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Our Best Independence Day Desserts
Red Velvet-Berry Cobbler
Top with scoops of homemade Cream Cheese Ice Cream for a cool summery twist on the classic Southern layer cake.
Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes
This is a real dandy. It would be a great addition to your July 4th celebration spread. The amusing effect of the swirled frosting can be duplicated using any colors for any occasion. It makes a fun Christmas cupcake using red and green or a pretty spring cupcake using pink and green.
American Flag Cheesecake Bars
Decorate these easy cheesecake bars as American flags by using blueberries for the star section and piping jelly in thin lines to resemble the strips. It's a great make-ahead dessert for summer entertaining.
Red, White, and Blue Cake
Fresh fruit hits the dessert table in this delicious, colorful, and patriotic cake. It's beautiful on display and delicious after a hearty dinner.
Sparkling Ice Cream Floats with Berries
Who knew the ultimate summer dessert would be the simplest you've ever made? These delightfully sweet and boozy floats take only a few ingredients and about two seconds to whip up, but trust us—they are always sure to impress. Rossini is a sparkling wine beverage, usually Prosecco-based, that is mixed with strawberries and raspberries. It is sweeter and fruitier than a rosé or other sparkling wine so it makes a delicious combination with rich vanilla ice cream (we especially love Häagen-Dazs brand here). We found a great one at Trader Joe's for just about $6, but if you have a hard time finding rossini, you can definitely use your favorite rosé.
Red, White, and Blue Layer Cake
"I wanted to play into the patriotic colors of the Fourth of July holiday, and layered cakes are a great way to make a splash. Plus, kids love a colorful dessert."
Berry Tartlets
These dainty little tarts have an unusual depth of character, thanks to their graham-cracker-like crusts.
Red, White and Blue Ice Pops
Celebrate red, white, and blue all summer long with these patriotic ice pops. The secret ingredient is a blue sports drink, along with cranberrry juice and lemonade.
All-Star Berry Tart
Fill a tart shell with a rich pastry cream and arrange fresh berries on the top in a star shape for a dessert that's perfect for patriotic holidays.
Ice Cream-Only Ice Cream Cake
For some, a typical ice cream cake is a wonderful, frozen amalgamation of two of life's great desserts: ice cream and cake (obviously). However, for others—those who truly prefer ice cream over cake—the fact that most ice cream cakes still contain layers of frozen cake is… a disappointment. And it is for these ice cream loving people that we created this "cake," made purely of frozen dairy goodness. We use fresh whipped cream fortified with gelatin to "frost" the cake, holding the layered scoops together and coating the exterior, because a stabilized whipped cream holds its texture incredibly well (without becoming rock-hard) in the freezer. You can use any number and variety of flavors/colors to create your own take on this ice cream-only cake; we opted to go with a rainbow of colors to achieve a festive feel in every slice. Use any custom combination to create the perfect frozen cake for a birthday party, gender reveal party, college game day event, etc. You can even dress the concept up to create an adorable Ice Cream Princess Cake.
Sour Cream Ice Cream
This fabulous 5-ingredient, no-cook ice cream has everything going for it: It couldn't be easier to make, it's insanely rich and smooth, and has a element of intrigue (sour cream!) that lends a delicate, something-special factor to the flavor and texture.
Simple Homemade Dreamsicles
Light, creamy, and refreshing, these easy DIY Dreamsicles taste like nostalgia on a stick. The ice pops can also be made in paper cups (instead of plastic popsicle molds), which can be cut away for easy release.
Dairy-Free Piña Colada Sherbet
You're just 4 ingredients and 5-minutes-worth of hands-on work from this rich and luscious Piña Colada-inspired, non-dairy sherbet. Often confused with sorbet—which by definition, contains no dairy—sherbet is typically made with a dairy component like milk, buttermilk, or a heavier cream. However, this tropical twist is perfect for anyone with a dairy allergy or sensitivity, as the cool and creamy treat replaces the cream element of a typical sherbet with canned coconut cream—which provides the necessary amount of fat to lend this dairy-free, vegan dessert a rich, creamy mouthfeel without dairy. As refreshing as it is decadent, and simple-to-make as it is delicious, this coconut and pineapple goodness might just become you're new favorite, quick and easy summer dessert.
Pineapple-Lime Upside Down Cake
Fresh lime zest adds just enough of a zingy "something special" factor to our foolproof take on the classic pineapple upside-down cake. This easy cake is a fan favorite for good reason—it's so simple to make and is loaded with a delicious balance of buttery-caramelized and tropically sweet flavors. Pro-Tip: Finish incorporating the ingredients by hand, this will prevent over-mixing your way to a tough cake. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a perfect finish.
Edible and Bakeable Cookie Dough
If you've ever been scolded for eating raw cookie dough straight from the mixing bowl, get ready to enjoy the satisfaction you were once denied. This edible cookie dough eliminates the fear factor of eating raw cookie dough by following similar safety protocols as manufactures who produce cookie dough that is intended to be eaten raw (like that used in cookie dough ice cream and the cookie dough served at the increasingly popular dessert spots like NYC's DŌ). The 2 key details of this recipe that give you a pass to enjoy the dough in a raw state is using pasteurized eggs and toasting your all-purpose flour before using it to make the dough.
Key Lime Pie Ice Cream
Enjoy homemade Key lime pie ice cream by flavoring a simple ice cream custard base with Key lime zest, Key lime juice, and graham cracker crumbs.
Lemon Icebox Pie Ice Cream
Try a scoop of Lemon Icebox Pie Ice Cream. This homemade ice cream with just four simple ingredients and a tangy citrus twist reinvents the classic Southern icebox pie.
No-Bake Strawberry Nutella Cheesecake
Strawberry season is an indicator of two things; it means the sun is out and the oven is off. Take a break from a hot kitchen to make this easy, fresh and stress-free no-bake Nutella flavored cheesecake. The hazelnut spread not only gives the cheesecake a velvety texture and chocolatey taste, but it also helps stabilize the pie to set up a creamy yet firm consistency when chilled. The addition of condensed milk adds a touch of milky sweetness and the lemon juice creates a mellow, zesty flavor that balances the cheesecake's sweetness. You can prepare the crust a day ahead and also chill cheesecake overnight. This cheesecake will be a hit at any summer event, and it's a great way to use up the season's favorite berry.
Strawberry Yogurt Cream Pie with Cereal Crust
Made with a fiber cereal-crusted pie shell, this strawberry yogurt cream pie is the ultimate no-bake dessert. With a fruity, rich filling (made even more digestive-friendly with the addition of Greek yogurt and berries *you're welcome*), this breakfast-inspired treat is everything you want in a (somewhat) guilt-free dessert. It's ultra-satisfying with just the right amount of sweetness, without sending you over the edge.
No-Bake Fudgy Toffee Bars
These gooey bars will be your new favorite no-bake cookie. Serve chilled for less mess.
Mini Vegan Key Lime Icebox Pies
This "custard" has an insanely rich and silky texture born from a partnership between avocado and tofu.
