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The existence of wildlife in urban areas enriches our environment, bringing a little bit of nature to the bustle of the city. Abundant food and shelter and the absence of natural predators have allowed many wild animals to successfully adapt to urban life. We can hardly blame them for helping themselves to food that is readily accessible in garbage pails, gardens, composters and sheds.
If there is ample food and a place to live, removing the resident animal will just create a vacant territory for another one to move into. Preventive measures have proven to be less costly and less stressful for both wildlife and the homeowner in the long term.
Although human-wildlife conflicts can occur, a little understanding of the animals' characteristics and needs will help us take a humane approach leading to a peaceful coexistence. Humane treatment of an animal involves compassion and respect, precludes cruelty and avoids pain, suffering or injury.
Wild animals should be treated with respect and understanding. Never corner or attempt to pick up any wild animal. They may bite when they feel threatened and they may have parasites or diseases that could be passed on to you or your pets. With a little understanding and patience, you will soon be enjoying the wild animals in your backyard!
One of the most adaptable species of wildlife, raccoons are found throughout temperate North America and range as far south as South America. Raccoons are easily identified by their narrow mask-like faces with white patches above their eyes, and their bushy tails with alternating black and yellowish rings. They are about one metre long including the tail, and weigh from 7-22 kg. When conditions are favourable, they can live up to 10 or 13 years. They will produce one litter per year with an average of four or five kits.
Raccoons are opportunistic feeders and being truly omnivorous, will eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, insects, eggs, small birds and mammals. They are usually nocturnal although may occasionally be active in the daytime. In cold climates they will hibernate for a good portion of the winter. They are fairly sociable and generally not aggressive, unless threatened, protecting their young or during mating season. They are territorial with a range of up to five kilometres. Raccoons are strong and agile and therefore, very good climbers. Their long and slender digits make their feet look more like hands and provide them with remarkable dexterity.
Raccoons' ability to adapt to different habitats, combined with intelligence and curiosity, have allowed them to become proficient city dwellers. This often brings them into conflict with homeowners as the animals seek food and shelter.
Life cycles in raccoons vary slightly, reflecting factors such as age, health, weather conditions, habitat, food supply and population density. A basic understanding of their yearly activities will help in formulating humane, effective prevention plans and dealing with existing problems.
WinterAs the weather gets colder, raccoons will seek out shelter to escape winter weather. During the winter months, juveniles born the previous year will leave the maternal den site and seek out their own dens. Raccoons mate during mid to late winter, usually between January and March, with a gestation period of approximately 63 days.
Adverse weather conditions, such as snow, severe cold, or a lack of food may cause raccoons to stay in their dens for three weeks or more. Homeowners should be aware of this behaviour when testing for the presence of raccoons and planning raccoon-proofing strategies. It is extremely important that all animals be locked out of the area, not in it. Animals locked in may cause damage to the home and may suffer a lingering death which is inhumane and will be very offensive for a long time and costly to have removed.
SpringBetween the months of March and June, homeowners should not attempt on their own to remove wildlife other than by trying the radio and lighting techniques explained in the next section. If a mother is locked out with the kits inside, she will do considerable damage trying to get to her kits. If the mother is trapped and taken away, the dependent kits will be left to starve and die in the den. Only when the mother and her kits have been seen coming outside can a homeowner begin to encourage them to leave and repair the entrance area.
Kits are born during this time and the mother will stay with them for up to three days without going outside. Their eyes remain closed until the age of three weeks and they will remain solely in the den site for approximately two months. During this time the mother will go outside on her own to find food. The homeowner may hear chittering noises. As the kits grow and develop, they may become noisier and they may be heard moving about.
After about 2 ½ months, they will slowly start to accompany the mother on her nightly excursions. The young will stay with their mother for nine months, learning necessary survival skills from her. Observe the kits coming out for a week or two and getting to the ground before starting any removal attempts. It may take the runt of the litter several days longer than its siblings to gain the strength to leave the den with the rest of the family.
At this time of year, raccoons may begin foraging in lawns looking for insect larvae.
SummerThe kits will start to regularly accompany their mother on nightly foraging excursions. The importance of making sure that all the animals are out of the den cannot be overemphasized.
During hot summer months when the temperature rises above 25 C, some attics and rooves will become too hot for comfort. Animals may then seek out cooler areas under decks, sheds, patios and other sheltered areas.
FallAs the weather gets colder, raccoons will prepare for winter by seeking shelter and consuming extra food to store fat for the winter. They may continue to dig up lawns looking for insect larvae. Discourage this activity by using the methods described in the section on gardens and lawns.
During this season, from September to the beginning of November, raccoons can occasionally be encouraged to leave roofs, attics and chimneys using the noise and lighting method described under Problem Solving.
Uncapped chimneys, openings into attics, rotting rooves and loose shingles are all invitations to raccoons seeking a place to den. Being good climbers, they will use nearby trees, television towers or down spouts to gain access onto a roof. Raccoons will also live in chimneys that are uncapped. If this happens, never light a fire in an attempt to smoke them out as this is inhumane and dangerous. There are a number of things a homeowner can do to discourage raccoons.
Outdoor, movement-activated security floodlights can startle raccoons when they light up. Another outdoor alternative is to hang 100 watt lights at 15 square metre intervals, or floodlighting. A low voltage battery- operated light that does not give off heat can be secured to a rafter in an attic. (Animals may chew the wires of non-battery lights.) However, this will not be effective if the animal can avoid the light source. Some raccoons may become accustomed to outside lights.
Homeowners should not attempt to complete these repairs on their own if conditions on the roof are hazardous or if they are uncomfortable with heights.
In built-up areas, it would be wise to check with neighbours before installing lights or using other deterrents which may bother other people.
If raccoons have already set up residence in your house, it is important that they vacate the premises before you complete your raccoon-proofing operations. Not only would the animals die a cruel death of starvation and thirst if locked in, but you would be left with a rotting carcass which would smell and attract flies and maggots. Raccoons do not like loud noises or bright lights, so they may be encouraged to find other accommodation by simply placing a battery-operated radio played loudly in the area, or keeping the area brightly lit with battery- operated lights. Eliminate potential fire hazards of lights in enclosed areas by securing them so that they cannot be knocked over by animals.
Raccoons may be encouraged to move out of the attic, garage or other building by having someone visit them several times a day and shining a light towards the nesting area. This regular disturbance may encourage the mother to move to a quieter location.
