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If you're looking for a gimmick which divides opinion, look no further than QR Codes.
Critics call the abstract-looking, black and white, scannable codes a complete waste of time, which are largely ignored by the general population.
Fans cite them as a quick, easy and effective way to get information into the hands of smart phone users as and when they want it.
As is so often the case, the reality lies somewhere in between.
Anyone who has eagerly scanned a QR code only to be taken to a non-mobile friendly version of a brand's standard website is likely to be let down. What's the point?
Worse, some QR Codes are in the most ridiculous places. Today I spotted this QR code in a totally inaccessible spot – 25ft up on a billboard in the middle of one of the busiest roads in and out of Edinburgh, with no place for drivers to stop.
Simply to take this photograph I had to drive into a bleak industrial estate, hoof it up on to a concrete flyover – and even with camera on maximum zoom could still barely make out the QR Code, let alone actually scan it.
Maybe this could even earn a place in the QR Code Hall of shame – this funny website dedicated to the worst fails involving impossible to scan or utterly pointless examples.
Until recently there's also been the problem of finding a scanning app and downloading it to your smart phone. Then remembering where it is, opening it and using it, all of which can be problematic if you are in a busy shop or on a cold street wearing gloves.
Increasingly, though, smart phones are shipping with scanning software built in. Indeed, the excellent Nokia 800 Windows phoneI use has a one-touch code scanner which works like lightning. It will happily open the destination URL there and then or just as happily save it for viewing later. Which means I'm regularly scanning codes when I see them – on parked vehicles, magazines, bus shelters etc.
Once you have the habit of scanning QR codes the true utility becomes apparent. It can be really handy to scan a code and get information you really need or want – like the details of a property for sale or rent when you scan the QR code on a sales board.
Recently spotted a vehicle branded with bodywork for Black Kilt Tours, including a QR code. Since I've developed a yen for travelling the Scottish highlands and islands, I scanned it, only to learn it is a service specialising in just such tours – but for gay men.
So while it wasn't for me, the QR codes still proved useful, sparing me any unnecessary online research, awkward phone calls or the possibility of rather uncomfortable coach trip. Moreover, it stuck in my memory. Brand awareness.
Today I've come across what struck me as an excellent use of QR codes, this time in an email newsletter from Edinburgh-based painter, Trevor Jones. Since he's a talented, professional artist, his abstract rendition of a QR code is arguably more eye catching than the standard mono square. But it goes further than that.
(* Disclaimer: I don't know Trevor Jones, work for him, or in other way represent the artist.)
When I tested whether his artwork was scannable, I was immediately taken to a mobile-optimised landing page, notifying me that to win a unique work of art by Trevor Jones, all I had to do was Like the Trevor Jones Art Facebook page, sign up for his newsletter – or to double the chance of winning, do both.
I duly did both. It was a frictionless process – and an object lesson for anyone else in business looking to build Facebook likes, or even more importantly, to gather qualified email leads.
It didn't stop there though. Jones has deviated from his usual colourful abstracts and there was also an intriguing come on in the original newsletter:
"I've just found out my QR code paintings will be on display at the Edinburgh Art Fair 16 – 18 November. I'll be there over the three days to demonstrate how the paintings work and to answer any questions you may have about them such as, 'Seriously. Why are you painting QR codes, Trevor? I kinda liked your older work better'.
"Ya, it's true. I'm getting that but if you stop by the Art Fair I'll gladly explain what all the fuss is about. Promise."
Now, truth be told, I'm a bit of an art pleb. Yet, depending on my diary, I might even look in on that art fair – and if I do, Mr Jones and his QR code will have been directly responsible for influencing my behaviour.
If that's not enough for you, there's also a mini site, called Mark of Beauty, dedicated to the artist's representations of QR codes which he has been painting through 2012.
There he says:
When I began developing this new body of work exploring QR codes as art I realised there would be some who wouldn't "get it" or who would even question its validity as painting…
"…The general consensus was that this artwork would indeed very likely divide opinions and, as an artist, what more could I ask for? Good art should stimulate debate and I really hope that these paintings encourage this. "
So it's not only QR codes which divide opinion, but even works of art based on QR codes.
My advice? Don't write off these little black and white squares as a useless gimmick. A well-executed example which is of use to the target audience and delivers value, can greatly help them on their customer journey.
Such a campaign can also make your brand or business memorable (the names Black Kilt Tours and Trevor Jones art are now firmly on my radar).
Yet there's even more. Maybe you could use a QR code in an imaginitive way to help collect email addresses or to help spread your monthly newsletter? Somewhere along the line you might just help influence the behaviour of possible clients too.
This may not have painted a picture quite as eye catching as those by Trevor Jones. So here are a few more links to really clever and creative use of QR codes:


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Filmmaker Ben Wagner and his wife bought a 1930s hunting cabin in Topanga Canyon in 2008 that was a fixer-upper. While mostly in good shape, one room had a fractured window and other needed repairs. When Wagner took a hammer to the cracked window, he had an epiphany.
"I thought, 'I should put this in a movie,' " Wagner recalled. "That planted a seed … this could be something bigger. What can we do with this?"
Wagner initially thought he'd run with a storyline of the zombie film genre, but decided to expand the idea to "more of a psychological thriller about a relationship in peril."
The seed grew to become Wagner's second feature film "Dead Within," which had its world premiere at FrightFest in London on Aug. 23 and its U.S. premiere at the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, Texas, on Thursday. The film will be available on DVD and digital platforms Tuesday.
In "Dead Within," a couple, played by Amy Cale Peterson of Los Feliz and Dean Chekvala of Los Angeles, survive a pandemic by boarding themselves in a cabin for months until an outside threat compounds the inner turmoil bubbling over due to dwindling resources and cabin fever.
Wagner and his writing partner, Matthew Bradford, wanted an immersive and visceral filmmaking process so for three days, the two lead actors were locked in Wagner's kitchen with two camera operators, shooting almost documentary style. While the filmmakers had a script, the actors were left in the dark on many of the plot twists so Wagner could get natural reactions.
"We started with a 60-page script, which the actors only saw the beginning of, because we didn't want to spoil too much of what came, so we can get those natural scares," Bradford said.
As a result, much of the dialogue is improvised — so much so, Peterson and Chekvala were given co-writing credit on the script.
"It kept us so honest as filmmakers because by giving the flexibility to explore these characters and try to do it on their own, they had to come to genuine discoveries and make true choices that their characters would make," Wagner said.
The idea was a tough one for Chekvala to wrap his head around. His initial reaction was, "What is exactly expected of me?"
"The pitch wasn't the story of the film, it was the style of how it was going to be filmed," Chekvala said. "It was basically, we wouldn't know much, you just have to create these characters. We would show up and he would kind of lead us through stuff, but wouldn't tell us how it ended … It was like, 'I know what it is, but I can't tell you.' "
For Peterson, who starred in Wagner's first feature film, "Southbounders" (2005), a story of a woman's 2,170-mile journey along the Appalachian Trail, it was an exciting challenge — though incredibly tough at times.
For instance, while the actors slept, Wagner would bang on the wall or have a fake decapitated head fall on someone's stomach, among other frightful things. One particular incident nearly put Peterson over the edge.
In the film, Chekvala's character leaves to scavenge for food, but Chekvala didn't come back to the set for nearly 24 hours. The filmmakers kept shooting around the clock and Peterson was feeling "extreme exhaustion."
"We had been shooting all night, and there was a scene where Dean came back, which I didn't necessarily know that was going to happen," Peterson recalled. "It was this great, fun, human moment of 'Where have you been? What has been going on?' I thought, 'Do I let you back in the cabin?'
"We shot that scene and it was very clear that Ben wasn't getting what he needed for me so he kept giving me direction … but after shooting for 30 hours straight and he wasn't getting what he wanted, finally I was like, 'Can you just tell me want you want? I'm an actor, I can do this.' "
Wagner said at that point he knew "She was over it."
