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Michigan's Betsey Armstrong becomes world's top water polo goalie
U.S. women's water polo goalie Betsey Armstrong is the only player on her team that doesn't hail from the West Coast. But her Midwestern ties haven't stopped her from becoming one of the world's best players--in fact, they say they've helped make her the player she is.
|It's a long way from Ann Arbor, Mich. to the Olympics if you play water polo, but Betsey Armstrong's managed. (Getty Images)
Look over the official USA water polo bio for goalkeeper Betsey Armstrong, and you'll notice it describes her as "arguably the world's top goalkeeper," a designation plenty of others around the sport (including her coach) are willing to put forward without the "arguably."
So as is the case for most Olympians, that kind of recognition – not to mention the chance to help lead the U.S. to its first gold medal in her sport -- represents the culmination of a lifetime of dreaming, a dream held since the day Armstrong first entered the pool as a kid. Right, Betsey?
"I can't really say that it was," Armstrong says with a laugh.
That might be the case for many of her teammates, but Armstrong's path to the national team was quite a bit different--primarily because it started thousands of miles away. Of the 13 women on the U.S. Olympic roster, Armstrong is the only one not born on the West Coast, the only one not to attend college in the sport's California hotbed.
That meant that a future as a national water polo star wasn't exactly something she considered as a young athlete in Ann Arbor, Mich., where the sport is growing … and still very much an afterthought.
"I was interested in sports. And everyone has an Olympic dream," she says, "but mine wasn't that specific."
After playing some club polo "here and there" – "I wasn't serious about it," she says – that changed when she followed her older sister Katy onto her Huron High School team.
"They just threw me in the cage to see what happened," she says, "and it opened up a whole world."
Before long Armstrong had "put [her] face in the crowd" as part of the Midwestern regional development team, even making the roster of the gold medal-winning national team at the 2000 Junior Pan Am Games.
"That's when it started hitting me," she says. "Maybe I could make the Olympics."
|Betsey Armstrong (Getty Images)
But with her high school career coming to an end, Armstrong made an unusual decision—rather than enroll at one of the sport's California powers and continue with the national team program, she elected to play for her hometown Michigan Wolverines and focus on her college career there.
Armstrong admits it's a decision that might have cost her a chance to play on the 2004 Olympic team that won bronze in Athens, but it's not one she regrets.
"There's some great athletes out there [in California] that burn out just a little bit quicker. I was able to take my time," she says. "If I was committed earlier, my career maybe wouldn't have been as long, or it wouldn't have been the career I've had."
That career exploded in 2007, when Armstrong backstopped the U.S. to gold at the FINA world championships and was named the tournament's top goalkeeper. She's never looked back—except to appreciate where she's been.
"I'm so proud to represent Michigan and represent my home," she says. "I love it. I love having the whole community back home behind me. I like proving that you don't have to be from Southern California to play this sport."
Armstrong admits she's heard "some jokes here and there" from her teammates about being the fish out of the roster's West Coast water. But – not surprisingly -- it's never actually threatened the chemistry of a team that can't afford to have any of its 13 members on different pages. After earning medals in all three previous Olympic women's water polo tournaments (the only team to do so) but never gold, Armstrong says the U.S. will have to navigate the toughest field yet – and their own history of coming up just short -- to win veterans Brenda Villa and Heather Petri gold in their final U.S. appearances.
"There's no hiding," she says, pointing out that the U.S.'s last meeting with hosts Great Britain (considered the weakest team in the eight-team field) was decided by a single goal. "We're very realistic about what it's going to take … We've had four years to deal with [losing in the 2008 final]. You don't ever want to feel that way. Once it's over, that's it. It's gone. It's out of reach.
"We've dealt with it year after year. Now we're just looking forward."
Despite the team's history, Armstrong says neither she nor her teammates can afford to obsess over finally claiming that elusive gold.
"The goal is always to be at the top of the podium. But I wouldn't say it's 'gold or bust,'" she says. "You have to stay focused on the moment—every moment of every game. If you start saying "gold or bust," and don't keep that focus, that's going to be your downfall."
That bio chronicles how successful Armstrong has been at maintaining that focus over the past few years, but it also adds the fun tidbit that her favorite movie is Rushmore—the Wes Anderson film in which hero Max Fischer is forced to abandon his carefully constructed private school existence and adapt to the wider world.
It's no surprise that Armstrong sees something of her own journey in Max's.
"My parents went to Michigan, my sister went to Michigan, I went to Michigan," she says. "It was my own pocket of reality. And leaving that was sort of a reality check. It's a different kind of reality out here."
If Armstrong and her teammates play to their potential in London, it could also be an entirely new golden reality for U.S. women's water polo.
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After a few rough starts, cancelled games, and rainy and muddy fields, it looks as though Captain Distraction is getting into a pretty good groove of practice on Monday, games on Thursdays and Saturdays.
I don't usually go to practices on Mondays, that's daddy and son time. I imagine things happen at practice that would make most moms mad at their husbands, you know, for yelling? At the precious? And so it consists of the dads, and the sons.
Game times are a completely different story. I am constantly amused at games, because gosh darn if these kids are not the cutest freaking things playing baseball. Ever. Amen.
We have two main coaches, and then two dads that assist. My husband happens to be an assist coach. So before the game, one of the coaches hands each assist a sheet of paper that shows where each kid will be playing each inning. Each assist chooses an area of the field to help with (outfield or infield) and they take the kids on their list each inning.
So this is how it goes: Coach Chris yells out three boy's names. All three run to him like there's a clown with a knife chasing them, screaming for what position they want. "I want first, FIRST, FFFIIIIIIIRRRRRSSSSSTTTTTT!!!!" is what you hear usually at the infield coach.
Once they get to play at first, the chalk line, the grass, and the butterflies are all WAY more interesting than being in 'ready position'. Twirling, staring at your mitt, or checking out the kids on the playground behind left field are much easier tasks than say, focusing on the ball. I especially love the kids that will watch the ball go by them, and stare at the rest of their team as they try to cover that position. Like he's watching a movie, and thinking 'Heh. Check it out - they're all trying to get this kid out that just hit the ball right to me that I ignored and now he's running to - oh hey! Congrats, dude! You're safe!' All the while the sideline parents are yelling to the kid to GET! THE! BALL! AND GO! TO! FIRST! Ah, the joys of being an A-Ball mom.
My son, in particular, will take a pitch, and when he doesn't hit it, will look over at me. DON'T LOOK AT ME SON, LOOK AT THE BALL! For the LOVE!
I once told W that when he is playing in the field, and the ball is heading for him, that he needs to pretend that if he doesn't catch it, the world will end. He would stand in the same spot, and expect that the ball come to his glove like a moth to a flame. Yeah, it doesn't quite work like that. So once I told him this, his FEET started propelling him towards the ball. Miracle of miracles! He made a few great catches! One time he missed, losing the ball in the sun, and looked over at me and started making excuses. I simply said 'No excuses!' and he grinned and played on.
He trotted off the field and said, loudly, 'Mom! I catched the ball because it would blow up the world!" Fantastic, son. Please avoid using that phrase at the airport. Thanks.
He's quite the good hitter. Once he connects, he can drop the ball into short right field. He's very proud of himself when he makes it all the way home. And overall, we as parents are simply encouraging and uplifting. W told me the other day that he LOVES baseball. Let's hope he keeps that love alive.

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Malaysia Airlines flight lost without a trace; 2 impostors called 'non-Asian'
The search continued Monday for a Malaysia Airlines jet that went missing Saturday morning, with no new leads except an identification of one of the two men who boarded the plane with a stolen passport. The person's identity was not released, but officials described both of the impostors, spotted on surveillance video, as having a "non-Asian" appearance. Civil aviation chief Azharuddin Abdul Rahman declined to confirm the Malaysian police chief's assertion that one of the men had been identified, but when asked what the men looked like, he said, "Do you know of a footballer by the name of (Mario) Balotelli? He is an Italian. Do you know how he looks like?" A reporter then asked, "Is he black?" and the aviation chief replied, "Yes." Balotelli is a black Italian soccer player whose parents came from Ghana. A search operation involving 34 aircraft and 40 ships covered a radius of 50 nautical miles from the point in the South China Sea where the Beijing-bound Flight 370 vanished from radar screens after leaving Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Authorities said floating debris and an oil slick spotted earlier were not connected to the flight. Experts say possible causes of the apparent crash include an explosion, catastrophic engine failure, terrorist attack, extreme turbulence, pilot error or even suicide.
