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Seasonal Kitchen: Huckleberries great for sweet, savory dishes
Wed., Aug. 20, 2014
It wasn't until I moved to the Northwest that I tasted my first huckleberry. I was amazed at how something so tiny could pack so much intense, berry flavor. Not like a blueberry, not like blackberry, a huckleberry tastes like nothing else but a huckleberry: bright and startling.
A friend told me once that you can't call yourself a true Spokane resident until you have your own secret huckleberry picking spot. When I asked where his was, he told me it was for him to know, and for me to find – my own.
Huckleberries are revered around here, not only for their amazing flavor, but perhaps because they aren't readily available at mainstream grocery stores.
Plants can take 15 years to grow to maturity and produce fruit, preferring higher elevations and acidic soil – and making them very difficult to produce commercially. Farmers tend to shy away from them because each berry has to be handpicked.
So, at least for now, huckleberries must be foraged in the wild, appearing in summer months and lasting through early fall. And perhaps it's the hunt that creates such huckleberry mania. Many people through the years have given me advice on where to go in general to find these delectable summer gems. Priest Lake and Mount Spokane are at the top of the list. They tell me to make sure to take a pail or bucket that straps over the shoulder in order to be completely hands-free. They discourage early morning or sunset picking because of the potential of running into bears.
If you haven't found your own patch, the good thing is huckleberries are available to purchase at local farmers markets. Yes, they do cost a pretty penny – a pint-size bag sells for 10 bucks. But keep in mind, the person who harvested them had to drive a long way to get them, take time to find them and then perform the arduous task of picking each one by hand, all the while looking over his or her shoulder for hungry bears. I like to think of huckleberries' somewhat shocking sticker price as "hazard pay" – and totally worth every cent.
Huckleberries are native to the northwestern United States and Canada, growing from Wyoming west to Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon and up to Alaska. For thousands of years, they have been a source of sustenance for Northwest American Indian tribes who would make special combs of wood or salmon backbones to strip huckleberries off the bushes. They dried the berries in the sun or smoked them, then mashed them into cakes and wrapped them in leaves for storage. They would also use the colorful juice as dye.
When it comes to health benefits, huckleberries are at the top of the list. One serving of wild huckleberries has more antioxidant power than any other fruit or vegetable, with the exception of lingonberries. Huckleberries are high in B vitamins, which help support and speed up the metabolic rate, keep skin and muscle tone healthy, improve immune system function and help prevent pancreatic cancer. They also contain high levels of vitamin C, potassium and iron. Research suggests they have a specific effect on the pancreas: aiding in digesting sugars and starches.
It turns out the leaves of huckleberry have health benefits, too. They can be dried and made into tea which helps to stabilize blood sugars and aids in the digestion of starchy foods.
As it happens, the huckleberry seemingly got its name from a simple mistake. When the first American settlers arrived, they found several plants with small, dark-colored sweet berries and mistook them for English bilberries or blueberries. Back then these were often referred to as "hurtleberries," which was corrupted to huckleberries.
At home, huckleberries are easy to incorporate into everyday recipes, simply replacing blueberries in muffins, pies, ice cream, scones and pancakes. In this gluten-free recipe for huckleberry flapjacks, almond flour is substituted for white flour and real maple syrup flavors the batter without the addition of sugar. The plump huckleberries burst with flavor, making for a healthy, hearty Northwest breakfast.
Try using huckleberries in savory meals, too. In this recipe for grilled, crispy-skinned wild salmon, huckleberries are given a light "pickling" along with minced shallots and whole coriander seeds – a tasty complement to the salmon. My husband calls this dish "a bear's dream" and, even though I live within city limits, I'm tempted to peek over my shoulder when serving this. If you are not a salmon fan, this recipe for pickled huckleberries would also taste great with grilled chicken or lamb chops, or even scattered over quinoa.
During the heat of summer, cooling cocktails are even more refreshing with the addition of this colorful restorative berry. Add them to mojitos or margaritas for a Pacific Northwest twist. Their bright flavors do wonders to revive the wilt, after a meltingly hot day.
Huckleberry Almond Flour Pancakes
1/4 cup water
2 extra large eggs
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups almond flour
1 cup huckleberries, divided
1 tablespoon butter, oil or coconut oil for skillet
In a medium bowl, whisk water, eggs, maple syrup, salt, oil, vanilla and orange zest. Whisk in baking soda, then almond flour. Fold in half of the huckleberries.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle, with 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil on medium heat. Spoon in 1/4 cupfuls of batter onto the skillet, and cook until edges become golden brown, or bubbles form. Flip with a spatula, and turn heat down to medium-low; cook until browned on the other side. If insides are still soft, either continue cooking on very low heat, or place in a 350-degree oven until cooked through.
Stack pancakes, top with fresh huckleberries and pour a little maple syrup over top.
Yield: 8 pancakes
Huckleberry Mojito
2 ounces rum
8 to 10 mint leaves
2 slices of lime
1/4 cup huckleberries, divided
1 to 2 tablespoons simple syrup ( 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water)
2 ounces soda water
Mint and lime wedges, for garnish
In a martini shaker, muddle rum, mint, lime, half the huckleberries, simple syrup with ice until mint is broken up. Strain into a glass filled with ice, add the soda water and whole huckleberries, stir. Garnish with a wedge of lime and a sprig of mint.
Yield: 1 cocktail
Huckleberry Salmon
1/2 cup apple wood chips (optional)
1 1/2 cups fresh huckleberries
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
Pinch salt
1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds (optional)
1 large shallot, finely minced
1 1/2 pound fillet of wild salmon, skin on
Olive oil, for brushing
Salt and pepper
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, more for garnish
1 cup greens, such as arugula, baby kale and watercress
Preheat grill to medium high. Make a little bowl out of 2 to 3 layers of aluminum foil the size of half a grapefruit. Place dry apple wood chips inside the foil bowl, place the bowl directly on the heating grill, and close the grill lid.
Place huckleberries in a medium bowl. Heat sugar, vinegar, a generous three- finger pinch of salt and coriander seeds in a small sauce pan and stir until sugar has dissolved. Add minced shallots and simmer two minutes. Pour over huckleberries, stir gently and set aside.
Brush both sides of salmon with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place skin side down on the grill. Sprinkle with zest of one lemon, and 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves.
Once apple wood chips begin smoking, turn heat down to low, grill salmon, skin side down, directly on the grill, on lowest heat, closing lid. Check after 5 minutes. Shift salmon to create crosshatch marks on the skin, and close lid again for just a few minutes. Salmon at this point will cook quickly, especially if it's a thinner piece. Once salmon is cooked to medium rare or medium, turn heat off.
Place salmon on a platter over greens. Squeeze with juice of half a lemon. Generously spoon pickled huckleberries and pickling liquid over the salmon and greens, and scatter with thyme sprigs. Serve immediately.
Yield: 4 servings
The Seasonal Kitchen is a monthly feature. Local chef Sylvia Fountaine writes about seasonal foods she's making in her kitchen, sharing recipes and a passion for local foods. Fountaine is a caterer and former co-owner of Mizuna restaurant. She writes about home cooking on her blog, Feasting at Home, www.feastingathome.com/.
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Diane & her dogs, William, Gwin, Ceilidh & Belle
Diane has always had dogs in her life. Her passion for them led her to become a Dog Trainer and to open Paws Down Training Service (Voted best Maine Trainer 2012; you can also find us on Facebook). With 25+ years of retail experience, plus her business degree from Husson College, Diane was able to build on her love of dogs by opening For Dogs Boutique in 2007 with her business partners.
Diane and her husband, John, had German Shepherds as part of their family pack for 28 years. Now they share their home with Gwin, a Golden Retriever/Chow mix rescued from a shelter in Georgia, William, a Yorkshire Terrier/ min. pen mix who started out as a foster in their home and quickly won John's heart, and Ceilidh and Belle two Shiloh Shepherds.
Christy & her dogs, Harmon and Olivia
Christy grew up with German Shepherds in her family, and she has always had dogs in her life. Now she shares her home with Harmon (a Shepherd/Husky mix) who was a rescue, and Olivia (a Miniature Schnauzer).
Christy is an experienced dog trainer and groomer. She also worked for three years in dog daycare/boarding. When she is not shopping for new items for the boutique, Christy enjoys cooking, baking, and learning about nutrition for humans and our best friends.
Anna & her dogs, Thule (mom) and Blu (son)
Anna believes that our furry friends are an essential part of the family. She has participated for many years in showing, field trialing, as well as, breeding and fostering Labrador retrievers.
Anna has a BA in Speech Pathology, an MA in Rehabilitation Counseling, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Deafness Rehabilitation Administration. She is a Certified Interpreter.
Sally & her dog, Jade
Sally is a registered nurse, lived on one of the best lakes in Maine for 30 years, and did all she could to contribute to protecting that lake . . . living the Green Way. Her philosophy about dogs is the same: Treat them as a member of the family, and give them eco-friendly toys and wholesome foods. Sally recently bought into For Dogs Boutique because of each of the owner's beliefs.
Sally has had Siberian Huskies, Mutts, and Goldendoodles. She was President of Eastern Maine Agility Club for several years, competing with her Siberian. She also competed in Rally-O with her Goldendoodle, Ginger, a certified Therapy Dog. Sally currently volunteers with the Dog Ears Program at the Brewer Library and at area schools. The program helps children build confidence by reading aloud to dogs.

