Author Archives: Janos Marton

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About Janos Marton

Janos Marton is a lawyer, advocate and writer.

Daily Nos: August 16, 2012

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Janos Marton

Two more Disposable Heroes videos are ready for viewing.  In our third concert video you can watch the Heroes perform “Come On Bessy Give” and “Santeria”.  In our fourth video some special guests join us for “Sex All The Time”, followed by … Continue reading →

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Daily Nos: August 15, 2012

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Janos Marton

The Disposable Heroes took New York City by storm on July 19th, playing an epic 2.5 hour set at Trash Bar.   Our first two clips of the show are ready for prime time (ie, youtube).   The first clip … Continue reading →

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Daily Nos: August 14, 2012

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Janos Marton

I’m not a big sci-fi guy, but I have been in a post-apocalyptic mood lately, and the premise of Battlestar Galactica intrigued me.  Humanity is on the run from an angry AI entity called the Cylons, and a seriously flawed group … Continue reading →

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The Daily Nos: August 13, 2012

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Janos Marton

Five observations to start the week: Went to the Big Strick Classic on Saturday at City College.  The Big Strick is an annual tournament showcasing some of the best high school basketball players in the country.  Team NYC, represented by … Continue reading →

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Great American Crossroads Party

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Janos Marton

After some delay, here are some photos from my 30th birthday at Trash Bar in Williamsburg. The night was a celebration of music and partying.  Dylan Chandler Hume opened the show with a solo performance, followed by some grunge rock … Continue reading →

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Janos reaches Mars

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Janos Marton

The internet was all abuzz this morning when the rover, Curiosity, touched down on Mars.  Curiosity carries a microchip holding the names of many humans hoping to be the first to reach the red planet, including yours truly!  Check out … Continue reading →

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One century ago today, former President Teddy Roosevelt accepted the presidential nomination of the Progressive Party, popularly known as the “Bull Moose Party.”  His electrifying acceptance speech defined the great moral issues of his time, some of which would be … Continue reading →

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Marathon Day 5 Photos

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Janos Marton

Marathon Day 5 went down about a month ago, and it was a wild success.  We had a record number of participants and a record number of finishers (17!).  We were joined for most of the day by a couple … Continue reading →

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Must Be The Money: Bill’s Backers

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Janos Marton

Check out part one, part two and part three of this series. The 2013 Mayoral Democratic Primary is shaping up much like the 2009 Public Advocate race, and that’s a good thing for Bill de Blasio.   In 2009, those of us following … Continue reading →

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Must Be The Money: The Speaker’s Still Waiting At The Altar

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Janos Marton

Check out part one and part two of this series. Ever since she shepherded legislation permitting Mayor Bloomberg a third term  through the City Council, Speaker Christine Quinn has struggled to shed her image as a Bloomberg deputy among the … Continue reading →

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