As the new semester commenced,notable changes were immediatelyspotted by returning students. Theformer Aztec Center constructioncreated longer walking distances andnew paths to class. A bike lane, nowmaroon, stretches out further acrosscampus. Additionally, skateboardingis now outlawed and smoking is pro-hibited in most areas, ticking offsome students.

NNoo SSkkaatteebbooaarrddiinnggFor students, a significant change hasbeen the ban of skateboards fromcampus. Bikes are still allowed in thebike-lane; skateboards, rollerbladesand scooters are not.

Skater discontent was not heldback. Three days into the semester,an online campaign had alreadybeen created.

The Facebook event titled “Wewanna SKATE to class,” created bytelevision, film and new media juniorNadir Zriouel, invites students andothers opposed to the new policy tojoin a “flash-mob-skate” downCampanile Walkway on Oct. 12. Onlya week after the creation of the event,

more than 500 people have respond-ed that they will attend.

The Environment, Health andSafety Committee in the UniversitySenate decided to ban skateboardsfrom the entire campus last spring,according to A.S. Vice President ofExternal Affairs Krista Parker.According to her, after seeing a highnumber of “near misses and acci-dents” caused by an increase inskateboarding both inside and out-side of the bike-lane, the UniversitySenate finalized its decision.

“It cannot be ignored that some ofour skaters are not conscious aboutthe speed they skate,” President ofSDSU’s Enviro-business Society (e3)Berenice Rodriguez said.

The fine for skateboarding aver-ages $180, according to Zriouel’sFacebook event.

The rationale of the policy, as stat-ed in a newsletter to the UniversitySenate, includes serious injuriesreported to SDSU police and anincrease in citations of skateboardoperators since implementation ofthe bike-lane last fall.

Also noted was that skateboardsdo not represent a legal commutingoption for students as they’re notpermitted on city streets. Lastly, theUniversity Senate claimed there

would be a better learning environ-ment through noise reduction with askateboard ban.

“We’re disappointed that the newpolicy excludes skateboarders,because we know many people com-mute to campus on their boards,” e3Vice President Patrick Murphy said.“The whole purpose of the bike-laneis to encourage different and moresustainable forms of transportation tocampus. Excluding skateboards limitsthe capability of the lanes.”

NNoo ssmmookkiinngg,, ffoorr tthhee mmoosstt ppaarrttStarting this semester, plans for hav-ing designated smoking zonesthroughout SDSU substantializedafter a two-year development. Thepolicy, suggested by the SenateEnvironment and Safety Committee,was approved in fall 2009. Accordingto Dr. Penelope Quintana, chair of thecommittee and associate professor ofthe Environmental Health GraduateSchool of Public Health, formerPresident Stephen L. Weber appoint-ed a task force in spring 2010 toinvestigate the developing idea,implement the policy and decide onthe designated smoking areas.

During the summer, Viejas Arenanoted smoking would be prohibited

inside it and the at Open Air Theatrestarting Aug. 22.

The American Nonsmokers’ RightsFoundation reports more than 530colleges have 100 percent smoke-free campus policies since 2003.CNN’s “Colleges tell smokers, ‘You’renot welcome here’” highlighted thatsome expect smoking bans to spreadto all college campuses.

Nearby campus, GrossmontCommunity College has had asmoke-free campus since 2009. SanDiego City College, located in down-town San Diego, approved its smoke-free campus policy this year as well.Cuyamaca College, about 20 minuteseast from SDSU, has had a designat-ed-smoking policy since 2007.

Among the 12 selected zones forsmoking at San Diego State is a smallarea at Viejas Arena near a fire hydrant,an area on the west side of ParkingStructure 4’s top floor, and an area inLot Q near the pay station, presumablyto serve international students.

“The policy will improve publichealth at San Diego State,” Dr.Quintana said. “Second-hand smokehas been designated a toxic air con-taminant by the state of Californiaand has no safe exposure level.Ideally this campus would be com-pletely smoke-free, but this is animportant first step.”

