The times they are still a changin’. Today, the Nobel prize for literature has been awarded to American singer – songwriter Bob Dylan. The 75 year-old music… Read more “DYLAN AWARDED NOBEL PRIZE”
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NO LONGER SIMPLY A MAN’S WORLD
“This is a man’s world,” James Brown sang as sweat poured down his face and his voice cut with a plaintive soul that only he and maybe… Read more “NO LONGER SIMPLY A MAN’S WORLD”
OLYMPICS: OUR COMMON BOND
The divisions in this world are profound and long standing. And the hope to surmount them, whether through politics or force of arms, is quixotic at best… Read more “OLYMPICS: OUR COMMON BOND”
RUSSIANS BARRED FROM RIO
Holy Cow, they did it! The IAAF voted unanimously today to bar the Russian track and field team from the Rio Olympics. It’s an extraordinary move, for… Read more “RUSSIANS BARRED FROM RIO”
RUNNING WITH FIDO
People love to run with their dogs. And why not? Cats just look at you like you’re out of your mind. But dogs are like having a… Read more “RUNNING WITH FIDO”
DRAFT McCHEESE!
With the political primary season coming down to the wire in Ohio and Florida on March 15th, and the Republican establishment going bat-sh*t crazy (as Lindsey Graham… Read more “DRAFT McCHEESE!”
THEORY OF PERVERSE INCENTIVES IN RUNNING
When applied to American politics the theory of Perverse Incentives shows how gerrymandering congressional districts has led to gridlock rather than problem-solving – ostensibly the purpose of… Read more “THEORY OF PERVERSE INCENTIVES IN RUNNING”
THE NEED FOR WHITE HATS V. BLACK HATS
Last night’s Standard Charter Dubai Marathon showed in microcosm all the strengths as well as all the weaknesses confronting foot racing as public spectacle. From a purely… Read more “THE NEED FOR WHITE HATS V. BLACK HATS”
ELLIPTICAL THOUGHTS
Ever find yourself standing around somewhere – maybe Costco or Target – and realize you’re doing some made up yoga pose in the middle of the aisle? … Read more “ELLIPTICAL THOUGHTS”
TENNIS ENTERS THE DARKNESS
Forget it, it’s all the same. As John Manyama, manager of 1989 New York City Marathon champion Juma Ikangaa lamented after visiting a big time Manhattan disco… Read more “TENNIS ENTERS THE DARKNESS”
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