Zusammenhang

Not often you get to write this word.  I mean, it should be part of everyone's vocabulary, but it isn't.

Impress your friends and use it every day.  Next time at a party, when you are trying to impress a new friend, bring it up.  They will truly be impressed.  Google the phrase to get a good sense about this term!

Oh yeah, for recreation geography, check out this paper.

Edward Abbey (1927-1989)

Required reading in grad school, today is Ed Abbey's birthday.  I really enjoyed reading since he was a conservationist and humorist.  Essential reading even today.  Check out his site for more info and his biography here.

"One word is worth a thousand pictures. If it's the right word."

Corruption in Paradise

Seems things are getting heated in the Turks and Caicos.  Several years have passed since the former Premier left office under serious accusations of corruption.  The current report provides some background on the scandal (or is it Sandals?)

Near Live Satellite Imagery

No, you can't peep in the neighbor's back yard, but this new site show current imagery on a global scale.  And to top that, a historical review of previous imagery.  Check out https://worldview.earthdata.nasa.gov/

Western Avenue Improvements include a safe bike lane

Tonight.

Western Avenue Redesign - Information Meeting by the City of Westfield and MassDOT

7PM Tuesday January 26

South Middle School

30 West Silver Street

Westfield, MA

for details see the City webpage:

http://www.cityofwestfield.org/index.aspx?NID=406

Beating the high price of sports tickets

Read about the Chicago base ball team buying up real estate across the street in the paper this morning.  No, not for parking but to grab the revenue for people sitting on the roof tops to watch the ball game.  Google Earth to "Wrigley Field, 1060 W Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613" and you can see the bleachers on the roofs just north of the left field stands.

Just like the drive in movie theaters that put the back side of the screen toward the road I guess.

Chasing Ice

This visual documentary titled Chasing Ice is found on Netflix streaming, so do check it out if you can.

Spectacular photography!  and a great illustration of climate change.  See the website for more info.  The Extreme Ice Survey has some great videos as well.