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The Marine Corps Marathon
Thursday, October 22, 2009; 12:30 PM
Washington Post contributing writer and former two-time Marine Corps Marathon champion Jim Hage was online Thursday, Oct. 22 to take your questions about Sunday's 34th Marine Corps Marathon, what to expect from the race and running in and around D.C.
You can also read more about the Marine Corps Marathon in The Post's special section that chronicles all aspects of the race, from before the starting gun and after the finish.
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The transcript follows.
Jim Hage: Hey, hello and welcome. I hope all are fired up for the 34th MCM on Sunday. We're just getting started here, so send over your questions, comments and injury questions (if you must!).
Washington, D.C.: I'll be running in the MCM10K. This is my first 10K, and although I've been training for it, I'm a little worried that I might not be able to run the entire time. Do you happen to know if some people run/walk the 10K course? I can't figure out if the 10K has its own time limit, or if it's just integrated into the marathon time limit (whatever that is), since the 10K finish line is the same as the marathon one. Thanks!
Jim Hage: For your first race, the MCM 10K is a good choice. Don't be afraid to walk a bit -- lots of folks do. The marathon is actually giving an AWARD for the slowest runner, not sure if the 10K is doing the same. Of the course the goal, for your next 10K, is to run the whole the way!
Arlington, Va.: Hi! I'm running this Sunday and its my first marathon. I've been training for the past 16 weeks, so I'm excited, ready to cross the finish line, and nervous all at the same time. Any last mintue tips for a newbie?
Jim Hage: Last minute tips would probably take my whole hour, but first, congrats -- 16 weeks is serious delayed gratification. I'd say most important is to enjoy the journey. The crowds will be supportive, you'll feel great (at least through the early going) and every runner should savor that. More useful advice: halfway in the marathon is at 20 miles. In other words, save something for that last 10K.
Philadelphia: I have heard lots of debate on this, so I would please appreciate your advice: what types of exercises do you believe are best in preparing for marathon running?
Jim Hage: I've been running for several decades now, and I've heard lots of stuff about cross-training, yoga, stretching, etc. Based on my experience, the best exercise for running is running. That approach does tend to make us one-dimensional (physically and mentally), but if you want to race, run.
Chantilly, Va.: I'm a first-timer this Sunday (been on a Galloway training program since early April) and am wondering if you have any suggestions for what to do with the nervous energy I'm sure I'll have between my arrival at 6:30 AM and the actual start of the Marathon.
Jim Hage: Ah, excellent question. Be thankful, first of all, that you'll have only 90 minutes to kill prior to the start. The logistics at marathon starts such as Boston and New York require many hours of waiting around, which drains energy. I'd try to find a quiet place, sit, stretch out your legs and relax the best you can.
Washington, D.C.: My friend is running the marathon, and it is also her birthday. Where can we go afterwards for some celebration involving food and drinks? Maybe somewhere in Georgetown? Are there restaurants that will have specials for runners?
Jim Hage: Restaurants and bars that cater to runners? Plenty, just be sure to bring your HeatSheet, that foil blanket you get upon finishing, and man, the drinks are on the house. Food is a little trickier, because the hosts know you'll be so famished. At least everything will taste great.
Chevy Chase, Md.: I have run a few MCMs and am trying to get sub 4 hours. Any suggestions? Should you go slow and then go for negative splits. Constant pace? The last six miles kill me, how do I avoid getting done in?
Jim Hage: Sub-four hours will get you in the top 25 percent of all finishers, I'd guess, so you'll be doing well. I've always thought negative splits are the way to go, but of my hundred or so marathons, I've done that exactly once. And it was my PR. Go figure.
Hitting the wall is all about running out of energy, so slug down as much sports drink as your stomach can handle and be sure to knock back a good number of energy gels. Both really help.
Bon chance!
Saint Louis, Mo.: Jim,
This is my first marathon. I wanted to know - will be plenty of cups of fluids available at the hydration points to accomodate all the runners, especially in the beginning? I've been training with my own fuel belt but want to be confident that I can get what I need during the race if I decide to run without it.
Jim Hage: If the weather isn't too warm -- and at this point it's looking pretty good -- the Marines will provide plenty of water and sports drink. But if you're comfortable with a fuel belt, that's not a bad way to go, as grabbing, pouring and actually getting stuff down can be tough. With your own drinks, you eliminate those variables. I'd recommend carrying your own gels, as that's the only way to have enough.
Washington, D.C.: Do you our anyone out in the peanut gallery have any thoughts on running with a fuel belt? I trained with one all along, but now debating on whether I should run the marathon with it.
Jim Hage: Fuel belt, see my prior answer. If you're really racing, you won't want to bother, clearly. But again, to be sure you're getting enough fluids/gels and at the point you want them, carrying your own is a good idea.
100 marathons?: Really? You've run 100? That's crazy. Which was your favorite? And where does MCM rank?
Jim Hage: One hundred, I'm pretty sure I'm past that. A bit nutty, yes, but it never seemed excessive at the time. I've run plenty of the big ones, NYC, Boston, MCM, Olympic trials, internationally around the world. Had a blast. Favorites, honestly, MCM is a great one (winning made it even better). Coming off the Queensboro Bridge in NYC is like nothing else. Unless you're running past Wellesley College in the middle of the Boston Marathon....
Arlington, Va.: Tell me about the course a bit. I'm running for the first time but am an experienced marathoner. Where should I look out for hills that come out of nowhere? And I've also heard bad things about the highway stretch near the end. Is that a major problem?
Jim Hage: The course on Sunday is mostly very nice. Revisions in the past couple of years have added serious hills in the early portions, I believe around Mile 3, during which runners need to climb Spout Run. Ugh. But of course most of DC is flat, so that's not a big problem. The crowds can be kind of sparse -- everyone has heard of the death march on Hains Point, but even that's better now that it comes during Miles 13 ro 16, so it's not as brutal. I think the Crystal City part at the end is a highlight for many, as the crowd support is excellent.
What made the difference when you won: To when you didn't? Was it something about the conditions? The field?
And speaking of conditions, how do you think Sunday shapes up? It looks like it's going to be in the 60s, right? Is that a good temp, a bit hot or cool?
