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Ari Soloman and his partner drove from Los Angeles to Northern California in the middle of the night when they heard that Mayor Gavin Newsom was allowing gay marriages in San Francisco.
Soloman recalled the emotional day in 2004 on HuffPost Live Tuesday.
"We waited for three hours with thousands of other people. Everyone was just cheering each other on and witnessing for each other because it was so last minute. People didn't really have a lot of family there or people that they could tell in advance," Soloman said. "It was such an energy of love and acceptance. Afterwards, we went out for lunch in San Francisco, and the staff there brought us over glasses of champagne on the house."
As Soloman and his partner left City Hall with their marriage license, a woman pushing her son in a stroller stopped the newlyweds. She wanted to take a picture of the pair with her son, she said, "because I want him to know, even though he's so young, that he was here for this historic moment," Soloman recalled.
Yet the happy couple's marriage was annulled by the state of California six months later. They married a second time in 2008, when the California Supreme Court decided that gay marriage was going to be legal. That leaves them now, as Soloman put it, on a "marriage island" with about 28,000 other gay couples legally married in California.
The number came to a standstill in 2008, when Californians voted to ban gay marriage with Prop 8. Then in February of this year, a Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Prop 8 is unconstitutional. But Prop 8 has remained in effect because gay marriage opponents appealed the court's ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Now, the Supreme Court could review Prop 8 and several related cases concerning the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) as early as Friday. If the justices deny review of Prop 8, the circuit court's overturning of the ban will be in place, and gay marriages in California could resume. If that happens, Los Angeles and San Francisco expect an influx of marriage license requests.
One gay couple hoping to be wed, Jerry Peterson and Rev. Roland Stringfellow of Oakland, said on HuffPost Live that they already have an officiant and ceremony preparations ready to go.
Soloman hopes that the Supreme Court will deny review of Prop 8 and instead take up DOMA so that gay couples across the country can enjoy marriage as he does.
"Schools -- not that I'm advocating this -- in the South had to be integrated at the point of a gun," Soloman said. "I don?t care where you live in the United States, and I don?t care if your state's ready. I don?t think that civil rights should be given by popular vote."
"These are inalienable rights, and I think people should absolutely have the right to marry the person they love," he continued.
Earlier on HuffPost:
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Perfect for dunking in coffee or tea, homemade biscotti keeps for a couple weeks and is great to have on hand when friends drop by. Get creative and add any type of dried fruit or nuts to the dough.
Biscotti are a traditional twice-baked Italian cookie. They come in all flavors, and are perfect as an after-lunch treat, a snack, or a companion to your coffee.
Tastes Like Home
EnlargeThough I do not have a sweet-tooth, every now and then I like to have some sweet baked item with my tea in the afternoon or evening. And based on last week?s column, you know that I like it to be something that can be dipped or dunked.
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Cynthia Nelson was born and raised in the only English-speaking country in South America ? Guyana. She has been a media professional for over 18 years. Cynthia is based in Barbados and teaches Mass Communication. Her photography and musings on food and life appear regularly in publications in the Caribbean and North America. She is the author of the memoir-cookbook: Tastes Like Home: My Caribbean Cookbook and the award-winning blog, Tastes Like Home.
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A biscotti proves to be the ideal thing to have on hand for such occasions; more importantly, I like that a biscotti can be around whenever youf eel like having one because they can be stored at room temperature for a couple of weeks.
Biscotti are Italian twice-baked cookies or some would say biscuits depending on their interpretation of the word biscuit. Biscotti di Prato originated int he Italian city of Prato. The dough, crumbly and sticky when mixed, is first formed into logs, baked and then cut into 1/2-inch slices while still hot and baked again until dry and crisp.
These cookie-biscuits were first sought after for long journeys and wars back in the day because they could be stored for long periods and were considered non-perishable food.
Today, biscotti still have a long shelf life; a homemade batch can last for two weeks at room temperature and longer yet at cooler temperatures.?I like to keep it simple with some dried fruit and almonds.Sometimes I add freshly grated coconut, this results in a shorter shelf life due to the coconut being fresh with its oils, however, I never have to worry about that because the coconut biscotti are gone in no time.
One of the other things that I like about homemade biscotti is that it is not overly sweet as some desserts and baked items can be. With biscotti on hand, having people over for tea or coffee is never a bother. Ready to give it a try?