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We have just finished the past eight years with no one single year posting a growth in GDP over 3%. This is the only time in U.S. history that this feat has been achieved by a president. The funny thing, is that this occurred during a time of historically low interest rates. The Federal Reserve has been doing all it could to stimulate the economy with favorable monetary policy.
The other type of policy is fiscal policy. You will remember from your basis economics class, that this is a combination of tax, government spending, and regulation. These combined can provide either a stimulus to or a brake on economic growth. For the past half-decade, the actions or inactions of the federal government has served to stimulate the economy like an anchor impacts the speed of a boat.
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan Chase Bank, echoed some of these concerns in mid-July when he said to his shareholders, "It is almost embarrassing being an American citizen … and listening to the stupid s— we have to deal with in this country, the inability to make headway on significant legislation is holding us back and it is hurting the average American. It isn't a Republican issue; it is not a Democratic issue."
Our government was created to be a servant of the people, not the ultimate ruler over everyone. Our founding fathers bowed their knees to God and not the government as the ultimate Source of law. Whenever that principal is lost, the moral compass that guides us is lost as well.
So, what are some practical things that can be done to correct fiscal policy? First on taxes, lower the corporate tax rate. We have the third highest corporate tax rate in the world behind the United Arab Emirates and Chad. A significant lowering of the rate would encourage more business to house more of their productive capabilities within the U.S. A lowering, and simplification, of the personal tax is needed as well.
Next, government spending should be looked at in terms of efficiency. Most government programs begin with a good idea to help people, but within a few years the goal of the program is to perpetuate and grow the program, not help the people. Any organization conspires against the mission of said organization unless it is checked constantly.
One example of this comes from England. Someone in the 1990s asked why the British government was using resources to paint smokestacks dark. This was a constant process that went on and on. Well, it originated in WW2 when the dark smokestacks made it harder for German bombers to find and destroy factories. This work was still being performed fifty years later!
A very sad example in our own country came on June 15, 2017. President Trump ordered the government to stop work on the Y2K bug. This eliminated dozens of requirements for different agencies, including one alone that consumed over 1,200 man hours annually. This is utterly ridiculous that an event that occurred over 17 years ago, and had no impact after that was still consuming government time and resources another 17 years later. It was not sad that Trump stopped the Y2K work, it was just sad that no one before him had done this.
The last area is to reduce regulations. CUNA has a campaign to eliminate red tape in favor of common sense regulation. Take banking for an example. Have you ever stopped to think of the number of regulations and agencies that impact banking? You have the CFPB, OCC, SEC, FDIC, NCUA, Federal Reserve, FCA, USDA, SBA, FHFA, FSOC, Treasury Department, Fair Labor, and state regulators, to name a few. These folks have created more FED regulations than there are letters in the alphabet for more rules than one can easily count all in the name of protecting the consumer and making banking safe. I do agree that a safe banking system is important. But, most of these have the tendency to drive up the cost of banking services to the customer and make it harder to work with credit unions and banks. In some cases, this is again the impact of the organization conspiring against the very mission of the organization.
These actions have created a large nexus of power and money in Washington DC. In 2012, five of the six wealthiest counties in terms of average wage were located around our capitol. I don't this this was what was in the minds of the founders. All this occurs while it seems impossible to get major legislation completed that will actually help move fiscal policy forward.
Term limits may help as it is necessary to have fresh faces with different ideas in Congress. The current turnover rate in the legislature is less than the Soviets had in their Politburo. Also, I favor tying their salaries to a combination of performance in the U.S. economy and the federal budget. Maybe a performance based system will create the proper motivation we need to kick start economic fiscal policy.


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Curran and Lopez brothers spell double-double trouble for all comers
The infusion of young, talented, lower-weight freshmen into the DeKalb wrestling lineup this season has boosted the program.
But it's the two sets of brothers that perhaps most vividly display the characteristics that have propelled the Barbs to a regional team title, and a No. 6 team ranking in Class 3A by the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association.
Freshmen twins Danny and Tommy Curran immediately stepped into the varsity lineup and have rewarded the trust of the Barbs coaches with results. They are a combined 60-11, with Danny, (23-4) having competed in 17 fewer matches largely because of a back injury that kept him sidelined for parts of December and January.


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A friend first told me about Instacart, a grocery delivery service, a few months ago but I had yet to try it until TODAY. I can't believe I had waited so long. Let me just tell you about this service...and all of the amazing reasons why you should try it too! First, the website is super easy to navigate. All you do is type in your zip code and a list of area grocery stores will come up. You can choose to order from any or all of these places if you like! I did my shopping at Shaw's and Market Basket...but Whole Foods was an option as well! The delivery service comes between 1-2 hours from the time of payment. I have been home from work the last couple of days and can't really leave the house. My mom and sister are on their way to take care of me while Chris is gone, and I needed some things for the house. I ordered a variety of foods like fresh produce, meat, yogurt, veggies - and they all look perfect. You can add little notes on each item when you order if you want, for example, I wanted "ripe bananas only."
The cost is about $8-10 more (for the entire order) than you would get in store but to have the benefit of not leaving your home - I would pay that any day! I will definitely be using this service again in the future!


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Biochemical Abnormalities
Biochemical Abnormalities in Unipolar Mood Disorders
Psychologists have explored several causal factors of unipolar mood disorders. They have found out that unipolar mood disorders are partly influenced by certain biochemical abnormalities in the body. These biochemical abnormalities can be found inside the brain (through the neurotransmitters of the monoamine class - norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin) and the hormones (particularly the cortisol adrenocorticotrophic hormone or ACTH, and thyroid levels).
The monoamine hypothesis, which states that the lower levels of neurotransmitters norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin in the brain are partly responsible for depression, however, is not completely justified in research. For example, people diagnosed of major depressive disorder with melancholic features showed higher levels of norepinephrine; only a minority of depressed suicidal patients have lowered serotonin activity; and, the effects of antidepressants are only felt 2 to 4 weeks after administration, that is, when the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain have already normalized. The monoamine hypothesis, therefore, is not a valid explanation for depression; but it remains a known fact that depressed individuals show markedly altered neurotransmitter levels of the monoamine class. Consequently, psychologists have refocused their attention on mapping the complex interaction of these neurotransmitters in relation to depression.
Two important endocrine systems that respond to stress and emotions are the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis. These axes release hormones that regulate the body's response. Studies show that around 20 to 40 percent of mildly depressed patients and around 60 to 80 percent of patients with major depressive disorder show high levels of cortisol (ACTH) in the body. However, the levels of cortisol in the body do not seem to dissipate as would be expected. It appears that the feedback loop - the one that tells the body to stop producing cortisol - is malfunctioning. A chemical called dexamethasone can suppress the production of cortisol in normal individuals, but is not capable of doing so with depressed individuals. Thyroid levels also affects our mood. For example, depressed people also report of having low thyroid levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What characterizes abnormalities in the biochemical system of people diagnosed with bipolar disorder?
- How about in people with panic disorder? How are theirs different from those with bipolar disorder?
- How about in unipolar mood disorders? Do these abnormalities present themselves in different ways? Or, do they follow a specific pathway similar in all three mental disorders?


