VCU WINS THE CAA, GADES BACK IN ACTION

The VCU Rams beat George Mason last night 71-50 in championship game of the CAA, the Rams dominated this game for the most part in front of a sell out crowd of 11,200 fans. With the Rams win they are now on there way to the NCAA basketball tournament joining Radford which is the only other team from Virginia that looks like they are going to be in the big dance unless Virginia or Virginia Tech wins the ACC tournament. The Richmond Renegades return to the ice tonight on the road against the Fayetteville FireAntz, the Gades need to win this game or take it to OT or they will fall to 5th place in the SPHL standings. The Gades will be back at home this Friday night and they will also be at home on Sunday as well. My PAIN index is as high as it has been in while, I am just sore all over and I haven't slept that well the last few days for some reason. Don forget the Colonials baseball team opens up the season Friday at 5pm at home against Varina and that the Thomas Dale baseball team opens up there season tomorrow on the road at Varina. MICKEY

Some of us have great runways already built for us. If you have one, take off. But if you don't have one, realize it is your responsibility to grab a shovel and build one for yourself and for those who will follow after you. ~ Amelia Earhart

TODAY IS
Harriet Tubman Day
Salvation Army Day
Festival of Life in the Cracks Day

The top five U.S. states with highest homeownership rate:
1. West Virginia
2. Alabama
3. Delaware
4. Michigan
5. Minnesota

If You Have Stuck Sliding Windows
A little silicone spray lubricant (sold at hardware stores) will grease the skids. Spray it onto a rag, then wipe along the tracks, whether they’re metal, wood, or plastic.

Head held high
There's no reason to be dismayed by what others say or do. If they want to behave negatively, that's their problem, and not yours.
No person knows what's best for you more than you do. No person knows what you're capable of accomplishing more than you do.

Certainly other people can support and encourage you, and can be of great help to you, and you to them. See the good and the positive in those around you and connect with it.

Pay no mind to those who would drag you down with their criticism. There's no need to let someone's opinion stop you, for it's just an opinion.

You are who you are, regardless of what others think, say or do. You are unique and worthy and filled with great possibilities.

Focus your energy, your awareness and your efforts on those positive possibilities. You are here, you are capable, and with your head held high you know that the best is yet to come.
-- Ralph Marston

Ralph Emery Talk show host 76
Norman Blake Bluegrass musician 71
Chuck Norris Actor ("Walker, Texas Ranger") 69
David Rabe Writer, producer 69
Dean Torrence Singer (Jan and Dean) 69
Katharine Houghton Actress 64
Bob Greene Newspaper columnist 62
Tom Scholz Rock musician (Boston) 62
Paul Haggis Director, screenwriter ("Crash") 56
Gary Louris Country singer, musician 54
Shannon Tweed Actress 52
Jeanie Bryson Singer 51
Sharon Stone Actress 51
Gail Greenwood Rock musician (L7) 49
Jasmine Guy Actress 47
Jeff Ament Rock musician (Pearl Jam) 46
Rick Rubin Music producer 46
Prince Edward Member of the British royal family 45
Rod Woodson Football Hall of Famer 44
Stephen Mailer Actor 43
Paget Brewster Actress 40
Daryle Singletary Country singer 38
Jon Hamm ("Mad Men")Actor 38
Timbaland Rapper, producer 37
Cristian de la Fuente Actor 35
Shannon Miller Olympic gold medal gymnast 32
Robin Thicke Singer 32
Bree Turner Actress 32
Carrie Underwood Country singer 26
Emily Osment Actress ("Spy Kids" movies) 17