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From time to time I get into discussions with others in my field. By the time we are through I'm usually the one standing alone (the others have walked away shaking their heads.) This week was no different.
John (Not his real name. You know the old joke about changing the names to protect the guilty? In this case it's true) was mentioning a number of tools that people don't bother to use when promoting their Internet Business.
There were a few other folks around and most were nodding their heads in agreement. A few others were trying to discuss various tools…the merits of one versus the others. All was going well until I asked this question.
"Ever see a dog chase its tail?"
John, just smiled (you know that polite smile you reserve for strangers who appear to be a little off) and replied with something like, "What do dogs have to do with marketing?"
Once I knew I had their attention, I mentally adjusted my Guru toga, only kidding I don't have one, (my legs aren't as great looking as they used to be) cleared my throat and said;
"They (Dogs) don't get anywhere chasing their tails. Neither do folks who are always trying new and so called brilliant ideas for promoting their websites.
There are over 350 Social networks, easily over 500 million blogs, there are hundreds of Internet Gurus on Twitter alone and I can not even begin to count all the online programs that promise traffic wealth and good looks.
Point being most folks end up wasting time and Money trying to do all things marketing because of what they read and hear on the internet. Like I said a dog chasing its tail."
John replied (he is a nice guy but stubborn..probably why we get along) Norm you are not seeing the big picture. You are missing the point. Not everyones Internet marketing needs are the same. That is why there are so many options. What methods work for one person might not work for another.
"Do you know how many basic literary plots there are?" I countered.."Seven…now there are many versions of those seven..but seven is the number. Why do I bring this up, because most folks would have offered a guess in the thousands because that is their perception. Do you know how many choices you have in business…. there are only two!
Either you are a success or you fail. There are many versions of these two…some folks make $100,000 a year and they see themselves as failures. Others make enough extra money for a great time out once a month and they feel successful.
My point is you either make money or you don't. success or failure is only a perception. Now John what you are saying has merit…however there are only a few "basic" ways to market and run a business that allows you to make money. Understand the basics, master the basics and then use them, that is how you make money. Forget all the other hype about this and that, save the red ribbon that is tied around "secrets" and such nonsense."
At this point I found myself alone in that field.
I get so many questions from folks asking about this or that found on the Internet. Will this work etc etc….when what they should be doing is focusing on the basics.
As always I say what I feel is right…and you…need to do what you feel is right…just don't get lost.
Learn MoreI get many requests (and I'm grateful) from folks who want to build a website. Creating an Internet Business is one way to make income that can always come in handy. I am a firm believer that no one can make too much money (despite the occupy Wall Street and our present administration beliefs). Matter of fact I have never had a client ask me "How do I limit my income."
I think it would be safe to assume then, that you being here wanting to know how to build a website, that you are not opposed to the idea of making money.
Where does one begin when considering to build a website? No I am not going to take you through a check list to determine if you are cut out to go into business. Let us just assume you are. You are over 18 years of age you know how to use the Internet and you know that to build a website and running an Internet Business does take work.
The first decision you must make is a simple one. Do you want to build a website or will you pay to have someone do it for you? In other words do you want to throw money down a hole and learn nothing by having it done…or do you want to gain the knowledge and become your own master.
It should be obvious which side of that picket fence I stand on. I feel so strongly on the subject that I tell every client in the first session that my goal is to give them knowledge so they will NOT have to pay someone again. Learn what it takes to build a website. Learn how to market that site and leave your poor wallet closed. Trust me your wallet will thank you.
The first hurdle is figuring out which market you will get into. Again I'm always told "It doesn't matter what the market is as long as I can make money." Wrong answer. No doubt about it. Just because I build a website in a particular market doesn't mean you will be successful in that market as well.
If you lack the interest in the market then everything you do will reflect it and your business will fail. Your website is a living thing that you must tend to, if it is to grow and mature. Lack of interest leads to neglect, end of story.
I should note there are some markets you would do well to stay away from. Which markets? Try staying away from Religion, Politics, Professional Sports, Get Rich Quick, and sites that are solely about Art, Books, Music, Electronics and Travel.
I realize that some of these markets you have seen, heard or have even been encouraged by various Gurus to build a website about.
Have you ever run through deep snow? For those of you in the south an inch of snow is not considered deep. I'm talking running through snow that comes almost thigh high. If you have, you will understand how exhausting and non productive that can be. If not trust me it is not something you want to do a lot of. These markets are like running through that deep snow.
Just a note here…don't confuse products with markets.
Once you have decided which market you will build a website in…you then have to create a plan of attack. Yes you need a plan before you build a website. You need to know how you are going to attack and overcome the competition (business is a war).
A great part of your plan is to understand how to use keyword phrases. Consider keyword phrases as your ground troops attacking the weakest points of the market. By carefully laying the foundation of your site with keywords you will position yourself for success once you implement your marketing plan.
So is that all you need to build a website, keywords? Of course not there are numerous nuts and bolts that go into building your business. You will need to understand how the internet works, search engines, directories and the not so mysterious SEO to name a few.
What does it take to build a website? Simply put knowledge and a big dose of common sense. If you are serious about getting into an Internet Business and want to build a website, then you should. Before you start…do a little research, write down a ton of questions and then find a mentor who is more interested in you then your money.
Good luck and push ahead.
Learn MoreIf you are an old hand at creating an Internet Business then you can relate with those who are struggling to understand the bits and pieces of information that are necessary in this endeavor.
Why does everyone just assume that folks understand the basic workings of the Internet? Could it be due to the prevalence of the Internet in our lives. After all how hard could it be? Everyone knows the basics. Why it's just like driving.
Cars are everywhere. We see folks driving everyday, sometimes badly but by the time we are ready to drive we pretty much have it figured out. Heck there are computer games that teach us to drive and fly etc etc. It's almost second nature to us..sure we need a few instructions but we're not talking rocket science here. That is the same thought process of folks on the Internet today.
But! For all of you out there that have been driving for years, I have a challenge. You are all experienced drivers so your challenge is to climb up and get behind the wheel of a big rig (18 wheeler). No I wouldn't expect you to maneuver it..that would not be fair. All I need for you to do is to list the 26 things that you must check…. before you start the truck up. Driving is driving correct?
Well being on the Internet is not the same as doing it. We all have used the Internet before but do we really understand it? I think not.
Today we will be talking about a Search Engine, I will try to keep it simple, so all you experts are excused for today.
Definition of a Search Engine
A Search Engine is a software program (which you probably already knew) that when asked (you type in a word or phrase) will search it's data base (not the entire WEB) and bring forward those website articles that best fulfill your request.
How does it work?
A Search Engine will use a program (referred to as a crawler) to go into its data base and search the HTML documents it has gathered. It will then use another program referred to as a indexer (which reads the Html documents) then indexes the documents for the results.
OK before you say this doesn't make sense, put it this way.
1) You go into a Library (Search Engine) and ask for information
2) The Librarian (A crawler) will search through the Library (Search Engine) with the help of an assistant (indexer) who (having no life has read every document there) indexes the results in an order that it feels is relevant to your search.
3) You are then given the results to look through.
Is every Search Engine Equal? Is Google better then Yahoo?
