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The fact is that the skull of a person who attains to sahasrar breaks open at the moment of death. His vital energy escapes from that point. Now in the foolishness of hoping that the life breath of our beloved one will pass through the sahasrar, we have been following the tradition of breaking the skull at cremation. This is quite meaningless because the man's life breath has already escaped through another center. However, one who at the moment of his death has attained the highest state of consciousness, a hole appears on his forehead because the life breath escapes from that point. Ever since people came to notice this fact, they have been breaking skulls at the cremation ground - affectionately, in the hope that this way the vital breath of their dead beloveds may leave through that center, although actually the person is dead, the vital breath is already out.
The center of our life is the same from where our vital breath departs. That's why on touching this center the subtle body returns immediately. Although this center is different in each individual, ninety out of a hundred people will have sex as their center, because the whole world is obsessed with sex. So if you are unable to figure out, touching the sex center will do. If that doesn't work, then most probably it is the agya chakra, the third eye, because with people who are very intelligent or who use their intellect a great deal, their sex energy turns into intelligence. If both centers fail, then one should touch the heart center. Those who are neither very sexual nor very intelligent are emotional people.
These three are the common centers. Then there are some uncommon centers too, but there are very few uncommon people with such centers. By touching these common centers.
In exercising this touch, a few things need to be taken into account. If a particular center is predominantly active in the person who is applying the touch, then it creates an unusual situation. For example, if a person whose agya chakra is active were to touch somebody's heart center, it will have very little effect. The whole thing has a science of its own.
Hence, it is always dangerous to practice these experiments on one's own - experiencing the seven bodies, out of the body experience, and so on. A school, an ashram where there are people who understand the whole system, who can be of some assistance - is the place appropriate for conducting such experiments. That's why in the tradition of monks who decided to remain parivrajakas, wandering monks, the seven chakras, the seven bodies all disappeared.because a wandering monk cannot make use of them. Monks who are continuously on the move, roaming around, never staying at one place, can't experiment much in these areas. Therefore, great experiments in these fields were carried out only in the monasteries and the ashrams.
For example, there is a monastery in Europe where no man has ever entered. The monastery is about fourteen hundred years old. Only nuns reside in it. Once a woman is admitted she can never come out of it. Her name is struck from the citizens' list; she becomes as good as dead. The world becomes meaningless to her, she no longer exists for the world.


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The Real Housewives of Atlanta Reunion, Part 1, offered up a lot of talk about growth but what we saw was merely a an hour's worth of screeching, eye rolling, and one upmanship Atlanta style so we'll break it down in THG's +/- review ...
Andy starts off asking why the ladies love to talk about there designer labels.
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Villa | 2 bedrooms | sleeps 5
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This is a comfortable self catering villa with large sunny terrace with views over the golf course at Golf Del Sur. The villa is located on the outskirts of the complex, so has a terrace with south/southwest facing views...lots of sun in the afternoon and evening as it is located in a higher spot on Golf Del Sur and is therefore one of the best places to get the lovely sunset views.
The front door to the villa is situated just a 30 second walk to the fantastic pool area....with lots of space to spread out, plenty of shaded areas when its hot and with new ergonomically designed sunbeds, you'll most probably get comfortable very quickly.
Even though the complex is surrounded by a golf course, it caters for families, couples and golfing groups....everybody mixes well and there's a friendly atmosphere.
If you're golfing fans, then the reception of the Golf Del Sur clubhouse is a 4 minute walk from the entrance. There are 27 holes (x3 9 hole combinations) to keep you occupied. Even if you dont play and have always fancied having a go, there's a professional at the golf club who will give you a lesson or two and then you can practice to your hearts content on the driving range and practice putting greens.
As a base for exploring this complex is perfect. There is a bus stop at the bottom of the road, plenty of taxis on the complex and the bars and restaurants in the local area are all within a 15 minute walk. The busy tourist areas are far enough away, but only a 10 minute drive if you fancy a more varied nightlife..
