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Milwaukie Mayor Jeremy Ferguson announced Tuesday that he has pulled out of the race challenging Clackamas County Commissioner Jim Bernard to focus on immediate personal and family needs.
West Linn resident Justin Gombos filed Dec. 12 to become the third challenger for the seat, and Boring Community Planning Organization Chairman Steve Bates also has been running in the May primary race that will narrow the field to two candidates on the November ballot. Ferguson said he is not giving his support to any other candidate at this time.
Ferguson explained that his decision to withdraw from the race came after he saw the insignificance of first-world problems compared with third-world problems.
While I was on a recent humanitarian trip to Haiti, I decided that at this time there are ways in which I can more effectively help my family as well as the less fortunate, he said.
While there Nov. 29 through Dec. 12, he worked with health care professionals to teach rural Haitians about basic disease prevention as they treated nearly 1,000 for a variety of illnesses and injuries. There is one doctor for every 15,000 people in the country, so a single visit can cost the average Haitian a month of income.
Ferguson promised that he will continue to emphasize public service as a major part of his life. On his last trip, he met with the mayor of Mirebalais, a city close to the Fedja orphanage that was working on some expansion plans to ask for support from the local government organizations to allow the plans to move through.
Ferguson, who has not ruled out the possibility of a future political run, will continue to serve his term as mayor, a part-time elected volunteer position for which he could choose to run again in November. This announcement will shake up potential and current Milwaukie City Council members who had expected him to retire the city position. Before his term ends Dec. 31, he hopes to wrap up the citys project to remove Kellogg Dam, so fish and recreation can return to the streambed.
He said, There is still a lot of work to be done in Milwaukie. My goals are to finish the Wildlands Project, restore Kellogg Lake and continue to place the city on solid financial footing.
Ferguson ended his press release by thanking supporters of his campaign that began with an announcement in the Clackamas Review in July and a formal filing in October.
The backing of my family, friends and the community of Milwaukie made this possible to begin with, he said.


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Movie Review
"What's Zathura?" asks Danny after finding an old space-adventure board game in the basement. It's a good question. As far as the game is concerned it's the place you land on to win. As far as this movie is concerned it's the happy place kids end up at after they finally stop bickering with their siblings long enough to figure out that it makes a whole lot more sense to be best friends, not worst enemies.
Danny and his older brother, Walter (a fourth-grader), can't stand each other, you see, and the Zathura game seems to know just what they need to shape up and fly right: a trip into outer space. And so it happens. The second Danny winds up the game's spring-run gears and pushes the "Go" button, his house is uprooted and tossed into an asteroid field somewhere near Saturn. Along for the ride is Walter, of course, and also their teenage sister, Lisa. (But she's too busy primping for a big date to notice at first.)
Each boy's turn yields a new challenge or adventure. Asteroids smash through the roof. Aliens attack. A wandering astronaut appears. Aliens attack again. A rampaging robot tries to kill them. Aliens attack. A comet races by. Aliens attack again. So much for Candy Land. This is one board game guaranteed not to be boring!
Positive Elements
Bobby, stop pestering your brother. Tommy, don't hit your brother. Debbie, stop pushing your sister. Mia, stop taking your brother's candy. Alex, stop pinching your sister. Boys, take turns! Girls, sit still! If you're a parent, you know how it goes. And goes. And goes. The antidote? Gentle yet firm correction. And lots of patience. Zathura might actually help, too, since this film's primary lesson is that siblings should learn to get along, learn to love each other and learn to take care of each other.
The board game that becomes an adventure teaches Danny and Walter that their bickering and fighting is wrong. And by using out-of-this-world danger to drive home the point, it shows them that the only way they're going to get through childhood and adolescence in one piece is to team up and cut the criticism. The astronaut comes right out and says it. "Don't be so quick to sell out your brother, kid," he says, scolding Walter, "he's all you got."
Dad does his best to convince them that an overly competitive spirit isn't the only thing they share. He tries to build each one of them up in the areas he needs it. He tries to keep them from using him as leverage in their power struggle. He plays baseball with them even though he desperately needs to get some work done. And he tries to be as fair as he can with them. Admitting that his divorce from their mother has put them all in a bad spot, he asks them to make the best of it with him, assuring them they will always have a place with him to call home.
Accompanying the message about getting along is one about facing your fears. Danny is scared to go into the house's basement. But before their adventure is over, he's gone into much worse places than a dark, dank rectangle of concrete. Also established is the fact that cheating and lying are wrong. And that anger causes you to say and do things you'll regret ("No matter how good an idea seems while you're angry, it never is," the astronaut tells Walter).
Spiritual Content
The game is magical. But only in an imagination sort of way, not a spiritual one. No basis for the game's power to transport them into space is ever explored, leaving you to assume that everything happening is happening inside the kids' heads. The only thing that's even close to spiritual here is when Walter is told by the game to wish upon a falling star. He does, and his wishes are granted.
Sexual Content
Lisa informs her dad that she's going to be hooking up with her boyfriend that evening. And while she gives no indication that she means anything more than "meeting," Dad rightfully expresses concern over her now-sexualized choice of words. Also, Lisa spends the first half of the film wearing a shirt and small boxers. She shows a little cleavage and her midriff. [Spoiler Warning] After Lisa learns that she has been mooning over an adult version of her brother Walter (none of them know a time warp of sorts has brought the man to them, and they don't recognize him), she gasps and trails off, "And I wanted ...!" Later, young Walter teases her, asking if she still thinks he has "gorgeous eyes."
Violent Content
Remember those attacking aliens I mentioned? Allow me to repeat myself. Aliens attack! Only a few minutes have gone by before the house is a royal wreck. And by the time the credits roll, it's quite literally destroyed. Alien spaceships fire on it over and over again, blowing holes through it and setting parts of it on fire. Small asteroids also rip holes through ceilings and floors. And a robot-on-the-blink crashes heedlessly through doorways, into a fireplace and through walls while chasing the boys.
Scarier than that, actually, are scenes in which Walter and Lisa get sucked out into space. A heavy gravitational pull rips part of the house apart and threatens to put an end to the three siblings. (Danny slams face-first into a window.) A fiery black hole does the same. Lisa is frozen (for five turns). And in that solid state, she falls over and crashes down a flight of stairs. The robot clamps its iron claws around Walter's neck.
Lizard-men alien beasties board the house and hunt its occupants in a sequence that drags out a bit and will frighten most younger children half to death. The astronaut squirts lighter fluid on the couch and sets it afire to distract the aliens—hopefully something that's never tried at your home! Also, the two boys and the astronaut break up furniture and build a fire with it in the kitchen.
