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In this episode of On Boards, hosts Joe Ayoub and Raza Shaikh welcome Lynn Clarke, an experienced leader in family board governance who has served on more than a dozen family and private equity-backed boards including as an independent chair and lead director. Lynn is also a strategic advisor and mentor and has served on boards spanning from beverage and food services to e-commerce and manufacturing.  Lynn has mentored next generation board members and leaders throughout her career and  was named the Private Company Director of the Year by National Association of Corporate Directors in 2022. She also serves as one of three judges for Deloitte's best managed private company awards program.   Key Takeaways 1. Interviewing for a board role With years of experience serving on boards, Lynn advises aspiring board members to carry a passion for the business, its products and what the company does. It's important to understand why you want to serve on a board, what value you add and what new perspectives you believe you will bring. She advises to make these points clear when you are interviewing for a board seat.  2. New boards vs. existing boards Newly formed boards offer a unique opportunity to build the culture, rhythm, and structure of governance from the ground up, but its success is dependent on the principal shareholder(s), who will define the culture of the board and company. Shareholders set the tone. 3. Knowing when it's time to leave a board or offboard a member Having the self-awareness is key to knowing when it's time to leave. Lynn suggests asking yourself, “am I still a good fit?” and “do I like what I'm doing on this board?”, “Am I enjoying the discussions at the board meeting?”, “Do I feel as though I am contributing to the growth of the company?” If the answers are no, maybe you need to consider stepping out.  Offboarding a member is one of the challenging aspects of board governance, especially in close-knit or long-tenured groups. It requires direct but respectful conversations from the lead director, board chair, or governance chair.  Whether a board member is being asked to leave due to performance issues or company changes, Lynn recommends treating it like a celebration and acknowledgement of the person's service on the board, almost like a retirement.  4. Board evaluations make it easier to provide ongoing feedback Even private and early-stage boards benefit from formal assessments. Annual board effectiveness and peer evaluations help surface underlying issues in board dynamics and performance. Peer evaluations can be sensitive for company boards, so Lynn suggests introducing different types of evaluations in parts.  Quotes “ABARTA Coca-Cola was one of the first family-owned businesses I know to really think about independent governance. There were a majority of independent directors on a board, had a high quality strategic plan that is really a living, breathing document and a good family council or an ownership council. Those are the three things that take a business from Gen 1 or 2 into 3, 4, 5, 6, and beyond.”  ”I take my commitments to the companies and the families that I work with 100% seriously the same way that I did in running a company or working for a Fortune 50.  When you join a board, you are committed to that organization. You're a fiduciary. Why would you do this unless you really wanted to help make an impact, and the only way you can make an impact is to take what you do seriously.”   ”The first thing you need to think about when you've been approached about joining a board: can I really make a contribution? I also think passion for the business is really important, passion for the product, the service and what the company does is really important.” “ It's important when you're on a newly formed board to think about what you know from boards that have been around for a while, and how you apply those learnings to help support the formation and the development of the new board.” “Do I enjoy the conversations? Am I feeling like it's a good fit?” And no matter how many years you've been on the board “do you like what you're doing?"   Links Four Key Questions to Ask Yourself How to Be an Exceptional Director Board Refreshment — When Is It Time? getonaboard.com   Guest Bio Lynn has extensive experience in family board governance, having served on more than a dozen family and PE boards as Independent Chair/Lead/Director. She also is a Strategic Advisor & Mentor to Family Board Chairs for Vitamix and for a Coca-Cola Bottler. And Lynn has mentored next generation board members & leaders. Her industry experience spans CPG, beverage, food, food service, e-commerce, digital, retail, manufacturing,and supply. She currently serves as an Independent Director on several boards, including Vollrath Manufacturing, Just Born (the PEEPS company), Basic American Foods and Kalsec Global Flavors. As an executive at PepsiCo, Lynn gained expertise in corporate strategy, operations, manufacturing, brand strategy, marketing and sales. She was named The Private Company Director of the Year by the National Association of Corporate Directors in 2022. Lynn also serves as one of three judges for Deloitte's Best Managed Private Company program and frequently speaks and writes on effective family business governance.  

Join Jami and Kelley as they discuss how being kind and holding up other women can create a ripple effect that impacts way more than we will ever see. Dr. Kelley Best-Biagioli is a practicing chiropractor in Wyoming, PA. She has been practicing chiropractic for 28 years, specializing in injury care and brain injury. She is the current owner of Sweet Tea Boutique in Wyoming, PA. She has lectured on the radio, at various colleges including the University of Pennsylvania and College Misericordia. She was also a guest lecturer for Just Born and Delta Airlines. Additionally, she is happily married with three sons.

Another great weekly episode of Too Noobs Talking is on tap this week, as the guys talk about WWE's attempt to legalize gambling on its high profile matches, praise Charles Barkley for correctly diagnosing Kendrick Perkins' foolish comments as having "ESPN disease", wonder if the asteroid "2046 DW" will arrive at Earth on Valentine's Day, 2046, and conclude the episode on a slightly down note lamenting over the loss of jelly beans for Easter this year (ala Just Born candy company's recent announcement).

