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1stdegree-marketing.com Sat, 31 Jan 2026 18:47:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Tips and Advice for Marketing your Restaurant on Social Media /tips-advice-social-media-restaurant-marketing/ Sun, 28 Jan 2018 16:14:27 +0000 When it comes to running your restaurant, marketing is usually not top of mind. Between hiring and training staff, running the kitchen and managing food costs, getting word out about your wonderful menu and restaurant often takes a back seat. But outside of the most popular restaurants in the area, you really HAVE to do some online and digital marketing to keep your business in the mind-map of the dining audience. I’ve pulled together a list of recommendations and tips to help you lay down a foundational program. My background with social media? About 10,000 followers on my food blog social feeds and I have managed B2B accounts with over 100k followers for a large Fortune 500 tech company. So here’s a quick primer on what to do and what NOT to do. Where should you be on social media to market your restaurant? Probably the two most important channels to be on are Instagram and Facebook. Why? Because Instagram lends itself well to food pictures and there’s already a slew of foodies and influencers on those channels to engage with. Heavily focused on imagery and simple text, Instagram is an easy way to deliver snapshots of your restaurant and business, online. Demographics for Instagram tend to be a bit younger, more heavily targeted to the 18 to 29 millennials. Facebook would be my next suggestion and given its seamless integration with Instagram, works well as a combination for shared social media. Content posted to Instagram is easily re-shared on Facebook given their common ownership. The main benefits of Facebook is its longer content format and more mature audience (25 to 54 age range) which I think is a better fit for a dining audience. I’ve also found that virality (re-sharing content amongst the audience) seems to be stronger on Facebook due to its large network. Twitter (IMO) is a bit more of a news oriented micro-blogging platform with less emphasis on visual imagery. So I’d consider it to be your third option for social media marketing. Snapchat is also another good option but tends to be geared for a younger crowd. So choose wisely for the time you have available! Also for your social media accounts, try to keep the name/handle consistent so people can find you easily. What skills do you need to run a social media account for a restaurant? Running a social-media channel is a multi-tasker’s dream (or nightmare!). They need to be part photographer, part videographer, writer, editor and Ms. Manners for what you’ll run into online. They need to have a good eye for images and the quality of images to be posted. Social is moving heavily toward video content and snippets so they’ll have to have a steady hand. They need to write up short, pithy and engaging words to keep your audience interested and also have good grammar and watch carefully for typos. And they’ll have to respond to occasional questions, attacks and uncouth behavior online and represent your business properly. And they need to do it all, real-time and now! While some of your social media can be scheduled, it truly is meant to be authentic and real which means sometimes you’ll need to just react to what happens in the course of the day (surprise closing/weather, daily specials, news). Who should manage your restaurant’s social media? Well there are probably several right answers here depending on your situation and how much money and time you want to spend. You can do it yourself as the owner-manager of your business who knows what he/she wants the social feeds to represent. But your time may be limited and/or social media may not be of any personal interest You can hand off the work to a staff member with an interest in social media and who will be onsite regularly for your business. Maybe a front of the house hostess or bartender may have a good eye and ear for social media content. Or you could hire an external PR firm who will certainly have stronger social media skills and tools but less of the intimate knowledge and content around your business. And of course you’ll have to pay them a bit to manage your social feeds and they will have to come in to your location from time to time, to grab images of your restaurant and food. In the end, I would recommend having at least one individual onsite who can react more quickly to what’s going with your business for your social feeds. An external social media manager is convenient but may not be as close or dedicated to your business as you’d like. What tools should I use to manage my social media? Since most of your social media will be handled off of a smartphone, I’d recommend a 1st or 2nd generation iOS or Android phone. Camera technology moves so quickly it makes having a newer phone to ensure high-quality pictures (iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel) a necessity. There are also a slew of social media tools to help you schedule, view and respond to social media posts and comments. Probably one of the most common is Hootsuite but this space is changing constantly. So certainly do some research and googling on what’s available out there. Often these social media tools allow you a freebie and limited version to try it out. If you’re focused on say 3 to 5 posts per week on multiple social media channels, you can see why it might be important to have a scheduling tool at your disposal. What type of content should you put on your social media? Most social media for restaurant should revolve around imagery and videos of your restaurants since they are the most easily digested and engaging types of content. And while food-ingredient pictures and the preparation of your food are probably the most popular topics, your business is so much more than that. Pictures of your staff in action, happy customers, your dining room and kitchen, details of your decor are also important. News and announcement around life at your restaurant (new dishes, new daily specials, changed hours, upcoming events and promotions) are also important and particularly good for longer format content on Facebook. I’d also toss out social media around your neighbors, activity in your area might also be fun. You’re part of a community and reminders of where you are and who’s around you is interesting and helpful. As you work and gain experience on social media, you’ll slowly develop a voice (funny, quirky, interesting) that represents your restaurant and hopefully one that engages your audience (generating likes, retweets, shares, etc). Just make sure to steer away from too much sassiness, political topics, etc which may isolate people in your audience. Words online can often get misinterpreted. Make sure you also use popular hashtags (#Subject/Topic) for Instagram and twitter. It helps make your posts and tweets more discoverable. And try to stay consistent with your posts, you want a regular stream of interesting content to stay top of mind. I’d say 3 to 5 posts minimum, per week. Preferably daily! What should I be concerned about on social media for restaurants? Well there’s a handful of gotchas to be concerned about. Angry customers are probably the biggest concern. Whether reasonable or not, keep the conversation civil and work to defuse and learn from the complaint. There may be a kernel of truth to it but I’d suggest responding quickly to the issue, offline and out of site to the public. There are some people who you can never please and they will be loud, please check out my Putting Poison to Pen post to see what you may run into. Separately, the role of influencers in social media. While you may want to invite some to a media event or invite them to try your restaurant, I would be careful here. The best social media and feedback comes from regular, paying customers so I’d focus your efforts here. There’s also been a huge increase within the influencer community around gaming. You can buy 10,000 followers for maybe $60 and even purchase likes/comments on your posts ($1 per 100) online. So it’s hard to tell who is really an influencer without knowing that person and their history, well. Gaming and cheating is particularly high on Instagram and probably the lowest on Facebook from what I’ve seen and experienced. So there you go, a quick overview on social media best practices for your restaurant. This business is constantly in flux with new tools and trends popping up so it certainly takes some time and effort to keep up with it all. But I can tell you that it’s absolutely WORTH the effort for the success of your business. Please check out some of my posts below which cover other topics important to social media and online marketing! Fab Five Recommendations for Food Photography Putting Poison to Pen for Restaurant Reviews- My Take The Benefits and Pitfalls of Social Media and Online Marketing for Restaurants ]]> The Benefits and Pitfalls of Social Media and Online Marketing for Restaurants /benefits-social-media-online-marketing-restaurants/ Sun, 21 Jan 2018 14:45:28 +0000 (Updated January 2018) Ok, so you’re a novice restaurant owner and trying to get your fledgling business off the ground. And you know it’s a challenge right? Estimates are that 50% of restaurants fail in their first three years and you don’t want to be in that statistic! And what about this social media stuff? How can I use it to market my restaurant and build my business? And how do I manage some of these online wacko’s who are out of control?! Well my friend, I know it’s not easy but here are some thoughts from somebody who’s online a lot when it comes to social media and food-restaurants. I’ve been in Marketing as a professional for over ten years and doing the online food blogging and reviews for much longer than that. Here are some tips and tricks that might help you out along the way… Your key online asset is of course your website! It’s the virtual and online introduction to your food, your service and your brand, don’t skimp here. Take a look at your competition because there’s a huge variety and diversity of websites and it’s worth your while to get it done right. Without the right branding and online presence you’re just creating an uphill battle. Shockingly, there are still restaurant owners who DON’T put up a website or give it to an amateur and it shows. Not a bright idea, given it may only cost $5 – $15/month for the hosting fees and platform, invest in all the content! Two very popular platforms for hosting your website are Squarespace and WordPress. Try them out to see which one fits your needs more effectively. Now that you’ve got a website, let’s work on the content for your restaurant! Well-edited copy, a sharp logo, well-chosen fonts and high-res photos will make all the difference for any business. Make sure up front you’ve got the address, hours and contact information front and center. A sub-page on the origins, story and people behind the business, a gallery of food and interior photos, a menu page and maybe a specials/events page, that’s it! And make sure the menu comes in an online format as well as .pdf for downloading and printing. It may take a bit more effort if your menu is changing but it’s worthwhile. If you’re in a busy location, add a Google or Bing map that’s been pinned with your EXACT location. A map is extremely important for businesses located in strip plazas and also for food trucks which move around. Be careful with your business names and oddball spelling, the trickier and less clearly your name is spelled, the more difficult it will be to show up reliably in online search. For example, Fugheddaboudit Pizza is way too complicated and challenging a word for most search engines. Once you’re online, you’ve got a presence that’s good for broadcasting what you’re about. Now it’s time for some social media to create a real-time, authentic presence. What I mean by authentic is that your website is polished and professional. It’s a first impression that’s meant to do just that, impress. I feel that social media is now about creating an emotional and personal connection to a business or person. It allows for back and forth, for real-time exchange of information along with more of an individual’s personality. Social media allows your updates and information to be shared out amongst your audience and ideally it drives them back to the mother-ship, your primary website. And it’s easy since creating a business profile on Facebook is pretty simple. Share pics of the staff, daily specials, events at your restaurant along with the basic business information. It’s about having a bit of fun and personality now! While Facebook has a much stronger audience, be aware that your Google presence is getting increasingly tied to search engine results. And of course an instagram and twitter profile for short, pithy statements and pics, you can even integrate social media updates (re-use on multiple sites) but I’d try to keep the content fairly unique based on the channel. Instagram a great way to reach out to food and local bloggers. I’d also consider leveraging Pinterest and your images since it’s so easy to pin photos from a multitude of resources, simply and easily. And finally, online review sites! If you’re a new business, make sure you’ve got an entry on Yelp, Google and Facebook. Claim your business (or create your business entry) so you can keep up with incoming reviews and manage responses. Seed a handful of initial pictures but don’t try to over-influence the business entry, just get it started. And be careful with having friends and family write reviews. The social media savvy audience will pick up on seeded reviews and become suspicious. There are people (including myself) who spend a lot of time on these review websites and we don’t miss much. But word of mouth is a crucial piece of marketing for your restaurant. Let your product and service speak for itself and encourage your favorite patrons to write a review for you. Ideally they are active and prolific review writers, you may want to send an invite out inviting power reviewers to visit your place but don’t offer compensation. That’s against the rules most times. Check out the community guidelines if you have questions. If you’re a food truck, put down an address for a home-base. Even though you may move around it’ll be a lot harder to find your business entry and reviews without a “physical location”   Now that you’ve got all your websites and social media running, you’ve got to manage it all. Fresh and timely content that shows off your business and your personality. Leverage all these online assets to broadcast your business but also get feedback and develop your offering. While not all opinions will be constructive or helpful you need to accept it all. There will be unreasonable and angry people online but even take their “feedback” with a grain of salt. Your goal is to develop a thriving business and while the feedback and criticism may be hard at times and maybe even a bit personal, for a business on the edge it may make all the difference in the world between succeeding and failure. Monitor your incoming stream of social media and reviews for any ways you can improve your business. Provide disgruntled customers a reasonable and timely response and no matter what you do, don’t lose your temper online! What you write often gets captured and re-tweeted forever. Don’t become the poster-child for an online media disaster and embarrassment. Some examples of local businesses that did not handle their social media properly would be Crumb Bakery and Downtown Sports Bar and Grill, just google them. Or the most infamous meltdown of all: Amy’s Baking Company in AZ. A perfect example of personalities gone wild and very difficult to recover from. So there you go, a short list of guidelines and best practices to help build your restaurant and your business from the customer perspective. Over the past six years or so of reading and writing reviews I’ve seen it all. Most people get it right but not everybody! And while most of the above advertising and marketing is mostly free, getting it wrong can be very costly. Don’t miss out when it comes to your online and social media presence because even the best food, service and restaurant can use a business boost online! List of Best Online Practices and Marketing for your Restaurant Create a professional online presence with basic business info right up front and an online and downloadable, printable menu Develop an eye for a strong visual presence with a professional logo, fonts and photos Leverage social media pages to spread your business information out with multi-media and real-time postings Engage with online review websites to monitor your online presence and extract constructive customer feedback Use your overall online presence to cultivate your brand, tell your story and have some fun! ]]> What do you say iPhone owners, time for a new relationship in 2018? /apple-iphone-or-samsung-galaxy-change/ Sat, 30 Dec 2017 14:45:38 +0000 When it comes to your smartphone, it’s probably the most emotional device in your life. Emotional because you carry it around all the time, rely on it so much and have such a connection with that silly device. So after years of living with iPhones, I finally decided to take the plunge into the Android world in February of 2017. Why? Even though I owned four different versions of the iPhone and loved my iPhone 5S, it was just time. I had gotten tired of the short battery life and being tethered to a power cord all the time. I admired the thin and slim design but realized that the iPhone 6 had gone too far with multiple phone and screen breaks for me, even though I had none in the previous 7 years. The lack of a headphone jack and expensive power cables were just ugly icing on the cake for me. And my dissatisfaction came way BEFORE the recent news about slowing down the iPhone broke out. So after a lot of online research, I settled on the Samsung Galaxy S7 as a worthy replacement. Better specs on the camera, a battery that was nearly twice the size and a beautiful OLED screen that put the iPhone 6 to shame. And while it wasn’t as slim as the iPhone 6, who cares when you just end up slapping a protective case around your $600 investment. It was with much trepidation that I clicked the “ORDER” button online to commit to my S7 and Android. And once the phone came in, a tremendous amount of angst trying to manueuver through the interface and operating system. After 8 years of learning and relying on iOS, it can be really hard. But learn you do! The extra Back button is actually cool. And the Close All Apps button on the left? Super useful, no need to keep extra apps running. Automatic backups to Google cloud is pretty awesome too. So after a hinky month or two of transferring contact information, music and apps over, it’s been pretty smooth sailing on Android for this ex-iPhone fanboy! I go back and occasionally use my cracked iPhone 6 and yeah, there are things I miss about it. The smooth scrolling, the stability of the apps and iTunes. But the Samsung Galaxy S7 does 90% of it as well as the iPhone and adds in the better screen, better battery and more durable build so it’s nearly a wash in a good way. They are both GREAT phones with slight advantages and disadvantages for each. But after nine months with the S7 I can assure you that the switch can be made successfully and you can start up a new relationship with Android. It won’t be exactly the same but who cares? You just gotta find what’s most important for you and appreciate it in your current partner. It’s already 9 months into my relationship with the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the phone still looks brand new, the screen is as bright as ever and I still don’t have to worry about it shutting off. So whaddya say, iPhone lover? Time for a fresh new start in 2018? Time to consider moving to Android and a Galaxy S7? It’s probably easier than you think and I can tell you at the minimum that Apple may get jealous and start treating you, the customer, better… Sincerely, Ron W ]]> Migrating TO WordPress from Squarespace /migrating-to-wordpress-from-squarespace/ Sat, 17 Dec 2016 19:50:14 +0000 A while back I had posted some of the results and experience I had gotten moving my blog from WordPress to Squarespace. And it’s a painful process moving each individual post because it rarely comes over cleanly. While Squarespace definitely had a huge advantage from a design perspective, over time I realized what it could and couldn’t do, well. Flash-forward to October 2015 and I’ve decided now to move my blog BACK to WordPress. Given how much work any of these migrations are, why in the world did I feel compelled to take on this project? I had done my research on web hosting platforms and Squarespace had gotten good reviews online across the board as being very mobile responsive and SEO-friendly. Even Internet luminary Rand Fishkin had pimped out Squarespace as a great web platform so in I go. At $20 a month it was significantly more expensive than a good hosting account and your elbow grease but it seemed worth it. I did my migration in February of 2015 and it was pretty painful. While I was able to pull over the text content, images and pictures were tricky and I had to re-insert them after the fact. And there were some additions I needed to make around social media sharing and rich snippets to get micro-data into my posts. That being said, I was able to get 95% of my WordPress functionality and features into Squarespace which had the additional benefit of lower maintenance and expertise needed. But over time, I noticed the organic traffic for my blog went flat or dropped. I had expected a drop when I migrated the domain name and platform over to Squarespace but historically, my blog had increased traffic year over year for the previous three. I hoped that after a 3 month transition period, the organic traffic would pick its momentum back up and move forward as expected. Unfortunately, it never materialized even though I rebuilt all the features and tuned the blog for SEO as best I could. Can I point to any specifics that prevented my blog growth on Squarespace. Not in particular but that’s what makes SEO black magic and an art. I don’t think there are MANY people who really know EXACTLY what to do because the rules are constantly changing as is your audience (market). But in general, I do believe there are best practices and it primarily works around putting out great and relevant content. So in October 2015 I decided to move my blog back to WordPress after 10 months on Squarespace. And my goal is to keep it on WordPress! However for my WordPress 2.0 efforts, I did have some learning points to grow from. I purchased a professional template from Studiopress and Design Palette Pro which would give me many ease of use tools for the blog. There were definitely some learning points from Squarespace that revolve around responsive design and my goal was to have the best of both worlds: a fully customizable blog platform with a great-looking, well-designed blog framework that was relatively easy to use and maintain, phew! But I am so glad to be back on WordPress! The migration process is still going on a year later and while it’s been painful, the future looks so much brighter on WordPress. I’ll be covering Squarespace to WordPress migration challenges and hurdles in a future post. But now that I’m back on WordPress, Google seems to better understand my website (see above SERP results) and I’ve added in some great features through the extensive WordPress plug-in library. Here’s to more and better moving forward! Save Save ]]> Add Balance to Your New Blog Through SEO, Design and Content! /2015813blogging-beauty-content-or-search-engine/ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 16:06:54 +0000 Like most marketing disciplines, launching and maintaining a blog is an act of balancing different needs with limited personal resources: your time and your brain-power! Do you spend your energy on writing content, improving design and usability of your blog platform or work on SEO and search engine needs? The answer as it usually is in marketing is: all of the above! But it really depends on where you are in the blogging life-cycle. Over the past 8 years, I’ve probably written over 1,200 posts for my blog, my work blog and online communities. So as you can guess, I’m all about content. Without engaging, well-written and informative content, it will be hard to earn an audience. But the reality is that your focus as a blogger and marketer, will depend on where you are in the blog life-cycle!   