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Although it is natural to be concerned about the pain that may be caused by these procedures, most patients do not experience severe or significant post-operative pain. Pain medication and antibiotics will be prescribed for you to make your recovery as easy as possible. Occasionally, some people develop post-operative infections that require additional antibiotic treatment. Even though great care is taken to place the implant precisely, occasionally adjacent teeth are injured in the placement process. In addition, there is a chance that the nerve in the lower jaw, which provides sensation to your lower lip and chin, may be affected. If you are missing quite a lot of bone, it might be difficult to place an implant without infringing on the nerve space. Although we take great care to avoid this nerve, occasionally it is irritated during the procedure, resulting in tingling, numbness or a complete lack of sensation in your lip, chin or tongue. Usually these altered sensations will resolve within time, but they can be permanent and/or painful. If you notify us of post-operative numbness as soon as possible, it will allow us to manage your care in the most appropriate way.
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The number of appointments and the amount of time required for each appointment is different for each patient. No two cases are exactly the same and regardless of the number of teeth replaced, the work must be completed with great precision and attention to detail. If you are having only a few teeth replaced, as few as three short appointments may be required. Between appointments, we will need time to complete the necessary lab work to make your replacement teeth. It is most beneficial that you keep all of your scheduled appointments.
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The Teaching of the Orthodox Church
One of the most emotional, moral, and politically charged issues the United States (and the world at large) has dealt with over the last 35 years or so has been that of homosexuality and the rights of those citizens who have openly identified themselves as homosexual or gay. Regardless of whose statistics one believes there is no denying the fact that the gay and lesbian population is a significant group in the U.S. This article will acknowledge the Orthodox Church's teaching on this topic with a special view and emphasis on the writings of Frs. Stanley Harakas and Thomas Hopko. It includes some views from a social ethics perspective as well as suggesting some pastoral actions to be taken by, say, a priest or by fellow Orthodox Christians. The basic premise for doing so is that although the Church's position on homosexuality has not changed and may be restated, the Church's ultimate concern has always been for the people who are engaged in this activity or have identified themselves as homosexuals. In short, the Church's concern is not the sin but the sinner.
The Church's View and Teachings
The Church's teaching is very clear with respect to homosexuality. The Encarta dictionary defines homosexuality "as an attraction to the same sex; sexual attraction to and sexual relations with members of the same sex."1 There are numerous references in Scripture with regard to same sex relations and sexual activity. Starting with Genesis 19 where there is reference to homosexual activity among the men in Sodom (hence the term sodomy), as well as in Leviticus (18:22, 20:13) which makes reference to the adopted "Holiness Code" and the penalty for such an action—"If there is a man who lies with a male as those be with a woman, both of them have committed a detestable act"—was death. The Old Testament viewed sexual relations to be "normal" as those between a man and woman with the express purpose of procreation. This view, thinking, and teaching continued to the New Testament as well with St. Paul writing the most extensively on this subject. He condemns prostitution and homosexuality in 1 Cor. (6:9-10): "Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither the immoral nor the idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals (arsenokoitai), nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor robbers shall inherit the kingdom of God." These two examples do show the evolution of the Church's view on homosexuality. The Old Testament's view is consistent with its "judgment and retribution" (death penalty) ethos found in Jewish society in those times. The New Testament writing by St. Paul reflects Christ's teaching, where the "judgment" consisted of a stern yet "tough love" warning that persisting in these types of activities would prevent you from 'inheriting' the kingdom of God. This evolution of thought and teaching is significant for it signals the importance of the eschaton and a genuine concern for the individual in a loving, outreaching, yet solemn way. St. Paul's writing is also significant because the activity of homosexuality is mentioned in the same context as other sinful activities and passions. The "pastoral concern" for the individual will be addressed in the next section of this article. The Fathers of the Church also wrote on this and expressed the same view and teaching that homosexual acts are immoral and wrong. The Didache, as well as St. Basil (Canons 35, 77), Sts. John Chrysostom, Augustine, Gregory of Nyssa, John the Faster (Canons 9, 18) contain some of these writings as well as the 6th century code of Justinian and the Quinisext Synod (Canon 87). In all the writings of the New Testament and of the Fathers, "there is no example ... of approval, acceptance, or even tolerance of homosexuality."2 In fact, this is one topic that all Orthodox jurisdictions are in agreement on, as indicated in the 1978 SCOBA statement on homosexuality.
The Actions versus the Condition of the Person
Fr. Harakas cites a "balanced" definition of homosexuality as "a predominant, persistent, and exclusive psychosexual attraction toward members of the same sex. A homosexual person is one who feels sexual desire for and a sexual responsiveness to persons of the same sex and who seeks or would like to seek actual sexual fulfillment of this desire by sexual acts with a person of the same sex."3 This speaks volumes on this subject from a specificity and pastoral aspect on this topic. Of particular note is that the homosexual is a person first and foremost, and that the actions he commits are under scrutiny and thus sinful. This is a significant point in that the writings that have been cited thus far condemn the actions of people and in this way there is a "clear distinction between homosexual acts and a condition in a person attracting them to these acts."3 In essence, these writings aim their attention to the acts of people engaged in this type of activity. A nice summary statement that can be offered: "The Orthodox Church does not condemn the person who keeps this propensity [homosexuality] in check, and ministers to homosexuals who wish to find release from this inclination."2 Again, this is significant because it points to the Church's fervent desire to minister to those committing these acts. As is the case with other sinful acts and the combating of the passions there has to be a sincere acceptance that this behavior is wrong coupled with an equally sincere desire for correction through prayer and repentanceWe are reminded of Christ's own words to the paralytic (John 5:6): "Do you wish to be made whole?" Therefore there is a direct correlation between homosexuality, in the Church's view, with adultery, fornication, or any other sexually abusive behavior that is sinful. The definition cited by Fr. Harakas contains some key words in it that give us an insight as to how homosexuality and these other behaviors are viewed. In essence, because homosexuality is "psychosexual" therefore, it is a combination of a mindset (which is contrary to Church teaching) that manifests itself in sinful sexual activity, just as the other sexual sins mentioned beforehand. They are all, as Fr. Harakas notes, passions, which even though we are created in the image and likeness of God, because of the consequence of the Fall of Man, now unfortunately possess. These sexually oriented passions are strictly dealt with and addressed as noted (Scripture, Canons, Patristic writings) because they are a threat to the Church's major theme and teaching of marriage. Its importance within the Church is shown by the fact that Christ's first miracle was performed at the Wedding of Cana (John 2: 1-11), forever sanctifying the sacrament of marriage. Although marriage is not the choice of all of the members of the Body of Christ (some choose monasticism), there can be no doubt as to its central importance within the Church and to it certainly being the only proper context within which one has sexual relations (for procreation). The bride and groom are joined together through the sacrament and become one flesh much in the same way the "Church is joined to Christ."4 Even during the sacrament itself, they offer their lives to Christ, to each other, and are symbolically crowned as martyrs.
