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Newburyport, MA — David Clifford Crocker, 72, of Newburyport, died on Sunday evening, November 10, 2013, at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in New Haven, Conn., on December 24, 1940, he was the son of the late Clifford and Mildred (Martinez) Crocker. He was a graduate from Providence College.
As a proud veteran, David served with the U.S.Marine Corps for a total of almost seven years, honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal on November 1, 1965.
A self-made businessman, he thrived on being a lifelong restaurateur. Mr. Crocker owned several of his own restaurants, and had also been a vice president and general manager of Bull & Finch Pub, also known as Cheers in Boston, having appeared in several TV episodes of Cheers.
Although the restaurant business consumed much of his time, he was a devoted family man and treasured every minute spent with his family and friends.
His family members include his beloved wife, Marguerite (Swift) DuBosque of Newburyport; two sons, Dale L. Crocker and wife, Lisa, of Ellington, Conn., and Jared F. Crocker and wife, Nicki, of Wellington, Fla.; two daughters, Kristin Marshall and husband, Doug, of Naples, Fla., and Jenna Crocker of Atlanta, Ga.; a stepson, Geoffrey DuBosque of Portsmouth, N.H.; stepdaughter, Lauren Kelleher of Salem; 10 grandchildren; a sister, Norma Pearce and husband of New Mexico; and many dear friends and colleagues.
ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting hours will be at the Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Home, 35 Green Street, Newburyport, on Thursday, November 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services at the funeral home will be on Friday, at 11 a.m., followed by interment in the Veterans' Section of Old Hill Cemetery in Newburyport.
The family kindly requests that flowers be omitted, instead, donations in his memory may be made to the Fisher House, V.A. Boston Healthcare Center, 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury MA 02131.

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Discover the iconic monuments and local haunts on this Krakow walking tour. From medieval squares to age-old markets, see the sights and taste the flavours of Krakow. Tours run daily. More walking tours are available from Urban Adventures.Phone: +48 665 015 665Website: www.urbanadventures.comMore info: Holders of this guide receive 10% off. Book online and use promo code AGEU at checkout.
The St Adalbert's Church is located to the side of the Main Market Square in Old Town, and is one of the oldest stone churches in Poland. Its almost one thousand year old history goes back to the beginning of the Polish Romanesque architecture of the early Middle Ages.Address: ul. Sw. Wojciecha 11
The last surviving part of the former 14th-century town hall. It has become, accidentally, the city's own leaning tower, as it bends slightly off-centre by 55cm, apparently caused by the wind.Address: Rynek Glowny
This 15th-century Synagogue houses a permanent exhibition entitled "the Tradition and Culture of Polish Jews." The area surrounding the synagogue has been highlighted in Steven Spielberg's, "Schindler's List."Address: Ulica Szeroka 24Phone: +48 12 422 09 62
A vast collection of ancient works of art from Greece and Egypt, but the key works to see have to be Leonardo da Vinci's, "Lady with an Ermine" and Rembrandt's, "Landscape with the Good Samaritan."Address: Ulica sw Jana 19Phone: +48 12 422 55 66
This is one of the few surviving parts of the ancient defence system that once surrounded the Old Town. Built approximately 1285 it was the main defence of the north. Further towers were added in the 15th-century, but the Florian Gate is the only remaining gate from the original eight. In 1660, the Florian Gate was extended to include a Baroque roof, raising its height by one metre and today it messures around 33.5 meters.Address: The Florian Gate, KrakowMore info: The Florian Gate is in the centre of Krakow, near Kraków-Główny Bus Station.
At the heart of the city lies what was once the largest square in Medieval Europe. It has been the hub of the city ever since its Old Town historical district got the present grid of streets in the 13th century. The Market Square is still very much the soul of the city.Address: Rynek Glowny
A tour of the Gothic castle and cathedral on Wawel Hill is essential for any visitor to the city. See the bones of Smok Wawelski, the mythical dragon of Wawel Hill. The Castle itself, where Polish Kings ruled, offers enough to see to keep visitors interested for the remainder of their trip up Wawel.Address: Wawel 5, 31-000 Kraków
The spiralling twin towers of this ancient church witnessed many of the tumultuous events that have shaken the city of Krakow over the centuries. In summer you can get great photos of the city by climbing over 240 steps to the top of the church tower.Address: Market Square
A more sobering sight for visiting tourists, but almost essential for any visit to Krakow. You can catch a bus for a 90-minute journey to the former Nazi concentration camp, where millions of Jews were exterminated during the Second World War. Most travel agents organise day excursions to the camp.Address: AuschwitzMore info: The Museum is located on the outskirts of the city of Oświęcim on national road 933. Note: entry to the parking lot on ulica Stanisławy Leszczyńskiej.Subway: The Museum is about 2 km. from the train station Oświęcim, and can be reached from there by local buses.
This is the old Jewish district where the city's Jewish population have lived for over 500 years. This is an ideal place to experience some of Krakow's Jewish culture and history. A range of cafés and restaurants, along with many museums, synagogues and cemeteries.Address: Kazimierz, Krakow
The Cracow Beach Club is Poland´s first modern complex of its type, in fact it is the biggest city beach in Europe. Visitors can enjoy sunbathing, 10,000 m.sq. of sand, deck chairs, volleyball courts, swimming pool and children´s playground. In the evening there are open-air film screenings and all-night club events. The visitors will also find a restaurant serving refreshing drinks, cocktails and delicious meals. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this Beach Club.Address: Ludwinowska street, 2, Kraków 30-331Phone: +48 530 950 303Website: www.plazakrakow.com
This is the oldest botanic garden in Poland and has been operated since 1783. There are several greenhouse complexes as well as a tropical greenhouse with approximately 50 species of palms. A museum of botanic garden is also to be found here.Address: 27 Kopernika Street, 31-501 KrakowPhone: +48 12 421 26 20Website: www.ogrod.uj.edu.pl
Myślenice is an adventure park that offers many fun activities like paintball, quad biking, rope park, climbing wall, volleyball, rugby and baseball. Visitors can also enjoy outdoor events, concerts and cinema evening at this amazing park.Address: Myślenice Adventure Park Phone: +48 727 591 272Website: www.parkmyslenice.pl
National Museum provides a huge collection of objects, almost 780,000 pieces. Visitors can enjoy artefacts from every period of history the oldest date from prehistoric times. The museum also houses art works from different time periods and countries. There is Polish art, Western European works and extremely valuable collection of oriental arts which mostly are from Japan.Address: al. 3 Maja 1, KrakowPhone: +48 122 955 500Website: www.muzeum.krakow.pl
Polish Aviation Museum provides a wide collection of aeroplanes, helicopters, plane engines, pre-war planes which are made in Poland. There is also an exhibition where the visitors can learn more about the development of world aviation technology.Address: al. Jana Pawła II 39, 30-969 KrakowPhone: +48 12 642 40 70Website: www.muzeumlotnictwa.pl
It's ideally situated on the corner of Market Square and Grodzka Street and known as one of the best and most high profile Polish restaurants.Address: Rynek Główny 15, 31-008 Krakow Phone: +48 12 424 96 00Website: www.wierzynek.com.pl
A range of Georgian dishes are served. Some of the specialities include Georgian cheese pie and Lavash, which is a thin roll stuffed with spicy chicken and salad.Address: Krakow, ul. Florianska 26Phone: +48 509 542 800Website: www.chaczapuri.com.plMore info: Corner of St Mark
