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<title>New dress code at home location</title>
<author>cross_rifles</author>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:04:04 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Our home location just started enforcing a new dress code. No jackets, not boots, no open toe flip flops, hat to be worn with brim facing the front, only 1 necklaces to be worn that is shown, no baggy clothing and a few other rules. When I shoot, I sweat. My feet get very hot so I wear flip flops. Now with this new dress code, I will be at a disadvanage. I will be more worried about my feet sweating through my socks and shoes than shooting. Our city ( Salisbury, MD)has high crime but still, we need to be comfy. Any other location have similar dress codes?]]></description>
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<title>frozen balls</title>
<author>rlaute1</author>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:29:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Does anyone no if your allowed to hit a frozen ball and not hit a rail as long as the other team doesnt tell you its frozen? please tell me what the rules state thank you<br /><br />Rachel Smith]]></description>
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<title>skill level evaluations</title>
<author>jeffmitchell</author>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:50:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ I was just trying to find the actual formula for evaluating skill level of players. I have been told several different formulas, none of which seem to be accurate! We always hear about innings and defensive shots scored accurately but that makes no sense after what I just saw! Four players from one team were raised one skill level each in just one week!!! I'd like to have the odds of that happening...P.S...they just played a team with two league reps on it last week...hhmmmmmmm]]></description>
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<title>writing people up</title>
<author>ricknice</author>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:50 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Is it me or are people taking this writing people up too far. Its like some people act like kids telling the teacher on a classmate. Some things should be written up for example a person shooting as a too low or high skill level and a few others but my problem is people who use it as a power to try and get someone in trouble. One week we played against a new team that had some people new to the division and some just new. To start out we flipped and they won he says he will put up first. Ok then after i fill out the numbers of what team is whatever line he comes back and says he changed his mind he wants me to put up first but me being a good sportsman said thats fine and scribbled my paper work up fixing who goes first,second ect. We play the first match and then i walk over and say im putting my 2 up and she gives me this funny look but dont say anything so we looking at the paper and its them who was supposed to put up because he changed it remember but the scribbled paper confused me so she says she had said she was playing a 4 but i didnt hear her so I was like ok im playing my 4 and she was like ok and wrote it down and all was fine. Another team mate heard we was changing our player and went off saying no they cant do that. You say something you cant go back and change it. She kept complaining but by this time the two 4's was flipping for the break. Everyone else on her team was ok with because for one we was supposed to put up last anyway it wasnt like we was supposed to put up first and two they just told us they would put up first then came back and changed it after we had it on paper already which she didnt know because her big mouth was talking so my female playing only said to her its over now why you still talking about it they already shooting youll could have said no and we would made our 2 play your 4 and that was it. Then a few seconds later she like I'm writting her up. Now I don't know what she told the APA but they sent my team mate a letter about the incident. The APA should not allow just anyone to just have a issue with someone and they accept what anyone is saying without speaking to the other person involved plus what was the reason for her to write my player up. My team has goodsportsmanship and we know most of the players in our area. The APA should tell these people if its not about pool dont come telling the APA about every little problem you have at pool especially if your the one causing the trouble. Some people just don't know how to act and I make sure people like that don't join my team. And one more thing don't write someone up because you lost. Sometimes people have a good game or you had a bad game know the person before you think they aint what they should be.]]></description>
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<title>Females and Males SL</title>
<author>cross_rifles</author>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:09:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ I dont understand why females who are new to APA are rated a SL 2 while males are rated a SL 3. What happened to equal rights? Females want to be equal with men but it seems like if it benefits them, then its ok, the females don't put up a fuss.]]></description>
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<title>cues</title>
<author>wayne1947</author>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:36:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ can a snooker cue be used in 8 and 9 ball play]]></description>
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<title>DE &amp;amp; MD APA</title>
<author>cross_rifles</author>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 23:01:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ I play for DE and MD APA. <br /><br />1. Why in MD, we flip a coin to see who breaks and in DE, we lag?<br /><br />2. In MD, if we are intittled to a patch, we receive them the following week or 2 but in DE, we have to wait until the next session or by the end of the year?<br /><br />3. If a team is intimidated when shooting at a tavern due to the area or the tavern's customers, safety or any other factor, what can be done?<br /><br />4. If both teams are disputing a call, what can be done right then to settle it. Say if it is a win or loss situation.<br /><br />If anyone can answer, please do, if you dont, then just give me the reference and I'll look it up. Thank you.<br /><br /><br />  <br />]]></description>