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Yesterday, San Diego State held aPatriot Day remembrance ceremonyfor those who lost their lives during theSept. 11 attacks 10 years ago. A largecrowd of SDSU students, faculty, staffand community members gathered atthe flagpole in front of Hepner Hall toparticipate in the 15-minute service.

The SDSU Reserve Officers’ TrainingCorps and Office of Student Life andLeadership co-hosted the ceremony.

Following a brief moment of silence,the crowd observed as joint membersof the ROTC saluted the American flagin unison as it was lowered to half-staff. The flag was returned to full-staffa few minutes later.

SDSU President Elliot Hirshmansaid the choice not to keep the flag athalf-staff the entire day did not meanAmericans are moving on from theattacks, but rather moving forward.

“It was a very powerful message, toshow both that we remember theheroes and the people who had died,but also that we are moving forwardin the united way and trying to dogood and important things,” he said.

Hirshman said his own 9/11 experi-ence included an attempt to locate hissister who was working near GroundZero at the time of the attacks.

“I was living in Colorado at thetime, and so I woke up, only then tosee the events transpiring,” Hirshmansaid. “My sister lives in New York andworked near Ground Zero, so wespent most of the morning trying tocall and get in touch to see that shewas OK, and fortunately we eventual-ly found out she was.”

SDSU’s School of Music and Danceclosed the service by inviting onlook-ers to participate in a choral renditionof Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America.”Members of the crowd were thenencouraged to sign one of twojumbo cards, which will be sent tothe 9/11 first-response teams in thenext few days.

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The San Diego State Women’s Soccerteam ended its 110-minute overtimematch with a 1-1 tie against rivalsLong Beach State last Sunday.

SDSU (4-2-2) battled from behindlate in the game with a clutch goalby freshman forward HannahKeane, giving the Aztecs a tieagainst CSULB (4-3-1).

Within seconds of the refereeblowing his whistle to begin thegame, it was a given that theseSouthern California rivals were bothin it to win it.

Instant tension was felt not only onthe soccer field but in the SDSUSports Deck stands as well. Theshouting and taunting from specta-tors only amplified the play on thefield as players pushed and shovedfor control of the ball.

“This is one of the games that wealways look forward to because it’s

always a battlewith them.There’s been arivalry everyyear and it’salways a close

game,” junior midfielder Tiffany Hurstsaid.

The first half was evenly matchedas both teams shared similar stats inshots on goal, saves and cornerkicks. Going into halftime, the gamewas scoreless.

“It was good, even play but I felt wehad a lack of urgency in the first half,”head coach Mike Friesen said.

The second half panned out to bemuch more exciting. Just when SDSUstarted taking primary possession ofthe ball, CSULB interrupted with aquick goal two yards out to take thelead. Despite falling behind by a goal,the Aztecs fought back taking nineshots on goal in the second half. Withsome exceptional saves made byfreshman goalkeeper Rachel Boaz thatprevented SDSU from falling behindeven more, the Aztecs rallied back. Inthe 69th minute of match play, Keanescored a vital goal 10 yards out to tiethe game and force overtime.

With an overtime that consisted oftwo 10-minute halves, both teamsfought with the same amount ofintensity they had in regulation. As theclock wound down and the gameconcluded, the score remained even.

“I’m OK with a tie, but not over-joyed,” Friesen said.

Overall, SDSU had a decent week-end with a 1-0 win on Friday againstColumbia University thanks to a goalby senior midfielder Cat Walker.

“We need to be sharper and comeout stronger, but altogether I’m gladwe got the win,” junior midfielderMegan Jurado said.

San Diego State junior midfielderJose Altamirano limped his wayback to the team bench after thefinal whistle of Sunday’s game.

He was in pain, and he had everyright to be. It had been a physicalgame complete with slide tacklingand shoving, but Altamirano and theAztecs stayed strong and upset the

2 1 s t - r a n k e dUniversity ofPennsylvaniaQuakers 2-0 atthe SDSU

Sports Deck.“We knew it was going to be a

fight,” Altamirano said. “We weremotivated. It was a battle, but wepulled it off.”

