Aluminum Training

I'm having trouble toilet training my cats, has anyone done this successfully?

I use a heavy duty aluminum roasting pan with a hole cut in the middle. Then I fill the pan with kitty litter. I've been told to increase the size of the hole every week or so. But the cats sometime poop on the floor. Do anyone have a better idea?

i am assuming you are really trying to potty train them to the toilet,they may be going on the floor as they might be scared of the hole in the middle of the pan,or not wanting to jump up on something to do their business that not natural for them,i know they acually have a device that trains cats to go on the toilet but i have no idea where you would get such a thing, maybe you would be better off just doing it the old fashoined way with a regular cat box on the floor,isn't the cat litter bad for the septic system and pipes anyway? i am assuming they are knocking a bunch in there when they do use it,i dunno but good luck to you i know it is possible to train them on the toilet,we have a family friend who's cat actually went on it and flushed but that was one smart cat

« Previous12345...399400Next »

Wood Baseball Bats Versus Aluminum Baseball Bats

Whether you are part of the Little Leaguers, Senior Leaguers, college student's league or professionals, when it comes to baseball, the big questions that pops up is what kind of baseball bat you will use. And, if you really are a baseball player, you definitely know that the discussion is between aluminum bats and wood baseball bats.

One important piece of information you should know is that, in softball, little and senior league and college baseball, most of the bats are made up of aluminum. And yet, when it comes to professional baseball, players say that wood baseball bats are a must. You are now probably wondering what you should choose between these two baseball bat types. And that is why we are here, to discuss the pros and the cons of each type.

Nowadays, baseball bats can be purchased for as low as $25, but you can also buy more expensive $500 bats. A professional player will not choose a bat according to its price, and it all boils down to how he "feels" it. In the professional league, only wood bats are used, and Major League Baseball does not even allow corked bats. Most of the bats are made of ash, but maple, bamboo and hickory are also choices for baseball bats. Lately, more and more players gave up to hickory bats, as they are much heavier than the rest of the woods. Many are now opting for maple bats. Maple baseball bats are increasingly more popular because of its hardness and durability.

Some players also say that they prefer wood baseball bats because of the traditional look and feel. The sound made when the bat hits the ball is vastly different. They say a "crack" sounds way better than the "ping" sound of an aluminum bats hitting the ball.

But aluminum baseball bats are very popular too. They are often seen in all the different baseball leagues, except the professional ones. Why is this? Well, simply because a ball hit with an aluminum bat gets more speed. But this is a positive thing you might say. In fact things are not exactly like that. Due to the fact that they are lighter, a greater distance of the ball can now be achieved with less batter strength. And due to that, several players were injured. Due to the fierceness of the rebound of the aluminum bat, the reaction time of the pitchers is smaller. To prove this, in 1970, when aluminum baseball bats were firstly introduced, the batting average rose 30 points, and home run hits doubled. The game is simply not the same with lighter bats made from aluminum or other materials.

Overall though, buying a baseball bat is a personal decision. You'll definitely want to go with a baseball bat manufacturer that offers lots of customization so you can build the baseball bat most suitable to your size, weight, height and strength. Many also prefer to choose their colors and add a signature but few bat manufacturers allow such customization and personalization due to manufacturing cost factors. So if you are not a professional baseball player, you simply choose the baseball bat that suits you best.

About the Author

By Michael Shapiro for http://www.baseball-bats-hq.com Why settle for a regular bat when you can customize your own
baseball bat
? Choose from a selection of
maple bats
, ash bats, and fungo bats.