text: tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61574186799447996912014-10-06T22:55:28.354-04:00Bruised FancyThis blog is intended to give me a place to comment on things which strike my fancy, hence the title. Being a software geek, many of these items will be of a technical nature.Rodhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-90363639085281975552013-03-17T23:32:00.001-04:002013-03-17T23:32:06.171-04:00Sharing dataThese days I split my computing time between a desktop computer at work, a desktop computer at home, a tablet device, and a smartphone. Frequently I find myself wanting to save data in the form of a bookmark, a link to a web pace, or a note on one of these devices to access later on others. Fortunately, there are a number of applications which make this easy. Here are the applications I've Rodhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-83350063925966111192013-02-09T17:06:00.001-05:002013-02-09T17:06:17.008-05:00Windows development toolsIt's no secret that given my own choice, I'd abandon the use of Windows PCs altogether. However it's a sad fact of life that many of development tools I need to use at work are commercial Windows based tools. In order to make using a Windows PC on a daily basis more bearable, I add the following tools. An unmodified Windows PC is almost unusable to me these days. I've no idea how anyone can Rodhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-91814209449518309602013-01-27T01:06:00.001-05:002013-01-27T01:06:45.412-05:00Using grep in vimOne of the things I like about Vim (and vi) is the ability to invoke Unix utilities to manipulate text in ways that might be hard or impossible with just the regular editor commands. It's definitely written with the Unix Philosophy in mind. One thing I do frequently while debugging problems is to add log messages with a distinct pattern so I can find them easily in the log file. For purposes ofRodhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-86363203496675544662013-01-20T22:17:00.001-05:002013-01-20T22:17:52.393-05:00Unix tool: xargsOne of the reasons I like Unix style operating systems so much is the Unix Philosophy. One of the principles is it's better to include a bunch of small, fast tools which can be combined together to accomplish a variety of tasks than it is to build large special purpose tools which are complicated to use. One of my favorite of these Unix tools is xargs. What xargs is good at is taking a bunch Rodhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-16186639421350699772013-01-15T20:38:00.001-05:002013-01-15T20:38:05.593-05:00Portable toolsHaving written software on a variety of development systems including Sun workstations, Windows PCs, Linux PCs, and Macs, I've never regretted the decision to choose easily portable tools for use in my daily work. By doing so, I learn a tool once and am able to use it regardless of what type of development system I am given at a new company. I also have a preference for free software. In the Rodhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-30246182426375682332013-01-13T19:41:00.001-05:002013-01-13T19:41:17.183-05:00Loss of a friendLast week, our dog passed away while we were at work. Talking to people about it on more than a superficial level is hard because it's difficult to talk about without getting emotional. I was resigned to leaving my feelings bottled up until a friend sent me a link to a blog post by one of my favorite authors, Neil Gaiman. Neil lost his dog recently as well. His eloquent words resonated so Rodhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-37505905952096242022012-04-15T16:43:00.000-04:002012-04-15T16:47:08.313-04:00Long hoursFor years I've been subscribing to Jack Ganssle's excellent newsletter, The Embedded Muse. It's a must read for anyone working with embedded systems. It's also very good as a general resource for engineers who work with any type of hardware or software. If you're a software or hardware engineer, I urge you to take a look at a few back issues and then sign up for the free newsletter. The Rodhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-52615576376658821912012-03-25T16:12:00.001-04:002012-03-25T16:12:18.553-04:00Golden age of nerdsIt suddenly struck me today that nerds today have it much easier than nerds of my generation. It's easy to feed unconventional tastes in books, comics, music, TV, movies, food, beer, etc than it's ever been before. It struck me as I was having a very enjoyable but quiet lunch by myself (thanks to a last minute cancellation by a friend who wasn't feeling well) at my favorite craft brew Rodhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-5165880597634353892012-01-21T14:56:00.001-05:002012-01-21T14:57:59.570-05:00Advice for the family tech support person (or mechanic)An acquaintance of mine has been roped into providing computer tech support for a family friend and is entirely too polite to complain about the situation to the correct people to prevent a reoccurrence. I've got friends who are mechanics or at least very mechanically inclined who face similar problems in their field.Hearing about the headaches associated with this has brought back memories of Rodhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-16266731245106801212010-08-07T21:44:00.004-04:002010-08-07T22:06:30.506-04:00iPhone/iPod Touch databasesOne of the many things I use my iPod Touch for is to store databases of information I want access to on the go such as books I have, books I'm on the lookout for, car maintenance histories, etc. Bento fits the bill nicely for my purposes and there's a Mac version which allows you to synchronize your databases between a Mac desktop or laptop and your mobile device.It's a full featured database Rodhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-54104007126663935902009-09-16T21:19:00.004-04:002009-09-16T21:49:37.701-04:00iPod Touch updateI'm relieved to report my enthusiasm for the iPod Touch as a replacement for the long line of Palm PDAs continues unabated. This little device continues to amaze me.I managed to find this very useful article which helped me get secondary calendars in Google Calendar syncing with the iPod Touch. That was really the last piece of the PDA puzzle I needed to solve.Tonight I downloaded the free Rodhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-6474716321967632302009-08-26T23:57:00.007-04:002009-08-27T00:46:15.439-04:00Life after PalmI've finally settled upon using my iPod Touch as the best PDA replacement device for my Palm. Having used Palm PDAs since I bought my first one at the employee price working for U.S. Robotics in 1996, I've come to rely heavily on a number of key applications to keep my life organized. Fortunately the iPhone application market has matured to the point that I could easily find replacements for Rodhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-90732548658572234472009-06-25T22:14:00.004-04:002009-06-25T22:51:11.719-04:00e-audiobooks rock!For a long time I've been listening to audiobooks to make commuting or exercise more bearable. Our local library used to have a great selection of audiobooks on cassette. The last time I checked, they were slowly transitioning to CD based audiobooks. I never borrowed a book in that form as they only seemed to stock recent bestsellers and I don't find most recent books as engrossing as some of Rodhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-52362211184617955782009-06-25T21:45:00.007-04:002009-06-25T22:52:16.357-04:00one blind mouseMy old bluetooth mouse, a Logitech which I really loved, recently developed a problem which caused it to skip erratically. Needless to say this served to annoy me greatly. I finally got fed up with the problem and being a bit reluctant to get another mouse which might fail prematurely, purchased a Microsoft Notebook Mouse 5000 (see image above) instead. The new mouse is smaller than the Rodhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-39892855653239139292009-06-09T23:09:00.003-04:002009-06-09T23:26:24.612-04:00Less than perfectIn case anyone thinks I'm one of the Apple fanboys oblivious to their shortcomings, I'll disclose my top pet peeve about Macs. Their default HFS file system is case insensitive. This can cause problems for software engineers like me as some engineers use the file extension .C for C++ source code (I prefer .cpp myself) and .c for C source code. It's not out of the question to want to have Rodhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-67430774316277339472009-06-05T00:14:00.002-04:002009-06-05T00:28:52.374-04:00Happy 40th birthday to my favorite OSUnix celebrates its 40th anniversary this summer. This article from ComputerWorld recounts the history of the world's most productive OS.Not a week goes by that I'm not somehow reminded of just how powerful Unix is. Treating all devices as files was brilliant. Being able to combine command line utilities via I/O redirection gives an amazing amount of power and flexibility to the Unix/Linux Rodhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-70763613706290586132009-05-04T08:20:00.003-04:002009-05-04T08:36:48.339-04:00XnView proves handyOne complaint my wife had was after the data restoration I spent much of the weekend on, all of her photos ended up with yesterday's date. This causes her problems locating photos because