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I honestly don't even use a streaming service. I don't know why Apple would want to enter that market. It doesn't make much since. Apple is a hardware/software company not a service company. I don't think they should allocate any resources to this. I don't believe this will happen and I hope they don't do it. It is more cost efficient in my opinion to just buy the songs you like and then play right from your device and it doesn't require data to do it.
Apple once again rumored to be readying an iRadio subscription music service
Once again, just like clockwork, rumors are swirling around an alleged Apple "iRadio" subscription music service, similar to the likes of Pandora and Spotify. These rumors always seem to crop up right before an expected announcement period from Apple -- like spring, summer, or fall, and then disappear when music executives leak that they haven't come to terms on licensing agreements. Which brings us to the latest incarnation, according to the Verge:
Much has been written about Apple's plan to launch a Pandora-esque service this year. Now multiple music industry insiders have told The Verge that significant progress has been made in the talks with two of the top labels: Universal and Warner. One of the sources said "iRadio is coming. There's no doubt about it anymore." Apple is pushing hard for a summertime launch.
Streaming radio services have long been struggling to make a profit and manage revenue streams. According to the sources inside the industry, Apple is in talks with Warner and Universal on streaming agreements:
When and if iRadio happens, it'll be interesting to see how Apple implements it and how pricing would work. It probably isn't likely that record labels would negotiate free deals unless they're advertisement based, which Apple may not be a fan of. How much would you pay to have native streaming on your iOS devices and Apple TV? And how much content would Apple have to have to make you switch from your current streaming service?
Source: The Verge
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Apple once again rumored to be readying an iRadio subscription music service
Apple is not a service company? Are you for real? Of course they are.
I use my purchased songs and Spotify on my Apple devices and would welcome the use of a "pay for subscription" service similar to Spotify. Much like Apple develops products consumers didn't know they would like or needed, the same happens with music. With a paid subscription, fans can listen to favorite songs and discover songs from an album they never heard before but end up liking - like back in the old days.
I would prefer a bundle/package that includes additional iCloud storage (50GB), MusicMatch and something like Spotify. I think Apple can, should, and maybe likely provide something like this. At least that's what I was expecting when they purchased Lala and built that data center in North Carolina. For a package like that I would pay $15/month.
I prefer a less than mainstream sub genre of music so for me to even consider it, they would need to have that sub genre.
I bet it starts slowly - won't be a patch on Spotify. Then it will get better but not before the bad publicity. This is the Apple way it seems - remember Siri and Maps?!
I hear Spotify might be going free on the IPhone soon.
This should be interesting. If they can offer full albums and different playlist this will make it appealing to me. I look forward to seeing what they release.
I haven't used streaming services too much lately but a service with a catalog that is as good as iTunes and can provide good music instead of seemingly random "stations" would be interesting.
I think with Apple's dedication to user interface it will hopefully be as simple and benefit users at least as much as the companies. This is assuming Apple can get services right which is an uphill battle for them so far
there are a lot of better options out there free and paid. i dont understand why apple would want to start now
I don't see the point. Just buy iTunes Match and you have streaming. I get it only gives you access to your music but buying songs is cheap and then you own the songs.
What they are trying to do is expand their ecosystem, BrianTufo. I guarantee you, their iRadio will have iTunes links all over it in order to get people to buy their favorite tracks. While this is possible on Pandora and other third-party applications, I'm sure they take a cut away from Apple's earnings. This is a smart move on their part; however, their timing leaves a lot to be desired. It would have happened a lot sooner if they weren't so damn cheap, like always.
I'm not holding my breath! I would have liked not having to put my entire iTunes library on Amazon but Apple only supports 25,000 songs, but the good news is that my new HTC One will have access to the 100,000 plus library in the cloud. You know Apple missed the boat with their cloud service because I use Dropbox and Box. Dropbox does such a great job with my pictures on my iPhone. Apple should give a 2 year free iCloud backup for what ever size iPhone you purchase. That would be great peace of mind and a competitive selling point. But I'm sure Apple is waiting to see what Samsung does. Apples new motto should be, "We don't lead anymore, because we don't have to!"
This could help to bolster music sales for Apple. Have "free" streaming service that will play music like a radio station based on genre or station. With a monthly subscription, people could set up their own playlists from the vast library of music that Apple has available. The free service would probably help to drive sales of music where as the paid service is well... paid. It would be even cooler if Apple worked out deals with the various cell networks where streaming of music through this service for paid subscription users... didn't count towards your cell phone data cap. I doubt that would happen but it would be something that would make me consider it. With the very restrictive data caps here in Canada, streaming through cell phones for most users would be unrealistic.
awesome that they are releasing a streaming service! I think that it should cost something, but on a one-time payment and not on a monthly payment like other services.
This.this isnt surprising lol. APPLE products, they keep releasing new versions . Releasing new versions doesnt really mean releasing new new phone. And also for their new OS. Releasing new OS that fixes bugs, they add new features so that people will have to update os or buy new phones. Just like the difference between having Siri or not, or the difference between the body of iphone 4 and 5. They keep changing/adding features to make business good.this is how they work. But still thankful for them engineering really good devices that keeps us updated with the apps like imore. news given in the right time.
I'm still of the mind that the best services for music, books, video, and any other content are those that are platform agnostic. I do not want to be tethered to a particular hardware vendor for "life". That's why companies like Rhapsody and Amazon will get my money long before Apple or Google. I may change my mind when content is transferable between providers but until then the native content ecosystem holds very little value for me.


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A heel support for an athletic shoe that in one embodiment includes a recumbent-U shaped member to assist in shock absorption. The member may include a tent-shaped wall with an opening exposing the interior of the member.
1. A shoe comprising:
a forward region, a heel region, a mid-foot region located between the forward region and the heel region, a medial side, a lateral side, and a width between the medial and lateral sides;
an upper;
a bottom surface, at least a portion of which is ground-engaging;
a plate, at least a portion of the plate extending across a majority of the width of the shoe between the upper and the bottom surface; and
an upwardly inclined wall defining at least in part an aperture that extends through the bottom surface of the shoe beneath at least a portion of the plate, the aperture allowing at least a portion of the plate to be in air communication with the outside of the shoe through the bottom surface of the shoe, the aperture having a vertical central axis generally centered along the width of the shoe, the upwardly inclined wall having an upper perimeter with a distance around the vertical central axis of the aperture and a lower perimeter with a distance around the vertical central axis of the aperture, the distance around the upper perimeter of the upwardly inclined wall being less than the distance around the lower perimeter of the upwardly inclined wall, the upwardly inclined wall being inclined from the lower perimeter toward the upper perimeter, the upwardly inclined wall being made of a material, the bottom surface of the shoe in the heel region being made of a material different from the material of the upwardly inclined wall.
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The present application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/735,343, filed Dec. 11, 2003 still pending; which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/419,641, filed Oct. 18, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,662,471; which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/149,142, filed Sep. 8, 1998, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,970,628; which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/542,251, filed Oct. 12, 1995, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,806,210; all of which are incorporated herein by reference.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to multi-purpose athletic shoes and, more particularly, to athletic shoes with interchangeable/detachable rear soles that provide extended and more versatile life and better performance in terms of cushioning and spring.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Athletic shoes, such as those designed for running, tennis, basketball, cross-training, hiking, walking, and other forms of exercise, typically include a laminated sole attached to a soft and pliable upper. The sole usually includes an abrasion-resistant, rubber outsole attached to a cushioning midsole usually made of polyurethane, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), or a rubber compound.
