Hey, you knew it was bound to happen. A Chongqing native living in Beijing and working in IT quit his job in order to go home to Chongqing and watch the World Cup games. We think he should have just told his boss that he was working from 6 am to 9 pm, rather than going to such extremes. Just make sure you build up a nest egg every four years. more ›

The best goal of the tournament so far, scored by Argentina and Esteban Cambiassio, after a 24 pass move. This goal is in fact related to Shanghai. Honestly. more ›

LAist is flashing a sad peace out to their editor Carolyn Kellogg with one hand and bumping knuckles with their new head typist L.A. blogger king Tony Pierce with the other. more ›