2005 Overview: Without all star Barry Bonds in their lineup the 2005 San Francisco Giants struggled to score runs and find an identity. Newcomer Moises Alou (.321 19 63) didn’t quite match his 2004 numbers with Chicago when he hit 39 homers and drove in 106 runs but his bat proved a reliable addition. Joining Alou in the 2005 lineup…
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Barry Bonds And Steroid Use
I will give Barry Bonds the benefit of the doubt and consider him innocent until proven guilty. There is simply too much public “trying” of cases due to the “seriousness of the allegations” whereby people are tried, convicted, and sentenced by members of the media or by everyday citizens. Yet, the case against Barry Bonds seems to be compelling, especially…
Careful Handling Of Non Friable Asbestos Vinyl Floor Tile And Adhesive Mastic
Asbestos tiles are non-friable, but improper removal helps to separate and form corners and break into pieces. Non-friable asbestos tiles and adhesive mastic should be removed using procedures like wet methods and breaking the adhesive bonds by flooding, heating, and using dry ice. In wet method, the removal personnel dissolve the Mastic with a suitable solvent. Thereafter they use a…
Incorporating Bond Funds Into Your Investment Strategy
If you are investing for income or want to diversify your portfolio, you may want to consider investing in bond funds. Bond funds can offer investors many of the same benefits of individual bonds, in addition to the advantages of diversification and professional management, according to “Bond Funds: The T. Rowe Price Investment Guide.” Investing in bond funds is different…