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2013 Women in Agriculture Conference Saturday, February 23, 2013
"Growing Your Successful Farm Business" is the theme for the 2013 Women in Agriculture Conference on Saturday, February 23.
This one-day event will be held simultaneously in 21 locations throughout Washington State. A webinar with a national speaker and local presenters in each location will connect with other women farmers to share experiences, knowledge and resources. Networking opportunities will be great!
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A non-invasive electrical stimulator for pacing the heart. The stimulator generates a ramped current waveform which reduces muscle stimulation and pain associated with external stimulation of the heart.
1. A non-invasive cardiac pacemaker, comprising:
first and second skin contacting electrode means for electrically coupling to a patient;
first timing means for repetitively timing an escape interval; and
pulse generator means, coupled to and responsive to said first timing means and coupled to said first and second skin contacting electrode means, said pulse generator means generating pacing pulses for application to said patient via said first and second electrode means, said pacing pulses extending for a duration of at least about 20ms, said pacing pulses having a current amplitude which rises gradually from 0 to a maximum current amplitude over a predetermined rise time of at least about 20ms.
2. A pacemaker according to claim 1 wherein said pulse generator means generates pacing pulses of at least about 40ms in duration, and in which the rise time of said pacing pulses extends for at least about 30ms.
3. A pacemaker according to claim 2 wherein the rise time of said pacing pulses extends for about 40ms.
4. A pacemaker according to claim 1 or claim 2 or claim 3 wherein the current amplitude of said pacing pulses pulse from said maximum current level to 0 in about 2ms or less at the expiration of said pacing pulse.
5. A pacemaker according to claim 1 wherein said pulse generator means further includes means for adjusting the rise time of said pacemaker pulses.
6. A pacemaker according to claim 5 wherein said pulse generator means generates pacing pulses having a duration of about 40ms and wherein said pulse generator means comprises means for adjusting said rise time of said pacemaker pulses at least between 30 and 4ms.
7. A pacemaker according to claim 1 wherein said predetermined rise time extends over substantially all of the duration of said pacing pulse.
8. A method of non-invasively pacing the human heart employing a pacemaker including pulse generator means for generating pacing pulses having a pulse duration, a maximum current amplitude, and a pulse rise time during which the amplitude of said pacing pulses rises from 0 to said predetermined maximum pulse current amplitude, and wherein said pulse generator means further includes means for adjusting the maximum current amplitude of said pacing pulses and means for adjusting the duration of said rise time of said pacing pulses up to a rise time substantially equal to the duration of said pacing pulses, comprising:
applying first and second skin contacting electrodes to the patient;
coupling said skin contacting electrodes to said pacemaker; and
adjusting said rise time of said pacing pulses and said amplitude of said pacing pulses while said patient indicates the level of discomfort associated with said pacing pulses, until said maximum pulse amplitude and said pulse rise time have been adjusted to provide the lowest available level of patient discomfort associated with reliable pacing of said patient's heart.
9. An external, non-invasive pacemaker comprising:
first and second skin contacting electrodes;
timing means for repetitively timing an escape interval; and
pulse generator means coupled to said timing means and responsive to the expiration of said escape interval for generating pacing pulses, said pulse generator means applying said pacing pulses to said first and second electrode means, said pulse generator generating pacing pulses having a duration of approximately 40ms and having a current amplitude rising gradually from 0 to a maximum current amplitude over a time period of at last 20ms.
This invention relates generally to cardiac pacing and in particular to external, non-invasive cardiac pacing.
External non-invasive cardiac pacing is a well established technique which can provide effective heart pacing on an emergency basis. Traditionally, the pain and undesirable stimulation of skeletal muscles associated with non-invasive pacing have limited the acceptance of this technique.
Recent external pacemaker designs, such as that disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,349,030 issued to Belgard et al, have addressed the problem of pain associated with external non-invasive pacing by providing constant current pacing pulses of extended duration. Typically, these pulses are 20 to 40ms in length and maintain a relatively constant current level throughout the duration of the pulse.
The present invention is directed to an improved external non-invasive cardiac pacemaker which can be tolerated by patients for an extended period of time. In particular, the present invention reduces the intensity of muscle stimulation associated with external non-invasive cardiac pacing by providing a ramped current pulse. In most patients, the use of a ramped current pulse as opposed to a constant current pulse significantly reduces skeletal muscle stimulation as compared to rectangular current pulses of the same amplitude and duration. In addition, use of a ramped waveform instead of a constant current waveform is believed to improve most patients' ability to tolerate extended periods of non-invasive pacing. Animal testing has revealed that the ramped current pulse is only slightly less efficient in stimulating the heart than the constant current pulse. The use of a ramped current waveform is believed to provide a non-invasive pacemaker which can generally be tolerated for longer periods of time than a constant current pulse generator.
The inventors have found that the response to external non-invasive pacing is highly individualized. Although generally muscle stimulation is reduced by extending the ramp time of the pacing pulse, the effect of such an extension varies from patient to patient. Further, the length of time a patient can tolerate external pacing is also related to the pain induced by the pacemaker. Pain also varies in a complex fashion with ramp time and differs from patient to patient. Therefore, the optimum ramp time varies from patient to patient. The present invention provides an adjustable ramp time to allow the pacing therapy to be optimized for each patient. The pacemaker allows adjustment of the ramp time and maximum pulse current amplitude to provide the most comfortable waveform consistent with reliably pacing the heart.
FIG. 1 illustrates a typical prior art constant current output waveform.
FIG. 2 illustrates a ramped current waveform according to the present invention.
FIG. 3, including FIGS. 3a, 3b, 3c and 3d illustrates the schematic of a pacemaker according to the present invention which generates the pacing pulse of FIG. 2.
