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Beaches in Poetry With a Poem; the Shipwrecked Soul
Memories of Beaches
I recall my youth playing along the beaches in my state. I built sand castles and watched with amusement as foot prints washed away. Often, I would be the first on the beach, marveling at the sunrise, waving to the seagulls searching for breakfast. I spent time enjoying the breeze against my face with a grin. On many of those mornings, my family gathered for devotions on those wondrous shores.
Over the years, I realize why the peaceful times on the beach inspires creativity. There is a freshness to living when stopping on the beach to examine existence. I observed the ocean with curiosity, a work of literature in my hands. Indeed, glimpse a few feet away from the sandy surface and the potential for glory or despair moves rhythmically in the surging and retreating tides. Listening to songs about the beaches often bring to mind fun or rescue from perils.
This is why I wrote the poem below, "The Shipwrecked Soul." Essentially, life is always changing; we needn't be left behind. I've also included some symbolic uses of beaches in art. Finally, I've included a few classic novels with a beach oriented setting with tips on reading poetry.
What activity do you enjoy the most when you visit beaches?
The Shipwrecked Soul
Seamless shifting sands,
Torment dunes command,
Ships sailing sorrow seas.
Pleading I waved,
Despair my heart preyed,
Adrift tears drowned my pleas.
To rise afloat no more,
Depriving my guiding hands,
Graveyard Atlantic she sleeps.
Caught in twisted blue vortex,
Hundred miles from land,
Wood underwater a vault keeps.
Bones chipped frozen stones,
Pained being wrapped bands,
Stormed vessel below the deep.
Down mighty she fought,
Every made fiber and strand,
Resting beneath the ocean peace.
Random surge capsize,
In tandem jump from can,
Launched my crew over their knees.
To captain abandon no more,
Surf laughter cold bitten ran,
Shored up cemetery to me.
Gales gusting my blood,
Boat bordered and manned,
Tides teasing appeased.
Throw line to forever,
To net wild eternity,
Cyclone baited destiny.
She sang nautical dirge,
She fled while others' stand,
Seas chanting her deceased.
Catch now sinking memory,
Clasp firm with steel hands,
Wind and rain rule the sea.
Stream of Gulf married Labrador,
Spinning a doomsday fan,
Sprouting feelings in me.
I prayed bleeding,
Watching storms grinding sand,
Comfort beach strolling me.
Ask opinion of Neptune,
Sky makes water expand,
Man to earth fish to the sea.
Does scenic beauty and peaceful sounds reduce grieving?
Beaches and Poetry
Poetry can take many shapes and forms. For example, poetry may or may not rhyme. A poem may or may not have stanzas. Poems can tackle real or imagined situations. The variations in how a poem is written depend on the author. Yet, one fact is essential in poetry – poems were meant to be experienced by the reader. Any structural aspect of the poem is secondary to the ability of the work to give "Meaning."
In the above poem, I wrote about an imaginary person "shipwrecked" on the beaches of North Carolina, a real place. I made reference to the "Graveyard of the Atlantic," located where the Gulf Stream and the Labrador Currents meet. Off the coast of the state, Countless ships have been lost where these ocean currents come together near Cape Hatteras. With these details, the reader can let his/her mind enjoy the experience. However, the reader may wonder from the poem:
Questions a Reader May Ask
- Is the author using metaphors to underscore a point?
- What century is the author referring to in the work?
- What feelings does the poem bring to surface?
- Should a person give up after disaster?
- Is there value in being "shipwrecked" literally or figuratively?
- Have I been shipwrecked without realizing it?
In any case, a reader ponders a poem and allows his/her knowledge of life to help with interpretation. Through the use of interpretation, meaning develops. This is one way the reader of a poem can enjoy the experience of the work. Thank you for reading my poem. Please, leave comments if you enjoyed: "The Shipwrecked Soul" after the section below.
Symbolism of Beaches in Creative Works with Three Novels
Authors of books, poetry, and creators of films may use the symbolism of beaches in several ways in their works. Primarily, a beach can indicate a transition from one state to another. Also, a beach can suggest the plot is at a concluding point. In addition, a beach can represent the beginning of a struggle for survival, as in the film released in 2000, "Castaway," starring Tom Hanks. In the 1988 cinematic drama, "beaches," the sandy soil represents changes in life. Because beaches are powerful metaphors in movies and literature, read and view carefully to better understand what the author is communicating. Here are three classic novels which use the beach as a symbol:
- Jackson, M., Corrado, G., Clemen, G. D., & Defoe, D. (2000). Robison Crusoe. Barcelona: Vicens Vives.
- Stevenson, R. L., Brock, H. M., & Gilpin, S. (2017). Treasure Island. London: Macmillan Collectors Library.
- Vivier, M. D., Peppé, M., & Wyss, J. D. (2015). The Swiss family Robinson. Harlow, United Kingdom: Pearson Education.
I can't resist a beach or an ocean poem and you gave me both. The images were many and they made me feel the personality of the ocean and sand. The style in which you wrote, the movement and flow of the poem added to my experience of being out at sea. I will put it down and read it again, no doubt finding more shipwrecked meanings. Thanks, Tim, Great Job.
Hi Tim
Although sometimes people can become frustrated when they cannot instantly or fully understand everything in a poem, I must agree that the thoughts, questions and feelings a poem provokes in a person are just as important as "understanding". Plus as far both understanding and feelings are concerned, reading and re-reading are very worthwhile. Often each time we re-read we get something else from a piece that we had overlooked beforehand, or our understanding changes to a small or even large degree.
Thanks for this thought provoking hub and poem.


