Monthly Archives: October 2016
Oct 31 2016
Dog DNA Over 250 Breeds Detected with Wisdom Panel Discount Code

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Cyber Monday off using promo code Use promo code CYBERMON2016 at checkout and receive $15.00 off!. This promo code is good until 11/28/16.
Veteran’s Day with $10 off using promo code VETERANS2016. This promo code is good until 11/11/16

Mars Veterinary are excited to bring you an incredible product targeted to owners of dogs. Wisdom Panel® Canine DNA Test — Dogs can’t talk, but their DNA can.™ Wisdom Panel provides a cheek swab DNA test designed to reveal the ancestry of dogs, going back three generations. Knowing a dog’s breed helps owners target behavior training, be smarter about nutritional planning and plan exercise activities that make the dog happy. The tests are easy to use and Wisdom Panel provides owners with an easy to read, detailed report on the dog’s breed results. Optimal Selection™ Genetic Breeding Analysis Mars Veterinary, the makers of Optimal Selection™ have partnered with Genoscoper Laboratories® of Finland to provide breeders with the ability to test for both breed-specific diseases and genetic diversity. Maintaining and increasing genetic diversity, may reduce the occurrence of inherited diseases and other known issues that can result from inbreeding. Testing for genetic diversity can help breeders decrease the incidence of producing affected puppies with recessively inherited diseases, by reducing the likelihood of mating two carriers of the same disease to produce afflicted offspring. Optimal Selection offers breeders the world’s first dog matchmaking tool that helps estimate the genetic impact of the planned mating pair on the puppies. Mars Veterinary and Wisdom Panel are divisions and products of MARS incorporated, the manufacturers of Pedigree and Royal Canin pet food.

Wisdom Panel. Dogs Can’t Talk, But Their DNA Can! Over 250 Breeds Detected. Free SH&H!

Veteran’s Day with $10 off using promo code VETERANS2016. This promo code is good until 11/11

The Wisdom Panel 4.0 Canine DNA Test provides you with information to plan for your dog’s unique nutrition, training and even healthcare. Results provide you with:

Ancestry back to the great-grandparent level
A predicted weight profile
Information about the physical traits your dog may exhibit
Testing for the MDR1 genetic mutation
Testing for Exercise-induced Collapse (EIC)

Wisdom Panel 4.0 covers more than 250 breeds, types and varieties including all those recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and can be run for mixed-breed, designer, or purebred dogs. The procedure is the same for all three, but you decide at the time of activation how you would like us to run it. For purebred and designer dogs, the test will provide a Principle Component Analysis chart comparing your dog with others of that same breed(s) in our database and for purebred tests specifically, an additional Homozygosity Profile.

The Wisdom Panel 4.0 Canine DNA Test Kit includes:

Instructions
DNA cheek swabs – all for use on one dog
Drying insert for swabs
Pre-paid shipping label and box

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Oct 28 2016
Jackalope Art & Craft Fair Pasadena – FREE to attend, open to the public, and pet friendly, Nov 12-13, 2016

Jackalope Art & Craft Fair Pasadena – FREE to attend, open to the public, and pet friendly, Nov 12-13, 2016

A weekend shopping destination at Central Park in the heart of Old Pasadena, featuring over 200 local, curated and hand-selected artisans, crafters, and DIY enthusiasts.  Shoppers can expect to find trendsetting indie goods including original fashion and jewelry design, ceramics and paper goods, innovative home decor and housewares, art and photography, plus much more.

Date:
November 12th & 13th, 2016 – 10:00am to 5:00pm

Location: 
Central Park, Old Pasadena
275 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena CA 91105
This location is open to all ages and is handicap friendly

Details:
The Jackalope Art & Craft Fair is FREE to attend, open to the public, and pet friendly.

Click the below categories to access our full listing of participating artisans:

Workshops:
In addition to the 200+ vendors, we will be offering workshops that range from free-$21 that include wreath making, jewelry demonstrations, canvas painting and more!

Space is limited, click below to view and register for our available workshops:

And More! Hammock lounges provided by Bakpocket Products will be the perfect hangout spot when you get tired from all your handmade shopping!

