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Didn't Hillary get the most votes any Democrat has every gotten in the last presidential election, and won the popular vote by 3 million? It wasn't about getting the vote out ... it was getting it out in the 'right' locations.

You might want to ask someone in your field for advice, because what we all might think you 'should do,' will differ. For instance, I've told you to keep it concise, because that's what I look for, but in your case it might be better to have some length. (I will rarely read past the first page of a cover letter, mostly because it's really unnecessary in my field.) So, ask before you do something that may not be the right course of action in your case. But one thing to keep in mind ... proofread!!! And then proof it again ... and have someone else proof it again, even down to the most seemingly insignicant details of your name and address, or the spelling of the addressee's name and address. (Yes, typos happen, but catch them if you can.) And spend time thinking about exactly what you want to express to set yourself apart and then do it in the most concise, yet ... enthusiastic (for lack of a better word) ... manner you can. Sometimes it's not just experience I'm looking for, but a 'good fit' for the organization. Write and rewrite. The cover letters I read are fairly basic ... but the details to grammar, spelling and composition are sometimes more important than the actual content. And you can use spell check ... but spell check doesn't help with the 'there, their, they're' mistakes/misuse. But try to use very specific experiences and knowledge you have that hones in on exactly what is being asked for. Yes, this will be on your resume, but find a way to directly match what it is you have to offer to what they need without listing your resume. In my experience of reading cover letters and resumes, there have times when a borderline resume has become an interview because of the cover letter ... and there have been times where that boderline resume has been a 'no' because of the cover letter. Too long and too many errors are usually the reasons. While I may not ever hire someone based solely on a cover letter, that letter could get your foot in the door and could make you memorable (hopefully in a very good way) to whomever is interviewing you. It may also spark an interview question or two.

It's been so long since I've had to write a cover letter, but in the past I remember being told to keep it concise and to one page. I know I've had to read a lot of them over the years, and I tend to look for a brief synopsis of work experience and how it relates to the advertised position. So try to highlight your direct and specific experience that relates to the job advertised.

I think any tickets being held back open up an hour before game time. But, if it's other teams turning back tickets that are unused, I think that can happen any time. I think what Steve suggested above is a really good plan, depending on the ages of your kids. And maybe they are young enough, that watching the minor leaguers go at it is good enough ... and would be less expensive. But bring water and snacks as concessions are not sold on the back fields. Also ... home games against the Yankees and Red Sox ... the parking will be packed. Go early even if you have tickets!

I don’t think it’s a coastal thing. I know lots of people in Minnesota who are for its elimination.

Where will Sano fit into this lineup when he’s back?

It shouldn’t automatically be considered last or a last resort. Unless you were saying that’s how the Twins use it, then I’d agree. But I don’t agree that’s how it should be used in all instances.

Um, way to attack when my post was exactly what you said ... who signs where. I’m happy for Hicks getting a good contract for himself with the Yankees. Good for him. And I’m sorry Hicks is injured and hope he’s back in it soon. I’m not sure why we need to start talking about Gary Matthews, etc. I don’t understand the need for you to start labeling me snippy and laconic.

This. And honestly, who cares what the Yankees spend on him? He signed a good contract for him, so good for him. Sorry he’s injured and hope he gets back out there soon.

And despite the late start to ST, he's looking decent. I'm hopeful.

When I was down earlier, I noticed no TK. Is his health too poor these days, or is he ‘not on board’ with all the newfangled changes?

Wasn't sure where to put this ... is here okay? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IABRgZH12YA

I watched two episodes. Nothing compelled me to jump at the rest. I may eventually.

Ah, they don’t have that where I am up north. My assumption was a funnier scenario. Still, pretty funny.

LOL ... I’m assuming Top Golf is miniature golf. Good thing your boss took it in stride and that the golf ball you found wasn’t inside your house after going through a window.

Yes. Dude has a great sense of humor!

And Midwesterners do tend to feast on the bland meat and potatoes.

I wouldn’t claim this website is a good microcosm example of life itself, though. This is a fairly small website for the purposes of baseball. The draw here isn’t a greater, broader political discussion, so the participants here are drawn from the other reason we are all here. That itself is going to render whatever bias there is as one that is not truly representative participation. None of us can truly speak to being a minority in life; well maybe some of you can, I wouldn’t know. If we feel ‘outvoiced’ on TD, we can always return to the ‘relative safety’ of other spaces. As I said long ago, I understand the reticence of jumping on here. But finding balance here is the wrong place to look for it. I don’t expect it, ever. And have only if late jumped in. But never with ease. But if I’m looking for ease I’ll need to find a site that is exactly as I am.

Well, I think that 18 yrs old is the standard set because that is where we’ve drawn that line between adulthood and childhood, not because that’s how long someone needs to be in the U.S. before they can vote. I mean ... do you think a 4 yr old should be allowed to vote? I don’t think drawing a comparison to years in this country is a determining factor to voting but rather age and legal citizenship is. That said, it does take years and coursework to obtain citizenship. And it’s not always an easy road for some, especially for those who also have language barrier issues. Given what immigrants go through to obtain citizenship, I’m fine with them having rights to vote upon being sworn in as citizens. As for a pipeline for mass immigration, I’m not exactly sure what you meant by this. Do you think there is a movement to encourage immigration and make it easier to come here? If so, how so?

I’d have to look up the various articles I’ve read, but I recall reading some things recently which showed that the majority of people receiving government assistance are not immigrants or minorities, but poor, white Americans from the poorest areas of the U.S.

I agree with this, except for the ‘“get off my lawn” schtick’ being entertaining, but to each his own.

You are still attaching motive behind the article. All I’m suggesting is maybe it is what it is ... unfortunate, frustrating and disappointing, sure ... but that it’s not something more conspiratorial as some posters here are suggesting; that somehow the FO and/or Sano are covering up something or not being completely honest or that there is more going on here. I don’t think Reusse is trying to sway anyone. Frankly, I don’t think he really cares that much what we think, and why I’ve not been much of a fan of his and why this column does hold sway with me this time. I think he’s just writing what he thinks, as he has in the past with Sano, regardless of what responsibility he might have in the current narrative of the fans. But then maybe I’m being too idealistic by just taking things at face value, both from Reusse and Sano and the FO.

For someone like Reusse, who has been highly critical of Sano in the past, to write this piece, it says a lot. I’m not even a fan of Reusse’s ... abrupt ... style, and I don’t think he’s changing that now to write something that the Twins want him to write. That’s why it holds a lot of sway for me.

Is this someone different, or did you mean SHERYL Crow?

Goody for you.