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|Canine Sports Academy in Norman has the S.T.A.R. puppy classes, basic and graduate obedience, rally obedience, agility. Also CGC, therapy dog skills class, flyball and conformation. Its not too far from Riverwind Casino.
k9 university is good for pet people. 120ish for a 6 week class. the trainer had a demo dog which is important to me (a white gsd). i also peeked into their kennel and they had like 8 gsds in there that they were boarding to train.
the puppy class is good if you're a new first time owner. they also offer cgc courses and stuff. they use treats but also nicely offer you a prong if it seems like you cant control the dog.
How to find the right trainer/OKC area trainers
I am getting our new pup in 4ish weeks so I have been searching for a puppy class for when she is old enough. I am lucky to have a lot to chose from but trying to find the right fit is a tad overwhelming. I would love to find a place that we can start with puppy class and keep going and advancing. What are some red flags to look for? Questions to ask? Information about the trainer to know that they know what they are doing?
Also anyone know any trainers/schools in Moore/Norman/South OKC area that you would recommend to a first time GSD owner who would maybe like to look into Competing in Obiendence in the future? Right now I just want to get started but I really am open to maybe going futher.
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With school (both for me and my kids) about to start and multiple projects piling up, the Sprite Castle podcast will be going on a temporary hiatus. Thank you to everyone who listened to the show, sent me feedback, and competed in the King of the Castle competitions.
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Archive for September 22, 2011
Is Rick Perry Gay?
Hustler Magazine publisher Larry Flynt is putting GOP Presidential candidate Rick Perry in his crosshairs … he'll be offering up to $1 million for anyone who can prove Perry has had an illicit sexual liaison … TMZ has learned.
The ad — which Flynt will take out in various newspapers — says, "Have you had a gay or straight sexual encounter with Governor Rick Perry?"
The beltway scuttlebutt is that Rick Perry is gay. The "liberal media" isn't talking about it much though, just like they didn't talk about John F. Kennedy's affairs.
I'm not into outing people willy nilly but if someone's in the closet and part of their platform in their run for the President of the United States of America is anti-gay hate rhetoric, that tends to tick me off. So I'd like to know — once and for all — what's up with Rickie boy.
The Rich Want Us to Shut Up
This would be our tweet of the day:
I would modify it a bit: "Nothing terrifies the rich more than the thought of everyone under them refusing to take it anymore and revolting."
But, that's what we've gotta do.
Florida Pizza Drivers Form a Union
Finally, some good news for a change:
He said he got on the Internet and found St. Louis labor attorney Mark Potashnick, who worked on unsuccessful organizing efforts by pizza workers in Ohio, Michigan and St. Louis. He coached Pohle on submitting a petition to the NLRB.
Eleven Domino's employees hoping to make a little more dough and get a bigger slice of the profits have formed the nation's first union of pizza delivery drivers.
The American Union of Pizza Delivery Drivers won recognition from the National Labor Relations Board over the summer as the bargaining agent for drivers at a Pensacola franchise.
The union organizing drive was started by Jim Pohle, a 37-year-old Domino's driver who said he delivers pizzas because he likes to sleep late, smoke on the job and listen to the radio.
"When they declared us tipped employees and refused to pay us the Florida minimum wage of $6.40, I was kind of angry. I came home that night and I told my buddy, I said. 'We are forming a union,"' he said.
Rodney Johnson, a regional director for NLRB, said the union appears to be the first of its kind.
In the meantime, the franchise owners have raised the pay of some drivers at their six nonunion stores, Pohle said.
What a wonderful, power-to-the-people story.
Since When is a Net Worth of $250 Million "Middle Class?"
Mitt Romney is purportedly worth somewhere between $190 and $250 million. He's spending God's knows how much money to replace his puny 3,000 sq. ft. beach house in LaJolla, California with an 11,000+ sq. ft. monstrosity.
Yet last night the Mittwit said he is a member of the middle class:
Mitt Romney may be a multimillionaire, but on Wednesday he set his net worth aside and declared himself a member of "the great middle class."
"We ought to provide help to the people who have been hurt most by the Obama economy. And that's the middle class," Romney said at a town hall meeting in Miami. "It's not those at the very low end; it's certainly not those at the very high end. It's for the great middle class — the 80 to 90 percent of us in this country."
Poor guy. He's a grown-up, handsome version of a socially inept 14-year-old.
Yo, Mittwit, What Exactly Do You Believe?
Here's our quote of the day:
Tonight, for the first time since May, former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson will be included in a Republican presidential debate. I chatted briefly with Johnson to see how he's going to approach it.
Slate: Have you brainstormed any questions for your fellow candidates?
Johnson: I would ask Mitt Romney: "What is your position on anything?"
Love it!!!
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American "Democracy" Circa 2011
This headline alone just about says it all in terms of where we are in this country. I.e., banksters and corporate CEOs walk away after wrecking the economy and/or killing people, but a guy who was sentenced to die under very, very dubious circumstances is executed.
Troy Davis Executed, While CEO Responsible for Deaths of 29 Miners Sails Free
Last night at 11:08, Troy Anthony Davis was executed in the State of Georgia for the 1989 murder of a police officer. Much doubt existed in the case as seven of the nine witnesses recanted their testimony (one even claimed that an eighth murder witness was guilty) and no DNA or other physical evidence linked Davis to the crime.
ast year on April 5, 29 miners died in a methane explosion caused by poor ventilation at the Upper Big Branch Mine in Raleigh County, W.Va. A report by the Mine Safety and Health Administration ruled that the event that caused the explosion could have easily been prevented by Massey Energy, which was well aware of a long history of safety problems in the mine. In the year leading up to the explosion, the Upper Big Branch Mine was cited 458 times for safety violations, with 50 of those violations being willful violations of the law—nearly five times the national average for citations of a single mine.
An investigation by the Mine Safety and Health Administration also revealed that Massey kept two sets of books—it recorded a clean safety record in one log book, which it provided to mine inspectors, while maintaining a private, internal log of known safety problems and the efforts made to fix them.
Despite this evidence of the willful violation of safety laws that could have prevented the miners' deaths at Upper Big Branch, and despite evidence of widespread lying to federal investigators by Massey officials, CEO Don Blankenship is a free man allowed to enjoy the splendorous life of a multi-millionaire.
It's hard to ponder this kind of thing because it's so infuriating.
No wonder Don Blankenship is wearing a flag shirt and hat in this picture:
This country has been VERY GOOD to him. It looked the other way despite the fact that 29 men died on his watch.


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If you're interested in learning a little more about the background of Moderncat, check out this interview I did with the blog AZ Hot Now. Thanks to Melanie for a great write-up!
Sun, Sep 20, 2009
If you're interested in learning a little more about the background of Moderncat, check out this interview I did with the blog AZ Hot Now. Thanks to Melanie for a great write-up!
Great interview! Not to be intrusive, but I got the impression that you ran Moderncat from home. I recall a photospread on Apt Theraoy with 3 lovely felines all over your newly designed workspace. (Which was lovely too.)
Yes, I do have a home office where I spend a lot of time working with cats on my desk (that's the best!) but I also have a studio where I'm working on developing a line of handmade cat products – stay tuned for more on that soon!
We of The Fabulous L.A. Flakerz can hardly wait. Thank the Internet for RSS feeds, eh?
wowo congratulations kate! awesome interview and you look great on the pictures!
Loved the interview !! You truly are inspired and inspiring !!
I enjoyed the "catio" part. It is so very true that in France, and Europe in general, nobody builds catio, not even crazy cat ladies (don't get me wrong, this is said in a loving tone). If you can, you let your cat out. My beloved Be Bop has been going out in our garden ever since we moved into our new house.
We weighted the pros and cons: of course, we may shorten her lifespan in allowing her to go out. On the other hand, it'll be hard for her to go on the street, and she seemed so happy when I let her out. Grass and tiny animals to chase, cat-friends who come over (these are not strays and she's got every vaccine she needs, plus she's neutered, has a collar with our adress and phone number, and an ID tag implanted under her skin).
