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The Magic of the Little League World Series

Before football and post-season baseball take over the sports world, this week kids will tell the sports story you don’t want to miss. Last week you might have caught a glimpse of Little Leaguers facing off in regional tournaments. For the boys, eight US teams will join eight teams from all over the world to play in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. In softball, ten teams from all over the world will face off in Portland, Oregon. There is something magical about the Little League World Series. These games are not played for free agency contracts or post-season bonuses. These games are played for pride and love of the game. It is the same game that millions of Little Leaguers all over the world play all spring and into summer. And in August, the best gather in Williamsport and Portland, in front of millions of fans, to show us the beauty of American’s pastime.

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Birthday Party Theme Ideas for Teens

Plan your teen’s birthday party, using a theme based on his interests, hobbies and personality. The type of party you are planning, where you are throwing it, your budget and the amount of guests you plan to invite can all impact the theme of the party as well. For example, a coed party or an all-night girls’ only sleepover would likely have different themes.

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I went from Radio Show Host to Reality TV Mom

In late June of 2007, my co-host and I were interviewing the casting director from ABC’s “Supernanny” for our radio show. The conversation suddenly took a turn when my co-host suggested that my six children and I be featured on “Supernanny.”Things started to move very quickly, and the next thing I knew, a crew had showed up, and my reality suddenly was going to be open for the world to see.My thoughts raced.