Social Ethics of the Issue
The continuing debate about homosexuality has indeed been raised "up a notch" with the dialogue amongst the citizens of the U.S. who in many cases have urged their political representatives to compose and enact legislation to protect their civil rights. What has started out as an "equal rights" movement, which was mainly concerned with discrimination (job, housing market) due to sexual orientation, the focus of proposed legislation for at least the last dozen or so years has been the acceptance of same-sex unions in the same way that marriage is recognized by the State. This is obviously a concern not just to the Orthodox Church alone. The aim of this legislation is acceptance of the behavior. Fr. George Morelli, speaking at an Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion (OCAMPR) conference at Holy Cross School of Theology in November 2006 states, "In our day, effort is being made to create a moral parity between heterosexuality and homosexuality. Sanctioning homosexual marriage would go a long way in removing the moral prohibitions against homosexual behavior. Gay marriage advocates borrow the moral teachings and assert that they also apply equally to the homosexual. In other words, just as heterosexual activity is to be relegated to heterosexual marriage, so too should homosexual activity be relegated to homosexual marriage."5 The position therefore being advocated by "gay rights activists" is not just for acceptance of their "union" in marriage, but acceptance of their behavior (sexual activity) as well. Why else would they specifically advocate that their "civil union"-which has been suggested to be the term used in legislation—be called marriage? But use of the term "marriage" would connote social acceptance of this union, hence the behavior that occurs within its context. Indeed for the heterosexual, marriage is sacramental and therefore blessed by God and the Church. What is to be understood is that the Church is not condemning or discriminating against homosexuals but rather their activity which is considered to be against her teaching in the same way other passions are. They are not considered as having lower value in the eyes of God, the focus is to be directed toward the correcting of the behavior and removal of the particular passion.
Social and Pastoral Action
The Church extends an open invitation to those who suffer from the passion of homosexuality. Admittedly, the Church could certainly do a better job with this group that exists within her flock, as well as reach out and embrace them as people, with as much compassion as when dealing with other people who suffer from other sexual passions. The Church still considers these sexual behaviors as passions even in the light of recent scientific research that points to homosexuality in particular having a genetic origin as well. A study by "Camperio-Ciani estimates at this time 20% of the variance in sexual orientation can be attributed to genetic factors, while the other 80% await further specification and probably include other biological factors as well as social and emotional elements."5 Although this scientific research points to a genetic origin or biological disposition to homosexuality the same argument can be made for heterosexual passions as well—adultery, for example—where studies show that males are more pre-disposed to having multiple partners versus women. What can be said in both instances is that environment, upbringing, and other social factors come into play (the other 80%). Hence there is a definite biological element as well as one of choice. There is definitely a biological and physical urge (bodily passion) that has an influence on the choice (our mind/spirit) one makes to engage in a certain activity. The point being made here is, which is also expressed by the Church's teaching, is that there is a cognitive decision (of free will) made by us to proceed to act out this bodily passion. This can be said for all the passions that are sexual in nature. To use Jane Jacobs' terminology6, the "guardians" of our society are charged with enforcing the laws of our country, thereby protecting all of its citizens including homosexuals that have been discriminated against. But at the same time, they also charged with (in the Byzantine tradition of symphonia), "to oversee public morals and to encourage the ethical, moral and spiritual development of its citizens."7 This is a signal to all concerned that although the "guardians" of our society are protecting all its citizens (regardless of their sexual orientation) they have an equal call to be faithful to the ethics and morality upon which our nation
Battle with the Passions
To conclude on a compassionate and pastoral note. All of us can arm ourselves with spiritual weapons to combat the passions that present themselves to us, and at times overtake us and still at other times totally consume us. That is why the struggle against them is a life long journey and we are called to always be on guard and vigilant in this "battle." The Church offers to us the "weapons" to aid all sinners to overcome their passions and temptations. "These spiritual weapons include prayer, worship, reading of Scripture and patristic writings, fasting, Holy Confession, Christian fellowship, as well as pastoral and psychiatric counseling which should be used by all including those who suffer from homosexual tendencies. ... The Church should do this with the same compassion, love and sensitivity as it does with all others who struggle to overcome their passions and grow in Christ."3 I think the spirit of the Church's outreach (the pastor and the membership at large) and embrace should be as Fr. Harakas stated in the last part of that statement—with the same compassion and love, etc. It takes courage to do so since at times many "social stigmas" may have to be overcome. One such stigma may even be the use of the term homosexual versus "same-sex attraction" that Fr. Hopko uses in his book of reflections on that subject as well as the Courage movement in the Roman Catholic Church. "God does not make human beings homosexual ... to live human lives of love through their complementary communion with each other on a physical, emotional, spiritual and sexual level ... because of the fallen state of humanity some are subject to same-sex desires."8 In this way one can understand that we are not born homosexual as we are born with a particular skin color or gender. The key for us as Orthodox Christians is to embrace and respect one another as being mutually created in His love. Then we can join together in our mutual struggle against the passions that beset our fallen world.
Official Orthodox Statements
- SCOBA's Statement on Homosexual Unions
- Statement from the Coptic Orthodox Church
- On Same-Sex Unions - Epistle of the Clergy of the Western Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (2004)
- The Canadian Conference of Orthodox Bishops Speaks Out on the Issue of Same-Sex Marriage
Articles from an Orthodox Perspective
- "The Homosexual Christian" - by Fr. Thomas Hopko
- "Sexual Paradigms in the Orthodox Church" - by Dr Bradley Nassif
- "Can I still join the Church if I'm a homosexual?" - Fr. Ted Stylianopoulos
- Homosexuality and the Church - by V. Rev. William Caldaroni
- Orthodoxy, Homosexuality, the NCCC and the UFMCC - From Holy-Trinity.org
- A Christian Understanding of Homosexuality, a reference text presented at a clergy meeting of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in 2016
- Christianity and Homosexuality: Russians Speak Out by Srdja Trifkovic, August 17, 2000
- Gay ... But Not Funny by Fr. Joseph Huneycutt
- Homosexuality and the Church - by H.H. Pope Shenouda III
Non-Orthodox Sources
- Considerations Regarding Proposals To Give Legal Recognition To Unions Between Homosexual Persons - from the Roman Catholic Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
- Lorraine P. Lafferty. Religion, Sexual Orientation and the State: Can Public Officials Refuse to Perform Same-Sex Marriage? The Canadian Bar Review. Volume 85, No. 2, January 2007.
