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Carl Icahn and T. Rowe Price (TROW) aren't the only investors opposed to the $24.4 billion buyout for Dell (DELL). Pension funds have taken different sides in the battle over the company-endorsed bid led by CEO Michael Dell and Silver Lake Partners, which took a dramatic turn this week when Dell's board delayed a shareholder vote until next week.
According to reports by P&I Daily, $166 billion California State Teachers' Retirement System and the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan already voted their shares against the deal.
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The Pueblo County commissioners took little time Wednesday approving a new cultivation license for a medical marijuana store in Pueblo West.
The speed came in large part because the commissioners had taken a similar vote just a few months ago for the same applicant.
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CARBONDALE – As chair of an Illinois River conservation council, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon encouraged residents along the Illinois River to remain vigilant and take precautions as flood waters continue to rise over the coming days.
"While the northern portion of the Illinois River starts to recede, areas downstream of La Salle-Peru have not yet crested and could see the river raise another four to seven feet in the coming days," said Simon, who chairs the Illinois River Coordinating Council. "I will continue to work with state, local and disaster relief officials to provide aid to these vulnerable communities."
At present, the Illinois River is projected to crest at 29.4 feet early Wednesday morning in Peoria, about a half-inch higher than the previous record. Flood stage for the Illinois River in Peoria is 18 feet. Farther downstream, the river is projected to crest at 29.5 feet in Beardstown on Thursday morning, where the flood stage is at 14 feet.
As flood waters continue to rise, Simon reminded families to exercise caution and avoid driving through flood waters. Residents can monitor flood levels, find updates on road conditions and search for nearby shelters at www.ready.illinois.gov. To donate to the recovery effort or learn about volunteer opportunities, visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
"With more rain coming down last night and today, flooding throughout central and southern Illinois will get worse before it gets better," Simon said.
Governor Quinn has declared 44 counties as state disaster areas. Counties included in the state disaster declaration are Adams, Brown, Bureau, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Champaign, Cook, DeKalb, Douglas, DuPage, Fulton, Greene, Grundy, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Jersey, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kendall, Knox, Lake, LaSalle, Livingston, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, McHenry, Mercer, Morgan, Ogle, Peoria, Pike, Putnam, Rock Island, Schuyler, Scott, Stark, Tazewell, Whiteside, Will, Winnebago and Woodford.
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Brands seeking to improve their environmental credentials can look beyond the use of organic cotton to a range of new products and technologies that lower the levels of chemicals, water and energy needed to manufacture denim.
Although the denim industry has long been known to be resource intensive, a full picture wasn??™t known publicly until Levi Strauss & Co. shared results of its life cycle assessment on what went into making one pair of its iconic Levi??™s 501 style.
Examining the 2006 production year for jeans headed to the U.S. market, Levi??™s found that making one pair of 501s required almost 920 gallons of water, 400 megajoules of energy and expelled 32 kilograms of carbon dioxide. Levi??™s said this was equivalent to running a garden hose for 106 minutes, driving 78 miles and powering a computer for 556 hours.
Using organic cotton, while quick and easy, does relatively little to change these types of numbers. Suppliers are now responding with the types of products that could carry a larger impact, but progress is slow.
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TOKYO ??" Jil Sander??™s much-anticipated collection for Uniqlo has been dubbed +J.
Uniqlo on Wednesday unveiled the name and simple black logo in sans serif font, true to the designer??™s minimalist sensibility.
The Japanese fast-fashion brand, which is owned by Fast Retailing Co. Ltd., and the German designer had to find a creative detour around the fact that Japanese firm Onward Holdings Co. Ltd. owns the designer??™s former fashion house and retains commercial rights to her full name.
Sander??™s creative role at Uniqlo extends beyond the +J collection to the brand??™s other apparel and accessories for men and women. But it is understood that the designer is focusing her initial efforts on the fall-winter launch of this new collection, flying frequently between her home in Hamburg, Germany, and Tokyo.
The +J collection will be sold at Uniqlo??™s flagships in major cities and on the brand??™s own Web site. A release date has not been established yet, said a Fast Retailing spokeswoman.
The collection will consist of about 40 pieces for men and 100 for women, including coats, jackets, knitwear, T-shirts and accessories, the spokeswoman said. She declined to disclose price information.
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Georgia law requires that all customers age 64 years old and older conduct a vision test prior to being issued a Driver's License. Therefore, all customers age 59 or older are only allowed to purchase a 5 year term license.
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Georgia Law prohibits the customers Driver's License (DL) or Identification Card (ID) from being the same as the Social Security number (SSN). This is to protect the customer's personal identification information. If you renew, replace a lost, stolen or damaged, or change the address on your DL or ID and your card number is the same as your SSN, the system will automatically assign you a new number.
Please note that if your card number is changed you will be notified on your confirmation and you should contact your motor vehicle insurance company if applicable and provide them with the new number. You should also contact any other entities that identify you using your DL or ID number.
The CDL cancellation occurs when a customer is convicted of certain violations within certain periods of time. This cancellation prohibits customers that do not have a CDL license from obtaining one while the cancellation is in effect.
If you choose to surrender your Driver's License (DL) or Identification Card (ID) using the DDS Internet Services, that card will no longer be unexpired. If it is a Driver's License this means that the customer will no longer be a valid driver in Georgia. If an Identification card is surrendered, it means that the card is no longer unexpired for Identification purposes.
If a customer chooses to surrender a DL or ID via Internet Services and later chooses to renew, replace or change the address of the surrendered card, they will be required to visit a DDS CSC.
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The Red Menace
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March 26 2012 10:02AM
Oilers fans are, as has been noted here and myriad other places, in an interesting position. If the team loses, it does a better job of securing the second overall pick. If the team wins enough between now and the end of the season, they could conceivably slide out of the draft lottery entirely.
One thing that seems to be making it easier for fans is the so-called "Russian Factor." The consensus top pick in this year's draft is Nail Yakupov. The likely second pick – though there is some debate on this – is Mikhail Grigorenko. For many fans, that makes it easy to drop down – they want to see the Oilers pick a defenseman anyway, and they really would prefer the Oilers not draft a Russian.
This perspective is not unique to Oilers fans, or for that matter even to fans. The NHL has come a long way since the days when Sergei Fedorov and Pavel Bure were getting picked up for a song at the league's annual Entry Draft. Of course, back then the fear was that the Russians couldn't get out of the Soviet Union; today the fear is that they'd rather play for millions in the KHL than ride buses in the AHL or earn six figures on a three-year entry-level deal.
The KHL is a valid concern: Russia has poured money into the league, and done a good job of retaining their home-grown talent. Other concerns, however, are less valid.
For whatever reason, boasting a Russian name makes any player more vulnerable to accusations of being selfish or petulant or sporting a bad attitude. An alien, studying films of hockey broadcasts could be forgiven for thinking that an "Enigmaticrussian" is a human nationality.