This café is definitely worth a visit. Since its start in 1895, it has witnessed many legendary faces from Poland's turbulent past. The artists, actors and men of letters gathered here for coffee or an inspiring glass of absinthe at the turn of the century.Address: Ul. Florianska 45, 31-019 KrakowPhone: +48 12 422 15 61Website: www.jamamichalika.pl
One of the many cheap but good value restaurants known as jadlodajinias, offering filling nutritious traditional Polish meals. Typical dishes include beef stews, potato pancakes, breadcrumbed chicken fillets or beef shasliks.Address: ul. Miodowa 25, 31-055 KrakowPhone: +48 50 00 33 218Website: www.sasiedzi.oberza.pl
Cyrano de Bergerac is probably one of the best French restaurants in the city. The Polish owner has created a richly atmospheric cellar restaurant with a menu drawn from her time in France and her own Polish roots.Address: ul. Slawkowska 26, 31-014 KrakowPhone: +48 12 411 72 88Website: www.cyranodebergerac.pl
This is a long-standing Krakowian eatery, named after the Sicilian town from the Godfather trilogy. Offers high standard Italian cuisine, and a garden to enjoy it in when the sun is out.Address: ul. Poselska 19Phone: +48 12 429 51 26Website: www.corleone.krakow.pl
Offers the most stunning views over the Vistula River for diners, with meals served at a the U Ziyada castle. On a clear day, you can see the peaks of the Tatra Mountains in the distance.Address: ul. Jodlowa13, 30-251 KrakowPhone: +48 12 429 71 05Website: www.uziyada.krakow.pl
Ideal for vegetarians. Over 40 kinds of salads, at least 50 vegetarian dishes and homemade cakes. Also worth a try is the restaurant's speciality, the Pietuszkowski nectar - a drink concocted from mint, nettle and lemon balm leaves.Address: ul.Sw. Anny 3, KrakowPhone: +48 12 292 12 12Website: www.chimera.com.pl
Aqua e Vino is an Italian restaurant and opened its door in June 2005. It became a popular restaurant very quickly. The restaurant has a modern décor, impeccable service and offers exclusive Italian cuisine made from fresh high quality products.Address: ul. Wiślna 5/10, 31-007 KrakowPhone: +48 12 421 25 67Website: www.aquaevino.pl
Edo Sushi Bar is located in the vibrant district of Kazimierz, a very popular area among tourist. This is a welcoming place with a relaxed atmosphere. The menu offers excellent sushi, sashimi and other Japanese dishes.Address: ul. Bożego Ciała 3, 31-055 KrakowPhone: +48 12 422 24 24Website: www.edosushi.pl
This cosy decorated restaurant with warm colours and the sounds of Greek music takes you to the hot Mediterranean climate. Delicious Greek dishes are served here like moussaka, souvlaki and fresh sea bream.Address: ul. Królewska 55, 30-081 KrakowPhone: +48 12 637 20 86Website: www.hellada.com.pl
Nova Resto Bar is located in the heart of Kazimierz and is one of the biggest restaurants in Krakow. This modern style restaurant provides very cosy and warm atmosphere. There is also a heated indoor garden where visitors can enjoy their delicious food. The menu offers fusion cuisine, wide variety of steaks and salads, delightful desserts and seasonal dishes of the day.Address: ul. Estery 18, 31- 056 KrakowPhone: +48 12 421 40 11Website: www.novarestobar.pl
This is a popular restaurant among Cracow and tourists ever since they opened in the spring of 2007. To guarantee high quality food the beef is imported directly from Argentina to the kitchen. A very nice classy restaurant with welcoming staff.Address: ul. Józefa 26, KrakowPhone: +48 12 42 26 672Website: www.pimiento.pl
Galicyjska is an 18th century Galician restaurant cellar with a warm and intimate atmosphere. The restaurant is located in the centre of the old town in a quiet street and serves the best quality of Polish cuisine like stuffed dumplings, pork neck roast and wild animal's meat.Address: ul. Pijarska 9, 31-015 KrakowPhone: +48 12 430 07 62Website: www.galicyjska.com
A unique restaurant located in the historic Kazimierz district. It specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and all food is prepared with fresh ingredients. Highly recommended are the fresh fishes like grilled sea bream and salmon steak. This is a cosy restaurant with a warm and romantic atmosphere.Address: ul. Józefa 13, Kazimierz, KrakowPhone: +48 12 430 67 10Website: www.kuchniaiwino.eu
This café is just off the beaten tourist track, found in an old cottage deep within gardens. The café plays host to a number of live jazz concerts and poetry readings.Address: Bracka 15, 1-005 KrakowPhone: +48 12 429 28 98Website: www.cieplarnia.krakow.pl
By day, this café offers homemade cakes along with good strong coffees or delicious hot chocolates. By night, you can return for an alcoholic beverage.Address: Felicjanek 10, 31-104 KrakowPhone: +48 663 905 652Website: www.cafeszafe.com
This is a café and restaurant found in the heart of the Old Town Square. Regular karaoke and fashion show nights as entertainment. They offer a great selection of Polish and International dishes.Address: Rynek Glowny 1/3, 31-042 Krakow Phone: +48 12 422 24 68
If you want a quick coffee pop into one of the various branches of this coffee shop chain to grab a latte or mocha.Address: ul. Podgorska 34More info: M1 Shopping Centre, Al Pokoju 67 or Galleria Kazimierz: ul. Podgorska 34
A café found in a converted rickety old art gallery. There are cabaret performances to keep you entertained every Friday night.Address: W. Tomasza 17Website: www.lochcamelot.art.pl
Not really a coffee shop in the traditional sense, Manggha Café offers cups of green tea and sushi, as opposed to the strong espressos favoured by the Krakowians.Address: Konopnickiej 26, 30-302 KrakowPhone: +48 12 267 27 03Website: www.cafemanggha.pl
Not just a bar, but also a café and gallery. The place has a literary vibe, presenting frequent book promotions and author readings.Address: Krakowska 27Website: www.lokator.pointblue.com.plMore info: Entrance via Meiselsa Square
A luxurious place to relax with an alcoholic tipple or restoring herbal refreshments. Particularly recommended are the winter specialities, including a hot fresh ginger drink called Krupnik.Address: Florianska 16, 31-000 KrakowPhone: +48 12 429 59 51
This Hawaiian bar deserves at least one visit, if only for the unique photo opportunities it offers! Or why not call the person you've had your eye on during the night - every table has a telephone.Address: Ul. Miodowa 28a, 31-055, KrakowPhone: +48 12 421 25 89Website: www.alohacafe.pl
Mellow, relaxed and stylish atmosphere with concerts on the weekends. Local jazz performers hang out here for the occasional jam session.Address: Rynek Gowny 28, 31-010 KrakowPhone: +48 12 421 57 41Website: www.harris.krakow.pl
In this cellar you can spend the whole night dining and dancing under vaulted arches. A vibrant pub that serves own locally brewed beer.Address: Ulica Podwale 6-7, 31-118 Krakow Phone: +48 12 429 25 05Website: www.ckbrowar.krakow.pl
Targeting a trendy laid-back kind of party-goer, the place is littered with gold buddhas and more intriguingly artwork featuring a variety of Karma Sutra depictions.Address: Rynek Glowny 6, 31-000 KrakowPhone: +48 12 421 65 22Website: www.budda-drink.com.pl
A more refined drinking establishment contrasting with the smoky cellar bars prevalent in most of the city. Popular venue for pre-theatre or dinner drink.Address: ul. Mikolajska 20, 31-027 KrakowPhone: +48 12 429 60 70Website: www.hotel-amadeus.pl
Serves a more professional kind of clientele, offering sophisticated cocktails in a refined but casual atmosphere. There are also karaoke nights and live music shows.Address: ul. Mikolajska 9, 31-027 KrakowPhone: +48 12 429 45 97Website: www.movida-bar.pl
John Paul II International Airport (Jana Pawla II Kraków-Balice) is the main airport serving Krakow. It is about 15 km from the city centre. A number of budget airlines run routes here. Winter travellers should be aware - frequent delays are common due to fog and ice. Once you arrive, you can catch a free shuttle bus from outside the terminal to link up with the train, Balice Express, line 142 that takes you to the city centre. It departs every 30 minutes, takes 15 minutes. You can also jump in a taxi.Address: Ul. Kpt. M. Medweckiego 1, 32–083 BalicePhone: +48 12 639 30 00Website: www.lotnisko-balice.plMore info: +48 12 295 58 00 (24h)


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Jackson, Matthew O., and Massimo Morelli. 2007. "Political Bias and War." American Economic Review, 97(4): 1353-1373.
