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Once called a “unicorn” for her entrepreneurial approach, Vicki Apodaca is a seasoned marketer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Vicki has been a founding member of several tech startups (Phalanx, StellarFi, Joust, and Soply), and have also been through two exits (Joust acquired by ZenBusiness, Starship HSA acquired by Optum). Her passion in go-to-market and marketing strategy has led her to now be a Fractional CMO and Advisor across several startups worldwide. A native Burqueña, Vicki co-founded the New Mexico chapter of Techqueria – a Latinx in tech 501(3)(c) nonprofit – and NMClimate – a community for climate and energy-focused entrepreneurs. She lives in a cozy home with her partner and two Pekingese who run their house. Links NM Lottery Program FiatVentures Advisors site Phalanx site Techqueria New Mexic0 site Atomic 66 site Q Station site SpaceValley Foundation site CNM Ingenuity site nDigitize site Vicki on LinkedIn 

Hey HBs!! The pals are back with HOW THE MARQUESS WAS WON by Julie Anne Long! When we left off, Jules had asked Phoebe to become his mistress and she turned him down HARD. Now these two crazy kids are, unbeknownst to either of them, both heading to London for more balls and other EnglandTimes ish. While Phoebe basks in the glow of being the crowd favorite, he discovers a dastardly wager is behind it. Also, he still needs to marry her friend and why can't she just understand that?! Bonus Content: lost cats, pronouncing "Pekingese" (and discovering how to spell it), more trend setting, doing a big She's All That on her, the Antarctic, pelisses: the trench coats of EnglandTimes, and so much more! Lady Loves: Sabrina: baby powder instead of dry shampoo! There's, shockingly, no noticeable difference. Mel: having a friend like Sabrina who will read out of order even though it HURTS HER to make the recording. It's such a huge act of love! Watch this episode on YOUTUBE! Want to support the show? Rate and review us on your favorite podcast app! It super helps the algorithm connect us to new listeners.  Want more of us? Check out our PATREON! Credits: Theme Music: Brittany Pfantz  Art: Author Kate Prior (her newest release MATED TO MY EX is out now!!)  Want to tell us a story, ask about advertising, or anything else? Email: heavingbosomspodcast (at) gmail  Follow our socials:  Instagram @heavingbosoms Tiktok @heaving_bosoms  Facebook group: the Heaving Bosoms Geriatric Friendship Cult The above contains affiliate links, which means that when purchasing through them, the podcast gets a small percentage without costing you a penny more.

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On What's Trending, Heinz has released the Every Sauce, a combination of 14 flavours, which has divided condiment fans. Also, the annual World's Ugliest Dog contest, held at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California, has revealed the world's ugliest dog, Wild Thang, an 8-year-old Pekingese. Wild Thang, who contracted a virus as a puppy, has permanent damage to his teeth, tongue, and leg, and has never had a hair cut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Brick and mortar shopping has more options, for those who take a chance.By Dj mac1031. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories.This Adult Store was classier than the others he'd visited in the past; clean, well lit, and located in a nicer part of the city than most. The clientele was certainly better; a smattering of well-dressed businessmen and women as opposed to the bald, overweight, sweaty looking slobs who usually frequented some of these establishments.As I browsed the display racks filled with silicone vaginas, prostate stimulators and cock rings, I couldn't shake my feelings of shame and embarrassment. But it had been over a year since my divorce, longer still since the last time I'd gotten laid, and I was getting pretty bored with standard masturbation."Just pick something," I chided myself, "pick something, pay for it and get the fuck out of here. Who gives a fuck what these people think? You'll never see any of them again anyway."Finally, I settled on a rather pricey but realistic looking cunt and ass combo supposedly modeled directly from the anatomy of a porn star whose name I recognized and found attractive.I was wondering to myself how much the mold actually mattered, because ultimately I'd still just be fucking a piece of lubed up silicone, when I plowed right into her.I'd been looking down, trying to hide my face as I approached the counter, already fishing my wallet out of my back pocket so I could cut down how long I had to spend checking out, and never saw her.Both of us let out a yelp at the collision, and the packages we'd each been holding fell to the floor with a clatter.I knew it was a woman more by the feel of her as we'd collided than by sight, and I actively avoided looking at her as I bent down to scoop up both our items.Along with my fake plastic cunt, I found myself picking up a package containing a long, very realistic looking silicone penis, complete with testicles. The label proclaimed in large, bold letters, "Life-like feel, Vibrates! U S B rechargeable! Provides hours of pleasure!"I stood up, trying to brace myself for the humiliation of having to apologize while holding the toy I was planning on masturbating with later."I'm so, "My eyes met hers as I finished standing. "Sorry."She was stunning. Probably a little younger than I; late thirties, early forties, but certainly no older than that.Her straight, fine, chestnut brown hair framed the almost perfect oval of her face with a casual, flowing style, a few random strands hanging loosely over her shapely, rounded cheekbones. If she'd had to color her hair, it didn't show.Her sloping nose tapered to a fine point above her thin yet full pink lips.Her make-up was effective enough to highlight her features without disguising her maturity.But it was her dark brown eyes that captured me. In them, I saw the same fear, embarrassment and humiliation probably reflected in my own eyes, along with a hint of something else I couldn't quite place."It was my fault," she was saying in a sweet yet slightly shaky voice."No, my fault, I wasn't watching where I was going," I countered, trying to be chivalrous while at the same time wanting to simply run and hide.Instead, I stood frozen, staring at her eyes. Her deep, dark eyes.She was speaking. I didn't hear her. "I'm sorry, what?" I said, snapping out of my trance."Um, can I have my, package?" She was struggling to be nonchalant about it, but the flush of her face told a different story."Oh, right. Sorry," I said, handing her the phallic sex toy.We stood silently staring at each other until she finally broke into a foolish grin. "I've probably been in a more embarrassing situation than this before," she chuckled nervously, "but I certainly can't remember when."I found myself laughing as well. "Hey, look, we're both adults. We all have needs. We're supposed to be beyond being ashamed of this by now, aren't we?" I tried to say it with enough casualness that I might actually convince her that I believed my own words.Her laugh became lighter, more genuine. "Yeah, I suppose you're right."Her twinkling eyes fixed on me for a moment, then glanced at the box in my hand featuring the naked porn star with legs agape, alongside the image of the toy replica of her most intimate area, and gave me a wry smile. "Well, enjoy your evening, I suppose.""You too," I called after her stupidly as she headed towards the counter to pay for her new dildo."Fucking idiot!" I cursed myself under my breath, then turned back to the racks.I couldn't go pay for my toy now, not until I was sure she'd checked out and was gone.I found myself staring at a shelf filled with BDSM items of all shapes and sizes, things I'd never be interested in using in a thousand years, for several long minutes.I was just about to brave looking towards the register to see if she was gone when I felt a hand on my shoulder.It was her.Her face was passive, unreadable. But her eyes. Her eyes spoke volumes."Come with me." Without waiting for a reply, she reached out and took the box I was still holding from my hands, put it on a random shelf, then grabbed my hand and led me towards the back of the store.Towards the video booth section.As we brushed past the curtain and entered the shadowy hall, I finally found my voice. "What are you doing? Why are we, "Her head whipped around and her eyes glared at me, not with anger so much as with a sharp intent that told me to just shut the fuck up.So I did. As she continued to pull me down the hall, looking for an unoccupied booth, I noticed her free hand still clutching both her purse and the bag that must contain her newly purchased toy.I also noticed the hand holding mine wore no wedding ring.The sounds of sex echoed all around us, coming from the various video booths. She finally found an empty one and pulled me in behind her, closing the door.The booth was almost completely dark. Reaching into her purse, she came out with a handful of quarters and started plugging them into the slot."What are you, " I tried again, but she cut me off."Do me a favor. Just shut up. Don't ask questions. Don't ruin this," she snapped as the video screen lit up, illuminating the tiny booth in a dim, flickering light as a random porn started to play on the screen.We were now standing face to face, so close her full, rounded breasts were pressed against my chest.As attractive as her body was, feminine curves highlighted in her form fitting yet modest summer dress, it was her eyes that still continued to draw my gaze.They looked back at me with determination. "You're right," she said, "we're both adults. And we both, very obviously, have needs. I'm only going to ask this once. A yes or no will do. Don't ask anything else. Now, do you want me?"I didn't hesitate. "Yes."Her almost stern look loosened and her face relaxed a bit as she smiled.Then she was on her knees and undoing my jeans. She wasted no time in sliding them down along with my boxers with one swift yank, revealing my cock.To my horror, I was completely flaccid.Her eyes, her deep, soulful eyes, looked up at me expectantly. "You can do better than this, right?""Sorry," I stammered. "I'm just, nervous. Wasn't ready or expecting, "What silenced me this time was the feel of her hand as she took my soft member and guided it to her lips.Her tongue darted out playfully for a few moments, licking my tip, before her lips enveloped me, sucking my soft member into her mouth.I looked down to watch her work and again our eyes met. She was doing an amazing job sucking me, her tongue dancing over my shaft as she gulped and slurped greedily. But it was the lustful look in her smoldering eyes that finally got the blood flowing to the right place.I felt myself starting to swell in her mouth. Her gulps quickly became gags as my erection grew, and I saw a grin start to form on the lips now struggling to stretch around my rapidly expanding girth.Saliva dripped from her chin as she finally released my now fully erect cock from her lips with a wet plop. She eyed it lustfully. "Now that's more like it!"She stood quickly, reached into her bag, and pulled out a box of condoms she must have just purchased along with her dildo. Ripping open the box, she handed one to me. "Put it on."While I put the condom on, she slid the straps of her dress off her shoulders then pulled the front down, freeing her breasts. Despite their size and fullness, she'd worn no bra. Her large, hard nipples spoke to her aroused state.Seeing that I'd gotten the condom in place, she quickly turned her back to me, reached under her skirt, yanked down her panties, stepped deftly out of them, and stuffed them in her purse.She then bent forward, presenting her hips towards me, and lifted her skirt.Her ass was rounded and full, fleshed out but not fatty, no cellulite to be seen.The milky curves came together over her plump, pink vulva, covered in fine brown hairs. Her grooming there spoke of a woman who continued to maintain things, but had given up on the more intricate forms of removing hair from delicate places in favor of a more natural look, figuring no one would see the results anyway.Her thick labia were already swollen, moisture glistening between them. I could smell the strong scent of her arousal.Placing both hands up against the wall of the booth, she bent forward as best she could and spread her legs enough to give me full access.She turned her head over her shoulder and again her dark eyes met mine as she implored, "Just fuck me. Fuck me now. Fuck me hard. And don't hold back."I didn't think. I just obeyed. I paused only long enough to line up the throbbing, swollen head of my now raging hard-on with the gaping, slick opening of her cunt before plunging in to the hilt.Her gasp, a mix of pain and pleasure, echoed in the tiny booth. "Fuck, that's DEEP!"My hands grabbed her hips and I began pounding her; no warm up, no teasing, no gentle foreplay.And no mercy. Pulling out to the tip on every stroke out, slamming balls deep on every thrust in, the entire booth shook violently as I fucked her with all my might."That's it," she gasped. "Harder! Fuck me harder! Yes! Right there! Fuck! Don't stop! Don't you fucking stop! Fuck me! Fuck me!"Letting go of her hips, I grasped a handful of her hair in my fist and pulled her head back, then turned it towards me. I wanted her to watch me fuck her, I wanted to see the lust in those dark, smokey eyes."That's right, pull my hair," she purred. "Fuck me rough. Fuck me like a whore."I locked eyes with her as I continued to tug her hair. I lifted my free hand above my head, holding it there just long enough for her to register my intent before bringing it back down with a crack across her padded ass.She yelped repeatedly each time I spanked her, switching from one side to the other, leaving angry red marks on her bottom.A slew of filth and profanity flowed nonstop from her soft, supple lips. "Yes, spank my ass! Ouch! Fuck, that hurts! Do it again! Yes! Fuck yes! Now pound me harder! Fuck my cunt! I can feel that cock! That fucking big cock! So fucking deep! Harder! Harder! Right there! Yes! Oh yes, that cock's gonna make me cum! Oh, yes, yes, yes!"Her words became wails as I felt her cunt tighten, then gush with a warm spring of slick fluids, flowing out around my shaft, coating the latex condom in shimmering streams of thick white cream.I slowed and eventually stopped, needing a moment to cool off. There was no air conditioning in the booth, and I was now soaked in sweat. My heart was racing like a jackhammer.I looked down at my shaft, still poised at the opening of her now dripping vagina, and saw it still coated in her thick cream. Without thinking, I reached down and scooped some up, bringing my sticky fingers to my nose to inhale her, then to my lips to taste. Both were utterly divine."Why did you, stop?" she asked, panting heavily."Needed to, catch my breath," I gasped. "I'm not as young as I used to be."Her face relented, showing me some sympathy. But her eyes said she wasn't done with me just yet.Straightening up somewhat, she took my arms and wrapped them around her, placing my hands on her swollen breasts. I could feel her heart racing beneath them. Her nipples were swollen, and she cooed softly as I pulled and twisted them with my fingers.She turned her head towards me, her face so close that I could smell the tobacco from the cigarette she must have smoked before coming in here on her breath. Her skin shone with perspiration."You're not done, are you?"Instead of answering, I crouched down enough to once again poise my cock at her entrance."Good, oh good," she purred as she reached between her legs and guided me back inside her.Her hand remained there, working her clit, as I began to thrust.In this position I could not manage long strokes, so instead my cock remained buried deep in her cunt as I rocked my hips back and forth against her ass.

 Brick and mortar shopping has more options, for those who take a chance.By Dj mac1031. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories.This Adult Store was classier than the others he'd visited in the past; clean, well lit, and located in a nicer part of the city than most. The clientele was certainly better; a smattering of well-dressed businessmen and women as opposed to the bald, overweight, sweaty looking slobs who usually frequented some of these establishments.As I browsed the display racks filled with silicone vaginas, prostate stimulators and cock rings, I couldn't shake my feelings of shame and embarrassment. But it had been over a year since my divorce, longer still since the last time I'd gotten laid, and I was getting pretty bored with standard masturbation."Just pick something," I chided myself, "pick something, pay for it and get the fuck out of here. Who gives a fuck what these people think? You'll never see any of them again anyway."Finally, I settled on a rather pricey but realistic looking cunt and ass combo supposedly modeled directly from the anatomy of a porn star whose name I recognized and found attractive.I was wondering to myself how much the mold actually mattered, because ultimately I'd still just be fucking a piece of lubed up silicone, when I plowed right into her.I'd been looking down, trying to hide my face as I approached the counter, already fishing my wallet out of my back pocket so I could cut down how long I had to spend checking out, and never saw her.Both of us let out a yelp at the collision, and the packages we'd each been holding fell to the floor with a clatter.I knew it was a woman more by the feel of her as we'd collided than by sight, and I actively avoided looking at her as I bent down to scoop up both our items.Along with my fake plastic cunt, I found myself picking up a package containing a long, very realistic looking silicone penis, complete with testicles. The label proclaimed in large, bold letters, "Life-like feel, Vibrates! U S B rechargeable! Provides hours of pleasure!"I stood up, trying to brace myself for the humiliation of having to apologize while holding the toy I was planning on masturbating with later."I'm so, "My eyes met hers as I finished standing. "Sorry."She was stunning. Probably a little younger than I; late thirties, early forties, but certainly no older than that.Her straight, fine, chestnut brown hair framed the almost perfect oval of her face with a casual, flowing style, a few random strands hanging loosely over her shapely, rounded cheekbones. If she'd had to color her hair, it didn't show.Her sloping nose tapered to a fine point above her thin yet full pink lips.Her make-up was effective enough to highlight her features without disguising her maturity.But it was her dark brown eyes that captured me. In them, I saw the same fear, embarrassment and humiliation probably reflected in my own eyes, along with a hint of something else I couldn't quite place."It was my fault," she was saying in a sweet yet slightly shaky voice."No, my fault, I wasn't watching where I was going," I countered, trying to be chivalrous while at the same time wanting to simply run and hide.Instead, I stood frozen, staring at her eyes. Her deep, dark eyes.She was speaking. I didn't hear her. "I'm sorry, what?" I said, snapping out of my trance."Um, can I have my, package?" She was struggling to be nonchalant about it, but the flush of her face told a different story."Oh, right. Sorry," I said, handing her the phallic sex toy.We stood silently staring at each other until she finally broke into a foolish grin. "I've probably been in a more embarrassing situation than this before," she chuckled nervously, "but I certainly can't remember when."I found myself laughing as well. "Hey, look, we're both adults. We all have needs. We're supposed to be beyond being ashamed of this by now, aren't we?" I tried to say it with enough casualness that I might actually convince her that I believed my own words.Her laugh became lighter, more genuine. "Yeah, I suppose you're right."Her twinkling eyes fixed on me for a moment, then glanced at the box in my hand featuring the naked porn star with legs agape, alongside the image of the toy replica of her most intimate area, and gave me a wry smile. "Well, enjoy your evening, I suppose.""You too," I called after her stupidly as she headed towards the counter to pay for her new dildo."Fucking idiot!" I cursed myself under my breath, then turned back to the racks.I couldn't go pay for my toy now, not until I was sure she'd checked out and was gone.I found myself staring at a shelf filled with BDSM items of all shapes and sizes, things I'd never be interested in using in a thousand years, for several long minutes.I was just about to brave looking towards the register to see if she was gone when I felt a hand on my shoulder.It was her.Her face was passive, unreadable. But her eyes. Her eyes spoke volumes."Come with me." Without waiting for a reply, she reached out and took the box I was still holding from my hands, put it on a random shelf, then grabbed my hand and led me towards the back of the store.Towards the video booth section.As we brushed past the curtain and entered the shadowy hall, I finally found my voice. "What are you doing? Why are we, "Her head whipped around and her eyes glared at me, not with anger so much as with a sharp intent that told me to just shut the fuck up.So I did. As she continued to pull me down the hall, looking for an unoccupied booth, I noticed her free hand still clutching both her purse and the bag that must contain her newly purchased toy.I also noticed the hand holding mine wore no wedding ring.The sounds of sex echoed all around us, coming from the various video booths. She finally found an empty one and pulled me in behind her, closing the door.The booth was almost completely dark. Reaching into her purse, she came out with a handful of quarters and started plugging them into the slot."What are you, " I tried again, but she cut me off."Do me a favor. Just shut up. Don't ask questions. Don't ruin this," she snapped as the video screen lit up, illuminating the tiny booth in a dim, flickering light as a random porn started to play on the screen.We were now standing face to face, so close her full, rounded breasts were pressed against my chest.As attractive as her body was, feminine curves highlighted in her form fitting yet modest summer dress, it was her eyes that still continued to draw my gaze.They looked back at me with determination. "You're right," she said, "we're both adults. And we both, very obviously, have needs. I'm only going to ask this once. A yes or no will do. Don't ask anything else. Now, do you want me?"I didn't hesitate. "Yes."Her almost stern look loosened and her face relaxed a bit as she smiled.Then she was on her knees and undoing my jeans. She wasted no time in sliding them down along with my boxers with one swift yank, revealing my cock.To my horror, I was completely flaccid.Her eyes, her deep, soulful eyes, looked up at me expectantly. "You can do better than this, right?""Sorry," I stammered. "I'm just, nervous. Wasn't ready or expecting, "What silenced me this time was the feel of her hand as she took my soft member and guided it to her lips.Her tongue darted out playfully for a few moments, licking my tip, before her lips enveloped me, sucking my soft member into her mouth.I looked down to watch her work and again our eyes met. She was doing an amazing job sucking me, her tongue dancing over my shaft as she gulped and slurped greedily. But it was the lustful look in her smoldering eyes that finally got the blood flowing to the right place.I felt myself starting to swell in her mouth. Her gulps quickly became gags as my erection grew, and I saw a grin start to form on the lips now struggling to stretch around my rapidly expanding girth.Saliva dripped from her chin as she finally released my now fully erect cock from her lips with a wet plop. She eyed it lustfully. "Now that's more like it!"She stood quickly, reached into her bag, and pulled out a box of condoms she must have just purchased along with her dildo. Ripping open the box, she handed one to me. "Put it on."While I put the condom on, she slid the straps of her dress off her shoulders then pulled the front down, freeing her breasts. Despite their size and fullness, she'd worn no bra. Her large, hard nipples spoke to her aroused state.Seeing that I'd gotten the condom in place, she quickly turned her back to me, reached under her skirt, yanked down her panties, stepped deftly out of them, and stuffed them in her purse.She then bent forward, presenting her hips towards me, and lifted her skirt.Her ass was rounded and full, fleshed out but not fatty, no cellulite to be seen.The milky curves came together over her plump, pink vulva, covered in fine brown hairs. Her grooming there spoke of a woman who continued to maintain things, but had given up on the more intricate forms of removing hair from delicate places in favor of a more natural look, figuring no one would see the results anyway.Her thick labia were already swollen, moisture glistening between them. I could smell the strong scent of her arousal.Placing both hands up against the wall of the booth, she bent forward as best she could and spread her legs enough to give me full access.She turned her head over her shoulder and again her dark eyes met mine as she implored, "Just fuck me. Fuck me now. Fuck me hard. And don't hold back."I didn't think. I just obeyed. I paused only long enough to line up the throbbing, swollen head of my now raging hard-on with the gaping, slick opening of her cunt before plunging in to the hilt.Her gasp, a mix of pain and pleasure, echoed in the tiny booth. "Fuck, that's DEEP!"My hands grabbed her hips and I began pounding her; no warm up, no teasing, no gentle foreplay.And no mercy. Pulling out to the tip on every stroke out, slamming balls deep on every thrust in, the entire booth shook violently as I fucked her with all my might."That's it," she gasped. "Harder! Fuck me harder! Yes! Right there! Fuck! Don't stop! Don't you fucking stop! Fuck me! Fuck me!"Letting go of her hips, I grasped a handful of her hair in my fist and pulled her head back, then turned it towards me. I wanted her to watch me fuck her, I wanted to see the lust in those dark, smokey eyes."That's right, pull my hair," she purred. "Fuck me rough. Fuck me like a whore."I locked eyes with her as I continued to tug her hair. I lifted my free hand above my head, holding it there just long enough for her to register my intent before bringing it back down with a crack across her padded ass.She yelped repeatedly each time I spanked her, switching from one side to the other, leaving angry red marks on her bottom.A slew of filth and profanity flowed nonstop from her soft, supple lips. "Yes, spank my ass! Ouch! Fuck, that hurts! Do it again! Yes! Fuck yes! Now pound me harder! Fuck my cunt! I can feel that cock! That fucking big cock! So fucking deep! Harder! Harder! Right there! Yes! Oh yes, that cock's gonna make me cum! Oh, yes, yes, yes!"Her words became wails as I felt her cunt tighten, then gush with a warm spring of slick fluids, flowing out around my shaft, coating the latex condom in shimmering streams of thick white cream.I slowed and eventually stopped, needing a moment to cool off. There was no air conditioning in the booth, and I was now soaked in sweat. My heart was racing like a jackhammer.I looked down at my shaft, still poised at the opening of her now dripping vagina, and saw it still coated in her thick cream. Without thinking, I reached down and scooped some up, bringing my sticky fingers to my nose to inhale her, then to my lips to taste. Both were utterly divine."Why did you, stop?" she asked, panting heavily."Needed to, catch my breath," I gasped. "I'm not as young as I used to be."Her face relented, showing me some sympathy. But her eyes said she wasn't done with me just yet.Straightening up somewhat, she took my arms and wrapped them around her, placing my hands on her swollen breasts. I could feel her heart racing beneath them. Her nipples were swollen, and she cooed softly as I pulled and twisted them with my fingers.She turned her head towards me, her face so close that I could smell the tobacco from the cigarette she must have smoked before coming in here on her breath. Her skin shone with perspiration."You're not done, are you?"Instead of answering, I crouched down enough to once again poise my cock at her entrance."Good, oh good," she purred as she reached between her legs and guided me back inside her.Her hand remained there, working her clit, as I began to thrust.In this position I could not manage long strokes, so instead my cock remained buried deep in her cunt as I rocked my hips back and forth against her ass.