And to be sure, there are examples. Alex Ovechkin is regarded by some as a partier; the pending UFA eligibility of Alexander Semin is openly talked about by some Caps fans as "addition by subtraction." Ilya Kovalchuk was scratched by former Devils head coach John MacLean after supposedly being late for a team function. And of course, Alexander Radulov earned disdain for the way he walked away on his entry-level contract to earn many multiples of his salary more in the KHL.
There are two problems with this: first, in many cases the difficulties attached to Russian players in the NHL are overstated; second, when other players do these sorts of things it doesn't automatically feed into perceptions about people of their nationality.
The second point is a big one. When Ray Emery gets exiled to Russia because of concerns about his professionalism, we don't talk about those crazy partiers from Hamilton, Ontario. When an unflattering Dustin Penner picture turns up, or Kyle Wellwood fails a fitness test, or Dustin Byfuglien gets arrested at an interesting weight, we don't hammer away on guys from Manitoba or Windsor or Minnesota. When Dany Heatley refuses to waive his no-trade clause to go to Edmonton, forcing the Senators to pay him a $4 million bonus, we don't grumble on how intractable and money-hungry guys who grew up in Calgary are. There's a long, long, long list of North American players with drug problems or alcohol problems or discipline problems or the problem of being born "Sean Avery." Rightly, those problems don't reflect on the person's nationality; they reflect on the person.
It's different with Russian players. If there's a negative story about a Russian it reflects not just on the player but on Russian hockey players in general. Dany Heatley drops from 100 points to 50 points, and there's a problem with Dany Heatley. Alexander Ovechkin drops from 100 points to 65 points, and there's a problem with the Capitals' Russian captain. Sidney Crosby sits out much of the season with concussion problems, and he's playing it safe, setting a sterling example of how hockey players should behave after suffering a head injury. Andrei Markov sits out much of the season while recovering from multiple knee surgeries, and we hear barely veiled barbs about intestinal fortitude and 'really, another setback? How surprising.'
It doesn't matter that Evgeni Malkin is leading the league in scoring by a mile. It doesn't matter that Pavel Datsyuk is arguably the best two-way player in the NHL, or that Sergei Fedorov was before him. It doesn't matter that Dmitri Yushkevich played through everything – and begged to play through a life-threatening blood clot – in hockey's largest media market. The different standard remains.
In some ways, it's hard to blame people who have this perception of Russian players – it isn't like the hockey media doesn't perpetuate it. Besides that, we don't see Russian grinders – because they're typically playing at home, for more money, in a country where they can speak their own language and live in a familiar culture. All we see is the top-end talent, and when that talent fails it's perceived as a lack of will rather than something else.
There's no evidence, of course, that Canadians would do any better on the whole if the situations were reversed. In fact, there's evidence to the contrary – during the lockout Kazan Ak-Bars, one of the wealthiest KHL clubs, went out and recruited NHL stars. For their troubles they saw Vincent Lecavalier (30GP – 7G – 8A – 15PTS) outscored by Ruslan Salei and Jaroslav Hlinka and Dany Heatley (11GP – 3G – 1A – 4PTS) play the role of a poor man's Alexei Simakov.
Regardless, Russian hockey players have a given reputation, among some fans, media, and probably the guys coaching and managing teams too. And that leads to regrettable situations where folks would rather not see their team take a chance on a given draft-eligible player, simply due to his nationality. Jason Bonsignore doesn't work out and we're still fine with seeing Americans drafted; Alexei Mikhnov doesn't work out and the Oilers better stay clear of the Red Menace.
March 26 2012, 08:06PM
Hold on there willis, what are you trying to do? Don't attempt to confuse me with fact and reasonable arguments. Russians bad. Stay away.
Well written article..........I think most hockey savvy fans are concerned about the legitimate option these players have of playing in the KHL.
The KHL is more of a threat than the finest Russian vodka.
Well written article..........I think most hockey savvy fans are concerned about the legitimate option these players have of playing in the KHL.
The KHL is more of a threat than the finest Russian vodka.
Nice article. But don't get me started on those Germans...:)
In my opinion, arguably the best observation Willis makes is that the 'grinders' and 'tough' European players tend to stay home as NHL GMs don't draft these types of players from afar. The result is a selection bias in the NHL of top end Euro talent with occassional courage/heart deficits. I don't think anyone would legitimately question the integrity of most Russians given the hardships they have endured. We are simply seeing a small test sample.


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I have a Crane Low Flow Toilet. The flapper keeps hitting the float which causes the toilet to run if not watched. I bought it in August at Lowes. When I looked at one last week in a good plumbing supply store the flapper and the float were a long ways from each other. Same style toilet in two different locations. I am puzzled by this and also what is the fix for this problem?
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Amtrak ridership hits record high amid GOP attacks
Amtrak says its trains carried 31.2 million passengers in the fiscal year ending in September, the highest annual ridership since the railroad was formed in 1971.
The nation's intercity passenger railroad said ridership grew 3.5 percent over the past 12 months compared with the previous budget year, and ticket revenue jumped 6.8 percent to a best ever $2.02 billion.
Amtrak President and CEO Joe Boardman said the numbers show there is "an undeniable demand to travel by rail."
Amtrak ridership increased every year but one over the past decade. It's up almost 50 percent from 2000.
Republicans recently have stepped up their campaign to end federal subsidies to Amtrak. Rep. John Mica, a Florida Republican and the House Transportation Committee chairman, has accused Amtrak of Soviet-style inefficiency.


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Wasps have recalled Christian Wade and James Haskell, while there's a promotion for Stephen Jones for their meeting with Bath.
Wasps have recalled wing Christian Wade and flank James Haskell, while there is a promotion for Stephen Jones for Sunday's clash with Bath.
In a positional switch, Elliot Daly is back at outside centre having featured on the wing and at full-back in the two most recent games.
London Wasps go into the game on good form, with five wins in their last seven games in the Aviva Premiership and a 100 per cent record at Adams Park this season.
However they have already been beaten by Bath this season – 30-23 in September at The Rec – and club captain Hugo Southwell says his side are very wary of the challenge on their hands.
"They beat us earlier this season so they will come up here confident they can get a win," he said.
"They're a very strong side defensively so any chances we get we're going to have to take. We've got nine points from our two games over the festive period so far and we know that another win this weekend would be a huge boost, but we can't expect it to happen – we've got to go out there and really front up."
Meanwhile, Nick Abendanon, Stuart Hooper and Dominic Day all return to the Bath starting line-up this weekend.
Abendanon comes back in at full-back, replacing Ollie Devoto. Horacio Agulla and Tom Biggs continue on the wings, with Matt Banahan and Kyle Eastmond combining in the centres once more. Stephen Donald and Michael Claassens also continue their half-back partnership.
Hooper and Day form a new second-row partnership, with Dave Attwood shifting to the bench. Paul James, Lee Mears and David Wilson are unchanged in the front row, as are Francois Louw, Guy Mercer and Ben Skirving at the back of the pack.
