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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 2:22 pm
Tried to find some more info for you, Kep421. Here is Avi Schneier's personal web page, I didn't see anything about his religion in there, though. Couldn't find anything on Joe. I'm sure someone saw something about them being Orthodox... ??
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 5:19 pm
Thanks Karen!! The web page was very helpful. If Avi was orthodox, I don't believe he would have attended a public school, nor do I believe he would be allowed to have physical contact with any female in public. His biography states he attended a public school in NY and there is a picture of him hugging a female friend. This is just my view of the orthodox way of life based on a long ago acquaintence. I could be wrong, but I don't think they are orthodox.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 5:14 am
If they were Orthodox, they wouldn't be applying -- and competing -- in TAR. They know what their limitations are, and now that they would have to go against their beliefs on some occasions. I thought I read that they are kosher; if so, if there are as many weird food challenges as this last season, they may end up walking away from the game. I believe that's why Mirna never did the food comps, because she's a veggie.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 7:15 am
No Orthodox Jew could be on this show. It would not work. They would fall terribly behind on the Sabbath which begins at sundown on Friday to sun down on Saturday. They would not be able to do anything during that time. I met a couple who would tear their toilet paper on Friday afternoon so the would not have to do it on the Sabbath! Extreme to be sure but you really can't even plug in a fan or turn on a light. That has to be done before hand. If you are looser on the rules it still would stop you from participating. Keeping Kosher is easier. Vegetatarians do it and if they stick with that diet there is no risk of mixing meat with dairy. Clearly they do not go so far as to have seperate pans and dishes for meat and dairy because on the road it would be impossible. They probably follow the Kosher rules loosely when not at home.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 8:03 am
Aren't Orthodox Jews the ones who have the curls?
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 8:24 am
Hassidic Jews have the curls.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 9:47 am
I get so confused. Sorry if I offended anyone...I certainly do not mean to do so. I grew up in a small town and did not meet a Jewish person until I went off to college (he turned out to be one of my best friends who used to tease me about my ignorance all the time).
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Woofy
Member
08-09-2001
| Monday, October 11, 2004 - 5:51 pm
But ... but where is the GAY team? :-(
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 2:32 pm
Not sure if this is where I should be posting this... Television Without Pity has a great 12pg. interview with Phil, it's about half TAR, and half NOW.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 6:19 pm
Not sure where to post this either, and it might be old news, but according to E! Reichen of "Reichen and Chip" has confirmed he's been approached to be in TAR: All Stars.
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 6:28 am
I just read the following at Yahoo: "The Amazing Race 6," initially slated for the Saturday 8 p.m. slot, will now run Tuesdays at 9 p.m., beginning with a two-hour premiere Nov. 16.
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Wilsonatmd
Member
01-23-2001
| Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 8:06 am
yeah, it's confirmed.....First episode is 11/16 at 9est for 2 hours, then the other eps are at 9pm Tuesdays. It's a good timeslot, as there's nothing really comparable on right now, and they'll be showing new eps in December and January, when most of the rest of the networks have reruns. Fox might try to do some 2 hour American Idol eps in January, but it should be OK.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 10:10 am
Excellent!! Thanks for the info.
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Robok
Member
10-28-2003
| Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 11:55 am
WHOPPEEEEE!!!!
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 12:44 pm
SWEET
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Hippyt
Member
06-15-2001
| Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 12:59 pm
Wooooooopeeeee!!! Great news!
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Weinermr
Member
08-18-2001
| Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 4:31 pm
How to Keep Kosher Kosher Keeping kosher may seem complex, but the concept is simple: It means complying with kashrut, the body of Jewish law set forth in the Torah that stipulates what foods Jews may and may not eat and how foods must be prepared and eaten. Steps: 1. Eat no flesh, organs, eggs or milk that come from forbidden animals, and avoid certain parts of permitted animals. 2. Eat permitted animals only if they have been slaughtered in accordance with Jewish law. 3. Make sure all blood has been drained from meat or broiled out of it before you eat it. 4. Do not eat meat ("fleishig," the flesh of birds and mammals) with "milchig" (dairy). You may eat foods considered "pareve," or neutral, with either meat or dairy. Pareve foods include fish, eggs, fruits, vegetables and grains, though some Jews do not eat fish with meat. 5. Keep utensils used with meat separate from those used with dairy, and do not use utensils with kosher food if they have come into contact with nonkosher food. (This rule applies only if the contact occurred while the food was hot.) 6. Do not eat or drink grape products made by non-Jews. 7. Simplify your shopping by looking for kosher symbols. Most prepackaged foods have some kind of kosher certification. 8. Keep in mind that kosher is not a style of cooking. Any kind of food - including Chinese, Indian or nouvelle cuisine - can be kosher if prepared and served in accordance with Jewish law. Tips: This is a broad overview of the rules of kashrut. For a closer look delve into one of many books on the subject. The one at left will give you more detail on the law, plus some great recipes. Any rabbi would be happy to offer further suggestions. According to the Torah, it is kosher to eat any animal that has cloven hooves and chews its cud, specifically sheep, cattle, goats and deer. Chickens, geese, ducks and turkeys are also kosher; birds of prey and scavengers are not. Other forbidden, or "trafe," animals include camels, donkeys, pigs, horses, rodents, reptiles, amphibians and insects. From the water, anything that has fins and scales is permitted. Thus, fish such as salmon, trout and tuna are fine; shellfish such as lobsters, shrimp and clams are nonkosher, as are marine mammals of any kind. It is a misconception that the laws of kashrut are primitive health regulations made obsolete by modern technology. A few of the rules have some beneficial health effects, particularly those involving the slaughter of animals, which is done under the most humane and sanitary conditions possible. Other laws, however, are obeyed simply because the Torah says so.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 5:43 pm
Ok you lost me until I scrolled wayyyy up lol.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 7:01 pm
I scrolled and am still lost LOL
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 4:20 pm
THANK YOU, JAN!!!
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Padivius
Member
08-21-2003
| Friday, October 22, 2004 - 10:41 am
I'm found and always have been.
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Wilsonatmd
Member
01-23-2001
| Friday, October 22, 2004 - 8:49 pm
Once we get closer to the airdate, I'll be posting a new poll....it's a new format, one I think can be real interesting.
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Taximomg
Member
07-17-2004
| Sunday, October 24, 2004 - 7:14 pm
On Wednesday, the new teams will be introduced on The Early Show (7:00AM in the East).
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 8:43 am
The Official Amazing Race site has all the new teams up now. Can't wait for this season!
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Producerchic
Member
06-29-2004
| Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 3:19 pm
Story on Yahoo! http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=797&e=3&u=/eo/20041027/en_tv_eo/15229
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