No they are not equal but they generally all work the same. Yes in my opinion Google is far superior as the results (in my opinion) are more accurate because they use different algorithms.
So what is an algorithm? In the context of what we are talking about an algorithm is telling the Search Engine (A) How to determine the relevance of information it is searching. (B) What the steps are on how to accomplish that goal. Perhaps we can talk about Algorithms at a later time.
The goal today was to help you understand not all pieces of the web are difficult to comprehend. Matter of fact there isn't any piece in the system that can't be explained in simple terms. One of your tasks when deciding on creating an Internet Business is to make a commitment, that you will understand these parts.
You want to educate yourself, to relieve you of the burden of not knowing. Not knowing kills more dreams then a lack of imagination.
As always I would enjoy hearing from you.
Learn MoreIt's that time of the year when all the pundits pull out their crystal ball and predict what the new year will be like. Folks just normally like to hear all about that stuff. I however have a slight problem. You see when I went to the crystal ball store to get mine, there was only one left.
It should have been a red flag when they offered it to me for 88% off. But I guess I was just so excited to get a great deal that I never questioned it.
Well I rushed home fired that puppy up and (jaw drop here) it didn't work like advertised. Sounds like some of those program offers you find on the internet.
I did say it didn't work as advertised but it did work. Instead of looking into the future like you would expect…it looks into the past!
At first I thought (bummer) but after devouring my second hot pocket I realized this could be a good deal after all. Looking back and seeing all the things you should not have done and didn't could be the positive reinforcement you need. Who couldn't use a pat on the back every now and then?
So grab a beverage, sit back and relax as we rewind last year.
Last year you started your Internet Business or Blog and here are a number of things you didn't do…which was a great.
1) Write articles or blog posts less then 300 words
2) Try to use more then 1 keyword phrase per article
3) Pay for Directory submissions
4) Pay for back links
5) Fall for the sites that promised thousands of visitors to your site
6) Believe that you couldn't do Social Marketing on your own
7) Believe all the folks who said you couldn't create a website
Pay for advertising because you know it can be done for free
9) Fill your site with tons of pictures, videos and banner ads
10) Quit!
11) Try to scam Google with things like the "unnatural" Link Wheel
12) Look for the fast and easiest way to cut corners (because they don't work)
I'm done! I'm through looking into that crystal ball. The more I look the more I see the more I understand just how good you are. You don't really need me to tell you that.
Next week will be in a new year and for most of us another chance to build our internet business. Next week for others will be a chance to begin their internet career and perhaps they will run across this post and wonder if what they don't do will be as important as what they do.
Folks it's been a great year and I wish you all a Happy New Year….just keep thise cards and letters coming in.
Learn MoreBy now most of the free world understands that successful writing for your blog or website demands originality, sometimes humor, occasionally guruesk (made up words) of wisdom but always great content.
Therein lies the problem we all share at times. Overcoming writers block to create the great content we all wish to share. As I sit here sipping on my warm eggnog, munching hot pockets and watching gray nasty storm clouds roll in, I have decided to share ways to overcome writers block.
Let's discuss what writers block really is. Understanding the enemy of creativity is a must…yes it is a war. You know I'm right. You sitting there staring at the near empty computer screen, a few half developed sentences taunting you.
Writers Block, the inability to articulate in writing what in your mind is almost there. In other words you have an idea…or not…you need to create something and the pressure to do so clouds your thoughts. You are paralyzed, which only makes the matter worse.
Here are some tips to destroy writers block.
1) Push away from the computer and go outside. Get some fresh air even if its 30 degrees below, snowing, and you forgot to wear your mittens. Too many of us spend way to much time at our desks. What is the benefit? Your mind and senses instantly go into relax mode. A new thought fills the clouded mind…like wow I forgot what a real cloud looks like..get the point?
2) Grab a hot pocket and just munch (I understand you all might not be a connoisseur of fine food, so you might choose some other form of substance). By giving yourself food and beverage you are fueling the engine and creating energy that is needed to destroy writers block.
3) When you get writers block on the article your writing….stop…and start on a different one. If you get stuck on that one…stop…and start another one. What is up with that? By switching between articles you get a fresh start with each article. The result is once you finish one the dam is broke, you feel relief and the other two get finished rather quickly.
4) Drop and do 10. It's pushup time. Two things happen here. First you start getting into shape so that you fingers aren't the only part of your body that gets a regular workout. Second the effort stimulates all the wonderful chemicals in the body and causes you to become alert. It's like a bucket of cold water dumped on your head…its a rush.
We don't recommend anyone dumping water over themselves while at their computer. Yes we tried it once (it was a rough night and at the time it seemed like a good idea)
5) Call your Mom or tell your wife that your sitting around goofing off because your not feeling "it"…they will set you straight. Once you get past the guilt trip laid on you, you'll want to get back to writing….its called motivation.
6) Read some of your old work. Go ahead bask in the past, enjoy what you created back when you were in the groove. Smile at how brilliant you were, take a bow. This will remind you that yes you are a writer…you can do it. You will be surprised how the brain kicks back in and writers block disappears.
The best way to remove writers block is to just relax and keep writing. The words will come. The ideas will take shape and you will be able to vanquish the dragon called writers block.
If you wish to add to my short list please do. Drop me a line.
Learn MoreI simply wanted to ask myself (share)a few questions I have had in the past from clients as it relates to starting an Internet Business.
(Q) Can anyone make money with an Internet Business.
(A) Yes..but
(Q) Whats the but…..?
(A) Not everyone will.
(Q) Why not and could we get a little more meat in the answer please.
(A) Sure………………………………………………………The reason that some folks won't make any money is because like I have always said an Internet Business requires work. Too many folks fall for the magic beans and don't work.
(Q) Magic Beans? Would you care to elaborate?
(A) Everyone has seen the ads promising riches galore with no work, no risk, no internet knowledge and of course it happens overnight.
But it gets better. The cost is extremely low and you will be given dozens of DVDs that contain "secrets" (magic beans) that no one has ever discovered before.
But wait believe it or not it gets even better. You will be shown copies of huge checks that keep pouring into the authors lap along with a list of great testimonials, all from folks who have been ripped off in the past who have spent tons of money before and all ended up with zero. That is until they sent their money in for this most amazing fantastic won't be here long opportunity.
But wait. First it got better then it got better then better and now we are up to the best part. The Why. Yes the Why. Why this person has decided to share with you how you can make buckets of money.
It usually starts off with a declaration that this isn't a scam. Then they go into their life story. Funny how they all have shared so much in common. The details are different but the story goes much like this.
Lost my job…lost my house…I was broke and on the street…ate out of dumpsters…had no where to turn….BUT….one day as I was working on the computer (remember no money, no job eating out of dumpsters) I discovered something!
This is the cool part. They were able to discover A SECRET that no one had ever noticed before. Usually it has something to do with Google and how the spiders work.
They tried it..bang…big bucks…they did it again….boom bigger bucks….then they took the time to refine the secret and package it to share with you. The Why is because they have been so fortunate they feel compelled to share.
That's right they can't wait to sell the secret…for humanitarian reasons.
(Q) Gee you sound a little bitter. Are you upset because you can't find any secrets?
