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Give Back Gift Guide
Finding a gift that is meaningful for the people you love can be a challenge. Here are some great gifts that give back to some very important causes!
6 out of 7 species of sea turtles around the world are threatened or endangered. Wrap up something that will help save turtle hatchlings. Each $1 raised saves at least one turtle hatchling! Browse Billion Baby Turtle's Holiday Gift Guide and find the perfect gift.
My pick? The 25 Baby Turtle Adoption Packet – it includes a Billion Baby Turtles bracelet from Pura Vida Bracelets! OMgoodness! $25
Sea otters, though protected, remain vulnerable to threats such as oil spills, pollution, and entrapment in fishing gear. Like a good friend, Friends of the Sea Otter advocates for the protection and preservation of sea otters. Support their mission by becoming a member.
My pick? The Sea Otter Pup Bundle because it includes an adorable set of stationary. $50
African Wildlife Foundation is committed to ensuring the wildlife and wild lands of Africa endure forever. These folks do amazing work. Become a member and receive the gift of pride that you're making a difference for elephants, rhinos, lions and more!
My pick? 16-month calendar with stunning photos of African wildlife – I'd be reminded of my good deed all year long! $25 and up membership
A gift benefiting The Xerces Society helps harness the knowledge of scientists and enthusiasm of citizens to protect invaluable insect populations worldwide. Shop their store to find a fitting gift for the bee and butterfly lover on your list.
My pick? Pollinator Habitat sign. It's like a "Welcome Home" sign for pollinators to hang in the backyard. Great gift for a gardener. $25
Chimp Haven offers a safe environment and daily care that enables chimps formerly used in medical research or entertainment industries to live the rest of their lives peacefully. Chimp Haven offers many ways to contribute to their cause; find your favorite way to help on their website.
My pick? As a form of enrichment, Chimp Haven offers its chimpanzees the opportunity to paint. This print by Brent would look great in my home office! $20
And of course, you simply can't go wrong with a gift of chocolate. Especially when it benefits wildlife conservation! Endangered Species Chocolate donates 10% of net profits annually to nonprofits like African Wildlife Foundation and The Xerces Society.
My pick? Endangered Species Chocolate Holiday Bars – these flavors are only around for a limited time so I snag them while I can. My favorite is the Dark Chocolate with Peppermint Crunch! $2.99
Our pick: 16-month calendar with stunning photos of African wildlife! $25 and up membership
3 Holiday Bars to Unwrap
Yes, yes, yes! The Holiday Bars are here! And with their arrival comes a conundrum – which one to try first. They're only around for a limited time so there's no time to dilly dally. Luckily, we're here to help. To discover which one we think you should unwrap first, pick a word below that best sums up your feelings about the holiday season!
-Dark Chocolate with Vanilla Chai-
Curl up in your favorite spot with a warm beverage and savor bite after delicious bite of dark chocolate blended with a mixture of warm, holiday spices. A perfect way to set the mood for contemplating the meaning of the season.
-Dark Chocolate with Peppermint Crunch-
The burst of peppermint aroma and delightfully crunchy cocoa nibs will instantly put you in the holiday spirit and give you an energetic boost to tackle your holiday to-do list!
-Dark Chocolate with Pumpkin Spice & Almonds-
It's a flavor that sends a signal to your brain that the holidays are here! Nibble a bar while you plan a month's worth of epic events that spread good cheer and enhance everyone's holiday celebration.
Cake Ball Recipe
Here at Endangered Species Chocolate we take our jobs very seriously – I mean, we work with the food of the Gods, people! One could even argue that the staff here at Endangered Species is right up there in importance with doctors, government officials and the President…..right?
Well, no……not at all……most definitely, not.
While some days it may feel like we are running a country or being called to the operating room, the truth is that we at Endangered Species constantly remind ourselves that we are abundantly fortunate to work for a company full of good people that make good stuff for a good cause. And although we believe that it's important to make chocolate that brings joy to the people who eat it and the animals each purchase helps save, we also know that we shouldn't take ourselves too seriously. That said, on the first day of October I sent an URGENT, HIGH PRIORITY email to the staff stating this:
EEEEKK! Huge spiders in the break room – enter if you must, but BEWARE!
Our resident spider catcher, Nick, immediately got up from his desk and headed into the infested room. Not too far behind him our Quality Manager followed, carrying a cup to help assist him in his efforts (we are a catch and release facility). A few other curious peers cautiously headed that way – if not to see the spiders but to at least witness the catching. When Nick and the others made it to the break room, they found the biggest, boldest, sweetest spiders they had ever seen……
Filled with chuckles, my office mates were happy to see that the email had been both a trick and a treat!
These spiders are not only easy to make, but they are a great activity to do with your little ones in the spirit of the spookiest season of the year.
If you plan on doing this with children, I suggest preparing the cake balls a day ahead. They will keep on a baking sheet, covered, overnight. To begin, make one 9 X 13 chocolate cake (from scratch or packaged). Let the cake cool completely. Breaking the cake in fours, crumble it into fine pieces into a bowl using your hands or a fork. Next, make 2 cups of frosting (recipe below, or purchase at your grocery store). Fold the frosting into the cake using the back of a spoon or a stiff spatula. Taking 1-2 tablespoon sized pinches at a time, roll out ½ in balls, squeezing and smoothing until all of the balls are formed. If the mixture becomes sticky or too soft, place it in the freezer for a quick chill and handling will become easier.
The prepared cake balls can be set in the refrigerator overnight, or if you are doing everything at the same time, placed in the freezer to set for up to 45 minutes. Once chilled, you will begin the decorating. Melt 3 – 4 Endangered Species Chocolate 72% Dark Chocolate bars, or one full bag of Endangered Species Chocolate Halloween Treats in the microwave. When the chocolate is completely melted and smooth, stir in one tablespoon of vegetable shortening (this is done to thin out the chocolate for easier handling and creates a better coating that will not crack). I like to set everything that I will be using out in stations to make assembly quicker. For the spiders pictured, I used pretzel rods and black sugar crystals. Eyes can be made from almond pieces, raisins, white sprinkles…and more! This is where your children can get creative. If spiders aren't your thing, these can be made into eye balls (half a marshmallow for the whites), monsters and even pumpkins! If you are making them for an adult party, maybe just colored sprinkles will suit. It's up to you!
To dip your creation, I suggest gently inserting a wooden skewer into the top of the ball, carefully lowering it into the chocolate, tossing the chocolate onto the piece if needed, and lightly tapping the exposed portion of the skewer before placing it on parchment. Then, using another skewer, carefully remove the rod and tap the coating to smooth. Alternatively, you can use lollipop sticks and leave them inserted to look like the spider's "web"! These set more quickly and keep better if the finished tray of spiders and other creatures are placed in the refrigerator.
Chocolate Holidays
It's really no surprise that each and every month has a day dedicated to chocolate. Check out this list of national chocolate food holidays – links within our calendar take you to interesting ways to celebrate (My fav? Dec 16th – Eleven Seriously Weird Chocolate-Covered Foods) or send you to the perfect Endangered Species Chocolate item to indulge in for the day!
January 3
National Chocolate-Covered Cherry Day
January 10
National Bittersweet Chocolate Day
january 27
National Chocolate Cake Day
february 1
National Dark Chocolate Day
February 5
National Chocolate Fondue Day
February 19
National Chocolate Mint Day
February 25
National Chocolate-Covered Nuts Day
march 19
National Chocolate Caramel Day
March 24
National Chocolate-Covered Raisins Day
April 21
National Chocolate-Covered Cashews Day
May 15
National Chocolate Chip Day
June 7
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
June 26
National Chocolate Pudding Day
July 28
National Milk Chocolate Day
August 4
National Chocolate Chip Day
August 10
National S'Mores Day
september 12
National Chocolate Milkshake Day
september 13
International Chocolate Day
september 22
National White Chocolate Day
October 28
National Chocolate Day
November 7
National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
December 16
National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day
December 28
National Chocolate Day
To a Healthy New Year
Photo by Whitney Bembenick, R&D manager, Endangered Species Chocolate
January is one of my favorite months. As we welcome a new year, the "newness" that it brings bubbles over into many aspects of our lives. In my home, as in many others, when the holiday decorations come down, the entire house gets a full, deep clean and purge. Clothes that haven't been worn are donated, office drawers are organized, and all of the laundry gets cleaned AND folded. Even Mother Nature gives us a sense of "newness". Looking out my windows here at the Endangered Species office this morning, there is a refreshing blanket of crisp white snow stretching out into the vast fields of Indiana.
