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Overpopulation cannot cause death by starvation, because the human body has a mechanism to prevent starvation death when food is limited.
Every day, human beings starve to an early death.
How does this happen?
We know that for every person that starves to death in th eworld today, there is plenty of excess food that goes unused and uneaten, more than enough to have kept that person alive.
Any large scale starvation to death only occurs as a result of disaster causing an abrupt stoppage of resources, or as a result of human choice not to redistribute resources.
To test this, consider a thought experiment given these parameters: in a closed community of people, food is distributed to each individual according to need. To mimic a starvation scenario caused by finite supply and population but not by natural disaster, we keep the rate of food production constant and the population's desire to reproduce constant.
Given a supply of food, the people in the thought experiment will naturally multiply. As they multiply, they will eventually start using all of the food supply. As they continue to multiply, each person's share of food is decreased.
This will contnue to happen until population is high enough to mean that each full grown person will lose weight.
Eventually, each grown individual loses weight and begins losing fat stores.As the sexually mature women lose weight and fat stores, they become infertile. As a result of infertility, population ceases to rise.
Thus, the body makes reproduction impossible in the absence of excess, and therefore, rising population cannot cause death by starvation because people become infertile because they starve to death. As female athletes often prove, a woman can be infertile yet quite fit and healthy until she reaches old age.
The biological mechanism is that the human body becomes infertile before it starves to death..
The purpose of this conversation is point out that how we treat each other is more critical to our survival than any population number we attempt to adopt.
Nov 11 2013: Your argument is flawed because it doesn't include greed, power, war, natural disaster, lack of clean water, infrastructure to transport food and other such items. You are right that most people who are starving don't die from starvation but from side effects like infection due to lowered immune system. The effects of starvation go beyond the individual that is starving, it creates lowered output because they cannot work hard enough to provide for their families. If you are a farmer and have to work long hours you need more calories to do your work than a lawyer or doctor, but if you go through a bad year because of drought, then you might not produce enough food to provide for your family and have enough seed left over to plant next year's crops. You might have to kill your ox for food and then tilling the field becomes impossible.
This is one of those things that works on paper but not in reality.
Nov 12 2013: Thanks for your comments, Scott. I actually do account for those things. The point of this coversation is to isolate the role of population. To do this, we assume constant level of food supply and we assume even distribution. That is completely intentional, because by doing so we can examine what will happen as population grows. Isolating a variable can help us better understand the complex system.
In terms of population, we can see that the human body becomes infertile when excess dissappears. Because of this, when food supply declines, population declines, and could, at certain rates, do so without one person starving to death.
The point is to understand how to minimize premature death by starvation.
To do so, we need to find ways to maintain constant food supply, making the resource use sustainable. Eventually we would be finding ways to make the modern lifestyle as sustainable as possible with the least amount of fossil fules as possible. We have to manage and prevent pollution.
We must also find ways to redistribute resources as evenly as possible. When we combine this goal with the goal of sustainability, the principle of democracy surfaces. It is the model that makes it more likely to attain more even resource use, and do so long term because the people themselves are empowered.
In other words, hopefully we can finally put an end to Malthusian scaremongering once and for all, and turn to the very real goals of sustainability and democracy.Nov 8 2013: 18th century scholar Thomas Malthus predictions of overpopulation leading to massive worlwide starvation, despite not coming to pass have lingered on until now. Some still ascribe to them. Simply put from Malthus' arguments the claim remains that exponential population growth is destined to overtake food production.
While it is true that exponential curves increase more quickly than, say linear growth, human population growth is not perfectly exponential. My opening statements explain why: humans depend on food excess to be fertile in the first place.Nov 8 2013: Democracy is likely the most effective, proven way to distribute food and other resources evenly and in better amounts. Yes there are always outliers and bureacrats skimming off the top, but in this case the people have a mechanism to avoid complete elitist control of resources.
And yes, food won't likely be distributed uniformly on a global scale, but we can get better at being closer to uniform.
Nov 12 2013: Death by starvation, overtime has become less of a REAL concern. The world's agricultural production relative to human population has increased dramatically.
There are countries who produce enough food to feed the entire human population. Less people are in agriculture now than previous years.
Nov 12 2013: Thanks for your comments. Yet it is true that generally we have become very good at food production.
Lejan .
Nov 8 2013: What makes you think that overpopulation is considered to cause death by starvation and by whom? Especially as the mechanism you describe is well known.
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Nov 12 2013: 18th century scholar Thomas Malthus predictions of overpopulation leading to massive worlwide starvation, despite not coming to pass have lingered on until now. Some still ascribe to them. Simply put from Malthus' arguments the claim remains that exponential population growth is destined to overtake food production.
While it is true that exponential curves increase more quickly than, say linear growth, human population growth is not perfectly exponential. My opening statements explain why: humans depend on food excess to be fertile in the first place.
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Nov 12 2013: Thank you for adding your comment again via reply function, as I didn't come back here so far and would, most likely, not have noticed otherwise.
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I understand now the motivation of your idea and like to point out, that its base is only valid under steady state conditions and without abrupt changes within food production. A single harvest below average can already cause starvation, the moment the minimum calories produced drops under the minimum calories needed to maintain malnutrition above lethality levels.
A very sensitive equilibrium and many variables are either in gray-scale, such as fertility dropouts and food distribution equality, or even unpredictable, such as harvest results, which all together should not be confused with a save, harmless and automatic 'stabilization mechanism' in human population.
The great famine in Ireland between 1845 and 1852, also known as the 'Irish Potato Famine', is exemplary, that sudden drops in food supply, caused at that time by a potato pest, can not be adjusted to via fertility adaptation, as the harvest result already cuts to short on the existing population.
Also important is the given and exclusive dependency of our worldwide food production on fossil fuels and the fact, that nobody can foresee its decreasing behavior, which effects the price development, which effects the cost of food and which may also result in the situation, that the leached out soil wasn't productive enough for conventional farming methods without fossil fuels before alternative farming would manage to cope with it. If this happens suddenly, within a view years, fertility couldn't cope with it either and mass starvation would be the result.
All in all a theoretical method which we should carefully examine to learn from, yet not to rely on. But without doubt a very interesting theory indeed!
Thank you for bringing this up!Nov 8 2013: I have travelled across India. looking for starvation.
I hope to soon travel across Africa in search of the same.
Let me tell you what I found in India.
There is NO starvation.
There is plenty of malnutrition. But never starvation.
I tried to ask my friends who have gone to Africa about starvation.
Well almost all agree that starvation in Africa is mainly due to wars.
Starvation was due to disruption of supply channels and hoarding of food mainly by warring parties.
Do take this into consideration.
Maybe the only thing we need to do is avoid any forms of war on any reason.
People will always find a way to eat. and slowly also solve the malnutrition problems.
The human spirit is always strong.
It can only be disrupted by inhuman behavior during wars.
Nov 8 2013: Thanks for your comments. Your experiences sound extraordinary!