The Ultimate Unbaked Brownies
These incredible brownies are a lot of things all at once: they're no-bake, vegan, and gluten-free. They're also incredibly delicious, and feature a luxurious layer of chocolate ganache on top.
Strawberry Ice Cream Pie with Pretzel Crust
This summery pie is quick and easy, highlighting seasonal strawberries. Feel free to make your own or use your favorite brand of prepared strawberry ice cream.
Hot Fudge Sundae Shake
Fill tall glasses with everything that makes a sundae so delicious: vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, caramel syrup, whipped cream, brownies, and cherries.
Coconut-Avocado Pops
Who knew that a ripe avocado could add such a rich flavor and silky smooth texture to a batch of homemade popsicles? With a pop of fresh citrus juice and sweetened with a little agave nectar, these fun, kid-approved frozen desserts are the perfect summer treat.
Prosecco Popsicles
Is there anything better than an ice cold popsicle on a hot day? Yes, and that something is a boozy popsicle on a hot day. Made with whatever fresh fruit(s) you've got lying around, these easy homemade Prosecco ice pops are the perfect, adult-only summertime treat.
Coconut Lime Chia Pudding Pops
Cool-down with a nutritious and creamy, summer treat. Don't have a popsicle mold? That's ok. Use a mason jar! Mix ingredients in a small mason jar, shake, add crushed raspberries, a spoonful of chia pudding, and freeze until solid, 4 to 5 hours. Not only is this method mess-free but it's also super cute!
Mint Oreo Icebox Cake
This decadent Oreo icebox cake is incredibly easy to make and requires only six ingredients. It's a perfect dessert for kids birthday parties that doesn't require heating up the kitchen. As is, this cooling cake offers a delightful mint-chocolate flavor profile, but feel free to switch things up by using your favorite Oreo cookie flavor (and leaving out the fresh mint).
Coffee Liqueur Cookies-and-Cream Ice Cream
If you like Cookies-and-Cream Ice Cream, this one's a winner. Coffee-flavored liqueur is added to crushed, cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies for a delightful twist on the classic flavor.
Churro Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches
Plug in your waffle iron for a sinful, sweet treat! Prepare yourself, these decadent ice cream sandwiches are next level. Mouth-watering, cinnamon-sugar churros (waffled) pair perfectly with large scoops of ice cream and a chocolaty drizzle.
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Puff Pastry Summer Fruit Slab Pie
This show-stopper is easy to assemble, but so impressive. The only component of this effortlessly elegant tart that needs to bake is the puff pastry base itself. Once it's baked and cooled, you'll top it with a creamy, fluffy spread of sweetened mascarpone cheese mixed with marzipan (i.e. almond paste), vanilla, freshly whipped cream. You'll want to wait until right before serving time to assemble your dessert. All of those glorious summer fruit juices are going to start seeping into your puff pastry and will lead to sogginess if prepared too far in advance.
Rosé and Raspberry Sorbet Floats
Say hello to your new favorite warm weather treat. With only 3-ingredients, these rosé floats are incredibly simple to prep, but make for such an impressive and deliciously refreshing dessert—perfect for a any summer party. The sweet-tart sorbet pairs really nicely with the dry, crispness of the sparkling rosé. While we opted to garnish with fresh raspberries, you could top these boozy delights with any fresh berries you like, as well as fresh herbs, such as torn mint.
Vegan Coconut Cream Tart with White Peaches and Blueberries
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Cardinal baseball, from the girls
Well, that wasn't what any Cardinals fan hoped to see this weekend.
|J.B. Forbes/STLToday.com
Of course there are no absolutes in baseball, but there are definitely a few certainties about the 2010 Cards: Adam Wainwright will pitch extremely well. Albert will be Albert. Yadi will throw out any baserunner foolish enough to try to steal second. And the team will remain consistently inconsistent.
So the team that got swept by the Reds last weekend beat the team that just swept the Reds this week, winning two out of three games. The Reds also had another sweep this weekend, beating the Marlins, and now find themselves back on top in the Central by a game. And the frustration is back among Cardinals fans again, that's for sure. While there are definitely bright spots when you look at the team's record since the All-Star break, it's the ups and downs that stand out more than anything. Of course, no team is going to win every game and even great teams are going to lose around 60 games a season. But it's the now season-long inconsistency that stands out as the hallmark of the 2010 Cardinals.
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Analysts agree: Things aren't looking good for the PC industry.
Reports issued this week by IDC and Gartner both indicate that PC sales have now declined for eight straight quarters. Gartner calls it "the longest duration of decline in the history of the PC industry."
Overall, the two analyst firms say that there were around 68 million PCs sold in the third quarter of 2016. IDC says that's a 3.9% dip from the same time last year; Gartner says it's down 5.7%. Either way, bad news.
It's especially bad for Apple, which continues to see its PC market share shrink much faster than that industry average — Gartner says Apple shipments dropped 13.4%, giving it 7.2% overall market share. The only other single PC manufacturer that did worse was Acer, where shipments dropped 14.1%, leaving it at 6.7% market share overall.
There's one big thing working against Apple: The world is eagerly awaiting a rumoured major upgrade to the Macbook Pro and Macbook Air laptop lines that are said to be releasing as early as this October. Most Apple fans are waiting for those machines to drop before they invest in a new laptop.
Apple hasn't updated its line of MacBook Pros or MacBook Airs since last spring, over a year ago. And neither model has had a full redesign in years. The last time the physical look of Apple's popular MacBook Air changed was six years ago, in 2010. The MacBook Pro has looked the same since 2012.
Historically, Apple's PC sales have outperformed the rest of the market. These numbers suggest that might no longer be the case.
School's out
Another factor that may have hurt Apple's performance was a weaker overall back-to-school season for PCs. Parents are handing perfectly good old machines down to their kids, rather than going out and spending a lot on a shiny new model. And kids don't mind so much, since they're mainly using smartphones and tablets anyway.
That said, back-to-school was good for Google, whose cheap internet-focused Chromebook laptops "had another banner quarter in the K-12 market," says IDC, though it doesn't provide specific figures. Gartner says Chromebooks "exceeded PC shipment growth," though it also doesn't break out those specifics.
In general, Gartner says, people are upgrading their laptops more slowly than ever before, since they're mostly using their phones anyway.
In the short term, then, Apple really needs to release its new Macbooks and reclaim some market share. But in the long term, people aren't upgrading their PCs nearly as often, as the focus shifts to the touch screen. That's going to be a tough challenge for the Mac in the years ahead.
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Need to Construe "Plain and Ordinary Meaning"?
In 2005, the Federal Circuit established the framework for the construction of patent claim terms. In its landmark holding in Philips v. AWH Corp., the Federal Circuit stated that "words of a claim 'are generally given their ordinary and customary meaning . . . [and] that the ordinary and customary meaning of a claim term is the meaning that the term would have to a person of ordinary skill in the art . . . ."
