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Issue: September 1, 2007
Love and Blood: At the World Cup with the Footballers, Fans, and Freaks.
Trecker, Jamie (Author)
Oct 2007. 272 p. Harcourt/Harvest, paperback, $14.00. (9780156030984). 796.334.
In the run-up to the 2006 World Cup, U.S. publishers offered many books explaining the World Cup, soccer, and why players aren't allowed to use their hands. Certainly, many...
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Advanced Review - Uncorrected Proof
Issue: September 1, 2007
Love and Blood: At the World Cup with the Footballers, Fans, and Freaks.
Trecker, Jamie (Author)
Oct 2007. 272 p. Harcourt/Harvest, paperback, $14.00. (9780156030984). 796.334.
In the run-up to the 2006 World Cup, U.S. publishers offered many books explaining the World Cup, soccer, and why players aren't allowed to use their hands. Certainly, many...
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VIEW 3 of 3 COMMENTS
josearcadio:
I preordered it from my nearest Borders store, althought they say it will be released in October... I hope you are feeling better, healthier and that you get rich from this book!! Have a great weekend!!! (by the way, my local team, the Puerto Rico Islanders, are playing today and on Sunday and I am attending! YAY) 
polonovia:
YAAAAAAAY! I am so proud of you and the book really does kick ass! It's a fun read. Really. I would say that even if I didn't want a pony!
WWC.
Arsenal-Fulham.
Sleep.
Book is out.
Arsenal-Fulham.
Sleep.
Book is out.
ojaeflo:
RAWK. 
severus:
yey on the book mr!
Tonight: USA-Uruguay. 19:45. ESPNU.
This week: Jerry and Janice come into town. Sweet!
Now I must go write (more) about David Beckham.
This week: Jerry and Janice come into town. Sweet!
Now I must go write (more) about David Beckham.
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strongbhoy:
It's the 22nd and Blanco also happens to be debuting for the Fire that evening as well.
Should be a decent night out I hope. I was at the Cracovia game in Section 8, and I was impressed by the stadium and the atmosphere.
Celtic should be even better. They are giving us our own away sections.
Should be a decent night out I hope. I was at the Cracovia game in Section 8, and I was impressed by the stadium and the atmosphere.
Celtic should be even better. They are giving us our own away sections.
strongbhoy:
Yeah, I'm pumped. Celtic fans got $5 off admission...and our own sections so we can be as loud as we want? Respect for the Fire doing this, so we don't have to put up with soccer moms in the section who would be offended by some colorful language.
I have seen pictures of the scarf, I plan on getting a few. I know you could get them online, but perhaps they will be selling some there and I can grab some. If you end up not making it, and want one let me know.
One of the Fire/Celtic fans died last year, and I know that scarf is in memory of him. They are trying to get a YNWA for him before the game starts, and I hope it happens.
This U20 tournament has been superb, much, much better than I ever thought it was going to be (USA performance or not). I have yet to see Austria, so I can't really rate them..although I would think Uruguay was a bigger test.
We will see what happens, I just hope some of these guys get European contracts to further their development, I'm not sold that an MLS-only upbringing is beneficial.
On another note, do you know what hotels are close to Toyota Park? and, I know you are a boxing fan...any chance you know where a bar would be showing the Wright/Hopkins fight?
A bunch of the guys I am going with to the game are avid fans as well, and I didn't know if there was like a "boxing" bar of Chicago.
I have seen pictures of the scarf, I plan on getting a few. I know you could get them online, but perhaps they will be selling some there and I can grab some. If you end up not making it, and want one let me know.
One of the Fire/Celtic fans died last year, and I know that scarf is in memory of him. They are trying to get a YNWA for him before the game starts, and I hope it happens.
This U20 tournament has been superb, much, much better than I ever thought it was going to be (USA performance or not). I have yet to see Austria, so I can't really rate them..although I would think Uruguay was a bigger test.
We will see what happens, I just hope some of these guys get European contracts to further their development, I'm not sold that an MLS-only upbringing is beneficial.
On another note, do you know what hotels are close to Toyota Park? and, I know you are a boxing fan...any chance you know where a bar would be showing the Wright/Hopkins fight?
A bunch of the guys I am going with to the game are avid fans as well, and I didn't know if there was like a "boxing" bar of Chicago.
Galleys arrived today. Book ships August 6th.
More stuff on Newsarama this weekend (I think).
More stuff on Foxsports.com daily.
More stuff in Esquire UK this month. More stuff in FourFourTwo as well.
Less sleep for the wicked.
except: Please remember Daniel Robert Epstein with a contribution on his behalf to the Comic Book Legal Defense fund.
More stuff on Newsarama this weekend (I think).
More stuff on Foxsports.com daily.
More stuff in Esquire UK this month. More stuff in FourFourTwo as well.
Less sleep for the wicked.
except: Please remember Daniel Robert Epstein with a contribution on his behalf to the Comic Book Legal Defense fund.
VIEW 5 of 5 COMMENTS
polonovia:
The book is a great read. Really, I would say that even if I wasn't married to your punk ass. XOXO
ojaeflo:
Dude, thanks again for the book!!!
I've gotten as far as Mark Waid's foreword.
I didn't realize until going through this that Bob Kane was still making an active contribution to anything with DC.
I've gotten as far as Mark Waid's foreword.