"She shot me this laser from her eyes like, 'I'm done.' I said, 'That's a wrap.' As soon as I said that, her look went from 'I'm going to kill you' to just pure elation," Wagner said, with a laugh.
The filmmakers worked on a shoestring budget, but Bradford feels some of the great horror films, from Italian director Mario Bava's classics to Sam Raimi's "The Evil Dead," were created through those limitations.
"It's inspiring to look back at the long tradition of horror dictated by budget and tradition," Bradford said. "It tends to produce excellent results in ways the genre lends itself to."
Wagner emphasized they weren't looking to save money and cut corners by producing the film the way they did, "But it was one of those situations where how can we take advantage of the limitations of our budget and our faith to actually have that support and make the story better.
"If you want your characters shell-shocked and just beyond their limits, that's a great opportunity where you can create that situation where you have the actors on edge and save tons of cash in the process," Wagner said.
In Wagner's previous films, location always is a character. This was no different. He said using his home-turned-movie set lent to the cinema verite style of filming.
"Locations drive a lot of the creative decisions," Wagner said.
In the end, the shoot became an "incredibly collaborative" process that was also a "freeing experience," Peterson and Chekvala said. It also produced more than 100 hours of footage, which Wagner and Bradford expanded to a comic book as well as Web series at deadwithin.com.
"If you can give visceral experiences, things that feel natural … you feel that emphatic connection better," Wagner said, "and I think audiences are more willing to go along for the ride."
Michael Hixon is the entertainment editor for The Beach Reporter.

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Tamiko Younge
posted on Tuesday, August 07, 2012 - 7:54 am
I am trying to use latent class variable (3 classes) to predict distal outcomes (continuous variables). However, the outcomes covary with age and gender. If I'd like to control for these covariates in my prediction of the distal outcome, do I include a regression of the outcome on the cofactors in the model (i.e., outcome on age gender) or do I include covariates in the AUXILIARY option along with the outcomes of interest? Thank you so much for your help.
Best, Tamiko
Jon Heron
posted on Wednesday, August 08, 2012 - 4:32 am
Hi Tamiko
this sounds very similar to a question I asked in January:-
I think if you replace "binary" with "continuous" and "thresholds" with "means" then that's probably your answer. Reckon that agrees with the first option you mention.
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Wednesday, August 08, 2012 - 9:32 am
I would include them in the model.
Tamiko Younge
posted on Wednesday, August 08, 2012 - 10:00 am
Thanks for all your help!
Just to confirm, by "include them in the model" do you mean include the covariates of the distal outcome variable as covariates of the latent class variable (i.e., include them in the usevar command and include c ON age gender)?
I tried to include a regression of age and gender on the distal outcome as suggested in the earlier post (i.e., AUXILIARY=distal (e) in the VARIABLE command and in the MODEL command distal on age gender), but Mplus said "Unknown variable(s) in an ON statement: distal."
Let me know if you have any further suggestions. THANKS AGAIN!
Best, Tamiko
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Wednesday, August 08, 2012 - 11:51 am
Yes, I mean c ON age gender.
If age and gender are on the AUXILIARY list, they cannot be used in the MODEL command.
matt thullen
posted on Thursday, December 19, 2013 - 10:35 am
Is there anyway to get descriptive stats on how covariates vary across classes if they have been used in the MODEL command?
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Thursday, December 19, 2013 - 1:26 pm
Use the RESIDUAL option of the OUTPUT command.
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Contrary to what I just wrote on my site on Facebook, I admit that there are some times when the colors blue and orange look good together: such as in nature, exemplified by these tiger lilies in a cobalt-blue vase. The warm orange-brown of the saltshakers is also a nice complement. Okay, so I would never wear orange and blue together, but sometimes they do look just splendid. But for me, I need to add a splash of green. We usually think of dark green candles as being more appropriate for fall or Christmas, but I love how they combine with cobalt blue: during the hot days of summer, blue and green is the ultimate cooling combo. And I was delighted to find this unusual bright green homemade doily at a flea market (I always look through piles of old linens for finds like this one! It was only a dollar.).
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Jerry's Coming To Sioux Falls
Jerry's Auto Sales of Lennox is coming to Sioux Falls. The new location is planned for the southeast corner of 85th Street and Minnesota Avenue.
According to Sioux Falls Business Journal:
The nearly five-acre car lot would include a 16,000-square-foot office and offer sales, service and repair.
Jerry's Auto Sales also has a location in Lennox. Owner Jerry Barr also operates Jerry's Chevrolet of Beresford and Extreme Automotive at 49th Street and Louise Avenue.
"This came together real quickly," said Mike Van Buskirk, who represents the property. "He's looking to the future."
The business would be located to the south of Soo Sport Sales and to the west of a basketball practice facility owned by Avera McKennan. It would be across the street from the proposed Walmart store.
"It's a good spot for that," Van Buskirk said. "I think that area is obviously going to continue to grow."
The plan for the store will need to be approved by the City Planning Commission.
"He's going to do a nice facility," Van Buskirk said. "He's going to do it right." Van Buskirk expects construction to start next year.


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LXer Weekly Roundup for 29-Jun-2008
In this week's Roundup we have a OLPC XO-1 spotted in a red enclosure and a possibly faked demo of XP an a OLPC as well, The MPAA says "We Don't Need No Stinking Evidence!", Linux developers petition for open Linux kernel drivers, No Vista Inside for Intel, Dear Microsoft, thanks for the help, Linux, Battle of the Titans - Mandriva vs openSUSE: The Rematch and Ten sticking points for new Ubuntu users.
Did Microsoft Fake XP on XO Press Media?!: Do you remember all the hoopla around the XP on the XO announcement in May? Where Microsoft gave us a press release, blog post, and a video, all announcing Windows XP for the XO laptop. Well, thanks to the sleuths on OLPC News Forum it looks like Microsoft may have faked two of the three. First, let's look at the official press release photograph showing XP on the XO. Now, take a very, very close look. Do you see what teapot sees?
XO-1 spotted in red enclosure: At first I thought that I was looking at a late April's fool joke. Then I was reminded of other potentially faked material involving Microsoft and OLPC. But the more often I look at the photos that Gizmodo has posted the more I believe that I'm really looking at a limited edition XO-1 that comes in red..
Morals, Force and Freedomware: "I would rather live in a free market where proprietary software has 90% market share than in a state where Free Software is enforced by law."
MPAA: We Don't Need No Stinking Evidence!: You get some positive news, such as the Amicus brief filed by the EFF and others in the Jammie Thomas case, which could net her a new trial. But also on Friday, the MPAA filed its own brief, one which basically says it feels evidence isn't necessary in the case of one of its copyright infringement trials.
Installing applications on Linux: In my last article I talked about changing Linux so that software updates come from your ISPs local Linux mirror, which may not count towards your monthly download allowance. In this article I'll chat about how to install applications.
Compare Ekiga and Skype on Ubuntu 8.04: What do you have to lose by using Internet Phone with Ekiga Softphone. This is easy to set up and can save you a lot of money by using it. This is especially a useful tool if you have broadband access to the Internet. Here is a step-by-step approach to setting up your phone. Also provided is a link to compare Skype with Ekiga.
Linux developers petition for open Linux kernel drivers: Insisting that they have "repeatedly found them to be detrimental to Linux users, businesses, and the greater Linux ecosystem," today the Linux kernel community has started petitioning for open-source modules and open-source drivers for the Linux kernel. Such modules negate the openness, stability, flexibility, and maintainability of the Linux development model and shut their users off from the expertise of the Linux community. The Linux Foundation, led by Jim Zemlin, has issued a statement in favor of the Linux kernel developers' position. It's unclear why the kernel developers decided to speak out now, though the Linux Foundation indicates that the developers have been subjected to a steady barrage of questions on the topic for years. Apparently, they finally got sick of it.
