I’ve always like Plato’s Allegory of the Cave because demonstrates so well the way much of the world works — where shadows become reality. It takes courage to take the steps to seek out the light and pursue “true things.” I am reminded of what John Steinbeck said about Ed… more »
When Badminton Goes Bad…
August 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This week, the Badminton World Federation suspended eight players from the Olympics for attempting to lose early matches to get better draws in the elimination rounds. The players represented China, Indonesia and South Korea. The story was widely covered in the media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal which may… more »
Ness Notes: CrossFit 101 — What is it?
July 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Having provided an overview of the craze that’s sweeping the nation, I figured I should spend some time trying to break it down so you have a true sense of CrossFit. I think of it as a blended sport, that just so happens to be a great way to get… more »
Ness Notes: CrossFit – A Video Overview
July 23, 2012 by 2 Comments
On SB Nation’s YouTube channel, there is a video about CrossFit created by frequent contributor and amateur CrossFit participant, Matt Ufford. In 4+ minutes, you get a pretty good sense of what CrossFit is all about.
Got to Believe 2.0: Walk-offs Pile Up for the A’s
July 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Oakland A’s have been playing some exciting baseball. Yesterday they notched walk-off win number 11. It is a nice streak and, if anything, the A’s have internalized the “Gotta Believe!” spirit. Source: San Francisco Chronicle ————————————————————————– Exciting times for sure. But just a reminder — most people don’t know… more »