Form: London Wasps have won five of their last seven games in the Aviva Premiership and have climbed from 10th to 5th place in the table in the process. Wasps have won all eight matches played at Adams Park in all competitions this season. Bath drew 12-all at Exeter Chiefs on Saturday – their first tie since they visited Harlequins on 31 October 2010. Bath are without a win in their last three Premiership encounters and have only won on the road once this season in the tournament: 24-23 at Worcester Warriors on 1 September. Wasps have beaten Bath just once in their last four fixtures, whilst Bath's solo victory at Adams Park since 2005 was 27-23 on 1 October 2008.
The teams:
Wasps: 15 Hugo Southwell (c), 14 Christian Wade, 13 Elliot Daly, 12 Chris Bell, 11 Tom Varndell, 10 Stephen Jones, 9 Joe Simpson, 8 Billy Vunipola, 7 James Haskell, 6 Ashley Johnson, 5 James Cannon, 4 Joe Launchbury, 3 Phil Swainston, 2 T Rhys Thomas, 1 Zak Taulafo.
Replacements: 16 Tom Lindsay, 17 Tim Payne, 18 Will Taylor, 19 Marco Wentzel, 20 Sam Jones, 21 Charlie Davies, 22 Nick Robinson, 23 Andrea Masi.
Bath: 15 Nick Abendanon, 14 Horacio Agulla, 13 Kyle Eastmond, 12 Matt Banahan, 11 Tom Biggs, 10 Stephen Donald, 9 Michael Claassens, 8 Ben Skirving, 7 Guy Mercer, 6 Francois Louw, 5 Dominic Day, 4 Stuart Hooper (capt), 3 David Wilson, 2 Lee Mears, 1 Paul James.
Replacements: 16 Tom Dunn, 17 Charlie Beech, 18 Anthony Perenise, 19 Dave Attwood, 20 Will Skuse, 21 Mark McMillan, 22 Tom Heathcote, 23 Dan Hipkiss.
Date: Sunday, January 6
Kick-off: 15:00
Venue: Adams Park
Referee: Andrew Small
Assistant referees: Kevin Stewart, Nigel Carrick
Television match official: David Grashoff
Timekeeper: John Burtenshaw


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Zanies Comedy Club at Pheasant Run Resort
This "sister" of the legendary downtown Zanies has been making the Western suburbs laugh with the same great talent! Great for group outings and motor coaches!
CITY:St. Charles
Zanies Comedy Club - St. Charles
Popular comedians perform at Zanies, providing an evening of laughter and fun. The "sister" of the legendary downtown Zanies has been making the western suburbs laugh with the same great talent for over 20 years.
CITY:St. Charles
Since 1978, Zanies has presented the best in stand-up comedy. Past performers have included Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, and Richard Lewis. Photo Credit: ©Adam Alexander Photography
YOU! The Experience at the Museum of Science and Industry
More than just a body, you are a complex blend of your choices, your personality, and your environment. Who you are depends on how you care for yourself and enjoy your life. YOU! The Experience brings these elements together into an interactive exhibit examining and celebrating the experience of life itself. It is one of the first and largest exhibitions to showcase the connection between the human mind, body and spirit in the 21st century. Start exploring the exhibit's fun and fascinating opportunities to explore what it is to be … YOU!
Enjoy first run films in a renovated 1924 Spanish-style movie theater with five auditoriums all equipped with Dolby digital sound. Baby Barton Pipe Organ is played on Friday and Saturday nights.
A historic 1800s family farm that is maintained in its original location. Programs depict settlers' lives with period accuracy.
CITY:Wood Dale
Over the past twenty seasons, Writers' Theatre has become a major Chicagoland cultural destination with a national reputation for excellence. The company – known for the finest interpretations of classic and contemporary theatre – has garnered critical praise for the consistent high quality and intimacy of its artistry. Throughout the season Writers' will be offering post-show discussions on select Wednesday evenings following the performance in our Tudor Court space. In the Books on Vernon space they will be offering post-show discussions every other Wednesday evening.
Located in the center of the Magnificent Mile, and steps from the Michigan Avenue Bridge, The Wrigley Building has been a hallmark of Chicago's skyline since 1920. Designed as the headquarters for the successful chewing gum, the building was modeled after the Seville Cathedral's Giralda Tower in Spain. Today, it is still home to Wm Wrigley Jr. Company, and is perhaps best known for its dazzling white towers that illuminate the city at night.
Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology
The goals of the Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology are to collect and preserve literature and equipment pertaining to anesthesiology and to make available to the anesthesiology community, others in the medical profession and the public the most comprehensive educational, scientific and archival resources in anesthesiology.
Wonder Works is 6,400 square feet of fun, a place of creative play for kids birth to age eight. Located in Oak Park, Illinois at 6445 West North Avenue, the children's museum helps kids, their parents and caregivers unleash their imaginations through art, performance, design, building and more.
CITY:Oak Park
Located on Berwyn's bustling Roosevelt Road, Wire is a one-stop-shop for musicians with the latest technology for music production, performance, education, and distribution. Considered a first-class venue for its top-notch audio equipment, full-service modern lighting system, and multiple recording studios, Wire also offers a full beer list for patrons and artists alike.
The Winnetka Community House enriches the lives of the North Shore residents, their families, visitors and friends by providing diverse educational, cultural, social and recreational opportunities for people of all ages.
Wine Tasting Cruises with Shoreline Sightseeing
Featuring the wines of Chicago-area Lynfred Winery plus light refreshments and 90-minute cruise on Shoreline's climate-controlled Celebration. You will also receive a full pour of your favorite wine from the tasting. Depart Gateway Park at Navy Pier. See website for details, 312-222-9328
With Windy City Playhouse is a new kind of theater. A theater where high art and high levels of entertainment combine – a space for friends to gather, colleagues to engage and strangers to meet, all in the name of art. Our primary creative endeavor will be live theater, but other contributing art forms will play a part. With the addition of visual art, auditory art, and the art of mixology, we will entertain and engage audiences in a new and holistic way.
Willie Dixon's Blues Heaven Foundation
2120 S. Michigan Ave. is one of the most famous addresses in all of American pop history. Former home of the legendary Chess Records label from 1957 to 1967, 2120 housed the studio and recording company that begat legendary recordings by Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, Howlin' Wolf, Bo Diddley, John Lee Hooker, Etta James, Aretha Franklin and dozens of others.
Built in 1856, this Italianate building is home of the Aurora Historical Society and where you'll find historic photos, books, documents and maps covering Aurora's history from the 1830s to now. Tours of fully furnished home & exhibits offered by appointment. Season tours begin on Sun., April 10 and will be offered at 1, 2 and 3 pm every Wed. and Sun. through Sept. 28. They will be closed on July 3 to prepare for Independence Day. Tours are free; donations appreciated.
