in Italy, it
admits that this is a largely modern and largely American phenomenon, not that
there is anything wrong with that.

Interestingly, though, the
Hebrew Bible actually tells a fascinating story, which can be understood
through this modern ritual, that Jenna and Mike celebrate today. In the final
chapter of the Book of Joshua, this mythical successor of Moses gathers all of
the people. He reviews their history, from the days of Abraham, through the
slavery and exodus from Egypt,
to the battles he himself led to settle the Land of Israel.

Then Joshua says, “Now,
therefore, revere the Lord, and serve him with undivided loyalty… Or, if you
are loath to… serve the Lord, choose (who)… you are going to serve…” So,
despite their long history together, despite their ongoing relationship, Joshua
says that they must make a covenant withCool Biz 2014 inspires refreshing designs

Dressed in a gray suit, a model stops at the end of the runway and strikes a pose before taking off his jacket. Still standing at the end of the runway, instead of throwing the jacket over his shoulder, he begins to casually flip and fold it. Then he holds it up. What had appeared at first glance to be a plain, unassuming suit jacket had been swiftly transformed into a smart little bag.

This unusual garment was being presented as the Grand Prize-winning design of 2014 Super Cool Biz, a student fashion-design contest that celebrated its winners on May 30 in the atrium of the Kitte building in Tokyo’s Marunouchi district. It was one of several designs that were showcased to commemorate 10