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Welcome to Dog Farting Awareness Day!
Let's talk about farts. Like humans, all dogs fart. It doesn't matter their age, size, or breed. Sometimes people blame their own farts on dogs, but sometimes dogs really are to blame. Those who are thinking about adopting a dog must be aware of this.
What is behind dog farts? The main culprit is the swallowing of air, which often happens when dogs eat too quickly. This frequently happens when dogs eat together, as they often are competing for food. A respiratory disease that increases the breathing rate may also cause the swallowing of air, as will feeding a dog directly after exercise, before their breathing rate has slowed down. Other culprits causing dog farts include having a sedentary lifestyle and eating difficult to digest food such as soybeans, beans, spoiled food, high-fat food, high-fiber food, milk products, and spices. More serious problems such as gastrointestinal diseases may also be to blame. Other symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and loss of appetite and weight often accompany the farting of dogs with diseases. Inflammatory bowel disease, the inflammation of intestines because of a virus, irritable bowel syndrome, and neoplasia—the excessive growth of tissue in the bowel—also may be the cause. Parasites and a non-functioning pancreas are two more possibilities of why a dog is farting.
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Pulse of the Pack: ACC rushing leader in 2020 (247sports.com; Smith)
OK, so no one told me that in order to do a daily discussion topic story we have to keep pumping out take after take after take. But here we are in Day 2 of Pulse of the Pack, and we have yet another story to churn out with our topic on a story that pertains to NC State.
Not all topics will be directly focused on the Wolfpack, and today's discussion is a perfect example. While NC State could theoretically have one of the top running backs in the ACC this season -- Zonovan Knight would be a strong candidate if fully healthy -- some of the most obvious choices will typically reside outside of Raleigh.
Each morning, we'll be taking a look at a discussion topic surrounding NC State athletics to get the conversation started. As we slowly mosey through this strange offseason, Cory Smith, Michael Clark and Alec Sawyer offer their takes on which running back will be the rushing leader in the ACC this fall.
Cory's Take: Just for the sake of deviating from the obvious answer here -- and I'm sure I'll get crucified for it, but whatever -- I'm going with Javian Hawkins out of Louisville. Sure, Travis Etienne has been electric over the last two seasons for one of the best programs in the country, but Hawkins actually outpaced Etienne in average yards on the ground last season.
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Realignment by Dustin (RX; HM)
Realignment by Dustin
First of all: Dustin is back! Of course I'm referring to the owner of the YouTube channel "College Football Chronicle". That alone is good news for college football fans who enjoy a little commentary on YouTube every now and then.
Second: Dustin has figured out this realignment stuff. No, not in the real world... as it SHOULD be!
What If Conferences Were By Location in CFB?
What If Conferences Were By Location in CFB?
For the past decade, conference realignment has been the talk of college football. Conferences decide rivalries, futures, money, and championships. But what ...
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In my opinion, he gets it mostly right - and definitely FAR better than anything we have today! Consider that in the world of college football according to Dustin, these would be conference games:
- Syracuse vs. Penn State
- Penn State vs. Pitt
- Pitt vs. W. Virginia
- W. Virginia vs. Virginia Tech
- Virginia vs. Maryland
- Appalachian State vs. Wake Forest
- UNC/NC State vs. S. Carolina
- S. Carolina vs. Clemson
- Clemson vs. Georgia
- Georgia vs. Georgia Tech
- Florida State vs. Florida
- Florida vs. Miami
- Kentucky vs. Louisville
- Louisville vs. Memphis
- Cincinnati vs. Ohio State
- Notre Dame vs. Michigan
Clemson Flashback: '11 Tigers set ACC record at Virginia Tech (theclemsoninsider.com; Vandervort)
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Clemson defeated Virginia Tech for the first time in 22 years on October 1, 2011 at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va.
The Tigers beat No. 11 Virginia Tech, 23-3, as the defense held the Hokies to 258 total yards.
The win was Clemson’s third straight over a top 25 opponent. It marked the first time an ACC team accomplished such a feat.
Relive all the action from the Tigers’ win that afternoon in Blacksburg in this photo gallery. LINK
Virginia Football Named ACC’s Game Changers for 2019-20 (theacc.com)
The University of Virginia football program is the recipient of the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Game Changers Award for the 2019-20 academic year.
The ACC’s Game Changers initiative was introduced in 2015 to recognize and highlight specific conference teams’ involvement with their local communities. Under the watch of current head football coach Bronco Mendenhall, “Thursday’s Heroes” has provided support for 63 young people and their families in the Charlottesville, Virginia, area since its inception nearly four years ago.
“The impact being made by the Virginia football program through Thursday’s Heroes is inspiring and commendable,” said ACC Commissioner John Swofford. “Watching our institutions give back so profoundly to their communities is especially fulfilling and truly demonstrates the exceptional leadership qualities of our student-athletes.”
