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These self-sustaining groups are an essential part of the life of our graduate school. They are organised in some cases by graduate students and in others by Faculty members and meet regularly during term, typically over a sandwich lunch, when one of the group presents work in progress or introduces a discussion of a particular issue or new case. They may also encompass guest speakers from the faculty and beyond.
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M Köpcke Tinturé, 'Criminalizing psychological forms and causes of harm' (2014) (forthcoming)
K Laird, 'Rapist or rogue? Deception, Consent and the Sexual Offences Act 2003' (2014) Crim LR 491
K Laird, 'Conceptualising the interpretation of âdwellingâ in section 9 of the Theft Act 1968' (2013) Crim LR 656
AYK Lee, 'Public Wrongs and the Criminal Law' (2013) Criminal Law and Philosophy [...]
DOI: 10.1007/s11572-013-9231-z
This paper is about how best to understand the notion of âpublic wrongsâ in the longstanding idea that crimes are public wrongs. By contrasting criminal law with the civil laws of torts and contracts, it argues that âpublic wrongsâ should not be understood merely as wrongs that properly concern the public, but more specifically as those which the state, as the public, ought to punish. It then briefly considers the implications that this has on criminalization.
S Wallerstein, 'Oblique Intent in English and Jewish Law' (2013) (forthcoming)
R Williams, 'Voluntary intoxication â A lost cause?' (2013) Law Quarterly Review 264 [...]
The article argues that there are two key problems with the current law concerning voluntary intoxication. First, the rules applicable so-called crimes of basic intent, contrary to some of the more recent case law, can in fact only apply coherently to reckless result crimes. Second, given the differences between the threshold for liability for sober defendants and the threshold for liability for voluntarily intoxicated defendants, the current rules amount in cases of basic intent to criminalisation of the intoxication itself. If this is to be the case, the article argues that the law should take this approach openly, so that in any case where the defendant lacks mens rea as a result of voluntary intoxication (s)he should be convicted instead of a new statutory offence of 'committing the actus reus of offence X while intoxicated', which could also apply coherently to all offences.
J J W Herring, 'What's wrong with kidnapping?' [2012] Criminal Law Review 343 [...]
Consideration of proposed reforms to the law on kidnapping.
R Taylor and Laura Hoyano, 'Criminal Child Maltreatment: the Case for Reform' (2012) 2012 Sweet & Maxwell, Criminal Law Review 871 [...]
The current offence of child cruelty in the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (CYPA) originates in 1868. This article contends that it is not fit for its purpose, particularly given new understanding of the neurological and developmental impairments inflicted by neglect and emotional abuse. It should be replaced by a comprehensive maltreatment offence which is comprehensible to criminal and civil child protection agencies, professionals and the public.
R Taylor and L Hoyano, 'Criminal Child Maltreatment: the Case for Reform' (2012) Criminal Law Review 871
A Ashworth and L Zedner, 'Prevention and Criminalization: Justifications and Limits' (2012) 15 New Criminal Law Review 542
A Ashworth, 'Ignorance of the Criminal Law, and Duties to Avoid it' (2011) 74 Modern Law Review 1 [...]
A critique of the doctrine that ignorance of the criminal law is no excuse, showing how preposterous the doctrine is and arguing that, even if it should continue in a muted form, it should be accompanied by positive duties on the State to publicise its criminal laws.
A Ashworth, 'The Unfairness of Risk-Based Possession Offences' (2011) 5 Criminal Law and Philosophy 237 [...]
The article argues that certain criminal offences of possession, i.e. 'risk-based possession offences', cannot be justified within current criminal law doctrines.
A Ashworth, 'Should Strict Liability be Removed from all Imprisonable Offences?' (2010) 45 Irish Jurist 1 [...]
This is a principled attack on the propensity of the English and Irish legislatures to impose strict liability for criminal offences that carry a sentence of imprisonment.
B Krebs, 'Joint Criminal Enterprise' (2010) 73 Modern Law Review 578
S Wallerstein, 'Why English law should not incorporate a defence of superior orders' (2010) Crim LR 109 [...]
English law does not recognise the defence of obedience to superior orders. Recent years have seen voices calling for reconsideration of the law and for the adoption of a defence in some form. One of the reasons for this stance is the fact that the defence is recognised in the Rome Statute constituting the International Criminal Court (ICC). This article examines whether the law should be changed and the defence of superior orders introduced into English law. As the title suggests, the article concludes that such a change is not desirable and that the current position of the law is correct. Over the years very little has been written on the defence of superior orders in the domestic context but, not surprisingly, the subject has been widely discussed in international law in the context of the laws of war. Thus, the article starts (Section I) with the debate in international law, presenting the two main approaches regarding the recognition of a defence of obedience to superior orders: the absolute liability approach adopted by the Nuremberg Tribunal and other ad hoc tribunals over the years, and the conditional liability approach adopted by the ICC in the Rome Statute. Section II goes on to examine the possible rationales that underlie each position. It argues that the defence can be justified either as a recognition of the dilemma faced by the soldier who is required to obey the order as per national law, and to disobey it as per international law, or as a claim of mistake of law or of fact. The question then is whether these rationales can be transformed into domestic English law and support a claim for an adoption of a qualified defence of superior orders. Section III argues that two differences between the stance of English law and international law need to be accounted for: the first is that though the soldierâs dilemma is still applicable, it exists in a somewhat different structure which results in a limitation of the dilemma to borderline cases only, and the second is the fact that English law does not recognise the defence of mistake of law. As a consequence, it is submitted that the defence of superior orders should not be recognised in English law. Nevertheless, a claim of obedience to superior orders often obscures the real defence which should be advanced, and while superior orders should not be recognised as an independent defence the facts may constitute a basis for a defence of duress or of a mistaken case of private defence, both of which are recognised in English law.
S Wallerstein, '\\\\\\\'A drunken consent is still consent\\\\\\\'--Or Is It? A Critical Analysis of the Law on a Drunken Consent to Sex Following Bree ' (2009) 73 Journal of Criminal Law 582 [...]
Does a person who is voluntarily drunk remain capable of giving valid consent to sex? The Court of Appeal in Bree held that âa drunken consent is still (valid) consentâ, though it further recognises that the capacity to consent may evaporate well before a complainant becomes unconscious. This decision is a move in the right direction, yet this article argues that it has not gone far enough, and that s. 74 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 which governs these scenarios allowsâand even requiresâa more drastic interpretation: a drunken consent is not consent when the person is very drunk. Based on a distinction between factual and legal consent, the article starts by setting up the legal framework as set out in s. 74, and developed in Bree and H. It then goes on to criticise the current case law and its interpretation of s. 74 for not being restrictive enough, by examining two possible theoretical rationales, mentioned in the judgments. The first, which is based on an analogy with the law relating to intoxicated offenders, is criticised on the grounds of differences between consent and intent. The second, which is based on the general argument that this position recognises the positive aspect of sexual autonomy, is criticised for its failure to distinguish between claims of normative facts and claims of public policy and for giving too much weight to the latter considerations. From the discussion an alternative, more restrictive position, emerges in line with s. 74 of the 2003 Act, according to which a drunken consent is not consent. This position can be adopted by judges, through the provision of better guidance to juries, but failing that a reform of the law might be needed.
R Williams, 'Deception, Mistake and Vitiation of the Victim\\\'s Consent' (2008) 124(Jan) Law Quarterly Review 132
A Ashworth, 'Principles, Pragmatism and the Law Commission's Recommendations on Homicide Law Reform' [2007] Criminal Law Review 333 [...]
Appraisal of the structure and detail of recent Law Commission recommendations.
J J W Herring, 'Familial Homicide, Failure to Protect and Domestic Violence: Who's the Victim?' [2007] Criminal Law Review 923 [...]
Discussion of familial homicide in cases where the defendant has been the victim of domestic violence.
J J W Herring, 'Human Rights and Rape' [2007] Criminal Law Review 228 [...]
Discussion of the law of rape.
J J W Herring and Elaine Palser, 'The Duty of Care in Cross Negligence Manslaughter' [2007] Criminal Law Review 24 [...]
Article on gross negligence manslaughter
J J W Herring and Michelle Madden Dempsey, 'Why Sexual Penetration Requires Justification' (2007) Oxford Journal of Legal Studies 467 [...]
Discussion of sexual penetration
R Williams, 'Policy and Principle in Drugs Manslaughter Cases' (2005) 64(1) Cambridge Law Journal 66
A Ashworth and others, 'The Sexual Offences Act 2003: Rape, Sexual Assaults and the Problem of Consent' [2004] [2004] Criminal Law Review 328 [...]
Analysis and critique of new legislation
S Wallerstein and others, 'Thou Shall Not Resspect the person of the poor, not honour the person of the Mighty: On the Dinitz Case' (2003) 33 Mishpatim 13 [...]
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S Gardner, 'Reckless and Inconsiderate Rape' [1991] Criminal Law Review 172
S Gardner, 'The Codification of the Criminal Law? (with Gráinne de Búrca)' (1990) 10 Oxford Journal of Legal Studies 559
Rachel Taylor and Laura Hoyano, 'Criminal Child Maltreatment: the Case for Reform' [2012] Criminal Law Review 871 [...]