Non alien-inspired violence involves some roughhousing. Danny accidentally hits Walter with a baseball. Walter responds by chasing him around the house. Lisa smacks Walter to make him go away.
Crude or Profane Language
The movie opens with one brother calling the other a "d--k." And later, Walter gleefully includes "b--ch" in one of his sentences. That's inexcusable in a piece of entertainment such as this that's obviously trying to become a teaching tool parents can use to help their kids mature. I'll note here, though, that Dad does give Walter a talking to for his name calling. It's not a stern rebuke, but it's more than you usually see at the movies when kids swear onscreen. Also, "a--" and "h---" are said once each, and God's name is misused as an exclamation a half-dozen times.
Drug and Alcohol Content
Other Negative Elements
Beyond their typical boyish bad behavior, Walter terrorizes Danny by lowering him (via dumbwaiter) into the basement, knowing his brother is scared. Lisa's attitude toward her father is one of disrespect and disdain, and he ultimately leaves her alone about it. Walter accuses Danny of messing up his life ("Nobody wants you around") and even of making their parents split up. Lisa doesn't live up to her responsibility of babysitting her brothers. Walter uses hairspray and a lighter to make a flamethrower. An indirect nod is given to the R-rated movie Thirteen.
Based on a children's book by Chris Van Allsburg (as was 2004's The Polar Express and 1995's Jumanji), Zathura is colorful, clever, compelling, and it teaches valuable lessons that are well-suited to its primary audience. "I have two children now," says director Jon Favreau. "I watch a lot of movies that are geared towards kids and this one really appealed to my sensibility. As a filmmaker, a big part of your job is to put energy into getting a message out into the world that you believe in. I like stories that offer hope and films that have responsible themes. When you're making a movie for young people, there should be a little aspirin in the applesauce. There should be a nice message at the core."
Zathura is violent and a bit intense in spots (and parents should consider that), but because the intensity is used so effectively and toward such a good goal—to teach siblings to stop bickering and start cooperating—it's not what trips me up. My main quibble with Favreau is that he chose to include a mostly extraneous teenage daughter who derisively disrespects her dad, and he injected a couple of insulting crudities—spoken by kids. Those things aren't necessary. They don't move the story along. They don't assist the point that's being made. And at least one of the words is bad enough that it's going to generate a ripple of shocked whispers through theaters full of families every time this movie plays. (It certainly did in the theater I was in.) Next time, how 'bout having the boys call each other "nerds" or "meanies"? Wouldn't that have worked just as well? Just because kids use bad language these days doesn't make it right to entertain them with it.
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Jonah Bobo as Danny; Josh Hutcherson as Walter; Dax Shepard as the Astronaut; Kristen Stewart as Lisa; Tim Robbins as Dad
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The Untouchables is the gripping true story of the team of men who broke the back of the vicious Chicago crime mob and its stranglehold on the nation, told by the man who orchestrated the effort. Enormously successful as a long-running TV series, The Untouchables should leap onto the bestseller lists when released as a major motion picture in June, starring Robert DeNiro and Sean Connery.
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Most of the download sites that you see today that offers free unlimited music downloads are illegal. These are mostly Peer to Peer (P2P) sites that offer totally free online music and they make their money through advertising, either banner or pay-per-click. Some malicious ones even integrate malware into the MP3 downloads so that when you start to download music online from them, you not only get the music but unwittingly are also downloading these adware or spyware which is installed covertly onto your computer. Without any protection, your computer will suffer slow downs in PC processing and surfing speeds. So please, if you are downloading music from them, either you stop doing so or provide some protection to your PC that will stop these malware at its tracks.
There are always other options available that too offer unlimited music downloads such as reputable music stores that offer either pay-per-download or memberships. So you can be paying for each download or subscribing on a monthly, yearly or lifetime basis. Frankly, if you are those who occasionally have the kick to download the latest music, pay per download model is for you. But for heavy music users, my advice is to go for the membership sites which will be much affordable for you in the long run.
Recently, there has been an increase in the number of sites where you pay a lifetime membership fee to access unlimited music downloads. It does not cost you more than $50 in most cases to be a member. The music is available for you to download at anytime you wish be it in the day or at 4am. Not only do they provide you with music to download online, you can also download other files like movies, videos, games, software and so on. For that nominal fee, people are getting quite a handful of benefits.
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Let us remember each year the things we are thankful for, both small and great.
Let us reflect on traditions, family, and time spent together.
Here's a list with a few of the things I'm most thankful for this year:
- My husband and daughters.
- Our loving families.
- Our continued good health. Husband still cancer free after 13 years!
- Our cozy home.
- Friends, new and old.
- New babies growing in the arms and bellies of some of my closest friends.
- Our kitties.
- Safety.
- Comfort. - Jeans that fit my post two babies body.
- Time to work on my art.
- Happy children
- A good fit at school-- Frog Princess loves her teachers and her classmates.
- Good books and magazines to read.
- Tivo.
- Family traditions.
- A new furnace and up-graded attic insulation.
- Chocolate.
- Double coupons.
- Gift cards for guilt free shopping escapes.
- A new (good) hairdresser that charges less than $20 to cut my hair.
-Froggy, Lady, and Purple Lovey
-Wheel Chairs
-Aurora and Malificent
-Arthur, Martha Speaks, and Word Girl
Mini-Saurus' list would include:
-The Frog Princess
-Froggy, and Pink Ro-Ro (her blanket)
-The Wiggles, Sesame Street, and Bob the Builder
I'm looking forward to our traditional dinner with my parents at my childhood home. My dad cooks the best meal and mom makes the house beautiful. Signing the thanksgiving table cloth and tracing the girl's hand prints again this year. Leftover turkey sandwiches, dad's stuffing, sweet potato casserole, and the olive and pickles plate and celery sitcks stuffed with pimento cheese.


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I was a bit shocked to see Valverde (Valv-Piti) and his seeming best friend Rodriguez out-climb both Contador and Froome in stage 8 of the Vuelta. Was it that Valverde has raised his game to become a world class sustained climber, but only when racing in the safe confines of Spain? Or was it more that Froome and Contador weren't up to their best, allowing Valverde and Rodriguez to keep up?
The obvious check is the VAM: the rate at which they were able to gain altitude. It's roughly correlated to power/mass ratio. In the Armstrong era, it was typical during the Tour for Lance to be significantly over 1700 meters/hour for beyond-category climbs gaining over 1000 vertical meters. On short, punchy climbs riders were over 1800, even 1900.
