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SeaLevel.info. Are We Chasing Imaginary Numbers? Guest Essay by Kip Hansen Spoiler Alert: This essay is not about the mathematical entity the imaginary number.
I do think that an essay here about imaginary numbers of that sort would be interesting, but this isn't going to be it. This essay, while not about the usual fare seen here – AGW; CAGW; Catastrophic Climate Change; Global Cooling; various oxides of carbon; the pH, level, or surface temperature of oceans; or the antics or ethics (or lack of ethics) of various international scientists and politicians — will hopefully be interesting to the majority of readers. It will ask more questions than it answers. Last Saturday, 3 October 2015, WUWT's indefatigable Willis Eschenbach published a guest essay regarding an NPR radio report by Ira Flatow that labelled "some recent pictures of flooding in Miami, Florida, as evidence that climate change is real and is already affecting Florida."
What are the questions here? SeaLevel.info - Mean Sea Level. The mean sea level (MSL) trend at Wismar, Germany is +1.43 mm/year with a 95% confidence interval of ±0.11 mm/year, based on monthly mean sea level data from 1866/1 to 2015/12.
That is equivalent to a change of 0.47 feet in 100 years. (R‑squared = 0.368) The plot shows the monthly mean sea level without the regular seasonal fluctuations due to coastal ocean temperatures, salinities, winds, atmospheric pressures, and ocean currents. The long-term linear trend is also shown, in red, along with its 95% confidence interval. Sea Levels are Never Still. By Viv Forbes, Rosewood Qld Australia Sea levels have been rising and falling without any help from humans for as long as Earth's oceans have existed.
The fastest and most alarming sea changes to affect mankind occurred at the end of the Pleistocene Ice Age. Seas rose about 130m about 12,000 years ago, at times rising at five metres per century. Sea Level Rise, Acceleration, and Closure. History falsifies climate alarmist sea level claims. Seas have been rising and falling for thousands of years – without help from the EPA or IPCC Guest essay by Robert W.
Endlich Sea levels are rising rapidly! Coastal communities are becoming more vulnerable to storms and storm surges! Small island nations are going to disappear beneath the waves! 35 Scientific Papers: Global Sea Levels Were 1 – 2 Meters Higher Than Now For Most Of The Last 7,000 Years. CO2 Concentration Changes Do Not Drive Sea Levels From about 7000 years ago to 2000 years ago, or from the Mid- to Late-Holocene, atmospheric CO2 concentrations varied between only about 260 and 270 parts per million, or ppm.
Such low CO2 concentrations are believed to be "safe" for the planet, as they are significantly lower than today's levels, which have eclipsed 400 ppm in recent years. These high CO2 concentrations are believed to cause dangerous warming, rapid glacier melt, and catastrophic sea level rise. And yet, despite the surge in anthropogenic CO2 emissions and atmospheric CO2 since the 20th century began, the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has concluded that global sea levels only rose by 1.7 mm/yr during the entire 1901-2010 period, which is a rate of less than 7 inches (17 cm) per century. Asian sea levels changed rapidly 6,000 years ago — natural sea level rise "unprecedented"
If you thought seas were constant 6,000 years ago… Microatolls are apparently very accurate proxy for sea levels, giving a higher resolution estimate of sea levels.
But the extra data suggests more natural oscillations in seas than the experts used to think. Six thousand years ago, near Indonesia, seas apparently rose and fell twice by as much as 60 centimeters in a 250 year period. A similar pattern happened 2,600km away in SE China. Temperatures, Sea Levels 'Naturally' Rise 30 – 40 Times Faster Than Today's Rates. By Kenneth Richard on 13.
April 2017 Modern Temperatures Only Rising 0.05°C/Decade Since 1850, CO2 concentrations have risen from 285 ppm to 400 ppm. During these ~165 years, the IPCC has concluded that surface temperatures have warmed by 0.78°C. This is a warming rate of only 0.05°C per decade for 1850-2012 — which happens to be the same rate of warming over the 1998-2012 period. IPCC AR5 (2013): "The globally averaged combined land and ocean surface temperature data as calculated by a linear trend, show a warming of 0.85°C over the period 1880 to 2012, when multiple independently produced datasets exist. Flashback 1978: Scientist Predicts 10°C Warming, 5 Meter Sea Level Rise, 660 ppm CO2…By 2028! 1978: 5 Meter Sea Level Rise By 2028 2015: 10 Feet Sea Level Rise By 2065 Forecasting human-caused climate disaster is anything but new.
Nearly 40 years ago, a landmark paper was published in the prestigious scientific journal Nature providing a dapper rubric for the modern human-caused climate disaster papers to follow. The Mercer (1978) "…a threat of disaster" paper introduced above was fraught with presumptions, guesswork, and spectacularly wrong predictions about the connections between fossil fuel consumption by humans and future carbon dioxide (CO2) parts per million (ppm) concentrations, the melting of polar ice sheets, and an impeding sea level rise disaster. New Video : "Is Manhattan Going To Drown Due To Global Warming" German Review: Sea Level Rise Way Below Projections – No Hard Basis For Claims Of Accelerating Rise. Acclimatise Climate Change Adaptation Consultants - Welcome to the Acclimatise Network - Climate change adaptation news for businesses and governments. By Luke Jackson, University of Oxford "Sea-level rise" is a loaded statement and instils concern, scepticism and humour.
From a sceptical stand point one could think about your own experience. I have been going to the beach near my parents' house on the south coast of England for nearly 30 years. In all that time I can't ever remember paddling in the water and thinking, "gosh, this is higher than it was last year". New website gives you the real deal on sea level rise and rates. New analysis and graphing tools for sea-level data at SeaLevel.info Guest essay by David Burton now has interactive regression analysis (line/curve fitting) and visualization (graphing) tools available for mean sea level (MSL) measurements from over 1200 tide gauges, plus spreadsheets which combine various subsets of that data.
This article is intended as a primer, for how to use these new tools. But first, a few notes: Note #1: This is a work in progress. Note #2: These tools are my free contribution to the community. Note #3: These tools are ideologically neutral. UK Climate Change Risk Assessment 2017. By Paul Homewood The government has now published its latest UK Climate Change Risk Assessment 2017, something it is obliged to do every five years by the Climate Change Act 2008. The assessment looks to be wholly based on the report of the same name, published last July by the Committee on Climate Change, (CCC). I think you might see the problem here! The CCC was established under the Climate Change Act, and filled by the government with people who, for various reasons, want to push the global warming agenda.
It is called an independent statutory body, but is no such thing. And so we close the circle. The Risk Assessment has six categories of risk: As I have repeatedly shown, there is no evidence that heavy rainfall is increasing in England & Wales, though this may be the case in Scotland. Fake USGS Scientists Predict Two Meters Of Sea Level Rise. From Ice to High Seas: synthesis report of ice2sea. Final meeting of ice2sea highlights sophisticated new modelling techniques to measure ice-melt contribution to future sea-level rise PR No. 07/2013 On Wednesday, 15th May scientists from the major European Union programme ice2sea met in London at the Royal Institution of Great Britain to discuss four years of research into how to better understand and model ice-melt and its contribution to sea-level rise. Stakeholders have been presented with a document that summarises the work done and key findings from more than 150 ice2sea scientific papers published since 2009 in respected scientific journals around the world.
The programme was born out of an urgent call for research by the international community following the last Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report (IPCC AR4) in 2007, which identified the uncertainty in projections of ice-sheet contributions to sea-level rise as a key problem that must be addressed. The new ice2sea report's summary of outcomes states,
No, climate change didn't cause "5 Whole Pacific Islands" to be swallowed by sea level rise. From the reason #75 why we don't subscribe to "Scientific American" anymore department. 4 New Papers Suggest Falling Sea Levels More Harmful To Corals Than Rapidly Rising Sea Levels. By Kenneth Richard on 16. March 2017. Sea Level Decline Over The Past 1,700 Years. A Historic Perspective on the Greenland Ice Sheet and its Contribution to Global Sea Level. Paper Reviewed Vasskog, K., Langebroek, P.M., Andrews, J.T., Nilsen, J.E.Ø. and Nesje, A. 2015. Greenland Ice Melt Has Caused Only 7 Millimeters Of Sea Level Rise From 2002 To 2011! Greenland isn't melting rapidly after all. We keep hearing that melting there has been accelerating, and that if it melted, sea levels would rise a catastrophic 7 meters. New data just released by the Helmholtz Centre in Potsdam, Germany, shows that over the last 10 years only 240 gigatons of ice have melted.
