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Happy Armistice Day, Remembrance Day, Veterans Day!
On the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, in the eleventh month… In 1918, the armistice ending World War I signed at Compiègne, France went into effect ceasing fire on the Western Front. Eight months later, on June 28, 1919, … Continue reading
Filed under Informative, On A Serious Note
Apolo Ohno on Soccer Talk Live. True Story.
On Monday nights the Fox Soccer Channel features Soccer Talk Live, hosted by Kyle Martino a former MLS and national team player. Martino sits at a weird box desk in a faux locker room set hung with various team kits. … Continue reading
Filed under Commenting, Television, [Obscure] Winter Sports
USA-Poland Soccer: Home Turf or Enemy Territory?
As you may have intuited by now, I was fourth row center at the USA- Poland FIFA international friendly last Saturday night (10.9.10). My social media activities have revolved around the event for the past few days. I had never … Continue reading
Filed under Adventures, Commenting, Out & About, Sports of All Seasons
US Men’s Soccer National Team vs. Poland Picture Gallery
A myriad of photos from the USA – Poland international friendly played in Chicago at Soldier Field on October 9, 2010 are now up. Isn’t it exciting? I was excited. Pictures of both teams from pre to post game, particulars … Continue reading
Filed under Out & About, Photo Gallery Links
Banning Vuvuzelas
Yeah, so I was not allowed to bring my vuvuzela to the USA-Poland friendly last night. Way to go Soldier Field. True, they are annoying; sitting in a pit of vuvuzelas would make my head explode. But if I can’t … Continue reading
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Hiatus
Ok, so I took myself a little (a lot) hiatus, but if Tina Fey gets one, shouldn’t I? I mean, my life is super busy too. Possibly I should have mentioned that I’d be taking a break to make a … Continue reading
Filed under Dear Life
Azzurri, “Too Little, Too Late”
“It’s the end for Italy, tears of utter despair.” Johanna: I am mourning for Italy Kim: And France? Johanna: France deserved what they got. Kim: Do your tears taste like pasta? Johanna: Salty, bitter pasta. That pretty much sums it … Continue reading
Filed under Commenting, Really., Summer Sports
Au Revoir aux Bleus: France 1-2 South Africa
The cosmos and the Bafana Bafana delivered a victory for South Africa. I didn’t get to watch the game. This is not because I have a job, but because I have an internship and even though they’re not paying, it … Continue reading
Filed under Commenting, Summer Sports
Waterloo References Never Get Old: The French Embarrassment
“France should just go home, OK? Fly in the Irish…” So says Alexi Lalas in the ESPN wrap-up session after today’s World Cup games. Oh haven’t you heard? Not only has France performed abysmally in their first two group games, … Continue reading
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United States of FIFA [12] Commercial with… Seth Meyers
This aired after the ‘Weekend Update’ segment of last weekend’s Saturday Night Live premiere. I had to stop fast-forwarding, rewind and watch again. Also Steve Nash and apparently Hope Solo. But I am far more entertained by Seth Meyers. Obviously. … Continue reading →
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