The Importance Of Dog Food Nutrition

Dog food is specially designed and formulated for the consumption of dogs and related canines in food. Dogs are considered omnivores, with a carnivore bias.

The nutritional value ofdog food lies in the ingredients, containing a mix of vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients that make up the necessary diet. If a dog does not receive the proper nutrients from its food, it could develop various diseases that may become fatal.

As mentioned, dogs are considered omnivorous, but carnivores do have certain requirements that a dog diet should contain. These include meat, bones, and other dietary supplements.

A dog eating such a diet is likely to get a number of health problems. This could include obesity or an under-developed digestive system. It also means that the dog is expected to consume more calories than he needs due to a lack of exercise.

There are also cases when dogs that do not eat properly and do not receive a proper diet may suffer from respiratory or kidney disorders. On the other hand, in several instances in which a dog is eating a good quality diet with all the nutrients required will be more likely to survive and live a long and healthy life.

However, to ensure that your dog receives the proper diet and avoid problems related to nutrition, you must consult a veterinarian about feeding him.

The first thing you need to determine in determining the right kind of dog’s diet is its specific nutritional requirements. Since different dog breeds may have specific requirements, you need to figure out which one you need to feed to your dog to ensure that it lives a healthy life.

Different dog breeds may require various things to make sure they live a healthy life, including particular nutrients so that they can digest food properly and have an excellent digestive system. You should consult your vet about the right foods for your specific dog to ensure that you give it the right kind of nutrition to help keep it fit and healthy.

Your vet can assess your dog’s current diet and can then determine if your dog needs dog food specially formulated for his breed or not. Some foods are specially made for dogs depending on the species of the dog.

Since each dog has its own specific nutritional needs, dog food made especially for them can help them achieve their potential. By giving your dog a well-balanced diet that contains all the essential nutrients that it needs to stay healthy, you can guarantee that your dog will live a longer and happier life and that he will continue to grow up strong and healthy.

Finding Healthy Dog Food

Not just does a healthy dog’s quality of life improve when they are fed healthy dog food with rich high-quality ingredients, their coats will also be shinier, they’ll have healthier teeth, and their bulk will be held in check. The best dog foods contain no artificial colors or preservatives and no preservatives at all, as well as no additives. They also contain plenty of the nutrients that your dog needs for proper digestive health, bone growth, and overall good health.

These naturally occurring and natural products are safe for dogs to consume and do not present any dangers to them. These products will not cause them to develop allergic reactions or be poisoned, either. These healthy dog foods will provide them with plenty of energy and a healthy diet to keep them fit and vibrant, while being able to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight as needed. They will be able to live longer with less illness than with less nutritious foods.

Your dog’s weight, age, breed, activity level, and even sex will influence the type of healthy dog food you should provide. If your dog is a senior dog or has developed some medical conditions, or has had surgery done, it’s best that you choose a food designed for this type of dog.

When choosing dog foods, select one that is made with all natural ingredients and that doesn’t contain the ingredients found in artificial foods that can be harmful to your dog. Choose one that is made in a facility that follows FDA guidelines when manufacturing its own dog foods and that contains none of the harmful chemicals used in the production of commercial foods.

A great way to check out these types of healthy food is to purchase it from a pet store or online, then read up on its label and see if it includes the ingredients you want your dog to eat.

When selecting healthy foods for senior dogs, remember to choose a diet that is low in fat and high in fiber. It is important that they stay in shape for the remainder of their lives so they can keep moving around and do physical activities, so you need to make sure they receive the proper amount of exercise to remain healthy.

If you know how old your dog is, choose one of these healthy dog foods and then add to it as they grow older. to ensure they have enough protein and essential vitamins and minerals for their growing body.

Healthy dog foods can range from the high-priced to the very affordable and they come in a variety of flavors, shapes and sizes to cater to each dog’s needs. Whatever your budget, there is sure to be an affordable and healthy dog food available to meet your dog’s needs.

When purchasing, be sure to check out the label first and check with your veterinarian on any of the ingredients you plan to include in your dog’s diet to make sure that your dog is getting the vitamins and nutrients they need to stay healthy.

You should also be aware of how much protein and fiber your dog has to eat each day to maintain a balanced diet. These are not mandatory nutrients, and many breeds of dogs will only need the minimum amount of both.

If you notice any problems such as bloating, diarrhea, or weight loss, contact your veterinarian as soon as possible so they can correct the problems.