For example, when you’re launching a blog, you have to initially focus on design and usability. The goals range from choosing the proper platform (WordPress, Squarespace, WIX, Tumblr, etc) to choosing a template. And the best way to choose a template and look and feel for your blog is to go check out other blogs! Visualize and imagine the type and variety of content you would like to produce and how you would like it presented. Because in my experience, once you’ve chosen a template, it’s never quite that easy to move to different templates, something always breaks. And changing platforms? Ouch, that’s a huge undertaking even with decent migration tools. Now that you’ve got your platform and template, you’ll need to pick through the options for color palettes, fonts, text sizes, menus and more. You’re tuning your blog and brand presence to make it engaging and intuitively user-friendly. Think about a new reader hitting your blog, what’s the first impression they get on visit #1? And how do you encourage them to poke around and learn more about your content? It’s all about creating an engaging online brand presence that will clearly define your expertise in your chosen topic area. The goal is to give your reader an immediate understanding of your expertise and reassurance that you truly can help them learn more about that topic Ok, you’ve got your platform, template and you’ve established a brand presence, now you need to start organizing and/or creating content. Whether you’re talking graphic images, logos, blog posts, quotes and more, you’ve got to start producing! Keep your content topics and themes pretty narrow to begin with as you start to establish your blog voice. Create a list of potential topics to write about and to get the wheels going, start drafting some pieces. You’ll find that your writing and blogging only gets better with time and practice. Hopefully you’ll eventually get into a writing rhythm and have lots of good content drafts with supporting quality graphics and images to show your expertise to your audience. And keep them coming back! The next step after you’ve created a great online brand presence and started to create your content stream is to bring in organic search traffic. Most likely, a substantial portion (over 50% of your blog traffic) will come in from Google, Bing and Yahoo for users looking to learn more about your topic. The obvious goal is to rank on the first page of the Search Engine Results Page (SERP) to maximize visibility and click-through traffic. You can create clickability by writing a pithy and catchy SEO title and description for your posts with use of engaging key words. This SEO specific meta-data is often written separately from what your reader will see ON the blog. You can also add micro-data/rich-snippets that will make your post stand out further with author information, a rating and much more. Search engines are focused on delivering the highest quality content and articles to their users. So your goal is to attract new followers and offer that helpful content once they click through. Ideally they are also sharing your content out to their friends and colleagues. Search engines are increasingly looking for social signals that your content is valuable! Social sharing, time on page, lower bounce rates and overall website traffic will help your posts rise up on SERP. As you can see, there is a lot of work beyond just creating content and posting. While your core responsibility is to put out great content for your readers, better design and usability will engage readers more effectively and help them get value from your content. Tweaking your content for SEO means it will become more visible on search engines and once you deliver a great content experience, you will increase the visibility of your posts. And that’s how you create a virtuous marketing cycle! Use SEO to maximize the visibility of your blog and content online, design a blog and website that’s easy and engaging to use, and then create great content that educates and assists readers. Ideally you’ll create a loyal readership that will help spread word about your website through social media and sharing which will improve your search engine rankings to bring in new readers. And that’s not the end of it. Once your website is launched, you need to continually refine all of the three elements above when time and need dictate. Question and challenge yourself. Are you keeping things interesting for your reader? Are my graphic images engaging enough? Is my writing fresh or is it getting stale? Can I improve the menus and organization of my posts and information for readers? Can I maintain or increase the visibility of my posts on search engines when they change rules and algorithms on their side? The best way to improve your online presence is to see what other bloggers and content creators are doing online, there’s always room to improve! I can tell you first-hand that creating great blog content and keeping your readers engaged is a never-ending commitment. And it’s a fun ride to deliver great and useful information to your audience on a regular basis. But in these days of online and digital marketing, the skills to engage your audience and influence them is a huge challenge but extremely rewarding. Respect your audience, write high quality content for them, make sure it ranks high on search and I’m sure you’ll do great with a loyal readership! Ron Wen ]]> The Marketer’s Dilemma- A Tidal Wave of Technology /201567the-marketers-dilemna-moving-forward-without-falling-behind/ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 13:44:54 +0000 In the world of professional marketing, time is typically one of the most limited resources. From customer meetings, sales enablement to competitive analysis, creating messaging and positioning, there’s no end to what a marketer can spend their time and energy on. But in the last 10 years, as marketing has moved to increasingly digital channels, our world has exploded into a tidal wave of technology. Platforms for marketing automation and a variety of other online marketing tools are becoming key revenue drivers for companies. Which recently prompted Gartner to make a very controversial prediction: By 2017, the CMO would out-spend the CIO on technology! Regardless of which side you fall on in that discussion, there’s no doubt that digital technology and channels are disrupting the way marketers engage and qualify prospects whether you’re talking about the B2B or B2C world. And as professional marketers rely on increasingly digital campaigns, it requires a whole new skill-set that not all marketers are prepared to master. Nor do they necessarily have the time to master! Given all the day-to-day activities and full calendars marketers typically have, how in the world are we supposed to keep up with the quickly evolving technology landscape? chiefmartec.com, a marketing technology blog has a fantastic graphic illustrating the diversity and breadth of vendors out there in this discipline. By Scott Brinker’s estimation (marketing technology blogger), there are over 1,800+ vendors in 43 categories, which is absolutely breath-taking. With the rapid growth of the marketing technology business (IDC estimates 12% CAGR growth and a $30 billion plus marketing technology industry by 2018), the ecosystem of companies in this technology segment range from big-hitters like Oracle, Salesforce.com, Adobe and Teradata to small start-ups. And how does that busy professional marketer know where to even start when evaluating or learning about today’s B2B digital marketing? Especially when they’re already up to their neck in work and meetings?! That’s a fantastic question but I do think this widening gap between marketing tools and the expertise to understand and utilize them presents vendors a fantastic opportunity to educate their future customers. Hubspot and Marketo have already jumped in heavily on content marketing initiatives to educate and train their marketing audiences on the best digital marketing practices today. It’s the right thing to do for their customers and also the right thing to do for their organizations. Without the necessary digital expertise you may wind up in a marketing dead-end, see Adobe’s take on the marketing dilemma below! And while this tidal wave of technology can be intimidating, professional marketers willing to get on top and ride this technology wave are positioning themselves, their careers and their organizations for the future. Even if you’re not a master of marketing automation or online marketing tools, you really need to understand the basics of how they can streamline and provide better decision-making in your marketing campaigns and strategies. And that is a requirement for everyone from the individual contributor to the CMO. Because while there are still questions as to whether the CMO will outspend the CIO in 2017, there is absolutely NO doubt that online and digital marketing will only increase its impact on the marketing profession for years to come… Ron Wen www.linkedin.com/in/ronwen ]]> Squarespace versus WordPress /201537wordpress-vs-squarespace/ Sun, 07 Jun 2015 18:28:04 +0000 For those of you heavily invested in blogging, the natural platform of choice is WordPress.  Free and easily customizable, WordPress gives you so many options in terms of creating the look, feel and functionality of your blog and website.  But after four years of managing my SMB blog which gets about 8,500 unique visitors a month, I moved over to Squarespace in April 2015.  And for the most part it has gone well with some caveats.  My goal was to have a simpler administrative experience so I could focus on content which is what I got.  But that wasn’t without some drawbacks on Squarespace.  Here’s how I see the two platforms… Squarespace Pro’s  Easy to learn and use with an elegant interface Visually well-designed templates, good for high-quality images Built-in content delivery network with fast page-load speeds Responsive design for our mobile visitors e-Commerce engine and shopping cart built-in Contact forms built-in Automatic software updates that have gone through QA, easy to manage Con’s  Migration tool decent but imperfect, will require lots of hand edits to move over No SEO description or title easily available for blog posts.  Impacts clickability of posts showing up on search engines Social sharing limited and flat, recommend use of add-on No media library, must upload image multiple times for re-use Presentation of blog posts and drafts is columnar, not tabular.  Not easy to navigate with a large number of posts WordPress Pro’s  Thousand’s of hosting options available at different companies, prices Ton’s of template options but of varying quality Huge library of plug-in’s for additional feature/functionality Ability to get “under the hood” to edit your pages and posts Easier to manage a large number of posts Great statistics and metrics available as part of platform Con’s  Steeper ramp-up to learn interface and capabilities of platform Need to update platform regularly and potentially break parts of website Great choice of plug-in’s but of varying quality Getting responsive mobile version to work properly can be tricky If CDN needed, must manually add for heavy traffic websites In the end, Squarespace is an excellent blogging platform for the price but just be aware of its limitations. If your website is image-heavy and you need an online store, Squarespace is an easy choice. However if you’re more about text content and SEO results are crucial for you to drive traffic, WordPress may still be a better choice. The ability to leverage WordPress’ vast library of plug-in’s to get exactly what you need and edit the blog post under the hood is a powerful advantage.  There’s no right answer when it comes to your website and blogging platform, just be aware of what you get and what you give up! Ron www.linkedin.com/in/ronwen ]]> Content Marketing’s Soft But Firm Push to Sales /2015427content-marketings-soft-push-sales/ Mon, 04 May 2015 13:26:07 +0000 Recently I got into an online discussion on LinkedIn about content marketing and it revolved around, what IS content marketing?  It’s a pretty simple concept and haven’t we been doing it forever?  And it’s a legitimate question so for clarity’s sake I wanted to give you my definition of content marketing:   Content marketing is offering customer-focused, value-add content (whitepapers, articles, webinars, videos, services) that introduces a potential customer to your organization, your expertise and indirectly, your product line.   Content marketing is not about a direct product pitch and serves to engage and warm up a prospect before they even start down the buy cycle. It’s also a indirect form of brand marketing because the prospect establishes a relationship and understanding of your organization without necessarily, a specific product or even brand pitch.  Where I think content marketing can be most effective is for purchase cycles that are long and infrequent.  You know a marketing professional may be evaluating marketing automation technology but it’s not that frequent.  So you keep them engaged with value-add content that indirectly tells your story and establishes your expertise.  Here’s an example of a content marketing email I received from marketing automation specialist, Teradata!   With a 2015 marketer survey as their content bait, they are establishing digital marketing expertise without pitching the marketing automation solution.   When I marketed Microsoft and Red Hat training it’s often not enough to tell prospects that you offer great training and expertise.  It’s even better to SHOW them you offer great training and expertise.  I offered up whitepapers, blog posts and webinars from industry experts to help them learn technology.  So of course when you’re ready to take a more formal training class, I would expect to be top of mind.  Content marketing is a strategy and tactic that takes some patience but it does pay off.  The periodic chart of content marketing (from eConsultancy below) is a great way to visualize the breadth and spectrum of potential content marketing and how it can drive your business!  And noticed how I shared out their valuable content creating a viral, marketing pitch?!   The Periodic Table of Content Marketing, by Chris Lake. It all goes back to my adage: do what’s right for the customer in all phases of your business: operations, marketing and sales.  All your usual product marketing (product sheets, FAQ’s, customer success stories) assets are still crucial but your overall story gets enhanced and extended with content marketing.  Content marketing fits neatly into that expectation by giving customers what they want to hear and know, not just what you want to tell them.  Establish a trusted relationship first, then the sale will follow…   Ron Wen www.linkedin.com/in/ronwen ]]> Marketing Zen: When Marketing Doesn’t Even Feel Like Marketing /2015423hubspot-content-marketing-effectiveness/ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 18:16:13 +0000 When does marketing not even feel like marketing?  When it’s really well-done content marketing!  Have you ever looked at content marketing strategy from the prospect perspective? I’m talking about companies that do an exemplary job of content marketing to you or me, the professional marketer! And when I think of really effective content marketing, two companies immediately leap to mind:  Business Insider and Hubspot…  If you’re not familiar with Business Insider, think business website with marketing services and advertising as their revenue stream. In addition to their business news website, Business Insider runs extremely effective email newsletters and campaigns around their internal content and curated content. My Business Insider emails are a welcome reprieve in my daily activities and I’d say I open 90% of their emails. Business Insider emails are usually a mix of news and entertainment for both business and personal growth.   And what Business Insider does so effectively is every now and then, they slip in a sponsor message and/or offer.  Given how much value they’ve given me, I usually open up those emails too! They’re clearly marked as sponsored emails but they still get extra attention from me. Business Insider is clearly aware of effective content marketing and agrees with my content marketing mantra: educate, entertain and inform. And it doesn’t have to just be your core topic area, you can get a bit off-topic but still keep your audience engaged. The content stream from Business Insider is SO valuable, you’d nearly pay for it which is an impressive marketing accomplishment. In the end, when you’ve got a targeted and engaged audience, you can try all sorts of different content but still get the desired results.  Another effective example of content marketing is by no surprise, an inbound content marketing company- Hubspot! While their audience is much more targeted to professional marketers, they are a content engine and marketing machine. From webinars to templates, articles, infographics and more, Hubspot is one of my favorite resources for B2B marketing ideas and inspiration. Turn over your email address, download that .zip file, and voila, instant lead.   And while I’m not currently a customer, I guarantee that the next time I’m in a decision-maker or influencer role for inbound or content marketing in a future organization, Hubspot will be evaluated as a possible option. Again, given how much value they’ve provided me over the years, I’m curious to see how great a company is with their customers given what they’ve done for a non-customer, me! Their content stream establishes authority and expertise, it also shows their high service levels and raises expectations for their audience.   Think about the purchase cycle for a marketing automation solution. It’s probably at least a 3 month evaluation process that comes maybe every five years or so. Unless you’re a marketing consultant you are not likely evaluating marketing automation solutions regularly. So how and why does Hubspot want to stay in your mental mind map? Lots of high-value content marketing with an eye towards a potential pay-off years from now. Now that is some SERIOUS and committed content marketing, eh?  If you look at your own life from both a professional and personal perspective, I’m sure you’ll recognize other effective examples of content marketing and the same feelings and perspective that I have about Business Insider and Hubspot may ring true for you. So if you ever doubted the value of content marketing, think about the companies that are currently engaging you and how they do it. I think you’ll find that great content marketing barely feels like marketing. It feels like doing business with an old friend that you trust and believe in…   Ron Wen www.linkedin.com/in/ronwen


