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The sixth annual Offense-Defense All-America Game on Dec. 29 at Cowboys Stadium will feature some big-time quarterbacks as well as plenty of talented linebackers, athletes and kickers.
Future SEC, Big 12 and Big Ten QBs to compete
The game will feature four quarterbacks who were proven winners as seniors.
The East team will be led by Air Force National Player of the Year finalist Maty Mauk of Kenton (Ohio) High, a 6-2, 195-pound Missouri commitment. Mauk led the nation in passing, finishing with 5,413 yards and 68 touchdowns as he led his team to the state championship game. Mauk is rated as the 22nd-best pro-style quarterback in the country by Rivals.com.
Joining him on the East roster will be Fruit Cove (Fla.) Bartram Trail's Nathan Peterman, a 6-2, 210-pound Tennessee commitment who threw for 2,940 yards and 36 touchdowns as he led his team to the state title game against No. 2-ranked Armwood. Peterman flew up boards as a senior and is rated as the No. 10 pro-style quarterback by Rivals.com.
"Mauk and Peterman are both accurate passers who can sling the ball around," said Offense-Defense Director of Player Personnel Josh Buchanan, "Mauk compares to Chase Daniel while Peterman's accuracy will make him a hard player to keep off the field at UT."
The West roster will feature Nebraska commitment Tommy Armstrong, a 6-2, 210-pound prospect from Steele, Texas. Rivals.com rates Armstrong as the No. 8 dual-threat quarterback.
Star linebackers commit to O-D Bowl
At linebacker, the East team will feature Archibald (Pa.) Valley View's Nyeem Wartman, a 6-3, 225-pound Penn State commitment along with McKeesport (Pa.) High's Tyrone Neal, a 6-1, 225-pounder yet to commit, and South Carolina commitment Kaiwan Lewis, a 6-2, 225-pounder from Saint Joseph (N.J.).
Wartman, Neal, and Lewis are all rated as the No. 34, No. 42 and No. 44 outside linebackers respectively by Rivals.com.
"All three of them are violent hitters who make plays in traffic and can run," said Buchanan, "We are really excited about all of these guys because of their speed and athleticism and believe they will be very good at the next level."
Rounding out the East squad will be three BCS commitments. Thomasville (Ala.) High's Tyler Hayes, a 6-2, 215-pound Alabama commit, T.J. Burrell, a 6-0, 201-pound Clemson commit, and Florida commit Jeremi Powell, a 6-2, 205-pounder all have accepted invitations to the O-D Bowl as well.
The West squad inside linebackers will be anchored by Birmingham (Ala.) Woodlawn's Cassanova McKinzy, a 6-3, 235-pound Auburn pledge with Missouri commitment Donavin Newsom, a 6-2, 225-pounder from St. Louis (Mo.) Parkway North, and 6-1, 225-pound Tennessee verbal Otha Peters from Covington , La.
Rivals.com rates McKinzy as the No. 19 outside linebacker and 245th-best player in the country with Newsom as the No. 23 inside linebacker and Peters rated the 28th-best outside linebacker.
"These three players really excite me because they can all run and are headed to programs who have developed some very good NFL linebackers," said Buchanan, "They all had outstanding senior seasons and I expect them to really stand out in Dallas."
The West outside linebackers vary in size but are all headed to big time programs led by Ohio State commitment Josh Perry, a 6-4, 231-pounder from Galena (Ohio) Olentangy. Breaux Bridge (La.) High's Lamar Louis, a 6-0, 210-pound LSU commit and DeSoto (Texas) High's Michael Richardson, a 6-2, 215-pound Texas A&M commitment will round out the unit.
Athletes, kickers accept O-D Bowl invitations
With Orlando Thomas, Gabriel Marks, and other athletes already on the roster Alabama commit Kenyan Drake, Georgia verbal Blake Tibbs, and recent Georgia Tech commitment Justin Thomas have all accepted invitations to this year's game.
Drake will see time on both sides of the ball while Thomas will play quarterback and wide receiver. Tibbs will return kicks and play some wide receiver in this year's contest. Drake is a 6-1, 200-pounder from Powder Springs (Ga.) Hillgrove, while Tibbs is a 6-2, 180-pounder from Lithonia (Ga.) Martin Luther King and Thomas is a 5-11, 178-pounder from Prattville (Ala).
Rivals.com rates Thomas as the 225th-best player and No. 19 athlete in the nation while Tibbs is rated as the No. 49 wide receiver who can return kicks, and Drake highlights the group as the No. 12 athlete and 184th-best prospect in the nation.
"Thomas is a phenomenal athlete who will see time at quarterback and wide receiver while Tibbs is an explosive return man and Drake is a productive running back who can play both sides of the ball," said Buchanan, "All three of these guys have a chance to make a big impact at the next level."
The East kicker will be Knoxville (Tann.) West's George Bullock, a 6-2, 195-pound Tennessee commitment while the West will have Harvest (Ala.) East Limestone's Joshua Appleby, a 6-3, 235-pounder committed to Louisville.


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With due permission from your current forum moderator, who is not me because I'm on vacation [a vacation during which I write characterisation essays, it seems], I wrote something up on posting in the character forum, whether it's seeking advice or giving it out.
Characterisation Feedback: How to Seek It, and How To Give It.
There are all sorts of characters in this world -- fictional and real. Bad people, good people, ugly people, gorgeous people, charming people, tedious people, hyper people, shy people, people who seem to have everything, and people he seem to have nothing, -- none of that makes a character a "good" character or a "poor" character. It's how you write them, and what you focus on in the story, and how it relates to the story that makes them work
Character feedback is about priority and balance. Now, there are always the things you want to hit: plot holes, contradictions, believability, does her hair really have to be pink?, etc; And those things, Im sure, will always be taken care of. But there are very important things that we all need when trying to develop characters, and there are certain ways to achieve that when posting. Not only that, but there are certain things to look for when replying.
"Your Character Is A Mary-Sue"
is not a very nice thing to say.
It's become a common misconception that a "Mary-Sue" is someone who is pretty, charming, intelligent and practically perfect in every way. You're actually thinking of "Mary Poppins", not "Mary-Sue".
Mary-Sue is a character whose qualities exist for no good reason at all. A character can have blue eyes, that's fine. There's "no good reason" for a character to have sparkly blue eyes. There's also "no good reason" a character should have blue eyes at all if her parents have brown eyes.
So when writing your character you want to convey your reasons; when reading a character you want to look for the reasons. It is unfair to tell someone their character cant be popular solely because thats a Mary-Suish trait.
No, it isnt math. You cant come up with a logical approach to it. But you can feel when a characters qualities have balance and purpose, and when a character is unreasonably frivolous.
Alas, sometimes the word Mary-Sue is the most definitive one applicable. But it is best to use it with care.
Character Forms: Bad?
Not necessarily. They're good. Good for practice, good so that you can get to know your character. They're not very useful in the feedback business.
You can give someone all the information in the world, you can explore every little nook and cranny of your character's biography and personality and appearance - it doesn't tell us why.
Nor do they have any bearing on how youre going to write the character. Rarely does one come across a story where the characters fill out forms about their personality or actively participate in long, detailed interviews about their biographical information.
For instance:
While that was a nice exercise in seeing how much I knew about Harry Potter, it really doesn't tell you who he is.Name: Harry James Potter
Birth date & age during story: July 31st, 1980.
- Basic Appearance: Messy black hair, bright green eyes. Wears glasses; has lightning bolt shaped scar on forehead. Sort of skinny.
- Parents: Lily (Evans) & James Potter; Deceased
- Parents Occupations, if employed: Unknown to Harry; they were, however, members of the "Order of the Phoenix".
- Siblings, if any: None
- Other known blood relatives, if any: Petunia (Evans) and Vernon Dursely, Aunt and Uncle; Dudley Dursely, Cousin. Petunia and Vernon are Harry's legal guardians.
Pets, if any: Hedwig, a snowy white owl.
- Area of Residence WHile not at Hogwarts -- Surrey, England.
- Blood type: Half-blood
Hogwarts House [and why]: Gryffindor. "Pure Nerve and Outstanding Courage"
- Best school subjects [and why]: Defence Against The Dark Arts -- he has a knack for it.
- Worst school subjects [and why]: Potions. Very much because he's at odds with the Potions Master, but it also requires a bit more of an attention span than Harry is willing to offer...
- What would your character see if he/she looked in the Mirror of Erised? His parents, his family, alive and surrounding him.
- What would their Boggart be? A dementor
- What would their Animagus form be? Possibly a lion; though, he's not an Animagus.
- What would their Patronus be [keep in mind the Patronus represents a protector or guardian to the character, rather than their own personality]?- A stag
What scent would the character get from Amortentia? By sixth year, a soft flowery scent that reminds him of the Burrow and Ginny Weasley.
- What memory would they relive in the presence of a Dementor? His mother being murdered by Lord Voldemort.
On the other hand:
Here, we skip the prologue and get down to what is central to the character. We could argue all day about why Harrys Patronus is a stag and why his boggart is a dementor, and wed manage to establish an issue thats important to certain parts of certain books. Or, we could talk more about different ways his impulsiveness and bravery influence him and affect others, and wed have foundation for his character and framework for many of his actions and developments through the entire series....Harry doesn't like to see people in trouble, and he often abandons logic in an attempt to rescue or protect someone else. In simple ways, such as flying off on his broom against orders to face Draco and fetch Neville Longbottom's stolen Remembrall, to fleeing to the Department of Mysteries in fifth year on the supposed chance that his Godfather is being held captive. Harry's actions are often rash, and not thought out. Yet, he carries them out with unfailing bravery. It is often Harry's rashness that carries him into situations most people don't find themselves in -- but it his courage and heart that saves the day.
Harry is also an unwilling celebrity. Popular opinion of him often wavers between positive and negative, but either way, he rather wishes he were one of the unknown. Harry's best friends are Ronald Weasley - a steadfast friend, often shunted to the side by Harry's fame -- and Hermione Granger -- a smart and somewhat overbearing Muggleborn. Harry is a naturally talented flyer -- a hereditary trait, as Hermione reveals to him that his father played Quidditch -- and joins the Gryffindor Quidditch Team as Seeker.
Separating the Cake from the Wallpaper or Something Like That.
Hermione Granger cares about House-Elves. She has bushy hair, she went to the Yule Ball with Viktor Krum, and she's not that interested in Quidditch even if Harry, Ron and Ginny are. Yeah, so? That's part of who she is, but it's not what defines her. Icing on the cake is nice, but you need the cake first.
Hermione's passion for knowledge is central to her being, as is her abidance of the rules, her love for her friends and tendency to control them for their own protection, and most importantly: her willingness to throw rules out the window if it means doing what's right.
You want to address the issues that are central to how your character serves the story, and how the story serves the character. The traits that are most present in deciding how they act, react, interact, feel, think, speak, love, hate, fear, and hope. You have to start with the foundation before you build the walls and then pick your paint and wallpaper. [I know, I know, first it was a cake, and now it's a house; Characters are complex, what can I say ]
So, if youre on the other end, and youre giving the feedback, look for this: Ask what we are going to see in the writing, in the story. What is most important to this character?
Because at the end of the day, people dont remember the character thread, they remember the story, and they remember who the character was as a whole. If we can find a way to achieve that, and to help each other achieve that, then weve achieved the purpose.