Altamirano earned Man of theMatch honors by scoring both ofSDSU’s goals from assists by redshirtsenior midfielder and co-captainPedro Adan and junior midfielderAbraham Villon.

The Aztecs (3-1-1) outshot Penn, ateam that went to the second roundof the NCAA Tournament last year,by a count of 10-7, while the Quakers(2-2) led in corner kicks, 4-2.

The SDSU defense, consisting ofsenior co-captain Daniel Steres, red-

shirt senior Justin Davies, sopho-more Casey Meuser and freshmanTyler Smith, held strong against aPenn team that was ranked in twonational polls.

“We accomplished what we need-ed to do,” SDSU head coach LevKirshner said. “Winning 2-0 andmaintaining the shutout was critical.What took place out there today wasexecution by the players. They got itdone; they got a great victoryagainst a ranked team.”

With the win, SDSU claimed its firstoutright title of the Courtyard MarriottSan Diego Central Tournament.

Previously, the Aztecs shared thetitle with Penn in 2009 and finishedsecond to UC Irvine last seasonbecause of goal differential. SDSU isnow 6-1-1 all-time in the tourna-ment’s four-year history.

Altamirano was named the tour-nament’s Most OutstandingOffensive Player after scoring threegoals in two games.

Other Aztecs named to the all-tournament team were redshirtsophomore midfielder John Pegg,Steres, Meuser and Adan. Steres wasnamed Most Valuable DefensivePlayer as a freshman in 2008 and anall-tournament selection in 2009.

The Aztecs are back in action thisweekend when they hit the road to playOral Roberts at 6 p.m. on Friday andHouston Baptist at 7 p.m. on Sunday.

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t’s 3 a.m., you are fastasleep, and suddenly youhear a banging at yourfront door. “Police! Openup!” Groggy and wearingpajamas, you stumble to

answer the door. The officers dropyou to the floor, read your Mirandarights and explain that you are underarrest for terrorism — for the tweetyou posted last night.

Sound absurd? That exact sce-nario was the wake-up call of a life-time for one man with a temper anda Twitter account. Paul Chamberswas awaiting a plane ride when heposted “Crap! Robin Hood airport isclosed. You’ve got a week and a bitto get your s— together, otherwiseI’m blowing the airport sky high!”What seemed like a simple rant putChambers in jail for violation of theTerrorism Act.

Such a scene is not out of theordinary and happens far more oftenthan one might assume. And it is notalways simple tweets or statusupdates that rouse the concern offellow peers or law enforcement. A19-year-old mother in Florida wasarrested on counts of drug para-phernalia and possible child endan-germent after posting a photographon Facebook depicting her infantsmoking from a bong. Her rebuttalto the local news station was that

upon closer inspection of the photo-graph, there was no bowl of mari-juana in place, and the scene wastherefore obviously a joke.

If posting about events thathaven’t actually happened doesn’tseem like grounds for arrest, take theexample of one Washington manwho was arrested after bragging onFacebook about outrunning thecops during a high-speed motorcy-cle chase. To top his not-so-thought-out post, he included a pic-ture of the bike he used in the chase.At 4 a.m. that same day, policeshowed up at the man’s door with aprintout of his post and a warrant.

More recently, two men spreadTwitter posts last week that createdhavoc of mass proportions inMexico. The tweets, which had par-ents in a panic trying to retrievetheir children from school, claimedmen were removing children fromtheir classrooms at gunpoint. Themen who created the posts did notknow each other, but both had affili-ation with the school systems in thearea. There were no children kid-napped from schools that day, andboth men face 30-year prison terms

for the cyber-terrorism. The postscreated such chaos, the scene wascompared by many other newsreports to the chaos created by aradio broadcast of Orson Welles’“War of the Worlds.”

Is it so much to ask that you thinkbefore you post? I am sure I am justas guilty of typing things in 140characters or less that could possiblybe misconstrued, but if you think itmight get you arrested, there’s asimple solution: Don’t post it.