With all of this newness, comes ambition to revitalize ourselves with healthy eating and living. Did you know that 2 out of 3 of us make a resolution for change at the start of a new year, but only 8% of us actually follow through? And with no surprise, of those that resolve for change, most resolve to lose weight. In those first few weeks of January, it is with great pomp a circumstance that we dump the tins of cookies and bars into the trash to be replaced with fresh fruits and vegetables. We reach for the water bottle instead of the coffee cup and we turn our noses at the candy aisle. Then, the inevitable happens. It's someone's birthday in the office and the array of sweet treats re-emerge. After a few weeks of resisting temptation, you decide to have just a small piece, you've earned it…and…burp!…a full slice of cake later you've not only got a queasy stomach but you feel awful for breaking your new "diet". Why am I telling you this, you ask? Well, because I have tip for you that will save you from the office birthday party cake catastrophe. It may seem a bit counter intuitive at first…..but here it goes…..
Eat. Dark. Chocolate.
Now, because I work for a chocolate company, you are thinking, "yeah right, chick," but please, keep reading, and you may change your mind.
First, let me share with you a few facts about cocoa. Cocoa naturally contains antioxidants called flavanols. These compounds act as a defense mechanism to fight off the free radicals our bodies produce from doing daily activities like simply breathing! That means that when we consume a food that contains these flavanols (like chocolate), we are helping our bodies fight against cell damage that research has proven can lead to things like cancer and heart disease. But that's not all! Multiple research studies have shown the direct link between consuming chocolate and improved mental health, clarity and alertness. This is credited to cocoa's ability to aid the body in producing compounds which help us feel good, as well as the natural stimulants which are found in chocolate like caffeine and theobromine. The darker and less "adulterated" the chocolate the better, as these varieties offer the largest dose of antioxidants in comparison to their sweeter counterparts.
So…proven by research, chocolate is good for the body and soul. Do I have your attention now? Back to that New Year's resolution tip I mentioned before. What if, instead of focusing on what you want to limit yourself on, you focus on what you want to indulge in more? Because of all the healthy reasons listed above, we know that dark chocolate is a great option when the mood for indulgence strikes us. By giving ourselves that small treat, we are sustaining a more positive mood and fighting off the "bad guys" at the same time. So when the office party strikes, you'll feel less inclined to reward yourself, because you've already been rewarded with a sweet square of your favorite Endangered Species chocolate bar. Which reminds me, it's time for my daily dose of indulgence J
One last thing…with all this "newness", Endangered Species has something new to share as well! Keep an eye out for my post next month where I'll talk about my love affair with chocolate and our brand new filled chocolate bar line.
Healthy Indulging!
Whitney B.
R&D Manager, Endangered Species Chocolate
A Sea Otter Christmas
There are several opportunities to help contribute to conserving sea otters and their populations this holiday season! Friends of the Sea Otter is involved in these efforts to make giving during the holidays a "win-win" situation for sea otters.
Monterey County Gives Campaign
The Monterey County Gives campaign during this holiday season runs from mid-November through midnight December 31 and is a way to stretch your donation further through a portion of your contribution getting matched by the Community Foundation of Monterey partnering with the Monterey County Weekly for this campaign.
Thanks to the matching fund, your donation can have a bigger impact to Friends of the Sea Otter and to helping protect sea otters and their habitat. Click here to view our donation page.
Amazon Smile
Using Amazon for your holiday shopping? Want to help protect sea otters for no extra charge while purchasing gifts?
Amazon will donate 0.5% of purchases to an organization of your choice. Please remember Friends of the Sea Otter when filling your Holiday baskets by choosing us when you visit: https://smile.amazon.com/
Friends of the Sea Otter Holiday Gift Store
Share a Gift and Help Sea Otters! Friends of the Sea Otter is the world's oldest sea otter organization dedicated to conserving sea otters and their habitats. Your purchase in the gift store will be used in support of Friends of the Sea Otter's efforts to protect sea otters and their habitat in a number of ways. You can buy individual gifts or purchase our gift bundles as a membership package. We have a select number of bundles, each with their own unique gifts. Your donation will go towards Friends of the Sea Otter's mission to conserve sea otters and their habitat. If you would like to make a donation, but would not like to receive a gift please use the donate button at the top.
Zazzle Store
If you are looking to buy someone that special gift for the holidays, there are a variety of items in Friends of the Sea Otter's Zazzle Storefront. Many of the items were designed using specially made artwork by Kelly Lance, done exclusively for Friends of the Sea Otter. And, if you are still decorating the Christmas tree, be sure and check out the Christmas ornament in the store. A percentage of your purchase in our Zazzle Storefront will go towards Friends of the Sea Otter's mission to conserve sea otters and their habitat.
You can follow FSO on Facebook and Twitter and learn more about what FSO is doing and how you can help at www.seaotters.org.
Article by guest blogger, Jim Curland, Advocacy Program Director and Frank Reynolds, Program Manager for Friends of the Sea Otter
Friends of the Sea Otter (FSO), founded in 1968, is an advocacy group dedicated to actively working with state and federal agencies, scientists, educators, and the public to maintain, increase and broaden the current protections for the sea otter, a species currently protected by state and federal laws and having two populations on the Endangered Species list.
To: Nature | From: You
Why not put the planet on your gift-giving list this season? Here are 3 conservation organizations we know and trust to fight for at-risk species and habitats!
Send support to the sea
Make a year-end $110.00 donation to SEE Turtles and receive a gift bag filled with ocean-friendly loot to commemorate your generosity!
SEE Turtles supports community-based sea turtle conservation projects worldwide. Your donation will help protect 100 baby turtle hatchlings.
The ULTIMATE TURTLE LOVERS' GIFT PACK includes:
- 3 Endangered Species Chocolate bars
- 18oz. Klean Kanteen bottle
- Organic goat milk soap 'Cause Bar'
- Sea turtle garden flag
- Koteli reusable shopping bag
- Glass Dharma glass drinking straw
- 3 baby sea turtle postcards
Get your gift that gives back direct from SEE Turtles and The Ocean Foundation.
For the bees (and other pollinators)…
Our 10% GiveBack Partner, The Xerces Society, is at the forefront of invertebrate protection worldwide, harnessing the knowledge of scientists to implement conservation programs.
Join The Xerces Society in combating unnecessary pesticide use and advocating for pollinators. Make a year-end donation to The Xerces Society – you'll receive a bi-annual subscription to Wings: Essays on Invertebrate Conservation to keep you informed of your donation at work!
Go in on a joint gift with Betty White!
Elephants have a secret weapon against poachers – Betty White! Join the Golden Girl in a quest to protect African wildlife by making a donation to our 10% GiveBack Partner, African Wildlife Foundation. Ms. White will double your gift when you give before December 20th.
Act now and double AWF's resources to fight to save Africa's rare and precious wildlife! With your donation you'll receive
- 16-month calendar with stunning African wildlife photography
- AWF's quarterly newsletter
- The pride that you are making a difference for Africa's wildlife, wild lands and community.
Chocolate Gifts Supporting Species
Want to combine a charitable donation with indulgent chocolate? We can help with that!
Pick one of our AWF ADOPTION CHOCOLATE COLLECTIONS.
