Linked Up: Vuvuzelas, Trains, Kale

Phew. I’ve made it through the first week as blog editor, and I have to tell you: I’ve enjoyed every minute! Thanks so much for all your comments, retweets, likes, etc. New York has been sweltering, but editing OUPBlog has made me feel soooo cool. (Bad wordplay? Yes it was.) Remember to keep up with emeritus blog editor Rebecca Ford on Twitter @FordBecca! Below are some items that caught my attention this week.

Live in NYC? Not doing anything at 10:17 tonight? Ride the W train for the last time.

This fish is pretty ugly, but also pretty awesome.

NOAA has released a near-real-time map of the Gulf oil spill relief efforts.

Ever wonder where the @ sign came from?

Vuvuzela: the infographic.

Two friends on opposite coasts inspire each other with photos every day.

I bet you don’t know what Argentina’s official national sport is. (Hint: Not soccer. Or football. Or fútbol.)

This goose in Prospect Park is probably more hardcore than you will ever be.

This amazing real-time train map of the London Underground.

Kale: the blog.