Since, practitioners have strategically employed the use of "ordinary and customary meaning" as proposed constructions of disputed claim terms. However, absent agreement between the parties, that may no longer be enough. In Sucampo, AG, et al. v. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc., et al., Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Arpert ordered a party asserting "plain meaning" for the disputed claim terms to either confirm that the other party's proposed construction falls within the "plain meaning" of the claim terms or provide what it contends the "plain meaning" of each term to be. Judge Arpert reasoned that "when a local rule requires a party to provide its contentions relating to claim constructions it is generally improper for a party to state generally that the ordinary meanings of the claim terms should govern and then refuse to set forth what it contends are those ordinary meanings." Id. at 2 (internal quotations and citation omitted).
New Jersey's Local Patent Rules require parties to exchange preliminary proposed construction (see L. Pat. R. 4.2) and file a Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement with the court that contains the construction of the terms on which the parties agree and each party's proposed construction of each disputed term (see L. Pat. R. 4.3). Under these rules and in light of Judge Arpert's ruling, parties proposing the "plain meaning" for a disputed term should consider providing an alternative proposed construction for that term.
Gibbons will continue to monitor how district courts address issues regarding the use of "plain and ordinary meaning" as a proposed construction for disputed claim terms and how a district's local patent rules play into the analysis.


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RESET is a weekly tech podcast that covers home automation, networking, and home storage.
We found 4 episodes of RESET with the tag "eero".
Episode 58: RESET 58 - Unifi, Untangle, Eero, and Amazon
February 14th, 2019 | 55 mins 46 secs
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There is a lot of networking discussion to have. I picked up some Ubiquiti Wi-Fi to test. I have an Untangle router behind them and I'll chat some on the Eero Amazon thing.
Episode 47: RESET 47 - Surface Go
July 13th, 2018 | 1 hr 6 mins
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I'm channeling my inner "Surface Geek" and talking about the Surface Go.
Episode 45: RESET 45 - Eero Out, Orbi In, DriveSpace, and What Crypto I'm buying
April 13th, 2018 | 54 mins 1 sec
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RESET 45 - Eero Out, Orbi In, DriveSpace, and What Crypto I'm buying.
Episode 28: RESET28 - Eero Gen 2 mixed with Gen 1
July 28th, 2017 | 40 mins
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The year 2015 saw, on average, more investment by law firms in marketing and marketing professionals. Spending on traditional advertising was down, but spending on content marketing, communications, and marketing initiatives was up. This trend is critical at a time when a majority of managing partners say that client loyalty is eroding and competition is increasing.
But we still see signs that some firms and much of the legal profession are reluctant or unable to incorporate marketing professionals or other "non-lawyer" professionals into the management level. For example, in September, the Texas Bar Association issued its Revised Ethics Opinion No. 642, which came in response to public outcry against a prior ethics opinion that law firms could not give "chief executive" titles to their non-lawyer professionals, such as Chief Marketing Officers. The revised opinion ceded only a little ground, stating that "if a title is assigned to a non-lawyer employee that is unclear whether the employee [might] exercise control over the… firm's practice of law, the firm must take… steps as are necessary… to make clear to all concerned that the scope of the employee's authority does not in fact extend to the exercise of control over the practice of law."
This backdrop provides us with a picture of the challenge moving forward for marketing and communications professionals. We must help law firms figure out how to incorporate our professional disciplines without any fear of "losing control."
With the help of professional marketing and communications disciplines, law firms can gain a greater understanding of why clients buy services, when they buy them, who they buy them from, and how they might buy more of them. They can learn more about why clients come through the door, and why they leave. They can learn how to make more clients happy, which will not only lead to fewer grievances and complaints against lawyers, but more business for the firms that master marketing and communications that are essential to growing more and better client relationships.
Marketing pros have to help law firms see how the marriage of business and marketing principles to the practice of law is a win-win proposition that will lift and not lower the public's perception of the profession.


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While some automaker has made it pretty clear that they are going to put sedan aside and focus on SUVs and trucks, it seems like Jaguar is not ready to do it yet as the automaker made it clear that they will keep on making sedans and sports cars in the future.
According to Autocar, Jaguar does not want their lineup to be dominated by crossovers and SUVs only as they want to make sure they have something to offer all their customers and they believe that while SUVs are popular, there will still be some demand for cars.
Their commitment to sedans is pretty clear as they prepared to release the next-gen XJ model which will keep its sedan body style despite rumors about it becoming an SUV. It will also be getting an all-electric powertrain.
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The Legislative Joint Committee on the Arts held a hearing in Sacramento to review the findings of the 2014 Otis Report on the Creative Economy of California.
Sacramento, CA - April 15, 2015 - The results of the 2014 Otis Report on the Creative Economy of California (Otis Report) were unveiled today in a state Capitol hearing before the Legislative Joint Committee on the Arts in Sacramento. The Otis Report asserts California's competitive advantage in the creative sector and underscores the need to bolster the talent pipeline through support for the arts and arts education. The Otis Report has become a powerful advocacy tool and catalyst for change by clearly articulating the economic benefits of the creative industries, quantifying their financial impact in the economy, and putting real numbers to the creative workforce.
This year's hearing convened by California State Senator Ben Allen, Chair of the Joint Committee on the Arts, follows the successful hearing last year held in conjunction with the release of the 2013 Otis Report, which called upon the legislature to increase funding for the Arts in California. Senator Allen indicated that California should not be hovering near the bottom when it comes to investing in the arts. He asked state legislators to find a way to match (or exceed) last year's budget, which saw the first increase to the state's arts budget in over a decade.
In addition to testimonials from economists and arts leaders from across the state, excerpts from "The State of Creativity: A Look into the Otis Report on the Creative Economy," a television documentary produced by KCETLink and Artbound in partnership with Otis, were presented during the hearing.
Since 2007, Otis College of Art and Design has commissioned the annual report from the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, underscoring its commitment to measuring, benchmarking, and assessing trends of the creative economy of Los Angeles and Orange Counties. For the second year in a row, the Otis Report was expanded to include data and analysis for the state of California with support from the California Arts Council.
Significant findings in the 2014 Otis Report on the Creative Economy of California include:
- Creative industry output totaled $293.8 billion (direct, indirect, and induced).
- The creative industries generated:
o 1,447,100 jobs (direct, indirect, and induced), or nearly one in ten of all wage and salary employment.
o $113.5 billion in total labor income, and
o $12.1 billion in taxes to California state and local governments.
- Direct, indirect and induced jobs in the creative economy accounted for 9.6% of the state's total workforce.
- The largest direct job counts by creative sector in California were entertainment (164,000), publishing and printing (131,200), and fashion (120,100).
- Direct employment in California's creative industries (694,900) was more than two and half times the number of workers that are employed by the computer and electronic manufacturing sector (262,900) and nearly twice the number who work in California's hospitals (371,600).
"The Otis Report leaves no doubt that creativity is a powerful economic driver both regionally and statewide," said Otis' Interim President Kerry Walk. " With jobs in the creative industries projected to grow 4% statewide - an increase of more than 27,000 - it is critical that leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors work together to develop and sustain the talent pipeline that feeds the creative economy of California. A necessary first step is investment in accessible, high-quality arts education, but championing policies and practices that encourage creative placemaking, entrepreneurship, and innovation are also required for growing the talent pipeline."
