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The History of the T Shirt

atom-i-cash — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:11:09 +0000

The History of the T-Shirt

The history of the T-shirt is replete with origin myths. In one sense, T-shirts — lightweight undergarments designed to be worn in hot or extremely temperate conditions — have been around for thousands of years. Archaeological evidence suggests that laborers in ancient Egypt wore a kind of “T-shirt,” and anthropologists and clothing historians can point to many similar garments throughout history.

Last Century

The modern incarnation of the T-shirt originated sometime between the late-19th and mid-20th century. Some Anglophiles remain convinced that the English were the first to design the T-shirt in around 1880. In any case, by the turn of the century, many clothiers in Europe had picked up on the trend.

United States citizens first became aware of the existence of “light cotton undergarments” during World War I, after American soldiers saw their European counterparts wearing them. Members of the US Navy at that time were required to wear heavy wool uniforms, which were incredibly uncomfortable during the hot European summers.

The US Navy’s claim that it introduced the first T-shirt to America in 1913 is not unchallenged. Many believe that a man named Howard Jones engineered the first “true T-Shirt,” an absorbent athletic garment designed for athletes on the University of Southern California football squad.

The moviegoing public was stunned in 1934 when Clark Gable appeared in the Oscar winning film, It Happened One Night, wearing his slacks with just a T-shirt. With Claudette Colbert in the same motel room, albeit behind a flimsy hanging-sheet “wall,” it was too much for some moralizers, who quickly instituted censorship via a movie rating “commission.”

In World War II, the T-shirt soared to new heights of popularity. Somewhat ironically, photos of American soldiers doing labor in T-shirts glamorized the garments. Shortly after the war ended, in 1948, presidential challenger Thomas Dewey used a massive T-shirt campaign to advocate for his candidacy. Four years later, general Dwight D. Eisenhower also employed a T-shirt campaign (“I like Ike!”) to generate interest. Around this time, American icons like James Dean, John Wayne and Marlon Brando “shockingly” wore T-shirts both in public and in their TV and film appearances. These cultural moments paved the way for a broad new popular appreciation of the T-shirt.

Modern History

In the 1960s and 1970s, the counterculture movement claimed the T-shirt as a symbol of its rebellion. So-called “tie dyed” T-shirts became the rage; screen printing and other home design techniques also empowered people to tailor their own T-Shirt messages. Professional designers expanded the form as well, offering alternative cuts and styles, such as the scoop neck, tank top, and V-neck.

By the 1980s, the T-shirt had solidified its place as a defining garment of a generation. Counterculture figures galore embraced the T-shirt and made it a staple of the American wardrobe. Rock bands, political activists, and other iconic figures of the Vietnam and Woodstock generation all helped cement the T-shirt’s cultural position in the pantheon of native dress.

In the 1990s, the T-shirt evolved further as a social phenomenon. So-called “joke T-shirts” became prominent. Many such shirts included bawdy jokes, lewd plays on words, and the like. At the same time, top-tier designers were reinventing the form as a luxury garment.

By the turn of the 21st century, designers like Diesel and Versace were selling ultra high-end T-shirts for hundreds of dollars. What’s more, during the first decade of the 21st century, we have seen an increasing trend towards proliferation of independent labels. Thus, the T-shirt marketplace has become more variegated than ever. Traditional T-shirt manufacturers, like Jockey, Heinz, and Calvin Klein, continue to produce millions of standard undergarments every year. Simultaneously, medium and high-end designers evolve their own takes on the concept.

Where did the actual word “T-shirt” come from? The answer to this riddle is a matter of debate. Conventional wisdom suggests that the name comes from the shape of the shirt on the body. However, some believe that “T” in “T-shirt” comes from the last syllable of the word “amputee.” The idea behind this theory is that T-shirts with short sleeves resemble the bodies of amputees. Finally, some believe that the “T” is short for “training.” Given the military origins of the garment, there is some at least anecdotal support for this idea.

Future of the T-shirt

How the T-shirt concept will evolve in the future is anyone’s guess. One trend which many marketers point to is America’s increasing desire for “mass customization.” Society demands more and more mass-produced commodities — like T-shirts — but our increasingly individualistic culture simultaneously urges us towards customization. Thus, suggest many designers, the T-shirts of the future may be mass-produced yet made to order. We’ll continue to see the full range of T-shirts currently on the market, but we will also see an increasing number of both professionally customized and clever, “home branded” garments.

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The History of the T-Shirt / Author: Matthew Stewart

Auckland Travel

atom-i-cash — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 08:15:21 +0000

Auckland Travel

A beautiful waterside city with a modern face, the city of Auckland features a spectacular harbour, bridge and cutting edge technology. This appearance is somewhat misleading as despite its urban appearance the city has a more natural side as well. Beyond the metropolitan area Auckland also features lush subtropical forests and a variety of different nature related attractions.

The city of Auckland offers a range of exciting activities and destinations for guests to indulge themselves. The best time of the year to visit Auckland is during the summer months, which is the period of time when the most number of visitors arrive at this magnificent city.

Auckland has two volcanoes that can be explored. One Volcano involves a walk that finishes right at the summit of the now extinct giant. Traverse the top of Mt. Victoria and discover the now defunct artillery that had been hidden there as a strategic military point.

The Auckland Museum is located on the rim of the second volcano that is housed on this island and is in addition surrounded by a variety of parks and gardens. Visitors to the museum can discover the largest collection of Polynesian and Maori artifacts in the world as well as other exhibits as well.

