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Saturday, September 03, 2011
Michigan vs. WMU Open Thread
Michigan wins, 34-10 after game called with 1:27 left in 3rd Q due to weather. So nice to not need healing pictures to start off the season!
(pic via MVictor Twitter feed)
It's finally here! Not only a new season, but a new beginning (at least it sure feels that way). I was so excited last night, I could barely sleep.
Post your gameday thoughts, opinions and general whatnot here throughout the day. And be sure to follow us on Twitter as we'll be updating there as well.
Now, as we wait the final few hours for the game to start, enjoy a few pictures of The Big House and new scoreboard courtesy of our pal Mikoyan and his blog, Michigan Exposures.
56 comments:
- Andrew said...
Just got back from beach...surfed some fun waves...
Catching up on this site...Hoke Smash...brilliant..just brilliant...
UofM Football!!!! Can you believe it!!!!
Best day ever!!!
- September 03, 2011 12:01 PM
- wingedhelmet said...
Well our long winningest college football program nightmare is finally over - I can see Rich Rod standing next to "No Defense One" waving dismissively giving the double peace sign - coincidentally indicating the number of quality wins achieved in 3 seasons. Thankfully healing begins in less than 3 hours.
- September 03, 2011 12:24 PM
- Bigasshammm said...
Urban Meyer and Pam Ward would make an epically bad commentating pair. He's almost as awful as she is. But neither of them compares to the awfulness of Akron U. If they were any sort of team they would probably be beating Ohio right now. Ohio looks terrible.
- September 03, 2011 1:51 PM
- wingedhelmet said...
@Bigasshammm - love the Hokeism "Ohio"
- September 03, 2011 2:20 PM
- Yost said...
Now THAT is a great pre-game ritual! Where are you located?
- September 03, 2011 2:33 PM
- Yost said...
Yep. The dawn of a new era.
- September 03, 2011 2:33 PM
- TitleIX said...
I am soooooo ready for football!
wiil be tweeting on TitleIXMZone too
- September 03, 2011 3:26 PM
- Rigby said...
Let's get a stop here, boys. Start the year off right. Go BLUE!
- September 03, 2011 3:43 PM
- Rigby said...
This may be nitpicking, but I'm not a fan of Greg Mattison's yellow hat.
- September 03, 2011 3:46 PM
- TitleIX said...
Maybe the name 'Greg' is the issue?
- September 03, 2011 3:50 PM
- Bigasshammm said...
God dammit defense still sucks.
- September 03, 2011 3:55 PM
- wingedhelmet said...
Helluva drive!
- September 03, 2011 4:04 PM
- TitleIX said...
Way to answer!
- September 03, 2011 4:04 PM
- TitleIX said...
Anyone else like that Bridgestone commercial?
- September 03, 2011 4:05 PM
- Bigasshammm said...
I'm going to drink WAY too much this season. It's WMU and already I'm on number 3 since start of game. This offense will work but onl if the defense makes plays.
- September 03, 2011 4:05 PM
- Bigasshammm said...
I mute all commercials. Although the new allstate one where he's the referee is fantastic.
- September 03, 2011 4:07 PM
- Bigasshammm said...
Too much makeup on the cheerleaders.
Fuck woolfolks hurt again? JC
- September 03, 2011 4:11 PM
- wingedhelmet said...
Alright..progress, a short field hold.
Let's GO BLUE!
- September 03, 2011 4:14 PM
- Bigasshammm said...
Jake Ryan is a Fn stud.
Noticed that in the spring game. Kid can play.
- September 03, 2011 4:31 PM
- Bigasshammm said...
where'd everybody go?
T9 I don't do twitter but if you wanna text during games email me I'll give you my number kpete879 at att dot net
I need more text buddies during games.
- September 03, 2011 4:47 PM
- Andrew said...
Outside Philly..hit Spring Lake, NJ
I feel good
Why is James Craig a kook
- September 03, 2011 4:48 PM
- Bigasshammm said...
Andrew:: It runs in the family...
- September 03, 2011 4:58 PM
- Yost said...
Okay, well, 20-10 Michigan at the half. Basically, same O, D and kicking game as last year thus far.
Let's see what the 2nd half brings.
- September 03, 2011 4:58 PM
- wingedhelmet said...
I think the future is bright. Hopefully we will see some positive adjustment to the D in the 2nd half.
- September 03, 2011 5:14 PM
- TitleIX said...
I am ok with this. Good adjustments, playing hard. Nice start.
- September 03, 2011 5:14 PM
- Rigby said...
DANG! Delaying the game for weather. I want people to be safe, but dang it!
- September 03, 2011 5:23 PM
- Yost said...
Don't get me wrong, I do, too. But, truth be told, there had been so much sunshine in the off season, I'd be lying if the defense the first couple series wasn't a cold splash in the face.
- September 03, 2011 5:44 PM
- Rigby said...
What a shot by Kovacs! I'll have more of that, please.
- September 03, 2011 5:58 PM
- Bigasshammm said...
Kovacs has definitely earned his spot amongst the team.
- September 03, 2011 6:02 PM
- Mikoyan said...
Craig James killed five hookers at SMU
- September 03, 2011 6:07 PM
- Bigasshammm said...
I'd like to thank ABC/ESPN for their shit awful video coverage of today's game.
- September 03, 2011 6:17 PM
- Bigasshammm said...
OMG the weather I don't have enough beer to keep drinking.
- September 03, 2011 6:23 PM
- Rigby said...
BAH...I know. The TV coverage and audio is terrible. They need to get their act together.
- September 03, 2011 6:32 PM
- Rigby said...
Anyone know what happens if they can't resume?
- September 03, 2011 6:56 PM
- Yost said...
I do now, Rigby: Meeechigan wins!
- September 03, 2011 7:20 PM
- Bigasshammm said...
So long heisman. But! Notre dame being blanked.
- September 03, 2011 7:25 PM
- Mikoyan said...
That was cool that they won and got (at least) two defensive scores.
Craig James still killed 5 hookers at SMU.
The stupid storm decided to head east and inflict its will on Rynearson, so I'm sitting home at the moment waiting it out. But it is cool to have a press pass.....
Go Blue!
Go Green (but not *that* green)!
- September 03, 2011 7:48 PM
- Rigby said...
Bummer about the early end, but I can't complain with a win.
- September 03, 2011 7:55 PM
- phil said...
Bring on ND. After 3 quarters ND is losing. Brian Kelly was supposed to coach this game but he decided to spend all his time getting in the face of his players and yelling at them. WTF?