African Wildlife Foundation works to support 80+ species every day. We've paired their purpose with Endangered Species Chocolate bars for gifts that give back in a big way.
Your AWF Adoption Collection purchases send a $15, $25 or $40 donation to African Wildlife Foundation and gives you a delicious chocolate assortment, cute plush animal, and a 1-year AWF e-membership – all wrapped up in a great gift box.
- Adopt a lion
- Adopt a leopard
- Adopt an elephant
- Adopt a giraffe
- Adopt a gorilla
- Adopt a rhino
- Adopt a warthog
- Adopt a wild dog
- Adopt a zebra
Save sea turtles and savor chocolate! With this purchase, a $10 donation is made to SEE Turtles, a conservation tourism project that supports community-based sea turtle protection efforts.
Your purchase supports work in Costa Rica, Baja California Sur and Trinidad – vital nesting habitats for endangered sea turtles. Each pack bundles three 3oz. Natural Dark Chocolate with Blueberries chocolate bars with a card acknowledging your SEE Turtles donation.
What a sweet gift (that gives back)!
Chocolate Bar Costumes
Some Endangered Species Chocolate Bars (like the Wolf, Bat, and Panther) already have a Halloween vibe about them…featuring creatures that prowl in the night. But other flavors (think Otter, Chimp, Sea Turtle) aren't exactly the type of treat you'd give to a friend on Halloween…UNLESS you gave it a costume! Here are two simple ways to dress up your chocolate bars for Halloween.
You'll need:
- Black construction paper
- Scissors
- 3oz. Endangered Species Chocolate Bar
- Glue
- Goggly eyes (or draw your own!)
Cut your black construction paper in a bat shape using this template (or freehand it if using a chocolate bar that is a different size).
Lightly glue chocolate bar into the center of the bat shape.
Affix googly eyes to the head of the bat with glue.
Finally, fold the wings in over the chocolate bar and spot glue them into place.
Mummified Chocolate Bar
Now that you've mastered the Bat Wrap, give this mummy chocolate bar costume a try! Instructions can be found at The Idea Room, a great place to get all sorts of fun, crafty inspiration!
Helpful Mummy Tip: cut crepe paper in half lengthwise to make a skinnier "bandage" – makes it much easier to wrap around the chocolate bar.
We'd love to see your costumed creations! Share them with us on Facebook, Google+ or Twitter.
Swap This Halloween
Halloween is right around the corner. Time to start thinking about costumes! Instead of buying, consider a more eek-o-minded approach. Saturday, October 8th is National Costume Swap Day™ – a planet friendly way to get kids recycling in the funniest way possible – trading (reusing) princess gowns, witch's hats and superhero capes!
Costume swaps or making your own costumes from materials you have on hand means less resources, less packaging and less waste. Wrap your mind around this fact: swapping (aka reusing) just half the costumes kids wear at Halloween would reduce annual landfill waste by 6,250 tons! It also means you can be original and decide exactly what you want to be for Halloween. Imagine trying to find a tornado costume at a big box store!
DIY Tornado Costume
- black t-shirt and pants
- masking tape
- assorted small tornado victims (leaves, toy tractor, barnyard animal figures)
Wrap masking tape up one pant leg (crinkle tape a bit for authentic tornado texture!). Repeat with t-shirt, wrapping tape in a spiral up to neck. Tie assorted toys and figures to short bits of fishing line. Tie fishing lined tornado victims to random spots on t-shirt and pants. Muss up child's hair and brush a bit of dusty brown eyeshadow across face to complete the transformation!
Swaps can be as simple as getting together with a few neighbors or as large as a citywide event; check Costume Swap's site to find local swaps you can attend. No matter the size of your event, a costume swap is the perfect way to save the resources it takes to create new costumes. Plus, trading costumes saves you money! Check out this incredibly cute video; twin brothers, Tristin and Tyler, show you how it's done.
Find more ways to green up your holiday at Green Halloween®.
An Eco Easter Basket
With Earth Day (April 22) so close to Easter, join me in nixing the traditional basket filler and hunt for goodies that encourage an appreciation of nature. I'm pretty confident my outdoorsy, totally-curious-about-the-world 4-year old son will love it.
Reducing by Reusing
It really surprises me to learn that lots of folks trash their baskets after Easter. Think of all of those sad, pastel baskets sitting in landfills for eons – discarded and forgotten. And don't get me started on those (soulless) cellophane wrapped pre-filled baskets you see in big box stores! The Easter Bunny is way more creative and nature-conscious than that.
Growing up, my brother and I always reused the same baskets year after year. Lots of memories tied to those baskets! It was like seeing an old friend when my parents would pull my basket out of the attic each spring. Believe it or not, my mom also saved and reused our Easter basket grass from year to year. Her reasoning was rooted in saving money and getting the most use out of everything. My mom's example fits right in to my environmental outlook on life (not to mention my budget). I bought a sturdy natural woven basket and a couple of bundles of green recycled paper grass for my son's first Easter – and – four years later, we are still making holiday memories with them.
Gifts that last
As I set out shopping to help the Easter Bunny find gifts to fill my child's basket, I noticed that some stores set out a dizzying array of disposable trinkets as filler for baskets. The Easter-specific toys I spied seemed like they'd last a week before breaking. Needless to say, I was uninspired.
With Earth Day in mind, I aimed to seek out items that would be fun, useful and encourage our kid to get outside and commune with nature. Here are some of the ideas I thought up; share yours too – I still have some room in the basket to fill.
Books about bugs, butterflies, birds can open up a young one's eyes to the importance of conservation.
Springtime is a good time to replenish art supplies – a quality sketchpad and colored pencils could help a young artist to bloom.
A colorful water bottle can keep your kid hydrated and keep plastic out of landfills.
Encourage your young one to dig nature by tucking a few flower, herb or vegetable seed packets into their basket.
Look for organic, all-natural sweets made with ingredients sourced with care. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention Endangered Species Chocolate's organic, dark and milk chocolate Bug Bites. *smile* It's chocolate that not only tastes indulgent and contains ingredients I can feel good about giving my child – it funds species conservation, promotes fair trade and encourages sustainable cacao farming.
Comment below and tell us how you green up Easter! Or add other eco-minded Easter basket ideas to our list.
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Jack Wilshere | Arsenal
Jack Wilshere has only scored one Premier League goal for Arsenal. Yes, you did read that right. One.
He might sit in a deep position in midfield, but you'd expect the big hope of both Arsenal and England to have a few more goals to his name.
At 21, though, he still has plenty of time to add goals to his game.

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Re: Optional Headgear Rule
After re-reading all of the posts this morning, I would have to disagree with your last post.
I don't believe Mr. Mitchell is being selfish in his post. He was using his conversations as an example.
I believe this thread has been handled very well..Unfortunately it just seems lately there has been a dividing line on most issues that puts you on the opposite side of James and Curtis
We did have some constructive comments and Randy and Curtis did agree on a point in this thread
Moving forward, the rule seems to be in place no matter if we agree or disagree. It is now up to us to follow it through the trial period and look for the following:
1. Does it increase Fighter Activity? (My opinion is no - a fighter is going to fight headgear or not.)
2. Do promoters only use fighters that won't wear headgear? (I believe most Moral promoters won't, but time will tell.)
3. Will the IKF keep a PUBLIC RECORD of injuries from all IKF sanctioned events from now throught the trial period so that actual data can be assessed to see if there are more injuries and cuts sustained to amateurs not using headgear that amateurs using headgear.(This would be very easy to do and the most responsible thing to do which should be supported by fighters,trainers, promoters and the IKF)
Re: Optional Headgear Rule
Drew K,
Yes, Randy and Curtis did agree, so that in itself should remind me that good things can happen.