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During the Super Bowl this past weekend, every facility manager's worst nightmare came true, the lights went out. Well, not all of the lights, but enough to stop the biggest television event of the year. Most viewers filled the time with Twitter, Facebook, or simply changed the channel.
In every crisis, there is opportunity. For a number of brands, this Super Bowl blackout, was the prime time for free advertising on social media.
A few of the top brands who capitalized on the break in the football game were: Oreo, Audi, and Tide.
Oreo had the most notable marketing technique. The official Oreo Twitter pushed out the following photo:
The photo went viral across Twitter in a matter of minutes and was reportedly retweeted 10,000 times within an hour. The photo emphasized that even though they had paid $4 million dollars for a 30 second advertising slot — they weren't done promoting their brand. When the digital agency 360i, was interviewed on the process of approving this Orea ad they stated that, "they created a digital war room during the event and had two brand members from Oreo present, and nearly a dozen creatives, strategists, community managers and social-media listeners." (AdAge) Ultimately this created a seamless and easy process to get approvals and promote the newly created advertisement.
In addition to Oreo – Audi sent out a humorous tweet towards Mercedes Benz USA. The Super Bowl was played at Mercedes Benz Superdome, so it was only fitting that Audi took a gouge at their competitor.
The tweet was retweeted several thousand times and was a nice addition to the original Audi commercial that had aired – geared toward a younger demographic.
Finally, Tide capitalized on the Super Bowl power outage with a photo similar to Oreo.
Tide's commercial had yet to air during the game cast – but the Twitter push helped them gain retweets and got their tag #MiracleStain trending.
These social media pushes emphasize the importance of being on your game during live events. Many automated tweets were continuously being pushed out during the game – even though the game had been delayed.
While the power outage couldn't be controlled, brands definitely controlled what messages they were sending during the opportunity. And this example only adds to the fire of social media taking over traditional media outlets due to it's limited costs and higher reach and frequency levels.


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Starting MSRP from * $29,000
A distinctive crossover which offers exceptional performance and has impressive space, the brand new 2018 GMC Acadia, is available at your local Milton dealership near Pensacola. With an eye-catching exterior, this vehicle will surely make heads turn. This SUV is adaptable, enjoyable to drive, and a great choice for families. You can decide on the base model equipped with the V6 engine, or you can choose the sporty All Terrain package, or the powerful Acadia Denali. It has a spacious interior with space for up to seven passengers and fold-flat second and third row seats for extra cargo storage. The whole family will stay connected with an onboard 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot and hands-free voice recognition technology for accessing apps and contacts on the road. A variety of safety elements like the optional automatic emergency braking and a rear vision camera are available in the GMC Acadia. This vehicle will surely meet all your requirements in your next family vehicle. Visit McKenzie Motors Buick GMC and explore this vehicle. Shop our inventory of new GMC Acadia models and find the color and trim that are best for you. Feel free to contact us at (877) 238-0879 or online to set up a test drive or to get additional details on the Acadia.
- Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth and Smartphone. Some devices require USB connectivity.
- Vehicle user interfaces are products of Apple and Google and their terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible smartphone and data plan rates apply.
- Not compatible with all devices.
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- Requires a compatible mobile device, active OnStar service and data plan. 4G LTE service available in select markets. Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations.
GMC Acadia in Milton, FL
McKenzie Motors Buick GMC in Milton offers the GMC Acadia for you to test drive and see how it combines flexibility with practicality. Numerous passenger seats make it ideal for long trips or driving groups of friends and family around, while the stitched seats still retain a high degree of comfort. For vacations or camping trips, it also has the greatest amount of cargo space than any rival vehicle in its class. The GMC Acadia available in Milton is designed to impress, whether for the first time or the thousandth time. When you drive away from Milton dealer in a GMC Acadia, you'll know it is guaranteed to impress again and again!


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Google AdWords MCC Scripts Now Available to All Users
All Google AdWords advertisers now have access to the scripts from within their My Client Center account. Google has released guides and code snippets for the MCC scripts, which can help you manage account changes at scale using JavaScript code.
2014 AdWords Wishlist
Enhanced campaigns, image extensions, third party reviews... Fantastic features that have improved performance for search marketers. But we always want more, don't we? What do we hope that 2014 will bring from Google to make us really happy?
Easier Negative Keyword Management in AdWords
Google introduced a useful addition to AdWords that potentially makes managing negative keywords across multiple campaigns a lot easier. Here's how to get the most out of them.
No More Dedicated Adwords Reps For European Agencies?
It appears the personal relationships between European agencies that run large scale Adwords spends and their dedicated Google reps is just not ... read more
7 Things Agencies Hate About Facebook Social Ads
Facebook does several things wrong, preventing SEM agencies from experimenting further and becoming bigger spenders. Here are the seven most annoying things about Facebook Social Ads.
Will Google Adwords Professionals Search Force Agencies To Get Certified?
Google has launched a beta search platform for those certified by the company as professionals who can help manage Adwords campaigns. People ... read more
Google AdWords Adds Two New Alerts
Google AdWords has launched new alerts to help you manage your paid search campaigns. Under the Opportunities Tab, Google has added alerts ... read more
Google AdWords Tests New My Client Center Dashboard
Google AdWords is testing a new interface for My Client Center. If you want to check it out, just click the link ... read more
AdWords Tweaks & Bug Fixes Documented
I reported this morning at the Search Engine Roundtable on Small But Important New Google AdWords Features & Fixes. eWhisper at WebmasterWorld ... read more