Sintonía: "Hangin´ High" - Big Timers "I´m In Pittsburgh (And It´s Raining)" - The Outcasts; "99th Floor" - The Moving Sidewalks; "You Rub Me The Wrong Way" - The Road; "So What" - The Lyrics; "Lost Innocence" - The Buddhas; "She´s Gone" - The Dovers; "It´s Cold Outside" - The Choir; "(Drinking) Wine Wine Wine" - Bobby Fuller; "Suicidal Flowers" - Chrystal Chandlier; "Swami" - William Penn; "You Don´t Know Me" - Magi; "I Tell No Lies" - The Escapades; "Walking Shoes" - The Trolls; "You´re Lying" - John Wooley; "Look And You Will Find" - Just Born; "SuzyCreamCheese" - Teddy & Patches; "Faces" - TC Atlantic Escuchar audio

Quizmasters Lee and Marc are joined by Anthony and Stevie from the We Have Issues podcast to ask, suss and answer a general knowledge quiz with topics including Band Logos, Merchandising, Sports Rules, Famous Battles, The Occult, British History, Idioms, Board Games, Animals of Africa, The Lost Boys, Ostriches and more! Round One BAND LOGOS - What alt-rock band, headed by singer Ed Roland, used a modified Sweeney Todd logo on the cover of its 1993 debut album? MERCHANDISING - Debuting in 1919, which was the first cartoon character to be mass-merchandised? THE LOST BOYS - Within the film The Lost Boys, what word is said the most? OSTRICHES - Over how many feet can a male ostrich reach (on record)? EASTER CANDY - What popular Easter time candy originally took 27 hours to create before being bought by the candy company Just Born in 1953? IG NOBLE PRIZES - The 2004 Ig Noble prize for biology was awarded to a group of scientists for discovering that herrings communicate by doing what? Missed Corrections/KnowNotes During the Milk teeth suss, I said Deerhunter had a milk record...I was thinking of the band Dearhoof, who has an album titled ‘Milk Man’ Round Two SPORTS RULES - In golf, making a Hole-in-One on a Par Five is known as what? FAMOUS BATTLES - For which battle did Washington famously cross the Delaware River? OSTRICHES- What is the average top speed of an ostrich? THE LOST BOYS - Having impressed the famous composer with his use of music in The Lost Boys, Joel Schumacher was hired to direct what adaptation for that composer? THE OCCULT - Used to pick the site where Rome would be founded, what is the term for the ancient practice of interpreting omens from the behavior of birds? BRITISH HISTORY - Who was the United Kingdom's youngest Prime Minister since 1812? Rate My Question IDIOMS - In organized crime, informants are symbolized by a kind of song bird? Final Questions THE LOST BOYS - Despite being about vampires, The Lost Boys was filmed in what city whose name means 'Holy Cross'? OSTRICHES - In MegaMan X2, what is the name of the Ostrich maverick (sharing part of its name with a guitar effects pedal)? BOARD GAMES - Sternhalma is a strategy board game for us to six players of German origin better known by what name? ANIMALS OF AFRICA - Struthio Camelus is the scientific name for what African animal? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges March 15th, 2021 - Know Nonsense Trivia on Twitch - 8 pm EST March 17th, 2021 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Kyle, Tommy (The Electric Mud) and Tim (Pat's Garden Service) Thank you, Team Captains – Dylan, Shaun, Lydia, Gil, David, Aaron, Kristen & Fletcher Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Jon, Adam, Ryan, Mollie, Lisa, Alex, Spencer, Kaitlynn, Manu, Mo, Matthew, Luc, Hank, Justin, Cooper, Elyse, Sarah, Karly, Kristopher, Josh, Lucas Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Alex, Doug, Kevin and Sara, Tiffany, Allison, Paige, We Do Stuff, Mike S., Kenya, Jeff, Eric, Steven, Efren, Mike J., Mike C. If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support."

Just Born, the company behind Peeps, won't be releasing any new Christmas or Halloween Peeps in 2020 because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Happy Easter everyone! It’s just not Easter without PEEPS®! The PEEPS® Brand has been around since 1953 and is a must-have for the Easter basket. The yellow chick is the icon that everyone knows however, the classic pastel-colored marshmallows covered in sugar are certainly polarizing. Consumers either love them or hate them. If they love PEEPS®, don’t mess with them. If they hate PEEPS®, there is no way they would ever eat any PEEPS® product. How does a brand stay true to its heritage while evolving to appeal to a larger audience? In this podcast, we will learn how brands can grow through innovation with their core consumers while attracting new users to the franchise. ----more---- About Nathan's guest, Matthew J. Pye, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Just Born Quality Confections Matthew J. Pye is the Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Just Born Quality Confections, a 3rd generation family-owned candy company that manufactures PEEPS®, MIKE AND IKE®, HOT TAMALES® and GOLDENBERG’S® PEANUT CHEWS® candy brands. Matt has over 25 years of experience in marketing and sales. He started his career at Unilever as a successful sales representative selling the DOVE®, WISK®, SNUGGLE®, and LEVER 2000® brands. Several years later, he got his start in the candy industry at Cadbury working in marketing on TRIDENT® chewing gum. Matt moved on to a smaller company and entrepreneurial opportunity with Fleer Confections as Marketing Manager on all brands, which included DUBBLE BUBBLE® and RAZZLES® bubble gum brands. Matt joined Just Born in 1998 as the Group Product Manager on the MIKE AND IKE® and HOT TAMALES® candy brands. He launched MIKE AND IKE® ZOURS® in 1999, the company’s first sour candy offering. Matt eventually was promoted to Marketing Director with responsibility for all of the company’s brands. In 2004, Matt received the first-ever Company Visionary Award for his development of the company’s licensing program. In 2006, he moved into sales as a National Account Director relocating to Charlotte, NC to run the Southeast territory and manage key accounts including Walmart, Sam’s Club, Dollar Tree, Dollar General and Family Dollar. After a successful 4 year stint in sales, Matt was promoted to Vice President of Marketing in 2010. He led the turnaround of GOLDENBERG’S® PEANUT CHEWS® which the company had purchased in 2003. He spearheaded the successful breakup campaign of MIKE AND IKE® and executed the PEEPS® Chocolate Initiative with the launch of several new products. In 2012, Matt was promoted to Vice President of Corporate Affairs with the responsibility for Trade Relations, Community Relations, Government Relations and Corporate Communications. He was then promoted to his current position as Senior VP Sales & Marketing in 2017 managing sales, marketing, corporate affairs and retail. Matt earned his BS in Marketing from Boston College and has an M.B.A. from Rutgers University. He is an Eagle Scout and currently serves on the Executive Board of the Minsi Trails Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He also serves on the Executive Board of the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley. Matt is married and has 2 daughters in college. WVU Marketing Communications Today is hosted by Nathan Pierratt from West Virginia University which is a program on the Funnel Radio Channel.     

