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Sounds good in terms of questing to me, similar to the DE concept but their own approach to it. I also like the sound of the mages guild. OF course it's easy to make any game sound good when using words, it's seeing these ideas in action that really counts, which I haven't yet.
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I'll believe it when i see it.
Right now they could be promising the sky and moon to me and i wouldn't care.
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Originally posted by Destai
Agree'd. People seem to forget that an RPG needs quests - be it they are disguised or not, as they are fundamentaly an integral part of the overall system, hell RL has tasks and in essence quests therefore they are needed. And yes this even means the kill 10x quests, though it would be amazing if a developer could manage to find a way to make the final number a random and therefore maintaining a realistic stand-point.
Originally posted by Distopia
Got to agree, especially with the talk in WAR about the Public Quests, which in the end turned out pretty lackluster in my opinion. Yet we have GW2 with their system which looks amazing and any ideas comparable to that system - which I feel TESO might be taking, is great.
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Originally posted by Qallidexz
and I can tell you that you are wrong.
Dungeons Siege 2 was a SPRPG that had a multi-player mode played by 100,000s online making it more of an MMO than some MMOs...
And also that SWTOR...is less of an MMORPG than Unreal Tournament...its just a SPRPG pretending to be an MMO.
And I wont even talk about games like Mount and Blade which received a mod that makes it the only sandbox MMORPG to come out since SWG.
BTW, I loved how you tried to dodged having to prove that I like SPRPGs more than MMOs...yet another fail.
So far, your opinion of others fails...guess thats what you get for attacking the messenger instead of the message.
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Originally posted by jtcgs
Nothing I said has failed. I'm quite aware that some MMO's have SPRPG aspects, and some SPRPG's have MMO aspects, but you can't have a true, pure MMO (such as ESO), and a true, pure SPRPG (such as Skyrim) at the same time. That's the whole point of Zenimax Media making an MMO, don't you see it? People were complaining that they wanted a multiplayer aspect to the already-great SPRPG games, and instead of doing like an X-box live co-op thing, they decided to SEPERATE the two, by making one purely mutliplayer, and keeping the other purely single-player, thus proving the original point I was trying to make, which was that they're two seperate lines of games, made by two seperate studios, you can't really logically deny that. And yes, I know Skyrim will have some Mods that make it Multi-Playerish, but Bethesda is keeping that series, at it's core, an SPRPG series, while also launching a (wait for it), SEPERATE series, that is MMORPG focued.
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It has a bloody good chance of being the best mmo since eve. But oh no it has an action bar its obviously a wow clone
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Originally posted by Qallidexz
There we go.
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Originally posted by RebelScum99
Or you could have quests and not make them the "objective" of the game.
Think about the ES games. Lots and lots of quests. Do you have to do them? No.
Did you watch the video? They use the term "leveling career" a few times in it. When I say a quest grinder, I mean a game that emphasizes doing quests in order to reach the level cap and start endgame, and that's pretty much what they're saying.
I'm not complaining about quests, I think they're essensial to any RPG, whether that be themepark or sandbox. Quests give people direction, things to do, they help disguise grinding for those that don't want to just go out and hunt monsters or animals.
But an ES MMO shouldn't emphasise it as the "point" of the game, and that's how it's coming across. And what NO mmo should do is emphasize single player story lines. There is a difference between someone who has a task for you to do, and a quest chain that has you save a village. It's a persistant online world, shared by thousands of other people, we shouldn't all be saving the village.
But we will.
And they'll phase the result of you saving the village.
So that you'll exist in persistant online world, that has diffirent landscape then some other people, or an NPC that exists or doesn't exist in your world, and not in someone elses. How is it even a persistant world at this point, when mulitple people share a diffirent version of the same world. At this point every single player game is a persistant world. The entie idea of phasing the world to drive single player storylines that you do solo is entirely counter to the idea of playing in a peristant online world with thousands of others.
To the guy that said they didn't like Rift either. I never said I didn't like Rift. I do in fact, and would reccomend it to anyone that asks me about it. It's one of the best themepark mmo's out there. It's just an example of how creating public play between players doesn't really facilitate the concept of players actually playing together. Just because you're grouping or killing the same mob, doesn't mean you're playing together, and I experienced that enough in Rift and WAR, and after years of playing, and still playing EVE, that if you want to get people "playing together" you need mechanics that emphasize player interaction. Solo content, that can be done solo, but with another person also doing it solo, isn't playing together. It's two people killing the same thing solo.
And people who only play single player RPG's aren't likely to play an ES mmo, even those people that play the ES games. Which is why there are so many posts on Beths forums from players saying they aren't interested in playing an ES MMO, they just want another sRPG ES game. The truth is that most people who are willing to play an MMO are already doing so. An ES mmo isn't going to bring in a bunch of new MMOers, especially if it doesn't actually play like an ES mmo.
And you'd have to be an absolute moron to not know that an MMORPG is an RPG played online with a bunch of other people. Peope who don't want to play them don't play them because they don't want a bunch of other people in the game with them. Why in the world would you make an MMO that plays like a single player rpg, and expect anyone but people who want to play a single player rpg to like it?
Single player RPGers are going to play single player RPGs and MMOers who play MMO's are going to complain that the game plays like a single player RPG with a required internet connection. Have we not figure this out already, with a recently released game, that's receiving a lot of criticism for being an MMO that plays like a single player RPG with an online feature?
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Originally posted by ShakyMo
You keep saying the same one line comment over and over. No one in this thread, that I've seen, has even mentioned the use of action bars.
One would start to get the impression that you're just trolling.
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The interview was about questing, not sure why some people are jumping to conclusions about grouping. He said while you are questing and run into others on the same quest you can work together to accomplish the task. Not sure how anyone is getting grouping is being shunned here but I think the questing system sounds great.
I think the questing sounds good for what they are describing and look forward to seeing in game how it plays out. It sounds like what GW2 is doing with the same type of thing you can help out others to get credit for the same kills without being grouped.
