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Unfortunately some scheduling issues pushed back our recording of #Pratchat80, and unfortunately we aren't going to be able to bring you that discussion of Making Money until until October. But it has been a very long time since we talked about Going Postal, so Ben thought you might like a recap to tide you over - plus a discussion of some of his favourite Discworld book covers, prompted by subscriber Ian! We'd love to hear about your favourite covers, from any of the various editions of Pratchett's works! Let us know about them using the hashtag #Pratchat79A on social media, or get in touch via email or our subscriber Discord. You can find various covers of the Discworld books via the L-Space wiki, or via the Internet Speculative Fiction Database at isfdb.org. For the isfdb, make sure you choose “Fiction Titles” below the search box when searching for a specific book, then scroll down to the bottom of the list of editions and click the link which says “View all covers for [Book Title]”. Note that not all the covers Ben mentions are at those two sources; we've linked to other sources below where necessary. Ben mentions these favourite covers: The original cover for The Colour of Magic by Alan Smith Pratchett's own original cover for The Carpet People (the image isn't as small as Ben remembered) The new Penguin paperback designs by Leo Nickolls, incorporating Paul Kidby's artwork, especially Moving Pictures. (The link is to the L-Space page Ben put together for these editions, which also gives you handy links to all the books in the wiki.) Paul Kidby's covers for the first UK editions, in particular Night Watch, Going Postal and The Science of Discworld, plus the back cover of the original hardcover edition of The Last Hero Josh Kirby's covers for Eric (the original large format edition), Small Gods, and especially Reaper Man The cover for the graphic novel adaptation of Small Gods by Ray Friesen The Penguin 25th Anniversary edition of Hogfather, with art by BoomArtwork The American hardcover edition of Raising Steam, with art by Justin Gerard The Mai Més Catalan editions with covers by Marina Vidal, especially Equal Rites and The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents We discussed Going Postal way back in 2020, in #Pratchat38, “Moisten to Steal”, with guests Nicholas J Johnson and Lawrence Leung. We'll be back in October with #Pratchat80 discussing Making Money with guest Stephanie Convery.

TRAVEL & VACATION TIPS! Before you pack your bags and load up the station wagon, make sure to download 3Q3D's long list of summer travel tips. From why it's okay to spend every morning away from your vacation companions, to proper picture taking techniques (sorry not sorry, but it's a big thumbs down on the coordinated family beach photo), this episode is as spicy as Amanda's Chile Salt Michelada.  DRINKS IN THIS EPISODE:  GIN & TONIC COCKTAIL >> 2 oz Bombay Sapphire Sunset Special Edition gin; 4 oz Fever Tree cocktail, lime wedge.  Fill a highball glass with ice, then add the gin. Top with the tonic water and gently stir. Garnish with lime wedge and after a long hot day at the beach, bring this with you in the shower to help cool off.  CHILE SALT MICHELADA >> Mix 1 tablespoon kosher salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper on a small plate. Moisten the rim of a pint glass and press into chile salt to lightly coat. Combine ¾ oz fresh lime juice, 2 dashes hot sauce (preferably Cholula) and 1 dash Worcestershire sauce in a glass. Partly fill glass with ice and top with 8 oz chilled Mexican beer. Stir gently to combine. Garnish with a lime wedge and be transported to an exotic beach in Zihuatanejo.    SUGAR FREE LONG DRINK >> Purchase a six pack of Long Drink in the white can. Fill a glass with ice, pour in your Long Drink, garnish with a lime wedge, and discover the Legend of 1952.   If you've been enjoying the 3Q3D podcast, please subscribe and consider giving us a rating, a review, or sharing an episode with a friend. Follow our social sites here: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/3drinkspodcast/?hl=en  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/3Drinkspodcast

This week Jes is watching her grandchildren play hopscotch, Jon tries to help some customers, Cody is going to try surgery, and Dave thought he was going to get fired. Also, lima beans AGAIN?! Show Notes:  00:00 - Cold Open  00:26 - The Beginning  02:14 - Style It!: Take care of your equipment  13:50 - Jon's Segment: Conference Call  33:55 - Cody's Segment: Sex With Me Is Like...  42:16 - Dave's Segment: 60/90 Second Alphabet  53:24 - The Ending ~~~~ Come hang out on our Discord server! Check out Jes on her Twitch channel Jenga136 for chill art vibes Check out Cody on his Twitch channel PracticalRook for gamer Cody vibes Check out Dave's other audio projects Catch Me Up and Dave's Estate Reserve Podcasts Go bug Jon on "Twitter" @JHansenHimself while he's still not there If you're REALLY bored, go to Patreon and support our timewasting efforts!

Before you listen to this episode, go watch the film. You can buy or rent it from your favorite streaming platform, but I would recommend buying it over renting. I was able to watch KillHer last year as part of Screamfest and it was one of my favorites that I watched. It finally worked out to have an interview and it was a lot of fun talking to Tom, Robyn, and Rick. Tom wrote, produced, and starred in the film, Robyn directed the film, and Rick was the production designer. According to IMDb (which there is a rating of 8.9 for the film), the synopsis for Killher is Mattie and her friends go on a weekend trip to the woods to plan Mattie's wedding, settled near the camp of Mr. Rogers, and with no phone signal, their trip starts to turn into a bad idea when they start dying and a secret is revealed. Themed Cocktails: Rick's Cocktail: Scout's Honor from Bigfoot Lodge Ingredients 1 fluid ounce vodka 1 fluid ounce creme de cocao 1 fluid ounce creme de menthe 1 fluid ounce Irish cream liqueur 1 mint leaf Directions Pour the vodka, creme de cocao liqueur, creme de menthe, and Irish cream into a cocktail shaker over ice. Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a mint leaf to serve. Tom's Cocktail: A Bloody Mary Ingredients 1 teaspoon sea salt, or as needed ice cubes, as needed ¾ cup spicy tomato-vegetable juice cocktail 1.5 ounce vodka 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce 1 dash Tabasco salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 stalk celery 2 garlic-stuffed green olives, threaded onto a toothpick 1 pickle Directions Gather all ingredients. Pour salt onto a small plate. Moisten the rim of a glass and press into the salt. Fill the glass with ice cubes. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes; add vegetable juice cocktail, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Cover and shake until the outside of shaker has frosted, about 20 seconds. Strain Bloody Mary into the prepared glass. Garnish with celery stalk and olives. Throw in the pickle for the surprise. Robyn's Drink: Snake Bite Ingredients Lager or Stout Cider Directions Fill a chilled beer glass halfway full with cider. Top the cider with choice of beer—preferably lager or stout—and serve. KillHer Drinking Rules: Robyn's Rules: Drink every time… you laugh as an audience. you hear the word “raccoon”. Jess says she wants to leave. you see a cigarette burn in the upper right corner. you see trees. you see a shot that reminds you of a certain shot in a horror film. you see a knife. you see a mask. you see Jagger's beautiful smile. Tom's Rules: Drink every time… you see a product placement. you see an “Easter Egg”. Rick's Rules: Drink every time… a character appears with a new button from HXB. As always, drink responsibly and with friends. Share the podcast with others. Follow/Subscribe on your favorite streaming platform, leave me a five star review. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @Line_Drunk. Check out linedrunk.wordpress.com and for bonus content join the patreon at patreon.com/linedrunk. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linedrunk/support

