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Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash {Hungary & Austria}
Quite simply, this Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash is a humble stew of beef, potatoes, and vegetables. And yet, it's so much more.
Mom passed along to me a recipe for this Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash awhile back, saying that it tasted very similar to what they ate almost seven years ago while visiting my sister's family living in Romania. I tucked the copy away with my pile of saved recipes, with no urgent desire to reenact what Mom and Dad ate for lunch during their first visit to Hungary.
And then recently I was wishing I had a beef stew recipe fit for the slow cooker, and ran across the one Mom gave me years ago. Included were handwritten notes of how she had changed the recipe to more closely mimic the bowls of stew they had enjoyed on their trip. I decided to dig into this story further and asked my sister Cheryl of her own Hungarian goulash memories, since her family ate it regularly while living in Romania. She embellished upon Mom's recipe notes and then gave me a little background on how they used to eat goulash.
Whenever Cheryl and Dave and their two young kids traveled from the airport in Budapest, Hungary to Oradea, Romania, where they lived for two years, they would stop at a small roadside panzió (Hungarian for boarding house, small hotel, or bed and breakfast) along the way for a bowl of goulash. This particular panzió was recommended to them by Romanian friends, and cooked their goulash in a big cast iron pot over the fire. The humble stew was served in bowls, steaming hot, along with big loaves of fresh, crusty bread for dunking and swiping up every last drop of goodness.
I asked Mom and Cheryl to email me a few pictures from the time they spent together visiting Budapest and Vienna, Austria that summer, when my parents ate their first Hungarian goulash. I am sharing a few of those photos here. Because this is what I now think about as I'm eating this delicious stew…
A highlight of their trip was visiting Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna. A former imperial 1,441-room summer residence, it is now a major tourist attraction. The grounds are meticulously kept, and are home to numerous gardens, pools, fountains, and sculptures…and a maze!
(Schönbrunn Palace is shown in the top photo. The Palm House, on the palace grounds, is in the bottom photo, with Mom, Dad, and Cheryl and Dave's kids in the foreground.)
Pictured on the left are Cheryl and Dave with their son and daughter in front of the Neptune Fountain at Schönbrunn Palace. The grounds also feature the world's oldest zoo, constructed in 1752 (bottom right).
While in Vienna, they also visited St. Stephens Cathedral, a medieval limestone landmark. It was constructed in 1147 and named after the first known Christian martyr. Massive in size, sitting atop underground tombs, catacombs, and crypts, it houses 18 altars in the main part of the church, plus more in various chapels.
I found information on the Schönbrunn Palace and St. Stephens Cathedral completely fascinating. As my dad always says, "google it". The history on these places is amazing.
(Left photo is of St. Stephens Cathedral. Top right photo is of Dad, Mom, and Cheryl and Dave's kids sitting along the Danube River. Middle right photo is of Cheryl and Dave's family taking a carriage ride in Vienna. And the bottom right photo is of a pianist playing in the street near the cathedral.)
After talking to Mom and Cheryl about their memories of Hungarian goulash, this is what I've come away with. Quite simply, it's nothing more than a humble stew of beef, potatoes, and vegetables. And yet, it's so much more.
This version is incredibly easy to make. Cubes of beef roast turn ultra tender along with potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms, magically transformed by a few hours in the slow cooker. The broth is beefy, with just a bit of tomato flavor, along with the signature sweet Hungarian paprika goodness. It's beautiful. My family loves it. I hope yours does, too.
Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
- 3 lbs. beef chuck roast, cut into 1" cubes
- 5 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2" diagonals
- 4 medium red potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4" cubes
- 16 oz. whole fresh mushrooms, quartered
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 4 c. low sodium beef broth
- 3 T. tomato paste
- 2 T. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 c. Hungarian sweet paprika
- 1/4 c. brown sugar
- 2 tsp. dry mustard
- 2 tsp. kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Place beef in slow cooker. Cover with carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, onion and garlic. In a medium bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients, and then add to the slow cooker. Stir a bit to combine. Cover and turn heat to high. Cook for 4 to 5 hours, or until beef and veggies are very tender. Serve in bowls with a warm loaf of fresh crusty bread.
From my mom's recipe box...heavily adapted from this recipe, with input from Mom and my sister Cheryl from their travels to Hungary and Austria.
Thank you to Mom and Cheryl for sharing your memories and your photos. xo
65 Responses to "Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash {Hungary & Austria}"
Would like to give this a try – but I don't have Hungarian sweet paprika. Would the dish taste very differently if I use regular paprika?
Thank you Brenda for the beautiful recipes and pictures. Happy Friday and have a wonderful weekend!
So fun…I found this recipe on Pinterest and came to your blog and what did I see…Vienna! My daughter, son in law and grandson live there as missionaries and my husband and I went there this past summer for 3 weeks. We went to Schonbrunn and it was AMAZING!
What a great recipe to post this time of year when all I can think of is comfort food, soups and stews. Using a crockpot is even better! Can't wait to try this recipe! Happy weekend Brenda!
Brenda, the recipe says 1/4 c. Hungarian Paprika is that right?
What a wonderful comforting dinner. I know I would love it!
I loved reading this post and looking through the pictures. Very fun!!
And the soup!! Sounds so great. I love the hearty, cozy flavors!
I love this post and how it combines two of my favorite things… food and travel!!! Thanks for sharing such a special recipe.
It was so fun to see how you put this post together Brenda, and it brought back so many wonderful memories. Now my mouth is watering for Hungarian Goulash!!
I have it in the crock pot right now. So excited for dinner tonight.
This looks so good on this cold winter's eve.
Beautiful post, both food and photos! My Mom and I visited the cities where her father had grown up – Prague, Vienna and Budapest – and had a wonderful time eating and exploring. Did you know that all three of these cities have Roman ruins? In Vienna, they are 60 feet below today's city. They were found during a construction project.
I am German and I grew up with this recipe! Your version sounds really yummy and I will give it a try! I sometimes add it to pasta or rice to make it even more filling.
Thanks Marita
My grandmother used to make goulash when I was growing up…I am cooking this recipe tomorrow and I can hardly wait! I know it's going to be delicious thank you so much for this recipe!
I am drooling over this recipe – gorgeous photos as well! Austria is beautiful!
Where can you buy the paprika?
I lived in Budapest for a couple of years and I have to say, this goulash looks really authentic. Hungarian goulash is a lot more watery compared to what most people think as goulash. I'll have to try your recipe for sure.
I grew up eating my Grandfather's version of goulash, so I'm excited to try yours! (And all those gorgeous pictures…now I want to travel!!)
Where do you get the sweet paprika ? I saw "Smokey" and "Hot/Spicey" and just plain but no "Sweet" ….
