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So while checking out DGM 81, there is a guy who putts and during his follow thru he gently balances himself against a tree from falling forward on his putt. That is a rules violation right?
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ArcheType wrote:While he didn't go past his lie, I still wouldn't call that "maintaining balance."
If he were to pick up his back foot then stumble backwards after putting, he wouldn't be maintaining balance, but he wouldn't have went forward. Wouldn't that still be a falling putt?
The player must demonstrate full control of balance before advancing toward the hole.
A follow-through after a putt that causes the thrower to make any supporting point contact closer to the hole than the rear edge of the marker disc constitutes a falling putt and is considered a stance violation.
mark12b wrote:"Maintaining balance" during the putt isn't actually part of the rule, see 803.04:The player must demonstrate full control of balance before advancing toward the hole.
And "falling putt" only matters if it is forwards. Also from 803.04:A follow-through after a putt that causes the thrower to make any supporting point contact closer to the hole than the rear edge of the marker disc constitutes a falling putt and is considered a stance violation.
Here's a relevant FAQ: http://www.pdga.com/faq/rules-questions ... le-putting
So, if that part of the tree was behind his lie, then touching it was no problem. If it was in front of his lie then he could have been called for a falling putt.
2006.18 : Maintaining balance while putting
Question - "I have a good rules question for you involving the stance rules. A player uses an object (in this case a branch) behind him to maintain balance for a putt. First, would this be considered "full control of balance"? Second, could you argue, if the branch is not so large that the players body weight will not move it, that it is a violation of 803.03 D and or 803.04 A because they could have moved the branch less by not hanging on it? Thanks for any input."
Response - The question can be boiled down to: Can a player hold on to an object behind his lie to maintain balance while throwing/putting?
Applicable rules: 803.04 (Stance), 803.05 (Obstacles and Relief), 804.05 (Disqualification and Suspension)
Discussion - The rules do not require that you maintain your balance while putting. You can have a grand mal seizure as long as you don't step ahead of your lie. At the time you decide to step ahead of your lie is when you have to demonstrate balance. This is simply to prove that you are not committing a falling putt, such that you would not be able to stop yourself from falling forward due to the motion of your putt. Grabbing a branch is merely acquiring another support point, which is perfectly legal, as long as it is not ahead of your lie.
Holding on to something BEHIND your lie is not prohibited by the rules, provided that the tree that the golfer is using as a supporting point is in-bounds (803.03.A (3)). The branch must not be moved, or else the player would be in violation of one or both of 803.04.D and 803.05.A, which require you to take the stance that results in the least movement of objects that are part of the course and which prohibit you from moving a branch to "make room for a throwing motion".
Conclusion - A player can hold on to something behind her lie, in certain circumstances, without violating the PDGA rules. In general that which is not prohibited by the PDGA rules is allowed, provided of course, that the action done by the player is not considered "a willful attempt to circumvent the rules of play". (This, of course, is cheating!)
Other Comments - Many members of the committee have actually tried to hold on to some object behind their lie, while leaning forward to throw or putt. In our opinion this action makes the ensuing throw/putt MORE difficult to accomplish.
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Mobile technology certainly makes for strange bedfellows on occasion.
As it turns out, Apple has licensed key design patents to Microsoft in a move that suggests the two tech giants wish to avoid legal skirmishes down the road.
Interestingly enough, the patents licensed to Microsoft from Apple are the same ones Apple and Samsung are locking horns over in their courtroom imbroglio this summer. Dab Levine, a reporter with Reuters, tweeted the following on Monday morning:
Apple patent licensing director Teksler: Apple has licensed its design patents to Msft, but they have an "anticloning" agreement.
Apple is likely grandstanding to an unprecedented extent over the licensing agreement with Microsoft as a means to publicly display the steps that Samsung should have taken in order to avoid today's epic courtroom battle.
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The American Customer Satisfaction Index has dropped just 0.1% from the previous quarter to 75.9 on the ACSI's 100-point scale, indicating that customers satisfaction remains strong, the ACSI reported.
"As long as unemployment remains high and credit tight, it is difficult to see how we can get to a sustainable pace of consumer spending growth," said Professor Claes Fornell, head of the ACSI and author of The Satisfied Customer: Winners and Losers in the Battle for Buyer Preference. "But it is not all bad: the 'will to spend' is evidenced by high customer satisfaction. The issue is whether or not consumers have the 'means to spend.' The recent news about the decline in unemployment and the rise in manufacturing hiring may not only lead to more people working, but may also dampen the fear of job loss. If so, the means to spend will face less of a hurdle."
According to the index, customer satisfaction with the retail sector, which includes department and discount stores, specialty retail stores, supermarkets, gas stations, and health and personal care stores, gains 1.3% to an ACSI score of 76.2.
Nordstrom maintains its lead among department and discount stores, rising 4% to an alltime high of 83. Several other retailers post large gains, including Target (+4% to 80), Dollar General (+5% to 79) and Dillard's (+4% to 78). Macy's is notable for bucking the positive trend. Its ACSI score falls 4% to an industry low of 71.
Among specialty retailers, Barnes & Noble stands out, leading for a third straight year with a score of 84. Office supply retailers rebound from a year ago, with OfficeMax making the biggest move, up 4% to 77 to tie Staples (+1%). Office Depot follows close behind (+1% to 76).
Home Depot improves for a second straight year, gaining 3% to 72. The improvement is not enough to move Home Depot up from the bottom of the specialty retail category or to close the gap with rival Lowe's, which gains 4%t to an all-time high ACSI score of 79.
Supermarkets are unchanged for a third straight year with an ACSI score of 76. Publix has been in the lead since 1994 and this year is no exception: the supermarket chain improves 5% to 86, its highest score ever.
Safeway moves in the opposite direction one year after undertaking a large-scale store makeover. Its customer satisfaction retreats 4% to 72.


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Q: The dealership maintenance program that came with my new car a few years back is running out, and I would rather not continue going to the dealer for service or repairs. If I take my car to an independent shop, how can I be sure that my "baby" is serviced correctly and will stay healthy for years to come? And what about the manufacturer's warranties? Will they stay intact?
A: I will answer your last question first. Yes, as long as the minimum requirements stated by the manufacturer are met, no matter where you have your vehicle serviced or repaired (even if you do it yourself), the warranty will stay intact. There is a law (the Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975) to support this.
As for your car's life span, it is more likely that your vehicle will last longer and cost less to repair and service over its lifetime if you take it to a qualified repair facility other than the dealership.