(A) Anyone who has read this blog or talked to me knows my answer. "There are no Secrets just unlearned truths. Learn the concepts. Then implement the concepts by building a great website. Market the business week after week. Treat it like it should be treated…a business."
(Q) So do you make money?
(A) Yes
(Q) How much?
(A) I get that question quite a lot. My pat answer is never enough. Sadly some folks won't settle for that answer.
(Q) So why are you a coach and not a Guru?
(A) First I don't believe in Guru's. I do believe in folks who have become successful working hard and taking risks. I respect those folks who are always learning. I stay away from anyone who proclaims to have all the answers. So I will never classify myself as A Guru.
Now why do I coach. Because I can. In the brick and mortar business world for the most part I was the one doing the building. Coaching is with few exceptions a blast. Anyone can coach but I like to believe I teach.
When I get done with folks I want them to be in a position where they never have to pay for information again. Besides I meet great folks and some of those relationships have lasted for years.
I make my own hours (most of the time) I work from home and started this Blog because I was tired of hearing all the horror stories from folks who were spending thousands of dollars for in some cases sites that should have run a few hundred bucks at best.
The more I became involved (learned) the more passionate I have become about Internet Businesses. OK I think I wore my soapbox time out.
(Q) Any last bit of information you want to leave for the readers?
(A) Yes. If you believe you can do this and you connect with folks who believe you can. If you use a common sense approach to this business and are willing to stay focused and do the work. Then ask yourself one question. "Why Not?"
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- No Credit From Credit Unions
While the Great Recession locked small biz out of the banks, credit unions were there to provide capital. Now, a recent Biz2Credit survey of small business lending shows credit union approvals have dropped each month over the past year. - SHOP Around?
Insurers are not breaking down the door to join the impending Small Business Health Option Program exchanges that are being set up in every state. The state of Washington will have only one insurer providing coverage through an exchange in 2014. Part of the reason might be that small biz owners aren't expressing interest in the program. - She Started a Small Biz With $13(video)
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One of the contributing factors to frequently less-than-stellar small biz hiring reports is the migration towards technology from traditionally salaried responsibilities. One company saved $2.7 million a year by investing in website-related capabilities.

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John email@example.com
Lead Pastor
John grew up in Camillus and graduated from Bishop Ludden High School. He has lived in all kinds of places including; NYC, Pittsburgh, Bangkok and LA. He is a Yankees fan and really enjoys coaching people.
Chris firstname.lastname@example.com
Site Pastor - Auburn
Chris Goral has been a part of the Vineyard Church for 18 years. She has 3 grown kids, 6 granddaughters ages 3 – 10. Her passion is life is helping people develop a deep connection with Jesus and his church. She loves to learn and grow with others. Currently serving as the Auburn Site Pastor, she oversees all of the functions of building the community of faith there. Kayaking, swimming, camping, gardening and reading are her favorite activities.
Gwen firstname.lastname@example.com
Staff Pastor
Gwen has been married to John 28 years- 3 children Josh married to Sarah, Jenni and David and one delightful grandchild Cora. Gwen is a Registered Nurse and has a Masters Degree in Public Health. She oversees the host team, hospitality team, and safety team and is involved in other areas. She loves hiking, running and hanging out with her family.
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Worship Pastor
Ted and his wife, Brittany, just recently moved here from Chicago, where Brittany was working on a doctorate in Old Testament and Ted was a worship pastor. Ted has been working as a worship pastor in various churches (from church plants to large churches) since 1998. His passion is to lead worship and to raise up and develop worship leaders and musicians as well as people who want to minister in the church at any level. He oversees worship, audio, and ministry development. A die-hard Chicago Cubs and Detroit Lions fan, he is well familiar with suffering and hope deferred. Follow him on Twitter: @_tedkim_.
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Staff Pastor
Andy and his family have been attending the Vineyard since 2008. After being a middle school teacher for 16 years, Andy relocated from Rochester to Syracuse. Andy oversees Small Groups, video and media and ministry development. Andy is a music nerd and used to work for Apple.
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Youth Pastor
Eddie and his wife, Alisha, have been attending the Vineyard since 2002 and have found it to be the "biggest blessing in our lives". The "come as you are and be loved" environment allowed for them to strengthen their marriage and step out in faith to oversee the 6-8 grade middle school kids for the last 4 years. With their 2 boys in tow we have been blessed to encourage and help in the spiritual development of many teens and preteens into a relationship with the Lord. He's Whats Up!!
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Nursery Supervisor and Lay Pastor
Heather is a Lay Pastor and a small group leader. She helps out with children's ministry, and is also in charge of outreach at the Cicero site. Heather enjoys helping people get connected in small groups, offering pastoral care and support to those in need, and caring for the babies that God has entrusted to us here at the Vineyard.
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Technical Director
Trevor is our technical director here at the Vineyard. He is in charge of all technical aspects of the service including video and audio. He has two dogs, loves cars and cooking.
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Staff Pastor
Jennifer grew up in Syracuse Area and moved back here about 2 years ago. She studied Spanish and Cultural Anthropology at Eastern University. During her free time she enjoys traveling, cooking, running, and hanging out with her family and friends.
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International Pastor
Hye Sung is originally from Korea which is over 7,000 miles away. She has been married to her husband for four years, and has one daughter. She moved here from New Jersey where she served as an educational Pastor in a Korean Church. She is passionate about helping other Asians in the the Syracuse area connect with Jesus. She has connected with Jesus in a new way at the Vineyard, and she hopes that others can experience this "come as you are" too. If you have any questions about the international ministry please contact her.
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Children and Family Pastor
Amanda loves leading kids to Christ and watching them grow in their faith and share that with others. She has worked in children's ministry in Florida, Virginia, and the Middle East. When she's not loving on kids you can find her indulging one of her other passions–books, theater, and Starbucks coffee.
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University Site Coordinator
Tim is the site pastor at the Vineyard at Funk 'n Waffles – a multi-site location in the University and Westcott neighborhoods. He grew up in Syracuse and returned to his home-town three years ago after briefly "wandering the earth". He loves anything that will get his adrenaline pumping and is a big fan of high fives.
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Office Manager
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Cicero Site Pastor
Bob has been hanging out at the Vineyard for about six years now. His passion is working with people in their journey with Jesus. Using their God given gifts and talents and life experiences to deepen their relationship with Him. Bob is married to his beautiful wife Cathy and has two sons Joe and Luke. Loves fishing and kayaking and just being in the outdoors.
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Shelly began attending the Vineyard in 1998 and came on staff, part-time, in 2006. As a staff member, she serves as the church bookkeeper and oversees the bookstore. As a small group leader, she has a passion to help others grow in their relationship with Jesus and understanding of God's word. When she's not working on staff at the church, Shelly is a Pastoral Counselor with a private practice.
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Merit Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded by the academic departments. The Financial Aid Office does not administer these awards. Please visit your school's merit scholarship web page for further information.
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South Lake Tahoe's newest hotel, the Landing.
