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Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Thoughts on the steroid controversy in baseball: 7 of 66
"Down the left field line-is is enough? GONE! There it is, sixty-two! Touch first, Mark! You are the new single-season home run king," called by Joe Buck on FOX-TV. With these words, the excitement was reinserted into the game of baseball after a recent decline of interest as a part of the 1994 strike. In a sport where statis... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Coaching & Skills Analyzing the bullpen by committee approach: 1 of 8
With the decline of complete games and the emergence of middle relievers and closers, comes the new strategy of bullpen by committee. Today the majority of starters in baseball are groomed to pitch six innings, or until they reach their preset pitch count. This is used to protect the pitcher from overuse and injury. After thi... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Coaching & Skills How baseball managers should plan for the World Series: 2 of 14
The most important thing that a manager can do when preparing for the World Series is setting his pitching rotation. Determining if he can go with three or four man rotation is a major factor if the series reaches a game six or seven. As seen in 2008 with the Philadelphia Phillies, having your best pitcher take the mound as o... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation Cut the junk mail: 7 of 31
If you are tired of seeing the piles of mail scattered around your house that you can seemingly never get through, and you are tired of digging though your mailbox only to find junk mail, help is on the way. Reducing the amounts of junk mail that you get in the mail can be achieved by following these four easy steps.Register ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball (Other) Why baseball is the 'national pastime': 9 of 18
The tragic events that took place on September 11, 2001 challenged the strength of character and willpower of the citizens of the United States. With the city of New York facing one of the most heart wrenching times in the nation's history, individuals turned baseball to aid in the healing process as it was something they fel... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) A buying guide to patio heaters: 5 of 10
Purchasing a patio heater can prolong your outside patio season, allowing you to enjoy it during the late fall and even early spring. When considering what type of patio heater to buy, you will have to choose between permanent or freestanding and portable heaters.Permanent Patio Heaters:Coming in a variety of shapes and sizes... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Coaching & Skills How to throw a Gyroball: 1 of 1
In 2007, Daisuke Matsuzaka brought with him to the United States not only the ability to be a dominant number one pitcher, but also a secret Japanese weapon, the gyroball. Developed by Japanese scientist Ryutaro Himeno, the gyroball was intended to reduce stress on thepitcher's arm. The specific throwing technique was later d... More..
Sports & Recreation > Basketball Coaching & Skills Why basketball coaching is an important part of a child's development: 5 of 8
In today's society the role of a coach has grown ever more important in the lives of his players. They are looked at by their players' as father figures, leaders, and social mentors, helping student athletes adapt to their new surroundings at school. Coaches can greatly impact the lives of their players, creating a brighter f... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Coaching & Skills Why the complete game is a thing of the past: 5 of 7
Baseball has become a business. The players are the organization's investments. In order to protect these investments, pitchers have been put on strict pitch counts to prevent fatigue, and injury. With the millions of dollars being spent on pitchers in today's free agent market, the last thing a team wants to do is overuse th... More..
Home & Garden > Plumbing Repairs Winter home heating inspection: Keep your home safe and warm: 6 of 7
As the autumn leaves begin to fall, and the air is filled with a brisk chill, it reminds us that winter is just around the corner. It also is the time of the year to perform a home heating inspection. This involves checking all heating aspects of your home in order to ensure you are maximizing you equipment as well operating ... More..