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Doris Duke's Shangri La, at the Norton Museum of Art is, by turns, an exhibition of Islamic art, a history of the collection and a portrait of the collector.
The late Doris Duke, dubbed by the press the richest girl in the world when her father — founder of the American Tobacco Company and Duke Energy Company and benefactor of Duke University — died in 1925 and she inherited $100 million (a billion in today's dollars), assembled the collection and built the estate that houses it.
Several thousand artifacts spanning the Islamic world from Morocco to Indonesia comprise the collection, which is housed at Duke's estate in Honolulu. After her death in 1993, it became a foundation to promote the study and understanding of Middle Eastern art and culture, but one had to travel to Hawaii to see what had evolved into one of the countries largest collections of Islamic art.
Now, a selection from the collection is touring mainland museums, and its display in West Palm Beach is a homecoming of sorts.
While on their round-the-world honeymoon in 1935, Duke and her first husband James Cromwell visited India. Cromwell wrote home that Duke "has fallen in love with the Taj Mahal and all the beautiful marble tiles, with their lovely floral designs with some precious stones." The couple commissioned plans for a Mogul-inspired bedroom and bath suite to be built at the home of Cromwell's mother, Palm Beach socialite Eva Stotesbury.
Before that project could be realized, however, Duke and Cromwell made an extended visit to Honolulu, where they purchased property on which to build a home. The couple separated not long after the house was completed, but Duke devoted the rest of her life to building and refining the house and collection.
The home she named Shangri La was designed by architect Marion Sims Wyeth, who also designed many Palm Beach residences as well the original building of the Norton Museum, making it an appropriate venue for the collection's first display outside of Hawaii.
Among the exhibition's highlights are ceramics and glassware from the 10th to 20th century, 18th century furniture from Turkey and Syria inlaid with mother of pearl, a silver pitcher from Kashmir, and a Spanish earthenware charger. Textiles include Egyptian tent panels and embroideries from Uzbekistan. The earliest piece in the exhibition is a first-millennium gold jug.
The dense installation of the exhibition at times hinders appreciation of individual artifacts, but it also evokes the experience of being at the estate, which merges Duke's love of Islamic art with the tropical landscape of Hawaii. The house incorporates many architectural features that Duke had collected or commissioned.
The building itself can't travel, of course, but the inclusion in the exhibition of a series of doors — intricately carved, painted, inlaid with ivory, decorated with brass hardware — provide a sense of place. Architectural drawings and models suggest the scope of the project. Large-scale photographs show the collection in context.
One of the unexpected pleasures of the exhibition is the inclusion of work by contemporary artists from Thailand, Turkey, Lebanon, Iran and Pakistan, who have been artists-in-residence at Shangri La since 2005. Viewing their work in the context of traditional art is a reminder that Islamic art is part of both living and historic culture.
Among the contemporary artists in the exhibition is Pakistani Shahzia Sikander, who studied both at the National College of Arts in Lahore, Pakistan, and at the Rhode Island School of Design. A MacArthur Fellow, Sikander specializes in Indo-Persian miniature painting, an ancient tradition that she re-contextualizes in relation to contemporary issues. During her residency at Shangri La, she projected images of her artwork — paintings, calligraphy and decorative borders —onto its architecture and landscape.
Also included in the exhibition is Iranian-American artist Afruz Amighi. Heart Axe, a hand-cut stencil sheet of woven polyethylene, casts subtle shadows on the gallery wall and reflects the kaleidoscope of pattern and designs that characterize so much Islamic art.
Her use of a material commonly used to construct refugee tents is a sad reminder of the upheaval that currently prevails in much of the Islamic world, as does the display of Duke and Cromwell's scrapbook from a collecting visit to Aleppo, an ancient city now in ruins from the Syrian civil war.
Viewed against those current events, Doris Duke's Shangri La: Architecture, Landscape and Islamic Art is both a welcome counterbalance to the news headlines emanating from the Middle East and a reminder of the region's long artistic tradition.


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Angelo Smith Jr, the boyfriend of missing teacher Bianca Tanner, faced a judge for the first time today. His bond was initially set at $100,000, but later dropped to $20,000. Smith made bond Wednesday evening.
Snow claimed a bond of 100 thousand dollars is excessive for a misdemeanor of delinquency of a minor, leaving his son home alone. He will be required to wear a CMPD tracking monitor until his next court date on August 12th. Bianca Tanner's case is now considered a homicide, and Smith is a person of interest.

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Sergeant Michael B. Webb
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KSP Arrests Fort Thomas Man
Date of News Release: 09/20/2011
(FRANKFORT, Ky.)--- On Sept. 16, 2011, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Mark Steven Schlasinger, 34, of Fort Thomas, Ky. as the result of an ongoing undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation.
Schlasinger is a registered sex offender from a 2002 case in Campbell County, in which he was convicted of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree. The Electronic Crime Branch received multiple complaints from individuals who advised that Schlasinger was using a social networking site, which is prohibited by law. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that Schlasinger did have an account with facebook.com. It was also discovered that he had an email address that was not registered with the Kentucky Sex Offender Registry.
A search warrant was executed at his residence with the assistance of the Fort Thomas Police Dept. Computer related equipment was seized and Schlasinger was charged with Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration (First Offense), a Class D felony; as well as Sex Offender IM/Chat/Social Network Use, a Class A misdemeanor. Additional charges are pending.
Schlasinger was lodged in the Campbell Co. Detention Center. The investigation is continuing by the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch.


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Kootenai County Sheriff's Office Press Release:
On Friday,
December 28, 2012, at about 4:45 PM, members of the Kootenai County Sheriff's
Office and Northern Lakes Fire Department and EMS were advised of a trauma
call. Information was received that a
subject was being transported by private vehicle to the local area from an area
northeast of Hayden, Idaho, commonly referred to as the Hayden Creek shooting
pit, with a severe hand injury.
EMS and
Sheriff's personnel met up with the private vehicle at a convenience store
parking lot in Hayden, where they contacted Dylan E. Dodd, 20, of Coeur
d'Alene, Alex L. Encinas, 23 of Athol, and Dane E. Anderson, 20, of Coeur
of the incident disclosed that after spending the majority of the day at the
shooting pit, Dodd and Encinas were attempting to start a fire. Having trouble starting the fire, Dodd and
Encinas decided to use some of their leftover exploding target material as an
accelerant. When Dodd neared the fire
with the material, which was contained in a bag, the material exploded, severely
injuring Dodd's right hand. Encinas
also suffered lower body injuries.