- September 03, 2011 8:03 PM
- Andrew said...
UofM Win awesome...I thought they looked very good (1 penalty & no fumbles...awesome). D actual gettting after it...getting the ball. Nice blitzes...
The world is such a better place after a WIN!!!
Go BLUE!!!!
- September 03, 2011 8:28 PM
- Ramona said...
No shit, they put the RADAR up on the scoreboard?? That's possible?? It's really been THAT long since I attended a home game?? Oh yeah I've worked on Saturdays for years. Whatever, we start out the season with a win, Brady knows what to work on, and GO BLUE!!
- September 03, 2011 9:48 PM
- bigGexpress said...
This could be a rough year at times(and I hope I'm just saying this because of what I've become accustomed to the last three years), but despite of missing some coverages the defense actually attacked and TACKLED. I felt like I was watching Michigan today. I know there will be growing pains, but man I feel good about this team and these coaches. It seems like the pride is back. Am I the only one or do any of you agree?
- September 03, 2011 10:00 PM
- Mikoyan said...
I only listened to some of the game on the radio but it sounded alot better.
- September 03, 2011 10:12 PM
- Mikoyan said...
- September 03, 2011 11:18 PM
- surrounded in columbus said...
first, it seemed that they tried to play very vanilla (especially on D), and only broke out the new packages (like the heavy I or the blitzes on D) as they had to do so.
second, the scoreboard was a big disappointment. yeah, it's as big as advertised, but they didn't track the stats, and they didn't seem to know what to do some of the graphics.
finally, i can i have never been so hot & so cold in 3 hours time in my life.
- September 03, 2011 11:20 PM
- Rigby said...
SiC, that's too bad about the scoreboard. I hope they sort it out and use it to full potential.
- September 03, 2011 11:28 PM
- Mikoyan said...
I was listening to the game on the radio on my way home from my mom's. According to Mr. Brandstetter, they are still working out the kinks on the board. I suspect the stats was one of those kinks.
- September 03, 2011 11:42 PM
- Caring Hands Glass Art, Fine Jewelry and Gemstones said...
The secondary looked BAD.....I was getting sick to my stomach.....then the adjustments came and WHAM! I don't think that Carder wanted to come back out! I think the Gazette reporter in Kalamazoo may realize that he was incorrect when he said that Carder was the best QB in the state of Michigan. Don't get me wrong, he looked good, until Kovacs leveled him a few times and our D kept pushing! Loved the D running back both recoveries for TD's! I think you are right when you said they came out vanilla then amped it up.
Oh and I loved Mattison's hat....I want one!
Mik....I haven't checked yet, but I think for the first time ever (in my recollection) that EMU was favored by like 40 points.....I wonder if they gave them points for having Mike Hart on the coaching staff now....:)
- September 04, 2011 7:59 AM
- hs8bern said...
Wow! It is just a pre-season game.
TOSU played a high school team also and won,big deal.You all should calm down and wait untill real season starts. U of M always did good against these teams. So instead of over blown celebrations for a team you should have beat relax and see how you do against real compititon. All the blogs on TOSU is the same and I say the same to those fans also.
- September 04, 2011 9:15 AM
- surrounded in columbus said...
yeah, the scoreboard operation reminded me of my teenager when he gets a new video game- it takes a few tries to figure out what all the buttons do.
the weather was an amazing change- it was mid 90's at kick off- stifling hot. then the rain moved in & it was close to 68 (& i was soaked) by the time the game ended. damn near froze.
during the delay, i went to buy a cup of coffe- they didn't have any! it was so hot beforehand, they didn't bother making coffee for the stands.
could have gone worse- we could have played like ND!
- September 04, 2011 9:55 AM
- Mikoyan said...
Imagine that, people on a Michigan blog celebrating the victory of their team. Go figure. What other pearls of wisdom will come out of your mouth:
1. Water is wet
2. The sky is blue (although it looks a little gray right now)
- September 04, 2011 9:58 AM
- Ramona said...
And so, Hs8... help me out a little... you are here on this blog, because.......?
- September 04, 2011 3:48 PM
- hs8bern said...
Iam on this blog, cause I find it fun and smart.Iam just saying relax it was not that big of a victory!Any big 10 school could have won. It is you can't judge this team for a few weeks,just like the pre season polls(waste of time) And I will post once my Buckeyes get slapped around by ncaa,that will be lots of fun. But I will be here for the abuse:)
- September 04, 2011 8:27 PM
- surrounded in columbus said...
thank gawd we now have someone to keep us grounded.
because that's what tosu fans are known for- keeping level headed & providing unbiased perspective to keep everything in context.
glad i know where to find that now.
BTW- if you really wanna help out w/ someone's perspective? stop by bucknuts, et al. it was, after all, just Akron.
- September 04, 2011 10:28 PM
- hs8bern said...
I have found out they are all insane down there! Thats why I live up here in Michigain:) It is just force of habbit and since it was a father/son bonding i became a Buckeye fan(child abuse?)But I get frighten by the behavior down in c-bus those folks are just nuts!(no pun intended) It does disgust me and sadden my heart to hear and see the idiots that pass themseleves off as fans,I always try to keep a level head about things like football games and teams.And trust me I did wish at the time you guys did get pryor,never cared for him! As for tressel,he caused his own downfall and TOSU should get punished! As for the u of m I do like Denard and wish him nothing but good luck for his season and life,cause he seems like the real deal and I do respect him>
- September 06, 2011 8:23 PM
- Ramona said...
And really, your point is well taken that these opponents were nothing to get too excited about. But we can't help getting excited.
That just isn't going to change!
- September 06, 2011 8:47 PM


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These first two phases of breaking in a baseball glove prepare your glove for use. And now you're ready to use it!
Break it in
Now you should just get out and play a lot of catch in your new baseball glove! Use your glove at least once a day, because this will help to form the pocket for a custom fit. Some people like to use a special round mallet to prepare the pocket of the glove for catching the ball. Others like to punch it. Either way, the idea is to form a nice deep pocket for catching the ball. While you're playing, keep flexing your glove at the hinges as often as you can, even between catches, until opening and closing the glove feels natural and comfortable.
Hopefully we've covered some helpful tips for breaking in a baseball glove. Remember, the three phases of breaking in your glove are: softening the leather, shaping your glove, and using it. It could take a couple weeks, or up to half a season depending on how often you use your glove. In any case, when it comes down to baseball there's nothing like a great, custom-fitting baseball glove.
