Author Archives: Janos Marton

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About Janos Marton

Janos Marton is a lawyer, advocate and writer.

Round of 64: Division K and L Semi-Final Results

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Janos Marton

No drama here, though plenty on Wall Street.   Actually, part of the reasons we had so many blow-outs in Divisions K and L is that three of the winners posted very high averages, with Landslide leading the way with an … Continue reading →

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Round of 64: Division K and L Semi-Finals

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Janos Marton

Unlike some of our other divisions, L and K enter the Round of 64 without runaway favorites. The most dramatic story in Division K is “Landslide”, the only song in this tournament not nominated by one of us “People.”  It … Continue reading →

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Round of 64: Division G/H Semi-Final Results

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Janos Marton

Folks, this will have to be a  short post, because I’m under the gun at work until I leave to watch Planet of the Apes. Opening night, what!?  Seriously, I’ve always loved this concept, both the original movie and the … Continue reading →

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Round of 64: Division G & H Semi-Finals

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Janos Marton

I don’t know about you, but I’m loving the Round of 64.  The level of play has improved considerably, setting the stage for a lot of fun, close match-ups.  Rare has been the Danno Hammer. The good times continue with … Continue reading →

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Stafford Subsidy Eliminated- President and Congress Slam Living the Dream

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Janos Marton

The new debt ceiling bill is unpalatable to many, but a provision that snuck in without much fanfare is killer to graduate students all over the country. Beginning in July of 2012, Stafford loans will begin accruing interest while students … Continue reading →

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Podcast with Martin Ford

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Janos Marton

Automation is coming fast.  Are our political and economic institutions prepared for the upheaval it will bring?  For Living the Dream Podcast guest Martin Ford, the answer is a resounding “no.”   Martin’s 2009 book, The Lights in the Tunnel, is … Continue reading →

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The Peoples’ Choices

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Janos Marton

Two rounds into the Peoples’ Choice Tournament, it’s time to see whose choices are rocking it.

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Podcast: An Idiot’s Guide to Your Teeth with Dr. Sippy and Dr. Dana

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Janos Marton

Let’s be real- you probably don’t know very much about your teeth.  We get trained from a young age to brush twice a day and floss, and hopefully most of you do. However,  access to dental care in many young … Continue reading →

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Second Round Awards!!

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Janos Marton

After two intense rounds of music, it’s time to take a step back and thank you, the voters, for making all of this possible. Traditionally, we take time between the big rounds to recognize voters for their unique voting styles. … Continue reading →

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Round of 128: Division O Results

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Janos Marton

As the Round of 128 winds down, now’s a good time to check in on a couple contenders and pretenders from the Division O, where all four top seeds advanced to the Round of 64. #1 Romeo and Juliette (Dire … Continue reading →

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