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Tor Turns To Crowdfunding To Lessen Its Dependence On Government Money
Tor, the network that facilitates hidden communications and secure Internet activity, has begun accepting donations in a move aimed at lessening its financial dependence on the U.S. government. Read More
Our National Encryption Debate, In Quotes
The long-burning debate concerning encryption, its impact on both consumer privacy and the government's ability to protect its citizens is back with a vengeance. The dialogue appeared to be dwindling after the White House said it would not require companies to breach the security of their products to provide the government with information. The Paris terror attack has thrust encryption… Read More
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Tor Wars: The Signal Awakens
The long arm of the law wants ever more eyes, if you'll pardon the gruesome metaphor. The UK government recently unveiled an attempt to legalize "draconian state surveillance powers." US voices keep calling for a mythical "secure golden key" for government access to encrypted messages. Canadian police describe encryption plus legal decisions favoring online privacy… Read More
Homeland Security Shuts Down Library's TOR Node Citing "Situational Awareness"
In a move that is sure to end well for the Department Of Homeland Security and the police in Lebanon, New Hampshire, officials have asked a New Hampshire public library to shut down its TOR node to prevent terrorism and other mean, nasty things. The library was the first in the country to run a secure TOR exit node – essentially a system that allows users to web surf anonymously from… Read More
Tor Users Must Now Provide A Phone Number To Open A New Twitter Account
Twitter last week announced plans to begin tracking troublesome users via their mobile phone number. Along those lines, it has begun forcing users of anonymous web browser Tor to provide a number in order to open a new account. Read More
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The Anonymity Network At Risk
You don't have to watch NCIS to know that almost everything we do leaves some kind of trail or trace. Every click of the Internet and every post we make, email we send and file we download are all being tracked by someone somewhere. Unless, of course, it isn't. There are many reasons a person would want to go incognito on the Internet, and those reasons run the gamut from reasonable… Read More
[Updated] Anonabox Delivers Plug-And-Play Privacy For All Your Web Traffic
Anonabox is an open source plug and play hardware router designed to encrypt and route all the users' web traffic via the Tor anonymizing network, so their browsing and location remains private. No additional software is required for the device to function. Read More
The Feds Found The Silk Road's Ross Ulbricht Thanks To A Leaky CAPTCHA
You may have heard that the infamous Dread Pirate Robets AKA Ross Ulbricht's Silk Road was taken down thanks to a problem in his anonymous Tor server. Now, however, Brian Krebs has shown us just how the Feds found Ulbricht's server and, additionally, the pirate himself. A hole in the Silk Road's anonymity appeared because of a leaky CAPTCHA prompt. CAPTCHA, as we all well… Read More
Tor Exec Claims NSA Agents Supply It With Vulnerability Information
The Tor Project, an effort to allow users to browse the Internet anonymously, thinks that it is receiving tips from spies focused on finding its flaws. Tor's Andrew Lewman alleges that the folks tasked with finding ways to break Tor, are supplying the group with the information that they uncover. Not all, of course, but according to a quote published by the BBC, Lewman claims that… Read More
iCloak Stik Aims To Put Robust Online Privacy In The Hands Of The Many, Not The Few
Meet iCloak Stik: a plug and play device that's being designed to make robust online privacy accessible to the many not the few — by enabling an average computer user to route their browsing via the Tor or I2P anonymizing networks so it can't be tracked. Read More
Encrypted To The Last Drop
Everything is for sale in the dark web marketplaces. Anonymous buyers can procure everything from prescription painkillers to exotic designer drugs. You can hire sex workers and buy weapons in the same exchange. Danger lurks around every corner and Satoshis flow like water while whales make it rain on encrypted Tor gambling servers. Read More
The oRouter Is A Tor-Powered Linux Box That Secures Your Internet Connection
Longtime TechCrunch Disrupt NY hackathon participants, Kay Anar and Gilad Shai showed off their hardware hack today called the "oRouter" – a Linux-powered, Raspberry Pi-like computer offering secure Wi-Fi access via the Tor network. The idea is to offer an affordable alternative to downloading the Tor software to your computer, as well as a way to more easily connect to Tor… Read More
After Silk Road
The Internet routes around damage. With the fall of the Silk Road there comes the inevitable expectation that the underbelly of the Internet is somehow cut and something important has been removed like a dark organ of indeterminate worth and function. This is not true. As we well know the Silk Road was not the first nor the last online market – even as the Feds celebrate their victory… Read More
The NSA Can Read Some Encrypted Tor Traffic
Security expert Robert Graham has done a bit of research and posts that the encryption standard used by earlier versions of the "secure" Tor protocol is most probably insecure and readable by the NSA. The vast majority of Tor servers run version 2.2 of the software which uses 1024 bit RSA/DH encryption. This is the same encryption standard that has been publicly cracked by the NSA… Read More
The Pirate Bay Celebrates Its 10th Birthday By Launching A Tor-Based Anti-Censorship Browser
The Pirate Bay (TPB), the torrent site that really doesn't need an introduction anymore, celebrates its 10th birthday today. To mark the day, TPB launched PirateBrowser, "a bundle package of the Tor client (Vidalia), Firefox Portable browser (with foxyproxy addon)." Read More
Worried Who's Watching Your Web Browsing? Adafruit's Onion Pi Tor Proxy Project Creates A Private, Portable Wi-Fi Access Point
Adafruit Industries has put together a weekend project for people worried the NSA is monitoring how many reruns of Seinfeld they watch on their tablet. The Onion Pi Tor Proxy is a weekend project that uses the Raspberry Pi microcomputer, along with a USB WiFi adapter and Ethernet cable to create "a small, low-power and portable privacy Pi". Read More
Onion Browser: A Mobile Browser For The Truly Paranoid
If, for whatever reason, you need to cover your tracks while you are browsing the web on your desktop, you have plenty of options to keep anonymous. Thanks to Orbot, Android users, too, have the option to use the Tor network to anonymize their web browsing sessions and avoid being monitored. Now, thanks to Onion Browser ($0.99), iPhone and iPad users also finally get an easy option to encrypt… Read More
Palin e-mail hacker traced to University of Tennessee dorm
The very fabric of our democracy came under attack last week when a hacker broke into Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin's e-mail account. Federal investigators have since been involved, and are closing in on a possible culprit, a college student at the University of Tennessee. Investigators have tracked an IP address to student housing at The Commons in Knoxville, part of… Read More


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The aim of this is to provide Architects and Developers of IoT projects with an effective starting point that covers the major requirements of IoT projects and systems. This includes the devices as well as the server-side and cloud architecture required to interact with and manage the devices.
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I bought a slightly more expensive one to do some measuring with but left it at home...thankfully a Harbor Freight was on the way to where I was working! What I found was that the Harbor Freight Cen-Tech angle finder works way smoother and is more consistent than the more expensive one I had bought earlier!
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Works great, the magnet base helps, great tool for most projects. Thank you Harbor Freight.
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Used daily when loading lowrider cars. Works great
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It is good enough to build metal projects. I build custom Sound Systems. I have used this to help build custom Speaker Mounts and Monitor mounts in the studios. It is perfect for to keep me on track for level. Other options are far more expensive and do no better.
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Francis was right launching 2-3 year old games is not the way to go on a new system.
If you're an expert at a certain game, join this group. It doesn't matter what game you play, you just have to be good at it. In order to be allowed to join, you must send me 1 video, or 3 photos showcasing your skill. Then, and only then will you be able to join this group. Feel free at any time to post tutorials, or upload glamor footage that demonstrates your mind-over-matter mastery of a certain game. This will be the one group where the pros meet! No matter how many hordes of n00bs we face, we will never give in, we will never surrender!!! FORWARD!!!