My only increasing fear is theft: she's very sociable and immensely beautiful, plus she's a purebred and has a financial value. Poeple stop to look at her when she's resting near the window overlooking the street. Fortunately, she only seems to need our garden and our neighbor's, and spends plenty of time in the house. Right now, she's purring on my laps. It's Be Bop time !
I'll be back to check on your Superzoo reviews !!


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I bought a bunch of info from them (to have my mech buddy study )
Great info and not too pricey but the whole sealed media thing is kind of a pita. I know why they have to do that but it's still inconvenient
I bought a bunch of info from them (to have my mech buddy study )
Great info and not too pricey but the whole sealed media thing is kind of a pita. I know why they have to do that but it's still inconvenient
Quote, originally posted by coolvdub » RR,
I got the information from this websitehttps://erwin.volkswagen.de/index.jsp
OMG I've hit the motherlode! This is a revelation! I registered and ordered a couple of docs - this is fabulous, thanks a BUNCH! [IMG]http://*****************.com/smile/emthup.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://*****************.com/smile/emthup.gif[/IMG]
You guys just removed a lot of from my life...
Modified by RR at 12:53 PM 2-4-2005
How were you able to buy individual solenoids? Volkswagen tells me they can't sell individual solenoids.
They are available separately, it's just most parts people either don't know or won't tell you. I have got all mine HERE, they are by far the most knowledgeable and cooperative parts people I have dealt with to date. I was also able to buy just the inner CV joint from them instead of the $600 axle assembly every body wanted to sell me.
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Awesome Thanks
gotta question for ya...
my car won't shift from 2nd to 3rd gear...
vag-com 00264 - "solenoid valve 4 (n91) 36-00 Open circuit"
what's wrong / what else do i need to do to diagnose it?
my vw dealer says i need a whole new tranny without even looking at the car "we don't work on transmissions here, we just replace them..."
Are you sure about the VAG-COM Code? N91 controls the lockup function of the torque converter. I see now you have a 01M transmission, yours is a 4 speed auto correct? If so I don't have the technical info from Erwin on hand but will look up the info in my Bentley manual later on today. I believe the 01M tranmission is notorious for having a bad wiring harness in the transmission which is easily replaced.
Modified by coolvdub at 12:04 PM 2-19-2005
CANCER SUCKS but KAISER SUCKS MORE/But so far I kicked it's ASS
Okay I checked the Bentley manual for you and the N91 Solenoid controls the lockup function on the 01M as well. So you have two entirely unrelated problems as near as I can tell. If you can find somebody local to you with a Bentley manual on CD and VAG-COM you can pinpoint the actual problem.
Modified by coolvdub at 2:38 PM 2-19-2005
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Quote, originally posted by coolvdub » N91 controls the lockup function of the torque converter.yours is a 4 speed auto correct? Modified by coolvdub at 12:04 PM 2-19-2005
Although I have the 5 sp tiptronic, curiosity compels me to ask if I have a problem or not.
Coasting down hill at low rpm's my torque converter locks-up for one second, then releases for five seconds repeatedly, but happens only at low RPM's, in the 4th gear selector setting. Other than that this transmission is a wonderful piece of machinery.
I have a feeling it may be locking and unlocking the TC to regulate your down hill speed, which if I remember correctly is a function of the programming VW has implemented in the TCU. Double check your owners manual in the section that covers the Tiptronic Auto trans, I think that's where I read it. I don't think you have any worries.
CANCER SUCKS but KAISER SUCKS MORE/But so far I kicked it's ASS
Hi i like your post about Solenoid Change but you did not write about your problem, what ware you are expiriancing with your transmision except error codes, example my VW Passat is automaticly changing from gear 5 to gear 4 and wont gearup again until i turnoff and on my car, i'm also having code 01192, please answer to my email firstname.lastname@example.com, thanks, Doda. PS. also can you tell me prices of those solenoids, thanks again.
Solenoid Change 09A Tiptronic
Great article! I have 97 Jetta with "slow to engage Drive". If you let the car warm-up for 5-10 min. it will engage into drive with no problem. No delay problem at all going from P to reverse. Dealer want $1400 to replace the torque converter. Bad torque converter would not enable the car to go into reverse either. Problem is not T-converter. I think it is a stickey solenoid. Based on this thread, is one of the accessable solenoids the cause of the slow to engage? Which solenoid controls initial Drive mode? No tranny fault codes displayed. Fluid level is correct. Tranny shifts just fine once Drive finally drops in..
I've been reading this thread, and I think you will probably be the person that I should talk to; although anyone with info will be a saviour as far as I'm concerned. I have an 02 Passat, with the Tiptronic. As perplexing as this has been for me, I still have no solution in sight.
Regular automatic mode:
1. As the trans shifts from second to third while putting around, it almost feels as if the trans is shifting into third, and then directly into fourth. I know this is not happening, because I count the gears that follow, and sure enough, there are in fact 2 more after the above scenario.
2. While using the "passing gear" from fourth, say in a traffic situation, the trans shifts from fourth to third, and just about every time it does this while on the gas, it feels as it slips and then catches. All the while, it does feel like it's pulling, but doesn't feel just right. It feels like when I let off the gas, it almost improves the "drive" of the transmission, and makes it easier for the trans to engage in the gear.
(Leads me to believe the clutch packs are slipping)
Tiptronic mode:
1. Drive the car sporty, in tiptronic mode, first to second, when second shifts, it's just like the "automatic mode" scenario, only in second. Feels like the trans shifts, but then shifts into third imediately. We know this isn't the case, because it is in a manual shifting mode. I'm scratching my head. It won't do it in any other gear while in tiptronic mode, and if I downshift while in this mode, all is good.
(Can you understand my dilema?)
Don I would love for you to help me understand this problem before my warranty runs out, and point me in the right direction. For that matter, anyone with some helpfull guidance would be a saint.
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In terms of the fluid comparing how many miles was put on the tranny to make it that blackish brown color?
I am very much interested in getting a replacement wiring harness for my '02 Jetta TDI (01M trans), if this is indeed my problem. The TCC disables after the car has been driven awhile. It had a an OBD-II P0740 DTC stored (TCC solenoid open circuit). I verified the circuit was open, but was able to regain continuity by moving the pigtail coming out of the trans around a bit. I'm hoping this is the problem, but I'm concerned that the solenoid may be going open when it heats up.
I'm no expert on the 01M, but that being said. I remember ready about the ribbon cable in the 01M failing fairly regularly.
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Check this site: http://www.HetzelAuto.com
Best prices.
I am getting the shift solenoids from them - 15$ each. They also have the wiring loom (internal harness) for 89$. [IMG]http://*****************.com/smile/emthup.gif[/IMG]
Had some issues with my 01M, slipping in the 4'th, changed the oil, still, removed the valve body, cleaned it, found a clogged shift solenoid, swapped them, problem moved, decided to replace all of them, did not do it yet, because now the tranny performs very well.
Still waiting to get all the parts.
Modified by Drago's at 6:24 PM 5-22-2008
Modified by Drago's at 6:25 PM 5-22-2008
you seem to be the man on vw - i am having a transmisson problem on 2-3-4 shofting - Aamco has it disasembled. 1500 cdn has it disasempbled and put together with new softseals. by reading the stuff on the site i think i nees a new solenoid..... is there a way to test each solenoid???????????? cause they say no . also i believe this all started cause my engine temp sensor needs changing for the second time and maybe my transmission temp sensor...... pricing..from dealer
each solenoid avge= 180 cdn
all 6 solenoid + valve body = 1671.42
i love the car its moded with body kit and H&R lowered....... what should i change keeping in mine i will use it for 4 more yrs
2002 blu jetta 1.8t 130k
please help
should i spend it out for future problems or source the exact problem - is it cause i was slack on the engine light and lost the temp sensor........... light was on for misfire 3-4 months......... now says misfire and temp sensor - nothing on transmission error..... adaptation i think is after fix from most peoples responses on this web site............ please help .......... need to know now cause i have 2 days to deside.............
please help don\
is there a way to test each solenoid?
please help
can a valve body break easy or is it usually a solenoid due to heat damage?
