2013 December

December, 2013

MLB intends to ban plate collisions

$FILE - In this July 14, 1970 file photo, Cincinnati Reds' Pete Rose (14) slams into Cleveland Indians' catcher Ray Fosse to score a controversial game-winning run for the National League team in the 12th inning of the 1970 All-Star game in Cincinnati. Fosse suffered a fractured shoulder in the collision. Looking on are the Reds' third base coach Leo Durocher, and Cincinnati Reds' next hitter Dick Dietz (2). Major League Baseball plans to eliminate home plate collisions, possibly as soon as next season but no later than by 2015. New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson, chairman of the rules committee, made the announcement Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013 at the winter meetings. Player safety and concern over concussions were major factors in the decision. (AP Photo/File)$ LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Pete Rose sounded bowled over.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/mlb-intends-ban-plate-collisions-220829428–spt.html

CrossFit North Port: Reach Your New Year’s Resolution Without Starving

1888PressRelease – CrossFit North Port opens for business in January 2014, offering Southwest Florida a healthy way to stay in shape for the holidays.

Source: http://www.1888pressrelease.com/crossfit-north-port/crossfit-florida/crossfit-north-port-reach-your-new-year-s-resolution-withou-pr-503857.html

Clarke warns Australia quicks

Australia captain insists Michael Clarke says his fast bowlers will be under orders not to overdo the short-pitched bowling in the third Test.

Source: http://www1.skysports.com/news/12040/9068897/

Napoli 2-0 Arsenal

Arsenal qualify for the Champions League knockout stages but have to settle for the runners-up spot in Group F after losing 2-0 to Napoli.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25303686

Sky get three-year licence

Team Sky have been awarded a three-year World Tour licence after the UCI confirmed the make-up of cycling’s top division for next season and beyond.

Source: http://www1.skysports.com/news/12040/9066980/

AP Study: Hits to head still prevalent in NFL

Almost once a game, an NFL player absorbs an illegal blow to the head or neck that could put his career — or worse — at risk.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/ap-study-hits-head-still-prevalent-nfl-164616273–spt.html

Double points plan absurd – Vettel

Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel criticises plans to award double points for the season’s final race from 2014.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/25324100

AmeriQuest Transportation Services Lists the Top 5 Ways to Grow a Small Fleet

1888PressRelease – In his recent blog, Bill McCouch, Group Vice President of Business Development for AmeriQuest, informs small fleets how they can increase their bottom line and generate needed capital.

Source: http://www.1888pressrelease.com/ameriquest-transportation-services-lists-the-top-5-ways-to-g-pr-503394.html

99x Technology Ranked Amongst Top 10 Chess Teams In Sri Lanka

1888PressRelease – 99X Technology team of chess enthusiasts faced off with the best at the Second Mercantile and Government Services International Rating Chess Championship held on 22 to 25 November making the winning title a hotly contested one.

Source: http://www.1888pressrelease.com/99x-technology-ranked-amongst-top-10-chess-teams-in-sri-lank-pr-503295.html

Ghotit Dyslexia Software Demonstrates 25% Improvement in 2013

1888PressRelease – During 2013 Ghotit has developed and implemented several new ground breaking algorithms that resulted in dramatic correction rates improvements. Analysis performed on the data demonstrated a 25% improvement in text correction rate.

Source: http://www.1888pressrelease.com/ghotit-dyslexia-software-demonstrates-25-improvement-in-201-pr-503228.html