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Even though it's been a while since we saw them on other consoles, Nintendo does these days a pretty solid job of bringing them into the top titles in the collection. Last up is Deus Ex: Human Revolution, a snike-/rolle-/actionspill - you decide some self how to play it - which probably have ended up somewhat undeservedly forgotten after the launch of one and a half years ago.
Hopefully our friend Adam Jensen used the time wisely, and can point to some new tricks when the game supposedly popping up on Wii U in the spring. We say apparently, because Square has already been out to say that they do not comment on rumors and speculation. A fully cover photo with U.S. release date 7 May on Amazon.com tend, however, to indicate a hold of it. A Wikipedia entry also helps.
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Surging St. Joseph girls cruise past Jefferson-Morgan
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St. Joseph's Sally Ackerman didn't imagine her first playoff game as a head coach would be such a breeze.
The Spartans scored the game's first 25 points and blasted Jefferson-Morgan, 61-14, on Saturday in a first-round WPIAL Class A game at Elizabeth Forward.
St. Joseph forced 17 turnovers in the first quarter, including five in the first two minutes of play.
Full-court pressure resulted in a number of Rockets mistakes, which ranged from St. Joseph steals to a five-second call near midcourt.
St. Joseph's Mallory Heinle, the leading scorer in Class A, netted 23 points, all in the first three quarters.
The No. 4-seeded Spartans (19-4) won their 11th consecutive game — 10 of those by at least double digits — and earned a WPIAL quarterfinal date with No. 5 Quigley on Saturday at a site and time to be determined.
"We knew we could pressure them from what we saw in the two films we had," Ackerman said. "That is something that in our section happens all the time. We play at a fast pace and score a lot of points in the hopes that the other team can't hang with us."
St. Joseph shut out the Rockets over the final 14:23 of the game.
"It was a fun game," Heinle said. "We've been working really hard on our defense. We work well together. We have girls who force the bad passes and girls who are quick enough to steal them. Our defense makes for some fun games."
St. Joseph's Amanda Klawinski, playing her fourth game since returning from an injury, came off the bench to hit a 3-pointer with 1:25 left in the first quarter to give the Spartans that 25-0 lead.
Erin Confortini finally got Jefferson-Morgan on the scoreboard with 1:01 to go in the opening quarter.
St. Joseph also used its height advantage, tipping and slapping away at low Rockets passes.
Propelling the Spartans to their late surge was the Feb. 3 victory over longtime nemesis North Catholic, the most successful girls basketball program in WPIAL history.
"We felt like after the North Catholic game, we were peaking at the most opportune time," Ackerman said.
"It was our goal to beat North Catholic at one point," Heinle said. "We should have had them our first game, and we've played with a chip on our shoulder ever since. That was the last game we seniors would ever play on our (home) floor."
Jefferson-Morgan managed just five field goals, three of the 3-point variety.
Julie Hetu scored 11 points and freshman Lizzie Celko had nine, all in the first quarter, for the Spartans. Senior Nikki Mielecki added seven points and eight rebounds.
St. Joseph took a 55-14 lead with 3:36 left in the third quarter. At that point, the PIAA's continuous clock rules came into play.
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BigLaw Attys Praise High Court's Gay Marriage RulingsElizabeth Cooper in Law 360, June 26, 2013
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Life-changing, monumental, a historic day for human rights in America — BigLaw attorneys were effusive Wednesday in their praise for the U.S. Supreme Court's rulings in two gay marriage cases.
They commended the court's decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act, calling it a crucial first step to ensuring gay married couples receive equal protection under the law and the myriad federal benefits that come with it. And they welcomed the practical impact of the court's avoidance of a broad ruling on the constitutionality of state gay-marriage bans, which will allow gay couples to marry in California.
Michelle Anderson, Fisher & Phillips LLP
"Employers with pension and 401(k) plans may be required to recognize same-sex spouses for purposes of determining surviving spouse annuities or death benefits and administration of qualified domestic relations orders. Federal income tax treatment of health and welfare coverage may also be affected, in that employees will no longer be taxed on the value of the coverage for a same-sex spouse that is not a federal tax dependent. Employers will also have to offer [Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act] continuation and [Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act[ special enrollment rights to same-sex spouses. Federal leave laws, such as the Family and Medical Leave Act, are also implicated."
Christian V. Badali, Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP
"Overall, the [Hollingsworth v. Perry decision] applies in California only, whereas the [United States v. Windsor] case has a broader application and might even cause grounds for litigation in states that are silent or negative on the issue of same-sex marriage, spousal definition and benefits. The court states the unconstitutionality of DOMA is based upon its unjustifiable injury upon a politically unpopular group. Therefore, those citizens in states that do not recognize same-sex couples and benefits or are silent on the issue are still facing this discrimination for baseless grounds and the laws in those states still remain inconsistent with federal law, creating the 'two regimes of marriage' discussed by the Supreme Court."
John L. Barlament, Quarles & Brady LLP
"One immediate impact for employers is when the change becomes effective. The Supreme Court's opinion did not specifically address this. But it is important. For example, a health plan generally must offer COBRA coverage to the 'spouse' of an employee if there is a COBRA event, such as termination of employment. Suppose an employee terminated coverage the day after the Supreme Court's decision. If that employee has a lawful same-sex spouse, the employer may have to offer COBRA immediately to that spouse. That could be difficult because employers may not yet have that information or the proper processes in place."
Angela Bohmann, Leonard Street and Deinard
"From a benefits perspective, a major question is the extent to which the decision is retroactive. If DOMA is unconstitutional, presumably it is unconstitutional from its passage years ago. Does this mean that employer pension plans are disqualified for having failed to offer survivor benefits to same-sex spouses for deaths that occurred years ago? What is the statute of limitations on such a claim? Can employers allow employees to make midyear election changes under cafeteria plans now that same-sex spouses are eligible for tax free medical benefits? We can hope that the IRS will provide guidance on at least some of these issues."
Richard Broughton, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
"For now, states will still be permitted to ban same-sex marriages, and most do. And this arrangement is likely to create great confusion and frustration for same-sex couples around the country. I think the court will likely keep same-sex marriage on its radar, looking for that next case that will squarely present — with the proper parties — the broader question about the constitutionality of same-sex marriage bans everywhere. So this issue may very well get to the court again soon. The movement among state legislatures, though, suggests that lawmakers may well be ahead of the courts on this issue."
Winston Calvert, Armstrong Teasdale LLP
"The rulings' impact is felt on two levels. Most importantly, today's opinions emphatically declare to the world and to our children that the American Constitution respects the dignity, worth and equality of every person. The court's testimony to what it means to be free in a free country has also put the weight of the Supreme Court on the gas pedal of other lawsuits around the country that challenge discriminatory state laws."
Hunter T. Carter, Arent Fox LLP
"Today's ruling will be seen pro-equality by removing a major barrier to same-sex marriage. Opposition to marriage equality was exposed today as pure discrimination with no valid purpose, only meant to demean or harm same-sex couples. Courts and legislators in other countries often look to the U.S. for leadership on equal protection of the laws, and those weighing whether to legalize same-sex marriage will see it more favorably after today."