I am Hungarian and I like your recipes. I am so happy to see a Hungarian recipe here. Hungarian Gulyás (Goulas) is a thick soup. Hungary and Austria are beautiful, you have to visit them! Sorry for my English…. :)
I'm excited to try your recipe because it looks authentic. I spent much of my youth in Germany, and my dad loves to make Hungarian Goulash. We make it with German Spaetzle. I had a hard time finding smoked paprika in grocery stores, but found it in World Market and in Home Goods also.
I've eaten alot of foreign foods and I've only had it once but Hungarian Goulash is my favorite! I haven't cooked in a very longtime I would have to say years and even when I did it was very rare. Though I eat extremely healthy I have found that even in healthy foods prepared by a store or restaurant there are certain ingredients you cannot avoid unless you cook for yourself. I have now prepared this dish and it is cooking right now. I am hoping it turns out good and that this is just the first of many dishes for me to learn to make well. Thank you so much for providing this recipe!
I just put this in my crock pot but like others didn't have the sweet Hungarian paprika BUT I did have Spanish sweet paprika hope it tastes as wonderful as my kitchen is smelling right now.
Love this , my dad used to make something similar when I was growing up. LOVED LOVED the pics you added, what a beautiful place.
Hi Brenda, goulash recipe looks good – I'm not experienced cook – can you tell me whether 4c. low sodium beef broth is 4 cups or something else, and whether 3T. tomato paste is teaspoons or table spoons, and 2 tsp dry mustard is 2 tablespoons or teaspoons
sometimes dummies like me need more explanation…..please advise…..thanx
I have just returned from Eastern Europe where I enjoyed several bowls of wonderful goulash. Now sharing it with friends using your great recipe. Thank you
I'm from Transylvania(living in London at the moment) and goulash is one of the traditional dishes over there:)..and i have hungarian paprika aswell..just one question.we usually had bread(ciabatta) with this dish..what would you recommend? many thanks :)
Hi Brenda,
I have a quick question – when you say "dry" mustard, do you mean dry in the way that we describe wine or champagne, or do you mean powdered mustard?
In the crock pot as we speak!
Dear Brenda, I am expatriate Austrian and I love your receipe. My mother made the stovetop version, but I love the slow cooker. We would eat it with small pickles on the side. There are lovely versions with game, when you serve it with lingonberries; cranberries would work, too.
My son and I made this today for dinner and it was wonderful! We will make it again and next time add a half cup of red wine. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe :)
Hi! I'm Hungarian, so this is one of my favorite dishes. My only struggle usually is, that the beef needs to be cooked for a long time in order to become tender (this is preparing it in a regular pot). If I cook it in a crock pot will it be tender and moist? And if I put the veggies in the same time, cooking it for 5-6 hours on high, won't it end up being mushy?
How big of a crock pot would you need for this? i have a feeling my 4 Quart crockpot is going to over flow!
This is by far the best, and most authentic tasting, hungarian goulash recipe I've tried. The sweet paprika makes all the difference-don't be scared by the (seemingly) high amount used. Love it, thanks!
I'm very excited anout this recipe! My grand parents are from Hungary and I've grown up on "old country" goulash (sometimes even done over a fire in a cast iron pot) :) Although there are few ingredients my grandma never used im interested to see how this recipe tastes. Im going to try it tomorrow, can't wait to find out how it stands up to my nagymama's!
OMGGLHM!! (Oh My Goodness Gracious Lord Have Mercy) that was awesome! I just made this for dinner and we LOVED it. I made it in a Dutch Oven instead of the slow cooker since I was home all day. This is a permanent addition to our menu! Thank you so much for sharing it! You are the BOMB!
Used chuck short ribs — meat turned out tender but did not fall apart, veggies were not mushy. BUT, 4 cups broth turned into 4 QUARTS in the 4-5 hours in the crock pot. If I ever make it again, I'll add no more than 1 cup broth. My husband told me to throw out the leftovers which filled three quart jars. However, I shall try heating one quart of the soup/gravy and letting it evaporate and then add more of the seasonings. If you have a better idea, please let me know. Thank you.
I'm really excited to try and make this! I've had goulash i Germany but this looks even better than that. I was wondering what size crock pot you used though because I only have a 4 quart one?
I'm so excited to see your post! My husband has had business trips to Transylvania the last two years, and next month I get to go with him! We'll fly to Budapest, then take the train to Cluj, Romania. I have some paprika from his last trip, and I plan on stocking-up while I'm there. Thanks for the recipe. I was going to ask for the name of the panzio, but I doubt the train will make many stops :-)
Well I can see that I'm a little late to the party but after searching the web, and all my cook books, your recipe looked just right. I brought home several bags of paprika from a recent trip to Budapest as well as delicious memories of the Goulash. I'm so excited…its in the slow cooker now! Out of necessity I had to make two changes, chicken instead beef broth and freshly sliced/sautéed mushrooms snatched from the jaws of the stroganoff currently on the stove. Is there anything I can add to make up for the chicken vs beef broth?
I am really enjoying your blog…and your style!

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Dubai and Oman: Modern Riches, Ancient Treasures
Program Number:
Start and End Dates:
11/1/2012 - 11/15/2012
10/27/2016 - 11/10/2016
11/24/2016 - 12/8/2016
14 nights
Oman/United Arab Emirates
Price starting at:
$4,950.00 -
Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type:
36; 13 Breakfasts, 12 Lunches, 11 Dinners
Meal Options:
The Arabian Peninsula is a place of contrasting experiences, from standing in awe of an ultramodern skyscraper or a 300-foot sand dune to sharing mint tea and dates in the shade of an oasis. Explore the United Arab Emirates and Oman, walking through fragrant spice markets, sailing aboard dhows, finding great natural beauty and learning about the history and complexities of this important region.
� Venture into the Wahiba Sands region to visit a Bedouin village and spend the night at a desert camp.
� Board a traditional wooden dhow to sail into the fjords of Musandam.
� Absorb the amazing architecture of Dubai including the Burj Khalifa, the world�s tallest building.
Activity Particulars
Walking up to two miles a day; some uneven terrain and stairs without railings.
Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available.
Date Specific Information
11-1-2012, 10-27-2016, 11-24-2016
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology � listening devices � on this date.
Itinerary Summary
Arrival Muscat (Oman), 3 nights; coach to Ras Al Jinz, 1 night; coach to Nizwa, 2 nights; fly to Khasab, 2 nights; coach to Dubai (UAE), 4 nights; departure.
Overnight flight from the U.S.A.
1 night
Arrival Muscat (Oman)
3 nights
Explore Muscat with a local expert and take a field trip to the Royal Opera House and the grand mosque, which can accommodate 20,000 worshippers. Visit Muttrah Souq, one of the most popular markets in the Middle East. Join an Omani professor in an informative lecture to learn about the history and culture of Oman.
