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Member You - The Pet Food Ingredient Game
This is probably one of the most important steps of all. You must know yourself, why you exist, and what you want to receive out of the internet, and what you are willing to give in exchange.You must know yourself. What you are good at, what your weaknesses are. You can excel at the things you are good at, and yet if you don’t control your weaknesses, or have someone else handle them, you will never get ahead online.Why do you exist? For me, I know that I exist as part of the family of God, and that I have a unique purpose here on earth. I am a Christian, which simply means that I am a Christ-follower---I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord of All and He is my personal Saviour.What do you want to receive out of the internet? If you do not know what you are going to get out of the internet, how will you ever determine a way to get it? Imagine if I visit a big city and I say I do not know why I am here or what I am doing here. What will I get out of it? Maybe I will walk around it lost, perhaps stumble on a tourist attraction or two, maybe I will see something interesting, maybe not. But if I visit that same city, knowing what I want to see, I can buy a map, rent a car, and go see and do everything I want to. But only because I know. You must decide what you are going to get out of the internet, or it will only give you the crumbs that fall off the tables of the rich and happy online. Guaranteed!What are you willing to give in exchange for what you have decided to get from the internet? You must be willing to exchange a fair value for everything you receive from the internet. Think of the internet as a real person, someone with whom you will do business. If you want to buy an apple at the market, you have to give fair value for it--whether that is one dollar or it is the exchange of an orange. But you have to give something for the apple. If you just steal it, you are a thief. Not only will the apple not taste as good, but the police will be called---and the worst thing is, you will have no recurring method to get more apples. The same thing is true online---the internet will only give you anything if you give some thing in exchange. What are you willing to give?
The Disease Price
We may prefer to feed a packaged, sterile, steam- cleaned, dried, farinaceous chunk cleverly shaped like a pork chop, but let's not kid ourselves, that is not the food a pet is designed for....regardless of the claims about ingredients on the label maki
All of us have different interpretations of the American dream. Some of us believe that it means freedom and the opportunity to build wealth and security. On the other hand, others believe it means owning a home, a business, or having the freedom to do nothing. Nevertheless, we all know that we have to work for the American dream even if we have different meanings for it.The problem with this is that many of those who work hard often get in over their heads. People can end up in debt while chasing the American dream even if they earn a decent living. If you are in this predicament, then you should turn to debt management advice to keep your family safe from bankruptcy.In this modern day and age, debt management advice is more common because a lot of people find themselves in deep debts. They find it so easy to charge things on a credit card, and think that they’ll just pay for it later. However, they fail to consider the high interest rates many credit cards will charge for being late on just one payment. An individual’s debt will begin to spiral out of control when that person starts falling behind on payments.Many companies offer debt management advice, and many of them specialize in helping people climb out of their debt. You have to do some research before you decide on a company because some of them provide advice so that they can earn a profit. Many companies that offer debt management advice also have special relationships with creditors. This means that they can reduce your debt faster than you expect.Bill collection companies will be calling you day and night if you have fallen behind on your payments and have no idea on what to do. You may feel depressed, anxious, and wish that you could rip your phone out of the wall when this happens. Try to get some debt management advice before your debt gets the best of you.A good company will help you eliminate your debt altogether but it may take a while. At least, you may learn a lot about managing your money in the future. You should learn a lot from the debt management advice you receive so that you will be better prepared to manage your finances in the future. Learn how to reduce your credit card interest, and how to fix your credit to receive better interest rates on loans. You don’t have to belong to the ever increasing number of Americans in debt.
AAFCO Approval
The official Publication of the American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) gives wide latitude for ingredients that can be used in animal foods. As I have pointed out in my book, The Truth About Pet Foods, approved ingredients can include*:
dehydrated garbage
undried processed animal waste products
polyethylene roughage replacement (plastic)
hydrolyzed poultry feathers
hydrolyzed hair
hydrolyzed leather meal
poultry hatchery by-product
meat meal tankage
peanut hulls
ground almond shells
(*Association of American Feed Control Officials, 1998 Official Publication)
Simultaneously, this same regulatory agency prohibits the use of many proven beneficial natural ingredients that one can find readily available for human consumption such as bee pollen, glucosamine, L-carnitine, spirulina and many other nutraceuticals. It would be easy to conclude that reason does not rule when it comes to what officially can or cannot be used in pet foods.
From the regulators’ standpoint, they operate from the simplistic nutritional idea that the value of food has to do with percentages and that there is no special merit to any particular ingredient. They deny the tens of thousands of scientific research articles proving that the kind of ingredient and its quality can make all the difference in terms of health. They also are silent about the damaging effect of food processing and the impact of time, light, heat, oxygen and packaging on nutritional and health value.