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Absolutely the best kept, but usually sold out, secret in the local BMW camping universe. I haven't advertised this event for about the past seven years, outside of a small circle of friends, due to the limited attendance of about 120 people.
This year we are changing the dates to one week earlier than usual, so I have decided to advertise. The dates have changed, not the event, the fantastic food, the excellent venue, or the great value. Space is still limited, so if you are interested in attending, don't wait too long to send a check to reserve a space in the 80 foot long buffet line for the Saturday night dinner.
Hope to see you there.
Mid Hudson Valley, New York
June 15-17,2012
This year we will be celebrating our seventeenth year of fun at Dutchess County Wilcox Park, located one mile east of the Taconic Parkway on Route 199 in Milan, NY.
Come join us for two nights camping with lots of shaded camping space.
Clean restrooms, free hot showers, covered pavilion, swimming lake, boating and fishing lake, fields, hiking trails and many great local riding roads. Renowned Chef Karla will once again prepare her fabulous Saturday night steak dinner (ONLY for those whose pre-paid pre-registrations are postmarked by 1 June 2012). There are restaurants and stores about 8 miles east in Pine Plains, NY or 10 miles west in Rhinebeck, NY for those who choose not to pre-register or wish to fix their own meals. Cooking and campfires on site are permitted.
All brands of motorcycles are welcome, not just BMW airheads, but please, NO LOUD PIPES. There will also be an informal swap meet for those who wish to bring along motorcycle related parts to sell. Swap meet vendor spaces are free. You can still ride to the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome on Saturday afternoon for an amazing air show. (Air show admission not included in the rally fee, www.oldrhinebeck.org) This year we will also offer the choice of a self-guided ride to the 85,000 sq. ft. Motorcyclepedia Museum in Newburgh, NY featuring over 300 motorcycles and other attractions, like a Wall of Death ride. www.motorcyclepediamuseums.com. This new attraction is to motorcycling what the Aerodrome is to flying! Not to be missed!
Motor home/camper electrical and water hookup spaces are limited, so please request early. Parking for four wheelers and trailers is available on site. Contact me for local lodging information for the camping challenged. Note: Campers, motor homes and trailers are not permitted on the Taconic Parkway. Contact me for alternate routes to the site.
Last year, once again, we had to turn a few people away at the gate because this event is that good and space is still limited. EARLY pre-registration is strongly suggested! DonÔÇÖt wait, mail your check today.
Cost for the weekend camping (including Saturday night dinner for the
pre-registered) is only $25.00 per person, children 12 and under are
admitted free. Please make your checks out to ÔÇ£Michael FriedleÔÇØ All BMW riders and their guests are welcome. Questions, directions, information or to pre-register, Michael Friedle, 8 College Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603; 845-473-1337; firstname.lastname@example.com. Please include an e mail address, or phone number, with your check so I may confirm your registration. See you there soon.
Michael, Karla and Alice Friedle


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Well, we could probably trade for him now and it wouldn't cost us much.Rudy Will Have Back Surgery
Dec 08, 2009 3:12 PM EST
Rudy Fernandez will undergo a surgical procedure on Tuesday to relieve pressure on a nerve root in his back. The procedure is known as a microdiscectomy.
Fernandez has been suffering from a sciatic condition which is causing pain in his right leg.
Details of the recovery timetable will be released after the surgery is completed.
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Should we still pursue Rudy?
Is this a good time to make an offer and hope he comes back at full health?


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Cautious Tale of Mistakes Turning into a Flood
I remember hearing a story as a kid about Hans Brinker, a young Dutch boy who put his finger in a dike and saved his town. Ever since then I have always assimilated small things turning into big problems to this Dutch fable such as having to use a finger to stop a leak from becoming larger. As soon as he inserted his finger into that hole, the water stopped dripping out of the earthen water retention unit.With my vivid imagination, I went beyond the simple task Brinker performed that faithful day wondering what he would have done if suddenly another hole appeared and he had to use his other hand. Then another water hole opened, and another until he was doing a virtual vertical Twister game to keep the water contained. Last night's Tampa Bay Rays opener reminded me totally of that childhood fantasy tale. One mistake can sometimes escalate, reproduce and become a sudden emergency situation at the drop of a cap.
Even as the game began as David Price began to wheel and deal on the mound, his counterpart Orioles starter Jeremy Guthrie was on point tonight. It surely seemed like the first set of watermarked mistakes might sink one of their team's chances.
The first scare of the game came at the hands of the Rays as Dan Johnson ripped a ball to Right-Centerfield that bounced off the outfield wall just above the glove of Nick Markakis for a double. The Rays chance to open the initial floodgates were dashed by Guthrie as Johnson ended up stranded at second base after B J Upton and Matt Joyce could not muster any offensive threats. The Orioles had their thumb firmly in the leaking hole, and sealed the deal in the bottom of the second inning.
When the Rays took to the field for the third inning, it seemed as if Price and the Rays had the right diagram to keep the pesky birds down. Suddenly, Oriole Shortstop JJ Hardy blasted a Price pitch to Right-Centerfield and the sound of water dripping began in the corner of the Ray's tank. It was only the second hit allowed by Price in the contest.
Price got a signal to try a pick-off and quickly turned and fired a perfect strike towards the third base side of the bag. Problem was Hardy was stationed directly in the path of the ball and eluded enough of it to fluster Rays rookie shortstop Reid Brignac to completely miss the throw. Brignac watched in horror as the ball trickled into Centerfield with Hardy sliding into Third Base.
You could hear and see the drip, drip, drip of water beginning to trickle louder out of the Rays tank. Even though it was still only a 1-0 lead by Baltimore at that point, the dripping sound began to become deafening during the fifth inning as Orioles catcher Matt Weiters started off a O's rally with a single to center, then Price walked Hardy on 5 pitches. Water began to lap over the top of the Rays tank, soaking the outfield turf for the first time in 2011.
Roberts then hit a laser shot to deep Left-Centerfield for a triple as Johnny Damon and B J Upton seemed to be playing an impromptu game of "hot potato" with the game ball before getting it back to the Rays infield. With the score now 3-0, the always dangerous Markakis connected with an RBI Sacrifice Fly to deep Center and Roberts easily strolled to the plate for a 4-0 Orioles lead.
Water began to slowly cascade from the Rays Tank. Price could feel the infield turf getting mushy under the sudden liquid intrusion. Price used his fingers, toes and even a fungo bat to plug the gaping holes in the Rays water attraction. Price's night was over after 7 innings and 103 pitches,including 7 strikeouts. But the worst was yet to come.
Upton lead off the Rays half of the eight inning by striking the first pitch from Guthrie into deep Centerfield for a double, the n the waters began to get turbulent. After Joyce field out to Center and Brignac walked, thing got all waterlogged. With Rays catcher John Jaso at the plate, Upton broke for Third and was caught red-handed between Second and Third base. During the run-down Upton made sure Brignac got to advance to Second to create another scoring chance while trying to get the Orioles to fall into their own watery graves. After making moves to the left and right, Upton was charging towards Third when Hardy inadvertently ran over Upton.
Without hesitation, Third Base Umpire Laz Diaz signaled for the out without consulting with his crew to see if Hardy had indeed performed an interference move. The initial call was that Upton ran out of the base lines, when in reality, Television replays showed Hardy inadvertently pushed Upton to the clay. Hardy's own initial reaction on the field showed he knew had made a fax paux.
Suddenly the Rays tank seemed to flow like the Hillsborough River swamping the field and causing the Rays to strand Brignac on second base, which had become a flooded island. As multi-talented RP Andy Sonnanstine pushed gum, sunflower seeds and even a old can of Red Bull into the waterlogged holes, the damage was already done.
Even after Ben Zobrist produced a blast to Rightfield that produced the Rays first run of 2011, a snorkel seemed better suited for his run around the bases. Of course all of this is fictitious. There is no hole in the Rays tank, and Zorilla doesn't need scuba gear. But it firmly illustrates the fact that the Rays can not let a small puddle of a mistake manifest into a lake this season.
It is the one thing that could drown the Rays chance to not only try to repeat their title, but eventually be above water by season's end. Water is an interesting thing. It can be used to hydrate, cultivate and even has entertainment applications. But if you let a drop of water seep onto a rock, trickle into small crevasses in the formation over time you could end up with a Grand Canyon type problem.
Seal the gaps Rays. Plug the holes Keep swimming even in the face of deluge…because that is how the strong survive…even for 162 games.