Malnutrition is painful. I got a glimpse of it when I was pregnant with twins. Fortunately I was able to recieve several iron transfusions to keep me healthy and strong as my body was growing two babies.
Definitely nutrition is an essential aspect of sustainability. The efforts to grow cheaper, fatter wheat for example are creating a dearth in wheat nutrients. So people are getting more fat instead of feeling better from the essential nutrients making their bodies function as they should.Nov 8 2013: Do you know the book Poor Economics by Banarjee and Duflo, of MIT's Poverty Action Lab? They have done research into this question and come to your same conclusion. Malnutrition in the sense of inadequate consumption of micronutrients, particularly in the diets of the young, is the hunger issue outside of areas affected by war and natural disaster.Nov 11 2013: those conditions compound however, malnutrition leads to lowered intelligence especially during critical developmental ages. It means that the parents have to forego food to keep their children living leading to decreased output. It leads to lowered immunity so a simple bug becomes deadly. Most kids that die from starvation die from diarrhea caused by bacteria that any healthy person could fight off. Starvation goes hand in hand with poor quality water which is a death sentence.
Also, you didn't look hard enough because starvation is definitely out there and india is a big place
Nov 12 2013: Bedouins live in deserts, Eskimos live in icy land. I can give you many such examples where humans have learned to live within limited resources.
Starvation is last days of living without food.
Malnutrition is living with limited variety of food.
Do not underestimate the will of humans to survive and the ability to search for food.
Humans are today only limited on this ability by artificial borders created and manned by military forces and wars.
I have seen people in India drinking water directly from water wells and stay healthy while me and my colleagues from developed countries got diarrhea and stomach pain within 2 days of drinking that same water.
The bodies of these fantastic people have better immunity to whatever inside that water while our own body from advanced civilization does not.
India is indeed a big place but assuming there is starvation and making policy based on such assumption is just bad policy.
Western civilization kill everything and live happily. Yes.
But this people have learned and adapted their body to live among all living things including bacteria and virus and what not.
I have seen women pouring milk into snake pits and pray that it does not harm their family.
They do not even kill snakes.
We should not use our limited knowledge in medical science to apply theories to people who have had a longer civilization that survives difficult conditions.
And if our climate science is true than we may all soon face problems with food supply and difficult conditions soon. We can learn a few things from this great people. Let's not be arrogant.Nov 8 2013: I am seeking a solution that fuses consequentialist ethics with deontoligical ethics: finding what is good for all without doing it through harmful means.
To wit: the model I describe, where population stabilisation occurs without starving anyone to death is dependent upon certain things happening: first, everyone being given according to need, second, a sustained constant food supply. This model does not get us off the hook of being responsible for sustainability, but it doesn't get us off the hook of defending human rights, either. The variables assumed in the model are actually the roadmap.
Peaceful, smarter solutions are my aim.
Nov 8 2013: The problem is that death via starvation isn't a result of population size except in extreme cases. Its usually a result of a disrupted food supply--natural disasters, crops failing, or even malicious intent during times of war. A smaller population size gives you a wider safety buffer (easier to scrounge up enough food in an emergency), no more, no less.
Hardening the food supplies is a much more effective course of action than regulating population size one way or the other. I suppose the two don't contradict, but given how hard regulating population size can be, its obvious which solution should be pursued first.
Either way, food will never be distributed uniformly on an international scale. After all, what's the point of being a military or economic major power if your population is slumming it with the starving masses? Defeats the whole purpose of hoarding power.Nov 7 2013: Yes, they are improbable but still possible. The point is to see the actual role of population growth absent those variables.
Thanks for you comment.
Btw, that said, it is quite possible such scenarios have played out on small scales in the world.Nov 7 2013: You're assuming uniform food distribution, a steady food supply, and that the temporary starvation doesn't cause long term damage.
None of these assumptions hold true in the real world I'm afraid.


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I'm just wondering how welders are classed in the US
here in Australia we have 4 main classes
welder 1st class = going to tech collage to learn full trade qualifications and skills
welder 2nd class = no tech collage
welder bodybuilder=same as 1st class but more body building than welding
boilermaker=same as 1st class with alot more marking out and boiler skill's
but here Australia most welders and boilmakers are in the class I have worked under both classes
I'm a welder 1st class and bodybuilder I work in the transport repair game have done for nearly 20 yrs been welding for 27 years
I do truck and trailer smash repairs (big rigs) in steel and aluminum and stainless
with MIG TIG and Stick ,pessure welding ,pipe work,chassis repairs and mod's I have also done a few years of Structural Steelwork that had to be xrayed before being sent to site
only reason I'm asking reading things on here there seems to so many different classes of welders there in the states
if i had to pick what I worked with all day long aluminum would win over steel all the time aluminum gives you only one chance to get it right 99 per cent of the time and i find it more rewarding building something out of aluminum a smashed up steel trailer anyone can fix but a aluminum trailer smashed up is a different game
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Unless the unions here have some kind of labels like that, I think mostly it's just a self-description of your main skills.
Fabricators, Pipe weldors, boilermakers, structural are some of the labels I've seen, but I don't know how technical they are. This would be a good question for the "Ask Andy" forum at www.millermotorsports.com . There are more pros over there than have come over here so far.
I think in the States, it's mostly weldors who know it, and weldors who are full of it.
Aside: You wouldn't believe how difficult it is to describe the concept of a union to the folks where I've been for the last 6 months in Colombia.
Welder clasifications here in the states, are similar to that in Australia. Welding profesionals here, test to a specific AWS (American Welding Society)code. When they pass, they are certified to weld on that same type of joint, in similar and easier positions, and in a specific thickness range. For the most part the certification stays current as long as you continue to weld those type of joints. Some company policies require welders to re-certify every day, due to the safety and quality required.
10-01-2005, 05:05 AM #4Originally Posted by Miller Kirk
from what you say in this post its a bit different to what we do here in oz
to get our qualifications as a welder /boilermaker/welder bodybuilder we have to do a aprenticeship which last 4 years 3 of them are at tech collage 1-2 days a week the rest is learning in the workshop
at tech we learn to weld from 1.6mm approx 1/16 to 25mm approx 1" in all positions and we learn all types of welding there is
once you have finished your aprenticeship your free to what ever your skills will let you .
in 27 yrs I have only been ask to see my trade papers twice when going for a Job this mainly because we have a short supply of metal trade workers in Australia .
and most people when you apply for a job as welder over here the boss knows by smoko if your any good .
I only speak for myself here in my line of work what I do peoples lives depend on my work so i do my welding to a standard that I would trust my familys and my life with because if I don't trust my welding no can .