Despite eight ski resorts in the greater Tahoe area, winter is actually the region's offseason and, this year, it has seen an impressive amount of renovation take place in anticipation of the busy summer season. Below, we take a look at some South Lake properties that have been brushed up of late:
It's the newest hotel in Tahoe having just opened at the end of last year, and it's also South Lake's most high-end boutique resort. We told you about the bathrooms that sport the manliest hotel amenity ever, and that novelty is just a tiny aspect of what makes the lake-front Landing impressive. Its in-house, wood-fire Greek restaurant, Jimmy's, is perhaps the best dining in town (we recommend going with the tapas), and its position on the lake results in killer views. A full-service spa, free wine tasting, valet parking, and in-room fireplaces round out the perks. Rates start at $199/night.
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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Here are 10 things you should know for Friday, Feb. 22:
1. -- U.S. stock futures were pointing to gains for Wall Street on Friday following two days of losses on concerns the Federal Reserve is backing away from its accommodative monetary policy.
European shares were rising, getting a lift from Germany's IFO business survey which exceeded expectations.
Asian stocks ended Friday's session mixed. Japan's Nikkei 225 index gained 0.7% to end at 11,385.94.
2. -- The economic calendar in the U.S. Friday is bare.
3. -- U.S. stocks on Thursday slumped for a second straight day after jobless claims rose and data on general business conditions came in soft. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 47 points, or 0.3%, to finish at 13,881. The S&P 500 shed 10 points, or 0.6%, to 1,502. The Nasdaq fell 33 points, or 1%, to close at 3,131.
4. -- Hewlett-Packard (HPQ - Get Report), the PC and printer maker, topped analysts' quarterly revenue and earnings estimates and delivered a better-than-expected outlook on Thursday. HP reported fiscal first-quarter revenue of $28.4 billion, down from $30 billion a year earlier but above Wall Street forecasts of $27.79 billion. Excluding items, HP earned 82 cents a share, down from 92 cents but well above the consensus estimate of 71 cents. Earnings also surpassed HP's forecast of 68 cents to 71 cents a share. For the second quarter, HP expects earnings, excluding items, of 80 cents to 82 cents a share. Analysts were looking for earnings of 77 cents. HP predicts full-year earnings of $3.40 to $3.60 a share, well above Wall Street's estimate of $3.32.
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8. -- Texas Instruments (TXN - Get Report), the chipmaker, boosted its quarterly dividend by 33% to 28 cents a share and said it plans to buy back $5 billion more of its stock.
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Posted: January 21, 2013
For players who rely on the performance of a Titleist golf ball on the professional tours, Sunday was a round-the-clock day of victory.
Before the sun was up in the US, Pro V1x loyalist David McKenzie had already triumphed as he captured his first PGA Tour of Australasia title, with a victory at the Victorian PGA Championship. Just a few hours later, Pro V1 loyalist Jamie Donaldson hoisted his second European Tour trophy, following a dramatic victory at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. And as night fell Sunday in California, Pro V1x loyalist Brian Gay became the first player to win a PGA Tour event with the new 2013 Titleist Pro V1x prototype golf ball, in a playoff victory at the Humana Challenge.
PGA: When Brian Gay (New 2013 Pro V1x prototype), Charles Howell III (Pro V1x) and David Lingmerth (Pro V1x) began a three-man playoff at the Humana Challenge, the winner was still in doubt, but the winning golf ball was not. It would be a Titleist.
Gay went on to birdie the second playoff hole, secure his fourth career victory and become the first player to win with the new 2013 Pro V1x prototype golf ball on the PGA Tour.
All three players fired four rounds in the 60's and finished regulation at 25-under par 263 following stellar closing rounds of 62, 63 and 64 by Lingmerth, Gay and Howell, respectively.
"It feels amazing right now. I'm still in a little bit of shock. It kind of happened so fast there at the end the way things went down," said Gay.
Gay first tested his new 2013 Pro V1x prototype golf ball at the 2012 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open (pictured right), and put it in play the following week with a T29 finish at the Frys.com.
In fact, the top five finishers, including overnight leader Scott Stallings (new 2013 Titleist Pro V1x prototype golf ball) and James Hahn (Pro V1x) who tied for 4th one shot out of the playoff, made it a sweep of the top five positions on the leaderboard for Titleist golf ball loyalists.
In addition to becoming the first player on the PGA Tour to win with the new 2013 Pro V1x golf ball, Gay is the seventh across the worldwide professional tours since seeding began, joining Luke Donald (Pro V1x/Dunlop Phoenix), Adam Scott (Pro V1/Australian Masters), Hiroyuki Fujita (Pro V1/Japan Series JT Cup) and Angel Cabrera (Pro V1x/107 Visa Open de Argentina) and David McKenzie (Pro V1x), who won the Victorian PGA Championship earlier today, in the new prototype victory circle.
Titleist was the overwhelming most played golf ball with 106 of the 156 players in the field relying upon the #1 ball in golf, more than six times the nearest competitor with 16. A total of 62 players in the field this week also put a new 2013 Pro V1 (11) or Pro V1x (51) prototype golf ball in play. Titleist was also the top choice in the iron (42), sand, lob and approach wedges (160) and putter (57) categories.
EUROPEAN: Titleist Pro V1 loyalist Jamie Donaldson earned his second career European Tour title by one shot in dramatic fashion at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. Donaldson, who captured the 2012 Irish Open for his first European Tour win, closed with a 4-under par 68 en route to a 14-under 274 victory total, and had to watch while his two closest pursuers failed to birdie the final hole and force a playoff.
"I played the pro-am on Wednesday and thought the course was too difficult and I had no chance," said Donaldson.
"I thought if I could get a decent finish I would be chuffed. To be holding this trophy is just mad."
Sixteen players finished among the top 10 and ties at the event, including 2012 European Tour Rookie of the Year and Titleist Brand Ambassador Ricardo Santos who placed solo 4th, three shots behind Donaldson. Santos relied upon the new 2013 Pro V1x prototype golf ball and a new Titleist 913D2 (8.5) driver for his success. In addition to the new driver which he put in play for the first time, Santos carried a Titleist 913Fd (13.5) fairway metal, 910H (17.0) hybrid, two new 712U prototype utility irons (3, 4), MB irons (5-P) and Vokey Design SM4 sand (56) and lob (60) wedges.
Other top finishers included David Howell (Pro V1x) and Joost Luiten (New 2013 Pro V1 prototype, 913D2 driver, 910Fd fairway metal, AP2 2-iron, CB irons, Vokey Design SM4 sand and lob wedges, Scotty Cameron Select Newport 2.6), who tied for 6th place.
Among the eight players tied for 8th place were full product line Titleist Brand Ambassadors Jason Dufner, George Coetzee, Anders Hansen and Jbe Kruger.
Dufner, who closed with a 4-under par 68, put a new Scotty Cameron Select GoLo S5 putter in the bag this week. Dufner previewed some of the new Cameron Tour models on the practice putting green on Monday and immediately gravitated to the S5. After practicing with it, Dufner said he felt it was easier to make a consistent stroke and achieve a consistent center strike with the new center-shafted putter and put it into competitive play on Thursday. Titleist was the top choice in golf balls at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship with 75 players relying upon a Pro V1 or Pro V1x, nearly four times the nearest competitor with 19. Titleist was also the favorite in the sand, lob and approach wedge category with 138, nearly twice the nearest competitor with 70.
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AUSTRALASIAN: For the first time, Titleist Pro V1x loyalist David McKenzie entered the winner's circle on the PGA Tour of Australasia with a victory at the Victorian PGA Championship.