Jennifer Collins, Nixon Peabody LLP
"Today's DOMA ruling allows those same-sex married couples to be treated equally under federal law and to have access to the full benefits associated with marriage. Such recognition allows couples to, among other things, file joint federal taxes, access widow's or widower's Social Security benefits and utilize the unlimited marital deduction for estate and gift tax purposes. Same-sex married couples will now be treated as a unit for federal purposes — opposed to creating legal fictions to divide and segregate income, assets and liabilities. Same-sex spouses will no longer be taxed on the health care benefits as if they are strangers. The Prop 8 decision will allow the lower court ruling that Prop 8 is unconstitutional to go into effect and California will become the 13th state to allow same-sex marriage. These benefits are real and tangible and come with powerful intangible benefits — same-sex marriages will now be treated with dignity and respect by the government."
Cathy Connors, Pierce Atwood LLP
"The impact of the decision is clear: recognition of states' authority to adopt marriage equality. While many questions remain, a key point is reflected in [Justice Samuel Alito's] dissent. He identifies two different views of marriage: one grounded in 'conjugal' concepts, by which he seems to mean biology, and the other based on consent. He characterizes the majority ruling as recognizing the latter. That's exactly right. As the amici brief we filed on behalf of the American Historical Association and 20+ historians noted, consent has been a linchpin of the concept of marriage throughout our nation's history."
Elizabeth Cooper, Fordham University School of Law
"In the Windsor case, the court today recognized that marriages of same-sex couples and marriages of opposite-sex couples are inherently the same and, most importantly, that the federal government must recognize them as such. This will allow most same-sex married couples to enjoy the full panoply of over 1,100 rights and responsibilities provided by the federal government — from Social Security and immigration to taxes and family medical leave. Although the court declined to address the question of whether same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry in Perry, that question will one day come squarely before the court and it will answer in the affirmative."
Lisa Cukier, Burns & Levinson LLP
"Don't pop a cork just yet — the fight for marriage equality has not yet concluded. Same-sex marriages are still largely a second-class status. Even with today's ruling, the federal government will still deny same-sex marriages and will still not recognize the marriages of same-sex spouses who marry in states that permit same-sex marriage, and then relocate to or travel to any of the 36 other states that have state DOMA laws. Until same-sex marriage is portable across state lines, it is a second-class status. And separate is not equal."
Elizabeth B. Davis, Thompson Hine LLP
"The decisions came down exactly as those of us watching anticipated they would. However, it remains unclear whether they will have any meaningful effect on people who are legally married in one jurisdiction but reside in a state that does not recognize same-sex marriages. That is the next tide of cases — challenging disparate treatment, even under federal law, from state to state. At risk are rights such as inheritance, treatment under federal tax laws and Social Security and many others."
Kelly M. Dermody, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP
"Today is a historic day for human rights in America. While there is still much work to do to ensure that all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people enjoy equality under the law in every state in the country and on issues far beyond marriage, today's Supreme Court DOMA ruling illustrated a seismic shift in societal recognition of the inherent dignity of same-sex relationships. While the Prop 8 ruling stopped short of a complete constitutional victory, in California, we rejoice that the marriage licenses will now issue."
B. Dane Dudley, Day Pitney LLP
"The Windsor ruling greatly impacts the trusts and estates practice because attorneys can now give same-sex married couples who reside in states that recognize same-sex marriage the same federal estate and gift tax advice that they give heterosexual married couples. These same-sex couples are now able, among other things, to take advantage of the unlimited federal estate and gift tax marital deduction and to claim any unused federal estate tax exemption of a deceased spouse. However, given the limited scope of the Hollingsworth v. Perry ruling, the couples must beware that if they move to a state that does not recognize same-sex marriage, some of those federal tax benefits may disappear unless the federal government clarifies that marital status is determined based on where the marriage was celebrated rather than where the couple resides."
William T. Eveland, Arnstein & Lehr LLP
"Today's decisions are monumental. By striking down DOMA, the court ensured that the federal government can no longer refuse to recognize same-sex marriages. Protections involving health care, taxes, employment and retirement benefits are now available to married same-sex couples. Additionally, the court's decision in the Prop 8 case will soon restore same-sex marriage in California. Although much work remains with the end of DOMA and the reimplementation of equal marriage in California, today's decisions provide a road map for equality for the LGBT community."
Mark Fleming, WilmerHale
"At long last, same-sex couples who are lawfully married under the laws of Massachusetts, New York and other states will have their marriages recognized under federal law as well. This is critical, because over a thousand federal laws turn on marital status. While the court did not decide the merits of the Proposition 8 challenge, the issues of equality raised in that case are highly likely to reach the court again soon. Meanwhile, the court's DOMA decision is a major victory for equality, reason and common sense."
Ingrid Fredeen, NAVEX Global
"The decision may elicit emotional responses within the workplace, leading to harassment issues. ... Companies need to help employees understand that expression of a position on gay marriage is not permission to engage in intolerant or disrespectful speech. Personal opinions should not be expressed if they are offensive — and doing so can violate the organization's harassment policy. Harassment training should be a priority post-DOMA because it teaches employees about the limits on expressing personal beliefs and opinions, and explains the consequences for violating policy, ultimately mitigating liabilities."
Ara Beth Gershengorn, Foley Hoag LLP
"Windsor is life-changing. But how quickly remains to be seen. In states recognizing same-sex marriage, it can happen immediately. In the many states banning marriage equality, it may take longer. Many federal programs look at state of residence to decide if someone is married. Even after Windsor, a same-sex couple married in Massachusetts but living in Texas is not married in their place of residence and is deprived of many federal benefits. But if federal programs are directed to look instead at the 'place of celebration' — where the marriage took place — Windsor's impact will be much broader much more quickly."
Ruth E. Harlow, Pepper Hamilton LLP
"The court has rightly told the federal government that it must stand aside and recognize the equal dignity of all marriages conferred by the states. The Windsor opinion continues to expand the liberty and equality rights established by [Lawrence v. Texas] 10 years ago."
William J. Hibsher, Bryan Cave LLP
"The court ruled that by denying recognition to same-sex couples who are legally married, DOMA discriminates against them. This decision means that same-sex couples who are legally married must now be treated the same under federal law as married opposite-sex couples. By premising this landmark ruling on equal protection grounds, the court invites a next wave of court challenge to numerous laws, state and federal, which discriminate against LGBTQ people."
James Holmes, Sedgwick LLP
"What a great day for the LGBT community and for all of us who are working for the cause of inclusion and diversity! Brick by brick we are removing the vestiges of animus and discrimination against lesbians, gays and transgenders. Today's Supreme Court decisions eliminate federal bias against same-sex marriage and allow for such marriages to resume in California. What has been even more exciting is realizing all of the support from our straight allies in the cause of LGBT equality — here at Sedgwick, the legal community and the ABA."
Rana Jazayerli, Dilworth Paxson LLP
"From an immigration perspective, this ruling could have a very significant impact. U.S. citizens in heterosexual marriages to foreign nationals have always been able to petition to bring their spouse to the U.S. as a permanent resident. However, same-sex couples have never been accorded this right under U.S. immigration laws, even where a couple is legally married under the laws of a U.S. state. This has meant that many gay U.S. citizens have had to choose between giving up being with the person they love or giving up living in the U.S. With the Supreme Court's DOMA decision, it appears that [U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services] will no longer be able to deny same-sex couples this federal right."