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Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane has revealed where he wants to be next season.
The Frenchman on Friday stated that he wants to remain at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Zidane, however, admitted his future will depend on results, with his team sitting third in La Liga, 15 points adrift of Barcelona.
Madrid now rely on the Champions League for a major trophy this term.
Addressing a press conference ahead of Real Madrid's clash with Las Palmas, Zidane said, "Yes, I would still like to stay as coach of Real Madrid.
"Here we depend on the results, it has not changed, it will not change, it is the requirement of this club and I accept it.
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"I've been here 18 years, I know how Real Madrid functions.
"I do what I like doing, I do it thoroughly and if the question is, do you want to continue? Then yes I will continue. I do not feel tired, not at all."
Zidane has come under pressure in recent months.
Real's poor defence of their domestic crown and a shock exit to Leganes in the Copa del Rey put Zidane's position in doubt.
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New hall for Thornbury set to create "exciting" legacy
FURTHER work will be needed in the next year to pursue the rebuilding of Thornbury's Armstrong Hall to create "a wonderful legacy" for the town.
Public support for a new hall on the current site in Chapel Street led the Armstrong Hall Trust - whose sole managing trustee at present is Thornbury Town Council - to support the proposal.
Community consultation on three options saw 80 per cent (285) of those responding back a rebuild.
A further 18 per cent (62) supported refurbishment of the hall but only four people thought it should be relocated to an extended Turnberries community centre in Bath Road.
Five people either didn't know, didn't support any of the three options or came up with another idea.
The hall is in desperate need of an upgrade if it is to remain the town's main performance venue.
A rebuild has been estimated at £4.9 million, while refurbishment would cost £2.85 million.
Although the option for Turnberries would involve building a large extension, there were concerns about insufficient space being available for performances.
Relocation would also involve selling the Armstrong Hall site for redevelopment to help fund the work at Turnberries, which is owned by South Gloucestershire Council.
The council said it would offer a 50 year lease in return for £4 million of investment into the site, with further negotiations about managing and operating the facility to take place.
Councillor Clive Parkinson, chairman of the Armstrong Hall redevelopment group, said: "On balance, the Armstrong Hall Trust believes that at this time the new build option is the preferred route to take forward. This is also the clear preferred option of the Thornbury public in their response to the consultations.
"The consultations have thrown up many questions and suggestions and the trust will consider all of these as it takes the project forward.
"The trust also wants to encourage individuals who have experience or expertise in such a project to join the working group and help the town develop an exciting and appropriate successor to the existing Armstrong Hall that has served the town so well."
Further work will now be done on design, facilities, governance and financing before final decisions are made and work commissioned.
Thornbury mayor Helen Harrison said the council had made a decision knowing it had the public's support.
She said: "We hope the public will get involved in this exciting project for Thornbury and create a wonderful legacy for the town."


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Acids & Bases are crucial to almost all the chemistry that we know - whether industrially relevant or of academic interest. Many reactions require an acidic or a basic medium to reach the desired products. So, it's essential to know what an acid or base is.
The chemical behavior of many compounds can be explained with their acidic or basic properties. According to Bronsted-Lowry definition, an acid is any compound that can transfer proton to other compounds (proton donor) and a base is any compound that can accept proton (proton acceptor). Acids are usually compounds that contain hydrogen bonded to electronegative element with polar covalent bond, and bases usually have lone pair of electrons. Example of an acid-base reaction:
Polar HCl is acting as a proton donor, and the molecule of water, due to the two lone pairs of electrons in the oxygen, is acting as proton acceptor.
When the base accepts proton, the product is called conjugate acid of the primary base, and the product of acid that lost proton is called conjugate base of the primary acid.
There are compounds that can behave as an acid and a base depending on the circumstances, ex. water (amphoteric species).
As a consequence, the molecules of water can react with one another (autoionization of water) even in water that is not pure and produce equilibrium:
The constant of equilibrium is:
There are small numbers of H3O+ (H+) and OH- ions produced, so practically the concentration of water is approximated as being equal to unity, and this allows to:
Kw is known as ionic product of water. Its value at temperature of 25ºC and 0 ionic strength is constant and equal to 1.0 x 10-14 mol2dm-6.
The concentrations of OH- and H3O+ are equal in pure water (neutral solution). As a consequence, their concentration can be calculated:
Acidic solutions are those that contain more H+ than OH- ions. The opposite ones are basic.
The most commonly used unit for measurement of acidity or alkalinity of solutions is pH.
It is defined as negative of the logarithm to base 10 of the molar concentration, measured in units of moles per liter, of hydrogen ions:
As a result, an increase of pH in one unit, corresponds to ten-fold decrease in c(H+), and opposite.
Neutral solutions (pure water) have pH=7. Acidic solutions have pH<7, and basic solutions pH>7.
Since the temperature can also affect the equilibrium, at higher temperatures pH of pure water can be less than 7.
Acids (and bases) can be differed by the ability to give (accept protons). There are strong acids that dissociate completely in water, and weak acids that dissociate incompletely.
Since strong acids dissociate completely in water, c(H+) is the same as the concentration of the acid, and pH is calculated using c(acid). (H+ ions that come from autoionization of water can be ignored).
Dissociation of weak acids in water is incomplete and it is represented as an equilibrium.
The equilibrium constant is:
The concentration of water has huge value and it is considered to be constant:
This is known as acidity constant. Its value can be used to determine the strength of the acid. Reactions of dissociation of strong acids have equilibrium shifted to the right and the acidity constant has larger value, and this is opposite for weak acids. For practical purposes, pKa is also used:
c(H+) is the same with c(A-), if the H+ ions present due to the autoionization of water are ignored, so for calculating pH:
For weak acids, pH doesn't increase for one unit, if the acid is diluted ten-fold. In other words, the amount of water affects the dissociation of weak acids.
The acidity of a particular solution depends on the concentration of the solution (dilute or concentrated solutions), but also on the strength of the acid (weak or strong).
When solutions are very dilute, c(H+) due to autoionization of water is significant and it can't be ignored.
Acids that can donate more than one proton are known as polybasic acids:
Bases can also be strong and week. pH calculation for basic solutions (strong base):
A buffer solution is a mixture of a weak acid and its conjugate base, or vice versa, and it is used to resist changes in pH when a small amount of an acid or a base is added.
Working principle:
Species that can behave as weak acids and bases at the same time can also be used as buffers, for example aminoacids.
For pH calculation of buffer solutions, Henderson-Hasselbalch equation is used:
For example:
Buffer solutions can be effective in the range of pKa±1 because outside this range c(acid or base) is too small to resist changes in pH. Buffers are most effective when c(acid)=c(base), then pH=pKa.
There are many applications of buffers. They play vital role in regulating blood's pH (cabronate and bicarbonate, phosphate, proteins, aminoacids).
Titration is a method used to determine the unknown concentration of an analyte, based on the reaction of neutralisation (reaction between acid and base). It requires usage of titrant (standard solution with known concentration and volume in a burette) and analyte (titrand) with known volume and unknown concentration in an erlenmayer flasc. Titration occurs until the reaction reaches neutralization and the equivalence point is determinated with usage of indicator (weak bases or acids that change treir colour when accept or donate protons). The pH range of the colour change of the indicator must correspond with the pH range of the equivalence point. The volume of reacted titrant is measured and used to determine the unknown concentration.
Strong acid–strong alkali pH calculation:
Before the equivalence point, ex. V(NaOH) = 15 mL
In the equivalence point, pH=7, and after the equivalence point, pH is calculated by the excess of OH- ions.
Titration curve is a plot of pH versus the volume of added titrant.
Weak acid–strong alkali (CH3COOH, NaOH)
- begining of titration-pH of weak acid (weak acid in excess)
- before the equivalence point-pH of buffer
- in the equivalence point–pH of salt that is formed
- after the equivalence point–by the excess of OH- ions
Strong acid-weak alkali titration curve (HCl, NH3)
Weak acid-weak alkali (CH3COOH, NH3)
- https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/acids-and-bases-topic
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Core/Physical_and_Theoretical_Chemistry/