Eats:
Food Trucks / Stands:
Saturday – Ahimsa Caravan Cafe, Hungry Nomad, Jeni’s Ice Cream, Jogasaki Sushi Burrito, Slammin Sliders, Front Porch Pops, and Waffling Around
Sunday – Ahimsa Caravan Cafe, Hungry Nomad, Jeni’s Ice Cream, Jogasaki Sushi Burrito, Kogi, Front Porch Pops, Waffling Around

There’s so much to taste at Jackalope Art & Craft Fair, but if you’re making a day of it – check out the Old Pasadena Area.  Downtown Pasadena is home to hundreds of diverse restaurants, from quick bites on the go, to charming outdoor cafés, and even award-winning fine dining. There’s something for everyone.

Check out Yelp’s Guide to Eats and Drinks near the Jackalope Art & Craft Fair.

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Oct 28 2016
Revenue for Pasadena Police Tickets Citations

One thing that irritates me more with drivers on the road is when they are talking on their phone, it is illegal and I rarely see anyone getting pulled over for talking on the phone while driving. It would be interesting to see how many citations are issued for driving while talking on  the phone, as a matter of fact, I see at least a handful of people on my daily commute talking on the phone with the handset to their ear.

Which is the most fragrant violation of the use of phone while driving violation.

Another issue I see on my daily commute is drivers smoking cigarettes and tossing the ashes and whole lit cigarettes out the window. Not only is this polluting but affecting the air we breath and potentially a fire hazard with lit cigarettes.

Also there are people who drive around and toss trash out their window. Just yesterday I saw someone on the freeway throw out a soft drink cup. Not sure what make people thing the roads are a trash dump. But it is disturbing.

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Oct 28 2016
Microsoft Offers Credit for Your MacBook Apple Products Is it Fair

Microsoft is upping the competition now that it appears to have gained some momentum with the Surface line of products. Could this save Microsoft in the computer hardware business, perhaps.

To heat things up for the holiday season Microsoft is now offering credit up to $650 for your Apple products. But, are the credits fair? Can you sell your Apple product for more than what Microsoft is offering? Most likely yes.  For instance a late model MacBook will fetch you $75. These are selling on ebay for upwards of $150.

So for all the marketing that is being spent with advertising, this could turn out turn some back to their Apple products, unless they are so impressed with the Surface. I have used the Surface, and while I am still undecided, Apple’s new MacBook Pro line is a step in the right direction, lighter weight, higher resolution screens, faster processor. Windows 10 as a platform appears to have many hiccups when it comes to updates, and the number of updates. We can only hope that Microsoft will learn from user experiences and smooth out the updating process. I have seen several systems upgraded to Windows 10 and then  have to do updates that take over an hour to complete, while with Apple, the Sierra update too less than an hour for the whole update.

If you want to see what your Apple is worth if you are looking at a Surface, visit the website setup for the trade up program here.

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Oct 27 2016
Pasadena Fall Home Show – October 29 & 30, 2016

Pasadena Fall Home Show

October 29 & 30, 2016

  • Saturday 10am-8pm
  • Sunday 10am-6pm

Free Admission

Pasadena Convention Center

300 E. Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101

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Oct 27 2016
L.A. Food Studios at the Skirball
L.A. Food Studios at the Skirball
Nov 13 | Discounted for Members

Come to the Skirball to visit the “open studios” of six of Los Angeles’s most creative and adventurous chefs. These culinary artists will demonstrate how they create their signature dishes, answer questions, and offer samples for tasting: Kwang Uh (Baroo), Steve Samson (Sotto), Mei Lin (Top Chef winner), Wes Avila (Guerrilla Tacos), Pawan Mahendro with Nakul and Arjun Mahendro (Badmaash), and Rose Lawrence (Red Bread).

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Oct 27 2016
Dogs Can’t Talk, But Their DNA Can! Over 250 Breeds Detected

Wisdom Panel® DNA Test 728x90
Mars Veterinary are excited to bring you an incredible product targeted to owners of dogs. Wisdom Panel® Canine DNA Test — Dogs can’t talk, but their DNA can.™ Wisdom Panel provides a cheek swab DNA test designed to reveal the ancestry of dogs, going back three generations. Knowing a dog’s breed helps owners target behavior training, be smarter about nutritional planning and plan exercise activities that make the dog happy. The tests are easy to use and Wisdom Panel provides owners with an easy to read, detailed report on the dog’s breed results. Optimal Selection™ Genetic Breeding Analysis Mars Veterinary, the makers of Optimal Selection™ have partnered with Genoscoper Laboratories® of Finland to provide breeders with the ability to test for both breed-specific diseases and genetic diversity. Maintaining and increasing genetic diversity, may reduce the occurrence of inherited diseases and other known issues that can result from inbreeding. Testing for genetic diversity can help breeders decrease the incidence of producing affected puppies with recessively inherited diseases, by reducing the likelihood of mating two carriers of the same disease to produce afflicted offspring. Optimal Selection offers breeders the world’s first dog matchmaking tool that helps estimate the genetic impact of the planned mating pair on the puppies. Mars Veterinary and Wisdom Panel are divisions and products of MARS incorporated, the manufacturers of Pedigree and Royal Canin pet food.

