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Racehorse Eldaafer, Companion Goats Arrive at Old Friends
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Eldaafer at Old Friends with his inseparable companions, the goats Google and Yahoo.
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Eldaafer, winner of the 2010 Breeders' Cup Marathon, has been retired to Old Friends in Georgetown, Kentucky.
The 9-year-old gelding, who suffered a career-ending suspensory injury in November, arrived at the Central Kentucky Thoroughbred retirement facility June 2 along with his inseparable companions, the goats Google and Yahoo.
On the track, Eldaafer lived up to his name, which translates as "the victorious."
Campaigned by several owners throughout his career, Eldaafer had developed a reputation early on for being very difficult. But he began to live up to his potential when he came under the patient eye of trainer Diane Alvarado. In his first start out of her barn, Eldaafer earned his first graded stakes win in the 2009 Brooklyn Handicap, going a mile-and-a-half on the dirt. He went on to make his first Breeders' Cup Marathon appearance later that year at Santa Anita Park where he finished seventh.
In 2010, a victory on the Polytrack in the Turfway Park Fall Championship guaranteed the gelding a second chance in the Marathon. He sailed smoothly to a 1 3/4-length victory in a tumultuous race at Churchill Downs that was memorable for the televised post-race row between jockeys Calvin Borel and Javier Castellano.
Eldaafer retired with earnings of $1,031,835 from 13 wins, three seconds, and seven thirds in 46 starts.
"Eldaafer is a sturdy throwback to a time when stamina and strength were valued," said Old Friends president Michael Blowen. "We're very grateful that his connections trust Old Friends to take care of his well-deserved retirement."
Originally published on BloodHorse.com.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Brandon Belt trimmed his beard in anticipation of a salary arbitration hearing. Now he can let his hair down.
A relieved Belt rejoined the Giants on Thursday, one day after missing the club's first full-squad workout to return from St. Petersburg. Belt arrived there Tuesday night and was spared the anxiety of a hearing when he and the club agreed to a one-year, $2.9 million contract.
It was an instance of delayed gratification for the first baseman, in a sense. A star pitcher at Hudson High School in Lufkin, Texas, Belt was led to believe that the Chicago Cubs would draft him and pay him a seven-figure signing bonus. But the Cubs passed on Belt and Boston selected him in the 11th round, prompting him to attend college.
So when Belt's agent, J.D. Smart, called him in his hotel room to inform him of the agreement, the financial windfall held extra significance. Asked whether there was anything "magical" about the salary figure, Belt said, "It was magical to me. I've been waiting on a phone call like that since I was in high school. It's a pretty special moment for me."
Belt's next contract could be a multi-year deal, a possibility Giants general manager Brian Sabean has raised. Serious negotiations have not yet begun, but Belt would welcome this development.
"I think anybody would be open to a long-term extension, especially with this organization," he said. "It's a first-class organization."
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Giants manager Bruce Bochy used a simple standard to judge Thursday's beginning of live batting practice, with genuine hitters facing genuine pitchers.
Nobody was injured.
"It does tell me that guys weren't overamped and were ready to do well," Bochy said. "Usually you get a couple of guys hurt."
Ehire Adrianza provided one of the session's highlights. Competing for a backup infielder's job, he startled onlookers by homering off Yusmeiro Petit. Adrianza has sparkled defensively at shortstop during eight years in the Giants' farm system, but he'll have to gain competence at second and third base to win a job.
"It's no problem for me to play second," said Adrianza, who has taken ground balls there during the early days of workouts. He said he'll soon begin practicing at third.
Adrianza has no Minor League options remaining, so he'd be exposed on waivers if the Giants attempted to return him to Triple-A. He addressed this situation the way most players do.
"I can't control that," he said. "The only thing I can control is to play baseball."
Rookie left-hander Edwin Escobar yielded a pair of long drives to Michael Morse, including a home run, but looked mostly smooth. Escobar is the most experienced among the Giants' legion of pitching prospects and thus has the best chance of arriving in San Francisco first.
"He has a great changeup, he keeps the ball down and he works both sides of the plate really well," Morse said.
Bochy was enthused about left-hander Jeremy Affeldt, whose 2013 season included a pulled right side, a strained left groin and a sports hernia. Affeldt threw pain-free, prompting Bochy to say, "It was a good day for him."
Affeldt, who pitched in pain throughout 2013, felt enthused.
"If I was flying open [with his front shoulder] or not flying open, it didn't matter," he said. "It felt free and easy and I felt strong."
Chris Haft is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Haft-Baked Ideas, and follow him on Twitter at @sfgiantsbeat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Hello dear coders! i really need help!
i have this mod for Garry's mod that i have been trying to fix since they made a big patch and changed alot in the codings
(the major problem is that i dont even know what type of coding it is but i guess regular c++)
its a gun wich will slow down time when you shoot!
but it doesnt ! and i think i have found where the problem is (THINK!)
function SWEP:PrimaryAttack()
if ( !self:CanPrimaryAttack() ) then return end
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timer.Simple(0, game.ConsoleCommand, "host_timescale 0.03\n")
timer.Simple(0.01, game.ConsoleCommand, "pp_motionblur 1\n")
timer.Simple(1.05, game.ConsoleCommand, "pp_motionblur 0\n")
timer.Simple(1.05, game.ConsoleCommand, "host_timescale 1\n")
timer.Simple(0.35, function() self.OwnerropWeapon(self.Owner:GetActiveWeapon()) end)
self.Weapon:SetNextSecondaryFire( CurTime() + self.Primary.Delay )
self.Weapon:SetNextPrimaryFire( CurTime() + self.Primary.Delay )
if ( !self:CanPrimaryAttack() ) then return end
self.Weapon:EmitSound( self.Primary.Sound )
self:CSShootBullet( self.Primary.Damage, self.Primary.Recoil, self.Primary.NumShots, self.Primary.Cone )
self:TakePrimaryAmmo( 1 )
self.Owner:ViewPunch( Angle( math.Rand(-self.Primary.RecoilXRand,-self.Primary.RecoilXRand) * self.Primary.Recoil, math.Rand(self.Primary.RecoilYRand,-self.Primary.RecoilYRand) *self.Primary.Recoil, 0 ) )
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a resident of another community
on Jul 26, 2011 at 2:12 pm
You cannot force a parent to give their child a vaccine. If you actually read the bill it clearly supports that.
foot not # 2 shows "Exemptions permitted for verified medical conditions or personal beliefs."
Directly from their own website.
State of California—Health and Human Services Agency
California Department of Public Health
Director Governor
Assembly Bill 354 Becomes Law
2011 Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Immunization Requirements for Students
September 30, 2010 (Updated December 9, 2010)
Whooping cough (pertussis) has been widespread in California during 2010. The
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recommends that all Californians 10
years and older receive a booster shot against pertussis (also known as "Tdap"1).
Moreover, Assembly Bill 354, now chaptered into California law, requires students to be
immunized against pertussis2:
For the 2011-12 school year only, all students entering 7th through 12th grades will
need proof of a Tdap booster shot before starting school. This requirement:
• Begins July 1, 2011.
• Can be met by the CDPH recommendation to receive one dose of Tdap vaccine
on or after the 10th birthday3.
• Applies to all public and private schools.
• Does not affect students enrolled in summer school.
Beginning July 1, 2012, and beyond, all students entering the 7th grade will need
proof of a Tdap booster shot before starting school.
