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30 know General Doron Almog’s severely disabled son Eran inspired him to be a better human being. Nahalat Eran was established to allow the disabled to live with dignity.

34 sense Discover Rancho la Puerta in Baha, Mexico. Its founder Helen Szekely created this oasis of healing to sooth the souls of those in need of a recharge.

38 taste With the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah upon us, we explore the universe of sufganiyot, Hebrew for doughnuts.

42 Eggnog & Gelt Jewish and Christian children often share their holiday traditions. That is why some of the best Christmas tree trimmers are Jewish.

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24 desire Sin City abounds in world-class shopping ... these are a few of our favorite things

48 Give Winter the Boot Lee Hazelwood and Nancy Sinatra had it right, these boots are made for walking...

52 Office Party 101 The morning after at the office does not need to be so challenging. Here are some dos and don’ts for frolicking with the boss.

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Marisa Finetti is a local writer, marketing professional and blogger. The Tokyoborn Finetti has called Las Vegas home since 2005. She has written for such publications as Spirit and Las Vegas and Nevada magazines and has a healthy-living blog at bestbewell. com. When she’s not writing, Finetti enjoys family time with her husband and two boys.

Zoë Friedland or better known as “The publisher’s Daughter” has taken time off from her studies at UNLV to assist in the operation of the DAVID Magazine empire. Her army of followers on Instagram rave about her “iPhonography”.

She is planning to upgrade to the real deal and sees a fancy Nikon in her future. Zoë loves long walks on the beach, puppies and scotch on ice, what girl doesn’t?

E.C. Gladstone is a Las Vegas-based writer/photographer and social media consultant. Covering the ever-growing worlds of travel, food, wine & spirits, he has contributed recently to BonAppetit.com, About.com, Thrillist, Everyday With Rachael Ray and multiple local Vegas outlets. Previously, he helped launched JLiving magazine and has held editorial positions with many websites and magazines including AOL.com, US Weekly, and Alternative Press.

His ideal day involves a busy kitchen, soul music, laughter and cask spirits. Currently he is compiling a book of his rock journalism from the ‘90s. Find more of his writing on food and beverages at nowimhungry.com and sipsavorswallow. com.

Jaq Greenspon is a journalist, screenwriter and author with credits on The New Adventures of Robin Hood and Star Trek: The Next Generation.

He also is a literary and movie critic, has taught and written about fi lmmaking but is most proud of his role in the fi lm, Lotto Love. A Vegas resident for most of his life,he now resides in Eastern Europe.

Chris Sieroty is a journalist in Southern Nevada, who covers banking and finance for Nevada Business Magazine. He is also a contributor to David Magazine, and a producer with KNPR’s State of Nevada program.

Previously, he was a banking and gaming reporter with the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Las Vegas Business Press.

Originally from Los Angeles, Chris was the banking and finance columnist for The Business Press, a weekly business newspaper and website in Riverside, Calif., and a contributor with the Riverside Press-Enterprise and Market News International.

Marnie WinstonMacauley, whose work has garnered her Emmy and Writer’s Guild Best Writing nominations, is the author of the award-winning A Little Joy, A Little Oy calendar. Marnie has also written and published over 20 calendars of facts, including lists. She is a Senior Writer for AISH, and is also a relationship counselor on Liveperson.com. She is listed in The Full Wiki’s Top Jewish American Writers, living or dead. (She’s busy deciding which) and was named a Las Vegas Distinguished Women of the year: 2014. Marnie can also be found at Marniemacauley. com or singularcity. com/ relationships/ singular-solutions and prestoexperts. com/professional/ expertprofile.aspx?C atID=10341&ExpID =562114&twid=2&B anID=18787

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from the publisher There is a buzz in town this month – as evidenced by the eclectic content in this month’s DAVID. It’s the most wonderful time of the year for our explore calendar, with tons of great shows (especially on New Year’s Eve) arm wrestling for column inches with a profusion of galas, dinners and other splendid festivities.

If the stack of invitations on my desk is any indication, a lot of people have been very busy and are about to get even busier. Tis the season of so many speeches, so many good causes, so many salmon (or maybe chicken) dinners, and so many dresses (“They’ve already seen me in this one a few times before!”). All this activity helps raise awareness and dollars. Isn’t that what it’s all about – having a good time for a good cause?

“Bring on the champers! Its tikkun olam (healing the world) time, even if it means a hangover or two.”

If tripping the light fantastic is not your thing, mail in your RSVP with a check and apologies. Then head south to Rancho la Puerta, where miracle workers are more than willing to massage the stress out of your system.

A short ride from San Diego, this Mexican piece of paradise is just what the doctor ordered. Its list of classes and services is impressive, so be sure to block out ample time for luxe and learning.

Astute readers may notice a lack of a Grill section. Retired Israel Defense Forces Maj. Gen. Doron Almog is scheduled to speak at a Jewish National Fund event this month. We felt that “grilling” the general would stoke attendance at this special event. His interview was so compelling that the Q&A ran long and resisted the editor’s hatchet. The expanded piece, Doron’s Son, can be found on pages 30 – 33, it’s a great read.

I’ve been to more than my fair share of office parties, and some of them were epic – not always for the right reasons. Because the business climate has improved, it’s safe to say that boatloads of them are on tap this year. In doing my research for Office Party 101, pages 52 – 55, I was amazed at how many job hunting and human resources websites focused on them. Now armed with our propriety advice, you should be able to karaoke the night away without generating too much fodder for the water cooler crowd.

As we celebrate Hanukkah this month, I have the perfect excuse for a basic round-up of these cloud-like confections called doughnuts. Readers may recognize the last name of the article’s author, much nachas (pride) for this humble publisher.

As we at DAVID turn our attention to 2015, we pause to consider all that 2014 represents. Here’s wishing you all a very happy holiday season, thanks for another great year!

Max Friedland max@davidlv.com

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JEWEL POWER PLAYER - MICHAEL LEVEN: COO of Sands Corporation. 8 a.m., $18. Venetian Executive Suites, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. For more information, contact Marni at 702-479-4337. jewishlasvegas.com

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THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA - CHRISTMAS ROCKS EXTRAVAGANZA: 8 p.m., $43.

Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. 702-944-3200. palms.com

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JEWEL FIRST MONDAY YOGA CLASS: 7 p.m., free. Amanda Harris Gallery of Contemporary Art, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. For more information, contact Marni at 702-4794337. jewishlasvegas.com

THE ICE RINK AT THE BOULEVARD POOL: Through Jan. 4, times vary, $10$15. Cosmopolitan, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-698-7000. cosmopolitanlasvegas.com

THE LAS VEGAS FASHION COUNCIL'S LITTLE BLACK DRESS EVENT: 6 p.m., $35$50. Stitch Factory, 300 Las Vegas Blvd. N., Las Vegas. lasvegasfashioncouncil/littleblack-dress-event

TERRY FATOR - A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS: Through Dec. 25, 7:30 p.m., $59.99-$149.99.

Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas.

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THE PRIME MINISTERS, SOLDIERS AND PEACEMAKERS: FILM SCREENING: 7 p.m. Adelson Educational Campus, 9700 Hillpointe Rd., Las Vegas. wiesenthal.com/ lasvegasscreening2014

CSN ORCHESTRA: 7:30 p.m., $5-$8. CSN Cheyenne Campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-651-5483. csn.edu/pac MARK BRANDVIK - 5, 4, 3, 2, 1€¦: Through Dec. 7, times vary, free. Cosmopolitan, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-698-7000. cosmopolitanlasvegas.com

LUCAS HOGE: Through Dec. 5, time TBA, free. Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-791-7111. mirage.com

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Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, Las Vegas. 702-456-7777. samstownlv.com BURTON CUMMINGS: Through Dec. 6, 8 p.m., $39.95. Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-284-7777. orleanscasino.com

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SILVERSAGE: 8 p.m., $5-$7. Backstage Bar and Billiards, 601 Fremont Street, Las Vegas.

