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Tuesday, 30 May 2006
Those who look at rabbis or any religious figure for that matter as overly serious people who do not have time for fun, then Colorado's Rabbi Jamie Korngold may just make you change your mind.
In a fea ture written by Melissa Trujillo of the Associated Press, she writes about Korngold and her unusual style of preaching to her congregation. The self-proclaimed "Adventure Rabbi" can preside over bar mitzvahs, weddings and other ceremonies anywhere imaginable. She can do it in ski and snowboard resorts in winter and other outdoor locations for activities such as hiking during summer.
But despite of her style, she says that she does not forget to put more weight on the religious aspect of what she does by saying that the frosting should not be a substitute for the cake.
To read Trujillo's entire article, visit South Florida's www.sunsentinel.com where it appeared.
Monday, 29 May 2006
According to a news report published in www.alpinezone.com, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is seeking volunteers which include
hikers and outdoor enthusiasts to participate in its Mountain Watch science program on June 10-18.
The event is scheduled to coincide with the Alpine Flower Watch Week (AFWW). In the science program, volunteers will be documenting seasonal events such as, "the blooming of alpine flowers and the onset of fall leaf coloration in the higher elevations," the article said.
The collective observations of the volunteers will then help in the creation of a long-term "ecological database" which in turn will help in providing a deeper understanding of how climate change and other factors affect mountain habitats. In that way, Mountain Watch and AFWW can raise awareness of fragile ecosystems and encourage mountain stewardship.
To read more of the article and for information on how you can volunteer, visit Alpine Zone's website at www.alpinezone.com
Wednesday, 24 May 2006
With the 14th Annual National Trails Day just around the corner, here are the top 10 ways that you can "Experience Your Outdoors," according the American Hiking Society:
- Discover the sites and so
For more information on the 14th Annual National Trails Day which will be held on June 3, you may refer to the American Hiking Society's website at www.americanhiking.org and the National Trails Day website at www.nationaltrailsday.org.
Friday, 19 May 2006
If you wish to hone your free riding skills no matter what your riding level of experience is, then head on to New Zealand’s South Island and, “enjoy true winter conditions, terrain park and pipe riding,” on
July and August.
The seven-day snowboard camp will help experienced riders to develop their performance further as well as help beginners get started with the fundamentals of snowboarding. Unlike its counterparts in the North Hemisphere, this camp will devote the whole day to pure instruction and execution on the 2nd until the 4th day of the camp from the camp’s coaches.
Aside from learning free riding, participants will also get a chance to try out other sports such as bungee jumping, mountain biking, hiking and a lot more. They will also get to explore New Zealand’s scenery as well as check out the different restaurants, shops and a lot more around Queensland.
So if you wish to participate in this year’s snowboard camp, then follow this link and learn more about it.
Tuesday, 16 May 2006
From www.2000k.soliloq.com:
On July 6th 2006, avid hikers Christian Boyko and Emmanuelle Plattet will trade their hiking gear to embark on a cross-Europe bicycle trip from Bern, Switzerland to Kiev in the Ukraine some 2100 kilometers away to raise awareness for the long term effects of the Chernobyl incident and the ongoing emotional stresses that people endure even today, 20 years after the accident. “We both are adventurous in nature and have taken many adventures throughout our lives but we wanted to do a little more on this trip”, explains Christian.
Their trip will last about 24 days and cover Switzerland, Germany, Poland Czech Republic and The Ukraine and is sponsored in association with FOCCUS (FRIENDS OF CHERNOBYL CENTERS U.S., INC) a non-profit organization whose main goal is to raise awareness of the long term effects of the Chernobyl incident, which the UN describes as “the greatest environmental catastrophe in the history of humanity”. This extraordinary trip has two purposes: (1) to raise public awareness about the Chernobyl catastrophe in this 20th anniversary year and (2) to garner resources to support Community Centers serving thousands of people whose lives have been forever changed as a result of the Chernobyl accident.
What happened in Chernobyl, Ukraine?
The now inactive Chernobyl nuclear power plant is located in Chernobyl, Ukraine, an area bordered by Russia and Belarus. On April 26, 1986 a faulty monitoring procedure during a routine test caused an explosion and meltdown in one of the plant’s four reactors, spewing more than 200 times the amount of radiation released at Hiroshima and Nagasaki into the atmosphere. The resulting fire took more than 600,000 fire-fighters and emergency workers to extinguish. It took over two years to partially clean up the site to prevent further environmental contamination and radiation exposure.
The Chernobyl nuclear disaster, which contaminated 63,000 square miles of land, has affected more than seven million people in many ways. More than 350,000 people have been relocated from their homes and nearly 150,000 invalids are listed on the Chernobyl registry in Belarus, Russia and Ukraine. Christian and Emmanuelle have teamed up with FOCCUS who work directly within these communities, to inform the public that the Chernobyl accident is far from being over. One of the primary goals of FOCCUS is to strengthen recovery efforts of communities in Russia and Ukraine that have been severely affected by the Chernobyl nuclear accident and Christian and Emmanuelle hope to bring new light to the ongoing struggle of everyday life with the 2000 km campaign of hope.
How can you help?
As part of the “2000 km campaign of hope” their website www.2000k.soliloq.com was initiated to spread the word and educate the people of the ongoing problems of the Chernobyl accident. Supported by a fabulous gallery that will be updated day to day during the trip which allows the public to follow and send comments in real time during their 24 day journey. Plus you get a chance to see new photos and information on the road into the Chernobyl zone and all the stops in between.
The 2000 km campaign is a campaign for awareness therefore it is easy to get involved. Just send them a little support and inform yourself on the issue of Chernobyl at their website. This small creative act on your part will do much to promote a more humane and compassionate world not only for those affected by Chernobyl and for all of us who care about the world we live in. If you doubt this, please explore the web site www.2000k.soliloq.com as a first step in your commitment to this project.
The road is a long and winding path that starts within all of us and, although it will end in Kiev, we hope that it will live in your hearts forever.
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