Daily Archives: August 21, 2004

Taking nothing away from the incredible gymnasts, the medal bedecked amphibians and the Cuban boxers, the most incredible performance in these Olympic games so far is the campaign of the Iraqi soccer team. After qualifying first in their group, they … Continue reading →

  In addition to inventing Democracy, competitive sports and the gay bathhouse, the ancient Greeks had a nifty way of settling political disputes short of all-out war. Each side, or tribe, or city in the dispute would send out a … Continue reading →