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At Penn Medicine, complementary or integrative medicine and wellness services supplement traditional cancer treatments. Integrative Medicine may supplement the traditional treatment services, such as chemotherapy, surgery and radiation therapy, provided to cancer patients. Integrative Medicine may offer patients ways to enhance the quality of their lives, minimize or reduce side effects of cancer and cancer treatment, and promote healing and recovery.
The physicians at Penn Medicine are knowledgeable and supportive of complementary cancer treatments. The cancer team works with patients and families to integrate these supportive programs into the overall care plan, while ensuring the safety and health of patients.
Penn's range of integrative supportive services is designed to help patients cope with the cancer experience and improve their overall sense of well being. Services include:
The Abramson Cancer Center's Reiki Volunteer Program awarded the Team Building Award from Penn Medicine' Volunteer Services
Penn's range of integrative supportive services is designed to help patients cope with the cancer experience and improve their overall sense of well being. Services include:
Research being conducted at Penn Medicine tests the effects and mechanisms of promising health behaviors and integrative therapeutic approaches for symptom management and wellness promotion in cancer.
Additionally, through educational programs at Penn, patients are empowered with the information to make the informed decisions about their cancer care.
Researchers are Penn are exploring ways to best incorporate integrative therapies safely and effectively into the conventional medical therapies to create patient-centered care for optimal health and healing.
At Penn Medicine, complementary or integrative medicine and wellness services supplement traditional cancer treatments. Acupuncture, in conjunction with ongoing cancer treatment and survivorship, can enhance general quality of life by reducing the side effects of cancer and cancer treatments, and can help to promote an overall sense of balance and well-being.
Acupuncture services are offered for a fee at Penn Medicine provided by Adam Schreiber, MAOM and Jun Mao, MD. The clinic is located on the 4th floor West of Ruth and Raymond Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine (PCAM 4 West).
For more information or to schedule an appointment please call 215-615-0741.
Acupuncture originated in China, and has been practiced for more than 2,500 years. It is a technique in which hair-thin needles are inserted through the skin to treat a variety of conditions.
Patients often require a series of six to 10 treatments to experience benefits for specific conditions. Acupuncture sessions typically last between 20 to 30 minutes. Most people who receive acupuncture treatment feel minimal or no pain from the needles. Some people feel more relaxed following a treatment, and others may feel more energized.
While it is not fully understood, the mechanism of acupuncture for pain and symptom distress may involve helping brain to release neuro-chemicals such as endorphins and regulating the autonomic nervous system.
Acupuncture is safe and can assist cancer patients with:
Acupuncture should not be used as a sole treatment for cancer; however, clinical studies have found it may help relieve many of the symptoms and side effects caused by the cancer treatments. Acupuncture is very safe and does not interact with cancer therapies. The most common side effects are mild pain associated with needling and bruising.
Penn integrates acupuncture directly into conventional cancer therapy. Acupuncture services at Penn Medicine are provided by a nationally recognized physician and acupuncture scientist.
Penn is one of the few centers in the world that is actively conducting rigorous research to investigate the specific efficacy and mechanism of acupuncture for symptom management in cancer.
Penn Medicine offers individual and group counseling about diet and nutrition to help cancer patients during and after their treatments.
Penn Medicine's experienced registered dietitians counsel patients and families on such issues as weight and strength, improving nutritional status, and enhancing energy level and overall sense of well-being.
Nutrition is important during and after cancer treatment. Penn Medicine's experienced nutritional counselors help patients and families with:
The make an appointment with the Abramson Cancer Center's Nutritional Counseling Program, call 215-615-0534.
Penn offers nutrition classes for patients beginning cancer treatment. The classes provide educational information, specific guidelines and recommendations, and important nutritional guidance during cancer treatment and survivorship. Registered dietitians from Penn's Abramson Cancer Center teach these classes.
For more information or to register, please email Sandy Slaughter or call 215-615-0534.
Registered dietitians at Penn Medicine are experts in cancer nutrition. They present at national conferences and regional events. Penn dietitians are also featured experts for the nutrition section of Ask the Experts on Oncolink, the Abramson Cancer Center's award-winning cancer resource on the web.
As an exceptional center for research, as designated by the National Cancer Institute, Penn's nutrition experts participate in a variety of research projects. These research areas focus on weight gain following cancer treatment, the impact of a weight loss and exercise program on cancer-related fatigue, and the effect of nutritional intervention in gastrointestinal cancer patients.
Penn dietitians have prepared a variety of fact sheets containing helpful information about nutrition and cancer.
Mindfulness-based stress reduction may supplement traditional treatment services, such as chemotherapy, surgery and radiation therapy, provided to cancer patients. The Penn Program for Mindfulness can enhance the quality of patients' lives, minimize or reduce side effects of cancer and cancer treatment, and promote healing and recovery.
Mindfulness-based stress reduction includes simple, clinically proven methods for relaxing the body and mind. The techniques are simple to learn and are uniquely effective in coping with the side effects of cancer and cancer treatment.
The Penn Program for Mindfulness has workshops and programs specifically designed for the cancer patient.
The program uses these methods to cultivate mindfulness:
The known benefits of mindfulness-based stress reduction include:
To schedule an appointment, learn more about the program, or to get a copy of the Meditation for Cancer Patients CD, patients should call 215-615-2774, or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Patients may also ask their nurse for a copy of the CD.
Massage is a hands-on therapy using light or rigorous touch, strokes, stretching, tapping, deep circular movements, vibrations or application of pressure.
Massage therapy is tailored to support existing therapies, maximize benefit , keep the patient safe from injury harm, and respect a patient's sensitivity to touch.
Our practitioners have specialized training in oncology massage and will tailor the session to meet your needs.
We also offer fee-based, 30, 60 or 90 minute massage or Reiki appointments at Penn Therapy and Fitness at Radnor, as well as in the Perelman Center, located behind the boutique on the first floor of PCAM. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 215 662-4242 (Perelman Center) or 610-902-2300 (Radnor).
Reiki and massage are supportive, complementary therapies offered free of charge to patients, caregivers and staff at Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse.
Reiki is a gentle, completely non-invasive practice that promotes balance and well-being. Reiki involves light touch of the practitioner's hands on or slightly above the patient's body.
Massage is a hands-on therapy using light or rigorous touch, strokes, stretching, tapping, deep circular movements, vibrations or application of pressure. The intensity and application of the techniques are adjusted to meet the needs and preferences of the patient, and to keep the patient safe from injury or harm.
Many people report that Reiki or massage helps:
Reiki and massage are performed by qualified practitioners at no charge. To make an appointment, talk to the nursing staff at the unit.Sessions last anywhere from 10 to 60 minutes, and are offered 2 days a week.
At Penn Medicine, complementary or integrative medicine and wellness services supplement traditional cancer treatments. Reiki therapy may supplement the traditional treatment services, such as chemotherapy, surgery and radiation therapy, provided to cancer patients. Reiki may offer patients ways to enhance the quality of their lives, minimize or reduce side effects of cancer and cancer treatment, and promote healing and recovery.
Reiki is a gentle, completely non-invasive practice that promotes balance and well-being. Reiki involves light touch of the practitioner's hands on or slightly above the patient's body.
Many patients report Reiki helps:
Currently, there are multiple ways to receive Reiki sessions.