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Collecting First Edition Children's Books Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:35:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 First Edition Identification: B-50 Off To The Races 2025/b-50/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:35:06 +0000 ?p=1427 First Edition Identification Dr. Seuss Beginner Books B-50 1968 Off To The Races 1968 B-50 Off To The Races Fred Phleger. Leo Summers (Illustrator). Off To The Races. New York. Beginner Books: 1968. Pages#: 64 pages. Book Description: Color illustrated boards wrapped in matching dust jacket. An early book in the groundbreaking Beginner Book series, ... Read more The post First Edition Identification: B-50 Off To The Races appeared first on Collecting First Edition Children's Books. ]]> First Edition Identification Dr. Seuss Beginner Books B-50 1968 Off To The Races 1968 B-50 Off To The Races Fred Phleger. Leo Summers (Illustrator). Off To The Races. New York. Beginner Books: 1968. Pages#: 64 pages. Book Description: Color illustrated boards wrapped in matching dust jacket. An early book in the groundbreaking Beginner Book series, written specifically to help children learn to read while simultaneously engaging and entertaining them. The story tells of Bob's nameless younger brother, who longs to race bikes and attend bike rallies like his older brother. Pagination: Front fixed and free endpapers illustrated in color; [i] title; [ii] copyright; 3-63 story; [64] blank; back free and fixed endpaper illustrated in color. Collectibility Context The first edition book in its original first edition DJ is a Solid Collectible: Early book in ground breaking Beginner Books series, which changed the way children learned to read in America. Embraced by the public for 56 years with tens of thousands of copies sold. Phleger was a nationally recognized marine biologist. Summers was a successful pulp magazine and book illustrator for decades. Little pop culture appeal. The Collectibility of a first edition American picturebook is comprised of specific factors, as explained in detail at Factors Affecting Collectibility. Scarcity Collect ibility Illust. 1st Early Late Author Awards Pop Culture Copies Sold Fran chise 6 6 5 5 6 2 1 6 10 Scarcity Context The first edition book in its original first edition DJ is Uncommon: There were 3 first editions found in the March 2024 survey, with an average price of $46, ranging from $63 to $30. First Edition Book & Dust Jacket Descriptions Book Front: Bound in glossy paper covered boards with color illustration. “Off / [Beginner Books logo top right] / To The Races / By Fred Phleger Note: Click on any of the book's images to see at larger scale. Book Back: Bound in glossy blue paper covered boards. Blank with no illustration or text. Book Spine: “[BB logo] BEGINNER BOOKS [black horizontal text] OFF TO THE RACES By F. and M. Phleger B-50 [black horizontal text]” Title Page: “OFF / TO THE / RACES / By / Fred and Marjorie / Phleger / Illustrated by / Leo Summers / BEGINNER BOOKS A Division of Random House, Inc” Copyright: “(c) Copyright 1968 by Random House. All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. / Published in New York by Random House, Inc., and simultaneously in Canada, by Random House of Can- / ada, Limited, Toronto. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 68-28458. Manufactured in the United States of America.” DJ Front: Color illustration matching Book Front. “Off / [Beginner Books logo top right] / To The Races / By Fred Phleger DJ Back: Beginner Books DJ Back 'R': 1967 4 Titles “The Beginner Book story … / [Large 'Cat In The Hat' image at left] / “Ten years ago, Dr. Seuss took 220 words, rhymed them, … [… paragraph] / From this magically right beginning has developed the concept … [… paragraph] / Elementary Educators all over the country … [… paragraph] / Remedial reading specialists … [… paragraph] / Is it any wonder that sales now total over 55 million? … [… paragraph] / Among recent Beginner Book titles are: / THE BEAR SCOUTS, by Stan and Jan Berenstain … [… paragraph] / [BB logo] / Beginner Books are also now / available in French-English and / Spanish-English” DJ Spine: “[BB logo] BEGINNER BOOKS [black horizontal text] OFF TO THE RACES By F. and M. Phleger B-50 [black horizontal text]” DJ Price: 195/195 DJ Flap Front: “195/195 [top right] / OFF / TO THE / RACES / [Illustration] / This book is about one of the most ex- … [… paragraph] / There are millions of bike riders in … […paragraph] / In OFF TO THE RACES, the reader … [… paragraph] / The Phlegers have captured the … [… paragraph] / This book comes from / the home of / THE CAT IN THE HAT / Beginner Books / A DIVISION OF RANDOM HOUSE, INC.” DJ Flap Back: “THE PHLEGERS / [Phelgers photo] / Well-known to readers of Beginner … [… paragraph] / They have first-hand knowledge of … [… paragraph] / LEO SUMMERS / Mr. Summers has illustrated many… [… paragraph]” First Edition Identification First edition book states “Published in the United States by Random House” on the copyright page and has 'B-50' on the spine. First edition dust jacket is Beginner Books 1967 DJ 'R' with text marketing “The Beginner Book story …” In the last paragraph six books are listed beginning with The Bear Scouts (1967). See Beginner Books Dust Jacket Backs from Chapter 52 of the First Edition Identification Guide: Beginner Books. This final paragraph only lists 5 Beginner Books. Second Printings and Later Second printing book is identical to first printing. Second printing DJ is Beginner Books 1969 DJ 'S' which is very similar to 1967 DJ 'R' except the last paragraph begins by listing 'MY BOOK ABOUT ME' (1969) rather than The Bear Scouts (1967). See First Fifty Beginner Books for first edition identification of the first 50 Beginner Books. See Beginner Books Dust Jacket Backs to see the chronological sequence of the Beginner Books dust jackets. All of this information is sourced from the First Edition Identification Guide: Beginner Books (2024, Flying Moose Books), by Stan Zielinski. The post First Edition Identification: B-50 Off To The Races appeared first on Collecting First Edition Children's Books. ]]> First Edition Identification: B-49 Doctor Dolittle and the Pirates 2025/b-49/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:34:11 +0000 ?p=1424 First Edition Identification Dr. Seuss Beginner Books B-49 1968 Doctor Dolittle and the Pirates 1968 B-49 Doctor Dolittle and the Pirates Al Perkins. Philip Wende (Illustrator). Doctor Dolittle and the Pirates. New York. Beginner Books: 1968. Pages#: 64 pages. Book Description: Color illustrated boards wrapped in matching dust jacket. Hugh Lofting's series of chapter books ... Read more The post First Edition Identification: B-49 Doctor Dolittle and the Pirates appeared first on Collecting First Edition Children's Books. ]]> First Edition Identification Dr. Seuss Beginner Books B-49 1968 Doctor Dolittle and the Pirates 1968 B-49 Doctor Dolittle and the Pirates Al Perkins. Philip Wende (Illustrator). Doctor Dolittle and the Pirates. New York. Beginner Books: 1968. Pages#: 64 pages. Book Description: Color illustrated boards wrapped in matching dust jacket. Hugh Lofting's series of chapter books featuring Doctor Dolittle began in 1920. This book is an adaptation for younger readers. An early book in the groundbreaking Beginner Book series, written specifically to help children learn to read while simultaneously engaging and entertaining them. Pagination: Front fixed and free endpapers illustrated in color; Doctor Dolittle titles listed on verso of front free endpaper; [i] half-title; [ii] blank; [iii] title; [iv] copyright; 3-61 story; [64] blank; back free and fixed endpaper illustrated in color. Collectibility Context The first edition book in its original first edition DJ is a Highly Collectible: Early book in ground breaking Beginner Books series, which changed the way children learned to read in America. Embraced by the public for 56 years with hundreds of thousands of copies sold. Al Perkins wrote over 20 children's books in a career spanning decades. Wende was a succussful children's book illustrator. Doctor Dolittle, therefore good pop culture appeal. The Collectibility of a first edition American picturebook is comprised of specific factors, as explained in detail at Factors Affecting Collectibility. Scarcity Collect ibility Illust. 1st Early Late Author Awards Pop Culture Copies Sold Fran chise 6 8 6 5 8 2 5 7 10 Scarcity Context The first edition book in its original first edition DJ is Uncommon: There were no first editions found in the March 2024 survey. This first edition is not scarce, just that the market price is too low for copies to surface. First Edition Book & Dust Jacket Descriptions Book Front: Bound in glossy paper covered boards with color illustration. “Hugh Lofting's / [Beginner Books logo top right] / Doctor / Dolittle / and the / Pirates / ADAPTED FOR BEGINNING READERS / By Al Perkins / Illustrated by Philip Wende” Note: Click on any of the book's images to see at larger scale. Book Back: Bound in glossy yellow paper covered boards. Blank with no illustration or text. Book Spine: “[BB logo] BEGINNER BOOKS [black horizontal text] Hugh Lofting's Doctor Dolittle and the Pirates / Perkins B-49 [black horizontal text]” Title Page: “Hugh Lofting's / Doctor / Dolittle / and the / Pirates / By Al Perkins / Illustrated by Philip Wende / ADAPTED FOR BEGINNING READERS / [illustration] / BEGINNER BOOKS A Division of Random House, Inc” Copyright: (c) Copyright 1968 by Christopher Lofting. / All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Con- / ventions. Published in the United States by Random House, Inc., New York / New York, and simultaneously in Canada by Random House of Canada, / Limited, Toronto. / From “The Story of Doctor Dolittle” by Hugh Lofting / Copyright, 1948, by Josephine Lofting. / Copyright 1920, by Hugh Lofting / Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 68-14483 / Manufactured in the United States of America.” DJ Front: Color illustration matching Book Front. “Hugh Lofting's / [Beginner Books logo top right] / Doctor / Dolittle / and the / Pirates / ADAPTED FOR BEGINNING READERS / By Al Perkins / Illustrated by Philip Wende” DJ Back: Beginner Books DJ Back 'R': 1967 4 Titles “The Beginner Book story … / [Large 'Cat In The Hat' image at left] / “Ten years ago, Dr. Seuss took 220 words, rhymed them, … [… paragraph] / From this magically right beginning has developed the concept … [… paragraph] / Elementary Educators all over the country … [… paragraph] / Remedial reading specialists … [… paragraph] / Is it any wonder that sales now total over 55 million? … [… paragraph] / Among recent Beginner Book titles are: / THE BEAR SCOUTS, by Stan and Jan Berenstain … [… paragraph] / [BB logo] / Beginner Books are also now / available in French-English and / Spanish-English” DJ Spine: “[BB logo] BEGINNER BOOKS [black horizontal text] Hugh Lofting's Doctor Dolittle and the Pirates / Perkins B-49 [black horizontal text]” DJ Price: 195/195 DJ Flap Front: “195/195 [top right] / Hugh Lofting's / Doctor / Dolittle / and the / Pirates / Al Perkins / [Illustration] / This is the second DOCTOR DOLITTLE … [… paragraph] / The first (THE TRAVELS OF DOCTOR … […paragraph] / As in the first book, great care has … [… paragraph] / And the illustrations by Philip Wende / follow the spirit of Mr. Lofting's / original sketches. / This book comes from / the home of / THE CAT IN THE HAT / Beginner Books / A DIVISION OF RANDOM HOUSE, INC.” DJ Flap Back: “[Three paragraph Hugh Lofting bio] / [shadow illustration of Dr. Dolittle] [One paragraph Al Perkins biography] / [One paragraph Philip Wende biography] / (c)Copyright 1967, by Philip Wende” First Edition Identification First edition book states “Published in the United States by Random House” on the copyright page and has 'B-49' on the spine. First edition dust jacket is Beginner Books 1967 DJ 'R' with text marketing “The Beginner Book story …” In the last paragraph six books are listed beginning with The Bear Scouts (1967). See Beginner Books Dust Jacket Backs from Chapter 52 of the First Edition Identification Guide: Beginner Books. This final paragraph only lists 5 Beginner Books. Second Printings and Later Second printing book is identical to first printing. Second printing DJ is Beginner Books 1969 DJ 'S' which is very similar to 1967 DJ 'R' except the last paragraph begins by listing 'MY BOOK ABOUT ME' (1969) rather than The Bear Scouts (1967). See First Fifty Beginner Books for first edition identification of the first 50 Beginner Books. See Beginner Books Dust Jacket Backs to see the chronological sequence of the Beginner Books dust jackets. All of this information is sourced from the First Edition Identification Guide: Beginner Books (2024, Flying Moose Books), by Stan Zielinski. The post First Edition Identification: B-49 Doctor Dolittle and the Pirates appeared first on Collecting First Edition Children's Books. ]]> First Edition Identification: B-48 Travels of Doctor Dolittle 2025/b-48/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:33:03 +0000 ?p=1421 First Edition Identification Dr. Seuss Beginner Books B-48 1967 The Travels of Doctor Dolittle 1967 B-48 The Travels of Doctor Dolittle Al Perkins. Philip Wende (Illustrator). The Travels of Doctor Dolittle. New York. Beginner Books: 1967. Pages#: 64 pages. Book Description: Color illustrated boards wrapped in matching dust jacket. Hugh Lofting's series of chapter books ... Read more The post First Edition Identification: B-48 Travels of Doctor Dolittle appeared first on Collecting First Edition Children's Books. ]]> First Edition Identification Dr. Seuss Beginner Books B-48 1967 The Travels of Doctor Dolittle 1967 B-48 The Travels of Doctor Dolittle Al Perkins. Philip Wende (Illustrator). The Travels of Doctor Dolittle. New York. Beginner Books: 1967. Pages#: 64 pages. Book Description: Color illustrated boards wrapped in matching dust jacket. Hugh Lofting's series of chapter books featuring Doctor Dolittle began in 1920. This book is an adaptation for younger readers. An early book in the groundbreaking Beginner Book series, written specifically to help children learn to read while simultaneously engaging and entertaining them. Pagination: Front fixed and free endpapers illustrated in color; verso of front free endpaper 1st page of 2-page title; [i] title; [ii] copyright; [iii] half-title; 3-64 story; last page of story is on the recto of back free endpaper; back free and fixed endpaper illustrated in color. Collectibility Context The first edition book in its original first edition DJ is a Highly Collectible: Early book in ground breaking Beginner Books series, which changed the way children learned to read in America. Embraced by the public for 57 years with hundreds of thousands of copies sold. Al Perkins wrote over 20 children's books in a career spanning decades. Doctor Dolittle, therefore good pop culture appeal. The Collectibility of a first edition American picturebook is comprised of specific factors, as explained in detail at Factors Affecting Collectibility. Scarcity Collect ibility Illust. 1st Early Late Author Awards Pop Culture Copies Sold Fran chise 6 8 6 5 8 2 5 7 10 Scarcity Context The first edition book in its original first edition DJ is Uncommon: There was only 1 first edition found in the March 2024 survey offered at $28. This first edition is not scarce, just that the market price is too low for copies to surface. First Edition Book & Dust Jacket Descriptions Book Front: Bound in glossy paper covered boards with color illustration. “[Beginner Books logo top right] / Hugh Lofting's / Travels of / Doctor Dolittle / ADOPTED FOR BEGINNING READERS / By Al Perkins / Illustrated by Philip Wende” Note: Click on any of the book's images to see at larger scale. Book Back: Bound in glossy light blue paper covered boards. Blank with no illustration or text. Book Spine: “[BB logo] BEGINNER BOOKS [black horizontal text] Hugh Lofting's Travels of Doctor Dolittle / Perkins B-48 [black horizontal text]” Title Page: “Hugh Lofting's / Travels of / Doctor / Dolittle / ADAPTED FOR BEGINNING READERS / By Al Perkins / Illustrated by Philip Wende” Copyright: “[Top of page list of 11 Doctor Dolittle books written by Hugh Lofting and published by J.B. Lippincott.] (c) Copyright 1967, by Bernard M. Silbert, Executor of the Estate of Jo- / sophine Lofting. / All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Con- / ventions. Published in New York by Beginner Books, a division of Random / House, Inc., and simultaneously in Toronto, Canada, by Random House of / Canada, Limited. / From “The Story of Doctor Dolittle” by Hugh Lofting / Copyright, 1948, by Josephine Lofting. / Copyright 1920, by Hugh Lofting / Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 67-25853. / Manufactured in the United States of America.” DJ Front: Color illustration matching Book Front. “[Beginner Books logo top right] / Hugh Lofting's / Travels of / Doctor Dolittle / ADOPTED FOR BEGINNING READERS / By Al Perkins / Illustrated by Philip Wende” DJ Back: Beginner Books DJ Back 'R': 1967 4 Titles “The Beginner Book story … / [Large 'Cat In The Hat' image at left] / “Ten years ago, Dr. Seuss took 220 words, rhymed them, … [… paragraph] / From this magically right beginning has developed the concept … [… paragraph] / Elementary Educators all over the country … [… paragraph] / Remedial reading specialists … [… paragraph] / Is it any wonder that sales now total over 55 million? … [… paragraph] / Among recent Beginner Book titles are: / THE BEAR SCOUTS, by Stan and Jan Berenstain … [… paragraph] / [BB logo] / Beginner Books are also now / available in French-English and / Spanish-English” DJ Spine: “[BB logo] BEGINNER BOOKS [black horizontal text] Hugh Lofting's Travels of Doctor Dolittle / Perkins B-48 [black horizontal text]” DJ Price: 195/195 DJ Flap Front: “195/195 [top right] / Hugh Lofting's / Travels of Doctor Dolittle / Adapted for Beginning Readers by Al Perkins / [Illustration] / Way back in 1920, Mr. Hugh Lofting be- … [… paragraph] / This story tells how Doctor Dolittle … […paragraph] / In introducing the classic Doctor Do- … [… paragraph] / * * * / The colorful illustrations by Philip / Wende follow the spirit of Mr. Lofting's / original sketched. / This book comes from / the home of / THE CAT IN THE HAT / Beginner Books / A DIVISION OF RANDOM HOUSE, INC.” DJ Flap Back: “[Three paragraph Hugh Lofting bio] / [shadow illustration of Dr. Dolittle] [One paragraph Al Perkins biography] / [One paragraph Philip Wende biography] / (c)Copyright 1967, by Philip Wende” First Edition Identification First edition book states “Published in New York by Beginner Books, a division of Random House” on the copyright page and has 'B-48' on the spine. First edition dust jacket is Beginner Books 1967 DJ 'R' with text marketing “The Beginner Book story …” In the last paragraph six books are listed beginning with The Bear Scouts (1967). See Beginner Books Dust Jacket Backs from Chapter 52 of the First Edition Identification Guide: Beginner Books. This final paragraph only lists 5 Beginner Books. Second Printings and Later Second printing book is identical to first printing. Second printing DJ is Beginner Books 1969 DJ 'S' which is very similar to 1967 DJ 'R' except the last paragraph begins by listing 'MY BOOK ABOUT ME' (1969) rather than The Bear Scouts (1967). See First Fifty Beginner Books for first edition identification of the first 50 Beginner Books. See Beginner Books Dust Jacket Backs to see the chronological sequence of the Beginner Books dust jackets. All of this information is sourced from the First Edition Identification Guide: Beginner Books (2024, Flying Moose Books), by Stan Zielinski. The post First Edition Identification: B-48 Travels of Doctor Dolittle appeared first on Collecting First Edition Children's Books. ]]> First Edition Identification: B-47 The Digging-est Dog 2025/b-47/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:54:40 +0000 ?p=1417 First Edition Identification Dr. Seuss Beginner Books B-47 1967 The Digging-est Dog 1967 B-47 The Digging-est Dog Al Perkins. Eric Gurney (Illustrator). The Digging-est Dog. New York. Beginner Books: 1967. Pages#: 64 pages. Book Description: Color illustrated boards wrapped in matching dust jacket. An early book in the groundbreaking Beginner Book series, written specifically to ... Read more The post First Edition Identification: B-47 The Digging-est Dog appeared first on Collecting First Edition Children's Books. ]]> First Edition Identification Dr. Seuss Beginner Books B-47 1967 The Digging-est Dog 1967 B-47 The Digging-est Dog Al Perkins. Eric Gurney (Illustrator). The Digging-est Dog. New York. Beginner Books: 1967. Pages#: 64 pages. Book Description: Color illustrated boards wrapped in matching dust jacket. An early book in the groundbreaking Beginner Book series, written specifically to help children learn to read while simultaneously engaging and entertaining them. The story tells of city dog Duke, newly adopted by county boy Sammy Brown. Duke learns to dig, and becomes the digging-est dog in the world. Pagination: Front fixed and free endpapers illustrated in color; [i] title; [ii] copyright; 3-63 story; [64] blank; back free and fixed endpaper illustrated in color. Collectibility Context The first edition book in its original first edition DJ is a Very Collectible: Early book in ground breaking Beginner Books series, which changed the way children learned to read in America. Embraced by the public for 57 years with hundreds of thousands of copies sold. Al Perkins wrote over 20 children's books in a career spanning decades. Little pop culture appeal. The Collectibility of a first edition American picturebook is comprised of specific factors, as explained in detail at Factors Affecting Collectibility. Scarcity Collect ibility Illust. 1st Early Late Author Awards Pop Culture Copies Sold Fran chise 6 7 6 5 6 2 2 7 10 Scarcity Context The first edition book in its original first edition DJ is Uncommon: There were 3 first editions found in the March 2024 survey, with an average price of $47, ranging from $75 to $20. First Edition Book & Dust Jacket Descriptions Book Front: Bound in glossy paper covered boards with color illustration. “The / [Beginner Books logo top right] / Digging-est / Dog / BY AL PERKINS / ILLUSTRATED BY / ERIC GURNEY” Note: Click on any of the book's images to see at larger scale. Book Back: Bound in glossy blue paper covered boards. Blank with no illustration or text. Book Spine: “[BB logo] BEGINNER BOOKS [black horizontal text] PERKINS The Digging-est Dog / Gurney B-47 [black horizontal text]” Title Page: “The / Digging-est / Dog / [illustration] / BY AL PERKINS ILLUSTRATED BY ERIC GURNEY / BEGINNER BOOKS / A Division of Random House, Inc.” Copyright: “(c) Copyright 1967 by Random House. All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. Published in New York / by Beginner Books, a division of Random House, Inc., and simultaneously in Toronto, Canada, by Random House of Canada, Limited. Library of / Congress Catalog Card Number: 67-21920. Manufactured in / the United States of America. Printed by Rae Publishing Co., Cedar Grove, N.J.” DJ Front: Color illustration matching Book Front. “The / [Beginner Books logo top right] / Digging-est / Dog / BY AL PERKINS / ILLUSTRATED BY / ERIC GURNEY” DJ Back: Beginner Books DJ Back 'R': 1967 4 Titles “The Beginner Book story … / [Large 'Cat In The Hat' image at left] / “Ten years ago, Dr. Seuss took 220 words, rhymed them, … [… paragraph] / From this magically right beginning has developed the concept … [… paragraph] / Elementary Educators all over the country … [… paragraph] / Remedial reading specialists … [… paragraph] / Is it any wonder that sales now total over 55 million? … [… paragraph] / Among recent Beginner Book titles are: / THE BEAR SCOUTS, by Stan and Jan Berenstain … [… paragraph] / [BB logo] / Beginner Books are also now / available in French-English and / Spanish-English” DJ Spine: “[BB logo] BEGINNER BOOKS [black horizontal text] PERKINS The Digging-est Dog / Gurney B-47 [black horizontal text]” DJ Price: 195/195 DJ Flap Front: “195/195 [top right] / The / Digging-est Dog / by AL PERKINS / Illustrated by Eric Gurney / [illustration] / This is the story of a dog called Duke … [… paragraph] / Then come the happy day when… […paragraph] / Troubles begin when the country dogs… [… paragraph] / Written in simple words, simple sen- … [… paragraph] / The illustrations by Eric Gurney, al- … [… paragraph] / This book comes from / the home of / THE CAT IN THE HAT / Beginner Books / A DIVISION OF RANDOM HOUSE, INC.” DJ Flap Back: [Al Perkins photo] / [Three paragraph Al Perkins bio] / [Illustration of Eric Gurney ] / ERIC GURNEY Our illustrator and … [… paragraph] / (c)Copyright 1967, by Eric Gurney” First Edition Identification First edition book states “Published in New York by Beginner Books, a division of Random House” on the copyright page and has 'B-47' on the spine. First edition dust jacket is Beginner Books 1967 DJ 'R' with text marketing “The Beginner Book story …” In the last paragraph six books are listed beginning with The Bear Scouts (1967). See Beginner Books Dust Jacket Backs from Chapter 52 of the First Edition Identification Guide: Beginner Books. This final paragraph only lists 5 Beginner Books. Second Printings and Later Second printing book is identical to first printing. Second printing DJ is Beginner Books 1969 DJ 'S' which is very similar to 1967 DJ 'R' except the last paragraph begins by listing 'MY BOOK ABOUT ME' (1969) rather than The Bear Scouts (1967). Third printing book has the line '3 669' beneath the copyright statement. BB-47 The Digging-est Dog Third Printing Copyright \ Third printing DJ is Beginner Books 1969 DJ 'S' which is very similar to 1967 DJ 'R' except the last paragraph begins by listing 'MY BOOK ABOUT ME' (1969) rather than The Bear Scouts (1967). See First Fifty Beginner Books for first edition identification of the first 50 Beginner Books. See Beginner Books Dust Jacket Backs to see the chronological sequence of the Beginner Books dust jackets. All of this information is sourced from the First Edition Identification Guide: Beginner Books (2024, Flying Moose Books), by Stan Zielinski.


