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Smart homes and home automation were once thought to be something for the distant future, but are now a reality for many. In fact, many younger home buyers want to see home automation in the properties they purchase, making this a good update for resale.

A smart home is defined as a property that has its lights, appliances, security, and HVAC system, amongst other things, controlled remotely through computers or automatically through timers. There are many different home automation systems; it’s possible to include just one or to use multiple systems in one home. Most systems can help make your home more energy efficient, comfortable, and secure, making this one of the more popular home improvements.

The average home automation system consists of remote monitoring, smart thermostats 1 and lights, and security features such as cameras and smoke detectors 2. Most people end up paying roughly $1,000 per room in their home that they automate, offering a lot of customization.

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$1,000 - $4,000
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$5,000 - $9,000
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$10,000 - $15,000
Whole automated house

How Home Automation Works

There are many different types of home automation and smart home devices, each with its own method of operation. In most cases, home automation works by setting devices to take care of certain tasks automatically, such as smart thermostats 1 that adjust the temperature of the room based on previously made settings or lights that can sense when you are in the room and turn on accordingly.

Some smart home devices work remotely. This includes things like cameras, security systems, and in some cases also thermostats 1, lights, and appliances. In these instances, an app or program you access through your smartphone or computer can allow you to control areas of your home when you are away. So, while you are at work, you can monitor your front door, unlock it for your children coming home from school, turn on the thermostat 1 to warm the house before you arrive, and turn on any security lights around the home. Many of these apps also include video feeds that can allow you to monitor your home from afar at the same time.

Where to Automate

Nearly any room of your home, and your home’s exterior, can benefit from automation. Many things throughout the home can be automated, such as:

It’s possible to include at least one kind of automation in every room of your home, however, most people end up picking and choosing a few things that they will use the most, such as a smart thermostat 1 and sensor 2 lights, as well as video monitoring.

Pros and Cons

Most people who invest in smart home technology do so because they feel that it will make their lives easier. Essentially, having automation eliminates worry about such things as how much electricity you are using or if you remembered to lock the front door. Most people who use automation agree that doing so:

  • Can help make your home more secure.
  • Can reduce energy bills by using appliances more efficiently.
  • Can free up your time and make your days more efficient.

However, there are some drawbacks to automation as well. The first is the expense; having automation comes at a steep price tag of thousands of dollars to fully automate a home, as well as monitoring fees for many systems.

Automation can also fail if it’s dependent on things like wi-fi, which can sometimes be down for extended periods during storms or company maintenance. For this reason, your system may cease working temporarily, and some appliances may not have manual overrides.

Automation appliances and apps may also become out of date over time, needing frequent updates and support. Eventually, each piece of automation will need to be replaced, at further expense.

What to Avoid

It’s possible today to automate nearly your entire home, which can lead to some homeowners getting more automation than they actually need or will use. It’s also possible for homeowners to fall into certain pitfalls as they try to create DIY set-ups. If possible, keep the following in mind when considering home automation:

  • Evaluate what you would truly benefit from, versus what you would like to have. For example, a smart lock on the front door coupled with remote monitoring is a good idea for families with kids who come home alone from school, but not really necessary for an empty nest couple. If you’re setting up automation on a budget, be sure that you give a lot of thought to your needs.
  • Don’t use a single-point control system, such as wi-fi, for your set-up. In the event of a power failure, your system could cease to work. Make sure everything has a manual override if necessary to ensure you can still use it even if wi-fi fails.
  • Evaluate the use of monitoring as well. Many companies will set up your home for you, and add in home monitoring for a monthly fee. While this is encouraged for home security systems, it isn’t always necessary for every home. Avoid using monitoring and apps that charge money for things that you can do yourself.

The first step to creating a home automation system is planning and it needs to be done carefully and thoroughly before beginning. While there are some DIY home automation appliances that you can purchase one by one and install yourself, full smart home set-ups need to be fully thought out and planned for a few reasons.

The first is to ensure that each piece that you add to your home is something that you will need and use.

Next, the location of each device needs to be well thought out. If sensor 2 lights are used, the sensors 2 need to be situated where they can best detect someone’s presence in the home. If an automatic garage door opener is desired, then a map of the driveway needs to be done so that the sensor 2 can detect the remote.

Third, you will need to determine what level of automation you desire. While it is possible to automate nearly every area of your home, you still have options for the level you desire. For example, you could set up DIY devices in each room of your home. You could also invest in a company to fully automate and monitor each of the areas and devices within your home. You could have a mixture of both, by using a small automated device that connects to a network like the Nest smart thermostat 1 or an Alexa from Amazon, but no other monitoring.

When planning you may want to not only research the devices that are currently on the market, but also the companies that supply them, and those that set up and monitor. Speak with at least three companies to find out what their rates are for set-up and monitoring, as well as what services they offer to find the best fit for your needs.

Parts of a Smart Home

Every smart home is capable of having a different set-up according to the homeowner’s needs. However, there are generally a few specific types of set-ups to be considered:

  • A hub, which is used to control most, if not all, of the pieces of your smart home.
  • The various devices you use, such as lights, appliances, cameras, and locks.
  • IFTTT (If This Then That) programs that help you get more out of automation. For example you could set your automatic lights to turn on according to the light outside, rather than a time of day.
  • Sensors 2.
  • A wireless or wired system for controlling and linking the devices.
  • Apps for controlling and monitoring.
  • A monitoring system.

Hubs and Controllers

Hubs are slowly disappearing from the smart home industry, but may still be needed and found in certain systems and set-ups. Essentially, a hub is the central controlling unit or device for your entire system. Through a hub, you can control all the various pieces of your automated system. However, more and more smart home devices are beginning to have integrated controllers, which either use an IFTTT device to link to or have a built-in 3 app that lets you control that device individually from any others. Hubs cost between $80 and $100 each, although many may not control every device you have, requiring you to purchase more than one.

Singular Software Platform

Singular software platforms are a type of hub that allows you to control all the various devices in your home remotely through voice commands, an app, or a device. There are several to choose from, although not all of them work with all the devices on the market, so it’s important to do your research and make sure that if you choose this type of platform as your hub, that the devices you desire for your home will work with it.