The current offence of child cruelty in the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 originates in 1868. This article contends that it is not fit for its purpose, particularly given new understanding of the neurological and developmental impairments inflicted by neglect and emotional abuse. It proposes a new comprehensive maltreatment of fans which would be comprehensible to criminal and civil child protection agencies, professionals and the public.
J J W Herring, Criminal Law (6th Ed, Oxford University Press 2014)
Professor David Ormerod QC and K Laird, Smith and Hoganâs Text, Cases and Materials on Criminal Law (11th edn, 2014)
A Ashworth, Postitive Obligations in Criminal Law (Hart Publishing 2013) [...]
A series of essays on issues of principle in criminal law, with two new essays -- one on criminalizing omissions, and the other on human rights and positive obligations to create particular offences.
A Ashworth and J.C.N. Horder, Principles of Criminal Law (7th edn, Oxford University Press 2013) [...]
An updated version of my text on criminal law, co-authored for the first time.
J J W Herring, Criminal Law, 8th ed ( 2013)
J J W Herring, Criminal Law Statutes 2012-2013 (Routledge 2012)
J J W Herring, Criminal Law: Great Debates (2nd edn, Palgrave Macmillan 2012)
A Ashworth, The Criminal Law's Ambivalence about Outcomes (Rowan Cruft, Matthew Kramer, Mark Reiff, Oxford University Press, Oxford 2011) [...]
Revisiting and developing a debate with Antony Duff about intentions, outcomes and the criminal law.
J J W Herring, Criminal Law, 7th ed (Palgrave Mcmillan 2011) [...]
Textbook on criminal law
J J W Herring, Criminal Law, 4th ed (Oxford University Press 2010) [...]
Textbook on criminal law
A Ashworth, Principles of Criminal Law (Oxford University Press 2009)
J J W Herring, Criminal Law (Palgrave 2009) [...]
Textbook on criminal law
J J W Herring, Criminal Law: The Basics (Routledge 2009) [...]
An introduction to criminal law
J J W Herring, Great Debates: Criminal Law (Palgrave 2009) [...]
Book discussing theoretical debate in criminal law
J J W Herring, Rape (TONE 2009) [...]
Discussion of the problems with the law on rape.
A Ashworth, A Change of Normative Position: Determining the Contours of Culpability in Criminal Law (11, New Criminal Law Review 2008) [...]
DOI: 10.1525/nclr.2008.II.2.232
Critical re-examination of the doctrine of 'change of normative position' in criminal law theory, comparing it with forms of constructive liability.
A Ashworth, Conceptions of Overcriminalization (5, Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law 2008) [...]
Re-assessment of Kadish's work on criminalization, and proposal of further principles.
J J W Herring, Criminal Law: Text Cases and Materials (OUP 2008) [...]
A textbook on criminal law
A Ashworth, Principles of Criminal Law, 5th edition (Oxford University Press 2006) [...]
New edition of text on criminal law.
J J W Herring, Criminal Law (OUP 2006) [...]
Textbook on criminal law
J J W Herring, Criminal law (Palgrave 2005) [...]
textbook on criminal law
A Ashworth, Principles of Criminal Law (4th edn, Oxford University Press 2003) [...]
New edition of established text
A Ashworth, 'Die Rettungspflicht im englischen Recht' in Andreas von Hirsch, Ulfrid Neumann and Kurt Seelman (eds), Solidaritat im Strafrecht (Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft, Baden-Baden 2013) [...]
Abstract: A theoretical examination of the principles on which English criminal law grounds liability or non-liability for omissions.
J J W Herring, 'Victims as Defendants: When victims participate in crimes against themselves.' in A Reed and M Bohlander (eds), Participation in crime (Ashgate 2013) [...]
A chapter analysing the Tyrell principle and generally cases where the victim has contributed to a crime against her/himself
S Wallerstein, 'Safety Interviews, Adverse Inferences and the Relationship Between Terrorism and \'Ordinary\' Criminal Law' in Aniceto Masferrer & Crive Walker (eds), Counter-Terrorism, Human Rights and the Rule of Law: Crossing Legal Boundaries in Defence of the State (Edward Elgar Publishing 2013) (forthcoming) [...]
âSafetyâ, or âurgentâ, interview is one where the suspect is interviewed for information that might help the police protect life and prevent serious damage to property. A suspectâs right to legal advice and not to be held incommunicado could be delayed by a senior officer to enable a âsafety interviewâ to take place in order to secure public safety in situations of immediate urgency. English law permits the conduct of such interviews under strict conditions, both in investigations concerned with âordinaryâ criminal offences and those related to terrorism. In practice, however, it is mainly used in the context of terrorism. This paper highlights the legal arrangements and the two difficulties that are arise from possible use of the content of these interviews as evidence in a subsequent trial. The first is that the curtailment of immediate legal advice may affect the right to fair trial. The second concern deals more specifically with the possibility to draw adverse inference from silence during the interview, especially where no legal advice was given. It argues that the possibility of drawing adverse inferences from either silence or admissions made during such interviews should be rejected both as a matter of public policy, since the drawing of adverse inferences seem to be counter-productive to the aims of such interviews, and in terms of its opportunistic nature, since such interviews take advantage of the vulnerable and legally-ignorant suspect. Finally it examines the relationship between counter-terrorism and ordinary criminal law in this area and the effect that the use of such measures in the context of counter-terrorism has on other criminal investigations.
A Bogg and J Herring, 'Addiction and Responsibility' in Herring, Regan, Weinberg and Withington (eds), Intoxication: Problematic Pleasures (Routledge 2012)
Alan Bogg and J J W Herring, 'Addiction and Responsibility' in J. Herring, C. Regan, D. Weinberg and P. Withington (eds), Intoxication and Society (Palgrave Macmillan 2012) [...]
Consideration of criminal responsibility for crimes committed by addicted people.
J J W Herring, C. Regan, D. Weinberg and P. Withington, 'Intoxication and Society' in (Palgrave Macmillan 2012) [...]
Inter-disciplinary collection of essays on intoxication.
S Wallerstein, 'On the Legitimacy of Imposing Direct and Indirect Obligations to Disclose Information on Non-Suspects ' in G.R. Sullivan & I. Dennis (eds), Seeking Security: Pre-empting The Commission of Criminal Harms (Hart Publishing 2012)
R Williams, 'The Current Law of Intoxication: Rules and Problems' in Jonathan Herring (ed), Intoxication and Society ( 2012) [...]
Analyses the problematic nature of the current criminal law concerning intoxication
A Ashworth, 'Attempts' in John Deigh, David Dolinko (eds), The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Criminal Law (Oxford University Press, New York 2011) [...]
An assessment of issues in the law of criminal attempts.
A Ashworth and Lucia Zedner, 'Just Prevention: Preventive Rationales and the Limits of the Criminal Law' in R.A. Duff and Stuart P. Green (eds), Philosophical Foundations of Criminal Law (Oxford University Press 2011) [...]
A critical assessment of the role of preventive rationales in, and on the boundaries of, the criminal law.
J J W Herring, 'No more having and holding: The abolition of the marital rape exemption' in S. Gilmore, J. Herring and R. Probert (eds), Landmark Cases in Family Law (Hart 2011) [...]
An analysis of the law on marital rape
J J W Herring, 'The Serious Wrong of Domestic Abuse and the Loss of Control Defence' in A Reed and M Bohlander (eds), Loss of Control and Diminished Responsibility (Ashgate 2011) [...]
Consideration of the use of loss of control defence in cases where victim of domestic abuse kills her abuser.
R Williams, 'Cartels in the Criminal Law Landscape' in Caron Beaton-Wells & Ariel Ezrachi (eds), Criminalising Cartels ( 2011) [...]
The chapter focuses on cartel criminalisation from the criminal law perspective, charting how the process of criminaliation fits within the current landscape of criminal law, particularly in England and Wales. It examines the compromises necessary if the criminal law is to be used to regulate cartel behaviour without damage to that project or indeed to the criminal law more widely.
A Ashworth and L Zedner, 'Just Prevention: preventive rationales and the limits of the criminal law' in RA Duff & S Green (eds), Philosophical Foundations of the Criminal Law (Oxford University Press 2011)
A Ashworth, 'Child Defendants and the Doctrines of the Criminal Law' in James Chalmers, Fiona Leverick and Lindsay Farmer (eds), Essays in Criminal Law in Honour of Sir Gerald Gordon (Edinburgh University Press 2010) [...]
An examination of the extent to which familliar requirements and defences in criminal law apply to child defendants, with or without adaptation.
A Ashworth and Lucia Zedner, 'Preventive Orders: a Problem of Undercriminalization?' in R.A. Duff, L. Farmer, S.E. Marshall, M. Renzo & V. Tadros (eds), The Boundaries of the Criminal Law (Oxford University Press 2010) [...]