Starting now, please use your school websites, newsletters, report card messages, and
other communications to send the following information:
Pertussis is widespread. If your child 10 years and older has not yet received the 'Tdap'
pertussis booster shot, please contact your doctor or health department. Getting a
booster shot now will protect your child against the ongoing threat of pertussis and meet
a new school requirement that begins in the 2011-12 school year (California law -
Assembly Bill 354). Adults are also advised to get a pertussis booster shot, if they
haven't already, to protect themselves, their families, and their students.
Updates on implementing this new law will be posted later in the 2010-2011 school year
at www.getimmunizedca.org, which currently has general information about pertussis
disease and immunization.
1 "Tdap" = Tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine.
2 Exemptions permitted for verified medical conditions or personal beliefs.
3 If a student has received a dose of Tdap on or after the 7th birthday, the student will meet the school
immunization requirement
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Mountain View Voice Staff Writer
on Jul 26, 2011 at 2:27 pm
Nick V is a registered user.
Hi Brandon. I am aware. I was aware when I wrote the story. I included information on the exemption in the third-to-last paragraph:
"For those who do not wish their child to receive the booster, the law allows parents to decline the vaccine either for religious reasons or because of personal beliefs. Fenstersheib said he doesn't recommend skipping the shot."
a resident of another community
on Jul 26, 2011 at 3:50 pm
I'm right next door in Palo Alto, and hope this gets more national attention, and helps develop better national standards. For all the people who point out that the government "cannot force a parent to give their child a vaccine"... they are absolutely correct.
But as a parent who doesn't want their kids threatened by others' personal beliefs against immunization and preventable illnesses, I'd be in complete support of a national standard, whereby any child who is not immunized for the most common, threatening diseases simply cannot attend public school.
Everyone is free to do what they want for their own kids - but not mine. We have enough trouble just fighting all the colds and flu viruses they bring home every week.
a resident of another community
on Jul 26, 2011 at 5:11 pm
The current policy makes no sense as it bans from school some non-immunized children while letting others in. Imagine if we had the same standard for smoking for instance?
That whole concept of vaccination opt-out is actually very bizarre to me.
I grew up in France where there is no opt-out; every single kid gets vaccinated for free right at school and without complaints from anyone.
Of course, it probably helps that each town in France has at least one street and one school named after Louis Pasteur :)
a resident of another community
on Jul 26, 2011 at 6:57 pm
In 2010, California had 10 infant deaths from pertussis out of over half a million births. There were no deaths to children over one, teens, or adults. California has 10 million residents under 18. Ten deaths in ten million minors, the math isn't hard, it's one in a million. So why does every teen need to get this shot? Short answer, they don't.
The Tdap vaccine has a high rate of serious adverse reactions. In clinical trials, the rate of temperature over 103 degrees was 1:500. Many other serious adverse reactions were reported at high rates. Check for yourself, here is the package insert that your doctor gets:
Web Link
Every parent is entitled to take the personal beliefs exemption. Simply sign the boxed area on the back of the form linked below and your child is in school unconditionally. If the school denies admission, they are in violation of state law and the administrators can be held accountable.
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a resident of Waverly Park
on Jul 27, 2011 at 2:19 pm
May not kill you, but here's why it's a good thing to try and prevent (from wikipedia):
"Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial disease caused by Bordetella pertussis. Symptoms are initially mild, and then develop into severe coughing fits, which produce the namesake high-pitched "whoop" sound in infected babies and children when they inhale air after coughing.[1] The coughing stage lasts for approximately six weeks before subsiding. In some countries, this disease is called the 100 days' cough or cough of 100 days.[2]...The classic symptoms of pertussis are a paroxysmal cough, inspiratory whoop, and vomiting after coughing.[5] The cough from pertussis has been documented to cause subconjunctival hemorrhages, rib fractures, urinary incontinence, hernias, post-cough fainting, and vertebral artery dissection.[5]"
a resident of Waverly Park
on Jul 27, 2011 at 2:21 pm
Here's more from the same article:
"Common complications of the disease include pneumonia, encephalopathy, earache, or seizures.
Most healthy older children and adults will have a full recovery from pertussis, however those with comorbid conditions can have a higher risk of morbidity and mortality.
Infection in newborns is particularly severe. Pertussis is fatal in an estimated one in 100 infants under two months, and fatal in one in 200 infants aged two to 12 months. Infants under one are also more likely to develop complications (e.g., pneumonia (20%), encephalopathy, seizures (1%), failure to thrive, and death (0.2%)). Pertussis can cause severe paroxysm-induced cerebral hypoxia and apnea. Reported fatalities from pertussis in infants have increased substantially over the past 20 years.[15]"
The mortality rate is low in this country BECAUSE we vaccinate. If we did not, mortality rates would go way up.
a resident of another community
on Jul 27, 2011 at 5:42 pm
"The mortality rate is low in this country BECAUSE we vaccinate. If we did not, mortality rates would go way up"
Just saying something doesn't make it true. Notice how the ten infant deaths were weighted toward the beginning of the outbreak? That is because doctors weren't looking for it and didn't treat it appropriately. Once doctors and hospitals were aware of the situation, the death rate dropped dramatically as the proper care was given.
Nobody is saying pertussis is a walk in the park, it's a nasty disease. However, when treated appropriately, deaths and complications are rare.
All of your statistics are regarding infants, yet this article discusses mandates for teenagers. The stats are for infants because lasting consequences for those over one year of age almost never happen. Bottom line, teenagers are being forced to get the shot in the name of "herd immunity" (google it) to protect infants. Yet no one says that, they pretend teenagers are at serious risk. They are not, it's a lie. Parents are being manipulated.
Again, all parents are entitled to exercise the personal beliefs exemption. Simply sign on the back of the form at the link below and submit it when registering for school.
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a resident of another community
on Jul 27, 2011 at 6:02 pm
BTW, herd immunity might be a worthwhile goal if the vaccine were safe and effective. However, the Tdap vaccine has a high adverse reaction rate and also a high failure rate. Nearly a quarter of the time the vaccine fails. This is not a copy and paste from Wikipedia, but the actual package insert supplied by the vaccine manufacturer. A couple of quotes about the vaccine from the package insert:
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"The mechanism of protection from B pertussis disease is not well understood."
"The protective efficacy against mild pertussis (defined as at least one day of cough with laboratory-confirmed B pertussis infection) was 77.9%" (In other words, it fails 21% of the time)
"Before administration of Adacel vaccine, the patient's current health status and medical history should be reviewed in order to determine whether any contraindications exist and to assess the benefits and risks of vaccination." (How many pharmacists or school nurses actually do this?)
"Epinephrine Hydrochloride Solution (1:1,000) and other appropriate agents and equipment should be available for immediate use in case an anaphylactic or acute hypersensitivity reaction occurs."
"Before administration of Adacel vaccine, health-care providers should inform the vaccine recipient and/or parent or guardian of the benefits and risks." (Again, does this ever happen?)
"It is also not known whether Adacel vaccine can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Adacel vaccine should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed." (The CA Dept of Public Health says all pregnant women should get the shot)
"Throughout the 6-month follow-up period in the principal safety study, serious adverse events were reported in 1.5% of Adacel vaccine recipients and 1.4% in Td vaccine recipients. Two serious adverse events in adults were neuropathic events that occurred within 28 days of Adacel vaccine administration; one severe migraine with unilateral facial paralysis and one diagnosis of nerve compression in neck and left arm."