Coach to Ras Al Jinz
1 night
At a dhow factory, learn how these traditional Omani boats are built by experienced craftsmen. Join experts from Ras Al Jinz Scientific Center to observe turtles nesting in the sand.
Coach to Desert camp
1 night
Coach to Nizwa
2 nights
Journey into the desert to Wadi Bani Khalid, considered one of the most beautiful wadi�s (valleys) in Oman. Along the way, pass through the Wahiba Sands � a land of colossal dunes � and learn about Bedouin life in the desert. In Nizwa, learn about village life amid Oman�s plantations and orchards, savor some traditional mint tea and dates, and even swim in one of the pure, natural pools.
Fly to Khasab
2 nights
Coach to Dubai (UAE)
4 nights
Board a traditional wooden dhow to sail into the fjords of Musandam. Contrast the old with the ultramodern in Dubai. With an international architect, learn about the amazing modern buildings, including the Burj Khalifa, the world�s tallest. Examine artifacts inside an 18th-century fort at the Dubai Museum. Journey to Abu Dhabi and its magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. At the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital meet the national bird and learn about the sport of falconry.
Muscat: A centrally located quality hotel. Ras Al Jinz: Quality hotel. Wahiba Sands: Luxury tent camp amid golden sand dunes. Nizwa: Quality hotel surrounded by spectacular mountains. Khasab: Four-star hotel with panoramic views of Musandam Shoreline. Dubai: Elegant hotel in Arabic theme.
Meals and Lodgings
Arabian Courtyard
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
4 nights
Golden Tulip Khasab
Khasab, Oman
2 nights
Golden Tulip Nizwa
Nizwa, Oman
3 nights
Oryx Safari Camp
Wahiba, Oman
1 night
Sur Plaza Hotel
Sur, Oman
1 night
Park Inn Muscat
Muscat, Oman
2 nights
Arabian Courtyard
Ideal location in old Dubai opposite the Museum and a stone�s throw away from many historical, cultural and shopping attractions such as heritage village, historic bastakiya, Dubai creek & abra (water taxi), meena bazaar, textile market, electronics shopping, computer street and a whole lot more. With 173 elegantly furnished rooms in traditional Arabic theme including 23 elegantly furnished suites and 41 executive rooms, the hotel offers all the latest amenities for discerning travelers. A variety of dining and entertainment options as well as conference & banquet with the latest technology are on offer. Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa also offers a fully equipped health & recreation center as well as a Wellness Spa.
Contact info:
Al Fahidi Street
Dubai, P.O.Box 46500 United Arab Emirates
phone: +971-4-3519111
Room amenities:
01 large or 02 single beds with wired and Wi-Fi internet access in rooms, tea/coffee maker, 2 mineral water bottles, work desk, voice mail, IDD telephones, multi channel TV, in-room safe, iron & board, mini bar, individual temperature control, electronic door locks & smoke detectors. These rooms are en-suite with shower & bathtub combination.
Facility amenities:
Business facilities at our hotel include a business center, conference & meeting rooms as well as secretarial services. Other facilities include Airport transfers, Currency exchange, Laundry / Valet services, Baby sitting, Catering services, Safety deposit boxes, Rent-a-Car assistance, Tour assistance, Valet parking, Beauty salon, Barber shop, Gift shop.
Smoking allowed:
Elevators available:
Additional nights prior:
TBA Please contact Road Scholar Travel Services at 1800-241-1404 for rates and availability.
Check in time:
Golden Tulip Khasab
Perched on a rock face, this 4 star resort offers the most panoramic views of the famed Musandam Shoreline. The 60 rooms resort is elegantly furnished with its very own private terrace or balcony offering breathtaking panoramic views on the Gulf of Oman.
Contact info:
P.O.Box 434, PC 811
Khasab, Oman
phone: +968 267 30777
Room amenities:
Hairdryers, Iron & Board, High Speed Wifi Internet, Satellite TV channels, No Smoking Rooms/Facilities, Turndown Service, Safe deposit box, Coffee Maker in Room, Refreshment centre, Air Conditioned, International Direct Dial
Facility amenities:
Golden Tulip Resort Khasab is a great choice, where you can enjoy: - Sea view rooms - Dibba restaurant - Darts Bar - Cappuccino cafe - Swimming pool - Children pool - Children play area - Table tennis - Gym - Conference and meeting facilities - WiFi Internet
Smoking allowed:
Elevators available:
Golden Tulip Nizwa
Only an hours drive from Muscat International Airport and a short distance from Nizwa city, the Golden Tulip Nizwa Hotel is surrounded by rugged Hajar Mountain ranges and is ideally located for adventure tours through Oman's exciting nature. The spectacular mountains and villages around the hotel give a true flavour of the country.amid this Arabian splendor stands Golden Tulip Nizwa Hotel, an Oasis of peace and tranquillity set against the magnificent Hajar Mountains. Just a short drive from Nizwa, the ancient capital, with its pottery town of Bahla, ancient houses of Birkat Al Mauz, facinating Jabrin and Nizwa forts, the picturesque mountain villages of Al Hamra and Misfah. It is also perfectly placed for adventure safaris deep into Oman's interior. At the end of all the hectic exploration you are welcomed into the warmth and care of Golden Tulip Nizwa Hotel, indulging you with traditional hospitality discreetly blended with the hotels modern facilities.
Contact info:
P.O. Box : 1000
Nizwa, Oman
phone: +968 2543 1616
Room amenities:
The Standard rooms feature: Individually controlled air-conditioning, LCD TV, International direct dialing facility, Mini bar, Laundry service Hair dryer and Satellite TV, Rooms with garden, mountain and pool view wake up call service, Tea/ coffee maker in the room, Wi fi internet access on request, All other modern amenities.
Facility amenities:
Golden Tulip Nizwa Hotel has 120 rooms and are well furnished and equipped in order to meet all needs, with individually controlled air conditioning, direct dialing facility, high speed wireless internet, hair dryer, mini bar, in-room tea/coffee maker and satellite television with more than 24 International channels. We have a business centre with secretarial service, internet caf�, 24 hour room service and 2 live entertainment bars. Other Food & Beverage outlets include the newly renovated Sports Bar.Golden Tulip Nizwa Hotel has an elegant restaurant serving authentic International cuisine. There is a lobby caf� serving round the clock, poolside caf� with bar-be-cue for special occasions. We also provide complimentary shuttle service to Nizwa downtown.
Smoking allowed:
Elevators available:
Oryx Safari Camp
Oryx Camp is the only one of its kind at Wahiba Sands. Our guests will enjoy not only a spiritual, cultural-but luxury experience of staying in-style at the heart of Wahiba Sands. The setting among the Cineraria trees emphasizes the beauty of the virgin golden sand dunes surrounding the camp. In certain mornings you can even see how the fog disappears gradually as the sun rises.
