Since arriving in Texas in 1972, the franchise has only enjoyed a handful of seasons that included meaningful games in September and October. Here’s a list of the club’s top finishes over 37 years in the Metroplex and where those records left them in the standings.

1999: 95-67 (won AL West)
1977: 94-68 (finished 8 games back)
1996: 90-72 (won AL West)
2004: 89-73 (finished 3 games back)
1998: 88-74 (won AL West)
1986: 87-75 (finished 5 games back)
1978: 87-75 (finished 5 games back)
1993: 86-76 (finished 8 games back)
1991: 85-77 (finished 10 games back)
1974: 84-76 (finished 5 games back)

Source: texasrangers.com

The AKC announced their nationwide registration statistics which revealed that for the 18th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred in America. But, while more than twice as many Labs were registered last year than any other breed, making it a likely leader for many years to come, the Bulldog continues to amble its way up the list. It made news last year by returning to the AKC’s Top 10 for the first time in over 70 years and now has jumped 6 percent, advancing two spots to land in 8th place.

Here’s a look at Fort Worth’s Top 10 breeds as compared to the rest of the country:

FORT WORTH 2008
1. Labrador Retriever
2. Yorkshire Terrier
3. German Shepherd Dog
4. Boxer
5. Dachshund
6. Bulldog
7. Golden Retriever
8. Miniature Schnauzer
9. Doberman Pinscher
10. Shih Tzu**
* Registration data pulled from Fort Worth zip codes as specified by U.S. Postal Service
**Tied with # 9

NATIONWIDE 2008
1. Labrador Retriever
2. Yorkshire Terrier
3. German Shepherd Dog
4. Golden Retriever
5. Beagle
6. Boxer
7. Dachshund
8. Bulldog
9. Poodle
10. Shih Tzu

“The breeds included in Fort Worth’s 2008 Top 10 are nearly the same as those on their 2007 list, with the exception of the Doberman Pinscher replacing the Poodle,” said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. “Fort Worth citizens continue to remain dedicated to their perennial favorites.”

Visit AKC.org for information on other cities and the complete list of national rankings.

Source: American Kennel Club

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The AKC announced their nationwide registration statistics which revealed that for the 18th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred in America. But, while more than twice as many Labs were registered last year than any other breed, making it a likely leader for many years to come, the Bulldog continues to amble its way up the list. It made news last year by returning to the AKC’s Top 10 for the first time in over 70 years and now has jumped 6 percent, advancing two spots to land in 8th place.

Here’s a look at Dallas’s Top 10 breeds as compared to the rest of the country:

DALLAS 2008
1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd Dog
3. Golden Retriever
4. Yorkshire Terrier
5. Bulldog
6. Boxer
7. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
8. Dachshund**
9. Miniature Schnauzer**
10. Rottweiler
* Registration data pulled from Dallas zip codes as specified by U.S. Postal Service
**Tied with # 7

NATIONWIDE 2008
1. Labrador Retriever
2. Yorkshire Terrier
3. German Shepherd Dog
4. Golden Retriever
5. Beagle
6. Boxer
7. Dachshund
8. Bulldog
9. Poodle
10. Shih Tzu

“The belief that everything is bigger in Texas holds true for the Dallas registration statistics this year,” said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. “Smaller breeds like the Yorkie and Cavalier have moved down the list, while the German Shepherd (up two spots from 2007) and Bulldog (up six spots from 2007) have gained popularity.”

Visit AKC.org for information on other cities and the complete list of national rankings.

Source: American Kennel Club

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Despite the effects of today’s economic challenges on the nation’s housing market, local metro areas throughout the country are delivering strong median sales price growth on condominiums, representing better buying opportunities especially for first-time home buyers, based on the most recent Existing-Home Sales quarterly report from the National Association of Realtors.

Here are the top markets:

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington: The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area led the country with a double digit increase in median condo prices (+11.1%) during Q3 of 2008, compared to Q3 of 2007.(1) Unemployment was at 5.7% in November of 2008.(2) The median income was $64.8K.(3) Historically, this area has had the sixth highest GDP among the 363 MSAs in the nation.(4) For around $150K, buyers can purchase a 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath home with around 1500 square feet of space.