Please do your own research before allowing your teen to get this shot. All parents are entitled to exercise the personal beliefs exemption if they so choose.
a resident of Waverly Park
on Jul 29, 2011 at 4:47 pm
@Jeff - There are risks with every vaccination and medication, I grant you. Aspirin, ibuprofen, penicillin, you name it, it can always kill someone. I know what herd immunity is, I actually didn't need to google it, thanks though.
Here's a link to the Mayo Clinic's site on Whooping Cough. (A tad more reliable than Wikipedia).
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And yes, mortality from the disease is primarily a risk to infants, but older kids, teens and adults can still be pretty stinking sick with it. And even those who have been vaccinated can get it -- the effectiveness wears off over time, which is why the booster is important. Teens missing a couple of weeks of school because of it, and spreading it around to other unvaccinated teens, sounds like a nightmare to me. Hard enough to get through high school without being out sick for weeks or feeling so weak from a preventable disease that you can't keep up with the work. A woman I work with caught it a few months back, she was pretty sick. Did NOT sound like fun. Did she die? No. Did she have permanent damage? No. Was she out of work for a couple of week and feeling really lousy? Yes.
Yes, parents do have the right to opt out. And as more parents opt out of vaccinating their infants, more and more cases of it will appear.
a resident of another community
on Jul 30, 2011 at 7:21 am
I appreciate your willingness to discuss this, and I agree that pertussis is no fun. My objection is to the mandate that every teenager get this shot when the mortality rate is very low (1:1 million), the vaccine has a high failure rate (22% of the time), and also a high serious adverse reaction rate (1.5% of the time!).
Check out this graph using vital statistics from the US and UK from 1901 on. It clearly shows that pertussis deaths had plummeted long before widespread introduction of the vaccine in the late 1940's. The death rate had dropped over 95% in the UK and 90% in the US before the vaccine.
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This was due to improved sanitation and a better understanding of how the disease was spread and how to treat it. The vaccine did not save us, it just sped up the decline a little bit at the tail end of a long decline. Please check out the graph, the makers of the vaccine and those pushing it are lying.
Do you know that the vaccine manufacturers are indemnified from any liability by the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986? Once a vaccine makes it on the CDC schedule, the manufacturer has ZERO liability. Couple that with mandates at the state level; it's the ultimate crony capitalists dream. People are forced by law to buy your product, and they can't boycott or sue you if it injures them. Think about that.
One last thought; If it's so important for teenagers to get this shot to protect public health, why hasn't the state mandated it for adults? I have not had a pertussis shot since I was five years old. That was over 40 years ago, the immunity has long since worn off. I'm a regular typhoid Mary according to these people, but no mandate for me or you. We don't have a mandate because we can vote. Adults would not put up with it and the legislature knows it. So instead, they foist this on kids who have no voice in the system. Have you gotten the shot?


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Other than a few decorative feathers blown into bushes and green glitter lining the cracks in a sidewalk, evidence of Savannah's massive St. Patrick's Day Parade and festival was all but gone early Sunday afternoon.
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That didn't matter to 26-year-old Lucy Turek, who just got out of the Marine Corps and was grinning and dancing in front of Wild Wing Café to live music in still-crowded City Market.
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"I missed the parade, but I got to drive down in a convertible, so that wasn't bad," she said.
Besides, Sunday was actually St. Patrick's Day, and the veteran who until recently was stationed at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., was happy to be celebrating in one of her favorite cities.
"Love Savannah — one of my favorite cities in the world," she said. "I love the people here, I love the parks here, I love the positive energy here."
Back at work
Outside of City Market, things were moving a little slower. After an intensely busy Saturday, 20-year-old Leah Hauck and her 7-month-old miniature pinscher, Chestnut, were relaxing in Hauck's Royal Bike Taxi just south of Ellis Square while there weren't any customers.
"It was kind of really busy yesterday," Hauck said. "We moved around a lot. This year was kind of a blur. I'm really tired."
Hauck wasn't the only downtown worker who was tired after a gruelling day but still on the job.
Though he went home about 12:15 a.m. Sunday, Moon River Brewing Co. co-owner John Pinkerton was back at the popular Bay Street eatery bright and early.
"I was here at 6 a.m.," he said. "I had to make beer this morning."
Having just opened a new outdoor beer garden and pavilion area at the brewery about a week before St. Patrick's Day festivities began, Pinkerton said Moon River had a good crowd Saturday night.
"It's been a little harder for us to gauge because we have almost twice the seating capacity," he said. "We did do more business than last year, but we certainly didn't do double."
A 14-year veteran of St. Patrick's Day festivities in Savannah, Pinkerton said late-night revelers behaved pretty well.
"This is the first year I didn't actually throw anybody out," he said.
St. Patrick's Day newbies
One of Savannah's newest restaurants, all-vegetarian eatery VegHeads on Whitaker Street, also had a pretty lucrative weekend, despite admittedly not offering food appealing to the average reveler.
"The majority of the attendees, they're looking for beer food," said David Rowland, chef and co-owner. "... Maybe they thought it wouldn't sustain them. Who knows? It wasn't our clientele out there, but overall we did well."
Rowland had managers come to town from the original VegHeads location in Asheville, N.C., to help on Saturday. The new restaurant stayed open from 10 a.m Saturday to 2 a.m. Sunday, and business picked up as it got later, Rowland said.
Even people who might otherwise be turned off to a vegetarian restaurant ordered Korean barbecue tempeh wraps and falafel wraps as the lines picked up outside other late-night restaurants.
"They came in because they didn't want to wait in line," Rowland said. "They were dying to be fed. They were hungry. ... They were very pleased for the most part."
Across the street at Sweet Carolina Cupcakes, open since July, business boomed all day Saturday and had returned to normal Sunday.
The bakery opened early Saturday serving coffee and muffins and closed at 10 p.m. after the last of about 1,500 cupcakes had been sold.
"It was definitely crazier once the parade broke up," said front desk manager Cadell Martin. "That's when everyone was walking the streets, and we got hit in big waves."
Their hottest seller was the Irish Car Bomb cupcake, of which about 35 dozen were made on Saturday.
"It's exactly like the drink," said Kholood Wikhian, the kitchen manager who baked the cupcakes. "It's a chocolate Guinness cake with an Irish whiskey ganache filling and a Bailey's butter cream."
Pretty well-behaved crowds
For the most part, said police and parade officials, the crowds were well-behaved during the festival.
"We thought it was an excellent parade," said Brendan Sheehan, chairman of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee. "It was a pretty quick parade. We didn't really have any accidents, everybody had a good time and the weather cooperated."
Sheehan said that in his eyes, the parade, which featured more than 300 units and several thousand marchers, went "smooth as silk."
"The police and EMS were there to support us," he said. "I couldn't ask for better results for all the hard work from everybody."
Despite making 79 arrests, police say the many thousands of revelers saturating an expanded festival zone over the weekend were mostly manageable.
"The crowd performed very, very well," said Savannah-Chatham police spokesman Julian Miller. "We had a large number of people. ... It was a little more difficult to cover that spread-out area, but it gave people room. They weren't bumping into each other.
"The majority of the people were great. You had a few people who were overserved and they got into things they didn't need to get into."