Australian health workers to close intensive care units in Victoria next week

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Members of Australia’s Health Services Union (HSU) will go on strike in Victoria next week in a dispute over stalled wage and career structure negotiations. Over 5000 physiotherapists, speech pathologists and radiation therapists will walk off the job next week, effectively closing the state’s 68 largest health services.

The strike will force the closure of intensive care units and emergency departments across the state.

It is feared the strike could continue into Easter.

National secretary of the HSU, Kathy Jackson said admissions would be crippled, while intensive care patients would have to be evacuated to New South Wales, Tasmania and South Australia as hospitals will not be able to perform tests or administer treatment.

“When an ambulance shows up you can’t admit a patient without an X-ray being available, you can’t intubate them and you can’t operate on them,” she said.

“If something goes wrong in an ICU you need to be able to X-ray, use nuclear medicine or any diagnostic procedure,” said Ms Jackson.

Ms Jackson said the HSU offered arbitration last year, but the state government refused. “They’re not interested in settling disputes, they hope that we are just going to go away.”

“We’re not going away, we’ve gone back and balloted the whole public health workforce in Victoria, those ballots were successful, 97 percent approval rating,” she said.

The HSU is urging the government to commence serious negotiations to resolve the dispute before industrial action commenced.

The government has offered the union a 3.25 per cent pay increase, in line with other public sector workers but the union has demanded more, but stopped short of specifying a figure.

Victorian Premier John Brumby said the claim would be settled according to the government’s wages policy. “The Government is always willing and wanting to sit down and negotiate with the relevant organisations . . . we have a wages policy based around an increase of 3.25 per cent and, above that, productivity offset,” he told parliament.

The union claims it is also arguing against a lack of career structure, which has caused many professionals to leave the health service. Ms Jackson said wages and career structures in Victoria were behind other states.

Victorian Opposition Leader Ted Baillieu said he was not in support of the proposed strike and called on the government to meet with unions. “There could not be a more serious threat to our health system than has been announced today.”

“We now have to do whatever is possible to stop this strike from proceeding,” he said.

The opposition leader will meet with the union at 11:30 AM today.

Victorian Hospitals Industry Association industrial relations services manager Simon Chant said hospitals were looking at the possible impact and warned that patients may have to be evacuated interstate if the strike goes ahead.

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Asbestos controversy aboard Scientology ship Freewinds

Friday, May 16, 2008

Controversy has arisen over the reported presence of blue asbestos on the MV Freewinds, a cruise ship owned by the Church of Scientology. According to the Saint Martin newspaper The Daily Herald and the shipping news journal Lloyd’s List, the Freewinds was sealed in April and local public health officials on the Caribbean island of Curaçao where the ship is docked began an investigation into the presence of asbestos dust on the ship. Former Scientologist Lawrence Woodcraft supervised work on the ship in 1987, and attested to the presence of blue asbestos on the Freewinds in an affidavit posted to the Internet in 2001. Woodcraft, a licensed architect by profession, gave a statement to Wikinews and commented on the recent events.

According to The Daily Herald, the Freewinds was in the process of being renovated by the Curaçao Drydock Company. The article states that samples taken from paneling in the ship were sent to the Netherlands, where an analysis revealed that they “contained significant levels of blue asbestos”. An employee of the Curaçao Drydock Company told Radar Online in an April 30 article that the Freewinds has been docked and sealed, and confirmed that an article about asbestos ran in the local paper.

Lloyd’s List reported that work on the interior of the Freewinds was suspended on April 27 after health inspectors found traces of blue asbestos on the ship. According to Lloyd’s List, Frank Esser, Curaçao Drydock Company’s interim director, joined Curaçao’s head of the department of labor affairs Christiene van der Biezen along with the head of the local health department Tico Ras and two inspectors in an April 25 inspection of the ship. “We are sending someone so that they can tell us what happened, where it came from, since when it has been there,” said Panama Maritime Authority’s director of merchant marine Alfonso Castillero in a statement to Lloyd’s List.

The Church of Scientology purchased the ship, then known as the Bohème, in 1987, through an organization called Flag Ship Trust. After being renovated and refitted, it was put into service in June 1988. The ship is used by the Church of Scientology for advanced Scientology training in “Operating Thetan” levels, as well as for spiritual retreats for its members. Curaçao has been the ship’s homeport since it was purchased by the Church of Scientology.