The Auckland Zoo offers yet another nature attraction that features a range of spectacular animal life. Tremble at the sight of Sumatran tigers, listen to the roar of lions, the chattering of monkeys and birds that all call the zoo home. Other inhabitants of the zoo include zebras, giraffes and its most famous pair, two elephants known as Kashin and Burma. Another spectacular facet of the zoo is the ability to gaze upon sea life through a glass window that gives an up close and personal view of marine like never before.

Butterfly lovers can also visit Butterfly Creek and discover the range of different butterflys that are housed here. Discover more than 800 different species of butterfly in a free flying environment. In addition the landscape of the creek is beautiful and features a range of waterfalls, lush foliage, ponds, as well as other animal life such as turtles, fish and plants.

The Auckland Botanic Gardens offers the chance to walk through a beautiful range of different botanical life. Discover plants from all around the world and afterward indulge in a range of snacks and food at Café Miko. This café has sweeping views of the garden and even offers brunch, lunch and afternoon tea. The gardens also feature a visitor center that presents a variety of themed displays.

Beyond this Auckland has several other unique attractions including BeesOnline Honey Centre which sells products that are made from honey and include a range of different honey types that can be used to enhance the flavour of food or as a medicinal treatment.
Auckland even has its own snow park that is deal for those who wish to indulge in snow sports. This attraction is one of the largest indoor snow theme parks in the world.
One thing is for certain, when visiting Auckland there is certainly no shortage of attractions for visitors to indulge themselves. Whatever you’re interests there is always something that is sure to satisfy you.

Langham Auckland functions as an ideal Auckland hotel as it offers its guests the opportunity to stay in this glamorous city in the utmost of comfort. Enjoy a great offering of amenities and facilities in addition to a great location that provides convenient access to a range of destinations.

Auckland Travel / Author: eMarketingEye

Naveen Marasinghe is an Online Marketing Executive at eMarketingEye which is a search engine marketing company that offers integrated Internet marketing services and specializes in serving the online travel and hospitality industry. (http://www.emarketingeye.com/ )

Why Wear a Necklace or Pendant

atom-i-cash — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:32:12 +0000

Why Wear a Necklace or Pendant?

Everyone has an individual style. There are people who wear lots of necklaces at once, some wear none at all, and some people change what they wear according to the outfit they are wearing.

A necklace or a pendant can change a boring outfit into a more interesting look. It may add texture, movement, and color. Some believe that necklaces made of certain gems, stones, and elements have positive health benefits.

Wearing a necklace is a way to show one’s individuality. Many wear jewelry to identify themselves as having a certain interest, like a horseshoe shaped pendant for a western rider or an anchor for a boating enthusiast. Others may choose something whimsical to show their playful side even though they might be wearing a traditional navy business suit.

The colors in the necklace can be used to show off or compliment one’s skin tone and/or to enhance the color of the fabric on which the jewelry rests. Also, outfits made up of contrasting colors or ones with a pop-of-color in a handbag or shoe can be pulled together by a multi-color necklace.

Many people believe that copper jewelry, as well as turquoise and jasper, has health and energy benefits for the wearer, although these claims have not been scientifically proven. At the very least, wearing jewelry made from these sources may cause positive benefits from personal beliefs and because the wearer feels adorned and special. Many choose the materials of a necklace to show wealth or value, or to show off a family heirloom.

A necklace can be a statement of one’s faith, by wearing a cross, a Star of David, or a peace symbol. It can be a way of showing off your hobby of beading, ceramics work, or work with semi-precious stones.

A necklace can even be used to change your physical look. The length of the chain or cord of a necklace can draw the eye up or down, can soften the look of a square or round face, and can shorten the length of an elongated face. Also, an adjustable necklace is a very good idea because one can change the length to suit each outfit.

The real reason to wear any jewelry is to visually share a bit of your personality with those people you encounter on a day-to-day basis. When you are wearing an unusual or attractive necklace, it may provide the connection that allows someone to talk with you or ask you about the necklace.

This article was written by Sibyl Day and Mary Benson of SmallTown Duo for CopperArtworksStore.com. SmallTown Duo features handmade copper jewelry designed by Northern California artist Sylvia Ross. SmallTown Duo features handmade copper jewelry designed by Sylvia Ross at http://www.CopperArtworksStore.com.

Why Wear a Necklace or Pendant? / Author: SmallTown Duo

Posting a Resume to Online Job Board

atom-i-cash — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 03:56:05 +0000

Posting a Resume to Online Job Board

The first step to securing a position by via an Online Job Board is writing a professional resume that stands out from your peers and does not include any major gaffes. Although most candidates know this, many still do not write and post a resume that is mistake free. Here are ten top mistakes to avoid.

Bad Grammar and Spelling Errors – spell checking is a foregone conclusion but many candidates either forget to do this or ignore the importance of using a spell checker. For grammatical issues, have 2-3 people read your resume and critique it.

Formatting – this mistake falls under the “no brainer” category but many people forget to use the same font in their Titles, Section Headers and actual Body of the resume, which makes for a sloppy resume. Check your formatting carefully prior to uploading your resume to an online job board.

Best Foot Forward – don’t hide your success; show a hiring manager how you succeeded in previous jobs and what you’ve accomplished – be specific when/where you can with actual milestones you’ve achieved in your career.

Overly Wordy – be succinct and relevant when conveying information, as a hiring manager will not want to wade through lots of detail.

Gaps in Dates or Misleading Information – ensure all information in your resume is accurate and if you took time off from work for any reason let people know.

No Keyword Focus – many online job boards utilize back end technology that enables a hiring manager to deploy an automated search for a job candidate. Make sure you include keywords in the body of your resume that match the position you are seeking.

Personal Information – in most cases you should not include personal information such as age, race, gender, marital status, etc.