Sessions are offered free of charge to patients receiving cancer treatment. Sessions are provided by a team of volunteer Reiki practitioners and are available to patients based on space and availability of Reiki practitioners. Sessions generally last 10-30 minutes and are provided at the Abramson Cancer Center during chemotherapy treatment (or other infusions), before or after radiation oncology/proton beam therapy, or at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania during an inpatient stay.
Patients interested in receiving a free session should speak with their nurse.
For questions about the program, referrals to practitioners in your area, or to schedule a longer, fee-based appointment during an inpatient stay, contact Program Coordinator Sharon Edelman, 609-320-2654.
We also offer fee-based, 30, 60 or 90 minute massage or Reiki appointments at Penn Therapy and Fitness, located behind the boutique on the first floor of the Perelman Center. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 215 662-4242.
At Penn Medicine, integrative medicine and wellness practices like yoga offer patients currently undergoing cancer treatment and survivors ways to enhance the quality of their lives, minimize or reduce side effects of cancer and cancer treatment and promote healing and recovery.
Yoga is an ancient practice of linking breathing to movement to create an overall sense of wellbeing and balance. Yoga can be practiced by people of all ages in any physical condition. One of the oldest known mind-body practices, yoga dates back 5,000 years originating in India. It has been reported that yoga promotes relaxation and has been shown to lower stress, anxiety and fatigue.
A basic principle of yoga is to cultivate self awareness by balancing body, mind and spirit and never pushing beyond one's limits. With regular practice, yoga's benefits for cancer patients and survivors include:
Free yoga classes are now offered every Tuesday and Thursday at 2 pm at The Patients and Family Service conference room, located in the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, 1st . floor, West Pavilion (behind the store).
Classes will combine chair yoga with a simple flow of standing poses (when suitable) and relaxation design to meet individual needs.
Hands on feedback is used to activate or engage weak muscles in the body. Using this technique (specific to each person).
Eischens yoga get your body into better alignment which results in heightens levels of energy, reduces stress, alleviates pain, and restores calm. Eischens yoga, is a unique and integrative style of yoga rooted in Iyengar yoga and influenced also by Taoist yoga.
For more information please contact Tali Mazar Ben-Josef at email@example.com.
The Cancer Support Community of Philadelphia also offers yoga classes to cancer patients. To register for a class, or for more information, contact Program Director Kathleen Coyne, MSS, LCSW, or Assistant Program Director Karen Neyer, MSW, LSW.
Physical, occupational and speech therapy services at Penn Medicine are provided by Good Shepherd Penn Partners. The partnership between Penn Medicine and the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network provides specialized long-term acute care and inpatient and outpatient physical rehabilitation throughout the Philadelphia region.
Having cancer and receiving treatment for it changes patients bodies. Exercise is one of the best ways for patients to maintain strength, energy, mobility and cope with cancer-related fatigue.
Because each diagnosis and treatment is different, patients should find an exercise they feel is right for them. A physical therapist at Good Shepherd Penn Partners or a qualified trainer can assist patients with exercise.
As always, patients should consult with their physicians before starting any exercise program.
Cancer-related fatigue is one of the most common and difficult side effects of cancer and its treatments. Research shows that exercise can be an effective tool in decreasing cancer-related fatigue.
Physical therapists at Good Shepherd Penn Partners have specialized training in the management of cancer-related fatigue. They can provide:
Lymphedema refers to the swelling that can occur in the arms and legs. Lymphedema is chronic swelling that happens when the fluid from the lymph nodes is not moving properly. It occurs as a result of poor function of lymph nodes or lymph vessels. Lymphedema results in chronic swelling that leads to tissue inflammation and scarring. The swollen body part feels harder to touch and heavier than the non-swollen side.
The best recognized treatment for lymphedema is complete decongestive therapy (CDT). CDT has four parts. After evaluation, a customized treatment plan is developed and discussed.
Studies have shown that some cancer patients with lymphedema benefit from exercise. Patients should consult with their physician before beginning any exercise program, and consult with a physical therapist or a qualified trainer to develop a safe program.
Good Shepherd Penn Partners provides world class post-acute care services and specialty services, in the following locations:
Patients benefit from outstanding rehabilitation care customized to meet their individual needs through every step of the rehabilitation process.
Penn Medicine believes that educated patients are empowered patients. It's important for patients to understand the facts about integrative medicine and how they might benefit from integrative therapies during and after traditional cancer treatment.
Integrative medicine is the practice of medicine that focuses on the whole person. It is informed by evidence-based research and combines the expertise of healthcare professionals with practices and products not considered to be part of conventional medicine. Therapies are usually performed by practitioners outside the conventional system of medical doctors, doctors of osteopathy and by allied health professionals such as physical therapists, psychologists and registered nurses.
As more medical centers and schools begin introducing these therapies into the conventional medical system, the definition will continue to evolve.
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) refers to the use of non-conventional therapies that complement conventional medicine. Types of CAM may include:
While many CAM approaches such as acupuncture, massage, yoga, and stress management may help manage cancer-related symptoms; others such as specific herbal treatments/supplements may interact with cancer treatment in unknown ways.
Based on a recent Penn study, an estimated 66.5 percent of U.S. cancer survivors have used integrative therapies. Cancer patients and survivors often use integrative therapies to help cope with symptoms of cancer or treatment side effects (e.g. nausea, pain, fatigue). In the process of exploring integrative therapies, cancer patients may feel they have greater control of the illness trajectory and develop newer ways of coping with the distress and uncertainty of illness.
It is important for patients to discuss integrative medicine and selecting a provider with their cancer physician. Because integrative medicine is meant to supplement, or integrate non-traditional therapies with conventional therapies, it's important for patients to discuss their decisions with their doctors. Also, a physician or health care provider may be able to provide a referral for a provider.
As when choosing any health care provider, patients should contact practitioners they are considering for basic information. Patients might ask about:
Patients with health insurance should check with their provider about coverage for supplemental therapies. Insurance may pay for all, part, or none of the visits. Also, patients should ask practitioners if they participate in a particular insurance plan. Patients may consider using a health spending account to offset some of the cost associated with visiting these practitioners.
While many complementary approaches such as acupuncture, massage, yoga, and reiki may help manage cancer-related symptoms, others such as specific herbal treatments and supplements may interact with cancer treatment in unknown ways. Patients need to discuss integrating therapies to conventional care with their health care providers.
The most important thing for cancer patients who are undergoing active cancer treatment (e.g. chemotherapy, radiation, surgery) is that the herbs/supplements should not interfere with the efficacy of those treatments.
Many patients who receive complementary therapies report feeling more balanced and rested, experiencing relief from pain and helping manage side effects of conventional therapies.
It's important for patients to be educated. There are unsubstantiated claims on the Internet regarding cancer cures. These cures may cause financial hardship for patients and lead to physical harm.
It is vitally important to learn integrative medicine information from credible sources and discuss individual needs with health care providers.
Integrative medicine is about thoughtfully evaluating the information to combine safe and potentially effective complementary and conventional therapies together. Patients should be educated and empowered, and discuss information they find on the Internet with their doctors.
Focus On: Integrative Medicine and Wellness is an annual conference hosted by the Abramson Cancer Center.
Listen to podcasts, see presentations, and view information from past conferences here.
Penn Medicine boutiques offer products and services designed for the unique needs of female cancer patients.
The Faith and Hope Boutique at the Abramson Cancer Center offers prosthesis, bra, and wig fittings as well as, hats, scarves, and other articles that have been chosen specifically for women with cancer.