while she can typically remember the approximate date when she took a picture, she always can't recall for certain what she named the directory. Recently she's taken to my simple approach of prefacing the Rodhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-84189233113053183552009-05-04T08:10:00.003-04:002009-05-04T08:17:28.247-04:00Windows data recoveryLast night while poking about the web in my typical pseudorandom fashion, I found a new tool which may help prepare for the next time Windows decides not to boot. TestDisk is a tool designed to run under multiple OSes which can perform lots of handy data recovery functions including repairing and restoring an NTFS boot sector.It turns out it's already available on the System Rescue CD I've been Rodhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-84073618102937366942009-05-03T21:16:00.004-04:002009-05-04T08:08:18.462-04:00Windows strikes againDespite the fact I made the switch to a Mac about 6 years ago, Windows still manages to be a thorn in my side from time to time. Yesterday morning my wife discovered that her XP laptop which had been working Friday night had decided not to boot. What was even more entertaining was it decided to display a completely blank screen so there was no clue what was causing the boot to fail. What's Rodhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-1690491604326541652009-04-20T23:47:00.003-04:002009-04-20T23:59:22.758-04:00Apple makes switching phones incredibly easyOne of the things I've always dreaded about switching phones the laborious process of entering the phone numbers of friends and family members. I've got all those in my Mac Address Book so why can't I sync it straight to my phone? I've gotten used to doing so with my Palm Centro but wasn't sure it was easily accomplished using my old Razr. Apple comes to the rescue again. It turns out they'veRodhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-9675304553376183122009-04-12T22:57:00.006-04:002009-04-12T23:27:41.635-04:00A farewell to PalmsThe phone portion of my Palm Centro has been slowly dying for the past few months. The signal strength varies wildly over time. Occasionally I'll look at the Centro's status display and see the full 4 bars indicating a strong signal. Minutes later at the same location it may show a single bar or worse yet, the dread "SOS Service Only" message. A visit to Google indicates that this is a very Rodhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-61395188587744164162009-03-28T15:45:00.003-04:002009-03-28T16:13:17.044-04:00FAT32 sucks!I'm doing my monthly offsite backups and am seriously frustrated by the limitations of the FAT32 file system again. FAT32 is something of a de facto standard since most external hard drives and USB flash storage devices come pre-formatted with FAT32. However FAT32 carries with it the limitation that the size of an individual file may not grow beyond 4 GB. Many backup programs don't handle thisRodhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-17218621461031391512009-03-28T00:19:00.002-04:002009-03-28T00:47:21.544-04:00Vim continues to amaze meEvery time I think I've learned all of Vim's tricks, it manages to surprise me with some new feature. There are two things I've discovered recently which have made it more enjoyable to use.The first is Vim's ability to edit files on remote systems which can be reached via scp or ftp. Since I frequently need to edit files on embedded Linux systems which don't have X11 installed, this feature is Rodhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-83773757660815694402009-02-28T22:13:00.003-05:002009-02-28T22:31:41.280-05:00Python is slowly winning me overI've been learning Python at work and I have to admit that it's slowly winning me over.I was skeptical at first. I've been a low level programmer (firmware, diagnostics, operating systems, device drivers, etc) for most of my lengthy career. A mixture of C and assembly language has served me well for most of that time with a little shell scripting thrown in for good measure. When I started my Rodhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157418679944799691.post-69429797828573608212009-01-25T17:23:00.004-05:002009-01-25T18:16:14.109-05:00The Neuros OSD is so cool!I just watched part of the first recording from the Neuros OSD (a Linux based DVR) my wife got me for Christmas. What a cool little device! I'm serious about the little part... it's only about 5.5 inches square and just 1.25 inches tall. Just check out the image. The device itself isn't much bigger than the small remote included. It records programs onto SD or compact flash cards. There's Rodhttp://email@example.com


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Spotlight: Faculty & Staff Support Staff Conference Draws More Than 200 On March 3 more than 200 support staff from area colleges and universities met at The Inn at Ohio Northern University for the ninth Annual Support Staff Conference. Northwest Ohio International Affairs Consortium ONU faculty and students from the Department of History, Political Science and Justice will take part in the second annual conference of the Northwest Ohio International Affairs Consortium March 19 and 20 at Tiffin University. Schul Makes Presentations Dr. James Schul, assistant professor of education, was one of the presenters at the International Society for the Social Studies annual conference at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Fla., on Feb. 26. Nutter Publishes Article Paul Nutter, associate professor of technology, is coauthor of an article published in the March 2010 issue of Manufacturing Engineering Magazine, a publication of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Grants Received The Martha Holden Jennings Foundation has awarded an $18,570 grant to Ohio Northern University thanks to the efforts of Dr. Dennis De Luca, associate professor of biological sciences. Honda of America Manufacturing has awarded Ohio Northern University a $5,000 grant to support the 2010 U.S. - Japan Camp thanks to the efforts of Dr. Rob Alexander Learn to Swim Classes Registrations are now being accepted for swim classes for ages 4-12. Relay For Life For the sixth year on the Ohio Northern University campus, walkers will go around the clock to benefit the battle against cancer during the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. Law to Celebrate 125th Anniversary Ohio Northern University's College of Law celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2010. To commemorate this landmark event, the law school will host a series of events, distinguished speakers, special dedications, alumni events and symposia. back to top
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Ah Halloween. The time of year for adorable trick-or-treaters, more than a month's worth of fun sized candies and grown women taking advantage of the one night they can dress similar to a stripper and not get judged. I'm all for cute costumes, but these take it a little too far.
Here are 7 costumes that will definitely cause some stares.
The Straight Jacket
Good luck trying to do..anything while wearing this thing
Bert and Ernie
You will never look at these innocent childhood characters the same after you've seen their plastic faces cut in half and set just north of gigantic "valleys"
The Real Estate Agent
Chinese Takeout
Didn't Victoria Secret just get slammed for doing something similar? The chopsticks and fortune cookie hat are stereotyping at its worst
Babe the Blue Ox
Unless you are in Minnesota, nobody will understand this mythical costume
I want to meet the girl that says, "I really want to be corn for Halloween"
PEE-YOUUU! Not cool.
What other ridiculous costumes have you come across?
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Atlanta, Ga. – Marymount University women's swimming's Anna Macedonia competed at the 2011 AT&T Winter National Championships, hosted by Georgia Tech over the weekend. Macedonia placed 111th overall in the 100 backstroke and posted a top-10 NCAA Division III time in the event.
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The reigning Capital Athletic Conference Swimmer of the Year, Macedonia has already garnered a pair of CAC Swimmer of the Week accolades as a senior this season. She holds the league's top-time this year in the 100 backstroke, second-best times in the 200 backstroke, 200 IM and 400 medley relay and is tied for third in the 200 breaststroke.
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Netflix Reviews that you read on the web about their Free coupon code, promo code and discounts are not all that bad. Some are fairly accurate, admittedly quite a few are just publicity write-ups for a product and the rest of them are nothing more than useless pieces of information that dot the vast world of the web. But you just need to look harder find something decent reviews of a product or a service. Relying on Netflix reviews is a perfect example. Once can find a whole lot of reviews about Netflix online. Almost all contain the same information. Netflix is an online DVD store that offers very inexpensive DVDs for rent and delivers them directly at your doorstep. This is practically the gist of reviews on the web about Netflix. To some degree one cannot totally blame the people who write those stuff since everything they say is the truth.