There are a few different platforms to consider including:

  • HomeKit: made by Apple, HomeKit has a large array of items that can work with it. You will need Apple TV or an iPhone for it to work. You will also need to choose from the partners paired with it for devices such as Philips, Honeywell, and Haier. Costs start at $150 to $250; this will go up very quickly from here as you pair the various devices with it.
  • Echo: the Echo and Echo dot from Amazon use the voice recognition program Alexa to control paired devices. Alexa and Echo work via bluetooth, connecting devices within the home one by one. In some cases you may need to engage bluetooth first, then make a command, while other devices may hold their connection better. The Echo retails for $50-$200 depending on the model.
  • IFTTT: If This Then That is not really a platform, but rather a collection of free, web based services that you can use to help control your smart home. If you don’t want to use a hub,  you can download an IFTTT onto your computer or smartphone, and control things from here. Again, not everything will be compatible with the system, so you may find that you need to search out specific devices to match the platform you use.

There is nearly no end to the number of ways that you can automate your home. The following is a breakdown of the most popular types of home automation devices.

DeviceTop ManufacturersAverage Cost
SpeakersiHome, Jam$30 - $60
SwitchesGE, Belkin$50 - $55
Bedroom AlarmsiHome, Sonic$50 - $130
BlindsBudget Blinds, MySmartBlinds$50 - $150
LocksAugust$50- $200
Coffee MakersCuisinart, BrewGenie$80 - $100
Garage Door OpenersChamberlain, LiftMaster$130 - $210
Thermostat 1Nest, ecobee, iHome, Honeywell$130 - $250
SprinklersRain Bird$100 - $250
Security SystemSimplicam, Nest, D-Link$150 - $1,000

Professional Home Automation Systems

While it is possible to create a DIY home automation system, those who truly want a smart home will likely go with a professional installation. Professional home automation systems involve a representative coming to your home and reviewing your needs.

You select the type of plan that you want, including the level of devices and their desired location. This is installed by the company, and in many cases there is ongoing monitoring as well. For example, if you use a smart security system, which includes things like smoke and carbon monoxide detectors 2, these will be linked to the monitoring center. In the event of an emergency, the monitoring company would be able to send help.

There are several companies that offer home automation set-ups. Each has its attributes and its price point. It’s recommended that you contact at least two or three to find the one that will offer you exactly what you need. Prices start at around $500 for basic set-ups, and go as high as $10,000 for fully automated homes with monitoring.

CompanyWhat They OfferAverage Costs
ADTSecurity systems,lighting, and thermostat 1 control$30-$50/month for monitoring of existing devices ($1,000)
BelkinA full range of smart products for the home$30-$500 for products
MONISecurity system with automation$39/month for monitoring of your existing devices ($1,000)
VivantFully monitored home automation$39/month for monitoring after purchase of various devices ($1,000)
URCComplete automation from one remote control$50 for device
NestThermostats 1, cameras, smoke detectors 2$100-$300 for devices
SamsungAn app and hub that allow you to control separate devices$200-$250 for devices
CrestonFull systems for complete home automation$500-$3,000 for devices and installation
Control4Full home automation systems$500 - $40,000 for devices and installation
RTIRemote control-based lighting, security, and automation services$2,000 - $5,000 for devices and installation
SavantPersonalized complete home automation systems$4,000 and up for devices and installation
ElanSecurity, communication, and full automation$10,000 - $150,000 for devices and installation

Every smart home system has its own language that it uses for the hub and software to speak to the various devices. This is known as the protocol, and it can be as simple as the method that you use to link the various pieces of your system together.

There are several different protocols available, but not all of them will be compatible with every system or with every home. A basic overview includes:

  • Wi-Fi: most homes have wi-fi, which makes it a natural fit for singular devices or for beginning automation.
  • Ethernet 4: if your home is already set up with a ethernet 4 system, you can use this to connect your various devices. This has an advantage over wi-fi, as it’s more reliable.
  • Bluetooth: many devices work via bluetooth, linking together wirelessly. This can drain your network, however, if you do not have enough bandwidth 5 to support it.
  • X10: X10 is a dedicated powerline system that is used for linking home automation devices together. It is becoming obsolete, however, due to some issues and poor reliability.
  • ZigBee: this is a low-power protocol that works well with limited devices, but isn’t sufficient for larger systems.
  • Z-Wave: Z-Wave is very similar to ZigBee and has limited use or scope with fewer devices.
  • UPB: UPB is a powerline system that is designed solely for linking together home automation devices. It’s extremely reliable and fast, as well as compatible with wi-fi, although not with X10.
  • Insteon: Insteon can be used to add wi-fi to an existing X10 protocol, making it more reliable and easier to use.

Professional Installation Cost

The cost of installation varies tremendously from system to system and provider to provider. It depends largely on the number of devices, whether or not your home is already wired for ethernet 4 or other cables, and whether or not you are getting monitoring services.

The majority of companies charge approximately $1,000 per room for set-up, as well as monthly monitoring fees of anywhere from $9 to $50 a month. It is possible, however, to purchase your own hub and devices for around $500, setting up your own system manually, and saving on installation costs.

Every system operates differently. Many are completely wireless, depending on Bluetooth or wi-fi to communicate between the devices. There are drawbacks to this, however, which is why some companies offer hardwiring services for around. Installing ethernet costs around $1,000 for 10 lines, and you may need more than this to run both your smart home and your other devices. Regardless of what system you use, many will require at least some connection to the internet in order to allow you monitoring both on your smartphone or hub as well as professionally.

How to Start

If you’re not ready to go fully automated, there are many small ways that you can begin automating your home. Some small automated areas that do not require professional installation include:

  • Smart lights that sense when you enter a room and shut off when no movement has been detected for a set amount of time.
  • Programmable thermostats that allow you to shut off the HVAC system when you aren’t home automatically to save energy.
  • Coffee makers that can be set to turn on automatically in the morning before you awake
  • Smart blinds that will open automatically in the morning and close in the evening, or that will shut when the sun hits them to keep the internal temperature down indoors
  • Garage door sensors 2 that open when your car enters the driveway
  • Smart door locks that you can open from an app

Enhancement and Improvement Costs

  • Smart home theater systems are available that can give you a better experience with sound. The packages start at around $300 to $600 for the speakers and hub, and require you to have some type of Bluetooth or internet connection as well as a TV or screen.
  • If you are disabled or are aging in place, there are also home automation devices that can assist you, such as faucets that turn on automatically with sensors 2, as well as doorways that can open when you step up toward them. These costs begin at around $600 per device.

