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2010 Southern Building Show just around the corner
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 16:34 in Events | Viewed 214 views times | No Comments
When you are a professional in any industry, it is extremely important to stay up to date on all of the latest trend in your field. A good way to do this is by attending relevant trade shows, and when you do, you get the added benefit of a prime networking opportunity since you are
Will Favre return?
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 16:32 in Sports | Viewed 84 views times | No Comments
It would seen like the talk concerning whether or not Brett Favre will be returning to the Minnesota Vikings for the 2010 NFL season will begin in earnest around now, and why not? This drama seems to have become an annual event that football fans can look forward to each and every year once the
Phillies aim for three-peat in 2010
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 16:24 in Sports | Viewed 116 views times | No Comments
With the 2010 Major League Baseball season fast approaching, we will be looking at some of the top contenders to make the post season this year. Our first subject will be the Philadelphia Phillies, who are coming off their second consecutive World Series appearance. In 2009 the Phils fell short of the title, losing in
Kentucky Derby looms over the horizon
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 16:17 in Events | Viewed 109 views times | No Comments
Each year as we turn the page on the calendar the racehorses of the current year enjoy a collective “birthday” for the purposes of their designation in terms of races they are eligible to participate in, so all of last year’s two-year-olds became three when 2010 began. When you think about horse racing, and the
NBA season winding toward playoffs
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 16:08 in Sports | Viewed 87 views times | No Comments
Now that the football season in over and the baseball season has yet to begin, the eyes of many sports fans are turning toward the National Basketball Association. Many people say that the first 82 games are largely insignificant in the NBA, and that the “real season” starts when the playoffs begin. There is certainly
Saints rejoice, Manning a poor sport?
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 15:56 in Sports | Viewed 78 views times | No Comments
Most sports fans can appreciate the elation that is felt by professional athletes when they reach the promised land, as it were, and capture the championship of their sport. Many of us decry the huge salaries and the lapses in judgment that we often see from athletes, but it is hard not to feel good
We’re right to contest Ferdinand ban: Ferguson
Published on 10 Feb, 2010 at 11:23 in Sports | Viewed 93 views times | No Comments
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has justified the club’s decision to appeal against Rio Ferdinand’s four-match ban by highlighting what he believes to be inconsistency within the disciplinary system. Ferdinand originally saw a three-match ban for lashing out at Hull City’s Craig Fagan extended to four games last week because he appealed the decision
AP Goodell hopes union is wrong about lockout chances
Published on 10 Feb, 2010 at 11:18 in Sports | Viewed 166 views times | No Comments
The way Roger Goodell sees it, more is better when it comes to NFL games. The commissioner likes overtime, and doesn’t favor changing the rules. He’s pushing to add a game or two to the schedule. He wants more games overseas and in Mexico. And the notion of less football? Goodell doesn’t like that at
Stricker thrives in rain at Riviera for early lead
Published on 10 Feb, 2010 at 11:17 in Sports | Viewed 91 views times | No Comments
As the weather got worse, Steve Stricker got better Friday in the Northern Trust Open. Stricker chipped in for birdie and twice nearly holed out for eagle — with a pitching wedge from 50 yards and a hybrid from 230 — on his way to a 6-under 65 and the early lead at Riviera. He
Terry sacked as England captain
John Terry was sacked as England captain on Friday as head coach Fabio Capello reacted ruthlessly to the Chelsea defender’s alleged affair with the ex-girlfriend of international team-mate Wayne Bridge. After a brief meeting with Terry at Football Association (FA) headquarters at Wembley, Capello said he had decided to take the captaincy away from the