I take a lot of pride in welding and give my repect to my peers that deserve it
but i have not let my sons aged 26 and 18 follow me in to this trade because here in Australia welders no matter how good you are you get every little repect because every tom **** and harry thing they can weld
here we have a saying
the difference between a welder and a good welder is a grinder
a welder needs the grinder to fix his welds
a good welder doesn't
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Product Highlights:easy Internet-based setupcolor LCD touchscreendedicated on-screen activity buttonsflash memory means you won't lose your programmed commands if the battery runs outcontoured backlit buttonsdedicated buttons for Blu-ray playback (red, blue, green, and yellow)can learn IR codes from existing remote controlsincludes an RF extender and two IR blasters for controlling components inside a cabinet or closetcompatible with optional PlayStation® 3 adapterUSB cable and software includedbuilt-in rechargeable lithium ion batteryrecharging cradleremote dimensions: 2-5/16"W x 1-3/8"H x 8-13/16"Dwarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guaranteeComputer Requirements:USB portCD-ROM drivefor PC: Windows® XP, Vista, or Windows® 7for Mac®: OS X 10.3 to 10.5an Internet connection Logitech® Harmony® 900 Reviews Average Customer Review: 46 reviews Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $350 rewards card Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. 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Enter the URL of your YouTube™ video review or product demonstration. e.g., "http://www.youtube.com/v/o79TWHh598U" 500 characters left Pros 500 characters left Cons * Agree to Terms By checking this box you agree your review becomes the property of Crutchfield, that you are over 18 years of age, that you own or have owned this product, and that you are located within the United States or its territories. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. jdg3 Written By Anonymous, Laredo, TX on Sunday, May 05, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Awesome so far worth every penny Pros: One control for many devices Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes No Harmony has harmonized our life Written By MaxineK, Canfield, Ohio on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) After years of frustration using 4 different remotes to address TV, sound, cable, & Wii we purchased our Logitech Harmony. It works beautifully and we are very happy! Thank you for suggesting it and sending it out so quickly to us. Pros: Simplifies our access to technology. Ready help available. Cons: Needed help setting it up, but we are in our 70's and not as technologically savvy as young people. Was this review helpful? Yes No Easy Logitech Written By Lutsey, Advance, NC on Friday, April 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am using this product with a Yamaha A720, Samsung LED 55" TV, Samsung DVD/BD player, Yamaha CD player,(all from Crutchfield) and Time Warner Cable. The web setup took about 10 min. and worked without any problem. After using for about 1 week I set up the blaster. I thought I would have to return the remote because the blaster would not work. I hooked up the power cable to #2 output and every thing is working to perfection. Pros: Our family has only 1 remote to master and it does not require replacing batteries and keeping up with each component's remote. Our Crutchfield advisor recommended this product and it is a plus for us. Crutchfield delivered in 2 days.at no charge. Cons: none yet Was this review helpful? Yes No Harmony 900 Written By Prestoj, Williamsburg,VA on Saturday, April 13, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I could write a lengthy review, but it would be a waste of time for all concerned. I'll just say this: I put off buying one of these for a long time. I wish I hadn't. Good product. Pros: Online setup and programming is convenient. All of the remotes for my home theater receiver, satellite receiver, Blu-Ray and CD player are now in a drawer. One device controls everything. My wife and daughter appreciate that they no longer require tutorial updates on manipulating various remote controls. Cons: Be careful when choosing the manufacturer of your various components. To be specific, if you choose Hughes when programming your Direct TV receiver, the remote will not function properly. Even though the Direct TV receivers are manufactured by Hughes, you must choose the Direct TV receiver from the menu or the remote will not function properly. A small glitch, but it can throw you off. Was this review helpful? Yes No Harmony® 900 Remote Written By G Sammons, Boca Raton, FL on Saturday, March 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This remote is very easy to use and very easy to set up if you have minimum entry-level personal computer skills, know how to navigate around a Web browser and know what a USB port looks like. After a cursory read through the instructions, I was able to set up my Harmony® 900 Remote for use watching DirecTV®, AppleTV® and my (non-Blu-Ray) Oppo DVD player in about 15 minutes, including manual tweaks, like leaving my 20-year-old+ Yamaha A/V receiver "On." All of my components were in Logitech's online database. In conclusion, this is a great unit for the money, easy to use, easy to set up, and easy on batteries! Love the color display and, generally speaking, the keypad layouts; I would suggest that the "Mute" and "Jump" buttons could have been larger and/or better placed. I am a frugal shopper, so spending $300 on a remote control is given serious consideration, and I am very happy with my purchase. Pros: Clear, crisp color display Easy to set up Easy to use Lightweight Easy on batteries Potential for specific component programming (manually) Cons: This is nitpicking, admittedly, but my preference would be for larger "Mute" and "Jump" buttons. Was this review helpful? Yes No Logitech Harmony 900 Written By AnthonyP, ny on Monday, February 25, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Read and follow directions and setup is easy. the RF transmitters work great. Every device I hooked up was in the online database. Now when I change functions from watching a movie, to watching a DVD, to listening to music the tuner automatically changes to the proper mode, components that are not required shut off, and it is all done with the push of one button. It does everything I could have asked for with one remete innstead of four. Pros: compact and easy to work. Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes No Jury Is Still Out Written By Mauiman, Maui, HI on Thursday, January 10, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Not too complicated to set up if one takes time and reads instructions. I haven't had to use the RF transmitter/receiver components so can't comment on that. Somewhat disappointed that even though my Sony soundbar was in Logitech's database, the volume and mute control keys on the Harmony did not work for the Sony even though other keys did. Had to go in and customize keys for volume and mute to work on the Harmony. Then had to do that for each "activity", "Watch TV", "Play DVD" -- I couldn't customize the volume/mute keys once and have it work on all activities. Still getting used to the Harmony and can't speak to all its features. But, it is good to have one remote instead of one for each system component. Pros: Nice appearance Compact size Cons: Didn't program all keys on a compatible system component even though that piece was in Logitech's database. 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No finally Written By jay, nantucket ma on Sunday, January 06, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) i finally found a remote that the whole family could use without a 'cheat sheet' laying around, or useing 5 different remotes and getting the setting for different components all screwed up ! the remote is very very easy to use, the setup was not bad, i am not a techy computer guy, just follow the instructions and take your time. it took about an hour, but was pretty painless. the payoff was outstanding. i did read some not so great reviews of the remote and was a little nervous about the purchase, but with crutchfields 60 day like it or return it policy, the choice was easy. again, good product backed by a solid company. thanks Pros: the RF is included with the remote, and operation is great, setup is easy. works with my TV, blueray/cd, yamaha stereo, x box, and wii. Cons: have not found any 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Harmony 900 is awesome! Written By Anonymous, Texas on Tuesday, January 01, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The remote was easy to set up and works great! No more line of sight problems. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Logitech Harmony 900 Written By David, CT on Sunday, December 30, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to program,instructions and internet support very user friendly. Price was the cheapest around. The Crutchfield advisor [Steve] was great with helping me on my order. Pros: Easy to program. Cons: none 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Not the greatest Written By BubbaS, Schaumburg, IL on Saturday, November 10, 2012 Im a bit surprised with the high reviews. Ive had other Logitech remotes namely the 880 and the 670. I got this one because I needed the RF capability to solve some problems I had with line of sight to the receivers etc. Anyway it didnt take long to figure out that this remote had a couple issues, one it is much slower response than the others. It has limitations that the others dont have like having the ability to create macros. If you have directv there is no direct CC button to program you must make a macro (info, left, left, down, select) - this is not possible on the 900 - all other harmony remotes can do this.. but not this one that costs 3-4 times more. Crazy. Contacted customer support - maybe there is a software update for this.. no response. The remote sometimes freaks out and has battery issues - strange battery icon Ive had to pull the battery a couple times to fix that. Otherwise the other issue is just switching between devices is VERY slow so if I go from AppleTV back to DirectTV and the volume is set to loud on Directv - you have to wait several seconds before you can turn it down. Ehhh just disappointed. The RF works fine 95% of the time. I did have one time that the RF base had to be reset for no reason. Ive heard the harmony 1 is better but I dont know. Would buy something else if given the choice. Also I hate the fact that I have a remote like the 880 setup with my devices and I cant just replace the remote with this one so complete reprogram. Pros: RF Cons: Slow to switch between devices No Macro support (harmony 880s and 670s can do this for much lower cost) Much higher cost Flakey battery I dont like the beep that it makes when switching activities Bad customer support - no response from vendor on my inquires 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Perfect if you want your components hidden Written By Bob K, Hillsboro, NH on Sunday, November 04, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I've wanted all my equipment hidden for a long time, but had a hard time justifying the cost of an rf remote...so happy i finally did, works flawlessly and don't have to look at everything anymore! Well worth the money! 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No coast2cos Written By coast2cos, new orleans on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent product. Takes more than an hour to set up if you have multiple devices to control because you have to customize the remote for each of your remote controls. The learn function did not work well for me at all, but the customize the buttons worked perfectly, but it took a long time to customize the harmony for each remote. Many hours. Once you spend the time to customize the remote, you have total control of all your devices and it is a wonderful product. You must read the manual. I had one glitch in which apple tv would show up in an activity that I did not want it involved in and I could not get apple tv to go away, but it did not adversely affect the functioning of the activity. Great product, very expensive. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No good product, needs better software Written By bena, boulder, co on Monday, October 29, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Good product. Software is outdated and needs to be rewritten to keep pace with competing phone apps. The unit does not have as much functionality as advertised, especially with high-end receivers. The system will not disappoint if you set expectations relatively low. Pros: Good basic functionality. Cons: Tech support, programming software. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No There is a God Written By Pete R, Connecticut on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) It took me less than 30 minutes to set up and program this remote for 5 devices, and that includes the RF interface. My last remote was a Universal branded programmable remote that was far more trouble to program than it was worth. My wife finally destroyed it ( on purpose I suspect), so I reviewed and purchased the Harmony 900. You must be somewhat computer literate to set it up, but it's worth it. The touchscreen control quickly allows you to turn on the appropriate devices with a single action. Honestly it was easier to program than I had expected. I suspect that there are many advanced features that I haven't yet programmed, but very happy so far. Pros: Easy to set up. Cons: None so far 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Harmony 900 Remote Control Written By Dellsguy, Philadelphia on Wednesday, May 09, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Finally a remote that even my wife is happy with ! It does everything with the touch of a button/icon. Superb support line can solve problems easily, but the online software setup is easy to use too. Don't be afraid to give it a try. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Logictech Harmony 900, Overall it works well. Written By Matt, Dallas, Texas on Monday, April 02, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This remote works well and does what it should do in-terms of combining several remotes into one. It also can create a basic macro (Logictech calls a macro an "activity") It would be nice if you had more control over the activities function and get a little more in depth with them but the function works well. One of the reason I gave this a product a three star review is because you can not run the software on Mac OS 10.7. This Harmony software does not work on a 64 bit Mac OS. You would think that logictech would make sure their software would work on the newest of software from Mac. There may be fewer mac users than PC users in this world but we do tend update and intergrate our systems with the newest of new technology. I did eventually run windows 7 on my mac and was able to program my remote flawlessly. Pros: I don't see any pros for this remote. it does what it is built to do and it does that ok... Cons: Does not work with Mac OS 10.7. or 64 bit machines. 4 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Good, so far. Written By Kaiserphoto, Chesapeake, VA. on Saturday, March 24, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I had a Harmony One and loved it for the first 2 years, then it just died. Then got a cheaper universal remote that drove me nuts, so I'm trying the 900. So far it's been pretty easy. I do like that it's also RF. Now I just need to figure out which ones I want to run off of IR and which on RF. I wish Crutchfield's offered the SquareTrade extended warranty on this device, given what happened to my last Harmony remote, but you can get it directly from them. Pros: Easy setup & to make changes. RF capability Cons: Been trying to go into the advanced set up again, and can't find my way back. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Fantastic Remote Written By JayG, Arlington, VA on Thursday, March 22, 2012 I received this remote as a birthday present last year. This is hands-down the best universal remote I've ever had. The "activities" functions make it easy to use for my girlfriend and other's that are not good with technology and it's fairly easy to set up. Overall I would recommend this product to anyone in the market for a higher end universal remote. Pros: Ease of use and versatility. Cons: Pricey and setting up the favorite's icons is a little overly complicated. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Bad Experience Written By Tikadog, Mountain Top, PA on Sunday, March 11, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Horrible experience with setup. Previously owned Harmony One with no trouble. Just received another Harmony one after no problem return at Crutchfield. Excellent experience with Crutchfield. No problems whatsoever with the new Harmony One. 1 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Harmony 900 Written By Scott, Chandler, AZ on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The Harmony 900 is pricey, but it delivers. The initial setup is fairly easy depending on what you want your remote to do; it took me a little while (and some "tweeking") to get the remotes soft buttons to allow certain device functions that I used on the individual manufacturers remotes. The backlight function is a nice feature and pretty much activates by merely picking up the remote. The help menu is extremely convenient and comes in handy should one of the devices not operate properly. Pros: Very easy to use; perfect for the wife and kids! Cons: A bit pricey. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Nice! Written By Converterjoe, Dothan, AL on Friday, January 06, 2012 Upgraded from one of the original web-based Harmonies, which by the way still works fine. But I wanted touch screen to select activities and more customization. This remote has it all. Almost went for the big-dog 1100 but I'm glad now that I settled on the 900. The RF to IR adapters included with the 900 are awesome but adding them to the 1100 puts you in at about $500 total! No more open cabinet doors and worrying about line of sight. Sweet! Setup was very straightforward for me because I'm already familiar with the Harmony software. Don't be intimidated if you're a newby, though. Step-by-step instructions are crystal clear and will have you up and running in no time. Great product. 