Double Checking Google Analytics

I use Stat Counter to Double Check Google Analytics Reports for accuracy

Since google isn't sharing enough analytics data.  I've starting using Stat Counter again to double check google analytics reports and website traffic.

Added 11/30/2015

• Stat Counter you made my day with the Stats from Today!  
• I would have never seen that the biggest CO2 Polluter in StLouis: Ameren UE who gets their #DirtyCoal from #PeabodyEnergy was reading the blog about my latest #COP21 #OursToLose that I proudly participated in a blogged about to show my support.  
• Thanks again for everything you do!  Scotty http://blog.stlouisrenewableenergy.com/2015/11/cop21-stlouis-climate-march-at-arch.html

#DirtyCoal #PeabodyEnergy and #AmerenUE is listing to #COP21 Green Blog Posts

Screenshot Image of StatCounter Website Analytics green blog post: http://blog.stlouisrenewableenergy.com/2015/11/cop21-stlouis-climate-march-at-arch.html

I also get detailed reports that are easy to read.  Such as this list of most viewed posts from the past week or so.

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This blog post was not sponsored by Stat Counter and is part of the ongoing SEO experiments and tribulations- Scotty

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Love Song To The Earth - OFFICIAL Lyric Video

Love Song To The Earth- I was hooked 25 seconds into the song!  Watch and Listen to the Music and you will be hooked too.

Last week, a new song was released that could be a game-changer. Love Song to the Earth brings together some of the biggest names in music -- including Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Fergie, Colbie Caillat and Natasha Bedingfield -- to record a song dedicated to keeping the Earth safe. 

This song is going big and getting our leaders’ attention -- but we need your help to make sure the whole world hears it!

Listen to the song and watch the video now!

This song is more than just a feel-good anthem. It’s a powerful force calling for action on climate. And every time this song is downloaded, streamed, or shared, Friends of the Earth earns 80% of the royalties -- which we will use to fight for lower carbon emissions.

Help make Love Song to the Earth go multi-platinum: Watch and listen today!

This December, world leaders will come together in Paris for the next round of international climate negotiations. The whole world will be watching President Obama to see if he’s serious about taking on climate change. 

It’s time for President Obama to show real climate leadership and go beyond the weak promises already made. He must agree to limits on carbon pollution that would keep warming to less than 1.5 degrees Celsius.

So we need to show him that the whole world is demanding action. We need to spread the message far and wide that we care about the planet and we need him to protect it. Will you help get the word out?

Watch, listen to, and share the Love Song to spread the message that we need action on climate!

Regards,
Erich Pica,
President,
Friends of the Earth

Part 7 StLouis has racist tendencies-Ferguson Report

The long awaited DOJ Ferguson Report has been submitted and reveals many things that people living in StLouis with Half-a-Brain have realized for years: 

StLouis has racist tendencies and problems

Ferguson Riot Day 3 Image 

With a Republican majority in the MOleg
-will the needed changes come sooner rather than later for the health and well being of our city and as an example to the World?  I seriously doubt as was also stated by @MariaChappelleN who was just interviewed on

• PBS NewsHour ‏@NewsHour  13h

13 hours ago

What lessons were learned from #Ferguson? @RevStarsky & @MariaChappelleN discuss new report w/ @gwenifill http://bit.ly/newshourlive  #pbsnews

While reading the StLouis Post Dispatch comments yesterday I realized- there are too many HATERS and that people haven't learned anything yet.

I haven't read the Forward through Ferguson a Path Forward fully yet so I will withhold comment for now.

Here's what some of the local reporters are saying:

Ferguson Commission report explains complex problems in plain language

STLtoday.com‎ - 1 day ago

The Post-Dispatch was given a copy of thereport, titled “Forward through Ferguson, a Path ...

Ferguson Commission turns report over to Nixon

STLtoday.com‎ - 15 hours ago

Police kill North County man wanted in fatal shooting of Kentucky state trooper

STLtoday.com‎ - 11 hours ago

KSDK	Ferguson commission calls for sweeping changes to deal with racial inequity KSDK  - ‎Sep 14, 2015‎ The Ferguson commission was established by Nixon in November as anger and protests grew in the months after Michael Brown, 18, was fatally shot by white police officer Darren Wilson.