Additional Considerations and Costs

  • It is possible to automate nearly every area of your home; your budget is the only restriction or limit you may find.
  • It’s best to involve the company you intend to use at the start of the project to get the most optimized system.
  • Always ask about your data’s security with the company you hire before signing a contract. Be sure to find out if your information is ever shared.
  • Contact the CEDIA to find a member to answer your questions and help you design a system that meets your needs.
  • Always ask about the warranty on all devices you purchase. You may find that many have limited warranties of just 1 to 5 years.
  • Converting to automation can help you lower your energy costs by as much as 60% for lighting and 10%-30% for heating and cooling
  • Make sure that all of your devices are compatible when adding on. Not every system will work on the same protocol or hub, so double check before adding.
  • You can always add on later; a scaled back approach works best in the beginning as you determine what works best for you.
  • If you’re interested in learning more about how to set up your own network, consider investing in a small computer like Raspberry PI, which is designed to help you learn coding. Or, you can invest in Arduino software to program and build your own automated devices as well.

  • How much does it cost to build a smart home?

The average cost of a smart home is $1,000 per room, with most homes having an average of 5 “smart rooms” added.

  • What is AC bus system?

A system bus is a single computer that links all of the devices within a home or network, such as a hub.

  • What is a smart home?

A smart home is a residence that has integrated, automated technology to be more efficient and easier to use.

  • How much is the smart car?

Smart Cars have an average cost of around $14,000.

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glossary term picture Thermostat 1 Thermostats: A device that senses and regulates temperature by turning heating and cooling devices on and off
glossary term picture Sensor 2 Detectors: (Also known as Sensor) Device that responds to a physical event or change in the environment by emitting an output signal
glossary term picture Built-in 3 Built-in: An item of furniture, such as a bookcase or set of cabinets, that is built directly into the structure of the room. Built-ins are therefore customized to the room and not detachable
4 Ethernet: A system used to connect computers to form a local area network (LAN). A LAN allows computers in the same area to access shared data. It is also used for metropolitan area networks (MANs), such as for an entire city or campus
5 Bandwidth: The amount of data that electronic communications systems can send and receive within a certain time period. Bandwidth is measured in bps (bits per second)

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Smart hub used to control smart devices in an automated house

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What is Trello? Trello is a simple project management tool  a simple, fun collaborative project management tool and it can be your GTD task management tool. Trello is lets you "drag and drop" task units once a task is DONE you  just move it to "DONE" lane -> extremely simple! More about that later. Trellos own definition: "a web [...]

How to use to your advantage

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What is The app is a simplistic app that aims to help you set and reach goals through creating new habits and helping you sticking to them. It is an application available on Web, iOS and Android. "Instant coaching for any goal" - tagline - how can you NOT love that? Why do you [...]

The top Podcasts you have to listen to for world domination

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Well.. Maybe not world domination. :) Subscribe to our mailing list During 2013 I really took my "learning in transit" skills to the Next level. I started following podcasts seriously, and I must say that it have had a tremendous impact in my learning and improvement in general. For instance every time (ok. Not every time.. [...]

How to live forever – 10 timeless principles for happiness

By |2018-11-14T10:29:06+02:00October 13th, 2013|Categories: Flawd Development, From the tip-box, health, How-to-Guide, LifeHacking, Nice to know, Productivity, Quotes, Self Development, Technology, Training|Tags: , , , |

10 timeless principles for happiness Who doesn't wanna to live forever?! It's the alluring question with everything from fountains of youth to vampires, to selling your soul to someone, to dieting and so on. As you know, nothing lasts forever. But! You can make yourself last forever by "making a dent in the universe"! However small. [...]

Evernote the optimal information tool

By |2020-02-20T12:27:52+02:00September 30th, 2013|Categories: Evernote, From the tip-box, GTD, How-to-Guide, LifeHacking, Portables, Quotes, Self Development|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Taking notes, writing down thoughts and ideas and journaling is a key skill for the person who wants to live a Focused Lifestyle. In this article we will cover what is my favourite note taking app of all time: Evernote. Is is also my overall favourite app. I have been using Evernote daily since 2010, and [...]

How to Two-Factor your life and protect your personal information

By |2017-06-18T17:47:05+02:00September 15th, 2013|Categories: Cloud Computing, Evernote, From the tip-box, How-to-Guide, IT-Security, LifeHacking, Physical Security, Privacy, Quotes, Security, Social Media, Technology|Tags: , , , |

  As a security professional, I often think about the question: Why do we need security? We have talked about "why" security is a basic need before at FLAWD. Without feeling safe and secure we can't live our best lives. So how can I feel safe and secure online? And why should I be concerned about security [...]

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Scolari Sacked

December 2012

Brazil's National Team head coach has been sacked. It is unknown to why he was sacked and also we don't know who the next manager will be.
The Brazilian FA will announce their new man in good time.

Major Events:
Confederations Cup 2013
World Cup 2014
Zico becomes Gremio manager
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Good Luck. No more Chelsea?

Zico announced Brazil manager

The Brazilian FA have announced Zico to be their next manager.

Arthur Antunes Coimbra, better known as Zico was often called the "White Pelé", he is commonly considered one of the most skilled finishers and one of the best passers ever and possibly the world's best player of the late 70's and early 80's. He is also considered as one of history's greatest playmakers and free kick specialists, able to bend the ball in all directions with pace. The gifted midfielder was named by Pelé as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers in March 2004. Also according to Pelé, generally considered the best footballer ever, "throughout the years, the one player that came closest to me was Zico".

Zico scored 52 goals in 72 international matches for Brazil, and represented them in the 1978, 1982 and 1986 World Cups. They did not win any of those tournaments, even though the 1982 squad is considered one of the greatest Brazilian national squads ever. Zico is often considered one of the best players in football history not to have been on a World Cup winning squad. He was chosen 1981 and 1983 Player of the Year.
Zico has coached the Japanese national team, appearing in the 2006 FIFA World Cup and winning the Asian Cup 2004, and Fenerbahçe, who were a quarter-finalist in 2007–08 in the Champions League under his command. He was announced as the head coach of CSKA Moscow in January 2009. On 16 September 2009, Zico was signed by Greek side Olympiacos for a two-year contract after the club's previous coach, Temuri Ketsbaia, was sacked. He was fired four months later, on 19 January 2010. On 30 May 2010, Zico announced that he would become the new Soccer Executive/Director for Flamengo, coming back to the team where he won his most important honors after 25 years. One of his demands is that his salary won't be paid by the club. Instead, it will be paid by Flamengo's sponsors such as Olympikus and BMG.

Zico - "I am delighted to be Brazil's manager. I will lead this nation to success I never tasted myself and we will become the best team in the world once again"
In my opinion the 3rd best Brazilian player ever, good luck mate. A brazil story will be very interesting.