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Is Your Dildo Racist? America's Fear and Fascination Around Black Virility
Recently after a night of barhopping in West Hollywood, some friends and I wandered into a popular sex shop on Santa Monica Boulevard. As I browsed aisles of "kink kits," edible lubes and "octo-pleasers," I eventually came across the store's expansive dildo collection—and, as to be expected, saw the black dildos, macrophallic and practically the size of artillery shells.
"I have always found this to be an odd experience, looking at these dislocated pieces of myself, presented as pathways to the erotic. It's something else, to see a cheap reincarnation of your dick characterized as a toy," says Tabias Olajuawon-Wilson, a non-binary scholar-activist and founder of the blog BlaQueerFlow. "[It shows in how] black men are treated in gay and straight dating apps, where the first question is 'BBC?' or 'dick pic?'"
The expectation can also foster insecurity if a black man feels his penis doesn't exactly measure up to the outsized depictions one is used to seeing represented in pornography and sex toys. I remember an ex-partner's hesitancy in initiating intimacy due to feeling inadequate about his size. And when dating non-black men, the question of how they compared was always an eye roll-worthy subject bound to come up sooner or later.
"You take the notion that black men's penises are larger than that of any other male species on earth and then you tie that into sex work and pornography, which is a very self-selected group—men with large penises are going to gravitate to that and men with average sizes will not—you get a very distorted image of what the range of black male genitalia is," says Dr. Herbert Samuels, a professor of human sexuality at LaGuardia Community College in New York.
When I see these pieces of us, I find myself reminded of the few things America values about black men: our dicks, our style and our music.
The sight of bodiless black penises on display in sex shops also has a grisly historical resonance. The dismemberment of black men through penectomies (cutting off the penis) was a mode of torture during slavery and Jim Crow. In the specific 1934 case of Claude Neal, a Florida farmhand accused of killing a white woman, a lynch mob abducted him from a jailhouse he was being held in and castrated him before stabbing him, shooting him and then hanging him. Sam Hose of Georgia had his genitalia removed as a souvenir before he was burned alive in 1899.
"To disconnect, consistently, the black dick from the black body is a particular type of violence first seen during slavery. Reaching back, photographs of the black penis after a lynching or penectomy were disseminated through the mail as postcards and highly sought after gifts," says Olajuawon-Wilson. "To focus the whole of black sexuality on the dick further continues the ruse that black people are not people but objects."
The mythicized virility of black men made them a perceived threat to white manhood. Lynchings and beatings were frequently motivated by accusations of sexually preying on, or in Emmett Till's case, whistling at, white women.
"From D.W. Griffith's Birth of a Nation to now, it's 'oh, you gotta be careful, that's a sexual predator, they rape white women.' That has been used historically to keep black men down and in their place," says Dr. Samuels.
The idea of black men as somehow more hypermasculine than other men still gets them killed today. The "black buck," a racial slur that emerged in the United States post-Reconstruction, was used to describe African-American men who were irredeemably savage and brutish. If you will, see it as the precursor to today's most popular dog whistle, "thug." Once a group is seen as animalistic and unbridled, it becomes that much easier to commit acts of violence against them. In the countless instances of police brutality against black men, there will always come the never-ending chorus of how the officer felt "their life was in danger." The justification, unlike unarmed black males, seems to be bulletproof. The fear and obsession mainstream sexuality has toward the black penis is part and parcel of the dehumanization of black men in general.
If you're a black man with an average penis who doesn't have sex with 10 women 15 times a day, you start to think 'what's wrong with me?' You try to live up to a stereotype of virility that doesn't really exist in the first place.
Feelmore, a black-owned queer sex shop in Oakland, California, is a rare example of what thoughtful representation of black sexuality could look like. Nenna Joiner, the owner, says that since "stereotypes in the sex industry are par for the course," they fight for inclusion each day, hoping to bring more racial and sexual diversity to the adult industry. One can wander in and find everything from quartz massage wands to NSFW coloring books to penis hydropumps to vintage issues of Playboy.
"We search far and wide for things that are interesting, from different countries, so that our products aren't homogenous, and our boutique doesn't just look like everyone else's. A lot of people don't want to do that work."
Joiner also strives to make Feelmore more than just a retail space, but a space of belonging, a community resource and an activist hub. With a slogan of "we really do give a fuck," the shop hosts neighborhood events that run the gamut from lubrication workshops to talks on local politics.
"We have so much going on in here that's reflective of our community. We want to create things that aren't just about the sex industry, but are about people feeling whole and completed and happy," Joiner tells Playboy. "I think of this space as a collision space. You might meet a politician in here, you might meet a Black Lives Matter person in here, you might see a priest in here."
The shop's work hasn't gone unrecognized. Last month, it was named the "coolest sex shop in America" by The Advocate. And earlier this year, it beat out larger retailers like Chi Chi LaRue and Babeland to win Retailer of the Year from Xbiz, which recognizes individuals and companies that push the adult entertainment world forward.
Citing Hugh Hefner and his Civil Rights-era inclusion of black leaders and black bunnies as an influence, Joiner says she's "very much about creating something different around culture." In its mission to be a place that contextualizes race and gender in all its complexities, Joiner's Feelmore may very well be the future of sex shops.
"You have to go out there and create what you want to see."


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Cutting Edge Color: Tangerine Tango/
I don't normally write about home decorating, but I was reading a home & design article in the current issue of Realtor® Magazine about the Pantone 2012 Color of the Year: Tangerine Tango. So, I thought I'd share it with you in the context of using it in your home, whether you're getting it ready to sell or getting ready to buy a new home, or thinking about adding some color even if you're staying put. There's already a List of Top Ten Tangerine Tango Products.
Tangerine Tango is a bright, burnt orange hue. Here are 3 ways to incorporate this color, reminiscent of a sunset, in your home:
Stage it with Accessories. A moderate amount of tangerine tango can add just the right amount of pop with pillows, throws, or table top accessories. Pair it with gray-scale neutrals for a modern flair.
Mix it in the kitchen. Some home owners are choosing this sunset hue for kitchen appliances to add an extra colorful touch.
Brighten up a wall. As Pantone suggests, try a painted accent wall in tangerine tango to create "a dynamic burst of energy" in the kitchen, entryway, or hallway.


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My jewelry let me be myself
Sara Jane Abbott, owner of See Jane Sparkle, is known for her sense of style. Her unique way of combining vintage and modern pieces allows her jewelry and curated vintage resale to be both trendy and timeless.
Her story is just as inspiring as her taste.
For the starlet in all of us- SJS is for anybody who wants to add a little sparkle, a little zip to their step, a little daytime embellishment, a little nighttime embellishment. We're all that special, unique Starlet. For everyone to feel like the movie star in their own life.
Her passion for design started when she was only nine years old. Her mother made the family's clothes. She often brought Sara Jane along to garage sales and vintage shops.
I never really wanted to sew clothes, but I loved to tweak things. I'd add ribbons to things. Embellish. I loved to take things apart and remake them and play. I've always loved anything sparkly.
Outwardly, Sara Jane was a tomboy growing up. Her family moved around a lot before high school, so maintaining a casual style was easier for her.
I was one person for school. Then playing dress up with my friends I was starting to be See Jane Sparkle. I needed to get the confidence to see that what I was doing was kind of cool. That started to happen when I was a teenager. I started to sell what I called my Jane Duster earrings to my sister's friends and they would wear them dancing in the city.
Working at an antique jewelry store in high school showed her the true power of jewelry. She embraced her inner starlet and decided to go to fashion school. She knew she wanted to design jewelry and fashion, and study abroad in London.
There's a history and a story to every piece. By 14 or 15, I knew I wanted my own business and to design jewelry. I wanted to design clothes too. If I could take what I loved about jewelry and design that into clothing, how cool would that be?
She set her sights on Syracuse University after they visited her high school her junior year. They were the only school she applied to. The clothing she made in her Home Economics class served as her portfolio and she was accepted. She learned fashion design and continued to make jewelry as a side project. She went abroad and studied in London junior year.
I did everything I said I would do at 15.
Sara Jane won the Best Accessory Designer Award with her senior collection, "Beads, Baubles, and Brocades".
She created her own career path after college. She knew after one visit that being a designer in New York City wasn't the right choice for her. She stayed in the Midwest and worked for several large companies, sometimes as a jewelry designer, then later as a children's apparel designer.
She started See Jane Sparkle as a side business in 2001 and found time to design and have trunk shows.
Some of my first clients said my jewelry made them feel complete. It made them feel special. My jewelry helped them with their confidence and be strong in who they are.
Finally, the company she worked for was bought out by larger company with their own designers.
I was laid off. I decided I wasn't going to work for anyone else. It was so uplifting, this weight was lifted off my shoulders. I was going to be in charge of what came next.
She started off with a shoestring budget. Her first microloan allowed her to buy furniture. When she paid that off right away, she got another one for double the amount.
There aren't many people as passionate and brave as Sara Jane Abbott. She found her path at 15, and hasn't let adversity stop her. Her current success serves as an inspiration of what's possible if you know what you want, and have the will follow.
There is no plain Jane. See Jane can sparkle. Any time, any place.


