Football. Calcio. Futball. Soccer. A sport so powerful and beloved by millions that it has been called “The Beautiful Game.” It inspires fans to passionate frenzy and is the world’s most followed sport. Yet with so many other sports dominating the US media, do Americans have room for soccer?
In a hurry and too broke to afford that cab? If you live in the DC area, become a member of SmartBike DC. A swipe of your membership card will get you on your way in a red, three-speed bike. The self-service bike-sharing program is just getting off the ground, offering 100 bicycles at ten locations citywide.
What does this mean for those of us who live outside our nation’s capital?
Ahh, Valentine’s Day, a chance for everyone to show their affection for the ones they love. Today, I’ve collated a Top 5 list of ways of showing your significant (or not so significant) other that you really care.
5. Roses. Sure if you’re into thorny red flowers which could send you back $20 a pop. Nice smelling and lovely to receive, if your sweetie neglected to give you some this year, you may be thinking roses really smell like poo poo poo. Nonetheless roses are a classic and a more preferred gift for Valentines. If you’re planning on giving some, well done. Read more…
New Year’s Resolutions. The phrase is synonymous with various terms such as ‘failure’, ‘disappointment’ and ‘self-loathing’. They are the false promises we make to ourselves each year, the start of our life make over, which often (always) end in disappointment. I don’t need that sixth cup of coffee. I will go to the gym three times a week. I will get a real job. I will learn to programme the VCR. No matter how big, or how small the resolution, there’s always that little bit of ourselves, a thing I like to call ‘humanity’ which prevents us from completing our arduous quest to self-enlightenment. It’s that little voice inside our heads whispering “One more piece, and then I’ll stop.” Will power (or lack thereof). We’re only human after all. Read more…
SparkLife is cutting back on gummy bears for a little while…
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