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New York's top kosher steakhouse is, without a doubt, Prime Grill (60 East 49th Street; New York, NY 10017; Telephone: 212.692.9292). But, do not take my word for it! Many well known actors, politicians, top business leaders, even those who need not worry about eating kosher, find their way to this eatery. In fact, as Executive Chef David Koloktin puts it, some of New York's biggest business deals were hammered out during many a lunch at Prime Grill's tables.
On this occasion SYR had the Smoked Black Cod, for an appetizer. It was served with poached egg, toasted curry couscous cake, shiitake mushroom chips and champagne vinaigrette. I ordered their Classic Beef Tartar served over beef-carpaccio with citrus-caper vinaigrette, sun dried tomatoes & pistachio baked crustini. Superb selections, both!
For the main dish I had a Delmonico with Peppercorn Sauce, Tobacco Onion Rings, mixed greens and a marrow bone. SYR had her favorite, the 14oz Ladies Cut with Yukon Gold Potatoes and we both shared the Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes. Again, the artistry (both in the presentation and the perfect, just right, flavors) of the kitchen staff under Chef David's direction was astounding! But… I still plan to come back on a Thursday evening for the special on my personal favorite the Black Angus Beef.
We washed it all down with a delightful 2006 Baron Herzog Cabernet Sauvignon. For dessert SYR ordered a Caramelized Banana Tart with Vanilla Cream and Bacardi Coconut Sorbet while I had the Warm Chocolate Cake consisting of Molten Chocolate Cake and Vanilla Ice Cream. She had a coffee, while I sipped a slightly warmed up glass of Luis Royer Cognac XO (European Style!).
All in all a perfect dinner, but… you expect that at Prime Grill.


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Episode 122: The Lake Malfunction [Mr. Turner; Nightcrawler; The Films of 1987]
It's Episode 122 of In the Mood for Podcast, a British-based film podcast hosted by Calum Reed of Ultimate Addict and Pete Sheppard of In the Mood for Blog.
This week we're going retro again, as the Red Light District is back for its monthly outing, bringing news of an amibitious take on spirituality and a French poison-pen mystery, while a BAFTA-winning Maggie Smith performance and a glorious turn by Anne Bancroft turn the discussion to the year of 1987, in which we discuss the qualities of Holly Hunter, Olympia Dukakis, Jack Nicholson, and more! Current releases reviewed include the much-delayed "Charlie Countryman," Polish surgery procedural "Bogowie," and Dan Gilroy's "Nightcrawler," which had Seydoux repercussions for Jake Gyllenhaal. After that, attention is drawn to the painterly attributes of Mike Leigh's "Mr. Turner," but did either of us respond to the grunts and thrusts of Cannes Best Actor winner Timothy Spall? We engage in a brief hum-a-long of the film's score, before taking the opportunity to discuss our favourite flicks based on the lives of artists, which includes talk of a Ken Russell biopic, a Tarkovsky epic, and a rare moment of non-objectification afforded to Emmanuelle Beart. There's time to bitch about the running times of recent films in the wake of next week's near three-hour "Interstellar," while there are some rare kind words about Shia LaBoeuf, and an Adidas tracksuit unexpectedly provides a retrospective Huston Problem. Elsewhere, one of this week's performers is unfavourably compared to Danny DeVito, the appeal of Mads Mikkelsen's blondeness is swiftly dismissed by Cal, and the very thought of Lake Bell causes Pete to malfunction.
- British Independent Film Award nominations are announced
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- Nightcrawler
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Closing Segment: Our take on Mike Leigh's biographical drama "Mr. Turner," and discussing films based on the lives of artists!
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LANCASTER — Joseph J. Mulé says public libraries have been trying to expand their e-book collections dramatically, but publishers aren't on the same page.
Mulé, director of Thayer Memorial Library in Lancaster, said more library patrons are trying to borrow e-books but many big publishing companies won't sell them to libraries out of business concerns. And publishers that do sell e-books to libraries do so at steep prices.
"We can't meet the demand," said Mulé.
He said his library might have seven licenses for an e-book on hand when demand is in the hundreds.
He said the issue is not lack of funding or knowledge on the part of libraries but difficulties getting publishers to consider a deal.
Publishing companies HarperCollins, the Hachette Book Group, Macmillan, Penguin, Random House and Simon & Schuster are known as the "big six." Half of them won't sell e-books to libraries, although all still sell traditional books.
Random House and HarperCollins sell e-books to libraries. Macmillian will begin the practice on Friday — but not to library consortiums.
Penguin stopped selling e-books to libraries in November 2011. The Hachette Book Group and Simon & Schuster do not sell e-books to libraries.
Thayer Memorial Library is one of 150 members of the Central/Western Massachusetts Automated Resource Sharing Inc. (C/W MARS) library consortium, which provides public libraries with access to the OverDrive e-book catalog. Cynthia Laino, access services associate with C/W MARS, coordinates the OverDrive digital books collection.
"Unfortunately, we cannot meet a lot of the needs of library patrons because we cannot get the books they are looking for," said Laino.
She said a co-worker who has several degrees says she wishes she had a law degree to help her wade through the thick contracts publishers are presenting to them.
Instead of physical copies, libraries buy one or more "licenses" for different e-books. A license can be lent to one patron at a time only.
There is no consistency between publishers. Each license HarperCollins sells to libraries can be checked out 26 times before it is deleted. The price is the same as what a retail customer pays, but libraries need to buy new copies once they are used up.
Random House sells its e-book licenses indefinitely, but Laino said the price goes up about three times what a printed copy goes for, usually around $85 a pop.
She said the reason Penguin pulled out of the library e-book market is that Amazon made an update to its Kindle e-reader to allow them to access library books. Before that, its e-book licenses lasted forever and many were in the $8 range.
"That's why it was so great to have them as part of the OverDrive collection," said Laino.
Phone and email requests for comment to the Hachette Book Group, Macmillan and Penguin were not returned.
A 2012 report from the American Library Association indicates Penguin officials want to work with libraries, but publishers are concerned e-books that can be accessed for free online will hurt sales.
A statement released by the Association of American Publishers in September said "e-lending" is a new, complex problem, and that while libraries can discuss the issue together, antitrust regulations prevent the publishers from doing the same.
"I sympathize with them. Everyone's got to eat dinner and pay the rent," said Mulé. He said he's hoping for some kind of solution that would give libraries access to more e-books and allow publishers to make a profit.
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Update: At 14:32 UTC (11:32 Eastern Time today), Syrian networks started to re-establish connections with the Internet. In an e-mail to Ars, CloudFlare CEO Matthew Prince said, that "beginning this morning we began to see the country's network come back online. We have confirmed that the BGP routes have been reestablished and we are seeing Web requests again to CloudFlare's network from both wired and mobile devices."
Just after noon Damascus time on Thursday, the government-owned Syrian Telecommunications Establishment essentially deleted the whole country from the Internet's routing tables, blocking all inbound and outbound network traffic. Rather than the result of terrorist attacks, as the government claimed on state television, the blackout was a well-rehearsed and deliberate act intended to deny connection to Syria's citizens and the opposition forces currently trying to topple the regime of President Bashar Al-Assad.
Five Syrian networks, identified by their IP address prefixes, were reachable over the network connections of Indian telecom provider Tata Communications until late Thursday. The Syrian government's previous network monitoring company, BGPMon, reported that the country was 100 percent offline by 1:45 AM Damascus time Friday morning, until 4:30 PM on December 1 when connections were restored. There were also reports of widespread landline and cellular phone service outages.
That didn't mean that there was no way for Syrian citizens to connect to the outside world. And the US State Department provided communications equipment to "dozens" of local councils in areas of Syria no longer under government control in order to bypass Syria's government-controlled networks.