Begin by inspecting the roof to find all the entry holes and potential areas where animals could enter the roof, attic, overhang, chimney or under the deck. Once you think you have found the entry hole or holes, try to determine the species of animal you are dealing with. This can be done by placing a meat source (for example sardines) and a bit of peanut butter into the entry hole. Raccoons and skunks will eat both the meat and the peanut butter, whereas squirrels or mice will eat only the peanut butter. Check for raccoon evidence in the morning and squirrel evidence in the afternoon. Raccoon entrance holes can be about the size of a football. Squirrel entrance holes will be much smaller (about the size of a tennis ball), but squirrels will also use the larger holes.
This is especially important between late March and July when raccoons have their young. Separating a mother raccoon from her young will result in their slow and inhumane death. A mother separated from her young can do substantial damage trying to get to them. If the raccoon does have a family, the best course of action is to be patient and do nothing until the young are approximately 12 weeks of age. During adverse weather conditions and because of lack of food, raccoons may not leave the den site for three weeks or longer. This should be considered when determining the presence of raccoons.
Before closing the entry hole permanently, be sure you will be available over the next few days (or weeks in winter) to monitor for noises that indicate animals trapped inside. You should also do a food test to determine for sure that all the animals have left. Place a bit of peanut butter inside the hole so that only an animal inside could get it. Cover the hole with galvanized steel screening secured in a way that it can be removed to check the food test or if an animal is locked inside. (Do not use chicken wire as it can stretch and an animal could get its head stuck in it.) Check it every day and if it is untouched for several days, it has been successful. If the food is gone, indicating that an animal is still inside, open the entrance hole, allow time for it to leave and start again.
The use of composters is on the increase and they are very tempting to raccoons. Besides eating refuse, raccoons can become trapped in composters. To avoid this:
If a raccoon does become trapped in the composter, make a ramp using a board long enough to extend from the bottom of the composter over the top. Leave the animal alone to allow it to escape. Do not reach in and try to assist the raccoon as they may bite when frightened.
In the summer when attics and rooves become hot, raccoons may seek cooler shelter under decks and patios. In most cases, there is no reason to disturb them. However, if they are causing damage or getting into conflicts with pets, you may want to encourage them to move out. To do this, secure the perimeter of the deck with galvanized steel screen in an 'L' shape, leaving an opening for the animals to exit. Use the radio, lighting and food test technique as described in the section on Problem Solving to monitor when the animals have left.
Do not attempt this in the spring months, when young are being born and need time to become mobile and leave the den.
Raccoons like many of the grubs and insects which live in lawns and gardens. Rooting for these insects can cause substantial damage. To discourage digging or rolling back sod:
Although it is often tempting, never feed raccoons. Do not leave pet food and water bowls outside overnight.
Although city ravines and parks can provide shelter for raccoons, they frequently do not supply enough food for a large raccoon population. Urban areas compensate for this lack of natural food supply with an ample amount of garbage. Raccoons, with their intelligence and dexterity, are masters at getting at it. Once they find a good source of garbage, they will return to the site again and again. To discourage this:
Although live trapping and relocating has been widely used as a method of wildlife control, it can be inhumane as the animals may suffer severe injury and sometimes death in their attempts to escape. It is not a long-term solution. Most wild animals are territorial, so relocating them somewhere else will not only fail to solve local problems, but often creates new problems at the release site by upsetting the natural balance of existing populations. The resident raccoons may attack and sometimes kill relocated raccoons to defend their territory. Studies done by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources have shown that 60% of relocated raccoons do not survive. Relocation also facilitates the spread of disease from one area to another.
In addition to the target animal, a baited trap may attract other animals including domestic animals to the area. Trapping causes stress to the animals and often separates mothers from kits resulting in the agonizing death of dependent offspring. Even when an entire family is captured and relocated, the mother may abandon her young at the new site due to pressure to find food and care for her young.
Instead of removing them with traps, animals should be encouraged to leave on their own using the methods described in this factsheet. By using these passive methods the disturbance to the animals is minimized and unnecessary stress and suffering is avoided.
Wildlife rehabilitation centres provide care for injured and orphaned wildlife until the animals can be released back to the wild. They may also offer advice on addressing human-wildlife conflicts. These centres are generally non-profit or charitable organizations dedicated to helping wild animals in need.
Ask the local humane society or SPCA to recommend a wildlife rehabilitation centre in your area. Some provinces require wildlife rehabilitation centres to obtain permits, but in most cases they are unregulated, so care should be taken to ensure their credibility.
The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies urges you to employ the methods described in this factsheet to help solve conflicts with wildlife. If, however, you have thoroughly pursued the options with patience but have failed and you feel you need to enlist the services of a commercial wildlife removal company, do some research first. Most companies advertise the humane removal of wildlife, but the wildlife removal industry in Canada is competitive and largely unregulated, so you should ask for previous work references and check with the humane society or SPCA and the Better Business Bureau regarding their credibility. Ask specific questions about the methods of removal to ensure the animals will be treated humanely. Make sure you have a firm agreement with the company about the methods used to remove the animals and a written guarantee on their work. You should pay only when you are satisfied with the work, not before.
Do not use companies that plan to trap and relocate the animals, as significant suffering can result if animals are relocated to another environment or if traps are left unattended. Also avoid companies that use poisons, gases, or chemicals. Instead seek companies that have experience and are committed to removing the animals humanely and simply letting them go on site. Ensure the company's employees are professional and knowledgeable about the animals' habits and behaviours.
Seek companies that offer repair work (or can recommend someone) as well as preventive maintenance as part of their service. This will keep your costs down and help prevent future conflicts with wildlife. Also look for a guarantee on the entire serviced area, rather than just the entry hole.
Prevention of raccoon problems through good property maintenance is the only permanent solution. The removal of individual animals, without taking steps to eliminate access to denning sites and food sources, will just leave a vacant territory for another raccoon to inhabit. Raccoons in our cities can be entertaining to watch and give us a glimpse of nature at our doorstep. Please be respectful and patient with these animals when conflicts arise. Do not disturb them when they have young, and employ only the passive methods described in this factsheet to address problems.
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It is hard to describe why some things are sexy. This long jeans over shoes look has a bondage-y, Japanese footwrapped kinda thing going on.
We now know where your mind is at.