A new cookbook includes recipes from 21 different Latin American countries. Food writer and cookbook author Sandra A. Gutierrez joins us to discuss her new book, Latinísimo: Home Recipes from the Twenty-One Countries of Latin America. Pupusas de Queso y LorocoCheese and Loroco Bud Pupusas El Salvador | Yield: Serves 4–6 | Difficulty Level: Intermediate | Total Cooking Time: 1 hour Pupusas are the plump, stuffed, and griddled Salvadorian masa cakes beloved by multitudesaround the world. They can be filled with beans, cheese, pork, or a combination of the three,called revueltas. But my preferred pupusas are stuffed with a mix of both creamy and meltingcheeses that serve as a canvas to the delicate flavor of loroco buds, from the vine that growsin the wild throughout Central America. Loroco is easy to come by in Latin American stores,where you'll find it either frozen or packed in jars, but if you can't find it, substitute your favoritegreen (such as kale or collards) or chopped asparagus. 3 cups (400 grams) masa harina3 1⁄4–3 1⁄2 cups (800–840 ml) warmwater (110°–120°F/40°–50°C)1 1⁄2 cups (115 grams) shreddedqueso blanco, Muenster,or other melting cheese1⁄2 cup (115 grams) soft goat cheese1⁄2 cup (60 grams) choppedloroco buds1⁄2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil1 recipe Curtido de Repollo (page 227)1 recipe Salsa de TomatePreparada (page 161) orSalsa Santa Rosa (page 163) In a large bowl, combine the masa harina with 3¼ cups (800 ml) of the water and knead withyour hands until you have a soft dough with the consistency of playdough or mashed potatoes(add more water, one tablespoon at a time, if needed). Cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen toweland let the dough rest for 10 minutes. To determine whether it is of the correct consistency,shape a bit of masa into a ball and press it flat into a disc. If the edges of the masa crack whenshaped, add a bit more water, a few tablespoons at a time; if the dough is too soft, add a bit moremasa harina, a few tablespoons at a time. In the meantime, in a medium bowl, stir togetherthe cheeses and loroco buds until the mixture comes together into a ball. Line a baking panwith a damp kitchen towel. Heat a nonstick griddle or skillet over medium-high heat (or heatan electric griddle to 375°–400°F (190°C–200°C). Moisten your hands with a little bit of theoil and divide the masa into 12 equal portions of about ⅓ cup (3 ounces/85 grams each); pateach into a ½ inch (12 mm) thick disk. Keep them covered with a damp towel so they don'tdry out. Working with one disk at a time, place 2 heaping tablespoons of the cheese filling inthe center; bring the outer edges of the dough up and together over the filling to enclose it.With oiled hands, roll the pupusa into a ball and then pat it again into a ½ inch thick (12 mm)disk between the palms of your hands (or press it down with a tortilla press lined with plastic),making sure that the filling does not escape. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.Place the pupusas on the griddle and cook until they are golden, with brown flecks, about 4 to5 minutes per side. (If the griddle is too hot, the exterior of the pupusas will burn before they'recooked through. If you see black rather than brown flecks forming as they cook, reduce the heatof your griddle.) Transfer the finished pupusas to the prepared baking pan, covering them withthe damp towel (this allows them to steam and become tender). Serve the pupusas topped withthe slaw and a generous spoonful of the tomato sauce or salsa. Variations• To make pupusas de queso, replace the loroco buds with more melting cheese.• To make pupusas de chicharrón, replace the cheese and loroco with 8 ounces (225 grams) ofcooked ground pork (or shredded carnitas).• To make pupusas revueltas, mix cheese, loroco, and cooked pork in a food processor until it formsa paste with the texture of thick mashed potatoes (it should hold its shape when pressed together),then use it to stuff the pupusas

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This week, I tied and tested the San Diego Jam Knot. The San Diego Jam Knot is a reliable and straightforward knot used by many different anglers, saltwater and freshwater. To tie it, start by passing the tag end of your line through the eye of the hook or lure and then double it back. Create a loop by twisting the doubled line seven times, ensuring that the loop is larger than the hook's eye. Next, pass the tag end through the loop you created, making sure it goes behind the doubled line. Moisten the knot, hold the tag end, and carefully tighten the knot by pulling the mainline and the tag end simultaneously. Once tight, trim the excess tag end. The San Diego Jam Knot is known for its strength and reliability, making it a popular choice among anglers for various fishing applications. As you know, we have to test it! #FishOn #KnotTyingTips #SuperGlue #Fishing Websites: http://www.saltwaterexperience.com http://www.tomrowlandpodcast.com If you have questions or suggestions for the show you can text Tom at 1 305-930-7346 or email Tom through email: Podcast@saltwaterexperience.com You can follow Tom Rowland on Instagram @tom_rowland See and buy all the gear we use on each episode of Saltwater Experience at tackledirect.tv This podcast is presented by Black Rifle Coffee. THE BEST DAMN COFFEE YOU'VE EVER HAD, PERIOD. Your favorite light roast, medium roast, and dark roast coffees are roasted here in the USA by a veteran-led team of people who are mission-focused to make sure nothing but the best hits your mug. Use this link http://bit.ly/3zDIRUa and this code BLASTOFF25 for 25% off your first month! Stay Hydrated in the HEAT! I use LMNT everyday to get my electrolytes without all the sugar and junk. Get yours and an LMNT Electrolytes Special Offer of a sample pack of every flavor when you use this code: http://DrinkLMNT.com/TomRowland This episode has also been brought to you by Waypoint TV. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at http://www.waypointtv.com/ all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts: @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointsalt @waypointboating @waypointhunt @waypointoutdoorcollective Find 18 seasons of Saltwater Experience on Waypoint STREAM ALL OUR FULL SEASONS ON WAYPOINT TV: https://waypointtv.com/saltwater-experience --- SPONSORS: https://waypointtv.com/saltwater-experience http://www.hawkscay.com/ http://www.yellowfinyachts.com/ http://www.tackledirect.tv/ http://www.lowrance.com/en/ http://www.yeticoolers.com/ https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/ http://www.fla-keys.com/ https://www.hukgear.com http://www.blackriflecoffee.com - Use Code Blastoff25 https://ameratrail.com https://stcroixrods.com http://www.power-pole.com/ https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/sport-optics.page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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After an extended Summer break, Oh, Deer... presented by Bo's Bar & Stage is not only back... but it's back in Lund's basement for an unintended throwback. Episode 29 is sponsored by Beyond Insurance... our first two-time Episode Sponsor! Owner Matt Cassidy joins us once again to drop some new insurance tidbits on us, and discusses his time as the Board President of the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce.  You'll also get an (unneccesary) recap of everyone's Summer, a deep-dive into everyone's favourite concerts, and a music-themed game... although we use the term music very loosely. Welp... see you in another three months!

Season 2, Episode 22 - The One With the Two PartiesWe're chatting about Ross being his best self (which is a rarity), Monica just wanting to poach a fish and play word games, and how your true friends will make absolute fools of themselves if it means making your birthday a little less terrible.Digressions include The Ring, Evanescence, Blockbuster and Parks & Recreation.We've launched FREE Digital Merch for our Patreon Supporters!We're also experimenting with a new extended episode with a segment called SpoilieZone, where we talk about the episode WITH SPOILERS!! This segment is only available on our locked Patreon page or in your secret Patreon RSS feed! Let us know what you think!Head over to our Patreon page to get yours or join the FUN!http://patreon.com/wtphalange PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW!Donate on PatreonReview us on Apple PodcastsShare us w all of your FRIENDS on social media!SOCIALIZE!www.WhatThePhalangePodcast.comWTPhalange@gmail.comTwitter: @WTPhalangePodIG: @WTPhalangePodcastEmilieTwitter: @ EmilieB__Quinn IG: @TheBasicNB or @FeministMassageTherapistwww.QuinnKBrunet.comSupport the show (http://patreon.com/wtphalange)

TTO-110 Peanut Butter Conspiracy and Condiment Talk, Disabled Handicap Bathroom Stalls, Moon Knight Raves, Halo Kenobi Game of Thrones Rant, Scat Fetish, George Lucas Narrative Museum, George Washington Carver Painting, Sentient Toilet, Happy or Angry?