The staff at the Faith and Hope Boutique can help patients find the personal items that can help them look and feel their best:
Location: First floor, west of the Ruth and Raymond Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
Hours: 10 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday,
Website: Visit the Faith and Hope Boutique online
Insurance: The Faith and Hope Boutique accepts Medicare and Blue Cross/Blue Shield to help patients with the cost of some products. Ask a staff member at the boutique, or call 215-615-3321 for more information.
Solutions for Women at Pennsylvania Hospital features specialty women's health, cancer, maternity and breastfeeding support products. Solutions for Women at Pennsylvania Hospital is a one-stop-shop offering a variety of distinctive, life-enhancing health care items.
Staffed by certified professionals, Solutions for Women offers:
Solutions for Women stocks a wide array of products to help women achieve a positive sense of self.
Location: 721 Delancy Street, on the Pennsylvania Hospital campus
Hours: 10 am to 2 pm, Monday through Friday


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MTV Cancels Buckwild: "We Just Felt Like the Show Can't Go on Without Him," Says Network President
The decision to cancel Buckwild wasn't an easy one for MTV. After the untimely death of its charismatic star Shain Gandee, the network decided to pull the plug on Season 2, which was in production at the time of Shain's passing.
The network had already suspended production on the second season of the reality show — with three episodes already in the can — after Gandee, 21, his uncle and a friend were found dead on April 1 near Sissonville, West Virginia from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.
MTV announced the cancellation Wednesday (April 10) morning. However, the news was met with mixed reactions from the cast, who rallied on social media to make MTV reconsider its decision and save the show. But according to a new interview with Van Toffler, the president of MTV Viacom Music and Logo Group, he did not hesitate to pull the plug on the series after hearing about Shain's passing.
"This guy was the rabble rouser and he was the one who instigated a lot of the fun and we shot three or four episodes already and we just felt like the show can't go on without him," Van told The Wrap.
As for the three episodes which the production company shot during the final weeks of Shain's life, MTV has decided not to air them. However, the network will air a special, BUCKWILD: WV to the NYC, which was shot before production had begun on Season 2, and dedicate it to Shain.
"We shot the special that was set to run on Sunday, where a bunch of hip hop personalities went to West Virginia and the kids from West Virginia went to New York—a fish out of water story —and we are going to air that," said Van. "There is a special tribute at the front of it and Sway, our on-air personality will talk about Shain and his influence. That will be the last episode with this cast."
Shain's Buckwild co-stars, however, feel that MTV should air the remainder of the second season in Shain's honor. But Van said the network "couldn't see how the show could air based on the nature of the show, about kids being buckwild in West Virginia, in light of this event. It just wouldn't make sense."
"MTV has been blamed for the demise of youth culture, but we try to do what's right for the audience," he added.
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Chicago Foundation for Women
One East Wacker Drive, Suite 1620, Chicago, IL, 60601
Phone: (312) 577-2801 | Fax: (312) 577-2802
Website: www.cfw.org
Principal Staff:
K. Sujata, President and CEO
Liz Rivera, Development Associate
Sharonda A. Glover, Communications Manager
Type of Organization: National Grassroots/Advocacy
Founded: 1985
Mission Statement:
One of the largest women's funds in the world, Chicago Foundation for Women believes that all women and girls in the Chicago metropolitan area have the opportunity to achieve their potential and to live in safe, just and healthy communities. We support the achievement of social justice through grantmaking and advocacy.
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Freedom from violence, access to health information and services and economic security
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Annual Symposium and Luncheon in September


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A man is in critical condition after he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to direct traffic away from a crash on Interstate 69 Sunday night, police said.
About 7:45 p.m. Sunday, a Nissan SUV was traveling north on I-69, south of the Illinois Road interchange, when the driver temporarily lost control on the ice-covered highway and slid into the center median, said Sgt. Mark Brooks, a police spokesman.
The SUV came to a stop in the middle of the interstate across several lanes, Brooks said.
There were three people in the vehicle at the time of the crash, but no one was injured, Brooks said.
Shortly after the crash, a man driving a Chevy Equinox stopped and attempted to assist the driver of the SUV by directing traffic around the accident.
The man was struck by a Chrysler Town & Country minivan and was transported to a hospital in critical condition, Brooks said.
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No other injuries were reported at the scene, but traffic on I-69 northbound near the Illinois Road exit was restricted to one lane for at least three hours.


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Friday, October 16, 2009
THINKING BREAD on WORLD BREAD DAY
Manna poured down from the heavens and our fate was sealed. We became a bread-loving people. Rye, plain, marbled or studded with aromatic cumin seeds, piled high with salami or pastrami or corned beef. Challah sweet and elegant, lovingly braided once a week to celebrate the Sabbath or sweetened with honey and almonds and formed into round loaves to be eaten at the New Year. Tall, airy Kugelhof or warm, flat mufleta depending on where we come from, and of course pita stuffed with hummus and falafel balls.
Bread is an important staple on Jewish tables and has sacred meaning twined into most festivals and celebrations. As Claudia Roden writes in her marvelous The Book of Jewish Food, "(Different types of bread are) surrounded by folklore and tradition and loaded with symbolism." The lovely Challah symbolizes love, the braids like intertwined arms. Shaped into circles, the New Year Challah represents a sweet, round year, beginning to end and back to the beginning again ("no beginning and no end"). And, of course, the much-maligned matzoh, the flat, crispy, flavorless unleavened bread eaten during the 8 days of Passover. Non-Jews everywhere recoil in horror at the thought of it, bland and dry, and JP, for one, cannot fathom my love for the stuff, symbolism and holiday aside. He shakes his head in dismay as I slather it with peanut butter and jelly or hummus and relish every mouthful.
And then there is the bagel, the homely bagel. More culinary folklore than religious symbolism, the popularity of the bagel has spread like wildfire around the world. From a Jewish street hawker then Jewish deli specialty to being associated with New York City, to being found in bakeries across the United States and in many European cities as well as being baked in home kitchens around the world, this wonderful, chewy bread, the backdrop to so many foods, the base for so many flavors, is now truly universal. I remember when JP started working in England and excitedly announced (for my pleasure alone) that there was a bagel stand in the London train station and he could bring me fresh bagels weekly. Sweet man!
Bagels, again according to Claudia Roden, are of German Jewish origin and "because of their shape – with no beginning and no end – symbolize the eternal cycle of life. In the old days, they were supposed to be a protection against demons and evil spirits, warding off the evil eye and bringing good luck." That adds to the pleasure, the comfort of eating one. A bagel a day may not keep the doctor away but it may keep Mr. Devil away, which is even better!
Bagels were a thing of my youth, weekend treats spread with cream cheese and layers of salty, fishy, fabulous Nova lox, a thing of beauty. Or toasted the next day, peanut butter melting on the warm bread. Visits to Grandma's or Aunt Millie's when we waited impatiently for the Sunday morning spread: real fresh-from-the-baker's-oven-warm New York bagels, scallion-studded cream cheese and a plate loaded down with not only silky lox, but delicate, meltingly smooth sable and those golden smoked whitefish. Endless Bar and Bat Mitzvah luncheons and every day-after-wedding brunch would invariably find us lined up at the bagel table, choosing our flavor and hemming and hawing over the toppings, either whitefish or tuna salad spreads, chopped liver or that good old standby smoked salmon. Packages kept in the freezer at home to be pulled apart and popped into the toaster oven. Oh, not as good as bakery fresh, but oh so comforting. As I got older and started working in New York, I'd pick up a fresh cinnamon raisin bagel on my way from the subway to the gallery and bring it to work, toasting it in the back room and eating it with a cup of coffee those days when my bosses were out of town, my guilty pleasure. Visits to my brother Michael in Brooklyn always meant a trip to the neighborhood bagel shop for a bagful, sesame and poppy seed, studded with blueberries or "old faithful", my favorite, cinnamon raisin.