"Because of their linkages with other parts of the state economy, the creative industries of California account directly or indirectly for nearly ten percent of the state's jobs," said the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation's Chief Economist Robert A. Kleinhenz . "The 21st Century California economy depends on invention, innovation, and ideas. Its high tech sectors and other leading industries benefit greatly from synergies with California's creative industries."
The 2014 Otis Report on the Creative Economy of California is available at http://www.otis.edu/otisreport. "The State of Creativity: A Look into the Otis Report on the Creative Economy" and accompanying online articles can be viewed in its entirety on KCETLink's Artbound website, http://www.kcet.org/arts/artbound/counties/los-angeles/artbound-special-....
Lead sponsors for the Otis Report are the California Arts Council and Mattel. Additional funding for the report has been provided, in part, by The Boeing Company, City National Bank, the Department of Cultural Affairs for the City of Los Angeles, Hybrid Apparel, The James Irvine Foundation, and Sony Pictures. Media partners include KCETLink, ARTBOUND, Arts for LA, Arts Orange County, Californians for the Arts, and the LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce.
ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL The Mission of the California Arts Council, a state agency, is to advance California through the arts and creativity. Members of the California Arts Council include: Chair Donn K. Harris, Vice Chair Susan Steinhauser, Michael Alexander, Phoebe Beasley, Christopher Coppola, Kathleen Gallegos, Jaime Galli, Nashormeh Lindo, Steven Oliver, and Rosalind Wyman. Learn more at http://www.arts.ca.gov.
ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION As the Southern California region's premier economic development organization, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) provides collaborative, innovative and strategic economic development leadership to promote a globally competitive, prosperous and growing L.A. County economy to improve the health and wellbeing of our residents and communities and enable those residents to meet their basic human need for a job. We achieve this through objective economic research and analysis, strategic assistance to government and business, and targeted public policy. Our efforts are guided and supported by the expertise and counsel of our business, government and education members and partners. For more information, visit http://www.laedc.org
ABOUT OTIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN Established in 1918, Otis College of Art and Design is a national leader in art and design education. The College mission is to prepare diverse students of art and design to enrich our world through their creativity, skill, and vision. Alumni and faculty are Fulbright, MacArthur, and Guggenheim grant recipients, Oscar awardees, legendary costume designers, leaders of contemporary art movements, and design stars at Apple, Abercrombie & Fitch, Pixar, DreamWorks, Mattel, Nike, and Disney.
Otis enrolls approximately 1,100 full-time students, and offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in Architecture/Landscape/Interiors, Digital Media (Game and Entertainment Design, Animation, and Motion Design), Fashion Design, Communication Arts (Graphic Design, Illustration, and Advertising Design), Fine Arts (Painting, Photography, and Sculpture/New Genres), Product Design, and Toy Design. Otis also awards the Master of Fine Arts degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Public Practice, and Writing.
The five-acre main campus is located on L.A.'s Westside near the beach and LAX; Fashion Design is in the heart of the downtown fashion district; and the Graduate Studios are on the Creative Corridor in nearby Culver City, and in the 18th Street Arts Center in Santa Monica.
2,700 adults and children participate in Continuing Education art and design classes and workshops.
Additional information is available at http://www.otis.edu.
Established in 1918, Otis College of Art and Design offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide variety of visual and applied arts, media, and design. Core programs in liberal arts, business practices, and community-driven projects support the College's mission to prepare diverse students to enrich our world through their creativity, skill, and vision. As Los Angeles' first professional art school, visionary alumni and faculty include MacArthur and Guggenheim grant recipients, Oscar awardees, and design stars at Apple, Anthropologie, Pixar, Mattel, and more. The renowned Creative Action program has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, and the Otis Report on the Creative Economy is a powerful advocacy tool for creative industries. The College serves the Greater Los Angeles Area through compelling public programming, as well as year-round Continuing Education courses for all ages. More information is available at www.otis.edu.


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Where's Stephen at or Perry? Although I can't remember if Perry believes in the Trinity, I know Stephen does though. A thread with Trinity in the title, he's usually here faster than Reggie Bush.
Looks like I'm late!
Welcome TTWSYF :)
OK, the Trinity, the WT attack it from almost every side.
1. They say Jesus is "a god", not God.
2. They say the Holy Spirit is an impersonal "active force", not a person.
3. Obviously, they leave the Father alone, don't mess with the Daddy.
To answer if you believe in the Trinity you need to gain a view on points 1. & 2.
Obviously the place to do that is the bible. I am often avoiding the well trodden paths, John 1:1, Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14 because JWs are likely already have preconceived ideas about them. Also, the NWT has tampered with some of these key verses, usually to demote Jesus.
This is a good place IMHO
Romans 8:9-10 (New International Version)
9 You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you.
And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.
10 But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness.
- Verse 9, the Holy Spirit is called the "Spirit of God" and lives in the believer.
- The Holy Spirit is called the "Spirit of Christ" and anyone who does not have Him is not a believer.
- Verse 10, now the Holy Spirit is called literally "Christ in you" and repeats the same statement as verse 9, being dead to sin and alive in the Spirit.
So, the Spirit of God, and the Spirit of Christ and Christ lives in the believer. Draw you own conclusions.
I found this recently in the ESV Study Bible, which is excellent in many respects. I think it puts the case for the Trinity very well.
The Trinity. Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the Trinity is unbiblical because the word is not in the Bible and because the Bible emphasizes that there is one God. Biblically, while it is true that there is only one God (Isa. 44:6; 45:18; 46:9; John 5:44; 1 Cor. 8:4;James 2:19), it is also true that three persons are called God in Scripture: the Father (1 Pet. 1:2), Jesus (John 20:28; Heb. 1:8), and the Holy Spirit (Acts 5:3–4). Each of these three possesses the attributes of deity—including omnipresence (Ps. 139:7; Jer. 23:23–24;Matt. 28:20), omniscience (Ps. 147:5; John 16:30; 1 Cor. 2:10–11), omnipotence (Jer. 32:17; John 2:1–11; Rom. 15:19), and eternality (Ps. 90:2; Heb. 9:14; Rev. 22:13). Still further, each of the three is involved in doing the works of deity—such as creating the universe: the Father (Gen. 1:1; Ps. 102:25), the Son (John 1:3; Col. 1:16; Heb. 1:2), and the Holy Spirit (Gen. 1:2; Job 33:4; Ps. 104:30). The Bible indicates that there is three-in-oneness in the godhead (Matt. 28:19; cf. 2 Cor. 13:14). Thus doctrinal support for the Trinity is compellingly strong.


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By Christopher Hernandez
Contributing Writer
The holiday season is in full swing at West Palm Beach. From the snow falls at City Place to the peppermint mochas at Starbucks, Christmas is here.
Before any chestnut roasts under an open fire and after the turkeys have been eaten, the stores all over West Palm Beach will be flooded with shoppers of all ages on Black Friday looking for the best deals for Christmas.
For the college student, the black in Black Friday can mean death because of college expenses and lack of transportation. For those stuck on campus this Black Friday, there are affordable options just around the corner.
One of the scariest gifts to buy someone is clothing. My first tip when it comes to shopping under budget is to go designer. I know going designer sounds expensive, but I am not talking about Chanel and Gucci.