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2011 in Review: A reminder for 2012 from a fallen officer
Darren Kunz of the Otter Tail County (Minn.) Sheriff's Department was a former student of mine — dead at age 40, Darren leaves behind his wife Beth and four children
Editor's Note: Officers employed outside a metropolitan statistical area, as defined by the office of Management and Budget may attend at no cost. Class schedules and locations can be found on the FLETC website. Furthermore, the Rural Policing Institute can be contacted via email at email@example.com, via phone at 1-800-74-FLETC, or via the Internet at www.fletc.gov/rpi.
I recently attended a two-day officer safety course hosted by John Bostain and Brian Willis. As a full-time instructor I teach officer safety, but am always looking to learn something new and remind myself of the things that we all forget from time to time. Brian and John are two of the great minds in our profession and I couldn't miss the opportunity to spend a couple of days learning from them. Mike Sumeraki from LEOKA rounded the group out with a presentation of Officers Killed in the Line of Duty. They were even kind enough to let me go to dinner with them. This is a reminder to hang out with people who are smarter or more experienced than you and to learn from them-even in areas you think you know well.
The training was put on by the Rural Policing Institute. The training is funded by the federal government and is, get this, free. I booked a hotel room on an Internet site that saved me about half the cost of the room. For $90 for a hotel room, gas and meals I got two days some of the best training in the country. I paid for it out of my own pocket, saving the receipts for tax deductions. Brian reminded us to seek out good training and invest in yourself by spending the money to get you there if your current department budget won't cover it. Remember to train like your life depends on it-because it does.
At the class I reconnected with a number of former students of mine from over the years. Several of them are now supervisors or trainers themselves. While we were attending the first day, officers received text messages advising them that Lake City (Minn.) Police Officer Shawn Schneider had been shot in the head while responding to a domestic. At the time of this writing, he remains in critical condition. Please keep the officer and his family in your thoughts and prayers. We held a moment of silence during class and reminded ourselves of the dangers of our profession.
Look Sharp, Be Sharp
The next day as my wife went out the door to go to work I held her a little tighter and a little longer than usual. I told her that I loved her, like I always do before one of us heads off to work because I had been reminded this week that you just never know when it might be the last time.
I got in a quick workout before starting to get ready for the day. A little bit each day is better than a lot one day. I spent a little more time than usual pressing my uniform, making sure that the creases were sharp. I few more buffs than normal applied to my boots to get more of a shine. I knew and had been reminded at the seminar that a sharp, professional-looking officer reduces his chance of being assaulted.
I put on my vest — like I have for every shift for the last 23 years — something I never have to be reminded to do.
As I put on my duty gear I checked each piece to make sure it was functioning properly. I drew my gun 10 times to make sure it was coming out clean before loading it. A few practice presentations with the baton and cuffs to remind my brain how to do it to keep those motions sharp.
I got in the car, put on my seatbelt (something that I and the instructors would like all of you to remember) and drove to the department where I met other officers. We then drove to the county seat to meet hundreds of other officers to say goodbye to one of our own.
One of 'Mine'
Darren Kunz of the Otter Tail County (Minn.) Sheriff's Department was a student of mine. He graduated from our program with top honors and served as one of the troop commanders. He had gone on to work for OTC as a deputy and had worked as a SWAT team member and as the department's first narcotics only canine officer. His drive for excellence continued with the Sheriff's Department and he received numerous awards. One was a Meritorious Service Award from the Minnesota Chiefs of Police for his part in dealing with a chainsaw-wielding suspect.
On Christmas Day 2010, Darren was putting on his uniform, getting ready for work when he went down and was rushed to the hospital with a collapsed lung. Further testing would show that he had a rare type of cancer in his lungs and brain. With proper therapy and time some of the tumors would shrink and disappear and the prognosis looked good, but it was not to be. On December 17 of this year, Darren lost that last battle. On December 22nd, Darren was laid to rest with his family, friends, fellow officers, and beloved canine, Nijka at his side. Dead at age 40, Darren leaves behind his wife Beth and four children. The youngest, Bristol, is age two.
Darren's battle was a long and costly one. His wife Beth wasn't able to keep working full time during it. Benefits have been held and the response has been great, but the family is still in need of financial support. Anyone wishing to contribute can send donations to:
Beth Kunz
514 West Laurel
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
As we enter 2012, please let Darren's life remind each of us to strive for excellence in our chosen profession. Keep a sense of humor; make time for music and laughter and family. Let Darren's death remind each of us that you have no idea what the New Year will bring. Hold your loved ones to you a little closer, a little longer, and remember.


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The deadline to register to vote and make sure voting addresses are up-to-date for the Nov. 6 election is 9 p.m. Tuesday at county elections boards throughout Ohio.
There also are other options to register to vote, election officials said.
"You can go to the local library, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and can download the form from our website," Lake County Elections Board Director Scott E. Daisher cited as examples.
Voters also should update their addresses if they have moved since the last time they cast a ballot or for first-time voters if they have moved since the time they registered to vote.
A provisional ballot may be used on Nov. 6 if a voter's eligibility is in question, or before (or on) Election Day if a voter has recently changed his or her address or name and did not update his or her voter registration.
There are several scenarios in which a voter may cast a provisional ballot, according to the Ohio Secretary of State's Office. For example, any voter who applied for an absentee ballot, but changed his or her mind and did not mail the ballot back, will need to cast a provisional ballot if they go to the polls Nov. 6.
A provisional ballot is used to record a vote if a voter's eligibility is in question and the voter would otherwise not be permitted to vote at his or her polling place. The content of a provisional ballot is no different from a regular ballot, but it is cast provisionally until election officials can verify the voter's eligibility to vote in the particular precinct at that election.
At the Ohio Secretary of State's website -- www.sos.state.oh.us -- people can register to vote, update their address, find out instructions on how to register, find out if they are already registered, learn about options for absentee voting, and learn what type of voting equipment they will be able to use.
To update an Ohio voting address using the online system, voters must supply their name, date of birth, last four numbers of their Social Security number and an Ohio driver's license number.


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Parent Websites
Children's Partnership
A national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose mission is to inform leaders and the public about the needs of America's 70 million children, this site includes a link to The Parent's Guide to the Information Highway and other Online Resources for parents.
Resources, Inc.
Reviews and reports numerous resources to promote independent living. Provides a helpful FAQ, a section on Inclusion and Parent Advocacy, listings for regional and Internet resources, and a page Just for Kids.
Family Education
Aims to help parents help their children succeed by providing parents with the tools they need to actively participate in their children's learning process. Search for information by your child's grade level. Each section includes tips on helping children with their homework.
Disney's parenting site includes topical articles, chat rooms, recipes and a "What's Happening in Your Hometown" search tool.
This site provides information on toddlers to teenagers, pregnancy and baby issues. Includes articles divided by the child's age level, a tool for tracking your child's development, suggestions for how to develop certain skills, and methods for communicating with other parents online. Features a pregnancy calendar, "Baby Name Finder," and much more!
Guide to the Internet for Parents and Kids
Produced by the American Library Association, this brochure is designed to help parents and children become "web wise." Contents include: Definitions, Safety Tips, Selection, and Help for Parents
Geared to expectant mothers and parents of young children, this site covers a broad range of topics. A handy topics guide lets you easily find information on a variety of subjects, from adoption to thumb-sucking.


