Here is a quote from this New York Times article:
Beauty is not the goal of competitive sports, but high-level sports are a prime venue for the expression of human beauty. The relation is roughly that of courage to war.
Beautiful writing altogether. Read for more, even if you are like me – not a tennis fan.
… is now officially over.
Congratulations to Spain! Regular bar sessions can now be resumed. Check the Big Picture blog for more images. You don’t necessarily have to like football to enjoy those.
Looking through the collection of World Cup photograph’s at Boston Big Picture, I had to pick these two. The first one made me think of how quickly things change, especially when context is given. Anyone looking at this picture a month ago wouldn’t think anything negative. It’s a pretty much classic shot of man, music and nature. However now, after all that vuvuzella noise, I’m sure there are plenty of people who would be disgusted by the view.
The second picture answers a question that is asked by many people of several generations. The question that asks what is there to enjoy about football and why would anyone even consider attending a match. This is not the only answer of course, but I think this is the easiest to understand. Yes, hot chicks are apparently a part of a stadium crowd.
These guys are absolutely amazing! They are discovering a new activity, which will hopefully pick up and make it into a new sport – liquid mountaineering. Just watch this YouTube video and more clips in the related videos.
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A co-worker let me know that there will be a rugby match between Cyprus and Azerbaijan teams this Saturday, March 6th, 2010. The game will take place in Pafos at Paphiako Stadium, which is opposite the McDonalds restaurant. The kick off is at 14:30. The entrance is free!
The weather forecast is warm and sunny with scattered clouds, which should make for a good day outside and easy photo opportunity.