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South Africa 2010

// June 16th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // soccer

Most people know but South Africa is hosting the 2010 World Cup but there is a lot of talk about the country not going to be able to handle the largest sporting event in the world. Check out these two articles. One from Newsweek and one from ESPN SoccerNet.

Newsweek blurb:
South Africans were confronted this week with the reality of hosting one of the greatest shows on earth. The first game of the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament will get under way in just one year’s time at Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium. It will be a pivotal moment for this country and the continent—THE first ever World Cup held on African soil. But will the country be ready…
Full Article Here

ESPN blurb:
Exactly one year from today, the eyes of the soccer world will be on Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, as the host nation kicks off the 2010 World Cup. AP Construction continues on Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, which will host the 2010 World Cup opener and final. The momentous day will culminate a process for the Rainbow Nation that, according to Local Organizing Committee CEO Danny Jordaan, began in 1994 when the U.S. showed that a nontraditional soccer power could host the World Cup. As South Africa started to plan for a bid, it began to demonstrate…
Full Article Here

Update: Current Location Plugin

// June 11th, 2009 // No Comments » // technology

My plugin that I’m currently working on is almost done. It’s about 85% done. Once I finish the code, I will go through a QA process to ensure everything works correctly. So it’s pretty simple to use and work with. Just the way I like it! Check back soon for the download!

pretty funny webcomics

// June 10th, 2009 // No Comments » // Random

Link Here.
MY favorite is #1 and #3. #17 is pretty good since I work in the email marketing side. What is your favorite?