Kiva.org

If you believe that capitalism is the big bad bogey man then this next bit isn’t for you, because this is a story about everyday people become micro lenders–essentially international financiers–to the third world. Do much research at all on US...

Greg Ryan out as US Women’s soccer coach

The statement from U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati announcing the departure of US Women’s soccer coach Greg Ryan: There are many factors considered in this analysis, and it certainly isn’t just about one loss or one particular coaching decision....

Hope Solo hopes

In the midst of the recent Women’s World Cup, US Coach Greg Ryan made the sorry choice of going with 36 year-old backup keeper Briana Scurry in place of starter Hope Solo. Solo was a on a hot streak, not having given up a goal in some 300 minutes. Scurry let in...

Right brain v. Left brain

A test. Apparently, I’m muddled somewhere in the middle because I can spin that silhouette either direction almost at will. Took a little practice, though. (I did it by using my peripheral vision if that helps.) I’m not sure that this means anything, the...