702-382-2223. backstagebarandbilliards.com CSN FALL DANCE CONCERT: Through Dec. 6, times vary, $8-$10. CSN Cheyenne Campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Avenue, Las Vegas. 702651-5483. csn.edu/pac CLINT HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAY: Through Dec. 7, times vary, $36. The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-7492012. thesmithcenter.com LADY ANTEBELLUM, DAVID NAIL, AND MADDIE & TAE: Time TBA, $35-$50.

Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third Street, Las Vegas. 702-388-2100. http:// dlvec.showare.com/ EASTON CORBIN: 10 p.m., cost TBA. Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-7917111. mirage.com CURTIS GRIMES: Through Dec. 7, 11 p.m., cost TBA. South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-796-7111. southpointcasino.com HEART: Through Dec. 7, 8 p.m., $55-$59.50.

Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-632-7777. mandalaybay.com BILL ENGVALL: Encore Dec. 12. 9 p.m., $59.95.

Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-894-7111. treasureisland.com IAC ISRAELI SHABBAT: 6 p.m., $15 adult, $10

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702-507-3512. lvccld.org THE BEATLES AND THEIR SONGS: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION: 2 p.m., free.

Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas. 702-507-3716. lvccld.org CHRISTMAS HARMONY WITH CSN BIG BAND: 4 p.m., free. Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-507-3631. lvccld.org ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE: 2014 IMAGINE A WORLD WITHOUT HATE GALA: 6:15 p.m. $300. Ceasars Palace, 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas. 702-862-8600. jbrislin@adl.org

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Live, 3771 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702733-7625. hardrock.com CSN JAZZ COMBOS & JAZZ SINGERS: 2 p.m., $5-$8. CSN Cheyenne Campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-651-5483. csn.edu/pac

TOTALLY 80S SYMPHONIC!: 7:30 p.m., $24. The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-749-2012. thesmithcenter.com RODNEY CARRINGTON: Through Dec. 13, 10 p.m., $59.99-$89.99. MGM Grand, 3799

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Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas.

702-791-7111. mirage.com CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES - HOME ALONE: Time TBA, $7-$15. Galaxy Luxury+ Theatre, 4500 W. Sunset Road, Henderson. 702-4420244. galaxytheatres.com MACCABEE MARKET: 10:30 a.m., $10-$30.

Temple Beth Sholom, 10700 Havenwood Lane, Las Vegas. 702-804-1333. bethsholomlv.org TOURO UNIVERSITY, CENTER FOR AUTISM & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: SEASON OF LIGHTS EVENT: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., $118.

Eglet Advocacy Center, 400 S. 7th St., 4th fl., Las Vegas. 702-777-3100. advancement@tun. touro.edu JEWISH FEDERATION OF LAS VEGAS WOMEN'S PHILANTHROPY OUTREACH EVENT - VODKA AND LATKES: 6 p.m., $36.

For more information, contact Marni at 702479-4337. jewishlasvegas.com AHAVAS TORAH CENTER: A TOUCH OF CLASS DINNER: 5:30 p.m., $100. The Terrace, 1361 West Warm Springs Rd., Henderson.

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CSN BIG BAND & CALYPSO COYOTE STEEL DRUM BAND: 7:30 p.m., $5-$8. CSN Cheyenne Campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-651-5483. csn.edu/pac

FRANKIE BALLARD: 10 p.m., cost TBA. Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas.

702-791-7111. mirage.com JK RUSS - HOUSE OF PAPER BIRDS: Through Jan. 11, times vary, free. Cosmopolitan, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-698-7000. cosmopolitanlasvegas.com

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X 107.5'S HOLIDAY HAVOC 2014: 8 p.m., $44.50. Hard Rock, 4455 Paradise Road, Las Vegas. 702-693-5000. hardrockhotel.com CSN WINTER CHORAL CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., $5-$8. CSN Cheyenne Campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-651-5483. csn.edu/pac JON PARDI: 10 p.m., cost TBA. Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-791-7111. mirage.com RANDY ROGERS BAND: Through Dec. 13, time TBA, free. Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-791-7111. mirage.com

AARON WATSON: Through Dec. 13, 11 p.m., cost TBA. South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-796-7111. southpointcasino.com FIDF 4TH ANNUAL GALA: 6 p.m., $250.

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AUSTIN LAW: Through Dec. 13, times vary, $10-$20. Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-894-7111. treasureisland.com X 107.5'S HOLIDAY HAVOC 2014: 7 p.m., $39.50. Hard Rock, 4455 Paradise Road, Las Vegas. 702-693-5000. hardrockhotel.com THE ATARIS: 8 p.m., $16-$20. Backstage Bar and Billiards, 601 Fremont Street, Las Vegas. 702-382-2223. backstagebarandbilliards.com CRAIG CAMPBELL: 10 p.m., cost TBA. Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas.

702-791-7111. mirage.com THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND: Through Dec. 13, 8 p.m., $29.95. Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-284-7777. orleansarena.com

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STEPHANIE EASON BAND: Through Dec. 20, times vary, $10-$20. Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-894-7111. treasureisland.com

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TONY ORLANDO CHRISTMAS SHOW: Through Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m., $45. South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-7967111. southpointcasino.com THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS ROCKS EXTRAVAGANZA: 8 p.m., $43. Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. 702-944-3200. palms.com

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The M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-797-1000. themresort.com NEVADA BALLET THEATRE - THE NUTCRACKER: Through Dec. 21, times vary, $29. The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-749-2012. thesmithcenter.com ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION JINGLE BELL RUN: 8 a.m., cost TBA. Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-5704700. Visit http://bit.ly/VKXj7g for more information. tivolivillagelv.com KRISTEN HERTZENBERG AND PHILIP FORTENBERRY - HOLIDAYS FROM THE HEART: 2 & 7 p.m., $26. The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas. 702749-2012. thesmithcenter.com

MERRY CHRISTMAS DARLING CARPENTERS' CHRISTMAS: Through Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m., $15.95. Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas. 702-636-7075. suncoast.com DECEMBER TO REMEMBER - DUO MYSTIQUE: 1 p.m., free. Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. N., Las Vegas. 702-5073512. lvccld.org TEARS FOR FEARS: 8 p.m., $43. Palms, 4321

W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. 702-944-3200. palms.com 10TH ANNUAL THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS ICE SHOW: Through Dec. 14, times vary, $10-$15.

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STEVEN WRIGHT: Through Nov. 15, 8 p.m., $34.95. Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-365-7075. orleanscasino.com NEVADA CHAMBER SYMPHONY - MUSIC WITH A CLASSIC TOUCH: 3 p.m., free. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. 702-507-3459. lvccld.org JEWEL CHEWISH CLUSTER DOGGY HANUKKAH PARTY: 4 p.m., free. For more information, contact Marni at 702-479-4337. jewishlasvegas.com JEWISH NATIONAL FUND: LOVE OF ISRAEL ANNUAL BRUNCH: Guest Speaker: IDF Major General Doron Almog. 10 a.m., free. Midbar Kodesh Temple, 1940 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson. For more information or to RSVP, contact Jennifer Playstead at jplaystead@jnf.org or 702-4346505, ext. 958. jnf.org/lvbrunch

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CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART - OLD TESTAMENT: 11 a.m., free. Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-483-6055. cosmopolitanlasvegas.com

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PANDORA UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS OF LOVE ON ICE: 7:30 p.m., $29.50$99.50. Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-632-7777. mandalaybay.com BEYOND THE NEON: 2ND ANNUAL WINTER CELEBRATION & EXPO BENEFITTING HOMELESS TEENS OF NEVADA: Thru 21st. 10 a.m. Alexis Park Resort, 375 E Harmon Ave, Las Vegas.

