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Will we see more John Constantine in our future? His portrayer, Matt Ryan, fills us in on what's next.
Ever since NBC unceremoniously pulled the plug, fans have been clamoring for an official release of the short-lived DC series Constantine. Now it finally has a street date.
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A superior Cantonese restaurant, Grand Imperial London offers fresh and authentic Hong Kong Cantonese cuisine.The sophisticated Grand Imperial in London features exquisite décor and elegant calligraphy designs. Superb Cantonese specialities, along with delicious dim sum, are found on the excellent menu. Victoria Tube Station is only 2 minutes' walk away.
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JEANNETTE C. NEARY, A/K/A ABORTION, BIRTH CONTROL AND PREGNANCY TESTING CLINICv.PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION, APPELLANT AT NO. 55, THE BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF PENNSYLVANIA AND CHOICE, APPELLANT AT NO. 54, AND DAVID M. BARASCH, ACTING CONSUMER ADVOCATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, INTERVENORS
Appeals Nos. 54 and 55 E.D. Appeal Dkt. 1984, from Order of Commonwealth Court entered December 6, 1983, at No. 1775 C.D.1981, Reversing Order of Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission entered June 19, 1981, at Commission Docket No. C-79030771.
Kathryn Kolbert and Susan C. Nicholas, Philadelphia, for appellants.
Kandace Foust Melillo, Harrisburg, for Public Utility Com'n.
Mary Alice Duffy, Philadelphia, for Jeanette Neary, et al.
William M. Posner, Philadelphia, for Bell Tel. Co.
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Nix, C.j., and Larsen, Flaherty, McDermott, Hutchinson, Zappala and Papadakos, JJ.
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Wellness: Recipes
For about a year, I've been supplementing our dogs' quality kibble with homemade turkey burgers (along with whole-wheat pasta and cooked vegetables). Our three dogs eat twice a day; at each meal, our largest dog (45 pounds) gets half a burger, while the two smaller ones (30 and 25 pounds) roughly share the other half.
I developed the recipe myself, and while I tried to cover the bases in terms of appropriate canine nutrition, I had no particular agenda in mind—I mostly just wanted to make our dogs' meals a little more interesting for them. Curious about the burgers' nutritional value, I turned to Roschelle Heuberger, PhD, RD, professor at Central Michigan University and devoted Akita person, to find out how my culinary experiment stacked up.The Recipe
Turkey Burgers
Makes approx. 36 3-inch patties, each about 3.5 ounces
Total prep time: 20 minutes
Total cooking time: 1 hour
Preheat oven to 400°
Mix well, making sure all the ingredients are completely incorporated. Shape into 3-inch patties, place on lightly oiled (with spray oil), rimmed baking sheet(s). Optional: Spread little ketchup (about 1/8 tsp.) on top of each patty.
Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour. A longer baking time will produce a drier and easier-to-crumble burger.
Tip: Deglaze the baking sheet with water, which makes a great gravy that can be used to moisten the meal. This recipe makes around 1 1/2 to 2 cups of this gravy. It's also an easy way to help clean the baking pan.The Analysis
By Roschelle Heuberger, PhD, RD
There is much controversy within the veterinary nutritionist community about commercial pet food and home cooking. And, since manufacturing standards for canine food are so much different than those we apply in our own kitchens, it's difficult to make an "apples-to-apples" comparison. Nonetheless, using proprietary nutrition software, it's possible to determine the relative values of the major food components of Claudia's recipe with those found in commercially produced dog food (in parens).
Analysis (per patty)
Note: All measurements are given in terms of 100 kilocalories (kcals) against measurement standards used by commercial food manufacturers.
Protein: 7.5 grams (8 grams is considered high protein)
Calories: 5.3 kcals (5 or more kcals is considered high calorie)
Fat: 2 grams (a low-fat food contains less than 2 grams, so this is neither high nor low)
Sodium: 30 mg (anything less than 100 mg per serving is considered low-sodium)
Fiber: 0.75 grams (neither high nor low)
Moisture loss with one hour covered cooking time is approximately 10 to 15 percent. High heat and long cooking time will destroy 90 percent of the thiamin and up to 50 percent of some of the other B vitamins in the burgers. On the bright side, it will also kill pathogens, so you don't have to worry about the contamination that's a concern when it comes to undercooked meats.
The Verdict
Used as a "topper" to both to increase palatability and provide calories, protein and other nutrients, the turkey burger is a great addition to a complete commercial dog food. Feeding turkey burgers as toppers may also be helpful for older dogs, who often have poor appetites, or dogs who have been ill or malnourished. In those cases, the turkey burger need not replace the commercial food, but rather, could be fed in addition to it.
As the recipe is given, it would not be advisable to feed turkey burgers as the sole source of nutrition because they may be too high-calorie for some dogs, and also because they're missing some of the other nutrients dogs need. Obesity is becoming an epidemic among dogs, as it is in humans. Caloric restriction and regular exercise are important for weight maintenance, particularly as a dog ages.
As always, choose the best commercial food you can afford. To educate yourself on the options and issues, try out one of the online dog food evaluators; Dogfoodadvisor.com is a good place to start.
The Background: Canine Nutrition
Dogs, who are omnivorous, require the same sorts of major nutrients—proteins, carbohydrates and fats, and vitamins and minerals—as human omnivores, but in different ratios. For example, they have an absolute requirement for linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid, and for nearly a dozen amino acids, the building blocks of protein. These amino acids range from the complex (arginine and phenylalanine) to simple (leucine and valine).
We and our four-legged companions get all 22 amino acids from protein sources such as eggs or meats, which contain varying percentages of each one. Some protein sources contain most of them, others only a fraction. Meats, eggs and fish are among the best sources of complete amino acids, and their proteins are highly digestible; this means that the amino acids are absorbed more readily from the gut.
Standards for minimal nutritional composition of food for dogs are based on percentages, which are determined by a dog's physiological status; the percentages are higher for dogs during growth, reproduction and lactation stages, and increase as the weight of the animal increases. Usually, the amount fed to achieve the minimal percentages required for maintenance of normal physiological function in the dog is based on dry matter per kilogram of body weight. That is why labels that show the number of cups of food to be fed per day base the measurement on the size of the dog. Companies formulate their foods to provide a specific amount of protein, linoleic acid, and calcium-to-phosphorus ratio.
If you're cooking for your dog and want to do your own analysis, a number of websites allow you to do that, but none can be considered foolproof. For example, there's the USDA Nutrient Database. This is a food calculator only, and doesn't contain information on ingredients that one might use in a dog-food recipe, such as eggshells (a free web calculator that includes eggshells can be found here: nutritiondata.self.com).
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Healthy home-cooked meals for your dogs
In the April/May 2011 issue of The Bark, we interview Barbara Laino about the nutritional benefits of feeding your dog home-cooked meals in addition to, or in lieu of, commercial dog food (see "Home Cooking with Barbara Laino" April/May '11). Here are two more recipes cooked up at Laino's Midsummer Farm in Warwick, N.Y., that are sure to please your pup's taste buds and keep her healthy:
Homemade Dinner Recipe for Dogs
This recipe feeds 2-3 large dogs for 7-10 days.
Grind the following ingredients in a meat grinder. Alternate ingredients so the grinder does the mixing for you. For instance, grind six necks, one carrot, a handful of pumpkin seeds, then six more necks and so on. Mix with a large spoon as you grind.
Other ingredients:
Add a couple of the following items. Have these ready on hand as you are grinding and add a sprinkle here and there of each so you can thoroughly mix the batch of food.