The less thought of consequencesome do not contemplate beforeposting — especially when it comesto photographs — is employmentscreening. A survey conducted by

Harris Interactive for reerbuilder.comconcluded 45 percent of employersare using social networks to pre-screen applicants before calling forinterviews. That number hasincreased from 22 percent since thesame survey was taken last year. Ofthe employers surveyed, more thanhalf admitted suggestive or inappro-priate photos deterred calls back,and 44 percent throw out applica-tions because of online references todrugs or alcohol. Potential bossesalso keep an eye out for public bad-mouthing of past employers andindecent communication skills.

So before you post that photo ofyou and the frat boys doing two-

story beer bongs, you may want toconsider who might see it andwhether they will find it as “legit” asyour brothers do. And if you thinkcreating derogatory photographswith your children or pets is humor-ous, keep it to yourself. That easilyoffended “friend” you forgot was onyour list might not get the joke andturn you in. Play it safe. If youwouldn’t want your 80-year-oldgrandmother to see it for fear shemight keel over, you probablyshouldn’t make it public.

—Heather Mathis is a journalismjunior.

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ne of the most perti-nent issues facingthe country is thestaggering unem-ployment rate. Since

January of 2009, the unemploy-ment rate hasn’t been below 7.8percent. The corresponding 32months have been the longest con-tinual period during which theunemployment rate has stayedabove 8 percent since the ‘30s.Rates of this magnitude haven’tbeen felt since the 1979 energy cri-sis and the following double-digitinflation period of the early 1980s.During that time period, unemploy-ment rates of more than 8 percentonly lasted 27 months. Our electedofficials must acknowledge theseverity of the unemployment crisisand apply appropriate efforts tosolve the issue. The unemploymentrate should stay on their collectiverésumés, shining as a beacon of thequality of their work.

Recently, President BarackObama took to the airwaves tostress the urgent need for job cre-ation, in his unveiling of TheAmerican Jobs Act.

“The purpose of the AmericanJobs Act is simple: to put more peo-ple back to work and more moneyin the pockets of those who areworking,” Obama said. “It will createmore jobs for construction workers,more jobs for teachers, more jobsfor veterans and more jobs for thelong-term unemployed.”

The act is estimated to cost $450billion, providing $250 billion inemployment tax breaks and another$200 billion in spending on publicworks projects, unemploymentbenefits and aid directly given tothe states. Official estimates placethe number of jobs created throughthe act at 1.9 million.

For all of the optimism through-out his speech, White House offi-cials released an interesting reportdetailing the future of unemploy-ment in America during the next 10years. In the 2012 Mid-sessionReview released by the Office ofManagement and Budget, unem-ployment is forecasted to stayabove 6 percent until 2016. TheOMB is notorious for underestimat-ing unemployment; according to its

2006 review, unemployment for thepast three years should have been4.9 percent. So it should be takenwith heavy skepticism that anyonetruly accepts the OMB’s predictedrate of 6 percent in 2016.

The U.S. Bureau of LaborStatistics recently reported the offi-cial unemployment rate for lastmonth was 9.1 percent. The laborforce in the United States grew to153.6 million during the month,meaning there are technically only14 million Americans who are cur-rently unemployed. This is only aportion of the tragic labor situation.

The major problem with theseproclamations or any governmentreported figures is the reporting ofunemployment is very deceiving.The real unemployment figure getsmanipulated in order to becomemore appealing. The federal gov-ernment often doctors the coun-try’s unemployment rate like HeidiMontag’s plastic surgeon putsMontag’s face under the knife. Theproblem? The end result is as fakeas it is overtly harmful.

The reported unemployment ratefails to incorporate what it deemsas “discouraged workers,” thosewho aren’t looking for a jobbecause they feel none are avail-able for them. When discouragedworkers are included, the unem-ployment rate is 9.7 percent. Next, italso omits people “marginallyattached to the labor force,” whichinclude those who are willing andable to work, but haven’t looked forwork within the past year.Incorporating “marginally attached,”unemployment actually stands at10.6 percent. Finally, there are the“underemployed,” those personswilling to work full-time but onlyworking part-time because of pre-vailing economic conditions.Adding in the underemployed, withthese two other segments, theunemployment rate is actually 16.2percent. That’s more than 24 mil-lion Americans who are unem-ployed or underemployed. This sta-tistic may actually underestimatethe true number of unemployed

Americans, as the BLS openlyacknowledges these figures areonly estimates.