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|Nearest beach
|El Medano 7 km
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|Long term lets (over 1 month)
|Car advised
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: Tenerife Sur 9 km
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages, Suitable for people with restricted mobility
|No pets allowed, No smoking at this property
Features and Facilities
|DVD player, Sea view
|Children's pool
|TV, CD player, Pool or snooker table, Table tennis, Games room, Safe, Satellite TV
|Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
|Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 Family bathrooms and 1 Shower rooms, Solarium or roof terrace
|Single beds (3), Double beds (1), Dining seats for 4, Lounge seats for 4
|Linen provided, Towels provided
|Balcony or terrace, Private garden, Bicycles available, Climbing frame
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The living and dining areas are all open plan with flat screen TV with over 50 channels (this includes UK channels), chaise long 3 seater sofa, dining table and chairs, comfortable seating and large patio doors leading directly to the large terrace with table and chairs and x2 sunbeds. There is also a large awning on the rear of the property ideal for the hot Summer.
The masterbedroom is comfortable with superking bed with oak frame, fitted wardrobes and with windows with secure mosquito shutters.
The twin bedroom has single beds and a further single bed which slides from underneath one of the singles, which means x3 are able to sleep in this room comfortably. It also has patio doors leading to the terrace at the rear.
There is a main bathroom with large bath with shower overhead and twin basins and w.c.
There is a further shower room with basin and w.c.
From the front door to the pool. the journey will take you 30 seconds!
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San Andres has a very 'village like appeal' with long picturesque lanes edged with whitewashed villas with terracotta roofs and manicured gardens with hundreds of palm trees, three swimming pools, a pool bar/cafe on a central island in the middle of the main pool, a mini market, tennis court a gym and games rooms.
PARKING -There is parking on the complex at a cost of 15 Euros per week.
Or you can park for free on the car park of the golf club which is just a 4 minute walk from the entrance to the complex
SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX - this included in the weekly rental cost of the villa.
COT & HIGH CHAIR HIRE - we can provide these items at an extra cost.
WIFI - Free to use in onsite Cafe Med Bistro
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A 25% deposit is required to secure your requested dates.
We accept Visa/MasterCard payments over the phone (subject to a 2% card charge)
Check in time is generally from 2.30pm and check out time is by 10.30am
This property is managed and cared for by the designated sole property management company who are licensed to operate
You will be met on arrival and handed your keys and shown to your villa. They will also be on hand to give you local information should you need it.
In the unlikely event that the property becomes unavailable due to unforseen circumstances, every attempt will be made to notify you of any changes beforehand and we will place you in a similar alternative on the complex.
The Canary Islands region
Tenerife is located just 180km off the coast of Western Sahara in Africa and is the largest of the seven islands which make up the Canary Islands. It is part of Spain and last year recorded the most amount of sunshine (3,780hrs) in the whole of Spain...if you are looking for somewhere with guaranteed sunshine then Tenerife must be top of your list!
The south of the island is dryer ,with less rainfall than the lush north and the average temperature all year round is on a par with the Caribbean at around 23c ...YES!!...this means that all year round...October to April and on Christmas Day the beaches are full and the sea is warm enough to swim in.
Tenerife has something for everyone...whether exploring, walking, golfing, wine tasting or simply relaxing. Travel across the island at your own lesiure and expect wonderful hospitality from the local Canarian people.
Golf Del Sur
Golf del Sur is situated on the coast in the South, with a few small beaches, these are either sandy/pebbly or pebble beaches. The area is quieter than Los Cristianos and Playa de las Americas but it has a good selection of restaurants, bars, activities and shops and it is only a short walk to the fishing village of Los Abrigos which has a wide selection of fish restaurants and good standard International cuisine. The immediate area has tennis courts, mini golf, 27-hole championship golf course, submarine trips, yachting marina, big game fishing, jet skis, coastal walks, a selection of spa's and there is evening entertainment in The San Blas Commercial Centre (The Square) and in several bars across Golf Del Sur. Just a short drive away is Los Cristianos, El Medano and Los Abrigos.
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"Great villa in nice location and as discribed"
I had to write a review about my stay in this villa, as I feel the previous review picked holes in areas which really were irrelevant in my opinion.
To complain about the lack of air con when it isn't in the description is a little silly, the fridge worked fine for us and although the dvd didn't work it was hardly going to spoil our Holiday now was it.
I found the management ( Vanessa and Natalie) very approachable and eager to help and advised when required without bothering us during our break. they were there when we needed them.
The accommodation is as described and i would say it is at least 2 grades higher than most providing a nice mix of familiar things and the relaxation of a holiday home. I can truly say we felt at home throughout our break. Our girls were able to watch CBeebies when needed and there is the added bonus of UK TV providing BBC, ITV 1,2 & 4 . The added bonus for me was the addition of PLTV enabling me to relax and watch all the Footie in English even Saturday 3pm games in the accommodation.
the resort has 2 heated pools and is beautifully presented, the main part of the resort is Tenerife country club of which several of the properties are managed by this provider. Even though our break was not booked through the main resort owne, at no point were we made to feel any different to any of the other clientele who had booked through the resort owner.