Netflix is a company that has been around now for more than a decade. The concept of the service the company wanted to offer was very new back then. First, the internet was not as reliable and as fast ten years ago compared to day. Second, people are still stuck to the idea that physical presence like actual stores where you can walk into and do some window shopping is still the best way to go. Third, the whole thing of ordering online and having the DVDs delivered was a fairly new concept and like anything new, people just don't warm up to it quickly and sometimes not too well. But Netflix has proven the skeptics wrong and for more than a decade continue to grow as a company that offers quality service.
Proof of Netflix's success is the more than 15 million and still growing number of subscribers. The company has carved a solid reputation through excellent after sales support, on time deliveries, a vast movie collection and great overall service. Netflix also offers those free trial things that you often see on services and products being offered on the web. This is a good opportunity to test the services of Netflix and see if the whole online video rental is the one for you.
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Enjoy the best Seattle events, festivals, and things to do in March 2015 with this calendar of events.
Events are listed by starting date, and all dates are confirmed. Mileage is from Westlake Center in downtown Seattle, Washington.
Musical theater
March 1, 2015 (begins Feb. 5)
0.3 miles SECarousel features the beautiful songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein at 5th Avenue. Discount tickets.
Arctic science days
March 1, 2015 (begins Feb. 27)
1 mile NWLearn about the Arctic and Antarctic from scientists at Polar Science Weekend, which features activities, demonstrations and exhibits at Pacific Science Center.
Golf and travel show
March 1, 2015 (begins Feb. 27)
1.5 miles southSeattle Golf & Travel Show has more than 200 exhibitors at CenturyLink Field Event Center.
Bike show
March 1, 2015 (begins Feb. 28)
1.5 miles southCheck out the vendors of bikes, bike gear, travel accessories, and fitness equipment at the Seattle Bike Show (formerly Seattle Bike Expo) at CenturyLink Field Event Center. New management in 2015.
NW Outdoor Adventure Expo
March 1, 2015 (begins Feb. 28)
1.5 miles southNorthwest Outdoor Adventure Expo is for outdoor enthusiasts and features a zip line, rock climbing wall, demo pool for kayaks, and tons of outdoor gear at CenturyLink Field Event Center.
Bluegrass festival
March 1, 2015 (begins Feb. 26)
11 miles eastWintergrass includes 30 acts on four stages, plus workshops and impromptu jams in Bellevue.
Sewing fair
March 1, 2015 (begins Feb. 26)
36 miles southShop 400 booths or attend seminars at the Sewing and Stitchery Expo at the fairgrounds in Puyallup.
Amazing acrobatics
March 1 - 22, 2015 (begins Jan. 29)
15 miles eastCirque du Soleil performs its colorful acrobatic show Kurios – Cabinet of Curiosities at Marymoor Park.
Restaurant discounts
March 1 - 31, 2015 (except Fri. & Sat.)
Seattle & Eastside locationsLocal restaurants offers special deals on three-course meals during Dine Around Seattle. Repeats in Nov.
March 4 - 7, 2015 (begins Feb. 21)
1 mile NWSeattle Opera performs Handel's Semele about an unsophisticated but ambitious maiden who journeys outside her comfort zone to the rarified realm of the "beautiful people" in McCaw Hall. Discount tickets.
Wine festival
March 6 - 7, 2015
19 miles southEnjoy live music, taste wines from 25 state wineries, and sample local food at Poverty Bay Wine Festival in the historic Landmark Event Center in Des Moines.
Dinosaur day
March 7, 2015
4 miles NETalk to paleontologists about dinosaurs and fossils at the annual Dino Day at the UW Burke Museum.
Arts center bash
March 7, 2015
6 miles SWYoungstown Thrive has family-friendly activities, kids' music, aerial performances, and snacks from 6 to 9 p.m., followed by an adult dance party with DJs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center.
Science and engineering fair
March 7, 2015
12 miles eastView high school science projects and watch scientists award prizes at the Central Sound Regional Science & Engineering Fair at Bellevue College Gymnasium. Free to watch.
Kids' art day
March 7, 2015
19 miles southKids create hands-on art projects for one flat fee at Kent Kids' Arts Day in Kent Commons.
Dog show
March 7 - 8, 2015
1.5 miles southThe 75th annual Seattle Kennel Club All Breed Show, Obedience, Rally and Agility Trials attract 13,000 spectators and 2,000 dogs competing for awards at CenturyLink Events Center.
Dollhouse & miniature show
March 7 - 8, 2015
13 mile southSeattle Miniature Show has 45 vendors at the DoubleTree Suites, Southcenter.
Mussel festival
March 7 - 8, 2015
103 miles northPenn Cove MusselFest has chowder tasting, boat tours, mussel-eating competitions, and children's activities in Coupeville on Whidbey Island. Free.
Quilt show
March 13 - 15, 2015
33 miles NEMore than 4000 visitors will admire 500 quilts and shop at the Quilters Anonymous Annual Quilt Show at Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe.
Birding festival
March 13 - 15, 2015
110 miles northWings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival celebrates migratory birds that flock to the pristine coastal area near Blaine. Free expert speakers, exhibits, and kids' activities. Guided field trip is $5.
Saint Patrick's parade
March 14, 2015
0 milesSt. Patrick's Day Parade goes north on 4th Avenue from Jefferson Street to the Seattle Center.
St. Patrick's run - Kirkland
March 14, 2015
11 miles NEThe 5K Kirkland Shamrock Run begins at Kirkland Marina Park with special groups for dogs, strollers, and walkers, and ends with a party at Wilde Rover.
Irish Festival
March 14 - 15, 2015
1 mile NWIrish music, singing, dancing, films, vendors, and children's activities await you at the Irish Festival in Seattle Center Armory. Free.
Doll and teddy bear show
March 14 - 15, 2015
36 miles southShop for dolls, bears, and miniatures at Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Show in the Pavilion Building at the Puyallup Fairgrounds. Repeats in June & Oct.
Jewish film festival
March 14 - 22, 2015
multiple locationsThe Seattle Jewish Film Festival celebrates Jewish and Israeli life, culture, history, artists, and filmmaking. Opening night festivities.
St. Patrick's run - Seattle
March 15, 2015
1 mile NWWear a zany costume for the 5K St. Patrick's Day Dash that goes from Seattle Center to Aurora Bridge and back, and then head to the giant beer garden. Leprechaun Lap is a 1K dash for kids 10 and younger.
Comedy and variety acts
March 19 - April 12, 2015
Seattle locationsThe Moisture Festival is billed as the world's largest comedy/variety festival. Most of the 50 shows are at Hale's Palladium and Broadway Performance Hall. The 3 p.m. shows are suitable for families.
Jazz bands
March 20, 2015
0.3 mile NETop bands from five local high schools wow the audience in Paramount Theatre at Hot Java Cool Jazz.
Citizen University
March 20 - 21, 2015
1 mile NWJoin 500 people of all political persuasions at Citizen University, a one-day conference where you'll learn the skills to become a more powerful citizen, and great leaders will inspire you to take action, in the Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center.
