7/5/2006
World Cup of National Anthems, Group C
- Argentina
- Serbia & Montenegro
- Holland
- Ivory Coast
This proved to be the toughest group in soccer play this year. It also looks like a very tough group for national anthems. mp3 links coming soon.
6/1/2006
battle of national anthems, part 1: USSR
All current and former national anthems must fight for our amusement! Begin!
First, the anthem of the Former Soviet Union.
- Anthem of the Soviet Union, 1977 version, first verse - sung by children’s choir.
- Anthem of the Soviet Union, 1977 version, all verses - sung by the Red Army Chorus.
English Translation:
Unbreakable Union of freeborn Republics,
Great Russia has welded forever to stand.
Created in struggle by will of the people,
United and mighty, our Soviet land!CHORUS:
Sing to the Fatherland, home of the free,
Bulwark of peoples in brotherhood strong.
O Party of Lenin, the strength of the people,
To Communism’s triumph lead us on!
11/30/2005
just a note
fyi: Today, more than 12 years after it aired, I finally saw the Quantum Leap series finale. This is a big milestone for me.
8/8/2005
this year’s charities
Just as a point of reference, the following are the charities I’m supporting this year through my employer’s United Way campaign. We’re able to designate any 501(c)(3) charities along with or instead of the United Way on our form, so I’m taking advantage of this.
- Chicagoland Bicycle Federation
- Chicago Historical Society
- Heifer Project International
- Amnesty International USA
- Doctors without Borders USA
Anyway, if you felt like kicking in a few dollars along with me, that would be cool.
