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The Cisitalia company was established in Turin in 1946 by industrialist Piero Dusio and racing driver/engineer Piero Taruffi. The two hired Dante Giacosa to design and build a Fiat-based car, with a 1100cc engine. The resulting D46 proved to be very successful and popular in the immediate post-war years. The D46 made its debut in Turin in September 1946 and Dusio won the first race with Louis Chiron third in a similar car. Later that year Tazio Nuvolari took one of the cars to second place in Mantua.
In 1947 Taruffi won the small cylinder class in the Italian Championship driving one of the cars and Felice Bonetto also scored several victories with cars appearing in the hands of Achille Varzi, George Abecassis and many others. There was also a Cisitalia sportscars which raced with some success. Dusio finished second in a race at Belluna and Nuvolari teamed up with Carena to finish second on the Mille Miglia. On the Targa Florio there was another second place for Taruffi and his partner Rabbia. That year Dusio also hosted an all-Cisitalia race in the Gezira Park in Cairo, Egypt, with Cortese beating Alberto Ascari and Taruffi.
That year Dusio was approached by Porsche's Italian distributor Carlo Abarth - who was running a Cisitalia for Scuderia Scagliarini - and asked if he would like to build a Formula 1 design which had been drawn by Ferdinand Porsche. Dusio jumped at the chance but the Type 360 was a complicated car with a 1500cc flat 12 engine which needed development. The car appeared in 1948 but was rarely raced although the D46s continued to enjoy much success in Italy. In 1949 Cisitalia ran into problems with money and at the end of the year Dusio closed down the factory and handed over the sportscar programs to Abarth Corse and moved to Argentina, taking the Grand Prix car with him. This was raced as an Autocar in local races but without much success.
D46s continued to appear in F2 races in 1950 with Abarth fitting some of his own engines into the cars but the competition from Ferrari, Simca-Gordini and HWM was intense. The cars continued to appear at odd races in 1951 and 1952 - when the World Championship was run to F2 regulations. Old Cisitalias continued to appear in various Italian series well into the mid-1950s.


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UK IT managers worry more about their customers' security fears than direct threats to their websites, such as phishing, identity theft or site spoofing...
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UK IT managers worry more about their customers' security fears than direct threats to their websites, such as phishing, identity theft or site spoofing, a survey has revealed.
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The survey by online security firm VeriSign revealed 88% of UK IT managers rank customer confidence in security at the top of their list of concerns and allocate an average of 19% of their IT budget to addressing consumer fears.
Matthew Bruun, director at VeriSign, said, "Problems associated with transacting online, like phishing and identity fraud, receive a lot of media attention, which can make consumers nervous. Businesses need to demonstrate their security credentials in a very visible way, through technologies like EV SSL Certificates and security deals."
The survey was undertaken in March this year with 719 IT managers from the UK, France, Germany and Sweden.
Top three ways to improve customer security confidence
1. Green address bar. Forty per cent of IT managers deployed Extended Validation (EV) SSL certificates. EV SSL turns the address bar green in browsers to assure consumers that transactions will be safely encrypted. Of the IT managers who deployed EV SSL, 78% said the technology improved customer perceptions of security on their sites, according to the Verisign study.
2. Trust the tick. Forty per cent of respondents reported using third-party trust marks such as the VeriSign seal to make their security credentials more visible to website visitors.
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Legends of Irish music and song The Fureys feature in Nenagh
Legends of Irish music and song The Fureys will feature at the Nenagh Arts Centre on Saturday, March 28th. Admission is priced at €25 and the show starts at 8pm.
Tickets are available from the arts centre box Office in Banba Square on 067 34400 or online from www.nenagharts.com.
The Fureys are renowned for hit songs such as 'I Will Love You', 'When You Were Sweet 16', 'The Green Fields of France', 'The Old Man', 'Red Rose Café', 'From Clare to Here', 'Her Father Didn't Like Me Anyway', 'Leaving Nancy', 'Steal Away' and a host more. This show will represent the group's second visit to the arts centre
The Fureys have been entertaining audiences worldwide for 36 years.
Recently President Michael D Higgins attended their concert in Dublin's National Concert Hall.
The Fureys' emotive songs stir many emotions - tears and laughter, sadness and joy. A Fureys concert is always a night to remember!
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3D football game to play in three leagues, each of which is in a different season.
To coincide with the European Cup year, Greentube, the creators of on-line games, have launched Football Challenge 08, a 3D football game that includes the novelty of offering the user the chance to take part in a league which, as if it were real football, is updated each week. Do you like the challenge? Then try it, because it´s also free.
There are various dates to remember, referring to the seasons of Autumn, Winter and Spring, each of which will include several weekend-tournaments. But outside these dates (and their corresponding matches) there are also training games. The combined results of the tournament weekends will determine the overall results of Football Challenge. There will be a tournament winner as well as a final score calculated for each player.
Football Challenge 08 lets you play against the PC or against a friend. It also has an integral editor that lets you edit the characteristics and properties of each player. This football game program is very easy to download, install and then use, through its friendly and intuitive user interface. You don't need any technical experience at all to get the most out of it.
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The issue of corporate political spending continues to be a hot topic for voters and investors alike in the aftermath of Citizens United v. FEC, the 2010 Supreme Court decision which allows unlimited corporate spending in American elections.
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Stetson University College of Law awarded professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy the Dickerson-Brown Award for Excellence in Faculty Scholarship during the evening Honors & Awards ceremony on May 16 on the Gulfport campus. Professor Torres-Spelliscy writes about the intersection of corporate law and election law.
"The issue of corporate political spending continues to be a hot topic for voters and investors alike in the aftermath of Citizens United v. FEC, the 2010 Supreme Court decision which allows unlimited corporate spending in American elections," said Professor Torres-Spelliscy. "Unfortunately, this spending suffers from a lack of transparency, a lack of shareholder consent and a lack of internal controls. This is why research in this idea is necessary—so that policy makers responding to the new campaign finance landscape have the facts to make informed decisions."
- Since joining the Stetson faculty in 2011, she has published a book chapter, "Corporate Political Spending & Shareholders' Rights: Why the US Should Adopt the British Approach" in the 2011 Risk Management and Corporate Governance, Jalilvand & Malliaris, eds., Routledge.
- She has published four law review articles: "Safeguarding Markets from Pernicious Pay to Play: A Model Explaining Why the SEC Regulates Money in Politics" in the 2012-2013 Connecticut Public Interest Law Journal, "Taking Opt-In Rights Seriously: What Knox v. SEIU Could Mean for Post-Citizens United Shareholder Rights" in the 2013 Montana Law Review, "How Much Is an Ambassadorship? And the Tale of How Watergate Led to a Strong Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and a Weak Federal Election Campaign Act" in the 2012 Chapman Law Review, and "The $500 Million Question: Are the Democratic and Republican Governors Associations Really State PACs Under Buckley's Major Purpose Test?" in the Spring 2012 NYU Journal of Legislation & Public Policy.
