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Celebrating Christmas Breads, from Swedish Julbrød to Finnish Pulla

Copper Island Academy | Houghton County Michigan

The clarity of this first hour—the pensive hope of winter—the ritual morning brings. These are the things. pic.twitter.com/CwdExLn5gC

— 1000yearhouse (@1000yearhouse) January 27, 2026

Lumberjack Latte

Abiit sed non oblitus | Houghton County Michigan

Welcome to LSSU

Peppermint Coffee

“It’s Time To Tell You EVERYTHING…” | Victor Davis Hanson

“Established in 1956, National University of Natural Medicine is the oldest accredited naturopathic medical university in North America and a leader in natural medicine education and evidence-based research. As one of the most respected universities of natural medicine in the world, our participation in international medical education and research is routinely solicited. We believe in the healing power of nature, and that food is medicine.”

Peppermint, scientifically known as Mentha × piperita, is a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint (Mentha aquatica) and spearmint (Mentha spicata). It belongs to the Lamiaceae family, which also includes other aromatic herbs like basil, rosemary, and lavender. Here are some key scientific points about peppermint:

Botanical Classification: Lamiaceae

Characteristics: Peppermint is a herbaceous perennial plant known for its distinctive minty aroma and flavor. It has square-shaped stems, serrated leaves, and produces small purple or white flowers in spikes.

Chemical Composition: The characteristic flavor and scent of peppermint are attributed to its essential oil, which contains menthol as a major component. Other compounds found in peppermint oil include menthone, menthyl acetate, and various terpenoids.

Cultivation: Peppermint is a hardy plant and is known to grow well in a variety of climates. It is often cultivated for commercial purposes, both for its culinary use and the extraction of essential oils.

Peppermint has been adapted for pharmaceutical and cosmetic purposes. Its essential oil is extracted for use in aromatherapy, and peppermint tea is a common herbal infusion enjoyed for both its taste and potential health benefits.

Bastyr University: Herbal Science Program

University of California Berkely Jepson Herbaria

Maryland University Integrative Health: Herbal Medicine

Coffee & Tea Standards

“The Coffee House Orator” 1880 | Edgar Bundy

Why Can No One Think Rationally Anymore? – George Mack

Coffee Society

Annual report and financial statements 31 July 2024 | “Campus” Masterplan

Durham (Dunholm O.E.) as a Northumbrian learning settlement originates with its Cathedral; founded in 995 AD as part of a Benedictine monastery. Monks maintained libraries and created an intellectual hub for the English speaking peoples. Fast forward a millennium and we find “DU Coffee Society” which describes itself as a welcoming space for students to learn about coffee making, latte art and each other.

🗣️Did you miss out on Assembly last week? Don’t worry, our Media Observer, Nicole Ireland, was there to catch all the action!

Check out her report on our website here: https://t.co/lKSFHjhyyu pic.twitter.com/t70D0mKmcn

— Durham SU (@durhamSU) November 29, 2023

FYI:

LSE: “The Benefits and Costs of International Higher Education Students to the UK Economy

PwC: UK Higher Education Financial Sustainability Report

Don’t say ‘right-wing’, say ‘pattern recognizer’ https://t.co/0s5FNnlCOB pic.twitter.com/s0YuVy4jw6

— 𝒩𝒶𝓉𝒶𝓁𝒾𝒶 (@classicspilled) November 3, 2025

Breads of Christmas: Panettone

University of California Berkeley Net Position 2023-24: $4.380B (Pg. 3)

2021 Physical Design Framework

The word “panettone” has its origins in Italian and can be traced back to the Latin language. The root of “panettone” comes from the Italian word “pane,” which means bread. The diminutive suffix “-etto” is added to “pane” to indicate a smaller or sweetened version of the bread. The word “panettone” can be loosely translated as “small bread” or “sweet bread.”