Spiegel Report: "Greenland Melting More Slowly Than Expected" …Sea Level Rise Alarm Called Off! Antarctica And Greenland Melt Accelerating, Study Claims. By P Gosselin on 9. March 2011 According to innovations-report.de, a new paper on Antarctic and Greenland ice sheet melt will be published in the Geophysical Research Letters later this month. Recent Sea-Level Change at Major Cities. Guest essay by Rich Taylor Abstract. NOAA Jumps The Shark In Tampa Bay. 3 New Papers: Global Seas Now Rising About 2 Inches Per Century … Claims Of 1 Meter Rise By 2100 'Sheer Nonsense'
According to the most highly-cited estimate of recent (1992 – 2011) polar ice sheet melt rates, the land ice on Greenland and Antarctica has been contributing to sea level rise at a rate of 0.59 mm/year in the modern era, which means the equivalent of 5.9 centimeters (2.3 inches) per century of sea level rise might eventually accrue if the polar ice sheets continue melting at current rates for the next 10 decades.
Shepherd et al., 2012 Since 1992 [through 2011], the polar ice sheets [Antarctica and Greenland] have contributed, on average, 0.59 ± 0.20 millimeter year−1 to the rate of global sea-level rise. If Sea Level Was Rising, Wouldn't Someone Have Noticed? Sea Level Rises: Fact or Fiction? North American Case Study - Principia Scientific International. Atlantic City Sea Level, Diving Horses, and Modeling of Ice Sheet Changes. "Atlantic City Gambles on Rising Seas" Watts Up With That? The Deplorable Climate Science Blog. Sea level rise – or land subsidence? New Paper: Lower Arctic Sea Level Rise Estimated At Only 1.5 Millimeters Per Year!
No Sea Level Rise At Lower Manhattan For 20 Years. NASA Hiding The Decline In Sea Level And Temperature. Sea Level Rise: Just the Facts. Floating Islands. Does Global Warming Cause Coastal Reef Islands to Disappear? New Evidence That Reef Islands Can Repair Storm Wave Damage. How Are Earth's Islands Being Impacted by Rising Sea Levels? A New Refutation of Dangerous CO2-Induced Global Warming.


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Well, I have to admit when I got the invite to speak during this event, I was honored (and still am for that matter). But I have to admit, I hope people don't come in with any belief that I will be Celebrating SQL Server 2008 R2. Most of what I will present could have been celebrated with SQL Server 6.5, as I will be doing my bread and butter Database Design Fundamentals session that I have done multiple times over the past few years.
Ironically, had the people that you and I work with/for been using proper design techniques back, lo those many years, more of us could celebrate SQL Server 2008 R2 here in 2010* because instead of fixing data, dealing with fragile structures, and fighting the SQL Server engine, we could be exploiting all of the new stuff that Microsoft has given us in all of the new versions with relative ease (hey, just the compression stuff in 2008 and even more in 2008 R2 would be super wonderful to have, regardless of any other feature!)
I will be presenting on the 20th at 6 AM Eastern time, which is actually 10:00 UTC, and even better time zones in Europe and more, so frankly I am pretty excited to have this opportunity to speak to the people I would rarely have the chance to, since I can imagine very few of the people I usually speak to will have the energy to listen to this stuff at 6AM on the east coast which is even worse as you travel west in North and South America.
But hey, what is a bit of sleep, and since I am going to be on vacation with my wife at Disney World that day, this is actually a very good time slot, since the resort Internet should be screamingly fast at that point of the day. Bummer is that I won't have time to attend any other sessions that day, but I will be consoling myself with the fact that when it is done I will head over to the happiest place on earth, possibly wearing these that I had the last time I was speaking in Orlando, though that was to live, in the room people, not a webcam:
The session is a very interactive one, so I hope to have polls, questions, and any kind of interaction that seems useful though the assistance of my wife (whom I will be dragging out of the comfy bed also at 5:30 am (hey, I served as photographer for a conference she put on for free!) or, if all else fails, I will have a small, but loyal audience that will be making the trip with me on their portable bleachers:
Their only problem is that they pretty much do whatever I tell them (except the LGM, he can get a little excitable at times) and while it is convenient for me that they only answer questions the way I want them to, they may not ask the questions that you want answered.
If you have ever been to one of my sessions I can only promise that every time is quite different, and I have really focused the session of late. Doing it 5 times this year at several events including 4 SQL Saturdays, the Rocky Mountain Tech Trifecta, and a user group has really helped. In previous years, when the session was over (usually at PASS), my only concern was that it was over. But knowing I was doing it again in a few weeks time, well, I want to take all feedback immediately from attendees and myself and keep progressing.
So, I hope to see you in the attendee list!
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March 15, 1973, Vol. XVIII, No. 11
John Lindsay: Goodbye to all that
by Clark Whelton
It had been raining through the early spring afternoon, but 30 minutes before John Lindsay was due to land in Milwaukee the weather turned around and winter came back from Manitoba. The rain stopped. A freezing wind drove clouds across a green and black sunset. Puddles on the runway began to ice. The Lindsay people looked at their watches, then up at the dark sky. John was late. Took off from Madison 40 minutes ago. Should have been here by now.
No one spoke, but reporters were already thinking leads. "Just when it seemed that his Presidential campaign was finally getting off the ground…"
"Caught in a cold front, John Lindsay's light plane…" But a few minutes later Lindsay's four-seat Cessna taxied up to the terminal. Lindsay, wrapped in a tan trench coat, his hair blowing, threaded his way through the parked airplanes and walked across the apron alone. It was the peak of his career. 10 days before disaster in the Wisconsin primary.
The door opened and Lindsay climbed onto the press bus. "What a ride," he said. "It was bump bump bump all the way." He came down the aisle. I sat slouched against the side of the bus, staring out the window. I had been writing anti-Lindsay articles in the fight over Forest Hills and was learning again how miserable it is to meet in person someone you've just worked over in print. I kept my head turned, but Lindsay stopped by my seat, leaned over, and touched my shoulder. "Hi," he said, flashing a wide smile.
He went to the back of the bus and the campaign moved off into Milwaukee. For the next three days I watched John Lindsay charm his way around the city, sleeping on a Pabst beer truck driver's couch, pushing mass transit, bad-mouthing expressways and property taxes, talking tough on crime and drugs. He was terrific. More than once I found myself thinking: "We could use a guy like this in New York."
Then I remembered that we used to have a guy like this in New York, and when John Lindsay announced last week that he would not try for a third term in City Hall, I thumbed through the back issues of The Village Voice to learn more about this man we used to love. The Voice is a good place to look. Lindsay and The Voice grew up together. In 1962, when Lindsay was the liberal Republican Congressman from the Silk Stocking District (which jogged down into the Village), he reviewed "The Village Voice Reader" for the New York Times. He liked it. Most Voice writers returned the compliment and John Lindsay got very good press in the Village.
When Lindsay ran for mayor in 1965. The Voice got behind him and pushed. It's hard to remember now the agony most Democrats went through to support a liberal Republican, but the Democratic alternative, Abe Beame, was out of the question. Michael Harrington thought the party deserved to be punished for offering us a candidate like Beame, and backed Lindsay. A Jules Feiffer cartoon warned that a 1965 Lindsay win would raise Republican stock around the country and make a 1968 Nixon victory possible (that Feiffer — what a card!). Norman Mailer, using his talent for back-alley metaphysics to explain why only John Lindsay could cure the "malignancy" which was spreading in this city, said that "New York is ill beyond belief." Mailer chewed his nails over the "Negro militants" in Harlem and the "paranoia of the Right." "Mailer, you know you have to be a little crazy to run for mayor of this town," Lindsay told Norman one day, but Mailer remained a fan. "I think he's okay, in fact I think he's a great guy," Mailer said of Lindsay, but doubted that John could win. "Camp is going to defeat John Lindsay," Mailer concluded.
