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Interrupting Our Regularly Scheduled Programming For…Halloween!

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Child Party

I know that today is Sunday and I’m supposed to post a recipe for La Tavola della mia Famiglia.  But it’s also Halloween, and I couldn’t let the occasion pass without sharing a few spooktacular pumpkin recipes from the SGCC archives.

Enjoy!

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Daring Bakers Make Piece Montee

Thursday, May 27, 201049 Comments

Why, oh why do these Daring Bakers challenges always sneak up on me? It happens every time!  I woke up at 4:00 this morning in the kind of cold sweat that could only mean that today was the “reveal date”.  And, I had nothing.  Absolutely nothing.  Again.  So, …

Orange Tiramisu

Tuesday, April 6, 201023 Comments

After I whined and carried on about the Tiramisu recipe in the February Daring Bakers challenge, I got several requests for my tried and true, old standby tiramisu recipe.  When Easter rolled around, I decided to make it and share it with you.  There was one problem, though.  …

Dominator Honey-Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta and Why I Love Facebook

Tuesday, March 16, 201053 Comments

I’ve thought about them so many times over the years.  Little girls in blue and grey, enveloped in giggles as they played hopscotch and double dutch in an asphalt covered schoolyard.  Little girls racing home after school to watch Barnabas Collins and Angelique face off on Dark Shadows.  …

Daring Bakers Make Tiramisu

Saturday, February 27, 201071 Comments

When I first learned that this month’s Daring Bakers challenge was Tiramisu, I thought “Woo Hoo!”.  At last, an easy one!  I’m Italian.  I can make tiramisu in my sleep!   Then I read something about making our own savoiardi, which are the “lady fingers” that act as the …

TWD: Raspberry Blanc-Manger

Tuesday, July 21, 2009110 Comments

I’ve heard it said, “If anything can go wrong, it will.”   And yesterday, it did!
I went to bed on Sunday night pleased with the fact that this week’s TWD selection was already made and resting comfortably in my fridge. All I needed to do was take some glamour …

TWD: Lemon Cup Custard

Tuesday, March 10, 200946 Comments

This week’s TWD recipe seems to have caused a lot of consternation among my baking colleagues. Many of them lamented that Dorie’s Lemon Cup Custard was just too “eggy”. I kind of don’t get that, because this recipe is for an egg custard, which by its …

Tuesday, September 30, 200855 Comments

When I saw that this week’s Tuesdays with Dorie selection was Creme Brulee, my heart did a little happy dance. I adore everything about creme brulee, from that first tapping of your spoon through its crispy, crackly, caramelized sugar crust, to that first heavenly mouthful of soft, …

TWD: Feels Like the First Time (Chocolate Pudding)

Tuesday, July 15, 200873 Comments

The first dessert I ever remember my mother making for me when I was a little girl was chocolate pudding. She used a packaged brand called My T Fine. With great anticipation, I’d watch as she measured out the milk into a pot, added the …

Seductive Strawberry-Banana Trifle

Friday, April 4, 200843 Comments

I swear, sometimes I wish I lived alone. I mean it. I really love my family, but it would be nice to be able to focus on a project once in a while without hands reaching over my shoulder or dirty glasses appearing out of nowhere in the …

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Easter, 11-12 April 2009

Many people throughout the world believe in reincarnation, the idea that when people die, they are reborn. While some think that people can be reborn as any kind of creature--a flea, a frog, one of those fluffy bunnies that we see on Easter cards and decorations--others say that people just come back as somebody else. For those who might want to gain some knowledge about a past life, there are even professionals who can help them get in touch with those lost memories of when they were perhaps a Civil War soldier or an immigrant seamstress at the turn of the last century.

As Christians, we do not believe in reincarnation, but we do believe in resurrection. The resurrection we celebrate today--the resurrection of Jesus Christ--makes it possible for us be reborn, and we don't have to die to do it. By the transformative power of Jesus' resurrection--first available to us in baptism but offered to us throughout our lives--each one of us can become somebody else. We don't have to be people who are bitter over past offenses, who are judgmental of those they consider wrong, who are selfishly focused on their own comfort, wealth, or position. Instead, we can become people who are willing to forgive, who are understanding and accepting of those who are different, who are attentive to others' needs. We don't have to be people who have no interest in religion, who sit back and let others take care of their parish, who doubt the love that God has for them. Instead, we can become people who value their faith, who take an active role in building up their parish community, who see the signs of God's love that are all around them.

As Jesus rose to live a new life, we can rise to live a new life. If we choose to use it, the power of Jesus' resurrection can make each one of us somebody else: the person God intends for you and me to be.

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2nd Sunday of Easter, 19 April 2009

In a very famous case, in 1633 Italian astronomer Galileo was condemned by Church authorities for teaching the idea that the earth revolved around the sun. While this view of the solar system was accepted in official Catholic circles long before the 20th century, it was only in 1992--350 years after Galileo's death--that Pope John Paul II publicly expressed regret over the condemnation and "the errors of the theologians of the time."

Sometimes we can be very sure of something and still be wrong. Just ask the apostle Thomas, who was so convinced that Jesus was not alive, contrary to the reports of the other apostles, that only the act of touching Jesus' wounds would convince him otherwise.

What are the things about which we could be wrong even though we're very sure we're not? Is that person over there really as terrible a human being as I think he is? Is there really no hope that my family members will change their attitudes or the way they live their lives? Do all people of a certain color or place of origin really exhibit the kinds of behavior that we've heard others say they do?

Only God knows the truth about everything. Since you and I are surely not God, it would probably be good for us to acknowledge our human limitation and be more careful about declaring what is or isn't so. Maybe Thomas's real problem was not his doubt but his close-mindedness, his stubborn refusal to accept a different idea. Maybe it's time we were more doubtful about some of the things we believe to be true.

see John 20: 19-31[Top]

3rd Sunday of Easter, 26 April 2009

Sometimes at the conclusion of a murder trial, the court gives the family members of the victim the opportunity to address directly the person responsible for their loved one's death. It is understandable that these family members will usually lash out in anger towards the killer.

This is why it is somewhat surprising in our first reading that Peter does not seem to express any anger when he addresses those responsible for the death of Jesus, his master and friend. Instead, Peter preaches the good news, offering the possibility of salvation. "Repent and be converted," he says to the people, "that your sins may be wiped away."

Why was Peter so gentle in his approach to those "who denied the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released"? I think the answer can be found at least in part in our gospel reading, where Jesus appears to the disciples after the resurrection. We would expect Jesus to be angry; after all, these are the same disciples who had deserted him just a few days earlier. However, Jesus' first words to these unfaithful friends of his are "Peace be with you." And instead of chastising them or punishing them, he opens their minds to the Scriptures.

The memory of the risen Lord's mercy to him and to the other disciples surely stayed in Peter's heart and moved him to show mercy to those who "put to death" the "author of life." When people sin against us, we should remember the mercy God shows to us in spite of our selfishness and greed, our lack of patience and charity, our hatred and cruelty. We should remember that mercy--that constant and undeserved mercy--and let that memory move us to show that same mercy to others.

see Acts 3:13-15; Luke 24:35-48[Top]

4th Sunday of Easter, 3 May 2009

Here's a question for you: How many of you would go into a movie theater in your bare feet? My guess is, not many. Think of those poor people who have to clean up a theater after the movie is over; they must have one of the worst jobs in the world.