Women's show
March 20 - 22, 2015
1.5 miles southThe annual Northwest Women's Show features seminars on health and finance, fashion shows, cooking demonstrations, and hundreds of vendors at CenturyLink Field Event Center.
Distillery tasting
March 21, 2015
27 miles NEMeet local distillers, taste their products, sample food, hear music, and order cocktails at Snohomish on the Rocks at Thomas Family Farm.
Tacoma mud run
March 21, 2015
32 miles southCombine mud, trail running, obstacles, and adventure at the 3-mile Mud Run in Tacoma's Swan Creek Park. (Website may say March 22 but date is March 21.)
Scottish bagpipes & dance
March 21, 2015
37 miles southListen to Scottish pipes and drums, wear the tartan of a Scottish clan, enjoy Scotch at the open bar, or join Scottish Highland dancing, at the Tartan Ball at the Puyallup Fairgrounds Pavilion.
Mini maker fair
March 21 - 22, 2015
1 mile NWSeattle Mini Maker Faire celebrates technology, innovation, creativity, and learning. Young children need supervision due to moving parts, electricity, and fire, at Experience Music Project (EMP).
Vegetarian food festival
March 21 - 22, 2015
1 mile NWTaste samples; see cooking demonstrations, and browse cookbooks at Vegfest 2015 in Exhibition Hall at Seattle Center.
French festival
March 22, 2015
1 mile NWFrench Fest is a celebration of French-speaking cultures that includes live music, theater and dance performances, food, games, and fun activities in the Armory at Seattle Center. Free.
Literary festival
March 24 - 29, 2015
1 mile eastThe festival called Authors, Publishers and Readers of Independent Literature (APRIL) actually happens in March. Hear funny/serious/provocative readings by independent writers on Capitol Hill. Free.
Tribal belly dance festival
March 25 - 29, 2015
1 mile NWCues and Tattoos offers workshops and performances of tribal belly dance at and near Seattle Center.
Wine party
March 26, 2015 (7 p.m.)
1 miles NWTaste 90 of Washington's best wines with appetizers at the Red & White Party at Aqua on Pier 70.
Comic book convention
March 27 - 29, 2015
0.5 mile eastEmerald City Comicon is a large comic book, game, and pop culture event at the convention center.
Cask beer festival
March 28, 2015
1 mile NWThe Washington Cask Beer Festival is a beer-tasting festival of 85 beers from 36 Washington breweries that has afternoon and evening sessions at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall.
Polish food & bazaar
March 28, 2015 (12 to 6 p.m.)
1.5 miles eastEat pierogi, sausage, and cabbage rolls served by waiters in Polish folk costumes downstairs, and then browse Polish crafts, crystal, and jewelry upstairs at the Spring Bazaar at Polish Home Association. Free.
Beer tasting
March 28, 2015
10 miles northEnjoy music, a bratwurst lunch, and tastes of beer from 15 local breweries at Beer March in Shoreline.
Taste Washington
March 28 - 29, 2015
1.5 miles southSample from 225 wineries and 50 restaurants, and attend seminars, at Taste Washington in the CenturyLink Field Event Center.
Arts and crafts show
March 28 - 29, 2015
8 miles NESpring Best of the Northwest Art and Fine Craft Show has 100 artists displaying jewelry, clothing, paintings, glass art, and sculptures plus food trucks at Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park. Repeats in Oct. and Nov.
Fashion show
March 2015 (undated)
2 miles southSee the collections of students from the Art Institute of Seattle at Fashion League at the Showbox SoDo.


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In Russia, when you're surrounded with good company, delicious food, and, of course, plenty of vodka, it's customary to toast not only at the beginning of the meal and, perhaps, at the end, but continuously throughout. This was the atmosphere that Russian Standard Vodka invoked in a private dining room at The Dutch inside the W Hotel South Beach last night.
The group of Miami media and influencers — including mixologists Hillary Choo and Gui Jaroschy, The Gale's managing partner Josh Wagner, and Urban Daddy editor Sara Liss — gathered at the bar to mingle over Moscow Mules before sitting down for dinner. A guided tasting of Russian Standard's collection of vodkas commenced with the Original, Platinum, Gold, and Imperia.
The Dutch mixologist Robert Ferrara created three signature Russian Standard cocktails to accompany the three course dinner. First, was the Bungalow #8 served in a Collins glass with orange juice and freshly muddled strawberries over crushed ice. The drink was light and refreshing, and the perfect accompaniment to the trio of salads and ceviche served family style. As the meal unfolded, impromptu toasts were, indeed, said as glasses clinked with cheers of nastrovje (to life!) and davai (let's party!) — l'chaim was even thrown in for good measure.
For the main course, Ferraro served the Watermelon Crush in a rocks glass, made with fresh watermelon, cilantro, jalapeño, lemon, and cracked black pepper. The mild heat of the drink brought out the nuanced flavors of the jerk chicken and Maine diver scallops. Finally, a medley of desserts was accompanied with a creamy tan Russian, Ferraro's riff on the classic White Russian, made with mole for added color and flavor.
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Slugterra is the home of the Slugs and many other creatures like cave trolls and molenoids and is the setting of The Show. The humans live in a seperate world from slugterra.
Slugterra is a massive underground world, divided into 99 caverns, each with their own slugs and history. In episode 1 of Slugterra it says there's only one way back to the surface. Some believe it's through the 99 caverns and the Slug's energy. Acording to Eli there are great evils hidden beneath Slugterra held in check by the energy of the Slugs.
Far and above, SlugTerra is largely populated with humans and Slugs. However, it is also home to a number of other species, both sapient and otherwise. While some species, such as Slug Hounds and Molenoids have a clear terran counterpart, other creatues such as the Behemoth seem to be fully unique to this underground world.
- SlugSlinger: Being a slinger is a full-time job! It's an action-packed career choice, full of travel and adventure. Almost all residents of SlugTerra have at least a small amount of slinging skill, but a handful have dedicated their lives to slinging.
- Security Slinger: Often deisparagingly refered to as "mall cops", the Security Slingers are a close-knit group who uphold justice in malls across SlugTerra. They're surprisingly skilled slingers, and take their jobs very seriously.
- Entertainment Slinger: The best of the slingers can make a career out of showing off their skills with a blaster. Mario Bravado is a beloved trick-shot slinger who stars in his own show.
- Blastersmith: Blastersmiths design, build, and repair blasters. As with any craftsperson, there are different levels of skill within this field. Red Hook is a master Blastersmith, considered by many to be the best in his field.
List of Caverns
- Tusker Forks Cavern (home of the Tazerling Slug)
- Low Rock Cavern (home of the Rammstone Slug)
- Scorched Sparks Cavern (home of the Lavalynx Slug)
- Quiet Lawn Cavern (home of the Grenuke Slug)
- Deaddrop Cavern (home of the Arachnet Slug)
- Chillbore Cavern (home of the Frostcrawler Slug)
- Deadweed Cavern (home of the Frightgeist Slug)
- Wild Spores Cavern (home of the Vinedrill Slug)
- Undertow Cavern (home of the AquaBeek Slug)
- Scrapheap Cavern (home of the Xmitter Slug)
- Lumino Cavern (home of the Phosphoro Slug)
- Cavern of Time (home of the Neotox Slug)
- Snowdance Cavern (home of the Slyren Slug)
- Bull's eye Cavern (home of the Fandango Slug)
- Magma Cavern (home of the Forgesmelter Slug)
See more at The 99 Caverns
Other Locations
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Sundance 2014 Screenings for SLFS Members
We're proud to announce the titles and dates for this year's exclusive Sundance screenings for eligible SLFS members. See below on how to RSVP for one or both screenings and for more info on the selected films.