FIG. 4 is the schematic of the power supply for a pacemaker according to the present invention.
FIG. 1 shows a typical prior art constant current waveform of the sort used with present day external non-invasive cardiac pacemakers. Typically, the pulse is 20 to 40ms in duration. The rise time 10 and the fall time 14 of the pulse are typically on the order of 1 to 2ms. The pulse rapidly attains its predetermined maximum current level 12 rapidly and substantially maintains that current level throughout the duration of the pulse.
FIG. 2 illustrates the output current pulse of a pacemaker according to the present invention. The overall duration of the pulse should be at least 20ms, and preferably at least about 40ms.
The current pulse of FIG. 2 differs from the prior art in that the pulse, instead of rising rapidly to its maximum current level 20, employs an extended, gradual rise. The rise time 16 of the ramped waveform if fixed should be a substantial portion of the duration of the waveform and, preferably, at least half of the duration of the waveform. The total duration of the waveform if fixed should be at least about 40ms. Generally, the maximum reduction in muscle stimulation occurs with a fully ramped waveform, e.g. 40ms duration and approximately a 40ms rise time. However, pacing efficiency starts decreasing more significantly with rise times in excess of 30ms. If rise time is also fixed, a rise time of between 20 and 40ms is believed advisable with 30-40ms preferable.
After reaching the maximum current level 20, the output pulse continues at this current level for a short period of time 18, and then rapidly returns to 0 over a short fall time 21 which may be 1 or 2ms. The time period 18 during which the pulse is at its maximum current level if fixed is preferably 0-10ms. Based on experimentation performed by the inventors, it appears that extending the fall time 21 of the ramped waveform generally provides no particular additional benefits, but may be desirable in some patients.
FIG. 3 illustrates the interconnection between the schematic diagrams of FIGS. 3a, 3b, 3c and 3d.
FIG. 3a illustrates the circuitry associated with the sensing of the patient's heartbeats. EKG electrodes 100 and 101 are coupled via resistors 102 and 103 and coupling capacitors 148 and 149 to the input of amplifier 109. Diodes 104 and 105 serve to protect amplifier 109 from the application of high voltages to electrodes 100 and 101. Diodes 150 and 151 limit the input voltages to amplifier 109 to one diode drop. Coupling capacitors 148 and 149 allow electrodes 100 and 101 to also be used to pace the heart. Amplifier 109, in conjunction with associated resistors 106, 107, 108, 110, 111, 112, 113, and 114, and capacitor 116, provides the initial amplification of the EKG signal. The DC offset of amplifier 109 is determined by resistors 106, 107, 108, 145 and 114, and adjusted by resistor 107. The common mode rejection capability of amplifier 109 is determined by resistors 112 and 113 in conjunction with capacitor 116. Adjustment is accomplished by resistor 113. Overall, amplifier 109 provides approximately a 2X gain.
The output of amplifier 109 is passed via resistor 117 and capacitor 118 to amplifier 121. Resistor 117 and capacitor 118 act as a low pass filter, allowing frequencies of approximately 70Hz and below to pass through to amplifier 121. Amplifier 121, in conjunction with associated resistors 115 and 120, functions as a noninverting amplifier, with a gain of approximately 50X. The output of amplifier 121 passes via resistor 122 and capacitor 123 to the input of amplifier 127. Amplifier 127, in conjunction with associated resistors 125 and 126 and capacitors 123 and 124, act as a band pass amplifier with a gain of approximately 4X to 8X. The band pass defined by the circuitry extends from approximately 0.5Hz to approximately 40Hz.
The output of amplifier 127 is passed through to amplifiers 136 and 137 which act as reference comparators, comparing the negative and positive amplitude of the output of amplifier 127 to positive and negative reference voltages. Amplifier 131, in conjunction with associated resistors 129 and 130, provides comparing amplifier 137 with a positive reference voltage adjustable from 0.5mv to approximately 10mv. R128 and R129 serve as internal high end and low end calibration resistors. Resistor 130 serves as the sensitivity control for the pacemaker. The output of amplifier 131 is also passed via resistor 132 to amplifier 133 which, in conjunction with associated resistors 134 and 135, sets the negative reference voltage provided to comparing amplifier 136. Adjustable resistor 135 provides an internal calibration adjustment to minimize the disparity between the positive and negative reference signals. If either the positive or negative going portion of the signal provided by amplifier 127 exceeds the reference value, an output signal is generated indicative of a sensed ventricular contraction and, in conjunction with resistors 138 and 139 and diodes 140 and 141, is passed through to reset the timing circuitry, discussed below. Resistors 142 and 143 serve as pull-up resistors. Capacitors 152 and 153 serve to provide a cleaner reset signal from the comparing amplifiers 136 and 137. Switch 146 is coupled to adjustable resistor 130, which serves as the sensitivity control. When switch 146 is open, no sensing of heart activity is accomplished, and the pacemaker operates in an asynchronous mode. Resistor 144 ties line 147 to ground in the event that asynchronous pacing is selected.