Lynn Kappelman and Laura Maechtlen, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
"There are significant implications for employers following the Supreme Court's decisions. Multistate employers now face a nonuniform mixture of state and federal law that impacts their provision of benefits and employment protections. In states where same-sex marriage is legal, employers will likely face a flood of questions regarding whether and how employers are required to recognize lawful same-sex marriages, including issues such as provision of, design and operation of employee benefit plans; how payroll is taxed; availability of certain leave entitlements; applicability of COBRA continuation; and applicability of nondiscrimination statutes that include marital status as a protected basis."
Susan Katz Hoffman, Littler Mendelson PC
"The Windsor decision will have a substantial impact on the design and operation of benefit plans. An employee with a valid same-sex marriage will be treated as having a spouse for any benefit plan referring to 'spouses.' Employers can provide spousal medical benefits without imputing income to the employees. Same-sex spouses will receive spousal status for purposes of 401(k) and other retirement plans. But there are many open questions. What if the couple lives in a nonrecognizing state? Can the employer still define 'spouse' narrowly? Is the decision retroactive? Will domestic partnerships be treated as marriages for federal purposes?"
Daniel Lange, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
"Today's ruling should have a broad impact on employers in states that recognize same-sex marriage. For example, for employers in those states who treat same-sex and opposite-sex spouses as equal under their medical plans, today's ruling should cause those benefits to have the same tax-favored treatment for both opposite-sex and same-sex couples. Before today's ruling, same-sex couples were taxed on the value of a same-sex spouse's medical coverage. For self-insured employers in those states who deny medical coverage to same-sex spouses but cover opposite-sex spouses, today's ruling may signify the need to cover same-sex spouses or risk discrimination-based lawsuits."
Rita Lin, Morrison & Foerster LLP
"First, though the court did not formally adopt heightened scrutiny, Windsor emphasizes that laws that single out gay people for 'moral disapproval' must be subject to particularly careful review. That raises the bar above traditional rational basis scrutiny. Second, the court recognized that refusing the benefits of marriage to same-sex couples demeans their relationships, humiliates their children and treats them as second-class citizens, and that there is no legitimate basis for that discrimination. That logic applies just as clearly to state refusals to provide equal treatment to same-sex couples."
Lisa A. Linsky, McDermott Will & Emery LLP
"This is the first time the highest court has ruled in cases involving our relationships and families, and in so doing, has changed the course of history by striking down DOMA. On this day, the 10th anniversary of the landmark decision in Lawrence v. Texas, [Justice Anthony Kennedy] has again advanced equality by writing the majority decision in the Windsor case. With 13 states in the country now permitting the freedom to marry, the court essentially validated the relationships of same-sex couples, and reminded us of the values on which our country was founded. June 26, 2013, is the day that equality prevailed."
Paul Linton, Thomas More Society
"The court's decision in Hollingsworth, determining that the proponents of Proposition 8 had no legal standing to appeal the judgment striking it down, obviously has no effect on the constitutionality of same-sex marriage bans outside of California. The court's decision in Windsor cannot be understood apart from federalism concerns, i.e., the federal government refusing to recognize marriages that are valid under state law. Both by its reasoning and its express statements, Windsor does not address whether states may prohibit same-sex marriages."
Lawrence S. Lustberg, Gibbons PC
"As counsel for New Jersey plaintiffs seeking marriage equality, we applaud today's decision. Windsor eviscerates any argument that couples relegated to civil unions are treated equally to those who can marry. The latter, whether same- or opposite-sex, receive over 1,000 federal statutory benefits, but because New Jersey will not let same-sex couples marry, they are denied these rights. That is, same-sex couples in New Jersey are not treated equally, just because they state has chosen to limit them to civil unions. We are seeking emergent relief and are confident that the courts of New Jersey will not let this injustice stand."
Mimi L. Magyar, Lerch Early & Brewer Chtd.
"When states approved marriage between same-sex couples, they couldn't guarantee federal benefits because that was contrary to DOMA. This task was left to the Supreme Court. Hollingsworth involved the right to marry under California law. Because the court dismissed the appeal for lack of standing, the constitutionality of same-sex marriage was not decided and shouldn't affect couples in other states. Windsor's question does affect same-sex couples permitted to marry legally. In striking DOMA's definition of marriage, ironically the court cleared the way for same-sex couples to share the same benefits as heterosexual couples: marriage AND divorce."
Christopher Man, Chadbourne & Park LLP
"The impact of the decision is sweeping. It means that more than 1,000 federal statutes that address the rights and responsibilities of married couples must be read to include same-sex couples who legally marry under the laws of 13 states and the District of Columbia. That will have profound impacts on legally married gay and lesbian couples on matters like Social Security, taxation and veteran's benefits. Just as importantly, it ensures the federal government will not undermine the dignity these legally married couples are entitled under state law."
Vicki Nielsen, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC
"As a result of the Windsor ruling, same-sex spouses should be eligible for benefits that have been provided on a tax-free basis to opposite-sex married couples. Furthermore, employers should no longer be required to impute income on the value of such benefit coverage for employees' nondependent same-sex spouses or continue to withhold and pay [Federal Insurance Contributions Act] taxes on the imputed amount. In addition, the value of spousal health and other fringe benefits that were included in wages because of DOMA represents a wage overstatement, presumably entitling employers and employees to FICA tax refunds and entitling employees to income tax refunds."
Bret Parker, New York City Bar Association
"The New York City Bar Association applauds the Supreme Court's decision to invalidate DOMA on Fifth Amendment grounds. We have long maintained that DOMA is unconstitutional and are pleased that same-sex married couples will now be afforded the full range of marital rights and benefits under federal law."
Wendy Parmet, Northeastern University School of Law
"Seen in conjunction with yesterday's decision invalidating the key enforcement provision of the [Voting Rights Act], as well as its affirmative action decision last week, it becomes clear that the current Supreme Court is in the process of significantly changing our understanding of equal protection. Under this court, equal protection is being severed from its historical roots, aimed at securing the rights of African-Americans and historically disenfranchised groups. Instead, it is being applied in a more ahistorical and formal manner, which may open the door to equality for some but close it for others."
Andrew Pincus, Mayer Brown LLP
"The effect of the ruling is to leave in force the district court's decision declaring Prop 8 unconstitutional. That ruling was framed broadly to apply throughout California. It is not completely clear whether the district court had the power to issue such a broad ruling, but the Supreme Court's decision means that the defenders of Proposition 8 cannot raise that issue and it appears unlikely that the relevant California officials will do so. Although the court's ruling addresses only Prop 8, its reasoning could well have a broader impact on the ability of private parties to bring lawsuits under both state and federal law."
Steven M. Rabinowitz, Pryor Cashman LLP
"The same-sex marriage debate is now effectively dead in the Congress. The battle, however, remains very much alive in the states, since the Supreme Court, in its DOMA decision, has signaled that it will support a state's right to either allow or bar same-sex marriage. The court's Prop 8 decision will inform that battle, as it will keep those without a personal or governmental stake effectively on the sidelines. But the battle over same-sex marriage will continue to rage; today's pair of decisions merely limit the eligible combatants and set the stage for battle in the states."
Sarah Riskin and Katie Connelly, Nilan Johnson Lewis PA
"From an employer perspective, the Windsor decision simplifies the administration of benefits for employees in same-sex marriages. Employers in states with same-sex marriage may also see a more diverse workforce, as the benefit of living in a state that recognizes same-marriage now carries greater significance due to federal recognition. These employers may also see decreased mobility if employees resist relocation to states where their marriages will not receive recognition. The primary impact for employers of Perry is that California employers will see additional requests for spousal benefits now that same-sex couples are once again able to marry."