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OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE MENORAH LIGHTING: 6 p.m., free. Opportunity Village, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas. For more information, contact Marni at 702-479-4337. jewishlasvegas.com

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LIGHT IT UP HANNUKAH PARTY: Time TBA, $25. Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. For more information, contact Marni at 702-479-4337. jewishlasvegas.com

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SCOTTY ALEXANDER BAND: Through Dec. 27, times vary, $10-$20. Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-894-7111. treasureisland.com

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BOYZ II MEN: Through Dec. 28, 7:30 p.m., $39.99. Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-791-7111. mirage.com ILLUSIONIST RICK THOMAS: Through Dec. 28, 7:30 p.m., $15. South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-796-7111. southpointcasino.com JERRY SEINFELD: Through Dec. 27, 7:30 p.m., $75-$150. Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-731-7110. caesarspalace.com

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NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH TONY BENNETT AND LADY GAGA: 9 p.m., room and show packages available. Cosmopolitan, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-698-7000. cosmopolitanlasvegas.com

NEW YEAR'S EVE AT TIVOLI VILLAGE: 8 p.m., free. Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-570-7400. tivolivillagelv.com THE ROOTS: 9 p.m., $75. Brooklyn Bowl, 3545 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-8628695. vegas.brooklynbowl.com MICHAEL FEINSTEIN’S NEW YEAR’S EVE: 7:30 p.m., $49. The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-7492012. thesmithcenter.com

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devour Brisket ’n Latkes In celebration of the Jewish Festival of Lights, Chef Billy DeMarco of CRUSH eat, drink, love will offer a Horseradish Crusted Beef Brisket served with Sweet Potato Latkes and Baby Carrots. When calling for a reservation, ask if you can bring your menorah and dreidels for the full Hanukkah experience. And no, you cannot pay for your meal or tip with chocolate gelt.

CRUSH eat, drink, love, MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd., S., Las Vegas, NV 702-891-3222. crushmgm.com

The Dreidel Jenna and Michael Morton, owners of La Cave Wine & Food Hideaway inside Wynn Las Vegas, have incorporated Michael’s Jewish heritage into a brand-new holiday cocktail called The Dreidel. In the spirit of the holidays they share their recipe with our readers. We raise our glass and wish Jenna and Michael a very happy holiday.

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Della’s comfort food Mid-winter calls for a mac & cheese that will soothe the soul and warm the tummy. At Della’s Kitchen inside DELANO, their Mac & Cheese pairs traditional macaroni noodles with a decadent Mornay sauce made of shallots, local aged cheddar and Gruyère. After it’s toasted in a cast iron skillet, the inside is melted and gooey, while the top comes out browned with crispy edges. It’s then topped with homemade brioche bread crumbs. Yummy decadence!

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Crystals cover every inch of this lavish, decadent suede pump, with a classic point toe and slender stiletto heel, promising evening glamour that’s sure to captivate. $3,150. Saks Fifth Avenue, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-733-8300.

Matthew Campbell Laurenza created 15 one-of-a kind, handmade pieces inspired by flora and fauna. This ring, covered in multicolored Swarovski gemstones is a stinging stunner with 18k gold, citrine, sapphire. Price upon request.

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Tourbillon’s Breguet Petite Fleur timepiece begins with a round, fittingly delicate 17mm case in 18K yellow gold. Unlike traditional static diamond settings, the case of the Petite Fleur High Jewelry features 43 baguette diamonds in mobile settings, which undulate in an incredible facsimile of a flower’s petals in the wind. $215,000. Tourbillon, Shops at Crystals, 3720 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-597-0284.

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A timeless piece to have and to pass down to generations is the Lewitt clutch. Exquisitely hand-beaded with Austrian Crystals, the sophisticated design will be the night’s conversation starter. $3,995.

Judith Leiber, Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-792-0661.

The Altair three-star brass necklace is truly a superstar’s piece to be worn with attitude. Perfect with t-shirt and jeans or the standby LBD. $2,490. Lanvin, The Shops at Crystals, 3720 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-982-0245.

Lalique’s Ailes de Psyche earrings, are gorgeously crafted with 18 carats yellow gold, 18 pink Tourmalines, 16 garnets, 10 citrines and two diamonds. $20,000. Lalique, The Shops at Crystals, 3720 Las Vegas Blvd.

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A piece to dramatically change any outfit, this collar by Anne Fontaine is true to the creator’s signature style and fashioned to adapt to the wearer’s personal aesthetic and add sparkle to any holiday ensemble. $695. Anne Fontaine, Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-733-6205. www.davidlv.com | DECEMBER 2014

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discover Skate the Strip The Cosmopolitan transforms its Boulevard Pool into a winter wonderland. New this year is an expanded skating area of over 4,200 square feet of real ice and snow showers. The hours are Monday – Friday from 3 p.m. to midnight and Saturday – Sunday from noon to midnight.

Special holiday hours of noon to midnight will be in effect Dec. 22 – Jan. 2. All day skating access is $15, and from Monday – Friday, all day skating access for Nevada residents is $10. Visitors are allowed to bring their own skates or can rent a pair for $5. Skate aid rentals are also available for $10.

COSMOPOLITAN, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-698-7000. cosmopolitanlasvegas.com

Fabergé Revealed The exhibition showcases 238 rare Fabergé artifacts. As part of the largest public collection of Fabergé outside of Russia, these treasures are synonymous with exquisite craftsmanship, impeccable taste and the rich history of the Russian imperial family. Open daily 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., tickets are $17; $14 for Nevada residents and seniors 65 and older; and $12 for students, teachers and military with valid ID. Children 12 and younger are free.

Audio tours are included in the price of admission and complimentary docent tours are available daily at 2 p.m.

BELLAGIO GALLERY OF FINE ART, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas.

702-693-7871 Bellagio.com/bgfa

Electrified Holiday The Neon Museum knows a thing or two about lights, so it seems perfect timing to offer a holiday-inspired palette of lights - blue, white, gold, green and red - when visitors take the nighttime tour of the Neon Boneyard through January 1. Don’t expect snowmen or Santa, but be ready for snowflakes, bright lights, and the recently restored and electrified displays of Jerry’s Nugget and Liberace Museum signs.

NEON MUSEUM, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North in Las Vegas.

702-387-6366.

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mingle TOURO UNIVERSITY NEVADA, TEN FOR TOURO 10TH ANNIVERSARY GALA Venue Keep Memory Alive Event Center, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center For Brain Health.

Date Sunday, November 9

Event The evening started with a cocktail reception allowing guests to visit a silent auction.

Drinks were followed by dinner, the awards presentation and a keynote address by City National Bank Chairman and CEO Russell Goldsmith.

Special guests, instrumental in founding the university, were honored. They included: Senator Harry Reid, The City of Henderson, Valley Health Systems, Zappos, Findlay Automotive Group, founding CEO Dr. Michael Harter and his wife Dr. Carol Harter, Clark County Medical Society, Nevada State Osteopathic Association, and Nevada State Medical Association, the inaugural class of osteopathic medicine and physician assistant studies, David Dahan of Orgill Singer and Blanche and Phil Miesel.

Proceeds from this event support the Touro Scholarship Fund helping students complete their studies regardless of their financial circumstances.

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s a former top Israel Defense Forces commander, retired Maj. Gen. Doron Almog participated in some of his country’s most famous operations, including the Entebbe rescue mission and the secret airlift of Ethiopian Jews to Israel. Almog also served as the army’s Southern Command chief from 2000 to 2003.

But it was his son, born with severe autism, who changed Almog.

Eran Almog died in 2007 of Castleman’s disease, a rare and fatal disorder that strikes the lymph nodes.

“He is the one who made me into a more sensitive person on be-

half of the vulnerable among us,” Almog says. “He is the one who infused in me extraordinary strength to fight for him and his friends – to fight for their position in society, to fight for their acceptance, to fight to give meaning to the principle that Rabbi Akiva taught us for life: ‘Love your friend as yourself.’”

Almog and his wife Didi founded ALEH Negev – Nahalat Eran, a village (named for his son) that provides a residential care continuum for severely disabled children, as they grow from adolescents into young adults.

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Almog recently spoke with DAVID Magazine about his work on behalf of Israel’s severely disabled children, his son’s legacy and the loss of his brother in battle.

DAVID: You’ve said that your story begins in October 1973 with the Yom Kippur War. How so?