Lessons the Ferguson Commission can learn from the history of commissions KSDK  - ‎11 hours ago‎

Ferguson Commission Report Highlights Racial Inequality In St. Louis Region NPR  - ‎14 hours ago‎

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Radioactivity Found Offsite WestLake Landfill

Radioactivity Found Offsite at West Lake Landfill    Sept. 4, 2015 Quick Links Our Website EPA Region 7 Missouri DNR Just Moms STL Coldwater Creek Facts DONATE to MCE's West Lake Landfill Efforts Dear Scotts,  Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015: Attorney General Chris Koster released several expert reports detailing the smoldering fire moving toward the radioactive material as well as the finding of radioactive material in tree cores at offsite locations. The reports were released as a part of AG Koster's lawsuit against Republic Services related to the smoldering landfill fire, which Koster claims started due to the negligence of the landfill company. Read MCE's press release calling for the Corps of Engineers to be given jurisdiction of the radioactive materials immediately.  Congresswoman Ann Wagner released a statementfollowing AG Koster's new information, "It is time for the Department of Energy, in consultation with the Army Corps of Engineers, to make a determination whether the inclusion of the West Lake site into FUSRAP will better protect area residents. The time for discussion and evaluation has passed; this community deserves a solution." Congresswoman Ann Wagner is referencing a request made to the DOE by our federally elected officials. We already know that the Corps of Engineers will better protect area residents and that's why we've been asking our federally elected officials to legislatively transfer the jurisdiction of the landfill from the EPA to the Corps of Engineers. Read more HERE about why FUSRAP needs to be put in charge at the West Lake Landfill. See who supports FUSRAP being put in charge at the West Lake Landfill and take actionHERE.  Republic Services is adding dirt to portions of the smoldering fire in an attempt to smother it so it does not become a surface fire. Photo taken by MCE. Breaking News Press Coverage Sept. 3: Reports suggest radiation at Bridgeton Landfill has moved offsite St. Louis Public Radio Sept. 3: Attorney General report concludes radioactivity, other pollutants found offsite of Bridgeton Landfill The St. Louis American  Sept. 3: Koster; New reports about Bridgeton Landfill troubling Associated Press  Sept. 3: Koster warns radiation found offsite near Bridgeton Landfill KMOX 1120AM  Sept. 3: AG Koster says fire, radioactive waste at landfill is Bridgeton not under control St. Louis Post-Dispatch  Sept. 3: Koster releases new finding on West Lake Landfill The Missouri Times  Sept. 3: Attorney General: Radiation and pollutants have migrated beyond Bridgeton Landfill St. Louis Magazine  Sept. 3: Koster: New reports about Bridgeton Landfill troubling KSDK Channel 5 Call To Action We need the Army Corps of Engineers put in charge of the West Lake Landfill. People live within one mile of this landfill and have been subjected to horrendousodors for over four years. Republic Services even said, "This will be life for the next five years," regarding the smoldering fire. It's time for Republic Services or the government to provide a voluntary buyout for the folks within one mile of the landfill. Just Moms STL formed to work with the people closest to and most impacted by the landfill. Karen Nickel is one of the Just Moms STL leaders and shared what you can do to help on their Facebook page. See the picture below and take action!  Upcoming Events Franciscan Sisters of Mary Prayer Vigil Where: 12755 St. Charles Rock Road in Bridgeton, MO at the abandoned Phillips 66 gas station.  When: Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month (weather pending) at 10am. The next vigil isSeptember 9, 2015.  West Lake Community Meeting  Where: John Calvin Presbyterian Church 12567 Natural Bridge Rd, Bridgeton, MO 63044 When: Thursday, September 17, 2015 beginning at6:30pm.  Make A Call Please make a call and thank Senator Blunt, Senator McCaskill, Congressman Clay, and Congresswoman Wagner for their July 17 letter to Secretary Moniz at the United States Department of Energy. Also let them know they have the power to act on this situation by legislatively transferring jurisdiction to the Army Corps of Engineers FUSRAP.   Senator Blunt: 202-224-5721 Senator McCaskill: 202-224-6154 Congressman Clay: 202-225-2406 Congresswoman Wagner: 202-225-1621

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Saving a Deck and Stairs Material List

Material List for Saving the Deck - Client six thousand dollars with Exterior Stair Rebuild Photos

While dismantling the stairs to replace the rotten stair stringers and posts, it became clear there was a reason that the stairs had rotted.  It wasn't long after getting to the last stair removal that the answer to my question became readily apparent as I was getting doused by the automatic garden sprinkler.

Water Problem from sprinkler- coupled with the style that the previous builder used to construct the stairs by layering the 2x12s instead of using Stair Stringer Hangers also caused water build ups that led the the wood rotting faster.

Layering the 2x12s instead of Stair Stringer Hangers caused the wood to rot.

Old School- Built to Old Codes Stringer Attachment Deck Construction

Rebuilt Deck Stairs next step Lighted Stairs

Deck Stairs Material List:

• 5-2x12x8
• 6-1x6x8
• 2 small box 2 & 3 in deck screws
• 2-4x4x8 posts
• 4-2x12 Stair Stringer Hanger (Simpson Strong Tie)
• 2-4x4 Composite Post Base

