recaps

The Week That Was: Preakness Weekend 2013 Edition

19 May 2013

Two weeks ago, I had ignored Orb at my own peril as a pick for my Kentucky Derby bet (as well as putting my bet on the wrong “golden” horse). This weekend at the Preakness Stakes, had I picked him in a trifecta box bet, I would have lost. Alas, this also means no Triple [...]

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The Week That Was: Mother’s Day 2013 Edition

12 May 2013

Happy Mother’s Day to my mom and all of my stepmothers, as well as to all of the mother’s of the world. May your day be filled with brunch and carnations, and a cool present or two. While you’re out enjoying mimosas with your mother, here is what you may have missed this week… Paid [...]

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The Week That Was: Kentucky Derby 139 Edition

5 May 2013

Did your favorites pull across the finish line at Churchill Downs, adding a huge amount of cash to your bank account? Did you lose your shirt — literally if in the infield; figuratively otherwise — at the track? Were you able to crash the party of choice to meet the stars you wanted to see? [...]

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The Week That Was: 28 April 2013 Edition

28 April 2013

Another relatively quiet week has passed through the avenue, the cross streets hosting more activity than usual. Make your way inside to discover what you might have missed this week. Celebrated the Earth with the technology that has transformed its face Watched planes and fireworks take to the skies over the Ohio River The first [...]

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The Week That Was: Thunder 2013 Edition

22 April 2013

This weekend was the kickoff to two weeks’ worth of festivities leading up to the 139th running of the Kentucky Oaks and Derby in my city of birth, which began with one of the largest displays of military power and fireworks in the United States, Thunder Over Louisville. This year’s outing over the Ohio River [...]

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The Week That Was: Tax Day Eve 2013 Edition

14 April 2013

Two things are inevitable in life: death and taxes. Come tomorrow, one of those will be more so as millions of taxpayers in the United States file their paperwork by midnight local time, lest they find themselves in a world of hurt. Before that time comes, however, let us have a look back on the [...]

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The Week That Was: Double Cardinal 2013 Edition

7 April 2013

As of this writing, the University of Louisville Cardinals are one last game away from the national championship in NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball. Should both teams take it all, my city will be painted red and black for the next week, from the street to the Derby hats; men’s coach Rick Pitino’s [...]

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Through the Rearview: March 2013

31 March 2013

As spring makes its way into the Northern Hemisphere, as autumn assimilates the southern seas, we must now prepare to welcome the April rains. Before we commit to this ritual, however, let us have one final look back upon the month that was March 2013. Opened the avenue to advertising, other forms of patronage Introduced [...]

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The Week That Was: Easter 2013 Edition

31 March 2013

On this day some 2,000 years ago — possibly — a messiah rose from the grave and ascended into the skies upon his saw-bladed dragon cycle, redeeming humanity with his ultimate sacrifice. But before we get into all of that, here is the week that was. Played five songs from five new albums released during [...]

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The Week That Was: St. Patrick’s Day Edition

17 March 2013

By the time this weekend is over, a good part of the United States will have had their fill of green beer, potatoes and corned beef, all the while pretending (most likely) to be Irish. They will then pass out, a result of the numerous Irish Car Bombs they’ve dropped upon their livers. Before that [...]

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