Anderson was not injured.
received first aid from another subject who was at the shooting pit at the
Dodd was
transported to Kootenai Medical Center via ambulance where he was treated for
serious but not life threatening injuries.
His currently listed in stable condition. Encinas was taken to KMC by private vehicle for treatment of his
material involved in this incident was determined to be an unidentified
exploding target material purchased over the counter at a local sporting goods
Kootenai County Sheriff's Office would like to remind everyone to use extreme
care when handling accelerants or explosives and discourages the use of any
such materials outside of their intended applications.


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Ray J Goes Ballistic Over Whitney Diss, Kanye's Outrageous Demand, Miley Cyrus Goes Nude?
Timely Thursday. It's all about timing today, so why not get things started with Ray J going over the edge over the late Whitney Houston? Speaking of going too far, is Kanye West pushing the limit with some dressing room requests? One person that may need a dressing room is Miley Cyrus after deciding to go all-nude everything? All this coming up in SOHH Whatcha Think.
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1. Line Crossed
There's a line some people should just not cross and unfortunately for Ray J, that line was violated by some cops that made a joke about his alleged late girlfriend Whitney Houston. The details are a bit sketchy but knowing how close he was to Houston, they seem believable. TMZ is on it:
Ray J went ballistic on cops after they allegedly made jokes about Whitney Houston's dead body … TMZ has learned.
Ray J — who was romantically linked to Whitney in the months preceding her death — was outside the suite where she died as cops and paramedics did their thing inside. Sources familiar with the situation tell us … Ray J heard a "disrespectful comment" about Whitney followed by loud laughter, and it angered him so he tried to crash the room but he was restrained.
Our sources say Ray J went nuts a second time after hearing more laughter, and after another failed attempt to gain entry he was removed from the floor.
TMZ broke the story … the night Whitney died … someone connected to Whitney complained bitterly to family and others that an emergency responder was "talking trash" about Whitney's body and that the responder had done something with a sheet.
Our information seems to give credence to a Beverly Hills cop who filed a complaint with the CA Labor Dept., claiming his sergeant pulled the sheet covering WH's body below her pubic area and said, "Damn, she's still looking good, huh?"
Law enforcement sources tell us the allegation is bogus and the cop never uttered a word about this to his superiors.
As for Ray J … we tried contacting him but were unsuccessful. (TMZ)
If Ray J's actions are true, were they justified? Could you put yourself in his shoes if it was a loved one being talked about in such a foul manner? Hopefully none of it is true, but you have to applaud Ray J for sticking up for the late music icon. #SOHHWhatchaThink?
2. Ballin' Too Hard
Does Kanye West have any limits? You would think after having a daughter and looking like he's ready to spend the rest of his life with Kim Kardashian his needs in life would simmer down. That doesn't seem to be the case. Cosmopolitan is on it:
Kanye West allegedly demanded staff at Later… with Jools Holland iron his dressing room carpet.
The rapper flew to the UK earlier this week to perform his new track "Bound 2″ on the BBC Two show, but wasn't impressed with the carpet being "too bumpy" in his dressing room, according to The Sun.
Apparently, West required over half the 15 dressing rooms available at the studios, despite other acts such as Kings of Leon, Sting and Lorde performing on the same show.
West's latest track "Bound 2″ has been lifted from his album Yeezus, which topped both the US and UK charts earlier this year. (Cosmopolitan)
Is that even possible? Can you iron a carpet without getting any burns into it? There have been some pretty wild rumors and requests by celebrities, but if this is true, Kanye has gone too far. #SOHHWhatchaThink?
3. Finding Miley
Is the Miley Cyrus craze almost over? She might be a great twerker, possibly the best, but her overall sex appeal does't necessarily win everyone over. Rap-Up has a cover shot of her new album:
Miley Cyrus is going nude again. The "We Can't Stop" singer strips down on the alternate cover for her album Bangerz. The topless version is one of five for the deluxe edition of the album, due Oct. 8. The other four will be available at retail locations.
Fans can vote online for their favorite cover starting today. The winning cover will be revealed on Oct. 14 and become the official deluxe artwork.
Miley scored her first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week with her single "Wrecking Ball."
Bangerz features appearances from Britney Spears, Big Sean, Future, Nelly, and French Montana, along with production from Mike WiLL Made It, Pharrell, Da Internz, Planet VI, Stacy Barthe, and Sam Hook. (Rap-Up)
Is there any chance a "Hannah Montana" fan's mother would buy this album for them? Miley's probably not looking to get the Disney fans' attention with this but you have to wonder why she'd go with a short boy 'ish haircut and then go nude on the cover? #SOHHWhatchaThink?
That about wraps it up for today. This is SOHH On The Spot giving you the morning scoop from your favorite gossip sites.
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Red tide closures
County health authorities have closed all beaches in the
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Mussel samples taken from Squalicum Harbor had toxin levels
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Clams, mussels, scallops and oysters eat the plankton associated with red tide, Alexandria cantenalla, which does not always turn waters red. The shellfish accumulate the toxins and those who eat them can suffer from paralytic shellfish poisoning, which can lead to paralysis and death.
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Food Glorious Food…
Last weekend we met with the caterer to finalize the menu and taste some of the dishes we had picked for our wedding. We decided a while ago that we would serve dinner 'family style' with large platters of each dish placed on each table, instead of individual plates or buffet. We choose to serve the meal this way for two main reasons: one is because we think it goes well with the aesthetic of our backyard themed wedding, and the other is simply because we don't have room in the backyard for a buffet table.
Once we nailed down the manner in which we would serve the meal, picking the dishes proved a bit more challenging. Interestingly enough, the meeting with the caterer proved reminiscent of Chris's post last week about how "Jewish" our wedding is going to be. The caterer was very sensitive to potential religious restrictions and was very upfront about all of the ingredients in each dish. While we are not serving a Kosher meal, we will have some guests who keep Kosher and want to make the meal accessible to those individuals. It would have been quite expensive to serve a fully Kosher meal so we decided we would serve a 'Kosher style' meal, meaning no shellfish, pork, or milk and meat together–likely disappointing Chris's Uncle Bobby who had requested both scallops wrapped in bacon and escargot. Sorry Bobby!
