Automator to sync with a memory Stick

i am looking to have a memory stick every time i plug it in to my mac, to automatically check with a folder on my hard drive and sync up any changes with the 1 folder (and subfolders) bi directionally (same stick and folder every time)
this is a mem stick that i take to work and sometimes modify files elsewhere as well as i modify the files on my computer.... sometimes there will be 1 file on the stick newer then 1 file on the computer and will beed to sync bi directionally. it would be nice if this was autmatic, but if it has to be a "triggered event" i can live with that too
thank you in advance

Carbon Copy Cloner might do this for you (google it. free).
1. Select the source. Deselect everything. Then select the one folder you want to backup.
2. Select the Thumb as Destination.
3. From the CCC Menu, select "Schedule Tasks..."
4. From the "Run this task...." dropdown, select "when target is reconnected".
Now, it should kick on when you put in the thumb.

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