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It should come as no shock that in the throes of an unprecedented global economic meltdown the US market for sparkling wine this year is about as moribund as it's been in recent memory.
Champagne has experienced its worst year since the post-Millenium hangover of 2OO1 and before the holiday season is over current sales figures might actually make marketers envious of even the results they experienced during that drastic downturn.
The fact is that people tend to buy bubbly when times are good and unless you've been living in an hermetically sealed bubble there's been precious little to celebrate in 2OO8.
The astonishing rapidity of this turnaround makes it all the more remarkable. Wasn't it just a year ago that we heard rumblings about soaring global demand for Champagne being "insatiable" and serious discussion over how to deal with scarcity of the most highly regarded brands? Despite the fact that prices had jumped precipitously prestige marques were being allocated and there were palpable fears voiced that the American market which declined in volume in 2OO7, no longer had great significance in the Champagne region's worldwide marketing strategy. That's all abruptly come to a halt. Although year end sales figures are not yet in for 2OO8, the most optimistic reports have Champagne sales down only 2O%, fueled not only by major declines in the US restaurant sector but by the carnage in the broader financial world. Having lived through a number of these ups and downs, it never ceases to amaze one the degree to which economic cycles disproportionately impact the varying fortunes of this product.
Champagne, of all wines, should be able to withstand economic shocks long term because of the enduring reputation of its prestige brands. Even with the dislocations of 2OO8 there are some marques that have stood up better than others. A marketing strategy based on brand strength, however, can only work so effectively when consumers' budgets are tapped and there is rampant uncertainty about the future. As discussions about the best ways to economize are occurring in corporate boardrooms, as well as around the family dinner table throughout the country, any product that smacks of luxury must surely occupy a precarious niche. The weakest Champagne brands have, of course, suffered the most. But in this economy consumers have proven willing to trade down from the Champagne category itself (sometimes mistakenly referred to as "real Champagne") despite the wine's unique terroir attributes, in order to drink more moderately priced bubbly. Interestingly enough though, sales declines have been uniform, not just affecting Champagne at the top of the market, but spreading also to other traditional method sparklers, including those from the US. Above all, this is a trend that reflects price point sensitivity. Although the highest quality California sparklers have experienced sales declines of nearly 1O% year over year, there has been a dramatic upsurge in the volume of inexpensive bulk method bubbly purchased, to the tune of 2O%. Other imports are also negative, however, even the bargain priced Cavas from Spain, whose volumes may be down considerably less than Champagnes but are still about 1O% below 2OO7 sales.
The upside, if we might speak of one, is that when Champagne turnover is sluggish, there are more stocks of older "reserve" wines that go into the non-vintage blends and the wines are aged longer on their yeasts prior to release, so quality takes a leap forward. Small consolation for the growers and producers, but all the better for those consumers still willing to buy. Indeed, my Champagne blind tastings this year turned up quite an unusually high number of outstanding wines, much finer in fact than quality levels seen during the past several years when some of the famous names made wines that were green in style, with overly dosed simple fruity flavors. Having said that, it's important for purveyors to stock the very highest quality wines, as consumers are increasingly selective about how they will spend their hard earned cash.
The following notes highlight the top wines I've tasted recently in each of the major categories. They are listed in descending order of preference within their category.
brut nv This is the flagship of production, the key blended marque whose consumer reputation determines the fortunes of each of the producers. Comprising the vast majority of each house's production, Brut NV is not exactly "entry level" but the Champagnes should clearly indicate a consistent house style.
Louis Roederer "Brut Premier" One of the largest remaining independent Champagne houses, Roederer also controls a majority of the grapes that it uses through direct ownership of vineyards, which is very unusual in the region. This is a sleek, sensual Champagne, very focused and clear in its aromas and structure. Fresh and appley, with clean lemony, bread dough and buttery scents, the texture is silky but with an interesting edge. There are gently lemony fruit flavors and a soft mellow mouth filling flavor accented with hints of spice and vanilla.
Krug "Grand Cuvee" This magnificent, quality oriented producer disdains the Brut NV category altogether, preferring to call its wine a multi-vintage blend. Its own vineyards provide 3O% of the grape sources for its production needs and there are reputedly up to 5O% of reserve wines comprising each bottle. The current offering is a wow wine: slightly smoky in aroma, with a bit of orange marmalade, butter, honey, and bread dough. On the palate it is big, rich and chocolatey, with a sensation of grilled nuts and butterscotch. Showing lots of strength and earthy intensity, Grand Cuvee has a lingering finish of lemon peel, orange and toffee that together, for me, expresses the epitome of the Krug style.
Henriot "Souverain" Quite toasty and earthy, with baked bread, tangerine and red apple aromas, this wine from an overlooked producer stood out for its pure, citrussy acid structure. It's moderately extracted and medium in weight, with a lingering balance of sharp racy flavors and impressive spice. It would go beautifully with lobster.
Bollinger "Special Cuvee" As in the past, the weight and authority of this toast and cherry-scented Champagne are clearly in evidence. It screams Pinot Noir, from the earthy, mushroomy aromas, to the ripe cherry on the palate. If you want to understand the quintessential fuller bodied Pinot dominated style, but prefer to keep the price relatively moderate, this is the wine to buy. Bollinger, like Roederer, uses primarily grapes from its own holdings. Big and complex, with a lingering spicy finish, Special Cuvee's current edition is definitely the Champagne for richer textured fish dishes.
blanc de blancs These are some of the most transparent as well as ageworthy Champagnes; they are also among the most satisfying with fish, especially if served in a cream sauce. Blanc de Blancs are a real treat that not many consumers know about. The best are "melt in your mouth" kinds of wines, with sleek lines and impeccable elegance.
Ruinart, Non Vintage Ruinart is a small house which always includes a high percentage of Chardonnay in its various Champagnes, including, interestingly enough, its superb Rosé. The source for these grapes, however, is not in the Cote de Blancs, where Ruinart owns not an acre, but in the Montaigne de Reims area, where they are proprietors of several Premier Cru plots on east facing slopes.
Light pale straw with greenish highlights. A delicately peachy apple, wild flower aroma, with a chalky, crisp flavor impression to balance the smooth, vanilla-like texture. Outstanding length and minerality on the finish.
rosé Rosé represents a tiny segment of the market, but it has been the fastest growing category. It is generally produced by adding red still wines to the Brut. The most interesting Rosés to me are generally vintage wines. Whether or not a house chooses to declare a Rosé vintage depends essentially on whether the growing season permits harvesting the region's red grapes at full maturity; in other words, fine, unseasonally warm weather toward the harvest makes it more likely we will see top quality Rosé.
Dom Ruinart, 1996 This is produced from a pure Grand Cru Chardonnay cuvee blended with 16% of Grand Cru Pinot Noir from Verzenay and Verzy. These red wines give a more elegant and perfumed impression than wines from a cru like Bouzy. Relatively pale in color, this delicate tangerine-scented Champagne has a lovely structure, with tart, earthy, spice-driven flavors and a note of orange and herb on the finish. It was tasted with a duck course whose flavors it matched delightfully.
Veuve Clicquot, 2OO2 Made from a blend of 5O to 6O different crus, this incorporates 12 percent red wine in the cuvee. Complementing the beautiful red berry-scented fruit, this wine has an ethereal floral quality. Quite ripe and cherry-like, with lively fine acidity, layered flavors and a mellow texture.
vintage Champagnes with a vintage date represent considerably less than 1O% of the region's exports, falling in a nether world between the ubiquitous Brut NVs and the aspirational prestige cuvees. In a sense they constitute a lost category, more expensive than NV but lacking the cache of a tete de cuvee. On the other hand, they are the most affordable "wine like" Champagnes as they are not based as much on blending skill as they are on the grapes' expression of the characteristics of a particular harvest's unique conditions. Part of the issue with promoting vintage Champagne is that few consumers understand what it is.
