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About Janos Marton

Janos Marton is a lawyer, advocate and writer.

Opening Tracks and Radio Songs: Day 6

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Janos Marton

  For our next set of matches, votes are due by Monday, March 4 at 11:00 PM EST. Playlist is here, full rules and philosophy here, and the tournament bracket is here. Results from Day 5 forthcoming. See you in the comments! Best Track One, … Continue reading →

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Opening Tracks and Radio Songs: Day 5

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Janos Marton

Today’s playlist is just fantastic.  Arcade Fire vs. Pixies is going to be like choosing between the children I don’t have, Rumours vs. Blue Album is an epic generational battle, and  music tournament legends Queen and Van Morrison make their … Continue reading →

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Greatest Radio Song / Greatest Opening Track Tourney: Day 2

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Janos Marton

The Greatest Radio Song/Greatest Opening Track Tourney got off to a great start, with four convincing wins. Black Dog (Led Zeppelin) def. Boy in the Bubble (Paul Simon), 85-76. Where the Streets Have No Name (U2) def.  Lust for Life … Continue reading →

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Greatest Radio Song / Greatest Opening Track Tourney Underway!

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Janos Marton

The time has come, the time has come today.  We’ve put together 32 songs about the radio and 32 of the finest opening tracks of all time, and now we need you to pick a winner. Click here to soak … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Koch” (+)

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Janos Marton

Janos Marton Movie Review: “Koch” (+) February 2, 2013 “Koch” tells the story of Ed Koch’s rise and fall, alternating between scenes from his mayoralty (1977-1989) and interviews taken with Neil Barsky over the last few years. I had always … Continue reading →

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Ed Koch: A New Yorker

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Janos Marton

Ed Koch had a love for New York City and a lust for life. He was brutally honest, not afraid to be wrong, and as colorful as a spokesman for New York should be. We should all hope to have … Continue reading →

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New Years Weekend Personal Tournament

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Janos Marton

We wish a very happy 2013 to Living the Dream readers.  This past fall has been a tumultuous period for me, but I look forward to posting frequently in the new year.  I’ll end this year by sharing the results … Continue reading →

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E.B. White on the Meaning of Democracy

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Janos Marton

A few days ago NPR read an E.B. White’s letter on the meaning of democracy, and it was one of the most beautiful things I had ever heard.  White’s Here Is New York is one of my favorite essays, and … Continue reading →

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“Man on Fire” Crowned Champion! Thanks, and farewell.

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Janos Marton

With the votes counted shortly after 8pm (EST), it didn’t take us long here at livingthedream.org to crown “Man on Fire” (Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes) the winner of the Second Annual Peoples’ Choice Tournament, as it beat “Just … Continue reading →

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HST on Election Season

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Janos Marton

LAST TRAIN FROM CAMELOT October is the cruelest month of any election year, but by then the pain is so great that even the strong are like jelly and time has lost all meaning for anybody still involved in a … Continue reading →

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