The world’s largest, most important sporting event is happening this summer. Are you ready? That’s right, coming this June from Germany is the World Cup. The best 32 nations will gather to battle over soccer supremacy in front of a television audience in the billions. To get you ready to cheer on the red white and blue check out the video below made by one of the US team’s rising star, Clint Dempsey. Thats right a rapping soccer player, and you know what I must admit the beat is kind of catchy. Alright, alright it’s a bit cheesy but I can’t get enough of it, call it a guilty pleasure. Whatever you do prepare for a great summer of soccer and click below to get on the bandwagon.

Check out this music video Nike put together for its Women’s clothing line. I am very impressed with Nike’s use of the latest technology. Def Jam artist Rihanna has launched her latest music video “SOS” on nikewomen.com. If you go to Nike.com this video begins to play automatically and if you click will play full screen high res. Also Nike has it set up so that you can download the video in multiple formats, email and blog it all from an easy drop down menu. You can also one click to buy or interact with the video. All very cool use of flash technology. Nike is a marketing, technology and design firm now more than an athletic provider and they are on the leading edge of many many trends. Check out the video below or click through for the full experience

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