Jim Hage: I've run MCM four times, finishing third twice and winning twice. Naming difference is easy: I trained more. And after winning, I trained even more and went even faster. So for me, there was a direct correlation between running more miles and running faster.
Eventually, I quit my job and trained fulltime and finished eighth in the Olympic trials. Was it worth it? Man, I wish I quit earlier!
Jim Hage: There's a good question about pace groups, and whether one should go with the goal pace or a slightly faster pace in antcipation of slowing down. A constant pace is the best way to go -- hence, PACE groups! These increasingly popular groups keep novices and experienced marathoners alike from blasting out too fast. Trust them! And believe in your training.
Chantilly, Va.: Along the lines of fuel gels/gummies, etc., any suggestions on when to consume them? Seems like common sense to not wait until you're in big need of a boost, but can you also eat them too soon where they do little/no good?
Jim Hage: Fuel, gels, gummies, yes, yes and yes. As many as you can, as often as you can. For most people, anyway. I mean, you could stop and eat a turkey dinner, but you have to balance running (racing, really) with comfort. Again, the goal is time, right? So for myself (as a running geek), I wouldn't waste too much time eating. I mean, it's supposed to hurt a bit.
The Droid: Jim,
When you come to the hash beer check for the MCM, do recommend chugging that sucker in one fell swoop or should you sip it and savor the moment?
Jim Hage: Droid, how are you? For those of you who don't know about Hashers, google it, learn and then avoid these types!
On, on.
Fasionista: What do you usually wear on a race day? A tank-style singlet? A form fitting shirt? I know not to wear cotton, but what do you recommend?
Jim Hage: Is this really Robin Gihvan? First, pick out your gear ahead of time. And don't wear something new -- it's always tough to tell what will chafe or otherwise feel uncomfortable. It will be cool at the start, but we're in it for the long haul, verdad? So wear an extra T-shirt at the start, if you're cold, and plan on tossing it off as soon as you're able. Cotton, not good. Something wicking, something light. Lots of first-timers like to have their names on their shirts, which is very effective for getting spectator support. Which gets annoying after 20 miles (or sooner).
Arlington, Va.: What is the one piece of advice you would give to a first timer?
Jim Hage: More advice for novices: Be cool. You're well rested, hopefully well trained, excited and ready. The tendancy will be to go too fast. The first 10 miles will be the easiest miles of your life. And if you go too fast, the last 10 will likely be the worst.
I can't say it enough: Halfway is at 20 miles.
Jim Hage: The start can be tricky too because of the crowds, so many toward the back of the pack will feel constrained and concerned they're going too slowly. Fighting the crowd burns a lot of energy, so try to go with the flow, relax and know that the course will open up eventually. At which point, you can run more comfortably.
Arlington, Va.: When do you feel like you reached your marathoning peak? How old were you? Does age in distance running correspond differently than age in other sports (i.e., as you get older you can kep improving a lot)?
Jim Hage: I think most marathoners peak at age 30. I was a bit older than that, but that was more a function of training better and running smarter. Of course, the Olympic gold medalist, Sammy Wanjiru, is just 22 or so. Then again, the world record holder, Haile Gebrselassie, is 36. The top women all seem to be in their middle and upper 30s -- Paula Radcliffe, Catherine Ndereba, Irina Mikitenko. So it's hard to say. I do believe that the best marathoners have a limited number of good/great marathons in them. Say four or five.
Washington, D.C.: How do you find a pace group? Are there meeting points for the groups?
Jim Hage: Pace groups, I think you probably needed to sign up already, but I can't believe anyone would stop you from joining them. The pace group leader will have a sign at the start or something on his/her singlet with the pace times. They are generally pretty good at hitting their pace precisely. Lots of beginners find them very helpful, kind of like letting someone else do the thinking for you during the race.
Still amazed at the 100 races ...: So, how often do you run marathons? How quickly can you recover from one to run another? I know it's different for pros compared to novices, but how quickly can a body turn back around from running 26.2?
Jim Hage: Ah, moi -- thank you. I don't really run marathons any longer. At 51, it's a bit discouraging to go so much more slowly than I'd like.
Twenty years ago, I could turn them around pretty quickly. Not exactly CC Sabathia, but I'd sometimes run twice in the fall. Mostly it's a function of running four or so for a lot of years -- you do the math!
The best, of course, try to avoid doing two in a season, although if the money (prize and appearance) is right, they'll do it. Check out the World Marathon Majors schedule, with a $1 million prize for the best over the course of two years, and you'll see some pros really pushing what a body can take.
Jim Hage: I really want to wish everyone running on Sunday the best of luck. Don't fret too much about the weather -- as they say, nothing anyone can do about it anyway. And once you get going, it matters much less than you would have guessed. Do enjoy it -- running 26.2 is a great accomplishment. Your friends and family consider you a star, and that's always a good thing.
I'll repeat my best advice: pace yourself! The early going will feel very easy, the last bit very tough. A constant pace is the way to go. Drink plenty of sports drink, knock back those gels, be focused and confident. And enjoy it!
Semper Fidelis!
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Harare - A young Zimbabwe man who raped a 72-year-old woman was arrested after he was caught by neighbours fast asleep and naked inside her house, state media reported on Tuesday.According to the Herald newspaper, Strive Vhune, 26, broke into the elderly woman's house in the south-eastern district of Chivi, raped her, then fell asleep.The woman went out to alert neighbours who caught him on the scene naked and handed him to the police."The suspect fell asleep soon after raping the woman who then took advantage and alerted neighbours who managed to apprehend him after he fled from the bedroom hut while stark naked," police spokesman Tineyi Matake told the Herald."Vhune is in custody while police finalise investigations and he will appear in court soon," Matake said.
How stupid can you be!! Lekker bliksem! Wish all criminals were this dumb. Maybe the cops can actually catch some of them, then...
I do NOT condone his actions and he deserves being castrated!
But just as one sentence of a bit in irony:
"Experience beats amateurs!"
until death do us apart, taken literally
The cops are mostly fast asleep too.
The moral of the story is, 'STIRRING BIG POTS IS NOT A BOYS PLAY'
let's hope he never wakes up again and goes straight to hell
Mamparra of the week in Zim, Hope they hang him.
