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Know therefore and understand that from the going out of the word to restore and build Jerusalem to the coming of an anointed one, a prince, there shall be seven weeks. Then for sixty-two weeks it shall be built again with squares and moat, but in a troubled time. And after the sixty-two weeks, an anointed one shall be cut off and shall have nothing.
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A Matter of Life and Death: The Kingdom of Heaven is Near
"Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near." -Jesus Christ, Matthew 4:17 (NLT)
Young man: "I just found out my favorite college professor has cancer."
Old man: "I am so sorry to hear that. You know, I just spoke with my best friend from high school and learned he lost his brother, his mother, his sister-in-law, and his father–all in one year.
Life is so much more fragile than we realize. Life is so much shorter than we recognize. The kingdom of heaven is near.
Turn your heart toward God our Father.
While you still can."
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Jesus in the Old Testament (Part 2): Genesis 22
"You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me," Jesus Christ, John 5:39
In our last post we saw Jesus in the story of Joseph. Today we'll see Jesus in another Old Testament passage: the story of Abraham taking his son Isaac to sacrifice.
Read Genesis 22
Before Genesis 22, Abraham was last seen together with Isaac when he was celebrating Isaac's weaning. At that time Isaac was somewhere between three and five years old. Genesis 22 begins in verse one with the phrase "After these things . . ." So fast forward to when some say Isaac is now in his thirties. He's been the apple of his parent's eye for thirty or so years now and even as his name means laughter, he's provided laughter and joy to both Abraham and Sarah. Which as we'll see makes the next phrase in our story, God tested Abraham, just about as gut wrenching as you can imagine. Abraham is about to hear what to him must have seemed like a very strange request from the Lord. Continue reading
Jesus in the Old Testament (Part 1): Genesis 50:15-21
When Joseph's brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, "It may be that Joseph will hate us and pay us back for all the evil that we did to him." -Genesis 50:15
In last Saturday's post, Looking for the Living Among the Dead, we saw how Jesus talked to the two men on the road to Emmaus who thought He was dead. "…beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself." (Luke 24:27-34)
Here in Genesis we see what I believe is just one example of how Jesus is found in the writings of Moses and all the prophets. Perhaps Christ even shared something similar with the two on the road to Emmaus.
Joseph's Response to the Sins of His Brothers
Jacob, the father of Joseph and his brothers, has just passed away. The funeral is over, and the family is back at home in Egypt, trying to return to their normal routine. It's at this time, all the wrongs Joseph's brothers committed against Joseph, come flooding into their minds: they hated him because he was their father's favorite, they plotted to kill him, they tossed him into a cistern, they sold him into slavery, then they lied to their father and told him Joseph was dead.
And now Jacob is gone. And they think Joseph has just been waiting for the right time to settle the score. They think he's angry. They think he's ready for revenge. So they throw themselves down before Joseph, the powerful Prime Minister, and beg for his forgiveness. Continue reading
Why RISK Is Right
The following is an excerpt by David Platt. To read the full article click on the link: Why RISK Is Right.
In Matthew 13:44 Jesus tells his disciples, "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field."
I love this picture. Imagine walking in a field and stumbling upon a treasure that is more valuable than anything else you could work for or find in this life. It is more valuable than all you have now or will ever have in the future.
You look around and notice that no one else realizes the treasure is here, so you cover it up quickly and walk away, pretending you haven't seen anything. You go into town and begin to sell off all your possessions to have enough money to buy that field. The world thinks you're crazy. Continue reading


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Fond of Piloted Dualski, Tempo Duo or Tandem'Flex in winter, you miss a similar activity when the snow has melt…This lack will be filled thanks to the Cimgo.
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At the rear of the Cimgo, standing into skates, the pilot who followed a special training is in perfect position to face any hazard. He steers the front wheels using the inclinable handlebar.
On the front, the passenger is comfortably installed in a bucket seat.
If those are wide enough, most paths and trails will be accessible in Cimgo, even the most trial of those.
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You will share with your friends or your family great moments and unique feelings when riding down the forest or through fields.