- She co-authored with Dr. Kathy Fogel "Shareholder-Authorized Corporate Political Spending in the United Kingdom" in the Spring 2012 University of San Francisco Law Review and she authored the policy report "The SEC and Dark Political Money: An Historical Argument for Requiring Disclosure" for the Corporate Reform Coalition in 2013.
- Professor Torres-Spelliscy also writes frequently for policy blogs and the popular press including the New York Times, L.A. Times, Slate, USA Today, Tampa Bay Times and Huffington Post.
A graduate of Harvard (AB) and Columbia Law School (JD), Torres-Spelliscy is a member of the board of directors of the National Institute on Money in State Politics and a Brennan Center fellow. She has been promoted from assistant professor of law to associate professor of law at Stetson University, effective August of 2014.


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Wonder Woman has always been my favorite comic book hero, or more appropriate to this message, heroine. It wasn't until the age of seven in 1969 that this blogger started reading comic books, but the first one was Wonder Woman, circa 1950 (or around that time).
What attracted this small boy at that time was seeing an image that the World did not present: of this obviously strong and yet (and in retrospect it's easier to see this) attractive woman doing things like lifting cars and throwing men. And she did it while putting on a costume that said "I represent America!" So it should come as no surprise that I'm not in favor of the newest look for Wonder Woman.
Not surprisingly, reading Wonder Woman circa 1950, my image of the ideal woman was formed a very long time ago. Whatever woman I was with, and regardless of color, had to look something like that and have at least near-Wonder Woman level of confidence. Lifting cars wasn't a real consideration.
When the Wonder Woman TV show was introduced in 1975, I was excited, but eventually deeply disappointed. I expected Diana Prince on TV to look like the Diana Prince of the 1950s comics: with curves and muscle. Instead, I got the lovely but not at all muscular Linda Carter.
And while I liked Linda Carter as Wonder Woman, it was more because I had no choice. No where else could you see Wonder Woman on TV. It was at that point, I became aware that Wonder Woman was a slave to male fears of women as expressed in how she was drawn.
William Moulton Marston, who created Wonder Woman and drew her, was not afraid of an obviously strong woman, or he would not have created one. But that's not true for the men who've drawn and written Diana Prince since then.
From the failed 1974 Cathy Lee Crosby Wonder Woman who was not strong at all, to the newest creation released this week, men have dared to give us the real, undoubtedly strong, Wonder Woman of the 1950s.
What does that say about American Men, of which I'm one? Not much that's good. It says we're afraid of strong women so we take that away from them every chance we get. Take the new Wonder Woman. She looks like a lean female athlete who might run for exercise but can't lift a car, let alone throw it. She looks vulnerable, and like she's neurotic. And she's not really into America because the flag-themed costume is gone. That bothers me too.
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There's nothing wrong with flying the American flag for good purposes, like showing a strong woman helping people, which is what Wonder Woman does. Why does Superman get to keep his same look, and the red, white, and blue colors, and tights that he's got no business wearing in public? Why not give Superman a makeover? Do the men who draw Superman like that look? I have to ask, because I don't like it. I was never into Superman; Wonder Woman was always for me.
I can see where DC Comics J. Michael Straczynski as writer and Jim Lee as artist are prepping Wonder Woman for the movies, and for Comic-Con in San Diego later this month. It will make for an interesting Comic-Con, for sure, as Wonder Woman purists like myself butt heads with the, well, lovers of the new, weak Wonder Woman. (Just have her throw a car, or an airplane. Something to make me happy.)
But man, I want the Wonder Woman of the 1950s, much as we're going to get the Captain America of World War II in that upcoming movie.
Maybe I should write my own Wonder Woman Movie and make her the strong woman she was in the 50s, because it's clear to me that since then, too many of her artists and writers fear a really strong female image.
Not me.
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Get Your Game On - Playing PlayStation Games in Linux
This article focuses on Sony PlayStation games and the PCSX PlayStation Emulator. I chose this particular system because you can find PlayStation games both on-line and in game stores, primarily in the Used section.
To get PCSX, point a browser to the Web site (see the on-line Resources), scroll down to the Linux port section, and download the latest build. Once you have the file, change to your download directory. Next, uncompress and then unpackage the file. For example, on the command line inside your download directory, you might type tar xzvf Lpcsx-1.5.tgz.
This action creates a directory called Pcsx in your current location (for example, ~/Downloads/Pcsx). Now that you have the main tool unpacked, it's time to download and add plugins.
PCSX is just a program shell. Plugins provide the functionality you need in order to play your games. To find a good selection, go to the Next-Gen Emulation site (see Resources) and click PlayStation. Along the left-hand side of the PLUGINS section of links, click Linux Plugins to find your options.
The plugins I selected were Pete's XGL2 Linux GPU (video), P.E.O.P.s Linux OSS SPU (sound), CDR Mooby Linux (to use ISO files of my games instead of the CDs) and padJoy. If you want to learn more about any of the plugins, click the home icon next to the entry in the listing. Otherwise, click the disk next to it in order to download the file. Either save them directly into the Plugin subdirectory (for example, ~/Downloads/Pcsx/Plugin), or copy them there once you have them downloaded.
In addition to plugins, you need a PlayStation BIOS. "Need" is a strong word—PCSX comes with a rudimentary BIOS, but many recommend downloading a real PlayStation version for the best game compatibility. It's legally questionable to offer the BIOS content so I won't give you a link. However, reading TheGing's Guide to PlayStation BIOS Images (see Resources) will not only educate you more about PlayStation BIOSes, it will give you a list of versions to try. Enter the name of the version you want to use in a search engine, and you'll find the files soon enough. Save the file into the Bios subdirectory (for example, ~/Downloads/Pcsx/Bios), or move it there once you have it.
Some parts are simple to install, and some parts are more difficult. Let's start with the easy ones, beginning with the BIOS. It probably came in a file ending in .zip, so use either your graphical file manager to uncompress it, or type unzip filename to do it by hand (for example, unzip scph1001.zip). That's it. It's installed.
Next, we install Pete's XGL2 Linux GPU plugin. As you might guess from the name, if you know much about sound in Linux, this plugin uses the Open Sound System (OSS). If your system doesn't use OSS, you need to install and set it up before your sound will work. Your distribution already may have it in place; see the documentation for details or search your package management system.
The tarball you downloaded for this plugin is in a file similar to gpupetexgl208.tar.gz. Using your preferred method, unpack the file. There is no configuration directory by default, so create Pcsx/cfg (for example, ~/Downloads/Pcsx/cfg). Now, copy the files gpuPeteXGL2.cfg and cfgPeteXGL2 into the cfg directory.