- ("In Canada, civil marriages are performed by both public officials and religious officials. The Supreme Court of Canada recently confirmed that religious officials cannot be compelled to perform same-sex marriages contrary to their religious beliefs. This article concludes that accommodating the religious belief of public officials who refuse to perform same-sex marriages is an appropriate response as Canada transitions from the historical and familiar definition of marriage as the union of one man and one woman to the new and inclusive definition of marriage as the union of two persons.")
Recommended Books
- Straight & Narrow?: Compassion & Clarity in the Homosexuality Debate by Thomas E. Schmidt. InterVarsity Press: 1995. (ISBN 0830818588)
- Homosexuality: A New Christian Ethic by Elizabeth R. Moberly. James Clarke Company: 1997. (ISBN 0227678508) (Orthodox author)
- Christian Faith and Same-Sex Attraction: Eastern Orthodox Reflections by Thomas Hopko. Conciliar Press: 2006. (ISBN 1888212756) (Orthodox author)
Other Resources
- 1 The Encarta Dictionary
- 2 The Orthodox Church- www.fatheralexander.org pg 10
- 3 Contemporary Moral Issues by Fr. Harakas pp. 92-3
- 4 Ephesians 5:31-32.
- 5 Understanding Homosexuality by Fr. George Morelli
- 6 Systems of Survival by Jane Jacobs
- 7 Living the Faith by Fr. Stanley Harakas, p. 273.
- 8 Christian Faith and Same Sex Attraction by Fr. Thomas Hopko, p. 18.


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Thursday, October 8, 2009
"World" Tour, Take #2!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
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So glad to hear that you and John are healthy! We eagerly await your arrival in NYC!
Love the new tour logo,
WV: synxe. The rest of the tour in in synxe. - October 8, 2009 at 1:03 AM
- Anna Kauz said...
Hahaha! I love the new logo :)
Glad to hear John is feeling better! - October 8, 2009 at 1:14 AM
- John Sperry said...
LOVE the new logo!! Very happy to hear that John is on the mend and you are doing well!!
- October 8, 2009 at 1:24 AM
- Jolene said...
LOVE the erm, additions (?) to the logo...I was one of the lucky to see you in Denver before disaster struck the tour...I only wish you easy flights, restful nights and no book fights! (ok, I was on a cheesy roll there...had to finish it out!)
Glad to hear you guys are feeling better!!
PS: For John:
What are the two sexiest animals in the barnyard?
A brown chicken and a brown cow!
BROWNCHICKENBROWNCOW!! (Say it fast...it's funny, I swear! Oh never mind...lol)
Godspeed!!!! - October 8, 2009 at 1:27 AM
I'm so glad you and John are surviving!
Even though I live in Seattle, I wish I could come and give you both all my love in Dallas.
You are amazing. - October 8, 2009 at 1:33 AM
- Unknown said...
The tour logo is epic! Well done, and I'm so glad to hear you're back.
You know, LA has some really interesting strains of bacteria, in case you're interested. And, you know, um, we share. So, what's one more stop, right? - October 8, 2009 at 1:34 AM
- Girl With Curious Hair said...
Glad you're back on tour--even if you're not coming to San Diego.
I also love the new tour logo. - October 8, 2009 at 1:46 AM
- Jules said...
Good to know that you and John are ok now. =D
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Brown Mestizo - October 8, 2009 at 1:47 AM
Wow, you guys are resilient! Glad to hear John is feeling better and you're getting back to the tour. (Love the wounded carrot jockey.) Although I am a bit disgruntled that you're not coming to Ohio.
WV: Borkers - What you have to be to go on a book tour while recovering from a wild strain of bacterial infection and a nasty head bonk. - October 8, 2009 at 2:03 AM
I'm glad you guys are back on track,and nobody lost limb, life, or broke any fingernails and I'm gonna pretend that my two humourless ( despite being heartfelt- but what does that count for these days?) posts helped and feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
Beyond that, I'm sad you guys rescheduled Austin when you did. I'll be 6 Hours away in a very small, non-cakewrecked town. Granted, the weekend after that i have to hope and pray that as the curtain goes up on our play the set doesn't kill anyone, so i guess fate was against me getting to have a cakewrecks day.
I was really looking forward to it, so i guess this means you guys have to write another book and come back to Austin.
Hope Austin is your best stop,
Love, The Girl Who Writes Too Much. - October 8, 2009 at 2:04 AM
So glad y'all are better. Are y'all sure y'all are better enough? Don't want any relapsing.
Julie in Arlington, Texas - October 8, 2009 at 2:10 AM
- D.B. Echo said...
I hope you take along a personal physician to keep you going through the shows! Just not that guy that Michael Jackson had.
WVW: expre. That which used to come before. - October 8, 2009 at 2:16 AM
- Jessica said...
HaHa love that logo!
- October 8, 2009 at 2:19 AM
Thank goodness John's okay!!!
Please please please PLEASE come to Hollyweird.
We'd love to have you(:
P.S. I'm gonna be sending you something quite soon. Hope you love it.
WV: unapl. You're like the anti-christ of Apple...The UnApl! - October 8, 2009 at 2:23 AM
I love the new logo! I think I might like it better than the first one...
I am so very glad that you guys are doing better. I guess my positive vibes through cake wreck book reading at the office worked! Yes you read that correctly, I read cake wrecks to my coworkers every day! They tease me when I say "do you want that on a cake? I am sure I can find one on cake wrecks!!" - October 8, 2009 at 2:28 AM
- Aloha Ya'll! said...
When are you coing to Hawaii?? We have bookstores here too you know!
- October 8, 2009 at 2:48 AM
- srb said...
I'm very glad that John is getting better quickly! I'm also glad- though not quite as much- that you'll be rescheduling your Bethesda stop.
And the new logo is awesome. The main reason for me commenting is to strongly urge you to sell that on tshirts.
Need me to beg? I'll beg for this. :) - October 8, 2009 at 2:56 AM
- Aviatrix said...
You people are as relentless as a CCC maker with an airbrush.
- October 8, 2009 at 2:57 AM
- Jessy said...
Okay - you have to make the new logo available on zazzle!!
Be sure you guys are taking it easy and taking care of yourselves! - October 8, 2009 at 3:01 AM
- Matt Bowker said...
Any chance of making it to Phoenix? I didn't see it mentioned on the original list of stops.
- October 8, 2009 at 3:17 AM
New logo! Especially cute little hospital bracelet!