Irrelevant Information – you don’t need to go back to your first job out of high school or college unless it is relevant to the position you are seeking. If it is not relevant then leave it out of your resume – you may want to touch on it during the interview process.

Contact Information – you would think most people would never miss this, but some do. Make sure you have all contact information featured prominently in your resume, with emphasis on digital and phone of course.

Social Networking Posts – more and more employers are doing searches on Social Networking web sites to do preliminary background research on a candidate. Be aware when you post to many of these sites your posts are legacy information, which may sit on a server for years for all to view.

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Posting a Resume to Online Job Board / Author: IC

Redford Visits Tuscan Sun Festival

atom-i-cash — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:30:50 +0000

Redford Visits Tuscan Sun Festival

To bring a piece of Sundance to Cortona: that seems to have been the aim of Robert Redford, who in August visited the town in the province of Arezzo in order to take part, with a poem recital, at the Tuscan Sun Festival. Redford, who as an adolescent studied in Tuscany, in Florence, appeared fascinated by the beauty and by the atmosphere of the places he visited: “It’s incredible how the countryside here makes me come up with ideas, - he said. - the land round here is genuine, without compromise, and genuineness is the basis of the cinema that drives my festival”. The actor then indicated a probable future location for setting up a section of Sundance: the Medici Castle at Girifalco, which was built in the 1500s by the first Grand Duke of Tuscany, Cosimo I.

Recently restored, it is now an exhibition hall in the summer months, and can be visited from April to September. From the top of the tower you can take in a breathtaking view of Cortona and of all the valley of Valdichiana.

The Tuscan Sun Festival was founded and is directed by Barrett Wissman, the head of ImgArtist, a well-known and powerful agency on the international classical scene, bringing for the last 6 years glamour and stars (from Baryshnikov to Sofia Loren) to this corner of Tuscany, with its view over Lake Trasimeno. Given the encouraging response, Wissman then also “exported” the festival to Napa Valley (at its third edition this year) and to Singapore (second edition).

The beautiful town of Cortona - immortalized in the film “Under the Tuscan Sun” - Lake Trasimeno and the wonderful countryside round here (Orvieto, Monte Sansavino) offer the possibility of a relaxing stay, in a unique atmosphere, full of beauty.

Tuscany is a perfect combination of beautiful scenery, art treasures, warmth and hospitality, and superb food and wine. We have some enchanting villas in Tuscany to enable you to enjoy this extraordinary area to the full. The Tuscan villas in our collection of Tuscan villa rentals, many of which are luxury villas, are in the most beautiful positions to enable you to experience this unique place.

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Redford Visits Tuscan Sun Festival / Author: Mike

Naturalizer Shoes The Ultimate Blend of Beauty and Comfort

atom-i-cash — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:03:32 +0000

Naturalizer Shoes: The Ultimate Blend of Beauty and Comfort

Since its inception in 1927 as an ardent shoemaker, Naturalizer has never been looking back in terms of producing shoes for women with a blend of comfort and style. Repute of being the first brand to give feminine touch to shoes by combining contemporary fashion with comfort features, Naturalizer has given new-found freedoms to the busy lifestyle of today’s women. Precisely, Naturalizer shoes are synonymous with feminism, stylish, comfort ness and liberty.

Stuffed with quality leather, soft suedes and unique details, Naturalizer shoes have tried to reflect the personality of women in the modern society. Today, women are found in meetings, tradeshows, conferences, or seminars and they have been seen manipulating events quite confidently. Keeping the assertiveness and cheerfulness of today’s women in mind, Naturalizer has decided to portray the influence of current fashion, blended with the enduring style in its footwear, which everyone could have expected for.

Available in a variety of sizes, widths and colours, Naturalizer shoes are perfect for the active lifestyle. From start to finish, every effort is made during the manufacturing process to ensure a great fit and the highest quality for each shoe. Such shoes interpret the latest fashion with plenty of added comfort – styles that make you look and feel good. Many women, particularly those upward of 40 who are fed up with decades of torture-inflicting shoes, now view the choice between fashion and comfort as an anachronism, and Naturalizer known for its practical styles is responding by adding zing to its new line of shoes. All in all, Naturalizer shoes allow and encourage you to walk naturally, comfortably, and without causing yourself pain or injury. Nowadays, the manufacturer has supplied its products worldwide by using the World Wide Web that sells and ships goods at fewer prices. You can find Naturalizer in the form of heels, pumps, sandals, flat shoes, and virtually any kind of style you could wish for.

Planetshoes.com is specialize in comfortable, healthy, earth friendly shoes products, and dedicated to selling the most comfortable Naturalizer Shoes possible at value prices. Naturalizer Shoes are beautiful, style and fit to your feet enough to wear throughout a day.

Naturalizer Shoes: The Ultimate Blend of Beauty and Comfort / Author: Article Manager

Why Choose paid Public Records Sites Over The Free Ones

atom-i-cash — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:00:10 +0000

Why Choose paid Public Records Sites Over The Free Ones

More than simply finding a site that provides public records, what you should focus on is to look for one that will grant you access to complete public records information. If you will do that, you will soon discover that using the paid providers will be the best option for you to get what you need.

If you will use the sites that claim that they provide public records for free, you will find out that you will face several difficulties. Although there are some information that can be retrieved for free in the net, it is actually almost impossible to get accurate and detailed reports when it comes to other public records, such as in the case with criminal records. As you try and seek this information that you want to search, you will most possibly find that you will not get relevant details at all.

It could be really disappointing for you since the public records site will not meet your expectations despite the promises they say. It could even get to the point that some of them will require you to pay some fees in the end before they give you access to the public records you need.