 Brick and mortar shopping has more options, for those who take a chance.By Dj mac1031. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories.This Adult Store was classier than the others he'd visited in the past; clean, well lit, and located in a nicer part of the city than most. The clientele was certainly better; a smattering of well-dressed businessmen and women as opposed to the bald, overweight, sweaty looking slobs who usually frequented some of these establishments.As I browsed the display racks filled with silicone vaginas, prostate stimulators and cock rings, I couldn't shake my feelings of shame and embarrassment. But it had been over a year since my divorce, longer still since the last time I'd gotten laid, and I was getting pretty bored with standard masturbation."Just pick something," I chided myself, "pick something, pay for it and get the fuck out of here. Who gives a fuck what these people think? You'll never see any of them again anyway."Finally, I settled on a rather pricey but realistic looking cunt and ass combo supposedly modeled directly from the anatomy of a porn star whose name I recognized and found attractive.I was wondering to myself how much the mold actually mattered, because ultimately I'd still just be fucking a piece of lubed up silicone, when I plowed right into her.I'd been looking down, trying to hide my face as I approached the counter, already fishing my wallet out of my back pocket so I could cut down how long I had to spend checking out, and never saw her.Both of us let out a yelp at the collision, and the packages we'd each been holding fell to the floor with a clatter.I knew it was a woman more by the feel of her as we'd collided than by sight, and I actively avoided looking at her as I bent down to scoop up both our items.Along with my fake plastic cunt, I found myself picking up a package containing a long, very realistic looking silicone penis, complete with testicles. The label proclaimed in large, bold letters, "Life-like feel, Vibrates! U S B rechargeable! Provides hours of pleasure!"I stood up, trying to brace myself for the humiliation of having to apologize while holding the toy I was planning on masturbating with later."I'm so, "My eyes met hers as I finished standing. "Sorry."She was stunning. Probably a little younger than I; late thirties, early forties, but certainly no older than that.Her straight, fine, chestnut brown hair framed the almost perfect oval of her face with a casual, flowing style, a few random strands hanging loosely over her shapely, rounded cheekbones. If she'd had to color her hair, it didn't show.Her sloping nose tapered to a fine point above her thin yet full pink lips.Her make-up was effective enough to highlight her features without disguising her maturity.But it was her dark brown eyes that captured me. In them, I saw the same fear, embarrassment and humiliation probably reflected in my own eyes, along with a hint of something else I couldn't quite place."It was my fault," she was saying in a sweet yet slightly shaky voice."No, my fault, I wasn't watching where I was going," I countered, trying to be chivalrous while at the same time wanting to simply run and hide.Instead, I stood frozen, staring at her eyes. Her deep, dark eyes.She was speaking. I didn't hear her. "I'm sorry, what?" I said, snapping out of my trance."Um, can I have my, package?" She was struggling to be nonchalant about it, but the flush of her face told a different story."Oh, right. Sorry," I said, handing her the phallic sex toy.We stood silently staring at each other until she finally broke into a foolish grin. "I've probably been in a more embarrassing situation than this before," she chuckled nervously, "but I certainly can't remember when."I found myself laughing as well. "Hey, look, we're both adults. We all have needs. We're supposed to be beyond being ashamed of this by now, aren't we?" I tried to say it with enough casualness that I might actually convince her that I believed my own words.Her laugh became lighter, more genuine. "Yeah, I suppose you're right."Her twinkling eyes fixed on me for a moment, then glanced at the box in my hand featuring the naked porn star with legs agape, alongside the image of the toy replica of her most intimate area, and gave me a wry smile. "Well, enjoy your evening, I suppose.""You too," I called after her stupidly as she headed towards the counter to pay for her new dildo."Fucking idiot!" I cursed myself under my breath, then turned back to the racks.I couldn't go pay for my toy now, not until I was sure she'd checked out and was gone.I found myself staring at a shelf filled with BDSM items of all shapes and sizes, things I'd never be interested in using in a thousand years, for several long minutes.I was just about to brave looking towards the register to see if she was gone when I felt a hand on my shoulder.It was her.Her face was passive, unreadable. But her eyes. Her eyes spoke volumes."Come with me." Without waiting for a reply, she reached out and took the box I was still holding from my hands, put it on a random shelf, then grabbed my hand and led me towards the back of the store.Towards the video booth section.As we brushed past the curtain and entered the shadowy hall, I finally found my voice. "What are you doing? Why are we, "Her head whipped around and her eyes glared at me, not with anger so much as with a sharp intent that told me to just shut the fuck up.So I did. As she continued to pull me down the hall, looking for an unoccupied booth, I noticed her free hand still clutching both her purse and the bag that must contain her newly purchased toy.I also noticed the hand holding mine wore no wedding ring.The sounds of sex echoed all around us, coming from the various video booths. She finally found an empty one and pulled me in behind her, closing the door.The booth was almost completely dark. Reaching into her purse, she came out with a handful of quarters and started plugging them into the slot."What are you, " I tried again, but she cut me off."Do me a favor. Just shut up. Don't ask questions. Don't ruin this," she snapped as the video screen lit up, illuminating the tiny booth in a dim, flickering light as a random porn started to play on the screen.We were now standing face to face, so close her full, rounded breasts were pressed against my chest.As attractive as her body was, feminine curves highlighted in her form fitting yet modest summer dress, it was her eyes that still continued to draw my gaze.They looked back at me with determination. "You're right," she said, "we're both adults. And we both, very obviously, have needs. I'm only going to ask this once. A yes or no will do. Don't ask anything else. Now, do you want me?"I didn't hesitate. "Yes."Her almost stern look loosened and her face relaxed a bit as she smiled.Then she was on her knees and undoing my jeans. She wasted no time in sliding them down along with my boxers with one swift yank, revealing my cock.To my horror, I was completely flaccid.Her eyes, her deep, soulful eyes, looked up at me expectantly. "You can do better than this, right?""Sorry," I stammered. "I'm just, nervous. Wasn't ready or expecting, "What silenced me this time was the feel of her hand as she took my soft member and guided it to her lips.Her tongue darted out playfully for a few moments, licking my tip, before her lips enveloped me, sucking my soft member into her mouth.I looked down to watch her work and again our eyes met. She was doing an amazing job sucking me, her tongue dancing over my shaft as she gulped and slurped greedily. But it was the lustful look in her smoldering eyes that finally got the blood flowing to the right place.I felt myself starting to swell in her mouth. Her gulps quickly became gags as my erection grew, and I saw a grin start to form on the lips now struggling to stretch around my rapidly expanding girth.Saliva dripped from her chin as she finally released my now fully erect cock from her lips with a wet plop. She eyed it lustfully. "Now that's more like it!"She stood quickly, reached into her bag, and pulled out a box of condoms she must have just purchased along with her dildo. Ripping open the box, she handed one to me. "Put it on."While I put the condom on, she slid the straps of her dress off her shoulders then pulled the front down, freeing her breasts. Despite their size and fullness, she'd worn no bra. Her large, hard nipples spoke to her aroused state.Seeing that I'd gotten the condom in place, she quickly turned her back to me, reached under her skirt, yanked down her panties, stepped deftly out of them, and stuffed them in her purse.She then bent forward, presenting her hips towards me, and lifted her skirt.Her ass was rounded and full, fleshed out but not fatty, no cellulite to be seen.The milky curves came together over her plump, pink vulva, covered in fine brown hairs. Her grooming there spoke of a woman who continued to maintain things, but had given up on the more intricate forms of removing hair from delicate places in favor of a more natural look, figuring no one would see the results anyway.Her thick labia were already swollen, moisture glistening between them. I could smell the strong scent of her arousal.Placing both hands up against the wall of the booth, she bent forward as best she could and spread her legs enough to give me full access.She turned her head over her shoulder and again her dark eyes met mine as she implored, "Just fuck me. Fuck me now. Fuck me hard. And don't hold back."I didn't think. I just obeyed. I paused only long enough to line up the throbbing, swollen head of my now raging hard-on with the gaping, slick opening of her cunt before plunging in to the hilt.Her gasp, a mix of pain and pleasure, echoed in the tiny booth. "Fuck, that's DEEP!"My hands grabbed her hips and I began pounding her; no warm up, no teasing, no gentle foreplay.And no mercy. Pulling out to the tip on every stroke out, slamming balls deep on every thrust in, the entire booth shook violently as I fucked her with all my might."That's it," she gasped. "Harder! Fuck me harder! Yes! Right there! Fuck! Don't stop! Don't you fucking stop! Fuck me! Fuck me!"Letting go of her hips, I grasped a handful of her hair in my fist and pulled her head back, then turned it towards me. I wanted her to watch me fuck her, I wanted to see the lust in those dark, smokey eyes."That's right, pull my hair," she purred. "Fuck me rough. Fuck me like a whore."I locked eyes with her as I continued to tug her hair. I lifted my free hand above my head, holding it there just long enough for her to register my intent before bringing it back down with a crack across her padded ass.She yelped repeatedly each time I spanked her, switching from one side to the other, leaving angry red marks on her bottom.A slew of filth and profanity flowed nonstop from her soft, supple lips. "Yes, spank my ass! Ouch! Fuck, that hurts! Do it again! Yes! Fuck yes! Now pound me harder! Fuck my cunt! I can feel that cock! That fucking big cock! So fucking deep! Harder! Harder! Right there! Yes! Oh yes, that cock's gonna make me cum! Oh, yes, yes, yes!"Her words became wails as I felt her cunt tighten, then gush with a warm spring of slick fluids, flowing out around my shaft, coating the latex condom in shimmering streams of thick white cream.I slowed and eventually stopped, needing a moment to cool off. There was no air conditioning in the booth, and I was now soaked in sweat. My heart was racing like a jackhammer.I looked down at my shaft, still poised at the opening of her now dripping vagina, and saw it still coated in her thick cream. Without thinking, I reached down and scooped some up, bringing my sticky fingers to my nose to inhale her, then to my lips to taste. Both were utterly divine."Why did you, stop?" she asked, panting heavily."Needed to, catch my breath," I gasped. "I'm not as young as I used to be."Her face relented, showing me some sympathy. But her eyes said she wasn't done with me just yet.Straightening up somewhat, she took my arms and wrapped them around her, placing my hands on her swollen breasts. I could feel her heart racing beneath them. Her nipples were swollen, and she cooed softly as I pulled and twisted them with my fingers.She turned her head towards me, her face so close that I could smell the tobacco from the cigarette she must have smoked before coming in here on her breath. Her skin shone with perspiration."You're not done, are you?"Instead of answering, I crouched down enough to once again poise my cock at her entrance."Good, oh good," she purred as she reached between her legs and guided me back inside her.Her hand remained there, working her clit, as I began to thrust.In this position I could not manage long strokes, so instead my cock remained buried deep in her cunt as I rocked my hips back and forth against her ass.

In this last episode of our second season, we explore the remarkable journey of Beth MacLeod, a devoted dog lover and professional trainer living just outside Boston, United States. With a lifelong passion for dogs, Beth shares how a single book transformed her approach to dog training in the late '90s, leading to a career dedicated to enhancing the bond between dogs and their people."What I thought a dog was, became something totally different." Since then, Beth MacLeod has been devoted to changing people's perspectives. She serves as the Director of Training and Behavior at a local humane society and runs a business focused on helping dogs and their owners overcome behavioral challenges. Having lived with dogs almost all her life, she currently shares a home with three beloved dogs: two Goldens and a senior Pekingese, who all play a central role in her dreams and daily life.This episode delves into the philosophy that dogs are more than pets; they are friends and family members who fill our lives with joy. Our guest emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting dogs for who they are, fostering a relationship built on trust and mutual respect, and how OneMind Dogs has helped her on this journey.Listen to the episode and get inspired by stories of personal growth, the transformative power of positive reinforcement, and great stories from her experiences as a behaviorist and work at the local humane society. Visit OneMind Dogs and learn more about the dog's perspective!Do you have a new dog at home? Or do you want to start it all over?Start the OneMind Dogs puppy training program today and get the OneMind Dogs team's support. To get the podcast newsletter, sign up here!

Liver shunts (technically called portosystemic shunts) are not that common in dogs, but if you are an aficionado of certain breeds or if your dog develops liver disease, you may find yourself in desperate need of information. Read on to learn all about liver shunts in dogs. What Is a Liver Shunt? First, we need to review some canine anatomy and physiology. A network of veins (called the portal system) drains blood away from the digestive tract. This blood carries nutrients, hormones, and waste material and is supposed to enter the liver before it travels to the rest of the body. The liver takes what it needs to function properly and also detoxifies the blood before sending it onward. A shunt is defined as a passage “that allows the flow of materials between two structures that are not usually connected.” A portosystemic shunt is, specifically, an abnormal blood vessel (or vessels) that connects the “portal” system draining the digestive tract to the “systemic” circulatory system feeding the rest of the body, thereby bypassing the liver. Causes of Liver Shunts in Dogs Liver shunts can be divided into two categories: those that are present at birth (congenital shunts) and those that develop later in life (acquired shunts). Congenital shunts are most common, being responsible for approximately 80 percent of cases. Dogs are usually quite young (less than 3 years old) when they start experiencing symptoms. A genetic cause is known for some breeds and suspected in others. Breeds at higher than average risk for congenital liver shunts include the Yorkshire Terrier, Dachshund, Maltese, Miniature Schnauzer, Lhasa Apso, Bichon Frise, Shih Tzu, Havanese, Toy and Miniature Poodle, Pekingese, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherd, Irish Wolfhound, Old English Sheepdog, Samoyed, Irish Setter, Labrador Retriever, Doberman Pinscher, Golden Retriever, and German Shepherd. Acquired shunts typically develop when blood pressure within the veins connecting the digestive tract to the liver becomes elevated—most often because of diseases that cause liver scarring (cirrhosis). Dogs with acquired liver shunts tend to experience symptoms when they are older in comparison to those diagnosed with congenital shunts. Symptoms of Liver Shunts in Dogs Dogs with liver shunts generally have some combination of the following symptoms: Poor growth (congenital shunts) Poor appetite and/or eating unusual things Weight loss Increased thirst and urination Difficulty urinating or blood in the urine due to the formation of bladder stones Vomiting, which may contain blood Diarrhea, which may contain blood Behavioral changes like mental dullness, staring vacantly, poor vision, unsteadiness, circling, and head pressing   Diagnosing Liver Shunts in Dogs These symptoms are obviously not unique to liver shunts. A veterinarian will start the diagnostic process by taking a complete health history, performing a physical examination, and running some basic tests such as blood work and a urinalysis. If he or she thinks that a liver shunt is likely, additional testing will be necessary to reach a definitive diagnosis. Possibilities include bile acid tests, blood ammonia levels, abdominal X-rays, abdominal ultrasound, and advanced imaging studies. Your veterinarian can discuss the pros and cons of each test with you based on the specifics of your dog's case. Treatment for Liver Shunts in Dogs The type of liver shunt that a dog has and their age and overall condition determines what type of treatment is best. Most small breed dogs who have congenital shunts have just one abnormal blood vessel that is located outside of the liver. These are the most amenable to surgical correction. A single shunt that is located within the liver itself is more common in large breed dogs. These are still usually best treated with surgery, but the procedure is a little more difficult. Dogs with acquired shunts tend to have multiple, abnormal vessels and may be poorer candidates for surgery due to their underlying illness. Surgery for liver shunts centers on blocking the flow of blood through the abnormal vessels so that more of it travels through the liver. This can involve the application of devices specifically designed to do this (e.g., ameroid constrictors or cellophane bands) or tying off the vessels with suture material. Oftentimes, the abnormal vessels cannot be completely blocked off all at once without the dog developing serious side effects like intestinal damage. Ameroid constrictors and cellophane bands are designed to get around this problem since they cause the vessel to narrow over time, which gives the body a chance to adjust. Medical management for liver shunts can be used to improve a dog's condition prior to surgery, when surgery is not in a dog's best interests, or when surgery is unable to entirely correct the problem. Veterinarians typically prescribe a diet that has just enough protein for the dog but no “extra,” which reduces the byproducts of protein digestion (e.g., ammonia) that can make a dog's symptoms worse. Research indicates that soy protein may be a better option in comparison to meat-based sources of protein. Feeding several smaller meals throughout the day is also beneficial. Medications also play an important role in the medical management of liver shunts. Antibiotics are prescribed to reduce the number of bacteria in the gut, and enemas can be given to physically remove feces and bacteria from the colon. Oral lactulose, a type of indigestible sugar, is used to encourage rapid transit of stool through the intestinal tract and to lower the pH within the gut, which reduces the absorption of ammonia. Prognosis for Liver Shunts in Dogs Approximately one-third of dogs with liver shunts can be successfully managed with dietary changes and medications, according to Dr. Karen Tobias, professor of small animal soft tissue surgery and a board-certified surgeon at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Dogs who have liver shunts that are located outside of the liver and that are surgically corrected using ameroid constrictors or cellophane bands have the best prognosis, with around 85 percent being clinically normal several months after surgery, according to Tobias. In comparison, dogs with shunts that are located within the liver have a greater risk of complications although many still do very well after surgery.

