We are here at work (dotmike from BlenCorp) but we are not working. One of my African buddies has created an a little gadget antenna that lets him watch the game on a small laptop hidden away in the corner of the cubical.

We have also been arguing who will make it and out of the first round and who won’t. Technically, after 2 games everyone in every round still has a chance to make it to the second round.

Although the calculation becomes a little complicated after the second game especially if there are a lot of ties and the goal differentials change in the last game. Thus, we created a web application that will calculate the odds of passing the first round. We started as 4 and by 6 we are done and it’s live here. Read the rest of this entry »

Twenty years ago. The year; 1990 and I was only eight. Argentina vs. West Germany.

The World Cup finals in 1990 was the first time I can remember what I felt about soccer. I remember it as if it was yesterday. I remember crying my eyes out after Argentina lost to West Germany to 1-0 and my brothers mocking me for weeks. That was twenty years ago and I was only eight.

The World Cup has become to symbolize the interaction of human beings. It brings out raw emotions from every end of the spectrum — from the weak team to the strongest, everyone cheers, prays and some cries for a win. It is unlike any other event — a billion people watch it passionately. The sheer power of the event dwarf any other.

The face and delivery method of this great event has changed over the years. This year, South Africa, the first African Nation to hold a World Cup, will take the center stage once again and for the first time, we will be watching the event in full HD and live stream online. There is also some rumor that they might test 3D. Can you imagine what the experience will be like in this highly-connected, social world? I am for sure ready to experience the game once again at this young century.

Until the game begins, I thought I’d share what I just saw. This is official video of the World Cup 2010 by K’naan and David Bisbal. It was warm, exciting and upbeat. I enjoyed it throughly. I wish you the same.