Wisdom Panel. Dogs Can’t Talk, But Their DNA Can! Over 250 Breeds Detected. Free SH&H!

The Wisdom Panel 4.0 Canine DNA Test provides you with information to plan for your dog’s unique nutrition, training and even healthcare. Results provide you with:

Ancestry back to the great-grandparent level
A predicted weight profile
Information about the physical traits your dog may exhibit
Testing for the MDR1 genetic mutation
Testing for Exercise-induced Collapse (EIC)

Wisdom Panel 4.0 covers more than 250 breeds, types and varieties including all those recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and can be run for mixed-breed, designer, or purebred dogs. The procedure is the same for all three, but you decide at the time of activation how you would like us to run it. For purebred and designer dogs, the test will provide a Principle Component Analysis chart comparing your dog with others of that same breed(s) in our database and for purebred tests specifically, an additional Homozygosity Profile.

The Wisdom Panel 4.0 Canine DNA Test Kit includes:

Instructions
DNA cheek swabs – all for use on one dog
Drying insert for swabs
Pre-paid shipping label and box

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Oct 26 2016
Groupon Buying LivingSocial in Daily Deal Site Consolidation

Groupon Buying LivingSocial in Daily Deal Site Consolidation

Is this good or bad? It seems that investors believe it is a bad deal and to make matters worse Groupon reported a third quarter loss of $38 million.

Maybe I am one of those people who are suffering from daily deal fatigue, having gone through periods of buying deals being offered almost daily, now as I suspect many people are thinking twice about deals, especially those that are limited time offers.

Amazon had purchased LivingSocial as part of their entry into the daily deal space, investing $200 million and pegging the value of LivingSocial at over $1 billion.

Groupon must have picked up LivingSocial for between $100 and $200 million, we should see it reported in the filings as they are released.

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Oct 21 2016
Breitling Huntington Beach Airshow Oct 22-23, 2016

The Southern California skies will be rocked like never before as the inaugural Breitling Huntington Beach Airshow takes to the skies on October 22nd and 23rd with a practice day on the 21st.

The free airshow will feature top performers from around the world including your US Air Force Thunderbirds, the Breitling Jet Team in their final US appearance, two-time Red Bull Air Race World Champion aerobatic pilot Kirby Chambliss, California’s own Bill Stein and his state-of-the-art Zivko Edge 540 and 1995 U.S. National Aerobatic Champion Michael Goulian. Other performances include an F-18 Super Hornet demonstration, Jack Link’s Screamin’ Sasquatch jet -powered Waco biplane, Lucas Oil’s Mike Wiskus and Jump team and Orange County’s Lyon Air Museum’s historic C-47 Dakota Skytrain military transport aircraft that was recently christened “Willa Dean.”

For premium seating or for more infromation, visit hbairshow.com

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Oct 21 2016
Eventrockit Food Market- Pasadena at the Paseo Oct 22, 2016

Eventrockit Food Market- Pasadena at the Paseo

Eventrockit Food Market is an outdoor food and retail festival happening on select Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. Our outdoor Food Market features around 30 culinary creators making delicious tapas-style delicacies. Come try all the delicious foods and taste the passion-driven creations of various chefs.  We have three locations: Pasadena, DTLA, and Westwood Come hungry and thirsty to enjoy food and refreshments. Bring your friends and family to have a great time. Some of our chef’s menu items feature upscale soul food, hawaiian pancakes, korean tacos, ramen burgers, Creole cuisine, organic ice cream, and more!

Eventrockit Food and Retail Market is a year-round foodie oasis featuring 30 fresh-minded chefs serving passion-driven menus. Get tickets free at eventrockit.com

Tip:  You need a ticket to enter.

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please note: all ticket sales are final unless event is cancelled

**Now accepting food and non food vendors for future dates!

Email info@eventrockit.com

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