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Hi all,
It's official. The Four Nations Cup (US, Canada, Sweden, Finland) will be in Florida Nov 7-12. We are working on some events for the community and I will keep you updated over the next few weeks.
Round robin games will be at the FHCI in Wesley Chapel (the same time as the U14 and U16 games). The medal rounds are at Amalie Arena. Get the news out for families that may want to travel to Florida to have the opportunity to see International hockey.
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Every friday from 6:30 pm, a sound, visual and poetic proposal.
Conquête du pays UGOGO a poetic performance by Vincent Tholomé and Xavier Dubois (BE)
Roughly, it is about a fiction. About a project of writing, performances and sound recordings.
Roughly, the crossing of a territory. Of a mixed country. By explorers' team.
That mixes here and somewhere else.
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About the old dream of our fathers to conquer. To make a fortune somewhere else.
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The TBC is seeking a person to fill one (1) positions on the QAC. The successful candidate will be:
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- Available to undertake the responsibilities of QAC members, including timely review of committee documents, verification of prepared minutes of meetings, ensuring that agreed-upon timelines are met, attending public events (when required), as outlined in the QAC Terms of Reference (available on the TBC website: www.torontobirthcentre.ca).
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ReWine moves on
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Dani inherits an Irish castle from a long lost aunt, but gets more than she bargained for.
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A quick game of hide-and-freak takes on an extra competitive edge.
The gang attempt to convince a celebrity spirit medium that Bogmoor Castle is haunted.
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Rich and the gang run a talent competition for the village.
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The gang offer Dylan opinions on how to deal with his first crush.
An Australian billionaire offers a load of money to relocate the castle to Sydney.
Mayor McGonnigle tries to close down the radio station for the good of Bogmoor.
Dani, Rich, Kait and the gang reveal some secrets of life in Bogmoor Castle.


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New: Drag and drop URLs into your Dropbox, to store links alongside your files
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Learn more about all the productivity tools in Dropbox.For example, let's say you're planning an event. Your event agency uses Word documents, and your marketing team puts everything in an online company wiki. Instead of checking two (or more) different locations for the information you need, you can put everything in a dedicated Dropbox folder that's shared with the team — so your wiki URLs are next to your Word docs, which are next to the vendor invoices and the invite design mockups — and everyone can have easy access to all the files they need, on all their devices, from that one Dropbox folder. This feature is also great for students, who can organize and store URLs of academic sources during research — for reading on the go or for future reference when drafting a paper. To give it a try, sign into Dropbox.com or download the latest version of the Dropbox iOS or Android app!


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Ideas To Choosing A Vending Machine Franchise
A vending machine is an automated machine whose main function is to provide items such as beverages, snacks and also cigarettes to its consumers and this is made possible by inserting coins into a slot or a credit card so as to purchase the different commodities. The vending machine establishment has developed prominence throughout the years and has likewise prompted the rise of solid candy machines which as opposed to giving snacks the machine regularly offers sound nourishments, for example, products of the soil vegetables as eating sound has turned into an issue which is additionally picking up mindfulness.
There are various aides that one can adjust to guarantee that they pick the best Vending machine establishment for their business, for example, picking an establishment that will prepare you on the best items to decide for your vending machine as more frequently on the off chance that one doesn't pick great items for their vending machine then the machine will wind up breaking consistently and this is considered as an extra cost to the agent.
The other tip or manual for consider is the range of the treat machine as this is basic for any successful disseminating business and this infers one should have the ability to pick an appropriate region whereby the customers can have the ability to get access fruits and snacks for example in a facility, practice focus or even at school as this will ensure that one gets customers for the various things offered by the circulating organizations.
It is likewise essential to have the capacity to pick a wide assortment of snacks and natural products that each people will have the capacity to appreciate and to make a point not to constrain the selection of snacks as per the proprietors inclinations as various people have distinctive inclinations particularly with regards to sustenance and snacks as this will guarantee that the necessities of the considerable number of clients are met.
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How to change your phone number on Tik Tok. If you are planning to change your Tik Tok phone number and replace it with a new phone number this guide will put you through.
When you download Tik Tok, you will be required to either register using a phone number or an email address. However, if you are among the Tik Tok users that uses a phone number during registration and would like to change it here is a guide for you.
Tik Tok allows users to change phone number as long as they can prove that they are the one trying to change the phone number.
This approach is a way to unlink your phone number from Tik Tok mobile app. Since Tik Tok and Musically teamed up together, users are now allowed to change their musically phone number on Tik Tok app.
Your Tik Tok phone number is your Tik Tok registration number which can be accessed under your Tik Tok profile settings.
How to Change Tik Tok Phone Number
Here are steps to follow to change Tik Tok phone number to help unlink your phone number from the video-sharing app.
The Tik Tok username is located under the Tik Tok ID or username in your profile settings. If you don't know how to go about this kindly follow these procedures.
1. Log in to your Tik Tok account using your Tik Tok username and password. You can change your Tik Tok username from number to your nickname following this guide.
2. Click on the head-gear icon to the bottom right and click on the menu option.
3. Click on Privacy & Settings
4. Select Manage my account
5. Tap Phone Number
6. Click on Change under the Change phone number
7. Enter your Tik Tok current phone number and do not forget to select your country code and press the arrow button to proceed.
8. Enter Tik Tok change phone number verification code sent to your old Tik Tok phone number tap the mark to continue.
9. Enter your new Tik Tok phone and press the proceed button
10. Enter the verification code sent to your new Tik Tok Phone number and press the confirmation button.
You need new and old phone numbers to be able to change your Tik Tok phone number. Both phones must be accessible and be able to receive messages.
Hope you were able to remove your phone number from your Tik Tok musically account.