After grinding and mixing all ingredients thoroughly, keep the food in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Midsummer Farm Homemade Fish-Based Dog Dinner
(The below recipe is for 1 medium dog for 3 days, about 10 1-cup-size meatballs) This recipe can be made in larger batches for efficiency sake. This raw food can easily be frozen in meatball shapes appropriate for the size animals you are feeding.
Serving Sizes of Raw Meatballs:
Keep in a well-sealed container in fridge. Scoop out appropriate amounts for your pet, or if you made a very large batch that is more than can be consumed in about 5 days, roll into meal-sized meatballs and freeze. Then you can just take out whatever number meatballs you need and defrost them a couple days before you need to feed them. Meatballs will last at least 3 months in the freezer.
To learn more about homemade dog food and its many benefits, see our interview with Barbara Laino.
Note: We've omitted the garlic originally in this recipe.
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The Well-Oiled Dog
Winter weather can be a refreshing change of pace, but at the same time, low humidity and home heating can dry out your dog's skin and coat. While we humans might opt for topical moisturizing creams and lotions, our fine canine friends do best when they're well oiled. The healthiest fix for your dog's winter dandruff and dry skin problems is to add oil to his diet. You don't have to run out and purchase special oils; two of the best, olive and coconut, are easy to find in supermarkets and health food stores. I recommend them for glowing skin and coat and general health.
Let's begin with olive oil. I particularly like cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil for cooking. Many commonly used oils break down at high heat, which can affect digestibility. Olive oil does not, making it the preferred oil to use when cooking for your dog. Rich in antioxidants, especially vitamin E, and phytonutrients, olive oil is best stored in the refrigerator to keep it from being degraded by heat and light. It tends to harden during refrigeration, but will liquefy when allowed to warm up to room temperature. If you simply want to add olive oil to your dog's meal, use a teaspoon a day for a 30 to 40 lb. dog, or up to a tablespoon for a large 90 lb. dog.
To keep a dog's coat soft and rich, coconut oil is my favorite. Plus, it decreases "doggy" odor; even dogs with a musty scent begin to smell sweet. Coconuts are classified as a "functional food," and their oil provides many benefits beyond its super-healthy nutritional content. The secret to this oil's healing power is its medium-chain fatty acids, which have special healthgiving properties. The fats in coconut oil are similar to those in mother's milk, and they have similar healing attributes. Aside from human breast milk, coconut oil is nature's most abundant source of lauric acid, which has been used to kill viruses, bacteria and yeast as well as prevent tooth decay. It also supports thyroid function and enhances metabolism. Dogs love coconut oil on their food as a condiment. One-half to one teaspoon daily for a medium-sized dog (30 to 40 lbs.) is an average portion. Coconut oil should also be refrigerated.
Supporting your dog's biological terrain is the single most important way to maintain his well being and help him have healthy skin and a great coat. Both olive and coconut oil are healthy for your dog's insides, and it will show on his outside. The well-oiled dog will have soft skin and a coat that shines all winter long.
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Fast, easy and nutritious turkey feast.
It doesn't have to be Thanksgiving to give thanks! Working in animal rescue, I've seen a lot of heartbreak, but I've also seen and experienced the love that a rescued animal can bring to a human and vice versa. Each one of my rescued dogs gives me so much joy and love every day—cooking for them and making sure they are healthy is the least I can do to say thanks. This recipe is chock-full of nutritious and delicious ingredients that help keep your beloved pup healthy and happy.
Makes 4 servings for a 50-pound dog
2 tbsps. olive oil
1. In a large sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium low heat. Add the turkey and cook until it is browned. Drain any excess fat and set the turkey aside to cool.
2. Prepare the barley as directed on the package. Set it aside to cool. You should have about 1 cup of cooked barley.
3. In a large sauté pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-low heat. If using the garlic, add it and sauté until it is lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the spinach and sauté, stirring frequently until wilted, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool.
4. Once cooled, puree the spinach and garlic mixture in a food processor and set it aside. You should have about a 1⁄4 cup of spinach puree.
To Make One Serving
1 1/3 cups cooked ground turkey
In your dog's bowl, combine the turkey, barley, spinach puree, with beef heart, pumpkin, salmon oil and parsley. Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
For a serving chart of proportions for different size dogs, see bowmeowraw.com
Home Cooking for Your Dog by Christine M. Filardi © Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2013
Note: We've omitted the garlic originally in this recipe.
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Feeding your dog for life
The modern dog food industry bears little resemblance to the dog food industry of 60 years ago. Rather than a handful of brands, a kaleidoscope of options is now available: preservative- and GMO-free, organic, raw, even some with varying degrees of "source to bowl" traceability. Many of the newer food companies were founded by people dissatisfied with the status quo—dog owners who wanted both the convenience of commercial food and the assurances of safety and quality that accompany food fit for human consumption.
For many, a high-quality commercial diet is an appropriate way to feed their dogs. Though this may sound blasphemous to home-feeding purists, when the number of contemporary foods that contain corn, wheat and far worse ingredients (for example, ethoxyquin, a preservative banned from food intended for human consumption in Australia and the European Union but still found in some dog foods) is taken into account, making a change to a healthier commercial diet could constitute a drastic improvement.
But as we have learned more about the marriage of food and disease, so too have we learned of the necessity to divorce ourselves from processed foods. Many a book has been written on the virtues of whole and natural foods in the human diet, and increasingly, science suggests that their benefits may apply to our canine companions.
According to the American Cancer Society, more than one-third of all human cancer deaths may be eliminated by a healthy diet, and while preventive or palliative canine cancer diets have been comparatively less studied, work done on the topic indicates that a similar effect may exist for our dogs. A Purdue University study found a significantly lower rate of bladder cancer among Scottish Terriers fed cruciferous vegetables (such as broccoli and kale) three or more times weekly (JAVMA 2005, 227 (1): 94–100).
As dietary changes to ward off or combat numerous canine diseases become more widely accepted, it's likely that many owners will feed their dogs a homemade diet at some point in their pets' lifetime. A diet rich in antioxidants and whole foods—the same protocol physicians recommend we follow ourselves—does not have to be an exercise reserved for sick dogs but rather, an approach taken on behalf of stacking the odds in favor of our dogs' longevity.
To some, this is a radical notion. Few remember a time during which the family dog's meal did not come from a bag or can and contain ingredients of uncertain properties and dubious origins. But despite the fact that owners might wrinkle their noses at the smell of their dogs' food and struggle to decipher the ingredients list, most who continue to feed commercial food do it for a single reason: the food is "complete and balanced."
It is true that a balanced diet is essential, and that most traditional commercial dog foods provide the vitamins and nutrients that most dogs need to survive. However, there is a vast distinction between surviving and thriving, and the inclusion of fresh, whole foods in the canine diet may well be the catalyst that transforms good health to great.
For example, antioxidants play a vital role in clearing the bloodstream of free radicals, which can damage cells and are believed to speed up the progression of cancer as well as cardiovascular and age-related diseases. With this in mind, an increasing number of dog food brands have added blueberries, cranberries and other fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants to their recipes. However, some of these foods' benefits can be destroyed in the manufacturing process, so their appearance on an ingredient list—frequently near the bottom—may not guarantee a positive effect. Merely incorporating a food is not beneficial if its nutritional quality is diminished or its quantity is not sufficient to be useful to the dog.
For many, the dog food recall of 2007 was a real (and rude) awakening. Even those unaffected by it became aware of the uncomfortable realities of the modern dog food industry, from the vagaries of food safety and sourcing to the ultimate question: what are we really feeding our dogs? The answers—at times limited—left owners wondering what aspect of canine nutrition was so complicated that it could only be understood by a rarified few and only met by a commercial product.