Getting the P.E.O.P.s Linux OSS SPU plugin, whose filename is similar to spupeopsoss108.tar.gz, is a nearly identical process. Unpackage it in Plugin, and then copy spuPeopsOSS.cfg and cfgPeopsOSS into the cfg directory.
This plugin can be a bit tougher. The installation can appear to go well and then not work, but there's a quick fix available, so don't worry. CDR Mooby comes in a file similar to cdrmooby2.8.tgz. Unpack this tarball in the Plugin directory. This should be all you need to do. However, if you find later when you start PCSX, you see the error (the program will start anyway, look on the command line):
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You need to follow the instructions in your acceptance notification which you have received from antagning.se. If you have any questions regarding your admission, please contact the Admission Office at Stockholm University.
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- For you to be able to study at Stockholm University you need a University Account. Students with Swedish civic registration number can use this link and follow the instructions https://aktivera.su.se/?lang=en_US
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Premium retailer the Oroton Group has added its name to the long list of retailers running into trouble in the current economic climate, with an 88 per cent drop in full-year net profit to $1 million.
The clothing retailer blamed the poor result on a combination of poor trading conditions, a restructuring of its activities and $4.1 million in extra costs - including a write-down of nearly $1 million following the termination earlier this year of privatisation discussions with Catalyst Investment Managers.
"The result, whilst in line with our revised earnings before interest, tax, and amortisation (EBITA) guidance of June, is a disappointing result," said managing director Ross Lane. "We have restructured the business and revitalised the management team . . . but the group doesn't expect to capture the full financial benefits until towards the end of the 2006 financial year."
Oroton issued a profit warning in June, which sent its share price down more than 20 per cent. The group's brands include fashion and accessories labels Marcs, Morrissey, Aldo, Polo Ralph Lauren, Baby Doll and Oroton.
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In contrast to most retailers, Oroton's horror period was during the first-half of the year, and it managed to stabilise sales and achieve like-for-like growth in the second half with all its brands except Marcs. Mr Lane is confident the group will rebuild its profitability over the medium term and will give a forecast for this year at the annual meeting in late November. The Lane family has run Oroton for three generations and has over 40 per cent of the shares.
Problems in the supply chain and logistics side of the business badly damaged wholesale sales, which fell 13 per cent and dragged down the overall sales result.
Much of Oroton's 3 per cent rise in revenue to $147 million for the year to July 30 was driven by new store openings, with store numbers jumping from 87 to 95. Sales in existing stores dropped 3 per cent.
Oroton had to pay $1 million to Polo Ralph Lauren to patch up a dispute over advertising and marketing contributions.
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Any connoisseur of good food and drink would undoubtedly declare that the Chinese are the best cooks in the international world! The reason that they manage to churn out such tasty food is because of a famous cuisine called the "Chinese Cooking Taro".
Few may be aware of what is actually meant by "Taro". This tropical plant is known for its edible corm (starch-filled vegetable which grows underground) and edible leaves.
For more details go to: www.tailgating-recipe.com this plant with a tall and thick stem requires plenty of water and good soil in order to grow. Being triangular in shape, the large leaves have caused the plant to be loosely nicknamed, "elephant's ear"! Moreover, this plant is an excellent source of minerals (potassium and iron), vitamins (vitamin C, thiamine and vitamin B1), and carbohydrates.
There are certain precautions to be taken before the Taro can actually be cooked. The skin is quite muddy and has to be peeled off. Sometimes, there are spots found on the Taro or it is not very fresh. Then the vegetable has to be trimmed till the white flesh with purple markings can be seen.
Once the peeling is done with, the Taro is cut in a crosswise pattern depending on how large the vegetable is. Generally, each piece is supposed to be one-fourth inch in thickness.
This cuisine (Chinese Cooking Taro) involves a classical and elaborate procedure of cooking. To begin with, a wok (metal pan with rounded bottom) is heated for a long time till it emits smoke. To prevent burning or sticking, the surface of the wok is now coated with oil. The Taro is allowed to cook by itself for about 15 to 20 seconds before garlic is added to it. Stirring has to be continuous to prevent the Taro from sticking to the sides of the wok. For can visit to: www.apples-recipes.com Once the Taro's color turns to light-brown, water is poured in. The level of water just covers the Taro. Lastly, the Taro in water is left to cook for about 15 to 20 minutes on a medium flame. Once it is ready, the hot Chinese Cooking Taro can be combined with steamed rice and eaten!
This is not the only combination in which it can be used. Since Chinese food is largely influenced by the religion followed and festivals celebrated in the country, a cuisine like the Chinese Cooking Taro has been responsible for the evolution and naming of many famous dishes like Noodles, Manchurian, Spring Rolls, Stewed Taro combined with green onions, and many more.
What is to be kept in mind is that the principal ingredients to be found in the Chinese Cooking Taro consist of about one pound of a medium Taro along with 1 to 2 cups of boiled water, 6 chopped cloves of garlic, 2 to 3 green onions which are to be cut in round and thin slices, 1 to 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce and 3 to 4 tablespoons of peanut oil.
Whatever it may be, it cannot be disputed that Chinese Cooking Taro has become an invaluable part of various Chinese cuisines around the world, as well as used as fast food since it is both tasty and contains a whole lot of nutrients.
Today, other countries are following suit by experimenting with different methods of cooking this vegetable food to produce their own delicious dishes.
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Tulasi Incense Sticks
There are plenty of Indian incense manufacturers and Tulasi incense sticks have been very popular over the last few years. At the last count there were around sixty fragrances in the standard range, with many other mood enhancing variations including aromatherapy incense.
Where are Tulasi Incense Sticks Made?
The Tulasi incense brand in made by the Sarathi Perfumery Works in India and exported worldwide to mainland Europe and the UK. There are also variants of Tulasi incense made for the North American market as well.
Sarathi Perfumery have been manufacturing their Tulasi incense sticks for many years and have continued to grow gradually in various world markets. Operating out of Bangalore in India, the factory covers 2 acres and employs over 200 people.
Sarathi supply a huge amount of incense to the domestic Indian market and have been making incense for over 50 years.
What Tulasi Incense Fragrances are Available?
This isn't an expensive incense by any means and there's a good selection on offer in the standard incense sticks range. Popular fragrances include:
Aloe Vera, Amber, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Rose, Sandalwood and Vanilla.
Above are just a few of the sixty plus fragrance choices you can select depending on what mood you want to create.
The incense itself comes packaged in distinctive hexagonal shaped packs containing twenty incense sticks. Each stick measures a standard size in length of around 25cm (9 inches). You can also buy in a bulk pack that comes in a convenient storage box containing six packs offering greater value for money.