Not an eligible SLFS member or supporter yet? CLICK HERE to learn how you can take part!
On behalf of SLFS staff, volunteers and board members, we'd like to thank Sundance for giving us the opportunity to offer this great benefit to our loyal members.
Note: Tower holds 340 individuals for each screening. RSVP's will be on a first-come first-served basis.
#1 Determine your benefit level
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#4 Please arrive 15 minutes prior to screening. Late arrivals may not be guaranteed a seat.
SLFS is thrilled to be able to offer our members the chance to participate in the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. Each of our screenings will take place at the Tower, and as seating is limited by the size of our auditorium, RSVP is required.
Jamie Marks Is Dead
Tower ● 100 min ● NR
Wed 1/22, 3:00 pm
In a wintry small town, the body of a teenager named Jamie Marks is found by the river. Adam, the star of his cross-country team, becomes fascinated with Jamie—a boy nobody really knew or interacted with, except occasionally to bully him. When Jamie's ghost begins to appear both to Adam and Gracie, the classmate who discovered the body, Adam is caught between two worlds. He has a budding romance with Gracie, but he also feels a deep connection to Jamie, who brings him closer to the world of the undead.
Starring Cameron Monaghan, Noah Silver, Morgan Saylor, Madisen Beaty with Judy Greer and Liv Tyler.
Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter
Tower ● 105 min ● NR
Fri 1/24, 3:00 pm
Kumiko lives in a cluttered, cramped apartment in Tokyo with her pet rabbit, Bunzo. She works as an office lady, robotically preparing tea and fetching dry cleaning for her nitpicky boss. But on her own time, she obsessively watches a well-known American film on a weathered VHS tape. Rewinding and fast-forwarding repeatedly, she meticulously maps out where a briefcase of castaway loot is buried within the fictional film. After hours of intense research—convinced that her destiny depends on finding the money—Kumiko heads to the United States and into the harsh Minnesota winter to search for it.
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This triple-jointed iPad cover and stand is inspired by origami
New Orleans, LA — Not that there's anything wrong with Apple's Smart Cover, but its tri-fold design is kind of limited, especially if you want your iPad to stand by itself vertically. To help your iPad stand up on its own in virtually any position, Moshi has unveiled the Versa smart cover here at the CTIA show.
Instead of a horizontal tri-fold design, Versa will remind you of the folded paper fortune tellers girls used to make in grammar school — it uses a triangular design to enable a plethora of funky fold patterns for standing your iPad up in both landscape and portrait orientations and angled for both video/photo viewing and typing. But the photos accompanying this post tell a more compelling Versa story than these words.
Like Apple's smart cover, Versa attaches via magnets and auto wakes up iPad when lifted up and puts it to sleep when laid down. But Versa also includes a back cover, which includes its own magnet that secures the cover when laid flat across the back rather than flapping around.
Versa will be available next month for between $50-$60 in three color schemes: black with a black back case (try saying that three times fast), gray with a clear back case, and all white.
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A Brief History of JFK International Airport
Today John F. Kennedy International Airport is one of the busiest sky travel hubs in the world. Before 1942, this area was still Idewild Golf Course, however. Keep reading to see how it went from grassy green to center of international travel:
The city started to fill in the golf course in April 1942, with plans to build a small and simple airport. The original plan called for only 1,000 acres. Upon completion, the airport reached to about 5,000 acres. Originally called Idlewild Airport, this hub started serving commercial flights in July of 1948. It was renamed on December 24, 1963 to honor President Kennedy after his assassination.
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The Fades Season 1 available on Blu-ray & DVD on 2/21 at http://bit.ly/yproj3
Written by Jack Thorne ("Skins," "This Is England '86," "Shameless"), "The Fades" is a coming-of-age fantasy drama showcasing the supernatural skills of a reluctant teenager named Paul (as played by Iain De Caestecker, formerly of "Coronation Street"). His best friend, Mac (Daniel Kaluuya, "Johnny English Reborn," "Skins"), as well as his therapist, are completely stunned by the apocalyptic dreams that he's been having. His twin sister Anna (Lily Loveless, "Skins") is also unsympathetic of his socially awkward behavior
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This list includes Kirsten Dunst, James Franco and more actors.
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@stormyknight: My brother actually has a flying squirrel for a pet. He rescued it about two years ago. His squirrel is very friendly and loves people. They feed it fruits, seeds, and nuts most of the time. It is important to include healthy food in their diet.
They are nocturnal creatures and it is better to feed them at night. My brother actually carried the squirrel around with him and that helped them to bond. Now, they actually let the squirrel run around the house. It is very playful and fun to be around.


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NewsChannel5 Sports Director Andy Baskin confirmed the Browns have signed free agent quarterback Jason Campbell.
Browns interview Ken Whisenhunt for second time
The Cleveland Browns are interviewing ex-Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt for a second time.
He interviewed Whisenhunt last week in Arizona.
In Arizona, Whisenhunt was let go after six seasons that included the long-suffering franchise's only Super Bowl appearance.
Last season the Cards started the season 4-0 but lose 11 of its last 12 to finish 5-11.
The 50-year-old had more wins than any other coach in Cardinals history, going 45-51, 4-2 in the playoffs. He had a year worth about $5.5 million left on his contract.
Of the team's three winning seasons the past 28 years, two came with Whisenhunt as coach.
He spent 2001 to 2006 with the Pittsburgh Steelers as the teams tight ends coach and later as the offensive coordinator.
He was with the Browns in 1999 as the tight end coach in the teams first year back as an expansion team.
The Augusta, Georgia native was a 12th round pick in the 1985 draft with the Falcons. He also played for the Washington Redskins and the New York Jets.
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As Joe Flacco hoisted his first Lombardi Trophy and entered 'elite' territory Sunday, the Browns remain without their guy at quarterback, unless you think Brandon Weeden is going to become that.
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Norv Turner will lead the Browns offense under new head coach Rob Chudzinski, the team announced Thursday.
The Browns coordinator interviews continue this week. The Washington Post reports that Redskins defensive backs coach Raheem Morris will interview with the Browns.
The Browns have hired a pair of executive vice presidents, filling out their front office under new owner Jimmy Haslam.


text: Was very busy when we went last Thursday so I do recomend booking in advance to secure a table. Food was wonderful (worth the wait!) and service was warm and friendly. I had the Hare Parpadelle (sp?) whice was lovely and rich, with a glass of the house Rioja. Good sized portions too so if you want to save room for dessert maybe skip a starter.


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Rock and Roll,roots music and acoustic songs are my style!
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Welcome to my site and please explore at will.
Currently I have four CD's and one vinyl lp available at CDBaby.Com!
They are:"Big Man Talkin'","Tight Turns in the Sunset","Dancin
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New Vinyl in August! "Ghost Town"
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Speaking of fun, I had the chance to attend a trackday recently, at Gelleråsen. It's been years since I was in a trackday, ever since the Bikenet days, so I wasn't sure how it would turn out for me...
