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Theodore stood before Alice’s larder and sighed. “Bloody hell, what you Americans try to pass off as tea is a crime.”
“I suppose you found the Lipton tea bags?” Her voice was strained. “I don’t need any.”
He peeked through her kitchen archway to where she lay on the couch, ice pack held to her forehead. “No one needs these.”
He pulled out the yellow and red box, strode over to the trash bin, stepped on the pedal and when the lid lifted, dropped them into the bin. “There. In their proper place.” A Starbucks had to be around the corner. They were around every corner here. Not that their offerings would be better.
She needed a proper tea kettle in here with some loose leaf tea. Chamomile to calm her easily-rattled nerves.
The ice pack crinkled in the living room. She still hadn’t looked directly at him. He supposed fainting in front of the whole office—because they’d gathered a crowd somehow—would be humiliating to her. She was just so… buttoned up. And Americans called the English uptight.
She’d finally emerged from her fainting spell in the lobby as he carried her in his arms. She wiggled so hard, trying to get free, they had to have resembled two fishes in some weird mating dance.
Convincing her to get in to the uber so he could escort her home wasn’t any easier, either.
Still, once inside, she plopped down on her couch, immediately, not bothering to shed her shoes or coat so she had to be suffering.
Bloody great. Suffering was the one thing he couldn’t abide by.
He leaned against the archway, stared down at her. Even under present conditions she was still quite pretty, still stubborn. “You get bad headaches like this a lot?”
“Only when I drink too much, get no sleep and crumple in front of men who hold my future in their hands.”
That last part wasn’t exactly true. Even if his assessment found she was lacking somehow—and that was growing doubtful—it wasn’t a guarantee she’d be sacked. He was there to tell the truth, as he’d said. And his brief stint that morning at Edison tech revealed she was a dedicated worker.
He sighed and pushed off his lean. “Take the day off. We have your car to retrieve. Just call in sick.”
Finally, the ice bag was lifted from her forehead. She looked aghast at him. “That’s not very management consultant of you. Aren’t you here to get us to work more?”
He winked. “Smarter, not harder love.”
“I’ve always hated that saying. It hides a multitude of sins, like delegating to everyone but yourself.”
She was most definitely a smart one. “What patronizing, cliched saying do you think would work at Edison Tech?”
“Ah, so the interview has begun.” She let the ice pack fall to the floor, then reached over to rummage in her purse. She pulled out a bottle of Tylenol.
He moved to where she lay prone on the couch, a blanket over her legs. He handed her a bottle of water. “Afraid given the sad state of your larder, this is all you’re getting.”
She popped open the Tylenol bottle. “Thanks, and you can go, really. You have work to do, and I won’t be any more trouble to you.”
“What?” He slapped his chest. “And miss a chance to celebrate Inconvenience Yourself Day?” He waved his hand so she’d curl her legs under her. He sat on the opposite end of the couch.
She lightly tapped him with her foot. “You’re making these days up.” She threw back 2 pills and took a long swig of water.
Ah, cynical, too. “Google it.”
She snuggled back down against her ice pack. “Later. First, I need just a few minutes. Then, we can go back to Edison.”
He crossed his arms. “What do you think of the company?”
She pointed at him. “Oh, no. We will be doing this in the office. Nowhere else. We’ve already crossed a million lines.”
“Well, technically you did the crossing—”
“What?” She sat up and punched his arm.
“Ow.” He rubbed his bicep, not that it hurt him. “Still trying to cop a feel, I see.”
“You’re unconscionable, you know that?”
If she only knew the thoughts in his mind—being this close to her again. But he shouldn’t voice them. “Ah, not today. It’s Be Humble Day. Now, why do you want to go back to work so badly?”
Her phone buzzed on the coffee table. She pointed at it. “Because that will happen all day if I don’t get back.” She lifted her phone and peered at the screen.
“One of the main delegators?”
“It’s Roger trying to call. Probably wanting to make sure I wasn’t trashing him over crab cakes at the Palm restaurant with you.” She slapped a hand over her mouth. “I shouldn’t have said that.”
“Don’t like your boss?”
“He’s… fine.” She kicked off the blanket, tried to rise but fell back down.
His hand landed on her back, just to steady her, of course. “Tell him you’re taking the day off,” he said. “Unless fainting is just an everyday occurrence for you. Plus, there’s the matter of your car. I’ll go with you.”
“Like I said, I don’t take days off.”
“Not even for International Accounting day? November 10.”
“Not even then.” She swung her gaze to him. “Why are you so obsessed with these days, anyway?”
He shrugged and lay back a little more. “My question is why aren’t more people? The chance to go ‘round today and say things like ‘Happy Supermarket Employee Day’ and ‘Happy Pink Shirt Day’—only that’s in Canada today.”
She eyed him. “I think it’s because you enjoy disarming people.”
“Who me? I’d never. Especially not today. It’s Scout’s Founder’s Day. Chance for all Scouts and Guides to reaffirm their oaths of duty, service and truth and contemplate how such values are still relevant in today’s world.” He nodded his chin sharply.
“Oh, Theodore.” She let her head fall back. “You at least make me laugh.”
Her phone buzzed again. She brought it to her face, let it fall to the seat cushion.
“Let me guess,” he said. “Roger wanting you back at the office.”
“Maybe.” She swiveled her head to find Theodore still smiling over at her. “You’d really take me to my car?”
“I’d love nothing more.” He rose. “Come on then.”
She texted out a quick message. Held it up to his face so he could read it. <<Not feeling well. Taking a sick day if that’s okay.>>
“Happy?” she asked.
He held out his hand. “Not in the slightest. You shouldn’t have to beg to take care of yourself.”
He pulled her up to standing and she immediately collapsed into him. His arms went around her. This time she didn’t push off or try to do the wiggle fish dance. For long seconds they stood there, wrapped in a hug—sort of. It was nice.
“If you really have the bubonic plague, give it to me, and I die,” he said. “I will haunt you forever. Especially on National Accountant’s Day.”
Her body shook with laughter. He didn’t let go of her. She should make him. They were work colleagues. Technically, he was a consultant. She was an employee of Edison Tech. And he was supposed to evaluate her performance, right?
“You really do smell good.” Her words were muffled into his shirt.
So did she. “Flowers. Jasmine. That’s what you smell like to me.”
Her body rumbled with a murmur, and her mouth moving against him went straight through his shirt to parts of his body that were most definitely inappropriate. He hardened almost instantly.
She had one thing right. Whatever this strange attraction was to each other had to be managed—properly.
She lifted her head up to gaze up at him. “I don’t know what is into me today.”
“You’re overcome with lust and longing for me.”
She threw him a disbelieving look. “You have it backwards. You’re finding it impossible to be separated from my magnetic charm and ability to wrestle numbers into submission.”
His hands moved to cup her face. “Yes, impossible.”
They stood there, staring at one another for a one beat.
She broke first. “We can’t.”
She was back to clutching her fingers. “This chemistry thing.”
Ah, so it wasn’t just the wine she consumed last night. She felt their pull to one another, too. “We haven’t done anything. Yet.”
She grasped her bottom lip between her teeth. “See? That… yet thing is a problem.”
“It’s not a problem. It’s merely a delay.” This Edison Tech job was only three months long. Once it was over, they were free to do as they pleased.
“Which.” He cocked his head back and forth. “Actually may be a problem now that I think about it. I mean, the way you kiss…” He glanced down at her lips.
“It was Kiss A Ginger Day,” she whispered.
His chin jutted back. “Broke out the special ones for me last night, did ya?”
Her dark eyes were fixed on him, and the need to work over her mouth with his arose so hard he found himself almost advancing on her. “You know, to even things out, perhaps I should be the one to kiss you next,” he said. “That way, it neutralizes the line crossing. Cancels it out.”
“Oh, good point. That way it would be like it never happened.”
Who were they kidding? There was no way he could think it never happened. “Tell you what. When this project is over, if you still want my bod, I’ll meet you at the Bobblehead store on National Bobble Head Day.”
“That’s a year from now. And wait, there’s a store?”
“Ah, you were listening.” And didn’t that light up his ego. “And, yes, there’s a store in London.”
“Pick a day that’s closer and I’ll consider it.”
“Can’t wait, can you?”
She crossed her arms. “Test me.”
Smart woman, keeping the ball in her court. He rather liked the challenge. See how long they could last? “Okay. I’ll pick a day. But the deal is you must keep your hands North of my privates until then.” He pointed at her. “As hard as it’s going to be.”
She scoffed. “Your hands are not allowed near mine, either. Including my…” she circled her breasts.
“Oh, come on.”
“I mean it, because…” She nibbled on her lip.
“You like your assets…” he dipped his chin to her chest. “…to be well appreciated?”
“Well, they are high value assets. They deserve special treatment.”
He closed the distance between them. “Everything about you should get special treatment.”
She cocked her head. “Who are you?”
“Theodore Gaston the fourth. Again, at your service. What about kissing? Before National Bae Day? So we can do the neutralizing thing.”
“Is that the day you’re picking?”
“But that’s so far off,” she whined, which made his ego swell. “But I can do it. Now. One kiss. To neutralize.” She stepped forward, tapped her cheek for him to peck it.
“You have got to be kidding.” He scrubbed a finger over his bottom lip. “First you give me the kiss of a lifetime on what really should be an international holiday, and then you give me an opportunity only for a grandma peck? My lips are insulted, to be so rejected…”
He wasted no time. He immediately yanked her closer to him, her breast mashing against his chest. “One. Then it’s countdown to National Bae Day.”
He silenced her words with his mouth. Tangled his tongue with hers. Breathed in her jasmine scent through his nose. Her hands slid up his chest to around his neck. Her hands curled into his hair, and he deepened his kiss.
He spun her, lips still connected until her back connected with her front door. She murmured into his mouth, which hardened him further.
Her leg rose up his calf, then circled around him. Bending his knees, he lifted her slightly so he fit more snugly between her legs. Ffyc, his cock ached. He continued to explore her mouth, grinding against her. He could do this for an hour. The kissing part, that is. The rest of him would blow in under three minutes at the rate they were going.
When they finally broke, both panting, his lips stinging, her eyes brighter, he lowered her to her feet.
“Well. Neutralized,” she panted.
He sucked in a long breath. “Uh, not at all.”
“I know, right?” She licked her bottom lip. “We should go. Before…”
“Good idea.” Otherwise, he’d have her back on the couch where all limits would be shattered.
He stepped backward, straightened his suitcoat. “Though I may have to hobble to my car.”
She smiled up at him. “Good.” She spun to crack open the door and nearly collided with Roger.
“Roger,” she said brightly.
“Though I heard moaning. You that sick?” He glanced up, finally catching Theodore was behind her, perhaps. The man held a bouquet of grocery store flowers, the cheapskate. “Theodore.” He spat. “ What the hell are you doing here?”
“I’d ask the same of you.” He crossed his arms. “Always check in on employees when they’re sick?”
He widened his stance, rolled his shoulders. “Only the ones I’m involved with.”