Why pay more for a vintage date? Clearly it depends on whether you are drinking the Champagne as a celebration beverage or as a wine with special distinct attributes that complement food. Most consumers are not at that level of appreciation of the subtleties of different vintages. The good news, however, is that for those who do care there is a backlog of several outstanding Champagne vintages available in the supply pipeline and the pricing does not reflect the extra quality of these wines. Whether the succession of strong vintages reflects climate change or not, there are an embarrassment of riches from which the vintage Champagne aficianado can choose. 1996 was a superb year incorporating strong acids as well as great ripeness and flesh, both of which bode well for future development, and the wines from this now 12 year old harvest dominate my choices of top quality Champagne with a year on the label.
Krug, 1996 Light golden in color, this is a massive wine in every way. The nose is quite complex: peach, floral, orange peel, oil, toast, and sautéed banana. Tart with an intense powerful dried lemon, apple and brioche sensation, it is creamy at the same time as it shows a persistent core of pure sharply etched acids.
Nicolas Feuillatte "Palmes d'Or", 1996 This harmonious Champagne has a well developed floral, peach and apple toastiness, but the palate is closed upon first tasting it. The acid is persistent and assertive, but as the wine opens there is lovely creaminess and body that comes to the surface, with a sharp citric accent in the finish. This Champagne is a delicious chameleon, changing from predominantly red fruit characters to white and back again.
Moet & Chandon, 2OOO. Moet has been using more Pinot Noir than previously in its non-vintages but this wine is actually 5O% Chardonnay. It is a strongly aromatic and beautifully balanced effort that shows the effect of long aging on the yeast. From the authoritative grilled bread, mushroom, pear and raspberry sensations, to the coffee and licorice flavor tones, this is a lovely Champagne whose finely developed structure carries on from the first impression consistently to the finish.
Laurent Perrier, 1996. Another fine 1996, this Champagne is rich and pure on the palate with intense herb and lemon peel scents. It holds in tension a series of seemingly opposite traits: luscious creamy texture and pinpoint acidity, smoky autolytic aromas of toast with fresh lemon and apple-like acidity. Very satisfying in a middle of the road, not too light, not too heavy style.
Veuve Clicquot, 2OO2. Medium straw with apple vanilla perfume and a touch of fresh peach, this is an understated Champagne characterized more by subtlety than overt flavors. Nicely structured, soft in texture and still a bit closed.
late disgorged This is a very special category that was originally developed by Bollinger in their "RD" series to showcase the benefits of long yeast aging and autolysis on aroma and flavor. The wines are vintage dated but they differ from vintage Champagnes in that they are aged longer. What's less important than the vintage date is how long the wine has spent on the yeast, which in some cases is over a decade. Especially appealing is that the wines, while not inexpensive, are sold at a considerable discount to the prestige Tete de Cuvees.
Veuve Clicquot "Rare", 1988 On the yeast for 2O years, this just bottled Champagne is a beauty, with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, orange, toasted nuts, and honey on the nose, and a very lush yeasty flavor that suggests cooked fruit. Intensely creamy but with magnificent fine pinpoint acids and a lingering slightly smoky mint-influenced aftertaste. A show stopper!
tete de cuvee The US market still imports a disproportionate amount of "prestige cuvee" Champagne, and a higher percentage of the total currently than any other country besides Japan.
Louis Roederer "Cristal", 1999 This brilliant Champagne has a fine delicate mousse of bubbles, with understated biscuity, chalky, slightly green apple scents that are layered and interwoven. It shows amazing finesse on the palate, with a low dosage and a very creamy elegance. Balanced between mineral chalkiness and a pure racy complex apple and citrus sensation, it's a superb evocation of this house's signature style.


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- Human rights are incompatible with drug abuse. All individuals have the right to a life that is not harmed by drugs. Policy-makers need to defend and protect this right. The rights and interests of drug users are not served by supporting the continuation of drug abuse, said Sven-Olov Carlsson, representing the Swedish umbrella organization NGOs against drugs, in his speech of the closing session.
Alcohol, tobacco and drugs are phenomena that affect every geographic region in the world and no country can tackle these problems alone. To have any impact, there has to be a consistent approach to these products and this means creating strong coalitions that can help governments to find the political will to act, he continued.
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Columbia, Mo. (OzarksSportsZone.com) -- Republic's team identity might be that the Tigers don't have one.
Whether it's going inside to their post players, or letting their guards direct the offense, the Tigers have shown they can play – and win – in a variety of ways.
On Saturday afternoon in the Class 4 title game, it was a mix of the all-around brilliance of Cody Geiger and quality ball-handling from the backcourt as the Tigers won their first state championship in 50 seasons and second overall.
Geiger led all players with 20 points and 10 rebounds as Republic defeated Normandy 54-51.
"We don't really have one guy or one part of our game that we rely on," said first-year Republic coach Trevyor Fisher. "We've had different guys almost each night step up for us."
In typical Republic fashion, the Tigers wrestled with Normandy for the lead in a back-and-forth second half.
The Vikings led by six points entering the fourth quarter. Eight straight points from Republic put the Tigers up 44-42 with just under five minutes remaining.
Terry White's layup with 1:44 left gave Normandy a 49-48 lead, but two free throws from Dylan Bekemeier put the Tigers back in front.
Republic hit three more free throws before another layup from White put Normandy within 53-51 in the final 14 seconds. Bekemeier then hit one of two free throws.
A desperation 3-point attempt from Normandy's Gerard Fuller just before the buzzer was well off the mark, leading to Republic players and coaches celebrating at mid-court.
Fisher said he didn't think about fouling to prevent Normandy from attempting the game-tying 3. He trusted his defense, he said.
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The aerospace world got its first close look at the Sukhoi Superjet 100 when Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company staged a rollout ceremony on September 26 outside its final assembly plant in the Siberian city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur.
The Sukhoi-led Russian Regional Jet (RRJ) program awaits approval to take off in July this year, but much depends on Boeing, as the U.S. aerospace giant contemplates its role in the project, so far restricted to sharing expertise in marketing and aircraft design with its Russian partners. Boeing plans to make a decision this summer.
Ask someone in the Russian aviation community about the Russian Regional Jet (RRJ) program and you'll likely receive a variety of reactions. Except for those enterprises that have a vested interest in the project, responses range from the skeptical to the derisive.
Transport Canada and Canadian government officials in Moscow have appealed to Russian authorities to issue certification for the Bombardier CRJ900, two of which Kazan-based Tatarstan Airlines had received this summer but may not operate until the 86-seat regional jet gains approval to fly in the CIS. The airline, which placed a firm order for six of the airplanes, has leased the first pair to a carrier in United Arab Emirates in the interim.
The simulator for the PowerJet SaM146 engine destined to power the Superjet 100 regional airliner had recently arrived at the Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) headquarters in suburban Moscow when, early last month, engineers incorporated the device into the so-called electronic bird, a systems integration rig complete with cockpit simulator and wrap-around visual system.
Russia's Air Register of International Aviation Committee (AMRAK) in late June awarded the Tupolev Tu-334 regional jet AP-25 certification, allowing revenue operation of the RSK MiG/Aviant-built 102-seat jets after five years of intermittent test flying. The approval, which hypothetically parallels FAR Part 25, came just two months after RSK MiG director Vladimir Toryanin threatened to shut down program development for lack of funds.
For years, airshow crowds have been wowed by the superlative demonstrations of Russian fighters, but now visitors here at Le Bourget can sample the delights of flying such aircraft themselves. On the Sukhoi stand (Hall 4, Stand G15) a Su-35 flight simulator creates a realistic atmosphere not to be taken lightly by those prone to air sickness.
Sukhoi has secured its first Western customer for the Superjet 100 regional jet with a $283 million order for 10 firm aircraft from Italian low-cost carrier ItAli Airlines. The deal covers options for a further 10 aircraft.


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Triple Take: Big ones keep coming
3 Comments · Posted by ryantipps in General, Triple Take
Heidelberg faces its first big challenge of the season.
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We're down to the final three weeks of the regular season, and with that, we're about to have some regional rankings to mull over. They are our best glimpse yet into the possibilities of the playoffs.
