Because of their seemingly ever-present potent offense, the New York Yankees have been called “Murderer’s Row” and “The Bronx Bombers.” However, there is an old baseball axiom that says, “A good pitch beats a good hit.” The Yankees haven’t won 27 World Series titles with their bats alone. They’ve had that good pitch to stop…
Every time a recession looms or the economy starts to slow down, the government seeks to restore the economy through different stimulus plans. The 2008 recession was one of those cases. When the mortgage crisis hit the economy, causing widespread panic with the sudden financial crash, the government took immediate steps to stimulate the economy…
Well here we go again. Another season of Oakland Raiders football is fast approaching. What will the Oakland Raiders be like in 2009? Will it be more of the same, or will the Raiders finally make some headway in an AFC West that, in my opinion, is wide open? First, I’ll start by saying that…
It’s your first date. You look good? Does your breath smell good? Will she like you? What will you talk about? If these or other questions cross your mind on a first date, don’t be alarmed; everything is perfectly normal. However, while things may be “normal,” they can still make it much more difficult to…
With such a flurry of recent trades in the NBA, even an avid basketball fan may have a hard time keeping up with all the activity. Here’s a rundown of the top trades that have occurred during this year’s transfer window: 1. Shaq was traded to the Suns for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks. 2….
Have you noticed that sometimes it seems that it is the woman who qualifies you, no matter how ugly she is? But then at other times, do you end up rating the most attractive women? The pendulum of who rates who swings back and forth, depending on supply and demand, social context, and who is…
Bali is known by many names to those who have visited the island. Many Indonesians refer to this piece of paradise as “Pulau Dewa” or “Island of the Gods”. Since October 2002, the island has experienced a marked decline in the number of foreign tourists who come to enjoy the diverse landscape, culture and religion…
It’s been several years since the Baltimore Ravens took home the Super Bowl XXXV Championship, and for Baltimore fans, that’s way too long. The team had a breakout year in 2006 with a 13-3 record, but floundered in 2007 with a 5-11 season record and one playoff miss. In season 13, the Ravens hope to…
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Sugar cookies are easy to make at home when you start with a great sugar cookie recipe. To ensure success, bring all of your ingredients to room temperature. Sift dry ingredients before adding wet ingredients. Here is my favorite sugar cookie recipe. Basic sugar cookies 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup of sugar 1/2…
