A Possible World Cup AIDS Outbreak

There is a pretty fascinating article over at The Guardian about South Africa's attempt to legalize prostitution before next years World Cup. It is believed that about half of the countries sex worker are infected with HIV. If legalized the prostitutes would need to be registered and then screened for any STD's. With 2.2 million foreigners expected to come to Johannesburg for the games the risk of mass infections is a real one.

Around The World In 176 Days

British cyclist James Bowthorpe recently rode his bike across the globe and broke the world record in the process. Bowthorpe trekked over 18,000 miles without a support team on a trip that took him to twenty countries including France, Poland, Iran, India, Thailand, Australia and the United States. Averaging 103 miles per day Bowthorpe beat the old world record by 20 days. The purpose of the trip was to raise 1.8 million pounds for Parkinson research.

Soccer And The Human Condition

Kicking It is a film that follows six soccer players as they compete in the Homeless World Cup. Over forty teams from all across the globe meet in Johannesburg, South Africa for the ten day tournament. The film focuses on the struggles of the players who are trying to overcome extreme obstacles such as drug addiction and trying to survive in war torn countries. These are really touching stories about the forgotten people in our society who play for the pride of country who have pushed them under the rug. I think I would rather watch these guys play instead of over paid professional athletes any day. This years Homeless world cup took place in Milan and the Ukraine won the tournament.

Sheppard Fairey Pays Tribute To Jordan

The street artist created this piece based on a famous shot of Jordan on the same week the MJ will be inducted into the Basketball Hall Of Fame.

Not Michael Vick Fans

The new Eagles quarterback gets the welcome he deserves.