Category Archives: sports

Kuwait Men’s World Open 2009 squash

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Ian

Last week the championships were held on Green Island with the world’s top squash players. Continue reading →

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Amazing Tennis Shot

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Ian

\ Such joy he shows after making the shot. And he says it is the greatest shot he has made in his life. And such despair in his opponent. Federer is the example for everyone of perfect footwork. There is … Continue reading →

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Soccer Day in Canada

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Ian

Soccer Day in Canada is soon on June 20. Soccer (or football if you are from outside of North America) is big in Canada. Many boys and girls of course play it. I played as a kid until my late … Continue reading →

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Palms Beach Club in Kuwait – Expensive

Posted on July 20, 2008 by Ian

  I saw this sign on the weekend while there having lunch at Le Pain Quotidien at The Palms. I wonder what a single male costs!!! And for a year a couple would be 1800 KD or approximately $6,800 US … Continue reading →

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How We’re Wrecking Our Feet With Every Step We Take — New York Magazine

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Ian

Interesting that our so called padded high-tech shoes are actually putting more force on our joints. How We’re Wrecking Our Feet With Every Step We Take — New York Magazine

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The Olympic torch’s shadowy past

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Ian

Those doubting the Olympics being such a great and honorable event. I had my thoughts recently about the torch relay’s nobility. And now this in the BBC on its origins. Sports is not fair anymore as you see here. Credit … Continue reading →

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2008 NBA All Star Dunk Contest

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Ian

For as long as it lasts on YouTube, a must watch! Wait there’s more! USA Today has published interesting galleries. Go here, then click on the Take the controls link on the left side of the page. Sports Illustrated has … Continue reading →

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