I like my skinny jeans long but that's a length overkill- unfortunately reminds of centaurs…
Wow. I am not even sure what to say about that? Such an arresting look but I almost wish I could see it in its entirety? Perhaps that would ruin the effect though.
It just works.
Were her shoes flat?
I agree about the total outfit maybe killing the effect, however that look in generak is a bit much. The only way it works is if you are trying to pull off the whole rocker chick/chic effect, but even then it is a bit much. If you're wearing long skinny jeans, they should be long enough to cover your entire ankle, and that's it.
japanese people dont wrap their feet.
didn't that use to be a tradition in Japan? I don't think it was China.
Can anyone back me up on this?
I just Googled japanese foot binding and i guess it was big in China also – I stand corrected
the chinese women used to bind their feets with shreds of broken glass inside the bindings. it was meant to keep the feet tiny as that was the standard of beauty.
yes, it was definitely china and never japan. the "lotus" foot/shoe was the ideal, about three inches long.
Keep in mind that Chinese women did not bind their own feet. Young girls were subject to having their feet bound by others. This involved breaking the toes repeatedly and not only kept girls in pain, but limited their mobility and independence.
I mention this because people seem not to know what foot binding involved. The name sounds innocuous (sounds like a bandage), but it was actually a very awful practice, and probably not at all like what you imagine.
totally not a japanese thing…
the chinese did the foot binding. but the japanese have very thick short white socks with a split toe that are worn with their traditional sandals, when wearing kimonos. it gives also a bit the look you might be thinking of. a very swaddled foot. i hope i am not too full of misinformation.
but i think the tradition of rope binding/bondage is japanese. at least the more beautiful examples of it.
ya and foot binding broke the bones over and over again. they couldn't walk. my grandmother had some antique slippers. they were so tiny.
does glamour magazine still have the do's and don'ts? because this girl will have a black tape over her eyes. i would bring back the foot binding just for this girl but with a ball chain so she does not leave her house. this is one of the biggest fashion faux pas along with the dress over jeans.
This just strikes me as extremely….unsanitary. To have her clothes all of New York sidewalks like that is just so gross!
And don't knock dresses over jeans! That's a great look!
Okay, so if you guys want to see the real thing, and if you are not too squamish, do a Google images search for the term "bound foot" and see what the process really entailed…
very centaur like…
I agree with a lot of your choices, but that look is just fugley. First thing in the morning now I've got a stomach ache from this pic.
Yay, i have no idea about that but i really like the shoes!
Geez Louise… I just read all the comments about foot binding, eeek!
Can we just get back to the point here? The point being: this girl managed to wear the long skinny jeans in a very sexy and enticing way! Brava! (Oh and by the way: both the skinny jeans and dress-over-jeans can look either fab or horrible, depending on how it's done….)I just wish I were able to wear skinny jeans… but I guess you have to know what goes with your figure (and also, what doesn't!!) :-)
Could you ask the people you photograph where they buy their clothes and accessories? I don't exactly live near NY, but you never know she bought those gorgeous shoes in a big chain …
The blue and orange tones complement each other very nicely. Perhaps that is because they are complementary colors.
I hope you have a good day!
loooove the shoes!i dont know if that kind of pants will suit me tho
I'd want to see the rest of the outfit, although to pull something off like the extra-long jeans-over-open-toe-shoes look and actually have it work probably means the rest of this woman looks good, too.
And I love that brilliant orange.
I really love this look! I bet it made her legs look super long!
I love these cheeky shoes – so versatile; could be used to freshen up a dress or night-time style with tailored shorts!
Lets hope this trend never catches on. Ugly is an understatement. And, yes, talk about unhygenic. Can you imagine all those germs and dog poop on those sidewalks? How VERY attractive!!

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By NEMS Daily Journal
Renewed public discussion about public transit in Tupelo – and perhaps the region – started Tuesday in meetings spurred by AARP Mississippi, the state's affiliate of the national association that represents broadly the interests of people 50 and older.
People interested in the issue gathered at the Lee County Library for mutual support and to brainstorm ways to stir public interest and gain official attention for another discussion about providing public transit in and around Tupelo.
Ward 7 Councilman Willie Jennings has been outspoken and consistent in his support for public transit, and he attended the library meeting, but so far the City Council has been unwilling to make a financial commitment that would undergird a meaningful system.
Two years ago, the City Council did not act on the recommendation of a communitywide study committee it had appointed, and since then, the issue has been all but invisible.
While this week's AARP-backed meeting increased its visibility, it seems doubtful that there's enough energy on the council for meaningful action.
Jennings and other supporters cite the needs of handicapped and disabled people, of employed people without their own transportation, and for the sake of convenience and in the name of energy conservation.
Mayor Jack Reed Jr. said Wednesday afternoon he does not sense "any new appetite" within the City Council to undertake the expense and work of starting public transit.
Reed said he's personally open to the idea and would like for Tupelo to have public transit serving all directions of the compass. However, he noted several points that consistently work against starting a transit system:
• Tupelo is not compact. It is spread out across the middle of Lee County, which makes transit more expensive and difficult to design;
• Tupelo doesn't have natural partners like a university (note the transit systems serving Oxford/University of Mississippi and Starkville/Mississippi State University). Yes, the medical center employs thousands, but most employees drive to work, filling expansive parking garages virtually 24/7.
• The commercial district anchored by The Mall at Barnes Crossing is fed by people in their own cars, and the demand for public transit to and from is not calculated.
Reed said the alternative is to make maximum use of the limited transit-for-hire services available to individuals, and to help individuals as much as possible within available resources.
Reed also noted many communities that have had public transit have scaled back or eliminated it because of expense and uncertain ridership.
Discuss the issue, but keep ideas practical.


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Uzbek language, member of the Turkic language subfamily of the Altaic family, spoken in Uzbekistan, eastern Turkmenistan, northern and western Tajikistan, southern Kazakhstan, northern Afghanistan, and northwestern China. Uzbek belongs to the southeastern, or Chagatai, branch of the Turkic languages.
In Uzbek roughly two main dialect groups can be distinguished. One includes the southern, or Iranized, dialects (Tashkent, Bukhara, Samarkand) and the semi-Iranized dialects (Fergana, Kokand), which, owing to the influence of the Tajik language, have modified the typical Turkic feature of vowel harmony. The other group comprises the northern Uzbek dialects in southern Kazakhstan and several dialects in the region of Khiva. These dialects show much less Iranian influence. (Kipchak-Uzbek is practically a dialect of the Kazak language.) In the creation of a new literary language after the Russian Revolution of 1917, a dominant role was first played by the northern dialects and later by the southern dialects. The latter serve as the basis of the current literary language. Uzbek has been written in the Arabic, Latin, and Cyrillic scripts. In 1993 the government of Uzbekistan officially reinstated a modified Latin alphabet for the Uzbek language.
