College World Series 2016: Latest Results and Updated Picks for Sunday

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With the first day of Bracket 1 play in the books, the four remaining teams in the 2016 College World Series will take the field Sunday for their opening contests.

The Florida Gators are the top-ranked team coming into the tournament, but they will have to play great baseball to take down a pesky Coastal Carolina Chanticleers team that is fresh off a series win over the LSU Tigers. The Texas Tech Red Raiders, another national seed, have a daunting matchup with a TCU Horned Frogs team that beat SEC tournament champion the Texas A&M Aggies in the super regionals.

Here is a look at the schedule and picks for Bracket 2"s opening day, as well as Saturday"s results.

2016 College World Series Results and Schedule Oklahoma State vs. UC Santa Barbara 1-0 Oklahoma State Arizona vs. Miami 5-1 Arizona TCU vs. Texas Tech 3 p.m. Coastal Carolina vs. Florida 8 p.m.

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A full bracket, with the regional and super regional paths of each team, is available at NCAA.com.

TCU vs. Texas Tech

Texas Tech enters as the No. 5 national seed in the tournament, going 46-18 on the season.

However, its opponent and Big 12 counterpart has been the dominant program in the state of Texas. TCU has made a habit recently of playing in the College World Series, as D1Baseball.com"s Kendall Rogers noted:

Making this year"s trip more impressive is that the Horned Frogs beat the Aggies in College Station.

When TCU and Texas Tech met in the regular season, the Red Raiders won the series 2-1. TCU outscored Texas Tech 17-16, but 13 of TCU"s runs came in its win, as Texas Tech was able to win comfortablyin the remaining two contests.

TCU is playing excellently as of late. The Horned Frogs are also 14th nationally in team ERA, while Texas Tech is outside the top 50.

TCU has hit slightly better than the Red Raiders this year as well, ranking 27th in scoring to Texas Tech"s 30th.

Texas Tech may have won earlier this season, but TCU looks like a contender in this field. It already took down one of the game"s top teams in the last round, and the Horned Frogs will ride that momentum to a close win Sunday.

Coastal Carolina vs. Florida

Perhaps the most surprising outcome on the road to the College World Series was Coastal Carolina sweeping six-time national champion LSU in the super regional.

The Chanticleers scored 15 runs in two games to shock the Bayou Bengals, but that will be a much tougher task against Florida.

The Gators led the SEC in team ERA and had three pitchers (A.J. Puk, Dane Dunning and Logan Shore) drafted on Day 1 of the 2016 MLB draft. The team also shut out a strong Florida State Seminoles team twice in the super regionals to reach this stage.

Coastal Carolina averaged 7.5 runs per game, so it has had a formidable offense all season. Getting on base will be key for the Chanticleers, as GatorSports.com"s Kevin Brockway noted:

Florida is the wrong matchup for Coastal Carolina in this case, as the Gators are second in the country with a ratio of 3.96 strikeouts to one walk.

Pete Alonso and Buddy Reed, also Day 1 draft picks, can provide Florida enough run support to hold off Coastal Carolina, which will struggle against a dominant pitching staff.

Statistics are courtesy of NCAA.org unless otherwise noted.

Rankings are courtesy of NCAA.com"s bracket.

Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2647083-college-world-series-2016-latest-results-and-updated-picks-for-sunday

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"No Blood, No Foul": An NBA Finals Game 7 Preview

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d**n, I love Game 7s. It takes me back, man.

In 2005, when I was with the Spurs, we played against the Pistons in the Finals. I was surrounded by guys who had been there before Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Bruce Bowen, Robert Horry, to name a few but this was my first time on the big stage and I was a mess. I had so many mixed emotions going into that series. Of course youre excited to be there, but thats also balanced out by a fear of losing out on the opportunity of a lifetime. A lot of really great players in this league retire without ever winning a championship. h**l, some never come close. If you make it all the way to the Finals, youre so scared of missing out on your chance. Winning your conference is great and all, but lets be real, history only remembers the champs.

