Monthly Archives: October 2008

N.B. (updated)

Posted on 29 October 2008 by

[Culture11] I grew up in a tiny Indiana town, where, each political year, we bonded over a latent jealousy toward Ohio for its constant visits and stump speeches and attention; all we got were the commercials, since our TV channels … Continue reading →

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“LeBron James and the Beat Book”

Posted on 21 October 2008 by

[PopMatters] As these things often go, my new essay on the surprising number of books about LeBron James sat in PopMatters’ que for a long time. This means my discussion of David Foster Wallace now feels sad, weird, and even … Continue reading →

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Don’t you love it when two different cliches speak to each other?

Posted on 19 October 2008 by

Dustin Pedroia, second sacker for the Boston Red Sox, stands only 5’7 and weighs only 180 pounds. According to my calculations, Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps would need to eat at least four Pedroias per day to satisfy his legendary hunger.

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Vermont, Ice Cream, and Empire

Posted on 15 October 2008 by

[Culture11] Vermont’s top tourist attraction is the Ben & Jerry’s factory tour. Now, given the popularity of the tour and the product, why not expand the concept? That is, if each coast can support a Disney-themed park, why can’t we … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A People’s History of Sports 

Posted on 13 October 2008 by

[Bookslut] For my review of Dave Zirin’s new A People’s History of Sports in the United States, head over to Bookslut.

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