I for one hate having to break my adventure to find some other person on the same part of a quest as me to come help out, just because it interrupts the immersion and flow of the story. I like talking to other players and grouping to get larger things done, but just for questing I like to get into the story, which TES is alot about.
This game is looking more promising each time they come out with more info, can't wait to see whats next.
edit: To add I could see the need for grouping while questing if you needed to kill 100 of x or something rediculous, but what else would you need a group for while questing? Someone to run with you do deliver or talk to another guy about some part of a story?
I pretty sure the grouping parts will be answered later so people need to chill, god damn some of you act like its the end of the world wth your tantrums and ranting.
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Originally posted by Destai
Collecting 10 boar snoats is not a quest. Collecting pelts are not quests. Its task driven game play and its a tired old mechanic. The problem we have here is what a "good" mmorpg is differs from player to player.
If I could have Everquest 1 or UO 1999- 2001 ish with newer graphics I'd probably never look for a new game. However, we have an entire WoW generation of players who identify with that genre who can't possibly fathom a game that doesn't have WoW-based mechanics. This group will win because they are the majority.
Its just unfortunate that the developers of this game have , by all apparent measures, chosen this route. I guess its logical since they are going for mass appeal. Its just some of us held out hope that this would be a Elder scrolls online game not WoW reskinned which is what I can guarentee you what we're going to get.
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Originally posted by Rekindle
What in God's name are you talking about? I'm really perplexed as to why people keep accusing this game of being a WoW clone. Every bit of information released about this game has indicated it moving AWAY (far away) from the traditional WoW style gameplay. It's WAYY more of a DAoC game than WoW. And just like you said, you'd be happy to play an EQ game with updated graphics... TONS of the people in this community (myself included), would LOVE a DAoC game with updated graphics. In many ways ESO is offering this, but with so many advanced features, and single-player gameplay that it looks like it will trump all the other upcoming games, and be considered a 4th generation MMO. Like, these guys seem to be the ONE company that's moving AWAY from the WoW style gameplay, and yet, THEY'RE STILL getting accused of making a WoW clone. WHAT is WoW clonish about this game? I'd really like to know what people are talking about here. lol
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I am perplexed by all or accusations of it being a WOW Clone talk as well. If folks have not yet, go and listen to the 15+ interview on their quest system. I know some information has been released on the game. My thought is the jury is still out on this one. At this point I am still in the middle.


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Gribbon notes that if Indonesia were to simply buy and import the entire radar system, it would be far more expensive than if the country were to establish local industries that could produce and supply key components of the system.
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Quality Inn & Suites hotel serves a daily complimentary breakfast with hot and cold items, including bacon, sausage, eggs, waffles, pancakes, or French toast, pastries, cereal, fresh fruit, juice, coffee, and tea.
This Salt Lake City-area inn does not have its own restaurant, but several dining options are in the surrounding area.
Nearby restaurants:
Mimi's Cafe
Golden Isle
Noodles & Co.
Nearby Things to Do
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Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
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Morning wine tasting, tapas classes, and backstage tour where FC Barcelona plays are on the agenda for DOMAINfest Barcelona. I made the mistake of bringing my wife to DOMAINfest Prague last year. Why was it a mistake? Because the second day of the conference was just fun networking events such as target shooting and go-carting. Now she thinks all domain conferences are like this and she cuts me less slack when I have to "go network at a domain conference".
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As head of the Tellers Committee, it is my job to tally and certify the vote on ratification of the Tentative Agreement in Region 2.
A total of 108 interpreters voted in person or in online voting. All ballots were tallied on Sunday, December 15, 2013. No ballots were disqualified. The final results of the voting are:
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Well whenever Bammers play jokes it usually ends ends up with said fan in jail. It's all fun and games until someone rubs their privates on someone else's face.
Love it! Maybe a showing against a very strong top 15 team will quiet some people. This group of people can do some great things! #WDE
Though we dropped the last game, this was a good series win for us. Especially good series win against a team that just took a series from Vanderbilt. WDE
I see what you did there
MY bad SEC West Champs*
What a stupid comment to make. First of all, Dr. Gogue is the president of the University. He's kinda focused on more important things (like academics, fund-raising, etc.) He should never be fired just because of one simple stigma in a long career full of excellence. Auburn baseball would be regional champs without one bad inning. Barbee is in his second year (i'm not sure what you expected with the talent we had on the roster) Where do you think Jacobs will get the money firing multiple head coaches, paying their severance packages as well as those of the assistants, and hiring new ones. We've only played 10 games in baseball this year and you've lost support.
I mean university president should never....typo
Jay Gogue is the president of the University. He should not be sweating his job one single bit...at all. Research, extension, and instruction are on the Auburn Seal. It says nothing about his focus being on athletics...and nor should it be. A university should never worry about his job because of the level of two sports programs, yeah we have rich sports tradition and deserve better, but you undermine the integrity of higher education at Auburn to suggest he should worry about losing his job over this.
Nell Fortner was a great woman. I knew her and I know she would've died for Auburn. To be honest, AUburn didn't give as much of a commitment to women's basketball as they did men's basketball, when it was the more successful sport. If Lebo had gone 30-4 then he would still be at Auburn. Nell would come and speak at some of the organizations I was in and talk about character and leadership. She would also say that she wanted us to tailgate at basketball games like we did at Football games. Obviously we'll always be a football school, but a little more dedication to the sport would've been fantastic too. Now we're going to go and get some young up and coming assistant coach who doesn't have nearly the resume that Nell did. I'll be cheering for her and hope she does well at Auburn, either way.
I hope Nell has a great and prosperous future.
War Eagle! The Legacy Continues!
Don't call the kid names. He's 18. He chose TCU because he felt more comfortable there. Not every recruit has an aim to get to the NFL. There are plenty of kids that just want to get a college degree, a decent middle-class job, and raise a family after graduation. I wish him the best (unless he plays Auburn , then let's hope he has a bad game lol). Auburn will be a great place regardless. I would rather have guys that want to be there than don't.
