1965

In the late 1960s, the school administration prohibited students from riding motorcycles to school. The student council disagreed with the decision and, in 1969, appealed to the school board to lift the ban. It was rare that students could drive cars in Singapore, and motorcycle licenses could be more easily obtained at age 16.

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1958

The photograph is nondescript at first sight: slightly grainy, black and white. On the left, three students bend over a sheet of paper. Four girls sit around the other side of the table, calf-length uniform skirts grazing the floor. They appear to be engaged in a lively discussion. The year is 1958, and the manuscript lying on the table will soon become Singapore American School's very first yearbook, The Islander.

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Ask your lender to compare FHA with PMI

Unless you have stellar credit, you'll get a lower monthly house payment with an FHA loan rather than with private mortgage insurance if you make a rock-bottom down payment. That's according to the Urban Institute, which ran the numbers on a range of credit scores for a $241,250 mortgage on a $250,000 house. That's a

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Overcoming Gut Infections: SIBO, Protozoa, & Candida

What if your health problems were caused by a gut infection? How would you know? And how would you begin to heal yourself? Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), Protozoa, and Candida are common infections that can wreak havoc on the immune system.

In this episode, I’m joined once again by clinical nutritionist Christa Orecchio to discuss these infections and how you can journey toward gut health.

Christa, who herself has overcome candida, is the founder of TheWholeJourney.com and the Gut Thrive in 5 program. She’s a TEDX speaker, author and TV show host who has helped thousands of people reclaim their health.

The Most Common Gut Infections

People with gut problems tend to lean in 1 of 3 directions:

1. Bacterial overgrowth such as H. Pylori
2. Parasites such as Protozoa
3. Fungal/Yeast infection such as Candida

Treating these infections is not simply a matter of chasing the bug away. We have to give our gut a new “operating system” by creating balance in the genetic material of all the organisms within the gut that are affecting the microbiome. In this process, it’s important to use natural supplements gently so as not to cause damage to your gut’s lining or to your immune system.

Quorum Sensing

Quorum sensing is the term used to describe how bacteria communicate. It’s actually a very sophisticated process. Christa describes this as if you called a friend on a cell phone, only when they saw that you were calling, they instantly knew everything you wanted to tell them without even answering the phone. This is how bacteria can share their genetic code instantly and proliferate so quickly. We can interrupt this communication and peacefully “break up the party” using herbs and botanicals, including:

• Oregano oil
• Lion’s mane (mushroom)
• Goldenseal
• Echinacea
• Black wild carrot
• Black walnut
• Clove
• Wintergreen

Christa’s 5 Step Process for Healing Sibo & Other Gut Infections

• Slashing inflammation
• Purging pathogens
• Reseeding the gut with good bacteria
• Healing leaky gut and optimizing hydrochloric acid
• Terraforming (create sustainable life in the gut)

In this episode, we mention:

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Christa’s video series on gut health

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Mortgage rates for Monday, May 2

Mortgage rates inched down today. Be sure to shop around to find the best rate.

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2016 Most Wanted Stand Bag

Walker, push cart user, range hero, cart rider, speed golfer - whatever your claim to this beautiful game is, we've identified the right stand bag for you.

With more metrics, a bigger team and more insight than ever before, we've sorted through the best bags in the market to bring you this year's most wanted stand bags.

The 2016 Stand Bags:

Ben Hogan	Callaway Aqua Dry Lite	Callaway Hyper Lite 3	Callaway Hyper Lite 5
Callaway Great Big Bertha Staff	Callaway Fusion 14	Cobra Excell	Cobra King
Cobra Ultralite	Dartrek Go Lite Pro	Datrek Carry Lite II	Mizuno Elite Tour Staff
Mizuno Comp	Mizuno Tour Scratch	Nike Air Hybrid	Nike Sport Lite Carry 3
Nike Sport Carry 3	Ping Hoofer 14	Ping Hoofer	Ping 4 series
Projekt Kozmak	Puma Superlite	Srixon Z Four	Sun Mountain H2NO
Sun Mountain 2.5	TaylorMade Purelite	TaylorMade Tourlite	TaylorMade Tour Stand
TaylorMade Quiver	Wilson Nexus II

 

The Metrics:

Just like with our Cart Bag Buyer's Guide - we're always fine tuning to ensure we deliver the best data. Continuing that trend, we've updated and refined this year to bring you the best buying advice we can.

*Weight is measured with straps and rain hood (factory weights do not include these or other accessories).
*Bags weighing more than 5lbs. are listed at 5lbs.