ALMOG: The Yom Kippur War was an earthquake for the State of Israel. Israel was caught completely off-guard by a surprise attack on Shabbat, Oct. 6, 1973, carried out by Syria and Egypt. Within three weeks we lost close to 3,000 people, many of whom were my close friends. The land shook. The ‘Superman’ image that Israel had of herself, following the Six-Day War was destroyed. A protest movement sprang up against Israel’s leadership. In my house, there were rumors that both my brother Eran and I had been killed. On Oct. 16, 1973, Maj. Gen. Shmuel Ayal, a friend and neighbor, came to my parents’ home. He brought them my brother Eran’s ID dog tag and informed them of his death. I was stationed in Sinai as commander of the parachutist company fighting against hundreds of Egyptian tanks, and was only able to get to a telephone at the end of the war.

And it was then that my mother told me, ‘Eran is gone. We no longer have Eran with us.’ I came home, but we didn’t sit shiva. Those who fell during the Yom Kippur War were buried in temporary cemeteries. Their funerals were held 11 months later. I continued to (be in) the Golan Heights.

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ALMOG: Yes, I found Eran’s burned-out tank. I built him a monument from the parts of his burnt tank, and then I continued on to the hospitals to question his soldiers as to exactly what had happened. It was from their testimony that I learned that Eran had been left bleeding on the battlefield for a full week until he was extracted – by then no longer alive. Eran’s pleas for help continue to echo in my head until this day.

DAVID: During the IDF raid at Entebbe, you were first off the plane and the last to board for the flight home. How did your brother’s death change the way you led soldiers on a mission?

ALMOG: I promised that I would never leave a bleeding soldier on the battlefield. This promise accompanied me and my activities during all my years of service in the IDF, and, of course, it influenced the fact that in many battles I am the first on the field, even when serving in a senior position, and sometimes even as a general.

DAVID: When your son, Eran Almog, was born with severe autism, how did his condition change your expectations for him?

ALMOG: Eran’s disabilities exposed me to a very difficult reality – the dream of parents that was destroyed when they learned that their son would not continue the family. Eran was completely dependent on the kindness of others. He couldn’t dress himself or eat himself, and he needed constant supervision. The question wasn’t what he was capable of doing, but rather what we were able and obligated to do for him and for others like him. We decided to love him, to be his mouth in this world and to fight for a quality of life for him for as long as he lived. The village that we established was not only for him, but also for us as human beings. For a society that does not leave the vulnerable behind. For a society that nurtures solidarity and commitment and showers its most vulnerable members with love and a high quality of life.

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ALMOG: It’s not possible to create major social change without recruiting people to the cause, without creating a feeling of empathy and partnership toward the main values in our lives – the values of responsibility, commitment and love for each other, without which the State of Israel would be a country without a spirit. These values are the core of the Jewish spirit: the spirit behind the Jewish nation’s ability to survive throughout the years of its existence, the spirit that gives the State of Israel the ability to stand strong against all those who wish to destroy her and the spirit that will build a country based upon a society of excellence.

DAVID: You spent years trying to improve the welfare of all severely disabled Israeli children through your involvement with ALEH Negev. Describe what the nonprofit organization does for teens and adults with disabilities.

ALMOG: He is the one who led me to a lifetime commitment to forge a path of tikkun olam (healing the wold), by breaking the walls of stigma and prejudices that surrounded him and his friends in order to create a better, stronger society, one that is more committed to each other. The strength of a nation’s society will always be judged by the strength of its weakest links.

DAVID: Do you believe your insistence on speaking openly and publicly about your son helped dispel some of the stigmas often associated with autism?

ALMOG: ALEH Negev-Nahalat Eran seeks to bestow a quality of life filled with love to the most vulnerable members of society. It seeks to be a leading organization in the field of rehabilitation; to develop and share knowledge and methods that will expand its circle of giving to include regular people who have undergone serious accidents or illnesses and are suddenly in need of a prolonged period of professional rehabilitation.

DAVID: What is your son’s legacy? And how does his death impact what you do as founder and chairman of ALEH Negev – Nahalat Eran?

ALMOG: Eran’s death created within me an even stronger commitment on his behalf and on behalf of those like him. His bequest is for me a charge for life – to continue this monumental undertaking

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that we undertook in order to transform the State of Israel into a society of excellence. ALEH Negev-Nahalat Eran is currently building a rehabilitation hospital that will be a leading hospital in Israel in this field. This is part of our giving, together with spreading awareness and commitment toward the acceptance of those who are different, that will transform Israel into a society of excellence.

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An Hour from San Diego, this Mexican Facility Provides a Retreat from Life’s Stresses and Empowers Renewed Health

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t first, I was wondering if I was signing up for a cult. Let’s be honest, the realms of nutrition and spiritual wellness can share some similarities to the all-encompassing worlds of religious fanatics, and Rancho La Puerta definitely has its quotient of die-hard believers.

But among those believers are Travel & Leisure magazine, CondeNast Traveler and the James Beard Foundation, all of whom have singled out Rancho La Puerta for different distinctions. So once I decided to risk indoctrination and visit this storied retreat, I was faced with a new conundrum: Was this a wellness experience, a foodie destination or an indulgent escape?

As it turns out, my stay would include a little of all three. La Puerta, a sprawling 3,000-acre ranch of foothills and meadows outside the border town of Tecate, Mexico, is not a resort for everyone — there’s no meat served, for instance, and alcohol is limited to a small

wine and beer bar that closes at 9 p.m. However, those who go will discover the experience is what you make of it. And despite a legion of passionate instructors and guides on hand, there are no drill sergeants or caftaned mystics.

But first, I had to get there. Rancho La Puerta appears remote but is actually only about an hour from the San Diego airport. RLP has weekly shuttles that meet guests there and facilitate the border crossing (At a tiny station much simpler than the Tijuana crossing; La Puerta’s shuttles are so frequent here that there is a great deal of familiarity with the officials, too.) Although there is a beautiful, artfilled reception building, registration is typically arranged ahead of time —unless you are arriving by your own transportation — and porters greet your shuttle and take you straight to your casita.

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Nevada’s only Funeral Home and Cemetery combination dedicated exclusively to the Jewish Community my casita’s raised bedroom, wrap-around private patio and spacious living area (with a daily-replenished, wood-burning fireplace and wet bar with filtered tap water), I wouldn’t have complained. Just exploring the grounds (remarkably quiet, although some guests I met later complained of nighttime noise from the nearby highway) could also take up the better part of a day, from bowers laden with hammocks to hilltop meditation lawns, koi pond, undisturbed marsh, a labyrinth and reflexology path and miles of winding trails landscaped with indigenous plantings, all in the shadow of the mystical Mount Kuchumaa. If I felt ambitious, a 1/6-mile track, tennis and basketball courts, a fitness gym and four pools were waiting.

But let’s not rush things. By the time I was settled in, I heard a distinctive gong – which I took as a cute vestige of the Rancho’s early days – indicating it was dinnertime.

While the idea of a central dining hall might sound overly regimented, it’s hard to grumble about the gorgeous Spanish Colonial hall of decorative tile and carved wood where all meals are served, with ample seating in the main bustling room, a more sedate balcony section or multi-tiered patio tables outside. During the relatively tight meal times, you have the option of taking a private table or being seated communally; at different times, both suited me, but sharing tables was always the most rewarding.

Meeting the other guests at the Ranch (the week’s visitors, hailing from Malibu to Hamburg, Germany, were all listed on the back

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of a map I received) quickly became a central part of the experience, especially since so many were return visitors eager to share secret tips, class and activity recommendations and just explore common ground. After I shared one meal with Erin, one of the Rancho’s “watsu” water massage therapists, she even offered a mini-session that was one of the week’s highlights.

Typically, when you bring up the topic of “spa” food, the conversation tends to focus more on what you don’t eat than what you do.

But the menu at Rancho La Puerta rises to a level of surprising finesse and satisfaction, even for a seasoned eater like myself: creamy fennel cauliflower soup with saffron; vegetarian enchiladas with Amarillito mole; roasted chayote stuffed with pinto beans, crispy tofu and feta were all memorable dishes. Seafood is fresh and flavorful, and even the tortillas at breakfast are freshly made by hand,

wispy thin, soft and satisfying. In short, I ate well, even if I didn’t feel the need to top things off with any of the supplementary chia, flax or nutritional yeast offered alongside many fresh salsas and aguas frescas.