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If you have a passion for working in the aged care sector, you must be prepared with the right skills for the job. For example, in Australia, you must take the relevant aged care courses in Melbourne. In fact, gaining an entry level in aged care sector requires a Federal police check and a valid First Aid certificate.
If you have a valid certificate in one of the aged care courses such as Certificate III or Certificate IV, you can easily secure a chance for employment in the sector. Here are some of the qualifications that you need before you can join the industry and work as an aged care service provider.
Certificate III in Aged Care
This qualification enables you to work as a caregiver for elderly people with various complex needs. The course is a requirement at entry level in the aged care sector. In some cases, you can find an employer that is willing to hire you even without the course, but you must register for it once you join.
The course is similar to Certificate III in home and community care. The courses prepare you to work in a residential aged care setup. Upon successful completion, you will acquire skills necessary for supporting elderly people in their homes, which requires a valid Certificate III in Home and Community Care. You can find more information regarding such courses from reliable providers of aged care courses in Melbourne.
Certificate IV in Aged Care
This course qualifies you to support the elderly with varying health conditions. In addition, the course prepares you to take up leadership or coordinator roles. It runs together with Certificate IV in Home and Community care. The courses are suitable for those who are already employed and want to build their experience and skills base. Upon successful completion from a reliable training organization, you can take up a leadership or management role in an aged care facility.
Diploma Courses
With basic skills to support the elderly, you can begin working as a caregiver, either in a facility or directly from homes. All the same, if you want to advance your career in the aged care sector, you can take your training a notch higher by enrolling for a diploma course. These courses are a continuation of the certificate courses except that they include concepts that are more detailed.
For example, you can choose to narrow down your services by concentrating in a given area such as leadership, training, or coordination. You can achieve your objectives in such areas by choosing a reliable aged care institution. In Melbourne, you can choose relevant aged care courses in Melbourne.
The demand for caregivers continues to grow. To get started, simply consult a reliable training body in your area. With relevant qualifications, you can make a rewarding career in the growing sector. The skills you require from the courses are transferable and applicable in a variety of areas. Besides, many aged care institutions offer flexible courses that you can attend full-time, part-time, based on your availability and schedule.


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Interdisciplinary Studies on Information Technology and Business (ISITB) is to provide an international forum for researchers and scientists to advance the knowledge and practice of all facets of business and Industrial administration regarding the information technology era. ISITBis designed to be read and writen by academics, scholars, advanced students, reflective practitioners and those seeking an update on current experience and future prospects in relation to contemporary information and communications technology themes.
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Bluewater Adventures Boat TripYeah, twice in a row I've been on a boat this week. But this time, it was an experience that was also much more intimately associated with what I do both professionally (as an scholar of environmental studies) and personally (I love nature adventures). A small number of local bloggers (myself included) were invited by the good folks of Bluewater Adventures on a short (3 hour) boat trip around Indian Arm, on the North Shore. This is not traditionally their route (as they travel to the Queen Charlotte Islands, coastal British Columbia and South East Alaska amongst other destinations), but they wanted to showcase what they do and I think I speak for everyone in saying that we had a fantastic time. As many of you know, I am a big fan of local businesses, particularly those that have overarching sustainability goals that are embedded in their day-to-day practices. Bluewater Adventures is the first carbon neutral eco-tourism adventure company (I know for a fact that they acquired their carbon offsets from Offsetters, a local Vancouver non-profit company that helps companies become carbon neutral by offsetting their emissions through donations to projects generally focused on carbon sequestration and/or other carbon minimization strategies).