I ended up coaching myself all day long, self-correcting every mistake I made and trying to improve all the time. Ah, the curse of knowing what you're doing wrong and the way to fix it I guess... I was a bit rusty at first but at least I did improve some by the end of the day. I think I need more practice to raise my riding skills back to what they used to be though.
That means more trackdays. Luckily there are plenty coming up in the calendar... :)


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Thank you for considering TechScribe for your software documentation project. This page tells you why you get excellent value from TechScribe.
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In 1999, after four years as a technical writer in the software industry, I decided to work for myself.
Early in my career, I taught English as a foreign language. After that, an MSc and PhD research gave me a good knowledge of software and IT systems. The combination of teaching skills, training skills, English language skills, and technical ability is unusual. Those skills let your technical people speak to me in their language. Then, I write the information clearly for the readers of the documentation.
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Trained in Information Mapping methods.
Certified Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS): Expert level.
See also
Developing a term checker from ISTC
From an Idea to a Product from STC
A day in the life of Mike Unwalla from ISTC
A profile of Mike Unwalla from PCG
Member profile of Mike Unwalla from ISTC


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It is 1903 Ireland. Sixteen-year-old Tess has a dream. Music fills her boundless spirit, and she longs to fill her life with it. But the harsh realities of farm life and taking care of her younger siblings makes the dream unlikely.
Then, one day, in the wake of a horrible tragedy, Tess is forced to make a decision that may make her dream come true.
The Voyage of Dreams: An Irish Memory
by Kathleen E. Fearing
Price: $15.00 plus shipping and tax (if applicable)
158 pages
Kathleen is a member of SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators), The Knoxville Writer's Guild, and the Tennessee Mountain Writers Association. She has a doctorate in education and taught children's literature, as well as other courses at various colleges in western Massachusetts, including the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She reviewed newly published children's books for newspapers and radio stations for many years. As a radio producer, her children's radio programs won first and second place awards from the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association. Kathleen has three children and three grandchildren, and lives in Norris with her husband Ed.
"As I read Voyage of Dreams, I feel a deep ache in the pit of my stomach, for Fearing's dialog vividly captures the pain I felt leaving Ireland in 1974. How can that be?
The answer is: I experienced many of the emotions attributed to Tess and her family. There was uncertainty—not knowing what I would find. Would I get work? Would I adapt to a different culture? Would I see my family again?
There was guilt. My pain was nothing to that experienced by my family, for whatever my trepidation, the feeling of loss and separation is greater for those left behind. Like Ann Doherty, my mother had a real fear she might never see me again. At age seventeen, her sister had immigrated to Canada in 1910. My mother never saw her again. Four years later her sister died from tuberculosis.
Ironically, it was my own exile that provided the impetus for my mother to visit Canada in 1976 and the opportunity for her to place fresh flowers on her sister's grave. For Fearing, the fiction of Voyage of Dreams so aptly captures what for others is a true Irish memory."
--James B. Johnston, author of Exile Revisited (2012).
- Linda M. Rhinehart Neas, M.Ed., author and poet.
"The harsh but sometimes joyful realities of life in Ireland in the early 1900s are vividly portrayed in Kathleen Fearing's Voyage of Dreams, a poignant coming of age story sure to inspire young readers and adults alike."
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A meeting of the organizers for the 50th Anniversary of the Peace Corps was held on June 29, 2011, at the Peace Corps Office. This Anniversary Celebration will take place in Washington, D.C. from Tuesday, September 22, through Sunday, September 25, 2011. This special meeting to share information was arranged by the Peace Corps Deputy Director Carrie Hessler (Western Samoa 1981-83).
In addition to the events listed below, many, many country-of-service groups are holding embassy receptions and country updates. The Peace Corps HQ building will be using the first floor Shriver Hall as a meeting place for RPCVs, a location where RPCVs can leave notes and collect information. The Peace Corps, however, citing government regulations, will not be spending any money on the weekend events, or on RPCVs.
The Reunion Weekend is being arranged and paid for by RPCVs, not by the agency. Here is a listing of the major events, so far.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Special Luncheon for Peace Corps Writers
12 noon
Library of Congress Members' Room
Establishing of a Peace Corps Collection at the LOC
Invitation Only
Advocacy Day
Hospitality Suite
Peace Corps Shriver Hall
Open Thursday thru Sunday
Friday, September 23, 2011
Staff Reunion
7 – 10 pm
National Building Museum
Open to all the Peace Corps alums
Join present and former Peace Corps Directors, RPCV Members of Congress and other Peace Corps luminaries, Staff and RPCVs for a very special evening, wonderful memories and catching up.
Admission, food and drink for $60 at www.pcstaffreunion.com
Saturday, September 24, 2011
"Mad Men & Women at the Mayflower"
8:00–9:30 am
Breakfast at the Mayflower Hotel
Hear how the Peace Corps was created in 30 days from those who were there! Mark Gearan, former Peace Corps Director, will emcee this morning event.
Tickets for breakfast are $25 at www.peacecorpsfund.org
For all RPCVs and Staff.
Peace Corps Fund
3rd Goal Bash
George Washington University Smith Center
6 - 11 pm Peace Corps Fund
Tickets are $33 at www.peacecorpsfund.org
Fabulous Raffle — $50,000 worth of prizes
Grand Prize is 2 round-trip tickets on Delta & one week hotel stay value $7,000
Additional prizes — airline tickets, hotel stays, week in Paris, and more….
Raffle tickets are $25 each 5 for $100
To purchase Raffle tickets go to www.peacecorpsfund.org/raffle
Winners announced at the Bash.
Winners need not be in attendance to receive prizes.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Black Tie Gala
7 -10 pm
Hosted by the NPCA
Reagan Building
Tickets are $250-$300 at www.peacecorpsconnect.org
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Memorial Service - Arlington Cemetery & 50th Anniversary Walk of Flags
Sunday, September 25, 2011
10:00 am–2:00 pm
Organized by RPCV/W
Join 5,000+ RPCVs for this special service honoring fallen Peace Corps Volunteers, emceed by RPCV Maureen Orth, with speakers representing RPCVs and host country nationals, and a special keynote address. Following this morning service, at 12:30 pm, the RPCVs will arrange themselves behind the flags of 139 Peace Corps countries, and walk from the National Cementery to the Lincoln Memorial. http://www.rpcvw.org/50thAnniversary
Photo: Gathered in the room were, from left to right:
Ken Hill, RPCV, former Peace Corps Chief of Staff, organizer of the Staff Reunion
Bill Combs, RPCV, Staff Reunion Committee
Maureen Orth, RPCV
Susan Koch, not an RPCV, film-maker
Matt Losak, RPCV, Peace Corps Fund, organizer of the 3rd Goal Bash
Tamar Lechter, RPCV, President of RPCV/W
Carrie Hessler-Radelet, RPCV, Peace Corps Deputy Director
Barbara Ferris, RPCV, Peace Corps Fund, 3rd Goal Bash.
Barry Hildebrand, RPCV, organizer of the Ethiopia & Eritrea Reunion
Chris Lisi, no Peace Corps experience, Head of Peace Corps 50th Group on contract to Peace Corps
Barbi Broadus, RPCV, Peace Corps 50th Group staff
Dorothy Sales, RPCV, Peace Corps 50th Group staff
Kevin Quigley, RPCV, President and CEO of the NPCA
Anne Baker, RPCV, Vice President of the NPCV
Kristina Owens, RPCV, RPCV/W 50th Coordinator


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Chapter 6-15: Disposable Bag Fee1
6-15-1 Legislative Intent and Purpose.