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Model TD Code | Length | Pieces | Power | Lure Wt. (oz) | Line Wt. (lb) | # Guides | Guide Type | Reel Seat | Price |
USCA661M SHA-0206 | 6'6'' | 1 | M | 1/4 - 5/8 | 8 - 20 | 6 + tip | Single Foot | Twist Lock | $39.95 USD | ||
The Shakespeare Ugly Stik GX2 is the next generation of the original Ugly Stik that was introduced in 1976. Ugly Stik GX2 is a lighter feeling rod with the same toughness that makes the Shakespeare Ugly Stik a real workhorse.
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- Ugly Tech Construction - graphite and fiberglass construction create a strong, yet sensitive rod with better balance.
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- Ugly Stik Clear Tip - delivers extra strength right where you need it and is sensitive to the lightest strike.
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Good Rod
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Good rod!! I have broke 3 rods from ugly stik and they replace it each time.
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Definitely worth the buy!
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Not very light, but fulfills the purpose. Can't beat the price!
ConsSeems like not very durable components and not really light weight for the size.
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Nice Rod
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I bought this as a replacement rod for my son. It was such a nice rod I kept it myself. It is now my primary rod. I will buy another one for him.
ProsCame in heavy cardboard tube for shipping.
By Eric
Stephens City, Virginia
A lot of things but not "Ugly"
October 9, 2014
I would categorize this pole as a good strong rod best suited for applications where sensitivity isn't paramount. I like using it for topwater and cranking. The grip is a little beefy but not terrible. Aesthetics are great and I like the portability of 2 pieces. The 1 piece may be more sensitive. Overall i'm very pleased.
ConsNot very sensitive
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United States
Great Rod!
July 16, 2014
Paired this rod with my AVET MXL and this set up has caught me many fish.
By Steve
Excellent Sturdy Rod
April 27, 2014
Works great with Ambassadeur round reels.
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Great all-around rod for any heavy application.
ProsReally high quality components.
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Excellent 2-PC Rod
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Good medium heavy rod with short fast tip.
ProsSensitive like a 1-PC rod.
By bassachusetts
Salem, Ma.
stick with the originals
November 12, 2013
I bought one last year from dicks but returned it and tried the 6' but again I returned it beacuse I couldn't keep the guides srtaight. Every time I cast that rod the 2 peices would twist and cause wind knots and line break.
ProsLooks great with sargus or fierce
ConsWimpy reel seat and poor clearcoat
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Mission in Space : the lost colony is a turn based tactical game in which you control up to 6 troopers and deliver a colony from an alien threat.
There's 12 different missions with various objectives, 40 upgrades, 18 badges, 2 difficulty settings.
HOW TO UNLOCK THE HARD MODE : complete mission 12.
All the missions can be won in gold the first time without the premium skills. Check out the video walkthroughs in the help menu to see how it's done !
We hope you'll enjoy the game !
I think has to be one of the most thoughtful strategy games that I've played in a long time.
Anticipating the enemies moves... utilizing the base skills of each individual character...
One of the cool things that I did was an ammo-relay; passing one clip in-between a number of characters :-)
The medic's ability got me out of a jam when I hadn't reloaded a few times!
I don't think I have it in me atm to play it the whole way through, but I manged to get to level 6 in one game, only losing Farro once in the push down the chamber to hit the drainage button.
Set up a real nice shot for Taylor though; I think I took out 4-5 of those xenomorphs at once ^_^
Really great effort; I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Very adictive, although it's long, complicated, and I got tired (and I'm gonna stop playing cause it's late) it's very adictive and a nice game.
Sometimes a little scary haha
This is great. A well polished turned based game. Well done, music, story, and the characters were enjoyable.
really like the game wish there were more levels and easier ways to get points to "level" up the bonuses, but all being said well done
Well done.
Spent quite a few hours on this game on and off. Gives a familiar feel to various games/movies that I like.
Simple, fun and even quite challenging. Hope to see the next one soon.


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Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
The Six Divertimenti Opus 31
Harpsichord Concerto in D, Op 21
Symphony No. 49 - La Passione |
Divertimento 1 in G Major Op 31/1 - H 10/12
Divertimento 2 in A Major Op 31/2 - H 10/ 3
Divertimento 3 in G Major Op 31/3 - H 10/ 5
Harpsichord Concerto No.11 in D, Op 21,
Total time 63:12
Divertimento 4 in D Major Op 31/4 - H 10/ 11
Divertimento 5 in G Major Op 31/5 - H 10/ 4
Divertimento 6 in D Major Op 31/6 - H 10/ 2
Symphony # 49, in f-minor,La Passione:
Total time 73:22
Haydn's Six Divertimenti Opus 31 are undeservedly neglected and rarely recorded, and his Harpsichord Concerto Op 21 in this dazzling performance by Sylvia Marlowe is quite unique! We round off this set of two CDs, available separately, with a stirring performance of the wonderful Symphony 49, La Passione.
Our front illustration shows a genial Haydn, relaxed and good-humored, as indeed he was always known to friends and musical colleagues. His Six Divertimenti provide relaxed and enjoyable listening. Their inherent tunefulness is greatly enhanced by the variety of instrumentation, and the masterly way in which Haydn provides continuously changing sounds, either alternating instruments or combining them in unusual ways. These are pieces in which each musician is given a turn to shine, especially in the sets of variations. In the Harpsichord Concerto we find both in Haydn and in Ms Marlowe, keyboard players of extreme dexterity. The two outer movements with their dazzling displays of, and indeed demands upon keyboard virtuosity must have made an impressive performance for the courtly audience at Esterhazy. Ms Marlowe's solo cadenzas make particularly exciting listening! Composition of Haydn's 108 Symphonies spans the years 1759-1795. Our present symphony number 49 dates from 1768. The title 'La Passione', became associated with this symphony early in the 19th century as a reflection of its mood; however the title does have historical relevance, for it is highly likely that this was a Passion-tide symphony, intended for performance at Esterhazy during the Holy Week of 1768. That would explain its overall mood, the somber opening Adagio, and the opening and closing superscriptions: In Nomine Deo and Finis Laus Deo. The Six Divertimenti are scored for strings, supplemented by a flute and two horns. The Concertante Harpsichord in the Harpsichord Concerto is accompanied by a string orchestra with 2 oboes and 2 horns. Likewise Symphony 49 is scored for strings with 2 oboes and 2 horns. Thus the total program presented on these two discs has a homogeneity of instrumentation while providing a pleasing variety of sound. |


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I'll not be posting Keller's recipe, in keeping with my loosely-kept policy of not posting others' recipes without direct permission. So you'll settle for a consolation prize, perhaps?