But the Internet blackout in Syria was much more complete than the similar government-directed blocking of communications by former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak's regime in January. That's probably because the Assad regime has been honing its network warfare skills for some time and preparing a plan for a complete network shutdown—staging two dress-rehearsals just in the last week.
Creating a chokepoint
Syria has been moving toward consolidating its network traffic since the summer of this year, increasingly shifting its network routes as sanctions from the US and European Union blocked western telecommunications companies from continuing to do business with Syria. Since August, the Syrian Telecommunications Establishment has also tried to reduce its reliance on Ankara-based Turk Telecom as tensions have risen between the Turkish and Syrian governments.
Turk Telecom has still handled a very small percentage of Syria's traffic over its terrestrial cable link, but the vast majority of Syria's network routes were being handled via undersea cable links from Tartous, Syria to Lebanon and by Hong Kong based PCCW. "Almost all [of Syria's network traffic] was via PCCW delivered out of Europe," said Tom Paseka, a lead network engineer for CloudFlare, in an exchange of emails with Ars Technica. Tata Communications and Telecom Italia also continued to provide some small amount of network connectivity as well, though many of the IP addresses served by Tata were actually hosted outside of Syria.
That centralization of the nation's Internet traffic gave the Assad regime a much greater level of control over communications with the outside world. And it took place as the government—which already has used deep packet inspection technology to track citizens' use of the Internet—began to use its control over the national Internet infrastructure as a weapon. In May it was discovered that government agents were using servers in Damascus (hosted through Tata Communications) as part of an effort to install malware on dissident's computers to monitor their Internet activities.
In July, the Syrian Telecommunications Establishment changed routing tables, causing (either accidentally or deliberately) a 40-minute long nationwide Internet outage. But otherwise, Syria's Internet traffic remained relatively stable despite the violence and upheaval within the country—until this week, which began with two network blackouts lasting about 15 minutes each, according to traffic data from multiple content delivery networks and network monitoring companies.
On the first occasion—Sunday, November 25—network traffic from Syria dropped to about 13 percent of its normal levels, according to CloudFlare CEO Matthew Prince. The second outage, on November 27, resulted in an even more significant drop, with traffic reduced to 0.2 percent of its usual levels. These now appear to have been test runs to prepare for a full-blown shutdown of the country's Internet presence.
Pulling the noose tight
At noon Damascus time on Thursday, the Syrian Telecommunications Establishment began another shutdown. First, the routing advertisements being sent for Syria's networks over the Border Gateway Protocol via PCCW were withdrawn, and then each of the other connections was shut down in succession. A CloudFlare network engineer recorded the changes in routing advertisements as they disappeared:
When asked if there was any sign that Syria's routers updated the routing maps themselves or if they simply shut routers off, Paseka told Ars, "We are unable to tell as we are a few hops removed. All we can tell is the routes were withdrawn. It's likely they shut down the BGP neighbors"—the routers that were set to peer with each of the networks. In just a few moments, everything within Syria was cut off, including the government's own networks.
Since the shutdown, a number of organizations have been advertising phone numbers that Syrian citizens can dial with modems to connect to the Internet and circumvent the government's shutdown. The Electronic Frontier Foundation posted phone numbers for dial-up Internet access through the Internet collective Telecomix. And in a post to Google+, a Google spokesperson announced that the Speak2Tweet service the company created with Twitter during the Egyptian Internet blackout was available to Syrians lucky enough to still have landline or cellular phone service. The service turns voice mail messages left at one of Google's phone numbers into audio files hosted on Google and linked in a Twitter post.
But it appeared that few Syrian citizens had access to working landlines or cell phones to use any of these services. Furthermore, the Syrian government has already demonstrated that it tracks satellite communications. A British reporter and French photojournalist were killed in Homs in February after the Syrian military "'locked on' to their satellite phone signals and attacked the buildings from which they were coming," the Telegraph reported.
That means that citizens trying to circumvent the blackout—whether the government admits to it being under their control or not—may place themselves at even greater risk of surveillance and detection. As the pressure on the Assad regime builds, that risk may be more than most citizens—no matter what their status or wealth—are willing to take on.


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"I spent a career carrying typically either a M16, and later a M4 carbine," he said. "And a M4 carbine fires a .223 caliber round, which is 5.56 millimeters, at about 3,000 feet per second. When it hits a human body, the effects are devastating. It's designed to do that. That's what our soldiers ought to carry."
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Channel Surfing
May 17, 2011
Regular reader Mitchell Hadley has launched a new blog about classic television, called It's About TV. Not much content there yet, but elsewhere Hadley has a long piece on the history of "Amahl and the Night Visitors," the "first made-for-TV opera," which should serve as a preview of things to come. Hopefully It's About TV will take the place of the lamented TV Obscurities blog, which has kept its promise of going dark.
Also newly blogging: radio and television historian Martin Grams, Jr. I enjoyed Grams's most recent piece, on the history of the 1966-1968 Batman TV series, which (like his books) draws on extensive archival research. Indeed, because of the source, it's more a history of the Batman that wasn't: actors who almost guest-starred as Batvillains (Greer Garson?!), movie sequels that weren't (Batman vs. Godzilla?), off-screen shenanigans (Shelley Winters was a bitch). Grams explains why John Astin briefly replaced Frank Gorshin as the Riddler, and reprints a survey of the popularity of the series' recurring villains, which Catwoman wins by a wide margin (crotch vote!) .
In his Twilight Zone episode guide, Grams deliberately avoided critiquing the series, but he pronounces the sixties Batman "stupid." He prefers the recent Christopher Nolan films. I wish he'd expand those opinions into a longer editorial. I adored the Adam West/Burt Ward Batman when I was a kid, but I have to admit that I wasn't as impressed when I stumbled across it again during college. And while I thought Batman Begins was awful, I liked most of The Dark Knight. So I guess I'm ambivalent, or agnostic, on the subject of screen Batmen.
Grams's essay includes scans of about a half-dozen documents from Batman's production files, which are taken from his personal collection of some 3,000 such items. Those are fascinating to look at, and come with a hilarious screed warning "obsessed fan boys" (shouldn't that be one word?) not to bother asking for copies. Grams doesn't say where he acquired these documents, but I'd wager that they come from to the archives of the University of Wyoming, which holds the papers of Batman executive producer William Dozier. (If you're wondering, why Wyoming? I'm told it's simply because for a while the archives there were actively soliciting the papers of people who worked in movies and television.) I'm somewhat less clear about why an individual would want to amass a roomful of paperwork on a TV show he doesn't even like.
I just noticed this small but remarkable trove of behind-the-scenes photos from The Andy Griffith Show. It's been around for a couple of years, but now the people responsible for it are on Facebook, apparently with some new images that are exclusive there. (That link probably won't work unless you're a member of Facebook, and already signed in). Andy Griffith Show director (and former character actor) Bob Sweeney is prominent in a number of the photos, and I wonder if perhaps they originated from his personal collection.
Related to that is this wonderful, thorough site devoted to the Desilu (formerly RKO) backlot, where The Andy Griffith Show was filmed. You may tear up when you see downtown in various stages of disrepair, prior to its demolition in 1976, on this page.
I've taken the liberty of reproducing a favorite photo below, from the 1963 episode "Mountain Wedding." Andy looks like I feel most days.


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Red Sox - 000 140 000 - 5 9 0Matsuzaka was four outs away from a no-hitter when Juan Castro lifted a little flair into short field. Marco Scutaro could not grab it and it fell for a single. Dice: 8-1-0-4-5, 112.
