The two teams are close polar opposites, even beyond the two thousand miles that separate them geographically. One team made the postseason last year and is expected to make it again in 2018, while the other in yet another long rebuild has not tasted the playoffs in fifteen years. Colorado is consistently among the top…
In a game of baseball, the bat is what matters. An uncomfortable bat can make it hard to hit powerful strokes that drive home. This short section discusses the best youth baseball bats for their varied choices in materials. 1. Composite - As the name suggests, composite baseball bats meld different materials. The commonly combined…
This list is a compilation of surveys, online searches, and food store sales across the US of what Americans despise, to put it bluntly, and not necessarily that of the author, although it does agree with several of the entries: Brussels sprouts - the number one despised food in America, mushy, smelly (can you spell…
If there is one thing that has taken the country by storm, it is the push to have restaurants do more than just stuff one's face. People are becoming more interested in having taste experiences, and a part of this food revolution is the use of bread dipping oil as an appetizer. Now, there are…
I was recently invited by a charming gentleman to Caffe Luna Rosa, where I enjoyed a most enchanted evening. Founded in 1993 by Fran Marincola as a gelateria and paninoteca, In 1997 after renovations it became a full service restaurant. My date arranged for a special table. I arrived a few minutes early and the…
Since the financial crash of 2008, commercial banking has undergone a monumental shift in regulatory reform to both manage and mitigate against operational risk. This transformation has been combined with an increased focus on improving enterprise-wide efficiency, profitability and shareholder value. Established regulations such as Dodd-Frank, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Basel II (superseded by Basel III) and…
Solid terms and conditions for your invoices are extremely important for your small business. If your invoices are complicated to understand or confusing to read, you may do some severe damage to your cash flow. Why? Mainly because if the client can not understand your invoice they're not going just pay. Your client wants to…
Selecting an IP for your company is a decision that should be taken with a lot of care because it is very important. You may need an IP so as to close the company or to get help so as to turn around the company and start earning profits once more. The choice you make…
Trying to decide between portable and permanent ones for your field? Team managers and coaches are recognizing the value of having a low-maintenance, moveable pitching area that improves player performance and tournament scheduling, reduces risk of injury, and keeps youngger players in the sport longer. Learn about the key reasons why they have become an…
Prior to 1900, plates could have made any material, but with the introduction of Robert Keating's design around the turn of the 20th century, they were all required to be made of rubber. As a result, suppliers now offer either all-rubber or partial rubber products. Rubber has distinct advantages. It improves player safety, reduces hand…