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Женский портал Женский сайт о всём Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:34:23 +0000 ru-RU hourly 1 Залог крепкого здоровья –флавоноиды /health/zalog-krepkogo-zdorovia-flavonoidy.html /health/zalog-krepkogo-zdorovia-flavonoidy.html#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:34:23 +0000 /health/zalog-krepkogo-zdorovia-flavonoidy.html О том, что в рационе каждого человека должны быть овощи, ягоды, фрукты, врачи нам повторяют каждый день. Однако многие отказываются от здорового питания, считая, что это дорого. Многие витамины можно получать и из яиц, мяса, или же принимать искусственные добавки. Но любители экономии забывают, что растительная пища ценна не только ими. Она – источник флавоноидов. Эти растительные пигменты помогают нам сохранить здоровье на долгие годы. Полезные свойства флавоноидов Биофлавоноидами называют группу природных соединений, благодаря которым растения имеют такую яркую окраску. О них заговорили в 1930-ых годах. Тогда обратили внимание на то, что в цитрусовых содержатся эти особые вещества. Позже было выявлено более 6 тыс. флавоноидов. Благодаря этим веществам фрукты имеют такой яркий цвет, от солнечного желтого, оранжевого, до фиолетового. Каждое растение является источником конкретного вида флавоноидов, благотворно влияющих на организм человека, и все в комплексе они помогают сохранить здоровье: • обладают антиоксидантными свойствами, т. е. нейтрализуют свободные радикалы, повреждающие клетки и ткани организма, они в 20 раз мощнее, чем витамин С и в 50 раз эффективнее по сравнению с витамином Е; • убирают проявление аллергии; • уменьшают воспаление в организме, которое часто становится причиной появления многих хронических заболеваний; • повышают сопротивление организма инфекциям; • снижают уровень холестерина, благотворно влияют на кровеносные сосуды, что помогает поддержать здоровье сердечно-сосудистой системы; • благодаря флавоноидам улучшаются когнитивные функции человека; • эти вещества помогают предотвратить или же замедляют развитие многих хронических заболеваний, таких, как диабет, рак, нейродегенеративные болезни. Флавоноиды мы можем получать только с растительной пищей. И, к сожалению, они не могут накапливаться в организме. Поэтому человек каждый день должен употреблять ягоды, фрукты, овощи, чтобы вместе с ними получать и эти пигменты. Эти незаменимые флавонолы Ученые смогли установить, что пища, богатая флавонолами (природные фенольные соединения из группы флавоноидов) снижает риск смерти от сердечно-сосудистых заболеваний, рака и болезни Альцгеймера. Китайские специалисты получили доступ к базе данных Национального исследования здоровья и питания США. Они проанализировали питание 11679 человек, обратив внимание на продукты, богатые флавонолами. Средний возраст людей, за которыми вели наблюдения, был 47 лет, половина из них были мужчинами, остальные – женщинами. Исследование велось около 8 лет. Группа флавонолов значительная, но самые распространенные – это мирицетин, кверцетин, кемпферол и изорамнетин. Именно за потреблением этих биоактивных веществ следили специалисты. Ученым было известно, что они обладают противовоспалительными, противоопухолевыми, антиоксидантными свойствами. Они решили проверить, действительно ли флавонолы так полезны. Результаты были впечатляющими. Смертность от любых причин у людей, постоянно потребляющих большое количество флавонолов, снизилась на 36%, от рака – на 55%, от сердечно-сосудистых заболеваний – на 33%. 1. Изорамнетин снижал риск смерти от рака на 38%, а от всех причин – на 28%. Он есть в луке, грушах, оливковом масле и красном вине, облепихе. 2. Кемпферол может уменьшить вероятность смерти от разных причин на 28%, а от онкологии тоже на 38%. Его можно получить из капусты, шпината, брокколи, лука, петрушки, укропа, яблок с красной кожурой, клюквы, малины, клубники, брусники. 3. Благодаря мирицетину снижается смертность от всех заболеваний на 23%, если говорить о проблемах с сердцем, то на 39%, а вероятность заработать болезнь Альцгеймера, на 66%. Его много в грецких орехах, есть он в свежей петрушке, в голубике, небольшое количество в черной смородине и клюкве. Получить его можно из красного вина, чая, помидоров, апельсинов и капусты. 4. Кверцетин помогает снизить смертность на 34%, от болезней сердечно-сосудистой системы на 39%, от рака – на 46%. Его получают из красного лука, капусты, чеснока, томатов, яблок, темной вишни, черники, малины, красного винограда и других овощей, ягод и фруктов. Можно и дальше перечислять, какие именно вещества содержатся в тех или иных продуктах. Но в этом нет смысла. Вся зелень, ягоды, овощи, фрукты, чай (как зеленый, так и черный), а также соя, чечевица, фасоль, горох по-своему полезны. Они должны быть частью меню. Достаточно съесть гречку с овощами, выпить чашку зеленого чая, закусить одним яблоком и горстью ягод, чтобы восполнить суточную потребность в флавоноидах. Правильное питание – ясный ум Еще Пушкин когда-то говорил: «Не дай мне бог сойти с ума. Нет, легче посох и сума». Многие боятся старческой деменции, понимая, что могут стать обузой для своих близких. На данный момент не придуманы лекарства, которые смогли бы справиться с этой проблемой. Но есть хорошие средства профилактики, и одно из них – правильное питание. В 2020 году было опубликованы результаты одного исследования. Ученые установили, что регулярное употребление флавоноидов из растительной пищи снижает риск развития деменции Альцгеймера на 50%. В течение 6-12 лет специалисты наблюдали за режимом питания и неврологическим состоянием 900 человек, средний возраст которых составлял 81 год. За это время деменция появилась у 220 человек. Ученые учитывали и другие факторы, влияющие на здоровье (генетическая предрасположенность, физическая активность, наличие других заболеваний), но все равно получалось, что риск появления этой патологии значительно снижался, если человек увеличивал потребление флавоноидов. Всего было 5 групп пациентов, в первой из них каждый съедал более 15 мг этих веществ, а в последней – всего 5 мг. Сравнили результаты этих групп, и они оказались впечатляющими. Риск развития болезни при плохом питании возрастал на 50%. Самыми эффективными оказались мирицетин и изорамнетин. Чтобы получить необходимое количество флавоноидов, достаточно выпить стакан красного вина. Было и другое исследование, в котором принимало участие 50 тыс. женщин, средний возраст которых был 48 лет, а также 30 тыс. мужчин, у них средний возраст – 51 год. В течение 20 лет они рассказывали, чем питаются. Кроме этого, их постоянно тестировали, проверяли память. Результат был предсказуемым: у кого в рационе было больше всего продуктов с флавоноидами, у тех был меньше риск снижения когнитивных способностей. Много – это примерно 600 мг каждый день, а мало 150. Если съесть 100 г яблок, можно получить около 113 мг этого вещества, столько же клубники – 180 мг. Ученые смогли установить, что если человек ест много апельсинов, клубники, яблок и перца, вероятность приобрести когнитивные нарушения и расстройства у него снижается на 20%. Современные хозяйки не любят готовить. Им проще приобрести уже готовые блюда, сытные и вкусные, и нет желания гулять по рынку, выбирая овощи, зелень, фрукты, потому что на все это необходимо время и силы. Можно покупать и полуфабрикаты, но все же на столе всегда должны быть и полезные продукты: салаты, лук, чеснок, свежие ягоды. Некоторые из них доступны по цене, например, лук или капуста. Но часто ли вы едите салаты из свежей капусты? Или же заедаете ужин луком и чесноком? Каждый день так питаться не получится, но иногда они должны быть на столе. И, конечно, в сезон ягод стоит потратить лишние несколько тысяч именно на них, это намного дешевле стоимости тех же шоколадных конфет или других десертов. Приготовление салата из зелени займет не более 15 минут, но он намного полезнее, чем магазинные пельмени или пицца. Наше здоровье во многом зависит и от нас самих, не стоит забывать об этом, особенно летом, когда выбор зелени и овощей, в том числе и выращенных в открытом грунте, огромный, и нужно этим пользоваться. Источник ]]> /health/zalog-krepkogo-zdorovia-flavonoidy.html/feed 0 Блюда из крыжовника /health/bluda-iz-kryjovnika.html /health/bluda-iz-kryjovnika.html#respond Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:32:33 +0000 /health/bluda-iz-kryjovnika.html Из этой ягоды готовят не только варенья и джемы. Плоды крыжовника используют при приготовлении различных соусов, салатов, десертов, муссов, смузи. А еще из крыжовника получается вкусная и необычная начинка для пирогов. Хорошо сочетается эта ягода с мясом и птицей, она дает легкую сладость и кислинку, оттеняя вкус блюда. Острый соус Такой соус подойдет к мясу. Килограмм зеленого крыжовника залейте кипятком и оставьте на полчаса. Два стручка острого перца очистите, измельчите в блендере с крыжовником. Поставьте полученную массу на плиту и варите полчаса на слабом огне, помешивая. 2 головки чеснока очистите, добавьте к чесноку по 50 г петрушки, мяты и кинзы, измельчите в блендере. Выложите к крыжовнику. Добавьте столовую ложку хмели-сунели, соль и перец по вкусу, столовую ложку сахара. Варите еще десять минут. Тарт Соедините сок и цедру двух лимонов, два яичных желтка, три столовых ложки крахмала, 200 г сахара и 100 г сливочного масла. Нагревайте на малом огне и варите до загустения примерно 10 минут. После остудите. Слоеное бездрожжевое тесто выложите в форму, сформируйте высокие бортики. Наколите его вилкой, закройте бумагой и сверху насыпьте фасоль. Запекайте в течение 20 минут. Выложите на корж лимонный крем, сверху разложите ягоды малины и крыжовника. Готовьте еще 5 минут в духовке. Ягоды крыжовника разрежьте пополам, а ягоды малины можно оставить целыми. Салат 600 г молодого картофеля хорошо вымойте и отварите в подсоленной воде в течение 15 минут. После картофель обсушите, выложите на раскаленную сковороду, слегка разомните лопаткой и обжарьте. Кабачок нарежьте толстыми ломтиками, обжаривайте минут шесть. 200 г стручковой фасоли отварите в течение двух минут. Соедините фасоль, кабачки и 200 г крыжовника, прогрейте в течение трех минут. Смешайте сок и цедру одного лимона, три столовых ложки растительного масла, столовую ложку зерновой горчицы, рубленый укроп и немного сахарной пудры, соль и перец. Все ингредиенты выложите в салатник, добавьте нарезанный кружочками редис, салат корн, небольшие кусочки филе копченой скумбрии и посыпьте раскрошенной фетой. Полейте заправкой. Зефир 300 г крыжовника протрите через сито. Соедините 65 г яичного белка, 150 г сахара, четверть чайной ложки лимонной кислоты, взбейте миксером до мягких пиков. Смешайте 8 г агар-агара силой 900 и 90 мл воды, оставьте на пять минут. Добавьте к агар-агару 180 г сахара, ягодное пюре и варите пять минут на среднем огне, постоянно помешивая. Должны появиться «ленивые» пузыри. Тонкой струйкой вылейте к белковой массе, постоянно взбивая блендером до крепких пиков. Отсадите зефир с помощью кондитерского мешка и насадки «закрытая звезда» и дайте ему стабилизироваться. Куриные грудки под соусом Потребуется 100 г крыжовника и столько же черной смородины. Каждую ягоду крыжовника разрежьте пополам, ягоды смородины слегка разомните. Все соедините, добавьте 2,5 столовых ложки сахара, две столовых ложки воды и варите пять минут на среднем огне. После влейте 200 мл сливок 20% и готовьте еще три минуты. Три куриных филе вымойте, обваляйте в муке и обжарьте с двух сторон по 4 минуты. Выложите их в форму, посолите и поперчите, залейте полученным соусом и запекайте 10 минут. Баранина с овощами и крыжовником Измельчите два зубчика чеснока, добавьте черный перец и паприку. 1,5 кг баранины посолите, смажьте чесночной смесью, оставьте на 12 часов в холодильнике. Нарежьте крупными ломтиками картофель, морковь, кабачок. В форму выложите мясо, вокруг разложите овощи, добавьте зубчики чеснока, полейте растительным маслом, закройте фольгой и запекайте час. Уберите фольгу, добавьте горсть зеленого крыжовника, готовьте еще 40 минут. Пирог 175 г размягченного сливочного масла взбейте с таким же количеством сахара. По одному добавьте четыре яйца. Затем смешайте 400 г муки и 3 чайных ложки разрыхлителя. Добавляйте к масляной массе по очереди муку и молоко (75 мл), перемешивая блендером. 80 г грецких орехов измельчите и подмешайте в тесто. Выложите его в противень. Персики очистите от кожицы, нарежьте дольками, крыжовник разрежьте пополам, выложите ягоды на тесто, слегка придавите. Готовьте в духовке примерно 40 минут при 200 градусах. Когда пирог будет готов, остудите и посыпьте его сахарной пудрой. Джем из крыжовника и киви Нарежьте три киви, добавьте 700 г крыжовника, три веточки мяты (использовать только листики). Измельчите все в блендере. Добавьте 2 столовых ложки сахара, 1 пакет желирующей смеси «Желфикс». Постоянно помешивая, варите до закипания, затем добавьте еще 450 г сахара и варите еще три минуты. Можно разложить по банкам и закатать или употреблять сразу же. Как видите, из крыжовника можно приготовить множество интересных и вкусных блюд. Пробуйте разные варианты, ищите то, что вам больше понравится и наслаждайтесь вкусом. Источник ]]> /health/bluda-iz-kryjovnika.html/feed 0 Блюда из копченой рыбы /health/bluda-iz-kopchenoi-ryby.html /health/bluda-iz-kopchenoi-ryby.html#respond Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:32:51 +0000 Копченая рыба – на первый взгляд, конечно, вполне себе привлекательное лакомство, да еще может долго храниться. Но вот как и с чем ее есть? Это вопрос непростой. Однако, если проявить креативность, то вы получите относительно вкусное и не слишком вредное для здоровья кушанье. Недостатки копченой рыбы Копченая рыба подходит не всем. Во-первых, известно, что копчености вредны. Их категорически не рекомендуется употреблять тем, у кого есть заболевания желудка, почек, печени и многих других органов. Почти все взрослые люди страдают хотя бы одним подобным недугом, значит, им копченое противопоказано. Во-вторых, такой деликатес сложно разделывать, особенно если рыбина цельная. Нужно уметь отделять мякоть от костей и прочих составляющих, а это та еще работа. И наконец, в-третьих, есть копчушку саму по себе тяжеловато: она может оказаться очень соленой и жесткой для зубов. А готовое качественное филе стоит запредельно дорого – проверьте ценники в магазинах. Нередко копченая рыба идет как закуска к пиву, порой в виде так называемых снэков. Но это опять же не слишком полезно, не говоря уж о том, что далеко не все дамы обожают пенный напиток. Итак, какие еще у нас есть варианты? Бутерброды с копченой рыбой Копченая рыба очень хороша для бутербродов. Причем есть разные вариации – например, это могут быть просто бутерброды с маслом и рыбкой, а могут с яйцом, зеленью и овощами – огурцами, помидорами. Правда, для этого рыбу все же придется разделать, нарезать на ломтики и вытащить косточки. Обычно для этих целей берут ржаной хлеб, но подойдет и серый или пшеничный. Для бутербродов идеально подходят шпроты, но годится и обычная копченая рыба – скажем, скумбрия или даже селедка. Такое блюдо прекрасно подойдет для фуршета, выручит в ситуации, если к вам неожиданно нагрянули гости и вы не знаете, чем их накормить, и может в отдельных случаях даже заменить собой обед, так как бутерброды с рыбой довольно сытные. Салат с рисом и копченой рыбой Рекомендуемые ингредиенты: вареный рис, консервированная кукуруза или фасоль, оливки или маслины, любые овощи, зелень, яблоко. Хорошо добавить лимонный сок – просто выжать в миску с салатом ломтик лимона. Рыбу в салат можно положить кусками, а можно натереть (последнее даже предпочтительнее). Заправить по вкусу – сметаной, майонезом, каким-нибудь маслом или даже соусом. Главное – все тщательно перемешать. Если салат покажется чересчур острым и соленым, добавьте в него немного сахара. Салат с картошкой и копченой рыбой Берутся нарезанная вареная картошка, овощи (можно консервированные огурцы или томаты, например). Смешиваются с кусочками рыбы или натертым рыбным филе. По вкусу добавляются различные специи (лук, чеснок, перец, возможно в натертом виде), заправка. Чаще всего соль в такие салаты добавлять не требуется. Но если вы попробовали блюдо и вам показалось, что в нем не хватает соли, то можно немного добавить. Суп из копченой рыбы Как правило, такой суп варят, когда необходимо приготовить обед из тех продуктов, что есть под рукой. Копчушку (больше подойдет горячего копчения, чем холодного) режут на среднего размера ломти, вынимают крупные кости (мелкие можно оставить), добавляют картошку, лук, морковь, лавровый лист, зелень и специи по вкусу, и готовят в кастрюле или мультиварке как обычный рыбный суп. Вот разве что вкус у него будет специфический. В процессе готовки рекомендуется несколько раз пробовать варево. Если покажется, что в нем мало соли (изначально ее класть не надо), то положите немного. Но следите за тем, чтобы суп не оказался пересолен, ведь рыба и так соленая. Если рыба слишком жесткая, и в ней, как говорится, «одни кости», то можно саму рыбу потом не есть, но вот бульон на ней может оказаться довольно вкусным и наваристым. Рыба собственного копчения Не все любят копченую рыбу из магазина. Тем более ее вкусовые качества часто оставляют желать лучшего. Обусловлено это может быть тем, что в заводских условиях для копчения используют специальную коптильную жидкость. То есть попросту подвергают продукт химической обработке. Конечно, рыба натурального копчения, тем более если оригинал был недавно выловлен из воды, а не расфасован в заморозку, гораздо вкуснее. И ее намного дешевле готовить самим, например, установив на даче коптильню. Сейчас это не проблема. Если вы решили закоптить рыбу, то не забудьте добавить к ней разные пахучие травы. К рыбе хорошо подходят лавровый лист, шафран, гвоздика, белый перец. Перед копчением ее рекомендуется сбрызнуть лимонным соком. Впрочем, рецепты вы без труда сможете отыскать в сети. Если копченая рыба находится в составе какого-нибудь блюда или приготовлена натуральным образом, это не так вредно для организма, как если бы вы ели ее отдельно или купили в магазине продукт, обработанный химией. Кроме того, «колдуя» над копчушкой, вы сами можете подобрать добавки, которые улучшат ее вкус. Приятного аппетита! Источник ]]> /health/bluda-iz-kopchenoi-ryby.html/feed 0 Фразы о еде, которые категорически не рекомендуется говорить детям /children/frazy-o-ede-kotorye-kategoricheski-ne-rekomendyetsia-govorit-detiam.html /children/frazy-o-ede-kotorye-kategoricheski-ne-rekomendyetsia-govorit-detiam.html#respond Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:34:34 +0000 /children/frazy-o-ede-kotorye-kategoricheski-ne-rekomendyetsia-govorit-detiam.html Фото: storage.googleapis.com Многие родители, а порой и другие родственники, частенько позволяют себе не задумываясь отпускать далеко не самые вдохновляющие комментарии относительно внешности ребенка, а также относительно его связанных с едой привычек. И при этом мало кто задумывается о том, что эти, казалось бы, невинные на первый взгляд замечания могут иметь весьма негативные последствия, более того, в ряде случаев они способны привести к расстройствам пищевого поведения – тяжелым психическим заболеваниям, поддающимся лечению с огромным трудом: психогенное переедание, булимия, нервная анорексия и многие другие расстройства нередко оказываются связаны с нарушением восприятия собственного тела, а также с неправильным отношением к еде и с самой настоящей одержимостью своими фигурой и весом! Какие же фразы категорически не рекомендуется говорить детям, чтобы не спровоцировать у них расстройства пищевого поведения? «Печенье получишь, только если съешь весь суп» Важно постараться никогда и ни под каким предлогом не говорить ребенку о том, что он должен «заслужить» десерт – когда детям говорят, что они не получат сладкое, покуда не осилят весь суп или не съедят два последних кусочка чего бы то ни было еще, у них формируется пагубная привычка воспринимать сладости как цель. И это наделяет еду гораздо большей властью, нежели она того заслуживает! Если ребенок ради получения десерта должен постоянно полностью очищать свою тарелку от съестного, он прекращает доверять сигналам своего тела или же попросту перестает обращать на них внимание, в результате чего он может чувствовать сытость, но все равно будет продолжать есть, причем не только