Though leather baseball gloves are tough and durable, they're made from an organic hide that's naturally vulnerable to deterioration. The right baseball glove care will extend the life of your glove, and reward you with years of use.
First of all, take a look at what the glove manufacturer's care instructions say. For your general information, we've provided a few practical tips for routine maintenance for keeping your baseball glove in great shape.
Break in your glove naturally. Best way to break in your glove is to play ball with it! Don't try and force your glove using the old home remedies such as soaking, lubricating, baking, beating, etc. which will do nothing more than wreck your glove.
Make baseball glove care a routine. Regular maintenance of your glove in between uses, or at least once per season, will keep your glove in top condition.
Routine Maintenance:
Clean your baseball glove after each use. Remove it from your equipment bag, wipe the dirt and debris off with a clean rag, and store it on a shelf.
Store your glove between uses on a shelf in a cool dry place, or at room temperature. Don't leave your glove sitting around outside, near a heater, or in your equipment bag.
Keep your glove dry. If your glove gets wet, dry if off as well as you can with a clean absorbent rag and let it naturally air dry. Be aware that air drying tends to stiffen the leather. Don't worry; it should soften again naturally with use. Do not blow dry it, put it near a furnace, or in the dryer as this can dry the leather out and make it crack. Apply a safe leather conditioner to the glove after it has dried to soften it.
Protect the inside of your glove. Sweat and dirt from your hands can take a toll on the inside of your glove. Protect it by wearing a light glove, such as your batting glove, inside of your baseball glove.
Clean and condition your baseball glove using safe leather product, such as Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner, or Kelley Glovolution. Some people recommend using a lanolin shaving cream! Don't spit on your glove, as the material in your saliva can deteriorate it.
Reshape your glove. At least once a season place a softball in the pocket of your glove, and wrap it with a binder. Tighten or retie the laces in the fingers and web of your glove; best to use square and overhand knots.
Check in between the fingers of your gloves for open seams and palms, and check for broken laces. If you find any, have them repaired as soon as possible to prevent injury and mishaps.
How to Clean your Baseball Glove:
A little tender loving care between uses or at least once a season, and you'll have a glove that lasts you many seasons.
Here's what to do:
- Brush the dirt and dust off your glove with a light brush.
- Use a damp cloth or sponge to apply a small amount of glove leather cleaner; Lexol leather cleaner is good. Wipe the entire glove with it.
- Remove the cleaner from the glove with a damp cloth or sponge, and allow to air dry.
- Rub in an oil product safe for baseball glove leather, such as Lexol leather conditioner, Kelley Glovolution, or a lanolin-based product to the entire glove, and store.
Use too much leather cleaner or your glove will never forgive you!
Over oil, or use oil conditioners such as linseed oil, mink oil, neatsfoot oil, silicon, or petroleum-based products as the oil will to tend to close the pores and build up on the glove. Your best bet is to stick with products known to be safe for baseball glove leather, or follow your manufacturer's recommendations.
Baseball glove leather is organic and vulnerable to deterioration over time. Glove leather requires care, and regular maintenance to keep it performing well. Remember to break your glove in naturally, store at room or cool temperatures indoors after games and practices, and in between seasons. Don't heat-dry your glove, and keep it clean and conditioned with safe products - preferably those specifically designed for glove leather. With the right baseball glove care, you'll be enjoying your glove for many seasons to come!
What's the difference between a baseball glove and a softball glove?
Baseball and softball are similar games requiring similar equipment. Gloves are designed to simply retrieve the ball during games. So what's the difference between the two gloves? The main differences have to do with size and design, in order to accommodate a larger ball and a little different pitching style.
Gloves all look the same to me; what's the difference?
Baseball and softball gloves share the same basic glove features involving construction, webbing, and materials, but with variations in size. Both softball and baseball gloves are available in full-grain leather, or synthetic materials. Manufacturers of both styles of baseball make position-specific gloves, such as catchers and first baseman mitts. Baseball and softball gloves are both sized according to infield and outfield positions. You can also buy all-position gloves for both kinds of ball play.
Unlike baseball, softball gloves offer specific sizes for fastpitch and slowpitch. What's the difference between fastpitch and slowpitch softball?
Fastpitch and slowpitch softball
The difference is the speed and style of the pitch.
Fastpitch is closer to baseball and is the most competitive form of softball, played by both men and women. Underhand balls are thrown hard at speeds of up to 85 mph, and at distances of up to 46 feet. Pitchers use a windmill style of pitching the ball with a low arc.
Slowpitch is the most common recreation form of softball in which an underhand ball is pitched slower, and with a higher arc. The two styles use similar gloves, but with a few subtle differences
Fastpitch softball gloves vs. slowpitch softball gloves
Size of balls (slowpitch being a little larger than fastpitch), and pitching styles command slight design variations. Because slowpitch batters tend to hit balls toward the outfield, slowpitch gloves have slightly larger webbing and pockets to make catching easier on outfielders. Since fastpitch softballs travel more quickly, batters tend to hit ground balls in the infield more than toward the outfield, so fastpitch glove pockets are a little deeper to allow infielders to more easily catch ground balls.
Getting back to the differences between baseball and softball gloves. They mainly involve:
- Size
- Design
- Cost
Softball gloves are larger in order to deal with larger balls. Widths vary from 12 to 15 inches depending on the position the glove is used for, and the style of ball. Fastpitch and slowpitch softball use different sizes of balls; balls measuring 10 to 12 inches in circumference for fastpitch, 12 to 14-inches for slowpitch, compared to baseballs measuring about 9 inches in circumference.
- Larger pockets; adult gloves range from 11-1/2 inches to 14 inches
- Fastpitch (adult)
- Infield - 11-3/4 inches to 12-1/2 inches
- Outfield - 12-1/2 inches to 13 inches
- Slowpitch (adult)
- Infield - 12 inches to 12-3/4 inches
- Outfield - 12-3/4 inches to 14 inches
Baseball gloves are smaller than softball gloves. Adult gloves range from 10-1/2 inches to 13 inches wide.
- Smaller pockets to catch baseballs measuring about 9 inches in circumference
- Infield - 10-1/2 inches to 11-1/2 inches
- Outfield - 12 inches to 13 inches
- Softball gloves have deeper, rounder pockets than baseball's glove's shallower, longer pockets. Catchers and first basemen mitts are larger and more padded.
Finger chambers, webbing, and other features
- Baseball gloves tend to have larger hand openings and finger chambers than softball gloves. Fastpitch gloves often feature Velcro straps for quick adjusting.