One of the proven options that could guarantee good results is to go directly to the paid public records resources that you can see online. After all, these are the sites that do spend their money into creating comprehensive sites that will compile millions of legal documents from all over the country.

Just browse the web and look for a site with a good reputation. If you will check out forums and reviews, you will get to see the feedback as shared by other online users who have tried these resources themselves. That way, you would know which ones would be the best ones for you and your needs.

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Why Choose paid Public Records Sites Over The Free Ones / Author: janetrogers

No Faxing Payday Loans No Paper Faxing Needed

atom-i-cash — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:10:23 +0000

No Faxing Payday Loans: No Paper Faxing Needed

Do you need extra money? If so, you may be a good candidate for a no faxing payday loan. Payday or cash advance loans are convenient, and the perfect solution when you need extra cash. While some people are hesitant to obtain a quick personal loan, there is no reason to be ashamed. We all experience financial slumps.

These loans are beneficial for getting a quick loan for a few hundred pounds. In most cases, you may obtain a loan for up to £1000. Some companies offer loans up to £1500. No faxing payday loans are more convenient than receiving a loan through a financial institution such as a bank. For starters, the bank loan process is lengthy. Besides, banks are required to review your credit.

The online way of availing these loans is gaining in popularity these days. Various reputed lenders operate online. To begin the loan process, you simply submit an online application for review. Answer all required questions, and include pertinent information such as employment, income, bank account information, etc.

Requirements:
Although these loans involve no credit checks, you must meet certain criteria’s. For example, you must have a current job, verifiable checking account, and be at least 18. Furthermore, some companies require a monthly income of at least £1000. Before signing and agreeing to a personal loan, read the document carefully. Understand the interest rate, fees, and due date. Moreover, do not default on the loan. Consequences consist of gained interests and late fees.

Some online cash advance companies require you to fax in documents. These may include a copy of your driver’s license, pay stubs, etc. With no faxing payday loans, there is no need of any sort of faxing. However, the company will verify all information. When your application is approved, the cash advance company will direct deposit the funds into your bank account.

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No Faxing Payday Loans: No Paper Faxing Needed / Author: Karen Wardman

When Can You Get Compensation For Whiplash

atom-i-cash — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:21:56 +0000

When Can You Get Compensation For Whiplash?

Out of the numerous types of injuries, such as strains, back injuries, broken limbs, temporary/permanent loss of sight or hearing, the one that most gets our eye is whiplash injuries. Yes, you can claim compensation for whiplash, but it basically depends on how much you have been at fault and how severe the injury really is.

There are several types of whiplash which result in different kinds of pain or discomfort. There are whiplash injuries caused by car accident and these are the most common ones, whiplash from contact sports and from work accidents.

The ones that really interest us right now are the ones resulting from car accidents and that are the most common object for compensation. They are the most common because they are always, or often very severe, or can have disastrous repercussions in the future, if unattended. They usually affect the neck and the back of the person while causing a lot of discomfort and probable spin problems as well. Usually, after an accident it can be days before the injured person starts feeling the first symptoms. These are dizziness, nausea, eye problems such as blurred vision and disability to focus. When having identified any of these symptoms you should have a medical control. If not attended, these symptoms may go away for a period, but they will surely come back to haunt you.

If the accident was partly your fault or if the claim you decide to file is not forwarded within 3 years from the accident you will have a lot of trouble finding a lawyer who would be willing to help you out and take on your case. Personal injury solicitors usually study intensely the cases before taking them on and if they see the smallest problem they will surely let you know whether your case stands or not.

On the other hand, if you are totally the victim in the accident, the compensation you get will be calculated together with your attorney on several grounds. First of all we have the gravity of the injury, the more serious the injury the bigger the compensation. The second thing that adds to this would be any medical expenses you have had due to the accident, any loss of income because of time off from work, or inability to perform your daily tasks. And last but not least, any property damage that you can declare by having kept records of repairing bills, etc.

Having a great attorney surely helps you out and gives you that extra confidence in your case. Alone you will not be able to handle all the stress and problems that may appear, but with the good counselor on your side your compensation for whiplash will definitely be that which you had expected.

When Can You Get Compensation For Whiplash? / Author: Lindsay Nolan

A Tattoo Design Gallery is the Best Place to Shop Around for Great Tattoo Ideas

atom-i-cash — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:46:50 +0000

A Tattoo Design Gallery is the Best Place to Shop Around for Great Tattoo Ideas

Who would have thought that finding a reliable and impressive tattoo design gallery is really so hard? It can be a pain in the neck when you have to spend precious time just browsing the net for that wonderful design that you want. As a matter of fact, you don’t need to look far when searching for that tattoo design gallery, because there are so many of them out there that can offer you anything and everything that has anything to do with tattoos. The problem is not the number of the tattoo design galleries, but rather the quality that they offer to their clients, which is of more importance.

It would be so refreshing to see a tattoo design gallery that is so full of amazing works of art that you can just glance through. This is one of the characteristics that most customers, both men and women, are looking for in a tattoo design gallery. Sadly, most of them, due to the lack of available tattoo design gallery that they can surf, ends up settling for less.

One of the simplest methods for finding the perfect tattoo design gallery is to search online with the help of the forums - the almost forgotten place on the internet where a lot of people are exchanging ideas about anything and everything under the sun, and where the subject about the tattoo design gallery is also being tackled. Internet forums are amazing tools, not only for chit-chatting, but also for finding out about things like a tattoo design gallery.

You will find in these forums several hot topics that talk about tattoo design gallery. It is the ideal place for you to roam around and read the message threads that other members are posting. You will also find great questions being answered by other people about tattoo design galleries. It is a very simple method and yet a lot of people neglect to do it.