Golf del sur is a quiet resort which is for those who don't want to be surrounded by bars and clubs etc. there are a few based at san blas which we found adequate.
Car hire here is advised if you want to do anything other than sat around the pool all week.
Overall very pleased and would stay again.
My only advice to the management is to try and boost the wifi signal a little.
Thank you Vanessa and Natalie for being such wonderful hosts
16 Oct 2012
"Could be fantastic"
The villa itself was pretty much as advertised, it was spacious and clean with good facilities. The only disappointment was the lack of air conditioning. There are ceiling fans in both bedrooms but the one in the master bedroom is particularly loud and therefore we struggled to sleep if it was left on at night.
We had one issue with the fridge - in that it wasn't particularly cold for the first 5 days of the holiday and only really functioned properly towards the end. This meant that some food we had bought was ruined. The issue was reported to the property management company on our 2nd day but nothing was done about it - and there was the suggestion that we shouldn't have filled it so much and that we had caused the issue. It was never excessively full yet would open 5 minutes after you closed it - this appeared to be related to a broken magnet on the door which was going to be replaced.... but never was!
The complex was nice with 3 large swimming pools - none of which were too busy to get a sun lounger at any point during the day (although we did travel in October so out of peak season) and the poolside bar was nice with a good standard of food and drinks.
The only negative was the frequent noise of airoplanes overhead due to the proximity to the airport - something which we got used to during the week but which may not be ideal for all
Durig our 7 days here there were 2 power cuts - neither of which we were advised about even though they were planned due to maintenance work on site. This was not a big issue the first time as we were already up and about - however it happened again the following day as we were getting ready to go out so wasn't particularly convenient. Having spoken to the property management company about the first power cut it would have been courteous for them to advise us another was due to take place but this didn't happen.
Overall we would recommend this villa and complex. The issues we experienced were small ones which has they been dealt with effectively by the property management company would have been no issue at all.
Excellent villa but poor management.
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Wow, how many dog and cat foods are out there now! Did you know, in our grocery stores, pet food is the number one grossing item? It outsells the next 6 items combined! In 2013, dog and cat owners in the United States, spent $21,000,000 dollars on food. Twenty one million dollars! Dog and cat food is BIG business. So it no wonder that the number of companies making pet food has exploded. Some of these foods are good, some are heavily marketed with unsubstantiated claims. Buyer beware.
What do they say about opinions? Everyone has one. I hear all the time, "my brother's girlfriend's brother worked in the kennel at a vet's office and he said….." Maybe he is right, but you need to check it out yourself. Do you go to the internet? Just remember, there is no editor on the internet so anyone can say anything, and will, to sell a product. Do you ask the people in the pet store? Maybe, but where are they getting their information? More than likely from the company representative of the foods they are selling. They have a vested interest in having you buy that specific food, often the one with the highest profit margin.
So where do I think you should turn to? I would say your vet. Now, I have heard many times people saying that they were told vets don't get any training in pet nutrition. Well don't tell Dr Tony Buffington at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine that, he might wonder what he has been teaching vet students for so long.
The fact is, yes we do get taught nutrition in school, and like any other professions, the dedicated doctors keep current through continuing education and reading. Many veterinary colleges have a veterinary nutritionist on staff to answers your questions (http://vet.osu.edu/vmc/nutrition-support).
I, like most vets, only sell prescription foods in our hospital. So, there is no ulterior motive for us to have your animal on a particular food. My only motive is to make sure your pet is on the right food for them.
Be careful of the fads and hype. In such a crowded arena, everyone is trying to grab a niche. Some of these fads are based on pseudo-science, only to sell their product. During the last 3 years, the FDA recalls of pet foods has sky rocketed. Coincidence? I think not.
So…BE A CRITICAL THINKER. If it sounds too good to be true or too far out, It just might be. Go to your veterinary resources available, because… vets are the experts.
Here is an excellent Myth Busters article written by Dr. Freeman, a veterinary nutritionist at Tufts University College of Veterinary Medicine. It will answer all your questions.