When we played Detroit in 2005, it was just like the series this year between the Cavs and the Warriors an emotional roller coaster. We won Games 1 and 2 at home and felt like we were sitting on top of the world. But then we went to the Palace in Detroit and got blown out by the defending champs in Games 3 and 4. They made it look like we didnt even belong in the Finals. Game 5 was also in Detroit, and it started off looking like more of the same, with the Pistons just taking it to us. We were down, but thats when the experience of those guys who had been there before kicked in. You see, being a champ isnt about always being up, its also about how you respond when youre down. Just when the game almost felt unwinnable, the tide started to turn. A stop here, a basket there and suddenly I look up and its a one possession game.

Then Big Shot Bob went to work.

That road win put us up 32 heading back home for the final two games. The Pistons won Game 6, which set up an all-or-nothing Game 7.

Ive played basketball for my entire life, and that was easily the most nervous I have ever been before and during a game. I mean, I couldnt believe I was a starting center in the NBA Finals. My mind was racing the entire time. I wasnt thinking about playing the best game of my life. I was more concerned with not making mistakes. I really didnt want to shoot the ball unless it was a dunk (lol). The season is so long, and the playoffs are incredibly draining so when it all came down to one game to decide everything, I just wanted to make sure I didnt make the mistake that cost us a championship. So I focused on playing my game. I was going to do my job and let the guys who carried us all year carry us just one more time.

And I think thats why we won that game. On the big stage, its easy to lose your cool and try to do too much. But to win a Game 7, you should lean on what got you to that point.

Based on my experience, heres why I think every NBA fan should be incredibly excited for this Game 7: It truly is another level of basketball.

For players, its a level that you never knew you had in yourself. Its a level that not everyone can or is willing to rise to. Its almost like an out-of-body experience that you dont wake up from until after the game. Frankly, Ive surprised myself sometimes with what I have been willing to do to my opponent in order to win a deciding game. And in an NBA Finals thats been as competitive and fiery as this years, I think thats particularly relevant.

In order to win, you have to play as if there are no refs on the floor. No one is going to bail you out. No blood, no foul. Honestly, I remember almost being surprised whenever play was stopped. Youre just that locked in, play by play.

Your preparation needs to be consistent, and must begin as soon as Game 6 ends. For me, the process was all laid out. I had to hydrate, rest, get physical therapy and study film. I also had to make sure I knew the game plan, our personnel and the other teams tendencies.

Finally, you have to take yourself out of the equation.

At this stage nothing is about you. This isnt the time you should be thinking about making a name for yourself by having the game of your life. Its all about team. If the coach takes you out, its the right decision. If the coach doesnt put you in all game, then you deal with it and be the best d**n cheerleader and coach from the bench that you can. Whatever youre asked to do, you do it with absolutely everything you have.

Its all worth it to be part of a team that wins it all. Trust me.

With that in mind, here are a few keys to Golden State winning Game 7:

• Up to this point, the Warriors have been the epitome of greatness and focus. Thats what they need to tap into right now. Steph, Draymond and Klay just need to continue to do what they have been doing all year. That means Golden State needs to push the tempo after every Cavs miss. Walking the ball up the floor allows Cleveland to set their defense. But the Cavs tend to make coverage mistakes when they are crossed-matched in transition.

• Another key is for Golden State to have at least a somewhat healthy Andre Iguodala, because he makes LeBron work on offense. If youre the Warriors, you have to live with LeBron making contested threes and long twos. You cant pressure him out on the perimeter, because then h**l get his shoulders by the defender and its over. Bad things happen when LeBron gets into the paint. Andre has the most experience guarding him, and his knack for getting his hands in for strips and deflections is pretty much the best (only?) way to guard LeBron.

• On offense, Harrison Barnes has to find his shooting touch. When hes playing his game, Golden State pretty much always has a chance to win. In addition to that, either Festus Ezeli or Anderson Varejo have to provide something offensively when theyre involved in pick-and-rolls.. In two of our losses in the Western Conference finals this year, Andrew Bogut and Festus made us pay for our aggressive coverages on Steph and Klay. When theyre catching lobs, finishing in the lane and Harrison is making shots, it loosens up the defense on Steph, Klay and Draymond. Everyone talks about the Warriors long-range shooting (which is off the chart), but the best shots in basketball are still layups and dunks. The Cavs know they cant win if they give them up.