A tattoo design gallery is not only a place for men. Tattoos have also become popular among women, and since then this practice become acceptable socially, thanks to all those tough-looking women and celebrities who are sporting different designs of tattoos nowadays. The designs for women are different from the ones that are being used by men. Women are extremely careful when it comes to choosing a tattoo, because they want to create a body of art that will add more beauty to their already striking body.

Tattoo designs for women can also be found in the tattoo design gallery and one obvious trait that separates the designs for men from women is the size of the design. Women are fond of sporting smaller and more feminine designs. The famous designs for women comprise of butterflies, flowers and heavenly bodies like stars, suns and moons. There are also some women though who are going after bigger tattoo designs, and this is due to the increasing popularity of tattoos among them.

There are great tattoo design ideas are all over tattoo design gallery, you can find them online or offline. When you opt for the internet, make the effort to visit different forums, because that is one of the cool places where you can find them.

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A Tattoo Design Gallery is the Best Place to Shop Around for Great Tattoo Ideas / Author: Naisara

The Best Three MLB Hitters Of All Time

atom-i-cash — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:44:13 +0000

The Best Three MLB Hitters Of All Time

Who are the best three hitters in the history of major league baseball? There are a few important things to consider. The first is peak performance. How great was a hitter during his peak seasons? The second is longevity, or career performance. How long was a hitter great? And the third is era. What was the hitter’s competition like? Were his stats inflated or deflated based on circumstances beyond his control? When taking into account each of these criteria I’ve come up with the following list of the three greatest hitters in the history of major league baseball.

It is important to note when reading this that I am not considering defensive skill when compiling this list. It’s entirely about hitting. I’m also not going to give a player more credit as a hitter because they are a shortstop instead of a left fielder. I realize that when considering “replacement value” a great hitting shortstop can be more valuable than an even greater hitting left fielder but that’s beyond the scope of this article.

#1 Barry Bonds - Certainly this will be a controversial pick, but it’s also the obvious choice. Barry Bonds is, in fact, the greatest hitter who has ever played the game of baseball. His major competition is Ted Williams and Babe Ruth who I believe should both be somewhat marked down due to inferior competition, but even without such a mark down, Barry Bonds dominates when talking about best peak performance.

Based on OPS+, Bonds had the three greatest seasons in baseball history (2002, 2004, & 2001 - in that order.) Babe Ruth had the next best 3 seasons and Ted Williams the next best 2 seasons. Incredibly it’s then Bonds at #9 (2003) and Ruth again at #10 and #11. What’s that mean? The top 11 greatest hitting seasons of all time were all by these three hitters. There’s no surprise then that these are the top three hitters of all time in my list.

Bonds has to be #1 though, because his peak was higher than any other peak and he did it in a much more competitive era than did Ruth or Williams.

Of course Bonds also has some great career numbers (most obviously as the all time leader in home runs) but it’s his peak performance numbers that make him the greatest hitter of all time. He holds the single season record for slugging percentage, on base percentage, OPS, OPS+, walks, & home runs.

It’s also worth noting that of these three great hitters, Bonds is the only one who was a great base runner (over 500 career stolen bases) and while I did make note that I am not considering defense when compiling this list, I do think it’s worth pointing out as a curiosity that Bonds is also the only one of the three who was a great defensive player (not counting Babe Ruth’s amazing pitching skill of course.)

#2 Babe Ruth - If you look at overall career rate stats then Babe Ruth cannot be topped. Ruth is the career leader in slugging percentage & OPS. He’s second in career on base percentage. But I do think it’s not fair to give Ruth the #1 slot only because of these career rate stats. Ruth’s career rate stats were not pulled down by early poor seasons like Bonds’ were. Also, as mentioned earlier, the competition during this era was just not nearly as strong.

Still, you can make a strong argument that Ruth should be #1. To get an idea of how dominant Ruth was, he lead the AL in OPS 13 of 14 seasons from 1918 to 1931. The only year he didn’t lead was his injury shortened season of 1925. Bonds streak as a truly dominant hitter was shorter but even more impressive.

#3 Ted Williams - Williams .406 season in 1941 is still the last season anyone has hit over .400, over 60 years later. Williams is the all time leader in career on base percentage (.482) Ted Williams is second all time in career slugging percentage (after only Ruth.) There are many career rate stats where Williams is only behind Ruth and many single season rate stats where Williams is only behind Bonds. But the fact is, in both instances, he is behind Ruth & Bonds and while I can still see a good argument for Williams to be #1, it seems in the end he loses out to Barry Bonds & Babe Ruth. He’s my choice for the 3rd greatest hitter in major league history.

Honorable Mentions: Ty Cobb, Rogers Hornsby, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, Jimmie Fox, & the best hitter currently playing: Albert Pujols.

Marvin J. Markus is a contributor to the big show baseball blog which includes a store with Barry Bonds memorabilia & Hank Aaron memorabilia .

The Best Three MLB Hitters Of All Time / Ask About This Article 02nd September 2008

Choosing an Affiliate Program What You Need to Consider

atom-i-cash — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:51:25 +0000

Choosing an Affiliate Program - What You Need to Consider

Is the company reputable?

Even though most of the affiliate programs that you come across in your search for affiliate opportunities will be reputable it is still a good idea to do some research first. Just because an affiliate program may have a fancy website with all the bells and whistles doesn’t mean that they are a reputable program. In order to avoid being scammed you can do a number of things to find out more about the company before you click the “join” button. The first way to learn more about an affiliate program is to do a quick search on google fo the name of the program.