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"Slater & Zurz was recommended by our accounting firm. (Edward C. Hawkins & Co. LTD.) SAM Americas had a disagreement with a disposal company concerning the end of a contract. SAM was being sued for what we viewed as non-existent damages and breach of contract. I was treated with courtesy and professionalism. The matter was settled out of court following negotiations between Slater & Zurz and the plaintiff's attorney. While the matter was a distraction from normal business and the final settlement was less then SAM's initial position, SAM was pleased with Slater & Zurz's performance. Slater & Zurz took on an ugly matter and made it palatable."
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3 Interesting Easy homemade Scrubs For Bright Skin
Scrubs enhances your beauty adding an extra glow that can be difficult to get with all the other beauty products. The scrub is one of the best ways to keep your skin look beautiful. This method of using different products as a whole and massaging it over your skin kills and removes the already present dead and dull skin cells removing it with a new and more glowing one.
Usually, the scrub is used on legs or arms but sometimes we can use it on our face for the exfoliating purpose to remove dead skin cells.
To exfoliate is the key step to have young skin and get rid of from dull and dead one and is proved quite efficient looking up to the methods of enhancing your beauty.
As much as this method is very useful but constant and regular use can also damage your skin making it dry and dull. so twice a week is enough for the glow.
There are a number of scrubs in the market but still, I believe homemade is the best as they contain chemicals and artificial steroids
1. Coconut body scrub
Coconut oil is the best natural moisturizer.
- 1 tsp of coconut oil
- 2 tsp of sea salt
- 3-4 drops of Organic Essential Oil
Mix these three ingredients together and apply it on your body. This will not only moisturize your skin but keeps it fresh and soft for almost 24 hours.
2. Green Tea Sugar Scrub
Green tea helps to improve skin complexion, help to reduce dark circles, eye bags. Useful for acne problems and also work as a skin toner. In short, it is multitasked product and very useful
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 green tea bags
- 1 cup of coconut oil
Mix these three ingredients together and apply it on your body.
3. Coffee sugar scrub
Coffee is a great agent to brighten complexion.
- ½ cup of coffee
- ¼ cup of sugar
- Coconut oil
Mix all the ingredients well and your coffee sugar scrub is ready to use. This will automatically make you beautiful enhancing your features.


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So, in my church, when you get baptized, you're given the gift of the Holy Ghost through a priesthood blessing. Having the gift of the Holy Ghost means that, as long as you're living righteously, you have it with you all of the time to guide you and reassure you and any endless number of other things.
It comes in quite handy, especially when you think you're losing your mind for leading your life in the direction that you have and then out of nowhere the Holy Ghost says 'Hey, you're doing the right thing.' (it doesn't so much say it, as much as you feel it) It's nice. Some people might call what it does, your conscience. But really, for me at least, it's the Holy Ghost talking to me in its own special way.
The older I get, the more I recognize its presence in my everyday life, from making big decisions, to helping me remember to take something when I'm running out the door. It's simple, it's complex, it's wonderful.
The Holy Ghost can also warn you. Like, say, if your mom is doing her hair and she receives a prompting to go check on you and she does and you're running down the driveway into traffic. Also, you're 2 so that's why she had to go check on you. (This is a true story. I was there.) It warned me this morning, and when I tell you this story you're going to probably laugh (I did), but it also re-solidified my testimony of the Holy Ghost.
Pete and I were going downstairs so he could go potty and we could be on our way for our morning walk. As he was peeing on his regular 'peeing bush' I got a feeling that I should tie an extra poop bag to his leash. (We always keep one tied to the handle. You never know...) I thought that was just me being overly paranoid me and brushed it off. But then as we were walking by the bag dispenser (they put them all over our complex, it's really great!) I thought 'hey this will take 5 seconds.' So I tied an extra one on his leash and we were on our merry way. Pete pooped once before leaving the complex. One bag down, one bag to go. I was thinking 'Woo hoo! At least I don't have to tie another bag on now!' We were halfway through our walk, well into a neighborhood, walking by lovely houses that cost more than my life, when Pete started wandering suspiciously into people's yards. Pete doesn't wander when we walk. We're both pretty much of the same mind, in that, the sooner we get the walk over with, the sooner we get water and A/C. I kept tugging on his leash to get him back onto the sidewalk, but after 3 more houses, that dog had to poop again! I laughed. I laughed hard. I am a big believer that you should clean up after your own dog, ESPECIALLY if it's in someone's yard. I would have felt geniunely terrible if I hadn't had the means to clean up after him in the yard of his innocent BM victims.
I pondered this the rest of the way home. I don't think it was a coincidence I tied an extra bag onto his leash. And while I didn't save someone's life, or was led to make a choice that altered history, I was prompted to tie on an extra poop bag, and I did and I'm glad. If for no other reason, it reminded me that I have the Holy Ghost with me (which is easy to forget, sometimes, in the monotony of everyday life) and what a lucky girl I am for that fact.
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Seven-Day Itinerary
Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina is pleased to help customize itineraries for you and your party. Discover your "place of joy" – the true meaning of Ko Olina.
Day One
Arrive in style with the Four Seasons luxury fleet – a Four Seasons yacht, helicopter, private jet or vehicle of choice. During check in enjoy our signature welcome drink the Ginger Rush, as your take in the ocean views from the lobby.
Get the most of the endless ocean views during dinner at Mina's Fish House at the edge of the Resort's white-sand beach.
Day Two
Our breakfast buffet is available daily in La Hiki Kitchen, where traditional favourites and dishes inspired by local ingredients are the star of the show. After breakfast, stroll on over to Pohaku Point for the morning yoga class in the salt water air.
Get an overview of the entire island during a doors off (or on) Oahu Helicopter tour. Ask about a special landing zone on top of the Kualoa range accessable by copter only. On the way back, stop by the shops at Waikele Shopping Center or Ka Makana Alii.
Finish off an amazing first day with dinner at Noe. Start off with an Italian aperitif or wine, and try the dishes best described as Capri-meets-Oahu prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Ryo Takatsuka.
Day Three
Grab-n-go breakfast from the Resort's Hokulea Lounge as you head out to tour the famous USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor.
Return to the Resort and have lunch at Waterman Bar & Grill while watching your keiki play in the sand or the sand in the family pool. Make sure to keep an eye out for the Mai Tai bike driven by Dr. Mai Tai himself, Zane.
Inspired by the Hawaiian phrase mai ka la hiki a ka la kau, "from Sunrise to Sunset," La Hiki Kitchen's family-style continental American cuisine is infused with local Hawaiian flavour.
Day Four
Enjoy a continental breakfast or a la carte favourites at La Hiki Kitchen before you're driven to the golf course for tee time.
Get into the swing of island life with an 18-hole course that embodies the Hawaiian landscape at the stunning Ko Olina Golf Club, designed by Ted Robinson. Everything from keiki lessons to seasoned experts who can help get a stroke or two off your game are available.
Try our very "instagrammable" Pineapple Elixir at Mina's Fish House. A picture perfect rose gold metallic pineapple drink against the blue of the ocean that'll make your friends envy your trip to paradise.
Day Five
Schedule breakfast to be deliveried ahead of time using the in-room iPad to get you ready for a busy day across the island. Head to the fabled North Shore to see Oahu's awesome 30-foot (9-metre) swells (in the winter months) and our famous food trucks and shrimp shacks along the road.
Make time to explore Haleiwa Town, where charm and style serve as the backdrop to inspired local shops, cafés and markets. On your way back stop by Dole Plantation and grab some amazing dole whip.
Explore the endless nightlife and chic restaurants in downtown Chinatown. Home to local favorites including Manifest, Tchin Tchin, Pig & The Lady, Livestock Tavern, and more.
Day Six
Grab breakfast and coffee to-go at Hokulea before heading down to the beach for our Outrigger Canoe ride. Our expert waterman take you out on the open ocean and get a view of the resort that you've never seen before.
After working out in the ocean, spend your last full day at the Resort in a luxury private cabana at the Adult Pool. Wave down one of our tanning butlers, enjoy a drink off the mai tai tricycle, or have your sunglasses cleaned while you're there.
It's your last night at the resort. Let us set up a private dinner for you and your family to remember. From a romantic dinner for two to a toes-in-the-sand family beach barbecue, we tailor everything to you.
Day Seven
Spend the last hours talking the lagoons and taking in the beauty of Hawaii and Ko Olina. Use our late departure lounge to freshen up prior to your flight as you think about the next time you will return to paradise.
Aloha a hui hou – until we meet again.


