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I wrote this for the fine folks at Cdigix, a company that digitally distributes music to college kids.
The Top 5 Contenders in the NBA Playoffs As Explained Through the Medium of Popular Music
1) San Antonio Spurs- The U2 of the NBA. Formulaic and methodical with their success. Dynasties. Seeing Bono lift another Grammy is about [...]

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Posted on Craigslist yesterday…
WANTED Wizards vs. Bucks - $1
Does anybody have an extra ticket for tonight’s must-win game? A free one would be greatly appreciated, but I can hook you up with $20 and a super-sweet high-five (negotiable). I’d love to have the opportunity to cheer on the Wizards, and sarcastically yell “nice shot” at [...]

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I spent the weekend in Memphis.
My grandpa and I decided to buy my grandma a manual typewriter, since she’s decided computers just aren’t her thing. Grandaddy and I found her a beautiful Olivetti typewriter on eBay (it’s a surprise, so don’t tell her if you see her in the next few days). I’m hoping [...]

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Marcel Marceau and Mark Originally uploaded by themarkpike.
I spent most of my weekend in NYC curled up underneath blankets, fighting a fever, chugging Gatorade, and watching the Yankees lose ballgames on the YES Network. It wasn’t the best weekend. I have a real talent for coordinating my vacation and sick days [...]

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The thrilling finale of the sports debate has been posted on CampusProgress.org
Check it out here!

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DC Drumline Originally uploaded by themarkpike.
A marching band at halftime of the soccer games at this weekend’s Cherry Blossom soccer tourney was the most awesome thing I’ve ever seen in the shadow of our national monuments. They played the Olé song and Ludacris and the Roots. Wow.

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