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Some Saturday afternoon college basketball!

How about some Saturday afternoon college basketball scores!  Beginning in the ACC, let’s start with Georgia Tech!  The Jackets won another ACC road game defeating Wake Forest in a thriller, 57 – 56.  Freshman center/forward Marcus Georges-Hunt lead GT with … Continue reading

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NBA All Star Rising Stars Game

Last night we were treated to the NBA Rising Stars Game, composed of rookies and second year players.  The teams were coached by “Chuck” and “Shaq”.  Chuck’s team beat Shaq’s team, 159 – 131.  Yep, you saw it right, not … Continue reading

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Surviving “Paradise” update

In the interest of providing you all with the best reading experience possible, I have been hard at work reformatting my book Surviving “Paradise”.  I worked with my computer partner, Chris Rains, to give you the best ebook possible and … Continue reading

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Good news for Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff has been quoted as indicating that it is by no means a given that all world TE Tony Gonzalez will retire.  Dimitroff says that unlike the 90% certainty that has been rumored regarding his decision, … Continue reading

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Down goes Federer in Rotterdam

Here the big THUD!  I did, and I did not enjoy hearing it.  That was the sound of Roger Federer falling to Julien Benneteau in straight sets in Rotterdam, 3 – 6, 5 – 7.  This is the second time … Continue reading

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MJ says give me Kobe

In the week long celebration of Michael Jordan’s 50th birthday this Sunday, which also happens to be the day the NBA All Star game will take place, MJ was asked if he had a fantasy pick to build a team … Continue reading

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Heat win, Lakers lose

The Miami Heat defeated the OKC Thunder in Oklahoma last night, 110 – 100.  LeBron scored 39 points, pulled down 12 rebounds and had 7 assists.  Alas, he only shot 58% (not 60%) so the unbelievable streak has ended.  Kevin … Continue reading

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Nashville recap

Our favorite new show, Nashville was on last night.  This show is in some ways like a nighttime soap opera, but better!  Maybe reminiscent of Dallas how many years ago?  OK, now I am just dating myself.  Let’s see…Gunnar’s brother … Continue reading

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Safe Haven

Happy Valentine’s Day!  Saw the movie Safe Haven!  This movie is based on the best selling novel by Nicholas Sparks and is advertised as the best romance movies since The Notebook.  Well, I saw both movies and read both books.  … Continue reading

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Federer in action today

Happy Valentines Day to me (and everyone else!).  Roger Federer was in action today in the ABN AMRO Tournament in Rotterdam, Netherlands.  He defeated T. de Bakker (from the Netherlands), 6 -3 , 6 -4.  Fed will face J. Benneteau … Continue reading

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