I'm also going to guess that most of us would not intentionally leave spilled drinks, half-eaten food, and other assorted trash lying on the floors of our own homes. We all know there's a big difference between the way we treat something that belongs to us and the way we treat something that doesn't belong to us. We're more careless with things that aren't ours, whether it's the floor of a movie theater, the walls of a public restroom, or the pages of a school textbook. That's one of the points Jesus is trying to make in our gospel when he compares the good shepherd to the hired man, who "works for pay and has no concern for the sheep."

Sadly, I think many Catholics lack a strong sense that the parish belongs to them; they may be members of the community but they are not owners. Consequently, they lack as well that deep concern for the well-being of their parish that their faith really demands. Certainly the way many of us were trained to "hear mass," "receive the sacraments," and let the priests make all the decisions did not encourage a different attitude. But Easter teaches us that it is possible to be unshackled from the past and to live a new life.

The fact of the matter is that the parish does belong to each one of us, which means that each one of us is also responsible for its health, growth, and prosperity. Each one of us is entrusted by God with the sacred duty of making sure that Christ's healing ministry and the proclamation of the good news continue in this little corner of the world. It is up to each one of us to see that little kids can learn about God, that the sick and homebound have visitors, that the church is always beautiful enough to inspire worship, and yes, that the lights stay on and the bills get paid.

There is a difference between the way we treat something that belongs to us and the way we treat something that doesn't belong to us. I hope, then, that we will see ourselves as owners of this parish and not merely members.

see John 10: 11-18 [Top]

5th Sunday of Easter, 10 May 2009

An occupational hazard of being a priest is that every once in a while, a family member or friend will contact me with some religious question. Sometimes the question is not even from the family member or friend but is instead one that he or she is asking on behalf of somebody else. I have fielded questions about everything from withholding medical treatment from a dying person to whether or not it is permissible to eat meat on a Friday in Lent. So I guess there are times when it's helpful to have a connection to a priest.

The right connections are often helpful in life. Think about how important they can be in finding a job or finding a mate, in getting into school or getting through red tape. How many people have succeeded because they had the right connections? How many people have failed because didn't have the right connections?

Jesus says in our gospel, "I am the vine, you are the branches." In Jesus we all have the right connection. It is that connection to Jesus that can help us to live as his disciples, bearing much fruit. It is that connection to Jesus that can help us to forgive enemies, defend the weak, feed the hungry, welcome strangers, put the interests of others before our own, and work to build up the parish community. In short, it is our connection to Jesus that can help us to follow the instruction in our second reading: "let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth."

While embarrassment or pride may make us reluctant to use our connections in life, there is no reason to fear going to Jesus. He happily offers to all of us the strength and the grace we need to bear fruit in the world. They are ours for the asking.

see John 15: 1-8; John 3: 18-24 [Top]

Ascension Sunday, 23-24 May 2009

One of the great and yet wholly undesirable transitions in life comes when total strangers start calling us "sir" and "ma'am." That's when we know we're getting old. But I wonder, then, what point in life we've reached when we actually expect total strangers to call us "sir" and "ma'am."

Let's face it: we all like recognition from others, even if it's just for having lived more years than somebody else. We might say we don't care about recognition but I doubt we would be pleased if our names got left off a list of donors or are not mentioned at the end of some event that we helped to make possible. We hang up our diplomas and display our awards. We want people to address us as "Doctor" or "Father." We hope to get promotions or pay raises. We're proud when--for the right reasons--our faces appear in the newspaper or on the TV news.

The scriptures tell us that at Jesus' ascension, having fulfilled the will of his Father, the Lord took his seat at God's right hand. Yes, Jesus finally received the recognition he deserved. But it's important for us to understand that Jesus received that recognition precisely because he was willing to go unrecognized, to become nobody, nothing, "for us and for our salvation." From his throne in heaven, Jesus continues to teach us by example that the path to true glory is in humbling ourselves, making ourselves small, not in seeking human recognition but in seeking only to do our Father's will.

see Ephesians 1: 17-23; Mark 16: 15-20 [Top]


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Content Which Falls Under Fair Use Is Not Infringing

One of the elements that Lenz had to prove for her 512(f) claim was that Universal knowingly asked YouTube to take down a video that was not infringing. In its brief, Universal tries to claim that this can never happen when it argued that “because fair use is a defense to an otherwise infringing use, Universal could not – under any analysis – have made any misrepresentations (knowing or otherwise) when it notified YouTube that Plaintiff had incorporated “Let’s Go Crazy” into her video without authorization from the copyright owner.”

To understand this difference, it’s helpful to look at criminal law. Defenses to crimes tend to fall into two different categories: “I didn’t do it” or “I did it, but I had to.” One helpful analogy is to look at a self-defense argument in the case of murder. You are still admitting that you killed someone and that that is wrong, but you are also arguing that it should be excused for some other reason (generally that the person you killed was threatening you).

Similarly, Universal is arguing that each and every post that uses infringing content in any way, even those ways explicitly identified by the statute as fair uses, are infringements on copyright. They claim that fair use is an affirmative defense (the self-defense of copyright) which may excuse the infringement after the fact, but which does not change the legal status of the original use.

It is easy to see why Universal would seek such a ruling. If this were the case, Universal or any other copyright owner would not need to take any care when sending out takedown notices to ensure that the use was infringing. It could simply send out notices as it chooses and potentially rely even further upon automated processes to do so.

Fortunately, the judge pointed out, both in this decision and a prior one, that this seems to be clearly wrong. In the prior order, Judge Fogel states that “if copyright owners are immune from liability by virtue of ownership alone, then to a large extent Section 512(f) is superfluous.” This is clearly the correct decision. After all, fair use is even defined in the statute as non-infringing: “Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work…is not an infringement of copyright.”

No Requirement of Monetary Harm, But Must Prove Proximate Cause

This latest decision focused heavily on a discussion of what damages are available to a plaintiff in a case like this. Both parties put forward competing interpretations of the language of 512(f). The relevant language states that a party in violation of the section “shall be liable for any damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees, incurred by the alleged infringer, by any copyright owner or copyright owner’s authorized licensee, or by a service provider, who is injured by such misrepresentation, as the result of the service provider relying upon such misrepresentation in removing or disabling access to the material or activity claimed to be infringing, or in replacing the removed material or ceasing to disable access to it.”

Lenz argued that the phrase “any damages” should be interpreted to mean “any harm whatsoever” and points out that this language is broader than the “actual damages” language used in other areas of Title 17. Universal contested this reading, stating that the “actual damages” languages was meant as a contrast to statutory damages, not as a form of limitation.  Universal instead argued that, by analogy to common law fraudulent misrepresentation, damages should be limited to economic harm. It also further argued that the misrepresentation must be the proximate cause of the harm, due to the “as the result of” language in the passage above.

Judge Fogel’s decision ultimately draws from arguments put forward by both sides.  He agrees with Lenz on the issue of what damages may be considered, stating that “requiring a plaintiff…to demonstrate in addition not only that she suffered damages but also that those damages were economic and substantial would vitiate the deterrent effect of the statute.” The impact of this decision may be enormous. It’s likely that most plaintiffs who might suit under this section would be just like Stephanie Lenz: individuals whose personal videos were removed. There’s not likely to be economic harm suffered by such a plaintiff, and Fogel’s decision opens the way for such a plaintiff to sue and still recover for other harm, such as the harm to their First Amendment rights. As one of Lenz’s lawyers stated, “what’s important here is that someone who’s had their speech chilled can move forward and bring a lawsuit under 512(f).”