France may be bread heaven, but for a bagel-loving girl it is sheer torment. I can find heavenly chopped liver, just like my dad's, or the best cheesecake on the Rue des Rosiers. Gorgeous Challah can be found almost as easily as brioche and matzoh is now stocked in our supermarché. But Bagels? I have heard that since I've left Paris a couple of ingenious fellow bagel lovers have set up shop, but the closest I get in Nantes to a bagel is a bag of frozen ones at Picard, and not the best I've ever tasted. And when they have them in stock. So I have learned to make my own.
Every month I participate in Bread Baking Day (also known as BBD), a monthly bread baking event created by Zorra of Kochtopf. Thanks to Zorra, I have found my "bread legs", have overcome my fear of yeast and lack of bread-baking self-confidence. Now I can march resolutely into the kitchen, tie the apron around my waist and jump into the process without trembling. Flour flying in puffs around me, dog happily lapping up the overflow from the parquet, yeast bubbling and frothing, I am in bread-baking heaven. And today, October 16th, she is hosting the 4th edition of World Bread Day, the day that everyone across the globe is invited to bake, buy or just eat bread and talk about it. This could be your day to taste a new bread – go on, dare! – or try your hand at bread baking, with or without yeast, savory or sweet. Find your passion and let's do bread!!!
I have made my second batch of homemade bagels for World Bread Day: wonderfully fragrant and sweet Cinnamon-Cranberry Bagels. I followed the same recipe from Peter Reinhart's The Bread Baker's Apprentice as on my maiden bagel voyage and though they may not be pretty on the outside, these bagels were perfect! Chewy and tender, slightly sweet bread matched with the tang of dried cranberries.
Click here for the recipe and step-by-step photo instructions. For either Cinnamon – Dried Cranberry or Cinnamon – Raisin Bagels (or really any dried fruit) just make these adjustments:
Increase the active dry yeast in the final dough to 1 teaspoon.
Add 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon + 5 tablespoons granulated sugar to the final dough.
Rinse 2 cups of loosely packed raisins with warm water to rinse off the surface sugar, acid and natural wild yeast. Add the raisins during the final 2 minutes of mixing. ** I divided my dough in half and kneaded in 1 cup rinsed (and patted dry) raisins to one half of the dough and 1 cup rinsed and dried dried cranberries to the other half. Next time I will use only 2 cups dried cranberries as I preferred the stronger, tangier flavor.
41 comments:
- Happy cook said...
I have to shamefully admit I have never made bagles at home.
I love that it is studded with the cranberries.
You know when i was back in India,( well i am talking aobut when i was young, now it has changed there too) we only had bread when we were sick.
And it was a shock to me when i gound out here in belgium they ate bread morning and evening :-)
- October 16, 2009 at 6:00 AM
- La Table De Nana said...
They are just gorgeous!! We love Bagels..and have 2 stores in Montreal we favor..1 in particular..to go and buy them fresh and munch into one..is heaven on earth~
- October 16, 2009 at 6:13 AM
- Rosa's Yummy Yums said...
I love bagels, Jewish food and Claudia Roden! I really have to add this book to my collection!
Those bagels are fantastic!
- October 16, 2009 at 6:23 AM
- bethany (Dirty Kitchen Secrets) said...
I love the sound of those bagels. This reminds me of the best bagels we used to have back when we lived in Miami. It was a jewish deli and the guy also made his own cream cheese. Man they were so addictive. Must make these soonx
- October 16, 2009 at 7:01 AM
- The Cooking Ninja said...
oooh...that looks so good. I have to gather my courage to do this bagel. :)
- October 16, 2009 at 7:07 AM
- Alessio Fangano said...
I never made bagels in my cook life (actually baked bread once or twice at all). After reading ur post and watching Julia Child's episode on bread I might start doing it more often :-))
Bagels look very versatile too, yeah! :D
- October 16, 2009 at 7:17 AM
- Pink Little Cake said...
What a great tutorial! thank you for sharing.
- October 16, 2009 at 7:19 AM
- asiangrrl said...
I love bagels, Jamie. However, I live in the Midwest, so it's hard to get real bagels. Yours look fantastic!
- October 16, 2009 at 7:44 AM
- TKW said...
That poster is just hilarious! Bagels are beautiful--you did great.
- October 16, 2009 at 8:01 AM
- Mowie @ Mowielicious said...
Jamie - I've never had cranberry bagels, and just the thought of them, and these photos, are making me crave them because I can just imagine how perfect cranberry's would be in bagels. Yum!
- October 16, 2009 at 8:08 AM
- Aparna said...
These look perfect. Never knew about the "endless circle" symbolism.
Made bagels long back. You remind me I should again, soon.
You kno, I also found my "bread legs" with BBD! :)
- October 16, 2009 at 8:17 AM
- sunita said...
Loved the post Jamie. I've never made bagels either. Maybe i will fond my bagel feet soon too :-)
- October 16, 2009 at 8:40 AM
- KennyT said...
Jamie's bagels always look perfect! ^^
- October 16, 2009 at 8:49 AM
- Deeba @Passionate About Baking said...
LOL...I love the expression on his face! I've always wantd to amke bagels, & never actually got down to it. Am giggling at Happy Cook's comment! How times have changed, in our home at least! I've got to make hthese soon Jamie...YUM!!
- October 16, 2009 at 8:51 AM
- Heavenly Housewife said...
Bagels are on my list of all time favorite foods. I eat them several times a week, without fail (sometimes every day for breakfast). Sometimes its hard to find nice ones in england--particularly outside of london. Would love to try making them at home, but my fridge isnt big enough for the proofing (its just a small under the counter fridge).
- October 16, 2009 at 9:09 AM
- Colloquial Cook said...
Never made bagels, but I made bretzels! You make me nostalgic of the NYC bagels with lox and creamcheese...
- October 16, 2009 at 9:18 AM
- Jamie said...
@Heavenly Housewife: And I thought my fridge was small! You are right tho that you need a fridge though you could try proofing them at room temp, well covered, for an hour or so till they look the size of mine after proofing. Should work.
And all of you should try making bagels, they are a joy to eat!
@asiangrrl: One day, I promise, I'll live close enough to you to bake for you every day! Maybe we'll grow old and fat together.
- October 16, 2009 at 9:18 AM
- Jamie said...
@Colloquial Cook: I so want to make those big chewy bretzels! Supposedly the same as bagels. Yum! With coarse salt!
- October 16, 2009 at 9:21 AM
- Jenn said...
I'd love to make bagels one of these days. One day I will. Nicely done. I like to put s ton of schmear on mine. lol. And with a little bit of lox sometimes (depending on my mood that day).
Happy bread day!!
- October 16, 2009 at 10:37 AM
- Jamie said...