FIG. 3b shows the circuitry associated with the basic timing of pacing pulses. The retriggerable one-shots 200 and 202, along with their associated capacitors 204 and 206 and resistors 208, 210 and 212 serve to determine the basic pacing rate. Variable resistor 208 serves as the pacemaker's rate control The timing interval determined by one-shot 200 should be variable at least between about 1200ms and 500ms, but pacing intervals as short as 300ms may be desirable for some uses. The negative edge of the signal from comparator amplifiers 136 and 137 on line 147 reinitiates the timing period of one-shot 200, which determines the basic pulse interval and sets the Q output of one-shot 200 high. On the expiration of the timing interval determined by capacitor 204 and resistors 208 and 210, the Q output of one-shot 200 goes low. Oscillator 241, in conjunction with associated capacitor 245 and resistor 243, generates a 30KHz squarewave on line 160. When the Q output of one-shot 200 goes low, or on the positive going transition on line 160 thereafter, one-shot 202 is initiated. One-shot 202 then times out a 5ms interval determined by resistor 212 and capacitor 206, generating a 5ms low logic level pulse on its Q output which retriggers one-shot 200. As such, the pair of one-shots form a retriggerable, free running oscillator. The corresponding 5ms high pulse on the Q output of one-shot 202 triggers non-retriggerable one-shot 214 driving its Q output high.
One-shot 214, in conjunction with associated capacitor 216 and resistor 218, determines a 100ms interval during which the pacing pulse is generated. The low logic level pulse at the Q output of one-shot 214 serves to trigger the generation of a pacing pulse. The positive going transition of the high logic level output pulse from the Q output of one-shot 214 is used to trigger a second non-retriggerable one-shot 220, which serves as the rate limit for the pacemaker. The high logic level pulse on the Q output of one-shot 214 also activates transistor 215 to turn on LED 219 via resistor 217. LED 219 serves as a visual indicator of the generation of a pacing pulse.
One-shot 220, in conjunction with associated capacitor 222 and resistor 224 generates a 260ms high logic level pulse on the Q output of one-shot 220 which prevents further triggering of one-shot 214. This arrangement prevents any malfunction of the rate control one-shots 200 and 202 from causing the generation of pacing pulses in excess of about 230 beats per minute. Adjustment of the value of resistor 224 would allow for selection of the higher or lower rate limits.
The high logic level pulse on the Q output of one-shot 214 also serves to set the output of OR gate 221 high, which in turn couples line 147 to ground via digital switch 232. This prevents subsequent sensed contractions of the heart from restarting the timing period for at least the 260ms period determined by one-shot 214, thus providing a post-pacing blanking period.
Each time retriggerable one shot 200 is triggered by the sensing of a signal from comparator amplifiers 136 and 137 (FIG. 3a), non-retriggerable one-shot 234 is also triggered. One shot 234, in conjunction with capacitor 236 and resistor 238 generates a 100ms high logic level signal on its Q output. This turns on transistor 240, allowing current to flow through LED 242 and resistor 244. LED 242 indicates the sensing of a heartbeat. The visual indication of heartbeat sensing assists in adjustment of the sensitivity control, resistor 130 (FIG. 3a) to an appropriate level to reliably sense the heartbeat.
The Q output of one-shot 234 going high also sets the output of OR gate 221 high, tying line 147 low via digital switch 232 and associated resistor 233. Thus, one-shot 234 also provides a 100ms post-sensing blanking interval. Blanking functions can be disabled via switch 235.
FIG. 3c illustrates the high voltage oscillator and the oscillator control circuitry. Multivibrator 246 in conjunction with timing resistor 248 and timing capacitor 250 is configured to provide 133KHz square wave signals on its Q and Q outputs, 90 degrees out of phase with one another. Amplifiers 252 and 254 are used as FET drivers to turn FET's 256 and 258, respectively, on and off in response to the signals generated on the Q and Q of oscillator 246. FET's 256 and 258 provide out of phase 12 volt, 133KHz signals to transformer 260. Transformer 260 steps up the�12 volt signals to a�200 volt signal, which is subsequently rectified by the diode bridge including diodes 270, 272, 274 and 276 and stored in capacitor 278.
The voltage stored in capacitor 278 is divided by a factor of 100 by resistors 280 and 282 which form a voltage divider. The divided voltage is compared by differential amplifier 284 to a 2 volt reference signal provided by resistor 283 and diode 285. When the voltage stored on capacitor 278 reaches 200 volts, oscillator 246 is turned off via differential amplifier 286, which generates a reset signal on line 288. The reset signal on line 288 sets the output of exclusive OR gate 290 low so that FET 258 will also be turned off when the oscillator is held on reset. This feature avoids unnecessary battery drain.
Differential amplifier 286, in conjunction with associated resistors 292, 294, 296 and 298 also serves as a comparator. Differential amplifier 286 is configured to also generate a reset signal for oscillator 246 in response to a high logic level signal on line 300, which is coupled to the output circuit and is high during generation of a pacing pulse. This prevents any signals from oscillator 246 from being superimposed on the pacing pulse. Capacitor 302 and resistor 304 serve to filter high frequency switching artifacts from the reset signal.
During generation of the pacing pulse, capacitor 278 is discharged, and passed through the output circuit. Switch 306 disconnects capacitor 278 from the output circuit. Switch 308 allows capacitor 278 to be discharged via resistor 310, and is provided to facilitate servicing the pacer.
FIG. 3d illustrates the pulse generator of the pacemaker, including circuitry for generating the ramped output waveform. One-shot 315, in conjunction with associated resistor 317 and capacitor 319, determines the pulse width of the pacemaker. Resistor 317 serves as an adjustment for the pulse width, which may be adjustable between 0 and 40ms, or at least between 20 and 40ms.
Differential amplifier 312 and associated resistors 314, 316, 318 and capacitor 320 generate the ramp waveform. The 100ms square wave generated on the Q output of one-shot 214 (FIG. 3B) triggers one-shot 315.
The negative going logic pulse generated on the Q output of one-shot 315 is integrated by differential amplifier 312 and its associated circuitry, including resistors 316 and 318 and capacitor 320. Variable resistor 314 provides an adjustable rise time ramp. Variable resistor 321, in conjunction with diode 323, adjusts the fall time of the output pulse.