However, Fogel’s decision did place a significant burden upon such plaintiffs when he subsequently found that such damages “must be proximately caused by the misrepresentation of the copyright owner to the service provider and the service provider’s reliance on the misrepresentation.”  He pointed out that were this not the case, plaintiffs could show they have suffered harm merely by filing a suit and thereby incurring costs and fees.

The biggest constraint this puts on plaintiffs is that Judge Fogel interpreted this proximate cause requirement (combined with the fee shifting provisions already in place in 17 U.S.C. § 505) to mean that plaintiffs cannot recover attorney’s fees from after the litigation commences, since those fees are not proximately caused by the misrepresentation. This may end up taking the teeth away from 512(f), as most plaintiffs will not want to bear the brunt of their attorney’s fees when bringing such claims, especially since without monetary harm, their recovery is likely to be relatively low.

Now What?

While it’s unclear what larger impact this decision will have, it has already raised ordinary people’s awareness about the ways in which the provisions of the DMCA could impact their lives and demonstrated first hand what you can do if you experience a takedown. Statistics on YouTube currently indicate that the video has received over a million views and over a thousand comments, which demonstrates the degree to which people have been interested in this controversy. Stephanie Lenz herself seems to have become an activist in this area. Her personal blog indicates that this case has caused her to become interested and explore other topics affecting free speech and fair use. Though Stephanie Lenz may have suffered few monetary damages, it’s easy to see from her writings that she feels the harm to her speech rights very keenly.

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STLR Link Roundup – February 5, 2010 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:14:00 +0000 Continue Reading →]]> This week on the STLR radar:

  • Freedom to Tinker conducts a “census” of files shared through BitTorrent, finding 99% of them to infringe copyright.
  • From Business Week: a Pittsburgh couple is suing Google for trespass because Google posted pictures of their residence, including their pool and driveway.
  • Italy will hold YouTube liable for uploads that infringe copyright or are libelous, Ars Technica reports, which would eliminate “safe harbor” rules that protect websites with user-generated content in the U.S. and the E.U (see our post on the Italian case against Google for failure to take down an offensive video here).
  • The Washington Post reports that the National Security Agency will help Google determine the source of the cyber-attacks Google suffered a month ago, an alliance that raises concerns among civil liberties and digital privacy advocates. The Electronic Privacy Information Center filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the NSA for records of its relationship with Google.
  • The Justice Department considers the Google Books settlement to be improved but still flawed even after the latest revisions, the New York Times reports. The D.O.J. stated its continued dissatisfaction with the antitrust and intellectual property implications of the settlement. See Ars Technica for a detailed explanation.
  • Wired asks: do American high school and junior high students have online free speech rights? If so, to what extent? Current rulings leave the answer to that question unclear.
  • From Ars Technica: senators and representatives are unhappy with the proposed merger between Comcast and NBC Universal. At the Senate and House hearings on Thursday February 4th, several members of Congress expressed worry and skepticism over the merger’s implications for competition and consumers’ interests.
  • The Authors Guild says its favorable attitude to the Google Books settlement was a deliberate contrast to the Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA’s) aggressive approach to copyright enforcement, Wired reports.
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John McCain and the Music Makers Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:00:17 +0000 Continue Reading →]]> Senator John McCain’s presidential campaign recently raised the hackles of a number of prominent recording artists for using their music in TV ads and at rallies.1 The all-star lineup of affronted artists included Van Halen (for use of “Right Now;” they also objected to George W. Bush’s use in 2004), Foo Fighters (for use of “My Hero” at rallies),John Mellencamp (for use of “Pink Houses”), Jackson Browne (for use of “Running on Empty” by the Ohio Republican Party in ads supporting McCain), Ann and Nancy Wilson of the band Heart (for use of “Barracuda” in introductions for Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin), and the Warner Music Group (for use of Frankie Valli’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” in ads mocking Barack Obama as a “celebrity.”)2 Some, like the Wilsons, cited opposition to the Republican ticket as their reason for protesting the use of their music. Others, like Van Halen, simply oppose of the use of their music for any political purpose. Regardless of motivation, they almost all rely on the law of copyright to enjoin further use of their music. What rights do recording artists have in circumstances like these? How would Senator McCain go about using the music free of challenge?

The Exclusive Rights of the Artist

Copyright law in the United States is authorized by Article I, Section 8, Clause 8 of the United States Constitution and codified in Title 17 of the United States Code. Copyright applies to “original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression,” “musical works, including any accompanying words,” and “sound recordings,” among other things.3 The bifurcation of “musical works” and “sound recordings” can be confusing for copyright novices. For the purposes of copyright, composing music, i.e. coming up with a melody and accompanying lyrics and committing them to paper entitles one to a right in that composition. When the song is played and recorded, a separate copyright is created that applies to the recording itself, distinct from the underlying composition. The same person may have the copyright to the composition and the recording, or they could be held by a separate composer and performer.

These two copyrights bestow slightly different sets of rights on the holders. Composers of musical works have the right to a fee (set by statute) for every copy of a recording of their work produced4, and an exclusive right to public performance of their work, whether live or on a recording.5 Copyright holders for sound recordings have the exclusive right to control reproduction6 and distribution7 of their recording, but not over the public playing of the recording.8 There is an exception – if the public performance involved a digital audio transmission, then the performer needs to clear rights for the sound recording pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 106(6).9

So how does all this apply to John McCain? Let’s start with the rallies. If we assume that McCain’s campaign legally obtained a copy of “Barracuda,” then no rights pertaining to the recording itself are infringed when it’s played at a rally. However, the campaign is on the hook for publicly performing the underlying musical composition: it is the Wilsons’ exclusive right to grant the campaign a license. Had McCain’s aides or a cover band performed the music live, he still would have needed to get the permission of the songwriters. This is the same right your high school chorus and college a capella groups had to (ostensibly) clear before adding a copyrighted song to their repertoires. Based on the artists’ after-the-fact reactions, it seems likely that had the McCain campaign approached each one of the aforementioned artists to seek a license to publicly perform their work, the answer would have been no. But the McCain campaign secured permission through another route: a license from ASCAP, as explained below.

In the case of television or web-hosted videos, the campaign would also have to clear sound recording rights (because the recording is being reproduced in their motion picture work), in addition to the public performance license they would have already secured from ASCAP.

ASCAP and Copyright Collectives

ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) and BMI (Broadcast Music Incorporated) are the largest copyright collectives in the United States. A copyright collective serves two primary functions: it assists the copyright holder in monitoring violations and enforcing their copyrights, and it assists an entity wishing to use copyrighted material in identifying copyright holders and negotiating licenses with them.10 Copyright holders give authority to the collective to licenses their works, enforce their copyrights, collect royalties, and redistribute those royalties to the copyright holders. One type of license, the kind that the McCain campaign presumably obtained from ASCAP, is a “blanket license”, which gives the licensee the right to perform any work from their entire catalog.11

Assuming McCain’s campaign obtained the correct license for the venue, it has the right to play any song in ASCAP’s catalog. Generally, once a copyright holder signs with ASCAP, ASCAP must grant a license to whomever pays the appropriate fee, without regard to whether the copyright holder themselves would choose to grant a license to a potential licensee.12

This kind of licensing is not the same as playing a song under a claim of “fair use.” Under “fair use,” no license is sought.Instead, the user of the copyrighted work claims that he or she should not need to seek permission, based on a four-factor test in the Copyright Act.13 In contrast, the McCain campaign has purchased rights to the music it wishes to use—rights which the copyright holders, like the Foo Fighters, placed in the hands of ASCAP.

