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C CMember
And so it continues with the Kentucky plant's inferior way of producing both Acana and Origen pet food. I am thankful to hear that Champion is better to deal for some than my experience, but the important thing is that they take this seriously enough to return to however the Canadian production process was for the best of all of our pets. If not, to me it lowers this company's quality right back down there with those using "road kill" and other inferior and artificial or useless ingredients. It has all made us extremely vigilant in our family regarding ALL dog matters and since we now have a new puppy, for those interested, we have also been learning more about new standards for vaccinations. Over vaccinating can also be toxic (even deadly) to pets, just as dangerous as toxic food. Dogs Naturally has some excellent articles on this, which I pray will be beneficial for all reading this. http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com helped us regarding anesthesia and meds when we had our puppy recently spayed as well. Blessings and Happy New Year to everyone. And thank you to Dog Food Advisor for making this blog available for those of us who really care about being quality pet parents!
Lana AMemberC C, I'm noticing that more and more dog parents looking into over vaccination being toxic. Somehow mentioning this subject makes many people uncomfortable.
I did my research years ago and it was big eye opening experience. Even UC Davis Veterinary Medicine revised their vaccination guidelines few years ago with more careful approach after research. It was article written by one of their professors after years of studies and researches on core vaccination which concludes that 3 years core vaccines actually provide protection for much longer, 5 to 7 years depending on individual dog ( size, breed) and repeating every 3 years without Vaccine Titer Test leads to dangerous over vaccination. I wish I would have save this article but I didn't and now I can't find it.
Back in 2002, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association published the study about problems with using a universal dosage.
It's becoming more common to find veterinarians who measure antibody levels through blood titers instead of defaulting to regular booster shots. But even with the AVMA and AAHA constantly revisiting their guidelines, pet vaccines remain a tricky topic.Bea KMemberWhere have I been?? Just opened the new bag of "Original" I get through Chewy. I immediately called them trying to get some old stock and was out so I went with Red Formula until I find a replacement. They were nice enough to refund and say to give to my local shelter but after reading the reviews of sick pets I can't in good conscience even do that. I'm thinking the FDA should be informed. Last year they pulled pretty much all the treats coming from China off the shelf and that's what needs to happen with Orijen. right now I'm thinking Champion didn't do due diligence at the Kentucky plant of testing the quality before releasing to the public. Having our pets determine by sacrificing them to sickness and even possibly death is reprehensible and they need to be held accountable. To really make a statement, the distributors need to stop selling the product until Champion fixes the problems. When enough of them refuse then Champion has no choice. Thes small local pet stores are the ones to suffer. So I'll be making a ton of calls to Champion, FDA, Chewy again and local stores. This reminds me so much of the Pharmaceutical company's, to have the patients be the R&D and when patients start dying then they take it off the market. I'm a hardliner on this stuff. It's not about just switching to a new food, it's about keeping new, unknowing consumers informed so they don't sacrifice their pet. Chewy needs to remove the reviews asap because it's no longer the same product as before. It's all new so the reviews aren't reflecting the true quality that is was before. It's deceiving imho. We all want the same, to have happy healthy and safe pet kids. That's our job to protect them. Yes, a soap box, but I'm incredibly upset for Champion for being completely irresponsible on this. My heart goes out to all who've suffered…
Cindy KMemberWe had been feeding Acana Heritage (rotating between the chicken, fish, and beef) for a long time and everything was fine until the formula changed at the Kentucky plant. Now we have had nothing but PROBLEMS. The food is extremely oily as you get near the bottom of the bags…so much that I could not bring myself to feed it to my dogs. One of our dogs had an allergic reaction that caused her belly to turn bright pink along with a rash. Now it has caused loose stools with blood in it. It caused vomiting in my other dog. I wish the formulas would have stayed the same…at least they could have informed the pet boutique where I buy the food and I could have made a decision whether I wanted to continue feeding this formula change to my pups. Not happy with Acana at all!
So after three vet visits and two prescription medications trying to get our pups back on track, we will NOT be feeding Acana anymore.
C CMemberI continue to be greatly saddened to hear of ongoing dog illness with the Kentucky plant for Acana and Origen, so I have made the decision to file a safety report with the FDA. I'm not sure what will come of it, but their website does list official recalls that have gone through and I can only hope this will stop what is going on. I thank everyone for their honest feedback.
Bea KMemberI honestly do believe that the company isn't purposely and knowingly wanting to put any pet in danger. Like any new formula or changes to what we are use to in feeding our 4 legged loved ones, there should be more testing of the product to reassure the customers it's as safe or more safe than before. After doing more research I was able to find out some answers on why they built a new plant in Kentucky. The resources in Canada are limited, like eggs, poultry and the ingredients in general since they (Champion) supply to at least 80 countries and an ever growing USA market. They are very aware of the issues and are continuing to work on the concerns the consumers have. I'm a person who comes down very hard on companies off the bat then do more research which is the wrong way or approach. What needs to be done is to notify the FDA as CC has done, for mostly one purpose, not to shut them down but to make sure the pet food is safe and we don't pay the price by our pets getting sick. My concerns about the plant in the USA is because of the GMO food chain we have in the U.S. as well as all the chemicals we put in the ground for insect and weed control, antibiotics and hormones in animals added to the pet food. Animals are much more susceptible to it but aren't able to communicate before it's too late in some cases. We also have the fears of past recalls where massive amounts of animals have died before the FDA was able to respond. I ask anyone who suspects its the pet food, to set aside a measurable amount to be tested should there be an issue. For me, I'm going to take out a half cup from each bag with its expiration date and batch that's stamped on every bag should something go awry later. Not just for Orijen but for any dog food of any brand in the future. Believe it or not, Canada has much less restrictions for pet food than we have in the USA. Partially relieved but not completely given my issues stated above. On a side note; A year or so ago the FDA removed dog treats from shelves with ingredients from China that were killing pets but couldn't find anything detectable so they were put back on the shelves. Just because they couldn't find anything doesn't mean there wasn't some sort of new chemical added that the FDA doesn't know to test for. To shorten the time for you, I've listed what I think are important for notification.
Please call Champion Canada at 780 784 0300 with your questions, issues or concerns,
By State FDA Phone Numbers http://www.fda.gov/Safety/ReportaProblem/ConsumerComplaintCoordinators/default.htm Orijen Kentucky Plant website https://www.orijen.ca/dogstar-kitchens/?lang=us&lang=us Like everyone else, I don't want to have to worry about what I'm feeding my pet kid wondering if what he's eating is safe. Sorry for being so long winded…Bea KMemberI agree with you CC on vaccinations. The only mandatory are Rabies and Kennel Cough because I take my pup to doggie daycare and social events. I've now decided to only give NexGard once a year or until I see fleas. He's been flawless for over 5 years. He was on Advantix prior to switching to NexGard. Like anything, we listen to the so called "experts" but in reality it's a money maker for Pharmaceutical Co. Starting this year, no more unnecessary vaccinations. Thanks for the reminder CC
Emmett BMemberWell so it is not just me.. It turns out that our trusted stand-by Acana is making crap now. We bought a large bag of the Kentucky heritage beef late last year and much to our surprise our retriever, who is a classic food fanatic, would not touch it. He would run to his food bowl at dinner time and as soon as his nose got close he would freeze and then slink away. We tried adding all measure of treats which he would just pick out of his food leaving the Acana behind. We thought he was deathly ill but from this discussion it seems he was in fine health and wanted to stay that way. The conclusion once again:
Trust your dog!
Our pet food store nicely took the open bag back (they give it to a local pet shelter) but now I even feel bad about that.. Regardless of whether the technical analysis specs are unchanged, there is something about how they make the stuff in the US that makes it unpalatable and obviously potentially dangerous compared to the old Canadian food. very sad.
What alternatives have people found for wild prairie/meadowlands?C CMemberIt is good that your dog refused to eat, Emmett B., since as we can all see the various sicknesses suffered. We have a new puppy now after the Acana mess and we are feeding her a combination of Honest Kitchen and Merrick grain free turkey. Honest Kitchen especially is human grade and very quality food. Best wishes with your boy and remember to gradually transition him to whatever you choose.
