Category Archives: Human Interest

The Oscars were…fantastic!

Posted on March 3, 2014 by admin

It was Oscar night last night, the long awaited Academy Awards, the grand finale to the awards season in Hollywood. It had rained for two days in LA (no, the horror) but they managed to make it through and put … Continue reading →

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No medal for USA Hockey team in Sochi, and much more!

Posted on February 22, 2014 by admin

The USA hockey team will not medal in Sochi. What a huge disappointment. After yesterday’s heartbreaking loss to Canada, 0-1, the USA came out flat today against Finland. What should have been a great, competitive game for the bronze medal … Continue reading →

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“Surprise” gold medalist in Women’s Figure Skating

Posted on February 20, 2014 by admin

Well, I guess the politically correct way to describe the results of today’s long program and the resulting finishes on the podium in women’s figure skating would be “surprising”! Russian seventeen year old Adelina Sotnikova upset S. Korea’s Yuna Kim … Continue reading →

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Women’s Figure Skating takes center stage at the Olympics

Posted on February 19, 2014 by susan

Women’s Figure Skating took center stage today at the Olympics in Sochi. It is usually one of the more watched events and today’s short program competition did not disappoint. The Queen, Yuna Kim of South Korea was mesmerizing and finished … Continue reading →

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Bode Miller finally gets a medal..bronze in the Super G

Posted on February 16, 2014 by susan

It finally happened for the much maligned USA ski team! Bode Miller finally got a medal in the Super G…a bronze medal (he actually tied with Canada’s Jan Hudec and yes, they both got medals!). Jansrud won gold and American … Continue reading →

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USA over Russia in Olympic Hockey…did it bring back memories?

Posted on February 15, 2014 by admin

OMG! USA over Russia in Olympic hockey this am. Did it bring back memories for any of you guys? Who could ever forget the “miracle on ice” in 1980 at Lake Placid, NY. Probably the greatest moment in sports I … Continue reading →

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Georgia Tech puts the thriller back in the Thriller Dome!

Posted on February 13, 2014 by admin

Georgia Tech put “thriller” back in the Thriller Dome with a last second buzzer beater three point shot by Marcus Georges-Hunt to defeat Boston College, 74-71. This game was postponed from yesterday due to the winter storm in Atlanta. Things … Continue reading →

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Snowed and iced in…Russians getting it done in Figure Skating

Posted on February 12, 2014 by susan

Well, there is ice (snow, ice, sleet, YUK!) and then there is ice as in Figure Skating competition at the Olympics in Sochi. First, snow and ice for the second time in three weeks in the ATL and across the … Continue reading →

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Surviving “Paradise” is back…how do you do!!

Posted on February 8, 2014 by admin

Well, it is Saturday, (not Wednesday) but Surviving “Paradise” is back! Promoting my book (Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver) and bringing you witty, entertaining and informative posts on Sports and Pop Culture! Have gone through some updates, theme changes, … Continue reading →

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The Super Bowl that was not so “Super”?

Posted on February 3, 2014 by admin

Well, that was a disappointing Super Bowl, especially if you are a Bronco’s fan (me!) and even if you are simply a fan of football and wanted to see a tremendous, exciting, competitive game. Now if you are a Seahawks … Continue reading →

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