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By hnn
Our modern idea of tyranny was born 2,000 years ago. It is with the reign of the Caligula – the third Roman emperor, assassinated in 41 AD, before he had reached the age of 30 – that all the components of mad autocracy come together for the first time.
In fact, the ancient Greek word “tyrannos” (from which our term comes) was originally a fairly neutral word for a sole ruler, good or bad.
Of course, there had been some very nasty monarchs and despots before Caligula. But, so far as we know, none of his predecessors had ever ticked all the boxes of a fully fledged tyrant, in the modern sense.
There was his (Imelda Marcos-style) passion for shoes, his megalomania, sadism and sexual perversion (including incest, it was said, with all three of his sisters), to a decidedly odd relationship with his pets. One of his bright ideas was supposed to have been to make his favourite horse a consul – the chief magistrate of Rome….
Source: FULL ARTICLE at History News Network – George Mason University
If your local pond, lake, or watering hole is looking bright green this summer, chances are it has blue-green algae and it may be dangerous to you or your pets. A newly published study has used a novel approach to better understand why these algae form blooms and what makes them toxic. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at Phys.org
The day may not be too far away when homeowners can schedule monthly tick clearing service, drastically reducing the risk of tick-borne illness in their pets and children. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at Phys.org
By Johnc00l
First of all I will start by saying That I don’t have any pets so it does not matter if this system would affect pets. I might get fish at some point but I doubt that the system can penetrate the water or even the glass to affect the fish.
I want to improve on the ultrasonic devices that emit a sound that is not audible by the human ear. Some of them work like the Black and Decker ones. but some pests might build an immunity to the device at some point or another but getting use to it.
The house is made from concrete so there is no need to worry about any pests between the walls or under the floor.
The idea is to create an audio file that has many frequencies. I need help on how to create frequencies that will play one after the other like tracks on a CD in around one or 2 min then it would loop again.
I want to place speakers all over the house. Inside and outside. So I need to know what type of speakers can play these frequencies and I will need the outside speaker to be heat and humidity resistant as the temperature and humidity are always high even at night.
I want to play the sound from a stereo type system so that I can play the frequencies at an db that I want. Even if I want to go up to 500db just to make sure that no pests will ever think of visiting me.
The targets are all animals and insects.
I know that some frequencies can even loosen grim or dirt. But it might not be safe as it might shake things out of there place. But if you have some advice on this then share it with me.
I heard that some frequencies can also kill bacteria. Is it possible to use this in my system as well.
I also want to put a device in the yard outside that is connected to my system and it is like a pipe inside the ground. This is to emit the frequencies underground to irritate the insects and the please advice on what type of device it should be (it needs to be heat and water resistant).
Since this might be bad for the health, the system will only be operational during the absence of the home tenants. But the outside system might remain on.
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Kansas City isn’t just topping charts for its barbecue this summer — it’s also where renters can get the most for their money. According to Zillow’s latest analysis, Kansas City is one of 10 big cities offering the best combination of: Current rental prices Price per square foot Low year-over-year changes in cost of rent Low cost of rent compared with the cost of buying a home If you’re looking to rent, this could mean the difference between a 2-bedroom with a private patio and a 500-square-foot studio. And for prospective buyers facing the current rise in home values and low for-sale inventory, renting in one of these cities may present an attractive alternative. Here’s a look at homes for rent in the top 10 places where you can get the biggest bang for your buck. No. 10: Mikwaukee, WI 1922 N 52nd St, Milwaukee, WI For rent: $1,500 per month Specs: 1,145 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 1.25 baths Extras: Professional landscaping, outdoor living space, laundry, 2-car detached garage No. 9: New Orleans, LA 3109 General Taylor St, New Orleans, LA For rent: $1,100 per month Specs: 1,094 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath Extras: Front porch, off-street parking, pets on case-by-case basis, tenant-maintained yard No. 8: Columbus, OH 136 Columbian Ave, Columbus, OH For rent: $800 per month …read more
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Bloodsicles are good for lions and tigers, but zookeepers recommend other frozen treats for pets. …read more
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It’s a three day weekend, and you’ve secured an invitation to a friend’s beach house, but there’s one problem: what are you going to do with your beloved dog? Owners often end up dropping off their dogs at pricy kennels, or leaning on friends and family for dog sitting, which can be difficult to coordinate. Dog lovers Aaron and Karin Nissim Hirschhorn wanted something better for their pets so they started DogVacay.com, the online marketplace that connects dog owners with loving pet caregivers nationwide at a fraction of the average cost of a kennel. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at Forbes Latest
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A Walmart worker in Canada claims that speaking up for a doggie in distress cost her her job.
