From the monthly archives:

May 2008

History of the Kentucky Derby

by admin on May 3, 2008

Founded as the Louisville Jockey Club in 1874, the original Churchill Downs was built by Col. M. Lewis Clark, the grandson of the famed explorer. Inspired by England’s Epsom Derby, Churchill Downs hosted the first Kentucky Derby in 1875.
Named for the original owners of the property, Churchill Downs is known for its famous twin spires, [...]

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New Orleans Is Back With A Vengence

by admin on May 2, 2008

Hurricane Katrina dealt a devastating blow to New Orleans, 2.5 years ago. The images on TV will be etched in our minds for a very long time. But change is in the air and New Orleans is back baby!
But deep down, there is still much sadness and despair. “We’re so glad you’re here,” says tourism [...]

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Must Have Golf Goodies

by admin on May 1, 2008

There will be a smorgasbord of stuff you might want to try or have dreamed about since those cold, wet days in January. Would-be consumers might look at $5.99 brush tees that could make the ball go a tad farther, $1,000 drivers with interchangeable shafts, or putters, including the space-age $199 TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spider [...]

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