“Still Life with Panettone, Sweets and Lemons” | Eugenio De Giacomi (1852-1917)

Department of Italian Studies

UCL: Bread predates agriculture by 4,000 years

Noteworthy:

Traditional Ingredients: Panettone is made from a rich, sweet dough that typically includes ingredients such as flour, butter, eggs, sugar, and candied fruits. It may also contain raisins or other dried fruits.
Signature Dome Shape: Panettone is known for its distinctive dome shape. The dough is left to rise several times, and the final proofing is done in a cylindrical paper mold, giving it its characteristic tall and round appearance.
Regional Variations: While panettone is closely associated with Milan, various regions in Italy have their own versions of Christmas bread. For example, in Southern Italy, there’s a similar sweet bread called “Pandoro,” which is often shaped like an eight-pointed star.
Artisanal and Commercial Production: Panettone can be found in both artisanal bakeries, where traditional methods are often employed, and in commercial production where large-scale quantities are produced for widespread consumption. Artisanal panettone is often prized for its attention to quality and flavor.

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What can you become at Berkeley? Whether it’s as a quantum scientist or olympic gymnast — or both — there’s no limit to what you can be at the greatest public university. @Cal @CalAthletics 🐻https://t.co/GMgmoQqDEu pic.twitter.com/VSIfStUDQZ

— UC Berkeley (@UCBerkeley) October 5, 2023

Egg Nog Riot of 1826

When Eggnog Sparked a Riot at West Point

George Washington’s Christmas Eggnog

United States Food & Drug Administration: Egg Nog Flavored Milk

What Is A Standard Drink?

Home for the Holidays

Standards Ohio

Net Position 2024: $1.128B (Page 14)

Sneak peek at our peak fall colors 😻 pic.twitter.com/SF3UcoBK3F

— Ohio University (@ohiou) October 26, 2025

Rømmegrøt

Foodie Gone Wild

Utah

Ontbijtkoek

Nederland

RUG.NL Student Blog: Dutch foods you should try during your stay in The Netherlands

Government wants to see Dutch as the norm and fewer foreign students in higher education

προμηθέας 300

Fire Alarm Basics | Prometheus

Today we run through recent action in fire safety best practice literature. Even though fire safety technologies comprise about 2-4 percent of a new building budget, the influence of the fire safety culture dominates all aspects campus safety; cybersecurity of public safety communication technology for example.

A small sample of the issues we have tracked in the past: (2002-2023). Items in RED indicate success in reducing cost with no reduction in safety (i.e. successful rebuttal, typically market-making by incumbents)

Limiting vendor lock-in (promote interoperability) in building additions.
Limiting the tendency to lowball first cost in order to achieve vendor lock-in later in the facility life-cycle
Dormitory kitchen fire safety

Fire Safety of University Dormitory Based on Bayesian Network

Clarification of mixed-occupancy classifications (occupant loading)
Fixed interval (rather than risk-informed) inspection, testing and maintenance of fire alarm and protection system components
Fire alarm system upgrades during renovation

Gamification Teaching in School Fire Safety

Mixed zone and addressable alarm system wiring
Wireless initiation devices
Integrated fire protection systems (NFPA 3&4)
Portable fire extinguishers (NFPA 10)

Hospital Evacuation under Fire

Alarm system re-set procedures
Sprinkler system coverage for animals in research
Scalability of fire safety professional certification
Sprinklering of off-campus student housing
Advocating central (or campus district) fire pump systems

One of the newer issues to revisit over the past few years is the fire safety of tents. Many colleges and universities are setting up large commercial tents outside buildings (within range of Wi-Fi) for students to congregate, study and dine. We are also seeing back and forth on fire safety in theatrical performance venues in the International Code Council building safety catalog.

We approach these titles with an eye toward driving risk-informed, performance requirements that reduce risk and cost for the user interest; while recognizing the responsibility of competitor stakeholders. It is not a friendly space for the user-interest who seeks to optimally resolve the competing requirements of safety and economy. Vertical incumbents completely dominate this domain.