Lee HMemberWell I always got orijen from chewy that was straight from Canada till last month it was from Kentucky. I contacted chewy cause they still advertise they have the Canadian version but they are selling the Kentucky plants.As soon as I opened it it lacked the freshness smell the Canadian kind has and it was a much lighter shade almost looked like dog chow .I was so pissed trying to find a new brand cause this crap is no where near the quality of the Canadian brand.
stephanie cMemberUGH! My dog has been on the Canadian Six Fish for 8 years due to severe chicken allergies. I went out to my local pet stores and bought all the Canadian bags that were under the Kentucky bags!! I just signed up with Chewy today after an extensive conversation with the assistant that they get Orijen Six Fish from Canada only. She couldn't find anything about the Kentucky plant and her manager didn't know about the Kentucky plant. I wrote to Orijen yesterday to express my concerns and asked for delivery from Canada. Is there another reputable grain free fish based food as high a quality? http://www.DOGFOODANALYSIS.com is an excellent resource to find out quality of what you are serving your pup. Please share if anyone knows if how to get Orijen from Canada. Good luck to us all!!
CannoliMemberHi Stephanie C,
Sorry to hear about your troubles.
With all the work and effort you are putting in for finding the right kibble why don't you just make your own dog food? You will know exactly what is going in and you can never worry about chicken
I feed my dog fish meals such as sardines and mackeral twice a week. These fish can either be brought fresh,frozen, or canned. They are cheap to buy at the store since humans don't like smelly fish..Although canned mackeral and sardines tend to be more expensive than fresh or frozen seafood. Regardless it is so much cheaper than Origen…
I used to feed my dog origen over a year ago when he was a pup but hearing the horror stories about Orijen makes me happy knowing I don't buy their food anymore
Roberta CMemberI am extremely disappointed in the Origen cat food made now at Dogstar in Kentucky. They not only have changed their formula from using bison as one of the ingredients to using goat meat. They have added two kinds of lentils instead of one kind as before. They have also added more vegetable matter, such as much more green herbs. I now see ingredients that cats do not use, much moreso than in the formula from Canada. I look at them as fillers. Seems now even though they claim that the meat content has increased, if you compare the ingredient list from Canada Origen to the Kentucky Origen from Dogstar it tells a different story. I can not comment on the dog food but I would bet it is the same with it also. The pet store in my town no longer carries the one from Canada. I used to love Origen (and Acana) but am now considering another one from Canada called "Open Farm".
Jimmy RMemberHello everyone. I am picking up my lab puppy this Friday 1/20/17 and I just want to give him the best food possible. I have heard many great things about orijen in the past, but now I am concerned. Do you guys think I should give orijen a shot? I bought the puppy large breed. Or should I go with Victor active dog and puppies. A food that I also found here at food advisor…
Please let me know what you would do in my place, I am hearing nothing but complaints about Orijen now.
Lois BMemberHi Jimmy, I have a 6 month old chow and 2 month old chow. I feed them orijen and give them a shot of salmon oil on top every day and can say i am very happy with it and their coats shine. I have heard that Victor is good also so think you are good either way.
Jimmy RMemberHi, thank you for replying.
What's the salmon oil for and how much of it would you give to just one puppy?CannoliMemberI would stay away from Orijen. I used to feed it to my pup but that was 2 years ago before they moved to Kentucky and had all theses issues.
I would stay away from store shelf salmon oil as oxidation occurs very quickly.
Feed fresh fish and you will know you are giving your pup none oxide and none spoiled fish oil.
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Lois BMemberHi Jimmy, As far as Salmon oil I give 1 teaspoon. I use Alaskan Salmon oil.Whichever dog food you choose just just pay attention to your dog . He will be the one to say if he likes it and if he has a shiny coat has no itching etc. I will say my last bag of Orijen did come from Canada so if i find it is no longer good i will be changing also.
Nesil NMemberWe have used Acana since we adopted our dog 7 years ago. He loved it and I felt so good as the food was from Canada with higher regulations especially with the clean water and ingredients. Since they switched to Kentucky I tried to find all the left over Canadian ones in the store.
Last weekend we went away and boarded him in his regular camp. He loves the place and plays with his friends. Unfortunately that time frame also coincided with us switching Heritage made in USA. When we came and picked our dog, he was feeling good. For two days he had soft stool which converted to diarrhea. Yesterday morning he started to vomit and followed with bloody diarrhea. As soon as I saw the bright red water coming from my poor boy I took him to ER panicking. They diagnosed him HGE (hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome) which could be deadly if they are not treated immediately. I was so scared. Our boy stayed in the ER for 24 hour and had IV, antibiotic. I just picked him. He is so tired and warned down. I am praying he will be all better himself soon. My heart goes.
The vets said the cause could be anything (stress due to boarding, food, bacteria). Moving forward I don't want to risk anything. No more boarding and no more ACANA.
I would love to hear from you which brands you chose after stopping ACANA? I am also considering home cook meal and maybe combination.
Any input is highly recommended. I really wish Acana stayed in Canada.C CMemberI'm so sorry to hear this, Nesil N, and pray your boy is good now and will be fine going forward. We have chosen to use a combination of home cooked chicken and some vegetables added to both Honest Kitchen grain free chicken or Merrick grain free turkey…all for a little variety as well as safety. We would do all home cooked, but research as told us that all human food does not provide the total necessary nutrients dogs need. Our baby is thriving now! Best wishes to you!
Nesil NMemberThank you so much CC. I will check Honest Kitchen. I like the idea you are using the combination. I really appreciate the feedback very helpful. So wonderful hearing about the improvement of your baby..
Nesil NMemberCC I just saw your message about you losing your baby back in November.. and saw also how the company was insensitive. I don't have any words!!! My heart goes with you.. Thank you for putting all your unfortunate experience here.. I am sure these will help to save many furry babies lives and people who are looking can find very valuable information..
Jimmy RMemberHello,
I am at work so I can't type in depth, I will later tonight. I would try Victor it is pretty awesome. How old is your four legged buddy?
Nesil NMemberThank you Jimmy R. He is 8.5 years old.. so looking forward to any suggestions.
Jimmy RMemberIs he a small or large breed?
Nesil NMemberHe is Lab/Hound mix 66lb-70lb
Jimmy RMemberI would do victor brand and they have a food named "hero" (that's just my opinion). Depending on where you live you can buy it at your local pet shop. I have to order it online because no one sells it locally. I tried Taste of the Wild, Orijen, and Res Ford and none of those worked out for my puppy. Do your research on the brand that I mentioned to help your decision that is how I ended up deciding on this brand. However, obviously every case is a little different. Please let me know if you have any questions or why you decide. I am sorry for what you guys are going through and thank you!
Stephanie WMemberI tried two small bags of the American made acana/orijen and that was the end of that.
Terrible stuff and Acana was my go-to brand for years.
I read on another forum that one member decided to call Me yucky game and fish. She asked how much fish from Kentucky people should eat and was told no more than six a YEAR. Clearly champion foods didn't do their due diligence to make sure their ingredient quality stayed the same.The only good that came from this is it is what lead me down the path towards home cooked food. My dogs are doing SO much better than they ever did on the best of kibbles.
I highly recommend home cooked or raw for those who have the time.
Dogaware.com is a great resource for dog diet and has a book review section so you can find dog food cookbooks that are actually made to meet NRC and/or AAFCO guidelines.Nesil NMemberI went today to my local pet store and they recommended two brands.. one is "open farm" the other is "weruva".. anyone heard of these two?
I would like to do mixture of kibble and home cook meals.. Stephanie thank you for dogaware.com suggestion! Great link..
Jimmy, thank you for the "Victor" suggestion.. i will look into that brand as well..Stephanie WMemberNesil,
You're most welcome. I'm glad I could help. Between the hose two brands I like open farm a bit more. They are both good but the synthetic vitamins in weruva are sulfates, proteinates are better and that is what open farm uses.If you want to do a combination of dry food and home cooked I highly suggest the book "Unlocking the Canine Ancestral Diet," by Steve Brown. ($9 used on Amazon) his book specifically covers that option. The first half is for people that want to do a combo of kibble and cooking and the best way to go about that.
