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Zora’s Best Friendz: The All-Natural Dog Treats Your Pup Will Love
If you’re looking for a dog treat that’s as healthy as it is delicious, Zora’s Best Friendz has just what your pup needs. Their 100% human-grade beef liver dog treats are slow roasted and freeze-dried, locking in all the nutrition and flavor while avoiding the harsh chemicals often found in other pet treats. These single-ingredient, high-protein snacks are a game-changer for dogs, offering an all-natural solution to training, rewards, and maintaining a healthy diet.
While many pet treats undergo chemical treatments or high-pressure processing, which can leave harmful residues and strip away nutrients, Zora’s Best Friendz takes a natural approach. Their gentle, human-like preparation methods ensure that these treats are packed with essential nutrients and irresistible flavor.
The Human-Grade Beef Liver Dog Treats are priced at $12.99 for a 3 oz cup. These single-ingredient, grain-free, and gluten-free treats are made with love in a USDA-certified facility in Loveland, Colorado. They are rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and essential amino acids—perfect for promoting healthy digestion, strong teeth, gums, and a vibrant coat.
Ideal for training, rewarding, or simply bonding with your dog, these premium treats are designed to satisfy even the pickiest pets. With no fillers, preservatives, or mystery meats, Zora’s Best Friendz offers a treat you can feel good about giving to your furry friend. Plus, the freeze-drying process preserves not only the rich flavor but also the nutritional integrity, ensuring your dog is getting the best possible benefits with every bite.
Each 3 oz cup starts with over 15 oz of fresh beef liver, making these treats not only nutrient-packed but also a great value. The easily portionable pieces allow you to break off just the right amount for training or rewarding, making them versatile for dogs of all sizes. Whether your dog has a sensitive stomach or simply craves high-quality snacks, these grain-free, gluten-free treats are the perfect choice. And because they last over a month for most dogs, you can rest assured knowing you’re providing a long-lasting, high-value treat that supports your pet’s overall well-being.
Treat your dog to the best with Zora’s Best Friendz Human-Grade Beef Liver Dog Treats—a delicious, nutritious way to show them just how much you care!
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Modern-Day Morticia and Gomez Addams Reveal Odd and Macabre Artifacts in New Book Releasing in Time for Halloween
In The Witch’s Door: Oddities & Tales from the Esoteric to the Extreme (Chronicle Prism; October 1, 2024; Hardcover; ISBN: 978-1797229584), Ryan Matthew Cohn and Regina Rossi, trendsetting tastemakers in artifact collecting and founders of the Oddities Flea Market, welcome fans of curiosities (and anyone simply curious) inside the bizarre business that brought them together and introduce some of the unusual stuff and eccentric people they’ve encountered while doing what they love. The result is an engaging mix of memoir, exposé, how-to guide, and curated tour, filled with jaw-dropping photographs and unbelievable-but-true stories of exploded skulls, wax penises, and lots more.
Through Ryan and Regina’s wild adventures in artifact hunting, gathering, assessing, haggling, collecting, and curating, readers will discover:
- How Ryan uncovered a treasure trove of Kapala skulls wrapped in a dead missionary’s underwear—and how Regina strolled through airport security, rocking a monkey skull necklace.
- The ancient history, meticulous craft, and the key to telling a genuine shrunken head from a knock-off: pay close attention to the detail in the ear.
- How a vast collection of anatomical wax antiques stashed in a basement in Munich made its way to Brooklyn’s celebrated House of Wax—after considerable care and shipping costs.
- Why determining the provenance of any artifact or artwork is so important, if challenging, to avoid being scammed into investing in something stolen, illegally exported, or fake.
- The work of established antiquarians, like Billy Leroy of Billy’s Antiques, and quirks of serious collectors, like Nick Parmesan, retired NYPD sergeant turned hoarder, who had valuable pieces—including an antique electric chair—buried under mounds of junk.
- The incredible memento mori collection of art dealer Richard Harris—and how, rather than being morbid, collections of death masks and skulls can help us come to terms with our mortality.
- Why collecting dolls can be rewarding and chilling—and evidence to support that two vintage Charlie McCarthy ventriloquist dummies in Ryan and Regina’s collection might be haunted.