The 100% Complete Myth
Consumers are increasingly becoming alert to the value of more natural foods. Everyone intuitively knows that the closer the diet is to real, fresh, wholesome foods, the better the chance that good health will result. Unfortunately, people do not apply this same common sense to pet foods. Instead they purchase "100% complete" processed foods, perhaps even going the extra mile and selecting "super premium" or "natural" brands, thinking they are doing the best that can be done. They surrender their mind to a commercial ploy (100% completeness) and do to their pets what they would never do to themselves or their family - eat the same packaged product at every meal, day in and day out. No processed food can be "100% complete" because there is not a person on the planet who has 100% knowledge of nutrition. The claim on its face is absurd. Understanding this simple principle is more important than any pet food formulation regardless of the merits of its ingredients. Everything that follows will begin with that premise, i.e., no food should be fed exclusively on a continuous basis no matter what the claims of completeness or ingredient quality.
Genetics Is The Key
Pets need the food they are biologically adapted to. It's a matter of context. Just as a fish needs to be in water to stay healthy, a pet needs its natural food milieu to be healthy. All creatures must stay true to their design. What could be more obvious or simple? For a carnivore the correct genetic match is prey, carrion and incidental fresh plant material, and even some fur and feathers, as well as the occasional surprise of unmentionables found in decaying matter. It's not a pretty picture to think that "FiFi" with her pink bow and polished toenails would stoop to such fare, but that is precisely the food she is designed to eat. Since that is her design, matching food to that design (minus the more disgusting and unnecessary elements) is also the key to her health.
The Disease Price
We may prefer to feed a packaged, sterile, steam- cleaned, dried, farinaceous chunk cleverly shaped like a pork chop, but let's not kid ourselves, that is not the food a pet is designed for....regardless of the claims about ingredients on the label makin
FORWARDThe 188 stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. In fact, ALL of the hundreds of Hollywood movies we have deconstructed (see URL below) are based on this 188+ stage template.Understanding this template is a priority for story or screenwriters. This is the template you must master if you are to succeed in the craft.[The terminology is most often metaphoric and applies to all successful stories and screenplays, from The Godfather (1972) to Brokeback Mountain (2006) to Annie Hall (1977) to Lord of the Rings (2003) to Drugstore Cowboy (1989) to Thelma and Louise (1991) to Apocaplyse Now (1979)].THERE IS ONLY ONE STORYTHE 188 STAGE HERO'S JOURNEY:a) Attempts to tap into unconscious expectations the audience has regarding what a story is and how it should be told.b) Gives the writer more structural elements than simply three or four acts, plot points, mid point and so on.c) Gives you a tangible process for building and releasing dissonance (establishing and achieving catharses, of which there are usually four).d) Tells you what to write. For example, at a certain stage of the story, the focus should be on the Call to Adventure and the micro elements within.ABRIDGED TIPS, EXCERPTS AND EXAMPLES:(simply go to http://www.heros-journey.info/ for full details)*****Belly of the Whale*****It is in the Belly of the Whale where the Hero comes face to face with what he (or she) must become or deal with or be. In Straw Dogs (1971), Cawsey asks if "...they got anything worth taking...ten months inside is enough for me...." ; Ratboy steals Amy's knickers; "...I want what was in them....."*****Losing a part of the Old Self. Gaining a part of the New Self*****Before entering the First Threshold, the Hero loses a part of his Old Self and gains a part of his New Self. Often some tangible symbol or behaviour will be lost and gained. In An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), Zach leaves his bike behind and tries to cover up his tattoo. In Raging Bull (1980), Jake's wife leaves him.
dehydrated garbage
undried processed animal waste products
polyethylene roughage replacement (plastic)
hydrolyzed poultry feathers
hydrolyzed hair
hydrolyzed leather meal
poultry hatchery by-product
meat meal tankage
peanut hulls
ground almond shells
(*Association of American Feed Control Officials, 1998 Official Publication)
Simultaneously, this same regulatory agency prohibits the use of many proven beneficial natural ingredients that one can find readily available for human consumption such as bee pollen, glucosamine, L-carnitine, spirulina and many other nutraceuticals. It would be easy to conclude that reason does not rule when it comes to what officially can or cannot be used in pet foods.
From the regulators’ standpoint, they operate from the simplistic nutritional idea that the value of food has to do with percentages and that there is no special merit to any particular ingredient. They deny the tens of thousands of scientific research articles proving that the kind of ingredient and its quality can make all the difference in terms of health. They also are silent about the damaging effect of food processing and the impact of time, light, heat, oxygen and packaging on nutritional and health value.