Hi Jamie! I haven't left a comment in awhile. It's been pretty busy around here lately. I am amazed that you made bagels. You are super talented. I haven't overcome my fear of yeast and dough but I want to break through and challenge myself to bread baking. Being of the Jewish faith myself (I bet you didn't know that), I love bagels and your post brought back memories of bagels with cream cheese and lox. I love sesame, everything and cinnamon raisin bagels the most. Do you have a recipe that would be a good starter one for bread making?
- October 16, 2009 at 1:05 PM
- Fresh Local and Best said...
This is such an informative post, and I appreciate you sharing so much history related to bread and the Jewish religion.
Thanks for sharing information about BBD!
- October 16, 2009 at 2:10 PM
- Barbara Bakes said...
I think you bagels are beautiful! Loved reading your history! I'll take a cranberry please!
- October 16, 2009 at 2:17 PM
- Natashya KitchenPuppies said...
Gorgeous bagels! Perfect for breakfast with a little cream cheese.
Happy World Bread Day!
- October 16, 2009 at 3:41 PM
- lisaiscooking said...
Your bagels look great! I've found the one problem with homemade bagels is that I end with a lot them and eat them all!
- October 16, 2009 at 4:30 PM
- Cinnamon-Girl Reeni♥ said...
These are so - bakery pretty! And I bet they taste even better 'cause their made with love!
- October 16, 2009 at 6:34 PM
- Jamie said...
@Jamie - Boston Terrier owner, Floridian, psych major, now why doesn't your being Jewish surprise me? Jamie!
I'll send you a one or two easy first-time yeast baking recipes.
- October 16, 2009 at 11:41 PM
- Sophie said...
Waw,...what a lovely story!! Your bagels look fabulous!!!
- October 17, 2009 at 2:02 AM
- Lien said...
Great post, (where do you keep coming up with these lovely old pictures!) your first shot a baking a challah were already a success I see! Lovely bagels too
- October 17, 2009 at 5:37 AM
- Bethie said...
Those look so delicious. I would love one slathered in butter.
- October 17, 2009 at 12:12 PM
- Amy - Very Culinary said...
Bagels were (and will always be) a staple in my house, too. When I was a kid, my grandparents used to drive from Chicago to San Francisco (!) on long holiday weekends. And they always had a trunk full of the BEST bagels I have ever had (to this day.) My mother would freeze them, so we could enjoy them until my grandparent's next visit.
These were the real deal. None of this mass-produced grocery store b.s., where they are all perfectly round and taste like rubber. Oh no. These had lots of flaws. And tasted fresh. Onion, sesame seed, raisin. With cream cheese or lox, as you said. PERFECT.
I didn't know the history of the bagel, though. Love it!
I wonder if shop in Chicago still exists? My grandparents are long gone and I haven't had one of these delights in a very long time.
- October 17, 2009 at 12:18 PM
- glamah16 said...
Making Bagels is on my to do list for sure. I don't know whats taken me so long. Great post on the history behind it. I love Claudia Rodens book on Jewish Food.
- October 17, 2009 at 12:43 PM
- Murasaki Shikibu said...
Bagels are delicious. We used to buy these cinnamon sugar coated ones for breakfast meetings at the ad agency and our clients loved them so much they'd take some back to their office wrapped in paper napkins. ;)
- October 17, 2009 at 3:48 PM
- Chef E said...
I interviewed for a bagel making manager position once, and told them I had never attempted them before, and they sent me packing, LOL! I would not attempt to put mine up against yours! Yours rock, and I love fruit in my bagels or cream cheese when I eat them...
- October 17, 2009 at 6:46 PM
- Katy ~ said...
Exquisite! Beautiful post. Thank you so much.
- October 18, 2009 at 3:55 AM
- George@CulinaryTravels said...
Absolutely beautiful bread Jamie. I adore bagels.
- October 18, 2009 at 4:28 AM
- Anushruti said...
Your pictures take one into another era and I love the way you have with your words!
- October 19, 2009 at 11:39 PM
- girlichef said...
They're just gorgeous!! My youngest made me promise to buy bagels today, because we ran out yesterday. Promise!! If only I had the courage to surprise him with homemade ones!! Beautiful :D
- October 20, 2009 at 7:21 AM
- The Bewildered Brit said...
What a wonderful post! Bread has always been one of my greatest pleasures in life. There's simply nothing more lovely than the smell of fresh-baked bread.
I remember my introduction to "real" bagels on my first trip to NYC back in 1990. You could only get poor quality ones in the supermarket back in the UK. Oh my goodness, these bagels were simply wonderful!
I think I'll have to try your cinnamon raisin bagel recipe now!
Oh and that's a truly lovely advertisement with Buster Keaton in it!
- October 20, 2009 at 3:27 PM
- 5 Star Foodie said...
We have bagels every Sunday! Your raisin bagels are so gorgeous!
- October 20, 2009 at 9:30 PM
- zorra said...
My dear, what a wonderful post. Very informative and personal. And I love your bagels of course!
Thank you for your participation in World Bread Day 2009. Yes you baked! :-)
- October 21, 2009 at 2:20 AM
I just came across this blog while searching for "bagels nantes".
Being from Toronto, I used to go every weekend to Gryfe's for the best bagels, the only problem being waiting in line for twenty minutes. Since I've been in France I've found very medicore bagels one or two times at Lidl, and when I lived in Poitiers I made them twice, without being too pleased with the result. We have a friend from Montreal staying with us this week, which reinspired me. I'm gonna give this recipe a go! Cheers!
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I have no problem with her tweet, if there are unanswered questions, the public SHOULD demand answers. I don't think that's crazy at all. We all know the media gets it wrong ALOT, then they just gloss over the fact that they got it wrong. Sandy Hook is just one of those issues that draws instant emotion, if this was about one adult victim, then there wouldn't be this kind of heat. Mind you I don't think it was a government conspiracy, but what if their was another shooter? Or maybe it was just one, but they got the details wrong. We should really care about those kinds of questions when things don't add up. What we really should stop and ask ourselves is why are we not all being more skeptical of the Mainstream Media? Why are we so quick to accept their reporting as truth? We do have a serious "Free Thinking" problem in this country, and it's getting worse with each passing generation. Their is a formula or maybe several for influencing American opinion, hell they teach college courses on it. If you think Politicians and the media are not using sophisticated marketing to sway the public.......then I don't know what else I can tell you. Enjoy your Coka Cola.
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I won't pollute this thread with politics but the internet and videos like this feed on people's curiosities and skepticism and create fear and distrust in situations where they aren't warranted simply to fuel agendas.
Rhonda wasn't being a free-thinker, she was simply regurgitating someone else's BS. It's no different than the very things the media are accused of doing...only on the opposite side.
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"Throughout human history, as our species has faced the frightening, terrorizing fact that we do not know who we are, or where we are going in this ocean of chaos, it has been the authorities — the political, the religious, the educational authorities — who attempted to comfort us by giving us order, rules, regulations, informing — forming in our minds — their view of reality. To think for yourself you must question authority and learn how to put yourself in a state of vulnerable open-mindedness, chaotic, confused vulnerability to inform yourself." - Timothy Leary
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there's nothing wrong in questioning something when you don't quite trust the source, but it wouldn't hurt toexercise a little consideration for those who you might offend, particularly with a topic like dead children.
You have to know what you don't know.
There is a very big difference between being a "critical thinker", and being an outright skeptic/conspiracy theorist. Counting inconsistencies in news reports and then placing X conspiracy theory in places where you find gaps is not thinking critically. Most of these news outlets were reporting stories before the police investigation was even halfway over. Their sources come from multiple different people who were witnesses of a situation that was VERY frantic.