Contact info:
P O Box 117
Bediyah, Ghabbi, NA Oman
phone: +96892000592
Smoking allowed:
Sur Plaza Hotel
Contact info:
Address: P. O. Box: 908
Sur, Postal Code: 411 Oman
phone: +96825543777
Room amenities:
92 comfortably furnished and spacious standard rooms and three suites provide guests with: King sized bed or twin beds; En suite bathroom with bath, shower and hot/cold water; Centralized air conditioning; Satellite TV (with a choice of over 20 channels); IDD telephone with voice mail ( At present voice mail facility is not available); In-room safe; Voltage of 220V � 240V and 110V for shavers only; High-speed Internet access points (Only in designated areas.Lobby, Restaurant); Well stocked mini bar; 24-hour room service; In-room amenities; Hair dryer; Iron and ironing board (on request); Cot (on request); Floor type - Carpet.
Facility amenities:
2 elevators; Multilingual staff - English, Arabic, Tagalog (Philippines), Hindi and more; Laundry service; Business centre providing secretarial services and postal assistance; Concierge service; 24-hour room service; Internet access in the lobby area; A non-smoking floor; Foreign exchange; International credit cards accepted (Amex, MasterCard, Visa, Diners); Doctor on call; Ticket confirmation assistance; Car rental assistance / booking of excursions / airport transfers booking (upon request at prevailing rates); Drivers� quarters (at a nominal rate); Prayer room; Recreational Facilities
Smoking allowed:
Elevators available:
Park Inn Muscat
Among hotels in Oman, the Park Inn Muscat stands out with its ideal location near the airport, along with its superb amenities including rooftop pool and modern, classic design. Situated on the main highway linking Muscat International Airport to Ruwi, the city's central business district, Park Inn Muscat hotel guests enjoy easy access to the Al Ghubra beach, businesses and attractions. This comfortable and stylish Muscat hotel offers first-class amenities that include the exceptional rooftop swimming pool, business center, parking and 24-hour front desk assistance.
Contact info:
P.O Box 1635 PC 133
Sultan Qaboos Street Al Khuwair
Muscat, Oman
phone: + 968 2450 7888
Room amenities:
Standing out among Oman hotels in Muscat, the Park Inn features 175 rooms, decorated in bright hues and equipped with modern, convenient amenities. Guests may choose from Standard rooms, Business Friendly rooms and One Bedroom suites. All of these Muscat rooms and suites offer first-class amenities including Free high-speed, wireless Internet access, coffee and tea making facilities, and in-room safe. Enjoy free access to Fitness Center facilities. Book one of these Oman hotel's guest rooms or suites and discover what sets the Park Inn apart from other Muscat accommodation.
Facility amenities:
This Muscat hotel is nearby the city centre and lies 15 kilometres from the Muscat International Airport. Guests enjoy easy access to Shatti Al Qurum, the main commercial and diplomatic quarter. 175 guest rooms, along with seven suites offer in-room safe, hair dryer and coffee and tea making facilities. Savour a variety of light meals and drinks at the all-day buffet restaurant. Visit RBG Muscat The Sama Terrazza bar serves a fine selection of international refreshments. High-speed, wireless Internet access available throughout the hotel. Relax at the rooftop swimming pool. Utilise the fully equipped fitness center. Shopping enthusiasts revel at retail outlets located within this Muscat hotel. Stay in touch with the hotel's business center. Five versatile meeting rooms are available.
Smoking allowed:
Elevators available:
Additional nights after:
TBA Please contact Road Scholar Travel Services at 1800-241-1404 for rates and availability.
Check out time:
Travel Details
Start of Program:
In the evening of Day 2 of the program after the transfer from the airport to the hotel. You will be staying at
Arabian Courtyard
that night.
End of Program:
After lunch on Day 15 of the program. You will be staying at
Park Inn Muscat
the night before.
Required documents:
The Participant Information Form is required.
(For Independent Travelers)
To Start of Program
Transportation to site:
Taxis are readily available just outside arrivals.Taxis are on the left when you come out of terminal 1. Metered cabs from Dubai Transport Corporation, recognised by their cream colour, are efficient and have well-trained drivers. Public transport: Terminals 1 and 3 are served by the Dubai Metro. There are also buses just steps from the baggage claim. Look for lines 401 and 402 (Dhs 3), which go to the Al Sabkha and Al Ghubaiba bus terminals respectively.
From End of Program
Transportation from site:
Park Inn hotel is 15 kilometres from the Muscat International Airport. Shuttles and taxis are available to the airport.
Elevation Note:
On day 10, the group will go to Jebel Al Akhdar, which is 2000 mts ( 6 561 feet) above sea level.
The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
Daily Schedule
Day 1:
International Flight from the US to the UAE
(Thursday, November 1)
International flight to Dubai
Day 2:
Arrival at Dubai International Airport and transfers to the hotel
(Friday, November 2)
Transfers from Dubai International Airport to the hotel.
Arabian Courtyard
Day 3:
Explore the old city of Dubai
(Saturday, November 3)
Breakfast at the hotel
After a morning orientation, enjoy a walk through Bastakiya neighborhood and a visit to the Bastakiya Mosque and Textile Souq. Afterwards, board an abra boat and journey across Dubai Creek to Deira to explore the Gold Souk and Spice Souk. Later return to Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding for a cultural discovery Q&A session. You will be treated to Arabic tea, coffee and dates.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Visit Dubai Museum, which is the main museum in Dubai. It was built in 1787 and it is the oldest existing building in Dubai. The museum was opened by the ruler of Dubai in 1971, with the aim of presenting the traditional way of life in the Emirate of Dubai. It includes local antiquities as well as artefacts from African and Asian countries that traded with Dubai. It also includes several dioramas showing life in the emirate before the advent of oil in addition to artefacts from recent discoveries as old as 3000 B.C.
Onboard the dhow
Ride the traditional Dhow (boat) along the Dubai Creek in moonlight. It offers an intriguingly different view of the beautiful city-Dubai and its splendid modern and old architecture. Along the ride you will see Dubai Creek Golf Club, Yacht Club & the spectacular Chamber of Commerce, parks, the famous modern skyscrapers of the city as well as Sheikh Saeed's birth place of Heritage village. This is the best way to see Dubai at night.
Arabian Courtyard
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4:
Discover the modern Dubai
(Sunday, November 4)
Breakfast at the hotel
Explore some of the most amazing modern architectural landmarks of Dubai. This is an opportunity for you to explore the city on your own. Your group leader will give you suggestions and directions how to navigate on your own or in small groups.
Lunch on your own at a restaurant of your choice.