In an equally compelling move,the U.S. Congress did enjoy its 2011summer recess from Aug. 8 throughSept. 5. In what can only bedeemed as our representatives feel-ing themselves to be over-employed, the legislative branch ofour federal government also planson taking a recess from Sept. 26through Oct. 2.

In any public appearance, or inthe company of anyone unfortu-nate enough to hear, congressmenwill expound on the urgent need to

help the unemployed. The talkingpoints will spew from their mouthslike vomit, hitting on key phrasessuch as the embodiment of theAmerican Dream, or a grandiosespeech claiming it’s time to restoreAmerica to its rightful power. Theseshould only be viewed as completelies and outright false statements,as any genuine concern would pro-voke action. It is incredibly difficultto fix a problem when you’re notworking. Below is the rationale theU.S. Senate provides for taking arecess, according to its website.

“In 1970, finally facing the reality oflong sessions, Congress mandated a

summer break as part of theLegislative Reorganization Act. Today,the August recess continues to be aregular feature of the Senate sched-ule — a chance for senators to spendtime with family, meet with con-stituents in their home states andcatch up on summer reading.”

If our representatives are too busyto attend to such an impactful prob-lem, then we should lay off another535 Americans — our U.S. Congress.Then they can face the devastatingprospect of being unemployed.

—Brody Burns is seeking a master’sin business administration.

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Run offers thrills and spills under the sun

Races, obstacle courses andtriathlons are choice hobbies for afew, rare, enviable, overachievingand energetic people in this world.Most would rather endure milderforms of torture and remain happilyon their couches watching “JerseyShore.” Luckily, KOZ Enterprises hastaken pity on the less disciplined bycreating a unique, fresh take on thetypical race.

They are hosting the Sand Pit 5knext Saturday for all age, skill andendurance levels. This race, thoughtimed, mimics the fun and sillinessof a mud run, except on sand.Contestants will make their waythrough sand and water while tack-ling eight different obstaclesthroughout the course. All are sureto enjoy themselves while they fran-tically climb the 10-foot SandEverest Mountain, jump the Sand Pit,hunt for treasure, tread throughknee-deep sand and overcomeobstacles such as the “Hoop-La,” seacrawl, Small Walls of China and

Limbo Down. For those who findthis too daunting, the event will alsohave a Sand Puddle race, which ishalf the distance and only consistsof six water and sand obstacles.

This race is meant to be morethan a showcase for hours of train-ing and sweating in the gym. KOZEnterprises will be rewarding allcontestants with a free T-shirt, con-tinental breakfast, entertainment,prizes and, of course, awards for thetop three finishers of each agegroup. After the race, there willalso be a beer garden for thosewho are 21 and older and

want to drink to their hard work. The race will take place at Mission

Beach, starting and finishing inBelmont Park. Those wanting to reg-ister may do so online at kozenter-prises.com. Registration is $40 forthe eight obstacle 5K and $35 for thesix obstacle 2K. If spots are availableon the day of the race, participantsmay still sign up, but for an addition-al $5. Contestants will be grouped

by age and the first race

group will begin at 8 a.m. with thebeer garden opening at 8:30 a.m.The event wraps up at 11 a.m.,unless, of course, contestants wantto spend the rest of the day at thebeach. This not only is a greatchance to spend a Saturday morn-ing in the sun doing something new,fun and refreshing, it’s a chance togive back to the community as allproceeds will be donated to theMission Valley YMCA.