The ramped waveform provided by amplifier 312 is provided to amplifier 326 via resistor 324 and diode 322. Amplifier 326 is configured as a constant current amplifier. The output of amplifier 326 is used to control FET 328, which regulate's the current flow through the patient. As such, amplifier 326 in conjunction with FET 328 provides a ramped current waveform, having a ramp determined by the output of amplifier 312. Resistor 330 is used to regulate the output current, and resistors 332, 334 and capacitor 336 are used to filter out any transients generated by amplifier 326. Resistor 338 allows amplifier 326 to sample the current flowing through FET 328 and thus regulate the current.
FET 340 is used to ground patient electrode 342 between pacing pulses. FET 340 is turned off by amplifier 344 during pacing pulses. Resistor 346 and diode 348 ensure that FET 340 is turned on slowly following the pacing pulse to avoid clipping the pacing pulse. The output of comparing amplifier 344 is also provided to amplifier 286 (FIG. 3c) and is used to disable oscillator 246 (FIG. 3c) during the pacing pulse, as discussed above. Resistor 381 acts as a pull-up resistor. Capacitor 373 is used for common mode rejection.
FET 352 and associated transistor 354 and resistors 356 and 358 are used to connect the output of capacitor 278 (FIG. 3c) to patient electrode 342 during a pacing pulse. FET 352 is turned on by FET 360, which is controlled by amplifier 362. Comparing amplifier 362 turns on transistor 360 in response to the ramp output of amplifier 312 during the pacing pulse. Resistor 375 acts as a pull-up resistor. Capacitor 371 is used for common mode rejection. Diode 364 and resistor 366 ensure that FET 360 is turned off slowly. Transistor 354 is turned on whenever the current through FET 352 exceeds 200 milliamps, and serves to limit the current to 200 milliamps in case of component failure elsewhere in the circuit.
The output circuitry of FIG. 3d will require modification in those jurisdictions in which A-C coupled output stages are required by governmental regulation. Such modifications are believed to be well within the skill in the art.
FIG. 4 illustrates the power and reference circuits used in the pacemaker. The battery provides a 12 volt power supply via diode 377 and resistor 379. Voltage regulator 368 and associated capacitors 370, 372, 374, and diodes 376 and 378 convert the 12 volt signal from the battery to the positive 5 volt signal used to drive the digital circuitry in the pacemaker. Capacitors 370, 372, 374 and diodes 376 and 378 provide filtering and voltage limiting.
Voltage regulator 380 and associated resistors 382, 384, 386 and 388 provide a positive 5 volt signal used by the linear circuitry in FIGS. 3a through 3d. Variable resistor 386 is used to calibrate the positive 5 volt signal.
The 12 volt signal provided by the battery is applied to voltage inverter 390 via LED 392, which acts as an indicator that the pacemaker is turned on. Voltage inverter 390, in conjunction with capacitors 394, 396 and 298, inverts the 12 volt signal from the battery and applies it to voltage regulator 400 via diode 402. Voltage regulator 400, in conjunction with resistors 404, 406, 408 and 410 and capacitors 412, 414 and 416, provides a negative 5 volt power signal to the linear circuitry illustrated in FIGS. 3a-3d. Variable resistor 406 is used for calibration of the positive 5 volt signal.
The design of the pacemaker allows the pacing pulse configuration to be adjusted to each patient. Generally, pain and muscle stimulation increase with increased pulse amplitude, but can often be reduced by extending the ramp time of the output pulse. Extending the duration of the output pulse generally allows use of lower pacing amplitudes. Generally, adjustment of the device should involve starting with a fully ramped waveform with a rise time of at least about 40ms and adjusting the amplitude control resistor 330 to the lowest maximum current level consistent with reliable capture of the heart, as indicated by an EKG monitor. The ramp time and amplitude may then be adjusted to determine whether a lesser ramp time may allow further reduction in the pulse amplitude required to reliably pace the heart. Adjustment of the amplitude and ramp times should continue until the patient indicates his maximum comfort level consistent with reliable pacing. After pacing for a period of time, the pacemaker may be readjusted if necessary. It is anticipated that some patients' ability to tolerate pacing for extended periods of time may be improved merely by regularly varying the pulse waveform.
______________________________________ COMPONENT LISTING______________________________________Amplifiers Voltage Regulators109 LH0036C 368 LM2931A121,127,131,133 LM224 380 1CL7663136,137,362,344 LM393 390 1CL7660284 TLC27L4 400 1CL7664326 LM10C312,286 TLC27M4 Logic Gates 290 CD4030Oscillators 252,256 CD4050241,246 CD4047 221 CD4075B DiodesOne-Shots 104,105,150,151 1N4007200,202 74HC423 140,141 1N4148214,220,234 74HC221 323,364,348,402 1N5711315 CD4098 322 1N750 376 1N5243Digital Switch 378 1N5235232 CD4066 270,272,274,377 1N4007 264,266,276 1N4007Transistors 262,268 1N974240,215 2N2222 285 LM113354 2N2907352 MTP2P45 LED's360 VN2406L 392 MLED600340,328 1RFF321 219 LDH5191256,258 1RFD111 242 LDY5391Resistors (Ω) Capacitors (F)106,108,132 100K 116 .01u107,130,135 100K Adj. 123,372,416 .047u145 33K 124 .0047u102,103,366 20K 204 15u112 52.3K 206 1000p114 4.02K 216,222,118,236 .1u120 250K Adj. 245 120p117 24.3K 250,394 100p110,111,125 1M 278 150u122 88.7K 414,302,374 100u128 500K Adj. 319 1.0u129 10K Adj. 320 .27u134 56K 336 10pf142,143,139 100K 370 2200u138 510K 412,398,396 68u126,144,238 1M 148,149 .22u244 240 152,153,371,373 .001u233,218 1M208,330 100K Adj.210 21K212,294,375,381 5K224 2.6M217 500243 57.6K248 75K310 700282 220K280 41.2M292,296,298 50K283,304,334 20K317 500K Adj.314,321 200K Adj.316,318,332 100K324 210K338 10346 240K347,357 1M356 51K358 2410,379,382 20384,404 1.5M388,408 470K386,406 200K Adj.367 100K369 100______________________________________
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Rolex Rankings No. 3, Stacy Lewis, -9
Rolex Rankings No. 70, Meena Lee, -9
Rolex Rankings No. 4, Suzann Pettersen
Rolex Rankings No. 184, Dori Carter, -8
Stacy Lewis and Meena Lee both sit atop a jammed leaderboard after three days of play at the North Texas LPGA Shootout Presented by JTBC at 9-under par 204. The duo leads a group of three players including Suzann Pettersen, Dori Carter and Julieta Granada by one shot.