What is the Quality of the Incense Like?
As with all aromatics, and particularly incense sticks, it's very much a subjective choice. Generally speaking, the entry price point of this Indian incense is relatively cheap – starting at around £1.00 to £1.50 for twenty. For the price, I'd say it was reasonably good place to place to start your quest on the incense journey.
The incense sticks need to be burned using a purpose made incense holder that can be bought in various shapes and sizes. This ensures that the incense is burned safely and that the aroma spreads adequately around your room.
Start with a small sampler packet to test the quality for yourself. Do a search online for any Tulasi incense sticks reviews so you can get more of an idea of what to expect. However, the cost is nominal so go ahead and try one of the many fragrances available.


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National Buckfast Day is now an annual thing.
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Organisers said 'popular demand has turned the celebration into an international event'.
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"Last year we had people from as far away as Brazil and Australia joining in on the festivities. With young people going abroad to study and work, Buckfast is now enjoying an international cult following."
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Weight management has gained significance in the present day scenario with increasing affluence, abundance of convenience foods and lack of physical activity Morbid obesity is typically defined as being 100 pounds or more over ideal body weight or having a Body Mass Index of 40 or higher. With weight gain comes the requirement to cut the fat out, and one such medically suggested treatment for treating obesity is bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery is emerging as the modality of choice to assist the morbidly obese in developing healthy lifestyles.
However, bariatric surgery is not without its myths. Today, with expert inputs from Dr. Deep Goel, Gastroenterologist at BLK Super Specialty Hospital, let's take a look at how exactly bariatric surgery can help an obese person lose weight...
Top 5 myths of bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery is reversible. Except for the adjustable gastric band, none of the features of bariatric surgery are reversible.
You will never be hungry again, the way you used to be before undergoing bariatric surgery. This is not true. However, after bariatric surgery the patient will feel full after small meals. We advise you that majority of your meals should constitute protein as this keeps you full for longer and prevents mindless snacking.
You cant get pregnant after bariatric surgery. This is a complete myth. Infact, it is observed that fertility generally tends to increase after weight loss surgery. However, we advise patients to use contraceptive devices for the initial year.
Bariatric surgery is very risky and should be avoided as much as possible. With the emergence of advance equipments, bariatric surgery has become quite safe. However, one has to keep in mind the usual complications related to any other surgery like, leak, injury to surrounding structure, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
Bariatric surgery involves a large incision and big scar. With advancements in technology, it is now done by minimal invasive techniques with few small holes in the stomach. It is safe and highly recommended for severely obese patients.
Bariatric surgery has no real benefit except for looking better. After bariatric surgery, obesity related medical conditions like diabetes, blood pressure, sleep apnea, joint pain, angina and infertility, PCOD, etc improve significantly. Looking better is just as added perk. However, it is important to note that weight control is an on-going maintenance and requires a healthy lifestyle above everything else.
Dos and donts after bariatric surgery
Your progress rate should be from fluids to pureed foods and then to soft foods, slowly marching your way to the regular foods.
Do not drink liquids with meals. Drink fluids before and after one hour to meal.
Eat 4-6 tiny, protein-focused meals per day at regular intervals.
Stop eating when feeling full or if you feel any discomfort. Always cut food into small pieces and chew food properly to prevent blockage. Set aside 30 to 45 minutes for each meal and try and savor your food.
Concentrate on eating protein rich foods such as fish and seafood, paneer, eggs, and poultry. At mealtimes, eat protein foods first before any other food.
Avoid very sweet food, candy, chocolate, and high-sugar beverages to prevent the unpleasant effects of the dumping syndrome.
Sip liquids slowly, drinking at least 2 liters per day to avoid dehydration. Avoid alcohol intake for at least six months after surgery, as it is high in calories and may cause an ulcer. Also the effects of a hangover may be felt much more quickly. Eliminate caffeine, and aerated beverages from your diet for 6 months. Consume beverages such as coconut water, apple juice, herbal tea, clear veg broth, chicken broth etc.
Take a multivitamin supplement with iron, B12 vitamin and calcium on a daily basis.
According to experts, if you have a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 40 or more, you are overweight by approximately 50 kilograms (for men) and about 40 kilograms (for women). This is considered severely obese and as a result, people with such high BMI's might be candidates for weight loss surgery.
Why weight loss surgery is for you
Weight loss surgery might be recommended for people who have a BMI ranging from 35 to 40, and those who suffer from serious overweight health conditions such as serious sleep apnea, obesity-related heart disease, or diabetes. For some, the danger of death from not undergoing a surgery could be possibly bigger than the possible complications involved in undertaking the procedures. While doctors recommend natural weight loss over surgery, sometimes a person's complications might be serious enough to warrant a quick fix.
Things to keep in mind when undergoing weight-loss surgery
Most medical practitioners require candidates to exhibit their motivation levels as to why they should undergo physical weight loss surgery. They would also want a clear understanding of detailed dietary and exercise fails and successes. Most of the surgeons would establish an understanding with the patient to follow medical guidelines for the rest of their lives after undergoing a weight loss surgery. In addition to it, various medical studies are performed to evaluate the health of your body such as heart and functioning of hormonal system. Nutritional and dietary counselling is also a must to practice before and after the surgery.
Why weight loss surgery is not meant for you
For patients who tend to remain sternly obese even after undergoing non-surgical procedures of weight loss, or for people who are a victim of obesity-related disorders, surgery is not the answer to end their weighty problems. For many, simply following a healthy lifestyle, which involves mindful eating and daily exercising, is enough to slowly and gradually pave the way to weight loss.
If your answer to these questions is YES then you might consider weight loss surgery:
Have you already been trying to lose weight by adopting effective measures such as exercising, attending one-to-one counselling sessions with your nutritionist, calorie dictated meal plans, food or exercise journals?
Are you well aware of the weight loss surgical procedures and the after effects of surgical treatment?
Are you focused on the goal of losing weight and are you certain to improve your health by it?
Are you aware of the changes in your life you might have to undergo after a weight loss surgery treatment, such as adopting different eating plans, adjusting to the side effects of surgery and so on?
Are you certain to follow a life-long health follow-up?
Many times, weight loss surgery is seen as an easy escape from being obese. Some ill-informed people go in for drastic surgeries without realising that they'll have to adhere to strict dieting and daily exercise, despite having taken the easy way, once the surgery is over. We'll say it again - there are no short cuts where maintaining a healthy weight is concerned. Consult a doctor before even considering anything as drastice as weight loss surgery, and remember - the best health results are self-made.