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We examine how countries' incentives to go to war depend on the "political bias" of their pivotal decision makers. This bias is measured by a decision maker's risk/ reward ratio from a war compared to that of the country at large. If there is no political bias, then there are mutually acceptable transfers from one country to the other that will avoid a war in the presence of commitment or enforceability of peace treaties. There are cases with a strong enough bias on the part of one or both countries where war cannot be prevented by any transfer payments. Our results shed some new light on the uneven contender paradox and the interpretation of the "democratic peace." We examine countries' choices of the bias of their leaders and show that when transfers are possible, at least one country will choose a biased leader, as that leads to a strong bargaining position and extraction of transfers. (JEL D72, D74)
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NORTH MYRTLE BEACH — Austin Zoller was in a car with his father 40 minutes before his tee time in the second round of the 23rd annual Charles Tilghman Junior Championship at the Surf Golf and Beach Club, debating whether to go to the course or go home.
He was leaning toward driving back to North Charleston.
Weakened by the flu, Zoller decided to head to the course and give it a go with the intention of finishing the round Sunday.
He accomplished more than that.
Zoller shot a 1-over 73 for a 2-under 142 total that earned him a one-shot win in the boys division over Austin Langdale of Townville and Wesley Simmons of Goldsboro, N.C., who closed with a 68. Johnson Holliday of Aynor tied for fourth at even-par 144.
"I'm still in like a little fog," Zoller said. "I'm really shocked. Just the fact I finished was one thing, and now that I'm walking away with the trophy is crazy, honestly."
Zoller shot a 3-under 33 on the back nine after eating something at the turn for his first bite of food in about 21 hours.
"I think the fact that I was just trying to get through the day made my expectations lower and that let me play a little better," Zoller said. "I was a lot less tense because I was focused on just getting through the day. Just being able to finish, that was my goal."
He managed to choke down a Gatorade before teeing off Sunday, hit about a dozen balls on the range and didn't practice his putting. "I just walked on [the tee] and said, 'Let's see what I can do.' "
Zoller said he has never played golf as sick as he was Sunday. His front-nine 40 Sunday included a double bogey on the second hole and bogeys on the sixth and eighth holes. "The first five holes are pretty much a blur," Zoller said. "After that I drank a few Powerades and started feeling a little bit better."
Zoller's father, Karl, a past winner on the Web.com Tour who caddied for his son this weekend, asked him how he was feeling in the fourth fairway. "He goes, 'I don't even know where I am,'" Karl Zoller said. "He was in a bad way. Today he was really sick."
The 16-year-old junior at Ashley Ridge High walked off the course Friday after only four practice holes "because I pretty much passed out," he said. He drank about nine or 10 bottles of water and Gatorade on Friday night and felt good enough to card a 3-under 69 Saturday.
He was unable to eat Saturday night and woke his father up at 1:30 to ask for a bucket to vomit into. Zack Zoller provided the trashcan from the hotel room bathroom, and Zoller "was up all through the night."
Zoller said he was taking a handful of over-the-counter medications to combat his illness. "Anything that could help," he said. "Ibuprofen has been the savior."
He finished third in the 2012 S.C. state junior and recorded a few other top 10s in junior events this summer as he adjusted to a changing frame. Zoller has grown nearly 6 inches in the past six months, and also lost more than 50 pounds to about 160 pounds in that same time by cutting sugar from his diet. He recently reintroduced sugar into his diet when he feared he became too thin.
The left-hander's win was primarily due to ball striking. In the opening-round 69, Zoller birdied three par-5s by reaching the greens in two shots and hit three approach shots inside 3 feet for birdies. His three birdie putts Sunday were all within 5 feet.
Holliday's tie for fourth with a final-round 71 follows a tie for third two weeks ago in the George Holliday Memorial Junior at Myrtle Beach National Golf Club. A three-putt bogey on the 18th hole Sunday kept Holliday from tying for second at 143, and a birdie on the final hole would have gotten him into a playoff. It was his second three-putt bogey in his final five holes.
"It was there; I didn't catch it," Holliday said. "I was playing pretty well coming into this tournament so I was hoping I could make a few birdie putts and make a run for it."
He birdied the first two holes Sunday to make the turn 2 under for the round, saved par after hitting his tee shot into the trees on 10, missed a short birdie putt on 11, bogeyed 12, birdied 13 with an 8-iron to 6 feet, bogeyed 14, and birdied the par-5 17th with a good wedge shot. He said he lipped out four birdie putts and a par putt in the first round.
"It's just confidence and confidence with the putter, and knowing I can win," said Holliday, who tees it up next in the 65th Donald Ross Junior in Pinehurst on Dec. 28-29. "It's just knowing these guys aren't that much better than I am, they're actually the same as I am. Hopefully I can go out there next tournament and go after them."
Moosa wins girls division
Madison Moosa of Charlotte, an eighth-grader who turned 15 on Dec. 2. won the girls division by seven strokes over Kelli Murphy of Elgin with a 5-under 68-71–139. "I've been working hard on my game, just trying to improve every tournament," Moosa said. "I've needed a couple wins to get my game going."
She won a Peggy Kirk Bell Tour Championship and another PKB Tour event earlier this year. She also won the Myrtle Beach Junior Shootout in April 2011 at Myrtle Beach National at 13.
Moosa has her own personal swing coach in Kathy Choi Rogers of Winston-Salem, N.C., who played at UCLA and was an assistant at Wake Forest. Rogers is raising a family and doesn't work at a golf course or academy.
