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Welcome to Atlanta – the Final Four

Posted on April 6, 2013 by admin

At long last the weekend has arrived.  All eyes in the college basketball world are looking at Atlanta, GA, the site of the Final Four.  It will take place at the Georgia Dome, and quite frankly, there are some great … Continue reading →

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Trey Burke wins Wooden Award

Posted on April 5, 2013 by susan

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Vinings, GA book event for Surviving “Paradise”

Posted on April 5, 2013 by admin

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Vinings, GA book event for Surviving “Paradise”

Posted on April 5, 2013 by susan

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Rutgers fires head basketball coach, Mike Rice

Posted on April 3, 2013 by admin

Very ugly college basketball story, here in the days leading up to the Final Four.  Rutgers has fired Mike Rice after video tape of his practice sessions were taken to University officials and subsequently made public.  He cursed at his … Continue reading →

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Shaq and Jack and many others at Staples Center, Lakers win

Posted on April 3, 2013 by susan

Shaq and Jack, together again!  What better way to sum up the electric atmosphere in the Staples Center last night as Shaquille O’Neal’s #34 jersey was officially retired and hung from the rafters, right next to non other than #32, … Continue reading →

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Big game in the Staples Center tonight!

Posted on April 2, 2013 by admin

Huge game in the Staples Center tonight as the Dallas Mavs face off against the LA Lakers at 10:30 pm EST.  The Lakers trail the Utah Jazz by 1/2 game for the 8th playoff spot.  The Mavs are two games … Continue reading →

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Giants fall to Dodgers 4 -0, now let’s go Braves!

Posted on April 1, 2013 by susan

Sorry good buddy Turk (see chapter 8, Beach People, in my book Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver!), defending world champs fall to the L A Dodgers, 4 -0.  Beautiful day in LA today!  Really nice day in the ATL … Continue reading →

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Red Sox 8 – Yankees 2

Posted on April 1, 2013 by susan

Well, one of my Surviving “Paradise” buddies is happy today, opening day of MLB season!  The “prick from the northeast” who loves his Red Sox can celebrate his team’s 8 – 2 victory over the ailing Yankees.  The Yankees are … Continue reading →

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#1 Indiana falls..and my bracket is busted!!

Posted on April 1, 2013 by susan

My bracket is officially busted…along with the hopes and dreams of Hoosier fans everywhere.  #1 Indiana took a hard tumble last night to Syracuse, 61 – 50.  It was a very thorough beating with the Syracuse suffocating defense leading them … Continue reading →

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