For profile data, all I really used was the official route data from the organizers. These show the climb gains 580 meters in 7.2 km, an average grade of 8.1%. That's fairly steep and fairly short by Tour de France standards, well-suited to a high rate of vertical ascent.
For timing I used this video. It took 20:25 for the top riders to climb the final 7 km, where I started the timing immediately following the Sky train crossing the 7 km banner, and ended it with Valverde crossing the finish line with his arms in the air.
I didn't have an altitude number for 7 km to go, so I interpolated from the surrounding points, resulting in the estimation of 14 meters gained in the first 200 meters of the 7.2 km climb. This leaves 566 meters of climbing in the final 7 km.
The result... the VAM was approximately 1663 meters/hour.
Compare and contrast with Verbier in the 2009 Tour de France...
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So this isn't a return of Armstrong-Contador-era super-climbing, even by Contador himself. Valverde and Rodriguez are each riders with an enormous anaerobic work capacity (high short-term power). The longer the climb, the less important anaerobic capacity, and the more important aerobic capacity. So this climb is not necessarily indicative of Valverde's and Rodriguez's ability to stick with Froome and Contador on climbs like L'Alpe d'Huez, the Tuormalet, or Mount Ventoux, and even for those climbs, this VAM number would fall well below the Armstrong-Ullrich-Basso "glory days".


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WSJDLive, the Wall Street Journal's newly rebranded annual tech conference, will take place in October, billing itself as the place to "explore the most compelling tech opportunities evolving around the world."
And while the Journal has itself covered tech world's well-known gender gap, Slate points out that the paper's conference thus far features 17 male keynote speakers, and no women.
The omission has not gone unnoticed:
.@WSJ's tech conference will feature 17 men and no women . . . sweet. (via @lilyhnewman ) http://t.co/nCoYaDLGk3
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These blowups over white/male speaker lists are so common, I created a handy chart! #changetheratio pic.twitter.com/5ABmoMtjaT
— Amelia Showalter (@ameliashowalter) April 16, 2014
In December, then Journal reporter Katherine Boehret (she's since moved to Re/Code) noted the slow change in industry gender dynamics:
"Throughout my career at The Wall Street Journal, I've used my casual ladies' bathroom observations as my own barometer to measure the number of women at events and, more broadly, in the tech community," she wrote. "Eleven years later, I'm happy to report I now regularly wait in line for the ladies' rooms at conferences and product announcement events."
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When a massive snowstorm hit San Juan County on Christmas Day, snow totals and hopes of a wet winter increased dramatically. That storm, however, was the only major storm of the season. When unseasonably warm weather arrived in February, it hastened the early run off.
Since the Sno-tel station was installed at Camp Jackson in 1986, the trend is that winter snow totals generally build through the winter months and reach their peak in late March or early April. The date of the peak snow pack varies from year to year, but has ranged from March 8 in 1989 to April 20 in 1998.
In 2009, however, the snow total reached its peak on February 24, nearly two weeks earlier than any time in the past 24 years.
This year, the peak snow pack at Camp Jackson contained 12.9 inches of water. The amount is higher in 2009 than in ten of the previous 24 years.
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Their homes separated by a wheat field, barbed wire, and Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip, it's been more than two years since Amir Efrat last saw the Gazan who helped him maintain the water systems in this collective.
But he has talked to him by phone – and could hear the despair that lurked behind the small talk. And so, about a month ago, he instructed the kibbutz treasurer to wire 500 shekels ($135) to an account in Gaza to help his unemployed friend support a family of nine children.
His friend never requested help, but "I felt him ask," says the rumpled kibbutznik. "There's no work. It's difficult."
The impoverished Strip has grown ever more isolated since Hamas took charge last June. But that hasn't choked off personal ties between Israelis and Gazans who once worked together daily. Talking regularly by phone, they update each other about families and friends – and about the toll of the ongoing hostilities. Transcending the politics that divide them, they reach out as best they can as individuals – the Gazans inquiring whether anyone has been hurt by the Qassam missiles fired by Palestinian militants and the Israelis asking about their troop movements inside Gaza.
Though the Israelis avoid politics, the cross-border friendships leave them conflicted about bringing relentless pressure to bear on Gaza's population of 1.5 million to stop the rockets that are fired toward cities and towns around Gaza. While only six rockets have landed on the kibbutz, hundreds have hit Sderot, just a five-minute drive to the north.
"The power outages are just, but it still breaks your heart," says Mr. Efrat, who points out the kibbutz's children's house, reinforced against the rockets that have fallen on Kfar Azza. "I don't think [Gazans] need to suffer so much. It definitely plays into the hands of Hamas."
Egyptian police moved Thursday to control the tens of thousands of Palestinians who streamed into the border town of Rafah a day earlier after militants blew up a border fence.
Meanwhile, Israel's Deputy Defense Minister said that with the Gaza-Egypt border breached, supplies of water, electricity, and food should come from Cairo.
"We need to understand that when Gaza is open to the other side, we lose responsibility for it," said Defense Minister Matan Vilnai.
For years before the outbreak of the Palestinian uprising in 2000, Israel and the Gaza Strip were joined at the hip. Hundreds of thousands of Gazans worked inside Israel by day and brought home salaries that were the mainstay of the coastal strip's economy. Kibbutz Kfar Azza – whose name is Hebrew for Gaza Village – used to employ more than a dozen Palestinians from Gaza.
But gradually, the economic links have been reduced. After Israel dismantled settlements and army bases in Gaza, it stopped giving entry permits, save for Gazans in need of medical treatment. When Hamas took control of Gaza, Israel reduced the operations of commercial crossings, allowing in only humanitarian aid.
"Now they're living off of flour and olives," says Dudi Doron, a Kfar Azza resident who keeps in regular contact with Mohammed, a laborer from the Gaza city of Khan Younis who worked on the kibbutz for 20 years but now is unemployed.
Though Mohammed calls from an Israeli cellphone given to him by Mr. Doron, the Khan Younis resident is hard to reach because of patchy networks.
About three months ago, Doron wired 4,000 shekels ($1,080) to a Gaza bank to help Mohammed's family make ends meet. But Doron still supports Israel's policy of stopping fuel supplies.
"Better to pressure this way than with tanks," he says, referring to comments by Israeli officials warning of a broad offensive in Gaza. "I prefer this to sending soldiers in there.... [W]e'll lose 200 people and they'll lose thousands."