Episode 58! Holly (Kristen's mom) joins us again from afar for this episode. We each have our own quarantine beverages - J's drinking a can of Citizen's Cider United Press Semi-Dry Cider from the back of her fridge; K is having La Belle Winery's Corazon Rose which is an off-dry rose; Holly's having La Belle Winery's Spiced Winter Pear with a mixer of OJ and also some self-care iced tea she got from a witches market in Salem, MA. Our topic today is working from home with furry co-workers (aka pets). Topics include: cats interjecting into Zoom conversations as cute distractions, noisy distractions, or even just outright aggressors; virtual pet sharing; cats being tired of us being home; secret life of pets; academic life/trauma prepping you for isolation; anxiety about future plans. Projects this week: J is still working on crocheted Just Born bunnies; K is almost done with the sock and working on her blanket; and Holly is gradually cleaning her house and working on a new creativity vlog. Good news: K's husband's birthday; J's enjoying at home concerts; and Holly's connecting with people and laughing. Cheers! How's staying at home working out for you? Or are you still working as an essential worker? (If so, THANK YOU!) Let us know how you're coping, what WFH is like for you, or any silly new things you've experienced in our "New Normal." Email us at wwkdpod@gmail.com! Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and share us with a friend!

Episode #23 Not So Scary Gluten-Free Candy   Happy Halloween my friend! In this episode, we are going to dive into spooky, scary and not so scary gluten-free Halloween Candy, which candy can you feed your little chocolate goblins. Just because it doesn't have gluten in its ingredients, doesn't mean its safe for celiacs.  Just Born Peeps marshmallow treats are the candy you will most likely be familiar with from Just Born. What used to be an Easter treat is now a multi-holiday treat! In addition to Peeps, Just Born also produces Mike and Ike candies. Just Born claims the company's marshmallow candies are safe from cross-contamination if it states that they are gluten-free on the package. Some peeps may contain modified food starch however he modified food starch is corn-based according to Just Born.   The company claims the following candies are gluten-free: Mike and Ike Berry Blast Mike and Ike Italian ice Mike and Ike Jolly Joe's Mike and Ike Lemonade Blends Mike and Ike Original Fruits Mike and Ike Redrageous Mike and Ike Tangy twister Mike and Ike at Tropical Typhoon Mike and Ike's Zours Mike and Ike Jelly Beans Mike and Ike Hot Tamales Goldenberg Peanut Chews Hershey's (Kisses, Mounds & Reese's) Hershey's maintains a list of gluten-free candies and updates it several times each year. As of fall 2018, the following Hershey's candies are considered gluten-free to less than 20 parts per million: Almond Joy (all except for Almond Joy Pieces candy) Mounds Hershey's Milk Chocolate Kisses Hershey's Special Dark Kisses Hershey's Filled Chocolate Kisses, only in the following flavors:Hershey's HugsHershey's Nuggets, only in the following flavors: milk chocolate, milk chocolate with almonds, special dark chocolate with almonds, and extra creamy milk chocolate with toffee and almonds) Milk Chocolate, Chocolate Filled with Caramel Chocolate Filled with Cherry Cordial Creme Vanilla Creme, Dark Chocolate Filled with Mint Truffle Pumpkin Spice Meltaway Milk Chocolates Special Dark Mildly Sweet Chocolate Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar, only in the 1.55 oz. size Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Almonds Bar, only in the 1.45 oz. size Hershey's Air Delight Hershey's Milk Duds Heath Bars Payday Reese's Fast Break bar Reese's Nutrageous bar Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Reese's Pieces Rolo Caramels in Milk Chocolate Skor Toffee Bar York Peppermint Pattie   Mars Chocolate products with no gluten ingredients: M&M's (EXCEPT for pretzel-flavored M&M's, which contain wheat, and crispy M&M's) 3 Musketeers Bar Milky Way Midnight Bar Milky Way Caramel Bar Dove Chocolate products (all flavors EXCEPT for milk chocolate cinnamon graham/cookies and cream, and some holiday varieties, such as milk chocolate truffles) Snickers Bars (all flavors) Munch Nut Bar (the customer service representative urges consumers to check the labels on this one) Necco (Mary Jane & Sweethearts) Necco small sugar Valentine heart candies—the pastel-colored ones that say "Be Mine" are one of my most cherished candy memories as a child growing up. Remembering there is sweet little hearts from friends in Valentine cards and reading the sayings on the heart candies.   According to Necco, the following products do not contain gluten from wheat, rye, oats or barley:   Necco Wafers Necco Chocolate Wafers Candy House Candy Buttons Canada Mint, Wintergreen and Spearmint Lozenges Mary Jane Mary Jane Peanutbutter Kisses (available for Halloween only) Banana Splits Chews Mint Julep Chews Haviland Thin Mints, Wintergreen Patty, Nonpareils and Chocolate Stars Skybar Sweethearts (for Valentine's Day only) Conversation Hearts (available for Valentine's Day only) Mary Jane peanut butter kisses (for Halloween only)   Nestle USA  Nestle USA labels a handful of candies and chocolate as "gluten-free," meaning the company has tested them and confirmed that they contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten: Butterfinger bars, but only in fun size, singles, and share pack  Goobers Nips Raisinets (including Cranberry and Dark Chocolate flavors) Toll House morsels and chunk Tootsie Roll Industries (Tootsie Rolls & Charms) Tootsie Roll Industries, which also makes Charms products, says that, as of fall 2018, all of the companies confections are considered gluten-free except Andes cookies. "Tootsie does not use wheat, barley, rye, oats, triticale, spelt, or any of their components, either as ingredients or as part of the manufacturing process. Corn and soy products are used during the manufacturing process," reads the company website. Tootsie Rolls Industries, theses are gluten-free: Tootsie Rolls Fruit Rolls Junior Mints Frooties Dots Tropical Dots Crows Cella's Milk Chocolate Covered Cherries Cella's Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries Junior Mints Dubble Bubble Charleston Chew Junior Caramels Tootsie Pops Tootsie Peppermint Pops Caramel Apple Pops Fruit Smoothie Pops Tropical Stormz Pops Child's Play Charms Blow Pops Charms Super Blow Pops Charms Pops Zip-A-Dee-Mini Pops Fluffy Stuff Cotton Candy Sugar Daddy Pops Sugar Mama Caramels Charms Squares Charms Sour Balls Charms Candy Carnival Pops Galore Andes   Smarties  Many candies in the Smarties' line of products is considered gluten-free and vegan in the U.S. and is made in a