But it was Mary Perot Nichols, in a front-page plug, who summed up the reasons why The Voice was backing Lindsay. "He offers us the only chance for a renaissance in city living," Nichols said. "He has a vision of a civilized city." Abe Beame would only keep old cronies of Robert Wagner like Armand D'Angelo and Newbold Morris, and "with Beame in City Hall we can expect another spate of unplanned, speculative, mindless building." Lindsay would be different. He "would hang a skybus on the Verrazzano Bridge as a mass transit facility. He would put hydrofoils on our rivers to take us to beaches and other recreation places, he would put parks on rooftops" and stop parking garages from popping up all over town. Nichols quoted Lindsay as saying: "I believe in the fundamental good faith and reasonableness of our citizens, if we deal openly and fairly with them. There are over-riding city needs that have to take precedence over particular local needs and I believe local communities will accept these." Nichols commented: "This may be a bit naive and it may be tempered by direct contact with original sin, but it is vastly better than the cynical and sly government we have had in City Hall in the past decade."
A long Voice editorial called Lindsay "a man of possibility," "a seeker who values creativity," and casually observed that Lindsay is "a fallible man, but an open man." Either way, Lindsay was the only man, and Village Democratic District Leaders Ed Koch and Carol Greitzer risked their party offices to back Republican Lindsay. Eight years later Koch would say that "Lindsay couldn't be elected dog-catcher in this town," but in 1965 the sky was clear, original sin had been atoned, and John Lindsay become mayor of New York.
Something happened. Something bad. Whatever it was, we shouldn't have been too surprised. It's easy to forget that when the Christians walked into the Coliseum, the lions ate them. Mike Quill of the TWU got the first chomp at John Lindsay's prime beef. A transit strike crippled New York for two weeks. Lindsay came through with his promise to install a Civilian Complaint Review Board to keep an eye on police brutality, but he under-estimated the opposition and lost both a referendum and police loyalty.
By the end of his first summer in City Hall, it was apparent that something had gone wrong. In the September 1, 1966, Voice, Jack Newfield used an "Old Man and the Sea" analogy to picture Lindsay as a fisherman who had hooked the big one but was now seeing his success ripped to pieces by the sharks. Newfield praised Lindsay for initiating 11 low-income housing projects in white middle-class areas of the Bronx and Queens, and liked most of the Mayor's appointments, especially "Moerdler in housing, Leary in police, and McGrath in prisons." But Newfield sensed that there was something inherently alienated in John Lindsay, that he was "not in touch with his deepest feelings or his unconscious." Newfield said Lindsay was not introspective, and was "too stiff, too repressed, too untouched by personal pain or grief to discover those secret inner resources that propelled FDR and John Kennedy to the Presidency."
A week later Carol Greitzer, who had nearly been drummed out of the Democratic Party for supporting Lindsay, took a bite at the Mayor. Lindsay was caving in on his opposition to parking garages and was silent on the Pan Am heliport, which he had opposed as a congressman. There is "no aura of open-mindedness" in his administration, Greitzer noted. The Mayor acts in haste and has "no inclination for the balancing act." "The dashing sometimes creative Lindsay who captured the imagination of New Yorkers is no longer visible," Greizter complained.
But it was too late. Lindsay was loose. In 1967 Newfield pegged Lindsay as an emerging national figure, and although the Mayor still lacked "a resonant dimension" he seemed, in the face of criticism from Paul Fino, Frank O'Connor, Robert Low, and Vito Battista, to resemble "Pericles defending Athens against the barbarians at the gate."
Which explains why Lindsay was re-elected in 1969. Norman Mailer had dropped off the Lindsay train, and made a try for mayor himself. Mailer called new York after four years of Lindsay a "cancer and leprosy ward that has infected the rest of the country." Michael Harrington was sticking with Lindsay because "there are more pros than cons." A Voice editorial settled on Lindsay as "the least of three evils," and he became a minority mayor. It must have seemed like a mandate from masochists, because Lindsay, with the help of a squad of semi-honest, ambitious incompetents, went haywire.
Mason Hillary, in a 1971 Voice article, pointed out that Lindsay — who in 1965 had called government committees an easy way out for a "weak and gutless administrator" — had himself appointed 134 committees since taking office. Meanwhile, Jack Newfield followed Lindsay around the country, patiently raking through the ashes of Lindsay's accomplishments, looking for a spark, giving the Mayor every chance to be somebody. Newfield finally had to conclude that Lindsay lacked judgment, and the most recent entry under "Lindsay" in The Voice article index is a Newfield piece entitled "Lindsay's Latest Blunder." Mary Nichols, in a memorable display of what nostalgia can do to desperate people, asked in 1971: "Bob Wagner, Where Are You Now That We Need You?"
A more detailed analysis of recent Voice opinion of Mayor Lindsay is not required. De mortuis nil nisi bonum. John Lindsay spoke for parts of the city and the city came apart. He failed to see that over-riding needs are always local. He meant well. It's just that John Lindsay is a creature of the air, a man who descends into Milwaukee from the clouds to sow visions of a new tomorrow, he is a prophet of parks on rooftops, of skyboxes, of hydrofoils which lift us from the water while they take us to the sun. He could walk on air. The people he tried to lead couldn't. When John Lindsay sinks into obscurity, he will sink up.
[Each weekday morning, we post an excerpt from another issue of the Voice, going in order from our oldest archives. Visit our Clip Job archive page to see excerpts back to 1956.]
This article from the Village Voice Archive was posted on April 20, 2011
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During the 1940's Paul Brand and his wife Margaret began to search for effective treatments for the disabilities Leprosy can cause. Initially viewed with a degree of predudice and hostility, since they challenged the attitudes of the day towards leprosy sufferers
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9 days from Tel Aviv to Tel Aviv
Discover the Holy Land on this affordable tour through Israel. Israel has some of the most ancient biblical and fascinating modern sights in the world. Enjoy sightseeing tours in Tel Aviv; Jaffa, believed to be one of the oldest ports in the world; Caesarea, one of the most spectacular cities in ancient Palestine; Megiddo, where you'll admire the ruins of the fortified town; Muhraqa, where the Bible says the prophet Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal; Bet She'an, one of the world's best-preserved Roman cities; Haifa; Capernaum, home to the apostles Simon Peter, Andrew, James, John, and Mathew; and Jerusalem.
Visit the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus gave his Sermon on the Mount; Tabgha, where Jesus is said to have fed the 5,000 with two fish and five loaves; Cana of Galilee, where Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding feast; the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, built over the spot where Jesus was born; the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed on the night before his arrest; and more. Walk the Via Dolorosa (Way of the Cross) and see the Wailing Wall, the most holy shrine in the Jewish religion. You'll also have an opportunity to join an optional excursion to the Dead Sea, the lowest dry point on earth.
All of this and more awaits you on this fabulous tour through the Holy Land.