There is a way to test them. Let me try to find the info.
You can buy a tranny from a guy I know in Toronto, he has a sec hand VW only business. Today I saw two 1.8T trannies for sale in his shop.
Modified by Drago's at 7:12 PM 7-14-2008
Modified by Drago's at 7:22 PM 7-14-2008
Quote, originally posted by themacman » is there a way to test each solenoid?
please help
can a valve body break easy or is it usually a solenoid due to heat damage?
Yes you change the solenoids individually and test each one individually. I think I paid about $100 each U. S. when I replaced mine. If it were me I would have the tranny fixed. As stated earlier, a good use tranny is a very good option. That is what I have in my car now, been in for 86k miles with no problems and I only paid $1100 U. S. for it. Here is a link for the testing values of the solenoids.http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3469274 I hope this helps you out, sorry I didn't see it until now. Good luck and keep us posted. Oh yeah here is where I got my solenoids. Just call them up and tell them what you are looking for.
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DD3 is BF only and hasn't pooped in almost 6 days. My other 2 breastfed babies pooped multiple times each day and despite having read that this could be normal (and the pedi stating it is normal for some 20% of babies), I'd love to hear confirmation that this is ok! Her belly is soft and she's not fussy. Also passes gas with no problem. Others of you experienced this? How long can they go and what do you do if they don't poop in say a week or ten days? TIA!
I have heard of babies going as long as 18 days and then having nightmarishly large poopy diapers for a few hours. Sounds scary to me...
A few days, and even longer is fine.
How old is your baby?
After about 6 weeks of age it is completely normal for exclusively breastfed babies to poop infrequently. They may go 7-14 days between poops! But they have lots of heavy wet diapers (at least 6 in 24 hours) and are gaining weight well. And when they do poop it is soft and mushy.
If baby is under 6 weeks of age, fewer than 2-3 poops a day may be a sign of breastfeeding issues and is worth looking into.
But after about two months, I would just be thankful I wasn't having to change so many diapers, and making sure I kept a change of clothes on hand wherever I went, because when it comes, it's likely to come in a BIG WAY.
In any case, I would be looking for other reassuring signs-- lots of wet diapers, normal patterns of weight gain-- and if those are present, I wouldn't think twice about it. If baby is not wetting and gaining, I would be looking at ways to increase the amount of milk baby is getting.
I always envied the mamas of infrequent poopers. All of mine pooped multiple times a day all the way up until they weaned, and I got tired of the diapers after awhile.
Yep - my now 2 1/2 year old NEVER pooped (exclusively breastfed) and was completely fine. I didn't know how good I had it with the infrequent pooping until my darling newest addition showed up!!
OMG - poopy diaper to the extreme!!
But yes - if you can rule out the possibility that he/she is not getting enough milk - I wouldn't concern myself.........just enjoy!!
(just FYI - I do remember that when my non-pooper was a few months old - sometimes she would become fussy and then take a few massive poops later that day - but they were mushy - I just figure it was uncomfortable for her. It didn't happen very often though - usually she passed her BM just fine)
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Thanks, this is really good info. Annie, did your daughter who didn't poop have excessive wet pp diapers? Or just normal?
DD was five weeks on Wednesday; the lack of pooping started one week ago when she was four weeks, 1 day. I have excessive milk and, as all 3 of mine were preemies, have also usually pumped to get my supply going initially. I have stopped pumping with this 3rd baby (b/c of having milk and b/c it makes me engorged over and over) but still feel confident I have milk. I can hear her swallowing and milk still drips after she stops eating. HOWEVER, I have always had to wake her to feed and she couldn't eat more than every 3 hours early b/c of spitting it back up (likely due to preemie status and immature GI tract). I also have focused on her feeding more on one breast to encourage more hindmilk intake as my other 2 often had green stools due to less hindmilk. I have taken her weekly (except this week) to get weighed and she has consistently gained more than an ounce a day since birth. Her diapers are typically completely, completely saturated with clear urine.
But today, I have noticed a decrease in urine output. Her last 2 diapers also have "smears" of poop. She shows no distress or straining. She has awoken to eat on her own (for about the last week, with some daily exceptions) every two hours OR LESS and fed almost every 1 1/2 hours for a four hour period last night. Again, I feel I have milk, getting four-six or more ounces AFTER a feed when I pumped. I can easily extract milk after she pulls off the breast. She does feed quickly and fall asleep quickly, which was not an issue with my other two. I have learned when I force her to wake up and eat more (same side or other), she tends to simply spit it up or retch. Of course I still try, changing her diaper and rousing her then offering the breast again.
I am concerned today more than other days. I don't know if this is relevant or not, but my husband started a job out of town this week and I have had my 3 small kids on my own. Since the baby sleeps very inconsistently (at night; great all day), I have been sleep-deprived and a bit sad at my husband's absence. Knowing that stress could play in here. Maybe I should start pumping again.
Wondering should I take her to MD tomorrow or simply try to elicit a stool as the nurse recommended (e.g. rectal thermometer to stimulate, glycerin suppository)? Thanks again...
i had to use this method on my second daughter who's system was a bit slow when we got home from the birth. I seem to recall her not pooping for days. her poop was copious and soft when it came out. My sense with her was that the muscles or nerves were not quite developped.
Even if you do try this trick, i would see the dr if it keeps up. It seems like something might be up.
Having the poop inside her rather than out is not going to hurt her - so there is no need to try to force her to poop with rectal stimulation IMO. That won't 'fix' the issue (if there is one) that is keeping her from pooping.
The not pooping may be a sign that she isn't getting enough milk, or not enough hindmilk. Or this may be her normal pattern!
How early was your baby?
Third babies are hard - especially on your own . Do you have a local LLL? Maybe a leader would come and visit and weigh baby. Could you call someone to come over and watch the older two while you guys hang out and nurse?
Hang in there, Mama!
My fourth baby threw me for a loop at 3 wks when she stopped pooping. All my other kids didn't start that until they were at least 6 wks old. I of course got worried, called my midwife, called LLL, and ended up stimulating her just a bit and she went everywhere (I barely inserted the thermometer at all and she started pooping). As soon as that came out she went right back to not pooping for 10 days or so. After the first time I did not try to stimulate her, and she ended up pooping on the 11th day or so. It was just her pattern. Every baby is different.
You say she nurses quick and falls asleep quickly. Sounds like she's just an efficient nurser or that her tummy is just so tiny she can't hold much at a time yet. If she's spitting up after you try to rouse her and nurse her more, she's just full already.
Until today her diapers are good and wet, you said. Could it be that today or last night she slept more than usual and because you are so tired you didn't think of it? I'd give it another day and if it makes you feel better, then stimulate her slightly and see what you get. It's not sending off warning signals for me at all, though. Esp. w/how wet her dipes are normally.
Really, unless there's a reason you NEED to pump, I'd simply nurse her rather than worrying about pumping. Sounds like there are plenty of signals that you are making plenty of milk.
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My first pooped several times a day. My second once a day. My third? Once every 1.5-2 weeks. But it was always soft and okay (and voluminous!) when it came out. A friend of mine (LLL leader) likes to say that baby is just using every last drop of nutrients and has minimal waste. He's still, at 14 months, not a frequent pooper. I don't mind. He's healthy and thriving. I'd say take the whole picture into account, and if nothing else presents as an issue, you're fine. Enjoy the minimal poops!