One of the best pieces of advice I got from the regulars was not to miss the dawn Organic Garden Breakfast Hike. It starts with flashlights, passing the base of Mt. Kuchumaa and over wild and cultivated acres to the Rancho’s own Tres Estrellas working farm and La Cocina Que Canta, an impressively appointed teaching kitchen, where your two-mile constitutional is rewarded with a farm tour and generous Mexican breakfast.

Another don’t miss tip was the week’s regular lecture by Helen Szekely, the remarkable woman at the center of all this. Szekely’s talk was supposed to be about “Aging By Choice.” But after a few minutes tying together the vital threads between mental and physical stimulation, clean eating and global sustainability, the spritely 90-something woman spiels the surprising story of how she and her husband Edmond, both Jewish European expatriates, met in Tahiti in the 1930s then reconnected at Edmond’s original Tecate health camp, where he first fled to avoid deportation back to Germany during World War II. As the war lingered, the Szekelys realized they had to make the camp a viable business in order to survive, and so Rancho La Puerta was born. In the decades between then and Edmond’s death in 1979, many prominent wellness personalities and other West Coast destinations found inspiration directly from La Puerta.

Today, Helen’s daughter Sarah is still the Ranch president.

As Helen’s lecture encapsulated, community is what might set RLP apart more than anything: While most luxury wellness destinations focus primarily on the interior life, this retreat is clearly not

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just about personal wellbeing, but how much that idea is connected to social wellbeing. On any given day, sessions are offered on meditation, yoga, Pilates, kettlebells to more left-of-center concepts like Sound Healing and something called Gyrokinesis, blocked side by side with seminars on food sources and global conservation. Within the rotating faculty there is also more of a sense of encouraging visitors to ask questions than giving them pat answers.

Though this might not necessarily be by design, just trying to balance my time between the Rancho’s many scheduled offerings (literally dozens every day, sometimes more than 50!), unscheduled relaxation and personal reflection seemed like an exercise in itself for finding balance in day-to-day life at home.

I’m also visiting during the Rancho’s annual culinary week, so one event I had to make time for was a special afternoon fiesta celebrating the cuisine of Baja. More than a dozen star chefs from Tijuana, Enseñada and the booming Valle de Guadalupe wine region (all within a couple hours of La Puerta), as well as some impressive microbreweries and an amazing bakery from Tecate itself, assembled on the Ranch’s central lawn. They put together a remarkable array solely for the Ranch’s visitors. Just a tease of the flavors in this region — far more broad ranging, fresh, artisanal and creative than what we think of as “Mexican” (hibiscus tacos; uni ceviche) – was enough to convince me it will be the next food scene to explode.

Though the resort encourages you to escape from modern technology, there are a few lounges where satellite TV and WiFi are available (including a 24-hour computer center). And recent movies are screened nightly (small ensemble concerts are also held). Based on my experience and that of others, cell phone reception is spotty — fair enough, since they really don’t want you using them — but it works.

Before my stay ended, I also found time to enjoy another of the property’s many spa treatments, a massage using birch wood rollers.

And I also returned to La Cocina Que Canta for an evening cooking class, where 30 of us joined visiting cookbook author Jill Silverman to make a five course meal based largely around the Rancho’s own veggies.

One of the resort’s more popular classes is “How To Take The Ranch Home.” Alas, my schedule didn’t allow time to join it, luckily it wasn’t needed. While Rancho La Puerta may not actually be a cult, there’s no doubt that those who have experienced it all take home a renewed connection to their selves and each other.

Rancho La Puerta offers three-, four- and seven-day, all-inclusive stays (though you’ll discover many stay even longer!). Visit www.rancholapuerta.com for weekly schedules and accommodation selection, or call 1(800) 443-7565.

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The Doughnut Chronicles Searching for the Confectionery Holey Grail

By Zoë Friedland

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he sweetness of innovation strikes when we least expect it.

If it weren’t for an afternoon nap under an apple tree in his mother’s garden, Isaac Newton would never have discovered the theory of gravity. If Alexander Fleming had simply cleaned his lab before going on vacation, he would not have returned to discover a moldy Petri dish containing a disgustingly brilliant bacteria killer, known popularly as penicillin. If cargo ship Capt. Hanson Gregory had not had a sweet tooth, the world would be dough-naught.

While struggling against a violent, stormy sea, legend has it that the captain had a eureka moment. Needing both hands, he allegedly

Choosing a doughnut can be serious business.

stabbed one of his mother’s famed confections through a spoke on the ship’s wheel, creating the familiar ring-shaped doughnut in the process. Well, maybe, but what is certain is that the captain’s holein-the-middle treat has become a national staple, a scrumptiously symbolic ring of frosted freedom, often swathed in powdered sugar, sprinkles, or — Heavens! — chocolate.

Her son may have advanced the doughnut’s signature shape, however, Elizabeth Gregory provided the ingredients that gave the treat its curious name. While preparing Dutch fried cakes, known as oliekoeks (“oily cakes”), she overcame the common issue of an uncooked core by stuffing walnuts and hazelnuts into the center of

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the dough. Consumers seemed to savor the taste and shape, and “donuts” spread like wildfire throughout America. They even became the treat of choice for “doughboys,” American servicemen who fought in World War I. In 1920 Adolph Levitt built the first mechanized doughnut machine. New Yorkers gathered outside his shop’s window to watch the rings gliding elegantly through the machine, emerging sweet and steaming and ready for annihilation. In 1931the New Yorker described how the pillowy “doughnuts float dreamily through a grease canal in a glass enclosed machine, walk dreamily up a moving ramp, and tumble dreamily into an outgoing basket.”

Like the rest of America, Jewish people know a good thing when they see one. Enjoying jelly doughnuts known as sufganiyot in Hebrew has become a Hanukkah tradition. These plump, oil-fried delights symbolize the miracle that the holiday is known for. In 165 B.C., the last vial of ritually pure oil found in the liberated ruins of Jerusalem’s Second Temple was expected to keep the sacred menorah alight for a single day, but instead lasted eight. This inexplicable stroke of fortune gave the Maccabees enough time to press a new supply of kosher oil. The eight-day festival of Hanukkah commemorates this miracle and the rededication of the ancient temple’s altar.

So with the holidays approaching, the DAVID staff loosened their belts a notch to find Vegas’ premier doughnut options. After all, Sin City boasts one of the nation’s highest per capita doughnut shop concentrations per city block. Here’s a rundown of some of the more popular stops around the valley:

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

When discussing local doughnut options, we’d be remiss to ignore this national powerhouse. With five locations throughout the valley, Krispy Kreme has perfected the mouth-watering confections we’ve come to crave and the factory-fresh experience that’s made the brand a household name. When the legendary “hot light” is on, customers know that fresh doughnuts are being served. For the tech savvy folks, download the Hot Light app to “map your nearest Krispy Kreme location from your phone and get alerts when the neon glow of ‘Hot Now’ is activated in your area.” Also, for those on the hunt for sufganiyot for Hannukah — never fear! Krispy Kreme is certified kosher.

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Another local favorite, Pink Box Doughnuts has four locations around the valley. The newest, in Summerlin, is open 24 hours, so hungry patrons can get their fix of classic, specialty and gourmet doughnuts whenever a craving strikes. From Simpson’s Pink Sprinkles to Maple Bacon Bar, there really is something for everyone. Best yet, Pink Box is almost constantly introducing new flavors to tantalize your taste buds. Coming soon: Salted Caramel, Strawberry Shortcake, and Banana Cream Pie! Multiple locations, pinkboxdoughnuts.com

Ronald’s Donuts With its unassuming exterior, you’d never know that Ronald’s Donuts houses what PETA regards as one of the country’s top five vegan doughnut shops. Check out its near-perfect YELP history; the almost 500 rave reviews say it all. It’s clear that this vegan haven adheres to a simple and highly successful business model: high quality products, beyond affordable pricing ($1 per doughnut), and a simple classic collection of America’s favorites. Most reviewers praise the chocolate doughnut with soy crème filling above all other selections. But at a buck apiece, why not try them all?