Day 1: Arrive in Tel Aviv, Israel
Welcome to Israel! Check into your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. This evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Day 2: Tel Aviv–Jaffa–Caesarea–Megiddo–Muhraqa–Haifa
Enjoy a full day exploring some of the ancient biblical and modern sights of this fascinating land. Leave Tel Aviv and drive to the old port of Jaffa, believed to be one of the oldest in the world. Set around a picturesque natural harbor, this atmospheric town is mentioned in the Bible as the place from which Jonah set sail before he was swallowed by a whale. Sightseeing continues at Caesarea, an ancient port turned stunning archaeological zone. Built by Herod the Great in the 1st century BC, the city was one of the most splendid in ancient Palestine and its capital for over 600 years. Admire what remains of Herod's grandiose building works, including the restored 3,500-seat Roman theater, the aqueduct, harbor, and the crumbled moat and towers from the 12th-century Crusader fortress. From here, travel to the archaeological site of Megiddo—an age-old fortified town—and admire the ruins. Next, visit Muhraqa on Mount Carmel. Here, a 17th-century monastery marks where, according to the Bible, the prophet Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal. Overnight in Haifa, a city with a long history that dates back to biblical times. (B,D)
Day 3: Haifa–Mount of Beatitudes–Capernaum–Sea of Galilee–Tabgha–Nazareth
Today, travel to the Sea of Galilee, stopping en route to visit the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered his sermon on the mount. Next, Capernaum, home to the apostles Simon Peter, Andrew, James, John, and Matthew. While here, see its ancient synagogue and the House of St. Peter, then head for Tabgha, where Jesus is said to have fed the 5,000 with two fish and five loaves. View the church commemorating the miracle and stop at the baptismal site on the Jordan River. (B,D)
Day 4: Nazareth. Excursion to Cana of Galilee and Bet She'an
This morning, visit the Church of the Annunciation, where the Angel Gabriel told Mary she would conceive and give birth to Jesus, the Son of God, and also see St. Joseph's Church. Then, head for Cana of Galilee, the reputed site of Jesus' first miracle, where he turned water into wine at a wedding feast. In the afternoon, stop at Gideon's Spring, where Gideon tested his army so he could decide who would join him in battle against the Midianites. Then, visit Bet She'an, one of the world's best-preserved Roman cities. Ongoing excavations at this UNESCO World Heritage Site have revealed time-worn colonnaded streets, bathhouses, and theaters. (B)
Day 5: Nazareth–Bethlehem–Jerusalem
Drive through the Jordan Valley to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus and King David. Visit one of Christianity's holiest places, the Church of the Nativity, built over the cave traditionally regarded as the spot where Jesus was born. Reach Jerusalem in the late afternoon. (B,D)
Day 6: Jerusalem
A fascinating day awaits as you set off on a walking tour of Jerusalem's Old Town. From the Mount of Olives, take in memorable views over the city's domes, walls, and rooftops before strolling in the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed on the night before his arrest. Your guide will then lead you into the Jewish quarter, pointing out the Wailing Wall with its prayer notes tucked between the stones, and the Dome of the Rock, the gold-topped mosque on Temple Mount. Next, walk the famous Via Dolorosa (Way of the Cross), following in Jesus' footsteps as he bore the cross to Calvary for his crucifixion, where the Church of the Holy Sepulchre now stands. (B)
Day 7: Jerusalem. Optional Excursion to Masada & The Dead Sea
Today is free to relax, explore Jerusalem at leisure, or join an exciting optional excursion to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. Travel through the mountainous Judean Desert; pass the Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered; and then ride the cable car up to the magnificent Masada rock fortress. The fortification, perched high on a cliff-top plateau above the Dead Sea, was built by Herod the Great and was the site where 960 Jewish zealots committed mass suicide to evade capture by the Romans in 73 AD. Later, head for the shores of the Dead Sea, where you'll have plenty of time to float in the famously buoyant waters that are almost nine times saltier than the ocean—an unforgettable experience. Toward the end of the afternoon, return to Jerusalem. (B,D)
Day 8: Jerusalem–Tel Aviv
This morning, enjoy more free time to take in everything that makes Jerusalem such a captivating place. Late this afternoon, head back to Tel Aviv for a final overnight. (B,D)
Day 9: Tel Aviv
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)


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- 2 cups of water
- 5-6 brussels sprouts
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 tsp curry paste (or powder)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Place lentils in a pot and bring to boil. When it boils reduce heat and let stir until water is almost over. Let it cool down for 10 minutes.
In another pot bring brussels sprouts to boil and cook for another 10 minutes. Remove water and let them cool.
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Greek lamb wellingtons
Feta cheese and/or chutney could replace the baba ganoush.
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|Lamb medallions, four medallions
|¼ cup
|Olive oil
|4 Tbsp
|Baba ganoush, or more if you require
|2 Tbsp
|Chopped mint
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|Filo pastry
- Season the lamb on both sides with the pepper. Heat a little oil in a frying pan. Quickly sear the lamb on all sides. Cool.
- Make a pocket in the centre of each medallion and fill with the combined baba ganoush and mint.
- Lightly oil 3 sheets of filo pastry layering one on top of the other. Place a medallion on one end. Fold in the sides and roll up. Repeat with the remaining filo and medallions. Brush each one with oil. These may be refrigerated for up to 1 hour.
- Heat the oven to 190°C.
- Lightly oil the remaining filo sheets. Scrunch each one and pile on top of each parcel. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden.
See Jan's other lamb recipes


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Kashi Hummus Crisps Review
Pizza Fans: Try Kashi's Sundried Tomato, Basil, and Feta Hummus Crisps
Forget about chips. These days it's all about the crisps, and health food line Kashi is no exception; it's developed a new line of hummus crisps made from chickpeas and its signature seven grains. We tried the entire line but found ourselves partial to the Sundried Tomato, Basil, and Feta Hummus Crisps ($3). Keep reading to see why.
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How does a "little fish" exhibitor attract attention in the enormous pond that is the gigantic International Consumer Electronics Show?
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Models (or "booth babes") intended to rev up the engines of attendees are commonplace among car audio exhibitors. (Flickr photo)
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"It might depend on how the owners wake up in the morning," said Boaz Nagar, IT director of the New York-based home electronics manufacturer. "We always have something."
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Red Phase
Your first weekend at RSP is Red Phase. In this intensive first few days, you will learn basics you need to know right away, like: •RSP Introduction
•Army Structure
•Chain of Command
•Rank and Insignia
•Customs and Courtesies
•General Orders
•Reporting Procedures
•Drill and Ceremony
•Physical Fitness
•AKO & MyPay set-up
As you learn the Army structure, chain of command and rank insignia, you will quickly learn how to follow the rules and extend the proper courtesies to fellow Guard members. And you will get ahead of the game if you learn them early.
White Phase
Depending on the number of months between when you enlisted and when you ship to BCT, the length of your White Phase in the RSP will vary. During this phase, you will learn more about the Guard and more of what you will need to know to succeed at BCT. In addition to physical training, instruction in this phase will include: •Proper Wear of the Military Uniform
•Army Values, Soldier's Creed and Warrior Ethos
•Employ Camouflage, Cover and Concealment
•Weapons familiarization
During the White Phase, you will continue to focus on physical training and cover Soldier skills that will further prepare you for Basic Combat Training. You can also compete for a promotion to PV2 under the Stripes for Skills program.
Blue Phase
At your final drill before shipping to Basic Combat Training, in addition to physical preparation, you will cover all the final details that have to be taken care of before you leave. But you can get a jump-start on these items by learning what to expect before, during and after BCT, such as: •Inspections
•What Every Trainee Wants to Know About Basic Training
•Final Preparations for BCT
Green Phase
Green Phase courses are designed for recruits in the Split Training Option (STO) Program. Generally, these are soldiers who joined the Army National Guard during their junior year in high school. After you graduate from Basic Combat Training and during your senior year of high school, you will gain advanced leadership and career opportunities, and a chance to stay current on skills like: •Urban Area Operations
•Convoy Operations
•Navigation Techniques
•Disassemble, Assemble and Perform a Function Check on Various Weapons
Gold Phase
Once you have completed both Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training you will return to RSP for one final drill - known as Battle Handoff - before joining your regular unit and beginning work in your MOS. You will meet representatives from your unit and learn where and when your next drill will be. Before you leave, you will learn about the Unit Sponsorship Program and get a final HOOAH talk about holding yourself to the high standards of fitness and behavior you have learned at RSP and Initial Active Duty Training. •Bonuses/Your Financial Readiness
•Battle Hand-Off
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day 150. in the south, heading south (ie my schedule for south america)
(click on your favorite unfocused smile to see more photos from my time in houston. the back story to this photo is fairly remarkable. i walked into the Brazilian consulate and discovered that i had forgotten my headshots. with a point to the closest CVS over a mile and a half away, i knew that i'd never make it there and back before the visa window would close. as a buckeye, i knew microcenter as one of the first computer super stores to have fully functional products on display. located two blocks from the consulate, it was serendipity. with a quick "hello, i'm a geek traveling around the world..." mike from the printer section "demonstrated" the printer's ability to print out photos. in less than 15 mins, i was back at the console. THANK YOU MY GEEK BUDDY! YOUR RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS SAVED MY ASS!)
