In 2018, most of the top professional sports leagues in North America and Europe will share an important trait: They will be more international in composition than ever before. These charts detailing the international composition of sports leagues in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Source: Where Athletes in the Premier League, the N.B.A. and Other Sports Leagues Come From, in 15 Charts
I don’t think it is possible to contribute to the present moment in any meaningful way while being wholly engulfed by it. It is only by stepping out of it, by taking a telescopic perspective, that we can then dip back in and do the work which our time asks of us.
So many passionately expressed their outrage back in September when the repeal of Obamacare was very real…and failed…thanks to those passionate voices.
Here’s the rub, the Republican Tax Bill — now all but assured passage by the Senate — includes a powerful provision that removes the Individual Mandate to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), effectively starving Obamacare — and will have a very similar effect on the lives of Americans as a straight repeal — increases in premiums for everyone and reduce coverage to affordable healthcare for millions who need it most.
I understand that taxes are messy and there’s so much wrong with this bill (including screwing over Polar Bears) — but I’m surprised by how many folks are sidelining this time around.
Is it fatigue..you know…it just doesn’t matter? You changed your mind about the need for affordable healthcare? You like the tax bill? Magical Thinking? Waiting for the overtime victory that’s snatched out of the jaws of certain defeat? You’re tired seeing these silly political posts and want more cat photos? Done.
Credit: Christopher Pollard. My Cat Sunny
I really don’t know.
Oh, well…I guess its time to embrace our new Kleptocracy, Corporatocracy or Oligarchy…you choose.
Please pass the Soma.
Source: Please Pass The Soma | Medium
“I learned that the only way to deal with men beating you over the head, was to resist.â€
– Milton Glaser
Fascinating conversation between Milton Glaser and Steven Heller as they discussed how design & dissent are vital in the Age of Trump.
Source: Milton Glaser in conversation with Steven Heller at the Great Hall | The Cooper Union on YouTube
So, this happened during last night’s Minnesota Vikings v. Chicago Bears game at Solders Field. Nice to see a bit more fun on the field.
Here’s an updated map to celebrate the moment.
And, an updated Duck Duck Gray Duck map.
