Two hospitals that treated more than 50 people who were wounded in June at Pulse could end up donating more than $5 million in aid.
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Monday, August 29, 2016
Playing With a Concussion Doubles Recovery Time
New research that young athletes heal faster if they leave a game after a head injury discourages playing through pain.
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Queens Builds: Kew Gardens Hills Library
The last of the five buildings in Queens that I drove by a couple weeks ago is the Kew Gardens Hill Library, which was part of a "Queens Builds" blog post back in 2009. Seven years later, it is a construction site:
What the building, designed by WORKac, should look like when done:
[Rendering via WORKac]
The project is part renovation, part expansion, with an L-shaped volume of space wrapping around the existing library's rectangular plan. As can be glimpsed in the below photo, the existing has basically been gutted and turned into an open plan.
WORKac's design is all about the rippling GFRC facade that is "lifted" at the corners for views into and out of the library. The facade is "dog-eared" to create a small awning at the entrance (visible below and in the rendering). The dip at the entrance promises to give a good look of the green roof once it's in place.
The lifted facade helps the small branch make a strong neighborhood statement with minimal means.
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What the building, designed by WORKac, should look like when done:
[Rendering via WORKac]
The project is part renovation, part expansion, with an L-shaped volume of space wrapping around the existing library's rectangular plan. As can be glimpsed in the below photo, the existing has basically been gutted and turned into an open plan.
WORKac's design is all about the rippling GFRC facade that is "lifted" at the corners for views into and out of the library. The facade is "dog-eared" to create a small awning at the entrance (visible below and in the rendering). The dip at the entrance promises to give a good look of the green roof once it's in place.
The lifted facade helps the small branch make a strong neighborhood statement with minimal means.
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As Boys Get Fatter, Parents Worry One Body Part Is Too Small
Questions about penis size have become more common over the past decade, as my colleagues and I have all seen more overweight children coming in for physical exams, writes the pediatrician Dr. Perri Klass.
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Kentwool Announces Sponsorship of Inaugural World Caddie Matches
Team USA and Team International To Wear “World’s Best Golf Sock” And KENTWOOL Caps In Competition
GREENVILLE, S.C. — KENTWOOL, maker of the “World’s Best Golf Sock,” and the Official Sock of the Association of Professional Tour Caddies (APTC), announced today that it is extending its company-wide support of golf caddies, with an accessories sponsorship of the inaugural World Caddie Matches at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT. This one-of-kind event takes place on Monday, August 29th, when more than 40 PGA TOUR caddies from around the world compete in a one-day, two-round “Ryder Cup-style” format competition.
“So many professional caddies are fantastic players in their own right,” said Dan Murphy, President of KENTWOOL. “We expect to see some very impressive golf on display this week in the new and exciting event.”
The morning will feature modified alternate shot matches, followed by singles in the afternoon. This unique, first-ever World Caddie tournament will be open for the public to watch, and some of the PGA pro golfers are also expected to attend to support their caddies! Proceeds from the event will benefit K9s for Warriors, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing service canines to military veterans.
KENTWOOL will provide its popular Men’s Tour Profile socks for players to wear in competition. Team USA has chosen to sport KENTWOOL’s limited edition APTC sock, while the International squad will don KENTWOOL’s Red Stars pattern. Both teams will also be outfitted with KENTWOOL signature caps embroidered with their respective team names on the side.
“In some ways, caddies have been the unheralded heroes of golf, but KENTWOOL has long respected the important role they play in the game. That is why we became the first-ever official sponsor of the APTC earlier this year and why we wanted to lend our support to the World Caddie Matches as well,” said Murphy. “We are incredibly proud of the fact that over 100 million blister-free steps will be taken on the PGA TOUR in 2016, thanks to KENTWOOL socks, many of which will be taken by caddies. It’s our pleasure to support this great group as they caddie and this week as they play.”