Efrat, though, criticizes the expectation of some Israelis that pressure will prompt Gazans to turn on Hamas. "They know if they speak out, they'll get shot," he says.
The thuds of Palestinian Qassam rockets can be heard from Moshav Tekuma, an agricultural cooperative just east of Kfar Azza. In an office lined with Koranic and Talmudic texts, Avner Cohen, the retired religious affairs commissioner in Israel's civil administration for Gaza, often receives calls from former Palestinian staff and Islamic dignitaries.
"Avner sympathizes with me because he has children. He asks me, 'What do you need? What do you want?' I tell him I only want peace. I only want to coexist," says Fawaz el-Beitar, who worked as Mr. Cohen's driver and resides in Gaza City. "The last time I called him, I told him about the siege, I told him about the closure, I told him about our difficult life."
Back at the edge of Kibbutz Kfar Azza, Efrat peers westward toward a panoramic Gaza horizon that offers a map of the recent political tension.
In the distance to the north were the orchards of Beit Hanoun, used by militants to lob explosives into Israel. Closer to the kibbutz, to the south, is the empty cargo terminal of the Karni Crossing, the Gaza Strip's economic lifeline to the world. Straight ahead, at the outskirts of Gaza City, a line of trees and houses marks the village of his former colleague.
"There's his house," he gestures. But this week, Efrat got a call from the friend, who said he had moved in with his mother-in-law in Gaza City to get away from the fighting. "He doesn't have any interest in this war," he says. "Of course I'm worried."


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Leather jackets for women are turning out to be more and more versatile. Needless to mention, they have gotten fashionable and sexier also. Gone are the days when leather jackets were exclusively meant for men. There are innumerable high quality jackets available in the market such as the CP Company jacket. Women's leather jackets have to be worn the right way to avoid committing a fashion blunder. Here are few tips that can help you in flaunting leather jackets flawlessly.
Biker Jacket
Biker jackets in leather are very famous. They normally come with metal hardware, an asymmetric front and zipper detailing. Many women pair such jackets with a t-shirt and jeans. This may look good, but try a different but trendy approach by teaming it up with a silky shift outfit and flat ankle boots for a modern and cool look.
Black Accessories
The standard rule for matching black with black is true for leather jackets. If you are going to wear a black jacket, pick accessories in black right from your shoes to handbags. They are perfect for a late night party or formal evening event. During summer, you can also combine them with finger-less gloves. A lady can get the perfect look with gloves, shoes, handbags and jackets- all in black.
All-Leather Accessories
Here again, like all-black all-leather accessories can present an excellent appearance. If you boots, gloves, jacket, and purse are all of leather that would be the winning combination. A complete leather look, particularly with fur, is perfect for winter. Winter boots and gloves are normally made of fur and leather and go great with leather jackets and handbags.
Layered Look
When you decide to wear a leather jacket, opt for a layered look. During extremely cold winters, team up your jacket over cardigans and knits. On top of it, tie around a cosy scarf. Also, consider layering it over a hoodie. The whole look will appear cool and casual.
Contrasting Textures
Come up with an exciting outfit by pairing your jacket with contrasting textures. Use a stiff leather jacket with flowing chiffon. On the other hand, worn in jacket might be the perfect combination for chunky woolen knits. If you are not sure how to wear leather jackets the right way, opt to spend on shearling trims.
Take Leather Formal
Wear a long skirt and present a formal look. Add a leather jacket to a long skirt and white shirt. Keep it funky with a black, choker leather ankle boots. The overall effect would appear dressed up and youthful, while also being sophisticated and updated.
Wear It with Printed Pants
A pair of jeans or pants in solid color can give a more conventional look, but printed pants will spice up your look even quicker. Choose a contrast jacket with a graphic print. Alternatively, select a dominant color from your printed pants and make use of it in your jacket color.
There are several ways in which you can match your leather jacket with different accessories. The key is to be creative, while staying updated with the trends.


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Jordan is famed for its ancient past but its present is pretty darn compelling, too. The natural and man-made wonders of Petra and Wadi Rum have been drawing travellers here for ages, but the rough-hewn grandeur of Jordan has remained a secret known only to the boldest of thrill-seekers. Trek the rocky hills to isolated villages along the trails near Ajloun, hike down canyons towards the Dead Sea, and discover the Dana Biosphere Reserve. See for yourself why Jordan is a secret we just couldn't keep to ourselves any longer.
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Numeira Community Bike tour and Lunch, Jordan Valley
Your Local Living Moment: Bedouin Camp Overnight, Wadi Rum. Petra guided tour. Little Petra visit. Wadi Rum 4×4 excursion. Trekking Ajloun Reserve. Trekking Dana Nature Reserve. Canyoneering. Dead Sea visit. Entrance fees in all included tours. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Trek Ajloun and Dana Nature reserves, float in the Dead Sea, go canyoneering and abseiling through Wadi Mujib, set your eyes on the Rose City of Petra, savour a local Bedouin meal in the desert of Wadi Rum
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Important Notes
According to the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between May 5th and June 4th, 2019. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan, but generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-Muslims throughout the day. It is very important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who can't at that time.
Group Leader Description
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEO). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting – we think it's the best of both worlds.
Group Size Notes
Max 15, avg 10
Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Private van/bus, 4×4, bike, hike, walking.
About our Transportation
On this trip we will travel by air-conditioned private buses for most of the journeys. En route to Wadi Rum and our desert camp we will travel in 4×4 vehicles.
Solo Travellers
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Hotels (5 nts), tented camp (1 nt), cabin in winter or bungalow in summer (1 nt).
My Own Room Exceptions
Day 2 (cabin), Day 6 (tented camp).
About Accommodation
The accommodation level is mostly in comfortable, mid-range hotels, motels, lodges, guest houses, etc. You'll often enjoy air-conditioned rooms, complete with en suite bathrooms and some amenities. Accommodation and amenities can vary by Country and region and please remember that standards can be different from what you are used to in your home country, which is part of the appeal of adventure travel. Some trips may include camping, permanent tented camps or more rustic lodges, depending on the remoteness of where you are visiting. Please see your trip details for more information, specific to your tour.
Joining Hotel
For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the G Adventures App or contact your travel agent.
Joining Instructions
Upon arrival at Amman International Airport, please make your way to the joining hotel. Official airport taxis cost around 20 JOD. The drive can take between 20 minutes and 1 hour depending on the time of day and traffic conditions. You should fix a price with your driver before you get into the car and set off.