Collections from well known designers are hitting department stores. For Mom, you may find some elegant options within Macy's Michael Kors collection. The collection is made up of solid colors, metallics, day wear, evening wear, shoes and jackets. Though the prices of some of these pieces are $150, these clothes are a steal at these prices.
Macy's will be cutting down the prices on these expensive items during their Black Friday Sale, so this is the time to go designer. If you feel your wallet is pinching you at the idea of buying a $150 dress, Target's Converse collection may be right up your alley.
Aimed toward the early twenties to early thirties brother and sister, the Converse collection at Target offers a variety of pieces that lean toward the trendy look; there is a lot of color, fun shapes and plaid as well as a variety of accessories from fedoras to scarves.
Although not tied to a designer's name, the collection is very well constructed and, for a price range of $30 to $40, you can have your brother or sister anticipating the next time they receive clothing for Christmas.
Being the coffee nut in my family, I love the taste of Starbucks in the morning, afternoon, in between classes and at night for those long studying sessions. Since PBA is a few blocks away from a Starbucks, a gift from there is a convenient option.
A gift card doesn't say, "I didn't know what to get you," as much as it says, "I know exactly where you like to shop and will let you find what you love." With a lot of emphasis placed on Black Friday, there is a lot taken away from the after-Christmas sale.
During this time, many places are overstocked with items and need them to disappear. With low prices due to this sale, a $15 gift card can go a long way. It is good for five tall white mochas, a CD or a few bags of coffee that can last months after purchasing.
A great way to save money on Black Friday is to purchase items that are on clearance. Items on clearance already are marked down and are eligible for the 20 percent off sales, making these items extremely affordable.
Another great inexpensive gift option is music. CD's range from $8 to $80 box sets. With Target and Wal-Mart near campus, you can get your Britney Spears' obsessed sister the new singles collection; the rapper in the family Jay Z's "The Blueprint III" or Lecrae's latest; and for the friend in love with Switchfoot, their new "Hello Hurricane" record.
A great place for music, if you don't feel like traveling to Target or lack a car, is Barnes and Noble in City Place. While there, you can get the reader in the family the latest from Francis Chan, Stephanie Meyer or Dan Brown.
Barnes and Noble also sells classic books such as "Persuasion" by Jane Austen and "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelly. Music and literature open up a new tip for low budget Christmas shopping: buy low and create a memory.
For best friends and close family, a mix CD full of songs that remind you of "that one time" or a cheap gag book that takes you back to "that one day" will tell a person you thought about them this Christmas.


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This half term we are continuing with our previous topic of Dangerous Animals for a couple of weeks. We will then move on to our new topic of Army and War. This topic will commence with a trip to the Leeds Royal Armouries Museum on Wednesday 21st January! During this topic we will learn about: the countries involved in WW1, the different roles people had during the war, what it was like to be on the front line, what rationing was, what it was like to be in an air raid and what propaganda is and how it can be used to influence public opinion.
Our literacy learning will link in to our topic. Children will begin by writing a narrative based on a flash back to being in the war. Our class reader will be 'War Horse' by Michael Morporgo, children will write an argument for or against animals going to war. Children will also write a letter to a loved one from the viewpoint of a soldier.
In maths we will be learning about fractions, decimals and percentages, data handling, measures, co-ordinates and angles.
The week before half term is science week! This is very exciting as the children in Y6 thoroughly enjoy science. We will also be visiting Eureka!
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Reasons Why You Should Eat Anti Inflammatory Foods
There is a saying that you are what you eat and there is a lot of truth to that statement. As a result, if you're interested in improving your overall health and well being, then you should consider switching to an anti inflammatory diet. This diet as the name indicates, consists of foods that reduce inflammation in your body. Inflammation is the cause of lots of illnesses and as a result, you need to reduce it as much as possible. So, we will now take a closer look at this diet as well as a few reasons why you should follow it.
Now, if you're wondering what the anti inflammatory diet looks like, then you won't have to wonder anymore.
It basically consists of lots of fresh fruit, vegetables, beans and nuts, whole grains, fatty fish and lots of fresh herbs. When it comes to fruits and vegetables, you should strive to eat lots of green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale as well as broccoli and cabbage. You should also strive to eat as many colorful fruits possible such as strawberries, raspberries, blackberries etc. A few recommended whole grains include oatmeal, whole wheat bread and brown rice. You should also eat lots of different beans since they contain tons of fiber as well as anti-inflammatory components. It is important to eat nuts, however, you should restrict how many nuts you eat to about a handful a day since they are high in fat and calories. Fish should be eaten at least twice per week and you should eat lots of tuna, sardines, salmon and other fatty fish. Now that you know what to eat, you should avoid eating highly processed foods, sweets, cakes and candies, greasy and fried foods etc. It is best to avoid highly refined carbohydrates since these cause inflammation. Know How to Find Affordable Health Insurance in Miami .
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There are specific foods that can greatly benefit you and some of these include tomatoes, walnuts, almonds, strawberries, olive oil, collard greens etc. As you can see, these are all naturally occurring foods, which are free from preservatives and have not been processed. An anti inflammatory diet is definitely a great way to improve your overall health, wellness and vitality.
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According to this article in the Financial Post, the Canadian immigration system is the worst in the world.
This is because the article says that Canada is taking in far more immigrants than it needs without focus on the economy or jobs – resulting in an unfair situation for immigrants themselves who are allowed "into a sophisticated economy they are not suited to participate in is unfair to them and unfair to the country. For instance, last year some 250,000 immigrants or relatives were allowed into Canada and temporary work permits had to be issued to another 150,000 skilled workers to do jobs that the immigrants couldn't fill."
The article refers to the Canadian immigration system that was in place before 1986, when an organized points system was used to determine how well an immigrant would fit into Canadian society and the job market.
In addition to limiting Canada's immigrants in accordance with economic demand, the article suggests a separate department for refugees, because of the humanitarian concerns involved.
My take? Dead wrong. Canada is underpopulated and it's demographics is aging. While we have just gone though an economic slowdown, it is not prudent to be short-sighted. Canada needs immigrants, and people. There is no getting around this. Further, family reunification has been a cornerstone of immigration policy from the beginning. Free nations always promote and should promote bringing family members together. Economically, culturally and ethically a free country should always encourage immigration. No credible economist would agree that immigration harms the economy in the long term. Open societies with an open immigration policy always outperform in the long run.
What do you think about the Canadian immigration system?
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5 Food and Wine Pairings from 5 Women in Winemaking
So you've cooked the perfect meal to satisfy your guests' tummies but now, what about the wine? Pairing the ideal wine with your meal is an important part of any dinner party and one that is often overlooked. The ideal wine will help to enhance the flavours of your food and create a memorable experience for your guests. Of course, not everyone is a sommelier so we turned to 5 South African female winemakers to give us the low-down on their favourite food and wine pairings. The women were asked how they like to pair their favourite wines from their own winery so you'll know exactly what combos to turn to for your next dinner party.
Andrea Mullineux – Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines
Andrea Mullineux is the winemaker at Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines and is also a member of the Cape Winemakers Guild.
