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Everything is bigger in Australia. Oversized fruit sculptures greet visitors in tropical whistle-stops. The longest (the only?) dingo fence in the world stretches 5,614 kilometres across three states. In Australia, even the sky feels wider. But if you want to truly experience the epic vastness of the Great Aussie Outback, there's just one way to do it: locate an all-terrain vehicle, find a local who knows what they're doing, and drive. In other words, an Overland tour.
Hit the road with us and explore national parks and deserted beaches, mingle with residents in subterranean mining outposts and pubs, learn the stories of the land from its First People, and bunk down in bush swags on starry cattle stations like a real life drover. We may start and end in capital cities, but on an Aussie Overland tour, it's all about what happens in between.
Our Overland tours in Australia
10 Days From $1,465
Soak up the laidback lifestyle on Australia's West Coast from Perth to Broome. From...
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Set out on a camping safari through captivating Kakadu National Park. Experience the...
7 Days From $795
Journey through Australia's outback wonders on a seven-day adventure into the Red...
22 Days From $3,095
The Aussie outback is calling on this awesome 4x4 tour of Western Australia and the...
17 Days From $2,875
Travel through Australia's amazing Top End, Red Centre, Oodnadatta Track and famou...
6 Days From $770
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Western Australia's remote south-west coast...
10 Days From $1,318
Soak up the laid-back lifestyle of Australia's West Coast. From isolated beaches and...
9 Days From $1,305
Traverse the map of Australia from Perth to Adelaide on a wildlife adventure trip...
4 Days From $870
Explore Kata Tjuta, be captivated by an Uluru sunset, walk through Kings Canyon and...
7 Days From $715
Journey from the Red Centre to Adelaide. Watch the sun set over Uluru, trek through...
7 Days From $715
This is the ideal short trip for those wanting to experience the Australian Outback in...
10 Days From $1,895
Embark on an eye-opening journey across Australia's rugged Top End, from balmy Darwin...
22 Days From $3,655
Discover the wild heart of the Australian Outback through the rugged Kimberleys and...
13 Days From $3,345
Go off-road and experience the rugged gorges, serene pools, cascading waterfalls and...
13 Days From $2,940
Go off-road and experience the rugged gorges, serene pools, cascading waterfalls and...
12 Days From $3,795
Discover the serene shorelines of Broome, the freshwater swimming holes of Karijini...
15 Days From $4,190
10 Days From $1,385
Explore the southern map of Australia from Adelaide to Perth on a wildlife adventure...
7 Days From $1,135
Get a fix of tropical Australia in Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands, then hit the...
7 Days From $1,135
This Rock to Reef is tailored for those people wanting to get off the beaten track and...
4 Days From $720
Explore Kata Tjuta, be captivated by an Uluru sunset, walk through Kings Canyon and te...
4 Days From $870
Explore Kata Tjuta, be captivated by an Uluru sunset, walk through Kings Canyon and...
4 Days From $720
Explore Kata Tjuta, be captivated by an Uluru sunset, walk through Kings Canyon, and...
9 Days From $2,490
Enjoy this slow-paced journey from Australia's tropical Top End, to the Red Centre and...
10 Days From $1,467
Travel on an epic 4x4 tour from the glistening beaches of Broome, across the wild...
11 Days From $1,305
Travel through Australia's amazing Red Centre, Oodnadatta Track and famou Great Ocean...
12 Days From $2,775
Head underground in Tunnel Creek, take a shower beneath Manning Falls, camp beside a...
12 Days From $2,445
Head underground in Tunnel Creek, take a shower beneath Manning Falls, camp beside a...
15 Days From $4,190
9 Days From $2,495
Journey from outback Alice Springs via Uluru, Kings Canyon, Litchfield and Kakadu to...
9 Days From $2,495
Journey from outback Alice Springs via Uluru, Kings Canyon, Litchfield and Kakadu to...
11 Days From $2,570
Journey from outback Alice Springs via Uluru, Kings Canyon, Litchfield, Arnhem Land,...