Don't worry Hermann, after the ZRP (Zimbabwe Republic Police) are done with him, he'll be crying for the noose. In Zim we have a way of "dealing" with such scum, beat him till he wants to die, then beat him some more. Then we send them to Chikuribi Maximum Security (google it) where he'll languish till the bed bugs the sieze of small rodents finish him off. That's how ALL rapists and murderers should be treated in SA. I have a solution to South Africa's rape epidemic (yes epidemic), send them all to Zim prisons, I tell you, the rape stats will drop like the Zim dollar did!!!
@the_gob I just googled that prison jerrrrr I'll rather be thrown in a lion cage with hungry lions in it than be jailed in that prison. Its hectic and scary.
hahahahahaha ne a kwele bose
its either this mampara was drunk or lights are dim upstairs
Now he's gonna fall asleep next to Baba in jail...
Well averyone, in african we dont have a name called rape. It is a western name or english. Rona re bua kaho beta kase habo rona.
Tlohelang ho pota, meloko ke lona.
Jan it seems you are the problem.
Maybe in Sotho culture, but definately not African. In isiXhosa, it's called "ukudlwengula" or "ukuZuma".
In Shona (Zimbabwe) its called kubhinya...And if they catch like this poor bastard, you'll wish you'd have used your hand. Cause after they're done "questioning" him, my friend, I tell you, death will seem a good way out. But rape is not a capital offence in Zimbabwe, but spending any time in Zimbabwean prisons is far worse than the hang man's noose..
And in most civilized soceities, its simply called; CRIME
Its not acceptable, this old man should have known that you ALWAYS need to provide a small meal and taxi fare before your nap else it's rape.
Old man? He's 26
The punk is just as stupid as Mugabe and Tsvangirai, and....and Juju!
At least the courts will have the naked truth.
eee black bastard
Why bring in his race ??
Or is in your eyes Johan Kotze', a white bastard ??
i agree with Anthony. stupid comment from an obvious tchop...
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Also we're planning on visiting the Frank Lloyd Wright buildings at Florida Southern in Lakeland – any good chow there? I found mention of a BBQ place but nothing recently – is it still there?
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Yamaha Motors is set to raise $812 million in capital in order to pursue development and production of fuel-efficient engines, which includes hybrid and electric models. The focus of this new range of Yamahas seems to be destined for emerging markets, but may include technologies that could trickle into more established markets like the United States. Yamaha plans on raising this money by making 63.25 million more corporate shares publicly available for investment.
After crowdsourcing their rule book, TTXGP has set another unprecedented move in racing by allowing teams to own up to 70% of the series itself. The union (TEO), as TTXGP calls it, will be transfered stock in in TTXGP Ltd, the company behind the TTXGP series. Teams then who comprise of the TEO membership will be award individual "units" of TEO based on the number of races the teams enter and their position in the standings.
For 2010, 30% of TTXGP Ltd. will be transfered to TEO, and the goal is to have 70% of the company up for grabs by 2020. TEO will have a considerable amount of sway in how TTXGP is run, thus creating a more open atmosphere for the direction of the series. The move to give teams a vested interest like this also serves to encourage more participation in the series. More after the jump.
As we reported last week, there were rumors circulating that Bajaj was poised to take a controlling interest in KTM, which could see the Indian manufacturer owning up to 90% of the Austrian company. After the circulation of these rumors KTM released a statement (posted after the jump) that touched on some of the issues brought about by the weekend's news coverage, namely the future ownership structure of the company.
Some publications have taken this release as a denial of the acquisition rumors (which the release at no point actually says), but like many press releases what is said is often less important that what isn't said. Sensational headlines aside, KTM's response only suggests that CROSS Industries AG will remain the majority shareholder in KTM, and in no way denied rumors that Bajaj would be increasing its stake in the Austrian company. While CROSS and KTM's current leadership seem set to remain intact at KTM (what was actually stated in the release), our sources continue to point to Bajaj increasing its stake in KTM, while the company's glaring omission to address that part of the industry rumors seems to confirm that initial suspicion.
With KTM's shareholder general assembly only two weeks away, we won't have long to wait to see how the over $40 million of additional stock gets spread out over current and potential investors. Press release after the jump, for you to make the call yourselves on what was said.
Rumors are indicating that KTM has invited Indian manufacturer Bajaj to increase its stake in the Austrian company from the current 30% to up to 90%. While neither party has confirmed the news, it is reported that Bajaj has accepted KTM's offer, and will immediately purchase an additional 21% of the company's stock, making it a 51% majority shareholder. Bajaj will then increase its ownership to 90% at a later undecided time.
Orange County Choppers' Teutuls Head to Court: Paul Sr. Sues Paul Jr. for Over $1.5 Million
UPDATE 2: American Chopper is back as American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior.
UPDATE: TLC has cancelled American Chopper.
Even with Paul Jr. and Mikey off of the show American Chopper, Paul Teutul Sr. has found a way to fight with his children, and further estrange himself from his family. Paul Sr. has filed a dispute with the Supreme Court of New York state (the State's lowest court), which alleges that the elder Teutul has the right to purchase his son's stock in Orange County Choppers Holdings, Inc., the company behind OCC.
It's been a rough outing in the stock market for Harley-Davidson recently as in the past 10 days the company has seen to substantial hits to its stock price. First the company was hit by the news that it would be recalling over 110,000 motorcycles for faulty fuel tank mounts. And now, the latest bad news comes in the form of a downgrade by financial powerhouse Goldman Sachs, which has downgraded their opinion of Harley-Davidson from "neutral" to "sell". More after the jump.
Harley-Davidson Stock Shares Tumble
Harley-Davidson (HOG) shares dropped 12% Monday as financial analysts grew bearish over motorcycle purchases in 2009. Sparking the plummet, Goldman Sachs downgraded Harley's shares to sell, lowered its target price to $11, and cut its 2009 profit outlook by 50%. Goldman analyst Patrick Archambault said he expects Harley's retail bike sales to fall by 30% this year, making it the worst year for new registrations since 1982.
Part of the reason for the downgrade is becauset Harley-Davidson CEO, James Ziemer, said last month that he plans to retire from his 40 years of service with Harley in 2009, and on Thursday last week, Sy Naqvi stepped down as interim president Harley's finance unit.