After attending a lecture by an expert about modern architecture and construction in Dubai, Visit Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. It is named after UAE President Khalifa Bin Zayed and it broke many world records. This tower has the highest outdoor observation deck in the world. The group will have a chance to enjoy a unique view of Dubai from this deck (124th floor). In the evening, watch the awesome Dubai fountains. This is a record-setting choreographed fountain system set on the 30-acre manmade Burj Khalifa Lake at the centre of the Downtown Dubai. Illuminated by 6,600 lights and 25 colored projectors, it is 902 ft long and shoots water 490 ft into the air (equivalent to a 50-story building), accompanied by a range of classical to contemporary Arabic and world music.
At a local restaurant
Arabian Courtyard
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5:
Visit Abu Dhabi
(Monday, November 5)
At the hotel
Learn about the UAE national bird; the falcon through a field trip to the worldwide-known Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital which opened its doors in 2007 to visitors to experience the fascinating world of falcons and falconry. This is a once in a lifetime experience that you will never forget. It will give you a deep insight into the world of the majestic bird, the history of falconry as well as the life of falcons in modern times.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
A guided exploration of the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi will give you a different perspective about the culture and architecture of the UAE. This mosque is the largest in the country. The mosque's design and construction unites the world, using artisans and materials from over 12 countries. The 60,570 sq ft carpet in the main prayer hall is considered to be the world's largest carpet. The Mosque is large enough to accommodate over 40,000 worshippers.
At a local restaurant
Arabian Courtyard
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6:
Discover UAE coastal cities of Sharjah & Ras Al Khaimah on the way to Oman
(Tuesday, November 6)
Breakfast at the hotel
Sharjah is considered the centre of Islamic civilization in the UAE. You will explore the one-of-a-kind Islamic civilization museum in Sharjah. The museum opened in 2008, and it covers Islamic culture, with more than 5,000 artefacts from many Muslim countries. Displayed objects include calligraphy, carvings, ceramics, coins, glass, manuscripts, metalwork, and scientific instruments. Afterwards, explore Souq al-Arsah in Sharjah, the oldest souq (market) in the country. Later, stop at the traditional coffeehouse for a mint tea and a plate of dates.
Lunch at a local restaurant
Explore the National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah. The museum is housed in the residence of the sheikh of Ras al Khaimah and is a very ancient building with rooms preserved with their immaculate architecture. The museum displays archaeological collections excavated twenty years back, silver collections, natural history samples such as rocks, shells and fossils and ethnographic material showcasing the traditional life of the people who lived here before. Cross the Omani border on the way to Khasab where you will spend the night. You will have some time to relax before dinner.
Dinner at the hotel
Golden Tulip Khasab
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7:
Ride the Omani Dhow and sail through the spectacular fjords of Musandam
(Wednesday, November 7)
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning transfer the group to Khasab harbour and board the traditional Omani dhow and start cruising into the spectacular fjords of Musandam, passing small fishing villages, famous telegraphic island. There is the possibility of swimming and snorkeling in clear waters if you are interested. It is also possible to see Humpback dolphins. This type of dolphins is listed by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) as endangered.
Lunch on board Dhow
Depart for city exploration of Khasab, the capital city of Musandam with a field trip to the Khasab Fort, the neighbouring village Qadah and the pre-historic cave paintings in Wadi Tawi.
Dinner at hotel
Golden Tulip Khasab
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8:
Fly to Muscat and attend an expert-led lecture about Oman
(Thursday, November 8)
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Khasab Airport to board your flight to Muscat.
Light lunch during flight
This afternoon you will attend an expert-led lecture by a local expert about the culture and history of Oman. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions and share your thoughts about your findings and explorations. After the lecture, take the rest of the afternoon to relax and reflect on your learning.
Dinner at the hotel
Golden Tulip Nizwa
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9:
Visit the goat market and a traditional Omani village
(Friday, November 9)
Breakfast at hotel
This morning you will first explore Nizwa Souq ( traditional weekly market). The paved area in front of the souq is a bustle with people and activity. Enjoy the open-air goat market under the palm trees with farmers selling and buying goats and sheep. New Nizwa souq complex has been sensitively designed using Omani fort architecture and elegant Islamic arches. The air-conditioned halls of this souq are full of fresh fruit and vegetables, herbs and spices, huge stacks of dates and freshly caught fish. This is still the best place to see traditional Omani Artefacts and jewlery, especially silver �Khanjars� (hand-carved Omani daggers) and Bedouin jewellery, where silver is still sold by weight. After the Souq, you will go on a guided field trip to the 17th century round tower fort nearby, which is Oman�s most impressive tower. Built on a solid base of rock, the huge tower was designed to withstand the vibrations of 24 cannons. From the top, a superb panoramic view gives visitors a bird�s eye view all around Nizwa and the surrounding plains � a sure delight for all avid photographers. From here you will go to Wadi Ghul, the land of the traditional weavers of Oman and Wadi Nakher which is considered to be Oman�s deepest canyon. We continue from here to discover traditional Omani villages with stone houses. The villages are surounded by date, lemon and banana groves.
Enjoy a picnic lunch with the group.
After lunch you will depart for Al Hamra village date plantations. Walk through the narrow streets where little has changed over the last hundred years. Visit Bait Al Safah Museum. Bait Al Safa opens with folklore and traditional Omani dances followed by an exhibition of Omani traditional handicrafts reflecting the cultural variation of the Sultanate through out its rich history. Discover the ancient Omani daily life including Qahwa (coffee) making, the making of Omani traditional bread, percolating of rose water, grain grinding, extraction of Alshoa medical, making of perfumes and frankincense, hand tailoring the making of Omani Kumma (Man head cover), palm lives industries, the making of hand-made fans, butter extraction and the making of dates and lemon drinks. Expereince Al Barazah, a name that refers to the Omani gathering where people sit to exchange views and news. Al Barazah sitting is conducted in a traditional environment where Arabian coffee (Qahwa), Omani Halwa (sweets) , Omani bread , dates Malook and other Omani traditional dishes are served and frankincense is released.
Dinner at the hotel
Golden Tulip Nizwa
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10:
Walk through date plantations and traditional villages
(Saturday, November 10)
Breakfast at the hotel
This morning we explore a traditional Omani village. Enjoy a walk through the lush green date plantations. From here proceed to Wadi Al Madeen through a winding road, which will take you to Jebel Al Akhdar, the green jewel of the Al Hajjar mountain ranges and a unique spot in the Arabian Peninsula. Enjoy the cool climate up in the mountains. Al Jebel Al Akhdar is famed for its fruit orchards typically laid out terrace style along the slopes of mountains, which are endowed with natural springs. Explore local villages and lifestyles.
Lunch at a local restaurant
After lunch we drive to Al Hoota Cave. Al Hoota Cave is located at the foot of Jabal Shams, in the vicinity of the Tanuf Valley in Al Hamra district. It is more than 5km long traversed by underground River. Al Hoota Cave is not far from the ancient silversmith town Nizwa and the world heritage site Bahla. It is one of the largest cave systems in the world and was opened to the public in 2006 for the first time.