Most of the arrests took place between 4 p.m. Saturday and 4 a.m. Sunday. Miller said 44 arrests were processed in the police command center on River Street, and the other 35 in a command center at St. Julian Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Seventy charges were misdemeanors, two were felonies and seven were city ordinance violations, Miller said. Sixty-eight people were taken to the Chatham County jail, six to court and three released on subpoena.
More than 300 metro police officers worked the festival, and officers from other agencies were on hand to assist, Miller said.
Specialized units such as the mounted patrol were used, and the department even brought in a 30-foot-tall observation tower to Ellis Square.
"We did have a couple people who tried to climb it," Miller said. "We had an officer there who explained to them that it wasn't a good idea."
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Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Horses
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Consider providing a concentrated feed if your horse has a nutrient deficiency. But just any concentrate won't do--ensure the product you choose is formulated for your horse's circumstances.
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Depending on his lifestyle and location, your horse might be at risk for suffering subtle but serious vitamin and mineral imbalances
For the most part, horse owners have little to fear when it comes to nutrient deficiencies in their horses' diets. Nowadays many horses consume commercially prepared feed balanced for their energy, protein, vitamin, and mineral needs.
Kathleen Crandell, PhD, equine nutritionist at Kentucky Equine Research, explains that most horse owners in the United States have access to good-quality forages, and North American horses live fairly healthy lives. However, we shouldn't take these things for granted. "Nutrient deficiencies in the U.S. tend to be subclinical rather than clinical," she says. "Clinical means there are obvious signs. Subclinical means symptoms are vague. If the horse is not taking in enough nutrients, the problems may show in subtle ways. For example, a front-end lameness could be the result of an imbalance of calcium and phosphorus in the diet. We might put the blame on exercise or an accident, and not relate it to nutrient deficiencies."
At-Risk Horses and Common Deficiencies
Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS, performance horse nutritionist for Mars Horse-care US Inc. and Buckeye Nutrition, says horses at risk for developing nutrient deficiencies include high-level performance horses, pregnant and lactating mares, growing horses up to 2 years of age, and horses that are stalled 24/7 on an all-hay diet with no pasture access.
"Also at risk are horses living in a state deficient in certain nutrients," she says. "A lot of minerals vary depending on location, soil content, and the species of plants growing. Drought conditions can affect minerals, too. But we do know that areas with soil deficient in selenium (for example) include the Midwest, East Coast, and some parts of the West Coast." Selenium supports horses' immune function, so a lack of it can impede a horse's ability to fight off infection.
Crandell says horses on hay-only diets can become vitamin E deficient over time. This potent antioxidant enhances immune function, facilitates cellular respiration, aids DNA synthesis, and improves the absorption and storage of vitamin A, among other roles. Fresh grass contains high levels, but these drop once the grass is cut for hay and stored. There are two diseases associated with a vitamin E deficiency: equine motor neuron disease, a rare oxidative disorder that impacts motor neurons in the spinal cord, and equine degenerative myoencephalopathy, a disease characterized by brain stem and spinal cord deterioration. Testing is the only way to know for sure if a forage is deficient in E; horses on hay-only diets might need vitamin E supplementation.
Researchers have shown that horses' bodies absorb and utilize natural vitamin E better than they do the synthetic, says Crandell. So if you choose to supplement, she suggests checking the product's label to see what type of vitamin E (tocopherol) it contains: Natural vitamin E is d-α tocopherol, and synthetic vitamin E is dl-α tocopherol.
Vitamin A is important for vision, bone and muscle growth of young horses, reproduction, healthy skin, and immune response to infection. Crandell says horses get their vitamin A from forage but, similar to vitamin E, levels begin to decrease once the grass is cut for hay. "When green, grass has plenty of carotene, which is the source of vitamin A," she explains. "But when you start feeding only hay, sometimes horses don't get enough A. Usually A isn't a vitamin of concern because it is added into almost all commercial horse feeds, and if a horse gets enough green grass it's not an issue at all."
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps boost the immune system, notes Crandell. Horses' bodies produce vitamin C naturally, but when stressed they might not make enough. "We're talking long-term stress," she adds. "Weaning a foal would be an example. In a study looking at blood levels of vitamin C in foals being weaned, the levels dropped during that stressful time."
Horses off their feed due to illness and/or stress can develop B vitamin deficiencies. The equine hindgut (the large intestine, which consists of the cecum and the colon) contains billions of microbes that digest forage and produce B vitamins, which have a variety of functions such as maintaining healthy skin and muscle, promoting cell growth and division, and enhancing the immune and nervous systems.
"If a horse isn't eating enough or if their hindgut is too acidic (due to too much grain and not enough forage) or if the horse has a fever or colic, the hindgut can become out of balance, which compromises production of B vitamins," Crandell explains. "But again, good-quality feeds have B vitamins included in the mix."
Some trainers and owners believe low magnesium causes nervousness and insulin resistance in certain horses, although Crandell says she rarely sees a diet that is low or deficient in magnesium. "People are feeding magnesium in therapeutic doses to calm a horse, and some say it reduces the thick, cresty neck and the risk of foundering in insulin resistant horses," she says. "So far, there are no scientific studies supporting this claim, and results are largely anecdotal."
A diet can be salt-deficient, causing metabolic issues, if a horse does not have access to salt. "Forages are low in sodium and chloride (together they make salt), and commercial feeds usually only add less than 0.5% salt to the feed," Crandell explains. "Deficiency signs in the idle horse are not obvious but are much worse if the horse is exercising and sweating."
Sometimes it's not a deficiency that causes a problem but, rather, an imbalance. The mineral calcium is important for muscle contraction, cell membrane function, and blood coagulation, and phosporus is important for energy transfer. Deficiencies in these minerals are rare, says Crandell, but ratio imbalances can mean detrimental effects.
"Calcium and phosphorus need to be balanced in a 1-1 ratio for adult horses; growing horses need 2-1 (ratio, calcium to phosphorus)," Janicki explains. "If that ratio is inverted you'll have definite bone problems, such as osteochondritis dissecans--a cartilage disorder characterized by the presence of large flaps of cartilage or loose cartilaginous bodies within a joint--and epiphysitis (inflammation of the ends of the long bones), in your young horse."
Is My Horse Deficient?
Our sources say there's no easy answer to this question, and to complicate -matters further, Crandell says blood tests aren't conclusive. Veterinarians can measure certain vitamins and minerals reliably, such as selenium and vitamins B, D, and E, using blood tests, but they can't accurately measure vitamin A (which is stored in the liver) and the minerals calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium. "The reason for this is because of homeostatic regulation in the blood, which means that the body tries to keep the same level in the bloodstream," she says. "So, when needed, (these vitamins and minerals) will be released from the stores in the body, such as in the bones and liver, and put into the blood. So a blood test can appear normal, even if the horse is deficient."
However, horses can exhibit clinical signs specific to each vitamin and mineral deficiency. Janicki says that abnormal behaviors, premature fatigue and other performance problems, or issues with grazing and consuming feed (and no outward signs of any other disorder) can indicate nutrient deficiency.
Correcting an Imbalance
Our sources agree that you must be cautious when correcting an imbalance so as not to overcorrect and provide too many minerals and vitamins. "You have to be careful and look at the amount the horse is receiving in his concentrate already," says Janicki.