While the McCain campaign’s decision to obtain an ASCAP license has allowed them to keep playing “Barracuda” and “My Hero” over the objections of their composers, it exposes a deficiency in the law. The rationale behind ASCAP was to reduce transactional costs for broadcasters like radio stations who would otherwise have to obtain rights from every artist they played – a time consuming and expensive process. By paying ASCAP, the McCain campaign avoided negotiating with each artist whose work they wanted to use. Assuming the campaign plays enough music to justify paying for a license to ASCAP’s entire catalog, an additional benefit is that this gets around the fact that the artists themselves won’t give a license. This privileges deep-pocketed parties by creating a de facto compulsory license for licenses bought in bulk, while a party with limited resources has no recourse if rebuffed by the individual copyright holder. If the intended policy benefit of this system was to create public access to artists’ works, it does so only on a limited, expensive basis.

Back to the case at hand: if a court ruled that McCain had violated the copyright of the artists (let’s say one of the songs the campaign used wasn’t in the ASCAP catalog), what would he be liable for? Copyright holders can sue for damages, encompassing either the profits made through the infringement or (more relevant here) statutory damages.14 Statutory damages range between $750 and $30,000 per infringement, at a judges discretion, and can be raised to $150,000 if the infringement is “willful.”15 Costs and attorney’s fees can also be awarded to the successful filer of an infringement suit.16 Thus, if McCain did not hold a license to use the works in question, his campaign could be held liable for as little as $750, or as much as $150,000 for each work infringed.

YouTube and the DMCA

McCain’s woes with copyright law didn’t end with music. The campaign also picked a fight with Google over the removal of campaign videos and ads from YouTube. At issue are Google’s responsibilities and McCain’s rights under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The DMCA, passed in 1998, amended Title 17 of the US Code. One of the most significant provisions of the act, and the one at issue here, was the creation of “safe harbors” from liability for Online Service Providers that hosted infringing materials so long as they abided by certain notification guidelines.17

The statute provides that a service like YouTube will be safe from liability for hosting infringing content if, upon receipt of a takedown notice, they remove the challenged material in a timely fashion. In order to protect uploaders from abusive takedown notices, the service provider can reinstate the challenged content after a waiting period of 10 business days after receiving a counter-notice from the content uploader if the uploader hasn’t been sued for infringement.18

The McCain campaign took exception to Google’s removal of campaign ads from YouTube, complaining that the notice-and-takedown regime that YouTube complied with stifled free speech. The campaign requested that YouTube carry out “a full legal review of all take-down notices on videos posted from accounts controlled by (at least) political candidates and campaigns,”19 including an analysis of whether the challenged material would be covered by a fair use limitation on copyright. McCain’s ads featured excerpts of televised debates and music that drew notices from rights holders, like Warner Music Group, which demanded that YouTube remove a popular McCain ad that featured Frankie Valli’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”20 Warner is likely the owner of the specific sound recording used in the ad, and asserting its right over the reproduction of the recording made in the ad without its permission.

YouTube responded to the campaign by pointing out that while limiting legal reviews to only official campaign uploads would reduce the burden of reviewing all uploaded content, YouTube, as an intermediary content host, simply was not in a position to perform a substantive legal review of the claims in takedown notices. YouTube Chief Counsel Zahavah Levine noted that “[t]he claimant and the uploader, not YouTube, hold all the relevant information in this regard, including the actual source of any content used, the ownership rights to that content, and any licensing agreements in place between the parties.”21

As to assessing fair use, Levine emphasized the uncertainty produced by the complex fact-based balancing test that goes into making a fair use determination, stating that “[l]awyers and judges constantly disagree about what does and does not constitute fair use. No number of lawyers could possibly determine with a reasonable level of certainty whether … videos for which we receive disputed takedown notices qualify as fair use.”22 Levine’s unstated point is that YouTube’s lawyers are being paid to make sure YouTube avoids liability, not make speculative determinations on behalf of its users.

Finally, Levine referred to YouTube’s neutral policies, emphasizing that the company prefers not to favor any category of content or user over another, pointedly adding that “there is a lot of content on our global site that our users find to be equally important [to United States political campaigns], including… political campaigns from around the globe at all levels of government, human rights movements, and other important voices.”23

A Constant Tension

The McCain campaign’s complaint to Google highlighted one of the central underlying conflicts of copyright: the tension between the exclusive rights of copyright holders and the first amendment’s guarantee of free speech. To the McCain’s campaign, the curtailment of its political speech—one of the most protected and revered categories of speech—was a violation of a fundamental right. University of Virginia Professors Christopher Sprigman and Siva Vaidhyanathan succinctly expressed the sentiment in a Washington Post column: “[u]sing a song to communicate a political message is just the kind of speech the First Amendment was designed to protect.”24 Yet however controversial the results—artists’ songs being used by the candidates they oppose, access to a presidential candidate’s message blocked by a studio that owns the ad’s background music, and the provider of an increasingly important medium for political discourse erring on the side of caution (and maybe censorship) to avoid liability—what we really saw was the current state of the law. Though as Zahavah Levine suggests, perhaps that might change now that a US Senator has felt the practical results of his handiwork, and hasn’t been too pleased.

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  1. One of the authors of this post, being a history major with an affinity for Americana would like to note that presidential campaign songs have a storied history. If you’re capable of recalling your high school American history classes, you may remember that William Henry Harrison’s 1840 presidential campaign got a special mention in your textbook for his campaign jingle, “Tippecanoe and Tyler too.” At some point candidates decided that self-referencing jingles just weren’t doing the trick and turned to popular music. In recent memory, Bill Clinton punctuated the final line of his 1992 convention speech (“and don’t stop thinking about tomorrow!”) by segueing to Fleetwood Mac’s “Don’t Stop.” Bob Dole, on the other hand, got into trouble for riffing on the 60s Motown hit “Soul Man,” using the reprise “I’m a Dole Man” for his 1996 presidential campaign.That earned him a reprimand from the song’s writer, Isaac Hayes.
  2. Christopher Sprigman & Siva Vaidhyanathan, Cue ‘Barracuda’, Wash. Post, Oct. 13, 2008, at A21, available at
  3. Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. § 102(a) (2005).
  4. 17 U.S.C. § 115.
  5. 17 U.S.C. § 106(4).
  6. 17 U.S.C. § 106(1).
  7. 17 U.S.C. § 106(3).
  8. 17 U.S.C. § 114(a).
  9. You can thank the radio station lobby for that exception, since they wanted to only pay once when they played a recording over the air, but didn’t want competition from internet radio stations.
  10. Bruce P. Keller & Michael P. Cunard, Copyright Law: A Practitioner’s Guide §4:1:4:C (Incorporating Release No. 9 2007).
  11. Id.
  12. Harvey Reid, ASCAP & BMI – Protectors of Artists or Shadowy Thieves? (2005),
  13. 17 U.S.C. §107.
  14. 17 U.S.C. § 504.
  15. 17 U.S.C. § 504(c).
  16. 17 U.S.C. § 505.
  17. 17 U.S.C. § 512(c).
  18. 17 U.S.C. § 512(g).
  19. Sarah Lai Stirland, Stifled by Copyright, McCain Asks YouTube to Consider Fair Use (2008),
  20. Id.
  21. Letter from Zahavah Levine, Chief Counsel, YouTube, to Trevor Potter, Gen. Counsel, McCain-Palin 2008 (Oct. 14, 2008) (available from Sarah Lai Stirland, YouTube to McCain: You Made Your DMCA Bed, Lie in It (2008)
  22. Id.
  23. Id.
  24. Christopher Sprigman & Siva Vaidhyanathan, Cue ‘Barracuda’, Wash. Post, Oct. 13, 2008, at A21, available at
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BMI View: The Sri Lanka tourism report examines a range of key indicators in the emerging tourism market in the Asia Pacific region. Healthy domestic economic growth is boosting outbound tourism figures, while improving regional and global travel connections are facilitating growth in inbound arrivals. With visitor numbers increasing we are forecasting healthy growth in tourism related expenditure and industry value, and expect to see a range of developments in the market moving forward.