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While at the Second Hemispheric Workshop on 100,000 Strong in the Americas I participated in a series of "What Works" sessions and listened intently as international educators who had both won or lost in our open competitions shared more about their proposals to increase the flow of students within the hemisphere. What I found striking was the level of intensity and meaning that they gave to the development of the proposals and how important it was to them to win one of these small $25,000 grants.
Over many years of grant making at the Inter-American Foundation, I followed this same phenomena with special interest, trying to understand always which proposals had the best ideas and best chances for success. The issues of sustainability, growing the programs to scale and the simple issue of "doability" were ever-present in our grant making. With over 25 years to observe the success and failure of those many grant investments, I developed my own sense of what to look for as the basis for judging and allocating scarce grant resources.
Three elements stand out: Risk, Effort and Meaning (REM). The REM Factor can be explained in this way:
- RISK: How much risk is an individual or institution willing to take to enter into a competitive arena? What are they willing to "put on the line?" Or as is often asked, "How much skin do they have in the game?"
- EFFORT: How much heavy lifting, time and energy are they willing to invest in the development of the proposal and the project or program?
- MEANING: What would it mean to win the grant? Why does it have special meaning for the individuals and institutions?
An illustration of how the REM Factor can be used to explain some of the winning and losing institutions in our open competition can be found in these cases:
María Cristina Osorio at Mexico's Universidad Intercultural Maya de Quintana Roo (UIMQRoo) saw an enormous need for empowerment to open up a horizon of possibilities for the indigenous people her institution serves. Before her vision, her students had no hope of a global educational experience, much less one outside of their own communities.
When she heard about our first 100K Strong in the Americas grant competition round, she knew it would be a risky long shot for a university with very little global experience, but an opportunity well worth pursuing. For María Cristina, a faculty member who took on a position as international director without staff and without a salary, it took a great deal of effort to rally support, convene the right people and prepare the proposal.
But the result – a winning proposal to expand study abroad– was deeply meaningful for her students, school and partners at universities across the U.S. With the 100K Strong in the Americas grant, Universidad Intercultural Maya de Quintana Roo created the first study abroad programs for indigenous Mayan students, trained staff to support these exchanges, sent professors to the U.S. to do research, and received U.S. professors to do research related to Mayan culture. María Cristina Osorio created more than a dozen agreements with U.S. educational institutions that began to be developed during our grant period.
Any success like this, of course, comes with a fair amount of risk – risk Maria Cristina experienced when a change in university management shifted attention and resources away from the university's internationalization. The decision sent María Cristina back to her faculty position and shifted funding priorities away from the programs she had won, including a large grant from the food giant, Nestlé. Though the priority shift is unfortunate, our ultimate hope is that the right decisions will be made to support study abroad for these indigenous students for the long term. For now, we are content that we have invested in the training of a hard-working expert who will carry forward in new ways throughout the rest of her career.
Two different examples of the REM Factor can be seen in Northampton Community College (NHCC) and North Carolina State University (NCSU), both 100K Strong grant recipients, who invested heavily in wanting to win for the recognition it would bring their schools. Their innovative and sustainable initiatives took root and are now thriving, though the grants have long been completed.
NHCC is a community college north of Philadelphia whose student cohort had little or no access to academic enrichment of study abroad before our grant. Students simply didn't have the money or time to spend away from family and work for a semester-long program. The institution also had not prioritized service learning. But the combination of motivated and innovative faculty, a passionate director of international studies, and solid university and NGO partners (Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (Peru) and WindAid) brought this strong program together and to the attention of the review committee.
Similarly, NCSU distinguished their proposal by suggesting something radically different – a public-private partnership with a corporate collaborator, Chiquita Brands, and the University of Costa Rica for crop science students in the rainforests and around the banana plantations of Costa Rica.
Subsequently both have captured and disseminated the meaning and importance of their winning the grants to local, corporate, foundation and government audiences, laying the groundwork for many future study abroad experiences in Central America and Peru.
In contrast, a large U.S. university with a distinguished study abroad program submitted proposals to fund a program that had existed for more than a decade. The review panel recognized the high quality of the research and experience to be supported by a 100,000 Strong grant but didn't see very much institutional meaning or new commitment to risk by the faculty and decided in favor of new and promising initiatives like those at UIMQR, NHCC and NCSU. In a later round, the university returned with a thoroughly new initiative which did receive funding.
At Partners, we continue to live the REM factor as well. As one senior government official told me only recently, initially there was skepticism when the public-private partnership was first announced that Partners could raise the money necessary to meet the demand for the Innovation Fund at higher education institutions. Partners took that calculated Risk and invested real Effort so that we are now realizing the meaning of President Obama's vision of a much more dynamic future for our region.
Two new 100K rounds opened last week, financed by the Government of Colombia and CAF –Development Bank of Latin America to connect SENA Training Centers with U.S. community colleges, and the Campus Puerto Rico initiative to create a consortium of 54 universities on the island to bring in students from across the America. Both rounds will place a special emphasis on proposals that demonstrate all of the REM elements – and proposals that show a potential to thrive far beyond the boundaries of the grant funding.
To learn more about 100,000 Strong in the Americas and our most recent rounds, visit www.100kstrongamericas.org.


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Assistant Professor in Machining Systems
Kungliga Tekniska högskolan, Skolan för industriell teknik och management
Subject field
Machining Systems.
Subject description
The subject includes technology focused on the development and manufacture of advanced equipment such as machine tools and associated processes.
The employment includes research to develop knowledge that can be used both in the teaching of next generation engineers and technical doctors and also to support the business sector in the ongoing change towards more sustainable and efficient systems where Machine tools are included as main parts. The duties are divided between research (70%) and teaching (30%). In research, the activities are focused on sustainability aspects where machinery and processes are important ingredients for achieving stable and resource efficient production systems. The Assistant Professor is expected to contribute to leading the development of the department's various investments in the field of sustainability and link these to the overall goals of the ITM school and KTH. The tasks include publishing, networking and seeking research funding. The duties in education include lectures, supervision and the creation of new courses.
The assistant professor will be given opportunity to develop their independence as researcher and gain accreditation that may allow them to take other teaching positions with higher eligibility requirements (see Chapter 4, Section 12 a of the Higher Education Ordinance). Following application, the assistant professor can apply for promotion to associate professor in accordance with Chapter 4, Section 12 c of the Higher Education Ordinance.
An individual who has obtained a PhD or equivalent research expertise is qualified for appointment as an assistant professor. Candidates who met those qualifications within five years prior to expiration of the application period should be prioritized. Other candidates may also be considered if there are extraordinary grounds for doing so. Extraordinary grounds refer to illness, parental leave or similar circumstances.
Grounds of assessments
The assessment criteria for appointment as an assistant professor at KTH are stated in KTH's appointments procedure section 1.3, and apply in relation to the employment profile laid down.
Of highest importance is that the applicant has
- research expertise demonstrated through research publications, conference attendance, attendance of research cooperation and also other undertakings in the scientific community such as for example, assignments as a reviewer or expert.
- postdoc visits to a research environment other than the university at which the applicant defended their doctoral thesis. At least two-year experience from research and development work within the industry or consultancy work, in relevant areas, is considered to correspond to a traditional postdoc visit to another university.
- Experience from the independent work of planning and execution of industrial research assignments.
Of second highest importance is that the applicant has
- documented experience from design of measuring systems and practical work with measurement and analysis of machine tools and other mechanical systems physical properties such as dynamics.
- experience of industrial research collaboration in relevant fields.
- an interest in and understanding of pedagogical development within the subject field in question.
- potential to qualify for a higher teaching post. This includes the potential for independent development as a researcher and teacher within the subject field in question and also the ability to establish, review and develop the research area in question.
- an interest in and understanding of leadership in an academic environment, third-stream activities, and awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality.
It is also important that the applicant has
- administrative expertise.
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When assessing applications for promotion to associate professor, the applicant's ability to independently initiate and carry out research of high academic quality, published in international publications, and the applicant's ability to obtain financing for research operations will be assessed. Of highest importance is the applicant's ability to independently establish new collaborations and research specializations. It is also of highest importance that the applicant has displayed teaching and supervising expertise. Ability to teach in Swedish is a merit that is given great importance in the application for promotion.
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Reference number: M-2019-0625
Published: 2019-06-12
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Crafted: Cajun Caviar
BY Julie Gauthier
"What sets it apart from other types of caviar?
Its mild flavor and affordability makes Cajun Caviar very approachable and versatile. Instead of doing a caviar bump or eating it on a bellini, you can add it to oysters, deviled eggs, dressings, nachos, alongside french fries or even Zapp's chips."
Biz The Magazine
Re-Born on the Bayou
"The all-female team behind Cajun Caviar is determined to bring attention to the quality, and affordability, of Louisiana caviar."
The Local Palate
The Fridge
By Michael Harold
Writer Michael Harold opens up his fridge full of local Louisiana fares, from gulf shrimp to Brennan's bread pudding and Cajun Caviar.
Wine Spectator
Go Luxe and Local With American Caviar
By Owen Dugan
"Advances in technology and fish farming have led to more control over production and quality. And other fish besides sturgeon are now producing eggs that are worth a look."
Craving Cajun Caviar For The Holidays
"I use it because of the flavor profile," said Chef Nina Compton, "Top Chef" TV show runner-up, fan favorite and owner of Compère Lapin restaurant in New Orleans. "And the eggs have a nice pop when they're on the palate."
Somebody Feed Phil
The First Course: Episode 5 on Netflix
"Everybody Loves Raymond" creator Phil Rosenthal travels the globe to take in the local cuisine and meets up with James Beard Award winner Chef Alon Shaya in New Orleans.
"We use paddlefish caviar, which is like a local freshwater fish...they call it Cajun Caviar down here." - Chef Alon Shaya
The New Orleans Advocate
Caviar dreams, Louisiana style: three women from the New Orleans dining world reboot Cajun CaviaR
"One early sales call that proved particularly fruitful was to Commander's Palace in the late 1980s, when Emeril Lagasse was executive chef. Bowfin caviar has been in regular rotation at Commander's Palace ever since. Lagasse has remained a fan, too, and Louisiana caviar has been part of a changing roster of dishes at his restaurants. At Meril, his latest addition in the Warehouse District, chef de cuisine Will Avelar has lately been spooning it over deviled eggs for a gilded bar snack."
Louisiana Cookin' Magazine
Coastal Delicacy
"We wanted more people to be able to experience caviar at home, it is much more approachable than other caviars on the market and much more affordable..."
Wine Spectator
Chefs' Challenge: Stars Step to the Plate
By Thomas Matthews
"Emeril brought his usual full-flavored and inventive cooking in the form of a Louisiana Reuben, made with cured wagyu beef, fennel sauerkraut and a dollop of 'Cajun caviar'..."
Cajun Caviar: Local fish eggs become treasured delicacy
By Shelley Brown
"A delicacy from a prehistoric fish straight out of the Louisiana swamps makes its way to fine dining spots in New Orleans and beyond."
Cajun Caviar Local And Tasty
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The Most Incredible King Cake-Inspired Dishes To Try Right Now
By Stephanie Carter
"The smartest and very best savory king cake out there. Chef Nathan Richard makes the dough from white mountain roll and stuffs it with crawfish and goat cheese. A slightly sweet pepper jelly cream cheese plays the part of the icing, while chili flakes, dehydrated crab fat "sugar," and green onions stand in for the tri-colored sugars. To make it truly fit for a king (or "make it a Rex"), ask for some Cajun Caviar on top."
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"Cajun Caviar has been on the menu at Commander's since chef Emeril oversaw the kitchen, and its quality has only gotten better," states Tory McPhail, Commander's Palace executive chef said in a press release.