Related Posts March is Pet Nutrition Month at Embrace Pet InsurancePodcast: Pet Nutrition with Dr Patrick MahaneyGuest Post: Dr Rex Riggs on critical thinking and pet food
Other posts by Dr Riggs
Dr. Rex Riggs grew up in Wadsworth, Ohio, near Akron. Dr Riggs is co-owner of Best Friends Veterinary Hospital in Powell, Ohio. He is also on the board of the North Central Region of Canine Companions of Independence, a board member of The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Society and Small Animal Practitioner Advancement Board at The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Riggs lives in Lewis Center, OH with his wife Nancy, their dogs Maggie and Ossa, and cat Franklin. Outside of work, Dr. Riggs is an avid golfer and cyclist, and enjoys travel and photography.
When you think about it, our bodies, and those of our pets, are incredible machines. For example, these machines fix themselves (most times) when things break, and we don't have to eat precise diets to stay alive (not like my car that only takes a very certain type of very expensive liquid and my mechanic loves that my car doesn't fix itself.)
It doesn't mean though that all that we eat is good for us in the long run, and eating a better quality of food is one way we can improve our health without having to go to the doctor. It's very much the same situation for our pets, yet some people are still unaware that the quality of the food we feed our cats and dogs is incredibly important. Better and more appropriate foods really do make a difference for our pets.
We are going to talk about pet nutrition in this blog this month. In the meantime, we have some great articles on cat and dog nutrition on our website over at the Water Bowl. For example:
These are just a few of the excellent articles on the pet care page. I recommend you peruse the rest for some good tips and even a contest or two for freebies.
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As we get more news of winter storms causing havoc across the US (even in usually wonderfully warm Phoenix of all places!), we tackle the topic of winter dangers around this time of year. Not just the colder weather but also the holiday decorations, rich food, and overall busy-ness that can cause anxiety in our pets.
I would like to highlight some handy articles we have in The Water Bowl, the Embrace informational website on pet health and care:
Holiday Fare You Should NOT Feed Your Pet
Ten Doggy Exercise Tips for Avoiding the Winter Bulge
Holiday Pet Safety Reminders
Dogs and Cold Weather: How Cold is Too Cold?
There are many more articles on these seasonal topics and more over at The Water Bowl.
And finally, it's that time of year for gifts - for your pets and for your pet loving friends and family. Here are some great pet gift guides for your holiday shopping.
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If you can't find something in those lists, you either have it all or have friends that do! What do you recommend as a good holiday gift for your friends or pets?
Related Posts December is Winter Danger Month at Embrace Pet Insurance Guest Post: Have a Safe and Happy Holidays from Dr Rex Riggs Podcast: Dr Patrick Mahaney on Winter Dangers
Dr Riggs is sure to stir up some controversy with his post on pet food. All I say is educate yourself as best you can and make the decision you deem best for your pets.
It seems every day we hear about yet another recalled pet food. Why is this happening you ask? I really feel there are a number of reasons but here are the few that I think contribute the most.
The first one is actually a good reason. The pet food manufacturing plants are under scrutiny. They are being inspected more thoroughly, not only for our pets, but for better public health. Many of the recalls have been due to salmonella contamination from poor hygienic practices. Other recalls have been due to unbalanced diets that result in toxicities.
So what is the biggest reason I think we are seeing more problems? Money. Clear and simple.
The pet food industry is a multi-billion dollar business, with everyone getting their niche in the market. They use whatever is needed, even false science and words with undefined meanings to promote their often over-priced products. "Organic", "holistic" and "natural" have no definition in pet foods, therefore these terms can be used to describe anything.
The current "big fad", a term I am sure will offend some people, is the "high protein low grain" diets. There is no scientific basis to support these diets, just unsubstantiated claims. One theory as to how these diets came to be is due to the increase of gluten intolerance diagnosed in humans. Dogs or cats rarely have allergies to grains; the vast majority of allergies are due to proteins!
The disappointment is that these diets are marketed to people who are concerned about what they are feeding their pets, and they are being misinformed unintentionally or intentionally. The sales force representatives who are selling these products in your local pet store are giving recommendations they often feel are best, they are good people , but they too are misinformed and repeating the company line. I have always been a critical thinker and I look into claims before I buy.
Here are some questions you should ask about a pet food company before you buy.
Iams, Science Diet, Purina and Royal Canin all make their own dry diets and can answer yes to all the above questions. We as Veterinarians do not get any kickbacks from the companies as the pet stores would have you believe. We only sell prescription foods, so we have no conflict of interest.