Maintaining the current stability is vital to the future of the Sri Lankan tourism industry, as any recurrence of civil conflict will likely deter visitors and undermine the recent gains made in terms of infrastructure development. At present however, President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his ruling coalition (the United People's Freedom Alliance) appear stable and able to formulate, enact and enforce their policy agenda. While there are ongoing concerns regarding income inequality and ethnic divisions between the Sinhalese majority and Tamil minority, at present the risk appears to be subdued - though it remains to be seen what impact the snap election in January 2015 will have.

Provided that domestic security will be maintained, we expect to see steady growth in arrivals to Sri Lanka. While arrivals are generally dominated by countries in the Asia Pacific region, Sri Lanka also sees healthy arrivals from European markets such as the UK and Germany. As air travel connections are expanded and Sri Lanka improves its presence on the global tourism stage, we expect to see annual growth of 10% a year in terms of arrivals.

Robust domestic economic growth, boosted by strengthening ties with China and Japan, will lead to steady gains in outbound travel, as Sri Lanka's middle class expands and private financial consumption increases. We expect to see growth of around 6% to 7% per year in tourism departures. This will result in a slight increase in average tourism departures per 1000 of the...

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Strawberry/Fennel Salad With Hot-Smoked Salmon

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Main ingredient Fish & Seafood
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  • 1 fennel bulb (finely shredded)
  • 0.2 cup (0.5 dl) fresh mint
  • 0.4 cup (1 dl) white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • crushed black pepper (to taste)

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4Spread the leafy greens over a big serving platter, then spread the fennel and onions evenly on top of that (and drizzle any left over balsamic dressing).
5On top of that you sprinkle the strawberry slices.
6Cut or pull the hot-smoked salmon into bite size pieces and place over the salad.
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  2. Now I understand just WHY this is one of your favorite recipes!…This looks positively superlative for this period of the year…the huge strawberries from Spain are everywhere in the French marketplaces here…and this looks like perfection. Question…just what is Hot Smoked Salmon…it must not be the “typical” oily-looking varietal I normally see for sale here…I’m going to Lyon next week…where there is a specialty smoked salmon “boutique” where they specialize in different types of smoked sallmon…I may just attempt to “land it” there…or could one possibly use poached or roasted fresh wild salmon…and let it cool?

    You are a natural at all things culinary, gastronomic …and Paleo…soooo glad to have “found” you and your exquisite blog via Mark’s Daily Apple….Happy Birthday indeed! ‘Tis yourself who has been the gift-giver…with your generous sharing of your creative cuisine.

    • Hi Donna,

      Thanks for the very kind words! :)

      Regarding the salmon:
      “Hot smoked” simply means the fish has been smoked in higher temperature but for shorter time (compared to “cold smoked”)…you could kind of say it’s a sort of barbecuing.
      This method also cooks the fish, so it will have a lighter pinkish color to the flesh (surface might be darker though), similar to poached or oven cooked salmon (also in texture).

      The oily kind you mention is the cold smoked. Flavor-wise I suppose you could use it, but texture-wise I would absolutely prefer hot smoked for this dish.

      Wish you the best of luck to find some hot smoked salmon!
      Please let me know how it went :)

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The Bloody Bow

The Bloody Bow (also known as the Bow of Blood) has a well… bloody past.

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The Bloody Bow is an ornate longbow, carved from an unknown species of redwood, stained with the color of blood. The bow is intricately carved, with channels and other designs going from end to end. On the bottom end of the bow is the mark of a master craftsman, with a defiling mark crossing through the man’s mark.

The Bow first came to the world through the designs of one of Lokatt, the God of Conflict. Lokatt at first wanted to tame Blood Beasts, using them to promote conflict and strife. However, even the God’s attempts failed. He then turned to allowing one of his followers to emulate such a beast. Lokatt commissioned the work to the craftsman Corran, knowing that Corran’s skills surpassed his own in such matters. Appearances of the bow have been fleeting and rare, with no single owner being able to keep the bow (or his head) for very long after acquiring the bow. The owners who possess the bow for longer periods of time undoubtedly passed into legend, such as Lord Kelnor of the House of Drummer, who used the bow to decimate the ranks of Alduk’s Army, which was currently trying to break into his castle’s innermost keep.

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When first used to attack another creature in combat, the bow will exact payment in blood from the wielder of the bow- causing equal damage to the wielder as done to the target. The Bow only exacts the initial blooding once, however, should the wielder fumble or halter while making an attack (critical fumbles in my games), the bow will exact a price in through another taking of blood. After the initial blooding, the Bloody Bow will only fire an arrow for the blooded individual- until that person’s blood no longer flows through his veins. Anyone else picking up the bow with an intent to fire it in combat feels an incredible burning sensation moving from the hand holding the bow to the shoulder on the same arm. This burning sensation is the blood in their veins boiling- causing the affected limb to burn from the inside out.

When used by the person the bow is currently blooded to, the Bloody Bow increases the accuracy and damage done by the wielder. The bow also contains charges, which may be recharged in the following manner. Every time a critical hit is rolled for an attack roll, the bow gains a charge. After ten such charges have been built up, the wielder may speak a command word (The specific word has been lost to the ravages of time, however, the word ‘kill’ is often quoted as being the command word) and become a Blood Beast.

When becoming The Blood Beast, the character starts bleeding from every orifice. The character takes no damage, instead becoming a solid creature composed mostly of blood. The creature is a terrible sight, causing fear to anyone seeing it who lacks in strength of will. The transformation gives the bow wielder incredible strength and stamina, equal to that of a true blood beast. The bow melds into the mass of blood that forms around the wielder during the transformation.

The Transformation lasts but a single combat. Once transformed back into his normal form, the wielder becomes weak for ten hours while he recovers from the after-effects of the transformation. The character is also drenched in blood, drawing carrion birds and other predatory beasts attracted to blood.

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Blood beasts generally attack using only their large stature to buffet and bash enemies with walls of moving blood. Blood Beasts are capable of engulfing enemies within their body, crushing the hapless foe within, allowing their blood to flow into the beast- healing it.