The 100% Complete Myth
Consumers are increasingly becoming alert to the value of more natural foods. Everyone intuitively knows that the closer the diet is to real, fresh, wholesome foods, the better the chance that good health will result. Unfortunately, people do not apply this same common sense to pet foods. Instead they purchase "100% complete" processed foods, perhaps even going the extra mile and selecting "super premium" or "natural" brands, thinking they are doing the best that can be done. They surrender their mind to a commercial ploy (100% completeness) and do to their pets what they would never do to themselves or their family - eat the same packaged product at every meal, day in and day out. No processed food can be "100% complete" because there is not a person on the planet who has 100% knowledge of nutrition. The claim on its face is absurd. Understanding this simple principle is more important than any pet food formulation regardless of the merits of its ingredients. Everything that follows will begin with that premise, i.e., no food should be fed exclusively on a continuous basis no matter what the claims of completeness or ingredient quality.
Genetics Is The Key
Pets need the food they are biologically adapted to. It's a matter of context. Just as a fish needs to be in water to stay healthy, a pet needs its natural food milieu to be healthy. All creatures must stay true to their design. What could be more obvious or simple? For a carnivore the correct genetic match is prey, carrion and incidental fresh plant material, and even some fur and feathers, as well as the occasional surprise of unmentionables found in decaying matter. It's not a pretty picture to think that "FiFi" with her pink bow and polished toenails would stoop to such fare, but that is precisely the food she is designed to eat. Since that is her design, matching food to that design (minus the more disgusting and unnecessary elements) is also the key to her health.
The Disease Price
We may prefer to feed a packaged, sterile, steam- cleaned, dried, farinaceous chunk cleverly shaped like a pork chop, but let's not kid ourselves, that is not the food a pet is designed for....regardless of the claims about ingredients on the label maki
The Indian government is facing political heat from the farmers, opposition, and even from its own allies on setting up of special economic zones. The policy that aims to emulate China's success with SEZ by establishing a tax & customs free zones to encourage exports is now under fire on land acquisition. The controversy has prompted the Prime Minister to put on hold further approvals of SEZs.The SEZs have always been marred by controversies — earlier by the Finance Ministry's fear on tax exemptions offered to these zones and now by the land acquisition.There is not much doubt, that the SEZ concept will definitely help India succeed in a big way. The domestic manufacturers will be able to compete in the global markets. The SEZs will bring technology and manufacturing skills to India, create lakh of employment opportunities, attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), increase exports etc.To achieve 10 percent GDP and make India a global manufacturing hub, we have to move towards industrialization but not at the expense of forcing farmers to give their arable land.The government should come up with proper land acquiring policy, make financial reforms rather than making cosmetic changes to a globally successful model.For industrialization, land is needed, but those who are losing their land must be adequately compensated. They must be paid market value of the land, offer jobs, regular income, home etc.In a year, the government approved 237 SEZs, gave "in principle approval" to another 162 and received proposals from state governments for 304 more. All but 63 of those projects have been put on hold since protests erupted. Too many SEZ's with not serve the purpose, we should develop sound infrastructure and offer better facilities for foreign investors.If we look at China, it has few SEZ's but large ones.ABC OF SEZs Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a specifically delineated duty free enclave that is treated as a foreign territory for the purposes of trade operations. It's exempt from income tax, sales tax, service tax and there is no examination of export/import cargo by customs.Indian SEZ policy has following distinguishing features:a) The zones are proposed to setup by private sector or by state Govt. in association with Private sector. Private sector is also invited to develop infrastructure facilities in the existing SEZs b) State Government have a lead role in the setting up of SEZ. c) A framework is being developed by creating special windows under existing rules and regulations of the Central Govt. and State Govt. for SEZ.
From the regulators’ standpoint, they operate from the simplistic nutritional idea that the value of food has to do with percentages and that there is no special merit to any particular ingredient. They deny the tens of thousands of scientific research articles proving that the kind of ingredient and its quality can make all the difference in terms of health. They also are silent about the damaging effect of food processing and the impact of time, light, heat, oxygen and packaging on nutritional and health value.