Ultimately, what I am saying is make sure you get the facts. The internet has no editor so… people can and will say anything so find credible sources. Look to internet sites that are university based. You do not need to spend in excess of $50 or more on your pet's maintenance food.
Be that critical thinker and ask questions and demand documentation of their claims. I want the same thing for your pet that you do… a happy, long and healthy life.
Related Posts:April is Wellness Month at Embrace Pet InsuranceGuest Post: thinking about the food you feed your petOther posts by Dr Riggs
Dr. Riggs lives in Lewis Center, OH with his wife Nancy, their dogs Maggie and Ossa, and cat Franklin. Outside of work, Dr. Riggs is an avid golfer and cyclist, and enjoys travel and photography.Call to action: Dr Riggs is participating in Pelotonia, raising money for cancer research. In fact, in its first four rides, Pelotonia has attracted over 11,100 riders and raised over $42 million for cancer research. Check out Dr Riggs' profile page where you can learn about and support his efforts. Thank you!
The pet food recalls continue and another two people have become sick from the salmonella contiminating their pet's food making that 16 people. No-one knows how many pets have been affected [update: 2 cats in a Canadian shelter are known to have died after being fed Diamond Naturals cat food]. I thought I should alert you to the details of the recall in case it affects you or other pet lovers you know.
If you are just catching up on the news, there have been numerous pet food recalls over the last couple of weeks. The recalls are due to a potential Salmonella contamination and involve many brands of dry dog food manufactured at a Gaston, S.C., plant operated by Diamond Pet Foods of Meta, Mo.
Here's a current list of brands involved in the recall:
[list updated May 21, 2012]
If you use any of the above brands, please use the link for brand-specific recall information from the FDA, including production codes and expiration dates. If you have been feeding your dog or cat recalled food, stop use immediately and consult your veterinarian and doctor.
Since the recalls are being updated frequently, check the FDA website frequently for new recall updates here and click on the Animal Health tab to narrow the recalls to pet-related issues.
Salmonella in Dogs
Symptoms may include decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.
Salmonella in Humans
Individuals handling dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.
If you would be so kind as to share this post with your friends and family who have pets, I would be very grateful.
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Usually I would say that "best" is in the eye of the beholder since what might be best for me might not be best for you. In the case of wellness with pet insurance though, it's hard to think of a situation where the Embrace Pet Insurance Wellness Rewards option isn't the best for everyone.
The Embrace Wellness Rewards works quite like a Health Spending Account and can save you a lot of money:
How do you save money? Well, the Wellness Rewards program costs less than the benefit you can get. And because we have no sublimits on each item and we pay you back exactly what you paid on your vet bill up to your limit, it's easy to max out your savings.
Any questions?
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Here's how it works. Add the Dental Rewards plan with an Embrace Pet Insurance policy and you'll get $400 of benefit for $299 cost annually ($101.00 savings) or $28.95 monthly ($52.60 savings).
The plan works just like a health savings plan and you can spend your rewards dollars on as many of the items below as you would like up to your $400 limit:
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Want to learn more? Get an Embrace pet insurance quote to see how little it can be to insurance your dog or cat for accidents, illnesses and dental wellness.
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When we think of the term "pet behavior", we think of issues, like chewing or inappropriate urination or freaking out in a thunderstorm, not something more positive like getting your cat to walk on a leash. So I am taking up the challenge of training my cats to walk on a leash.
I have two indoor cats, Rocket and Rosie, who are 2.5 years old and have never gone outside. Here's a quick video introduction to them.
I know they'd like to go outside but I'm committed to keeping them out of harm's way so we asked JoyKatz if we could test out some of their beautiful handmade walking jackets for cats.
So, here are the kittens getting their harness put on.
And here they are wandering around with their harnesses.
As you can tell, it is going to take a while for them (Rosie in particular) to get used to the harnesses and associate them with a fun walk outside. It doesn't help that I'm in Cleveland and it's cold and snowy outside, and will be for a while. Perhaps we'll have to practise in the garage.
I'll post every now and then with their progress and next time, I'll show you the harness in more detail and how it works.
Thank you to JoyKatz for supplying these two Walking Jackets - they are very smart and well made indeed, and to Erin for taking some of the video.
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Did you know that that spending on pets in 2011 topped $50 billion for the first time? That's a lot of dog collars, don't you think!
Actually, we spend on everything from pet accessories and food to veterinary care and services such as boarding and pet sitting. To put $50 billion in perspective, the pet industry tops the book publishing ($31 billion) and women's clothing ($41 billion) industries by a healthy margin.