Each recipe is broken down to show what nutrients are in it and to show that they meet NRC guidelines.Nesil NMemberThank you so much Stephanie for the recommendation as well as the book.. Right now he is in a blend food diet for a week.. then we will introduce the dry food..
Pam LMemberWe have used Acana for years but not any more! The last 2 bags are via KY plant and a big difference. About the last 1/4 of the dog food container is saturated with an oily residue ….they said it was because of the "process" they use at the end for the kibble and that it is harmless to the dogs….I am not even taking that gamble and i threw it out. The last bag was the mackerel and it was nasty looking and smelling. I posted a picture of the residue on their Facebook page under posts, You can also see their reply there too. For me it is so long Acana. My dogs deserve better that a pile of oily crud.
Jimmy RMemberI am sorry that you are going through that :(. I don't know why they made changes that were so drastic. I did a lot of research for my puppy and originally was going to give him Orijen but returned it after reading all the horror stories. Then I tried Redford and Taste of the Wild and he did not like either. I ended up going with Victor which I read about through dog advisor. In the future should he stop liking this food or if I chose to rotate (you're more than welcome to give me your opinion on that) I think I will try holistic select salmon and anchovy which is one a friend recommended. I hope this helped.
C CMemberPam L, they just don't get it. Or want to admit that their "process" is hurting dogs in minor to major ways. It is always best to avoid dog food with any added "fish oil" anyway since it starts to go rancid as soon as the bag is opened. If the dog needs it, supplements can be given with much fresher and healthier results. They don't want any responsibility whatsoever on this issue. In order to resolve an issue, a problem has to be acknowledged. Very unfortunate for pets and their pet parents watching dogs suffer.
Jimmy RMemberI know exactly what you mean. Also, just to let you neither of the brands nor formulas I suggested earlier have fish oil added to the food.
Kay WMemberI have never written on any of these, but ALWAYS have read and researched dog foods and topics etc. I am so grateful for this site and finding ALL the information. My girl will be 3 on Feb 14th. She has been sick since Christmas day. I found it odd that she had calcium oxylate crystals and a UTI after a vet visit. True I read that with Orijen, they need to drink more BUT….she acted so different too and less energetic and alert. After I read a guy's article about his dog getting crystals on the Orijen, I called the distributor and asked about the Acana……after all "Orijen is the best as I thought". I had fed my 75 lb baby Orijen the last 2 years. First year, I fed her the supposed "best" new Blue Wilderness until she got lethargic and hair started shedding……then learned/read how they sold the co. at that time and went with cheaper products. So then went with Orijen Regional Red the past 2 years. Crystals went away and normal PH thank God. I didn't realize at the time that it might be connected to the food. Had just bought a NEW huge bag of Regional Red….along with the Acana for lower protein. This past week, she got 3 bumps on her rear that then turned to larger bumpy rashes. She started chewing on her tail obsessively and scratching, ate to the bloody skin on all three places, and scratched ALL over. I didn't know if it was a yeast infection from the antibiotics which it was NOT. I then started giving her the Acana food, bought at the same time, just about 2 weeks ago. OMG…..very lethargic, less alert than before, red eyes and insane itching….even after the new organic "itchless" shampoo. Was scratching her face and sides of her mouth yesterday and today this evening after her "supper" of Acana, which she has NEVER done. She woke up throwing up at 4:00 am yesterday. I found this info and site tonight and now I know FOR SURE that it is this food, and from that new plant. I had called the distributor to ask "where" the food came from…they said KY, not Canada anymore. I had read that on another site also. I "had" felt so assured and happy that she had Orijen and I had found a great food. I'm just praying hard on her to feel better, and throwing away BOTH huge bags tomorrow, the Acana and Orijen! Forget about "transitioning" to a new food…I'll risk the diarrhea and clogged anal glands instead of giving her this nasty food. I have read hours and hours trying to find a good SAFE Grain Free for her. Will do chicken and rice, but NOW getting the Grain Free Candidae Duck. They have NOT had a recall since 2012, and it was the company that made the decision just for precautions. I pray this food will work and hope the potatoes don't cause an issue relative to starch/sugar/yeast etc. My heart goes out to anyone and everyone that has had any heartache with their pets/loving part of the family, that has suffered in any way. It TRULY is horrible that more people and companies don't care more about our pets. These are like our "children" to most of us! For me I know! Thank you truly for sharing your stories and experiences to educate and spare other people and their 4 legged babies etc. I'm praying hard on my baby girl to get back to her old self SOON! Take care, God bless!
anonymousMemberBefore you throw out the food, I would make an appointment with a veterinary dermatologist and get the skin condition that your dog has diagnosed. I am assuming that you have not had positive results with the regular vet. Her symptoms may have nothing to do with the food. She sounds like she is suffering, have you used the search engine here to look up environmental allergies? At least take her to the regular vet (asap) and see what he recommends. Best of luck.
Jimmy RMemberTry the food I mentioned on my previous answers. My buddy has an 8 year old dog that developed severe allergies after being on his food for 5 years. I recommended this food and huge difference allergies gone, more energy and nice solid poop. I had bought Orijen from Reily originally but after reading the horror stories I returned it. The associates at the pet store even said only use the bags from Canada but I think we ran out.
Kay WMemberThank you so much for your advice and caring. I already have the duck Candidae that arrived and gave her for breakfast. I just ordered a few small bags of the Hero to try in a bit. Would be good if they had the "types" individual and etc. ex. Beef "or" Chicken "or" and have other like duck or….. Thank you again so much for your help. Take care.
Roberta CMemberI used to love the Origen from Canada for my cats and felt the price was worth it for what I felt was the best food available. I no longer feel that way now that is comes from Dogstar Company in Kentucky rather than from Champion. I have compared the ingredients side by side and it now has goat meat instead of bison for a meat souce. It now has two different kinds of lentils (both red and green) and other plant foods which I feel are just fillers as cats do not need them. I am trying Open Farm available from Petflow, which is also from Canada and uses sustainably meat and vegetable sources. It is human certified. So far my cats seem to be taking to it well. The price is comparable to Origen and Acana but I will not pay that price for them anymore since they are no longer from Canada and the ingredients have changed.
pitloveParticipantHi Roberta-
I just wanted to note that "Dogstar" is the name of Champions plant in Kentucky. It is not a company that purchased Orijen from Champion. The plant in Canada is called "NorthStar" and the one in Kentucky is called "DogStar". Hope this helps!
Good luck with Open Farm! I like the concept of food and that even though it is a Canadian based company they still manufacture the food in the U.S in Minnesota.
bette sMemberProblems with the Orijin senior. at first i thought it was my dog's sensitve stomach but gave to my son for his dog and the dog got the runs…the food is BAD. These reactions happened after the factory switch….
sensitive stomach is not the problem..the food is the problem. and they never advertised the change in formula…bad bad badJimmy RMemberHi Bette,
I am sorry that you are going through that. I think most folks did, and who knows why they made those changes. I chose to go with Victor they have a lot of different choices. A buddy of mine that had his pup on orijen went with Natures logic. I also think hollistic selct has good options. I have been doing so much research I hope that helped. Otherwise let me know and I'll be happy to give my opinion in more detail.
stephanie cMemberI posted earlier about buying out all the Canadian Bags of Orijen Six fish due to my dog's chicken allergy. I have successfully transitioned my dogs over to Wellness CORE Fish formula. It has limited fresh ingredients, zero, poultry, grain or fillers and my dogs love it. Thank you for your suggestion to cook fish for my dogs Cannoli!! One of my kids has an anaphylactic reaction to fish so we do not cook it in our house. Having fish dog food does not affect him thankfully. I hope everyone finds a suitable alternative to the Acan and Orijen. I did extensive research and the Wellness CORE is a good fit for us. Good luck!
Birke-Beiner PMemberI just wanted to tell everyone in this group that I solved our Acana problem temporarily!!! My dog had eaten Acana Duck and Bartlett Pear (from Canada) for years. After trying the Kentucky crap, we've tried at least a dozen different foods. None agreed with my dog's sensitive stomach, or he didn't like the taste of them. So I resorted to begging a FaceBook friend in Canada to send me two bags of Acana Canadian Free-Run Duck. Yay! Last night, my dog's tail was wagging as he ate his kibble, and his poo today was perfect. We are back to normal now that we have a black-market source of Acana!
