Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Muhsin Muhammad - An All-Time Underrated Carolina Panthers Great


Accomplished professional Chad Faglier has served as a project manager in the home-building industry in Charlotte, North Carolina. Apart from his work life, Chad Faglier is an avid fan of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers. 

Few would argue that names like Julius Peppers and Steve Smith, Sr., belong among the pantheon of all-time great Carolina Panthers. Some contributors, however, have gone largely unrecognized for their efforts over the years. According to NFL.com, Muhsin Muhammad is one of the most prominent names on that list.

Muhammad ranks in the top 20 for receptions in league history. Additionally, his 11,436 career receiving yards are good for 24th on the all-time list. His 2004 season stands out as the best in his career, during which time he racked up 1,405 yards on 93 receptions. For the next two seasons, however, Muhammad tallied more than 90 catches - an impressive feat for any NFL receiver. Consistency is the hallmark of his career, however, as he achieved at least 50 receptions per year over his last nine seasons in Carolina.

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

America's Top Selling Breweries – 2016


North Carolinian Chad Faglier leads an active lifestyle of traveling, snowboarding, and surfing. Aside from this, Chad Faglier also enjoys learning about and sampling fine craft beers.

The Brewers Association’s CraftBeer.com releases an annual list ranking American craft breweries. Out of more than 5,200 breweries operating in the United States, the following craft operations led the way in sales. 

The top honor went to D. G. Yuengling & Son, based in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. As America's oldest brewery, Yuengling continues to lead the way in domestic beer sales. The brewery has produced some of America's favorite lagers for well over a century.

Boston Beer Company of Boston, Massachusetts took second place. Boston Beer Company is best known for Samuel Adams Boston Lager and more than 60 other varieties of Samuel Adams beers. 

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Chico, California won the third place honor. Best known for its flagship pale ale, Sierra Nevada also releases a variety of offbeat and seasonal brews each year.

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Welcoming a Rescue Dog


Chad Faglier is both a project manager and a dog lover. A believer in animal rescue, Chad Faglier enjoys knowing that formerly homeless dogs have found loving homes.

Adopting a rescue dog means preparing to meet the dog's physical, emotional, and social needs. Perhaps the simplest part is gathering supplies, such as food bowls and leashes. The new owner should also purchase a collar with an identification tag as soon as possible, in case the dog gets loose in its first days at home.

The owner will need to find places for all of the dog's items and decide where in the home the dog will be allowed to go. If certain rooms will be off limits, it may be necessary to block them with baby gates. The owner should also have a schedule in mind for feeding, walks, and toileting, and should know who in the household will do each of those things.

The day the dog comes home should be a quiet one. Dogs feel comfortable when they meet one person at a time, and it is ideal if this can happen outside. The dog can then also take some time to explore the yard and find a toileting space. If the dog uses the space, the owner should have a treat ready as a reward.

The dog's first time through the house should be on a leash, so that the owner can redirect it away from any forbidden spots. Over the next few days, the owner can watch the dog and get to know its behavior, while also helping the dog to understand its routine. The dog will feel most comfortable if the owner can be home most of the time in these early days. 

It is necessary to spend time with the dog to establish a relationship. This allows the owner to take a patient approach to acclimating the dog to its new situation and to provide gentle and positive training. Eventually, this patience can pay off in the form of a loving new family member.