The 100% Complete Myth
Consumers are increasingly becoming alert to the value of more natural foods. Everyone intuitively knows that the closer the diet is to real, fresh, wholesome foods, the better the chance that good health will result. Unfortunately, people do not apply this same common sense to pet foods. Instead they purchase "100% complete" processed foods, perhaps even going the extra mile and selecting "super premium" or "natural" brands, thinking they are doing the best that can be done. They surrender their mind to a commercial ploy (100% completeness) and do to their pets what they would never do to themselves or their family - eat the same packaged product at every meal, day in and day out. No processed food can be "100% complete" because there is not a person on the planet who has 100% knowledge of nutrition. The claim on its face is absurd. Understanding this simple principle is more important than any pet food formulation regardless of the merits of its ingredients. Everything that follows will begin with that premise, i.e., no food should be fed exclusively on a continuous basis no matter what the claims of completeness or ingredient quality.
Genetics Is The Key
Pets need the food they are biologically adapted to. It's a matter of context. Just as a fish needs to be in water to stay healthy, a pet needs its natural food milieu to be healthy. All creatures must stay true to their design. What could be more obvious or simple? For a carnivore the correct genetic match is prey, carrion and incidental fresh plant material, and even some fur and feathers, as well as the occasional surprise of unmentionables found in decaying matter. It's not a pretty picture to think that "FiFi" with her pink bow and polished toenails would stoop to such fare, but that is precisely the food she is designed to eat. Since that is her design, matching food to that design (minus the more disgusting and unnecessary elements) is also the key to her health.
The Disease Price
We may prefer to feed a packaged, sterile, steam- cleaned, dried, farinaceous chunk cleverly shaped like a pork chop, but let's not kid ourselves, that is not the food a pet is designed for....regardless of the claims about ingredients on the label maki
“The key to making money in stocks is not to get scared out of them.” - Peter LynchAre you interested in investments but the thought of actually doing it scares you to death? Do you wonder exactly how much money you need to start investing? To begin investing, new investors need to remember to start small and be educated.You can start investing, today, for only $100 dollars. Most people can scrape together an extra hundred dollars and begin investing. The goal is to find the investment which will give you the highest return possible and really make that $100 dollars work for you.After all you worked hard for it. Most people think that the only place to invest money is in stocks, bonds, real estate, and mutual funds. However, one of the best ways to invest small amounts of money or 'capital' is in high yield investment programs or HYIPs.High yield investment programs are available online and anyone can invest in them. The individual can choose how much they want to invest, who to invest in, and when to stop investing. High yield investment programs are open to anyone who wants to participate in them unlike other investment vehicles which require a huge initial investment. Most high yield investments give a 20% to 40% rate of return per month. If you begin with a $100 dollars at the end of the month, you can see your money grow to $140 dollars. If you choose to keep reinvesting this money could quickly reach several thousands of dollars.It is important to point out that all investments have risk, and high yield investment programs do.They are a great way to raise capital quickly but they are not secure enough for establishing long term wealth. This type of investment takes the same level of research and money management as other investments doe. High yield investment programs can also be financial schemes. Make sure before you invest in anything that you fully research the company and investment guidelines.You can start investing with just $100 dollars. Starting small, is the best way to get your feet wet in the stock market and know if it is right for you. By starting small you have very little to lose. In the worse case scenario, you lose your $100 dollars and move on. Do not miss out on making your money work for you because you are afraid. You should not fear investing, when done right, it can be extremely rewarding. Everyone, no matter how much money they have, has the right and the ability to invest and secure their financial future..
Genetics Is The Key
Pets need the food they are biologically adapted to. It's a matter of context. Just as a fish needs to be in water to stay healthy, a pet needs its natural food milieu to be healthy. All creatures must stay true to their design. What could be more obvious or simple? For a carnivore the correct genetic match is prey, carrion and incidental fresh plant material, and even some fur and feathers, as well as the occasional surprise of unmentionables found in decaying matter. It's not a pretty picture to think that "FiFi" with her pink bow and polished toenails would stoop to such fare, but that is precisely the food she is designed to eat. Since that is her design, matching food to that design (minus the more disgusting and unnecessary elements) is also the key to her health.
