July 2008
5 posts
Breaking News: Presidential Fitness Test scandal
Taking a cue from the Abu Graib detainees, overweight children around the country have filed suit against George W. Bush, claiming the “Presidential Fitness Test” tantamount to torture.
One of the plaintiffs, known only as Charles, agreed to speak to our Amanda Congdon, who is heading the investigative report.
When asked what his most painful experience was, Charles, age 11, took a...
Spain.
Ah, yes. The glorious nation of Espana is victorious (I don’t know how to tilde on an American keyboard.)
The great victory over Germany finally cements the “perennial underachievers” as a force to be reckoned with. Hopefully this will bring La Liga some much deserved respect.
June 2008
12 posts
Awe-inspiring Antarctica - CNN.com →
Some people that know me know that the “set foot on all seven continents” happens to be one of my goals as well, so for anyone that feels the same way, check out this article by Chris Bach from CNN, detailing a route to the most difficult part.
ESPNsoccernet - Bilic welcomes intensity of... →
As my Grandmother on my mother’s side is Croatian I must support the great nation of Croatia who not only destroyed Group B in the qualifying rounds, but should have advanced further in World Cup 2006 were it not for an Australian handball in the box that went unnoticed. More posts will follow.
GOYARD →
I bought Lupe Fiasco’s “The Cool” recently and it’s been glued to my ear drums ever since. I love hip hop and Lupe’s second album is the perfect blend of style and politics. The content is fun and “poppy” like on the track Gold Watch (where I heard about Goyard) as well as socially conscious with such tracks as Little Weapon.
David Villa, scorer of 3 goals against Russia,... →
Those of you that know me know that I have a great affinity for Spain. I’ve participated in several exchange programs and have made some great friendships, especially in Mataro. Anyway, after I watched the glorious destruction of Russia by Spain, I read an article about how David Villa broke his finger…in a very silly manner. Oh Euro 2008.
“Eternal nothingness is fine, if you happen to be dressed for it.”
– Woody Allen
California
everyone loves the sun. it seems to serve its purpose.