Moosa made 10 birdies and an eagle over the two rounds. She has been working extensively on her short game and in the gym to get stronger and add distance off the tee. She estimates she's gained 30 yards off the tee in the past year.
"Coming down the stretch I knew I was close and was just trying to make good decisions," Moosa said.
Hole-in-one scored
Alex Paoloni of Cary, N.C., aced the Surf Club's 152-yard sixth hole with a 9-iron for his second ace and first in competition. The ball landed an inch to the right of a front-center pin, took a hop and spun back into the hole.
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- Game:
- Dokuro
- Genre:
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- Sub Genre:
- 2D Platformer
- Release Date (US):
- October 16th, 2012
- Release Date (UK):
- January 30th, 2013
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- GameArts
- Publisher:
- GungHo
- Rating:
- E [Everyone]
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About Dokuro
Dokuro is a puzzle/platform title starring the titular Skeleton hero, as he embarks on a quest to rescue a Princess whom he has fallen head over heels in love with. Dokuro must guide his beloved through various pitfalls and traps to escort her to safety.
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Dokuro is a charming platform title featuring a unique aesthetic, challenging levels and strong replay value. Just be prepared to die a lot.
We like
- The charming graphics and art style
- The Challenging and rewarding gameplay
- Lots of replay value
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- The Princess's AI is poor
- Combat feels limited compared to the rest of the game
- Dying a lot
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Dokuro is a 2D puzzle platform game which oozes charm and has almost a nostalgic feel. A PS Vita exclusive developed by Game Arts and published by GungHo, Dokuro features a protagonist who has fallen madly in love with a princess, who in turn has been captured by an evil monster. Where have we seen that before? Anyway, that's where the similarities to that particular game series end because Dokuro has a unique style and is a r...
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By Katie Dahlstrom
Herald Staff Writer
A trial date has been set in the case between the city of Clinton and a Clinton Municipal Transit Administration driver.
Yvonne Fortner is suing the city because she claims she was not paid more than $7,400 in wages for overtime she earned over a period of one year and four months. A pre-trial/settlement conference will be 1:30 p.m. Jan. 11 and the trial is set for 9 a.m. Feb. 5.
Fortner alleges the city is in breach of contract as set forth by the agreement between the city and Iowa and Local 888 of the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees that governs her employment with the city.
According to a lawsuit filed in Clinton County District Court in February, that contract states that an employee will be paid time and a half for all work performed in excess of eights hours a day, all work performed in excess of 40 hours a week and all work performed before or after any scheduled work shift. The agreement also stipulates that Fortner would be paid double time for all work performed on Sundays and holidays.
Fortner claims she worked 59 Sundays as well as days in excess of eight hours between the day she was hired, August 15, 2010 and Dec. 30, 2011 but was only paid her regular wage.
She also alleges the city is liable for unjust enrichment because it held the wages she claimed to be owed.
By the time Fortner filed the lawsuit, she claimed, it had been six months since she first demanded payment of the wages she was owed.
The city has since said the District Court is without jurisdiction in the case because Fortner failed to follow the grievance procedures set by AFSCME Local 888, according to court documents. Therefore, a document filed by Clinton City Attorney Jeff Farwell states, Fortner's claim should be dismissed.


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The Sacred Valley's most complete hotel: a mountain chalet-styled retreat with panoramic Andes views from every room and every angle. On more than 8 landscaped acres, it breathes an air of tranquility and relaxation. Unique among Sacred Valley hotels – most of which remain isolated in the valley, offering precious little for guests to do – it contains an extraordinary, full-service "Sacred Spa", a domed Planetarium & Observatory for stargazing in the massive Southern Hemisphere sky, and gourmet restaurant and bar. Casa Andina organizes a wide range of activities for both families and adventures, including trekking, mountain biking, white water rafting, visits to Andean markets and Inca ruins, and ceramics, textiles, yoga and cooking classes.
The 85 inviting, spacious rooms overlook the property's extensive gardens and feature either private balconies or sunny sitting areas. Equidistant between Urubamba and Ollantaytambo, in the Sacred Valley of Cusco, the hotel is perfectly positioned for easy access to the valley's abundant attractions and incomparable Inca ruins, including world-renowned Machu Picchu. Day trips to Maras, Moray, Pisac, and Ollantaytambo are easily managed and arranged by Casa Andina.
Very ample (32 m² / 339 sq. ft), warmly decorated and elegantly rustic, with thick white stone walls and wood-beam ceilings. Feature 2 full-size or 1 King beds and either balconies or a separate breakfast/sitting area, as well as carpeted or parquet wood floors & warm down bedding.
Extremely large (46 m² / 499 sq. ft) 2-story suites feature a downstairs living area and generous upstairs loft-style bedroom – from which views of the Sacred Valley and Andes mountains are spectacular. Suites have 2 TVs (both upstairs and downstairs), DVD player, King bed, Jacuzzi bathtubs and minibar.
This is a 1 bedroom unit with an Andean Jacuzzi. This Cottage offers butler service as well as caddies that can be used for the rooms. This Cottage is located in the upper part of the hotel, close to the Observatory.
This is a 2 bedroom unit consisting of one Superior and one Suite (two bedrooms).
There is also a shower located outside. This Cottage offers butler service as well as caddies that can be used for the rooms. This Cottage is located in the upper part of the hotel, close to the Observatory.
This is a 2 bedroom unit consisting of one Superior and one Senior Suite. This Cottage offers butler service as well as caddies that can be used for the rooms. This Cottage is located in the upper part of the hotel, close to the Observatory.
The gourmet restaurant – lauded by Peru's prestigious Summum guide – is one of the finest in Cusco region. It takes full advantage of the natural and agricultural bounty of the Sacred Valley – its grains, herbs and vegetables (including its famed giant corn and potatoes), and local river fish, meats and poultry. Unusual for a country hotel, it features top-notch service and an extensive list of wine and cocktails. Casually sophisticated, the restaurant is a soaring, light-filled space, with a wood-burning fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows, and impressive mountain views from virtually every table.
From the very beginning, the Sacred Valley climate, altitude and land changed it into the main pantry and relaxing environment of the Inca Empire. We can observe the best of Peru's cultivated corn in the Valley that is surrounded by the mountain range of Vilcabamba, crossed by the Vilcanota River, and is a land of fruit trees, vegetables and livestock breeding. The Urubamba Valley is one of the mayor archaeological sites in Peru including temples, platforms, canals, settlements, and burials. This region counts on a greatest biodiversity and ecological floors varying from Puna to Cloud Forest.
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A 47 percent decline in coal severance tax revenue in eastern Kentucky since July of 2011 has prompted the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy to renew its call for regional political and economic development leaders to develop a plan to diversify this region's economy and reduce its dependence on coal. One hopes that the rapid decline in coal mining in the eastern third of the state will inspire area leaders to finally get serious about finding ways to broaden our economy.
The 26th annual East Kentucky Leadership Conference — which will be April 26-27 in Middlesboro — will be an excellent opportunity for area political and economic development leaders to begin work on the type of economic plan that the KCEP says this region so greatly needs. Unfortunately, through the years, the annual conference of area leaders has done a lot of talking about this region's many problems, but with a few exceptions, there has been little evidence of developing actual programs and projects to solve those problems.