An examination of the nature of civil preventive orders, and an argument that they are anomalous and that, given their effects, they should attract all the safeguards of criminal proceedings.
J J W Herring and Michelle Madden Dempsey, 'Rethinking the Criminal Lawâs Response to Sexual Offences: On Theory and Context' in C. McGlynn and V Munro (eds), Rethinking Rape Law (Routledge 2010) [...]
This chapter promotes a moral landscape for looking at the law on sexual offences and suggests principles which should underpin it.
R Williams and N Padfield, 'Le Cas Anglais: Lâabsence d'interactions? ' in Geneviève Giudicelli-Delage, Stefano Manacorda (eds), Cour de Justice et Justice Pénale en Europe ( 2010) [...]
Abstract: The book collects together work by authors from England, France, Spain, Italy and Belgium in order to examine the impact of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in the field of criminal law. The first part investigates the case law of the ECJ per se, while the second part examines the interaction between this jurisprudence and the domestic systems of the Member States. In the case of the UK, Williams and Padfield seek to explain why there has not been so much discussion of European criminal case law in the domestic courts of England and Wales as there has been in other Member States.
A Ashworth, 'Criminal Law, Human Rights and Preventative Justice' in Bernadette McSherry, Alan Norrie and Simon Bronitt (eds), Regulating Deviance: the Redirection of Criminalisation and the Futures of Criminal Law (Hart Publishing 2009)
J J W Herring, 'Relational autonomy and rape' in Day Sclater; Ebtehaj; Jackson; Richards (ed), Regulating Autonomy ( 2009) [...]
A discussion of relational autonomy as a concept and in particular how it might be used to develop a law on rape
S Wallerstein, 'Victim â Beware! On The Dangers of Sharing Wrongs with Society' in P. Robinson, S. Garvey & K. Kessler- Ferzen (eds), Criminal Law Conversations (OUP 2009)
J J W Herring, 'Mum's not the word. An Analysis of Section 5, Domestic Violence, Crimes and Victims Act' in C. Clarkson and S. Cunningham (eds), Criminal Liability for Non-Agressive Death ( 2008) [...]
A discussion of the offence of 'familial homicide'
J J W Herring, 'Crimes against the Dead' in B.Brooks-Gordon, F. Ebtehaj, J Herring, M. Johnson, M. Richards (eds), Death Rites and Rights (Hart 2007) [...]
Discussion of offences which can be committed against corpses.
S Wallerstein, 'The Stateâs Duty of Self-Defence: Justifying the Expansion of Criminal Law' in L. Lazaros & B. Goold (eds), Security and Human Rights (Hart Publishing 2007)
A Ashworth, 'General Principles of Criminal Law' in D.J. Feldman (ed), English Public Law (Oxford University Press 2004)
J J W Herring, C. Regan, D. Weinberg and P. Withington, 'Introduction' in J. Herring, C. Regan, D. Weinberg and P. Withington (eds), Intoxication and Society ( 0)
K Laird, 'Criminalising contagion â Questioning the paradigm' in H Quirk and C Stanton (eds), Criminalising Contagion: Legal and Ethical Challenges of Disease Transmission and the Criminal Law ( 0) (forthcoming)
A Ashworth, L.H. Zedner and P.R. Tomlin (eds), Prevention and the Limits of the Criminal Law (Oxford University Press 2013) [...]
An edited volume (with editors' introduction) on the insections between the criminal law and preventive justice, presenting arguments from leading international scholars.
J J W Herring (ed), Criminal Law Statutes 2011-2012 (Routledge 2011)
J J W Herring (ed), Criminal Law Statutes (Routledge 2010) [...]
A collection of criminal law statutes.
A Ashworth (ed), General Principles of Criminal Law (Oxford University Press 2009)
J J W Herring (ed), Criminal Law Statutes 2009-2010 (routledge 2009) [...]
Collection of statutes
J J W Herring, 'Home made apple pie and allowing children to die' (2010) 1 Durham Law Journal [...]
An article discussing the use of s. 5 Domestic Violence Crime and victims Act.
K Laird, 'R v Golding ' (2014) Crim LR 686
S Gardner, 'Criminal Defences by Judicial Discretion - R v Kingston [1995] 2 AC 355' (1995) 111 Law Quarterly Review 177
S Gardner, 'Uncontrollable Intention in Criminal Law - R v Kingston [1994] QB 81' (1994) 110 Law Quarterly Review 8
S Gardner, 'Causation in Homicide - R v Cheshire [1991] 1 WLR 844' (1992) 108 Law Quarterly Review 24
S Gardner, 'Duress in Attempted Murder - R v Gotts [1001] 1 QB 660' (1991) 107 Law Quarterly Review 389
S Gardner, 'Reiterating the Criminal Code - Reviewing Law Commission Consultation Paper No 122, Legislating the Criminal Code - Offences Against the Person and General Principles (1992)' (1992) 55 Modern Law Review 839
The courses we offer in this field are:
Law Moderations are preliminary examinations in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, and Roman Law, taken at the end of the second term in the first year of the BA. Students must pass them in order to continue in the BA; the degree is awarded on the basis of the FHS Examinations.
The course deals with the following: (i) General principles of criminal liability: actus reus and mens rea, omissions, causation, negligence, strict liability, complicity and inchoate offences. (ii) General defences. (iii) The law relating to offences against the person (including sexual offences) and offences against property and other economic interests.
The subject requires attention to cases and statutes, and is an important bridge to subjects studied for the Final Honour School. It is hoped that students will find it interesting for its intellectual challenge, as well as for the colourful material. Criminal Law covers material in the âfoundations of legal knowledgeâ and so must be taken by those seeking a professional qualification in England and Wales. There are lectures on most of the major topics in the course, and tutorials will be arranged by your college tutor.
Students taking the BA in Jurisprudence with Senior Status may choose to take Criminal Law as an option in the Final Honour School and these students will in general cover seven topics in tutorials. (In topic 8, only the first part â relating to the Criminal Damage Act 1971 â is examinable; the remainder of topic 8 listed in the teaching convention below will be the subject of lectures but is not examinable in the FHS version of the course.)
The degree is awarded on the basis of nine final examinations at the end of the three-year course (or four years in the case of Law with Law Studies in Europe) and (for students who began the course in October 2011 or later) an essay in Jurisprudence written over the summer vacation at the end of the second year. Note: the Jurisprudence exam at the end of the third year is correspondingly shorter. This phase of the Final Honour School includes the first and second term of the final year; the Final Examinations are taken in the third term of the final year.
Criminal Law (Senior Status only)
The course is not available for those who have taken the subject in Law Moderations and is intended for those who have transferred to Law after Mods, and for senior status students. The syllabus is the same as for the Law Moderations course, but only covers topics 1 - 7 (it does not include topic 8). The paper in the Final Honour School is examined separately, and is intended to be more challenging.
Criminal Law covers material in the âfoundations of legal knowledgeâ and so must be taken (if not taken in Law Moderations) by those seeking a professional qualification in England and Wales. The subject is taught in tutorials arranged by your college tutor.
A one-year sample of courses from our BA programmes, aimed only at students visiting from our partner universities.
The course deals with the following: (i) General principles of criminal liability: actus reus and mens rea, omissions, causation, negligence, strict liability, complicity and inchoate offences. (ii) General defences. (iii) The law relating to offences against the person (including sexual offences) and offences against property and other economic interests.
The subject requires attention to cases and statutes, and is an important bridge to subjects studied for the Final Honour School. It is hoped that students will find it interesting for its intellectual challenge, as well as for the colourful material. Criminal Law covers material in the âfoundations of legal knowledgeâ and so must be taken by those seeking a professional qualification in England and Wales. There are lectures on most of the major topics in the course, and tutorials will be arranged by your college tutor.
Students taking the BA in Jurisprudence with Senior Status may choose to take Criminal Law as an option in the Final Honour School and these students will in general cover seven topics in tutorials. (In topic 8, only the first part â relating to the Criminal Damage Act 1971 â is examinable; the remainder of topic 8 listed in the teaching convention below will be the subject of lectures but is not examinable in the FHS version of the course.)