William D. Rohrer, Carlton Fields
"It is important to note that United States v. Windsor only overturned Section 3 of DOMA which defines marriage as between a man and a woman. Section 2 of DOMA, which allows states that do not recognize same-sex marriages to refuse to recognize same-sex marriages performed outside of said state, is still valid law. Therefore, employers may have to make different determinations for federal laws/benefits vs. state laws/benefits in states such as Florida, which do not recognize same-sex marriages performed outside of the state."
Jerome C. Roth, Munger Tolles & Olson LLP
"As counsel to scores of amici, I was overwhelmed by three emotions. First, pride in the result of the efforts of many lawyers working together in a coordinated, compelling way. Second, gratitude to the parties, to the court and to our society for debating and resolving issues without the rancor and violence plaguing other nations. Third, joy and awe that, for the first time in my 55 years, I am finally fully adult, confronting the fundamental question other adults face — should I ask my partner in life to marry me. Getting to ponder that question makes me feel older and more responsible, yet younger and giddier."
George W. Schein, Thompson Hine LLP
"The Supreme Court's decision will have a significant impact on employee benefit plans. In the retirement plan context, employers will be required to recognize same-sex spouses for certain purposes. In the welfare plan context, the decision will simplify life for employers who provide welfare benefits to same-sex spouses by eliminating the requirement to tax benefits to same-sex spouses differently from benefits to opposite-sex spouses. The Supreme Court's decision leaves many questions to be resolved by subsequent regulation and undoubtedly litigation. Conspicuously unresolved is the interplay between the states that recognize same-sex marriage and those that do not."
Nonnie Shivers, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC
"Today's significant ruling will likely spur further expansion of protections for LGBT individuals. Employers must keep abreast of these rapidly expanding protections under federal, state and local laws for not only gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals, but also covering gender identity and gender expression. Employers should expect changes to federal laws impacting the workplace based on today's rulings, in particular the inclusion of same-sex partners in leave considerations under the Family and Medical Leave Act and potentially sponsorship of same-sex partners for immigration purposes, as well as expanded state and local protections."
Paul Smith, Jenner & Block LLP
"The Supreme Court's decision in Windsor recognizes correctly that the Defense of Marriage Act serves no rational federal purpose and was enacted only to demean those married couples who happen be same-sex couples. As Justice Kennedy explains, the Constitution does not allow the government to discriminate solely based on a desire to label some people, or some marriages, less worthy than others."
Todd Solomon, McDermott Will & Emery LLP
"There are many employee benefit implications that will impact private employers now that Section 3 of DOMA has been found unconstitutional, rules that will only apply to same-sex spouses who were married in and live in a state where same-sex marriage is legal. Federal laws governing employee benefit plans will require employers to treat employees' same-sex and opposite-sex spouses equally for purposes of the benefits that the employer extends to spouses. The big open question is what happens to same-sex spouses who live in Florida or Texas, for example. No one can answer the question until additional guidance is issued."
Catherine Stetson, Hogan Lovells
"On the federal level, DOMA is no more; the federal government will have to dismantle the many programs, codified or enforced in practice, that discriminate against legally married gays and lesbians. On the state level, California's Proposition 8 is no more, but the court's ruling potentially leaves power in the hands of state officials to enforce — or decline to enforce — state laws with which they disagree. And on the Supreme Court level, all eyes remain on Justice Kennedy. With Perry dismissed, an army of pundits awaits Justice Kennedy's opinion in the next case — a merits challenge to a state anti-gay-marriage law — to learn which of his developing narratives wins out in the end: states' rights or human rights."
Bryan Sullivan, Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae LLP
"The Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage today is a big step forward in ensuring equality for all under the law. The Defense of Marriage Act and California's Proposition 8 were discrimination codified in law and represented the worst in us as a society by treating same-sex couples and homosexuals as a lesser class of people undeserving of the rights, benefits and protections of the law."
Jeff Trachtman, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
"The Windsor decision is a huge step forward for equality. It reflects a broad shift in society towards acceptance and respect for the relationships of same-sex couples. Our amicus brief demonstrated that shift among mainstream religions, but it cuts across all institutions of American society."
Susan von Herrmann, Schiff Hardin LLP
"The Windsor case provides a safe harbor for same-sex married couples who are living in states that recognize same-sex marriage. Those spouses will clearly have the federal rights of marriage, including the right to transfer property to each other during life and after death without incurring gift or estate tax. The picture is less clear for married couples living in nonrecognition states and couples who are in marriage equivalent relationships. All same-sex couples should revisit their estate plans to determine whether adjustments are necessary to take advantage of the fact that certain federal benefits now may apply to them."
Scott Weston, Fox Rothschild LLP
"In this ruling, the Supreme Court was able to avoid any discussion regarding whether same-sex marriage is a constitutionally protected 'equal protection' right that would apply to all states. Unfortunately, given that a majority of the states has not approved same-sex marriage, same-sex couples will continue to have to move to states that have approved of same-sex marriage in order to marry and to divorce as well. However, given the decisions of our highest court, the future looks bright for same-sex couples."


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Eastern Washington marks the midpoint of spring practice with scrimmage at about 10:30 a.m. at Roos Field
Name a down, distance and yard line, and the Eastern Washington University football team will probably cover it Saturday (April 20) at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.
The Eagles will mark the mid-point of spring practice with a lengthy situational scrimmage, starting at about 10:30 a.m. The "choppy" scrimmage is free and open to the public, and has become a spring staple of the Eagles and head coach Beau Baldwin.
"We will cover a lot of situations in the scrimmage, so it will be a little choppy," he explained. "We don't necessarily put the ball down and let them go. We put them in situations such as coming out (from our own end zone), short-yardage and red zone. Hopefully, if we've accomplished what we want in those situations we want to hit, hopefully by our next scrimmage we'll let them go. But the experience they are getting in situations is important."
A week ago on a blustery day in Cheney, Eastern's offensive units finished with 223 yards of offense in a 45-play scrimmage, with three touchdown drives all led by different quarterbacks. The highlight defensively was the No. 1 unit stopping the No. 1 offense on a pair of three-and-outs in the early stages of the scrimmage.
Eastern will probably have twice that many plays Saturday, as they prepare for the team's annual Red-White Game on April 27 at 2 p.m.
"We're looking for progress out of both sides," Baldwin said of this week's scrimmage. "We have a lot of work to do."
Eagle fans will be able to see the debut of UCLA transfer Tevin McDonald on Saturday. He practiced for the first time in pads on Tuesday, and has been making steady progress familiarizing himself with the Eagle program. His first day of classes at EWU was on April 11.
"It's still early in the process, but he's fitting in great," said Baldwin. "He's comprehending a lot of material very well too, and that's the toughest part. We saw on video what he could bring athletically, and before he came here we were in discussions to give us an idea where he was mentally before he came here. But it wasn't until he got here that we could see how he grasps calls and different terminology in a short time, but so far we've been impressed with his quick progress in that regard."
Spring Practice Schedule
Practices take place various days through May 2. Most practices are scheduled to start at 4 p.m. (media interviews at approximately 3:35 p.m. or after practice at about 6 p.m.). All practices take place at Roos Field. Scrimmages also take place on the red Sprinturf surface at the "Inferno" in Cheney, Wash.
April 20 - Scrimmage, approx. 10:30 a.m., Roos Field
April 23 - Practice, 4 p.m.
April 25 - Practice, 4 p.m.
April 27 – Red-White Spring Game, 2 p.m., Roos Field
April 30 - Practice, 4 p.m.