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This is my DD too, was going to ask the same question. My DD, 4.5 weeks, hasn't pooped in a week and is in discomfort. Talked to LLL and Dr on call and will try block feeding, massage and a bath with me. Dr was male and I could tell he was looking stuff up....wish I could have talked to her doc who is an LM, ND and a bf mama. Cut out dairy 2 weeks ago, seemed better, added back in 4 days ago and became an issue again. Think I need to give dairy time to move out, cut out again 2 days ago. She doesn't drain my breast very often, loves paci and often gets mad when I offer breast after done nursing and there is milk. Just wants to suck. So she's not lingering on the breast enough to get more fatty milk.Block feeding should help? She'll be in for a WBV on Tues anyway so that is good.
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This is my DD too, was going to ask the same question. My DD, 4.5 weeks, hasn't pooped in a week and is in discomfort. Talked to LLL and Dr on call and will try block feeding, massage and a bath with me. Dr was male and I could tell he was looking stuff up....wish I could have talked to her doc who is an LM, ND and a bf mama. Cut out dairy 2 weeks ago, seemed better, added back in 4 days ago and became an issue again. Think I need to give dairy time to move out, cut out again 2 days ago. She doesn't drain my breast very often, loves paci and often gets mad when I offer breast after done nursing and there is milk. Just wants to suck. So she's not lingering on the breast enough to get more fatty milk.Block feeding should help? She'll be in for a WBV on Tues anyway so that is good.
Check out the link I posted earlier (also copied below) for the LLL info sheet on poops in young babies. They list several tips to try to help baby get more fatty milk.
If baby is under 6 weeks of age, fewer than 2-3 poops a day may be a sign of breastfeeding issues and is worth looking into.
If your child is content then don't worry. Babies can go a long time without pooping.
She pooped! She pooped!! That's my mother's day gift!! Great to get so excited about poop, huh? She pooped on her own last night and it was soft, typical. Not excessive, though. She immediately began having lots of urine output again after the poop. I am so relieved and did not start pumping again (thank goodness!). Maybe (as some PP have suggested) this little 35 weeker just has an immature system. My 33- and 36-weekers were the same way, but with different issues. My husband came home tonight after his first week away and said she had changed and grown so much. That's encouraging although I might just pack everyone up and head to the breastfeeding support group meeting again this week where I can have her weighed... I am so grateful for the excellent links, suggestions, and support. It truly made me feel better and gave me some direction. Now we'll just see how long it takes next time as I remind myself each child is different! I do have a good pediatrician who, with my first, would say "Don't over-analyze the poop!" Good advice, I guess! Thanks so very much to each one you! Now if I could just figure out how to get her to sleep...Hee hee!!
yay for poop! And pee too
the breastfeeding support group sounds like a good idea. Some times those early birds (35-38 weekers) can lose their way a little with breastfeeding, so it's important to keep an eye on things like you are. it's awesome that you are so in tune with her and follow your mama bear intuition!
happy mother's day!
and if you find the magic sleep ingredient please pm me!
I did, and I appreciated the info. It compelled me to make those couple calls (to LLL and on-call Dr) just to run it by someone. I took a bath with her, which she seemed to enjoy (then screamed bloody murder after as is her style when getting changed, etc) and am block feeding. I'm also using the colic massage that was posted in another thread. I hope it helps her!
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Round Review for Round 19, 2011
What a whirlwind 48 hours it has been for all involved at the Melbourne Football Club. After the players served up an abominable performance against a raging Cats outfit down at Skilled Stadium, the entire football world felt pity toward the Demons. I think even Port Adelaide would say they were uncompetitive.
The issues with the players and coach at Demonland – other than the 186-point destruction of the football club – are almost too numerous to discuss. The players need help, the coaching committee needs an overhaul and I won't even get started on the politics of the board members. So let's look at the players and coach.
The players
If you're a repeat reader of my columns, then you'll know that I've had issues with the Demons nearly all year. I've both built up and cut down Brad Green and Colin Sylvia, while also being a harsh critic of Jack Watts. Well simply put, I'm sick and tired of flip-flopping my thoughts on these players as they go about their roller coaster season, so this will be the final thing I have to say on this trio.
Let's start with Green. Appointed captain after the classless dismissal of former skipper James McDonald, Brad Green has proven that, even though he is a good footballer, he's an atrocious leader of men. During Saturday's onslaught when the Demons were desperate for a leader to step up, Green faded into obscurity and feebly went down with the ship.
Where was his heart and leadership when the Melbourne Football Club needed it the most? In his football club's biggest hour of need, Brad Green dropped the ball. That should say something to the Melbourne hierarchy about who they need to lead this club back to respectability. Unfortunately for Melbourne, there is a severe lack of leaders at the club, with a future leader in Scully all but on a plane to Greater Western Sydney.
Next man up is Colin Sylvia, the prodigiously talented midfielder that, at 25 years old, has the footballing maturity and leadership of an under-11s player. Do you remember the strongest, fastest kid in under-11s? He'd handball into the ground and run the length of the park playing 1-on-18 because he was simply better than the rest? That's who Colin Sylvia the footballer is.
I don't know Colin Sylvia the man. He's probably an absolute gentleman. But Colin Sylvia the footballer is a self-involved front runner that when the going gets tough, he most certainly gets going. In the opposite direction. With the right discipline from the right coach, Sylvia could have, at one point in his career, been a top 10 footballer in the AFL. Maybe even top 5. Unfortunately for Melbourne, that ship has sailed. At 25 years old and no accountability in his game, Sylvia will never ever, ever play in an AFL premiership side. Ever. Especially not at Melbourne.
Now, where were we? I think we were up to Jack Watts. The number one draft pick that was meant to come in and save a once-proud club that hadn't tasted premiership success in the better part of a half-century. The "Great White Hope", I believe he was being called at one point. How wrong that seems now.
In Saturday's "match", Jack Watts was absolutely torn apart by the genius that is Steve Johnson. He isn't the first one, nor will he be the last. What I want to know is why in the name of centre-half forwards was Jack Watts playing that deep in defence? He is not a swing-player in the Michael Hurley mould that can play forward and back, nor is he the second-coming of Sydney's kryptonite Adam Hunter. He is a centre-half forward who, by the look of it on Saturday, playing defense is as foreign to him as a razor blade to Travis Johnstone. Yet all season, Dean Bailey and his coaching committee have thought it wise to play Watts in any position they see fit rather than let him live and die on the lead. It is very poor management of a player that at one point looked very promising.
Now, it is hard to think that that promise will come to fruition. I understand that big forwards take a few years to develop. Well, Jack has had a few years now. Where's the development? In the 2008 Draft, the one in which Watts was the belle of the ball, there are at least twelve players that I would have over Watts, based on production, football IQ and ability.
At the moment, Watts is a product of poor coaching and bad player development. For his sake, I hope Melbourne's next coach coaches Jack Watts as the player he could be; a strong marking, athletic centre half forward.
Now I know I've singled out three players here but realistically, all are to blame. On Saturday afternoon, the Cats wrapped rings around the Demons. It looked like a training drill, where the Cats were the Cats and the Demons witches hats. They wouldn't chase the ballcarrier or the ball. They were out-possessed by an unprecedented 228 disposals. Unbelievably, there were out-tackled as well, even though the Cats had the ball a staggering 510 times. Of the Demons' 282 possessions, they were tackled 91 times, a rate of one tackle every three possessions.
Along with Watts, Sylvia and Green, Brent Moloney, Jared Rivers, Liam Jurrah, Jordan Gysberts, Jack Trengove, the Demons had no winners on Saturday. Just sheep waiting for someone to lead them.
There is talent on this list. My word there is. But where is the leadership? Where is the heart and desire to build a team that can contend for a flag? Where is the dedication that lifts a team from good to great? From a team to a dynasty? On Saturday afternoon, we witnessed a team that had it and a team that is a long, long way from it.