E BMemberNew food is worse than the old one. Copper content is higher than used to be.. in certain kinds. I switched to Singles Makrele (has lowest copper content) but starting sometime in September all the food is coming with tons of oil in it. when you get to the bottom of the bag – there is an oily soup there. When you open a bag it looks like somebody dumped a bottle of oil in there … i see two issues here: first- this is not healthy, second since the food is expensive and you are buying 50lb bag of food- with so much oil in it it just means that there actually is less food than 50 lb. seems like a cheap trick to increase weight but give you less food. It maybe not so noticeable if you look just at one bag but count how many bags are being produced = big savings.. not for customers though. Unless someone will be able to explain why this new great food is drenched in oil and convince me it is super healthy for anybody. I got bags exchanged for Canadian production.. unfortunately there is no more left. Very Disappointing.. not sure why same formula could not be kept. Tired of paying tons of money and experiment on my dogs by changing their food to see if they have diarrhea from it on not if they start itching or not, then vet bills then another food..
Switched my dobbies to raw diet which is so much better than any kibble and if you can afford to buy expensive kibble – you can afford raw food.Jimmy RMemberI kno it is such a waste of money. I am sorry that you are going through that too. I don't want people to think that I work for a pet company. I am actually a banker. My unbiased advice is try Victor you can hopefully buy it locally or buy it on chewy.com. It has worked wonders for my dog and a couple of friends that had trouble with orijen. Give it a shot and let me know how it goes.
C CMemberI've very sad (and disgusted) that after all this time from my very first post and reporting this to the FDA, that nothing has been done with Acana and Origen from the new Kentucky plant. Since we lost our Katie and now have a new girl, I have learned a ton. First, dog food is big business and the main goal with most is money, not pet health. The things that are done out there should be criminal, but they're not in most cases. So it is up to pet parents to protect our dogs. First, please don't buy dog food that has fish oil in it if at all possible because it will get rancid within days of opening. This is why vitamin stores sell fish oils to humans in small pills, dark bottles, and with a packet in the bottle for freshness. And if a liquid, instructions to refrigerate. Second, I know it is even more expensive with a quality food and larger animal, but it is best to buy smaller bags and keep the food in the bag and then in an air tight container. This protects ingredients (think about how you handle your own food). We have settled on Grain Free Merrick turkey and varying it with Grain Free Honest Kitchen (which is human grade food) and we make our own cooked chicken. Sounds like a lot of work, but it really isn't once in the rhythm of it and gives your dog a variety. The Honest Kitchen can be made for 3 days and kept refrigerated and our girl is thriving on this combination. Much better than vet bills or loss of a pet in the long run, which is the worst heartache ever. I wish everyone the very best in discerning what is best for their precious family member.
C CMemberSusan B: Take your baby off Acana, Orijen or any from that Kentucky plant. He probably is lethargic and has bad breath due to what possibly rancid contents is doing to his insides, which can't be handled with the best dental health. There are many quality dog foods available like Honest Kitchen and/or cooking your own for him or use as a mix like we do. I will never let another dog suffer from what was supposed to be the best dog food and willing to pay the best as well, again. It was one of the worst experiences of our lives. Now we can only pray it is a testimony to others to safe them grief on many levels. Blessings to you!
S PParticipantI also just purchased (today) a 25lb. bag of 'Acana Heritage Meats Formula' (expiration date of May, 2018). I experienced the same horrible surprise – The kibble was full of white, brown and black hairs, just as pictured in a prior review!!! There was almost more hair than food product itself in each piece! The bag will be returned immediately! I had previously read some negative product reviews after Champion's move to processing in the USA, but dismissed the bad reviews as probably being related to a transition into a new production facility. I guess I was totally wrong. At this point in time, Champion's move to the USA is no longer "new", and a transition period should no longer exist. There is absolutely no excuse for what I discovered in the food I purchased. I have always been a huge advocate for Champion Dog Food's products, but no more. I can't possibly continue to trust the quality control methods for either Acana or Orijen.
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the heroine of this novel, is a Mexican-American raised by two Mexican lawyers
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story of how President Trump's political campaign against Mexicans and Mexican-Americans
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family became over fraught time riddled with argumentation and
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bully. Mark is murdered in prison and
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fragmentation. Katie's school project is
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about the low status and behavior of Mexicans and Mexican-Americans.
then is how Katie is first overwhelmed by phenomenal pain, anger and sad
frustration but then rises up like a phoenix from the ashes of her tragic life
to fight for unification of people despite their cultural diversity. It's an unforgettable story because it is so
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have been fed a pack of false lies and biased news reports. Katie becomes a lawyer who forms several
anti-defamation groups. We are all equal
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young adults and adults. It should be
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government and politics today and in years to come! Highly, highly recommended reading – MUST
reading! It is an American story about
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Just as the title suggests, Jimmy Von Lemon, tattoo artist and human ink machine strikes again! We felt that simply posting his collection of works on our artists tattoos section wasn't enough to showcase all the great stuff he posts to our Facebook so we are dedicating a new post to Jimmy. Do you do tattoos in your sleep buddy? How do you keep pumping out all this stuff that obviously takes hours to do and still live a normal life? Your shop must be darned busy!
JVL: "Here is a good update on this monster….."We were waiting to see when this one would finish, beautiful blending of rich dark tones. We have named this one the Bloody Bionic Man.
JVL: "Six hours of space……"Exactly as he said, Space, the final frontier, the fella getting this tattoo must've been a trekky.
JVL: "Finished this little lady up with 7 hours of pure Hildbrandt bliss….used all of them today from my oldest coil to my latest rotary….." JVL: "A real nice start to a fantastic piece….Tons of fun today after a real difficult couple days…Thanks for the great session Devri…Once again you make my job so pleasurable!!! See you in a couple weeks to continue our journey!!!!"I am going to go out on a limb here and say Devri is quite possibly from Mexico.
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Happy Holidays to all of our readers and their families!
Before I write each article, I normally take a stroll in North Denver and wait for something to jump out and inspire me. This time, it happened twice in the same day and came from my dogs during one of our long walks. Let me share with you that my wife and I are dog lovers. We have opened our home to more than 40 dogs and truly believe in the unconditional love they share. Hell, if people loved like dogs, it would be a much better world; something to think about!
Over the last several years, North Denver's dog population has also exploded as we have opened our homes and neighborhoods to our four-legged friends. Many of your neighbors know each other based on each other's dogs. You can literally say "It's a Doggie Dog World."
So, with that being said, I was taking my two Basset Hounds (Isabel and Jezebel) and English Bulldog (Cornelius) for a walk in the Highlands near West 32nd Avenue and Lowell Boulevard. I was waiting for that inspiration to hit me, and finally looked down at my pack and asked them for help. They all started barking and wagging their tails as they stopped outside of the Taj Mutt Hal. Of course, it's a dog gourmet shop and toy store that any dog would love! And here I am, forgetting that man and woman's best friends also have cool places to shop, snack and hang out with other dogs during the holidays.
So, this article is a shout out to all of the pet shops in our neighborhoods that allow us to pamper our dogs and cats. Many of the shop owners are locals and just love animals. I got so excited that I visited other shops like Three Dog Bakery, Simpawtico, Mouthfuls, Biscotti Hound Dog Biscuit Bakery and Tejon Pet Shop over the next few days and shopped 'til I dropped! I mean, wow! I was amazed at the variety of treats, gifts, toys, leashes, collars and stuff for pet owners. Each store had something different to offer. Many of the shops also offered pet services from grooming, boarding and doctor visits, as well as dog walkers.
It was just a lot of fun meeting my neighbors and being around a group of dog lovers and business owners who care so much for pets and their welfare. That is why I want each of you to visit one of the many pet shops in North Denver and spend those Christmas dollars on your best friend. Let's also open up our homes to adopt a new dog or cat or donate to one of the many shelters in Denver, especially during the holidays. If you see a stray, bring them home for a warm meal and bed; the cold is when they need us the most. Let's make this "love our pets" month and support those who also love our pets.
