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Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, carrying 343 kg on his 6′ 2″ frame, is not quite the image of a rockstar. But this guy had quite some talent. Give a listen to his version of somewhere over the rainbow.

where the clouds are far behind me
where trouble melts like lemon drops

Rest in peace, big fellow.

If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can’t I?

36 days and 10 hours to go for the World Cup kickoff! England is full of EPL stars who never play for the country. Spain is looking good. Messi is on fire. But how can I support an Argentina without Riquelme?

While I make up my mind on Argentina, here’s the official song for worldcup 2010.

When I get older,
I’ll be stronger,
They’ll call me Freedom,
Just like a wavin’ flag

Iraqi reporter throws shoes at Bush
Sikh reporter throws shoes at P Chidambaram
School Principal throws shoes at Naveen Jindal
Student throws shoes at Manmohan Singh