потому, что этого требуют строгие родители, но и потому, что после этого он непременно получит сладкое. © "fbuz-74.ru" «Никаких конфет! Забудь об их существовании» Не менее важно избегать и весьма экстремальных решений, предоставляя своему чаду свободу выбора. Обращающиеся за помощью к специалистам люди с РПП (расстройствами пищевого поведения) нередко рассказывают о том, что в детстве у них либо не было ни единой конфетки в доме, либо был совершенно безграничный доступ к вредной пище. И оба эти варианта одинаково плохи, потому что это – самые настоящие крайности. Необходимо все-таки придерживаться золотой середины: важно не только учить ребенка правильно питаться, объясняя ему, что здоровая пища полезна для организма, но и разрешать ему время от времени лакомиться как сладостями, так и некоторыми иными не особо полезными перекусами – разумеется, в умеренных количествах! А еще лучше будет, если у ребенка появится возможность самому принимать решения о том, что именно он предпочитает съесть и в каком количестве – когда человеку предоставлена свобода выбора, он с огромной вероятностью постепенно будет ограничивать себя сам! © "ogs.ru" «Кажется, ты набрал пару лишних килограммов» Не стоит отпускать комментарии и по поводу тела ребенка – основным источником возникновения расстройств пищевого поведения нередко становятся именно такие токсичные фразы! При этом запрет на подобного рода комментарии относится и к комплиментам по поводу внешности ребенка! «У тебя стройная фигура» или «У тебя красивые ножки» – казалось бы, на первый взгляд эти фразы звучат совершенно невинно и даже мило, однако на самом деле это вовсе не так. Такими фразами взрослые как бы говорят ребенку, что они обращают внимание на те характеристики его тела, которые со временем могут измениться и которые он не в состоянии контролировать. А ведь гораздо важнее, чтобы ребенку было комфортно в его теле независимо от того, как это тело выглядит! В этом случае ему не придется гадать о том, будут ли родители меньше его любить и меньше им гордиться, если вдруг его тело по каким бы то ни было причинам изменится. А вот комплименты наподобие «Ты такая красивая» или «Ты такой сильный» считаются идеальными во всех отношениях, так как они отлично подходят детям на всех стадиях их развития, ведь данные качества, о которых идет речь, в глазах любящих родителей никогда не изменятся! © "telegra.ph" «Тебе надо похудеть – пора садиться на диету» Категорически нельзя говорить ребенку о том, что у него имеется лишний вес, и уж тем более не стоит сажать его на диету – ограничения практически всегда приводят к перееданию, а также к появлению крайне вредных пищевых привычек! Когда родители говорят ребенку о том, что ему чего-то нельзя, в подавляющем большинстве случаев он начинает еще больше этого хотеть! И если стало заметно, что ребенок постоянно стремится полакомиться чем-то вредным, важно постараться сделать так, чтобы у него была возможность время от времени не отказывать себе в этом – не стоит превращать чипсы, гамбургеры или газировку в соблазнительный запретный плод, о котором ребенок может лишь мечтать. Пусть ребенок каждый день ест здоровую и нормальную пищу, однако если он изредка полакомится фастфудом, ничего страшного не произойдет! А еще важно постараться выяснить, почему именно ему так нравится фастфуд или прочие вредности – в большинстве случаев за пристрастием к определенным видам пищи кроется что-то еще, и речь в данном случае не о еде как таковой, а о том, что она приносит ребенку временное облегчение. Не исключено, что таким образом он «заедает» стресс! © "gastroportal.ru" «Я так поправилась! Не могу смотреть на себя в зеркало» Еще одно важное табу – никогда не обсуждать в присутствии детей диеты и не высказываться о собственном теле негативно, ведь дети практически всегда повторяют все за своими родителями! И если мама начнет регулярно жаловаться на то, что ей надо срочно похудеть, что ей стали тесны любимые брюки или что она плохо выглядит на фото – не остается никаких сомнений в том, что и дети начнут относиться к себе точно так же. И даже если заботливые родители станут убеждать своих детей не брать с них пример – ничего из этого не выйдет! Несмотря на то, что дети частенько игнорируют слова родителей, они практически всегда примеряют на себя их поведение, и, если для родителей важны диеты, рано или поздно они станут важными и для детей. Поэтому необходимо стараться всегда хорошо говорить о своем теле, вне зависимости от того, как оно выглядит в действительности, а также тщательно следить за своим собственным отношением к еде. Родители, постоянно беспокоящиеся о калориях, о том, что они чрезмерно увлеклись пирожными или слишком много съели, могут даже не сомневаться в том, что у их детей выработается точно такое же отношение к еде. Так что вместо обсуждений того, насколько калорийной, полезной или не очень была трапеза, лучше просто произнести нечто наподобие «Спасибо тому, кто это приготовил» или «Это было вкусно»! © "br.pinterest.com" Здоровые отношения с пищей необходимо вырабатывать еще в детском возрасте, поэтому особенно важно постараться, чтобы этому не помешало никакое влияние извне, а ведь чаще всего оно исходит от самых близких людей! Так что всегда и в любых обстоятельствах необходимо следить не только за полезностью еды, которая кладется ребенку в тарелку, но и за своими словами! Источник ]]> /children/frazy-o-ede-kotorye-kategoricheski-ne-rekomendyetsia-govorit-detiam.html/feed 0 Рыба речная /health/ryba-rechnaia.html /health/ryba-rechnaia.html#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:35:48 +0000 /health/ryba-rechnaia.html Наша страна не только имеет выход к морям и океанам, она ещё, как ни одна другая страна в мире, богата широкими полноводными реками, небольшими речушками, озёрами и прудами, в которых водится пресноводная рыба. По данным Всемирной организации здравоохранения, рыба и рыбные продукты – один из самых ценных для здоровья человека. Если употреблять их хотя бы раза два в неделю, то риск развития сердечнососудистых заболеваний, онкологии, атеросклероза и многих других заболеваний снижается в разы. Доказано положительное влияние рыбы на нервную систему. Рыба из рек по качеству не уступает мясу, к тому же она очень быстро усваивается, что делает ее незаменимой при гастрите и язвенной болезни желудка. Она хоть не морская, но всё равно вкусная и полезная. богата белком, антиоксидантами, провитамином А и витаминами В12, D, которые помогают работе мозга, Частое употребление рыбы гарантирует здоровую кожу, зубы и волосы. Главное правильно приготовить её. Некоторые рецепты Борщ с карасями Вам потребуется: — 4-5 мелких карася; — 250-300г. капусты белокочанной; — 2 свеклы; — 2 моркови; — 2 томата; — 2 репчатые луковицы; — 1 корень пастернака; — 10г. зелени петрушки; — немного муки; — растительное масло; — 2 лавровых листа; — 2 — 4 горошины чёрного перца — соль по вкусу Способ приготовления: Караси потрошёные и очищенные обвалять в муке и хорошо обжарить. Свеклу нарезать соломкой, обвалять в муке, обжарить на растительном масле, опустить в кастрюлю с кипящей водой. Обжарить на растительном масле нашинкованную морковь, корень пастернака, измельчённые помидоры и нашинкованную капусту. Добавить к свекле. Затем положить карасей. Обжарить на сковороде нарезанный полукольцами лук. Добавить в борщ. Посолить. За 5 минут до готовности добавить лавровый лист, зелень петрушки, перец горошком. Суп по-рыбацки Вам потребуется: — 500г. мелкой рыбы; — 2 дольки чеснока; — 1 репчатая луковица; — 15г. зелёного лука; — 4 помидора; — растительное масло для жарки; — 5г. зелени петрушки; — 5г. зелени укропа; — 2 лавровых листа; — 2 перца горошком; — соль по вкусу Способ приготовления: Нарезать репчатый лук полукольцами и обжарить до розового цвета на растительном масле, добавить туда нарезанные дольками помидоры, измельчённый зелёный лук и чеснок. Переложить в кастрюлю, добавить лавровый лист и перец горошком, залить кипятком и поварить минут 20. Добавить очищенную рыбу и варить полчаса, когда рыба будет почти готова, добавить рис, посолить. Варить до готовности. Готовое блюдо посыпать рубленой зеленью петрушки и укропа. Карп, тушённый с картофелем и луком Вам потребуется: — 300-400г. рыбы; — 300г. репчатого лука; — 500г. картофеля; — 40г. муки; — растительное масло; — 2 гвоздики; — 2-3 душистых перца; — 2 лавровых листа; — 10г. сахара; — 10 мл 3%-ного уксуса; — соль, молотый перец по вкусу Способ приготовления: Рыбу нарезать порционными кусками, посолить, поперчить, обвалять в муке и пожарить до готовности на растительном масле, обжаривая с обеих сторон. Голову, плавники, хвост сварить. Половину лука нарезать, слегка обжарить на масле, положить на блюдо, сверху гвоздику, лавровый лист, душистый перец, уксус, сахар и рыбу. Сверху вторую половину лука и полить бульоном, в котором варились голова, хвост, плавники. Посыпать зеленью. Картофель сварить или запечь и подать отдельно. Яичница из карася Вам потребуется: — 100г филе карася; — 4 яйца; — растительное масло; — соль, перец по вкусу Способ приготовления: Филе карася нарезать маленькими кусочками и с обеих сторон обжарить на сковороде на растительном масле. Залить взбитыми с солью и перцем яйцами. Посыпать сверху зелёным луком или укропом. Фарш для пельменей из судака Вам потребуется: — 500г филе судака; — 2-3 репчатые луковицы; — 50мл. растительного масла; — соль, перец, сахар по вкусу Способ приготовления: Лук мелко нарезать и обжарить на растительном масле. Филе пропустить через мясорубку, добавить обжаренный лук, соль, сахар, перец, хорошо перемешать. Тесто для пельменей использовать обычное пельменное, но готовить его лучше на молоке или на воде и яйцах. Карп заливной по-венгерски Вам потребуется: — 1 карп на 1 – 1,200кг; — 2 яйца; — 1 репчатая луковица; — 2 зелёных сладких болгарских перца; — 2 помидора; — 2 чайные ложки желатина; — соль, перец по вкусу Способ приготовления: Рыбу очистить, распотрошить, отрезать плавники, голову, хвост, хорошо промыть. Разделать на филе с кожей без костей. Из костей, плавников, головы и хвоста сварить крепкий бульон, добавить лук, половину сладкого зелёного перца и помидоров, посолить, поперчить, варить чуть больше часа. Добавить в него нарезанное кусками филе и варить до готовности. Вынуть куски рыбы, бульон процедить и добавить желатин. Куски рыбы выложить на блюдо и залить желе, поставить застывать. Перед подачей на стол уложить на блюдо нарезанные кружочками помидоры, перец, сваренные вкрутую яйца, посыпать измельчённой зел


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Fri, 20 Sep 2019 11:20:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 /wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cropped-logo-2-32x32.png 32 32 Tips on Designing Your Dorm Room to Feel Like Home in USC /tips-designing-dorm-room-feel-like-home-usc/ /tips-designing-dorm-room-feel-like-home-usc/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2019 11:20:30 +0000 /?p=2479 Dormitories are a second home for college students. Transitioning and adjusting from your real home to your dormitory can be quite challenging and could take time. But one effective way to fast track your adjustment period is to design your dormitory room in the manner that it will feel like home. Most dormitories allow their […] The post Tips on Designing Your Dorm Room to Feel Like Home in USC appeared first on . ]]> Dormitories are a second home for college students. Transitioning and adjusting from your real home to your dormitory can be quite challenging and could take time. But one effective way to fast track your adjustment period is to design your dormitory room in the manner that it will feel like home. Most dormitories allow their occupants to redesign their room. The University of Southern California or USC have dorms and housing facilities that focus on the comfort of students. USC housing prioritizes their students’ satisfaction, above all. So, here are a few tips for designing your dormitory room at USC for your comfort and convenience. Room-Type Factor Students come from different homes, different places, and diverse backgrounds. Therefore, when it comes to thinking of a specific style or design for a room, students may differ in ideas. The first tip is to consider your room type. Is it shared? Is it spacious?  USC housing offers different room sizes and room types to accommodate various setups and needs. Whether you like to share a room with your friends or opt for a single room, they can make arrangements to cater to your needs. Decide on Your Design The second tip is to choose a particular model, style, or vibe that feels like home. You can try to recreate your own room in your dormitory room or opt for a different one. Check on Pinterest for some room designs according to your liking. Buy the necessary materials Students carry their personal things to their dormitories straight from home. While some choose to buy new ones as they transition to dorm life. When you have a design in mind, you can decide on the necessary materials you need to carry it out. You may buy new things that suit your design, such as the following: Bed linens Clothes hangers Laundry basket Bath linens Shower tote Storage boxes or crates Desk lamp You can also buy additional materials such as wallpapers and wall decors. DIY Ideas DIYs are usually fun because they are personalized. You can creatively clip photographs on your wall and decorate it using lights. You can personalize your wallpaper or make a DIY pen holder. DIYs will typically save you money from buying new things, and you get to be creative at the same time. Keep it Clean, Calm, and Convenient Remember that you will spend the majority of your college life in your room. This is also practically your place for studying. Make sure that when you design your room, it feels spacious and not suffocating. It must be clean and organized all the time. The placement of things in your room must be convenient. For example, your school materials must be within reach from your study table so you won’t need to stand up each time to get them. Your dorm room must be an excellent place to study. It should be calming and conducive for studying and relaxing. Don’t Forget Lighting Lastly, when designing your room, consider the lighting. Make sure you get enough sunlight in the morning. When you decide on putting lights on your wall, make sure they do not become distractions to you and your roommates. Place your desk lamp where you need it the most and ensure it covers the area you need light. Designing your dorm room is exciting and entertaining. Be creative to pull off your ideas and turn your dorm room into an extension of your home. The post Tips on Designing Your Dorm Room to Feel Like Home in USC appeared first on . ]]> /tips-designing-dorm-room-feel-like-home-usc/feed/ 0 7 Tips to Successfully Launch Your Fashion Blog Online /7-tips-successfully-launch-fashion-blog-online/ /7-tips-successfully-launch-fashion-blog-online/#respond Mon, 19 Aug 2019 08:54:29 +0000 /?p=2475 Whether you are a casual shopper, a fashion aficionado or a brand store owner, chances are you’ve given blogging some thought. The notion of writing online articles and putting your name out there is an exciting and worthwhile prospect to consider. According to published research, 53% of marketing experts claim that their top priority in […] The post 7 Tips to Successfully Launch Your Fashion Blog Online appeared first on . ]]> Whether you are a casual shopper, a fashion aficionado or a brand store owner, chances are you’ve given blogging some thought. The notion of writing online articles and putting your name out there is an exciting and worthwhile prospect to consider. According to published research, 53% of marketing experts claim that their top priority in terms of digital advertisement is blogging. This means that blogging has a lot of potential for people with the know-how of the fashion industry as a whole. But how do you start a blog successfully and go through the unavoidable growth pains without a dent? Let’s take a look at just that through several tried and tested tips. Set Measurable Goals Blogging is a very complex hobby to dedicate your time to. This makes it easy to give up on the notion of blogging due to the sheer volume of new information and terminology to cope with. For starters, set aside some goals and milestones for your blog to work towards. Do you want to gain 10k followers in the first month of launching? What about your yearly goals? What fashion niches do you want to cover and expand toward over time? Systems such as SMART can help you identify what is important to you personally so that you can better understand the meaning behind your future blog. Once you know what is that you will write about, you can proceed to the blog itself. Choose your Platform Let’s get technical for a minute and talk about blogging platforms. The website you choose as your host will serve as your CMS, or Content Management System. The most popular CMS on the web is WordPress, which you might have heard of before due to its widespread popularity. Besides that, you can launch your blog using Tumblr, Drupal and an assortment of other CMS websites. Depending on how tech-savvy you are, you should typically lean towards WordPress since it offers the most flexibility and user-friendly options for new bloggers to use. Coupled with the best editing service on the web in terms of text editing, all of these CMS options can become viable to you over time. For now, however, stick to the one you are most familiar with so that you can focus on the more important aspect of blogging – such as blogging itself. Be Original, not a Copy Originality has become something of a commodity on the internet, despite the open and free nature of the information. It cannot be overstated how important it is for your blog to be original in its topics, tone of voice and the overall style in which you will talk about trending topics. While you will undoubtedly talk about famous brands, popular clothing or jewelry lines and so forth, you can do that quite well in your own words and point of view. Make sure to borrow what works for your favorite bloggers only in passing – focus on your own thing as much as you can if you want to succeed as a professional fashion blogger. Mind your SEO A bit more about the technicalities of blogging (it won’t hurt, we promise). Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is another term you will undoubtedly come across while blogging. It concerns the general system in which search engines such as Google and Yahoo rank results on their pages. For example, if someone searches for winter shoe suggestions, your site will or will not show up on the first page depending on your SEO. In order to be in the good graces of SEO, you should familiarize yourself with keyword optimization platforms. Tools such as Google Adwords and SEM Rush are quite intuitive and offer a lot of information on each distinct industry, fashion included. Use these tools handsomely in your blog optimization and your overall traffic will see a spike as a result. Share through Social Media As an up-and-coming blogger, you should do whatever you can to reach a large audience. There’s no better way to do that than through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. All you have to do to get started is to set up dedicated pages on each platform with your blog’s name on it and you will be good to go. Make sure to share any new blog post, discussion or article that you publish on your main blog through social media pages. This will allow you to be seen by people who might be patrons of fashion but have no idea your blog exists at all. Diversify your Content Even though the first thing that pops into mind when “blogging” is concerned is text, that doesn’t have to be your only type of content. You can just as easily do video reviews of new clothing lines, interview fashion industry experts or retail salespeople among other things. This will diversify your content drastically, ensuring that your followers have a lot of different things to experience on your website. It will also do wonders for your SEO (there’s that word again) if you have mixed content available for people to see. Don’t constrain yourself to write exclusively – branch out and see which ideas pop into your head that are worth blogging about. Communicate with your Followers Lastly, you need to make time to talk to your audiences as much as possible. Anyone who comments on your content has taken time away from their day to read what you have to say and comment on it. Spark up a conversation at the end of each article you write by asking a question or a response from the reader. This will allow you to casually start a chain discussion with potential readers who might share similar opinions to your own. It might also attract people who disagree with you and present their own points of view on the matter which is also a great turn of events. Don’t rely on one-sided blogging and call it a day – talk to people who show interest in what you do. Give it Some Time (Conclusion) While blogging isn’t backbreaking work by any stretch of the imagination, it still requires a lot of time and energy. Don’t give up on your fashion blog while it’s still in its infancy. Give it several weeks or even months and see how the routine of writing and optimizing content feels like. Instant success can rarely be found on the internet – build your way towards your own little audience and it will find you halfway. The post 7 Tips to Successfully Launch Your Fashion Blog Online appeared first on . ]]> /7-tips-successfully-launch-fashion-blog-online/feed/ 0 Not Getting the Flavor from Your Vape? Here Is What You Should Know /not-getting-flavor-vape-know/ /not-getting-flavor-vape-know/#respond Mon, 05 Aug 2019 05:33:31 +0000 /?p=2472 Yes, it is possible not to get flavor from your vape device. It is a big disappointment especially when you want to enjoy your favorite e-juice. Unfortunately, there are many reasons for this, and consequently, there are many things that you can do to find a solution for the issue. As a beginner, the insights […] The post Not Getting the Flavor from Your Vape? Here Is What You Should Know appeared first on . ]]> Yes, it is possible not to get flavor from your vape device. It is a big disappointment especially when you want to enjoy your favorite e-juice. Unfortunately, there are many reasons for this, and consequently, there are many things that you can do to find a solution for the issue. As a beginner, the insights that we are going to share below will help you with how to go about resolving the problem. Likewise, the experienced vaping enthusiasts will also benefit as this is a common problem. The Main Cause Probably, you have heard about vaper’s tongue, which affects those who vape. This condition causes your taste buds not to recognize the flavor of the vape for certain reasons. Vaper’s tongue does not have warning signs, and it can happen at any time, even in the middle of vaping. The mouth has up to about 8,000 taste buds to make sure that a person can distinguish almost every different flavor. But they can all temporarily fail for certain reasons. Saliva plays a big role in maintaining the functionality of the taste buds. If the mouth cannot produce enough saliva, a condition caused by a fatigued tongue, the mouth will be dry, and the taste buds will not work. However, this is not the only reasons why you may fail to taste the e-juice during a vaping session. Here are other reasons.         Failure to clean the vape device – cleaning your vape device and changing some parts like the atomizer as needed might be a big challenge. When residue builds up after many refills, the device might malfunction, which is a big challenge that may cause the flavors to disappear.         Incorrect adjustment of the device – one thing to know is that most vape devices on the market today are highly sophisticated. They have numerous programmable options to provide different results. If the user configures the settings incorrectly, she or he may not receive the desired flavor or even sometimes may experience nothing at all. For a beginner who is still learning about such devices, this could be a big disappointment.         Low batteries – whether one is using rechargeable batteries or disposable batteries, there could be problems with flavors if the charge contained by the battery is low. Most people have faced this problem only to realize that the low battery was the main cause.         Using low quality e-juice – there are many brands of e-juice on the market today. Some manufacturers have a good reputation while others may only be interested in making money in the short term. Buying either poor quality e-juice or e-juice that has expired might be a cause of not tasting a flavor at all. In bad cases, they might cause the vaper’s tongue discussed above. How to Bring Back the E-Juice Flavor By now, any vaper who has experienced this challenge knows how disappointing it can be. Imagine buying one of the best vaping devices from a reputable shop like ePuffer only to experience such a big disappointment. The good news is that there are many things that you can do to either keep it at bay or solve the issue when it arises.         Drinking more water – vaper’s tongue, which is now common, can sometimes be solved by drinking water to increase the production of saliva. This solution may require some time to take effect, but you can rest assured that it will often clear up at last. Fruit juices with citrus but limited sugar could wake the taste buds according to research. However, you must be careful as too much citrus could cause more harm.         Cleaning the tongue – brushing the tongue gently could also work perfectly, but it is not a solution 100% of the time. It is worth trying because a dirty tongue hinders the chemical reactions caused by bacteria. Be sure to use a soft brush to avoid bruising the taste buds.         Let the mouth rest – we all know that the mouth is a busy organ that is drinking this, eating that and now vaping. But if there is a problem like this, you can rest it for a few hours after drinking enough water. This will help the taste buds and other cells to regenerate back to their functional status.         Check the vape device thoroughly – we already mentioned that the vaping device could be the main reason why you are not tasting the flavor. In this case, it should be inspected for defects, dirt or unusual behavior. Those with the right experience will often find a fault within a short time. When this is corrected, the flavor could trickle back for you to enjoy. Cleaning it regularly or as recommended by the manufacturer is very important. As such, changing of atomizers should occur with each cleaning to complete the servicing process. Conclusion Failure to get the desired flavor from a vaping device is bad enough for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts. When you have prepared everything carefully that you need, the unfortunate vaper’s tongue will be a big drawback. It is your responsibility to try the mentioned solutions to bring back the taste buds’ functionality if you want to enjoy the e-juice flavors. Sometimes, medical intervention is necessary.       The post Not Getting the Flavor from Your Vape? Here Is What You Should Know appeared first on . ]]> /not-getting-flavor-vape-know/feed/ 0 Most Popular Special and Limited-Edition BMW Models /limited-edition-bmw-models/ /limited-edition-bmw-models/#respond Mon, 05 Aug 2019 05:31:46 +0000 /?p=2470 BMW has made numerous limited edition models to celebrate various occasions and for many other reasons. The German automaker is one of the most reliable in the world. Its special and limited editions leave many salivating for vehicles that are rare and difficult to obtain. Various vehicle rental companies are known to buy these vehicles […] The post Most Popular Special and Limited-Edition BMW Models appeared first on . ]]> BMW has made numerous limited edition models to celebrate various occasions and for many other reasons. The German automaker is one of the most reliable in the world. Its special and limited editions leave many salivating for vehicles that are rare and difficult to obtain. Various vehicle rental companies are known to buy these vehicles when they have an opportunity. The good thing is that this allows many people to access them as rental vehicles. For auto enthusiasts, it is worth knowing the popular special and limited editions released by BMW at different times. Here is a list of these limited editions. BMW 6 Series M Sport Limited Edition BMW only released 300 of these cars all over the world, which left many craving for more. As we know, the BMW 6 Series is a model with class because of its physical appearance and performance. Most of these special edition vehicles came with metallic blue paint, making them even more unique. The vehicles are equipped with either a V8 gasoline engine or a 6-cylinder diesel engine with the capability to propel the car from 0-100 KM/H in just 5 seconds. BMW “30 Jahre M3” This model was created to celebrate 30 years of M3 production. The special edition is a supercar in its class with 600 HP. The engine is a twin-turbo V8 4.4L. Both the exterior and the interior have been given the craftsmanship they deserve to make the car very special. According to reports, this is a rare vehicle on the roads today. BMW Individual 6 Series Gran Coupe Bang & Olufsen Edition This model was released in 2015, and it is indeed very special. For those who do not know, Bang & Olufsen is one of the best sound system companies, and they have partnered with many other companies to deliver the best sound systems for vehicles. By now, you can guess why this BMW Individual 6 Series is special. You will just enjoy the incredible audio coming from the vehicle. BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition You may have seen this Frozen Limited Edition of the M3 Coupe. They are considered to be some of the most attractive cars in the world. For this special model, the company released only 150 units in blue, red and white. All the above beauty is complemented by a powerful 414-HP engine and a luxurious interior. Simply, you must drive this car to have the first-hand experience, which is amazing. BMW Individual M760i xDrive Model V12 Excellence The Next 100 Years This is one of the most awkwardly named models but for a reason. It was created to celebrate 100 years since BMW made its first airplane engine in 1916. The company makes this special and limited edition vehicle to celebrate such an achievement. Again, this is a high-end vehicle with 610 HP, and only 100 units were released for the entire world. One of the eye-catching features is the panoramic roof that is out of this world. If you want to enjoy the best BMW models like this as rentals, you can visit Milani Exotic Car Rentals to pick your selection. BMW Alpina B7 xDrive Alpina provides their expertise to tune BMWs, especially the 7 Series. For this model, they played a significant role in designing the transmission and suspension, which are both created for high performance. As you can guess, this model has a 600-HP V8 twin-turbo engine and large Alpina wheels that measure 20 inches. The interior of this model is finished with high-quality leather for maximum comfort and class. Needless to say, the in-dash infotainment system is fully digital with numerous capabilities that are mind-blowing. BMW M5 Pure Metal Silver Limited Edition What makes this car very special is that only 50 units were made, and all of them were shipped to the US. Many people felt that this was unfair but, BMW has created them specifically for this region. The vehicle has a pure metal silver body made from aluminum flakes. Additionally, this BMW sports sedan has a lot to offer vehicle enthusiasts who were lucky enough to get one because it comes with a 600-HP engine. BMW 760Li Sterling This is another special and limited edition that is highly customized for those who have ordered the car. Any vehicle enthusiast can order this car at the moment and enjoy the unique sterling trims. With a 610-HP engine, one can already guess that this is a special car for those who want to expand their collection of high-end vehicles. The leather interior comes equipped with heated electric seats that look and feel great. BMW has not announced when it will cease the production of this machine. So, it is best to hurry up and get your vehicle now. Conclusion There are many limited-edition and special edition vehicles offered by BMW, but the provided list includes the most popular ones. From the specifications listed, all of these vehicles are high-end and luxurious. Because of this, their cost is also high, but those who drive these cars will definitely enjoy them.     The post Most Popular Special and Limited-Edition BMW Models appeared first on . ]]> /limited-edition-bmw-models/feed/ 0 How To Exterminate Black Scorpion /exterminate-black-scorpion/ /exterminate-black-scorpion/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2019 15:40:33 +0000 /?p=2463 The black scorpions are large, averaging over 10 cm in length, they have a long lifespan, estimated up to 8 years. Under the light, the black scorpion’s color is deep black with no tints of any other coloration. They typically live in natural debris and under logs. Most of the time, the black scorpions are […] The post How To Exterminate Black Scorpion appeared first on . ]]> The black scorpions are large, averaging over 10 cm in length, they have a long lifespan, estimated up to 8 years. Under the light, the black scorpion’s color is deep black with no tints of any other coloration. They typically live in natural debris and under logs. Most of the time, the black scorpions are above ground, preying on insects for food. You can use a exterminator company near Hickory NC, or implement these tips to get rid of the black scorpion from your home. Seal all crakes in your home. Black scorpions can slip through an opening just as flat as a credit card. Sealing your home is an essential method for keeping black scorpions from invading. In order to make sure your home is secure, take the following measures to seal the foundation, doors, and windows: Make sure the screens are sealed, and your windows are closed tightly so the black scorpions can’t climb in. Get door nicely seals to prevent black scorpions from coming in under the doors. Use caulk to fill in holes and cracks in your baseboards, walls or the foundation of your home. Dispose of bugs in your home: Black scorpions feed on insects, so in the event that you have an issue with ants, cockroaches or different pests in your house, you’ll have to take care of that issue before the black scorpions will go away. Here are a couple of good ideas to hold the bug disturbance down in your home: Tidy up crumbs and do dishes quickly, so bugs don’t have a nourishment source. Use insecticides around your home to exterminate insects. Make sure you do research and use this technique with caution because some insecticides sprays are dangerous to humans and pets. Sprinkle diatomaceous earth or borax around the baseboards and under the sinks in your home; these natural substances can help you kill insects. Evacuate scorpion hideout: Black scorpions like to hide in dim spots, especially midday. Get rid of structures in and around your home that could be used as a helpful hiding spot by the scorpions. Use the following tips to shield black scorpions from sticking around: Outside your yard, trim back foliage and bushes that scorpions can hideaway Dispose of piles of rock or woods around your yard. Cut back vines and other potential hiding spots. Store cardboard boxes on racks rather than the floor. Keep your storage rooms and rooms perfectly organized. Black scorpions like to hide away in shoes and heaps of clothes on the floor. Try not to keep mess around your home or under the beds. Kill every black scorpion you find: Use a knife, long-handled tweezers. Or the bottom of your boot to kill the black scorpions you see around your house. At that point place them in a waste bag, tie it up and dispose of it with your normal trash. Lastly, call a professional exterminator: if you keep having trouble with the black scorpions, call a professional pest exterminator. The post How To Exterminate Black Scorpion appeared first on . ]]> /exterminate-black-scorpion/feed/ 0 Portable Tire Inflators: How To Use Them! /portable-tire-inflators-use/ /portable-tire-inflators-use/#respond Fri, 19 Jul 2019 14:03:07 +0000 /?p=2458 Have you ever been in a situation when you are running late to the office, and your car tire is flat? Dreaded! Well, this can happen to anyone, but using it as an excuse to come late often might put your job at stake. However, keeping portable tire Inflators for such situations can save you! […] The post Portable Tire Inflators: How To Use Them! appeared first on . ]]> Have you ever been in a situation when you are running late to the office, and your car tire is flat? Dreaded! Well, this can happen to anyone, but using it as an excuse to come late often might put your job at stake. However, keeping portable tire Inflators for such situations can save you! A tire inflator is a type of pump or air compressor that uses compressed air to inflate your vehicle tires quickly. Just keep them in the cargo or in the trunk of your car and get access during the roadside emergencies. Although the tire manufacturers are putting extra efforts for developing products that increase tire life, you surely can’t benefit from them, if you do not maintain tires. How To Use Tire Inflator: Connect your Portable 12 volt tire inflator in the car. Although air Inflators come with an extendable power cord, for precautionary measures, keep the engine running so that the compressor doesn’t hamper the car’s battery. But, before- check the condition of the vehicle. For instance, if you see a big puncture on the tire, do not inflate as the tire will not be able to hold the air. You can use it in case of slow leaks or at the time when the tires are not packed with air. To inflate tires, simply connect the nozzle of the compressor to the valve stem of the tire and make sure that the connections are secure. Once done, turn on the compressor pump to fill the air. Switch on the air inflator to let compressed air enter into the tire. Moreover, if you hear any hissing type of sound, instantly switch off the inflator and re-tight the nozzle. The hissing sound is because of the improper connection and can cause air leakage in the system. Now, stop and check the air pressure with the help of pressure gauge, to prevent the over-inflated. Also, keep a check on the air pressure that is recommended for your vehicle. You can see the vehicle’s manual to see air pressure or can have a look at the driver-door jamb. Benefits Of Using Portable Tire Inflators: The Quickly Fill Your Tires: One of the fastest ways to put air in the tires is by simply using a portable car tire inflator. Just a few minutes of work and your car tires are ready to hit the road. No Need To Go To The Filling Station: Instead of taking your car to the filling station, with portable tire Inflators, you can fill your tires anywhere. This will take you out of the situations when the filling stations show ‘no air’ sign. Also, its cost-saving. You Don’t Need To Drive To The Dealership: Instead of taking the car to the dealership to fix and pump the tire, with Inflators you can do on your own. Also, some tire Inflators contain the tire-pressure monitoring system, which will tell you that your car air pressure is low. Ensure The Longevity Of The Tires: Underinflated or over-inflated tires can give rise to many issues. They can burst-out quickly or can wear out anytime. However, to get the most out of tires, keep a check on them and ensure that they are properly inflated. This is true for the cars which don’t have any tire-pressure monitoring system. Two Types Of Inflators: The Most Common- 12V Tire Inflator: One of the best tire Inflators is those which can be used for all the emergencies. You can use some models by simply plugging them in the cigarette lighter socket.  