I have to disagree though that this thread has stayed completely professional and all members have shown each other respect as some of us discussed doing after that last blow out. There are still sarcastic posts being made which aren't necessary. If they are meant as a "funny sarcastic", and not just a "irritated sarcastic", then I suggest the use of the smilies or something, to allow the reader to see it is meant in good humor. Everyone tends to read posts on here in a negative tone more often then light hearted as some intend them.
Because of that "dividing line" as you put it, and the past history between Curtis, James, and myself, I feel that even now, if I am to post anything that does not agree completely with either one of them, that I will be blasted and slammed for not agreeing or told I am "agruing" when, in fact, I have done nothing different then what those two have. Is that fair? No.
I really don't see the slight change of the head gear rule really changing anything but possibly allowing some of the more experienced fighters more opportunities to fight for IKF events because up til this point, they have opted for other sanctioning bodies simply becasue of the head gear rules. Again, it does not change anything for the amateurs with no experience nor the juniors and older fighters. It is a fighters option, not a promoters tool.
God makes things possible, not easy!
"If you think Muay Thai comes with fried rice, you're in deep sh*t!"
Re: Optional Headgear Rule
Reading through all of the posts on this thread, I keep seeing the same concern..... falsifying records. This concerns me also, mainly because I would like to think trainers are not lying for their fighters and/or fighters are not lying to get fights or to look good. I think what the IKF needs to do is to make the IKF Promoters and Reps more accountable of their positions. I realize the line up changes the last week, even the last day, however, what if the fight line ups are submitted ahead of time and the fighters that are questionable, are researched. What about imposing a fine if a record is discovered to be falsified? (Is this already in place?). We have been on the other end of a false record. We had a fighter fight a guy that was "0-0" (in kickboxing), only to find out he had almost a dozen MMA fights....... ALL fights should count! Whether MMA, Smokers, or anything else. It is still ring time. Why shouldn't an exhibition count? I am asking, not stating.. Why don't they count? some of the exhibitions I have seen are still pretty intense.
If the fighters, trainers, and promoters are held more accountable for reporting an incorrect record, there should be consequences. If a trainer is at an event and they see someone fighting that is listed as 0-0 and they have seen them fight MMA, report it. If they are at an event where they see a newer fighter that is listed as 15-0, and they are fairly confident they haven't fought that much or have seen them lose a fight, then report it. I'm not saying everyone become "tattle tails" but Steve is only one person. If everyone truly wants to get promoters and fighter's records cleaned up so we have fairer fights, we need a "Hotline" in which to submit concerns to be investigated. If errors are found (within reason), then whoever falsified the records should be put on suspension, fined, or something. If there are no consequences, this stuff will just continue.
I think what will happen is the "shaddy" trainers and promoters will find sanctioning bodies that will accomodate their needs, and other promoters that have been staying away from the IKF for those reasons will come back. Everyone enjoys doing business with companies that are honest and thorough. The IKF will become even an even stronger name in kickboxing.
Is having a "hotline" agreeable or disagreeable with others? Do you think it would help or hinder?
God makes things possible, not easy!
"If you think Muay Thai comes with fried rice, you're in deep sh*t!"
Re: Optional Headgear Rule
It is a fighters option, not a promoters tool.
Promoter: Do you want to fight on my card?
Fighter: Sure
Promoter: It is a 'No Head Gear' amateur card.
Fighter: Um, I only fight with head gear.
Promoter: Too bad, guess I'll find someone else.
Re: Optional Headgear Rule
Fighter or Trainer: thats ok, cause I (my fighter) only have/has 2 fights. thanks for asking though, please keep us/me in mind if you do have fights with headgear.
Promoter #2: Do you have any fighters that can fight on my card?
Trainer: yes, I have fighters for your card, and just so you know, our team wears headgear.
Promoter #2: cool, cause I only promote shows with headgear.
Trainer: great, we better get ready for the event.
God makes things possible, not easy!
"If you think Muay Thai comes with fried rice, you're in deep sh*t!"
Re: Optional Headgear Rule
Pam, what usually happens:
Both fighters get into the ring. One is wearing headgear, the other is not. Fighter A refuses to wear it. Fighter B who always wears it has a split-second to decide if he will not fight or fight without his headgear. The crowd is booing and calling him a pussy. Guess what..he takes off the headgear and fights!
PS: True story.
Re: Optional Headgear Rule
Randy B, that is where the promoter is ass backwards. If they have any sense they should not bill a fight card as a "no headgear card", the headgear rule "should not" be the whole card. It maybe can be a select fight or two. The first option should be with headgear as normal.
The few promoters who do this should be fined if their are governing bodies within their respective states. It should still be looked at as a fighter's option.
Pete Peterson
Team RoundKick
Progressive Self Defense Academy
Carroll, Iowa
Re: Optional Headgear Rule
Curtis, I have actually witnessed this same thing happen, too. This is a problem lying with the promoter. The headgear option, like any other protective gear issued should be resolved "before" the fight. Preferably when match making, but at the very latest...in the rules meeting. And again, the IKF rep should never let this happen either, which they should suggest imposed fines for such action. This kind of option has to be taken and used responsibly.
Pete Peterson
Team RoundKick
Progressive Self Defense Academy
Carroll, Iowa
Re: Optional Headgear Rule
Pete, I've gotta go with Grandpa on this one. If I was promoting, and I wanted to take advantage of the "no-headgear" option, I'd set the whole show up that way and pass on any fighter who wanted to wear headgear.
The whole purpose, from a promoter's perspective, would be to give a "pro" feel to the fights. When you consider that there are 3-round, pro K-1 fights, and also 4-5 round amateur title fights, the audience would have no idea whether they were watching pros or amateurs.
If I contacted a fighter, and they insisted on wearing headgear, I'd move on to the next guy.
It is easier to fight for one's principles than to live up to them.
The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.
I wish people who have trouble communicating would just shut up.
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What about using heavier gloves for amateurs not using headgear? I only use 16oz gloves when sparring (in addition to headgear) because the heavier gloves help prevent cuts and provide additional padding.
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"There are worse things in life than death. Have you ever spent an evening with an insurance salesman?" – Woody Allen
"Will my accident plan cover my pregnancy if I got pregnant accidentally?" – A client
Good question. I'm Alan Canton the owner of A.N. Canton Insurance Services, and yes, we're a small, two-person, one-dog (an Australian Shepherd,) two-cat agency located in Fair Oaks, CA (just east of Sacramento, CA) that provides term life insurance, critical illness, Medicare supplements, and final-expense coverage to families in Fair Oaks, Folsom, Gold River, Carmichael, Roseville, Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, El Dorado Hills and Sacramento. I have a fair number of victims (oops, I mean clients) throughout the rest of California (and Virginia… I went to U.Va (BA '69) and William and Mary (MA '74) a hundred years ago but still have many friends/clients in that state.)
Yes this is a site about insurance. So, how come you are not seeing the usual pictures of the happy family at the park, or the robust seniors on the cruise ship, or the group of children at the circus?
I don't have them because most insurance agencies don't want you to THINK about what you are buying. They would rather you be in some idyllic frame of mind and to think of all the 'fun' things in life… family, friends, health, and happiness. They want to "con" you.
Well, I want you to HAVE all of those things, and that is why I am IN the insurance business in the first place.
Unlike others, with me, it's not about the money. Yeah, everyone says that, but for me it's true. I already have money… I don't need to sell you something to eat tonight (but I do have a very expensive wife!)
And it's not about trying to 'snow' you with a lot of hype and sales bull-%$#@.
With me it's about getting you the right Medicare supplement or life policy or critical illness plan at the right price. Those are serious issues and I want my customers to understand that having the wrong plans can COST them their future or that of their family. How do you put THAT in a picture? You can't do it with a clown and a happy-face!
There are three, and only three, things you must know about me.
1. I am honest.
2. I know what I'm doing.
3. I am not a crook.
When it comes to health and Medicare I will tell you what no other agent will tell you, but which you already know. The entire healthcare system is broken… and you can't fix it and I can't fix it and Obamacare won't fix it. The best I can do is "mitigate" it for you.