One of the principal problems associated with athletic shoes is wear to both the outsole and midsole. A user rarely has a choice of running or playing surfaces, and asphalt and other abrasive surfaces take a tremendous toll on the outsole. This problem is exacerbated by the fact that, with the exception of the tennis shoe, the most pronounced outsole wear for most users, on running shoes in particular, occurs principally in two places: the outer periphery of the heel and the ball of the foot, with heel wear being, by far, a more acute problem because of the great force placed on the heel during the gait cycle. In fact, the heel typically wears out much faster than the rest of the athletic shoe, thus requiring replacement of the entire shoe even though the bulk of the shoe is still in satisfactory condition.
Midsole wear, on the other hand, results not from abrasive forces, but from repeated compression of the resilient material forming the midsole due to the large force exerted on it during use, thereby causing it to lose its cushioning effect. Midsole compression is also the worst in the heel area, particularly the outer periphery of the heel directly above the outsole wear spot and the area directly under the user's calcaneus or heel bone.
Despite higher prices and increased specialization, no one has yet addressed heel wear problems in an effective way. To date, there is nothing in the art to address the combined problems of midsole compression and outsole wear in athletic shoes, and these problems remain especially severe in the heel area of such shoes.
Designs are known that specify the replacement of the entire outsole of a shoe. Examples include those disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,745,693, 4,377,042 and 4,267,650. These concepts are impractical for most applications, however, especially athletic shoes, for several reasons. First, tight adherence between the sole and the shoe is difficult to achieve, particularly around the periphery of the sole. Second, replacement of the entire sole is unnecessary based upon typical wear patterns in athletic shoes. Third, replacing an entire sole is or would be more expensive than replacing simply the worn elements, a factor which is compounded if a replaceable, full-length sole for every men's and women's shoe size is to be produced. Finally, it would appear that the heel section, in particular, has entirely different needs and requirements from the rest of the shoe sole which derive in substantial part from its rate of deterioration.
Other designs, which are principally directed to shoes having a relatively hard heel and outsole (e.g., dress shoes), disclose rear soles that are detachable and which can be rotated when a portion of the rear sole becomes worn. Such designs, however, have never caught on in the marketplace because it is simply too easy and relatively inexpensive to have the entire heel on such footwear replaced at a commercial shoe repair shop.
It is difficult to adapt such "dress shoe" designs to athletic shoes for various reasons. One reason is that the soft, resilient materials utilized in athletic shoe soles make it extremely difficult to devise a mechanism for detachably securing heel elements to each other without adversely affecting the cushioning and other desired properties of the shoe. On the other hand, utilization of hard materials in athletic shoes tends to increase weight and decrease comfort and performance.
For example, U.S. Pat. No. 1,439,758 to Redman discloses a detachable rear sole that is secured to a heel of the shoe with a center screw that penetrates the bottom of the rear sole and which is screwed into the bottom of the heel of the shoe. Such a design cannot be used in athletic shoes because the center screw would detrimentally affect the cushioning properties of the resilient midsole and may possibly be forced into the heel of the user when the midsole is compressed during use. Furthermore, a center screw does little for peripheral adherence of the sole to the shoe heel in the case of resilient materials.
Another truism in the athletic shoe industry is that, while cushioning has received a lot of attention, spring has received very little, despite the fact that materials like graphite and various forms of graphite composite possess the proper characteristics for spring enhancement without increasing weight. One reason may be the perceived tendency of graphite or graphite composite to crack under stress. Yet another reason may be the increased cost associated with such materials. Yet another reason may be that the tremendous variation in body weight and spring preference of would-be users makes it commercially unfeasible to mass-market athletic shoes with graphite spring enhancement, given the countless options that would have to be offered with each shoe size. Since heel spring is largely ignored, it goes without saying that spring options are also non-existent.
Also absent from the marketplace are truly multi-purpose athletic shoes. Notwithstanding a few "run-walk," "aerobic-run," and all-court models, the unmistakable commercial trend appears to be increased specialization, with no apparent industry awareness of the fact that the use and function of an athletic shoe can be changed dramatically if it is simply given interchangeable rear soles. Similarly, no athletic shoe manufacturer has yet to offer varying heel cushioning firmness in each shoe size, despite the fact that consumer body weight for each shoe size spans a huge spectrum. While a few manufacturers offer width options in shoe sizes, varying firmness of cushioning in a single model or shoe size is nonexistent in the marketplace.
The present invention is directed to a shoe that substantially obviates one or more of the needs or problems due to limitations and disadvantages of the related art.
Additional features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. The objectives and other advantages of the invention will be realized and attained by the system particularly pointed out in the written description and claims, as well as the appended drawings.
To achieve these and other advantages and in accordance with the purpose of the invention, as embodied and broadly described herein, the shoe in one embodiment includes a forward region, a heel region, a mid-foot region located between the forward region and the heel region, a medial side, a lateral side, and a width between the medial and lateral sides. The shoe also includes an upper, a bottom surface, at least a portion of which is ground-engaging, a plate with at least a portion extending across a majority of the width of the shoe between the upper and the bottom surface, and an upwardly inclined wall defining at least in part an aperture that extends through the bottom surface of the shoe beneath at least a portion of the plate. The aperture allows at least a portion of the plate to be in air communication with the outside of the shoe through the bottom surface of the shoe, and has a vertical central axis generally centered along the width of the shoe. The upwardly inclined wall has an upper perimeter with a distance around the vertical central axis of the aperture and a lower perimeter with a distance around the vertical central axis of the aperture. The distance around the upper perimeter of the upwardly inclined wall being less than the distance around the lower perimeter of the upwardly inclined wall. The upwardly inclined wall is inclined from the lower perimeter toward the upper perimeter, and is made of a material. The bottom surface of the shoe in the heel region is made of a material different from the material of the upwardly inclined wall.
It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.
The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.
Reference will now be made in detail to the present preferred embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference characters will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts.
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A forward sole 24 is attached to the forefoot region of the upper. The forward sole is a lightweight structure that provides cushioning to the forefoot region, and may include an abrasion-resistant rubber outsole laminated to a softer, elastomeric midsole layer. The forward sole is attached to the upper in a conventional manner, typically by injection molding, stitching or gluing.
In some conventional shoes, the forward sole (simply referred to in the industry as a "sole") would extend from the forefoot region to the rear edge of the heel. In other conventional models, portions of the outsole and/or midsole are reduced or eliminated in certain non-stress areas, such as the arch area, to reduce weight. However, in a radical departure from conventional shoes, the shoe in an embodiment of the present invention incorporates a heel structure, including a detachable rear sole, that significantly alleviates heel wear problems associated with conventional soles and provides enhanced cushioning and/or spring.
An embodiment of the heel structure is shown in
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The front wall 32 includes a lip 34 turned toward the recess, with lip 34 and the recess side of wall 32 defining an arc-shaped front groove. The rear wall 38 includes a lip 40 turned toward the recess, with lip 40 and the recess side of wall 38 defining an arc-shaped rear groove otherwise substantially identical to and facing the front groove. The front and rear grooves have the same radius of curvature and together may constitute arcs of a common circle. At least one, and preferably both, of the front and rear grooves disclosed in
The rear sole support also has a central opening 36 directly below the heel region of the upper. This central opening, which may be circular, oval, or virtually any polygonal shape, allows the heel of the user to be cushioned by the rear sole attached to the rear sole support or by the flexible plate 80, instead of the firm material comprising the rear sole support.