About the Authors
Ryan Matthew Cohn is an artist, curator, art collector, and the Oddities Flea Market cofounder. His artwork has been exhibited at the Museum of Arts and Design, Armour-Stiner Octagon House, Copro Gallery, Last Rites Gallery, Morbid Anatomy Museum, Roq La Rue Gallery, and more. His curatorial work has appeared in Playboy, Revolver, and The New York Times, as well as in films such as Wonderstruck and The Greatest Showman. Between 2010 and 2014, Ryan was featured as one of the stars on the Discovery Channel show Oddities, and he currently appears on the web series Antiques and Their Afterlives on Atlas Obscura.
Regina Marie Rossi is the co-founder and producer of the Oddities Flea Market, a traveling high-end art market, which expanded from Brooklyn to Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, Manhattan, and beyond under her leadership. In 2016, she collaborated with her husband, Ryan, to curate Brooklyn’s House of Wax, a bar, museum, and event space like no other. With a background in high-end fashion, Regina brings glamour and elegance to her exhibits and events.
Ryan and Regina live in Connecticut with their cat, three dogs, and a growing collection of rare art, oddities, and other ephemera. The Witch’s Door is their first book.
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Witchs-
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Introducing SwapBandIt™️: The Ultimate Tool for Effortless Apple Watch Band Changes
Tired of the hassle and frustration of changing your Apple Watch bands? SwapBandIt™️ is here to save the day! Designed with convenience and ease in mind, SwapBandIt™️ revolutionizes the way you switch out your watch bands. Say goodbye to struggling with tiny release buttons, stuck bands, and cramping hands. Whether you’re dealing with limited mobility or simply want a quicker, easier solution, SwapBandIt™️ is the answer.
No more wasting time trying to apply the perfect amount of pressure on those small band release slots. With SwapBandIt™️, all it takes is a simple press and slide to swap out your band in seconds. This ergonomic tool is perfect for anyone who loves to switch up their Apple Watch style but doesn’t want to deal with the headache that can come with it.
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Whether you’re getting ready for a workout, dressing up for a night out, or just changing your style for the day, SwapBandIt™️ makes it easier than ever to accessorize your Apple Watch. No more fuss—just press, slide, and go.
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Unity Through Diversity: Leica Camera Launches Call for Entries and Reveals New Theme for the 6th Annual Leica Women Foto Project Award
Leica Camera today announces the return of the sixth annual Leica Women Foto Project Award, a celebrated initiative designed to empower and recognize visual storytellers who bring a unique and powerful feminine perspective to the world of photography. This year’s theme, “Unity Through Diversity,” encourages applicants to submit a photo essay on the importance of connection in a time of division. Open to applicants from the United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, and Canada (excluding Québec), the Leica Women Foto Project Award offers an extraordinary chance for winners to receive a Leica SL3 camera, a Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. lens, and a $10,000 USD cash prize.
Empowering the feminine perspective and its effect on our perception and interaction with the world, the Leica Women Foto Project aims to transform visual storytelling. This award has played a key role in broadening the diversity of visual narratives, providing grants and collaborations with Women Photograph, Photoville, Las Fotos Project, and the ConnectHer Film Festival, while also co-founding the Leica Women Foto Project Grant to support the Leica Society International’s philanthropic initiatives.
“The 2025 Leica Women’s Foto Project will celebrate the incredible talent and unique female perspectives within photography,” said Karin Kaufmann, Art Director, Chief Representative of Leica Galleries International. “Each year, we witness stories that not only captivate and inspire but also challenge and redefine the boundaries of visual storytelling. This annual project continues our commitment to fostering diversity and empowering voices that need to be heard. I am thrilled to see the powerful narratives that will emerge from this year’s participants and to support their journey in shaping the future of photography.”
The recipients of the Leica Women Foto Project Award will be selected by a distinguished panel of judges, who will evaluate entries based on the quality of photography, the depth of the project, and a commitment to the art of photography. The 2025 judging panel includes:
- Karin Rehn-Kaufmann, Director, Leica Galleries Worldwide
- Nikki Reed, Actress, Photographer
- Maggie Steber, Documentary Photographer & Guggenheim Grant Fellow
- Natalia Jimenez, Senior Picture Editor, The Washington Post
- Laura Roumanos, Co-Founder, Photoville
- Lucy Wescott, Director of CPJ’s Emergencies Response Team
- Kathryn Boyd Brolin, Photographer, Filmmaker and Entrepreneur
- Ana Linares, Travel Photographer and Condé Nast Contributor
- Sara Rumens, Features Picture Editor, The Times
- Mary McCartney, Photographer and filmmaker
- Eva Woolridge, Photographer and Leica Women Foto Project Awardee
- Elizabeth Krist, Former Senior Photo Editor at National Geographic
The call for entries for the 2025 Leica Women Foto Project Award will open on September 17th at 9:00AM EST and close on November 5th at 11:59 PM EST. The Awardees will be announced on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2025.