In many ways, the postseason is something we have long talked about without trying to get ourselves too worked up. It was always, "In the future" or "A ways off" or "One game at a time." However, it no longer is this far-off thing; we're almost face-to-face with it, along with a slew of high-profile games.
This is November. And this is Week 9's Triple Take, courtesy of Pat, Keith and Ryan. (more…)
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Triple Take: And here's the kick!
6 Comments · Posted by ryantipps in General, Triple Take
St. John Fisher ended last season on a roll to the Elite 8. The Cardinals start with a Top 25 opponent in Thomas More.
Are you ready to take in more than 1,200 college football games this season? We sure are!
The Division III community is embarking on a fall during which 239 teams will take the field, most playing nine or 10 games in the regular season. D-III is the largest division in college, and D3football.com will give you insight across the board into the good, the bad, and the potential breakouts.
That all started with Kickoff 2012, our preseason publication, which has a slew of feature stories as well as rankings and interviews with coaches from every team in the nation. (There's still lots of valuable info there if you haven't purchased yet.)
D3football.com also brings you regional and national columns throughout the season, and every Friday morning, you'll be able to dive into the column you're reading right now, called Triple Take.
In Triple Take, Executive Editor and Publisher Pat Coleman, Managing Editor and National Columnist Keith McMillan and Senior Editor and longtime Mid-Atlantic Columnist Ryan Tipps break down some of the week's biggest games, sleeper teams and those who we're keeping an especially close eye on. From now until the Stagg Bowl, we'll take you well beyond the Top 25.
We open up Triple Take to comments in the section below, or feel free to take the conversation to Twitter using the hashtag #3take. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: Pat (@d3football), Keith (@D3Keith) and Ryan (@D3MidAtlantic).
Game of the week.
Ryan's take: No. 20 Thomas More at No. 11 St. John Fisher. Fisher blasted through the first two rounds of the 2011 playoffs, proving to the selection committee and the D-III community that 8-2 teams deserve at-large bids. Their Empire 8 conference is one of the absolute toughest in the land, and getting the ball rolling against the PAC's standard-bearer will be an exciting test. Both teams return the bulk of their starters and match up amazingly well on the field. A win for momentum's sake could be crucial, too, as each team faces its top conference opponent the first week of October.
Pat's take: St. Norbert vs. John Carroll. It's in Ireland, for goodness sakes. I'm not sure I need to write anything else.
Keith's take: No. 20 Thomas More at No. 11 St. John Fisher. Usually we try not to duplicate picks, but this was my standout game before I saw Ryan's, and I'm sticking with it. There's some other intrigue, like Willamette at Hardin-Simmons and Monmouth at Coe, but this is the biggest toss-up involving at least one top 25 team. Luke Magness became Thomas More's starting quarterback right at the end of the season last year; We'll be watching to see how much better he is with an offseason to prepare for the job. Likewise, St. John Fisher's Ryan Kramer was a running back-turned-QB in a pinch last season; He's had a full go-round to train as a signal-caller.
Surprisingly close game.
Ryan's take: Case Western Reserve at Marietta. Case has ushered in some teams with top-notch records recently, not losing more than two games a season over the past five years. But the Spartans are rarely dynamic out of the gate. Chalk that up to reasons we may never know. But with some changes happening up front for Case, an OAC team (even a lower-tier one) isn't how I'd prefer to start my season.
Pat's take: No. 9 Delaware Valley at Rowan. The Profs look to be coming into this season undermanned when compared to their cross-river rivals. And even though Rowan is far removed from the program which beat Delaware Valley in back-to-back years for the East Region title in 2004 and 2005, there's still a little pride in Glassboro. Enough to give them a fighting chance.
Keith's take: Augustana at Dubuque. On the surface, it's a 2-8 team vs. a playoff team. Beneath it, though, the Vikings have usually been good for about seven wins a season, and come from the always-tough CCIW. Last season, the Spartans won, 18-13, on the road. They're a more confident team now, coming off an IIAC championship, but they're also without Gagliardi Trophy winner Michael Zweifel, who accounted for an enormous amount of their offense last season. Even if Dubuque wins again, it'll be by a not-pretty score like last season.
Most likely Top 25 team to get upset.
Ryan's take: No. 8 St. Thomas. Can a team really lose its best players at its three prime skill positions — the quarterback and All-Americans at running back and wide receiver — and still deserve a spot in the Top 10? Not unless your name is Mount Union or UW-Whitewater. The Tommies' opening opponent, UW-Eau Claire, is a solid mid-pack WIAC team, which stands for a lot coming from that conference. St. Thomas might make the playoffs again (they might even go 10-0), but there's a lot more trepidation about the team's potency now than there was at this time in 2011.
Pat's take: No. 20 Thomas More. St. John Fisher performed better in the playoffs last season without Ryan Kramer than it did with him. But it's good to remember that Kramer was not expected to be the quarterback in 2011 when the season started, and worked out in the offseason and preseason as a running back before the presumed starter got hurt. With a full offseason to prepare, Kramer should be much more polished under center.
Keith's take: No. 14 Kean. I don't think any of the ranked teams are really likely to be upset; If I thought so, I wouldn't have put these teams in the preseason top 25. And I mean actual upsets (*glares at Pat*). Kean though, is replacing nearly its entire offense (four starters back; 13 overall) while its opponent, Albright, brings back the group almost intact (nine offensive starters, 16 overall). The game is under the lights in Union, N.J. though, which means this is about as weak an upset pick as I could possibly make. Other viable choices were No. 6 North Central, hosting UW-LaCrosse or No. 7 Salisbury, at Christopher Newport.
They'll be on your radar.
Ryan's take: No. 24. Birmingham-Southern. Any team that has a rusher like Shawn Morris has one less position it needs to worry about come Saturday. As the No. 2 rusher in country last fall, Morris was instrumental in helping B-SC reach further for its gold ring than ever before. The Panthers have turned things around in recent years, and barring any major stumbles, they should be on everyone's radar for the next several weeks, starting with their game against LaGrange.
Pat's take: Buffalo State. The Empire 8 coaches' poll snubbed the Bengals and despite my best efforts, I think Kickoff did too. I agree with what Ryan said above, about the Empire 8 being among the toughest conferences in Division III football, but Buffalo State will be able to hold its own. Whether that translates into a win against Cortland State remains to be seen but the Bengals should be on your radar, for sure.
Keith's take: William Paterson and Wisconsin Lutheran. Yeah I'm not sure I understood Pat's obssession with Buffalo State during our Kickoff meetings, but then he could probably say the same about my Wisconsin Lutheran pick in the Beyond the Top 25 piece. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, buy Kickoff. … It won't affect the Northern Athletics Conference race, but Wisconsin Lutheran's opener at Ripon is a chance for them to take a step toward the postseason. Meanwhile, the real intrigue is in the NJAC, a race that could be up for grabs, especially if my upset pick is correct. That means William Paterson needs to start the season with an attention-grabbing victory against King's. Other potential picks here included North Park at Hope and Illinois College, hosting Hanover.
Which 2011 playoff team is going to end up wishing it had a Week 1 bye?
Ryan's take: Johns Hopkins. The Blue Jays have said more than once in recent seasons that quarterback Hewitt Tomlin was the face of the franchise, the player on whom success and defeat often rested. Tomlin has graduated, and with him the more than 2,600 yards he threw for last year. That doesn't leave a settling thought for a team that has to go up against Randolph-Macon, with its penchant for replacing top-notch running backs with even more top-notch backs. Macon is stingy with points, too. A team might be able to air the ball out and make some big plays to put up points, but most opponents won't win the war in the trenches with Macon. JHU won't have the leverage going into Saturday to outlift R-MC.
Pat's take: St. Scholastica. It isn't a rebuilding season for the Saints, to be sure, but they won't be 10-0 dominant like they were last year. And you can consult the Kickoff rankings to see the difference between last year's non-conference opener (Lawrence) and this year's (Whitworth).