HP Open Sources Unix File System for Linux: HP is opening up its Tru64 Advanced File System (AdvFS) to the open source Linux community in a bid to help further Linux file system innovation. The AdvFS file system, which has its roots in Digital Equipment Corporation's Digital Unix, is used in mission-critical deployments by HP customers. But HP, which gained AdvFS through a series of acquisitions, has its own flavor of Unix, HP-UX, with its own file system.
Funny Side of Linux: In all seriousness of being a linux user we sometimes forget the fun side of it all, here is an attempt to capture some of it.
Debian To Replace Xandros on the Eee PC?: In an under-reported story this week, it appears that Debian could eventually replace Xandros as the default Linux OS on the Eee PC.
NVIDIA Denies Opening Up Its Driver: Yesterday we reported on the Linux Foundation's message they have issued on the behalf of more than 140 kernel developers: Binary-only kernel modules are harmful and undesirable. While no vendor was singled out in this message, the biggest hardware manufacturer that has yet to provide any real level of open-source support is NVIDIA Corporation.
Battle of the Titans - Mandriva vs openSUSE: The Rematch: Last fall when the two mega-distros openSUSE and Mandriva both hit the mirrors, it was difficult to decide which I liked better. In an attempt to narrow it down, I ran some light-hearted tests and found Mandriva won out in a side-by-side comparison. But things change rapidly in the Linux world and I wondered how a competition of the newest releases would come out. Mandriva 2008.1 was released this past April and openSUSE 11.0 was released just last week.
Dear Microsoft, thanks for the help, Linux: You gotta love it. Microsoft has decided that it will ho ahead and kill off easy access to XP on June 30th. On behalf of desktop Linux users everywhere, and our first cousins, the Mac fans, thanks. You've given us the best shot we'll ever have of taking the desktop. But it gets even better! Microsoft has also announced that it will be releasing Windows 7 on January 2010. They'll blow that ship date. Microsoft has never set a shipping date it could meet. But, who in their right mind would now buy Vista?
No Vista Inside for Intel: It looks like Microsoft may have shot itself in both feet by announcing Windows 7 so soon, as 'Wintel' decides not to bother upgrading to Vista because there is, and I quote here: "no compelling case." ROFL. Perhaps they should skip Windows 7 as well and just opt for 80,000 Linux installs?
Nvidia says no to free drivers, I say no to Nvidia: "Bottom line is. Nvidia, you say no to freedomware drivers, I say no to you. How about that? Perhaps with enough people in the market acting on that same sentiment will make the value of NVIDIA's precious "intellectual property" suddenly seem trivial."
Portrait: Michelle Bisson balances consulting with Joomla! volunteerism: "I've always done the things that nobody else wanted to do," Michelle Bisson says, explaining how she became the only woman on the core team for the Joomla! content management system. "I say, 'Oh, that needs to be done? Okay, I'll do what I can.'" This outlook is responsible not only for making her one of the founders of the Joomla! project, but also for giving her an unusual degree of insight into how non-developers can contribute to free and open source software projects (FOSS).
OpenSUSE 11: nice kid, bad custodians: Sometime back, I had a couple of encounters with OpenSUSE, the so-called community distribution which was started by Novell in 2005. Neither of them was exactly salutary. For example, in October last year, version 10.3 was released and my efforts to see what it was all about were frustrated to a large extent by the downloads themselves.
Ten sticking points for new Ubuntu users: With Ubuntu, Canonical has had notable success in convincing people to switch from other platforms, but potential Ubuntu users are still running into trouble in several areas. Having spent some time on Canonical's forums, I've identified 10 points that seem to be common sticking points for new users -- that is, problems that have the potential to prevent a new user from adopting Ubuntu in the long term. These problems span the entire Ubuntu experience, but they all have two things in common: they are all serious enough to evoke the dreaded "I tried Linux but it didn't work" excuse, and they are all solvable.
Life after Windows, 3 1/2 months: Deleted the Windows partition: On March 11 I decided to move away from using Microsoft Windows XP as my primary work operating system on my IBM-supplied Thinkpad T60p. I've offered progress reports on how I was getting along. Through all of this I kept a reduced Windows XP partition on the machine "just in case."
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Josh Thole stays, in part because of his offense, but sits tonight. What a shock. Alex Cora in at second, which I have no problem with. Every time he plays Cora does something positive.
Here's tonight's lineup at Arizona:
Jose Reyes, SS
Angel Pagan, RF
David Wright, 3B
Carlos Beltran, CF
Ike Davis, 1B
Jason Bay, LF
Rod Barajas, C
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"For too long we have allowed some corporations to hold a gun to our heads and demand that we choose jobs or choose the earth." That's what Terry O'Sullivan, the general president of the Laborers International Union of North America, told green groups and fellow unions at a green-jobs conference in February 2009, just a few months after the union—one of the largest in the country—joined the Blue-Green Alliance, a group organized to advocate for a "clean economy."
But by January 2012, O'Sullivan had made a choice. The climate bill had failed, the money from the recovery act had run out, political tides had turned against government spending, and the union was no longer so keen to partner with the environmental movement. "We're repulsed by some of our supposed brothers and sisters lining up with job killers like the Sierra Club and the Natural Resources Defense Council to destroy the lives of working men and women," O'Sullivan said. This heady "job killer" rhetoric was aimed not just at green groups but at unions like SEIU and the Communications Workers of America. They hadn't had to do much earn this scorn. They had just opened their mouth about the Keystone XL pipeline.
For more than two years, the climate movement has focused on making Keystone XL the issue for anyone who cares about combating global warming to organize around, and this campaign has kept both the labor and progressive wings of the Democratic Party on edge. The argument from the climate movement all along has been not just that the pipeline is a bad project but that it's representative of the kind of thinking that's going to muck up the planet—that oil has to come out of the ground, that it's possible to wait and deal with climate change later.
The counterargument has been that Keystone XL is just one, insignificant pipeline. If you ask O'Sullivan about making a choice between the jobs and the earth on this issue, you'll start hearing about the oil-industry experts who argue that there is no choice here—that tar sands oil is coming out of the ground no matter what. But, in the end, the climate movement has succeeded at giving this project a broader significance—even for pro-pipeline groups like LIUNA.
"LIUNA and Building & Trades get that this is more than one project," says Sean Sweeney, the director of the Cornell Global Labor Institute. "They see that they're playing a role in a much larger agenda."
For months now, the pro- and anti-pipeline camps have been bickering over how many jobs the Keystone pipeline will create and whether they're temporary or permanent jobs. (Pipeline opponents' last count of permanent jobs clocked in at a whopping 35.) From LIUNA's point of view, though, that number-crunching contest misses the point.
"Our members don't get health insurance the day they walk onto the job—they need a minimum number of hours," says Dave Mallino, LIUNA's legislative director. "If they don't have projects to get hours on, they don't get benefits. Our members work temporary job to temporary job. If you're dismissive of the nature of our work, you're being dismissive of our members."
The jobs on Keystone XL are not necessarily the only ones at stake for unions in this fight. In 2009, less than a year after the Laborers joined the Blue-Green Alliance, the AFL-CIO's Building and Construction Trades Department (of which LIUNA is a part) signed on to an alliance touted as "the first time that the oil and natural gas industry and its labor unions have agreed to work together formally." The resulting organization, the Oil and Natural Gas Industry Labor-Management Committee, has two main purposes: to work for jobs—job retention, job growth—and to create communications campaigns around legislation that might squelch oil and natural-gas development. Pushing Keystone XL is the first test for the partnership.
Back in 2009, it didn't seem so strange LIUNA was playing with two natural enemies, getting closer with the greens while buddying up to the oil and natural-gas industry. Green groups like the Sierra Club were forming unlikely allegiances, too, convincing themselves that the natural-gas industry, with its carbon-light fuel and competition with oil, might just be a new best friend. Like a smart but athletic kid who can hang with both jocks and nerds, the Laborers had interests in common with both groups, and in the economic dung heap of 2009, no union could turn its nose up at an offer that might lead to jobs for its members.