The 45-year-old trusted his new 2013 Pro V1x prototype golf ball to a 2-under-par 70 for a two stroke victory.
"Words are eluding me now. I actually lost a Victorian PGA by missing a short putt about 20 years ago, so it's nice to actually win," said McKenzie.
Titleist Brand Ambassador Stephen Dartnell (Pro V1, 913D2 driver, 913F fairway metal, 913H hybrid, MB irons, Vokey Design wedges, Scotty Cameron putter) secured solo third place, another three shots back from second place, as eight of the top 10 finishers trusted Titleist golf balls for their success.
Titleist was the overwhelming most played ball at the event with 98 players, nearly four times the nearest competitor with 25.
"One of the undisputed pleasures of golf lies in the comforting knowledge that all golfers around the world play the same game. Imagine the chaos that would exist if there were, as some have suggested, different Rules for professional and amateur golf or each country had its own unique code of Rules. It is the uniformity and worldwide acceptance of the Rules that allow us to compare our rounds to those of the top players and to appreciate a tournament played on the other side of the world."
- David Fay and Michael BonallackFrom the foreword to The Rules of the Green: A History of the Rules of Golf
The case for unification is rooted in the game's history. In his seminal work, The Rules of the Green: A History of the Rules of Golf, Kenneth Chapman observed that since the first written code of rules appeared in 1744, the Rules of Golf evolved through periods of adaptation, consolidation, divergence, and eventually unification. This march to unification, where the game is played by one set of rules, has been an inexorable one with interruptions only occurring when opposing parties had a political or economic agenda.
There are two fundamental forces driving this progression to unification. The first is the essence of the game; the emotional allure that compels golfers to play and experience the same course or shot as one of the game's greats, even if just to aspire. The second impetus is the dysfunction and instability caused by multiple sets of rules. Prior history of multiple sets of rules created widespread confusion and prompted the need for clarification and unification. The fact remains that the game's growth, and its globalization, are inextricably linked to the idea that golfers – of all skill levels – play the same game.
For its first 100 years, the Rules of Golf provided political and economic stability as most of the newly formed golf clubs adopted the Rules of 1744. The Industrial Revolution helped facilitate golf's first growth era. International commerce flourished and transportation improved. Golf's first major competition, The Open Championship, was established, and for 20-plus years, contested according to the rules of the host club.
In 1895, the United States Golf Association (USGA) was formed. The USGA decided their competitions would be played according to the Rules of Golf, as adopted by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, while reserving the interpretation and decision making prerogative. C. B. Macdonald, winner of the 1895 U.S. Amateur Championship and first chair of the USGA special committee to "interpret the Rules of Golf," highlighted the difference between American and British golfers in his letter to Horace Hutchinson:
"We find in America that it is necessary to have the rules more clearly defined, as people (Americans) are more inclined to play more by the letter than the spirit." (Golf, February 12, 1897)
These differences between ruling bodies became exercises in bifurcation as separate rules applied to medal and match play, center shafted putters, steel shafts, the stymie and the number of allowable clubs.
When the great "balloon ball" experiment failed in 1931, it culminated in the R&A and the USGA having separate sets of golf ball rule specifications for the next 50 years.
The tension from this experience led to the first major collaborative decision on the road to uniformity – the adoption of the 14-club rule in 1938.
Post World War II, a meeting between representatives from the game's major golf organizations resulted in the joint R&A-USGA Code of 1952. This marked an unprecedented and historic decision to unify the Rules of Golf. Clearly, the growth of the game for the next 30 years, its globalization and commercialization, went hand in hand with this unification.
In 2002, the R&A and the USGA accelerated the march toward unification with the landmark issuance of a Joint Statement of Principles where they announced,
"The R&A and the USGA continue to believe that the retention of a single set of rules for all players of the game, irrespective of ability, is one of the game's greatest strengths."
For 250 years, there has been documented progress toward uniformity and worldwide acceptance of the Rules. Yet there are new voices advocating for "Bifurcation," arguing that the game should reverse direction for political and economic reasons.
The three most common arguments advanced by bifurcation protagonists are:
1. "Today's professional game does not mirror today's amateur game."
While some lament that PGA Tour players aren't playing the same game as amateurs, this is more a commentary on the skill of the professional golfer than amateurs' desire to play a different game. Part of the fabric of the game is the relationship between the game's best players and all golfers who play. Today's amateur golfers maintain the same appetite to emulate the swings of of the world's greatest players and play America's greatest courses as ranked by Golf Digest.
2. "Golf participation has matured and the adoption of different sets of rules will allow the game to renew its participation growth."
1990 to 2000 was the most innovative decade in the game's history, yet during this period, golf participation in the U.S. and Europe flatlined. Golf is a game of the middle class, and golf has a demographic issue. In the Western world, today's middle class is the same size as in the early 1990s.
3. "Golfers just want to have fun. They do not play by the rules today and the formalization of multiple sets of rules is just sanctioning what is already reality."
If golfers don't play by the one set of rules that exist today, why are two sets of rules required? If the argument is that golfers don't play by the rules and bifurcation will help grow the game, then how will two sets of rules contribute to additional participation? The logic is flawed.
In a passage entitled "Rambling Thoughts" (Scotland's Gift: Golf), C. B. Macdonald, America's first rules expert, observed that the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews never attempted to mandate that its rules be forced upon those who played. They simply stated:
"We are going to play the game as it was handed down to us by our forefathers. We will tell you how it was handed down and we will provide you with our interpretation of the rules and endeavor to convey to you all the spirit of the game, but do as you like, much as we desire to see you play the game that has been played for some many centuries in Scotland."
Today, more than 250 years after the first Rules of Golf were codified, the game is played by 55 million golfers in over 150 different countries. A final C. B. Macdonald quote reinforces why globalization requires unification. It is prescient given that it was written in 1927:
"Golf is a world encircling game. One of its charms is that no matter where you go, whether America, Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe or Scotland, the game is the same, with only such rules as are necessary to govern the local situation."
History remains a wise and thoughtful teacher.
Delivering more performance from both turf and tee, the new Titleist 913 fairway metals and hybrids are built for more distance and control with the most precise fit available to all serious golfers.
Developed from extensive player testing and advanced engineering, the 913F and 913F.d Low Spin fairway metals and 913H and 913H.d hybrids are Titleist's highest performing, most comprehensive designs, featuring optimized launch with reduced spin for longer distance and precision fitting provided by Titleist's patented SureFit Tour adjustable hosel technology.
The 913 fairways and hybrids utilize a new SureFit Tour weight location on the sole of each club to help create distinct performance targets, all-around performance or lower spin with a penetrating flight. Golfers can select their models – 913F or 913F.d Low Spin, 913H or 913H.d – based on forgiveness or ball flight.
"The 913 line of fairway metals and hybrids represent another breakthrough in long game performance," said Dan Stone, Vice President of Research and Development, Titleist Golf Clubs.
"We've applied some of the same advanced design strategies used in building the new 913 drivers to create more distance potential and greater forgiveness with the fairways and hybrids, while making further advances in ball flight, looks, sound and feel. Add in the fitting power of the SureFit Tour hosel, and you have the highest performing adjustable fairways and hybrids in the game."