Following this landmark recall, many dog owners ventured into the world of home feeding, where they often encountered a thicket of contradictory information and complex formulas. While some were discouraged, others persevered, and discovered that home feeding need be neither costly nor complicated. It requires a primer on nutrition, a handful of decisions about cost and time, and finding a veterinary professional who can provide guidance on recipe formulation and how to create a balanced diet that optimizes the health of dogs over time.
Stepping into Home Feeding
The first choice is to decide between raw or cooked, which may require some research. There are many books and websites on the attendant benefits and drawbacks of the two approaches; a vet or vet nutritionist should be able to recommend reliable and useful resources.
The second consideration is whether to prepare the food from scratch or purchase a commercial product. While the latter may sound antithetical to the idea of home feeding, here, it refers to commercial diets that include the same whole, fresh ingredients as would be found in a "from scratch" meal, and that incorporate an appropriate nutrient balance. These come in raw, cooked, frozen or dehydrated forms and are manufactured without the harsh processing that can leach ingredients of nutritional value.
For owners who wish to pursue this option, a number of companies offer raw and/or cooked meals. Some provide information on the sourcing of their products, humane treatment of food animals and whether they utilize human-grade ingredients. Those who elect to feed their dogs commercially prepared raw food—pre-balanced, unprocessed raw diets and raw meaty bones—will usually find it in specialty pet-supply stores. (As a reminder, dogs should never be given cooked bones, which can splinter and cause serious problems, including the risk of internal damage.)
These options all offer convenience, sometimes at a price. Because their quality is generally quite high, commercial "homemade" diets can be a more expensive option. Some owners combine methods—for example, feeding a dehydrated food in the morning and preparing a meal from scratch in the evening.
Handmade at Home
Depending on the type of ingredients and where they're purchased, preparing meals from scratch at home can be more or less expensive than purchasing premade options. Organic ingredients and a shortage of storage space can make it as expensive (or even slightly more expensive). On the other hand, buying in bulk, particularly at wholesale clubs, and being able to store and/or freeze ingredients make this type of home feeding much more affordable. For protein sources, an increasing number of reputable American farms offer individuals the option of purchasing bulk meats (including raw meaty bones) online at discounted prices, an excellent cost-saver.
Entirely homemade meals require attention to supplementation. In the aggregate, all elements need to be accounted for in proportions relative to a dog's size, activity level, health status and tastes. Fish oil supplements can be an excellent addition, and canine multi-vitamins also can be useful, although they vary widely in quality; some are little more than treats, while others are a sound way to achieve balance. Consult your veterinary professional for guidance on selecting supplements that will meet your home-fed dog's needs. Calcium is a particularly critical element, although dogs fed a raw diet usually get a large portion of the calcium they need from raw meaty bones.
Finding Your Way
For years, the holistic veterinary community has widely supported raw and cooked diets for dogs as a way to both prevent and manage disease. Veterinary nutritionists, who are fewer in number than holistic veterinarians, are also excellent resources. When looking for a holistic veterinarian or veterinary nutritionist, ask if he or she is familiar and comfortable with the type of diet you wish to feed. Regardless of the method you choose, work with a veterinarian to ensure that the diet is benefiting your dog. To find a holistic veterinarian, visit the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association website; find a veterinary nutritionist at the American College of Veterinary Nutrition site.
There are a number of online recipe sites as well as canine cookbooks designed for either raw or cooked home feeding. Be aware that their quality varies, and that even in combination, the meals may not afford balance over time. However, if you like the idea of incorporating certain ingredients, take your ideas to the vet professional you choose to assist you in developing a meal plan for your dog. Also, before feeding any new food, check with your veterinarian to be sure it's safe; a number of foods (including chocolate, grapes and onions) can be toxic to dogs. The ASPCA website also has information on this subject (aspca.org; enter Foods That Are Hazardous for Dogs in the search box).
In recognition of the impact our culinary habits have on the planet, an increasing number of dog owners are applying the same eating ethos they incorporate into their own diets to their dogs' food regimen. Feeding homemade food also has the benefit of helping reduce our carbon footprint when we choose locally grown, seasonal produce (preferably pesticide-free). You can take that benefit one step further by growing your own fruits and vegetables. Another avenue to consider is buying meat raised humanely; grass-fed beef contains higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E. Improving the lives of our dogs can also translate into improving the lives of food animals.
Julie Mayer, an integrative veterinarian who has dedicated most of her 20-year career to holistic veterinary medicine, has a special interest in nutrition. She has seen firsthand the benefits of feeding dogs a homemade diet, and encourages all owners—even those who are not yet ready to feed homemade—to integrate safe, whole foods into their dogs' meals. "Food is medicine, and what we feed our dogs can make a profound difference in their health," she says. True for us, true for our dogs. And truly, there will never be a better time than the present for all of us to eat and live well.
Dog's Life: Lifestyle
You Tube videos chronicle awareness around pet food ingredients
When I got my first dog, I spent countless hours pouring over the ingredient of different pet foods. I finally settled on grain free kibble made from human grade ingredients, but even so I don't think I would eat a day's worth of dog food.
Enter Dorothy Hunter, animal lover and owner of Paws Natural Pet Emporium in Kennewick, Washington. Dorothy is so passionate about quality pet food that she just completed a vow to eat only dog, cat, and bird food from her store's shelves for one month. She embarked on this journey to create awareness around pet nutrition, chronicled in a series of You Tube videos.
"You would be surprised how tasty dog and cat food can be when it's made right," says Dorothy. She believes that, in many cases, our pets are eating better than us.
Many people asked Dorothy about her digestion, but she says she felt great on the diet. Her selection couldn't be further from the "supermarket kibble" people picture when they think of pet food. Dorothy's menu consisted of oven baked blueberry treats, freeze dried vegetables, kibble with salmon flakes, and canned food with pieces of succulent chicken.
Dorothy's You Tube videos are a great way to get people thinking about their pets' food while reaching a new audience. There's nothing like eating dog treats and kibble to make you hyper aware of the ingredients inside!
Wellness: Recipes
A perfect recipe for summer
Stepping out with our furry friends during the sunniest time of the year makes for hot and hungry dogs. This quick, simple recipe is designed to cool off your pup, while providing a delectable, tasty treat! Makes 30-40 cubes, enough to last the summer. Feel free to add other tasty items like raspberries and strawberries, or any of the superfoods listed here (yogurt-fish-honey pops, anyone?).
4 cups yogurt (flavored or plain, non-fat if needed)
Melt peanut butter in microwave for about 30 seconds
Place all of the ingredients into a blender, mixer or food processor and mix well (until smooth)
Pour into ice cube trays or Popsicle trays.
Freeze until firm.
Pop out of the tray (you'll need a knife) and let your dog enjoy this frozen treat!
Recipe from Pet Guide
Wellness: Food & Nutrition
Become a label sleuth and improve your skill at making wise dog-food choices.
When selecting a new dog food, take a few moments to read and compare the label claims on a variety of different brands. You may notice two things. First, many of the claims are identical, making it impossible to differentiate one brand of food from another in a meaningful way. Popular and frequently used claims promote a food's natural properties (labels are overrun with these), as well as inclusion and exclusion of various components. Many of these claims are either not helpful at all or of limited aid in the pet food selection process.
Second, you will also notice a proliferation of health-related claims (just as you see more of these on many human foods). Commercially available dog foods not only make the hefty assertion of providing complete and balanced nutrition for your dog's stage of life (or even for all of his stages of life), they also may purport to do the following: boost your dog's immune system, keep his joints healthy and mobile, slow the signs of aging, support his cognitive function, keep his waistline trim, make him smarter (if he is a puppy), and promote efficient digestion.