- Both gloves feature two kinds of webbing - open and closed. Open webbing allows others to see the ball, closed webbing allows players to hide the ball. Outfielders and third basemen tend to like open webbing, while other players such as pitchers often like it closed.
- For both kinds of gloves, quality and prices are going to vary according to manufacturer, construction, technology, and features. Generally, high-end baseball gloves tend to be pricier than premium softball gloves. The price of a baseball glove can range anywhere from $10 up to $400 or more. Whereas softball gloves start at about $20, and top off at about $200.
Can I use a softball glove for baseball?
Yes. While you would not use a baseball glove for softball due to the softball's larger size, it is possible to use a softball glove for baseball. If you play both baseball and softball and prefer just one glove, an all-position softball glove should do the trick. Or you could buy a 12-inch baseball glove which is about the same size as an all-position softball glove. Also, a softball infielder glove is comparable to a baseball utility glove.
Are there baseball and softball gloves for women?
Yes. Baseball is not just a man's sport! With the ever-increasing popularity of women's leagues in several different countries, there are baseball and softball gloves specifically designed to fit a woman's fingers and bone structure.
What are the rules for baseball and softball gloves?
Baseball (From 2012 Edition of Official Baseball Rules, published by Major League Baseball).
- The catcher's mitt may not be more than 38 inches in circumference, nor more than 15-1/2 inches from top to bottom
- Space between thumb and finger section may not be more than six inches at the top of the glove, four inches at the bottom of the thumb
- Web cannot be more than seven inches across the top; six inches from top to thumb crotch
- First baseman glove may not exceed 12 inches from top to bottom; 8 inches across the palm
- Space between thumb and finger sections cannot exceed four inches at the top of mitt, 3-1/2 inches at the base of the thumb crotch
- Web cannot exceed 5 inches from top to base of thumb crotch
- Fielders other than first baseman and catcher, may wear a glove
- Glove may not exceed 12 inches from top to heel of glove
- Cannot exceed 7-3/4 inches wide from the base of the first finger to outer edge of little finger
- Pitcher's glove (other than piping) may not be white, gray, or distracting
Softball (From Official Rules of Softball, published by the International Softball Federation Playing Rules Committee).
- Any player may wear a glove, but only the catcher and first baseman may wear mitts
- Top lacing, webbing, or other device between the thumb and the body of the glove worn by first baseman, catcher, or fielder may not exceed 5 inches in length.
- Color of the glove or mitt worn by any player can be any combination of colors provided colors are not the same as the ball.
How do I tighten my baseball or softball glove?
For the safety and performance of your glove, it's important to regularly check for loose or broken laces. While your glove performs better as you break it in, over time the laces stretch or break and your glove may not fit as well. Following these simple steps can ensure that your glove and your hand remain a perfect match.
- Untie knots of loose laces one section at a time
- Pull the ends of the laces firmly, adjusting them to your comfort
- Retie each lace securely
- Continue to check your glove periodically for loose or broken laces
- Replace broken laces
At Epic Sports, we carry affordable, genuine leather replacement laces in a variety of lengths, as well as lacing needles to get the job done with ease. Check out our complete line of accessories at our baseball glove menu!


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That's not to say the company won't make a lot of money due to the new offering, or to suggest the iOS apps won't be useful. But Office Mobile for iPhone is exactly that -- a product tailored specifically to the iPhone. When tech commentators talk about Office's potential on iOS, iPad support is a big part of the equation. Unfortunately for many Apple customers, Microsoft is unlikely to make that move any time soon.
The reason? Office Mobile -- which includes versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint -- isn't really about helping iOS users. Many of these users will certainly benefit from the apps, but that's incidental to Microsoft's real goal: pushing Office 365 subscriptions.
Office 365 has been one of Microsoft's biggest success stories over the last year. To many businesses, its cloud-based approach, which includes up to five machines on a single license, is more agile and easily managed than alternatives. For a number of scenarios, such as workflows that involve multiple devices per employee, Office 365 is also cheaper. To businesses that are already invested in the product, or that were on the fence about signing up, Office Mobile for iPhone only sweetens the deal.
[ Will a Microsoft OS refresh cause business users to take another look at upgrading? See Windows 8.1: 10 Surprise Benefits. ]
For consumers and BYOD users, Office 365's appeal has been somewhat less clear. Millions have old versions of Office on their home PCs, and for the majority of tasks, these aging editions are still adequate. Office 365, which is $100 annually for the Home Premium package, offers access to Microsoft's latest and greatest features -- but unless one needs to synch content across devices via the cloud, or have access to documents while on-the-go, many of the newest versions' enhancements simply won't warrant an upgrade.
Even for new customers, Office 365 might not appeal. People who use Office on only one machine, and who aren't concerned about immediate upgrades, could also save money by buying the standalone version of Office 2013, for example.
Microsoft wants to encourage upgrades, and would rather that customers opt for subscriptions, which provide a perpetual revenue stream, instead of standalone releases. By opening Office to iOS, it could advance this goal. Millions of iPhone-toting consumers who currently use Office on only one machine might now have a reason to use it on two. Likewise, many users who were satisfied with an antiquated version might be more tempted to upgrade. The new apps won't make Office 365 the standard in homes around the world, but they'll still attract new customers and generate millions -- at least -- in additional revenue.
Still, despite the hoopla these apps are sure to create, Redmond hasn't really rocked the boat.
Microsoft stresses that Office Mobile is a lightweight version of its desktop equivalent, not meant for in-depth content creation so much as document review and collaboration. The new product certainly enhances the iPhone's capabilities, but much of what it offers was either already available out of the box, or through a series of workarounds. Apple's mobile OS already allows viewers to view most types of Office files, for example, and mobile device management companies already offer iOS users the ability to access and annotate SharePoint files.
Office for Mobile goes beyond and simplifies these earlier solutions, of course, adding not only true document editing capabilities but also useful synching features, such as the ability to begin working on a document on a PC, leave and seamlessly resume work on an iPhone. Because they are official releases, the apps will be more stable and consistent than current solutions, and Redmond has intelligently built the app around the smartphone form factor. Word on iOS includes a Viewing tool, for example, that allows users to scan through outlines of larger documents, making it easier to manage a large volume of text on a small screen.
But Office on the iPhone isn't a game-changer, from a mass market perspective. It essentially extends capabilities to the iPhone that were already available on Windows Phone 8. If these functions were so essential, one would think Microsoft's smartphones -- which have sold relatively well but are still feeding on iOS and Android table scraps -- would have flown off shelves.