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Other World Computing (OWC), a leading Mac and PC technology company, announced today nine new OWC Voyager Hard Drive Docking Bundles that come complete with the NewerTech Voyager hard drive dock; a high performance, SATA hard drive with options including the most energy efficient operation and/or highest capacity drives available on the market up to 2.0TB; and a $200 retail value disk utility software bundle consisting of Intech SpeedTools/Prosoft Data Backup 3/NovaStor NovaBackup. Priced starting at $109.99, the Voyager Hard Drive Docking Bundles feature either the NewerTech Voyager Q, the only "Quad Interface" FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0, & eSATA hard drive docking station on the market or the NewerTech Voyager S2 USB 2.0/eSATA interface model, for Plug & Play compatibility with both Windows and Macintosh systems.
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Remember all the time that Naruto took with the waterfall and the leaves etc...to master the wind element?
Last edited by Hiruzen Sarutobi; 12-31-2008 at 02:22 PM.
I think it's fake.
no he can't use fire, hasn't had time to train in it, it isn't his affinity, it would suck if he could use it(just stick to wind and shape recompositions), and he can't use fire.
While I think this is fake, I don't think it's out of the realm of possibility that Naruto could have learned a fire technique. First, wind is his affinity, but shinobi (jounin level usually have two elements they use) use jutsu beyond their affinity. Second, he learned more than just sage mode. He learned sage mode toad kung-fu and sage arts techniques, techniques are jutsu. Oil and fire and a big combination in the toads world, so fire would be quite useful. He also may only be able to use it in sage mode since it's a sage arts technique. This is all theory since I believe it's fake, but it's perfectly possible that he could do it. Also, for those saying we didn't see him learn it, we hardly saw him learn anything, that's not the same as saying he didn't learn anything else.


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"The vehicle shall be a double articulated, modern urban streetcar with contemporary styling," M1's bid document says.
Earlier this month Detroit awarded a contract to Parsons Brinckerhoff for design, review, and construction quality assurance services for the project.
The Woodward Avenue Streetcar Project, a private-public partnership (PPP) effort, is being funded by numerous private-sector interests, including the Kresge Foundation, the Penske Corp., and Quicken Loans, among others. Also involved is the Detroit Development Authority, the city of Detroit, Michigan's Department of Transportation, and the Federal Transit Administration, which has advanced a grant of $25 million.


text: I think a map with the locations of all members who wish to be located would be a great idea. This used to be possible through the now-defunct Frappr site, but I've been told that it could be accomplished through Google Maps with a little knowledge of script. Does anyone else think that this is a good idea? Added: Pin your home court location on the map: (Gmail ID required) http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=213166334046722441379.0004ae1a09ca0c6165f8a TO ADD LOCATION: (DD edit) I figured it out. click the Edit button on the left, and then right click the spot that you want to place yourself and click "Add a placemark". Edit: In case of privacy issues, please pin location of your home courts instead of your residence.