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Recipes for Busy Moms
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January 31, 2013 at 10:53 AM
So tonight I am planning on making chicken roll-ups stuffed with provolone and asparagus. We have an extra avocado (the others are for the Super Bowl--we're making guac). I wondered if what I'm making would be good with an avocado-cream sauce. Thoughts?
by delanna6twoJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:54 AM
I have not tried avocados...but I hope you get everything to work out for your meal....
by jjamomJanuary 31, 2013 at 5:32 PMI have never had an avocado cream sauce, but I think the favors would work with avocado. Good luck. Let us know how it turns out!
by epohFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:33 PMHow would you make an avocado cream sauce?
February 1, 2013 at 10:23 PM
I think it sounds good, I didn't use to like avocados but lately they have grown on me.
by KamsOneFebruary 3, 2013 at 10:09 AM
I've never tried avocado. The chicken roll ups sound yummy though!
by Kimberly954February 3, 2013 at 1:07 PM
An avacado cream sauce sounds like it would be good on chicken or fish!


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Abraham Maslow figured out in the 1940s that people need each other. He contended that humans want to belong and be part of something greater than themselves. This hypothesis became part of his "Hierarchy of Needs," which has since become one of the most studied theories in the field of psychology.
Maslow's hierarchy listed eight basic needs. Belonging came in third, right behind people's physiological and safety needs.
That basic human need of wanting to belong says a lot about the UCM Foundation's fundraising success in fiscal year 2011. Central Missouri alumni and friends made the fiscal year one of the best in the UCM Foundation's 32-year history, generating $5.2 million in gifts and future commitments between July 1, 2010, and June 30, 2011.
"It was an outstanding year, not only in total gifts, but also in areas such as the Central Annual Fund and the Presidents Society," said Jason Drummond, vice president for university development and executive director of the UCM Foundation.
Giving in FY11 increased 48 percent over the previous fiscal year, reaching the fifth highest level in the foundation's history. The Central Annual Fund reached $189,190 in gifts, the fifth highest level on record and the highest amount raised without a special campaign.
Yet the growth of the Presidents Society underscores a significant reason why the year was so successful --- for a range of reasons beyond the need to belong. Such other commonalities as the desire to pay back and the need to impact the future also played a part.
The Presidents Society is considered the foundation's premiere donor recognition group. It was organized 25 years ago in recognition of all of Central Missouri's presidents. To become members, individuals must make an annual gift of at least $1,000.
Membership in the society increased this past fiscal year to 463, the highest in foundation history and 9 percent over last year. A key to reaching that goal was having 100 percent of the Foundation's Board of Directors become members, according to Drummond.


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By knowing their heart screening numbers - their blood pressures, cholesterol levels, glucose levels, etc. - and working to keep those numbers in check, women in Southeast Alaska can reduce their risk of premature death or disability. Cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks and strokes, are the No. 1 causes of death for American and Alaskan women. But the risks can be reduced.
"Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference in cardiovascular health," said Nancy Knapp, the coordinator for SEARHC's WISEWOMAN program. "Women can reduce their risk by not using tobacco, eating well and being active for 30 minutes a day."
During National Heart Month, SEARHC will be hosting several National Wear Red Day celebrations. The events feature heart health educational materials from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute's Heart Truth campaign, supplied by the Office of Women's Health. Lobby displays will be set up at several SEARHC facilities, including Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital in Sitka.
The WISEWOMAN meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 features a "Traditions of the Heart" gathering on heart healthy eating at the Salvation Army. Finally, there will be a wellness and heart health performance by Tlingit storyteller Gene Tagaban at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25 at the Sheet'ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi community house.
The SEARHC WISEWOMAN program is part of a national cardiovascular health campaign for women funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. WISEWOMAN - which stands for Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation - is designed to provide any woman age 30-64 of limited income or insurance access to health services so they can delay or prevent cardiovascular and other chronic diseases. These services include clinical screening and follow-up for cardiovascular risks and support for making lifestyle changes to support heart health.
Contact the SEARHC WISEWOMAN program at 1-888-388-8782 (toll-free in Alaska) with questions about support and eligibility in your community. For details of specific National Heart Month activities in Sitka, please call Martha Pearson at 966-8783.


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MTV executives have defended their new racy reality show The Valleys, insisting it's not intended to create an unfavourable impression of Wales as a nation.
The show, from the producers of controversial show Geordie Shore, sees nine young people with dreams of working in modelling and showbusiness move into a house together in Cardiff, where they are mentored by a nightclub promoter and a glamour model.
The first episode - which airs on MTV on September 25 at 10pm - sees one girl flash her breasts at her new housemates within seconds of meeting them, while another urinates on a boy as they shower together.
The youngsters, who claim they are moving from The Valleys because it's a "s***hole" with "no opportunities", spend their first night together binge-drinking, flashing and bed-swapping.
Kerry Taylor, director of television at MTV, said: "The reason we came to Wales was all the people we have on the show - while they want to leave the Valleys because they want to improve their lives - they're all incredibly proud of being Welsh and they have a very strong sense of identity, which I think is really unique and special.
"But we're categorically not saying they are representative of Wales and the Valleys, this is their individual stories."
She added: "You have got issues about unemployment and there are challenges about how people can fulfil their ambitions and their dreams. It's not just about there, it's in lots of places around the country. It is important that we do reflect that."
She added it was "absolutely not about slating a part of the world".
Former law student Jenna Jonathan, 21, has put aside her legal career to pursue a career in glamour modelling.
She said: "I think we're a good representation of Wales because we are nine young, motivated, really driven young people and we're trying to make our dreams come true and get the best possible thing we can."
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Researchers Trace Evolution Of Carbon Molecules Across The Universe
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In addition to being a key component of life on Earth, carbon is the sixth most abundant element in the Universe. Yet despite its ubiquitous existence in the cosmos, the evolution of carbon in molecules has been difficult to study. Until now.Researchers at NASA´s Ames Research Center have taken archival data to chart how chemicals known as complex polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) vary in different environments. The team examined unusual infrared spectra from NASA´s Spitzer Space Telescope.
"At the time of our discovery that the 'signature,' or identifying spectrum, of this unexpected, but common infrared (IR) radiation from space hinted that PAHs might be responsible, we were limited to a handful of small PAHs, very few were available to study," said Louis Allamandola, a astrophysicist at Ames Research Center.
"To test the idea that PAHs were responsible, we measured and computed PAH spectra under astronomical conditions, creating the world's largest collection of PAH spectra. Today, our collection contains more than 700 PAH spectra," he added.
The team found that the PAHs varied significantly in size, structure and electrical charge depending on their environment. To better understand the relationship between the PAH´s properties and their environment, the team studied the Iris Nebula (NGC 7023), a region containing both a hot, volatile environment near the central star as well as a cool outer nebula.