After the serving style and food accommodations were decided it was time to choose the actual menu. This was the fun part! The caterer choose for us to taste a variety of appetizers including homemade hummus and baba ganoush with pita chips, a Caprese salad, beef satay, mini quiches, and roasted zucchini and summer squash. We loved them all and chose to serve each one. For the salad course we picked a spring salad with strawberries, goat cheese, and a pomegranate and blood orange dressing (my mouth is watering just thinking about this salad). For the main course we decided on two meat dishes–salmon with a spicy avocado sauce and chicken piccata–and green beans, wild rice, and a tortellini salad on the side. We were utterly pleased with each dish we tried and even more impressed with the effort the caterer showed us by serving Hamentashen for dessert! He also ordered fresh baked Challah from a bakery in Brookline that we will be serving on each table.
Now…all we can hope for is to actually get to eat some of it!
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When did I know Sam was "the one"?
Just like all beginning relationships, I had plenty of questions. "Will he still like me if I eat three burgers for dinner?" "Will my parents and siblings like him?" "Will his parents and siblings like me?" "Will we get along with each other's friends?" "Will he be ok with my Catholicism?" At first, these questions bugged me. I had doubts that the relationship wouldn't last because we are so different. However, after talking it over with my friends, something clicked. Instead of focusing on the fact that we were different, I began to embrace it.
I started sharing my hobbies with Sam. When I was with Sam, I experienced things differently than when I was with my other friends. After going to the theater with my girlfriends, we would talk about the rehearsal process, technical elements, and cast and crew. Seeing the exact same show with Sam, we would talk about how we related to the characters and how the acting moved the story along. Sam also started sharing his love of concerts and brewing with me, and introduced me to Judaism.
I began going to synagogue with Sam a few months into our relationship, and it was confusing at first. The service was completely different from the Catholic Mass, and it didn't help that I didn't understand Hebrew. After attending a few more services with Sam, I started researching the holidays and cultures and began to find joy in the ways that the Jewish holidays could benefit me personally or spiritually. Creating a menu for Passover became an exciting search, between my friends and I, to experiment with different ingredients within the dietary restrictions mandated during the holiday.
Sam and I started turning activities into exciting adventures. Over the past two years we have attended numerous family holiday celebrations; the National Homebrew Conference, several beer festivals, numerous Synagogue events, Philadelphia Folk Festival, and other concerts; stewarded a mead (honey wine) competition; road tripped to Chicago (twice), Boston, and Minnesota; held a game marathon during the two-week black out of Super Storm Sandy; and celebrated a handful of friends' interfaith/intercultural weddings.
So when did I know that Sam was the "one"? The answer is three-fold:
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Wedding Season
Planning a wedding is difficult. Sam and I are trying to juggle all of our vendors. However, there is one vendor that we are not worried about at all: the florist.
I work for an event production company that specializes in weddings. Flowerful Events has agreed to help us with our wedding décor and flowers. The designers not only create bouquets and centerpieces, but also custom pieces such as a butterfly-themed chuppah and an 8' tall Eiffel Tower sculpture as place card table decor. Sam and I do not need an 8' Eiffel Tower for our wedding; however, we are adding little touches to make the décor reflect who we are. We have given the designers a few ideas about our décor and they are excited to create something a little different for us. The designers have been trying to finish most of the prototypes before the start of wedding season, which runs from April to October. Because our wedding is at the end of wedding season, our prototype will be finished in July.
At any given time, I am dealing with 80+ events. Some of our clients are mothers planning their child's Bar/
It is very easy to get lost in the overwhelming sea of wedding information. There are hundreds of little details to keep organized. Each detail plays a part in the décor that we bring into that specific venue. The color of the venue's walls will help us determine the color of the uplighting. The number of chair rows or pews at the ceremony affect the number of chair/pew arrangements and the type of chair or pew factors into how we can attach the décor. Even the ceremony flooring is taken into consideration. If the aisle runner is thin on a wooden floor, it could be a tripping hazard.
Being immersed in this business on a daily basis has helped me navigate my own wedding planning. For example, when a client emails me her inspiration board, I may add some of their images to my own inspiration board. I may use a wedding planner's day-of timeline as a reference to create my own day-of timeline. When I ask the client the quantity and size of her tables, I am jotting down a reminder to get that information for myself. While the clients and I are at a walk-through of a venue, I am envisioning my venue and where certain items will be placed.
Our wedding is at the end of wedding season. I have planned it perfectly that the thick of wedding season will be right when Sam and I are knee deep in our own plans. This may sound daunting to some people, but I find it exciting!
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Are you having a Jewish wedding?
"Are You Having a Jewish Wedding?" is a question that I seem to field a lot from friends of mine. I'm not sure why, but initially this kind of bothered me. "No, it's going to be a fusion," I'd reply, somewhat annoyed. I've come to realize that I was concerned because the question seemed to disregard my faith, my religious background. I was worried that people would assume that Dana's faith was the prominent one, much the same as I used to get a little anxious when people would (jokingly) ask me if I was converting.
The more I thought about it, however, the more things I came to realize about the question. First, it generally came from non-Jewish friends of mine, whose exposure to Jewish customs was limited to pop culture representations. They weren't asking whether Dana and I would sign a Ketubah or be married under a Chuppah. They didn't want to know who would be reading the 7 blessings or if we would partake in Yichud following the ceremony. They wanted to know if I'd be stomping on a glass and getting picked up in a chair. A resounding "Yes" to both of those, for the record.
Secondly, I realized that I couldn't accurately answer the question "What is a Catholic wedding?" Aside from being in a church, which wasn't happening, and sharing Communion, which is also a no-go, a Catholic wedding doesn't have much to set itself apart. Sure, I want my uncle, who is a Jesuit priest, to be involved in some capacity, and there are a couple of beautiful readings from the New Testament that I would like included, but other than that I am perfectly content to let the ceremony take shape as it will. The fact is that the Jewish faith has more customs and traditions for weddings, and I have to say that I am enamored by many of them.
I've been to a few Jewish weddings with Dana now, and one wedding between a Jewish woman and a lapsed Catholic that was probably the most similar in appearance to what ours will be. Aside from the breaking of the glass and the Hora, I love the symbolism of a Chuppah. Dana's mom has requested various articles of clothing from both of our large extended families and is quilting them together to make our Chuppah. We will be married beneath the symbolic shelter of their love and support, and will keep this quilt throughout our lives together. I am also always struck by the power of the 7 blessings. We haven't determined exactly what they will sound like or who will read them, but it does strike us as an opportunity to get many more people involved in the ceremony. Our wedding parties being limited to just my brother as best man and her sister as maid of honor, this is a great opportunity for other people to take on an important role. More than that, I have been moved by the obvious emotion shown by everyone who reads one of the blessings, and the intimacy it adds to the ceremony. Another element I am excited about is the Yichud. The interfaith couple I mentioned before introduced me to this concept, and I like the idea of taking a little bit of time after the ceremony to just be together, to celebrate our love and our union before we take the stage and start glad-handing during the reception.