Another concern has been Harley-Davidson's financial services division. The division is expected to make less revenue in 2009 off of sales, lose more money on delinquent loans, and be stuck with loan obligations because of a frozen LBO and secondary loan markets.
Source: Visordown
Bajaj Gobbles Up More of KTM
Bajaj, the Tata of the motorcycle world, has purchased an additional amount of KTM's stock, raising its interest in the Austrian company to 25.86%. Bajaj had previously owned just over a 20% stake in the orange brand, and is indicating that it is not content with just its current amount.
This news comes with little surprise as Bajaj has telegraphed this acquisition and intent already when it gobble up an additional 14% of the company back in 2007. Rumors are now already forming as to whether Bajaj will try and consume a majority stake in KTM's stock.
GM Sells Off Share of Suzuki
General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner mentioned last week that, in addition to selling the HUMMER brand, other assets were being evaluated for sale, as well. GM has announced that it is selling all of its remaining stock in Suzuki. GM owns about 3% of the Japanese automaker's traded stock making the cash infusion come in around $230 million. More after the jump.


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Traditional living and cultural ways as protective factors against suicide: perceptions of Alaska Native university students
Native peoples living in Alaska have one of the highest rates of suicide in the world. This represents a significant health disparity for indigenous populations living in Alaska. This research was part of a larger study that explored qualitatively the perceptions of Alaska Native university students from rural communities regarding suicide. This analysis explored the resilience that arose from participants' experiences of traditional ways, including subsistence activities. Previous research has indicated the importance of traditional ways in preventing suicide and strengthening communities.


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10 cups of cooked popcorn
1 package (10 ounces)
large marshmallows
¼ cup of butter cubed
½ teaspoon of sea salt or to taste
Optional: Decorations such as mini M&Ms, colored sugar any other of your favorite candies
Place popcorn in a large bowl. (see photo)
In a large saucepan, combine marshmallows, butter and salt.
Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted.
Pour over popcorn; mix well with greased hands.
Cool slightly.
Wash hands and grease again.
With greased hands, shape mixture into 12 popcorn balls, about 3/4 cup each.
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|Application number
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|Dec 31, 1996
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|Apr 30, 1992
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|Mark R. Goldston, Jon L. Bemis, Daniel M. Wickemeyer, David Potter
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|Patent Citations (42), Referenced by (26), Classifications (17), Legal Events (7)
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This invention generally relates to the field of footwear, and more particularly to athletic footwear. Specifically, the present invention relates to athletic footwear which incorporate at least one inflatable air bladder for adjusting the comfort and fit of the athletic footwear, and an apparatus for visually displaying the pressure within the inflatable air bladder.
In various types of athletic footwear, and in particular for footwear associated with particular types of athletic events, it is recognized that the comfort and fit of the footwear can affect the athletic performance. In order to increase both the comfort and fit of footwear, manufacturers have incorporated inflatable bladders of various designs into the construction of the footwear. The development, incorporation, and use of inflatable air bladders within athletic footwear was and is particularly appropriate for ski boots used for downhill skiing. Thus, a number of patents relate to the field of ski boots which incorporate inflatable air bladders, for example, German Patent No. 2,162,619, and more recently, U.S. Pat. No. 4,662,087. While the original designs for ski boots having air bladders incorporated the use of an external pressurizing device such as a hand pump, more recent designs incorporate the design of the pump into the article of footwear, such as for example the ski boot of U.S. Pat. No. 4,702,022.
The demands for comfort and snugness of fit in other athletic events has resulted in the use of the inflatable bladders originally developed for ski boots in various types of athletic footwear, including athletic shoes used for basketball and other sports. There are presently available athletic shoes incorporating an air pump, such as depicted within U.S. Pat. No. 5,074,765, to inflate air bladders located within the sole of the shoe, or alternatively, bladders located in portions of the upper or the tongue of the athletic shoe. The advantages of these types of shoes is manifested primarily by their increased comfort and the secure positioning or fit of the foot within the shoe. Another benefit derived from the use of air bladders is the potential for reduction of forces transmitted through the shoe to the foot and ankle of the wearer during performance of the athletic endeavor. Thus, current athletic shoes having incorporated air bladders provide enhanced comfort and fit, while also reducing the occurrence of various types of injuries.
For the athletic shoes currently available which incorporate both the inflatable air bladders and a pump inflation means, the comfort and fit of the article of footwear is adjusted by inflating the air bladder by use of the pump after securing the footwear about the foot. The wearer simply inflates the air bladder until a particular pressure level, or fit, is felt by the foot. However, due to the rigors of various athletic events, and because the human foot tends to swell and contract with varying levels of activity, it is very difficult for the individual to obtain a consistent fit from one use to the next, or to recognize the difference in their performance, based upon a pressure setting for the air bladders that is merely sensed by the foot. This problem is primarily related to the fact that there is no currently available means for indicating the particular pressure to which the user has inflated the air bladder. Thus, it would be beneficial to have a means for indicating the pressure within the air bladder, thereby indicating the particular fit which is most advantageous for enhanced performance. A visual reference to which the user may refer when first affixing the shoe to the foot, prior to a particular athletic use, or alternatively, during use, when it may be desirable to vary or restore a given fit, is therefore desirable.
Accordingly, the present invention is directed to an article of athletic footwear which incorporates inflatable air bladders, and which also includes a pressure sensing means and means for displaying the sensed pressure in the air bladders.
The present invention provides an athletic shoe which incorporates an inflatable air bladder in the design and construction of the shoe, and means for inflating the air bladder, as well as means for sensing the pressure in the bladder and means for indicating the pressure sensed, all incorporated into the design of the shoe.
More specifically, the article of footwear of the present invention includes an air bladder and an associated pump for inflating the air bladder. In addition, the air bladder is integrally connected to a means for sensing the pressure within the air bladder, and to a means for allowing a visual indication of the pressure sensed therein.