11 Days From $2,570
Journey from outback Alice Springs via Uluru, Kings Canyon, Litchfield, Arnhem Land,...
11 Days From $2,570
Journey from lush Darwin via Litchfield, Arnhem Land, Kakadu and Katherine to Uluru,...
11 Days From $1,195
Travel through Australia's amazing Red Centre, Oodnadatta Track and famou Great Ocean...
15 Days From $3,705
15 Days From $3,705
6 Days From $770
South Australia's Eyre Peninsula is one of the undisputed most beautiful coastal...
9 Days From $1,220
Experience the Australian Outback and the pristine delights of Kangaroo Island. Visit...
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Experience the Australian Outback and the pristine delights of Kangaroo Island. Visit...
Australia Overland FAQs
On an Australia Overland tour you're accompanied by a local leader who is also your driver, taking you from start to finish in a specialised vehicle. They're there to organise logistics, keep you safe and make sure you have the best time ever. While not being guides in the traditional sense, our Aussie leaders have a broad general knowledge of the areas visited, are full of tips for places to eat and things to see, and will introduce you to our mates along the road. They'll also oversee cooking and setup of the camp each night (although we ask passengers to help out too). When visiting Indigenous communities and sites, such as Uluru, we draw on the expertise of local Aboriginal guides, who share insight into their culture, history and connection to land.
You'll be part of a group of maximum 24 people of all ages and nationalities, from all walks of life. That's what overland travel is all about: sharing experiences with like-minded adventurers from around the world. Be prepared to spend a lot of time with each other and to make some new friends.
To explore the Aussie Outback, you can't use just any old car. Intrepid's Overland vehicles are built for going long distances and navigating rough, off-road terrain. We use different vehicles depending on your trip route, style and group size – sometimes trucks, sometimes minivans and sometimes 4x4s. Vehicles are designed to be self-sufficient, carrying everything you need right down to the tents for your campsite.
In the summer, extreme heat can put pressure on the vehicle's air conditioning unit, so please be prepared for some potential discomfort. The roads can also be pretty bumpy at times.
Overlanding is not your typical touring experience; the best thing is to treat it all as part of the adventure. Sometimes conditions can be tough on vehicles, and while we fastidiously service our trucks, the occasional breakdown may happen (don't worry, your leader is well trained to deal with these situations). Also, in wet weather, there may be times when we have to take alternative routes, which can mean longer travel times.
Australia is a big place – like, huge. Overland tours involve a lot of time on the road covering long distances, and sometimes the landscape can be pretty barren, so bring a book or some tunes to keep you company. Some days we'll drive for five, six, even nine hours at a time, although we always take regular breaks. Some mornings we get started at the crack of dawn to avoid the heat. Check the itineraries on our website for an approximate breakdown of drive times for each trip.
The style of accommodation depends on the adventure you choose. Sometimes you'll stay in hostels (in multishare, mixed-gender rooms with shared facilities), but a lot of the time you'll be camping. That can mean staying in cabins or at permanent campsites in furnished twin-share tents, or bunking down in a swag on a cattle station or farm in the middle of the bush. Swags are Aussie bed rolls made from sturdy canvas; sleeping in one is a true Outback experience. We also carry two-person pop-up dome tents with us. All this is provided, but you'll need to bring your own sleeping bag, and on some trips, a pillow as well.
Campsites facilities vary, but at times can be very basic. Sometimes the showers are cold, and some toilets are of the drop variety. You'll be expected to help with chores and set up your swag each night (don't worry, your leader will show you how). On some trips you'll have the option to book Basix or Original-standard camping. If you choose the latter, you'll experience a higher level of accommodation when and where available.
On an Overland tour, you're more than just a passenger – you're part of a team. On most trips we ask you to pitch in with preparing meals, cleaning dishes, collecting firewood and setting up/packing down the camp every day, no matter the weather conditions. Your leader will help delegate duties and spread the load around. Please come prepared to roll up your sleeves and pull your weight – it's all part of the fun!