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Voted Drackler
May 26, 2008, 16:14
The Bloody Bow's background is somewhat generic (a god give the item to a powerful guy then it gets lost to time), the powers are a little like most things you would find in any RPG, your basic vampiric bow. But the added powers, such as the transformation to a Blood Beast, make it more than cliche. Your use of what appear to be fairly system specific rulings (as far as I can tell, it's D&D) is a little unhelpful, as it is best to leave the specifics to be determined by the various DM's. I have a question though, you refer to the Blood Beast, is that someething that might be found in the wild? If it is, will you be submitting it soon? Nicely written sub.
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I'll see how you fix it and then vote - but looking good!
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Updated: Updating to take suggestions into account.
Voted MoonHunter
May 29, 2008, 14:14
The update is better. It is oddly hard to read in stops, as the text gets dense or awkward (alternatedly).

The Blood Beast section needs more information for me. Amended. I put in the Strolen's links to your in works Blood Beast submission. My question is how did this bow generate the magical blood beast transformation? Since The Blood Beast and its descendents exist, how did they "get into the bow" or how did this Corran bind one/ duplicate the magic.

The Blood tied bow is interesting in general though. It could use a bit more description for me and a bit more tie in to a world (a way to work it into a world).
Voted valadaar
June 1, 2008, 20:21
Not bad - though I am not a fan of items that require kills to charge to unleash a power attack. For a video game, that would be fine. But that's my own preference.

As for the boiling blood description - I think just saying their blood begins to boil - literally - will make the need to explain the pain so caused unnecessary.

Other then those two quibbles, a pretty good post!
Voted MysticMoon
March 21, 2011, 22:17

This is something I can use for a villain's lieutenant in my upcoming campaign, although I'll have to modify it a little for the system I use (no crits).

March 21, 2011, 22:50
Good alternative options to acquire charges could be:
Automatically gains 1/day
Kill an enemy
Bring an enemy under half HP
Cause an Enemy to flee
Dip the bow in the blood of a powerful creature
Feed the Bow Blood (IE: Cut yourself to feed the bow... this could be used as a gambit.)

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Burma: unions, global brands & NGOs back minimum wage for all

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UPDATE (23 July): The Burmese Government has announced that the minimum wage is confirmed at 3,600 kyats, with universal coverage. Pressure from global brands has been described by unions in Burma as very influential in resisting domestic employer pressure to exempt the garment industry from the minimum wage. Things are changing in Burma, once a…

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We’ve been pressing for a change of course in Swaziland for many years. It’s Africa’s last feudal dictatorship. It has the world’s highest rate of HIV-AIDS infection. And it’s one of the worst ten countries in the world to be a trade unionist, according to the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC). But are things changing?…

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Perhaps upset that it somehow missed out on inclusion in the ITUC list of the ten worst countries to be a trade unionist last month, Iran has made a strong early bid to be included next year by sacking all the journalists who report officially on industrial disputes and arresting the leader of a teachers’ union en route to…

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Last night I was sat in a tent for a couple of hours on top of a hill in Tuscany, alongside the current and future Presidents of the European Trade Union Confederation (Ignacio Toxo from Spain’s CCOO and Rudy de Leeuw of the Belgian FGTB respectively) and the leader of Italy’s largest trade union movement the…

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Pakistani workers face large-scale exclusions from labour law, arrests and violence. Last year protests were held condemning the murder of eight labourers in Balochistan. Earlier this year, trainee police officers who had not been paid for seven months took to the streets before were subject to baton-charges and arrests. Protesting police baton charged: On 19…

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Everyone has games they played from their childhood, well that iconic game for me was Drakkar. Mario, Sonic get honourable mentions but Drakkar from 12 to my early 20’s. At Christmas I decided to bring to my walls a little nostalgia, and purchased the Drakkar map set available from the store.

Today they arrived and couldn’t be happier! They are much larger than the image gives them credit, I and am greatly excited to get framed and up onto my walls.

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Author Kevin Sessums got to do what many fans of Mary J. Blige have only dreamed of doing.

The author and editor sat down on a cozy couch with the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul” to discuss the intimate details of her new film, battle with addiction and torrid past for the new issue of Los Angeles Confidential magazine. The beautiful songstress wore, Reem Acra (above), Hervé Léger (below) and other fab designers for the shoot.

In a candid, deep conversation the pair discuss Mary’s journey to the top and the struggles in moving forward. From her relationship with God to being abused as a child, the interview leaves nothing off topic.

On being a born-again Christian: “I loved God, but I didn’t love myself. When I would get really, really high and the daytime would come, I would feel like God was watching me. And that’s when I’d start to go into this panic thing. I remember one night I was soooooo high. And as I was trying to go to sleep there was this dream… mmmmm…. Gosh, man, I don’t know if I should be telling you all of this.”

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Power Play – Seasons Beatings to everyone!

December 31, 2009 Posted by suefairview

From Nick Moretti’s blog:

The first scene of video that Luke Riley and I shot for Steel Mill Media a few weeks ago is finally available on their website. I just checked it out and it is HOT! Damn do we play off each other well. I get to dom him first and then he gets his revenge. And he DOES get his revenge! My nipples are still sore from that shoot. If you want to check it out go to the Bound Muscle site here.

Here are a few photos from the video. There are lots more on the site along with some of the hottest BDSM scenes around.

Nick has different photos at his blog as well. Both men are hot and sexy as hell as far as I can see!

Stag Homme Studio’s Orlando vs. Matthew Reviewed

December 29, 2009 Posted by suefairview

Part 1: I LOVE how the Stag Homme Studios title has a shadow on the sand!!! The two men, Orlando Toro and Matthew Rush jog along the beach in Miami towards the mangrove swamps. Matthew looks quite muscled here; very bulky. Orlando holds his own, with some great looking pecs though and a nice short haircut. Once there, they head out into the water together with Matthew in the lead. As soon as they reach a spot where the water is bright blue, Orlando reaches over and kisses Matthew passionately. They continue to make out, with Matthew reaching into Orlando’s shorts to grab his erection. Eventually Orlando pulls his shorts down so that Matthew can kneel in the water and give him a half-way decent blow job in that even though Orlando’s cock is modestly sized and Matthew could easily throat it, he never does. He just does the same old boring taking about a third of it into his mouth. Plus, the time of the blow job is fairly short.

Part 2: Orlando stands and they kiss again. While doing this, Orlando is unfastening Matthew’s shorts. Matthew groans with pleasure even when Orlando grasps his cock and gives it a tug. But Orlando goes down on his knees in the water and just goes to town on Matthew’s cock! Now here is a man who knows how to give a blow job! He throats, licks, sucks, rapidly moves his head up and down, pulls out all the stops to pleasure Matthew; all the while Matthew is moaning and groaning with ecstasy. Orlando would go on forever, but Matthew pulls him up out of the water to stop him. Then Matthew begins grabbing Orlando’s cute bubble butt with both hands and putting his fingers into Orlando’s ass. Now they are both moaning and kissing.

Part 3 begins with Orlando again blowing Matthew but we are inside a beach house. Quickly we switch to Matthew pushing his condommed cock into Orlando’s asshole, as Orlando stands, leaning over the back of the couch. It takes them a while to get going, but it is definitely worth it. I like how the camera angles change, there must be at least 4 or even 5 different shots, while they are fucking and I especially like the angle when we are looking up from Orlando’s face to Matthew’s. That one made me really hot. It seems like Matthew is some kind of animal that is fucking the shit out of Orlando and that really turned me on.