The manufacturer's dealership network is there first and foremost to sell new vehicles and to get them through the warranty period with as little cost to the manufacturer as possible. The hope is that once the warranty runs out, you will purchase a new vehicle. This does not help the vehicle owner who wants to get 15-20 years of reliable service from the vehicle.
Manufacturers require minimum service items to be performed to keep the vehicle under warranty. The key word here is "minimum." What we see is manufacturers deleting certain service items from their schedules.
A repair facility focused solely on servicing and repairing your vehicle has a vested interest in keeping your car reliable and healthy for many years.
Also know that a repair facility serious about providing high-quality care for your car has invested in accessing technical information available online to all automotive professionals. These resources help the professional technician stay current on which areas of any vehicle are or can be troublesome and what can be done to help them last longer. Because of the cost to access this information, many repair facilities choose not to pay for it; this is among the biggest factors that set facilities apart.
A qualified repair facility will have:
• ASE-certified techs (this is a voluntary certification)
• Access to information to correctly service and repair your vehicle
• Correct and current equipment
• Ongoing training for its techs
• Insurance that covers your vehicle while it is in their possession
• Warranty for parts and labor (the longer term, the better)
• A clean, neat and well-organized facility
Another point to keep in mind is that any repair facility approved by the American Automobile Association is a good place to start. The area AAA representative inspects each facility quarterly to ensure that it has all the previously stated qualities. In addition, AAA checks that the majority of the facility's customers are satisfied.
Another way to identify a good repair facility is to ask friends who may own a similar year, make and model vehicle. Is their repair facility keeping their car reliable? Is it serviced or repaired correctly the first time, without having to take it back for multiple appointments? If their main reason for using their facility is that the prices seem low, it may not be the best choice. This usually means that the shop does not have the financial resources to pay for insurance, equipment, training, information or qualified technicians.
Search the Internet for information about repair facilities through their websites, testimonials, etc. Not all testimonials are positive, as no business can satisfy every customer, but when the majority of them are, that is typically a good sign.
There are many good repair facilities out there, and each one has its own personality. Find one that fits you and your vehicle, and you should both be happy for years to come.


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What is this medicine?SODIUM PHOSPATE SALT (SOE dee um FOS fate sawlt) is a saline laxative. It is used to treat constipation or to clean the bowel before a colonoscopy.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?Take this medicine by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Mix this medicine as directed with water or other clear liquid before using. Use a specially marked spoon or container to measure each dose. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one. Household spoons are not accurate. Drink more water or clear fluids as directed after taking this medicine. Do not use more often than directed.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 5 years old for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What if I miss a dose?This does not apply; this medicine is not for regular use.
What may interact with this medicine?Interactions are not expected.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?Do not use with any other laxatives unless your doctor tells you to. Drink fluids as directed to prevent dehydration. See your doctor right away if you do not have a bowel movement after using this medicine.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where should I keep my medicine?Keep out of the reach of children.
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Izzy can't match hype for losing 'Tahs
Israel Folau admitted he still has a long way to go to match the hype after a deflating start to his Super Rugby career.
Talked up as a Waratahs saviour and Wallabies bolter to play the British and Irish Lions in June, the code-hopper looked far from either in NSW's 25-17 loss to Queensland at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night.
Unlike previous Queensland defectors Wendell Sailor and Berrick Barnes, Folau received a warm welcome on his return to Brisbane's "Cauldron" but couldn't reproduce any of his match-winning league exploits or superb trial form.
Reports he'd been included in a Wallabies logistics and promotions camp on Sunday and Monday has been denied by Test team officials, and on the basis of his debut such an invitation would have been premature.
"I was certainly disappointed in my personal performance and I'll have to go back and work on a few things," the 23-year-old told Fox Sports.
Queensland's menacing backline defence sweated on Folau and jolted the ball from his grasp three times with driving tackles.
He was also picked up, driven backwards and unceremoniously dumped by Digby Ioane and Quade Cooper after receiving the ball flat-footed in the first half.
Folau's most costly mistake came in the sixth minute when he back-tracked five metres towards the goal-line as Reds winger Dom Shipperley pushed off Adam Ashley-Cooper in a sideline run and then ran over the fullback to score.
"I thought we handled him pretty well," said Reds director of coaching Ewen McKenzie. "We certainly forced a few errors from him and he would have known he was in a game.
"The instinctive part of the game is hard to learn and you develop that over time. You have to accept there will be errors in that."
The highlight for the former rugby league international and AFL flop was a simple opportunist try - his 24th in 27 matches at Suncorp Stadium - after he'd been moved to the wing in a second-half backline reshuffle.
Rookie Ben Volavola provided more spark from fullback when he entered the fray after halftime but Waratahs coach Michael Cheika isn't about to make any hasty changes with Folau.
"He didn't carry the ball as good as he did in the trials but we didn't give him the ball perhaps where we should have," he said. "We need to get him involved in the middle more.
"There's no panic though."
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1. What is the inspiration for your Loop name? It is an old joke. The AD at my daughter's school was about 5'7" and had been a basketball Coach. I called him Jumpin Joe. I served on the Booster Club and he dubbed me TO Superstar.
2. A/S/L/F (age, sex, location, family)? 57, Male, Kneebraksa, wife and 6 kids, 29, 27, 25,23, 21, 15. Our 15 year old is an adopted special needs son, any of you that have followed me know all about Little B.
3. When is your Loopiversary (date of your first blog on the Loop)? Can't remember, it was January of the year the SAINTS won the Super Bowl!!! WHO DAT!
4. How long have you been running? started when I was 12, so 45 years.
5. What is your favorite distance to race? Whatever distance I signed up for the next race. I like a Marathon, I have run 16. I also really love a 5K, I have run hundreds of 5K's.
6. Do you belong to a local running club? Not currently, Little B takes up too much time for that. I was once a member of the Birmingham Track Club and served as the VP for 2 years and President for one. Actually, 9 months, we moved back to Kneebraksa cutting my term short.
7. Have you ever been to a Loopmeet or Loopfest? Several, I have met well over 100 Loopsters personally and there is nothing better than a Loopfest! I even plan stops on trips when possible to meet loopsters for lunch, a run or dinner. I will put some pictures at the end of this 20 questions.
8. Have you ever lost a toenail? Ironically, no. Only had a black toenail 1x after Chicago 10/10/10 because of bad shoe choice.
