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Monthly Archives: November 2006
JOURNALISTS AND SOURCE-GREASERS
JOURNALISTS AND SOURCE-GREASERS. I had not seen in discussions of journalistic ethics any acknowledgment of the conflict of interest inherent in the use of anonymous sources. It certainly does not seem to be a major worry for journalists. But the … Continue reading
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THE STARS AFFECT US IN THEIR BIRTHS
THE STARS AFFECT US IN THEIR BIRTHS. I began this blog with a remarkable article which pointed out that the radiation from the Big Bang still affects our radio reception. Now this study says that life on Earth has been … Continue reading
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UNFASHIONABLE VIEWS ON DRUG PRICES AND THE PUBLIC GOOD
UNFASHIONABLE VIEWS ON DRUG PRICES AND THE PUBLIC GOOD. My first postings have taken strong stands against corruption and political assassination. Now I reveal some unfashionable views. I am for personal reasons very much in favor of the traditional patent … Continue reading
CONTEMPT FOR THE BOURGEOIS
CONTEMPT FOR THE BOURGEOIS. When I was first retired, I asked a friend who had been retired—and therefore reading—for several years to recommend one book. He very enthusiastically said, “THE SPORTSWRITER. Read THE SPORTSWRITER.†I loved THE SPORTSWRITER. Richard Ford’s … Continue reading
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WHAT IS A DIPLOMATIC INCIDENT?
WHAT IS A DIPLOMATIC INCIDENT? An attempt at linking. Yesterday’s New York Times carried an article on the poisoning of the Russian dissident which contained the sentence: “All the while, diplomats scurried to prevent the case from becoming an international … Continue reading
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HOT STOVE LEAGUE–FREE AGENTS
HOT STOVE LEAGUE—FREE AGENTS. I should note that after I said yesterday that the Bulls were unusually unbalanced toward defense, they went out and lost to Philadelphia, 123 to 108. Well, Charles Barkley also thinks they’re unbalanced toward defense. The … Continue reading
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BASKETBALL–HOW IMPORTANT IS DEFENSE?
BASKETBALL—HOW IMPORTANT IS DEFENSE?. The Bulls are running an experiment this year which should provide data on what for me is one of the great questions in basketball. The question is: Why don’t basketball journalists and fans give equal weight … Continue reading
Posted in Basketball, Sports
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THANKSGIVING
THANKSGIVING. I had the good fortune to know retired General John Lawlor. Years ago, after a local Memorial Day celebration, celebrated on the village green, I asked him what book I should read to find out more about World War … Continue reading
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RESTAURANT CRITICS AND THEATER CRITICS
RESTAURANT CRITICS AND THEATER CRITICS. Yesterday, I quoted a theater critic criticizing LES MISERABLES because he got bored with the turntable that was changing the scenery. He also proudly announced that he had never gone to see the show in … Continue reading
THEATER CRITICS
THEATER CRITICS. One of my hobby horses is that theater critics, especially in New York, too often fail to allow for the imagination that a theater audience must use. Thus, John Simon always insisted that if the script said that … Continue reading