2 weeks in and not a single issue. I've got the PS3 adapter as well and it's the same no-hassle, bug-free setup and operation. The PS3 adapter seems a little pricey to me but if you really want just one remote that does it all you kinda gotta have it. You won't be disappointed with this remote. Good job, Logitech. Pros: It works! 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No It works! Written By BobT, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is the first universal remote control that I have purchased that actually works. The set up process at first looks somewhat overwhelming. After gathering the model numbers and initiating the programming process, it became clear that the hard work has already been done. For example, when entering a make and model for a component, the screen provides an example of the format the model number should take. That provided comfort that the correct numbers were used. The most confusing aspect of the programming is the assignment of inputs and outputs. I made a couple of errors in the initial set up, but they were easily corrected. This is a great product and I am preparing to purchase a second unit for our other television. Pros: I have multiple vintages of electronics associated with our television. After gathering the components model numbers, truly the hardest part of the process, I logged into the Logitech website and the hand held was programmed. Now I have one, not four remotes controlling our AV center. A single control allows basic on/off function, but also volume, channel, and other functions historically only controllable using the factory remote. Cons: After beginning the process of uploading the commands to the remote, a screen message stated that the DeskTop Messenger is not compatible with the Microsoft 2010 software. It would be nice to know compatibility issues up front. (searching the internet revealed no "fix"foor the issue. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Pretty Cool Remote Written By pinch, NJ on Sunday, October 16, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Bought to replace older version. Needed IR function as equipment is located in a closet downstairs. This is our third remote in 6 years. Original "custom" was the "bat wing" $1,200 Universal remote that I always had to call for service to make any changes. Then we switched to Harmony 800 series, which worked well, but it was time for a replacement due to normal wear and tear. New 900 series model was MUCH easier to install, especially the IR blaster. Old model, both the remote and the blaster had to be hooked up to the PC to sync. My PC is on the 2nd floor, the Audio closet in the basement... so lots of stairs last time. This one only the remote has to sync, the blaseter "just works" and did not have to hook up with little adhesive contacts to each unit. One blaster is working all equipment in the closet. The 900 is much easier to set up and has room for 24 icons. Downloaded icons / images for channels from www.iconharmony.com. Easy and made donation for freeware. Well worth it! Only "hickup" was that I could not just upgrade/transfer equipment settings from the old remote for equipment set up. (I probably missed a step in set up) Had to create new User ID and rebuild from scratch. Overall, a heack of a lot better that the "old days"! Enjoy! The price is a bargin for what you get and as always, Crutchfield service cannot be beat - Thanks! 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Logitech® Harmony® 900 Written By Charlie O, Clinton, NJ on Friday, September 23, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Works better than anticipated. Very cool. Very easy to set up and operate. 1 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Logitech 900 rocks Written By T, Omaha, Neb on Sunday, September 11, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) My wife is not mad at me for spending money on a remote that can do it all. Logitech 900 with RF you rock! 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Software Isn't compatible with Snow Leopard or Lion Written By Phil, Santa Barbara, CA on Tuesday, August 09, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I couldn't get the computer to recognize the remote on my IMac using Snow Leopard. Going to the Logitech site they acknowledge that the software isn't compatible with the latest two versions of Mac OS. They suggest a work around of running the computers in 32 bit mode which I tried with no luck. Finally, I loaded the software on an old Windows laptop which allowed me to set up the remote. This is my third Harmony remote, and as far as features, it does a great job. I'm upset that a company like Logitech doesn't provide software which is works with contemporary operating systems, and then to compound the situation there is nothing in the start up guide that highlights this issue. Shame on you Logitech! 11 out of 12 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Almost Perfect Written By RogerP, Kentucky on Wednesday, July 06, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I replaced a Logitech 880 with the 900 because my new DirecTV receiver had some commands that I preferred to be on hard keys rather than soft keys. The 900 is comfortable to hold but is a little long so using the touch screen is sometimes a two hand operation. I would also liked to have had a "list" button as a hard key in the middle of the remote since I used the recorded list of shows fairly frequently. The RF to IR works beautifully, although the rumor is that it has limited range, but in my home use that has never been an issue. The software is reasonably good and isn't terribly hard to use but it does take a good while to get everything configured perfectly. All in all, I think the 900 may be the best remote available for the more complex AV scenarios. 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Logitech® Harmony® 900 Written By Anonymous, california on Monday, June 06, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent product. no hassle integration of remotes. Could use a instruction manual hardcopy instead of of online.. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Awsome Written By JimK, Jacksonville,TX on Thursday, June 02, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I just set up this unit and I'm amazed at how well it works, and I haven't even got to the RF part yet. Was this review helpful? Yes No Terrific Written By Rudeman, Fullerton, CA on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This product is great and has lived up to everything that's previously been said about it. It's easy to operate and easy to program. I only recently purchased it but so far I have no complaints. It's easy to recommend this remote. Was this review helpful? Yes No Logitech® Harmony® 900 Written By VP, Chicago area on Sunday, February 20, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) No longer do I have five remotes on the table. Remolded the house and put all the components forty feet away behind a door. My installer was talking about a remote based on the I-Pad or I-Touch but that required special programming and lots of money. I took a chance on this and am very happy. It works great but what I am really satisfied with is the support. I called on a Saturday around 1 pm, after I had gotten it to about the 60% working level. The first person helped me solve some problems and wanted to stay on the line until I got everything ready but I felt guilty about taking so much time. An hour later I called back and they figured out that I had done something wrong and sent me new codes, which I update my remote with and everything worked. This included a JVC DV/DVD burner/HD unit that is not normally a consumer product. I wish all support was this good. Was this review helpful? Yes No Logitech® Harmony® 900 Written By SA, Nashville on Tuesday, February 08, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Performs just as described. I placed all components in closet in another room, ran wires through wall and plugged them in. Installed battery in remote, logged into Harmony website, entered component information, rebooted remote, set blasters in closet....worked first try. I have several Harmony remotes, they work well, easy set-up, etc. The life span is somewhat short lived from what I've seen in past....3-4 years and they just stop performing well. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Logitech® Harmony® 900 Written By Jaybird, Houston on Sunday, February 06, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Harmony 900 was easy to set up... up and running in minutes from unpacking. No issues in performance (after one month) and works well with components behind cabinet doors 22 feet away. The help menu is good when setting up the remote. Battery life is several days... typical of a cell phone battery charge. I had a good conversation with Crutchfield via the phone before buying that helped me decide on which remote to purchase. Remote arrived promptly after ordering. Also ordered the PS3 adapter to use with the remote, again the set up was easy and worked the first time. Do follow the instructions that come with remote and PS3 adapter. Was this review helpful? Yes No Logitech® Harmony® 900 Written By Ron F., Florida on Thursday, February 03, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This product is an excellent addition to any home entertainment system. User-friendly displays and software allow for ease of use in both nominal and off-nominal equipment configurations. The Harmony is easily configured to accomodate a large and diverse collection of equipment without much effort. Was this review helpful? Yes No Logitech® Harmony® 900 Written By Jacob, washington on Monday, January 31, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) ez programing with computer ez to add equipment works great Was this review helpful? Yes No Very Good Written By Ray, San Diego on Saturday, January 29, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Harmony 900 works as easily has the Harmony One, which I also have. Set up was simple and took me 30 minutes. It is very easy to use and a great solution for too many remotes for devises hidden behind cabinets. There are a few short coming. My Harmony One did a good job of muting my Pioneer Elite plasma TV if I wanted to watch a movie using the stereo. The Harmony 900 does not do that with my new Panasonic plasma. Advanced controls, such as internet access for movie streaming etc, are more complicated. The step by step programming software does not contemplate internet access on a TV. I need to grab the TV remote for those functions. Also Logitech software does not anticipate anyone to have 2 remotes, so you need to create a separate login. This make the process more cumbersome. And there is no real customer support - only FAQ section. Was this review helpful? Yes No Logitech® Harmony® 900 Written By Randy, Sherrard, IL on Thursday, January 06, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I ordered this remote after confirmation from Crutchfield and from Logitech published information that the RF remote was compatible with home automation systems such as Insteon remote control lighting systems. While the remote functions as advertised with the IR blaster and IR extenders, this remote only controls the IR blaster or Infared receivers. After learning the truth thru the Logitech technical support desk and explaining my findings with Crutchfield, I was given the option of a refund or discounted price to retain the Harmony 900. I choose to keep the Harmony 900 for the features it was designed for. I like these functions, but I was very disappointed to receive a product that didn't deliver all features promised, especially after confirmations received. Was this review helpful? Yes No Logitech® Harmony® 900 Written By DanielH, Pensacola, FL on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 I had this remote for 24 hours until the RF blaster stopped working. This thing worked like a champ right out of the box yesterday, today I got home and nothing controlled by the blaster is working. Yesterday was a 5 star review, today it is negative 5. I don't have the time to wait on hold just to do more Level 2 testing so I am very unhappy with this remote and Logitech right now. Was this review helpful? Yes No Logitech® Harmony® 900 Written By RayS, Rye Brook, NY on Friday, December 03, 2010 Worked as advertised. Extremely easy to program if your equipment is wired normally but can also accommodate a mix of old and new equipment wired in a custom fashion (my situation). One limitation I found - you can only program multiple commands in sequence (macros) as part of an "activity." While you can custom program one command for one component using the hard and soft keys, you can't program multiple commands for a button you could press once you are in an "activity." You can get around this by adding additional activities, but then it potentially confuses spouses and young children. In my opinion it's better to keep the number activites low for those users who didn't program it and don't understand what it is doing. It would be great if there was a way to get to the command line language and really customize it and not have to deal with the gui all the time, but so far I have not found a way. I suspect this issue would impact way less than 1% of potential users. Plus, if it had this, I'd end up spending way to much time on it anyway, and everybody in the family loves it the way it is. 1 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No So Easy! Written By wreckless123, Michigan on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I really expected to be messing with it all night to get it programed! It only took 45 minutes and we even created custom soft buttons for our DVR. The price is a little nuts but the product is awesome so far.. 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Logitech Delivers Written By William, Downers Grove, Illinois on Friday, January 22, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) We purchased the Harmony 900 to control the equipment in our home theater. The equipment list couldn't be more diverse: Sony 42" plasma; Motorola set top box; Bose Lifestyle DVD/Audio and Samsung Blu-Ray. Had my 18 yr old son commission the Logitech and within 15 minutes everything worked per plan. I like the idea of coupling devices to activities. The form and fit factor are also a plus and get high marks in my book. Logitech really cooked up a winning design. Bravo! 4 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great Remote Written By Alan, Duluth, GA on Thursday, December 31, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This remote is really terrific, except for the price. However, the wife has been buggin me about getting the blue ray player and Cable-DVR setup off the self in the great room, so.... what price marital bliss?? Anyway, this thing now automatically turns on and controlls everything and I am overall very happy with it. Here is why it gets 4 stars and not 5: A. Price - costs too much. ouch. B. The instructions are sketchy. I was going to send it back because I didn't realize you could program any of the keys to control any function - because you don't want to go to the soft key pages for frequently used functions - I had to kind of search the web to get clued into that. Oh yeah, it also helped to download the manual from the CD and it is in their, but you gotta look.(note that crutchfiel is great and they authorized the return no fuss no muss altho I had already set it up, etc). So I did NOT return it once I figured it all out. C. The RF function takes some getting used to as it seems you've got to press the keys with more that just the quick tap you're used to with the IR functions which are perfect. At some point I'll call crutchfield to see if there's a way to improve that in the set up, but we're all getting used to it and it is not a big deal, but drops it to a 4 star. ALB 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Regret purchase Written By Scott, Texas on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought this remote thinking it would replace all of my remotes and it does that but I am starting to think this was a real mistake. Programming the remote via my laptop is really easy and I do like the interface. I use the remote to control all different kinds of equipment from Samsung, Denon, Mitsubishi, DirectTV, Sony and Xbox 360 and it works well. So why my bad rating? The range really stinks. I could understand if I was trying to control something on another floor of the house but the equipment I'm trying to control is located is only 15 feet from where I sit and still half the time the receiving unit doesn't get the signal. Logitech does have firmware updates and I'm hoping that one will actually address this issue. If you search the web you will find this complaint to be VERY common with this product. My suggestion is save your money on this item until this range issue is resolved. 9 out of 12 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No So incredibly easy! Written By John, Richmond, VA on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Just got this thing and it took just under 10 minutes to load the software and then program the controller to work with my entire system! Even my wife things it's a BREEZE to use. The touchscreen is very sensitive and all the buttons work. When one didn't, it asks me "Did everything work?" and when I hit the "No" button, it tried it again and presto change'o - it works now! I've had a Marantz touchscreen for almost 10 years and had to hire someone to program it. This is SOOOO much better working and infinitely easier to work with. Yeah, it costs a bit much, but it is worth every dime so far. 3 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Perfect Written By Vic, Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, December 04, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) All I can say about this is remote is that it is perfect. I just built a home theater with a projector. All the components are located behind me. The remote has IR and RF so you can point it anywhere and it will work. It even has bluetooth. These guys thought about everything when designing this remote. Worth twice the money. 