The rear sole support may be composed of hard plastic, such as a durable plastic manufactured under the name PEBAX™, graphite, a graphite composite, or other material having sufficient rigidity and strength to securely engage the rear sole attaching mechanism (discussed below). Injection molding or other conventional techniques may be used to form the rear sole support.
The rear sole support 26 may also include a heel counter 44, as shown in
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The rear sole support, heel counter, and arch bridge need not be made of a solid material. Holes or spaces may be created, at the time of manufacture, throughout the structure to decrease weight without diminishing strength.
As an alternative to the arch bridge 46, the rear sole support 26 in all of the embodiments may include upper and lower horizontal walls 144 and 145, as shown in
The heel structure shown in
The outsole 48 may be planar or non-planar. Preferably, the outsole, particularly on running shoe models, includes one or more tapered or beveled segments 52, as shown in
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Rear sole 28 is detachably secured to the rear sole support 26 with a mounting member 60. As shown in
For the embodiments of the present invention relating to detachable rear soles, to attach the rear sole to the rear sole support, the rear sole, with the mounting member 60 attached (and, optionally, with a flexible plate 80, discussed later, supported on the mounting member 60), is positioned relative to the rear sole support so that the front and rear rims of the mounting member are rotated in a circular manner no more than about 90�, about axis Y from their positions shown in
The mounting member 60 may be made of any number of hard, lightweight materials that provide sufficient strength and rigidity to firmly engage the rear sole support, and support the flexible plate 80 if used. Examples of such materials include: hard plastic; PEBAX™; HYTREL™ in its hard format; graphite; and graphite, graphite/fiberglass, and fiberglass composites. Hardness of the mounting member may in fact be especially important if flexible plate 80 is used, because the peripheral edges of such plate need to press against a firm foundation if the central portion of such plate is to properly deflect under the weight of the user's foot and impart spring to the user's gait cycle. In any event, the mounting plate material is generally stiffer than the materials used for the rear sole midsole and outsole.
Base layer 62 may be entirely eliminated from the mounting member 60 shown in
To prevent the rear sole from rotating relative to the rear sole support once engaged with each other, locking members 90 lock the mounting member to the rear sole support at the appropriate orientation. As shown in
Apertures 100 are formed in the base 92 for receiving the protrusions 68 of mounting member 60. The apertures have a small opening adjacent surface 94, then expand in diameter within the base to a larger opening near surface 96 to accommodate the bulbous ends of the protrusions 68. As a result, the protrusions "snap" into the apertures 100 to lock the locking members in position. In addition, projections 102 extend inwardly from opposite ends of base 92 and engage notches 74 in the mounting member between the front and rear ends and the lateral sides (
For the embodiment of the present invention relating to flexible plates, and as shown in
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The plate may also be flat or concave, and may be substantially hour glass-shaped, as shown in
When the flexible plate is used, the rear sole may be devoid of material in its center, as shown in
Apex 86 is located, in
Flexible plate 80 provides spring to the user's gait cycle in the following manner. During heel strike in the gait cycle, the user's heel provides a downward force against the plate. Since the peripheral edges of the plate are firmly supported by the mounting member, the interior portion of the plate deflects downwardly relative to the peripheral edges. As the force is lessened (with the user's weight being transferred to the other foot) the deflected portion of the plate, due to its elastic characteristics, will return to its original shape, thereby providing an upward spring force to the user's heel. Such spring effect will also occur whenever a force is otherwise applied to and then removed from the flexible plate (e.g., jumping off one foot, or jumping from both feet simultaneously).
The removability of the flexible plate allows the use of several different types of flexible plates of varying stiffness or composition. Thus, flexible plate designs and characteristics can be adapted according to the weight of the user, the ability of the user, the type of exercise or use involved, or the amount of spring desired in the heel of the shoe. Removability also permits easy replacement of the plate should deterioration occur, a concern in the case of virtually any truly spring-enhancing plate material.
The heel structure embodiment shown in
One such embodiment is shown in
Locking members 190 differ from those shown in
To lock the locking members in place, an elastic band 110 is stretched and fitted within the grooves 128 on the rear sole support and grooves 192 on the locking members. The elastic band 110 may be a separate component completely removable from the rear sole support, as shown in
As a further alternative (not shown), a U-shaped connector having opposite ends permanently attached to one end of both locking members 90 may be removably or permanently secured to the outer surface of either the front or rear wall of the rear sole support, as a substitute for the system involving hinges 98 on locking members 90. The elastic band and other alternatives to the hinged locking member can be used in all of the embodiments of the invention.
If a flexible plate is not desired, the embodiment shown in
In this embodiment, the mounting member 260 is adhered by gluing or other means to the top of the midsole layer 204 such that it surrounds and abuts against the sides of midsole layer 206. It may be further secured to the sides of midsole layer 206 by gluing or other means. The manner of attaching the rear sole and mounting member to the rear sole support is identical to that describe with respect to the embodiment shown in
It should be noted that layers 204, 206, and 208 may be made of different cushioning materials, including without limitation air-filled chambers, gell-filled chambers, EVA or polyurethane, or any combinations thereof.
The rear sole support is designed to accommodate a variety of rear sole configurations, which vary according to the activity involved, the weight of the user, and the cushioning and/or spring desired by the user. Although additional rear sole configurations are discussed below, many other rear sole configurations may be used in conjunction with the rear sole support 26.
One such example is shown in
Two layers of resilient midsole material 206 and 208, which may be more resilient than the U-shaped member, are secured to the top of wall 302 by gluing or other means to provide cushioning to the heel of the user, and mounting member 260 is glued or otherwise attached to the top surface of top wall 302 to surround and abut against the sidewall of midsole layer 206. It may also be attached to the side wall of layer 206 by gluing or other means. The mounting member may also be molded to the rear sole 300 as a one-piece structure. The midsole layers 206 and 208, the mounting member 260, and the rear sole support 26 (as well as optional features) are identical to those shown in
To protect the bottom ground-engaging surface of the U-shaped member and to provide cushioning, the rear sole may include an abrasion-resistant outsole which may be more resilient than the U-shaped member. As shown in
The rear sole 300 provides spring to the heel of the user in the following manner. When the heel of the user strikes the ground, wall 304 will deflect toward wall 302. Since the material is elastic, energy stored in bend 305 and wall 304 during deflection will spring bend 305 and wall 304 back to their original position as weight is shifted, thereby providing a spring effect to the user's heel. Stiffening members 312 or 312A are optional elements that may be used to increase the spring generated by the rear sole 300. The stiffening members include protrusions 314 that engage apertures 310 in the bend of the rear sole 300. Alternatively, bottom wall 304 (shown with large hole in middle) may be solid to increase spring or may be tent-shaped as shown in
Flexible plate 80 may also be used in conjunction with a rear sole very similar to that shown in
Another rear sole option is shown in
Finally, an optional wafer 600, usable in combination with any of the above embodiments incorporating a flexible plate, is disclosed in
As shown in
As shown in
The wafer need not be attached to the flexible plate 380. Instead, the wafer may, for example, be permanently attached to the bottom of the upper, secured within or made integral with a shoe sock liner (not shown), secured to the rear sole support, or attached at any other location that would be capable of cushioning the user's heel.