"Golfers are always looking for more distance and control in their long game, but they also need versatility," said Steve Pelisek, General Manager, Titleist Golf Clubs. "The 913 fairways and hybrids not only deliver better performance, they provide serious golfers with more options to dial-in their set composition to fit their long game strategy and the way they play the game."
MORE DISTANCE THROUGH IMPROVED LAUNCH CONDITIONS: The 913 fairway metals and hybrids feature center of gravity (CG) positions lower than the prior generation 910 models to further maximize distance potential through reduced spin while providing stability and forgiveness.
To accomplish this more optimal CG, the Titleist Golf Club R&D team made improvements to the head designs and SureFit Tour hosel structure, allowing for more discretionary mass to be redistributed low and deep in each head.
"In combination with a new flat SureFit Tour weight, this allowed us to really move our CGs to new performance thresholds and obtain improved distance potential," Stone said.
With the 913 fairways, engineers utilized a new casting and polishing process to produce an ultra-thin crown, with a lower, flatter sole profile similar to the new 913 drivers. The 913 hybrids were refined with a sleeker, tour-inspired design. For both the 913 fairways and hybrids, Titleist R&D created a leaner SureFit Tour hosel with a lower hosel height and tapered sleeve, which benefits CG position as well as the appearance at address.
"All of the players we've tested with have commented on how much better the hosel looks in the address position. As a result, they have even more confidence standing over their shot," said Pelisek.
The new SureFit Tour weight on the sole further optimizes the CG for speed and forgiveness. The weight has a new, flat geometry with a screw that holds the weight in place but does not extend up into the driver head, contributing to a lower overall CG.
913F vs. 913F.d LOW SPIN FAIRWAY METALS: While both the 913F and 913F.d Low Spin feature lower, more optimal CG locations for more distance potential, the new 913 fairway metals provide two distinct performance choices evident by the different locations of their SureFit Tour weights.
The 913F is a high performance, classic pear shaped fairway that delivers distance with stability through low and deep weighting for all-around performance from the turf and tee.
The 913F.d Low Spin is a high performance, larger full pear shaped fairway that delivers distance with lower spin (about 200 rpm less than 913F) from low and forward weighting for a more penetrating flight.
"Our player testing shows overall preference is split with the 913F and 913F.d Low Spin models, with many players incorporating both models into their long game setup," Stone said.
"The 913F is our traditional fairway metal with all-around performance for players that want long distance with more forgiveness. The 913F.d Low Spin meets the needs of players wanting or needing spin reduction in their fairways due to the way they deliver the head."
913H vs. 913H.d HYBRIDS: Like their fairway metal counterparts, the 913H and 913H.d models deliver more distance through optimized CG locations while offering two performance options to satisfy players' needs.
The 913H is a high performance hybrid that delivers distance and stability through low and deep weighting for all-around performance.
The club has a new tour-inspired shape with a softer toe and a sleeker heel that promotes proper ground contact, with increased offset in the high-lofted models to improve appearance, playability and forgiveness.
The 913H, with the SureFit Tour weight located deep on the sole, has also been designed with progressive CG locations through the range of lofts for optimized launch and spin control to deliver proper distance and ball flight
"We look at hybrids as individual golf clubs. They're being used to fill specific voids in a player's set, they're replacing irons or they're filling a gap. That means they require that each one be designed with their own CG position such that you get the correct launch, spin and shot control for each club. As we move up in loft with the 913H models, the CG moves more forward to help maintain spin for proper shot control," Stone said.
"We've also added offset to the high-lofted models for improved appearance, playability and forgiveness. That's a preferred look as you're moving from an iron into a hybrid. You don't want your hybrid to look like a fairway wood as you're making that transition."
The 913H.d is a high performance hybrid that delivers distance with lower spin from low and forward weighting for a more penetrating flight.
The 913H.d has a more compact head than 913H with slightly more offset. The forward-positioned SureFit Tour weight and compact head combine to produce a forward-positioned CG location that provides spin and trajectory control for higher speed players or players that want or need to control spin based on how they deliver the head at impact.
"The 913H.d is a product our tour players wanted," Pelisek said. "The forward CG really helps higher speed players control the flight and trajectory. And many players like the compact, more iron-like shape. We decided to make the 913H.d available by custom-order-only in the market to allow our loyal Titleist golfers that need spin control access to a product that will be very popular on the PGA Tour."
PRECISION FIT VIA "TOUR VAN-IN-A-HOSEL": The best way to fully experience the technology and total performance of 913 fairways and hybrids is to be precision fit using Titleist's patented, dual angle, industry-leading SureFit Tour adjustable hosel.
The SureFit Tour hosel allows golfers to set loft and lie independently to optimize ball flight – higher or lower, and for more draw or fade for improved shot control and maximum distance.
"We call it 'Tour Van-in a hosel' because that was our inspiration for designing SureFit Tour in that it provides all the power of a tour van – the ability to bend for loft and lie, and interchange shafts – right on the tee at the point of fitting," Stone said.
The dual angle SureFit Tour hosel features a sleeve and ring, each with four settings. The sleeve settings are numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 and the ring settings are lettered A, B, C, D. In total there are 16 settings, each creating a unique loft and lie combination.
A Titleist authorized fitter will utilize the SureFit Tour hosel, coupled with interchangeable shafts and SureFit Tour weights, to determine a player's optimal setup so they are playing 913 fairway metals and hybrids fit precisely to their game.
"We've already seen the fitting effectiveness of the SureFit Tour hosel with the success of 910 metals," Pelisek said. "Tour players on down to average golfers with more moderate swing speeds benefit greatly from a more precise fit."
TOUR VALIDATION: The 913 fairways metals and hybrids have found instant acceptance and success since the seeding and validation process began on the worldwide professional tours.
The new models made their debut on the PGA Tour in late August at The Barclays, where 15 new 913 fairway metals and hybrids were immediately put in play. The following week at the Deutsche Bank Championship, 21 new 913 fairways and hybrids were in players' bags. The winner of the event used 913F.d Low Spin 13.5º and 18º models. The same player won again the following week at the BMW Championship and added a third win with the new clubs at the European Tour's season finale, the DP World Tour Championship.
Player counts have continued to climb, as a total of five players have combined for eight wins gaming new 913 fairway metals or hybrids. That list includes Matteo Manassero, who played a 913F.d Low Spin 13.5º and 913H 17º in his victory at the Barclays Singapore Open in early November. Most recently, Arnond "Bank" Vongvanij played a 913F.d Low Spin 13.5º in winning the King's Cup for his first Asian Tour title.
Among the players with 913 fairways and hybrids in their bags are: Jason Dufner (913F.d 13.5º, 913H 19º), Bill Haas (913F 13.5º, 913H.d 18º), Geoff Ogilvy (913F.d 15º & 18º), Kyung-Tae Kim (913F.d 13.5º), Greg Chalmers (913F.d 13.5º, 913F 17º, 913H.d 20º), Scott Piercy (913F.d 15º), Ben Curtis (913F.d 13.5º, 913H.d 18º & 23º), Daisuke Maruyama (913F.d 13.5º & 18º, 913H.d 20º & 23º), Ben Crane (913F.d 15º), Bud Cauley (913F.d 13.5º) and Ben Kohles (913F 13.5º, 913H 17º).