When it comes to life protection, I won't try to make a quick buck on a cheap term plan from a crap company that pays a high commission.
I will take the time to educate you on what is "right and proper" for your age and stage in life… and that often means venerable "whole" or "permanent" life. (Yes, it is expensive… because it is worth it!) I won't often write impossible-to-understand Universal Life because most plans end up screwing the client! (Other agents won't tell you that!)
I know (and you know) that you need insurance. I also know that you don't want to pay for it (And you don't even want to TALK to me about it!) And I know that the lure of 'cheap' insurance is appealing. There are lots and lots of agents and web sites out there who will sell you crap-insurance that will just waste your money.
I want to tell you the truth. The truth is this. Cheap insurance is never good insurance and good insurance is never cheap. This is why I sell plans from the best of the best in the insurance industry. This is why I like Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Ohio National, Genworth, John Hancock, Forethought, Oxford, and especially Assurity to name a few. You won't find me selling that multi-level-marketing life insurance company or that "association" health plan or any of the other %$#@ out there. (I'd name names, but they would sue me! Call me and I'll tell you who sells crap.)
There are cheap plans in the life, Medicare, and critical illness sector that will bankrupt you if something really bad happens. I won't sell those… even if you want them.
However, you don't have to spend a fortune to get good protection. You just need a good agent (but good luck finding one these days!)
There are many, many affordable plans that will protect your assets… your life-savings, the college fund, and your equity (stock and bond) holdings. That's what I provide: Good, affordable critical illness, Medicare, and life plans. In a word (actually three words) I sell peace of mind.
You're thinking: "Do I really need an agent? Can't I just buy something online?"
The answer is NO. Life insurance… hell, all personal insurance… is not like car or home insurance. Most of those are pretty much the same. But personal insurance IS complex and you must have someone on your side who can sort it all out for you. Yes, you could do it yourself, but why would you want to… especially when it cost you nothing.
The big carriers would love for you to go to their pretty web sites and buy coverage online and never talk to an agent. If you buy this way they don't have to pay a commission to agents like us, and they KNOW from experience that most people (like you?) will buy the wrong product at a high price. It's a great deal for them… a crap-out deal for you. You want to gamble at craps? Do it with dice at the casino, not with your life and other personal insurance and surely not with a Medicare supplement. If you want to do a really dumb thing, buy insurance online all by yourself. (Anyone who has done this and been burned, will tell you the same thing!)
Look. I have one and only one goal and that is to get you the right plan for your budget. If I do that I do a good service and I earn a good (but not large) commission.
I hear it again and again. "Al, you want us to buy the most expensive plan because you make more in commission." Sorry to disappoint but it's just not true. Why is it not true? It's not true because if you can't afford the plan you will drop it. (And people say you have to have a Ph.D in quantum physics to sell insurance!! :-))
It is important to know that you do not pay any fee or commission to any agent. That is the law in this state. I'm going to tell you something no other agent is willing to: what we agents get paid. For individual and family health policies, agents usually get paid by the carrier 9% of the first year premium and a small "renewal" after that. Regular high-benefit life insurance pays us anywhere from 50% to 90% but often no renewal. LTC, is about 60%, no renewal. Group health pays a flat 7% each year. Disability pays 50% the first year and a "good" renewal after that. Annuity pays from 4% to 6% of the amount invested, no renewal. Medicare Supplements pay about 15%. Medicare Advantage plans pay about $500 and a nice renewal. (I don't write Medicare Advantage anymore… I don't like the plans that are out there now.) Medicare drug plans pay us almost nothing and are not worth my effort.
Most of the time carriers pay agents "as earned." That means when you pay your monthly premium, the company sends us X% of it… be it 20%, 50%, etc. If you drop the policy, our commission stops. If the agency was paid a year's commission in advance (a few carriers do this,) the agent has to pay back the part not earned. That's also the law. There is zero incentive for me to put you in a plan that you will drop.
Final Expense is a popular product for a large segment of the population. These are low death-benefit whole life plans, in the area of from $5,000 to $25,000 designed to pay for your funeral/cremation and/or to leave a small legacy to a favorite relative or church or charity.
I can sell these up to age 80!
These plans are what we call "simplified-issue," meaning that except in a very few circumstances you won't be turned down. Heart attack survivor? Cancer survivor? Have diabetes? No problem. I can get you approved with one of a number of companies. They are not the cheapest plans in the world… and if healthy or younger I will suggest traditional carriers, but for basically old, sick people, final expense is what they need and will get.
A 65 year old woman would pay around $40 a month for $10,000 of coverage.
Who buys these? You'd be surprised. Most people think these policies are bought ONLY by poor people living in trailer parks, on welfare, and with no assets. While that is part of my customer base, a large part of it are people who never made a lot of money in their lives… office workers, teachers, janitors, etc., and who are not in great health but who don't want their family to have to "pass the hat" when they leave this planet. Or they want to leave a little gift to a favorite grandchild or to their church or charity.
The beauty of these plans is that they are do NOT require a medical exam and people are approved (most often) by the company via phone. I come to the house, we write up the short application, we make a phone call, you talk to someone at the company who will check to make sure you don't have dementia and they will tell me right then and there if they will accept you… and most often they will.
If they don't there are some "guarantee-issue" companies who will take everyone… but for a price. However the price is more reasonable than you might think.
There is a small set of companies who work the Final Expense market and I write for most of them.
People get mailings all the time about these… especially from AARP and other organizations. Sometimes these plans look good, but they aren't. Some won't pay in the first two years, some are term plans that "run out" after a few years, and some raise rates every few years.
I will only write plans where the premium never changes and which never run out. Beware what you buy… and if you have a Final Expense plan now, call me and I'll tell you if it is crap… or if I can get you a better rate for the same benefit.
We both know there are a zillion life plans out there from ten-zillion companies. I quote a lot of Ohio National, Midland, and Assurity. Why? Because they are all honest, they are financially strong, and they have great service. I can (and do) sell other carriers, but Assurity, ON and Gen "fit" for so many clients in so many good ways. I also like the Lincoln Moneyguard plan which is a life/LTC combo… two products in one… good value.
Yes, I sell term, lots and lots of it… but I don't really like to. Term has its place and is "right" in certain situations, but it is a "wasting asset." You have heard "Buy term, invest the rest." Fine. I'm all for it. However, most folks either LOSE the rest or they SPEND the rest.
I believe that whole life is still a sound method of savings and protection. If that can't be afforded, then Guaranteed Universal Life (GUL) is the next best thing. Last comes term. It's cheap for a reason. 95% of term policies expire worthless. The carriers take all your money and never pay a claim. What a deal (for them!) I'd rather see you get something for your money, not just a letter of termination.
But in this economy term coverage is all that people can afford and term life is so much better than no life to your widow(er) or children!
I do a lot of work in the senior market with Medicare (Medigap) Supplements. I don't write any Medicare Advantage (MA) plans anymore.
I don't care what anyone tells you, the tried, true, and venerable Medigap Supplements are better than Medicare Advantage. However, they cost money and many MA plans are zero-premium. I always try to put someone in a Plan-F Supplement if they can afford it.
If not, there are a couple of Medicare Advantage plans that may work, but I don't write them because as I said, Supplements are better… and I'd rather see someone give up cable TV and get a Supp than take a "free" MA plan.
If you don't know the Medicare mess, talk with someone like me… who does! You'd be really stupid to try to figure out the Medicare-maze on your own because you will make a poor choice. Ask me how I know this. I'll be happy to tell you some horror stories!
As for Part-D drugs… there are a zillion plans out there and most agents won't write them… because the liability is too high and the compensation is too low. I get paid maybe $5 a month for Part-D and it can take me 5 hours to decide what is "best." For folks who are not taking any meds, I'll write a Part-D. For others I tell them how to make their own decision by using the www.medicare.gov website.