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The State Department has approved a potential $140 million foreign military sale of Raytheon-built (NYSE: RTN) AIM-120D Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles to Canada.
The proposed FMS transaction covers 32 AMRAAMs and associated equipment; storage and preservation; transportation; aircrew and maintenance training; and other logistics and program support services, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Wednesday.
DSCA noted the Canadian air force will use the AMRAAMs on its fighter aircraft to support missions of the North American Aerospace Defense and NATO.
The deal will also aid the U.S. Northern Command's efforts to facilitate air operations interoperability and standardization between U.S. and Canadian forces.
Canada will not require the deployment of additional U.S. government or contractor representatives to the country and will negotiate offset agreements related to the sale.


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As a leader of the Information, Communications, and Technology (ICT) Committee, I participate in many Chamber events and enjoy meeting members and guests from a variety of industries. On these occasions, I am often asked certain questions about data science, so I am pleased to have the opportunity in this issue to answer some of them.
I am often asked: What does a data scientist do? While the mix of tasks varies on any given day among companies and industries, the key elements are:
- Using and developing machine- learning algorithms to understand data faster and in more detail
- Applying statistical methods to frame business questions in ways the available data can answer
- Data exploration to find new opportunities and insights
- Designing data architecture to collect the right information and access it when needed
- Communicating results through data visualization
Since this is a broad range of duties across intersecting fields that require technical knowledge, the next question I am frequently asked is: Where can I find a data scientist? This can be challenging, especially because the field has only recently appeared as a formal discipline, and most data scientists have backgrounds in other fields and different job titles.
Luckily, as the value of data science is leveraged across industries, many tools are emerging that make the job easier. The widespread use of application program interfaces (APIs) and flexible programming languages supports collaboration between data scientists and software developers. They simplify combining different types of data and technologies. New tools include software to enhance data visualization, packaged solutions with large catalogs of machine learning algorithms and recommended settings, and frameworks or services for managing large volumes of data.
The concept of Big Data has become a buzzword around the world, but is not always well defined. In fact, many people wonder: Is Big Data still important? Big Data is not the only resource in data science. Tiny data can be just as powerful when the right data are identified and effectively combined.
More important than volume is collecting data before they are needed. As my piano teacher would say about practice: "It is not the sudden gush of water in the morning that stains the porcelain; rather it is the steady drip, drip, drip." Data collected over time can show useful trends.
Looking at trends in the field, Which industries will benefit from data science? In Japan and globally, some applications are well known, such as fraud detection, pricing, and product recommendations, while others are still in the early stages of development. Rapidly emerging applications like language processing and image recognition have broad utility. Working now in real estate and retail, I see a big potential for any industry that involves risk or decision making.
Data science provides both methods to assess risk and the opportunity to reduce it, by measuring similarity and finding things that are different enough to build non-obvious recommendations and robust portfolios.
Decision making is supported by classification algorithms. By systematically describing and learning from past results, every success or failure becomes a data point to improve future decisions. After training a model to recognize the patterns, the same process can be used to quickly make one decision or many, where humans would need to think through each individually.
In short, like ICT in general, all industries can benefit. I hope we will see breakthrough innovations in Japan.
Try to distinguish Big Data terminology from Pokémon at https://pixelastic.github.io/pokemonorbigdata