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Hunger strike in Qamishlo
Kongreya-Star and PYD promoted a solidarity hunger strike in Qamishlo to support HDP Hakkari deputy, Leyla Güven fasting in Amed jail.
Kongreya-Star and PYD (Democratic Union Party) in Qamishlo have launched an action to support HDP (Peoples' Democratic Party) Hakkari deputy, Leyla Güven, who is on hunger strike in Amed prison to demand an end to the isolation regime imposed on Kurdish People's Leader, Abdullah Öcalan.
The action is Qamishlo has been organised under the slogan 'Break isolation, destroy fascism and free Leader Apo' and is carried out the neighbourhood of Siyahi.
Photos of Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan and Leyla Güven were displayed while the promoters announced the beginning of a solidarity hunger strike.
A large number of citizens, civil society organizations and political party representatives visited the tent where the solidarity action is taking place.
Kongreya-Star Coordination member Daliya Henan was among those who joined the solidarity action and said that they would support the hunger strike launched by Leyla Güven and continue to fight until the isolation regime is lifted.
Metir Yûsif and Adile Xelef, who also join the hunger strike, said that it was Öcalan and his ideas that showed people the path of freedom. They added that they would support Öcalan until the end.
The protest tent in Qamishlo will remain open for 2 days. It was learned that Kongreya-Star will open protest tents in other cities of Cizire (Jazira) region in the coming days.


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Paperswan Bride
Region | Wellington | Christchurch
A | 94b Upland Road, Kelburn Village
Ph | 04 475 5945
A | McKenzie & Willis Building, Ground Floor, 181 High Street
Ph | 03 366 9956
Launched in 2012, paperswan Bride has quickly established itself as THE place to buy your wedding dress in the Wellington and the Christchurch regions.Stocking local and international wedding dress labels u goal is to offer NZ brides something a little bit different from the norm.
We adore all things bridal and we love our customers even more. We bring passion, enthusiasm and love to everything we do. Whether you're a bohemian babe, hippy chick or vintage goddess, we can channel your inner fashionista and find you the perfect gown.
Kiwi born Jen Barnett launched Paperswan after spotting a gap in the Wellington bridal market. Jen's early career was in media before she went to work for British bridal and women's wear designer Stewart Parvin, who is not only couturier to Her Majesty the Queen but has also designed for other members of the royal family.


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You Asked, We Investigated, and It Is Here!
Dr. Becker states, "I often emphasize the importance of variety in the diets of cats and dogs, both in my practice and here at Mercola Healthy Pets. Just as humans benefit by eating a variety of foods, so do companion animals." (Read the whole article here.)
We listened to your requests—we now have another option to help feed a varied diet for your pet! We are now carrying select lines of Blue by The Blue Buffalo Company. They are a family owned company based in Connecticut. All their products are manufactured in the U.S. in USDA inspected facilities!
They have many different options to choose from, and are another great addition to rotate into your pet's diet. Check out their website at bluebuffalo.com to learn more about Blue, and also about their mission to raise awareness about pet cancer.
If you have questions about the benefits of food rotation, or how to get started, please stop in to chat with one of our staff members.
Lakeland Adoptables at our Mukwonago Location
Adoptable dogs and cats will be at the store THIS Friday, February 15th from 11am-3pm.
Come and meet these cuddly animals in need of homes! You may just find your forever friend :)
Animal Communication Sessions Cancelled for February
Due to illness, Rebecca regrettably had to cancel her visit to End of the Leash this month. Please watch our blog, newsletter or calendar for future dates.
Is Libby Looking for You?
Our friends at the WI Akita Rescue are looking for a furever home for their love-bug Libby. Could she be your Valentine?
For more information, check her out on the WI Akita and Friends page on Facebook, or at this link at petfinder.com.
Spinal Manipulation & Holistic Consultations
for your pet at End of the Leash
Dr. Deanna Witte with Witte's Natural Veterinary Care will be at the Mukwonago store twice a month to do consultations and/or spinal manipulations for your pet. She comes the 2nd and 4th Thursdays.
Dr. Witte's next visits will be the following Thursdays: February 14th and 28th.
You can also make an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Witte to discuss holistic options for your pet (nutrition, supplements, essential oils etc…). Appointments are for 20 minutes and include a consultation and adjustment. Call the store to reserve your spot: 262-363-3338.
About Witte's Veterinary Care:
Veterinary service providing traditional and alternative treatment options for your pets. Services include spinal manipulative therapy, wellness exams with individualized vaccination schedules, medical treatment, aromatherapy/therapeutic oils, western herbs, nutrition counseling, and whole food supplementation.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Your Friends at End of the Leash
Please remember that us folks at End of the Leash are not veterinarians and no information on our website is intended to replace the indispensable and professional advice of your veterinarian.