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Among the stories included are: Origin of the Pleiades, The Legend of the Cherokee Rose, The Quill-Work Girl and Her Seven Brothers, The Legend of Standing Rock, The Simpleton's Wisdom, The Foster Child of the Deer, and The Raven. The book is filled with quotes and messaged from notable Native Americans such as: Chief Crowfoot, Crazy Horse, Chief Seattle, Chief Tecumseh (Crouching Tiger), Chief Dan George, Sitting Bull, Mourning Dove, Black Elk, Luther Standing Bear, and many others.
For information on the art of C.L. Hause visit his web sites at (For nature and Native American inspired works visit) http://clarencehause.wixsite.com/homepage/published-work
Books from the Walking With Spirits and The Native American Story Book series are available from book venders worldwide including: Amazon.com, Kobo, Books-A-Million, and Barnes and Noble.
C.L. Hause is an artist who possesses a Master Of Fine Arts degree. He was the winner of the 2013 Johnny Hart Memorial Award as well of several others awards. His work has always been inspired by nature, primitive and Native American design. For information on the art of C.L. Hause visit his web site at http://clarencehause.wixsite.com/homepage/published-work His next book “Convergence” is releasing into stores In November 2017.

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Make Of The Month; Lucy
Hi, I’m Lucy and I’m this months ‘Make of the Month’. The fabric I used was actually from my first box, the ‘Palm Springs’ from July. I’m so excited that Hayley chose my make as it was a special box curated with help from the Foldline girls Kate & Rachel. I just love what they all came up with.
When I received my SewHayleyJane box through the door that month I had just been contacted by Sew Me Something to do a pattern test for their summer release The Cressida Jumpsuit and I knew this fabric would be a perfect match. In fact, I put the fabric straight in the wash and enjoyed a cuppa and the bounty bar from the box whilst I waited.
The fabric is a viscose from Lady McElroy and has such a lovely drape yet still some weight to it making it ideal for a jumpsuit. I’m not one for bright patterned fabric so this one was perfect for me as the fabric is covered in flamingos, leaves and flowers but on an unusual dark background. I think that’s one of the good things about Hayleys subscription box, as I would not have thought to try this fabric but I love what I’ve ended up making.
The Cressida is a relaxed fit boilersuit style jumpsuit. Its cropped length above the ankle made it perfect for the summer but I think it would be easy enough to lengthen if you wanted a piece to transition into autumn.
I made the Cressida in time for my UK holiday camping in Cornwall and the pattern was perfect for our changing weather especially in this fabric. It was like wearing secret pyjamas all holiday. They are so comfy and the fabric was nice and cool. What I also love about the Cressida is that it covers my shoulders from the sun. A definite must for me.
I made mine with the tie belt so that I could cinch it in at the waist for a more fitted shape. The pattern instructions and diagrams are well written. Changes I made are that I lengthened the bodice as I’m fairly tall at 5ft8”, however I found this was unnecessary. Next time I will keep the original bodice length but do the legs full length.
I’m hoping I can still fit in making the Myosotis dress pattern from the same box this year but undecided on what fabric yet. I think I would like some kind of plain fabric that’s a bit warmer for this season or perhaps a dressier version for the evening. I find it so inspiring looking at everyone else’s makes on the hashtag and I just love Hayley’s version of the dress. I really enjoy receiving my new box every month and can’t wait to see what’s in the next one. Thank you Hayley.