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"Steve Bobb's experience throughout our business and strong leadership abilities have prepared him well to continue our marketing advances," said Carl Ice, BNSF president and chief operating officer. "Steve has served in many diverse leadership roles in his career, including responsibilities in planning, operations and marketing. He has the experience and abilities needed to continue BNSF's growth and improvement well into the future."
Bobb was appointed vice president, business unit operations and support, in March 2004. Before that, he was group vice president, Agricultural Products.
"During his 10 years as BNSF's chief marketing officer, John Lanigan has led efforts that grew the company from $9 billion in revenue to our being on track for approximately $20 billion this year," said Ice. "John has been an outstanding leader, focused on providing superior value to our customers. He has been instrumental in helping grow BNSF into the leading transportation company we see today."
Lanigan started with BNSF as executive vice president and chief marketing officer in January 2003. Prior to joining BNSF, he served as president and CEO of Logistics.com, Inc.
Steve Branscum has been named group vice president, Coal Business Group, succeeding Bobb. Branscum has served as group vice president, consumer products, since June 1999. Prior to that, he served as vice president, intermodal marketing, since July 1996.
Katie Farmer has been promoted to group vice president, consumer products, succeeding Branscum. In this capacity, she is responsible for the commercial activities of BNSF's intermodal and automotive business. Farmer was appointed vice president, domestic intermodal, in June 2010. Prior to that, she was vice president, sales, industrial products, where she was responsible for leading the carload sales effort across the U.S. and Canada.


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Lightly used Spy VS Spy Custom Dye Star Teerex at 172 grams with NO ink!!!
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Speed 11 / Glide 4 / Turn 0 / Fade 4
The TeeRex is a fast, stable to overstable power driver with significant glide. Resistance to turn at high speeds means this disc will perform well into the wind. TeeRex offers the flight of the TeeBird with the speed of the Wraith. Recommended for professional level players and those that throw at high speeds. The TeeRex is a great distance disc for windy conditions and sidearm throwers.
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The Innova DX Sidewinder is a fast beginner friendly understable distance driver golf disc with a predictable high speed turn and lots of glide. This disc can add distance to anyone's drive, but is especially useful for those with less power. The Sidewinder is Innova's best disc golf disc for long turnover shots and long distance rollers. Even disc golfers who have never had much success throwing a roller shot, will be amazed at the results they can achieve with the Sidewinder. It is a great out of the box roller.
It is a great choice for a good first driver, roller disc, tailwind driver, narrow woods driver, first distance driver, tailwind drives, downhill distance, and long turnover drives. Beginner friendly.
The Champion Glow Sidewinder is a fundraiser disc for the Discs Unlimited Open.
DX discs are affordably priced and provide an excellent grip in all types of weather conditions. Over time, DX discs will take on new and varied flight characteristics that stem from their use. They start out more overstable, but with use will match the flight ratings. With continued use, they'll eventually become more understable than the ratings.
About Color and Availability - Pictured above are some available DX colors. This model may not be available in all of these colors. Likewise, each weight range may not be available in all colors. Therefore we ask you to list and prioritize your color preferences and to give us guidance if the color or weight range you want happens to not be available. Feel free to contact us if you need more specific info.
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The Villas at Island Club vacation homes offer great value for vacation budgets. This popular community is close to Disney and other major attractions, with easy access to shopping, restaurants and golf. Roomy condos with three bedrooms are on either the first or second floor. The private master bath has an oversized shower. A shower combined with the tub for soaking in luxurious bubbles is featured in the shared hall bath. The master bedroom is furnished with a king or queen bed where guests can recline in comfort to watch favorite shows without interruption. (Since these homes are individually owned, bed configurations and TV sizes or quantities vary.) The cozy second bedroom has a full sized bed. The third bedroom features a set of twin beds. With the use of a sleeper sofa, the unit can sleep up to 8.
The living and dining areas are open and airy with plenty of space for a family and friends to gather. A TV with cable programming and DVD and/or VHS player offers entertainment for all. Tasteful, casual furnishings set the tone for a restful vacation experience. The kitchen cabinets are stocked with dishes, glassware, pots and pans. Appliances are full sized, ideal for cooking recipes from home, heating up convenience foods from a nearby grocery store. The refrigerator-freezer can be stocked with cold drinks, fresh fruit or ice cream treats. A dishwasher makes clean up easy. The washer and dryer add to the list of conveniences. Sheets and towels are provided.
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Not just one, but two pools and spas are very refreshing on a sunny Florida days. There is also complimentary use of the exercise room, charcoal BBQ grills, children's play area, sand volleyball court, and tennis courts. Arcade games are also available. The popular theme parks are just minutes away. Many other attractions, such as Holy Land Experience and Wet 'n Wild, are within easy reach. Nearby groceries stores and major retailers provide for guests' personal needs.
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Victorian design and pastel colors of Villas at Island Club echo the style of Key West. Sandwiched between the natural beauty of conservation area and a pond, this community offers a quiet retreat only minutes from all the excitement of the Orlando area. After a full day at the theme parks, there is no need for guests to trudge a long way from their car -- free parking is available in front of each building. Each condo has a full kitchen, complete with all the dishes, utensils and basic cookware for family meal preparation. Guests may opt to use the BBQ grills to have a picnic by the playground. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet and its own bath with a large shower. Just off that master bedroom is a private porch or patio for relaxation. Most condos in this community are Pet Friendly. This resort community is close to Disney's Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Blizzard Beach and all those magical places.
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Personal Chef Services are available at all of our vacation rentals. Meals are customized to your nutritional needs and can be ready any time of day. The cost is usually less than what you would spend for your family to eat at a nice restaurant. Return from a day of adventure to a hot meal prepared just the way you like it, or wake up and start the day with a great breakfast.
Relax, refresh and rejuvenate with a massage in your home away from home. A-Team In-Home Message Services are 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and 27% less expensive than visiting a local spa. Enjoy this ultimate vacation experience without the stress and hassle of leaving home.
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The 20-hour service improvement means the 3,400-kilometer (2,100-mile) distance from Toronto to Calgary will now take 64 hours.
"Customers are taking advantage of CP's faster transit times in major intermodal corridors, and given Calgary's importance as a Canadian distribution hub, improving this service is the next logical step," said Jane O'Hagan, CP's executive vice president and chief marketing officer. "We are helping our customers become more competitive in their own markets and offering previously unavailable options to business not currently shipping with CP."