All the best for the rest of the tour - protective prayers ordered, guardian angels ready for deployment, universe told to watch out!
With love and gratefulness
MC from NZ - October 8, 2009 at 3:46 AM
- Melissa said...
Glad everyone is feeling better. Take care and don't push it too hard, 'kay?
WV: distersp What a urine sample is from a dizzy blonde. "That distersp sure was cloudy!" - October 8, 2009 at 5:23 AM
Delurking again to say how glad I am that you're both OK! It was lovely to see you in Chicago, and I hope the rest of Tour 2.0 is fun (and uneventful!)
I dunno though, you guys may want to consider bubble wrap or something for the rest of the tour... :)
Cheers, Katie - October 8, 2009 at 5:35 AM
- Katie said...
Glad to hear that everyone's on the mend! Congratulations on the success of the book!
- October 8, 2009 at 5:51 AM
- Abby said...
This is very exciting. I am so glad that John is okay--he's been on my mind. Actually, mostly his infections have been on my mind--I work in infectious diseases.
Abby in Bethesda - October 8, 2009 at 6:35 AM
Take care and don't strain yourself too hard! :)
- October 8, 2009 at 6:51 AM
- Melby said...
haha, the logo is hilarious. That's great you're able to reschedule and continue the tour! =)
- October 8, 2009 at 6:59 AM
- Nightingale said...
Cutest.Carrot Jockey. Evah.
- October 8, 2009 at 7:19 AM
- erizzoreth said...
Yay, a speedy recovery! Someday you'll have to do a Canadian tour for us Cannucks :)
So glad to hear you're all well again, and that things are back on track - all the best and GOOD LUCK!
Elizabeth - October 8, 2009 at 7:25 AM
- carandavis said...
oh my gosh. that graphic is hilarious. glad to hear john is recovering and thankful for your resilient spirits!
- October 8, 2009 at 7:35 AM
Glad to hear that John is making a speedy recovery and can add his commentary on your book tour stops.
I hope there's a baker there who can make a 'Get Weel Soon' cake for the rest of your book tour locations!
All the best from your fans from Australia. Wish you were coming to visit us!
Andrea - October 8, 2009 at 7:38 AM
It's awesome to see you all healthy again, back up and on the roll again!
The logo change is adorable. I hope everything goes well this time. :) - October 8, 2009 at 7:40 AM
- Terry Lee said...
how adorable is that wounded carrot jockey baby!!! too cute and perfect.
i admire y'all's tenacity at getting back on the trail, however i worry (it's the nurse and mom in me) that you're pushing yourselves too quickly.
however, i continue to pray for strength and good health for both of you as you wreck on. :-)
sadly, i won't be able to make it this saturday (am frickin' bummed) due to previous travel plans.
all my best to the both of you!!
terry lee - October 8, 2009 at 7:46 AM
- Misty said...
I cannot believe you're continuing the tour so soon! I hope you two can take it easy sometimes. You guys need a fancy tour bus to be taking you to all these places in ease and luxury. Of course, then there would be that stinky bathroom thing...
I'm hoping I can come see you this Saturday in Austin! - October 8, 2009 at 7:49 AM
- Rachel Moss said...
Your new graphic is hilarious!
- October 8, 2009 at 7:56 AM
- Katz said...
I'm so glad you guys are doing better. Hope you can make it to Bethesda before I move.
- October 8, 2009 at 8:01 AM
- Unknown said...
I'm so glad everyone is doing better! I've been praying so much for you guys! I'm glad you're going to do the rest of the tour! Be careful not to go back to it too fast, everyone will understand!!
But I think you should redo Orlando again, because I missed it :( LOL - October 8, 2009 at 8:04 AM
Love the new graphic. I'm so glad to hear that John is doing so well!
Eowyn - October 8, 2009 at 8:05 AM
- emily said...
Heck yeah, can't wait for NYC!
- October 8, 2009 at 8:05 AM
- Melinda said...
The new tour logo made me giggle! You have an amazing sense of humor!
- October 8, 2009 at 8:08 AM
- iHeartCakes said...
That is freaking AWESOME! You guys are so cool! Although we already got to see you in Chicago, we're exited that you're continuing your tour and others get the chance to meet you. You guys are amazing people. I hope you both continue to feel better.
iHeartCakes - October 8, 2009 at 8:10 AM
- Hammond Bride said...
I love the new world tour logo! Very clever!!
- October 8, 2009 at 8:12 AM
- Jimh. said...
Awesome!! Glad John is on the mend!
- October 8, 2009 at 8:14 AM
- Marcie said...
That logo is fantastic!
Glad everybody is feeling better!
Waiting patiently for you to come to my town... - October 8, 2009 at 8:16 AM
- Rachael Kneice said...
Love the new tour logo!! Is that a hospital band on his right wrist??
So glad that John's out of the hospital! Have fun on the rest of the tour! - October 8, 2009 at 8:24 AM
- Kaye Prince said...
Wow, I can't believe you guys are back on tour so soon; way to go! I'm really glad that John is doing better - I'm sure everyone is going to be so happy that the tour is continuing!
- October 8, 2009 at 8:30 AM
I am so glad!!! I was online to see you at KC, so hopefully you can make that stop! your health is most important though, so glad your both doing better... This blog is one I stop at every morning, or just when i need a chuckle (which has been all too often lately)...
- October 8, 2009 at 8:34 AM
- Emily E. said...
lol! The new tour logo is awesome!
- October 8, 2009 at 8:38 AM
- Ali W said...
First time posting but just wanted to say so glad you guys are feeling better and able to carry on with the tour.
Based in the UK, I'm relying on your reports and pics.
You never fail to cheer me up with your sarky comments and pics.
Take care,
Ali - October 8, 2009 at 8:42 AM
- Cheryl Wade said...
The artwork was just the smile I needed this morning. Glad John is feeling better.
Cheryl - October 8, 2009 at 8:46 AM
- Rachel said...
I agree with Karen - the new logo rocks. You two have the best sense of humor. I'm glad John is better. Now I have to see you when you come to nyc!
- October 8, 2009 at 8:46 AM
- Nicole said...
Thinking about driving the over 3 hours to Bethesda just to support you guys! Way to go on getting it moving again!
- October 8, 2009 at 8:51 AM
- Miranda said...
Oy, y'all are dedicated! I hope you get to enjoy the rest of the tour!
- October 8, 2009 at 8:55 AM
That new pic of the carrot jockey is HYSTERICAL!!!!! Hope you both are feeling better! WE LOVE YOU GUYS!!!
Tammy - October 8, 2009 at 8:57 AM
- lisadh said...