Carla Cheney, a former Kemptville, Ottawa, Walmart pharmacy technician, told CBC News she was worried about a canine left unattended in a truck by a customer. But when she confronted the customer instead of first reporting it to her supervisor, she apparently broke the retail giant’s protocol – not to mention ticking off the customer.
“He told me it was none of my business and I said that that was fine, that if I saw him do it again I would just call the police next time,” Cheney said. “He said he was no longer going to be shopping at that Walmart, and I said, ‘OK.'”
A Walmart Canada spokeswoman said there are guidelines for employees to follow when it comes to identifying dangers, including those involving pets. But the company said the associate was not fired for “trying to help a dog in a locked car.”
“We require our associates to follow these guidelines, which include reporting any safety concerns to a member of management, and engaging customers in a manner that is respectful,” Felicia Fefer told the CBC.
Walmart Canada also said in a statement that they will be posting signs in the front of their stores across Canada advising customers of the dangers of leaving kids and pets in hot vehicles.
A Facebook group dedicated to supporting Cheney, “Animal Rights for Kemptville Walmart,” had more than 12,000 members as of Friday afternoon.
Source: FULL ARTICLE at Fox World News
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If you believe the economy is improving, you’ve likely never met someone who still can’t afford a can of cat food.
Marc Okon, who has worked as a stockbroker, entrepreneur and business consultant, has a friend from his old neighborhood in Bayside, Queens, N.Y. He’s known her since age 10. Her parents died. She fell on hard times. And the economy hasn’t come back for her yet.
“She told me she sometimes fed her cat before herself,” Mr. Okon said in a telephone interview.
In February, as headlines raged about a strengthening economy, Mr. Okon started a privately funded nonprofit called Pet Food Stamps. People who are already on government assistance can apply for free pet food.
The group has been swamped with more applications than his staff of a dozen people can readily process. Most applicants send letters detailing how they lost their jobs to outsourcing, their homes to foreclosure or their health to disease or accident.
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SUDBURY, Ontario, April 20 (UPI) — Police in Sudbury, Ontario, said they are on the lookout for rogue dog owners who let their pets poop on other people’s lawns — and don’t pick it up.
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PopCap Games Launches Bookworm ™ Heroes for iPad and iPhone
Blockbuster Word Game Franchise Comes to Apple Smart Devices in All-New Head-To-Head Adaptation
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– PopCap Games, a worldwide leader in mobile and social games and a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NAS: EA) , today announced the global launch of Bookworm™ Heroesfor iPad and iPhone. An all-new adaptation of PopCap’s mega-hit word game franchise that has been enjoyed by tens of millions of players around the world, Bookworm Heroes offers head-to-head, on-the-go fun with friends, and takes turn-based word battles to heroic new heights. With a host of great new features, and taking full advantage of touch screen capabilities, Bookworm Heroes is now available for free download on iTunes on a rolling basis worldwide for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
“We’re ecstatic to introduce the next chapter of Bookworm to iOS users in a new adaptation that brings multiplayer and social gameplay to what’s previously been a solitary player experience,” said Scott Willoughby, Bookworm franchise director at PopCap Games. “Bookworm Heroes adds a new level of fun and challenge among friends, plus a ton of extras that we believe make this the best Bookworm iteration yet.”
