Archive for May, 2011



Mother’s Day and Free eCards

What better thing to do on Mother’s Day than send out a free eCard! One reason this is better then driving down the CVS and picking up a paper version (other then saving money) – It saves paper, and aren’t we all trying to go green. Where can you find these free eCards? eCardPlanet and […]

Shaquille O’Neal’s return

Shaquille O’Neal was active for a Celtics game for just the second time since February 1, giving Boston a huge post presence and perhaps altering this Eastern Conference semifinal series. He scored 2 points in 8 minutes 29 seconds in the Celtics’ 97-81 victory over the Heat in Game 3 last night at TD Garden. […]

Giro d’Italia 2011

Vincenzo Nibali – Liquigas-Cannondale – starts the Giro d’Italia as the leader of the Italian challenge to Alberto Contador, but the Sicilian has insisted that such pressure and responsibility on his shoulders has not affected his mindset in the build-up to the race. “It’s true that there’s more pressure, but I’m approaching the race with […]

Herman Cain and GOP Presidential Debate

Herman Cain emerged from the first GOP Presidential Debate as a statesman, a man of courage, and a leader who is in charge. Herman Cain commanded the debate stage with poise, confidence, and an articulate delivery. Herman Cain entered the debate on Thursday night as a dark horse candidate with little name recognition and virtually […]

50th anniversary of Freedom Riders

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the start of the Freedom Riders campaign – white activists who were determined to strike a blow for civil rights. On May 4, 1961, they boarded buses bound for New Orleans, intent on challenging segregation laws along the way. At the time, a federal law mandated that all […]

Kentucky Derby 2011

The competitive demise of one time Kentucky Derby betting favorite Uncle Mo appears to have been greatly exaggerated. Following a disappointing third place performance in the Wood Memorial and the revelation that Mo was suffering a gastrointestinal infection he not only fell from the position as betting favorite but was questionable to even race in […]