(a) Purpose. It is the purpose of this chapter to protect the public health and safety and implement the city's Climate Action Plan, Zero Waste Master Plan, and the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan.
(b) Findings. The city council finds as follows:
(1) The city, through its policies, programs, and laws, supports efforts to reduce the amount of waste that must be land-filled and pursues "zero waste" as a long-term goal by emphasizing waste prevention efforts;
(2) The the use of single-use disposable bags has severe impacts on the environment on a local and global scale, including greenhouse gas emissions, litter, harm to wildlife, atmospheric acidification, water consumption, and solid waste generation;
(3) Despite recycling and voluntary solutions to control pollution from disposable carryout bags, many disposable single-use bags ultimately are disposed of in landfills, litter the environment, block storm drains, and endanger wildlife;
(4) Boulder consumers use approximately 14.3 million disposable bags from food stores each year; and
(5) The city's taxpayers bear the costs associated with the effects of disposable bags on the solid waste stream, drainage, litter, and wildlife.
(c) Intent. The disposable bag fee is necessary to address the environmental problems associated with disposable bags and to relieve city taxpayers of the costs imposed upon the city associated with the use of disposable bags. The city council intends that the requirements of this chapter will assist in offsetting the costs associated with using disposable bags to pay for the mitigation, educational, replacement, and administrative efforts of the city.
Ordinance No. 7870 (2012)
Disposable bag means a bag that is not a reusable bag.
Disposable bag does not include:
(a) Bags used by consumers inside stores to:
(1) Package bulk items, such as fruit, vegetables, nuts, grains, candy or small hardware items;
(2) Contain or wrap frozen foods, meat or fish;
(3) Contain or wrap flowers, potted plants or other items where dampness may be a problem;
(4) Contain unwrapped prepared foods or bakery goods; or
(5) A non-handled bag used to protect a purchased item from damaging or contaminating other purchased items when placed in a recyclable paper bag or reusable bag.
(b) Bags provided by pharmacists to contain prescription drugs.
(c) Newspaper bags, door-hanger bags, laundry-dry cleaning bags or bags sold in packages containing multiple bags for uses such as food storage, garbage, pet waste or yard waste.
Disposable bag gee means a city fee imposed and required to be paid by each consumer making a purchase from a food store for each disposable bag used during the purchase assessed for the purpose of mitigating the impacts of disposable bags.
Food store means a retail establishment or business located within Boulder city limits in a permanent building, operating year round, that is a full-line, self-service market and which sells a line of staple foodstuffs, meats, produce or dairy products or other perishable items.
Food store does not include:
(a) Temporary vending establishment for fruits, vegetables, packaged meats and dairy.
(b) Vendors at farmer's markets or other temporary events.
(c) Businesses at which foodstuffs are an incidental part of the business. Food sales will be considered to be incidental if such sales comprise no more than two percent of the business's gross sales in the City as measured by the dollar value of food sales as a percentage of the dollar value of total sales at any single location.
Recycled paper bag means a paper bag that is one hundred percent recyclable and contains at least forty percent post-consumer recycled content.
Reusable bag means a bag that is:
(a) Designed and manufactured to withstand repeated uses over a period of time;
(b) Is made from a material that can be cleaned and disinfected regularly;
(c) That is at least 2.25 mil thick if made from plastic;
(d) Has a minimum lifetime of seventy-five uses; and
(e) Has the capability of carrying a minimum of eighteen pounds.
Ordinance No. 7870 (2012)
6-15-3. Disposable Bag Fee Requirements.
(a) For each disposable bag provided to a customer, food stores shall collect from customers and customers shall pay, at the time of purchase, a disposable bag fee of $0.10.
(b) Food stores shall record the number of disposable bags provided and the total amount of disposable bag fees charged on the customer transaction receipt.
(c) A food store shall not refund to the customer any part of the disposable bag fee, nor shall the food store advertise or state to customers that any part of the disposable bag fee will be refunded to the customer.
(d) A food store shall not exempt any customer from any part of the disposable bag fee for any reason except as stated in section 6-15-7, "Exemptions," B.R.C. 1981.
Ordinance No. 7870 (2012)
6-15-4. Retention, Remittance and Transfer of Disposable Bag Fee.
(a) A food store may retain forty percent of each disposable bag fee collected, which is the retained percent.
(b) The retained percent may only be used by the food store to:
(1) Provide educational information about the disposable bag fee to customers;
(2) Provide the signage required by section 6-15-5, "Required Signage for food stores," B.R.C. 1981;
(3) Train staff in the implementation and administration of the fee;
(4) Improve or alter infrastructure to allow for the implementation, collection and administration of the fee;
(5) Collect, account for and remit the fee to the City;
(6) Develop and display informational signage to inform consumers about the fee, encourage the use of reusable bags or promote recycling of plastic bags; and
(7) Improve infrastructure to increase plastic bag recycling.
(c) The retained percent shall not be classified as revenue for the purposes of calculating sales tax.
(d) The amount of the disposable bag fee collected by a food store in excess of the retained percent shall be paid to the City and shall be used only as set forth in subsection (g) of this section to mitigate the effects of disposable bags in the City.
(e) A food store shall pay and the City shall collect all disposable bag fees. The City shall provide the necessary forms for food stores to file with the City to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
If payment of any amount to the City is not received on or before the applicable due date, penalty and interest charges shall be added to the amount due as described in section 6-15-8, "Audits and Violations," B.R.C. 1981.
(f) The disposable bag fee shall be administered by the city manager. The city manager is authorized to adopt interpretive rules pursuant to chapter 1-4, "Rulemaking," B.R.C. 1981, to implement this chapter, prescribe forms and provide methods of payment and collection and otherwise implement requirements of this chapter.
(g) Funds from the disposable bag fee shall be used only for the expenditures that are intended to mitigate the effects of disposable bags, including, without limitation, the following:
(1) Administrative costs associated with developing and implementing the disposable bag fee.
(2) Activities of the City to:
(A) Provide reusable carryout bags to residents and visitors;
(B) Educate residents, businesses and visitors about the impact of disposable bags on the City's environmental health, the importance of reducing the number of single-use carryout bags entering the waste stream and the expenses associated with mitigating the affects of single-use bags on the City's drainage system, transportation system, wildlife and environment;
(C) Fund programs and infrastructure that allow the Boulder community to reduce waste associated with disposable bags;
(D) Purchase and install equipment designed to minimize bag pollution, including recycling containers and waste receptacles associated with disposable bags;
(E) Fund community cleanup events and other activities that reduce trash associated with disposable bags;
(F) Mitigate the effects of disposable bags on the City's drainage system, transportation system, wildlife and environment;
(G) Maintain a public website that educates residents on the progress of waste reduction efforts associated with disposable bags; and
(H) Fund the administration of the disposable bag fee program.
(h) No disposable bag fees collected in accordance with this ordinance shall be used only for general government purposes.
(i) Disposable bag fees collected in accordance with this chapter shall be continually available for the uses and purposes set forth in subsection (g) of this section without regard to fiscal year limitation. No disposable bag fee funds shall be used for any purpose not authorized in this chapter.
Ordinance No. 7870 (2012)
6-15-5. Required Signage for food stores.