Zico announces intention

Brazilian legend and newly appointed manager has announced his intentions just days after being appointed.

"Our first competition is the Confederations Cup is just a few months. With only one chance to play a friendly before this, I will not have a clear image on who deserves a place in my squad. However we will be trying to get as far as we can in the competition. I feel an appearance in the final would be a good achievement as I do not feel we are strong enough to beat Spain. We will use this competition to build onto better things."

"I am very open when it comes to squad selection. If a player performs well, he will be in the squad regardless of reputation or age. Many people have asked if I will give youth a chance or bring back some forgotten stars. It all depends on how they perform. We have some great young talent including the likes of Bernard or Doria. But also some great older players like Ronaldhino. It's down to them if they want a place in my squad or not."
Good start looking forward to reading more :)

Good luck with the confederations cup.

Friendly Squad Announced

Although just a friendly there have been a few shock inclusions to Zico's squad. The media were quick to criticise. Firstly the likes of Sandro, Pato and Elias were left out. Also young defender Doria and attacking midfielder Cidinho were included. Many believe they are not yet good enough being at such young age.

"I think people saying 'they are too young' is disgraceful. Both Doria and Cidinho have had fantastic starts to their club seasons. I want to give them the experience of international football."

The other players in line to make their first caps are Granada left back Siqueira, Porto player Maicon and goalkeeper Cassio. It is expected the team will play around Neymar as he is regarded Brazil's strongest player but Zico has yet to confirm which tactics he will use.

Chile vs Brazil

(as this is just a friendly, i won't be going into much detail. more detail will be provided for important games)

Not too happy with the result. Should have won but too think we were 2 nil down after 14 minutes i might take this result.

That's it. No more games until the Confederations Cup in June. A big break but I am confident we will perform.
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Unlucky to draw but Chile are decent. Only your first game but you have such a fantastic squad to choose from.

Confederations Cup Squad Announced

The much anticipated confederations cup is approaching and Zico has announced his squad. No real surprises. Robinho will be happy to have made the squad due to fierce opposition in the attacking department. Ronaldhino returns for Brazil and will be fighting against Oscar and Willian for that AMC role.

Fans have sounded their appreciation towards the squad and are happy with the selection. Thier only slight concern is the inclusion of Rafael who had a poor season for Man United but it seems Zico still has faith in him.

Brazil will be looking to repeat last years heroics by winning the competition. However with the likes of Spain and Italy in the competition, it will be a tough task.

These are the groups for the competition:

Group Stage

Good win. Exactly what we were looking for.

Another great win, especially considering going down to 10 men. Due to the red card i changed to a 5-2-2 formation and it worked well with my wing backs getting the goals!

Not too bothered about this result. Still topped the group and that was the aim.

Unlucky draw with Mexico but seen as you finished top, GOOD ONE!!!
WOO! Did you notice that 5 of your 6 goals were scored by defenders? :O

Semi Final

50" - Leandro Damiao

Hernanes, Oscar, Siqueira

Final Score: Brazil 1 Uruguay 0

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For a sweeter flavor, wrap the beets in foil and bake in a 350° oven for about 45 minutes instead of boiling them.Plus: More Soup Recipes and Tips

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  • In a large saucepan, cover the beets with cold water and bring to a boil over hgih heat. reduce the heat to moderate and simmer the beets until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain the beets and let them cool slightly, then peel and cut into 2-inch chunks with a small sharp knife.

  • In a large nonreactive saucepan, melt the butter over moderate heat. Add the onion and thyme sprigs and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. reduce the heat to moderately low and add the garlic. cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the beets, chicken stock and a large pinch each of salt and pepper. increase the heat to moderate, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. remove from the heat, uncover and let stand for 5 minutes. Discard the thyme sprigs.

  • Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender until very smooth. Season with salt and pepper and let cool completely. Pour the soup into airtight containers and freeze for up to 1 month.

  • Roast the chiles directly over a gas flame or under the broiler, turning, until charred all over. transfer the chiles to a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let steam for 5 minutes. Peel the chiles and remove the seeds, then transfer to an airtight container and strain any accumulated juices on top. Coat the chiles with the olive oil, season lightly with salt and pepper and freeze for up to 1 month.

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Why Dad’s Diet Matters Just as Much as Mom’s for a Healthy Pregnancy

You’re planning to have a baby and all of your “expert” friends, colleagues, and acquaintances have given you advice to ensure you have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. To do that, your diet must a top priority during conception, pregnancy, and breastfeeding.

Although healthy eating is extremely important, during pregnancy there are certain nutrients, such as iron and folic acid, which play very important roles in the development of the fetus. You have probably heard of the importance of women needing an adequate amount of folic acid to improve fertility and prevent birth defects in their unborn children—but something often overlooked is the role that the father’s diet plays as well.

Because research has been very minimal in this area, we may have overlooked the important role paternal healthy eating plays in ensuring a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby.

A recent animal study at McGill University investigated the connection between the father’s diet, including the adequate intake of folic acid, and the health of the offspring. The male mice were exposed to a low dietary folate environment in utero, and then had a folate-deficient diet throughout their life. The control group was provided with a folate sufficient diet, both in-utero and throughout their life. Both groups were bred with female mice consuming a proper folate-sufficient diet.  The study found that following a folate-sufficient diet would reap the following benefits:

1. Improve Fertility

The mice consuming folate-deficient diets had a much lower rate of fertility. They were found to only have about a 50% pregnancy rate compared to the mice with folate-sufficient diets that had an 85% pregnancy rate.

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Almost 30% of the offspring of the mice from the male folate-deficient diet were born with developmental abnormalities compared to only 3% of the offspring of fathers with folate-sufficient diets. Abnormalities included cranio-facial defects such as shortened jaw, limb defects such as underdeveloped fingers and toes, and club feet; and musculoskeletal defects such as spinal malformations. They also found that it could cause mental impairment.

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Research has shown that environmental factors such as diet can influence a person’s epigenome. The epigenome is comprised of a network of chemical compounds surrounding the DNA. It influences how genes are turned on and off and this information can be passed on to future offspring. Since folate plays a critical role in DNA synthesis, its deficiency may alter certain genes.

In this study, the researchers found that folate deficiency impacted specific genes within the sperm that were transferred to the offspring. These genes have been shown to be implicated in diabetes. Changes in the DNA can lead to increased risks and poor outcomes for chronic diseases, reproduction, and cancer. Further, these altered genes can be passed onto the offspring and future generations.