Man's Best Friend, that's right we are talking about dogs. The Rocky Mountain Elk migration is underway, learn where you can go to see it first hand and we discuss the hot debate regarding wolves. This is Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' and Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt with the radio show The Bend Radio Show & Podcast, your news outlet for the latest in the Outdoors & Western Lifestyle! Episode 157 Details     BEC & Tigger are one week away from opening deer rifle season in their neck of the woods. Now is the time to take those last few practice shots. BEC loves to quote, "Aim Small, Miss Small" in which Tigger always loves to give her a hard time reminding her that's from the movie "The Patriot"... not a BEC quote!   NEWS   RECORD WALLEYE CAUGHT     South Dakota's famed Lake Oahe, a reservoir inside the Missouri River water system, has produced what is speculated to be the next South Dakota state-record walleye. Aaron Schuck of Bismarck, North Dakota was fishing with a deep diving crankbait when a whopper walleye struck his plug. Official weighing on certified scales took place at Oahe Sunset Lodge and Steakhouse by the owner Lisa Moser, located near the town of Pollock, South Dakota. Aaron Shuck's walleye measured 33 inches in length with a heavy weight of 16.5 pounds beating a 23-year-old record! BEC has fished this area many times, both open water and ice fishing. Two thumbs up, it is BEC Approved! Looking for a great guide with accommodations? BEC recommends Loebs Lake Oahe Guide Service out of Pollock, SD. Give Josh a call and tell him that Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' said to!   Josh Loebs, Fishing Guide Loebs Lake Oahe Guide Service https://loebslakeoaheguideservice.com/ E: loebslakeoahe@gmail.com P: 701.426.5832   WILDLIFE TRAFFIC JAMS IN COLORADO         Tis the season that the quaint town of Estes Park, Colorado one of the entrances to the Rocky Mountain National Park is taken over by elk. Twice yearly elk migrations occur as large bunches of elk move out of the park and make a pit stop in Estes Park. Traffic jams occur as the elk cross streets or from gawking tourists trying to get pictures of these massive animals bedded down in residents' front yards to experience the golf course closed as it is a favorite hangout for the elk. The migration is not a quick one either, can take a couple of weeks as the various bunches move leisurely. The fall migration is a must-see as the massive bulls are herding the females but it is to be viewed with caution. The rut is on and the bulls can be aggressive. Check out thebendshow.com for videos of the Elk taking over Estes Park, Colorado.   MAN'S BEST FRIEND, THE DOG   Dogs are often one's first pet and are often looked upon as a member of the family. This week Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt tests Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' on her knowledge of the four-legged, Man's Best Friend... The Dog. A fun round of Did You Knows, Facts, and the first part of a two-part "Dog Discussion". Tigger is a cattle dog trainer, having worked with many border collies and other cattle dog breeds. These dogs are both part of the livelihood on the ranch but also become parts of the family.   DID YOU KNOW... Did you know a dog's nose print is unique, just like a person's fingerprint. Did you know a dog's sense of smell is extraordinary as it has as many as 300 million receptors while a human nose only as about 5 million. Did you know dogs when sleeping curl up in a ball to protect their organs? It is a natural instinct that goes back to when they were wild, before domestication, and vulnerable to predator attacks. Did you know that 3 (THREE) dogs survived the Titanic sinking? The dogs were in first class, including a pomeranian puppy that the owner wrapped in a blanket, acting as though it was a baby! Then another pomeranian and a Pekingese were rescued. (Sorry Jack... But Rose made it!... Barely) Did you know the tallest dog ever was a Great Dane measuring 44" tall! Did you know a Greyhound could beat a Cheetah in a LONG Distance Race! WESTERN STYLE Looking for the latest in Western fashion and style? Medora Boot and Western Wear keep both Tigger & BEC in the boots they love, the jeans that fit, and the latest styles of shirts, jackets, and more. Check out MedoraBoot.com located in historic Medora, North Dakota in the Badlands. Online ordering and shipping are available in time for the holidays! RICHELLE BARRETT, THE PRAIRIE CROCUS Author and photographer Richelle Barrett, aka The Prairie Crocus, from northern Montana shares words again this week from the saddle on how to look for good in your day, your surroundings. Look forward to hearing her words in the coming weeks.  Order the perfect gift for the upcoming holidays, Richelle has her latest book out now “Anthology” as well as a calendar for 2024 on sale now at Prairie-Crocus.com and black & white note cards. Be sure to follow her on Facebook as over 25,000 followers do daily. Facebook & Instagram: @theprairiecrocus Order Here: https://www.prairie-crocus.com/ FIELD REPORTS & COMMENTS Call or Text your questions, or comments to 305-900-BEND or 305-900-2363 Or email BendRadioShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @thebendshow https://www.facebook.com/thebendshow SUBSCRIBE to The Bend YouTube Channel. Website: TheBendShow.com https://thebendshow.com/ #catchBECifyoucan #tiggerandbec #outdoors #travel #cowboys The Outdoors, Rural America, And Wildlife Conservation are Center-Stage. AND how is that? Because Tigger & BEC… Live This Lifestyle. Learn more about Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/ WESTERN LIFESTYLE & THE OUTDOORS Tigger & BEC are News Broadcasters that represent the Working Ranch world, Rodeo, and the Western Way of Life as well as advocate for the Outdoors and Wildlife Conservation. Outdoorsmen themselves, this duo strives to provide the hunter, adventurer, cowboy, cowgirl, rancher and/or successful farmer, and anyone interested in agriculture with the knowledge, education, and tools needed to bring high-quality beef and the wild game harvested to your table for dinner. They understand the importance in sharing meals with family, cooking the fruits of our labor and fish from our adventures, and learning to understand the importance of making memories in the outdoors. Appreciate God's Country. United together, this duo offers a glimpse into and speaks about what life truly is like at the end of dirt roads and off the beaten path. Tigger & BEC look forward to hearing from you, answering your questions and sharing in the journey of making your life a success story. Adventure Awaits Around The Bend. 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Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is a degenerative disease that can affect your dog's spinal cord and causes a range of painful mobility issues. What is IVDD? Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD) in dogs can also be described as a ruptured, slipped, bulging or herniated disk. This condition is most commonly seen in beagles, dachshunds, Pekingese, Shih Tzus, basset hounds, or American cocker spaniels but may occur in dogs of any breed.  What causes IVDD in dogs? Intervertebral Disc Disease is an age-related, gradual degenerative process that affects the spinal cord of the dog over a period of time, often undetected. Even with yearly wellness exams, your vet may not detect any signs of IVDD until your dog's hardened disc or discs become ruptured and painful symptoms become evident. Something as every day as a jump up onto the sofa could damage a disc that has been weakened by IVDD, and trigger acute and painful symptoms of the disease. IVDD occurs when the shock-absorbing discs between your dog's vertebrae gradually begin to harden until they are unable to cushion the vertebrae properly. The hardened discs will typically go on to bulge and compress the spinal cord, often damaging the dog's nerve impulses such as those that control bladder and bowel control. In other cases, a simple jump or poor landing can lead one or more of the hardened discs to burst and press into the nerves of the dog's spinal cord causing pain, possible nerve damage or even paralysis. What are the symptoms of IVDD in dogs? Intervertebral Disc Disease can occur in any of the discs in your dog's spine and symptoms of this condition will depend upon which part of the spine is affected, and how severe the damage is. Symptoms of IVDD may also appear suddenly or come on gradually. If your dog is displaying any of the following symptoms seek veterinary care as soon as possible. IVDD can be very painful for dogs and early treatment is essential for preventing the condition from becoming more severe or causing irreversible damage to your dog's spine.  Symptoms of Neck Intervertebral Disc Disease (Cervical IVDD) Cervical IVDD occurs in the discs of the dog's neck. If you may notice one or more of the following symptoms, which can affect the whole body and range from mild to very severe contact your vet for immediate advice, or visit your closest animal emergency hospital for veterinary care: Head held low Arching back  Shivering or crying Reluctance to move Unsteadiness in all 4 legs Inability to walk normally Knuckling of all 4 paws Inability to support own weight Inability to stand Inability to feel all 4 feet and legs Symptoms of Back Intervertebral Disc Disease (Thoracolumbar IVDD) Dogs with Thoracolumbar IVDD have a damaged disc causing issues in their back region and may display one or more of the following symptoms. Symptoms of Thoracolumbar IVDD mainly affect the mid to back portion of the dog's body and can range from mild to very severe: Muscle spasms Tense belly  Weakness in hind legs Crossing back legs when walking Inability to walk normally Knuckling of back paws, or dragging rear legs Inability to support their own weight Unable to move or feel back legs Symptoms of Lower-Back Intervertebral Disc Disease (Lumbosacral IVDD) If your dog is suffering from lumbosacral IVDD the problematic disc or discs are located in your dog's lower back region. Symptoms of lumbosacral IVDD typically affect the very back of the dog's body and may range from mild to very severe: Pain and/or difficulty jumping Limp tail Urinary or fecal incontinence Dilated anus How is IVDD diagnosed in dogs? If your dog begins showing any of the above symptoms immediate veterinary care is required. Tests for diagnosing Intervertebral Disc Disease typically include standard x-rays, a neurological exam, and/or MRI to help locate the disc or discs causing your dog's symptoms. What is the treatment for IVDD? The diagnosis and treatment for Intervertebral Disc Disease needs to begin as early as possible in order to achieve good treatment outcomes. That's why we recommend taking your dog to the vet for a full examination if you spot signs of IVDD in your dog. Delays in treatment could lead to irreversible damage. Anti-Inflammatory Medications If your dog is diagnosed with a mild to moderate IVDD injury, treatment may include steroid and anti-inflammatory medications to help reduce pain and swelling, combined with strictly reduced activity for approximately 4 -6 weeks Surgery Surgery is typically recommended for dogs suffering from more severe cases of Intervertebral Disc Disease where rest and medication are not sufficient to reduce pain and other symptoms. During surgery, your dog's veterinary surgeon will remove the hardened disc material which is pressing on your dog's spinal cord and causing the IVDD symptoms. Surgery outcomes are most successful in dogs that have not lost their ability to walk. If your dog's surgery is not successful in returning your pet to normal mobility, a dog wheelchair can help your pup to enjoy a happy and active life while living with Intervertebral Disc Disease. Recovery from IVDD surgery requires 6 - 8 weeks of restricted activity. Running, climbing stairs, playing with other dogs, or jumping on furniture need to be prevented in order to avoid further damage as your dog's spine heals. Physical Therapy Following surgery, your vet may also recommend physical therapy for your dog in order to work on muscle strengthening and to help get your pet moving comfortably again.

歡迎留言告訴我們你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cl81kivnk00dn01wffhwxdg2s/comments 每日英語跟讀 Ep.K581: Buddy Holly Makes History as the First Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen to Win Westminster Show In a historic victory, a petite basset griffon Vendeen named Buddy Holly claimed the top prize at the 147th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, surpassing over 3,000 dogs representing 210 breeds and varieties. Hailing from Palm Springs, California, this six-year-old male became the first of his breed to achieve this esteemed honor. Originally bred for hare tracking in the Vendee region of western France, Buddy Holly's triumph marks a significant milestone for the petit basset griffon Vendeen breed. 這是一場歷史性的勝利，一隻名叫「巴迪‧霍利」（Buddy Holly）的迷你貝吉格里芬凡丁獵犬（PetitBasset Griffon Vendéen，PBGV）贏得了第147屆美國西敏寺犬展的最高獎項，超越了代表210個品種和變種的3,000多隻狗狗。這隻六歲的公狗來自美國加州的棕櫚泉，成為該品種首次獲此殊榮的犬隻。迷你貝吉格里芬凡丁獵犬原本是在法國西部的旺代地區專門飼養來追蹤野兔，Buddy Holly的勝利對於這個品種來說是一個重要的里程碑。 Janice Hayes, Buddy Holly's co-owner and handler, expressed her astonishment at their victory, stating, "I never thought PBGV would do this. Buddy Holly truly embodies the essence of a champion show dog." Each breed showcased at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show represents the culmination of years of artificial selection, carefully refining and enhancing specific traits inherited from their ancestral wolves. 巴迪‧霍利的共同飼主和訓練員Janice Hayes對於他們的勝利感到驚訝，她說：「我從來沒想過迷你貝吉格里芬凡丁獵犬能做到這點。巴迪‧霍利真正展現了一隻冠軍犬的精髓。」美國西敏寺犬展中的每一個品種代表了多年人工選擇的成果，精心改良和增強了從牠們的狼祖先那裡繼承而來的特定特徵。 The competition's participants were classified into seven distinct groups to determine the ultimate best in show finalists: hound, toy, non-sporting, herding, sporting, working, and terrier. Buddy Holly emerged as the winner of the hound group, showcasing his exemplary qualities within his breed. 比賽的參賽犬被分為七個不同的組別，以決定最終的最佳展覽犬：獵犬、玩具犬、非運動犬、牧羊犬、運動犬、工作犬和梗犬。巴迪‧霍利贏得了獵犬組的冠軍，展示了其品種內卓越的特質。 The runner-up, receiving the prize for reserve best in show, was awarded to Rummie, a Pekingese from the toy group. Bred and owned by David Fitzpatrick, Rummie demonstrated the exceptional characteristics that epitomize the breed. The judges meticulously evaluated the dogs by examining them up close, physically interacting with them, and observing how the handlers led them around the floor. The dogs were assessed based on breed standards, including appearance, temperament, size, coat, and other defining characteristics. 亞軍獎項的最佳展覽犬則授予了玩具犬組的冠軍，一隻名為魯米（Rummie）的北京狗。魯米由主人David Fitzpatrick培育和擁有，展示了該品種的優秀特點。評審們仔細觀察犬隻，近距離檢查牠們，與牠們互動，觀察訓練員如何引領牠們在展場上行走。犬隻按照品種標準進行評估，包括外觀、氣質、大小、毛髮和其他明確特徵。 The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, which traces its origins back to 1877, has grown into a highly anticipated annual event and a staple on television broadcasts. This year, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the show took place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York, the site of the renowned U.S. Open tennis tournament. In previous years, the event was traditionally held at Madison Square Garden in Midtown Manhattan but was relocated to a smaller venue at Lyndhurst Mansion as a precautionary measure. Buddy Holly's groundbreaking victory not only solidifies his place in dog show history but also serves as an inspiration to future generations of petit basset griffon Vendeen enthusiasts. 美國西敏寺犬展可以追溯到1877年，已成為一個受矚目的年度盛會，並成為電視廣播中的一個重要節目。今年，由於持續的新冠疫情，展覽在紐約皇后區的美國網球公開賽場地「比莉·珍·金網球中心」舉行。過去，該活動通常在曼哈頓中城的麥迪遜廣場花園舉行，但由於預防措施，場地被轉移到位於林德赫斯特城堡莊園的較小場地上。巴迪‧霍利的突破性勝利不僅鞏固了牠在犬展歷史上的地位，也激勵了未來的迷你貝吉格里芬凡丁獵犬的愛好者。 Reference article:https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/dog-named-buddy-holly-is-first-its-breed-win-westminster-show-2023-05-10/ https://tw.stock.yahoo.com/news/%E5%9C%96%E8%BC%AF-%E7%8B%97%E7%95%8C%E5%A5%A7%E6%96%AF%E5%8D%A1-%E8%A5%BF%E6%95%8F%E5%AF%BA%E7%8A%AC%E5%B1%95%E7%99%BB%E5%A0%B4-%E9%80%99%E9%9A%BB%E6%AF%9B%E5%AD%A9%E9%A6%96%E5%A5%AA%E5%86%A0-095309716.html Powered by Firstory Hosting

A petit basset griffon Vendéen, or PBGV, won top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York City Tuesday. The dog, called Buddy Holly, won the award for best in show. The breed he represents is known for its rabbit-hunting ability. Buddy Holly defeated six other candidates to take the prize at the most famous dog show in the United States. This year's event was held at the U.S.T.A. Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.周二，在纽约市威斯敏斯特养犬俱乐部狗展上，一只小巴吉度狮鹫 Vendéen（简称 PBGV）获得了最高奖项。这只名叫 Buddy Holly 的狗获得了最佳表演奖。他代表的品种以其猎兔能力而闻名。 Buddy Holly 击败了其他六位候选人，在美国最著名的狗展上获奖。今年的活动在 U.S.T.A. 举行。纽约比利简金国家网球中心。“I never thought a PBGV would do this,” handler and co-owner Janice Hayes said. “Buddy Holly is the epitome of a show dog. Nothing bothers him.” His competitors included Rummie, a Pekingese that came in second. His owner and handler, David Fitzpatrick, breeds the small dogs. Rummie is, in Fitzpatrick's words “true to Pekingese type, lots of carriage, presence — everything in one, here.” Winston the French bulldog was also seeking the best in show prize, after coming close last year. An Australian shepherd named Ribbon, an English setter called Cider, a giant schnauzer named Monty and an American Staffordshire terrier called Trouble also were in the final group of competitors.“我从没想过 PBGV 会这样做，”饲养员兼共同所有人 Janice Hayes 说。 “Buddy Holly 是表演犬的典范。什么都难不倒他。”他的竞争对手包括第二名的北京哈巴狗 Rummie。他的主人兼饲养员大卫·菲茨帕特里克 (David Fitzpatrick) 负责饲养这些小型犬。用 Fitzpatrick 的话来说，拉米是“真正的北京人类型，很多举止，风度——一切都在这里。”法国斗牛犬温斯顿在去年接近尾声后，也在寻求最佳表演奖。一只名叫 Ribbon 的澳大利亚牧羊犬、一只名叫 Cider 的英国塞特犬、一只名叫 Monty 的巨型雪纳瑞犬和一只名叫 Trouble 的美国斯塔福德郡梗犬也在最后一组参赛者中。If Buddy Holly was feeling the pressure, he did not show it ahead of the finals. He spent the late day playing with his people and rejecting any proposal that he take a rest before the final competition. “He just screams PBGV,” Hayes said, noting that the breed is independent and full of fun. “Their goal is to make you laugh every day,” she said. The breed began in France. The American Kennel Club says the small hounds are the 154th most common purebreds in the U.S. Buddy Holly has also lived and competed in Britain, Ireland and Australia.如果 Buddy Holly 感到压力，他并没有在决赛前表现出来。他花了最后一天和他的人一起玩，拒绝了任何让他在决赛前休息的提议。 “他只是尖叫着 PBGV，”Hayes 说，并指出该品种是独立的并且充满乐趣。 “他们的目标是让你每天都开怀大笑，”她说。该品种起源于法国。美国养犬俱乐部表示，这种小型猎犬在美国最常见的纯种犬中排名第 154 位。Buddy Holly 也在英国、爱尔兰和澳大利亚生活过并参加过比赛。About 2,500 dogs competed at Westminster this year. The show also includes obedience and agility competitions that are open to mixed-breed dogs. And what is next for Buddy Holly? A good night's sleep, “upside down, rolling in pillows,” Hayes said. “He just gets to go back to being a dog.”今年大约有 2,500 只狗参加了威斯敏斯特比赛。该节目还包括对混种犬开放的服从性和敏捷性比赛。 Buddy Holly 的下一步是什么？睡个好觉，“倒过来，在枕头里打滚，”海耶斯说。 “他只是变回了一条狗。”

In this pick-me-up episode, we introduce you to the characters, companions, clowns, and survivors that are the dogs of the Toy group. Once seen as symbols of royalty and aristocracy, dogs of the Toy group were often the coveted spoils of revolutions, war, and palace coups. The refined elegance and charm of these compact dogs assisted in their survival and solidified their place in many decidedly non-royal homes of today. Join us as we look at how favorite breeds of kings, queens, monarchs, and fashionistas both plummeted and soared in popularity.   Bonafide Bits: Chihuahuas, originally named Techichis, were kept by the Toltecs to guide their human companions into the afterlife. Both Pekingese and Maltese are referred to as “lion dogs.” Aristotle called the elegant Maltese perfectly proportioned. In 1926, Roswell Eldridge Esquire offered a hefty purse to breeders who could replicate toy Spaniels of King Charles' time. In the 1500s, Dutch traders smuggled Pugs out of China where they would become mascots in Holland's House of Orange.   Featured Breeds: Pekingese Pekingese are compact, stocky toy dogs weighing up to 14 pounds. The coat is longest at the neck and shoulders, giving Pekes their famous “lion's mane.” Coats come in various reds, from golden red to darker shades. The large, short-muzzled head is a wider-than-long, envelope-shaped rectangle, and the eyes are large, dark, and sparkly. A unique feature of Pekes is their effortless “rolling” gait. Pekes are charming, confident companions who develop a tight bond with their favorite human. Bred to live in palaces, they can be as serenely independent as the emperors who owned them. (They're “opinionated,” Peke people say.) Ever alert, they make good watchdogs. Pekes will tolerate kids but won't stand for a lot of roughhousing. Discover more about Pekingese at AKC's Pekingese Breed Biography.   Chihuahua The Chihuahua is a balanced, graceful dog of terrier-like demeanor, weighing no more than six pounds. The rounded “apple” head is a breed hallmark. The erect ears and full, luminous eyes are acutely expressive. Coats come in many colors and patterns and can be long or short. The varieties are identical except for the coat. Chihuahuas possess loyalty, charm, and a big-dog attitude. Even tiny dogs require training, and without it, this clever scamp will rule your household like a little Napoleon. Compact and confident, Chihuahuas are ideal city pets. They are too small for roughhousing with kids, and special care must be taken in cold weather, but Chihuahuas are adaptable as long as they get lots of quality time in their preferred lap. Discover more about Chihuahuas at AKC's Chihuahua Breed Biography.   Maltese The tiny Maltese, “Ye Ancient Dogge of Malta,” has been sitting in the lap of luxury since the Bible was a work in progress. Famous for their show-stopping, floor-length coat, Maltese are playful, charming, and adaptable toy companions. Discover more about Malteses at AKC's Maltese Breed Biography.   Papillon The quick, curious Papillon is a toy dog of singular beauty and upbeat athleticism. Despite his refined appearance, the Pap is truly a “doggy dog” blessed with a hardy constitution. Papillon fanciers describe their breed as happy, alert, and friendly. A tiny dog, measuring 8 to 11 inches at the shoulder, you can still spot a Papillon a block away thanks to the large, wing-shaped ears that give the breed its name (“papillon” is French for “butterfly”). Some Paps have erect ears; in others, known as the Phalene type, the ears are down. Paps are dainty and elegant, with a plumed tail, and a long, silky coat of several color combinations, the base color being white. More robust than they look, Paps are little dogs for all seasons and reasons. They thrive in warm or cool climates, in town or country, and are eager to join the family fun. They are excellent agility dogs and are consistent winners at the sport's highest levels; less ambitious owners can train them to do all kinds of tricks. Discover more about Papillons at AKC's Papillon Breed Biography.   Cavalier King Charles Spaniel The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel wears his connection to British history in his breed's name. Cavaliers are the best of two worlds, combining the gentle attentiveness of a toy breed with the verve and athleticism of a sporting spaniel. Discover more about Cavalier King Charles Spaniels at AKC's King Charles Spaniel Breed Biography.   English Toy Spaniel The ETS is a square, snub-nosed toy weighing no more than 14 pounds. The large domed head with its long and lush ears, dark melting eyes, and chubby cheeks is a famous breed trait. The profuse coat comes in four varieties, each with its own proper name: red and white (Blenheim); black and tan (King Charles); white, black, and tan (Prince Charles); and a solid red (Ruby). Blenheims often have a red mark, the 'Blenheim Spot,' on top of the head. The ETS, like many toy breeds kept by royals, came to assume the personalities of their aristocratic owners. They can be proud and willful, and extremely discriminating in their choice of friends. With their favored humans, they are affectionate at home and exuberant and curious at play. Discover more about English Toy Spaniels at AKC's English Toy Spaniel Breed Biography.   Pug Once the mischievous companion of Chinese emperors, and later the mascot of Holland's royal House of Orange, the small but solid Pug is today adored by his millions of fans around the world. Pugs live to love and to be loved in return. The Pug's motto is the Latin phrase “multum in parvo” (a lot in a little), an apt description of this small but muscular breed. They come in three colors: silver or apricot-fawn with a black face mask, or all black. The large round head, the big, sparkling eyes, and the wrinkled brow give Pugs a range of human-like expressions, such as surprise, happiness, and curiosity that have delighted owners for centuries. Pug owners say their breed is the ideal house dog. Pugs are happy in the city or country, with kids or old folks, as an only pet, or in a pack. They enjoy their food, and care must be taken to keep them trim. They do best in moderate climates “not too hot, not too cold” but, with proper care, Pugs can be their adorable selves anywhere. Discover more about Pugs at AKC's Pug Breed Biography.   Italian Greyhound A true Greyhound in miniature, the elegant Italian Greyhound is an alert, playful, and highly affectionate toy companion. IGs make decorative couch dogs, but at heart, they are flash-and-dash coursing hounds with an instinct for pursuit. Discover more about Italian Greyhounds at AKC's Italian Greyhound Breed Biography.   Silky Terrier Small but not fragile, feisty but not yappy, pretty but not sculpted, Silkys are 10-inch-tall dynamos animated by curiosity and high spirits. The glorious blue-and-tan coat is straight and glossy, and it feels and behaves much like human hair. The wedge-shaped head is topped by profuse hair parted down the middle, and erect V-shaped ears draw attention to the keen, piercing expression of the almond-shaped eyes. Silky Terriers are more refined than typical ratting terriers, but they should still look and behave like a true earth dog. Discover more about Silky Terriers at AKC's Silky Terrier Breed Biography.   Yorkshire Terrier Beneath the dainty, glossy, floor-length coat of a Yorkshire Terrier beats the heart of a feisty, old-time terrier. Yorkies earned their living as ratters in mines and mills long before they became the beribboned lapdogs of Victorian ladies. The Yorkshire Terrier is a compact, toy-size terrier of no more than seven pounds whose crowning glory is a floor-length, silky coat of steel blue and a rich golden tan. Don't let the Yorkie's daintiness fool you. Tenacious, feisty, brave, and sometimes bossy, the Yorkie exhibits all the traits of a true terrier. Often named the most popular dog breed in various American cities, Yorkies pack lots of big-town attitude into a small but self-important package. They are favorites of urbanites the world over. Yorkies are long-lived and hypoallergenic (the coat is more like human hair than animal fur), and they make fine little watchdogs. This is a true “personality breed,” providing years of laughs, love, and close companionship. Discover more about Yorkshire Terriers at AKC's Yorkshire Terrier Breed Biography.   Pomeranian The tiny Pomeranian, long a favorite of royals and commoners alike, has been called the ideal companion. The glorious coat, smiling, foxy face, and vivacious personality have helped make the Pom one of the world's most popular toy breeds. Discover more about Pomeranians at AKC's Pomeranian Breed Biography.   For more information about a specific breed visit the breed's parent club or AKC.org.   Shareables: If you see a pack of Pugs, you have seen a grumble. During a storm at sea, King James II of England requested his Spaniels be saved before adding that the rescuers should also save his son. As a symbol of affluence in ancient Rome, upper-crust Patrician women flaunted Maltese as fashion accessories.