Keith's take: Franklin. Look, we salute the Grizzlies for playing Mount Union. It'll be a meeting of some of D-III's best fans, at least in the pre-game tailgate. For years we've seen teams take this Week 1 game to get a taste of the Purple Raiders, and they end up with a mouthful. Franklin, which has designs on being a perennial contender, took a game with UW-Whitewater last season and lost 45-0. The playoff rematch was 41-14. I know Franklin doesn't really wish it had a bye, because they're playing these games to figure out what it takes to get to the purple powers' level, but the final score may leave a bit to be desired. Mount Union has been vulnerable in recent seasons, but we're talking December vulnerable, not beginning of September. Other candidates: Bendictine at No. 15 Wheaton, Monmouth at Coe.
Which conference will have the most impressive non-conference win?
Ryan's take: The MIAA. It's not every day that a team from Michigan can get a leg up on the CCIW, but that's exactly what could happen when Adrian hosts Carthage. The Bulldogs are a team on the rise, and they're certainly hoping to bite into a piece of the playoff pie. Should they lose a conference game, wins against teams like Carthage could factor in nicely for at-large consideration.
Pat's take: The MAC. There are a couple of possible matchups here that could give me that result, but the one I'm thinking of is Lebanon Valley at Montclair State. Montclair State just lost too much on offense and defense … and special teams … and while Lebanon Valley doesn't exactly return intact either, it should have the upper hand.
Keith's take: The ECFC. A few teams scheduled aggressively, opening up opportunities for upsets. Gallaudet at Otterbein, Norwich against Western New England and Husson at Hartwick are the three games that would catch my attention, should the ECFC team prevail.
Which long losing streak is likely to end?
Ryan's take: Greensboro, at Guilford. If you're going to end a losing streak, nothing's sweeter than doing it against a cross-town rival. The Pride has a new coach, one who is familiar with the inner workings of the team. That means there's new perspectives but without the learning curve. To most teams, Guilford wouldn't be a chest-thumping win, but Greensboro has won just one game since September 2010. And last year's matchup against Guilford was a lopsided affair. A win by Greensboro isn't going to be a sign of a great resurgence afoot, but it will be a step in the right direction for a program looking to rebuild.
Pat's take: Knox, vs. Eureka. The Prairie Fire have been put out 14 consecutive times, but it's better to open against Eureka than against Wash U. Knox is playing at home and should have 18 starters back. Eureka has some pretty good talent as well, but if the win doesn't come here for Knox, in the inaugural Lincoln Bowl, it will be more than a month before there's another similar opportunity.
Keith's take: Thiel, vs. Juniata. The Tomcats won 11 games in 2005, but now are coming off consecutive 0-10 seasons and 22 consecutive losses. Juniata, meanwhile, is 6-54 since that 2005 season, so if there was ever an opportunity for Theil to break the streak, now is the time. Hamline (16 consecutive losses) at Minnesota-Morris is another candidate.
Adrian · Albright · Augustana · Birmingham-Southern · Buffalo State · Carthage · Case Western Reserve · Cortland State · Delaware Valley · Dubuque · Eureka · Gallaudet · Greensboro · Guilford · Hamline · Hanover · Hartwick · Hope · Husson · Illinois College · John Carroll · Johns Hopkins · Juniata · Kean · Knox · Lebanon Valley · Marietta · Minnesota-Morris · Montclair State · North Park · Norwich · Otterbein · Randolph-Macon · Rowan · St. John Fisher · St. Norbert · St. Scholastica · St. Thomas · Thiel · Thomas More · UW-Eau Claire · Western New England · Whitworth · William Paterson · Wisconsin Lutheran
Where we've been, who we've seen
14 Comments · Posted by Pat Coleman in Around the Nation, General
Keith McMillan talks at length about some of the trips he has taken since starting the Around the Nation column back in 2001. Some of those trips he and I have taken together, sometimes he's been on his own, but the goal, at least unofficially, is to see every Division III team play someday, and see a game in every home stadium.
Now, to be honest, that isn't very realistic. The fact remains that it's very difficult to see more than one game in a weekend, which limits the number of teams either of us can see in a season. And I recently moved away from the east coast, where I had a much better chance of knocking teams off the list. But I'll continue to give it a try.
I'm only counting the teams I've seen play (must have seen at least half of a game to qualify) and stadiums I've been in for a D-III game. I've also visited a bunch of campuses and walked through, or around a bunch of stadiums: Aurora, Beloit, Concordia (Ill.), Delaware Valley, Hamline, Huntingdon, Illinois Wesleyan, LaGrange, Lake Forest, Lebanon Valley, Lewis and Clark, Millsaps, Mississippi College, North Park, Northwestern, Oberlin, St. Thomas, Susquehanna, Trinity (Conn.), Wittenberg, Wooster, WPI. But I've seen 108 teams play, by my count, and seen games in 61 stadiums.
This doesn't count Swarthmore, which I saw play back in the '90s. Unfortunately, it seems that was a one-time occurrence.
Some of the places I've seen games have changed quite a bit. I mean, I was at St. John Fisher in 1994 but I know the stadium isn't a bit like that was. I saw FDU-Madis… excuse me, FDU-Florham in a different era. Soon my view on RPI will be outdated. But they all count. And maybe I'll get back there again.
Here's who I've seen play, starting in 1991: Albright, Alfred, Augsburg, Augustana, Aurora, Benedictine, Bethel, Blackburn, Bridgewater (Va.), Brockport State, Cal Lutheran, Capital, Carleton, Carnegie Mellon, Catholic, Central, Chicago, Christopher Newport, Coast Guard, Coe, Cortland State, Crown, Curry, Delaware Valley, Dickinson, East Texas Baptist, Elmhurst, Emory & Henry, FDU-Florham, Franklin & Marshall, Frostburg State, Gallaudet, Gettysburg, Greensboro, Grove City, Guilford, Gustavus Adolphus, Hampden-Sydney, Hanover, Hardin-Simmons, Hobart, Howard Payne, Huntingdon, Ithaca, John Carroll, Johns Hopkins, Kean, King's, Linfield, Louisiana College, Lycoming, Macalester, Maranatha Baptist, Mary Hardin-Baylor, McDaniel, McMurry, Merchant Marine, Methodist, Millsaps, Mississippi College, Minnesota-Morris, Montclair State, Mount Union, Muhlenberg, North Carolina Wesleyan, New Jersey, Newport News, Nichols, North Central, Northwestern (Minn.), Pacific Lutheran, Principia, Randolph-Macon, Rockford, Rowan, RPI, Salisbury, Shenandoah, Springfield, St. John Fisher, St. Olaf, St. John's, St. Scholastica, St. Thomas, Susquehanna, Thiel, Thomas More, Trinity (Conn.), Trinity (Texas), Union, Ursinus, UW-Eau Claire, UW-La Crosse, UW-Stout, UW-Whitewater, Washington and Jefferson, Washington and Lee, Washington U., Waynesburg, Wesley, Western Connecticut, Wheaton, Widener, Wilkes, William Paterson, Williams, Wittenberg, Worcester State.
Key gets: I went out of my way to see Cal Lutheran when they came to Muhlenberg in 2002. Saw a bunch of teams last year at the UMAC's Dome Day. Picked off both Macalester and St. Scholastica just this past weekend. Saw both Susquehanna and Grove City play at Dickinson, in 1999 and 2000, and never since. Traveled with Catholic when I was a student to a game at the University of Chicago.
And the schools at which I've seen games: Albright, Augsburg, Benedictine, Bridgewater (Va.), Capital, Carnegie Mellon, Catholic, Central, Chicago, Coast Guard, Cortland State, Dickinson, Elmhurst, FDU-Florham, Franklin & Marshall, Frostburg State, Gallaudet, Gettysburg, Hampden-Sydney, Hardin-Simmons, Johns Hopkins, Kean, King's, Linfield, Lycoming, Macalester, Mary Hardin-Baylor, McDaniel, McMurry, Merchant Marine, Montclair State, Mount Union, Muhlenberg, New Jersey, North Central, Randolph-Macon, Rowan, RPI, Salisbury, Shenandoah, Springfield, St. John Fisher, St. Olaf, St. John's, Thiel, Trinity (Texas), Union, Ursinus, UW-Eau Claire, UW-Stout, UW-Whitewater, Washington and Jefferson, Washington U., Wesley, Western Connecticut, Wheaton, Widener, Wilkes, William Paterson, Williams, Worcester State.