• How We Tested
• Scoring Metrics
• Final Grades

For 2016 we added more testers who put in even more hours of testing covering multiple days. They assessed more more metrics, creating more data and allowing us to boil down to the nuts and bolts of what makes the best bag for a range of users. We tested with two brands of push carts (Bag Boy Quad and Clicgear 3.5+).  Each bag was loaded with 14 clubs, 1 rain jacket, rain pants, 1 dozen golf balls, 20 tees, a laser, 6 pack of beer (if 6 fit), ball markers, two extra gloves, phone, keys, eyeglass wipes, Burt's Bees Wax lip balm, and a Ken Kershaw pocket knife.

Testers abused clubs and bags: inserting and removing clubs repeatedly, pockets stuffed, zippers were torn back and forth, bags were loaded and unloaded from push carts. Pockets were counted and recounted, full length dividers were noted, and any special features were loaded into our metrics.

Because stand bags were built to be carried, every bag was fit onto each tester's back while fully loaded with the previously mentioned clubs and extras.

• Club Binding - Regardless of the number of dividers, this metric simply measures how much club grab/binding occurred when inserting and removing clubs from a bag. (10 possible points)
• Storage - The number and usefulness of pockets. Types of storage, eg: external tee holder, insulated drink pocket, ball pocket. Ultimately, how functional is the available storage as a whole. (10 possible points)
• Comfort - Measure of comfort with the bag fully loaded and carried on each tester's back. (10 possible points)
• Adjustment - Ease of strap adjustment. Is the range of adjustment robust enough to allow the bag to fit a variety of golfers? (10 possible points)
• Durability - Testers examined each bag's stitching, sturdiness, build quality and overall construction to determine the likely durability of a bag. (10 possible points)
• Features - How feature-rich is a given bag. Do each of those features function as intended? Pockets, glove strips, towel loops, strap pass-through, velour pocket, cooler storage, grab handles... (10 possible points)
• Stability - Tested with the bag fully loaded and legs extended. (10 possible points)
• Top Grab Handle - How easy is it to use - is there enough space for someone with larger hands to fit their fingers between bag and clubs. Zero points awarded if not included. (10 possible points)
• Zippers - How easily do zippers open and close. (10 possible points)
• Recommended - Testers were asked to provide a score of 1-10 based on likelihood they would recommend a bag to a friend. (10 possible points)

Final grades were awarded based on total scores.

Best Overall and Runner up are our two highest overall scoring bags.

Lightweight stand bags never get past 5 pounds. These bags are designed to carry everything you need for a full round of golf and not too much more. They won’t leave you stranded, but they weren’t designed to pack your 6 pack and kitchen sink and thrown onto a cart every round. These bags should be designed with the ultimate bag carrying/walking purist in mind.

A Sunday bag allows a player to get out and play a pitch and putt course without needing to lug everything (14 clubs, 20 balls and so on) for a shorter course. Speed golfers also tend to embrace a more Sunday-style bag to allow them to carry everything they need and nothing more.

 

Golf's Most Wanted Stand Bags

Good: Whether you're the range hero, an occasional walker, a push cart user, or you always ride in a cart - this bag does it all and does it well. Everything is there.

Bad: It may be near impossible, but we'd love to see this bag drop to just below the 5 pound mark. Also, the strap adjustment could be simplified a little.

Notes: The straps are comfy, the bag carries the load well. It's sturdy and durable, and everything works just like you'd want it to.

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Good: There was a LOT of thought put into this bag - everything you need is within reach while you walk down the fairway with the bag on your back. ALL 6 dividers are full length.

Bad: Not a ton of storage for cold drinks and just a bit too heavy to be a true carry bag.

Notes: In speaking with the designer for Projekt, we had high hopes going into testing, and the Kozmak didn't let us down. It's a bag that was well thought out. We would LOVE to see what Projekt might do with a true carry bag or a fully committed hybrid design.

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Good: You want to play Pebble Beach or Bandon Dunes? You'll likely find yourself carrying your bag on your back - and our recommendation would be taking the Callaway Hyperlite 3 - tipping the scales just over 4 pounds, this bag offers storage, comfort and function.

Bad: We'd love to see an improvement in the club binding department. That bag definitely wants to keep your clubs in place.

Notes: The walking golfer who wants to carry a bag on their shoulders will find the Callaway Hyperlite 3 does what they need. It may not do a ton more, but that's the goal, to create a bag that doesn't let you pack too much, but allows you to bring the essentials.

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Good: Lightweight yet still providing enough storage to allow you to choose how many clubs you want to drag around. If you're a 4 club guy or an 8 club guy, you won't be left in a bind.

Bad: The bag may be a bit larger than some would want for a Sunday bag.

Notes: You like to parse things down on Sunday (I on the other hand want to bring extra beers). If you don't want to bring a 6 pack, but still want to carry enough clubs to allow a variety of shots - this bag is your workhorse. Storage that will allow a rain jacket and some extra balls - yet a weight that makes you wonder why other larger bags aren't this light!

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*When the specified feature is not available, the score field is left blank

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