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MY CHILDREN MEET THEIR NEW TWIN COUSINS! An Exciting Vacation on the Horizon
Family is life’s greatest blessing. As you all have gotten to know me through working together and this newsletter, you know how special family is to me — it’s everything. My wife, children, parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins are the most important people in the world. I can’t imagine a life without them. By the time you read this, I’ll likely have already met my twin nephews, Ethan and Wesley, in Germany. They are about 7 months old now. As I write this, we’re eagerly preparing for our trip to Europe to see them for the very first time. We are beyond excited — this will be Ziva and Gavriel’s first adventure to Europe. Despite their young age, we can’t wait to show them around and share our passion for travel and exploration. They’re already excellent travelers. I’m especially excited for Gavriel to meet his cousins, who are only about a month younger than him! I’m thrilled to watch them play and grow together. Growing up, my first cousins and I were very close — we acted more like siblings. I cherish our fun times and the strong bond that has lasted throughout the years. I still consider them part of my immediate family, and I hope the same will be true for my children and their cousins. I can’t wait to see my son and the twins start bonding, and I hope they remain close as they grow up. There’s something so special about watching your children learn to love and cherish their family. They’ll make many memories — ones they likely won’t
remember when they’re older, but at least we’ll have plenty of photos to look back on, right?
Since we will already be in Europe, where should we go next? Should we go to Greece, Italy, or Portugal? As I write this, we are leaving that up in the air … for now. It’ll be a spontaneous European adventure spent relaxing and enjoying our family wherever we end up! Sometimes, the best plans are no plans at all. Welcoming Attorney Andy Rariden to Our Team In other news, we want to welcome Andy Rariden to our law firm. He brings a wealth of experience, being a 30-year barred and board-certified attorney with a strong background in litigation and trial. He’s an amazing husband and father of two, and we are fortunate for him to be working with us.
What makes Andy exceptional is his experience on the other side — he worked for State Farm for 14 years. He’s fearless when
dealing with insurance companies and going to trial, making him an aggressive attorney. Andy will always fight for our client’s rights, and we are honored to welcome him to our Louis Berk Law family! I hope you have a safe and fun rest of your summer! Stay cool! -Louis Bernardo Berk
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Brand Mascots That Stand the Test of Time
purity, and strength. Today, he endures as a slimmed-down version of his former portly self, with a more genial smile.
Brand mascots can make a surprisingly deep cultural impression. Some, such as GEICO’s famous talking gecko, have become almost universally recognizable. Others, such as the M&M spokescandies, evoke a backlash that banishes them to oblivion. Those with warmth and personality tend to last because they spark pleasant emotions, according to a survey of 1,630 people by Crestline Promotions. The most enduring brand mascots, such as the iconic Betty Crocker, manage to evolve with the cultural zeitgeist. The mythical homemaker was invented in 1921 by the predecessor company to General Mills. In the Flapper Era, she became a radio personality, then evolved into a World War II-era heroine creating recipes for homemakers beset by food rationing. From the 1950s through the 1990s, she morphed from a friendly, curly-coiffed homemaker to a stylish Jackie Kennedy lookalike and then to an increasingly confident career woman. The 2022 publication of the 13th edition of Betty Crocker’s famous cookbook attests to her astonishing longevity. Another enduring mascot, the Quaker Oats Man, originated in 1877. His pleasant visage, which leaves nothing to dislike, is one reason he has served as the Quaker brand image for over a century. Most people say the Quaker Man was adopted because of the denomination’s values of integrity, honesty,
Other mascots have been sidelined after colliding head-on with cultural trends. Ronald McDonald debuted in national
TV ads in 1965, and Generation X grew up with him. By 2016, however, Ronald was under fire for persuading small children to eat unhealthy food. After reports of creepy clown sightings further darkened his image, McDonald’s benched him. Today, Ronald is mainly confined to promoting Ronald McDonald House Charities, the nonprofit that provides housing for families with seriously ill children. Other once-popular mascots have ended up on the ash heap. Aunt Jemima, the figure who adorned millions of boxes of pancake mix, was abandoned as a caricature from the era of slavery. The same fate befell Uncle Ben of Uncle Ben’s Rice. The company tried to salvage Uncle Ben by promoting him to chairman of the board, but they eventually deemed his image beyond repair.