New this year: East Texas Baptist, Macalester, St. Scholastica, Wartburg,
There are certainly some holes in this list. Never seen Wabash (or DePauw, take it easy, people!). I've never been to a SCIAC school or seen anyone from the Midwest Conference. Didn't take nearly enough advantage of my year in Connecticut. But I'll get the list down, slowly but surely.
Not sure if Keith will chime in with his list, but anyone else is welcome, of course.
Albright · Alfred · Augsburg · Augustana · Aurora · Benedictine · Bethel · Blackburn · Bridgewater (Va.) · Brockport State · Cal Lutheran · Capital · Carleton · Carnegie Mellon · Catholic · Central · Chicago · Christopher Newport · Coast Guard · Coe · Cortland State · Crown · Curry · d3nation · Delaware Valley · Dickinson · East Texas Baptist · Elmhurst · Emory & Henry · FDU-Florham · Franklin & Marshall · Frostburg State · Gallaudet · Gettysburg · Greensboro · Grove City · Guilford · Gustavus Adolphus · Hampden-Sydney · Hanover · Hardin-Simmons · Hobart · Howard Payne · Huntingdon · Ithaca · John Carroll · Johns Hopkins · Kean · King's · Linfield · Louisiana College · Lycoming · Macalester · Maranatha Baptist · Mary Hardin-Baylor · McDaniel · McMurry · Merchant Marine · Methodist · Millsaps · Minnesota-Morris · Mississippi College · Montclair State · Mount Union · Muhlenberg · New Jersey · Newport News · Nichols · North Carolina Wesleyan · North Central · Northwestern (Minn.) · Pacific Lutheran · Principia · Randolph-Macon · Rockford · Rowan · RPI · Salisbury · Shenandoah · Springfield · St. John Fisher · St. John's · St. Olaf · St. Scholastica · St. Thomas · Susquehanna · Thiel · Thomas More · Trinity (Conn.) · Trinity (Texas) · Union · Ursinus · UW-Eau Claire · UW-La Crosse · UW-Stout · UW-Whitewater · Washington and Jefferson · Washington and Lee · Washington U. · Waynesburg · Wesley · Western Connecticut · Wheaton · Widener · Wilkes · William Paterson · Williams · Wittenberg · Worcester State


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Wow, saw this on reddit, but apparently some pranksters somehow arranged a phone call between Buffalo Bills GM Buddy Nix and Tampa Bay GM Mark Dominik and recorded the conversation between them. They are probably going to get in alot of trouble.. Just some interesting news, crazy how people fall for such things.
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here ya go! DEBATE!
What's the resolution? In the affirmative or the negative? Roberts Rules?
soloing is a personal choice... but the soloist needs to think of what would happen if something were to go wrong, i.e. what happens to their family and friends. thats my beliefs
Order...I demand order! No one has been recognized. The rules are not set yet!
assuming the debate is about free-soloing?
yes free soloing what do you think
Oh, this is anarchy...sheer anarchy.
free soloing is the only true free climbing! summit or plummit!
here he here he, the debate shall now take session. all you master-debaters take the stand. because free soloing is like a hot cup of coffee if you dive right into it, your gonna get burned!
free soloists dont get to use GriGri's.
IMO: An experienced climber who chooses to solo reminds me of some of the Cirque Du Soleil performers that do their dangerous acts with no fall protection. They're a unique breed, and as long as humans are still roaming around on earth, we'll continue to have these people around, and I'm sure they don't give a damn what we think of their choices in life, and I bet their families, and loved ones can't even stop them. Millions of people, for thousands of years have watched, and paid to see amazing, death defying acts, and will continue to until a meteor wipes us all out with no one to save anyone,(not a bad way to go).
well this guy doesnt have the appropriate footwear so he cant be free soloing... i think this is more along the unroped climbing lines
Going solo is fine when there's no one else around, but doing it with a partner is so much more satisfying. Everyone knows THAT.
Unfortunately, a free solo climber died last week. (Lover's Leap) Unfortunately, a roped climber died last week, too. (Cob Rock) Last year, a roped climber fell 50 feet on Werk Supp and died. Last year, a free solo climber fell 50 feet on Werk Supp and lived. (seriously injured, though) I have been dropped on a gri gri. I have been dropped on an atc. I have never fallen while free soloing. I have burned my mouth on hot coffee, hot chocolate and hot pizza. I have been hit by a car while biking. I have tripped and fallen on a sidewalk. My point: Soloing is risky. Roped climbing is risky. Life is risky. If you don't take some risks in life you may miss out on some of life's greatest pleasures. Do yourself a favor. Go out and buy a "PAY ATTENTION". Take it with you everywhere and use it. Now, go out and have some fun, take some calculated risks and PAY ATTENTION.
My favorite part about soloing is doing it for the camera! whats the point of soloing something if people cant see how cool you are and how crazy it is.
Free soloing is like peeing in your pants. Everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
are people out there on sight free soloing, or is there a thought to work a route on rope till you know the moves then go sans rope


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Applications are now available and online registration is now open for the 2010 Arrow Exterminating Company Long Island Women's 5-Kilometer Run, and female runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate.
This will be the 27th anniversary edition of the run, which is Long Island's only 5-kilometer race that is for women only, and it will be held on Saturday, July 17 starting and finishing at Farmingdale High School. Proceeds of the run will once again be dedicated to the fight against ovarian cancer, through the good work being done by "Long Island Oceans" whose mission is "bringing light to all GYN Cancers." This year the run will also benefit The Opening Word, an education program for poor, uneducated women, aimed at giving them the tools they need to become productive members of society. Women of all ages and levels of ability are urged to attend this important event for women!
On Saturday, May 29, Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services had 419 runners – its largest field ever – at its 18th Annual 5K Runday.
The event raised $29,286 in unrestricted funds to surpass its goal of $25,000. The funds raised will benefit the many services that Central Nassau provides throughout Nassau and Suffolk including counseling; outpatient chemical dependency services; personalized recovery oriented services; case management; and residential programs.
In its 15th consecutive year, the Outback Steakhouse Empire Challenge at Hofstra University will highlight the brightest football talent from New York City and Long Island in an effort to raise money and awareness to fight cystic fibrosis and support youth football in the New York metropolitan area. Kickoff for the event is set for 7:30 p.m., with gates opening at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person and are available at the James M. Shuart Stadium ticket booth on game day, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Boomer Esiason, former NFL quarterback, CBS analyst, and chairman for the Boomer Esiason Foundation announced the event, which will be held June 22 at the James M. Shuart Stadium at Hofstra University. Some of the highlights of the day's event include:
The following Hicksville Comet Track athletes qualified for the Nassau County High School Track and Field Championships at The Mitchell Field Athletic Complex in Uniondale.
The 4x100M Relay team consists of Vinay Kumbar, Kevin Brewer, Robert Karman and Matthew Ellis. The 4x400M Relay Team is Brian Shea, Andy Smulcheski, Colten Walsh and Tyler Kurzner. Matt Liebl and James McCarthy qualified for the Discus, while Robby Karman also qualified for the 100M Sprint.
The Hicksville High School track coaches are Christina Fama and Craig Stuber.
Pictured is Hicksville Comet 100 meter sprinter Robert Karman and Track Coach Craig Stuber at Nassau County High School Track Championships.
Long Island community members are invited to join New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) and the Alliance for Lupus Research (ALR) for the annual Walk with Us to Cure Lupus program. The walk will be held on Saturday, June 12, at NYIT's campus in Old Westbury.