Continuing the concept of a program Mendenhall and his wife, Holly, spearheaded at Brigham Young University prior to his arrival at Virginia, Thursday’s Heroes reaches out to individuals who are undergoing a difficult circumstance (medical, physical, cognitive, etc.) and makes them feel a part of the Virginia football family.
“The trophies and the wins and all that – yeah, they’re necessary for job security, and the world makes a big deal of that,” Bronco Mendenhall said. “But it’s hollow without the substance. Relationships are everything. Other than that, it would just be a game, and that doesn’t sound quite meaningful enough to me.”
Each Thursday, a Hero and their family is invited to tour the Cavalier football facilities, watch practice and meet players and coaches. Virginia players take turns showering their Hero with gifts, which may include UVA gear, a signed football, Beats by Dre, a bicycle, school supplies, Halloween costumes, and special video messages from favorite celebrities (Peyton Manning, Kenny Chesney, Odell Beckham Jr. and Hugh Jackman are among past participants).
Players have been known to dress in costume to become the Hero’s favorite character – Captain America, Mr. Incredible, Black Panther, Spider-Man, and even Santa Claus. The goal: to put a smile on each Hero’s face.
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Top ACC bars in D.C. (nbcsports.com; Privette)
What makes a sports bar great? Is it a delicious food selection, drink specials or multiple TV’s?
We know that the start of college football will be here within the blink of an eye and we know that you’ll want to catch the game somewhere worthwhile.
This list includes the top D.C. sports bars that cater to your favorite Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) college teams.
Clemson
O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub
3207 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
O’Sullivan’s features a menu with traditional Irish food and drinks, specializing in whiskey. By just watching the game at O’Sullivan’s you are supporting our Club’s Memorial Endowed Scholarship to help local high school students attend Clemson. Both bars are generously donating 5% of all first half food and drink sales back to our Scholarship Fund.
Boston College
Across The Pond
1732 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20009
Located in Dupont Circle, this neighborhood restaurant pub has freshly cooked, homemade style dining, beer specials, and a friendly atmosphere. Across The Pond has a Boston sports fans meetup group and welcomes Boston fans to come out and watch the games on projections screens and many HD TVs with house sound.
Duke
Blackfinn Ameripub DC
1620 I St NW Washington, District Of Columbia 20003
Blackfinn Ameripub offers a variety of crave-able items including Nashville hot chicken sliders, street tacos, and local and regional crafts. DC welcomes fellow Duke alumni family and friends to football watch parties this upcoming season.
University of Miami
Penn Quarter Sports Tavern
639 Indiana Ave. N.W. Washington, DC 20004
Enjoy traditional American favorites like nachos, wings, and burgers at the bar, in a booth or outside on the enclosed heated patio. $12 pitchers of beer and half-priced foods are available during weekday happy hour after 7 p.m. Many University of Miami alumni call Penn Quarter Sports Tavern home and often gather there on game days.
University of Virginia (UVA)
Rebellion
1836 18TH Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
After several faithful years, Rebellion has partnered with UVA to bring the DC Hoos an unforgettable game-day experience. Located in Dupont circle, Rebellion strives to provide a true neighborhood feel. From great food to a vibrant bar scene, Rebellion is all about promoting a fun fan experience. It has a bar, dining area, and open-air rooftop patio seating.
North Carolina State
Ugly Mug
723 8th St SE Washington, D.C. 20003
The Ugly Mug is a casual bar with a rooftop deck. This bar specializes in classic American fare and a great old time with $30 towers of Miller Lite available on game days.
Georgia Tech
Penn Social
801 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Looking to get cozy and enjoy the game? Penn Social has couches and seating for groups of all sizes. Penn Social also has a spacious viewing room with large projector screens and HD TV’s placed along the walls. There are three bars and over 30 drafts.
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Coronavirus: What the encouraging numbers in CNY tell us — and what they don’t (PS; Coin)
There have been some encouraging trends in the coronavirus statistics issued in the past week in Onondaga County: The number of people testing positive has dropped, and so has the rate of hospitalizations.
Good news, right?
It could be, but experts say it’s too early to celebrate. The numbers are small and the trends too recent to reach any conclusions. Nothing illustrates that more than a spike Tuesday in positive cases and hospitalizations after a week of relative stability.
In the past week, fewer people are being tested, which means the drop in positive cases could be simply because we’re not testing as many people.
“Our data is extremely limited, and we’re just getting these little beeps of stuff going on,” said David Larsen, a public health professor at Syracuse University who is studying the numbers locally and globally.
The number of people testing positive and the number entering the hospital tell us two different things.
Positive tests can be misleading, subject to how many tests are conducted and upon whom. It’s likely that hundreds of Central New Yorkers have the virus but never get tested or show up in the statistics.
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