No one expected much from the Toronto Blue Jays in 2005. But surprisingly, prior to the all star break Toronto pitching managed to remain in the American League top 10 while their battling ranked 5th overall in the AL with a collective .268 team average. Unfortunately for Toronto it was all downhill from there as they slid to a final disappointing 80-82 record and fell 15 games behind the Red Sox and Yankees to end their season in...more
The most successful and popular healthcare reform that has already taken place started in 2004 - Health Savings Accounts. This is a special account kind of like an IRA, where anyone with a qualifying high-deductible health insurance plan can put aside pre-tax money to cover future medical expenses.Health Savings Accounts encourage people to save for their future, and when they do need to tap into the money to pay for medical expenses they have...more
Before delving into Muscle And Fitness The Second Key, the final and most important key to success in your muscle and fitness routine, I'd like to remind you about what the previous article discussed.In a previous article, you were given a number of steps to follow. If you haven't received this article, I suggest you read that before reading this one here, as it will make what I'm talking a little more clear. You can access that article here:The HAVE KeyIn summary, Muscle And Fitness The Second Key is the 'DO' key. This is where you structure your actions to take you to your goals. You must decide which action (Exercise) is the most effective tool to help you achieve that particular goal.Which brings me to the third and final key:The 'BE' KeyThis is what you must BECOME in order to ensure that you take the necessary action to DO whatever it takes to get what you want to HAVE. You already know what your goals are The HAVE keyYou already know what you have to DO to achieve those goals The DO keyIn order to make sure that you carry out the DO key (your chosen exercises), you must BE the type of person that consistently and persistently follows the routine. You must do this without...more
Credit Repair is Not HardCredit repair can be shockingly effective. And it is not difficult. In fact the biggest barrier people face is not in the technical detail of credit repair, it is in their attitude. A small attitude adjustment can make the difference between mediocre results and a life changing outcome. You must approach your credit repair...more
2005 Overview:The 2005 Cardinals were led by one of the greatest offensive player's in baseball, Albert Pujols (.330 41 117). Joined by outfielders Jim Edmonds (.263 29 89), Reggie Sanders (.271 21 54) and Larry Walker (.289 15 82), Pujols and company assembled a regular season winning record of 100-62. During the playoffs, the St....more
Real estate investment in property is less volatile then investing in the share market. As your property grows in value, your capital grows and you also get good dividends. There is a growing demand for residential properties even in the suburbs due to the overly crowded cities. Investing in Residential Property has always been a good investment as it gives a sense of security to you and gives the option of getting good equity income from it. You can either have it as your dream home or you can opt for renting or leasing it out to get more dividends out of it.There are usually two types of Investments in Residential Investments. Self Occupied.A self-occupied property generally yields returns after you sell it. The returns depend upon various property escalation factors like when you bought the property, when you sell it, what is the market rate is, the scope for development of the area and others. You dont get dividends from this, but the net profit through selling after some time would be great.To Be Leased outWhen you lease out, the returns typically vary from 5% - 7% annually only on the basis of rent received per year. The property escalation factors play a vital role here...more
If a brand is a cause, the logo is its voice. It is an indispensable part of a business, project or brand, no matter what nature it is. A business logo is the reflection of a brand or a project that makes it stand out in today's market,...more
2005 Overview:In 2005, the NL West Champion San Diego Padres managed to accomplish more with less. Despite a new ballpark, the offense for the team was spotty all season. Ryan Klesko (.248 18 58) led the team with 18 homeruns while Mark...more
2005 Overview:The Oakland Athletics finished the 2004 season with an impressive 91-71 record ending the year only 1 full game behind the division leading Angels. Unfortunately, the 2005 season didn't end up quite as well for Oakland as...more
2005 Overview: The Milwaukee Brewers put together an impressive 2005 season posting a .500 record (81-81). Led by outfielders Carlos Lee (.265 32 114) and Geoff Jenkins (.292 25 86) the Brewers 2005 offense also received help from 1st...more
2005 Overview:Ask any Royal fan and they will tell you - there just simply weren't many things for them to cheer about in 2005. In fact, the 2005 Kansas City Royals were a complete train wreck and that's putting things somewhat mildly....more
2005 Overview:About the only good news for Detroit Tigers fans in 2005 occurred at the end of the season. In October it was announced that Jim Leyland was coming out of retirement and had accepted the Tigers managerial job. Leyland is...more