Chicago

I have been vacationing in the Windy City.

Heidi Collins

Happy 38th birthday to CNN anchor/reporter Heidi Collins. She is the best out there. Come on CNN give her her own show!

Happy Birthday

Happy 48th birthday to Annette Bening today. She is a great actress.

Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons begin their series tonight with the Miami Heat. It is the Eastern Conference Finals.

Detroit Shock

The WNBA starts this Saturday. Here is a preview of the Detroit Shock.

Lance Armstrong Foundation

Wednesday May 17, is LIVESTRONG Day. The Lance Armstrong Foundation's mission is to inspire and empower people with cancer to live strong. We serve our mission through education, advocacy, public health and research programs.

The Jason Taylor Foundation

The Jason Taylor Foundation’s mission is to support and create programs that facilitate the personal growth and empowerment of South Florida’s children in need by focusing on improved health care, education and quality of life

Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs last night taking the series from the Bucks 4-1. They will play the winner of the Cleveland/Washington series in the second round.

Women's Basketball Hall Of Fame Induction

The Women's Basketball Hall Of Fame Induction is today in Knoxville. This years inductees include: Geno Auriemma, Clarissa Davis-Wrightsil, Paula Goncalves da Silva, Janice Lawrence Braxton, Katrina McClain Johnson, and Barbara Stevens.

Morgan State

Morgan State has a new basketball coach. They have given Todd Bozeman a much needed second chance. He's the former coach of the Cal Golden Bears.

Patricia Neal Quote

“A master can tell you what he expects of you. A teacher, though, awakens your own expectations.”

Patricia Neal Biography

Patricia Neal: An Unquiet Life has just been released. I have purchased this book and it is an interesting read about a fabulous actress. It is available from Amazon.

Florida Spring Football Game

The Florida Spring Football Game is Saturday at 1:30 PM at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Gates open at noon.

University of Florida Athletics Hall of Fame

Chris Doering and Danny Wuerffel will be inducted into the University of Florida Athletics Hall of Fame tonight at a ceremony at the Touchdown Terrace. They will forever be linked by the moment, the play - their miraculous 28-yard touchdown throw and catch that beat Kentucky 24-20 in the closing seconds in Lexington on Sept. 2, 1993.

House Of Speed

The House of Speed's training sessions are designed for athletes involved in any sport. The training focuses on the developement of skills and uses specific conditioning exercises to enhance the one quality an athlete needs most...speed. This was started by Don Beebe. Don has given time to the Make a Wish Foundation and has been a regular offseason speaker to church groups, giving Christian testimony and an inspirational message. Don was honored as an "Unsung Hero" at the 24th NFL Players Association Awards Banquet; the award recognizes players from each team who exemplify dedication and love of football, fans and community

The Christopher Zorich Foundation

The Christopher Zorich Foundation was established in 1993, and is committed to the realization of human potential - mind, body, and spirit. Our credo is 'One Purpose, One Goal,' which is to provide assistance and opportunities to disadvantaged Chicagoans, while striving to foster a sense of caring and fellowship, which crosses race, religious, economic, and social boundaries.

Music Recommendation

Jessi Colter has a new CD out called "Out Of The Ashes". It is her first album in many years. It is available from Amazon.

Happy Easter!

Childhelp

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The mission of Childhelp is to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of abused and neglected children.

5TH ANNUAL TIM DWIGHT FOOTBALL CAMP

The Tim Dwight Football Camp helps young athletes perform better, it also helps two organizations do good – splitting proceeds evenly between donations to The Children’s Hospital of Iowa/Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Tim Dwight Scholarship Fund. The dates are JUNE 21 - 23, 2006. Register now!