Criminal Law teaching is organized by a Subject Group convened by:
Jonathan Herring: Professor of Law and
Rebecca Williams: Associate Professor of Law
in conjunction with:
Alan Bogg: Professor of Labour Law
James Edwards: Associate Professor of Law
John Gardner: Professor of Jurisprudence
Simon Gardner: Professor of Law
Sarah Green: Associate Professor of Law
Katharine Grevling: Associate Professor of Law
Laura Hoyano: Associate Professor of Law, Faculty of Law, and Senior Research Fellow in Law at Wadham College
Dori Kimel: Reader in Legal Philosophy
Maris Köpcke Tinturé: Fellow and Tutor in Law, Worcester College & Lecturer in Law, Brasenose College
Karl Laird: Lecturer in Law
Grant Lamond: University Lecturer in Legal Philosophy
Peter Mirfield: Professor of the Law of Evidence
Natasha Simonsen: Stipendiary Lecturer in Law, St Annes College
Shlomit Wallerstein: Associate Professor of Law
Lucia Zedner: Professor of Criminal Justice
Adrian Zuckerman: Professor of Civil Procedure
Also working in this field, but not involved in its teaching programme:
Andrew Ashworth: Emeritus Vinerian Professor of English Law
Jennifer Collins: DPhil Law
James Goudkamp: Associate Professor of Law
Miles Jackson: Global Justice Research Fellow
Richard Tur: Retired. Formerly CUF Lecturer
Mingchuan Zhou:
Graduate students working in this field:
Camilla R. Barker FRSA: DPhil Law student
Arushi Garg: MPhil Law student
Lawrence Hill-Cawthorne: DPhil Law student
Iuliia Ioffe: DPhil Law student
Rudina Jasini: DPhil Law student
Marija Jovanovic: DPhil Law student
Sam Kukathas: DPhil Law student
Voraphol Malsukhum: DPhil Law student
James Manwaring: MPhil Law student
George Mawhinney: DPhil Law student
Sylvia Rich: DPhil Law student
Jonathan Turner: DPhil Law student
Marion Vannier: DPhil Criminology student


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William Mitchell, an attorney who's firm bilked Cuyahoga County out of millions of dollars through a real estate appraisal firm it controlled has been found guilty of two corruption charges.
The jury deliberated for a day and a half. One of Mitchell's partners in the firm, Louis Damiani was the mastermind, he died in 2006.
Two other partners Bruce Zaccagnini and Timothy Armstrong are serving prison terms and have been ordered to pay millions in restitution.
Mitchell was the third person to plead not guilty in the corruption case and take the charges to trial.
He is the third to be found guilty and will be sentenced on June 13th.
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Here's a recipe you will find useful, particularly come St. Patrick's Day. Irish soda bread is usually considered to be a gluten only bread, but this recipe lets you make it gluten free.
For many years I would attempt to make Irish Soda Bread on St. Patrick's day. The results were generally less than spectacular, and didn't hold much allure after the festivities of the day.
To be honest, I found this quite frustrating and I set out on an attempt to see if I'd just been using bad recipes. After quite a bit of wasted flour, I determined that if anyone did know how to make a gluten free, yeast free bread that rose well, tasted good, and could be used for sandwiches, then they were few and far between.
I set out to be one of them.
And two loaves later I had my recipe down. The sandwich loaf version of this recipe has been included in my Gluten Free Bread 201 class from the beginning. For this St. Patrick's day I scaled the recipe down and made sandwich buns. As you can see below, they turned out delightfully. The recipe in included at the end of this post.
1. The first problem that I see with most gluten free, yeast free bread recipes is that they got off to a bad start. Ever year at St. Patrick's day there are a flurry of Irish Soda Bread recipes which are generally based off of the traditional wheat bread recipes.
Basic wheat bread recipes do not convert well to gluten free flours. Adjustments to the flour/liquid ratio must be made and xanthan gum, or some similar agent, must be added or you end up with a brick.
2. The second problem is that most people want to make a nice, round, rustic loaf of soda bread and think that a stiff dough is needed if you're baking without a loaf pan or form of some sort. If they're starting with a recipe that was crafted for wheat flour, then they will end up with a nice, kneadable dough that holds it's shape extremely well….and they think they are on the right track.
Imagine their sadness when the bread doesn't rise much at all and their bread is more suitable for a giant's hockey game, than an accompaniment to a meal.
3. The third problem lies with the leaven. Baking soda is tricky. To use it correctly in a recipe (assuming that you're creating your own recipe), you have to know a bit about the proper proportions of acids and bases and do a bit of math.
Baking powder is much simpler, an it has the added benefit of being double acting. It works it's magic for the first time when it comes in contact with the liquids in the recipe, and then again in the oven when the dough reaches a certain temperature. Baking soda is a single action leavener, and thus requires more careful attention when it is included in a bread recipe.
To counter all of these problems, I started my gluten free, yeast free bread recipe with a gluten free bread recipe that I already knew worked extremely well. Then I chose to substitute baking powder for the yeast, rather than baking soda. Finally, I tweaked the initial recipe so that it works for baking powder. Even if you start with a good gluten free bread recipe, a simple substitution of baking powder for yeast, does not work well. The baking powder needs quite a bit more of a helping hand to do it's work than yeast does.
For all of these reasons, this recipe is a bit more advanced than your general gluten free bread recipe. The last bit of mixing, in which you incorporate an egg white foam, is one of those things that's just easier to do when you've seen someone else do it a few times. And, to be honest, beating the egg white foam will probably be a new step for many home cooks.
Because of these techniques, I've never published my gluten free, yeast free loaf bread recipe on the blog. It's only available in my online cooking class – Gluten Free Bread 201 – so that you can watch the videos and see what the egg foam and dough should look like. The recipe below will give you a chance to take a trial run at the recipe and see if you want to give the full, sandwich loaf version a go.
yield: 6 large buns
8 oz GFCS gluten free flour mix
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. xanthan gum
a few dashes each of garlic powder and Italian herbs
8 oz. water
4 oz. olive oil
2 egg yolks
2 egg whites
1/2 tps. sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large cookie sheet with greased foil or parchment paper.
Measure out the flour by weight and to that add the salt, baking powder, xanthan gum, and herbs to taste. Mix these dry ingredients together with a fork, as you want to make sure the baking powder is spread evenly throughout the flour mix.
Separate the yolks and whites of two eggs, placing the whites into a clean and dry mixing bowl, being careful to make sure that the whites do not come into contact with any water, oils or fats. Place the yolks into a separate mixing bowl.
To the yolks add the water and oil and beat these together. To the whites add the sugar, and then beat the whites with a clean, dry whisk until it reaches the soft peak stage.
Add the yolk/water/oil mixture to the dry ingredients and mix this for 3 – 4 minutes with a mixer. Finally, gently fold the egg white foam into the dough so that it is well-incorpoarated.
Spoon the dough out onto the prepared cookie sheet according to the size buns that you want. The dough will rise as it bakes, but it does not spread very much, if at all. Bake at 350 degrees until the buns are firm to the touch and have begun to brown. To encourage more browning, you can brush the tops of the buns with beaten egg whites before they go into the oven.
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I will be trying this soon. Thank you for the recipe.
I was wondering if Guar gum could be substituted for Xanthan gum?
I am allergic to all aspects of corn and xanthan is derived from corn so I use guar but it doesnt always turn out right. Please let me know
Sincerely a fan
Carlene W.
Hi Carlene,
I've never had much luck with guar gum and my husband has asked me not to experiment with it any more =) You could sub guar gum, but other parts of the recipe would likely have to be changed as well.
Thanks so much for your generosity in sharing this message, especially for those that avoid yeast as well. I'm excited to try it and I'll try to post after I do to let you know the results. Thanks!
How much is 8 oz. GFCF flour in cups? Is that 1 cup? Thank you. Can't wait to try these, but I have no way to weigh the flour…
Hi Kitty,
It's probably somewhere around 1 3/4 cups of the flour mix. Please remember though, that's an approximate amount, and volume measurements (cups) are notoriously imprecise =)
What is GFCF? Thanks so much, as all this is new for me.
Gluten free, casein free usually.
What can I use in place of eggs as not only does my husband have a gluten, wheat and yeast intolerance, he also has an intolerance to eggs. As you can imagine I am having great difficulty in finding him a bread that he can eat.. Has any one any suggestions. I would really appreciate any help
Hi Perri,
You could try egg replacement powder. Orgran and EnerG brands are two gluten free, egg replacement powders.
My husband has just been informed that he not only has a gluten intolerance but is also intolerant to yeast and eggs. Does any one know of bread recipe to accommodate these intolerances. I would really appreciate some help.
We have the same thing going on at our home. Try the flatbread – http://www.glutenfreecookingschool.com/gluten-free-multi-grain-flat-bread/
Approximately how long does it take to bake?
Linda, I'd give it at least 30 minutes.
About the sandwich buns, is it a misprint or is 8 oz. of Gf flour mix really equal to 1 3/4 c. of flour ?…if so, that is amazing. I don't have a scale, so used 1c. flour mix and my buns rose nicely in the oven but sank when cooling. In fact, my son thought they were soft cookies–quite edible though. Thanks, Mary Frances
Yes, 1 cup of flour typically weighs between 3 – 5 oz depending on the flours used and how you scoop the flour into the cup.


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TOWNSEND, Mass. Bryce Cameron Brown, 91, of Main Street, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at his home.
He leaves his wife of 65 years, Priscilla (Gray) Brown; four sons, Barry C. Brown and Brad Brown, both of Townsend, Brent Brown of Maine, and Bryce James Brown of Fort Pierce, FL. He also leaves seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
He was the brother of the late Kenneth Brown of Vermont, Malcolm Brown and Joyrce Brown, both of New York, and Kyril Brown of New Hampshire.
Mr. Brown was born in Hampton, New York, July 1, 1921, a son of Raymond and Allie (Shaw) Brown, and has resided in Townsend for nearly fifty years.