Here is some information about certain types of label claims that can help you differentiate among brands as you review labels and evaluate foods, as well as additional information that, at least in my humble opinion, should be included on pet food labels but rarely is (a girl can dream, can't she?).
Inclusion Claims
Inclusion claims that can be helpful to consumers are those that identify specific types of protein or carbohydrate sources, the type of fat and fatty acids in the food (e.g., inclusion of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil), the inclusion of organically grown plant ingredients or humanely produced animal-source ingredients, and the inclusion of locally or regionally sourced ingredients.
Inclusion claims that are less helpful in differentiating among products are those that make claims about the food containing antioxidants (all processed dry foods must include antioxidants to prevent rancidity), essential vitamins and minerals (again, they've all got 'em), or "Contains fiber for gastrointestinal health" (a balanced and complete diet should contain fiber, usually about 3 to 6 percent, so this doesn't help you differentiate between good and not-so-good foods).
Exclusion Claims
As a rule of thumb, new feeding trends, most of which have little or no scientific evidence, arrive on the scene in the pet food market a few years after they show up in the human marketplace. Recent examples include the Atkins Diet (high protein, low carbohydrate dog foods); gluten-free diets (gluten- and grain-free pet foods); probiotics in yogurt (as supplements and incorporated into dog foods); and one unique to pet foods, the "no fillers" claim, an essentially nonsensical term.
Exclusion claims that may be helpful to some owners when selecting a food include those of no genetically modified organisms (GMOs), no animal products that were treated with antibiotics or growth hormones, and no artificial antioxidants (BHA, BHT or ethoxyquin). Selection of products that purposely exclude these things generally comes from a life philosophy of reducing the consumption of highly processed or treated foods. These can be legitimate choices, provided that the purported health benefit claims are limited to those that have actual evidence.
Although there is no published evidence of health benefits associated with consuming less-processed foods, there is legitimate evidence (beyond the scope of this consideration) for environmental benefits and animal welfare benefits associated with these choices. However, this differs fundamentally from making statements that feeding these items causes dietary insufficiencies or disease in dogs. There is simply no evidence for such claims, and they should not be made in good conscience.
The bottom line with inclusion/exclusion claims is that they can provide a way for dog owners to choose a food that contains something they are looking for or that excludes something that they wish to avoid feeding their dog. Nothing wrong with that. There are many ways to feed a healthy diet and, just as with humans, many different ingredients and foods that can be fed to our dogs to keep them healthy and happy. Problems arise, however, when dog owners, not the pet food companies (notice that labels make no health claims about exclusion/inclusion items) take this a step further and make unsubstantiated claims about why the ingredients they seek are preventing disease or the ingredients they are avoiding cause disease. Just as label claims may be misleading—though they have AAFCO and the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine to reprimand them if they get out of line—so too can the claims of dog owners, many of whom are quite vocal and have blogs, and don't have to worry about satisfying a regulatory agency.
Digestibility Claims (Allowed, but Rarely Provided)
Since this is clearly a lot to ask of a single processed food, I think we are justified as dog owners to demand that the food's ingredients are sufficiently available (i.e., are digested and absorbed) to nourish the dog. As a food property, digestibility is more important for dogs than for humans because humans generally consume a wide variety of foods, all of which vary in degree of digestibility and nutrient availability. This mix of foods and the nutrients that they provide can be expected, in most cases, to nourish us and provide the essential nutrients that our bodies need. Conversely, most dog owners feed their dogs a single food over a period of months or years. In this situation, measures of that food's ingredient quality and digestibility become vitally important. And pet food companies correctly teach us that one of the best measures of ingredient and diet quality is a food's digestibility.
The reason for this is that a food's overall digestibility (called "dry matter digestibility") is increased by the inclusion of high-quality ingredients and decreased when poor-quality ingredients are used. In addition to dry matter digestibility, which gives you a sense of the entire food's quality, we can also measure the digestibility of the protein in the diet, since this too varies dramatically among different protein sources, with high-quality proteins being much more digestible than low-quality proteins.
In addition to the quality of ingredients, other factors that influence a food's digestibility include processing care and handling, cooking temperatures, and storage procedures. When a finished product's digestibility is measured, all of these factors will influence the results. Obviously, this is a very important measure, and one that could provide valuable information to pet owners, if they were privy to it.
This is where things get weird. The vast majority of pet food companies do not report digestibility values either on their food labels or in supporting materials. Some pet food industry folks will argue that these values are not reported because AAFCO has not yet established a standard protocol for digestibility studies to produce these values. This is a convenient but untenable excuse, seeing that apparent digestibility is measured using standard protocols both in academic and industry studies and is regularly reported in published research papers. Moreover, many companies (not all, unfortunately) regularly conduct digestibility trials to compare the quality of their products to that of their competitors, although these data rarely make it into the public realm. There is simply no defensible reason that this information is not made readily available to dog owners, especially given the propensity of pet food manufacturers to make claims such as "highly digestible," "easily digested," and "high-quality ingredients" on their labels and websites.
Here is the science: a food's digestibility—technically, "apparent dry matter digestibility"—is most effectively measured by a feeding trial. The selected food is fed to a group of dogs for a standard period of time during which intake (amount consumed) and excretion (the amount in the fecal matter) are carefully measured. Dry matter (the entire food) and nutrient (protein, fat and so forth) digestibility are determined by subtracting the amount excreted from the amount consumed and calculating this difference as a percent.
It is not a terribly complicated or involved test, although it does require access to dogs who are being fed the food (and only that food) and full collection of feces for a few days (no big deal to people who are used to picking up poop with their hands covered only by a thin plastic baggie). But here is the kicker: although many dog food manufacturers regularly conduct digestibility tests on their foods, they do not make this information available to the dog owners who purchase their foods. Yet, at the same time, they tell consumers that products vary significantly in digestibility and ingredient quality, and that digestibility is a good measure of a food's quality (and that their food has high or superior digestibility and contains quality ingredients).
Although it is natural to assume that all of a food should be digested, thus the very best food would have a dry matter digestibility of 100 percent, this is not only impossible but also undesirable and unhealthy. Fecal bulk is provided by undigested food, in particular many of the food's fiber-containing ingredients. Components of food that are not processed by an animal's digestive enzymes make it to the large intestine, where intestinal microbes further digest them to varying degrees. This process and the microbial populations that are supported by it are essential for a healthy gastrointestinal tract in all animals, including humans. As a general rule of thumb, commercial dry dog foods with reported dry matter digestibility values of 75 or less are of very poor quality, those with values of 75 to 82 percent are of moderate quality and foods with a dry matter digestibility of greater than 82 percent are high quality.
In general, raw diets that contain little starch will have digestibility coefficients (percentages) that are slightly higher than those of a dry food made with comparable ingredients. However, if the raw food contains uncooked plant starches (potato, tapioca, corn), digestibility values will decrease because of the inability of dogs to digest uncooked starch. Of course, dog owners can only make purchasing decisions based upon a product's digestibility if they are provided this information in the first place (which they are not).
In fact, as I recently discovered, this information is denied even when a consumer requests it directly from the company. This also is a bit odd, seeing that companies promote their foods as high quality (and often as highly digestible). I contacted companies that produced more than 30 different brands of dog food and politely requested that they send me protein and dry matter digestibility values for their adult maintenance dog food. Of the 32 requests I sent, I received no response at all in 27 cases, even though many of these stated on their "request for information" pages that a response would be sent within 48 hours. Of the five responses that I received, two brands said that they do not measure the digestibility of their foods but that their foods are made from highly digestible ingredients and so are very digestible (huh?). In other words, "we do not measure it, but trust us when we tell you that our foods are really, really digestible." Amazingly, one company even provided a value for the food digestibility that they do not measure, telling me that their foods are 85 to 88 percent digestible. (Note: Do not believe data that have not been measured.) A third company assured me only that "our foods are extremely digestible." Only two companies of the 32 requests that I sent provided actual data, both of which fell within the range of being highly digestible. Too bad more companies are not choosing to walk their digestibility talk, even though they are more than happy to talk the digestibility talk in their claims. Bottom line: if high digestibility or quality ingredients are claimed, ask for digestibility data from the company. They should provide this information if they are making quality claims to consumers.