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"Oh my god, oh my god!" - What would women say if it were just the other way round: a woman lying on a bed and having a very large cunt and men came und would laugh and giggle all the time and would complain. "Oh it's so large, I dont feel anything, how am I supposed to come?" would be interesting to see their reactions.
I mean it's bigger then this guy's 2 inch dick
äaaaaaaaaannndddddd... He still gets more pussy than i do....
You spend the cash... they will come.
Oh boy oh it is so true. I don't have a big cock so I decided to spend my money and time on making money to buy these fucking women.
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he is prolly the luckiest guy ever, fuckin hella hot chicks, and his wife doesnt care, what can be better? LOL
tiny dicks rule look at action this guy gets while guys with big dick sit home watch porn and jerk off and write comment on how big there dick is and how much the want to fuck the women they see here.jerk off mf yes i have a average size dick 4.5 and yes i only get laid by 1 partener yes i wish it was biger
too bad cheeseburgers dont make your cock bigger, he would be hung like a horse..
i have a 2.5/3 inch cock when hard only a little bigger than him i wanna be in these films! call me and invite me to do a film pllllzzzzzzzzz
Who is this girl
'Some guys have extremely bad luck when it comes to size. A woman with small breasts doesn\'t hinder her ability to please a man. A guy with a small penis has to have many other skills or choose to beat off for the rest of his life. Though, I\'m smaller... thank goodness I\'m not as small as this guy.'
I agree, there are a lot of ways to please your partner, personally I love small dicks.
I have a 5 inch duck when hard is that big enough
Is 4.5 inches big enough?
Yes for me it is
Well yeah
if this guy can fuck hot chicks, then so can you all! Go forth and multiply, stop watching porn ;)
lead by example, u show us how its done
i havent got any since 5 yrs ago but when i did get it at least it hit my girl in the tit lol
it's not so much dick size; it's how big your pussy hole is...
what type of dick is that
@john doe thats not even possible...the biggest is 13.5 inches
Nope the biggest is 19 and it is the Guinness book of world records
I have a 4.7 inch dick and when I'm feeling bad about my size I come to see one of these videos, lol. Small but not micro, at least I can still please a woman.
I have also a 4,7 inch dick!!! Indeed small but no micro!!!
this girl is super hot i would come twice with her!
I have a co worker friend with a tiny little penis. I feel bad for him since he's a nice guy, but gets no loving. So as friend, I occasionally will stroke him off to keep his spirits up. Just two fingers and my thumb and 90 seconds and he's cumming on my finger.
If my small cock had a chance to have sex with a beautiful woman like you I would do anything to please your sexual desires. The mere fact that you are willing to fuck me would make me want to please you any way I can. Sexy women turn me on and you are a very beautiful sexy woman and I want to have intimate sex with you. Pleasing your needs would make me feel great.
hes got a 5 cm dick and fucking that hotie and i got a 20cm dick and wachting this
Not small hes just a whale....but still gets alot of hot chicks
Bailey Brooks
who is that girl? whats her name
This is Bailey Brooks
1. she is amazingly hot 2. his leg is as round as her body. 3. he might get an inch or two if he lost some weight.
Shit this girl is so hot! She needs to be on my face not this guys dick.
wow they're really mean
im about 5.5 and my width is about the same size as the brown cylinder inside a toilet paper roll. this dude makes me feel like the fucking man.
i wish i could fuck that girl everytime.
is she from atlanta
His penis is not small; it's just that the rest of his body is too big.
Id kill myself.im 14. 4 inches
wow, i don't like how the wife laughs at the time in these videos, the ladies playing with him at least don't laugh as much as the wife, maybe if they cuddle, hugged, an kiss him, he'd rise abit more
woman won 4 to 0
yeah her name is bailey brooks
My dick is way bigger
actually if you think about it a lot of women like shallow fucks, just the head in and out, the dude probably does it good, just not deep. She is wow
Love that little dick
Is this girl an escort in Atlanta?
jesus. i cant believe she took it all. I couldnt imagine taking all of that cock at once!
this is why white women love us black guys
She is hot as fuck.
I feel for this dude , my girl thinks my cock is to small ):
All the laughing ruins this.
With condom it is even more difficult to keep the erection. Better give up penetration and stick to jerking only
Brunette chick is a girl I know
My cock is small like his, but it gets horny when I have the chance to be seduced by a sexy babe llike you. I can get hard enough to enjoy your sexiness. I would like to have sex with you, beautiful.
U gave seen several videos of you enjoying sex. I think you are beautiful and sexy and would like to fuck you in person. I would like to satisfy your sexy needs as I know you would satisfy mine.
You are an unusual woman if you like to fuck small cocks. Do you allow them to shoot their cum into your willing fuck hole?I have a small cock and would like to make love to a beautiful sexy woman like you. How about trying me on for size and pleasures?
Holly, you like 6 inch cock?
I wish my husbands cock was atleast as big as this i. Would be so happy . My husband is as big as a peanut i don't feel a thing :( what should I do??
riding my 6 inch penis baby
Who is this chick?
Bailey Brooks
Fuck that guy, what's HER name?
he wuld have a bigger dick if he lost a hundred pounds...sheesh
Your sexy body and nice pussy can make my small cock feel very good.
Yay! Im pleased that I have a big dick!
I have a small penis and often a weak erection. A condom makes everything much worse
Is he using a special condom? My dick is 5.5 inches and I've always been afraid that regular condoms might be a little loose for me... I've never used one before.
dayuuummm....can i fuck that hot chick?
My dick is 8 in. Is that good enough lol
My dick is bigger and I'm bearly 14 mines is 5inches I will make her scream so hard
I would love to cum in your sweet pussy, beautiful.
I am glad you are wiling to playwih a small ckck. Mie is sall like his, but I would love o share it with a willing beautiful beuty like you.
God's perfect woman.
mine is skinnier lol
I will love to fuck you and your friends and let him watch the different position that can help him and you and your friends could keep lol
how big is that dick?
Wow, she got a delicious body, I want to have great sex with that hot babe!!
i cant fuck her anytime i have a good size dick and i do a good job to the womans
who is that girl?
what a slut
It is porn...
i like
Real classy wife he"s got, laughing in the background, what an asshole.
This chick has as big a clit as his dick. http://www.youporn.com/watch/693639/roxie-big-clit-play/?from=search_soft&pos=6
i just feel bad for the guy.. at least get a wife who can make jokes you can laugh with instead of just insulting you over and over.
Did he collect 5 tokens to get that thing?
Can I make dick so I can fucker her to lol
Her name is Bailey Brooks !
I have an 7.5 x 3 1/2 inch boner, and im wackin off 2 a chick that'll fuck a 1/4 inch dick? Wheres the bloody fuckin justice in that!?
who cares its only a small dick but it still works cause those tarts wouldnt b fucking it
this vid shows definetly that woman don anything for fuckin money !
this girl is so hot i want to fuck her
I would fuck her so hard. i go times with her, all day if shes down
my cock is so small it will fit inside a burger king onion ring hard lol can prove it
i want to fuck this girl..ummmmmmmmmaaaaaahhhhh
6 inches is average
my penis is 6 inches and even to me thats small but im told my size is normal idk though
That's a little bit above average dude. 5.2 to 5.5 is average so your fine man. Watching all these guys with huge cocks makes us feel small. I have a 5.8 6 incher with a slight banana curve so when I'm on top my dick will rub the G spot and make them cum!!!
little dick guys needs loving too!
they rell shit up boi hmm
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I just finished doing a review of streaming video encoders, and one of the tested criteria was encoding speed. Fortunately, I had some pretty peppy hardware around, specifically two dual-processor, quad-core systems. One was a 2.8gHz HP xw6600 with 3GB of RAM running Windows XP, and the other a 3.2gHz Apple Mac Pro with 8MB of RAM running Leopard. To get a complete picture of encoding performance, I decided to test both one- and five-file encodes for VC-1, H.264, and VP6. One surprising early result was how inefficiently most encoding tools utilized the eight cores available to them when used in their default configuration. For example, only one tool, Canopus ProCoder, encoded multiple files simultaneously. The rest encoded them serially.
With some codecs, such as H.264, this wasn't too much of a problem, because a glance at Windows Task Manager or Apple Activity Monitor revealed decent processor utilization—say, in the 30–50% range, depending upon the program. For VP6 encoding, however, no tool other than ProCoder ever utilized more than one of the eight available processor cores, leading to glacial multiple-file encoding times.
For example, on the HP workstation, it took ProCoder 11:56 (min:sec) to render five 1-minute test files into VP6 format, while On2 Flix Pro took 48:10 and Sorenson Squeeze took 50:40. On the slightly faster Mac Pro, it took Compressor 32:20 to complete the same task via Flix Exporter, while Squeeze took 43:30.
Naturally, I started wondering whether these tools could work more efficiently on a multiple-core system. So, I started checking user forums, blogs, and other articles, and here's what I found, neatly divided into Windows and Mac results.
First, let me tell you the bad news. If you're encoding with Adobe Media Encoder (CS3 or CS4, Mac or Windows) or Telestream Episode Pro, you'll take no pleasure in the results reported here. I couldn't find any way to accelerate the performance of these apps. Second, for the most part, the techniques that I discuss in this article accelerate multiple-file encoding, not single-file encoding. The exception is the technique I used to improve performance with Apple Compressor, which accelerates multiple-file encodes and some single-file encodes.
Windows ResultsLet's start with Windows, where there's one simple technique that works with On2 Flix Pro, Sorenson Squeeze, and Microsoft's Expression Encoder 2. Specifically, all three applications let you open "multiple instances" of the program and run separate encoding jobs in each instance. To open multiple instances, you just click the icon (or Start > application) multiple times, and the program opens separately each time.
Figure 1 (below)—perhaps the world's ugliest screen shot—shows what happens when you run encodes in multiple instances of Sorenson. In this case I have Squeeze running in five separate instances.
The only beautiful part of the image is on the lower right, where you see CPU utilization at 100%. You can see the decrease in encoding time that this technique produced in Table 1 (below). Note that the first three columns (Squeeze, ProCoder, On2) reflect times for VP6 encoding, which is the best possible case, since VP6 encoding is notoriously single-threaded, while the Expression Encoder results shown in column four were for producing WMV files.
To explain the table, the top line is the encoding time for one file; the second is for five files encoding in a single instance of the program. Again, since ProCoder was the only program that encoded multiple files simultaneously, it was far and away the performance leader. The third line is the encoding time for five instances of an encoding application running simultaneously, each encoding a single file. As you can see, producing five files while running multiple instances of Flix Pro and Squeeze took only seconds longer than encoding a single file.
Obviously, this technique pays the most dividends if you're encoding multiple long files; if your average file duration is 1 or 2 minutes long, it may not be worth the administration time. With Squeeze, if you're producing one file for multiple formats, it's also worth a try.
If you're a Flix Pro user, you may be frustrated by the program's inability to batch encode a single file to different encoding parameters; it can only render multiple files to the same encoding parameters. Note that you can use this technique to open multiple instances and run unique encoding parameters on each.
With Expression Encoder 2, the time savings weren't quite that significant, because the WMV codec uses multiple cores during encode. Still, a 50% reduction in encoding time is nothing to sneeze at if you're on a deadline or simply want to make it home in time to play with the kiddies or spend quality time with the spouse.
On the MacOn the Mac, you can also run multiple instances of a program, though you have to approach it in a different way. Rather than clicking the same icon multiple times to run multiple instances, you copy and paste the application icon in the Applications folder multiple times. Each time you paste the application, OS X will politely rename it Squeeze "copy," and at that point you can rename it as desired. You can see this in Figure 2 (below), where I have my multiple instances of Sorenson Squeeze. This also worked for On2 Flix Pro.
Click each individual icon to run each instance separately, then load your source file, choose a target preset, and click the magic Go button. You can see the result in Figure 3 (below), where five instances of Squeeze are pushing overall processor utilization to 97%. As you'll see later on in Table 2, this technique reduced five-file VP6 encoding time from 43:30 to 7:56 for Squeeze and from 31:30 to 6:22 for Flix Pro. Hold your applause, please; there's more to come.
Note that you need a fully licensed version of Squeeze to make this work; if you try it with the trial, you'll get some kind of licensing error. You can make a trial version of Flix Pro work in this manner, however.
With these easy cases handled, let's turn our attention to Compressor.
Meet QMasterQmaster is an application Apple created to allow Compressor and other rendering intensive applications to utilize other Macs on a network "cluster" to share encoding tasks. In September 2006, Todd Gillespie wrote a wonderful tutorial on how to set up and accomplish this goal that you can read http://www.tinyurl.com/Qmaster.
However, if you have a multiple-core system, you can also use Qmaster to treat the multiple cores on your system as a cluster when rendering in Compressor. It's a two-step process: First you have to configure Qmaster, and then you have to choose the new cluster for encoding in Compressor.
Start in the Mac Preferences window, and click Apple Qmaster to open the Qmaster configuration window (Figure 4, below). In this window, choose the QuickCluster with services radio button. Note that this is critical, as neither other option will allow you to access the cluster from within Compressor.
Fortunately, it's easy to tell when you've made a mistake, since the "Identify this QuickCluster as" text entry box remains grayed out. This is the next step, and if you can't insert a name here, you've clicked the wrong sharing option. When you get it right, name your QuickCluster something memorable, and click the Options for selected service button (Figure 5, below).
This is where you choose the number of cores available for Qmaster. If you want your Mac totally devoted to rendering, choose all available cores. On the other hand, if you need to work while rendering, select a lesser number of cores to retain some residual cycles for other activities. Then click OK to close this window. When you're back in the Qmaster configuration screen, select Start Sharing, and close the Qmaster configuration window.
Next time you run Compressor, when you submit the encoding task, be sure to send it to the cluster you just created, not to This Computer (Figure 6, below).
This will run the encoding job on the cluster, and if you check the Activity Monitor while you're rendering, you should see something like what you see in Figure 7. Note that using Qmaster will not only encode multiple jobs simultaneously, it may also run some single encoding jobs more efficiently, depending upon the codec. For example, single H.264 encoding jobs ran faster since Qmaster could split the work over multiple processors, but VP6 didn't show any improvement because the On2 codec is relentlessly single-threaded.
Table 2 (below) presents the Mac results in all their glory. In addition to the Squeeze and Flix Pro results reported previously, you can see how Qmaster reduced the multiple-file VP6 encoding time from 32:20 to 6:48.
Qmaster In the FieldA couple of notes from the field, where I recently helped a large corporation that will rename nameless fine tune its streaming encoding settings. One of the bright producers I worked with noted that while you couldn't run multiple instances of Episode Pro simultaneously, Compressor could call Episode Pro as a plug-in. He then wondered if this workflow, combined with enabling Qmaster, would effectively run multiple instances of Episode Pro. Alas, I just tested this, and it didn't work. Multiple instances of the Episode encoding task loaded, but only the initial instance actually encoded, and the others sat waiting for their respective turns. Great idea, but again, no joy.
Second, while enabling Qmaster on one of the company's editing stations, a Mac technician wandering by had some disparaging descriptions of Qmaster that I can't repeat in this family-friendly magazine. He wouldn't get specific, and I had been running Qmaster for several months without any problems, but I figured the most likely issue would be instability. I Googled "Compressor Qmaster unstable" and got 210 hits.
One of them was this tech note from Apple: "However, with large, complicated jobs, such as HD H.264 transcodes, your computer may not have enough memory to support multiple services running at the same time. In this case, your computer may become unstable. Be sure your computer has an adequate amount of RAM before configuring it to support running multiple services. A minimum of 1 GB of RAM per service is recommended." You should definitely take this into consideration when selecting the number of instances to run simultaneously via Qmaster.
I also found a post on the Apple discussion boards called "Why is Qmaster so unreliable," and several other negative posts on the CreativeCOW boards. With the number of licensed Final Cut Pro users now more than 1 million, it's not surprising that these types of problems have cropped up. But I'm guessing they're peculiar to specific scenarios, rather than systemic.
As I've said, Qmaster has worked well for me, but check it out on test projects before you take it into production. If you experience unstable operation, return to the Qmaster configuration screen and simply click Stop sharing.
Jan Ozer (jan at doceo.com) is a contributing editor to EventDV and Streaming Media.