I didn't realize until going through this that Bob Kane was still making an active contribution to anything with DC.
Please remember Daniel Robert Epstein with a contribution on his behalf to the Comic Book Legal Defense fund.
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josearcadio:
Hey!! Let me know as soon as your book can be bought so I can get mine!!!!
A few things:
1. I envy that you are able to watch both the Gold Cup and the Copa America!! Can you believe that we are not getting any of those tournaments here in Puerto Rico!!! Only the Copa America will be shown, and only if you have a certain cable service, which is available away from the metropolitan area of the Island...anyway, I envy you!!!!
2. From what I have read the quality of the futbol in the Gold Cup has been poor, even from the top teams, Mexico and USA, which is sad, I hope they improve their act in Venezuela, for the sake of the entertainment value and because I really want for el Tri to do good, the USA team not so much
3. Did you watch the Libertadores finals??? They were fun, beautiful!!! I hoped for Gremio to try and score some goals in the last game though, but it seemed as thought they were more into defending and awaiting for Boca to committ some mistake and counterattack. But I loved the beauty of the second half of that last game, and I loved the first game so much!!!
4. On a different subject: I know some fans care more about certain clubs than their national team, but me and a friend wonder if this ocurrence is widespread in countries like Spain and England, unlike in countries like Argentina, Mexico and Brazil, what do you think??
That was all, have a great weekend and tournaments, both in the USA and in Venezuela, I wish tons of health and joy, both to you and your wife
A few things:
1. I envy that you are able to watch both the Gold Cup and the Copa America!! Can you believe that we are not getting any of those tournaments here in Puerto Rico!!! Only the Copa America will be shown, and only if you have a certain cable service, which is available away from the metropolitan area of the Island...anyway, I envy you!!!!
2. From what I have read the quality of the futbol in the Gold Cup has been poor, even from the top teams, Mexico and USA, which is sad, I hope they improve their act in Venezuela, for the sake of the entertainment value and because I really want for el Tri to do good, the USA team not so much
3. Did you watch the Libertadores finals??? They were fun, beautiful!!! I hoped for Gremio to try and score some goals in the last game though, but it seemed as thought they were more into defending and awaiting for Boca to committ some mistake and counterattack. But I loved the beauty of the second half of that last game, and I loved the first game so much!!!
4. On a different subject: I know some fans care more about certain clubs than their national team, but me and a friend wonder if this ocurrence is widespread in countries like Spain and England, unlike in countries like Argentina, Mexico and Brazil, what do you think??
That was all, have a great weekend and tournaments, both in the USA and in Venezuela, I wish tons of health and joy, both to you and your wife
josearcadio:
I just found that Henry was signed by Barca, so I wonder what will the Gunners do to replace him...what do you think?
Almost through. Gold Cup quarters ahead; then Canada, then (and at the same time) Venezuela. Then book tour. Look for me this month in: Four Four Two, Esquire, NYT, Lumpen, and something else. I forget. But I wrote it.
VIEW 3 of 3 COMMENTS
drake:
Aw, it's all good, as long as it's creepy and bizarre! Thanks! 
polonovia:
I am dizzy with pride for you my love.
Galleys. Stomach flu. Lumpen. NYT. Esky. 442. Fox. Newsarama. Not in that order. Long week.
Love ya!
Love ya!
polonovia:
I love you!
So, it's been three days since I got back. Since then:
-- I discovered a feral cat had clawed into my basemant, and died there
-- I went to day to open my basement window and part of it broke off in my hand.,.. because of termites
-- And I don't even want to get into what's going on with the brickwork in my basement....
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-- I discovered a feral cat had clawed into my basemant, and died there
-- I went to day to open my basement window and part of it broke off in my hand.,.. because of termites
-- And I don't even want to get into what's going on with the brickwork in my basement....
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severus:
Mmm, sounds like your place is doing great! Did you have a good time out?
ojaeflo:
You guys totally brought THE RAWK.
No Mas! Galleys and grids are ahead, but the majority is done. Woo hoo!
I'm picking Mayweather tonight, BTW.
I'm picking Mayweather tonight, BTW.
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ojaeflo:
Nice.
Food for thought: T & I are seeing Arcade Fire at the Chicago Theater Friday the 18th, but overall it's our first weekend in Chicago where we're ACTUALLY AROUND the entire weekend while not entertaining out-of-town company in like a KAJILLION years.
So maybe Saturday the 19th?
The next weekend is the SGChicago thing at Piece (a Maybe for us) and we're going to Milwaukee for the rest of the time.
Food for thought: T & I are seeing Arcade Fire at the Chicago Theater Friday the 18th, but overall it's our first weekend in Chicago where we're ACTUALLY AROUND the entire weekend while not entertaining out-of-town company in like a KAJILLION years.
So maybe Saturday the 19th?
The next weekend is the SGChicago thing at Piece (a Maybe for us) and we're going to Milwaukee for the rest of the time.
trocc:
yeah, they do have that whole niche thing going for them, don't they? 
Two to go. Have the galleys.
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strongbhoy:
As an SPL fan, you'll appreciate this.
Goal of the season by far. hahaha.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSMAL1RX0xA
Goal of the season by far. hahaha.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSMAL1RX0xA
slingshot:
Ha Ha, the writer's countdown! Sounds like you are in the Gatorade final sprint stage!