Lewis had three birdies and a bogey in her round of 69 and went to 9-under on the par 4 12th hole. It wasn't until Lee bogeyed the 14th hole to drop into a tie for the lead. Both players pared the final four holes.
"It was a bit frustrating," said Lewis. "I hit the ball really, really good today and gave myself a lot of chances, but I hit a lot of good putts. You know, some days they go in and some days they don't. But I really like going into tomorrow how windy it's going to be, how solid my ball striking was, and you know, it's going to be a shootout tomorrow."
Lewis' last victory came last year in August at St. Andrews at the RICOH Women's British Open and said sitting on the third-round lead has almost become second nature. She has been clutch when leading after 54 holes, having won five out of the eight times she held or shared the lead heading into Sunday and hasn't once finished outside the top-3.
"I've put myself in this position so many times lately, it's kind of become normal, which is a good thing," said Lewis. "It's a good problem to have."
The eight-time LPGA Tour winner still plays with a chip on her shoulder attitude and said she has something to prove tomorrow.
"You know, I like that I'm tied for the lead and I'm not satisfied with today's round," Lewis said. "That's what I like the most is that I think I'm going to come out tomorrow, you know, just kind of with a little bit more of something to prove instead of, you know, worrying about things. And you know, I gotta go take care of myself tomorrow. That's the most important thing with the stacked leaderboard."
Meena Lee finished with a 1-under 70 and said she's embracing the moment of seeing her name at the top of the leaderboard. It marks the first time in her career holding a share of the 54-hole lead. Her last victory came eight years ago at the 2006 Fields Open in Hawaii.
"My last one was 2006," said Lee. "It's been a while. I'm very excited and kind of nervous, but I'm enjoying definitely the moment."
Lee hasn't had more than 29 putts in a single round this week at Las Colinas and thinks tomorrow will be won on the greens.
"It definitely is going to be the putting," said Lee. "I didn't really take advantage of a lot of birdie chances today, so I want to make more birdies tomorrow and see how it goes."
Suzann Pettersen shot a 3-under 68 with four birdies and a bogey to position herself well heading into Sunday sitting one shot off the lead. The Norwegian said it will definitely take a low number to win.
"You gotta go and try to go super low," said Pettersen. "I mean there's too many in the hunt. Everyone is going to chase the course. So I think you gotta go pretty low tomorrow to win this out right."
Jennifer Johnson shot the low round of the day with a 6-under 65 and jumped from a T28 to a tie for sixth.
The second cut of the unique "shootout" format of the tournament fell at even-par 213 with 51 players making it to Sunday's final round. Alison Walshe (67) and Pernilla Lindberg (68) were the only two players to play their way inside the cut line on Saturday.
By the looks of the leaderboard after three rounds of play at the North Texas LPGA Shootout, it would be no surprise to have an exciting finish on Sunday. Fourteen players are all within three shots of each other and that group includes seven Tour winners and have a collective 44 career victories. With names like Cristie Kerr (-7), Natalie Gulbis (-7), Christina Kim (-7) and Inbee Park (-6) all within striking distance, the "shootout" title will likely live up to the hype.
Stacy Lewis is in the hunt yet again this week at the North Texas LPGA Shootout.
"It was a bit frustrating. I hit the ball really, really good today and gave myself a lot of chances, but I hit a lot of good putts," Lewis sadi. "You know, some days they go in and some days they don't."
One of Lewis' biggest fans, Cole Wysocki, her three-year-old nephew was in attendace yet again and had some advice for his aunt following the round.
"Make more putts."
Lewis had 34 putts on her round today compared to 26 yesterday.
Co-leader Meena Lee will be looking for her first win since the 2006 Fields Open in Hawaii.
"My last one was 2006. It's been a while. I'm very excited and kind of nervous, but I'm definitely enjoying the moment," Lee said after her round.
Lee had a solid day on Saturday to remain in the hunt shooting a one-under 70. Lee's putter again proved to be a weapon as the Korean needed only 29 putts on the day. For the tournament, Lee is averaging 27.3 putts per round.
"It definitely is going to be the putting," said Lee in regards to the key to victory tomorrow. "I didn't really take advantage of a lot of birdie chances today, so I want to make more birdies tomorrow and see how it goes."
Dori Carter put together a solid round of 68 (-3) today and will be playiing in the penultimate group for the first time in her career tomorrow.
"Today was just pretty steady. I made a lot of pars today, took advantage of the par 5s as well," Carter said. "And you know, I just stayed with it, stayed within myself and didn't really get too ahead of myself and think too much of it. I just tried to play as best I could and turned out to be a really steady round."