It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the shoe of the present invention without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention and that certain features of one embodiment may be used interchangeably in other embodiments. By way of example only, the rear sole support/locking member combinations shown in
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User Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of the LifeProof iPhone case. By following the instructions in this manual, we're sure you'll enjoy your LifeProof case for many years to come.
This manual is organized to get you up and running quickly and give you confidence to take your iPhone just about anywhere you go.
Keep this manual in a safe place. You'll want to review it each time you reassemble your case to ensure it is assembled correctly and maintains its watertight seal.
We'll describe the following topics with special instructions in each section:
- Package contents and introduction to the LifeProof case
- Conducting the Water Test
- Assembling the case
- Testing the case to ensure a watertight seal
- Installing your iPhone into the LifeProof case
- Using the case features
- Understanding the Four Proofs.
- Care and cleaning.
We are so glad you bought LifeProof
You can now have:
- Peace of mind
- Freedom to do what you want
- Stay connected wherever you go to the people you love
What's in the Box
- LifeProof Case
- Front Cover
- Back Cover (with a pre-installed O-ring)
- Headphone Adapter
- Headphone Jack Cover Keeper with spare jack cover
- Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
Part Descriptions
Front Cover
The front cover has two openings on the top edge. The large opening allows access to the headphone jack and can be sealed with the headphone jack cover. The smaller opening channels sound to the sound-cancelling feature of the iPhone and are sealed with a waterproof membrane.
The front cover also has three openings on its bottom edge. The large central opening allows access to the charging dock connector and is sealed by the latch cover on the back cover. The two smaller openings on either side of the charging dock connector allow sound in and out of the case and are sealed with a waterproof membrane.
The front surface of the front cover also includes an opening for sound transmission and this opening is also covered by a waterproof membrane.
|Visually check all outer and inner surfaces of the front cover for damage. Check all openings and make sure they are capable of being sealed by the headphone jack cover or the latch and that the membrane are fully intact and covering the openings.
Back Cover
The back cover has a channel, which holds the O-ring, and a latch with an attached gasket. The back cover also includes two lens windows that are sealed by a plastic screen.
|Visually inspect the back cover, the O-ring, the back latch and gasket, and the lens windows. The O-ring should fit snuggly within the channel and the gasket should be firmly affixed to the back latch cover.
Headphone Jack Cover
The headphone jack cover screws into the opening on the front cover and provides a watertight seal when you are not using Apple headphones.
The Headphone Jack cover must be screwed in tight to be waterproof.
Accepts Apple headphones.
The General Use headphone adapter screws in here to make it completely waterproof and dust-proof and works with any earphones.
Headphone Adapter
The Headphone adapter screws into the opening on the front cover and allows you to use your favorite headphones or ear buds while maintaining the watertight seal. You can use Apple headphones with the case; however, they do not provide a watertight seal.
The Camera or "Flash" Cover
No expenses spared here real professional camera grade glass lens with double coated optics.
Must be kept clean inside and out for clear pictures. Don't stick your fingers here.
- Silence switch
- Volume buttons (+ and -)
- Power button
- Home button
Main O-ring seal
This is what keeps your iPhone safe and dry so it is really important to keep this super clean and never allow dirt, crumbs, or fine hairs to cross it.
Bottom speaker and microphone vents
Never poke or touch these. Specially designed to allow sound to pass in and out of the case and allow air pressure to equalize while preventing water entering the case.
For enhanced sound quality the back of the case is used as a speaker / bass response and on the top of the case next, to the headphone jack cover, is the noise canceling microphone vent for best sound quality.
Charge Port Door
Seals the bottom when closed.
Never scrub or scratch the seal as you could damage its skin and ability to seal.
Squeeze the back of the charge port door.
Water Test
The first and most important thing to do is to do a water test.
This is so you can see how the case goes together and make sure you are closing it right to be waterproof.
This also verifies that everything is working correctly and it gives you the confidence to trust it with your iPhone.
Assemble the LifeProof Case
- Pick up the front of the case, holding it by the sides.
- Line up the back of the case with the front.
- Squeeze the top edges together with both hands: thumbs on top, fingers beneath, so that the pieces click into place.
- Work your way down both sides in small increments, squeezing the front and back of the case together with your forefingers and thumbs all the way to the bottom.
- Place the case face down on a smooth, hard surface such as a table-top. Firmly press around the entire perimeter of the case.
- Squeeze the front and back together near the charge port door. This area is easy to miss so check it carefully.
- Apply firm pressure in a rubbing motion around the inside rim of the back of the case to ensure that all internal latches are sealed.
The case should be entirely snapped closed all the way around the perimeter.
- Visually check the case to make sure the seam around the edges is fully closed with just a very fine evenly spaced gap between the front and back.
This is important to do every time before you put your case in water to make sure it has not come open a little from an impact or other stress to the case.
- Close the charge port door firmly until it snaps shut.
- Screw the headphone jack cover into the headphone opening so that it is tightly closed.
You are now ready to do the water test.
Test the Watertight Seal
- Find a container large enough to submerge the case, such as your kitchen sink.
- Fill the sink with water at least half full.
- Place the case in the water and weigh it down with something handy, but not too heavy, such as a coffee mug full of water.
A few air bubbles may escape from the waterproof sound holes.
- Leave the case under water for 30 minutes.
- Take the weight off of the case and then remove the case from the water.
- Shake off the excess water and look into case through the front window.
There should be no visible water drops inside although some minor condensation might appear if there is a significant difference in temperature between the water and the room.
If it looks dry inside, the case has passed the test.
If there is excessive water inside the case, open the case (following the instructions in the next section), then reassemble the case carefully and try the test again. If you are still having trouble obtaining a watertight seal, contact LifeSupport at www.lifeproof.com for possible solutions.
Open the LifeProof Case
You must open the case carefully according to these instructions.
- Open the charge port door.
You will notice a little slot to the left of the charge port opening to help you open it.
- Flip the case over so it is face down with the top of the phone facing toward you and the bottom facing away from you.
- Place a coin into the slot and carefully start separating the front and back.
- Slide your fingers into the bottom area of the case just inside where the charge port door opens and also pop open the other side of the latch opening.
- Starting from the bottom, pull the back of the case gently away from the front of the case.
Do not peel back the case and bend it as this will damage it but support it with hand and see-saw it from side to side.
|Do not peel the back open at a steep angle without using your hand to support the case and keep it straight. Do not peel it off like a banana peel; this will damage the case.
- While applying gentle pressure to insert your fingers and palm deeper into the back of the case between the iPhone and the case back, keep the back of the case straight and slightly rock (rotate) your wrist back and forth while gently lifting the case back. The wrist rocking back and forth motion with release the latches on each side in succession.
- Ensure you start at the bottom and peel both sides off evenly leaving the top of the case until last. It helps to get your finger on the inside of the back to help support it so it does not bend the sides.
- The very last step is to peel the top away from the case at a diagonal gentle angle.
Install your iPhone
Clean your iPhone
- Your iPhone must be absolutely totally clean before you put it in the case.
This is so you don't get ugly 'oily wet looking areas' on your touch screen.
- Keep out all dust and damaging particles.
- Make sure you have the clearest possible picture.
Insert your iPhone
Place your iPhone into the front cover, face down, and press firmly into front cover.
Close the Case
To close the case and complete installation, follow the steps in "Assemble the LifeProof Case" above.
