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Focus shifts – from Atlanta to Augusta – The Masters

The focus now shifts from Atlanta, Georgia to Augusta, Georgia.  That unique golf tournament known simply as The Masters begins on Thursday of this week. Atlanta did a wonderful job of rolling out the southern hospitality mat to welcome the … Continue reading

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Louisville 82 – Michigan 76 – NCAA Championship game!

WOW!  That game last night was certainly worthy of being called a great NCAA Basketball Championship game.  These two teams were both fantastic and the pace was frenzied and electric along with the atmosphere.  Michigan raced out to a twelve … Continue reading

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And wouldn’t it be nice…Californication season finale

Something about the season finale of Californication last night starring David Duchovny…as he leaves his latest lover played by Maggie Grace (daughter of Liam Neeson in Taken and Taken 2) who is blonde, all grown up and beautiful to head … Continue reading

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NCAA Title pick?

OK folks, it is Monday and the NCAA Basketball title game is tonight in Atlanta.  I promised my pick today and I am struggling with it.  My head tells me Louisville, the number one overall seed in the tournament.  My … Continue reading

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Indy Car Race from Alabama

The Izod Indy car racing series got back at it today from Birmingham, Alabama.  Ryan Hunter-Reay finished in first place, Scott Dixon finished second and Helio Castroneves (DWTS winner) came in third.  Castroneves is the current point leader in the … Continue reading

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MLB -Braves complete sweep of Cubs

The Atlanta Braves swept the Chicago Cubs with a 5 -1 victory today (Sunday).  There is a lot going on in the ATL this weekend with the Final Four, concerts in Centennial Park, etc.  Tim Hudson got the victory with … Continue reading

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Final Four – Surviving “Paradise” from Padriac’s

Had a great time at Padriac’s for my Final Four – Surviving “Paradise” book event.  Gave out lots of cards and people were of course enjoying the revelry of the games.  Great food, great service and great times at Padriac’s, … Continue reading

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Two great semifinal games from the Georgia Dome!

The “journey to the tourney”, destination Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia kicked into gear yesterday at a little after 6:00 pm EST and did not disappoint.  Both semifinal games were tremendous.  First up, the Shockers from 9 Wichita State lived up … Continue reading

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Busy night in Atlanta

It is going to be a busy night tonight in the ATL.  The Cubs are still in town and will face the Braves at Turner Field at 7:10 pm EST.  The Braves won Thursday night’s  matchup 4 -1 with Mike … Continue reading

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Kobe Bryant’s 24 points lifts Lakers over Grizzlies

Kobe Bryant had 24 points and 9 assists as the Lakers survived the Grizzlies at home in the Staples Center last night, 86 – 84.  Pau Gasol added 19 points and Earl Clark (huge contributor for the Lakers coming off … Continue reading

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