Long Live the Fighters!
In the 1970's, Bill James realized that it was easier to build playoff teams in pitchers' parks. STATS later confirmed this.
In the 1970's, Bill James realized that it was easier to build playoff teams in pitchers' parks. STATS later confirmed this.
Q. What does Dr. D know about hitting? Can he hit a curve ball?
=== Morning Sudoku Dept. ===
Compare pitches #1 and #6 above to pitch #4, very carefully, and see if anything jumps out at you.
Egypt is the final country in our exhaustive tour of the three worlds. And frankly, that's because it's the one I find least interesting. Although the monuments are suitably striking, the landscape (being mostly sand) is pretty boring. And I have never gotten very drawn in by the adventures themselves, which is Egypt's strong suit.
But if you are looking for adventures, tombs to raid, and mummies to kill (or be converted by), then Egypt is the place for you. A Sim can't throw a rock in Egypt without hitting a tomb!
If you have any interest in gardening, then the first place you must visit in France is the house that has all the special fruits growing in its garden. Even the ones which (in theory) grow only in China and Egypt! One quick trip to this house and you can harvest everything you need. More information can be found in this recent article.
China is one of three worlds that was introduced with the World Adventures expansion pack. The most distinctive thing Shang Simla brings to the table is the Martial Arts skill. You can buy skill books at the bookstore, and buy two Martial Arts objects (the training dummy and the board-breaking set) from the general store.
The Omni Plant is arguably the best plant you can grow in The Sims 3. (Some might say that this honor belongs to the Money Tree - which is pretty awesome, and easier to get. I understand this point of view, but the Omni Plant is still pretty darned cool.)
Unfortunately, the Omni Plant is also virtually impossible to obtain. This makes it one of the most frustrating challenges in The Sims 3, which is perhaps only fitting.
What is an Omni Plant?
If you have the Night Life expansion pack, then chances are good that you are already sick of the paparazzi. Night Life introduced the star system, which lets your Sims get famous from zero (a nobody) to five stars (a household name). Unfortunately, it also includes paparazzi!
The star system includes a lot of perks:
Buy BaseballHQ.com's Minor League Baseball Analyst here. If your psychopathic wife won't thrash you within inches of your life.... wait, that's only in London that occurs, Roger.
Q. How would the Mariners recreate the Giants' 2008-to-2009 recipe?
A. By continuing to drown in their own soup on offense -- to the tune of an 82 performance --
And by finding a 100 ERA behind Felix in the rotation --
And by finding three scary guys in the bullpen.
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