Want to know what is driving pet spending in 2012? Hop on over to the Embrace site for an in-depth look at pet-related trends for 2012.
Related Posts:Pet Industry Trends 2012Pet Industry Trends 2011Pet Industry Trends 2010Pet Industry Trends 2009Pet Industry Trends 2008Pet Industry Trends 2007Pet Industry Trends 2006 About the author: Laura Bennett FSA CFA is the CEO and Co-Founder of Embrace Pet Insurance. Her career working in the insurance industry has taken her from Toronto, Canada and Dublin Ireland to the US, where she obtained her MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Laura was the first pet insurance actuary in the United States and was named to the Society of Actuaries Top 100 Actuarial Pioneers for her ground-breaking work in pet insurance. Laura strongly believes in furthering awareness of pet insurance across North America and leads that work in her third year as Chairman of the Board of NAPHIA, the North American Pet Health Insurance Association. Laura also writes a blog on pet-related issues, the Embrace Pet Insurance blog.
Have you been wondering recently why your veterinary care feels like it costs so much more than it used to? You are not alone.
I was digging into the inflation numbers over at the Bureau of Labor Statistics and I was fascinated by the difference between veterinary inflation (yes, they do track such a thing!) and the consumer price inflation.
For example (see graph below), if I look at January 2007 to March 2011 (just about as long as we've been selling pet insurance policies), while my wages went up 10% over that time (yay!), my vet bills went up 25% in the same period (ouch!). Vet bills are definitely taking up more of a bite out of my free cash than they used to.
You can clearly see the impact of the Great Recession in the second half of 2008 in the CPI, with the year's inflation being practically zero (-0.1%); however, veterinary inflation chugged along at 7% that year and didn't slow down until 2009.
Another point to note, the Consumer Price Index is defined as the change in the prices paid by urban consumers for a representative basket of goods and services and Veterinary Services are just a subset of those goods and services. The representative basket of goods is based on typical family spending in 2007/2008 so changes in the types of veterinary services (such as more TPLO surgeries or MRIs) are not reflected.
So chances are, as veterinary medicine has grown in the last 3 years, and more complex and more costly procedures are more common, your veterinary spending increases are even more than those shown above.
It's amazing we can afford our cats and dogs at all, don't you think?
If you are wondering what impact veterinary inflation has on pet insurance premiums, check out my blog post on how inflation and other factors affect pet insurance premiums using Trupanion as a case study.
Just for fun, here's another graph for 2001 - 2011. It really shows the bite into your household income over the last 10 years.
For the data hounds out there, you can find the data on the BLS website:
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Reflections, by Bobby Della Polla '13
As I was planning what I was going to say today, I thought to myself what does it mean to be a Division III student-athlete at a Jesuit university. The thing that kept ringing in my head was a quote from the prayer of generosity, attributed to St. Ignatius, the founder of the Society of Jesus. Ignatius said, "To give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labor and not to ask for any reward." We, as student-athletes, do this day in and day out. We do not do it for a scholarship or to make it to the NBA; we do it because we love our sport and we love our team.
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To break this family down even smaller, we each have our team. I know that without my team I would be eating all of my meals by myself. I would lose a huge support system not just on the field but in all facets of life. Our teammates know everything about us. You spend hours upon hours with them at practice and games, on buses, eating meals, in hotel rooms. Eventually along the way you cross the line from freshman strangers who share a common interest to brothers and sisters. Each team is unique in its own way. For example, the swim team has the box, which I am almost positive that they would rather go through horrendous torture before revealing what it means. We all have inside jokes, things that only teammates would understand and memories that will last a lifetime.
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Looking into this crowd, I am looking at some of the greatest people I know. The only message I can really give to all of you is to continue to be the incredible people that you already are. Although our college athletic careers have come to a close, keep that same spirit and sense of community everywhere you go. It is contagious. In life, we will still be a part of many teams and although they may not be sports teams, you can bring to them the same spirit, love and dedication you brought to your sport. Your family is your team. The people you work with are your team. They will support you and be there for you every step of the way just like your teammates at Scranton. I thought it would be appropriate to end with a quote from an athlete, Emil Zatopek, who was a Czech long distance runner in the '50s. He said, "An athlete cannot run with money in his pockets. An athlete must run with hope in his heart and dreams in his head." Dream big everyone, and like St. Ignatius challenges us, go forth and set the world on fire."