Watching David Beckham playing is to watch an artist at work, a master craftsman at the peak of his profession. Europe will sadly miss him and yet many in the States are wondering what all the fuss is about.

It's an exciting time when you are planning to have a swimming pool built in your backyard. There are lots of options to consider; size, heated or not, enclosed or open etc. People are often so excited (granted, with good reason...