Here we go again? Iceland and Bárðarbunga volcano

Volcanic eruption beneath Iceland's Dyngjujökull glacier sparks red alert

Iceland volcano: Eruption under ice-cap sparks red alert

and

Smallest of eruptions so far (Bárðarbunga update at 20:43 UTC)

APS StampShow 2014 in Hartford Connecticut

This Weekend 

Thursday to Sunday 21-24 August 2014

The Connecticut Convention Center 
Hartford Connecticut
10 am to 6 pm (except Sunday when they close at 4 pm)

Free

Dealers, displays and of course....

Stamps

Climate science from climate scientists

So, for the novice to the expert, this IS THE SITE.
http://www.realclimate.org/

Climate change and ski tourism research

An interesting use of Google Maps and research on climate change and ski tourism can be found at

 www.skiklima.com

Check it out.

Volunteers help out at the Westfield Dog Bark

Yes, volunteers are always needed for parks and recreation since competing needs of tax dollars cause governments (that is us) to cut back on "funding for fun."

See the Facebook page for our local dog park at https://www.facebook.com/WestfieldDogBark?ref_type=bookmark

Almost half of the world actually prefers instant coffee

WHAT?

INSTANT COFFEE?

Well, as reported in the Tico Times, Costa Rica and home to the best coffee in the world, the headline read "Almost half of the world actually prefers instant coffee."

And this was the week that delivered by semi annual delivery of the good stuff.

July 11, 2014 16:14 San Jose - Costa Rica Shipment picked up
July 11, 2014 20:05 San Jose - Costa Rica Processed at San Jose - Costa Rica
July 11, 2014 20:28 San Jose - Costa Rica Processed at San Jose - Costa Rica
July 11, 2014 22:12 San Jose - Costa Rica Departed from DHL facility in San Jose - Costa Rica
July 12, 2014 06:02 San Jose - Costa Rica Departed from DHL facility in San Jose - Costa Rica
July 12, 2014 12:42 Miami, FL - USA Arrived at DHL facility in Miami, FL - USA
July 12, 2014 12:58 Miami, FL - USA Clearance processing complete at Miami, FL - USA
July 12, 2014 14:11 Miami, FL - USA Processed at Miami, FL - USA
July 12, 2014 23:10 Miami, FL - USA Processed at Miami, FL - USA
July 13, 2014 06:49 Miami, FL - USA Departed from DHL facility in Miami, FL - USA
July 13, 2014 11:30 Cincinnati, OH - USA Arrived at DHL facility in Cincinnati, OH - USA
July 13, 2014 12:08 Cincinnati, OH - USA Arrived at DHL facility in Cincinnati, OH - USA
July 13, 2014 12:22 Cincinnati, OH - USA Processed at Cincinnati, OH - USA
July 13, 2014 16:51 Cincinnati, OH - USA Processed at Cincinnati, OH - USA
July 13, 2014 20:47 Cincinnati, OH - USA Departed from DHL facility in Cincinnati, OH - USA
July 14, 2014 07:32 West Hartford - USA Scheduled for delivery
July 14, 2014 08:30 West Hartford - USA With delivery courier
July 14, 2014 15:04 West Hartford - USA Shipment delivered

DHL Rocks!

Transportation Survey

You say, what does transportation have to do with Recreation?  Well lots if you include:

"Projects that preserve existing regional assets such as parks, historic areas and farms. These projects include elements to protect open spaces, parks, agricultural land and provide access to historic and cultural resources. An example would be the construction of an off road bicycle path along an abandoned railroad corridor or utility right of way." (PVPC)

to Take the survey, click below.

http://www.pvpc.org/content/survey-transportation-projects-are-important-you