If you have paid in advance for an arrival transfer, a G Adventures representative will be at the airport to meet you. If for any reason you are not met at the airport, please call our local support line. If you are unable to make contact for whatever reason, please make your way to the joining point hotel via taxi.
Please note that Day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned for that day other then your welcome meeting in the evening, so you can arrive at any time. Similarly the last day is a departure day during which no activities have been planned.
A G Adventures Representative will organize a short meeting soon after arrival, during which you will meet other tour participants and receive information about general and specific aspects of the trip. A welcome note will be left for you in the hotel so you have all the necessary information regarding the meeting time. If you arrive late, s/he will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning.
Arrival Complications
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, as soon as possible please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your CEO (if you are not on a group tour please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier). If you are unable to get in touch with your leader, please refer to our emergency contact details. If you have pre-booked an airport transfer and have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Joining Hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
Emergency Contact
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local Operator (if one is listed below) or our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
If you have purchased an arrival through G Adventures or if an arrival transfer is included in the cost of your tour, please note that:
Your arrival transfer has been arranged based on flight information provided to us. If you are advised of a flight schedule change within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival time, we will do our best to rearrange your arrival transfer however we cannot guarantee this. If your arrival transfer does not arrive within 30 minutes after you have exited the arrivals area please take a taxi to your start point hotel.
If your call is specifically concerning Amman Airport Transfer complications please call our local G Adventures Transfer provider directly at: +962 79 5535879
G Adventures Local Representative (Amman, Jordan)
During office hours (Sun-Thurs 9am-5pm Local Time) : +962 (6) 4642034 or 4636944 or 4656647/8
After hours Emergency number: +962 79 553 5879
G Adventures Middle East Manager
Emergency number: : +20 122 221 16 99 -Mohammed (Cairo, Egypt)
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.
Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0344 272 0000
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
Finishing Point Instructions
We are able to organise extra accommodation post-trip should you require it. Please enquire at the time of booking.
What to Take
We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage.
It is important to pack clothes for warm to hot days and cool evenings. A set of smart casual clothes is also advisable.
Packing List
Conservative Dress:
• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
• Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Required visas or vaccination certificates (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Note: For departures from Nov-Feb the weather can be cold, please bring warm clothing.
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
Visas and Entry Requirements
All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. It is your own responsibility to have the correct travel documentation. Visa requirements for your trip will vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. We keep the following information up to date as far as possible, but rules do change and sometimes without warning. While we provide the following information in good faith, it is vital that you check yourself and understand that you are fully responsible for your own visa requirements.
Jordan visa can be obtained on arrival at land and airport borders for most nationalities for a fee of 40 JOD. While most travellers are not required to obtain their visa in advance, there are exceptions and you must check the requirements of your particular passport. While we provide this information in good faith, your visa is your responsibility. If you are departing Jordan by Air, then no departure tax is required as it is already included on the air ticket. If you are departing Jordan by land then you will be required to pay an 10 JOD departure tax .
Detailed Trip Notes
Official Languages: Arabic, English (secondary to Arabic)
Religions: Muslim 94%, Christian 5%
Time Zone: GMT +2 | US EST +7
Electricity: 220 Volts, 50 AC
Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
International Dialing Code: 00962
Climate: The climate depends on which part of the country you are in, as altitude ranges from 400m (1312ft) below average sea level at the Dead Sea, to 1850m above sea level at the Al-Shirah mountains. June to September are the hottest months of the year where temperature rises to about 32C (89.6F). The period between December and March is the coolest. Snowfall often occurs and temperatures stay around 15C (59F) during the day.
Ramadan 2012: Depending on the lunar cycles, around July 20th for a month. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan, but generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-muslims throughout the day.
Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
Money Exchange
The currency in Jordan is the Jordanian Dinar (JOD).
ATMs are found within main cities in Jordan and will generally accept cards on the Visa and Mastercard networks. It is a great idea to travel with both a Visa and Mastercard if at all possible as while there is no hard and fast rule, some banks seem to only work with one brand of card. Please note, your bank will change a fee for overseas withdrawals.
Cash is recommended for times when ATMs are not accessible. Euros, British Pounds and US Dollars are all easy to exchange to the Local currency. Please note that you should bring some cash with you for emergency situations but carrying only cash is a high safety risk. ATM card/s and some cash is the ideal mix.
If you are bringing US Dollars, please make sure that the notes are new and in good condition. Notes older than 1996, or with any tears or blemishes may not be accepted. Be fussy with your bank when buying cash!
As currency exchange rates can fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com
Emergency Fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
Departure Tax
10 JOD departure tax for all nationalities to be paid in cash if departing overland.
Tipping (also widely referred to by its Arabic term as "baksheesh") is a way of life in the Middle East. Locals themselves will usually tip anyone who provides them with services. In many cases, people depend on the tips they receive to supplement the low salary and wages of the Middle East region.
While on tour in the Middle East, it is customary and even expected to tip small service providers such as restaurant and bar waiters, hotel staff, reception, cleaning personnel, bell boys, taxis and van drivers. Tips are regarded as an essential means of supplementing income for those working in the tourism industry.
To make things as easy as possible and avoid embarrassing situations, G Adventures has developed a tipping kitty system where your CEO will collect a contribution from everybody at the start of your tour and use this kitty to tip anybody who has provided services to the group as a whole. A guideline for tipping is about $5-10 USD per day, depending on the quality of the service (this does not include your G Adventures CEO). On Day 1 of your tour, your CEO will be able to advise on the amount required from everybody to form the tipping kitty for your trip. You can pay in USD or the equivalent local currency (preferably local currency). The CEO will be able to advise you on the exchange rate and the total required in either currency
If at any time you feel that any service provider failed in maintaining or delivering good service, please bring it immediately to the attention of your CEO so a deduction of tips can take place.
At the end of your trip if you felt that your G Adventures CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is also expected and appreciated. The precise amount is entirely a personal preference, however $35-40 USD per person per week can be used as a general guideline.
Optional Activities
Dead Sea
- Site of Jesus' Baptism (18JOD per person)
- Lunch at the Dead Sea Spa Hotel (10JOD per person)
- Mud Baths (3JOD per person)
- Petra by Night (17JOD per person)
- Turkish Bath (20JOD per person)
Wadi Rum
- Wadi Rum 4×4 Excursion Extension (70JOD per group)
- Camel Ride (14JOD per person)
- Petra Visit
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.