Does this search bring back only a few listings or are there thousands? The more the better, and that is because you can then look at any reviews for the company. You then have to ask yourself, are there glowing reviews? Are there many other affiliate websites built around this company? This type of research will let you know that this affiliate program is here to stay and won’t be folding in a year or two after you’ve worked hard to build your business.

Is there a fee to join the program?

almost all affiliate programs are free to join. This makes sense because the operator of the affiliate program uses your effort to make money from the products you promote for them. You make a percentage and the merchant makes a percentage. Network marketing is a structure where you may be required you to purchase products or pay a membership fee in order to qualify for the sales earnings you have generated in a month. Affiliate programs don’t have such requirements. Many people do very well under both structures.

what is the commission structure?

How you are compensated for your work is the most important aspect of researching affiliate programs before you join. Some affiliate programs pay a fixed dollar amount per sale, some pay you for having people fill out surveys and information, and others will pay for each click you route to their website. Once you have this information you’ll need to find out the commission rate or percentage you will be paid. If you are building a website around a number of affiliate programs you would probably want to showcase the product that pays you the most commissions.

Comparing affiliate programs based on their commission structure will be the ultimate factor in determining how much money you will can generate from the program. Another important factor is whether the company will pay you for repeat sales from the same customer. In other words, If you sell a product through an affiliate company will you be paid for any future sales from that customer? The best affiliate programs have a re-occurring sales feature feature.

Another important commission factor is whether the affiliate program uses a 2-tier system. Having a 2 tier system provides you with two sources of income. The first source comes from selling product, and the second comes from recruiting new affiliates who also sell product. Each affiliate program has different rules so some will pay you for each new affiliate you sign up, while others will pay you a percentage of these affiliates sales.

There are many factors to consider when choosing to join an affiliate program. The last thing you want to do is have a website built around products that are not of good quality, or find out later that the commissions structure was not as you had thought and therefore you end up making less money than you had anticipated. Choosing a reputable affiliate program that has products and services that benefit the consumer is the easiest way to profit with affiliate programs.

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Choosing an Affiliate Program - What You Need to Consider / Author: Michael Laleye

Student Loans without Cosigner Making Study Better

atom-i-cash — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:22:27 +0000

Student Loans without Cosigner: Making Study Better!

Students are really very concerned about their studies and they know how they can achieve their goals which they have set in their mind. To achieve that position in a reputed company, students deliver their best performance. Are you a student who have just passes out his schooling and want to go in the college where you can make your career better. To get the admission, you have to pay a lot of money as an admission charge to the college administration. It is good if you have that much but when you are out of money, then you face a big problem which comes in front of large number of students.

Did you know about the student loans which are available to provide you the financial support for your education? In general student loan, you need a cosigner otherwise the loan companies did not give you the loan. Do not get nervous, there is a Solution for you named as Student loans without cosigner. It is a loan program in which you get the student loan even if you do not have someone to be your cosigner. It is a great help for those who are alone in the world.

There are federal and Private student loans are available which did not need any cosigner to provide you the loan amount. Federal Student Aid program is a federal loan program which gives you the amount necessary to get admitted in the college. It is good option if you have no cosigner and poor credit history. Gift Aid programs are those by which you get the scholarships and rewards which helps in pay the education amount. It is provided to you according to your previous records and merit status. Other than these, there are private student loans which you can get from banks or credit unions. But these generally need cosigner. So searching for a private student loan provider who provides no cosigner student loans is very challenging work. If by luck you get one of the private loan providers, you have to pay very high interest rates. In Addition you will find it uneasy to get the no cosigner student loans from private organizations because they will do a lot of paper works and may take more time which is important if the admission dates are going to closed soon.

You need to fill the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Then according to eligibility factors you can go for the different loans. Some of these loan programs are Federal Stafford Subsidized Loans, Federal Perkins Loan and Pell grants. The chances of getting the private student loans are low due to the unavailability of cosigner. So first you need to try these federal student loans.

Student Loans without Cosigner: Making Study Better! / Author: Kelly Mills

Benefits of Best Exercises

atom-i-cash — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:48:39 +0000

Benefits of Best Exercises

You have decided that you want to be fit and healthy but at a loss as to which exercise program will benefit you best. Before you decide to select or design a beneficial exercise program, there are a few things which you must do. Define your exercise goals and objectives. Write them down so that this will serve as your constant reminder why you want to embark on an exercise program. It also serves to narrow down your search for the best program because you will know what to look out for. For example, you may want to lose weight steadily or you may to build some muscle tone or you just simply want to get fit. Be definite in what you want to achieve so that you will have a clear direction and will choose the right exercise program to achieve your goals more effectively.

Now that you know what your goals are, decide which method is best for you to achieve your objectives. For example, if you are rehabilitating from some illnesses or surgery, you may need to hire a specialized trainer for your particular condition or if you simply want to lose some weight, do you have sufficient knowledge to lose weight permanently or do you need to do more research, read up some books or just hire a fitness personal trainer.

Have a time table drawn up. How many times do you need to exercise a week and for how long to get the best benefits from your exercise program. Ascertain the dates and timing of your exercise program and stick to it. This is crucial because many people without definite plans fail in their quest to get a fit and healthy body.

This exercise log book is to keep track of your progress. In the log book, you will keep a record of how far you have jogged or swum or how heavy were the weights you were lifting so that you can improve your performance on your next exercise session. Without proper record keeping, you will be at best guesstimating on your past performances and chances are that you will not improve to get to your goals as planned. So in order for to get the best benefit from your exercise program, you will need to set your goals and then define them, decide on the methods to get the best benefits and keep a record so that you can get there in record time with your solid exercise program. For more details visit www.soundbodytrainer.com

Benefits of Best Exercises / Author: Prabakar, S

Piece of Mind During Pregnancy

atom-i-cash — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:25:41 +0000

Piece of Mind During Pregnancy

Elizabeth’s personal experiences before and during her three pregnancies.

