Almanag Day Note and Watergate Milestone
Almanac entry for 2011 notes the 168th day and 90th day of spring. It recalls the 1963 Supreme Court ruling on school prayer and the 1972 Watergate arrest of five in the DNC break-in. Mentions birthdays of notable figures and quotes Newt Gingrich. The moon phase is described between full moon and last quarter.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Democratic National Committee
Watergate Complex
Washington, D.C
John Wesley
Igor Stravinsky
M.C. Escher
Ralph Bellamy
Newt Gingrich
U.S
Barry Manilow
Edwards Scandal Highlights Moral Gap in 2008 Bid
Dick Polman analyzes the John Edwards case noting the indictment details a cover up to protect his presidential run. The donor money and private gifts funded events to hide his affair while Edwards touted character and integrity.
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Anthony Weiner
John Edwards
Justice Department
Edwards
Elizabeth
Feds
Philadelphia
Barack Obama
Hillary Clinton
Rachel “Bunny” Mellon
Rielle Hunter
Santa Barbara
Bunny
Hunter
National Enquirer
Andrew Young
Young
Mellon
Fred Baron
Joe
LeBron James and the new era of fragile idols
Alexandra Petri argues that LeBron James embodies modern hubris in sports culture. The piece contrasts heroes who model virtue with stars treated as shoe brands and social media icons. It notes the fall from idol to topic of ridicule after Game 6 and critiques society’s appetite for larger than life athletes.
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LeBron James
Dallas Mavericks
Dirk Nowitzki
James
Darth Vader
King James
Greece
Pic
Oscar Wilde
Tiger Woods
Samsons
Rooting against teams a staple in Ohio sports fans
DL Stewart notes Cleveland fans derive joy from opponents’ failures, citing LeBron James and the Miami Heat as symbols of vanished championships. He argues schadenfreude fuels local pride despite years without major titles, reflecting on Cleveland’s sports history and fan temperament.
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Ohio
Cleveland
Dallas Mavericks
Miami Heat
Texas
Lake Erie
LeBron James
LeBron
Akron
Indians
New York Yankees
Cleveland Stadium
Baltimore Ravens
Browns
Baltimore Colts
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Garry Trudeau
Luke
Almanag
Thomas Hayden Church
Greg Kinnear
Venus Williams
God We
Dick Polman
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Dpolman
Phillynews.com
Dickpolman
Kesha
FBI
Neke LeeWaAy
Clay-Foot Brigade
Alexandra Petri
Washingtonpost.com
DL Stewart
D.L. Stewart
Dayton Daily News
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