Critical Illness (CI… sometimes called "dreaded disease") coverage is the fastest growing coverage in the US. It is being brought down to the U.S. from Canada where it has always been very popular.
I call CI "DI for the rest of us. Now, it is not as good as disability coverage but it is far better than nothing. DI benefits are based on your income. CI is a flat-amount deal. There is a whole laundry-list of illnesses (cancer, heart attack, stroke, etc.) that will pay you if you are diagnosed… and live! (Your beneficiary will get your premiums back if you die.)
I have $100,000 of CI with a company called Assurity on myself and my wife (who is already on Social Security disability.) CI is far easier to get than DI. No, it won't cover you for an accident, but if you have, say a $50,000 policy and you have a heart attack, I'll bring you a check and you can use it for anything you want. (Get well and go to Rio!)
CI is affordable (especially when young) and I can write you up until age 65. Here is a link to some info on this excellent coverage. CI is "sleep BETTER" insurance. I know I do.
A word about disability insurance (DI): This protects your paycheck if you can't work. It's that simple. Everyone in CA thinks that the state plan (SDI) will cover them. Wrong. It's for one year and has a low pay-out. It's crap, but no one thinks so… until they see what the (bad) deal is.
Here is how agents are taught to sell DI… and it works because it is true: DI will cost you about 3% of your gross pay a year and will pay you about 60% of that gross if disabled. You are offered two jobs. One pays $100,000 a year and if you get disabled (you wreck the car) you receive a get-well card from me. The other job pays $97,000 a year and if you get disabled you get a check each year for $60,000 from me… for as long as the policy runs and you are still unable to work. That's my entire sales pitch. Either you "get it" or you don't. (And DI is hard to get so get it when you are healthy and have it for life… benefit stays the same even if laid off or you change jobs. And guess what… you can't get it when you need it! Duh!) As they say where I grew up (NY), "Whadayawant?" A check for 60 percent of your pay… or a Hallmark card? Your choice. Don't be an idiot. If you can get DI, get it… and sleep better at night. I wish I had taken it when I could have.
These are plans offered to you at work and paid by YOU on a voluntary basis. You know the leading company in this area! For a small segment of the working population these plans can be OK, but very often they are overpriced and the carriers are not the easiest of companies to deal with if a claim is made.
Voluntary benefits (usually term life, short-term DI, hospital indemnity, accident) are great if you are an employee and if the boss is paying for ALL of it, but often these are not "portable" when you leave your job. These days very few bosses pay even 75% for anything, much less overpriced voluntary benefits.
I used to write for one of the two largest voluntary (employee paid insurance) companies… no, not the one with the water fowl… the other one… so I know what I'm talking about. Most often you will get a better policy from your OWN agent instead of some insurance-drone who sits with you for 15 minutes (that's all the boss usually allows) and high-pressures you into taking a term life or accident plan… that you don't fully understand! Yeah, that's how that business is sold! "Get 'em in, sell 'em hard, get 'em out!"
I'm sorry if you disagree and you have one of these plans, but in my experience it's a crappy way to get coverage and is expensive to boot. But if it makes you feel better to pay what they ask… knock yourself out! Just don't cry to me when you have a claim and they don't pay it because of some loophole in the contract that was never explained to you. It wouldn't happen if you had REAL coverage from a REAL agent (who's neck you can always strangle if things go "bad" at claim time!!)
One size does NOT fit all. This is why the really good carriers have a plethora of plans, sometimes too many! And this is another reason you need an agent.
In the life sector there are ways to tailor a plan to fit each budget, often by offering the client a mixture of term and permanent (whole or UL)… with often complex concepts that would never occur to the average person… but which professional agents are trained in.
There is also the choice of carriers that agents choose to write for.
Yes, I could write for second and third-tier life, critical-illness and Med-Sup companies; carriers who have cheap plans, low coverages, huge deductibles, and who make you go through root-canal to get a claim paid. Sure, I'd sell a ton of them. I could make a lot more money because a lot of them pay better commission.
I could sell the cheapest plan-of-the-week term policies from "B" rated companies. Lots of agents do that. Why? They pay better commission.
But I won't do it. Scroll up and re-read the 6th, 7th and 8th paragraphs again.
I advise clients to find an independent agent, one who is not beholden to only one carrier. It's the only way to get an objective opinion and a fair choice.
If you want to pay through the @$$ for the "blue company from a large state" or for "that cute cartoon dog" or for some similar company where the agents can ONLY sell that company, fine. Your choice. They are all good carriers. They all advertise a lot. Guess who pays (through that same @$$) for it? Yeah. You.
As for agents who might call you, there are a lot of crappy insurance peddlers out there. Most could not spell "CAT" if you spotted them the "C" and the "T." Why? Because in most states anyone who can fog a mirror can get a license. You have people who never got past junior college because they have a 10th grade reading level giving advice on serious financial issues… to people who don't know what they don't know about insurance or finance. So choose your agent wisely. If they screw you, you only have yourself to blame… assuming you have read this far!
And whatever you do, do not, do not, do not buy insurance online or from one of the "we-sell-all-carriers" sites (I can't mention the name but you've probably seen their ads on the web and TV… they often start with the letter 'e'.) Most are phone-bank operations where you will get pressured into buying whatever "the deal of the day" is, and you will probably pay through the lower part of your anatomy to get it.
Saving money by "buying direct"… like for books and household items is generally possible – but it is not with insurance! Many online sites say that you are "buying direct" and "cutting out the agent". The truth is, you aren't saving a dime! The truth is… you are being screwed.
Any entity that offers insurance must be licensed as an agent/agency by the State in order to offer insurance. The only thing you 'cut out' is knowledgeable input and personalized service.
No agent or agency can offer you a "special price."
Regardless of what agent you use, you pay no more… so don't be fooled by the "Buy direct and save" bull$#@!. You need to focus on the bottom line – what the policy is going to cost you compared to another company with similar benefits and features… and you need a good agent to sort it out for you (especially if you have medical issues (aka impaired risk.) You ALSO want to work with someone you LIKE… someone who will educate you, not pressure you.
Most agents will just SELL you. I won't. I'll QUALIFY you and if you are a good candidate I will EDUCATE you. You will sell yourself… or you will walk away… and we're still friends.
I don't use high-pressure tactics… they don't work anyway. You talk, I listen… then I make a suggestion and you take it or leave it. It's not all that difficult to make that decision… and I try to make it as pleasant as I can.
Look. Reality check here. This is not fun. This is why I don't have the pretty pictures and bright colors and the hype and 'excitement' on this website. This is all about protecting your ASS(ets.) This is serious business, and I treat it so. If you want an agent who will sugar-coat all of this, there are plenty of them out there. Find one and don't waste my time… or yours… because I take it all very seriously.
If you are just looking around or just want to "kick some tires," call someone else. I have a busy practice with serious clients. When you are ready to hear the truth (and sometimes it is not all that pretty) and ready to move forward… call me. I use a method called High-Probably Selling. Maybe you've heard about it. You can learn it yourself by reading this.
Bottom line, I only work with clients who are serious.
I can't make it fun, but I can make it easier because I have a simple system that is written down and which I read each day. That system is:
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2. Educate the client on his or her options.
3. Never let client buy a 'bad plan'… even if they want it.
If you give me the opportunity to serve you I will do an excellent job. I will assess your needs, find you several options, and I will help get you through the underwriting process. That's the service…. it's what I do.
I don't really sell insurance. The carriers do that. I educate you and you make your own choices. I sell me. You buy me.
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Need to change your policy? I'm here.
Get sick and need help with a claim? I'm here.
Want to call and just chat? I'm here.
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I will earn your business and referrals to your friends, family, and colleagues.
I'm good at this, I like doing a good service for my clients, and if you choose me, I will be proud to have you as a client… and a friend.