May 1 – Practice (no pads), 4:30 p.m.
May 2 - Practice, 4 p.m.
Note: No scrimmage will take place on May 3 or 4 as previously listed.
Spring Scrimmages
The annual Red-White Game will take place on Saturday, April 27 at 2 p.m. at Roos Field in conjunction with Killin Weekend at EWU. The Red-White Game will be televised live in the Spokane area by SWX (SWX Digital 6.2 in Spokane, 25.3 in the Tri-Cities & 23.3 in the Yakima area; Comcast 115; Davis Cable 514/81.2/12; Time Warner 306; Charter 287, Cable One 466; Northland Cable 115).
Note: No scrimmage will take place on May 3 or 4 as previously listed.
32nd Annual Killin Dinner/Dance/Auction is April 27 at EWU
Tickets are now on sale for the 32nd Annual Killin Dinner, Dance and Auction, which is the featured event of "Eagle Week" at Eastern Washington University. The event follows the annual Red-White Spring Football Game on April 27 at 2 p.m. at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.
On-line ordering of tickets and more information is available at www.goeags.com for Killin, which takes place at the EWU Sports and Recreation Center. Other events taking place as part of "Eagle Week" will be announced in the coming weeks.
There is no admission charged for the Red-White Game, but cost for the dinner is $100 per individual, or $700 for a table of eight. The event starts with a social hour and auction at 4:30 p.m., followed by the dinner (6:15 p.m.), program/presentations/live auction (7:15 p.m.) and dancing (8 p.m.). Besides online at www.goeags.com, tickets may also be obtained by calling 509-359-2463 or 1-800-648-7697.
Net proceeds benefit areas of greatest need within Eastern Athletics. The event is named in honor of Orland Killin, who, along with his wife Bernice, helped create the event. Killin was a man immensely dedicated to academics and the integrity of Eastern Washington University, serving as professor, faculty athletic representative and faculty president. He was an Eastern football letter winner in 1941-42.
Taking place the day before on Friday, April 26, is the 26th Annual Coaches Golf Tournament. The golf tournament takes place at the Fairways Golf Course near Cheney, Wash., at noon. Registration and information for that event is also available at www.goeags.com.


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During the course of the past week the Washington Post has run a series of stories which are the product of a campaign of on-the-record interviews and coordinated on-background leaks from administration officials, the overall aim of which is to diminish General McChrystal's case for a better resourced counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan, and prepare the public for some other option. At an extreme, that other option appears to be a drawdown of American troops in Afghanistan and a return to a 1990s-style "counterterrorism" strategy of air strikes and special operations missions. Though this approach would be both ineffective and, with respect to our obligations to the Afghan people, immoral, it at least has the virtue that U.S. casualties in the South Asian theater would be limited. The same cannot be said for the approach floated in the most recent Post story:
According to White House officials involved in the meeting, Vice President Biden offered some of the more pointed challenges to McChrystal, who attended the session by video link from Kabul. One official said Biden played the role of "skeptic in chief," while other top officials, including Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, were muted in their comments [...]
Biden has argued against increasing the number of U.S. combat troops in Afghanistan, currently scheduled to total 68,000 by the end of the year. He favors preserving the current force levels, stepping up Predator drone strikes on al-Qaeda leaders and increasing training for Afghan forces. Like many congressional Democrats, Biden is concerned that deploying more U.S. troops could be counterproductive, giving the Taliban more fodder to foment public opposition to the foreign occupation.
Among the key phrases here is "preserving the current forces levels." At a time when the senior commander on the ground in Afghanistan is saying that he does not have enough troops to accomplish his counterinsurgency mission, administration officials are seriously arguing neither to increase nor decrease his resources, but simply to retask the current force with a mission oriented toward training Afghans and counterterrorism.
The Post's description of this retasking amounts to nothing more than a series of under-examined canards. We are to step up drone strikes: yet as the Pakistani and Afghan intelligence services--along with local civilians--trust us less, deducing correctly that we are there only for ourselves and not for their security, our intelligence will grow weaker. We are to increase the training (and, presumably, the size) of Afghan security forces: yet, as was demonstrated again and again in Iraq, recruiting and training local forces is something that cannot be rushed. Doing so leads to all sorts of unacceptable consequences, like units which mutiny and collapse in the face of the enemy. Developing the Afghan army is absolutely a priority--indeed, in the long run, it is the leading priority--but in the short run space must be created by Coalition forces providing security in areas where the Afghan Army does not have the forces or capabilities to do so. Security must come first and run concurrent with other goals, and at this stage, only NATO and the United States have the capability to provide it.
Finally, the notion that increased troop levels will be a propaganda coup for the Taliban is precisely the same argument made before the surge in Iraq. Those who made it at that time were wrong (as has been shown by Iraq's remarkable political gains, made under the umbrella of American security) and those who are making the same case now--mostly the same individuals--are wrong now. In fact, after observing how increased troop levels not only failed to worsen the insurgency in Iraq, but were decisive in its defeat, it is not a little bit maddening to see the same misleading case proposed in very similar circumstances.
The opposition to increasing troop levels is aggravated only by the failure to commit to the other extreme, of withdrawing and leaving Afghanistan to the consequences of a pure counterterrorism campaign. Never mind that General McChrystal recently commanded all U.S. Special Operations units, so he would be a leading authority on the viability of such an approach. Consider instead that we are planning to commit those forces that we have in country to increased casualties in the middle to long run. Wishful thinking will not change the following facts: that Afghanistan is in the throes of a serious insurgency, that we know how to defeat insurgencies, and that deviating from proven practices in this matter will lead to increased instability in that country and thus to increased danger for our troops. We did not understand how to fight this kind of war in 2004, and the consequences of our ignorance were unforgiving. We know these things now, so why are we still considering half-measures?


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I'm curious. What was the rational for the two sets of parents objections?
OP: "Is it rude to fill a wedding registry with backpacking gear?"Definitely! You should also include some kayaking, climbing, and cycling gear for your friends who are not backpackers. To ignore their favorite outdoor pursuits is quite rude!
"I doubt anything made today would last 48 years, no matter the quality or price."One example. Check out Falk Copper Cookware. Handmade in Belgium. There's still quality out there. You just have to do your research and bite the bullet when it comes to price. But realize your great-grandchildren will benefit from your prudence.
Yes, it is totally appropriate. My wife and I registered at REI when we got married 18 years ago. The gifts we got from the REI register got way more use than the traditional gifts. Enjoying the outdoors together has been a huge part of what makes our marriage so great. Now we have three kids and we just got done taking them all backpacking in Coyote Gulch last week. We use our china once a year, talking about a waste. It's funny cause my wife didn't want to register for china but her mom made her.
To clarify, I don't think ANYONE should register for china, I can't hardly think of a bigger waste of money.However I do think it is not the right thing to register for gear for hobbies. There is a reason why wedding gifts are for the new life/home. It's about starting fresh with nice things for you and your new bride to make a home. I think your parents are a more accurate reflection of the people that will be attending your wedding buying you the gifts and I think they are saying it's not a good idea for a reason.
I would suggest saying "Gift Cards" from REI.
You could always sneak an Mlife on to the Wedding list
"You could always sneak an Mlife on to the Wedding list" - Who knows, maybe you will be gifted one for getting married.