Applied Structure and Anatomy LIVE Join the live studio audience with host Laura Reeves at Bonneville Basin Kennel Association to discuss why our dogs are built the way they're built. Laura and members of the audience address structure and why our dogs are built the way they're built. Form and Function go together There are a lot of differences between herding dogs, depending on the type of herding they did, according to AKC judge and Pumi breeder Chris Levy. Tonia Holibaugh Cruz A lot of people think “oh it's a toy dog, structure doesn't matter.” What happens is that as companions, these dogs need to be able to live to 10 or 11 years old and still be able to make it to the food bowl. Your expectations of a Pekingese cannot be the same as your expectations of an Italian Greyhound. Even though they're all toy breeds, their purpose is completely different. The construction is different, therefore their abilities (are different.) Linda Culver A properly constructed Italian Greyhound can be just as sturdy as a Whippet Carma Ewer I love to see a beautiful schnauzer moving around the ring with great reach and drive, but you don't have to have great reach and drive to kill a rate. We are starting to lose some of our other qualities. We have to have strong teeth, muzzle and head to be able to do the job. You need to have good bone, muscle tone, don't want the rat pulling your dog in the hole because it's so weedy. Lydia Hovanski Lyon Tail placement on these terriers is so important. My Fox Terrier, when it goes to ground, and it's pulling out a fox, I have to be able to grab it by the tail and pull it out, to help it. If we can't grab onto those tails, that dog is useless and going to die. With the dogs that are going to ground, it is essential to pick them up by their tail. It's showing they can do the job. Hear more on this topic when host Laura Reeves presents on Form and Function at Breedercon this weekend at the IKC show in Schaumburg, IL. Sign up for the seminars HERE.

Monica and her Dalmatian Therapy Dogs are making an impact relieving stress for passengers at their local airport.In this 45th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I spoke with Monica about volunteering with her Dalmatian Therapy Dogs Quint and Orio as well as her experiences as a Tester/Observer for Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) and what it was like to start up P.E.T.S.—the airport Therapy Dog program in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Monica has also been on the ATD board since 2017 where she is currently involved in the Grievance and Ethics committee as we well as Social Media and Public Relations. With a house full of five dogs, Monica already has a lot on her plate but she has been passionate about dogs for as long as she can remember and is now passing that on to her daughter who is currently training their youngest dog Hip Hop in hopes that they can volunteer together as a Junior Handler team when she turns 12. Monica and her husband currently volunteer together with their Dalmatian Therapy Dogs Quint and Orio and have had two other Dalmatian partners in the past—Delta, now over the rainbow bridge, and Doc, now retired.As you can imagine, Monica has quite a bit to share about what she's observed in her own dogs as well as in those she's encountered while volunteering as a T/O and alongside the rest of the P.E.T.S. Ambassadors—comprised of soon-to-be seven dogs with a variety of breeds from Dalmatians and Golden Retrievers to a Yorkie and a Pekingese who, according to Monica, is very good at her job. You won't want to miss Monica's drive to get involved in pet therapy, so let's dive in:In this episode, we discuss …Why Monica became a Tester/Observer for Alliance of Therapy Dogs.How she founded the Therapy Dog program at Myrtle Beach Airport.What she's learned over the years about volunteering with multiple Dalmatian Therapy Dogs.Give it a listen and let me know which part you found the most helpful, then follow their journey at @the.hero.dogs.•Interested in getting started as a Therapy Dog but don't know where to begin? Check out my new guide at freeguide.therapydogtalk.com.

AMC's Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews David Fitzpatrick, one of the foremost handlers and presenters of the Pekingese breed. In 2021, David was presented with the prestigious American Kennel Club ‘Breeder of the Year' award for his Pequest Pekingese. Tune in as they discuss: Why David became involved with the Pekingese breedHow life in the palace affected the Pekingese personalityWhat dog show judges are looking for when they examine a dogIs there a school for aspiring handlers?Also on this month's show:Feisty sea lions bring new meaning to  the term "locals only"Animal newsListener Q&ACall us toll-free and leave a message to have your pet questions answered on next month's Ask the Vet Listener Q&A: 866-993-8267Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Dr. Donald Sturz on Building Community and Continuing Education Don Sturz, psychologist by day, dog show judge on the weekend, provides insight on safe space at the dog show and the importance of continual learning. [caption id="attachment_10422" align="alignleft" width="349"] Dr. Donal Sturz' first time at Westminster Kennel Club when he was 10 years old.[/caption] Sturz has discussed being bullied as a child at school and finding dogs and dog shows a “safe space.” He shared his insights on how to make dog shows more welcoming for all exhibitors. “That's something that depends on individuals being able to choose situations that are safe,” Sturz said. “People go into situations without full knowledge and wind up in situations that are toxic. It's up to each individual to know what is their safe space. “I also think clubs should view the dog show as more of a community event, more than just a dog show. Not just the dog show community, but also the community around it. How do we help people have a good time here. “(At) Westminster (Sturz is the AKC delegate for Westminster Kennel Club) the club members think a lot about the exhibitors, what makes it pleasant for them. Clubs should be thinking in terms of the human aspect of this. When the atmosphere is devoid of connection and positivity, the activity itself can get really intense. People's emotions can run high. If you proactively set a tone or atmosphere that is more celebratory, it helps balance that out a little bit. [caption id="attachment_10423" align="alignright" width="334"] Donald Sturz judging Westminster Kennel Club Hound Group in 2006.[/caption] “People get jaded, lost in the fog of yesteryear. If you have the relationship, you can help provide a reality check. These can be meaningful conversations, if you have them with the right tone. It's more inquiry, not confrontation. “I do think one area that is different now, I think people hung around more (in years past). People's lives are busy now. It diminishes the dog show experience (because they don't have time to) watch and sit. People could do more of that. Watching other breeds, having conversations with people from other breeds. “Also, listening. A lot of people like to talk, not a lot of people like to listen. Listening is much more valuable than feeling the need to weigh in.” Sturz described a recent experience attending the Pekingese national, “not even about judging, just a breed that fascinates me. I was like a kid going off to the first day of school." The experience “impacted how I judged. My brain was worked up and tuned in.” Sturz offered his three best tips for how to learn at dog shows. Know who to learn from. This is key. Seek out individuals you don't have a natural connection to. Be clear on the purpose. What are you seeking, what do you want to get? Know yourself as a learner and how you learn.

Noble Consort Gao's dog is the star of these episodes as it first was used by Concubine Pin to scare Noble Lady Yu in hopes of causing a miscarriage. That fortunately failed but the dog became the center of attention once again after Ying Luo used it to misdirect the Emperor's ire when it was revealed that the lychee trees he specifically gifted to the Empress was destroyed. Elsewhere, Consort Xian's desperately seeks money to save her brother who fell in in prison.

In this episode, the artificial intelligence Lexman interviews Gavin Miller, a cosmographer and fury theorist of renown. They discuss Pekingese dogs, genesis myths, and the increasing ventureomeness of humanity.

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Which canine was one of the few pooches to survive the sinking of the Titanic? Which dog was used as a hot water bottle in ancient times? Find out the answers on this episode of Dogs 101 where we'll meet the Australian Shepherd, the Xoloitzcuintli, the Korthals Griffon, the Pekingese, and the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. For even more dog content, stream full episodes of Dogs 101 on discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/dogs101 to start your free trial today. Terms apply.

Grab your fave beverage because my guest Courtney Wells, PhD, and I are about to spill the kombucha on taking down the patriarchy.  Courtney is many things, including a licensed clinical psychologist and executive director at Pivot Psychological Services in Chicago, and tamer of two Pekinese. Additionally, they're simply an amazing human with profound insights into dismantling the systemic oppression that leads to self-doubt and wayward searches for validation. Courtney's path towards genuine self-expression informs their approach to trauma work offers a model for societal healing as well as the creation of non-hierarchical, inclusive systems in therapy and beyond.  Courtney ascribes to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT. “Destroying the patriarchy is part of ACT therapy where you take on the patriarchy, and then you destroy it,” Courtney laughs. Tongue-in-cheek aside, they credit ACT with undermining establishment principles like grind culture or the “right way” of doing and being. The right way of white supremacy, they point out, “is generally where somebody else benefits from all of your work. You get a little bit, but somebody else benefits greatly from all that you do.”  Courtney says that patriarchal forces crush our will under fear of retribution and ostracization, pushing us to favor avoidance at all costs to keep the gears running full steam ahead. ACT can be complicated and requires commitment (as its name implies). The model is “about staying in it with someone long enough to also see what the feeling is that's there or what the internal experience is that's there.” Regardless of model, healing is an evolutionary process, and the more expansive our collective recovery, the stronger our resistance to patriarchal influences. GUEST BIO Dr. Courtney Wells received their BS in Psychology at John Carroll University, their MA in Community Counseling at John Carroll University, and their PhD in Counseling Psychology at Texas Woman's University. They completed their predoctoral internship at the Dallas Veteran's Affairs and their postdoctoral fellowship at the Jesse Brown Veteran's Affairs, specializing in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, chronic pain, and substance use. Courtney was also the creator and Director of the Trauma Program at one of the largest Partial Hospitalization and Outpatient Programs in Chicago. Courtney is a prolific reader of mystery novels and a tamer of two Pekingese. For full show notes, resources, and links to connect with our guest, visit: http://www.headhearttherapy.com/podcast HEY THERAPISTS... You're invited to Head/Heart Conversations, our webinar series designed for psychotherapists who want to invite their inner healer to the forefront of both work life and personal life. In this four-part series, we will invite participants to learn about themselves as well as enhance their clinical skills. Details & Registration: http://tinyurl.com/hhconvos Promo Code for $20 off: podcast Friday, November 19, 2021 - Queering our Conversations by Benji Marton, LCSW *** Conversations with a Wounded Healer is a proud member of @mhnrnetwork. Let's be friends! You can find me in the following places... Website: www.headhearttherapy.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WoundedHealr/ https://www.facebook.com/HeadHeartTherapy/ Instagram: @headhearttherapy Twitter: @WoundedHealr @HeadHeart_Chi

We meet the stubborn, loyal, stubborn, companionable, stubborn, intelligent, and opinionated (aka stubborn) Pekingese. We also take a deep dive on Dog DNA tests to find out if either Helen or Astrid have committed any crimes. (Kidding...)Sourceshttps://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dog-dna-test/https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/12/09/786319145/a-family-tree-for-dog-dna-tests-for-pets-take-off-ahead-of-the-science https://www.thesprucepets.com/best-dog-dna-tests-4176499https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/03/08/dog-dna-testing-test-kits-popular-but-veterinarians-warn-risks/3065059002/ https://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/health/pekingese.html https://www.dailypuppy.com/groom-pekingese-1376.htmlhttps://www.101dogbreeds.com/pekingese-mixeshttps://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/pekingese/https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-facts-about-pekingese-dogs/https://www.wisdompanel.com/en-us/dog-breeds/pekingesewww.Historyofyesterday.com RescuesPekingese Rescue Network, Inc.https://www.pekingeserescue.org/Pekingese Rescue Network, Inc. is a registered non-profit corporation dedicated to the rehoming of Pekingese in need in all 50 US states. All of their dogs are in foster care until they find their perfect furever home. Liz E.s Pekingese Rescue and Sanctuary https://pekingesepatrol.com/Based in Bentonville, AK, they are a Pekingese Rescue and Sanctuary, specializing in protecting those who have been left behind due to age, disability and/or behavior.Instagram@thedingandpinkypekes@bearthehairypug@pekeybrothers@shuPin

Welcome to Season 8 of BEAT MY GUEST, a trivia podcast where you can play along at home. This week's guest is CHEYENNE FLETCHER. My guest will face a bevy of brain-teasers in an attempt to register as high as score as he can. You, the listener, can play along and see if you can BEAT MY GUEST. Final Round List: AFFENPINSCHER, BAMBINO, BICHON FRISE, CHAUSIE, CHIHUAHUA, COTON DE TULEAR, KANAANI, LOWCHEN, PAPILLON, PEKINGESE, POMERANIAN, PUG, RUSSIAN BECOME A PATRON and get a chance to win a spot in the hotseat... Go to PATREON.COM/BeatMyGuest for details! Twitter:@BMGpod    JOIN THE FACEBOOK FAN GROUP - CLICK HERE

In this podcast episode, we gain a better understanding of why dogs play a starring role in thousands of years of human folklore and explore the very real breeds that inspired the stories. Dogs permeate human myth and folklore more than any other creature. Their expansive field of vision, sensitivity to high-pitched sounds, and exceptional gift of sniff could be the reason many myths and legends portray dogs as supersensory guards and protectors of mere mortals. Dogs' roles in human stories reflect neither the good nor the bad of them — rather they demonstrate the central place dogs occupy in our shared consciousness. Bonafide Bits “Dogs of Myth,” a book by Gerald and Loretta Hausman, chronologically captures a treasure trove of dog lore. In Chinese folklore, the Pekingese is known to have the heart of a lion. In Tibet, the Lhasa Apso is the earthly incarnation of the mythical snow lion. Canis Major is the constellation that includes the dog star Sirius, Orion's hunting dog. In Greek mythology, Cerberus is a three-headed dog who guards the underworld of Hades. Featured Breeds Mastiff For the uninitiated, a face-to-face encounter with these black-masked giants can be startling. A male stands at least 30 inches at the shoulder and can outweigh many a full-grown man. The rectangular body is deep and thickly muscled, covered by a short double coat of fawn, apricot, or brindle stripes. The head is broad and massive, and a wrinkled forehead accentuates an alert, kindly expression. Mastiffs are patient, lovable companions and guardians who take best to gentle training. Eternally loyal Mastiffs are protective of family, and a natural wariness of strangers makes early training and socialization essential. Mastiffs are magnificent pets, but acquiring a powerful giant-breed dog is a commitment not to be taken lightly. Discover more about Mastiffs at AKC's Mastiff Breed Biography. English Toy Spaniel The ETS is a square, snub-nosed toy weighing no more than 14 pounds. The large domed head with its long and lush ears, dark melting eyes, and chubby cheeks is a famous breed trait. The profuse coat comes in four varieties, each with its own proper name: red and white (Blenheim); black and tan (King Charles); white, black, and tan (Prince Charles); and a solid red (Ruby). Blenheims often have a red mark, the 'Blenheim Spot,' on top of the head. The ETS, like many toy breeds kept by royals, came to assume the personalities of their aristocratic owners. They can be proud and willful, and extremely discriminating in their choice of friends. With their favored humans, they are affectionate at home and exuberant and curious at play. Discover more about English Toy Spaniels at AKC's English Toy Spaniel Breed Biography. Akita Akitas are burly, heavy-boned spitz-type dogs of imposing stature. Standing 24 to 28 inches at the shoulder, Akitas have a dense coat that comes in several colors, including white. The head is broad and massive and is balanced in the rear by a full, curled-over tail. The erect ears and dark, shining eyes contribute to an expression of alertness, a hallmark of the breed. Akitas are quiet, fastidious dogs. Wary of strangers and often intolerant of other animals, Akitas will gladly share their silly, affectionate side with family and friends. They thrive on human companionship. The large, independent-thinking Akita is hardwired for protecting those they love. They must be well socialized from birth with people and other dogs. Discover more about Akitas at AKC's Akita Breed Biography. Tibetan Mastiff Coming face to face with this ancient behemoth, an intruder up to no good, will likely move on to easier pickings. Tibetan Mastiffs can stand 26 inches at the shoulder and weigh well over 100 pounds. It's impossible to discuss this breed without leaning on words like “powerful,” “muscular,” “massive,” and “substantial.” And yet, TMs are quite light-footed and will meet a perceived threat with surprising agility. The broad head, with its high-set, V-shaped ears, and expressive brown eyes, projects a noble, sagacious expression. Discover more about Tibetan Mastiffs at AKC's Tibetan Mastiff Breed Biography. Lhasa Apso The lavishly coated Lhasa Apso is a thousand-year-old breed that served as sentinels at palaces and monasteries isolated high in the Himalayas. Smart, confident, and complex, Lhasas are family comedians but regally aloof with strangers. Discover more about Lhasa Apsos at AKC's Lhasa Apso Breed Biography. Pekingese Pekingese are compact, stocky toy dogs weighing up to 14 pounds. The coat is longest at the neck and shoulders, giving Pekes their famous “lion's mane.” Coats come in various reds, from golden-red to darker shades. The large, short-muzzled head is a wider-than-long, envelope-shaped rectangle, and the eyes are large, dark, and sparkly. A unique feature of Pekes is their effortless “rolling” gait. Pekes are charming, confident companions who develop a tight bond with their favorite human. Bred to live in palaces, they can be as serenely independent as the emperors who owned them. (They're “opinionated,” Peke people say.) Ever alert, they make good watchdogs. Pekes will tolerate kids but won't stand for a lot of roughhousing. Discover more about Pekingese at AKC's Pekingese Breed Biography. Afghan Hound Since ancient times, Afghan Hounds have been famous for their elegant beauty. But the thick, silky, flowing coat that is the breed's crowning glory isn't just for show; it served as protection from the harsh climate in mountainous regions where Afghans originally earned their keep. Beneath the Afghan's glamorous exterior is a powerful, agile hound, standing as high as 27 inches at the shoulder, built for a long day's hunt. Their huge paw-pads acted as shock absorbers on their homeland's punishing terrain. The Afghan Hound is a special breed for special people. A breed expert writes, “It's not the breed for all would-be dog owners, but where the dog and owner combination is right, no animal can equal the Afghan Hound as a pet.” Discover more about Afghan Hounds at AKC's Afghan Hound Breed Biography. Xoloitzcuintli The 3,000-year-old Xoloitzcuintli (pronounced “show-low-eats-QUEENT-lee”), the ancient Aztec dog of the gods, is today a loving companion and vigilant watchdog. The alert and loyal Xolo comes in three sizes, and either hairless or coated varieties. Discover more about Xoloitzcuintlis at AKC's Xoloitzcuintli Breed Biography. Basenji Basenjis are small, graceful hounds standing 16 or 17 inches at the shoulder. They are recognizable by their glistening short coat, tightly curled tail, and wrinkled forehead, and expressive almond-shaped eyes that convey a variety of subtle, humanlike emotions. Basenjis are a lovely sight at a standstill but more impressive yet at a fast trot when they exhibit the long, smooth strides of a mini-racehorse. And yes, it's true, they don't bark, but they make their feelings known with an odd sound described as something between a chortle and a yodel. Basenjis are fastidious and will groom themselves like cats. They have been called a “cult breed” as they are small in numbers, but those lucky enough to own one do so with singular devotion. Discover more about Basenjis at AKC's Basenji Breed Biography. Saluki Among the world's oldest breeds, the slim but rugged Saluki was the hunting hound of kings for thousands of years. Salukis are swift and agile sprinters who love a good chase. They make gentle, dignified, and independent but loyal pets. The beauty of Salukis has been a thing of wonder for thousands of years. They're slim and leggy, but very strong and perfectly balanced, like a great athlete or dancer. Males can stand between 23 and 28 inches at the shoulder; females can be much shorter. They come in many colors and patterns. Their large, oval-shaped eyes are warm and intelligent. Salukis are highly adaptable, able to live and work in any climate. They're magnificent animals, but owning them comes with many special challenges. Discover more about Salukis at AKC's Saluki Breed Biography. For more information about a specific breed visit the breed's parent club or AKC.org. Shareables: Legend has it, the Afghan Hound was the only dog breed to procure a spot on Noah's Ark. Cerberus, the three-headed hellhound was only tricked thrice. Or, was he? A dog's nose has 200 million smell receptors, more than 40 times the amount of a human.