In the preferred embodiment, the means for sensing the pressure is an inflatable, arcuately expanding, bellows. The bellows, which has a first end in open communication with the bladder and a second, closed end, is contained in a partial toroidal chamber, and is disposed beneath a clear plastic lens or window. Inflation of the inflatable bladder using the pump causes the bellows to expand, whereby the closed end of the bellows forces an indicator means across the arcuate length of the lens. The lens is disposed proximate to an indicia of pressure, such as a graduated pressure indicating scale. The scale preferably includes a plurality of markings, such as dashes and dots, spaced about the arcuate length of the lens. By this configuration, as the arcuately expanding bellows is inflated simultaneously with the inflation of the inflatable air bladder, the indicator traverses the scale between an unpressurized position and a fully pressurized position. Thereby, the user may simply affix the shoe to his or her foot, and then use the incorporated pump to inflate the air bladder (and bellows) to a particular pressure level as indicated by the location of the indicator.
By the arrangement of the above assembly of elements, the user of the athletic shoe can inflate the incorporated air bladder(s) to a specifically identifiable pressure. Thereby, the user will be able, through trial and error, to determine the most appropriate pressure setting for any particular athletic endeavor. Thereafter, the user will be able to rapidly inflate or deflate the inflatable bladder to a specific pressure, accurately and repeatably, using the visual pressure indicating means as a pressure indicator, thereby optimizing his or her comfort and performance.
A better understanding of the invention, along with its features and advantages, may be had from a consideration of the detailed description of its preferred embodiments which follows hereinafter, particularly if this description is read in conjunction with the associated drawing figures, a brief description of which now follows.
FIG. 1 depicts an article of footwear incorporating the pressure indicating means of the present invention.
FIG. 2 depicts an enlarged frontal view of the pressure indicating means of the present invention.
FIG. 3 depicts a side view of the pressure indicating means of FIG. 2.
FIG. 4 depicts an exploded view of the air bladder, inflating means and pressure indicating means of the present invention.
FIG. 5 depicts a cross-sectional view along line 5--5 of FIG. 2, of the pressure indicating means of FIGS. 1 through 3.
FIG. 6 depicts a partially schematic, partially cut-away view of the bellows and indicator means of the pressure indicating means of the present invention.
FIG. 7 depicts the bellows in an inflated state for the pressure indicating means of FIG. 6.
FIG. 8 depicts a frontal perspective view of the pressure indicating means.
FIG. 9 depicts a detailed view of the arcuately expanding bellows shown in a semi-inflated state.
FIG. 10 depicts a view similar to that shown in FIG. 8 of the arcuately expanding bellows, shown as fully expanded.
FIG. 1 schematically depicts a lace-up athletic shoe 20. The athletic shoe 20 includes an upper 22 and a sole 24. The upper 22 includes a tongue opening 26 which is defined by opposing facing sides, or flaps, 28 and 30. Disposed beneath the opening 26 is a tongue 32 of the upper 22. The tongue 32 generally overlays the instep of the wearer's foot and extends up to the level of the ankle, and in the exemplary embodiment of shoe illustrated, incorporates the pressurizing means 36 of the present invention, as detailed more fully below with respect to the following figures. As illustrated, the pressurizing means 36 of the present invention is preferably located at the top portion of the tongue 32, i.e. proximate the ankle opening of the athletic shoe 20.
FIGS. 2 and 3 depict a frontal perspective view and a side perspective view, respectively, of the upper portion of the tongue 32. As illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3, the pressurizing means 36 is disposed behind a facing plate 38. The facing plate 38 includes a lens 40 of clear plastic material, which allows viewing of an indicator means 42 disposed beneath the lens 40. Preferably, the facing plate 38 is an article of flexible molded rubber or polyurethane having the particular design features required for covering the various aspects of the pressurizing means 36, as will be defined in greater detail below.
FIG. 4 illustrates an exploded view of the pressurizing means 36 of the present invention. As illustrated in FIG. 4, all of the elements of the pressurizing means 36 may be incorporated into the design of the tongue 32 (FIG. 1) of the present invention. However, it should also be appreciated that various other configurations, including air bladders located at or within other portions of the shoe, may incorporate the design of the present invention.
In FIG. 4, the pressurizing means 36 includes a pump means 50 for inflating a bladder means 52. The pump means 50 may be a simple rubber bulb 54 having an associated one-way inlet valve 56 and a one-way outlet and pressure relief valve 58. Depressing the rubber bulb 54 directs air through valve 56 to a tee-joint 60 and conduit 62 leading to an inflation port 64 of the bladder means 52.
The bladder means 52 is preferably constructed from a pair of air-impenetrable elastomeric sheets, each having a desired precut form, which are bonded or heat-welded together at or near the peripheral edges to form a flexible, air-tight cushion or pillow. Thus, the bladder means 52 includes an upper member 66 and a lower member 68 bonded together at their peripheral edges 70. Additionally, assembly details, such as the fastener openings 71, as well as structural ribs 72 or connection points 74 can be incorporated into the construction of the bladder means 52, e.g., by "heat-stitching", to define other details, such as pockets for inflation associated with particular areas or bone structure of the foot, and/or other features lending structural definition to the resulting cushion.
The pump means 50 and bladder means 52 are also integrally attached pneumatically to a pressure sensing means 80 and means for indicating the sensed pressure 82. The pressure sensing means 80 and means for indicating the sensed pressure 82 combine to provide a visual indication of the pneumatic pressure within the bladder means 52.
In the preferred embodiment, the pressure sensing means 80 comprises a bellows 84 having a first end 84a in open communication with the bladder means 52, and a closed, opposite second end 84b. Preferably, the bellows 84 is configured to be arcuately expanding, as will be described in greater detail below. The bellows 84 is arranged to inflate concurrently with inflation of the bladder means 52, in response to operation of the pump means 50, because the bellows 84 is in continuous pneumatic interconnection with the inflatable portion of the bladder means 52 by way of the bellows' open end 84a.
The means for indicating the sensed pressure 82 preferably comprises a plurality of elements constructed to work in combination to visually display the pressure within the bladder means 52 and bellows 84. In addition to the facing plate 38, lens 40, and indicator means 42, the means for indicating the sensed pressure also includes a main housing 85 disposed behind the bladder means 52 and a lens cover 86 disposed in front of it. When assembled together, the main housing and lens cover combine to define a partial toroidal chamber 88. The lens cover 86 has an arcuate window or opening 89 in it to permit the indicator means 42 to be seen therethrough. A resilient means 90 is provided, preferably in the form of a coil spring 92, to force the indicator means 42 to a retracted position, collapsing the bellows 84, upon release of air from the bladder means 52 by operation of the pressure relief valve 58.