- Check the watertight seal
- Check for fine hairs, dust, crumbs, and lint
- Remove debris
- Close the charge port door
- Screw in the headphone jack cover
- Press the home button to check your iPhone works
Operating Your LifeProof
This is really pretty simple as everything works the same as your iPhone.
|Before entering any potentially hazardous situation, make sure all important data is backed up as a precaution.
All the same features work and are fully accessible:
- Buttons
- Silence switch
- Camera
- Microphone
- Speakers
- Charging
- Open the charge port latch cover.
- Plug in your Apple USB cable.
- When charging is complete remove the USB cable and snap the door firmly closed again.
- Clip the door firmly closed again.
Many third party USB cables are too fat to fit in into your LifeProof charge port door. We recommend only using the Apple USB cable, or you can purchase more USB cables from the LifeProof website to use with your car charger or other computer components.
Also, if you want to use it with a speaker-dock, you can use a dock extender (available from www.lifeproof.com) so that it fits the dock.
The headphone jack cover screws in at the top of the case. This is really important as it keeps dust and water from getting inside. It needs to ALWAYS be screwed in when you are not using headphones.
Unscrew it when you are ready to use your headphones. Be careful not to lose it. There is a Keeper that you can clip onto your headphone cable, so simply press it onto the headphone cable as soon as you unscrew it. Don't worry too much, however as there is a spare jack cover included and you can also buy more from www.lifeproof.com if it gets lost.
You can plug in your Apple headphones directly into the headphone jack as most other headphone jacks are too fat to fit into the slim LifeProof case. We recommend always using either the General Use of the Swimming headphone adapters because they seal 100% of the water, dust, and other problems out of case.
Just push the headphone adapter in until it stops, then screw it firmly closed. Now you can plug any headphone into the jack at the top of the adapter.
To remove the headphone jack cover, simply unscrew it.
Remember to take the headphone jack cover out of the Keeper and screw it back in.
All buttons work the same as usual.
Silence switch
Easily switches between silent mode and ringer on.
Switches the opposite direction to the iPhone.
Use your finger or thumb pad, not your fingernail.
Volume buttons
Works the same as usual.
Power button
Works the same as usual.
Home button
Press it firmly in the center to activate.
Touch sensitivity should be very similar to the naked iPhone screen.
The touch screen will not respond underwater. This is normal. If you want to record video you will need to start and stop it above water.
Making a call
Everything works just like your iPhone.
The speaker actually enhances the bass and makes it sound better.
Play some music and you will feel the back of the case acting as a speaker.
Your earpiece works normally. Never poke or pierce the vent as this could render it not waterproof.
All microphones including the noise-canceling microphone have special waterproof vents that allow the sound to get in and out but keeps water out. It even works underwater so your underwater movies have sound.
The Four Proofs: Water, Dirt, Snow, Shock
LifeProof is designed to be used in all areas of your daily life so you can have confidence and freedom to stay connected wherever you are with whatever you're doing.
LifeProof was designed to be as thin, light, convenient, and beautiful as possible while still providing reliable protection. It is meant to provide reliable protection if cared for; however, it is not indestructible. If damaged it may no longer provide full protection against all the four Proofs. If you handle your LifeProof with respect and care, and maintain it well, it will deliver years of dependable service.
Do not subject the case to intentional impacts or abuse as this will cause excessive wear and tear and you might push your LifeProof beyond its ability to protect your iPhone. You might damage the LifeProof waterproof or dust-proof protective capabilities.
|Before you expose the iPhone to water, dirt, snow, or shock, check the following before each outing:
- The entire case is undamaged-no cracks, deep scratches, dents, or rips in the silence switch, boot, or touch screen. If either the front or back of the case is damaged you can order a replacement part from the LifeProof website at a reasonable cost.
- Make sure the case is tightly snapped closed all the way around. Check for any uneven cracks and press closed. It is possible for the case to open slightly after impacts.
- The headphone jack cover or headphone adapter cable is installed and tightly closed.
- The charge port door is closed.
LifeProof is designed to reliably seal your iPhone against water provided you carefully follow the instructions.
During Use
Never open the charge port door, case, or headphone port while in water as it will flood the case, causing damage to your phone.
You can use all features as normal above water.
Feel free to use the LifeProof case freely in the pool, ocean, hot tub, or in severe weather.
Do not exceed a depth of 6.6 feet (2 meters) underwater. While the case has been tested to substantially greater depths, it is sensible to allow for this margin of safety to avoid disappointment.
In underwater environments, the touch screen will not respond because of how the electronics work. You can use the touch screen above water to start and stop video recording or music playback if you like.
The video camera and microphones continue to function under water.
Wireless signals do not work well under water and may fade.
When you come to the surface, some water may be trapped on the outside of the camera lens. A quick shake of the phone should remove it instantly.
It is usual to see a small stream or bubbles escaping from the microphone or speaker vents when first submerged.
After Use
Clean your case liberally with clean fresh water to rinse off all salt, dirt, sand, or chlorine. Shake off excess water and dry with a clean, soft cloth.
LifeProof is designed to IP68 international standards which keeps out all minute dust particles.
It can be used in all kinds of dirty environments:
- Farming
- Construction
- Disaster
- Beach
- Around food and drinks
- Children's playgrounds
Clean liberally with mild soap and fresh water to remove all dirt and mud. Shake off excess water, then dry off with a clean, soft cloth. See Care and Cleaning for more information.
- Do not expose to temperature extremes, and if you can, keep it in your pocket.
- Have the General Use headphone adapter installed if you are listening to music in sleet or snow.
- Wash off snow and ice and it's as good as new.
- Even though the case by itself can withstand temperatures from -40°C (-40°F) to 60°C (140F), Apple recommends that your iPhone should stay between 0°C (or 32°F) and 35°C (or 95°F).
Although LifeProof is designed and tested to military specifications, you should not intentionally drop your case or subject it to harsh treatment as you may get unlucky and accidentally exceed the ability of the LifeProof case to protect your phone.
Also, it is possible that shock damage to your iPhone is cumulative and an accrual of impacts that may cause failure down the road. Think of LifeProof as an airbag to help protect your iPhone when accidents happen. Treat it respectfully and with care and it will provide a long and reliable life.
If your iPhone screen makes contact with a hard object at velocity, the glass may become damaged.
After an impact or significant shock, inspect the LifeProof and ensure the entire case is undamaged - no cracks, deep scratches, dents, or rips in the silence switch boot or touch screen. If either the front or back of the case is damaged you can order a replacement part from the LifeProof website at www.lifeproof.com.
If your LifeProof case has experienced a very severe impact or if there are visible minor dents or scuffs we recommend performing a water test again without the iPhone to ensure all protective capabilities are intact.
Care and Cleaning
Maintain regular backups of your iPhone data, especially before entering a situation with a high chance of theft or harsh environments. Every extreme situation carries a risk of unexpected extremes that may exceed your LifeProof case's ability to protect your iPhone.
- Avoid needless drops or impacts to your LifeProof case as damage to the case or iPhone is always a possibility.
- Perform a water test after each serious impact.
- Do not use abrasives, solvents, bleach, petroleum, or oxidizing agents on the case.
- Although the screen has a scratch resistant coating, avoid placing your LifeProof screen where it can be scratched or gouged.
Avoid Temperature Extremes
- To ensure longevity and correct operation of your iPhone, do not exceed Apple's recommended operating temperature of 0°C or 32°F to 35°C or 95°F.