People can't really complain about this list...UAB is probably the worst coaching job in the FBS. Not bc of a lack of caring from fans, they've just been pushed aside by their trustees in the past and the facilities are just awful (especially Legion Field). I personally think this list is a fantastic list for this type of program.
I understand Georgia is better but Auburn had two weeks off to prepare after beating a very over-matched team. We were the clear underdog (sad that I can believe we would lose), but given the extra time we received, Auburn should have put out a much better performance. It was embarrassing.
Sure, he had to fire him. Dooley did the right thing, but he should be scolded for not handling Myles right in the first place. Myles was arrested before and Dooley said he handled that problem internally. Apparently that didn't work out. But all in all, hopefully this will send a message. Man, we sure have a lot of people getting arrested and/or charged in the SEC lately. :(
Auburn already has that program. I'm an assistant who helps with. To my understanding some of the money does come from athletics but not the bulk of it
Auburn already has that program. I'm an assistant who helps with. To my understanding some of the money does come from athletics but not the bulk of it
Auburn has the best Pharmacy school in the state. Alabama has the best law...let's be real here. In other news, T2 got what he wanted....even though he's no longer here.
Yessah!!! War Eagle
no...get Ben Jacobson or Barbee
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B.B.P. is the bomb!! My Philly Burger was great. The burger was just right, nice size, and done to perfection. I was completely satiated.
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Went to Bobby's Burger Palace today since the line stopped going all the way outside and I was in the mood for the burger. I had looked at the menu beforehand and had decided on trying the L.A. Burger (with turkey, not beef). I knew it would be a bit pricey for a burger ($8.10 including tax), but I thought it must be worth it then. Only, it turned out it wasn't. At all. The L.A. Burger is supposed to have watercress and avocado relish as the thing that makes it special. I didn't expect them to overload the burger, but was I really wrong to have expected more than just three thin (almost wilted) pieces of watercress? How about more than half a teaspoon of avocado relish in the middle of the burger? And for some reason they gave me three pickles on the side, but forgot the raw onion I had asked for. Also, the turkey burger didn't even look like it was done, so i had to cook it more when I got home. Mind you, I found all this out when I got home because I had ordered take-out, so there wasn't much my starving self could do about it. By the way, when you order take-out, you have to stand in a huddled mass between the door and the tables and wait there for your order. I imagine it makes the seated customers rather uncomfortable to have such a large group of people hovering so close behind them while they eat and talk. $8.10 is less than what others have paid here since I only got one burger, but it's still far too much for the quality (or lack thereof) that you'll actually be getting. At least it tasted fine, anyway, but it was by no means anything special or anything that you couldn't get at a pizza shop. Though I have gone to pizza shops with better burgers and certainly way better value than Bobby's Burger Palace. I'm not exaggerating, I just wish I were.
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We arrived yesterday at 1 pm and gave our order to the one cashier/order taker one hour later. There were 3 order stations, but only one was being used. Long lines to order, but plenty of empty tables. Manager refused to accept responsibility for long wait and was rude. Will not go back.


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Taylor Lautner cozying up to a new leading lady these days?
Not so fast. The Twilight hunk told E! News at the premiere of his latest film Grown Ups 2 that he hasn't settled down into a new relationship just yet, but he's enjoying the company of some lucky ladies.
When asked who he was dating, he replied, "Nobody seriously at the moment. I'm trying to focus on the work right now."
"I'm sure the tabloids have me with a few different people," he added.
Lautner also revealed what it's like to work with comedic geniuses like Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Chris Rock.
"It's a blast hanging out with them," he said on the red carpet.
"I make so many awesome relationships with this [movie]," Lautner explained.
He also admitted that he's not quite fully confident in his comedic skills, but working with his costars on the film helps him tremendously.
"It's much easier to be funny when you're surrounded by people like Adam or Kevin or Chris."
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July 12th, 2013 at 10:16 am
I think I was right about Tay's personality. Think he is similar to Tom Cruise as far as ambition goes. He is always gonna be on the move……..it's gonna take an amazing woman to hold him down for long. He probably won't get married or have kids until he's well into his thirties. Which would be a smart move. He's not cocky but very confident, he knows how to make things happen. That's why I luv him.
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July 12th, 2013 at 11:46 am
chanda w..I like what you wrote.I agree with you.and yes, he needs a special woman)
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@chanda @Vera I agree he does need someone special and here I AM !!!!! All I need to do now is meet him then live happily ever after


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You and your dog can benefit from including olive oil in your diet. Try adding plain extra virgin olive oil to their dry food once a day.
The monounsaturated fats in olive help with weight loss and the oleic acid found in olive oil can help prevent cancer. Olive oil is high in antioxidants so it helps boost a dog's immune system. It also helps prevent cognitive decline as dogs get older. Olive oil also helps improve blood circulation and it makes breathing easier. Not only does olive oil boost internal health. It is a food that can help add moisture and shine to a dog's coat.
Recommendations on the amount of olive oil that should be included in the daily diet of a dog vary. Consider discussing the issue with your dog's vet. However, a general guideline is a teaspoon a day.


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Anesthesia Center - From CMS
Anesthesia Specialty Guide For Medicare Part B, From Highmark Medicare (2008)
ASA's Fluoroscopy Letter - updated 3/19/2007
ASA Analysis of New Anesthesia Interpretive Guidelines for Hospitalsa - Definition of CMS's rules re: "Immediately Available"; updated on 12/09/2009
ASA's Letter to CMS re: new supervision guidelines on 01/18/2010
ASA's Position on Monitored Anesthesia Care updated on 9/02/2008.
CMS - 12/11/2009 - Hospital Anesthesia Services Interpretive Guidelines details from CMS - look for new anesthesia guidelines regarding physician supervision and definition re:"Immediately Available"; New MAC (monitored anesthesia care) guidelines; guidelines for CRNAs providing regional anesthesia for labor & delivery.