Dinner at the hotel
Golden Tulip Nizwa
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11:
Navigate through the captivating Wahiba Dunes and explore the beauty of the desert
(Sunday, November 11)
Breakfast at the hotel
Check out from the hotel and depart to Wahiba Sands via Sinaw & Al Mudaybi where you will see old mud houses (some still occupied) with a deserted souq in the centre. Continue to Sinaw, passing numerous small enclosures made of palm fronds that nowadays house goats and sheep. Behind the wall is the Sinaw souq. Later you will arrive at Sharqiya Sands Resort.
Buffet lunch will be served.
You continue from here and you come face to face with the enormous desert. The Wahiba Sand is a long, narrow strip of high dunes and stretched woodland about 110 miles from north to south and about 50 miles from east to west along the unspoiled coastline of eastern Oman. In the north of Wahiba Sands are the most incredible sand dunes, some reaching a colossal 300 feet high and separated by enormous depressions. These beautiful dunes stretch as far as the eye can see, and it is a spectacular sight especially in the evening and the morning. If you have a sense of adventure, drive over the dunes to experience the roller coaster like feeling with our experienced drivers. After dune bashing visit a Bedouin house in this wilderness. The Wahiba Sands is also home to the Bedouins who are used to this harsh climate. There are over 3000 Bedouins of varying tribal origins who live here amongst the woodland on the fringes of the sands. After visiting a Bedouin house we check in at Oryx camp.
Dinner at the camp.
Oryx Safari Camp
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12:
Enjoy the drive and landscapes along Wadi Bani Khalid and Eastern Hajar Mountains
(Monday, November 12)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check out from the Camp and depart to Wadi Bani Khalid. This is considered one of the most beautiful wadi�s (valley) in Oman. The drive to Wadi Bani Khalid is through the Eastern Hajar Mountains, which offers a panoramic view of the landscape below. We pass many pretty villages embedded in the mountains. Here the road winds down to the wadi along side a large, shallow pool fringed with vegetation and ends at a village. Continue on a short trek to the deep blue pools of the wadi. If you wish you can swim in these pure natural pools.
Picnic lunch.
After this exciting exploration of Wadi Bani Khalid, proceed to Sur. Arrive Sur and check in at Sur Plaza hotel. Relax at the hotel before dinner.
Dinner at the hotel
After dinner assemble at the hotel lobby and depart to Ras Al Jinz Scientific Centre to watch Turtles nestling on the sands.
Sur Plaza Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13:
Visit a traditional Dhow factory and Sur market
(Tuesday, November 13)
Brekfast at the hotel.
Check out from the hotel and depart to Muscat. You will first visit Sur Town. Sur is one of the most famous cities in the Gulf of Oman in building wooden ships. Many Dhows ( Omani traditional boats) were built in this city and went to China, India, Zanzibar, Iraq and many countries. This will be a unique opportunity for you to witness the making of traditional Dhow by the experienced craftsman.
Picnic lunch will be served on the way to Muscat.
After Dhow factory, discover Sur Market and then Sinseela Fort. On the way to Muscat we stop by the ruins of Bibi Mariam�s Tomb which can be seen at the village of Qalhat. We will stop at Fins beach and then Bimah Sinkhole, a spectacular lime stone crater with blue green water at the bottom. From here go to Quriyat, which occupies a narrow strip of coastline along the Arabian Gulf. Its name comes from qariyat meaning 'village.' The first settlers arrived in Quriyat before the emergence of Islam in Oman. Many of its inhabitants retain traditional customs, and pursue ancient crafts such as blacksmithing, saddle work, boat building, camel rearing and repairing firearms. It is well known for its stocks of kingfish and tuna. A large number of its inhabitants still earn their livelihood from fishing. There are three strongholds in the area: Quriyat Fort built around 200 years ago; Al Sahel fort on the coast; and Dagh Fort built during the Portuguese occupation.
Dinner at leisure
Park Inn Muscat
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 14:
Enjoy a visit to the grand moque and Bait Al Zubair Museum
(Wednesday, November 14)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Assemble at hotel lobby and depart for an exploartion of Muscat. Muscat offers a unique opportunity to witness a modern commercial centre existing in harmony with its traditional culture. We will start our excursion with Grand Mosque the most exquisite Mosque in Oman. The developed part of the site, including the fully consolidated areas and landscaping, covers 416,000 square metres. The Mosque complex (covering 40,000 square metres) is constructed on a raised podium in keeping with the tradition of Omani mosques that were built elevated from street level. It can accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers and consists of a main prayer hall, ladies prayer hall, covered passageways, a meeting hall, and library which will eventually contain up to 20,000 books. After Grand Mosque drive to Bait Al Zubair Museum to experience the splendid Omani Heritage. The collection at the museum includes traditional Omani weapons jewellery, costumes, traditional weapons...etc. After the museum, explore Al Alam Palace, the official residence of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said the ruler of Oman. The palace is an architectural marvel for both its design and its location between the twin Portuguese forts Mirani and Jalali.
Lunch at a local restaurant
We depart to Muttrah Souq (traditional market)� one of the most popular souqs in the Middle East. Take a walk in its labyrinthine alleyways beckoning with a myriad of merchandise, from imported fabrics to exotic Oriental spices, perfumes and richly handcrafted artefacts. Here, scents of exotic Arabian perfumes and spices float through the air. Other shops specialise in famous Omani khanjars (daggers), antiques, traditional silver jewellery, and handicrafts in copper, camel bone, wood, leather and hand-made Omani costumes. Then continue in a journey that will give you an insight into Muscat�s charming culture and family life. The people of Oman are surprisingly cosmopolitan: a mixture of Arab clans swept together by the cross currents of migration, ancient and modern, and spiced with descendants of quite different people from across the seas. Today, they are all Omanis, and very hospitable and friendly towards visitors. Join us on a wonderful journey to meet the �locals� of Muscat. In the late afternoon, you will be welcomed by an Omani family to their home.. As it is in the local tradition, men will be hosted in the Majlis by the father of the house. Here you will get to know more about the family, Omani traditions and other anecdotes about the local community. The ladies will be welcomed by the mother of the house and guided to the kitchen, where they will learn hands-on about the traditional Omani culinary delights, enjoy a cooking lesson, as well as have a wonderful chat about the family and the communities, culture and traditions. The evening will be completed by the unique opportunity of sharing a traditional meal and wonderful conversations with your new friends.
Farewell dinner at the hotel
Park Inn Muscat
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15:
visit Sidab Women�s Sewing Association and Bait Adam Museum. Relax at the hotel in the afternoon before flying home that evening.