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The hit came right after Adrian Beltre made a phenominal diving catch to his left at third, then got up and fired a bullet to first, doubling off Carlos Ruiz, who had walked. (Matsuzaka snared a smoking liner off the bat of Jayson Werth to end the seventh inning.)
The Sox put the game away with three two-out hits in the fifth -- J.D. Drew's RBI single, David Ortiz's RBI double, and Beltre's 2-RBI double.
Daniel Bard pitched the ninth, getting the Phillies to hit three ground balls to Dustin Pedroia.
The Rays won and the Yankees (now 5 GB) and Blue Jays (now 7 GB) lost. The Red Sox remain 8.5 GB.
Jacoby Ellsbury returns to the lineup for the first time since April 11. To make room on the roster, Jonathan Van Every (who is out of options), was designated for assignment and will be exposed to waivers.Ellsbury, CF
Pedroia, 2B
Drew, RF
Ortiz, 1B
Beltre, 3B
Hermida, LF
Varitek, C
Scutaro, SS
Matsuzaka, P
Kevin Youkilis has reached base in 21 straight games, but David Ortiz gets the start at first base.
Matsuzaka complained about Victor Martinez's pitch-calling after his last start (PA: "That did not sit well in the clubhouse"), so we'll see how Dice does with Jason Varitek today.
May 22, 1957: The Red Sox set an American League record by hitting four home runs in the sixth inning. Gene Mauch, Ted Williams, Dick Gernert, and Frank Malzone go deep off Cleveland's Cal McLish within a span of 16 pitches. (Williams had helped set the AL record in 1940, with Jimmie Foxx, Joe Cronin, and Jim Tabor.)
May 22, 1977: The Red Sox and Brewers tie a major-league record when they combine for 11 home runs (Lynn (2), Hobson, Evans, Scott, and Yaz for Boston). Evans's blast clears the new upper section of the CF wall, about 20 feet to the right of the flag pole. Boomer's tater is a grand slam. Boston wins 14-10. It's the first game of a doubleheader; the Sox get only two hits in the nightcap and are shutout 6-0.
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We meet at the Church Building (details here) for our Sunday Service starting at 10am. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team who will be wearing a Welcome lanyard.
We serve tea, coffee and biscuits from 10am, before the service begins. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.
Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets in the main foyer.
The main service begins at 10am with a warm welcome from one of our team members. Then follows a time of sung worship, led by our band. We typically have 2 or 3 songs lasting approximately 20 minutes. Sometimes a person might pray out loud or read a small passage from the bible. Sometimes people share things that they believe God is saying to the whole church family. This might seem strange the first time you hear it but it's all part of our connecting with God. We then share news and notices, usually about what's going on in the life of the church. One of our leaders will then give a sermon that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. We then finish with a final worship song. Sometimes there is an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service.
We have a great programme lined up for kids of all ages:
Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome, songs and notices. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. At the end of the notices someone will announce that it's time for the younger members to go to their various groups. You will need to go with your children to their groups and register them as part of our child safety policy. Whilst you are dropping your kids off at their groups, we pause to take time to chat to someone sitting near or next to us, giving folk a chance to come back before the sermon begins.
The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games and free play. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes.
While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. Check out Small Groups and see if there's one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.
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Dr. Jeff Hersh: Can MS strike at a young age?
Q: My 28-year-old neighbor was just diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Isn't it unusual to get this disease at such a young age?
A: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system (CNS, made up of the brain, spinal cord and the nerves to the eyes, the optic nerves). The CNS controls many body functions by sending electrical impulses through long nerve fibers (axons), which are insulated with myelin. MS is thought to be an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks this myelin coating causing inflammation (demyelization). Think of this like the light switches in your house which send electrical signals through insulated wires to turn the lights on; if the insulation comes off the wires the signals will not be transmitted correctly and the lights will not work properly.
There are many other diseases that can affect the myelin sheath. MS is differentiated from these in that it occurs "over space and time." This means:
- It affects at least two areas of the CNS, demonstrated by symptoms implicating at least two different areas of the CNS, an MRI (the best imaging test to diagnose MS) showing lesions in at least two separate locations or having the cerebral spinal fluid demonstrate certain antibodies.
- It does so during at least two different time periods, demonstrated by having clinical episodes separated by at least 30 days or MRI findings showing different lesions at least 30 days apart.
MS is not an inherited condition, but the predisposition to possibly get it is inherited. For example there is a 35 percent chance that someone's identical twin will develop MS if they do. MS is virtually unheard of in some ethnic groups (such as Eskimos or Bantus), but is not uncommon in others (it is more common in Caucasians). Overall MS affects about 2 per 1,000 Americans over their lifetime.
MS is twice as common in women, and has an average age of onset of 35 (typically between 20 and 50), so your neighbor's age at diagnosis is not unusual. MS may be "triggered" in susceptible people by something that stimulates their immune system in a particular way; for example, certain viral infections have been identified as possible triggers. It has also been noted that living in certain geographical locations is a risk factor, with the prevalence of this disease being greater the further from the equator someone lives. This may be due to environmental factors, the types of viruses (or other infections) that the patient is likely to be exposed to, or other reasons (for example it is theorized that sunlight exposure may be somewhat protective).
Any part of the CNS can be affected by MS. The specific symptoms a patient develops depends on what part of their CNS is affected. Since the CNS controls so many body functions [the sense of touch, the other senses, motor muscles (skeletal muscles that move the body as well as muscles responsible for urination, defecation, etc.), cognition, balance, etc.] there are many possible symptoms that can occur:
- The sense of touch is affected in 46 percent of patients, vision in 33 percent, balance in 30 percent and motor nerves (manifesting as weakness or even paralysis) in 26 percent; many people have more than one set of nerves affected, so this adds up to more than 100 percent.
- Heat sensitivity commonly occurs in MS patients.
- Some patients develop an "electric-shock" sensation brought on by certain head movements.
- Less specific symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, changes in cognition or depression can also occur.
- Optic neuritis (inflammation of the nerve behind the eye that carries the electrical signals to the brain allowing us to see) affects almost 50 percent of people with MS, and symptoms from it (decreased visual acuity or even blindness in the affected eye or eyes) are the patient's first MS symptoms in 1 in 200 cases.
MS is categorized into different subsets of disease. Relapsing remitting (RR) MS is the most common, accounting for 70-90 percent of cases. The course of RR MS is acute symptomatic attacks (usually lasting weeks to months and often requiring treatment) which resolve with little or no residual effects.
Many patients with RR MS go on to develop secondary progressive MS, where the symptoms do not completely resolve between attacks; the average time from the initial symptoms of RR MS to developing secondary progressive MS is 15-20 years.
About 10-20 percent of patients present with primary progressive MS, where their initial symptoms do not resolve and they eventually develop other progressive symptoms.
Systems have been developed to help quantify the severity and frequency of a patient's symptoms. These are useful to help track the course of a patient's disease as well as to help guide treatment.
MS is treated with medications to control the immune system to minimize inflammation (for example high dose steroid treatment). There are many disease-modulating treatments available; the specific medication that is best for an individual patient needs to be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Overall, people with MS have an almost normal life expectancy, although many do become disabled from their disease. About 90 percent of people diagnosed with MS can still walk 10 years after their diagnosis and 75 percent can still walk 15 years after diagnosis. Forty percent of MS patients have no significant disruption of their normal activities.
If you have symptoms suggestive of a MS you should seek immediate medical care. However, since MS requires the disease to be spread "over space and time," a diagnosis of MS cannot be made from an initial episode; it is therefore important to be closely followed by a neurologist. Many treatments have been developed for MS and active research is underway looking to improve on these treatment options and hopefully to find a cure.