CMS Web-based Training specific to CRNA billing guidance. Have you seen this yet? Hit the >> at the bottom of the page & view more info. Of interesting note - this also gives authoritative reference to CMS IOMs regarding this subject.
Continuum of Depth of Sedation> - A definition of the levels of depths of anesthesia - from ASA, this is an excellent chart to help determine the levels of sedation, from moderate sedation to Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) to General Anesthesia
Critical Care by Anesthesiologists - Guidelines from ASA.
Critical Care & Trauma Medical Services Guidelines from ASA
CRNA or Anesthesiologist's Assistant Services Basic rules and definitions - See: Part 410.69
Conditions of Participation from the Federal Register
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Distinguishing MAC (Monitored Anesthesia Care) from Moderate Sedation (aka: Conscious Sedation) updated by ASA on 9/02/2008
Documentation Guidelines of Anesthesia Care; from ASA, updated 10-22-2008
Federal Register, Jan 2001 - "State laws determine which professionals are permitted to administer anesthetics & the level of supervision required."
Guidelines for Office-based Anesthesia - from ASA
MAC Description by ASA from 1998
Moderate Procedural Sedation: The Nuts & Bolts from ACEP (American College of Emergency Physicians), provides documentation guidelines for coding/billing Moderate Sedation - aka: Conscious Sedation - in an emergency department setting. Interesting read.
NCCI Chapter 2 - Anesthesia Services - National Correct Coding Policy Manual for Part B Medicare Carriers
Payment for Anesthesia Services Internet Only Manuals from CMS, Chapter 12, Section 50
Post Op Pain Procedures in Conjunction with Anesthesia Services - from the ASA, revised & updated 9/02/2008/ Excellent article on what, when & how certain CPT codes can be reported for post-op pain and invasive monitoring (ie: Swan-Ganz).
Practice Guidelines for Chronic Pain Management by ASA
Safe Use of Propofol from ASA
Standards for PostAnesthesia Care from ASA
Standards for PreAnesthesia Care from ASA
Statement on Anesthesia Care Team from ASA. Of particular interest, see page 3 about the Supervising of CRNA by the Surgeon
Statement on NonOperating Room Anesthetizing Locations from ASA, updated 10/22/2008
Teaching Anesthesiologist Rules/Guidelines from CMS, effective Jan 1, 2010. Also, CMS Transmittal 1859 providing guidance.
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Following the release of 'Love, Marilyn' in British cinemas, we retrace Monroe's steps from New York to London.
Palm Springs, California
Marilyn Monroe lived in a bungalow-style home in Palm Springs with her second husband Joe DiMaggio, the Baseball Hall of Famer from The New York Yankees. The area was also home to other Hollywood stars from Elvis Presley and Elizabeth Taylor to Frank Sinatra.Picture: Getty Images


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Everyday Business | Fresh tastes for tacos, tortas and tostadas
As a 17-year-old street vendor in Mexico, Jaime Aguilar dreamed of one day running his very own restaurant. More than two decades later, his dream has come true.
Three months ago, Aguilar, 39, and his wife Maria opened Tacos Y Tortas El Pueblo, a bright and comfortable East Wenatchee restaurant that specializes in the 3 Ts — tacos, tortas and tostadas.
"Everything's made with fresh ingredients," said Mary Solorio, Aguilar's sister-in-law and do-it-all employee. "Fresh tomatoes in the salsa, fresh vegetables on the tortas, handmade hot sauce that gives it just the right amount of spice. Even the beans are cooked from scratch."
Aguilar said he uses the traditional ingredients and recipes from his home state of Michoacan. All three of the Ts are piled high with the customer's choice of meats, veggies and sauces. Menudo served with homemade tortillas is available on Saturdays.
"It makes me happy to know I'm pleasing customers with good food," said Aguilar. "It makes me happy, too, to have a restaurant of our own."
Details: Tacos Y Tortas El Pueblo, 936 Valley Mall Parkway, East Wenatchee. Phone 888-7262.
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The following is some information about the In town and travel soccer programs
For eligibility guidelines and program descriptions please click here.
In-Town (Fall Only)
The In-Town program is for children in grades K to Second 2 and is comprised of two divisions - K Division and U8. The purpose of the In-Town program is to teach young children the basic skills of soccer in a fun, safe environment. The program consists of training sessions and games on Saturdays against other Wrentham In-Town teams. The In-Town program is only available for the Fall season.
Our K Division (kindergarten only) consists of small, single gender teams focused on introducing soccer to a very young audience.
Our U8 division (1st and 2nd grade) consists of single gender teams with a mix of 1st and 2nd graders on each team. The focus of our U8 division is to provide additional training and skill development, coupled with "small-sided" games.
Travel (Spring and Fall)
The Travel program is for children in grades 3-6 and is comprised of four divisions – U9, U10, U11 and U12. WYS Travel soccer is offered through BAYS. Travel is a competitive soccer program in which Wrentham teams play other town's travel teams. The Travel program consists of training sessions, practice and games on Saturdays with an equal number of home and away games. Travel teams are based on evaluations, which take place in June. Wrentham Youth Soccer utilizes third-party professional coaches to help determine the appropriate travel team for each child (to learn more, see evaluations section). The Travel program is offered in both the fall and spring seasons.
BAYS maintain multiple divisions (e.g. 1 to 4) of play based on the performance of the teams. The WYS places each travel teams where we feel they will be competitive and challenged to succeed. BAYS also considers past team performance as additional criteria for division selection
All training, practice and games for both In-Town and Travel are played at the Rice Complex located on Emerald Street, Wrentham, MA Players wishing to play on travel teams in an age group above U-12 (12 prior to 8/1) should contact King Philip Soccer Association (KPSA).


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Kristen Stewart Texts Rob Pattinson Daily — and Can't Wait to See Him!
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson appear to be stronger than ever, despite the distance!
Rob is off in Australia filming a new movie, but the two Twilight lovebirds still talk regularly and text each other daily, according to E! Online.
"She is counting down the minutes until he is home," says a source. So cute!
Apparently, the feeling is mutual on Rob's end as well.