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There’s a new streaming service in town that’s bound to appeal to lovers of Shakespeare, and the performing arts in general. Marquee TV boasts an impressive catalogue of some of the world’s best performances in theatre, opera, contemporary dance and ballet.
CN&CO is the local PR partner for the streaming service and we’ve been loving watching some of the fabulous content on Marquee TV over the past few weeks. (Keep an eye out for some media appearances in the very near future!)
The Marquee TV collection is expanded weekly with two or three new releases, including Saturday Premieres. This Saturday it’s something extra-special: a contemporary performance of the much-loved Romeo and Juliet by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
South Africans are invited to watch the premiere together at 8pm on Saturday, 9 May, from the comfort of their living rooms. The invitation is open to anyone to join in the “watch-along”. Simply sign in or sign up at www.marquee.tv. New subscribers qualify for a 14-day, no obligation trial, plus a 30% discount on the annual subscription rate.
Saturday’s premiere promises an “explosion of intense passion”, with director Erica Whyman bringing “a fresh sense of youthfulness, with modern street talk and attitude, gender flips and a rock band.”
Shakespeare fans can tune in just before 8pm on Saturday and share their comments on social media as they watch, using the hashtag #MarqueeWatchAlong.
Also follow @MarqueeArtsTV for more information on current and forthcoming productions.
If you want to know even more… the Royal Shakespeare Company has posted an article about the premiere here.
Our feature image shows Karen Fishwick as Juliet and Bally Gill as Romeo. All photos by Topher McGrillis.

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The members of Pietragallo's Risk Management Group bring a multi-faceted approach to the issues that face our clients. Our group is comprised of individuals who have expertise in the fields of insurance, workers' compensation, employment and corporate law. Our litigation practice is national in both scope and reputation. This experience enables our group to reduce risk exposure and the cost of risk for our clients.
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Our attorneys litigate claims both in state and federal forums before administrative law bodies such as state-level Workers' Compensation Judges and the Federal Administrative Law Judges. We have been instrumental in setting precedent in the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Supreme Court and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
A key focus of our attorneys is the federal Black Lung Benefits Act, as black lung is a prominent workers' compensation issue in our states of practice. In addition to representing clients on such matters in the courts and forums of Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, we also appear before Federal Administrative Law Judges in federal black lung claims throughout the eastern United States.
Our expertise is widely recognized as we are frequently requested to participate as lecturers in workers' compensation issues to other lawyers, employers, third-party administrators, insurance carriers, brokers and business people. In addition, four of our practice's attorneys are included in The Best Lawyers in America, widely regarded as the preeminent referral guide to the legal profession in the United States.

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U.S. Patriot missile defense systems successfully shot down a pair of incoming missiles fired at a U.S. base in the United Arab Emirates on Monday.
In an emailed statement to American Military News, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), confirmed multiple U.S.-operated Patriot interceptors engaged the pair of missiles targeting the Al Dhafra Air Base, near Abu Dhabi. The base hosts about 2,000 U.S. military service members.
“The combined efforts successfully prevented both missiles from impacting the base,” CENTCOM announced. “There were no U.S. casualties.”
Lt. Col. Phillip Ventura, a spokesman for the U.S. Air Forces in the Middle East, told the New York Times that the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen were behind the attack on the base. The U.A.E. is part of the Saudi Arabian-led coalition of Arab states fighting against the Houthi rebels.
This is the second Houthi attack targeting the U.A.E. in a week. On Jan. 17 the Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for drone attacks that killed one Pakistani and two Indian citizens and set off explosions around Abu Dhabi.
“U.S. forces did set a heightened alert posture at the time of the attack,
the second in the span of a week, which did involve Airmen using available
bunkers,” CENTCOM said Monday. “U.S. forces at Al Dhafra remain vigilant and ready to respond in case of any follow-on attacks.”
Following the pair of missile attacks, the U.A.E. Ministry of Defense announced it had targeted the missile launch site in Yemen.
“MOD Joint Operations Command announces that at 04:10 hrs Yemen time an F-16 destroyed a ballistic missile launcher in Al Jawf, immediately after it launched two ballistic missiles at Abu Dhabi,” the U.A.E. Ministry of Defense tweeted. “They were successfully intercepted by our air defence systems. Video attached.”