Jeff Hersh, PhD, MD, FAAP, FACP, FAAEP, M.D., can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Happy Halloween! I know I'm getting this in under the wire (it's already after midnight here in France…but it's still the 31st in North America, right? Right!). I really wanted to get one more MoFo post in before the end…
It's been such a crazy trip! This is my 24th post this month, about twice what I usually do. I admit that it'll be much easier to keep up with my favourite vegan food blogs now that it's over and my Blogger reader will no longer be screaming triple digits at me, but how fun has this been? Spreading the Vegan gospel all over the blogosphere…Amen!
For my last MoFo post, I'd like to share one of our preferred recipes here at the Fish household. It's not a quickie by any means (recipe you freaks), but it's delicious and healthy :
This is from a recipe I veganized from one of my monster-in-law's Femme Actuelle magazines. The original called for beef stock, and rather than spinach you were to add sautéed duck. Yuck. If you've ever made risotto before, you know it falls into the "good things come to those who wait" category. This is just bursting with flavour and makes for a lovely main dish with a crispy salad to start, or a satisfying accompaniment. Just be warned, you'll be standing in front of your stove stirring for a nearly half an hourish…
- 2 cups sliced button mushrooms
- a bit more than a pound (300g) fresh spinach, washed & destemmed
- olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 generous cups red wine
- 5 cups veggie stock (or water with a veggie bouillon cube if your me)
- 1.5 cups Arborio rice
Pour one cup of the red wine in a lovely glass. Take a sip. Continue sipping throughout the preparation of this recipe. Now reserve the other cup for the risotto.
Sautée your mushrooms in a frying pan until they begin to shrivel up a bit (I don't use oil here, as they'll be swimming in their own juices soon enough. Just keep an eye one them.). Add a little salt and pepper, and once they are cooked through add your spinach. Stir from time to time to be sure that it all wilts a little, but not too much. Once it is a bright green color turn off the heat and set aside.
Have your veggie stock or bouillon water handy and warm. You'll need it in a minute. Heat a little olive oil and sautée the onion until it's translucent. Now add your garlic and maybe a little pepper or some herbs. I toss in some crumbled herbs de province. Add the red wine and let it reduce for a minute or so (you might have to turn the heat up here). Now add your rice. Here comes the labour-intensive part : get ready to stir! Keep stirring the rice until most of the wine is soaked up, and now just keep adding the veggie stock, about 3/4 cup at a time or so, continually stirring. Add more stock as the rice soaks it up. You'll probably be waiting about 5 to 10 minutes before each addition, depending on how hot your burner is (turn it up if it's not soaking fast enough). This can be boring, but it's so delicious you'll be glad you spent the time on it. Don't get all worried if at the end it seems rather creamy – risotto is creamy! Once you've added all your liquid, turn off the heat and give it one last stir, then let it sit for about 5 or 10 minutes. And voila!
Bon appétit! I think I'm going to spend the next few days trying to catch up a little on my blog reading!


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Cities of Europe
About Italy
If you're looking for a stellar, budget-conscious tour that provides a quick yet comprehensive sampler of Europe, this is a party you'll want to join. We'll hit up five countries in 13 days and take the time to drink in all the highlights in famous cities like Paris, Rome, Venice, London, and more. Enjoy comfortable train travel between locations and soak up the experience of seeing Europe with a small group. This continent has never felt so small.
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: Rome
Your Discover Moment: Florence
Your Discover Moment: Venice. Picnic in front of Eiffel Tower (Paris). Evening stroll to Piazzale Michelangelo (Florence). Orientation walks in Rome, Venice, and Munich. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Explore historic cities and their famous sites, sample regional wines and delicacies, hit five countries in 13 days, stroll the canals of Amsterdam, snap selfies in Italian piazzas and German beer halls.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Itinerary Notes
Please note that most 18-to-Thirtysomethings accommodation in Europe is multi-share. For more info, see the "About Accommodation" section under "Before You Go".
Important Notes
1. It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places.
2. In Europe it is very rare to find elevators in train stations, hotels or other public places. We use public transport on this trip, which means you will need to carry your luggage from platform to platform, in and out of trains and buses etc. and also possibly up several flights of stairs. You will also need to be able to stow your luggage safely on trains and buses. It is therefore essential that you pack light and bring luggage which is compact and lightweight, and which you can easily transport. The carrying of your luggage remains your responsibility at all times.
3. This trip has a fast-paced itinerary with some long transport days – please check the itinerary carefully before deciding if this trip suits your needs.
4. Please note that if you wish to visit popular museums such as the Vatican Museums (Sistine Chapel) and Villa Borghese in Rome, to avoid waiting in line for a long time (especially in high season May-September when it could be a question of hours!), it is advisable to reserve tickets in advance. Tickets can be reserved online at various websites including www.tickitaly.com.
Group Leader Description
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our CEOs (Chief Experience Officer). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects.
It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places. If you wish to take a guided city tour in any location our CEO will do their best to help you arrange this and pay locally.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 10.
Meals Included
9 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Eating is a big part of traveling. G Adventures understands the importance of breakfast to start your day, we strive to include a basic breakfast wherever possible. A typical breakfast may include toast, cereal, coffee and tea, however this may vary depending on the city. Should breakfast not be included, your CEO can suggest some local options.
Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip.
For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Train, metro, walking, plane.
About our Transportation
On this trip we will use local buses and trains for intercity transport and a mix of metro (subway), local bus, taxis and walking for transport between hotels and bus/train stations. Please be prepared to carry your own bags short distances (20-30 mins max) between hotels and transport, as well as to lift your bags on and off buses and trains. Please note that there is often limited luggage storage space on public transport.
As we rely heavily on public transportation during this trip, we ask you to be flexible for possible changes in the modes of transport and schedules, which may necessitate small itinerary changes.
Overnight train reservations will mostly be in 4-berth sleeper cars but may occasionally be on a 6-berth sleeper car. Bring earplugs and a sense of adventure!
Solo Travellers
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Simple hotels/hostels (11 nts, multi-share), overnight train (1 nt).
About Accommodation
The variety and local flavour of our accommodation is a favourite part of our European 18-to-Thirtysomethings trips. Although the properties we use are simply furnished and with few facilities, we base our choices on location, character and cleanliness. We will stay in a mixture of hotels, hostels, private rooms in local households and wooden cabins on the beach.
Some accommodation on this tour is multi-share on a single-sex basis. This may involve 4-6 group members sharing and even (on rare occasions) dormitory-style rooms for the whole group. The majority of accommodation will have shared bathroom facilities.
Couples: Please note that due to the types of accommodation used in Europe we are not able to take requests for double or matrimonial beds on this tour. Where we use multi-share hostels, couples will likely be split into separate rooms.
Joining Hotel
For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the G Adventures App or contact your travel agent.
Joining Instructions
Please note that day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned on this day. Upon arrival to the city on day 1 (or earlier if you have booked pre-accommodation with us), please make your way to the joining hotel (note that check-in time will be in the afternoon). Once you arrive at the hotel, look for a note or bulletin board in the reception with a note from your CEO. This note will give the details of your Welcome Meeting on day 1 (usually between 5pm and 7pm), where you will get a chance to meet your CEO and other travellers, as well as learn more about how the tour will run. If you don't see a note, please ask reception for details!
If you are arriving later and will miss the Welcome Meeting, your CEO will leave a note at reception for you with any information you may need, and with morning instructions for the next day.
From the airport:
Heathrow Airport – Take the Piccadilly Line directly to Kings Cross. The single fair to Kings Cross is £5.50 and the journey time is approximately 1 hour. From Kings Cross station, the hostel is a short walk.
Gatwick Airport – Take the Southern Railway or Gatwick Express to Victoria train station. From there you take the Victoria Line to Kings Cross and then you can walk the rest of the way.
