I’m of two minds (at least) on the Balogun mess. You? #WorldCup
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Cabo Verde pronunciation in Portuguese. Is it “KAH-boo VEHR-duh” or “KAH-boo VEHR-jee”? I think Brazilian Portuguese would be the latter “-jee” version (at least in the NE where I visited some 20 years ago).
Unless we get our fear and greed under control, I don’t think we’ve got another 250 years in us. 🇺🇸
I think Sidny Lopes Cabral’s goal for Cape Verde vs Argentina, to tie it back up in the 103rd minute, was one of the top five most memorable goals I’ve ever seen. Right up there with van Persie’s “Flying Dutchman.” What say you?
What is the main goal/purpose of the offsides rule in soccer? Does VAR help or hinder that purpose?
What a terrible VAR red card. Boo. 👎👎👎
It’s far too hot and humid out. 🥵
If you could put a short phrase/question on a bracelet (or somewhere else you’d regularly see it), in order to help you make better decisions, big or small, to improve your life, what would it say?
COROS should add Rucking (walking with a weighted pack) as a supported activity mode, complete with logging how much weight you’re carrying.
Software engineers/devs: Has AI made your job more enjoyable? Or less?
Woof. Some of these FOX commercials, man. #WorldCup
Messi still has the magic!
What is something you care about more than most people realize?