Carter held a 54-hole lead and played in the third to last group out at the Kia Classic earlier in the year and hopes to draw off of that going into tomorrow's final round.
"I'm going to rely on that experience quite a bit, especially tomorrow. I learned a lot about playing the weekend and playing well and playing with, you know, a lot of the top players as well who are also in the hunt."
Asked if she plans on changing anything, Carter calmly replied.
"I'm going to stick with it. You know, it's got me to a second opportunity, a second chance in the hunt, and so why would I change it, I guess?"
Suzann Pettersen sits a shot back after at 8-under after a third round 68. The Rolex Rankings No. 4 player in the world had a sturdy round with four birdies against a lone birdie. Ball striking was a key for Pettersen on the day as she hit 17 greens on the day.
"I didn't feel like I played my best golf toward the end but at the end of the day I'm in a good position," Pettersen admitted. "Just going to go try and figure a few things out on the range."
Asked about her approach to tomorrow Pettersen said, "You gotta go and try to go super low. I mean there's too many in the hunt. Everyone is going to chase the course. So I think you gotta go pretty low tomorrow to win this out right."
After Lydia Ko's win and Stacy Lewis' runner-up finish last week at the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic, Suzann Pettersen got bumped down from No. 2 to No. 4 in the Rolex World Women's Golf Rankings. Pettersen has a chance to move out of the No. 4 spot, but needs to win this week to do so. It also depends on where Lewis finishes:
If Lewis wins of finishes in solo 2nd: Lewis goes to #2
If Pettersen wins and Lewis finishes 2nd: Lewis goes to #2 and Pettersen to #3
If Pettersen wins and Lewis finishes T2 (with one or two players): Pettersen goes to #2 and Lewis stays #3
If Pettersen wins and Lewis finishes T2 (with three or more players) or worse: Pettersen goes to #2 and Lewis to #4
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Today, two eagles were recorded which brings the total money raised this year to $97,000. Through the first nine tournaments prior to the North Texas LPGA Shootout, $95,000 had been raised.
51 players made the secondary cut at 213 (E). Notable players who missed the secondary cut include Angela Stanford (+1) and Jessica Korda (+2).
"Wow, I mean, this is pretty incredible to see all the young not just young juniors, but young girls. I mean literally, I've seen a bunch, and that's huge. It's really cool for the game of golf and really cool for an LPGA player. You know, I used to be that little girl watching the LPGA tournament and that sort of stuff, and if I can give back in any way I can, you know, even if it's just a smile and a wave, you know, if that encourages one person, that's pretty cool."
–Dori Crater on the number of young girls who are out at the North Texas LPGA Shootout.
Despite missing the cut at the North Texas LPGA Shootout Sandra Changkija was treated to a cool expereince in Irving as her tournament locker was located next to a former President's who happens to be a member at Las Colinas.
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Rolex Rankings No. 3, Stacy Lewis, -9
Q. I'm now joined by co‑leader, Stacy Lewis here at the North Texas LPGA Shootout. Stacy, another very solid round. Talk about the round today, how you feel going into the final round tomorrow.
STACY LEWIS: It was a bit frustrating. I hit the ball really, really good today and gave myself a lot of chances, but I hit a lot of good putts. You know, some days they go in and some days they don't.
But I really like going into tomorrow how windy it's going to be, how solid my ball striking was, and you know, it's going to be a shootout tomorrow.
Q. Yeah. I think it was Natalie mentioned, I think they aptly named this tournament, shootout. Stacked leaderboard going into tomorrow. Do you think that's going to influence your approach going into the final?
STACY LEWIS: It doesn't. I think with the wind this golf course plays so hard, you have to stay patient and just keep giving yourself chances and hopefully you make a few putts at the end.
Q. You keep saying you're so comfortable here, your family is here. You have your No. 1 fan Cole here.
COLE WYSOCKI: Yeah.
Q. Cole, did you have fun today?
COLE WYSOCKI: Yep.
Q. Who do you want to win this weekend?
COLE WYSOCKI: Stace.
Q. Stacy. Do you think she played well today?
COLE WYSOCKI: Yeah.
Q. What do you think she could do better?
COLE WYSOCKI: Make some putts.
Q. Make a couple putts. Okay. Hopefully she can make a couple putts tomorrow. Thanks, Stacy. Good luck tomorrow.
THE MODERATOR: All right. Well, I would like to welcome in our third round co‑leader, Stacy Lewis. Stacy, I thought a pretty decent round, but you said some frustrations out there today. Where were the trouble spots that are in the third round.
STACY LEWIS: It was very frustrating. You know, I hit the ball so good today, especially on the Back 9, gave myself a lot of good looks at birdie, and I couldn't get a putt to go in. I had so many that they just went right over the top edge and finished right behind the hole. And those are putts you go back and you wouldn't really do anything different.
So I don't know, I mean the encouraging thing is that I'm hitting the ball great. I have a lot of control over the different shots I'm trying to hit, which is good going into tomorrow.
THE MODERATOR: Take us through 18. I know they were talking about the decision whether to hit driver or hybrid, and you absolutely crushed the tee shot. Take us through that entire hole.
STACY LEWIS: Well, actually I hit 3‑wood down there today, and you know, the last few days it's kind of been a left to right wind which usually knocks my down a little bit. So I had a little bit of help, so I just ripped 3‑wood down there, and actually pretty far past their drivers.
And then I was inside 200 front, so it was kind of a no‑brainer to hit it up there, and actually hit it into a pretty good spot. And then the putt from the fringe was, if it's just the last kind of five feet, it's all downhill. There's kind of different levels there, and if it just goes a little bit harder, it goes all the way to the hole. So it was close to being really good.