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This is our review of the best dog food for Great Danes in 2023.
Despite their big stature, muscular build, and loud bark, Great Danes are one of the friendliest breeds, they are beautiful, confident, playful and most of all they make very devoted hounds.
Great Danes are large breed dogs, which means that they have a lot of growing to do, and for that, they need a proper diet with the right ingredients that will support their growing bodies without causing rapid growth.
This means that they need specific nutrition that suits their unique needs, that’s why I used my experience and knowledge as a vet and reviewed the best dog food brands available in the market, and I came up with a list of 8 dog foods I believe are the best choice for a Great Dane.
Out of all the food I reviewed, I found that Holistic Select Giant Breed Dog Food is the best dog food for Great Danes. However, every dog’s condition is different, that’s why I included 7 more so that you pick one that better suits youtube dogs’ needs.
Let’s dive in.
Our Top Picks for The Best Dog Food for Great Danes
- Holistic Select Giant Breed Dog Food (Best for Great Danes Overall)
- Zignature Kangaroo Limited Ingredient Formula (Best for Great Danes with Allergies)
- Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain Dog Food (Best Budget Food for Great Danes)
- Royal Canin Giant Puppy Dry Dog Food (Best for Great Danes Puppies)
- Eukanuba Adult Dog Food for Large Breed (Best for Active Great Danes)
- Hill’s Prescription Diet w/d Multi Benefit (Best Wet Food for Weight Management)
- Wellness Complete Health Senior (Best for Active Great Dane Seniors)
- Hill’s Science Diet Healthy Mobility Large Breed Dog Food (Best for Joint Health)
The 8 Best Dog Food for Great Danes Reviewed
Before we dive in, I want to tell you that all the dog food I included in this list meets the standard AAFCO nutrient profile guidelines for dogs.
Also, we always recommend you consult with your veterinarian before making any changes to your Great Dane’s diet.
- 5 Key Ingredients: Chicken Meal, Rice, Oatmeal, Oats, Chicken Fat
- Nutrient Content: 24% Protein, 13% Fat, 4% Fiber, 10% Moisture
- Type of Product: Sensitive Digestion, Pea-Free, Gluten Free, With Grain
- Best for: Adult Great Danes
Holistic Select Giant Breed is the best dog food for Great Danes, it has all the ingredients and macronutrients that Great Danes need to thrive and live a happy long life.
This formula features chicken meal as the first ingredient which provides your pal with the high-quality protein he needs to maintain his muscle mass.
Also, the chicken meal is a natural source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate which contributes to joint health.
This formula also contains omega-3 fatty acids that will help your giant friend maintain a healthy and shiny coat.
The added antioxidants, glucosamine, probiotics, and taurine along with multiple other ingredients are great components that support the digestive system, immune system, and heart health.
A lot of Great Dane parents reported that this food is very convenient for Danes that have sensitive digestion. But, the size of the kibble is not as big as you might expect for a large breed dog food.
- 5 Key Ingredients: Kangaroo, Kangaroo Meal, Chickpeas, Peas, Sunflower Oil
- Nutrient Content: 28% Protein, 15% Fat, 4% Fiber, 10% Moisture
- Type of Product: No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Low Glycemic, Limited Ingredient Diet, Grain-Free, Gluten Free, Chicken-Free, Natural
- Best for: Adult Great Danes
This dog food might be confusing to you because I don’t think that you’ve heard of it before or even know about dog food that has Kangaroo as the first ingredient, but rest assured, the majority of dogs seem to like its taste as lots of my clients reported to me.
Zignature Kangaroo Limited Ingredient Formula is the best option for Great Danes with allergies, its limited ingredients formula limits your giant pal to ingredients that he might be sensitive or allergic to, while at the same time providing him with the nutrients he needs, no less no more.
It features high-quality Kangaroo meat from Australia as the main ingredient, which provides your Dane with high-quality animal protein that will help her develop and maintain lean muscles. Along with omega-3 fatty acids that promote healthy skin and coat.
Kangaroo meat is rich in nutrients, it’s high in iron, vitamin B12, other B Vitamins, and essential oils to provide your giant friend with a complete and balanced diet.
This formula also includes wholesome peas and chickpeas which contain high levels of antioxidants and fiber that are necessary for a healthy digestive system.
- 5 Key Ingredients: Lamb, Lamb Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Egg Product, Lentils
- Nutrient Content: 25% Protein, 15% Fat, 5% Fiber, 10% Moisture
- Type of Product: Grain-Free, Chicken-Free
- Best for: Adult Great Danes
Choosing dog food for your Great Dane shouldn’t be that expensive or bank-breaking, and you don’t have to compromise quality for the price.
Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain Dog Food is your best pick if you are on a budget. It features roasted lamb and lamb meal as the first ingredients which are excellent sources of high-quality protein that help your giant friend develop and maintain lean and strong muscles.
This formula includes vitamins and minerals that are sourced from real fruits and superfoods to promote a healthy and balanced diet, along with omega fatty acids that support healthy skin and shiny coat.
Sweet potatoes and peas are great natural sources of carbohydrates to provide your dog with the energy he needs to keep up with his activity levels.
K9 strain proprietary probiotics, antioxidants, and prebiotics are also included to promote healthy digestive and immune systems.
- 5 Key Ingredients: Chicken By-Product Meal, Brewers Rice, Wheat Gluten, Brewers Rice Flour, Corn
- Nutrient Content: 32% Protein, 12% Fat, 3.4% Fiber, 10% Moisture
- Type of Product: With Grain
- Best for: Great Danes puppies
Despite their considerably big size, Great Dane puppies are very playful; thus, they require more calories and fat to keep up with their activity and more protein than adults to help them grow properly.
Royal Canin Giant Puppy Dry Dog Food checked all my boxes, it contains the right balance of protein, fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that Great Dane puppies need.
Featuring 32% of lean protein from chicken by-product meal as the main ingredient, this formula provides your puppy with the right amount of protein to help him grow properly, it’s higher than the average of what adults need and take but not to the point where it will cause rapid growth, which will help him build lean and strong muscles.
This recipe also includes calcium, chondroitin, and glucosamine to support your puppy’s quickly growing joints, along with healthy fiber sources like psyllium seed husk to support the sensitive digestive systems of your puppy.
The main drawback of this food is the fact that it’s more expensive than the average dog food, however, if money is no problem then go for it, it’s the best food money can buy.
- 5 Key Ingredients: Chicken, Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Wheat, Ground Grain Sorghum
- Nutrient Content: 23% Protein, 13% Fat, 3.9% Fiber, 10% Moisture
- Type of Product: High-Protein, With Grain
- Best for: Active Adult Great Danes
Great Danes can be very active, and if you know or recognize your pal as one, then you should choose a diet that supports that kind of active lifestyle.
For most active Great Danes, Eukanuba Adult Dog Food for Large Breed is a great option, it features a combination of high-quality animal protein from chicken as the main ingredient which provides a great source of protein that helps your giant pal develop lean muscles, along with chondroitin sulfate, and glucosamine to support his joint health which is very important for active adult dogs.
This formula has enough fats and carbohydrates that provide energy for your furry friend to sustain their activity level without causing weight gain.
It also includes DHA and vitamin E to support healthy brain function.
- 5 Key Ingredients: Water, Pork Liver, Carrots, Rice, Powdered Cellulose
- Nutrient Content: 3.2% Protein, 1.6% Fat, 4% Fiber, 84% Moisture
- Type of Product: Veterinary Diet, Weight Control, With Grain
- Best for: Adult Great Danes
Great Danes are susceptible to gaining weight just like any other breed. And just a few pounds can affect the quality of life of your furry friend. That’s why I highly recommend a diet that will promote a healthy lifestyle and help your giant friend control her weight.
Hill’s Prescription Diet w/d Multi Benefit is the best choice for weight management, it has been clinically tested to provide your dog with nutrition that supports her weight management. And unlike any other formula on our list, this one requires a recommendation from a veterinarian.
It features a perfect combination between high protein, low fats, and the use of L-carnitine which will help your dog maintain lean muscles while burning fat.
This formula uses high-quality protein sourced from pork liver which supports developing lean and strong muscles, and it’s low in fats, calories, magnesium, and sodium to help your dog maintain a healthy weight.
This formula also includes antioxidants to support the immune system along with omega-fatty acids to help your dog maintain healthy skin and shiny coat.
However, it’s more expensive than other wet food brands.
- 5 Key Ingredients: Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Oatmeal, Ground Barley, Ground Brown Rice
- Nutrient Content: 22% Protein, 10% Fat, 4.25% Fiber, 10% Moisture
- Type of Product: No Corn No Wheat No Soy, With Grain
- Best for: Great Danes Seniors
Wellness Complete Health Senior is a great option for your senior pup, it features chicken as the first ingredient which great protein source that will help your dog to maintain his muscle mass, and it’s low in fat which is more than enough to provide him with the energy he needs for the day.
This formula includes omega fatty acids to support skin and coat health, along with glucosamine to glucosamine healthy joints and hips.
It also includes antioxidants, probiotics, and taurine that support the immune system, digestive system, and heart health which is very crucial for aging Danes.
This formula is completely free of any GMOs, meat by-products, fillers, or artificial preservatives and it’s made in the USA so be sure that your dog will get safe and clean dog food.
- 5 Key Ingredients: Chicken Meal, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Sorghum, Brown Rice, Whole Grain Wheat
- Nutrient Content: 28% Protein, 12% Fat, 3% Fiber, 10% Moisture
- Type of Product: With Grain
- Best for: Adult Great Danes
Hill’s Science Diet Healthy Mobility Large Breed is the best dog food that supports your dog’s hips and joints, and from my experience, it’s the best food for Danes with joint problems.
This formula features chicken meal as the main ingredient, it provides your furry friend with the protein he needs to build and maintain strong muscles.
This formula also includes a considerable amount of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids to promote a complete and balanced diet that supports your giant pal’s bones and joints.
Plus, it’s made in the USA with natural ingredients that are sourced from all around the globe, so rest assured that your dog will get high-quality, safe, and clean nutrition.
How to Buy The Best Dog Food for Great Danes
Buying the best dog food for Great Dane shouldn’t be that complicated or overwhelming, in the section below I will share with you what you need to consider before shopping for food for your giant companion.
Nutritional Needs of Great Danes
Like any other breed, Great Danes have specific needs that must be fulfilled, and thus they need specific nutrition.
Protein must be the main ingredient in dog food. Great Danes need around 24% However, puppies require a little more than that. The only thing I want you to consider when it comes to protein and also fats is the source, make sure that the protein comes from an animal, not plants or some peas.
Fats are the main source of energy, it fuels dog with the energy they need to carry on with their day-to-day activities.
The general goal you need to aim for when it comes to fat is 20%, the dog food you choose mustn’t exceed 20%, or else your pup will start to gain weight.
Generally speaking, dogs don’t need carbs, it’s true that they provide your dog with energy but in general, they don’t need them. But since every dog food on the globe includes carbs, let’s try to find a way that your giant friend to get the most out of it.
My general advice is that you pick a dog food that contains easily digestible carbs, wholesome grains are a great source, and avoid too much sugar because it causes obesity.
What to Consider When Buying Dog Food for Your Great Dane
There are lots of factors that you need to consider before buying dog food for your Great Dane. In this section, I will break down what you need to take into consideration before you make your pick.
it’s very important to consider your pup’s age when picking her food, for example, adults need moderate protein with low fat content, while puppies need a little bit more than that to support their growing build.
So, consider your pup’s age and when in doubt, consult with your vet before making any changes, it’s better safe than sorry.
Another thing you should keep in mind is the activity level, the nutrient that inactive or indoor Great Danes need are different than the ones active Danes need.
For instance, active pups need more fat which is the source of energy that sustains that active lifestyle, along with considerable amounts of glucosamine to support joint and hip health.
Overall Weight, Height, and Size
Also, consider the overall weight, height, and size of your pup, it’s very important to pick a dog food that suits your dog’s overall build and also keep an eye on how her overall stature is growing over time so that you make sure that you are not feeding your friend a dog food that’s causing her rapid growth.
Can my Great Dane have a sensitive stomach?
Not only Great Danes but all dog breeds are susceptible to having a sensitive stomach. However, the symptoms are very noticeable which include vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, blood in stool, nausea, excessive gas, and hypersalivation.
Most of the time, a sensitive stomach is related to your dog’s diet, so the first thing you need to consider is what you are feeding her and switch it to a more stomach-friendly food, and don’t forget to consult with your vet first.
Raw vs Cooked Meat, Which One Is Best For My Great Dane?
You might think that raw meat is better for your giant pal, and you are right. However, I personally prefer cooked meat because it reduces the spread of germs and bacteria in the food.
This doesn’t mean that all raw meat foods develop germs and bacteria, in fact, there are some great brands that offer high-quality raw diets, but unless you trust the brand then I wouldn’t recommend it. And don’t forget to consult with your vet before making any changes.
Great Danes are amazing creatures and one of the friendliest breeds, asides from the fact that they are very devoured hounds.
From all the food that I reviewed, I found out that Holistic Select Giant Breed is the best dog food for Great Danes, however, your dog’s condition, life stage, and health situation might be different.
And before you make any changes to your dog’s diet, make sure to consult your vet.