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Welcome to UTC Reading
UTC Reading is a University Technical College that delivers computer science and engineering excellence for 14-19 year olds within a 15 mile radius of the campus.
We aim to educate and train the next generation of technicians, engineers and industrial innovators.
Our vision is for our students to be inspired by the relevance and challenge of solving real-life industrial and community problems. They will rapidly gain the confidence and both the technical and personal skills to become the creative contributors on whom our businesses and public services can rely for shaping and driving the future of our society.
The ethos of the UTC is inclusive, enabling and non-hierarchical. Every student and member of staff is encouraged and expected to continuously strive for improvement, setting themselves goals that are both personally challenging and constructive for the community as a whole. In a climate of mutual support and respect, individuals gain the motivation to work with initiative and independence and also the self-confidence to ask questions and to seek the help of others.
About us
We achieve this by:
- Drawing on the expertise and resources of our industry and academic partners; building and continuously refreshing the curriculum with their guidance and input
- Establishing Computer Science (which will also help deliver Digital Literacy skills) as a core curriculum subject in UTC Reading at Key Stage 4, and building a technical curriculum that provides specialisations at Key Stage 4 and corresponding progression
pathways at Key Stage 5, to include:
- Programming and software development
- Networking and communications technologies
- Engineering and systems
As a lead school for computing at school (CAS) we engage with local primary and secondary schools to raise the level of interest amongst students in taking computer science and engineering by:
- Offering a technical vocational choice for young people aged 14-19
- An ethos and working day that matches closely with business practice
- Learning that is delivered through practical work-related projects that foster both collaboration skills and independence
- Incorporating rich opportunities for informal learning, through project work and enrichment activities
- Providing state of the art buildings and facilities and recruiting able, motivated and expert staff that match the ambition of the project
UTC Reading is a very special place created through a partnership between industry and education. Our new approach to the curriculum, grounded in traditional values, provide a great foundation for your future.
Not only will you have the opportunity to follow your areas of interest in either computing or engineering while studying for your traditional qualifications, you will also learn invaluable practical skills from the best in the industry. We are confident that students who attend UTC Reading will be given the best start with a variety of progression routes into employment and further or higher education.
How to apply
If you want to apply for courses, you will need to contact UTC Reading directly.


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A beautifully bound 1617 edition of the Works of Josephus. In alum tawed pigskin, with some hardware (clasp) still present, an excellent specimen of this style of binding and with a unique centerpiece stamp. Josephus was a 1st century Jewish-Roman historian, who mentions Jesus in his writing, providing a 1st century non-Christian reference to the man Jesus Christ. Also, Josephus' histories are important references for Jewish 1st century history.
Within the book, at the reference to Jesus you'll find a delightful manicule (hand pointing - a common renaissance era device meant to point out important passages; see the picture I posted).
The Work
All known works (as of the 16th century) are included in this book (see title page):
Jewish Antiquities
The Jewish War
The Life of Josephus
Against Apion
Maccabees, among others
Josephus recorded Jewish history, with special emphasis on the first century CE and the First Jewish?Roman War, including the Siege of Masada. His most important works were The Jewish War (c. 75) and Antiquities of the Jews (c. 94). The Jewish War recounts the Jewish revolt against Roman occupation (66?70). Antiquities of the Jews recounts the history of the world from a Jewish perspective for an ostensibly Roman audience. These works provide valuable insight into first century Judaism and the background of Early Christianity.
About the Physical Book
Bound in alum tawed pigskin over beveled wooden boards, richly decorated. A unique centerpiece, with an arrow up and an arrow down, with a bridge between the two incorporating a cross (representing Jesus coming to earth, dying on the cross, and rising again). A very similar ancient symbol can be found on Pictish rock carvings in Scotland (see the Elgin Cathedral Church Pictish stones).
Size ? 19.5 cm x 13 cm x 5.5 cm
Pages: Free front end-paper, Title page loose (facsimile - see condition), A2-6, 870 pages
Condition of the Book
See pictures. Alum tawed pigskin binding well patinated, with soiling, rubbing at places, several small (1 cm) cracks at front joint, some spine discolouration. One wormhole enters front board. Several spots on rear board. One clasp missing. The front boards receiving hardware are missing the crossing pins.
Binding was loose from the front cords when I received it, so I used binders thread to wove into the bands on text block spine, then stretched across front board. Then I pasted in front endpaper (acid free endpaper from Talas), glue used is water soluble. Repair is amateur but working well. Title page was missing so I printed it on the same acid free paper, but it is only placed in (not glued) for a reference.
Text block out of 90, causing first signature to extend farther than front board. Damage to those sheets. Some foxing throughout with occasional worm holes,toning, edge tears, etc. A handsome book, now complete and functional, despite the wear of four hundred years.
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BC Chamber AGM & Conference 2015
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The BC Chamber of Commerce's AGM & Conference is the forum for Chamber members to gather and debate policies that will provide the blueprint for the BC Chamber's advocacy efforts the following year.
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The Robota project at EPFL is about using ROBOTA dolls, a family of mini humanoid robots, as educational toys. The dolls can engage in complex interaction with humans, involving speech, vision and body imitation. They have been used for instance in projects related with kids and autism (as I mentioned here) There are some intriguing videos, especially the ones about language acquisition (16.5 Mb) or imitation of user's gestures (5.8 Mb).


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Oh, what a wonderful year! I spent most of 2017 twirling and traveling and loving every second! Above are a few colorful highlights from the year. Wishing you a wonderful one ahead!
Loved this post & can't wait to see what 2018 has in store!! xo
The dresses you wear and the style you have is absolutely stunning! Love it lady, keep twirling through 2018!


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Wore my hair loose for once, and everyone, including myself, was staggered at how much I've got! It's too long to look good, but also too short. It's best up, but it won't stay there.
Grandma and Grandpa came again. Grandma absolutely gets Chump and me - she can't mention a thing without bringing in the price. Also, the only thing she talks about is the 21st birthday 'do' she went to, and the wedding Sozzy's going to go to. It's very dull. Jane's so sweet, but she does say to Sozzy "no" and "I don't want to" a lot! Later Chump and me went for a walk with her round the block and this chap in a lorry went "whoosh" in my ear as he passed by. Honestly, it gave me such a shock.
I'm so utterly thrilled: I wore my pink jumper for the first time for ages today and it's shrunk to a mini!! I also took the patch off my jeans and took the legs in because the bottoms were too wide.
What surprised me was the lack of feeling on both sides. Probably because legalisation is more a scientific question than a psychological one. Anyway, it was extremely interesting: before the programme I was rather indifferent, and now I think it would be mad to legalise it. Surely it's more important to deprive the people who just enjoy it for the sake of the few who wreck their lives from it? Alcohol is bad enough, why bring in another type of addiction? And nobody can deny it's more dangerous – it is. Marijuana can lead you on to heavy drugs such as heroin and LSD. I really think the only thing to do is to stamp it out, but it is going to cause a lot of hardship, like people being sent to prison for partaking in a mild smoke.
But just what will happen when everybody's on drugs? The steady decline of civilisation. You could argue "so what?" It might even be a good idea if the whole world became lethargic on mild drugs. But somehow I can't see it working out.