Part 4 continues the fucking in the same position. But then they switch to a seated position with Orlando facing Matthew and trying to get Matthew’s dick into his ass, but it is just not that easy. When it finally goes in, they both groan with the pleasure of it and kiss again. They both seem to really be into the fuck right now! Then the cum scene is really something special as far as posing, that I won’t reveal. But I will say, that it was worth seeing and that it was amazing that they came simultaneously. How does Stag Homme do that?

 Summarizing, I would say that Matthew could improve his blow job skills, but other than that he is a great top and a wonderful turn on. Orlando has terrific skills and looks great on camera. I’m surprised I got over seeing him as a goof on Stag TV so easily. The camera work was impressive here and really added to the entertainment value of the action as a whole. The direction was superb if it had anything to do with the last pose or any of the choreography of the fuck scenes. I really liked the outdoor setting of the mangrove swamp which I feel is very conducive to romance and sex. I wasn’t expecting to get all hot and bothered over this one, so it was a nice surprise when I did. Great going Stag Homme! Another hit on your hands – How do you deal with all of this success?

See it only at Stag Homme Studios.

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December 28, 2009 Posted by suefairview

Celebrate New Year's Eve with Steve Cruz & Bruno Bond!

December 28, 2009 Posted by suefairview

What could be cooler than being in your undies with Steve and Bruno?

Spending another night with them, that’s what!

You never know, even this could happen!

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Kurt's Couch with Rosco York Reviewed

December 27, 2009 Posted by suefairview

Rosco York

Just released today, Rosco York was on Kurt Roger’s couch for an audition at Liberate Studios. The photo to the left does not do him justice. He was tan and fine with a pretty white smile. Unfortunately he was wearing a ball cap that hid his black hair, which was back in a  pony tail and looked like it would be really nice if it were worn down. He did however also look like he could use a bit of time in the gym, unless this slim look is what he is going for.

He and Kurt chatted about his previous experience in group settings which amounted to a 10 person orgy in a pub in Johannesburg where people could watch behind two-way mirrors. Rosco indicated that he enjoys being watched.

Kurt then signals that it is time to give the audience a show and Rosco wastes no time moving in to kiss Kurt. He then dives for Kurt’s shorts and rips open the velcro closings to free the “monster”. Upon hearing the velcro open, Kurt leans back and says “I love that sound!”

Rosco is bent on proving that he knows just what to do with a monster cock like Kurt’s. Plus he can throat it with ease! Obviously this is not his first time with one like this. He deftly proves his expertise as Kurt leans his head back to enjoy himself.

In the next scene, we see a naked Rosco prostrate on his back being fed Kurt’s cock from above as Kurt perches on the arm of the couch. Rosco is jerking himself. Here we get to enjoy the wonderful skin color of Rosco’s body, but he still has the gosh darned hat on! I wish it would fall off already so that we could see his hair! I bet it is just beautiful. Kurt is gorgeous as usual.

Next we cut to Kurt giving oral to Rosco handily. His huge mouth literally devours Rosco’s cock as if it were a tiny nothing, a tidbit, when in actuality it is a full 7 inches. This is definitely worth seeing. He stretches it and pulls it this way and that, amazing! Rosco just sits back and loves it!

Then the two men are side-by-side jerking off and Rosco cums first dropping an enormous load very quickly that seems to stun Kurt, who can only cum sometime later. He then plays with Rosco’s ejaculate with his finger tips, seemingly because there is such a big pile of it as he signs off.

I would hire Rosco for two reasons: 1) he can throat Kurt’s cock and that has to count for something, and 2) He’s pretty and can cum quick.

I would watch this clip because it is highly entertaining! I find that I am enjoying seeing men with Kurt for their first time (if only to see their reaction to his huge cock) so I am glad that Liberate Studios is filming Kurt’s Couch.


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Saturday, November 26, 2011

delicata rissoles // maple cream

delicata rissoles // maple cream

what's a rissole? the name comes from the french word rissoler, meaning "to brown."

don't you feel fancy just seeing that word - sometimes we all need a little fancy in our lives

delicata rissoles were not on my original menu for thanksgiving, however after making & devouring a sample on wednesday they were too good not grace the thanksgiving table

mmm hmmm - i know it is shocking, but i actually deviated from my pre-planned for over a month, strategically assembled thanksgiving menu

delicata rissoles // maple cream

better yet- the delicata, brussel sprouts, onions and maple syrup that are featured in this recipe are in season - perfect for you & for your local farmer

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delicata squash is wonderful, having a taste similar to sweet potatoes  the delicata is sure to appeal to everyone at your holiday table
not a fan of brussel sprouts - well this recipe may change your mind
roasting the brussel sprouts enhance the sweet nutty  flavors of this powerhouse veggie
they are hidden inside the rissoles so you don't even need to share with your guests (unless of course you have a guest that is allergic, you don't want the most memorable part of your holiday dinner be aunt marge diving across the table stabbing uncle george with the eppi pen)
delicata rissoles // maple cream
delicata rissoles // maple cream

delicata and brussels are roasted together with a smidgen of onion until soft

delicata rissoles // maple cream

almost too pretty to eat

delicata rissoles // maple cream

your brussels will turn a beautiful shade of emerald green with highlights of caramelization

utter perfection

delicata rissoles // maple cream

pecans are finely ground and combined with spelt flour creating an irresistible crunchy coating

delicata rissoles // maple cream

pan fried in vegetable oil is the best way too go- if you are not a fan you can always coat, spray with oil and bake....however you will not get the same creamy interior and super crunchy exterior

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served with maple cream along with an additional drizzle of maple syrup, you are sure to please every guest at your table
delicata rissoles // maple cream
delicata rissoles // maple cream

delicata rissoles ~ maple cream
makes 8 rissoles - serves 4

you will need:
  • 1 medium delicata squash
  • 1 cup brussel sprouts
  • 1 tbsp onion diced
  • 2 cups basmati rice, prepared according to directions
  • 3 sprigs of thyme
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • 1/2 cup spelt flour
  • 1/2 cup whole pecans finely ground
  • canola or vegetable oil for pan frying
  • 1 tbsp ground flax + 5 tbsp warm water
  • 1/4 cup sour cream + 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • pre-heat oven to 375*
  • cut the delicate in half lengthwise - discard seeds (seeds can be saved and roasted like pumpkin seeds)
  • trim the brussel sprouts- removing outside leaves and stems - cut in half or quarters depending on size
  • dice onion
  • on a parchment lined baking sheet, place the delicata cut side down - place the onion and brussel sprouts on the same pan and drizzle with olive oil, tossing to coat
  • roast for 30 minutes or until a fork/knife can easily pierce the thickest part of the delicata
  • remove from oven and cool until you can handle without burning your digits
  • in a medium sauce pan, over low/medium heat add olive oil, brussels, onion and rice - scoop out the squash and add to the pan (leaving the skin behind)
  • season with thyme and salt- stir until well combined - remove from heat
  • in a medium bowl combine flour and finely ground pecans
  • in another medium bowl combine water and ground flax
  • heat oil over medium/high heat in a large frying pan - the oil should cover the bottom of the pan
  • a 1/4 cup at a time (more or less as you see fit) create the delicata rissole by shaping into a small round disc
  • dip in flax egg and then dredge in pecan coating - add to pan continue until you have about 4 - 5 frying in the pan at a time, until the delicata mixture is used
  • once golden brown flip (about 2-3 minutes per side) and cook until golden on the other side
  • remove from pan to a plate or other surface lined with (2 paper towels) the rissoles can also be kept warm in the oven (set at the lowest setting) after being on the paper towel for a minute or two allowing some of the oil to absorb into the towel
  • in a small bowl whisk together the sour cream and maple syrup
  • serve warm with maple cream and a sprig of thyme
  • the rissoles can be made up to a day prior - simply re-heat in a 400* oven for approximately 10 minutes or until rissoles are warmed through and "re crisped"

  1. I've never heard of a recipe even similar to this. I can't wait to try them.

  2. This is so adorable! Love the recipe, love the photography. Want some right now!

  3. Wow, what a gorgeous dish with such beautiful ingredients! :) The photography is stunning!
    I'd be very curious to see how the maple plays of the cakes, thanks for sharing!