London City Airport – Take the DLR (Docklands Light Rail) to Bank, there you change in the Northern Line and exit at Kings Cross. The overall journey time is approximately 50 minutes. The cost for a single DLR ticket is £4.00.
From major train stations:
King's Cross St. Pancras – If you arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras you can just walk up on Euston Road. Take Judd street on the left and the hostel is 100 meters along on the right hand side at Tavistock Place.
Euston – Euston station is only a 12 minute walk from our London hostel. Too much luggage? You can also hop on bus 168 and exit at Tavistock Square.
If you arrive at other major train stations, catch a train to either Kings Cross or Russell Square. When you exit at Russel Square walk across the road onto Marchmont Street. Go past the Marquis Cornwallis and Costa coffee. Then, turn right onto Tavistock place at the traffic lights. Hotel is on the left at number 37.
Arrival Complications
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, as soon as possible please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your CEO. If you are unable to get in touch with your CEO, please refer to our emergency contact details.
Emergency Contact
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local Representative (if one is listed below) or our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
G Adventures Office, London, UK
After hours emergency number: +44 7817 262559
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.
Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0344 272 0000
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
What to Take
You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible. We highly recommend using a backpack or light We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage. You must be prepared to carry your luggage up and down stairs, on and off transportation, and to hotels (max 15-20 mins.)
Packing List
Conservative Dress:
• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
• Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Required visas or vaccination certificates (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Health & Safety:
• Face masks (required)
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
• Rubber gloves
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap. Your CEO can also show you where the you can get your laundry done.
Visas and Entry Requirements
Contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. It is your responsibility to have the correct travel documentation. While we provide the following information in good faith, it is vital that you check yourself and understand that you are fully responsible for your own visa requirements.
All visitors to the EU (European Union) and EEC (European Economic Community) countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa to visit the Schengen area (see below), however they may not stay longer than three months in any 6-month period.
For other nationalities, travelling in Europe has been simplified with the introduction of the Schengen visa. As a visitor to the Schengen area (Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Portugal, Finland, Italy, Spain, France, Luxembourg, Sweden, Czech Republic, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland) you will enjoy the many advantages of this unified visa system. Generally speaking with a Schengen visa, you may enter one Schengen country and travel freely throughout the Schengen region during the validity of your visa. There are limited border controls at Schengen borders, if any at all.
Please note that the UK and Ireland are NOT part of the Schengen agreement.
A Schengen visa is applied for at the Embassy or Consulate of the Schengen country in which you will be spending the most nights on your trip to the Schengen space. If you are only visiting one country on your trip then you apply for your visa at the Consulate of this Schengen country.
Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
Money Exchange
Credit cards and debit cards are very useful for cash advances but you must remember to bring your PIN number (be aware that many ATM machines only accept 4-digit PINs). Both Cirrus and Plus system cards are the most widely accepted debit cards. Visa cards are the most widely accepted credit cards. While ATMs are commonly available, there are no guarantees that your credit or debit cards will actually work – Check with your bank. You should be aware when purchasing products or services on a credit card, that a fee usually applies.
Do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of money. A combination of Euros, traveller's cheques and cards is best. Avoid relying on traveller's cheques alone as these are less and less readily cashed as clients use them very little.
Always take more rather than less, as you don't want to spoil the trip by constantly feeling short of funds.
All countries on this trip use the Euro except for the UK, which used the Pound.
Emergency Fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
It is customary in Europe to leave a small tip for service providers, such as waiters, if you are pleased with the service (€1-2).
Tipping is an expected – though not compulsory – component of your tour program, and an expression of satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides. You may do this individually, or your CEO will offer to collect the money and tip as a group. Recommendations for tipping local guides would range from €3-5 per day, depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture.
Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline €30-40 per person, per week can be used.
Optional Activities
- Musée d'Orsay Visit (11EUR per person)
- Musée Rodin Visit (12EUR per person)
- Champs-Élysées Visit (Free)
- Sacre Coeur Visit (Free)
- The Louvre Visit (12-16EUR per person)
- Pantheon Visit
- Colosseum Visit (24EUR per person)
Vatican City
- Sistine Chapel (10EUR per person)
- Vatican City Visit (Free)
- Vatican Museum Visit (20EUR per person)
- Il Duomo di Firenze Visit (Free)
- Ponte Vecchio Visit
- Medici Chapels Visit (8EUR per person)
- Uffizi Gallery Visit (20.75EUR per person)
- David (Galleria dell'Accademia) Visit (22.50-26.50EUR per person)
- Murano and Burano Islands Visit (20EUR per person)
- Gondola Ride (80EUR per group)
- Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) Visit (17EUR per person)
Piazza San Marco
- Saint Mark's Square and Basilica Visit (Free)
Gallerie dell'Accademia
- Galleria dell'Accademia Visit (9EUR per person)
- Dachau Concentration Camp Visit
- Neuschwanstein Castle Visit (51EUR per person)
- Red Light District Visit
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that quite often we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please refer to the Physical and Culture Shock ratings in this dossier for trip specific information. For travellers over 70 years a completed Medical Form is required. G Adventures reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our CEO they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.
Safety and Security
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home – you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your CEO has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your CEO will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgment when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.
Protests and Demonstrations- Protests and demonstrations, even those that are well intended, have the potential to turn violent with no warning. Counter protests can also turn violent. Action by security forces to disperse demonstrators and protesters may occur at any time. If you are in an area where demonstrators or protesters are gathering, avoid the temptation of staying for a good photo opportunity and leave the area immediately.
Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards) have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).
Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk.
We take all prudent measures in relation to your safety. For ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling, please visit:
A Couple of Rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Planeterra Foundation - the non-profit partner of G Adventures
Planeterra International Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to turning travel into impact by helping local communities earn an income from tourism. Planeterra connects underserved local communities to the benefits of tourism by developing and supporting small community-owned businesses. These businesses support Indigenous people, empower women, grant youth access to employment opportunities, and protect the environment. Planeterra also works to ensure these businesses have a thriving customer base by integrating their projects into G Adventures' itineraries globally.
G Adventures is Planeterra's largest corporate donor, covering all operating costs, so 100% of your donation will bring opportunity to people in need.
G Adventures Dollar-a-day Program – Make Every Day Count – Turn your travel into impact with Planeterra Foundation.
Did you know? Most communities around the world do not benefit from tourism. Give back to the places you visit on your travels by creating opportunities for local people to earn an income, and protect the environment.
Make every day count by donating $1/day for the length of your trip, and join us in empowering the communities you will visit when you travel. 100% of your donation goes directly to Planeterra projects.
Local Dress
In Italy, shoulders should be covered while visiting churches and cathedrals. Ask your CEO for more specific advice.
After your travels, we want to hear from you! Your feedback information is so important to us that we'll give you 5% off the price of your next G Adventures trip if your feedback is completed on-line within 30 days of finishing your trip. Your tour evaluation will be e-mailed to you 24 hours after the conclusion of your trip. If you do not receive the tour evaluation link in the days after your tour has finished, please drop us a line at email@example.com and we will send it on to you.
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Minimum Age
Minimum age of 18 years for this trip.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Max Pax
Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.