gluten-free facility. Smarties sells its products to different "re-baggers" and only re-baggers can verify whether their manufacturing plants are free of gluten or other allergens. "If the UPC number on the packaging begins with '0 11206,' you can be assured that the product was packaged in one of our manufacturing facilities," which means it should be gluten-free," the company says. Smarties Gummies contain no gluten ingredients but are manufactured in a facility that also processes wheat-containing products. Smarties sold in Canada contain wheat flour—always check the label to make sure you're buying the gluten-free type. Wrigley (Lifesavers, Skittles & Starburst) Although Wrigley's online gluten-free statement is most products are gluten-free but some might not be, and failing to specify which products contain gluten, the company claims that all Wrigley products in the U.S. are considered gluten-free except for Altoids Smalls Peppermint Mints (which always have wheat maltodextrin) In the U.S., these products are considered free of any gluten sources, according to the company; but I'm not sure I would trust a company that can't agree with itself, so I would say these are off my list of safe candy! Wrigley also makes: Creme Savers Lifesavers Skittles Starburst Sadie Jelly Belly Jelly Belly  "all Jelly Belly beans are gluten-free, dairy-free, gelatin-free, vegetarian and OU Kosher." This includes licorice-flavored gluten-free Jelly Belly jelly beans. Jelly Belly also makes gluten-free candy corn for Halloween. No coming here Tic Tac Mints Tic Tac mints are produced by the Italian confection manufacturer Ferrero and have been sold for more than 40 years. Ferrero states that Tic Tac mints do not contain any ingredients derived from the gluten grains wheat, barley, rye, oats or tritical.   Not gluten-free candy The following Hershey's products are NOT gluten-free: Hershey's Special Dark Bar Hershey's Cookies 'N' Creme Bar Hershey's Milk Chocolate Drops Hershey's Miniatures (any flavor) Mr. Goodbar Symphony Bar Hershey's Extra Dark Chocolate Hershey's Kisses that were not mentioned in the kissing is safe category mentioned at the beginning of the podcast on the gluten-free list above   The following Mars Chocolate are not safe for celiacs: M&M Pretzel flavor and Crispy flavor seasonal flavored M&Ms Milky Way Bar (original) Mars Bar Mars Combos (a snack mix)   The following Nestle candy products are NOT gluten-free: Butterfinger Crisp Bar Butterfinger Giant Bar Butterfinger Snackerz Butterfinger Medallions Butterfinger Jingles Butterfinger Hearts Butterfinger Pumpkins Kit Kat Bar Wonka Nerds Wonka Bar (all flavors) Chewy Spree Wonka Gummies Wonka Kazoozles Everlasting Gobstopper 100 Grand Bar The following Jelly Belly candy is NOT gluten-free: Chocolate Malt Balls Chocolate Bridge Mix Licorice Bridge Mix Black Licorice Buttons Licorice Pastels seasonal mixes sold around the holidays which contain malt balls Contact Information Just Born | 888-645-3453 Necco | 781-485-4800 Hershey's | 800-468-1714 Mars Chocolate | 800-627-7852 Nestle USA | 800-225-2270 Tootsie Roll Industries | 773-838-3400 Wrigley | (800) 974-4539 Ferrero (Tic Tac) | 732-764-9300   Top View NYC Going to NYC this fall? Want to get in all the highlights on a great tour? The tours I like are the open-air hop on, hop off bus tours which you can hangout as little or as long as you like! Pop in your headphones to the bus tour audio, sit back, relax and enjoy the narrated ride. If you are looking for the best sightseeing tour in NYC, I suggest Top View New York City.    In addition to bus tours, you can tour the city with Top View New York City through their very cool cruise tours on the water, bike tours, and bike rentals as well. Click the link to book your NYC tour starting at just $29!  Auto Europe With a car rental from Auto Europe, you can make changes to your rental at any time for no additional fee. If you ever need to cancel your car rental, you can do so and receive a full refund as long as it is done at least three days prior to the pick-up date Book today to lock in these great rates! Free upgrades in select countries when you book your rental with us. 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He has been called “America’s Dad” and has played some of the most memorable film characters of the past forty years including Forrest Gump and Woody from Toy Story, but few people know the true story of beloved actor/producer Tom Hanks and the deep dark secrets buried in his past. All is revealed in this riveting biography of a true Hollywood legend with some shocking twists. This hilarious comedic satirical dramatization is the first in a series of sporadic featurettes titled “The Story of…” written and produced by the Pitch Guys.Listen to the full episode here: https://www.pitchguyspodcast.com/Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/pitch-guys/id1453114505?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1w9XU4PiuOqbMqWONHJraxGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucGl0Y2hndXlzcG9kY2FzdC5jb20vZXBpc29kZXM_Zm9ybWF0PVJTUwPodbean: https://www.podbean.com/ea/dir-d63pe-682fd38Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=380349&refid=stprTwitter: @pitchguysMusicMusic from https://filmmusic.io“Aces High” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)"Anxiety" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)“Classic Horror 1” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)“Continue Life” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)“Cryptic Sorrow” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)“Dangerous” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)“Heartbreaking” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)“Lost Time” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)“March of the Spoons” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)“Medusa” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)“Monkeys spinning Monkeys” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)“Movement Proposition” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)“Nerves” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)“On my Way” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)“Prelude and Action” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)“Reawakening” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)“Touching Moments Four--Melody” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)“Touching Moments Two--Higher” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)“Unseen Horrors” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)“Your Call” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Sound Effects“Close Door” License: Attribution 3.0 Recorded by Caroline Ford, Soundbible.com“Heavy Rain” from Soundbible.com“Knocking