You see, browsing through the book's large and elegantly-designed pages I was inspired to try something new with an old favorite. My obsession with huevos rancheros goes back to my youth in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is known to anyone who has either read this blog regularly, or known me since 1990. Even after three years of cohabitation and 1 1/2 years of marriage, the Missus still largely feigns support of this obsession, but I suppose I shouldn't blame her for the occasional "can we just have pancakes for breakfast today?" I'm also sure that at least two of my readers (which I believe constitutes 1/3 of my readership) are thinking to themselves "is he seriously writing about huevos rancheros again? Yes! But I must say, the Missus gave this iteration her full support.
A number of Keller's recipes contain purees, and I wanted to see what I could do along those lines. The only thing this recipe shares with traditional huevos is some basic ingredients, but the preparation is unique. The measurements below are only approximate, but this is the sort of thing you can and should experiment with.
(1) The green stuff you see above consists of roasted and peeled poblano peppers pureed with salt and olive oil (delicious by itself).
(2) The brown stuff is my traditional beans, but pureed. It consists of sauteed onions and garlic mixed with spices (cumin, coriander, oregano, smoked paprika, and mace or allspice), san marzano tomatoes, and a bit of chicken stock. Stew all of that for about 20 minutes, then puree.
(3) The potatoes I sliced on a mandoline for uniformity, then cut into the wedges you see below. I boiled them for a few minutes to soften them up, then put them in a bath of ice water to stop the cooking. I then drained them, and coated them in a mixture of 3 parts flour to 1 part ground cumin and 1 part ground coriander. I then fried them in about 2/3 inch of vegetable oil and put them on a paper towel to absorb the oil.
(4) The egg was poached, then garnished with fresh chives and diced shallots that had been sauteed in olive oil in which I soaked annatto seeds (the seeds impart a wonderful orange color and rich flavor to the olive oil).
Serve with really good coffee! And for a more decadent experience, a dollop of sour cream or creme fraiche.


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CBO: Ending High-Income Tax Cuts Would Save Almost $1 Trillion
The Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) new report shows that allowing President Bush's 2001 and 2003 income tax cuts on income over $250,000 to expire on schedule at the end of 2012 would save $823 billion in revenue and $127 billion on interest on the nation's debt, compared to permanently extending all of the Bush tax cuts. Overall, this would mean $950 billion in ten-year deficit reduction, a significant step in the direction of fiscal stability.
Prior CBO analysis showed the minimal economic risk this would pose in the short-term. CBO previously concluded that extending only the so-called "middle class" tax cuts on income below $250,000, instead of extending all of the tax cuts, would "be more cost-effective in boosting output and employment in the short run because the higher-income households that would probably spend a smaller fraction of any increase in their after-tax income would receive a smaller share of the reduction in taxes (relative to current law)."


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July 20, 2005 MK39 Men's 50 333 posts | Requesting the Snowbird List SSUSA Staff: I writing to you to formaly Request the complete Snowbird List of players who would be considered legal because of the Dual Residence rule. I as the Manager and or Sponsor of a registered 50 + team in your assocaiation believe i have a right to that entire list in advance of your upcoming worlds later this year in order to review and either agree with certain players or to investigate further if need be to file a formal protest before the event ever occurs. Please respond either by this post or by fax to my store at 707 434 9683. Thanks in advance. Mike Kelly Kelly's Sports 50 = |
July 20, 2005 TaterinGa Men's 50 179 posts | MK39: e-mail me & I will send you something I am putting together to crush this rule Tater firstname.lastname@example.com |
July 20, 2005 Walk 192 posts | I understand the concern here but has anyone thought of how to fix this if this rule if it is put to death so all can play? Nothing I say to the associations seems to matter about people like me and I would hate to see real snowbirds get iced. You guys know how things like this goes. Instead of fixing it fairly they will over react and then legal snowbirds and guys like me will be forced to retire or stay that way forever and believe me retirement SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
July 20, 2005 BruceinGa Men's 65 3109 posts | Maybe I don't understand the snow bird concept. I always thought that the northerners migrated south during the cold months and retruned to the north during the warm months. If I am correct, they would be playng summer and nationals in the NORTH! |
July 20, 2005 MK39 Men's 50 333 posts | TaterinGa just got in and saw your message. i have sent you an e mail and will wait for your reply. Thanks MikeKelly Kelly's Sports 50+ |
July 20, 2005 MK39 Men's 50 333 posts | Walk We will have to push hard at the senior summitt in january to get the Exemption status back for guys in your situation. I will go to E T Colvin at ASA and explain it to him first and he should come back and push for it next year. Problem was that they use to get so much bad info from guys like RB Thomas who they pay very little attention to anymore. Same thing with NSA and Ridge Hooks. Hang in there and it should get right for next year. Thanks MikeKelly Kelly's Sports 50+ |
July 21, 2005 BruceinGa Men's 65 3109 posts | Walk, I have the solution to your problem. You need to use an address in Texas and tell the associations that you lived there 3 months earlier this year. You don't even need to presently live there. There is also no need to have a Texas driver's license, just use you existing license. Next, get the coach of Randy Smith to add you to their roster. Its all as easy as this! The only catch to this is the coach might be honest. |
July 21, 2005 MK39 Men's 50 333 posts | RB Thomas reponse to my request for a Snowbird list clears up 1 assocation and only leaves the SPA and SSUSA with a dual resindency rule and as of yet , neither has responded to my request. Thanks RB Thomas for the quick and very proffessional repsonse. The ISSA has not had a request or approved any player to play outside of their region as determined by their principal residence. I assure you that any such request would be thoroughly investigated to confirm the facts surrounding any dual residency. As you may be aware there are several Major Plus teams abusing the roster requirements and it is causing a "major plus" concern among the players and teams that are playing by the rules. Unfortunately, some associations do not understand the gravity of these violations and are granting players "snowbird" status with evidence that does not support that the person has actually resided in a second location for any period of time that would be considered "residency." A snowbird would be a retired person who has a history of spending a major part of the year in two different locations, not a super senior softball player who wishes to pick the team of his choice. With regard to CA and FL, the ISSA has removed the "stand alone" requirement for those states and teams from those states will be treated the same as all others. Please advise if you have any other questions regarding the ISSA. I am supportive of anyone's effort to clean up this blight on senior softball. RB Thomas, Jr. ISSA Executive Director |