The coach
As you know by now, Dean Bailey has been fired as the coach of the Demons. My only question is why wait this long to do it? Six rounds into season 2011, it was nearly painfully obvious that Dean wasn't the man for this job. In a year where all the development and tanking was meant to pay dividends, the Demons only looked the better side against one other; the infantile Gold Coast Suns. Oh, they beat the Lions, eventually, but were brutalised by the West Coast Eagles and were lucky that Buddy Franklin couldn't find the goals as they went down by 45-points to Hawthorn.
After that lackluster start, it should have been painfully obvious to the MFC board members that Bailey had run his race. That these players wouldn't play for him. Not because they didn't like or trust him, but because of bad management.
That bad management is today's confession from Bailey that he did coach for draft picks. He coached to lose. It's happened before hasn't it, Carlton, but that doesn't make it any more right. It is oh so wrong in sports and Melbourne should be heavily fined for such an offence (if losing Tom Scully isn't a harsh enough penalty). But let's discuss that at a later date. Right now, the discussion is about Bailey.
As I've voiced my issues with the mismanagement of Jack Watts, I don't believe Dean Bailey was a good coach. He was a very poor tactician and didn't seem to have any proactive solutions or strategies that he employed. But regardless of that, the Melbourne Football Club board of directors effectively crucified Bailey when they ordered him to tank for draft picks.
The issues with Sylvia, Moloney and Watts can all be attributed to the fact that Dean Bailey was informed to lose games. This meant that, early in his tenure, the front-running of a large proportion of Melbourne's players and unaccountability was acceptable. A very hard habit to break players out of once he had to coach to win games.
After effectively coaching two seasons to deliberately lose, how was Bailey then meant to become an authoritative figure that wouldn't allow selfishness and ill-discipline in his charges? After accepting mediocrity and selfishness from players in order to obtain high draft picks, how then does a coach make his players accountable? The tanking for his first two seasons sets an extremely poor precedent of what is expected of players at the club. A precedent that proved to hard to overcome.
So now the question that remains; who takes over from Dean? The list at Melbourne is promising if it is moulded together by the right coach. Jack Watts may be able to be saved. It will take work, but he's a big lad that can take an excellent mark. Jordan Gysberts, James Frawley, Jack Trengove and Luke Tapscott are promising players, while down at Casey youngster Lucas Cook looks a top prospect once he adds 10kg to his skinny frame.
There are a many senior players at the club that won't be around when Melbourne push for a premiership, with Green, Moloney and Sylvia, I believe, not key ingredients to a premiership-winning team. But for the next two-three seasons, they are important pieces in getting the Demons back to Finals football. Will it be Paul Roos (he said no), Garry Lyon (ditto) or Mick Malthouse running the show? Only time will tell, I guess. But as James Hird taught us last year; no doesn't always mean no.
Five things I liked from Round 19
Drew Petrie: Underrated forward in the AFL is big Drew. Clunked some good marks up forward for the Roos and always provides a contest. I believe he will have a big future as a coach once his AFL career is over.
Barry Hall: Not many people like Barry, but I love the man. Has kicked ten goals in two weeks since announcing his retirement effective after this season, and has nailed 24 goals in his past six games. Unlike some forwards that play on for too long, Barry seems to want to go out on a high while still playing good, competitive football. Well done, big fella.
Hawthorn: Look out for this mob. They know how to get the job done. They've got class in Buddy Franklin, Luke Hodge and Cyril Rioli, while Michael Osborne, Sam Mitchell, Josh Gibson, Paul Puopolo and Grant Birchall provide the grunt. A real dark horse come finals.
Dane Swan: Can someone check to see if this bloke doesn't just run around the MCG with his own football? Every time you look, this man has the ball. Not every possession is dynamite, as noted by him leading the AFL in skill errors, but that's more a testament to where he's winning the football; under 15 bodies who are fighting hair and skin to get the pill.
The fight for 3rd-5th: Hawthorn, Carlton and the West Coast Eagles are all still in contention to finish third on the AFL ladder. As it stands, Hawthorn leads Carlton by half a game, who lead West Coast by half a game. Hawthorn and West Coast have the most favourable runs home, as I predict West Coast should finish the season with a 5-0 record from the last 5 rounds. Unfortunately for Blues fans, their boys run into Fremantle at Paterson's Stadium and play Hawthorn in Round 22. The winner of that game will finish third, while Carlton must then rely on the Eagles dropping at least one game in order to finish in the top four. Should be an exciting finish.
5 things I didn't like from Round 19
Razor Ray: Someone needs to tell this bloke to pull his head in. He touts that whistle like it's a crown and has too much influence on the outcome of too many games. The only call more farcical that the Selwood holding the ball call was the arm-pull that gave West Coast's Jack Darling a certain goal from a free kick. Not the first time that Razor's blown the whistle for ridiculous calls. To be brutally honest, I think he may have replaced Scott McLaren atop my Umpires-who-have-a-heightened-sense-of-authority table.
Fremantle's performance: The Dockers have a good young list with arguably one of the best midfields in the competition. How then do they kick two goals in three quarters of football? Yeah, yeah, the weather. Think you're clever? The Hawks kicked 11 goals in three quarters and outshot the Dockers 30-14. Need to get better.
Brent Prismall's injury: Very sad to see Brent Prismall go down with what was his second serious knee injury in his career. With news that he needs a full knee reconstruction, it's a bad blow for a young bloke who has shown a lot of potential. Good luck with your operation and recovery, Brent.
Sub rule: I've never been the biggest fan of the sub rule and Essendon's injuries on Sunday is a big reason why. Bombers were dropping like flies and, as they faded badly in the second half, having limited rotations made a tough situation impossible. Maybe the AFL could look at emergency subs? Better yet, install the old four player interchange system!
Zac Dawson: You've never seen me sing Zac Dawson's praise in this space and, mark my words – you never will. He is arguably the worst player in the AFL and shouldn't even be on St. Kilda's list in 2012. His late hit on the Suns' Josh Fraser was an extremely weak act.
Well, that's it from me for another week. Disagree with what I've said? Let me know in the comments section below. I always love a good football debate! Go Swans.


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Technical Abstract: Atmospheric CO2 concentration and temperature are likely to increase in the future. Rhizoma peanut (Arachis glabrata Benth.), a C3 species, and bahiagrass (paspalum notatum Flugge), a C4 species, were grown in field soil in temperature-gradient greenhouses (TGGs) to evaluate the effects of CO2 and temperature on tissue composition and digestibility. Carbon dioxide levels were maintained at 365 (ambient) and 640 ppm. The TGGs were regulated to obtain air temperature sectors of 0.0, 1.5, 3.0, and 4.5 degrees Celsius above ambient. Elevated CO2 increased total non- structural carbohydrate (TNC) in rhizoma peanut leaves by 50 percent. Rhizoma peanut leaf N was 6 percent lower at elevated than ambient CO2. No effects of CO2 concentration and temperature were found on neutral detergent fiber (NDF) in rhizoma peanut leaves. Elevated CO2 increased NDF in bahiagrass leaves. Rhizoma peanut in vitro organic matter digestion (IVOMD) was higher at ambient (623 g kg-1) than at elevated CO2 (609 g kg-1) at the end of the season. However, no effects on the IVOMD were found during the season for rhizoma peanut or bahiagrass. In summary, elevated CO2 concentration had a greater negative effect on tissue composition of rhizoma peanut than of bahiagrass.