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Springwood Park, Kelso, 18th June 2011. Judge: Mrs F Chapman-King (Inzievar).
"It was a real pleasure to judge my favourite breed in the borders, the heart of Dandie country and thanks for bringing your lovely dogs. I was looking for the Dandie essentials of: the distinctive head, such an important breed point, large and strongly made with well domed forehead and low set dark expressive eyes; offsetting a unique topline – that elongated 'S' or weasel shape of soft curves; and all combined with a typical effortless driving gait in this short legged, long backed terrier – who is dignified, sensitive, intelligent, and persistent and determined by nature.
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Film by Slovenian director Matjaž Ivanišin Wins the International Georges de Beauregard Prize
A documentary 'Playing Men' by the Slovenian director and screenwriter Matjaž Ivanišin was awarded the international Georges de Beauregard prize at the 28th FID International Film Festival (Marseille, France).
The movie was also awarded by the postproduction studio Video de Poche, which will make a copy of the DCP-film, as the Slovenian Film Centre reported.
The 'Playing Men' film was first shown internationally. The film, created under the auspices of the producing house Nosorogi with the participation of the partner Restart House (Croatia), as well as with the financial support of the Slovenian Film Centre and the Audiovisual Centre (Croatia), tells about the filming of a documentary about men and the game, during which the director finds himself in deep creative crisis. He begins to perceive the world around him as part of a game, in which childhood memories and images of characters from an unfinished film are intertwined.
Earlier Matjaž Ivanišin gained fame due to his film 'Karpopotnik', which premiered in Rotterdam in 2014. Then the movie was presented at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York and at the Traverse City festival.
FID Marseille, held in Marseille from 11 to 17 July, is one of the largest author's cinema festivals. Annually, the festival shows about 150 documentaries and feature films, which are viewed by approximately 25,000 spectators.
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212979785454955744.post1759840424222321764..comments2020-06-21T18:32:58.073-07:00Comments on killing a goldfish: against "timmy, johnny, and spike"KillGoldfishhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212979785454955744.post-58491806449786876452019-10-24T09:31:39.405-07:002019-10-24T09:31:39.405-07:00Dan Felder is condescending you, despite misunders...Dan Felder is condescending you, despite misunderstanding psychographics lmaoFiremawhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212979785454955744.post-40097126820190097592015-11-17T12:21:47.109-08:002015-11-17T12:21:47.109-08:00Seconding the Battle Maison request.Seconding the Battle Maison request.Injygohttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212979785454955744.post-60507183035779744542015-10-29T03:40:59.723-07:002015-10-29T03:40:59.723-07:00Show us the Battle Maison teamShow us the Battle Maison teamAstonhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212979785454955744.post-51623734968202807482015-10-28T03:55:55.394-07:002015-10-28T03:55:55.394-07:00I actually think the modern interpretation of Timm...I actually think the modern interpretation of Timmy/Johnny/Spike (Fun/Self Expression/Accomplishment) is actually an excellent way explaining why people play universally any game. However, it's pretty silly to assign these very broad motivations to certain types of people or playstyles.Anonymoushttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212979785454955744.post-32166204038200393012015-10-27T15:19:57.795-07:002015-10-27T15:19:57.795-07:00Mark Rosewater likes to borrow from many different...Mark Rosewater likes to borrow from many different fields, but is not necessarily able to apply the professional standards that people in those fields use to validate and defend their premises. Showing how he is inconsistent in both his theses and his methodology doesn't mean that his premises are inherently useless, but they do allow people who do know more about the sampled fields' standards to make highly valid criticisms.

Epistemology isn't for everyone, but it is essential in critical discourse.Eli Kaplanhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212979785454955744.post-37708770320725420892015-10-27T08:36:43.060-07:002015-10-27T08:36:43.060-07:00I'm sorry you get so much shit, your articles ...I'm sorry you get so much shit, your articles are greatBrainsickhaterhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212979785454955744.post-11189832864795038382015-10-25T11:00:30.332-07:002015-10-25T11:00:30.332-07:00Yes, "Timmy is inexperienced and wants to pla...Yes, "Timmy is inexperienced and wants to play big huge stuff because he doesn't see their weaknesses" contradicts "Timmy is any player of any skill level whose priority is doing Cool Stuff."Anonymoushttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212979785454955744.post-10291747781196387062015-10-25T08:40:06.426-07:002015-10-25T08:40:06.426-07:00Allow me to rephrase what I just read: Maro: &quo...Allow me to rephrase what I just read:

Maro: "Here is an example of a dog [Timmy]. It is small with long, fluffy white fur. [He is a power gamer]."
Maro (later): "Here is an example of a dog [Timmy]. It is large with short, golden fur. [He wants to experience something]"
Both of these descriptions of a dog [Timmy] are different, so therefore Maro doesn't know what he is talking about.Anonymoushttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212979785454955744.post-77653389071495868602015-10-22T14:33:05.988-07:002015-10-22T14:33:05.988-07:00I loooove systems that categorize people in pseudo...I loooove systems that categorize people in pseudo-psychological terms, no matter how BS they are. It just pushes some button in me. So the fact that even *I* have always found TJS virtually worthless says something.

I appreciated this in-depth look at the topic. I'd be curious to hear you zoom out and look at why people are drawn to systems like TJS to begin with.

It clearly isn't just me alone on this one. As you mentioned, people even try to pick among the Harry Potter houses for identity (and I'm the only Hufflepuff in the world, since no one else wants to be). Or they choose sides in Game of Thrones, where I'm like, "Screw it, these are all terrible people. None of them should get to rule, and they're all the same anyway. I'm TeamHodor."

Why do we do this? I have a suspicion it's more prevalent among nerds, but I don't think it exists only there. (Or maybe nerds just tend to be more familiar with multiple systems, whereas someone less intellectually obsessed is content to identify as a Red Sox fan and call it good.) Anyway, in this case, I see players' identification with TJS as an extension of a larger question, and I want to hear more!