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Study decodes the usefulness of QR codes

The term “body scanners” is at theforefront of many conversationsamong traveling Americans today.However, many individuals possess alimited understanding of the Trans-portation Security Administration’sadvanced imaging technology,which is commonly recognized as abody scanner. TSA f i rs t begandeploying these AIT machines in2007 and currently has 488 unitslocated in 78 airports. These high-tech body scanners are also presentin several U.S. courthouses and cor-rectional facilities.

The TSA website describes AIT as adevice used to screen passengerswithout physical contact whiledetecting “metallic and nonmetallicthreats, including weapons, explo-sives and other objects concealedunder layers of clothing.”

There are two types of imagingtechnologies used by TSA: millimeterwave technology and backscattertechnology. Millimeter wave technol-ogy uses electromagnetic waves thatbounce off the body to generate blackand white 3-D images. In contrast,

backscatter technology projects X-raybeams over a person’s body to createa chalk-etching reflection of the bodyon the monitor. A TSA officer in aremote location views the screenedimages for any irregularities. This is adifferent officer than the one conduct-ing the screening; therefore, the offi-cer does not see the actual passenger,only the scanned images. Thisprocess typically takes about oneminute per passenger. Any abnormal-ity viewed on the monitor requires fur-ther inspection such as a physical patdown. Passengers who don’t want tobe scanned by the AIT have the optionto receive a pat down instead.

The devices have caused quite acontroversy in terms of personal pri-vacy and the safety of the technolo-gy. TSA claims “screening is safe forall passengers, and the technologymeets national health and safetystandards.” It supports this claim bystating that backscatter technologywas evaluated by the Food and DrugAdministration’s Center for Devicesand Radiological Health. Accordingto its research, radiation levels werefound to be well below the limitsspecified by the American NationalStandards Institute.

To put this into perspective, TSAclaims “the energy projected by mil-limeter wave technology is thou-sands of times less than a cell phonetransmission. A single scan usingbackscatter technology produces

exposure equivalent to two minutesof flying on an airplane.”

Contrary to TSA’s safety assertions,the World’s Premier Independent Avi-ation News Resource explained thatfo u r U n i v e r s i t y o f C a l i fo r n i aresearchers challenged the safety ofAIT by declaring the ionizing radia-tion used in the devices poses serioushealth concerns. The researchersargued that “even though thebackscatter machines operate at low

beam powers, the majority of theirradiation is directed at the skin andunderlying tissue, not the entirebody.” Because the X-ray is notabsorbed by the entire body, the skindosage may be dangerously high in

localized areas. Furthermore, somepassengers may be at more risk, suchas individuals 65 years or older, preg-nant women and those who are sen-sitive to radiation.

In regards to privacy, the TSA web-site declares AIT cannot store, print,transmit or save the images afterscanning is complete. However,according to naturalnews.com, theElectronic Privacy Information Cen-ter discovered documents during a

Freedom of Information Act lawsuitthat revealed otherwise.

“If you look at the actual technicalspecifications and you read the vendorcontracts, you come to understandthat these machines are capable ofdoing far more than the TSA has let on,”EPIC’s executive director, Marc Roten-berg, said in an interview with CNN.

TSA is currently taking actiontoward improving body screeningsoftware. Changes have alreadybegun in millimeter wave technologymachines, including the eliminationof passenger-specific images. Allpotentially threatening items detect-ed are indicated on a generic outlineof a human body, which is the sameoutline for every passenger. If nothreat is detected the monitor simplydisplays “OK” and no body outline isused. TSA began testing this new AITsoftware in select airports in February.

Despite the negative attention AIThas received, according to The WallStreet Journal, 73.9 percent of travel-ers said they would be willing toundergo body scans before gettingon a plane. Nevertheless, it seems thequestion of whether national securi-ty can exist without infringing uponpersonal liberties and safety will like-ly remain a topic of hot debate forsome time.

KKaammbbrraa PPootttteerrcontributor

Ever notice those inconspicuous, lit-tle black-and-white checkered boxeshidden among the designs of maga-zines, posters or other advertise-ments that seem out of place along-side displays of Calvin Klein under-wear models or shiny new Fords?Many people think of these boxes tobe nothing more than messy, mis-placed blobs – or even possible print-ing errors – and go on skimmingthrough their magazines or couponbooks. However, these boxes aremuch more than messy blobs dis-turbing the order of pristinely manu-factured advertisements. They arequick response codes. As more andmore of these checkered boxes con-tinue to pop up on ad surfaces, peo-ple are beginning to take note of theirvalue and usefulness.