Happy Dance! Happy Dance! Happy Dance!!
See you Saturday! (Please don't be frightened by the tall, giddy lady in front. It's just me.) - October 8, 2009 at 8:58 AM
- Dark Griffon said...
Thank goodness that John's okay, and making a remarkably fast recovery from those infections! I would never have expected the tour to start again so soon.
Good luck and stay healthy! - October 8, 2009 at 8:58 AM
That is the cutest little carrot jockey trooper EVER! :) So glad yall are able to get back on the road. After all, The show must go on! And you have definitely lived up to that! Love yall!
WV: punce: what jen will do to someone if something else bad happens! - October 8, 2009 at 8:58 AM
- lisadh said...
Oh, yeah. And the new tour logo is hilarious! Great job. :)
- October 8, 2009 at 8:59 AM
- Taylor said...
Hmm, Austin is pretty close. If I come, will I come home with pneumonia?
- October 8, 2009 at 8:59 AM
The new logo made me laugh out loud for real! That's the spirit! Don't overdo it now, make sure you two get plenty of rest!
WV: cherier- I am much cherier to hear y'all are feeling better. - October 8, 2009 at 8:59 AM
OMG, I LOVE your updated carrot jockey logo! That is freaking hysterical - and oh so appropriate!
Good luck on Saturday! And for God's sake, stay out of the hospital this time!! :)~ - October 8, 2009 at 9:01 AM
- Alison said...
Are you trying to kill John?? Poor baby...love the Bruised Baby logo, though!
I tell ya, this little cake blog sure hasn gotten exciting lately. Still, I wish John a complete recovery (and Jen continued good health!). - October 8, 2009 at 9:02 AM
Jen & John,
Your graphic truly cracked me up. Does Ray get credit for this masterpiece? - October 8, 2009 at 9:07 AM
Can't wait to see you in Maryland! We'll be there with our cupcake wrecks and everything! Take care now.
That logo made my morning.
WV: resses. The World Tour is no longer in resses. - October 8, 2009 at 9:07 AM
- CookieMonster said...
Hahahahahaha! I love the updated logo. *snort*
Be careful and don't overdo, k? You'll give all of us wreckies a complex. - October 8, 2009 at 9:10 AM
- RevAnne said...
Woot! Even though you're not coming anywhere near me, I'm so happy for both of you that you're able to resume the trip. Love the logo!
- October 8, 2009 at 9:12 AM
- altar ego said...
I soooooo wish you would come to Nashville. But in the meantime I'll content myself with keeping up with your adventures on the blog. Continued get well wishes sent your way!
- October 8, 2009 at 9:15 AM
- Morgi said...
That new logo is the greatest thing ever.
- October 8, 2009 at 9:21 AM
- LA said...
OH EM GEE!!!! LOVE the new logo!!!! so funny. brilliant.
- October 8, 2009 at 9:22 AM
It is great to hear that John is out of the hospital and well! Hope ya'll have a spectacular time. = )
That beat up baby jocky is too cute!
-Kiki - October 8, 2009 at 9:24 AM
I am so happy to hear that you will be coming to NY! I look forward to finding out all the details! Glad you are all feeling better!! :D
Cannot wait!!!
xox Sara - October 8, 2009 at 9:29 AM
- Alex Getts — Art & Illustration said...
Huzzah! Best of luck to you as you wrap up the Tour!
- October 8, 2009 at 9:29 AM
Somebody PLEASE make the awesome new logo into a cake - quick!
So glad you two are able to laugh about this and move on. Congratulations on good health! - October 8, 2009 at 9:39 AM
Love the new logo!
- October 8, 2009 at 9:40 AM
Cake Wrecks 2: Electric Boogaloo. Let it be known that a silly thing like a little potential death can't stop John and Jen!
- October 8, 2009 at 9:43 AM
- Kelley said...
I'm so glad to hear that John is feeling better, and that you are going to carry on with the tour! I hope I can make the new KC date!
wf- phipti "My favorite rapper is 'Phipti Cent'" - October 8, 2009 at 9:45 AM
Yay on John being better! My daughter says the first one is the sun setting in the horizon and glowing over the ocean, with sand in the foreground. I guess the squeezy cheez things up top could be clouds. No clue about the Life Savers! The third one....beach umbrella? No clue on the others.
- October 8, 2009 at 9:50 AM
- Gary said...
The new World Tour (or "World Tour") logo is the best logo evah! Evah! I wish I could go to Austin Saturday, but I'm scheduled to work all day.
- October 8, 2009 at 9:51 AM
- Lisa Chin said...
good grief do you never rest!!! LOVE the new world tour logo. So perfect. I'm so glad to hear you are both feeling better and are up to a tour stop.
- October 8, 2009 at 9:58 AM
- Amanda Cullen said...
Wow, you guys are troopers! I'll keep you in my prayers that no more "unexpected" things happen.
- October 8, 2009 at 10:01 AM
- Ream O Rama said...
Woohoo! Wreck On!
- October 8, 2009 at 10:02 AM
- Renee Nefe said...
I LOVE the new logo! Can we copy it for our books? purty please?
Glad you're feeling up to it. - October 8, 2009 at 10:04 AM
I love your site!! I discovered your it the day before you were scheduled to be in Bethesda, and was upset because I wouldn't be able to attend.. I am so happy that you and John are doing ok, but I am also excited that this tour date got pushed back! I would love to be able to see you guys when you finally come. Best of luck!
- October 8, 2009 at 10:10 AM
- CarrieP said...
Jen, you are insane. And amazing. Please let us know what we can do to help you out, if there's any kind of fundraiser for John's medical bills or anything.
- October 8, 2009 at 10:16 AM
- Cyndilou :) said...
Really glad to hear that John is feeling much better! Sad because I will be out of town this weekend and will miss your Austin appearance. :( At least I get to vicariously participate through the blog!
- October 8, 2009 at 10:20 AM
- Amanda in Austin said...
You need to make shirts out of that new logo. AWESOME.
- October 8, 2009 at 10:27 AM
- Gina said...
I wish you could come to New Haven, CT, at the Yale Bookstore or something, where we would love to be visited by you (for your next world tour, I mean).
- October 8, 2009 at 10:27 AM
- Becca said...
So glad you are both feeling better! Can't wait to see you in Kansas City!
- October 8, 2009 at 10:27 AM
- Unknown said...
Ditto all of the good thoughts!
- October 8, 2009 at 10:34 AM
- Julie said...
That logo is FANTASTIC.
- October 8, 2009 at 10:38 AM
- Laura said...
oh! this means that john is feeling all better and ready to go again! YAY! so glad you're all healthy again.