Fruit + cake. What's not to love? In this edition of “Erin's Recipe Card,” Erin introduces Sarah, Rachel, and Bri to her Grammy's fruitcake as she recreates an epic, 100+-year-old recipe—one that calls for teamwork, patience, upper body strength, and pounds upon pounds of dried fruits and nuts. Will Erin's favorite holiday treat finally end the stigma against fruitcake? Will fruitcake skeptic Bri overcome her pop-culture-inspired prejudice and enjoy fruitcake for the first time? Will fruitcake aficionado Rachel confirm that this is, as the Erin's family cookbook says, “The Very Best Fruitcake”? Listen and find out! Very Best Fruitcake — A. Luedtke  Fruit and Nuts  1 pound pitted dates 2 pounds seedless raisins  1 pound currants  1 pound golden raisins  8 ounce jar maraschino cherries  8 ounce can pineapple tidbits  1/4 pound dried apricots, cut in half  1/4 pound dried, chopped figs (optional)  1 pound Brazil nuts  1 pound walnuts  1 pound hazelnuts  1 pound pecans  8 ounces shelled almonds  4 ounces cashews (optional)  One day in advance of baking, prepare the nuts and fruit. Shell nuts and leave them whole. Drain cherries and pineapple overnight on paper towels. Candied fruit may be substituted (but we never do). Dust all fruit with 1/4 cup flour; lay nuts on top; cover all with a towel overnight.  Batter  4 cups flour, combined with:       1 teaspoon nutmeg        1 teaspoon cinnamon        1/2 teaspoon allspice or mace        1/2 teaspoon ground cloves        1 teaspoon baking powder        1 teaspoon salt  1 pound butter (no substitutes, please)  1 pound brown sugar  1 tablespoon vanilla  12 egg yolks (save whites)  1 ounce melted baking chocolate  grated rind of 1 lemon and 1 orange  juice of 1 lemon and 1 orange  1/4 cup grape juice or wine  Be sure to use a bowl large enough to hold all ingredients. A plastic tub may serve this purpose.   Cream butter with brown sugar and vanilla. Add egg yolks, chocolate, and lemon and orange rind. Mix flour with dry ingredients and add it to butter mix alternatively with liquids. Whip egg whites until quite stiff. Combine batter with prepared fruit and nuts. Carefully fold in egg whites and mix gently until thoroughly combined.  Spoon into pans which have been oiled and lined with parchment paper. Will fill 3 standard-sized bread pans and 3 smaller loaf pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 2 - 2 1/2 hours. Watch and shift tins if one side is getting done too fast. Place 2 shallow cake pans with water at bottom of oven to make a moist cake.  Cool on racks.   Wrap in a layer of cheesecloth. Moisten the cloth well with wine, grape juice, bourbon or rum. Wrap in plastic wrap or foil and store in cool place. Once a week for the first month or two, check the cakes to see if the cheesecloth is dry. If it is, moisten them again and then re-wrap in plastic wrap or foil.  Bake a month or two before the holidays. They will keep for more than a year, well wrapped in the fridge.  Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge). Follow us on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge, and also follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erinaltered), and Bri (@grrrzevske).

What is an urban legend? Well an urban legend is a genre of folklore comprising stories circulated as true, especially as having happened to a "friend of a friend" or family member, often with horrifying or humorous elements. Have you read some urban legends, or maybe heard about some in your home town? Which legend is your favorite? How about the one with the killer in the backseat or Bloody Mary or even La Mora Hora, why don't you google some and see what you discover about the area you live in. Urban Legend though is a fun movie from 1998 starring Alicia Witt, Rebecca Gayheart, Joshua Jackson, and others. You can find the film to stream for free on Tubi and on Pluto. Pop Rocks Cosmopolitan (marthastewart.com): Ingredients 2 packets watermelon or strawberry flavored Pop Rocks candy 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedge for rim 3 ounces cold vodka 1/4 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice 1 ounce Cointreau Directions Put candy between sheets of parchment and lightly crush with a rolling pin or mallet. Moisten the rims of 2 chilled coupes with lime wedge, then dip them into the candy. Fill a shaker with ice. Add vodka, lime juice, pomegranate juice, and Cointreau, and shake well. Divide between glasses. Drinking Game (seveninchesofyourtime.com & Tumblr.com): Enjoy a sip of your frosty beverage whenever an Urban Legend is referenced or shown. You always drink for every death in movies like these. Whenever the name of a school is referenced, take a sip! Drink every time Natalie listens to her whiny sad girl music (*drink double if it's through her headphones while her roommate is having sex*). Drink every time you see the Puffy Coat Killer. Spooky. Take a drink every time Tara Reid does or says something sexual. Good luck with that. This one is insane, and might be a movie-wide waterfall if you take it too seriously: drink every time lightning strikes. Drink any time Loretta Devine's security guard is hapless. Drink for every unnecessary cut to Natalie entering or exiting a building on campus (*drink double if it's an especially unnecessary shot*). You gotta drink every time Paul's “hotness” is discussed, or whenever someone pines for the guy who takes school journalism WAY too seriously. Paul is Jared Leto's character, so this is pretty much every time he's on screen. If anyone cries, drink. Drink when Dean Adams says the phrase “shacked up with some girl… or some guy… or a faaaarm animal”. Drink every time Rebecca Gayheart...The sentence stops there purposefully, leaving it up to the viewer to interpret what that means to you. Drink every time lightning strikes (caution: this happens hilariously often and once you notice it you can't un-notice it). Drink every time there's a twist as to the killer's identity. Double it if the audience is “tricked” into thinking one of the killers is one of the many famous actors who have played famed serial killers in other movies (see: Robert Englund AKA Freddy Kreuger, Brad Dourif AKA Chucky/Grima Wormtongue). Urban Legend is the cleverest. Drink for every dated 90's reference, or for old technology. Extreme Urban Legend: Double every rule if it applies to Pacey/Joshua Jackson/Damon Brooks. Howl, chug, scream, finish your beer, smash it on your head, etc, during the scene in which the killer is revealed. And what a scene it is… “DING DING DING DING DING” As always drink responsibly, share the podcast with others & be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @Line_Drunk. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/linedrunk/support

FROM BEING WOKE AS A JOKE TO BEING POWERLESS TO ESTABLISH SELF DETERMINATION AS A NATION, THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH BLACK PEOPLES POWER OR THE LACK THEREOF. WE DISCUSS IT AND MORE..... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

EPCOT's Flower & Garden FestivalFrushi - Japan: Hanami BoothFrushi is served at the Walt Disney World Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot! This fruit inspired sushi is a popular dish to get!!**Recipe from recipesofdisney.comIngredients2 cups sushi rice, cooked per package directions1 tablespoon cream of coconut16 soy wrappers16 fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered1/2 cantaloupe, cut into four-inch-long by 1/4-inch-wide rectangles1/2 pineapple, peeled and cored cut into four-inch-long by 1/4-inch-wide rectanglestoasted coconut, for garnishraspberry puree, for garnishwhipped cream, for garnishInstructionsCook the sushi rice. Let sushi rice cool slightly; stir in cream of coconut. Set aside to cool to room temperature.Lay one soy wrapper on a flat surface. Place about 1/4 cup sushi rice on the soy wrapper, pressing with moistened fingers to cover the whole sheet.Place one piece each of pineapple and cantaloupe, and four pieces of strawberry in the center of the rice-covered sheet.Starting at one end, fold about 1/3 of the roll up, then roll the sheet into a cylinder, keeping the fruit in the middle. Moisten soy wrapper to seal.Cut into 4 equal piecesGarnish with raspberry puree, coconut, and whipped cream!

What is biochar? How can you use it? Should you make it yourself? How can it build community? Find out in my interview with Charmaster, Tony C. Saladino. Listen here or wherever you listen to podcasts - Stitcher, Apple, Google, Spotify Tony C. Saladino is a Charmaster, Biochar Educator, Founder and Guide for ECO-Tours of Wisconsin, Inc. As a participant in the 2020 International Climate Challenge, he met his goal of creating his weight in char and turning that into over half a ton of biochar, enough to enrich a dozen 4X10 foot beds to a depth of six inches, forever! He also taught a dozen more biochar classes so that more people would be able to do the same, cheaply and efficiently. https://www.climateactionchallenge.net In 1987, Saladino rode his bicycle around all five Great Lakes, teaching people in person, through TV, radio and print publications how to live lightly on the planet and experience a higher quality of life at the same time. Over ten million residents of the Great Lakes Basin heard him speak or read about his trip. Tony committed his life to "helping heal the rift between humankind and nature" as a child and has helped plant over 60,000 native trees and hundreds of thousands of native perennial food and medicinal plants across Northeast Wisconsin as an adult. He leads plant-ins, seed collection and dispersal tours, biochar classes, permaculture garden tours, canoe and bicycle trips across the region. He also advocates for the Earth Charter, www.earthcharter.org, which encourages people to utilize information from Environmental Working Group, www.ewg.org especially their Skin-Deep database of personal care products and their zip code specific water quality database. The focus on the six steps required to make biochar will help people understand how-to double crop production, sequester carbon, protect water quality, reduce the need for irrigation and fertilization by half, all while providing a host of environmental benefits. He will help people decide if they are better served by making their own biochar or purchasing it and for those who decide to buy, how to tell if the char you are buying is worth the investment. Six steps required to transform dry woody material into biochar: Make it by getting it to glow, without air Micronize it to bits 2mm or less. Moisten that material to as wet as a wrung-out sponge. Add Minerals Add Microbes Let it mature, stirring several times a day and keeping the moisture steady. Saladino and his group, are currently working to secure funding for an 80-acre parcel that will not only serve as a home base for ECO-Tours but allow guests to come and learn the principles of sustainability by doing. In a living laboratory, that builds community through diversity. The property will only be available for Leave No Trace Camping and classes in and about nature which helps guests understand and create more sustainable lifestyles. Support the new center via the GoFundMe page at https://gofund.me/52fa3b77