By the way, my doggies gave a Four Paw review for the snacks at the shops I mentioned above.
Unconditional love always and happy holidays!
Scott Durrah is a proud resident, chef, restaurateur and cannabis business owner in North Denver for 15 years. He previously owned Jezebel's Southern Bistro and 8 Rivers, and currently owns Simply Pure.


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DoomEd Number | 6 | Class Name | IronLich |
Spawn ID | 20 | Identifier | T_IRONLICH |
Classes: IronLich
An iron lich looks nothing like the traditional fantasy lich: they are gigantic helmeted iron skulls, animated by magic and blasting their targets with elemental attacks. Their native action A_LichAttack will result either in a powerful bite if the target is close enough, or in a spell otherwise: either a whirlwind, a ice ball that explodes into tiny shards, or a column of fireballs.
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Messi's Argentina defeats Alexis' Chile (1-2) | FC Barcelona
Chile had the initiative through much of the first half but first-half strikes from Leo Messi (min. 28) and Gonzalo Higuaín (min. 31) dashed the hopes of the men managed by Claudio Borghi. All three FC Barcelona players - Messi, Javier Mascherano and Alexis - called up for the World Cup qualifiers played the entire 90 minutes of the match.
Last-second strike deprives Spain of victory (1-1) | FC Barcelona
Spain and France, the favourite teams to make it out of Group I, drew one-all at the Vicente Calderón this evening. Didier Deschamps' men managed to secure a well-deserved 1-1 draw in the last seconds of the match. Spain, who dominated up until Sergio Ramos' goal, saw how France came alive after the opener in search for the equaliser.
Second victory for Adriano's Brazil (4-0) | FC Barcelona
After last week's demolishing of Iraq (6-0), Brazil, which featured Adriano in its starting line-up, convincingly brushed aside Japan this morning in the international friendly played in Wroclaw, Poland. Paulinho, Neymar (2) and Kaká were Brazil's goal-scorers.
Montoya shines in Spain's U-21 victory over Denmark (1-3) | FC Barcelona
Martín Montoya, one of the three Barça players in Spain's starting line-up, put in a notable performance against Denmark. Barça's first team player was a constant threat on the right wing. In fact, Montoya assisted Muniain for the opener. The Athletic Club player, on 24 minutes, finished off a brilliant play that started with a pass from Isco for Montoya, who served up a great assist for the first goal of the night.
Xavi: "I am happy, I want to stay here for years" | FC Barcelona
Xavi Hernández has spoken to Mundo Deportivo about the start to Tito Vilanova's first season in charge and admits that "the league is going well for us" after the draw at home to Real Madrid ensured that they stay eight points clear of their main rivals and equal with Atlético Madrid.
Abidal still climbing mountains as France face Spain | Pitchside Europe - Yahoo! Eurosport UK
Abidal said that he found it very tough. It was the latest stage in his second comeback, the first comeback came after he was diagnosed with cancer of the liver in March 2011, just as he was playing the best football of his Barca career since he joined from Lyon in 2007 for 9 million euros.
Abidal's agent on his client's return - Goal.com
"There are still some questions without answers. What will happen in the first contact? Will he have fear? Will he be dedicated in the duels like he has always been? "I think he will come back. He is so eager to prove this to himself than i think he can make it," he said.
Riazor fears David Villa | FC Barcelona
David Villa has a habit of making life a misery for Deportivo la Coruña in league matches. The international break over, FC Barcelona now take on a side against which the Asturian has scored an impressive 11 goals in 14 matches.
Players return to training after four-day break | FC Barcelona
Tito Vilanova is still without his internationals, and only Jonathan dos Santos trotted out on to the pitch of the Ciutat Esportiva to train with Barça B. José Manuel Pinto trained in the gym, just as he did last week, along with Éric Abidal (who finished his training regiment in Vall d'Aran). In addition, Thiago, Puyol, Piqué, Alves and Cuenca were also present.
Edgar Ié given medical all-clear | FC Barcelona
Barça B's defence will be back to full strength for this Saturday's match against Huesca. This Tuesday, the centre back Edgar Ié was given the medical all-clear after spending three months on the sidelines due a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his left foot.
Polish Culés make their presence felt online | FC Barcelona
Even though it's not an official FC Barcelona website, thousands of Polish Barça fans flock to FCBarca.com for the latest news and commentary on the team. The website, which launched in 2002, was created by Łukasz Surzyn and Krzysztof Machnik to bring up-to-date news about the Club to the Polish public as well as share a bit of Barça history and Catalan culture.
Arbeloa out for three weeks | Football Espana
Alvaro Arbeloa could be out for up to three weeks with injury according to the Spanish Football Federation. The Real Madrid defender pulled up midway through the second half in Spain's 1-1 draw with France at Vicente Calderon on Tuesday, and the RFEF have confirmed that the 29-year-old could miss between two to three weeks.
Marcelo to undergo operation on Friday - Goal.com
Real Madrid defender Marcelo will travel to Amsterdam to undergo an operation on his broken foot as he looks to cut his recovery time to the minimum possible. The Brazil international fractured his fifth metatarsal in training and will reportedly be out for three months with the injury.
FIFA to pay for Marcelo absence | Football Espana
FIFA are set to pay Real Madrid defender Marcelo's salary for the duration of his injury, according to Marca. The amount of compensation is calculated according to the player's fixed salary, including all social security payments, and with Marcelo earning a reported €2.3m a year after tax it is set to cost FIFA around €6,300 for every day he is sidelined.
Sevilla's Piotr Trochowski dejected with seriousness of knee injury | Sky Sports
The 28-year-old suffered a knee injury during the Spanish club's 3-2 home defeat against Barcelona in La Liga earlier this month. Trochowski was substituted before half-time and was hoping that he would not need surgery. However, a visit to Denver in the United States has confirmed that the German will have to go under the knife to repair the cartilage damage.


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After the snow stops
and the sky opens cloudless
over the mountains, and after
three pairs of cardinals
flutter back to our feeder,
I stand by the kitchen window
watching them as I did
two years ago this week,
talking to you on the phone,
tube in your throat capped,
strength, you said, coming back
to your arms and legs.
Then the snow started again
and you told me not to drive
the three hundred miles,
that you'd see me Thursday,
when we could walk together
the halls of that awful hospital.
I'll see you Thursday, I kept saying
after you or I said something else,
or after one of that call's many silences
in which I breathed you in
like I do today, until I can see you
out there beneath the spruce,
blue coat collar up,
dog barking and jumping,
your back stooped, left hand
waving me outside. I don't
have to squeeze my eyes today
to hear you whisper my name
or feel your cracked lips on my cheek
when our time ran short.
And I can't keep you from leaving,
as I couldn't that Wednesday night,
toward the sun over the ridge,
your eyes a lighter blue than the sky's,
your permed hair snowflaked
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Battlefield V has been a bit sparser in terms of updates and maps then previous titles, however that appears to be changing. Announced at EA Play 2019 is a host of new updates and maps coming to the game throughout 2019. We got a closer look at the new map Marita in an in-depth trailer featured during the livestream. The new maps will have a bigger focus on close quarter combat as requested by the community. Check out the official trailer for Marita, and get excited. Marita will be launching on Battlefield V as a free update in July 2019.
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Amanda Serrano successfully defended her WBC and WBO featherweight titles, winning a clear and deserved unanimous decision over 122 lb titleholder Yamileth Mercado in the Paul-Woodley co-feature from Cleveland.
Serrano (41-1-1, 31 KO) was the crisper boxer throughout, and also had more power, both of which are usually the case when she's in the ring. She lit up Mercado (18-3, 5 KO) at times, including hurting her in the ninth and 10th rounds.
Scores were 97-93, 98-92, and 99-91. Bad Left Hook had it a clean shutout, scoring the fight 100-90 for Serrano.
Serrano, 32, was asked if she may now want to revisit plans to fight lightweight champion Katie Taylor, and said she's for it, but is focused on featherweight for the time being.
"I want all the titles at featherweight, I want to become undisputed, and then later, what a great fight it would be, undisputed vs undisputed," Serrano said.