THE MODERATOR: Sure. You and Meena kind of battled back and forth all day. Have you played a lot with her or what's impressed you about her game.
STACY LEWIS: I haven't played a lot of golf with her. You know, she's just really solid. She didn't put herself in too much trouble, kind of went over a couple of greens, but I think that's just the difference of the wind from the last two days. It switched today. So just very solid tee to green.
THE MODERATOR: Questions for Stacy.
Q. Stacy, you said it's encouraging that you're hitting the ball well and there's a lot of things you wouldn't do differently, but how do you kind of put this frustration behind you. Because there were several times we could see, obviously you poked a shot and you would be looking down?
STACY LEWIS: I mean it's golf. As many rounds as we play, you know, you're going to hit some putts that you think are going to miss and they end up going in. So I mean I don't know. It's just the way it is sometimes, and the thing about it is that I hit my lines. I hit it the right speed. You know, it wasn't like they were going way by the hole or anything. They were just tap‑ins coming back. So I'm doing a lot of good things. The encouraging thing is that I'm tied for the lead. Even with all the missed shots today, I'm still tied for the lead and I have a chance for tomorrow.
Q. Meena missed a lot of putts as well today. Was there something different with the greens at all? Did they roll as pure?
STACY LEWIS: Yeah. I mean no one in our group really made many putts today, and I don't know ‑‑ I thought some of the hole locations were a little bit tougher. It was harder to ‑‑ a couple of back pins it was just hard to get all the way back to the hole without going over. But as far as speed wise, they felt the same. It was just maybe in some different spots.
Q. Stacy, how do you approach tomorrow with so many players right behind you? As leader do you go out conservatively and see what happens or do you just attack and attack?
STACY LEWIS: You gotta play this golf course. I think the way ‑‑ there's a couple of tee shots that are pretty goofy really on this golf course, so kind of as tricky as this golf course is, you have to be a little conservative. But then there's some holes that if you got a wedge into a green, you can be pretty aggressive. So it's really sticking to the same game plan.
I think my caddie and I have done really well. We did well today adjusting with the wind as far as what to hit off the tees, because it was completely opposite of yesterday. So it's going to be windy tomorrow. It's going to play hard, which I love it. I love it when it plays hard. And I think, you know, the best player is definitely going to win in the wind.
THE MODERATOR: Do you have any different feeling sleeping on the lead going into the final round than any other tournament, maybe not so much. I know you've been in this position.
STACY LEWIS: I've been doing it a few times.
THE MODERATOR: Well enough, but just having the lead now, are you more on edge? Are you feeling a little bit of competitive juices going? Is it any different than when you're not so much in contention.
STACY LEWIS: I mean it's hard to say, I've put myself in this position so many times lately, it's kind of become normal, which is a good thing. It's a good problem to have.
You know, I like that I'm tied for the lead and I'm not satisfied with today's round. That's what I like the most is that I think I'm going to come out tomorrow, you know, just kind of with a little bit more of something to prove instead of, you know, worrying about things. And you know, I gotta go take care of myself tomorrow. That's the most important thing with the stacked leaderboard.
Q. Playing in windy conditions, how does this course play when it does get up to 25 or something like that, which is the forecast for tomorrow?
STACY LEWIS: You know, some holes play harder, some play easier. It's a pretty good mix. I think it's supposed to stay kind of southwest, which was today's wind. So it's definitely going to play a lot different than yesterday in the wind.
So I think when it's windy, though, I think there's a few more birdie opportunities just because some holes play shorter. But in general, usually when it's windy it's harder. You gotta shape some shots, you know, you have cross winds, things like that. And I love that. I mean I'd rather play in the wind than like today.
THE MODERATOR: Not too many low scores today. Is there a certain maybe ballpark number you think tomorrow is going to win it.
STACY LEWIS: I don't know. I'm not even going to ‑‑ I'm never good at that stuff. I mean I think you just gotta take care of yourself and see what happens.
Rolex Rankings No. 70, Meena Lee, -9
Q. Here with Meena Lee. Talk about your round today. You shot 1‑under par. You sit at minus 9 for the tournament. Tied for the lead going into the final round.
MEENA LEE: Overall it was really good. I'm happy, and I'm happy with how I played.
Q. And then you're tied for the lead. You've won on tour before. Do you think having a couple wins on your belt will give you some confidence going into tomorrow?
MEENA LEE: My last one was 2006. It's been a while. I'm very excited and kind of nervous, but I'm enjoying definitely the moment.
Q. You played really good all week. Can you kind of talk about how this week can help you build on the rest of the season going forward?
MEENA LEE: I gained a lot of confidence this week and then we have one week off next week and then we still have four tournaments to go after that. So I'm very excited and happy in what I can do. So excited.
Q. What do you think the biggest key is going to be for your game tomorrow? Will it be putting again? I know you said yesterday that putting really helped you out in your really good round.
MEENA LEE: It definitely is going to be the putting. I didn't really take advantage of a lot of birdie chances today, so I want to make more birdies tomorrow and see how it goes.
Q. And then finally, there's a lot of people within two, three shots of the lead. Does that change your approach any way going into tomorrow or do you just keep playing your game?
MEENA LEE: Yeah, I try not to think about how other players doing. I'm just going to focus on what I'm doing and just do my best.
Rolex Rankings No. 4, Suzann Pettersen
Q. Joined by Suzann Pettersen here after a 3‑under round today. 8‑under for the tournament. In contention. What was working out there for you today?