Her favourite pairings: "I am loving our Mullineux White made from some of the oldest vines in the Swartland," said Mullineux. "It is very complex and not too acidic so it goes with many different types of food, but my favourite pairing is a nice pork belly with crackling. The clovey spiciness and deep fruit concentration of this Chenin Blanc based blend works really well with the nutty richness of the pork belly."
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Rianie Strydom – Strydom Family Wines
Rianie Strydom is the winemaker at Strydom Family Wines and is a member of Cape Winemakers Guild.
Her favourite pairings: "My favourite wine is the Haskell IV which pairs beautifully with rib-eye steak or a lovely roasted leg of lamb," said Strydom.
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Elunda Basson – House of J.C. Le Roux
Elunda Basson is the Cellarmaster at the House of J.C. Le Roux.
Her favourite pairings: When relaxing at home with her husband and two children, Elunda's favourite Méthode Cap Classique is the J.C. Le Roux prestige cuvée, Scintilla 2008, as it is such a fresh, vibrant and utterly invigorating bottle fermented sparkling wine that is easy to enjoy on any occasion.
"I am a big fan of sushi and Scintilla as this is an absolute knock-out pairing come winter or summer," says Basson. "It is absolutely divine!"
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Elmarie Botes – Fleur du Cap
Elmarie Botes is the assistant winemaker at Fleur du Cap.
Her favourite pairings: "My favourite wine from the Fleur du Cap range would definitely be the Unfiltered Chardonnay 2014. This is a complex Chardonnay with layers of fruit, well-balanced acidity and hints of almonds," says Botes. "The wine just keeps evolving in the glass, making it always interesting to take another sip. Fleur du Cap launched a wine and salt experience recipe book. In this book, the wine is paired with Pastrami Trout and Persian blue salt, and to date this was one of the best pairings I've had with the Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Chardonnay."
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Rose Kruger – Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé
Rose Kruger is a Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé.
Her favourite pairings: "One of my absolute favourite De Grendel wines has definitely got to be the Rubaiyat, a Bordeaux red," says Kruger. "The name and story behind the wine is such a fascinating one and displays various quotes from the Omar Khayyam book, Rubaiyat. This I'd pair with a nice boeuf bourguignon or a stuffed lamb shoulder with rosemary and thyme. The Rubaiyat has nice firm tannins, which will assist with the refreshing of the palate after each bite."


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Fred LaSor: Two notable space milestones
Two bits of news barely caught the public's attention this past week, but both are worthy of note. The first was the SpaceX launch of its "heavy" rocket; the second was the Martian rover still sending photos home.
SpaceX is a private space launch company, founded in 2002 by Elon Musk (CEO of Tesla) with the stated aim of "enabling people to live on other planets." Musk has come up with a good selling point here — he wants to capture the space launch business, but wants to do more than merely send payloads to the International Space Station. He dreams of manned missions to other planets, and has promised to be one of the first passenger on a SpaceX mission to Mars. Musk is famous for that kind of visionary thinking. And remember, he's likely talking about a one-way voyage.
An interesting part of last week's heavy launch is it represents a significant change from the early days of space exploration, when the research and development — as well as the funding — was all in government hands. Musk's isn't the only private company to be competing for space launch business: Blue Origin was started by Jeff Bezos (Amazon's founder) and currently planning low earth orbital flights in a year or so. And at least a dozen additional private companies are working on launch vehicles and space craft.
Musk has also pioneered the use of reusable booster engines. The booster lifts the most weight (itself and the payload) so is an expensive part of the rocket. Up until last year boosters were single-use items: they lifted the rocket, then fell into the ocean and sank. Musk has designed and demonstrated a booster that can return and make a soft landing at the space port when they've boosted their load, cutting costs significantly.
It's typical in tests of launch vehicles like last week's SpaceX Heavy to carry concrete ballast that simulates an actual payload. In a quirky move that's typical of Musk, this launch carried as ballast a Tesla roadster painted bright red with a spacesuit-clad mannequin in the driver's seat. That mannequin is on a trajectory that will take it around the Sun before it returns once again to the neighborhood of Earth and Mars, probably for thousands of years.
The other bit of good space news of the week concerns a NASA mission which landed on Mars in 2004 carrying a roving explorer named Opportunity. Now, 14 years later, the rover continues to roll across the Martian surface and beam back high-resolution photos. The recent news article reported Opportunity had been operating for 5,000 Martian "days," (slightly longer than an Earth day), far longer than the three months of operation it was designed for.
Opportunity has also broken all distance records for travel on the surface of another celestial body, having moved more than 28 miles since it landed on Mars. It has also returned more than 225,000 images, many of which are still being studied by a variety of scientists to improve our understanding of the makeup of the red planet. Surely Musk will be happy to have all the information he can get when he sets up housekeeping there.
We all benefit from the space program, whether we will be moving to Mars or not, from remote sensing technology to robotics, imaging and other technologies. There's a role for both government and the private sector when it comes to space exploration. After years of allowing America's pioneering role in space travel to languish, we've once again resumed a preeminent role in that effort. That was good news.
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Grilled Tuna with
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Chef's Note: I first tasted this dish (or one very nearly like it) on the end of a barely inhabited island located a few miles off the Côte d'Azur. The Ile de Porquerolles is where to go to escape the crowds and traffic of the Riviera. Immortalized by the mystery writer Georges Simenon, the island has a single town you can cross on foot in about ten minutes, set amid acres of national parkland. The residents had the good sense to ban cars from the mainland.But in France nowhere is so remote that you can't find a good meal—in this case at a gracious, Michelin one-star restaurant in the hotel Mas de Langoustier. Chef Joël Guillet takes a contemporary approach to Provençal cooking, but one dish on his menu may date back to the Phoenicians. According to local lore, the red wine, olive, and caper sauce known as raïto originated in Greece and was brought to Massilia (as Marseilles was known in ancient times) by Phoenician sailors. Provence is the only place in France where you find it, and it's rooted deeply enough to have several names, including rayte and raïte. Whatever its origins, it's a sauce richly rooted in the Mediterranean, with a deep flavor that goes well with grilled tuna.
Advance Preparation: 30 minutes for marinating the fish
For the fish
- 4 tuna steaks (each 6 to 8 ounces and about 1 inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the sauce (raïto)
- About 1/3 cup California Olive Ranch extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium-size onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small ripe tomato, peeled and seeded, then finely chopped
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 sprig fresh thyme, or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup black olives, preferably tiny niçoise olives, pitted
- 2 tablespoons drained capers
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Prepare the fish: Brush the tuna steaks on both sides with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season them with salt and pepper to taste. Place the tuna in a baking dish, cover it, and let marinate, in the refrigerator, for 30 minutes.
Make the raïto: Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the red wine, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, olives, and capers and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and let simmer briskly until the raïto is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
Remove the raïto from the heat and discard the thyme sprig and bay leaf. Whisk in the remaining 2½ tablespoons of olive oil and season the raïto with salt and pepper to taste; the raïto should be highly seasoned (see Note). Cover the raïto and keep it warm.