BOLD LOOKS: The 913 fairways and hybrids have bold new cosmetics to match the new 913 drivers, with a striking, black PVD finish and a new black body paint that provides a sense of confidence and power at address.
IMPRESSIVE STOCK SHAFT MATRIX: The 913's high performance stock shaft matrix features four tour-proven options, including three high performance aftermarket shafts (one from Aldila and two from Mitsubishi) to fit a wide range of players and swing speeds.
The stock fairway lineup includes the Mitsubishi Diamana D+ White 82 and Mitsubishi S+ Blue 72 and 62, along with the Titleist Bassara W 55 (S,R,A) and 45 (L) by Mitsubishi. The stock hybrid lineup includes the, the Mitsubishi Diamana D+ White 92 HY (S), the Diamana S+ Blue 82 HY (S) and 72 HY (R) as well as the Titleist Bassara W 60 HYB (S,R,A) and 50 HYB (L) by Mitsubishi. In addition, Titleist offers an industry-leading number of custom shaft choices.
Note: The new SureFit Tour hosel design in 913F, 913F.d Low Spin, 913H and 913H.d cannot accept shafts from Titleist 910 fairways or hybrids. Titleist is offering a re-tipping service to convert shafts from 910 to 913 compatible. Details are available through Titleist Custom Service.
PRICE AND AVAILABILITY: The new 913F, 913F.d Low Spin, and 913H will be available at golf shops starting Feb. 9th, 2013. The new 913H.d is available through custom order starting March 15, 2013. 913F and 913F.d Low Spin have a suggested retail price of S$510 (S$408 MAP); RM 1200 (RM960 MAP); THB12,500 (THB9,999 MAP). 913 H and 913 H.d have a suggested retail price of S$449 (S$359 MAP); RM 999 (RM799.20 MAP); THB11,000 (THB8,800 MAP).
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New Titleist 913 Fairway Metals and Hybrids: Product specifications
913F Specs• Composition: 17-4 Stainless Steel body with a 455 Steel face insert• Lofts: 13.5º, 15º, 17º, 19º, 21º (RH & LH)• Stock grip: Titleist Tour Velvet 360 degree rubber• Head volumes: 160cc (13.5º, 15º) and 140cc (17º, 19º, 21º)
913F.d Low Spin Specs• Composition: 17-4 Stainless Steel body with a 455 Steel face insert• Lofts: 13.5º, 15º (RH & LH, 18º available through custom only)• Stock grip: Titleist Tour Velvet 360 degree rubber• Head volume: 180cc
913F, 913F.d Stock Shafts• Diamana D+ White 82• Diamana S+ Blue 72• Diamana S+ Blue 62 (913F only)• Titleist Bassara W 55 (913F only)• Titleist Bassara W 45 (913F only)
913H Specs• Composition: 17-4 Stainless Steel body with a 455 Steel face insert• Lofts: 17º, 19º, 21º, 24º, 27º (RH & LH)• Stock grip: Titleist Tour Velvet 360 degree rubber• Head volumes: 117cc (17º, 19º, 21º, 24º) and 112cc (27º)
913H.d Low Spin Specs (available through custom order only)• Composition: 17-4 Stainless Steel body with a 455 Steel face insert• Lofts: 18º, 20º, 23º (RH & LH)• Stock grip: Titleist Tour Velvet 360 degree rubber• Head volume: 100cc
913H Stock Shafts• Diamana D+ White 92 HY• Diamana S+ Blue 82 HY• Diamana S+ Blue 72 HY• Titleist Bassara W 60 HYB • Titleist Bassara W 50 HYB
Each 913F, 913F.d, 913H and 913H.d includes:• 913 Headcover
SureFit Tour Weights Available for Purchase:• Ergonomic Torque Wrench• Foldout instruction booklet with Performance Guide
SureFit Tour Weights Available for Purchase:• Adjust for swingweight and feel preference• SureFit Tour Weight Kit contains 4,7,9,11 and 14g flat weights• Single Weights may also be purchased
Posted: January 19, 2013
<1234> Overview Welcome to the 2013 Humana Challenge. Overview What's new in the bag of Titleist Brand Ambassador Webb Simpson: a 2013 Titleist Pro V1x prototype, a Titleist 913 D3 10.5 driver, Titleist 913 F 13.5, Titleist 913 FD 18, Titleist 913 HD 20, and Titleist 712 AP2 irons (4-P). Overview Titleist Brand Ambassador Scott Stallings clocks in and spends some quality time on the range. Overview Titleist Brand Ambassador Charley Hoffman gets to work. Overview Titleist Tour Rep. Chris Tuten is always ready to help a player get dialed in. Overview Titleist Brand Ambassador Patrick Cantlay works on his short game. Overview Geoff Ogilvy goes for a little stroll on the practice area at PGA West. Destination...? Overview Practice bunker. Let's take a look at his swing... Overview At the top (shortened for some serious drop and stop action). Overview The attack... Overview Splashing out... Overview And the finish. Overview Kevin Na puts in some sand work as well. Overview Now let's take a look at Webb Simpson's swing. At address... Overview The takeaway... Overview The turn... Overview Getting closer to the top... Overview At the top... Overview Launch time! Overview Follow through... Overview And another solid finish. Overview Moving down the range, we check in with Bud Cauley. Overview Nice and compact as he gets his turn going. Overview Impact!!! Overview Looking good. Overview 913D2 or 913D3? It needed a little extra warmth earlier in the week. Overview As did Patrick Cantlay. Overview Jason Bohn on the range and looking forward to a solid 2013. Overview The range at PGA West has one of the best backdrops on tour. Good luck to the field! #TeamTitleist
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It's the first stop of the 2013 PGA Tour season on the continental U.S. and a quick look at the Humana Challenge leaderboard (which is currently dominated by red numbers) shows that players already have their games in shape.
And as the official counts come in,Titleist is the overwhelming top choice in golf balls at the Humana Challenge with 106 players in the field of 156 relying upon a Pro V1 or Pro V1x, more than six times the nearest competitor with 16. Titleist was also the favorite in the iron sets (42), sand, lob and approach wedge (160) and putter (57) categories.
Highlighting the golf ball count, a total of 62 players are relying upon a 2013 Pro V1 (11) or Pro V1x (51) prototype as the tour seeding and performance validation process continues.
Check out the slideshow above to go inside the ropes and see what the players including Titleist Brand Ambassadors Geoff Ogilvy, Webb Simpson, Bud Cauley, Kevin Na, and Patrick Cantlay, among others, were up to early in the week.
Good luck to the field!
Posted: January 18, 2013
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Team Titleist EMEA packed up their gear and made the trip to Abu Dhabi Golf Club to catch up with the Titleist Brand Ambassadors and golf ball loyalists in the field for the 2013 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. This tournament marks the start of the three event Desert Swing on the European Tour, and also sets the pace as the Race To Dubai starts in earnest!
And as the players catch their stride in the year long race, Titleist was the overwhelming top choice in golf balls at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship with 75 players of the field of 126 relying upon a Pro V1 or Pro V1x, nearly four times the nearest competitor with 19. Titleist was also the favorite in the sand, lob and approach wedge category with 138, nearly twice the nearest competitor with 70.