SUZANN PETTERSEN: I don't know. Just pretty steady from the tee. I didn't feel like I played my best golf toward the end but at the end of the day I'm in a good position. Just going to go try and figure a few things out on the range.
Q. You mentioned that you're in a good position despite not playing your best. Leaderboard is pretty stacked. A lot of people in the hunt. Does that change your approach going into tomorrow with that many people in contention?
SUZANN PETTERSEN: No. I mean I think today was the best conditions scoring wise. I think tomorrow the wind is supposed to pick up again, and a little different direction. So today, I mean pretty ideal conditions, so I thought at 3‑under no big mistakes out there, but still, I left a few out there.
Q. And then going into tomorrow, do you have a number in mind or are you just going to play your game and see how it shakes out?
SUZANN PETTERSEN: You gotta go and try to go super low. I mean there's too many in the hunt. Everyone is going to chase the course. So I think you gotta go pretty low tomorrow to win this out right.
Q. And you've been in the hunt a lot over the past year, so you have that experience knowing what it takes to close. How do you see that playing as an advantage for you going into tomorrow?
SUZANN PETTERSEN: I don't know. Experience is good to have every now and again, but I mean tomorrow is a new day, it's a new year, and the course is a little different. So I just gotta go out with a fresh mindset.
Q. And finally you mentioned you're going to hit the range. Any plans for after that going into tomorrow or just same strategy as always?
SUZANN PETTERSEN: Just go work out a little bit, get some treatment.
Rolex Rankings No. 184, Dori Carter, -8
Q. All right. We're here with Dori Carter, 3‑under on the day, 8‑under for the tournament. Talk us through your round today and what was working for you out there.
DORI CARTER: Today was just pretty steady. I made a lot of pars today, took advantage of the par‑5s as well. I was able to birdie the par‑5s, which helped my score, and I made a lot of pars, especially on the Back 9, which played a little tough.
And you know, I just stayed with it, stayed within myself and didn't really get too ahead of myself and think too much of it. I just tried to play as best I could and turned out to be a really steady round.
Q. You're in the hunt again. A lot of people up on that leaderboard. You were in contention at Kia a couple of months ago. Can you kind of tell us what you took from that experience and how you'll use that going forward tomorrow?
DORI CARTER: Well, the good thing about the Kia tournament and getting your first Top 10 and getting that experience, the good thing so far is that I knew it wasn't going to be my only one. So now I've been there and it's a big step for me, a big jump for my career, and this year I've played really well.
And yeah, I'm going to rely on that experience quite a bit, especially tomorrow. I learned a lot about playing the weekend and playing well and playing with, you know, a lot of the top players as well who are also in the hunt. So I'm going to rely on that experience and really use my caddie and talk it out and take it one shot at a time and try to just do what I've been doing the last few days, and that's birdieing the holes that are available to birdie and then playing the other holes strategically well and putting myself in position.
And you know, we'll see what happens. That's what you gotta do, you know. No matter what, if you play well, you're happy with yourself, and you might fall at the top and you might fall somewhere else, but I'm just going to try to play the best I can and then see where I fall.
Q. Did you change anything after that Kia experience? Are you going to maybe hit some more balls or take a different approach the night before or are you just going to stick with what got you here?
DORI CARTER: I'm going to stick with it. You know, it's got me to a second opportunity, a second chance in the hunt, and so why would I change it, I guess? Kind of just stick with what I have and you know, get a good night's sleep and warm up the same way I do tomorrow and maybe leave this afternoon and just go back and rest. Expecting another hot day tomorrow, so I probably need as much rest as I can get, stay hydrated and that sort of stuff. So I'll just probably head home and then tomorrow get back up and do it again.
Q. All right. And then finally, this tournament's had a lot of young golfers out on the course, a lot of girls golf program girls, a lot of high school teams. What does that mean to you as a player to see this younger crowd out here and the support they've given you?
DORI CARTER: Wow, I mean, this is pretty incredible to see all the young ‑‑ not just young juniors, but young girls. I mean literally, I've seen a bunch, and that's huge. It's really cool for the game of golf and really cool for an LPGA player.
You know, I used to be that little girl watching the LPGA tournament and that sort of stuff, and if I can give back in any way I can, you know, even if it's just a smile and a wave, you know, if that encourages one person, that's pretty cool.
And a lot of girls. You know, I'm really impressed with how much girls' golf has grown, and even in this area, seems like there are a lot of good players and a lot of girls here interested. So what a great opportunity to have an event here in this area. I think it's only a win‑win for everybody.
Topics: Notes and Interviews, North Texas LPGA Shootout, Lewis, Stacy, Lee, Meena, Pettersen, Suzann, Carter, Dori [+]


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There's also a teaser image that's been shown. New Porsche Macan is based on the Volkswagen MLB (Modularer Längsbaukasten) platform while it is styled on the lines of the Cayenne.
Seen with a distinctive rear design with slimmer tail lamps and tailgate mounted spoiler while it will also be offered with LED headlamps. Interiors sport similar designs as seen in the Cayenne with a three spoke steering wheel and a similar dashboard design.
It is not yet ascertained as to what engine makes this sound. Macan is expected to be powered by V6 engines with a 3.6 liter V6 direct injection turbocharged petrol engine offering 395 bhp power. A diesel engined is also to be offered in the form of a 3.6 liter V6 diesel offering 295 bhp and a 3.0 liter V6 diesel offering 250 bhp, while a hybrid engine is also slated to make its way into the new Macan. Details will be clearer on a later date.
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Courses: Intensive Intermediate French (FRENB005001)
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Class Number: 1308
Lang 2
Two additional hours TBA. Enrollment limited to 18 students. For
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