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Dream Makers gathers references from school counselors, preachers and word-of-mouth and tries not to turn anyone away, Hill said. "We sit down and talk to girls and their families and ask them about themselves and what makes them think they should be picked. We just help kids in general."
There is no income level requirement, just that they are in need. After all, the cost of a modern prom can be steep and often area girls and their families are tapped out after just the dress. Dream Makers can step in and help with the many other costs of prom.
One thing is for sure -- some of the Dream Maker girls will be going to prom in a donated gown they may otherwise never have been able to afford. Some gowns are worth $500 to $700.
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EDMONTON — Alberta's Wildrose party says it is planning to change the design on its campaign bus after an image of leader Danielle Smith became the subject of some laughs.
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The Wildrose party's new campaign bus.
"We're getting it adjusted right now since it will be a distraction throughout the campaign," said Shannon Stubbs, party spokeswoman and candidate in the Alberta riding of Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville. "Nobody really noticed, since we have been focused on providing a solid campaign platform. There were a couple of comments when we were doing the initial draft a long time ago, but the majority of the team didn't notice or didn't anticipate it would be an issue."
The image in question has Smith's head above the rear wheels, making it look as if the tires are taking the place of her breasts.
"We do think that if this is the absolute worst thing to go wrong in the campaign, then that's not too bad," Stubbs said. "We've been having a bit of laugh because of the attention it's been getting. Somebody suggested we submit a picture into Leno or Letterman to get international attention, as well as the national coverage we've been getting."
However, she also suggested that not everyone is amused.
"I did see someone comment that it might be one of the reasons why women are dissuaded from entering politics, and I think there might be a valid point there."
She said she didn't know how long it will take to get the bus fixed. She also didn't know the cost, though it is expected to be several thousand dollars.
Toby Keith has announced four months of shows for his upcoming Live in Overdrive tour, launching June 14 in Salt Lake City.
Toby is scheduled to perform in 39 cities across the U.S. and Canada, concluding his tour Sept. 22 in Boston.
Brantley Gilbert will open the shows.
Here are the tour dates:
June 14: Salt Lake City
June 15: Denver
June 16: Albuquerque, N.M.
June 22: North Platte, Neb.
June 23: Manhattan, Kan.
June 29: Detroit
June 30: Indianapolis
July 4: White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. (Greenbrier)
July 12: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
July 13: Cleveland
July 14: Washington, D.C.
July 15: Raleigh, N.C.
July 21: Monticello, Iowa
July 22: Twin Lakes, Wis.
July 26: Virginia Beach, Va.
July 27: Pittsburgh
July 28: Cincinnati
July 29: Darien Lakes, N.Y.
Aug. 2: Sparta, Wis.
Aug. 3: Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Aug. 4: Camrose, Alberta, Canada
Aug. 8: Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Aug. 9: San Diego
Aug. 10: San Bernardino, Calif.
Aug. 11: Las Vegas
Aug. 12: Mountain View, Calif.
Aug. 17: Holmdel, N.J.
Aug. 18: Philadelphia
Aug. 19: Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Aug. 24: Atlanta
Aug. 25: Charlotte, N.C.
Sept. 1: St. Louis
Sept. 2: Chicago
Sept. 7: Dallas
Sept. 8: Houston
Sept. 14: Tampa, Fla.
Sept. 15: West Palm Beach, Fla.
Sept. 21: Hartford, Conn.
Sept. 22: Boston
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New York state has the highest taxes on gasoline and Alaska has the lowest, according to data compiled by the Tax Foundation, which it has displayed, state by state, on a map.
According to the Foundation, as of Jan. 1, 2012, New York had the highest state tax of 49 cents per gallon of gasoline, with Connecticut and California not too far behind at 48.6 cents in taxes per gallon in each state.
The taxes per gallon, as calculated by the American Petroleum Institute for the Tax Foundation, are based upon an average of premium, mid-range, and regular gasoline and may include excise taxes, environmental fees, storage tank taxes and general sales tax.
States With Highest State Gasoline Tax Rates (Cents Per Gallon):
1) New York: 49 cents/gal.
2) California: 48.6 cents/gal.
2) Connecticut: 48.6 cents/gal.
4) Hawaii: 47.1 cents/gal.
5) Michigan: 39.4 cents/gal.
6) North Carolina: 39.2 cents/gal.
7) Illinois: 38.9 cents/gal.
7) Indiana: 38.9 cents/gal.
9) Washington: 37.5 cents/gal.
10) Florida: 35 cents/gal.
11). West Virgnia: 37.5 cents/gal.
States With Lowest State Gasoline Tax Rates (Cents Per Gallon):
40) Virginia: 19.8 cents/gal.
41) New Hampshire: 19.6 cents/gal.
42) Arizona: 19 cents/gal.
43) New Mexico: 18.9 cents/gal.
44) Mississippi: 18.8 cents/gal.
45) Missouri: 17.3 cents/gal.
46) Oklahoma: 17 cents/gal.
47) South Carolina: 16.8 cents/gal.
48) New Jersey: 14.5 cents/gal.
49) Wyoming: 14 cents/gal.
50) Alaska: 8 cents/gal.
On Thursday, President Barack Obama fired back at criticism over rising gas prices, claiming there is "quick fix" to lowering fuel costs.
"There is no such thing as a quick fix when it comes to high gas prices," he said. "There's no silver bullet. Anybody who tells you otherwise isn't really looking for a solution -- they're trying to ride the political wave of the moment."
However, the American Petroleum Institute said the president deserves some of the blame for why consumers are paying so much at the pump.
"Gasoline prices are higher today at least in part because government has neglected to pay sufficient attention to the importance of producing more of our own oil and natural gas. Adding supplies to markets is critical to keeping downward pressure on prices. And government policy has prevented and continues to prevent that," said Eric Milito, API Group Director for Upstream and Industry Operations.
NPR reported yesterday that the price of gasoline at a Chevron station in California was $4.45 per gallon.
The AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report says the average price of regular gasoline is $3.83, which is an increase from $3.75 last month. The average price for one gallon of gas has increased almost every month since January 2009 when President Obama took office.
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Top Chef Judge Tom Colicchio's Clean Kitchen Tips (Plus Salad Recipe!)
Written on April 10, 2013 at 1:30 pm , by Lauren Cardarelli
Tom Colicchio, renowned James Beard "Outstanding Chef" and Top Chef judge, takes a simple, produce-packed approach to cuisine, telling us that the one culinary skill everyone should know is how to properly season your dish. Don't overcomplicate it! "Simple salt and pepper go a long way," he said. We asked Tom about his kitchen must-haves, sandwich suggestions and how he keeps his kitchen safe from cross-contamination. Here's what Bounty's partner dished. (His salad recipe below is out of this world!)
What are five of your kitchen staples?
Beyond the right cleaning supplies—keeping the kitchen clean as you go is a must—my staples are pretty basic. All I really need are sharp knives, a cutting board, a couple of decent pots and pans and salt and pepper to season, and I'm ready to go.
How can we add healthy variety to break a monotonous diet funk?
Produce is the answer. I always start with produce whenever I'm developing a dish because seasonal ingredients allow you to add different flavors to a meal and give whatever protein you're working with an entirely new spin. Proteins tend to remain the same, season to season, but vegetables change. Visit your local farmer's market or supermarket and see what fruits and vegetables are in season. Once you figure out what's in season, you can choose what protein you want to work with. You can create so many different, healthy meals by combining seasonal produce and protein and varying the base flavors with spices and cooking methods.
How can our readers lighten up their lunchboxes? Do you have a healthy sandwich suggestion?
I've noticed that people are becoming more aware of their diets as they adopt healthier lifestyles. I think people can lighten up lunch by eating less protein and turning to more vegetable-based diets. I like to take fresh salads and turn them into quick, portable lunches. For instance, if you make my fennel salad with yogurt vinaigrette, you could put it into a toasted whole wheat pita and grab it to go for a tasty and nutritious version of fast food.
If you could cook for any person—living or dead—who would it be?
I'd love to cook for—or with—Teddy Roosevelt. He was a big outdoorsman and had a huge appreciation for the natural beauty of America.
How do you keep your kitchen clean and safe from contamination?
I'm obsessive about keeping everything clean in the kitchen, both at home and on the job. Paper towels are a must—I use them to tidy up as I go instead of a dishcloth. You can actually cross-contaminate kitchen surfaces if you wipe up with a used, germy dishcloth. It can harbor and spread germs, so using a durable paper towel like new Bounty DuraTowel is a much more effective way to clean. And one sheet really goes a long way – I can mop up everything from sticky sauce spills on the counter top to cleaning spatters off the fridge which helps me keep my momentum going.
Fennel Salad with Yogurt Vinaigrette
Serves 4
1 bulb of fennel, trimmed and cored
1 cucumber
1 head endive
6 radishes
1 apple, cored
½ cup of sheeps milk yogurt (plain or Greek yogurt can be used as substitutes)
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (mint, chive, cilantro, basil, parsley, etc.)