Fruit and nut biscotti
Yields 14?16
2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt?
?3/4 cup white granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup dried cranberries (or dried fruit of your choice)
1/2 cup raw almonds coarsely chopped
3 eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons oil
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F with the rack in the middle.
Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cinnamon. Add in cranberries and nuts to flour mixture and toss to mix. Whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and essence. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined; do not over mix, the dough will be crumbly and sticky, use your hands to bring the ingredients together so as not to over mix.
Divide the dough in half and transfer to a parchment-lined or greased bakingsheet (13 x 18?) 5 inches apart. Shape each half into an 8-inch log and flatten the top just a bit. Bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack and let cool for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, reduce the oven to 325 degrees F.
Slice each log of biscotti diagonally (across) into 1/2-inch slices. Assemble onthe same parchment-lined/greased baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake for 15 minutes on one side, remove pan from oven, flip the biscotti and bake for another 15 minutes on the other side.
Remove biscotti from pan and cool completely on wire racks.Store in airtight containers at room temperature for one to two weeks. Serve with a hot beverage or a dessert wine.
Notes
You can vary the spice flavourings for you biscotti ? anise, cardamom, teamasala, apple or pumpkin pie spice mix. Add your nuts or dried fruit preference.?Orange or lemon zest can be used as flavours too.
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AMARILLO, TEXAS -- Arrow Child and Family Ministries is a place where children who have been neglected, abused or abandoned by their families can find a safe and loving home.
If you knew that a helpless child was in need, could you turn away? Arrow is asking for your help.
"We'll serve about 200 kids in our emergency shelter, about 18-19 on average per day," said Keith Howard Arrow State Director. "Locally, in this community, there are 340 approximately in foster care today from Randall and Potter County."
The ministry cares for children up to 90 days or until they can find a stable foster home for the child.
With such a large number, the needs of the faith based, non-profit organizations are continuous.
Along with the shelter needs list and monthly giving plan, this month they're hoping to give the children a traditional Christmas.
"Also what I think is really important, as we're sharing time with the family and friends and all the wonderful things we do during the Christmas season, is remember the kids who don't have a home," said Howard. "One of the biggest things you can give a child during the season is the gift of your home and opening your home to be a foster/adoptive parent."
It an out-of-sight, out-of-mind matter, but spend just a little time with these children, and you'll find they're anything but forgettable.
"The kids are amazing they want love, they want stability, they want support, and really I've always thought of it as I work in this field that. I'm not blessing the kids, they're blessing me," said Howard.
In the panhandle, Howard says, there are more than 1,000 children who need a helping hand and says you can be the difference in the life of a hurting child.
"These are children who need our voice, the community's voice to recognize who they are and really step up, whether it's foster parents or an adoptive parent, or being a giver of their resources or even their time. To serve these kids is a pretty cool capacity."
For more on how to get involved or to donate?visit their Facebook page?or the?Arrow website.
Source: http://www.connectamarillo.com/news/story.aspx?id=832271
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WASHINGTON (AP) ? A new study says basic prescription drug coverage could vary dramatically from state to state under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
That's because states get to set benefits for private health plans that will be offered starting in 2014 through new insurance exchanges.
The study out Tuesday from the market analysis firm Avalere Health found that some states will require coverage of virtually all FDA-approved drugs, while others will only require coverage of about half of medications.
Consumers will still have access to essential medications, but some may not have as much choice.
Connecticut, Virginia and Arizona will be among the states with the most generous coverage, while California, Minnesota and North Carolina will be among states with the most limited.
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NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Les Miserables" secured 10 nominations for the International Press Academy's Satellite Awards, leading all possible entrants for the 17th annual event.
This year's awards will take place December16 at Los Angeles' Intercontinental Hotel.
Last year, "The Descendants" came out on top at the Satellites, though "The Artist" later triumphed at the Academy Awards.
For this year's nominees, Tom Hooper's adaptation of the book turned iconic musical led all films with four acting nominations and a sweep of the costume, art and sound categories. Hugh Jackman's performance of "Suddenly" also earned a nomination for best song.
"Les Miserables" secured 10 nominations but was left out of both the directing and writing categories.
Reflecting the diverse group of contenders in the 2012 race, a large number of films secured more than five nominations. "Lincoln" earned the second most - eight - as Steven Spielberg's take on the final months of the 16th President's life earned nods for Best Picture, Director, Actor and Supporting Actor - among other categories. Composer John Williams earned a nomination for Best Score.