A final element that I am excited about is the Ketubah. The same interfaith couple made their own contract which featured a beautiful drawing by the groom, and this is something I am interested in doing as well. I'm thinking about drawing a picture of a tree and some birds in flight, echoing a quote that my mom has hanging on the wall in her house, "There are only two lasting bequeaths we can hope to give our children: one is roots, the other wings." I like to think that this is a good foundation to build a marriage upon, the idea of stability and freedom as equal elements. I know that the roots of our marriage are deeply embedded in our families, and we will try to honor them both by including elements of their religious faiths in our wedding ceremony. Exactly what it will look like, we're not sure yet, but we know that it will be special and that it will be us.
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A Beautiful Shower
Since Chris and I have been planning our wedding for so long, it's strange to think that it will actually happen–and soon! This weekend really put it into perspective how close it is as my bridal shower was this past Sunday. It was held in my hometown, at the home of a very good family friend. Four of my mom's friends hosted the shower and it was amazing. They truly thought of every detail and made sure the women from both sides of our families felt included.As we've mentioned many times before, both of our families are large. So, as one may imagine, the shower was quite crowded with about 50 in all of family and friends–most of whom were meeting for the first time. The event began with lunch and schmoozing. After we ate everyone gathered in the living room to embarrass me (in the most loving way possible) with a quiz about Chris.
Then, some members from both families stood up and spoke. This part was so touching. My aunt Liz spoke about my grandmother, who passed 5 years ago, and how much she would have loved Chris. A few of Chris' aunts read poems or blessings. My sister, who lives in Israel, sent something for my mom to read for her, and Chris' sister, who lives in England, sent something for Chris' mom, Judi, to read. Then, for the big finale, both my mom and Judi said a few words, both of which brought me to tears. Chris' mom read the following poem:
A Mother's Prayer
I prayed for you
There was something about you
You were the answer to the prayer
I prayed for your health
And now I know just who you are
I have put together this little poem
Now…if that doesn't bring you to tears, I don't know what will! My mom also brought the place to tears, but mostly through laughter. She teased about how the key to a successful marriage is BreatheRight Strips and how it's best to bake goodies when your children aren't home so you can lick the batter, ha! Now I know why there was always banana bread and brownies around when I got home from school!
I truly felt like the luckiest person in the world, not only for the amazing gifts we got (!!!) but also for the immense amount of love that surrounded Chris and I. We are truly blessed.
110 days to the wedding!
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Fasting on Your Wedding Day
By Sam Goodman
Ash Wednesday fell this past week. The holiday marks the beginning of Lent, a period of penance, fasting, and abstinence in the Catholic faith, as well as many other Christian denominations. Ash Wednesday is one of the two days during the liturgical year that Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 observe a fast; the other is Good Friday (which happens to fall on Anne's birthday this year).
My first introduction to the concept of a Catholic fast was Ash Wednesday two years ago, when Anne and I had been dating for only a few months. She had told me that she was fasting, but had asked me to have dinner with her that night. I thought that was strange, and upon further questioning found out that a Catholic fast means partaking in only one full meal throughout the course of the day. Also, during the Lenten season (between Ash Wednesday and Holy Saturday, the day before Easter), it is customary to abstain from a pleasurable activity. Among the most common are giving up sweets or Facebook. Alternatively, a Catholic could also consciously perform an action throughout the Lenten season to bring himself or herself closer to God, such as pray more often, forgive more easily, or complain less frequently. Finally, during Fridays in Lent, Catholics do not eat meat. As with kashrut, in which it is considered pareve (neither dairy nor meat), fish is not considered meat for the purposes of the Lenten abstention.
The two most well-known Jewish fast days (Yom Kippur, one of the "high holidays", and Tisha B'Av, the date commemorating the destruction of both Temples in Jerusalem) require abstinence from not only food and drink, but also washing, applying perfumes, wearing leather shoes, and engaging in sexual relations. These fasts last 25 hours, and take place from sundown to sundown during the holiday. For those of you who've never tried it, it can be really tough to go without anything to eat or drink for a full day!
I bring this up on the Wedding Blog because it is traditional for Ashkenazic Jews to fast from sunrise until after the ceremony on their wedding day. This is because the sins of the bride and groom are forgiven as they begin their new life together. In that way, the wedding functions like Yom Kippur, one of the most holy days in the Jewish calendar. I intend to uphold this tradition during our wedding, fasting from sunrise until our Yichud, a ritual in which the bride and groom are secluded in a private room for about 15 minutes immediately following the conclusion of the wedding ceremony.
Our wedding is less than two weeks after Yom Kippur. Normally I'd be concerned about my ability to endure two fasts in such quick succession, but this is one of the reasons why our ceremony will be over at 4:30pm! In any case, I'm looking forward to a pair of meaningful fasts in the month of October.
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The Perfect Veil
My mom gave me her wedding veil: a simple veil that she had made for her wedding. In my head, I had always wanted a veil, but I wasn't sure why. I didn't know if it was a religious symbol or a fashion statement. I also was unsure of the "proper" way to wear the veil. Does the size and shape matter? Wanting to discover more, I did a little research in what the veil means, in both Judaism and Christianity.
Before the wedding veil was introduced, Christian brides wore a crown of twigs to symbolize the sacrifices in marriage. Jesus, the Ultimate Sacrifice, wore a crown of thorns on the cross. The moment Jesus died, the veil between the Holy of Holies and the Inner Sanctuary of the Temple was torn. A veil was used to shield sacred things, such as a chalice, tabernacle, or consecrated hosts, "from the eyes of sinful men". When the Temple veil was torn, the separation between God and Man was removed, now anyone enter the Holy of Holies and come in direct communication with God. When the wedding veil is removed during the marriage ceremony, the Christian bride is entering in a direct communication with God through the sacrament of marriage.
During the wedding the bride and groom are in an elevated state and are closer to God, the veil gives them a little privacy and covers the light, which emanates from the bride. Wearing a veil to shield against Divine light is also referred to when Moses received the Commandments. He placed a veil over his face to talk to the people in order to filter the Divine glare. The veil is also a reminder of the Veil of the Virgin Mary and her meekness, humility, submission and obedience to God. The wedding veil acknowledges the bride's submission to her husband, as the head of the household.