I am going to be a little unpopular here, but I find the idea of " registering" anywhere somewhat rude. I get that it helps people get stuff they actually need ( or want....), but to me registering at a store is going too far with it. I think a list of things you would like is much more appropriate and if that includes backpacking gear, that'd be fine with me. It must be a cultural thing, as I was not raised with this in Europe. We also would never have kids open all their friend's presents at the party.Edited for spelling.
Edited by Kat_P on 04/09/2012 14:32:38 MDT.
"but I find the idea of " registering" anywhere somewhat rude"I can appreciate how it looks to those who aren't used to it. One important consideration though is that when you register at a store, the store tracks when people have bought that item off your registery. So on wedding day, you don't end up with 15 Osprey Exos 58 packs (what a tragedy that would be!) :)It's all whatever to me, we eloped, so we didn't get any gifts! haha!
Kat, I can see how the American custom of registering at stores would seem rude, like asking for gifts. However, registering serves several useful functions:It frees the bridal couple and parents from constantly being inundated with "What do you/they want/need?" questions.It hopefully means the bridal couple won't be inundated with gifts they can't use, especially of the mismatched variety. I remember receiving a bunch of those. Of course, as I mentioned with my daughter, registering didn't completely prevent that problem! It theoretically eliminates duplication of gifts. Notice I said "theoretically," because, as mentioned above in my daughter's case, it doesn't always work. I had the same thing happen with amazon.com's "wish list" last Christmas--I got several duplicates--and I will never use it again! If registries are used, the couple should be sure to specify a wide variety of price ranges. I personally prefer giving a check or gift certificates so the couple can choose what they want. Some people think that's rude, too! You can't win!IMHO the very best gift would be an item with a special history attached, or something tasteful made by the giver, such as the hand-painted tray from my aunt that I mentioned. However, not all of us are artistic (unlike you!) and not everyone appreciates home-crafted or antique items.My daughter and her fiance, although they did register at a couple of stores, tried hard to get people to donate to selected charities instead of giving them gifts. That didn't work, either!
>>I think your parents are a more accurate reflection of the people that will be >>attending your wedding buying you the gifts and I think they are saying it's not a good >>>idea for a reason.Really? How so?If I listened to my parents, I'd still be be back East living five minutes away from them. ;) At least in my case, most the guests are fellow Coloradoans who are transplants and roughly our age (30s and 40s). Not sure what input the parents would have on our guests...>>>It must be a cultural thing, as I was not raised with this in Europe. My fiancee' grew up in Europe as well and never heard of it either.OTOH, I grew up in the US and truly never heard of a registry until a few years ago. Definitely not part of my cultural heritage either. (To be fair, neither is two kegs of Oskar Blues, a grill and some burgers at a wedding! :) )Anyway, at least for us, we are doing away with the registry and doing a modern version of the gift box both Adrianna and I grew up with....if people really feel the need to give a gift.As the saying goes "Our guests presence is a present enough".And we truly mean it.
How about you collect cash envelopes in a large stuff sack instead of presents.
"(To be fair, neither is two kegs of Oskar Blues, a grill and some burgers at a wedding! :) )"2 kegs of OB??? I'm sorry but I seemed to have misplaced my invite, please re-send. :)I think the registering for gear is a great idea! We had already been living together when we got married and didn't need anything so we didn't do it. Shoot, we didn't even send out invitations. Just told friends and family where it would be (Stoneman Meadow in Yosemite Valley) and said if you can join us great (there was only 3 weeks notice) and if not, no problem. Worked out very nicely.
I agree, it is your wedding.A couple years ago I went to the wedding of some friends son. Sometimes we go camping with the Groom's parents. Of course the parents have all the camping gear, the kids had little. So as a wedding present the Groom's parents bought EVERYTHING the kids would need for any camping trip. I thought it was really cool and stuff they could use. My wife and I have some expensive wedding gifts we received when we got married. I am afraid to touch them, as I might break them. A McHale would have been a much better gift for me :)Of course, cash is King!
I don't think it would be rude at all. It would have been so much more fun for my wife and I to get outdoor stuff from REI than the usual blenders, kitchen items, etc. We must have just been too traditional 32 years ago to even think of something creative like that. A great idea I think. Congratulations!
I registered for things i needed this included a bunch of car camping gear, pots and pans, small appliances.So 6 years later what i still use arePots and pans, a good pot set is a fantastic gift and lasts forever so if you dont have a nice set it is a great giftKitchen aid mixer and blenderCamping stove, camping pot setTentToolsCutleryThings i never used / dont use any moreGimmicky appliances, if you get them take them backBeddingTowelsI would say that 5 years later camping gear is definately one of the gifts that last and outside of the pots will probably last the longest.
">>I think your parents are a more accurate reflection of the people that will be >>attending your wedding buying you the gifts and I think they are saying it's not a good >>>idea for a reason.Really? How so?If I listened to my parents, I'd still be be back East living five minutes away from them. ;) At least in my case, most the guests are fellow Coloradoans who are transplants and roughly our age (30s and 40s). Not sure what input the parents would have on our guests..."Relating your choice of where to live/move and how to live your life has little to do with what you register for as gifts. My advice is geared towards Logan, and I got the impression the parents are throwing them a wedding versus he is paying for his own wedding. The parents probably know 90% of the people attending the wedding. There is a reason why wedding gifts are geared towards the home, it's because two people are coming together to make a new family and a new home. I also don't subscribe to the idea of 'it's your day, do whatever you want and your guests should just suck it up and deal with it, if they don't like it forget them'. Weddings are about the bride and groom yes but if you expect people to travel from all over, take time off work, spend money coming to your wedding and bring you a thoughtful (and expensive) gift to share and add to the excitement and specialness of the day then the wedding is no longer just about you. If you are footing the bill and want to do your own thing, if people come or not you don't care then fine, it is your choice but I have also seen where people do that then complain that nobody came. When I got married we had not lived together but between the two of us we had all the sheets, towels, plates, whatever to outfit our home but those things were our stuff, mis-matches, college stuff. We registered for nice, new things that were ours together. Sheets that only we will have slept on together, dishes only we will have eaten on together. Our old stuff we donated and or gave away to friends. We got new towels, new pots and pans, cooking utensils we needed to cook nice meals together. We didn't get 5 butter dishes, no fine china that gathers dust. Almost 5 years later we are still eating off our nice matching dishes, still cooking together with our wonderful pots and pans, still drying off and enjoying our matching towels, and enjoying our wonderful new mattress, with wonderful new high thread count sheets, under our awesome down blanket with beautiful duvet cover on our awesome pillows. These things are our things, in our home, that we built when we joined together in marriage. This, to me, is what marriage and wedding gifts are about...the new home that is created when two people join in marriage.Backpacking and climbing may be an activity the married couple enjoy together every week for the rest of their lives but, it is a hobby and in my opinion, has nothing to do with a wedding.All that said, I give cash in an envelope with a card for wedding gifts. Folks can buy whatever they want with it but that is not typically how Aunt Suzie and Uncle Jim feel. Aunt Suzie and Uncle Jim want to feel good about giving a gift for the new home of the bride and groom, not feel bad that the $350 pot and pan set they gave you is boring compared with the snowboard set Aunt Sally gave you.BTW I don't think it is rude, just not appropriate for the occasion.
Edited by TylerD on 04/10/2012 10:58:49 MDT.
Without making a bunch of assumptions about who is paying for what, what gifts are supposed to represent to you or the people who give them, and which relatives want to buy you X, and whether or not hobbies will come and go....Registering at REI (or where ever) is not rude at all.It's awesome that you two can enjoy the outdoors and backpacking together. If you were my friends, or relatives, I would be very happy to know I was giving you a gift that would help you to have that experience.