4 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual Harmony 900 wireless universal remote control Charging station IR blaster module Two 8' IR extender cables terminated by a male 2.5mm connector 2 AC adapters with 6' DC output cord (DC Output: 5V/0.8A) Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (950mAh/3.7V) 63" USB cable with in-line noise filter (has a USB Type A connector on one end and a mini-USB "Version 2.0" connector on the other end) Logitech Harmony Remote 7.6 software disc (for Windows Vista/XP/2000 and Mac OS X 10.3+) Quick-Start Guide (Eng/Fre/Spa) Important Information booklet (Eng/Fre/Spa) Customer Service Contact Information Product Research Features Overview: The Harmony 900 Advanced Universal Remote provides simple, intuitive control of even the most elaborate entertainment system for anyone in the family. The remote setup is accomplished through Harmony's interactive web site. The Harmony 900 Remote can control up to 15 devices, including home automation devices such as light and climate controllers. Setup: The Harmony Remote Activities are configured through unique Web Wizard tools on HarmonyRemote.com. Using Logitech's Smart State Database of over 225,000 electronic devices from over 5,000 manufacturers, you can easily customize the remote to your system. The database, together with IR learning, ensures support of all infrared-controlled devices made by any manufacturer, including Televisions, A/V Receivers, Cable/Satellite Boxes, VCRs, DVD Players, CD Players, Game Consoles, Mini Systems, Computers, and Home Automation devices. Wireless RF Connection: The Harmony 900 provides wireless RF connection so there is no need to aim your remote directly at your components, allowing you to even control devices that you keep behind closed cabinet doors and walls (up to 100 feet away). The remotes wireless RF connection is easy to install. The Harmony 900 comes supplied with an IR blaster and two IR blaster extenders that are placed by components you want to control. The Harmony 900 remote sends RF signals to the IR blaster which then turns the remotes RF signals into IR commands that your devices can understand. Full-Color Touch Screen: The Harmony 900's full-color touch screen gives you easy, one-touch access to any entertainment activity such as watching a DVD, watching TV, or listening to music. Sculpted Backlit Buttons: The Harmony 900's sculpted backlit buttons allow you to easily operate the remote in the dark, while its ergonomic design allows the unit to fit comfortably in your hand. One-Touch Operation: The Harmony 900 uses Activity Control to give you one-touch control of your entertainment system. You can use one of the touch-screen's Activity buttons to power on your TV, DVD player, A/V receiver, set all your inputs and even activate play without having to program time consuming macros. Once all of your equipment is "on", the buttons on the remote are also automatically configured for the appropriate operation. Red/Blue/Green/Yellow Buttons: The remote includes the four "color" buttons (Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow) that correspond to the same buttons found on Blu-Ray player remote controls. These buttons are short cuts for selecting items on some Blu-Ray disc menus. They can also be used for BD-Java interactive operations. System Off: One push of the off button turns off all the equipment in your system. Help: If you have a problem completing an activity function, the help button will guide you through the fix using the interactive multi-color display. The remote will ask a series of questions, such as "Is the TV on?" or "Is the volume turned up?" in order to troubleshoot the problem and correct it. Flash Memory: The settings are stored in a non-volatile flash memory so they will never be lost, even when the battery needs charging. Lithium-Ion Battery/Recharging Docking Station: The Harmony 900 includes a removable rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, which provides up to a one-week charge under normal use. The remote comes with a docking station that keeps the remote fully charged. Because the docking station is horizontal, it allows the remote to be used while charging. System Requirements: Windows-Compatible PC: Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or Windows 7 USB port CD-ROM drive Internet access Macintosh: Macintosh OS X 10.3 to 10.7 USB port CD-ROM drive Internet access Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. They verify what's in the box, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Sorry, the Logitech® Harmony® 900 is no longer available. 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Nothing says "Independence Day" like sunshine, fireworks and barbecues. But while it may seem like a great idea to include your pets in these fun festivities, it's important for all pet parents to beware of potential dangers caused by this holiday. In fact, lots of common picnic foods are toxic to animals, and nearly one in five lost pets goes missing after being scared by the sound of fireworks!
To help you and your four-legged friends have a petriotic Fourth, we've put together some key tips to ensure a safe holiday:
Should your pet go missing on the Fourth or any time of year, the ASPCA mobile app is here to help. Utilizing the latest field research, this free tool provides a personalized pet recovery kit, including step-by-step instructions on how to search for a lost animal in a variety of circumstances. Pet parents can also use the app to access critical advice, store vital medical records and build a "lost pet" digital flyer for instant sharing.
Visit our Pet Care section for a full list of Fourth of July Safety Tips.
As the unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day is a great excuse to get outdoors. But whether you're partying, barbequing, or just soaking up some rays, it's important to keep your pet's safety in mind at all times. To prevent any Memorial Day mishaps, we've put together some tips to help protect animals during the "Dog Days" of the season.
Party Smart
Barbequing is one of the best parts of Memorial Day, but remember that the food and drink you serve your guests may be poisonous to pets. Keep alcoholic beverages away from animals, and remind guests not to give them any table scraps or snacks. Raisins, grapes, onions, chocolate, and avocado are all common at barbeques—and they're all especially toxic to animals.
Be Cool Near the Pool
Don't leave pets unsupervised around a pool or lake—not all dogs are expert swimmers! Introduce your pets to water gradually and make sure they wear flotation devices when on boats. Also, try to keep your dog from drinking pool water, which contains potentially dangerous chemicals like chlorine.
Skip the Spray
Unless specifically designed for animals, insect repellant and sunscreen can be toxic to pets. Signs of repellent toxicity include drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst, and lethargy. DEET, a common insecticide in products for humans, may cause neurological issues in dogs.
Made in the Shade
Pets can get dehydrated quickly, so if you're spending time outside, give them plenty of fresh, clean water and make sure they have a shady place to get out of the sun. Note that animals with flat faces, like Pugs and Persian cats, are more susceptible to heat stroke since they cannot pant as effectively. These pets, along with the elderly, the overweight, and those with heart or lung diseases, should be kept cool in air-conditioned rooms as much as possible.
IDs, Please
Time spent outdoors comes with the added risk of pets escaping. Make sure that your pet is fitted with a microchip or ID tag with identifying information, or both. It's always better to be safe than sorry.
Opt for a Humane Holiday
Everyone loves a Memorial Day barbecue, but for those who eat meat, eggs or dairy, avoiding the worst factory-farmed products can be tricky. For help making the most compassionate choices this holiday (and all year long!), be sure to reference our humane picnic tips.
This Mother's Day, the ASPCA Adoption Center is offering various adoption specials in the hopes of finding special moms (or dads) for our many adorable cats and dogs in search of loving homes. If you have two-legged or four-legged kids at home already, or you're considering adopting, now is a great time to expand your family!
From Friday, May 8 through Sunday, May 17, we'll be offering the following adoption specials:
- Cats older than 1 year will have their adoption fee waived
- Kittens younger than 1 year are "AOGO," or, adopt one kitten and the second kitten has no adoption fee
- Dog adoption fees are reduced by 50%
- All adopters will receive a free custom-engraved heart shaped ID tag
- All cats will go home with a free cardboard carrier
- All dogs will receive a free collar and leash
- As always, all pets are vaccinated, spayed/neutered and microchipped
Not in the New York City area? Visit our Adopt section to find adoptable dogs and cats in your local shelter. Thanks for making pet adoption your first option!
While there are many differences between being a pet parent and parenting a child, we think there are some similarities, too. Here are some of the adorable dogs and cats at our Adoption Center who would love to be your furkid.
