Adidas has launched its official ball for the 2010 World Cup. The ‘Jabulani’ has a significantly low number of panels, which means it should retain more speed than previous models when struck from long range. But goalkeepers should not fret: the Jabulani also has a dimpled exterior, making it easier to grip
Happy 40th anniversary, Apollo 11! July 20 marks the 40th year since Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin captured the world’s imagination when they stepped foot on the lunar surface. How exciting must it have been to see those first steps on television in 1969!
To commemorate the landmark event, I decided to do a News Illustrated focusing on the entire mission. My goal was to map out every step (no pun intended) from launch to splashdown. I was even fortunate to find timestamps to help tell the chronology, and used as many historical photos as possible to further tell the story. This is just one of those subjects that demand it tell its own story.