DRINKING WATER: It is advisable to drink bottled water in Jordan.
There are no specific health requirements for this trip. However, we recommend protection against typhoid, tetanus, infectious hepatitis and polio. You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit, hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities for some time during this trip, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc.
Safety and Security
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home – you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your CEO has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your CEO will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgment when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.
Protests and Demonstrations- Protests and demonstrations, even those that are well intended, have the potential to turn violent with no warning. Counter protests can also turn violent. Action by security forces to disperse demonstrators and protesters may occur at any time. If you are in an area where demonstrators or protesters are gathering, avoid the temptation of staying for a good photo opportunity and leave the area immediately.
Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards) have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).
Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk.
We take all prudent measures in relation to your safety. For ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling, please visit:
Trip Specific Safety
Like anywhere in the world, major cities have areas safer than others, use common sense, be aware of your surroundings and mind your personal belongings.
A Couple of Rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Planeterra-The G Adventures Foundation
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G Adventures is Planeterra's largest corporate donor, covering all operating costs so 100% of your donation will bring opportunity to people in need.
Dollar-a-Day Program
G Adventures' Dollar-a-Day Program provides travellers with the opportunity to give back to the people and places visited on our tours by donating one dollar for every day you are on trip. 100% of these donations go directly to support community development projects worldwide that are implemented by Planeterra.
Local Dress
While visiting mosques and other religious monuments you should dress modestly, cover your shoulders and you shouldn't wear short shorts or skirts. Outside of capital cities and the more touristic centres, local dress is often more conservative and as a matter of respect we ask that both men and women are aware of this and recommend loose-fitting clothes with your shoulders covered. Ask your CEO for more specific advice.
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Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Max Pax
Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides
Day 1: Amman
After learning more about the tour and plans for the following day, choose to head out for an optional dinner at a local restaurant with the CEO and traveling companions.
Amman is a very big city and there is not one central area to stay – hotels are spread out across various neighbourhoods within the city. For this reason, to move around the city in your free time, you will have to take a taxi, please feel free to ask your CEO for recommendations and assistance.
Additional Notes:
Please check the hotel notice board for more information on the location of this meeting or ask at reception. Please bring your passport and travel insurance documents to this meeting, as you will be required to fill out some important pre-trip admin documents.
Included Activities:
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2: Amman/'Ajlūn (1B, 1L, 1D)
After breakfast, head north out of Amman to the lesser known region of Ajloun. The most common image of Jordan is that of an arid land covered in desert. Enjoy a short trek in Ajloun Nature Reserve. Transfer up to Ajloun passing through areas surrounded by woodland, olive groves, and strong oak trees. A hidden gem in Jordan, the area's natural beauty is impressive.
Included Activities:
Ajloun Nature Reserve Hike
Private Vehicle (2.00 hour(s))
Day 3: 'Ajlūn/Dead Sea (1B, 1D)
Begin today with a short bus ride to Wadi Mujib, and spend the morning hiking, abseiling, climbing, and walking down to the Dead Sea.
From Wadi Mujib, continue the short distance to the Dead Sea. Known for its high salinity, opt to bob like a cork in the healing water or cover yourself in therapeutic mud. There is also the option to visit the site of Jesus' baptism.
Overnight at the Dead Sea.
Additional Notes:
In the winter (November-March) a dry trail is available called the Ibex Trail (3-4 hrs), and in the summer (April-October) visitors can hike a wet trail called Mujib Canyon Trail (4 hrs). These trails both offer spectacular scenery surrounded with very different conditions for canyoneering.
Included Activities:
Mujib Canyon Trail Hike
Dead Sea Visit
Private Vehicle (4.00 hour(s))
Day 4: Dead Sea/Petra (1B)
Visit the Dana Nature Reserve, an oasis among the golden expanse of the desert. Take a guided walk through the reserve, following the Feathers Canyon Trail, which leads past Nabatean tombs to a breathtaking siq. Dana is a diverse environment containing a wide variety of plant life, including many that are endemic to the reserve. There are also several endangered species here to keep an eye out for.
Included Activities:
Dana BIosphere Reserve Trek
Private Vehicle (10.00 hour(s))
Day 5: Petra (1B)
Take the next two days to explore the site of Petra. First, head over to Al Beidha, also known as Little Petra. This site is literally hidden away in a mountain and is a miniature version of Petra, containing a number of notable tombs. It offers a glimpse of Petra without the crowds.
After exploring this site, make the short trek over to Petra itself. The trail is approx 5km (3.1 mi) between the sites. The excitement builds when first glimpsing the Monastery from a vantage point high above the ruins of Petra. The rest of the day is free to explore the site, before heading back through the siq to the hotel.
Approx travel times: Wadi Rum to Amman, 3.5 hrs
Included Activities:
Siq al-Barid (Little Petra) Visit
Petra Guided Tour
Day 6: Petra/Wadi Rum (1B, 1D)
After breakfast, have the morning free to visit Petra again. The site is large, but you can set your own pace depending on the weather and the interests of the group.
After the Nabatean ruins, drive to Wadi Rum, a vast, silent landscape of ancient riverbeds and the largest and most magnificent of Jordan's desert landscapes. There may be time this afternoon for a 4×4 trip into the desert.
On arrival, head to a comfortable tented camp at Dissah Oasis in Wadi Rum Desert. Enjoy a traditional meal for dinner and learn more about this ancient culture. Be sure to keep a look out at the night sky; the absence of city lights means that the opportunities for star gazing are really impressive.
Included Activities:
4×4 Desert Trip
Bedouin Camp Overnight
Private Vehicle (2.00 hour(s))
Day 7: Wadi Rum/Amman (1B, 1L)
Visit a G Adventures supported community for a bike ride and traditional lunch. Afterwards, enjoy some extra time to explore the desert, before heading back to Jordan's capital for the evening.
Included Activities:
Numeira Community Bike tour and Lunch
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|Corny big dig movie that does have some nice Egyptian scenery. Archeologist Mark Brandon (Taylor) is searching for the treasure of pharoah Ra-Hotep in 1900's Egypt. Ann (Parker) would like to prove that several Bible stories are, in fact, true while her husband Philip (Thompson) is supposed to be helping Mark but is only out for himself. Although he does seem a little upset when Mark and Ann begin making goo-goo eyes at each other.
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Cosmic chronology
Cosmic chronology is an attempt to interpret the record of events in the cosmos to determine the order of their occurrence (timeline). In particular, it addresses the temporal sequence of events that occurred during the formation of the cosmos. Cosmic chronologists determine the dates of events (such as the Big Bang, the formation of stars, galaxies and planets), then arranges them in the order in which they occurred.
