Brain drain, brain sucking ... whatever. Here is my take on this:
Right now you are better off in the US than abroad. Even with the terrible visa policies here in the US. (For your info, I'm Canadian.)
Anyway ... all I know is that there are many non-Americans around our department and this week the #1 topic of discussion is the upcoming World Cup. In the Longwood Medical Area (Harvard Medical School, Boston) there will be at least two spots that plan to show almost every game (contact me if you would like to know where the viewing areas are located). In addition, the games will be shown at two local pubs - I have no clue how any of us will get any work done over the next month.
In that spirit here's a little something to help you get into the mood. One of the great ones ...
Here's his goal against England in '86. Sweet.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7951077501987240844&q=Maradona
He IS a great one. But only if you like cheaters. Was that before or after the hand of god?
Soccer (or football) isn't really popular in Canada ? I'm not really into it, but it's a good reason to procrastinate around few beers. Cheers World Cup !
Much better in Spanish:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=GcSDOhQstjI&search=Maradona%201986
Someone ought to tell Diego to tie his shoes. He's liable to trip and break his neck!
Go Czech Republic! Pavel Nedved for President. I mean, go USA, Beasely for President!
OK Bil,
Two bets:
1) Italy beats Czech Republic (I think we've already agreed on this bet, but just in case)
2) Italy beats US
Winner buys the loser a beer.
(for your sake, I hope the Italian team didn't fix these games)
Wait, I didn't agree on anything of the sort. Italy won't make it through. They will lose to both the US and CR and then draw with Ghana. Pathetic really. I was in Italy two weeks ago brazenly wearing both US and CR kit. Didn't get a rise out of anyone. The best I got was a sad sigh at the state of Futbol Italia. I'll take your beer; however, I feel that if both win you have to get me drunk!
BTW, Sarsaparilla doesn't count!
Maradona is a cute adorable man.
Vive Espana!
You can get my wife sarsaparilla. I'll take your beer!
BTM, no way man! Italy is going to make it far this year, I'm telling you. Noticed how everybody's quiet about them this year? Well, you'll see how they'll pounce.
Links to some good soccer/futbol/football clips on Google.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6247272780250291395
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8159967716038321476