July 21, 2005 MK39 Men's 50 333 posts | Ga. Crush. Please do not get the impression that i am on anybodys side regarding anything that may or may not have happened in Plano Tx. I am 100% against the snowbird rule and only wish to see it be address in the right manner. I am looking forward to seeing and playing you guys in Hutchinson and Congrats on your SPA World Championship. You are again the best team in Senior Softball and it will be a pleasure to compete against you this year. Great talking to you this morning Patty Mac. Mike Kelly Kelly's Sports 50+ |
July 21, 2005 TaterinGa Men's 50 179 posts | Thanks to Mr. RB Thomas for jumping on the snowbird topic. I had no clue such a rule existed; I had never read it in any rule book. The players are the ones that can make a difference. We need to approach all association heads with respect & business like; no slander or bashing. If we have a question or petition, put a letter together & get every player to forward it to the Directors. Thanks for all the input on the snowbird rule. I still stand in oppostion to anyone who can live in an area 3 months & play in that state or bordering states; this is not fair to the rest of us. As Bruce stated: where is the snow in the summer; we all have teams that we can pick up with or the director could allow us to pick up with the NEAREST team to our state. |
July 21, 2005 MK39 Men's 50 333 posts | TaterinGa I have asked all 3 association heads the same way and only RB Thomas so far has come forth to answer this issue. It is obvious that he is totally against it and has given his reasons why. I respect for RB for the way he handled this and by mentioning that the ISSA has done away with the Ca. and Fl. stand alone rule. We have an open dialogue now talking about getting him a better softball for his upcoming tournaments and i am looking to help him out on it with some of my industry connections. I am not looking to try and intimidate, threaten or bad talk anyone here but in order to protect my team, i will do whats nessasary to aquire this so called list of snowbirds. I have asked once on this board and once by e-mail to Ridge and to Hennesey and after allowing a certain amount of time, if i dont hear back then i will ask in a formal letter as well. Really not asking for anything here that i would not have a right to and there should not be any reason for them to not produce this list if it is legit??? IMO Thanks Mike Kelly Kelly's Sports 50 + |
July 22, 2005 Hitman29 7 posts | I understand that this snowbird issue revolves around the Georgia(Florida) Crush's use of an illegal player from South Florida. That sounds like something John Mack would do. He got his budget cut by Ralph's wife, now he will do anything to win. That sounds about like something he would doand has done before. Example Gary Deaton playing in when he was 47 years old. What is wrong with Senior Softball is people like John Mack. Just ask what some of his former players think about him. Not very much. He moves the team to Georgia so that he could get around other rules, then he breaks additional rules on top of that. He should be the one supended. I guess money will make you do a lot of illegal things. I wonder if Ralph knows what is going on. I am sure he would not be pleased. |
July 22, 2005 MK39 Men's 50 333 posts | Hitman29 Please start your own thread if your going to talk bad about another team. I notice that this was your 1st ever post as well??? I started this thread to ask for the snowbird list only to see if my competition has any snowbirds and if they do then i reserve the right to investigate them to see if it is legit. Right now the senior softball dual residency rule is just a form and when it is sent in it is approved. No one is checking anything and it is working on the trust system??? My thread here never mention any team and if you have a personal problem with Johnny Mac then be a man and talk right to him. I talked to him myself yesterday and can vouch for the fact that he followed the senior softball criteria for his 1 snowbird. He is a good man and straight up as far as i am concrened. Give him a call and try to work out your differences. IMO Thanks Mike Kelly Kelly's Sports 50+ |
July 22, 2005 Hitman29 7 posts | In a previous thread, you mentioned the Georgia Crush. Anyway, I was in Plano and saw the protest. I guess since your team was not there, you didnt get hurt by the ruling. But, I am sure Old South Miken and Las Vegas Stars are not real happy about getting knocked out a World Championship. I bet if you had spent about 10,000 dollars to go to Plano, you would be raising Cain too. I will leave your thread and let the other Senior Players comment. Oh, by the way I plan to talk to John Mack in person at NSA nationals. |
July 22, 2005 MK39 Men's 50 333 posts | Hitman29 Sorry if i was being hard on you there. I just don't want it to look like i am judging anyone here. That is not my job and i did not want to look like i was singling out any 1 team or 1 person. I am really concerned about this snowbird thing to the point where i now have to go the assocaitions and have them look deep at the program to see what i see, that it is seriously flawed and needs to be revieved or replaced by a much simpler method of simply allowing every team in the nation 1 to 2 exemption players per team. This would take care of the Bruce Walkers of the senior softball world and the guys who have the tough decision of whom to play with. I have talked with the Vegas guys who only had praise for the Ga. Crush ad the team they have. Problem is not with them but with the Snowbird rule itself. I am in a position if i choose to where i can hand pick 12 guys from across the nation, fly them into my store to work and live for 3 months of the year and put togehter the best major plus team ever assembled because of the snowbird rule. Now if i really wanted to do that, i would not be warning any one in advance. I believe the way we are now heading with all states being open with bordering states and 1 or 2 exemption players would keep every one happy and keep the competitive playing field level. IMO Thanks Mike Kelly Kelly's Sports 50+ |
July 22, 2005 Hitman29 7 posts | I know with your business connections, you could put together one heck of a team. I hope this can be ironed out to make it fair for all teams. I know no one wants a super team, where you would have no one to play. Senior softball needs to grow through fair competition and sportsmanship. |
July 22, 2005 BruceinGa Men's 65 3109 posts | I too don't mean to single our Johnny Mac. There are loopholes in this rule that need to be closed. Next year will be a little different with the associations abandoning the California and Florida rule. I still think that it helps the sponsored teams and hurts teams like mine. We will just have to play a bit better. Maybe we can start next weekend in Cullman. |