Writers, comedians, magicians and con-men experts Nicholas J Johnson and Lawrence Leung join us as we meet the distressingly named Moist von Lipwig in his 2004 debut, the 33rd Discworld novel, Going Postal! Con-man Moist von Lipwig (aka Albert Spangler) thinks he's come to the end of the line when he's hanged by order of Lord Vetinari, Patrician of Ankh-Morpork. But while the world believes him hanged, the city's tyrant has actually saved him for something bigger: he wants Moist to revitalise the city's derelict post office. It seems like a hopeless task with no chance of success or escape, what with the mountains of mail, unsatisfactory staff, golem parole officer, and the communications monopoly of the Grand Trunk Sempahore Company, run by the piratical Reacher Gilt. But every con-man needs a challenge... Pratchett's first Moist book is a great in to the Discworld at large, with a gripping self-contained story of new technology vs old, capitalism vs the public good, and one man's lifetime of criminal habits vs his better nature. As well as Moist himself, it introduces such memorable characters as Mr Pump, Stanley the pin collector, and the one and only Adorabelle Dearheart. (Everyone in this book has an amazing name.) It's not a short book, and we struggle to cover all its themes, twists and turns. Do you love Moist von Lipwig? Could you get over his name? Could you operate a Clacks tower? And just how deep did Vetinari's plan go, anyway? Join the discussion using the hashtag #Pratchat38. Guest Nicholas J Johnson is an author, magician and expert in scams and swindles, earning himself the nickname "Australia's Honest Con-Man". His new children's book, the "autobiographical" Tricky Nick, features magic and time travel and all sorts, and is available now from Pan Macmillan. Find out more about Nick's live performances and workshops at conman.com.au, or follow him on Twitter at @countlustig. Guest Lawrence Leung is a comedian, screenwriter and actor, known to Australian audiences from his roles in Offspring and Top of the Lake, and his own shows including Lawrence Leung's Choose-Your-Own-Adventure and Maximum Choppage, and the feature film Sucker. Find out all the latest about Lawrence, including when you can catch his live-streamed comedy shows, at lawrenceleung.com, or you can follow him on Twitter at @Lawrence_Leung. The full show notes and errata for this episode will be added to our web site later in the month. Our plan to cover Sir Terry's short fiction was via live shows, but since that hasn't worked out for us this year, in January we're going to discuss 1998's short witches story, The Sea and Little Fishes. We'll also be welcoming our first international guest: Marc Burrows, author of the Pratchett biography The Magic of Terry Pratchett! Send us your questions via social media using the hashtag #Pratchat39.

Has the Abominable Snowman festered in your dreams? Has the Chupacabra sucked your goat? Well, have no fear as your incredibly brave non-legal team face monsters of your childhood with Client Number 18, especially yo mama. This particular rabbit hole finds an unholy menagerie including: the Choking Doberman, dog finger, cow dreams, Bigfoots from outer space, the Jersey Goat, Gumberoo, Batsquatch, the Albino Kangaroo and the Stupid Hole. Moisten your fingertips, place them in your friends' ears and have a listen! Please visit qsblaw.org, @qsblawoffices on Twitter or email the nitwits at quibble@qsblaw.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/qsb/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qsb/support

What is the best musical instrument? A piano on the back of a truck? Steel drums on a Caribbean cruise? A tuba at Oktoberfest? Moisten your reed, empty your spit valve, and get ready for The Habit to draft THE BEST MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Featuring Ryan Dobosh, David Swidler, Jeff Schell, and special guest star, Jonathan Taylor Thomas. If you say so. Sponsored by the best NFL Office Pool since sliced bread: GlorifiedRugby.com. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Please rate and review us on iTunes and Spotify. If you don't, the terrorists have a 10 point lead going into the 4th quarter. For a complete library of past episodes of The Habit Comedy Podcast, visit www.TheHabitComedy.com.

***PARENTAL SUPERVISION ADVISED*** Deliciously Nothing Podcast presents: "How to MOISTEN El Ponio's Panties, Professionally" Hosted by El Ponio Classico & Montavious Hicks Tonight's Guest: Singer/Songwriter JAKE LONDON RIVERS All Songs Written & Performed by Jake London Rivers *used by permission *except "Too Many Puppies" by PRIMUS *except "I Don't Need No Doctor" by Ray Charles Directed & Produced by El Ponio Classico Support this Podcast: https://anchor.fm/deliciouslynothing/support Check out our Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/deliciouslynothing for News & Events! Check out our Clip Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJQ8yU5i8JXv5WzaD3kWI3A for Delicious Clips from show moments to NEVER RELEASED FOOTAGE! Jake London Rivers' Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/jakelondenriversmusi Reverend Muffington's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDYtnHy-Crqr3AI0MjlWMwQ Monty Hicks' Channnel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MontyHicks El Ponio Classico's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq13Do8zekhlXjZhhWrrE2Q Join us LIVE THURSDAYS for Drinks & Laughs! Please SUBSCRIBE, Like & Hit the Notification Bell! Help us out and SHARE THIS VIDEO! Booking: deliciouslynothing@gmail.com recorded at THE SHED ™deliciouslynothing2020 ©deliciouslynothing2020 ™homemadegodstudio2020 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deliciouslynothing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deliciouslynothing/support

In this sponsored episode, Matthew sits down with his friends to talk all about the glamorous issue of Xerostomia, otherwise known as "Dry Mouth."This is a problem for millions of Americans, but no one talks about it. Why don’t we talk about it? Maybe it’s because when your mouth is dry, talking is the last thing you want to do. There are way too many causes of dry mouth, such as stress & anxiety, cancer treatment, antihistamines, menopause, alcohol or cannabis, vaping, coffee, and nearly every prescription medication on the market. Introducing Moisyn for dry mouth relief.Not only does Moisyn work, but it’s Clinically Proven, Dentist- Recommended, Naturally Derived, Non-Toxic, and long-lasting. It freshens your breath, and it’s made in the USA. So what else do you need to know? it’s clearly time for all of us to Moisyn Up and make dry mouth suck less. Head on over to DryMouthSucks.com and save 15% off your order. No coupon code needed. The Discount will be automatically applied at checkout. That’s DryMouthSucks.com

Scientists say they may have made a stunning discovery on the surface of Neptune. And then, a series of unfortunate coincidences that truly define irony. It's BOX 198. Moisten needle before inserting.

Today marks the 100th episode of Tarazi Tuesdays on the Bible as Literature. Three years ago, Fr. Paul, Richard, and I began a journey, gathering online for early morning recording sessions on themes carefully selected from Fr. Paul's opus, The Rise of Scripture. A year later, on February 13, 2018, we released the first episode to the public, appropriately titled, The Rise of Scripture. Since then, it has been a marathon and an avalanche of knowledge all at once. Each week, Richard and I listen intently to Fr. Paul as he unpacks the text with exquisite discipline and attention to detail. No doubt, we have both grown from the experience, as have you, the listeners—or as Fr. Paul would say, the "hearers." Congratulations to Fr. Paul on his 100th episode. May God grant him many years, and may today's program be the first of many such milestones in this series. (Episode 100)

Mike and Sonia's good friend Blake is back to discuss the I Love New York Season 1 finale! New York and her remaining contestants fly to Mexico for some final dates (and fights). Who will she choose? The answer may surprise you...if you didn't watch it back in '07 when it aired. Follow along with us by watching “I Love New York“ on Hulu or Tubitv.com. Also, don't forget to rate/review/subscribe/tell all your friends about us!    RtL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindlovepod/   RtL Twitter & Instagram: @rewindlovepod   Theme: “disco diva 30,” Colin Willsher (via Storyblocks)