- For the case alone, do not expose the case to temperatures outside of -40°C (-40°F) and 60°C (140F).
- Avoid allowing people inexperienced in the operation of the case to use it in water. They may open a port or do something that could result in leakage. This especially applies to children with curious fingers.
- Do not use bleach, solvents, or abrasive polishes.
- Do not use abrasive cleaning pads or brushes as these could scratch the optical surfaces or case finish.
- Do not put the case into the dish washer due to the harsh chemicals and excessive heat.
Case Exterior
- For minor cleaning, wipe with a warm, damp, soft cloth.
- For a more thorough clean, ensure all ports are closed and wash under fresh running water.
- Use a mild detergent as needed. Rinse thoroughly.
- Shake excess water off and dry gently with a clean, soft cloth.
- Use an eyeglass-safe microfiber cloth if further wiping is needed on the touch screen area.
Case Interior
- To clean the inside of the case, open the case and remove the iPhone.
- Use a mild detergent and soft cloth with warm fresh water to clean. Rinse well.
- Shake excess water off and dry gently with a clean, soft cloth.
- Use an eyeglass-safe microfiber cloth if further wiping is needed on the touch screen area inside.
- Ensure all parts of the case are clean and dry, and check that the O-ring is correctly seated in place and clean without any lint before following the reassembly instructions.
- To clean the O-ring, tap it out of the case, remove the O-ring, and wash it with detergent and warm fresh running water. Do not set it down on any surface. Shake to dry. Align the top corners first and press the remainder until the bottom. Never use silicone lubricants.
- When using underwater ensure the O-ring is regularly cleaned.
- If using in underwater situations we recommend using petroleum jelly on the O-ring and apply between 'tweeze fingers' (or three fingers put together) and reinsert O-ring.
- Warning: Do not use silicone grease.
- Inspect the O-ring channel to ensure it is clean as any lint, dirt, sand, or muck will cause the case to leak.
Camera Lens
- To clean the camera lens, use rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol or methylated spirits on a cotton tip (Q-tip). Clean the inside and outside of the camera lens as needed.
Touch screen
- Use an eyeglass-safe microfiber cloth if minor wiping is needed. For more thorough cleaning follow the instructions to clean the case exterior.
|Case Dimensions
2.6" (W) x 5.08" (L) x 0.42" (D) inner, 0.52"(D) outter edge
(66mm (W) x 129mm (L) x 10.8mm (D), 13.3mm (D) outer edge)
|Case Weight
|0.98 oz. (28g)
|Operating Temperature iPhone
|32°F (0°C) to 95°F (35°C)
|Temperature range for LifeProof Case alone
|-40°F (-40°C) to 140°F (+60°C)
|Operational Depth
|6.6 feet (2 meters) underwater maximum
|Drop Height
|6.6 feet (2 meters) maximum


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13 Yummy and Healthy Foods to Bring to a Barbecue
13 Yummy and Healthy Foods to Bring to a Barbecue
Summer cookout season is officially open, and with it come friends, fireworks, and food with oh-so-many calories. Here's your healthy eating (and healthy bringing!) guide for your next barbecue.SEE MORE
Healthy Barbecue Food: Better-for-You ChipsIf you know you're going to be tempted by the snack-y stuff (oh, hey, potato chip), be sure to bring a smarter option. We like Mediterranean Snacks Lentil Chips, Utz Organic Seven Whole Grain Pretzels, and Unique Splitz Pretzel Shells.
Healthy Barbecue Food: Vinegar Cole SlawCole slaw is a staple at most barbecues, but if the one at yours is mayo-based, it could be loaded with calories and cholesterol. For an option that's practically devoid of both fat and calories but still big on taste, bring—or make—a vinegar-based cole slaw. So good—trust us!
Healthy Barbecue Food: Unboring SaladsA green salad is always a great healthy fallback dish, but you can get adventurous with your salads, too. Try refreshing combos like sliced strawberries with balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, and a sprinkle of feta, or diced cucumbers with sliced red onion, fresh dill, and white-wine vinegar.
Healthy Barbecue Food: Fancy Pickled FoodsPickled foods aren't only trendy—they're also big on flavor without as much of the bad stuff: They are lower in fat and calories, and they're also lighter on preservatives, additives, and processed ingredients. Plus, pickled foods are way more interesting these days; they include beans, beets, corn, okra, and more. It's worth spending the extra bucks on companies like Rick's Picks or McClure's Pickles for the variety and high-quality ingredients.
Healthy Barbecue Food: Low-Calorie, Whole-Wheat Burger BunsAmong the biggest diet disasters at a barbecue are the buns. Be the smarty-pants who brings the better option: low-calorie, whole-wheat burger buns. Choose a kind that's low in calories and fat but still high in fiber. Arnold's Sandwich Thins and Pepperidge Farm Deli Flats both fit the bill.
Healthy Barbecue Food: Grilled, Spiced VegetablesPrep veggies like bell peppers, eggplant, and squash by slicing them lengthwise and brushing them with a light dab of olive oil (you can even use no-calorie cooking spray). Season with any premixed spice pack, or just use black pepper, sea salt, and paprika, and then pop 'em on the grill when you get to your party.
Healthy Barbecue Food: Quinoa SaladIf bean salad is boring to you, quinoa salad may be your savior. Not only is this super-grain super tasty, but it's also packed with protein and fiber. Try quinoa with summery combos like mango, black bean, lime, and cherry tomato, or with lemon, peppers, garlic, and cucumbers. Just watch your portion size: A cup of cooked quinoa is about 225 calories (hint: bring your own serving utensil, so you know the exact measurement of what you've consumed).
Photo: CN Digital Studio
Healthy Barbecue Food: Healthy MocktailsNo one will know you have a healthy ulterior motive for the drinks you brought when they're insanely delicious—like these 10 summer drink options that won't put on the pounds. Just remember to watch your intake; if portion control is your downfall at cookouts, get sneaky and bring plastic goblets of premixed drinks. They'll look good, and you won't overdo it.
Healthy Barbecue Food: Pulled PorkPulled pork, which comes from pork shoulder, is a leaner cut of meat than ribs, which you're likely to find at a barbecue. You get the taste without all the fat—score! When choosing barbecue sauces, however, stick to the less viscous sauces, as they signal a vinegar-based sauce instead of a molasses-based one, which is higher in sugar and calories.
Photo: Gourmet/Yanes, Romulo A.
Healthy Barbecue Food: Smarter SaucesKetchup and mustard will be at your disposal anywhere, but shake things up and bring along a sauce alternative. Soy and teriyaki marinades, for example, are a great way to bring flavor into the barbecue and are often lower in sugar than ketchup.
Healthy Barbecue Food: Salmon BurgersIf veggie and turkey burgers aren't cutting it for your low-calorie protein option, try salmon burgers. One 4-oz. patty will set you back only 110 calories and 1.5 grams of fat, but it's packed with 20 grams of protein.
Photo: Conde Nast Archive
Healthy Barbecue Food: Veggie KebabsGrab some wooden skewers, soak 'em for a few hours (dry wood ignites on a grill!), and skewer small veggies like peppers, button mushrooms, onions, and squash. Marinate overnight, or brush with oil and season before grilling.
Healthy Barbecue Food: Red ZinfandelMost people don't associate wine that's not white or rosé with barbecue, but a red zinfandel can really bring out the smoky flavors in the food, says Anjoleena Griffin-Holst, wine director for the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, N.J. Bonus: Red wine has heart-protecting properties, and one 5-oz. glass is only 130 calories.


