Entries Tagged as 'Dubya'

yes, more Penn State stuff…

April 27th, 2009 · No Comments

Penn State is apparently going to be sanctioned by the Rose Bowl for failing to meet contracual agreements regarding media obligations.
From a statement issued by the bowl:
There were two non-compliance matters.  One involved the failure to conduct a pre-game interview with the Game Broadcaster, as required by contract.  The other involved the failure to open […]

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Tags: Dubya · writers · Grandaddy of em all · Rose Bowl · Joe Pa · sportswriting · Penn State · media · dumbness · college football · football

Ben, the kid

May 28th, 2008 · No Comments

This column ran in the Sunday News Living Section March 30. It is posted here in honor of my kid’s high-school graduation.
I’d like you to meet my son.
That’s him over there, all feet and legs and contrarian hair, with the Jimi Hendrix T-shirt and the floor-sweeping pants.
Something of a free spirit, this […]

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Tags: Ben · academia · Dubya · politics

Dr. President and Mr. Dubya

March 10th, 2008 · No Comments

In a doctor’s waiting room today I read a piece in Time magazine praising the President for his work in African aid by rocker/activist Bob Geldof of Live Aid fame. The praise is much deserved. It’s by far the best thing Bush has done, and represents his best (only?) chance to positively impact history. He has […]

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Tags: Dubya · politics