As we prepare to celebrate Mother's Day this weekend, we'll reflect on the way our moms inspire us, love us and cheer us on. But before we do, we'd like to pause to remember that for millions of puppies nationwide, the word "mom" is nothing but a distant memory.
Every day, thousands of puppies are born into large, substandard breeding facilities commonly known as puppy mills. They're pulled away from their mothers, sometimes after just eight weeks, and sold into the commercial dog market. After little-to-no recovery time, the mother dogs are forced to breed again. When they can no longer reproduce, they are often abandoned or killed.
A breeding factory is no place to spend Mother's Day, and that's why we're dedicating this Sunday to all the moms in puppy mills. You can make a difference this Mother's Day by pledging to make pet adoption your first option. Most pet store puppies come from puppy mills, and by pledging to adopt instead of shop, you'll provide a home for an animal in need and change a life immeasurably.
Thanks for helping to make this important holiday even more special. Happy Mother's Day from the ASPCA!
Today is Earth Day! We all love our furry friends, but many pet parents don't realize just how much of an impact animal companions can have on our planet. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways you can go green with the four-legged friend in your life. Here are some simple and fun ways you and your pet can cut down on waste and do your part for Mother Earth this year:
Reuse, Recycle and Donate. Before you throw away the old towels, bedding, litter boxes and leashes you've accumulated over the year, call your local shelter. They often have a need for these household items, and your pet's gently-used products can go a long way in making a shelter animal very happy!
Clean Green. Put away the bleach and protect your pets from toxic chemicals often found in household cleaning supplies by reaching for vinegar, baking soda or lemon to clean pet messes. These eco-friendly alternatives remove odors and kill mold and bacteria. Not sure what products in your house are hazardous? Check out our list of pet toxins that may be in your home.
Go Natural. Consider opting for biodegradable doggie bags over the plastic kind, choosing kitty litter made out of plant-based materials like wheat or wood chips, and looking for pet products made from recycled plastics and natural materials.
Soak up the Sun. Spring means more time spent outdoors, so make the most of it! Save energy by letting your pet air dry in the sun after a bath, or walk to the dog park or community garden instead of driving there. Just be sure to keep your pet hydrated at all times, and steer clear of these popular but poisonous spring plants.
Use Less. Clean up messes with rags instead of paper towels or buy pet supplies in bulk—you'll make fewer trips to the store and cut down on discarded packaging.
These little steps can make a big difference! We hope that you and your pet have a very great (and very green!) Earth Day.


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One-of-a-kind, MEGA-strong corrugated cottage designed specifically for the climb-loving cat. Priced lower than carpeted furniture, irresistible Cottage features four levels of double-thick corrugated cardboard for extra support, with 9" diameter cutouts so kitty can explore level after alluring level. Charming Cottage motif makes any cat feel at home and comes complete with two 4-1/2" x 3-1/2" top floor lookouts, four 5-3/4" x 6-1/2" hide-and-seek windows, and two 8-1/2" x 8-3/4" bottom level entrances for easy access. 22-1/4" x 20-1/2" x 46" high. Assembly required. For cats 20 lbs and less.
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There will be a basketball tournament for grades three through six today and Saturday at the Spiro Gym.
The entry fee is $125 per team with a three-game guarantee.
For additional information or to enter, call (479) 651-8353.
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The Boys and Girls Club of LeFlore County will have a basketball tournament for boys and girls in grades three through six Dec. 3-4 at the Pansy Kidd Middle School Gym.
Cost to enter is $100 per team. Registration forms are available at the LCBGC office at 205 Dewey Avenue, Suite 6 in downtown Poteau. For additional information, call David Deaton at (918) 647-7136.
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The Oklahoma State University 2011 Christmas Baseball Camps will be next month at Allie P. Reynolds Stadium in Stillwater.
The 2011 Cowboy Youth Christmas Camp Sessions for those who are in grades two through eight will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 10 for the first session, and the same time for the second session on Dec. 11. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. both days.
The camp cost is $200.
The 2011 Cowboy High School Christmas Hitting Camp will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 17, while the Christmas Pitching Camp will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 18. Both camps are for high school freshmen through seniors. Registration for both camps will begin at 9 a.m. the morning of the camp.
The camp cost is $200.
For additional information, call (405) 744-3229 or email to: email@example.com.
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The Satchel Paige Travel Baseball Team is looking for youth baseball players between the ages of 11-12, 13-14, 15-16 and 17-19 years old that would like to be a part of our Phoenix Christmas Baseball Tournament Team Dec. 26-31 and/or the 2012 Summer Travel Baseball Team that will include trips to Cincinnati, Omaha, Neb., Orlando, Fla., and Puerto Rico.
All interested players can call (773) 744-1040 or go online to www.whsn.org.


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Here's what she received as a reply for the DMCA take down notice sent to hostgator. I don't know what hostgator did to that site as of now (it looks up for now).
"We've got your copyright complaint by the hosting service. We are not based on U.S.A. and not obligated by United State's laws. But we've got respect for other website and intellectual properties. The content which was related to your complaint was added to our website by our volunteer editors. For us a public content that's opened to world wide web is not copyright protected unless it has a literatural value or including a specific sciencetific reasearch. Any text content is not copyrighted material if it's redistribution of public knowledge without highly literature value. But we are willing to add your name to the document if you permit, or if you will not give permition we will edit the content page properly if you can prove us that you are the copyright owner more than DMCA records. We want to know this is legally your intellectual property in a non-digital legal registered document."
Check the bolded part. You need to be Picasso or Shakespeare or some apple or MS in order to have your content taken down. Sad isn't it? I also came across similar case where blackhat folks refuse to take down personal images and are challenging the original author to prove that in court. So you have to prove that you own your personal images, relations as shown in blog in order for these scrapers to take content down?It's definitely not cool and something that is giving boost to SOPA/PIPA/ACTA.
Name of the site is : newhealthtips.com ( If you're aware of blackhat stuff then it doesn't take long time for you to realize that this is yet another scraper site).


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The official poster of the 1999 College World Series! This rare piece, originally sold in Omaha at tournament concession stands, features the official "50 Years in Omaha" tournament logo and moto, archival CWS photographs dating right back to the inaugural year, and a breathtaking watercolor tribute to the tournament from the late, great Nebraska artist Susanna M. Kocsis. An impossible-to-find collector's item, this is perfect for fans of college baseball, Omaha sports, NCAA athletics, the eventual champion Miami Hurricanes, and America's Pastime! Note: this poster is long out-of-print; limited quantity remains in our warehouse.
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Moment of honesty: When we downloaded the lookbook for Coach's new Legacy collection, our market editor said she needed a little "alone time" with the images. Can you blame her? With all the vintage details, fresh pops of color, and — mmm — buttery, buttery leather, it was kind of unfair to ask her to whittle the whole line down to the eight best picks for fall. There were lots of tough choices to be made, especially since every piece from the collection is a little masterpiece in of itself. But we gave her a couple iced coffees and some space, and by gum, she did it. Good job, kiddo!
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