According to his 2001 statement, Lawrence Woodcraft had been an architect in London, England since 1975, and joined Scientology’s elite “Sea Organization” (Sea Org) in 1986. He wrote that he was asked by the Sea Org to work on the Freewinds in 1987, and during his work on the ship “noticed a powdery blue fibrous substance approximately 1 ½” thick between the paint and the steel wall,” which he believed to be asbestos. He also discovered what he thought was blue asbestos in other parts of the ship, and reported his findings to Church of Scientology executives. Woodcraft discussed his experiences in a 2001 interview published online by the Lisa McPherson Trust, a now-defunct organization which was critical of the Church of Scientology.

The Freewinds regularly inspects the air quality on board and always meets or exceeds US standards.

Church of Scientology spokeswoman Karin Pouw responded to Radar Online about the asbestos reports, in an email published in an article in Radar on May 1. “The Freewinds regularly inspects the air quality on board and always meets or exceeds US standards,” said Pouw. She stated that two inspections performed in April “confirmed that the air quality is safe,” and asserted that the inspections revealed the Freewinds satisfies standards set by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the U.S. Clean Air Act.

Pouw told Radar that “The Freewinds will be completing its refit on schedule.” The Church of Scientology-affiliated organization Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) had been planning a cruise aboard the Freewinds scheduled for May 8, but according to Radar an individual who called the booking number for the cruise received a message that the cruise had been delayed due to ongoing work on the ship. Citing an article in the Netherlands Antilles newspaper Amigoe, Radar reported on May 6 that a team from the United States and supervised by an independent bureau from the Netherlands traveled to Curaçao in order to remove asbestos from the Freewinds.

…if the Church of Scientology claims to have removed the blue asbestos, I just don’t see how, it’s everywhere. You would first have to remove all the pipes, plumbing, a/c ducts, electrical wiring etc. etc. just a maze of stuff.

“I stand by everything I wrote in my 2001 affidavit,” said Lawrence Woodcraft in an exclusive statement given to Wikinews. Woodcraft went on to state: “I would also comment that if the Church of Scientology claims to have removed the blue asbestos, I just don’t see how, it’s everywhere. You would first have to remove all the pipes, plumbing, a/c ducts, electrical wiring etc. etc. just a maze of stuff. Also panelling as well, basically strip the ship back to a steel hull. Also blue asbestos is sprayed onto the outer walls and then covered in paint. It’s in every nook and cranny.”

Many Scientologist celebrities have spent time aboard the Freewinds, including Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, John Travolta, Kelly Preston, Chick Corea, Lisa Marie Presley, Catherine Bell, Kate Ceberano, and Juliette Lewis. Now magazine reported that Tom Cruise has been urged to seek medical attention regarding potential asbestos exposure, however a representative for Cruise stated he has “absolutely no knowledge” of the recent asbestos controversy. Cruise, Holmes, Travolta and Preston have celebrated birthdays and other events on the Freewinds.

There is not now and never has been a situation of asbestos exposure on the Freewinds.

In a May 15 statement to the United Kingdom daily newspaper Metro, a representative for the Church of Scientology said that “There is not now and never has been a situation of asbestos exposure on the Freewinds.” The Asbestos and Mesothelioma Center notes that agencies have recommended anyone who has spent time on the Freewinds consult with their physician to determine if possible asbestos exposure may have affected their health.

Raw blue asbestos is the most hazardous form of asbestos, and has been banned in the United Kingdom since 1970. Blue asbestos fibers are very narrow and thus easily inhaled, and are a major cause of mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer which can develop in the lining of the lungs and chest cavity, the lining of the abdominal cavity, or the pericardium sac surrounding the heart. The cancer is incurable, and can manifest over 40 years after the initial exposure to asbestos.

“This is the most dangerous type of asbestos because the fibres are smaller than the white asbestos and can penetrate the lung more easily,” said toxicologist Dr. Chris Coggins in a statement published in OK! Magazine. Dr. Coggins went on to note that “Once diagnosed with mesothelioma, the victim has six months to a year to live. It gradually reduces lung function until the victim is no longer able to breathe and dies.”

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Wikinews Shorts: April 5, 2007

A compilation of brief news reports for Thursday, April 5, 2007.