Students at Hicksville's Epic Martial Arts are preparing for the Long Island Open Karate Tournament and the Just For Champions Karate Tournament after placing in the top of their respective divisions, including Katas, Sparring and Weapons. At the Just For Champions Hall of Fame Banquet, Sensei Nick DeLuca and Sensei Stacey DeLuca were each presented with the Elite Silver Warrior Lifetime Achievement Award for 20 years of dedication to the Martial Arts. Sensei Michelle Del Giorno was also presented with the Golden Warrior Lifetime Achievement Award for 30 years of dedication to the Martial Arts.
Hicksville's Anna Lau was among the 150 endurance athletes who successfully completed the 8th annual Long Island Greenbelt Trail Runs on May 8. The 48-year-old completed the 25 Kilometer Run in 3 hours, 21 minutes and 25 seconds, scoring as the 8th woman overall. It was the second consecutive year Lau has successfully completed the 25K Run, and she was seven minutes faster than in 2009.
On April 30, Martial Arts America in Hicksville hosted its annual Black Belt Extravaganza at SUNY Old Westbury's McGuire Theater. A total of 26 black belts were honored in a Traditional Fire and Water Black Belt Ceremony. The parents and spouses of the new black belts were part of the ceremony as well. The extravaganza was a showcase for all the black belts to demonstrate their proficiency in various aspects of their training, along with over 200 other students of the school graduating to their next belt level from age 4- to 64-years old. There were over 500 spectators on hand to see the event.
On Saturday June 12, the FDNY is sponsoring the second annual Tommy O Memorial 5k Run/Walk. This event honors the memory of Tommy Orlando, a NYC firefighter who died tragically on Dec. 4, 2008. Tommy was a community activist and very involved in youth sports in Hicksville.
The race will be held at Wantagh Park, rain or shine. On site registration begins at 10 am and the race will start at 11 am. All race participants will receive a T-shirt. Refreshments will be served following the race.
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In lieu of investors, how we breathe down our own necks
Bootstrapping our company has extended our runway.
I realize that might sound counterintuitive, but it has given us more time (albeit with fewer resources) to find product/market fit. If we had raised money last year, when all we had were wireframes and aspirations, it would have likely ended poorly.
It's important for us to remember that a runway is simply a means to an end. The objective isn't to focus on extending it. Rather it's to get off the ground and be self-sustaining so that we don't need to worry about it. Neither of us want our personal savings to fund a bridge to nowhere.
As we've spent the past year searching for product/market fit we have stayed true to our goal: to build a networking platform that makes it easy for professionals to meet new people. Treatings is a community of people open to sharing their work over a coffee/drink, so there are a lot of nuances of social dynamics we need to understand.
If we were to compare the process of building a company with constructing a house, we've been digging down, instead of building up, to create a solid foundation. Although this period of learning has been crucial, it's anything but comfortable. Since my co-founder Paul and I try to test before we build, a lot of our progress is not outward-facing, or readily apparent. This, of course, prompts questions from friends and family who are tracking our progress by monitoring the site, wondering how everything is going when they don't see new features being built.
While it can be unpleasant to defend perceived inactivity, I'd prefer that to feeling pressured to build flashy features, fueled by funding and a ticking clock to spend that capital. While this would have satiated passive observers, I know that when Paul and I left our jobs to start Treatings we were not equipped to handle outside capital.
Founders who have raised money have warned us that as soon as you raise venture funding the house is expected to be rapidly built up, at a pace dictated more by predetermined milestones than considerations about structural integrity. If driven by cash and expectations, we likely would have started loading bells and whistles onto Treatings before establishing a solid understanding of the problem our users have and the repeatable process we are implementing to solve that problem. This would have resulted in an unsound framework.
It's not the manufactured deadlines that I fear, just the intervention to make bold bets before we've established our footing. Thinking back to school, even the most diligent students benefitted from imposed deadlines. In an experiment Dan Ariely chronicles in "Predictably Irrational," MIT students were broken into three groups. All groups had to write three main papers over the course of the semester. In Group 1 the students were allowed to set their own deadlines, in Group 2 there were no deadlines at all and in Group 3 the teacher dictated three firm deadlines. At the end of the semester, grades across the three groups were compared. Ariely found that students with the firm deadlines got the best grades and students where no deadlines were set did the worst. The surprising revelation isn't that students procrastinate, but that "simply offering the students a tool by which they could pre-commit to deadlines helped them achieve better grades."
So how do we apply Ariely's findings to Treatings? We aren't spending anyone else's money, so we don't have a third party dictating deadlines. That's unfortunate. Although I'm wary of what the stipulations might be, I'm sure we'd move faster if we had VCs breathing down our necks. But, that doesn't mean we need to resign ourselves to operating unencumbered by goals or deadlines. We should be more disciplined about setting deadlines and holding ourselves accountable.
It's too easy to set a deadline and rationalize between the two of us why it's okay if we miss it. People often ask, "How long could you continue bootstrapping Treatings?" The answer is that if we were to continue spending at the low rate that we've been (namely supporting our bunk beds and coffee habit), we could go on for another year or two. But running out of money should not be the demise of Treatings. We must force ourselves to race towards the inflection point of testing our business model, seeing if companies are willing to open their checkbooks to leverage our platform for recruiting and employer branding. If they say yes, we will be off to the races, either building out the product and team through revenue or raising venture funding. If companies say no, we should pivot or shut down Treatings altogether.
Two weeks ago we set an artificial deadline of this past Wednesday to push up changes to our site that we've been working on for months. We finally optimized the site for a mobile browser, added an activity feed, bolstered user profiles and provided the option for a one-click indication of interest in meeting fellow members. The deadline was "artificial" because there wasn't a critical event that demanded that we push up these changes. At our nascent bootstrapped stage, there are rarely times when others will hold us accountable.
Unless you count my girlfriend asking when I think I'll have my own bedroom. Then there are many times.
This is the 15th installment of a PandoDaily weekly series that chronicles the experiences of a young entrepreneur as he bootstraps his startup.
Part 1, "The less-than-glamorous life of a young entrepreneur."
Part 2, "How to survive co-founding a company with a friend."
Part 3, "Starting a company and having a girlfriend isn't easy."
Part 4, "Customer validation: from lean startup to craigslist."
Part 5, "Dealing with competitors without turning your product into Mr. Tumnus."
Part 6, "Why I gave up a cushy career as an investment banker to launch a startup."
Part 7, "The best way to take feedback: Keep quiet."
Part 8, "The embarrassment of premature VC-infatuation."
Part 9, "Don't ask me about money! I'm a startup founder."
Part 10, "How a summer job selling knives helped me with my startup."
Part 11, "When social norms interfere with your startup."
Part 12, "It's hard to tell which startups are simply spinning their wheels."
Part 13, "What do you tell people who ask how your startup is doing?"
Part 14, "A bootstrapped startup's freelancer dilemma."
Come back next Sunday to read the next installment.
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The body of 84-year-old Lois Hickey
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Police believe the suspect broke
through a window, injuring himself and leaving behind blood. More blood was
found in the house, matching that found on the window. Samples were sent to a
state crime lab, where it was compared to samples in the state's Combined DNA
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crimes against a person and sentenced to greater than one year in prison since 1998.
No match was found in the state database.
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national system. Prosecutors say they learned this week that system also didn't
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say the Saint Joseph County Metro Homicide Unit is continuing the investigate
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UCLA got some real respect this week in Ted Miller's ESPN Pac-10 blog and the ESPN weekly power ranking. First from Ted Miller, who has us ranked as the #3 team in the Pac-10:
3. UCLA: So the Bruins handled a Tennessee team out for revenge in workmanlike fashion, and Tennessee pushed a homestanding No. 1 Florida squad that was hungry to embarrass the Vols so hard that most folks are calling it a moral victory. Why isn't anyone saying, "Perhaps we should re-evaluate UCLA?" Or, "Why is a 3-0 UCLA squad that has physically dominated two BCS conference foes still not ranked?" (And who voted for 2-1 Nebraska, which has wins over Florida Atlantic and Arkansas State?)