Ingredient Source and Manufacturer
This means that the dog food must be both sourced and produced within the United States. If more than a "negligible" amount of the ingredients are imported, then the company cannot legally make this claim. Unfortunately, neither the FTC nor AAFCO specifies exactly what percentage of a food is more than "negligible," which leaves this regulation open for at least some interpretation. Still, if you read a "Made in the USA" claim on a pet food package, you can also assume that most, if not all, of the ingredients in that food were sourced within the U.S.
The Take-Away on Label Claims
Adapted from Dog Food Logic: Making Smart Decisions for Your Dog in an Age of Too Many Choices, by Linda P. Case; published by Dogwise Publishing. Used with permission.
News: Guest Posts
Book Review: Dog Food Logic
How wonderful if you could pose this question just once in your dog's life and receive a perfect answer that would last a lifetime. Imagine if there were a 'right' formula, and once you know it, you could feed your dog forever and ever on the same exquisite diet. Your dog, in return, would be the happiest and healthiest doggie camper there ever was.
Unfortunately, "What should I feed my dog?" is not the question we should be asking. In fact, "What should I feed my dog" is akin to the infomercial that comes on at 3 AM informing you that if you just buy this Mega-Blast Belt (for three low monthly payments of $19.99), six-pack abs will follow. Both fall into a quick-fix category — the "right" product, the "right" answer — that unfortunately doesn't exist.
Instead, the question that will last you a lifetime is, "How should I feed my dog?" This is where Linda Case, M.S. comes to the rescue. I don't mean to be superhero-y about it, but Case's new book, Dog Food Logic: Making Smart Decisions for Your Dog in an Age of Too Many Choices is a unique work designed to help readers make informed, science-based decisions on what and how to feed our beloved companion dogs. As one veterinarian offers, "Dog Food Logic cuts through the noise and chaos and provides pet owners with a rational, science-based approach to evaluating their pets' dietary needs and their feeding choices" (The Skeptvet Blog).
Linda Case knows a thing or two about animal nutrition. She earned her B.S. in Animal Science at Cornell University and her M.S. in Canine/Feline Nutrition at the University of Illinois. She maintains the well-received blog, The Science Dog, and has written numerous books on companion animal nutrition, training and behavior. I had the pleasure of meeting her at the Cats in Context conference at Canisius College in 2013 (Case spoke on cat nutrition, and I gave a talk on research into whether dogs and cats in the home can be friends — they can).
But back to dog food. If you are expecting a dry read on dog nutrition and diet, you've come to the wrong place. Dog Food Logic is a page turner, jam-packed with real-world examples that you can easily relate to. Case unpacks label claims, fad diets and the wonderfully persuasive field of pet food marketing. What does it mean when a food is 'recommended by veterinarians or breeders?' Who is Chef Michael, and should you trust him? And who's keeping our dog food safe?
Throughout the book, Case discusses research into canine nutrition and diet in a way that is easy to digest, if you'll pardon the pun. For example, studies have investigated:
This is just the tip of the iceberg, and since I can't possibly summarize all the topics and findings covered in Case's book, the above are intentional teasers. To find out more, read the book.
Case, L. 2014. Dog Food Logic: Making Smart Decisions for Your Dog in an Age of Too Many Choices. Dogwise Publishing.
Case, L. The Science Dog blog.
Hecht, J. 2013. Dogs and Cats in the Home: Happiness for All? Dog Spies and Do You Believe in Dog?
McKenzie, B. The SkeptVet blog.
This article first appeard on Dog Spies, Scientific American. Used with permission.
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Holiday Travel & Home Security
Last year the Williams family traveled to New Orleans the week before Christmas. When they returned to their home in Frisco late Christmas Eve, they discovered their home had been burglarized. All the Christmas presents they had so carefully wrapped were gone, and their home was a total mess. Unfortunately, the holidays can be a prime time for burglars to strike. The abundance of new and fabulous gifts combined with unattended homes while people shop and travel, make for tempting targets. Whether you are traveling for a long time or are gone for just a day, make sure your home is safe and secure with these few easy tips. Make it look like you're home. Leave on some lights, and have a radio or TV playing. Don't let mail or newspapers pile up. Make sure your trusted neighbors know you're gone. Proudly display your DFW Security sign. Arm your security system. Make sure your landscaping is trimmed and doesn't provide any hiding spots near entry points. Don't advertise your absence on social media. When you check in on FaceBook somewhere far away, burglars know you won't be home for a while. Wait to post those vacation photos until you are home. That beautiful beach pic you posted on Instagram tells thieves your home is an easy target. Get Smart Security. DFW Security can help make your home secure his holiday with one app for controlling lights, locks, cameras, garage doors, thermostats and more. Professional alarm monitoring means we will be watching your home 24/7/365 – doing our part to make sure you have a very merry Christmas this year. Get Started...read more
How Burglars Break in Homes
A news station in Oregon mailed 86 surveys to burglars currently in prison asking them how they broke into homes, what was a deterrent, and what wasn't. A summary of their responses are listed below. 1. How did you typically break into a home or apartment? Most inmates broke in through an unlocked door or window. Several burglars kicked the door open. "I would kick in the door rather than break glass. Loud bangs are better than loud glass breaking, plus you run the risk of getting cut," said one inmate. 2. Once inside, what was the first thing you looked to steal? Jewelry, electronics, cash and credit cards are all attractive to burglars. Inmates also added collectibles and guns. "NRA sticker on car bumper = Lots of guns to steal," wrote one burglar. 3. Where did you look for hidden valuables? Most burglars started by searching the master bedroom for valuables, then moved through the rest of the house. "Everywhere! From the stove and freezer, to the fish tank and toilet tank, book shelves and in boxes of cereal," said an inmate. 4. What time of the day did you prefer to break in? Burglars prefer breaking in early morning or afternoon. "Between 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Anyone that was home for lunch should be gone by then and most kids should all still be in school," wrote a convicted burglar. 5. Did home protection or security signs posted outside the home deter you? Burglars had mixed opinions about home security signs. Some burglars said it didn't faze them. Others said they knew how to disable alarms or avoid setting them off. 6. Did pets in the home, like a dog, make you think twice? If a homeowner had a big, loud dog most burglars would stay away. Smaller dogs don't seem to bother them. "Dogs are a deal breaker for me," said one inmate. "Big breeds, home protectors are the best to keep people out." 7. Did you typically knock on the front door before breaking into a home? Yes. All of the inmates who responded said they would knock on the front door before breaking in. 8. If someone answered the door, what would you do or say? "Act like I was lost or looking for a friend." "I would approach the resident as though they had posted an ad on Craigslist." "Say wrong house, sorry and thank you." "Ask if they'd seen my dog and leave." "Sometimes I would wear nice clothing and print a questionnaire off the Internet and carry a clipboard and see if they could spare a moment for an anonymous survey." 9. If a home alarm system went off, what would you do? Most intruders said they would leave immediately if a security alarm went off. "I would try and turn it off or get the hell out of there," said one burglar. 10. If there was a security camera visible, would it keep you from breaking in? Generally, burglars agreed security cameras were a deterrent. But some said it also likely signaled there were valuables inside the home. 11. Did lights on in the home make you think twice? Responses were mixed regarding lights on in a home. Some said it was a deterrent. But one burglar said the combination of lights on and...read more
10 Simple Ways to Save Money in your New Home