Will County Historical Society
Incorporated in 1964, the Will County Historical Society exists to connect people and organizations to the county's rich history. The Society's museum is housed in the original headquarters of the I&M Canal. Built in 1837, the structure played a central role in the design, financing, and construction of the Canal and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Changing exhibits highlight the history of Will County and the Canal. The Society's extensive collection includes significant county and canal-related records, including maps, plats, land records, obituaries, photographs, newspapers, receipts, and correspondence.
Will County Historical Society
Incorporated in 1964, the Will County Historical Society exists to connect people and organizations to the county's rich history. The Society's museum is housed in the original headquarters of the I&M Canal. Built in 1837, the structure played a central role in the design, financing, and construction of the Canal and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Changing exhibits highlight the history of Will County and the Canal. The Society's extensive collection includes significant county and canal-related records, including maps, plats, land records, obituaries, photographs, newspapers, receipts, and correspondence.
Wild Reef: Sharks at Shedd Aquarium
See sharks glide through underwater gardens of iridescent corals and garden eels. Wander through a lagoon and mangrove forest, and visit a fishing village where residents saved their reef from destruction.
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Housed in historic Turner Town Hall (National Register site), the museum features community history exhibits and a research collection including local history and railroad materials. The Kid Zone Gallery offers changing hands-on displays for all ages.
CITY:West Chicago
Wendella's Signature Lake & River Tour
The journey begins with an up-close perspective of Chicago's internationally-known architecture as seen from the Chicago River. Then venture through the Chicago Lock on to the calm, cool waters of Lake Michigan for expansive views of Chicago's extraordinary 26-mile skyline.
Watson Adventure Scavenger Hunts
Explore museums, historic neighborhoods and more while hunting for answers to tricky, humorous questions. Monthly hunts are offered for the public and private groups.
Waking the T. Rex - The Story of Sue in 3-D
No dinosaur in the world compares to SUE—the largest, most complete, and best preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex ever discovered. Get the inside scoop on SUE and the science behind the world's most famous T. Rex. Terror has a new appetite!
Victory Gardens Biograph Theater
Located in the famed Biograph Theater, one of Chicago's most celebrated historic landmarks, Victory Gardens Theater was the recipient of the 2001 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre. Victory Gardens is dedicated to presenting the work of great contemporary playwrights.


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|Volkl V-Torque String Scores
|String Movement
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According to our playtesters, Volkl V-Torque isn't a very good friend to the tennis ball. This is partly because of its unique construction. With its three deep grooves and six sharp edges, this shaped co-poly is clearly built for gripping, ripping and shredding the felt. In fact, our team was so impressed by V-Torque's sharp bite that we awarded it a near perfect score for spin. The other top score was given for control, which is not surprising given how reliably our biggest swings came down inside the lines. As for comfort, this string lives up to its poly pedigree, in that it was firm. However, as with Volkl Cyclone, the firm feel never rose to the level of discomfort. When tensioned correctly (which for us was in the mid fifties), the result was a crisp and precise response that avoided the common poly problem of excessive shock on off center hits. For the big hitter who is looking to hit a heavy spin-loaded ball without having to sacrifice much feel or playability, Volkl V-Torque is a great option.
Constructed from a fairly stiff and inelastic material, Volkl V-Torque does not pack a ton of power. However, unlike the stiffest polys, it doesn't feel completely dead outside the sweetspot. The upshot for Chris was predictability across the hitting zone. He said, "I found this string to be pretty low powered. It is definitely a control string, but that allowed me to supply the power and take a full swing at the ball. I liked the consistent level of power I was finding. I was still able to get power out of the upper hoop of my racquet, and that's not the case with every Pro Braided string I've tried. The power level had a gradual drop off as I moved outside of the sweetspot, and it was that consistent level of power that I liked the most."
Mark also appreciated V-Torque's predictability, especially on faster swings. He said, "In terms of power, the V-Torque poly delivers low power/high control, which is what one expects from a poly. No surprises. You know exactly what you are going to get when you take a big swing."
V-Torque, with its low power, decent pocketing and exceptional bite, is one of the most impressive spin strings we've tested. For Mark, the ball rotation was huge. He said, "This is where the V-Torque string distinguishes itself from other polys - profiled or not. With its three lengthwise channels and six edges, you could legitimately rename it "razor ribbon". This poly has a very easy time grabbing hold of the fur of a tennis ball, and for any player exhibiting the modern, loopy swing pattern, access to spin is top notch. In fact, I would say that it offers such easy access to spin that the V-Torque wears down the ball felt a bit quicker than most other strings I have played with. I was getting enough rotation on the ball during the review that I had to stop and remove ball fur from my eye; now that's spin potential!
Chris also got some serious bite, along with a surprising amount of dwell time. He said, "I was able to get a lot of spin on my shots with this string. Even when I didn't catch the ball cleanly, I was happy to see my shots have enough spin to drop inside the lines. I was able to get away with being a tad late on a full, fast swing and still stay inside the lines thanks to all the spin I was finding. I found more spin out of this than my regular Cyclone, and it was getting close to the spin I find with Kirschbaum Spiky Shark. I liked the spin on both topspin and slice shots, and it seemed like the string would really bite into the ball. For a firm feeling string, I was surprised that it felt like I was getting some good ball pocketing on the strings. That prolonged sense of contact made this string feel even more spin-friendly."
Durable control strings like Volkl V-Torque are not known for their comfort. Having said that, neither of our players had any issues with impact shock. In fact, Mark found it pretty comfortable for a poly, saying, "Sometimes when you lace up a frame with a particular string you can get a pretty good idea of what to expect at contact. There are some strings that are pretty harsh on the hand modeling contract, so to speak, and sort of play harshly as well. The V-Torque is an exception to that scenario, as it is an edgy string to lace up in a frame, but plays quite a bit softer for a poly. Relatively speaking, I would consider it an 'easy on the arm poly'."
For Chris this string had enough firmness to make him feel connected to the ball, but not so much firmness that the sweetspot felt unduly small. He said, "V-Torque plays quite firm. However, I never found this to be a jarring string. My racquet felt decently forgiving on off center shots, even though the stiffness of the Pro Braided can have it feeling a tad brassy on shanks with some strings. I liked the firm feel, as it had me feeling connected to the ball without feeling like my arm was taking a beating. I also got to hit this string in hybrids, and I found the comfort to be vastly improved with a soft multifilament cross string -- yet I still got most of the spin and control benefits that I found with a full bed of V-Torque."
If our playtesters have it right, Volkl V-Torque is not merely a control string - it's an outstanding control string. Chris appreciated the precision across a variety of swing speeds and court locations, saying, "The level of control was simply exceptional with this string. I felt like I could put the ball exactly where I wanted. As I mentioned in my power comments, V-Torque made the stringbed feel very consistent. I could take big cuts at the ball with this string without worrying about my shots flying on me. At net the string felt very precise and I loved the control I was finding on my volleys. It was also a great string for hitting drop shots, as it was easy for me to feel the depth and direction I was getting from the stringbed."
