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Soccer in America

June 24, 2009

What a momentous day for soccer in America.  Earlier today in the semifinals of the FIFA Confederations Cup, the U.S. men’s national team beat Spain (the top-ranked team in the world) 2-0, a remarkable result that’s sending shockwaves across the globe.  Already being dubbed the “Miracle on Grass,” this win is arguably the biggest in [...]

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Examining ‘Whale Wars’

June 16, 2009

Are they ecological warriors or disruptive criminals? That’s the question many are asking themselves of the activists on Animal Planet’s hit show Whale Wars.  Just entering its second season, this reality show documents the high-seas adventures of members of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in their zealous quest to find and stop Japanese whalers.  Any means necessary [...]