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Rafael Nadal wins opening match at Madrid Open

Posted on May 8, 2013 by admin

Rafael Nadal opened his play at the Madrid Open with an easy victory over B. Paire of France, 6 -3, 6- 4.  Rafa looked quite comfortable on the red clay, which he prefers to all surfaces, especially over the experimental … Continue reading →

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Djokovic upset at Madrid Open, Federer wins!

Posted on May 7, 2013 by susan

Shocking upset today at Madrid Open Tennis Tournament.  World number 1 Novak Djokovic lost in three tough sets to Dimitrov of Bulgaria, 6 -7, 7 -6, 3 – 6.  Djokovic suffered some sort of ankle injury during the second set, … Continue reading →

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Bulls finish with a flurry, defeat Heat in Miami

Posted on May 7, 2013 by susan

The undermanned Chicago Bulls, without Rose, Hinrich and Deng, finished with a 10-0 run in last night’s game to defeat the Heat in Miami and take a 1-0 lead in the series.  What a performance by the Bulls, especially Nate … Continue reading →

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Bulls finish with a flurry, defeat Heat in Miami

Posted on May 7, 2013 by admin

The undermanned Chicago Bulls, without Rose, Hinrich and Deng, finished with a 10-0 run in last night’s game to defeat the Heat in Miami and take a 1-0 lead in the series.  What a performance by the Bulls, especially Nate … Continue reading →

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Tennis at the Madrid Open – Big Four back in action

Posted on May 6, 2013 by susan

At long last, seven weeks to be exact, Roger Federer has returned to action and is at the Madrid Open along with the other three that make up the “Big Four”, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Andy Murray.  Federer has … Continue reading →

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Tennis at the Madrid Open – Big Four back in action

Posted on May 6, 2013 by admin

At long last, seven weeks to be exact, Roger Federer has returned to action and is at the Madrid Open along with the other three that make up the “Big Four”, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Andy Murray.  Federer has … Continue reading →

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For shame, for shame, Knicks lose at home to Pacers

Posted on May 5, 2013 by susan

For shame, the Knicks lose at home in game one to the Pacers, 102 – 95.  Melo’s 27 points and 11 rebounds was not enough as the Knicks were out muscled by the too physical Pacers.  David West and Roy … Continue reading →

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OKC and Durant hold off Memphis

Posted on May 5, 2013 by admin

Great game one in the OKC vs. Memphis series in round two of the NBA playoffs.  OKC led by Kevin Durant, 35 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists, hold off a furious attempt by the Memphis Grizzlies and lead this series … Continue reading →

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Derek Ernst wins Wells Fargo Golf Tournament in playoff over David Lynn

Posted on May 5, 2013 by admin

Well, I gotta say this was a strange tournament, especially the final round.  The weather has been a huge factor, cold, windy, and rain in the forecast.  Today’s forecast, and tomorrow’s warrants considering getting out the ark!  Anyhow, they sent … Continue reading →

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Surviving “Paradise” now on sale at Cottonwood Gifts!

Posted on May 5, 2013 by admin

The paperback version of my book Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver is now available at Cottonwood Gifts.  This is a really unique and cool shop (owner Hali Lawrence) located in Ivy Walk, 1675 Cumberland Parkway, Suite, 406, Smyrna, GA … Continue reading →

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