Now, heres what Cleveland needs to do to win its first championship:

• An attacking Kyrie and a downhill LeBron on offense are the keys to a Cavs victory. Recognizing where the help is coming from on defense will allow the Cavs to get easy layups for Tristan and open shots for J.R. Whenever someone drives or thinks they have a mismatch, Golden State is sending the double team. Not sometimes, but every single time. Just like in Game 6, when the Warriors double the Cavs will have Tristan open for lobs or the strongside and weakside corners for open threes.

• The Cavs have to consciously go into every possession knowing that the double team is coming. Their success will be determined by their decision-making in those situations, whether its finding the open man or attacking the basket. They cant be surprised if theres a no-call when they penetrate and try to shoot over two or three defenders. Traditionally the refs let the players decide the outcome of a Game 7, so dont expect any calls for marginal contact. Like I said, No blood, no foul. When the Cavs make contested drives to the basket, it will lead directly to fast break points for Golden State.

• On the other hand, taking good shots will allow the Cavs to get back in transition and have favorable matchups. Golden State will have trouble winning this game if they have to rely on their half-court offense. I think defensively, the Cavs should stay small, with Tristan at center and LeBron at the four. This will allow the Cavs the opportunity to aggressively switch everything, and that could make the difference. On their switches they have to continue to crowd Steph and Klay sending them one way (preferably baseline) taking away three-point opportunities and making them finish at the rim over the Cavs length. Dont overreact when they do finish a few of those layups or make a few contested threes. Stick to the game plan no matter what. They are great players so remember youre not trying to pitch a shutout. The defense just needs to make it tough for them.

Just like all of you, Im a basketball fan. Im incredibly pumped. Games like this just dont happen too often. Its going to be a show.

I mean, d**n, I love Game 7s.

Source: http://www.theplayerstribune.com/06-19-2016-nazr-mohammed-game-7-preview/

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Ronaldo"s missed penalty; Lukaku responds for Belgium in a big way: Euro 2016 talking points

Portogallo - Austria 0-0 Cristiano Ronaldo sbaglia il Rigore! Europei 2016! GIALAPPA"S!!!

Every match day during Euro 2016, The Nationals Premier League correspondent Greg Lea will break down every match and its key moments. Here is his analysis of Saturdays action in the tournament.

Portugal 0-0 Austria: Lack of clinical edge could cost Ronaldo

For the second game running, Portugal dominated proceedings and created an abundance of chances but were left frustrated after dropping two points.

Cristiano Ronaldos missed penalty stole the headlines, but there were plenty of other goalscoring opportunities passed up in open play by the Portuguese, particularly in the first half.

Fernando Santos will be pleased with how his team played against both Iceland and Austria, but they now head into the final Group F match against Hungary knowing that another slip-up could lead to their elimination.

Related: Cristiano Ronaldos historic night one to forget as Austria frustrate Portugal

Portugal have simply not been clinical enough, with their profligacy in front of goal meaning the pressure has been ramped up ahead of Wednesdays showdown.

Austria, meanwhile, have been a massive disappointment so far. Much was expected of Marcel Kollers side after an impressive qualifying campaign, but they have now been outplayed twice and find themselves bottom of the group heading into the final round of games.

Belgium 3-0 Republic of Ireland: Lukaku at the double

Belgium needed an emphatic response to their disappointing defeat by Italy last time out, and that is exactly what they delivered against the Republic of Ireland.

Two goals from Romelu Lukaku and one from Axel Witsel secured a 3-0 victory that puts the Belgians in pole position to finish as runners-up in Group E.

Read more: Evertons Romelu Lukaku finds form to kick-start Belgiums Euro 2016 campaign

This was a much-improved performance from Marc Wilmots men, who looked particularly dangerous on the counter when the Republic of Ireland had committed bodies forward.

