Dog Gone

 BARK Air is launching a first class jet charter service for pampered pets. At this time they only have two flight routes available and both leave from New York's Westchester County Airport. For $8,000 you and your pooch can fly from New York to London's Stansted Airport or for $6,000 you can fly from New York to Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport. There is no TSA procedure to follow only a simple check in where the dogs meet the other dogs on the flight and the owners have a meal prepared by an on- site chef. The plane is prepared with calming pheromones, music and colors preferred by dogs. Once they are airborne the dogs will be offered calming treats, noise canceling earmuffs and calming jackets. During take off and descent the pampered pups will be offered a beverage of their choice to help their ears adjust to the pressure. Considering all the treat consumption and excitement I wonder who is in charge of cleaning up any messes? 

Good Dog!

 Are you looking for a versatile home security/all around cool tool? Look no further you can upgrade/replace your current systems with The Thermonator, a flamethrower wielding robotic dog. The flamethrower is mounted on its back and can use gasoline or napalm. It features a one hour battery, a 30 foot flame throwing range and Wi-Fi /Bluetooth connectivity for remote control through a smartphone. All this can be yours for $9,420 and they are legal in most states. Imagine clearing the snow and ice from your street then taking your "dog" for a nice walk around the neighborhood! 

 

Another Pretty Face?

It was only a matter of time before the first AI beauty pageant took place and that time is now. Participants will be judged on three categories: Their appearance, beauty and poise and their answers to a series of questions. The use of AI tools including prompts and visual details around the hands and eyes. Last on the list is their social media clout. The contestants will be whittled down to 10 before a winner is chosen next month. Here is one of the many troubling parts of this contest...two of the judges are AI! Maybe it's just me but that somehow seems wrong, actually the whole thing seems wrong. Only the judges in the middle of the judges picture are the real people. 

Eating Healthy?

As they are known for doing Consumer Reports is holding the EPA's feet to the fire for their inept approach to pesticide use on the fruits and vegetables we eat. The truth of eating 5 a day depends a lot on your choices but some of the items thought to be healthy have dangerous levels of pesticides, such as blueberries and green beans. Most adults won't be too bothered by the contamination but pregnant women, children and those with health concerns need to be cautious and probably use organically grown produce.  I've included a risk list to help you assess your risks. 

 

Very Low Risk

Okay to eat more than 10 servings a day

 

Low Risk

Okay to eat up to 10 servings a day

 

Moderate Risk

Okay to eat up to 3 servings a day

 

High Risk

Okay to eat up to 1 serving a day

 

Very High Risk

Okay to eat up to 1/2 serving a day

 

N/A

 

 

 

Conventional

 

Organic

 

U.S. Grown

 

Imported

 

U.S. Grown

 

Imported

 

Apples
1/2 large

 

 

 

 

 

Applesauce
1/3 cup

 

 

 

 

 

Asparagus
3 spears

 

 

 

 

 

Bananas
1 small banana

 

 

 

 

 

Basil
1 Tbsp., chopped

 

 

 

 

 

Bell peppers
2/3 cup, sliced

 

 

 

 

 

Blueberries
2/3 cup

 

 

 

 

 

Blueberries, frozen
2/3 cup

 

 

 

 

 

Broccoli
2/3 cup, chopped

 

 

 

 

 

Cabbage
2/3 cup, chopped

 

 

 

 

 

Cantaloupe
2/3 cup, diced

 

 

 

 

 

Carrots
2/3 cup, chopped

 

 

 

 

 

Cauliflower
1/2 cup, 1/2-inch pieces

 

 

 

 

 

Celery
2/3 cup, chopped

 

 

 

 

 

Cilantro
3 Tbsp., chopped

 

 

 

 

 

Collard greens
1 1/2 cup, chopped

 

 

 

 

 

Cranberries
1/3 cup

 

 

 

 

 

Cranberries, canned
or sauce. 3 Tbsp.

 

 

 

 

 

Cranberries, frozen
1/3 cup

 

 

 

 

 

Cucumbers
1/2 cup, sliced

 

 

 

 

 

Eggplant
2/3 cup, cubed

 

 

 

 

 

Grapefruit
1/3 large

 

 

 

 

 

Grapes
2/3 cup

 

 

 

 

 

Green beans
2/3 cup, 1/2-inch pieces

 

 

 

 

 

Hot peppers
2 Tbsp., choped

 

 

 

 

 

Kale
3 cups, chopped

 

 

 

 

 

Kiwifruit
1/2 cup, sliced

 

 

 

 

 

Lettuce
1 cup, shredded

 

 

 

 

 

Mangoes
1/2 cup, pieces

 

 

 

 

 

Mushrooms
2/3 cup, sliced

 

 

 

 

 

Mustard greens
1 cup, chopped

 

 

 

 

 

Olives, canned
3 olives

 

 

 

 

 

Onion
1/3 cup, chopped

 

 

 

 

 

Oranges
2/3 medium

 

 

 

 

 

Peaches
2/3 medium

 

 

 

 

 

Peaches, canned
2/3 cup

 

 

 

 

 

Peaches, frozen
1/4 cup

 

 

 

 

 

Pears
2/3 medium

 

 

 

 

 

Peas (sweet), canned
1/3 cup

 

 

 

 

 

Peas (sweet), frozen
1/2 cup

 

 

 

 

 

Plums
1 1/2 medium

 

 

 

 

 

Prunes
3 prunes

 

 

 

 

 

Potatoes
1/2 cup, diced

 

 

 

 

 

Radishes
1/2 cup, sliced

 

 

 

 

 

Raisins
3 Tbsp

 

 

 

 

 

Scallions (green onions)
3 Tbsp., chopped

 

 

 

 

 

Snap peas
17 pods

 

 

 

 

 

Spinach
2 cups

 

 

 

 

 

Spinach, canned
1/3 cup

 

 

 

 

 

Spinach, frozen
1/3 cup

 

 

 

 

 

Strawberries
8 medium

 

 

 

 

 

Strawberries, frozen
5 medium

 

 

 

 

 

Summer squash
1/2 cup, chopped

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet potatoes
1/2 cup, cubed

 

 

 

 

 

Tangerines
2/3 large

 

 

 

 

 

Tomatoes
1/2 cup, chopped

 

 

 

 

 

Tomatoes, canned
1/3 cup, diced

 

 

 

 

 

Watermelon
1 1/3 cup diced

 

 

 

 

 

Winter squash
1/2 cup, cubed

 

 

 

 

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