Monthly Archives: October 2010

Junito: Tricks, Treats, Costumes & Culture

Over a decade ago, Samuel Huntington wrote that the conflict between Western civilization and Islam would reach a loggerheads. Inevitably, only one would prevail. Behind this thesis, Huntington assumed both a static and monolithic culture concept and a black/white winner-take-all … Continue reading

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Madrid v. Hercules: Thru A Looking Glass

Madrid has started off well under Mourinho, but the even the Speical One can turn a goalfest into boredom. The last few matches have had the suspense and drama of an episode of Sesame Street. The plot got more redundant … Continue reading

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The Greatest Soccer Headlines Never Blogged

The soccersphere has become a very introspective place. Blogs, media, money, turnover. These topics rule the day. On the one hand, the battle for attrition has left us sans redranter, with a burned out Tom Dunmore, and sent OzCitySoccer into … Continue reading

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Paul "El Pulpo" – The Oracle's Obituary

On the 25th of October, Paul, our beloved cephalopod, friend, colleague, comrade, and inspiration, has fallen into eternal sleep. He passed peacefully in the night, from natural causes, with no signs of suffering.

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Time to Peel Away the Hidden Layers….

So, do you remember that quirky American Fox TV drama Ally McPeel? Well, apparently it was sooooo good that the UK created a spin-off involving this male Peel character who also knew a thing or two about music. Long story … Continue reading

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An Honest & Thorough Inquiry into EPL Truths

With several matches played, the dark haze clouding our view of football in England has finally started to disperse. Now, with the crystal clear light of the holiest of truths, we set upon the most divine of inquisitive expeditions. We … Continue reading

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The MLS Website Epilogue: Smiling Faces?

FakeSigi famously covered the MLS website debacle in great detail, but he curiously went easy on the decision to adopt “silverlight” as opposed to Flash. Needless to say, the crash reports continue to mount and the little frown face eerily … Continue reading

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Junito: pleito, persuasion, and morality

So, Wayne Rooney wanted to leave Manchester United. The Earth ceased to spin, Sir Alex held a press conference, and within twenty four hours Rooney had signed a contract extension. His wages got a bump and Sir Alex kept his … Continue reading

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Sir Alex Receives Sagacious Advice

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A Tribute: Tottenham's Garbage Bale Kid

In the mid80′s, a plague descended upon the land of children toys. The Cabbage Patch kids were as popular as they were antiseptic – ubiquitous in the toy bin of any middle class child, they oozed politically correct proclamations that … Continue reading

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