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Insomnia + Honeybones Presents:
THE ILLUSTRATION SHOW
Friday August 25th
7pm — 11pm
708 Telephone Rd.
HONEYBONES and INSOMNIA are proud to present its first show entirely dedicated to Illustration in its purest form. 12 of Houston's finest illustrators will be showcasing their artistic narrative. Come connect with the artists and peep some similar stories to your own!
“Illustration has often been partnered with the publishing industry, advertising campaigns, or used politically for satire, but more recently, illustrators are creating bodies of work that excite and experiment with the notions of contemporary visual art and its hybrid forms.”*
Entry for the show is FREE, and we will provide complimentary booze provided by Eureka Heights Brew Co, music, and Bohemeos Cafe is right next door for all your food and coffee needs!
Featured artist list:
Bonnie Boatright (@bonniebtattoos)
Christina A. Tovar (@christinaatovar)
Jade O’Lantern (@jadeolantern)
Kara Timmons (@karatimmons)
Shelby Hohl (@shelby_hohl)
The Olive Knight (@theoliveknight)
Wizard of Barge (@wizardofbarge)
*Group show closed // not accepting any work*
This promises to be an awesome show- art, music, drinks, and chill vibes. There's no better way to spend your Friday evening! Free to attend, family friendly, doggo friendly, and always a good time. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our event page so that you never miss a show!

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In sixth place with seven games left in their Intercounty Baseball League regular season, London Majors manager and owner Roop Chanderdat is looking for a strong finish.
The Majors (13-16) were riding a four-game losing skid going into Thursday night’s game against the first-place Panthers (20-7) in Kitchener, but Chanderdat said those four loses aren’t an accurate reflection of how his team is playing.
“Two of the four games, we win if we do things right,” he said. “We lost 2-1 to Barrie and (Juliandry) Higuera pitched a 12-strikeout gem. . . . Right there, we get a great pitching performance and it goes to waste. We just couldn’t get a clutch hit.”
The Majors are getting great starting pitching from Higuera, Migel Burgos and Owen Boon, Chanderdat said, but the hitting has to pick up for London to have any chance of making a deep run in the playoffs.
“Right now there’s just not enough guys hitting,” the longtime manager said. “You’ve got Yuki (Yasuda), (Carlos) Arteaga and Cleveland Brownlee. Those guys have been hitting pretty consistently, but we need all nine guys hitting.

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BTC/USD slid over the weekend after a poor showing from the middle of last week.
On the weekend it dropped hard (see chart below) and is extending as I update:
There are various narratives floating around to explain its losses. Let me add in a factor that has been at play for a good long time. Crypto enthusiasts have craved mainstream and institutional acceptance. As this has been received (albeit in a slow and limited fashion) BTC is trading more like an emerging market. Its volatile and suffers when the USD is bid. That's not gonna explain everything but I'd suggest its a factor at play.


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The Fak’ugesi Festival, a celebration of innovation in digital technology, arts and culture in Africa, is back for its 8th year from the 14-24 October 2021. This year’s event will be a hybrid featuring project showcases, exhibitions, and insightful discussions with Africa’s top digital artists in gaming, immersive art, animation, music and maker culture.
This will be an online festival with in-person workshops, and activations taking place in and around various sites in Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
The festival attendees won’t have to endure a handful of Zoom panels. It will be an immersive, multifaceted virtual experience, including workshops, a conference, screenings and exhibitions, a new virtual expo, and a full slate of awards for vibrant young creators breaking the mould in digital creativity.
Fak’ugesi Festival curator, Dillion S. Phiri says, “Technology and creativity are at the epicentre of society right now, and for a while to come. Africa needs to embrace and celebrate how far we’ve come and how these two innovative spaces are shaping our daily lives. The Fak’ugesi Festival is about showcasing some of the best work created where these fields intersect on the continent. We have various content and a high calibre of talent in Africa and are excited about the future that tech and creativity make possible.”
Founded in 2014 as a collaboration between Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct and the Wits School of Arts, Digital Arts Department, the festival has, over the past seven years, been a great gathering for creatives using technology and has reached 6000 annual participants. The festival has featured some of Africa’s globally renowned digital artists such as Bokang Koatja, animator and development artist; Natalie Peneng, a multi-disciplinary artist and Xopher Wallace, Creator, Visual artist and AR Designer.
The name Fak’ugesi means “switch on” or “add power” in urban Zulu, and was initially named by the late Shonisani Lethole, a kind, generous and inspiring entrepreneur, and remarkable contributor of the creative industry.