Using similar practices last year, CP shortened schedules from Vancouver to Chicago and Vancouver to Toronto. Initiatives like these will continue to improve asset utilization while meeting customer demands for supply-chain improvements.
"CP is focused on its commitment to faster, more reliable service for its customers," said O'Hagan. "The improved schedule is made possible by pairing efficient train design at origin while leveraging a CP advantage; the shortest rail route between Toronto and Calgary."


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Sony has sold about 77 million PlayStation 3s since its launch in 2006, starting at $500 each. The new model is expected to be cheaper, and it should be available in time for the holidays. The company says the PlayStation 4 will focus on social networking features and cloud-based games.


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But there is good science to support the notion that you should study in multiple locations:
The brain makes subtle associations between what it is studying and the background sensations it has at the time, the authors say, regardless of whether those perceptions are conscious. It colors the terms of the Versailles Treaty with the wasted fluorescent glow of the dorm study room, say; or the elements of the Marshall Plan with the jade-curtain shade of the willow tree in the backyard. Forcing the brain to make multiple associations with the same material may, in effect, give that information more neural scaffolding.More scientifically tested study tips at the link.


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"If we truly want to realize our vision of what rail can offer America, in terms of real mobility improvements and rational modal choices, policy decisions must be made and funding provided to match them. These are big decisions and will require bold thinking, but they will deliver value for the money," said President and CEO Joe Boardman.
Boardman explained Amtrak ridership, revenue, on-time performance and other indicators are at record levels or improving. According to Amtrak, since 2010, for every dollar of federal investment, the railroad has placed nearly $3 back into the economy. These achievements, he said, provide "tangible evidence of the public benefit federal investment in Amtrak delivers to the taxpayer, the traveling public and the American economy."
He stressed that since the federal government established Amtrak as the foundation of a national intercity passenger rail system, the modernizing and maintaining of that system is a significant federal responsibility, including the operation of long-distance routes.
For FY 2014, Amtrak is seeking $373 million in federal operating support or about 17 percent less than it requested in FY 2013. This is made possible by an improved financial position where last fiscal year Amtrak covered 88 percent of its operating costs with ticket sales and other non-federal revenue sources, up from 85 percent the prior year. In addition, if current service levels are maintained, Amtrak's state revenues in FY 2014 should increase by approximately $85 million, as Amtrak and the states implement a Congressional requirement on cost allocation for short-distance routes.
Also for FY 2014, Amtrak is requesting $2.065 billion in federal capital support to maintain the Northeast Corridor and other Amtrak-owned or maintained infrastructure and equipment; advance the Gateway Program to expand track, tunnel and station capacity between Newark, N.J., and New York Penn Station; acquire new equipment and improve accessibility for passengers with disabilities. Amtrak is also requesting $212 million for debt service.
"In recognition that the Amtrak network is a national asset operated on behalf of the federal government, the highest imperative of passenger rail legislation should be to provide dedicated, multi-year operating and capital funding to support existing intercity passenger rail services and assets and the development of new ones," Boardman stated.


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Across the nation, parents like me are bracing for the annual sugar rush known as Halloween. I've got pounds of mini-treats to pass out to neighborhood goblins and ghouls. But many parents struggle to balance our kids' mania for sweets with a nagging feeling that all that candy can't be a good thing.
Everybody knows: Candy rots kids' teeth. Candy ruins kids' dinner. Candy makes kids fat. Any and all sugars will pitch the fragile child into a lifelong battle with diabetes, obesity and heart disease.
But a lot of this worry about children and candy isn't about candy at all. It is about whether children have a right to their own pleasure.
Consider the lollipop, the ultimate symbol of children's innocence. The sweet lollipop is a few licks from the illicit, and Lolita with her bright-red candy on a stick is just the beginning. Search online for an "all-day sucker," and you may find a kid in a candy store — or accessories for an X-rated bachelorette party. Children's candy pleasure is unabashedly sensual, and that is part of adults' problem with it.
That could explain our abstinence approach to candy's perceived dangers. The focus on restriction suggests that there's no such thing as "safe candy." We make rules about how much of a child's Halloween haul may be retained or consumed. We bar candy from school vending machines. We prohibit children from entering drugstores after school without a parent. We inspect their bedrooms and lockers for signs of illicit candy-eating activity — as well as illicit drug activity, illicit smoking and anything else kids might be doing illicitly.
In the early 1900s, children had a lot more independence and more opportunities to buy and eat candy on their own. Instead of restricting treats, the reformers of the time used an approach that looks more like "scared straight" tactics. Stories and poems about candy lands seduced children, then terrified them with the horrible consequences. My favorite is "


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Got marriage problems? Blame your "awful-looking" wife, Pat Robertson says.
The Christian televangelist is taking heat over comments he recently made on his "700 Club" show in response to a 17-year-old who wrote to "Maxim" magazine about how his father never pays attention to his mother, Slate reported.
More from GlobalPost: Pat Robertson urges decriminalization of pot, and more prayer
"I'm 17 years old and I've noticed that there has been a change in my father's behavior," he wrote. "He spends too much time at the computer playing a war game. I've noticed how alone my mom feels. I just want my father to spend more time with my mom. What should I do? How can I talk to my father? I feel shame for him. Please help."
According to AlterNet, Robertson initially suggests the boy try to get his parents out of the house on some kind of romantic getaway.
Then comes the women-bashing.
More from GlobalPost: Pat Robertson: Alzheimer's makes divorce OK (VIDEO)
Robertson continues, "You know, it may be your mom isn't as sweet as you think she is; she may be kind of hard-nosed. And so, you say, it's my father, he's not paying attention to mom, but you know mom ..." he trails off, chuckling.
He then goes on to say "awful-looking women" can be blamed for other marital problems, The Huffington Post reported.
"A woman came to a preacher that I know, and she was awful looking. I mean, her hair was all torn up and she was overweight and looked terrible, clothes bad and everything," Robertson said. "And she said, 'Oh, Reverend, what can I do? My husband has started to drink.' And the preacher looked at her and said, 'Madam, if I was married to you I'd start to drink too.'"
Robertson has been married to his wife, Adelia, since 1954.


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...Well technically, they've been out for a few weeks now I believe. I'm just super behind on my swatchin'. :)
The holiday collection as a whole is pretty large. TONS of items. Keep in mind, I don't have every item, so within this post, you'll see swatches of only the items I have.
To see my opinions on this collection, be sure to check out my video, linked at the bottom of this post.