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Water pipe coming from street smells bad
Please help! I've been in my house about a year and I'm smelling a really bad odor from the pipes that lead into the house (in the basement) from the street (the water meter is attached to it). It smells so bad that I sometimes don't invite people over. It seems to get worse when it rains a lot or if we get a lot of snow and it starts melting. Any ideas? Please help!
sometimes water lines and sewerlines are run in same ditch with what you're saying the smell is from the outside of the Pipe? If so my be a leak in septic line traveling back along waterline. Sometimes if ditch is not tamped properly earth settling can cause a fracture in pipe. Is the hole around the waterline coming thru the wall sealed? does it get damp/wet around the waterline inside?
if this is not from the water itself (not totally understanding the situation), it could quite likely be from a broken sewer pipe. When the ground is not saturated with water, the leakage most likely simply leeches into the ground or evaporates.
when the ground becomes saturated due to the rain or melting snow, it could cause the leakage to not drain away and if the break is close to the house, it could pool near the house.
while sealing where the pipes enter/exit the house would probably remedy the immediate problem, it will not fix the underlying cause. Sounds like somebody will need to have the sewer cam guys take a look or invest in a shovel (my method).
If this has been ongoing, the grass color could indicate where the leak is (if there is grass) as the grass immediately over a leak would most likely be greener than the rest of the lawn.
on the possibility that there could actually be something contaminating your water, the first thing I would do is run a glass of water from the cold water faucet away from this area (in the kitchen or what ever) and smell it. Then allow it to warm and smell it. If there is no similar odor, I would guess it is not contaminated but it still might be a good idea to get it checked by the health department or some other testing lab (depends what your area has available and services provided).
if the water has the same odor, I would immediately stop using the water for drinking and cooking and if you can, any use and get it tested ASAP. Some water does have bad odors and the cause is innocuous but it is better safe than sorry.
Thank you for the very informative and quick replies. The water line coming into the house is sealed and appears dry. The drinking water doesn't smell, even after I let it warm up. I definitely need to determine the cause and it might very well be a broken pipe somewhere. Is this a task for a plumber, the water company or the township? I'm not sure what my next steps are ... Thanks! Pumpkin.
as such, depending on how handy you are with a shovel or have a friend with a sewer cam (which, btw, does not always show everything and may actually be useless in your situation) I would call a plumbing company that does sewer work.
before you get that far, one question and this is because there was recently a thread involving a guy with what he though was a natural gas leak in his house and it made me think of another possibility:
do you have either natural or LP gas to your house? Is it anywhere near where the smell emanates? Do you know what LP or natural gas smells like?
I would think a leaking gas line could also leak back into the house as well, maybe even easier than sewer smells and the same thing would apply to the wet ground.
If you believe it might be gas (natural or LP) do not turn on any switches, breakers, anything electrical which really causes concern when we think about a furnace running.
anyway, not trying to scare you, just thinking of possibilities.
if you believe it might be LP or natural gas, in my area I would contact the fire department as ours has a gas detector and would check if it was,
Thanks for all the ideas - it's greatly appreciated since I know nothing about this stuff (most women don't). I will start calling places tomorrow. I'll post as soon as I know what is causing this. I do have natural gas coming in but I don't think it's near the water line entry but I'm not ruling that out.
Thanks again...
Also check for cracks in the foundation wall near where the water line enters and near where the sewer line exits. Fill these cracks. You might want to also paint the wall to improve the seal where you are suspicious that a new much finer crack developed along the filling material you used.
pumpkin is there a floor drain near where you notice the odour?Could be that that trap has dried out.Would just need some water poured into it.
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12 RV Parks near Mcgregor, Iowa
Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin 2.85 miles NE
Bagley, Wisconsin 9.21 miles SE
Eastman, Wisconsin 14.5 miles NE
32264 Pikes Peak Road Mcgregor, Iowa 52157 (map) | (563) 873-2341
Sites: 77 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 22 Reviews
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Jun 2017 - $16.00
Great secluded location with great hiking trails and spectacular views. Excellent value. The campground host could not have been friendlier or more helpful. - Papalock
Oct 2016 - $11.00
We arrived without reservations on a Sunday afternoon and stayed for 3 nights. We were very happy with the accommodations. A water connection would have been nice but that's why we carry a 45 gallon water tank with us. My only issue was that the electrical boxes were located on the wrong side for normal back in camping in the spot where we were. We had to use our 30 amp extension cord to reach the box. Great setting, camp host was on us like a used car salesman when we first arrived and helped us find a spot and offered to help us get into our spot. Surpisingly busy campground for the time of year but it was peak fall foliage time. We will be back. - Candbs
Jul 2016 - $16.00
We arrived at this campground without a reservation on the July 4 holiday weekend. The campground was full, but the camp hosts fit us in to a smaller electricity only site. It was perfect for us, we just needed to stop the night after visiting the Effigy Mounds National Monument (Happy 100th Birthday NPS!) a few miles away. Once in, we discovered what a fabulous gem this campground is. It sits on the top of a very, very tall bluff overlooking where the Wisconsin River meets the Mississippi River. The view is extraordinary. They have built a series of concrete viewing platforms overlooking the rivers. Definitely, a great place to stop. I recommend you make a reservation though - we got lucky. - ShoreXplorers
13299 Spook Cave Rd Mcgregor, Iowa 52157 (map) | (563) 873-2144
Sites: 60 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 7 Reviews
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Jun 2016 - $36.00
This place is beautiful and GREAT with kids. We had unlimited stuff to do, and actually ran out of time before we even got a chance to go on the boat ride through the cave. We will be coming back here for sure, and bringing more family with us! The best places to stay are right as you come in to the park along the bluff/creek. if you have kids, stay close to the playground too. Unless you are staying along the bluff as you drive in the spots are fairly small for larger RVs. You're better off with a smaller travel trailer, RV or tent camping. The roads leading to the park are very hilly, so make sure you're not too loaded down or have enough HP to pull up large hills. We got NO service for cell phones and no service for antennae TV. The biggest downside to this park is the train track running right through it. During our Saturday night stay the train came through at 1:00 a.m. and again at 4:00 a.m., waking up our dog and young daughter. - Travelaire
Jun 2014 - $38.00
Family friendly. Sites are fairly large and very easy to back into. We were disappointed in the store. Closed at 5 pm and the kids usually go to the store after supper to get ice cream or candy. The staff working during the day, wasn't super friendly. The cave tour is ok to do once. The fire wood they sold at the store was too wet to burn, we had to go to town to purchase burnable wood. We tried to purchase nite crawlers to fish and all the containers were moldy. The kids tried to use the showers, the last night we were there, but we couldn't find them. - Hilgirl
Oct 2013 - $22.00
We have stayed at this RV park every summer for the past 13 years. It is kept very clean. The only negative to this park is that a train comes right through the park. It comes all different hours of the night and day. My husband likes to watch trains so this doesn't bother us at all. It does not go fast so that isn't a problem. We have a satellite dish in our motor home so we are able to get Direct TV with no problem. We don't try to get local TV channels. There is no WIFI here, but I can get a signal with my cell phone so I get the internet with it. We never use the shower house so I don't know what that is like. There is a store in the office that has a few food items, but not much. There is a brook that runs behind the spaces where we park. If you want to fish there is a pond at the far end of the park. This is a very nice place to stay. We always stay for a week or more. - oldporkbutt
State Park Ln Bagley, Wisconsin 53801 (map) | (608) 996-2261
Sites: 100 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 13 Reviews
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Sep 2015 - $42.00
We stayed at the lower "Homestead" campground. Only 9 of the 150 sites have electric and none of these are reservable.You must fill tank with water at dump station as the spigots in the campground have no threads.Sites are very wooded with gravel pads. Price includes the daily $9.00 park access fee. WI residents and WI seniors get a discount.Park was quite full but still very quiet.Price seems too high for non-residents. - bugsy
Jun 2014 - $12.00
Wyalusing is a beautiful, clean and well maintained Wisconsin State park. Site 55 on the Ridge was perfect for our Class B motorhome. Loved the clean bathrooms. Showers were free, hot, and very private, with individual entry. Hiking, biking, and just enjoying the beauty of this fabulous state campground. - Organic1
Aug 2013 - $17.00
There are two campgrounds, one on the bluff with the view, and more open, the other in the wooded area, and more secluded. Wonderful scenery and wildlife. The only downside, the showers in the Homestead (wooded) campground have been closed for three years and you must drive to the other campground to take a shower, but they are modern and very nice. Lots to see in the Prairie Du Chien area. Still our favorite state park. - Bill from Kenosha
32750 Co Rd K Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin 53821 (map) | (608) 326-2141
Sites: 350 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 6 Reviews
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Sep 2016 - $40.00