But as the Keystone XL fight has dragged on, unions like LIUNA have found themselves hanging with a rougher, more anti-union crowd. In Nebraska, a Laborers' local union has worked closely with Koch-affiliated groups; Sean McGarvey, the head of Building Trades, has stood shoulder to shoulder with the American Petroleum Institute's CEO, and O' Sullivan has spoken about Keystone XL on the stage at the National Association of Manufacturers, an anti-union organization if there ever was one.
Cornell's Sweeney and his colleague Lara Skinner have a term for this axis—the blue-black alliance. They've spent a good part of the last couple of years arguing that this partnership doesn't serve the interests of the labor movement—particularly a progressive labor movement—and caters to the extreme right. In the Keystone XL fight, the industry needs allies like LIUNA to argue that there's an American interest in the project. The new sections of pipeline would bring oil extracted in Canada across the border into the United States, through Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas, to Gulf Coast refineries, from which it will be shipped out across the world. The oil will just be passing through the United States, unless, of course, it spills. The project will benefit business, but for most Americans, the only potential impact is a negative one. "They need unions to make the social case," Cornell's Sweeney says. "Unions are probably the only social ally they've got."
But while Keystone XL has been the main focus of this partnership so far, it won't end once the Obama administration delivers a decision on this one pipeline.
"If you think about a dying labor movement, and you think of all the challenges they're facing to create jobs and make them union, it's one area in the construction industry that has been growing a lot—pipelines," says Skinner. "And particularly natural-gas pipelines."
LIUNA is aware of this dynamic. "Pipelines is a huge industry and a huge sector for us. When the Sierra Club comes out and says they oppose natural-gas-fired power plants, it's a huge part of the energy sector," says O'Sullivan. "It's way beyond Keystone."
That's what climate campaigners have been saying all along, and given the possibility of a pipeline-riddled future, they too see an advantage to having unions on their side. In order to push Obama to take a stronger stand on climate, one that goes beyond his tame fuel-efficiency accomplishments, "it's important to demonstrate that there's a broad base of people in this country who support that agenda. And that includes labor and workers," says May Boeve, executive director of 350.org.
The first unions to stick their necks out were the Amalgamated Transit Union and the Transport Workers Union, which came out against Keystone XL in August 2011. National Nurses United and the Domestic Workers Alliance followed some months later. These unions are relatively small, and while the Building Trades, for instance, has spent part of its ample lobbying budget on this issue, these unions don't have the same financial resources. Pro-Keystone XL unions haven't made it easy for them to speak up on this issue, either. Terry O'Sullivan, for instance, isn't shy about using harsh words—"repulsive" is a favorite—about unions on the other side of this issue, and when a Canadian union wanted to visit D.C. to make the case against the pipeline, the Laborers threatened to picket the meeting. Although more than one group that's been fighting against Keystone XL mentioned the ATU as a leader in the labor movement on this issue, the ATU declined to speak about that work for this article.
These unions haven't gotten much support from bigger, green-allied unions, either, who are less interested in making this issue their fight. The Blue-Green Alliance didn't take a position on Keystone XL at all. A group of unions and environmental groups did issue a limp statement in January 2012, after the State Department turned down TransCanada's first permit, but, outside of that, most of the unions that had been working on building partnerships with environmental groups have kept quiet.
There are signs, though, that the smaller unions have been able to check the influence of the pro-pipeline unions and that some of the quieter unions may have stronger feelings about Keystone XL than they've let on. On February 17, when the Sierra Club, 350.org, and the Hip-Hop Caucus led the largest climate march to date in Washington, the Communications Workers of America joined them. And when the AFL-CIO's Executive Council met in February, after the member unions debated making a statement on Keystone XL, what they released was a statement that was for the idea of pipelines in general. Pro-Keystone XL unions waved the statement around as a vindication of their work, but it didn't go so far as to say, "Yes, we're behind Keystone XL."
"In my 43 years in the labor movement, I can't recall another time that AFL-CIO has remained neutral on any jobs program. And for the last year and a half, they have been neutral on Keystone. That's historic and really important," says Joe Uehlein, executive director of the Labor Network for Sustainability.
What would it take for a larger chunk of the labor movement to sign up for a hard fight against climate change? Part of the problem right now is that the ideas of 2008 and 2009 are still hanging around, pretending to be useful. LIUNA's proposal for working together with environmental group is to keep pushing for some sort of comprehensive climate-change legislation. "Green jobs" are ghostly.
The progressive vision of labor and the environmental movement working together goes something like this: Unions like LIUNA oppose Keystone XL. They march with the climate movement, 30,000 hardhats saying, "We want jobs, but not these jobs." The infrastructure program that President Obama's been struggling to promote gets a political boost. Instead of building new pipelines, unions repair leaky old ones. They fix roads and bridges and build transit systems.
"It's hard to imagine a more significant employment program," says 350.org's Boeve. "How is this not the answer? How has this not been put forward by politicians?"
Part of the answer is that no one's been giving politicians a reason to advocate for that vision—not labor and not environmentalists. When asked how the two movements could work together, Boeve thought for a minute and then said, "A lot of the examples are of things that we want to stop." That's not so helpful for labor leaders. "If you're a laborer or pipe fitter in the Midwest, you want to build that pipeline because it's good work. But you would be just as happy rebuilding the water infrastructure" of our country, says Uehlein. But as LIUNA's work on Keystone XL indicates, it's almost impossible for union leaders to turn down jobs dangled in front of them, even old, dirty economy jobs. "The environmental movement needs its own jobs program," says Uehlein. And not futuristic green jobs that don't exist yet. Jobs that exist now, that give union leaders a reason to fight against projects like Keystone XL, instead of for it.


text: Kosmor :: View topic - Introduce yourself! :-) Imprint Search Log in Legal Memberlist Profile Introduce yourself! :-) Goto page Previous 1, 2, 3 Next Kosmor Forum Index -> Kosmor Talk View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message TheHolyEvilGuest Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 03:00 Post subject: oki-now its my turn My reallife name is Max(imilian) and i'm 18years old now^^ I also play the german kosmor and other online-games my hobbies are my beautiful girlfriend-she is all what i have-my life my love...and i'm playing handball and listen to musik like METAL!!! METAL IS THE LAW GL+HF MfG TheHolyEvil Back to top ARESGuest Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 03:47 Post subject: Ave my name is Markus I'm 24 years old and i've completed my study of law my hobbies are evrything without works... and (@ theholyevil) my girlfriend is not my hobby, she is my life and of course I also play the german Kosmor and now with the words of the one and only german soocergiant: my english is not very good my german is better (one credit for the man or the moman, who know this man) Back to top AlthaiaGuest Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 04:43 Post subject: Hello folks! My name is Gerd I´m 28 years old and live in Graz (Austria). In April my girlfriend and I are expecting a Baby juhuuuuu its a Boy! My hobbies are: Artistic Gymnastics, Fistball, Skiing and playing Kosmor. I like any style of music which I actually prefer, depends on the situation. So long Last edited by Althaia on Thu Feb 05, 2004 03:53; edited 1 time in total Back to top estefazGuest Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 08:56 Post subject: hiho RL, what's that? hm.. i guess thats the stuff we are playing whenever we are not commanding our KP... Well, in that RL my name is Manuel Seidel, born in 1981, so I guess I'm 22 at the moment and will be until July. I study electronical engineering at Hannover University, Germany. I spend my free time with cooking, sleeping, reading books, making a little bit music, watching movies with friends, playing roleplaying games, two PBEM games (play by email) - Rorqual and Eressea - and Kosmor (german version too). And if I got some time left, I take my new crossbow and go training Next one! manu Back to top Eric_T_CartmanGuest Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 09:10 Post subject: this is a serious question? RL means real life Back to top estefazGuest Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 10:08 Post subject: Yes, of course it is. Quote: hm.. i guess thats the stuff we are playing whenever we are not commanding our KP... Back to top CassiopeiaGuest Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 04:44 Post subject: Ok, then i go on. My real name is Annika Scheuermann and I'm still!! 