In the preferred configuration illustrated, the main housing 85 and lens cover 86 are assembled together, e.g., by fastener means 93, about the bellows 84 and indicator means 42 to define a partial toroidal chamber 88 containing them. Thus, the bellows 84 can expand within the chamber 88, forcing the indicator means 42 to traverse the toroidal chamber beneath the window 89 and overlying lens 40. An observer looking through the lens 40 will see the indicator means 42 behind it traversing across the arcuate length of the lens 40, and can utilize a number of pressure indicating marks 94, for example, molded into the cover of the facing plate 38, as references to determine the relative pressure within the bellows 84 and bladder means 52.
In an alternative embodiment, the lens cover 86 can be molded of a clear plastic material, in which case, the window 89 can be eliminated, and the lens 40 feature conveniently molded integrally into the lens cover, thereby eliminating an extra piece and some additional assembly.
In operation, depressing the bulb 54 of the pump means 50 causes air to flow through valve 58, tee-joint 60, and conduit 62, into the bladder means 52 and bellows 84, thereby inflating the bladder means 52 and expanding bellows 84. Expansion of the closed end 84b of bellows 84 against the indicator means 42 causes the latter to rotate about its pivot point 96 (see, FIGS. 9 and 10) from a first position to a second position, depending upon the amount of pressure imparted to the bladder means 52 by repetitive depression of the pump means 50. Following any particular depression of the bulb 54, the bulb reinflates due to its inherent elastomeric characteristic while taking in air from ambient via the inlet valve 56.
The pressurized air within the bladder means 52, as well as the bellows 84, can be released by depressing a pressure relief button 98 of valve 58. When the pressure is released, the inherent elastomeric characteristic of the bladder means 52, as well as the pressure being exerted on it by the foot and other portions of the shoe, will cause it to deflate. Additionally, the force exerted by the resilient means 90 (or spring 92) on the indicator means 42 will cause the bellows 84 to deflate and contract, thereby causing the indicator means 42 to traverse from the second position back to the first position beneath the lens 40.
By the above configuration and operation, it may be appreciated that the combination of elements comprising the pressurizing means 36 of the present invention allows the user of the athletic shoe 20 to inflate the bladder means 52 to any particularly desired inflation pressure each time the user wears the athletic shoe 20. Additionally, since placing the shoe 20 on the user's foot and tying the laces of the shoe will determine the initial comfort and fit of the shoe, the pressure indicating means of the present invention is designed to operate somewhat independently of the lacing mechanism. Thus, with the shoe laced to a particular tightness, the inflation of the bladder means will be affected by the tightness of the lacing, and the inflation pressure for the bladder and bellows will reflect the pressure exerted by the lace. The device of the present invention thereby allows a visual indication of the pressure in the bladder means 52. The device also allows the user to visually observe and set the comfort and fit of the shoe 20, dependent only in part on the particular tightness of the lacing thereof.
FIG. 5 depicts a cross-sectional view through the top portion of the tongue 32 taken along the line 5--5 of FIG. 2. As illustrated, the facing plate 38 covers the bulb 54 of the pump means 50, which interconnects with the valve 58, as well as the pressure relief button 98 of valve 58. Also illustrated in greater cross-sectional detail are the lens 40 and an end face 102 of the indicator means 42, as well as the partially cylindrical portion 104 of the indicator means. The end face 102 of the indicator means 42 is partially cut away in the figure to depict the closed end 106 of the bellows 84. Also illustrated in the cross-sectional view are the main housing 85 and the portion of the lens cover 86 that combine to define the partial toroidal chamber 88. Finally, as illustrated, the indicator means 42 also includes an arm portion 110, which extends radially inward from a part-cylindrical portion 104 to define a cylindrical bore 112 about, and mounted to, a pin 114 about which the indicator means 42 is pivotable. In addition, concentrically mounted with the pin 114 is the spring 92, which is mounted about a post 116 and has a first end 118 secured to exert force against the arm portion 110 of the indicator means 42. The opposite end 120 of the spring 92 is positioned to abut against a segment defined by the main housing 85.
Operation of the arcuately expandable bellows 84 is illustrated in FIGS. 6 through 10. In FIG. 6, a partially cutaway, partially perspective view of the arcuately expanding bellows 84, lens 40, and indicator means 42, is illustrated. In this configuration, the bellows 84 is shown in the collapsed or deflated state wherein the arm portion 110 is shown being forced by the spring 92 to cause compaction of the bellows 84. Additionally, FIG. 6 illustrates the arrangement of the lens 40 within a bezel lens member 122, which includes a bezel element 124 (see FIG. 8) into which the lens 40 is affixed. The bezel element 124 provides a surface for affixing the lens 40 over the opening 89 in lens cover 87. Also illustrated is the spring 92, and the portion of the main housing 85 into which the spring 92, pin 114 and post 114 elements are located, relative to the arcuate bellows 84 and lens 40.
FIG. 7 depicts the arcuately expanding bellows 84 in an expanded state, corresponding to a pressurized state for the bladder means 52. In this configuration, the bellows 84 has expanded in an arcuate manner thereby forcing the indicator means 42 to pivot about the centerpoint 96 of pin 114. The indicator means 42 traverses across a portion of the partial toroidal chamber 88, and can be viewed through the lens 40 and opening 89. Thus, by observing where the front edge or wall of the indicator means is located relative to the indicator marks 94, the pressure within the bellows 84 and the bladder means 52 can be determined, and for the relatively low pressure levels in the bladder means that are typically encountered in this type of application, the relationship between the position of the indicator means 42 and the pressure level within the bladder means is fairly linear, with little or no hysteresis in the position of the indicator means.