(Thursday, November 15)
At the hotel
This morning we will visit Sidab Women�s Sewing Association and Bait Adam Museum. The Sidab Women's Sewing Group offers over 35 Omani women from Sidab, a fishing hamlet near Muscat, a substantial monthly income. These women also play an active role in protecting the environment by creating calico carry-bags as a substitute to plastic carry-bags and also promote the traditional 'wizar' art of Oman.
Lunch at a local restaurant
The program officially ends after lunch. You will have a free afternoon to relax, pack and reflect on your adventures before your international flight that evening.
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch
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Dear Speaker Boehner,
When you were asked about President Obama's plan to reduce the national debt by over three trillion dollars in the next ten years with half of that money to come from higher taxes on the very rich, you said "I don't think I would describe class warfare as leadership." In addition, you added "I don't believe it makes any sense to tax the very people that we expect to invest in our economy, help grow our economy, and to create jobs in America." You sound perfectly content with the fact that Warren Buffett pays less in federal taxes than does his secretary.
I find your argument twists and distorts reality. You raise the question of "class warfare" to divert attention from the serious problems our country faces, while your comment hides the fact that the Republican Party has been carrying on "class warfare" against the working class for a very long time. Let me explain, but first some background information.
Under our Constitutional system, a political party is supposed to represent the interests of the people. There are, however, some observers who raise the legitimate concern about those classes that the Republican Party actually represents. Let me give you an example. If one looks into the contributors to your 2010 re-election campaign, one finds that your major donors consisted of financial services, insurance, energy, and investment corporations. Hardly small business or worker-oriented interests by anyone's measurement.
Along the same lines, those who contributed to the campaign of your second-in-command, Eric Cantor-the House Majority Leader-were remarkably similar. They included tobacco corporations, financial institutions, and investment services businesses. Again, no sign of any significant contributions from groups representing the working class.
Indeed, when one adds up all of the contributions from large corporations to all your Republican colleagues in Congress the total runs into the millions of dollars. One has to ask, "who do you represent-your constituents or the large corporations?"
You could respond by saying that corporations have rights. As you may know, one of your party's presidential contenders, Mitt Romney even says that they are "people." You would probably say that you also listen to your constituents, the "little guy." That might sound plausible until you take into account your party's tax and health care policies.
If one were to look at the tax rate on the wealthiest Americans in 1940, one would see that they paid at a rate of 68% on the part of their income over $250,000. That figure rose to 89% in the early 1960s. In the years since 1980, however, a time period of thirty-one years (of which your party has held the presidency for twenty of those years), the rate has dropped from 70% to 33%. If that is not a tax policy that favors the rich, then I do not know what is.
At the same time one must also look at the Republican Party's opposition to a federal health care system for all. According to Pat Wechsler of bloomberg.com:
" Unemployment and rising expenses caused 9 million Americans to lose health insurance during the past two years, according to researchers backed by a group advocating access to health care.
Losses of coverage helped swell the ranks of uninsured adults in the U.S. to 52 million in 2010, according to a study released . . . by the Commonwealth Fund, a New York-based foundation that says it backs research aimed at expanding and improving care. An additional 73 million adults had difficulties paying for health care and 75 million deferred treatment because they couldn't afford it, researchers said."
If you add up the total number of people who either lost insurance, had difficulty paying for their care, or who deferred health care, we are talking about nearly half of the population of the United States. In light of these numbers, I ask, "Where is the Republican Party?" If you represent the people, then I would assume that you would never tolerate the situation outlined above. Yet, not a peep. To me, this inaction is class warfare on the poor and working people.
These are but two examples of Republican double-speak (or in some cases not speaking at all). There is much more that I could outline, but it would take much more than a letter to do it. Among the other areas that need to be addressed are: extension of unemployment benefits to those whose payments have run out; the right of workers to organize into unions; an increase in the minimum wage; and strengthening of social security, Medicare, and Medicaid. You get the idea.
In the future, if you want to discuss those issues that affect the working and poor people of the United States, stick to the issues and do not raise irrelevant issues and use scare tactics. Our country needs serious discussion on how to solve its major problems.
Sincerely yours,
David Cavendish
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Militants shoot down Libyan fighter jet
BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) -- Libya's air force chief of staff says a fighter jet was shot down while carrying out airstrikes against Islamic militants, the third jet to be downed in nearly 40 days.
Brig. Gen. Saqr al-Jaroushi told The Associated Press that a Libyan MIG32 came under fire by militants' anti-aircraft guns in the eastern city of Benghazi on Friday. He says the pilot ejected and landed safely. The pilot has been rescued before in a similar incident on Jan. 4.
Al-Jaroushi said army is investigating whether "terrorists have acquired new weapons capable of shooting down our planes."
The air force answers to the internationally-recognized government in eastern Libya, where forces have been fighting Islamic militants since 2014. In western Libya a rival parliament, backed by Islamist-allied militias, is in control.
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How to Create a UNIX Cron Job
Cron is a UNIX facility that allows you to schedule programs for execution at regular intervals. Regularly scheduled commands (i.e., what to run and when to run) are specified by crontab entries in a crontab file. Users manage their cron jobs for submitting, listing, and removing with the crontab command. There are two kinds of crontab in SLAC: trscrontab and crontab. We use both in production. The major differences between trscrontab and crontab are:
· trscrontab entries execute with an AFS token,
· trscrontab file is maintained by a central server while crontab file is maintained locally,
· trscrontab execution runs on one or more specified hosts while crontab execution occurs locally.
Because time driven events are scheduled centrally and then executed remo
tely using the ssh command, trscrontab is meant to be used for reasonably long running (i.e., 1 or more minutes) infrequently scheduled (i.e., no more than about once an hour) processes that need an AFS token to properly execute. One should use crontab to schedule frequent or short running tasks that don't require an AFS token. Using trscrontab for such tasks will add an unacceptable amount of system overhead.
This document describes how to create a cron job using both crontab and trscrontab. Examples are given using cddev account.
On standalone UNIX machines such as PEPII gateways on which there is no access to AFS, one has to use crontab. One also should use crontab to schedule frequent or short running tasks that don't require an AFS token on a SCS tailored machine.
A user's crontab file lists commands that are to be executed on behalf of that user at specified times on specified dates. Each entry in the crontab file has six fields with the following format:
minute hour day-of-month month weekday command
The fields are separated by spaces. Each field can be a single number, a pair of numbers separated by a dash (indicating a range of numbers), a comma-separated list of numbers and ranges, or an asterisk (representing all valid values for that filed).
Below is an example crontab entry that is defined under cddev account on opi00gtw04:
0,5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55 * * * * (/afs/slac/g/cd/soft/ref/app/channelArchiver/script/log_scanner_nlcta.csh) > /tmp/nlcta_monitor.log 2>&1
It runs log_scanner_nlcta.csh, a Channel Archive Monitor process for NLCTA, on opi00gtw04 every 5 minutes, and redirects the standard output and error to /tmp/nlcta_monitor.log. Please note that the entry must be in one line. It is a good practice to create a log file which is useful for debug when needed.