Bismarck, ND: Bismarck was the only other metro area with a double digit median price gain (+11.0%) in Q3.(1) It had the second lowest jobless rate in the nation (2.6%),(2) with many residents employed in the healthcare industry, a sector that has been impacted less by the recession than other industries. The median income was $64.4K(3), the second highest of the six featured cities. Bismarck also has a very pro-business local government(5) that supports the success of its many self-employed residents. With a population of just 97.4K, it delivered the 68th lowest GDP in the nation as of the last government report.(4) Buyers can expect a median condo price of $148K(1) that will buy a 1750 sq ft home with 2 Beds and 2 Baths.

Houston-Baytown-Sugar Land, TX: This area came in third among the six on our list with a healthy 8.1% increase in median condo prices during Q3 of 2008.(1) It did slightly better than its northerly neighbor in the area of unemployment, reporting a 5.5% jobless rate in November of 2008. The median income is lower than the Dallas area, however, at $61.1K.(3) It has outranked Dallas in GDP in the past, with the fifth highest in the nation.(4) More condo for the money is available here. More spacious 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath homes, are being offered for around $135K.

New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA: Real estate is gaining ground in New Orleans during the ongoing recovery from Katrina. The median home price increased by 7.7% during Q3 of 2008(1) as buyers take advantage of historically low prices. This area had 4.9% unemployment in November of 2008.(2) The median income was $59.8K.(3) Historically, this area has had the 41st highest GDP among the 363 metropolitan statistical areas (MSA) in the nation.(4) For $172K, buyers get a 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 450 Sq Ft flat on historic Burgundy Street.

Rochester, NY: Rochester offers the second largest economy in New York State, next to the Big Apple, a fact that may be helping condo prices during the recession.(1) Known as the world capital of imaging, it commands a substantial share of imaging and optical science in the local market and universities. Rochester had 5.9% unemployment, the highest among the markets listed but still well below the national unemployment rate of 6.5% (2). The median income was $63.5K.(3) Rochester had the 52nd highest GDP in the nation as of the latest report.(4) The median condo price is $121K,(1) making it one of the most affordable of the US metro areas experiencing a median price increase (+5.8%). At about that price, expect to buy a 2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhouse offering around 1100 Sq Ft.

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD: This area has the highest median price point of our top six. A 1 Bed, 1 Bath high rise condo with 600 Sq Ft of living space and a city view can be had for the local median price of $207K.(1) Philly is the sixth most populous city in the US with the seventh largest GDP in the nation, as of the latest report.(4) Like Rochester, NY, unemployment was at 5.9%(2) but the median income was also the highest of the group at $74.3K.(4)

Source: Realtor.com

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Source: The Dallas Morning News

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Dallas Cowboys: Road to 2008

Who’s No. 1 at the end of the 2008 season?

Here are the Top 10, according to Rivals:

1. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
2. Allen (Allen, Tex.)
3. Phoebus (Hampton, Va.)
4. St. Ignatius (Cleveland, Ohio)
5. Centennial (Corona, Calif.)
6. Camden County (Kingsland, Ga.)
7. South Pointe (Rock Hill, S.C.)
8. Byrnes (Duncan, S.C.)
9. Trinity (Euless, Tex.)
10. Prattville, Prattville, Ala.

Curious who else made the list? Check out the rest at Rivals.com.

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The holiday tradition has produced plenty of noteworthy moments — both good and bad, from the Dallas point of view.

The Mad Bomber. A state championship battle with the Oilers. Leon Lett. Jason Garrett.

Here’s a totally arbitrary look at the most memorable Thanksgiving Day games at the stadium with the hole in the roof:

1974 — Dallas 24, Washington 23: With Roger Staubach sidelined, Clint Longley connected with Drew Pearson for a late 50-yard touchdown to steal one from the hated Redskins.

1979 — Houston 30, Dallas 24: Remember the Oilers? Fans at Texas Stadium that day were treated to a real Texas Shootout as Earl Campbell ran for 195 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

1987 – Minnesota 44, Dallas 38 (OT): Not exactly a stellar season overall, but this game was particularly heartbreaking for the locals. The Cowboys tied it with two late touchdown passes from Danny White to Mike Renfro, but all was for naught as the Vikings came back to win in the extra period.

1993 — Miami 16, Dallas 14: On a day that otherwise would have been remembered for snow, ice, and a close Cowboys win, Leon Lett’s ill-fated decision to try to pick up a blocked field goal allowed the Dolphins to seize the (chilly) day on a second-chance chip shot.