You've just moved in to a new home! Congratulations! Now it's time to start paying for it…ouch! Fortunately, there a few simple and inexpensive things you can do to save money by making your home more energy efficient. Take a few minutes to walk around your new home and see if you can use any of these 10 simple ways to save money in your new home. Install a new air filter Replacing the air filter for your HVAC unit(s) regularly allows your heating and air conditioning system to operate more efficiently without restricted airflow. Chances are high that the person who you bought your home from didn't leave you a brand new filter. Changing it right away can save you money on that first energy bill. Lower the temperature on your hot water heater Save money in your new home in 10 about seconds. A max temperature of 120 degrees is recommended for your hot water heater. Keeping it any higher is unnecessary, and uses a lot more energy to maintain that setting. You most likely won't notice the change in your water, but you will notice it on your energy bill. Install ceiling fans If you don't already have them, adding ceiling fans to as many rooms as possible cuts down on your heating and cooling expense. Reverse them in the winter to pull air up. During the summer they should blow the air down. The air circulation will help you feel warmer or cooler, so you can adjust your thermostat down or up a few degrees to comfortably save money in your new home. Check and clean your vents Even a small obstruction in your HVAC ducts can cut down on efficiency. Keeping the ducts clear and the vents free from dust-bunnies means the air can flow faster to where you need it to be. Cleaning services often overlook vents, so don't assume the previous homeowner took care of them. Install a smart thermostat Smart thermostats are inexpensive and readily available, and can significantly reduce your energy bill. The best ones, like the Smart Thermostat from DFW Security, know when you are home or away, can be programmed and adjusted on your phone or computer, offer insights and recommendations based on your activity, shut off airflow in case of a fire, offer location-based adjustments, and offer text alerts and push notifications. Seal Air Leaks Do a walk-through of your new home looking for places where unwanted air can come in or out. Common culprits are around doors and windows. Buy some inexpensive weather stripping or caulking and stop your money from blowing out the window. Plant Trees The right trees planted in the right place can make a big difference in the energy efficiency of your new home. Plant deciduous trees strategically to block direct sunlight from your windows when they have leaves in warm months. When they lose their leaves, the sun will be allowed through to warm your home in the cold months. Install Smart Lights Upgrading to energy-efficient LED light bulbs will save you money in your new home. Adding smart lights or a smart light controller saves even more. With our app you can control lights from your phone, set up a schedule, or have lights be controlled by your location or...read more
How to Change the Battery in your Smart Garage Door Sensor
Changing the Battery in your Smart Garage Door Sensor is Easy. If you receive a "Garage Door Malfunction" message from your DFW Security app, you probably just need to change the battery in your smart garage door sensor. Follow these easy instructions to quickly change the battery and get it working again. First be aware that there are 2 types of garage door sensors – one that only shows whether your overhead garage door is open or closed, and one that actually opens or closes it. If you are normally able to open and close your garage door remotely using our app, then you have a smart garage door sensor and this is the article for you. Locate the sensor. It is usually attached with Velcro or double-sided tape to the upper corner of your garage door, inside the garage. If Velcro is used, pull the sensor off the door for easy access. Take off the cover. The two halves separate rather easily. Remove the old battery by sliding it out of its holder. You may need to use a narrow object like a flat head screwdriver or paperclip to push it out from the back side. If you haven't already purchased a new battery, you can take this one with you to the store to make it easier to locate. The battery needed is a 3V disc –shape called "CR2032". They can be found at many retailers like Walmart or Home Depot, and even in most grocery stores, usually by the hearing aid batteries. Slide the new battery into place. The shiny side with the + and CR2032 should be facing up. Put the 2 halves back together until they click. Re-mount the sensor to the garage door in the same location you removed it from. Everything should work now, but in some cases you may have to log out and then back in to your app before the changes take effect. If you are still having problems, contact the DFW Security service department at (877) 372-0350. We are happy to...read more
Home Automation App | Back to School
School is back in session, and with it comes new challenges. With countless activities, rising expenses, hectic schedules, meals on the run and mounds of homework, managing your home can rise to a whole new level of complicated. Our affordable Home Automation App makes organizing your home amid all this chaos simple and efficient. An Extra Set of Eyes Did you ever wish you could be everywhere at once? If you have kids, you probably have. While we don't claim to be an omniscient being, we can help keep an eye on your home while you're not there. Here a just a few of the reasons parents like our home automation app. When your kids arrive home, you can get a text message alert with an attached video clip so you know they made it home safely. Learn about Video Monitoring. If someone rings the door bell, you can see and hear who is at the door from your smart phone with our Doorbell Camera. You can receive an instant alert if your kids access an area that is off limits – like the liquor cabinet or master bedroom. Remote Control Let's face it. Kids are forgetful. With our home automation app, you can use your smart phone to lock and unlock doors, open and close garage doors, turn thermostats up and down, turn lights on and off, and arm and disarm your security system. Not only can you solve these little problems when they arise, but you can make sure you are aware of them right away with alerts and reminders. Know when doors are left open, lights are left on, security systems are armed, and more. Time Management Every minute is precious when you have kids in school. Save time with an efficient home management system. Program one-touch functions to make daily tasks easier. For example, the Scenes feature on our app allows you to press one button – then watch all the lights turn off, the doors lock, the garage door close, the thermostat turn down and the security system armed. No need to run around the house checking all the lights and doors when it is time to leave. Set up other scenes like Movie Time or Bedtime to save even more of those precious minutes. 24 Hour Protection It is tempting to put security on the back burner this time of year, but protecting your home and family is even more important now. Since a state-of-the-art alarm system is included with our home automation app, it makes sense to have our highly-rated professional alarm monitoring company watching over your home day and night. An Affordable All-In-One Home Automation App The smartest way to simplify your home management is with one app that controls multiple systems in your home. Even smarter is an app (and automation system to back it up) that is extremely affordable (free equipment, and around $50 month!) and a strong local company that truly cares about your family. Call us today for an exact quote based on your individual needs. Your price could be more or less! For more on how our home automation app can help you manage your home and family, view 10 Reasons Home Automation Should Be on Your Back-to-School List, or Home Automation Systems: Bad News for...read more
Burglar Alarm System
If you are looking for a burglar alarm system in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, you have a lot of choices. While it is great that there are so many home security companies here to choose from, trying to find the right one can leave your head spinning! Even once you've found the right company, you still have to decide what type of system and services you need. I'm hoping this post will help you understand some of your options. Not Just for Burglars Anymore Alarm systems of the past only notified the central alarm monitoring station when there was a break-in or intrusion. In fact, they were, and often still are, called intrusion alarm systems. While modern systems still protect against burglaries, they also do much more. With mobile applications, wireless 2 way communication, home automation, video monitoring and more; home security is just the beginning of what these systems can do. Learn more about integrated home automation. Professional Monitoring, Self-Monitoring or Both Top-rated professional alarm monitoring of your burglar alarm system is extremely reasonable with many companies (ours starts at just $12.95 month), and earns you up to a 20% discount on your annual homeowner's insurance premium. If you want to forego that extra level of protection, you may choose to self-monitor. The best option is to utilize both. With real-time notifications to your smart phone, you will know what's going on at home even when you're not there, and the monitoring center will have the emergency responders on their way if needed. You can even have video clips automatically sent to you via text message when there is an emergency, or anytime anything happens you want to know about! Learn more about text and email alerts. Wireless vs. Hardwired Let's take a look at some of the Pros and Cons of a hardwired versus wireless burglar alarm system. HARDWIRED PROS No interference from other wireless devices No batteries to change Price might be lower WIRELESS PROS No wires to be cut Can be installed almost anywhere More functionality No home phone line needed HARDWIRED CONS Wires can be cut, rendering the alarm system useless More difficult to install Wires may show, and/or limit where components can be installed WIRELESS CONS Could cost more Requires batteries (for wireless components, not wireless transmission) As you may have noticed, "wireless" can refer to two different things – either the burglar alarm system components and how they communicate with the main control panel or keypad, or how the alarm system communicates with the central alarm monitoring dispatch center. Expanded Features In addition to detecting a break-in, security systems of today can include a host of other helpful features. Here are some to look for: Mobile App – for remote operation of the security system, arming reminders and more. Home Automation – control of lights, locks, cameras, thermostats, garage doors, blinds, etc. Video Monitoring – view cameras on mobile app, doorbell cameras, video alerts, and recording. 2 Way Communication – agents speak directly into the home via loudspeaker. Crash & Smash Protection – Enables alarm transmission even when the system is disabled or destroyed. Compare traditional alarm systems to smart security systems. Selecting the right burglar alarm system is an important step in protecting your home and family. If...read more
