The holiday, which was originally used to honor one of Ireland’s most recognized saint’s, ♣Saint Patrick (circa AD 387–461), would later become a day of feast in the early 1600’s, before eventually being adopted as a secular holiday for celebrating Ireland’s culture in many parts of the world. Read more here
♣St. Patricks Day Trivia
Irish in America
36.3 million U.S. residents claimed Irish ancestry in 2008, more than eight times the 4.4 million-person population of Ireland itself. The only ancestry reported more often was German.
Massachusetts residents were twice as likely to claim ♣Irish ancestry as the nation overall, with a rate of 24 percent compared with 12 percent.
Those with ♣Irish heritage were more likely to have higher household income, own their own homes and earn educational degrees. Specifically:
Irish Saying: “There are only two kinds of people in the world, The Irish and those who wish they were.”
32 percent of Irish Americans older than 24 held at least a bachelor’s degree and 92 percent held at least a high school diploma, compared with 28 percent and 85 percent for the entire U.S.
American actor Jan-Michael Vincent who is best-known for his role as helicopter pilot String fellow Hawke on television series Airwolf is still alive. Its great news for his fans as his death rumor was floating on net.
After this hoax his fans were very upset and they were trying to know whether it’s true or not.
Cheer up guys your star is alive and enjoying a good and healthy life. Jan-Michael Vincent was born on July 15, 1944 and for his role in Airwolf his salary was rumored to be the highest of any actor on American TV, at $200,000 per episode. Read full story here
The Associated Press: The parents who pulled the balloon boy hoax in hopes of landing a reality TV show were sentenced to jail Wednesday — 90 days for him, 20 days for her — and barred from profiting from their newfound celebrity status for the next four years.
Tiger Woods and his wife Elin Nordegren are rebuilding their marriage – amid speculation the golf star’s return to the fairway could make TV ratings history.
Billionaire Woods, 34, and Nordegren, 29, have been photographed together for the first time since Woods’ rampant secret sex life was exposed last November.
They were seen strolling down the driveway of their Florida mansion.
Both are decked out in sports apparel from Nike, one of Woods’ few remaining sponsors. They are expressionless as they walk side by side, and it was unclear if she was wearing a ring.
The couple have been spotted kissing outside their home and are believed to be living together there again.
The Huffington Post Reports: Tiger Woods and his wife Elin Nordegren (PHOTOS) were seen kissing Monday, their first openly witnessed kiss in months, according to RadarOnline. Read more here
Woods, who announced an “indefinite” break from the game in December, is expected to make an tournament comeback at or before the US Masters on April 8.
After learning of Woods’ affairs with up to 14 women, a furious Nordegren threatened to divorce the star. Now, they appear to be on the mend. Read full story here
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David Beckham was “completely destroyed” when he reported the news of his torn Achilles to the England camp immediately after it occurred on Sunday night.
Fabio Capello is awaiting the full medical details after Beckham’s surgery on Monday, but the England camp already know that the midfielder won’t play for six months – at the earliest. More at ESPN.com
The England international pulled up in the 87th minute at San Siro today and hobbled off, claiming he heard his tendon snap and felt his calf muscles spasm. He was carried off on a stretcher, with the nightmare of missing the World Cup unfolding before his eyes. Read full story here
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was unable to celebrate his side’s vital 3-1 win at Stoke after teenager Aaron Ramsey suffered an horrific injury.
Ramsey was injured in the second half in a tackle with Ryan Shawcross, who was sent off and left the pitch in tears after seeing the extent of Ramsey’s injury. Readfull story here
Tomlinson’s agent, Tom Condon, said Sunday that the New York Jets signed the former Chargers running back to a two-year contract.
The Jets confirmed that they have agreed to a deal, adding the aging star to the NFL’s top-ranked rushing offense last season.
A source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter that Tomlinson’s contract is for $5.1 million with an escalator that could boost it to $5.6 million.
“He wanted to go to a team that he thought had a chance to compete for the championship,” Condon told the AP. “He wanted to go somewhere where he had a chance to have a significant role, and so with the Jets he also was going to be very familiar with the offensive system.”
The Jets reached the AFC Championship Game last season, eliminating Tomlinson and the Chargers along the way.
Official Website of San Diego Chargers All Pro running back LaDainian Tomlinson. Includes news, biography, statistics, gallery, and information
The 2006 NFL MVP, cut last month by San Diego, chose New York over Minnesota after visiting the Vikings on Thursday. Tomlinson spent Friday with the Jets, capping it with dinner with coach Rex Ryan, general manager Mike Tannenbaum and other team officials. Read full story here
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The Associated Press: The Washington Capitals have acquired center Eric Belanger (buh-LAHN’-zhay) from the Minnesota Wild for a second-round draft pick. The deal was done Wednesday, before the NHL’s deadline. The 32-year-old Belanger will be a free agent this summer. He has … Continue Reading
Rielle Hunter is breaking her silence, telling a national magazine she’s still in love with “Johnny” and she believes he’s in love with her.
The home wrecker dishes dirt to GQ magazine on her sex scandal with the former presidential contender and poses for a photo spread with their love child.
Hunter told the glossy that Edwards, whose cancer-stricken wife left him over the affair, is “supportive of me talking now.” Read full story here
Massachusetts residents were twice as likely to claim ♣Irish ancestry as the nation overall, with a rate of 24 percent compared with 12 percent.