The study revealed larger, more symmetric, electrically charged PAHs nearer to the star, while the cool outer gas cloud was dominated by the smaller, irregularly shaped, neutral PAHs. "The large PAHs take over because they are more robust than the smaller, irregularly-shaped PAHs, which are destroyed by the unshielded star light," explained Christiaan Boersma, an Ames astrophysicist.
Ultimately, this demonstrates that PAHs are driven by their environment, and it is their very surroundings that can dictate their molecular evolution.
Allamandola notes, "Spitzer detected the PAH signature across the universe and showed PAHs were already forming only a couple of billion years after the Big Bang. Since PAHs are so sensitive to local conditions, analyzing the PAH bands as we did here represents a powerful new astronomical tool to trace the evolution of cosmic carbon and, at the same time, probe conditions across the universe."


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Overall cattle market remains steady, looks good for producers in 2016
Published 3:11 am, Thursday, March 31, 2016
COLLEGE STATION — Spring conditions are helping shape a strong cattle market in 2016, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economist based in College Station.
Dr. David Anderson, an AgriLife Extension livestock economist, said conditions around most of the state have been good for cattle producers. Aside from areas where there has been flooding, Anderson said 2016 is shaping up to be a good year.
Good conditions won't mean a return to record prices producers received in 2014 and 2015, he said. But prices will likely remain high, historically speaking.
Prices for 500-600 pound calves are expected to average $180 per hundredweight for the year. Compared to 2009, the market's last real valley, 550-pound steers averaged about $101 per hundredweight for the year.
Prices began climbing in mid-2009 as producers reduced herds and drought conditions in 2011 forced even more herd reduction, Anderson said. Sharply falling feed costs in 2013 and 2014 only accelerated rising calf prices.
Anderson said the El Niño weather pattern over the past couple years likely contributed to drought ending rains, creating conditions which allowed producers to expand herds. But expansion is driving prices down now, he said.
He expects the long-term trend to continue downward but doesn't expect dramatic price fluctuations for the near future. Prices for 500-600 pound calves remain strong because they are still hard to come by, he said.
A La Niña weather pattern is expected to develop later this year, but Anderson said any drastic change over the summer could move the market one way or the other. However, he expects 2016 to be a good overall year for cattle producers.
Spring is historically a good season for beef sales, Anderson said. People are cooking out and grilling, so "middle meats," such as ribeyes and strips, are increasingly in demand. And prices are rising accordingly. Wholesale ribeye prices climbed more than $1 a pound between February and mid-March, but overall retail beef prices have remained relatively flat this year after a steady decline since May 2015.
"Selling a 500-pound calf for around $850 to $900 isn't bad," he said. "Prices are going to remain historically high but just not at the record numbers we saw a year ago."
AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the following summaries:
SOUTH PLAINS: Conditions in Crosby County varied. Daytime temperatures were warm and windy, while nights were cool. High winds and warm daily temperatures in Hale County began to take their toll on what looked like a good wheat crop. Subsoil moisture seems to be holding up, but topsoil moisture depleted quickly. Scurry County reported dry and mild conditions.
PANHANDLE: Conditions were dry and windy. Some moisture was received across most of the region in the form of rain or snow at the end of the week. Amounts ranged from a trace to half an inch. A good general rain was needed throughout the region. Fire danger was high. Deaf Smith County producers prepared land with spring planting around the corner. Winter wheat conditions were in a holding pattern. Some producers ran irrigation pivots on wheat fields. Planting intentions were still up in the air for many producers. Many are considering planting corn soon but remain undecided on other crops. Rain in Hall County would be needed to help wheat and pastures and improve cattle conditions. Cattle remained in good condition. Range and pasture conditions continued to be mostly fair to good.


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Defending champs send Silver Stars to fifth straight loss
Updated 8:38 pm, Sunday, September 9, 2012
Two weeks ago, the Silver Stars were the toast of the WNBA. They had authored a franchise-best 12-game winning streak, relying on a share-the-ball offense and a solid defense.
With each victory, they positioned themselves to challenge for the top spot in the Western Conference. Yet, the Silver Stars insisted they hadn't spent a lot of time discussing their winning ways.
They would probably give almost anything right now for victory to simply be a conversation piece.
Maya Moore and Rebekkah Brunson each recorded double-doubles as defending champion Minnesota — playing without leading scorer Seimone Augustus (sprained right foot) — thumped the Silver Stars 81-62 on Sunday before 6,025 fans at the AT&T Center.
It was the Silver Stars' fifth straight loss and sixth in the past seven games.
"We're definitely tired of losing," said Silver Stars center Jayne Appel, who had eight points and eight rebounds. "It's kind of having the mental attitude of making the other team do what you want to do. I don't know if we did that for 40 minutes.''
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Instead, the Silver Stars
(17-11) spent the majority of Sunday trying to dig out of a sizable first-half hole. They trailed by 18 points at halftime and by as many as 21 in the second half.
The Silver Stars got within seven points three times in the second half — the last at 61-54 with 81/2 minutes remaining to play — but Minnesota (24-4) ended the game with a 20-8 run to secure its 11th straight win.
Moore led the Lynx with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Brunson added 15 points and 12 boards. Lindsay Whalen and Monica Wright scored 11 apiece, and Devereaux Peters had 10 as Minnesota shot 55 percent.
"We were just kind of on our heels," Silver Stars coach Dan Hughes said. "We had to play catch-up, then they extend (their lead), then we play catch-up. But they were always the aggressor. It's pleasing for us to get it down to seven in the second half, but, boy, that took a lot of energy.''
And when it mattered most, the Silver Stars were running on fumes. They closed within 65-57 with 61/2 minutes remaining, but made only 2 of 8 shots and committed two turnovers down the stretch.
"They played a tough game," Silver Stars guard Danielle Robinson said. "They executed down the stretch, and we turned over the ball a little too much. They hit shots, and we just couldn't get ours to go in.''
Ultimately, the Silver Stars' shooting woes were their undoing. Despite a slow start, and an early eight-point deficit, the Silver Stars got within 22-18 after one quarter. But they made only 4 of 19 shots (21.1 percent) in the second quarter as Minnesota grabbed control.
The Silver Stars shot 36.4 percent for the game.
"I thought we started off the game really dead," said Silver Stars forward Sophia Young, who had 20 points. "We're not focusing and doing the things that we need to do to play aggressively.''


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How to punish my defiant, disrespectful 13 yr old BRAT?
To give you a little background, my ex & I have joint custody of my 13 yr old daughter, Katie. He lives about 3/4 of a mile from our house. I call him "Disney Dad" because he showers our daughter with expensive gifts.....she has had a cell phone since she was 7 yrs old. Naturally Katie gravitates to her dad.