A total of 32 Titleist golf ball loyalists relied upon a new 2013 Pro V1 or Pro V1x prototype, including Titleist Brand Ambassadors Matteo Manassero, Bernd Wiesberger, Thomas Levet, Gregory Bourdy, Michael Hoey and Lee Slattery, as well as Titleist golf ball loyalists including major winners Michael Campbell and Todd Hamilton, along with Joost Luiten, Tom Lewis and Gregory Havret.
Check out the slideshow above to take in some of the action from earlier in the week and thanks to Team Titleist EMEA for all of the great images!


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Danity Kane is splitting up just one year after they reunited! Aubrey O'Day says that she was punched, and Shannon Bex implies that it was Dawn Richard who launched the attack! Read the shocking statements here.
Forget a catfight, how about an all-out in-studio brawl? Danity Kane members Aubrey O'Day, Shannon Bex and Dawn Richard are ending their famous group just one year after they reunited following an in-studio brawl on August 4. Details below!
Danity Kane Breaks Up — Group Splits After Punches Thrown In Studio
Aubrey, 30, claims that a member of her group "punched" her in the back of the head during a business meeting and says she doesn't condone violence and has chosen to leave the group.
"During a recent group meeting, a business conversation took a turn for the worst [sic] when my group member punched me in the back of my head while I was speaking to another associate," Aubrey writes on danitykane.org. "To be clear, she was not physically engaged or threatened prior to her attack on me."
She goes on, writing that she filed a police report and reiterates the same information to police about the vicious attack. In a somber tone, she continues writing, saying she "cannot condone or excuse any form of physical violence, particularly at the hands of someone I considered family."
Shannon Bex Speaks Out
Aubrey isn't the only one talking about the incident. So is Shannon, 34, who claims to have witnessed the attack on Aubrey.
"I did not witness a shouting match, a catfight or a brawl. I witnessed a single direct punch," she writes on the group's official site.
Shannon explains the situation further, citing previous problems and her frustrations with Dawn. She claims the group has had issues for months and refers to one of her earlier entries from April, 2014.
"It's exhausting to chase your mind to understand your heart. For so long I've looked at you and your strengths trying to find any excuse for you in my head to put you back where I used to hold you. But time and again you prove me wrong to myself. Now I'm looking out for me I've learned that from you. But I pray my heart stays pliable and is still moved by honest humanity. May the ability to love not escape from my chest."
What Does Dawn Richard Have To Say?
Dawn's not writing, but she is talking! Dawn, 31, spoke to TMZ who broke the news on their split on Aug. 8, telling the website that the allegations are "exaggerated lies and false accusations."
TMZ's sources reveal that Aubrey and Shannon were having secret business meetings without Dawn's knowledge and even recording tracks without Dawn on them. Pretty serious accusations, but violence is never the answer!
What do you think, HollywoodLifers? Was Dawn's attack warranted or totally out of line? Are you sorry to hear that Danity Kane has split once again? Let us know.
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Wow,Aubrey o day is always starting something. Aubrey was the reason why the group broke up the first time. you never can win when you play dirty Aubrey. Dawn do not need them her solo career was doing way better than Aubrey and Shannon put together. I hope they release the album for the fans on iTunes.
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To represent him, Fadgen hired yet another lawyer, Mark Herron, of Tallahassee. Herron represents more politicians before the commission than any other attorney. As a former ethics commissioner himself, Herron knows the territory.
After the closed-door hearing was called to order and the case was announced, Herron assured the commissioners: "No compensation was paid, absolutely none" to Fadgen, and therefore it wasn't a contractual relationship. Fadgen, in fact, didn't receive any money for serving as personal representative of the estate -- he'd waived it after the ethics complaint was filed. Fadgen made his money from the corporation as an accountant for the estate, as he admitted to Malone.
Herron portrayed Fadgen as Fadgen portrays himself: a man who made a sacrifice to help his dying friend. After Herron's presentation, one commissioner asked: "[Fadgen] never received any compensation? Period?"
Herron responded that Fadgen had been paid only as an accountant. Herron didn't know how much. Another commissioner wondered out loud if Fadgen wasn't "mixing up money" between the job titles to get off on a technicality. Another commissioner pointed out that Fadgen had written in his request to the commission for an opinion, back in 1997, that he would be compensated as a personal representative. Commissioners wondered aloud if he'd waived those fees only to ward off punishment.
So, for a minute there, things didn't seem to be going well for Fadgen. The commissioners seemed skeptical of his story. William Donegan, a Republican commissioner from the Orlando area, says he sat there thinking, Gee, this doesn't sound right.
But then Peter Prieto, a Miami Republican lawyer and recent Bush appointee, suddenly made a motion: Find probable cause that Fadgen was guilty of a conflict of interest, but take no action against him because of the fact that he was helping a dying friend and didn't accept money for his work. It was a classic political do-nothing move -- and the commission immediately concurred. They didn't fine him. They didn't even censure him or verbally reprimand him. They just dropped the case.
Did Prieto do a fellow South Florida Republican a favor? He says he didn't even know who Fadgen was until the hearing.
The commission's press release came out a week after the decision: "Noting the unusual and altruistic circumstances of the deathbed request under which Fadgen had come to be the estate's personal representative and that he had received no compensation for his service, the Commission felt that the public interest would not be served by proceeding with the complaint."
And that's about all the public heard. The Miami Herald and Sun-Sentinel both ran this quote from Fadgen without challenge: "I know in my heart I did nothing wrong. I did my best to honor my promise to a dying friend and in doing so may have committed a technical error." The Herald also reported that Fadgen received "no compensation from the corporation" -- which is flatly untrue. The two newspapers cited different reasons for why Fadgen didn't resign in 1997, when he said he would. In The Herald, Fadgen is quoted as saying his lawyer "thought the conflict of interest no longer existed." In the Sun-Sentinel, however, Fadgen repeated the bogus story he'd told Malone, saying he didn't follow through on his promise to resign because the court wouldn't allow him to withdraw. Apparently Fadgen couldn't keep his own stories straight.
Today Fadgen still spends every Wednesday night presiding over the city at council meetings. During the day he can be found at the strip mall, working in his cluttered accounting office.
Nobody seems to notice when he parks his green Mercury Tracer along a curb at the strip mall every day. The parking spot is unauthorized by the city. Fadgen and a few other business owners park there to make room for customers. The lack of spaces at the plaza -- which is 23 spaces short of the 63 city law demands -- is yet another code violation. A few years ago, in fact, the city dubbed the parking shortage a "priority" in order to force the strip mall to add additional spots.
That, of course, was before Jerry Fadgen took over the plaza. In more recent days, Vanella Enterprises dispatched lobbyist Allsworth to ask city officials at a Plan Adjustment Committee to forgive the strip for its parking shortage. Allsworth explained that there were usually plenty of empty spots there. Nobody mentioned the illegal parking.
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There are several ways to experience apnea. You can hold your breath and be apneic. Apnea can also be drug or mechanically induced. In your aunt's case, it would be due to complications of her COPD. Our bodies cannot sustain for very long in apneic spells. It leads to severe lack of oxygen and permanent brain damage can occur. It is very serious and can ultimately lead to death.