Oscar Pistorius vomits in court during graphic testimony
Oscar Pistorius vomited and retched repeatedly Monday as a pathologist described the wounds to girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp from the bullets he fired at her. Speaking in court in Pretoria, South Africa, Prof. Gert Saayman said the bullets were a type designed to expand on impact to cause maximum damage, and he described the damage they did to Steenkamp's head, right arm and right hip area. The double amputee runner vomited as the wounds were described, prompting Judge Thokozile Masipa to halt proceedings while defense lawyer Barry Roux checked on his client. Roux told the judge that Pistorius' reaction was not going to change, and a bucket was placed at his feet. After court adjourned, Pistorius sat for minutes with his hands over his ears and his body heaving as his brother touched his back. Saayman said any of the three main gunshot wounds could have been fatal. Pistorius says he shot Steenkamp through a closed bathroom door after mistaking her for a burglar; the prosecution says he shot her intentionally after a heated argument.
Russia denounces 'lawlessness' in eastern Ukraine
Russia denounced the "lawlessness" of far-right activists in eastern Ukraine on Monday, triggering fears that it could be preparing for armed intervention there after already seizing control of Crimea. Ukraine's foreign minister said his country already feels that it's at war with Russia as a result of "an aggression that we do not understand." Russia's Foreign Ministry said lawlessness "now rules in eastern regions of Ukraine as a result of the actions of fighters of the so-called 'Right Sector' with the full connivance" of Ukraine's new government. Right Sector is a group of far-right and nationalist factions that were among the most radical protesters in Kiev before the previous government collapsed. On Sunday, a pro-Russian crowd in the eastern city of Luhansk occupied the government headquarters, raised the Russian flag and demanded a referendum on whether to join Russia, as Crimea is having on Sunday. In Kiev, the former billionaire, Kremlin critic and prisoner Mikhail Khodorkovsky told university students that Russia is ruining its friendship with Ukraine with its aggressive, separatist moves in Crimea. "Ukraine must become a European state," the former tycoon said, calling for foreign investment, an end to corruption and a modern-day Marshall Plan of international assistance.
Dems plan all-night talk-a-thon on climate change
Proving that Republican filibusterers don't have the market cornered on long-windedness, Senate Democrats planned to talk through the night Monday into Tuesday about the need for legislation to address climate change. Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, who organized the talk-a-thon, said, "So many senators coming together for an all-night session shows our commitment to wake up Congress to the dangers of climate change." But even though Democrats have a majority in the Senate, there is no climate change legislation pending there. A cap-and-trade bill that passed the House died in the Senate in 2010.
Votes against Kim Jong? Not even Un
Kim Jong is still Number Un! Standing for election in North Korea for the first time, Kim was elected Sunday to the Supreme People's Assembly by 100 percent of voters in an election with 100 percent turnout, North Korean state media reported Monday. "This is an expression of all the service personnel and people's absolute support and profound trust in supreme leader Kim Jong Un as they single-mindedly remain loyal to him," the Korean Central News Agency said without a hint of irony, describing the nation's cultlike blind following of its guru/father figure/dictator. Ballots in North Korea list only one candidate from each district, and people can in theory vote "no," but in this case everyone voted yes. Will Dennis Rodman send champagne and cigars?
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APPLE shares dropped more than four per cent yesterday after the California gadget-maker unveiled an updated version of the iPhone, not the iPhone 5 which everyone had been expecting.
Apple shares fell on the news dropping 4.93 percent at $356.14 shortly after the company revealed the iPhone 4S at an event at its Cupertino, California, headquarters.
Apple's new chief executive Tim Cook, who replaced ailing founder Steve Jobs in August, presided over the launch of the iPhone 4S at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California.
Cook appeared relaxed and confident as he filled the shoes of legendary pitchman Jobs, who underwent an operation for pancreatic cancer in 2004 and a liver transplant in 2009.
Jobs, 56, did not make an appearance at Tuesday's event. He remains with Apple as chairman of the board of directors.
The more powerful iPhone, which has initially disappointed investors, features a speedier processor, a built-in "personal assistant" that responds to voice commands and a more powerful camera.
Many analysts and Apple fans had been expecting a next-generation iPhone 5.
The iPhone 4S will hit Australian stores on October 14 with pre-orders commencing a week earlier.
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After investigations into the location of Collins, the Loudon County Criminal Investigations Division (CID) located him in Coal City, IL, where he was then arrested by the Coal City Police Department on two (2) Aggravated Burglary warrants and two (2) Felony Theft warrants out of Loudon County.
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Preity Zinta rubbishes report of marrying boyfriend
Actress Preity Zinta has yet again denied a report that she is tying the knot with boyfriend Gene Goodenough this Valentine's week.
The report states that the wedding is likely to happen in LA from February 12 to February 16.
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In 2014, British Dressage (BD) launched a new competition for riders of all ages and abilities called 'Team Quest' (TQ). In 2015, the Kent & Masters Team Quest series has been even bigger and better with over 2000 riders taking part and riding down the centre line for their team.
TQ is looking for riders at Intro, Prelim and Novice to take part in a fun and relaxed dressage competition – even if you've never competed before. Teams of three or four riders will ride as individuals across the three test levels (any combination) and the best three scores count towards an overall team total, highest percentage wins the day. There are two age categories for teams; Under 18 teams (18yo and under) and Open (riders of any age).
Meet our Open Team Quest Champions for 2016 - Bicester's Bonkers Birds Return!
My Quest is an exciting initiative for riders competing at Intro - Novice level, a competition league for individuals to be run alongside Team Quest. Relaxed rules and dress, sections for Open and Under 18 riders and competing against riders of a similar ability. My Quest will follow the same regional structure as Team Quest, with regional leaderboards taking the top riders to regional and then a national final.
Riders will earn 'Quest points' according to the percentage they acheive to the same scale as other BD competitions. A rider's five best results and resulting Quest points will then feed into the regional leaderboard for each section (Open and Under 18s) at each level (Intro to Novice).
Remember you can take part in both Team Quest and My Quest! You can even qualify at multiple levels for My Quest.
Take a look at our Quest checklist to get you started!
Quest Rules
*My Quest Rule ammendment to rule 101i) this rule now reads: 'Combinations that were placed in the top three at the My Quest National Final may not compete at the same level in future years and must ride at a higher level in qualifying competitons.
Still got some questions? Take a look at our Quest FAQs as they may have been asked before! Still unsure - ask QCHQ via firstname.lastname@example.com
Rule reminders:
Please ensure your horse is registered with British Dressage before you compete. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure a combination is eligible for the level they compete at, if you're not you run the risk of your score being discounted. If you're unsure of your grading please give us a call in the office or drop us a message on FB and we will be happy to help!
All horses attending affiliated competitions - which includes Quest competitions - are to wear their competition number at all times when being ridden. Bridle numbers are available to purchase from the BD online shop.
Please put your horse's registered BD name on your entry forms and clearly state which test you wish to ride at the competition - this makes life a bit easier for organisers and ensures results are accurately inputted.
Competed to a high level in British Eventing? Please ensure you have declared this on registration. If we are made aware at a later date it may be that you lose previous results you've achieved if you're found to not be eligible.
Club Membership
We require everyone taking part in Quest competitions to be registered with British Dressage - this is to enable us to keep track of results, teams and make sure our leaderboards are as accurate as possible. All Quest riders must have a minimum of a Club membership (or any other paid category of BD membership).