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The Pryor Buck
On opening day of the 2012 PA archery season, I entered my tree stand for an evening hunt on my girlfriend's grandfather's farm. An avid sportsman himself, her grandfather was unable to hunt this year at the age 85 due to his health. However, he was still able to do some scouting from his truck. During the late summer, the buck made a few appearances and he hoped I would have an opportunity to harvest this buck during the upcoming bow season. That evening, I caught a glimpse of him at 80 yards and was unable to get a shot at him. Leaving the stand that evening disappointed, I hoped there would be another chance to get this trophy buck. So on the second day I rushed home from work and into my stand. Like clockwork, I saw him again with another buck. But this time, he came in at 32 yards. With shaky hands, I pulled my bow back and missed. I thought my chances of surprising him with this buck were over. To my disbelief he ran about 8 yards and turned and looked back. I knocked another arrow, drew back and calmed my nerves and took a shot at 40 yards with my Switchback XT. The perfect shot was made and the largest buck to date was harvested from the Pryor Farm. He ran about 50 yards and laid directly in front on my in the brush. With dark skies approaching, I texted my girlfriend to let her know I got him and to get a hold of her grandfather because I wanted him to be a part of this excitement. Unfortunately, he was attending dinner and a musical concert. A few days later, he was able to see and touch the massive rack and was so proud of my accomplishments. P & Y Green Score-145 and Safari Club-160. Thank you Matthew, Inc. for a great bow and a great opportunity to share this special moment with him.
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Morning,Sounds like it would be a lot easier to just pull the drives and put them in a pc server and do the wipe with shred on linux.
We have a 9117 MMA that has not been access in the past 12 months.
Now management would like to sell this equipment but the 2.5TB of disk storage needs to be Sanitized before it can be sold.
Here are the issues I need to overcome.
1. The only access to the system is by using the HMC console.
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Cure for bad pet breath could be a toothbrush away
"But cats are another story," she added.
Harvey said that's because cats' mouths are smaller, their teeth sharper and they could care less about bonding with a human during designated tooth time.
Keith said she took it slow when she began brushing the teeth of her 8-year-old greyhound Val. She started with one tooth at a time and used a foamless flavored gel that dogs can swallow.
"She started to nibble (on the toothbrush) and I rubbed it on her front teeth. I didn't make a big deal out of it. I didn't worry about brushing the first half dozen times. It was just a little bonding thing. Eventually, I brushed one tooth. Now she stands there and lets me brush all her teeth," she said.
The gel doesn't require water to rinse, lessening the likelihood of a mess. A year later, "(Val's) gums look healthy to me, and it doesn't seem she has any more tartar," Keith said.
Oral care products for animals are generally not regulated by any federal agency, although the Food and Drug Administration monitors all products that claim to prevent or slow disease. The agency does not test products that claim cleaner teeth, fresher breath or the reduction of plaque and tartar, Harvey said.
The VOHC is not a regulatory agency but it uses American Dental Association guidelines to test pet plaque and tartar products. Test requests are voluntary but companies pay nonrefundable submission and annual maintenance fees. Products are given a VOHC seal if they pass.
The council has approved a human, ADA-compliant, flathead toothbrush with soft bristles and rounded tips for pet use. A child's brush can be used for small pets and an adult size for big dogs, but don't use human toothpaste on pets, Harvey warned.
Such toothpastes contain detergents that foam and pets will swallow it instead of spitting it out, he said.
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49ers will work out free agent kickers Billy Cundiff and Justin Medlock this week.
David Akers has struggled badly this season, making just 29-of-42 kicks. He ended the regular season in Week 17 by missing from 44 and 40 yards out. Cundiff saw time with the Redskins earlier in the season when he hit just 7-of-12 kicks, while Medlock nailed 7-of-10 with the Panthers in 2012.
Pigskinpooper 3 years ago
Akers is done. That sure was sudden. Nobody was better in fantasyland last year, and the guy had a chance to kick in the Super Bowl this year, slim though it may have been.
joegibbskins07 3 years ago
cundiff had a sudden fall from grace too. he is not the answer.
Pigskinpooper 3 years ago
Agree, but he might be all that is available, dunno. But I do know Akers canhnot be trusted right now with the stakes what they are.
joegibbskins07 3 years ago
as fun as it is to watch the new qb in san fran, i dont think he can be trusted yet either. they have also veered away from the run game and the TE in favor of a hotshot QB and a average WR core. the best thing going for them is the home field but hey are beatable.
Pigskinpooper 3 years ago
Seattle proved that decisively.
joegibbskins07 3 years ago
impossible to win in Seattle. that stadium is just ingenious. it is not big but the design makes it the loudest by far. that's why i am excited to see them travel to DC this week. they suck on the road. if anyone can beat Seattle at home, it would be pure luck. they are 8-0 at home this year.
Pigskinpooper 3 years ago
problem is, joe, you are a skins fan and cannot see objectively. Seattle wins this Sunday, no matter where they play it. Rookie's higher education starts now.
joegibbskins07 3 years ago
I pay attention to the whole league. I know Seattle is a good team, undefeated at home, very bad on the road, cross country trips are especially bad for them with the exception of the bills. I also know RG3 knee brace is coming off so the pistol formation is gonna return. I also know teams look at the last 3 games to gameplan. The skins have played the traditional pro formations for the last month. The shannahans have done a phenomenal job coaching this year. All things listed favors the redskins. That rookie education will be learned by Wilson.
Pigskinpooper 3 years ago
I like your analyses. You would really enjoy playing in my WFFCL, Sham, because that league is arguably the best of the best with some very discerning and knowledgeable owners -- and no quitters. Unfortunately, I don't any openings at the moment. As for Wilson, he has much to still learn admittedly, but I could probably throw against the Skins' pass "defense" and I'm a retired 61.
joegibbskins07 3 years ago
Thanks. I have a great league myself with some super active players and NFL bloggers. 24 teams, very active message boards. Was thinking about Seattle playing in cold but on turf. Skins play on grass. The skins pass defense is a bit soft but vastly improved over the last seven games. Lots of int's. It will be a good game.
joegibbskins07 3 years ago
seahawks are 2-4 and averaging 15 points on the road with natural grass. they are a top 10 defense but as a whole, they allow 4.5 yards per carry against the rush. Redskins are the leagues best rushing team averaging about 28 points a game.
Pete Carol running up the score against hapless teams is about to catch up to him. they played well at home against the 49ers but the 49ers just looked unprepared and disoriented. the 49ers really made Seattle look that good. now the bookies have Seattle as a 3 point favorite on the road? total disrespect. expect the redskins locker room to use this to their advantage.
Pigskinpooper 3 years ago
The bookies think like I do, and I do enough of this stuff to get a sponsors and am me a living off it. We will see. Stay tuned.
joegibbskins07 3 years ago
what do you do?
Pigskinpooper 2 years ago
As little as possible.
joegibbskins07 2 years ago
You get sponsors for that??? I get yelled at!
Word in dc says RG3 is 100% healed but the brace will stay on. Someone is lying to me.
Pigskinpooper 2 years ago
I shouldn't give you this, Joe, as it is only for select folks but was reminded by you earlier in the week of all the bandwagoners (not that you are one) who are so excited about the Skins. Retrans from today.