Episode #211 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. On today's show, Bryan & Jessica pay tribute to Gizmo, our Pekingese who unfortunately passed away on July 1, 2021 by playing some tracks from the franchise that inspired his name, Gremlins. Email the show at bgmania@leveldowngames.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, whatever you want really! Please consider supporting the show by using our Amazon Affiliate link when shopping online! EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Title Screen from Gremlins 2: The New Batch -Amiga- [Mark Cooksey, 1990] In-Game Theme #1 from Gremlins 2: The New Batch -Amiga- [Mark Cooksey, 1990] In-Game Theme #2 from Gremlins 2: The New Batch -Amiga- [Mark Cooksey, 1990] In-Game Theme #3 from Gremlins 2: The New Batch -Amiga- [Mark Cooksey, 1990] Cutscene Display from Gremlins 2: The New Batch -NES- [Naoki Kodaka, 1990] Ventilation Shafts from Gremlins 2: The New Batch -NES- [Naoki Kodaka, 1990] Gremlin Battle from Gremlins 2: The New Batch -NES- [Naoki Kodaka, 1990] The Big Battle from Gremlins 2: The New Batch -NES- [Naoki Kodaka, 1990] Title Theme from Gremlins: Stripe vs. Gizmo [Will Davis, 2002] Character Select from Gremlins: Stripe vs. Gizmo [Will Davis, 2002] Asian Gift Shop from Gremlins: Stripe vs. Gizmo [Will Davis, 2002] The Cinema from Gremlins: Stripe vs. Gizmo [Will Davis, 2002] Gizmo's Theme from LEGO Dimensions [Ian Livingstone, 2015] Gremlins' Quest from LEGO Dimensions [Ian Livingstone, 2015] CONTACT US Website: https://leveldowngames.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Twitch: https://twitch.tv/leveldowngames Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG Instagram: https://instagram.com/bryan.ldg/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/leveldowngaming --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bgmania/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bgmania/support

Check Out the Video Episode! This week, the world is still reeling from the incredible happenings at the World Firework Championships. The bronze medal went to veteran Chip Mahoney with an amazing display of simultaneous grilling and fireworking, culminating in a finale where he cleaned up 12 beer cans by flying them via bottle rocket directly into a garbage can. Taking silver this year was newcomer Howard J. Hines with an extensive Harry Potter-themed Roman Candle Battle exhibition. But shocking the world in an unforeseen upset was the first place medal winner Tab Birt who produced a spectacle for the ages. A full orchestra, decked in sparklers performed Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture while he timed the song's usual cannon firing to the sound of exploding microwaves. If you weren't there in person, you can now purchase the 2021 World Firework Championship Highlights VHS for only $49.99!- Won't Someone Think About the Dogs?!- Freedom Isn't Free- Invincible Pacing- Women Using Kids to Stop FunFireworks have been around for over a thousand years. We've had domesticated dogs since long before that, but they've had plenty of time to adapt. The Fouth of July happens every year. It doesn't just sneak up on you like a silent tornado. If you have dogs that you haven't trained to not piss themselves at fireworks, you need to be ready for that weekend. It's called being responsible. Complaining about fireworks is a moot point. You either were prepared and are an asshole that wants to sap fun from everyone else due to your Pekingese, or you're a bad pet owner. Pick one.Freedom isn't free. But it could be. It could be if we stopped being Earth's Hall Monitor But Also The Kid Who Stirs Shit Up. How about we stop spending billions of dollars a year sending troops to countries that don't want us there because we sent billions in weapons there five years ago and a bunch of zealous assholes got their hands on them. It almost seems like we're that crazy firefighter that goes around setting fires so we can put them out because there's not enough fires and the city is going to shut us down.I understand that when you take a book and turn it into something else, you gotta change it. Having a movie where you constantly hear the main characters thoughts via narration would be real dumb. The book of a musical? Good luck getting anyone other than trained musicians to read it. But you have to be careful in moving things around or else you can lose fundamental aspects of why something works. Like making Blofeld James Bond's brother, or having Antonio Banderas play an Arabian ambassador, or making a beloved 300 page children's book into three separate three hour snoozefests.Having children is not a miracle. Billions upon billions have been doing it for the last couple million years. The creation of fire? The wheel? Those are worth celebrating. You fulfilling your biological imperative to bone is not. If you bring your child somewhere unsafe and refuse to leave, that's on you. A kid is crying at a loud concert? Leave. You can't have your cake and eat it too. Your kid is not special, you are not special, and acting like you deserve special treatment because you had one only makes me feel like a really late term abortion is in need. Not for the kid, for you.All this and more on this week's episode! Don't forget to join us on DISCORD, and support us on PATREON or by BUYING A SHIRT!

LIFE UPDATESIssyNeed vacation recommendations!Bought a pianoMy plants are thriving and it makes me so happy! Arthur finally has his dentist appt! He also broke second toothCarlyWent to Austin TX (its the place to be #withadog), off to Montana nextNew years resolutions going well with Lupin's senior careHouse is slowly coming together (new couch & car)Lupin keeps eating ant trapsRECSSummer Beach Read Book RecsGoodr sunglassesEasyBaby Products Indoor Outdoor Retractable Baby GateMYOS Muscle SupplementLife Jackets for Dogs | Outward HoundDOGS NEWSCovid-19 pandemic magnifies workforce crisis in veterinary field - CNNUS has temporarily banned import of dogs from 113 countries because fraudulent rabies vaccination certificates'Wasabi' the Pekingese wins Best in Show at 2021 Westminster Teach your dog to walk on a loose leash | Animal Humane SocietyThese sniffer dogs are learning to smell the coronavirus (nationalgeographic.com)Dog Aging ProjectJUNE HOMEWORKSupport black creators and dog momsSupport black businesses

Wow it's been a week aye! A man was swallowed by a whale AND did a Reddit AMA about it. Then the Westminster Dog Show is back and Wasabi the Pekingese is not the only winner. Meanwhile Batman apparently doesn't go downtown. We have questions. An old boys club wants to keep it that way; should the Australia Club and other networking organisations be able to discriminate against half the population? Speaking of women who have broken through, Julie Bishop has been immortalised as a Barbie, while butts are literally breaking through a new pair of Savage Fenty leggings. And a brilliant editorial video on the day Facebook ruined the internet has us thinking back to the Geocities era. Screen time is up this week too, as we bang on about Stan series Eden, and head to the cinema for Cruella.  Show notes: Whale man: https://junkee.com/man-swallowed-whale-reddit-ama/298275 Wasabi is Best in Show: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/video/2021/jun/14/wasabi-the-pekingese-wins-best-in-show-at-westminster-dog-show-video Batman won't go down: https://www.vulture.com/2021/06/batman-cant-go-down-on-catwoman-dc-says.html Australia Club for men only: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/15/elite-male-only-gentlemens-club-in-sydney-votes-to-keep-banning-female-members Australia Club member quits: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/16/businessman-who-advised-john-howard-quits-australian-club-after-vote-to-continue-banning-women The Julie Bishop Barbie: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/it-sent-a-message-julie-bishop-just-got-her-own-barbie-doll-20210615-p5816v.html The Day Facebook Ruined the Internet: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/09/opinion/facebook-news-feed-zuckerberg.html Fenty open back legging: https://www.savagex.com/search?q=legging Eden: https://www.stan.com.au/watch/eden Cruella: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmRKv7n2If8&ab_channel=WaltDisneyStudios Email us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is produced by Double J and recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past, present, and emerging. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Wow it's been a week aye! A man was swallowed by a whale AND did a Reddit AMA about it. Then the Westminster Dog Show is back and Wasabi the Pekingese is not the only winner. Meanwhile Batman apparently doesn't go downtown. We have questions. An old boys club wants to keep it that way; should the Australia Club and other networking organisations be able to discriminate against half the population? Speaking of women who have broken through, Julie Bishop has been immortalised as a Barbie, while butts are literally breaking through a new pair of Savage Fenty leggings. And a brilliant editorial video on the day Facebook ruined the internet has us thinking back to the Geocities era. Screen time is up this week too, as we bang on about Stan series Eden, and head to the cinema for Cruella.  Show notes: Whale man: https://junkee.com/man-swallowed-whale-reddit-ama/298275 Wasabi is Best in Show: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/video/2021/jun/14/wasabi-the-pekingese-wins-best-in-show-at-westminster-dog-show-video Batman won't go down: https://www.vulture.com/2021/06/batman-cant-go-down-on-catwoman-dc-says.html Australia Club for men only: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/15/elite-male-only-gentlemens-club-in-sydney-votes-to-keep-banning-female-members Australia Club member quits: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/16/businessman-who-advised-john-howard-quits-australian-club-after-vote-to-continue-banning-women The Julie Bishop Barbie: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/it-sent-a-message-julie-bishop-just-got-her-own-barbie-doll-20210615-p5816v.html The Day Facebook Ruined the Internet: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/09/opinion/facebook-news-feed-zuckerberg.html Fenty open back legging: https://www.savagex.com/search?q=legging Eden: https://www.stan.com.au/watch/eden Cruella: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmRKv7n2If8&ab_channel=WaltDisneyStudios Email us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is produced by Double J and recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past, present, and emerging. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Inside Edition reports…An idea one high school had to have a normal prom in the age of Covid-19 has some parents up in arms. After a four month delay due to the pandemic, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show was held this weekend with a Pekingese named Wasabi winning Best in Show. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have just been caught kissing in public. And you've probably heard the expression ‘go jump in a lake' and one guy took it quite literally.

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Monday, June 14: The 20-year-old suspect in the killing of four Muslim family members in London, Ont., faces terrorism charges; NATO leaders warn of a military threat posed by Russia and China; and, a fluffy Pekingese named Wasabi is the hot dog at Westminster.

Vaccine Diplomacy on Display at the G7 SummitEfforts to end the pandemic and distribute vaccines globally were a top agenda item for leaders at the G7 summit in England. A Westminster Dog Show Wrap UpOn Sunday night, a Pekingese named Wasabi was crowned Best in Show at the 145th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show. Why Major Cities Are Experimenting with Guaranteed Income for ArtistsThis year the cities of St. Paul and San Francisco have rolled out guaranteed minimum income programs for artists that give out monthly, no strings attached payments.

Wasabi the Pekingese who Best In Show at Westminster Dog Show! Goose poop beer, rhubarb sour beer and biscuit collab in food news. David Archeleta says he's a member of the LGBTQIA community. Plus, NBC's Ultimate Slip N' Slide Competition production hit the skids.

Governor Newsom has added another incentive program for people to get vaccinated //Someone has paid $28 million dollars to join Jeff Bezos in space // A judge dismisses suit against Houston Methodist Hospital over vaccine requirement // Wasabi the Pekingese wins Best in Show at the Westminster Dog Show //

No more Netanyahu. After 12 years in power, a new ragtag Israeli coalition has ousted Benjamin Netanyahu, replacing him with right-wing nationalist Naftali Bennett as Prime Minister. After urging world leaders to get tough on China at the G-7 meeting in England, U.S. President Joe Biden heads to Brussels today for the NATO summit. And he's top dog as well as a hot dog. A Pekingese named Wasabi has won 'best in show' at Westminster.

Vaccine Diplomacy on Display at the G7 SummitEfforts to end the pandemic and distribute vaccines globally were a top agenda item for leaders at the G7 summit in England. A Westminster Dog Show Wrap UpOn Sunday night, a Pekingese named Wasabi was crowned Best in Show at the 145th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show. Why Major Cities Are Experimenting with Guaranteed Income for ArtistsThis year the cities of St. Paul and San Francisco have rolled out guaranteed minimum income programs for artists that give out monthly, no strings attached payments.

The 2021 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is happening this weekend, June 12-13, in Tarrytown, NY! On this week's episode of the Good Dog Pod, host Laura Reeves is joined by Allison Alexander, who has been an All-Breed Professional Handler for over 30 years. She is also the founder of the https://www.leadingedgedogshowacademy.com/ (Leading Edge Dog Show Academy).  What has changed about Westminster this year? Westminster is usually held in February in New York City's Madison Square Garden. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, it is being held in Tarrytown on the historic Lyndhurst Estate. In addition, the number of dog shows that usually happen across the country were reduced from several thousands to a few hundred. The new show date and scarcity of dog shows means that Westminster this year will be extra exciting because of the potential for surprise contenders!  What are some reasons that this year's show has the opportunity to be one of the best yet? The first reason that comes to mind for Allison and Laura is the Best in Show Judge, the renowned Patricia Craig Trotter. Trotter has been breeding, showing, and judging dogs for seven decades. Her presence in the show ring is highly anticipated, and is a sign that this will be an iconic year for Westminster. Another reason is that four new breeds have been introduced to Westminster - the Barbet, Biewer Terrier, Belgian Laekenois, and Dogo Argentino. Find out more information about them https://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/media-center-content/new-breeds-for-2021 (here).  What breeds and dogs do Allison and Laura have their eyes on? Both believe that there are some exemplary dogs in the Samoyed, Irish Setter, English Springer Spaniel, and Lagotto Romagnolo breeds. They are also paying close attention to the Toy Group, namely the Pekingese and Havanese breeds. However, with so many changes this year, it's hard even for the two experts to predict which dogs have the best shot at Best in Show. What is the schedule for this weekend? On Saturday, June 12, we will see the Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding Groups. On Sunday, June 13, we will see the Sporting, Working, Terrier Groups, and finally Best in Show. This weekend will be broadcasted on the FOX network. Check out the https://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/2021-dog-show-general-information/2021-fox-sports-television-schedule (Westminster website) for more information on the schedule and broadcasting. Despite all the changes to Westminster this year, Allison and Laura believe that the fact that the show is happening in June instead of the typical February poses a unique timeline for the world of dog shows, with Westminster now being an opportunity to say hello to new dogs instead of only bidding goodbye to retiring ones.  *Allison mistakenly stated that the Pekingese is of Japanese origin; we recognize that the breed is actually of Chinese origin. Will you be attending Westminster 2021? Join us for a Breeder Appreciation Party on Friday, June 11th. The event will be outdoors, at Hudson Anchor Rooftop in Tarrytown, NY. There will be free food, drinks, live music and giveaways. And better yet: dogs are welcome! Make sure to pre-register at: https://bit.ly/3f9fwGr (https://bit.ly/3f9fwGr) and follow our https://www.facebook.com/events/505125380855294/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%7D (Facebook Event) for the latest updates!

In this episode, we're speaking with Lee Dal Pra, a Chicago based Social Worker and Courtney Wells, a Chicago based Psychologist. Both Lee and Courtney are working in private practice and wrestling with how to Lean In to charging premium fees and building generational wealth, while simultaneously contending with the messages that in order for Queer people and BIPOC people to deserve wealth, they have to work ten times harder AND focus on giving back to the community, ultimately sacrificing their own well being. Why is it that we demand Queer people and BIPOC people do their own work to build wealth and make up for social injustice while also solving problems of mental health in society? Whooftah. We'll take it up in this episode.    In this episode, we will cover: Why Lee and Courtney decide to transition into private practice from high positions in the hospitalized mental healthcare setting; How they have received pushback from peers on establishing private practice fees and coming off insurance panels; How they served to challenge and encourage one another to grow as clinicians and business owners; A candid conversation discussing the pressure on Queer and BIPOC therapits to self sacrifice in order to fix a broken system.   Resources mentioned: Fun with Fees  Lean In. Make Bank. 4 Steps to Raise Your Fee Workshop   More about Lee: Lee Dal Pra, AM, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in evidence-based therapy for young folx with anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. Lee is the co-owner and Clinical Director of Mind Chicago, a relatable, science-based group practice for youth, young adults, and families. Lee is also a certified yoga instructor and crockpot aficionado. To contact: 312-667-3775, Lee@mindchicago.com, www.mindchicago.com   More about Courtney: Courtney Wells, PhD is a clinical psychologist who specializes in trauma. They are the owner of Pivot Psychological Services in Chicago providing evidence-based individual and group services for adults. Additionally, Dr. Wells works with other healing professionals through mindfulness and self-compassion to ensure their well-being and longevity in the field. Lastly, Dr. Wells is a lover of mystery novels and a tamer of two Pekingese.  To contact: 312-868-0163, courtney@pivotpsychchicago.org, https://pivotpsychchicago.org/   

In today's theme game all about legendary dogs, we discuss a heroic act of a Great Dane, bravery from a Pekingese, and a legendary man's best friend. #podcast #funfacts #weirdfacts #strangefacts #whackedfacts #facts #funny #comedy #guessinggame #gameshow #quiz #learnsomethingnew #interestingfacts #impressyourfriends

While taking texts from a fellow cat friend, I ruminate on who my neighbor was, before his end. Also, 2 of 3 names may have been found, and the hunt for truth, continues. Also, my sister remembers her precognition, the night before the tragedy. Recorded 4/18/21, uploaded 4/28/21. The events discussed at the house, happened 30-50 years ago. _____________________ This is the House on Valencia Street. This is a place where ghosts and psychics, with PTSD, exist, and I'm talking about it. Share time with a rare survivor, walking back to haunted rooms and space being claimed from long ago. This is from the survivor's perspective, communicated as I see fit, in a way that feels right, for me. I do not offer advice here, I share what worked for me. I am not a professional therapist, this is just one case study, one perspective. Language is explicit, Content Warning / Trigger Warning: ghosts, psychic ability, rape, incest, foster care, murder, emancipation, BDSM, therapy, lightning strikes, personal responsibility, Buddhism, recovery, codependency, domestic violence - and inappropriate humor, most likely. Picture inset: This is me, so many years ago, standing in front of my mother's Impala, and the House on Valencia Street. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mohmah/support

Brachycephalic, Aggressive Breeds and TemperatureEveryone loves pugs, Pekingese, and French bull dogs, but those dogs are actually restricted breeds when it comes to flying.  Snub-nosed dogs and cats are considered Brachycephalic which can lead to severe respiratory distress. Brachycephalic means snort headed.  They are all cute dogs and cats and a lot of people don’t realize it can be an issue when you decide to relocate or take a job in another country. A lot of the airlines have list of restricted breeds that are allowed to fly. Common examples of snub-nosed dogs and cats are English Bulldogs, French Bull Dogs, Pugs, Pekingese, Boston Terriers and king Charles spaniels, Persian cats, Scottish Fold cats, Himalayan, Bermese and British shorthair just to name a few.  Aggressive Breeds is something else that is restricted on airlines or what the airlines consider to be restricted.  Some countries even prohibited certain breeds from entering. Germany no longer allows Pitbull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Staffordshire-Bullterrier or Bullterrier.  You can transit through the country, but not stay. You can usually call or google the airlines to see what the restrictions are for flying dogs, but most if not all have restricted breeds.Temperature is something else that has to be considered when shipping pets.  Most airlines have guidelines as to how cold and how hot it can be to ship your babies.  Airlines often require an Acclimation disclaimer or letter filled out by you and your vet with the max/min temperatures that are allowed.  Also, it includes the entire trip if there are layovers.  All the reasons above are why you need to contact World Pet Travel prior to making reservations to ship your babies to a new country.  They can tell you upfront what, when, where and how it is done. Don’t wait until it is too late to get your baby on the flight.  Call them when you first make the decision to relocate and let them help you get your baby there.The website is www.worldpettravel.com  They have 23 years of experience.  Trust them with your furry family members.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lsfarnsworth29)Against the Rocks - Teespring Store Teespring Store to promote productsWorld Pet Travel - We Can Move Your Pets It is not as easy as you may think to move your furry children to a new country or across country. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

How did the world's most valuable, and well-known, pearl go from being discovered in the 16th century off the coast of Panama, to ending up in the mouth of one of Elizabeth Taylor's Pekingese in Vegas, as well as raising money for AIDS and HIV?  Tune in to listen to me, Josie Goodbody, tell it's magical and very majestic story. To learn more about Elizabeth Taylor's AIDS Foundation, and donate, please click here. For photographs of La Peregrina on my Instagram please click here. Edited by Tom Jobling at Mill Farm Studio

Sall Grover is the founder & CEO of Giggle, a social network & social medial platform for females. Prior to Giggle, Sall pursued her dream of screenwriting in Hollywood but retired after almost 10 years due to extreme sexual assault and harassment. While she sold screenplays, her movies were never made, probably because they were all about strong women who come to realise that they don't need a man. Sall currently lives in Australia. She is very happily eternally single and is the proud single-dog-mum to a 10-year-old, 20% evil and slightly misogynistic Pekingese-pomeranian named Puck. In this episode of the FiLiA podcast, Sall talks to Sally Jackson about her life in Hollywood and why she returned to Australia, What led her to found Giggle and why it's female only. Sexual harassment, #MeToo, Women's health, Sex-based rights and prostitution are also discussed.