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Eating persimmonsEating persimmons during Frost's Descent can help people resist the cold and protect their bones. In the countryside, people believe that their lips will crack if they don't eat persimmons during this period.在霜降时节吃柿子可以帮助人们抵御寒冷，保养好骨骼。在农村，人们认为霜降不吃柿子，嘴唇会干裂。Language focus语言焦点：1. Persimmon[n] /pərˈsɪmən/ 柿子2. Resist the cold 御寒Resist [v] /rɪˈzɪst/ 抵制；阻挡；忍住eg. Resist the disease防御疾病Cannot resist (doing) somethingeg. She can never resist buying new shoes.她总是忍不住买新鞋3. Crack[n] /kræk/破裂eg. Take care not to crack the glass. 小心不要把杯子打碎了 Eating applesThe apple is one kind of recommended fruit during Frost's Descent. There are many sayings about apples' benefits in China, such as "Eat an apple after meals, even old men can be as strong as young men," just as the Western proverb goes, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Apples can moisten the lungs, quench one's thirst and help one's digestion.在霜降期间，苹果是一种很受欢迎的水果。在中国关于苹果的好处有很多说法，比如“老人饭后一苹果，体格健壮赛小伙”，还有些西部省份的谚语说到：“一天一苹果，医生远离我”。总之，苹果可滋润肺部、润喉解渴、帮助消化。Language focus 语言焦点：4. Recommend /vt/ /rekə'mend/推荐eg. I recommended a friend of mine a book我向我的朋友推荐了一本书Recommended [adj] /rekə'mendɪd/值得推崇的，受欢迎的5.  Proverb [n] /ˈprɑːvɜːrb/ 谚语；俗语 (=saying)6. Moisten the lungs 润肺Moisten [v] /'mɔɪsən/ 使湿润；弄湿eg. She moistened her lips with the tip of her tongue. 她用舌尖舔湿嘴唇7. Quench one's thirst 解渴Quench [v] /kwentʃ/ (喝水)止（渴）；扑灭eg. quench the fire 灭火8. Help one's digestion 帮助消化Digestion [n] /daɪˈdʒestʃən/ 消化Digest/daɪˈdʒest/ 消化[v]；文摘 [n]eg. Reader's Digest 读者文摘Eating pearsThe pear is another recommended fruit during Frost's Descent, which can promote the secretion of body liquids, clear away heat and reduce sputum.另一个在霜降期间的适宜食用的水果是梨，它可以促进体液分泌、解热去痰。Language focus 语言焦点：9. Promote the secretion of body liquids 促进体液分泌Promote  /prəˈməʊt/ 促进Secretion[n]  /sɪˈkriːʃən/ 分泌Secrete[v] /sɪˈkriːt/ 分泌eg. The animal's skin secretes a deadly poison. 这个动物的皮囊可以分泌出一种致命的毒液10. Clear away heat 解热Clear away… 把…清除;消除eg. We must clear away the misunderstanding. 我们必须消除这个误会。11. Reduce sputum祛痰Sputum /ˈspjuːtəm/ 痰液

This week, Nathan, James and Special Guest Star Daniel from New to Who sit around in a circle to discuss our feelings of loss, our anxieties about our parents’ love, and all our deep-seated fears for the future. It’s our way of celebrating Father’s Day.