The Disease Price
We may prefer to feed a packaged, sterile, steam- cleaned, dried, farinaceous chunk cleverly shaped like a pork chop, but let's not kid ourselves, that is not the food a pet is designed for....regardless of the claims about ingredients on the label maki
The old saying goes, “A few bad apples spoil the bunch.” It could not be more true when you are thinking about getting into MLM. There are so many legitimate opportunities that have been spoiled by some MLM scams giving the business opportunity a bad name. Yes, there are legitimate MLM opportunities out there, you just need to be able to tell the difference between the good businesses and the MLM scams.MLM is a legitimate business model, but some people have chosen to create MLM scams from this model. You really can, with a lot of work, make good money with MLM, which is a multi-level marketing business model. Also known as network marketing, you have an upline and build a downline while selling unique services or products. The problem is, while this model is legitmate, there are a lot of people creating MLM scams and illegal schemes that have smeared the MLM name.So, what are some common MLM scams? The most popular MLM scam is very much illegal, and it is has been around for the longest time. In a pyramid scheme, a company will offer large profits if you invest in their program. Do you actually sell the products? No. This is one of those MLM scams where the money is paid in without you ever seeing any money for the products.Another one of the most common MLM scams is called a Ponzi scheme. This is similar to the pyramid scheme, but with one difference. With a Ponzi scheme there is not actually a product. The company promises you large returns if you invest with them, but they only take the investment to pay off the people who have been in the program longer.With these type of MLM scams the promises sound legitimate, but the companies will most likely take your money and run. So what are the things you should look for to tell if you are dealing with one of those MLM scams?First, ask if the company is more interested in bringing in new members than selling any product. After all, new members mean more competition, especially if there are not a lot of products to sell.Also, beware of companies that want you to purchase a lot of product or inventory before you begin selling. MLM scams often require that you purchase items that are backordered, or you will purchase the items and never see them.MLM scams often make preposterous claims about their products. The advertisements are extremely exaggerated, and if the ads sound to good to be true, they probably are. These exaggerations are most common with MLM scams that promote nutritional supplements. So check into them carefully.Read the rest of the article here:
The Disease Price
We may prefer to feed a packaged, sterile, steam- cleaned, dried, farinaceous chunk cleverly shaped like a pork chop, but let's not kid ourselves, that is not the food a pet is designed for....regardless of the claims about ingredients on the label making one think it is five-star restaurant fare. Pets may tolerate such food for a time, but in the end nature calls to account. The price to be paid is lost health in the form of susceptibility to infections, dental disease, premature aging, obesity, heart and organ disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis and other cruel and painful chronic degenerative diseases. Because our pets are not out in the rigors of nature where they would quickly succumb to such conditions and end their misery, they languish in our protected homes and under veterinary care that does not usually cure but merely treats symptoms and extends the time of suffering. That suffering begins with the way in which we are feeding our pets, not the ingredients in a supposed 100% complete pet food.
The Perfect Food
What is the solution? It is simple and something I have been preaching for the past 25 years. Return pets to their environmental roots. They need - daily - interesting activity, fresh air, clean water, romps in nature, lots of love, and food as close to the form they would find in the wild as possible. Fresh, whole natural foods fit for a carnivore and fed in variety are as good as it can get. Anything less than that is a compromise. Compromise the least if health is the goal. (Same principle applies to you and your family.) To get a packaged food as close as possible to that goal requires the right starting philosophy of feeding (described above) and the expertise to design and manufacture such foods.
Enter The Profiteers
Elements of these principles (often distorted or misunderstood) have been taken up by an endless line of pet food entrepreneurs. The low fat craze led to low fat pet foods. The high fiber craze led to high fiber pet foods. The "no corn, wheat or soy" craze led to no corn, wheat or soy pet foods. The "omega- 3" craze led to pet foods with fish oil. The “variety” craze led to pet foods supposedly offering variety. The "four food groups" craze led to all four bundled into a package. The "raw" craze has led to raw frozen pet foods. The list is endless and the race for pet owner dollars is at a fever pitch.
One can only feel sympathy for a concerned pet owner as they stroll along the huge array of pet food options in pet food aisles. Unfortunately, armed with only sound bites and lore they may have heard from a friend, breeder, veterinarian or on a commercial, they make choices that not only do not serve the health of their pet but may directly contribute to weakened immunity and disease.
The first thing consumers should keep in mind is the ideal diet for pets as described above. No packaged product regardless of its wild claims is ever going to equal that. The next best thing is to home prepare fresh meals. (Contact Wysong for recipes and instruction.) If that is not always possible, then products should be selected that are as close to the ideal as possible. (More suggestions below.)
Raw Frozen Pet Food Dangers
At first glance, considering the perfect feeding model I have described - raw, natural, whole - the best food may seem to be one of the raw frozen pet foods now clamoring to capture the "raw" craze. I'm sorry to say that some of these purveyors even use my books and literature to convince pet owners that their frozen products are on track. They take bits and pieces of good information and distort it into something that pretty much misses the point and misleads consumers. Also, these exotic frozen mixtures of ingredients of unknown origin, manufacturing and freezing conditions are most certainly not economical nor the best choice. They may, because of the water content and raw state, be outright dangerous.
Human Grade
Then there are claims about "USDA approved" ingredients,
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