In 2017, the Quest Club membership and BYRDS Club membership have merged into one Club membership category. Club membership allows you to ride in Team Quest and My Quest comps, music qualifier classes, attend British Dressage regional training and have a go at Prelim classes in the Bronze and Gold sections at all BD affiliated competitions! You also get a membership card and a goodie-filled membership pack when you first join - all this for only £30! The form for joining as a Club member is available here to download (tick the Club category box on the form) or you can now join online.
Full BD members are also welcome to take part in Quest competitions as long as they are eligible for the Bronze section at Intro to Novice.
The Club membership packs are filled with goodies!
All horses must have a minimum of a Club Horse Registration – simply complete the horse registration form, ticking the Club Horse category box and post into British Dressage along with a copy of the page in the horse's passport that proves it's name. If your horse is imported we will also require proof of the horse's entry into the UK. Alternatively you can email or phone the BD Membership team.
Kent & Masters Team Quest Team Registration
Got your friends together? Check.
Team colours at the ready? Check.
Invented the perfect name? Check
Time to get your team registered with TQHQ!
Simply fill in the Team Quest team registration form and send it back to us ensuring that all membership and registration numbers are included. Sending in your membership/horse registration forms in at the same time? No worries, we'll fill in your numbers once they've been processed - but let us know that they are on their way.
Please note, that only 3 reserve riders and horses are allowed as we are asking all TQ riders to become paid British Dressage members, it doesn't seem fair to have too many of you on the sub bench. Got too many reserve riders? Make another team!
Already registered last year? No need to send in the team regisration form in again, if there are any minor changes to your team composition just email them over to firstname.lastname@example.com
Don't forget to put forward your team's region, this is the regional leaderboard your points and ranking will be allocated to. Not sure which region you reside in? Take a look at our map of the BD regions.
Please return all Team Registration forms to: Team Quest, British Dressage, Building 2020, Copse Drive, Meriden, West Midlands. CV5 9RG or email them to Quest HQ.
Once we've got your registration form and all your BD numbers, your team captain will receive an email from TQHQ to confirm that your team is registered and ready to go!
Want to check that your team name hasn't already been taken? Email us at Quest HQ.
Quest Competition Dates
Quest Club Dates for 21st July onwards.
Please note, Quest competition dates will be added throughout the year so keep checking back to see if any new dates in your region have been added.
Schedules for every Quest competition can be found on the British Dressage schedules page. Search for Quest competitions by looking for those beginning with 'Quest Club @ VENUE NAME'.
View our interactive Quest Venue map to find your local venue.
To enter any Quest competition you are required to send a completed entry form directly to the venue with payment. Some venues take online entries, check their website for availability.
Don't forget you can enter both My Quest and Team Quest on the same day and work towards qualfying for both regional championships!
Combined Quest entry form - for those of you giving them both a go!
All results from Quest Club competitions now go onto the BD website! Find them under the Results tab.
Kent & Masters Quester Of The Month
QCHQ love to hear all your stories and adventures when out competing at Quest competitions, weather it's fun times you have had being part of a team competing at Team Quest or the experiences you have shared with your noble steed at My Quest. We would love to hear what you enjoy most about Quest and stories about the friendships and partnerships you have made along they way, both horse and human!
Each month QCHQ will choose a story to be Quester of the Month and will receive a great selection of prizes from Quest's generous sponsors Kent & Masters.
January's Quester of the Month goes to Holly Russell and her horse Maesmynach Romance - Read their story here
February's Quester of the Month goes to Kristel Norris and her horse Jacob VI - Read their story here
March's Quester of the Month goes to Jessie Warner and her horse JT - Read their story here
April's Quester of the Month goes to Claire Stephen and her horse Ivy - Read their story here
May's Quester of the Month goes to Talitha Jordan and her pony Scooby Doo II - Read their story here
June's Quester of the Month goes to Adrian and June Wells - Read their story here
July's Quester of the Month goes to Daisy Burgess and her pony Twiglet - Read their story here
Want to be Quester of the month for July? Drop an email to email@example.com, we cant wait to hear from you!
Kent & Masters Team Quest Regional Leaderboards 2017
Teams can compete at Team Quest competitions in any region, but their placing points will always be allocated to the leaderboard of their chosen region. The regional rankings are based on points acheived at Team Quest qualifier competitions and will only take into account the 5 best placings for each team.
For further clarification as to how the regional rankings work check out this document which has been worded to make the rules a bit simpler! There are also examples of scenarios within an example leaderboard to show how the rankings work visually.
These boards now include Open and Under 18 all in one - scroll down for Under 18 rankings!
Updated 08/09/17
North West Regional Leaderboard
South West Regional Leaderboard
My Quest Regional Leaderboards 2017
Points are allocated by the percentage you achieved on the day as per the scale below:
If you believe a result is missing from up to the date listed then please contact firstname.lastname@example.com. In each region, there's the leaderboards for Under 18s and Open at each level so open them up to find your results.
Don't forget only your five best results count towards your points total! so once you've been out more than five times your total won't include the points gained from your lowest percentage.
Updated 08/09/17
North West Regional Leaderboard
South West Regional Leaderboard
Quest Regional Finals and Championships
Regional Final venues for 2017
|Epworth Equestrian
|23/09/2017 - 24/09/2017
|South Yorkshire
|Warren Farm
|30/09/2017 - 01/10/2017
|North West
|Easton & Otley College
|30/09/2017 - 01/10/2017
|Chester Hall
|30/09/2017 - 01/10/2017
|30/09/2017 - 01/10/2017
|07/10/2017 - 08/10/2017
|Highfield at Howe
|07/10/2017 - 08/10/2017
|07/10/2017 - 08/10/2017
|South West
Kent & Masters Team Quest Qualification
Each of the eight BD regions will have its own TQ leader board, at the end of the qualifying period (1st Dec 2016 - 31st August 2017) a Regional Final will be held in each region in September/October for the top 15 combinations in BYRDS & Open sections. The regional rankings are based on points and will only take the 5 best placings for each team into account. The top three teams of each section (BYRDS & Open) from each of the eight regional finals will qualify for our very special TQ Championships.
My Quest Qualification
A top 20 place on the regional leaderboard will qualify riders for the regional finals, where fantastic prizes and, for the top 4 combinations in each section, a coveted place at the national final is on offer.
Quest Championships
We're excited to announce that, after another fantastic Team Quest championships, the Quest championships 2017 will again be held at the brilliant venue, Bury Farm, Buckinghamshire, on 27 - 29 October 2017! Bury Farm did an excellent job of welcoming all our teams and embracing the unique Team Quest atmosphere and we cannot wait to invite our top teams of 2017 and top Quest riders from around the country to another amazing championship experience next year! The Kent & Masters Team Quest championships will take place on the weekend of 27 - 29 October.
Information for Venues
To download the TQ guide to classification and scoring, click here.
Click here to download and print the TQ results form.
We're ready, are you?
The point of contact for all Team Quest queries is:
Kelsey Smith
Team Quest, British Dressage, Meriden Business Park, Copse Drive, Meriden, West Midlands, CV5 9RG
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ATHENS - Christian Robinson has watched every game this season of the football team he will join next year.
The Greater Atlanta Christian linebacker has found inspiration from seeing the early contribution made by Georgia freshman Rennie Curran, who went from Brookwood High last season to the Bulldogs' rotation at linebacker this season.
"It makes me excited to think that I could be doing that next year," Robinson said. "I know he's worked his butt off and I just know I've got to do the same if I have the chance to do that."
Robinson is one of 21 commitments in the 2008 Georgia recruiting class that is expected to have only a handful of additions between now and signing day in February.
Georgia coaches will be on the road recruiting today and Friday during the bye week, visiting schools of players who have already made pledges to the Bulldogs, evaluating the rising talent and academic standing of juniors and even spotting some sophomores.
The Bulldogs are poised to sign another highly rated class.
