4 drafting stats you need to know in fantasy baseball

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 10/30/2020 - 6:31pm

Nowadays, there are a plethora of MLB stats that you can focus on when betting in fantasy baseball. There are some new advanced stats that even the most veteran fantasy baseball commissioner can be confused about. Even when watching a live broadcast of a baseball game can be pretty hard to follow as new keywords are thrown around that you know nothing about, like xwOBA or FIP.

This may seem pretty confusing to newer players, but you might find some stats worthy of focus on your next draft if you do your research. Whether you're new to fantasy baseball or a veteran with decades of...

Take control of your money with these simple tips and tools

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 10/30/2020 - 5:53pm

We all need a little help now and again, and looking for ways to gain back control of your finances takes strength and determination. Understanding that you need help with your spending habits, your savings or budgeting means you’re a step closer to complete control and peace of mind. When financial issues go unchecked or we put our heads in the sand, that’s when deeper issues begin to take hold and it becomes harder for us to resolve these problems and regain financial stability.

Here we’ll take a look at how you can take control of your money with these simple tips and tools...

Do Your Eyes Hurt? Here are 6 Reasons Why This Can Happen

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Fri, 10/30/2020 - 11:11am

Do you rub your eyes constantly? Do they make you uncomfortable most of the time to the extent that you cannot open them? If your answer is yes, then you should see an ophthalmologist who can help detect the cause behind your discomfort. Although seeking professional help is the best thing to do, you should also educate yourself about what can make your eyes hurt so that you can take preventative measures or treat the pain when it happens. Not all eye pain is serious; some can be just mere exhaustion that can be treated by having some rest. So if you want to know common reasons for eye...

8 things to do in your garden in the winter season

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 10/30/2020 - 10:26am

Over the past several months, all of us in Britain have become more acquainted with our gardens than (probably) ever before. So, with restrictions continuing and winter coming, how can we continue to enjoy our personal green space?

  1. Tidy your shed

There’s a fair amount of prep that needs doing to any garden before the first frost, but if the shed is untidy, it will make it harder to find the tools you need and there’ll be nowhere to store furniture, toys, or delicate potted plants.

This is also the time to have a clear out of broken/unused items and...

Picture Perfect Retirement Homes Index

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/30/2020 - 1:00am

The UK’s top picture perfect retirement homes have been revealed by comparison website money.co.uk , with the likes of Victorian Gothic mansions and contemporary city-chic flats showing that stylish later living is pushing against stereotypes.

Luxury age-exclusive villages have been on the rise in the UK , offering both community and style. Usually aimed at those 55 and older, these properties provide an independent lifestyle which competes with those of Instagram influencers.

Entries include a Sussex village with its very own private lake, a sleek and modern London...

Changes to Stagecoach bus routes across Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/30/2020 - 12:25am

In response to customer feedback, from Sunday 1st November Stagecoach South West is introducing some new timetables across their South West Network.

After continually monitoring service levels, the local bus operator have identified a few areas where they are adding in some extra journeys to give you more frequent connections and more seats per hour.

Over the last few months Stagecoach has worked hard to restore frequent services across the region, in many cases to service levels in place prior to the COVID19 pandemic.

Back in September the company extended...

Leading climate scientist wins prestigious award

A world-leading climate scientist from the University of Exeter has received a prestigious award in recognition of his pioneering and innovative research.

Professor Adam Scaife, of the University’s Mathematics department, has been awarded the Edward Appleton Medal by the Institute of Physics (IOP), for his pivotal work on computer simulation and long-range prediction of the atmosphere.

The honour, which is given for distinguished contributions to environmental, Earth or atmospheric physics was announced today (October 29th 2020).

Speaking of the award, Professor...

Six Nations finale to be shown at Vue Exeter

THE final three matches of the Six Nations Championship are due to be played this Saturday – and fans can get tickets to watch live on the big screen at Vue Exeter completely free.

The concluding tournament fixtures were suspended in March due to coronavirus restrictions and after a break of nearly eight months, this highly anticipated tournament is finally resuming.

Kicking off this weekend is Wales v Scotland at 2.15pm live from the Llanelli’s Parc y Scarlets. All eyes are on Scotland’s captain Stuart Hogg off the back of his winning streak in the European and English...

Scary classics back on the big screen at Vue Exeter this Halloween

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 10/29/2020 - 10:47pm

GET READY for some spooktacular big screen entertainment, as Vue Exeter bringing back a number of fan-favourite scary films this Halloween.

From diabolical witches to maniacal murderers, there’s classic Halloween content to feed the appetite of all ages, tastes and fear factors – and best of all they are back big on the big screen where they belong.

Halloween fanatics will be excited to see the return of Hocus Pocus . Set on Halloween night itself, this comedy horror follows the accidental awakening of a villainous comedic trio of witches in Salem, Massachusetts – and...

Having an Unexpected Financial Situation? Here’s What You Can Do

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 10/29/2020 - 9:23pm

Financial struggles are very common and the issue is that they affect our lives in more ways than one. You can create a financial plan, you can keep track of your expenses, and make sure you live within your means, but you can come across unprecedented times which throws your plans out the window. If you are currently going through some financial strain, there are a few options you can look into to decrease the burden. No matter how severe or unexpected your financial crisis is, there are several things you can do.

Stay Calm

The first thing you need to do is stay calm and don’t...

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