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Science Matters
Highlights from Our Blog
Science Wednesday: Tox21's 10,000 Compound List You've heard of public libraries, school libraries, and academic libraries. But how about a library of 10,000 chemical compounds found in food additives, drugs, industrial processes, and consumer products? Senior science writer Aaron Ferster introduces this library and its use in the cutting-edge research program Tox21.
Science Wednesday: Nitrogen, Think About It What are the dangers of excess nitrogen? Algal blooms that damage marine ecosystems, air pollution that clouds visibility, and acid rain that damages soil, plant, and aquatic life – to name a few. Sarah Blau discusses how EPA research is helping to tackle these issues.
Science Wednesday: Riding in Style Katie Lubinsky describes a ride in EPA's air quality "sniffing machine." The car uses state-of-the-art technology to measure levels of different air pollutants as it drives further from the source. The result: pollution maps that inform researchers and policymakers in protecting public health. Read Katie's blog.
Science Wednesday: What Does National Security Have To Do With The Environment National security today, Drs. Alan Hecht and Joseph Fiksel remind us, is about more than defense against military attacks: it's about the threat of population growth, climate change, and increasing demand for resources to our food, water, and resource security. Learn more in their blog.
Science Wednesday: Five Letter Word for an Inert, Radioactive Gas You wouldn't see it or smell it, but this naturally occurring gas is present in some homes, schools, and office buildings. As the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, radon deserves your attention. EPA scientist Jack Barnette explains this, how to test for radon in your building, and more in his blog.


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American Bar Association Privacy Policy
The American Bar Association (ABA) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how the ABA collects, uses and safeguards information on www.americanbar.org, www.abajournal.com, mobile websites, microsites, mobile applications, ABA profiles on ABA social media sites and any other digital services and properties officially operated or used by the ABA from time to time (the "Sites" or "Services").
Changes to the Privacy Policy
As the ABA, its membership, products and services change from time to time, this Privacy Policy is expected to change as well. We reserve the right to amend the Privacy Policy at any time, for any reason. The date of the last revision to the Privacy Policy will be indicated by the "Last updated" date at the bottom of this page.
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- Personally Identifiable Information: We may collect information that identifies you ("Personally Identifiable Information") when you interact and provide such information on our Sites such as, but not limited to, when applying for membership, registering for an ABA event or program, purchasing ABA products or services. The types of Personally Identifiable Information collected on our Sites will vary based on the Services offered on the Sites, but may include, among other things, your name, address, phone number, birth date, billing and delivery information, e-mail address, credit card or other financial account information.
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You can manage your profile and email preferences, including opting out of Email either online or by contacting us. Additionally, if you prefer to receive mailings only from the ABA and have your name and address removed from the list we provide to certain companies, please contact us. For California residents, please consult the "Your Privacy Rights" for additional considerations.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Wando lacrosse powered past Academic Magnet, 18-6, in the Lower State championship game Tuesday at Wando Stadium in Mount Pleasant.
Senior attack Tucker Dodson led the Warriors with seven goals. C.J. Andersen added four and Wright Bailey two.
Samuel Butler put Academic Magnet (13-2) on top with a goal just over four minutes into the game. John Kuisel countered for Wando three minutes later with a goal from 25 feet out. The Warriors would never trail again.
Wando (17-2) held Academic Magnet scoreless for nearly 20 minutes as it reeled off eight straight goals before halftime. Dodson struck twice in less than two minutes in the first quarter. Bailey followed from 40 feet out. Kyle Henderson added Wando's fifth goal 30 seconds later. Dodson then fired in two more back to back, scoring his second between his legs in stride off an assist from Sam Weis. Andrew Phelan closed the half for Wando with a deep rip with 30 seconds to play.
"We wanted to show up, be relentless, attack and not let up," Wando head coach Lance Renes said. "Magnet is the type of team, if you give them an inch, they'll take a mile. So when they strike, you have to strike back."
Chris Shulz broke the drought for Academic Magnet 20 seconds into the second half. Dodson answered with a goal in just 30 seconds and Wando added two more in the next three minutes. Wando scored eight goals in the third quarter, three from Andersen, to take a 16-4 lead into the fourth quarter.
"The secret is to stay focused and compartmentalize," Renes said. "We don't worry about the score. Focus on one moment at a time. Every ground ball, every shot, every clear. You name it. One moment at a time."
The Lower State title is Wando's third straight. Saturday, the Warriors have an opportunity to complete a state championship three-peat when they face Fort Mill in the title game at White Knoll High School in Lexington. Fort Mill (12-3) defeated Wando, 14-9, March 1 in Mount Pleasant.
"It's a chance for revenge," Renes said. "To make it to state is not an entitlement. We've worked hard to earn it and we've grown a lot since that loss (to Fort Mill). They kind of dominated us in that game, but it was a learning experience. Now it's time to get ready."
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Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - Following the longest Opening Day game in history on Thursday, Toronto and Cleveland were at it again on Saturday.
Thursday's 16-inning affair was won by the Blue Jays and they did it again with a 7-4 win in 12 innings on Saturday courtesy of a two-run double from Rajai Davis.
Edwin Encarnacion led off the 12th with a double off the wall in left off Tony Sipp (0-1) and Brett Lawrie followed with a single. Davis then doubled home both runners and Colby Rasmus and Kelly Johnson each added an RBI single later in the inning for a 7-3 lead.
Francisco Cordero gave up a one-out, RBI single to Travis Hafner in the bottom of the 12th, but Lawrie made a diving stop at third on a hard hit ball by Shelley Duncan to get a force out at second and Casey Kotchman grounded out to second to end the game.
Johnson hit a solo home run and Lawrie went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored for the Blue Jays, who got seven innings out of starter Brandon Morrow that saw him give up three walks and two unearned runs on one hit. Casey Janssen (1-0) got the win for pitching two perfect innings.
Jasson Kipnis hit a two-run home run and Asdrubal Cabrera added a solo shot for the Indians. Ubaldo Jimenez carried a perfect game into the sixth and a no-hitter into the seventh, but didn't factor in the decision as he gave up two runs on one hit with three strikeouts over seven innings.
The game remained scoreless until the fifth inning when Cleveland took advantage of an error.
With two outs, Kotchman hit a slow dribbler back towards the mound that J.P. Arencibia fielded. His throw to first, though, was wild and Kotchamn reached base. Kipnis then crushed a 3-2 fastball over the wall in right field for a 2-0 lead.
Not only was the no-hit bid broken up in the seventh, the hit also tied the game.
A two-out walk to Colby Rasmus in the sixth ruined the perfect game and Johnson drew a leadoff walk in the seventh. After Jose Bautista flied out, Adam Lind walked. Encarnacion followed with a pop out, but a wild pitch advanced the runners a base. Lawrie then punched a single to center to tie the game.
Johnson gave the Blue Jays the lead in the top of the ninth with a leadoff home run to center, but Cabrera answered in the bottom of the frame when he drilled a high fastball into the right field stands to send the game to extras.
This series will close on Sunday with Joel Carreno pitching for Toronto and Derek Lowe taking the mound for Cleveland...Toronto has won five straight against Cleveland...Jimenez was suspended for five games recently after plunking Colorado's Troy Tulowitzki in the preseason. He appealed the decision, but dropped his appeal after the game.