While much work is being done by creation scientists to develop a model of the creation of the cosmos, it should be noted that because a supernatural act was involved, we might never understand aspects of the universe within the Biblical timeframe. For example, physicists say that light from far off galaxies must have traveled through space for billions of years to reach us, and events such as supernovas occurred before life ever existed on Earth.
Although these astrophysical measurements might be accurate we must understand that God created the universe in a manner that simply defies naturalistic explanation (See: Miracle). The Bible says that the universe was stretched out. This might be consistent with observations, such as red shift, that indicate expansion.
"By the word of God the heavens existed long ago ..." - 2_Peter 3:5 (NASB)
Furthermore, Isaiah 42:5 says that the Lord "stretched out ... the heavens."
Creation scientists study astronomical processes and attempt to explain stellar phenomena from the presupposition that celestial bodies were created by God. Most creationists also draw from religious texts (such as the Bible) for insight. The Bible dates the universe as having the same age as that of the Earth or just over 6000 years. There is indeed much evidence to support the contention that our solar system, galaxies and even the entirety of the universe was recently created.
In contrast, secular scientists date the universe as being approximately 13.7 billion years using standard cosmologies.[1] The universe is believed to have begun with a cosmic inflation known as the Big Bang, which is then followed by the formation of stars and then galaxies and planets. Based on this chronology the Earth is believed to have formed after our Sun and is dated to be near 4.6 billion years old.
Creation Cosmologies
- Main Article: Creation cosmology
The age of the universe is far beyond what a typical creation scientist would countenance. In response several creation cosmologies have been proposed to explain the existence of a recently created universe with the appearance of great age.
Due to progress in the theory of general relativity, it is now understood gravity and velocity can affect the passage of time. Dr. Russell Humphreys' White Hole Cosmology shows that, given the right starting conditions, time on Earth could have run significantly more slowly than in the rest of the universe, or even stood completely still while continuing to pass elsewhere. This would allow star light from deep space to reach Earth, even though Earth was still young. The cosmological relativity of Dr. John Hartnett shows the same.
White Hole Cosmology
- Main Article: White hole cosmology
A white hole near the earth at the beginning of the universe has been proposed to explain the existence of distant starlight in a young universe. This would cause, due to relativistic considerations, a change in apparent time. While this setup is acceptable to those assuming a creationist paradigm, it can be attacked on anthropocentric grounds by secular science. Russell Humphreys, the author of this cosmology, has been criticized by those upset by his model. A repository of criticism and his response can be found here.
Cosmological relativity
- Main Article: Cosmological relativity
Dr. John Hartnett has developed a young Earth creation cosmology based on Dr. Moshe Carmeli's theory of cosmological relativity. Like Russell Humphreys' white hole cosmology, it uses time dilation in a bounded universe. But this dilation results from a rapid expansion of space rather than the gravity of a white hole. Thus it explains a persistent criticism of the white-hole model, namely that if our galaxy were at the bottom of a gravity well, then incoming light should display a blue shift, not a red.
Hartnett's cosmology readily explains the large scale structure of the universe without either dark matter or dark energy. In addition, it readily explains how starlight from far-distant objects can reach a young earth.
C-decay proposes a continuously changing speed of light, which would explain both the age of the universe (and earth) due to radiometric dating, and also indicates that the doppler shift, the common method of dating far objects, is not caused by kinematic or relativistic red shift. This cosmology has the merit of explaining quantized red shift, which present cosmologies fail to do. However, John Hartnett points out that c-decay would predict that the stars would "disappear" from our sky and then "reappear," something to which that neither the Bible nor any other historical record testifies.
Day-Age Creationism
- Main Article: Progressive creationism
Alternatively, the day-age creation cosmology holds that the account of Genesis is true, but argue that the Creation "days" were not 24-hour days. Instead it is believed they lasted for long periods of time—or as the theory's name implies: the "days" each lasted an age. According to this view, the sequence and duration of the Creation "days" is representative or symbolic of the sequence and duration of events that scientists theorize to have happened, such that Genesis can be read as a summary of modern science, simplified for the benefit of pre-scientific humans.
However, many argue that this perspective conflicts with the Biblical account wherein it says that the lights in the heavens were created on the 4th day of creation. This is especially significant because it establishes a stark inconsistency with the chronology put forth by big bang cosmology, which places stars to have evolved first, then planets after billions of years.
Young universe evidence
Supernova Remnants
- Main Article: Supernova remnants
When a star runs out of nuclear fuel, it collapses on itself in a mere two seconds, creating a brilliant explosion of energy that is mind-boggling (enough to fuel eighty million stars the size of the sun for nearly a century!). When astronomers apply physical laws to the expanding cloud of gas and debris, known as a SuperNova Remnant (SNR), they can predict in three basic stages what should occur. If the Milky Way galaxy were really billions of years old as evolutionary astronomers claim, then many SNRs should be observed. Mounting evidence however, reveals a wide discrepancy between the number predicted and the number observed. In fact, the numbers are far close to a galaxy of thousands rather than billions of years old. The numbers for the Large Magellanic Cloud, the Milky Way's satellite galaxy, also supports a young universe. The utter dearth of SNRs is a baffling mystery to secular astronomers but an affirmation to God's creation of the cosmos less than 10,000 years ago.[2]
Danny Faulkner suggests that one major challenge to the standard model is the lack of old supernova remnants. Theory suggests that supernovae should be visible for several million years, but yet we find almost none that are more than a few thousand years old.[3]
Opponents however, assert that the dating method Faulkner uses for SNRs can only be used for young ones, and claim that using a different dating method older SNR have been identified.[4]
Galaxy Formation
Spiral galaxies like the Milky Way are massive collections of billions of stars, dust, and interstellar gas in a spiral shape. Spiral galaxies rotate very slowly, but the outer regions spin far slower than the inner regions. Thus, spiral galaxies wind tighter and tighter until, after several hundred billion years, their spiral structure would no longer be evident. The big bang theory states that all galaxies are many billions of years old, yet spiral galaxies are found throughout the universe, indicating that they must be much younger than secular scientists claim.[5]
Some evolutionists assert that galaxy and planet formation take millions of years. However, in 2004, the Spitzer Space Telescope detected a clearing of dust around a star that is "only" a million years old. They theorize that the object that cleared the dust is a planet at least as large as Jupiter. This would be (by evolutionary standards) the youngest planet ever observed. According to Alan Boss, an astronomer for the Carnegie Institution of Washington, the find "has profound implications for the prevalence of planetary systems similar to our own. That means you can make gas giant planets - a major component of our own solar system - in a short time scale, in even the shortest-lived disc." The discovery suggested scientists would have to rethink their models about planetary formation.[6]
In 2002, scientists at the European Southern Observatory used an extremely powerful telescope and discovered what appeared to be fully formed galaxies. Considering the extreme distance (and the time it would take for visible light to travel that distance), scientists believe they are looking at an ancient view of the region and are surprised to find the galaxies already fully-formed. This, scientists say, was having "a profound impact on current attempts to understand the formation and evolution of galaxies."[7]
Dating Methods
Speed of Light
- Main Article: Speed of light
The speed of light in vacuum is held to be constant at 299,792,458 m/s. Designated by the symbol "c", it is a fundamental quantity of the universe. According to Special Relativity it is the universe's speed limit and it is part of the relation between mass and energy:
It has been proposed that the speed of light has decayed since the Creation. While this theory opened the door to scientific solutions to the problem of distant star in a recent creation, it is not generally accepted by creation scientists.