The inaugural World Caddie Matches at Mohegan Sun Golf Club is a must-see event for all golf aficionados, and fans can follow the tournament with Carl Paulson and Dennis Paulson on their highly acclaimed PGA Tour radio show, “Inside the Ropes.” Tickets will be available for public purchase with details to follow at http://ift.tt/29yD4Vu.
Since 2008, KENTWOOL has been manufacturing the “World’s Best Golf Sock,” just outside of Greenville, SC. Drawing on over 150 years of mastery in wool manufacturing, KENTWOOL leverages the attributes of wool, nature’s performance fiber, for unmatched comfort and performance in the sock category. For more information on the KENTWOOL brand, visit http://www.kentwool.com.
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About KENTWOOL
Founded in 1843, KENTWOOL remains one of the nation’s longest running, family-owned textile companies. In 2008 KENTWOOL Performance Division was established to utilize the parent company’s nearly two-century-old heritage of superiority in textiles to create socks which draw upon wool’s natural wicking and cooling properties for moisture management, sheer comfort and other performance enhancing benefits. The “World’s Best Golf Sock” was born. Since entering the marketplace, KENTWOOL has won two Majors and numerous other TOUR events, establishing itself as golf’s leading, premium Merino wool golf sock. KENTWOOL socks are trusted in competition by scores of Tour caddies and their players. Based in Greenville, SC, all KENTWOOL products are made in the USA. For more information visit www.KENTWOOL.com.
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Premier Golf Acquires Women’s Golf & Travel Concierge
PGA of America Licensed Premier Golf Acquires Women’s Golf & Travel Concierge
(DULUTH, GA) – Premier Golf has acquired Women’s Golf & Travel Concierge, further expanding its niche and overall expertise, as well as its place as North America’s preeminent golf travel company.
Women’s Golf Travel & Concierge has provided golf travel packages and information on golf schools and clinics designed for women and their families. The company also offers packages to the Solheim Cup, the most exciting competition in women’s professional golf. Company founder Barbara Gutstadt is a leading voice in women’s golf advocacy and travel, and will continue to lead as Director of Women’s Golf & Travel Concierge under the Premier Golf umbrella.
Premier Golf has been a licensed partner of the PGA of America for more than 26 years, managing many facets of the organization’s in-house travel department, professional golf management programs nationwide and package fulfillment for PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, FL. It also operates trips to several classic and famous golf destinations worldwide for individuals as well as small, mid-size and large groups.
Since 1991, Premier Golf has been licensed by the PGA of America as the only official source for Ryder Cup packages, sending more than 25,000 people to golf’s greatest event. The company is currently offering all-inclusive travel packages to the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National in Chaska, Minnesota on September 27 – October 2.
“We are thrilled to have Women’s Golf Travel & Concierge as part of the Premier Golf family,” says Jim Ward, President of Premier Golf. “Barbara has long been a champion for women’s golf and having her on board further enhances our ability to provide outstanding golf vacations, particularly for women who are new to the game.”
“Premier Golf has long held the same commitment to client service and satisfaction than we have had at Women’s Golf &Travel Concierge,” says Gutstadt. “In addition, our commitment to providing packages to the Solheim Cup mirrors the tremendous work Premier Golf has done with the Ryder Cup. It’s truly exciting to be part of a company dedicated to delivering world-class travel packages across the globe.”
For more information: www.premiergolf.com, 866.260.4409.
