In brief: East Asian Games 2009

Hong Kong recently played host to the East Asian Games. This competition is typically low-key; most participating countries usually only send their B-team or C-team to the event. This was also true for the Hong Kong’s event, with one exception; China sent their best athletes to the event. The country would have easily won the competition anyway, but China wanted to beat the dead horse so to speak. Well, their plan succeeded; but I don’t think victory is just as sweet.

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Most Interesting Sports

My article on two interesting sports: Real Tennis & Kyudo

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2437608/worlds_most_obscure_sports.html

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In Brief: Youthful Persistence

A 68-year old South Korean woman recently passed the written exam for a driver’s license after 949 failed attempts. After hearing this news story, I am pondering a move to South Korea. Here in America, you are likely to be given a free pass after about 10 tries. But I am too principled to accept such.
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In Brief: Pardon My Transgressions

Superstar golfer Tiger Woods recently released a statement in which he apologizes to fans and family for his past transgressions. Minutes after the statement was released, the term “transgression” became one of Google’s most searched terms. Two things we can learn from this incident: 1) Humans are curious creatures. 2) Bookworms are a near-extinct species.
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Happy Thanksgiving to all!

I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving and a fulfilling holiday season.

Simon