Daniel Dubois TKO-1 Joe Cusumano
This was the mismatch expected. Dubois has blown through lots of club fighters already, and did it again here. Dubois (17-1, 16 KO) dropped Cusumano (19-4, 17 KO) three times and finished things at 2:10 of the opening round.
Give credit to Cusumano who kept getting up and really was trying his best to land an equalizer, but it just wasn't happening.
"The best is yet to come," Dubois said. "This is just another step in the right direction for me. Maybe Trevor Bryan (is next), he's got a title, I want him next."
Editor's note: Trevor Bryan's title is nonsense and recognized mainly just by Trevor Bryan.
Boom goes the dynamite
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30,000 feet in the air as I write this heading home from Minnesota.
Devon's family has a cabin on a beautiful little lake near Brainerd.
We had a blast but I'm excited to get back to "Hotter n Hell" Texas to sleep in my own bed.
If you can't tell, I'm stalling to get to today's message because truthfully…
I have no idea what today's message is.
When I'm stuck, I just start writing and usually something comes to me when I get into action.
Grrr. Still nothing.
Okay here's something.
This email sucks.
But you know what?
I committed to writing a training email every day. Sucky or not, a commitment is a commitment.
A bad training email is better than no training email.
Just like a bad workout is better than no workout and a bad prospecting call is better than no prospecting call.
I used to struggle with perfectionism.
Can you relate?
If so, maybe you need the coaching I had to give myself.
Perfectionism is a lie.
If you're not taking action because of perfectionism, the REAL truth is…
You're full of shit.
(Speaking to myself of course)
You can bullshit other people with your "perfectionism" crap but you can't bullshit me.
Perfectionism was my cover up.
The cover up to my fear.
Fear of looking bad to other people.
Because I cared so much what other people thought, I would sit on my ass and do nothing.
How to Deal with Perfectionism
Thankfully, I got over my perfectionism lie and realized I would never be admired by thousands if I wasn't willing to look foolish to a few.
If you're committed to perfection and you haven't taken action on the thing you know you need to take action on, you're not really committed to perfection – you're committed to fear.
Change your commitment and you'll change your life.
If you want to learn how to control fear rather than have your fear control you, pick up my 7 Secrets book, download it immediately and turn to page 62.
Let's do BIG things!
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Many Streams Of Milk
I freely admit to being wholly ignorant about the anatomical details of human lactation, knowing only that, under appropriate circumstances, there can be milk, and that glands and ducts are involved. As a guy who has never been a father, I figure the details are not my department.
That said, when I stumbled over this fetish lactation picture among the cover art on a Japanese DVD, I was somewhat startled to note that in this picture (and in every other picture on the box) milk was being expressed in numerous divergent streams:
What's up with that? I guess I always assumed, you know, basic bilateral symmetry, two boobs, two nipples, two ducts, two quirts of milk, two cups of coffee. That hard-working right nipple up there is pumping out, what, four squirts and a dribble?
I could Google it, but it's easier and more fun just to say something ignorant on the internets and wait for all the helpful people to come along and set me straight…
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Summary of Contents
Revolved Head To Knee Pose benefits the following muscles and hence can be included in yoga sequences with the corresponding muscle(s) focus:
- Arms and Shoulders
- Lower Back
- Core (Abs)
- Hamstrings
- Chest
- Psoas
How to do the pose
- Start in Dandasana.
- Open the right leg out to the side. Bend the left knee and bring the heel in towards the groin.
- Ground through the sitting bones and extend through the crown of the head as you inhale. Engage your outstretched (right) leg. As you exhale, twist the upper body to the left and take a side bend toward the right leg.
- Knit your lower ribs in, and gently rotate your ribcage upwards.
- Bring the right elbow towards the right knee or the floor.
- Raise the left arm and bring it over the head. If you can reach it without strain take hold of the right foot with both hands.
- Slightly tuck the chin and turn the head towards the ceiling.
- Stay in the pose for 5 deep breaths. Reverse the steps to come out of the pose.
- Stay in Dandasana for a moment to let the body settle before switching legs and repeat on the other side.
Beginners tips
- Sit on a folded blanket to find length in your spine with more ease.
- If your elbow doesn't reach your knee, place your hand on the floor, or place a block on the inside of the outstretched leg.
- Keep the knees slightly bent if your hamstrings are tight.
- You can also loop a strap around your outstretched foot. Take hold of one or both ends depending on what feel most accessible.
- Releases tension in the intercostal muscles between the ribs and on the side and back of the body.
- Encourages full, deep breaths.
- Stretches the hamstrings, groins and shoulders
- Side stretches such as this are lovely to balance out poses like Chaturanga Dandasana.
Watch out for
- If you have knee injuries you can keep both legs straight and practise the same upper body actions. Keep your legs slightly bent and place rolled up towels under your knees.
- If you have discomfort in your neck keep your gaze on the floor in front of you. Stack up blocks under your right elbow and support your head with your hand.
- Keep length in both side waists.
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Friday's transfer rumour roundup.
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, 21, has rejected a summer move to West Ham for the second year running but could go to German side Wolfsburg – Daily Mirror
Manchester United have switched their attention to Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 29, after missing out on his Germany team-mate Thomas Muller, 24 – Daily Star
Arsenal are ready to offer £5m for Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina. Napoli, where he spent last season on loan, have not made a bid for the 31-year-old – Metro
Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov has signed a three-year extension to his contract with the Premier League champions – Sky Sports
The Gunners are looking to appease fans unhappy at missing out on re-signing Cesc Fabregas, who has moved from Barcelona to Chelsea, by making a move for 21-year-old defender Bressan from Brazilian side Gremio – Daily Express


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Today's Links:
- Neyer explains why everyone's favorite Halloween costume Ron Washington probably has a headache right about now: Rangers news goes from bad to worse. Horrendous.
- But Jesse Behr of BP wants to know how the Rangers were all acquired.
- Jack Moore at Fangraphs says Bumgarner's Accomplishment Goes Beyond Age.
- Yesterday's graphic was somewhat predictive, no?
- Grant at McCovey Chronicles goes a tad further:
No matter what the outcome of the series, no matter what nuttiness ensues over final game or three, that was a pitching performance that we'll bore our kids and grandkids about. We'll sit on a sunny porch,drinking lemonade and spinning yarns about Madison Bumgarner's start in Game Four. He threw 104 MPH, he did. He threw sliders that made hitters in the on-deck circle take cover before the balls broke over the plate. He completely broke down one of the greatest hitters in the history of the game in two consecutive at-bats.
Off topic after the jump.
- A foolish map of the world, as perceived circa 1580-1590. One of my absolute favorite blogs--perfect example of an enthusiast and great writer being far more interesting than the experts.
- You have to see this--it's a...well, a diagram that shows the Art of Complex Problem Solving. You have to see it to see it.
- One of the long-term issues in robotics is grabbing differently-sized, weighted, and shaped objects with the same robotic hand. DARPA (you might have heard their name bandied about in relation to the invention if the internet, or something) has a solution.
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PROVIDENCE — With all due respect to calamari, the state parks are Rhode Island's best idea.
While Ken Burns paid tribute to the national parks, calling them "America's best idea" in his widely watched documentary series, state Department of Environmental Management Director Janet L. Coit says the smallest state has a great idea of its own.
Rhode Island's 12 state parks provide residents and visitors with places of refuge – 12 distinct centers of natural beauty that can restore and refresh amid life's daily hassles and anxieties – and they've never been more badly needed and valuable than they are now amid the coronavirus pandemic, she said.
"We have seen unprecedented levels of use of the state parks since the pandemic started," Coit said. "These places are being rediscovered, and in some cases discovered for the first time. People want to get outdoors."
And state parks provide outdoor places that are close to home, free, and safe, she said.
"It's restorative," Coit said. "When you think about being cooped up and anxious, you can get away from the pandemic for a few minutes as you hike or picnic and just enjoy the beauty of nature."
She said she heads to state parks to get away from the pressures of the pandemic.
"It just feels normal, and normal is a blessing," Coit said. "You feel like you are part of something bigger and timeless. That, to me, is part of the wonder of nature."
