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PETCO PARK  

So much in baseball is tied to statistics but many fail to understand how the park a player calls home influences those numbers. Here I look at park factors in the 2007 season.

Review of The Kebab Shop middle-eastern restaurant near Petco Park in San Diego, CA

Review of Mondo's Baja Mexican restaurant near Petco Park in San Diego

Tips on where to go, where to eat, what to see and where to stay in the Gaslight Quarter of San Diego, CA

Review of KOI Japanese Restaurant in East Village/Gaslamp Quarters area of Downtown San Diego. Fine food at reasonable price just 3 blocks from Petco Park.

2007 Independence Day Calendar Events for San Diego Part 1

7 traveling attractions in and around Downtown San Diego, CA, USA. Hopefully these will entice you here to find out more about the other attractions like Sea World, Mission Bay, Wild Animal Park, etc as well!

Fast dogs come in small packages and the 3rd Annual PETCO Unleashed National Chihuahua Races are just the place to prove it. Pint-size dog owners are gearing up for fifteen regional races in chase of the coveted title America's Fastest Chihuahua.

With so much swirling around Barry Bonds' head, is this division suddenly more competitive? It features arguably the best hitter (Bond), best closer (Gagne), and several of the most complete teams in the league.

Review of PanCAN activities

The following is a preview and roundtable discussion about the 2008 San Diego Padres.

Questions in outfield, and the rotation need to be answered for Padres to contend

During my travels I have had the wonderful opportunity to stay in 5 coastal hotels located in Southern California.

Each year the San Diego Convention Center holds one of the largest events of its kind in the world, the San Diego Comicon. Billed as "Celebrating the Popular Arts," the event has grown from a modest comic book swap meet to a huge entertainment industry spectacle

At glance, his San Francisco opponent, Lincecum, with shaggy hair and a 15-year-old's face, seems more like someone who should be asking, "Paper or plastic, sir?"

San Diego fans cheered when Bonds tied Aaron's HR mark. It's just the latest example of the MSM getting the Bonds story wrong. This article urges people to read the news with an understanding of its bias and embrace Bonds' historic feat.

Now the bigger question is what will he do with the ball now that he owns a piece of history? Will he give it back to Barry Bonds? Will he keep it for himself and savor the historic moment? Or will he sell it and get himself a nice piece of money?

Spirituality helps people experience deeper meaning, according to writer Darcy De Leon.

Preview of fundraiser to benefit adoption awareness.

Overview of the Greater San Diego area

If you don't mind compromising some privacy and service quality, there are ways of having an extended stay in downtown San Diego without busting your sight-seeing budget.

The Double Deuce is a must see in the Gaslamp, while the Hard Rock left us disenchanted.

Review of China Too Chinese Restaurant in Downtown San Diego.

Review of Neighborhood Grill in East Village part of Downtown San Diego

Review of Valentine's Taco Shop in East Village area of Downtown San Diego

Eating cheaply in Downtown San Diego.

Ciro's Pizza at Market Street and 6th Avenue is perhaps one of the most visible 'hole-in-the-wall' little restaurants in Gaslamp Quarters. It is flanked by the deliciously (if darkish) spooky "The Haunted House" and club "Side Bar."

Open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., this little "whole pie or by-the-slice" pizza shop on 5th Avenue, just north of Island Street in Gaslamp Quarter, is a favorite of locals for a filling lunch or dinner without going bust on the bill and tips.

Major League Baseball

My wretched hometown San Diego Padres have limped into the seasonal All-Star break with a terrible 'first half' now complete accentuated by Sunday afternoon's pounding by the Atlanta Braves ending in a score of 12 - 3.

MLB has their most profitable year on record.

The followwing is a roundtable discussion and preview of Major League Baseball's 2008 National League West race.

As Grady Little guides the Los Angeles Dodgers towards the playoffs, the San Diego Padres are hot on their trail. With 17 games left the Los Angeles Dodgers hold a mere 1.5 game lead over the Padres.

Oceanside is a perfectly named California town. It boasts miles of beaches and plenty of room to fish or go boating. If you stay in Oceanside, you can easily reach just about every place in Southern California.

This article covers the career of San Diego Padres player Tony Gwynn, who is now a baseball coach at San Diego State University, his alma mater. Career highlights and other facts about this player are provided.

Avoid the crowds, avoid the traffic & get gifts for every taste while exploring the wonders within a day's drive of San Diego.

The NL looked like it would finally win an All-Star Game, that is until San Diego's Trevor Hoffman failed to close the door. When he finally did, the horse was out of the barn.

In less than one week, the officials who run Major League Baseball will finally get their long-awaited wish when the upcoming World Baseball Classic begins

The San Diego Padres are a professional baseball team that plays in Major League Baseball. The Padres play in the West Division of the National League.

So you think you've missed out on the summer? Whether enjoying the new, laid-back urban feel the city is cultivating in the Gaslamp District or a day laying on the beach, San Diego offers summer fun all year long.

Downtown San Diego has great nightclubs, restaurants, and entertainment. It is not suprising that The Manchester Grand Hyatt, Embassy Suites, and the Hamptom Inn are the three best hotels to stay at if you want to be part of all the action.