On Door” License: Sampling Plus 1.0 Recorded by ERH, Soundbible.com“Metal Grinder” License: Attribution 3.0 Recorded by Mike Koenig, Soundbible.com“Pouring Drink” License: Attribution 3.0 Recorded by Mike Koenig, Soundbible.com“Sliding Door” by Ezwa, Soundbible.com“45 min April Rainstorm” by Mike Koening, Soundbible.com“Black Snow Sword Slice”, Freesound.org“The Shaggy Freak Car Door Slam”, The Shaggy Freak, Freesound.org“Heavy Rain” by Daniel Simon, Soundbible.com“Just Born” by Daniel Simon, Soundbible.com“Thunder Strike 2” by Mike Koenig, Soundbible.com“A-donkey-is-braying-in-the-field-close-to-the-small-village-of-la-preciosita” by Felix Blume, Freesound.org“_lex777__littlechild-woodenfloorfootsteps-01” by Lex777, Freesound.org“Running-in-the-woods” by Jone Oost, Freesound.org“Cat Screaming A” by Inspectorj, Freesound.org“Cut through armor cut slice clang” by Sypherzent, Freesound.org“Cheering” by Halleck, Freesound.org“Theater-crew-stage-setup-voices-quebecois-and-mandarin1” by Kyles, Freesound.org“Rolling Metal Cabinet 2” by Dnaudio_UK, Freesound.org“151108-rijeka-istarski-ok” by Dkustic, Freesound.org

It's a politics-heavy episode this week. Theresa May is out and the Tory party is as divided as ever over the next leader. And the Australian election result is looking curiouser and curiouser. But it's not all campaigning and matters of state. Eliza is reading the latest 'Berlin noir' novel by late author Philip Kerr. Geraldine is binging on HBO's "Succession". And Eliza has a potentially embarrassing run in with a artichoke at a dinner party. Let us know what you think via the Facebook page "Long Distance Callers". Send us an email at ldcpodcast1@gmail.com and leave us a review! Election washup – Saturday Extra https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/saturdayextra/the-future-of-labors-relationship-with-the-greens/11145668 The Future of Labor: Sunday Extra https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/sundayextra/the-future-of-labor/11138878 FT Journalist Pilita Clark on Theresa May’s resignation https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/saturdayextra/ideas-to-stimulate-the-development-of-new-antibiotics/11145200
 Succession – HBO https://www.hbo.com/succession Australian actress Sarah Snook https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/the-actor-anxiety-that-plagues-bright-star-sarah-snook-20190409-p51c7z.html Metropolis – Philip Kerr https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39801556-metropolis Metropolis review https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/apr/04/metropolis-philip-kerr-reviewsu Project Rozana: Building better understanding between Palestinians and Israelis through Health https://projectrozana.org Inside Elizabeth Holmes’ Final Moments at Theranos – Vanity Fair https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2019/02/inside-elizabeth-holmess-final-months-at-theranos?fbclid=IwAR1s754jxbWsOMifByETNUptno7Hj2fkL1ujp972J3vf-WLI34G4a1Iy-Gk Beto O’Rourke: I’m Just Born to be Into It – Vanity Fair https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2019/03/beto-orourke-cover-story?verso=true

Episode #23 Not So Scary Gluten-Free Candy   Happy Halloween my friend! In this episode, we are going to dive into spooky, scary and not so scary gluten-free Halloween Candy, which candy can you feed your little chocolate goblins. Just because it doesn't have gluten in its ingredients, doesn't mean its safe for celiacs. Just Born Peeps marshmellow treats are the candy you will most likely be familiar with from Just Born. What used to be an Easter treat is now a multi-holiday treat! In addition to Peeps, Just Born also produces Mike and Ike candies. Just Born claims the company's marshmallow candies are safe from cross-contamination if it states that they are gluten-free on the package. Some peeps may contain modified food starch however he modified food starch is corn-based according to Just Born.   The company claims the following candies are gluten-free: Mike and Ike Berry Blast Mike and Ike Italian ice Mike and Ike Jolly Joe's Mike and Ike Lemonade Blends Mike and Ike Original Fruits Mike and Ike Redrageous Mike and Ike Tangy twister Mike and Ike at Tropical Typhoon Mike and Ike's Zours Mike and Ike Jelly Beans Mike and Ike Hot Tamales Goldenberg Peanut Chews Hershey's (Kisses, Mounds & Reese's) Hershey's maintains a list of gluten-free candies and updates it several times each year. As of fall 2018, the following Hershey's candies are considered gluten-free to less than 20 parts per million: Almond Joy (all except for Almond Joy Pieces candy) Mounds Hershey's Milk Chocolate Kisses Hershey's Special Dark Kisses Hershey's Filled Chocolate Kisses, only in the following flavors:Hershey's HugsHershey's Nuggets, only in the following flavors: milk chocolate, milk chocolate with almonds, special dark chocolate with almonds, and extra creamy milk chocolate with toffee and almonds) Milk Chocolate, Chocolate Filled with Caramel Chocolate Filled with Cherry Cordial Creme Vanilla Creme, Dark Chocolate Filled with Mint Truffle Pumpkin Spice Meltaway Milk Chocolates Special Dark Mildly Sweet Chocolate Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar, only in the 1.55 oz. size Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Almonds Bar, only in the 1.45 oz. size Hershey's Air Delight Hershey's Milk Duds Heath Bars Payday Reese's Fast Break bar Reese's Nutrageous bar Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Reese's Pieces Rolo Caramels in Milk Chocolate Skor Toffee Bar York Peppermint Pattie   Mars Chocolate products with no gluten ingredients: M&M's (EXCEPT for pretzel-flavored M&M's, which contain wheat, and crispy M&M's) 3 Musketeers Bar Milky Way Midnight Bar Milky Way Caramel Bar Dove Chocolate products (all flavors EXCEPT for milk chocolate cinnamon graham/cookies and cream, and some holiday varieties, such as milk chocolate truffles) Snickers Bars (all flavors) Munch Nut Bar (the customer service representative urges consumers to check the labels on this one) Necco (Mary Jane & Sweethearts) Necco small sugar Valentine heart candies—the pastel-colored ones that say "Be Mine" are one of my most cherished candy memories as a child growing up. Remembering there is sweet little hearts from friends in Valentine cards and reading the sayings on the heart candies.   