The issue of control was quite simple for Mark. He said, "V-Torque gets very high marks in the low power/high control realm. If control is what the player is seeking, then V-Torque delivers exactly what a poly loving player would expect."
Though neither of our playtesters reported excessive tension loss over the test period, Chris experienced some notching. He said, "I didn't break this string during the 2-3 weeks of testing, but it did notch more than many co-polys. The surface of V-Torque has aggressive edges which make it great for grabbing the ball. However, I also found it sawed through itself quickly, and it really notched up a softer cross string when in hybrid form."
Mark also experienced some notching, but he was satisfied with how long V-Torque lasted. He said, "I was able to get in ten-twelve hours of hard play before I noticed pronounced notching, which is darn good for a profiled string. The tension drop was minimal from the starting point of 54 pounds of tension."
Mark - "The spin, control, and comfort were all there to a high degree. I cannot complain about any aspect of its playability, but is a bit harsh feeling on the hands while stringing, which may be an admission of me being a wimp."
Chris - "I loved the spin and control I found with this string. It played best when freshly strung, as I got the most grip and snapback on the ball for excellent spin."
Mark - "I laced up some hybrids of the V-Torque, and it seems like this string is sharp enough to begin the sawing process, on the softer string, during the string job itself."
Chris - "My only knock on this string was that it notched quicker than some other strings. While that may have hindered the string's ability to snap back on itself, I still found a high level of control for the duration of the test. There was a slight degradation of spin once the string notched up, but the low powered response meant my racquet head speed was high, so there was still a lot of spin on my shots."
Mark - "I am already getting customer questions comparing the V-Torque to the Cyclone, since they are both Volkl strings. The V-Torque, I felt, was a slightly softer string than the Cyclone, but had the edges to grab the ball with less attention being paid to producing spin. It feels like Dunlop Black Widow when stringing, and it grabs the ball similarly, but it plays softer. Solinco Tour Bite/Tour Bite Soft are also comparable, with its rough exterior, and squared off profile. I should also include the Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour string, as it is another high quality, edgy poly, that is fairly firm and provides easy access to spin."
Chris - "This string played firmer than my go to Cyclone and was lower powered. The level of spin was higher, though, and I'd put it up there against any co-poly for spin -- especially when freshly strung. Kirschbaum Spikey is comparable, as is Solinco Tour Bite and Tecnifibre Razor Code."
(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)
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|Playability Duration
|String Movement
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|Playability Duration
|String Movement
Racquet: Slazenger Pro Braided 95
Playtest Tension: 56 lbs
Usual String: Volkl Cyclone 16
Racquet: Wilson BLX Steam 99S
Playtest Tension: 54 lbs
Usual String: Volkl Cyclone 16
Review date: May 2013. If you found this review interesting or have further questions or comments please contact us.
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We almost died laughing when we ran into an office here at NationHQ and told everyone in a really excited voice "Kevin Lowe just fired a Head Coach under his direction" and watched their eyes light up with glee and later dislodge from their sockets when they read that it was Jeff Truitt not MacT. That's gold. Fire Jeff Truitt whoever the hell pulled the trigger on that deal. Well done. *shakes head*
Mr Gretz is in the building -- Swagger on a hundred thousand trillion.
If we had a sports radio in good old E-Town right now it would be called "Swearing and Punching with Wanye Gretz." Don't get us wrong -- we love the citizens of the Nation who call in to the sports shows to talk shop. But if we had every other dink and his dog calling in with brilliant insights like "It's time to fire Craig MacTavish" we would put our fist through the face of the first person we could find. Because we would never EVER have a co-host in this fictional radio scenario, the first person we would most likely see is ourselves. So now not only are we listening to the most obvious crap day in and day out but we are also punching ourselves in the face on an hourly basis thanks to this level of dumb-dumbery. What a great show that would be.
Yeah, we get it.
MacTavish needs to go.
Chris Brown probably shouldn't have taken that limo ride with Rhianna this weekend either.
Tell us something that we don't know.
Anyone with functioning eyeballs and any remaining neurons firing in their brain matter can see that MacT needs to hit the dusty trail. It's clear to all involved except (incredibly) those who actually have "make Oilers good" in their job description. Other than those clowns, every single Oilers fan knows this team smells worse than Keith Richards after a bender. And still our boy Gregor gets 965 calls per show from guys saying "You know Gregor, as a night watchman at a ball bearing factory for over 40 years I can tell you that I know how to respond to back breaking pressure. This clown MacT has no idea what he is doing and can't take the heat." And though this is the eleventh call in a row offering up the exact same point, Gregor has the patience of a Jedi and acts as though it is the first time he has had this brilliant insight brought to his attention.
Not us though.
Next person who tells us that MacT needs to be fired is going to get a patented Wanye Gretz roundhouse kick to the grill. We get it. Everyone knows. You know, we know, the night watchman at a ball bearing factory knows. Let's just say it goes without saying that MacT needs to go at this stage of the ol' shiteroo.
From now on we are going to start all of our comments/articles/facebook posts/twitter posts/sky writing commentary with "FMNF." This stands for "Fire MacT Now Fuckers." By starting all of our commentary with that simple acronym, we will make it evident to all involved that we are strongly in the camp of walking into the offices of everyone who is supposed to be in charge of this heartless hockey squadron and handing them a pink slip. Everyone except for Tambellini – who is the new guy – and Kevin Lowe.
We can already see the comments:
Commenter: FMNF – But Wanye – Kevin Lowe is histories greatest monster. For example (insert example here)
To this we would reply as follows:
Wanye Gretz: FMNF – You know you have a valid point about Kevin Lowe wearing a suit made of suck lately. But colour us crazy when we point out that K-Lowe is the first draft ever of the Edmonton Oilers and has won six Cup rings. He has been Team Captain of the Oil, did something or other for the Olympic Team, was felled by an inner ear disorder and later became Coach. He is a pillar of the community in this City when he could be living pretty much anywhere by now and there isn't a soul on earth that deserves the job more as President of Hockey something-something of the Oilers than K-Lowe.
But the curly haired one? Hit the bricks. We all get it now.
FMNF will save us all precious keystrokes without letting MacT off the hook. Think of all the stuff we can talk about with all of this new free time. We could discuss things that have been largely ignored.
For example try this one on for size:
The Oil are screwed. They should really think about firing the coach. Oh yeah, if Erik Cole gets traded and the Oil miss the playoffs, the Oilers will no longer be our favourite sports team owned by Daryl Katz anymore. The unnamed quasi-semi-pro local baseball squadron will take that prize.
February 10 2009, 10:52AM
jdrevenge wrote:
TSN.ca… How many times can you say labrum in a press release….