9. What is your favorite post-race treat? Beer
10. What one piece of running gear is your must-have item? Shoes
11. What socks do you wear when running? whatever pair of sock is clean in the drawer.
12. How do your knees feel? They don't, I do that with my hands.
13. If you could go to any one running destination/event, where.what would you chose? Ireland, I would love to run in Dublin. My mom is 100% Irish, my brother has gone to Ireland twice before he died. I would like to go there too.
14. Hot or cold--which is worse to run in? Cold, I hate the cold!
15. If you have a running inspiration or mentor, who is it? My High School Coach was amazing and I think of things he taught me every day. Thank you Coach Brewer. I also was fortunate to grow up with role models like Alberto Salazar, Bill Rodgers, Pre, Frank Shorter and the list goes on and on. What a great era for American runners!
16. What is your running mantra? (If your answer is "I have no mantra" or something lame like that, you must answer "Da do run, run, run. Da do run, run") Be better today than you were yesterday, but not as good as you will be tomorrow. and Hard work Beats Talent when Talent doesn't work Hard.
17. Are there any other runners in your family? My #2 daughter, she is 27 and runs recreationally. It kills me. She still holds the record at her middle school in Grand Island with 5:43 mile in 8th grade. But she never ran track in HS as she was a Soccer player. A good one at that, she played in the High School Shrine Soccer All Star game, but man she could run!
18. Roads or trails? Roads with an occasional trail.
19. What's the funniest thing that has ever happened to you on a run? One morning while running in Indian Springs, AL a car was following me slowly with a couple of spaced out dudes at 6am. I was trying to figure out if I was in danger when I felt something jump over my head, I swirled around and the car pulled up to me at the same time, one of the guys in the car said, "Dude, a deer just about took you out man". It was crazy but made me laugh the rest of the run. I was worried about the two guys in the car and the deer about mauled me/
20. What is your most memorable running moment? Being 40 to 50 yards past the bomb in Boston in 2013, but even more memorable was going back and finishing Boston in 2014 and taking Boston back.


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Earlier this week, people around the planet celebrated World Water Day, a UN holiday meant to bring attention to the importance of H2O. This year the celebration coincided with the release of Annie Leonard's newest video, "The Story of Bottled Water," part of The Story of Stuff Project. (Check out our Q&A with her here.) The flick explains (with cartoons!) why it's better for people lucky enough to live where clean water abounds to bypass the plastic and drink from the tap.
The trend of buying water in plastic bottles seems to be waning, yet go to any supermarket and you'll still see the shelves stacked with those clear containers filled with the elixir of life. In the US, we use half a billion, (yes, that's billion with a "b") plastic water bottles a week. Another shocker is that a third of the water poured into those vessels actually comes from tap.
The lessons in Leonard's movie can be a bit difficult to swallow if you're used to buying a bottle when you're parched and don't have the slightest clue where to find the closest bubbler, but she has a point. And it's not the first time someone has made it. In her 2008 book, Bottlemania: How Water Went on Sale and Why We Bought It, Elizabeth Royte goes to Fryeburg, Maine, where Poland Spring water originates. She finds that the industry "threatens local control of a natural resource and litters the landscape with plastic waste," her website reads.
So, if you didn't participate in a World Water Day event this year, try celebrating another way. Leonard suggests sipping from a reusable container and keeping an eye out for nearby water fountains. Maybe someone will even develop an iPhone app that will call up the closest drinking spout. Any takers?


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Gideon Glick, Tonya Pinkins and More to Lead AMANDINE at Cherry Lane Theatre
Casting is complete for the world premiere of Amandine, the new musical from writer Winter Miller, 13P founding member who penned In Darfur (The Public Theater), among other acclaimed plays; Emmy Award-winning composer Lance Horne, who is known for his own work and collaborations with Alan Cumming, Amanda Palmer, Meow Meow, Sandra Bernhard and Justin VivIan Bond; and Drama Desk Award-winning director Josh Hecht (Christine Jorgensen Reveals). The production will run January 9-26, 2013 at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) main stage. Critics are welcome as of January 13 for an official opening on January 16.
Amandine is a singular love story inspired by the discovery of the memoirs of Herculine Barbin, who today might identify as intersex and who was raised a girl and died a man. The title character is a person caught profoundly "in between." Raised as a girl in the most traditional and cloistered of settings, Amandine is too smart, too ambitious, too awkward—and too unlike the other girls. Driven by the shame of her desires and a fear of her own body, she retreats into a life of the mind, teaching in a highly religious girls' academy. There, Amandine falls in love with the daughter of the Headmistress, but soon her body betrays her, leading to a shocking decision with devastating consequences. Her final years are spent wandering Paris in a new role: that of a man. Amandine's story is singular, yet her struggle is our own: to be accepted for who we are, as we are.
The world premiere will feature Gideon Glick as Amandine. Each of the other members of the ensemble—Nathan Lee Graham, Natalie Joy Johnson, Tonya Pinkins and Alexandra Silber – plays a half-dozen roles, across age, race, gender and class. Our Lady J will perform live in addition to serving as Music Director.
Gideon Glick comes to Amandine following his performances in the highly acclaimed productions Into The Woods at The Public Theater and Wild Animals You Should Know at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, as well as his "standout" (The New York Times) role in the Atlantic Theater Company production of Spring Awakening.
Nathan Lee Graham's stage appearances include Phil D'armano in the original Broadway cast of the Tony- and Grammy-nominated The Wild Party and as Miss Understanding in the original Broadway cast of the Tony-nominated Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. He received a Drama League Award nomination for the role of Rey Rey in the Off-Broadway production of Wig Out! and won a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Feature Performer in a Musical in The Wild Party LA Premiere in 2006.
Natalie Joy Johnson is perhaps best known for originating the role of Enid Hoopes in Legally Blonde. Her Off-Broadway credits include Sinéad in But I'm a Cheerleader and Nadia in bare: a pop opera.the role of Rey Rey in the Off-Broadway production of Wig Out! and won a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Feature Performer in a Musical in The Wild Party LA Premiere in 2006.
Oprah Winfrey has referred to Tony-winner Tonya Pinkins as "one of the ten women in America who will take your breath away." Her stage credits include Tony Kushner's Caroline, or Change, John Patrick Shanley's Storefront Church, Kirsten Greenidge's Milk Like Sugar, Katori Hall's Hurt Village, and many others.