The light socket is a 12-volt power source present in the vehicle. Cordless: If you are looking for the cordless inflator, pick a lithium-ion battery because they are easy to use and is quite portable. They are handheld and can give enough power to the car. So, keep the battery charged to stay protected from emergencies. So, now that you know how a portable tire inflator can help, keep it in the car and air to the tires whenever needed. The post Portable Tire Inflators: How To Use Them! appeared first on . ]]> /portable-tire-inflators-use/feed/ 0 5 Notable Benefits of Listing Your Home into a Real Estate Portal /5-notable-benefits-listing-home-real-estate-portal/ /5-notable-benefits-listing-home-real-estate-portal/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2019 15:12:14 +0000 /?p=2453 In today’s fast moving and time-constraint life, technology has made everything convenient by only a click! There were days when online medium only existed for certain purposes, but now the scenario has completely changed. At present, online platforms are getting more and more efficient, acquiring all the areas and streams that help users of different […] The post 5 Notable Benefits of Listing Your Home into a Real Estate Portal appeared first on . ]]> In today’s fast moving and time-constraint life, technology has made everything convenient by only a click! There were days when online medium only existed for certain purposes, but now the scenario has completely changed. At present, online platforms are getting more and more efficient, acquiring all the areas and streams that help users of different workplace.  With that, real estate industry is no different when it comes to adopting advanced technology. Unlike previous times, real estate is moving towards online portals, which comes handy than other traditional methods. It provides a convenient platform to property sellers so that they can advertise their homes effectively. The primary goal of opting it is to make it easy for the sellers, mainly inexperienced ones, and to take greater control of the sale criteria.   It can be of different types. While some focus on listing and advertising of the property, others focus on marketing pre-selling habitations. However, regardless of the objective, it provides a wider reach and much more convenience for both.  Here are some fruitful benefits of listing your home into a real estate portal that you must have a look!  User-Friendly Experience! Just like any other services, real estate portals are now focusing in providing a better user experience for buyers. It is not only evolving with advanced technology and more funds, but also coming up with some innovative ideas. Today, the companies are marking their presence in the dominant market, which is useful for retail users. Registered and Certified Property The common issue raised in the real estate industry is the originality of the data. Thus, there are greater possibilities that your search option may have properties that don’t even exist.  With this in mind, online portals make sure to have “verified” homes for sale on their sites. It encourages an increased number of responses and is more likely to be sold.  It also helps you to add photos, short clippings and every minute details of the property. It Provides A 3D Overview! With Google maps help you regarding locations, what about a 3D house tour? Gone were the days when you have to make physical visits aiming to have a house tour. Now, online portals have the solution-“virtual 3D tours”.  This feature involves the latest software that uses information from the same floor layout with inputs aiming to the height of a specific area creating a 3D view. This 360-degree overview helps the property seeker to understand better in terms of lighting, space, and interiors.  Wider Audience Outreach Today, the audience initially browses online real estate portals. By incorporating this, you are not only encouraging additional exposure but also boosting the chances of a broader reach of potential buyers. Listing with an online property portal offers to indulge you into multiple options that the buyers can personalize. With the constant rise in demand in the real estate market, it is very important to note down that your listings should stand out.  Builds a Healthy Relationship between Buyers and Sellers with Brokers Real estate agents listings the property in online portals; thus, they get in touch with the sellers and buyers. They can help with the right pricing of your home, and that makes a difference between a quick sale and waiting for months and years.  Agents can not only help you market your home in connecting sellers to genuine buyers, but also in preparing the necessary documents throughout the procedure.  Online property portals have changed the idea of the real estate industry worldwide, and those who understand well how to take the best, experience its worth!    The post 5 Notable Benefits of Listing Your Home into a Real Estate Portal appeared first on . ]]> /5-notable-benefits-listing-home-real-estate-portal/feed/ 0 Rutile (rutile): the “elf” hidden inside ruby and sapphire /rutile-rutile-elf-hidden-inside-ruby-sapphire/ /rutile-rutile-elf-hidden-inside-ruby-sapphire/#respond Fri, 21 Jun 2019 06:23:15 +0000 /?p=2444 How do we love you, let us count how many ways, because you, some Ruby and Sapphire can flash in the sky at night; Because of you, the sapphire and ruby have a starlight effect, let us witness the magic of nature; when the light is right, you blink at us, so beautiful! 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Childless not by Choice Sat, 07 Mar 2026 22:35:48 +0000 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 22:35:48 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 en Childless not by Choice Civilla M. Morgan false Civilla M. Morgan civilla@civillamorgan.com episodic yes Episode 180--The Final Episode Episode 180--The Final Episode Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:49:00 +0000 Hello, and welcome to episode 180 of the Childless Not by Choice Podcast. My name is Civilla Morgan. My mission is to recognize and speak to childless not by choice women and men worldwide, reminding us that we can live joyful, relevant, and fulfilled lives.   Whether you have children or not, thank you for tuning in!     What is today's show about? This is the final episode of the Childless not by Choice Podcast Special thank you to: You, the listener Supporters My podcast producer, Rob Say So Marketing for managing my websites My contact information: Website: www.childlessnotbychoice.net and www.civillamorgan.com Facebook: booksbycivillamorgan Instagram: @joyandrelevance Pinterest: Civilla M. Morgan, MSM LinkedIn: Civilla Morgan, MSM Thank you for listening to the Childless not by Choice Podcast!]]> Hello, and welcome to episode 180 of the Childless Not by Choice Podcast. My name is Civilla Morgan. My mission is to recognize and speak to childless not by choice women and men worldwide, reminding us that we can live joyful, relevant, and fulfilled lives. Whether you have children or not, thank you for tuning in! What is today's show about? This is the final episode of the Childless not by Choice Podcast Special thank you to: You, the listener Supporters My podcast producer, Rob Say So Marketing for managing my websites My contact information: Website: www.childlessnotbychoice.net and www.civillamorgan.com Facebook: booksbycivillamorgan Instagram: @joyandrelevance Pinterest: Civilla M. Morgan, MSM LinkedIn: Civilla Morgan, MSM Thank you for listening to the Childless not by Choice Podcast!]]> 26:25 false 180 full Civilla M Morgan Episode 179--The A Word Episode 179--The A Word Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:27:00 +0000 Hello, and welcome to episode 179 of the Childless Not by Choice Podcast. My name is Civilla Morgan. My mission is to recognize and speak to childless women and men not by choice worldwide, reminding us that we can live joyful, relevant, and fulfilled lives, childless by choice.   Whether you have children or not, thank you for tuning in!     What is today's show about?  Abortion   Thank you Patreon contributors: I would like to thank my Patreon contributors, who support the platform every month.   Your contributions help pay the salaries of my podcast producer and host, Zoom, where I interview most of my guests and other expenses. Thank you very much!       If you are not yet a Patron, visit patreon.com/childlessnotbychoice to set up your monthly contribution. No matter your giving level, I have a gift for you!   If you prefer to give via PayPal, you can find me there at booksbycivillamorgan@gmail.com.  Your contributions to the platform are greatly appreciated! Thank you!    Questions or comments? Contact me at:  Email: Info@civillamorgan.com                                                  Or   Visit the website at www.childlessnotbychoice.net, look to the left on the home screen, and click on the link below the telephone to leave me an up to 90-second voicemail.   Body of episode: It may be hard to believe I have not broached this subject at all in the 10 years of this podcast's existence. But I have not. Honestly, I may have avoided the subject. But, I can't end this 10 year run without discussing it. At least I don't think I should, although it does not necessarily directly correlate with childlessness…although it could.   So here goes. Abortion:     Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus.[nb 1][2] The unmodified word abortion generally refers to induced abortion,[3][4] or deliberate actions to end a pregnancy.[nb 2] Abortion occurring without intervention is known as spontaneous abortion or "miscarriage", and occurs in roughly 30–40% of all pregnancies.[5][6] Common reasons for inducing an abortion are birth-timing and limiting family size.[7][8][9] Other reasons include maternal health, an inability to afford a child, domestic violence, lack of support, feelings of being too young, wishing to complete an education or advance a career, and not being able, or willing, to raise a child conceived as a result of rape or incest.[7][9][10]  As you can see here, there are several types of abortion and several reasons for abortion. The issues around abortion, as we well know, include such questions as: is abortion wrong or is it right in certain cases? Christians may ask 'will a woman go to hell if she has an abortion?' Is it right or wrong based on the reason? OK, that's the question on an abortion a woman chooses to have.   Now I am not going to insult your intelligence, especially if you are 100% against abortion no matter the reason it may be needed or happens, but here goes: I often wonder if those who are against abortions no matter what, realize a miscarriage is a type of abortion? And I often wonder this because of the conversations I hear in real life and in the political arena. The conversations where people simply say they are absolutely against abortion and I wonder if they did any research on abortion, the different types, or reasons. The fact that in some cases the woman has no choice because her body is controlling the outcome.      When most people think of abortion, without doing any additional research on the issue, basing their beliefs on just what they have heard, they see it only as the act of terminating a pregnancy. Many people tend to see the termination as selfish, as murder.   In a 2025 Gallup Poll, 40% say abortion is morally wrong, while 49% say it is morally acceptable.  Overall U.S. opinion on abortion morality In the 2025 Gallup poll: 40% said abortion is morally wrong. 49% said abortion is morally acceptable.   That was a little surprising to me as I thought the numbers would be neck and neck, but be that as it may, there is still a good percentage of the public who believe abortion is morally wrong. But I ask, what type of abortion are they referring to? Have they thought critically about the type of abortion they consider when making an answer?  Those who believe it is morally wrong, what about miscarriage? What about ectopic pregnancy? What about dare i say, gray areas? Gray areas such as abortion bans delaying care, causing great danger, even death, to the mother? What about cases like the one involving Amber Thurmon? Link to the story in the show notes.  Do you think I am making excuses for abortion? For having an abortion? I created this episode to have us think about why abortion, as well as why not abortion. In fact, I wanted to talk about abortion, not to tell you how I feel about it, about my opinion, but to ask for critical thinking. I honestly believe critical thinking is lacking in many subjects, not just abortion.   And I know some of you may say wrong is wrong and right is right. Please do not try to force abortion on me. Please do not try to get me to agree that abortion is right. Well, that is not what I am doing. Actually, what I am doing is asking for two things: Research the reasons why abortions happen or are chosen.  Think about what if it were you or a loved one who had a miscarriage, an ectopic pregnancy or decided on an abortion due to being attacked, whether as an adult or as a child. How would you deal with it? How would you interact with the person? I think my biggest issue with subjects like this is the way Christians treat people who have or are about to make certain decisions, like having an abortion. How do we talk to, judge, interact with people who made the decision to have an abortion? Outside of the fact that if your body aborts or wants to abort, it is out of a woman's control. As I mentioned earlier, I'm not sure if those who haven't done the research fully understand that.         Research links:   My contact information: Website: www.childlessnotbychoice.net and www.civillamorgan.com Facebook: booksbycivillamorgan Instagram: @joyandrelevance Pinterest: Civilla M. Morgan, MSM LinkedIn: Civilla Morgan, MSM ]]> Hello, and welcome to episode 179 of the Childless Not by Choice Podcast. My name is Civilla Morgan. My mission is to recognize and speak to childless women and men not by choice worldwide, reminding us that we can live joyful, relevant, and fulfilled lives, childless by choice. Whether you have children or not, thank you for tuning in! What is today's show about? Abortion Thank you Patreon contributors: I would like to thank my Patreon contributors, who support the platform every month. Your contributions help pay the salaries of my podcast producer and host, Zoom, where I interview most of my guests and other expenses. Thank you very much! If you are not yet a Patron, visit patreon.com/childlessnotbychoice to set up your monthly contribution. No matter your giving level, I have a gift for you! If you prefer to give via PayPal, you can find me there at booksbycivillamorgan@gmail.com. Your contributions to the platform are greatly appreciated! Thank you! Questions or comments? Contact me at: Email: Info@civillamorgan.com Or Visit the website at www.childlessnotbychoice.net, look to the left on the home screen, and click on the link below the telephone to leave me an up to 90-second voicemail. Body of episode: It may be hard to believe I have not broached this subject at all in the 10 years of this podcast's existence. But I have not. Honestly, I may have avoided the subject. But, I can't end this 10 year run without discussing it. At least I don't think I should, although it does not necessarily directly correlate with childlessness…although it could. So here goes. Abortion: Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus.[nb 1][2] The unmodified word abortion generally refers to induced abortion,[3][4] or deliberate actions to end a pregnancy.[nb 2] Abortion occurring without intervention is known as spontaneous abortion or "miscarriage", and occurs in roughly 30–40% of all pregnancies.[5][6] Common reasons for inducing an abortion are birth-timing and limiting family size.[7][8][9] Other reasons include maternal health, an inability to afford a child, domestic violence, lack of support, feelings of being too young, wishing to complete an education or advance a career, and not being able, or willing, to raise a child conceived as a result of rape or incest.[7][9][10] As you can see here, there are several types of abortion and several reasons for abortion. The issues around abortion, as we well know, include such questions as: is abortion wrong or is it right in certain cases? Christians may ask 'will a woman go to hell if she has an abortion?' Is it right or wrong based on the reason? OK, that's the question on an abortion a woman chooses to have. Now I am not going to insult your intelligence, especially if you are 100% against abortion no matter the reason it may be needed or happens, but here goes: I often wonder if those who are against abortions no matter what, realize a miscarriage is a type of abortion? And I often wonder this because of the conversations I hear in real life and in the political arena. The conversations where people simply say they are absolutely against abortion and I wonder if they did any research on abortion, the different types, or reasons. The fact that in some cases the woman has no choice because her body is controlling the outcome. When most people think of abortion, without doing any additional research on the issue, basing their beliefs on just what they have heard, they see it only as the act of terminating a pregnancy. Many people tend to see the termination as selfish, as murder. In a 2025 Gallup Poll, 40% say abortion is morally wrong, while 49% say it is morally acceptable. Overall U.S. opinion on abortion morality In the 2025 Gallup poll: 40% said abortion is morally wrong. 49% said abortion is morally acceptable. That was a little surprising to me as I thought the numbers would be neck and neck, but be that as it may, there is still a good percentage of the public who believe abortion is morally wrong. But I ask, what type of abortion are they referring to? Have they thought critically about the type of abortion they consider when making an answer? Those who believe it is morally wrong, what about miscarriage? What about ectopic pregnancy? What about dare i say, gray areas? Gray areas such as abortion bans delaying care, causing great danger, even death, to the mother? What about cases like the one involving Amber Thurmon? Link to the story in the show notes. Do you think I am making excuses for abortion? For having an abortion? I created this episode to have us think about why abortion, as well as why not abortion. In fact, I wanted to talk about abortion, not to tell you how I feel about it, about my opinion, but to ask for critical thinking. I honestly believe critical thinking is lacking in many subjects, not just abortion. And I know some of you may say wrong is wrong and right is right. Please do not try to force abortion on me. Please do not try to get me to agree that abortion is right. Well, that is not what I am doing. Actually, what I am doing is asking for two things: Research the reasons why abortions happen or are chosen. Think about what if it were you or a loved one who had a miscarriage, an ectopic pregnancy or decided on an abortion due to being attacked, whether as an adult or as a child. How would you deal with it? How would you interact with the person? I think my biggest issue with subjects like this is the way Christians treat people who have or are about to make certain decisions, like having an abortion. How do we talk to, judge, interact with people who made the decision to have an abortion? Outside of the fact that if your body aborts or wants to abort, it is out of a woman's control. As I mentioned earlier, I'm not sure if those who haven't done the research fully understand that. Research links: My contact information: Website: www.childlessnotbychoice.net and www.civillamorgan.com Facebook: booksbycivillamorgan Instagram: @joyandrelevance Pinterest: Civilla M. Morgan, MSM LinkedIn: Civilla Morgan, MSM ]]> 19:05 false 179 full Civilla M Morgan Episode 178--Ectopic Pregnancy Episode 178--Ectopic Pregnancy Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:49:00 +0000 Intro: Hello, and welcome to episode 178 of the Childless Not by Choice Podcast. My name is Civilla Morgan. My mission is to recognize and speak to childless women and men worldwide, reminding us that we can live joyful, relevant, and fulfilled lives.  