FIG. 8 depicts an enlarged view of a portion of the facing plate 38 as well as the lens 40, and illustrates the position of the indicator means 42 when the bellows 84 is pressurized in a manner similar to the cutaway perspective view of FIG. 7. In FIG. 8, the pressure can be determined versus the indicator marks 94, by the positioning of the indicator means 42. Thus, the pressure within the bellows 84 corresponds to approximately the fifth dash-mark on the indicator marks 94. Following placement of the athletic shoe 20 upon the foot of the wearer and tieing of the laces thereof, the pressurization of the bladder means 52 and bellows 84 causes the indicator means 42 to traverse the partially toroidal chamber 88 behind the lens 40 and opening 89. Thus, by determining the appropriate fit for the shoe, the user can pump up the inflatable bladder and bellows 84 to a fixed level, as illustrated for example by the level shown in FIG. 8, in order to provide a consistent fit between subsequent uses of the athletic shoe 20.
FIG. 9 depicts in greater detail the operation of the arcuately expanding bellows 84. As may be appreciated from the illustration of FIG. 9, the arcuately expanding bellows 84 is specifically designed to include a smaller depth and pitch for the pleats along one side, i.e. at the radially internal portions, than at the other side, i.e. the radially external portions. By this configuration, the arcuately expanding bellows 84 tends to expand and contract in a more nearly arcuate manner, as illustrated in FIG. 10, thereby reducing the amount of friction between the bellows and the walls defining the chamber in which it expands, as compared to using a linearly expanding type of bellows in an arcuate chamber.
The radially expanding bellows 84 of FIGS. 9 and 10 is specifically designed to expand and contract in an arcuate manner. When deflated, bellows 84 has a generally cylindrical configuration, including a plurality of individual pleats defined by the pitch and depth thereof. As may be appreciated from the illustration of FIG. 10, the pitch (P) of the pleat at the radially inner portion of the bellows (Pi), is less than the pitch at the radially outer portion (Po). In addition, the depth (D) of the pleat at the radially inner portion (Di) is less than the depth of the pleat at the radially outer portion (Do). This combination of having a reduced pleat pitch and depth at one side as opposed to the opposite side causes the bellows to expand in the more nearly arcuate manner described above upon inflation. By this configuration, an arcuately expanding bellows can be used to display pressure using an arcuate, graded gauge. This particular configuration for a bellows pressure indicating means has not, heretofore, been available.
Having detailed the specific elements comprising the pressurizing means 36 of the athletic shoe 20 of the present invention, it may also be instructive to describe the operation of the pressurization means following placement of the athletic shoe 20 on the foot of the wearer. Following insertion of the foot into the shoe 20, the laces of the shoe 20 will be securely tied to determine a first level of comfort or fit for the wearer. Following securing of the laces, the pump is utilized to inflate the bladder means 52 as well as to bias the pressure sensing means 80 measuring the pressure within the bladder means 52. The means for indicating the sensed pressure 82 is referred to by the wearer in order to allow the wearer to inflate the bladder to a desired pressure level, which corresponds to the desired fit for the particular type of athletic activity in which the user is to engage. The means for indicating the sensed pressure 82 provides the visual reference allowing the user to readily select the particular comfort level, as well as the snugness of fit of the athletic shoe 20, to which the user has become accustomed for a particular athletic event. By this arrangement, following an initial trial and error period to determine the appropriate snugness and fit for the athletic shoe 20, the user will be able to rapidly place the shoe 20 on his or her foot and adjust the fit and snugness to the desired level.
The pressure sensing means 80 preferably entails inflating the arcuately expanding bellows 84, which, in turn, causes the indicator means 42 to traverse an arcuate path beneath a reference indicia, such as indicator marks 94, and the visually transparent lens, which allows the user to determine the pressure setting based on the positioning of the indicator as against the indicia. In the case where the indicia has some type of numeric display associated with various markings on the indicia, a numeric representation of the pressure and comfort or snugness can be obtained. Thus, the user could refer to the pressure indicating means to determine a numeric value for the pressure of the air bladder contained within the shoe.
Having detailed above the exemplary preferred embodiment for the configuration of the present invention, it will be appreciated that alternative embodiments and configurations will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, it is expected that the proper scope of the present invention will not be measured against the specification and drawings, but only by the proper interpretation of the appended claims.
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Dr. Parvathy V Das, a medical doctor, diagnoses the reasons for the AIDS and recommends that condoms are ineffective in preventing the spread of AIDS. However, she prescribes a 100% safe method to prevent AIDS.
….. a foolish man who built his house on the sand: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall. Mathew 7:27
A specter is haunting across the world. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated statistics on the AIDS infected persons shows that in 2003, an estimated 1,039,000 to 1,185,000 persons in the United States were living with HIV/AIDS (24-27% undiagnosed and unaware of their HIV infection). In India, WHO estimates point to around 18142 cases of reported AIDS in the year 2005. An estimated 36 million adults are infected with HIV worldwide, acquired primarily via heterosexual contact. Much has been said and done to prevent the alarming spread of AIDS.
In India, governmental and non-governmental institutions have been promoting condoms to prevent this curse. But is the 'unsafe sex' the real culprit? Are the condoms effective enough to prevent the AIDS? Let us examine the facts to answer these questions.
Is the 'Unsafe' Sex or Unfaithful Sex the Real Culprit?
The God given gift of sex with or without contraceptives in itself is not a cause of AIDS. The chances of HIV spreading through sexual route is 0.1 -1% compared to the blood product transfusion (90 to 95%) or from mother to baby (20-40%). If this is the probability, one would expect the maximum number of HIV infected in the country to be from blood product transfusion, followed by mother to baby and the least from sexual transmission. However, out of all the cases of HIV infection in the country, 85% of them are acquired by sexual transmission. So, it is not the virus or even the God given method of procreation that is the culprit but the risky behavior of the unscrupulous men.
Here one would expect the government and the NGOs to spread this news and take measures to reduce the unfaithful sex (sex outside the marriage). But the government and NGOs behave as though these facts are not known and the best way to reduce the spread of AIDS is condoms. But can one piece of rubber really withhold this curse? Let the facts speak.
Condom: It's Principle and Pitfalls A condom is a small bag shaped object made from latex or polyurethane used to prevent pregnancy. It acts as a physical barrier and prevents the penetration of sperm. In the setting of prevention of HIV the same principle is used. The latex material acts as a fence against the virus. But this method has not proven itself as foolproof. There are many pitfalls and obstacles for the effectiveness of condoms.
- Using a condom is cumbersome.
- It has to be inserted correctly and withdrawn after each sexual act. A fresh one has to be used every time.