This is without a doubt the worst RV park we have ever stayed in. There was no wifi, no cell service (ATT) and no TV of any kind; trees block sats. Un-neutered dogs running loose, trash and dog poop all around. No grass at all in the transit area. Management was surly when you could find someone. This is a huge park with mostly seasonal residents. Lots of boats parked everywhere. Very loud trains running all day and night. Only plus is the restaurant on the premises. - Bojangles
Jun 2016 - $40.00
Park has many amenities and restaurants nearby. Sites aren't bad. The lack of management is terrible. After 10:00 nobody answers the phone and the permanent sites turn into a giant frat house party. There is nobody enforcing any rules here so if you want a relaxing quiet weekend you are in the wrong place. At 3:00 AM there was loud music, screaming and partying still going on, the only thing you can do is call police and they tell you its a private campground and they won't do anything about it. Management just blows it off. Not family friendly at all. Also there is 400+ sites, bad map and nobody to escort you to your site. The roads are narrow and we spent 45 minutes driving around to find our site. - Dick Trickle
Sep 2015 - $30.00
We were parked in the "Transit" area of the park. It was a back-in site, as most in this area. This RV park has a majority of permanent type RV/5th wheels/Park Models. This area is close to boating/fishing and other similar type activities. We are following the Mississippi River "Road". There was a train track next to the park and trains do run all day long. If you can put up with a little discomfort, this park would be fine for a couple of days. Lots of shade trees and no SAT available in the "Transit" area. - dhansen871
11354 Co Rd X Bagley, Wisconsin 53801 (map) | (608) 996-2201
Sites: 209 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 7 Reviews
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Sep 2014 - $51.00
Campground was empty during week but crowded during weekend. Lots of large groups that came to party. Our site was on a slight grassy hill. We had trouble getting in site and hooking up to leave because the tires could not get traction and we ended up spinning tires. Our site was pretty close to the next site and the campfire ring was too close to the camper to use. The train track was close to the campground, very busy and trains blew their horn 4 times each - day and night. We visited Stonefield, which is a great place to see. - User3701
Jul 2009 - $48.00
This was our first adventure at Jellystone's and we were quite happy with it. We were in the full hook up section (site 129), it had a concrete pad for a patio, but was a little cramped. Water pressure was a little low, and fire pits are small. It was clean and the staff was very friendly. There are extra charges for some of the activities, but we found them fun and good for the kids. I have already recommended this campground to other campers, we will try another Jellystone on the future. - Del600
Jun 2009 - $99.00
The park was great! They had a lot of activities for the kids and adults young at heart to do. We stayed with 2 other families in one of the big cabins. It was small but the cabin was we laid out that we were able to sleep 6 adults and 5 kids with no problems. We were able to use the free WiFi in the ranger station/store with no issues. - Austin P
28741 Frenchmans Landing Dr Eastman, Wisconsin 54626 (map) | (608) 874-4563
Sites: 47 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 3 Reviews
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Aug 2009 - $13.00
Our rate was Passport America price. We stayed 3 days and that was 2 days to long. All the good sites are taken by permanent residents. We made reservations 1 1/2 month ahead of time for a 50A site but once we arrived, we were given a 30A site and told they had no record our reservation. The Park Managment's response was "You Passport people want a 50A, Pull-through site for half the price." The 30A site we were on had the hook-ups on the wrong side. The entrance into park is very tricky with sharp curve at entrance. If you are coming from the North; you have to pass the campground and turn around and approach from the South because the entrance turn is so sharp. Like mentioned in other review, train tracks run within 150 feet from campground and it sounds like its coming through your camper. I would not stay here again even for 1 night. - K. Flooyd
Jul 2009 - $26.00
All the nice sites are taken by permanent campers. The overnight campers are in a circle of grass with no trees and no privacy. The mosquitoes and flies were horrible and the train was unbearable. Owners left you alone but were not very friendly upon check in. - grammaj
Jul 2009 - $26.00
Nice park but as previous reviewers noted all the riverfront sides are taken by seasonal campers from May-Sept. And the trains, oh my! Pretty empty on weekdays but only a handful of sites are available due to seasonal campers. - iowahank
132 Packer Dr Bagley, Wisconsin 53801 (map) | (608) 996-2275
Sites: 100 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 3 Reviews
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Sep 2014 - $23.00
We stayed for 3 weeks to explore the wealth of activities in the surrounding area. This campground is on a backwater area of the Mississippi so you naturally get quite a few bugs and two train tracks that follow the river. All facilities were clean and worked as expected. The owners are very helpful and friendly with most any problem or request. Some low branches hindered our class A but overall the grounds are big rig friendly. Many of the sites are not level, so ride through and park and choose your spot before checking in. Sites are large and shaded but we had no problem positioning for a good satellite signal. Weekends are busy with local campers. Numerous seasonal trailers and homes, which are not a problem for the campground. Though there are no full hookup sites, a pump truck is available for $10. The camp store has a good selection including firewood and propane. Not easy to find but a bargain for the price. About 10 from local shopping. We would definitely stay here again. - Beech35p
Jun 2010 - $26.00
Excellent! This has become our favorite place to stay, due to all it offers. Owners are very friendly and helpful. The restrooms are clean and pleasant. Our favorite part is that we can pull our pontoon boat up to our campsite and leave it in the water all weekend while we camp. They have a nice shop for supplies and fishing gear, including gas and oil for the boat or the car. Also, it is so quiet and relaxing, even on the busy weekends. The sites are large enough that you don't hear everything or everyone around you. - eastlick
Jun 2004 - $24.00
Great place to pull the boat up and camp and that go out fishing or pleasure boating for the day. 40 of the sites are located directly on the Mississippi river with relatively easy access to the main channel. Can get a small to medium sized boat in and out of this area. The camping is nice with mostly shaded sites. The one main downfall of the campground is the twin railroad tracks that run right next to the campground area, but if you want to be on the Mississippi than this just goes with the territory. The sites are very large and can easily accommodate 2 families on one site. Overall would recommend this campground. - eastlick
75 E Main St Waterville, Iowa 52170 (map) | (563) 535-7256
Sites: 10 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 2 Reviews
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Sep 2016 - $24.00
Only about 10 sites total. All but two back up to Paint Creek which is known for great trout fishing. Our site was next to a building so we only had a view out of one side of our trailer. Very quiet and quaint. Would stay there again. - sp123
Aug 2012 - $19.00
This campsite is simply wonderful. All of the sites have full hookups. And all of the sites back up to a trout stream full of trout !! This is a very quiet campsite that is perfect for a quiet getaway or fishing trip. The ground is very level and dry. The Yellow River State Forest is right down the road about 4 miles. The owners are very welcoming and helpful and they make you feel like you are right at home. - GrandmaLee
501 High St NE Elkader, Iowa 52043 (map) | (563) 245-3337
Sites: 81 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 11 Reviews
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Aug 2016 - $35.00
Large grassy site with trees that have grown enough to provide some shade. Long, wide level concrete pad with concrete patio, picnic table. Fire pit. Firewood is $10 for a large wheelbarrow and is dry, not smokey. WIFI was $3 weekend or $4 week, and is decent except for weekend nights. Ok over the air TV. Washer was $3.50, did not use. - 2hams
Aug 2015 - $32.00
Easy access to and in the park with our oversized 40'+ Big Rig RV. All sites back-in but easy to negotiate. Rate reflects a week's stay. Quiet at night. Utilities at back of site so extra water hose was needed. Great Verizon LTE service but minimal AT&T signal (voice and texting service was sporadic but no internet for at least an hour's drive in any direction from Elkader). Silverbear's comprehensive July 2015 review (and directions) were spot-on. We would return. - Snidely Whiplash
Jul 2015 - $35.00
Staff lost our reservation (confirmation didn't help) but in spite of holiday weekend they shuffled sites and accommodated us. Very nice CG. GPS sent us through town (intriguing) instead of the second exit which takes you directly to the CG entrance guarded by a WWII army tank. On I-13 from the south the South High Street exit, fr0m the north bypass the North High Street exit. Interior roads paved with sidewalks and lots of room at each site, paved, deep and wide. Firewood $10 wheelbarrow load, really loaded. This is a relatively new CG. Restroom buildings are also storm shelters. Laundry is expensive. Trees are young. If you cancel a reservation CG issues a credit, not a refund. There is a $3 charge for each device you connect on the CG system, per day. Our Verizon Jetpack worked just fine here. Overall, a pleasant CG and we would return if in the area. - SilverBear
Cassville, WI 53806, USA Cassville, Wisconsin 53806 (map) | 608-725-5374
Sites: 48 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 1 Reviews
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Jun 2015 - $20.00
This is a beautiful Wisconsin state park. But due to state budget cuts staying there can be a frustrating experience. The sites are fully wooded and quite private but have not had maintenance done to them in a long time and so it is almost impossible to level your RV. In addition, there is not a camp host on site or a ranger or any other staff to help you find out which sites are available. We had a reservation through Reserve America and our assigned site was very un-level. The park was almost deserted so we moved to the best site we could find but there was no staff there to tell us what was available, consequently, we got all set up and then had to move.