...when you register at a store, the store tracks when people have bought that item off your registery. So on wedding day, you don't end up with 15 Osprey Exos 58 packs (what a tragedy that would be!) :)It's all whatever to me, we eloped, so we didn't get any gifts! haha!Too funny, Kier! We eloped also. Maybe I should start a thread, "Is it too late to fill a second-wedding registry with backpacking gear?"If group consensus approves then I'll have to get that ceremony in order :D
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This is our lovely state flower, the peony. They couldn't have picked a more beautiful flower for the great state of Indiana. These things are absolutely gorgeous! They are huge! I cut this one today so I could enjoy this bloom inside. I hope the cat will stay away from it.
I have another bush in full bud, and I am looking forward to those lighter pink blooms. I moved one of my bushes because it was in the way of our patio wall, the buds on it shriveled so we won't get to enjoy those this year. Then there is that stubborn tree peony that has never bloomed. I think this fall I'll move it and maybe it will be happier in different location.


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Mexican Activist Murdered for Opposing Canadian Mining Company - Killing Sparks Protest at Canadian Embassy in Mexico City
The night of November 27th, Mariano Abarca Roblero, an activist against mining in Chicomuselo, Chiapas, was murdered. Mr. Abarca was an important member of the community who had suffered threats, prison and violence due to his opposition to the mining activities of Calgary-based Blackfire Exploration.
At 10 am EST on Thursday December 3, four busloads of community members from Chiapas will arrive at the Canadian Embassy in Mexico City to protest the murder of the local activist. The 130 people will travel more than 1000 km overnight from Chiapas to protest the Canadian government's failure to regulate the international operations Canadian-based mining companies. The protest is being endorsed by the Council of Canadians and MiningWatch.
"We know that it is truly necessary to do something. If it is possible to give our life, we must. We must demonstrate we are willing to defend our mother earth with our actions and we will continue to do it," said Abarca before his death. "If anything happens to me I blame the Canadian mining company Blackfire."
The protesters and supporting organizations are calling on the governments of Chiapas and Mexico to take urgent measures to investigate this assassination, protect the rights of all other community activists who have opposed the mining practices of Blackfire Exploration, and suspend the company's mining permits in Chiapas. The protest and supporting organizations are also calling on the Canadian government to enact legislation to hold Canadian extractive companies accountable for human rights and environmental impacts of their mining practices around the world.
Abarca, a member of the Mexican Network of People Affected by Mining (REMA) maintained a constant struggle against the Canadian transnational Blackfire Exploration, which focuses on mining barite, gold and antimony. From June, Abarca had an encampment in the municipal capital with other members of REMA demanding the departure of the Canadian mining company.
"A man deeply involved in the protest against the Canadian mining company Blackfire has been murdered outside his home," said Maude Barlow, national chairperson of the Council of Canadians. "This tragic outcome can be traced directly to the Harper government's refusal to end the impunity currently enjoyed by Canadian mining companies."
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- Claudia Campero (in México), Blue Planet Project: 52 55 3015 6366, claucampero(at)yahoo.com
- Jamie Kneen, MiningWatch Canada: (613) 569-3439, jamie(at)miningwatch.ca
- Dylan Penner, Media Officer, Council of Canadians: (613) 795-8685, dpenner(at)canadians.org
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Ken Lewenza, second from right, president of the Canadian Auto Workers, arrives with members of the negotiating committee. / Chris Young/Associated Press
To hear Ken Lewenza, president of the Canadian Auto Workers, recount the last month, he entered contract talks with the Detroit Three with his back against the wall and walked out with reasonable deals for his members.
Indeed, the CAW achieved many of its goals on wages and benefits by negotiating with Ford first, then using the Ford deal as a framework with General Motors and Chrysler.
But the new contracts fall short of providing many long-term commitments and don't expand any company's capacity in Canada, casting uncertainty over the country's unionized automotive industry after 2016.
"They got the best contract for their existing workers they possibly could have," said Tony Faria, emeritus professor of business at the University of Windsor. "But I don't see anything encouraging in this contract at all to bring about new hiring in Canada."
Lewenza, as he often does, appealed to the Canadian and Ontario governments to help secure future investments.
"In collective bargaining, you cannot bargain airtight job security," Lewenza said. "You need the market, but you also need the tools of government."
In new labor agreements reached since Sept. 17, Ford promised to add 600 jobs, and General Motors promised to create or retain 1,750 jobs. Chrysler didn't promise any new jobs.
But most of the new jobs promised by Ford and GM will be absorbed by existing workers on layoff.
"The whole strategy in Canada is to keep what we have," said Dennis DesRosiers of DesRosiers Automotive Consultants near Toronto. "The three contracts together, I think, collectively secure the Canadian production base."
Currently, Canada accounts for nearly 16% of total North American automotive production, or about 2.5 million cars and trucks annually. Under the new contracts, that percentage is likely to decrease slightly, Faria said.
Ford and GM workers have already ratified their contracts, and Chrysler workers will finish voting today. Under the deals, each worker will receive a $3,000 ratification bonus, cost-of-living lump sums in 2013, 2014 and 2015 and another cost-of-living adjustment to the base wage in 2016.
While the CAW leadership agreed to base wage freezes for the life of the four-year agreements, the annual payments were notable because the Detroit Three wanted to eliminate all cost-of-living increases.
The CAW also avoided a permanent second-tier wage for new hires. Instead, all three companies agreed to start new hires at a lower wage of $20.40 per hour, but those workers can grow into the CAW's top pay rate of $34 in 10 years.
That lower starting wage will allow the Detroit Three to reduce labor costs, but only as older workers retire.
Every year, about 3% to 5% of the Detroit Three's workforce retires, opening up spots for new hires, said Kristin Dziczek, director of the labor and industry group for the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor.
"Their new hiring is almost entirely going to be attrition-based," Dziczek said.
Before contract talks began, GM CEO Dan Akerson, Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne and Ford officials said labor costs in Canada are the most expensive in the world and needed to be cut to match labor costs in the U.S. if they were to invest in their Canadian factories.
In U.S. dollars, the CAW's wages and benefits average about $60 per hour, compared with $58 for U.S. workers at GM, $56 at Ford and about $50 at Chrysler, according to Dziczek.
Both Ford and GM have said the new agreements will help their Canadian operations become more competitive.
Marchionne gave a lukewarm endorsement of the agreement on Paul W. Smith's show Thursday morning on WJR-AM (760).
"Our people ...have done the most that could be done given the circumstances," Marchionne told Smith. "I think we avoided a very ugly impasse."
Marchionne and Lewenza did not have any direct discussions during the contract talks, Lewenza said.
"He had a very mature, responsible, experienced bargaining committee here," Lewenza said.
The most vulnerable plant in Canada could be in Brampton, Ontario, where the Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger are built. Going into contract talks, the CAW had hoped to gain a third shift at the plant.
Lewenza said Brampton's future is secured by $1 billion in investments Chrysler made between 2008 and 2011 at the plant.
But the next generation of those cars will be built on a new platform, and Chrysler didn't make any promises about where it will assemble the next-generation minivan, now made in Windsor.
Lewenza said he has trust in Chrysler's commitment to Windsor and he feels confident that Chrysler will be chosen for the next minivan and a crossover that will replace either the Dodge Grand Caravan or the Chrysler Town & Country.
"The reason I trust them is that we have been at three shifts for over 23 years," Lewenza said. "We are the home of the minivan."
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