So here's my conspiracy theory, Rhonda is becoming paranoid since hanging out with the Diaz bros....coincidence?
I think it's funny that "skeptics" always cite news reports from witnesses at the time of an event as proof of their cover-up or conspiracy. Witnesses RARELY recall catastrophic events as they actually occurred. Moreover, most media reports come in as the events are unfolding and LE/Emergency personnel are still trying to clear the smoke.
Anyway, it's sad that these theorists are making what was a horrible situation even worse by harassing and attacking the people who lost family or were impacted by the event. Rousey just furthered the BS associated with it.
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"'Believe' is an experience that takes 'Mindfreak,' takes the illusions of things that people are blown away by and presents them onstage in a 15,034-foot venue," Angel said during a call from Serenity, his Vegas home.
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I can take 'Mindfreak' illusions and present them in a way that's just a whole different level because of the use of video projection, lighting, pyrotechnics, special effects, music in this very interactive experience — things happen over your head, behind you, on the side of you, in front of you.
"A lot of people are skeptical when they watch me on TV. They're like, 'Oh it has to be trick photography, it can't be done live,'" he said. "When they have the opportunity to come see 'Believe,' they actually see 40 illusions performed live right in front of their face."
The dazzling visual spectacle includes a Cirque du Soleil troupe that assists Angel.
"You'll see illusions that I performed on television like the cutting in half without any boxes and cloaks and covers of any kind. It's the most provocative cutting in half of a girl in the history of the art," he said. "And you also see me do many different forms of levitation."
Angel said he's been a fan of Cirque du Soleil since the 1980s.
"I first saw their television special on HBO, and I was completely enamored by the magic they created without performing any magic tricks or illusions; it was the magic of emotion, and it was about seeing an art form presented in a completely different way with tableaus and theatrics," he mused.
"I try to present my magic as a different type of art form," he said. "I have a music background; I try to combine both and try to present something more provocative, something that isn't typical."
Millions are watching the "Believe" co-writer and star, who was recently named magician of the decade by the International Magicians Society.
"I've been very blessed to do six seasons of "Mindfreak." That's over 100 episodes. It's the longest-running magic program in television history on primetime in the U.S., so I'm pretty proud of that," Angel said.
Season seven remains in limbo.
"If I do 'Mindfreak,' it's going to be raw, it's definitely going to be back to the roots, and it's going to be very provocative and it's going to be scary and it's going to be probably a lot darker," he said. "But I haven't solidified a deal yet."
Known for harrowing, dangerous stunts, Angel said the ideas come from dreams and nightmares.
"I'm very much inspired by those things that I have the desire to see. And I usually dream these things up when I'm in bed, in the shower or driving in the car," he said.
And how does the man prepare for being run over by a steamroller while lying on broken glass?
Angel credited his crew, which plans for things that could go wrong, and added, "It's all about physical preparation, mental preparation and even being at peace spiritually with yourself. Because when situations arise, I can never react in a way where I lose control or my cool because that could cost my life."
He believes the risks are worth it.
"Magic for me is just a vehicle to connect to people. When you connect to people, when you have a true emotional connection to them, that's the truest form of magic; that trumps any trick that you can possibly do."
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- One Grand Prize Winner: Two round-trip airline tickets from Toledo to Las Vegas; a two-night stay for two people at the Luxor Hotel; two tickets to the CRISS ANGEL "BeLIEve" show at the Luxor Hotel. Prizes courtesy Luxor Hotel, Cirque du Soleil, Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, American Airlines. Media partner: 13abc. Winner is responsible for transportation and meals in Las Vegas.
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The All-Star Classic will feature many of the nation's top Division I wrestlers who will participate in a dual meet format. The participants are selected in October and each wrestler will be announced as they commit to the event.
WHEN: Saturday, November 1, 2014 (Purchase Tickets) WHERE: University of Pennsylvania VENUE: The Palestra EVENT SCHEDULE: 5:30pm Doors Open
6:25pm Undercard (Showcase) Matches Start
7:25pm Parade of Athletes for Main Event
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BROADCASTING INFORMATION (TBA) Event will be streamed live on Flowrestling.org and requires a FloPro subscription ($20/month). Television coverage will be provided by FOX College Sports on a tape-delayed basic. Information on air times will be posted when they become available.
Announced Matchups (Rankings by TheOpenMat.com) 125: #3 Alan Waters, Sr. (Missouri) vs. #4 Joey Dance, So. (Virginia Tech) 133: #1 A.J. Schopp, Sr. (Edinboro) vs. #2 Mason Beckman, Jr. (Lehigh) 141: #1 Logan Stieber, Sr. (Ohio State) vs. #2 Mitchell Port, Sr. (Edinboro) 149: #1 Jason Tsirtsis, So. (Northwestern) vs. #2 Josh Kindig, Sr. (Oklahoma State) 157: #2 James Green, Sr. (Nebraska) vs. #3 Ian Miller, Jr. (Kent State) 165: #1 Alex Dieringer, Jr. (Oklahoma State) vs. #2 Nick Sulzer, Sr. (Virginia) 174: #2 Robert Kokesh, Sr. (Nebraska) vs. #1-NAIA Brock Gutches, Sr. (Southern Oregon) 184: #1 Gabe Dean, So. (Cornell) vs. #2 Jack Dechow, So. (Old Dominion) 197: #1 J'Den Cox, So. (Missouri) vs. #2 Scott Schiller, Sr. (Minnesota) 285: #1 Nick Gwiazdowski, Jr. (N.C. State) vs. #2 Mike McMullan, Sr. (Northwestern) Showcase Matchups
Women's FS 55kg: World #3 Helen Maroulis (United States) vs. World #4 Jillian Gallays (Canada)
133: #1-Division III Alex Gomez, Sr. (Ithaca) vs. #17 Kevin Devoy, So. (Drexel)
141: #1-NCWA Ryan Diehl, So. (Liberty) vs. Jordan Laster, So. (Princeton)
149: #3 Devin Carter, Sr. (Virginia Tech) vs. #20 C.J. Cobb, Sr. (Penn)
184: #3 Lorenzo Thomas, Sr. (Penn) vs. Clint Morrison, Sr. (Rider) OUR HOSTS: WIBN: Wrestlers in Business is a non-profit organization that strives to unite the thousands of wrestlers that have retired from the sport and are now in their respective careers. To learn more about the organization, visit their site. University of Pennsylvania: The University of Pennsylvania, founded by Benjamin Franklin is an American private Ivy League research university located in Philadelphia. PENN Wrestling, the host school for the event, has a rich history that includes three Olympians, five NCAA Champs, and 26 All-Americans.
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Another day of autumn, another bloated new version of Yahoo Messenger. Very few people remember that Google launched back in 2005 an instant messenger that promised to enhance people's lives. The Windows application with a non-standard interface and the strange installer that didn't give you any option.
Google Talk's silence gave birth to a Flashy gadget that can be embedded into any web page, even if the only effect is that the page loads slower. The gadget took over Google Talk's homepage and even added some features that weren't available in the stagnant desktop client.
10 months have passed since the last Google Talk release and people expect to see all the features from the bloated Yahoo Messenger in the same simple interface. The promised integration with AIM, Skype and the "traditional phone systems" should also be added.