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The bottom line is Isiah is the cancer within the Knicks not Marbury or Fances or Crawford or Curry...etc... Isiah is the problem because he does not know how to assemble a team properly, manage a team and unlike his drafting ability, can not assess current NBA talent properly. There is more to reading into a player then his stats. You have to know how a player fits into a system and interacts with his fellow team mates. The type of Man he is and if a player, regardless of their talent, could actually be a detrement to a team. Isiah doesn't seem to know how to do that. He doesn't know how to formulate a system then construct it. Perfect example, he starting building a run and gun team and hire a methodical defensive minded coach!?????!!!!!!?????!!!!!!!?????????!!!!?
If that alone doesn't show is inability as a GM, then..... Never mind the cap problem he took and turned in into a cap hell!!


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In the middle part of last decade, Iggy & The Stooges returned to the surface playing dozens of festivals and hundreds of mid-sized venues across the globe after a substantial hiatus. Though erratic and ageless frontman Iggy Pop had been consistently active as a solo artist since the band's breakup in 1974, his reunion with original Stooges guitarist and drummer Ron and Scott Asheton reignited the unique flame that fueled the proto punk band in 1968.
In 2007, the group released its first studio album of all new material called The Weirdness. While diehard Stooges fans were content with the slew of new tunes, many others saw it as a dud.
Nevertheless, the band's resurrection was immediately put to a halt in 2009 when guitarist Ron Asheton was found dead in his home after suffering a heart attack at the age of 60.
Five months after Asheton's death, Pop confirmed that the band would continue on with James Williamson as the guitarist. Williamson had played guitar on the band's 1973 album, Raw Power, and Asheton temporarily played bass.
Willaimson and Asheton both had a way of oozing out raunchy riffs, but the two had incredibly different styles; Asheton's wah-wah and reverb-soaked licks represented a dark chapter of the psychedelic genre while Williamson's hard-hitting and crunchy tone carried the ruckus from '60s punk.
Fast-forward to 2013, and we hear the vintage Williamson attack on the new song, "Burn." The thick guitars on the track likely mean the new album, Ready to Die will be filled with monstrous fuzz. "Burn" sees Pop using the deeper end of his vocals, singing "Burn, Burn. Am I concerned? Should I be so? Well, I don't know."
Take a listen here:
Iggy & The Stooges have a handful of festival appearances coming up in the near future, but only two are in the U.S. They play South By Southwest (Austin) March 13th and the Ink-N-Iron Festival (Long Beach, CA) on June 8th. Ready to Die will be released April 30th on Fat Possum Records.
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Right-hander has stranglehold on role after hot start
With seven saves in seven chances and a 0.00 ERA, Ryan Franklin is taking control of the ninth inning for the Cardinals.
"It's something I know I can do. It's just a matter if they thought I was the best fit for the role," Franklin told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "I'm not making a big deal about it. I'm one of eight relievers here. I'm just the guy who pitches the ninth inning. I'm fine with the role. I was fine when my role was the eighth inning."
Franklin says he does his best to keep his emotions in check when called on to close out games.
"I don't like getting excited," he said. "The role has so much impact on the result of the game. I don't think you can get too excited when things go well. It's better to play it cool, play it even keel."
Crawford steals spot in record book: Carl Crawford blazed his way into the record books on Sunday afternoon by swiping six bases against the Boston Red Sox.
The Tampa Bay left fielder tied the modern-day Major League Baseball record, joining four other players. It was the first time a player in the American League stole six bases in a game since Eddie Collins in 1912.
"I didn't know it was a record," Crawford told the St. Petersburg Times. "I was just running. I wish I knew. I would have gone for seven."
Kazmir spends time with prep star: Patrick Schuster, who threw four straight no-hitters in April for Mitchell High School in New Port Richey, Fla., got to throw out the first pitch on Sunday before the Rays played Boston in St. Petersburg.
He also spent some time signing autographs in the Rays bullpen alongside Scott Kazmir.
Kazmir threw four straight no-hitters in Houston at Cypress Falls High School and then had to decide to go to college or turn pro. Schuster has the same decision coming up. He will either go to the University of Florida or sign with a team after the June draft.
"The first thing I asked him was, 'Did you regret not going to college?' He said in some ways, yes, in some ways, no," Schuster told the St. Petersburg Times of Kazmir, the 15th overall pick in the 2002 Draft out of high school.
Francoeur back to his old ways vs. lefties: Jeff Francoeur's revamped swing has led to improvement versus lefty pitchers. In 2008, Francoeur batted just .210 in 176 at-bats versus southpaws. This season he has 12 hits in his first 31 at-bats versus left-handers for a .387 average.
"The frustrating thing was, when I first came up I raked against lefties," Francoeur, who hit .317 with 23 homers in 442 at-bats against lefties from 2005-07, told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "Then, suddenly, I lost it. I think I was trying to pull them so much, instead of staying up the middle and going the other way.
"When we face [lefties], I want to get back to being able to do damage, do like [Friday] and help this team win."
Manny used to play on site of new Yankee Stadium: Manny Ramirez, who grew up in Washington Heights, which is directly across the Harlem River from Yankee Stadium, recalls playing in the park grounds that were used to build the team's new ballpark.
"I used to run there when I was about 14," Ramirez told the Los Angeles Times. "It also had a little [baseball] field, and I used to go over there and practice.
"I had a bunch of friends, and ... we used to run and go hit after that," he said. "It's weird now when I look at the new stadium and think, 'Wow, I used to run there.'"
Morales sees surge in batting average: In his last nine games, Kendry Morales is batting .343 with four home runs and 11 RBIs. The Angels first baseman has his average up to .280 for the season.
"When a guy finally gets an opportunity to play every day, the adjustments start to click in," manager Mike Scioscia told the Los Angeles Times. "He's learning the league, understanding pitchers.
"He's had some rough games mixed in with some terrific games, but all in all, he looks pretty comfortable in the [batter's] box. He still has a lot of upside, but right now he's doing a great job."
Lilly enjoys comforts of home: Apparently Ted Lilly really likes to pitch at home, as is evidenced by opposing hitters batting just .151 (11-for-73) against him this season at Wrigley Field.
"I love pitching here," Lilly, who struck out 10 without a walk over eight innings in Saturday's 6-1 win over Florida, told the Chicago Sun-Times. "There's so much energy to feed off of here.
"Today was nice working with [catcher] Geo [Soto]. He's caught me quite a bit, and he has a feel for me. It's nice when I'm giving him something to work with, too."
Votto not getting content despite hot start: Joey Votto, who through Sunday is batting .363 with three home runs and 22 RBIs, doesn't want anyone to think he's a perfectionist. It's just that he's always looking to improve.
"Don't get me wrong -- I'm very happy with my start," Votto told the Cincinnati Enquirer. "I know I'm only in my second year, but I do know what it takes to be a successful player in the long haul. I don't feel I'm doing it right. Because I have so few at-bats, I can go from hitting like I am right now to struggling or not performing well. That's just how this game works.
"So I'm trying to improve on the things I feel like will last ... I feel like players should be responsible for themselves and challenge themselves on a daily basis to be a better player."
Crede welcomes early arrival: Joe Crede planned to spend Thursday's day off with his daughters in his Missouri home. Instead, the Twins third baseman welcomed his new son, Jace Taylor Crede, into the world.
"At about 6 o'clock, [my wife, Lisa,] started to have contractions on a pretty regular basis," Crede told the St. Paul Pioneer Press. "We called the hospital, and they said, 'Just come in, we'll check it out.' All of a sudden, she's having the baby at 3:30 in the morning."
Even though Jace was not due until June, all is well, and Crede rejoined the Twins over the weekend.
Podsednik glad to return to Windy City: Scott Podsednik, best known in Chicago for his walk-off home run in Game 2 of the 2005 World Series, has returned to the White Sox.
"It's really crazy, for lack of a better term, but it's good to see the guys," Podsednik told MLB.com. "You create a strong bond with the guys you won a World Series with, and it will be fun to get back to the city. I've always loved Chicago. We got a good feel for the city, my wife and I did, and it's good to be back."
Long rain delay gives Oswalt another start: The Astros will juggle their starting rotation in order to start Roy Oswalt on Tuesday against the Nationals. Oswalt started Saturday against Atlanta but threw only 17 pitches in one inning due to a rain delay after one and half innings of play.
Brian Moehler, who was scheduled to come off the disabled list and start on Tuesday, will now be activated before Monday's game and start. Monday's originally scheduled starter, Russ Ortiz, pitched in relief on Sunday.
"He's fine," manager Cecil Cooper told the Houston Chronicle of Oswalt. "[The rain delay] was just too long to go back out there. I mean, it's just way too long. When you get into the 20-30-minute range, that's way too long enough. We just didn't want to risk it."
Richmond pitching like an ace: Scott Richmond, a tall, 29-year-old right-hander from Vancouver, has helped rescue the Blue Jays rotation from injuries. He improved to 4-0 with a 2.67 ERA after throwing seven strong innings on Sunday against Baltimore.
"He's stepped it up," Blue Jays catcher Rod Barajas told the Toronto Globe and Mail of Richmond. "He was battling for a No. 5 job coming out of Spring Training. Every single time he goes out there now, he improves.
"He's not satisfied with being that No. 5 guy. Right now he's our No. 2 guy, not because everybody is hurt, but because that's how he's pitching."
Wandy Rodriguez getting a boost from Pudge: Astros pitching coach Dewey Robinson credits catcher Ivan Rodriguez for Wandy Rodriguez's early success.
The left-hander allowed three earned runs in five innings without being part of the decision on Sunday against Atlanta, but he has a 2-2 record and a 2.19 ERA. Rodriguez is in perhaps the best stretch of his five-year career.
"Pudge has been great for Wandy," pitching coach Dewey Robinson told the Houston Chronicle. "The way they work together has been outstanding since Day 1 of Spring Training."
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Pygmies Rally For Big Win Over NMSUSOCORRO, N.M. March 28, 2012 -- On a historic day for Socorro rugby the New Mexico Tech men's rugby team recovered a bit of their swagger Saturday with a much-needed 28-19 win against archrivals New Mexico State University. A beautiful spring day witnessed a Socorro first as two matches featuring four New Mexico high school teams raised the curtain for the collegians.
Tech flyhalf Enrique Koerdell (#10) makes a tackle on NMSU captain Wes Woods in Tech's 28-19 win Saturday in Socorro. Tech's Isaiah Sanchez is at left. Photo by Dave Wheelock
In the day's first match, the Hawks of Volcano Vista High in Albuquerque clobbered the Las Cruces Mayfield Trojans 35-0, followed by a nail-biting 15-7 contest taken by the Los Alamos Nukes over Las Cruces High's Bull Dawgs.
The hometown Pygmies held their own in the opening minutes despite unpredictable ball possession resulting from a creaky scrum and a continuing pattern of subpar lineouts (inbounds plays). After 25 minutes NMSU captain and number eight forward Wes Woods waded through tackles to score a try from a penalty situation near Tech's line. The two-point conversion kick by Michael Lynagh was good for a 7-0 lead. Ten minutes later Lynagh sidestepped a Tech midfield defender and ran 20 meters untouched to score between the goalposts to allow an easy conversion kick and a 14-0 New Mexico State lead.
The Pygmies finally awoke eight minutes into the second half when flyhalf Enrique Koerdell booted a long kick downfield and a pair of his teammates went in hot pursuit. The defending wing could not get to the ball and Tech's Man of the Match Tyler Fletcher took a fortuitous bounce in full stride, shook off the fullback's attempted tackle, and covered the remaining 30 yards in short order. Jordan Fastle made the conversion kick and Tech trailed 14-7.
Five minutes later the Pygmy forwards advanced the ball and scrumhalf Rick Cosentino passed to his backs, and two passes brought the ball to center Jason Lee. The powerful freshman stepped inside one defender, spun through two more tackles, and sprinted 25 meters to touch the ball down between the posts. Fastle's kick was good and the scores were knotted at 14.
Midway through the 40-minute half Tech was again knocking at the door, this time from a lineout throw. NMT worked the ball in front of the uprights through the course of a few tackles and when the ball came free from a knot of players Cosentino alertly flipped it up for the close-running Lee to plunge over the line from 5 meters. Fastle's kick gave Tech the lead over a visibly shaken Chiles side, 21-14.
Six minutes from full time the Pygmies put questions to rest when flanker Jerod Aragon ran the ball from a penalty situation with his fellow forwards in support. The Pygmies won the ball after Aragon was tackled, and a few passes later center Brock Romero found his way over the line to add Tech's fourth unanswered try. Fastle kept his kicking rate perfect and Tech took a commanding 28-14 lead.
New Mexico State recovered the resulting kickoff and maintained possession through several tackles before forcing a penalty close to Tech's try line. The powerful Woods foot-tapped and ran through a tackle to tally his second try to bring State within nine at 28-19. Lynagh's conversion attempt was wide but it didn't matter as referee Anthony Nichols's whistle signaled completion of a scrappy Tech victory.
New Mexico Tech's women's rugby team, the Queens, will join forces with the Pygmies to stage the "sometimes annual" Socorro Challenge rugbyfest on April 7. A total of eight teams are expected for the all-day celebration of rugby at the New Mexico Tech athletic ground. In the women's division, the Queens will welcome Northern Arizona University's Timberdoodles, the Tucson Lightning, and the NMSU Lady Chiles. On the men's side the Pygmies will challenge NMSU, the Fort Bliss Strykers, and the Las Cruces Horny Toads.
By Dave Wheelock /Tech Rugby Director