"He loves her, but he wants to work, too — which is understandable," says the source. We suppose it's understandable — but we just want them to be together already!
There were rumors flying that Kristen was hurt that Rob hadn't called her to congratulate her on her appearance as an Oscar presenter over the weekend, but it looks like that was just a rumor.
Hurry back, Rob!
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Hi Shawn, is this lesson on the master list?...cant seem to find it. Thanks and keep up the good work :-) John.
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I learned playing the guitar when I was only 10 years old, and you did a good job with your tutorial. I'm sure if beginners follow your guide, they'll be able to get it.
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Flour and Stone, baked for love, life and happiness.
From the joy of a lemon drizzle cake and the simplicity of an old fashioned vanilla cake to a well-honed macarons or fine apple tart. Just the sweetness in life offered in a wholesome and honest way.
Nadine Ingram the master baker behind Cookie Couture has opened her first retail outlet, a delightful sweet emporium, featuring all the Cookie Couture favourites such as hand iced gingerbread, rustic cookies, and also now offering gluten free and vegan cookie options, all baked incredibly fresh on site.
There are traditional baked classics like brownies, scones and lamingtons, as well as Nadine's signature fine apple tart and some of Sydney's finest macarons.
If you need a break from the sweet treats try a piece of the leek and gruyere tart or one of the daily sandwich specials.
Also serving up Alchemy coffee and Rabbit Hole hot or refreshingly iced tea.
So take the short walk from the city to sample the extended range of wholesome and honest 'old-school' sweets or to pick up some of their seasonal beautifully gift boxed ranges - including decorated gingerbread, italian christmas cake with candied clementines, or nougat as a perfect gift.
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Drifting: A Novel by Dave Cook & Matthew Drury
"Great Science Fiction... up there with Asimov..."
Drifting is a science-fiction novel from the creative minds of award-winning games journalist Dave Cook and bestselling author Matthew Drury, with cover art by Ryan Valle. Originally pitched to 2000 AD as a graphic novel, Drifting has been developed into a full-fledged novel inspired by the likes of Isaac Asimov and other legendary pioneers of the genre. The book is now available in digital (Kindle) and deluxe hardcover editions. Keep checking back here for further updates as and when they happen!
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"What is an android's dream?"
The Fury. An ancient force so vast and illusive that most believe it to be a fairy tale of space. Hibernating for billions of years, it is something that has returned countless times...
Luna, an android, is the sole survivor of the Fury's last feeding cycle. She has drifted across space for millions of years, haunted by dreams and fragments of memory from a time long passed.
Now, with the Fury returning once again, Luna must join forces with the human crew of the UAAC Harlequin to further investigate the ancient cataclysm, in an attempt to understand it, and survive it again.
But can the humans really trust this android? And what use can their efforts really be against the forces of a primal monster that gave birth to the stars at the beginning of time, as it has done for countless eons...?
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Matthew Drury is a bestselling novelist and producer living in Los Angeles County, California. He was born in England and spent much of his early life in Sittingbourne, a Kentish town forty miles south-east of London. He published his first mass-market science-fiction novel in 2011 and now runs his own record label and publishing studio. Matthew lives in California with his wife Marci, and their two children Lois and Jackson. Follow him on Twitter @OfficialMDrury
Born in 1983, Dave Cook is a multi award-winning videogame critic and Deputy Editor at VG247 (link). He resides in Edinburgh, Scotland with his partner Rachel. He has a degree in journalism and has written for a variety of gaming, tech and culture sites/publications around the world. He also pens short comic scripts and can be followed on Twitter @davescook.
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Unlocking the Key to Deep Sleep
By Sarah Fenske
Making the Ferguson Commission Matter
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My Fake Boyfriend Became a Real-Life Crush
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Rep. Jeffrey Pogue Bill Would Ban Unisex Bathrooms
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Angel Stewart and Other Victims of Violence Ask for Mercy
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Obama Praises St. Louis' LaunchCode
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It couldn't have been pleasant, but it was part of being the National Benevolent Association's CEO during a recession. Affiliated with the Disciples of Christ church, NBA is the 51st-largest nonprofit in the country, just behind the American Lung Association. It owns nursing homes, assisted-living centers and programs for troubled kids in 23 states. These services are seldom cash cows, and NBA hit a bad patch in 2000 that only worsened in 2001. Its financial woes reached their zenith in the weeks after Sept. 11, with investment losses of nearly $38 million, according to NBA's newsletter.
In November, the agency's board decided that shuttering unprofitable locations would best stop the bleeding, so Dougherty headed to Martinsville, Ind., and Jacksonville, Fla., in December to close nursing homes. The third casualty, the 99-year-old Cleveland Christian Home for Children, came Feb. 14. Dougherty told staffers that NBA would close the agency June 1.
Unfortunately for her, the home's leadership had already vowed to not let it die.
The Christian Home serves children with disabilities and behavioral problems. About 30 live at the home on Cleveland's Lorain Avenue; 45 older teens depend on its independent-living program. At least 90 kids are in foster homes supervised by the agency, and 100 families use its intensive counseling.
"When you think about the number of children and families we serve and their needs, we were not just going to close," says George Hrbek, the board's vice president.
Dougherty left soon after her announcement, and Christian Home CEO David Lundeen returned to face his staff. Some were in tears. "I told them we had no intention of closing, and we weren't sure what we could do, but we wanted them to stay firm," he says.
Dougherty had made it clear the home was to be closed and offered no options for independence or assistance if Cleveland wanted to go its own way. NBA owned Christian Home's buildings and controlled its endowment, and that was that.
It wasn't that easy, however. "We couldn't just walk away and say we were going to close after 100 years," Lundeen says. If Dougherty wasn't offering independence, the Cleveland Christian Home was prepared to fight for it.
Dougherty's announcement sent shock waves through Cleveland's nonprofit community. Jim McCafferty, director of Cuyahoga County's Children and Family Services, has seen smaller agencies fold in his 22 years in the field, but he's never seen a national organization force a local affiliate to close.