Rivals.com ranks Georgia's class No. 2 in the nation and Scout.com puts it at No. 6.
Georgia has seven players ranked in the ESPN 150, including receiver A.J. Green from Summerville (S.C.), running back Richard Samuel of Cass and defensive tackle Deangelo Tyson from Statesboro.
"We're in great shape right now," coach Mark Richt said.
Richt's remaining wish list includes one or two offensive tackles, a defensive back, a linebacker "that'll just light you up," and a ball carrier.
"I really believe we need a great tailback to be added to the group," Richt said.
This is the first time under Richt that Georgia coaches will be on the road for two days during a week when there's an open date, he said.
Richt decided to keep coaches from going recruiting last Friday before the Vanderbilt game and, he said, "more and more people are starting to take two days in the open date. A lot of people are going Thursdays and Fridays."
Richt said evaluating talent is better on Wednesdays when high schools usually have a heavier practice than on Thursdays. He also wanted to break up Georgia's practices this week by having weightlifting sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Even offensive coordinator Mike Bobo and defensive coordinator Willie Martinez will probably be out recruiting for a day this week.
Football recruit may be MLB draft pick
Georgia's last commitment came from two-sport standout Xavier Avery of Cedar Grove High School. The running back/defensive back projects as an early round Major League Baseball draft pick, according to Alan Matthews of Baseball America.
The 6-foot, 185-pound Avery is ranked as a top-40 or 50 prospect in the high school class of 2008.
"Great athlete with plus-plus speed, good wiry strength with plus power potential, but extremely raw defender and hitter," Matthews wrote in an e-mail. "Lots of holes in his game, but athleticism and speed make him a prospect for the second-fourth-round range, if he plays well this spring and dedicates himself to baseball."
Avery could choose to play football and baseball at Georgia instead of turning pro.
Robinson, the linebacker from GAC, is football all the way.
At 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds, Robinson concedes that he might need a redshirt season to put some more bulk on his frame, but hopes to be up to 215 by the spring.
He says Georgia likes him at linebacker, but he's heard talk, including some from his father, Ken, who played linebacker at South Carolina, that he might be better suited to play offense.
"I've done a lot of offense this year," said Robinson, who has played receiver and quarterback. "They said (former GAC product) Brannan Southerland might be a linebacker and he went (to fullback)."


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Number of unregistered voters 'rose 50% in 10 years'
Up to six million British voters are not registered to do so, a 50% rise in ten years, says a report.
The "likely" figure from December 2010 shows that registration has "not kept pace with a rising population", the Electoral Commission report says.
The government is planning a switch from household to individual voter registration aimed at reducing fraud.
The watchdog says a change is needed but urged ministers to hold a household canvass in 2014 to keep numbers up.
In its report, the commission warns that nearly half of those missing from the register - around 2.6m - believe they are registered to vote. Many people wrongly think you are automatically registered to vote if you are 18 or over, it adds.
'Disengagement with politics'
Only 56% of 19-to-24 year olds were on the electoral register compared with 94% of those aged over 65. While 86% of white voters were on the electoral roll, the figure for ethnic minority groups was 77%.
The data was drawn from a "nationally representative" sample of addresses in 50 local authorities, with house-to-house surveys carried out by the polling company Ipsos MORI and was funded by the Cabinet Office.
It showed that the December 2010 registers were an estimated 85% to 87% complete compared to the December 2000 registers which were 91-91% complete, equivalent to around 3.9m people.
Although the 2000 canvass came the year before a general election - the Electoral Commission said it would not expect that to skew the figures as although an election might mean a last-minute rush to register by some, the canvass is done the previous autumn when an election is not on most people's minds.
By April 2011 the figure was even lower - 82.3% complete - many of whom will be people who have moved house, the watchdog says.
Electoral Commission chairman Jenny Watson said reasons for the decline in numbers of people registered to vote included "changes to our population and increasing disengagement with traditional party politics" and reinforced the need for better public awareness.
The watchdog is calling for the government to rethink plans not to hold an annual household canvass in 2014.
Councils usually hold an annual canvass in the autumn each year to update the Electoral Register - sending out voter registration forms to all households.
Individual registration
But the government is moving away from a system where the head of the household registers everyone to vote, which has been criticised for being open to fraud, to a new system where people register themselves.
It intends to hold the last annual canvass in 2013 and to use that information to inform the switch to individual registration from 2014.
People already on the electoral roll will remain on it but those who have moved house or who request a postal or proxy vote will be asked for "identifiers" - like dates of birth and National Insurance numbers - when they receive the new individual voter registration forms, as part of moves to phase in the change.
The Electoral Commission says another canvass should be held in early 2014 - the year before the next general election - to ensure the information held is as up to date as possible.
Ms Watson said introducing individual registration was "right in principle and it is essential that it works in practice".
"We have a once in a generation opportunity to overhaul our electoral registers and to make sure everyone who should be is included.
"The commission has recommended a number of important and practical steps that the government needs to take to ensure this change goes smoothly.
"It will be particularly important to have an annual canvass in early 2014 to make sure that the transition from household to individual electoral registration takes place from the best possible base."
'Disaster for democracy'
The Electoral Reform Society said the switch could mean numbers of unregistered voters "sky rocket" because of the "reckless way it's being introduced".
Chief executive Katie Ghosh said three million people "could be disenfranchised simply for moving home"
"The government's proposal to let voters 'opt-out' from registration is unhelpful. Their plan to drop the annual canvass in the run up to the next general election is nothing short of irresponsible."
Labour said the watchdog's findings were "a disaster for British democracy" - and said electoral boundaries should not be redrawn on the basis of an incomplete register.
Shadow justice minister Sadiq Khan said: "It also highlights the fact that that the government's flawed proposals for introducing individual electoral registration must include adequate checks and balances to mitigate against a sharp fall in the numbers registered to vote."
A Cabinet Office spokesman said the 2014 canvass had "not been cancelled, it has been modified to reflect the needs of individual registration".
The "write out, reminders and doorstep canvassing" would be carried out, he said.
"We remain absolutely committed to ensuring that the maximum number of people are on the electoral register," he said.
He said the biggest reason for people falling off the register was moving home and the government was looking at ways to tackle that, as well as studying the results of attempts to find missing voters by comparing registers with other public databases and looking at online voter registration.
Deputy PM Nick Clegg has already indicated that a controversial proposal to allow people to tick a box saying they do not want to be on the electoral register may be dropped.


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My son (18) will be studying in Sweden until mid-May. I plan to meet him at the end of his time there with my daughter and her friend (both 24); I figure 10-12 days (could be extended to 2 weeks). We are trying to decide where to go, having ruled out Scandinavia, and so far have come up with the following ideas:
Vienna/Prague/Brussels or London
or perhaps some other permutation of the above. Or something different. We're not married to the above places, though most of us have been to Paris and Amsterdam and would prefer to see some new places.
Any advice and/or suggestions as to an itinerary will be very welcomed!
Two of the three tickets will be frequent flyer on Continental, and the third will be paid. Son's ticket will be purchased as an open jaw to Sweden and returning from wherever we all wind up.
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My son (18) will be studying in Sweden until mid-May. I plan to meet him at the end of his time there with my daughter and her friend (both 24); I figure 10-12 days (could be extended to 2 weeks). We are trying to decide where to go, having ruled out Scandinavia, and so far have come up with the following ideas:
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From Sweden you could do Krakow or Berlin, Prague, Budapest, Venice, Florence, Rome as a sort of North South trip. of these plan 3 days in each and take train/plane between.
But really give us an idea of what you all like to do and people will come up with better ideas
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Sorry about the lack of info... thought I'd covered it all but kinda missed the most important thing! We like experiencing other cultures and we like to do lots of things--art/museums, architecture, walking around, shopping (3 ladies and a man), seeing the countryside, interesting restaurants... I personally like to seek out local yarn/knitting stores, but I suspect I'll be doing those excursions on my own . I'm not especially keen on doing a lot of driving, though I suppose if it's the most economical way to transport 4 people it can be done. I think we'd probably want to choose 3 or 4 places and spend a few nights in each; we can branch out from there if we want.