Both sources recommend contacting an equine nutritionist for advice on correcting imbalances. Many feed companies offer consultations free of charge. "Talk to a nutritionist and see if there's an issue that can be explained," says Janicki. "Most nutrient deficiencies can be reversed. The severe ones are iodine, in which case the horse will have a goiter (an enlarged thyroid gland, visible as swelling behind the jaw); and the calcium and phosphorus ratio imbalance, which can cause skeletal issues."
Janicki warns that the last thing you want to do is start feeding vitamins and minerals indiscriminately when you think your horse is deficient in a nutrient. "More than likely the problem can be more than one thing," she says.
Simple Solutions
There are three ways to tailor your horse's diet so he receives the nutrients he needs. First, if he doesn't need the calories grain supplies, simply provide a mineral block or loose minerals plus good-quality forage. If you live in a selenium-deficient area, look for a product that contains this mineral. If you do offer a commercial feed, also provide a salt lick because, as mentioned, the amount in these feeds does not usually meet horses' requirements.
"They've done studies on whether horses have enough nutritional wisdom to eat the nutrient they are lacking, but apart from an appetite for salt, they don't appear to," says Crandell. "Nowadays nutrients are mixed with salt to get the horse to eat them. Horses aren't looking for selenium, but they will get some when they come over for salt."
The second choice is offering a ration or hay balancer. Janicki says this is a good choice for a horse that doesn't need a significant source of calories.
The third choice is providing concentrated feed, to which manufacturers have added vitamins and minerals. But just any concentrate won't do, says Crandell--it's important to choose the product formulated for your horse's circumstances. "For instance, if you have a broodmare, you want the product for broodmares," she says. "But you must make sure you feed at least the minimum of the recommended daily amount or else the horse won't get all the nutrients he or she needs. If the minimum recommended amount is too much for the horse, then look for a lower intake feed or ration balancer or add a vitamin and mineral supplement."
Take-Home Message
Don't hesitate to seek advice from a nutritionist, says Janicki. "The majority of the horse's diet is forage, so have your hay tested by your feed company or cooperative service extension," she says, to get a baseline for your horse's nutrient intake. "Also remember that indiscriminately adding supplements to your horse's diet has the possibility of throwing off the balance. In short, consider the entire diet from forage to concentrate."
About the Author
Sharon Biggs Waller
Sharon Biggs Waller is a freelance writer for equine science and human interest publications. Her work has appeared in several publications and on several websites, and she is a classical dressage instructor.
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Posters and Election Propaganda
A blog dedicated to the examination of communications in election campaigns, with a focus on posters
Sunday, September 7, 2008
British election posters (unlike those in the U.S.—at least the authorized ones) are often striking in design and/or visually outrageous. Not only are they generally more negative, but also more issue-oriented. One poster, issued by the Conservative Party in 1997, titled "New Labour, New Danger," depicted Tony Blair with demonic, red eyes; others in the campaign included "New Labour, New Taxes" (which had a purse with red eyes) and "New Labour, No Britain" (featuring a white flag). Another poster, this time distributed by the Labour Party in 2001, caricatured opposition leader William Hague sporting Margaret Thatcher's hairdo.
Such practices go way back. In the early nineteenth century, all the British parties distributed millions of full-color posters that ridiculed their opponents and their policies. At the right is one, issued by the Conservatives in 1909, which illustrates "socialism" as a demon (i.e., the Liberals, primarily) choking Britannia, wearing the belt of "prosperity" and stomping on the nation's shield. By the 1920s, Tory posters (directed now at the Labour Party) employed "bewhiskered, blood-stained Bolsheviki of the usual caricature type," according to The New York Times; one poster, featuring a "Red" returning to Russia with bundles of banknotes, turned out the lyrics "Bolshevik, Bolshevik, where have you been? Over to England, where the 'Reds' are still green?"
In Great Britain, where television time for political parties and candidates is limited, and no advertisements are allowed on either television or radio, there are no legal limitations on expenditures for posters and billboards. Consequently, posters in British election campaigns have a more significant role than in the United States.
There is some evidence to indicate that these poster campaigns have an effect on voters. One focus group study, for example, showed that posters influenced young British swing voters during the 1996 election campaign. The modern billboard and poster attacks on Blair, Hague, and other leaders—and their positions— were a continuation of a tradition in British politics, begun over one hundred years ago with the negative printed advertisements against Benjamin Disraeli, William Gladstone, and Lloyd George, and their parties.
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"Good" to know that even without our insane political TV ad system they'd still be manipulating the message. Propaganda will find a way, eh?
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http://www.kcrg.com/home/top-9/Beezow-Doo-Doo-Zopittybop-Bop-Bop-Faces-Drug-Charges-in-Washington-Co-219990661.htmlOk, so it's not a baby given the name but rather someone who chose the name themselves. But it is a funny name!
Just seen elsewhere on the internets:Le'Genius Wisdom [Lastname]
Wow..that seems to be a big name to live up to.
When my siter in law was pregnant, early on she was mentioning names.I heard Heiress, and I'm sure my face was interesting as I tried to figure out how to respond. So she spelled the name, E-r-I-s. Oh, I had a mental connection there! "Like the goddess of Discord?"Not my finest moment, but if the name was truly in contention, I don't feel too bad about basically letting them know the first thing that popped into my mind.Probably for the best the baby was a boy.
We saw one last night - "Jazzman". A woman, working at the restaurant we ate at - and she was white, for those who think that it's a racial thing. ...
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I'm growing increasingly uncomfortable with some of the 'funny' names submitted here.Not to put too fine a point on it, a lot of the names are basically names (or naming conventions) associated with black communities. There have been many studies which show that such names hinder employment prospects, hinder chances of getting housing, and even cause children to be treated differently by teachers.To say that sterotypically black names are 'funny' is highly problematic, and feeds into the kind of insidious urban legend we see exemplified in the tales of La-a, and the -jello twins. I'm all for laughing at somebody who names their child 'Super T-Rex III', but I can't stand by and see the Shaniquas and DeShawns of this world being mocked because of their ethnic and cultural background.
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Ray Allen would be great, as others have said would complement our existing pieces, spreading the floor for Melo, Lin (assuming he signs) and Shump (when healthy).
I would take a look at Tracy McGrady for the Vet Min. Feasibly could backup 3 positions (PG, SG, SF) and would add a veteran presence coming off the bench. There was talk of him signing for less money to come off the bench when we were going after LeBron/Wade/AN Other max contract in 2010 and although age and injuries have taken their toll, maybe a 1 or 2 year Vet Min deal could be of some benefit, especially if (and correct me if I'm wrong, I'm not totally up to speed with cap restrictions) signing for the Vet Min wouldn't affect our cap space/MLE etc too much if at all.
This roster, if possible (like I said, I am far from familiar with cap limitations so this might be totally impossible), would IMO put us in a great position to challenge for a title.
PG: Lin, Nash/Kidd (MLE), Douglas
SG: Fields, Shump, Allen, JR
SF: Melo, McGrady, Novak
PF: Amar'e, Jorts, Odom?? (Bi-Annual exception?? Do we have this? Will Dallas waive/cut him? Lots to think about here)
C: Tyson, Jordan
Plus any draft picks we add...


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As East rivals, Showalter to see Dickey's knuckler often
Back with Rangers, O's skipper convinced right-hander to focus on one pitch
By Bob Bellone / Special to MLB.com
SARASOTA, Fla. -- Orioles manager Buck Showalter hopes his baseball savvy doesn't backfire on his bid for a second consecutive trip to the playoffs.