Yet NBA's decision made financial sense, says Rob Wetzler, a director at Fitch Ratings, which analyzes the financial standing of companies: "They've been reluctant to close any facility, but they're losing money. I would expect they're trying to close the institutions with bigger losses or less upside."
Some of NBA's financial troubles were beyond its control. Health-care agencies were rocked when federal and state governments cut patient reimbursements even as labor costs skyrocketed, Wetzler says.
But other problems might have been avoided. In 1997, a jury in Fremont, Calif., socked NBA for millions in damages after it closed a residential center for disabled adults. The patients' parents bought the campus in the 1970s and gave it to NBA. They claimed that NBA had promised their children could stay there for the rest of their lives. But in the early '90s, NBA sold the land to a developer and moved the residents to scattered rental homes. Claiming fraud, parents sued. NBA had set aside money for a settlement, but the jury's $8.7 million award went beyond the allocation, Wetzler says.
There were smaller problems, too. NBA's closure of a home in Columbia, Mo., also ended in a class-action suit, which NBA settled in 1996. And when the agency tried to build a new nursing home in Jacksonville, Fla., residents opposed the plans. Appeasing neighbors added more than $1 million to construction costs, according to the Florida Times-Union. The project was eventually scrapped.
At the same time, the Cleveland home was trying to expand. It opened as an orphanage in 1901 and joined NBA two years later. For decades, it was well respected, if not particularly innovative. It wasn't until the 1960s, as traditional orphanages were closing, that the home shifted its focus to abused and neglected children.
In 1993, when Lundeen took over as CEO, housing those kids and providing daycare was the extent of the agency's mission. Lundeen, soft-spoken and deceptively low-key, was eager to change that: "As a smaller agency, you're always running the risk of closing. We decided to grow." Over the next nine years, the home's $1.8 million budget grew by about $1 million a year, he says, sprouting new programs such as counseling and training for foster parents.
In 1999, the home merged with Cleveland Crossroads for Youth and took on an independent-living program for older teens making the transition from foster care to adulthood. Susan Rhee, longtime president of Crossroads' board, says the merger was helpful to the county: "They like agencies that are large enough to do one-stop shopping."
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The Blues' Big Letdown in Columbus
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|Another huge letdown.
The Blues had won four in a row, were coming off a shutout of a very good San Jose team, and were headed to Columbus, Ohio, home to one of the worst teams in the National Hockey League. How bad are the Blue Jackets? They're the NHL's designated team this season to fulfill the legal obligation of having one team referred to as 'lowly'. So, if you see me referring to them as anything other than the lowly Blue Jackets, just know I'm putting my own freedom at risk in a misguided attempt to be respectful. 'Cause that's just the kind of guy I am.
So the Blues were on a hot streak, playing as well as they have all year, and heading to Ohio to take on the lowly Blue Jackets. Of course they lost. We all should have seen it coming.
Clunkers have been few and far between since the Ken Hitchcock Era (also known as In the Year of Our Cock, or Anno Cockus, AC for short), but it was a mighty one last night. And I can't imagine Hitch had too many kind words for his team after they showed so poorly against his former squad. Ahem, excuse me, lowly former squad.
Most likely all anyone will recall about this game was the dramatic game-tying goal with less than two ticks left on the clock that completed the comeback that wasn't, when David Perron tried to glove the puck into the net, but that near-miracle was perhaps the least important moment of the game. Or, at least, it was the moment least indicative of how the game itself actually went. What the video review reversing the call of a goal did was not steal a victory from the Blues; it made sure justice was served and the Blues received no points for playing so poorly.
The Blues played solid hockey in the first period, but fell off a cliff completely the rest of the way, playing as poorly as I've seen this team play. The second period in particular was just a disaster, with the Blue Jackets outshooting the Blues 11-5. That should never, ever happen against a team of Columbus's caliber. That's not to say you should never lose a game against a Columbus; good teams lose to weaker teams all the time. Things happen. But to be dominated like that, even for just a single period, just should not happen.
I honestly can't think of anything good to say about this game. Jaroslav Halak played reasonably well; he certainly wasn't up to his own standards of late, but he wasn't a disaster either by any means. Perron picked up an assist and David Backes scored. Kevin Shattenkirk was very active, though he failed to record a point.
That's literally all the positives there were. Even Alex Pietrangelo had a rare off night. I don't know if the Blues let up off the gas last night or if it was just one of those days, but they looked like a completely different team than they have for the past, well, basically since Hitchcock took over.
Maybe there's a lesson here, maybe not. Maybe this really does say something about the Blues' weaknesses on the road, or maybe it doesn't. Perhaps the only lesson to be learned here is they can't all be gems, and more important to the Blues is what they do to bounce back than why they laid an egg so badly in Columbus last night.
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In a unique opportunity of the past re-emerging in current events, the Shade Tree Commission was brought up by a resident at tonight's borough council meeting as a potential example of an unwanted freedom-stifling bureaucratic brickwall that the borough could do without.
To better shed light on the origins of our Shade Tree Commission and the general preservation of our pines, below you will find a few passages again from Wm. M. Butler's Beachwood Directory and Who's Who 1924. It is our hope that these statements from our very founders and indeed the original architect of the borough, Addison D. Nickerson, will show this commission and its purpose to be as ingrained and firm an institution in the borough as the original founding spirit of Beachwood itself.
Look especially to the end for an original offer by the commission that would make an excellent project for today's Beachwood.
Protection and Increase of the Pines
The Beachwood Property Owners' Association, at its annual meeting on August 9, 1919, voted unanimously in favor of the protection and increase of the pines, which are the chief asset of this beautiful family resort, the resolutions adopted being as follows:
Whereas, the pines are the chief adornment and glory of our landscape, bringing sweet perfume to the delightful, balmy air and helping to make the climate of Beachwood ideal; and
Whereas, without the pines Beachwood would sink to the level of commonplace and lose its greatest charm as a health-giving family resort, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Beachwood Property Owners' Association urges its members to do everything possible for the preservation, protection and increase of the pines.