In Bookworm Heroes, players face-off with friends as they take turns building words from letter tiles to spell victory! Along the way, they’ll be joined by legendary heroes and magical pets who boost their word power and mess with their opponent’s letter tiles in wild ways. Key features include:
-Play head-to-head against friends via Facebook or challenge random opponents
-Heroes provide unique special abilities and tiles to boost word scores
-Powerful pets will add extra bonuses, damage or health
-Players can purchase coins to rent heroes and pets
–Tap Game Center for leaderboards, including Total # of Wins and Wins per Hero
-Share via Facebook to taunt friends and boast epic word skills to the world
-Push notifications give players a heads-up for challenges and nudges
-Players can earn coins just for inviting more friends to play
About PopCap
PopCap Games is the leading global developer, publisher and operator of casual video games: fun, easy-to-learn, captivating
From: http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/04/18/popcap-games-launches-bookworm-heroes-for-ipad-and/
A massive explosion at a fertilizer plant near Waco, Texas injured dozens of people and killed an unknown number of others on Wednesday. Below are emergency resources compiled by KTVT-TV and WFAA.com.
To check on injured residents admitted to Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center call (254) 202-1100
For family inquiries about patients at Scott & White call (888) 394-4947
Family inquiries about patients at Providence Health Center (254) 761-7200
The Extraco Events Center will be setting up to take donations starting tomorrow at 9:00 am. For information call (254) 776-1660
Carter Blood Care Center will accept donations beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday in Waco. Find more locations here.
First Baptist Church of Lott has room for anyone needing a place to stay. Call (254) 829-2321
American Red Cross crews from across Texas were sent to the site of an explosion at a fertilizer plant near Waco where multiple injuries have been reported. To donate blood – find a location near you.
Both Peas & Tots and Smarty Pants consignment stores in Waco are accepting clothing donations in all sizes for those in West
Evacuation Locations
– Valley Mills Nursing Home has rooms available for nursing home residents if placement is needed for any of the West Nursing home residents. Call (254) 932-6288.
– Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish at 219 W. Magnolia Street, Penelope, TX 76676 can handle 100 families.
– Ben’s Boat Repair in Elm Mott has space avaliable for pets and a few people, 435 S. McLennan Loop, (254) 716-9593
– First Baptist Church of Lott has room for anyone needing a place to stay. Call (254) 829-2321. (KWTX News 10)
– Blair’s Cove Apts in Waco is offering housing to any resident affected by #Westexplosion 2425 S. 21 Street (254) 447-0810
– Evacuees were told to go to the Community Center in Abbott, Texas, about five miles north of West, Texas.
– Church of the Open Door will be opened for survivors. They are located off of exit 339 in Bellmead. (News Channel 25)
– Home Depot in Bellmead is open all night for assistance. (News Channel 25)
– All Gholson ISD schools have been opened to be used as shelters.
– Penelope High School has been opened for survivors.
– Central United Methodist Church
– Texas State Technical State College in Waco
– Latham Springs Camp and Retreat Center (254) 694-3689
– Aquilla ISD
– Alliance Auto Auction on I-35
– Sykora Family Ford in West
– Gholson Baptist Church
– La Vega Veterinary Clinic – taking in small animals for the night
– Pharmacy at HEB Store on Woodway
– Antioch Community church at 501 North 20th Street in Waco
Click here for more from KTVT-TV.
Click here for more from WFAA.com.
From: http://feeds.foxnews.com/~r/foxnews/national/~3/JZjwldL__Oo/
Burlington, Vt., is a long way from New York and the Jersey Shore, but when Joan Shannon read about the storm ravaged victims of Hurricane Sandy and their struggles to care for their pets she knew she had to get involved.
“I thought that there was probably a need for temporary shelter for the dogs,” she said, explaining her efforts were aimed as much at pet owners who found themselves in an unimaginable situation.
Hundreds of families were left homeless, and unable to take their dogs with them were forced to leave their beloved pets behind in the unheated remnants of their houses.
Shannon founded Sandy Dog Nannies, an organization of volunteers willing to temporarily foster dogs affected by the storm. Dog owners in need are asked to provide a profile of their hound which is then shared with approved foster families that have been vetted by the organization. The dog’s owner then reviews the applications and reports on the potential foster homes and selects the most appropriate offer.
