Sports & Recreation > Baseball Coaching & Skills The mechanics of a baseball swing

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Pop 'n glide, pop 'n glide, see the ball before you stride!That little mantra is nearly as old as the game of baseball itself. I first heard it nearly 40 years ago, when I was playing American Legion ball. Rick Collier, our star hitter, used the expression and it propelled him to hitting success nobody had ever seen from him ... More..

Business > Finance & Insurance Choosing a commercial insurance agency

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Before choosing a commercial insurance agency, responsible for placing your insurance policies with a company or companies that will best protect your business, invest some time in choosing what parts of your business need coverage the most. Naturally big-ticket items like buildings, inventory and equipment must be insured, a... More..

Arts & Humanities > American Authors Book reviews: When We Get To Surf City, by Bob Greene

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The thrill of a lifetime, unexpected and against all odds, for a middle-aged man who found his version of the boyhood dream of running away and joining the circus. That's what award-winning journalist Bob Greene details in his new book, When We Get To Surf City, a Journey Through America In Pursuit of Rock And Roll, Friendshi... More..

Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes How jazz is still relevant in 2008

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Jazz is still relevant in 2008 because, fortunately, there's still people who can appreciate great musicianship, when they hear it and see it.Jazz, to the discerning listener, who couldn't play a note if his life depended on it, is all about the music, unlike some other forms of music where personality dominates and musicians... More..

Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Should Election Day be a national holiday?

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No, Election Day should not be a national holiday, but the fact that it's held on the first Tuesday in November is antiquated, as is the use of the Electoral College in presidential races, and both should be changed.In his 2007 book, titled The New American Story, former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley pointed out that the reason E... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Sports News & Opinion (Other) Could professional American sports ever die?

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The passion of fans about the ups and downs, fates and fortunes of their favorite sports teams has fueled debate, and made sports-talk radio not just a rant, but growth-industry for over 20 years. Listening to some of the calls, illogical, ignorant or infuriating as they might be, is a source of fascination in human behavior.... More..

Health & Fitness > Gym & Health Club Beginner's guide to weight training routines

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So, you want to feel better, and think a gym membership might be the ticket. Well, you're on the right track, just keep your thoughts and feelings focused in that direction. And make a true decision to do it. What do I mean by a true decision? It means cutting off any other possibility. I made a decision like this more than e... More..

Personal Finance > Insurance Basics What insurance coverage do you need and why?

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If you own an apartment house or other commercial building, be sure to check your insurance coverage with a fine-tooth comb, at least once a year, when the policy renews. This check becomes more important, particularly if you've owned the building for a long time, and downright vital if the building existed long before you bo... More..

Sports & Recreation > Baseball (Other) It's baseball season again

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It had never happened before, and it hasn't happened since. It's my one time at-bat in the hundreds or even thousands of baseball games that I have played, that I will never forget. It was April, 2001, and we were playing our first game of the year at our home park, against a team of younger players. We were the 40-plus playe... More..

Personal Finance > Auto Insurance Auto insurance

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Insurance: everybody needs it, nobody likes it.Often, insuring an automobile is a person's first experience with buying insurance. People often say, "I'm a good driver, so why is my premium so high?" There are many reasons for this, too many to delve into here. Suffice it to say, even if your driving record is accident and vi... More..

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3. Should Election Day be a national holiday?
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7. Could professional American sports ever die?
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