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......the OT has no authority over any of us today......

 Even the Ten Commandments?

jv_coach - Why are there so many Bibles? Why so many different "words of God"?

Thanks jv_coach. The only problem, and the reason I get tickled, is the only evidence given for the Bible being the word of God is the Bible itself. I also find it interesting and telling that you needed to qualify which particular Bible you were quoting.

Tee - Good questions for believers.

It always tickles me when Christians quote the Bible when trying to convince non-believers that the Bible is not just a book.

Americas trash on full display!  Just like cock roaches the lights (sun) come on and they run and hide lights go out (sunsets) they come out in full force!

 

Which begs the question: What genius made the decision to announce the no-bill at 8 pm local time?  At least make these animals wake up early to destroy their own neighborhood. 

Wouldn't the Democrats be shooting themselves in the foot somewhat by doing this?  I believe the Citizens United ruling lumped  unions in with corporations as far as this is concerned, which I don't think was the case prior.  Union PACs donate 89% of the time to Democrats while Business PACs 41%.  Individuals in unions contribute less than 1% of the total individual contributions and they donate to Democrats 97% of the time.  I'm not sure how much the Democrats can count on them to increase their personal contributions if the union PACs were prohibited from donating.  Seems like the hit may damage the Democrats more than the Republicans.

Here is the beauty of these scientist's and their big bang theory.  In order for it be so, you have to have a spontaneous explosion that has no source of power or matter to work with that just happens miraculously and boom, you now have matter and it has somehow come together in forms and shapes.  And then, without anything at all being added to it or controlling it, it just starts to change and develop and evolve!!  There isn't a single scientist, especially Stephen Hawking, who can, under any set of labratory conditions, duplicate this phenomonal feat!!  But what they can do is "theorize" what might have happened "miraculously" for them to get to this point in there personal and human existence without the existence of a God!!!  I can tell you, that takes a faith that would make any religious person look completely faithless!!!  Or to put it another way, it is a proven statistical fact that if you tell someone a lie frequently enough, he will come to believe it!!!

So, some unseen being just zapping it all into existence is more plausible to you?  Why, because you read it in a book?  Of course the book has been around for a long time, which may validate your last sentence.

bullets13 - My comments aren't meant to be critical of you personally nor teachers in general. As you say, your job is to ensure all your students learn. My criticism is of parents not properly preparing their kids for school and life in the culture in which they live and of a system that, IMO, accepts and enables that lack of preparation.

I'd like to know more about the bilingual teachers and aides. Would this ability make an applicant for a position more desirable than one who, while not bilingual, is stronger in most other areas? Does the school district pay for teachers to learn Spanish if they don't teach a Spanish class?

bullets13 - You may have bolded the wrong part of my post. You addressed the last paragraph, not the first. Based on your reply, I still feel you are enabling parents to not make learning English a priority. You are still making accommodations for their children.

bullets13 - I understand your desire to educate these children as it is your job.  But, at some level, isn't what you're doing enabling the parents of these and future students to continue not making learning English themselves a priority? 

 

What about pre-k teachers who don't speak Spanish?  Are they trained to do so?  If so, should tax payer dollars be spent to accommodate folks who, for some reason, refuse to adapt one of the most basic aspects of the country they chose to live in: the language?

[quote name="Toe Jam" post="1422057" timestamp="1375848920"]
The junior colleges give the most full rides and where do you think most of the D1 Colleges recruit from?  Travel and select ball teams or junior colleges?  Maybe the all knowing will have the answer to that one!  [/quote]

I'm not the "all knowing", but the answer is select ball teams.

Swagger, confidence, arrogance, etc.  The only time these matters is when it becomes embarrassing.  There are way too many players that possess these "qualities" for no reason.  Work on your game and perform when it comes time.  If you don't, all of these mean absolutely nothing. 

BTW, coaches don't get players scholarships; players do.

