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Any experienced ex or current puppy owners on the best way to house train a puppy? Just drove down to Grants Pass, OR two weekends ago to get an 8-week old purebred Anatolian Shepherd. His name is Archie. Right now I have an indoor crate that I put him in when we go somewhere (usually not anywhere more than 2-3 hours), but when we're home outside of taking him on many walks throughout the day and making sure I put away his bowls of food and water at 6pm, I'd love any tips on getting them to stand at the door or alert me when they have to go. Here's a few pics of Archie.

True! But these players protesting end up getting less $$$ in the way of guaranteed contracts too. They might want to think twice about what they're doing.

I appreciate your style of discussing this topic, @totdprods. So many angry people out there that cannot seem to have a real mature discussion on this topic.

I will say this, Pres. Trump should have kept his mouth shut on this topic. His tweets and words are causing division among the American people and have introduced this politics into sports which I'm against.

One thing is for certain, the NFL who has seen its ratings decline in recent years is due for a serious drop in viewership after this past weekend IMO. Hate to say it, but it's middle class to rich white folk who are buying tickets to these football games. You take them out of the equation, plus a good chunk of America turning their TV's off on Sunday and the NFL has a problem.

re: my idea, I understand the visibility of it, but with social media these days and the media in general, you'd think this type of effort wouldn't go unnoticed.

I agree, but this protest divides people and politicizes sports, it is not going to help IMO. This only cause further issues. Come up with an action plan that will actually help this issue, rather than draw attention to themselves. I'm waiting for one person to show me how these NFL players' protesting the anthem is helping their cause. It's bringing negative awareness, not positive. See my idea above and let me know what you think @Mark68

They need to use a different venue for protesting this cause in my opinion. The flag and our anthem and what it stands for should not be disrespected in the manner it has. I support everyone's right to protest, but they should use their time off the clock to do so. The right to protest and their first amendment right should not be abused in such manner when the anthem is being played. Why not use a different venue to protest? Why not hit up the inner city and the police departments in an effort to end unjust police violence against blacks? There is more of a problem in the hood, where blacks kill other blacks at an alarming rate. How about these pampered star athletes get off their ass and gather a few cops with them to head into the worst crime infested areas around the United States in an effort to bring awareness, but more importantly, end racial profiling w/ cops against blacks? Mind you, this isn't just white cops killing black people unjustly, but also black cops killing other black people. Unite the people, don't divide. Show these people that not all cops are bad, but get in there and shake hands, put arms around each other and fix this problem at the core.

Not everyone, @Scotty@AW. There are libs who served who don't mind this at all. To each their own I guess. My point is, use a different venue to protest. I'm not against the right to protest, but the flag and the anthem, and what it stands for should not be that venue IMO. To me and for many others, who have served or who haven't, we find it disrespectful.

I think he's the only one, tots.

Furthermore, the flag and what it stands for has ZERO bearing on the black lives matter movement. Protest or drive awareness on another venue, not for a representation of those who lost their lives fighting for our freedom. Lastly, STOP politicizing sports. /End Rant

No you pegged me right, Strad. I like that Sosh stands behinds his players beliefs, but that he wants them to stand during the anthem. "Scioscia said he planned to address the team before Sunday’s game to let them know the organization would support them. However, when the anthem was played, all of the Angels on the field were standing at attention." I'm actually disgusted with Pete Carroll and my Seahawks' stance on this for the record.

That's my hope.

I think Sosh just gained a few extra points with me.

ABOUT THE ANTHEM In the wake of Oakland A’s catcher Bruce Maxwell kneeling during the national anthem on Saturday, and numerous expressions throughout the NFL on Sunday, Scioscia said he would not have an issue if one of his players chose to make such a statement. Scioscia said he planned to address the team before Sunday’s game to let them know the organization would support them. However, when the anthem was played, all of the Angels on the field were standing at attention. “I think the national anthem has always been a time of just personal reflections,” Scioscia said. “Some guys say a prayer. Some guys are talking to their batterymate and and some guys are using it as a way to make some kind of statement. It’s a personal time. As an organization, we feel guys are free to use that personal time for whatever personal expression they might have.” View the full article

Here's hoping the Twins shit the bed and we win out.

Maybin leads the AL in SB (tied with Altuve actually).

This probably goes down as the worst Gameday Thread in the history of AW. Nice job, Halos!

It's a good thing one of our guys, albeit new, decided to show up for the playoff stretch. WTF happened to the rest of the team.. Gawd I hope he doesn't opt out. If he doesn't trade Calhoun and also sign JD Martinez and/or sign Moustakas. This team neeeds some firepower and another good arm.. I also have to give props to Brandon Phillips and Garrett Richards.

Woah... The Angels already played today? They had a good run though despite all the injuries. Kudos. That said, I'm ready for football, off-season Angels hotstove talk and postseason baseball.

He's not my favorite, but I'd still rather have him over Clinton. All that said, I think when it comes to dealing with foreign dictators like Jong Un we should unite as Americans, not jump back into hating Trump. There are several threads for that, including his own. lol

Chelsea Handler is a total cuntmuffin on a stick.

@Calzone pay attention dude. This post is so on point, but I feel you're completely missing out on all the fun and exciting plays/games because you're focused on shit that's completely out of your control. You're burning a lot of energy and time on being reactive to the negative, while completely missing out on the positives. I've been a fan since '79 and have enjoyed some good baseball over the years. The good, the bad and the ugly. If you're a fan of the team, you stick with your team and support them. We're fortunate to be in a spot we're in, playing meaningful baseball games in late Sept., despite all of the major injuries & recent failures.