After an acclaimed run in London's West End, Alexandra Silber made her New York theatre debut portraying The Young Wife in the Transport Group's Revival of Michael John LaChiusa's Hello Again, for which she was nominated for a Drama League Award. She made her Broadway debut in the spring of 2011 in the Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Master Class, opposite Tyne Daly.
Our Lady J will perform live in addition to serving as Music Director. Aside from garnering tremendous acclaim for her own live shows and recordings, Our Lady J has previously music-directed and/or accompanied a wide range of artists including Cyndi Lauper, Antony Hegarty (of Antony and The Johnsons), Jake Shears & Ana Matronic (Scissor Sisters), Debbie Harry and Lady Gaga, and Broadway stars such as Chita Rivera, Bebe Neuwirth, Elaine Stritch, Gavin Creel, Christine Ebersole, Linda Eder, Rebecca Luker, Anthony Rapp, Billy Porter, Steven Pasquale and Karen Mason. New York Magazine has called her "stunning," Time Out NY calls her "virtuosic," and The Village Voice has described her as "powerful," adding "she will have you singing her praises long after the show is over." OUT Magazine recently included her in the Out 100, a list of people who have shaped LGBT culture.


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C of I junior receives memorial scholarship
College of Idaho student Ha Dang has received the Robert G. Peterson Memorial Scholarship, a prestigious Western Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators honor awarded annually to students from WACLEA-certified colleges who demonstrate an interest in their campus safety offices as well as overall law enforcement.
The outgoing Dang – known affectionately as "Ha Ha" by her C of I peers thanks to her friendly demeanor – received the scholarship this month. She was one of two WACLEA honorees for 2014.
"I have great enthusiasm for enforcing laws and maintaining the safety in my community," Dang said. "I think campus safety is an essential part of a college that people should value."
The scholarship was created to recognize Robert G. Peterson for his excellence as director of public safety and chief of police at Western Washington University. Peterson helped establish WACLEA while working at Western Washington, where he served from 1968 until his death in 1989.
"One of my biggest passions has always been law," Dang said. "So when I learned about the scholarship, I was extremely interested because it focused on enforcing law and keeping things just and safe."
Dang's passion for law stems not only from the knowledge she has gained as an international political economy major at The College of Idaho, but also from her concern for her home country of Vietnam.
"I come from an agricultural town in Vietnam that is underdeveloped, and I recognize that many economically developed countries have really good legal systems," Dang said. "They manage to create a just, moral and kind mindset in the population. I really want that to happen in my country."
Dang, an aspiring lawyer, is grateful for the Robert G. Peterson Memorial Scholarship. She sees it as the latest example of the many opportunities she's been given to succeed at the College.
"When I was back at home it would be very difficult for a student to promote themselves," Dang said. "But at The College of Idaho, opportunities come every day. You just need to look out for them."
Founded in 1891, The College of Idaho is the state's oldest private liberal arts college. It has a century-old tradition of educating some of the most accomplished graduates in Idaho, including seven Rhodes Scholars, three Marshall Scholars, and another 12 Truman and Goldwater Scholars. The College is located on a beautiful campus in Caldwell, Idaho. Its distinctive PEAK curriculum challenges students to attain competencies in the four knowledge peaks of the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences and a professional field, enabling them to graduate with an academic major and three minors in four years. For more information on The College of Idaho, visit www.collegeofidaho.edu.


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Rochester, N.Y. Wegmans supermarket chain said it will stop selling tobacco products, effective Feb. 10. Officials at Wegmans sent a letter to employees this week informing them of the move.
Wegmans said that tobacco products have been quite profitable for the company, although sales have declined somewhat in recent years.
Wegmans said health concerns outweigh any profits the company gets from tobacco products.
"So many of the things we do really begin as employee initiatives and ripple out to the community as a whole," Wegmans spokeswoman Ann McCarthy said.
Wegmans will also offer a smoking cessation program to employees who want to quit.


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First Look at Pottery Barn's New Chicago Store
- Location: multiple locations and online
- Website: potterybarn.com
Store History
- Founded: 1950
- Founded by: Paul and Morris Secon
- Headquarters: San Francisco, California
- Sister stores: Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, PB Teen, PB Kids
It was a busy week for retail at the intersection of North and Sheffield - both West Elm and Pottery Barn opened the doors of their brand new shops for the first time. While West Elm is new to the city, Pottery Barn is a familiar fixture in the neighborhood and has simply made the move from a few blocks away.
While the actual distance moved measured in city blocks moved may not have been a large one, we thought there was a big shift in the overall look and feel of the new store in terms of product and merchandising to a more abundant, old world, country-chic aesthetic.
It's a large single story shop, with many different departments flowing seamlessly into one another. There is a candle shop, faux flower shop, tabletop section, drapes and lighting, rugs, bath, bed, home office and of course, displayed throughout the entire store are the furniture pieces.
Pottery Barn opened last Friday, February 5. Did anyone make it in to the new location over the weekend? Did you visit the new West Elm too? Let us know...
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I wrote about FedEx (FDX) favorably a few days ago as being a major beneficiary of booming online sales. The other big, publicly traded player in package delivery is United Parcel Service (UPS).
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Away at Classic, Burgos optioned to Triple-A
PHOENIX -- Right-hander Hiram Burgos was busy with Puerto Rico's advancing entry in the World Baseball Classic when the Brewers optioned him to Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.
The move was expected for the 25-year-old Burgos, the Brewers' reigning Minor League Pitcher of the Year and ranked as the team's No. 13 prospect by MLB.com, who will fit in near the top of a prospect-rich Sounds starting rotation. The Brewers had previously optioned hard-throwing 24-year-olds Tyler Thornburg and Johnny Hellweg.
Candidates for the remaining spots include right-handers Josh Stinson and Alfredo Figaro, assuming they don't win jobs in the big league bullpen, or journeymen Frankie De La Cruz and Zach Kroenke.
If Stinson winds up in that rotation, he deserves to be lumped with the "prospects," even though he's entering his eighth professional season. He just turned 25 on Thursday and is coming off a debut season with the Brewers in which he posted a 3.16 ERA in 24 starts and five relief appearances at Nashville, then allowed only one earned run in 9 1/3 late-season innings with the Brewers.
"He's got really good stuff, he's down in the zone really good, and not counting [Friday], the two previous [outings] were really easy for him," Roenicke said. "[On Friday], command was the issue. He gets up in the zone and walks people. So for him, it's about being more consistent with his good stuff. When he's pitching right, this should be a good Major League pitcher."