1994 — Dallas 42, Green Bay 31: In an emergency start in place of the injured Troy Aikman, Jason Garrett threw for 311 yards and two touchdowns.

2006 — Dallas 38, Tampa Bay 10: Not a great game, but significant for Tony Romo’s five touchdown passes, a national coming-out party that augured a new sheriff in town.

Related lists:

• 2008 Dallas Cowboys game highlights

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Award Recipients include:

Corporate Recipient: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Individual Recipient: Guillermo Perales, President and CEO, Sun Holdings LLC
Small to Mid-Size Finalists (winner to be announced during the luncheon):

• Cressman Tubular Products, Corp.
• Design Duncan Miller Ullmann
• eInstruction Corp.
• KidKraft, L.P.
• King Trade Capital

The 13th Annual International Business Achievement Awards Luncheon and Expo features an award presentation to three key recipients whose global successes and outstanding civic involvement have raised the international profile of Dallas/Fort Worth and contributed to the economic growth of the North Texas region. An International Expo accompanies the luncheon to showcase the services and expertise of local international companies and organizations.

For more information, contact Luisa del Rosal at lrosal@dallaschamber.org or 214-712-1901. You can register to attend online.

Source: Dallas Regional Chamber

Regional Finalists will go head-to-head presenting their research with peers across the nation. Regional Finals commence November 7, 2008. The events are hosted by six of America’s leading research universities: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (November 7-8); University of Notre Dame (November 7-8); University of Texas at Austin (November 14-15); Carnegie Mellon University (November 14-15); California Institute of Technology (November 21-22); and Georgia Institute of Technology (November 21-22).

TEXAS SEMIFINALISTS

• Firas Abuzaid, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Denton
• Matthew Amme, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Denton
• Irene Cai, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Denton
• Ian Chan, Plano East Senior High School, Plano
• Hua Chen, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Denton
• Jaimie Chung, Cinco Ranch High School, Katy
• Debannita Dasgupta, Northside Health Careers High School, San Antonio
• Jonathan Dau, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Denton
• John Geller, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Denton
• Kevin Holmes, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Denton
• Jennifer Hu, Liberal Arts and Science Academy, Austin
• Rathi Kannan, Clear Lake High School, Houston
• Shibi Kannan, St. Mark’s School of Texas, Dallas
• Fan-hal Koung, St. John’s School, Houston
• Matthew Krenik, Garland High School, Garland
• Jeremy Lai, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Denton
• Yiwen Liang, Highland Park High School, Dallas
• Alexander Mentzelopoulos, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Denton
• Camden Miller, Allen High School, Allen
• Shefa Moten, Clear Creek High School, League City
• Pauline Nguyen, Northside Health Careers High School, San Antonio
• Ilyas Patanam, Michael E. Debakey High School For Health Professions, Houston
• Mark Pavlyukovskyy, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Denton
• Ramya Raghavan, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Denton
• Veronica Ray, Incarnate Word High School, San Antonio
• Aman Sharma, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Denton
• Patrick Snodgrass, Kingwood High School, Kingwood
• Richard Song, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Denton
• Emmanuel Souganidis, Liberal Arts and Science Academy, Austin
• Monica Tamil, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Denton
• Alex Wang, Plano East Senior High School, Plano
• Qiongqiong Yang, Plano Senior High School, Plano
• Kimberly Yeh, Stephen F. Austin High School, Sugar Land
• Jing Yin, Liberal Arts and Science Academy, Austin

TEXAS REGIONAL FINALISTS

• Jeffrey Chan, William P. Clements High School, Sugar Land
• Joshua Chang, Bellaire High School, Bellaire
• Wen Chyan, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Denton
• Sameer Deshpande, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Denton
• Marie Feng, Westlake High School, Austin
• Nayana Ghosh-Choudhury, Northside Health Careers High School, San Antonio
• Elisa Lin, Plano West Senior High School, Plano
• Amanda Lu, Plano West Senior High School, Plano
• Srikrishna Raghavan, Academy of Science and Technology, The Woodlands
• Qingliu Yang, Plano West Senior High School, Plano
• Alicia Zhang, Liberal Arts and Science Academy, Austin
• Mark Zhang, William P. Clements High School, Sugar Land
• Yi Zhang, Bellaire High School, Bellaire