Maybe that can change this year. After all, one of the topics for Saturday's concurrent sessions at the conference is using the coal severance tax for "true economic development." Jason Bailey, research and policy director for MACED of which KCEP is a part, is a facilitator for that session, and the timing could not be better for it.
The facts are alarming. Eastern Kentucky has lost more than 4,000 coal mining jobs in the last year as mines throughout the region ceased operation. As a result, the amount of revenue produced by the coal severance tax in eastern Kentucky during the first three months of 2013 was 39 percent less than the revenue generated by the same tax in January, February and March of 2012.
The new data "should raise alarm among public officials about the longstanding need for an economic transition plan," the KCEP says in a new report. From April of 012 through March of this year, "eastern Kentucky generated only $154 million in coal severance revenue compared to $228 million during the same period in the previous year."
The report says 28 percent less coal was mined in eastern Kentucky than in 2011, KCEP reports. And the decline is likely to continue.
With Kentucky Power Co. planning to shut down at least one of two electric generators at its Big Sandy plant near Louisa, this region is on the verge of losing its largest and most dependable customer for coal. The closing will eliminate some of the best paying industrial jobs in Lawrence County, but it also will eliminate hundreds of jobs for coal miners and for truckers who transport the coal from the mines to the power plant. One would hope leaders in Louisa and Lawrence County are already discussing ways to deal with the closing of the Big Sandy plant.
KCEP is convinced this region has not used revenue from the coal severance tax wisely.
"When the coal severance tax was established in 1972, public officials should have dedicated most of its revenue to investments that could help transition coalfield economies as coal reserves decline," the KCEP said. "But for the most part, the coal severance tax hasn't been used for strategies to diversify the economy. A substantial portion of the tax has gone to the state's General Fund and to help coalfield local governments fix roads and pay for basic services.
"Only in 1992 was a portion dedicated to a fund established for economic development. But use of that fund has been limited to building industrial parks and sites, many of which have sat empty or seen outside businesses come and go after only a few years," it adds.
"In more recent budgets, the legislature has earmarked dollars that would otherwise go to the economic development fund for a wide variety of local projects and programs — from senior centers to fire trucks, water projects, ball fields and more — all without a broader plan for how those projects add up to a new economic future."
One of those projects in the new Ashland Community Kitchen in The Neighborhood, the name given the former Johnson's Dairy Building that is now the home for five nonprofit agencies that help this community's neediest residents. Boyd County and Lawrence County combined forces to fund the construction of the new Community Kitchen with funds from the coal severance tax. Like most of the other projects funded with the coal severance tax, KCEP says there is no question the Community Kitchen was needed and provides a valuable community service, but the Community Kitchen does nothing to diversify this region's economy and make it less dependent on coal.
Declining coal severance tax revenue will mean less money and more tough decisions for state and local governments, Earlier this year, the Kentucky General Assembly enacted a law that allows local governments that have experienced a decline of at least 25 percent in their coal severance tax revenue to shift funds from the economic development fund and local projects to fill holes in county budgets. While that many be the only way for some county governments to balance their budgets, it means less money for projects designed to diversify the region's economy.
In 2012, KCEP wrote a report calling for the state to create a permanent fund using a small share of coal severance tax dollars, following the lead of other natural resource-dependent states. "A permanent fund means a pool of financial resources that can pay dividends and make investments indefinitely through the long period it will take to diversify the economy." the report said. " Just as important as the fund is the need for a democratic planning body that can create and implement a sound economic transition strategy.
Declining coal severance tax funds no longer is just a theory, it's a fact. Dealing with that decline is a serious regional issue that should be discussed at the annual meeting of the area's top officials with the discussion evolving into a plan of action that is actually implemented.
Leaders of the region have talked for more than a quarter of a century. It's time to act.


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J.J. Jansen didn't have the smoothest path to the NFL, going from walk-on to undrafted free agent to being injured and traded.
Now, he finds himself as the leader of the Panthers' special teams.
But Jansen understands if fans don't know his name. He plays a position with little clout: long snapper.
For most of his childhood, Jansen only played baseball as a catcher and first baseman. It wasn't until his sophomore year at Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, Ariz., that he played football, when the long snapper job opened up on the varsity team.
Jansen's father played the same position in high school, and Jansen was intrigued by hometown Arizona Cardinals snapper Trey Junkin, so he gave it a shot. With his father's encouragement and a strong arm from years of baseball, the adjustment was easy.
He was so good, in fact, that he got serious looks from four schools before ultimately being a preferred walk-on at Notre Dame. And in his sophomore season against Southern California, he earned the starting job for good.
Jansen signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2008, and was supposed to be the team's long-term, long snapper. He won the starting job and was the only snapper on roster for the last five weeks of camp, but he hurt his knee covering a punt on the last play of the preseason and was placed on injured reserve.
"It was challenging," said Jansen after wrapping up Panthers minicamp last week. "It was psychologically very tough because I had been playing football, going back seven or eight years, and this was the first time I was sitting out, and it was the first time dealing with an injury."
The Packers informed Jansen on a Tuesday the following spring they would be releasing him at the end of the day if they didn't work out a trade. Tuesday came and went, and Jansen was still on the roster. It was two more weeks until then-Panthers general manager Marty Hurney called, giving Jansen the news that Carolina had traded a conditional draft pick for him.
"I still remember that call like it was yesterday because it was a second chance," said Jansen. "We had to figure out where Carolina was; we didn't know it was in Charlotte. But I was here by the next day starting with the offseason workouts."
Since coming to the Panthers, Jansen has found his niche. He's quiet on the field and says he takes more pride in the success of his kickers and punters than his own job.
Much of his success, he says, can be attributed to two of his former Panthers teammates and closest friends: Retired Panthers kicking legend John Kasay and punter Jason Baker.
"I don't think I'm still playing in the NFL if I hadn't been put with those two guys at that time," said Jansen. "They took skills that I had and turned me into a professional, and I always will be indebted to them."
That close connection presented a bit of a challenge for Jansen last year, the first season both mentors were not on the team. But he made the most of it.
With them gone, Jansen became the most veteran member of the special teams in training camp. He was working with then-rookie punter Brad Nortman and first-year kicker Justin Medlock.
"It was an opportunity for me to see what I could do," Jansen said. "I kind of stepped out of my apprenticeship. In some ways, I was a leader within our group, and I had a lot of fun because I felt their words and their actions speaking through me."
Carolina rewarded Jansen's consistency and skill last season with a four-year extension worth $3.6 million, giving him more job security than most snappers in the league. As a comparison, Dolphins Pro Bowler John Denney is only on a four-year $3 million deal.
Jansen, now in his fifth year with the Panthers, can call Charlotte home. He and his wife have settled in with their newborn baby boy, and his new contract should keep him in town through the 2015 season.
His strong work ethic isn't lost on coaches either, and they laud his approach to the low-profile job.
"He comes to work every day with the right attitude," said special teams coordinator Richard Rodgers. "He believes that his job is the most important job on the field, and he takes that attitude from the time he walks through the gates to when he leaves.
"I think that his teammates really respect the fact that he takes his job seriously."