Well, this morning we were leaving the house to do errands. I notice that Katie has on socks with CROCKS. There is 2 inches of snow on the ground outside! So I tell Katie to change shoes. She refuses. I insist. She refuses again. She then heads out to the garage and gets in the car. I open the car door and loudly tell her to go get other shoes on! She says no. So I tell her she's in big trouble for not listening to me, and I proceed to call her dad. He doesn't answer so I call my husband. I tell him what's going on and he asks to speak to Katie. I don't know what he said to her, but it got her moving in the direction of the house to switch shoes!
Currently I'm thinking I will make her go to bed at 8 o'clock, the same time as her 9 yr old brother. I really want to punish her a lot worse than that though...I don't think the early bedtime will really phase her. If she was smaller than me I would have considered taking her over my knee and whooping her ass for being so blatantly defiant and disrespectful towards me this morning, but unfortunately she is an inch taller already and a hefty 30 lbs. heavier than me! So whooping her ass isn't really an option....but I want to make her suffer. A LOT. The thing that really makes me even more angry is that when I picked her up from being at my friend's house for a couple of hrs (I went with my friend to the Dr. for some biopsy results) Katie still had her bad attitude, and she sat with her arms crossed which spoke volumes about her shitty disposition. She really does owe me an apology for being such a little bitch! I don't know if we are going to make it through these teen years....I really don't. :( Any good ideas for punishment?
1. Take the crocs away. She won't see them again until the weather outside is appropriate
2. Tell her if she is going to act like a 5 yr. old you will treat like a 5 yr. old and send her to bed @ 8.
3. Ground her from tv/computer/phone for a few days.
That is what I would do.
Why do you have to call the men to tell her what to do? This proves to her that YOU don't have the authority to make her mind....so why should she do what you say? It only means business when you tell on her.
Plus, if her feet get cold in crocs, she won't do it again. I mean, I understand she should listen and mind, but instead of making it a big fight, just say "you realize your feet are going to get wet and cold, right? So if this is your decision, no complaints...got it?" Then she has the power to decide and deal with natural consequences...
and neither of you start your day with a fight or calling other people into the fight or any of that nonsense.
Plus, maybe instead of focusing on making her suffer...A LOT (as you say)
why don't you focus on seeing why she was so hell bent on wearing those shoes? Or focus on getting the lesson of respect across rather than just making her suffer?
I agree with this. This was the first mistake. It sends the message that what Mom says doesn't mean anything. You're going to have an uphill battle to fix that....
Secondly, I make my kids work their butts off when there's any disrespect or defiance. They have done it, or tried it anyway, but found out very quickly that doing that equaled them doing manual labor around the house for several days at a time. I got a lot of yard work and household maintenence done around the house during that time. It worked for me.
It also worked for my parents, because this is what my siblings and I got for the same infractions.
Quoting FlyHippie:
Why do you have to call the men to tell her what to do? This proves to her that YOU don't have the authority to make her mind....so why should she do what you say? It only means business when you tell on her.
Plus, if her feet get cold in crocs, she won't do it again. I mean, I understand she should listen and mind, but instead of making it a big fight, just say "you realize your feet are going to get wet and cold, right? So if this is your decision, no complaints...got it?" Then she has the power to decide and deal with natural consequences...
and neither of you start your day with a fight or calling other people into the fight or any of that nonsense.
is she your oldest?
first thing- why punish? it's jsut a pair of shoes, if her feet get cold or wet and she is miserable, she will probably think twice next time (and she could take the socks off if they are wet)
You need to pick your battles hun, and honestly- this isn't that big of a deal in the scheme of life.
I would talk to her once everone has cooled off and ask WHY she wanted to wear them, and explain WHY you didn't want her to. I honestly wouldn't be punishing for this- but that's me
"So whooping her ass isn't really an option....but I want to make her suffer. A LOT."
wow...not even sure what to say about that - other than that's not a good way to feel about it or approach it. Makes me wonder what you would want to does anything else you don't like...yikes
It must be really hard having to be the strict parent. I would be upset and frustrated if I were in your position, I'm sure. But getting into a power struggle with your daughter isn't going to benefit either of you. I would choose your battles very carefully. I think i would have let her wear the crocks and if she ended up with cold feet so be it. Let her suffer the natural consequence of making a poor decision. In terms of her being disrespectful, I'm not sure what punishment I'd give but I'd sit her down and let her know what the consequences will be in a very calm manner. I understand why you're angry but I wouldn't let your daughter see that you are. She probably enjoys pushing your buttons and she may be getting some kind of weird satisfaction in upsetting you. The more calmly you can talk to her the better. I know it's not easy, though, I have a temper and there are times I want to scream at the top of my lungs. I sometimes have to give myself time-outs.
I've read a good book called, "Getting to Calm: Cool-headed Strategies for Parenting Tweens & Teens". It has helped me a lot and I refer back to it when I'm about to really lose it with one of my kids. Good luck with everything.
i would not "call her dad" in front of her. it makes you look weak...and sends the message that what he says is what goes which isn't true. i would have taken the shoes off her feet myself.
I agree, you shouldn't have picked this particular battle. HOWEVER...if your mama tells you to change your shoes, you change your shoes. I can TOTALLY understand the frustration over the defiance and lack of respect.
At some point, ya gotta figure out how to get her respect (without calling in the men..), and you have to figure out which battles are worth testing her obedience, and which are small enough to give her room to learn her own lessons....
and I strugle with this too, so I'm sorry if it sounds like I'm picking on you. I'm not.
i have a 13 year old names katie too!!!!! LOL!
i rarely rely on punishments with her anymore (it still works on my 7 year old)....but doesn't have much effect on her anymore.
i would just sit her down and explain why there are the rules you make.....and what type of relationship you'd like to establish with her. I usually get through with my older girl if i explain my expectations of her at her age and let her know if she acts like a 'little girl' i will treat her as such.


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January 30, 2014 By Lex K
So I am getting ready to finish replacing all of my clubs a project that started this fall. I have gotten 5-pw in ap2, 52, 56,and 60 degree vokey wedges and a 21 degree hybrid. I now need a driver and the other club is where my question comes in....
I have always had a hybrid, a driver, and a 3 wood that always gives me inconsistent results. So instead of buying a 250 dollar 3 wood that I might not use as often, I thought maybe I could pack two hybrids and fill the gap between my 21 degree hybrid and my driver.
I was thinking I would get a 17 degree and deloft it down to 16 degrees to fill the gap. I havent heard or seen of anyone doing this locally I was curious if anyone out there is using a driver and two hybrid set up instead of a wood? Thoughts or comments would be really appreciated!
No golf here for a couple more months so my wheels are spinning!