Compare Home Security Systems
When you compare home security systems, you want to look at several different factors to ensure an "apples to apples" comparison. The type of security equipment, the form of alarm communication, and included features are important to evaluate. In addition, you should compare the companies offering the equipment and services for reputation, experience and customer service. Finally, price should be a factor as well. To aid in your decision-making process, I will briefly discuss the options for each of these categories. Compare Home Security Systems Equipment There are only a handful of alarm system manufacturers. The most popular in the U.S. are DSC, Honeywell, GE and Nortek (2Gig). Any system manufactured by one of these companies is acceptable, although older systems may not be as reliable or compatible with modern features and communication. Specifically, older house alarm systems are probably not wireless. Continue reading for more specific information about wireless versus hardwired, and wireless versus landline transmission. Wired or Wireless? The term wireless can refer to either the equipment or the method of communication. A wireless security system means the components (door sensors, motion detectors, etc.) don't need to be hardwired to the master control panel. Wireless communication means a standard home phone line is not necessary to send alarm signals to the central station monitoring the home. Wireless equipment is more for convenience of installation and a clean appearance, while wireless monitoring is actually a more reliable and secure way to protect your home. Learn more about wireless alarm monitoring. Security System Features In the past, alarm systems were only useful when there was an alarm. Now security systems can do some truly amazing things! Monitor when doors and windows (even overhead garage doors) open and close, even when the system is not armed. Control locks, lights, appliances, thermostats and more. Include video and still images – with image sensors, doorbell cameras, indoor/outdoor cameras, and lowlight cameras. Transmit alarm signals when the power is out, internet is down, and even when the entire system is disabled or destroyed. Learn about Crash & Smash Protection. Use a mobile app to monitor and control the whole system, including real-time notifications and text alerts. Compare home security systems features for basic and smart alarm systems. Comparing Home Security Companies Tools like Google reviews, Angie's List, and the Better Business Bureau can help distinguish a great company from a terrible one. A few bad reviews are okay (nobody's perfect) but what were the negative comments? Did the company respond? Does the same problem keep coming up again and again? Friends and family can be a great source for recommendations, and even a quick post on Facebook asking for referrals can be helpful. Call the company you are evaluating to get a feel for their customer service. Make sure the company you choose has fair prices, a good selection of high quality equipment, and highly rated monitoring service. The U.S.A.A. rating of 5 Diamonds is the highest rank for alarm monitoring companies. Comparing Prices An exact price can be hard to find on the internet. Because there are so many options and each home and family is unique, costs can vary significantly. Make sure you know what is included in your price so you can compare apples to apples. Alarm monitoring of...read more
Scenes | (Another) New Home Automation Feature
As you probably know, we at DFW Security LOVE to add value for our customers, and are regularly improving our already award-winning mobile application. Last month we added Scenes – another new home automation feature. What are Scenes? Scenes are little buttons that make managing your home faster and easier. They are pre-programmed one-touch buttons that control multiple home automation devices from your mobile app. For example, you may choose to have an Away button. When you press that one button, it turns off all the lights, locks all the doors, turns the thermostat to an energy-saving temperature, closes the garage door and sets the alarm. You can customize your button(s) with any title, and specify any associated actions you choose. How do they work? Since our home automation system already has the ability to control so many devices in your home (thermostats, lights, cameras, garage doors, locks, alarm, etc.) from the same app, the addition of Scenes simply makes it even easier to control those devices with the touch of only one button- instead of multiple buttons in the same app. Because they can be customized, they make managing your home as easy as you want it to be. What are some examples? The 4 pre-built buttons are Home, Away, Sleep and Wake Up. In my home, I added a Mom button and a Dad button. I like the house a certain way (warm, bright and locked), and my husband likes it another way (cold, dark and unlocked). We also use a Bedtime button that turns off our son's TV, turns off all the indoor lights, locks the doors, arms the security system in Stay mode and adjusts the thermostat to nice and cool. We've been thinking about adding a TV or Movie button that sets the lighting just right and locks all the doors. How do I get it? If you already have a smart security system with home automation from DFW Security, all you have to do is update our app on your mobile device. If you have your apps set to automatically update, you may already notice the 4 pre-set buttons on your home screen. Scenes are also already added to the website if you login from a computer. To program your buttons, simply click on the > by Scenes on the home page of your home automation app. Click on + to add a new button, or to edit an existing button, click on the one you want to change and select Edit. The arrows are to re-order how the buttons appear. If you need any help, don't hesitate to call and ask. We are here for you! To learn more about Smart Security and home automation, visit these other helpful pages. Home AutomationCompare Basic vs. Smart Security100 Ways to Customize Your Home Automation...read more
Doorbell Camera
You may have seen some ads lately for a doorbell camera that you can view on your smart phone. This post will tell you more about what it is and isn't, how it works, and what it does. DFW Security is currently in the testing phase of this device, and we are not yet offering it to our customers. We like to stay on the cutting edge of technology, but we believe in making sure a product is absolutely fantastic before we start putting it in hundreds of homes. The SkyBell The SkyBell is the doorbell camera we are currently testing and will soon offer to our customers if we determine it is worthy. It integrates with our current all-in-one mobile app – so you won't need a separate app (unlike most other companies). What it is… The SkyBell is a doorbell, camera, microphone, speaker, and motion sensor all in one. If someone rings your doorbell, or if there is motion in front of the doorbell, it allows you to see, hear, and talk to, whoever is at your door. It is customizable, so you choose when and how you want to be notified. What it isn't… So far in our testing, we have discovered it is not instantaneous or automatic. You still have to click at least one button to view the camera, speak and listen. The sound and image quality could be better, but it does the trick. While it is a cool gadget that does increase your security and awareness, I would not recommend it as a replacement for full size cameras and a home security system. But again, it is definitely better than nothing, and is a great enhancement to a smart security system. How it works… The doorbell camera is wireless, and uses your home's wi-fi to connect to your mobile device. You specify the devices (smart phone, tablet, etc.) that you want to notify when someone rings your doorbell. You can choose a push notification, a text message or even an email. You also determine if and how to be notified when there is motion in front of the doorbell. If you want to respond, you click open on your mobile app to listen, speak and view the video. If you have our smart system, you could also unlock the door remotely. Note: Other doorbell cameras from other companies may not offer all these features and customizations. What it does… The doorbell camera offers convenience. You don't have to get up to see who is at your door. You can see and talk to them, even if you are not there. Because it can record video based on motion or the doorbell being pressed, it adds security just like a traditional camera. At DFW Security, safety and convenience is what we are all about. We hope to conclude our testing of the SkyBell soon; and will let you know when/if it is available. And because we are known for value, you can be sure it will be at a great price. Check back soon! UPDATE… IT'S HERE! We have completed testing. The Doorbell Camera is now available. Get Started...read more
Is Home Automation a Luxury or a Necessity?
