Strikes, riots and revolts – the hidden history of the Group C nations
The football maybe glorious, but much of the world’s media are ignoring the protests that are taking place in Brazil against FIFA and poverty. Brazilian police are rounding up protestors and jailing them.
Group B: An alternative view of the World Cup
What an opening to the World Cup. Was it a penalty? Was the referee really neutral? Can Brazil go on to win the tournament? And most importantly of all, how right was Dream Deferred to say that Neymar was the player to watch out for!
An alternative guide to the World Cup – starting with Group A
The wait is nearly over – the 2014 World Cup is upon us. For those of us who love football, hopefully it will be a feast of goals and skill.
Video: what happens if you boil Coca Cola?
One of us here on Dream Deferred likes Coke. A lot. And it ain’t me! Here’s what happens if you boil up a portion of Martin’s favourite potion. It’s worth a watch.
Detroit: the fist and the fury, sanctification and pride
Wandering around the downtown district of Detroit I came across a huge black metal sculpture called ‘The Fist’.
Tracks of the month – May: it’s all about the soul
A funny thing happened to me this week. I paid five dollars to enter a raffle a homeless man had set up outside the Detroit Electronic Music festival. Unusually for me, I won: it was a tatty copy of John Coltrane’s “Love Supreme”. I couldn’t think of a more perfect prize.