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Juice of one lemon
With a mandolin, thinly slice the fennel, cucumber and radishes and add the watercress and endive. For the vinaigrette, whisk together the yogurt, lemon, vinegar, soy sauce and cayenne and slowly add the olive oil. Add chopped fresh herbs. Toss the vegetables with the vinaigrette and serve.
Now tell us: How do you keep your culinary haven safe from germs?
Categories: Healthy Eating, Nutrition | Tags: Contamination, Fennel, salad, Tom Colicchio, top chef, yogurt
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Fit Links: The (Not So) Secret to Flat Abs and How to Save Big on Groceries
Written on August 24, 2012 at 9:34 am , by Karla Walsh
This week's fit links from around the web:
- You know what they say about things that sound too good to be true… Ab Circle Pro marketers are fined for claiming their tool can sculpt amazing abs in three minutes a day. — NPR
- Greek yogurt fans will go gaga for these unique ways to utilize the protein-packed ingredient! — Fit Sugar
- Did job stress contribute to Rosie O'Donnell's heart attack? — Forbes
- Trim your grocery budget with these tips, recipes and shopping lists. — Environmental Working Group
- Hey overachievers: Don't forget to pat yourself on the back for a job well done! — Peanut Butter Fingers
- We're getting our aprons ready to try some of these good-for-you options for our next cocktail party (or upcoming tailgate). Mmm…black bean guacamole. — The Lean Green Bean
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The Pros of Probiotics
Written on February 16, 2012 at 1:24 pm , by FITNESS Intern
Written by Lauren Cardarelli, editorial intern
We often hear that probiotics are important to maintain healthy digestion, but what exactly do they do? FITNESS recently learned all about the friendly bacteria from Dr. Melina B. Jampolis, M.D., who we met with at an Activia event. We asked her about the digestive system, the role of probiotics in overall health and how to incorporate the live microorganisms in our diets. Here's what she had to say:
How do probiotics help regulate our digestive system?
Probiotics are friendly bacteria that live in our intestines. The gut contains 70 percent of our body's immune tissue so a healthy gut is important for healthy immune function. Probiotics help keep the cells of the colon healthy, promoting good digestion. Things like stress, lack of sleep, medication and infection can throw off the ratio of good to bad bacteria in the intestines which can lead to overall health and digestive problems. This bacteria keeps the cells that line the gut healthy, they produce vitamins and produce lactase, an enzyme that helps break down milk.
Can you get probiotics from frozen yogurt?
It depends on the preparation of the frozen yogurt and if probiotics are added. Although yogurt contains live cultures, it does not contain probiotics unless they are added. If it is frozen slowly the probiotics can survive but if it's just placed in the freezer they will not.
How can those who don't like yogurt incorporate probiotics into their diet?
Probiotic supplements, both refrigerated and shelf stable, are available. You can also find different strains in chocolate bars and juices but the benefits of probiotics are strain specific so if you are looking for a specific benefit, such as supporting a healthy digestive system, it is important to choose a clinically validated product.
Pastry Chef and Bravo's Top Chef Just Desserts judge, Johnny Iuzzini, showed us how easy (and delicious!) incorporating probiotics into your diet can be. Check out his sweet recipe!
Yogurt-Orange Blossom Panna Cotta
- 2 1/4 cups Activia Vanilla Yogurt
- 1/3 cup skim milk
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 4 gelatin sheets or 1 tablespoon gelatin powder
- Lime zest
- 1 teaspoon orange blossom water
- Heat sugar and milk until hot.
- Soak the gelatin in ice water for 10 minutes then squeeze out excess water and add to the hot milk. Allow milk to cool to room temperature.
- Stir in the vanilla yogurt, lime zest and orange blossom water and pour into a 4-ounce ramekin or a mold and allow to set in the refrigerator.
- Once set, carefully unmold into the serving bowl by inverting and releasing one edge.
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Food Fight: The Greek Yogurt Debate
Written on December 1, 2011 at 5:17 pm , by Diets in Review
By Kati Mora, RD for DietsInReview.com
It seems like everyone has jumped onto the Greek yogurt bandwagon. Perhaps this is because it's relatively low in calories, often fat free, and packs a strong protein punch. This powerful combination can help you feel fuller for longer with less calories, and often help you maintain a healthy weight.
Because of Greek yogurt's recent buzz and skyrocketing sales, not all Greek yogurts that have hit the market are as great as they claim to be. Additionally, determining which yogurt fits best into your diet depends on more than just nutrition facts. Texture, cost, and versatility all play a role. To help you determine which Greek yogurt is best for you, let's take a look at three of the most common varieties available.
1. Yoplait Greek Yogurt
Yoplait Greek yogurt is relatively inexpensive; however, many do not consider it to be a true Greek yogurt because it contains milk protein concentrate for added protein power and several different thickeners in its flavored varieties. Milk protein concentrate is also considered to be a controversial ingredient since it is often imported from other countries where safety regulations aren't as stringent.
On a more positive note, this brand does have a wide variety of flavors available and boasts double the protein of traditional yogurt. It is also a great source of both calcium and vitamin D. If you are a fan of traditional Yoplait yogurt, you may find this brand enjoyable; however, it is important to note that the flavored varieties often contain more sugar (18-20 grams per serving). According to Yoplait's website, all of their products contain live and active cultures, important probiotics that have been shown to be beneficial for overall health. Some diets, like The 17 Day Diet, advise a daily serving of probiotic-rich yogurt. Unfortunately, the live and active cultures used are not individually listed on the ingredient list, making it difficult to know which type or quantity of each is found in the end product.
Keep reading to see how Chobani and Stoneyfield Oikos compare! Read more
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May 20, 11:33 a.m.:
A resident called the police to report what sounded like someone banging on a wall at a nearby residence, as if trying to attract attention. An officer arrived and he too heard the incessant signaling. The cooped up hostages turned out to be the neighbor's chickens pecking at the walls of their plywood home.
May 20, 11:59 a.m.:
A boater came into the police department to report that his vehicle had been vandalized while parked at Blaine Marina. The victim explained his pickup had been fine when he left it in the lot three days prior, but now it had a set of fresh scratches in the paint. An officer photographed the damage, which appeared to be caused by someone repeatedly running a metal object down the driver's side of the vehicle.
May 20, 6:30 p.m.:
Police received a report from a resident about an abandoned vehicle that has been parked on a residential street for over a week. An officer tagged the out of state licensed auto and it will be towed if not removed.
May 21, 12:57 a.m.:
A driver stopped at a service station on H Street to fuel the small passenger bus he was delivering from Canada to Indiana. His timing was good, as it meant he was outside the vehicle when an electrical problem set fire to wiring under the new vehicle. Police and border patrol units arrived to find the station attendant had knocked down most of the blaze with his extinguisher, and an officer finished the job with one from his patrol car. They remained on scene until fire department units arrived to make certain the problem was resolved.
May 21, 9:53 a.m.:
A garbage truck working in an alley off of 4th Street clipped a tree branch and as the limb fell it snagged an overhead utility cable. Police were dispatched to a report of a possible power line down. They determined the line belonged to the phone company rather than the light department, and the cable was stretched but not broken. Officers helped the driver document the incident and public works removed the branch to relieve the pressure on the cable.
May 21, 2 p.m.:
Adult Protective Services referred a report to police regarding a senior citizen who might have been taken advantage of by a caregiver. An officer investigated and met with the senior. No crime had occurred and all parties involved were advised of the outcome.
May 21, 3:14 p.m.:
Police were called to the scene of a non-injury collision near the intersection of SR 543 and Boblett Street. Both drivers had been eastbound on Boblett Street entering the left hand turn lane to go north on the truck route. The first vehicle stopped for the red light. The car behind it did not. The damage was confined to the bumpers of the two cars.
May 21, 5 p.m.:
A resident on Cedar Street called police to report the theft of a bicycle. Sometime during the past month a baby blue 21-speed Cannondale bike was stolen from the victim's yard. Officers were advised of the theft – there are no suspects.
May 21, 5:12 p.m.:
A resident on 4th Street reported that someone had tried to break in to his car over the weekend. The driver's door chrome weather stripping and paint was damaged at the point of the attack, but entry was not gained. The victim said there was nothing visible in the passenger compartment of the 20-year-old car worth taking – not even a good radio.
May 22, 8:38 a.m.:
A passerby contacted police to report seeing fresh graffiti on a residential fence. An officer investigated and documented the vandalism. The new white graffiti had been scrawled over some pre-existing red graffiti that had been reported a couple months ago but never removed by the property owner. Police contacted the owner of the fence, advised him of the new graffiti and requested his help cleaning it up to prevent additional damage to his property and that of his neighbors.
May 22, 9:15 a.m.:
Employees at a grocery store called police for assistance with two men in the store they believed were shoplifting. The arriving officer and store manager had to restrain one of the men, a teenager who had indeed been stealing and tried to flee. While the officer was completing his investigation inside, the teen smashed through the back seat window of the patrol car he was in, and fled across the parking lot sporting shiny handcuffs and a lot of scratches from the broken window glass. He was trailed by helpful witnesses and cornered in a field by an assisting border patrol agent. An aid unit determined the young man was relatively unscathed for someone that dumb, and he was booked into detention for shoplifting, several charges related to his escape and a felony warrant.