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Faculty Detail
Campus Address
HSB 175L Zip 6823
(205) 934-0502
Other websites
Faculty Appointment(s)
Appointment Type
Clinical Pathology
Anatomic Pathology
Professor Emeritus
Graduate Biomedical Sciences Affiliations
Molecular and Cellular Pathology Program
Biographical Sketch
COLLEGES/POST-GRADUATE TRAINING BS 1967 Hampden-Sydney College, VA MD 1971 University of Virginia, VA 1971-73 Intern in Internal Medicine, Cleveland Metro General Hospital, OH 1975-79 Resident in Anatomic Pathology, Duke University Medical Center, NC 1976-77 NIH Fellow, Pathology, Duke University Medical Center, NC 1978-79 Fellow, Forensic Pathology, Duke University Medical Center, NC MILITARY SERVICE 1973-75 Lieutenant Commander, Medical Corps, USNR, Beaufort Naval Hospital HONORS AND AWARDS 1966 Omicron Delta Kappa 1970 Alpha Omega Alpha 1970 Raven Society 2002 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Parker J. Palmer "Courage to Teach" Award 2011 Association of Pathology Chairs Distinguished Achievement Award in Graduate Medical Education 2012 Academy of Laboratory Physicians and Scientists Gerald Evans Award for Outstanding Leadership and Service to the Society 2013 Best Doctors in America –Birmingham Magazine December 2013 issue ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS Professor and Vice Chair Section Head, Autopsy Pathology Residency Program Director Coursemaster, Pulmonary Module (MS1), School of Medicine Secondary Faculty, Department of Nutrition Sciences, School of Health Related Professionals Clinical Associate Professor, School of Allied Health/CLS HOSPITAL AND OTHER NON-ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS Laboratory Medical Director, Kirklin Clinic Laboratory Chair, Credentials Committee, University of Alabama Health System Consulting Pathologist, UH Nuclear Medicine Laboratory Associate Coroner/Medical Examiner, Jefferson County, Alabama
Society Memberships
Organization Name
Position Held
Org Link
Pulmonary Pathology Society
U.S. and Canadian Academy of Pathology
2 of 2 Next Last
Research/Clinical Interest
Residency Training – Competency-based residency training in Pathology. Pulmonary Pathology - New treatment protocols for Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis. Forensic Pathology – Using Forensic Pathology analysis models to identify under-reported lethal forces at work upon society and drive the implementation of preventive measures.
Selected Publications
Alexander CB, Bossen EH. Peripheral couplings in human skeletal muscle. Lab Invest 1978; 39(1):17-20.
Alexander CB, Burger PC, Goree JA. Dissecting aneurysms of the basilar artery 2 patients. Stroke 1979; 10(3):294-99.
Hood J, Wilson ER, Alexander CB, Flint A, Ho KJ. Lymphomatoid granulomatosis manifested as a mass in the cerebellopontine angle. Arch Neurology 1982; 39(5):319-20.
Alexander CB, McBay AJ, Hudson RP. Isopropanol and isopropanol deaths - ten years' experience. J Forensic Sci 1982;27(3):541-548.
Alexander CB, Croker BP, Bossen EH. Dermatomyositis with associated IgA deposition. Arch Pathol Lab Med 1982;106(9):449-51.
Vath RR, Alexander CB, Fulmer JD. The lymphocytic infiltrative lung diseases. Clinics in Chest Med 1982; 3(3):619-634.
Ruben E, Alexander CB. Duodenal mass in a 53-year-old man 30 years after colectomy for multiple polyposis. Ala J Med Sci 1982;19(4):432-35.
Ro YI, Alexander CB, Oh SJ. Multiple sclerosis and hypertrophic demyelinating peripheral neuropathy. Muscle Nerve 1983;6(4):312-16.
Oh SJ, Meyers GJ, Wilson ER Jr, Alexander CB. A benign form of reducing body myopathy. Muscle Nerve 1983;6(4):278-82.
Herrera GA, Alexander CB, de Moraes HP. Ultrastructural subtypes of pulmonary adenocarcinoma. A correlation with patient survival. Chest 1983;84(5):581-86.
Glasgow BJ, Tift JP, Alexander CB. Spontaneous primary dissecting coronary artery aneurysm. Report of two cases. Am J Forensic Med Pathol 1984;5(2):155-59.
Ho KJ, Herrera GA, Jones JM, Alexander CB. Small cell carcinoma of the esophagus: evidence for a unified histogenesis. Hum Pathol 1984;15(5):460-68.
Danilewitz M, Herrera GA, Kew MC, Mendelsohn D, Barnes S, Alexander CB, Hirschowitz BI, Spenney JG. Autonomous cholesterol biosynthesis in murine hepatoma: A receptor defect with normal coated pits. Cancer 1984; 54(8):1562-8.
Avery DM, Alexander CB, Gore H. Adenomatous endocervical hyperplasia resulting in myxometra. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1984;148(6):827-29.
Robinson CA Jr, Ketchum CH, Grizzle WE, Hall LM, Alexander CB. An abnormal lactate dehydrogenase isoenzyme pattern in a critically ill patient. Southern Med J 1984;77(7):921-23.
16. Tubbs PC, Robinson CA, Myszko D, Alexander CB. Evaluation of SYSMEX CC-800 automated blood cell counter. J Clin Lab Automation 1984;4:166.
Herrera GA, Alexander CB, Jones M. Ultrastructural characterization of pulmonary neoplasms I. The role of electron microscopy in characterization of the most common epithelial neoplasms. Surv Synth Pathol Res 1984; 3:520-46.
Alexander CB, Herrera GA, Jaffe K, Yu H. Black thyroid: clinical manifestations, ultrastructural findings and possible mechanisms. Hum Pathol 1985;16:72-78.
Breatnach E, Luna R, Rubin E, Alexander B. Malignant melanoma presenting a mass obstructing of the common bile duct. J CT 1985;9(2):177-80.
Herrera GA, Alexander CB, Jones M. Ultrastructural characterization of pulmonary neoplasms II. The role of electron microscopy in characterization of uncommon epithelial pulmonary neoplasms, metastatic neoplasms to and from lung and other tumors, including mesenchymal neoplasms. Surv Synth Pathol Res 1985;4:163-84.
Fraser RG, Barnes GT, Hickey N, Luna R, Katzenstein A, Alexander CB, McElvein R, Zorn G, Sabbagh E, Robinson CA. Potential value of digital radiography. Preliminary observations on the use of dual-energy subtraction in the evaluation of pulmonary nodules. Chest 1986;89(4 Suppl):249S-252S.
Fraser RG, Hickey NM, Niklason L, Sabbagh EA, Luna RF, Alexander CB, Robinson CA, Katzenstein A, Barnes GT. Calcification in pulmonary nodules: Detection with dual-energy digital radiography. Radiology 1986;160:595-601.
Heimburger DC, Krumdieck CL, Alexander CB, Birch R, Dill SR, Bailey WC. Localized folic acid deficiency and bronchial metaplasia in smokers: hypothesis and preliminary report. Nutrition International 1987;3(1):54-60.
Friedman SE, Dubovsky E, Dubovsky J, Alexander CB, Robinson CA, Sabbagh E, Barnes G, Fraser RG. The measurement of the mineral content of bone by energy subtraction digital radiography. Am J Roentgenol 1987; 149:1199-1202.
Heimburger DC, Alexander CB, Birch R, Butterworth CE, Bailey WC, Krumdieck DL. Improvement in bronchial squamous metaplasia in smokers treated with Folate and vitamin B12. JAMA 1988; 259:1525-30. Also published in JAMA, Edition Francaise 1988;13:595-604.
Jackson RM, Veal CF, Alexander CB, Brannen AL, Fulmer JD. Re-expansion pulmonary edema: A potential role for free radicals in its pathogenesis. Am Rev Resp Dis 1988;137(5):1165-71.
Jackson RM, Veal CF, Alexander CB, Brannen AL, Fulmer JD. Neutrophils in re-expansion pulmonary edema. J Appl Physiol 1988; 65(1):228-34.
Herrera GA, Turbat-Herrera EA, Alexander CB. Ultrastructural heterogeneity of pulmonary scar adenocarcinomas. A correlation with patients' survival. Ultra Pathol 1988;12:265-77.