FMNF - better to have a torn labrum than a torn labia. That's just no fun for anyone. Worse than sand in the vagina, which I understand afflicts many lamer and casuck fans. I'm just sayin'!
February 10 2009, 11:08AM
FMNF - So imagine yourself as Chris Brown. You've got Money, Cars, Mansions and a Smokin' Hot Lady Friend...who also has money, cars and mansions. For whatever reason you decide that this life you've carved out for yourself sucks, and think..."gee...you know what? ..I don't think Rhianna has seen the drywall up close." BAMB. Now you're in hot water. ...and for what?!?...cuz you got bored with your kickass life? Celebreties are lame. Anyways...who saw this coming?!?
February 10 2009, 11:56AM
Oh, and Welcome Back Wayne!!
February 10 2009, 10:30AM
TSN.ca... How many times can you say labrum in a press release.... .
Less than a week after being placed on the injured list, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Lubomir Visnovsky's season is over due to an upcoming surgery on his injured labrum. The 32-year old will have surgery on his injured right labrum on Thursday. The procedure will be performed by Dr. Robert Balyk in Edmonton. Visnovsky hurt his labrum last Tuesday in the third period of Edmonton's 3-1 home ice loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. Visnovsky had eight goals and 23 assists in 50 games this season.
February 10 2009, 10:36AM
FMNF - I think that picture accurately represents this season. Pure gold.
The Habs are stumbling, though, so I have hopes for tomorrow. Of course, we're wearing the Third Jerseys. This is gonna be a battle of...well...I dunno, but it'll be some sort of battle of lame proportions.
February 10 2009, 10:38AM
Wayne Gretz wrote:
Chris Brown probably shouldn't have taken that limo ride with Rhianna this weekend either.
Now THIS is interesting. What happened in the limo?
February 10 2009, 10:40AM
jdrevenge wrote:
Less than a week after being placed on the injured list, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Lubomir Visnovsky's season is over due to an upcoming surgery on his injured labrum.
Just looked up what "labrum" was on Wikipedia. Hip socket issues. Any of the more-educated minds out there know how tough hip problems are to come back from?
In any case, while I maintain I have some hopes for tomorrow, with Visnovsky out, I'm losing hope for this season...But I still support the Vish for Greene/Stoll trade.
February 10 2009, 10:41AM
MarcAndre Pooalot wrote:
Wayne Gretz wrote: Chris Brown probably shouldn't have taken that limo ride with Rhianna this weekend either. Now THIS is interesting. What happened in the limo?
WHAT?? Really??
February 10 2009, 10:44AM
@ Wanye Gretz: Oh. Damn.
February 10 2009, 10:50AM
ya and if you thought that was interesting... Just found this little doozy when googlin for rhianna chris brown. I LOL'd so hard my hat fell off.
More to the point love the cartoon!!! Was that published in a paper or exclusively for ON?
February 10 2009, 10:53AM
FMNF- Roesch is a comedic genius. That is some clever ass sh*t.
February 10 2009, 10:54AM
I am the Law, I think you looked up the wrong labrum. Visnovsky hurt his shoulder and when one types "labrum" into wiki, you get several returns, two of which are 'glenoid labrum' (part of the scapula) and the other 'acetabular labrum' (part of the hip joint). The scapula is the shoulder blade.
regardless, this sucks as Visnovsky has been one of the better Oilers this year.
I am really curoius what will happen the next few weeks and whether the Oilers becomse seller or buyers come the March trade deadline.
Go Oilers GO!!!
February 10 2009, 10:55AM
socaldave wrote:
jdrevenge wrote: TSN.ca… How many times can you say labrum in a press release…. FMNF - better to have a torn labrum than a torn labia. That's just no fun for anyone. Worse than sand in the vagina, which I understand afflicts many lamer and casuck fans. I'm just sayin'!
Sandy vag sucks for sure.
February 10 2009, 10:56AM
jayoilfan wrote:
am really curoius what will happen the next few weeks and whether the Oilers becomse seller or buyers come the March trade deadline.
FMNF Please let them became sellers! It's the right thing to do.
@ Wanye Gretz: You're still alive!
February 10 2009, 10:56AM
I was on my way to the Acme ball-bearing factory today, thinking about how much better the Oil would be if they would just fire Mactavish...did I mention I have worked there for 40 yrs... Kevin Lowe won't take my calls. KLowes accomplishments are a little dog-eared. Other than being part of the Olympic posse he hasn't pissed a drop in at least 20+ yrs. Fire the bastard.
I just tore my Labrum laughing at that picture.
That is all.
By the way, I want odds on a "Fire Mac T" chant at Rexall the next time the Oilers are down in a game. My money says the next time they're down by 4 goals, the chant will come. Any takers?
February 10 2009, 11:06AM
-FMNF- It's kind of catchy, now say it 3 times fast...
I tried it, kind of a tongue twister.
February 10 2009, 11:07AM
MarcAndre Pooalot wrote:
Wayne Gretz wrote: Chris Brown probably shouldn't have taken that limo ride with Rhianna this weekend either. Now THIS is interesting. What happened in the limo?
Bitch slapped her like SEMIN
FMNF - IF the Oilers do get rid of MacT, besides the obvious Quinn, Torterella, Nolan, and Hartley, who else will be available this summer (based on projected standings? Or in other words who else getting the pink slim that would possibly be a good fit?
February 10 2009, 11:11AM
@ jdrevenge: FMNF -- Exclusive to the Nation, my man.
sorry my grammar sucked - typing too fast
David Staples over at cult of hockey just posted that a source says the Oilers are close to signing Jagr.
@ I Am The Law: Actually the labrum is located in the shoulder.
Great - another acronym
Signed, people who STILL don't know what GDB means yet.
February 10 2009, 11:26AM
@ Chaz: I say down only 3 goals before the chant we all want to hear.
February 10 2009, 11:27AM
BUCK75 wrote:
Great - another acronym Signed, people who STILL don't know what GDB means yet.
GDB == Game Day, Bitches. See the first GDB for l'understangingue. We eventually changed it to GDB because of the swearing. And we change Time to Day because we always forget what we've written in the past.
Very catchy - much in the lines of shitanusly™
*puts quarter in envelope & mails collect to Wanye @ OilersNation world HQ*
February 10 2009, 11:28AM
BUCK75 wrote:
Great - another acronym Signed, people who STILL don't know what GDB means yet.
I think it means Game Day Blog.
February 10 2009, 11:28AM
@ The Towel Boy:
...lol..or bitches. never thought of that.
February 10 2009, 11:28AM
@ bdubya: The link to the Jagr story is here.
@ TonyT:
The Pittsburgh guy, can't remember his name though, with his squad no excuses for not being 4th or better.
You're not dead!
February 10 2009, 11:29AM
You know that with this FMNF moratorium you've just reduced your GDB comment counts by about 2/3, right?