We do not necessarily need to start out in Sweden: my son can fly to anywhere to meet us (we're coming from NYC). That said, we'd prefer to visit places other than Germany or Poland. Any suggestions would be appreciated--my son is getting anxious because I haven't booked his ticket but I can't do that until I know where he'll ultimately be departing from (with us)!
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May is nice time to visit southern Europe, still cool in the evening but not too hot in the day. I'd look at three possible areas,
1) Carcasonne, Avignon, Barcelona, Granada (probably too much to do in the time allowed)but good for lots of things--art/museums, architecture, walking around, shopping, seeing the countryside, interesting restaurants. I'd do a bit of reading or search this site for stuff on each town to get an idea then bounce it past the gang to chose tops three sites
2) Venice, Croatia (note there is so much ancient Roman stuff here it is fantastic), Serbia which includes Dubrovnik annd if very interested you could come back across to Italy at Brindisi or Bari for a touch of Southern Italy( this is probably too much driving but again search and talk to the gang
3) The old italian favorites of Venice, Florence (day trips to Siena and Lucce/Pisa) and Rome (though Rome is not all it is cracked out to be with the time limits you may have.
Take your knitting (any complete piece) and you will get interested italian women checking it out (my partner makes me wear it and in restaurants they gather around me cooing)
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I agree that all of your ideas are good ones; you'll have to decide, as a group, which area you'd prefer and what you'd most prefer to do and see.
I guess, from your list, I'd choose the "Big 3," Rome, Venice, Florence. With 10-14 days, you could spend time in each, and possibly also some time int he Italian countryside (especially if you extend your trip to 2 weeks). Huge amounts of art and history, great food, many good cafe opportunities.
I would say to have your group look at some guidebooks, the kind with pictures are good, and some travel videos too, to help try to narrow things down.
Also have each person name 3 things they want to see in Europe - see how many of the answers are the same, and work from there.
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Thanks all for the great advice. Trying to get these kids to express a preference has been a bit like trying to catch mercury on a teaspoon (they're better at vetoing). I'm going to ask them to do the "name 3 things" exercise and see where I land.
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Some other ideas to narrow it down. What activities, locations or trips have they enjoyed in the past? For example, if visiting New York, do you go to shows (London), big art museums (Florence, Rome, Amsterdam, Madrid), or smaller places like the Frick (Rome again).
What types or eras of art/museums and architecture does the group tend to prefer? Our DS has is more interested in more modern art, so a trip to Barcelona was a great option (Dali, Miro, and of course all of Gaudi's stuff). Renaissance art, then you may want to go with Italy (Florence). Rembrandt? Consider the Netherlands.
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I'd have to say that if we're choosing between art and theatre, we'd choose art (DD is an art school grad) --not limited to any particular historical period. We were in the Netherlands 2 yrs ago and loved it. Kids haven't been to Italy or Spain though I have; none of us has been to Prague, Vienna, Berlin... I'm totally stumped and I need to decide soonest!
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Since none of you have been to Prague, Vienna or Berlin, that is what I would recommend. Or substitute Budapest for Berlin. I've been to Prague twice & absolutely love it! There is a small Mucha art museum there, (not sure what else for art museums) but the architecture is absolutely stunning! Just walking around the city is amazing! The castle has beautiful stained-glass windows, & if my memory is correct, I think there is an art museum within the castle complex. If you wish, you can click on my name to read my trip report to Prague & other parts of the Czech Republic from Aug 2009. I have been to Spain & Italy (love both), but the Czech Republic is very different from those 2 countries. Both of my daughters have been to Budapest & they love it. Haven't been to Vienna but I understand Vienna has tons of museums. (Prague, Vienna & Budapest is a very popular combo because of their proximity to each other.)
Went to Berlin in 1995, but I prefer Prague. Everyone has different likes & dislikes.
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Prague is great. If you do Prague to Vienna make sure to add in some time in the Bohemian/Moravian countryside - there are tons of amazing villages/castles along the way. I did 3 weeks Prague/walking through Bohemia and Moravia/Vienna and Budapest with my niece a few years back. In hindsight we would have skipped Vienna and spent more time in the Czech Republic, but that' probably just us.
I haven't done it, but you can take a boat from Vienna to Budapest which looks like a great way to travel and will spare you the (imho) 3rd world feel of the train station in Budapest. Great restaurants in Budapest, btw.
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Cuttingmoon57 here, and back chapter sixteen of The Tainted Grimoire.
Credit for making sure this gaggle of words is somewhat coherent goes to Supreme Distraction. Every writer who wants to be taking seriously should have a beta, and now I have mine. Hope you enjoy.
Disclaimer: I do not own Final Fantasy or anything related to it. If I did, FF12 would already be getting a direct PS2 or PS3 sequel. I also don't own any other anime, manga, or game that I take elements or characters from.
Suggestion: Head to Final Fantasy Wikia for information or images of the main cast if you'd like to see pictures of their appearance. They remain virtually unchanged in my story. (Other non-canon characters will be described.)
"Blah" = talking
"Blah"= thoughts, writing, sound effects, or flashbacks
"BLAH"= Yelling
(Blah)= scene change
"Blah"= quote or short poem (cause I thought it would be nice. Poems are in Kubo Tite's blank verse style and are heavily influenced by him).
A Bangaa Gladiator made his way down a spotless hallway, doing his best to cause as little commotion as possible. Ivory walls with gold embroidering on every column stood erect for as far as the corridor lasted, and polished wooden floors provided a creak every few seconds to break the silent monotony.
The closing of a set of symmetrical gold-embroidered double doors alerted the bipedal lizard to the person in front of him, a red-headed Hume in green and white priestly robes. A Nirvana Staff was clenched tightly in his right hand.
"Good day to you, Riccio Vento. What is it that you need, child?" The priest greeted, then asked.
"Only to relay a message to you, Archbishop. We have received word that the caravan should be arriving within the hour." The Gladiator responded with the utmost courtesy.
"That is indeed wonderful news." The red haired man gave a warm smile while gripping his staff in both hands. "If you would, please make arrangements for me to visit the gate. I would like to greet these weary travelers personally."
"At once, Archbishop."
The Bangaa bowed once, before walking away briskly. The Hume allowed the scaly warrior to round the corner before he followed in the same direction.
"Only a few more days now, Maria…"
Maria Savoy de Pervenche
Why do I feel like
That setting sun in the faraway horizon
Will never rise again
Chapter Sixteen: Suspicion (of Sunset)
"How much longer do we have?"
"If this map is correct, we should be getting very close." Andie Kelt remarked to Luso, scanning a map of the area while walking next to a moving wagon. She stifled out a small yawn.
"It's about time." The boy commented back, hopping up from that same cart. "I'm just about ready for a real bed."
"Let's not be hasty. We're still not out of the woods yet." She commented. "Would you mind scouting ahead for me?"
"Sure. No problem. I could use a good stretch anyway." Luso removed his pair of blades from his person, sheath and all, and laid them down in the wagon next to a sleeping Kanin before taking off.
The events of last night had taken its toll on each person, Gully and Falzen alike. With Sothe's intentions and accomplices revealed and dealt with, everyone had assumed the situation was resolved. Though, as Andie had pointed out, it wasn't as simple as simply imprisoning them. Sothe was the Caravan's proven leader, and any suspicious action against him would cause unrest amongst the rest of the convoy.
Luso increased his speed just a bit as he cleared a sizable rock in the middle of the path, dashing past a few more wagons in the seemingly endless chain. He would pass a Falzen member on guard every few moments and give a small wave. He lastly passed Claire, giving her an apologetic look as he spotted her replacement shortsword. He'd definitely get her a new weapon with his cut of the reward gil.