Resolved, that we recommend to the Mayor and Commissioners of our Borough the enactment of rules and regulations forbidding unnecessary destruction of pine trees on borough property.
Resolved, that a committee of three be appointed by the president of this association to look after the welfare of the pines, to study their diseases and remedies, and to investigate how such trees may be increased, planted and transplanted, in order that our borough may in years to come be more than ever embowered among them and achieve enduring fame as Beachwood among the Pines.
The Committee, consisting of William Mill Butler, Rev. Martin L. Stimson and Addison D. Nickerson, immediately began to investigate the subject, obtaining expert advice for this purpose and called a public meeting which was largely attended at the clubhouse, August 23. An address was delivered by James E. Stillaway, a well known horticulturist and landscape engineer. This was followed by a general experience meeting and interchange of views. Many instances were related by physicians and others showing the wonderful influence of the pines in cases of illness: Insomnia, bronchitis, catarrh, infantile paralysis, hay fever, fever as an after effect of influenza and other ailments were shown to have been relieved or entirely cured. From the valuable and practical address of Mr. Stillaway we take the following points which, followed by all lovers of the pines, will combat their diseases and the insects which are the cause. This information will also aid us in increasing the pines by transplanting.
Some say the Jersey pines are not the most beautiful, but proper care will improve any tree. Besides this, we can introduce and plant other varieties of pines. In fact, the committee on the protection and increase of pines has in view an arboretum in which various kinds of pines suited to Beachwood will be planted as an object lesson.
Do not allow sellers of nursery stock or others with designs upon your pocketbook to persuade you that the pines draw the heat and are of no value. Why are places among the pines celebrated as health resorts? Is a health producing tree not of the greatest possible value? Is health not the greatest blessing?
(From the address of James E. Stillaway)
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I have been asked by the committee for the preservation and increase by transplanting of the pine trees in this resort, to address this meeting of the Property Owners, to urge their co-operation in this praiseworthy object, to retain and, if possible, to increase the attractiveness of Beachwood in the Pines.
The pines form one of the chief features of the landscape in this section of country, and are able to thrive upon soils where very few other trees could exist. But like nearly all other members of the vegetable kingdom, it has its enemies, chief of which is the borer or larva or a small black beetle, which deposits its eggs upon the lower part of the trunk of the tree near the ground and up to a height of 5 or 6 feet in the loose bark. When first hatched it seeks the soft inner bark. As its jaws gain in strength it finally enters the trunk of the tree, and the effect is soon apparent as the tree is soon killed. Their presence can easily be detected by a quantity of turpentine mixed with borings issued from the tree trunk. Clearing the opening and inserting a piece of copper wire will generally prove effective and end his career, as copper wire, being pliable, will follow the ramification of his gallery or runway.
A good plan against infection is to scrape all the loose bark from the lower part of the tree trunk. Borers are generally more prevalent where a quantity of pine brush and logs have been left to decay, which forms an ideal breeding place; therefore all pine brush and logs should be destroyed, which will go a long way towards eradicating the pest; all dead limbs should be removed and burned.
Another enemy of pines is the fungus, especially the white, thread-like spores of the purpled stemmed boletus, which often penetrates and disrupts the bark of the roots, forming a white network upon the roots. Many years ago I had an experience with this disease when as many as 6 to 8 trees would be attacked in a limited area. I resorted to opening trenches to stop the spawn from running and treating the infected sections with powdered sulphur.
The pinus strobus or white pine is subject to attack of the pith borer which attacks the young growth. When hatched this insect follows the pith in the young growth. The eggs are deposited in August, but the damage is not apparent till the following spring when the preceding year's growth dies. In this case it is the young trees which are attacked.
But to return to the case immediately before us; it is only by external vigilance that the ravages of the borer pest can be eradicated and if every one will co-operate, they will have the satisfaction of knowing that they have helped to retain the chief feature of this resort.
This is not all. How few realize the health-giving properties given off by pines, especially when in blossom, when the pollen is prevalent in the air and is inhaled with great benefit, especially by those suffering with pulmonary diseases. I know of two cases of bronchitis which were greatly benefited by residence here.
Few people stop to consider when chopping down a tree how long it will take to replace it. The rapid rate at which our forests are being depleted is causing the high cost of lumber today, and it may be of interest to many to know that the average increase of one acre of mixed timber trees is 14 ft. of sawed lumber per year.
But to return to our subject, I would state that April and part of May and August and September are the best times of the year to plant pines and other cone-bearing trees successfully. In the first period named growth is just commencing and at the second it is just completed. If moved at other times of the year there will be many cases for the undertaker. I am speaking from 45 years' experience in this line of business. To many people a pine tree is just a pine tree and nothing more. There are 30 varieties in this country today, some of which are pinus strobus, or the white pine; pinus cirops, the Jersey pine.
In concluding, I would urge the property owners of this borough to co-operate with the committee to preserve the existing pine trees and by planting to fill in all vacant spaces, and so retain the natural beauty of this resort. By so doing they will have the satisfaction of knowing that they have helped not only to preserve the physical aspect of this place, byt will be conferring a lasting benefit to posterity.
If anyone should wish to consult me upon any point in connection with this subject, I shall be most happy to confer with them and to render any advice they may need.
Arboriculturist and Landscape Engineer.
(Unanimously adopted at a mass meeting of the residents of Beachwood, August 23rd, 1919.)
I believe in a still more beautiful Beachwood among the pines. I believe that one of the best means to enhance her fame as a healthful family resort is to preserve, protect and increase the trees which are her chief glory and adornment, which lend sweet perfume to her atmosphere and help to make her climate truly beneficial.
I pledge myself to do all I can to advance the interests of Beachwood, to prevent the unnecessary destruction of the pines and to foster their growth and welfare.
Beachwood Shade Tree Commission
(Extract from Ordinance finally adopted September 29, 1923)
An Ordinance creating and establishing a shade tree commission in and for the Borough of Beachwood, in the County of Ocean, and prescribing the powers and duties of said commission.
The Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Beachwood, in the county of Ocean, do ordain:
Section 1. That a commission be hereby created and established consisting of three residents of the said Borough of Beachwood, and to be known as the "Shade Tree Commission of the Borough of Beachwood, in the County of Ocean," pursuant to the provisions of an act of the Legislature of the State of New Jersey, entitled "An Act providing for the regulating, planting, care and control of shade trees and shrubbery upon the public highway and in municipal parks, and for the care, control and improvement of such parks; authorizing the continuance of existing shade tree commissions and the appointment of commissions, and prescribing their powers and duties (Revision of 1015)" – approved April 14, 1915, and the acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto.
Section 2. That the said commission shall have and exercise full, sole and exclusive control over the regulation, planting and care of shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery now situate, or which may hereafter be planted in any public highway, park or parkway of said Borough, except county parks or parkways, including the planting, trimming, spraying, care and protection of the same for the public good; to regulate and control the use of the ground surrounding for their proper growth, care and protection; to move, or require the removal of any tree, or part thereof dangerous to public safety, at the expense of the owner of such tree; and to remove any tree or part of a tree at the request and expense of the owner of such tree; to care for and control such parks and parkways; to encourage arboriculture; to make, alter, amend and repeal in the manner prescribed for the passage, alteration, amendment and repeal of ordinances by the Board of Commissioners of the said Borough any and all ordinances necessary or proper for carrying out the provisions of the said Act; and to contract with the owner of any real estate in said Borough to supply the owner material and labor for the purpose of planting, cultivating or removing trees, grass, flowers, or shrubbery, and to charge the actual cost thereof to such owner; or if, after such material or labor is supplied, payment thereafter is not made on demand to certify the actual cost thereof to the Collector of Taxes, whereupon the sum so certified shall be collected by said Collector as other taxes on real property are collected in said Borough and all such other and further powers as are now vested or which may hereafter be vested in such a Commission under and by virtue of the Laws of this State.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and publication according to law.
The Shade Tree Commission, cooperating with the Committee on the Preservation of the Pines, will prepare a large number of pine trees of fairly good size this fall, for transplanting in the spring. Your orders for the placing of such trees on your premises will be received up to October 1st, and the work will be completed for you next spring at actual cost. Draw a plan of your lots and indicate where you would like the trees placed. Authorize us to remove old and diseased trees. Also to remove scrub oaks and make the pines as nearly 100 per cent as possible.
WILLIAM MILL BUTLER, Chairman.
Shade Tree Commission


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Tom Pollerman, 70, of Sandusky, passed away Nov. 22, 2013, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, after a brief illness.
Born June 25, 1943, in Budapest, Hungary, to Dr. Tibor and Clara Pollerman, he moved to Germany as a toddler, and in 1949 emigrated with his family to South Dakota, where he spent most of his childhood. In 1959 he moved to Sandusky, graduating from St. Mary High School. Tom attended Miami University of Ohio and served in the U.S. Army as a military police officer in Germany. He received a master's degree in special education and political science from Bowling Green State University, and worked as an educator and supervisor for developmentally disabled young adults.
Tom enjoyed computers and family genealogy, and had recently revisited the places of his childhood in Hungary and Germany, a memorable trip with his eldest brother, Tibor.
He was preceded in death by his parents; as well as two brothers, Andrew and Bert.
He is survived by siblings, Tibor, John, Clara Duff, Ákos/Pete, and Agi; as well as several nieces, great-nieces/nephews, and cousins; and his beloved uncle, Ralph Gracza.
A service remembering both Tom and his brother Bert will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, at Oakland Cemetery Chapel, 2917 Milan Road, Sandusky, with Tom's good friend Rev. Jim Castello officiating. The burial of ashes and a reception at the Pollerman family home will follow. Family and friends are invited to attend these gatherings.
Cremation arrangements are entrusted to the David F. Koch Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. Your memories and words of comfort may be expressed to Tom's family at davidfkoch.com.


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(July 19, 2012) We are very sad to inform SoulTrackers that we've learned that Corine Duke, the wife of jazz legend George Duke, has died of cancer after a long illness. George and Corine Duke were one of the great marriages of the music world, and had been together for over 40 years.
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Hi my name is Tom Rohlffs, pitching instructor for About.com, I'm going to show you today the proper way to throw a slider.
Information About Sliders in Baseball
Ted Williams said that the slider is the toughest pitch he had to hit. First of all it is thrown like a fastball, it looks like a fastball but at the last second it will slide to the left. This makes it hard for the batter to adjust from a 95 mile a hour fastball to an 85 mile per hour slider. It is a very popular pitch and all children should be taught how to throw this after 12 years of age.
Tips for Throwing a Slider Correctly
Now since the rubber is 2 feet wide we want to have our stance at the right hand side so we are looking at the catchers glove. The proper grip for a slider is somewhat like a curveball. This index finger puts a lot of pressure on the ball so I put it on the inside seam right here.
Now all of these seams are here for a reason. You place the index finger on the seam so you have leverage. This should be a tight fit. Your thumb is also on the bottom seam underneath. So you have your index finger and thumb and it is going to be very tight. The other finger lands in the middle of the clear area right here. The little finger and 4th finger are just on the side for balance. It's just like shooting a basketball where your other hand is there just for balance It is the same thing for throwing this pitch.
Throwing a Slider in Baseball
So once against your index finger on the seam followed by your first finger. It is important your thumb is on the bottom seam and very tight on the baseball.
Now when you throw the slider it is important you throw it like a fastball. I like to have a young players heel on the rubber. Rock back, put the ball in the glove, first finger down index finger and thumb on the seam. Now when I rock back, go to the stork position, by balancing back you show a student that everything starts here. I push off I extend down so my knee almost hits the ground, I follow through and im ready for anything that comes back at me.
The slider is a very effective pitch along with the fastball and changeup. These are 3 pitches every student should learn.
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