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Frogster headlines
TERA patch fixes political system, adds blood slider in Europe
Blue Hole Studios has patched the North American and European versions of TERA. Both patches contain a fix to the MMO's political system, allowing guild leaders who are level 50 to run for office, with election results posted on May 23. The patch on the European end also adds a slider in the options menu […]
Blood being patched into TERA next week
The European publisher of TERA has told Eurogamer a patch will be implemented next week adding a blood detail slider to the MMO, but the blood splatter will be less pronounced than in the US version. The patch will also add the Emblems feature, which was cut before launch due to uploaded Emblems storing on […]
TERA head start begins today in Europe, tomorrow in US
Starting today, those who pre-ordered TERA in Europe can now log-in and get a head start on your non-pre-ordering brethren all the way to level 38. Those in the US who pre-ordered can start playing tomorrow. If you happened to participate in the open beta events, your character will transfer over. The MMO launches in […]
Tera publisher explains European censorship, gore slider reinstated
In response to a wave of fan criticism, Tera's publisher Frogster Interactive has posted a response clarifying the changes that have been made for the games European release.
Runes of Magic gets browser version
Frogster's announced Runes of Magic has now launched a browser version of the MMO. Players of the game can choose between the typical client or the browser version at will each time they choose to play. Frogster promised the browser version would not be compromised in any way when compared to the client. Get the […]
TERA's level cap increased to 60, dungeons being re-worked
When TERA launches in the west on May 1 players will be able reach level 60, according to a forum post by the game's producer Brian Knox. because of the team's decision to increase the level cap the dungeons will have to be reworked. "We have shuffled them around — some up and some down," […]
TERA video introduces you to the Elin race
Blue Hole and En Masse have released a new video for TERA showing of the MMO's Elin race.
Frogster co-founder heads to Eutechnyx
Former COO and co-founder of MMO publisher Frogster Interactive, Dirk Weyel, has joined Eutechnyx, Gamasutra's reporting this morning.
En Masse to hand out TERA beta keys to those encountering pre-order snafu
En Masse has said the online store provider suffered a systems failure yesterday and due to the issue, those who pre-ordered TERA have yet to receive a beta key for the second round of testing.
TERA's first closed beta phase begins this weekend
The first closed beta phase of TERA starts this weekend. Starting tomorrow, and running until February 19, servers will be online from 3.00pm CEST until midnight each day. It will be the first of five beta tests for all pre-order customers, last year's beta participants, and the 1,000 selected winners of the early beta registration. […]
Sneak peek beta videos show TERA's Lancer and Sorcerer in action
Videos from the sneak peek beta of TERA have started surfacing on the net thanks to those who are participating in the tester. Below the break, you will find in-game videos of the melee-focused Lancer and the range-focused Sorcerer classes, courtesy of UniLost.com. A sneak peek beta is currently going on now, and the first […]
En Masse working on distributing TERA beta codes after retail issues with Collector's Edition
Those who have tried to pre-order the Collectors Edition of TERA have found that the game is not available for pre-order, thus putting a damper on hopes of guaranteed access to the game's closed beta. En Masse has said the codes were "only recently conveyed to retailers," is sorry about the issue, and is looking […]
Closed beta testing starts this weekend for TERA and runs through April 15
Beta dates have been announced for TERA and those with a special access key distributed by various media outlets in Europe, and through the official TERA community website, will be given the first sneak peek at the game on February 4-5 from 3:00pm CET to midnight on both days.
En Messe: TERA to block IPs by region due to "hacking behaviour"
En Messe has said it will block IPs by region for the release of TERA, promising a crackdown on gold theft and account hacking.
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TERA patch fixes political system, adds blood slider in Europe
Tera publisher explains European censorship, gore slider reinstated
En Masse to hand out TERA beta keys to those encountering pre-order snafu
Sneak peek beta videos show TERA's Lancer and Sorcerer in action
En Masse working on distributing TERA beta codes after retail issues with Collector's Edition
Closed beta testing starts this weekend for TERA and runs through April 15
En Messe: TERA to block IPs by region due to "hacking behaviour"
Frogster to shutter Mythos, EU servers going offline next week


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The installation will clear the way for additional support of contact wire, which DDOT says will occur in the next phase of work.
Streetcar test runs are scheduled to commence in December, according to Program Manager Thomas Perry. Perry said engagement team has been deployed to make the neighborhood aware of upcoming changes and adjustments, including issuing warnings and tickets to double-parked cars.
Revenue operations are set to begin in 2014, though a specific opening date has not been set. The H Street/Benning Road line is part of the city's ambitious plan to eventually install 37 miles of streetcar lines to complement MetroRail service and the city's bike share program.
DDOT has three cars on order from Clackamas, Ore.-based United Streetcar, LLC for its H Street/Benning Road line, along with three other streetcars already on the property, delivered from Ostrava, Czech Republic-based Inekon Group a.s.


