First and foremost the U.S. beat Mexico in the first match of the final round of World Cup 2010 qualifying. Coach Bob Bradley's son Michael was the star of the game with two goals on our neighbors to the south. Here the usual suspects from ESPN's soccer coverage giving their two cents on last night's matchup.
Also here is an update on how things are going for the South African squad. They lost an international friendly 2-0 to visitors Chile. But more importantly than how their squad is fairing is the issues of readiness of this, one of Africa's most developed nations. With having to upgrade or build new on every stadium for the World Cup, South Africa has had far to come. Here is an overall update on their status.
I had this song stuck in my head, so now you can too! Here is Better Than Ezra making a comeback with their 2005 song "Juicy". Apparently the song got a boost when ABC's Desperate Housewives used it for their ads in '05. Since then Applebee's has used them in commercials as well. But my favorite fun fact about the song is that the NHL's Dallas Stars play it when Jussi Jokinen scores a goal. Here's the video without further delay, enjoy the song as these ladies (and one dude) boogie down just for your enjoyment.
Here is a patient suffering from Multiple Sclerosis who receives medical marijuana. He speaks of the benefits he receives when he uses his alternative medicine. You just may have heard of this patient, his name is Montel Williams and he is one of America's highest profile persons openly fighting for the legalization of medical marijuana. Enjoy this week's legal weed presentation:
This is, in my opinion the best movie ever made revolving around pot. Not only is it funny, well written, but it has some of the most celebrity appearances you can get in one movie. It stars Billy Bob Thornton, Hank Azaria, Ryan Phillipe, Kelly Lynch, John Lithgow, Jon Bon Jovi, Judge Reinhold, Ted Danson, and Jamie Lee Curtis. I've found the movie posted on YouTube in several parts. Here is the first part with links to the rest. Enjoy this week's weed culture presentation:
Here is the second goal in the 26th minute of the February 10th friendly between Brazil and Italy in London's Emirate Stadium. Watch both the effort to steal the ball back and then the unbelievable moves to finish if off. This simple video shows why the Brazilians are light-years ahead of the rest of the world when it comes to this graceful sport.