For their own sake, the Panthers hope fans won't be hearing Jansen's name during the season because that likely means he botched a snap. But the team knows just how important the little-known player from Phoenix is.
"Every time he snaps the ball," said Rodgers.


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Florida Leases and Rental Agreements Laws
Lease and rental agreements are governed by state laws, which define limits on security deposits, time limits for the return of deposits, and other provisions. State laws also limit discrimination by landlords. Florida leases and rental agreement laws place no limits on the amount of security deposits, but prohibit all the same types of discrimination laid out in the federal Fair Housing Act.
The main provisions of Florida leases and rental agreement laws are listed in the table below. See FindLaw's Landlord Tenant Law section for additional articles and resources.
|Code Section
|83.04, 49; 760.23
|Terms of Leases
|Mere payment of rent is not construed as a renewal for the term; but if tenant holding over does so with written consent of landlord then it becomes a tenancy at will; otherwise tenancy at sufferance
|No limits on deposits; landlord may elect to (1) put deposit in non-interest bearing account; (2) hold in interest bearing account at either 75% of average rate or 5%; or (3) post a surety bond and pay tenant interest at 5%; landlord must tell tenant in 30 days which he's doing; must return deposit within 15 days
|No discrimination on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or religion; same as Fair Housing Act
|Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act Adopted?
Note: State laws are constantly changing -- contact a Florida landlord-tenant attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
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Schooling in Audio Engineering
Choosing an audio engineering school sounds like a pretty easy task, but did you know that there are a variety of ways to obtain your education and experience, as well as a number of job paths you can take when becoming an audio engineer? Believe it or not, you can actually become an audio engineer with very little schooling or experience, but it's important to know how far you want to take your career, and plan for the opportunity to continue your schooling later, if you should choose to do so.
Let's discuss the paths available to you to become an audio engineer. If you don't have a lot of time, or that much of a budget, then you may want to look into obtaining a certificate in audio engineering. This route typically takes no more than one year, and this program is offered at a variety of schools, as well as the option to study online. This method is kind of a fast track into the audio engineering field, offering you classes as well as on the job training with someone who has been in the field for quite a while.
Another option to consider is to work towards receiving your associate's degree. This will take you approximately 2 years to complete, and you can hope to learn a great deal more than you would earning only your certificate. Also, with more experience, you can expect to be making a higher salary in an entry level position.
To learn the most about your field of interest, as well as secure a comfortable financial future, you may want to look into working towards your Bachelor's Degree. This degree will typically take you 4 years to complete, with some specialty schools taking up to 5 years. Here you can expect to learn the most advanced methods and technologies associated with an audio engineering career, and you will also have much more of a selection when looking to begin your employment.
It is true that you can expect to make more with the higher degree that you obtain, it is important to also remember that the more school that you attend, the higher the costs of your education will be. After obtaining your certificate, you can always choose to attend more school, even part-time while you continue to work. Also, there are those individuals that are just not "cut out" for school. If this is you, then take comfort in knowing that an audio engineer can learn a lot just from on the job training. It may take you a bit longer to earn the same salary as those that have a Bachelor's degree, but you can obtain that level!
A career as an audio engineer can be a very exciting prospect, working in film, television, and commercials! It is good to know that there is an option out there for everyone to achieve this career goal!


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Changing China
Giant on the move
China's third-tier cities
Forget Beijing and Shanghai. If you want to see real China, go to some of the country's third tier cities.
They're fascinating, and I've been trying to go to as many as possible before leaving China for my next post. Places like Chifeng, Ulanhot, Ankang and Golmud.
Never heard of them? Not surprising.
The Lonely Planet and other guides for foreigners either give them a passing mention or ignore them totally.
Why I like going to these cities is still a bit of a mystery, even to me. I suppose it's for two reasons, and my friends think I'm crazy for it.


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ARED 3000 - Issues & Trends in Art Education
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The new Diamond standard in casual puzzle action is here! Diamond Twister 2 brings all the gem-swapping, color-matching fun back with 10 unique gameplay mechanics, new power-ups and depth. Journey across 8 exciting jet-set locations and meet intriguing characters along the way. You?ll face new challenges like obscuring mists and obstacles that alter how the diamonds fall. Thankfully, you can use the Time Freeze, Bombs, Twisters and more to help clear the screen in record time! And thanks to the new, easier-to-use touch controls, you'll be hooked like never before.
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Samuel "Reagan" Lettich
Tom and Monica Lettich have a new addition to their family, Samuel "Reagan." Reagan was born May 19, 2007, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. He weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces.
Reagan's siblings include brothers Skyler Baker, Noah Lettich and Jackson Lettich, and sister Peyton Baker.
Maternal grandparents are Sam and Earlene Best of Claremore. Paternal grandfather is Tom Lettich of Tulsa. Maternal great-grandmother is Thelma Reed of Claremore.
Reagan's whole family was present to welcome his birth.
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Justin and Micah Post welcomed daughter Kaygan Lyn to the world on April 14, 2007. Kaygan was born at Claremore Regional Hospital weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces, and measuring 18-1/2 inches.
Kaygan joins brother Cade, 21 months, to the family.
Maternal grandparents are Mike and Terri Owens of Claremore. Paternal grandparents are Randy and Patti Post of Claremore. Maternal great-grandparents are Tommy and JoAnn Orr of Claremore, and Dr. Harold and Mary Owens of Norman. Paternal great-grandparents are the late Philip and Effie Dunlap of Claremore, and the late Jack and Wahletka Post of Owasso.
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Acee has an older brother, Sonny, 18 months.
Maternal grandparents are Cletis and Gayle Satepauhoodle of Carnegie. Paternal grandparents Krit and Rise Proctor of Claremore.
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BillionGraves App Available for Android!Yesterday I received an email from the developers of BillionGraves announcing the release of their app for Android devices! Android Market and will soon be available to download in the Amazon App store. I downloaded the app but have not had the chance to use it yet in a cemetery. Perhaps that is what I will do tomorrow afternoon. In the email from BillionGraves they mentioned that not every Android device will be able to use the app. This is because not every Android device uses true GPS and therefore would not tag the photos with the proper coordinates. There is a blog post by BillionGraves that gives more information and a list of known devices that will and will not work properly with the app. Check out the list and see if yours is there. If you do not see your device on the list at all, test out the app and let them know. Have any of you out there had the chance to download the app on your Android device and take photos yet? Let me know how it works for you!