- Breakage or slippage of the condom annuls the purpose.
- A false sense of security: One may acquire a Sexually Transmitted Infection, remain asymptomatic and keep spreading the infection.
- Condoms are untrustworthy. The integrity of the latex rubber is lost during storage and transport causing breakage and tears.
- Condoms will break 8% of the time and slip off 7% of the time.
In technical terms, these would result in a 'contraceptive failure'. The propagators of condoms may argue it will reduce the risk and rather than prevent it. However, the public at large do not understand the difference between "condoms may reduce risk of" and "condoms will prevent" HIV transmission. So, it's unethical to bring about a false sense of security and cheat the entire humanity.
Effectiveness of contraceptives in controlling pregnancies and AIDS
It must be noted here that contraceptive failures (measured as number of pregnancies per woman year) are maximum in condom usage, a 15% failure rate.. This occurs because the breech of the physical barrier occurs easily and the seminal fluid comes in contact with the vaginal mucosa resulting in fertilization Even a gynecologist will acknowledge the same fact and ascertain that only pills have 100% contraceptive efficacy.
If this is the situation in contraception then how can the spread of the HIV virus be prevented? The same route of failure throws away the much hyped security barricade against HIV infection.
HIV virus is much smaller than a human sperm (2.5 to 3.5 microns width) with a diameter of 300 to 500 nanometers. Latex rubber contains pores of the order 5 – 1 microns. This difference is enough to allow theoretical passage of the virus. It is a falsehood to spread that condoms can prevent AIDS.
Who is the unfortunate victim of this falsehood?
Sadly it is the younger generation. Today's teenagers are exposed to a sex-education which primarily teaches them that they cannot control their sexual desires, and that they must use condoms to protect themselves. The media adds much to this by immense vulgarity prevalent in the film.
There are just so many pitfalls in condom use that you just can't expect immature teenagers to use them properly. And even if they do, they are still at risk. Discipline and order taught to teenagers are more of advantage if they are convinced that it is beneficial. Will not a teenage boy work out fervently for body building? Wouldn't a teenage girl be diligent in things of her interest like dance etc? Evidence is that school and peer group based teaching of abstinence is more effective and helps them stay away from sexual activity altogether until marriage.
Right information is important in enabling them to make logical choices not a premature exposure to sexual practices. Every teenage should be taught to turn away from sex rather than be encouraged by open discussions of condom based 'safe sex'.
The Best Thing to Wear
The best common sense solution as protection is abstinence until marriage and to be faithful to one uninfected partner for life. Almost all risk of STD and out-of-wedlock pregnancy can be avoided by saving intercourse for marriage. Should we fight the risky behavior and teach abstinence as 'sex education' or should we allow perdition to flourish and relax in an umbrella of folly? Would the government and business markets proclaim 'you can do whatever you want; we have condoms as the solution'?
To all who would like to experiment with sex, the only best thing to wear during the time is your wedding gown/suit.
- A handbook for physicians in treatment of Aids – provided by The Clinton Foundation in conjunction with National Aids Control Organization (NACO)
- A physician guide – also provide by NACO
- http://www.who.int/GlobalAtlas/predefinedReports/EFS2006/EFS_PDFs/EFS2006_IN.pdf
- http://gila.networklogistic.net/co/websites/medinstitute_org/content.php?name=FactsAboutCondoms
- http://www.aidsonline.com/pt/re/aids/pdfhandler.00002030-200111090-00013.pdf;jsessionid=FvWJNch6DNbMb4Qk4LB6F857T8lCwQ2l1hgB84NGDCWJ96wpTh1F!315358234!-949856145!8091!-1
- http://www.leaderu.com/orgs/probe/docs/safesex.html


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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates acknowledged Thursday there is a "limited time" to show that the new military strategy is working in Afghanistan, but he denied that the U.S. is in danger of losing the conflict.
Gates told reporters in Washington he does not believe the war in Afghanistan is "slipping through" President Barack Obama's fingers. He said the president's strategy is "only now beginning" and should be given more time to work. He said that earlier this year, the president approved sending an extra 21,000 troops to Afghanistan, and that many of those, as well as civilian workers, still have not arrived in the country.
Gates said any request for further American troops in Afghanistan would come only after officials study the recent assessment of the conditions there. Admiral Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, added that the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan is not as important as how they are used to protect the Afghan people.


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Scavo, a sophomore at sophomore at the University of Oregon, shot a 2-under 70 in the second round of stroke play qualifying to move up and tie Iqbal for medalist honors at 1-over 145 on Wednesday at par-72 Quail Lodge Resort. Iqbal, who's coming off a win at the recent NCGA Junior Championship, followed up an opening round 71 with a 74.
A two-time winner of the California Junior Girls' State Championship, Scavo had quite a turnaround. Through her first nine holes of qualifying on Tuesday, she was in danger of missing the cut after going 6-over. The former Justin-Siena High standout rediscovered her game, however, as she'd go 5-under over her next 27 holes.
Iqbal, the Player of the Year each of the past two seasons on the Junior Tour of Northern California, was at a total of 3-under through the first 31 holes, but played her final five at 4-over.
In Thursday morning's Round of 32, Scavo will take on No.32 seed Caris Kim while Iqbal will face No.31 Kyleigh Moreno of San Jose.
The No.3 seed is San Jose's Katherine Zhu, who came in at 146 after a 71. The No.4 seed is Sacramento's Erika Salinas, who also shot 146 after a 73.
Former four-time champion Lynne Cowan of Rocklin (150), who is looking to become the event's first five-time champion, is the No.16 seed and will open versus No.17 Elizabeth Scholtes of Alameda. Should both Scavo and Cowan win their opening matches, they'd face each other in Thursday's afternoon Round of 16.
San Ramon's Yoonhee Kim, the runner-up at last year's championship, is the No.11 seed and will open against No.22 Sadie Strain of Arbuckle.
Friday's play will consist of the quarterfinals and semifinals, with the 18-hole final to be held Saturday morning at Pebble Beach Golf Links. The championship, founded by women's golf legend Helen Lengfeld in 1967, was annually held at Pebble Beach until 1987.
Former champions of the event include four-time winner and current LPGA Tour member Mina Harigae and Natalie Gulbis.
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