QR codes allow potential customersaccess to instant, additional informa-tion on the subject from which thecode is presented. To download thesevirtual information tidbits, potentialcustomers need smartphones withcameras and software that eithercomes included on the phone or thatmust be downloaded. A simple Googlesearch will explain what software isneeded for each phone.

QR codes may be used for a varietyof reasons by any type of business.One QR code may offer a special dis-count or coupon for a product while

another will present the downloaderwith additional information, picturesor website links about the initial adver-tisement. For example, Google hassent out thousands of company-spe-cific QR codes as window decals thatwill instantly take downloaders to thatbusiness’ “Place page” on Google. Thisallows them to read reviews about thebusiness, find special offers, leave areview and star the business toremember it for later.

The information derived from scan-ning a QR code is unlimited, making ita unique and valuable dimension forthe advertising world and for peoplewho see an interesting advertisementand want more information on the fly.However, though QR codes seem tobe an advertiser’s dream, many peoplesimply don’t have the access, knowl-edge or interest to learn the technolo-gy of the process.

A company called Lab42 gatheredvaluable information to determinewhether or not the mainstream pub-lic is actually utilizing QR codes andtaking advantage of their full poten-tial. The results proved congruentwith the inherent problem of thesecheckered squares – they are justtoo inconspicuous for the averageperson. Out of 500 people 13 orolder, 58 percent were not familiarwith QR codes and 43 percent ofthose people had no idea what theyeven were. However, for those whohave successful ly scanned QRcodes, they have been found to pro-vide an easy and efficient way to

have concer t t i cke t s , s to recoupons and transportation tick-ets readily available on a smart-phone for safekeeping.

Another beneficial use of QRcodes is that people can createtheir own code from a free,online service. This allows usefor personal business purpos-es, such as putting a code onbusiness cards, flyers, emailsor brochures. This grantsbusinesses an extra, tech-nological edge. In theory,QR codes are a uniqueway for businesses andadvertisers to reachtheir customers easilyand painlessly. Never-the less , the rea lpotential for expan-sion and popularityof this technologylies in the willing-ness of the publicto adopt thesec o d e s i n t oeveryday life.

KKrriisstteenn MMaaccBBrriiddeestaff writer

“If you look at the actual technicalspecifications ... you come to understand that these machines arecapable of doing far more than theTSA has let on.”

Marc Rotenberg, executivedirector of the Electronic

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AACCRROOSSSS1 Yawn-inspiring6 “Arabian Nights”

birds10 Big name in

razors14 Alpaca kin15 Pop singer

Brickell16 Washerful17 Word on a

French postcard18 Laura of

“Jurassic Park”19 Forever, so to

speak20 Shareholder’s

bonus23 Dir. from

Memphis toNashville

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material32 Spinning sound35 “It’s a Wonderful

Life” studio36 Brief fisticuffs37 It has lots of

slots38 Invite to one’s

penthouse41 Some necklines42 Macaroni shape44 “I could win on

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briefly53 Mud bath venue56 Laundry con-

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lot13 Program breaks21 One in a crowd

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34 How grapesgrow

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40 Doggie43 Skid row regular47 Crunchy snack48 Not at all sacred49 “Compromising

Positions”author Susan

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54 Furrier’s stock55 Hop out of bed57 Boorish sort58 Jazzy

Fitzgerald59 __ High City:

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (9/13/11) The yearpromises financial growth and stability.Consider an investment in your owneducation, and review investments ingeneral. Shuffle your cards and see if youcan play them a new way for greaterbenefit. Spend time tonight with someonespecial.