May 22, 1:40 p.m.:
An officer contacted a teenager at the skate park regarding the obnoxious booming bass coming from his parent's car's stereo system. He was advised to turn off the amplifier and warned that future violations would result in a criminal citation rather than the attention he craved.
May 22, 4:40 p.m.:
A distraught parent called police when her 6- and 7-year-old daughters did not return home from school. An officer backtracked the route between their home and class, and found the Boys & Girls Club along the trail. The young ladies were inside having a great time with their new friends. The officer gathered up the girls, their belongings and two Club enrollment forms, and transported them home.
May 22, 7:14 p.m.:
A business employee called police when he received a less than cordial response from the man he asked to get out of his store's garbage dumpster. An officer responded and contacted the transient. The 50-year-old gentleman had been deported from Canada and had no resources, so an officer gave him a ride to the Lighthouse Mission to get a meal and have a dry place to sleep.
May 23, 10:14 p.m.:
Police were dispatched when a person came home to find their vehicle had been backed into and damaged. A family member of the victim had witnessed the collision and was able to identify the offending driver. Officers contacted the suspect who admitted the offense, and they arrested him for hit and run to an unoccupied vehicle. The 22-year-old Blaine resident was released with a citation and a date for a mandatory court appearance.
May 24, 2:22 p.m.:
A customer left his wallet containing ID, credit cards and cash at a restaurant. It was found by attentive employees who secured it and called police. The owner soon arrived at the police department to recover his property.
May 24, 5 p.m.:
While conducting a follow-up, police developed probable cause to believe that a man had harassed and threatened his wife with a series of phone calls and text messages and had damaged her car in an ongoing and worsening pattern of domestic violence. The man was contacted, interviewed, arrested and booked in to jail.
May 23, 12:30 p.m.:
Officers contacted a vehicle owner and informed him about the parking regulations applicable in the area, both where his cars were parked and elsewhere in Washington. The gentleman was appreciative and used the information to bring his cars in to closer harmony with the rules of the road.
May 24, 9:10 p.m.:
Police responded to a passerby's report that loud profane music was emanating from an apartment complex at Bayview and Adelia streets, and small children were being forced to play amid the din. The officer who responded found that there were kids in the area, some of them out riding their bikes under the street lights while the head bangers wailed away in the apartments nearby. The officer could hear the noise from about 150 feet from the source. The owners of the stereo agreed to turn off the music, and understood the next visit would be resolved through criminal citation.
May 25, 4:15 p.m.:
A resident on 4th Street called police to report her unlocked vehicle was recently prowled. The owner reported nothing was missing, however the driver's side seat position had been adjusted. Officers advised the resident to lock her vehicle in the future.
May 27, 10:09 a.m.:
Police were dispatched to a report of a single gunshot heard in a residential neighborhood. An officer arrived and searched the area for the source. A neighborhood canvass revealed that a squirrel had been doing some unauthorized electrical work on a nearby city power pole and got its wires crossed. A Blaine City Light crew had been dispatched to resolve the resulting local power outage. The squirrel had been self-dispatched by his acrobatics.
May 27, 6:30 p.m.:
Police received a report of juveniles at an abandoned house breaking down a door and breaking windows. Border patrol agents and an officer arrived in the area and made contact with five cooperative youngsters playing war games with air soft guns. They claimed the sound of glass breakage was from the broken glass already on the ground, and there was no evidence of fresh damage to the old, abandoned structure. The juveniles were asked to contact the property owner to inquire if they could play on the property before returning.


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This is what I always have in my inventory and in my quick weapon wheel at all times.
1. Deathstalker Eviscerator
2. Deathstalker Wakizashi or Deathstalker Zed's Demise
3. Pride Pistol/ Pride Single Shot Rifle/ Shock Shotgun or Pride Short Shotgun
4. Home-run baseball bat (Developer's mod weapon)
5. Bleeding Blunt Speaker
6. Random Level 60 Legendary
7. Random Level 60 Legendary
All of these weapons are Level 60 Legendary Weapons except the developers home-run baseball bat.
The Pride Pistol has about 1100 damage all together with the upgrades and add on damage.
My inventory consists of all 3 weapons, shotgun, rifle and pistol with 6 other weapons, 30 molotovs/deo bombs or grenades and 2 stacks of 30 Large Medikits.


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Legislation that closes a loophole for underage drunken-driving has been approved by the General Assembly. Formally, drivers under the age of 21 with a BA content of less than .1% could avoid criminal charges, even though the current legal limit is .08%.
This loophole goes back to 2003 when the legal BA limit was changed from .1% to .08%.
The bill is relevant to the statute meant to punish underage drivers who had been drinking, but were not necessarily over the legal limit. Punishments may include fines, license suspension, community service, etc, but no criminal charges. The change in BA content allowed a loophole for driver's ages 18 to 20 years old.
Senator DiPalma said that the legislation "restores this chapter's intent, which was always to discourage people who shouldn't be drinking at all from driving where they have been".
No longer will drivers in the 2 year gap be able to escape penalty.
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From North Korea, an Altered Procession
A photograph distributed by North Korea's state news agency and transmitted to news organizations on Wednesday was altered using Photoshop.
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That should be Hany Farid of Dartmouth College. (http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/farid/Hany_Farid/Home.html)
Ultra-Orthodox Paper Erases Hillary Clinton From Iconic Situation Room Photo
May 9, 2011
This is much ado about nothing. Because of abuses, we've become over-paranoid about Photoshop use, but even before the age of digital photography, news images were frequently airbrushed or otherwise manipulated.
"AP pictures must always tell the truth. We do not alter or digitally manipulate the content of a photograph in any way.
"The content of a photograph must not be altered in Photoshop or by any other means. No element should be digitally added to or subtracted from any photograph. The faces or identities of individuals must not be obscured by Photoshop or any other editing tool. Only retouching or the use of the cloning tool to eliminate dust on camera sensors and scratches on scanned negatives or scanned prints are acceptable.
"Minor adjustments in Photoshop are acceptable. These include cropping, dodging and burning, conversion into grayscale, and normal toning and color adjustments that should be limited to those minimally necessary for clear and accurate reproduction (analogous to the burning and dodging previously used in darkroom processing of images) and that restore the authentic nature of the photograph. Changes in density, contrast, color and saturation levels that substantially alter the original scene are not acceptable. Backgrounds should not be digitally blurred or eliminated by burning down or by aggressive toning. The removal of 'red eye' from photographs is not permissible."
Damnatio memoriae
or this:
Seems to me the second shot, the altered one, is a wider angle shot with the cameramen removed, presumably the North Korean camera was at a slightly different height/distance. It would be interesting to see the location(s) of the cameras, were they on cherry pickers or on a building??


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Mumbai, July 10, 2013-Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) announced today that the much anticipated movie Bhaag Milkha Bhaag will be mixed and released with Dolby® Atmos™. Dolby Atmos is a new audio platform from Dolby Laboratories that delivers a more natural and realistic soundfield, moving sound around and above cinema audiences, transporting them into the onscreen adventure. With the release, the creators of the movie seek to bring the magic of the iconic Indian athlete - Milkha Singh to the silver screen.
"Dolby has always been at the cutting edge of providing cinema audiences with the ultimate sound experience. Dolby® Atmos™ provides the completely immersive sound experience which filmmakers like me have long dreamed about," said Rakesh Omprakash Mehra, Director, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. "Dolby Atmos allows us to present a more realistic story with an amazing audio experience that not only excites the ears but also touches the heart."
Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the film stars Farhan Akhtar and Sonam Kapoor, the much anticipated movie hits the Indian theatres on 12 July 2013. The sound designer for the movie is Nakul Kamte, and the movie was mixed at FutureWorks Media's new Dolby Atmos Stage by Debojit Changmai - the first mix studio in the country to be certified as a Dolby Premier Studio. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag will introduce audiences to one of the most magical sound formats ever conceived.
"It's an inspiring time in cinema, with moviemaking being taken to new frontiers with Dolby's next-generation audio solutions. When Bhaag Milkha Bhaag hits theatres equipped with Dolby Atmos, audiences will be transported into the journey with the lifelike realism that the creative team envisioned," said Pankaj Kedia, Country Manager, Dolby Laboratories, India.
About Dolby Atmos
Dolby Labs is equipping the cinema world with its new Dolby Atmos technology. Dolby Atmos unleashes the potential of sound in storytelling by providing sound experts the creative freedom to easily place or move specific sounds anywhere in the movie theatre, not just where there happen to be speakers. The result is what moviegoers have described as the most engaging and life-like cinema sound experience ever.