I was kind of disappointed to hear that this local, environmentally-focused adventure travel company wasn't more well known in the local community, but I would like to believe that our coverage (Colleen's, Rebecca's, John's and mine) will help somewhat raise their profile, as the company is very much deserving of kudos, in no small part for their commitment to sustainability, carbon neutrality and eco-tourism. We boarded the Island Odyssey around 4:30pm at the municipal dock of Deep Cove (one of my absolute favorite destinations, as you may have read previously on my blog) and headed up Indian Arm. We toured the Indian Arm and were given an extensive descriptive tour of the beautiful surroundings we were witnessing. For wonderful photos of our adventure, check Rebecca's and John's Flickr streams. For me, this was also a bit of a lesson in history as Rebecca gave me a few tidbits here and there on the history of the region, particularly when we were crossing the area near Buntzen Lake, a hike I've wanted to do for years (maybe one of my readers/fellow bloggers would like to join me in a Buntzen Lake trip).
For pricing details and a thorough overview of bookings and spaces available in the 2009 calendar of BlueWater Adventures you can click here. Thanks for the invite and for the awesome tour!
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- Things I learned in my most recent trip to Victoria
- A quick trip to Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands – #sidneyshowcase #saltspringvisit
- Fort Langley Canada Day picnic and day trip with @GusF and @RussbyStarlite
- Wantsa Boat Cruise


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Paths of Holiness: Wisdom From Catherine of Siena. The book is the latest in its series, the Classic Wisdom Collection, an encounter with the spiritual masters of Catholic tradition. For its inspiration and entertainment value, the introduction by Sr. Lea Hill is worth the book. That makes the section "On Reconciliation" a real bonus. Part of Catherine's exhortation to Charles V, King of France, is quoted in "Weekly PauLine" on the right sidebar.
In the current socio-political climate, it should gives us pause. Last year it was moving to listen to three of our sisters—Elizabeth Borobia, Raymond Marie Gerard, and Sharon Anne Legere—tell of reconciliation retreats they had led in Boston parishes over the previous months. It's no secret that this archdiocese has had more than its share of crucifying incidents, so the healing has been all the more poignant.
Outreach was directed to those parishes that suffered either because of clergy sex abuse or parish mergers. The purpose was to bring people together around Luke's Gospel story of the resurrection appearance on the road to Emmaus (Lk. 24:13f., as it happens, this Sunday's selection). A multi-media experience, it led people to a personal and communal meeting with Christ in the Word and Eucharist. At one church, parishioners whom the sisters trained to give the mission with them later assumed leadership roles in the community that they hadn't had before. At another, one woman who had considered not attending said, "Now I understand what Church is really all about—not a building but a community."
Extending and expanding the reach of the missions was the book and media display that accompanied each one. The hunger for the Word of God awakened by the mission was fed there and facilitated other forms of inner healing. Quite a few said, "I will never read Scriptures the same way again."
Does such healing of individuals have a cosmic counterpart? Or does the pragmatic nature of "life in the real world" preclude this? Monday's edition of Ad Age Mediaworks studied the front page of a dozen U.S. newspapers that reported the death of Osama bin Laden. Headlines ranged from matter-of-fact announcements to vengeful, even crude, gloating. The most vitriolic appeared, not surprisingly, in New York. The display of sanctioned hatred, the dancing in the streets, stunned one Boston Globe letter writer into asking what had happened to "her" America.
No doubt most of us remember where we were on 9/11. What stayed with me was the Scripture from Mass the Thursday morning after that terrible Tuesday. Jesus' challenge in the Gospel reading from Luke was searing: "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you; bless those who curse you and pray for those who maltreat you." I felt "slapped on one cheek," not by al-Qaeda, but by Jesus, and I wasn't at all sure I wanted to "give him the other"! What in the name of God does this mean two days after my country was attacked? Our chaplain, too, found it hard to wrap his mind and heart around the passage. Sr. Elizabeth told me how several of our sisters in Latin America e-mailed her that they were praying that text with us. Clearly the Word was doing its job. Like Jacob wrestling with the messenger of God, we are meant to grapple with the message of God.
Now with the death of Public Enemy Number One, we have a chance to revisit that message—if we dare. I think we can, accompanied by the now Blessed John Paul II, in his encyclical, The Mercy of God (nn. 4-6).