today marks my fourth day in houston, tx and i already feel at home. i must thank erica o'grady, matthew wettergreen, michelle calabretta, patrick and christina kwiatkowski and the mike from microcenter. like a long distance runner, i can feel the weight of every step. i know that this run, no matter how long i'd like to extend it, must end; ever step brings me closer to the finish line. yet, somewhere over the oceans of humanity, i know what i've set out to accomplish will never end. the final jaunt between houston and new york lies the sprint of a lifetime.
while my houston adventure is shaping to involve debauchery, religious, intellectual, artistic, spiritual, social and technological adventures... my psychosis is carefully balanced between the fine line of editing 15 hours of footage and planning out the last two exploratory months.
it's important to note that the next few steps are extremely important. while my travel funds are running on fumes, i still need to balance the acquisition of tickets with the need of cash to pay for these tickets. after much research and soul searching, there are two goals i must achieve
- visit antarctica
- interview the largest open source community in south america (aka brazil)
i'm tossing in argentina for a bunch of historical, logistical, political, and coworking reasons. if you're in buenos aries, you now have a coworking facility to visit - check out Cowork Central. i know i'll be looking forward to my time.
the following is a sampling of events and/or interviews i'm looking to achieve.
Dec 10th - 14, Buenos Aries, Argentina
- Fernando Maclen, manager of CoWork Central
- citizen journalists
Dec 15th - Jan 11, Ushwaia, Argentina
- start my hitch hike to antarctica
- christmas and new years at the bottom of the world
- interview couchsurfers
Jan 12, Buenos Aries, Argentina
- back for a night / layover
Jan 13 - 27, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Andre Avorio, barcamp & open source evangelist.
- citizen journalists
- potentially mozy on over to brazilla or Rio to interview a bunch of government officials / business owners who use open source. (i still need contacts!!!)
Jan 28, Buenos Aries, Argentina
- one last night in Buenos Aries / layover
Jan 29, New York City, USA
- arrive in my home city and couch surf for a week before traveling to an undisclosed location to present my findings.
if you know of someone who has a couch to spare, shoot me a line...
if you're in any one of these areas and would like to meet up. please, contact me...
if you know of any cool organizations that would augment this global documentary, shoot me a line...
if you have access to a government official or educators who promote open source, hook me up...
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morning 92. a drug dealer, terrorist or world traveler?
my flight to OZ was enjoyable. jammed in the tail with a young newly wedded couple, we shared our stories of phuket over a bowl of noodles. as the husband dozed, i composed my thoughts on a road-trip across the outback.
upon arrival i found a short line for foreign nationals and expected to breeze right through. after a small delay with my "T" status. i was stamped through passport control into a customs waiting area.
being honest, i had check off the small little box saying "hi, i've been in close contact with farm animals." not that i actually touched any animals, but seeing how i was in the rural india country side i decided to play it safe. if they looked at my passport and asked me questions, i'd rather play it safe than attempt to hide anything.
apparently, that one little box, was enough "material" to lead me down a long road of questions, interrogation and bone shaking discomfort.
as i've kicked around filling out passport/customs cards, i normally enter researcher as my job title. in egypt, blogger or journalist might have received extra scrutney. in india, i entered as a "researcher" giving a "presitation" at a few barcamps. only on my entry into the UK did i recessive questioning on what type of research. everywhere else, my passport was scanned, noted and stamped without question.
in OZ i spent an hour preaching to the uneducated. confused and bewildered, the customs agent wanted to connect every physical little thing with the "research" i was doing. armed with thoughts of rejection, i started to get nervous.
then when i offered to show my website and a few videos, the customs agent eagerly said yes.
my downfall came when i presented my laptop with a lovely little sticker from CLUB 27. you know the lonely club of famous artists who have died for one reason or another at 27. drug overdose, murder, suicide - jannis joplin, jimmy hendrix, kurt kurbain - the image of a shotgun and sureng clued her that i might be a drug dealer. i then spent 20 mins answering my drug history. from my first puff to my accent in amsterdam i gave her a detailed history of accidents, pranks and idiotic.
on the outside my voice cracked, my hands shook and sweat pored down my face.
in the eyes of god, her majesty the queen and this female customs agent i walked into OZ.
day 88. welcome to cambodia
when i arrived at my hotel, this is the actual email i received from the cambodian evisa services. one should also note that i used my built-in iSight to take the required photo and paypal'ed over the money for this visa. please also be aware that in 2005 oil and natural gas were discovered in the bay of siam and commercial extraction begins in 2009 or early 2010 (according to wikipedia). if you're interested in visiting this place, come soon the prices are going to skyrocket. also, you should know that awikipedia and the US consulate sheets have "nice" write-ups on this lovely "monarchy." the reality is buried in a mass grave around the corner.
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day 39. planning for day 40.
forty days. yikes! frankly, i'm surprised that i still have my sanity...
speaking of sanity, i called up the indian embassy in ciaro and they told me it take five days to process visas. so, knowing reality to be somewhat a figment of consciousness, i'm not worrying about my visa until i walk though a metal detector and finally sit down with someone.
if you are planning on doing something as insane as this venture. you have two options, one get an ambiguous visa while you are in the states, OR drop into the indian embassy in paris or london. both locations will expedite same day visas (or following day visas) if you are willing to pay twice the price.
despite these headaches, tomorrow i'm venturing into one of the craziest cities in the whole world. tomorrow, i'm heading to jerusalem...
don't misunderstand me. i'm calling the city crazy, not because of all of the religious zealots that flock annually... no, not because of them... i'm venturing to the "holy" city because it's one of the oldest cities in the world and the "old city" is smaller than a square mile.... oh and did i mention the all the small tiny streets?
oh and if that didn't wet your whistle, i'm looking forward to finding a bus to Bethlehem to experience this lovely "security fence." i really don't understand the whole thing... from my conversations with activist, matan kaminer, this issue is deeply rooted in economics.
from my conversations and terse research, the Ashkenazi jews have long oppressed the middle eastern jews and Palestinians (muslim and christian). let's not even get into the armenian and Moroccan side of things... 'cause, that really starts to blow my mind...
nonetheless, with a country that is the cradle to three of the world's largest religions... let alone, a town that is cradle to three of the world's largest religions... it's bound to be crazy. maybe i'm too secular. maybe i've long lost my faith in a specific religion, but one thing has emboldened my perspective from the past few days...
these "holy warriors" would love to have an iphone, ipod, imac, internet, youtube, air conditioning, power, clean water, transportation, education, the opportunity to travel and the ability to move freely. so many of the Israeli's whom i've come across live a comfortable middle class southern californian suburban lifestyle. from shopping mall to shopping mall, from strip mall to strip mall, from gas station to gas station... the modern israeli is no different than the community i was born into nor the midwestern community i grew up in.
hopefully, tomorrow i will get to see a different perspective.
Couchsurfing solicitation for accompaniment in the jerusalem-yerushalayim / israel groups.