- October 8, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Good for you!
And I LOVE LOVE LOVE the logo! - October 8, 2009 at 10:59 AM
- Unknown said...
Glad to hear you are back on the road, and LOVE the new tour logo.
carol - October 8, 2009 at 11:00 AM
- Erin said...
Cake Wrecks "World" Tour 2: The Wreckoning.
Coming to a bookstore near you this Fall. - October 8, 2009 at 11:07 AM
- WendyMom said...
Jen and John- I am en-ex ICU nurse and I just had to write and throw my 2 cents in- PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE be very cautious and careful in your travel plans!! Septicemia is no joke, and you are very lucky to have escaped it as well as you did. John will be weak for some time yet, and needs to take frequent rest brakes. Much less it being flu season- not a good time to be traveling all around, exposing ones self to all those nasty bugs while still recovering from such a nasty illness.
OK, I'll get off my soap box now and just say I'll pray for you and your health. God bless--
P.S. You guys are hysterical, and I love the site! - October 8, 2009 at 11:11 AM
- M M said...
That new logo is pretty freaking awesome. I hope that future bakers who are making baby mohawk carrot jockeys for these events are going to add that black eye and arm in a sling
- October 8, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Glad to hear you are both on the mend and back to touring! I like your recovering mowhawk baby in the logo..lol
- October 8, 2009 at 11:27 AM
- Krusho said...
New logo for the (epic) WIN!
- October 8, 2009 at 11:32 AM
- lizzied said...
Woo hoo! You guys ROCK.
- October 8, 2009 at 11:32 AM
John your dedication is amazing!!!
Is there anyway you could add a stop in Santa Barbara, CA? I know alone in my work there are over a dozen wreckie fans.
Good Luck on the tour and this time lets make sure the only pain involved stems from laughing so hard your stomach hurts. - October 8, 2009 at 11:33 AM
- 秘密 said...
Congrats to John on kicking the bacteria to the curb! I'm glad you're both doing well, and I'm SO glad that you'll still be coming to New York. Maybe with the new date, I'll be able to BE there! :D I mean, especially because the new logo is so cute. ;)
- October 8, 2009 at 11:35 AM
- Mrs.Dr.Shot said...
Bless your sweet, fondant covered hearts! Good for you for pushing forward like gooey, wrecky pioneers. So, patch the holes in your shoes with a cupcake and finish that tour! (but take it easy, would ya?)
- October 8, 2009 at 11:35 AM
It's really great to hear that John is doing better, and congrats on being able to continue the tour (and thanks for still wanting to!). I'm looking forward to seeing the rescheduled KC date. I couldn't have gone on Monday, but maybe I'll get to see you after all!
- October 8, 2009 at 11:39 AM
- TheLudlows said...
Cake Wrecks- How I love you!
- October 8, 2009 at 11:39 AM
- Twirly McSwirl said...
That is the most tragically adorable logo I have ever seen in my life.
Ann - October 8, 2009 at 11:53 AM
- AlongCameStacey said...
I love this logo! Hilarious!
- October 8, 2009 at 12:19 PM
Feel free to add a stop in the Detroit area while you're at it!!
Glad things are getting better.
Amy Raz - October 8, 2009 at 12:20 PM
Ok, the new logo is AWESOME. Just... AWESOME. Love it! Wish I could make it to Austin, but it's just a wee bit out of my driving range. Too bad it's not San Antonio. Maybe next time; a girl can hope!
- October 8, 2009 at 12:21 PM
- WATERBABY CHRISTINE said...
Hold on there, buckeroos. What doctor thought that continuing the "World Tour" constituted rest and relaxation? Are you out of your rabbit-assed minds? And both of you better be wearing surgical masks! Especially John whose immune system must be nonexistent. And make him wear a motorcycle helmet too. Are elbow and knee pads necessary as well?
- October 8, 2009 at 12:45 PM
- Jax said...
OMG That carrot jockey logo is hysterical!
- October 8, 2009 at 1:06 PM
- craftyashley said...
I'm glad to hear John's doing better, and you're rescheduling... but wouldn't it be a BETTER world tour if you came to Las Vegas? Puhleease?
- October 8, 2009 at 1:12 PM
Happy to hear that the two of you are feeling better! ^_^
- October 8, 2009 at 1:49 PM
- Jynxed said...
So glad you guys are better!
- October 8, 2009 at 1:50 PM
- Cat said...
Austin eagerly awaits you Jen and John!
- October 8, 2009 at 2:20 PM
- Kristie said...
Love the new logo!
Good luck on the rest of your tour and may the rest of your trip be incident free!
WV: cologite. Also co-logite. Fellow follower of a blog or "web log." The co-logites back east will be happy to see you on the rest of the tour! - October 8, 2009 at 2:30 PM
- Unknown said...
On an 11-year-old's science exam: "Three kinds of blood vessels are arteries, vanes, and caterpillars."
Glad to hear John's vanes and caterpillars are infection free now.
Can't wait to see you in NY! - October 8, 2009 at 2:32 PM
- Steph @ Steph Runs On said...
So glad that John is feeling better and the dates are being rescheduled!
Love the new logo! - October 8, 2009 at 2:40 PM
- Melissa said...
The LOGO!! HAHAHAHAHAHAH!
- October 8, 2009 at 3:51 PM
- Catherine @ Sharp Words said...
Wonderful news - hope the rest of the tour goes well?
When are you coming to Europe? I'm sure we can offer more exotic diseases... I mean wrecks. - October 8, 2009 at 4:15 PM
- Lorraine said...
Love the new logo! Great that you're all healed up and going again! Better luck this time, from snowy (yes, snowy!!!) Alberta, Canada!
- October 8, 2009 at 4:26 PM
- Kate said...
You're awesome! Can't wait til you get to D.C.!
- October 8, 2009 at 4:29 PM
- Becca said...
Love the changes to the logo! Glad to hear John is well enough to restart the tour. Hopefully I'll see you at the rescheduled KC stop.
- October 8, 2009 at 4:34 PM
- SaRa said...
Wish you could extend your "world" tour to Canada? I would be first in line!
- October 8, 2009 at 4:43 PM
- jjterlouw said...
I am so glad that everyone is well, and that y'all are rolling again. I still don't see Tallahassee on the Tour list. ::pout::
- October 8, 2009 at 4:54 PM
- Lesa Pinker said...
Way to rally!
I was lucky enough to see you two in Portland before all the illness, and I can assure your fans it is worth the wait!