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We all know how dangerous is a disease called cancer but there is a rare form of cancer that is more severe than normal. One of those rare, deadly, and aggressive forms of cancer is Mesothelioma. Today we will tell you about what is Mesothelioma ? What are its main causes, symptoms, and signs ? Is it curable and if so then how to cure Mesothelioma Cancer ? We will discuss everything below.
What Is Mesothelioma ?
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that occurs in the thin layer of tissue that covers the majority of your internal organs.
There are mainly two types of Mesothelioma –
Pleural Mesothelioma – It affects the tissue that surrounds the lungs.
Peritoneal Mesothelioma – It affects tissue in the abdomen, around the heart, and the testicle.
What Are 5 Signs and Symptoms of Mesothelioma ?
Depending on where cancer occurs the following signs and symptoms of Mesothelioma were as follows –
5 Signs & Symptoms of Pleural Mesothelioma
1) Chest Pain
2) Painful Coughing
3) Shortness of Breath
4) Unusual lumps of tissue under the skin on your chest.
5) Excessive weight loss.
5 Signs & Symptoms of Peritoneal Mesothelioma
1) Abdominal pain
2) Abdominal swelling
4) Unexplained weight loss
Pericardial Mesothelioma Symptoms
1) Breathing Difficulty
2) Chest Pain
Mesothelioma of Tunica Vaginalis Symptoms
2) Mass on a Testicle
What Is The Main Cause of Mesothelioma ?
Generally, cancer begins when a series of abnormal cells grow in a body. These abnormal cells build up together and form a tumor. The medical system still has not found a reason for what leads to Mesothelioma Cancer. Some medical scientists identified certain factors that lead to Mesothelioma. Common reasons for cancer can be inherited conditions, poor environment, lifestyle and family history, etc.
Certain factors can be said as the main causes of Mesothelioma.
1) If you’ve been directly exposed to asbestos fibers at work or home or any place on daily basis.
2) People who are exposed to asbestos may carry the fibers home through their skin and clothing. Exposure to these stray fibers over many years can put others in the home at risk of suffering Mesothelioma.
3) If your parent or sibling has/had Mesothelioma, you may suffer from this dangerous disease in the future too.
4) Allopathy treatments have a lot of side effects. One of them is Radiation Therapy. If you had this for cancer in your chest, you might suffer from Mesothelioma cancer in the future.
How Does A Person Get Mesothelioma ?
When Asbestos is broken up, such as during the mining process or when removing asbestos insulation, dust may be created. If the dust is inhaled or swallowed, the asbestos fibers will settle in the lungs or in the stomach, where they can cause irritation that may lead to Mesothelioma Cancer in the future. The following 10 types of persons have a high risk of suffering from Mesothelioma cancer.
1) Asbestos Miners
6) Shipyard Workers
7) Demolition Workers
8) Brake Mechanics
9) Selected Military Personnel
10) Home Remodelers
Is Mesothelioma Always Fatal ?
Mesothelioma is considered an aggressive and fatal disease. Yes, it is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer. Most Mesothelioma patients only survive approximately 12 months after the Allopathy diagnosis. So far there is no cure for this cancer in Allopathy, but with other forms of pathology treatment, patients have extended their life expectancies well beyond their initial expectations.
Complications of Mesothelioma
1) Difficulty in Breathing
2) Severe Chest Pain
3) Difficulty in Swallowing
4) Pain caused by pressure on the nerves and spinal cord.
5) Too much fluid in the chest which can compress the lung nearby and make breathing difficult.
How To Cure Mesothelioma Cancer ?
First of all, there is no cure for Mesothelioma Cancer in Allopathy treatment. But for mental satisfaction, the following procedure will follow in Allopathy Treatment.
If you have signs and symptoms that might indicate mesothelioma, your physician will conduct a test to check for any lumps or other unusual signs and may order a chest X-ray and a computerized tomography (CT) scan of your chest or abdomen, to look for abnormalities.
Based on the findings, you may undergo further testing to determine whether mesothelioma or another disease is causing your symptoms.
Once your Mesothelioma is confirmed, your physician may recommend more tests to understand whether your cancer has spread to your lymph nodes or other areas of your body. These more tests include –
1) CT scans of the chest and abdomen
2) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
3) Positron emission tomography (PET)
Depending upon the circumstance your physician will decide which test is suitable for you. Basically, they are doing these tests to know at what stage Cancer has spread. The stages of Pleural Mesothelioma are indicated using Roman numerals ranging from I to IV. Stage I means the cancer is more likely to be localized to the area around the lungs and the Stage IV means cancer has spread to other areas of the body. Your physician uses your cancer stage to select the treatments that are right for you.
As we said earlier in Allopathy there is no cure or treatment for Mesothelioma Cancer. In the next few paragraphs, you will know it properly.
Mesothelioma is usually diagnosed at an advanced stage (Stage III or IV) — when it isn’t possible to remove cancer through an operation. Instead, your surgeon may work to control your cancer to make you more comfortable. As they have no option left in Allopathy treatment.
By natural due to scare of death. most people want to do everything they can to treat their cancer, even if that means enduring side effects for a small chance of an improvement. For the time being, they forgot other pathology treatments that make them comfortable so that they can live their remaining time as symptom-free as possible.
There are mainly 5 to 6 treatments that can control Mesothelioma Cancer in Allopathy. Yes, we are again saying no cure in Allopathy only control.
1) Surgery – Not only in Mesothelioma, in fact in all forms of cancer Surgery is the best option in Allopathy treatment. Surgeons work to remove mesothelioma when it’s diagnosed at an early stage. In some cases, this may cure cancer. But, most of the time, it isn’t possible to remove all cancer. In that situation, surgery may help to reduce the signs and symptoms caused by Mesothelioma spreading in your body.
2) Chemotherapy – Chemotherapy uses chemicals to kill cancer cells. Systemic chemotherapy travels throughout the body and may shrink or slow the growth of a Mesothelioma that can’t be removed using surgery. Chemotherapy may also be used before surgery (neoadjuvant chemotherapy) to make an operation easier or after surgery (adjuvant chemotherapy) to reduce the chance that cancer will return. Chemotherapy drugs may also be heated and administered directly into the abdominal cavity (intraperitoneal chemotherapy), in the case of peritoneal Mesothelioma. There are a lot of side effects of chemotherapy. Your body may not suitable for this therapy. Plus it kills the cancer cells for the time being. It will again regenerate in the body. Chemotherapy can lead to multi-organ failure of the body.
3) Radiation Therapy – Radiation therapy focuses on high-energy beams from sources such as X-rays and protons to a specific spot or spots on your body. Radiation may be used after surgery to kill any remaining cancer cells. It may also help reduce signs and symptoms of advanced cancer in situations where surgery isn’t an option. There are big side effects of this therapy. Rays are not good for the body. Any high-energy beam ray reduced two years of life after applying to the body. Radiation can also lead to a new form of cancer in your body.
4) Immunotherapy – It uses your immune system to fight cancer. Your body’s disease-fighting immune system may not attack your cancer because the cancer cells produce proteins that blind the immune system cells. Immunotherapy works by interfering with that process. This treatment might be an option if other treatments aren’t working. Well, this therapy is not fully proven and is controversial.
5) Targeted Therapy – It uses drugs that attack specific vulnerabilities in cancer cells. These drugs aren’t commonly used for treating Mesothelioma cancer. Again this therapy too is not full proof.
Pericardial Mesothelioma and Mesothelioma of Tunica Vaginalis are very rare. Early-stage cancer may be removed through surgery. Medical systems have yet to determine the best way to treat later-stage cancers, though.
Now you have understood completely that there is no cure for Mesothelioma Cancer in Allopathy. The million-dollar question still raising in your mind then how to cure Mesothelioma Cancer. Well, there is a way in Ayurveda and Yoga.
Mesothelioma Cancer mainly arises due to the settlement of Asbestos fiber in the lungs and stomach. In Ayurveda, it is called Arbuda. Cancer leads to an imbalance in Tridosha that is Kapa, Pitta, and Vata. It also vitiates your Sapta Dhatus (body tissues), Agni (biological fire), Satkriyakala (involvement of generic sequence), and Srotamsi (channels of the body).
There are 10 Herbs that plays a vital role to kill Mesothelioma cancer cells.
1) Turmeric (Curcuma Longa)
2) Pippali (Piper Longum)
3) Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula)
4) Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera)
5) Kanchnar (Bauhinia Variegata)
6) Kapoor (Cinnamomum Camphora)
7) Ginger (Zingiber Officinale)
8) Tulsi (Ocimum Tenuiflorum)
9) Black pepper (Piper Nigrum)
10) Amla (Phyllanthus Emblica)
Ayurvedic Medicines That Cure Mesothelioma Cancer
1) Ashwagandha Capsules (2 Capsules with Plain Water, 2 Times In A Day, After Meal)
It works in a specific manner to help fight the body with Mesothelioma Cancer. Cancer can be of any type but this supplement works together to perform an optimum function at the cellular level and help stop the spread of cancer to the other parts and various organs of the body. Due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, this medicine removes inflammation and also prevents oxidative damage in the cells. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) disrupts the signaling of cancerous cells in the body and prevents the further spreading of malignant cells.
2) Curcumin Capsules (2 Capsules with Plain Water, 2 Times In A Day, After Meal)
Turmeric is the main source of curcumin, a substance with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Most studies use turmeric extract for cancer treatment. Turmeric contains four curcuminoids such as curcumin, desmethoxycurcumin, curcuminoids, and bisdemethoxycurcumin. Out of these four, curcumin is the best for the treatment of Mesothelioma Cancer. Curcumin helps to inhibit the function of a COX-2 enzyme which causes the formation of cancerous cells in the body.
3) Tulsi Capsules (2 Capsules with Plain Water, 2 Times In A Day, After Meal)
Scientific research has suggested that Tulsi (Holy Basil) prevents Mesothelioma cancer formation & provides a rich supply of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory products. The main bioactive compound of tulsi is eugenol which plays a vital role in the prevention of malignancy. According to Ayurveda the medicinal properties of tulsi are, bitter, pungent in taste, light and dry in qualities, hot in potency, and undergoing pungent taste after proper digestion.
4) Guggul Capsules (2 Capsules with Plain Water, 2 Times In A Day, After Meal)
It inhibits the spreading of malignant Mesothelioma cells and also kills them by causing their apoptosis. Guggul (Commiphora Mukul) belongs to the Burseraceae family. This medicine is bitter, pungent in taste, hot in potency, and helps to balance the vitiated Kapha, Pitta, and Vata dosha.
5) Kanchnar Guggul (2 Capsules with Plain Water, 3 Times In A Day, After Meal)
Kanchanar Guggul is a traditional Ayurvedic formula used for treating vitiated Kapha dosha in the body, which is one of the reasons behind the Mesothelioma cancer cells formation. It’s a powerful detoxifying agent that removes excess Kapha from the tissues and prevents your body from malignant cells formation on the mesodermal lining of cells. This product contains extracts of herbs such as Bibhitaki (Terminalia Bellerica), Ginger (Zingiber Officinale), Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula), and Black Pepper (Piper Nigrum).
6) Chandraprabha Vati (2 Capsules with Plain Water, 3 Times In A Day, After Meal)
It’s an amazing Ayurvedic medicine used for the treatment of Mesothelioma cancer. Chandraprabha Vati has anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties which help to balance the Kapha, pitta, and Vata dosha. The extracts of herbs such as Kapoor (Cinnamomum Camphor), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Amalaki (Amla), Shunthi (Zingiber Officinale), and many more have been used by Planet Ayurveda for the betterment of malignant Mesothelioma patients.
What more important is there is no side effects of these medicines. You can also check here who can receive a Mesothelioma Settlement.