For the moment, the original Google Talk got back the homepage and has yet to add an entry in the "What's new" page. Despite its acute lack of features, Google Talk is almost perfect because it didn't make too many mistakes.
Probably the biggest mistake was to promise things that couldn't be accomplished in a timely manner.
"Your #1 feature request was file transfer, which we're happy to have launched. Look for updates to the form, and make sure to vote again! Now, we're off to the next version. I can't tell you what your #2 and 3 suggestions were, but I do know that they're on the way." (Google Talk Blog - August 21, 2006)
"Just as exciting are our plans to explore interoperability between Google Talk and Skype, making it easier for our users to chat with one another. This is just another step in our commitment to interoperability via open, industry standards." (Google Talk Blog - August 28, 2006)
The second mistake was the lack of communication and that's hard to understand, especially if you consider that Google Talk is a communication app. It's actually "a Google approach to instant communications".
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Theresa is the focus of an intervention, Gabi meets with Justin, and Sami tells Will about Eric and Kristen.
In bed at home, Sami dreams of EJ apologizing and offering to do anything to restore her trust. She wakes up. Downstairs, she finds Johnny having a light saber fight with the butler. Johnny says his dad told him they were staying home from school today. She quizzes him about EJ. Johnny recalls he left a message about Justin.
EJ meets with Justin in the park to propose they work together again. He says everything Kristen was in charge of is in a mess. Justin suggests that Stefano will take care of it. EJ says Stefano's out of town and he will take over the running of the company. Justin says he'd have to be an idiot to work with him again. He rehashes his upsetting dealings with the DiMeras. EJ takes it that's a 'no'.
At the apartment, Will questions Gabi about her reluctance to do the modeling thing. He tells her how glad he is that he went to school and therefore he thinks she should go for it. Gabi says if she does it, it will change his life too. He says he'll pitch in more with Ari. Gabi stammers, but Will is distracted by a computer message about Eric. He takes off.
Jennifer offers to make JJ breakfast at home, but he won't let her go into the room. She pushes past and says she can't believe it - he's been playing guitar again. She excitedly goes on about his talent. Jennifer goes on about the effort he's made. She feels like she has her son back. JJ flashes to calling for help when Theresa was passed out. JJ feels bad after he asks about Daniel and she says she hopes she won't run into him.
At the Brady Pub, Theresa asks Caroline why she put a closed sign on the door. Shane and Kimberly appear. Teresa asks what's going on. Her parents each embrace her. Shane says they're very worried about her. Kayla, Hope, and Roman join them. Roman says, "So are we." Theresa realizes it's an intervention and insists she already knows she messed up. Hope says they've heard it before. Roman wants her to admit she needs help and get it - otherwise she'll lose their support. Theresa says she'll go to AA, but becomes upset when her parents bring up returning to California. They argue. Theresa complains that they're throwing her to the wolves - her probation will be revoked. Kimberly says nearly died - that can't happen again. Shane steps out with Theresa, who thanks him for getting her away from her mom. Shane warns her not to try to play him against her mother. It's not happening. He rants about her actions. Theresa complains about his absences. Shane says she can't guilt him. Inside, the others vow to get through to Theresa. Kimberly says she should have done better. Shane gets Kimberly and tells Theresa to wait with the others - they'll be back. Caroline coaxes Theresa to come back inside and cooperate. Theresa talks to Kayla about her job and blames Jennifer.
EJ joins Sami at home and she asks about his meeting with Justin. EJ says it was business. She brings up his secret-keeping. He doesn't want to fight. Sami says they need to resolve this. EJ says he was protecting her. Sami scoffs. "You are so good." Will arrives and gets up to speed on the Eric/Kristen scandal. EJ changes the subject to Berkeley. Will tells them all about it. Once alone, Sami thanks EJ for being interested in Will, but returns to the issue of the secret.
Gabi meets Justin at the square to go over her contract. She offers a retainer so his services are confidential. He wonders what she doesn't want people to find out and soon realizes she'd have to move to New York. Justin counsels her to level with Will. Gabi doesn't want to upset them needlessly until Justin's read the contract. Justin marvels at the concessions they're offering because she's a single mother. When she mentions her and Will not having a custody agreement, Justin suddenly wants no part of what she's planning. He refuses to give her advice and reminds her Sonny and Will love Arianna.
Kimberly and Shane introduce themselves to JJ at the Horton house. JJ agrees to tells Jennifer they need to talk to her. After, he curses and grabs his jacket.
Jennifer arrives at the hospital where a nurse apologizes for spreading rumors about Theresa and Dr. Jonas. Jennifer thanks her. JJ appears and says Theresa's parents want to see her.
Kim and Shane return to the Brady Pub. Theresa wants to know the verdict on returning to California.
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Nick panics when he learns Gabi is leaning towards turning down the modelling job in New York.
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'Staycation' honeymoons save area couples money, stressWritten by Sarah Ottney | Editor in Chief | email@example.com
While sipping drinks at an all-inclusive beach resort halfway around the world may sound relaxing, for many area couples that type of honeymoon trip is just not feasible.
Whether to save money, work around job or school schedules or simply because they don't enjoy traveling, some couples are choosing to forgo the destination honeymoon and get creative closer to home.
Toledoans Amanda Loucks-Moses and Ryan Moses spent their honeymoon traveling the world using only their tastebuds.
"Our honeymoon was a taste around the world," Loucks-Moses said. "We went to many different ethnic restaurants in Toledo and Ann Arbor — Japanese, Italian, Ethiopian, French. I couldn't really take time off of work, so we went out on weekends and just enjoyed ourselves."
The couple, who married in Michigan in 2009, decided on their nontraditional honeymoon to save money and minimize stress.
"Ryan and I really pride ourselves on not being in debt, so everything about our wedding and honeymoon was set to make sure that we would not start our lives together on the 'broke-as-hell' foot," Loucks-Moses said.
Neither enjoy traveling, but both love food, she said.
"It was mostly Ryan's idea, but when it came to choosing the restaurants, we both decided," Loucks-Moses said. "Our favorite place to eat is a hole-in-the-wall in Ypsilanti, Mich., where Ryan is from. It is a little Korean restaurant. After we became hooked on that food, we wanted to try all sorts of different types of food. My favorite part was looking over menus and deciding what and where to eat. It was also just great to enjoy such awesome food with my hubby!"
The honeymoon was declared officially over after the pair checked the last restaurant off their list.
Loucks-Moses' advice to couples considering a "staycation" honeymoon is to not worry what anybody else thinks.
"Both of us really could not have cared less what anyone thought about our honeymoon," Loucks-Moses said. "It is important just to be happy and celebrate your new life together."
A staycation honeymoon also fit the needs of James and Leah Myers of Genoa, who had limited funds and a limited timeframe following their 2004 nuptials. The couple had three days between their wedding and Leah's first day of nursing school, so they decided to stay at a hotel in Toledo and treat themselves to room service, a fancy dinner at The Docks and plenty of relaxation.
"We were married on a Friday and I was starting school at Mercy College on Tuesday. James had just started a new job and couldn't take time off. Since we had such a short amount of time, we decided to just get a nice room at a nice hotel and stay secluded," Leah said. "I was 19 when we got married, James was 24 and had just landed his first big job, so our funds were limited. Eating at the Navy Bistro was a big deal for us! The best part of our staycation was no pressure. We came and went as we pleased, we had no one bothering us, no cell-phones."