17. I live in the beautifull city Munich if i'm not at my boyfriend! My hobbies are: My Boyfriend, Komor(german and internat.), computers, my friends, my sweet guinea pig, and finally my boyfriend CU Back to top BlazenBlueGuest Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2004 14:15 Post subject: Hey, I'm Cal from south England, i'm only 15. Ma Hobbies are playing squash, reading books, Assorted computer scripting/Design. And of corse ma Girlfriend but it take an hour on the train to get to her so i only see her on weekends. What a bunch of freaks we are including Girlfriends under hobbies . Back to top Gil-galadGuest Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2004 14:38 Post subject: I'm Lars Schönherr from Germany. I live in a small village near Wermelskirchen, a small town near Cologne. My hobbies are playing trombone and piano, playing kosmor, soccer, skiing (in winter). Bye Gil-galad Back to top VultureGuest Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2004 14:38 Post subject: Hi, I'm Jan, i also come from Germany and i'm 19. My english.........forget it, but i've a translation book near my desk to understand the half you say (the rest is ) But i think i can play the game. Im playing in the german version of kosmor, too. The name is Geier (it's german, it is the same like vulture). Back to top FeydRauthaGuest Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 09:27 Post subject: Mhh... so far i will return My real name is Marcus, i am from germany and my hobbys are: TableTop-Strategygames, pen and paper (mostly fantastic or middleage storys) and my friends. Music... great theme... but i wont speak your ears bloody. My music is metal. (Gothic, folk (irish, scotish) and much more. So, you know the things you should know about me! Best Regards Feyd Rautha Back to top NomadicGuest Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 17:24 Post subject: hello, my name is Scott. This is my first time playing Kosmor, But I am a VERY quick learner.....But I have no help. I live in Indiana U.S.A. My hobbies are PC games, most sports, and music..... well ....thats about it! nice to meet all of you! Back to top KenshinGuest Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2004 08:35 Post subject: Might as well introduce myself. My name is Keith, I am 15 and I love to play these type of online multiplayer games. I'm based in the US but wish to visit my homeland of Germany once in my life. Anyway I also love anime. My name is based of the character Kenshin Himura (Himura Kenshin for Japanese people) and I will try to live up to what he is (before he stoped being the Batosia). Any way see you all in the game. Back to top LeonCrugerGuest Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2004 08:22 Post subject: My turn? My name is Steven, I'm only 14. This is my first time playing, but hopefully I'll catch on quick, but I only play the english version. My hobbies are RP'ing (RolePlaying), normally fantasy and very power-based, writing, drawing, and of course, girlfriends that flow around me like a river. Anyway, I also can design websites, with my limited knowledge of html, I'm learning how to write manga, and this is what I'm going to do in my spare time. Hope I grow up nice here, if anyone wants to help me they're welcome to. Back to top DarkfyreGuest Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 05:56 Post subject: Well, Let's introduce myself a bit... My name is Dennis, I'm from the Netherlands, and I just started playing... 3 days ago. I'm 18 years old. My hobbies are Computer games (mostly PC, but I play consoles too), listening to music (pretty much any music, though mostly Rock (Hardrock, Altrock, etc.)). I also like writing and reading, though I have been doing that way too little lately. 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It's an auspicious day for New York City today, with a ribbon cutting for 4 World Trade Center, the first of the buildings in the new World Trade Center complex to open for business. Although the LEED-certified building is intended for use as private offices and retail spaces, its 57th floor with sweeping views of the city will be available for event rentals -- not doubt for a pretty penny!
The formal arrival of 4 World Trade Center marks an important moment for New York City, which has been pushing forward on recovery from the terrorist attacks that gutted Lower Manhattan on 11 September, 2001. As the World Trade Center complex begins to come together with innovative, striking, and defiant architecture, the city is projecting a clear message to the nation and the world: it's remaining at the heart of business, culture, and society in America.
While commercial buildings lie outside our usual interest in home improvement topics, 4 World Trade center occupies a unique place in our hearts; not least because many of the Networx team members hail from New York and it's a special moment for them. And because this building represents some very innovative New York construction and design, as the city was heavily invested in both recovery and looking to the future with green, ecologically-friendly design that would show it's possible to build commercial buildings with the best interests of the environment in mind.
Designed by Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki, the building doesn't have the flash of Freedom Tower, but its quieter, more restrained aesthetic is still striking, and Maki has done an excellent job of integrating indoor and outdoor space. He was sensitive to the fact that the World Trade Center Memorial is very close to 4 World Trade Center. For this reason, he maintained a seamlessly somber, reflective design within the entry to and lobby of the building, transitioning to an interior with rich views of the surrounding trees and blue skies (on sunny days) to create a tranquil and elegant space.
How did the building earn the coveted LEED Gold certification? A number of measures, including the use of rainwater collection and low-flow fixtures, insulated floor-to-ceiling glass, highly efficient heating and cooling systems, smarter elevators, and a committment to using renewable sources for the building's energy needs. Those windows, by the way, offer unparalleled natural light and a gorgeous view of the city, cutting down on the need for lighting and creating a more open, beautiful workspace.
Cleaning materials used throughout the building are environmentally friendly and the air conditioning system does not use ozone-depleting chemicals. Workers and visitors to the building are encouraged to help out the environment with a parking program that gives priority spaces to eco-friendly vehicles, and construction crews even thought about the environment while building with a low-emissions program to keep their neighbors comfortable.
You can see a two minute timelapse video of 4 World Trade Center under construction here, showing how it went from shattered earth to glass-clad beauty.
While researching this article, I found a historic photo of the original World Trade Center under construction. It was a strangely emotional moment for me, and I thought I'd share it with you:
This image was taken from New Jersey, and as you can see, only one of the Twin Towers had an antenna at this stage of construction. It's still jarring to see the New York skyline without these familiar structures, but today marks an important moment in New York's journey towards a new skyline, and a new life.
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One Direction's Harry Styles Hits Burberry Show at London Fashion Week
That handsome, hot and hunky heartthrob known as Harry Styles of One Direction hit up Fashion Week in London, taking in the Burberry Spring/Summer 2013 show. Young Mr. Styles was fashionably dressed himself, making us think that a possible catwalk or runway appearance may be in the mop-topped one's future.
Any designer would be more than thrilled to dress him and send him down their runway, since he's one of the hottest stars of the under-25 set. And just look at his amazing physique!
Styles took in the show while seated next to burlesque model Dita Von Teese, making for yet another awesomely random pairing of celebs at a runway show.
Doesn't he look utterly ensconced in the fashions being displayed on the runway? Nah, it's more like his eyes are glued to the models who are traipsing down the runway in expensive and beautiful couture. He's a red-blooded young man. It's normal to be gawking at the models.
Styles was also snapped outside in his Sunday best. Looking good, Harry. He was spotted hanging out with model Pixie Geldof in the U.K. earlier this week, sparking romance rumors. Looks like Styles is keeping busy while 1D prepare to drop their next album 'Take Me Home' this November.


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Grand Rapids, Michigan – U.S. Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI) announced that his district staff will hold mobile office hours on Monday, June 18, 2012, from 8 AM to 9:30 AM at locations in both Rockford and Caledonia. Members of Amash's staff will be on hand to provide assistance to those with federal issues or casework. No appointments are necessary and questions may be directed to Amash's district office at (616) 451-8383.
"I understand that not every constituent has regular Internet access and some may have difficulty making it to our district office in Grand Rapids. I want to bring our office to them," said Amash.
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Red Sox unleash flood of offense in rout of Rangers
Boston, MA – Mike Carp homered during a 3-for-4 performance which included three RBI and as many runs scored, as the Boston Red set a season high for offense with a 17-5 demolition of the Texas Rangers in the opener of a three-game series at Fenway Park.
"These things happen over 162 games. Sometimes you're going to have the chance to score a ton of runs and you don't stop," Carp admitted. "We were able to keep it going all night."
Jackie Bradley, Jr. homered and knocked in three runs, while David Ortiz added a pair of hits and also drove in three for the Red Sox, who were coming off a series win in the Bronx and have won eight of their last 11 overall.