Prosecutors in the United Kingdom filed charges against Mohammed Shakil, 30, Waheed Ali, 23, and Sadeer Saleem, 26. Each were charged with conspiracy to cause explosions on transport or at tourist attractions, related to the July 7, 2005 London bombings. Authorities said they are still searching for additional suspects.

The July 7, 2005 London bombings killed 56 (including the four suicide bombers) and injured more than 700.

Sources

  • “Three charged over 7/7 bombings” — BBC News Online, April 5, 2007
  • “Three Charged In 7/7 London Attacks” — CBS News, April 5, 2007

A US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed after coming under fire near Latifiya, Iraq. The US military confirmed that the helicopter was shot down. All nine aboard survived but four had been injured. Witnesses reported a hard landing and gunfire afterwards, but no explosion.The US has lost at least fifty military helicopters in Iraq, nine of those since the beginning of this year.

Sources

  • “US helicopter ‘shot down’ in Iraq” — BBC News Online, April 5, 2007
  • “U.S. Copter Downed In Iraq” — CBS News, April 5, 2007

Scientists who studied relics that were thought to have belonged to the saint Joan of Arc and were said to have been found at a pharmacy in Paris, France, have turned out to be forgeries. Tests show that the items are actually the remains of a mummy from Egypt.

The relics were originally authenticated by the Roman Catholic Church and are now in a museum in Chinon, France.

Sources

  • Declan Butler. “Joan of Arc’s relics exposed as forgery” — Nature.com, April 5, 2007
  • Mark Henderson. “Relics aren’t Maid of Orléans but a mummy made in Egypt” — Times Online, April 5, 2007

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Used Cars Are The Big Components Of Automotive Industries

Used cars are the big components of automotive industries

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Julie Watson

Used cars are the minds of advantages and benefits if they are bought with awareness and keen scrutiny. Among the various factors that blossoms with the fragrance of used cars, the vital is that they are quite valuable contributors to the economy at large.

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Any economy can survive with the help of liquidity in the market for transactions as ‘money pulls money’ is the prioritized economical theory. The new cars contribute to the economy with the help of production and sales of the cars but once the buyer buys the car, the rotating cycle gets stopped and the liquidity shortage mounts up if not handled appropriately. These used cars for sale are the controlling units to this problem as they release the cars and invested amount of the owners into market which makes the cycle of liquidity to move on further. Also the used cars are having lower depreciation rate and better resale prices which lowers the gap of cheap used cars buying

and selling amount that matters lot for the entire economical cycle. These used cars are the force that controls the money power to get stagnant and make the buyers beneficial by offering better quality, longer lives and smarter performances in quite lower prices than the same of new cars. Also the sale of used car releases money for the owners which are reinvested in the economy in one or other form which makes the economy stronger and wealthier ultimately.

So, the used cars are quite hygienic and healthier habits of society and are truly the best contributors of the overall economic structure of the country. The value addition made by these kinds of car sales is really vital and phenomenal. Get your pocket, mind, heart and also the entire economy satisfied with the mesmerism of used cars for sale

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Claims from British quake may run into “low tens of millions of pounds” – Insurance association reps

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Representatives from the British insurance industry have said that the cost of the earthquake which hit Britain early yesterday could be over 10 million GBP. The Association of British Insurers has said in a statement that the cost for the earthquake is “likely to run into the low tens of millions of pounds.”

The Senior claims manager at the UK bank Norwich Union has described the damage by saying that at the moment most insurance claims regarding the earthquake describe “minor damage such as tiles off roofs, breakages inside the homes and brick walls collapsing.” It has also been reported that approximately 1,200 insurance claims were made in the first twelve hours after the earthquake hit Britain.

These reports come one day after the United Kingdom was hit by a 5.2 earthquake. Tremors were reported as widespread as Edinburgh, Manchester, Sheffield, Middlesbrough, Cambridge, London, Birmingham and Southampton .

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The Role Of The Web Developer

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By Trevor Richards

There is little doubt that over the past 15 years the evolution of web design and development has revolutionised the way websites are promoted. It doesn’t matter whether you are looking to create a website for personal or professional purposes, promotion is the ultimate goal. Attractive and functional design are synonymous with web development as both are crucial to the production of an intuitive, user friendly website.