Adam McCalvy is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brew Beat, and follow him on Twitter at @AdamMcCalvy. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Roc Lover wrote:Punisher wrote:Picked up 5 of the soft Black Rattlers from DD cant wait to try these things out, they told me that they only had about 10 when I was orderding mine.
Did you get 5 for you or some for elliot? I changed my mind if you have an extra id like to buy it, if not its cool
Bought 4 for me and 1 for Elliot. I might sell you one I'm not sure yet I'm going to test these out and see how they do. The plastic is weird it's very tacky and almost rubbery feeling.


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Yes, I do .. Its very complex to me. I need to know what is happening so i can apply it to other pairs as well. Each signal has different variation depending on market conditions and I need it tracked so I can arrange, delayed pending order, delayed instant market execution, all have different methods of take profit i don't want to hard code the signals with trailing take profit method cause its changing constantly depending on account balance, signal, correlated signal.
An Entry Signal is not the same at the next entry signal.. A bullish engulf is not the same next bullish engulf signal that comes along. Is there Correlation?, Is there volume? Is there News? It is all a factor in the take profit method used and reversed back to the original method or changed.
sorry if I didn't communicate it well.
Tracking what was done is needed in a bad way.
sorry if I didn't communicate it well.
Tracking what was done is needed in a bad way.
Is there an example of a history anywhere around the site, I may have over looked somewhere.
I have the design I'm looking for custom history. Just as I would look to the journal annotations. hmn could i output to the journal and search entries?


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Prize Recipient
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So many questions in the physical world fascinate me. Currently, physicists have a theory called the superstring theory which may possible fulfill Einstein's dream - unifying the fundamental forces through extension into higher dimension fo hyperspace. Another fo Einstein's theories involves the existence of wormholes, a phenomenon that mystifies me. If you can move through space, why not move through time as well? Well, even though this seems contradictory to many physicists, some say that it may be done this is only a small peek of interesting things going on in modern physics today. I am someone who loves to study the unknown. I hope to be able to help answer some fo the questions presented by the universe most likely in the field of nuclear/particle physics to explore the basic structure of the universe.
Presently I attend Abilene Christian University because they are involved in interesting research collaboration and I really felt that God was calling me there. I try to stay involved in the community at ACU. Things that I have done and will continue to do include the LYNAY Group, Love Your Neighbor As Yourself, an organization dedicated to building community. I will be a Sophomore Class Senator in the Student Association, a Welcome Week Contact Group Leader and I was a member of the Freshman Action Council.
I hope to bring a positive attitude, a sense of leadership, and the strength I receive from God to my experiencing at Abilene.


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Last year, like plenty of regular 13-year-olds, Zachary Gottesman got a new bike from his parents. But, Gottesman isn't a normal 13-year-old.
Though he'd ridden casually as a kid with his parents, Gottesman had never tried seriously riding on the road. He took his new road bike out for one ride around Paradise Drive and a few days later entered his first-ever race, the Memorial Day Criterium in San Jose.
"I just decided I wanted to try racing," he said — and so he jumped right in.
That's exactly how he approaches everything. In between his summer job in IT support at Mann Consulting and earning his 57 merit badges as he aims to become an Eagle Scout (which only requires 21 badges), the Greenbrae student also has managed to fit in becoming the California state champion in track cycling in the 13-14 age group.
He now finds himself in a tight race for the Northern California and Nevada Cycling Association's junior points series, which covers 11 races over the season and awards a cumulative winner at the end. Gottesman is in first by just two points going into the last race on July 14.
For this he trains five days a week before and after his classes at Kent Middle School, where he just graduated from eighth grade.
"I'm good at computers. I'm good at biking. That's it," Gottesman said — if only that were true.
Cyclist Kelly Silberberg has been friends with his dad, Jim, since they were both kids in Greenbrae. Silberberg, who serves as a mountain bike coach at Redwood High and who coaches his wife Lorraine Jarvis, a world champion in track cycling, thought Gottesman would enjoy biking and suggested it. They quickly found a cheap road bike online for him to try out.
And, then he threw himself all in.
Gottesman was used to training seriously for gymnastics, working on moves for hours on his own. "He just transferred that right over to cycling," Silberberg said.
Without Silberberg's help, Gottesman said he wouldn't have gotten as far in cycling. Silberberg coaches and mentors him, but tries to keep it fun. Sometimes, he said, Gottesman even has too much fun with the other kids in his races.
"He's serious on a certain level," Silberberg said. But, there are a limited number of kids his age in Northern California who are serious about and talented at cycling. Once those kids get out there, "they joke around," Silberberg said, until it comes to the finish.
Because of a lack of kids his age interested in road cycling, Gottesman mostly bikes with adults. He joined Silberberg's Marin-based team, Mellow Motors, which is predominantly made-up of Masters riders. He heads out on group rides on the weekend from Fairfax or has his dad drive him over to Oakland for Tuesday night fast rides — all with adults. What did they think of the kid the first time he showed up?
"They were all pretty amazed," Gottesman said. And, after he was mostly able to stay with the group, they were even more amazed.
"They're very accepting," Silberberg said. Of course, it helps that "he's faster than 80 percent of the adults."
Next year as a freshman he'll join the Redwood mountain bike team — even though he doesn't have much experience mountain biking — which will bring him in contact with plenty of talented kids, some of whom will be better than him.
Right now, one or two mornings a week Gottesman goes out with his adult neighbor for an early ride before he heads to school or to his summer job at his uncle's IT support consulting company. In typical fashion, he learned about computers and tech support by Googling questions he was interested in, teaching himself and then spending hours practicing, he said. That's led to a summer and vacation job.
It's almost hard to believe the kid is really a kid.
"Not many kids get up at 5 a.m. to go riding before school at 6 a.m. in the winter," Jim Gottesman said.
Two birds, one stone
Get in a great ride and raise money for some great causes with the Holstein 100 on Aug. 17. The popular century ride raises money for West Marin Senior Services and Ride4Vets.
There are 17-, 30-, 65-, and 100-mile options, all leaving from and finishing at Tomales High. Riders' registration fees go to support West Marin Senior Services. But, the extra motivated can also contribute to the pledge ride, sponsored by the Marin Sunrise Rotary Foundation. Riders set fundraising goals and pledges go to Ride4Vets, a group dedicated to helping vets rehabilitate after they return to the U.S.