In 1995, Showalter was in his final season as manager of the Yankees when a light came on -- young Mariano Rivera was not destined to become a big-time starting pitcher with only one strong weapon in his arsenal.
Showalter dispatched the rookie right-hander and his now-famous cut fastball to the bullpen. The entire baseball world knows how that turned out.
In charge of the Rangers a decade later, Showalter convinced aging R.A. Dickey that only one pitch, a bewildering knuckleball, could extend his career in a starting role.
Showalter was reminded of his genius last June, when Dickey became the first National League pitcher in 68 years to go the distance in consecutive one-hitters. He struck out 13 Orioles in the second gem for the Mets.
Showalter is about to see much more of the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner, who was traded in December to one of the O's division rivals, the Blue Jays.
Last year, Rivera caused limited harm -- except to himself by tearing up his right knee shagging fly balls before a game at Kansas City in May -- but he looks typically solid entering his farewell tour.
"I was not born with a great knuckleball, like he was born with a great cutter," Dickey said of Rivera before leaving his new teammates to represent the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic. "I had to really, really work at it. It was grueling."
Chen pleased with outing against Minor Leaguers
SARASOTA, Fla. -- An open date in the exhibition schedule Monday did not slow down the preparation of Wei-Yin Chen for his sophomore season in Baltimore's rotation. In a light rain at the Buck O'Neil Baseball Complex, the left-hander worked five innings against a cast of Class A Tampa Bay prospects.
Chen allowed two earned runs, struck out two, walked one and hit another. He might have fared better against a lineup of seasoned veterans.
"These Minor Leaguers swing at every pitch I throw, so it messed up my tempo a little bit," the Taiwan native said through interpreter Tim Lin.
Some sloppy play behind him also disrupted the flow of the outing, but Chen accomplished what he set out to do.
"I wouldn't complain about our defense, because even in the Major Leagues, you always have errors behind you," he said. "I still worked on my stuff. That's the only thing I wanted to do today."
Chen hopes to pitch 200 innings or more during the season. As a rookie, he came up just shy of that mark last season en route to a 12-11 record and a 4.02 ERA in a club-high 32 starts.
The need to gain strength over the offseason became apparent for Chen when he faded down the stretch. He was encouraged with his latest appearance, finishing with plenty of energy to work on his fastball and changeup before his removal.
"I feel stronger this year," he said, "and I feel really good about the season."
Worth noting
• The Baltimore Sun reported on Sunday night that longtime Orioles usher Charlie Zill has Stage 4 lung cancer. Best known for his "Zillbilly" dance during the seventh-inning stretch, the 55-year-old non-smoker told the newspaper he has been given a year to live.
• Left-hander Brian Matusz will start for the Orioles when they visit the Red Sox on Tuesday at 1:35 p.m. ET in Fort Myers, Fla.
Bob Bellone is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Bill Bader Sr. reveals track favorites and business gems in our first story celebrating the 2013 Golden Anniversary of Summit Motorsports Park
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NORWALK, Ohio -- Come along for a front porch visit with Bill Bader Sr. as part of the 2013 Golden Anniversary celebrations at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.
You've always wanted to know what he was thinking when he bought the property and how he muscled his way through the lean years, haven't you?
Bill Bader Sr. may have retired from the presidency of Summit Motorsports Park, but his "front porch" gathers dragsters, motorcycles and door cars instead of rocking chairs.
And the most important items you'll find on his front porch are people.
Come along. Let's visit with "Senior:"
Started in a farm field in 1963, Norwalk Dragway needed a new owner, a new vision by the early 1970's.
"In the winter of 1973-1974 we were just looking to expand our involvement in motorsports," Bill Bader Sr. said. "I had the Speedway in Sandusky at that time. The off seasons gave us a chance to reflect on what we did, but not be proactive."
Sandusky Speedway operated four months of the year, from May through August.
"We had an awful lot of time we weren't operating," Bill Bader Sr. said. "We were looking to increase our involvement in motorsports. The dragway was so close it seemed like a natural."
Norwalk Dragway owner Vince Schubert asked someone to approach Bill Bader Sr. about the purchase.
"Mr. Schubert was anxious to have someone in here and operating it," Bill Bader Sr. said. "He didn't want it to be dormant.
"It was convenient. We saw an opportunity. We seized it," Bill Bader Sr. said. "It was off to the races."
The longer season at the dragstrip -- from April through October -- broadened the footprint in their motorsports ventures, said Bill Bader Sr.
As Sandusky Speedway crew members gathered talents they applied them to Norwalk, said Bill Bader Sr.
"I think we certainly did develop a vision," Bill Bader Sr. said. "But clearly we just wanted to make a living in something we enjoyed.
"The Speedway gave me an opportunity to go to work every day excited, overjoyed literally every day," Bill Bader Sr. said. "It's not like going into a factory which I hated."
The scenario creating the most satisfaction in the heart of Bill Bader Sr. includes opening the gates wide for great races, welcoming racers who are happy and ready to come back, and showing fans a great time.
Part of the business growth included developing relationships with sponsors, beginning with local businesses, then spreading to regional and national sponsors.
"Then we did have a vision," Bill Bader Sr. said. "We used the word, 'front porch.' How did people perceive us through phone calls, signage, the gates when people pull in, parking, ticket sellers, various officials, security officers, ushers, food and beverage vendors, then competition officials.
"It all became developing an experience people could enjoy," Bill Bader Sr. said. "We believe excellent employee experiences would lead to super guest or customer experiences, which leads ultimately again to a great Norwalk to Summit Motorsports Park experience.
"It all goes hand in hand," Bill Bader Sr. said. "We developed that approach early on in the first year."
Cleanliness and maintenance received similar scrutiny.
"It was important that we had curb appeal, that our 'front porch' looked good," Bill Bader Sr. said. "Second, it was the entertainment program. They didn't come out here to look at our grandstands or grass.
"We learned to exceed their expectations," Bill Bader Sr. said. "That would generate the income. It all went hand in hand. Every bit of that was planned. We started to understand the order was important."
Eventually the day came in late 1997 when Bill Bader Sr. handed the keys to what was then Norwalk Raceway Park to his son, Bill Bader Jr., the current president of Summit Motorsports Park.
Co-owner with his son, Bill Bader Sr. serves on the Board of Directors, plans events and finesses marketing.
"Bill worked with me from when he was 10 years old, and Bobbie started two years later when she was 10 years old," Bill Bader Sr. said. "They worked with me side by side so many years. When the time came to turn the keys over to Bill, there was comfort there. I knew his goals matched mine.
"He was filled with those exact same details, the exact same goals," Bill Bader Sr. said. "I knew they would work hard to accomplish the same things I would accomplish. They knew how to do it, and they wanted to do it. There was no worry or concern at all.
"I'm proud of what they have accomplished," Bill Bader Sr. said. "What I missed were the people. I missed the staff around me; I missed customers who came every week, the sponsors.
"That is clearly what I miss," Bill Bader Sr. said. "But it's Billy's time; it's Bobbie's time; it's their turn.
"I don't feel I need to meddle," Bill Bader Sr. said. "It's frustrating at times, when they do something different from what I would do. I say, 'I would do it differently…' But then I say, 'But it's working their way.'