About Premier Golf
Premier Golf, LLC is a division of Travel Incorporated headquartered in Duluth, Ga. Licensed by the PGA of America since 1988, Premier Golf manages several of the PGA’s travel requirements. Since 1991, the company has been the exclusive source for official Ryder Cup travel packages. Premier Golf is also one of America’s largest and most respected golf tour operators. With offices in Ireland and Scotland, Premier Golf provides golf travel services to classic destinations worldwide including Bandon Dunes, Pebble Beach, PGA Village, Scotland, Ireland, New Zealand, Portugal and others. www.premiergolf.com, 866.260.4409
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Mizuno unveils new JPX900 lineup of woods
Trio of new clubs showcases a scientifically crafted approach to excellence
Norcross, Ga. (Aug. 29, 2016) – Mizuno, a company long regarded for its excellence and innovation in iron performance, is challenging the status quo by investing the same level of attention and detail in its woods, beginning with the new JPX900 lineup of woods. The new JPX900 Driver, Fairway Wood and Hybrid are making a statement by showcasing the science-driven process of Mizuno to craft clubs that deliver unrivaled optimization, enhanced performance and better control.
“We want to not only be taken seriously, but to be respected in the wood category,” said Ryan Ellis, Associate Brand Manager – Golf. “We realized to do this that we had to change people’s perceptions of our performance, and it started with changing our approach to the design process. Our biggest problem was we were operating within our known possibilities. When we began designing the JPX900 woods we went to the table without any restraints in mind, especially cost, and looked at what mattered the most — performance. This pushed us beyond our known possibilities, creating an explosion of ideas, knowledge and technologies that have birthed a new beginning in the wood category for us. This not only changes the game for us now, but for the future as well. With the JPX900 woods, we are just getting started.”
The JPX900 Driver takes the success of the JPX850 and improves it on every front, from ball speed to forgiveness to adjustability. The new CORTECH face design is five grams lighter than the JPX850, freeing up discretionary weight while expanding the COR area to offer more forgiveness and ball speed retention on off-center hits.
Mizuno’s first-ever Infinite Fast Track uses a pair of eight-gram adjustable weights on an unbounded track, yielding unlimited settings to precisely dial in spin and vertical launch parameters. A pair of additional Fast Track ports in the toe and heel help to modify horizontal displacement and trajectory.
Understanding that performance starts with confidence, Mizuno developed the Visual Face Angle adjustor to enable customization of the desired face-angle orientation at address. By combining all of these features with the Quick Switch Hosel, which allows loft adjustments of +/- two degrees, the JPX900 Driver is scientifically crafted for optimization.
The JPX900 Fairway Wood also features Infinite Fast Track technology, making it the first-ever fairway wood with a front/back adjustable, sliding-weight system, putting the golfer in complete control of launch, height and spin. With a re-engineered compact head shape, the JPX900 Fairway Wood also employs the Shockwave Sole, pushing the center of gravity forward, enabling the clubhead to flex on impact to maximize distance, power and forgiveness. Offering unmatched control, the JPX900 Fairway Wood is scientifically crafted for performance.
The JPX900 Hybrid is the first Mizuno hybrid with adjustable loft settings. Equipped with a Quick Switch Hosel, for +/- two degrees of loft control, as well as re-engineered head dimensions, it provides a seamless and easy transition from woods to irons. The Shockwave Sole gives the club a front-weighted design that delivers higher ball speeds, lower spin and ease of launch, making it scientifically crafted for control.
To make sure every aspect of club performance is being maximized, Mizuno spared no expense by choosing high-end, aftermarket shafts to offer stock in each model. The JPX900 Driver and Fairway Wood come with tour-proven Fujikura Speeder Evolution II shafts ranging from light weight models, for slower swing speeds, to heavier, more stiff profile options for professional level swing speeds. The JPX900 Hybrid embodies the same philosophy with a hybrid-specific, highly regarded shaft in the Fujikura Pro Hybrid.
Connect with Mizuno on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@Golf_Mizuno) to keep up with product news, Tour updates and custom content and fitting tools.
About Mizuno USA:
Mizuno USA, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mizuno Corporation, one of the largest specialty sporting goods manufacturers in the world. Mizuno USA, Inc. manufactures and distributes golf, baseball, softball, running, and volleyball equipment, apparel, and footwear for North America. Mizuno USA, Inc. is based in Norcross, Ga.
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