Hitting opponents on the break could be Belgiums most successful route to goal this summer, with Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne and Lukaku all well suited to a counter-attacking game plan.

Question marks remain about Wilmots tactical nous and his teams coherence, but Belgium certainly have the individuals to pose a threat to the favourites in France.

Iceland 1-1 Hungary: Both sides keep dreams alive

A draw was a fair result at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille, with Hungarys late leveller moving them a step closer to a place in the knockout stage.

Bernd Storcks charges dominated possession in this Group F encounter, with neat midfield interplay between Adam Nagy, Zoltan Gera and Laszlo Kleinheisler a feature of their approach once more.

Nagy was particularly accomplished on the ball, the 21-year-old showing great confidence and bravery to continually demand possession regardless of whether opponents were around him or not.

Photo gallery: Hungary, and their supporters, go wild as they near Euro 2016 last 16

Iceland also deserve credit for their defensive resolve and patience without the ball, with the smallest nation to ever compete at a European Championship content to sit deep and compact without possession before springing forward once possession changed hands.

Hungary did not create too many clear-cut chances for all of their territorial dominance, and a 1-1 draw was an accurate reflection of the game as a whole.

One match can be decisive in Golden Boot race

Alvaro Morata and Romelu Lukaku both scored twice in the last couple of days, with the duo moving to the summit of the top goalscorer standings alongside Frances Dimitri Payet, Romanias Bogdan Stancu and Wales Gareth Bale as a result.

Neither striker had found the back of the net in his sides opening encounter indeed, both men were criticised for poor all-round performances but the fact that Morata and Lukaku are now right up there in the race for the Golden Boot proves that a single game can be decisive.

Perhaps one hat-trick will be all that is needed for a player to pull away in the rankings.

Player of the day

Raphael Guerreiro was Portugals standout player, the full-back frequently pushing forward down the left flank and combining well with teammates in the final third.

Goal of the day

An own goal may seem like an odd choice for this category, but the Hungary move that led to Birkir Saevarsson turning the ball into his own net was excellent, Nemanja Nikolic, Laszlo Kleinheisler and Adam Nagy combining well down the right before substitute Nikolic sent in a tantalising cross that was pitched perfectly between the Iceland goalkeeper and defenders.

Decision of the day

Moving Kevin De Bruyne into the No.10 role was an obvious but important move from Marc Wilmots.

Howler of the day

The award of Icelands penalty was contentious, but Hungary goalkeeper Gabor Kiraly did not exactly cover himself in glory by flapping at the initial corner before Tamas Kadar collided with Aron Gunnarsson.

Moment of the day

After numerous unsavoury incidents between opposition fans in France, it was nice to see Belgium supporters applaud the Republic of Irelands national anthem before the two teams met in Bordeaux, just as they had done against Italy last Monday.

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Nightmare Scenario: NBA Finals Game 7 Faces "Game of Thrones" Battle of the Bastards

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Two incredibly dramatic showdowns Steph vs LeBron and Ramsay vs Jon and Sansa will happen at the same time Sunday night

Sunday night, something fans of the NBA and Game of Thrones had feared would happen is happening. We knew that if the best-of-seven Finals series lasted through game 7, then it would air during Game of Thrones.

And thats exactlywhere we are right now, after the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors Thursday night to force one last winner-take-all battle on the hardwood.

The decisive game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Cavs andWarriors begins at 5pm PT Sunday. And the new episodeGame of Thrones, dubbed Battle of the Bastards, in which Jon Snow and Sansa Stark lead an army against Ramsay Boltons forces occupying their family home at Winterfell, will kick off at 6pm. While game 7 is still on.

Also Read: 17 "Game of Thrones" Stills From "Battle of the Bastards" (Photos)

Its a nightmare first because of social media. People who arent going to watch Game of Thrones when it airs typically will stay away from Twitter and Facebook Sunday night to avoid spoilers. For others, that same social media factor is why they watch Game of Thrones right when it airs. Its a social event as much as it is a great TV show.But the NBA Finals is just as much of a social media event as Game of Thrones, and nobody watches sports on delay expecting to be able to avoid spoilers. The thought of staying offline during game 7 is ludicrous, even if it means exposing yourself to Game of Thrones spoilers.