To add crontab entries, use the following steps:
log ina machine on which you want to run your cron jobs locally
$ crontab -l >! crontab.cddev
$ emacs crontab.cddev
· submit the cron jobs with
$ crontab < crontab.cddev
· to list or verify the cron jobs submitted, use
$ crontab –l
· to remove the cron jobs, use
$ crontab –r
The format for trscontab entries has an additional field, parameters:
parameters minute hour day-of-month month weekday command
Field parameters has a form of
where host is the name of the host where command is to be run. When command starts it receives a token that expires in 15 minutes. You can override this default by specifying tlife which is the number of minutes that must elapse before the token expires. Nomarlly default time is enough.
Below is an example trscrontab entry under cddev account, defined in $HOME/trscrontab.cddev:
slcs2 0,5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55 * * * * (/afs/slac/g/cd/soft/prod/solaris/bin/import2gif_nlcta /afs/slac/g/cd/soft/html/images opi00gtw04) > /tmp/import2gif_nlcta.log 2>&1
It runs every 5 minutes on slcs2 and redirects the standard output and error to /tmp/import2gif_nlcta.log. The command which is enclosed in parentheses (/afs/slac/g/cd/soft/prod/solaris/bin/import2gif_nlcta /afs/slac/g/cd/soft/html/images opi00gtw04)
captures a NLCTA CUD display and make it available on WEB.
Creating a trscrontab job follows the similar steps as crontab:
log in any public UNIX machine
$ trscrontab -l >! trscrontab.cddev
· Edit trscrontab.cddev using emacs and add entries by following the format described above. The name convention for the trscrontab file should be like trscrontab.username. For example:
$ emacs trscrontab.cddev
· submit the cron jobs with
$ trscrontab < trscrontab.cddev
· to list or verify the cron jobs submitted, use
$ trscrontab –l
· to remove the cron jobs, use
$ trscrontab –r
You can submit the cron jobs (or list or remove) from any public UNIXmachine, there is no need to log in the machine on which you want to run your cron
jobs. Trscrontab server will schedule and redirect your job to a machine you
specified in trscrontab entries. Please make sure that /usr/local/bin is included inyour PATH in order to use trscrontab command. For a trscontab job running as shared AFS acount such as laci or acctf, one must have a password in order to submit the job. Be sure that .ssh is owned by the shared account.Cron Shell
A UNIX cron shell, an added layer to UNIX cron system, has been developed, which helps setting up environment, parsing the augments and executing command. With this cron shell, we are now enable to support the release escalation for cron jobs. See /afs/slac/g/cd/soft/prod/solaris/bin/cronwrapper An example to use cronshell in trscrontab is
slcs2 0,5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55 * * * * (/afs/slac/g/cd/soft/prod/solaris/bin/cronwrapper import2gif_nlcta /afs/slac/g/cd/soft/html/images opi00gtw04) > /tmp/import2gif_nlcta.log 2>&1
Contact: Jingchen Zhou (X4661, jingchen@slac). Last edited on June 17, 03


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Relearning After Having a Bad Teacher
How do we undo negative experiences with teachers so that children can still be receptive and willing to try again?
How do we undo negative experiences with teachers so that children can still be receptive and willing to try again?
This week, bloggers celebrate that a woman can read a teleprompter all by herself (go, Katie!), rejoice over photographic proof that TomKat has truly procreated (nice job, Katie!), and lament that the Village Voice really is out to destroy itself (goodbye and good luck, Christgau). But meanwhile, in new music land…
How do you deal with that dreaded question you've never quite developed a pat answer for: What kind of music do you write?
When we composers are "off the clock," so to speak, how does it benefit us to hate certain kinds of music?
Adding, subtracting, and multiplying our way to glory.
If we don't apply a filter when it comes to what we listen to, are we wasting our valuable time?
I'd like to defend the legitimacy of the academic composer. I don't fully grasp how one could be a composer in the USA without a university position and still manage to stay afloat financially.
In our desire to give our students the tools to master every skill, are we starving them of the time to be creative?
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It was a bittersweet day for Muskingum University's Department of Music...
Professor of Music Robert Jones conducted his final concert Sunday afternoon, after 29 years as Vocal Director. Jones said Muskingum University has always been a special place to him.
"I'm a graduate. I'm part of the long magenta line. It's a wonderful place to go to school, it's a wonderful place to teach, it's a wonderful place to live," said Jones.
Sunday's concert featured the university's choral society and concert choir. Jones said this is the choral program put on at the end of every school year.
"They get excited about the concert. It's amazing, it's amazing what these young people, and the older, wage-earning adults can do when they put their minds to it. And that's my job, to make sure they put their minds to it."
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Barcelona boss Luis Enrique critical of Nou Camp jeers
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- September 30, 2015, 10:45
Barcelona coach Luis Enrique woke up on Wednesday confronted with the twin problems of a lengthening injury list and the first signs of discontent th(...)
Holland on the brink of Euro 2016 exit after Turkey defeat
- International
- September 6, 2015, 19:42
Turkey 3 Holland 0 Turkey leapfrogged Holland into third place in Group A of the Euro 2016 Qualifiers, as Arda Turan inspired them towards a 3-(...)
Barcelona say transfer business is done - Pedro is staying
- Soccer
- July 23, 2015, 12:41
Barcelona have completed their business in the latest transfer window and the Spanish and European champions' squad is now "closed", president Josep B(...)
Chelsea ready to trigger €30m buyout clause in swoop for Barcelona's Pedro
- Soccer
- July 14, 2015, 22:31
Spain forward Pedro will meet the Barcelona manager, Luis Enrique, today to discuss his future amid suggestions Chelsea are prepared to trigger the(...)
Javier Hernandez strikes at the death to send Real through
- Champions League
- April 22, 2015, 22:01
Real Madrid 1 (1) Atletico Madrid 0 (0) Madrid's derby may have been Atlético's this season, but Europe still belongs to Real. Atlético were do(...)
Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal denies biting Atlético's Mario Mandzukic
- Champions League
- April 15, 2015, 09:56
Real Madrid's full-back Dani Carvajal was lucky to escape a red card after he threw a punch at the Atlético Madrid forward Mario Mandzukic in Tuesday'(...)
Copa Del Rey carnage as Atletico finish with nine men
- Soccer
- January 29, 2015, 10:16
This game started early – and ended early, too. By half-time Barcelona were 3-2 up at the Vicente Calderón, 4-2 up on aggregate and already into the s(...)
Barcelona end 'crisis week' with win over Atletico Madrid
- Soccer
- January 12, 2015, 09:19
The crisis may not yet be over in Catalonia but it was contained here. Barcelona beat Atlético Madrid for the first time in over a year, with a goal e(...)