We often see love and mercy as the opposite of justice. Actually, says John Paul, justice is fulfilled through mercy! He defines justice, not as the act of giving people what they deserve, but as faithfulness to who we are by restoring others to who they are meant to be. In Gospel-speak, that's summed up in one word: salvation. God isn't satisfied to leave us in our fallen condition; because of who he is—Love—he is driven to remake us in his image again. This is what grace—God in us—does. This is salvation.
Commenting on the story, John Paul recognizes that mercy doesn't ignore what went wrong or refuse to hold people accountable for their actions. Individuals and societies must be protected. We see that in his own life, when he visited his assailant in prison to extend his forgiveness. After that meeting, Mehmet Ali Acga remained behind bars, but to the extent that he accepted the forgiveness given to him, he was free.
There once was a violent man who was so committed to his own idea of God that he imprisoned men and women who refused to accept it and had them executed. What must it have been like to be the son or daughter, brother or sister, husband or wife of one of these martyrs, when Saul of Tarsus—later Paul the Apostle—flipped over to The Way, gave up his jihad, and started preaching on behalf of the God of those martyrs? The process of forgiveness became their journey, not just his, even after his conversion. Human nature being what it is, my guess is that his conversion actually made it harder. Remember the prodigal's big brother (Lk. 15:11f.).
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Justice is not done to families who lost loved ones, simply because a man has died. The world must protect itself against threats, but this is not the heart of justice. Neither is revenge. Justice will not be done until hearts are changed—"theirs" and "ours." A reductionist view of justice—giving people what they deserve—is a dead end. Deciding what people deserve varies, depending on which side of the fence they're on. Who gets to decide? The victor?
Joan of Arc led her army to victory, but wept at the deaths of France's enemies, because they died unreconciled to God, "unrestored" as John Paul's might have said. John Paul II, Antoinette Bosco, Corrie Ten Boom, the Amish community who reached out to the man who senselessly butchered its children, and Rwandans who now share the secret of inner healing with other Africans are just some of our world's contemporary icons of forgiveness. I was awed by comments of Harry Waizer reported in Monday's New York Times. The man had sustained third-degree burns in the World Trade Center, but when asked, he said he couldn't bring himself to rejoice over the death of yet another person (and he used that word), even if it was bin Laden.
The Passover ritual, which celebrates God's salvation of Israel out of slavery in Egypt, concludes with God's exhortation to pray for the Egyptians who had drowned in the process, since "no one shall celebrate the destruction of any of His human creations." Maybe, as pundit Jon Stewart confessed, it's too early and we're too close to be rational at this moment. Perhaps being rational is not where we need to be. We can start by being prayerful. That certainly is what Pope Benedict is recommending, seeing in this event a call to reflect on our responsibility to others and to God.
And this Friday, go to the movies. A new film, There Be Dragons, premieres in select cities.
From the Web site: "Roland Joffé, the director who brought us the highly acclaimed and deeply spiritual film The Mission has returned to his roots with the epic movie There Be Dragons, a powerful story of war, tragedy, love and redemption. Set during the turmoil of the Spanish Civil War [1930s], Dragons tells the story of two childhood friends who become separated during the political conflict to find themselves on opposite sides as war erupts.
"One chooses the path of peace and becomes a priest while the other chooses the life of a soldier driven by jealousy and revenge. Each will struggle to find the power of forgiveness over the forces that tore their lives and friendship apart."
The priest happens to be Josemaria Escrivá, the founder of Opus Dei. I attended the pre-screening last fall, and like several in the audience, could not have definitively told you what the movie was primarily about. I understand that some improvements have been made, but I haven't viewed the finished product yet.
The cinematography is worthy of a Joffé film and vividly portrays the violence of the age. For that reason it is by no means a film for children. I found the fiction a little too unconvincing, yet was convicted by the message. It is less a film about Escrivá—in fact, it is no longer being billed as such—than a portrayal of the destructiveness of vengeance and the healing power of reconciliation. Definitely worth seeing and absorbing.
"I think Roland's message is a lesson in how we can go beyond the ego, transcend the human flaws that we all live with and threaten to imprison us. I think it's about how can we do that not just as people, but as societies" Actor Charlie Cox (Escrivá).
