Get Marian Call in your town! | Bad Astronomy

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My friend, the geek-chanteuse Marian Call, is touring the United States, playing smaller venues in all the Lower 48 (and Hawaii!). I heard her sing in Boulder where she was incredible as always, and also at w00tstock, where a whole passel of folks were enthralled.

If you need a sample of her stuff, check out this, or this, or even this, where I try to describe her style.

She’s seeking venues right now, and below is a list of places and times for her (her final travel schedule is online at her site). If you live in one of these places and want her to come to your local coffee shop, house concert, or what-have-you (she’s specifically looking for places that don’t usually host such an event), contact her! You can find her through her website or on Twitter.

St. Louis, MO Aug. 26
Fayetteville or Little Rock AR Aug. 27
New Orleans and greater Louisiana Aug. 28-30
Mississippi Aug. 31
Alabama Sept. 1-2
Bellingham, WA Sept. 12
Hawai’i — Oahu, Maui, and Kauai Dec. 13-21

She’s also playing a few places on the west coast:

Tacoma, WA // Thurs. 08.12.10 – Mandolin Cafe
7pm, all ages, $5-10 recommended donation. 3923 South 12th St., Tacoma WA.

Portland, OR // Tues. 08.17.10 – House Concert
Open to the public — please contact kiraay@gmail.com to RSVP and receive the address. All ages, free, $10-15 recommended donation, please bring a snack or beverage to share.
Portland, OR // Wed. 08.18.10 – Proper Eats Market & Cafe
8pm, all ages, free. $5-10 recommended donation. 8638 N Lombard Ave., Portland OR

Seattle, WA // Thurs. 09.09.10 – Fremont Abbey: the Very Very Big Seattle Concert
Marian almost never plays with a band, but this September in Seattle it shall come to pass. Strings, drums, and every good thing, including the unsinkable Molly Lewis opening (#freemolly!). 8pm, all ages, ticket price TBA. Tickets will be available in advance here at http://mariancall.com and at the door. 4272 Fremont Ave N, Seattle WA.

Vancouver, BC, CANADA // Sat. 09.11.10 – Cocoa Nymph Chocolates & Confections
8pm, all ages, $5 cover. 3739 W 10th Ave. Vancouver BC V6R 2G5


Politicians Bought and Paid for By Dirty Oil and Coal

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Why is it, after the worst environmental disaster in US history, that Congress can’t pass an energy or climate bill?  Why can’t the Senate even pass an oil spill response bill?  Because of the money in politics, and the massive money in oil and coal and gas.  Many (most?) politicians are no longer motivated by doing what’s right or good for the country, they are motivated by money.  So now there is a new site where you can look up your congress persons and see who is “motivating” them.   Check out this new site, Dirty Energy Money, to see some dirty energy interests behind Congress.

For instance, my Congresswoman, the climate change denier Michele Bachmann (R-MN), has taken almost $84,000 in dirty oil and coal money.   That’s not all that much for a Senator, but it’s quite a lot for a Congresswoman from one little district in Minnesota.  Even the progressive Al Franken has taken about $21,000 in oil and coal money.  That does influence them, and they should not be taking any of that money.  The reason is that it colors their votes, it prevents clean climate change legislation from even being voted on, and it is harming everyone in the country.  Senator Amy Klobuchar has taken $45,000 in dirty energy money, and most of it from coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel of all.  I have to say that shocks me a little bit.  It’s possible to win elections without taking money from fossil fuels, isn’t it?

It’s not just people running for office that are tainted by their loyalties to Big Oil. This morning on a TV talk show, Carol Browner, the President’s environmental director, claimed that scientists are looking at the Gulf water and the “tests show nothing of concern”. That is an outrageous statement and has to be a deliberately  misleading claim by our government of what is still in the water.  People who live down there report oil being seen every day.

This is no minor political game, because that oil is very dangerous to human health. What does crude oil contain? Cancer-causing agents, for one thing. The next article here will contain more information on the health effects of this oil spill, but meanwhile here is a photo taken by a Gulf resident.  This photo was taken on August 6th, and you can see many more here.

Eat the seafood at your own risk . . . . Photo taken August 6, 2010

Read Carol Browner’s misleading claims on Meet the Press here and see the entire broadcast there too.  She can’t possibly believe her own words when she says that most of the oil is gone — just disappeared. 

MS. BROWNER: I think it’s also important to note that our scientists have done an initial assessment and more than three-quarters of the oil is gone, the vast majority of the oil is gone.

That defies all common sense. Do they really expect us to believe that?

I can’t believe our government is [...]

1997 Ford Explorer Turbine Speed Sensor

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i have a 1996 ford explorer 4x4

the 4wd low light and the overdrive off light blinks on and off

i put my scan tool on and it gave me the turbine speed sensor malfunction error

would the speed sensor cause this and where is this sensor?

and would this keep the 4wd from wor

Make an Electric Generator

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sir i want to make a electric genretor witch countain no fule. ya i m right. i mean , i assamble to be a electric genretor, in witch no requried of any type fule. so any body intrested in help .... so reply.... i hv some prob in this project.

Recent Highlights

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Saying goodbye - Arctic Terns are starting to leave

Under the cover of darkness - a Storm petrel ringing session - 6 were caught

recent highlight - a cracking Wood Sandpiper on Brownsman pond

One of two teams ready for battle - Farne wardens and boatmen ready for action!

Friday 6th August comments: Well we're still here - just like the Puffins, but unlike our friendly comical neighbours, we're still suffering technical problems! Unfortunately the problem is due to continue for two more weeks, but from then on, it'll be updates like you've never seen them before! So sorry to all regular readers, just hang on in there the updates are coming!
The hectic summer period continues as good numbers of visitors continue to enjoy the islands although our breeding seabirds are starting to dwindle in numbers as they head for sunnier climes. The terns are gathering daily on the rocks and some have even departed whilst the Puffins remain, but only just. The Guillemots have long long (over a month now) whilst Razorbills are following suite. It won't be long before the Kittiwakes leave and the islands will fall silent, apart from the resident Shags which are gathering in huge 'super' flocks. From then on in, its all about the migrant birds before our attentions move to those sea monsters - our friends the Grey Seals - it'll be pupping season before we know it.
As for the team, its a time of change as some staff members are starting to leave (I'll feature everyone once we are up and running again) but we're still enjoying life on the rock. We even managed a paintball war game against the boatmen - great fun, but boy oh boy, they did hurt if you got shot at close range and as the boss, I can tell you I was a good target... Otherwise all is well, lots to report but just hold on and we'll sort the problems once and for all.

Seashells & Sunflowers

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Katie Alley has given up her life as a Philly girl (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) to become an ex-pat in Argentina. (Okay, that’s quite a change in climate!) Her blog not only covers the transition, but also the revelations brought on by such a move. Ooohhh, and there is a recipe section for all of the foodies out there!

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