Even more impressive since the "volunteer coaches" from the area pretty much suck.  ;)

You beat me by a keystroke JT.  :)

[quote name="LULUJUJU" post="860697" timestamp="1285775252"]
Once again I believe I have offended a few people on here because maybe, just maybe they are second guessing their coaching skills!!  This topic is now mute...I have tried to make a point and not sure why a select few cannot understand that "IN MY OPINION I BELIEVE THAT 60-75% (NOT ALL) COACHES IN THIS AREA ARE CLUELESS!!!  If you still dont understand, I dont know what else to tell ya!!!
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What's offensive are comments on here like this:

[quote author=LULUJUJU link=topic=73596.msg860697#msg860697 date=1285775252]
Look here you keyboard badA$$...  I have the right to post my opinion about any coach or coaches I please!!!  And IF I tickled your feathers and you have a problem with that I can easily be reached!!!!!!! LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU WANNA DO!!  [/quote]

You slam local coaches knowing, I'm pretty sure, that several current and former coaches read and contribute to this forum.  Then, when some call you out on your comments, you offer to fight?  Please.  Hopefully you won't take the advice of a couple of posters on this thread and coach yourself.  There is no place in youth sports for people who react this way when challenged.

BTW, the word is [b]moot[/b], not [b]mute[/b].  Mute is ......  nevermind.

[quote name="WeedBegone" post="821072" timestamp="1280256501"]
Any smart HS coach.....[/quote]

Now you've shrunk the pool drastically.  ;D

[quote name="(13)" post="818934" timestamp="1279498156"]
[quote author=sbparent link=topic=60742.msg818933#msg818933 date=1279497935]
Hey 13, I think the Eclipse went to Chicago for a showcase event. 
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They always were a one of a kind org.  [/quote]

If only that were true!  ;D

As far as Hit-Away goes, I'm not sure they are even part of the SK group.  Field 5 is owned?/leased? by a chuch and Hit-Away maintains it and has exclusive rights to use it.  When SK tournaments use field 5, it is with Hit-Away's permission.  At least that's how is was a few years ago.

[quote name="WeedBegone" post="723315" timestamp="1259898080"]
[quote author=RangerDad link=topic=58237.msg723280#msg723280 date=1259894087]
Should'nt hold stuff in so long Weed! It's bad for your health. I was wondering who was the National Champions that year?
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If I remember correctly--Texas and [b][size=10pt]those #$%$@  umpires[/size].[/b]
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Still undefeated!  Still untied!  ;D

Probably right on the Nationals, but I wonder how many teams will play in the qualifiers and skip Gold Nationals if they get the Golden Invite?

I have a feeling that ASA will sanction teams that get a Gold berth and then don't go to OKC.  I expect they will make that clear if they haven't already.  I also look for ASA to make some changes to try to get these teams back.

IMO, if a teams opts for another tournament instead of a Gold Qualifier, then they are not one of the top teams.

A list of teams that have accepted invitations to the Premier tourney.  IDK, fairly strong for not having any top teams.

Sorcerer Gold

Gold Coast Hurricanes

Worth FirecrackersSo Cal Choppers

Corona Angels Marty

So Cal Athletics

Valley Breeze

Georgia Elite

East Cobb Bullets

Texas Storm Demarini

So Cal Pumas

Cal Cruisers

St. Louis Chaos

Tennessee Fury

So Cal Explosion

Tulsa Elite

Georgia Fire

TC Stars

Victory USA

American Pastime

Wagner's Maryland

Richmond Diamonds

Kansas Peppers

AZ Hot Shots Gatti

Wichita Mustangs

Beverly Bandits

So Illinois Force

Texas Impact Gold

Virginia Shamrocks

Texas Glory

OC Batbusters

Texas Eclipse

New Jersey Intensity

New Jersey Inferno

New Jersey Breakers

NW Bullets

Houston Power

So Cal Breakers

Colorado Stars

Texas Magic

Tampa Mustangs

Cal Lite

California Raiders

San Diego Renegades

California Grapettes

Combat Panthers

Ford Park or College St?

Unless I'm mistaken, ASA rules require a "skinned" infield.  Also, ASA will want to have one of their local groups host.  I can't think of any ASA qualifiers that were held at a private park.

If that is true, some of you local jokers are about to find out what it's all about.  Most of the big boys will show up and you will have to win to qualify.  (not just enter)  Good Luck.   Git Yer excuses ready !

Mwaaa...ha...ha..ha...ha

Some of the "big boys" will be going to the Premier Tournament in Huntington Beach so will probably not be attending.  Good thing?  Bad thing?  IDK

Speaking of shade tree Big Cat we should bring a small grill with somes steaks and ice tea to Burris park this weekend.

If it keeps ya'll quiet, I'm all for it.

Pirates was very calm Sunday, unless #23 was at bat.  ;D

Help me understand what you are tring to push here?

When he lets you know, let me know.  "Earth to ...."