A few more minutes of passing wagons, greeting travelers, and leaping over the occasional Moogle allowed him to reach the front of the caravan, a single chocobo-drawn cart rolled steadily along. The Moogle Animist and Micaiah lay in the cart, slumbering quietly with hands bound by rope. Ensei and Cid took either side of Sothe, who trudged in front of the wagon.
"How long have you two been up here?" Luso queried slowing his pace to a slow walk. Ensei stretched and released a yawn that startled a few birds in the trees.
"Since we first started moving again." Cid answered, stumbling just a bit. "I haven't slept since that nap yesterday afternoon." Luso could clearly see the bags under both his clan members' eyes.
One of the caravan patrons, a rugged middle-aged man, approached them from the back.
"Excuse me, Sothe. How much longer until we reach St. Galleria? My wagon is running low on supplies." He questioned, gesturing farther down the convoy line. Sothe, who had been mostly quiet this entire time, looked over his shoulder at the man.
"We should arrive within the hour. Please inform the rest of the group."
The man nodded before taking off.
"Remember, Sothe. You're only unbound because this caravan needs you." Cid reminded, eying his vacant face over. "Don't make any unnecessary actions, or we can't promise we'll go easy on you."
"You need not remind me." The thief responded in an emotionless tone. "To pursue Maria now would be but a fruitless venture. She has already decided in her mind, and nothing I say will change that."
"Well it's good to see that you've given up." Luso commented before taking off once more. He still had a job to do for Andie, after all.
"Given up, you say?" The green haired man said inwardly. "Hardly, Luso. There is still a way to save both her and this city. I haven't given up at all…"
His face became more serious, causing Ensei to quirk an eyebrow. An image of a red haired priest was the first thought that came to his mind.
"…I've merely switched targets."
"They're here! Open the gates!"
The old, timber doors creaked open slowly as the caravan finally reached their destination, the holy city of St. Galleria. Hume soldiers and Bangaa Warriors lined both sides of the rocky path leading up to the gates, and the weary travelers looked on in wonder as the guards gave uniform salutes.
"As soon as you enter the city, all caravan personnel are required to meet at the main fountain in town square for inspection and contraband check." Announced a Bangaa Gladiator as each vehicle passed.
Vice Captain of the Archbishop guard: Riccio Vento
"Wow, would you look at this place!" Luso exclaimed with almost childlike enthusiasm.
The city definitely lived up to its name as a holy city. A large wall completely covered the perimeter of the city, most likely to shield from intruders. Cobblestone roads provided pathways for the everyday citizen. Buildings and shops were surprisingly clean as opposed to what Luso had encountered in Camoa. But what was the most prominent feature was the grandiose cathedral that stood in the middle of the city.
It truly was the centerpiece of the city, a majestic building with two matching spires that shot up ninety meters high. Its surface was a polished white, suggesting that the building was fairly new, while the roof and tops of the spires were an emerald green color. Resting around twenty feet over the colossal oak doors at its base was a large balcony area, surrounded by detailed, marble rails. The sunlight that poured down from a cloudless sky gave the structure an ethereal glow.
The rest of Clan Gully stared in wonder. It was by no means as crowded as an afternoon in Camoa, but the large variation of races was still prevalent. Many citizens began to wave as the wagons rolled past them.
The last cart had finally rolled into the city, and the guards officially closed and sealed the gateways shut. Travelers began to hop out of their wagons as previously instructed and approached the gargantuan fountain that lay in the core of the town square. It was here that Clan Gully, Clan Falzen, Maria, and her two teams of bodyguards all met together for the first time since last night. Sothe, Micaiah, and the Animist stood grouped between Ensei and Cid, who both watched them warily out of the corner of their eyes.
To kill time while waiting for the inspection, the large cluster split into two. The adults of each clan formed a group while the younger members mirrored their actions.
"I think I see why this place is called St. Galleria." Gertie remarked approaching the younger Clan Gully members, who were joined by Maria and Adelle.
"Yeah, this place is like one big art gallery!" Kanin added, marveling at the architecture around her.
"I must agree." Maria spoke in a jovial tone. "Even living here most of my life, I find myself always in awe at this city's beauty."
Their wonderment was stopped short, however, as their eyes turned to a faction of guards and other figures that approached from the cathedral's direction.
"Attention, weary travelers, clansmen, and the like…" boomed the voice of the man at the forefront of the group. The various Soldiers and Warriors marched past the fountain, through the crowd, and towards the line of carriages that lay in the middle of the streets. "…We of St. Galleria would like to congratulate you for completing your perilous journey to our fair city."
Current Leader of the Church of St. Galleria: Archbishop Vaticus Finch.
All eyes focused on the burgundy haired priest, who continued to amble towards the center of the square, most notably the malice filled gaze of Sothe. On either side of him stood two prominent figures.
The first, a Bangaa Defender, stood erect with a Halberd in hand and a Knightsword sheathed at his waist. A ring fit snugly on every one of his scaly fingers and a pure white cape cascaded down his back, a decorative red cross emblazoned in its center.
Captain of the Archbishop Guard: Ignatius Loyola
The second, a simple Moogle Thief, lacked the imposing presence of the first. His outfit was that of a normal brigand, though his one defining feature was the gilded offering plate he carried around in his hand. From what Luso could see, there seemed to be a few gil coins in it, if the rattling of metal weren't enough of an indication.
Minister of Offering and Finance for the Church of St. Galleria: Johannes Tetzel
"Please, enjoy yourselves during your stay, and may the good fortune of our protector Elianto shine down upon you."
Cheers erupted throughout the crowd before people worked their way back to their was then that the once straight line of wagons began to branch off to places around the city.
The priest eyed the crowd's retreating figures, until he settled on a single brown haired girl that stood perfectly still, staring directly at him. He smiled, walking towards her.
"Greetings, Maria; I trust you had a risk-free journey?"
"Well more or less, Archbishop." The girl answered with a nervous laugh as he kissed the back of her delicate hand. "Nothing particularly eventful happened."
"I beg to differ." Raven intervened, coming to the front of the group. "We were attacked…on more than one occasion, no less."
"Attacked, you say?" His tone rang with surprise. "Well it is good to hear that Elianto protected you all." He turned around, making a gesture with his hand. His guards then formed two walls on either side of the road.
"Come. I would prefer it better to discuss this in a more private place."
(St. Galleria Cathedral)
"That sure is one long climb." Luso exclaimed in an exhausted fashion, hunching over and panting heavily. He looked around to see that he was the only one worn out by the trek. Even Maria seemed completely without any sort of fatigue, though he attributed this to her having to live in the city. Back in the real world, the most he ever had to walk was to and from school.
"Looks like we need to build up your stamina a little bit, now don't we?" Ensei whispered to the boy with a sinister grin. The boy immediately stood straight up, wiping the sweat from his brow and feigning energy. If it was anything like sparring, he did not want any stamina training with his teacher.
The large group approached the steps of the ornamental cathedral, passing multicolored beams of sunlight flowing in from stained-glass windows. It reminded Luso of those large churches back in his world, such as in England or Rome.
"Now, what exactly has happened? I would like an explanation." The Archbishop queried.
Raven, along with members of Falzen and Gully, went on to relay the events of the past few days to the holy man, making sure to add as much detail as possible. The adults each gave their accounts from their own perspectives, from the Baknamy attack at the Caravan Trail to Maria's kidnapping in the Jadewood.
"I see…" Finch stated after Andie had given her version. "Is all this true, Sothe?"
All eyes turned to the thief, who answered with a blank voice.
"Every single word…"
The Bishop sighed heavily, before snapping his fingers. Two Bangaa Warriors armed with shackles grabbed the green haired man's arms and clamped them around his wrists. Another two pairs were used to secure Micaiah and the Animist as well, who had kept mostly silent. When all three were secure, Finch approached Sothe. He stopped directly in front of him, their faces inches apart.
"And do you have anything to say about your actions…?"
Everyone, especially Maria and Micaiah, were stunned silent as Sothe spit on the face of Archbishop Finch.
