Friday, September 21, 2012
Column HR76
“Amongst” the hopeful are many with “back class”
The Old Dart Coach was a big fan of Ricky Nelson who sang Traveling Man and Garden Party. If the ODC had a philosophy, which stretches credulity to the breaking point, he would borrow a few words from Garden Party.
Those …
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Howie Reed's Column
Sunday, September 1, 2012
Column 437
Jelle Klaasen and Larry the Lobster
When in 2011 New York Congressman Anthony Weiner was forced to resign after denying and denying and finally admitting that he sent an actual photograph of his last name to a multiple women, all of America – even those who didn’t receive the …
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Dartoid's Column
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Column HR75
“Jumping the Shark” and Touching the “Third Rail”
Regular readers of Dartiod’s World (for those who aren’t “regular” might I suggest a nice bran muffin each morning) may have been shocked when my colleague and editor published his latest effort. In show biz terms he “jumped the shark” by …
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Howie Reed's ColumnMonday, August 20, 2012
Column HR74
Sid Waddell – Darts Treasure
In almost every study conducted by the ITSMY Research Group Dinah Washington’s recording of “What a Difference a Day Makes” comes out on top. While the Washington tune speaks of love it could just as well be about sports or life or the recent …
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Howie Reed's Column
Monday, August 13, 2012
Column 436
RIP Sid Waddell
Players and fans alike have been tweeting their sympathies and favorite Sid memories. Wayne Rooney, Piers Morgan and John Prescott are amongst the thousands of people sending messages of condolence.
Borrowed from The Stars of Darts website, below are just a few…
Barry Hearn, PDC Chairman…
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Dartoid's Column
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Column 435
My Name is Ben
My name is Bentley and I remember the day I picked my Mom out of a lineup…
There had been a parade of smiling faces looking at me and my siblings, reaching into our play box and lifting us up for a closer look. Frankly, …
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Dartoid's Column
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Column HR73
Triple X-rated Olympics?
The Old Dart Coach was as excited as anyone had ever seen him. Well, okay, with the exception of those at Tim’s Bar Beer in Pattaya with whom he shares pints on occasion. Actually, any occasion in Pattaya will do “thank you.”
The ODC ran into …
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Howie Reed's Column
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Column HR72
A July 4th THANK YOU to the Brits
Been around long enough to have memories? Been around long enough to have actually done something? Then you’ll wax nostalgic when a holiday approaches. That’s the case with the Old Dart Coach as America gets ready to celebrate Independence Day. Whoops …
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Howie Reed's ColumnMonday, July 2, 2012
Column 434
Darts, Sex, and Elephants!
After almost two decades of publishing columns and books about darts it should come as no surprise that I am asked a lot of questions – but not about darts. Most often I am asked about women and elephants. I suppose this is because it’s …
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Dartoid's Column
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Column HR71
Conventional Wisdom Ain’t Always Spot On
The term “conventional wisdom” is used way too often to explain a particular point of view. Just as often as it’s “spot on” it’s an oxymoron. The term is credited to John Kenneth Galbraith in his 1958 book “The Affluent Society.” In truth …
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