The second way its a nightmare, then, is that if youre like me youre just gonna set up a couple TVs next to each other (or use some combination of TV/phone/tablet/computer) and watch them both while also paying attention to social media. This is as far from the ideal way of watching Game of Thrones as you could get. But sacrifices have to be made in order to participate in these two cultural events thatwill combine to make an even greater one.

Both the game and the Game are must-watch events, and the culminations of long, complicated storylines. Game 7 of the NBA Finals is, of course, the last game of the incredibly long NBA season, and the conclusion of the best-of-seven series between the Cavs and Warriors. This weeks episode of Game of Thrones likewise concludes a huge part of the story of House Stark and its travails since the Boltons sacked Winterfell at the end of season 2.

Also Read: 16 Big "Game of Thrones" Fan Theories for Season 6 (Photos)

On some very specific thematic levels the parallels are pretty pronounced. In the past two years, The Warriors Steph Curry has stolen LeBron James crown, as Curry has become arguably the best player in basketball en route to an NBA title in 2015 and the best regular season record in the history of the league this season. For LeBron, beating the Warriors is more than just a matter of pride this is about his legacy, and making his case for being the greatest playerever. This is about trying to take back what is his from the usurper Steph Curry. James has looked the part, putting up otherworldly numbers in the last two games in particular and leading all players in every major statistical category in the series so far. The Cavs have certainly needed it, because they faced elimination in both games 5 and 6.

On the flip side, the Warriors have just as much at stake as a team. A win in game 7 would give them a solid claim for having the single best season any NBA team has ever had. A loss would render its record-breaking season meaningless.

That mirrors what Sansa Stark and her half-brother Jon Snow are attempting to do in The Battle of the Bastards. Winterfell has been the home of the Starks for thousands of years, but its been in a state of upheaval ever since Ned Stark lost his head in season 1. First it was taken by Theon Greyjoy and a band of Iron Islanders while Stark forces were fighting in the south. Then it was taken from them by Ramsay Snow, b*****d son of Roose Bolton. Roose claimed Winterfell for himself after helping the Freys murder Robb Stark and his mother Catelyn at the Red Wedding. Now, the brutal Ramsay is Lord of Winterfell, and Sansa and Jon are going to try to take back their home from this brutish upstart.

Also Read: "Game of Thrones": Watch the Trailer for "Battle of the Bastards" (Video)

For Ramsays part, he spent years proving himself to his father so that he would legitimize him and make him heir to House Bolton. Having accomplished that and killed his father, Ramsay has achieved everything hes worked for, but its all in jeopardy now.

It almost feels appropriate, sort of, that game 7 and The Battle of the Bastards will happen simultaneously. Both are do-or-die, winner-take-all scenarios involving established names attempting to put down ambitious upstarts, all taking place on a grand stage with huge long-term ramifications. If we have to have a pair of major pop culture events going on at once, it might as well be like this.

We judge all the characters played by cast members who have been listed in the main credits so far

"Game of Thrones" has a lot of characters, and too many to rank. So we"re just going to focus on the 47played by cast members who have been listed in the main credits so far.If you don"t like our list, Littlefinger (who, spoiler alert, is in our Top 10) will poison your wedding cake.

Also Read: 12 Dumb and Debunked Game of Thrones Theories

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Feliz da del Padre!

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Emocionados y muy atentos se encontraban los paps de los pequeos del knder Los Girasoles, sede Chapultepec, en el festival que sus hijos prepararon para celebrar el Da del Padre. Los chiquitines bailaron junto a sus maestras algunas canciones de Rock and Roll, para brindar un pequeo homenaje a sus papis en ese da tan especial.

Cantan con amor.La sorpresa de la maana fue cuando los nios al finalizar el festival cantaron para sus paps la cancin Pap, te amo; algunos paps muy emocionados corrieron a abrazar a sus pequeos y agradecer la muestra de amor que les dieron.