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<title>mvp patch</title>
<author>catman21214</author>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:45:38 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Do you get a patch for being mvp of your division?Was mvp for my division 6 skill level and up last session but still haven't gotten anything yet?]]></description>
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<title>Fouls</title>
<author>cross_rifles</author>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:20:52 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Scenario...Say you are at the shooters stand point during this.<br /><br />Both players are down on the 8 ball and its the rubber match. The 8 ball is in the center of the table by the head line. The cue ball is at the other end approx 12 inches from the rail. <br /> <br /><br />The cue ball is 12 inches from the right rail. The 8 ball is center by the head line. The shooter is calling the 8 in the front right pocket. The shooter is worried about scratching in the left fron pocket. The shooter has no time outs left. The shooter says out loud, (talking to himself) "I think this is going to be a scratch shot." From behind, one of his team mates yealls out, "You aint going to scratch!" and then cups his mouth and turns away. The other team calls out foul. The both teams argue over the called shot from the team player. The team is now saying someone not on their team made the comment. The person who they are saying who made the comment was not near the person who said it.<br /><br />What do you do? <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></description>
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<title>need more teams at saytr hill cue club for next se</title>
<author>Stonerinc</author>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:00:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ New league at satyr hill cue club in january new teams needed and more fun to be had come have fun with us. 9 ft tables. We play on 5 of them, its bybo and we supply cups. If yoiu have any questions call daniel 4432482309<br /><br /><br /><br />Bam Bam is in the house!!]]></description>
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<title>Phoenix</title>
<author>Fran Kuhn</author>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:40:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ <div class="tube"><script>EmbedYT("http://www.youtube.com/v/5DA6Jqfdguc",375,298,"false","high","white","white")</script></div><div class="break"></div><br /><b>Fran Kuhn</b><br />Webmaster<br /><img src="http://apabase.knswebdesigns.net/common/images/knslogo.jpg" border="0">]]></description>
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<title>Tyler's First Blizzard</title>
<author>Fran Kuhn</author>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:34:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ When your only two feet tall, 12 inches of snow is alot.<br /><br /><img src="http://apapool.com/membergallery/inc_aspjpegresize.asp?photo_id=107&amp Width=480" border="0"><br /><br />He doesn't look happy.  Wait until he goes to school, kids pray for this kind of weather.<br /><br /> <div class="tube"><script>EmbedYT("http://www.youtube.com/v/FPemC0GrFpk",375,298,"false","high","white","white")</script></div><div class="break"></div><br /><br /><b>Fran Kuhn</b><br />Webmaster<br /><img src="http://apabase.knswebdesigns.net/common/images/knslogo.jpg" border="0">]]></description>
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<title>Introducing Avatars &amp;amp; Blog Enhancements!!</title>
<author>Bob Swauger</author>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:29:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ <b>AVATARS!</b><br /><br />Yes, we heard you!!! We've heard those calls to further personalize the forum and allow members to have an avatar appear when they post. Until recently we've resisted the idea for a number of reasons; the primary being members could not upload images and cross linking slows down page loading because the website has to go out and get the image. <br /><br />Well now everyone has the ability to create their own personal gallery on the website and post their own member blogs. We thought "What better way to encourage the use of these features!!" <br /><br />You'll notice both the forum and blog now show avatars for the poster and the those who reply. Clicking on the photo will bring up a full size version without taking you away from the page! The arrows below the picture will allow you to scroll through the Avatars of other members. Now you can get a visual of who is posting... put a face to a name... get a glimpse of who they are and maybe find out if it's someone you know or have seen... or someone you WILL know the next time you see them.<br /><br />The avatar is actually your profile picture, and while you can still remotely link, we suggest you create your personal gallery and upload an image for your profile. Once uploaded you'll see an icon below the image to set it as your profile picture. You can also use the regular photo gallery the same way. Simply search for your member number and use the same icon. <br /><br /><b>BLOGS!</b><br /><br />To further enhance the blog module we've given members the ability to control the blog a little more. The Author can now lock their blog, and not allow comments (they will have to unlock it to edit it too, but they can prevent members from posting to it!). Members can also delete posts from other members (not admins or moderators) if they don't like them. The blog is yours!!! You can also delete a blog once it's been replied to (the only caveat is you have to delete the replies first - if there are any). Yes, we know there are some limitations here, but they were necessary. We hope you understand.<br /><br />You can also easily link images from your member gallery into you blog! In the post Format: Options look for the (<img src="http://apapool.com/common/forumimages/icon_membergallery.gif" border="0">) Icon. You can also post YouTube Videos in your blog using the(<img src="http://apapool.com/common/forumimages/icon_TUBE.gif" border="0">) icon.<br /><br />When reading a blog, at the very top to the right you'll see a few more icons and a list of websites you can share the blog on. If you find a member's post interesting share it on your favorite website or email it to a friend. You can also search for blogs by specific players and get a list of blogs by date. <br /><br />Comments, questions and bug reports are always welcome!<br /><br />Enjoy everyone!<br /><br />Bob Swauger<br /><b><i>Maryland APA Web Admin</i></b><br /><img src="../common/images/knslogo.jpg" border="0"><br /><br />Pool Players, designing for Pool Players.<br />Search is still your friend!]]></description>