The ride price includes rest stops and support along the ride. The producer of HBO's Band of Brothers will film a short documentary on site and actors from the popular mini-series will cheer riders on at rest stops. Registration ranges from $50-70 and more information can be found at www.wmss.org/holstein.
Kelly O'Mara is a reporter, triathlete and sometime cyclist. For more information visit www.kellydomara.com or email her at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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I deleted WoW from my comp after messing with Rift. If I was single I'd probably be on some kind of MMO right now. Rift was fun, I did a week trial thru a friend. I just can't see myself spending that much time at a computer again right now.
From what I understand, Blizz is just dragging by and stringing people along with updates to Cata. I was pvping with a Holy Pally and loving it. Then with Cata they ruined that for me with the change in dynamics to healing.
Some old guildies are telling me that they're struggling to get enough people for 10 mans lately and that the updates really aren't offering anything great. I miss the old days of it tho. When I had a group of about 5-7 RL friends all running around tearing shit up.


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Bruce is a 2-year-old beagle mix. He has a short, white coat with a black-and-brown mask on half of his face and a sprinkling of black freckles on his ears. Bruce is a happy guy who smiles a lot and stands on his back feet to clap his front paws together when he's excited. He's good with other dogs and just loves people.
Bruce and many other great dogs, cats, puppies and kittens are available for adoption from the Dallas Animal Services Adoption Center, located at 1818 N. Westmoreland at I-30 on the northeast corner. The shelter is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.; closed Mondays. The cost to adopt is $85 for dogs and $55 for cats and includes spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchip and more. All dogs are negative for heartworms, and cats have been tested for FeLV and FIV. For more information, visit DallasAnimalServices.org or call 214-671-0249.
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition October 01, 2010.


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SANTA CRUZ -- A Springer spaniel found tied to a pole in downtown Santa Cruz with a sign that said "homeless" had to be euthanized due to its injuries.
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter officials said a passer-by found the black and white female dog near Soquel and Front streets Wednesday. The dog also was wearing what is known as an Elizabethan collar, a protective medical device aimed at keeping a dog from biting or licking its wounds.
Update: 'Homeless' dog story a hoax
The dog had a severe open wound on its underside that had been wrapped with a bandage but had become infected. The dog was brought to the animal shelter for treatment. The wound was cleaned and the dog was placed on pain medication and antibiotic, but the animal had to be put down Sunday, the shelter's general manager, Melanie Sobel, said.
She estimated the dog was about 13 or 14 years old.
Shelter officials ask anyone with information on the case to contact field services manager Todd Stosuy at 831-454-7254. Failure to provide veterinary care to an animal who is suffering and abandoning an animal are violations of state law.
"We are thankful to the good Samaritan who found this sweet dog and brought her to the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter," Stosuy said in a statement. "We want to ensure we find her previous owner and justice is served for the suffering she had to endure."
The county operates two shelters and will take in any stray, unwanted, mistreated, neglected or abandoned animal. The shelters are at 2200 Seventh Ave., Live Oak, and 580 Airport Blvd., Watsonville.
Visit www.scanimalshelter.org.
Follow Sentinel reporter Jessica M. Pasko on Twitter at Twitter.com/jmpasko96


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A portion of the Hercules 265 (250' MC) jackup has collapsed after catching fire Tuesday night, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) said Wednesday.
"Two firefighting vessels were in the area and re-located a safe distance from the fire. A third vessel equipped with fire-fighting capability and improved monitoring system is enroute and expected to arrive late morning. The 87-foot Coast Guard Cutter Pomano is standing by to assess the situation and enforce the security zone. The Coast Guard Cutter Cypress is enroute and will arrive at approximately noon," the BSEE said in a press statement.
The fire started around 10:50 p.m. Tuesday evening, when natural gas leaking from the A-3 natural gas well at South Timbalier Block 220 ignited off the coast of Louisiana. The fire then spread to the Hercules jackup.
As the fire continued to burn, the beams supporting the derrick and the rig floor folded and collapsed over the rig structure.
BSEE said that under its direction, Walter Oil & Gas, owner of the well, has begun moving a jackup to the location if a decision is made to drill a relief well.
The chain of events began when a blowout and a loss of well control occurred Tuesday while work was being done for well A-3 in 154 feet of water off the coast of Louisiana. Forty-four personnel were safely evacuated from the Hercules 265 jackup, and there were no injuries, a Hercules spokesperson told Rigzone.
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Doug Nunn | Jul. 26, 2013Like any blowout there will be powerful learnings here for drilling industry professionals. I suspect, however, we will never know the technical details - legal counsel in companies involved will do their best to suppress the info. Unlike, lets say, the aviation industry, oil and gas regulators dont seem to feel they can conduct a rigorous investigation and publish it - hence as an industry we keep on having blowouts. Maybe the remodelled BSEE could treat corporate sensitivities with the disdain they deserve and start a process of disseminating learnings?
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has lifted limitations on what kids can eat at schools -- the caloric intake of grains, starches and protein in the school lunch program.
Under Obama's Lets Move program, limits were placed on the number of lunch servings per student, and more emphasis was placed on vegetables and fruits.
During the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled, and today, nearly one in three children in America are overweight or obese, according to the USDA.
But one size of regulations do not fit everywhere. The USDA regulations shorted some students, especially fast-growing young athletes, and created burdensome paperwork.
The new revisions will lend more flexibility to schools and students, especially such athletes. Schools in Nebraska and across the country will receive official notice in a few days of the changes, which will be in place for the 2012-2013 school year, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has said.
The Bulletin reported complaints about Michelle Obama's school lunch initiative soon after school began in September.
Officials in Arnold and Stapleton said obesity is not a big concern in their schools compared to urban schools, because rural students tend to be much more active.
These laws dont always fit our rural areas, Arnold Principal Dawn Lewis told Bulletin Correspondent Karen Hough. Our children are active from elementary through high school. Most of the elementary students participate in Pee Wee or junior high volleyball or football and some go to gymnastics or dance. High school students who lift weights arrive at 6 a.m. and are here until after practice at 6 p.m.
Officials in Hershey and North Platte said the lunch requirements didnt really change, but the paperwork increased. They said cooks and lunch clerks spent hours filling out mandatory paper work.
Its tough to get used to, Young said in September. Lots of schools around the country were giving away seconds
but the state said no, you cant do that.
When seconds were served, they had to be recorded and students had to pay extra for them, under the first set of rules. And unlike the cost of the main meal, second helpings were not subsidized for low-income families, so costs kept some students from eating as much as they needed.