Why Not Both? When you pair home automation with home security, you combine the safety and peace of mind of knowing your home is protected, with the luxury of the latest wireless technology to manage your home efficiently. Why our Home Automation is a Necessity While other companies offer complex home automation systems costing thousands of dollars, they rarely integrate with your security system. Our systems are able to do more (for less $), because they work hand-in-hand with our smart security system. With the alarm system as the center, security becomes the primary focus, and allows the automation features to perform better. Just in case you were wondering, home security IS a necessity. If you are already going to pay to protect your home, shouldn't you have the best protection? Our smart system uses dedicated wireless two-way communication and patented technology to ensure the best protection available. Now for the Luxury Part Just because it offers the best protection, doesn't mean it can't be fun! Our award-winning app makes controlling your home easy, and the technology really is amazing. For example, you can program a specific scenario like this: When your kids get home and open your garage door, your door automatically unlocks, the alarm disarms, the hallway light goes on, the thermostat locks on a temperature, and your cameras take a video and text it to you. Your smart thermostats can be linked to your cell phones to automatically adjust based on your location, so you aren't paying to heat or cool the house when you aren't even home. That's just the beginning of all this extremely affordable home automation system can do. Learn more about it here. Combine luxury and necessity with a smart home automation system from DFW Security. Call today for details. Get Started...read more


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You may think the day would never come when preaching the Gospel would be illegal in a Western country—when governments would restrict what Christians can teach.
You would be wrong. The persecution against the Church has taken a decisive turn in the cradle of civil liberty—the United Kingdom (UK). And it will happen in America, also, if we do not wake up to the danger.
In London last month, the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights recommended regulations that would make it illegal for private, religious schools to teach that homosexual conduct is immoral. The committee claimed the regulations are needed to combat discrimination against homosexuals.
And we know about this. Last summer, the British government closed down our IFI unit because we teach that sex should be limited to heterosexual marriage. And if these regulations violate the rights of Christians—what does the government say? "Too bad."
Luke Gormally, a fellow at London's Linacre Centre, a Christian bioethics institute, put it this way: "The Committee could not be clearer in saying that they believe the freedom to live a practicing homosexual lifestyle trumps the freedom to live a religious lifestyle."
The committee explicitly said that no exemption should be made for Christian schools. So, unbelievable though it sounds, Gormally notes, when it comes to sexual morality, the committee would make it illegal for Christian schools "to teach that Christianity and its principles are 'objectively true.'"
Christian schools will not be alone in seeing their religious freedom stripped away. If this law passes, it will be difficult, if not impossible, for ministers to share the Bible's teachings on sexual morality. Property owners who do not want, for moral reasons, to rent property to homosexuals will be breaking the law. So will Christian printers who refuse to print pro-gay literature...
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It's official. The Catholic Knight is retired. I'm hanging up the helmet and passing the torch. There will be no more articles, no more commentaries, no more calls to action. THIS BLOG IS CLOSED. I've spent a very long time thinking about this, I believe the time has come, and is a bit overdue. I want to thank my readers for everything, but most especially for your encouragement and your willingness to go out there and fight the good fight. So, that being the case, I've spend the last several weeks looking for bloggers who are fairly active, and best represent something akin to the way I think and what I believe. I recommend the following blogs for my readers to bookmark and check on regularly. Pick one as your favourite, or pick them all. They are all great.....


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Industry news regarding pharmaceutical prescription and non prescription drugs supplied by Planet Drugs Direct
There's No Rx for the Bad Taste Big Pharma Leaves In Our Mouths
When the CEO of Turin Pharmaceuticals, Martin Shkreli, grinned duplicitously at the camera during an interview after he and his company astronomically raised the price of Daraprim, which is a drug used to treat Toxoplasma gondii infections, more than 5,000 fold, there was a sharp and immediate backlash. "Pharma Bro," however, isn't the only CEO, … Continue reading There's No Rx for the Bad Taste Big Pharma Leaves In Our Mouths
National Survey Shows Large Support of Personal Importation
Americans spent $310 billion on various medications in 2015. Millions of people across the United States have been impacted by the rapid price increase of prescription drugs. Those who have not been directly impacted most likely have a friend or family member who is paying far too much for their medication. These high prices have … Continue reading National Survey Shows Large Support of Personal Importation
Patents Versus The People: Big Pharma's Game
The pharmaceutical market is one that has been quickly evolving over the past decade, and it's not in a way that's favorable or beneficial to patients. In fact, some patients have been knocked right out of the ability to buy medication that can save their lives. Some medications have jumped in price to as much … Continue reading Patents Versus The People: Big Pharma's Game
Big Pharma's Newest Scare Campaign
Ads for medication and healthcare services used to be friendly and compassionate. Now it seems as if the majority of providers and manufacturers are into scaring the citizens to sell their products. Big Pharma has released a string of unnerving and disturbing commercials that are geared toward extracting an immediate reaction. The desired reaction: Terrified … Continue reading Big Pharma's Newest Scare Campaign
Big, Bad Pharma: An Unnecessary Evil
Big Pharma, or the pharmaceutical industry's giant corporations, have earned record profits, falsified clinical trial data and corrupted the healthcare industry according to many industry critics including a recent report posted on Globalresearch.ca.[1] The industry's story parallels the history of other corporate monopolies such as Big Oil, the Railroad Industry, Big Agriculture, banking interests and … Continue reading Big, Bad Pharma: An Unnecessary Evil
The EpiPen Scandal: Big, Bad Pharma Is At It Again
As if medications aren't expensive enough, big pharmaceutical companies are raising prices once again. This time, it's for the EpiPen. This is a device that is needed by those who suffer from severe allergic reactions. They are often used with children who experience a reaction while at school as this is one of the places … Continue reading The EpiPen Scandal: Big, Bad Pharma Is At It Again
US Drug Prices Continue to Soar
Countless individuals across the country have to take some form of prescription drug or another. Whether it be to deal with the pain from a car accident or because they are battling cancer, prescription drug use is more prevalent than what you might think. Even though some are fortunate to have health insurance to cover … Continue reading US Drug Prices Continue to Soar
Big Pharma's Profit Problem Remains
Consumers have been infuriated about the way that pharmaceutical companies have been raising the prices of their products. The outcry has been so strong that the media has covered this issue extensively and done many stories about it. Politicians and health insurance companies have also spoken out unfavorably about the price increases. However, the massive … Continue reading Big Pharma's Profit Problem Remains
The Sad Truth: Big Hikes On Drug Prices Within USA
The high price of drugs in the United States has been a popular topic during the past two decades. However, the situation has become significantly worse since 2011. The past five years have seen a 100 percent increase in the prices of four of the country's top 10 most popular drugs. This has helped contribute … Continue reading The Sad Truth: Big Hikes On Drug Prices Within USA
The Truth Behind Big Pharma's Spending
The price of name-brand drugs in the United States has been a hot topic of conversation for many years. However, the problem is now much worse than it has ever been before. The prices that some companies are charging for their drugs are now so expensive that even people with a decent income will have … Continue reading The Truth Behind Big Pharma's Spending


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