Traditionally, a Jewish bride wears the veil until she meets the groom under the chuppah, thus displaying her complete willingness to enter into marriage and her absolute trust that she is marrying the right man. In arranged marriages, the bride wore a red or yellow veil to conceal her completely and the colors were thought to ward off the evil spirits. The veil covers her face completely until just before the end of the wedding ceremony, when they are legally married according to Jewish law, then the groom lifts the veil as a way of consummating the marriage. This act of unveiling is usually directly before "you may kiss the bride".
This unveiling of the bride has many reasons behind it. The most common reason is to make sure that the groom is marrying the right person. In Genesis, Jacob's father-in-law tricked him into marrying Leah instead of Rachel. When the groom lifts the veil, this is the first time, that he sees the bride and the veil symbolizes that the groom is marrying her for her inner beauty and her beauty is only reserved for the groom alone.
The shape and size of the veil has evolved over time. In the Victorian Era the weight, length and quality of the wedding veil was a sign of social status. The length of the veil also determined the location of marriage. A chapel veil was worn in smaller churches and the veil extended only two yards from the headpiece, where as a Cathedral veil flows for three and a half yards from the headpiece to be worn in a grand Cathedral. Modern veils are no longer a sign of social status, or purity but have become more of a fashion statement and a bridal accessory. Just like all of the other wedding decisions, modern brides can choose what they would like their veil to look like and symbolize.
To me, my veil represents the beauty of my mom, who I look up to and admire. It is also a symbol of my own Christianity and beginning my new life with a Jewish spouse.
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Will We Raise a Future Olympian?
As the Winter Olympics have been consuming our TV watching the past few weeks, Chris and I have been talking about our future children–particularly, our future children and sports. Will we raise a future Olympic athlete? Possibly, but probably not. We are both relatively athletic and played sports as children; Chris was an avid hockey player through high school and I took up rowing in high school and stuck with it through college.
I often ask myself how people get into sports in the first place (this came up often while watching many of the sliding events at the Olympics–how does one become a skeleton competitor?!) I imagine children are first exposed to the sports their parents' were (or still are) involved with and then make choices from there. Of course, Chris is already talking about buying our future first child a pair of hockey skates, and I know I'd love my children to experience the lifelong friendships and physically active lifestyle I attribute to my years as a rower. We both enjoy skiing and would surely expose our children to that at an early age. But…the rest is really up to them.
This made us think about how in many respects, religion parallels athletics, or really any interest that can be passed on from a parent. A child's first exposure to religion is through their parents and the religion(s) they practice. Clearly this is more complicated when parents practice different religions, as we do. Chris and I do not happen to be the type of believers who find Judaism and Catholicism mutually exclusive, but we know that there are many among both faith groups who would say that you must pick a side.
So what do we do? Try to expose our children equally to both faiths and wait and see which they choose? Will our children have Bar or Bat Mitzvahs or first communions and confirmations? Is it possible for them to choose to practice both? We do not really know the answer to these questions, and in fact think that our kids will be infinitely more qualified to address them. We do acknowledge that exposing our children to our faiths will require us to make some changes, but we can't exactly foresee what this will mean. Ultimately the best we can hope for is to raise our children with the values our religions have taught us; kindness, caring, loyalty, honesty, and generosity. And if they end up competing at the Olympics one day, we'll be there to cheer them on.
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The Whole Package
Sam and I couldn't be more different. Sam enjoys heavy metal rock music. I like classic rock, jazz, folk and NPR. Sam gets lost in each musical component- the percussion, the vocals, the guitar etc, whereas my music puts Sam to sleep. I use my music to cheer me up, get me going, and to keep me company at work.
I work in the event industry and my background is in arts management. Sam, on the other hand, works in pharmaceuticals and his background in engineering, physics, and computer science. Our backgrounds and training have taught us to think differently about problems, situations, and the world around us. Sam is very logical, he concludes that the fastest way from point A to B is a straight line and A plus B always equals C. My brain doesn't function that way. The fastest way from point A to B may not be the best way and A plus B may equal purple or square or dog.
Sam likes sleeping in; I am an early bird. Sam was born in Pennsylvania; I was born in Minnesota. Sam has 2 siblings; I have 9. Sam is Jewish; I am Catholic. I could go on and on listing the ways that Sam and I are different. Through all of these differences, we both understand that we love each other for the whole package.
I love Sam for his rock music, Pharmaceuticals, physics, logic, Judaism and all. Sam loves me for my NPR, arts background, Catholicism and everything. We both understand that it is all of these elements combined that make up who we are. If you were to take out any one of these elements Sam would be totally different and not the man that I love. If you were to take out the element of my religion, or family, I would be totally different and not the woman that Sam loves. You can't say, "I love you except_________ (fill in the blank)" or "I would love you more if ___________", because then you would be taking out little pieces of that person.
We love each other because of these differences. As we plan our wedding and our future together, we are learning that we can use our differences to balance out each other. I can help Sam see things from an arts management perspective; he can help me appreciate heavy metal rock music. I can learn about his Judaism and he can learn about my Catholicism. It is in learning, understanding, and loving ALL of these aspects of each other that will help us with our lives together and raising a family. I can just imagine, our future three year old reading the Wall Street Journal and teaching me about physics.
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Meetings with the Monsignor
In order for my marriage to Sam to be recognized in the Catholic Church, I have to request permission from the Diocese for a special dispensation in order to marry a non-Catholic who was never baptized.
This document also requires my signature under this statement: "I reaffirm my faith in Jesus Christ and with God's help intend to continue living that faith in the Catholic Church. I promise to do all in my power to share the faith I have received with our children by having them baptized and raised as Catholics."
Crap! While we have discussed it on numerous occasions, Sam and I have yet to decide in which faith to raise our children.
With that in mind, we arranged to meet with Monsignor Hopkins, the priest at my family's parish, to talk about this special dispensation. We also wanted to discuss Pre-Cana, a Catholic pre-marriage course that discusses spirituality/faith, conflict resolution, careers, finances, intimacy/cohabitation, children, and commitment. In addition, we were looking for advice on how to incorporate both religions into our ceremony.
A few months ago, we had met with Father Hopkins to start talking about these issues. He advised us to hold the ceremony in a "neutral site", neither a synagogue nor a church. As a result of this discussion, we arranged to hold our ceremony at the country club where our reception will take place.
Last Saturday, we met with Father Hopkins to discuss the dispensation in further details. He gave us some really great advice that I would like to share with you:
- Deciding which religion to raise our children in is a very large, important decision that does not have to be decided right now, as long as we are seriously talking about it.
