Korean Gamers

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

An Examination of Belief

...as opposed to beliefs.

KQED | Forum: Belief

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

New Jersey and Blogs, Perfect Together

In New Jersey, Blog Carnival Is WWWeird - New York Times

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.

Slashdot | Attack of the Corporate Weasel Words

Slashdot | Attack of the Corporate Weasel Words

And a comment from the originator of Action Item.

"Digital Devolution"

Why music in digital formats can suck: Wired 13.07: PLAY

It's not the format, but the whole processing chain.