Show Rabbit Training. Hello Listener! Thank you for listening.  If you would like to support the podcast, and keep the lights on, you can support us whenever you use Amazon through the link below: It will not cost you anything extra, and I can not see who purchased what. Or you can become a Fluffle Supporter by donating through Patreon.com at the link below: Patreon/Hare of the Rabbit What's this Patreon? Patreon is an established online platform that allows fans to provide regular financial support to creators. Patreon was created by a musician who needed a easy way for fans to support his band. What do you need? Please support Hare of the Rabbit Podcast financially by becoming a Patron. Patrons agree to a regular contribution, starting at $1 per episode. Patreon.com takes a token amount as a small processing fee, but most of your money will go directly towards supporting the Hare of the Rabbit Podcast. You can change or stop your payments at any time. Thank you for your support, Jeff Hittinger. Can bunnies be trained? Can they learn? Can they be taught? Yes, yes and yes!... They can. In fact they are quite clever little things and are quick to learn. They enjoy the interaction and stimulation too. First we are going to look at the psychology behind training a rabbit. Why is a Rabbit Not Like a Dog? Let's compare a rabbit to a dog, that quintessential model of (potential) obedience. The ancestral dog was a cooperative pack animal. He was utterly submissive to his alpha dog: the chief of the pack. Humans took that characteristic and bred domestic dogs to have a very strong desire to please their *new* alpha, the Human Master. Most dogs have a puppy-like desire to please their perceived alpha, and this is what makes them so easy to train (at least in the hands of an experienced dog trainer who understands the way a dog's mind works). Now consider the rabbit. The wild rabbits from which our domestic friends are descended are indeed social creatures--but they are herbivores who have not had the evolutionary pressure to be highly cooperative. The family group lives in a series of excavated tunnels (the warren) in the earth. There is a social hierarchy, but it is generally based on which rabbit is the strongest and toughest. Rabbits cooperate only in the sense their evolutionary programmed alarm systems benefit the entire warren. Rabbits can certainly be extremely affectionate with one another, but they also have distinct likes and dislikes of other rabbits. It's often impossible for a human to guess which rabbits will fall in love, and which ones will hate each other from the start and never learn to get along. Surprisingly, it's often easier for a rabbit to get along with a human, cat, dog, guinea pig or other animal than with an unfamiliar member of his/her own species. Unlike dogs, rabbits have no innate desire to please an alpha. If the human caregiver becomes so frustrated with the apparent disobedience of the rabbit that s/he becomes physically abusive, the rabbit will begin to consider the human as an enemy, and never forget the physical punishment. Hitting a rabbit is not only dangerous to the animal (the skeleton is extremely fragile), but unproductive. The rabbit subjected to physical punishment may become extremely aggressive, hopelessly fearful or--believe it or not--vindictive. With love and patience, the human caregiver can teach the bunny what is acceptable and what is not. The only effective way to train a rabbit away from undesirable behaviors is with positive reinforcement and very gentle negative reinforcement, such as a squirt with a water bottle and a firm "No!" when the bunny is being naughty. Rabbits are very clever and actually enjoy learning new things. Learning through play is the best way to teach your bunny, and if you add some of their favorite treats as a reward, it makes the whole process much easier and rabbits will look forward to 'rabbit training time'! People Pleasers As more people are realizing that rabbits are social creatures and love the company of their owners, lucky bunnies everywhere are being brought inside the family home, to live, sleep, play and socialize. In turn, they are learning new habits, routines and games. Rabbits are enjoying the freedoms other pets, like cats and dogs, have long since been a part of, rather than suffering the confinement of an outside, dingy, damp, lonely hutch at the bottom of the garden. And about time too! Rabbit training can be for practical reasons of course, but certain types of training can be helpful and rewarding in other ways too. Let's take a more in-depth look at rabbit training and it's uses: ⦁ Litter Box Training - Learn the basic steps to successful rabbit toilet training, important for indoor rabbits but also can benefit outdoor bunnies too. ⦁ Clicker Training - Rabbits are very reward-based when it comes to doing as they are told. Sound association is an excellent way to get them to remember! ⦁ Harness Training - There's lots of reasons why harness rabbit training is a good idea and your bunnies will take to it, or they won't, but there are ways to help them get used to . ⦁ Agility Training - Agility courses for rabbits are becoming more popular worldwide. Rabbits and owners enjoy the exercise but there are a few things to follow before you get your rabbits running through tunnels! ⦁ Show Jumping Rabbit Training - Much like agility training but more competitive, especially in Scandinavia where it all started. But seeing a rabbit jump over hurdles like a little horse is amazing & rabbits love it too! ⦁ Show Rabbit Training - If you are breeding beautiful, pictures of perfection or even rare rabbits, you'll want to show them off, but the correct behavior on the show table is important to their success and adds to the overall winning formula. On this episode we are going to specifically cover Rabbit Show Training for the show rabbit For more than 150 years, people have been exhibiting rabbits at shows. The showing of different breeds and varieties of rabbits at exhibitions and competitions has been around since the late 1800s and more people enjoy the fellowship of these events every day. Associations & Councils The BRC (British Rabbit Council) in the UK and the ARBA (American Rabbit Breeders Association) are two of the largest and most influential of the organizations. They have quite a strict standard of entry and list of regulations, but with the right rabbit training techniques and know-how, you too could have a prize-wining rabbit on your hands. Range All recognized breeds and varieties of rabbits can be shown and shows range from small club shows and county fairs to huge state and national events. This variety provides a wide range of competition for rabbit raisers, breeders and owners. Each show will have slightly different rules but the basics principals of showing rabbits are more or less the same worldwide. Lets take a look at a few things you and your rabbit will need to learn: Posing Your Rabbit Posing the rabbit on the table for the showmanship contest can be done in several ways (for example, sideways, facing the contestant, or facing the judge). However, the usual posing position is to have the rabbit face the judge. Posing the rabbit is done in such a way that the animal is neither stretched out too much nor tucked in too much depending on breed description. By properly posing your animal, you can give a good impression of the "type" of the breed. Some rabbit breeds are posed in a specific way, while some are not judged in a posed position. It is important that you know the proper pose for your rabbit and set the rabbit in this pose during the judge's evaluation. Practicing posing with your rabbits will help keep the animals calm while the judge is handling them. A rabbit that has not been handled will be scared or aggressive and will make it difficult for the judge to evaluate it. This could hinder your placing because it will not allow the judge to see your rabbits best qualities. The Domestic Rabbit book has a tutorial that states the pose and handling of various rabbit breeds. Practice Posing Practice makes perfect! You should practice posing your rabbits properly and going through the routine that the judges will use to check your rabbits for disqualifications and placings. This is also great practice if you will compete in rabbit showmanship. If you plan to compete in rabbit showmanship, you should say aloud each step as you practice checking and posing your rabbit. This will help you build your confidence since you will need to do so during showmanship in order to demonstrate to the judge that you know your rabbit stuff! When practicing posing your rabbit, make sure you have a table and a rug or a piece of carpet upon which to set the animal. Never try to set up the animal on a smooth surface since it may slip and will not get a good grip, and this action would affect the pose negatively. Steps to Good Posing Follow these rabbit training steps if you want to pose your rabbit effectively and correctly ⦁ Cover the rabbit's eyes with the palm of your hand so that it will sit calmly rather than struggle. ⦁ With your other hand, set the forelegs in alignment with the eyes and the hind legs in alignment with the hips. ⦁ Gently stroke the rabbit on the back when the positioning is finished so that the animal will sit calmly in the posing position. ⦁ Keep your movements to a minimum; the less you have to do to secure the proper response from your animal, the better your performance will be judged. ⦁ It is important to pose the rabbit to the front facing the judge, because several people will be working side-by-side behind the table and the rabbits will be positioned close together. ⦁ If they are posed sideways, a rabbit (especially a buck) may be tempted to mount an adjacent rabbit. Posing straight ahead should diminish this problem and that the rabbits are posed at least two feet apart. ⦁ When the judge gives the command "pose," you will have two to three minutes to place the animal in the proper pose. ⦁ You should then take a step back and stand at attention. Examining Your Rabbit rabbit show handling In the showmanship part of the rabbit contest, the judge attempts to determine each participant's practical knowledge by checking the rabbit for defects and disqualifications. You will need to demonstrate your practical skill at examination, and the judge will evaluate you on how smoothly, systematically, and confidently you perform each of the examination sections. The examination can be broken down into the following steps: ⦁ Start with the head area. Squeeze the base of each ear to determine whether the animal has any ear mites. If the animal struggles, you can suspect it has ear mites. ⦁ Open and examine each ear to ascertain that the rabbit does not have ear mites. ⦁ Check the rabbit's eyes by pointing your index finger at each eye to make sure the animal is not blind. Also check each eye to make sure that the rabbit does not have weepy-eye, a disease problem. ⦁ Turn your rabbit smoothly on its back. This is a very important step. Judges will be closely observing whether the rabbit is under your control. ⦁ Make sure you provide enough support on the table for the rabbit when you turn it around. Don't allow the animal to struggle or kick you in the face. Try to accomplish the turn in your initial attempt. The turning should be done in a very smooth way. ⦁ Practice turning the rabbit on its back by getting a firm hold of the shoulder skin over the ears (as you do when beginning to handle your animal). ⦁ Keep the hindquarters resting on the table and use your right hand to make a swing to the right so that the animal is completely on it back. ⦁ Keep a firm grip with your right hand while supporting the weight of the animal on the table. ⦁ Point your left index finger to the rabbit's nose area and look for any white discharge (a sign of a cold). ⦁ With your left thumb and index finger, pull back the animal's lips (first the upper and the lower) to check the condition of the teeth. ⦁ Carefully check for any problems with buck teeth, a hereditary condition which is a disqualification. ⦁ Pull each front leg toward you to see if the legs are straight, crooked, or bowed. ⦁ Press the palm of each foreleg to examine the color of the toenails and to look for missing toenails. ⦁ Run your left hand over the chest and abdomen areas to check for any abscesses, tumors, or other abnormalities. ⦁ As you come to the end of the abdomen area, grasp the thigh area of the hind legs and push it straight downward with the palm of your left hand to determine the straightness of the hind legs. Note whether or not they are parallel. ⦁ Release your hand from the high area and check the hock areas to any sign of sore hock. If a scab is visible, press it to see whether it is an old scab or if it is fresh. If it is fresh, it will bleed and the animal may struggle. This would then mean an elimination. ⦁ Examine the color of the toenails on the hind legs; also check for missing nails. ⦁ Check the sex area of the animal to determine the sex and locate any obvious disease problem. ⦁ To check the sex, hold the tail between your left index and middle fingers and press down on the sex area with your thumb. Apply a slight pressure. ⦁ Feel the tail to see whether it is broken. ⦁ Turn the rabbit back to the original position (its head facing your left). ⦁ Check the balance of the tail to see whether the rabbit has a wry tail or any other tail deformity. ⦁ Set the ears of the rabbit properly. Check to see if they are carried in a position which is normal for its breed. ⦁ Check the meat quality of the animal by feeling the meat on the shoulders, ribs, loins, rump, etc. ⦁ Examine the fur quality by running your hand from the tail to the head and back. Look at the guard hairs. You may also blow on the fur to examine the density of the fur. Selecting and Grooming Rabbit Training Class Determination You must be sure of the sex of any rabbits you are going to show, because sex is one of the things that determines the class in which you will enter your rabbits. The other factors that determine class are the age, weight, variety, and breed of your rabbits. You should check the necessary standards for your breed. rabbit grooming You will also need to begin grooming your rabbits that you have selected for show at least 6 weeks before the show date. Daily grooming not only improves the appearance of your rabbits, it also tames them and makes them easier to handle at the show. Good Tip It is also a good idea to play a radio near your rabbit house to get them used to voices and the extra noise they will certainly encounter at shows. How to Prepare for a Rabbit Show Choosing rabbit(s) and completing show entries First and foremost you have to choose the animals that you believe will be of show quality and will do well at the show. Some shows, such as county fair shows and 4-H shows, also require that participants carry out additional activities as part of their rabbit competition. These additional entries should not be seen as a daunting task, but instead as a more opportunities to excel in your rabbit project and be rewarded for your hard work. You should complete these entries well in advance. Nutrition and Conditioning Months prior to the show you should be conditioning your rabbit for the show. Make sure that your animal is getting the proper nutrition. If you choose to feed your rabbit supplements, first contact your veterinarian or use a knowledgeable, reputable source, then follow the instructions given. ALWAYS make sure that your rabbit has water available. Grooming You should groom your rabbit often. Grooming will help your rabbit’s temperament by allowing the animal to get used to being handled. It will also greatly improve the condition, luster, body and texture of your rabbit’s coat. It will also help you establish a trust relationship with your rabbit. The rabbit will learn to trust you and hence not become as stressed when handled. This will also help you to learn your rabbit’s habits. Also remember to cut your rabbit’s nails prior to the show. Register for the show Some shows require that you register in advance and may require that an entry fee be paid. Make sure that you complete the registration in advance and whatever additional requirements there may be in order to participate. If your entry is submitted late, you may not be allowed to participate in the show. Transportation Transporting the animals to and from the show should be done as comfortably for the animal as possible. Exposing the rabbit to extreme heat or cold can be damaging to both the animals condition and health. Make sure that you take water bottles, feeders, feed and water to rabbit shows the rabbit show. If the rabbit it traveling in an air-conditioned car, make sure that the A/C vent is not directly blowing air at the rabbit as this can make them sick. Be on time It is your responsibility at a rabbit show to make sure your animals reach the judging table at the appropriate time. In order to accomplish this, one must pay attention to the order of judging, which judge will be handling your breed, and which variety and class is to be brought up for judging next. Now we discussed some breeds needing to be posed differently, and one of those is the Belgian Hare. Training Belgian Hares to pose Training and Showing By Frank Zaloudek When you look at the picture of the Belgian Hare in the ARBA Standard of Perfection, your attention is immediately drawn to its pose, standing on the toes of its fully extended front legs, ears erect, body carried high above the floor and with a wild look in its eye. If you have been around Belgians for a while, you will learn that this is the pose it