(photo discovered on fejron's flickr feed but obviously stolen from somewhere else...)
day 39. my indian predicament
perched in the arid land of zionist deliverance, i mull over the next few hoops. from these mounds of sand, i move southwest into the land of the pharaohs. all along the way i am perplexed by my next journey. after visiting the river nile, i am to venture onward to india.
like an impatient child, i neglected to pick up a visa in new york, and with less time to waist, i ran away from the visa services line in paris. now i am faced with a dilemma. relinquish my passport to a travel bureau, wait 10 days bouncing up and down in israel and miss an opportunity to visit the occupied territories, or i can venture onward to egypt, re-negotiate my travel plans, and hope that i am not detained more than necessary.
i should note that within this predicament there is a silver lining. my original departure would have shuttled my soul before the full moon. now with a vague statement of 10 days to process my visa, i will be in forced to capture my second full moon on my second continent. oh the pain and agony of watching a bright and beautiful moon amongst the company of random strangers.
day 9, 10 - time has stopped
on my way to berlin, i slept and noted many thoughts. now that i'm reviewing them, they don't seem to make sense. i'll eventually get back to them. for now i have other things on my mind.
the past three days in berlin, fueled by friendship from will and sue, have gotten me thinking about the unique opportunity of berlin. divide by years, their identity is very reflective of the conflict and opportunity the 21 century faces.
yesterday, i went to the berlin wall. despite the fact that kids tagged freely, i found myself a pilgrim. a pilgrim to a wall of hate, oppression and fascism. the cold cement wall that baked in the sun was not a normal wall. this was a wall erected by men for the obstruction of freedom. frequently, i have found my self building similar walls, but unable to tear them down. unknowing how to free the mind, i've set out on this journey.
as day 10 has passed, i've started to see that many fears are diminishing and being replaced with opportunity. though time and perseverance, these walls are crumbling. sadly, the dreams i had of new york are also fading into a distant memory. the opportunity that lies ahead is not physical, but mental.
i now frequently wonder if neil stephenson's the diamond age contains more buried truths. more importantly, i wonder how the next 27 weeks will unfold.
yesterday, my friends and i heading into the scowling heat for a bit of sightseeing. wandering through the streets, we parked at a flee market and then departed for another round of pizza. one thing i have discovered, the flavor of berlin's punk rock culture has not been completely lost. unlike new york, you will still find hole-in-the-wall pubs with rockin flare or a pizza shop covered in punk posters and memorabilia.
today, i awoke early to interview regine from we-make-money-not-art.com and promptly came back to my friends flat to hammer out emails and to do a bit of research.
somewhere within the mix we headed back out to the scorching sun for a bite to eat. after stumbling upon a small turkish stand, we chewed on falafel, and marauded though the heat. somewhere around 3 pm, i passed out. since prague, i've now gotten accustomed to waking up early, working, taking a nap around 1 or 2 and burning the midnight oil until 1 or 2 in the morning...
after further research, it appears there is only one visa that might cause me hassle. reluctantly, i did not make arrangements for an indian visa. i assumed that that like every other country, india makes allowances for boarder entry visas. unlike the rest, india has a very beaurcratic method. apparently, you can only arrange for visas from within your country of origin. so, despite what wikitravel states, should i really be concerned?


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The countdown has begun.
In less than a week, the eighth annual Westobou Festival will begin on September 30, featuring five days filled with art, music, dance, film and fun.
The anticipation over this unique arts festival continues to build as this year's lineup features a variety of different shows by incredible artists such as musician Ben Folds.
Much of Augusta is greatly anticipating hearing Folds perform with Symphony Orchestra Augusta on October 1 at the Jessye Norman Amphitheater.
As a solo artist and as frontman for the former band Ben Folds Five, this singer and songwriter has earned a reputation as a phenomenal piano-playing showman.
The multi-platinum-selling artist is responsible for popular indie rock tunes as such as "Brick," "Rockin' the Suburbs," "Underground" and "The Battle of Who Could Care Less."
These days, Folds' music is just as brilliantly crafted and highly eclectic as ever.
"Ben Folds' work right now with chamber orchestras is really pretty phenomenal," said Kristi Jilson, the executive director of Westobou. "And I am really looking forward to seeing our symphony play with him."
Folds' concerts are known for featuring his high energy and clever wit alongside his charming storytelling between tunes which provides audiences a peek into his songwriting process, she said.
"I just can't imagine what this night is going to be like," Jilson said. "We are all going to be sitting there at dusk, the stars are going to start coming out, there is going to be boats on the water and this 80-piece symphony is going to be playing with Ben Folds on a piano, basically, two feet away from the first row of patrons. I mean, it is going to be so fantastic."
The Westobou festival, which runs September 30 through October 4, focuses on the five different genres of music, dance, film, spoken word and visual arts.
This year's festival is also more centrally located in downtown Augusta, including venues such as Westobou's new gallery at 1129 Broad Street and the Augusta Common, which will be nicknamed "Westobou Central" for the week, she said.
"We are saying the Common is sort of Westobou's creative playground," Jilson said, adding the Common will include a live music stage, a ferris wheel and a food truck court. "We are turning that area into a really fun place to meet, greet and gather and get to know other people in the community."
Just an hour before Ben Folds hits the stage at the Jessye Norman Amphitheater on October 1, Augusta artist Nefertiti along with double bass and guitar player Travis Shaw will kick off the night performing at the Common.
Nefertiti is known for combining a real affection for storytelling with a raw and honest approach to the art of the jazz vocal, Jilson said.
Her performance style has been compared to such iconic acts as Frank Sinatra, Amy Winehouse and Ella Fitzgerald.
"The following night, The Band Concord, which is a great band out of Virginia will be at the Common for First Friday," Jilson said. "They have a sound similar to the Avett Brothers or the Decemberists."
While several shows and performances will be centered around the Augusta Common, many will still be featured in a variety of venues across Augusta, including "Play and Play: An Evening of Movement and Music" performed by internationally recognized Bill T. Jones / Arnie Zane Dance Company on October 3 at the Imperial Theatre.
"There will be live musicians on stage, a string quartet, along with the dancers," Jilson said. "So, there is an interesting play on stage between the live music and the dancers and how intimate that performance becomes between the two art forms."
On September 30, the GRU Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre will also feature the Augusta premiere of the documentary, "Listen to Me Marlon," by director Stevan Riley.
The film focuses on the life of legendary actor Marlon Brando.
"Stevan Riley is a filmmaker that is currently living in London, but he will be here in Augusta for the premiere," Jilson said. "His documentary, 'Listen to Me Marlon,' we anticipate it will probably win the Academy Award for documentaries. There is a lot of buzz about it because it is just sort of a new take on the documentary film."
When filming "Listen to Me Marlon," Riley did not take the usual approach of simply interviewing people, she said.
"It is not a bunch of talking heads and lots of interviews," Jilson said. "It is very much Marlon Brando's voice and even his digitized head, which is really incredible. So we are very excited about having Stevan Riley here in conversation to speak about the process of making that film and the research that he did on Marlon Brando and digging up all the old footage and finding his voice recordings."
For lovers of graphic design, Westobou is also featuring the work of Savannah-based comic book artist Jarrett Williams.
"Jarrett Williams does a great wrestling comic book called 'Super Pro K.O.,'" Jilson said. "He is probably the biggest wrestling fan I've ever met. But he will be signing his comic book at The Book Tavern and he will be at the Common several days during the festival doing caricatures, just saying hello to people and taking in all of what's happening."
On the final day of the festival, the Westobou gallery on Broad Street will feature An Evening with Nellie McKay on Sunday, October 4.
"Nellie McKay is an actress, comedian, spoken-word artist and musician. She plays the ukulele and piano," Jilson said. "We are very excited to have her here at the Westobou gallery for an intimate performance. We can fit about 130 people in here, so it will be an up close and personal experience."
This year's Westobou festival provides all Augustans an opportunity to experience great art, she said.
"There is a good balance of bringing the world to Augusta and showcasing the great talent that is already here," Jilson said. "And there is something for everyone."
The following are a few of the many events featured during the 2015 Westobou Festival. For a complete list, visit westoboufestival.com:
Ben Folds with Symphony Orchestra Augusta
Jessye Norman Amphitheater
Thursday, October 1
7 p.m.
Tickets: $35 and up; $10 students and military tickets available
Bill T. Jones / Arnie Zane Dance Company
Imperial Theatre
Saturday, October 3
7 p.m.
Tickets: $45-$65; $10 students and military
Celebrating the Life & Work of Marlon Brando
GRU Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre
Wednesday, September 30
7 p.m.
Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 on the day of the show, $45 VIP; Free for students, $5 for military
An Evening with Nellie McKay
Westobou Gallery
Sunday, October 4
7 p.m.
Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 on the day of the show; $5 for students and military
Free events
Jarrett Williams: Super Pro Fun
The Book Tavern
Saturday, October 3
4-6 p.m.
Savannah-based comic book artist Jarrett Williams will be signing copies of his wrestling-themed comic Super Pro K.O. and applying his distinct style to caricatures at the Augusta Common.
Late Night Series: All Vinyl Everything
Hive Growler Bar
Thursday, October 1
10 p.m.
Established in 2012, this Atlanta-based enterprise doesn't believe there should be any digital in DJ. These crate-diving, record-playing turntable experts spin and mix nothing but the very finest songs, beats and grooves pressed into vinyl. Laptops and iPods need not apply.
Gallery Hop
Starts at Westobou Gallery
Friday, October 2
5-8 p.m.
A free trolley hop showcasing Downtown Augusta galleries and exhibitions.
The Band: Concord
Augusta Common
Friday, October 2
6 p.m.
The Virginia-based Band Concord melds elements of folk, rock and string band music into a sound that is reminiscent of acts like the Decemberists, Fleet Foxes and the Avett Brothers.
Late Night Series: Funky Good Time
Sky City
Friday, October 2
10 p.m.
Case Bloom, one of Nashville's finest record slingers, will present his popular Funky Good Time blend of funk, soul, and party favorites.
Story Line: Wiley, Howard and Moneyhun
Westobou Gallery
September 30-November 20
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Story Line: Wiley, Howard and Moneyhun, brings together three artists working in very specific – and very different – media to the new Westobou Gallery.
Perlow: Live Painting with Jay Jacobs
JB White building
September 30-October 4
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Originally the name for a hunter's small game potluck stew the artist's grandfather would often contribute to, Perlow is about living off the creative land. Drawing inspiration from his surroundings, Jacobs works the sights, sounds, textures and characters he finds in his immediate environs and translates them into his distinctive style.
Pollination: The Work of Staci Swider
Jessye Norman School of the Arts
September 30-October 4
Noon – 6 p.m.
Aiken painter Staci Swider's work reinterprets the patterns and textures found in function-driven objects such as quilts and baskets as dreamscape imagery that straddles the line between figurative and abstract.


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There are four major types of kidney stones:
Most kidney stones will pass out of the body without help from a doctor. Sometimes they are too large to pass and may continue to grow. If you have a stone that will not pass by itself, you may need to seek the help of a physician.
If you have any of the following signs, contact your doctor:
Your doctor may ask for a urine sample or take blood to find out what caused your stone. You may need to collect your urine for a 24-hour period. These tests will help your doctor find ways for you to avoid stones in the future.
The therapy your doctor gives you depends on the type of stone you have. Your doctor may perform various urine tests to determine the cause of your stones and predict the recurrence of stones forming. You must seek help for stones that you are not able to pass. In the past, surgery was the only method for eliminating stones. Now there are alternative methods such as shock waves (ESWL), Tunnel Surgery and using an Ureteroscope.
Stay hydrated. Try to drink 8-10 oz. of water per hour. Drinking lots of water helps to flush away the substances that form stones in the kidneys. Ginger ale, lemon-lime sodas, and fruit juices are also good choices, but water is the best. Reduce your caffeine intake as this may cause you to lose fluids too quickly.
Adjusting your diet to reduce foods containing oxalate will reduce the recurrence of stones. Additionally, your doctor may recommend increasing your intake of foods high in calcium, including dairy products since recent evidence indicates that these foods may prevent your body from absorbing oxalate from your digestive tract. This is a departure from the past when people who form calcium stones were told to avoid consuming dairy products and other foods with high calcium.


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Security toolbox protects organizations from cyber-attacks
Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-12-17
A new cyber risk toolbox ehances IT security
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-12-03
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-12-03
December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Standards help tackle the challenges of certain disabilities
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-12-03
COP21: Energy efficiency is a key to combat climate change
Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-11-30
IEC work is behind the scenes helping to increase energy efficiency and reduce the amount of energy that is lost in everyday consumption.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-11-30
#mysmartcity campaign a success
Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-11-30
In the run up to COP21 in Paris, IEC joined with ISO and ITU in an awareness campaign on how Smart Cities help combat climate change.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-11-30
Gearing up: Fast-paced development for IECRE
Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-11-23
IThe CA System for Renewable Energy is now operational, across Marine Energy, Solar PV Energy, and Wind Energy
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-11-23
Conformity Assessment in the international spotlight
Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-11-16
On December 1-2, the IEC is hosting the World Standards Cooperation Conformity Assessment (CA) Workshop jointly with ISO, ITU and in conjunction with the UNECE WP 6 meeting.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-11-16
Standards provide boost to public policy process
Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-11-02
Jointly hosted by IEC, ISO and UNECE, 'Using and referencing International Standards to support public policy' looked at the many ways that standards can benefit policy makers.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-11-02
Real energy access and improved product safety
Geneva, Switzerland, Nairobi Kenya, 2015-11-02
Greater access to electric power and safer electric and electronic products have moved closer with the official opening of the IEC Africa Regional Centre (IEC-AFRC).
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, Nairobi Kenya, 2015-11-02
IoT to make buildings and cities "smarter"
Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-10-23
The Internet of Things is emerging as a main driver in the development of smart buildings
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-10-23
Energy-efficient living
Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-10-22
IECEE certification targets energy efficiency
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-10-22
Smart Cities require a holistic approach to infrastructure
Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-10-19
The need to make cities sustainable will drive the adoption of a range of smart solutions
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-10-19
2015 Thomas A. Edison Awards for exceptional achievement
Geneva, Switzerland/Minsk, Belarus, 2015-10-16
The IEC has paid tribute to the commitment and work of eight leaders of the IEC family.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland/Minsk, Belarus, 2015-10-16
On World Standards Day let's #speakstandards!
Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-10-14
Celebrating the importance of International Standards
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-10-14
Global event with nearly 1 200 technology experts kicks off in Minsk
Geneva, Switzerland/Minsk, Belarus, 2015-10-13
International collaborative platform to help achieve real Energy Efficiency and enable global trade
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland/Minsk, Belarus, 2015-10-13
New IRENA platform supports renewable energy innovation, quality and collaboration
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., 2015-07-06
Two million patents and 400 standards for renewable energy technology now accessible in one easy-to-use platform
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-07-06
IEC advocacy in the G7 Climate change magazine
7-8 June 2015 Schloss Elmau, Germany
To mark the occasion of the G7 Summit, the IEC is publishing an article about its contribution in dealing with climate change in Smart Cities, written by Frans Vreeswijk
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-06-08
When disaster strikes
Reducing the impact of power outages
A snapshot of how IEC work helps countries to assess, manage and reduce the duration and impact of disasters by helping them to build more resilient infrastructure that is easier to repair and maintain.
Image by David Shankbone (Own work) CC by 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-05-11
Tired of the tedious daily commute?
A new way to get around town
Cities worldwide are embracing new technologies and adapting old ideas to offer more energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly, less costly public transport.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-05-08
Can drones replace satellites?
Small drones are set to have a disrupting effect on a wide range of commercial activities
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have rapidly entered the civilian market withcomponents, such as batteries or MEMS and other sensors, covered by IEC International Standards.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-05-06
E-powering aviation from the ground up
Today a wider range of EVs and other equipment supports air transport activities
Many of the vehicles and much of the other equipment used in airport environments are being converted to electric power, enabled by IEC International Standards and conformity assessment work.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-05-04
A woman at the top
Profiling Marie-Elisabeth d'Ornano, Chairman of IECQ
In recent years, women have made dents in electrotechnical standardization and conformity assessment fields, as Marie-Elisabeth d'Ornano attests.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-04-29
Is your workplace safe?
How workplace safety can be improved
When people go to work, they usually expect to carry out their activities in a healthy and safe environment. It is up to employers and workers to do all they can to make the workplace safe for all who enter it.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-04-27
When everyday symbols become art
The IEC power symbol at the Museum of Modern Art
The IEC 60417-5009 power symbol, one of the most popular graphic symbols for use on equipment, is being exhibited at MoMA in New York.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-04-09
Keeping food safe from farm to plate
IEC behind-the-scenes work for 2015 World Health Day: Food safety – the global view
Many IEC TCs and SCs prepare International Standards for equipment and processes used all along the food chain.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-04-07
Have you ever been shocked?