Sall Grover is the founder & CEO of Giggle, a social network & social medial platform for females. Prior to Giggle, Sall pursued her dream of screenwriting in Hollywood but retired after almost 10 years due to extreme sexual assault and harassment. While she sold screenplays, her movies were never made, probably because they were all about strong women who come to realise that they don’t need a man. Sall currently lives in Australia. She is very happily eternally single and is the proud single-dog-mum to a 10-year-old, 20% evil and slightly misogynistic Pekingese-pomeranian named Puck. In this episode of the FiLiA podcast, Sall talks to Sally Jackson about her life in Hollywood and why she returned to Australia, What led her to found Giggle and why it’s female only. Sexual harassment, #MeToo, Women's health, Sex-based rights and prostitution are also discussed.

Happy 2021 creeps! We're back and ready to fill your ear holes with more tales of grim. Starting off the new year Jen delivers the origin story of the pekingese sleeve puppy, Sophie has a story about a very hungry hippo and Cassie finds hope at the end of a reddit thread.

Don't let their fluffy hair and judging eyes fool you, Pekingese dogs are hiding a secret. Their history encompasses torture, hubris, war, and some very long sleeves. Most importantly these dogs — well, one in particular — may hold the key to understanding the sometimes vexed relationship China has with the West.

Don't let their fluffy hair and judging eyes fool you, Pekingese dogs are hiding a secret. Their history encompasses torture, hubris, war, and some very long sleeves. Most importantly these dogs — well, one in particular — may hold the key to understanding the sometimes vexed relationship China has with the West.

Don't let their fluffy hair and judging eyes fool you, Pekingese dogs are hiding a secret. Their history encompasses torture, hubris, war, and some very long sleeves. Most importantly these dogs — well, one in particular — may hold the key to understanding the sometimes vexed relationship China has with the West.

This week, I spoke to a few of Freddie's Friends to get their perspective on how life has been amidst the pandemic and how having pets has provided love and comfort during this time of social isolation.*names have been omitted as to protect their identity.

Episode Three is hosted by Morgana LeBold and her rescued NMDR pup, Delilah (NMDR Addy). Listen to the story of how Morgana got started at NMDR, and why she fell head over heels in love with a rescued Pekingese. Our Virtual Gala is coming up on October 24th, and is absolutely FREE to attend! Visit https://bit.ly/NMDRVirtualGala to register and get your login link. Please consider liking, sharing, and sponsoring this podcast so that we can continue to educate the public about the realities of puppy mills and help rescue even more dogs. Press the Support button to help with a monthly contribution of as little as 99 cents today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nationalmilldogrescue/support

Writer Ray Lipstein describes the melodrama of looking in the mirror.  ABOUT THE GUEST RL (Ray) Lipstein is a writer, editor, and performer who works for The New Yorker, and previously for the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater and the United Nations. They were elected president of Girls Nation in 2009, on a universal healthcare platform, before leaving mock politics and organized gender. ABOUT THE HOST Neil Goldberg is an artist in NYC who makes work that The New York Times has described as “tender, moving and sad but also deeply funny.” His work is in the permanent collection of MoMA, he’s a Guggenheim Fellow, and teaches at the Yale School of Art. More information at neilgoldberg.com. ABOUT THE TITLE SHE’S A TALKER was the name of Neil’s first video project. “One night in the early 90s I was combing my roommate’s cat and found myself saying the words ‘She’s a talker.’ I wondered how many other gay men in NYC might be doing the exact same thing at that very moment. With that, I set out on a project in which I videotaped over 80 gay men in their living room all over NYC, combing their cats and saying ‘She’s a talker.’” A similar spirit of NYC-centric curiosity and absurdity animates the podcast. CREDITS This series is made possible with generous support from Stillpoint Fund. Producer: Devon Guinn Creative Consultants: Aaron Dalton, Molly Donahue Mixer: Andrew Litton Visuals and Sounds: Joshua Graver Theme Song: Jeff Hiller Website: Itai Almor & Jesse Kimotho Digital Strategy: Ziv Steinberg Thanks: Jennifer Callahan, Larry Krone, Tod Lippy, Sue Simon, Jonathan Taylor TRANSCRIPTION NEIL: I am so happy to have Ray Lipstein with me on a remote version of She's a Talker. Ray, thank you so much for being with me. RAY: It is my pleasure. More than my pleasure. NEIL: What is more than your pleasure? RAY: My pain, I guess. I don't know. NEIL: So you're saying it is painful to be here. RAY: Yeah. It fits somewhere between ennui and delight. It goes backwards. NEIL: There falls the shadow. So we're talking remotely, how are you doing? Whatever that means. We're talking, I think, probably two months into quarantine in New York. RAY: I am holding up well. I rearranged my bedroom last night in a feat of extreme 2:00 AM industriousness and it feels great. It's converted the bed psychologically into a day bed, the new orientation. So I'm excited for my roommate to get back who is with their partner. They're not a Gog. I'm going to send them away again. It's very big news. NEIL: Okay. When someone asks you what you do, how do you succinctly describe to them what it is? RAY: I work at The New Yorker. No further questions. NEIL: Okay. I'll accept that. RAY: No, no, no, don't accept it. Don't accept it. If someone asks me, what do I do, well, first of all, I would say, "Do you mean for a living? What do you mean? And why are you asking?" Those are all first line questions. And if push comes to shove, I say I'm a copy editor at The New Yorker. NEIL: All right. So first card is most photography is melodramatic. By definition, photography is melodramatic because it's the moment, right? It's always the moment. RAY: To preserve a moment is melodramatic. NEIL: Well, I don't know if to preserve it, to present it, to say, okay, here's this flux of life and I am going to take this one moment. Fuck preserving it. And I'm going to offer it. I'm offering you this one moment. Okay. That's the theoretical problem with it, but then I think pragmatically, photographs often look melodramatic just by virtue of something being stopped in the middle of something. So let's say you're looking at a picture from a photo album where your mother is looking into the camera and your father is looking off to the side and you're in the baby carriage holding a rattle. That is melodrama, because all that shit by virtue of being extracted from the flux of time is being given this outsized importance. RAY: It definitely seems like a bit arrogant or presumptuous. I mean, that seems like part of it, right? What you're saying that, to free. Yeah. And to present any moment, any given moment in time, it's something worthy of, as you say, isolating it out of that flux. I associate melodrama with overwrought emotionalism. NEIL: Which I think this has paradoxically by its restraint. RAY: Huh? Yeah. I mean, if you're going to say that, I mean, I have to say that all art is melodramatic then. I would say that card is melodramatic. NEIL: Oh, all the cards are melodramatic because it's by virtue of saying, look at this thought I had. It's worth your attention. It's sort of like at the beginning of the podcast, can I tell you this may be a slightly different thing, I've in the past introduced it by saying, "Hi, I'm Neil Goldberg, and this is She's A Talker. That to me seems like the height of presumption or melodrama or something, like who the fuck cares if you're Neil Goldberg and who cares if the podcast is called She's A Talker? RAY: Well, once you said that it's melodramatic in its restraint, I kind of start to feel like everything, including life, is melodramatic because then both the things that are literally melodramatic and the things that are restrained are melodramatic. And I absolutely feel that way. We're constantly looking to melodrama. NEIL: Everything. Everything is melodramatic basically. RAY: And you would only start it with most photography. How quickly were you realized? Yeah. I mean, I think for practical reasons I can offer a defense of you giving your name and the name of the podcast at the beginning, but I definitely see why it seems crazily hubristic and presumptuous and absurd, but it also feels crazily hubristic and presumptuous and absurd to look at myself in the mirror in the morning and try on multiple outfits and then go out the door thinking about how I look. I mean, it's presumptuous to have an identity. That's why you just got to strive for ego death. Everything short of ego death is melodrama. NEIL: Next card. Does the immune system ever get tired of all the conflict? RAY: This one made me giggle. I love to personify the immune system. NEIL: When you kind of personify it, does it have features? RAY: My immune system would be extremely neurotic. It would be anxious and avoidant and inefficient, over-reactive. Oh, all these sorts of things that you also might characterize me with. It would be true of him, my immune system. NEIL: Okay. Your immune system is gendered male. RAY: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Well, yeah. Uses he pronouns for now, I guess. NEIL: You say that your immune system is avoidant. What does it avoid? RAY: I mean, I think of my immune system's avoidant in terms of hay fever. When allergies come, it just absolutely drops. The ball runs the opposite direction. It doesn't even put up or maybe that's wrong. Maybe it's an over, I forget exactly what is it. NEIL: If you have allergies, that means you have an overactive immune system, I believe. RAY: Yeah. I think we're going to have to scratch all this for my pride, but I mean, it may not be avoidant in a literal sense, but it's avoidant emotionally and it knows that and I know it. Just because you're tackling, you could be avoiding a real conflict by throwing yourself at the conflict in an inefficient way. There's all sorts of ways you can avoid. NEIL: Oh my God, that's the story somehow of my art career, but not about conflict, but about opportunities. NEIL: Once one has decided that the Zoom meeting is over the rush to end the call. I'm talking about pressing the button that actually ends the call, so as not to be in that zone between when the meeting is over and the call has been disconnected. RAY: Yeah. I'm so glad you named this. I relate to it strongly. And I embarrassed myself at work Slack bemoaning it happening to me with my therapist. Every time we Zoom, she beats me out of there. So I'm working on it. Because it feels, and that doesn't just feel like embarrassment. That feels like abandonment. I mean, it's therapy. Every time. NEIL: You don't want to be abandoned. RAY: You don't want to be abandoned. NEIL: That's it right? It's about abandonment. RAY: You don't want to be the schmuck alone in the room. Yeah. It feels like rejection, I suppose. But the Zoom, you have to click it and then it'll say, "Are you sure you want to leave the meeting?" So there's that second. That's where I always get held up. Everyone leaves while I'm waiting to confirm that I want to leave, but on FaceTime, they don't ask you anything. And I was talking to a good friend of mine yesterday or two days ago, and I wanted to beat her out of that call so that I didn't feel abandoned. And I tried to compensate for the popup and there was no popup. And instead I hung up on her in mid sentence and that's kind of like, that's the price you pay to make sure you're not the last one left. NEIL: That really reminds me. I was deep into magic as a kid in high school. No. Well, yes, in high school, but all the way in elementary school. And I remember I once did a magic show for the elementary school. Maybe I was in junior high and I came back to the elementary school to do a magic show. And the teacher was introducing me, but I had the feeling like, wait, she's actually not going to introduce me. She was doing kind of a roundabout introduction that I think was maybe speaking to magic broadly, and I had this profound fear that she's just going to forget to introduce me. So I just came out in the middle of her introduction and started doing my show. Let's sit with that, right? RAY: There's a lot there. NEIL: I think I do, and I suspect you do too, if someone is, well, an introduction is often praising and of course I desperately want to be praised, but I don't want to be seen needing the praise, so I try to preempt it. So if someone is saying something nice about my art, which of course I want to hear, but I'll often cut them off. This connects to a card actually that I have here, which is when people praise me, it makes me wonder what narcissistic thing they detect in me that is pulling for them to praise me. Whenever someone's praising me, I think, oh wait, they can tell I'm asking for the praise or my whole personality is structured around needing praise. RAY: Mm-hmm (affirmative). What makes you think that they can tell? NEIL: Because I feel like one is always 100% transparent. That I deeply believe. People can always tell, don't you think? RAY: I don't know. I don't know. I was in a dialectical behavioral therapy group for a bit and they have these versions of Zen koans, but they're kind of very banal phrases instead. And there's one that's like, never in the history of the universe has anyone ever read another person's mind. But I took issue with that one because I mean, it really just eliminates the idea of magic from the schema. I don't want to believe it, but also it does give me some comfort because then no one, you know. I remind myself that constantly that no one can read my mind and it helps. It might help you receive compliments, because you do. We really want them. NEIL: Okay. There's the magic version of reading minds, but reading a mind is also just picking up on cues that manifest themselves. I feel like I'm a terrible liar. I just know if I'm lying to someone, unless they're just really tuned out, they can tell it. So that's not them reading my mind that they know what I'm saying is a lie. They can read it on my face. Likewise, if I'm feeling greedy for a compliment, I just think that manifests itself. RAY: Maybe you have very expressive body language. NEIL: This card says, how animals hide their pain, but what about a hypochondriacal animal? RAY: Do you have an animal that is hypochondriacal? NEIL: No, I had known lots of people and people are animals, but no, the closest I could come up with are those birds that as a strategy to protect their nests, they fly away from the nest and pretend they have a broken wing to attract the predator to them and then they fly away. Is that hypochondria or is that, well, it's a strategy and maybe hypochondria is a strategy. And it draws attention, which hypochondria does. RAY: That's interesting. NEIL: That's the closest I can get to a hypochondriacal animal. RAY: There is a dog in this 19 whatever vet book about an English veterinarian who lives in the countryside. NEIL: All Creatures Great and Small? RAY: All Creatures Great and Small. NEIL: Oh my God. That was, I think, the first book I ever read. RAY: No shit. Yeah. Really? NEIL: Oh, I was obsessed with it. James Harriot. James Harriot, right? RAY: Yeah. Totally. So right. James Harriot goes, he's this country doctor and he has to earn the respect of his eccentric boss and join the practice. He's seeing a Pekingese, I think, who is owned, I forget what the Pekingese's name is. I'm trying to find the, oh, I opened to it. Amazing. Ms. Pumphrey. Oh, yeah. Tricky, the Pekingese and Tricky needs, I don't know whether it's Tricky who is the hypochondriac or Mrs. Pumphrey, but he needs to squeeze Tricky's anal glands every so often. NEIL: Oh, I remember this vaguely. RAY: Tricky gets uncomfortable. Yeah. Iconic. I mean, definitely an iconic one. And then the story is really about how Mrs. Pumphrey anthropomorphizes Tricky and how James Harriot has to make sure to thank Tricky and not Mrs. Pumphrey for the cigars and the sherry or whatever he gets at Christmas because the gift is from the dog, but the dog, he doesn't really even seem to need the anal glands being squeezed. So actually I think it's still the owner who's hypochondriacal unfortunately at the end of this whole story. NEIL: You're right. It's like Munchhausen Syndrome by Proxy. God, lots of memories from that book. And I worked summers in high school at veterinarian's offices, because I wanted to be a veterinarian for a long time. An animal lover. RAY: Was it because of the books? NEIL: I think the books were because of that. I was just obsessed with animals from an early age, but one thing that will turn you off to being a veterinarian is working for veterinarians. I think for me, it was just seeing a lot of animals suffering. I just couldn't deal with it. But I saw a lot of anal glands being expressed. Did you say express? RAY: I didn't. NEIL: Because that's what it's called. You express the anal glands. RAY: I love that more than anything I've heard all day. That is. Tell me if this is true, because if so, it's tragic. Must anal glands always be expressed by another or can they express themselves? NEIL: I don't have the answer to that question. I got to believe that they can be expressed themselves, unless that was some real clever form of domestication that happened. It's like maybe that's why dogs domesticated themselves, to get their anal glands expressed. RAY: They lost the ability to express. Yeah. Well, let's just hope they don't take up photography. NEIL: People who go through a stage where they don't smile for photos should just skip that phase. I went through that phase, I should say. RAY: Let them just skip it. Let them skip it. They don't need it. NEIL: And there are some people who are stuck in that phase. But you're right. You don't need it, but is there any photograph that's better by virtue of the fact that the person's not smiling? RAY: Loads, millions, all of the ones. I think so. It introduces this kind of amazing mystery to all the photos before the convention of smiling in photographs. There's a photograph in my parents' basement of a great aunt of ours. And there're just all these incredibly pale looking Latvian girls in dark robes and they all look, they're so serious, but you know that they're school girls and someone's got gum in someone's hair and eight of them have crushes on each other. What's happening? And you can't tell. There's this sort of unaccountable distance that the imagination has to bridge between what these faces might look like if their personalities could have come through if they'd had more choice, I suppose, in how to form their expressions. RAY: I guess what I advocate for is choice ultimately. There shouldn't be a mandate to smile. If you think you have a crappy smile and it makes your face look funny, as I kind of feel about my face, then you shouldn't have to smile. You choose the expression most appropriate in the moment. NEIL: I like that. RAY: And that's the only way to really keep it from being a melodramatic photograph, I think. NEIL: I think smiling in a photograph is a way to acknowledge the melodrama. How's that? I think not smiling supports the melodrama. RAY: Yeah. Smiling fights it. I agree, because then it's a farce if you're smiling. NEIL: You're acknowledging. You're acknowledging it. RAY: Yeah. I'll just say if you take away the coy avoidant pout from me for a photograph, you'd be depriving me of one of my few remaining crutches, so I hope you come around. NEIL: I do know that pout. I know that pout. I like it. I love it. I also love your smile though, because I feel like your smile is a hard one smile. RAY: Interesting. It's about a great battle. That does recall, yeah, I was going to say something earlier when you were talking on the card, the card on people praising you because it makes you wonder what narcissistic thing you did they detect. I mean, please don't include this. But there was in high school, they called this face I made the a hundred face, which was when I got back an a hundred on a quiz or a test and it would be this evil, a rapid flicker between a smile and a frown and a frown that was exaggeratedly. It's a horrific, horrific bastardization of what a facial expression should be. Just a constantly moving war to prevent a smirk, a smirk for getting at a hundred on a quiz or a test, or just to hide the joy or to hide whatever the self satisfaction. And whenever it came, I was so conscious of what my face looked like to others, that they gave it a name. NEIL: The hundred face, but can we just completely put a button on this by saying, you say there's no such thing as mind reading, you were trying to kind of jam the signal of people's ability to read your mind as expressed by your facial expression. This speaks to the truth that people can read your mind, or at least you fear people read your mind. I have to include this. You prefaced by saying not include it. I just feel like I would violate, even though this isn't journalism, I would violate journalistic ethics to include that. RAY: Oh my God. Only if your credibility as a journalist is on the line. If those are the stakes, then I will see. NEIL: Oh my God. RAY: And maybe my friend, Lizzie, will hear her famous phrase. NEIL: Oh, I love Lizzie for naming that. You know what the hundred phase reminds me of by the way, although I think it's actually totally different, but it's this thing I do where I'm saying something and I'm about to use a fancy word. And by the way, I'm using that word not to show off, I think, but because it feels like the right word, but I don't want to be seen as trying to show off. So there's this little stumble or pause or something I do before I say the word that actually I think it then draws attention to the word or to me. I don't know. Do you have that situation? RAY: Yeah, I have that situation really bad. I don't know if I do the pause, but no matter what, the way I handle the self consciousness makes it more conspicuous. I think I just make a really shameful hand in the cookie jar kind of face and dark glances to see if anyone's noticed that I've used an unacceptable word. And I mean, I was made fun of this my whole life for using big words, I guess, was the common accusation. And like, "Why do you have to talk like that?" All sorts. And they're absolutely right. There was no reason to talk like that. I mean, it's just I was getting vocab words in my lunchbox every day from my mom from a book and there's only so much you can do with that much input and had to use it, use it or lose it. NEIL: Because your mom is a librarian, right? RAY: My mom, she works at the library. She is a library circulation. She's a clerk. NEIL: And she would slip a word into your lunchbox every day? RAY: She would casually slip a word of the day every day of the week. And then on Fridays, a vocab quiz, or maybe it was the end of the month after and I do 30 of them, I'd get quiz. NEIL: Wow. Now, would she ever slip in a vocabulary word, but forget your actual lunch? RAY: I think probably the words were what kept her remembering to make lunch. NEIL: Maybe your mom should be on She's A Talker since it's so centered around these index cards. RAY: Yeah. Well, in fairness, they were cards printed with the names of Lindt chocolates in different combinations, like milk chocolate shell with a hazelnut filling and a coconut shavings on top and numbered and then the backside was blank, and they were being reused from when my dad was a market researcher and Lindt Chocolate was his client at one point. And for our whole lives, our note cards were these focus group discarded Lindt Chocolate cards. NEIL: That's so beautiful. I hope you're saving that for whatever, for your novel, for your one person show. RAY: I think I was saving it for this. And this is where this memory will finally be discharged. NEIL: I love it a discharged memory, especially remotely. A remote discharged memory. RAY: I knew you wouldn't let me get away with saying discharge. NEIL: When this is all over, by this I mean our current who the fuck knows what over means, but what is it you're looking forward to? RAY: What am I looking forward to? One thing I miss is getting on the subway and moving through all the cars of the train in case my one true love is somewhere on the train, but not in the car that I got into and going from car to car to see if someone is there who I will meet, and none of that is possible now. NEIL: I love it. I'm sending you a huge virtual hug out to Bed Stuy from the Lower East Side. Thank you so much for being on She's A Talker. RAY: Neil, thank you so much for having me. It's been a total delight. NEIL: She's A Talker with Neil Goldberg. She's a talker with fabulous guests. She's a talker, it's better than it sounds. Yeah.  