While specific recommendations cannot yet be determined, healthy eating, which includes lots of folate-rich foods, is encouraged. Dark leafy green vegetables such as spinach and asparagus are the best sources of folic acid. It can also be found in nuts, beans, and many fortified grain products.

The media and scientific research often focus on the importance of the mom’s diet during pregnancy—but dad’s diet plays a role too, and potential fathers need to be aware of this when they’re entering this stage of life.

Lambrot, R., et al., “Low paternal dietary folate alters the mouse sperm epigenome and is associated with negative pregnancy outcomes,” Nature Communications 2013; 4(2889): 1-13.

Ubelacker, S., “Your dad’s diet before your conception may have affected your health: study,” CTV News Website, December 10, 2013; http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/your-dad-s-diet-before-your-conception-may-have-affected-your-health-study-1.1583385, last accessed January 14, 2014.
Vanhees, K., et al., “You are what you eat, and so are your children: the impact of the micronutrients on the epigenetic programming of offspring,” Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences 2013; 71:271-285.


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A recession refers to a period of declining GDP, and is generally defined as a sustained decline for two or more consecutive quarters.

Recessions aren't just about poor economic growth. They are often accompanied by several other characteristics -- widespread job loss, fewer available jobs, and more government relief (think stimulus payments and increased unemployment benefits).

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Is it safe to invest during a recession?

During a recession, stock values often decline. That's bad news for an existing portfolio, in theory. That said, leaving investments alone means not locking in recession-related losses by selling.

What's more, lower stock values offer a solid opportunity to invest on the cheap (relatively speaking!). As such, investing during a recession can be a good idea, but only under the following circumstances:

  • You have plenty of emergency savings. You should always aim to have enough money in the bank to cover three to six months of living expenses, with the latter end of that range being more ideal. If you're there, and you have extra money at your disposal, then you can feel free to invest it. If not, be sure to build a solid emergency fund first.
  • You're not planning to touch your portfolio for at least seven years. Investing during a recession isn't for the faint of heart. You may think you're buying at a low, only to see your portfolio value decline a few days later. The best way to avoid losses -- and come out ahead -- in a recession is to take a long-term approach to investing. Plan on leaving your money alone for at least seven years.
  • You're not going to check your portfolio obsessively. When the economy is in bad shape and there's lots of stock market movement, you may be more inclined to log on to your brokerage account every day and see how your portfolio is doing. But if you're going to invest during a recession, you simply can't do that. The more you check up on your investments, the more likely you are to panic. And when you panic, you risk making rash decisions, like unloading poorly performing stocks, that force you to lock in losses.

It can be a great idea to invest during a recession -- but only if you're in a strong enough financial position to do so, and only if you have the right attitude and approach. You should never compromise your near-term financial security for long-term gain, so remember, if you're hurting financially, there's no shame in missing out on opportunities, either. Instead, focus on paying your bills and staying physically and mentally healthy. You can always ramp up your investments at a later point in life -- once your job is more secure, your earnings are steady, and your mind is more at ease on the whole.

Real-world results of investing in recessions

Long-term investors who put money to work during a recession have done pretty well over time. Looking at data from three recent recessions -- the Great Recession from 2007-2009, the recession in 2001 fueled by the dot-com crash and the September 11 attacks, and the 1990-91 recession that followed a long economic expansion in the 1980s -- you might be surprised at the long-term results, even if investors' timing wasn't perfect.

In other words, it goes without saying that if you invest at the market's lowest point during a recession, you're likely going to do quite well over time. But one thing investors should realize is that trying to time the market is almost always a losing battle. Nobody has a crystal ball that can tell you when the market will bottom. In other words, you are not going to invest at the absolutely perfect time.

But you don't have to. Even if you had invested in an S&P 500 index fund at the worst possible moment in 2007, the market's peak before the financial crisis began, you would have achieved an 8.4% annualized return in the 13 years since. If you had bought at the highs before the 1990-91 recession, you would have achieved a 9.8% annualized return in the nearly 30 years since.

Consider what this means. If you had invested $10,000 into a standard S&P 500 index fund at the worst possible time during the 1990-91 U.S. recession, your investment would have grown to more than $150,000 in value today, assuming dividends were reinvested along the way.

What to invest in during a recession

In the last section, we mentioned index funds, and those can be a great way to invest -- recession or not. By purchasing index funds -- especially S&P 500 index funds -- you're betting on the long-term success of American business. Over long periods of time, that's been a pretty solid bet.

However, we completely understand that many people reading this prefer to invest in individual stocks. The best investment strategy in any environment is to find good businesses and hold on to them for as long as they remain good businesses, but this focus on quality is especially important in a recession.

As an example, during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recession, companies in affected industries that had stronger balance sheets going into the crisis had an advantage over those that didn't. Companies that had the financial flexibility to survive a long disruption started to look like excellent long-term investment opportunities, while companies with otherwise good businesses but low liquidity were among the hardest-hit stocks.

In a recession, how you invest can be just as important as what you invest in. In recessions, stocks tend to be rather volatile, as anyone who was involved in the market during the 2008-09 financial crisis can tell you. Rather than trying to time the market, invest incrementally. Known as dollar-cost averaging , this strategy refers to investing equal dollar amounts at certain time intervals, as opposed to buying all at once. This way, if prices continue to fall, you can take advantage and buy more. And if prices start to rise, you'll end up buying more shares at the lower prices and fewer shares when your favorite stocks start to get more expensive.

In a nutshell, a recession can be a great time to buy the stocks of top-notch businesses at favorable prices.

What not to invest in during a recession

A recession is a good time to avoid speculating, especially on stocks that have taken the worst beatings. Weaker companies often go bankrupt during recessions, and while stocks that have fallen by 80%, 90%, or even more might seem like bargains, they are usually cheap for a reason. Just remember -- a broken business at an excellent price is still a broken business.

That said, the most important thing isn't necessarily what not to invest in, but what behaviors to avoid. Specifically:

  • Don't try to time the bottom. As we mentioned before, trying to time the market is a losing battle. Wouldn't it have been great if you had invested as much as you possibly could on March 9, 2009 when the S&P 500 was at the lowest levels of the financial crisis? Sure, but it would also be great if you knew tomorrow's lottery numbers ahead of time. Nobody knows when the market is going to hit bottom, so invest in stocks or funds that you want to hold for years, even if the market continues to fall in the near term.
  • Don't try to day trade. These days, it's easier than ever to start casually trading stocks, thanks to zero-commission stock trades and user-friendly trading apps. If you want to mess around with a small amount of money you're OK with losing, that's fine. But long-term investing is a far more certain path to wealth in the stock market. Day trading as an investment strategy is generally a bad idea.
  • Don't sell just because your stocks went down. Last but certainly not least, one thing that's extremely important to avoid during recessions is panic selling when stocks fall. It's human nature to avoid volatile situations -- in the stock market, when the market is in free fall you might be tempted to sell "before things get any worse." Don't give in to your emotions. The goal of investing is to buy low and sell high, but panic selling is the exact opposite.