Berstad A, Alexander CB, Weberg R, Serck-Hanssen A, Holland S, Hirschowitz BI. Antacids reduce Campylobacter pylori colonization without healing the gastritis in patients with non-ulcer dyspepsia and erosive prepyloric changes. Gastroenterology 1988;95:619-24.
Gammon RB, Bridges TA, Al-Nezir H, Alexander CB, Kennedy Jr, JI. Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia associated with systemic lupus erythematosus. Chest 1992;102(4):1171-4.
Morgan DE, Sanders C, McElvein RB, Nath H, Alexander CB. Intrapulmonary teratoma: A case report and review of the literature. J Thorac Imaging 1992;7(3):70-77.
Singh, SP, Nath H, Pinkard NB, Alexander, CB. Bronchioloalveolar carcinoma causing pulmonary hypertension: a unique manifestation. AJR 1994;162 (1):30-32.
Davis GG, Alexander CB, Brissie RM. A 15-year review of railway-related deaths in Jefferson County, Alabama. Am J Forensic Med Pathol 1997;18(4);363-368.
Alexander CB, Cooper RS. Risk in the Rockies: A training exercise in risk-based managed care contracting (ASCP Check Sample exercise CC 98-4). Clinical Chemistry 1998:38(4):43-61.
Davis GG, Alexander CB. A review of carisoprodol deaths in Jefferson Co., AL. South Med J 1998;91(8):726-730.
Alexander CB, McDonald JM. Cost-based (Part A) pathology physician services: Origin, current spectrum, and future. Clin Lab Med 1999;19(4):783-796.
deAndrade JA, Crow JP, Viera L, Alexander CB, Young CR, et al. Protein nitration, metabolites of reactive nitrogen species, and inflammation in lung allografts. Am J Resp Crit Care Med 2000;161(6):2035-2042.
Alexander CB. Deconstructing disease: A pathologist's perspective. Am Clin Lab 2000;19(3):4.
Weill D, McGiffin DC, Zorn GL, Alexander CB, Early L, Kirklin JK, Young, KR. The utility of open lung biopsy following lung transplantation. J Heart Lung Transpl 2000;19(9):852-857.
deAndrade JA, Christie JD, Alexander, CB, Young KR , McGiffin DC, Zorn G, Jackson RM. Association of reactive nitrogen species metabolites, myeloperoxidase , and airway inflammation in lung transplants. J Invest Med 2001;49(2):166-172.
Alexander CB. Trends in pathology graduate medical education. Human Path 2001;32(7):671-676.
Adams JE, Davis GG, Heidepriem RW, Alonso JE , Alexander CB. Analysis of the incidence of pelvic trauma in fatal automobile accidents. Am J Forensic Med Pathol 2002;23(2):132-136.
Folberg R, Antonioli DA, Alexander CB. Competency-based residency training in pathology: Challenges and opportunities. Human Path 2002;33(1):3-6.
Baldus S, Eiserich JP, Brennan ML, Jackson RM, Alexander CB, Freeman BA. Spatial mapping of pulmonary and vascular nitrotyrosine reveals the pivotal role of myeloperoxidase as a catalyst for tyrosine nitration in inflammatory diseases. Free Radical Biol Med 2002;33(7):1010-1019.
Zorn GL Jr, McGiffin DC, Young KR Jr, Alexander CB, Weill D, Kirklin JK. Pulmonary trans-plantation for advanced bronchioloalveolar carcinoma. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2003;125(1):45-8.
Aslan M, Ryan TM, Townes TM, Coward L, Kirk MC, Barnes S, Alexander CB, Rosenfeld SS, Freeman BA. Nitric oxide-dependent generation of reactive species in sickle cell disease. J Biol Chem 2003;278(6):4194-4204.
Adams JE, Davis GG, Alexander CB, Alonso JE. Pelvic trauma in rapidly fatal motor vehicle accidents. J of Orthopaedic Trauma 2003;17(6):406-410.
Hagood JS, Prabhakaran P, Kumbla P, Salazar L, MacEwen MW, Barker TA, Ortiz LA, Schoeb T, Siegal GP, Alexander CB, Pardo A, Selman M. Loss of Fibroblast Thy-1 expression correlates with lung fibrogenesis. Am J Pathol 2005;167:365-379.
Smith BR, Wells A, Alexander CB, Bovill E, Campbell S, Dasgupta A, Fung M, et. al. (for the Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists). Curriculum content and evaluation of resident competency in clinical pathology (laboratory medicine): A proposal. Am J Clin Pathol 2006;125 (Suppl 1):S5-S7.
Robboy SJ, Weintraub S, Horvath AE; Jensen BW; Alexander CB; Fody EP; Crawford JM; Clark JR; Cantor-Weinberg J, Joshi MG, Cohen MB, Prystowsky MB; Bean SM; Gupta S, Powell SZ, Speights VO; Gross DJ; Black-Schaffer WS; and additional members of the Workforce Project Work Group. Pathologist Workforce in the United States I. Development of a Predictive Model to Examine Factors Influencing Supply. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2013 Dec;137(12):1723-32.
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A thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test is a common blood test used to evaluate how well the thyroid gland is working. The thyroid gland is located at the lower front of the neck. TSH is produced by the pituitary, a pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain.
When the thyroid gland isn't producing enough thyroid hormone (a condition called hypothyroidism), the pituitary gland produces more TSH in an attempt to stimulate the thyroid and increase its production of thyroid hormones. If the pituitary gland isn't functioning properly, it may produce too little TSH, and this can result in hypothyroidism as well.
If the thyroid gland is producing too much thyroid hormone (a condition called hyperthyroidism), the pituitary gland produces less TSH in an attempt to decrease the thyroid's production of thyroid hormones.
Symptoms of hypothyroidism in children include tiredness or fatigue, dry skin, constipation, slow growth, and delayed pubertal development. Hyperthyroidism can cause unexpected weight loss, a rapid or irregular heartbeat, sweating, nervousness, and irritability.
In both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, the child may develop a goiter — a lump in the neck due to enlargement of the thyroid gland. Both conditions are treatable.
TSH testing is used to:
Your doctor may order a TSH test if your child has symptoms of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, or shows signs of an enlarged thyroid gland. The TSH test also may be ordered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of treatment if your child is being treated for a thyroid disorder.
TSH tests are routinely ordered for newborns in many states as part of the screening program to enable the prompt diagnosis and treatment of infants with congenital (present at birth) hypothyroidism.
Your child doesn't have to fast or limit activity before the test. However, some medications may affect test results. Check with your doctor to see if you should discontinue any medications until after the test. Extreme stress and acute or chronic illness also can affect TSH test results.
On the day of the test, it may help to have your child wear a T-shirt or short-sleeved shirt to allow easier access for the technician who will be drawing the blood.
A health professional will usually draw the blood from a vein. For an infant, the blood may be obtained by puncturing the heel with a small needle (lancet). If the blood is being drawn from a vein, the skin surface is cleaned with antiseptic and an elastic band (tourniquet) is placed around the upper arm to apply pressure and cause the veins to swell with blood. A needle is inserted into a vein (usually in the arm inside of the elbow or on the back of the hand) and blood is withdrawn and collected in a vial or syringe.
After the procedure, the elastic band is removed. Once the blood has been collected, the needle is removed and the area is covered with cotton or a bandage to stop the bleeding. Collecting the blood for the test will only take a few minutes.
Collecting a blood sample is only temporarily uncomfortable and feels like a quick pinprick. Afterward, there may be some mild bruising, which should go away in a day or so.
The blood sample will be processed by a machine. The results are commonly available within a day or two.
