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I've faced similar problems this year. I teach a mixed group of 4th and 5th graders (gifted and high achieving students). The whining, complaining, and outright giving up this year when they don't "get it" right away has been extremely frustrating. Fortunately, as I've met with parents for conferences, and emphasized my expectations, parents have been very supportive and agree that their children need to work harder.

Keep in mind, 24 has hidden a second mole somewhere for revelation later on. I agree--Sean seems almost too obvious. I told my husband after Sean was revealed that there's probably at least one more somewhere.

"With all due respect, ask around." Destined to be one of the all-time great quotations, in my opinion.

I gave my husband a pair of Miller Lite lounge pants. We gave my mom and sister the wireless set-up for their house. We also gave my mom a wind-up squirrel (she hates squirrels, because they steal all the seed from the bird feeders), and my sister received a variety of alphabet stickers for scrapbooking.

Pitchleague did not survive, but I did. Definitely an exhibit worth seeing.

http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?cht=t&chs=440x220&chtm=usa&chf=bg,s,336699&chco=cc0000&chd=s:999999999999999999999999999999999999&chld=ALFLILKYMONCSDWIWYVATNPANDMTMILAINGACOAZIAMNNENMOHTXWVUTSCOKNVNYMSKSIDAR visited 36 states (72%) Create your own visited map of The United States or determine the next president Apparently, I like things right down the middle; not too far left or right.

I'm crying, I'm laughing, I'm shaking--OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This has been an emotional roller coaster of a month. The Brewers looked to be completely done two weeks into the month. I've had some rough times at work. I received some not-so-good news from my family. And then this final week of the season. I had avoided this thread until now, and a small part of me is still wishing I had continued to avoid it. jflick's post brought the emotions over the top (again). The disappointments yesterday have me dreading (a little) watching the game today, but I'll watch. I went to my first Brewer game 31 seasons ago, and I don't ever remember this kind of emotional upheaval (not even in 82, which I'm sorry to say I don't remember very well). I'm hoping for the best, but trying to prepare myself for the worst. For what it's worth, this is what it means to be a fan--it's not supposed to be easy. If it was, it wouldn't be as much fun.

35 days--and I almost didn't try the last time; now I can get on with more important things, I guess

The season isn't over yet, and anything can happen between now and then.

I will go on the record as a woman who enjoys fantasy sports--football, baseball, and even stockcar racing. But then again, I've been a sports fan most of my life; fantasy sports are just an extension of being a sports fan.

After reading all these posts, I don't remember if someone else already said this, but I'd be worried if Villanueva didn't show emotion after escaping a bases-loaded jam. I'd be worried if the team didn't show their emotions--the shirt thing, the fist pumps, whatever. I have a problem with extreme showboating--does even a power heater need to walk to first, then run the rest of the way? But a little admiration for your own ability is/should be an acceptable part of the game. As for Braun, I've seen him admire a couple of shots this year, but I remember him doing it a lot more last year. This year he seems to have matured a little and not admire his power for too long before running (however long too long might be).

I just read this article myself, and was going to ask my husband how to post it. What does it say to kids about trying your hardest? Effort no longer matters? Ability no longer matters? I just told my students the other day that effort means more to me than good grades--is that wrong?

I'm not sure exactly what you heard. When I connected to the sight, I heard a deep bellowing noise, which might be a lion or elephant. The whooshing noise I'm hearing right now sounds like wind blowing across the microphone.

I have to correct my husband. I would choose: Civil War (instead of Cross-stitching) Egytology The Animal Kingdom Television (instead of Starbucks Coffee Flavors) Sixteen Candles Duran Duran--I'd be a bit rusty on this one

Charleston, SC Yellowstone National Park Estes Park, CO

Zack (aka Mark-Paul Goselaar) is part of the cast on a new courtroom show on TNT, premiering later this month.

Actually, Al's mom was on "Home Improvement". In the episode when Al is ready to propose to Trudy, he first takes his mother to dinner at Sorentino's (sp). You don't see her; you do see her hand, holding some food item, when Tim calls hello from a nearby table. She has a heart attack shortly thereafter, when Al tells her of his intentions.

I enjoy the lack of "nastiness", the lack of cussing, and the overall pleasantness of this forum. Before I joined, my husband would mention daily something he read here. As I became more curious, he showed me other forums, where the quality was obviously much lower. When he finally talked me into joining (not because I didn't want to join but because I'm already busy much of the year with my teaching duties), I was honored (too sappy?) to become a member of such a great forum. I don't post often, but I enjoy reading the various discussions.

For what it's worth, here's my experience and advice: I applied to countless districts in Wisconsin as well as out of state (I have no idea how many--too many to count). I had a few interviews, but spent my first year after college as a substitute. I developed a greater appreciation for subs, by the way, thanks in large part to all the experiences I had as a sub. Living in the Fox Cities, I subbed probably every day, and even had a few places where I was specifically requested. I was, in fact, getting ready to sub for a second year when I received a call from Arizona--a teacher had to leave three weeks into the school year. A phone interview quickly followed and three days later I was on my way to Arizona, where I just finished my 14th year, all at the same school. I would love to get back to WI, but as my husband already posted, I'm/we're at the point in our careers that conditions have to be absolutely perfect for it to happen. We are in a very good place, though, and as much as I would like to get back to the midwest, I would really hate to leave Arizona. Be open to as many possibilities as possible. People asked me, during that first year, if I was looking anywhere in particular for a teaching job. My reply was, "Not really. If I'm offered a job 3000 miles away, I'll take it." If you're not geographically limited, expand your search. If you're willing to teach something else for a while, it's a great way to get your foot in the door (as many have suggested). It's much easier to switch positions once you're in. One caution, though: from what I've seen of the special education field here, be prepared for a lot of work and a lot of stress. We've had several special ed teachers switch to other positions (most recently, special ed to kindergarten) because of the workload and stress. Regardless of your approach, good luck, and hang in there. It will happen.

I said the same thing to my husband, and e-mailed it to my sister, just moments ago. Some serious power in that kid.

I really don't think the average fan knows the layout of a ballpark well enough to know if their exact seat will be protected by screens, or what kind of trajectory foul balls will have toward them. If there are areas that should be considered "high danger zones" for small children, then it should be the responsibility of the stadium to create rules (or at least provide notifications) to protect their customers. I think blaming the family in this instance is crazy. Stadiums do post warnings about bats and balls leaving the playing field. There are warnings before the game starts. Anyone who knows anything about baseball knows that accidents like this can and do happen. I don't think it's blaming the family, but to sit in the lower deck, especially with small children, whether they understand baseball or not, is not a smart choice.

There is nothing wrong with a traditional approach. We may live in a modern world, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for tradition. Good luck!

Watching the game on tv, grilling (hot dogs or chicken, not sure which yet), and probably up on the roof this evening to watch the fireworks from across town. Probably get in a screening of "Independence Day" too, at some point.

Brandon Webb did not gain win number 13 off the Brewers. The "Redhead Section" saw a loss to the Brewers--Bucketheads rule. (I know this was Wednesday's game; we were in Phoenix for the series, and this is my first chance to post since we got home.)