- Even if we are currently leaning more towards raising our children in one faith or the other, that may change once there is a baby in the picture.
- In talking about children, faith and our lives together, we should not "minimize or trivialize" the other's religion or beliefs.
- "Everything will be fine as long as your family loves and accepts Sam and his family loves and accepts you."
We talked about Pre-Cana. I have heard the amazing revelations (and some horror stories) of going through these Pre-Cana classes. I also feared the number of miles that we would put on our cars if we drove down to Delaware every weekend for 6 months to attend these classes. We floated the idea of taking Pre-Cana in New Jersey; however, I wanted to take the courses with a priest that I was comfortable with. Father mentioned that the class is mainly about communication and because our communication with each other is strong and we have started to incorporate the families into our decision making process, he is not requiring us to attend Pre-Cana.
We then discussed how to blend the different Jewish/Catholic symbols and rituals into the ceremony without offending anyone. Father Hopkins gave us some examples of programs from Catholic/Jewish ceremonies in which he officiated, and a list of readings and blessings to consider.
We still have a lot of decisions to make, and we are just about to hit the 8-month mark!
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Congratulations Rob and George, here's a quick sneek peek at your photographs. I had so much fun at your wedding in Dublin City and I think we got some very unique photographs, you guys rockread more
Not one but two! My work has just been featured twice in one week on Bláithín O'Reillys beautiful wedding blog Wedding High. If you're not familiar with Bláithíns blog then you owe it to yourself to take a trip over there, it's a great spot for inspiration and ideas as well as information, links and of course lovely images Here are two links to get you started. http://www.weddinghigh.com/2012/04/fridays-wedding-photo-fix-blanaid.html...read more
Here's a quick sneaky peek at some photographs I took at Blánaid and Graemes wedding. The ceremony was in my favorite spot, Clara Vale Church and the reception was in the beautiful Ballybeg House. Blánaid and Graeme put a huge amount of work into this and it shows, all the little details came together to create a really beautiful and unique wedding. Congratulations you two img src="http://wedding-photography.ie//wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BlanaidGraeme2-15.jpg" alt="" title="BlanaidGraeme2-15″...read more
Just had an amazing engagement shoot with Blánaid and Graeme in Stephens Green and Dublin city centre. I can't remember the last time I saw Dublin under so much snow, it made for a wonderful backdrop even if it was a bit chilly. I think we all had a great time, really looking forward to your wedding you...read more
We had so much fun on their engagement shoot, I was really looking forward to Wendy and Davids wedding. When the big day came around the weather behaved brilliantly, it rained whenever we were indoors and once we stepped outside, the sun came out too. Cabra Castle as per usual was great, both the venue and the staff are really...read more
The blog has been quiet lately as I've been very busy getting ready for my own honeymoon. Myself and Alicen decided we wanted a honeymoon with a difference. After about a year searching we decided to head away to Africa for a month with a group called Camara. Camara take old computers that are being thrown out and they refurbish them, ship them to Africa and install them in schools. We are part of a team of 18 people heading to Lesotho to teach the teachers not just how to use the computers but also how to maintain and repair them,...read more
I hooked up with Wendy and David for an engagement shoot with a twist. We started off on the beach in Bettystown and then had some fun in Funtasia. Guys it was great to shoot your engagement session and I can't wait for the wedding. "You talkin' to me?" Yes it IS a neon palm...read more
Just a few quick picks from a recent trash the dress ( TTD ) session up in the wicklow...read more
Here's some photographs from Vanessa and Steve's wedding. They had their reception in Baulieu House near Drogheda. Beaulieu House really is a unique venue and a great spot for a unique wedding. I had an absolute ball photographing your wedding, congratulations you two. First up here's a quick slideshow of the day. And some pictures. Steve's mum made these scones and with a bit of jam and a dollop of cream they were absolutely delicious, made with love. And my personal favourite from the day. The manager of Beaulieu...read more
Everyone knows Sligo and the surrounding area is a stunning part of the country and though this was my first Sligo wedding I hope to go back again and again. Markree castle is truly a sensational venue for a wedding, the castle itself and the grounds are truly unique. Add to that one of the most relaxed wedding couples I've met and just the odd wee shower between sunny spells and you have a memorable...read more


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What men value in this world is not rights but privileges.
What men prize most is a privilege, even if it be that of chief mourner at a funeral.
I perceive that God is no respecter of persons. [Acts 10:34]


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Table of Contents - Volume 13, 2013
Feature Articles:
- Secondary Traumatic Stress in Nurses: A Chaplain's Response by Jeff Ellison (May, 2013, pub. May 2014)
- Ministry to Children in Peri-crisis by Lisa Wood, M.Div. (March 22)
- Psychosis: A Service User's Perspective by Hilary Pegg, MSc (March 22)
- Applying Solution Focused Therapy to a Military Service Member by Neil Duchac, Ph.D. (March 11)
- Advent and Asperger's: Field Notes on Adolescent Spirituality and the Autistic Spectrum by Dallas Little, D.Min. (January 22)
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Special Topics:
Journal Blogs:
Baylor Healthcare Chaplains on Healing Companions:
Jack Evert on Art and Imagination:
A. Christopher Hammon on Leadership in Pastoral and Spiritual Care:
- Revisiting Spaceship Earth by A. Christopher Hammon, D.Min. (March 21)
- Positive Deviance and Spiritual Care Research A. Christopher Hammon, D.Min. (March 7)
- Moving from the Dance Floor to the Balcony by A. Christopher Hammon, D.Min. (February 1)
- Managing Energy as a Cancer Patient by A. Christopher Hammon, D.Min. (January 15)
Anne Ogden on Journeying through the Wilderness:
Michael Purintun:
- Games and Communication by Michael Purintun, M.Div. (January 11)
David Sawyer on Leadership:
- Homage to an Urban Pioneer: Grady Clay by David Sawyer, Ph.D. (April 23)
- Organizational Science and Gospel in Church Leadership by David R. Sawyer, Ph.D. (February 22)
- All Change is not Created Equal by David R. Sawyer, Ph.D. (February 11)
- Discerning Change in Your Church by David R. Sawyer, Ph.D. (January 29)
- Make 2013 The Year of Creative Conversations by David R. Sawyer, Ph.D. (January 1)
Guest Voices:
- The Lingering Thread of Connection by Karen Estle, M.Div., BCC (May 22)
- Perdido: A Poem by Elaine P. Akin (January 10)
- Are You Alone?: A Poem by Karen Estle, M.Div. (January 10)


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46 U.S. Code Chapter 123 - NUMBERING UNDOCUMENTED VESSELS
- § 12301. Numbering vessels
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Pumas recall Contepomi
Veteran Felipe Contepomi has been recalled to Argentina's side for Saturday's clash with Wales at the Millennium Stadium.
