The Brain Leak
The Brain Leak
(Week of 6/30/08 - 7/6/08)
As displays of symbolic patriotism mark the skies and BBQ grills stoke the flames of tradition across the country during the venerable holiday weekend, the Leak firmly adheres to its original commitment of never taking a day off. In such spirit, it is with no regrets that I forgo the three-day weekend to [read more...]
Soccer Basher Mad Tea Party
Dear FIFA, U.S. Soccer Fan, MLS, and Euro 2008:
I know you want America to love you, but it's just not working out. You aren't trying hard enough to make this relationship blossom -- and I think you should seek counseling.
The British-sounding guy doing all the Euro 2008 commercials just isn't sexy to America. You can do better soccer nation. If [read more...]
Moss Antics a Mere Cultural Caper
American culture is often generalized unfavorably through the publicized acts of few. Individuals from Madonna to McCarthy have been inaccurate symbols of everything from our fashion sense to our ideals. As a country we are even unfairly ridiculed. This week, we hear of our "stinginess" internationally in the wake of the tsunami disasters. How anyone (even the New York Times [read more...]
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Website Poll
Poker sites for US players are somewhat hard to come by these days. Aside from the big ones, PokerStars and Full Tilt, mainly smaller, fairly unknown sites are available to Americans. It s a good idea to read a poker room review before you sign up with a site you don t know very much about.
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