This week we speak with the incredible Heart Doctor, Dr. Carley Saelinger about the physiological functions of the heart and all the intricacies of this organ. We learn about the symptoms, causes and medications for different diseases and more specifically about Pulmonary Hypertension, the one that stole our heart, Freddie. 

Constance D. Reid, PMP, CF APMP is a senior-level business development professional with over 12 years of providing leading capture and proposal strategy. She has led bid efforts for up to $25B global public sector and commercial deals for Leidos, IBM, and currently, Amazon Web Services. She is skilled in marketing to a variety of government and commercial customers, including Dept. of Energy, Dept. of State, DoD, DVA, and many commercial medical providers, payers, and researchers.Constance has been active in APMP for many years, sat on the 2015-2017 Board of Directors and on the 2015-2017 NCA Board of Directors as Secretary. She was the Inaugural APMP Future Leader awardee and a part of the Inaugural APMP 40 under 40 class. She has participated as a speaker at the 2018 Bid and Proposal Con in San Diego, CA, presenting on “Building Efficient and Effective Bid Processes” She is particularly proud of having developed the ongoing Mentorship Program for Association of Proposal Management Professionals' (APMP) DC Metro Area Chapter, which was architected and implemented in 2014, and continues in perpetuity and having been adopted by other chapters domestically and internationally and similar associations.When she's not leading and developing winning proposals, Constance spends time with her husband, son, and 14-year-old Pekingese-poodle. During quarantine, she's finding ways to channel her in-home energy into re-decorating, trying new recipes and finding new ways to incorporate learning for her 9-month-old in day-to-day activities.

Welcome to the THIRD episode of 'Voices from Herriot Country', a new podcast about Yorkshire characters 50 years after the first 'James Herriot' book about life as a rural vet was published. Alf Wight (his real name) soon became a bestselling phenomenon. There were two films based on his books, as well as the popular BBC TV series, 'All Creatures Great and Small'. Who could ever forget that theme tune...... And now there's a new Channel 5 TV series to enjoy too! In our third episode we meet retired butcher Ray Ballard who knew Alf Wight and Donald Sinclair, James Herriot and Siegfried Farnon in the books. Ray also talks about one of his customers, Marjorie Warner, known to millions of readers and viewers as the delightful Mrs Pumphrey, who had an obese Pekingese dog called Tricki Woo.....

We all went out on New Year's Eve except Julia. Kathy Griffin got married on New Year's Eve. Wasabi, the Pekingese, wins the National Dog Show. Dogs and cats often have the same names survey says. Our weekly visit from Ch. 45's Matt Belanger. Julia likes "Bonfires of Destiny" on Netflix.

Click Here To Listen/Download Full Episode of the Podcast Ali is the owner of Hipster Investments, a business that facilitated over $18 Million in Real Estate Investing Sales within 5 years. She has written over 170 articles for the Bigger Pockets blog. She's been featured in Fox Business and Motley Fool and has been interviewed on over 50 different podcasts. Ali's primary specialty is teaching people how to start a business with lifestyle design in mind. In her own words, “I buy real estate investments. My degree is in aerospace engineering. Turns out, I'm not really an engineer. I row competitively. I am a published conference paper author. Camping, outdoors, the beach, and sunshine make me very happy. I support two incredibly cute Pekingese dogs. I try to play rugby, but I'm constantly reminded I'm too small. I eat healthy (try to) and I love working out. I'd rather work 100 hours in a week on my own schedule than 40 on someone else's. I fly airplanes. I'm from Atlanta and Miami, but live in Los Angeles. I've been trying to learn Spanish since I was 10.” For Ali's free gift: www.hipsterinvestments.com/jasonandpili For more on Ali go to: https://www.hipsterinvestments.com/meet-the-team/ Go to www.yarusiholdings.com  for more info and free giveaways.   Connect: Ali Boone https://www.hipsterinvestments.com/ https://twitter.com/aliboonedotcom https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-boone/ https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/contributors/aliboone https://www.instagram.com/aliboonedotcom/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hipster-investments/ https://www.instagram.com/hipsterinvest/   Our Sponsor: Multifamily Foundation Workshop This is going to be an awesome event! Get Your Tickets Now at https://multifamilyfoundationworkshop.com/ Contact to info@yarusiholdings.com for discount related stuff    Investing for Lifestyle and Legacy: https://www.yarusiholdings.com/ Subscribe Us On YouTube: http://bit.ly/2ONsX56   Subscribe Us on Libsyn: https://thereifoundation.libsyn.com/ Rate this on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Xp8cjU Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yHyeKnnjWq0 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Author Cynthia Enuton discusses her Fur Angel series for children. Cynthia has a degree in psychology and worked for over a decade at a mental health facility counseling teens. She used to bring her dog, a little Pekingese named Lindsey, to work with her as an unofficial therapy dog. The kids responded so well to the dog that she referred to Lindsey as an angel in a fur coat. With her dogs serving as inspiration, Cynthia wrote her first book, Angel in a Fur Coat, about angels born on earth as dogs.

Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Miranda and Taylor discuss nails for dogs, the Pekingese, and dogs on boats! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more adorable doggos! Bork bork!Nails for Dogs:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2153147/Nail-art-dogs-latest-trend-pampered-pooches-barking-mad.htmlPekingese:https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/pekingese#/slide/1https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/12225945/Pekingese-On-White-01.jpg?fbclid=IwAR07CREzf3Drtyo-sQx1OSwmiQuTNqNEH8IgF8h-JuMrJS02PfYqLJAjDggDogs on Boats:https://wagwalking.com/sense/can-dogs-live-on-boatsSubscribe to us on APPLE PODCASTS, STITCHER or your podcatcher of choice.Find us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER or INSTAGRAM.

This week starts with a Classic Mic Bump, then Car & Ken explore what their problem is and how it might be solved by the addition of an employee (complete with job description!). They also realize there are many rules to the podcast and review their progress as YouTube sensations. The friends are both embarking on some in-law journies, they uncover the parallels of Car’s hair & dog journies, and Ken continues her 2019 tattoo journey. Also, an impromptu game of Wild Horse or Wild Cat! Plus: Jerry is an only child! Pekingese facts! How hot is hot?! Numbers! Anxiety attacks! Audition mania & opportunities! SPOILER ALERT: Bach Chat runs 45:24 - 55:40 and covers up through Ep4. Contains feelings on top contestants, “the right reasons”, problematic Luke P, and insights from Hannah herself.

Tibetan Spaniels: From Monastery Walls to the Back of the Sofa Ch. Avalon Riker of Ebonstern, circa 2002. Host Laura Reeves caught up with three longtime breeders of Tibetan Spaniels, Kay Dickeson, Mallory Driskill and Carol Tyte, at the 2019 National Specialty in Albany, Ore. Tibbies, as their owners call them, are a small, low-maintenance, long-lived, affectionate but independent breed. The breed’s history takes shape from the mists of time. These were the alert watch dog that ran the along the thick walls of the monasteries in Tibet, alerting their much larger brethren, https://puredogtalk.com/tibetan-mastiff-history-lore-and-modern-living-pure-dog-talk/ (Tibetan Mastiffs), to any approaching danger. Weighing in at 9 to 15 pounds, Tibbies require no trimming for the show ring, are easy to maintain with simple brushing and frequently live to 16 years of age. The ancient breed is a big dog in a little dog body, Tyte noted. Their instincts still guide them to “be up high and watch things” Dickeson said. “They will get on the back of the sofa to look out the window,” Driskill noted, adding that “off the furniture” isn’t really a concept Tibbies honor. Tibetan Spaniels may be any color or mixture of colors. The first Tibetan Spaniels were imported to the U.S. from England in early 1970s. The breed was introduced to England in the early 1900s, Driskill said. Marlin Perkins, host of the Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom television show, imported Tibetan spaniels. Tyte, who owns descendants of these dogs, noted that in the second and third generation pedigrees of those imports, the dogs names were listed as “unknown.” Believed to predate Pekingese and Lhasa Apso, our panelists recommend Tibbies as a welcoming and engaging breed for owner handlers. Moderation in all things is the goal for the Tibetan Spaniel in the show ring. Driskill noted the breed is not extreme in any area – coat, head or bone. The characteristic hare foot is important for the “wash and wear” dogs. Aloof with strangers but not aggressive, Tibbies are generally not good off-leash and have a mind of their own, the panelists agreed. “You can do obedience,” Driskill said, “but be prepared to cry.” Tyte observed that the dogs have long and accurate memories. “They’re like small children,” Tyte said. “You can’t let them get away with anything even once.” Support this podcast

Saying goodbye to a cherished pet is incredibly heartbreaking. In this week's episode, I tell nice and funny stories about my little Lucca. It reminds me of all the joy we shared (oh the bacon we ate!) and makes me grateful for the 14 years we had together.

Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Miranda and Taylor discuss nails for dogs, the Pekingese, and dogs on boats! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more adorable doggos! Bork bork!Nails for Dogs:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2153147/Nail-art-dogs-latest-trend-pampered-pooches-barking-mad.htmlPekingese:https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/pekingese#/slide/1https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/12225945/Pekingese-On-White-01.jpg?fbclid=IwAR07CREzf3Drtyo-sQx1OSwmiQuTNqNEH8IgF8h-JuMrJS02PfYqLJAjDggDogs on Boats:https://wagwalking.com/sense/can-dogs-live-on-boatsSubscribe to us on APPLE PODCASTS, STITCHER or your podcatcher of choice.Find us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER or INSTAGRAM.

David Fitzpatrick on Pekingese, the Palace Dogs of Peking http://www.pequest.com/ (David Fitzpatrick), 2012 Westminster Kennel Club BIS winner with the Pekingese, Malachy, was obsessed with dogs as a child. Although his parents wouldn’t let him own a dog, he found ways to be involved  with them by walking and housesitting dogs in the neighborhood. David Fitzpatrick receiving the Westminster Kennel Club BIS ribbon from judge Cindy Vogels. His passion took off around 1970 when he wrote a letter to a local handler to see if she needed help. Before he knew it, he was being picked up after school, earning $5/day helping her with Pekingese and other toy breeds. “It could have been pretty much any breed,” Fitzpatrick said. “I fell into the lap of the Pekingese and loved them from the start. It was fate really.” “Speak to anyone who is remotely involved with the Pekingese breed and the mention of David Fitzpatrick’s name will result in a degree of awe and reverence, for this American gentleman is acknowledged as being as fine a handler and presenter of a Pekingese as has ever been seen,” says noted British author Andrew Brace. What is it about Pekingese? The dogs of royalty in China, the first Pekingese specialty show was held in the US around 1908, Fitzpatrick said. “The breed attracted the pillars of society. They were the status symbol dog of the day and were the most popular toy breed into the ‘60s.” “It is a detail oriented breed,” Fitzpatrick noted, “with their pear shaped body, rectangular head, features spread out and not crowded, heavy bone, crooked legs, level back and high tail set.” Pekingese should have an intelligent expression, one that is almost arrogant and disdainful. “Their true temperament is snooty,” Fitzpatrick said. “They were developed as palace dogs in China. They were royalty and had their own servants. They are generally waiting for you to do for them. It’s not a breed that really wants to please their humans.” Pekes as pets Fitzpatrick said the breed is great to live with. “They blend into the household,” he noted. “They get their loves and then go entertain themselves. They’re not constantly clawing at you like some dogs. They’re more independent.” Pekingese have a great deal of personality, Fitzpatrick added. While they are at a show they are performing, showing their regal and aristocratic nature. At home, they’re like any other dogs, they chase squirrels and his dogs even dug out a nest of baby bunnies. Breed specific presentation “It’s up to us to show our dogs in a proper manner, not succumb to this crazy show biz of dogs chasing bait around the ring… an aristocratic breed really should not be begging for food, should they?” Support this podcast

FBI Special agent Pendergast has a new boss and a new younger partner, and longtime narrator Rene Auberjonois brings the perfect acerbic delivery to the 18th mystery in the Pendergast series. You know it’ll be a wild ride when an audiobook starts off with a Pekingese running off with a human heart he found on a grave! Audiobook mystery listeners will love every minute of this Earphone Award-winning audiobook. Published by Hachette Audio. Read the full review of VERSES FOR THE DEAD at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On today’s episode are host Jo Reed and Michele Cobb, Publisher of AudioFile Magazine Support for AudioFile's Sound Reviews comes from GraphicAudio, featuring series such as The Stormlight Archive, Deathlands, Smoke Jensen, Demon Cycle, and over 1,000 more A Movie In Your Mind full cast productions available only at www.GraphicAudio.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a brief hiatus, Ken and Car (and Little Jerry) are back with this double episode. Juicy! Laughs! Serious! Length! In the first half—the laugh half—Ken and Car update you on their major events. They also discuss Car’s birthday, camping and a couple of notable failures (is Ken secretly becoming an actor?). In the second half, the friends get more serious. They share a previous recording which explores grief, navigating loss, and the beautiful life of Walter Bernard the Pekingese (2006-2018).

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the characteristics and risk factors for intervertebral disk extrusions (IVDE) in Pekingese dogs. If you're about to see a Pekingese dog with back pain, check out this VETgirl podcast to learn what you need to know about in this breed of dog.

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the characteristics and risk factors for intervertebral disk extrusions (IVDE) in Pekingese dogs. If you're about to see a Pekingese dog with back pain, check out this VETgirl podcast to learn what you need to know about in this breed of dog.

Ali Boone is a 9-to-5 dropout who left a high-paying career as an Aerospace Engineer to start her own business. She is the founder of Hipster Investments, a real estate investment company that truly flips real estate investing on its head. Not only does Hipster offer unique investment opportunities that open the door for anyone to invest in real estate, but Ali has structured Hipster in such a way that allows her full freedom to create the life of her dreams. (She reluctantly admits sleeping- in is a major part of her current dream life…) Ali has Master's degrees in both Aerospace Engineering and Spiritual Psychology. She has written over 170 articles for BiggerPockets.com—the world's leading real estate investing website. She has been featured in Fox Business and The Motley Fool, has over 300k views on her Calculating Rental Property Numbers video on YouTube, has sold over 200 copies of her Turnkey Rental Properties 101 eBook, and was awarded Top 100 Real Estate Investing Blogs & Websites on the Web. If you ask Ali what her biggest accomplishment is though, she'll tell you it's that she successfully created a completely location-independent business that allows her to live wherever she wants, travel whenever she wants, work whenever she wants (or doesn't want), and most importantly—she is her own boss. She is a firm believer in lifestyle design and the freedom and happiness that comes with it—and she's certainly become an expert at living it!  Ali's strengths are in organic business building, passive income, outsourcing, and lifestyle design. She also does business consulting where she specializes in looking at the puzzle pieces of struggling businesses and, using her engineering background and experience as a successful entrepreneur, helps fit those puzzle pieces back together in a way that best supports the client and their business.  When Ali isn't helping people buy real estate or coaching other entrepreneurs, she is usually flying airplanes around Santa Monica (and teaching other people to fly as well), hanging out in the SoCal outdoors whether it be the beach or the ski slopes, hanging out with her little Pekingese dog, Harley, or volunteering in California prisons where she works directly with the inmates teaching them principles of spiritual psychology and methods of finding internal freedom.  Amidst her busy schedule, her ultimate goal is to one day challenge Tim Ferriss to a lifestyle design duel. Topics: Lifestyle Design Entrepreneurship  Passive Income  Contact: http://hipsterinvestments.com/ Ali@hipsterinvestments.com (FREE 30-min phone consultation) 

Laurie discusses the testing process used by many shelters and rescue groups to determine compatibility between cats and dogs, and offers suggestions on how to get them used to each other once you bring them home. Callers had questions about a Pekingese x Corgi with a barking problem, a cat who bites too hard when playing, and a Boston Terrier who peed on their bed pillow. Laurie also shares her opinion about the value of training and finding solutions to problems rather than just doing "testing" for behavior problems.

By the pricking of my thumbs, something ghostly this way comes . . . and then goes . . . and then comes again. In this homage to the Bard, a murder suspect plays peek-a-boo with the specter of his victim. Is it all the result of theatrics, or is something supernatural at play? Burn-o-Meter: 7.5 Overall rating: 8.25 ghostly Pekingese

2017-02-20 Special EnglishThis is Special English. I&`&m Mark Griffiths in Beijing. Here is the news.Australia&`&s University of Newcastle has announced the establishment of a scholarship program supported by China&`&s Jack Ma Foundation.The Jack Ma Foundation will give 20 million U.S. dollars, roughly 26 million Australian dollars, to fund a scholarship program at the University of Newcastle. The fund is the first of its kind and it marks the largest philanthropic commitment in the university&`&s history. This is the Foundation&`&s first philanthropic contribution in Australia.In its initial year, "The Ma and Morley Scholarship Program" will create 30 new scholarships and support a series of other scholarship programs at the university.When the program reaches full capacity, it will support 90 students per year.This is Special English.A system developed by e-commerce giant Alibaba for China&`&s Ministry of Public Security last year helped to find more than 600 missing children.The system is called "Tuanyuan", or reunion. It is a pop-up platform that has been applied to multiple websites and apps, including AutoNavi and Alipay. Since its launch last year, over 70 billion pop-ups have been made, sharing the information of 650 missing children. Six hundred and ten of them have been found.Alibaba says most of these children were reported lost or had run away from home, but 4 percent were rescued from child traffickers.Apart from updating lost and found information for children, the system also helps to refute fake information.More Internet companies across China will join the network this year.You&`&re listening to Special English. I&`&m Mark Griffiths in Beijing.Beijing will intensify the battle against air pollution, as the city mayor has promised to take "extra" anti-smog measures in 2017.Beijing mayor Cai Qi said at a media conference that the municipal government will continue to decrease coal use by helping residents in villages use clean energy.Beijing will try to basically realize zero coal use in six major districts and in Beijing&`&s southern plain areas this year. The city will eliminate coal-fired boilers that can each produce up to 10 tonnes of steam per hour.The mayor said the city will slash coal use by 30 percent to less than 7 million tonnes this year.Meanwhile, Beijing will kick 300,000 old vehicles off the roads this year and promote new energy cars instead.Cai said it is an important task for Beijing and its neighboring areas to work together and improve air quality in the region.The average density of PM 2.5 in the Chinese capital was 73 micrograms per cubic meter last year, down 10 percent from the previous year.This is Special English.The Chinese government has issued a five-year action plan for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.The government has vowed to make the utmost effort to find HIV-infected people and AIDS sufferers. It is also aimed at reducing infections through drug needles, blood transfusions and mother-to-newborn infections. Efforts will be made to minimize the fatality rate and improve patients&`& quality of life.The plan was made for the period between 2016 and 2020. It has set multiple targets including reducing AIDS-related activities in people by at least 10 percent and keeping mother-to-infant infection rates to within 4 percent.According to the plan, more than 90 percent of the infected people and AIDS sufferers should receive anti-viral treatment, and more than 90 percent of the cases of such treatment should be successful.International cooperation on HIV/AIDES research will be strengthened to enhance the prevention and treatment of the disease.You&`&re listening to Special English. I&`&m Mark Griffiths in Beijing.Scientists say China should draft national standards on pesticides to reduce the amount of residue that is left on agricultural products, preventing damage to the environment. Scientists with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences say national standards on pesticides are badly needed as the country faces mounting pressure of protecting the ecological environment in rural areas. The standards should cover the levels of the maximum amount of residue allowed on a piece of farmland, and user instructions.The scientists say improper usage of pesticides is a matter of grave concern. Chemicals in pesticides leach into the environment, wasting resources, and posing a serious risk to the whole eco system. Overuse of pesticides also threatens aquatic life, animals and the long-term growth of crops. To prevent the damage and enable rational use of pesticides by farmers, scientists have developed a device that can verify how much of the chemicals need to be used on the farmland. A test kit containing color-coded test cards can help users determine the quality of their sprays and calculate droplet density. This is Special English.China plans to build a next-generation synchrotron radiation facility in Beijing.One researcher from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, one of the country&`&s top research institutes, says construction of the project is expected to start in Nov next year. It will be completed within six years, with a total investment of 5 billion yuan, roughly 700 million U.S. dollars.The facility has been nicknamed Beijing Light Source. It will meet national security demands and create aerospace materials among other products. It will provide high-resolution methods of finding out more about substantial structures.The facility will be a new generation light source developed based on previous ones. The Light Source will create the brightest X-rays in the world. It will be 70 times brighter than the United States&`& National Synchrotron Light Source II. It will also be 10 times brighter than Sweden&`&s MAX IV, the strongest of its kind in the world so far.Bright X-rays could help measure the atomic structure of various substances, and the higher brightness will help researchers to see more detail in those substances.Around the world, there are more than 50 such facilities providing support in many research fields. The light source plays an important role in the medical field, helping researchers discover mechanisms of tumors and understand cerebrovascular diseases better.You&`&re listening to Special English. I&`&m Mark Griffiths in Beijing. You can access the program by logging on to newsplusradio.cn. You can also find us on our Apple Podcast. If you have any comments or suggestions, please let us know by e-mailing us at mansuyingyu@cri.com.cn. That&`&s mansuyingyu@cri.com.cn. Now the news continues.A record 6 million trips were made by mainland tourists to overseas destinations during the seven-day Spring Festival holiday, which ended on February 2. That is an increase of 7 percent compared with last year&`&s Spring Festival period. More than 370,000 trips were organized by travel agencies, a 3 percent increase.The tourism administration has reported growth from individual and high-end travelers. In addition to first-tier and coastal cities, inland cities including those in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, became important source markets for China&`&s out-bound tourism industry.Meanwhile, Chinese tourists&`& travel itineraries and preferred destinations are different than they were before.For example, the phrase "Shopping spree" is a catchword among Chinese tourists visiting Japan in 2015. But this year, many people traveled to Japan for physical checkups as well as sighting seeing.One owner of a tourism agency in Tokyo said his agency arranged more than 200 physical checkups and medical treatments this year, up 50 percent from last year. A tourism agency specializing in receiving Chinese tourists in Kenya says the country was a rare choice for Chinese tourists in 2005. But, since 2010, more Chinese tourists have chosen this African country as a destination to experience its different biodiversity environment.This is Special English.People&`&s preference for dog breeds is changing. Since 2012, when a Tibetan mastiff pup sold for 20 million yuan, roughly 3 million U.S. dollars, in Shandong province, the country has become obsessed with another breed, the brown toy poodle. A pet dog center in Beijing says the brown toy poodle has become popular in recent years because people think they are cute, small and smart. The center says small dogs make ideal pets for many people with small apartments, adding that poodles are one of the smartest breeds. The toy like breed has been nicknamed "the teddy" in China. According to Beijing Kennel Club, Beijing had around 950,000 registered dogs in 2015. More than 13 percent of them were toy poodles. This outnumbers other breeds including the bichon frise, the golden retriever and the Welsh corgi. Since keeping a pet was legalized in 1993, the pet market has grown quickly. Many breeds have had their moment, including the Pekingese, the Tibetan mastiff and the Labrador. There are many reasons behind the popularity of the breed, including fashion trends and scarcity.Experts say the cycle of favor for one breed is around seven years, and now the price of brown toy poodles is dropping, meaning fewer people are buying them. Insiders say that with the market becoming more mature, pet owners are becoming more likely to choose a breed based on their own demands, instead of following the crowd.You&`&re listening to Special English. I&`&m Mark Griffiths in Beijing.Joint Canadian-Chinese research has found that biochemical reactions that cause Alzheimer&`&s disease could begin during the fetal period or soon after birth if the fetus or newborn does not get enough vitamin-A.The study also showed that vitamin-A supplements given to newborns could be effective in slowing the degenerative brain disease.The findings are based on studies of genetically-engineered mice. The research was announced recently by the University of British Columbia in Vancouver in western Canada.The study shows that even as early as in pregnancy, a marginal deficiency of vitamin-A has a detrimental effect on brain development. It has a long-lasting effect that may facilitate Alzheimer&`&s disease in later life. The findings were the result of a five-year research project that built on previous studies that linked low levels of vitamin-A with cognitive impairment.The researchers studied 300 elderly people in China and found that 75 percent of those with vitamin-A deficiency had cognitive impairment, compared to 47 percent of those with normal vitamin-A levels.This is Special English.Australian researchers have solved a long-standing puzzle on the origin of stardust recovered from meteorites.The international team of scientists, led by Melbourne&`&s Monash University, identified the effect of a nuclear reaction within the dust grains for the first time.The researchers say the solar system was born out of a nebula where the rock-forming elements were locked inside dust grains. Some of the dust was made around stars, being effectively tiny condensed pieces of stars.A small fraction of stardust survived the destruction process, while most of the original dust was destroyed to make up new dust, rocks and planets, including the Earth.Using special dust found on meteorites, the researchers were able to trace the evolution of the nebula from which planets were born. It also enabled them to understand physical processes inside stars where the grains were formed.This is Special English.Scientists have discovered a tiny creature that dates back 500 million years and they believe it may be the oldest known ancestor of a vast group of species, including humans.The research was conducted by China&`&s Northwest University, Cambridge University, and other institutions. The finding has been published by "Nature" online.The animal is probably the oldest example of a category of creatures that includes vertebrates.（全文见周六微信。）