The 35-year-old sat out the Rugby Championship due to an agreement between the Argentinian Rugby Union (UAR) and his French club, Stade Francais, and was not named in Santiago Phelan's original touring squad.
However with Biarritz centre Marcelo Bosch unavailable due to his own club commitments this weekend, Contepomi comes back into Phelan's starting XV to win his 79th cap.
He is one of six changes and two positional switches from the defeat to Australia last time out.
Former Harlequins and Stade Francais centre Gonzalo Tiesi will make his first appearance since the 2011 World Cup, while fly-half Juan Martin Hernandez has been shifted to full-back.
Instead Bordeaux-Begles' Nicolas Sanchez has been preferred by coach Phelan in the number 10 role.
Lock Patricio Albacete is an injury absentee after suffering a fracture near his eye, with flanker Julio Farias Cabello moving into the second row to partner Manuel Carizza. Leonardo Senatore coming into the back row.
In the front row Leicester's Marcos Ayerza benefits from the retirement of Rodrigo Roncero and the absence of Gomez Kodela to start on the loosehead side of the scrum.
There is Aviva Premiership representation on the wing with Exeter Gonzalo Camacho selected to start, although Bath's Horacia Agulla has to make do with a seat on the bench.
Argentina: 15 Juan Martin Hernandez, 14 Gonzalo Camacho, 13 Gonzalo Tiesi, 12 Felipe Contepomi, 11 Juan Imhoff, 10 Nicolas Sanchez, 9 Martin Landajo, 8 Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe, 7 Juan Manuel Leguizamon, 6 Leonardo Senatore, 5 Julio Farias Cabello, 4 Manuel Carizza, 3 Juan Figallo, 2 Eusebio Guinazu, 1 Marcos Ayerza.
Replacements: 16 Agustin Creevy, 17 Bruno Postiglioni, 18 Juan Gomez, 19 Tomas Vallejos Cinalli, 20 Tomas Leonardi, 21 Nicolas Vergallo, 22 Horacio Agulla, 23 Joaquin Tuculet.
Date: Saturday, 10 November
Venue: Millennium Stadium
Kick-off: 14:30 GMT
Referee: Romain Poite (France)
Assistant referees: George Clancy (Ireland), Dudley Phillips (Ireland)
Television match official: Jim Yuille (Scotland)


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Lo Scintillante Recipe
This simple drink combines two favorite Italian alcohols—Cocchi and Prosecco—for a bubbly cocktail that's slightly sweet and laced with hints of clove and spice. A great choice for a holiday apéritif, we foresee it becoming a happy-hour staple.
What to buy: Cocchi Aperitivo Americano is a wine-based apéritif. It can be found at high-end liquor stores and online.
- 1 white sugar cube
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By Karen Freifeld
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp
American International Group Inc
The letter, which was filed in New York State Supreme Court on Thursday, requested immediate settlement discussions.
"We are willing and available now to discuss ... how to best construct an open, fair and transparent process," Daniel Reilly, a lawyer for AIG, and Derek Loeser, a lawyer for the home loan banks, wrote.
AIG and other objectors complained that the accord offered them only a fraction of what they lost, and was negotiated without them.
Justice Barbara Kapnick, who is hearing testimony to decide whether to approve the settlement, had asked the parties to consider mediation rather than wait for her to rule.
Kapnick made the request on June 14 before a break in the proceeding, which resumes July 8, the letter said.
Bank of America had agreed to the settlement two years ago to resolve the claims of investors in bonds issued by mortgage lender Countrywide Financial Corp, which it bought in 2008.
It hopes a settlement, if approved, will resolve much of its remaining legal obligations stemming from Countrywide.
The Charlotte, North Carolina-based bank paid $2.5 billion for Countrywide, but the purchase became an albatross and has cost the bank tens of billions of dollars for litigation, loan buybacks and other mortgage-related costs.
Twenty-two institutional investors, including BlackRock Inc
The case is In re: Bank of New York Mellon, New York State Supreme Court, New York County, No. 651786/2011.
(Reporting By Karen Freifeld; Additional reporting by Jonathan Stempel; Editing by Kenneth Barry)


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Holly Madison doesn't talk to Kendra Wilkinson
Holly Madison doesn't talk to Kendra Wilkinson anymore but has revealed she is still in touch with their other 'Girls Next Door' co-star Bridget Marquardt
Holly Madison won't be asking Kendra Wilkinson for parenting tips.
The former 'Girls Next Door' star and Playboy model - who is expecting a baby girl in March and wants to marry her boyfriend Pasquale Rotella soon after their first child arrives - has revealed she no longer speaks to her 27-year-old former co-star, who has a three-year-old son Hank, and that Jennifer Garner is her favourite celebrity mum.
The 33-year-old blonde beauty said she is still close to their other co-star Bridget Marquardt but not with Hugh Hefner or Kendra.
She said: ''Bridget and I are still friends, but I don't talk to anyone else. I moved on from the whole Playboy thing five years ago and really never looked back. I'm not one of those girls who goes back to all the parties and things.''
She also told leading pregnancy and parenting website TheBump.com that she thinks 'Butter' actress Jennifer, who shares three children with her husband Ben Affleck, is a fabulous mother.
Holly plans to be a hands on mother and said her unborn daughter has already changed her life.
She said: ''Truthfully, being pregnant is changing me as a person. Each day is part of this amazing journey that has completely shifted the focus of my life and made me reevaluate my personal and professional goals. I want my daughter to be proud of me and look up to me. I think early on in my pregnancy I realised that to be the mom I want to be, I had to change my life, and that's what I'm doing.
''I want to work on projects that I feel passionate about and do things that are fun and challenging. I would love to do a live musical. I'm not interested in doing the same thing over and over or the fame and exposure that comes with it. When people keep doing that, they just end up doing the same dumb stuff again and again.''
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Pseudomembranous colitis
Pseudomembranous colitis is infection of the large intestine (colon) with an overgrowth of Clostridium difficile bacteria.