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"I'm so sorry," he wrote. "It breaks my heart to say this, but I was just let go from Y&R. My last day on set is this Thursday. My last air date will be Jan 30th. I'm going to take some private time with my wife & kids, as I am most concerned for their well-being…I have 3 final episodes to film, and because they are my last, I will be giving it everything I have. More details will follow... #xoxoxo"
Muhney took over the role of Adam from Chris Engen, who abruptly left the show in 2009.
Coincidentally, Billy Miller's will also air for the last time as Billy Abbott on January 30, 2014. Billy and Adam were recently voted the two favorite characters in our fan survey about the state of Y&R.
I'm hearing there is much more to this story than simply an actor being dismissed for the usual reasons (storyline dictated, change of direction, etc.). Fans have been blaming executive producer Jill Farren Phelps but did this decision come from way above her head? She may not have had a say in the matter.
Doug Davidson, who plays Paul on Y&R, tweeted the following: "Honestly, JPF's is not to blame. She is terrific. Today's events don't reflect her leadership. Trust me, there is more to the story. The Young and the Restless is a team sport."
Muhney's Monday tweets about his firing were his first since November 5th when he tweeted, "Have a safe & happy holiday season and a happy New Year! See ya'll in 2014! #xoxo"
Was there a backstage reason he was signing off for the year in early November? Apparently Muhney being fired was a result of something that happened weeks ago, and it was not a surprise to those in the know.
Muhney follows 28 people on Twitter as of today, and none of them are Y&R cast members.
Stay tuned for more on this story in the coming days, and We Love Soaps can confirm there is definitely more to the story as Doug Davidson stated.
- TMZ Reports Michael Muhney Fired From THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS For 'Allegedly Groping Co-Stars Breasts'
- The State of THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Survey Results: Favorite & Least Favorite Characters, and Fan Response To Killing Delia
- Billy Miller Leaving THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, David Tom Returning As Billy Abbott
- Hartley Sawyer Leaving THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
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Story highlights
- Apple Maps places city of Mildura in national park, 70 kilometers from actual location
- Some motorists trying to reach Mildura have had to be rescued from park by cops
- Police: Some motorists stranded in park for up to 24 hours without food or water
- Apple's map app widely criticized since release; firm's CEO has apologized for app
Inaccurate, inconvenient, ill-conceived ... now add "potentially life-threatening" to the list of words being used to describe flaws in Apple's much maligned maps app.
Police in Mildura, Australia are warning drivers to be careful about using Apple Maps to find the city, which the app has placed more than 40 miles (70 kilometers) away in the Outback.
Calling it a "potentially life-threatening issue," police say the mapping system lists Mildura, a city of 30,000 people, as being in the middle of Murray-Sunset National Park.
Several motorists have had to be rescued by police from the park, which police say has no water supply and where temperatures can reach a blistering 46 degrees Celsius (114 Fahrenheit).
"Some of the motorists located by police have been stranded for up to 24 hours without food or water and have walked long distances through dangerous terrain to get phone reception," Mildura police said in a statement.
"Police have contacted Apple in relation to the issue and hope the matter is rectified promptly to ensure the safety of motorists travelling to Mildura. Anyone travelling to Mildura or other locations within Victoria should rely on other forms of mapping until this matter is rectified."
Apple spokesman Adam Howorth would not comment on the Australian police allegations, but told CNN that Apple is "working hard to fix Maps."
Rival systems to Apple's, including Google Maps, listed Mildura in the correct location, northeast of Murray-Sunset National Park.
Apple Maps, which replaced the Google Maps app on Apple mobile devices when the tech giant released its iOS 6 platform in September, has been widely panned by critics and users alike.
Apple CEO Tim Cook apologized for Maps shortly after its release. In a September letter posted on Apple's website, Cook wrote: "We are extremely sorry for the frustration this has caused our customers and we are doing everything we can to make Maps better."
Senior executive Scott Forstall -- who oversaw the tech giant's mobile software unit before leaving the company in October -- was reported by the Wall Street Journal to have been forced out of Apple after refusing to apologize for Maps.
Apple told CNN it doesn't comment on "rumors or speculation."


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For the February breakfast, the Professional Development Center is partnering with Rosetta Marketing to discuss multicultural media convergence, social media and marketing.
Convergence: Latin Social Media & Marketing will be a venue for networking and with media local technology and digital professionals about multicultural media convergence technology in the Northwest.
This Digital Marketing Breakfast will focus on the dynamic, ever-changing relationships between Internet, social media television, mobile marketing, and consumers in an increasingly complex, multi-ethnic media environment.
The panel this month is organized and moderated by Mambo Media , Rosetta Marketing and Portland State University's Professional Development Center
Panel Speakers:
Rory Kaluza - Digital Aptitude
Victoria Lara - Lara Media
Juan Carlos - AAHA/Voto Latino
We're waiting for confirmation on one more.
Check in begins at 7:15, with the panel starting at 7:30.
To RSVP please email Trish Carey, or through one of our groups listed below.
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Start:15 September 2013
Time:12pm to 3.30pm
LocationRiverside Studios, Crisp Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 9RL
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The parties first began negotiations in 2010 and were initially unable to resolve their differences on the terms and conditions of a new contract. After a number of sessions, the services of the National Mediation Board were requested and a federal mediator was assigned.
UTU-SMART Assistant President John Previsich, who assisted in the negotiations, said that, although the progress remained slow and difficult, the mediator was ultimately successful in moving the parties forward to a satisfactory conclusion.
The tentative agreements must now be ratified by affected members under provisions of the UTU (SMART Transportation Division) Constitution. Ballots are going out by mail and the tentative deadline for the return of ballots is April 10.
The proposed agreements follow the pattern of pay increases and health and welfare modifications reached by other organizations in earlier settlements. The increases are effective beginning back to 2010 and, as a result, employees covered by the new agreements will receive a significant amount of back pay once the contract is ratified, Previsich said.
"In addition, the parties were successful in resolving the difficult issue of financial recognition for the increased obligations and rule modifications that are required by federal certification of conductors," Previsich said.


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Friday, February 17, 2012
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28 comments:
- Milla said...
Good to know! I certainly do not even hope that someone would think that they would be either.... but then agin you never know!
- February 17, 2012 at 7:11 AM
Gotta love Oxycontin and the idiot who thought the picture of tablet was actual size!
- February 17, 2012 at 7:29 AM
- Ally said...
Lovely weasel words. So unexpected, yet put there to make some whiny lawyer happy. Very funny.
- February 17, 2012 at 7:57 AM
- Julie said...
you think ????
