Dave Eggers explains why Americans are not that into soccer
June 12, 2006In the elementary school years, he says, every American child is a soccer player. After that, they move in the general direction of sports considered to be more ‘American’.
hurricane watch: Alberto more dangerous
Before it hits land tomorrow, Alberto may well become the first hurricane of the 2006 season. Parts of Florida expect storm surges of up to 10 ft.
8-year old develops repetitive stress injury
Since getting her own cell when she was six, the child has been sending up to 30 text messages each day.
the chihuahua as a weapon
A mightily disgruntled woman, upset that her new puppy died, used the unfortunate animal as a cudgel against the dog breeder who sold it to her.
No serious injuries were sustained in the fight, and there are no publicly available pictures or videos of the altercation.
In this time of ever-present cameras, there is just no excuse.