Wishing you an uneventful rest of the tour---you deserve it! - October 8, 2009 at 4:58 PM
So glad to hear you are both feeling better. I send you best wishes for the tour redux. Please don't try to do too much too soon. I speak with heartfelt concern and experience as someone who regretfully ignored following the doc's cautionary words after a bout with pneumonia.... I thought I was invincible but time and those lingering infectious bugs proved otherwise and led to a major relapse.
WV: wousines Please take a well deserved rest if you are experiencing any wousines. - October 8, 2009 at 5:09 PM
So glad John is feeling better and the tour is back on - not that you're coming anywhere near the god-forsaken hellhole where I reside. Not that I blame you either.
The new logo is just begging to be slapped on t-shirts and tote bags! I want it!
Pat P.
For John:
Two blondes walk into a building. You'd think one of them would've seen it.
WV - plautimi - order given to a Dickens character working on a farm - October 8, 2009 at 5:14 PM
Oh my god, LOVE the new tour logo.
- October 8, 2009 at 5:40 PM
Love the new logo and the slogan!
Best wishes with the rest of the tour :) - October 8, 2009 at 6:10 PM
I don't usually comment on here, but when I heard that you were both sick, John especially, I felt I should.
Super glad to hear that you're both feeling better and ready to take on the world again. I wish you a speedy recovery! - October 8, 2009 at 6:16 PM
- Brenda Adams said...
LoVe the new tour logo... it's aggressively adorable!
My prayers are still with you for a safe, healthy, successful, fun book tour and return home.
Bree in Georgia - October 8, 2009 at 6:34 PM
Great to hear you're resuming the tour ASAP. I just wish you two were coming to San Diego. :(
- October 8, 2009 at 6:42 PM
Glad you are both healing.
Please tell me you will make this new logo into a t-shirt. I want one! - October 8, 2009 at 6:53 PM
- FiberQat said...
It's bigger! It's badder! It has a twitching brow! It's the Wreckmeisters! Beating, folding, and whipping won't keep 'em down.
(my verification word is danguat -- like a kumquat except you don't find it until you stumble upon it in the dark) - October 8, 2009 at 8:08 PM
- KAT said...
I always love coming here and seeing who messed what up and how bad!!! LOL
Your blog is one of my favorites!!!
An award is waiting for you over at Candles, Crafts and Whatnot. Congrats!
:) Kat
OMG!!! My word verification is gonad..... ???? WHAT????? LOL - October 8, 2009 at 8:27 PM
I love the revised logo!
You guys are TOUGH, man! Maybe for this part of the tour, you can get limo's and hand-servants. Seriously, ask your publishers!!! All in the name of recuperation :)
Thank you for thinking of us and continuing the tour, but don't forget to think of yourselves. We don't want you to burn out just yet, I'd have nothing to do at work!
wv- eatscias. Watch out for the CCC, they may eatscias. - October 8, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Love the new logo.
You two are awesome. So glad you're back in the saddle. Or riding the carrot. Or something. - October 8, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Unless you are coming to southern Ohio, I won't be able to attend the tour - but I LOVE the logo!
Glad that everyone is feeling better. - October 8, 2009 at 10:26 PM
- Mama G said...
Glad John is feeling better and you're back on the road. Looking forward to your arrival in Bethesda! We're bringing my 2-month-old granddaughter to meet you--no mohawk, no carrot. But love the tour logo!
- October 8, 2009 at 11:36 PM
- Jennifer said...
Loving the new logo! Battered and worn you may be, but soldier on you will. Congrats on rebounding so quickly!
- October 9, 2009 at 12:24 AM
- Stephanie said...
Come to New York on a Friday or Saturday! So glad you guys are doing better :)
- October 9, 2009 at 1:19 AM
- Treehouse Photography said...
Oh man, that logo kills me!
He needs a flaming sword tho...
Glad John is doing well! - October 9, 2009 at 1:44 AM
- terri s said...
yeah!!!!! i can't wait to see you in bethesda. so glad to hear that you both are on the mend. prayer works!
take care--i mean that!
love your "new" logo, and your great sense of humor.
terri - October 9, 2009 at 8:27 AM
The updated logo is AWESOME!!!
(Wish you were coming to AR.....*sad face*)
Have fun, BE CAREFUL!! - October 9, 2009 at 8:32 AM
So that means you can add an Atlanta date, right?....
:( - October 9, 2009 at 9:04 AM
That logo is badass. Glad to hear you're all better and able to reschedule!
- October 9, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Totally love the new logo, btw.
- October 9, 2009 at 12:02 PM
- IslandPearl said...
I think that you're moving too fast here...don't you need time to properly recover?
And if you go anywhere at all, it should be Hawaii, for proper R&R. - October 9, 2009 at 1:30 PM
I hope the KC stop is resceduled soon!!
- October 9, 2009 at 1:48 PM
OMG...I need that new logo on a t shirt....good luck with the tour part deux, take it easy!
WV: lastall: the stall that I use in public restrooms. the last one. - October 9, 2009 at 1:59 PM
- dharmamama said...
Of course, adding Charlotte, NC to boot! Right? Right?
- October 9, 2009 at 4:53 PM
keeping fingers crossed that we will have enough time to reschedule our road trip to KC when you learn the new date .. so excited for part deux
wv = comitivi ... ? - October 9, 2009 at 6:37 PM
- Unknown said...
I LOVE the new logo and I'm so glad you'll still be coming to Bethesda! Yay for MD!
- October 9, 2009 at 7:18 PM
- Melissa Hale said...
Love the new logo, and so glad to hear John is healthy again! Can't wait to hear the details on the NYC reschedule.
- October 10, 2009 at 12:08 PM
I await the Kansas City date with baited breath!
- October 11, 2009 at 2:37 AM
- Uber Spoony G said...
I absolutely love this site!! what a tickler!!
- October 12, 2009 at 11:37 PM
Please, please, please in the name of all buttercream glory, tell me you are going to make shirts with the World Tour logo. Did i say please? Anyway, shirts would be very cool. Under neat dat. Thanks in advance, AF.
- October 14, 2009 at 1:15 PM
- Unknown said...
Please come to Minneapolis!!!
- October 14, 2009 at 3:25 PM
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Dr Vinod Gupta in Basavakalyan, not only became famous Ayurvedic sex doctor in Basavakalyan, but soon spread his wings of success outside. He is now regarded as a Top Ayurvedic Sexologist in Basavakalyan as well as in the entire country due to his major success in the past decade. For last couple of years he has been consistently providing result yielding sex medicine even in the neighbouring and gulf countries.