“After four years of marriage my husband and I started to plan for our family. Unfortunately we ran into some fertility issues because of my endometriosis. We eventually went to a specialist and were able to conceive after 2 years of trying to have our first child. Unfortunately I had an early miscarriage, and it left me very emotional. We decided to try again as soon as medically possible and conceived again. This time I was so anxious because of the miscarriage. I would count the days to my next ob visit just to hear the heartbeat.

Everything turned out fine and we had a beautiful baby girl. My second pregnancy came very quickly after my daughter was born, because we didn’t want to risk the endometriosis causing problems again. Much to our surprise we conceived quickly and everything went well during that pregnancy. Again, I was very anxious during this pregnancy because I had to wait until my OB appointment to hear my baby’s heartbeat. I looked everywhere for a device I could use at home but the only one I could find was a unit that was poorly engineered. I could never get it to work, all I heard was static, never a clear heartbeat.

After my second little girl was born, we decided to try for a third time. I just love children! This did not go as well. We were able to conceive but I had another early miscarriage. So we tried again, another miscarriage, and a third time, the same thing, an early miscarriage. At this point I wasn’t sure I wanted to go through this again, so we waited a year.

We decided to try one more time. We conceived, but I was so concerned about having another miscarriage, that I found myself going to the OB every other week just to check the heartbeat. That is when I did some research, and I told myself, I didn’t care what it cost, there has to be a listening device for home use that was better than what I found before. Also you can’t use some of these devices until your 20th week.

After more research and consulting with my Father-In-Law, who happens to be a Physician, I finally found a device that worked. I obtained my Doppler and picked up the heartbeat right away. I could also hear the movements and kicks of the baby. Being able to identify the heartbeat and movements right around my 10th week was so reassuring to me and my husband. It also allowed him to bond with the baby.

After everything I went through trying to find this technology years ago, my husband and I both felt like this kind of product would be a huge benefit to women. After month’s of research and preparation - Babysheart.com is our answer to addressing this need.

We are so excited about other parents being able to enjoy the increased sense of calm, peace of mind and enjoyment that we found during my last preganacy. We also wanted to build a business that truly helps pregnant women and their families.

Contact Elizabeth thru www.babysheart.com

Piece of Mind During Pregnancy / Author: Liz

IVA Free Advice Get It and Forget Your Debt Woes

atom-i-cash — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:23:49 +0000

IVA Free Advice: Get It and Forget Your Debt Woes

IVA or Individual Voluntary Arrangement free advice is a programme in UK, which is carefully planned to make a debtor, debt free within 5 years. The Insolvency Act 1986 to help debtors avoid bankruptcy introduced it.

A debtor has to have at least £15,000 or more as debt with three or more lenders to be eligible for IVA. It is a financial arrangement, which is legally binding on both the borrower and all his lenders. It helps the borrower by writing off around 75% of his debt and the rest is payable in equated comfortable monthly repayments.

There are many online and offline companies offering free IVA advice. One must be careful in choosing a company and should do a lot of research work, preferably on the internet. A good professional company will help one to overcome his financial problems and debts and start anew his credit history. However, not choosing the right company may land a borrower in more financial problems.

Usually a licensed Insolvency Practitioner or IP is appointed by the IVA Company to draw up the plan for the debtor. He calculates the total debt, the number of creditors, the monthly disposable income and valuation of assets, if any. After the calculation, he fixes a comfortable monthly repayment that the borrower needs to pay, to pay off his debts and come out of his financial burden. This arrangement is for 5 years and any outstanding balance of debt is written off permanently. The advantage of such an arrangement is that all extra costs like interest and penalties are frozen along with any pending legal notice. As this arrangement is legally binding, the creditors cannot harass the debtor with threatening calls to pay off the debt and cannot alter the terms and conditions as laid down.

After having hisself gone through the ordeal of loan borrowing, Daren Jone understands the need for good quality loan advice. To find IVA free advice , bankruptcy online, IVA debt advice , IVA programms for bankruptcy, IVA bankruptcy help, IVA bankruptcy online, IVA Information visit http://www.ivaadvice.biz

IVA Free Advice: Get It and Forget Your Debt Woes / Author: Baidehi Creeper

Online Loans Cash in No Time and without Any effort

atom-i-cash — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:22:14 +0000

Online Loans: Cash in No Time and without Any effort

Loans have always been an integral part of human life. Be it money, food items, or any other human requirement, people used to borrow and repay since the dawn of mankind. With the developments in the business scenario, lenders started offering money to people who were in need. They charge simple interest on the money so that they too can make some profit. Now, there is no need to go hunting for land based money lenders. You can go for online loans.

With the internet gaining popularity as a fast and reliable service medium, money lending companies offer loans on the internet yourself. You can apply for the loan online and the money is transferred to your checking account. But then, there are several minus points too. Different money lending institutions have different rules. You should go through the rules of many such institutions before you zero in on a particular lender.

Online Loans: What to Look For?

The first and foremost thing to look for is the reputation of the lender. Reputation matters as you can be sure that you are dealing within the limits of the law. You can check this when you Google for online loans.

Next is the amount you can get as secured or unsecured loans. Generally, for secured loans, you will have to get your property assessed by their experts. For unsecured loans, they have a chart showing how much amount you can get against a particular range of salary.