As always, in general, keep up the good work.Unknownhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212979785454955744.post-35928616140043500082015-10-22T02:35:20.323-07:002015-10-22T02:35:20.323-07:00Did you the internet turn you into an asshole or i...Did you the internet turn you into an asshole or is it like an environmental exposure thing?gregtronhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212979785454955744.post-69284518358213694322015-10-21T14:12:13.251-07:002015-10-21T14:12:13.251-07:00Yes, I do realize I am talking exactly like a Wiza...Yes, I do realize I am talking exactly like a Wizards employee.Anonymoushttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212979785454955744.post-24431858244634360922015-10-21T14:08:42.254-07:002015-10-21T14:08:42.254-07:00The only issue I would like to see addressed here ...The only issue I would like to see addressed here is the reason these metrics exist in the first place: to enable R&D to build cards and sets with an eye toward what is going to appeal to which types of players. That's why he adapted marketing tools to this situation in the first place. They want every product they put out to have something for everyone. I'm not saying that the TJS-VM paradigm is the best way to do that, but I do think "how well does this enable R&D to build sets around pleasing the most people" is a rubric we should be evaluating these things by. Ultimately, that is their purpose.Anonymoushttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212979785454955744.post-47274454466590754582015-10-21T10:42:32.332-07:002015-10-21T10:42:32.332-07:00Trying to explain to people that these profiles ar...Trying to explain to people that these profiles aren't important is like trying to explain to the general public that their zodiac sign horoscopes aren't real. But in the end, it just doesn't matter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TogGxzlfhM#t=52sThomas Fritzhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212979785454955744.post-13744095333916340772015-10-21T10:17:23.729-07:002015-10-21T10:17:23.729-07:00lmao "conventional wisdom".lmao "conventional wisdom". Dire Penguinhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212979785454955744.post-50663030215614621292015-10-21T09:12:52.190-07:002015-10-21T09:12:52.190-07:00Hey, I just wanted to say I appreciate your work. ...Hey, I just wanted to say I appreciate your work. I find everything you post to be at the least entertaining, and many times truly thought provoking. I dig the critique of TJS, and the time I spent reading it along with all the posts on reddit.Sanauuhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212979785454955744.post-65465475805926788662015-10-21T07:49:33.364-07:002015-10-21T07:49:33.364-07:00*laughs* You might want to re-read your stuff at ...*laughs*

You might want to re-read your stuff at least a little before posting. Even in your own argument about what psychographics aren't, you managed to forget your own definition you slapped in from google. Since you clearly didn't read your own article, here's the definition you imported.

"The study and classification of people according to their attitudes, aspirations, and other psychological criteria, especially in market research."
-Unattributed Google Quote You Included

Now let's see what this part says..

"As soon as "psychographic" attempts to describe anything other than the groups of people buying the product, it is not a psychographic."
-From This Article

Fascinating. I wonder where that came from.