July 22, 2005 MK39 Men's 50 333 posts | Hitman29 I am with you on everything you just said in your last post. Same rules for all. All rules printed and posted so there can be no doubt that everyone is legit. Thanks and Good luck in NSA next weekend. Mike Kelly Kelly's Sports 50+ |
July 22, 2005 MK39 Men's 50 333 posts | BruceinGa The Vegas guys and the Crush guys see your team as possibly the highest scoring team in our 50 + division. You give too much credit and have in other post to sponsered teams. Your team can beat any of us on any given weekend and i take your team very seriously as do the rest of the 50 major plus teams. There is no advantage to be gained that your team wont have the same chance to take advantage of if all things are equal next year. You can go into Fl. next year if you want to, up to you guys. Anyway Good luck in the NSA next weekend. We will be going to almost all of them next year when the borders are open and wish i could be there next weekend. Mike Kelly Kelly's Sports 50+ |
July 23, 2005 TaterinGa Men's 50 179 posts | Gary: I started the JAH Masters in 03' & 04; then it became the Miken/Old South. Since I am no longer the coach I will not give the details, that will be left up to Bruce & Don, but I will conclude, we are not fully sponsored. In any snowbird rule; each manager should have access to names & addresses of snowbirds so that they can do some research; this is called checks & balances. If you have no address how can you check on someone. |
July 23, 2005 MK39 Men's 50 333 posts | Gary19 I wont speak for any other teams here but Kelly's is fully sponsored which means an outside source for entry fees, hotels, etc = me and a bat company as well which for us is Miken. That being said i still only have 2 guys that have ever played open major , a few A level guys and the rest a bunch of real good C level players who play well togehter has a team some of the time. I predict that this year will produce many different winners in the Major plus worlds. IMO Thanks Mike Kelly Kelly's Sports 50+ |
July 24, 2005 MK39 Men's 50 333 posts | Gary19 I am the money source and miken is the bat surce. Good question on what do i get back on it and i am asking myself the same question. Oh it is an advertising and marketing campaign for the store. Thanks Mike Kelly Kelly's Sports 50+ |
July 24, 2005 KillAbrew Men's 60 55 posts | Gary, do not let this MK guy kid you. he has more money than Bill Gates. He sponsors the team because he can. Also because Steinbrenner would not sell him the Yankees. |
July 27, 2005 audieh Men's 60 246 posts | Just received a call from Gary Deaton who had heard that it was said he played for the Florida Crush when he was 47. He wants everyone to know that the accusation is not true. He was at least 50 when he played. He asked that Hitman29 call him at 513-515-9900 and he would enlighten you!? I know that Gary is now eligible to play 55 ball. |
July 28, 2005 Hitman29 7 posts | Concerning Mr. Deaton. Mr. Deaton played in a SPA tournment at Marietta, GA. in 1998. He won the homerun trophy and was MVP. If he can play 55's now, I assume he has just turned 55. Lets see 2005 minus 1998. That is 8 years. That would make him 47 or 48 in 1998. At one time people could turn their self in if they played under age. I do not have to call him to listen to his explanation. He had better have his documentation up to date and explain it to SPA, NSA, and the other organizations, when he plays. I am sure teams would hate to lose a national tournment on a protest. |
July 28, 2005 gadog55 6 posts | As to Gary Deaton, I played with him on the Crush in 2000. That is the first year I remember him playing 50+. If he actually played in a 50+ SPA in 1998 it would be on record. I will call him and ask. As for John Mac, he has always been loyal to his players even when they were not loyal to him. Gary Deaton never played for John Mac except in 2001 the first year Mac was ever the manager. By the way, the Hitman should see Mr. Deaton this weekend at the NSA to clear things up. Deaton is not a happy camper. |
July 28, 2005 Hitman29 7 posts | Well I guess I will see Mr. Deaton in Cullman. Hope he has his documentation in order. I know the tournment director and can get that documentation. |
July 28, 2005 MK39 Men's 50 333 posts | Hitman29 Please email me at email@example.com something i want to ask you in private. thanks Mike Kelly Kelly's Sports 50+ |
July 28, 2005 MK39 Men's 50 333 posts | Gary19 It is not only happening with bats, it is also happening with Borders and snowbirds in senior softball. It is a mess and a disgrace but all the tournament directors want in the long run are teams that will pay the high cost to enter there events. They make backroom aggreements with some and not with others so the whole game has not become corupt in a sense. I just got some Wilson Staff golf clubs and will soon play an individual sports which does not involved anyone else. Me agaisnt the golf course after this year. Thanks Mike Kelly Golf Duffer 50+ |
July 28, 2005 Walk 192 posts | MK39 I wonder if they would have made the same agreement for me? I understand the concern and the want to change things but please take into consideration that fact some of use have no place to play and have been forced to retire because of the regional rules. Now if the snowbird rule is changed (because they will go over board just like they did when RB complained last year about legal players) legit snowbird players could be forced to retire. When making a suggestion about a rule we should take it upon ourselves to have something that works to replace the rule. If not then the power to be's will always over react. Walk |
July 28, 2005 MK39 Men's 50 333 posts | Walk i have fought my battles with these guys about first the bordering states issues and i am proud to say made them see the light on that one. This is another injustice that the some of the same guys caused again =hennesey and Ridge hooks. Souloution is simple, go by at least the current USSSA rules = states and bordering states and 1 expemtion from anywhere and that work work just fine. There is my suggestion and now it is up to them to implement it or keep hiding in the background like they normally do until the senior summitt. Don't blame the messenger here as i did not make these stupid rules to begin with. thnaks Mike Kelly Golfer 50+ |
July 28, 2005 MK39 Men's 50 333 posts | Gary19 Thanks for the kind words but at least for now i know i want nothing to do with senior softball tournament directors like ssusa, spa and lvssa until they grow up and run there business in a manner that shows that they care about us = there customers. Thanks Mike Kellys heading for the 19th hole |
July 28, 2005 Walk 192 posts | MK not blaming you at all. Just stating that when it comes to changing rules the ones who hide always can be counted on going over board to teach us lessons. I have come to the conclusion I will be playing AAA from this point on when I get to play. It has become obvious that using the USSSA rule is too simple and fair but then again USSSA thought of it. There is the problem. God forbid anyone would use something that works. You are right that is the fix but I would almost bet my house you will never see it in any other associations. All I am saying is I understand what you guys are saying but beware the fix will be beyond what anyone is asking for. Walk |