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O Face Doughnuts Located in the nucleus of the booming Downtown Las Vegas scene, the recently renovated John E. Carson motel building, O Face has taken Las Vegas by storm. From the glazes to the fillings, everything is made from scratch under the guidance of creative genius, chef Crystal Whitford. The options are unique. The “Fork & Knives” selection, for instance, features such inspired indulgences as peach with spicy pecan brittle, Mexican chocolate and lemon rosemary meringue. Even more remarkable are the savory breakfast doughnut-pockets, including the Smoked Salmon with dill cream cheese and capers, or the Monte Cristo with sliced ham, gruyere, and raspberry jam. Need I say more?

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For those unsatisfied with classic confections, do-nut worry! Coco Donuts has taken the national sensation known as the “cronut” and run with it. Their adaptation, the Dough’sant, is no mere doughnut/ croissant hybrid. These babies come in NINE flavors, ranging from blueberry to maple to classic glaze. Coco Donuts also has a hassle-free online ordering system that ensures immediate, fresh treats upon pick up. Arguably Sin City’s most popular version of this saccharine mutant, these run out fast. (We’re talking to you, early birds.)

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Why the Goy Kills at Dreidel and Some of the Best Tree Trimmers are Jewish!

By Jaq Greenspon

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ell, the elections are over and for the next two years we’ll be doing what we should always be doing: reaching across the aisle to embrace our political opposites. It’s a noble cause to learn and understand people with different beliefs than ours. It helps make the world an easier place when we can have civilized discourse.

Of course, this goes against what I’ve always been taught: Politics

is one of two things you should always avoid talking about in polite company. Discussing politics can make enemies of friends and provoke violence from those who already hold animus toward us.

But in the spirit of the season, I think it’s good to stretch those boundaries and broach forbidden topics. But with the political season behind, and with people recovering from months of campaign commercials and already broken promises, it seems ill

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timed to bring that up. Instead, let’s talk about the other taboo subject: Religion!

Specifically, I’m thinking of the holidays. Discussing the big things can get complicated. It might even be worse than political party divisions. One thing we can all agree on, no matter which side of the testament you’re on, is that the holidays are coming ever sooner each year and no one is happy about it. No matter what you believe, both Christmas and Hanukkah are part of the fabric of this time of the year, and their celebrations should be open to everyone.

In fact, I think it’s high time we all took this opportunity to invite our friends and neighbors to come and see what we do, and to share their holidays with them.

For me, celebrating Christmas started in grade school. Naturally, I knew about Christmas. Growing up in the Good Ol’ US of A, it’s impossible not to be inundated with both secular and religious iconography once the bird has been carved and the Ziploc Baggies filled with the makings of sandwiches for the next several days.

Maybe even before.

Since 1924, though, we’ve traditionally greeted the old man of Christmas on Thanksgiving morning. He and his sleigh come round the corner at the end of the Macy’s parade and, with that, the gift-giving season is under way. Even as a child, I understood the significance of this moment. It wasn’t hard to associate the jolly fat guy with presents, especially since he was everywhere — but my house.

As a faithful Jew, I enjoyed lighting my menorah and gathering a present for eight straight nights. But something was missing.

I didn’t know when I could start opening those presents. We never had the definitive date of Dec. 25 on which to center our celebrations.

We had Hanukkah, sure. But, as all Jews know, our holidays are never on time (at least not according to the almost universally accepted Gregorian calendar). They’re either early or late.

Some years it can come not too far past Thanksgiving itself (take last year, for example). And in some years it extends into the new year (look no further than 2016 for this particular phenomenon).

This year, for example, the 25th of Kislev, first night according to the Jewish lunar calendar, falls on Dec. 16, while the last candle will just be going out as Santa is making his way down the chimney of his own true believers.

It wasn’t just the date that puzzled me, though. It was the decorations, too. Everywhere you looked, you could see red and green ribbons and strings of multicolored lights. The neighbors would festoon their homes with decorative reindeer and snowmen, while we would spray the windows with aerosol flocking over dreidel and menorah stencils. OK, granted, the flocking was fun, but it just wasn’t the same. Especially when it came to the tree.

Don’t get me wrong. I never actually wanted to celebrate Christmas myself, not really. I understood the religious differences. But, at the same time, I was jealous of the accoutrement afforded my goyim friends. And I certainly didn’t want a “Hanukkah bush.” Even at a very young age, I got the idea of assimilation (credit goes to the folks for explaining it in such a way that a 6-year-old would understand).

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Besides, a tiny leafy plant draped with cheesy blue and white chachkies couldn’t hold a candle, literally, to a fancy menorah or a real, honestto-goodness, 6-foot Douglas fir, smelling of actual nature and adorned with more decorations than you could shake a candy cane at.

So, here was my dilemma: How to participate without giving in or giving up. As an adult, reading (and writing) this, the answers may seem simple, so small as to be below our notice. But as a child it wasn’t so easy. Once, while playing with his friends who had to stop to get ready for church, that 6-year-old hadn’t understood what was happening. Why should the fun stop simply because one member of the party had to leave? So he called home and asked, in a very straightforward, nonsensical way, if it was possible to become a Christian so he could go to church with the family whose home he had been playing at. Instead of an immediate answer, I was ordered home and the above-mentioned explanation was given.

So I understood the difference, sort of. But it looked like such fun. I wanted all of the benefits with none of the guilt (like “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter”). It wasn’t until a few years later (in my notso-perfect memory) when I finally got a taste of that forbidden fruit.

In fourth grade, my best friend was Michael Muchitello. Mickey, as I knew him, and I had the kind of bond you can only have when you’re 9. We shared the kinds of hopes and dreams you’re only allowed to have when you’re still in single-digit ages. We speculated about UFOs and bad TV shows. When a girl in our class that we’d both fancied (and that was never a cause for argument) moved to Texas, we mutually decided to go and bring her back (never mind

that we would have to walk). At 9, no differences were too big to be overcome by the rock, paper, scissors test.

And then December came.

Naturally, we’d been to each other’s homes before. But now it was Christmastime and Mickey’s mom, Blanche, had called my mom to invite us (the whole family) over for an evening of tree trimming.

I had no idea what that was, but I was excited I was going to get to celebrate Christmas … at least partially. This was much more than driving around and looking at light displays on neighborhood houses; this was more than seeing the long line to sit on Santa’s lap at the local mall. This was actual, direct holiday contact.

I remember us all going into the house and there it was: a huge green tree, tapering to a point somewhere near the ceiling. Of course, at 9 everything seems huge. It may not have been 15 feet tall, but it sure felt that way, and it was bare. It was just like you’d find in nature. Next to it were bags of ornaments and strings of knotted-up lights. And then there was the popcorn.

Popcorn was a new one to me. I mean, sure, I was prepared for fragile glass bulbs and multicolored lights chasing each other around.

But popcorn? That was something completely different. Yet the puffed kernels provided the most fun of the night. We ate more than we strung on thread, and we laughed and joked all night long. It was a magical experience, one I would repeat whenever I got the chance.

Not having a tree of our own, I was, like Blanche Dubois, dependent on the kindness of … well, not strangers exactly, but folks who didn’t mind the creative Jewish kid crashing their holiday. Folks like my

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middle school guidance counselor, Naomi Dannan. I babysat for her and every year, for at least the three years of middle school (and probably into high school as well), she made her home and tree available to my decorating decisions. Certainly, I tried to do right by her family. But, at the same time, I’m pretty certain my aesthetic sense was cause for “bad thoughts” at the confessional. Even when I went away to college, I found friends whose trees I could help make festive. It wasn’t part of the selection process, but it didn’t hurt.

Fair is fair, though. Over the years, just as I’ve enjoyed sharing the holiday traditions of my non-Jewish friends, it seemed only right to have the same experience go the other way. Growing up, our house was the neighborhood house. You know the one, where all the kids gathered, a bevy of bicycles in the front yard. And my folks were surrogate parents to anyone who walked through the front door under the banner of friendship.