Applications for the Leica Women Foto Project Award can be submitted through the online registration form found on https://leicawomenfotoproject.
com/submit with terms and conditions. All photos must adhere to the Submission Guidelines as outlined on the official website. Candidates must be legal residents of US, Canada, UK, or Mexico and 21 years or older at time and date of entry. Leica Camera will announce the winners of the Leica Women Foto Project Award on March 8th, 2025 via Leica Camera USA’s and Leica Camera UK’s website, newsletter, and @leicacamerausa, and @leicauk on Facebook and Instagram. Please visit https://leica-camera.com/en-
US/leica-women-foto-project/ about to apply for the 2025 Leica Women Foto Project Award. About Leica Camera
Leica represents a union of craftsmanship, design and experience. It is a beautiful collision of art and engineering, and the future of form and functionality. Leica Camera, headquartered in Wetzlar, Germany with a second production site in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal, is an internationally operating, premium-segment manufacturer of cameras and sport optics products. The legendary status of the Leica brand is founded on a long tradition of excellence in the supreme quality and performance of cameras and lenses, and the iconic images that artists and photojournalists everywhere captured with them. For more information about Leica visit https://leicacamerausa.com/, or follow the brand on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. -
BEYOND THE STREETS Extends Estevan Oriol & Teen Angel Dedicated to You Through October
BEYOND THE STREETS extends their celebration of ESTEVAN ORIOL & TEEN ANGEL due to overwhelming support from the Los Angeles Community. Dedicated to You has drawn crowds from all over the city, spanning all ages, emphasizing the importance of Chicano and local representation. Thanks to its deep LA roots and Oriol’s brilliant photography, the show will continue to display a unique and often overlooked part of Los Angeles through Sunday, October 27th. With the support of Guayakí Yerba Mate, many more locals and travelers alike will have the chance to view the exhibition and absorb the rich history of this vibrant community.
With over 10,000 viewers, the exhibition has been a resounding success. Dedicated to You has brought a multigenerational audience to the gallery to view the strikingly authentic and deep works from Oriol’s illustrious career. The exhibition has undoubtedly captured the city’s heart and soul, resonating with a broad audience. Not only does the show highlight Oriol’s photographic achievements, but it also celebrates the impact of Teen Angel on his work. Teen Angel’s Magazine, with every issue, acted as a cultural beacon, uniting communities and forging lifelong friendships. The show pays tribute to the late Teen Angel, founder of the magazine, who passed away in 2015 but left an indelible mark on arts and culture.
The exhibition’s curation results from a meticulous exploration of Oriol’s extensive archive, a process involving countless hours of delving into his vast collection and visual legacy. Each chosen image underscores Oriol’s exceptional ability to reveal the beauty in often-overlooked landscapes, fostering a deep appreciation for Los Angeles’ rich and transcendent history. This careful selection process alongside Oriol’s relatable and breathtaking work has made the exhibition an undeniable success.
The extension of Dedicated to You also creates space for more related events at the gallery. Not only will more people have the opportunity to experience the heart of Los Angeles through Oriol’s eyes, but there will also be opportunities to attend events, signings, exclusive product releases, and more community-driven experiences.
BEYOND THE STREETS Founder Roger Gastman is delighted by the Los Angeles engagement and support, saying “It’s incredible to see Oriol’s work is reverberating so deeply with viewers of all ages. It’s a testament to the raw nature of his photography, his real portrayal of the city we all love so much, and the community’s desire to see a culture we don’t often see represented in galleries and institutions. Estevan Oriol and Teen Angel together bring storied histories, and I’m so glad to see they resonate with a larger audience.”