Sandy Dog Nannies couldn’t have come at a better time for Debbie Blair. Like so many, she lost almost everything in the storm. Her home in Breezy Point was battered by flood waters and high winds — and while she fared better than some of her neighbors she was struggling to look after her 11-year-old Cairn terrier, Jessie.
“There’s such a peace of mind that I have that I know my dog is safe and being well taken care of,” said Blair. “Dogs pick up on all our stress as well, so she was removed from all the craziness that was going on in my house. It’s just a blessing.”
The initial idea of Sandy Dog Nannies was to transport the dogs to the green mountains of Vermont, placing them with willing families. However, Shannon quickly discovered that while storm victims were crying out for help they wanted their faithful hounds in close proximity so they could visit. Debbie Blair‘s terrier was placed with Kerry Madden in Manhattan. “I was guaranteeing them that this dog would be well taken care of and I wanted them to take care of their needs,” said Madden. Little Jessie now enjoys thrice daily walks along the sidewalk with Madden’s two other dogs and Blair can concentrate on rebuilding her home knowing her dog is safe.
It will be months, and in some cases years before some of the neighborhoods impacted by Sandy are rebuilt.
“Nobody anticipates being in the position that these folks are in where there are just no good options,” said Shannon. “If we have given somebody an option, we’ve been successful.”
It’s an example of people helping people, and man’s best friend — at perhaps their greatest time of need.
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By The Huffington Post News Editors
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Albuquerque has been named America’s best city for four-legged travelers.
The travel booking site Priceline.com compiled the top 10 list of the city’s most friendly for travelers with pets based on the number of pet-friendly hotels, the number of off-leash dog parks per hundred thousand residents and the city’s walkability.
Most of the cities are in the West. Portland, Ore., ranked No. 2, followed by Tucson, Ariz., Tampa, Fla.; Indianapolis; Salt Lake City, Austin, Texas; Tulsa, Okla.; Louisvile, Mo., and San Francisco.
Source: FULL ARTICLE at Huffington Post
By Business Wirevia The Motley Fool
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Oragenics Announces Approval of Common Stock Listing on NYSE MKT
TAMPA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Oragenics, Inc. (OTCBB: OGEN) (the “Company”) announced today that its common stock has been approved for listing on the NYSE Euronext’s NYSE MKT. Trading is expected to commence on the NYSE MKT on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 under the ticker symbol ‘OGEN’.
“We are pleased to begin trading on NYSE MKT,” said John N. Bonfiglio PhD, President and CEO of Oragenics. “This listing marks an important step in our Company’s development by giving us greater access to a broader investor base and by providing increased transparency and liquidity for the financial community.”
“We welcome Oragenics, Inc. to the NYSE MKT family of listed companies,” Scott Cutler, Executive Vice President, Global Listings at NYSE Euronext. “Oragenics will be joining other growth oriented companies in the U.S. taking advantage of the NYSE‘s advanced and innovative market model to offer a premier value for listing and trading their stocks.”
The listing approval is contingent on the Company continuing to meet all of the initial listing requirements on the day it is scheduled to commence trading.
About Oragenics, Inc.
Oragenics, Inc. is focused on becoming the world leader in novel antibiotics against infectious disease and probiotics for oral health for humans and pets. Oragenics, Inc. has established an exclusive worldwide channel collaboration for lantibiotics, a novel class of broad spectrum antibiotics, with Intrexon Corporation Inc., a synthetic biology company. The collaboration will allow Oragenics access to Intrexon’s proprietary technologies with the idea of accelerating the development of much needed new antibiotics that will work against resistant strains of bacteria. Oragenics also develops, markets and sells proprietary probiotics specifically designed to enhance oral health for humans and pets, under the brand names Evora and ProBiora in over 13 countries worldwide.
Safe Harbor Statement:
Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release includes forward-looking statements that reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and information currently available. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “project” and similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters identify forward-looking statements. Investors should be cautious in relying on forward-looking …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at DailyFinance