And over on the ESPN weekly Power Ranking we come in at #26 nationally, with several of the voters having us quite a bit higher with Ted Miller putting us at #21 and Ivan Maisel putting us at #18. I think #18 might be a little high at the moment, but its nice to see us getting some national attention. Also, if Saturday was any indication, that already big win over Tennessee might start looking better and better in the coming weeks. Go Bruins!


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Horrible breath can signal serious tooth problemby Dr. Susan Baker
Question: We inherited a little Shih Tzu about six years ago. He obviously has never had dental care and his breath is unbearable. Whatever room he is in smells horribly. He is quite old (16) and we love him to death, but even holding him is nauseating. Please help — Laurie
Answer: Dental care is very important for your dog. Dogs with good dental care live an average of five years longer than pets who don't have dental care. Unfortunately many people do not know how to take care of their pets' teeth.
It is best to start when the dog is a puppy but even an older dog can learn to enjoy having their teeth cleaned!
Start by gently petting your pet around his face and muzzle. Spend time softly stroking the chin and lips that cover the teeth. Always make sure you are stroking in the direction of the hair growth and never pinch the whiskers. Do this exercise for one to five minutes twice a day for a week or two until your pet looks forward to having it done, you can even offer a special treat after each exercise.
Step 2 is to lift the lip and massage over the front teeth (you can wear latex gloves or wrap a soft cloth around your finger). Do step 2 twice a day for one week.
Step 3 is to add a pea-sized amount of poultry-flavor pet toothpaste and offer it to your dog as a treat at first (most dogs like the taste). After one or two times, gently dab the toothpaste on one front tooth and let your pet lick it. Tell him what a good boy he is and give him a favorite treat. The next time you can apply the paste to two or three teeth. Slowly increase the number of teeth that you apply the paste to.
The pet toothpaste is totally different than human toothpaste. Human toothpaste has fluoride and detergents that foam. It is meant to be spit out and NOT swallowed. Dogs don't spit out their toothpaste, they swallow it, therefore dog toothpaste is made with enzymes that help to breakdown the soft plaque layer that covers the teeth.
Dog toothpaste will work even if it is only applied to teeth without brushing, however the mechanical action of brushing will help even more. The toothpaste will only remove the soft plaque layer; once that layer has turned to the hard layer called tartar, it should be removed by your veterinarian and followed by polishing the tooth surface and applying fluoride.
For most dogs, a professional cleaning is recommended once a year. For dogs that are resistant to having their teeth brushed, you can try a dental flush, just apply one squirt to the mouth daily. There are a variety of dental chews and treats that are helpful as well as diets that help to reduce plaque and tartar accumulation.
Your pet's strong mouth odor may signal a more severe problem. He may need antibiotics for severe gingivitis or periodontal disease. He may even have an abscessed tooth. Please bring him to your veterinarian. Dental problems can be very painful and I know you want him to have a happy, pain free life!Dr. Susan Baker
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...Instead of just trading back again and grabbing him at the end of the first or in the second. I don't hate Manuel as a prospect, but I cannot for the life of me understand why the hell the Bills went and drafted him #16 OVERALL when we could have traded back again to get even more picks in the second and/or third rounds. Really, the only way I can even fill remotely good about this pick is if nobody was willing to trade up, but I am pretty sure San Francisco was interested considering they traded up to #18. I would have LOVED to get another second round pick and perhaps a third or a fourth out of it as well, which would have not only allowed us to get the QB we want but also the WR, TE, and LB that the team so desperately needs (if not more).
This is just one of those times I feel that the team has literally no direction anymore. We are taking a PROJECT QB with our first round pick, when the team has so many needs to address. This is exactly why I wanted the team to trade back in the first place and then draft in the late 1st or early 2nd. The team has many needs, and a project QB who may not play for a year or more is not one of them, especially with next year shaping up to be more promising at the position. Were a team willing, we could have traded back in the 1st even further, grabbed our WR of choice (or even Manuel still), and had another pick or two to fill more desperate needs for the roster.


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Welcome to Cross Lutheran Church!
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If you want to find us or talk to us, our Contact page has more information and a map.
Sunday Mornings
Cross Lutheran invites you to our traditional worship service starting at 9:00 a.m.
Learn more about Worship at Cross.
A contemporary service is celebrated once every month except during the Advent and Lenten seasons.
Nursery care is available for infants and young children during the worship service.
Coffee and snacks feed our fellowship immediately following the service.
During the school year, children and adults are invited to stay for Sunday School and Adult Education from 10:30-11:45am.
What do we believe?
A summary of what we believe can be found here.
These core beliefs inspire each of us differently. We would love to have a conversation about what they mean to us and what they mean to you. Please contact the church office any time, or join us for worship, education, and discussion on Sunday morning.
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Entries for November, 2009 in Crowdsourcing
Can you help with this unique request?
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Don Smith, a 70-year-old Victoria retiree, called me tonight with a question I've never received. "Where the heck can I find one of those wire-metal strainers? I got a concoction for garlic, but I need to strain the juice away ...
Should newspapers end anonymous comments?
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During the last two weeks, several in the newsroom attended training related to online commenters. Following is a column published about the topic. By their nature, columns -- which are different from stories -- are slanted. This column takes a ...
Have ties to deadly shootings at Ft. Hood?
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The U.S. Army reports 12 people were killed and 31 wounded today during a shooting rampage on the Fort Hood Army base. One shooter was killed and two suspects were apprehended today. All suspects are U.S. soldiers, according to AP ...
What does your license plate say about you?
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Advocate business reporter Allison Miles works on a fun and interesting story. She asks: What does your license plate say about you? Does it point to your child? (i.e. TIMSMOM) Honor a beloved pet? (i.e. FIDORULZ) Or perhaps it serves ...


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The South Hadley-Minnechaug boys basketball game came down to the wire Thursday night.
With eight seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Minnechaug hit a shot to tie the score at 46. Then, South Hadley drew up a play to get the ball to Tigers big man Mark Kelleher. Kelleher missed the initial shot, but Griffin Fitzell was there to put home the rebound at the buzzer.
Fitzell finished the game with 10 points. His brother, T.J., led all scorers with 13. South Hadley improves to 9-5 while Minnechaug falls to 5-11.


text: On the subject of the World Baseball Classic, today's game of Netherlands was absolutely epic. Ubaldo Jimenez strikes out ten, Pedro is solid, and a bunch of unknowns beat a powerhouse. If you watched today's game you witnessed something that happens once in a blue moon. The Netherlands gave up no earned runs and one of the most overrated closers blew a big one. This competition deserves more publicity because this is pretty impressive stuff.


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Asbestos News
Asbestos removal set to begin at Ohio elementary schoolThe Fremont, Ohio school district recently awarded an asbestos abatement contract to Total Environment in advance of the demolition of Fremont Middle School, the News-Messenger reports.
According to the news source, Total Environment bid $108,665 for the project, which was the second-lowest. Chris Moore of Touchstone CPM, which has been contracted for the demolition work on the middle school, told the news source the asbestos removal is scheduled to begin in March and be completed by May.
During a board meeting last October, Moore noted that a survey indicated a plaster area in the auditorium ceiling needed to be removed for approximately $100,000. However, he added that other plaster located in the middle school had tested negative for asbestos.
Ensuring that asbestos is completely removed from buildings set to be demolished is critical, as the dangerous mineral fibers can become airborne if loosened during such work. The inhalation of these fibers has been proven to cause lung cancer, asbestosis and malignant mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer.
The district has scheduled a farewell open house for the middle school on February 5, according to the news source.