Source: http://www.debate.com.mx/sociales/Feliz-dia-del-Padre-20160617-0065.html

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Deco: Ronaldinho tops Messi and Ronaldo

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Deco has rated Ronaldinho as more talented than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Former Barcelona man Deco played alongside Ronaldinho and Messi at the Camp Nou and alongside Ronaldo with the Portugal national team.

But despite Messi and Ronaldo being widely considered to be the two best players of recent years, something backed up by their eight-year duopoly of the Ballon d"Or, Deco believes Ronaldinho was better than both.

"Ronaldinho was more talented than Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo," Deco said in quotes reported by Sport. "When we didn"t know what to do, he would create chances to score.

"[Ronaldo] was young, athletic and very competitive. Messi worked hard to do what he does now with the ball for Barca, but what Ronaldinho had was completely natural, he had a special ability. Every time we gave him the ball, he would score a different type of goal."

Deco played alongside Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi at Barcelona.

Ronaldinho, a 1999 Copa America and 2002 World Cup winner with Brazil, won the FIFA World Player of the Year in 2004 and 2005.

He also won two league titles and the 2006 Champions League with Barcelona, and played for clubs including Gremio, Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan, where he won the 2010-11 Serie A title.

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Disney alligator attack: Who"s to blame?

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In the wake of the Disney alligator attack involving a 2-year-old boy from Nebraska this past week, people are sounding off about whos to blame for the horrific tragedy.

According to CNN, the alligator dragged the toddler into a man-made lake at Disneys Grand Floridian Resort. The childs father tried to rescue him without avail. His mother also rushed into the water, but was also unsuccessful. After notifying the authorities, search crews spent hours combing the lagoon before finding the boys lifeless body.

Now many are chiming in to give their thoughts on whos to blame. Even though there were no swimming signs posted around the area, there werent any warning signs that included alligators at the time of the accident. The lack of gator signage has some people blaming Disney for what happened.

On the flip side, some are saying that parents should be made accountable and that the no swimming sign is enough to drive home the point.

It wasnt too long ago when people blamed the parents when their 3-year-old son was dragged across a moat by the 450-pound gorilla. Many were enraged that the gorilla was killed. But, parent shaming is not the way to go. We should all focus on how toavoid these types of tragedies.

According to The New York Daily News, this isnt the first alligator attack at Disney. There was a similar attack involving an 8-year-old boy 30 years ago.

So, when 38-year-old Paul Santamaria heard that Disney reported this recent gator attack as the first in Disney history, he spoke out against those claims.

I was like, Yeah it has! And it was me!" he told the NY Daily News.

Santamaria was playing with his brother, sister and another child at a Walt Disney campsite in 1986 when theattack happened. Aseven and a half foot alligator grabbed him, bit down on his leg and attempted to pull him into the water. Fortunatelywith the help of his sibling, heescaped the gatorsgrasp. But that memory is forever etched in his mind.

The alligator was submerged underwater where I couldnt see it, and when I squatted down to get the ducks to eat from my hands, he said. The alligator came out, knocked me over, turned herself around and grabbed my leg. She started to shake her head pretty hard and tried to drag me back into the water, he said.

The Daily News also reported that the resort was fully aware that there were alligators in the water.

If thats the case, then Disney should be held accountable. But its also important to note that there are alligators practically everywhere in Florida. The 2-year-old boy could have also been attacked on dry land. In fact, I remember having a conversation with a friend who moved to Florida from New York City.

He told me about the time he sawan alligator at a shopping center. They are everywhere! he said.

Fortunately, he didnt suffer an attack. But he did notify authorities who sprung into action making sure everyone was safe.

There are many tourist who visit Florida who are probably not aware of the gators. I can honestly say that when my family and I visited Florida a couple of years ago, alligators were the furthest thing from our minds.

That said, we can all do our part in making sure this doesnt happen again. We canbegin by putting an end to parent shaming.We should think about what can be done differently moving forward.

Disney took that step when they recently posted signs warning people of gators and snakes.Now its up to us to follow these warning signs. Its also important to know your surroundings.

This is a horrific tragedy and my heart goes out to this family. I pray that they are able to one day heal.

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