In response to the pandemic, Governor Gina M. Raimondo has launched a "Take It Outside" campaign to encourage businesses and other organizations to move activities outside that would normally be held inside. The impetus is research that shows the transmission rate of COVID-19 is nearly 20 times higher indoors than outdoors.
As part of that effort, state parks are making fields, pavilions, shelters – and even a mule barn – available for business meetings, yoga classes, school exams, and workshops.
The state plans to soon offer Wi-Fi at Haines Memorial State Park in East Providence, Fort Wetherill State Park in Jamestown, the Lincoln Woods State Park boathouse in Lincoln, and the Blackstone Valley Visitors Center in Cumberland.
"These are great places to take it outside," Coit said.
She urged people to take it outside even as it begins getting colder. "Wear some layers, bundle up," she said. "There's no reason to not enjoy these places year-round."
But don't start a fire, Coit cautioned, noting that Rhode Island has been experiencing "extreme" drought conditions for the first time in at least 20 years. "The woods are filled with fuel," she said.
On the other hand, the bone-dry conditions have meant fewer mosquitoes, and Rhode Island has not yet had a human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis or the West Nile virus this year, Coit said. "That was one of the only bright sides of 2020," she said.
Coit said ambitious Rhode Islanders will find a wide variety of natural settings if they try to hit all 12 state parks.
"Since the creation of Lincoln Woods in the early 1900s to Rocky Point State Park in 2014, we have created such a diversity of places" – ranging from the pine forest of Pulaski State Park near the Connecticut border, to Fort Adams State Park at the mouth of Newport Harbor, she said.
But to help narrow the field, she highlighted three of her favorite state parks:
Lincoln Woods State Park, 2 Manchester Print Works Road, Lincoln
Created in 1909, Lincoln Woods was Rhode Island's first state park, named after President Abraham Lincoln.
"It was created so people who live in triple-deckers and work in factories would have fresh air and a place to picnic and swim," Coit said.
More than a century later, the park continues to provide an oasis for residents of old industrial cities such as Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, and Woonsocket, she said.
"When you go there, you see it's still fulfilling that mission," Coit said. "You see little kids fishing any time of the year. You see people hiking around Olney Pond with their babies or with their lovers. And you see people bouldering – the glacial past is evident everywhere you look in Rhode Island."
Over the years since, Lincoln Woods has grown to 627 acres, and it now includes two freshwater beaches, 176 picnic tables, 134 fireplaces, a bathhouse, fishing and boating facilities, hiking trails, three game fields, and six miles of horse trails.
Rocky Point State Park, 1 Rocky Point Ave., Warwick
Created in 2014, Rocky Point is Rhode Island's newest state park.
For many decades, this spot was the site of one of New England's most popular amusement parks. Many Rhode Islanders cherish their memories of screaming on the Corkscrew Loop Roller Coaster, rocking out to a Van Halen song on the Musik Express, and getting absolutely soaked on the Log Flume.
But the Rocky Point Amusement Park closed in 1994. In 2013, the state acquired 83 acres of land, combining it with 41 acres already owned by the City of Warwick to create Rocky Point State Park.
On July 1, the state officially opened a new fishing pier at the park. The $1.8-million project resulted in a 280-foot-long, T-shaped pier with a shade structure, solar lighting, and benches with a commanding view of Narragansett Bay.
"I'm super proud of that park," Coit said. "First, it has gorgeous views of the bay. You always see people walking there and enjoying the new fishing pier. And I do love to do the loop trail there."
Also, she noted the park includes several reminders of the amusement park, including a 60-foot-tall arch that originally was one of 11 "Peace Through Understanding" arches at the 1964/65 New York World's Fair before being transplanted to Warwick.
"The park reclaimed for people a place where so many families have memories," Coit said.
Colt State Park, Route 114, Bristol
Dedicated in 1968, Colt State Park is considered the "gem" of the state park system, with its 464 acres stretching along a windswept stretch of Narragansett Bay, with sinuous fruit trees, enormous lawns, and an open-air Chapel by the Sea.
Like so many Rhode Islanders, Coit tends to visit the parks closest to her, often riding down the East Bay Bike Path from Barrington to the park in Bristol.
"I see people clamming there, playing soccer, picnicking, holding birthday parties," she said. "I like the wildness of the wind and the waves on the bay. It evokes an older era, with the twisted fruit trees. I love going there."
The park is named for Samuel P. Colt, a former Rhode Island attorney general who became president and chairman of the United States Rubber Company. His uncle was the arms manufacturer who mass produced revolvers, and his mother was part of the DeWolf family that made a fortune in the slave trade.
Colt bought up parcels on Poppasquash Neck to create a farm, and his desire to welcome the public onto the land was reflected in a message etched in marble at the main entrance: "Colt Farm: Private Property, Public Welcome."
Colt died in 1921, and amid disputes over his will, the state wasn't able to buy the land until 1965. In 1968, then-governor John H. Chafee dedicated the park, and now a statue of Chafee stands in the park.
Coit worked for Chafee when he became a US senator, serving as legal counsel for the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee that he chaired.
"His goal was to make sure that it was not made into condos," Coit said. "He wanted to keep it accessible for people."
Today, Colt State Park remains accessible and more valuable than ever, she said. This year, twice as many cars are entering the park on a monthly basis as in prior years (50,000 a month in 2020 vs. 25,000 a month in 2019), according to the DEM.
Rhode Island's other state parks range from well-known spots such as Goddard Memorial State Park in Warwick to lesser-known locations such as Snake Den State Park in Johnston.
And Coit noted that Rhode Islanders can also get outdoors at state management areas and lands preserved through partnerships with groups such as the Nature Conservancy of Rhode Island and the Audubon Society of Rhode Island.
She named three of her favorites:
The Ell Pond Preserve and Long Pond Woods Wildlife Refuge, 445 Old Rockville Road, Hopkinton
These adjacent ponds are some of the most spectacular spots in the state, Coit said.
In the spring, she said, "The habitat includes giant rhododendron and bionic mountain laurel. You walk through this unbelievable forest and you feel like a Lilliputian. You clamber up steep, rocky outcroppings, and there are usually some hawks soaring peacefully, almost at eye level."
She recalled sitting high up on the rocks, having a picnic with her daughter, looking down at the ponds, and watching the wind ripple the surface of the water.
Tillinghast Pond Management Area, 100 Plain Road, West Greenwich
The 2,200-acre swath of western Rhode Island provides a "gorgeous place" to hike, canoe, fish, or just "get away from it," Coit said.
The Nature Conservancy, where Coit once served as state director, says that Tillinghast Pond is at the core of the largest coastal forest between Boston and Washington, D.C. "Had it been lost to development, it would have undermined decades of land protection along the Rhode Island/Connecticut border," the group says.
But the Tillinghast preserve was established in 2006.
"This victory would not have been possible without the people of West Greenwich," the Nature Conservancy says. "Faced with the prospect of more than 300 new homes, this small community approved an $8 million bond to help acquire the land. The vote in favor of the bond was 632 to 12."
Tri-State Marker, Burrillville
If you are feeling aimless amid the pandemic, perhaps you just need a destination.
"The tri-state marker is such a cool destination," Coit said of the granite obelisk that stands at the intersection of Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. "I like destination loop trails."
Rhode Islanders can get to the marker by taking a 6.9-mile loop trail in the Buck Hill State Management Area.
A word of caution: Coit noted that it's hunting season, so anyone entering state management areas or undeveloped state parks must wear at least 200 square inches of fluorescent orange.
But also a word of encouragement: Coit has a photo where she is hugging the marker, managing to be in three states at once. Given all the pandemic travel restrictions, this might be your best chance to travel widely.
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Susan Smyth, M.D., Ph.D., Named Dean of the UAMS College of Medicine
| LITTLE ROCK — Susan S. Smyth, M.D., Ph.D., has been named executive vice chancellor and dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), effective June 1.
She is succeeding Christopher Westfall, M.D., who retires Aug. 1, 2021, after 24 years at UAMS.
"Dr. Smyth is a remarkable physician, researcher and administrator whose focus on patient-centered care aligns perfectly with ours," said Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, UAMS chancellor and CEO of UAMS Health. "Her skillset and experiences will serve her well as dean of the College of Medicine, and I look forward to working with her.