2017-02-21 Special EnglishThis is Special English. I&`&m Ryan Price in Beijing. Here is the news.A senior health official has called on governments at all levels to help relieve the burden on families wanting to have a second child.A senior official from the National Health and Family Planning Commission has said that an array of departments need to introduce measures to help resolve issues that have arisen with the introduction of the second-child policy in January last year.Health authorities have been rolling out policies nationwide since family planning rules were relaxed, including improvements to maternal care facilities.However, the official warned that families will need help from other government departments to handle some of the problems, including increased expenses, maternity leave and a shortage of nurseries.Almost 19 million babies were born in China last year, up 11 percent from 2015, with 45 percent born to women who already had a child.Over the same period, the maternal mortality rate fell from 201 per 1 million births to 199, despite the fact that half of the 90 million women who became eligible to have a second child are over 40 years old, putting them at a higher risk of complications during pregnancy.This is Special English.Beijing has banned high-emission vehicles from its urban areas.Starting from Feb. 15, light-duty gasoline-powered cars that fail to meet the "National Emission Standard 3" were banned from entering Beijing&`&s fifth ring road on weekdays.Violators will be fined 100 yuan, roughly 15 U.S. dollars, for every four hours that they drive on the road. Substandard vehicles will also be taken off the road through annual inspections or spot checks.Beijing currently requires new cars to comply with the "Beijing 6" emission standard, which is higher than the widely-used "National Emission Standard 5" and equivalent to the "Euro 6" standard, the strictest in China.The "National Emission Standard 1" was introduced in 1999 and the "National Emission Standard 2" followed in 2004.Higher-polluting gasoline vehicles account for less than 10 percent of vehicles on the road, but discharge over 30 percent of nitrogen oxide and 25 percent of volatile organic compounds.Beijing&`&s 6 million vehicles produce 500,000 tonnes of various pollutants annually and account for 30 percent of locally-generated PM 2.5, a particulate matter associated with hazardous smog, making this the prime source for PM2.5.Plagued by smog over the past decade, Beijing has initiated a series of regulations to improve its air quality.You&`&re listening to Special English. I&`&m Ryan Price in Beijing. Last year, 1,600 foreigners became permanent Chinese residents, an increase of 160 percent on the previous year.China has made huge progress in easing its residence and entry policies for foreigners since 2015, which has helped attract more talent from overseas and boost international exchanges and the economy. Foreigners with permanent residence can enjoy the same rights as Chinese citizens do, including investment, housing purchases and schooling. One year after new measures were implemented, Shanghai saw a year-on-year increase of six times the number of permanent residence applications from foreigners and their families. The number of such applications in Beijing last year increased 430 percent from 2015. Foreigners made over 57 million trips to China last year, up almost 10 percent from 2015. At present, 15 Chinese cities allow a 72-hour visa-free entry for nationals of certain countries. Shanghai and the provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang offer 144-hour visa-free stays for international transit passengers from certain countries.This is Special English.The Chinese government has issued a five-year action plan for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.The government has vowed to make the utmost effort to find HIV-infected personnel and AIDS sufferers. It is also aimed at reducing infections through drug needles, blood transfusion and mother-to-newborn infections. Efforts will be made to minimize the fatality rate and improve patients&`& quality of life.The plan was made for the period between 2016 and 2020. It has set multiple targets including reducing AIDS-related activities in people by at least 10 percent and keep mother-to-infant infection rate to within 4 percent.According to the plan, more than 90 percent of the infected people and AIDS sufferers should receive anti-virus treatment, and more than 90 percent of the cases of such treatment should be successful.International cooperation on HIV/AIDES research will be strengthened to enhance the prevention and treatment of the disease.This is Special English.Scientists say China should draft national standards on pesticides to reduce the amount of residue that is left on agricultural products, preventing damage to the environment. Scientists with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences say national standards on pesticides are badly needed as the country faces mounting pressure of protecting the ecological environment in rural areas. The standards should cover the levels of the maximum amount of residue allowed on a piece of farmland, and user instructions.The scientists say improper usage of pesticides is a matter of grave concern. Chemicals in pesticides leach into the environment, wasting resources, and posing a serious risk to the whole eco system. Overuse of pesticides also threatens aquatic life, animals and the long-term growth of crops. To prevent the damage and enable rational use of pesticides among farmers, scientists have developed a device that can verify how much of the chemicals need to be used on farmland. A test kit containing color-coded test cards can help users determine the quality of their sprays and calculate droplet density. You&`&re listening to Special English. I&`&m Ryan Price in Beijing. You can access the program by logging on to newsplusradio.cn. You can also find us on our Apple Podcast. If you have any comments or suggestions, please let us know by e-mailing us at mansuyingyu@cri.com.cn. That&`&s mansuyingyu@cri.com.cn. Now the news continues.A record 6 million trips were made by mainland tourists to overseas destinations during the seven-day Spring Festival holiday, which ended on February 2. That is an increase of 7 percent compared with last year&`&s Spring Festival period. More than 370,000 trips were organized by travel agencies, up 3 percent from last year.The tourism administration has reported growth from individual and high-end travelers.Meanwhile, Chinese tourists&`& travel itineraries and preferred destinations have been different from before.For example, "Shopping sprees" among Chinese tourists in Japan was a catchword in 2015. But this year, many people traveled to Japan for physical checkups besides sighting seeing.One owner of a tourism agency in Tokyo says his agency arranged more than 200 physical checkups and medical treatments this year, up 50 percent from last year. A tourism agency specializing in receiving Chinese tourists in Kenya says the country was a seldom choice for Chinese tourists in 2005. But, since 2010, more Chinese tourists have chosen the African country as a destination to experience its different biodiversity environment.This is Special English.People&`&s preference for dog breeds is changing. Since 2012, when a Tibetan mastiff pup sold for 20 million yuan, roughly 3 million U.S. dollars, in Shandong province, the country has become obsessed with another breed, the brown toy poodles. A pet dog center in Beijing says the brown toy poodle has been popular in recent years because they think it is cute, small and smart. The center says small dogs are ideal pets for many people with small apartments, adding that poodles are one of the smartest breeds. The toy like breed is nicknamed "teddy" in China. According to Beijing Kennel Club, Beijing had around 950,000 registered dogs in 2015. More than 13 percent of them were toy poodles. It even outnumbers other breeds including the bichon frise, the golden retriever and the Welsh corgi. Since keeping a pet was legalized in 1993, the pet market has grown quickly. Many breeds have had their moment, including the Pekingese, the Tibetan mastiff and the Labrador. Experts say the cycle of favor for one breed is around seven years, and now the price of a brown toy poodle is dropping, meaning fewer people are buying them. There are many reasons behind the popularity, including fashion trends and scarcity.Insiders say that with the market becoming more mature, pet owners are becoming more likely to choose a breed based on their own demands, instead of following the crowd.You&`&re listening to Special English. I&`&m Ryan Price in Beijing.A joint Canadian-Chinese research has found that the biochemical reactions that cause Alzheimer&`&s disease could begin during fetus period or soon after birth if the fetus or newborn does not get enough vitamin-A.The study also showed that vitamin-A supplements given to newborns could be effective in slowing the degenerative brain disease.The findings are based on studies of genetically-engineered mice. The research was announced recently by the University of British Columbia in Vancouver in western Canada.The study shows that even as early as in pregnancy, marginal deficiency of vitamin-A has a detrimental effect on brain development. It has long-lasting effect that may facilitate Alzheimer&`&s disease later in life. The findings were the result of a five-year research project that built on previous studies that linked low levels of vitamin-A with cognitive impairments.The researchers studied 300 elderly people in China and found that 75 percent of those with vitamin-A deficiency had cognitive impairment, compared to the 47 percent of those with normal vitamin-A levels.This is Special English.Australian researchers have solved a long-standing puzzle on the origin of stardust recovered from meteorites.The international team of scientists, led by Melbourne&`&s Monash University, identified the effect of a nuclear reaction within the dust grains for the first time.The researchers say the solar system was born out of a nebula where rock-forming elements were locked inside dust grains. Some of the dust was made around stars, being effectively tiny condensed pieces of stars.A small fraction of stardust survived the destruction process, while most of the original dust was destroyed to make up new dust, rocks and planets, including Earth.Using special dust found on meteorites, the researchers were able to trace the evolution of the nebula from which planets were born. It also enabled them to understand physical processes inside stars where the grains were formed.This is Special English.Scientists have discovered a tiny creature that dates back to 500 million years and believe it may be the oldest known ancestor of a vast group of species, including humans.The research was conducted by China&`&s Northwest University, Cambridge University, and other institutions. The finding has been published by "Nature" online.The animal is probably the oldest example of a category of creatures that includes vertebrates.The tiny creature, around one millimeter in size, was found in the Cambrian fossils from northwest China&`&s Shaanxi Province. Its bag-like body has a prominent mouth, and several lateral openings to expel water. One key step in its evolution was when the openings became gills.One lead researcher of the study said the creature evolved from their even smaller ancestors 520 million years ago. Then they became primitive fish, and eventually humans.That is the end of this edition of Special English. To freshen up your memory, I&`&m going to read one of the news items again at normal speed. Please listen carefully.（全文见周日微信。）

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Xiaohua: Hello and welcome to RoundTable’s Word of the Week. This week we’re talking about dogs, again one of Mark’s favorite topics. Mark: I do like dogs. You know when I was a boy, we had a couple of dogs at home, and just ones that we got from an animal rescue center. And then when I became an adult and left home, I had a cat. And now I’m in Beijing, I’ve got a dog. And you know, I think I’m a dog person. I prefer dogs to cats I think. Xiaohua: And we’re going to talk about some breeds of dogs. One of the most popular ones in China is the golden retriever. Mark: That’s right, yes. I see a couple of these every evening when I’m walking my own dog. And these are said to be quite intelligent dogs. If we look at the word retriever, this gives us an indication of what that dog was bred to do. It was supposed to run out and bring back things like pheasants and other birds that had been shot by people going game hunting. So that’s why it was called a retriever, because it retrieves or brings things back. Xiaohua: Golden retriever, 金毛，是作为用来猎捕野禽的寻回犬而培养出来的，它们非常聪明，而且友善热情。But interestingly, because of their being over-friendly, they’re not very suitable to become a guard dog.Mark: Yeah, you don’t want that, do you? You don’t want a burglar breaking in, and befriending the dog, and then stealing your stuff. You want something a bit more aggressive. Xiaohua: Yeah, that’s right. Let’s talk about another kind of dog, the husky. Mark: Do you know the word husky actually originates from a word referring to Arctic people in general, the Inuits or Eskimos, known as Huskies. The word’s actually a contraction of the word Huskimos.Xiaohua: 哈士奇犬也是有很多人养的犬种。它的全称实际上是西伯利亚雪橇犬, it’s the Siberian husky, that’s the full name. Mark: That’s right. These dogs are very tough. I went to Alaska once, and when I was in Alaska, I saw the start of a husky dog race. It’s called the iditarod. And it goes for hundreds of miles across the snowy wilderness of Alaska. And you can see from the fur on them, I mean they’re quite sort of hairy dogs really, and they need that to keep warm. Xiaohua: Husky跑得非常快。哈士奇是狼的近亲，性格也比较多变，有的是非常胆小，但有的却比较暴力。另外在中国哈士奇由于它的表情非常可爱也被称作表情帝。Mark: Isn’t that the dog in Game of Thrones? You’re not a fan, are you? I’m perhaps the person to answer my own question. (Xiaohua: Yes, please.) Cause I’m a big fan of Game of Thrones. I think it is actually. I think these are the Dire Wolves, and I think that it’s a type of husky that they use for that character in the Game of Thrones. This has actually led to a surge in the popularity of husky breeds. People want to have their own Game of Thrones dog. But of course, you gotta remember, you know, a dog needs love and affection for all 15 or 16 years of its life, not just until the end of the next season of the TV show. Xiaohua: Yeah, you have to be a responsible dog owner. And we’ve talked about some big dogs. Let’s now talk about a very, very small dog, a Chihuahua. Mark: The Chihuahua! These are funny little dogs, aren’t they? These are the dogs that women of a certain age perhaps and a certain social status, like to have in their handbags. Xiaohua: That’s right. I’m always afraid of stepping into one whenever I come across them. Mark: They look so fragile, don’t they, these little dogs? But the temperaments actually differ according to the temperament of the human owner. That’s what people say that own Chihuahuas. And they can be quite easily provoked to attack, which is very brave of them, considering how tiny they are, isn’t it really. They’re not said to be suitable for homes where there’re small children. But they are said to be very loyal, and may actually become overprotective of their owner. Xiaohua: 吉娃娃是属于小型犬种里的最小型，它有坚韧的意志，优雅、警惕和粘人的特性，另外它也不喜欢外来狗。There’s another kind of dog that you see a lot in Chinese homes, that is called the teddy bear. Mark: So I know the ones you mean. They’re sort of light brown, quite fluffy. They do look like a teddy bear come to life, really, don’t they? It’s supposed to be a type of poodle. These are said to be quite intelligent. The hair doesn’t fall out very often. They’re not known as shedding dogs, which is very good for people who might be allergic to dogs, or who don’t want to have their rugs to be full of dog hair. Xiaohua: 泰迪犬其实是贵宾犬的美容造型之一，但是因为泰迪犬不经常掉毛，所以也是受到很多人的喜爱。And there’s another kind of dog that actually originates from China. But today you don’t see it a lot on the streets of Beijing, and that’s the Pekingese. Mark: Oh the Pekingese dog! How could we forget that? Yes, that’s right. You know, some people used to call them lion dogs, because they said they look a bit like the Chinese guardian lions. And that breed is over 2,000 years old, and has hardly changed in all that time. Xiaohua: Pekingese叫京巴，也有叫狮子狗的。这其实是一种非常古老的犬种了。And it’s supposed to be favored by the imperial families. Mark: I heard they also make very good watch dogs as well. You know Xiaohua, I’d love to stay and chat more about dogs, but you know what, I’ve got to go now. I’ve got to go and walk the dogXiaohua: And that wraps up this edition of RoundTable’s Word of the Week.

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Relevance and credibility are the matches and gunpowder of advertising.   Relevance is a glowing promise that can ignite the flame of desire.Credibility is quiet power: Details. Facts. Proof. The flame of relevance without the gunpowder of credibility is empty, glittering hype; fluffy and without substance. We see a hollow promise, the brief light of a match in the darkness and then the darkness returns. The gunpowder of credibility without a flame of relevance is the answer to a question no one was asking. Credibility sans relevance is cold, heavy and dry. We are bored by it. But add the glowing flame of relevance to the dry gunpowder of credibility and BOOM. You get everyone's attention. BOOM. Folks come running from every direction. BOOM. The world is on fire. Lights. Sirens. News cameras. Helicopters. BOOM. Every banker wants to be your friend. Want to hear something really strange? Writers who understand relevance are generally allergic to credibility. They speak ever to emotion, never willing to satisfy our hunger for details and proof. They say, “We have great prices!” and we say, “Name one.” They say, “The lowest prices! Guaranteed!” and we say, “What are the terms of this guarantee, exactly? What happens if I find a lower price? Do I get the advertised item for free or do you make excuses, apologize, and expect me to walk away satisfied? Guarantee, my ass.” Writers who understand credibility seem allergic to emotional relevance. They hate hyperbole and never want to be accused of it. “We have been in business since 1953. We are part of the community. We believe in honesty and in making a fair profit. When other stores say ‘half price,' you should always ask, ‘half of what?' We don't play those mark-it-up to mark-it-down pricing games like the other stores. We are experts. You can trust us. Our staff has 170 years of combined experience. And yes, we're every bit as boring as we sound.” Step one: light the match of relevance.  Step two: touch it to credibility. And make sure it's a powder keg and not just a firecracker. The pop-pop-pop of firecracker credibility is like the yap-yap-yap of grandma's annoying little Pekingese dog. The person who combines relevance with credibility can change the world. Relevance with credibility is the answer to public education. Our current educational system offers credible information that has little relevance to the lives of today's students. Relevance with credibility is the answer for the church. Credibility is truth. Relevance is emotion. Truth without emotion is the ruling of a judge. No one is attracted to a courtroom. Emotion without truth is a cult. Church attendance is dwindling in America because ministers, like ad writers, usually lean too far to one side and away from the other. Without relevance and credibility, there can be no BOOM. Ad writers, sales people, teachers, trainers and ministers, ask yourselves continually, “Does what I'm about to say have relevance? Will it speak to the hearts of my audience? Will they be moved?” And then ask, “Is my message credible? Are my promises supported by evidence without loopholes? Will the audience have confidence in what I'm saying? Relevance plus credibility: BOOM. Roy H. Williams

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It's Animal Radio's Pet Career Special! Give up your stupid day job and come work with the animals. It's our annual job fair! And why is it Animal Radio® gets all the weird calls? Dr. Debbie is fielding calls on trout as pets. Hal and Judy talk to the mommy of a Pekingese that paints pictures for non-profits. Vinnie Penn goes buggy about horses. The ASPCA's Dr. Louise Murray has the top tips for picking a good vet for your pet. And last but not least, Vladae is once again draggin Animal Radio® into the gutter in a special "Russian" way. More at AnimalRadio.com. We're streaming Live 24/7 at https://animalradio.com