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FRONT MISSION 4 marks the debut of the popular mech-based strategy game series on the PlayStation 2. Utilizing the technological capabilities of the system, FRONT MISSION 4 brings you the newest chapter in the best-selling series. While boasting an enhanced battle system, outstanding new graphics and dramatic voiceovers, FRONT MISSION 4 maintains the outstanding strategic gameplay that has won acclaim from both gamers and press worldwide. As in the previous games, players can fully customize their wanzers, or mech units, with a variety of powerful weaponry and parts. In addition, new tactical features such as the "Link System" bring a new dimension of strategy to the game.
The game opens as an unidentified group of wanzers assaults and destroys an E.C. German base. Elsa, a new recruit in the E.C.'s Durandal corps, is sent to Germany with her team to investigate the attack. The story then shifts to Darril, a U.C.S. Army sergeant in South America. He and his company are sent to Venezuela after its governor declares independence from the U.C.S. Though Darril's squad seems far more interested in slacking off than fighting a war, their plans for early retirement are put on hold after they witness a fateful plane crash in the jungle.


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There's nothing pretty about Alexis Neiers' latest legal woes.
The 19-year-old ex-"Pretty Wild" reality star and Lindsay Lohan jailmate was arrested Wednesday for heroin possession and other charges and is being held without bail, E! News reported.
Probation officers visiting Neiers at her home found the troubled teen "in possession of a black substance that resembled tar heroin," L.A. County Probation Department spokeswoman Kerri Webb told E!
They also found "burnt foil that is common with heroin use" and a fake Florida drivers license, Webb said.
Neiers could face up to a year in the clink if convicted of violating the terms of her probation, according to PopEater.
In July, the reality starlet was released from the same L.A. jail that once held Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton, having served 30 days of a 180-day sentence for burglarizing actor Orlando Bloom's home.
Cops alleged Neiers – who pleaded no contest to the burglary – was a member of the notorious six-person "Bling Ring" accused of break-ins at the homes of other Hollywood celebrities.
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Hendra Virus Kills Horse on New South Wales' North Coast
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The hendra virus.
Photo: Courtesy CSIRO Livestock Industries' Australian Animal Health Laboratory
New South Wales (NSW), Australia, Department of Primary Industries (DPI) veterinarians have confirmed hendra virus as the cause of death of one horse residing west of Murwillumbah on NSW's north coast.
"The property has been placed in quarantine by the local land services district veterinarian and the dead horse is being buried," said NSW Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer Therese Wright. "The 31-year-old stock horse gelding died overnight on Thursday this week after being found in a dam earlier that day and receiving treatment from a private veterinarian for very low body temperature."
Wright said samples from the horse were sent for laboratory analysis and results received late June 20 confirmed hendra virus.
"The horse had been in a paddock on a rural acreage, in an area which has regular flying fox activity," she said. "Samples have been taken from five remaining horses on the property and the horses are under surveillance. Initial investigations indicate no horses have been moved off the property in recent weeks and there are no dogs or cats on the property."
The deadly hendra virus has been known to yield numerous clinical signs in horses including respiratory distress, frothy nasal discharge, elevated body temperature (above 40°C, or 104°F), and elevated heart rate; however, authorities caution that hendra infection does not have specific signs. The virus is transmitted to horses from the flying fox, a type of Australian fruit bat.
Hendra virus is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted from horses to humans; several humans that contracted the virus from horses have died since hendra was discovered in 1994.
Wright noted that "three people who handled the horse, plus the veterinarian and an assistant, are being assessed and monitored by NSW Health."
Wright said this is the first hendra case in NSW this year.
"Last year hendra was confirmed in four horses and one dog on four separate properties on the NSW mid-north coast: two properties near Macksville and two properties near Kempsey," Wright said. "Biosecurity Queensland has dealt with a case in Beenleigh earlier this month and in the Bundaberg area in March."
The NSW DPI has been encouraging horse owners to see their veterinarians and work out their vaccination strategy against hendra.
"Winter is the season when horses have been infected with hendra in New South Wales in the past, so now is the time to get a vaccine booster for your horse," Wright said. "Vaccination is the single most effective way of reducing the risk of hendra virus infection in horses.
She also stressed that horses should also be kept away from flowering and fruiting trees that are attractive to bats: "Do not place feed and water under trees and cover feed and water containers with a shelter so they cannot be contaminated from above."
Finally, she noted, "If a horse becomes sick, owners should contact their veterinarian immediately. People in contact with horses need to practice good biosecurity and personal hygiene measures even if a horse is vaccinated against hendra virus."
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Earlier this month, when President Obama refused to deal with Republicans on the debt ceiling crisis, we took the opportunity to note that he has been the most polarizing and divisive president at least in modern history -- the "Great Divider." Through his circumvention of Congress to make illegal recess appointments, a re-election campaign based on phony and contentious issues such as the "War on Women" and his poisonous rhetoric aimed at America's job creators, Obama has worked hard to divide America along the lines of party, class, religion and sex, even as his liberal defenders in the mainstream media have worked to divide it along the lines of race.
As a result, America is as divided as ever.
As he begins his second term, we now have statistical evidence. Obama is tied with President George W. Bush as the most polarizing president in modern history, according to a new Gallup poll. Both share the same 76-point gap between Republican and Democrat approval in their fourth year in office. And importantly, this is so despite the fact that Obama hasn't committed thousands of U.S. troops to long and unpopular foreign wars.
Most of Obama's polarization can be attributed to the sharply partisan re-election campaign waged by the president last year. He also took several cynical and polarizing unilateral policy actions to excite his liberal base as the election drew near.
The January 2012 "recess" appointments, now invalidated by an appeals court, stand as a reminder of Obama's disrespect for the coequal legislative branch. So does his endless rhetoric about not being able to wait for approval from the people's elected representatives in order to bring big change to America. In an attempt to pander to political constituencies and donor groups, he chooses which laws he will enforce -- the Defense of Marriage Act, for example -- and also whether authorities will deport certain illegal immigrants. Some of these actions have amounted to legislative changes without the legislative branch's approval.
The administration's regulatory requirement that all employers provide contraception as part of their health plans would never have passed Congress as a law. But he pushed it forward as a major election-year item, despite protests from religious groups that it contains no meaningful conscience exemption. The mandate excited his base even as it stuck a thumb in the eye of many religious believers and drew lawsuits from religious employers.
Throughout his campaign, Obama endorsed a divisive war on wealthy Americans, insisting they were enjoying their wealth at the expense of the middle class. He followed through by insisting on raising taxes on the rich.
As signaled by his inaugural address, the president has big and very left-wing plans for his second term. With his already significant polarized ratings, however, he is becoming even more of a lame duck than he was already after his party was drubbed in the 2010 midterm elections.
The president, it appears, is no longer willing to engage Congress to pass meaningful legislation. As signaled by the fight over expiring tax cuts and the debt ceiling, he prefers to use crises to force his opponents into submission. If he succeeds, and some further part of his liberal vision makes it into law, it might serve to boost his legacy in some narrow sense. But should his policies fail before he leaves office, he may end his term with even worse public opinion ratings than George W. Bush.


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LeapFrog is Mommy Tracked's exclusive site sponsor and we insisted that they let us interview one of their working moms.
Maureen Bunney is the Vice President of Educational Gaming for LeapFrog. Needless to say, working with modern, educational toys is a dream job for this mother of two children. Maureen describes her work as creative, innovative and strategic. She works over 40 hours a week from the Leapfrog offices in Emeryville, California. But her schedule is from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. so that she can race home to spend the late afternoons hanging out with her kids, Sarah, age 9, and Blake, age 6.
What are the best and worst parts of your job?
The absolute best part of my job is creating new ways for kids to learn while having fun. I have been doing this type of work for 13 years and I absolutely love it. I am continually fascinated with the challenge of marrying learning with new technologies and gaming trends or new play patterns.
Would you work if you could afford to stay home? If so, why?
I would definitely work in some capacity. I love to create new products and experiences and I find the expression of that creativity critical to my happiness. I know I would not work as many hours as I do now. And, I'd schedule my time so that I could be with my kids even more than I do now but I would continue to work.
Of your female friends with children, what percentage work outside the home?
About 50% of my friends with children work outside the home.
It has often been said that the key to managing a busy household with twp full time working parents is good childcare. Describe your childcare set up.
We have a wonderful babysitter who is a loving part of our family. She is an enormous help. She's there for the times that my husband and I cannot be home. My husband and I do however, set up our hours so that one of us can be with them in the morning and one in the late afternoons.
How do you and your husband divide up the domestic duties?
I have a wonderful husband who respects my work and career and has always tried to support me in my choices. We share the household chores. Sometimes one of us carries more than the other but overall it balances out. And, we both try and let the little things go and not sweat it when the house is messy or things aren't perfect.
I leave early in the morning so my husband makes lunches, on the days that they don't have hot lunch, and drives them to school. I come home earlier from work than my husband so I pick them up when I can or meet them at home. I always do the homework with the kids in the late afternoons.
Do you travel a lot for work? Is it something you enjoy or try to avoid?
I do travel for work. I do try to avoid it though as I really don't like to leave my family. If at all possible, I bring them with me.
If you would like to know more about how working moms use Au Pairs to help them manage work-family issues, check out the blog at www.AuPairMom.com. It is not affiliated with any agency, and it offers advice to host moms, from host moms. It can give you a pretty accurate view of the Au Pair option.