takes only when excited, startled or when it is eagerly anticipating food or drink. It is not a pose that it would take in a relaxed, non threatening situation or in the intimidating surroundings of the showroom. How do you get you Belgians to pose as it the picture? The simple answer is that they have to be trained! The problem is that there are many ways an exhibitor can train a Hare to pose, and there are just as many ways that judges use to pose a Hare. If the Hare's training and the judges set-up technique "click", then it might be successfully posed; otherwise, the judging can degrade to a "wrestling match" ("acrobatics at a Halloween party" as characterized by the late Dr. Terry Reed) between the judge and the Hare during which time is wasted and the Hare, no matter how deserving, will be at a disadvantage to Hares that pose easily. How can these "wrestling matches" be avoided? Is it the responsibility of the judges, of the breeder/exhibitor, or both? Perhaps we can get some answers to these questions if we look at techniques used and advocated by some judges and breeder/exhibitors. There seems to be a number of basic methods in use at the present time. These methods can be characterized in the following descriptive terms: The "natural pose" method The "shoulder pressure" method "Ear lift" method "Head lift" method "Body stretch" method and combinations of the above. Lets look at a description of each of these methods and comments on some of them as presented in past issues of the ABHC "Spotlight" and the ABHC Guidebook. Natural Pose Method In the "Natural Pose" method, no attempt is made by the judge to set up the Hare; instead, it is allowed to move about naturally in a judging coop. John C. Fehr wrote in the 1975 ABHC Guidebook, "Many a fine Belgian Hare loses out because of not being properly handled. You need not wrestle a Belgian Hare around nor stretch his limbs out like a chiropractor would do; he will show you in the coop where he is weak and where he stands out. Mr. Fehr described his judging technique as follows: "You must have a wire coop large enough so that your rabbit can run around and stand up, one for each entry. After you have taken them out to examine for disqualifications, they are placed back into the coop. Judging is then done in the coop. A good idea is to place one which looks good at the head of the class, the next best and so on. Now is the time to go along the line and study their action, moving them back or forward from coop to coop. Don't make snap judgments. After you eliminate your class down to the five winners, your job really begins all over again. Here the experienced Belgian Hare exhibitor has the advantage. He has worked with his Hares to the point that they are really proud to show off." By allowing the Hares to pose naturally takes the pressure off the judge to make the animals all assume a, more or less, identical pose. However, it requires the breeder/exhibitor to "condition" his hares so that they will move about the judging coop in a manner to show off their best attributes. A Hare cowering in the corner of the coop because of the intimidating surroundings and crowds will certainly will not show off his best stuff to the judge! What can the breeder do to prepare his animals? It's important that a breeder frequently handle his Hares so that they will be accustomed to being handled and examined. Placing them on the judging table before the show starts can get them familiar with the surroundings and placing them on your grooming table prior to judging can prepare them for the presence of spectators (a Hare on display seems to always be able to attract a crowd). Shoulder Pressure Method In an article written for the ABHC Spotlight, Dr. Terry Reed recommended that Belgian Hare enthusiasts attempt to train their animals using a method similar to the following: 1. Position the hind legs in a manner such that the animal is sitting squarely on the hind legs in a natural position. 2. With one hand between the forelegs, the front portion of the Hare is gently raised and at the same time very gently pushed backwards until the animal extends its front legs. 3. During the extension of the front legs, a light amount of pressure is placed on the shoulders with the opposing hand. 4. As the Hare rests the tip of the toes on the extended limbs, the hand is removed from between the legs. 5. Slight alternating pressure is maintained on the top of the shoulders until it can be removed and the animal maintains its stance. (The Hare will tend to rise up to resist the pressure, there by extending its front leg and raising its head.) 6. Stepping back from the table, it is anticipated that the animal will maintain position and look about alertly. 7. After the animal has been completely evaluated in the posed position, one can allow the animal to move back and forth on the table to evaluate the extension of limbs and other characteristics. Caution should be utilized not to "wear the animal out" on the table. Dr. Reed advised, " The posing position will not "just happen" with regularity and it is anticipated that the younger the animal and the more frequent it is handled and posed, the more natural it will become for the Belgian Hare to pose on the table. However, with noise, strange environment, and other peculiarities, the position must be adjusted from time to time to accomplish the correct pose." He also advised that, "Due to the extremely long legs, long body, fine bone, and fragile ears, it is extremely important that when handling the Hare, one is very gentle and uses extreme caution in protecting the animal to the best of their ability. Due to the temperament of the Belgian Hare, one must be firm, but not aggressive in the handling procedure or the animal will become extremely excited and there is a possibility of self trauma to these beautiful creatures." Most Belgian Hare breeders will agree that their animals are most certainly more robust than they appear and a judge should not be afraid of handling them in a normal manner. A Hare should, of course, not be abused, but neither should any other breed of rabbit. Ear Lift Method Ted Gordon described the "ear lift" method in the 1975 ABHC Guidebook. He noted, "Posing for show seems to be a matter of the Hare's confidence in the handler, much training so that the Belgian knows what is wanted, and the inborn proud attitude of the "King of the Fancy." "The system of training that seems to work for us begins at about weaning age. Time is spent every day even if it is just a minute apiece to get the animals used to being handled. I try not to "pet" them -- that is, stroke them from the shoulders to hips -- because then they tend to flatten out or crouch down (though they do enjoy being petted). Running both hands along the sides of the Hare, lifting the front quarters slightly and then tucking the hindquarters as you pass over them gives the young Hare the idea of being high on the front legs." To pose a Belgian Place the Hare on a piece of carpet facing left. 1. Place the back feet out at about 30 degrees on each side to give a good solid base to sit on, and untuck the tail if necessary. 2. Grasp the ears gently in your right hand and place the left hand, palm up and fingers pointing away from you, under the belly. 3. Move the left hand up to behind the front legs extending them fully. Lift with the left hand and at the same time gently raise the Hare with the right hand which is grasping the ears. Lift up and back with as much weight as possible on the rear feet. There is some gentle pull on the ears with your right hand, but you are also supporting the chest with the left hand. See the accompanying photograph for correct hand position. 4. Raise the Hare in this manner until his feet are clearing the carpet and hanging straight. Ease the pressure of the right hand on the ears and lower him slowly onto his tip toes, encouraging the Hare to support himself high on his front legs. "It will take many, many times to get a Hare to hold this stance at all -- as many as 20 to 25 attempts a day for a week before he learns. If he struggles, don't force him, but set him free and talk soothingly to him. Then start again. You gain the Belgian's confidence by working with him gently, and eventually he learns to enjoy the handling and seems to want to please you." Mr. Gordon noted that, "If the Belgian Hare is going to respond (and most, but not all, eventually do) it will come after many attempts, and each attempt should follow the same order so that the Hare becomes accustomed to the same routine each time. Once the Belgian Hare will bear his weight on the front legs, the next step is to get him to "hold it" for a longer and longer period of time, talking to him gently, praising his effort, and "radiating your pleasure at his performance. If you "feel with" your Belgians a sense of shared joy in each others existence, these beautiful sensitive animals will respond. The old timers tell me that years ago, a well trained Hare would "hold" for three minutes or more!!" Head Lift Method The "Head Lift" method is a variation of the Ear Lift Method and is seen practiced by some judges and breeders/exhibitors that are reluctant or unaccustomed to pulling on a rabbit's ears, no matter how gently. It can also be use on individual specimens that refuse to have their ears grasped. This method proceeds as follows: 1. Place the Hare facing away from you and to the left with back feet out at about 30 degrees on each side to give a good solid base to sit on, and untuck the tail if necessary. 2. Similarly to the Ear Lift Method, place the left hand, palm up and fingers pointing away from you, under the belly. Instead of grasping the ears, place the right hand along the Hare's left cheek. Place your bent thumb behind the ears and a finger under the Hare's chin. Use whatever finger is suitable to avoid placing pressure on the Hare's throat. Doing so will cause the Hare to struggle. 3. Move the left hand up to behind the front legs extending them fully. Lift with the left hand and at the same time gently raise the Hare's head with the right hand. Lift up and back with as much weight as possible on the rear feet. With you thumb, position the ears in the vertical position. 4. Raise the Hare in this manner until his feet are clearing the carpet and hanging straight, and slowly lower him onto his tip toes until his feet touch and the legs bear his weight. At some point, you will feel his body relax; when you do, slowly withdraw your left had from beneath his belly. 5. You will feel the Hare start to support his head and ease the pressure on your right hand. As he does, remove your right hand slowly in a manner that you do not brush the Hares whiskers abruptly. Doing so will make him flinch. 6. Anticipating that the Hare will hold this pose, stand back smartly and evaluate the animal. When training the hare to pose, lavish praise on him when he holds a pose, even if very briefly. Sometimes a treat such as a raisin or a black sunflower seed given in reward for a good performance will solidify his training. After repeating this procedure frequently, 20 or more times daily for a week, you will find the Hare holding the pose quickly will little effort on your part. Ideally, he will snap into the pose when placed on the carpet and hold it for a brief period of time, but only few progress to that type of performance. Body Stretch Method Some popular Belgian Hare judges are currently using a previously undescribed, but apparently very successful method of posing Hares. This method seems to work on both highly trained animals and those who have had only minimal training. Furthermore, this method appears to induce a Hare to show off its finest attributes, and it can net outstanding and consistent results. Although there are some variations on the application of this method, it essentially proceeds as follows: 1. Place the Hare on a piece of carpet at a 45 degree angle so that it is facing your right shoulder. 2. Straighten out the tail with your left hand if it is tucked under the body, and place your fingers under the body from the rear. 3. Place your right hand at the left cheek of the Hare, fingers extended. Place the bent forefinger in back of the ears, the bent ring or small finger under the chin, and the thumb on the forehead. Be careful not to put any pressure on the throat of the Hare or it will start struggling. 4. Simultaneously with both hands lift the Hare so that both fore and hind legs barely touch the rug. The Hare will extend its fore and hind legs to the maximum to try to maintain touch with the rug. Also, with the finger under the chin, tip the head slightly upwards and gently pull the head so that the Hare stretches out its body. Position the hare so that most of its weight will be placed on the hind legs when lowered to the rug. 5. Gently lower the Hare to the rug, tapping its front feet on the rug to encourage it to stand on its toes. Some will gently message the Hare's forehead with the thumb of the right hand to quiet the animal before releasing it; however, I have not found this particularly useful. Slowly slip the left hand from under the hind end, and as the Hare relaxes, remove your right hand from its head and step back to evaluate it. If at any time the Hare starts to struggle during posing, release it and start over again. This method seem to work best if the handlers actions are assertive but not abusive. Also, watch the palm of your right hand because it is in a vulnerable position should the Hare decide to bite. The particular advantage of this method is that it will encouraged the Hare to both stretch and position its body, both front and rear, well off the rug. One breeder doesn't start training hares until they are 10 weeks old. They were told that it is better to let their bones strengthen and I can see the sense in this. This breeder is probably in a small minority who don't start training Hares from a young age. However they find that it is no hindrance to the speed they learn. Conclusion As pointed out at the beginning, this is only a sampling of methods in use to pose Hares. There are probably other methods available and combinations of methods that will induce a Hare to assume the desired pose. However, it is important to note that a Hare will not pose without some effort be expended on the part of the breeder/exhibitor. With the many posing methods practiced by various judges, a breeder can only hope to expose his animals to enough of a variety of methods so that it will respond to the judges handling no matter what technique he uses. However, it means a lot of work by the breeder if he wants his animals to excel. It would be beneficial for both breeders and judges alike if some agreement, formal or informal, could be reached on a "standard" procedure. I have no propositions or suggestions on how such an agreement could be arrived at. A few additional recommendations from the 4-H Rabbit Showmanship   1.  Wear long sleeves to protect your arms from getting scratched. 2.  Handle your rabbit with care. 3.  Handle your rabbit often. 4.  NEVER lift or carry a rabbit by its ears.  This is painful for the rabbit.  Lifting by the ears causes damage to the ear veins.   Also, without the entire body being  supported, when a rabbit kicks to free itself, it may cause bone fractures in its  back or hind legs, and cause injury to nerves or tendons.      5.  NEVER lift a rabbit by its legs.  This is painful, as well as can cause injury as  mentioned in No. 4.    6.  NEVER lift a rabbit by the scruff of its neck without supporting the entire body  weight, as injuries can occur as mentioned in No. 4. 7.Put a rug or piece of carpet on the table or area where you are handling your  rabbit, so it can get a foothold when being worked with.  Smooth surfaces cause  a rabbit to slide, making it hard to handle, groom, and pose.  A rabbit will not  feel secure on smooth places, and may become afraid.       8. Handle your rabbit during the cool part of the day.    9.Handling rabbits when it is too hot can cause unnecessary stress and heat stroke.    10.  Carry your rabbit by tucking its head under your arm while supporting its body  between your side and your same arm.  The rabbit’s eyes should be covered by  your elbow.  Support the hindquarters with your free hand.    Show Preparation  Grooming    1.   Start grooming your rabbit at least six weeks before the show.    2.   Groom in the cool part of the day.    3.   Use a table covered with a rug or piece of carpet as a grooming stand.  4.   Moisten your hands and rub them through the rabbit’s fur (from head to tail)  until it is damp.    5.Once the fur is damp, stroke the rabbit from head to tail several times to remove    dead fur.     6.   Do not rub the fur backwards (from tail to head) as that can break the guard  hairs.    7.  Repeat steps 4 through 6 for several days.    8.  Then continue to groom your rabbit daily by stroking the fur from head to tail  without dampening the fur.  This makes the fur shiny and tight.    9.  Daily grooming improves the appearance of your rabbit, and tames it, making it  easier to handle.    Showmanship    Showmanship is a combination of: (1) your appearance; (2) knowledge about  rabbits; (3) handling and showing your rabbit, including knowing its faults  according to the ARBA breed standard; and (4)sportsmanship and show ring  ethics.    http://florida4h.org/projects/rabbits/ShowRabbits/Activity9_Preparing.html Rabbit Training http://www.justrabbits.com/rabbit-training.html Training Your Rabbit: Reality 101 by Dana Krempels, Ph.D. http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/training.html Word of the Week:  Morning Plant of the Week:  Chickweed   © Copyrighted