Rep. Adrian Smith, who met with students throughout Nebraska in October, said the newly revised rules are a good step, but hes not sure they go far enough.
I appreciate the Department of Agricultures decision to allow for more grains and meat in school meals, Smith said. These changes are a step in the right direction and should be made permanent.
But Smith also said local officials should get more flexibility to implement school food guidelines.
The legislation failed to adequately consider budget limitations faced by school lunch providers and provided no credit to schools already taking steps to offer students healthier choices, he said.
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Tips for Adjusting Sunglasses That Slip
Those steamy summer days between July and August are the days when your customers need their sunglasses the most. They are also the days when perspiration can make it nearly impossible to keep a pair of sunglasses on your face without them slipping. No worries though, there are ways to...
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The IntelliSense marketing resource management tool identifies marketing activities for AWG's retail outlets in 24 states. The integrated system eliminates redundancy and manual labor to improve promotional planning, vendor negotiations, and program execution.
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Mobile Apps for Restaurant Owners from Manitowoc Ice Machines and More
As a restaurant owner in the digital age, it pays to keep up with current technology—literally. Whether that means investing in advanced, energy-efficient Manitowoc ice machines, engaging with your customers on social media, or creating a mobile-friendly version of your restaurant's website, staying on top of the newest technology for business can save you time and money, and in some cases can even help turn a profit! One such way the restaurant business has evolved to take advantage of apps available for mobile devices. This week, ShortOrder has compiled a short list of apps from which your restaurant could benefit.
Manitowoc Ice Machines' Resource Library
At the beginning of April, Manitowoc Foodservice (of the much-lauded Manitowoc ice machines) announced a new app designed to help you better operate your Manitowoc ice machines. The app allows users to access important Manitowoc ice machines' documents all in one place. Called the "Resource Library" app, it offers mobile viewing of product specification sheets, operations manuals, literature, CAD symbols, and more. The app is currently only available for the iPhone and iPad, but Manitowoc is currently developing the app for the Android as well.
Ambur – Point of Sale (POS)
Ambur was built by a team of former restaurant owners and employees, and is meant to increase a restaurant's efficiency when it comes to ordering, reporting, running payroll, and more. Reviewers agree that Ambur is reasonably-priced, boasts excellent support and customer service, and has major potential to streamline a restaurant's day-to-day operations.
National Restaurant Association Show 2013 App
If you are planning on attending the NRA Show 2013 between May 18th and 21st, this app is a must. It allows you to view the show's events and speakers, create your own schedule, see a list of the exhibitors, connect with the NRA via social media, access maps, and more. Among this year's attendees are various international buyers; Starbucks' Chairman, President, and CEO Howard Schultz; and Anthony Bourdain.
ChowNow lets customers view a restaurant's menu items, customize an order, and check out right on their mobile device. ChowNow incorporates your restaurant's logo into the app's easy-to-use interface, allows you to send push notifications to customers with the app, and lets customers access contact information, hours, and location for your restaurant. ChowNow is ideal for restaurants targeting busy professionals who need a way to order meals or large orders at their convenience and without wait time in the actual restaurant.
Designed to make employee scheduling easier, ShiftPlanning is an app that lets you create, edit, and manage time clocking, payroll, HR, and schedules. You can do it from pretty much anywhere, since ShiftPlanning is available for iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, and WAP devices.
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ICD-10 Diagnosis Code S99.202G
Unspecified physeal fracture of phalanx of left toe, 7thG
Diagnosis Code S99.202G
Short Description: Unspecified physeal fracture of phalanx of left toe, 7thG
Long Description: Unspecified physeal fracture of phalanx of left toe, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
This is the 2017 version of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S99.202G
Valid for Submission
The code S99.202G is valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions.
New 2017 ICD-10 Code
S99.202G is new to ICD-10 code set for the FY 2017, effective October 1, 2016.
Code Classification
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00–T98)
Injuries to the ankle and foot (S90-S99)
- Other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot (S99)
- Injuries to the ankle and foot (S90-S99)
Information for Medical Professionals
The diagnosis code S99.202G is grouped in the following Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG V34.0)
Present on Admission (POA) Present on Admission
The Present on Admission (POA) indicator is used for diagnosis codes included in claims involving inpatient admissions to general acute care hospitals. POA indicators must be reported to CMS on each claim to facilitate the grouping of diagnoses codes into the proper Diagnostic Related Groups (DRG). CMS publishes a listing of specific diagnosis codes that are exempt from the POA reporting requirement.
The code S99.202G is exempt from POA reporting.
Replacement Code Replacement Code
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has published an update to the ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes which became effective October 1, 2016. This is a new and revised code for the FY 2017 (October 1, 2016-September 30, 2017).
This code replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10 code(s) listed below:
- S92.009G - Unsp fracture of unsp calcaneus, subs for fx w delay heal
Information for Patients
Also called: Broken bone
A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which cause weakening of the bones. Overuse can cause stress fractures, which are very small cracks in the bone.
Symptoms of a fracture are
- Intense pain
- Deformity - the limb looks out of place
- Swelling, bruising, or tenderness around the injury
- Numbness and tingling
- Problems moving a limb
You need to get medical care right away for any fracture. An x-ray can tell if your bone is broken. You may need to wear a cast or splint. Sometimes you need surgery to put in plates, pins or screws to keep the bone in place.
- Ankle fracture - aftercare (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Broken bone (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Broken collarbone - aftercare (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Closed reduction of a fractured bone (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Closed reduction of a fractured bone - aftercare (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Hand fracture - aftercare (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Metatarsal fracture (acute) - aftercare (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Metatarsal stress fractures - aftercare (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Radial head fracture - aftercare (Medical Encyclopedia)
- What Are Growth Plate Injuries? - NIH (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
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Toe Injuries and Disorders
Fourteen of the 26 bones in your feet are in your toes. The toes, particularly your big toe, help you move and keep your balance. Playing sports, running, stubbing your toe, and dropping something on your foot can damage your toes. Wearing shoes that are too loose or too tight can also cause toe problems. Certain diseases, such as severe arthritis, can cause toe problems and pain. Gout often causes pain in the big toe.
Common toe problems include
- Corns and bunions
- Ingrown toenails
- Sprains and dislocations
- Fractures
Treatments for toe injuries and disorders vary. They might include shoe inserts or special shoes, padding, taping, medicines, rest, and in severe cases, surgery.