Whether your child's results are high or low, an abnormal TSH usually indicates an excess or deficiency in the amount of thyroid hormone available to his or her body. It does not, however, indicate what the specific problem is. To determine the cause, your doctor will usually do additional testing, such as measurement of the blood levels of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland itself.
The TSH test is considered a safe procedure. However, as with many medical tests, some problems can happen with having blood drawn. These include:
Having a blood test is relatively painless. Still, many children are afraid of needles. Explaining the test in terms your child can understand might help ease some of the fear.
Allow your child to ask the technician any questions he or she might have. Tell your child to try to relax and stay still during the procedure, as tensing muscles and moving can make it harder and more painful to draw blood. It also may help if your child looks away when the needle is being inserted into the skin.
If you have questions about the TSH test procedure, speak with your doctor. You can also talk to the technician before the procedure.


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Obama, Romney, PBS Let Americans Down Big Time
Obama: "The first role of the federal government is to keep the American people safe."
Romney: "We have a responsibility to protect the lives and liberties of our people, and that means a military second to none," he said. "I do not believe in cutting our military. I believe in maintaining the strength of America's military."
Based on these two comments from the debate last night, one would conclude that President Obama would never avoid talking about a serious national security issue and that Mitt Romney respects the opinion of our military leaders. And, being a Republican, one might also assume Romney respects the opinions of our financial experts.
WRONG, and WRONG, and WRONG.
Dr. Georges Benjamin, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association, made this point quite clearly in his recent statement:
Climate change is one of the most serious health threats facing our nation. Yet few Americans are aware of the very real consequences of climate change on the health of our communities, our families and our children.
Dr. Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization, made this point even more bluntly in stating:
We need to… convince the world that humanity really is the most important species endangered by climate change.
In a 2010 statement, 33 of the top generals and admirals in the United States stated:
Climate change is making the world a more dangerous place. It's threatening America's security. The Pentagon and security leaders of both parties consider climate disruption to be a "threat multiplier" – it exacerbates existing problems by decreasing stability, increasing conflict, and incubating the socioeconomic conditions that foster terrorist recruitment. The State Department, the National Intelligence Council and the CIA all agree, and all are planning for future climate-based threats. America's billion-dollar-a-day dependence on oil makes us vulnerable to unstable and unfriendly regimes.
A 2010 statement from 268 investors representing assets of more than US$15 trillion:
Several leading studies indicate that the systemic shocks to regional and global economies from climate change will be substantial and will worsen the longer world governments wait to take sufficient policy action.
So clearly our health, military, and financial experts agree that human-caused climate change poses a very real threat to our health, safety, and financial security.
But here is what each candidate said about climate change:
Yep. Nothing at all.
PBS does not escape criticism either. More than 160,000 requests (including a letter from me) were sent to PBS asking them to include a climate change question but none were asked.
Shame on all of you.
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All this is no different than the core intent behind the BAN OF INCANDESCENTS. To make lots and lots of MULA. That's right, PROFIT. All the same applies to this CLIMATE SCANDAL. Hey, turn off your propaganda ears for a second, walk outside, do a 360, NOTHING HAS CHANGED! Get a grip and turn off TV NEWS because it's PAYED PROPAGANDA. Wake Up? Or just go back to sleep. Whatever you please.
Cheers, Ron Lentjes. Q. Who started the BAN OF INCANDESCENTS? A. PHILIPS NEDERLANDS. Q. Why? A. PROFIT (more profit selling CFL than cheap INCANDESCENT).
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Fund Recovery experts can help you determine whether your broker is a scammer or a legitimate broker. If you are interested in trading foreign exchange, cryptocurrency, CFDs, or commodities, paying close attention to the broker you trade with can prevent broker withdrawal problems and help you avoid broker fraud. This does not mean you are discouraged-in many cases, trading is safe and reliable, but only if you choose the right broker. However, if you want to avoid potential problems, the broker must be honest with the trader.
You are told that the trader will trade for you, regulated brokers are not allowed to trade for you. When a broker has your money, he can do whatever he wants, as long as it is not regulated. Working with an unlicensed broker does not provide protection in the event of broker fraud.
While not being licensed is not a guarantee of broker scams, it is the only factor that repeats over and over again when we investigate broker scams. This is because there can be no excuse for a broker if he does not have at least some kind of license. Hence, it can be almost as harmful as working with an unlicensed broker.
The broker is not found on the internet, if you cannot find a lot of information about the so-called broker, it could be a scam. If you've invested in one of these brokers, you've obviously been robbed. For this reason, at AdonFinance we have prepared a blacklist of fraudulent brokers to warn a trader or investor against this type of fraud. The most common sign of a broker scam or a Forex trading scam is that the broker is either not regulated at all or has a low-quality regulatory license.
Any Bloom-Finance reviews will not only answer the question of whether the broker is licensed but also have some understanding of the regulator and indicate whether the license is top-notch. A detailed Bloom-Finance review should disclose complaints against brokers. Any broker's review should be aimed at identifying issues and complaints reported by previous traders. The first step is to check if there are any complaints about the broker.
If you suspect that someone is promoting a cryptocurrency scam, you can report it to the FTC, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Securities, and Exchange Commission, or the cryptocurrency exchange you use. The restrictions used to protect regular online finance can also be applied to cryptocurrencies to minimize your potential losses when you fall into a scam.
This is to prevent them from wanting to withdraw their money if they are scammers. Don't assume that Bloom-Finance is legal just because it had a friendly chatbot that greeted you when you first visited the site, or because the broker paid you a lot of attention in the first few weeks. If Bloom-Finance is trying to hold onto your funds, it may try to pressure you into another trade when you ask for a withdrawal. If Bloom-Finance is a no-withdrawal broker, most likely there is a problem with their license.
Unfortunately, many non-withdrawal brokers use these excuses as a cover to give the impression that they are not scammers. There are several cases where brokers try to come up with silly excuses not to pay traders. Doesn't allow you to withdraw money from your account. These are some of the warning signs of a troubled broker.
Some less than honest brokers will be aggressive with clients and encourage them to make certain trades. Most traders do not research the pros and cons of a broker, so the broker ends up cheating them. On the other hand, if the broker no longer provides communication methods such as email, phone, text messaging, and chat, and has a support team that does not seem to understand the trade or is evasively asking certain questions, this could be a sign that a scam is or at least a low-quality broker. Sometimes it can be difficult to tell a real broker from a scammer.
Sometimes, in Forex trading scams, the fraudulent broker only offers their own platform, which may turn out to be fake. Some fraudulent brokers restrict clients to their own platform, which may not be a platform at all, but a bogus. The broker may offer a deal if you sign up quickly, or they may tell you that the opportunity to make a lot of money will disappear in a day or two if you are in no rush to open an account. This tactic is a sign of a brokerage scam.
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However, this is complicated by both the anonymous concept of money and the way the cheats will no doubt use the bitcoin exchange to immediately manipulate the currency to receive money. It may sound obvious, but it's not so obvious with a rogue broker.
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Tricia Snider and Tom Watson were the first to wed Saturday at the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival, the Des Moines Register reported. Craig and April Rouch got married a short while later.
Watson and Snider say they figured the bacon festival was the perfect location to exchange vows because they enjoy bacon together every weekend.
The 47-year-old Watson said his 41-year-old bride is nearly the No. 1 love in his life.
"She's second only to bacon," Watson said.
The chapel where the couple married had a wall full of windows that looked out over an arena full of vendors selling bacon-filled foods.
They exchanged vows about staying together "in good times and bacon," but for the most part they kept their ceremony traditional.
Afterward, a cake topped with a bacon-strip bride and groom awaited the couple and their guests.
Before Watson, Snider and their guests got to the reception, and the pork loins Watson had wrapped with bacon and smoked, they spent time touring the exhibit halls at the festival.
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