According to Necco, the following products do not contain gluten from wheat, rye, oats or barley:   Necco Wafers Necco Chocolate Wafers Candy House Candy Buttons Canada Mint, Wintergreen and Spearmint Lozenges Mary Jane Mary Jane Peanutbutter Kisses (available for Halloween only) Banana Splits Chews Mint Julep Chews Haviland Thin Mints, Wintergreen Patty, Nonpareils and Chocolate Stars Skybar Sweethearts (for Valentine's Day only) Conversation Hearts (available for Valentine's Day only) Mary Jane peanut butter kisses (for Halloween only)   Nestle USA Nestle USA labels a handful of candies and chocolate as "gluten-free," meaning the company has tested them and confirmed that they contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten: Butterfinger bars, but only in fun size, singles, and share pack Goobers Nips Raisinets (including Cranberry and Dark Chocolate flavors) Toll House morsels and chunk Tootsie Roll Industries (Tootsie Rolls & Charms) Tootsie Roll Industries, which also makes Charms products, says that, as of fall 2018, all of the companies confections are considered gluten-free except Andes cookies. "Tootsie does not use wheat, barley, rye, oats, triticale, spelt, or any of their components, either as ingredients or as part of the manufacturing process. Corn and soy products are used during the manufacturing process," reads the company website. Tootsie Rolls Industries, theses are gluten-free: Tootsie Rolls Fruit Rolls Junior Mints Frooties Dots Tropical Dots Crows Cella's Milk Chocolate Covered Cherries Cella's Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries Junior Mints Dubble Bubble Charleston Chew Junior Caramels Tootsie Pops Tootsie Peppermint Pops Caramel Apple Pops Fruit Smoothie Pops Tropical Stormz Pops Child's Play Charms Blow Pops Charms Super Blow Pops Charms Pops Zip-A-Dee-Mini Pops Fluffy Stuff Cotton Candy Sugar Daddy Pops Sugar Mama Caramels Charms Squares Charms Sour Balls Charms Candy Carnival Pops Galore Andes   Smarties Many candies in the Smarties' line of products is considered gluten-free and vegan in the U.S. and is made in a gluten-free facility. Smarties sells its products to different "re-baggers" and only re-baggers can verify whether their manufacturing plants are free of gluten or other allergens. "If the UPC number on the packaging begins with '0 11206,' you can be assured that the product was packaged in one of our manufacturing facilities," which means it should be gluten-free," the company says. Smarties Gummies contain no gluten ingredients but are manufactured in a facility that also processes wheat-containing products. Smarties sold in Canada contain wheat flour—always check the label to make sure you're buying the gluten-free type. Wrigley (Lifesavers, Skittles & Starburst) Although Wrigley's online gluten-free statement is most products are gluten-free but some might not be, and failing to specify which products contain gluten, the company claims that all Wrigley products in the U.S. are considered gluten-free except for Altoids Smalls Peppermint Mints (which always have wheat maltodextrin) In the U.S., these products are considered free of any gluten sources, according to the company; but I'm not sure I would trust a company that can't agree with itself, so I would say these are off my list of safe candy! Wrigley also makes: Creme Savers Lifesavers Skittles Starburst Sadie Jelly Belly Jelly Belly "all Jelly Belly beans are gluten-free, dairy-free, gelatin-free, vegetarian and OU Kosher." This includes licorice-flavored gluten-free Jelly Belly jelly beans. Jelly Belly also makes gluten-free candy corn for Halloween. No coming here Tic Tac Mints Tic Tac mints are produced by the Italian confection manufacturer Ferrero and have been sold for more than 40 years. Ferrero states that Tic Tac mints do not contain any ingredients derived from the gluten grains wheat, barley, rye, oats or tritical. Not gluten-free candy The following Hershey's products are NOT gluten-free: Hershey's Special Dark Bar Hershey's Cookies 'N' Creme Bar Hershey's Milk Chocolate Drops Hershey's Miniatures (any flavor) Mr. Goodbar Symphony Bar Hershey's Extra Dark Chocolate Hershey's Kisses that were not mentioned in the kissing is safe category mentioned at the beginning of the podcast on the gluten-free list above   The following Mars Chocolate are not safe for celiacs: M&M Pretzel flavor and Crispy flavor seasonal flavored M&Ms Milky Way Bar (original) Mars Bar Mars Combos (a snack mix)   The following Nestle candy products are NOT gluten-free: Butterfinger Crisp Bar Butterfinger Giant Bar Butterfinger Snackerz Butterfinger Medallions Butterfinger Jingles Butterfinger Hearts Butterfinger Pumpkins Kit Kat Bar Wonka Nerds Wonka Bar (all flavors) Chewy Spree Wonka Gummies Wonka Kazoozles Everlasting Gobstopper 100 Grand Bar The following Jelly Belly candy is NOT gluten-free: Chocolate Malt Balls Chocolate Bridge Mix Licorice Bridge Mix Black Licorice Buttons Licorice Pastels seasonal mixes sold around the holidays which contain malt balls Contact Information Just Born | 888-645-3453 Necco | 781-485-4800 Hershey's | 800-468-1714 Mars Chocolate | 800-627-7852 Nestle USA | 800-225-2270 Tootsie Roll Industries | 773-838-3400 Wrigley | (800) 974-4539 Ferrero (Tic Tac) | 732-764-9300   Top View NYC Going to NYC this fall? 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This episode is about the Easter Bunny The Easter Bunny (also called the Easter Rabbit or Easter Hare) is a folkloric figure and symbol of Easter, depicted as a rabbit bringing Easter eggs. Originating among German Lutherans, the "Easter Hare" originally played the role of a judge, evaluating whether children were good or disobedient in behaviour at the start of the season of Eastertide.  The Easter Bunny is sometimes depicted with clothes. In legend, the creature carries colored eggs in his basket, candy, and sometimes also toys to the homes of children, and as such shows similarities to Santa Claus or the Christkind, as they both bring gifts to children on the night before their respective holidays. The custom was first mentioned in Georg Franck von Franckenau's De ovis paschalibus (About Easter Eggs) in 1682 referring to a German tradition of an Easter Hare bringing Easter eggs for the children. The hare was a popular motif in medieval church art. In ancient times, it was widely believed (as by Pliny, Plutarch, Philostratus, and Aelian) that the hare was a hermaphrodite.  The idea that a hare could reproduce without loss of virginity led to an association with the Virgin Mary, with hares sometimes occurring in illuminated manuscripts and Northern European paintings of the Virgin and Christ Child.  It may also have been associated with the Holy Trinity, as in the three hares motif.   Eggs, like rabbits and hares, are fertility symbols of antiquity. Since birds lay eggs and rabbits and hares give birth to large litters in the early spring, these became symbols of the rising fertility of the earth at the Vernal Equinox. Rabbits and hares are both prolific breeders. Female hares can conceive a second litter of offspring while still pregnant with the first.  This phenomenon is known as superfetation.  