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December 31, 2009

One World Futbol


Photo: Nicholas Hammond via The New York Times

From The New York Times: For children in impoverished countries, where soccer balls donated by relief agencies often rip and quickly deflate, Tim Jahnigen has developed a ball that can last for decades. “A child can play to their heart’s content where there are no content hearts,” he said. “We don’t understand that having a ball is like the best PlayStation 3 or a rocket to Mars.”

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By Jonathan Schultz

Jonathan Schultz is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor who covers automotive and consumer-product design, electronics, pop culture and bicycle jousting.

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