In the current economic climate, businesses who have not previously felt the need to get themselves an online presence have suffered and in some cases gone bust. The benefit of companies having an online offering is that it provides them with an ever present shop front which can be changed quickly to react to trends and economic conditions. In the past, web developement used to be a pursuit of the technically savvy however the sheer amount of resources available mean that it is possible for anyone to pick up the basics of web development. Whether you are browsing a book shop or performing an online search you should have no trouble finding means of learning the basics of development languages such as PHP or .net.

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The role of a web developer is to assess and rescript a theme that has been created by the web designer. Designing a website is not a matter of laying out words and pictures in a desktop publishing package. The design must be thoughtfully put together and then translated by the web developer into such a form that it can be properly promoted. There are many prominent programming languages that you could learn such as HTML, CSS, PHP, actionscript, PERL, etc however for more complex websites you should really enlist the services of a professional web developer as they will be able to carry out the task much quick and cost effectively.

When it comes to the actual promotion of your website there are a number of ways in which you can go about doing this, however if you make sure that your website provides interesting content that people will naturally want to read then this is half the battle as this is the sort of information that people will happily share amongst their friends and colleagues.

If your web developer has adequate knowledge of SEO then they will know how to develop your website and place relevant content so that search engines such as Google will easily be able to tell what the site is about and add it to their listings as appropriate. You may also wish to get involved with following blogs that are relevant to your particular area of business. If you find articles of interest then you can leave relevant comments and perhaps include a link to your website in order to attract people’s attention. Be careful that you don’t overdo this as visitors to these blogs may see this as ‘spam’ and the owners of the blogs may simply delete your comments.

If you shop around then you should have no problem finding an individual or perhaps even a web design agency who will be able to help you create and promote your website.

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US financier Madoff to remain free on bail

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

A federal court in New York, New York ruled Monday that American financier Bernard Madoff can remain free on a US$10 million bond. Madoff faces charges of securities fraud in case that may reveal losses as large as US$50 billion. He was originally arrested on December 11, 2008.

Federal prosecutors had argued that Madoff had violated terms of his bail by mailing valuables to relatives from his Manhattan apartment, where he is under house arrest.

Judge Ronald L. Ellis ruled that, “The government fails to provide sufficient evidence that any potential future dissemination of Madoff’s assets would rise to the level of an economic harm.”

The judge, however, did say that “it is appropriate that his ability to transfer property be restricted as completely as possible.” Madoff will be required to submit a complete inventory of items in his apartment.

A Wall Street adviser, Madoff was arrested and charged by the FBI last December with a single count of securities fraud, also known as stock fraud and investment fraud. He allegedly told senior employees of his firm on December 10, that his business “is all just one big lie” and that it was “basically, a giant Ponzi scheme [since at least 2005].”

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Penske Auto selected to buy General Motors’ Saturn unit

Friday, June 5, 2009

General Motors Corporation (GM), an American automaker which has filed for bankruptcy protection, announced on Friday that the Penske Automotive Group (PAG) was selected to purchase Saturn Corporation. The transaction should be completed in October.

The purchase includes rights to the Saturn brand, its five current models and its dealership network. Two models would be discontinued, the Sky and Astra. GM would continue building the Aura sedan, the SUV’s, Vue and Outlook for at least two more years.

Saturn has 350 dealers across the United States. The dealers employ more than 13,000 jobs and sell only the Saturn autos. Canadian Saturn dealers are not included in the deal.

According to Penske future Saturn vehicles will be fuel economy focused. An expert indicated that this would move Saturn back to its roots of a entry level car company. PAG is in talks with several international automakers to replace GM after 2011. Automotive News reports that Renault Samsung Motors of Korea is the most likely candidate.

Penske wants Jill Lajdziak, Saturn’s general manager, and Tom LaSorda, former Chrysler President to head up the company when it is independent of GM.

Serra Automotive in Grand Blanc Township, Genesee County, Michigan, is in talks to take a partial ownership in a new Saturn lead by Penske.

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Riots in Île-de-France : 70 arrested after 200 cars burned

Friday, July 15, 2005

About 200 cars were burned by young people on the night of July 13 in Île-de-France, the metropolitan area of Paris. As the police cars arrived, youths began to pelt the vehicles with rocks, firecrackers and bottles. Rioters broke store windows at Argenteuil. Police used flash-balls and smoke grenades. The riots ended with 70 men being arrested. A police officer was wounded by a rocket and was taken to hospital. Shop windows were broken at Argenteuil. It is not the first time vehicles have been attacked on 13-14 July in France.

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