Simple rules and useful tools that protect against electric shock
An electric shock is a first sign that something may be defective in the electrical installation of the building.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-04-07
Dependable systems for all sectors
Ensuring system performance through dependability
In today's global business environment, dependability is a key decision-making factor in the evaluation and acceptance of system performance.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-03-31
Powering the planet with water
World Water Day 22 March 2015
The special link between water and energy
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-03-19
Celebrating women who bridge the STEM gap
International Women's Day 8 March 2015
Leadership shown by key women in electrotechnical standardization and conformity assessment, and calls to encourage more women in the STEM fields.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-03-06
Digital meets the visible world
The future of 3D printing
IEC e-tech attended a presentation by Carl Bass, CEO of Autodesk during CES 2015. Carl Bass has been a pioneer of 3D printing.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-03-03
Wearing it well
The great potential of wearables
Wearable technology was again one of the main themes at CES 2015 in Las Vegas, USA, where almost 600 exhibitors were displaying their products.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-03-02
Getting Smart about Energy
Introducing the IEC Systems Committee Smart Energy
The IEC has created a new Systems Committee for systems level standardization, coordination and guidance for Smart Grid and Smart Energy.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-02-26
Tech trends 2015
Insights from author of Digital Destiny Shawn DuBravac
The 2015 CES was again a show of records, reflecting the growing importance of consumer electronics and connected devices.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-02-24
Leading from the front
Introducing 2014 IEC Young Professional Leaders
During the IEC Young Professionals workshop in Tokyo in November 2014, three 2014 Young Professional Leaders were elected. Here are their stories...
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-02-23
World Radio Day 2015
IEC has been setting standards for radio for nearly 90 years
The IEC has been at the forefront of developments in radio broadcasting and will continue to prove central to the vitality of the industry.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-02-13
Major energy efficiency moves for electric motors
New IE3 regulations bring up to 50% energy savings
Globally, electric motor systems are estimated to be responsible for 46% of electricity use so even small improvements can lead to huge energy savings.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-02-12
50 years of expertise…and counting
Interview with Lev Travin, a leading expert in HVDC power transmission
Travin has devoted 50 years of his life to the IEC, as an expert, and for the past 24 years, as the Secretary of SC 22F, where he's made his mark by leading his team to produce high-quality publications in the shortest possible time.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-02-09
Lights, sensors, game on
A multitude of electrical and electronic systems helps fans enjoy sporting events
New installations and technology, enabled by IEC International Standards, provide a safer environment for fans to enjoy their favourite matches and sporting events.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-02-05
Orchestrating Infrastructure for Sustainable Smart Cities
A new IEC White Paper is launched
The IEC, with the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) as principal partner, has produced a White Paper that explains the what, who and how of Smart City development.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-01-29
Keeping kids safe with a new international guide from IEC and ISO
A new international guide from the IEC and ISO is launched
We all want kids to be safe, yet more than 830 000 children die needlessly each year from injuries and accidents that could have been prevented.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-01-28
Safe lighting for everyone, everywhere
International Year of Light gets underway
Lighting plays an important role in our everyday lives. However there are 1.2 billion people worldwide who lack access to electricity and electric lighting.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-01-19
Keeping data safe - what's your back up?
New IEC and ISO International Standard for data storage security
An organization's data is often its most valuable asset, and keeping it stored safely and effectively is increasingly a commercial and legal imperative.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-01-14
Lights, camera, action!
Six new short videos showcase IEC work
As part of making its work accessible and understood by a wider audience, the IEC has recently launched a series of mini films.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-01-09
Integration toward a Smarter World
Innovative projects help improve society and the environment
The Open Session of the 78th IEC General Meeting provided an interesting overview of several different projects that all aim to integrate complex systems in order to achieve better outcomes for society and the environment.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-01-07
The IEC's next generation shines bright
Overview of the IEC Young Professionals 2014 workshop which saw a record number of sixty-seven IEC Young Professionals from 33 countries take part.
( read article ) Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-01-05


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Sam Spades
Where: Blues On Whyte, Commercial Hotel
When: Monday to Wednesday, Sept. 7-9
Sets: Three sets, nightly from 9 p.m., no cover.
Their namesake is one of crime fiction's most famous detectives. Now the four-member band called Sam Spades (http://samspades.ca) is focused on finding the raw, retro side of rockabilly.
"What we do or what we're going to do next is kind of a mystery," admits lead singer, lyricist and guitarist Sam Heine. "It's a universal theme and you can use it to jump down a rabbit hole that goes very deep. Rockabilly is kind of a look back to another era, something new for a younger generation, and a way to make the music as accessible as possible."
Upright bass player John Richards sees rockabilly as a versatile vehicle to melding the band's collective experience in blues, folk and jazz, their varied musical training, and influences that run from Johnny Cash to Reverend Horton Heat and The Stray Cats among others.
"For us it's a throwback to that sort of 1950s detective show style and the film noir esthetic. It's the rawness of it, the honesty that's there, and it's a big umbrella. You can play nice, pretty songs or you can go all out, and play fast, heavy dance stuff, all in the same style. It resonates with a lot of musicians and listeners for that accessibility factor."
For the uninitiated, rockabilly is that hard-driving, early rock 'n' roll groove that blends in hints of country, blues and swing, a mini-genre reborn in the 1980s through acts like The Stray Cats.
"It's a mash-up of so many styles as it is," Heine notes. "You cover a lot of bases. Our band has played rock, folk and country shows, even metal and punk shows. It has a timeless universality that never seems to fade."
Heine's love of film noir inspired the band's name, drawn from the Dashiell Hammett character who surfaced in The Maltese Falcon and other stories. The group's initial six-song EP Wolf came out last January and the band is set for a number of gigs around Alberta this month, including a stint at Blues On Whyte this week and a return to the Jasper Folk Festival Sept. 11.
The group's origins date back two years this fall, when guitarist Sam Heine left Jasper, and bassist John Richards left Calgary, renewing a previous acquaintance here in Edmonton. Richards had just enrolled in the music program at MacEwan University when he bumped into Newfoundland native Greg Hann, who brought his extensive experience drumming on the East Coast to study at the same school. Before long they were all jamming, exploring their mutual interest in rockabilly.
During the recording of Sam Spades' Wolf EP at Edmontone Studios, a few local players and singers wound up sitting in, including engineer Doug Organ on Hammond organ. Shortly afterwards Richards was tossing around ideas for a song with another MacEwan classmate, Trevor McNeely, who had also been part of the local School of Song forum. He was invited to jam with the band and was quickly adopted as regular lead guitarist, completing the quartet.
"You never know if these things are going to work out," Richards recalls, "but at our first rehearsal the raw tones that Trevor was putting in made me think, 'This is what my ears have been imagining all along,' and he nailed our first gig together as a four-piece. Since then we've just been playing what sounds good to us and that seems to ensure that it's not contrived at all."
Sam Spades' songs take on typical relationship references, but there's more than that. As chief lyricist/lead singer, Heine explains that Last Call is kind of a warning call to straighten out from various vices; Home looks at the struggle to find stability with family and friends; and Simple Lies questions religious belief and faith. The tunes Wolf and Trouble were "just a little rock 'n' roll fun"; and the nutty Burnt Out Satellite imagines a war of the worlds scenario that starts at a lover's lane.
Heine says they're not afraid to venture a little further out with song themes, just as that rockabilly style has served the band as an inclusive magnet for other sonic shading.
"Our sound is just getting bigger and more expansive. A lot of musicians have helped us out and played stand-in with us, but we've got a solid thing going on, creating a truly unique sound that still has that old feel to it. It's exciting to think about all the possibilities."
Now the band is testing out new material they have come up with since the EP with a plan to record this winter. Depending on venues they also add occasional covers of Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly, Tom Waits and others. For some upcoming dates, Thea Newman will join them on organ.