Ralph Lee Earnhardt was born on February 23, 1928 in Kannapolis, Cabarrus County in North Carolina, the youngest of four children, the son of John Henderson and Effie Mae Earnhardt. The family was part of the farming community, and after leaving school Ralph worked in one of the cotton mills for several years. The wages and conditions were poor and […]
Sometimes I hear wives who feel they are listening to complaints or even scolding for something that is almost their right: to continually talk about their husband’s past indiscretions or affairs. Wives often feel they have the right to continue to ask questions or to continue to bring up the issue when it crosses their minds. But often, the husband […]
Terry Stotts, like any coach who has coached the Grizzlies, Hawks and Clippers, begins his real coaching career this year and is doing a great job. Magloire and Simmons joined at the start, as well as the return of rookie Andrew Bogut and TJ Ford. The new additions have given Milwaukee new life in the playoffs. The 11-7 Bucks have […]
Many great baseball players made the game interesting and memorable. These athletes have made important contributions to why so many young people want to play. One of the baseball hall of famers who made such an impact is Howard Earl Averill. He was nicknamed, Rock. Averill was born on May 21, 1902 in Snohomish, Washington. He played with the Boston […]
Last week was one of the most disappointing in my 25 years in the sports reporting industry. Not only a lot of my games didn’t work out for me, not much in life did work for me either, so I thought I’d take this opportunity to share. It’s Monday and Martin Luther King Day. Excellent! That means a big NBA […]
Our football insiders for NFL Picks report that the Miami Dolphins are truly a team on the rise and one of the NFL teams to watch for the 2010 NFL season. The Miami Dolphins ran an unconventional wild offense last year that no one in the league could figure out, as they had one of the best rushing attacks in […]
It’s hard to overstate how good Brett Favre is and was. He came to the league in 1991, and after a year on the bench with the Atlanta Falcons, a trade landed him in Green Bay, where he really made his mark. During his time with the Packers, he led the league in passing numerous times, made multiple trips to […]
The San Francisco 49ers are one of those teams that people are familiar with, even if you’re not a sports fan. This team is passionate about the game and has won many championship titles and broken several records to prove it. After the 2008 season, the team underwent some changes in personnel and players, which fans and management are looking […]
Selflessness is a winning strategy when dedicated to a worthwhile cause or goal that is bigger than any one individual. Dictionary definitions of selflessness highlight a limited view of this concept with a focus on phrases like “not caring about yourself” or “putting the needs of others before your own.” In practice, selflessness is always a balance between one’s own […]
The province stretches from the dramatic Drakensberg Mountains to the coast in the southeast. Some highlights to see and do in KZN include: a visit to the path of battlefields – The main wars between the British, the Boers and the Zulus were fought here. There are more than 50 battle sites that can be visited. This is best done […]
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