While it's fun to watch someone argue the opposite of conventional wisdom, and can even be quite useful for the devil's advocate, please at least try to be internally coherent even if you can't manage external coherency.
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The gluten free diet has definitely become very popular, and everywhere you turn in your local supermarket you will find gluten free alternatives to foods that you would normally eat. This is because gluten has been shown to cause negative effects on your health. If this is true for humans, could it also possibly be the case for pets? Let's take a look at how gluten can affect your dog, and whether or not you should invest in gluten free dog food.
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What is Gluten?
First, let's see what gluten is really all about.
Most people have heard of gluten, but they don't really know what it is. It is a protein that is found in wheat, but it can also be found in other types of grains. This is why you often see 'grain free' on certain dog foods. Don't get grain free confused with gluten free though, because it isn't always the case. There are Gluten Free Grains, however, that don't contain gluten. These include corn, quinoa, amaranth, millet and rice.
Gluten intolerance typically causes your pet's immune system to attack their digestive system when they eat gluten. This causes damage to the villi that line the small intestine. This prevents them from being able to absorb the nutrients, proteins, carbs, vitamins and minerals in their diet. Sometimes, it can even prevent water absorption. This can lead to malnourishment, among other issues.
What if Your Dog Has a Gluten Intolerance?
If your dog has a gluten intolerance, gluten can cause a variety of different health problems. Most dogs actually have no issue when it comes to eating wheat or gluten, but some of them may actually have a harder time. Gluten intolerance, also known as gluten-induced enteropathy, can lead to small intestine inflammation in dogs.
Symptoms of gluten intolerance include:
- Diarrhea
- Flatulence
- Weight loss
- Poor coat
- Failure to thrive
If you notice any of these symptoms, then you may want to call your veterinarian. They may recommend that you give gluten free dog food a try!
Take a look at a few of the top gluten free dog foods on the market. Here are a few of our favorites:
9 Best Gluten Free Dog Food Picks
#1 Rachael Ray Nutrish Zero Grain Dry Dog Food
Rachael Ray Nutrish Zero Grain Dry Dog Food Turkey & Potato Recipe is made with U.S. farm raised turkey as the first ingredient.
It doesn't contain any grains, fillers or gluten. There are no poultry by-products, or any artificial colors, flavors or preservatives found in this formula. Rachael Ray's take on dog food is that it should closely mimic simple, natural foods that we humans eat. This is why her recipes are inspired by her favorite meals. Aside from fresh turkey, there are also wholesome veggies found in this recipe that are sure to offer your pet the nutrients they need- without the glutens and other harsh added ingredients found in so many other dog foods.
Essential amino acids, B vitamins, easy to digest carbohydrates, beet pulp for fiber, and Omega 3 and 6 ensure complete and total nutrition in this recipe.
#2 Victor Dog Food Select Multi-Pro Maintenance Pet Food
Another great gluten free choice is Victor Dog Food Select Multi-Pro Maintenance Pet Food. It is 100% gluten free, and has USA sourced chicken meal, pork meal and beef meal.
Aside from complete and balanced nutrition, you will also find that it contains prebiotics that help to support a healthy digestive system. Aside from no glutens, you will also find that it is free of corn, soy, and wheat. The only grains in this formula are wholesome grains. Just remember, this is a maintenance formula, so it isn't suitable for all life stages.
If you have a puppy, or a senior dog, then you may need to choose another option.
#3 Wells Earthborn Holistic Primitive Natural Grain-Free Dog Food
Earthborn Holistic Primitive Natural Grain-Free Dog Food is formulated without any grains or glutens. Their approach is to come up with a completely natural formula.
It is made up of turkey meal, whitefish meal and chicken meal, which offer a lot of protein in your dog's diet. Each ingredient is thoughtfully chosen, with your dog's optimal nutrition in mind. It includes Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, which help to liven up their skin and coat. It is also enriched with added minerals, vitamins, amino acids and taurine.
An added perk- the company is highly eco-friendly. You can join their UPC's for Trees campaign to help show your support for the environment! For those eco-friendly pet owners, this may be a great choice. Choose between various bag sizes, including small 6 pound bags, or larger 14 pound bags.
#4 Blue Buffalo Freedom Grain Free Adult Dry Dog Food
Blue Buffalo Freedom Grain Free Chicken Adult Dry Dog Food is formulated with deboned chicken as the number one ingredient.
It includes whole carrots, peas and sweet potatoes, for added nutritional value. There are no poultry by-product meals, nor are there any corn, soy or wheat additives. It is gluten free, with no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. Grain based foods are just simply not for all dogs, because they can lead to upset stomach and other digestive issues. This is why gluten and grain free formulas work best for some pups. They offer this food in various different sized bags, including 4 pounds, 11 pounds and 24 pounds.
They also have some canned formulas available, for those that want to supplement their pet's kibble with wet food on occasion. Other flavor alternatives include duck and beef, both of which are still made with either duck or beef as their primary ingredient.
#5 Instinct Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Nature's Variety Instinct has an extensive line of premium quality dog foods. Their limited ingredient, grain free formulas are specifically formulated for dogs that have sensitive stomachs.
It is made up of a single protein with a simple starch, which helps to cut back on the risk of food allergies in your pet. It doesn't contain any dairy products, eggs, fish, beef, chicken, grains or gluten. The ingredients are all easy to digest. Other ingredients include canola and coconut oils, which help to boost skin and coat health. Added vitamins and minerals also boost your pet's overall health and wellness.
If you think a limited ingredient, gluten free diet is best for your pet, then Instinct may be a great option for you to consider. Look into all of the different varieties that they have to offer, and you are sure to find something suitable for your pup!
#6 Castor & Pollux Organix Adult Dry Dog Food
Castor & Pollux has been in the business of making pet food for 20 years now.
They offer their Organix Adult Dry Dog Food, which is made with organic chicken and brown rice, as well as fruits and veggies for added vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It also has Quinoa, which is rich in nutrients, without the gluten! That's right, this is another gluten free recipe that still offers your pet the nutrients that they need to be healthy. It is made in the USA, and is free of all artificial colors and preservatives, without corn, soy or wheat fillers.
They also offer canned formulas that make a great supplement to the dry kibble. Choose from small sized bags, or go all out and get a large 25 pound bag so that you don't run out!
#7 Halo Vigor Pork Salmon & Venison Dog Food
If you want to feed your pet something a little different, then take a look at Halo Vigor Pork Salmon & Venison Dog Food.
It is a gluten free formula that offers special enzymes that help to promote digestive health. It also has high quality protein sources, and complex carbohydrates that help to boost energy and endurance. Instead of being made of a single protein source, it is made up of pork, salmon and venison- all of which are easy to digest and wholesome. Omega 3 and & 6 fatty acids help to promote a healthy skin and coat. While many foods do contain animal based meals and by-products, this one does not! They also have great canned varieties available for you to choose from as well.
Just remember, kibble should make up the majority of their diet, and you don't want to overfeed. This one is packed with nutrients, so they don't need to eat too much to get the calories they need for the day.
#8 Flint River Ranch
Flint River Ranch dog food is available in several different varieties. Each of their formulas is 100% fresh and oven baked, offering your dog an all-natural healthy diet.
It is 100% complete and balanced for healthy nutrition, and is even safe for puppies because it is compatible with all life stages. It is made up of no animal by-products, and only human grade proteins. If quality is what you are looking for, then Flint River Ranch has got it! They make their foods in small batches, without chemical preservatives to ensure that it is palatable for your pup.
It is made without any wheat, soy, corn, eggs, or chicken, which are often allergens that are found in other types of dog food. It will help your pet to have strong bones, healthy digestion, and a shiny coat.
#9 Sojos Grain Free Dog Food Mix
Sojos isn't your average dog food. It is actually a raw based alternative to dry dog food.
While it isn't recommended to feed them this food for each and every meal unless you plan to take excellent care of their teeth and gums, it is a great gluten free treat every once in a while. Sojos Grain Free Dog Food Mix is great for dogs that have allergies or stomach sensitivities. It is 100% natural, and you just add the meat and water. This gives you the option to choose your own meat flavor, which will come as a pleasant treat to your dog.
This makes a raw diet very easy for your pet, and one bag will make up to 48 pounds of homemade food. It is even veterinarian recommended.
Is Gluten Intolerance Common for Certain Breeds?
Believe it or not, there are certain breeds of dogs that are more prone to gluten intolerance.
They include Irish Setters, Soft Coat Wheaten Terriers, and Samoyeds. Generally, if your dog is going to have issues with gluten you will start to notice it when they are around 6 months old, but that doesn't mean that they may not grow to become intolerant as they get older. It is just less common for it to happen that way.
Diagnosis and Treatment Options (Including Gluten Free Dog Food)
Diagnosing gluten intolerance is usually pretty easy. The veterinarian will run a few tests, including blood tests and urine tests. Sometimes they will even do x-rays to rule out underlying conditions. After these tests, they may recommend a gluten free diet just to make sure that is the issue.
If the condition gets better with a gluten free diet, then it is evident that gluten intolerance was the problem from the start. Through these series of tests and a test diet, the vet will be able to diagnose the condition so that they can enact the best treatment option.
The good news is that gluten intolerance is not difficult to treat. Typically, giving your dog a gluten free diet will completely eliminate any issues. Just remember, you can't just switch them to gluten free dog food. You also have to make sure that any treats that you feed them contain no gluten. Cutting out all sources of gluten is important, and that will also mean keeping them away from table food (which can lead to a variety of health concerns and should always be avoided anyway). So, if the temporary gluten free diet helped, keep it going and your pet will be healthy and happy!


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