Daniel Nava ended up with three hits, scored four times and added an RBI, Stephen Drew went deep among his four hits and knocked in a pair, and Jarrod Saltalamacchia contributed a home run, three hits and two runs driven in.
Ryan Dempster (3-6) did well enough to win, allowing five hits and three runs with six strikeouts over seven innings.
"I like my chances with 17 runs," Dempster quipped. "When you get that much breathing room, you fill up the zone a little more to try and get some quick outs."
Jeff Baker and Mitch Moreland each hit two-run homers for the Rangers, who stumbled to their fifth loss in the last eight, while A.J. Pierzynski hit safely three times.
Justin Grimm (5-4) departed after recording only five outs, charged with seven hits and eight runs while walking three.
Up 2-0 after one inning, Boston piled on six runs in the home second to break the game open, beginning with Bradley's two-run shot that came after Jose Iglesias reached with a leadoff double. Carp walked and scored on an Ortiz triple two batters later, and Ortiz then scored on a Mike Napoli fly to left. When Saltalamacchia followed with a double, Grimm was replaced by Michael Kirkman, who served up an RBI double from Drew before Iglesias fanned to end the rally.
"I had no command whatsoever with my fastball. I was working behind hitters and leaving the ball up whenever it came across the plate," Grimm said. "Against a tough lineup like theirs, you just can't do it, can't keep working from behind.
In the third, Nava doubled with one out and came in when Carp followed with a base hit for a 9-0 lead.
Baker's two-out homer around the Pesky Pole in the fourth put the Rangers on the board, countered by Drew's homer into the bullpen for a 10-2 game in the home half and Carp's drive to right in the bottom of the fifth that made it a nine-run spread.
Texas' Nelson Cruz went deep to start the sixth, but Saltalamacchia followed suit in the home portion before his teammates tacked on three more in the frame on a Bradley groundout, Cruz error on a Nava fly ball and a Carp sacrifice fly.
Iglesias singled home two more in the home seventh which stretched the Sox' edge to 17-3. Moreland hit a two-run homer in the eighth, but Texas couldn't close its gap further despite having the bases loaded and two down.
The Red Sox picked up two runs in their first turn at the plate after an Ortiz double with runners on the corners scored Nava and a Saltalamacchia grounder to first brought in Carp.
Game Notes
Boston's previous season best for runs was in a 13-0 win at Toronto on April 7 ... Dempster's last win came on May 2 against the Blue Jays ... Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury sat for a fourth straight game with tightness in his groin ... Texas could have set a franchise record for its best mark 57 games into any season at 36-21, but with the loss tied the previous record of 35-22 achieved in 1996, '98 and '99 ... Rangers outfielder David Murphy pitched a scoreless bottom of the eighth -- the lone Texas hurler not to give up a run -- and allowed one hit while striking out a batter.


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Capurganá is a city in the Antioquia region of Colombia.
Surrounded on three sides by dense jungle, Capurganá is the last town of any reasonable size on the Colombian Pacific coast before the border with Panama. A sleepy little place with a laid-back atmosphere, it is popular with Colombians, but is only just starting to put in an appearance on the Gringo trail; mainly because it is (one of?) the last places on the coast with a DAS office where you can get stamped out of Colombia.
If you are passing through, Capurganá is a great place to spend a few days relaxing and savouring one of the few places left with no cars (there are no roads to Capurganá, so the only form of land-based transport there are horses or bicycles). It has a couple of small beaches (although with strong currents, so take care when swimming), and is a great place for snorkelling.
There are numerous hotels and restaurants scattered throughout the place, so there are plenty of options for the budget traveller (who are likely to arrive on the bone-shaking launches from Puerto Obaldia or Turbo), as well as more up-market choices for those who can afford to fly in.
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Capurganá has an airstrip and tiny airport, from which a couple of companies provide regular and charter flghts.
Most people are likely to come in on one of the launches from Turbo in Colombia, or Puerto Obaldia in Panama.
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Several places provide internet services.
Get out
There are regular launches to Turbo. Launches to Puerto Obaldia depart when there are enough people to fill them. You'll need to ask around to find out who to talk to, although Capurganá is so small, almost everyone will be able to point you at the right person. The going rate seems to be about 25,000 COP. It is also possible to arrange launches to Sapzurro and La Miel, further along the Colombian coast.
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More and more NFL teams are stepping up in response to the disastrous storm that struck the New York/New Jersey region.
The Vikings and owner Zygi Wilf, a New Jersey native, have added $100,000 to the relief effort.
"Being from and living in the affected areas, our family has seen first-hand the destruction of Hurricane Sandy," Wilf said in a team-issued release. "As an organization, it is important for us to help raise awareness and support for those impacted by this disaster. Every contribution is critical to helping families and individuals in the region."
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Heather Hawk joined Ballet Idaho in 2008. She has originated roles in A Little Night Music and Italian Symphony by Peter Anastos and The Four Seasons by Alex Ossadnik. In the Anastos repertory, her roles include Hippolyta in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Odette in Swan Lake, Idaho and Sugarplum Fairy and Dew Drop in The Nutcracker. She grew up in Indiana and began her early training in Chicago at various schools, including Chicago City Ballet. The artistic staff of Maria and Marjorie Tallchief and Paul Mejia greatly influenced her career. At age fourteen, she moved to New York City to study at The School of American Ballet. While in NYCB, she danced many ballets from the Balanchine, Robbins and Martins repertory. She can be seen in the NTCB move, The Nutcracker and the PBS broadcast of The Balanchine Celebration. She has also been a member of the Pennsylvania Ballet and Ballet Chicago. She has taught extensively throughout the United States and joined the faculty of the Ballet Idaho Academy in 2008.
Hi Heather, I am Bill & Sonia's daughter, Charmayne. Unfortunately we have never met and I'm not sure why. Your dad married my husband Pat and I 17 years ago in my sister Renae's backyard. I love both your parents and always make it a point to see them if I'm ever in Chi-town. The reason I'm writing is that my 16 year old daughter Maggie has fallen absolutely in love with dance. She was a competitive gymnast from about 8 years old till 14. She has been on pointe and since about September. Just wondering if you have any words of wisdom as she wants to attend Alvin Ailey this summer. This is all so new to me I'm not even sure what her chances are of being selected. Her current teacher (Solange Guenier) in Steamboat is an alumni of Alvin and in encouraging her to audition. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Char
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Stonehenge Winter Solstice Night Ride
The Spring Equinox on 21 March is 1 of only 4 open access times to Stonehenge each year. Why not beat the traffic and cycle to the iconic monument like OS #GetOutside Champion Jack Thurston.
Name: Grange Estate, East Dorset
Place type: Suburban Area
Location: Grid Ref: SU 1179 0228 • X/Y co-ords: 411792, 102283 • Lat/Long: 50.82,-1.83398034
District: East Dorset
County/Unitary Authority: Dorset
Region: South West
Country: England
Height: 22.9m
OS Explorer map: OL22: New Forest
Current Track: 22 FEB 2014 11:13...
Walking route: 9km, Difficulty: Moderate
Hengistbury Head walk of the week...
Walking route: 5.2km, Difficulty: Leisurely
Cranborne - Pentridge - Cranborne
Walking route: 17.2km, Difficulty: Energetic
Christchurch Harbour | Christchurch Harbour
Walking route: 13.1km, Difficulty: Moderate
White Horse Ride
Other route: 50.6km, Difficulty: Moderate
High Corner Inn | High Corner Inn Circular
Walking route: 9.3km, Difficulty: Moderate
Use the map type in the top left to choose OS Explorer for walking maps, or OS landranger for cycling or driving maps.
Bridge Farmhouse, in VERWOOD
Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3
Attractive Dorset holiday cottage in rural location one mile from Verwood. River Crane runs past garden, ideal for relaxing. Ringwood 5 miles.
Endymion, in LINWOOD
Sleeps: 3, Bedrooms: 1
One of our cosy New Forest cottages, this single-storey timber lodge is an ideal romantic retreat with woodburner. Access to forest trails. Ringwood 5 miles.