The bottom line is that during recessions, it's important to stay the course. It becomes a bit more important to focus on top-quality companies in turbulent times, but for the most part you should approach investing in a recession in the same manner in which you would approach investing any other time. Buy high-quality companies or funds and hold on to them for as long as they stay that way.


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TV viewership for the second presidential debate between Secretary Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump was lower than for the first one, when 84 million viewers tuned in. But it may have broken records for streaming of a live event through sites like Periscope, Facebook Live, and YouTube Live.

VFT Solutions tracked 420 live streams of Sunday’s debate and recorded 22 million views. This includes accessing legal streams from media sources like the New York Times and Fox News, which streamed the debate on live-streaming platforms. But it also includes massive views of illegal streams. According to VFT’s CEO, Wayne Lonstein, “Perhaps what is most interesting is that 41% of these views were from illegal live-streams, also known as nano-piracy.” That's about 9 million nano-pirate views, and this is just a sample.

The presidential debates are broadcast for free on numerous broadcast TV channels, the radio, and legal live streams, yet many viewers are choosing to engage in nano-piracy. Why are viewers watching these debates on illegal live streams despite having plenty of free legal options? What does this signal for copyright owners who expect to get paid for their content?

This phenomenon is part of a broader trend towards streaming piracy and away from downloading piracy, especially among the young, Internet-savvy population. Anatomy Media recently found that 69% of young millennials (ages 18-24) engage in at least one form of piracy (download, stream, or mobile). Of that group, 60% stream the pirated content and only 17% use torrent sites for downloading. The same study also found 43% of young millennials believe downloading piracy is wrong but streaming piracy is not, and only 18% believe it is wrong to stream pirated content.

To gauge the shift to live-streaming, let’s examine the first Trump-Clinton debate, for which both TV and streaming viewership are available. Some analysts predicted that viewership for the first debate would be 100 million, but it turned out to be 84 million. Yet if you consider the shift to live-streaming, the forecast of 100 million viewers was not too far off. Lonstein states, “We recorded 17.72 million views of the first debate on a sample of 400 live streams, but that’s just a sample. The total may be at least 50% higher.” Assuming the same percent of illegal streams as in the second debate, that would represent at least 100 million total views from legal sources (TV and legal streams), and 11 million views on nano-pirate streams.

Nano-piracy often originates abroad. On Sunday’s presidential debate, VFT tracked 50 international live streams originating in 22 countries like Israel and Cambodia, yielding 4 million views. A June weekend episode of HBO’s Game of Thrones had more than 2 million views of illegal streams originating in Latin America.

Live-streaming the presidential debates in platforms like Periscope and Facebook Live is great for politics, but it should also raise a big red flag about the emerging threat that nano-piracy on these same platforms poses for artists and entertainers. Indeed, illegal streaming of live events and entertainment broadcasts is alarming. Take the Canelo Alvarez - Liam Smith fight last September. VFT tracked 700 illegal streams with 1.82 million views, which represents significant revenue losses for HBO.

The statistics are also alarming for live concerts. A May concert by Beyoncé yielded more than 1 million viewers on just 19 live onsite streams. Fifth Harmony had 9.5 million views on 58 streams of their eight June-September concerts. No wonder Adele called out and embarrassed a fan who was videotaping her in a concert last May.

Live-streaming is bringing with it a new massive wave of piracy. Creatives, government, and live-streaming social media platforms will have to unite to combat it, just like I argue they should for other types of piracy. Just last week, 35,000 creatives from film, TV, music, books, photography, and others came together to plead to incoming policy makers the need for a copyright system that works.

Within the current system, where copyright holders have to request the take-down of every single piracy source, it has been an uphill battle to keep up with download piracy infringers. Nano-pirates are making things worse, with the aggravated fact that live streams leave less trace than downloads. Ironically, illegal live-streaming of the presidential debates is rampant, so hopefully the winner will be motivated to take matters into his or her own hands.

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Before he was sentenced to 30 years in prison for murder, Maurice Patterson told the judge he was innocent — and then asked, if he eventually was cleared of the crime, “Are you going to be here to apologize to me?”

On Friday, eight years later, Patterson was back in court — and ordered released after DNA evidence indeed cleared him in the murder.


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PHOENIX (AP) - Sen. John McCain was eulogized Thursday as a "true American hero" - and a terrible driver with a wicked sense of humor and love of a good battle - at a crowded church service for the maverick politician that ended with the playing of Frank Sinatra's "My Way."

Addressing an estimated 3,500 mourners, former Vice President Joe Biden recalled "the sheer joy that crossed his face when he knew he was about to take the stage of the Senate floor and start a fight."

Biden, a Democrat who was among the fast friends the Republican senator made across the aisle, said he thought of McCain as a brother, "with a lot of family fights."

The service for the statesman, former prisoner of war and two-time presidential candidate unfolded at North Baptist Church after a motorcade bearing McCain's body made its way from the state Capitol past Arizonans waving American flags and campaign-style McCain signs.

Family members watched in silence as uniformed military members removed the flag-draped casket from a black hearse and carried it into the church. McCain died last Saturday of brain cancer at 81.

McCain's longtime chief of staff Grant Woods, a former Arizona attorney general, drew laughs with a eulogy in which he talked about McCain's "terribly bad driving" and his sense of humor, which included calling the Leisure World retirement community "Seizure World."

Woods also recalled the way McCain would introduce him to new staff members by saying, "You'll have to fire half of them."

The church's senior pastor, Noe Garcia, pronounced McCain "a true American hero."

The church service brought to a close two days of mourning for the six-term senator and 2008 GOP presidential nominee in his home state.

A motorcade then took McCain's body to the airport, where it put aboard a military aircraft for the flight back east for a lying-in-state at the U.S. Capitol on Friday, a service at the Washington National Cathedral on Saturday, and burial at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, on Sunday.