"Why you little….!" One of the two Bangaa cried out, preparing to strike him down. His sword arm was stopped cold, however, by a firm hand grabbing his scaly wrist.
"What power…" Ensei remarked internally. "To be able to stop a Bangaa with one hand like that…." The samurai eyed him over once, then again, feeling as though he was unable to remember something important.
"There is no need for violence!" The priest ordered his hand unflinching. The bipedal lizard stepped back and took to his knees, bowing furiously. Finch brought his hand up to wipe away the saliva that stained his cheek. He then stared into the former caravan leader's eyes. "…is that really all you can say, Sothe…?"
The thief remained silent. Bishop sighed once more, before turning to the two Warriors.
"Well…no matter the circumstances, a law is a law. Take these three to the prison for crimes against Lady Maria." The guards did as they were told, one shoving Sothe along while the other chose to usher Micaiah and the Animist.
"Your time will come, Vaticus Finch…" Sothe proclaimed, speaking for the first time since entering the city, before exiting. Maria looked on with downtrodden eyes at the sight of her brother.
All was quiet for the next thirty seconds, no one willing to break the tense silence. Finally, the Bishop decided to clear the nervous air.
"Despite these…regrettable setbacks, you people have done a fine job of protecting the caravan…" Four more guards, all Hume soldiers, carried heavy bags that jingled with each step they took. The quartet untied the ropes binding them and opened the bags slightly, showing golden coins brimming at the top.
Both Ensei and Cid's eyes widened, and drool slithered down of corner of the Parivir's mouth. Adelle's face was no less surprised. The Parivir, Claire, Raven, and a giddy silver-haired girl all walked up to receive a gil-filled bag for their respective clans.
"I trust you will find your pay suitable."
"Quite suitable indeed!" Ensei and Adelle remarked in greedy unison.
"Sir, we have pressing matters to attend to." The Bangaa defender stated, placing a hand on the priest's shoulder.
"Yes, quite." Finch turned to the assembled clansmen. "It seems I have business elsewhere. I do apologize ladies and gentlemen."
"It's……quite alright." Andie responded, sighing in embarrassment at Ensei and Cid's inability to control themselves around a large amount of money. "We should be off before we cause any further trouble."
"Very well, then." The priest laughed heartily. "Sir Loin…Raven…" Both looked up to him. "I'd rather not trouble you any further, but if your groups would continue your watch over Maria here for a few more days until the wedding is over, I would be most grateful. You will be paid for your services, of course."
"Well I'd be happy to watch over this here young one for ya." Loin said, patting the brunette on the back lightly. Raven and Crow gave similar nods of confirmation. Finch gave them a warm smile as thanks.
The large group then began to exit the cathedral, Bishop and his guards escorting them out.
"I feel that such an occasion as this calls for a party." Ensei declared, swinging his clan's bag over his shoulder. "A dinner at the pub tonight to celebrate a job well done…" He pointed a finger at the Falzen Commander. "And of course…Andie's paying!"
"What!? Why me?"
"Just think of it as a way to pay us back for trying to capture our Moogle friend here." Loin suggested, catching onto Ensei's little scheme while ruffling Hurdy's pompom.
"Not so fast! That twerp over there sawed Claire's precious Claymore in half. We don't owe you a thing." countered the fiery Kirsa as she directed a finger at Luso, the other Falzen members nodding in approval.
"Fine, then how about this…" Cid began mischievously, unnerving Luso and Kanin. "If we can eat more than the shop value of that Claymore, then you pick up the bill and we don't have to pay a gil."
"Deal! Bring it on!"
Luso, Cheney, Auggie, Kanin, and Hurdy cringed as evil glints emerged in the eyes of both senior Gully members. Cheney walked over to Kirsa and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder.
"You have no idea what you've just gotten your clan into…."
"Now what was this urgent business that you decided to invent, Ignatius?" Finch queried, re-entering the church's auditorium. Loin and Raven's respective groups had taken Maria to the celebration dinner at the closest pub. The grand room was completely silent and void of anyone, save the priest himself and the aforementioned Defender.
"That man, the one with the beard and the katana from Clan Gully…" Ignatius began mysteriously. Bishop quirked an eyebrow.
"Yes, what about him…"
"Did he seem…familiar to you…"
The priest placed a hand to his chin while looking at the floor, a gesture of deep thought. Ten seconds passed without a reply, so the reptilian gave him another hint.
"Do the Jylland Defenders of Peace ring any bells?"
Bishop's eyes widened.
"You mean…"
"Yes. That katana, the face, that voice; there's no doubt in my mind." Ignatius paused, before providing some good news. "Though I don't believe he has recognized us yet. It was quite a long time ago, but I could never forget that man."
"Calm down, Ignatius. We still aren't positive that it is him. Still…this could turn into a highly problematic situation." He began to pace around, still in deep thought. "How long will he be in town?"
"It seems his clan has become rather acquainted with Maria. It's not a far stretch to believe they would stay for the wedding."
"I see…" He narrowed his eyes. "Laying low would be impossible with our status, so for now, just act natural. Don't do anything out of the ordinary. Once I've secured my position…."
Bishop stopped in his tracks, an evil smirk playing at the corners of his lips.
"…their sun of hope will never rise again."
(The Sole Fiore Inn)
Ensei's dark eyes focused on the stunning cathedral that he could see through his room's window. The setting sun struck the elaborate structure at just the right angle, illuminating it and giving the building a transcendent glow. It was these moments that he enjoyed from time to time.
All was silent, though Cid's occasional snoring would disrupt the peaceful mood that the scene seemed to create. The Revgaji had turned in early, which was not unheard of with the amount of hours they had been awake. Though...something in the back of his mind kept him from blissfully falling asleep.
"That man......."
His onyx orbs turned to the ceiling as he rolled over in his sheets, laying flat on his back. Images of the red haired priest flashed through his thought process.
"....I've seen that man before...."
"How much longer until we get to St. Galleria, boss?" A Bangaa Templar asked in a gruff tone, using his spear to keep him balanced along the cliff line. His breastplate had a golden dragon head emblazoned on the front, but other than that, his armor was standard Templar issue. Two other Bangaa behind him, both Templar, mimicked his motions.
"Relax, Ogma. We will arrive in due time."
In front of the three scaly males, a simple white chocobo trotted along merrily. Riding this ivory colored, pristine beast was a Hume dressed in full armor. At his belt, a sheathed Excalibur dangled with each step the flightless bird took. A blue cape with gold embroidering poured down his armor covered back and swayed with the appropriate wind. A two horned helmet shielded his facial features.
"Watch how you speak, Ogma!" The second Templar reprimanded. His armor matched the target of his scolding, though with a crimson colored dragon as opposed to golden.
"Oh, pipe down, Gerland! I'm sure Nivus is thinking the same thing." Ogma gestured to the rear of the line, where the last Templar traveled at a slower pace than the others. On his breastplate lay a Cobalt-hued dragon with white borders.
"Would you two quit arguing!?" The chocobo rider exclaimed, successfully silencing the Bangaa. "We will arrive in a few days…"
The conversation died out after that. The armored man reached into a pocket on his saddle and retrieved a letter, staring at it with a worried face. He placed it back before staring up to see a sun setting in the distance, signaling night approaching.
"I can only hope that you made it safely, Professor Auggie."
A day of peace has come, but danger still lies ahead. And who seeks out the Professor?
(End Chapter Sixteen)
Character Corner
(Maria Pierrot Savoy de Pervenche)
Job: None
Race: Hume
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Forest Green
Skin/Fur Color: Pale
Daughter of the governor of St. Galleria, sister to Sothe and stepsister to Micaiah; Maria is a kind hearted girl who strives for nothing less than the absolute best for her city's people.
(Likes and Dislikes)
Likes: Sparrows, the Sun
Favorite Food and Drink: Sunflower Seeds, Fruits (especially with seeds)/ Tea
Hates: Finches, cold weather
Dreams: To fly on an airship one day
Favorite Color: Green
-Maria not only loves to draw, but is also quite good at it. Her sketches are known throughout St. Galleria for their quality.