STEER CLEAR OF THESE ODDITIES ON YOUR NEXT ROAD TRIP America’s Wackiest Traffic Laws
California’s Speedy Ghost Cars Head to California, where no vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 mph. Yes, even those futuristic self-driving cars have to obey the speed limits. It’s an interesting precaution against our potential AI driver’s need for speed and flipping into joyride mode. Denver’s Color Coordinated Sundays In Denver, Colorado, black cars are banned on Sundays. The origin of this law is murky, but it adds an extra layer of consideration for your Sunday drive. You’d better pick a different color for a leisurely weekend cruise. Oklahoma’s Driving Distractions Put down the comic books if you’re driving through Oklahoma. It’s illegal to read them while driving, which sounds reasonable enough considering the focus required to operate a vehicle safely. Save
Spider-Man and Superman for later, and keep your eyes on the road!
As you buckle up and hit the road across the U.S., you might want to brush up on more than just your driving skills — some local traffic laws are as quirky as the attractions dotting the country. From the bizarre to the downright hilarious, cruise through four of the weirdest traffic laws that could have you scratching your head or chuckling all the way to your next stop.
Drunk Driving … by Association? Strangely enough, in Texas, any driver who is within arm’s reach of alcohol while driving is breaking the law, and this includes a passenger’s bloodstream! So, Texas drivers must think twice before offering their tipsy buddies a ride home. As for Virginia, drunk passengers can also receive a DUI if they’re riding with an intoxicated driver! So, always call an Uber if you and your buddy have had a drink or two. Whether born from safety concerns or legislative sessions that got wildly out of hand, these rules add a dose of humor to road-tripping across the U.S. Remember these oddities as you navigate the highways and byways — they’re not just funny anecdotes but actual laws that could impact your journey!
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Our children will encounter countless challenges and complex problems throughout their lives. As parents, we want nothing more than to put them on the right track and help them find solutions, but we might not always take the best The Pitfalls of Providing Solutions How to Help Our Children Solve Problems Independently
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approach. Often, we try to give them the answers to the problems they’re facing to provide support. While this helps them overcome the obstacle, it could also stunt the development of their problem-solving skills. Let’s say your toddler is working on a puzzle. They keep placing pieces in the wrong spot and grow frustrated when nothing fits
LIME CHICKEN WITH CORN AND POBLANO SALAD
properly. You may want to offer a helping hand and direct them to the pieces they need, but this isn’t going to help them in the long run. Any time they encounter a problem, they’ll look to others for a solution. Instead, encourage and support them by saying something like, “Those puzzles can be hard, but you’ll get the hang of it.” That encouragement will help them push through the challenge until they figure out the solution independently. You can use this same tactic throughout your children’s lives. When they’re learning to read and experience difficulty pronouncing words, encourage them to sound them out instead of telling them directly how to pronounce them. When teenagers struggle with a friendship, don’t offer solutions that may have worked for you in the past; simply confirm their feelings and tell them you’ve had similar experiences. By supporting your kids’ efforts and affirming their feelings, you’re empowering them to problem-solve and overcome any obstacles in their path. It’s not easy watching your children struggle with problems, but they must work out solutions independently or else they will likely struggle to form solutions well into adulthood. The next time your child comes to you with a problem, or you notice them struggling on their own, try to offer support instead of a solution. It can go a long way toward their personal growth!
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Chicken • 3 tbsp olive oil Ingredients
Corn and poblano salad • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 poblano peppers, diced • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1 14-oz can of corn • 4 scallions, minced • Juice of 2 limes • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro • Salt and pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper • 1 1/2 tsp salt • 3/4 tsp black pepper • Zest of 1 lime • 8 chicken thighs Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
2. In a large oven-proof skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. 3. In a bowl, whisk flour, spices, and lime zest. Dredge chicken in the mix to coat. 4. Add chicken, skin-side down, to skillet, then place skillet in the oven for 30–35 minutes. 5. In a medium skillet, heat olive oil and add poblanos. Sauté 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another minute. 6. In a bowl, add poblano mix, corn, scallions, lime juice, and cilantro, toss and serve with the chicken.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Ziva and Gavriel’s First European Adventure
Brand Mascots in the Shifting Sands of Culture
Bizarre Traffic Laws You Won’t Believe Exist!
