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Purim or Potassium Iodide

March 18, 2011

Good day, Bayside. Yesterday's weather was the loveliest since the launch of Bayside Patch in November. As far as we go, that makes it the nicest day in recorded history! (kidding)

It is somehow easier to appreciate the beauty outside when the world over is fraught with perils, isn't it? Here are Five Things you should know for your Saturday:

1. President Obama said he does not expect any harmful radiation to reach any part of the U.S., according to the Daily News.

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2. It's still pretty unnerving that some negligible amount of radiation has reached the West Coast, according to one diplomat quoted by AOL News.

3. If recent events have reminded you of how frail and miraculous the gift of existence is, and you plan to keep living your life, and enjoying the springy weather like there's no tomorrow, you could .

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4. You could also  for Purim, a Jewish holiday that, similar to , mixes drinking, costume wearing and religious devotion for a rocking good time. Purim starts tonight at sundown, and ends tomorrow at sundown.

5. In celebration of Purim, the Hillcrest Jewish Center is . Wear your costume!

 


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