- Broken toe - self care (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Bunion removal (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Bunions (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Clubbing of the fingers or toes (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Hammer toe (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Hammer toe repair (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Hammer toe repair - discharge (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Polydactyly (Medical Encyclopedia)
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Re issued British WWI steel helmet. Helmet was made and issued WWI, the re issued WWII with WWII liner, and new chin strap fixings. Appears to have then been painted black with white W painted on front and rear for civil defence warden. This has then been scraped off, to provide crude cammo, possibly home guard use.


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You know your cows. You can spot one that's lame a mile away. Or can you?
Visual observation for lameness is a good practice, and one that you should employ often on your dairy. However, farmers often only identify about 25 percent of lame cows, says Nuria Chapinal, animal-welfare researcher at the University of British Columbia and the University of Guelph's Ontario Veterinary College. Some of the challenges are that visual assessments are subjective, time-consuming and training is necessary.
Obviously lame cows are the easiest to identify, but what about those that may not show significant physical symptoms yet? Those are the animals that, with proper early intervention, you can prevent from becoming seriously or chronically lame. But they're not always so easy to spot, especially to the untrained eye.
"We need to keep using visual observation for lameness, but we also need some extra help," she says. "We need a detection method that is simple, fast, accurate and repeatable."
Check out the following technological advances that can help you better identify lame cows faster.
Activity meters
These tools are often thought of for heat detection, but activity meters already in place on your dairy can also be used to help find and identify lame cows. That means you can easily capture this data via daily activity logs and put it to work to reduce lameness.
For example, you can track lying bouts per day, lying bout duration, lying time per day, and steps taken each day for individual cows with this technology. "Lying bout duration and lying time per day is the most helpful information," says Chapinal.
According to time-budget research at the University of Wisconsin, cows in free-stall facilities should spend about 11 to 14 hours per day lying down once they've accounted for eating, milking, socializing and drinking time. Keep in mind that in overstocked facilities -- those stocked at more than 1.25 cows per stall -- you can expect to decrease cow lying time by an hour per day. That time is usually spent standing in an alley.
Monitor cow activity for deviations from lying goals. These cows may either be lame or at risk for lameness, cautions Chapinal. Add these animals to the hoof-trimmer list and make sure they receive a physical exam and proper treatment as needed.
Some types of activity meters can also be used to study the acceleration of cow hooves while the animal walks. Research published in the June 2011 Journal of Dairy Science by Chapinal and her colleagues shows that assessing acceleration patterns is a potential tool to detect locomotion changes associated with lameness on farm.
Computer programs and other tools
If you've invested in robotic technology, you can automatically monitor cow mobility via regular tracking data, like daily robot milker visits.
Other automated detection methods include the assessment of animal weight distribution while standing and ground-reaction forces as an animal walks. These are primarily in the research and development phase, as well as in the scientific research arena, but manufacturers hope to bring these to market soon, notes Chapinal.
In addition, computer programs like "First Step" that was developed by Nigel Cook, University of Wisconsin veterinarian, with support of the Zinpro Corporation, are currently available to help you and your advisors get a better handle on lameness incidence on your dairy.
Pay attention to transition cow behavior
As with so many other diseases and management challenges, cow behavior and management during the transition period offer some keys to lameness reduction. Therefore, it may be worth your while to monitor cows' behavior and associated lameness susceptibility as they pass through this phase.
Results from new research from the University of Wisconsin, published in last month's Journal of Dairy Science, show that resting behavior is influenced by calving month, temperature humidity index, body condition, parity and lameness. In the study, moderate and severely lame cows had significantly longer lying times throughout the transition period before and after calving, but most notable was a dramatic increase in the number of lying bouts observed three days before and after calving. "This was probably due to a hypersensitivity to pain due to lameness," says Nigel Cook, University of Wisconsin veterinarian and study author.
Cows in the study were housed in a straw-bedded, loose-housed maternity pen, and the moderate and severely lame cows averaged 20.3 lying bouts per day, compared to 15.6 for non-lame cows. This altered resting behavior was associated with an elevated risk for ketosis in this herd.
Transition cow behavior also has a carryover effect on lameness.
"Research at the University of British Columbia (published in the September 2010 Journal of Dairy Science) showed that cows that develop lesions in mid-lactation stood longer during the two weeks prior to calving and the 24 hours after calving than herd mates," Trevor DeVries, University of Guelph associate professor of animal science, reported at the 4-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference in June. This time was spent 'perching' in a stall, with two feet in the stall and two feet in the alley.
"This behavior can be fixed by changing stall features, like a wider, bigger stall, moving the neck rail up and forward from the back curb, and so on," says DeVries. "But there's a trade off. Cows will be more likely to spend more time standing with all four feet in the stall, which means more management and time is needed to keep stalls clean. But it should reduce lameness. It's your choice."
10 steps to a successful hoof-health program
Use these hints from the Dairyland Hoof Care Institute presented at a recent Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin "Hoof Care Training Workshop" to help improve hoof health and reduce lameness on your farm.
1. Only hire people to trim hooves on your dairy that are willing to take the time to do the job correctly. This person must have the knowledge and expertise to perform proper, functional and therapeutic hoof trimming.
2. Take a team approach to hoof health. Include herd managers, your veterinarian, nutritionist and hoof trimmer in developing hoof-health goals and objectives.
3. Develop a hoof-trimming plan for springing heifers.
4. If heifers are raised on pastures or dry lots (areas with surfaces that yield), introduce them to a non-yielding surface about six weeks before they enter the transition group. Also introduce heifers to dry cows when heifers are about seven months pregnant (if possible and if the two groups will be mixed during the transition period) to promote social adjustment.
5. Implement a hoof-maintenance schedule that aims to reduce lameness. That means every cow should be functionally trimmed at least twice a year in free-stall facilities. Aim for trimming from six to three weeks prior to calving and then at 80 to 120 days in milk.
6. Do not wait to deal with lame cows. Trim and treat them immediately and correctly.
7. Manage cow rations and feed availability to ensure consistent diets.
8. Make sure that all cows have a chance to comfortably lie down from 11 to 14 hours per day.
9. Use heat-stress-abatement practices.
10. Put cows, not people, first as you design, construct and use dairy facilities.
All of these steps depend on good hoof-care record-keeping practices. Maintain and use these records to help track down and correct persistent problems with facilities, management and disease. Get everyone on your team on the same page regarding terminology, record use and action steps, and cut down on lameness in your herd.