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ROSEMONT, Ill.---The Chicago Wolves special teams clicked and goaltender Edward Pasquale recorded his first career shutout as Chicago defeated the Oklahoma City Barons, 4-0, at the Allstate Arena Sunday night.
Pasquale (9-7-1) stopped all 34 shots he faced in the win, which was his first professional blanking and the first shutout for the Wolves this season.
Center Jason Krog (2G) and defenseman Mark Matheson scored power-play goals and forward Tim Miller tallied a shorthanded strike for Chicago (36-26-3-6), which rebounded from a 4-3 defeat by the Barons the night before. Oklahoma City (36-26-2-7) and Chicago are now tied in the West Division standings with 81 points as both teams battle for the final guaranteed playoff spot.
"It was a different attitude today, there was a real work ethic," said Wolves Head Coach Don Lever. "We responded well. Our defense was solid around the net and Eddie did a very nice job."
Miller gave Chicago a 1-0 lead with a shorthanded goal, 11:37 into the first period. Right wing Darren Haydar stole the puck in the Wolves zone and chipped it to Miller, who broke out alone on Barons netminder Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers, moved to the right side and slid the puck behind the goaltender.
The Wolves pulled ahead, 2-0, with a power-play tally from Krog at 11:13 of the second period. Haydar attempted a shot but Drouin-Deslaurliers was there and kicked the rebound into a scrum in front of the net, but Krog came streaking in and popped it past him.
Matheson made Chicago's lead 3-0 with a second power-play strike, 1:25 later. The defenseman took a pass from Haydar at the blueline and cranked a shot past Drouin-Deslauriers.
The Wolves made it 4-0 just as a five-on-three power-play expired when Krog collected the puck after it bounced off a Barons player's skate and fired a shot down the slot and past Drouin-Deslauriers at 11:36 of the final frame.
Drouin-Deslauriers (12-12-3) turned aside 35 shots for Oklahoma City.
The Wolves will head to the Bradley Center for a matchup with the Milwaukee Admirals on Friday, March 25 at 7 p.m.
Oklahoma City 0 0 0 -- 0
Chicago 1 2 1 -- 4
First Period---1, Chicago, Miller 10 (Haydar, Welch), 11:37 sh. Penalties---Brennan, Chicago (boarding), 11:04; Welch, Chicago (elbowing), 12:00.
Second Period---2, Chicago, Krog 17 (Haydar, Esposito), 11:13 pp; 3, Chicago, Matheson 7 (Haydar, Krog), 12:28 pp. Penalties---Moran, Oklahoma City (slashing), 5:06; Postma, Chicago (hooking), 5:30; McDonald, Oklahoma City (holding), 7:17; Haydar, Chicago (tripping), 7:17; Esposito, Chicago (hooking), 8:57; Ondrus, Oklahoma City (hooking), 9:57; Ondrus, Oklahoma City (holding), 12:12; Pettersson, Chicago (delay of game), 16:08
Third Period---4, Chicago, Krog 18 (Esposito, Postma), 11:36 pp. Penalties---Taylor, Oklahoma City (tripping), 1:27; Holzapfel, Chicago (hooking), 4:43; McDonald, Oklahoma City (holding), 9:36; Petiot, Oklahoma City (cross-checking), 11:01; Drouin-Deslauriers, Oklahoma City (roughing), 14:52 Brennan, Chicago (roughing, misconduct), 14:52 Esposito, Chicago (goaltender interference), 18:10.
Shots on goal---Oklahoma City: 7-17-10--34. Chicago: 18-9-12--39. Power plays---Oklahoma City: 0-7. Chicago: 3-6. Goalies---Oklahoma City, Drouin-Deslauriers (35-39). Chicago, Pasquale (34-34). A---8,310. Referee---Ian Croft and Tim Meyer. Linesmen---Dan Dineen and Mike Hamilton.


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Sin has no dominion over us unless we give it life, hence we determine how big a part sin plays in our life.Rom 6:14 For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under Law, but under grace.
Do you see the GLORY of this?
I'd love to hear anybody's take on this nugget:Romans 6:7---For he that is dead is freed from sin.Blessings!Brian
Cardinal: (is that really your name?)In fact, another verse which came to mind last night was:1 Pet. 4:1-- Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sinAnd I thought, does suffering make us holy? Sounds similar to some eastern religions! So I checked it out in another version, since it could've been read as, (Christ) hath suffered in the flesh and (He) has ceased from sin. But no! It would really seem to say that suffering in the flesh frees us from sin! The Amplifies version reads:SO, SINCE Christ suffered in the flesh for us (or, for you), arm yourselves with the same thought and purpose [patiently to suffer rather than fail to please God]. For whoever has suffered in the flesh [having the mind of Christ] is done with [intentional] sin [has stopped pleasing himself and the world, and pleases God].Wow! How beautiful this is!!! Is suffering the path we must take? It would seem so!The question is, what kind of suffering? The Arnion nature makes us humble and meek; suffering will come in all forms, not just in people making fun of us because we believe!Bri


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Not a huge fan or Machida but he looked really good tonight and I respect the hesitation he showed after that headkick. Would love to seem him and bisping now, not that bisping deserves it...
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I know Vitor has been jawing about not taking another fight at MW until he gets a title shot, but if Anderson were to regain his title from Weidman and they book a trilogy fight, I think Vitor/Machida would be awesome(assuming Vitor can get past Hendo), especially if Jacare isn't going to fight either guy(and I'd be pressed to think Vitor would take a money fight over the big name Machida than the lesser known Jacare) and unfortunately, that means Jacare ends up the odd man out.
The way I see it, IF Anderson/Weidman ends up going three consecutive fights, Vitor'll have to stay busy and Bisping's ETA looks murky right now for a matchup with Machida anytime soon, Machida/Vitor'd be something fun, regardless of whether or not contendership is on the line....
Heck, given how light Machida worked out tonight, I'd pull fucking Natal and have him matchup with his original opponent, Kennedy to put a name on the main event lol.
So can we put away the debate that training partners and really good friends should or should not fight each other? I felt bad for Machida and to be honest Munoz didn't look like he wanted to be in there at all. Rough way to go whether professional or not. I do not want to see training partners fight each other ever.
FW-Hominick, Weichel
LW-Stout, Cerrone, Jim Miller
WW-GSP, Fitch, Goulet, Rory
HW-Carwin, Barry, Russow
RRR=the Rhonda Rousey Resistance
classic - "this is the dumbest thing Ive ever heard. thats like me having a picture of Hitler posted, and saying "I dont believe in his politics, but I like to hear him talk" W.Silva>C.Norris
They chose to be across the ring from each other. I do not feel bad for them. I can feel empathy, but I feel no pity.
Machida will fight either Bisping or Belfort next. Dana White has just now publicly stated that he wants to see Lyoto/Vitor at middleweight, most likely dependent on whether or not Belfort prevails.
The logical assumption is Belfort/Machida in Brazil.
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Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN). EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
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Jaundice and kernicterus. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at:
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Monte Dale Thompson, 62, gave officers an address of East Virginia Lane in Jones County, which is only a few doors down from the house he allegedly burglarized. He was arrested Feb. 16 by Deputy Mike Pruitt and charged with burglary, operation of a vehicle without a current plate, no proof insurance and two charges for running stop signs.
The deputy said he was patrolling the area because of recent burglaries and noticed a gold SUV backing out of a driveway with what looked like appliances on a trailer.
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