Soccer: FIFA to implement goal line technology

by | Technology

Soccer may get a slight makeover as FIFA tests a new goal line technology at the U-17 World Championship later this month. The soccer ball will have a chip embedded into it that will sound a buzzer in the official’s ear if the ball completely crosses the plane...

Chainless Bicycles

by | Technology

I just saw information about chainless bicycles for the first time. What a neat concept! Dynamic Bicycles has a lot of information about chainless bikes on their website. Supposedly, they are cleaner, safer, quieter, and require less maintenance than a normal chain...

More women than men run on sunny days

by | Fitness, Sports

Disclaimer: This is not a scientific finding of any sort. In Portland there is a foot path around the bay that is very popular for walkers and runners, especially in the summertime. Over the last few weeks, I have been noticing some trends that seem to relate to the...

O’Neil Bell knocks out Sebastian Rothman

by | Sports

O’Neil Bell knocked out Sebastian Rothman to retain the cruiserweight title. He had to fight dirty to do it, though. He knocked Rothman out cold in the 11th, but he had had points deducted for hits below the belt. Unsportsmanlike, in my book. Points do not...