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<title>Thursday nights</title>
<author>Willey</author>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:50:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Looking for a 2 or 3 to shoot on thursday nights for leftfield pub please email me if interested at <a href="mailto:hookedonline@yahoo.com">hookedonline@yahoo.com</a> or just send me a message on this sight.<br /><br />is looking for a 2 or 3 for thusday nights in dundalk]]></description>
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<title>new league at satyr hill</title>
<author>Stonerinc</author>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:29:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Wanna join a new league location at Satyr hill cue club thiss fall session. Call daniel for details. 9179755137<br /><br />Bam Bam is in the house!!]]></description>
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<title>adresses</title>
<author>mudbogs</author>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ we use to be able to click on the bars name and up woud be an address now we only see the city and zip code is there a way to get the address to pop back up?<br />]]></description>
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<title>Patches</title>
<author>Krysta</author>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:14:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Is there a patch for a rackless night in 9ball?]]></description>
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<title>Our Latest Work</title>
<author>Bob Swauger</author>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:48:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ <img align="right" src="../common/images/misc/Fran/kf-screencap.jpg" id="right" border="0">Fran and I just launched our latest project. We've been working closely over the last several months with WPBA players Kelly Fisher and Val Finnie creating <a href="http://kwikfireinc.com" target="_blank">kwikfireinc.com</a>! For those who have issues with sound on web pages please check your speakers before visiting! For those that don't I highly recommend you leave them on for the full effect.<br /><br />The site is still under construction as we fill in content and process images, so bear in mind that some pages may not be available just yet. Kelly wanted to get the cues online so we made it a priority to create that page and set up everything for online processing of orders. The cues are quite nice. Fran and I took high resolution images of them all for use on the site and got to handle and check each one out. They are of very high quality.<br /><br />The design is credited to Val and Kelly. They came to Baltimore and worked with Fran and I for the better part of a day laying out and refining their vision for colors and stlye. Fran and I took that concept, worked within i and refined it to what you see now. Val actually designed all the cues as well.<br /><br />Fran gets all the credit for the video on the home page. He's got another one he's working on for them right now, so you'll need to check back to see that one when it's completed.<br /><br />Bob Swauger<br /><b><i>Maryland APA Web Admin</i></b><br /><img src="../common/images/knslogo.jpg" border="0"><br /><br />Pool Players, designing for Pool Players.<br />Search is your friend!]]></description>
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<title>Tylers New Toy</title>
<author>Fran Kuhn</author>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:05:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ I bought Tyler a new toy last night, his first electronic gizmo.<br /><img src="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/images345x345/597442.jpg" border="0"><br />Canon HF200 High Definition Camcorder<br /><br />Ok, it was really for daddy, but since Tyler will be the star of most of my movies I was able to get mommy to let me buy it for him, I mean me.<br /><br />The camcorder got great reviews from Cnet and wasn't terribly expensive so I broke down and ordered one.  I can't wait until it arrives and get to experiment with it.<br /><br />Are there any other photo/video enthusiasts out there?  If so what equipment do you own?  How do you like it?  What applications do you use to edit/post process your photos/videos?<br /><br />I have a Nikon D80 Digital SLR that I love.  I have several lens for it:<br />17-35mm kit zoom lens<br />70-300mm kit zoom lens<br />35-70mm F2.8 zoom lens<br />50mm F1.4 fix focal lens (great portrait/low light lens)<br />I invested in a SB600 flash as well.<br /><br />When the camcorder arrives I will shoot some video and post some samples.<br /><br /><b>Fran Kuhn</b><br />Webmaster<br /><img src="http://apabase.knswebdesigns.net/common/images/knslogo.jpg" border="0">]]></description>
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<title>POOL LEAGUE TEAMS NEEDING A HOME</title>
<author>griffin0321221</author>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:11:01 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ HI MY NAME IS STACI AND I SHOOT OUT OF CCS TAVERN LOCATED IN ESSEX AND WE ARE LOOKING FOR MORE TEAMS SO IF YOU NEED A HOME EITHER STOP IN AND ASK FOR STACI OR KEVIN AND WE WILL HELP YOU GET A SPOT. THEY TAKE GREAT CARE OF US AND THEY HAVE EXCELLENT FOOD EVERY NIGHT THERE IS SOME KIND OF SPECIAL. HERE OF SOME OF THE SPECIALS GOING ON RIGHT NOW SUNDAY IS ALL YOU EAT WINGS FOR $8.99 ALL KINDS OF FLAVORS, MONDAYS ARE $1.50 CRABS AND $5 DOLLAR PITCHERS OF DRAFT, TUESDAYS ARE $.50 TACOS AND $.30 WINGS, WEDNEDAYS ARE HALF OFF BURGERS THEY ARE UGE FOR LIKE $4 AND THEY COME WITH FRIES AND BUCKETS OF BEERS 4 FOR $5, THURSDAYS ARE HALF OFF SEAFOOD AND $8.99 LB OF SHRIMP AND ALSO $1.50 CRABS. IT GOES ON FROM THERE SO IF YOU LIKE TO EAT AND SHOOT POOL AND NEED A FAMILY TO ADOPT YOU WE ARE HERE WITH OPEN ARMS SO HOPE TO MEET SOME NEW PEOPLE OR HAVE SOME PEOPLE THAT WE MAY KNOW JOIN OUR BAR. :)]]></description>
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