LIST: Memorial services for Senator John McCain

Neither Biden nor other speakers uttered President Donald Trump's name, but Biden made what some saw as a veiled reference to the president when he talked about McCain's character and his opposition to those who "lacked the basic values of decency and respect, knowing this project is bigger than yourself."

Biden said McCain "could not stand the abuse of power wherever he saw it, in whatever form, in whatever country."

Dabbing his eyes at times, Biden also referred to his own son's death from cancer, saying of the disease, "It's brutal, it's relentless, it's unforgiving." And he spoke directly to McCain's widow, Cindy McCain, in the front row: "You were his ballast."

Sinatra's "My Way" paid tribute to a politician who became known for following his own path based on his personal principles.

McCain clashed openly with Trump, who mocked McCain for getting captured during the Vietnam War. Two White House officials said McCain's family had asked that Trump not attend the funeral services.

Twenty-four sitting U.S. senators, four former senators and other leaders were among those expected at Thursday's memorial.

The memorial was laced with humor and featured a racially and ethnically diverse roster of speakers and other participants.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, who is black, talked about his unlikely connection with McCain, a big fan of the state's sports teams.

"While from very different worlds, we developed a meaningful friendship," said Fitzgerald, adding that McCain didn't judge others on their skin color, gender or bank account but on their character.

As the 11-vehicle motorcade with a 17-motorcycle police escort made its way toward the church, people along the 8-mile (13-kilometer) route held signs that read simply "McCain," and cars on the other side of the highway stopped or slowed to a crawl in apparent tribute.

A few firefighters saluted from atop a fire engine parked on an overpass as the motorcade passed underneath on Interstate 17.

One man shouted, "We love you!"

On Wednesday, a private service was held at the Arizona Capitol for family and friends. McCain's widow pressed her face against her husband's coffin, and daughter Meghan McCain erupted in sobs.

An estimated 15,000 people filed past the senator's casket to pay their final respects, and McCain sons Doug, Jack and Jimmy, daughter Sidney and daughter-in-law Renee shook hands with some of them.

On Thursday, Michael Fellars was among those awaiting the motorcade outside the church. The Marine veteran said he was also the fourth person in line Wednesday to attend the viewing at the state Capitol for McCain, a Navy pilot held prisoner by the North Vietnamese for years after being shot down over Hanoi.

"He was about the only politician that I have ever known who cared for the people in his country, and he tried his level best to make it a better place in which to live," Fellars said.

Associated Press writers Anita Snow, Jacques Billeaud and Nicholas Riccardi in Phoenix contributed to this report.


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In Florida, over 40 hospitals max out ICU capacity amid coronavirus surge

A surge of coronavirus cases in Florida has maxed out dozens of intensive care units (ICUs) at hospitals around the state, following an attempt by local officials to institute a phased reopening of the economy.

Over 40 hospitals are now hitting their limit with regard to ICU capacity, according to a CNBC News report.

This news comes on the same day that Florida reportedly announced its second-highest one-day COVID-19 infection rate.

“We’re putting ourselves at risk and other people aren’t willing to do anything and in fact go the other way and be aggressive to promote the disease,” Dr. Andrew Pastewski, who serves as ICU medical director at Jackson South Medical Center, told Reuters. "It’s just disheartening."

Palm Beach County school board member Marcia Andrews told the Palm Beach Post that local officials are ill-equipped to handle the current uptick in confirmed cases and were caught flat-footed by the resurgence.

“We’re truly not ready,” she said. “We’re not ready from a health standpoint. And we’re not ready from a planning standpoint.”

RELATED: 'We're more prepared than ever': AdventHealth provides update on ICU bed capacity in Central Florida

Florida health officials announced on Sunday that more than 200,000 people in the state had tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.

President Trump has maintained, however, that as testing capabilities increase numbers may seemingly spike, but most patients will still make a full recovery or remain asymptomatic.

Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, said earlier this week that he believed the state has “stabilized” but that he would still like to see the numbers get back to where they were in May and early June.

"There's no need to be fearful," he added.

Cases have surged in other states across the U.S., including Arizona, Texas and California. There are now over 3 million confirmed coronavirus cases nationwide and over 133,00 deaths.

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Who is Doug Hughes? Florida mailman lands gyrocopter on Capitol lawn

The man who landed a gyrocopter on the West Lawn of the Capitol Wednesday afternoon is a 61-year-old mailman from Florida who wanted to deliver letters to all 535 members of Congress.

While Doug Hughes' stunt was a surprise to almost everyone, he actually laid out his plan on his website, thedemocracyclub.org.

"My flight is not a secret. Before I took off, I sent an Email to info@barackobama.com . The letter is intended to persuade the guardians of the Capitol that I am not a threat and that shooting me down will be a bigger headache than letting me deliver these letters to Congress," Hughes wrote.

On his website, Hughes said that he is a married man with four children. He has been a mailman near Tampa for 11 years.

Before embarking on his journey to draw attention to campaign finance corruption, Hughes sat down for a confessional-style interview with the Tampa Bay Times.

"No sane person would do what I'm doing," said Hughes in a video posted on the newspaper's website.

Hughes said his mission to fly the gyrocopter in front of the Capitol building was carefully planned so that nobody would get hurt, including him. He loaded the small aircraft onto a trailer last Friday to prepare for the flight. The next day he towed the gyrocopter to an airport, according to the newspaper.

In the video, Hughes said that he would give authorities an hour warning prior to getting to the no-fly zone.

"Terrorists don't announce their flights before they take off. Terrorists don't broadcast their flight path. Terrorists don't invite an escort to go along with them," Hughes told the Times.

Hughes was arrested shortly after landing the aircraft Wednesday afternoon. Charges are pending.

Statement from Jennifer Orsi, managing editor of the Tampa Bay Times:

"Last summer, postal worker Doug Hughes contacted Times reporter Ben Montgomery, who was not previously acquainted with him. He told Montgomery that he was planning an act of civil disobedience to bring attention to campaign finance reform and wanted someone to know his plans and motivations for flying letters to the U.S. Capitol in case something happened during his attempt. By this time, Hughes told us, he had already been interviewed twice by a Secret Service agent.

"Earlier this year, as Hughes continued to work toward his flight, we conducted interviews with him and took photographs and video of his gyrocopter. He told us that part of his plan was to be transparent about his intent – he intended to livestream the flight, intended to go live with a website when he took off explaining who he was and what his intentions were, and that he had an email blast set to go out to lots of media outlets and the authorities alerting them to his plans. In reporting on the story, we saw the business card of the Secret Service agent who Hughes said spoke to him, and confirmed with a co-worker of Hughes that both men were interviewed by the Secret Service at their place of work.

