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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Miss State Heads To College Championship Series
OMAHA, Neb. – Mississippi State made this officially the best season in the rich history of Bulldog Baseball Friday afternoon.
The Bulldogs secured a spot in the College World Series national championship series for the first time. To reach the title match, MSU knocked off Oregon State 4-1 before a crowd of 18,868 at TD Ameritrade Park.
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The Bulldogs secured a spot in the College World Series national championship series for the first time. To reach the title match, MSU knocked off Oregon State 4-1 before a crowd of 18,868 at TD Ameritrade Park.
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Wounded on 22nd of June
SHARE 'via Blog this' > It was 69 years ago today. 7:27 PM, Paris, France. The B-17G serial number 42-102552 was shot down by flak over Paris. Some of the crew managed to get out of the destroyed plane, some did not. Kirby Cowan, whom I wrote about here, was the only one of the crew captured by the Gestapo. He was one of the 168 allied airmen who ended up in the Buchenwald Concentration Camp instead of a POW camp.
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Saturday, June 15, 2013
Have You Tried Buy, Sell, Swap or Trade On Facebook ?
ROXIE, MS - Do you have ‘things” you don’t need or want or want to find an item to purchase? Many people have turned to Facebook to get good deals on buying, selling or swapping items. Some even pick up a few things to resell for a profit. Using the most popular social networking to earn cash or clear unwanted clutter is growing in Miss-Lou area.
First you must find a group. Most Facebook selling and buying groups are local or at least limited to a geographic area. You do not want to waste time or effort dealing with an area to far away from your home. Some people even know the people they are dealing with because they live in the area.
To find such a group, use the search field in Facebook and enter your geographic local area plus the word(s) ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ plus you may want to narrow your search by the type of item you are looking to sell or buy (used baby cloths or used cars, for example)
Listed below is just a few membership 'groups' that some of our staff have experienced as members both selling, buying or swapping items.
Read the groups rules. Most all Facebook groups have a set of rules which is normally found under the ‘notes’ tab or is in a ‘pinned post’ at the top of the posting page or called 'main page'. These rules may only be available to you once your have been accepted into the group. The rules should include details on how to post items for sale, how to deal with potential buyers, and what to do when your item has been sold. If you are given permission to 'bump' your item please do so under the rules. Bumping simply means that you 'bump' your item to the top of the listed items by placing the word 'bump' in the comments section. Read the rules.
Other rules may include:
Whatever you do you must follow through. Once there is an agreement, make sure you follow up. Most groups have no accountability system, and it is possible for deals to go wrong.
Pick a public place. You should make the exchange, deal with cash or money order, and set expectations of what you expect as a seller. Use good safety rules and maybe get to know the person on Facebook or only deal with those you may know or who are an acquaintance of those you know. (Facebook makes it easy to see who knows who; use that feature to qualify deals)
Lots of people have purchased items in their local community that they could not have gotten without this unique forum found on Facebook. Selling through Facebook is a fast growing trend that will grow and become even more popular.
Jump on the band wagon if you need to clear the closet, raise some cash or build your reputation and your skills in buying or selling for profit.
Source: FC News Staff research
To find such a group, use the search field in Facebook and enter your geographic local area plus the word(s) ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ plus you may want to narrow your search by the type of item you are looking to sell or buy (used baby cloths or used cars, for example)
Listed below is just a few membership 'groups' that some of our staff have experienced as members both selling, buying or swapping items.
- Adams County Buy-Sell-Trade
- Franklin County Buy-Sell-Trade
- ReSellers Roadhouse
- Southwest Mississippi Buy, Sell and Trade
- Pike County Buy, Sell or Trade
- Roxie, Crosby, Gloster and Swap Group
- Southern Mississippi Swap Shop
- Pike County Swap Shop
- Southern Ms Swap Shop Including SE LA
Read the groups rules. Most all Facebook groups have a set of rules which is normally found under the ‘notes’ tab or is in a ‘pinned post’ at the top of the posting page or called 'main page'. These rules may only be available to you once your have been accepted into the group. The rules should include details on how to post items for sale, how to deal with potential buyers, and what to do when your item has been sold. If you are given permission to 'bump' your item please do so under the rules. Bumping simply means that you 'bump' your item to the top of the listed items by placing the word 'bump' in the comments section. Read the rules.
Other rules may include:
- The number of items per day you can list
- The number of photos that can accompany each listing
- Types of items that can be sold
- How to contact a buyer to coordinate the sale
Whatever you do you must follow through. Once there is an agreement, make sure you follow up. Most groups have no accountability system, and it is possible for deals to go wrong.
Pick a public place. You should make the exchange, deal with cash or money order, and set expectations of what you expect as a seller. Use good safety rules and maybe get to know the person on Facebook or only deal with those you may know or who are an acquaintance of those you know. (Facebook makes it easy to see who knows who; use that feature to qualify deals)
Lots of people have purchased items in their local community that they could not have gotten without this unique forum found on Facebook. Selling through Facebook is a fast growing trend that will grow and become even more popular.
Jump on the band wagon if you need to clear the closet, raise some cash or build your reputation and your skills in buying or selling for profit.
Source: FC News Staff research
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Friday, June 14, 2013
Can You Say "Goodbye" To Parent Related Coaching Problems?