You should also check the interest rates. The rates vary with schemes on offer. If you take money for a longer period, the monthly installments would be higher. But then, there is a difference in the rates that can be visible in charts of different lenders. You can go for the institution that charges minimum interest.

Lastly, you should check the prepayment charges if any. You can also check for the paperwork required. Most companies nowadays do not ask you to fax in your papers. But they do have their own ways of finding out the validity of the information submitted. So never lie.

Once you select some lenders, ask them quotations. With quotations in your hand, you can better compare the services. With the help of this analysis you are sure to get the best deal in the online loans.

Mathew Kenny is offering loan and financial advice for quite a long time. He is working as the senior financial consultant of Loans. To find Emergency cash loans, Short term cash loans, Fast cash loan uk, Instant cash loans, Fast online cash loans, Quick cash loans visit http://www.easycashloans.co.uk

Online Loans: Cash in No Time and without Any effort / Author: Mathew Kenny

Unlimited Movies Download in One Click

atom-i-cash — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:03:04 +0000

Unlimited Movies Download in One Click

For the common movie-buff, there is nothing as relaxing as reviewing a newly-watched quality movie, and then de-stressing by watching another movie. Some others merely love to keep up with the latest popular movies to keep them posted. Whatever the reason is, movies are popularly loved by everyone. However, not all movies may be acquired at the nearest video store. They do run out of stocks, making it difficult for someone to keep up with the latest movies or favorite movies. So here comes the next best alternative… unlimited movies download online.

Accessing these movies online can be done in one click, and of course with some moderately reasonable waiting time. Mostly, these sites compete as to who gives the most quality, who has the largest database, or most preferably for the consumer, who gives the least price offering. If you will look into these sites, they can actually offer the newest movies in the soonest possible time. So if you wish to take a look at these unlimited movies download sites, you might consider these following reminders:

1. Free vs. Paid Sites
Unlimited movies download sites may vary from free sharers to paid ones. The free sharing sites may have a limited database as they only depend on the voluntary sharers themselves. The paid sites however may have a bigger database because they try as much to produce the newest movies and the rarest movies to meet the demands of their market. The great difference between these sites is that paid sites may be able to offer much more secured files.

2. Think of security
Talking about security… In the middle of Internet Sites, there lurks, possible infectious files of all sorts that may actually be a grave threat to your PC. Therefore, if you are a self-confessed downloader, movies and other files alike, you must have an efficient spyware, adware or virus detector and blocker as a guard. There are times when files, especially in the free-sharing sites, may be labeled as a certain movie, but may actually be a virus waiting to be downloaded.

3. Get a good referral for a movie download site
If none of your friends have tried it, try looking for site reviews online. This will help you decide on the best sources to get “that” movie from. Site reviews will always display negative attributes of a site, especially from meticulous movie-buffs and enthusiasts as you are.

4. Be ready to be patient
Movies don’t download as fast as songs can, as their files may be bigger. Compared to getting a DVD from a video store, in a second from the racks, sometime you may need to wait days to weeks for that movie to finish downloading, depending on your Internet’s speed and how often you are online to activate the download.

Some great sites that may want to check out are ultimatemoviedownload.com, ezmovies.net, elitemoviedownloads, vongo.com or moviescapital.com. These sites may offer their unlimited movies download database for free or for some amount. Well, for the self-confessed movie buff, there is nothing as expensive when it comes to watching a good, quality, movie.

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Unlimited Movies Download in One Click / Author: Atomsri Sukpo

Hurry Find the Best Fixed Rate Mortgages For You

atom-i-cash — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:11:49 +0000

Hurry! Find the Best Fixed Rate Mortgages For You

The best fixed rate mortgages can be found with detailed research. The services you need will be offered by a multitude of companies competing for your business. Aside from a fixed rate, the choices you will be offered are quite different.

The entire time you have your mortgage loan, the interest on it will not change with a fixed rate. As the housing market goes up and down, and the rates with it, you loan will stay the same. So while others, who have not chosen fixed rate, will have payments that keep increasing, yours will stay the same.

Information is the key to the best rate. You will need to find a reputable company from whom to secure your loan. Because mortgage rates can increase on any given day, it is important to have a company that will give you a “mortgage rate lock”.

The amount of years that you will have the loan will determine your payments. Depending on your age you may choose a loan anywhere from 15 to 40 years. Young investors will be safe with a 30 or 40 year loan instead of renting, which may cost more than a house payment. While short term loans such as 15 or 20 are better for those looking forward to retirement.

It is important that your home improve in value rather than devalue as your mortgage ages. A short term loan with larger payments may seem like a good idea, but you will need to make sure you have enough money to do the yearly upkeep on your home and make your payment each month.

It is important to find a lender that will allow you to pay additional amounts on your principle each month if you choose to do so. When you first decide to borrow money for a loan, that amount is your principle.

If you have a $500.00 monthly loan payment on a $50,000.00 principle and wish to pay $600.00 in a given month, you would want the extra $100.00 applied to your principle. When you do this you will actually shorten the amount of time that it will take to pay off your mortgage. Taking 3-5 years or more off of a 30 year loan would be possible by just paying a little extra each month.

Using a spreadsheet, graph or just a simple check sheet will give you a good overview or your options, good and bad, when comparing fixed rate mortgages. This will help you choose based on the larger financial picture that it will show. Your well researched choice based on accurate planning will assure that you have a successful investment that will pay you back in time.

If your looking to save money in the long run then finding the best fixed rate mortgages from a good lender should be your number 1 priority. MortgageLoans-101.com is a website fully devoted to giving you the best on mortgage loans and helps to clearly explain all the different types of mortgage loans for your understanding.

Hurry! Find the Best Fixed Rate Mortgages For You / Author: ahefner33