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What makes a meatball tender and juicy? The Filler Man knows. We discuss how to make them, how to cook them, and then things get a little bulgur. Recipes: Chicken and Spinach Meatballs; Cafe Lago Meatballs. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Recipes: Chicken and Spinach meatballs SPAGHETTI WITH CAFE LAGO MEATBALLS For sauce:2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, finely chopped, with their juices10 Tbsp. unsalted butter2 medium yellow onions, halved and peeled½ tsp. table salt For meatballs:1 cup fresh bread crumbs1/3 cup whole milk, or more if needed½ lb. ground pork½ lb. ground beef1 cup finely ground (not grated) Parmigiano Reggiano, plus more for serving1/3 cup finely chopped Italian parsley1 tsp. table salt5 grinds black pepper2 large eggs2 large cloves garlic, pressed To serve:1 lb. dried spaghetti To make the sauce, combine the tomatoes, their juices, the butter, onion halves, and salt in a large, wide pan, such as 5-quart Dutch oven. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, at a slow but steady simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 45 minutes, or until droplets of fat float free from the tomato. Taste for seasoning. Remove and discard the onion (or eat them, if desired). Using an immersion blender, process briefly to break up any chunks of tomato. (Alternatively, the back of a wooden spoon works, too.) The sauce will not be perfectly smooth, but its texture should be even. While the sauce cooks, make the meatballs. Put the breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl, and stir to moisten the crumbs evenly. Set aside for 10 minutes, or until the crumbs are swollen and thoroughly saturated. Put the ground meats in a large bowl. Break them up into chunks. Add the Parmigiano Reggiano, parsley, salt, and pepper. In a small bowl, beat the eggs well with a fork. Add the garlic, and beat to mix. Pour into the bowl with the meat. Using your hands, squeeze the milk from the bread crumbs, reserving the milk. Add the bread crumbs to the bowl with the meat. Holding your hand in a claw shape (fingers separated, tensed, and slightly bent) and moving in a strong, quick stirring motion, mix the meats and their seasonings. When the mixture looks well combined, pick it up and turn it over in the bowl, and then mix some more. (Turning it over helps to ensure that no ingredient settles to the bottom and clumps there.) This stirring process should be fairly brief; do not work the meat until it smears on the side of the bowl. Chill until the sauce is ready. When the sauce is ready, remove it from the heat, and keep it close at hand. Remove the meatball mixture from the refrigerator. Moisten your hands with the reserved milk, and then pinch off bits of the mixture and gently roll them into golf ball-size meatballs. Place the meatball in the pan of sauce. Repeat, arranging the meatballs in a single layer in the pan of sauce. Return the pan to the heat, cover, and simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and no longer pink inside. Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water. Drain, and transfer to a serving bowl. Spoon desired amount of sauce onto the pasta, leaving the meatballs in the pan, and toss well. Divide among plates, and top with meatballs and Parmigiano Reggiano. Note: If possible, make the meatballs and sauce a day ahead, or even a few hours ahead, and chill until ready to use. Reheat gently on the stovetop. Yield: 4 to 6 servings

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