Korea = Gamer Nation? Koreans take their games seriously. Mainly Starcraft, I've been told. And what enables it? Twentish bucks a month for broadband? A "wired culture?
Why not here, in the US? An article in Foreign Affairs tries to explain.
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Choosing Athletic Shoes
I need to start running again, but I'm getting shin splints and sometimes my arches hurt. Maybe I should find running shoes that feel like soccer cleats? Or try the Nike Free?
The How To's of Choosing Athletic Shoes
New Wired Article: Nike Makes Barefoot Breakthrough
The How To's of Choosing Athletic Shoes
New Wired Article: Nike Makes Barefoot Breakthrough
Friday, July 22, 2005
Bringing Starbucks to the Home of Coffee
Ethiopia (along with Yemen) is generally accepted at the birthplace of coffee. The circle starts in Africa, through the Middle East, eventually to Italy and making a last stop in Seattle before returning to Africa.
Along With That Caffeine Rush, a Taste of Seattle - New York Times
Along With That Caffeine Rush, a Taste of Seattle - New York Times
Thursday, July 21, 2005
Hideous Soccer Kits
ESPNSoccernet.com: ExtraTime: 10 of the worst...football kits. Too bad the article author isn't familiar with US Soccer.
Here are some ugly MLS kits.
Here are some ugly MLS kits.
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
NY Times On Beer
Summer days and beer: Ale or Lager? Am I a beer snob? Probably.
Crisp, Complex and Refreshing - New York Times
Finding Gold in a Glass of Pilsner - New York Times
Crisp, Complex and Refreshing - New York Times
Finding Gold in a Glass of Pilsner - New York Times
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
A Galaxy vs. Galaticos
The other most popular sports team in the world comes to play.
Stargazing in Los Angeles
Discount Guide: Real Madrid
Edit: Match Report
Stargazing in Los Angeles
Discount Guide: Real Madrid
Edit: Match Report
Friday, July 15, 2005
Gothamist: Drink Up: Gothamist Revisits The Idea of Sangria
On a hot and lazy summer day, not much beats a glass of sangria. All I need now is to find my tools.
Gothamist: Drink Up: Gothamist Revisits The Idea of Sangria
Gothamist: Drink Up: Gothamist Revisits The Idea of Sangria
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Monday, July 11, 2005
American Bikes Conquer the Tour de France
I just found the following article interesting, since it touches upon globalization and technology.
For American Bikes, a Takeover de France and All of Europe - New York Times
And it's not just the Americans (Trek, Cannondale, Specialized): see Giant.
For American Bikes, a Takeover de France and All of Europe - New York Times
And it's not just the Americans (Trek, Cannondale, Specialized): see Giant.
"Digital Devolution"
Why music in digital formats can suck: Wired 13.07: PLAY
It's not the format, but the whole processing chain.
It's not the format, but the whole processing chain.
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