The Chalet, in AVON HEATH COUNTRY PARK
Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3
Lovely detached Ringwood cottage in Avon Heath Country Park, close to the New Forest. Delightful accommodation. Walks from the door. Ringwood 2 miles. Bournemouth 10 miles.


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It's great for genealogists and I've been playing around in it for a few weeks now. When I first tried this site out there was a problem with date choices in the drop down menu which didn't start early enough. I knew the site was new and so minor glitches were to be expected. I sent an email about the date issues, received an immediate response and the problem was corrected very quickly.
A week or so later I encountered another glitch with the Google map search. Again I reported it and by next morning it was fixed by the site developer. And I was informed by email that it was now working properly. Immediate response and fast action to overcome glitches - it doesn't get any better!
Some ideas for genealogists based on my experiences with Uencounter.me:
* Mark an ancestor's residence in various years
* Drop pins for events such as a birth, death or marriage of an ancestor.
* Track an ancestor's migration pattern by dropping pins along his or her route.
I'm sure readers will come up with many more ways to use this site.
When you first log in there are various choices represented by circular icons on the top right: Build your map; Say thanks; Find Someone. I've only used Build your map so far and it's easy.
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I like this site and plan on spending more time here and dropping many more pins.


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Have you ever found yourself looking at other women's handbags and trying to guess who the designer is? It's fun, isn't it? Name The Designer is exactly that. One of the 500 handbags is displayed and you have to name the designer from a list of 4 possible designers. Can you tell the difference between a $250 DKNY and a $5000 Valentino? Just for fun, after naming the designer, the retail price is displayed. You'll be amazed at the prices of some of these handbags. To give you incentive to score better, we have created the "Unlockables" - a list of the top 5 luxury brand values in handbags. A profile and brand logo is included, after unlocked have the perfectly scaled logo as your wallpaper. Game Center Leaderboard Game Center Achievements 500 handbags some of the designers: Bottega Veneta Burberry Christian Louboutin DKNY Dolce & Gabbana Fendi Gucci Hermes Jimmy Choo Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs Michael Kors Miu Miu Prada The Row Tory Burch Valentino Versace Victoria Beckham Yves Saint Laurent.
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Gear guide: What's in the board bag
Pack Accordingly
When it comes to globetrotting, surfers have more equipment choices than ever before. From trunks to sunscreen to cameras and boards, X Games Surfing rounded up some of our must-haves for your next trip.
Sticky Bumps Coffin
No matter where you're traveling, if your boards don't make it to your destination safely, you're not going to be doing much surfing. Capable of holding four boards, this bag is durable and efficiently designed with life on the road in mind.
Channel Islands Flyer
The latest incarnation of Channel Islands' successful Flyer series, this playful, full-bodied board goes great in anything from 2-foot mush to overhead perfection. Extremely user friendly, it's a brilliant board for anybody from the pros to the bros.
GoPro HERO3 Black Edition
What else can you say about the GoPro HERO3 other than it's the most versatile camera in the world? Whether you're shooting motion or stills, it offers an extensive line of accessories, from surfboard mounts to head, chest and wrist straps.
Hurley Phantom Boardshorts
With state-of-the-art trunk design, these shorts work incredibly well in the water. They also have an extremely cushy, comfortable line of sandals that utilize Nike technology to keep your feet happy when you're not in the water.
Oakley Bread Box
These shades are Oakley's next line of action sports-inspired eyewear. Available in both normal and polarized lenses, they'll hit the market in October. Lightweight and durable, the Bread Box is great for long days on the water.
The Surfer's Journal
When it comes to the art, culture and lifestyle of surfing, the independently owned Surfer's Journal is the real deal. Whether relaxing in a hammock or killing time on a long flight, there's always something good to read.
Ratio Fins
A Japanese fin company that's experimenting with different foils and rakes, this particular set of quad fins is a one-of-a-kind prototype, but it's definitely headed in the right direction as it slowly pushes into the market.
Rip Curl Tide Watch
Rip Curl's long been an innovator in tide watches and it has outdone itself this time. Capable of tracking the tides of more than 500 locations around the world, strap this beauty on and you have no excuse to get caught by the tide. You won't be late for dinner, either.
Sticky Bumps Wax
One of the premier wax companies in the world, Sticky Bumps is a family-owned and operated company that's been making surf wax for more than 40 years. It has a variety of waxes for all conditions and also offers a great line of leashes and traction pads.
Vertra Sunscreen
Protect your face: Use Vertra. With backers like Mick Fanning, Shane Dorian and Taylor Knox, this waterproof sunscreen will stay on all day in the water. Available in a stick, simply smear it all over your mug and you're good to go. Trust us, your nose will thank you for it.
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In our annual Technical Brewing issue of The New Brewer, we take a look at some hot topics in brewing, including barrel aging and kettle souring. We also provide coverage and photos of the BA …More
The latest Brewers Association news including events, publications, membership benefits, awards and announcements.
New Brewery Operations Benchmarking Survey Data Available
The Brewers Association (BA) has completed its bi-annual comprehensive survey of America's craft brewers. The Brewery Operations Benchmarking Survey tracks brewery operations information and industry benchmarks. The results of the 2014 survey are now available for BA members to download. Data collected from this …More
Now Available: The Annual Industry Review Issue of The New Brewer
It's that time again, when we tally the barrelage of the craft breweries operating in the United States and report on the growth numbers for the previous year for our annual Industry Review Issue. Craft …More
Key Qualities in Craft Brewer-Wholesaler Relationships
While all craft breweries take great care in selecting distributors to handle their brands, the criteria they use can vary greatly depending upon the brewery's size. There are obviously common desirable characteristics among wholesalers for …More
BA Releases Beer Server Training Guide and Reference Manual
Staff training is an important concern for many brewpub owners and managers. To address this key need, the BA brewpub committee developed Beer Server Training for Brewpubs. This free-to-download manual will be tremendously useful for all …More
Craft Brewers Featured at Nightclub & Bar
The Nightclub & Bar convention and tradeshow, which celebrated its 30th anniversary earlier this month, once again hosted a craft brewers pavilion made up of five small and independent Brewers Association (BA) members. Brewers treated …More
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With 600 exhibitors (up from 490 last year) from 11 countries, 161 categories of products and services, and an extra half day for attendees to make the rounds, this year's BrewExpo America® is the biggest …More
Craft Brewers Conference 2015 Commences in Portland, Ore.
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LONG BEACH — A woman who authorities say helped her then-fiance after he allegedly killed two people contended at a press conference Tuesday night that she is "completely innocent."
Rachel Mae Buffett, 25, addressed the media at her brother's Long Beach wine bar flanked by her brothers, sister and mother, with her brother Noah hugging her as she spoke. She declared her innocence and vowed to assist Costa Mesa police in their ongoing investigation into the May 2010 killings of two Orange Coast College students.
"I will meet them anywhere, any time," Buffett said. "I'm very compliant."
Police and prosecutors have said that Buffett helped her then-fiance Daniel Patrick Wozniak, 28, after he allegedly murdered Samuel Herr, 26, his Camden Martinique neighbor, and Herr's friend and tutor Juri "Julie" Kibuishi, 23. Authorities allege Buffett lied to police after the murders, telling police Herr had family problems when in fact he did not.
Authorities said Herr was killed at a Los Alamitos military base and later dismembered, and Kibuishi was reportedly killed at Herr's apartment, her body positioned in such a way to make authorities believe she was sexually assaulted.
In a previous interview with the Daily Pilot from jail, Buffett described both murder victims as "so sweet" and said she continues to grieve for them.
"I'm really sorry such evil has occurred," Buffett said.
In addressing the charges facing her former fiance, Buffett said she thinks the punishment he could face is justified.
"I'm glad that I don't have to do the sentencing because I think personal fear and bitterness would make it lopsided on what I would say he deserves," Buffett said. "I think that they're very justified in going for the death penalty."