Every food store subject to the collection of the disposable bag fee shall display a sign in a location outside or inside of the business, viewable by customers, alerting customers to the City's disposable bag fee.
Ordinance No. 7870 (2012)
6-15-6. Requirement for Disposable Paper Bags.
No food store shall provide any paper bag that is not a recycled paper bag.
Ordinance No. 7870 (2012)
A food store may provide a disposable bag to a customer at no charge if the customer provides evidence that he or she is a participant in a federal or state food assistance program.
Ordinance No. 7870 (2012)
6-15-8. Audits and Violations.
(a) Each food store licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall maintain accurate and complete records of the disposable bag fees collected, the number of disposable bags provided to customers, the form and recipients of any notice required pursuant to this chapter and any underlying records, including any books, accounts, invoices or other records necessary to verify the accuracy and completeness of such records. It shall be the duty of each food store to keep and preserve all such documents and records, including any electronic information, for a period of three years from the end of the calendar year of such records.
(b) If requested, each food store shall make its records available for audit by the city manager during regular business hours for the City to verify compliance with the provisions of this chapter. All such information shall be treated as confidential commercial documents.
(c) If any person fails, neglects or refuses to collect the disposable bag fee or underpays the disposable bag fee, the city manager shall make an estimate of the fees due, based on available information, and shall add thereto penalties, interest and any additions to the fees. The manager shall serve upon the delinquent food store personally, by electronic mail or by first class mail directed to the last address of the food store on file with the City, written notice of such estimated fees, penalties and interest, constituting a Notice of Final Determination, Assessment and Demand for Payment, (also referred to as "Notice of Final Determination") due and payable within twenty calendar days after the date of the notice. The food store may request a hearing on the assessment as provided in section 6-15-9, "Hearings," B.R.C. 1981.
(d) If payment of any amount of the disposable bag fee to the City is not received on or before the applicable due date, penalty and interest charges shall be added to the amount due in the amount of:
(1) A penalty of ten percent of total due;
(2) Interest charge of one percent of total penalty per month.
Ordinance No. 7870 (2012)
(a) A food store may request a hearing on any proposed fee imposed under this title after receiving a Notice of Final Determination by filing a written request for hearing within twenty calendar days of the date of mailing of the Notice of Final Determination. The request for hearing shall set forth the reasons for and amount of changes in the Notice of Final Determination that the food store seeks and such other information as the manager may prescribe.
(b) The city manager shall conduct the hearing under the procedures prescribed by chapter 1-3, "Quasi-Judicial Hearings," B.R.C. 1981, except that the manager shall notify the food store in writing of the time and place of the hearing at least ten days before it is scheduled, unless the food store agrees to a shorter time. The hearing shall be held within sixty days of the date of receipt of the request for a hearing, unless the food store agrees to a later date.
Ordinance No. 7870 (2012)
(a) The city attorney, acting on behalf of the people of the City, may prosecute any violation of this title in municipal court in the same manner that other municipal offenses are prosecuted.
(b) The maximum penalty for a first or second conviction within two years, based on date of violation of this section, is a fine of $500.00. For a third and each subsequent conviction within two years, based upon the date of the first violation, the general penalty provisions of section 5-2-4, "General Penalties," B.R.C. 1981, shall apply.
Ordinance No. 7870 (2012)
1 Chapter 6-15, adopted by Ordinance No. 7870, will become effective July 1, 2013.


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Understanding Web Analytics Accuracy – WhitepaperMetrics understanding, Privacy and Accuracy, Pro Lounge
I first wrote about web analytics accuracy in 2007 while working at Google. At that time numerous clients (big spending Google advertisers my team helped) were contacting their Adwords account managers asking why Google Analytics numbers did not match their AdWords click-through reports, or for that matter, match the other web measurement tools they were using.
These of course are legitimate questions. However there are a multitude of possible answers – not what you want to hear if you are the end-user trying to interpret your visitor reports! The original accuracy whitepaper (published in Feb 2008) explained all of the possible accuracy considerations I could think of at the time. It was a vendor agnostic accuracy check-list to help the end-user, and those that you report to, get comfortable with the data, its limitations and how to mitigate these.
Two years later and things have moved on. Accordingly I have updated the whitepaper to include all my latest thinking and add new data points from other people battling with accuracy – notably at study conducted by Paul Strupp and Garrett Clark at Sun Microsystems. The basic accuracy issues I originally describe haven't changed – just augmented for April 2010 and now 19 pages…
If you are an agency with clients asking the same accuracy questions, or an in-house marketer/analyst struggling to reconcile data sources, this accuracy whitepaper will help you move forward. Feel free to distribute to clients/stakeholders. As before the whitepaper is vendor agnostic. That is, the principals and issues discussed are relevant for all on-site web analytics tools.
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8 Responses to "Understanding Web Analytics Accuracy – Whitepaper"
WSP Says:
May 8th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
Thank you for the whitepaper! I wish I had this two years ago. It would have saved me more than a few days of explanations, pointless reports and a couple of dollars. I definitely need to pass on the PDF to the new guys, here at the company.
While working on several PPC accounts, I found accurate tracking and good loading times to be a challenge . A struggle, actually, on two fronts. Managing staff cares for leads and conversion rates, while web developers usually have no problem with web pages and forms loading 3-10 seconds, as long as the resources are secure and don't misfire. Suggestions for improvements here need to be backed up with reliable data and an actual problem.
Currently, Google Analytics will measure loading times for up to 10% of all traffic. Big sites can use the data. More traffic would mean better resolution and accuracy. Owners of smaller website should be careful though. Loading times between 5-10 seconds (according to GA) might not be as bad as one would think. If you are running a site of local importance and you measure good loading times there, than you shouldn't really bother with data from other countries, which can bump up the averages.
Metricks Says:
March 14th, 2011 at 3:06 am
Hi Brian
I had a query about accuracy in campaign reports, I'm having a problem where new visits are showing up in the last month for PPC campaigns that stopped well before the current time period (in Google Analytics) Presuming a selective cookie deletion issue possibly combined with attribution – any ideas?
Brian Clifton Says:
August 16th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Jon: Yes – essentially it is Chapter 2 from the book, though as a whitepaper I can keep it more up to date with the latest research/thinking.
Jon Whitehead Says:
August 16th, 2010 at 4:56 am
Hi Brian, would I be right in saying a lot of this is also in the latest version of Advanced Web Metrics?
Lindsey Says:
June 7th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
My manager just sent me your whitepaper and I'm finding it really useful, particularly in understanding where people can fall prey to the data. I work at Compete.com doing much of their support and training so it can be difficult to understand where some of these misconceptions are coming from. Thanks for writing this, it's a great resource!
Brian Clifton Says:
April 27th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Thanks to Per Strid and Hailong (Scyan) for pointing out that Table 1 was mixed – the cells were labelled the wrong way round. Fixed now.
Scyan Says:
April 26th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
Hello Brian, Glad to see the update version of this super white paper. I'll read it carefully to check my own comprehension of web analytics data. Just a small notice: I'm reading the P5/19, the page tagging and logfile comparison table. Maybe something is not well placed on the table. Can you check this please? Thanks.
Rob W Says:
April 26th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Great Whitepaper! I have already printed out 20 copies and plan on giving them to clients that get "hung up" on why their website analytics data isn't 100% accurate. Thanks for continuing to create these valuable white papers Brian!