Category: Sports
NASCAR has risen to become the second largest spectator sport in the United States
NASCAR has emerged from its state as a largely regional phenomenon to become the second largest spectator sport in the United States. This article analyzes NASCAR television events as ritual celebrations of a different ideology. The document traces the development of NASCAR within the socio-cultural setting of the mid-to-late 20th century in the American South.…
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Sports – Dominant Wilt "the stilt" chamberlain
Probably known as the most dominant basketball player in history is National Basketball Association hall of famer Wilt “The Stilt” Chamberlain. Throughout his career, Wilt captured multiple scoring titles and scored more points in a game than anyone else in a professional-level game. In addition to a game scoring record, Wilt also scored the most…
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The Air Jordan Legacy – Part 3 of 5
Like the 13, the Air Jordan XIV got a bit of a cool reception, however, in the end it got the last laugh. Dare you ask what Michael Jordan in his prime and the Ferrari 550 Maranello have in common? Well, they were both beautiful, sleek, ultra-fast, responsive, and high-performance machines. Described as “essentially flawless”…
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General Guidelines for Church Construction
The following guidelines for church building are an excerpt from the authors’ book,”before building“. These church building guidelines have been compiled from a variety of sources including years of experience seeing what really works and what doesn’t. Use these guidelines as a starting point for planning, but keep in mind that These are general guidelines…
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Crucial Tips for Leveraging Support Bets from NBA Players
Most Australian and US betting websites offer different NBA betting markets for each game. One of the most interesting and sometimes lucrative are the basketball player performance betting markets. Outside of the game’s superstars, most player stats fluctuate significantly each night. So if you can determine when a player’s night will or won’t be, you…
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AFL Memorabilia: Who is John Coleman?
The United States has the NBA and the NFL, while Europe has the FA Cup and the UEFA. On the other hand, Australians have their own sporting tastes. For them, the important thing is rugby or Australian rules football. The AFL (Australian Football League) is one of the most attended and watched sporting events in…
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Top 8 Features to Look for in an Emergency Water Purifier
A healthy source of drinking water is the most important item to have on hand in the likely event of an emergency or disaster, after breathable air. Food, of course, would rank second among the most needed items in the event of natural or man-made disasters or emergencies. In most cases, after a disastrous event,…
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Hodgkin Lymphoma and Brian’s Story: A Highly Curable Cancer
BRIAN’S STORY Brian was a 20-year-old college basketball star who was in excellent condition with no history of health problems. He grew up in a tough neighborhood with a single mother who raised him to be a fine young gentleman. He was awarded a basketball scholarship to the state university, where he became the league’s…
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The Different Michael Jordan Movie Documentaries – The Early Years
Nowadays, we always hear in the news and media that he or she is the “Michael Jordan” of this or that. He gives everyone the impression that his previous athlete was the best in that sport. That prompts me to describe the unique Michael Jordan movie documentaries that have been released since he entered the…
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How to block shots in hockey
be brave The most important tip is to place your legs and body directly in front of the shot. The puck must hit the shin guards directly. If you are afraid of being hit by the puck and you turn to the side, you risk removing the puck from your ankle or the side of…
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