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Turns Out The Evil Halloween Candy Poisoners Was Just FUD That Got You To Buy Prepackaged Candy
from the check-the-wrappers deptWhen I moved into my current home a few years back, I discovered (a few weeks later) on Halloween that one of my neighbors is a professional choclatier, when a pair of insanely delicious home-made caramel candy apples were delivered to my house as a "reverse trick-or-treat." It was definitely a nice "welcome to the neighborhood" moment. However, even though I knew I could trust these apples, it immediately brought me back to when I was a kid, when there were all these big scary news stories about people poisoning candy and putting razors in caramel candy apples for neighborhood trick-or-treaters. I remember my parents followed the evening news' recommendations of immediately taking the bags of candy we came home with and to spread them out on the kitchen table to go through them looking for exposed candy or loose wrappers to dump in the garbage. It was serious business. These days, many places are so worried about the scary poisoning/razor-blading neighbors that they've officially tried to move trick-or-treating to local businesses away from residences.
I'd never really thought much about the scare stories and whether or not they true. When I was a kid, I assumed of course they were true. It was being reported on the news, and I think my school sent home paper warnings as well. How could it not be true? However, Samira Kawash, who is apparently an expert in "candy," is writing a series of posts about Halloween, and one of them notes that the whole story of poisoned/razor-bladed Halloween candy from sadistic neighbors is almost entirely a myth. The number of children really harmed by such things? "Approximately zero."
It turns out that the Halloween sadist is about 1 percent fact and 99 percent myth. One California dentist in 1959 did pass out candy-coated laxatives, and some kids got bad stomachaches. But instances over the past 40 years where children were allegedly harmed by tainted candy have invariably fallen apart under scrutiny. In some cases, there was evidence that someone (a family member) was attempting to harm a particular child under cover of Halloween. In other cases, poisoning which had another cause was misattributed to candy. Not surprisingly, the myth created its own reality: As the stories of Halloween tampering spread, some kids got the idea of faking tampering as a sort of prank. Despite all evidence to the contrary, the myth persists.Of course, in retrospect, this makes sense. We see stories all the time these days of the press (and sometimes groups of parents) creating a moral panic around some dubious piece of information about "harm to children" that never seems to stand up to any serious scrutiny. But, as Kawash notes, "the myth persists." And, while they may not be the reason the myth started or persisted, the main beneficiaries of the myth were the big candy companies, who actually have been linked to health problems at industrial food processing plants:
Wrappers are like candy condoms: Safe candy is candy that is covered and sealed. And not just any wrapper will do. Loose, casual, cheap wrappers, the kind of wrappers one might find on locally produced candies or non-brand-name candies, are also liable to send candy to Halloween purgatory. The close, tight factory wrapper says "sealed for your protection." And the recognized brand name on the wrapper also lends a reassuring aura of corporate responsibility and accountability. It's a basic axiom of consumer faith: The bigger the brand, the safer the candy.Kawash notes that all of this has come at the cost of good, home-made treats, which actually may have been safer for kids. So, as we hit Halloween weekend, I'm sure you'll have plenty of opportunities for eating processed candy options, but perhaps it's time to put an end to the old myth.
Ironic, since we know that the most serious food dangers are those that originate from just the kind of large-scale industrial food processing environments that also bring us name-brand, mass-market candies. Salmonella, E. coli, and their bacterial buddies lurking in bagged salads and pre-formed hamburger patties are real food dangers; home-made cookies laced with ground glass are not.
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James Fairfield-Sonn, dean of the University of Hartford's Barney School of Business and a professor of management, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to participate in a two-week cultural exchange program in Germany in October. The award will allow Fairfield-Sonn to study and observe educational developments and international education in the Federal Republic of Germany.
"I am delighted to receive this award," says Fairfield-Sonn. "It will create more opportunities for the Barney School of Business to develop international partnerships in support of its mission to develop leaders and decision makers who are globally aware and socially responsible."
The Fulbright Program is the flagship international education program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Recipients of Fulbright grants are selected on the basis of academic or professional achievement, as well as demonstrated leadership potential in their fields. The Program operates in more than 155 countries worldwide.


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The scenery on the way was simple, and so serene. Above, grass-fed beef.
Classic Kansas landscape, windmill and all. You can literally see for miles and miles. That storm in the distance is probably 20(?) miles away.
The temperature had dropped 30 degrees by the time we had crossed the state. As we were crossing into Colorado, the rain brought with it a cozy, Fall feeling.
The first glimpse of the mountains... 3 more hours to go.
Emma was such a trooper. After the long drive, we reached The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch at 10pm and were welcomed into the most cozy and stunning mountain lodge. Here, Emma and Mike snuggle by the fire before we checked in.
This is one of the hotel's photo, but I wanted to show you just how stunning it was. This was my favorite room of the hotel (that Emma was lounging in in the previous photo) - it could've come right out of a Ralph Lauren photo shoot.
Her favorite part was the dark chocolates on her pillow.
In the morning, we set off for Piney River Ranch for fishing, hiking, etc. - all of the stuff you do in the mountains.
After 11 miles on a gravel mountain road.
Waiting for our boat.
While we waited, Emma visited with the horsies... who she didn't like nearly as much in person as she thought she would.
Getting ready for the hike up to the falls.
We made it back to the hotel in time for a little afternoon nap (for Emma) and trip to the spa for me. This is a hotel photo - I didn't bring my camera with me, obviously.
The rainbow appeared just as I was coming back to the room.
Here is another view of my favorite room. Makes me think about what rustic elements I want to add to our house - especially this time of year. So cozy.
Would love a big hearth room like this... but 30 foot ceilings aren't in our near future!
Emma arranging her napkin at Spago... didn't last long!
Once the firepit was lit - she only wanted "Marsh Marsh"... s'mores.


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If you were to write the story of your town's success, just what would it be?
Would you describe the process it took to solve the lack of affordable housing, or how your community was able to provide adequate childcare and early education? Would you recite how you flipped a stagnant or dying retail business district into something more robust, or tell the story of how your downtown moved away from a retail-centric mission to a dynamic hub to interact, brainstorm and share experiences with each other?
In the three-way Democratic primary race for lieutenant governor on Aug. 9, House Speaker Shap Smith has the legislative experience, leadership skills and vision to be the best candidate to represent Democrats against Republican Randy Brock in the general election.
Last week was tough on America. In the footsteps of the country's celebratory summer holiday, the nation was faced — once again — with unthinkable gun violence.
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Because of the closeness of the vote for the town/college plan for new town hall and recreation facilities, I believe it can be reasonably argued that Angelo Lynn's editorials in the Addison Independent made the difference in the result of citizens' choice on article 6. In recent editorials Mr. Lynn has been a dependable cheerleader for one side among the voices speaking about the future of our town.
While we've discussing all things local in this column in recent weeks, there have been several substantial developments outside our immediate sphere that warrant inspection: the recommendation to increase the state education property tax base rate by 5 cents and Vermont House Speaker Shap Smith's call to make ends meet this session by cutting spending and not increasing taxes.
The first two are intertwined and will have a substantial local impact in fiscal year 2015.
In a speech that entertained the 100 members present at last Thursday's annual meeting of the Addison County Chamber of Commerce, renown sports writer Alex Wolff painted an exciting portrait of tomorrow's Addison County: a county-wide destination resort steeped in Vermont's rural traditions, blessed with farm-to-table cuisine, and focused on outdoor recreation.
The two objective arguments to the natural gas pipeline in Addison County can be broadly defined as: 1) those opponents who consider the Earth's long-term environmental health as more important than the region's short-term economy; and 2) those proponents who put the region's economy first, believing that a strong economy is the means to transition to renewable energy.
Neither is wrong.
The cynic among us would note that the biggest danger of the Legislature not adjourning this past weekend is how much damage it can do in two more days.
A kinder analysis would note that because many budget issues were still unresolved, and the tax bill still incomplete, any late night heroics to finish by Saturday would have also been prone to error.
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