"It doesn't mean my way is the only way," Bill Bader Sr. said. "You want to jump right in, but you have to use restraint and let them do it their way."
The Bill Bader Sr. satisfaction quotient includes providing a super experience to all guests -- racers, fans, sponsors and suitcase promoters who rent the facility.
"I enjoy it the most when everyone is happy," Bill Bader Sr. said. "We have a big turnout and the fans are pumped up and happy.
"During the Halloween Classic the pits are full and the racers are happy to be here.
"Those are the rewards."
He chose two personal favorite jobs in the park.
"The position I like working is the head of staging," Bill Bader Sr. said. "Being the guy who interacts with the racers and gets acquainted with them a little bit. It's fast and quick, and you have to keep them moving along. You have to be 100 percent on your game.
"I also enjoy working as an event manager, coordinating an event from start to finish," Bill Bader Sr. said. "It's like being a general on the hill watching the war take place."
Bill Bader Sr. feels most proud of the relationships built over the years with all of the guests: racers, fans, sponsors and traveling promoters.
"The respect we have for them and they have for us," Bill Bader Sr. said. "Being able to call those people our friends; see them; give them a hug; knowing their wife, their children.
"The people side of it."
So, welcome to the Golden Anniversary of Summit Motorsports Park.
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Charming Kitten Heads Field of 10 for Hawthorne Derby
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Charming Kitten Heads Field of 10 for Hawthorne Derby
STICKNEY, IL -- Multiple Graded-stakes placed runner Charming Kitten drew the outside of a field of 10 for the 49th running of the Grade 3, $200,000 Hawthorne Derby. The Derby will go as the fifth race on a special Saturday evening card with a 5:00 PM first post and 7:05 PM post for the Hawthorne Derby.
Owned by Ken and Sarah Ramsey and trained by Todd Pletcher, Charming Kitten was victorious in the Kitten's Joy stakes on the Gulfstream Park turf in January. He followed up that effort with a second-place finish in the Grade 3 Palm Beach and a near miss while running third in the Grade 1 Blue Grass this spring. Those efforts led Charming Kitten to a very respectable ninth-place finish in the Kentucky Derby. Charming Kitten returned to the turf, with near misses while finishing second in both the Penn Mile and Grade 2 Virginia Derby. His most recent effort came in the slop at Saratoga as he ran fourth in the Grade 3 Hall of Fame. Ridden Saturday by Florent Geroux, Charming Kitten is the 7-2 morning line favorite in the Hawthorne Derby.
A pace threat in the Hawthorne Derby comes from Five Iron. Trained by Brian Lynch, Five Iron has won three consecutive races heading into the Hawthorne Derby, with the most recent victory coming in the Grade 3 Saranac at Saratoga. David Flores is named aboard Five Iron as the 4-1 second choice in the morning line.
Infinite Magic, Kid Dreams, and Dorsett all come into the Hawthorne Derby following their matchup in the Grade 2 Del Mar Derby in their last. In that race, the Richard Mettee trained Infinite Magic finished best of the trio, running second with a late closing move. The Neil Drysdale trained Kid Dreams ran fourth in that event while Dorseet would finish sixth, beaten only two-and-a-half lengths for the victory. Jockey Channing Hill is reunited with Infinite Magic, who he won the Grade 3 American Derby aboard as Infinite Magic is the 5-1 third choice. Kid Dreams will be guided by Francisco Torres at 6-1 in the line while Dorsett teams up with Kent Desormeaux and is 8-1 in the morning line.
Also coming out of the American Derby is Moro Tap. Trained by Mike Maker, Moro Tap followed his sixth-place finish in the American Derby with a recent win against older allowance runners at Kentucky Downs in his last. Chris Landeros gets the call aboard Moro Tap at 6-1.
The full field for the Hawthorne Derby:
PP Horse Jockey Trainer M/L
1 Kid Dreams F. Torres N. Drysdale 6-1
2 Mongolian Saturday E. Esquivel E. Ganbat 10-1
3 Dorsett K. Desormeaux M. Stidham 8-1
4 Infinite Magic C. Hill R. Mettee 5-1
5 Lukes Alley L. Contreras J. Carroll 12-1
6 Ultimo Trago I. Ocampo A. De la cerda 15-1
7 Moro Tap C. Landeros M. Maker 6-1
8 Five Iron D. Flores B. Lynch 4-1
9 Always Curious F. Boyce I. Correas 15-1
10 Charming Kitten F. Geroux T. Pletcher 7-2
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returns to Hawthorne on Friday, October 4 and concludes Sunday, December 29. Live racing will be conducted every
Wednesday-Sunday. First post Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday is 2:10
PM. On Fridays through November 29,
first post will be 3:10 PM. Saturday,
October 5 is a special night racing card with a 5:00 PM first post. Beginning December 4, first post will be 1:20
PM daily. Hawthorne Race Course is
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The Pirates were led by all-state harrier Carson Miller, who completed the 3.2-mile course with a time of 17:01. He was the individual champion and was followed by Logan Brown, 3rd (18:53), Tanner Howel, 5th (19:54), Dalton Van Horn (23:07) and Cody Davis (33:00).
"I was very proud of these young men today," Dover coach Mike Heath said. "Carson has been a strong leader all year and once again proved it today. He almost not only beat the 4-wheeler today but about got run over by it. Logan Brown and Tanner Howell had very strong runs, and Dalton Van Horn and Cody Davis were huge to the team as our anchors. Had they not run, we would not have had a chance. I don't think they know how important they are to this team. And what is good is their times are getting better, too. These guys working together today brought home this plaque."
The Lady Pirates were led by sophmore Sydney Hinkle, who won her event in 22:23. She was followed by running mate Taylar Sinyard (23:00, third place), Emily Stout (25:24, fifth place), Lincoln Heffley (28:00), Brooklyn Taylor (34:00) and Leanne Smith (36:27).
"These senior girls proved they are still one of the best teams around and like some of our previous teams, hopefully in the state," Heath explained. "Sydney, Taylar and Emily ran strong and medaled and much like the boys team, we were in dire need of Lincoln, Brooklyn and Leanne.
"Had we not had all of our runners going today, we wouldn't have had a chance. I'm very happy for all of them."
The junior Lady Pirates were led by seventh-grader Katie Hartzell with a time of 11:04 for the 1.5-mile course. She medaled and finished seventh overall.
She was followed by Shelby Hartzell (11:53), Hann Smith (11:53), Heather Lynch (12:07), Janna Smith (12:07), Briana Harner (12:18), Ashley Reichart (12:47), Mimi Hatchett (12:50), Sofie Housley (12:57), Madison Schalk (13:50), Lauren Kremers (13:55), Jordan "JJ" Jorgensen (13:55), Maykayla McBryde (14:00), Kirby Smith (14:10), Gracie Hartzell (14:10), Emma Ingmire (15:00), Samantha Moore (15:20), Ryahn Clark (17:30).
"Once again, I am proud of this young group of runners," Heath said. "They came out and competed. They are young, so they will get better if they stick with it."
Leading the junior Pirates was freshman Jayce Parker (11:25). He was followed by teammates Colby Taverner (11:59), Malcom Penka (12:28), Issac Talkington (12:28), Chandler Signor (13:25), and Jaden Hopkins (13:40).
"This group has a ways to go to," Heath said. "We need a few more numbers but if these guys stick together, I think they can be very competitive in the future. I have seen it happen a lot at Dover."


