Spain beats Germany 1-0 and will meet the Netherlands
It just happened, and even if you don’t watch soccer (or football), you need to know this likely dinner topic: in World Cup semifinal action, Spain beat Germany 1-0 and will be playing the Netherlands for in the World Cup final on Sunday. A late header (71 minutes) by Puyol gave Spain the only goal [...]
Pamplona’s bulls like Tipper this year: no “Gore” so far
The famous bull run began in Pamplona, Spain this morning, and for the first go ’round, you’ll be happy to know that no one was gored. Here are a few notes you might not know about the running of the bulls, and you can mention them when you see some idiot brave soul willingly putting [...]
Netherlands beats Uruguay 3-2, and now for a geography lesson
The World Cup is in its final week and the Netherlands advanced to the World Cup final, defeating Uruguay 3-2 today. The Netherlands will meet the winner of Germany and Spain, but before you sound your vuvuzela off about your World Cup knowledge, you might want to learn where the countries are located. The Netherlands is [...]
Broadband is a legal right in Finland
July 1 is a big day for the citizens of Finland. It is the day that all Finns have a right to a broadband internet connection. The law, first passed in October 2009, stipulates that every citizen gets a 1Mbps (megabit per second) internet connection. By 2015, Finland plans to guarantee a 100Mbps internet connection [...]
Pigs, Bricks, and Spiders (or PIIGS, BRIC, & SPDR)
America is not the only country suffering through a financial crisis, and this time around, Greece is making headlines. Due to soaring debt and fear of government default in Greece, the European Union is meeting in Brussels to discuss potential solutions. As you read about Europe’s problems, you are likely to stumble upon the acronym [...]