Lagomorphs mature sexually at an early age and can give birth to several litters a year (hence the saying, "to breed like rabbits" or "to breed like bunnies"). It is therefore not surprising that rabbits and hares should become fertility symbols, or that their springtime mating antics should enter into Easter folklore. The Bible makes no mention of a long-eared, short-tailed creature who delivers decorated eggs to well-behaved children on Easter Sunday; nevertheless, the Easter bunny has become a prominent symbol of Christianity’s most important holiday.  The exact origins of this mythical mammal are unclear, but rabbits, known to be prolific procreators, are an ancient symbol of fertility and new life. Eggs. In addition, Orthodox churches have a custom of abstaining from eggs during the fast of Lent.  The only way to keep them from being wasted was to boil or roast them, and begin eating them to break the fast.  As a special dish, they would probably have been decorated as part of the celebrations.  Later, German Protestants retained the custom of eating colored eggs for Easter, though they did not continue the tradition of fasting.  Eggs boiled with some flowers change their color, bringing the spring into the homes, and some over time added the custom of decorating the eggs.  Many Christians of the Eastern Orthodox Church to this day typically dye their Easter eggs red, the color of blood, in recognition of the blood of the sacrificed Christ (and, of the renewal of life in springtime). Some also use the color green, in honor of the new foliage emerging after the long-dead time of winter.  The Ukrainian art of decorating eggs for Easter, known as pysanky, dates to ancient, pre-Christian times. Similar variants of this form of artwork are seen amongst other eastern and central European cultures. Easter is a religious holiday, but some of its customs, such as Easter eggs, are likely linked to pagan traditions.  The egg, an ancient symbol of new life, has been associated with pagan festivals celebrating spring.  From a Christian perspective, Easter eggs are said to represent Jesus’ emergence from the tomb and resurrection.  Decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates back to at least the 13th century, according to some sources.  One explanation for this custom is that eggs were formerly a forbidden food during the Lenten season, so people would paint and decorate them to mark the end of the period of penance and fasting, then eat them on Easter as a celebration. According to some sources, the Easter bunny first arrived in America in the 1700s with German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania and transported their tradition of an egg-laying hare called “Osterhase” or “Oschter Haws.” Their children made nests in which this creature could lay its colored eggs.  The idea of an egg-giving hare went to the U.S. in the 18th century.  Protestant German immigrants in the Pennsylvania Dutch area told their children about the "Osterhase" (sometimes spelled "Oschter Haws").  Hase means "hare", not rabbit, and in Northwest European folklore the "Easter Bunny" indeed is a hare.  According to the legend, only good children received gifts of colored eggs in the nests that they made in their caps and bonnets before Easter.  Eventually, the custom spread across the U.S. and the fabled rabbit’s Easter morning deliveries expanded to include chocolate and other types of candy and gifts, while decorated baskets replaced nests. Additionally, children often left out carrots for the bunny in case he got hungry from all his hopping. Easter egg hunts and egg rolling are two popular egg-related traditions. In the U.S., the White House Easter Egg Roll, a race in which children push decorated, hard-boiled eggs across the White House lawn, is an annual event held the Monday after Easter.  The first official White House egg roll occurred in 1878, when Rutherford B. Hayes was president.  The event has no religious significance, although some people have considered egg rolling symbolic of the stone blocking Jesus’ tomb being rolled away, leading to his resurrection. Association with Ēostre In his 1835 Deutsche Mythology, Jacob Grimm states "The Easter Hare is unintelligible to me, but probably the hare was the sacred animal of Ostara".  This proposed association was repeated by other authors including Charles Isaac Elton and Charles J Billson.  In 1961 Christina Hole wrote 'The hare was the sacred beast of Eastre (or Eostre), a Saxon goddess of Spring and of the dawn'.  The belief that Ēostre had a hare companion who became the Easter Bunny was popularized when it was presented as fact in the BBC documentary Shadow of the Hare (1993). The Oxford Dictionary of English Folklore however states "... there is no shred of evidence" that hares were sacred to Ēostre, noting that Bede does not associate her with any animal. Transformed bird? Sarah Ben Breathnach in Mrs Sharp's Traditions (1990) provides an origin story for the Easter Bunny: "According to legend, Eostre's favorite animal was a large handsome bird, which in a fit of anger she turned into a hare." Another version of this story, in which Ēostre transforms the bird into a hare in an act of mercy, was written by Jean-Andrew Dickmann and appeared in Cricket magazine.  Both Breathnach and Dickmann present their respective 'transformed bird' stories as if they were legend, though no earlier version of either has been attested Easter Bunny Did You Know? The largest Easter egg ever made was over 25 feet high and weighed over 8,000 pounds. It was built out of choclate and marshmallow and supported by an internal steel frame. Easter Candy Easter is the second best-selling candy holiday in America, after Halloween. Among the most popular sweet treats associated with this day are chocolate eggs, which date back to early 19th century Europe.  Eggs have long been associated with Easter as a symbol of new life and Jesus’ resurrection.  Another egg-shaped candy, the jelly bean, became associated with Easter in the 1930s (although the jelly bean’s origins reportedly date all the way back to a Biblical-era concoction called a Turkish Delight).  According to the National Confectioners Association, over 16 billion jelly beans are made in the U.S. each year for Easter, enough to fill a giant egg measuring 89 feet high and 60 feet wide.  For the past decade, the top-selling non-chocolate Easter candy has been the marshmallow Peep, a sugary, pastel-colored confection.  Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based candy manufacturer Just Born (founded by Russian immigrant Sam Born in 1923) began selling Peeps in the 1950s.  