The BEYOND THE STREETS gift shop adds a unique curated shopping experience for attendees. Exclusive merchandise and printed matter will be available within the gallery gift shop including an extensive apparel collection, sculptures, prints, and the first release from Teen Angel’s Magazine in decades in the form of a 64-page special issue with Estevan Oriol, featuring a compilation of new and archived material. There will also be special events throughout the run of the show, including exclusive Polaroid portraits taken by Estevan Oriol himself at the end of September.
More information at www.beyondthestreets.com
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Sacha Lodge Announces New Private Birding Tours in Ecuadorian Amazon
Sacha Lodge, an easily accessible 5000-acre private ecological reserve in the Ecuadorian Amazon, is thrilled to announce an array of NEW private birding itineraries. Of the 1,600 bird species registered in Ecuador, 600 have been seen at Sacha Lodge. For avid bird watchers, Sacha Lodge will provide specialist filed guides who know the best spots for the hard-to-find species and can easily identify them by sight and sound. Guests will spot an average of 60 distinct species of birds per day. Highlights of the new birding itineraries include the only Canopy Exploration Crane in the Amazon, nighttime expeditions, the Yasuni Parrot Clay Lick, the 940-foot-long Canopy Walk, the 360-degree panoramic Kapok Tower, and more. Itineraries can be found here. For more info, visit https://www.sachalodge.c
om/. Birders rejoice at the tremendous diversity of avian species found at Sacha Lodge. The lodge’s location in upper Amazonia among various habitats makes it an ideal environment for even the rarest birds. What was once a trip only for true adventurers and explorers has become accessible to everyone. Travelers no longer need to rough the elements of the rainforest to be immersed in the world of colors and calls of hundreds of Amazon birds. With itineraries designed to highlight the most popular species around the lodge, even the least experienced birders can spot these winged creatures.
Sacha Lodge is located on the broad meander plain between the Napo River and the Aguarico River, which offers a wetland environment of blackwater inlets, oxbow lakes, and palm-rich swamp-forest. This is ideal for birds since it provides the perfect balance of diverse fruits and insects for their diets and makes for ideal nesting in all levels of the sturdy trees of the rainforest. The trails and boardwalks traverse swamp forests and varzea (seasonal floodplains), which allows visitors to go deep into otherwise inaccessible parts of this pristine jungle environment.
The crown jewel of Sacha’s birding experience is the 360-degree panoramic Kapok Tower, the Canopy Walk, and the Canopy Exploration Crane. Just a few years ago, these towers and cranes did not exist at Amazon lodges, meaning that beyond the sounds, birders were left to their imaginations as far as what these canopy-dwelling birds looked like. Sacha Lodge was among the first Amazon lodges to build a tower into the canopy and is the only lodge with a Canopy Exploration Crane, providing exclusive access to a part of the rainforest that is still largely undiscovered.
Some of the rarest bird species expected to be seen at Sacha Lodge include Zigzag Heron, Scarlet-Shouldered Parrotlet, Lanceolated Monklet, Collared Puffbird, Rufous-headed Woodpecker, Short-billed Leaftosser, Dot-backed Antbird, Ochre-striped Antpitta, Chestnut-belted Gnateater, and Orange-crested Manakin.
In addition to birds, bats, tiny pygmy marmosets, and giant otters call the reserve home, a space six times the size of New York’s Central Park. Creatures of all shapes and sizes live happily around the lodge – look out for Lucy the Caiman on her morning patrol and the families of monkeys chattering by the rooms. With luxurious beds, hot water showers, ceiling fans, and bug-proofed windows, Sacha Lodge offers spectacular nature experiences with all the amenities of a luxury resort. Watch giant otters duck, dive, and call to each other as you eat breakfast; caimans glide under the walkway as you head back to your room; monkeys chatter outside your balcony; and giant sloths hang on trees by the cabins.
About Sacha Lodge: Located in the largest private reserve in the Ecuadorian Amazon, Sacha Lodge includes 5,000 acres of pristine rainforest. Not only does this provide a vast conservation area, free from mining, drilling, hunting, and logging; it offers guests an incredible and authentic Amazon experience. Set on the tranquil Pilchicocha lagoon, the lodge is a beautiful base to spot monkeys, river otters, three-toed sloths, a multitude of reptiles and amphibians, and hundreds of species of birds. Adventures can be done on foot, by boat, or up in the treetops via the Canopy Walk, the Kapok Tower or the Canopy Crane. https://sachalodge.com/