- February 17, 2012 at 8:40 AM
Glad I'm not the only one who recognized the drug.
- February 17, 2012 at 8:42 AM
From what I hear, if you take one of these, you may very well feel like the pill really was that big after it starts to kick in! - Especially if your body is not used to it.
- February 17, 2012 at 9:05 AM
- Old MD Girl said...
Funny. I wonder if some people are that stupid. Judging by some of your posts, my guess is... yes.
- February 17, 2012 at 9:11 AM
Do you have any OC's? OP's don't work for me!!! (And I can't make a profit 'cause no one's buying them!!!)
- February 17, 2012 at 9:17 AM
"Dr Grumpy, my old oxycontins aren't as large as the new ones I saw in the ad. How come the other doctors give out bigger oxy's than you do? Can you write me a new prescription for the really big ones?"
- February 17, 2012 at 9:31 AM
- Jono said...
Okay, that one made me spew coffee.
- February 17, 2012 at 10:17 AM
- Mike Looney said...
One pill makes you larger
And one pill makes you small
And the ones that mother gives you
Don't do anything at all
Go ask Alice, when she's ten feet tall
If you don't know where this is from ask your parents.
- February 17, 2012 at 10:32 AM
- ames said...
Well then now I don't want it.
- February 17, 2012 at 11:33 AM
- bobbie said...
I'm with Mr. Looney ~ that was the first thing I thought of!!!
(Proudly showing my age!)
- February 17, 2012 at 11:34 AM
- Packer said...
Based on the Book Go ask Alice, not Alice in Wonderland as most people think
What do I win ? .
I should be taking pills to be able to undestand the new grumpy verifiers.
- February 17, 2012 at 11:39 AM
- ndenunz said...
Back in the day when Pharma gave out goodies, we once got a box of cookies. The box was labeled with the Paxil logo but had this disclaimer: "Cookies do not contain Paxil".
- February 17, 2012 at 12:05 PM
- Marni said...
Even better, ndenunz, I had hand lotion from Allegra, helpfully labelled "Does not contain Allegra!"
- February 17, 2012 at 12:21 PM
- thethingspatientssay said...
It would have been better if they'd said they were the actual size and came in suppository form only.
- February 17, 2012 at 1:52 PM
- Ole Phat Stu said...
The right size to hold between your knees, ladies ;-)
- February 17, 2012 at 2:45 PM
You mean those people in the ad AREN'T ACTUAL PATIENTS!!!
- February 17, 2012 at 3:10 PM
My first thought was that they were trying to tell people that oxycontil will landthem in a jail line up! Didnt realize they were trying to promote the drug.
- February 17, 2012 at 4:09 PM
- Sharon GARDNER said...
And I thought my calcium tablets were big lol!
- February 17, 2012 at 4:23 PM
- Moose said...
But my headache IS actual size...
- February 17, 2012 at 6:52 PM
- EDNurseasauras said...
My first thought: "...and a 10 from the Russian judge!
- February 17, 2012 at 8:35 PM
It's being discontinued in Ontario at the end of February!!! Woot! woot! Being replaced by OxyNeo... Not sure how much better that's gonna be, but the arguements with drug addicts will surely give me warm fuzzy feelings...
- February 17, 2012 at 11:05 PM
You know that you've been a pharmacist for too long when 1. You recognise the tablets straight away and 2. know the strengths purely from the colour!
- February 18, 2012 at 9:32 AM
Oxy. Gotta love it.
BTW, Mike, I was thinking the same song lyric. and the new verifiers do S-U-C-K
- February 18, 2012 at 11:37 AM
- Frantic Pharmacist said...
Good God. You'd think they were advertising M&M's. Everybody dig in!
- February 20, 2012 at 9:45 PM
Actually the book's title "go ask alice" was based on white rabbit song by jefferson airplane which is based on alice in wonderland.
So you win nothing.
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Innova Star Rancho ROC - new in May 2012. The Star Rancho Roc was previously reserved for fundraising only, but not any longer. A long time favorite of Pros and Ams alike, the Rancho Roc has earned its place among Innova's premier line of plastic.
The Innova Roc is simply the best, most versatile mid range driver Innova makes. It provides accuracy at any range. This disc can take and hold the angle of release, even into a headwind. It can be used for driving, upshots, straight shots, hyzer shots or anhyzers. The Roc ages gradually and predictably, becoming an excellent slow turning disc as it wears. If you're not sure what golf disc to throw, choose the Roc, just like most of the Innova Pros that have at least one if not 4 or 5 Rocs in their bag. It is the preferred mid range disc golf disc for 12 time World Champion, Ken Climo. It is a larger diameter, 21.7 cm disc.
It is a great choice for an experienced player's utility disc, hyzer shots, anhyzer shots, turnover shots when worn, sidearm approaches, and players who like to carry several versions of the same disc in various states of wear. It's the number one professional mid range disc. It is very reliable at the high speeds that pros throw. It ages slowly, becoming an excellent slow turning disc as it wears.
Speed 4, Glide 4, Turn 0, Fade 3
(The Star San Marino - A blast from the past with a new age twist. The vintage Roc that started it all meets Innova's high tech Star plastic to form the Star San Marino Roc.)
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"The KC Pro Roc is my go to disc. I have the most confidence with it, and tend to use it in high pressure situations more often than not. It has a predictable flight that I can rely on for both finesse approach shots as well as tight drives off the tee. I'd suggest Roc to any player looking for a reliable disc that can be utilized in almost any scenario." - Brian Giggey
"The best mid range driver in disc golf, if you don't throw one you're missing out. I use this disc for longer range approaches & upshots to the basket. It has great control and accuracy which makes it a great choice for medium length drives off the tee. This has been the mid-range disc of choice for a majority of World Champions in the last 20 years." - Avery Jenkins
Compared to the Roc, If you are looking for a disc with
more Fade, try the Viper
more Turn, try the Super Stingray
more Glide, try the Mako
Other Speed 4 discs include the Cobra, Coyote, King Cobra, Lycan, Mako, Roc+, Shark, Stingray, Super Stingray and Wolf.
For comparing:
Innova Roc+ - features Innova's Plus Mold rim which allows for a smooth release when throwing the disc. The Roc+ flies very straight and stable at high speeds and has less low speed overstability than other Rocs. It falls between an Ontario and a Rancho.
Speed 4, Glide 5, Turn 0, Fade 2
Innova Roc3 - a faster straight Roc that excels at controlled approaches and mid range drives. It holds a line in a variety of wind conditions and has a predictable fade.
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