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A Man Utd assistant has been derisively referred to as “Ted Lasso.” What’s wrong with that? We could use it.
- PoliticsThe Coin Blog
Why Isn’t There a Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Coin?
by Victor Liby Victor LiWhy doesn’t Martin Luther King, Jr., have a U.S. Mint-issued coin honoring his life and commemorating his legacy?
- Career KillersMusicPittsburghReviewsSports
Career Killers: The Super Bowl Halftime Show
by Victor Liby Victor LiThe Super Bowl Halftime Show is a massive platform. So when things go bad, they can end careers.
Spoiler alert: Coins from Taiwan often have either Chiang Kai-shek’s or Sun Yat-sen’s faces on them.
- HumorMusicReviews
Not-So-Wonderful Tonight: A Review of Eric Clapton’s COVID Singles
by Victor Liby Victor LiEric Clapton’s re-invention as a COVID-skeptic and anti-vaxxer has spilled into his music.