Set up the grill for direct grilling and preheat to high.
When ready to cook, brush and oil the grill grate. Arrange the tuna steaks, facing in the same direction, on the hot grill grate. Grill the tuna steaks until cooked to taste, 1 to 2 minutes per side for rare, 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare, turning them carefully with a long spatula. For an attractive crosshatch of grill marks, rotate the tuna steaks 45 degrees after the first minute of grilling on each side.
Transfer the steaks to serving plates or a platter and serve at once, with the raïto spooned on top. Note: Chef Guillet likes the refinement of pureeing the raïto in a blender, adding the olives and capers at the end instead of before the sauce is reduced; he returns the raïto to the pan just to heat it through. Being a robust sort of guy, I like the gutsiness of an unpureed raïto. Take your choice.
Recipe credit: The Barbecue! Bible, by Steven Raichlen (Workman Publishing, 2008)


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AUSTIN, TX, Mar 2, 2017 – BOXX Technologies, the leading innovator of high-performance computer workstations and rendering systems, today introduced the APEXX 1 1402, the world's smallest workstation featuring an overclocked Intel Core i7 "Kaby Lake" processor. The latest edition to the APEXX 1 product line provides engineers, architects, VFX artists, animators, and other creative professionals with state-of-the-art workstation performance in an ultra-compact form factor.
"APEXX 1 1402 delivers maximum power in a minimal space," said Shoaib Mohammad, BOXX VP of marketing and business development. "By safely overclocking the new Intel Kaby Lake processor, we're providing a real solution to workflow bottlenecks — an ultra-compact system that empowers users to work faster than ever."
Just 4.7 inches wide, 8.5 inches tall, and 9.0 inches deep, BOXX Technologies' APEXX 1 1402 features a new 7th generation, four-core Intel Core i7-7700K processor safely overclocked to 4.7GHz. In addition to the latest CPU technology, the liquid-cooled workstation is configurable with either an NVIDIA Quadro or AMD RadeonPro professional graphics card and will soon accommodate the new NVIDIA Quadro P1000 GPU. GPUs powered by NVIDIA Pascal Technology enable users to interact naturally and at scale as they visualize problems, validate designs, and rehearse procedures.
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Roberts, Marlowe re-sign with Bills day after getting cut
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Teams sending QBs packing in final cuts despite pandemic
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Coaches, players make best of NFL's 1st virtual offseason
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With most spots filled, Bills shore up backup needs in draft
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Bills' Lawson, Wallace questionable for wild-card playoff
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills starting defensive end Shaq Lawson and starting cornerback Levi Wallace are both listed as questionable for Buffalo's AFC wild...
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Dallas cornerback Byron Jones is out against Washington and will miss a game for the first time in his five-year career because of an ankle injury sustained at...
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Bills' stingy defense must compensate for sloppy offense
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For Kate (from this week's Newsweek):
"There's absolutely nothing sexually threatening about an elf," he says. "Legolas is a good, safe guy for girls to pin their dreams on."
succumbing to peer pressure
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The Road Trip - 1,873 miles in 20 days.
Saw more of Devon tonight than I ever desired...which was...unexpected. (on a somewhat related tangent, realized just how much I like Devon. Anyone who cares about Jennings as much as he clearly does is all right in my book) Tonight is the last night of my road trip. Heading back home to the parents in Charleston tomorrow. Which is a little weird after very nearly three weeks on the road. S'pose Jennings's place feels just a little too much like home, since I sort of forgot to phone the parents to let them know I'm in Pitts, it doesn't feel at all like I've been here for almost 5 days, and much as I know it'll be lovely to be home tomorrow evening, I don't really feel the need to head home or the exhaustion or craziness I was expecting to experience at the end of the trip. Not that I'm complaining. Merely an observation.


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One Percenters: Ballymore turns 50
Ballymore, the spiritual home of Queensland rugby, turns 50 today.
It took blood, sweat and tears to build the famous stadium and 50 years on, plenty of those three things have been shed on the hallowed turf.
David Crombie, who went on to an esteemed business career and to serve as both QRU and ARU president, was one of the men behind the building of the ground, back in 1967.
He sowed the first seed of grass that now holds such high esteem in Queensland rugby lovers hearts and minds and was one of the first to play on the ground as well, for his beloved University club.
"All the major games of Queensland rugby were played at the old Normanby ground, right beside Vic Park," he told RUGBY.com.au."It was extraordinary - all the club rugby was played there, interstate games were played there and Queensland played South Africa there.
"It was a very small venue, very restricted with just one wooden grandstand down one side and a car park so it was pretty informal.
"The QRU had a very active management committee at the time and they were looking around for alternative grounds and that's when Ballymore was thrown up.
"It was sensational, Queensland rugby had a heart and that was Ballymore."
The Herston site was handpicked and work commenced.There wasn't a great deal of money in the coffers, so working bees were held at each of the eight clubs, chipping in to build the ground that housed famous Reds wins until the turn of the century.
A golden era of Queensland rugby followed in the immediate aftermath of the ground being built, including the famous 42-4 towel up of NSW in 1976, and Crombie said that was no coincidence.
"It was our first genuine home, it was the home of Queensland rugby and it still is to this day.
"It's a special ground that everyone who loves and cares about Queensland rugby, they know what this ground means.
"It really is a special place."
Happy birthday, Ballymore.
Royals do the double
And Canberra Royals Women are Premiers for 2017 #3peat #womensrugby #canberra #backtobacktoback #royalsrugby #womeninsport #aru #actrugby pic.twitter.com/fp3QWdYLkc— Erin Da Deppo🦋 (@DaDepot) August 20, 2017
Their men's side notched the perfect season on Saturday and the Royals' women's side added another trophy to the mix on Sunday
Even without their Wallaroos representatives the Royals took the premiership title out down at Viking Park.
Their win made it a hat-trick of titles for the Royals women - an impressive feat in an ever-expanding women's code.
Quade Cooper on the comeback trail
Quade Cooper has been typically active on social media, taking some time out from rugby after missing out on the Wallabies squad.
One tweet from the Reds flyhalf caught our eye this week, though, when the 29-year-old gave a small insight into his current mindset when asked whether he'd ever consider a code switch.
Always wanted to but I'm afraid that ship has sailed sir.. I'm currently finding my way back in my own code.. ✊🏾 https://t.co/tZHlvbCMRr— Quade Cooper (@QuadeCooper) August 18, 2017
Cooper was at Ballymore on Sunday along with plenty of his Queensland Reds teammates for the Queensland Premier Rugby final, back in training ahead of the NRC opening round in a fortnight.
Bittersweet for Samu Kerevi
Samu Kerevi played just a half in Australia's 54-34 Bledisloe loss on the weekend, but the game was already significant for the outside centre.
Kerevi was playing in front of his parents for the first time as a Wallaby, with his family travelling to Sydney for the game.
Kerevi was brought up by his grandfather in Brisbane, with his parents based in Fiji and he took to Instagram to share the moment with his followers this week.
I Mustache how you grew this?
It was a perfect season for Harlequin in the Dewar Shield, but this incredible 'stache on the face of skipper Angus Hamilton might just be the highlight of the season for us.