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With a view to serve all sexual disorder patients including in Basavakalyan, so that no one remains deprived of our Research based Treatment and can avail services anywhere, we are now providing online video consultation via easily available mobile application like WhatsApp. Patients need to book an appointment through our website or call on our helpline number +91(968) 183-3766 round the clock with availability of assistance in seven different languages. Next you will get a confirmation call from us with instructions of online payment and video consultation process. After a successful completion of consultation, one of our executive at Dr Vinod Gupta will ask for your postal address for dispatching the prescribed medicine via courier. The Courier usually arrives in Basavakalyan within 3-4 working days. You can also track the medicine on our website by simply entering your registered mobile number with us or call any of our helpline number 24x7.
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He has achieved major recognition in Erectile dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation, OME (Organ Morphological Enhancement), Azoospermia and Psycho-Sexual disorders.
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At Dr Vinod Gupta, we focus on a step-by-step result oriented progress. It is the positive gradual effect which determines the course of treatment and decides corresponding interventions.


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There were an estimated 372,000 first-time claims for unemployment insurance last week, up by 4,000 from the week before, the Employment and Training Administration reports.
Another way of measuring, to show the recent trend, also rose: "The 4-week moving average was 368,000, an increase of 3,750 from the previous week's revised average of 364,250."
Overall, what we've said the past two weeks still applies:
"Claims have stayed in a range between 350,000 and 400,000 all year. The unemployment rate, meanwhile, has also varied little: it's low this year has been 8.1 percent and the high has been 8.3 percent."
Reuters' analysis also sounds familiar: "The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits unexpectedly rose last week, suggesting the labor market is healing too slowly to make much of a dent in the unemployment rate."
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Who doesn´t love the Please Touch Museum? And now, taking kids to the Museum is better than ever. The nation´s premier children´s museum – which has been a beloved landmark since it opened in 1976 – has a new home in Fairmount Park, opening its doors to a world of educational, hands-on fun.
The new location in Memorial Hall – a National Historic Landmark built in 1876 for the Centennial Exhibition celebrating the country´s 100th birthday – will boast three times more space for exhibitions and programs.
Just outside the museum, kids and adults will also delight in riding the meticulously restored 1908 Woodside Park Dentzel Carousel, built in Philadelphia for a now-defunct amusement park 10 blocks from Memorial Hall.
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The city´s award-winning children´s museum is fun-filled, totally hands-on, and so delightful that adults are entertained, too. Each nook and cranny has a different theme – from the fantastic to the practical. In Alice´s Adventures in Wonderland, kids can play croquet with the Queen and sip tea with the Mad Hatter; nearby, oversized props bring Maurice Sendak´s classics to life.
Kids can take the wheel of a real bus and sail a boat on a mini-Delaware River; in "Nature´s Pond," the youngest visitors (age 3 and under) can discover animals nestled among high grass and a lily pond, or enjoy stories and nursery rhymes in "Fairytale Garden." Please Touch is also a first live theater experience for young children – Please Touch Playhouse performances are original and interactive and take place daily!
Please Touch Museum tends to be busier on rainy days. You may want to schedule your visit on fair weather days. Mornings are also a busy time with most school groups visiting during this time. Afternoons are a great time to visit the museum as well as Mondays when groups are not scheduled.
One of the lasting museums from the tourist upgrade of Philadelphia that coincided with the 1976 Bicentennial celebration, Please Touch Museum® filled a gap in the city´s cultural scene. Other museums in the area certainly have sections for children, but Please Touch Museum´s new home not only offers three toddler areas, but also exciting exhibit components for older siblings (for ages 7 and up).
Visiting Tips
Please Touch Museum tends to be busier on rainy days. You may want to schedule your visit on fair weather days. Mornings are also a busy time with most school groups visiting during this time. Afternoons are a great time to visit the museum as well as Mondays when groups are not scheduled.
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The museum has a full schedule of craft activities and music, dance and storytelling performances, which are entertaining for both kids and adults.
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Every year a host of cybersecurity bills are introduced in Congress. In 2014, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) was introduced in the US House, and the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) was introduced in the Senate. Both bills are privacy invasive bills that grant companies broad legal immunity to share more information with the government and private companies. Click here to read our FAQ on CISPA 2.0.
These bills often purport to allow companies and the federal government to "share" threat information for a "cybersecurity" purpose—to protect and defend against attacks against computer systems and networks. But the bills are written broadly enough to permit your communications service providers to identify, obtain, and share your emails and text messages with the government. While business leaders have conceded that they do not need to share personally identifying information to combat computer threats, the bill provides an exception to existing law designed to protect your personal information.
The newly granted powers are intended to thwart computer security threats against a company's rights and property. But the definitions are broad and vague. The terms allow purposes such as guarding against "improper" information modification and ensuring "timely" access to information, functions that are not necessarily tied to attacks.
Once handed over, the government is able to use this information for investigating crimes that are unrelated to the underlying security threat.
The bills' vague definitions like "cybersecurity threat" and "cybersecurity system" also raise the frightening possibility of a company using aggressive countermeasures. In CISPA, if a company wants to combat a threat, it is empowered to use "cybersecurity systems" to identify and obtain "cyber threat information." But CISPA does not define exactly how far a company can go, leaving it open to the possibility of abuse.
Companies would also be immune from both civil and criminal liability for any action, including but not limited to violating a user's privacy, as long as the company used the powers granted by CISPA in "good faith." The immunity even extends to "decisions made based on" any information "directly pertaining" to a security threat. The consequences of such a clause are far-reaching.


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Following great success from the program "Purchase Foreign Currency, Send Love – Phase 1" and realizing its commitment to bring more benefits to clients, from August 01, 2018 to September 30, 2018, BIDV launched the promotion program "Purchase Foreign Currency, Send Love – Phase 2" for clients who buy and transfer foreign currency outward with thousands of gifts at hand and attractive gifts offered at the end of the program.
With each international money transfer transaction via Swift at minimum value of USD 50/transaction or equivalent amount, clients will immediately receive VND50,000/transaction with total value of gifts up to VND 190 million.
When buying foreign currency for Oversea Study, Tourism, Business Trip and Medical Checkup and Treatment, clients have the opportunity to receive valuable gifts based upon their total transaction amount for the whole period, including:
+ 01 First prize: 01 Tour to Japan for 2 packs worth at VND50 million.
+ 02 Second Prizes: 01 iPhone X.
+ 03 Third Prizes: 01 Apple Watch Seri 3.
Total value of gifts is VND146 million.
Beside attractive gifts for clients, BIDV has made its ceaseless efforts to bring clients with best experience in foreign currency buying and international money transfer with following features:
- Convenient, fast: Clients will enjoy convenient and quick transactions thank to BIDV's extensive network of more than 1,000 transaction points nationwide and its foreign currency online purchase program.
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