July 28, 2005 MK39 Men's 50 333 posts | Walk I only intend to play form this moment on the following organazations events anyway. 2005 USSSA SSWC 2006 USSSA SSWC NSA ASA Huntsman games I have no interest in this rest of these back room running want to be softball assocaitions from this point on. My team does not need the Ultra 2 for 1 thing. We are competitive with any of the legal bats. We wont be lured into SSUSA with all the illegal snowbirds running around like they were last year in las vegas. I just named 5 quality real softball worlds that we can play in and thats plenty anyway. You need to get the mavericks to consider those events next year as they should be able to pick you up for any and all of them as they will not only open the borders but they will give the 1 exempt player as well. Take care Walk my man Mike Kelly right off of the 19th hole hahahaha |
July 28, 2005 MK39 Men's 50 333 posts | Walk My Bad i meant the SSWS World Series in Des Moines No more SSUSA or its other name SSWC. Too much Lemonade at the 19th hole for me. hahaha Mike Kelly |
July 28, 2005 Walk 192 posts | MK, I would agree with your assessment. Sent you an e-mail. Walk |
July 29, 2005 gadog55 6 posts | To Hitman: Deaton is in Boaz, not Cullman. IF you want to talk to him, go to Boaz. I don't think you really want to do that do you? I don't know what ax you have to grind with him but you need to cool it and hope he doesn't identify you. Gary can be a loose cannon. Call Ridge Hooks for the records from 1998 to verify Deaton played in the SPA. Prove he played in that tournament and then go on line to tell the world. Deaton never played for John Mac until 2001. That is a fact!!! |
July 29, 2005 PattyMac 90 posts | Hey GaDog how about emailing me at my office. You have it. President of the C Club. I think you are right this person doesn't want to meet Gary in person on this issue. PattyMac |
July 29, 2005 gadog55 6 posts | Gary 19: You are right, no one ever said Deaton played for Crush in '98. Read the scripts! It was said he played for John Mac in '98. Deaton is a loose cannon but is also a friend. If he screwed up and broke the rules, he will eventually pay the price. I agree that it is a shame that any middle aged guy would fudge his age or alter his bat just to play a game. As far as Deaton, he knows who I am and can identify me. I have called him a lot worse than a loose cannon. Thats what friends can do. Maybe you and hitman can both confront him in Boaz. Hope you guys have good health insurance! Better yet---stay in Cullman. PattyMac-----I can't find your email bro----I am glad to know the C-Club is alive and well. I will call you as I have your phone #'s. I'll tell toker bro Mick you said hi. He is recovering from surgery. Soon as I am able I will be playing ball with you again. |
July 29, 2005 gadog55 6 posts | Gary19: I agree with you. I didn't clarify as you did not accuse J.Mac of cheating. Like I said, Deaton got wind of the chat board and went wild. He called everyone he knew about it. Like I said, if he really did play in 98 he would have to be illegal. Gary is just being defensive. I don't believe he has threatened anyone, but if I were the hitman, I would not confront him about this. If Gary is guilty as charged, he has no leg to stand on and should just let the comments go. I have told him that. I told him to let it go anyway as it really sounds like Hitman has it in for J.Mac and was just using Gary for some reason. People should not make statements like the Hitman did on the internet about people cheating or using illegal players like Deaton. He did say that Deaton played for him in 98. That is totally untrue as Deaton only played for J.Mac in 2001 and was cut from Crush in 2002. As for the snowbird rule, leave it to the commissioners to work things out if they can. Enough said on this topic. Didn't mean to offend you but I never responded to you, only the hitman. Hope he can work things out with Deaton. |
July 31, 2005 BruceinGa Men's 65 3109 posts | gadog55, Deaton was in Cullman and as far as I know, Hitman never approached him. |
July 31, 2005 BruceinGa Men's 65 3109 posts | As for the snowbird rule, I don't see a need for one. You play for a team in the state (or adjoining state) where you vote, file your federal income taxes AND have you driver's license. Sorry MK, I also don't think teams need an exemption. I do think if you live in an area where there isn't a Major or Major Plus team you should be able to pick from the next two closest Major or Major Plus teams. |
July 31, 2005 MK39 Men's 50 333 posts | BruceinGa No problem, your entitled to your opinion regarding an exemption player. All i fought for was the same rights as all other states to begin with open borders. The 1 exemption player per team would help guys like bruce walker and a few other cases have a place to play. Thanks Mike Kelly Kelly's Sports 50+ |
Aug. 3, 2005 MK39 Men's 50 333 posts | Terry Hennesey Has contacted me via email with a refusal to show me any snowbirds at all. He said i am to give him a name and he would then check into it for it's validity. I have not seen 1 major plus team this year or 1 major teams roster yet so how can i produce a name??? Even when i do see them, how do i know a guy is really from out of region. Normally another player points things like this out at the event or afterwards. At this rate it will happen just like it did in plano which is at the event and the TD will rule that the protested player is a legit snowbird anyway. I still feel that all managers have the right to the snowbird list of players who play in there division. We do not need all snowbirds, just those teams who we compete against to check in advance if they are legit or not. IMO Thanks Mike Kelly Kelly's Sports 50+ |
Aug. 3, 2005 TaterinGa Men's 50 179 posts | MK; that is correct. At the ISA last year in Altamonte Springs, I (coach) ask to see the roster of another team to protest their player & the TD REFUSED. How could I protest w/o seeing an address? We still won anyway. |
Aug. 3, 2005 MK39 Men's 50 333 posts | TaterinGa Great point. How can we even preceed if we can't see the rosters or addresses???? This rule is flawed and has been taken advantage of by certain teams yet the TD'S = Hennesey and Ridge won't do anything about it in advance like digging deeper into the claims of the snowbirds at least in my division. Wait a minute, i got an idea and here goes. Terry Hennesey, i hearby preotest all 50 major plus snowbirds and expect you to launch an investigation into all of them and have the results back to me by the time i get back from the USSSA Worlds next week. Respectfully Mike Kelly Kelly's Sports 50+ |
Aug. 3, 2005 TaterinGa Men's 50 179 posts | It is amazing: I have been playing since 99 & I can show you players that have played from Florida to the most extreme Northern States; do they live in an RV?? How does this get by the Directors?? |


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