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The residential realty market is slowly witnessing a recovery due to falling property prices. There is a gradual improvement in sales figures since prices have gone down due to the combined effect of RERA, demonetization and GST. Home sales across the major 8 real estate markets have gone up by approximately 28% in the last year to stand at around 51, 701 apartments. The better performance was spurred by RERA and the correction in prices to the tune of 10-15% across several major markets.
Growth will continue this year as well according to real estate experts. Total sales volumes in H2 2017 across these markets like the NCR (National Capital Region), MMR (Mumbai Metropolitan Region), Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai have come down by around 2%. This stood at 107, 316 units in all. This is indicative of how the impact of demonetization is slowly receding. It still remains a buyer's market as per experts. Developers are re-launching their projects at prices which are quite attractive and this led to an increase in sales volumes last year.
The momentum should continue in this buyer's market in the future. New launches in these markets stood at 19, 148 units overall and this is a reduction of 21% and 70% as compared to the December quarter of the years 2017 and 2015. New project volumes in H2 2017 stand at 40, 832 units which is 1/4th of the levels of supply in the year 2015. The launches in the year 2017 went down by 78% as compared to the peak volumes in the year 2010.
Sales volumes came down by 62% in 2017 from the peak figures in 2011. However, the gradual recovery in realty markets is heartening for developers who are steadily being able to clear their unsold inventory. The Indian realty market looks positive over the next few years. However, prices are steadily stabilizing in several major markets that were listed below. Several buyers who had put off buying decisions earlier are now returning to the real estate market.
Prices have increased in markets which have higher volumes of ready to move projects like Ahmedabad and Hyderabad. The price increase in these two cities stands at approximately 2% and 3% respectively.


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Although the provisions in the draft Financial Markets Conduct Bill (draft Bill) are less dramatic for listed issuers than for other market participants, useful improvements are proposed for secondary market rules, with potential for more cost effective fund raising rules.
The draft Bill requires a broad range of securities market facilities to be licensed, but with scope to relax some requirements to facilitate the emergence of 'stepping stone' exchanges short of full stock exchange listing.
In this Brief Counsel we provide an overview of the proposals affecting listed issuers and prospective issuers.
Secondary markets
Insider trading and market manipulation
Part 5 of the draft Bill carries forward much of Parts 1 and 2 of the Securities Markets Act (SMA), reflecting the extensive recent securities trading law reforms of February 2008. Thus, insider trading and market manipulation remain a crime, for serious misconduct.
Usefully, the Ministry of Economic Development (MED) proposes to leave behind section 8D(b) of the SMA, prohibiting disclosure of information where a person may continue to hold listed securities – the 'tipping to hold' prohibition - which is unworkable if strictly applied.
MED asks whether the insider trading prohibition should be extended to trading in non-quoted financial products, or OTC derivatives where the underlying is a quoted financial product. We think this would be a mistake, and that the correct policy choice was made in the recent securities trading reforms to differentiate from Australia and focus the New Zealand regime on listed market integrity. OTC derivatives should remain privately negotiated transactions, even when the underlying subject matter is listed.
Secondary market disclosure
The continuous disclosure and substantial security holder (now called substantial product holder) regimes are largely untouched. But several useful changes are proposed for the director and officer disclosure regime:
- the focus will be on directors and "senior managers" – those persons who occupy a position that allows them to exercise significant influence over the management or administration of the issuer (for example, a chief executive, or chief financial officer) - rather than the broader 'officer' concept of those concerned in, or that take part in, the management of the issuer (currently narrowed by regulations to exclude officers more than two direct reports from the CEO)
- the regime will be limited to interests in quoted financial products, rather than any securities, and
- a number of exemptions in regulations and an exemption notice will be included in the primary legislation, making the exceptions more accessible.
Our submissions on the draft Bill suggest narrowing the regime further by removing the requirement to disclose interests in quoted financial products of related bodies corporate – which unnecessarily requires directors or senior managers of special purpose debt issuers to make disclosures relating to listed parent company shares in circumstances where the managers are not otherwise directors, nor qualify as senior managers, of the listed parent.
The Australian regime does not extend to related bodies corporate and, in our view, the extension generates unnecessary compliance costs and does not serve the purposes of deterring and assisting in the monitoring of insider conduct and market manipulation.
Private placements
As noted in our Brief Counsel on exemptions, Schedule 1 of the draft Bill contains clearer brightlines for private placements to wholesale investors, offers through intermediaries, under employee share purchase schemes, and small personalised offers.
Regulated offer disclosure
The draft Bill does not carry forward a detailed separate 'simplified disclosure prospectus' regime. Instead, for regulated offers all issuers will need to prepare a product disclosure statement (PDS) and maintain appropriate register entries in an online register of offers of financial products. However, clause 39(3) recognises that regulations may simplify the disclosure requirements where information about an offer is available by the continuous disclosure rules.
As noted in our recent Brief Counsel on liability, we think the liability regime for fund raising applies to a broader range of market participants than necessary, which may undermine the draft Bill objective of developing New Zealand's capital markets.
Licensed financial product markets
The draft Bill modifies the current regulatory regime by replacing the registered securities exchange and authorised futures exchange regimes with a licensing regime for significant non-wholesale securities markets.
NZX should be automatically licensed under the draft Bill transitional provisions. The Unlisted trading facility, and any other facility with more than 100 transactions per annum exceeding $2 million in total value will need to seek a licence.
As currently drafted, the licensing regime could capture single issuer facilities, although our submission suggests an exception should be included unless they want to apply for licence.
The draft Bill seeks to implement the Capital Market Development Taskforce recommendation to encourage development of 'stepping stone' exchanges for smaller companies by providing some flexibility to relax rules, as part of the licensing.
For example, market rules might prescribe periodic and event disclosure in place of continuous disclosure, or additional exceptions to insider trading might be permitted if processes are followed to limit insider trading to defined periods after disclosure of financial results and other material information.
Register access and unsolicited offers
The Bill has stopped short of restricting access to financial products registers except for a 'proper purpose'. However:
- requesters for copies will need to provide a statement of the intended use of the copy
- issuers will have to provide the copy within five working days of payment of the prescribed fee (this is likely to be adjusted from the current 20c per page). Issuers will be able to extend this period to 10 working days, if they decide to refer the requester's stated use to the FMA and seek a notice from the FMA that they are not required to comply with the request
- the draft Bill contains a prohibition on using information obtained from a register for direct mail advertising of unrelated material (with a civil penalty for breach), and
- regulations could be made restricting use of the information for additional purposes. This probably will not extend to exclude unsolicited 'low ball' financial product offers, as the draft Bill proposes to carry forward regulation-making powers for unsolicited offer disclosure and cooling-off period requirements.
The FMA will continue to have power to make warnings about unsolicited offerors.
Next steps
Following consideration of submissions, the draft Bill is expected to be introduced to Parliament in early October and enacted in mid-late 2012 with commencement in early 2013.
The information in this article is for informative purposes only and should not be relied on as legal advice. Please contact Chapman Tripp for advice tailored to your situation.