Prayer for World Leaders
God our Father, through the intercession of Blessed John Paul, grant the leaders of nations a clear vision of the dignity of all peoples and a commitment to seek the well-being of all. Give our world leaders the perseverance needed to work through the complex issues of governance. Bless them with integrity of thought, word, and deed so that their efforts will always flow from your plan of justice and mercy. Protect them in times of danger. Comfort them in times of discouragement.
May Blessed John Paul's example inspire them to solidarity with the poor and working people, and to a tempering of their power and influence with true compassion. Amen.
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WHEN interviewing British actor Rachel Weisz, it becomes immediately apparent she doesn't like the situation much. In fact, judging from her clipped answers (which are still unfailingly polite, in that very British way), one could suggest she'd rather stick pins in her eyes. Repeatedly.
She's not being rude; it's just that she's perfected the art of keeping journalists at arm's length, and clearly doesn't suffer fools. Since we're both expats, I feebly try to lighten the mood by asking how she finds living in New York (where she shares an East Village apartment with her fiancé, director Darren Aronofsky, 40, and their son, Henry, 3), commenting that, on first impression, she appears the quintessential Londoner.
"Well, you seem very Australian," she darts back. Right. Well spotted. Moving on, then.
I meet up with Weisz, 39, on the posh Upper East Side, an appropriate location given she looks like one of the many stylish young women who populate the area. In person, she's stunning – with a classic Audrey Hepburn aura about her – and somehow manages to make jeans, boots and a blazer look haute couture.
You can understand why she was chosen to be the face of Burberry and why designer Narciso Rodriguez considers her his muse. She's something of a thinking man's sex symbol.
Still, you almost get the feeling Weisz finds the business of celebrity somewhat ludicrous. That, if she could just act and do without all of this other stuff, she'd be happy. "I'm actively not interested in (fame)," she asserts.
Lucky, then, we're here to talk about her latest project, the film adaptation of Alice Sebold's novel The Lovely Bones, directed by The Lord of the Rings' Peter Jackson. Published in 2002, Sebold's tale of 14-year-old Susie Salmon – who's raped and murdered, and then watches on from after-life limbo as her family deals with the grief – was an instant bestseller.
I loved the book and wept at its conclusion, so I was very much looking forward to seeing the film. If only I'd been able; there were no advance screenings for the press. Earlier, a publicist cornered me and asked whether I'd "read the book". Well, yes, back in 2002.
"Oh, good," he exhaled, with a palpable sigh of relief. He then consulted his clipboard and placed a tick next to my name. (There was a smattering of crosses next to others.)
Nevertheless, you wouldn't think a masterful director such as Jackson could go wrong with The Lovely Bones.
With a cast including 15-year-old Saoirse Ronan (who was nominated for an Academy Award for Atonement in 2008), Mark Wahlberg and Susan Sarandon, and a narrative swaying between reality and fantasy, it seems a perfect vehicle for him.
Weisz, who plays Susie's mother, Abigail, says she was "the only person on the planet who hadn't read the book" prior to snagging the role.
"But then I read it and re-read it," she says. "And it really is a great story. You can see why so many people were drawn to it."
As a parent herself, isn't the subject matter her worst nightmare? Weisz pauses, then looks at me with the slightest hint of disdain. "Yeah," she says, sighing. "But, as an actor, it's your job to dream up things, to make-believe a lot. It wasn't a fun thing to imagine, but it's something that's happened to parents, so it can happen – it's a possibility."
The actor started out on stage and in small indie films. Starring in acclaimed director Michael Winterbottom's I Want You in 1998 was a turning point.
"I loved that experience. It confirmed for me that acting was what I wanted to do," she says. "I think three people saw it, but it was wonderful for me."
Given her penchant for smaller films, it's ironic that her big break came in 1999's The Mummy, a fantasy blockbuster. (She declined to appear in the latest instalment of the franchise so she could do The Lovely Bones.)