Introduced in April 2012, Dolby Atmos has been embraced by major studios, award-winning directors and sound teams, and leading exhibitors worldwide. More than 50 films around the world have been released or are scheduled to be released with Dolby Atmos sound since the first film was released in June 2012. In 2013, the Cinema Audio Society gave Dolby Atmos its coveted Technical Achievement Award for Post Production.You can also connect with us @DolbyIn or http://www.facebook.com/DolbyIn
About Dolby Laboratories
Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) is the global leader in technologies that are essential elements in the best entertainment experiences. Founded in 1965 and best known for high-quality audio and surround sound, Dolby creates innovations that enrich entertainment at the movies, at home, or on the go. For more information about Dolby Laboratories or Dolby technologies, visit www.dolby.com.
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TomTom Fires Back in Microsoft Patent War
Navigation software maker TomTom is now beating its drums against Microsoft for patent rights and has aligned with the Open Invention Network.
Responding to Microsoft's allegation that TomTom violated eight of its patents (see also), the Dutch manufacturer of navigation software is now fighting back. March 16 TomTom filed a patent infringement countersuit in Virginia federal court and also joined the Open Invention Network (OIN) to get a thicker shield against Microsoft.
OIN, to which also Google, IBM, Red Hat, Sony and Novell subscribe among other firms, is committed to rapid software innovation and "a refined model of intellectual property management" that safeguards open source rights. It does this by acquiring software patents and awarding them to individuals with the condition that they not claim against Linux or any of its associated firms. OIN also cooperates with Linux Defenders and the Software Freedom Law Center (SFLC).
TomTom is now in a proper defensive position with its portfolio of patents and the legal support at its back. It claims that Microsoft violates four of its patents with its Streets and Trips product. Even though Microsoft general counsel Horacio Gutierrez emphasizes that the earlier MS lawsuit against TomTom is not against Linux in general, a successful outcome could negatively impact its Linux rivals.
Whether Microsoft's patents have any validity is something OIN will have to work out. The project is searching for prior art to determine if earlier patent algorithms had already existed before the patents were filed. The Microsoft-TomTom battle continues.
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Tool Predicts Which Websites Will be Compromised
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Klaus Knopper announces the latest version of his iconic Live Linux system.
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According to a report, many potential victims of the Heartbleed attack have patched their systems, but few have cleaned up the crime scene to protect themselves from the effects of a previous intrusion.
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James Island Primary Care began caring for patients in 1999, and our doctors have strong local ties. Our practice is located near the intersection of Folly Road and the James Island Expressway, just two miles from downtown Charleston. We are also convenient to Folly Beach and West Ashley.
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Amy McDermott celebrates 15 years at SLEFI
Amy McDermott celebrated her 15th anniversary at SLEFI in July. She joined SLEFI in 1999 and currently oversees the administrative operations of the Equity Fund. In addition, she is responsible for public relations of the organization including the production of the annual report, investor communication materials, special events, groundbreaking events, and grand opening events. Amy…Read More


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Santa Clarita YMCA Cuts Hit Our Local Students
The trickle-down damage is beginning.
Legislators approved a compromise of 31 bills clattered together in the middle of the night to address California's $26.5 billion budget shortfall. Both Republicans and Democrats feel they got something they wanted. Cities aren't losing their gas tax and drilling will hold off on the Santa Barbara coast.
But the lawmakers had to cut, and their victims go across the board.
Chris Clark, who serves as the director of development and communications for the Santa Clarita Valley YMCA, said that nearly two dozen children will lose their daycare because of funding cutbacks to the Child Care Resource Center, a granting agency that helps disadvantaged families afford child care so they can work.
"There will be a local impact, but it won't be as great as in some of the urban areas," he said, referring to the mid-city YMCA facilities that are losing hundreds of children. Because of the multi-level funding coordinated by the Y, some families that might have been left behind are being helped, but the bottom line is that 22 children who used to call the YMCA home after school and on breaks will be staying home.
"We have identified what families might be impacted, and that's 22 children in Santa Clarita," he said. "Newhall schools will be the hardest hit, McGrath and Valley View, and Wiley will also be affected, but not as much as McGrath and Valley View.
Clark said that the last thing they want to do is reduce the number of children in child care, but reality is rough.
"The YMCA has worked with these families for so many years and we love having the children here. It hurts us that this is happening, and I hope that everyone knows that we're working with these families to keep these children as long as we can. That's our dedication to the community."
For a unique perspective on the problem, read the editorial by YMCA President and CEO Larry Rosen here.


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We love hearing from our alumni and want to hear what you've been up to since leaving Landmark. Has your address changed? Are you getting married? Earning a new degree?We want to hear it all!
Welcome, Alumni!
The Landmark College alumni community is more than 6,000 strong!
The Office of Alumni Relations is the link between Landmark College Alumni and the College. We offer:
- A common ground for developing professional networks
- A channel for rekindling former friendships and beginning new ones
- A conduit for sharing new technologies and advances in the fields of learning disabilities, ADHD and ASD
- A source of lifelong learning offered by Landmark College, through campus activities, lectures and distance learning
- An avenue for giving back to your alma mater
We're always looking for alumni to get involved in various ways, either on or off campus. Let us know how you'd like to help!
New: The 2014 Annual Fund Alumni Challenge inspires new gifts from alumni and students! Thank you to everyone who made the 2013 Alumni Challenge a success! Because of you, Landmark College earned $20,000 toward the Annual Fund with two exciting matching programs.
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Health-care flexible spending accounts
allow an employee to set aside pretax dollars to pay for medical
costs not covered by insurance. The money may be used to pay for
expenses such as prescription drugs, alternative therapies, chiropractic
treatments, contact lenses, smoking cessation programs, orthodontic
expenses and eyeglasses. In September, the IRS approved paying for
over-the-counter drugs with flexible spending account money. The
list of approved items is extensive, so contact your employer for
an up-to-date itemization.
This is how these accounts work: You decide on the
amount you want to set aside for health-care costs for the following
year. Each pay period a portion of that amount is deducted from
your paycheck. If you designate $2,400 for a health-care flexible
spending account, $200 will be deducted each month, before taxes.
At Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, 30 percent
of the hospital's 6,000 employees participate in flexible spending
account programs. Arlene Hillegeist, director of human resources
services, says that many more employees could benefit from these
accounts, but they either don't know the options exist or are wary
about putting money into them.
One reason for the hesitation is the "use it
or lose it" rule under which these accounts operate. Until
recently, the money in a person's FSA accounts had to be spent during
the 12 month period. In May, the Internal Revenue Service loosened
the use-it-or-lose-it constraint by announcing that it will allow
spending plan participants to make claims against their accounts
for up to two months and 15 days after the end of their benefit
year. Any money left in the account after that is lost. But if you
plan conservatively and carefully, you can avoid this loss.
Health-care flexible spending accounts operate on
an individual basis, so you and your spouse may each contribute
to your own accounts. Your employer determines the maximum contribution.
Dependent-care flexible spending accounts operate
on a per-household basis -- up to a $5,000 per year maximum.
While companies are powerless against the limits the
IRS has set on some of the flexible spending accounts, they can
be creative with other pretax benefits such as transportation reimbursement.
Tax benefits for traveling to
According to the IRS, transportation reimbursement of up to
$190 per month for parking and up to $100 per month for mass transportation
and van pools may be made available to employees. You must work
for a company that has such a plan in place to have these costs
deducted from your paycheck before taxes.
Texas Children's offers several tax-saving commuter
options for its employees, who can deduct a $50 monthly parking
fee from their paycheck. Van pooling and bus passes can save employees
as much as $2,000 a year in commuting costs.
To find out which of these and other money-saving
programs your company offers, contact your human resources department.
Retirement plans are another great way to stretch your paycheck.
Your contributions are made with pretax dollars. You're saving for
the future while reducing today's taxable income.
With 401(k) plans, employees can contribute a portion
of their salary to a company-sponsored plan. Many employers will
match a certain percentage of this contribution, in essence offering
"free money" to those who invest in the plan.
While it is difficult to argue against socking away
money for those golden days, it is also important not to get too
carried away with unrealistic visions of leaving the workforce at
age 40.
"If you're putting too much away in a 401(k)
or savings account, and you don't have enough to live on, and you're
using credit cards all the time, that is defeating the purpose,"
Lawrence explains. "If at the end of the month, you are pulling
money out of savings, you end up saying to yourself, 'I'm not a
very good saver.' There's a kind of psychological erosion."
Mapping out monthly and yearly expenses using tools
such as "The Budget Kit" can help you predict the cost
of incidentals and determine how much money to put into flexible
spending accounts and retirement plans.
Direct deposit
One of the most basic benefits an employee can use is direct
deposit. With this feature, your employer deposits your paycheck
directly in your account each pay period. Not only is it easy, it
makes other automatic payments simpler. Plus with automatic deposit,
there is generally no hold on the funds.
For example, if a $3,000 paycheck is added to your
account on the first of every month, you might also set up your
$250 car payment to be automatically deducted each month. This saves
time and eliminates the chance that you may forget to pay the bill
and incur a late fee or finance charge.
Regardless of whether you contribute $10 each month
to a 401(k) or $100 to a savings account, plan out how best to allocate
your paycheck -- and then stick to the plan. You may find that some
luxuries will become more affordable than you had imagined.
Christie Taylor is a freelance writer
based in Houston.