Of course, this led, at some point in late November or December, to friends coming for dinner and finding themselves with latkes and applesauce on their plate, or a handful of chocolate gelt thrust into their hands while the rules of dreidel were hastily explained. And when the sun went down, if they were still around, the whole candle lighting ceremony would happen.

Around our house, there were always more menorahs than people.

Even today, the light from the licht is enough to do without artificial incandescence for the good part of the evening. Sure, we all have our personal menorahs (mine is the classic tin with the raised Magen David shamus). But over the years others have been added until the counter top is covered for eight nights a year. And each one has a box of candles to go along with it. This means no matter how many extra people might be there for the prayers, there will always be a shamus for them to hold and a menorah they can call their own for the night.

In the U.S., though, culturally, we’re all inundated with the

Christian part of the Judeo/Christian culture. That’s why it was easy for me to understand and respect the attitudes and customs I wanted to be a part of. Going the other way is not necessarily as easy, as exemplified by the night my sister’s best friend, Blake, came over to light candles. Blake was our next-door neighbor, from a good Catholic family, and the same age as my sister, maybe 9 or 10.

The girls had been friends forever, so this latest sharing of celebrations was nothing unusual. Before the main event, Mom repeated the story of the Maccabees, well known to us, but new to our friend, who listened intently — there was a sure present at the end of all this, remember.

Everything was going along just fine until after the prayers were recited in halting Hebrew, repeated word by word. It was with great pride and satisfaction that young Blake took on the words, lighting the candles in proper order from right to left (with appropriate explanation). When they were all lighted, the present almost in her grasp, my father, with the timing of a master prankster, lowered the boom.

“You realize,” he told our young guest, “this makes you Jewish now.”

Never, before or since, have I seen a real person react the way a Tex Avery cartoon does. Blake’s eyes grew as big as saucers, her jaw dropped to her chest and I’m pretty sure steam rose from the scarlet tips of her ears. At least that’s all I remember before an ear-splitting howl of “Noooooo!” was followed by a smoke outline (of where she had been standing) slowly dissipating in the air-conditioned room — as the actual, physical girl ran as fast as her 9-year-old legs could take her back to her family and home next door.

Granted, this was a few years ago, and maybe a little more knowledge of the customs and cultures not our own is out there.

But the cross-cultural exchanges still need to go on. We all need to know there’s no “war” on the holidays. As Edith Sitwell said, “I am patient with stupidity but not with those who are proud of it.”

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These Boots are Made for Walking....and Talking About

By Marisa Finetti

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or some of us, the simplest solution for transitioning from summer flip-flops to cool weather season is to wear flip-flops with socks (not the best look). But for others, putting on a good pair of boots is, perhaps, the number one reason to look forward to fall and winter. And in recognition of the nip in the air and the dusting of snow on our mountains, we’re calling out the different types of boots that make up the most integral part of any woman’s fall wardrobe. This season, designers have gone over the top, by pushing the limits to deliver astonishingly exaggerated pieces of women’s footwear. Our discovery: One pair won’t do.

Starting out with our favorite — over-the-knee boots, or OTK. Aren’t they the quintessential remedy to summer’s bare legs? The stand-alone sex appeal of this “leather legging” is best styled with minis and shorts that hit right at the top of the boot. While they’ve been trending since last season, the fever has risen, we think, with a nod to Broadway’s hit musical, Kinky Boots. And just as the overthe-knees dominate the stage, they also have strutted the runways, from Betsey Johnson’s tall satin boots, to Alexander Wang, Versace, and Just Cavalli’s offerings.

Tall lace-up boots also are showstoppers this season and have been featured by many of the world’s top designer collections.

Options to lace-ups abound, from Chanel’s playful sneaker boots (perfect for longer walks, thanks to their rubber treads) to Versace’s sophisticated and daring red suede lace-up OTK. Slouchy boots are hugely promising for the winter season, and present one of the most desired silhouettes. They’re popular for their relaxed look and the comfort of a looser fit through the calf.

We’ve seen numerous slouchy boots in Rag & Bone, Emilio Pucci and Chloé. But one to pay attention to is Derek Lam’s Tonya Run-

way Slouchy Knee boot, in black or dark taupe. Its wrap-around cuff suggests the modern allure of a striking tall boot.

But booties are also sleek, chic and totally on the trend. Perfect for those days that aren’t quite cold enough for long boots, they are a go-to for dressing up and stepping out. And when the mercury really drops, get maximum impact by pairing them with bare legs and shorter hemlines, like flirty skirts or a pair of denim cut-offs.

Sassiness goes with boot-wearing, but to keep those heads turning even more consider this season’s fabulous finishes. From monochromatic fuzzies to refined animal print, fur boots are among the strongest pieces of the fall and winter collections. Fendi, Chloé, Emilio Pucci and Marni also have featured some extraordinary fur and animal print boots – in short and long versions.

Embellished metallics and patchwork leather, as seen in Frye, Gucci, Jimmy Choo and Roberto Cavalli selections, have the capability to stand on their own. With dramatic use of hardware, distressed and dyed leathers and mixed metal studs, all are made to give a powerful step forward.

For the poised and polished crowd, there are options aplenty, from Stuart Weitzman, to Cole Haan, and Tory Burch. Donald J Pliner’s Divo boots offer that classic riding boot feel with a smooth leather finish. It’s also versatile – fold down for day wear, and up for the ultimate over-the-knee boot.

The moto boot gives the tough-girl aura to any wardrobe. But it’s best worn in true-rebel style when allied with unexpected feminine pieces – a tulle skirt, floral top and whimsical jewelry. Designers such as Burberry, Alexander McQueen and Miu Miu have perfected the look with multiple buckles, leather plates and chain straps.

So many styles, so many moods, and one pair of feet. We’ve found just the solution to give winter the boot: stock up.

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Low blue leather boots with front and side zips. The orange rim and white contrast topstitching add playful elements for stepping out of winter “blues.” Price upon request. M. Missoni, Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas.

702-862-4583. www.m-missoni.com Frye’s Deborah boots gets an urban twist with distressed, beaten-looking leather and scads of glam beads and studs. This shortie will be rocking as long as you can. $598.

Neiman Marcus, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-731-3636.

Fendi extends the whimsical monster motif to this gazing leather ankle boot made in Italy. $1,695. Neiman Marcus, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-731-3636.

Chanel’s sneaker boot, constructed of tweed and white lambskin with silver metallic accents, is a playful statement-setter. $1,800, Chanel Boutique, Encore 3121 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-765-5255.

Sharp and modern, Acne Studios Loma Metallic Chrome is a high-heeled ankle boot that will give any look a directional edge. $620. Barneys New York, Shoppes at Palazzo, 3327 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-629-4200. www.davidlv.com | DECEMBER 2014

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Crafted of brown and olive haircalf, Fendi’s Joan ankle booties are embellished with matte multicolor pyramid studs. Styled with a thick heel, the boots are trimmed with fox fur and lined in charcoal plush shearling. $2,900. Barneys New York, Shoppes at Palazzo, 3327 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-629-4200.

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Giuseppe Zanotti’s double zip and buckle moto (motorcycle) boot is crafted of smooth black leather, but adds instant toughness and is characteristic of the cool, downtown gal we all admire. $1,325.

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Chloé’s Suzzana studded boot shows off its smooth red lambskin leather taper toe covered with gold-tone stud detailing. Three adjustable buckle straps across vamp and exposed side zip with leather pull. $1,345.

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Suede knee high boots from Versace featuring a pointed toe, cut out details, a lace-up front fastening, a side zip fastening and a high stiletto heel. $2,395. Versace, Shops at Crystals, 3720 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-933-7950.

Crafted in exotic Ayers and soft suede with metallic leather piping detail in a contemporary design that exudes elegance is Roberto Cavalli Ayers and Suede Patchwork Fire Bootie. $1,485. Roberto Cavalli, Shops at Crystals, 3720 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-736-7300.

