The US Men’s National Team is about to run a marathon
“Marathon” has numerous meanings, ranging from a long distance race to a time consuming process. The use of word to describe distance, just under 42.2 kilometers or slightly over 26.2 miles, originates from the distance between Marathon Greece and Athens, and isn’t necessary accurate for the case of the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT). When used in the context of time, similar to the commonly known road race, a marathon can stand for a process that takes tremendous energy and a great deal of time. This is far more fitting description of the journey that will start on...
Read MorePersonal predictions and expectations for the 2014 World Cup
Are you excited for the 2014 World Cup yet? I am. The qualifying started in June 2011, a full three years before the actual event. The teams in South America and Europe will start their long qualification runs later this year and selection of the final 32 spots will be made by November 2013. I look at this as more than just a soccer event, however. What are some things that are going to happen? 1. Overall FIFA dislike We will certainly see local vendors and event sponsors get frustrated with FIFA once they learn how restrictive the rules are. Trying to make a buck without FIFA’s...
Read MoreEnvironmentally friendly Vuvuzelas?
Here’s a weird bit of news that’s sure to affect people’s experience at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in a few months: A company called the Kelp Environmental Learning Project (K.E.L.P) has introduced an environmentally friendly vuvuzela. Here’s a video about it: Apparently the group, based in Kommetjie, South Africa, use dried kelp horns to create vuvuzelas which are painted and branded. I’m still not entirely convinced that vuvuzelas should be allowed at the World Cup matches, but if you insist on bringing one, now you have a cool “green” option. And...
Read MoreSouth Africa Project 'kicks off' the Wall of Supporters
We’ve recently launched a “Wall of Supporters” on the website for our 2010 FIFA World Cup-centric initiative, South Africa Project. A minimum of ten dollars buys you a spot on the wall. In exchange for your donation, your personal avatar is posted and provides some visibility for your online presence including a searchable URL. Via use of rollovers, other wall viewers are able to access your customizable profile, personal website, Facebook page,Twitter feed, etc. One of the reasons Ubuntu Now launched South Africa Project is our conviction that in addition to enjoying the...
Read MoreThe 2010 World Cup and Decriminalising the Sex Trade
Image by MajoraCarterGroup via Flickr The ongoing debate as to whether the sex trade in South Africa should be decriminalised or legalised has gained momentum as the 2010 Soccer World Cup approaches. In this article we take a look at various reasons why this should happen, and ask for your feedback. The decriminalisation of sex work is recommended in South Africa’s HIV and AIDS and STI National Strategic Plan (2007-2011), and supported by both South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) and the Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce (SWEAT), but the process of changing the...
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