Stellar distances
- Main Article: Stellar measurement
Astronomers measure stellar distances by employing parallax for the closest stars and redshift for stars, galaxies, and other objects further out. Because these distances are quite vast, secular astronomers assume that the universe is at least as old as the time required for light from the most distant objects to reach the earth. The current estimate of that time is 13.7 billion years.
See Also
- Astronomical dating
- Cosmological relativity
- Gravitational time dilation
- New Redshift Interpretation by Robert Gentry
- Red shift
- White hole cosmology
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- ↑ Wright, Edward L. "Age of the Universe." Department of Astronomy, University of California at Los Angeles, July 2, 2005. Accessed August 18, 2008.
- ↑ Exploding stars point to a young universe by Jonathan Sarfati. Creation 19(3):46–48. June 1997.
- ↑ A Review of Stellar Remnants: Physics, Evolution, and Interpretation by Danny R. Faulkner CRSQ 44(2):76-84. Fall 2007.
- ↑ Supernovas, Supernova Remnants and Young-earth Creationism by Talk.Origins
- ↑ Does the Bible say anything about astronomy? Dr. Jason Lisle, War of the Worldviews. 2005.
- ↑ Mullen, Leslie. "Young Planet Challenges Old Theories." Astrobiology Magazine online, May 28, 2004. Accessed March 7, 2008.
- ↑ Whitehouse, David. "Distant galaxies break record." BBC News, December 13, 2002. Accessed March 7, 2008.
External Links
- Exploding stars point to a young universe: Where are all the supernova remnants? by Jonathan Sarfati. Creation 19(3):46–48 June 1997
- A Second Look at Supernova Remnants
- So Long, Eternal Universe; Hello Beginning, Hello End!" by Bert Thompson, Ph.D. Apologetics Press.
- Geo and Cosmic Chronology by R. H. Brown. Origins 8(1):20-45 (1981).


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President Ilham Aliyev in Baku on 7 February and President Serzh Sargsyan in Yerevan on 9 February. In both capitals, they also held consultations with the respective Foreign Ministers. The Co-Chairs also travelled to Nagorno-Karabakh on 9-11 February to meet with de facto authorities and visited specific locations in the Zangelan, Kubatly, Agdam, Lachin, and Kelbajar districts. The Minsk Group, the activities of which have become known as the Minsk Process, leads the OSCE's efforts to find a peaceful solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. OSCE representatives highlighted the importance of fulfilling, in good faith, all promises given during the October 2017 Summit in Geneva and at previous summits, in particular,
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It's a simple and systematic approach, and you should use it right after a speech or presentation, and before your next talk: Take the time soon after speaking to list at least three things you did well, or three accomplishments for your presentation. (You may well have more than three, but make sure there are at least three on the list.) These are the factors you should make a point to employ again, whether it's a great outfit, a clever phrase, a strong storytelling element or an effective set of slides.
Then list the three things that didn't go so well--again, at least three, although you may have more. If your list is a long one, choose three items that you want to improve the next time you make a presentation or speech. For each one, list the things you need to do to better your performance in those areas.
If this sounds too simple, know that most speakers don't take the time for this type of self-analysis. Instead, they try different fixes on the spot, or resign themselves to doing poorly, or find ways to gloss over their issues. They may tell themselves they can't fix their problems, or that no one notices. The fix-3 approach is the same one we've been using in the Step Up Your Speaking online coaching for Stephanie Benoit, who chose three priorities for her 15 weeks of coaching. In fact, the fix-3 approach has lots of advantages for either the beginning or experienced speaker:
- It lets you take a big wish list and whittle it down into manageable steps, an important factor for the beginning speaker or for any speaker unsure of herself. You can work on one big problem and break it down: If confidence is a major problem, for example, come up with a list of many steps you can take to improve it--then work on three at a time. Or your list may have many different aspects.
- You can mix large and small objectives, to make the fixes even more manageable. You don't have to tackle all the difficult goals at once.
- Your time in between speeches will be productive and focused. Instead of showing up for your next talk thinking, "I always do this wrong," or "I'm still scared," you can try out the improvements you've practiced. That will build your confidence as well as your skill.
In this much-discussed post from a speaker who had a bad experience, she shares a lot about herself as a speaker--things she now takes for granted about her speaking. Based on her post, her list of factors to improve might include:
- I have to read my speeches, which means I need a laptop to seem like I'm speaking extemporaneously--but I can't always have a laptop. For this factor, the speaker may want to work on developing a message she can remember without notes.
- The setup was different than I imagined it would be. This hints that the speaker needs to come up with a thorough list of questions to ask the organizers to better anticipate what will and will not be available.
- I think people don't know I'm reading because of the tricks I use. If you think similar thoughts, check those assumptions--and figure out how to avoid reading if you can. Your audience will appreciate it.
- I need to see the audience. Two possible fixes: Get used to speaking with bright lights through practice, or get into the audience where you can see them.
- The first two minutes of my talk are painful, and I fill them with fluff until I get comfortable. Learning to relax before you speak, coming up with a strong beginning to draw the audience in, and not assuming the audience will enjoy a fluffy beginning are all factors to work on here.
- I think terrible things about myself when a speech is going wrong. Working on positive ways to reinforce yourself, or ways to shift to a different plan when one approach goes wrong would be options to consider for this issue.