You’re sure to get the reaction you’re looking for with this stealthily seductive over the knee boot, crafted in oiled suede with a sumptuous sheepskin cuff. UGG’s Ophira boot has statementmaking power and walkability, designed with an extra-cushioned footbed and stacked leather heel. $350. UGG, Fashion Show, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-430-7250.

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t’s that time again. The holidays are upon us, as in “The Office Party” or “How Can I Make a Complete Fool of Myself in Under Three Hours And Possibly Torch a Career?”

Face it. For some, the HO HO HO-ing, the silver bells, lights, trees and menorahs in a field of red, green and silver, along with unbridled merriment in one room, have the capacity to trigger a flood of inappropriate behavior. Who hasn’t witnessed a co-worker, who normally wouldn’t be caught dead with an untucked shirt, suddenly doing the hula on a table (or under it) at the holiday party?

Mercifully, most of us who let loose are only slightly embarrassing. Our voice gets a little shrill, our laugh a little too loud. We get slightly “warm” with co-workers we like (or hate), screw up the name of a team member we’ve worked next to for five years or slip on the artificial snow. But then there are the others, usually gone by the next day, who remain office legends years later.

For “Seinfeld” aficionados, the mention of Elaine’s dance at a J. Peterman party pricks the collective memory: Her solo gavotte, as co-workers wince and move away to avoid a nasty death by kicking, was a cross between the Sprockets (on SNL) and a rabid octopus. Ewww.

Another Seinfeldian, George Costanza, should be banned from any party with humans, especially happy ones. His gaffes range from inventing a charity (The Human Fund) to avoid spending a sheckel — to making up a holiday (“Festivus for the Rest of Us”) that his father, a raving maniac, invented to fight commercialism. Introduced in a 1997 episode, two of its more colorful customs were the “Airing of Grievances” (where the guests scream insults) and “Feats of Strength” (requiring wrestling, more screaming, and no doubt a visit to Mount Sinai – the hospital, where the holiday menu consists of a soft food diet).

Then there’s TV’s “Monk,” the genius detective who spends his free time alphabetizing his phobias (It’s a curse and a blessing) and actually survives the police Christmas Party (2005) because his Secret Santa bought him a dustpan and a broom.

I confess, I’ve bloopered at similar gatherings. At one agent’s party, I stuck a whole cheese wheel in my purse (which, let me tell you, isn’t easy with a small handbag and 20 writers behind me yelling “GO, GO, GO!”). I also spilled a glass of wine on the agent’s perfectly groomed wife! It wasn’t my fault (some yutz backed into me), but she still glared at me all night like Ahab at Moby Dick.

So, my friends, what have we learned so far? If you can’t perform, don’t show off your new “career” at the office party; don’t give phony or rotten gifts (that includes “regifting”); don’t test out new games and don’t poison people.

Here are a few more Office Holiday Party Do’s and Don’ts, in case you’re hoping for another invite next year – assuming your company still has such gatherings. www.davidlv.com | DECEMBER 2014

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OFFICE PARTY DON’TS 1-Booze Till You Buzz – Off to Pluto. This one’s a biggie and can land you on your derriere in the company of your boss’s wife; induce you to use a potted plant as a urinal; or do a strip show; end up face-down in the hummus; or wrapping your CEO’s car around a pole. The Office Party is about business, not revealing your inner maniac. In fact, you may booze yourself out of that senior VP promotion – or the company. Redemption isn’t easy once you’ve made a fool of yourself before co-workers and machers.

2-Dress Like a Schmuck. Halloween’s over. Cool clothes and classy evening wear are fine. This is not the time to show the Goth or Steampunker part of your personality. For gals, save the clothes that meet at the pupik for Speed Dating night. Office parties are stressful enough without half the office staring at too many au naturel “sides” of you.

3-Be a No Show. Even if parties aren’t your “thing,” you’ve been invited by your bff to a ski weekend, you hate people or you need a Valium drip to face the holidays, go. It’s your job. The boss (OK, his assistant) lays out the gelt for nibbles, booze and a buffet – and this is how you show your team spirit, your desire to know your colleagues, your appreciation for the all-veggie pizza line? Trust me, the boss will notice, wonder, ask others, and some teeth gnashing may be involved.

4-Get Grabby! This is not a flirt op. All hands should be on deck – as in decking the halls, which doesn’t include the odd touch, a tussle in a closet, or the “accidental” body bump. According to The Huff Post, 72.2 percent of women and 59.8 percent of men who have cheated on their spouses with a co-worker say it started at the office holiday party.

Don’t open yourself and the boss up to a sexual harassment suit.

5-Kvetch or Gossip. Loose lips sink careers. A friend told me about a zonked executive who grabbed the karaoke mike and made up words to the tune “There’s No Business Like *%*^$^” Business,” referring, of course, to his business. His artful lines led him to the unemployment line.

A little kvetch about pay raises, or mentioning your supervisor’s secret stash of Gummy Bears (or knives), could travel faster than a speeding bullet into your boss’s memory bank. Your “best pals” tonight may become tomorrow’s enemies if you decide to get too up close and personal.

6-Bring the Uninvited. Sure, you’re less likely to suggest a shot contest with your mate and children present, but if family and friends aren’t on the invitation, leave’em behind. Your boss has shelled out for a certain number, and if you bring your significant others, including in-laws, you’re over-taking. You’re also probably annoying your colleagues who, instead of getting to know one another better, are stuck in the corner with your aunt talking bunions – without food.

7-Get Crazy. Don’t punch out the guy who “threw you under the bus.” Don’t compare beer bellies. No toasting when you’re toasted. And don’t ask yourself, “Wouldn’t it be fun if I brought my bassoon, puppets, accordion?”

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OFFICE PARTY DO’S 1-Watch the booze. Know how much you can imbibe before you go into hover space – that place between friendly and crazy, drunken lunatic. If you don’t trust your judgment, stick with “mocktails” and avoid the ugly scenes starring you. You might want to limit yourself to one gin and tonic, then switch to soda or tonic. It’ll keep you sane, and if your company’s culture is boozy, you’ll still be nursing a glass with something clear inside. Remember, it’s harder to offend or fall on your face when you’re sober.

2-Ask About Attire. Not sure what “Dress comfortably” “Formal” or “Theme” means? Ask an old timer who has survived more than five office holiday parties. Then follow. Unless your boss is Heidi Klum, Batman, or doing “Santa” is his job, keep it real and in step with your corporate culture.

3-Participate! Who needs a wallflower at an event meant to bring colleagues together. If you’re shy, bored or would rather have nettle stalks under your fingernails than talk, prepare. Arrive with a few general interest topics, such as: new films, apps, vacation plans, family stuff, hobbies, and, yes, interesting work projects. Keep it light and social.

Leave politics, religion or gripes to yourself. Remember, these parties aren’t mixers or ragers; they’re employee ops to mingle and boost morale.

4-Bite the Bullet if the Boss “Livens” with Karaoke. There are two kinds of people in the world. Those who adore getting up and singing a rotten version of “I Feel Pretty” to a crowd of strangers, and those who would rather tackle a shark on “Survivor.” It’s your ocean, so swim with the other sharks. Even a few feeble attempts and laughter beat being a pooper who won’t take a risk.

5-Follow the Leaders About Gifts. Companies have different customs when it comes to gifting and gelting. Some do Secret Santas with price points, some do Grab Bags; others do nothing at the party. If you think of buying a gift that’s twice the price will impress, think of the cutting edge show “The Office.” In a 2005 episode, Scott ignores the $20 “Secret Santa” gift limit and buys a $400 video iPod. The others bring baby posters, shower radios, key chains, teapots and old shirts. “Goodwill To All” becomes “Guilt for All.” Finally, if you do blow it, (all humans do from time to time), apologize. Yes. Talk, e-mail, or text your sincere regret for acting the fool. If your inanity was personal, mention it briefly in your apology. Then pray, in the spirit of good cheer, that all will be forgiven (or forgotten by others who screwed up your name, double dipped in the hummus and did a tango – alone.)

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