February 10 2009, 11:30AM
There's actually labrums in two places, the hip-joint like you said and the scapula (shoulder blade). So it could be either on his hip or shoulder. I guess it must be one of the NHL's new upper/lower body injuries.
@ bingofuel:
I know what it means- the newb's have asked occassionally. Can hardly wait for some guy to come on here & ask "why does everyone start their post off with FMNF?"
Pretty soon you guys will need a glossary or decoder ring to read posts :D
February 10 2009, 11:33AM
RE: Possibility of Jagr to Edmonton.
WTF?!? Didn't see that coming.
I'll believe it when I see it.
Oh, and with Vish out for the remainder of the season...does our cap still carry his salary? or part of it? or what? Anyone?
@bdubya Gregor addressed this rumor yesterday, however he stated he would have to go through waivers. Can anyone explain that to me?
February 10 2009, 11:37AM
@ The Towel Boy: If/when he's placed on LTIR it won't cost against the cap.
February 10 2009, 11:39AM
@ OvenChicken8:
FMNF - Thx mate.
February 10 2009, 11:41AM
I could see a team picking him up on waivers for sure. A team like Pittsburg that has priority over us.
TonyT wrote:
@bdubya Gregor addressed this rumor yesterday, however he stated he would have to go through waivers. Can anyone explain that to me?
That would be the same situation that Dubliwitz just went through when the NYI signed him but Columbus claimed him off waivers.
WTF is FMNF? LUBO injury FTMFL!!
February 10 2009, 11:45AM
@ The Towel Boy:
If Vis goes on LTIR we can replace him with someone of equal salary value for the remainder of the season. That's what Philly did with Briere and that's why they're $10M over the cap right now and cut him open for no reason (they needed time to dump salary and get back under the cap).
What I learned from Gregor's last chat with the Oilers capologist: LTIR is not different than IR, except that you get injury replacement money if they're on LTIR. So what's the benefit of IR? Never figured that one out.
February 10 2009, 11:46AM
Oh, and FMNF.
I think it's the same shoulder injury that Moreau had a couple seasons back. A buddy of mine had this and had surgery and was out of service for a couple months and needed lots of physio after. I can't imagine getting back to normal everyday life is the same as getting into 'game shape' so he most likely is done for the year.
No Lubo?! Did we just become a seller? I wonder what kind of return we would even get for anybody. All the buyers out there won't be willing to give up anybody of any consequence. Are we going to trade Cole for a prospect or 2? Maybe a pick? Maybe try package some of these guys up with a couple picks and throw in the kitchen sink to get Kovalchuk? I DO NOT envy Tambo that's for sure! **tick tick tick**
February 10 2009, 11:49AM
@ jayoilfan:
Thanks for the correction! My bad!
February 10 2009, 11:51AM
FMNF, I think we should give Chris Brown a contract, because he knows how to finsh his hits
February 10 2009, 11:54AM
Wanye has been released from custody!
KLowe has to go also. He is not the one to lead us to the next level.
As an alternative, Rexall could provide every ticket or PPV purchaser with Oxycontin or Ativan.


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Heineken Cup champions Leinster recorded their first win of the new PRO12 season after beating the Dragons 45-25 on Saturday.
Heineken Cup champions Leinster recorded their first victory of the new PRO12 season after defeating the Dragons 45-25 in Dublin on Saturday.
After Tom Prydie and Ian Madigan had registered three points apiece early on, Leinster struck the first meaningful blow with young winger Andrew Conway crossing after Noel Reid had made an excellent break.
The Irishmen weren't ahead for long though as Reid went from hero to villain, throwing a loose pass that was intercepted by fly-half Steffan Jones, who had just enough pace to run it in from well inside his own half for a try.
Two more Madigan penalties to just one from Prydie then edged the reigning Heineken Cup champions in front before Ben Marshall spotted a gap in the Dragons' defensive line and darted over from close range to stretch the lead.
Leinster are notoriously good frontrunners and the visitors didn't help themselves when prop Nathan Williams got himself sent to the sin bin in the dying stages of the first half.
The home side made them pay, Madigan adding another penalty to make it 26-13 at half-time before Shane Jennings powered over from a line-out drive and Fionn Carr finished off a typically fluid Leinster move to widen the gap to 25 points with 10 minutes gone in the second half.
The Dragons didn't throw in the towel though and tries from Prydie, who finished off a good break down the right-hand side, and full-back Dan Evans gave them hope of mounting an improbable comeback.
It wasn't to be though as Leinster held firm for the final quarter of the match and Brendan Macken added a bit of extra gloss to the victory in the final minute, making an interception and sprinting the length of the field to score the hosts' fifth try of the night.
The teams:
For Leinster:
Tries: Conway, Marshall, Jennings, Carr, Macken
Con: Madigan 3, Nacewa
Pen: Madigan 4
For Dragons:
Tries: Jones, Prydie, Evans
Con: Prydie 2
Pen: Prydie 2
Leinster: 15 Isa Nacewa, 14 Andrew Conway, 13 Brendan Macken, 12 Noel Reid, 11 Fionn Carr, 10 Ian Madigan, 9 John Cooney, 8 Leo Auva'a, 7 Shane Jennings, 6 Ben Marshall, 5 Quinn Roux, 4 Leo Cullen (c), 3 Jamie Hagan, 2 Sean Cronin, 1 Jack McGrath.
Replacements: 16 Tom Sexton, 17 Heinke van der Merwe, 18 Martin Moore, 19 Devin Toner, 20 Jordi Murphy, 21 Luke McGrath, 22 Colm O'Shea, 23 Darren Hudson.
Dragons: 15 Dan Evans, 14 Will Harries, 13 Pat Leach, 12 Andy Tuilagi, 11 Tom Prydie, 10 Steffan Jones, 9 Jonathan Evans, 8 Toby Faletau, 7 Jevon Groves (c), 6 Hywel Stoddart, 5 Adam Jones, 4 Ian Nimmo, 3 Nathan Buck, 2 Sam Parry, 1 Nathan Williams.
Replacements: 16 Hugh Gustafson, 17 Aaron Coundley, 18 Tim Ryan, 19 Lewis Evans, 20 Tom Brown, 21 Liam Davies, 22 Ashley Smith, 23 Hallam Amos.
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Whether you call it soda, pop or coke, soft drinks hold a special place in many of our hearts. Sit back, pop open a can, and take this quiz to see how much you know about your favorite fizzy beverages.
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Question 1 of 30
In 1985, this brand became the first soft drink in space.
On July 12, 1985, astronauts tested the "Coca-Cola Space Can" aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger.
Question 2 of 30
Which soda claimed it could "dispel hangovers" and "take the ouch out of grouch?"
7UP originally contained lithium citrate, a mood stabilizing drug used today to treat depression and bipolar disorders under trade names Litarex and Demalit. It contained lithium until 1948.
Mountain Dew
Question 3 of 30
"Brad's Drink" was the original name for what popular soft drink?