And whether you have children or not, thank you for tuning in!     What is today's show about? Ectopic Pregnancies     I have not forgotten that this podcast is about childlessness. Indeed, being childless not by choice. And we all know there are many reasons for childlessness, including medical issues such as endometriosis, fibroids, adenomyosis, miscarriage, PCOS, and so many other physical and physiological issues.  Trauma, both physical and emotional, can be a cause. Being born without a uterus, which I have discussed on this podcast before. I will put a link to that interview in the show notes for this episode. And then just the unknown, also known as idiopathic infertility.    I want to talk about ectopic pregnancy because I have never discussed it. But let's step back a little. Let's talk about the uterus. And I realize I am speaking to the choir here. I think most of you know what a uterus is and what it does. So let me say this in one or two sentences: The uterus is where a baby grows once the sperm fertilizes the egg. So if the egg, sperm, and fertilization end up anywhere outside of the uterus, the pregnancy will not thrive. In fact, the pregnancy will not go to term. And most times that ending up outside the uterus means the components I just mentioned: the sperm and egg, end up in the fallopian tubes. It's like driving down a highway, the fallopian tubes. You are supposed to end up at a destination, the uterus, but you get stuck on the highway instead. And sometimes getting stuck on the highway can cause irreparable damage. Meaning the possibility of no future natural pregnancies.  Although we have two fallopian tubes, so if one is affected by an ectopic pregnancy, if the other one is healthy, a viable pregnancy is possible.   The risk of an ectopic pregnancy is 1-2%.  It sounds like a small percentage, but a percentage is a percentage, isn't it? It's small until it happens to you.     And human physiology is not something that can be contested. In other words, there is no way to have a baby successfully grow outside of the womb, the uterus. And again, I know I don't need to say this, but I am not referring to other types of creating pregnancy, like the gift of a successful IVF. I am talking about how a pregnancy starts biologically, and the only way it can continue.   So, ectopic pregnancies.  'An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, typically in the fallopian tube.'--AI.  Ectopic pregnancies are often caused by damaged fallopian tubes, which prevent a fertilized egg from reaching the uterus, leading it to implant and grow elsewhere.  Risk factors for tubal damage and subsequent ectopic pregnancies include  pelvic inflammatory disease (PID),  endometriosis,  Previous abdominal pelvic surgery  Smoking.  Other risk factors include conception while using an intrauterine device (IUD)  After a tubal ligation (sterilization), Ongoing fertility treatments.   Age: Being older than age 35 can also be a risk factor.    I want to stop here and note that an ectopic pregnancy can be very dangerous. It is suggested that if you believe or have been diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy, you should see your physician immediately.  Symptoms:  Vaginal bleeding or spotting Abdominal pain, often one-sided Shoulder pain Nausea and vomiting Dizziness or fainting    Now, the good news in all of this is that the chances of a successful pregnancy after an ectopic pregnancy are good, ranging from 65 to 85%, especially as time goes on. Meaning if you get pregnant again in 18 months, a successful pregnancy is 65% likely. In two years, it is 85% likely.    I will say again, if we have arrived at the fact that we will not be having children. Maybe we have already had the hysterectomy. Maybe we have stopped IVF. We have just come to terms and decided to move on with our lives as childless not by choice people. That's what this podcast was created to address. But I also believe it is important to know more than our own journey. And that if we ever want to discuss more than our own journey, we are in the know. We can intelligently discuss as much or as little as we would like.  Knowledge allows us to have the ball in our court.    Maybe you have a family member or friend who is or has suffered from an ectopic pregnancy. Maybe you have, and then the pregnancy never happened for you. Either way, this is a slice of knowledge.  And I hope it was helpful.   As I close out this episode, I want to remind you that we are approaching our final episodes.  It is a bittersweet feeling, as I have said before. But I know I am doing the right thing. I am feeling a shift and I need to go along with that shift. I will keep the Facebook group open, I will keep the website up and running. And in fact, I may now find time to refresh the website. www.childlessnotbychoice.net.   Usually I go on hiatus for October and November. I have decided to do an October episode, and hiatus for November only. Back in December with a final episode.  Any questions, please feel free to reach out. My contact information is in the show notes, at the very end.      Useful links:      Research links: AI  My contact information: Website: www.childlessnotbychoice.net and www.civillamorgan.com Facebook: booksbycivillamorgan Instagram: @joyandrelevance Pinterest: Civilla M. Morgan, MSM LinkedIn: Civilla Morgan, MSM Thank you for listening to this episode of Childless not by Choice!  Until next time! Bye!  ]]> Intro: Hello, and welcome to episode 178 of the Childless Not by Choice Podcast. My name is Civilla Morgan. My mission is to recognize and speak to childless women and men worldwide, reminding us that we can live joyful, relevant, and fulfilled lives. And whether you have children or not, thank you for tuning in! What is today's show about? Ectopic Pregnancies I have not forgotten that this podcast is about childlessness. Indeed, being childless not by choice. And we all know there are many reasons for childlessness, including medical issues such as endometriosis, fibroids, adenomyosis, miscarriage, PCOS, and so many other physical and physiological issues. Trauma, both physical and emotional, can be a cause. Being born without a uterus, which I have discussed on this podcast before. I will put a link to that interview in the show notes for this episode. And then just the unknown, also known as idiopathic infertility. I want to talk about ectopic pregnancy because I have never discussed it. But let's step back a little. Let's talk about the uterus. And I realize I am speaking to the choir here. I think most of you know what a uterus is and what it does. So let me say this in one or two sentences: The uterus is where a baby grows once the sperm fertilizes the egg. So if the egg, sperm, and fertilization end up anywhere outside of the uterus, the pregnancy will not thrive. In fact, the pregnancy will not go to term. And most times that ending up outside the uterus means the components I just mentioned: the sperm and egg, end up in the fallopian tubes. It's like driving down a highway, the fallopian tubes. You are supposed to end up at a destination, the uterus, but you get stuck on the highway instead. And sometimes getting stuck on the highway can cause irreparable damage. Meaning the possibility of no future natural pregnancies. Although we have two fallopian tubes, so if one is affected by an ectopic pregnancy, if the other one is healthy, a viable pregnancy is possible. The risk of an ectopic pregnancy is 1-2%. It sounds like a small percentage, but a percentage is a percentage, isn't it? It's small until it happens to you. And human physiology is not something that can be contested. In other words, there is no way to have a baby successfully grow outside of the womb, the uterus. And again, I know I don't need to say this, but I am not referring to other types of creating pregnancy, like the gift of a successful IVF. I am talking about how a pregnancy starts biologically, and the only way it can continue. So, ectopic pregnancies. 'An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, typically in the fallopian tube.'--AI. Ectopic pregnancies are often caused by damaged fallopian tubes, which prevent a fertilized egg from reaching the uterus, leading it to implant and grow elsewhere. Risk factors for tubal damage and subsequent ectopic pregnancies include pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), endometriosis, Previous abdominal pelvic surgery Smoking. Other risk factors include conception while using an intrauterine device (IUD) After a tubal ligation (sterilization), Ongoing fertility treatments. Age: Being older than age 35 can also be a risk factor. I want to stop here and note that an ectopic pregnancy can be very dangerous. It is suggested that if you believe or have been diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy, you should see your physician immediately. Symptoms: Vaginal bleeding or spotting Abdominal pain, often one-sided Shoulder pain Nausea and vomiting Dizziness or fainting Now, the good news in all of this is that the chances of a successful pregnancy after an ectopic pregnancy are good, ranging from 65 to 85%, especially as time goes on. Meaning if you get pregnant again in 18 months, a successful pregnancy is 65% likely. In two years, it is 85% likely. I will say again, if we have arrived at the fact that we will not be having children. Maybe we have already had the hysterectomy. Maybe we have stopped IVF. We have just come to terms and decided to move on with our lives as childless not by choice people. That's what this podcast was created to address. But I also believe it is important to know more than our own journey. And that if we ever want to discuss more than our own journey, we are in the know. We can intelligently discuss as much or as little as we would like. Knowledge allows us to have the ball in our court. Maybe you have a family member or friend who is or has suffered from an ectopic pregnancy. Maybe you have, and then the pregnancy never happened for you. Either way, this is a slice of knowledge. And I hope it was helpful. As I close out this episode, I want to remind you that we are approaching our final episodes. It is a bittersweet feeling, as I have said before. But I know I am doing the right thing. I am feeling a shift and I need to go along with that shift. I will keep the Facebook group open, I will keep the website up and running. And in fact, I may now find time to refresh the website. www.childlessnotbychoice.net. Usually I go on hiatus for October and November. I have decided to do an October episode, and hiatus for November only. Back in December with a final episode. Any questions, please feel free to reach out. My contact information is in the show notes, at the very end. Useful links: Research links: AI My contact information: Website: www.childlessnotbychoice.net and www.civillamorgan.com Facebook: booksbycivillamorgan Instagram: @joyandrelevance Pinterest: Civilla M. Morgan, MSM LinkedIn: Civilla Morgan, MSM Thank you for listening to this episode of Childless not by Choice! Until next time! Bye! ]]> 16:36 false 178 full Civilla M Morgan Episode 177--August and Rest Episode 177--August and Rest Sun, 24 Aug 2025 03:41:00 +0000 Intro: Hello, and welcome to episode 177 of the Childless Not by Choice Podcast. My name is Civilla Morgan. My mission is to recognize and speak to childless not by choice women and men worldwide, reminding us that we can live joyful, relevant, fulfilled, childless not by choice lives.   Whether you have children or not, thank you for tuning in!     What is today's show about? August and Rest   Discuss World Childless Week Webinar with Yvonne John and me.--WCW will be 9/15-9/21/25 Sheridan Voysey's Friendship Lab. My birthday getaway to the beach–the sunset I captured on still and on video. Special thank you to:   Sunsets and new beginnings   St. Pete Beach, Florida (August 2025) My contact information: Website: www.childlessnotbychoice.net and www.civillamorgan.com Facebook: booksbycivillamorgan Instagram: @joyandrelevance Pinterest: Civilla M. Morgan, MSM LinkedIn: Civilla Morgan, MSM Thank you for listening to this episode of the Childless Not by Choice podcast!  Until next time! Bye!  ]]> Intro: Hello, and welcome to episode 177 of the Childless Not by Choice Podcast. My name is Civilla Morgan. My mission is to recognize and speak to childless not by choice women and men worldwide, reminding us that we can live joyful, relevant, fulfilled, childless not by choice lives. Whether you have children or not, thank you for tuning in! What is today's show about? August and Rest Discuss World Childless Week Webinar with Yvonne John and me.--WCW will be 9/15-9/21/25 Sheridan Voysey's Friendship Lab. My birthday getaway to the beach–the sunset I captured on still and on video. Special thank you to: Sunsets and new beginnings St. Pete Beach, Florida (August 2025) My contact information: Website: www.childlessnotbychoice.net and www.civillamorgan.com Facebook: booksbycivillamorgan Instagram: @joyandrelevance Pinterest: Civilla M. Morgan, MSM LinkedIn: Civilla Morgan, MSM Thank you for listening to this episode of the Childless Not by Choice podcast! Until next time! Bye! ]]> 25:35 false 177 full Civilla M Morgan Episode 176--10 YEAR PODCASTIVERSARY!!! THE END! Episode 176--10 YEAR PODCASTIVERSARY!!! THE END! Sun, 20 Jul 2025 03:38:00 +0000 Intro: Hello, and welcome to episode 176 of the Childless Not by Choice Podcast. My name is Civilla Morgan. My mission is to recognize and speak to childless not by choice women and men worldwide, reminding us that we can live joyful, relevant, fulfilled, childless not by choice lives.   Whether you have children or not, thank you for tuning in!     What is today's show about? Celebrating 10 Years of Podcasting!!! Body of episode:   White paper—"A whitepaper is a persuasive, authoritative, in-depth report on a specific topic that presents a problem and provides a solution. Marketers create whitepapers to educate their audience about a particular issue or explain and promote a particular methodology. (May 11, 2023.)             I wrote and read a white paper 10 years ago to explain the beginning of my platform. I explained why I started the podcast   This will be the final year for the podcast. December 2025 will be the official final episode. I did ask my podcast producer to remain open to any future episodes after December, and he agreed.   I started this podcast with the idea that I wanted to speak with all childless not by choice women around the world. Reaching all ethnicities, all races, all religions, because childless not by choice transcends all of those man-made attributes.    For several years from the time I started the podcast, I had impostor syndrome. Imagine I am podcasting about a subject matter that affected me personally, and I still had imposter syndrome. It started to dissipate as I got fantastic guests and attended podcast conventions over the years.   Have I reached everyone? The number of people globally that I set out to reach? Is that considered a comparison? Imposter syndrome became a comparison. Will I ever know if I reached everyone I was supposed to reach? I don't know.  The people in the know in podcasting say it's not about the downloads. It's about the message. Am I clear? Is my sound good? Is my content good? Do I have repeat listeners? I know for a fact that I am solidly average in my downloads, so there's that.   I have been thinking of putting down the podcast for well over a year. I told myself I could continue. But deep down, I know it is time. I know there are other podcasts in the space now. The voices may be different, but I believe that will be OK. I know there is a next, and I will not know what that next is until I put down this podcast.   I will keep the podcast live for at least the next year, through December 2026. At that point, I will decide on next steps.   So to be clear, I will have episodes for the rest of 2025. They will not be afterthought episodes. They will be well thought out and well researched, just like all of my previous episodes. I don't know if I will turn the podcast into a book. I hear some podcasters do that. It's too soon to say. I will say that I am at peace about my decision.       Articles/links of interest:                     Special thank you to:   My listeners!  My Facebook group admins My financial supporters My contact information: Website: www.childlessnotbychoice.net and www.civillamorgan.com Facebook: booksbycivillamorgan Instagram: @joyandrelevance Pinterest: Civilla M. Morgan, MSM LinkedIn: Civilla Morgan, MSM Thank you for listening to this episode of the Childless Not by Choice podcast!  Until next time! Bye!  ]]> Intro: Hello, and welcome to episode 176 of the Childless Not by Choice Podcast. My name is Civilla Morgan. My mission is to recognize and speak to childless not by choice women and men worldwide, reminding us that we can live joyful, relevant, fulfilled, childless not by choice lives. Whether you have children or not, thank you for tuning in! What is today's show about? Celebrating 10 Years of Podcasting!!! Body of episode: White paper—"A whitepaper is a persuasive, authoritative, in-depth report on a specific topic that presents a problem and provides a solution. Marketers create whitepapers to educate their audience about a particular issue or explain and promote a particular methodology. (May 11, 2023.) I wrote and read a white paper 10 years ago to explain the beginning of my platform. I explained why I started the podcast This will be the final year for the podcast. December 2025 will be the official final episode. I did ask my podcast producer to remain open to any future episodes after December, and he agreed. I started this podcast with the idea that I wanted to speak with all childless not by choice women around the world. Reaching all ethnicities, all races, all religions, because childless not by choice transcends all of those man-made attributes. For several years from the time I started the podcast, I had impostor syndrome. Imagine I am podcasting about a subject matter that affected me personally, and I still had imposter syndrome. It started to dissipate as I got fantastic guests and attended podcast conventions over the years. Have I reached everyone? The number of people globally that I set out to reach? Is that considered a comparison? Imposter syndrome became a comparison. Will I ever know if I reached everyone I was supposed to reach? I don't know. The people in the know in podcasting say it's not about the downloads. It's about the message. Am I clear? Is my sound good? Is my content good? Do I have repeat listeners? I know for a fact that I am solidly average in my downloads, so there's that. I have been thinking of putting down the podcast for well over a year. I told myself I could continue. But deep down, I know it is time. I know there are other podcasts in the space now. The voices may be different, but I believe that will be OK. I know there is a next, and I will not know what that next is until I put down this podcast. I will keep the podcast live for at least the next year, through December 2026. At that point, I will decide on next steps. So to be clear, I will have episodes for the rest of 2025. They will not be afterthought episodes. They will be well thought out and well researched, just like all of my previous episodes. I don't know if I will turn the podcast into a book. I hear some podcasters do that. It's too soon to say. I will say that I am at peace about my decision. Articles/links of interest: Special thank you to: My listeners! My Facebook group admins My financial supporters My contact information: Website: www.childlessnotbychoice.net and www.civillamorgan.com Facebook: booksbycivillamorgan Instagram: @joyandrelevance Pinterest: Civilla M. Morgan, MSM LinkedIn: Civilla Morgan, MSM Thank you for listening to this episode of the Childless Not by Choice podcast! Until next time! Bye! ]]> 24:09 false 176 full Civilla M Morgan Episode 175--Father's Day and Men's Health Episode 175--Father's Day and Men's Health Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:32:00 +0000  

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