Today, Leah owns Lauralea's Pastries & Café, a coffee shop and bakery in Genoa, while James is a software developer and technical lead at Hanson Inc. The couple have two sons, age 5 and 3.
Leah said a staycation can be as much fun as a destination honeymoon.
"There is so much in Ohio to experience, and a staycation honeymoon is great for couples on a budget or who don't like to travel," Leah said. "There are so many great little towns to take daytrips to and so much to explore. Then there are the attractions like Cedar Point, Put-in-Bay, Kelleys Island, the art museum, etc. Your honeymoon should be about you and your spouse building upon the love that led you to that point. It doesn't have to be about spending large amounts of money to go to another country to lay on a beach and sip margaritas — although believe me, I love to do that as much as the next person!"
For Toledoans Justin and Stephanie Long-acre, who honeymooned in the Hocking Hills after their 2003 wedding, the staycation turned into a annual trip.
"We loved it," Stephanie said. "It was the first time we went and we've been back every year since."
Patty Hicks, manager of travel operations for AAA Northwest Ohio, said the agency does get inquiries about drivable regional destinations, but staycation honeymooners are still in the minority.
"The largest portion of honeymooners going to a travel agency inquire about that dream honeymoon in Hawaii or the Caribbean or Italy," Hicks said. "We do see a lot of honeymooners staying closer to home, like Hocking Hills [State Park], Pokagon [State Park] or Traverse City, and driving to that destination. They might want to price out driving to Traverse City, but staying at a really nice resort. But I would not say it's the bulk."
Other regional destinations include Sawmill Creek Resort near Sandusky and Belamere Suites in Perrysburg, said Polly Caumartin, vice president of Toledo-based Central Travel.
The Great Lakes region is full of local bed and breakfast options, said Barb Phillips, who has owned and operated Dewey Lake Manor Bed & Breakfast in Brooklyn, Mich., with her husband, Joe, for 22 years.
"B&Bs are more personal [than resorts]," Phillips said. "Every B&B is different. That's what makes them unique. It's not like a hotel. We've never been in any two that are exactly alike."
The quiet, relaxing atmosphere and personal service make B&Bs a good choice for honeymooners, Phillips said.
"People are so stressed. A lot of couples come here and just sit on a bench along the water," Phillips said. "You can tell when people come if they are stressed and irritable. Hopefully they leave much more calm, and they usually do."
Dewey Lake Manor once hosted the honeymoon of a couple who met while in assisted living.
"They were probably in their 70s and they fell in love and married each other and spent their honeymoon here," Phillips said.
Staycations also support the local economy, said Kate Harrison, author and founder of the blog Green Bride Guide.
"A stay-at-home honeymoon is a way to funnel money into your community that would otherwise go to the economy of your travel destination," Harrison said in an article published at match.com. "It's a way to support nonprofits like the zoo, theaters and museums, as well as green businesses and organic restaurants."
Some couples opt for a staycation honeymoon, but save up for a more expensive trip later. James and Leah, who will soon celebrate their eighth anniversary, took a week-long trip to Key West for their first anniversary.
Other couples take advantage of honeymoon registries, in which family and friends can gift a portion of the travel expense. Companies like Honeymoon Wishes, Honeyfund and Traveler's Joy as well as Central Travel and AAA of Northwest Ohio offer honeymoon registries.
Whether planning to travel near or far for a honeymoon, Hicks advised making plans early to lock in on the best deals and accommodations.
"As soon as you receive that ring, start looking into the honeymoon," Hicks said. "Don't wait."
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Sabrina makes progress on the Nurse's Ball, Shawn and Alexis get intimate, and Maxie tells Mac about the baby.
At the hospital Sabrina worries that Patrick told Steve that she is crushing on him. Patrick is really filling him in on the Nurse's Ball. Britt overhears and when they all go into a conference room to discuss the ball she follows. Inside she suggests pairing up. Britt wants Sabrina and Steve together so she can play cupid. Steve has a girlfriend and Britt acts like she didn't know Sabrina was the only one with feelings. Sabrina is mortified and runs off. Liz follows to comfort her. Sabrina returns and assures them she can be totally professional despite her feelings for Steve. Liz works it so Sabrina and Patrick work together. Liz assigns Britt publicity while Patrick and Sabrina agree to meet for breakfast.
Outside Kelly's, Sonny tells Shawn he may need something else down the road. Alexis interrupts – she hopes Shawn is not working for Sonny. Sonny assures her she heard wrong and quickly takes off. Alone, Shawn evades her questions then finally admits he is carrying Sonny's coffee exclusively. She is not buying it and thinks she deserves an honest answer. He finally admits he kidnapped Connie. They go inside to his room and he admits he told Sonny he would do more work for him. Running Kelly's is not who he is. She has feelings for him and does not want to see him get hurt. He promises not to take any risks and they kiss. It gets hot and heavy quick and they rip their clothes off and hit the bed. Afterward, she agrees not to fight him anymore and they go a second round.
Mac and Anna sit down for lunch at Kelly's as they discuss Robert. She ignores a call from Fake Duke as she expresses her concern that he seems different. Mac pushes to find out how he is different when Maxie comes in bursting with her baby news. Mac assumes Spin is the father, but she explains about the surrogacy and Mac is not happy. She accuses him of always trusting Robin over him. He denies it but Anna backs her up. She thinks Maxie is making a beautiful choice. Mac gives Anna the evil eye and she takes off. Mac is worried she will miss out on falling in love and having her own child but gives her his blessing. He wants her to promise she follows all the doctor's orders and they agree to tell Felicia together. She thanks him for believing in her.
At the Haunted Star Olivia and Robert order a drink from Duke. Dante and Lulu arrive and grab Olivia from the bar. Sonny shows up and introduces himself to Duke. Duke hopes they find the person who shot Jason soon. Later, Robert questions Duke about his interest in the case. Duke just wants to move toward a future with Anna. Robert leaves Duke at the bar and soon Anna arrives. He has a confession about who he really is. Meanwhile, Lulu and Dante tell Sonny and Olivia they are going through with the surrogacy – with Maxie. Sonny and Olivia are more than shocked. Olivia has another vision where Lulu is holding a stuffed puppy. She is rattled but tells them how happy she is. Sonny gives them a check. He hopes to be a better grandfather than a father. Later Lulu is concerned about Olivia's reaction.
Carly, Skye, and Todd arrive at Tea's house in Llanview. Blair warns them right away no one is going to stop her wedding. Skye and Carly tell her Tomas is really Lorenzo Alcazar, an international arms dealer. Blair calls Tomas and asks him to come by. Skye grabs the phone and screams but he hangs up. Blair and Skye fight about dating each other's castoffs and soon they are fighting on the couch. Todd is enjoying the fight but Tea breaks it up and sends Blair upstairs and Carly and Sky to another room. Alone with Todd Tea admits how much she misses her son. Blair comes back and tells them Tomas will be there in 10 minutes. Todd can tell Blair is nervous as the bell rings.
Robert goes to Wyndemere and Helena comes out at his call.
Olivia goes to the hospital to see Steve and thinks he is Patrick.
Monday's Port Charles spoilers for General Hospital:
"Who are you and what do you want," Todd asks someone at Tea's door.
Dante tells Lulu, "I don't think it is possible for me to be any happier."
Ellie tells Maxie, "I am asking you to talk about the ultimatum you gave Damian."
Anna tells Duke, "We are not going to be able to have the relationship that you want. At all."
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