A Look Back On The Career of Django Reinhardt

Known best for his “Minor Swing” Django Reinhardt had quite the musical career.  Let’s take a look back at his life and accomplishments. ______________________________________________ Django Reinhardt (French pronunciation: [dʒɑ̃ɡo ʁenɑʁt]; 23 January 1910 – 16 May 1953) was a pioneering virtuoso jazz guitarist and composer who invented an entirely new style…

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Rain Delay

The NASCAR race at Homestead is under a rain delay.  This is not totally uncommon as it rains all over the place.  However, this must be aggravating for those in the stands.  It’s probably also aggravating for those still in the Championship fight.  (Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart).  Hopefully the…

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Racing History Will Be Made Today

The final race of the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup series occurs this afternoon at Homestead.  After  Two drivers could win it this afternoon.  Carl Edwards has a 3 point advantage over Tony Stewart.  All the rest are mathematically eliminated.  Yes that includes the 5 time and current defending champion Jimmie…

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Homestead Seems to Favour Edwards

Carl Edwards seems to be pretty much owning Homestead this weekend.  He came in third in the Nationwide race and also won the Pole for Sunday’s Sprint Cup race at Homestead.  Tony Stewart must start further back in the field tomorrow.  Edwards has a strong advantage on Stewart for tomorrow’s…

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