-Maria is loosely modeled after a Sparrow
(Author's Notes)
Yeah, pretty much a set-up chapter. Nothing particularly interesting happened, mostly character introductions. I tried something new here with the introductions and all. I thought it might be easier to remember key characters this way (since I tend to have a lot in my stories). Tell me what you think of it. (Also altered character corner. I think its better this way, since some characters don't have equipment or a job).
Also, anyone willing to look up information for me on things would be greatly appreciated. Chapters usually take so long as I'm trying to gather information for a new character. I could really use some help. If you'd like to, just pm or email me.
Next chapter should start to reveal some things, so stay tuned.


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With the LPGA season about 1/3 complete (10 of 32 tournaments have been played), I would like to take a look at how the rookies are faring so far this year. I will do this again at the 2/3 mark and a final time at the end of the season. These ratings are strictly based on how they fared in LPGA events only. Any successes or failures on other tours are not considered here. My main objective here is to analyze the chances of these rookies retaining their LPGA cards next season. Ideally you would like to finish in the top 80 on the money list. That will guarantee you a priority list ranking good enough to compete in all full-field events. If you finish further down the money list you then have to worry about the top 10 ladies coming off the Symetra Tour, and qualifying school graduates getting to play ahead of you. If you finish in the top 100 on this year's money list, you will still play in most events next year. Further down the list than that, there are no guarantees about playing time. Players can also earn full time playing cards by finishing in the top 10 on the Symetra Tour. Let us see how they are doing so far.
In alphabetical order:
Brittany Altomare - Brittany has not played on the LPGA at all this year. She is currently the #11 ranked player on the Symetra money list. Grade Incomplete
Anya Alverez - Has played in only 2 tournaments this year because of her poor position on the LPGA Priority List. She has failed to take advantage of these opportunities (like some others have), missing both cuts. She is not playing well at all on the Symetra tour either. Grade F
Amy Anderson - Amy broke just about every college golf record at North Dakota State. Although that is not a big school, she came to the LPGA with big expectations. She has not disappointed. In just 7 tournaments, she already has finished 7th, 14th, and 25th. She is currently all the way up to #47 on this year's money list. Her card for next year appears to be secure. Grade B+
Dottie Ardina - Has not played this year. Grade Incomplete
Lindy Duncan - Lindy missed the cut in her only tournament this year. Grade Incomplete
Cindy Yueer Feng - She seems to have chosen to get a full Symetra Tour season in this year as she has passed up the few opportunities she would have had to play an LPGA event. It is working so far as she is #1 on the Symetra money list and will get her full playing card for 2015 by that route. Grade Incomplete (but we will see her next year)
Jaye Marie Green - Very young but has all the tools to make it at this level. Her finishes of 19th at the Founders Cup and 24th at the HSBC have given us a sample of what she is capable of. Currently #90 on the money list, look for her to keep improving. Grade C+
Megan Grehan - Finally broke through this week with a 19th place finish in Texas. Really struggled before that with 5 missed cuts and a 70th place finish. Currently # 110 on this year's money list. Grade D
Dani Holmqvist - Finished 75th in her only start this year. Grade Incomplete
Emma Jandel - Has not taken much advantage of a couple of opportunities, finishing 59th and missing a cut in her 2 tournaments. Currently #142 on the money list. Grade D-
Kim Kaufman - Talk about great timing, with the pending reshuffle following the Texas tournament, Kim went out and finished in 4th place. She has made the cut in both the tournaments she has played. She has now moved up from #164 to #93 on the Priority List, so she will be playing all full field events. She is currently #54 on the money list. Grade B+
Stacey Keating - Her 19th place finish this week was enough to move her from from #175 to #145 on the new Priority List. That was her first made cut in 3 tournaments. She will get many more chances now. Currently #113 on the money list, she will have to take advantage of those opportunities. Grade D
Jennifer Kirby - Has had plenty of opportunities, but minimum success. She has made just 2 of 7 cuts, with a best finish of 36th. Currently #106 on money list means it's time to get going. Grade D
Joanna Klatten - Played one tournament and finished 72nd. Grade Incomplete
Lydia Ko - Already an elite player, Lydia has made all of her 9 cuts this year. The LPGA website does not have her results for tournaments she played in before this year. I show that unofficially she has never missed a cut in an LPGA event ever. My count is 24 of 24 (If The Constructivist is reading this I would like to hear his count). Lydia has won already this year and is #6 on the money list. Grade A+
Mirim Lee - Mirim has come to the LPGA from the KLPGA where she was a three time winner. She finished 2nd at the Founders Cup, but that was her only top 20 finish. She has made 6 of 7 cuts and is #30 on the money list. Grade A-
Xiyu Lin - She has made 3 of her 5 cuts, but has finished no better than 35th. Needs to step it up a bit to avoid a return to Q-School. Currently #101 on the money list. Grade C-
Megan McChrystal - Megan has made 2 cuts in her 3 appearances this year with a best finish of 45th. She moved up from #159 to #147 on the new Priority List, so she will get many more chances to compete in the coming weeks. She is currently #6 on the Symetra money list, giving her a couple of ways to keep her card next year. Grade C+
Giulia Molinaro - She has struggled so far this year. She has made 3 of her 7 cuts, but her best finish is 55th. Currently #117 on the money list she needs to turn that potential into results. Grade D
Erica Popson - Having the same year as Giulia above. She has also made 3 of 7 cuts, her best finish is 44th, and is currently #112 on the money list. Grade D
Paula Reto - She has made only 1 cut in 7 attempts, although it was a good one, a 22nd place finish. Currently #107 on the money list, she must do better. Grade D
Natalie Sheary - She has played in only 1 tournament this year, missing the cut. Grade Incomplete
Marta Silva - Has not played. Grade Incomplete
Kristie Smith - She has played in only 1 tournament this year, missing the cut. Grade Incomplete
Jackie Stoelting - Currently a finalist on the Big Break television show, she has not played on the LPGA this year. She is currently #8 on the Symetra Tour money list, so she might a get her 2015 full time playing card by that route. Grade Incomplete
Kelly Tan - Kelly has made the cut in 3 of 7 tournaments this year, with a best finish of 45th. She needs to do better. Currently #113 on the money list. Grade D
Line Vedal - Another rookie with plenty of experience. Coming over from the LET where she was already a winner, she has made 5 of 7 cuts this year. Her best finish was a 4th at the Swinging Skirts tournament. Currently #35 on the money list she is very secure. Grade B+
Caroline Westrup - Has not made a cut in her 2 opportunities this year. Grade F
This 2014 rookie crop could turn out to be one we will look back on as a very good one. Ko is a star, and Vedel, Lee, and Anderson are future stars. Kaufman is a real dark horse, and Jaye Marie needs to gather some experience, but I think she is a future star. There are several other players on this list that may not get the opportunity now, but will soon, and we will hear more from them.
Other Tidbits:
The Carrolton, Texas, U.S. Open sectional qualifier was played earlier this week and Jaye Marie Green (Winner of the 2013 Q-School final) came out on top. Also qualifying, and joining her at Pinehurst this year will be Maria Hernandez, Belen Mozo, Katie Burnett, and Lisa McCloskey. Players that failed to qualify include Ariya Jutanugarn, Ryann O'Toole, Thidapa Suwannapura , and Vicky Hurst. For a more in depth report see The Constructivist over at Mostly Harmless.
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Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Rating the Rookies 2014 - Part 1
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Is there a higher grade you could give than A+ for Ko? haha. Any concerns about her feeling any pressure as a now tour member have been erased. Amy Anderson is solid! Kim Kaufman came out of the gate strong last year on the Symetra Tour (midway through season) when she turned pro, and she continues this year. Anderson is from North Dakota. I think Kaufman is from South Dakota. New hotbeds of talent maybe? :)ReplyDelete
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