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Column #HR79 Disappointed “Phil”istines

Wednesday, November 7, 2012
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Disappointed “Phil”istines

Years ago, before the Old Dart Coach was declared persona non grata by the self-appointed Grand Poobahs of darts, he included in his baggage for his winter solace visit to London a box of Dutch Master cigars. They were a gift for a fellow named Smitty who …

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Column #HR77 A glimpse of stocking” ain’t so “shocking” anymore

Monday, October 8, 2012
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A glimpse of stocking” ain’t so “shocking” anymore

In olden days a glimpse of stocking
Was looked on as something shocking,
But now, God knows,
Anything goes.

Well isn’t that just the truth. Just the other night – as a celebratory gesture – the Old Dart Coach ventured to …

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Column #HR76 “Amongst” the hopeful are many with “back class”

Friday, September 21, 2012
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“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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Column #HR75 “Jumping the Shark” and Touching the “Third Rail”

Thursday, August 30, 2012
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“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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Column #HR72 A July 4th THANK YOU to the Brits

Tuesday, July 3, 2012
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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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Column #HR71 Conventional Wisdom Ain’t Always Spot On

Wednesday, June 20, 2012
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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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