"Silver Linings Playbook" and "The Master" both earned seven nominations apiece, faring particularly well in the acting fields. Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert DeNiro all received nominations for "Silver Linings" while Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams are all up for awards for their work in "The Master."
"Anna Karenina," "Life of Pi" and "Flight" all earned six nominations, the former benefiting from its elaborate costumes and sets and the second two for visual and sound effects.
Among distributors, The Weinstein Company topped all competitors with 20 nominations thanks largely to "Silver Linings" and "The Master," while both Columbia Pictures and Universal snagged 12 nominations.
On the TV side, critical darlings, such as ?The Big Bang Theory" and "Homeland," earned multiple nominations in the comedy and drama categories, respectively. "Game Change" earned the most nominations on the Miniseries/TV Movie side, earning a nod as the best overall as well as three acting nominations for Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson and Sarah Paulson.
The IPA also gives out of special achievement awards, and this year's winners includeQuvenzhan? Wallis from "Beast of the Southern Wild" (Newcomer Award) and legendary editor and sound designer Walter Murch, who won the Nikola Tesla Awrard for visionary achivement in filmmaking technology.
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The military sets standards regarding adultery, and many ? myself included - would contend that our public officials should also be held to a high standard of conduct. Are these people simply enjoying the fruits of their very public or lofty positions - the advantages of their power or notoriety? Certainly one of the perks of their status is the ready supply of groupies and hangers-on. As we look at these high-profile people, the term ?self-indulgent? comes to mind.
Low-profile affairs are common in the general population. Experts report that in the general population about 60% of men and 40-50% of women have affairs. More self-indulgence? Perhaps. Whether we condemn or condone this behavior, it?s interesting to explore what prompts the affairs and what the benefits and risks are that accompany them. Within these percentages lies a particularly noteworthy group I call ?forgotten spousal caregivers?.
What is a ?forgotten spousal caregiver?? The term ?caregiver? brings to mind someone like Mary. She worked tirelessly for two years caring for her husband before he succumbed to cancer. Because of the relatively short, albeit painful time, people remained acutely aware of her caregiving struggles ? deeply sympathetic and ready to provide assistance. However, as years and decades roll by for long-term caregivers, friends and relatives become tired of, lose interest in, take for granted, never know about or simply forget what these caregivers face - year after year after year. Having worked with and interviewed many caregivers, and having been an 11 ?-year caregiver myself, I know that long-term spousal caregivers are eventually ?forgotten?. When that happens, they lose the support, emotional and otherwise, typically offered on the short term.
Meet Alicia, Marco, Elizabeth, Fred and Ben.
Tens of millions of caregivers live similar scenarios, experiencing what I call a ?roller coaster ride from hell?. Generally a painful and thankless job, caregiving certainly does not attract groupies or power seekers. Yet, affairs are not atypical for this group.
Three types of affairs, common among this group, trend differently for men and women.
Which caregivers have affairs and with whom? More men divorce their sick wives than the reverse, so fewer of them are in for the long haul; and some caregivers were having affairs before their spouse became ill, so I exclude them from this group. Of those who stay married and have affairs, most say they never considered an affair before their infirm spouse changed drastically ? either becoming spiteful or incapacitated. In fact, many of these caregivers surprise themselves by having affairs. Women commonly remark that they wish they had the energy to have one!
Some caregivers prefer affairs with other caregivers. Being with someone who understands, without having to say a word, is a godsend. They can freely discuss concerns and complaints without feeling guilty, and their lover understands when medical emergencies preclude together time. Other caregivers prefer to be with somebody totally unrelated to caregiving. When they take breaks from their duties, the last thing they want to think or talk about is caregiving.
When do affairs start? It seems that if a marriage was solid before the illness, and the ill person treats their spouse with respect, an affair may never happen. Or, it may be delayed many years depending on how incapacitated the spouse is and whether or not their condition is terminal. Not magic numbers, three to five years seems to be the start of permanently-changed marital dynamics. Most likely, there is more hooking-up at these early stages. But when spouses count their caregiving time in decades, their lives have changed so completely that they create a new survival identity for themselves. An affair may be central to that survival.
What do affairs provide?
What do affairs cost? (Find out on page 2.)
Source: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-caregivers-handbook/201212/affairs-are-self-indulgent
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