Hi everyone,
I am sure all of you got a real appreciation for how to call big games yesterday, seeing me call the Pack by 13 and them winning by 14 (that's why you should not fear betting on LoWs), and the Texans by 3 only to see them win by a bit more, all scores for all teams within four points or less. Now for today's menu:
Jan. 6 -- Ray Lewis has been pronounced ready to go, and whether he is physically or not, his mere presence on the field should give the Ravens thwe boost they need to break out of the funk that -- with theexception of the Giants game -- plagued them the entire month of December. Look for their playmakers, Ray Rice and Torrey Smith, to click after some serious sharing and pow-wowing with their new OC. Of course, that will mean Joe Flacco will also perform, but not just because of Rice and Smith. The star of this game will be -- you heard it here first -- Dennis Pitta, who will exploit the normally-stout Indy defense against tight endsbecause Smith will stretch the field early and the spread-out defenders will be forced to deal with both Pitta in the seams and Rice underneath. They will ignore Pitta at their own peril, and pay heavily. On the other sideof the ball, Mr. Lewis will handle things, which means all members of that unit will step up their games. Jacoby Jones will likely torch the Colts' special teams at least once. So is all lost for Indianapolis? No, not as long as Chuck Pagano is directing traffic and Andrew Luck deciding where to throw the football, but the alignments for an upset here simply don't compute for Indy: no running attack, porous and smallish defense that will be hard-pressed to cover all the weapons they will face, on the road in a tough environment (hostile crowd that hasn't forgotten the Colts bolting to Indianapolis), against a defense that is ready to create chaos with Lewis calling several confusing looks that will disguise their intentions and cause yet another rookie QB, albeit an exceptional one, to get an unpleasant post-grad education. Birds should cover the 6.5-point spread.
RAVENS 30 Colts 21
Jan.6 -- The opening round's most-anticipated game, and only the second battle of NFL playoff all-rookie QBs, will be a gem-dandy, but only to a point. There are some very good reasons why Seattle is a three-point favorite even as a cross-country visitor. This should not be confused with a regular-season contest. The Seahawk defense, the "Legion of Boom," is unlike any defense the Skins have played while reeling off seven wins in a row (OBTW Seattle is peaking even higher right now than the Skins). Washington will get smacked in the mouth all day against these ruffians, who are second to none in overall physicality and pumped by the return of their shutdown corner, Richard Sherman and their other top-flight corner, Brandon Browner, on the other side. Hard to see how they can be better after yielding only 15.3 points per game and sporting by far the best red zone defense among the NFC teams remaining, but they will. They will stuff Alfred Morris and make life very uncomfortable for RG3, who may give way to Kirk Cousins after the beating he will inevitably receive. And if you are still in doubt, don't overlook Russell Wilson, who is mobile in his own right, has an excellent arm, and does not turn the ball over. Throw in Washington's leaky defense, and I wonder why I am only making Seattle a nine-point favorite. Give the points. Forget the baloney that wildcards can't win Super Bowls anymore, but do remember that old adage that defense wins championships.
SEAHAWKS 26 Redskins 17
I will trade in my tunafish pizza for a tenderloin after sweeping these tonight.
Enjoy the games,
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Tony Naggs has joined The NXT STEP as a contributor... welcome, Tony.
Jul 24, 2006
Welcome New Contributor
Posted by: James Floyd Kelly (Jim) at 9:31 AM
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Welcome aboard Tony! Chris
- Jul 25, 2006, 11:39:00 PM
- Tony Naggs said...
Hi Chris
It is fun to be here.
I think I have mastered getting passable photos of the NXT now. (Not just in the blog, my pictures of the light sensor, battery and a few other pieces have been accepted by Peeron.)
I don't think I've got anything left to take pictures of though. (Unless I work out how to take the sensors apart - they seem pretty resistant.)
I guess I will have to build something with my Lego for next weekend.
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March 16, 2013
BOWLING GREEN Ś Bodies were bouncing off each other in what might have been the most physical boys basketball game Bath has played this season.
Most of the Wildcatsĺ 3-point shots were bouncing off the rim instead of falling through the basket, as they had done the rest of the year.
But, despite that adversity, added on top of the hardship of playing without injured starting guard Logan Rockhold, the Wildcats kept bouncing back time after time before losing to No. 2-ranked Columbus Watterson 57-47 in the Division II regional championship at Bowling Green State Universityĺs Stroh Center on Saturday afternoon.
Watterson (26-1) advanced to the state tournament with the win. Bath (23-5) ended its season with the most wins in the programĺs history, along with its first-ever regional tournament appearance.
After going 5 Ż minutes without scoring and hitting only 2 of 10 on 3-pointers in the first half, Bath found itself down 23-15 at halftime. Watterson stretched that lead to 10 points early in the third quarter and appeared ready to add to that margin.
But after forcing several turnovers, Bath was back in the game at 30-26 with 1 Ż minutes left in the third quarter.
Not long after that, though, Bath starters Conner Rockhold and Cole Chambers fouled out within 47 seconds of each other in the fourth quarter, creating a hole too big to fill in the Wildcatsĺ lineup.
The absence of those players and Logan Rockhold, along with the absence of the 3-pointers was too much for Bath to overcome.
ôIt (the 3-pointer) has been a big part of our game all year. They werenĺt falling tonight. It would have helped a lot if they were,ö Bath coach Doug Davis said.
ôTheyĺre a very good defensive team. Theyĺre not No. 2 for no reason. Theyĺre a very good basketball team,ö he said.
Watterson coach Vince Lombardo said his team took particular note of Bathĺs 3-point shooting after it hit 10 threes in a regional semifinal win over Cleveland Benedictine and made some adjustments to its defense.
The Eagles started the game in a man-to-man defense then switched to a match-up zone.
ôWe did a couple things different,ö Lombardo said. ôWe did a lot of switching and we had to fight our instincts to be concerned with their drives. We had to stay out on their shooters.ö
Conner Rockhold called Watterson, ôthe most physical team weĺve played this year.ö
ôWhen they got so physical with us, it was tough to get to the basket,ö he said.
Bath finished the game 5 of 23 on 3-pointers and shot 38 percent overall (19 of 50).
Taren Sullivan led the Wildcats with 15 points and Chambers had 12 points. Post player Matt Hughes led Watterson with a career-best 22 points. Their first-team All-Central District player Bryan Jackson had only 4 points.
For Bath, the obvious question is what might have happened if it had been at full strength with both Rockholds on the floor.
Conner Rockhold said, ôIt was tougher to press them without Logan being in there. When we get them to turn their back heĺs always there with a trap or he pressures the ball. We were kind of out of synch there, so that hurt us a little bit but we had some guys step up and play well.ö
Davis said, ôComing into the game without Logan we had two concerns. The first was foul trouble and the second was depth. We got a little momentum there (in the third quarter) and I thought we could do it. But once we had two starters go out with five fouls it made it pretty difficult.
ôRight now there is the pain of the fact we lost but before long weĺll be able to reflect back and realize how good a season we had. We easily won the most games in school history, we were the first team to make it to the regional,ö he said.


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A check by the Times of Zambia revealed that the fire had already been quenched by the fire fighters with the help of the G4 Security firm which has been hired to provide security services.
In an interview, security guards from G4 Security suspected that the fire might have been caused by the short circuit following the unexpected rains that poured in the capital city yesterday for over an hour.
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Kate is an Alpha: duty, discipline and sleek Lara Croft eye-popping moves fuel her fire. Humphrey's motto - make 'em laugh. Kate's motto - I'm the boss. And they have a thousand miles to go.
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What happened to all the buildings from the camp?
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West Virginia University had two players named to this year's Walter Camp All-America second team, it was announced this evening.
Senior Tavon Austin and junior Stedman Bailey were selected as wide receivers. Bailey leads the country with 23 touchdown receptions to go along with 106 catches for 1,501 yards. He ranks third in the nation in receiving yards per game (125.1), is tied for third in scoring (11.5) and is fourth in receptions per game (8.8).
Bailey is the WVU school record holder in career touchdown catches with 39.
Austin has caught 110 passes for 1,259 yards and 12 touchdowns at slot receiver while rushing for 598 yards and three scores as a running back. He has also produced 903 yards in punt and kickoff returns, giving him 2,760 all-purpose yards for the year. Austin is the first player in school history to amass 7,000 all-purpose yards for his career.
He scored touchdowns four different ways this season as a pass receiver, rusher, kickoff returner and punt returner this season.
West Virginia (7-5) will face Syracuse (7-5) in this year's Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 29, in a game that will kickoff at 3:15 p.m. and will be televised nationally on ESPN.
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