"I'm also very grateful to Dr. Westfall for his years of dedicated leadership and innumerable contributions to advancing UAMS and its tripartite mission of education, research and clinical care."
Smyth joins UAMS from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, where she is the chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and the director of the Gill Heart and Vascular Institute, a position in which she developed and implemented an operating structure that emphasized the integration and translation across research, education, and clinical care.
"I am very excited to be joining UAMS and the College of Medicine," Smyth said. "UAMS has a tremendous reputation for educational, clinical and research excellence, and a compelling commitment to making lasting improvements in the health of Arkansans. I am honored and look forward to working with the talented UAMS team and partners across the state to promote health equity and collaboratively address the health needs of Arkansas."
A nationally known cardiologist and translational scientist, Smyth is an elected member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation, immediate past-president of the Association of University Cardiologists, and has served on the CTSA Steering Committee for the National Center for Advancing Translational Science. At the University of Kentucky, she is Senior Associate Director of the Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science and has a part-time appointment as a physician and research investigator at the Lexington VA Health Care System.
"We conducted a nationwide search and were fortunate to attract interest from a number of highly qualified leaders. Susan simply blew us away," said Stephanie Gardner, Pharm.D., Ed.D., senior vice chancellor for Academic Affairs and provost. "I very much look forward to the great things she will accomplish at UAMS."
Smyth graduated from Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts, with a bachelor of arts in biology before earning both a medical degree and a doctorate of pharmacology at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She completed an internal medicine residency, including a year as chief resident, at University Medical Center in Stony Brook, New York, and cardiology fellowships at Mount Sinai Medical School in New York, New York, and The University of North Carolina, where she joined the institution's faculty in 2001.
Smyth's husband, Andrew J. Morris, Ph.D., is internationally known for research in lipid metabolism and signaling. They have two children — Edward, a junior at Washington University in St. Louis, and William, a high school senior.
UAMS is the state's only health sciences university, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a main campus in Little Rock; a Northwest Arkansas regional campus in Fayetteville; a statewide network of regional campuses; and eight institutes: the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute, Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute, Psychiatric Research Institute, Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Translational Research Institute, Institute for Digital Health & Innovation and the Institute for Community Health Innovation. UAMS includes UAMS Health, a statewide health system that encompasses all of UAMS' clinical enterprise. UAMS is the only adult Level 1 trauma center in the state. UAMS has 3,275 students, 890 medical residents and fellows, and five dental residents. It is the state's largest public employer with more than 12,000 employees, including 1,200 physicians who provide care to patients at UAMS, its regional campuses, Arkansas Children's, the VA Medical Center and Baptist Health. Visit www.uams.edu or uamshealth.com. Find us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube or Instagram.###


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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow winds up during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)NEW YORK After a decade spent chasing their big-budget AL East rivals, the Tampa Bay Rays are pummeling the New York Yankees. The AL East leaders improved to 7-1 against the Yankees this season and stretched their division cushion to 4 1/2 games. TRAINER'S ROOMRays: 3B Yandy Daz was pulled with left hamstring tightness in the fifth and is day to day. UP NEXTYankees RHP Masahiro Tanaka (0-1, 3.48 ERA) will start on extended five days' rest against Rays RHP Trevor Richards (0-0, 4.71).


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In the Race to the Top, state data systems were somewhat overshadowed by more high-profile and controversial sections of the competition, such as teacher evaluations and school turnaround plans.
Yet several key reforms in winning states hinge on the effectiveness of those data systems, and judges and outside experts worry states could face some heavy lifting to ensure their data systems keep up with their policy plans.
"There is a heavy data component" in Race to the Top, or RTT, reforms, said Alex M. Jackl, the director of information systems for the Washington-based Council of Chief State School Officers. "There's hope for some real progress to be made, but there are some challenges and some real risks we're just going to flush that money down the toilet. Most of the winning states call for a fairly major rewrite or upgrade of their data systems, and most of those states' systems are not ready for the level of detail required of their data."
Many states have multiple independent or loosely connected data systems for K-12 and higher education, children's welfare and health services, and labor agencies, all of which have evolved organically over time in response to a governor's request here, a legislator's bill there. According to the Washington-based Data Quality Campaign, which promotes greater use of student data in education, only a handful of states had longitudinal data systems of any kind in 2005. Today only 11 states—including grant-winners Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Delaware—meet the campaign's 10 essential data system elements, such as having unique student and teacher identifier numbers.
Moreover, none of the winners have taken more than a handful of the actions the campaign deems necessary to ensure educators can actually use the data to improve instruction. As a result, Race to the Top winners' state data systems are "sort of all over the board in terms of their maturation and interoperability," said Larry L. Fruth, the executive director and chief executive officer of the SIF, or Schools Interoperability Framework, Association, a Washington-based nonprofit that supports data standards among state and local education systems.
Tight Timelines?
Even though the $4-billion grant competition required states to remove firewalls against data sharing as a precondition for applying, states could earn only 47 points in the competition for upgrading data systems to improve instruction—the least of any section of the competition. Most winning states built on existing plans developed for another federal grant program, the Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems initiative, which was created in 2002 to encourage states to ramp up their education data-collection systems.
States then added innovations such as: data "portals" to allow teachers and administrators in schools to access state data on their students; evaluation tools to help school improvement teams identify problems or link students to health and social services; value-added trackers to connect student test performance to teachers, and teachers to their college-preparation programs; and early-warning systems to alert educators quickly if a student falls off the track leading to college-ready graduation.
Judges for the competition seemed to agree with Mr. Fruth's assessment. Among the most common criticisms was that applicants' timelines to upgrade their data infrastructure seemed too tight, and delays in the data system rollout would ripple out into other proposals. For example, one reviewer praised Georgia's planned P-20 comprehensive longitudinal data-collection system, but voiced concern that "full implementation … is dependent on access to adequate funding and the capacity of the state's many small districts to provide timely, accurate source data."
Georgia's Plan
For its part, Georgia officials are developing a task force to align new parts of that state's longitudinal database. This month the state will roll out a new "tunneling tool" that will allow administrators and educators to pull up state longitudinal records on students from regular school computers.
Georgia's proposals for Race to the Top were "not necessarily geared to the tunnel [tool] the way we were implementing it," according to Debra Holdren, the director of the state's concurrent Statewide Longitudinal Data System grant project, but the state has adapted its longitudinal data system work to align the two grants better. "The data that we are compiling and sharing back to the districts is necessary to implementing Race to the Top," she said.
Yet Ms. Holdren admitted that she has not been a part of RTT discussions, which have taken place mostly in the governor's office, even though the state's Race to the Top proposals revolve around the longitudinal data system.
Georgia is hardly alone in that, according to Paige Kowalski, a senior associate at the Data Quality Campaign. "There's still a big disconnect between the policymakers and the people who are building the data systems," she said.
Building Flexibility
Mr. Jackl and other researchers worry that pressure could put staff-strapped states into a "survival mode" when rolling out the upgrades. States have 90 days to plan for implementation and begin rolling out reforms.
"One of the fears I really do have is when large bureaucracies write new laws or create new rules for a system to get grant money, you build the best system you can and a few years later you can't undo it when you find a few problems," said Arie van de Ploeg, senior researcher for the Naperville, Ill.-based Learning Point Associates, now a division of the American Institutes of Research. "It's going to be really hard to change them nimbly."
Mr. Jackl argued states will have to spend some of their grant funds to tear down old, monolithic data systems and implement something "more flexible and modular."
"Two years down the road if [the Elementary and Secondary Education Act] is reauthorized, who knows what the requirements are going to be?" Mr. Jackl said.
One of the oldest state systems in the country is planning just that kind of overhaul. Nancy Copa, the executive staff director for accountability, research and measurement in the Florida education department, said Florida is spending the first month of its Race to the Top project planning how to align that grant with two concurrent federal longitudinal data-system grants, as well as overhaul the state's three K-12, community college, and career- and adult-education data systems, creating a new consolidated platform. "We're trying to have less disparate systems," Ms. Copa said.