To get the advantage, check the day's rating:10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 7 -With the moon in your sign, you've got theconfidence to face any challenge. Considerseemingly crazy solutions that just mightwork. Take it slow, and finish up.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 7 -You're inspired and you know what actionsto take, so dive in. Work privately, andfocus on completing previouscommitments first. Unexpected brillianceresults.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is an 8 -Schedule meetings today, and enjoyfriends ... group activities bring rewards.Encourage someone else's creativity. Newopportunities unfold. Guard againstjealousies, and share gratitude.

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It's OK to question your purpose at thispoint in time. Don't go against your corevalues. Encourage others to make bizarresuggestions. You'll know when it's right.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is an 8- Jump into action. You can be especiallycreative in your work now. Be open for apleasant surprise. You've got everythingyou need, so keep your money in yourpocket.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a6 - Solve a mystery by cleaning up messesand tying loose ends. Don't get off the trainuntil it has completely stopped. If you do,expect consequences. Better to stay home.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 7- Practice and study flourish now. Don't beafraid to make mistakes. It's part oflearning. Communication allows romanticconflict to end before it starts.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 9 -Push forward to complete projects,especially those that have resistedcompletion before. Your head's full of waysto make money. Finish up old stuff tomake way for new.

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our father fell in thedoorway yesterday.His tackle box spilledeverywhere. When Igot all the hooks out

of his skin he told me he built thiscabin by himself, after the war. Didyou know that? Anyway, it hap-pened after he docked the boat. Heran from the mosquitoes. You weremiles away at that point. He slippedon a porch step. He landed on hiswrist. Just a bruise, though. Can youbelieve that? Eighty-seven years oldand he only bruises a wrist.”

“Don’t talk like that,” she saidthrough the phone. “You know Ilost my mother that way.”

“A wrist injury?”“No. She slipped off the roof.”“Right. You told me that once.”“I remember it because our dog

coughed up blood that morning. Notthat I wouldn’t remember the day ofmy mother’s death, but still, theblood makes it easier to remember.”

“What was she doing on the roofagain?”

“Your guess is as good as mine.Maybe to get a better view of things.”

“That’s an important detail toforget — why she took the time tounfold a ladder and climb two sto-ries to the roof.”

“I was young. I was a child. It’sdifficult to remember the details.”

“Maybe she was checking forleaks. Was she ... all there?”

She stayed silent on the other side. He let it be. He asked, “Whatever

happened to that dog?” “Can you believe it? Ran away a

few weeks later. The gate wasopen, and I came home fromschool one day and he was gone.”

“Dogs do that. That’s what theydo. They wait until you leave forschool, then they run away forever.”

“I thought I saw him once, afterhe turned stray. You know how thatis, when dogs turn stray, their hairgets all long and tangled and theydon’t respond to commands oranything. But here’s the thing —this dog, this stray, looked exactlylike my dog did, same markingsand everything, even though thiswas decades after my mother’sdeath. I mean, years and yearslonger than that dog should’velived. Or any dog should live.”

“Freedom does that. It forces youto live longer.”

“I’m being serious here. I’m tryingto tell you something important.”

“I know. I’m listening.”

“He should’ve died from thestomach infection. He should’vedied out in the open. But he didn’t.Know why? Because he couldn’t.He probably wanted to die, but hecouldn’t. That’s how a wish works.If you want it bad enough, it won’tever come.”

“Boy, if that ain’t the truth. Hey,listen, your father’s here. Do youwant to talk to him? Should I givehim the phone? ”

“No, don’t do that. Just tell himI’ll be home soon.”

“Good. OK. But honey?”“What is it?”“He’s in the doorway. His hand is

wrapped up. He’s waiting for you.”“I know. I can see him now. I can

see him.”“What’s he look like from there?”“He looks like he always has, like

my father. And there’s a strongwind. It’s blowing through thehouse. His book pages are flutter-ing, and through the phone itsounds like prayer. I can’t reallyexplain it. But he’s leaning into it.He’s leaning into the wind. He’sleaning into the open doorway.”

“You can see him,” he said. “Yes. I can see him. He’s leaning

into it all. He’s in the doorway. He’sleaning into the fall.”

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