The World Baseball Classic is a novel idea, pitting the best players from sixteen nations and territories against each other. This article describes the Classic's format and rules, along with the match-ups.

San Diego, California, boasts some spectacular nightlife, especially downtown. Here is some of the best nightlife San Diego, California, has to offer.

Starting 3/3/06-3/20/06 the World Baseball Classic goes beyond the Major Leagues, and includes the best players from 16 of the best baseball playing nations. Like the AllStar game, the WBC won't hold too much importance but it will be an enjoyable watch.

It looked like it was going to be a bad season from the catcher position in 2006 but it was surprisingly good. The catchers might not have been one of the top positions but the emergence of a few new catchers has this position looking seven or eight picks deep for once.

The Silver Slugger is given to the best offensive player at each position. Here are my American League picks.

San Diego has the perfect climate especially in the summer. Our vacation there was one of the best times of my life.

The San Diego area, with it's ideal mild climate, and oceanfront location is a natural choice for a luscious spa getaway.

San Diego, otherwise known as "America's Finest City", is one of the destinations for a relaxing vacation or weekend getaway. It's a vibrant, growing metropolitan city that has a small-town feel.

The NBA Finals, battle of MLB Division Leader and Great Pitching

Second base is the weakest position this Fantasy season. Try and get one of the first couple of second basemen but don't pick them too high either.

If you can predict what rookies are going to have a good season then chances are you have a good shot at winning your fantasy baseball league.

First baseman is a loaded position. Fantasy baseball owners can't really go wrong with any of the top ten on the first baseman list.

Siberian hamsters are very little and they are very furry as well. They are probably one of the best hamsters to buy because they fit into the different tubes on the cages no matter how big that they get.

This essay gives you tips on what to know before hand and while you are at your destination.

October brings Halloween to Navy Pier in Chicago. Navy Fear at Navy Pier will bring creepy things to the famous recreation destination on all four weekends of October

I found him sitting in the middle of the road. I nearly ran the little bugger over, but my intuition told me to stop, because this little thing in the middle of the road standing there lost and confused was no leaf or piece of garbage...

From the contemporary to the traditional; from Handel's Messiah, to Shakespeare to performances by Queen Latifah, local and national artisans and religious events, Mesa has everything the artistic holiday soul could desire.

A beautiful city with a variety of shopping and entertainment opportunities for both the local resident and traveler.

If you're looking for romance, then read this article and learn how to find single men and women who love dogs and cats like you do!

The June 9th edition of my weekly power rankings in major league baseball.

Love can be found, nurtured, and experienced through dogs. Do you want love? Man's (and Woman's) best friend is a natural, healthy way to search for and find your soulmate or "poochmate TM."

This article describes the San Diego Rock-n-Roll Marathon: the race, the entertainment and the race support.

During your outdoor adventures, it may be tempting to pick up a unique piece of drift wood or vibrant patch of moss to decorate your reptile cage. However, most things found in nature just aren't safe to put into your reptile's cage.

A simple guide for helping Christmas shoppers to pick out the correct type of gift card and the amount to make it a joyous and happy holiday season!

Can your dog or cat lead you to finding true love? Maybe...

Whether you are a San Diego Native or just visiting for the summer here are 5 events that are very popular and attract locals and tourists of all kinds.

Doggie wear and gourmet doggie treats are among the popular gifts for dogs for the 2006 holiday season. You'll find lots of gift ideas at your local pet store, dog grooming salon, doggie boutique, or online. But here are the top 5 picks.

Don't forget the furry or feathered family member while you are out gathering gifts. In Eugene, Oregon, several establishments can help you find the perfect gift for your pet or a pet-lover on your list...

Dogs are part of the family and they deserve to celebrate holidays with the rest fo the family

Mike Piazza is clearly past his prime, so who is the best offensive catcher in the National League now?

A preview of Major League Baseball's National League Western Division.

Dogs have been called man's (and woman's) best friend. With good reason too, who better to share a secret with than a dog? Don't forget to reward your canine pal this holiday season. This article lists some inexpensive treats your dog is bound to enjoy.

Several creative Christmas traditions for dog owners that are fun and affordable.

Have you ever seen hundreds of greyhounds in one place before? How about hundreds of dogs gathered with nary one bark or howl in the air? It's definitely a sight to see and one that can be had at GPA-MN's annual "Greyfest" held in Little Canada MN.

One of the best things you can do for your pet is to socialize them, not only will your dog benefit from the confidence it gains, but your family will too when they don't have to worry about keeping the dog's teeth away from stranger's skin.

Dogs can really get pampered in the Boston area. There are lots of spas and Doggie Day Care providers for those who want to give their pooches the royal treatment!

Provides what all fantasy players want, a second opinion and analysis on who some of the top pitchers for the 2007 season will be.

Carrollwood is an upscale suburb of Tampa, Florida. Located in northwest Hillsborough County, Carrollwood arose from swamps, woods, and orange groves beginning in the 1960s and has become a popular locale for residents of all types.