  4. I'm not a fan of brussel sprouts, but I think you may have converted me. These look great, I can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing

  5. Wow, what a recipe! This is my kind of food. So happy I found your blog!

  6. Thank you all for stopping by and for your wonderful comments!

    Ally, I'm glad you found me too!

    Kiri- the maple is amazing with these cakes- it is a must to get the full range of flavors and amazingness!

    Jill- my other half , he is not a fan of Brussels until he tried these at Thanksgiving, he didn't even realize until after the fact they were in rissoles

    Rabbittrick- I stopped bu your blog- you are SO talented, beautiful photography

    Susan- hae fun making these!

  7. I have never heard of these before, but I can't wait to try them! They sound amazing!

Thanks for stopping by - your comments make my day!


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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Quick update.....Previously I posted that we didn't have any more single level homes left to sell  We now have a Wellington available for immediate occupancy.  This is the last of my personal favorite and it has beautiful natural cherry cabinets and quartz counter tops.  .  The Wellington has an amazing kitchen, lots of open space and and tons of storage.  If you were sad that you missed out on living in the Sunset Park Villas community this is your lucky day.

We also have one other home to sell..  It is our new floor-plan.  The Bristol Court with a bonus room.  If you haven't seen this one you really should come in and take a look.  It has the extended garage, back patio and open great-room......everything you want.  Hurry in before they're gone

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Well, My time here at Sunset Park Villas is quickly coming to an end.  It has been such a pleasure working with all the wonderful people who have made this their home, as well as the interested folks who have wandered in to take a look at the lifestyle you can have when you purchase a home in one of the Leisure Villas Communities.  I am so proud to have participated in offering such a perfect home for seniors from Virginia to California....It has been a such a pleasure working with the builders as well as the folks who live here!!!

For those of you who have been waiting for the right time to purchase, you may want to make a trip to Syracuse and grab one of the remaining two homes to be sold.  If you came in recently looking for a Windsor Court with a bonus room and were told we didn't have any, you're in luck...We have one that just became available.  We also have one more of the new Bristol Court/Bonus models left to sell..  If you haven't seen it, you should come take a look.  It has all the good things you find in the Grandview (back patio, extended garage and large great-room), but a little more affordable and cozy.

It has been a wonderful summer with water aerobics, pot luck dinners, game nights and evening walks.  We have most of the landscaping in, and hope to have it all finished up before snowfall.  So, for those of you who took a chance and moved in when construction was in full swing, we thank you for your patience with us, and sincerely hope you will enjoy the fruits of our labors when we are gone.

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Quick Update.  Only 12 homes left to sell, and going fast.  We have at least one of most of the floor plans so you still have time to find the one you want. Our new Bristol Court turned out real nice with the extended garage, back patio and super nice great-room.   It's perfect if you want one of the smaller plans but like those features.   Come on in and take a look.  Our hours are the same....10-5 Monday through Saturday.  Give me a call if you need to come a little later,  and I'll do my best to stick around.  Once again...I invite you to join our Pot Luck Dinners on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 in the clubhouse.

Friday, March 14, 2014

Well, Spring has come again and we are building like crazy to keep up with the demand.  I'm not one to pressure anyone, but I want to let you know that we are running out of homes fast.  We only have 19 left to sell and that means we might not have the model you want if you wait much longer.

Sunset Park Villas has really grown into a lovely community filled with the best people you can find.  If you haven't checked out this location you really should.  As seniors it is always nice to be close to shopping, hospitals, and activities, and we have it all here.  Walking distance to a grocery store and bus lines to Salt Lake.  It just doesn't get any better.

Construction is scheduled to be complete by September 2014 and I expect most of the homes will be sold by then.  So come in and take a look if you haven't been here, and if you've been here and haven't made up your mind yet, all I can say is " Don't think too long" or you'll miss out on this perfect opportunity to live the Leisure Villas lifestyle

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Just a quick note

We have 2 units available for immediate occupancy

1) An Abby with a Bonus room.  This is a lovely home with Quartz Countertops beautiful upgraded cabinets and a huge sunroom.  It is located in Building 23 unit B.

2)  A Canterbury in building 17 unit A.  This is also a pretty home with the best sun room you can buy, and a sought after east patio.

We only have 26 homes left to write contracts on so if you have a specific model in mind you may want to pay us a visit and get it under contract before its gone.

We are madly building through the winter to help everyone get in their home as quickly as possible, so we are greatful for the sunshine and warmer weather that allowes us to get the roofs on and the concrete finished.

Our potluck dinners are now being held on the 2nd Thursday of each month so if you're interested...come join us and experience the Leisure Villas Lifestyle first hand.

It's been a great year here at Sunset Park Villas and we look forward to another one just like it.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Just a quick update.
We have two homes ready for immediate occupancy.

1)  An Abby with a bonus room in building 23 unit B.  This is a beautiful unit with Quartz counter tops upgraded cabinets and an amazing sun-room.  The location is superb.

2 )  A Canterbury in building 17 unit A.  Another pretty unit with an east patio and the best sun room you can buy.

We have only 26 homes left to put under contract so if you have a specific floor plan in mind you might just want to come in and see what we have left.  We still have a couple of buildings that you can choose the model you want.

We are building like crazy through the winter trying to get everyone in their homes as soon as possible, and will most likely put in that last three foundations in February or March.  After that you will have to choose from the floor plans we have started.

The Christmas party was tons of fun, and we are looking forward to many more activieite.

Pot Luck Dinners are now the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:00.  Please feel free to join us, we would love to share the Leisure Villas Lifestyle with you.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Thursday, May 30, 2013

The Sunset Park Villas are looking better than ever this spring.  The landscaping on the east side of the community is finished and it looks wonderful. We have most of these homes under contract, but the builder has offered some incentives to help with the sale of the remaining inventory, so now is the time to come back for a second look if you've been waiting for a home here.

The following models are available for immediate occupancy:
     7A     Windsor Court with a Bonus Room
     8A     Abby
     9C     Canterbury
     10A   Wellington
     11A   Canterbury
     11B   Wellington
     11C    Grandview
     11D    Grandview with Bonus room

The pool is open and the water aerobics are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 8;30 am. We are planning a night of karaoke, and a performance by a local singing group, to add to the entertainment here at the Villas.  I will post the nights and if you are considering a move here please come and join us for these events.  And....don't forget the pot luck dinners on the first Thursday of the month.  It starts and 6:00 pm and we are always happy to see new faces


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