Weisz then gained more exposure by starring opposite Hugh Grant and Toni Collette in About a Boy, before her breakout role in The Constant Gardener earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2006.
Acting, she says, keeps her sane. "If I didn't act, I'd be a nutcase. Some people have to do it. They have a lot of emotion they have to get out."
As a child, she says she was a "dreamer", the type of kid you'd find climbing trees and sitting in them for hours, making up stories. "I was very spaced out," she says. "But I loved movies, I loved plays and I loved stories. When I was in the audience at the cinema, I wanted to be on the other side… up there, telling the story."
Weisz grew up in London, the daughter of an Austrian/Hungarian couple who had fled with their families to England during World War II. She feels being the child of immigrant parents helped her survive when she was sent to boarding school.
"My home wasn't really an English home. It was more Austrian/Hungarian," she says. "That probably helped me fit in anywhere, because I learnt to go out into the world and be English, when my home wasn't English. I think having immigrant parents can make you very adaptable."
Her parents weren't overly thrilled that she decided to pursue acting. "I wouldn't say they massively encouraged it," she says.
"But, with time, they were sort of all right with it. They were the kind of people who were like, 'You have to go to college first and get a degree.' I was brainwashed into thinking that was the way forward and I obeyed politely."
Indeed, Weisz found herself at Cambridge University studying English. But her passion for acting couldn't be stymied and, while there, she and friends founded a theatre troupe, Cambridge Talking Tongues.
"It was good times, and innocent times," she says. "It was pure, idealistic, naive and creative."
It wasn't some student flight of fancy, either. The company won an award at the prestigious Edinburgh Festival, and Weisz knew performance was her destiny.
She says she became obsessed with acting. "I can be obsessive about a lot of things, but definitely about my work," she says.
"I become very involved and immersed in it. I can fixate on anything, and I'm a hard worker. I want everything to be right. If it's not, I blame the director."
Aronofsky, the director behind Requiem For a Dream and The Wrestler, directed Weisz in The Fountain, where she starred opposite Hugh Jackman ("One of the loveliest men alive, right?").
She found being directed by her other half enriching and, for the first time today, displays an excitable exuberance. "I loved it," she beams. "To see someone be really good at something is sexy. It's lovely to see how talented he is at work."
Was it easy to separate the personal and the professional? "He was so busy when he was at work, he only had time to be the director,:" she says.
"He didn't have time to be my boyfriend."
The couple's son, Henry, was born the same year she won her Academy Award. When asked about the win, she claims she can't remember much. "My son was born in 2006, so it must have been then," she says with a laugh.
"It was bizarre, because I was seven months pregnant, so the whole experience was bonkers. (Winning is) surreal, it's as if it isn't really happening to you… it's very out of body. Anyway, it takes a while for it to sink in. Ask me in another decade."
It's fair to say motherhood has changed her life. "My family are my greatest joys," she says.
"People tell you about motherhood and you think, yeah, yeah, whatever. But it's something you have to experience for yourself to know what it is. It's impossible to talk about it in any sensible way without sounding ridiculous. It's a tremendous experience."
Henry is starting to catch on to what his mother does for a living. Recently, she finished a stint onstage in London, starring as Blanche DuBois in Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire ("The greatest role I've ever played. The most satisfaction I've ever had").
"His dad brought him in after a matinee to watch the curtain call and he figured out bowing and getting claps," she says. "So, yesterday, he put on his policeman's outfit and bowed. That was the show."
It's somewhat surprising, then, that Weisz isn't keen for her son to follow her into a career she has so loved. "I hope he's not an actor – I'd dissuade him as hard as I could," she declares.
"I say to people, 'If there's anything else you can think of doing, you should that,' purely because the success level is so low. It's very hard. The odds are so against you."
Asked if she plans to have more children, she grimaces just a little. "I don't know. Not right now," she says.
"I'm very busy and there's so much I want to do. I feel I'm just getting going."