Billion Graves – Taking High Quality PhotosYesterday I posted quite a lengthy review on the new app and website Billion Graves. I had so much more to say about the app and I didn't want to write a whole novel in one posting, so I decided to break it up into small segments. Today I want to talk about some of the issues I have already seen with the new app and website having to do with the photos that are taken and possibly some suggestions on how both us as genealogists and photo takers can improve the photos uploaded to the website as well as some suggestions for the developers to help create a better product for us users. As most of you know, the new app and website Billion Graves is a way for users with iPhones (and Android devices soon) can travel to cemeteries, take photos of the headstones, and upload them to the website which can then be transcribed and made searchable to users. On Sunday when I was playing around with the website I was scrolling through the images that had not yet been transcribed and I ran into a few that I thought were perfect examples of some of the issues we are going to see with this new site. Let me first start out by saying I am not meaning to point out particular people with the photos or anything like that. I don't know who took these photos, nor does anyone else. I just want to give some good examples of headstones that cannot be transcribed either because of lighting on the headstone, objects covering the headstone, photos that are the back of headstones with no apparent names, and other similar problems. Phillip Trauring of the Blood and Frogs blog mentioned the other day about the issue with the website not supporting multiple languages. This may be a feature that will be added later, but for now headstones like these aren't able to be transcribed and therefor sit in the transcribing que for a long time. There are quite a few photos I saw where it is obvious the photographers did not read the instructions on taking photos. Yes, there are instructions on taking photos on the website. They are located here. Please read them! Also, when you are taking the photos, image if you were taking the photo for yourself and it was your ancestor's headstone you were taking. Would you want this picture for your scrapbook or research report? Can you read all the information on here? This is not a headstone, but a plaque talking about the cemetery its self. Right now there is no option to add photos of the cemetery its self like there is on Find A Grave. I am sure this person who took the picture had good intentions of uploading this to the website, but until there is an option to add additional pictures about the cemetery, I say we just stick to regular headstones with names on them. What do you thing? Comments? Suggestions? Okay, I am sure this picture was not meant to be uploaded to the website. To me this looks like an accidental photo or the person thought they would be funny and upload the lawn mowing guy. While I am on the topic of accidental photos, because there are a few more below, I think the developers need to take the "Auto Upload" feature off and make the default setting so you have to upload the photos by pressing "Upload" yourself. For those of you who have not used the app, when taking a photo, afterwards it shows you the photo you just took and asks you whether the picture is good or not. Obviously if you take a picture you did not mean to you say no, other wise when you say yes it will automatically upload it to the website. I don't want to see "oops" pictures on the website and I know you don't either. So, while the developers fix this (because it really does need to be fixed!) how about you go into your settings on the app and turn OFF the "Auto Upload" feature! This headstone overall looks really good. The lighting is fine, you can read all the words, but it is cut off. I know this isn't the end of the world, but I know there are many people like me who use the photos of headstones more than just for the information on them, but I use them when creating reports, scrapbooks, etc. People want the entire headstone in the picture. They don't want to use a headstone picture that is cut off to put in their family history book they have been working so hard on for many years. They want the best quality they can get. So please, make sure you get the whole headstone in the photo for the best picture! Did I mention there are instructions for you on the website? Here is the link (again). I cannot read the husband's full name. Can you? Photos like this the grass should have been swept off and what ever was blocking the headstone that created the shadow should have been moved. If objects can't be moved, get the photo from a different angle or a different time of day. I think I see someone's finger in the corner... Make sure your fingers and other objects to do get in the way of the camera. Also, I cannot read what this headstone says at all. The photo was taken from too far away. Get as close as you can to the headstone, but still making it so you get the whole thing in there. Of course there are going to be headstones where time has worn it away and photos cannot get the best picture. Here are a couple suggestions my dad and I came up with:
- Have a card that you can write the name on and have it beside the headstone in the picture. This will let others know what it says when they see the picture.
- Talk to the cemetery and see the name that used to be on the headstone.
Mobile Monday – Billion GravesFriday afternoon I was pretty excited when I received an email from AppTime, the same developers of MobileTree for iPhone and Android devices. AppTime announced a new app to help people take photos of headstones in cemeteries, automatically record the GPS data, and upload it to BillionGraves.com to be added to a searchable database. In their press release they talked about it being Memorial Day weekend here in the U.S. and I am sure they were wanting to release the app just in time for all those who would be visiting cemeteries over the weekend. Even though the app has only been out for a few days there have been quite the chatter about it on many blogs. Taneya from Taneya's Genealogy Blog wrote a great article on her thoughts and impressions of the app. Phillip Trauring from Blood and Frogs also posted a great article on his thoughts and impressions. Here in this post I am going to talk about some of the comments, concerns, suggestions and other chatter that people have been saying over the past few days. Let me first say, I do not believe the developers have completely gotten all the bugs out of the website and the app! This is very important to keep in mind because I have come across a LOT of things the past few days that have been very frustrating and confusing. I believe the developers wanted to get the app out Memorial Day weekend even though I do not believe they are working 100%. I want to give an overview of the app and how it works with the website, before I get too far, I first want to say that the developers are working on an Android version of the app for those of you out there wondering if they have plans for it. You can also read their blog post about the Android app. The app and website have a very simple concept. Those people with an iPhone (and soon Android) can visit a cemetery, take photos of the headstones and then upload them to BillionGraves.com. Once uploaded, the individual who took the photos or anyone else who wants to contribute can go online to the website and transcribe the information on the headstone. If you are familiar with FindAGrave.com the concept is very similar - create a database of headstones in cemeteries for genealogists to find. Some of you at this point might be wondering why you are required to use and iPhone to take the photos rather than just any digital camera. One of the main points that sets this new website apart from FindAGrave is the ability to see on a map exactly where in the cemetery the headstone is. By using an iPhone (or Android when available) the phone records the GPS location of where the photo was taken. So, the main concept of this app and website is to see where a headstone is located in a cemetery. Now, into more detail about how the apps works, its pros and cons, and some suggestions I have already heard from fellow users and critics. When first downloading the app is asks you to enter your login information. You can either register directly on the app or you can register on the website BillionGraves.com. After registration and logging into the app a popup window will ask you if the app can Once logged in, the app takes you to your dashboard, showing your profile picture, which you can set on the website, and your stats on how many cemeteries you have visited and headstones you have uploaded. As you can see from the screenshot below I have visited one cemetery and have uploaded 9 headstone photos. To view cemeteries near you, click on the cemeteries button on the bottom. This will show you the top 3 cemeteries near your current location. It appears you can also view other cemeteries within about 25 miles of your location by clicking on the More... button below the cemeteries shown. If there also a cemetery you know of that is not in the list you can add it directly from the app. The far left button on the bottom is the camera. Once you click that the camera screen comes up with a very simple interface. There is a button to actually take the photo and a button to go back to the previous screen. There is also a little indicator by the back button, but I am not sure exactly what this is. The indicator has said anywhere between Great with five little bars to Poor with two little bars. Again, I am not sure exactly what this is because you can't click it at all. I am assuming it is an indicator on the light quality or something similar. You can take photos either in portrait or landscape mode. You can rotate images you have taken yourself on the app and you can rotate any images that are on the website whether you took them or not. Those are the features and overview of the app, now onto using the website to transcribe, search, and learn more about BillionGraves. The website has been one of the most frustrating things about this whole thing for me. I know I am not the only one who has had problems with it because I have heard from a number of others who have had the same issues. First, once you register it tells you to