January 31, 2014 at 8:35pm
You really need to try before you buy. Some of the lower lofted hybrids may give you the same problems that your 3 wood did. I have a 16 degree cobra hybrid that I reshafted 6 times to get to work and have confidence in to go at greens with on long holes. Still , hybrids have the problem of favoring a draw ball flight. Even the better newer ones seem to be able to hit a draw better than a cut. Fairway woods seem to be able to work the ball better and get higher faster to go over stuff. You may just need to find the loft that works for you off the deck. The newer larger fairway woods can be hard to hit off the deck.
I can hit any 3 wood off a tee. That's not the problem. The problem is to have your longest club work from the fairway or light rough. You have to have a long club you can hit into greens. If your 3 wood is just a second driver for you leave it in the car. A tour player I played with gave me an old TM 200 3 wood after I told him my issue. The smaller head workd better for me off the fairway and rough. The 913 F I have currently is perfect. I set on D4 so 15.75 loft and I have the diamana S+ 72 in stiff flex. Interestingly my driver is a 913 D3 10.5 with the Diamana S+ in R flex. Typically players have a stiffer shaft in their drivers than their 3 woods.
I tried this shaft in a tour van fitting from titleist and bought THAT exact shaft. I wouldn't risk that a new one would be exactly the same. I was fit a year earlier with the same trackman and tour van for the Bassara in stiff. This S+ in regular worked better and feels better. When I got to 3 wood fitting the stiff was a clear winner both in numbers and feel. Again I begged to get the exact club I was fit for ,not just ordering the same thing new. Let them order a new one and put it in their fitting clubs.
I bought a new 913h with the specs that I was fit for ( Diamana S+ 82 stiff 19 degree D4 setting) and it's not the same feel or trajectory that I hit at my fitting. I couldn't get the demo out of the van as it was just introduced and they didn't have inventoryMy old cobra16 goes higher and straighter more consistently than the 913 h that's 19.
So try everything and buy what works for you. You may find that a 4 or 5 wood is the answer. Try a 5 wood with a 3 wood length shaft then put a lighter weight in the head.
The combo of one fairway wood and one hybrid gives me the most options. My longest iron is an AP1 714 5 iron but it's bent to 24 degrees which is 2 strong. It seems like a big gap to a 16 hybrid but I can choke down on the hybrid and get a broader range from 200-225. The 5 iron goes 185-190.
February 5, 2014 at 11:42am
As Kurt said, try before you buy.
Demo days will be upon us soon enough. Have you done any research on the adjustable fairway woods now being offered? For example, it might fit your game to get a 3W but up the loft from 15 to 16 or 17. Or, perhaps, you take a 5W and decrease the loft a bit. By all means, please get fitted for these clubs. That alone will cut down on your inconsistency.
I have both a 2H and 5W, each with 18 degrees of loft. The 5W shaft is 1.5" longer. I normally carry the 2H but put the 5W in the bag for certain courses.
February 5, 2014 at 6:20pm
I used to have a three wood from those guys who claim to have the hottest fairway woods on the market. Anyhow I sold it and purchased a 913F 15 degree and delofted it to a 14.25 and best decision I ever made. In addition I carry a 17 degree 913H and a 19 degree 910H. I had a 910F 17 degree and traded it in on the 913H 17 degrees and that was the best trade ever. More consistency and straighter. I can actually hit the hybrid as far as I hit the 17degree fairway wood and have hit it 220 with roll. I am 67 and need the hybrids. I do have a little gap in my clubs and that is between my 19 hybrid and my five iron but I can live with that. Go get fitted, but by all means look at Titleist hybrids they are awesome and they give you more options on the course. The biggest mistake most people make with their fairways and hybrids is they try to overpower them. Good luck in your selection, fairways and greens......
February 5, 2014 at 7:21pm
Side by side before buy always works. Don't get wrapped around the hybrid hype.
Try a 17 fairway vs a 17 hybrid. The 17 fairway can be brought down to 16.25 and play close to 3 wood loft or brought up to 18.5 and play like a 5 wood.
I found I can hit a 7 wood same distance as a 17 hybrid and it is a lot easier to hit the former off the deck. I have about a 10 yard difference between a 21 fairway and 21 hybrid. A 9 wood and a 4H hit about equal.
I found out 7 years ago that I hit a 5 wood or 7 wood better than a 2 or 3 hybrid.
February 6, 2014 at 10:55am
I think this is a great question and, at the end of the say, it comes down to what you hit most consistently and what setup you feel most confidant and comfortable with. I have a number of permutations that I have switched in and out of my bag. I have 16, 18 and 20 degree hybrids that can use based on the particular setup I desire.
For a while I was pulling my 3 wood all of the time. I did not feel comfortable standing over it was always thinking that "I'm going to pull the ball." Sure enough, I would (this game is mental, right) so the club was ineffective to have in my bag. Until had time to work the issues out in my head and on the range, I replaced it with the 16 degree hybrid and I was good to go. I then had a club that I could hit consistently, and more importantly, had confidence with. The 3 wood was longer than the 16 hybrid but it worked effectively as a replacement. I have not had this setup in a while and am back to my standard 15 degree 3 wood and 20 degree hybrid but when needed, the setup worked.
The point is to do whatever you feel comfortable with and whatever makes you most confident. There are 14 clubs in your bag and it is up to you to decide what clubs go into the mix and what fits best for your game. Also, you have the freedom to change the setup at any time to fit your game (except, of course, during a round).
Good luck and, as others have said, make sure you get properly fit. Try to take as many variables out of the equation as possible so, at then end of the day, the only variable left is your swing!
February 6, 2014 at 11:08am
Like everyone has said, go to a demo day and give it a try. Personally, I have a 14* 3 wood and 17* and 20* hybrids. For the way I play and the courses I play, that works best for my game. But you may be different. Figure out what type of shot you're looking for (lay-ups, tee-shots, into greens), what type of landing area you're looking at (small green, large green, fairway) and yardage you are looking for. Then try a couple of different options and see what works best.
February 6, 2014 at 12:04pm
Thanks everyone! I did get fitted for a 3 wood strengened to 16 degrees when I was fitted for everything else and hit it pretty well. What got me thinking about the hybrid was when I started walking the courses I play in my head thinking of shots. Of the courses I play most of the time I can use my driver or there short enough to use my 21 degree hybrid or an iron. I rarely use a 3 wood off the tee anymore.
Thats what got me thinking about this hybrid at the same loft because for the few times I would use it off the tee if I could be more consistant off the deck and still keep that same distance gap (which would need to be about 245-260 3 wood or hybrid at least) It might be worth looking into.
Is my reasoning sound like something that makes sense? No one around here is doing this so I am curious if there are any more guys that have tossed the woods for hybrids completely and what there seeing happen because if it.
Keep the brainstorming coming I have 2 months before we can play again in South Dakota!
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