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Massachusetts school custodians learn about asbestos exposure, http://www.wickedlocal.com/norwell/news/x2105847083/Norwell-participates-in-asbestos-awareness-training#axzz2Ese9TA66, 12/14/12
Experts question integrity of asbestos exposure reports, international collaboration, https://www.rightoncanada.ca/?p=1761, 12/14/12
Northern Ireland campaign will educate tradespeople, others about asbestos exposure, http://m.u.tv/news/300-NI-asbestos-deaths-in-five-years/e3426c38-0a85-47ff-b68f-3e2d4fbbe3cd, 12/11/12


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Bossier City Police Department
Shreveport & Bossier Police Deploy Special Details For Busy Holiday Shopping Season
Bossier City Police Welcome Three New Officers
Half of Bossier Police Crashes Were the Cop's Fault
New Officers and Jailer Join Bossier City Police Department
[Update] Bossier City Runaway Teen Returns Home
A Big Check for the Bossier Police Department
Latest Bossier City Police Checkpoint – How'd It Go?
The results of the Bossier City Police Department's latest safety checkpoint are in. The operation was held yesterday afternoon between 2 and 6 in the 2200 block of Shed Road. Officers checked just over 390 vehicles and wrote 18 citations to motorists who were not wearing seat belts, and 10 to motorists who didn't have children in proper safety retraints
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Clinical Psychology:
Degree Requirements
General requirements for the Ph.D. include:
- Satisfactory completion of coursework
- Appropriate computer competence
- Passing the qualifying examination and the clinical examination
- Completion of an approved dissertation
- Adequate performance in practicum and internship placements.
Research Competency Qualifying Examination
The Research Competency Examination assesses the student's ability to evaluate critically the psychological research literature. Successful completion of this examination permits the student to begin formal research and internship at the beginning of his or her third year.
Clinical Competency Examination
A major milestone in the Program is the Clinical Competency Examination, which occurs at the end of the third year of the Program. This examination is designed to assess minimal competency of the student in the professional practice of psychology. The examination focuses on:
- Assessment
- Treatment planning and intervention
- Professional issues, sensitivity to diversity, and ethics
Two faculty members evaluate each student in a standardized half-day oral exam.
The student is given written clinical case material, including a brief history and assessment data from intellectual, personality, and neuropsychological testing. The student is expected to state relevant factors in the case, describe how to arrive at a differential diagnosis, integrate, interpret and discuss assessment data, describe factors relevant to intervention, plan intervention strategies, and answer specific questions relating to professional issues, ethics, and cultural diversity.
Doctoral Dissertation
After a student is acceptance into candidacy and successful completes the Clinical Examination, the Dean appoints an ad hoc doctoral committee upon recommendation by the Program Director. This committee conducts a preliminary proposal examination, supervises the dissertation, and carries out the final oral examination in which the student defends his or her work.


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A dead body was found in the desert off Interstate 9 in Gila Bend Sunday. The body was less than a mile away from where several bodies were found last week.
The area is known for human trafficking. The man did not have any identification, and appears to have died from the elements.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio says his deputies will place a cross in the desert to mark the place where he was found, and to serve as a deterrent for border-crossers.
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Community Health Leaders
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Leader's Biography 2009:
JUDI HILMAN, Executive Director, Utah Health Policy Project, Salt Lake City, Utah
As a passionate and gifted community organizer, Judi Hilman has engaged a wide range of Utah residents in a variety of advocacy campaigns. From low-income persons and persons with disabilities, to small business owners, Hilman empowers those around her to use their voices to advocate for justice. Hilman leads the Utah Health Policy Project (UHPP), founded in 2006 to assure quality, affordable, comprehensive health care coverage for all Utah residents through research, policy advocacy and civic participation activities. Though UHPP is not designed to provide direct services, the agency receives multiple calls per month which are filtered through a safety net with the help of a resource guide that Hilman created. Today, UHPP helps hundreds of individuals each month learn about health policy issues and solutions, the policymaking process and how they can play a role.
Where this Leader can be reached today:
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News on Central America continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
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Shore crabs: Low maintenance pet really comes out of its shell
Their new companions? Batman, Spiderman, and Blue - three hermit crabs with painted shells that earned them all-too-obvious names.
Texas Tech Football #ALSIceBucketChallenge
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TRANSPORT and Works Minister Omar Davies is today expected to announce an increase in bus fares for the State-run Jamaica Urban Transit Company at a press conference at his ministry's Maxfield Avenue headquarters in Kingston.
For Honduran family, deportation means a child vanishes
Late at night, folding clothes on the couch when she couldn't sleep, Maby Caceres would replay the moment she lost Cindy.
Television anchor shot dead outside his home in Honduras
The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the murder of broadcast journalist Nery Francisco Soto Torres in Honduras on Thursday and calls on authorities to launch a full investigation, determine the motive, and bring those responsible to justice.
Is it their adorable eyes; cuddly fur coat or the way they wag their tails that convinces you to say to yourself, "Yes I will take you home."
17:22 Ruling party of Sudan ready to sign cooperation agreement with...
The National Congress Party of Sudan expressed its willingness to sign a cooperation agreement with the People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan, which is chaired by President Emomali Rahmon.
Mets' Colon misses start due to mother's death
Colon was traveling to the Dominican Republic to be with his gravely ill mother, who died Monday at the age of 63 in a private clinic in the northern town of Santiago.
No charge against deaf/mute in Mario Deane death
The deaf/mute prisoner who is alleged to have participated in the beating death of Mario Deane is yet to be charged, the Jamaica Observer has learned.
Experimental Vaccine For Chikungunya Passes First Test
Marqui Ducarme is aided by his wife after catching chikungunya virus at his home in Port-au-Prince, May 23. Chikungunya swept through Haiti this spring, infecting more than 40,000 people.
Honduras takes 42 properties for alleged drug ties
Honduran authorities say they have seized 42 properties that belong to an alleged drug-trafficking family with links to Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel.
20 years ago, 35,000 'balseros' fled Castro's Cuba on anything that would float
Editor's note: Miami Herald columnist Fabiola Santiago recalls the stories of Cuban refugees she met two decades ago in the Guantnamo camps and how they carved out new lives in America.
Discredited AP story leads Castro propaganda machine in Cuba to suffer another self-inflicted wound
In yet another indicator of the slow, inevitable decline of the Castro regime's once-vaunted propaganda machine, CubaSi reported that Minister of Public Health, Dr. Roberto Morales Ojeda, condemned the United States because the " Associated Press revealed this week details of a program of the U.S. Agency for International Development that used ... (more)
Emerald Isle woman to appear on TV show
Emerald Isle resident Georgia Leon Ricks got the vacation of a lifetime when she was selected to appear on a reality television show.
Cuban photographer: Do you recognize this girl?
In the photo, a girl crouches on a wooden raft, surrounded by solemn men. Her large brown eyes stare intently at the camera.
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do.
Former Turks and Caicos premier's mansion up for sale
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Stop the attacks on former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide and the Lavalas Movement
On Aug. 13, the Haitian government summoned former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to court on corruption charges.
PROFIT organisation based in Connecticut, USA, has for the past five years been assisting needy Jamaican high school students who are faced with economic hardships.
Whenever I travel, I try to make mental observations about the development of other cities and towns that might be interesting or relevant to readers here in Philadelphia.
Flourishing Jamaican literature
At the recent 37th Annual Convention of the National Association of Jamaican and Supportive Organisations , Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States of America Stephen Vasciannie offered the following comments on developments in Jamaican literature in his keynote address: ... As part of our 52nd Independence activities, the Jamaican Embassy will ... (more)
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3 Car Crash Sends 5 to the Hospital
By Cassandra Duvall. CREATED Jan 27, 2013
TOWN OF BELLEVUE-- A three-car crash sends five people to the hospital, including two good Samaritans who were thrown off an overpass.
It happened this morning, at 12:11 a.m., on STH 172 westbound at Lime Kiln Road in the Village of Bellevue.
The initial crash involved a 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser and a 2011 Toyota Highlander. Two people pulled over to help, when a 1995 Chevrolet mini-van struck the Toyota and launched the two good Samaritans off the overpass.
They both landed in the ditch. All the injured were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The crash is being investigated by the Brown County Sheriff's Department, but alcohol does not appear to be a factor.
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