The Lovely Bones is in cinemas December 26
Originally published as Rachel Weisz doesn't suffer fools


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DLSP First XV
A word from our
The 2000/2001 Season
is now well under way and the objective has been to look at as many
players as possible with a few to finalising a strong squad fro our
second season in the AIB League First Division. While results to
date have been mixed, it is fair to say that all the players have
benefited from the experience of competing for places in the senior
squad and hopefully it will stand to us throughout the AIB League.
Undoubtedly, the
success of any team in the AIB League is heavy influenced by the
strength of the squad available, hence our desire to give as many
players as possible competitive senior team experience. Our
objective for the coming season must to build on the tremendous
success of last season and endeavour to consolidate our position
among Ireland's elite clubs.
as in previous
years, it behoves me to express my thanks to the non-playing members
of the club, those who do not take the field at the weekend but in
various different ways give as much to the club, if not more, than
any of the playing panel. To the committees, ground staff, bar
staff, team coaches and managers, referees and all others, thank you
in advance for your help this season.
I trust that
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Have you met Auston Matthews? No, that first name isn't spelled incorrectly, and no, that's not a millennial car salesman's name (none that I know). He's actually a pretty solid hockey player – US born, US bred – with a good bit of international hockey experience even at the young age of 18.
He grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona where his favorite player was Shane Doan. Yes, Coyotes fans exist, and the team has existed long enough that the impact is fully realized in this 6'2″ multi World Junior Champ.


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Three New Gibson 2016 Models
Welcoming back some old favourites
The launch of the Gibson 2016 range has brought with it a number of surprises. The new two-tiered approach, covering traditional and high performance models, has been well received, giving players the option of buying a new model with or without the extra frippery like e-tuning systems. But its the return of three old favourites which caught our eye. Every new Gibson line-up will have a host of Les Pauls and SGs, but it's in 2016 that we've seen the return of the Flying V, the Explorer and the Firebird. Here we take a look at these three new Gibson 2016 models, and outline why we're pleased they've returned to the fold.
Flying V
Starting with perhaps the most recognisable of the three, the Flying V is a genuine, bona fide guitar legend. Initially launched in 1958, the V is easily one of the most distinctive electric guitar shapes out there. Nowadays, it's seen as a mainstay of the world's of rock and metal, but in 1958 it was introduced simply because it had a futuristic vibe unlike anything else available at the time. Aside from the obviously unique body shape, it incorporated a few design traits so the tone didn't suffer as a result of the oddly shaped slab of wood, notably the headstock being pinned back at a 17 degree angle and the placing of its pickups as close to the centre of the body as possible.
Initially, the public rejected the Flying V and it wasn't until 1967 that the guitar was reissued with a new pickguard and stopbar tailpiece. Ever since, it has cemented its place at the heart of Gibson's range. Players from plenty of different genres have grown to love the famous V, notably Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen, who recorded Hot For Teacher using one.
The 2016 model differs slightly from the original versions. Whereas the early models favoured a wood called korina, the new models use tried and tested mahogany for the body and neck. The headstock angle remains, while pickups come in the form of a '57 Classic and Burstbucker 3. The new model doesn't feature a pickguard, giving it a raw and ready appearance, while the classic ebony or wine red finishes hark back to the classic Vs of old. The High Performance version keeps these features while also offering the G-Force tuning system and a zero-style nut, as seen on the 2015 Gibsons.
Also returning in 2016 is the Gibson Explorer. Again, this is one of the more distinctive guitars you'll find, made famous by players like James Hetfield of Metallica and Bill Kelliher of Mastodon (although, as a disclaimer, Hetfield's was actually produced by ESP…) As you can probably tell from the two names listed there, this is a guitar shape which is closely associated with heavy metal. It is unlikely to be found strapped around a neck of a cutesy indie singer.
The Explorer shape was launched alongside the Flying V in 1958, but suffered the same lack of love as its pointy brethren. Gibson discontinued the guitar in 1963, but brought it back into the line up in 1976 when it saw guitars from other manufacturers enjoying success using the same body shape thereafter.