check your email for a confirmation email. It was about 4 or 5 hours after I registered that I finally received the email. I was still able to log into the website without clicking the confirmation link, but I know others have not had the same luck. I emailed the developers about this and they said they would look onto the delay of the confirmation emails. I also had an issue with not being able to log in Saturday morning. It was telling me my email and password did not match, which I knew that not to be the case, but either way I clicked the Login Help link and had an email sent to me to change my password. This email again took about 4-5 hours to finally get to me, so in the meantime I could not log into the website - very frustrating! When the email finally came through it was actually in my spam box, so if some of you are not seeing your confirmation or password change emails, check your spam box! My sister in-law also had the same issue yesterday afternoon when she tried to log in at my house. - developers, please fix this!! - Alas, Sunday as I tried to log in, I put in my email and password and clicked Login and nothing happened - no error, no message. Nothing. I then tried to log in using Firefox rather than Google Chrome and it worked... Yesterday Chrome worked for me and now today it isn't? What's up with that? So, if any of you are having troubles logging into the website using Chrome, try using Firefox. Also take note I am using a Mac - this shouldn't be an issue, but you never know. One of the issues I have heard multiple times from people is the issue of uploading multiple images that are for one person. There are many headstones that have writing on more than one side. Many headstones have the individuals names on the front and spouses or children on the back. Genealogists want anything and everything on a headstone that can give us hints and clues towards a person's life. Knowing spouses and children are incredibly important. How is Billion Graves going to address this issue? On Find A Grave you are able to upload multiple photos for one person. This is something Billion Graves needs to figure out. Any ideas? What about the issue of duplicate headstones? There is currently no way of knowing if a headstone in a cemetery has already been photographed unless you go onto the website and check first. But, what if you are at the cemetery already? You can't search the database using the app. Search feature for individuals is only available on the website. This is a feature I would like to see on the app - search for individuals. Phillip from Blood and Frogs suggested that they might use the GPS coordinates to help prevent duplicates, but I don't think this could work. The iPhone (and I'm sure Android) don't have that accurate of GPS in order to do that. One example of the GPS issue I found while taking pictures on Saturday - When I went to the cemetery just a few blocks away I wanted to quickly test out the app. All the headstones I took are not related to me, but rather I wanted to get a good feeling for the app. To view the photos I am going to talk about and the issues I found you can visit the Taylorsville Memorial Park Cemetery I visited. All the photos currently there were taken by me. When I took the photos I wanted a good variety of locations around the cemetery rather than just taking a bunch of them in a line. By looking at the map below it appears these headstones were in the backyard of the person who lives next to the cemetery. The little blue icon shows supposed location of the headstones. I was NOT in the backyard of that person taking photos. Why did my phone record that location of ALL the photos I took? Is this an issue with the app? Is this an issue with me phone? Below is an image of the approximate locations of all 9 photos I took. Again, these aren't the exact locations, but they are very close (compared to the one location the app recorded). The red dots are the locations of the headstones. As you can see from the image, I got quite a variation on headstone locations to test out the app, but it apparently did not work too well. Again, is this an app issue? Phone issue? Could it even be an issue with cell phone service provider? I ask about the cell phone provider because in the U.S. AT&T and Verizon are the two carriers who carry the iPhone. Having been on each service in the past I know that one service tends to have better service and reception and so I am wondering if the service provider might provide better GPS coordinates when taking pictures than the other. Here is another example of this: When the app was originally announced, the only cemeteries that actually had photos in them were the Alpine Cemetery and Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Utah. I am assuming that these are the cemeteries that the developers live by and used them for tests. Their photos seemed to geocode the photos just fine. Then, I noticed on Sunday that there were more photos in Riverton Cemetery in the south end of Salt Lake Valley. Obvious someone in the area learned about the app and used it on Saturday/Sunday. Their photos seemed to work with the geocoding as well. What if these three people who took the photos in these cemeteries were on one service provider (with better reception/service for geocoding) and I am on the other? I don't know if this could be a factor, but it makes sense to me. Other then my scenario above, I am not sure why my photos didn't geocode like they were supposed to and others did. Has anyone else had any problems like this when trying to take photos using the app? This post is already quite long and I apologize to those of you who don't like reading extremely long posts. I have much more to talk about this new app and website, but I will break the rest of it out into a number of days throughout the week. Hopefully this will make it so I don't loose interest of people because the articles are too long. I am hoping people will comment on these issues, but more importantly, contact the developers and let them know issues you find and suggestions you have. The more ideas and feedback they get, the better the app can be! I really do believe this app could be great, but I realize there are many bugs and additions that could be added. Hopefully the developers can get a good idea of what its user want and be able to accomodate. I totally understand that programming and developing is not something you do overnight, so while these changes and suggestions are taken into consideration, it is best for us all to be patient and continue to give them great feedback! Look forward to more posts on this topic throughout the week!
Billion Graves – New iPhone App for CemeteriesI am really excited about the following announcement of a new iPhone app for taking pictures in cemeteries! I already downloaded the app and am going to try it out tomorrow! I'm sure this will also be the app I feature on Monday's Mobile Monday post. This announcement is just in time for Memorial Day here in the U.S. The following announcement was written by AppTime:
PROVO, Utah – May 26, 2011 – Memorial Day is coming soon, and AppTime (http://www.apptime.com), the group behind the family history app MobileTree (http://www.mobiletree.me), has a new project they're thrilled to share. It's calledBillionGraves.com, it's as ambitious a project as the word "billion" makes it sound, and they want you to take it with you to the cemetery this Memorial Day.
"It's a huge opportunity for everyone in family history," says Rob Moncur, the head developer for the BillionGraves.com website. "We want people from all over the world to be able work together and pool resources so everyone can find the ancestors they're looking for."
BillionGraves.com aims to be the largest repository of headstone records, images, and locations in the world. This will give family historians access to previously undocumented information that can further their genealogical research. The site is built with these researchers in mind, and its structure is inherently collaborative. The first step in the BillionGraves process is to have iPhone users download the BillionGraves camera app and take it with them to local cemeteries—hopefully at times when they would already be going, like on Memorial Day. Those people snap quick pictures of the cemetery's headstones, and the app uploads the photos to BillionGraves.com. The photos are tagged using the iPhone's location services so the exact location of each grave is recorded. Once the photos are on BillionGraves.com, anyone with a BillionGraves account—whether they have an iPhone or not—can transcribe the records on the headstones and make them easily searchable. Then anyone can search for their ancestors and find not only the information recorded on headstones, but also see the headstones and the exact locations of ancestors' final resting places. Those records, formerly undocumented and hard to access, open up to family historians worldwide. "This is something anyone in the world can access and participate in," says Curtis Tirrell, AppTime's CEO. "Everyone has unique access to their local cemeteries. You have access to someone's ancestor, access they may not be able to get alone. We're creating a way for everyone to help other family history researchers and remove problems of distance." The BillionGraves crew is excited about the prospects for BillionGraves.com, but they all know that they need the family history community to back them in their endeavor. "We don't know where all the cemeteries in the world are," says Moncur. "There are cemeteries that aren't plotted on any maps, and we can't go out and find those. But people know where they are. All those people need to do is let us know and snap as many pictures as they can. We want to make that process simple and easy, which is why we're releasing the app and launching the website right before Memorial Day. Lots of people will be going to cemeteries anyway. We just want them to do a little something extra while they're telling stories about great-grandpa, and that extra will help people all over the place." To learn more about the BillionGraves.com project and what you can do to help, visit http://BillionGraves.com or http://billiongraves.blogspot.com (the project's blog) and, if you have an iPhone, download the BillionGraves Camera app. The app is free May 25-June 1. After that it will cost $1.99 to ensure only responsible users download it.