ROXIE, MS - There's an epidemic that's sweeping the world of youth and high school sports right now. Too many coaches are being distracted, bullied or stressed out by overbearing parents. Don't get me wrong... 95% of the sports parents out there are good people. And even the "problem" ones usually THINK they're doing what's best for their kids. But this bad behavior is more than just annoying.
No matter where you go, whether you're on a basketball court, football field, or ice hockey arena... there are a few common "problem parent" types that rear their heads over and over again.
You're probably familiar with the self appointed "Strategy Director" - who's always questioning your decisions, and trying to tell you how to run the team.
And then there's the "Playing Time Bully" - who's 100% sure his kid would be an all-state superstar, if you'd just give him some more playing time to prove it!
Not to mention "Mr. Unreasonable Expectations" - who takes the game so seriously, and is so HARD on his son, you honestly feel sorry for the kid.
If any of that sounds familiar, then please read on. How about a proven, stress-free formula for getting parents to work WITH you (not against you) for the benefit of your entire team!
The American Coaching Academy is proud to present a new coaching certification program called Parent Management For Youth and High School Sports.
It's a fun, engaging online simulation that teaches you exactly...
How to eliminate conflicts, and create more positive, productive relationships with the parents on your team!
The course is broken down into six learning modules:
Module 1: Developing and Communicating Your Coaching Philosophy to Parents
Module 2: Helping Parents Provide Positive Support For Their Kids
Module 3: Helping Parents Set Reasonable Goals For Their Kids
Module 4: Your Playing Time Strategy
Module 5: Parent Roles and Responsibilities
Module 6: Coaches as Coaches, Parents as Parents
Inside each module, you'll complete a number of stimulating, interactive exercises to learn the material, then test your skills in a challenging real-life scenario.
From establishing yourself as a leader... to enforcing team rules... to handling disputes over playing time... you'll learn to handle all the most challenging parent-related situations in a safe, online learning environment, with help and guidance from your own virtual mentor.
It's disruptive. It's disrespectful.
And it sets a terrible example for the kids.
No matter where you go, whether you're on a basketball court, football field, or ice hockey arena... there are a few common "problem parent" types that rear their heads over and over again.
You're probably familiar with the self appointed "Strategy Director" - who's always questioning your decisions, and trying to tell you how to run the team.
And then there's the "Playing Time Bully" - who's 100% sure his kid would be an all-state superstar, if you'd just give him some more playing time to prove it!
Not to mention "Mr. Unreasonable Expectations" - who takes the game so seriously, and is so HARD on his son, you honestly feel sorry for the kid.
If any of that sounds familiar, then please read on. How about a proven, stress-free formula for getting parents to work WITH you (not against you) for the benefit of your entire team!
The American Coaching Academy is proud to present a new coaching certification program called Parent Management For Youth and High School Sports.
It's a fun, engaging online simulation that teaches you exactly...
How to eliminate conflicts, and create more positive, productive relationships with the parents on your team!
The course is broken down into six learning modules:
Module 1: Developing and Communicating Your Coaching Philosophy to Parents
Module 2: Helping Parents Provide Positive Support For Their Kids
Module 3: Helping Parents Set Reasonable Goals For Their Kids
Module 4: Your Playing Time Strategy
Module 5: Parent Roles and Responsibilities
Module 6: Coaches as Coaches, Parents as Parents
Inside each module, you'll complete a number of stimulating, interactive exercises to learn the material, then test your skills in a challenging real-life scenario.
From establishing yourself as a leader... to enforcing team rules... to handling disputes over playing time... you'll learn to handle all the most challenging parent-related situations in a safe, online learning environment, with help and guidance from your own virtual mentor.
- The #1 key to establishing credibility with your team on the first day of practice... So parents respect your authority and won't meddle with your decisions
- How to help parents set reasonable goals for their kids and provide POSITIVE support from the sidelines... win OR lose
- How to project confidence and authority when talking to parents (even if you hate public speaking)
- 8 easy methods to help parents provide positive support for their kids (win or lose). These techniques immediately take the pressure off your athletes, so they play looser and have more fun!
- What to do when a Mom or Dad has unreasonable expectations for their children
- How to develop a fair, balanced, and age-appropriate playing time strategy that both athletes and parents will appreciate and respect (No more frustrating battles over how much each kid will play!)
- A HUGE mistake coaches make when handling an angry parent's complaint
- How to establish parent and coach roles and responsibilities (so they leave the job of coaching up to you!)
- The best way to discipline a disruptive or rule-breaking athlete, without stepping on his parents toes
- A no-brainer technique for getting more parents to volunteer for fundraising, scorekeeping, officiating and team management (so you can focus on coaching the kids!)
- What to do when a parent violates your team rules. Learn when to handle it on your own, and when you need to escalate the issue to your athletic director
- 7 easy ways to build a respectful partnership between coaches and parents. So you actually work TOGETHER to help your athletes enjoy the sport and improve their skills!
- How to handle complaints about playing time, without arguing, fighting, or caving into pressure
Dan Baker, President, American Coaching Academy states ... "The mission of the AMERICAN COACHING ACADEMY is to arm you with the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on your athletes and teach them valuable life lessons through participation in sport".
Since 2003, the ACA has provided quality coaching education to youth and high school sports coaches in all 50 states (and 18 different countries).
All of their courses are offered online, and can be completed in the comfort of your own home or office, and on your own schedule. Regardless of where or when you receive your certification, you'll walk away with a world-class coaching education that focuses on the care, health, performance and safety of your athletes.
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