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KPM Analytics’ acquisition of Smart Vision Works is a strategic move that enables the company to expand its reach in the food and agriculture industry. With Smart Vision Works’ proprietary AI technology, KPM Analytics now offers a comprehensive portfolio of vision inspection systems that cater to the specific needs of the bakery, dairy, and protein markets. Integrating Smart Vision Works’ products into KPM’s existing portfolio allows food companies to benefit from AI-driven sorting and foreign material detection capabilities, improving efficiency and quality while reducing the risk of recalls. The acquisition also positions KPM Analytics to penetrate new global markets by leveraging its extensive sales and service network.
“With this acquisition, KPM Analytics has significantly enhanced our vision inspection portfolio with new AI technologies,” stated Brian Mitchell, KPM Analytics CEO. “The addition of Smart Vision Works to our existing Sightline Process Controls and Eye Pro System machine vision businesses allows us to provide additional data and technologies for our customers to leverage in their production processes. In addition, we strongly believe that the advanced AI capabilities within Smart Vision Works will advance our offerings across all end markets we serve.”
Smart Vision Works’ success in providing high-quality computer vision systems to the agriculture and food industries is due to its specialized expertise in overcoming challenging machine vision problems. For example, the company’s proprietary machine learning algorithms enable it to detect foreign materials in production, including plastic, cardboard, indigenous materials, metal, and even hair, ensuring that customers are protected from potential hazards. In addition, by leveraging AI and edge computing technologies, Smart Vision Works’ systems provide quick and accurate sorting and defect detection, allowing defective items to be removed from the production line promptly and efficiently. With the acquisition by KPM Analytics, Smart Vision Works’ cutting-edge technology is now poised to expand its reach and significantly impact the global food and agriculture industry.
An Increasing Demand For AI-Related Systems In Agriculture
The increasing demand for AI-related systems in agriculture is a promising trend that has the potential to revolutionize the industry. Farmers can improve their crop yields, optimize resource utilization, and reduce waste by leveraging machine learning and computer vision technologies. AI systems can also help detect diseases and pests early on, allowing farmers to take preventative measures before crop damage becomes irreversible.
However, the adoption of AI-related systems in agriculture also presents several challenges. One of the most significant challenges is the high cost of implementation. The technology required to deploy AI systems can be expensive, making it difficult for small-scale farmers to invest in these solutions. Additionally, many farmers may not have the technical expertise required to operate and maintain AI systems, which can hinder adoption.
Another challenge is the potential for AI systems to exacerbate existing inequalities in the agriculture industry. Smaller farmers may be disadvantaged if only large-scale farmers with the resources to implement AI systems can benefit from the technology. This could lead to a further concentration of resources and power in the hands of a few large corporations, with smaller farmers struggling to compete.