Alternative Names
Antibiotic-associated colitis; Colitis - pseudomembranous; Necrotizing colitis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The Clostridium difficile bacteria is normally present in the intestine. However, it may overgrow when antibiotics are taken. The bacteria release a powerful toxin that causes the symptoms. The lining of the colon becomes inflamed and bleeds, and takes on a characteristic appearance called pseudomembranes.
Ampicillin, clindamycin, and cephalosporins are the most common antibiotics associated with this disease in children. Pseudomembranous colitis is rare in infants younger than 12 months old because they have protective antibodies from the mother and because the toxin does not cause disease in most infants.
Most cases of pseudomembranous colitis happen when a person is in the hospital, because the bacteria can spread from one patient to another.
Risk factors include:
- Advanced age
- Antibiotic use
- Chemotherapy
- Medications that suppress the immune system
- Recent surgery
- Personal history of pseudomembranous colitis
- Abdominal cramps (mild to severe)
- Bloody stools
- Fever
- Urge to have a bowel movement
- Watery diarrhea (often five to 10 times per day)
Signs and tests
Either or both of the following tests will confirm the disorder:
- Colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Immunoassay for C. difficile toxin in the stool
The antibiotic or other medicine causing the condition should be stopped. Metronidazole is usually used to treat the disorder, but vancomycin or rifaximin may also be used.
Electrolyte solutions or fluids given through a vein may be needed to treat dehydration due to diarrhea. In rare cases, surgery is needed to treat infections that get worse or do not respond to antibiotics.
Expectations (prognosis)
If there are no complications, the outlook is generally good. However, up to 20% of infections may return, requiring additional treatment.
- Dehydration with electrolyte imbalance
- Perforation of (hole through) the colon
- Toxic megacolon
Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if the following symptoms occur:
- Bloody stools after taking antibiotics
- Five or more episodes of diarrhea per day for more than 1-2 days
- Severe abdominal pain
- Signs of dehydration (dry skin, dry mouth, glassy appearance of the eyes, sunken soft spots on top of head in infants, rapid pulse, confusion, excessive tiredness)
People who have had pseudomembranous colitis should inform their doctors before taking antibiotics again.
Aslam S. An update on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Clostridium difficile-associated disease. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. Jun 2006;35(2):315-335.
Bartlett JG. Clostridial infections. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa : Saunders Elsevier; 2007: chap 319.
Thielman NM, Wilson KH. Antibiotic-associated colitis. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 96.
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; George F Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, San Diego, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.


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Ezell's Chicken. There are several locations in the Seattle area, this one is located in Woodinville. They have awesome fried chicken. Really crispy and tender. You can choose to get spicy or regular. My husband is not a fried chicken guy, but he loves Ezell's. We just ordered enough for a snack because we wanted to save our appetite for dinner and we were on our way to get ice-cream. We ordered 1 pound of chicken strips (came with 2 dinner rolls), which fed DH and both kids. I ordered the 2 piece dark meat: leg and thigh (with dinner roll). We really enjoyed the chicken. I didn't pay much attention to the flavor, I just noticed how crunchy and tender it was and that they rival KFC. Too bad Ezell's is not close by, or maybe it's a good thing. :) In the past, DH had ordered the spicy chicken strips and those were flavorful.
Snoqualmie Ice Cream Cafe is located in Maltby, WA. That is where they make all their wonderful ice-cream They do tours for school groups, but there is a self-guided walking tour in their garden, which is quite small. Unfortunately, they do not do tours inside the actual factory. I think they might be working on getting a permit for that or they just don't allow it so the ice-cream doesn't get contaminated. The cafe serves coffee, espresso, and sandwiches. They are growing their own lavender farm, so they had a couple of lavender flavored ice-creams, but I didn't get a chance to try those. There is also a geocache in the garden, so look for that one too. For Mother's Day, they were upgrading a one scoop of ice cream to a sundae for moms.
I don't have much of a review for this cafe because all I tried was a scoop of the Kahlua Almond Fudge, which was pretty good. DH ordered a 2 scoop cone: Coconut and Cherry Amaretto Chip. He liked the flavor combination. They sell their ice-cream at retail stores too.
For dinner we went to Wild Fin. They were gifting all moms with a little plant. I received an African Marigold.
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The corporation may prescribe by regulation actuarial assumptions which may be used by a plan actuary in determining the unfunded vested benefits of a plan for purposes of determining an employer's withdrawal liability under this part. Withdrawal liability under this part shall be determined by each plan on the basis of—
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Longboat Key Police Officer Randy Thompson was recently recognized by the Saramana Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Thompson was one of eight law-enforcement officers from seven local departments honored with certificates and medals at the group's luncheon Friday, April 9, at the Lido Key Holiday Inn.
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The 7,500 fans that headed into the Xcel Energy Center Sunday morning to catch a glimpse of the future of the Minnesota Wild were treated to some excellent hockey as the White squad worked a 4-3 win over team Green. The score wasn't as important as the names on the backs of the practice jerseys.
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Mikael Granlund scored twice for team Green and displayed excellent ice vision connecting on tic-tac-toe passes to linemates Jason Zucher and Justin Fontaine. Rookie blue liner Matt Dumba provided the oohs and aahs with his physical play sending Kris Foucault to the ice.
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Saturday, The Great Plate Bar & Grill in Tracy offered a free spaghetti lunch to families that included children with special needs.
"We want to be a part of the community that helps others. We want to do something special for the kids, we are about family too." General Manager Gerardo Suarez said.
Iwa Perez, marketing director for The Great Plate contacted Case For Kids — a non-profit agency benefitting foster children — to invite all of the children participating in the Crowns and Cases Special Needs Pageant to attend a fun Easter event. The Crowns and Cases pageant is May 3 at 6 p.m. at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave, and features all contestants with special needs.
Perez also reached out to BNI Tracy Givers, a local group of business owners, who donated all of the baskets filled with goodies for the kids. The Great Plate provided the food and a special Easter bunny photo experience.
The Miss San Joaquin County Organization also had their titleholders — including Emily McNiel, Miss Sunrise Seaport 2014 — on hand to help serve food, visit with children, and pass out baskets.
"These kids are great," McNiel, who will compete in the Miss California pageant in June, said. "We have been working with them for our upcoming Special Needs pageant and they have truly embraced the activities we do just to include them. The parents have been so grateful and excited that the community businesses have been so giving to their children."
The restaurant pledged to continue to support community causes.
"It's not going to stop here," Perez said. "This is just the beginning of how we want to stay a part of this community. But today was definitely worth every smile."
• Lori Souza is the founder of Case for Kids and a Tracy native.