The original Peeps were handmade, marshmallow-flavored yellow chicks, but other shapes and flavors were later introduced, including chocolate mousse bunnies. Easter Parade In New York City, the Easter Parade tradition dates back to the mid-1800s, when the upper crust of society would attend Easter services at various Fifth Avenue churches then stroll outside afterward, showing off their new spring outfits and hats.  Average citizens started showing up along Fifth Avenue to check out the action.  The tradition reached its peak by the mid-20th century, and in 1948, the popular film Easter Parade was released, starring Fred Astaire and Judy Garland and featuring the music of Irving Berlin.  The title song includes the lyrics: “In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it/You’ll be the grandest lady in the Easter parade.” The Easter Parade tradition lives on in Manhattan, with Fifth Avenue from 49th Street to 57th Street being shut down during the day to traffic.  Participants often sport elaborately decorated bonnets and hats. The event has no religious significance, but sources note that Easter processions have been a part of Christianity since its earliest days.  Today, other cities across America also have their own parades. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_Bunny http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/easter-symbols Rabbits at Easter A smiling child in an adorable outfit clutches a cute baby bunny in her arms. What's wrong with this picture? Contrary to Eastertime hype, rabbits and small children are not a good match.  The natural exuberance, rambunctiousness and decibel-level of even the gentlest toddler are stressful for the sensitive rabbit.  It is the rare child who will enjoy and appreciate the rabbit's subtle and sensitive nature. Another misconception is that rabbits are passive and cuddly.  They are ground-loving creatures who feel frightened and insecure when held and restrained. Children like a companion they can hold, carry, and cuddle, just as they do their favorite stuffed animal.  It is unreasonable to expect a child to be able to take full responsibility for the care of a rabbit, or to make a 10-year commitment to anything!  All too often, the child loses interest, and the rabbit ends up neglected or abandoned. Some people think rabbits are a "low-maintenance" pet. In fact, they require almost as much work as a dog.  If they are going to be a house rabbit, they must be housetrained. The house must be bunny-proofed, or Thumper will chew electrical cords, rugs, books, and furniture.  They must be spayed or neutered, or they will mark your house with feces and urine.  They must live indoors, as members of the family.  Rabbits kept in hutches outdoors have an average lifespan of about 4-5 years; house rabbits can live 8 to 10 years.  Predators abound, not only in rural areas but in urban and suburban locations as well.  Outdoor rabbits become bored and depressed from isolation.  To consign these sensitive, intelligent, social animals to life in a hutch is to miss all the joy of sharing your life with a rabbit.  Unless he's part of your daily routine, you will not have the opportunity to really get to know his subtle personality. Clearly, rabbits are not for everyone! Are you a gentle adult who lives in a quiet household?  Are you eager to get to know rabbits on their own terms - to spend time down at their level, on the floor; to allow the rabbit to initiate gestures of friendship and trust?  If you think you are one of those rare individuals who would enjoy sharing life with a rabbit, please visit your local animal shelter or rabbit-rescue group.  As rabbits have increased in popularity, they are suffering the same fate as our other companion animals - abandonment.  You can also check your local veterinary clinic and "Pets" classifieds of your newspaper. It's a sad fact that no matter where you live, you are within 10 miles of a rabbit who needs a home.  The effort made to find that special bunny means you are saving a life. So if little Susie is pleading for a bunny for Easter, do a rabbit a favor, and buy her a toy rabbit that she can snuggle to her heart's content.  Let's make Easter a joyful time for our long-eared friends http://www.rabbit.org/adoption/easter.html Easter Bunny by Mary Brandolino In memory of all the bunnies we couldn't save. I remember Easter Sunday It was colorful and fun The new life that I'd begun In my new cage. I was just a little thing When they brought me from the store And they put me on the floor In my cage. They would take me out to play Love and pet me all the time Then at day's end I would climb In my cage. But as days and weeks went by I saw less of them it seemed Of their loving touch I dreamed In my cage. In the night outside their house I felt sad and so neglected Often scared and unprotected In my cage. In the dry or rainy weather Sometimes hotter sometimes colder I just sat there growing older In my cage. The cat and dog raced by me Playing with each other only While I sat there feeling lonely In my cage. Upon the fresh green grass Children skipped and laughed all day I could only watch them play From my cage. They used to take me out And let me scamper in the sun I no longer get to run In my cage. Once a cute and cuddly bunny Like a little ball of cotton Now I'm grown up and forgotten In my cage. I don't know what went wrong At the home I did inhabit I just grew to be a rabbit In my cage. But they've brought me to the pound I was once loved and enjoyed Now I wait to be destroyed In my cage. http://www.rabbit.org/journal/3-7/brandolino-poem.html   Easter is a season that has popularized the purchase of rabbits as surprise "Easter bunnies" for young people Easter morning. Please remember to learn about how to care for a rabbit prior to purchase and that rabbits are a 5-10 year commitment. Impulse buys without thorough research are unfair to both the rabbit as well as the family.  The best surprise you can give on Easter morning is an ARBA membership!  Join the global leader in rabbit care, education, and excellence. Included with membership is our "ARBA Guide to Raising Better Rabbits and Cavies", a comprehensive guide to caring for every type of domestic rabbit.  In addition to the Guidebook, members receive 6 issues of the acclaimed, full color Domestic Rabbits Magazine with articles and images to help you better understand and care for your rabbits. Your $20 adult membership, or a $12 youth membership is far less than what you would pay to purchase similar publications at a retail store. The gift of ARBA membership allows families to make informed decisions and insures an enriching experience for all. You can join through our secure online store or call us. Join today! https://www.arba.net/about.htm The Grimm's Fairy-tale about the Hare and the Hedgehog. The plant of the week is: Spinach The word of the Week is: Best