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SOIL TEST PHOSPHORUS (P) and Potassium (K) values in Ontario have been declining. Higher yields remove more nutrients and not enough fertilizer is being applied to replace the P and K being removed. Soybean yields have increased by eight bushels/acre (bu/ac) over the last 10 years in Ontario. The five-year soybean yield average for the province in 2017 was 46 bu/ac compared to a five-year average of 38 bu/ac in 2007. Corn has gone up by 26 bu/ac and wheat by eight bu/ac over the same period. On the other hand, over-fertilizing is not only costly, it will result in environmental losses. Finding an economic and sustainable strategy for P and K management is essential for Ontario grain farmers.
In 2011, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and the University of Guelph started phase one of a long-term project to compare two strategies: the sufficiency approach (current OMAFRA fertility guideline) versus the build-and-maintain approach. The sufficiency approach aims to provide enough fertilizer for a given crop in a given year to maximize economic returns. It’s also called the “feed the crop” approach. This strategy was compared to the build-and-maintain approach which aims to raise the soil test to a reasonable soil test level and then enough fertilizer is applied to maintain that level. It’s also called the “build the soil” approach.
Phase one of the project showed that the highest yields for all three crops were achieved with the build-and-maintain approach. In the plots, P levels were raised to approximately 20 ppm and K was raised to 120 ppm or slightly higher. Maximum yields could not be achieved using the sufficiency approach alone when feeding the crop in the spring. Soybean yields were raised by 4 bu/ac, corn by 13 bu/ac, and wheat by 10 bu/ac with the build-and-maintain approach compared to the sufficiency approach. However, crucial questions remain unanswered. Were yields responding to the “buildup phase,” because P and K is more extractable with new fertilizer applications? And how important is soil health in determining the amount of fertilizer necessary to grow high yielding crops?
Phase two of this project is currently underway to answer these crucial questions during the “drawdown” phase. Few long-term fertility datasets exist that examine the drawdown phase where fertility responses consider the effects of soil health. For instance, peer-reviewed reports show that the availability of nutrients depends on such factors as soil organic matter, pH, and texture. Soil health indicators will be examined on selected plots to understand how yields are influenced by both fertility and soil health. For example, soil P levels vary greatly within any given field. The spatial variability in response within and among field sites may be due to varying soil health processes. This research is needed to fine-tune fertility programs by considering the influence of soil health. There may be opportunities to manage field zones low in P differently, or with different soil health, compared to areas that are high in soil test P through precision agriculture technologies. During the next three years, if the highest economic yields are still produced with built background levels of P and K, then the evidence will strongly favor the build-and-maintain approach.
One strategy to mitigate soluble P runoff could be to build soil test P then maintain levels using starters because P would be placed below the surface. This project will test this hypothesis.
Findings from this study will have implications for site-specific management and enhance our understanding of the connection of soil health to fertility responses. It will provide farmers with clear guidance on the optimal approach for economically and sustainably managing P and K by updating OMAFRA fertility guidelines if it is warranted. From a holistic approach to sustainably managing nutrients, this work supports 4R nutrient stewardship by considering nutrient supply from all sources and assessing the crop uptake and soil supply.
This project was funded in part through Fertilizer Canada and Grain Farmers of Ontario.
Horst Bohner is the provincial soybean specialist with OMAFRA. Dave Hooker is an associate professor in the Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus.
This research project received funding from Grain Farmers of Ontario. •

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Entrepreneurial Game Studio to Launch SIM-PHL, an Urban Planning Simulator Game Powered by Philadelphia’s Open Data
June 10, 2020
In hopes of helping more people understand the political, economic and sociological forces that shape urban communities, game designers from Drexel University are turning Philadelphia’s open data into a SimCity-style urban planning game. With support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s Open Data initiative, Drexel’s game, called Simulated Interactive Management of the City of Philadelphia (SIM-PHL), will be set in the city’s Mantua neighborhood, an area that is part of a national initiative to support and restore marginalized communities.
“In the midst of this tremendous social inflection point, and a long-overdue examination of how our institutions have been used to empower and disenfranchise people, initiatives like the Knight Foundation’s — that not only daylight data, but also encourage citizens to engage with it in a way that helps them gain an intimate understanding of the invisible forces that have brought us to this point — are incredibly important for our society to learn and grow,” said Frank Lee, PhD, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and director of Drexel’s Entrepreneurial Game Studio, who is leading the SIM-PHL project.
Lee’s city-simulator game is built on a database of real property values, incident reports and zoning maps in Philadelphia. It uses public data, made available by the City of Philadelphia at Atlas.Phila.Gov, to inform residents about the impact that real estate development can have on things like rental rates, food distribution, crime, population flight, political struggle, gentrification and other forces that shape urban neighborhoods.
“Despite the significance of real estate data in the lives of the average Philadelphian, these data remain inaccessible, either by design, or because little effort has been made to present it in a format that engages the public,” Lee said. “SIM-PHL presents this vital data in a fun and engaging format where users can explore these complex, local sociological issues through play. Because the game draws from real Philadelphia maps and data, it lets players experiment with the city as a responsive ecosystem of phenomena that drive prices, rather than as an impenetrable, unrelated set of buildings and real estates.”
Players will take the role of city manager with the goal of using yearly allocations from the city and fluctuating state funds to build a safe, successful and sustainable neighborhood that maximizes the happiness of the residents. Decisions about residential, commercial, industrial and recreational zoning; single and multi-family housing; and preservation of open spaces and historical sites — decisions regularly facing city and community leaders — will factor into the outcomes of the game.
“These are all difficult decisions and they all have serious ramifications for citizens,” Lee said. “If by playing this game people gain a better understanding of the real effect of policies, they can become even more effective advocates for their communities.”
Additional challenges will come from incident reports, all drawn from the city’s database, including contested zoning requests, damage resulting from natural disasters, and various political oppositions and industry pressures — all while seeking compromises that work for the community.
The Mantua neighborhood, where the game is set, is part of the community served by Drexel’s Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships and its efforts as a partner in the West Philadelphia Action for Early Learning Program. This longstanding relationship will help to guide the design of the game and enable it to accurately represent the changes and challenges the neighborhood has faced throughout its history.
“Drexel has worked for some time to become one of the most civically engaged universities in the country, part of that mission is making it easier for people to become informed citizens,” Lee said. “If this project is successful, it will equip our community with the knowledge it needs to become engaged in ways that I hope can effect meaningful change.”
Lee has a history of using urban landscapes as teaching tools. He recently led a project where local middle-school students designed and built arcade-style video games that were played using the LED array of the 29-story Cira Centre office building in University City.
Working with Gossamer Games, an award-winning game design company with roots in Drexel’s Entrepreneurial Game Studio, Lee plans to release SIM-PHL for Android and iOS devices in 2021.
SIM-PHL is one of seven projects, three of them in Philadelphia, funded by the Knight Foundation’s Big Data Challenge. The goal of the initiative is to enhance civic engagement by developing new models of public trust around big data, while also exploring new ways to capture community sentiment. These projects are intended to spark civic dialogue and help residents be a part of developing solutions for community challenges. Citizen engagement with data can also foster greater government and institutional accountability, according to the Knight Foundation.
“These projects meet residents where they are — on platforms they recognize, and in the cities they know -- to show that we can engage residents with data and create more responsive communities,” said Lilian Coral, Knight’s director for national strategy and technology innovation. “Utilized well, open data could help local governments effectively tackle major community issues, such as the health effects of lead and pollution, or growing gentrification in communities.”
For more information about the Knight Foundation’s Open Data initiative and the other projects being supported by it, visit: kf.org/opendatawinners

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Immerse yourself in the art that inspired the book. It will delight and, with luck, inspire you as well. Then, read The Last Concubine by Uvi Poznansky, or listen to the wonderful audio presentation, as I am.
I highly recommend this book for those who love fine art and history. It's a truly incredible collection showing many different facets of the story of the last days of King David's life.
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very lovely. The crop of the picture is so wonderful,get wonderful together wirh all the big trees.
To be honest, I sure like the opportunity to walk in these woods.
Looks good. love walking in the bush.
Schönes Bild von dem "kleinen" Fotografen und den großen Bäumen.:)Noke
I wonder did Laura even know you were taking the shot. awesome trees
Boa tarde, Bill! bela foto a mostrar a dimensão entre as árvores e o fotografo, as cores são maravilhosas. AG
The photographer also looks happy.
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Wayne Rooney has his priorities straight.
“With all the trophies I’ve won so far, it’s involved so much hard work from myself and my team-mates, so I’d never give them away for anything,” said Rooney. “But to win a World Cup would be an unbelievable feeling.”
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Two centuries into the age of electricity, the last decade has seen a sudden and momentous boost in the capacity to store large amounts of energy. At once, batteries are on the verge of powering affordable vehicles and keeping cities lit with renewable electricity. In its inaugural live chat, The Electric is delighted to present a conversation between editor Steve LeVine and MIT Professor Yet-Ming Chiang, co-founder of some of the most fundamentally important battery startups of the last dozen years.
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