Lime Chicken With Corn and Poblano Salad
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Why Kids Need Support, Not Solutions
Legal Showdowns Highlight Power of a Performer’s Name
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The War of the Jelly Rolls BAND BATTLES IN COURT
Beach Boys sued each other over the use of their iconic band’s name after they split up, although they eventually settled the dispute. Members of the rock band Van Halen sued one member’s ex-wife, who had taken and kept her ex-husband’s surname, for using the band’s name for her interior design company. (The ex-wife eventually prevailed.) In another case, the Stone Temple Pilots and their former lead singer sued and countersued each other over alleged misappropriation of the band’s trademarked name. In the battle of the jelly rolls, Jellyroll is seeking to force Jelly Roll to change his name. Meanwhile, Jelly Roll has gone on a concert tour and is no doubt soaring even further past Jellyroll in web searches. Mandy Kay Schendel, a Seattle area influencer and public relations specialist, described the situation on TikTok as the most unique trademark battle she has seen. “This lawsuit is honestly very dramatic,” she says, “and I love it.”
violated the band’s trademark. The band Jellyroll claims in court papers to have performed at various celebrations and charitable events for more than 40 years, including an appearance at the White House during the presidency of George W. Bush. Jellyroll claims to have begun using the name in the 1980s, before Jelly Roll, whose birth name is Jason Bradley DeFord, was even born. Jelly Roll says his mother gave him his stage name as a young child. Now that Jelly Roll has risen to fame, members of Jellyroll say they must work much harder to be discovered for performance opportunities. According to court papers, Jelly Roll surfaces 18–20 times in internet search rankings before any user even sees a first mention of the Pennsylvania dance band. Other famous bands have clashed in trademark disputes. Original members of The
Country singer and rapper Jelly Roll has risen to fame in recent years, winning Best New Artist honors at the 2023 Grammy Awards. But Jelly Roll has run into some unlikely opposition on the way to the top — from Jellyroll. You read that right. A Pennsylvania band called Jellyroll is suing Jelly Roll over charges that the famous entertainer
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UNAS EMOCIONANTES VACACIONES EN EL HORIZONTE ¡Mis hijos conocen a sus nuevos primos gemelos!
La familia es la mayor bendición de la vida. Como todos ustedes han llegado a conocerme a través del trabajo conjunto y de este boletín, saben lo especial que es la familia para mí: lo es todo. Mi mujer, mis hijos, mis padres, mis abuelos, mis hermanos, mis tíos y mis primos son las personas más importantes del mundo. No puedo imaginarme una vida sin ellos. Cuando lea esto, probablemente ya habré conocido a mis sobrinos gemelos, Ethan y Wesley, en Alemania. Ahora tienen unos siete meses. Mientras escribo esto, estamos preparando con impaciencia nuestro viaje a Europa para verlos por primera vez. Estamos más que emocionados: ésta será la primera aventura de Ziva y Gavriel en Europa. A pesar de su corta edad, estamos impacientes por mostrarles los alrededores y compartir nuestra pasión por los viajes y la exploración. Ya son excelentes viajeros. Me hace especial ilusión que Gavriel conozca a sus primos, ¡que solo tienen un mes menos que él! Me emociona verles jugar y crecer juntos. De mayores, mis primos hermanos y yo estábamos muy unidos; actuábamos más bien como hermanos. Valoro mucho nuestros momentos de diversión y el fuerte vínculo que ha perdurado a lo largo de los años. Sigo considerándolos parte de mi familia inmediata, y espero que ocurra lo mismo con mis hijos y sus primos. Estoy impaciente por ver cómo mi hijo y los gemelos empiezan a estrechar lazos, y espero que sigan estando unidos cuando crezcan. Hay algo muy especial en ver a tus hijos aprender a amar y valorar a su propia familia. Se llevarán muchos recuerdos, que probablemente no recordarán cuando sean mayores, pero al menos tendremos muchas fotos para recordar, ¿verdad?
