Author Archives: Janos Marton

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About Janos Marton

Janos Marton is a lawyer, advocate and writer.

Covers Tournament: Round of 128, Day 9 Results

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Janos Marton

Healthy, but not startling averages for today’s winners, all of whom averaged in the 6s.  Voter turn out was pretty weak, to say the least. Congrats to Metallica, who have not caught on in previous tournaments.  Their cover of “Turn … Continue reading →

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Covers Tournament: Round of 128, Day 9

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Janos Marton

Another eclectic mix as we move into the second half of the first round.   Listen to the songs here; vote by commenting below before 11pm EST, Friday. When Danno nominated Metallica’s “Turn the Page,” he lamented its certain defeat.  What … Continue reading →

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Covers Tournament: Round of 128, Day 5

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Janos Marton

It’s been a great first week at the Covers Tournament, but we’re still looking for those break-out songs that will pace the field for the next month. You can listen here, and vote by commenting below before 8pm…PST on Saturday. … Continue reading →

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My Occupy Wall Street Interview on the Alyona Show

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Janos Marton

Shameless plug, but here is a fun interview I did earlier today with the telegenic young host of the Alyona Show.   It was my first studio interview. I couldn’t see the interviewer- only heard her through an earpiece.  I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Covers Tournament: Day 2 Results

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Janos Marton

As Aiko pointed out, I jumped the gun by announcing the start of the Round of 128, when in fact we still had some play-ins left.   The post went up after I had spent the day at the #OccupyWallStreet protest.   … Continue reading →

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Covers Tournament: The Round of 128 Begins!

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Janos Marton

Feast your ears on some delightful match-ups.  Listen to all four match-ups here, and vote by commenting below before 8pm (EST), Monday. First, few can do as much with a cover as Johnny Cash.  The Man in Black could make … Continue reading →

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Thirty One Years Later

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Janos Marton

Before they released their first single, REM almost lost its name.  It turns out another new wave band was about to release its first single under the name REM, and the two bands duked it out in a “winner keeps … Continue reading →

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Paul Heintz, Appalachian Conquerer

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Janos Marton

A hearty shout out to friend of the site Paul Heintz, who successfully completed his adventures along the Appalachian Trail. Heintz started back in March and hiked more than 20 miles a day.  His smart phone was remarkably handy in … Continue reading →

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LBJ and Hurricane Betsy: 46 Years Later

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Janos Marton

I have always been an avid LBJ fan.  Aside from the Vietnam War, which I recognize is a huge ‘aside,’ he was probably the second greatest president of the 20th century after President FDR, the hero he fashioned his nickname … Continue reading →

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Morning in Alaska by Nathan Senge

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Janos Marton

(LivingtheDream.org welcomes Nathan Senge, submitting his first piece for the site.  Writers can send us their work at LTDdotorg@gmail.com) Morning in Alaska     Nathan Senge  They had been dropped off on the knife-edge and it was growing quiet. There … Continue reading →

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