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Video: Dash cam released in fatal NM pursuit
Officers reported that the suspect drove erratically through neighborhoods at speeds up to 87 mph and refused to stop
By Chris Quintana
The Santa Fe New Mexican
SANTA FE, N.M. — A grand jury found that a state police officer was justified when he shot and killed a 39-year-old Santa Fe woman last November, First Judicial District Attorney Angela "Spence" Pacheco said Wednesday.
Pacheco said at a news conference that she presented a full day of testimony from multiple sources detailing the November pursuit and shooting of Jeanette Anaya. Within 50 minutes, the grand jury decided that Officer Oliver Wilson's life was in danger and that he had the right to shoot Anaya.
That conclusion was based on crash reconstruction and testimony from passenger Jeremy Muñoz and Wilson. Pacheco said the officer testified that he feared for his life and that he was "terrorized," by Anaya's actions.
Officers reported that Anaya drove erratically through Santa Fe neighborhoods at speeds up to 87 mph and refused to stop for state police. State police eventually forced her car to crash into a wall. As Wilson left his vehicle to talk to Anaya, police said she drove "aggressively and immediately" toward the officer. Oliver fired several shots, killing Anaya.
The Office of the Medical Investigator reports indicated that Anaya died from two gunshots wounds, one to the head and another to the back. Her 34-year-old passenger, Muñoz, was unharmed and is not facing charges.
Muñoz was in the vehicle, but Pacheco said he told the grand jury he was crouched down and didn't see much. He reportedly felt the vehicle back up, but he thought the officer was standing to the side of Anaya's vehicle, not behind it.
Pacheco said dash-cam video did not show Anaya steering her vehicle toward the officer. She also said the officer's vehicle at that time was positioned at an angle where neither he nor Anaya could be seen on the video.
Pacheco said investigators determined that Anaya collided with the car based on the fact that paint from Anaya's vehicle had rubbed onto the cruiser's front left bumper. She also said video shows a taillight shard flying off Anaya's vehicle as though she had hit something.
While no criminal charges will be brought against Wilson, civil claims still could be forthcoming.
Tom Clark, the attorney for Anaya's family, said they were saddened to learn Wilson wouldn't be facing charges, but he said he was not surprised at the jury's verdict.
"This is about who investigates who," Clark said. "How is it possibly OK for state police to investigate a state police shooting?"
He likened the state police investigation in this case to asking the family of a suspect in a homicide to determine if a crime was committed. Clark said he believes an independent investigation by an outside entity such as the FBI, the Attorney General's Office or the Department of Justice is warranted.
Pacheco also said that based on the evidence she considered, Anaya never committed a traffic violation prior to the pursuit. Clark said that fact calls into question why Wilson was following her, and, ultimately, the shooting.
Pacheco said Anaya told Muñoz she didn't want to stop for the officer because there was a warrant out for her arrest on identity concealment charges.
The district attorney said Wilson fired his gun 16 times at Anaya, though only two of those shots hit the woman. Crime scene photos revealed that the car's windows had been shattered. Another showed the driver's seat riddled with bullet holes and a splash of blood on the armrest. Pacheco said the pursuit maneuver used to stop Anaya occurred at speeds of 22 mph. Pacheco said that the officer knew Anaya had a passenger.
OMI records also indicate that Anaya ingested cocaine, an illegal stimulant that produces feelings of euphoria. It's unclear if the influence of the drug caused her to flee from police. Mark Donatelli, the attorney representing Muñoz, said his client had not used cocaine.
The Anaya death came on the heels of several state police officer-involved shootings since October.
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Here's an idea for those of you who like charity projects -- When Bossman1's mom broke her hip last month, DD wanted to make her a lap quilt. We discussed the project and decided that we really did not have enough time to take on a full-blown quilt, but as long as we had already gone through our stash and found the perfect fabric for her, we decided to do something else. We've been in school bag mode for a few weeks, so it was an easy jump to decide to make her a walker caddy. I found several patterns on-line.
She has senial dementia so personalizing her walker was a useful way to remind her that it was there for her to use. I customised an in-side pocket to fit her special needs and embroidered her name on it. The family loved the idea. Her son helped her to install it on her walker and said she was off down the hallway showing it off before he ever left the building. Now her husband has contacted me to say that the nursing home staff would greatly appreciate it if I made 3 or 4 more of them for other walker users in their care.
They only take about a yard of fabric and they go together fast. They need not be fancy. I'm sure that nursing homes would be glad to have a few of these bags on hand for folks in simular need, and if you wanted you could easily call and get ideas for color and interests of the people who would be recieving them for more personalized totes.
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CC, I have been thinking about doing that for my local nursing home, they were good to my mom when she had to stay there till her hip healed.
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Yep, we're doing those, too. We're introducing one new charity project a month at the guild meetings. We started with twin size quilts made from donated strips this month. Next month I'll have a fidget quilt finished and ready to show along with the handout I shared on this site. November will be soft hats sewn from used t-shirts for cancer patients. December is walker, wheelchair, and catheter bags. Wheelchair quilts in January. Not sure about February yet. Ideas?
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What an awesome idea!! I think this winter when things get slower at work for me I may contact our local nursing homes and see if they would like some of these made also.
Tammy ----Iowa
I'm making lap quilts to give to the nursing home residents at Christmas. It's a way for me to practice my quilting skills and give something at the same time. Although I hope the people who get my first two or three are blind!
Do you have a picture or pattern for the walking frame caddies? I might be interested in making some as well. Thanks.
CC, great idea, thanks for the info.
Millbury, MA
Nancy, great idea on how to use of the strips you got at guild! Are there any shelters nearby that could use pillow cases? Maybe make some crib quilts for a hospital?
Hi Eileen! Good suggestion except that these strips include blocks made of home decor fabric, and although they are washable, I don't think they'd be especially appropriate for pillows or cribs.
For anyone looking for patterns for charity quilts, the book Comfort Quilts from the Heart contains a lot of good ideas. I also saw a walker bag pattern on Facebook yesterday. I'll see if I can find it again.
This is the pattern I used, Belfrybat. http://sewing.about.com/od/healthbeautyitems/ss/walkerbag.htm
This is the pattern I used, Belfrybat. http://sewing.about.com/od/healthbeautyitems/ss/walkerbag.htm
Thank you very much. It looks fairly simple but elegant. Although I think I'd use velcro rather than the D rings on the bottom straps -- I've never liked D rings myself and think older folks would have problems with them.
Belfrybat: I think I'd use velcro rather than the D rings on the bottom straps
The walker bag made for my dad had buttons and button holes to fasten on the walker. If you don't mind making button holes, this is a simple method of fastening. Most machines these days have auto button hole makers so I don't mind. That is my personal preference
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The series, which will continue to be broadcast from RTÉ Cork, will see the return of a host of last season's most popular items, as well as, new features and new contributors. Live cookery will now feature each day with some of Ireland's most renowned chefs including Paul Flynn, Rachel Allen, Catherine Fulvio, Kevin Dundon and Darina Allen alongside consumer affairs expert Conor Pope, wedding planner Franc, designer Brendan Courtney, newsreader Michael Murphy, dating expert Avril Mulcahy, mothering with Yvonne Horgan, money saving with Vicki Maye and dietician Elsa Jones with food and wine consultant, Tom Doorley joining the line-up.
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