Puesto que ya estaremos en Europa, ¿a dónde deberíamos ir después? ¿Deberíamos ir a Grecia, Italia o Portugal? Mientras escribo esto, lo dejamos en el aire... por ahora. Será una aventura europea espontánea que pasaremos relajándonos y disfrutando de nuestra familia ¡dondequiera que acabemos! A veces, los mejores planes son los que no existen. Damos la bienvenida al abogado Andy Rariden a nuestro equipo En otras noticias, queremos dar la bienvenida a Andy Rariden a nuestro bufete. Aporta una gran experiencia, ya que es un abogado colegiado y certificado con 30 años de experiencia en litigios y juicios. Es un increíble marido y padre de dos hijos, y nos sentimos afortunados de que trabaje con nosotros. Lo que hace a Andy excepcional es su experiencia en el otro lado: trabajó para State Farm durante 14 años. No tiene miedo a la hora
de tratar con las compañías de seguros y de ir a juicio, lo que le convierte en un abogado agresivo. Andy siempre luchará por los derechos de nuestros clientes, ¡y nos sentimos orgullosos de darle la bienvenida a nuestra familia Louis Berk Law! ¡Espero que tengan un seguro y divertido resto de su verano! ¡Manténgase fresco! -Louis Bernardo Berk
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Mascotas de marcas que perduran en el tiempo
2022 de la edición número 13 del famoso libro de cocina de Betty Crocker da fe de su famosa longevidad. Otra mascota perdurable, el hombre del Quaker, se originó en 1877. Su agradable rostro, que no causa ninguna aversión, es una de las razones por las que ha sido la imagen de la marca Quaker durante más de un siglo. La mayoría de gente señala que el hombre del Quaker se adoptó debido a los valores de integridad, honestidad, pureza y fortaleza de la congregación. En la actualidad, se conserva como una versión más delgada de su anterior aspecto corpulento y con una sonrisa más afable. Otras mascotas han quedado relegadas tras irse de bruces con las tendencias culturales. Ronald McDonald debutó en 1965 en los anuncios de televisión a nivel nacional y la generación X creció con él. Sin embargo, en 2016, Ronald fue muy criticado por persuadir a los niños pequeños a comer comidas no saludables. Después de que informaciones sobre espeluznantes apariciones de payasos oscurecieran aún más su imagen,
Las mascotas de marcas pueden causar una impresión cultural sorpresivamente profunda. Algunas, como el famoso geco parlanchín de GEICO, han llegado a ser casi universalmente reconocibles. Otras, como los voceros de M&M, provocan una reacción que los condena al olvido. Aquellos que transmiten calidez y muestran personalidad tienden a perdurar porque generan emociones agradables, según un sondeo realizado por Crestline Promotions entre 1630 personas. Las mascotas de marca más perdurables, como la icónica Betty Crocker, se las ingenian para evolucionar con el espíritu cultural de la época. La mítica ama de casa fue inventada en 1921 por la empresa que precedió a General Mills. En la era Flapper, se convirtió en una personalidad de la radio y luego pasó a ser una heroína de la Segunda Guerra Mundial al crear recetas para las amas de casa aquejadas por el racionamiento de alimentos. Desde los años 50 hasta los 90, evolucionó de una simpática ama de casa con un peinado de rizos a una elegante imitadora de Jackie Kennedy y luego a una profesional cada vez más segura de sí misma. La publicación en
McDonald’s lo mandó al banquillo. Hoy, Ronald
se limita principalmente a promover la Ronald McDonald House Charities, la organización sin fines de lucro que proporciona alojamiento a familias con niños gravemente enfermos. Por último, están las mascotas que fueron populares y terminaron en el cajón del olvido. La Tía Jemima, la imagen que adornó millones de cajas de mezcla para panqueques, fue abandonada por considerarse una caricatura de la época de la esclavitud. La misma suerte corrió el Tío Ben de Uncle Ben’s Rice. La empresa intentó rescatar al Tío Ben ascendiéndolo a presidente de la junta directiva, pero finalmente consideraron que su imagen ya no tenía arreglo.
Ingredientes
Ensalada de maíz y poblanos • 2 cdas. de aceite de oliva • 2 ajíes poblanos cortados en dados • 2 dientes de ajo picados • 1 lata de maíz de 14 oz. • 4 cebollinas picadas • Jugo de 2 limas • 1/3 taza de cilantro picado • Sal y pimienta
Pollo • 3 cdas. de aceite de oliva • 1 taza de harina multipropósito • 1 1/2 cdita. de ajo en polvo • 1/2 cdita. de cayena • 1 1/2 cdita. de sal • 3/4 cdita. de pimienta negra
• Ralladura de 1 lima • 8 muslos de pollo
Instrucciones 1. Pre-caliente el horno a 400 ºF. 2. Caliente el aceite de oliva a fuego medio en una sartén grande para hornos. 3. Bata la harina, las especias y la ralladura de lima en un bol. Introduzca el pollo a la mezcla para cubrirlo. 4. Añada el pollo, con la piel hacia abajo, a la sartén y luego coloque en el horno por 30–35 minutos. 5. Caliente el aceite de oliva en una sartén mediana y añada los poblanos. Saltee de 4-5 minutos. Añada el ajo y saltee por otro minuto. 6. Añada la mezcla de poblano, el maíz, las cebollinas, el jugo de lima y el cilantro a un bol, mezcle y sirva con el pollo.
POLLO A LA LIMA CON ENSALADA DE MAÍZ Y POBLANOS
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