Serendipity – Random Meeting in Hanoi

by | Dec 9, 2007 | Sports, Travel

As I prepare a post for my impressions of Hanoi, Vietnam, I would like to isolate a great moment of serendipity–aka “oh boy, is this world small!”–that occurred on my first day of my trip. On any business trip, I always look to get in some...

Rugby World Cup 2011 – Still 20 Teams

by | Dec 4, 2007 | Sports

I wrote right after the Rugby World Cup that there were likely to be many changes needed to the rules and regulations for the 2011 RWC in New Zealand. Among the proposals was the notion that the field should be reduced from 20 to 16. Personally, I was in favor of this...

Rugby World Cup – Change of rules

by | Oct 31, 2007 | Sports

Should we make new rules for the Rugby World Cup (RWC)? In light of the various criticisms that have surfaced regarding the “boring” matches at the RWC (for example, see NZ Herald: Has Rugby Become Boring?[link defunct]), I have heard that they are looking...

Stade Français beats Clermont Auvergne

by | Oct 30, 2007 | Sports

Stade Français beat down ASM Clermont Auvergne 23-17 this weekend in a rematch of last year’s Top 14 final which Stade Français [wiki reference of SF] won to make them French Champions. Aside from the great seats (thank you Alessandra), the game was a real treat...

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