Material and Tool List for Saving the Deck and Cash

• 37 composite 6 x 6 post base caps
• 40 bags Quickcrete (Fast)
• 3 bags sand topping mix
• 1 bag Portland Cement
• 16- 24 in #4 Rebar (1/2 in x 8 in Dowel Rods)
• Small Bundle Wire Ties and Wire Twister
• 2- 1 in x 8 in x 12 ft (10 in x 10 in Concrete Forms)
• Miscellaneous scrap plywood (concrete forms)
• Wheel Barrow
• Garden Hoe
• Flat and Round Nose Shovels
• Mag and Sponge Float
• Concrete Edger
• Torch Driver
• 1 1/2 in Screws
• 1 1/2 in Roofing Nails (attach the composite base plate)
• Tape Measure
• Level
• Small Square
• 10 in Chop Saw
• Right Angle Drill Adapter with 3/4 in dia "Shorty" wood bit
• Small and Medium Hammer
• Nail Puller
• Skill Saw 7 1/2 in blade
• Saw Saw wood blades
• Extension Cords

Build Notes:

• Temporary 2x4 Deck Supports were used
• Post Rotation System ensured continuous support for deck- every third post was worked on and no additional weight loads on new piers for 24 hr minimum.
• Forms Constructed for re-use / re-cycling saved manpower and materials

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IBSO promotes Sustainability Worldwide

http://www.standardizations.org/charter

See Scottys Article: Sustainability is Key to Survival The International Businesses Standards Organization is a non-profit independent organization which was established under the initiative of entrepreneurs in order to support an international trade and a business development. At IBSO, we strongly believe that the increasing involvement of enterprises in international markets will help to promote a sustainable future and aids in the solution of many other serious global problems. We are convinced that cross-border commercial activity provides a great number of benefits. It creates jobs, raises incomes and standards of living, increases the innovative capabilities of market-based national economies, and as a consequence of all this, it boosts local, regional, national, and global economic growth. And finally, global commercial exchange plays an important role in maintaining of worldwide peace and stability. This reality motivates us to continue to build a robust structure that supports not just a modern, but a progressive and ethically oriented organization around the world. Maintaining and encouraging such an international business activity, there is where we invest our resources. As a group, the IBSO strongly believes that our organization is a lot more than just a group of people coming together for a common cause. Ever since its creation in 2011, we have gone to great lengths to implement new initiatives and develop new tools that keep us focused on the ever changing interests of international market players all around the globe. I am sure that now, in today's kind of economical world we are in, it is just the right time to present to the business-society our new project, the Worldwide Charter for Fair International Commerce. This is a global, voluntary initiative designed for entrepreneurs and a wide range of organizations. The Worldwide Charter encourages its signatories to contribute to sustainable global progress by incorporating into their business practices nine specific principles in the areas of environmental protection, and economic and social development. Coupled with our carefully selected experts, we have developed this initiative as all-encompassing code of conduct that reflects the universal principles of fair dealing and the best international practices in ethics and corporate responsibility. It is aimed at empowering businesses and organizations around the world to be more strategic in promoting its commitment to sustainable and positive business practices in clear, simple and easily understandable terms for their partners, customers and the public at large. We have determined that there should be no charge for signatories to participate in the Worldwide Charter. The rationale is that we are thinking it will be illogical to require the fees from the enterprises whose leaders are committed to implement fair dealing practices and to conform to the standards of modern society. I urge you to consider joining this Worldwide Charter. I hope it will increase your worldwide performance and your ability to compete globally. In conclusion, I just wanted you to know that we are continuing to work very assiduously to maintain IBSO’s world-class status that is responsive to the 21st Century challenges of our global village. We intend to develop and maintain efficient and flexible standardization solutions to meet the needs of international business society. We look forward to working with you on growing your involvement in the global marketplace through a collaborative and efficient partnership with the International Businesses Standards Organization. Sincerely, Konstantin Krinski, Chairman of the International Businesses Standards Organization

SUSTAINABILITY IS KEY TO SURVIVAL

- Also posted at: http://blog.stlouisrenewableenergy.com/#sthash.IUT4ZxQC.dpuf


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Saving a Deck and Cash

I saved this homeowner six thousand dollars by removing the rotten wood and adding a little concrete to the Deck Piers.  

1) Problem

Bottom 4 inches of the 37 6x6 cedar deck posts were rotten on this huge deck.

2) Solution

• Cut the bottom 8 inches off the 6x6 cedar post
• Wire Tie Number 4 Rebar (1/2 in x 8 in long) to existing Dowel Pin

Simpson Strong-Tie Model # CPS6 Internet # 100375387 Store SKU # 825329

6 in. x 6 in. Composite Plastic Standoff

 

• Drill New Dowel Pin Hole for the Number 4 Rebar and Install this Composite Standoff to keep the Cedar Post from Rotting in the Future.

• Install New Concrete 10x10 in Concrete Pier Base Cap

• Water Proof and Protect new Concrete Pier with a layer of Concrete Portland/Sand topping mix.

The Client had 2 Bids as suggested:  

• Rebuild Deck Bid 1............................$38,000
• Replace Deck Posts Only Bid 2.........$8,000.  
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I was the third bid and beat the lowest bid by $6,000.

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