Gorgeous view of the Mississippi from the picnic area. - mountainfan


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Date Posted: June 20, 2014
MinneapolisMGEX, a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), reports a top 20 record in electronic trade volume from Thursday, June 19.
Total electronic volume came in at 13,380 contracts traded, 18th-best in daily electronic volume history.
Total volume finished the day at 15,435 contracts traded.
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An Agency's First Step To Getting "Connected"
Posted by Peter Kim on April 13, 2008
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Thanks to Mary Beth Kemp, my colleague and co-author of The Connected Agency report, for taking the lead on this new Forrester blog called Agency Futures. So I'm cross-posting this from our Marketing Team blog.
A lot needs to happen before agencies get Connected. The clear first step for most shops is building digital acumen. So I've published a new piece called "Agencies Must Build Digital Skills To Survive" - pretty much to the point, eh?
Here's a [long] excerpt:
Traditional advertising agencies -- marketing services providers that have built global brands through mass media -- need to prove their digital mettle now more than ever. Although late 90s startups like Scient, Viant, and ZEFER flamed out, firms like Critical Mass, Organic, and Avenue A|Razorfish have risen high above the dot-bomb wreckage and are well-positioned for success today.
Clients are shifting business to digital shops, and consumers have turned away from media channels that built the agency industry and toward emerging Internet media. Ad agencies must build new interactive competencies quickly in order to succeed. How? They must build digital skills with a three-tiered approach of establishing digital commitment at the executive level, retraining existing staffers, and building a pipeline of future talent.
So what's the secret to success? Hire a chief digital officer? Tell all your staffers to get on Facebook? Go 2.0 with your web site?
Maybe all that and more...
re: An Agency's First Step To Getting "Connected"
Comment from Barbara French on Tue, 04/15/2008 - 18:47
Are you planning to title this blog "Agency Futures"? I noticed it's not set as the blog title, although it is the title in the feeds and URL.Also, will it stay accessible to the public Or is it going to become another private Forrester peer-group blog?Thanks!
re: An Agency's First Step To Getting "Connected"
Comment from Peter Kim on Tue, 04/15/2008 - 20:51
Hello Barbara - looks like the changes have been made. I assume that it will stay public; what private peer-group blogs are you talking about?
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Comment from John Kottcamp on Wed, 04/16/2008 - 11:33
There are two sides to the Digital Agency. Not only do agencies need to develop interactive compentancies, but they also need to understand and embrace a full range of marketing techologies that both empower the engagement across multiple channels both online and offline as well as provide measurement that can be tied back to business metrics that demonstrate the value of engagement.
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In its 20th year as a software standards organization, the OGC community is looking forward to celebrating with, and thanking, all who have contributed to its success. The celebrations will include gala dinners at three of this year's OGC Technical Committee meetings, to be held the third week of March in Arlington, Virginia (USA), then in June in Geneva, Switzerland, and finally in December in Tokyo, Japan. Member representatives, board members and staff will highlight the consortium's history, accomplishments and exciting current and future activities.
Although the OGC was incorporated in 1994, the story began in the 1980s, and I am proud and grateful to be able to look back to the very beginning.
In 1986, I had just moved from technical writing to marketing at a workstation company called Masscomp. Our marketing director, Steve Kirk, had learned that the Army Corps of Engineers had bought a number of our systems to develop and run GRASS, an open source GIS. Though first developed to manage tracts of land on U.S. Army bases, GRASS was becoming one of the first international open source software projects. David Schell, who would later found the OGC, was responsible for third-party software marketing, and he and Steve Kirk asked me to be the company's GIS marketing manager. Thus began my career in the geospatial industry.
I was disappointed when Masscomp merged in 1988 with another company, withdrew from the GIS market and began downsizing. I had been captivated by the idealism, ideas and commitment of the GRASS community leaders. So I was pleased, having been laid off and working as a consultant, when David asked me in 1990 to put in some hours with the newly formed Open GRASS Foundation (OGF), a charitable foundation dedicated to supporting the development, use and commercial applications of GRASS.
After a year or two, it became apparent that what the market really needed was an organization to develop open standards that would enable all brands of GIS systems to communicate. Because competing vendors all had their own proprietary formats and interfaces, users with different systems who wanted to share data had to go through tedious and error-prone format conversions. A core group in the GRASS community, along with a few vendors, conceived a technical solution. The concept was prototyped by Carl Reed and John Davidson of Genasys, who demonstrated that GenaMap and GRASS could work together through common APIs. Reed would later join the OGC as chief technology officer.
Under David Schell's leadership, the Open GRASS Foundation was converted to a standards development organization, the Open GIS Consortium, later renamed the Open Geospatial Consortium. The later name reflected not only the expanded scope that included earth imaging, location services, sensors, navigation and other technology domains, but also the important liaison work that the OGC had begun doing with other industry organizations that were seeking geospatial expertise and harmonization.
To appreciate the still-expanding scope of today's OGC, you need only look at the growing lists of OGC Domain Working Groups and Standards Working Groups. Here are just a few of their recent accomplishments:
- The OGC Web Coverage Service Interface Standard and its new extensions (some already announced, others to be announced soon) represent revolutionary advancements in the world of Earth imaging.
- A soon-to-be-announced file format standard for feature data and tiled raster data (yes, the new standard is GeoPackage) gives location service app developers an easy way to accommodate intermittent network connectivity while also harnessing the power – and hiding the complexity – of powerful geospatial Web services.
- The OGC Indoor Location Standards Working Group is seeking public comments on the candidate IndoorGML standard, which specifies a schema for the representation and exchange of indoor navigation network models.
- Why should it be hard to use a browser to make spatial and temporal queries over distributed repositories of contents having geographic and time properties? The candidate OGC OpenSearch Geo and Time Extensions Encoding Standard (http://portal.opengeospatial.org/files/?artifact_id=35983) specifies how to enhance search engines and configure them to access similarly enhanced sensor data servers, so that users can query resource URLs through search combinations of time extents, geographic areas or location names, and likely keywords.
We'll be reporting monthly in Directions Magazine on these and other accomplishments over the next year. But if you're really curious and you want to spend some time with the creative people who are engaged in this work, come to the OGC Technical Committee meeting and birthday party being held in your part of the world this year!