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It was so crowded at the opening party of Tadich Grill that strategic maneuvers were necessary to slice through the throngs of A-listers sipping champagne Wednesday night.
Washington's newest scenester watering hole is the first Tadich Grill to open apart from the famous San Francisco location, which opened more than 160 years ago, making it the nation's third-oldest restaurant.
Co-owner Yvette Buich said the team explored expanding into other cities such as Chicago and Seattle, but once the Penn Ave spot, which can hold 171 people in the main dining room, opened up across from the old post office building, she knew D.C. was the city.
"It's all about location," she said.
Proving her point was the strong showing of political types who showed up for banquet tables overflowing with fresh seafood and the resto's famous cioppino. Political VIP's such as House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), Rep. Jim Costa (D-Calif.), Hunter Biden and political pundit Mark Russell attended. And other bold-facers such as former astronaut Bill Readdy, former congressman Tom McMillen (D-Md.) and ESPN show host Tony Kornheiser made appearances
There were also Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy and his wife, Mary Davis, reliving their first date at the original Tadich Grill some five decades before. That little factoid could point to the restaurant's appeal among the Washington power dining set.
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Dirk Proost is a pedagogue working with talented young classical musicians. He tries to open up their views on music by introducing them to pieces by Cage, Oliveros, Feldman,...
I wrote a piece for his students called 'Floating Cities' which is based on a utopian experiment to build parts of cities on interchangeable floating devices to withstand the rising of the sea level.
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We welcome you. We welcome you to the new you. We "stand up" and draw your attention to us in this moment, as we wish to invite you to align fully and completely to your highest self, your Soul self. We speak to you as a collective energy that stems from what you call the Native American wisdom field. From our perspective, we have no labels, but from your human perspective we acknowledge that labels offer guidance, and act as an aid in helping you to cognize deeper truths.
Soon, you will no longer need labels, and already, many of you no longer desire them in the present moment. This is significant as it shows the releasing of old, hierarchical energy patterns.
We are gathering in a collective energy to speak to you today of the wisdom that you have access to, that comes from within you. As there is only one of you, that wisdom is therefore Truth.
We invite you to breathe deeply, down into your root (or Earth) chakra, and as you exhale, allow the noise of the day to fall away.
You have shed old layers of Akashic energy in the past months. You have taken the courageous and brave steps into the unknown, the void, in the last weeks and days. This process has deepened the soul level shift that you have been asking for. You have acknowledged within the deepest part of your self the brave, strong Holy Being that you truly are.
The shift in the energy both of you and around you is palpable to you (and everyone.) Many are embracing it, and some are still resisting it. You feel this at your very core, and it creates an energetic disturbance within you. Because you are much more attuned to Who and What You Are, your frequency stays higher for longer and you feel any energetic disturbance acutely.
Pause for a moment and breathe into this, ask your highest self if this resonates with you. We offer an explanation of events in order to help you to cognize what is occurring at the energetic level. This aids in the displacement of (old) judgment of the self (and therefore others.)
You are in the process of shedding, friends. Shedding and molting out of your prior energetic skin. You may feel exposed, naked, vulnerable, and even weak. You may feel ill or out of sorts at times. All of this is normal for this intense shedding of the old, and until you acclimate to your new frequency (the rate at which you vibrate,) you may continue to feel this way. There is much good news in all of this: You are moving through this process faster than you ever have. You are altering the energy of your Akash, (as well as the Akash of everyone connected to you) and you are clearing not only your own energy, but the energy of the collective. You are in essence, saving yourselves from another destructive pattern of early extinction.
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Mona's new bar, called Faro, is in the museum's new wing, called Pharos—a monument to light and legacy, and a new gallery space housing artworks by James Turrell, Jean Tinguely, Charles Ross, Richard Wilson, Randy Polumbo and Nam June Paik.
You can either book a standard table or treat yourself to Art + Dinner: a $25 booking deposit will guarantee your restaurant reservation and grant you exclusive entry to Turrell's Unseen Seen and Weight of Darkness throughout the evening (18+ only).
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The Source Restaurant takes its name from the John Olsen painting that hangs from the ceiling of the foyer.
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The futures of Rangers staff and players remains unclear following another day of talks with administrators Duff and Phelps.
Discussions have been taking place at the club's Murray Park training complex throughout the day, with PFA Scotland chief executive Fraser Wishart also in attendance.
The players' union chief also had formal discussions with the administrators and met with manager Ally McCoist and his players yesterday.
Some players began leaving the training ground for the day at lunchtime. McCoist and Wishart have also now left the Milngavie complex.
The departures of director of football Gordon Smith and chief operating officer Ali Russell were confirmed last Thursday but administrators have yet to make cuts on the playing side.
An announcement on job losses could yet be made later today, with reports suggesting staff have been presented with a number of options to mull over by the administrators in a bid to reduce costs.
Meanwhile, the Scottish Football Association said today they expect their independent inquiry into the activities of Rangers to be completed next week.
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Hey everyone!
I'm feeling extra ghoulish this year. I'm in bed feeling zombified (bad cold and fever). Honestly if I was to go out right now people would think Halloween had come early!
Anyway anyone who knows me will know I love Halloween! I love hosting parties at mine and fancy dress occassions. Halloween is the ultimate fancy dress night in my eyes! I was planning on doing the autumn tag but then I stumbled across Halloween Tag blog posts and thought I'd do this first. I've stolen some questions from here and there – here are 10 questions I was excited to answer.
Hope you enjoy reading and steal the questions if you like, we can be a thread of copycats!
What is your favourite Halloween movie?
My favourite Halloween movie has to be The Nightmare Before Christmas. I watch it when it's not even Halloween (OBSESSED). On a side note: I really wanna dress up as Sally one day, but it takes a good outfit and a lot of body paint to pull that one off!
Aside from NB4C I'm not a big horror fan so I don't watch many Halloween style films.
What is your first Halloween memory?
Probably trick or treating. I remember one year getting over £20 (as well as a bag full of sweets) and feeling rich haha! Now I'm all grown up, we've got own own place for trick or treaters to come round too! Sadly this year we won't be in though, as we'll be in Blackpool!
Have you always been a Halloween lover?
I have! One of my favourite times of the year for sure. I've always loved the Autumn season. Halloween, then my birthday and bonfire night the day after. I was a bit of a goth / emo kid as a teenager so I guess I loved that time of year as I got to express myself through fashion.
How do you get into the Halloween spirit?
Well, I decorate. I have to admit, my decorations were up before the 1st Oct this year. I couldn't resist! Why only enjoy it on one day of the year? Like Christmas you should enjoy your decorations for longer (otherwise it's a waste of money in my opinion). I also love online browsing the high street shops that stock Halloween items (New Look, H&M etc.) Oh and a must every year is to buy at least one thing from TKMaxx's Halloween stock. This year I bought the 'Happy Halloween' and the (VERY ODD) Rhino with a pumpkin on it's back ornament. I got home and thought, what the hell have I bought?
Oh well, it's unique, I'll never find a piece like that again!
Favourite Halloween decoration?
Probably the above!
I do love my bat lights though (think I got them from poundland last year).
How do you plan to spend this Halloween?
I will be in Blackpool seeing 'VOODOO' by Circus of Horrors! Excited much!
My plan is to celebrate Halloween the weekend before with friends.
Name one unusual thing your afraid of?
Huge flags. Don't ask me why, it's just a thing. I only discovered this fear of mine last year in Madrid.
Oh and tall buildings. I want to go to New York but the tall buildings might terrify me!
Favourite halloween song?
'This is Halloween' OBVS. Apart from that I love 'Monster Mash' CLASSIC!
"The coffin-bangers were about to arrive,
With their vocal group, 'The Crypt-Kicker Five'"
Do you enjoy carving pumpkins?
To be honest not really, I find it's a lot of faffing around. Next time I carve one I'm going to make pumpkin soup with the innards.
Halloween party or movie marathon?
Party! I love get togethers. Especially with a fancy dress theme! Really need to decide what I'm dressing up as this year.
Hope you enjoyed reading fellow halloween fanatics. What are your plans this halloween? And have you done a similar tag? I'd love to read. Comment with your posts!
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Sekia, a working mom of two beautiful children, will be celebrating her 32nd birthday. I am planning her a surprise party and thought it would be the most helpful to help her get the money she needs to finish her last year of school. She needs a little less than $1800 for re-admission. I ask that all us who know and love this astonishing young lady contribute. Your contribution can be as generous as you see fit. If you cannot contribute here, or would like to do more, gifts like book bags, book scholarships, or anything school related will be awesome. All proceeds will be put toward school.
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Some of the biggest names in world athletics will compete at an Indoor Grand Prix in Athlone tonight.
Indoor world high jump champion, Mutaz Essa Barshim, and sprint champions Asafa Powell and Carmelita Jeter are all competing on Irish soil for the first time.
Powell has twice held the world record for 100meters but served six months suspension after testing positive for a banned stimulant. He says for him this year is all about the World Championships in Beijing - Powell has been speaking to our reporter, Will Downing.