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I'm not sure where the misconception began but the World Cup is not a plastic device to be put in a cotton receptacle and placed over the groin of the world. It has nothing to do with a giant brassiere or colossal printing system. It does, in fact, refer to soccer. Soccer is an event your granddaughters participate in on Saturdays and it can be a little complicated so you should pay attention. First, if you intend to get involved in soccer you need to get up early. There are a lot of parents and grandparents and they all seem to want to take their own personal vehicle. I guess they figure there's a chance of getting in a fight with their wife  and don't want to be stuck at the soccer field. Anyway, get up early or you won't get a good parking spot.

As in all sports, there are specific rules applying to soccer.
1...All little girls, on both teams, must remain as close to the ball as possible, all the time.
2...Time is never called, but both teams get to rest for a recurring event wherein either coach participates in a process called little shoe-tie.
3...Grandpas are not allowed to talk. They do, but never say the appropriate thing.
4. Goals can only be scored if you are at the concession, or in the little blue cubicle.
5...Little blue cubicles are to be maintained to always be in the most disgusting condition possible.
6...If you have more than one grandchild their games must be scheduled at 2 hour intervals, never back to back. (The league tried 4 hour intervals but too many grandparents snuck away and had breakfast.)

Remembering the rules, and getting up early, will make soccer as enjoyable for you as it is for me. I hope I was able to clear up any questions about this wonderful sport.

Driving tip: Steering into the skid means exactly that. It is always a good idea to keep the front of the car ahead of the back. If you lose traction and the back of your car starts sliding to the right, you need to GET OFF THE GAS and steer your car to the right. Get the front back in front and regain control. If the back just 'kicks out' a little, a slight correction with the wheel is appropriate. It the back goes crazy away you need to work on your reaction time. (refer to comment about GET OFF THE GAS)
Whenever you experience icy conditions you need to be extra cautious and alert. Be prepared to react quickly. Drive as if the road was covered with frozen water.
If your whole vehicle is sliding that is not a skid....Stay tuned.