The 2016 variants, reissues of the 1976 version, stick rigidly to the design principles of the original models. It's a thick slab of mahogany, with two super-high output ceramic pickups which make it perfect for heavy rock and metal. Again, there are two versions; the Traditional model is stripped back and ready to rock, while the High Performance version includes all the trimmings for the pro player, along with a Gibson hard case.
The Gibson Firebird is another interesting guitar making a return this year. Launched in 1963, the Firebird marked Gibson's attempt to change public opinion of it back in the day. After initial success with the Les Paul, it saw Fender race ahead in the bid for popularity at the time. In an effort to reverse the trend, Gibson hired a respected automotive designer to come in and suggest some changes. Ray Dietrich's approach was effectively to take the Explorer body shape, tone down some of the sharp edges and turn everything backwards that could feasibly be turned backwards. What Gibson got was a solid body guitar with rounder corners akin to car tail fins from the 50s, a reverse headstock with 'banjo' style tuners and a couple of mini-humbuckers to provide the power. Not averse to pickguard etchings, the Firebird also featured a natty outline drawing of a pretty badass looking bird to top things off. The Firebird also featured a neck-through body design, meaning the wood from the neck continued right down to the base of the guitar, giving it extra sustain and rigidity.
The 2016 versions of the Firebird come in, yep, you guessed it, Traditional and High Performance versions. Both feature the standard specs we've outlined above, with the Traditional model favouring gearless Steinberger tuning keys in place of the High Performance's G-Force system. And, to keep a nod to the model's heritage, both come in the classic vintage sunburst finish.
Overall, it's great to see these new models re-join the party. There's always been a place for guitars which don't fit the mould (or the hard-case) and these guitars are great for players looking to step away from the obvious Strat/Tele/Les Paul/SG route. The Flying V and Explorer models are perfect for players of heavier styles and will deliver tonal performance and durability in spades, while the Firebird is slightly more esoteric, likely to find favour more with players of country and blues styles.
Check out a full range of Gibson Electric Guitars over at the Dawsons website.


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Juniors U12
Teesdale Athletic Club Juniors U12 group is for boys and girls aged between 8 and 11 year olds. Members of this group participate in the various different track and field disciplines of athletics. All activities are adapted to suit the abilities and ages of the children, using all modified equipment.
Training sessions take place on a Tuesday evening at he leisure centre in Barnard Castle on Tuesday between 4:45p, tp 6pm during school term time. During the summer months (April - October) weather permitting we use the track and fields at Teesdale School, still meeting in the reception area at Teesdale Leisure Centre. Sessions consist of a group warm up, which is usually a game which appropriately warms the children up for the activities involved within the session. The group is then split into smaller groups (usually based around the ability levels) to try a running, jumping, throwing or general fitness activity. The session is then ended with a cool down.
Each session is structured around the AVIVA Athletics 365 awards programme. Athletics 365 is a multi-event, young people development programme, which introduces athletes to the fundamental skills of athletics (vital to every sport). It is aimed predominantly at 8 to 15 year olds, but the resources can easily be adapted for use with younger athletes. Athletics 365 focuses not only on how fast someone runs or how far someone jumps or throws but also, more importantly, on developing the technical skills ('how' to run, jump and throw) required to perform at full potential and move like a champion. In addition to technical skills, Athletics 365 also looks at an athlete's physical, mental and emotional development, as well as their lifestyle and social development.
The Athletics 365 programme is broken down into nine progressive stages. Each stage provides athletes with new and progressively more difficult challenges appropriate to their stage of development. Athletics 365 encourages athletes to learn all the skills and events of athletics, and reinforces the importance of a good all round skill base. The stages can be seen as similar to progression in other sports, such as the martial arts 'belt system.' Through Athletics 365, England Athletics believe young people will develop the skills and confidence to excel in life; not only in athletics, but in other sports and other life pursuits, (UK England Athletics, 2013).
For more information, come along and see us at one of our training sessions or contact the Group Leader listed below.
|Juniors U12
|8 to 11 year olds
|From 4:45pm to 6pm
|Teesdale Sports Centre
|Donna Hawcroft
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