"Hughes told us last week that he planned to go to Washington this week and attempt his flight. We sent Montgomery and photographer James Borchuck to Washington to see if the flight would occur. This morning, they went to the Capitol to see whether Hughes would make his attempt. Shortly after noon today, when we saw Hughes take off via his livestream feed, we posted a story on tampabay.com that Montgomery had written about Hughes and his plan. We also saw Hughes' website go live identifying himself and giving details of his plan. We reported extensively and publicly about our story and the flight on social media including Twitter and Facebook. At about 1 p.m. we called the Capitol Police and Secret Service to ask whether they were aware that a man was flying toward the Capitol in a gyrocopter and ask for comment. We posted their response on our website. At approximately 1:30, Hughes landed."


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Virtual Reality offered to fight ugly reality of human trafficking

Advocates for victims of human trafficking traveled from across the state for this rally at the state Capitol.

Robert Sanborn, one of the organizers, urged those at the rally to ask lawmakers for more funding to combat criminal organizations that continue prey on the children of Texas.

"I get tired of hearing people saying, we really can’t do anything about this, this may be the world's oldest profession, the fact of the matter is we're doing a lot at our state legislative level but we need to do more. We need to stop trafficking now,” said Sanborn.

Houston Democrat Senfronia Thompson told those at the rally she will not give up the fight. She did indicate proposed legislation should not simply target victims.

"So I want to shift the shoe over to the buyers, I want them to feel the pressure, I want them to feel the embarrassment and I want them to feel the jails and I want them to feel the prisons,” said Thompson.

The focus is not just on the predators. State lawmakers Tuesday were also given a chance to better understand the victims of Human Trafficking. It involved taking a step into Virtual Reality. A demonstration took place in the Capitol Extension. State Rep. Tony Tinderholt was one of the first to put on the VR head gear.

"You know its eye opening to see the triggers to make children potentially want to do this, things you'd never think of,” said Tinderholt.

The Arlington Republican wants other lawmakers to put on the head gear

"I'm absolutely going to talk about this upstairs,” said Tinderholt.

The computer program follows the murder investigation of a teenager who was lured into prostitution. It’s designed to show how easy it is to fall into the trap, according to developer Billy Cain.

"The idea is to show people how this happens over time, this isn't like a panel van drives up this is slow manipulation of a person, we try to do something that is extremely common and that is someone meets someone on line, that person on line convinces the girl, for example, he is in love with her, starts teaching her, talking her into start sneaking out, then all of a sudden, your parents are not treating you right, come with me, and this starts a slow slide to potentially being victimized,” said Cain,

Cain hopes his system will convince lawmakers to fund some type of statewide education & prevention program in schools. There could be money for something like that based on what Senator Joan Huffman said earlier at the rally.

"I just came from the Finance committee, in the Senate's Budget, get this, there's $89-million for Human Trafficking prevention, investigation, prosecution, that’s up $64 million from last session,” said Sen. Huffman.

Cain's VR program currently costs about $10,000 per system- which includes hardware and software.

He says one school is already using it near Dallas and another educational group in San Diego is going to use it.


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At the corner of Lyndale and Lake in South Minneapolis, consumers find themselves at the intersection of medicine and the latest fad.

Two stores on opposite corners, each selling CBD.

Inside Nothing But Hemp, customers find a glossy boutique offering CBD in vape pens, lotions, oils and just about everything imagined.

When asked if he can call his products medicine, storeowner, Steven Brown replied, “No” and said he calls it just what it is, “CBD, Hemp.”

Across the street, at 419 Hemp, the vibe is more back room head shop, where Justin Trott sells CBD lotions, ointments and the actual hemp flower he’s licensed to grow himself.

“Some people have their opinions on it and they feel they know what they want it for. I don’t make medical claims. One of the things I always do is suggest they consult their doctor and recommend they do research online,” Trott said.

Owners at both stores said they sell only reputable products that use third party testing.

They are careful to avoid any medical claims and their attorneys have assured them they are selling it legally.

CBD is a chemical found in both marijuana and its country cousin, hemp.  Both belong to the same species, cannabis sativa.

But unlike THC, CBD doesn’t get you high.  The question is; does it heal?

Dr. Charlie Reznikoff, who sits on the Medical Cannabis Task Force, said some of the early clinical research is very promising.

“This is a fad right now where CBD is going to cure everything,” he said. “There are potential benefits to CBD that are very exciting in the immune system, the psychiatric world, in the addiction world. There are potential benefits that are very exciting but we don’t have the evidence to promote it.  But we know about seizures. I think we now believe it helps people with seizure disorder.”

The FDA recently approved the first drug containing CBD, Epidiolex, for pediatric seizures.

According to Dr. Cody Wiberg of the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, the popularity of CBD has outpaced the law.

“CBD is a pharmacologically active drug,” but at the same time he added, “Sort of like the wild, wild, west.”

The confusion began with passage of the Federal Farm Bill, which excluded hemp from the list of controlled substances, where marijuana and other narcotics are listed.

Hemp products are legal under state and federal law, as long as they contain less than a fraction of THC:  0.3 percent.

The FDA is still in charge of regulating cannabis products, including CBD, which it describes as a “drug ingredient,” and “not a dietary supplement.”

Any claim of “therapeutic benefit” or “disease claim” needs FDA approval.

“The state law is broader.  It says if the intent is to use that product for the purposes of a drug, it’s a drug,” said Wiberg.

However, intent can be tricky. Most products, like mint flavored CBD oil, are careful to avoid making any direct medical claims.

“Why would you use CBD oil specifically, if it wasn’t to treat a disease or alter function,” Wiberg said.

CBD is legal for patients in Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program, where it is extracted from marijuana, not hemp.

It is even more confusing for law enforcement. If a person looks at hemp and marijuana flower side by side, it is very difficult to tell the difference.

When asked if CBD oil is unregulated, Wiberg replied, “pretty much.”

According to Wiberg, without FDA regulation, there is no mandatory third party testing or labeling, so consumers need to be cautious.

A bill at the legislature would legalize products containing CBD.

The Board of Pharmacy hopes a state law will mandate quality control measures like product testing and some standardized labeling.

CBD is metabolized by the same enzymes in the liver that process about 60 percent of the pharmaceuticals the United States.

High enough doses of CBD can actually raise the blood level of those other drugs. If you are taking other medications, it is important to check with your doctor before ingesting CBD.