Barq's Root Beer
In 1898, Caleb Davis Bradham made "Brad's Drink," now known as Pepsi, in his North Carolina drugstore.
Dr. Brown's
Question 4 of 30
What was Coca-Cola's first no-calorie drink?
Diet Barq's
Diet Coke
Tab was introduced in 1963 when Americans were starting to watch their weight. Its name implies people were keeping "Tabs" on their weight.
Question 5 of 30
Frosty Dog was the mascot for what soft drink from 1956 to the early 1960s?
Dr. Pepper
Frosty Dog appeared in advertising for Dr. Pepper along with slogans like "frosty man, frosty!" and "friendly pepper-upper."
Mug Root Beer
Question 6 of 30
Which of the following was a slogan used in Coca-Cola advertising?
"Thirst knows no Coca-Cola."
"The great national temperance beverage"
It's definitely not "Coke is it!," but the 1906 slogan "the great national temperance beverage" was appropriate for a time when society was pulling away from alcohol.
"It's refreshing."
Question 7 of 30
This is the official soft drink of the state of Nebraska.
Only two states have an official soft drink. Kool-Aid was invented in Nebraska in 1927.
Mello Yello
Question 8 of 30
How many soft drinks from Coca-Cola are consumed every second?
Consumers drink a whopping 10,450 Coca-Cola soft drinks, including Diet Coke, Sprite and Fanta, every second of every day!
Question 9 of 30
This soda was created in 1869 and sold in Jewish delis in New York City.
Dr. Brown's
Dr. Brown's was also originally sold by soda salesmen going door to door in Jewish neighborhoods of the city.
Old Dominion Root Beer
Question 10 of 30
What soda company offers its popular drink in Hot, Not as Hot and Diet?
Delaware Punch
Blenheim Ginger Ale
Blenheim Ginger Ale in South Carolina has been producing ginger ale since 1903.
Sprecher Root Beer
Question 11 of 30
Which soft drink is available in a kosher version during March and April for Passover?
In the U.S., Coca-Cola is sweetened with high fructose corn syrup, so it's not kosher. But Coke made with pure cane sugar is offered between March and April for Passover and can be identified by a yellow cap.
Red Bull
Question 12 of 30
Which Coca-Cola product debuted in 1985?
Cherry Coke
Cherry Coke premiered in February 1985 as a throwback to the flavor kids could get at their local drugstore, where soda jerks would add cherry syrup to fountain Coca-Cola.
Diet Coke
Vanilla Coke
Question 13 of 30
How much tuition money has the Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway campaign awarded since 2008?
$2.5 million
$5 million
$7 million
Since 2008, Dr. Pepper has given away more than $7 million in tuition money to students.
Question 14 of 30
Which soft drink helped shape the iconic image of Santa Claus?
In 1931, Coca-Cola commissioned Michigan-born illustrator Haddon Sundblom to create advertising images using a friendly and plump Santa Claus. From 1931 to 1964, Coca-Cola advertising showed this cheery Santa delivering toys, reading letters and enjoying a Coke. Today Sundblom's original oil paintings are some of the most prized in the company's collection.
RC Cola
Question 15 of 30
Which of the following is a real soft drink?
Squirt is a citrus-flavored soda created by Herb Bishop in 1938 in Phoenix.
Question 16 of 30
This soft drink was created in 1917 in Salisbury, North Carolina by a general store owner named L.D. Peeler.
Mountain Dew
Today Peeler's great-grandson Cliff Ritchie still leads the company.
RC Cola
Question 17 of 30
Which discontinued Coca-Cola soft drink catered to the hip-hop and DJ subcultures?
Sprite Remix
Sprite Remix, which was discontinued in 2005, had an extra hint of fruit flavor.
Question 18 of 30
If you drank one different Coca-Cola product every day, how long would it take you to try all of them?
six and a half months
two weeks
nine years
Coca-Cola has more than 3,500 beverages, from sodas to soy-based drinks.
Question 19 of 30
What is the oldest surviving soft drink brand in the United States?
Dr. Pepper
Dr. Pepper was created in Waco, Texas in 1885.
Question 20 of 30
Singer/songwriter Donovan had a 1966 hit with a song of the same name as this groovy soft drink.
Mello Yello
"Mellow Yellow" by Scottish singer/songwriter Donovan reached No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1966 and No. 8 in the U.K. in early 1967.
Mountain Dew
Dad's Root Beer
Question 21 of 30
The logo for Mug Root Beer features what breed of dog?
Mug started out as a regional brand in the San Francisco area in the 1950s and features a bulldog on its logo.
Question 22 of 30
This drink, made of ginger ale and a splash of grenadine, is named for a famous child actress.
Jerry Mathers
Shirley Temple
Although the Shirley Temple was created in the actress' name, she didn't like the cocktail.
Ashley Olsen
Question 23 of 30
What soft drink was the first product ever to appear on the cover of Time magazine?
Coca-Cola became the first product to grace the cover of Time Magazine on May 15, 1950.
Dr. Pepper
Question 24 of 30
What do the "A" and "W" in A&W Root Beer stand for?
Allen and Wright
The "A" and "W" stand for Allen and Wright, the last names of the two founders of the company.
Alice and Waters
Anderson and Wilson
Question 25 of 30
What soda did the press snap photos of Vice President Richard M. Nixon and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev drinking during the 1959 American Expo in Moscow?
The two world leaders were photographed drinking Pepsi, and eventually Pepsi became the first capitalist product sold in the Soviet Union.
Orange Crush
Question 26 of 30
This soda has more milligrams of caffeine than any other (excluding energy drinks).
Mountain Dew Game Fuel
Bawls Root Beer
Cult Cola
One 16.9-ounce can of Cult Cola has 320 milligrams of caffeine, while Mountain Dew Game Fuel has 121 milligrams and Bawls Root Beer has 100 milligrams.
Question 27 of 30
What was the top selling energy drink of 2014?
Red Bull
Red Bull topped the energy drink market in 2014 with a dominating 43 percent market share.
Rock Star
Question 28 of 30
What famed 20th-century folk artist commonly included the Coca-Cola bottle in his works of art?
Andy Warhol
Howard Finster
Baptist minister and self-taught artist Howard Finster regularly mixed pop culture and religious images in his artwork. He began incorporating the Coca-Cola bottle into his art in the 1970s.
Grandma Moses
Question 29 of 30
Big-name celebrities like David Bowie, Michael J. Fox, Joe Montana, Britney Spears, Beyoncé and Halle Berry have all lent their faces to what drink's advertising campaigns?
"The joy of Pepsi" campaign kicked the brand into the new millennium by featuring some of the era's most iconic celebrities.
Question 30 of 30
Which soda brand's advertising spawned widespread American usage of a word that means "courage, determination, or energy"?
The word "moxie" entered the American lexicon circa 1930, a nod to the soft drink's original "Nerve Food" designation and supposed invigorating powers.
Jolt Cola