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  1. saw these in person for the first time today. The AP3's looked much better than in pics - wow, is that a unique looking and beautiful club. The AP2's and 1's were also quite nice, but I was most surprised by the 3's; one of these days, I'll be more than just a browser.
  2. typically I tumble just before firing the glutes.
  3. I keep hoping it will go in.
  4. If I remember correctly, Jack Nicklaus gamed only a 54 degree wedge for every shot around the greens. So there's that. But of course, he is the Golden Bear.
  5. Yeah, I remember my 20's. Ate and drank anything in sight, didn't gain an ounce, in fact had to work to keep it on. And nowhere near the amount of activity a pro golfer has. These days, different story. To the OP, those are some good exercises. I was especially impressed with the one legged standing cable rows/pulls.
  6. Yesterday. Ouch. Good thing my station was toward the left end of the range. I only hit a small bucket of balls, but a good third of them were shanks. Never really fixed the problem, but tomorrow is another day, and I have some ideas, similar to others stated. One I'll use for sure is the obstacle outside the ball -- I'll use a tee.
  7. Thoroughly enjoyed it and learned a lot. Surprisingly large amount of never before read content. Very glad I bought it, and will be referring back to it often. Well done!
  8. I hope SHAUN OF THE DEAD and ZOMBIELAND were part of your zombiethon. Birdie/eagle territory for both. THE BIG SICK - birdie. Atypical indie-ish romcom that uniquely delivered for the genre, some really funny stuff, and a great cast.
  9. The Titleist Players bags have my eye lately. Don't have one, but they sure look the part.
  10. Which 63 was better? Funny question, kinda like 'which 20 carat diamond is better'? I'll give it to Miller, though, for the various reasons already mentioned. For my game, my front nine 63 is typically better than my back nine 63, usually due to fatigue and booze.
  11. Not a great day for a come from behind charge. Today will be survival mode.
  12. Windy conditions today. Would love to see Fowler pull this off a la Scottish Open. May also be a day for a Euro/Brit to feel right at home.
  13. wannabe

    NHL 2016-17

    Or they will make it to the kitchen table more quickly. Mmmm. Congrats to the Penguins! My favorite arctic flightless bird.
  14. IIRC he called himself out a few years ago on the green resulting in a penalty stroke that cost him the tourney. The USGA changed the rule in a way that he wouldn't have been penalized, aka the Webb Simpson rule. Signs point to no for this one.
  15. wannabe

    NHL 2016-17

    I enjoy hockey on the rare occasion I see it, but I passed through Nashville yesterday after spending time with some folks from there and wow, that town is on fire for the Predators. Their passion is contagious, because I watched my first Stanley Cup final Monday night and had a great time watching it. Catfish on the ice - hilarious!
  16. Bought and am reading LSW - excellent stuff.
  17. Mine just arrived. You could even say it glows.
  18. Well, if it couldn't be Simpson, I'm happy for Kisner. Lots of guys were in the hunt. Kisner was dialed in. Season's really beginning to heat up.
  19. 2017 D&D Invitational Pretty tight leaderboard with some big names, going out in threesomes due to weather threats. Should make for some good watching. Simpson has been trending this year of late. He's back on with his putting after several changes since the anchoring ban. I'm rooting for him. I also like the D&D shops. Ridiculously high dollar, but some good eats.
  20. I believe shutter speed is also part of the overall consideration, too. A higher shutter speed gives a clearer image for each frame of fast moving objects. The trade-off is that you need good light, sunny outdoor being the best, and the ability to capture as much light as possible, i.e. a nice big ccd chip typical of good DSLRs.
  21. Great to hear @CMartis, sounds like you're up for the task. Since you mentioned your experience in relation to the idea, it seems your workplace may have been the genesis for the idea. As such, you should check your company's employee agreement and/or legal department to check the rules for ownership of intellectual property related to the workplace. Some companies are stricter than others about what is or isn't owned by them or owned by the employee. Even if the idea doesn't directly pertain to the company's core products, if you use company time or equipment in the design of the product/prototyping, they could claim ownership. Food for thought.
  22. Don't have one, but the Jones bag seems trendy these days.
  23. I write from direct experience, but not from a legal standpoint. First things first: the one year rule. If you have shared your idea publicly in any way, attempted to sell to potential customers, published the idea, written about it on social media, etc., you have one year from the first date you shared the idea to the date you postmark/submit online your patent application. There are two basic types of patents - design and utility. Design is concerning physicality, utility is concerning function. I'm assuming your idea is a physical product. Patents can be written for processes, software, etc., and they may require special consideration. Before wading into writing the patent, I'd recommend you do your best to have created a working prototype and tested it in as live a situation as possible to ensure its viability. An easy place to start if you're serious about writing your own patent application is to buy one or more of the books put out by http://www.nolo.com/. Reading through those will give you a sense of what you're up against. The other bit of research you can do to help you understand what it would take to write a patent is to go to the uspto website and follow the instructions for performing your own patent search to see if the idea you have doesn't already exist. Many times you'll find that something similar enough has already been patented. In addition, being able to teach yourself how to do a patent search using the uspto website is a feat unto itself not for the faint of heart. Being able to do it properly gives you an idea of your ability to wade into the environment that is the world of patenting. Lastly, viewing already issued patents for products similar to the one you've designed is a great way to get a sense for what you're going to need to write. The format and language used can be quite unique and is something you should be willing to learn how to both read and create. The uspto is a great website, and the online patent search is actually really fun to use once you figure it out. You can view everything patented, and it's fascinating. It's quite a gift to be living in the internet age. Some points for you to consider, that you may or may not already know: A patent is not necessary to sell a product. Most products on the market that are for sale are not patented, and most patents granted do not lead to products sold. Writing your own patent will cost you multiple hundreds of dollars for filing the application and several months of dedicated effort to complete. You will need to create technical drawings and associated lengthy technical descriptions. Engineering or similar technical background, and/or legalese familiarity are highly recommended. It can be done, but it is a serious effort for even highly functional and technically skilled individuals, and may not lead to any payback, either in having the application approved, or receiving millions in royalties. Have fun.
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