On most days, breakfasts, lunches and dinners are included. Meals are prepared by your leader, although we ask you to help out with some basic cooking and washing up; most people agree this helps you feel like less of a tourist and more of an explorer. Due to the nature of the trips, food is basic, but plentiful. If you have any allergies or dietary requirements you must inform us (or your agent) at the time of booking, as all ingredients are purchased before we hit the road. When meals aren't included, your leader will be able to recommend some affordable and delicious local restaurants.
While we stick to the planned itineraries where we can, overland travel – especially in the Outback – is unpredictable. Inclement weather, flooding, Indigenous community closures or mechanical issues can affect the running of your trip. In those cases, there are plenty of other tried-and-true routes we can take. An open mind and sense of flexibility are key to enjoying your adventure.
Optional activities are dispersed throughout most of the itineraries. These can be very popular and in many cases sell out in advance, so it's best to reserve certain activities – like swimming with whale sharks on the West Coast or sunset camel rides in the Red Centre – at the time of booking. Ask us for the details of the activity provider. Other activities – like scenic flights – are always booked on the ground with your leader.
One of the great things about an Overland tour is that many things are built into the cost of the trip – accommodation, transport, hikes, entrance to national parks and most meals. You will, however, need your own financial supply for optional activities, personal shopping, drinks, laundry, leader tip and some meals, so please factor this into your budget. We make regular stops at ATMs along the way. Make sure you read your Essential Trip Information carefully so you know what's included.
In Australia many of our Overland tours are physically demanding. Not only will you need to be prepared for long travel days, bumpy roads and very hot conditions, but you'll be participating in regular activities and hikes, some of them strenuous (especially in the summer heat). On some tours the adventure is turned up to max – you'll be walking on rocky creek beds, scrambling over large boulders, wading through water, or climbing in and out of steep gorges. On these trips you'll need a high standard of fitness. You'll also need to be physically able to help with camp chores and to climb up and down the steps of the vehicle 8-10 times a day. To choose a trip that suits your fitness level, please look carefully at the physical ratings and daily walking times in the itineraries on our website.
When overlanding in Australia, pack only the bare essentials. Space is limited and vehicles are subject to strict gross weight laws, so you'll need to a medium-sized backpack or soft bag weighing an absolute max of 15 kilograms (and on 4WD trips, 10 kilograms). You'll also need a daypack to keep your water bottle, camera, torch and other personal items.
The clothing and equipment required will depend on the time of year. Even in summer it can be freezing at night, especially in the Outback, so layers are essential. Bring sun protection, comfortable, durable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty (they will get dirty!) and sturdy walking shoes for hiking. We'll supply the camping gear, including a basic ground mat, but you'll need to bring your own sleeping bag (on some tours this is available for hire or purchase, but not on others). For more information about what to bring, check the Essential Trip Information.
Meet some of the crew
On an Overland tour, you want someone behind the wheel (and out in the world) who knows what's going on. Well, that's our leaders – born and raised locals who know the lay of the land inside out. In Australia, our leaders are also drivers, so all have undergone rigorous safety and basic mechanical training before they hit the road. They'll take care of you, introduce you to some locals, manage the trip logistics and make sure you have the best adventure ever. Ready to meet them?
Ross Poyser
"Soon after a six-month trip down the West Coast of Australia in 2013, I knew there was more to life than office work. A friend of mine suggested I would make a great tour guide, so here I am in Alice Springs together with my wife of 37 years, and enjoying every tour I lead."
Luke I.
"A question I am often asked is, 'Don't you get sick of doing the same tour over and over?' to which my reply is generally something like, 'I would get sick of the same four walls of an office every day, but I get to wake up in a different place each morning and visit some of the most beautiful places on the planet!'"
Traveller reviews
Adelaide to Alice Springs Overland, September 2018
Danielle Howard
This was an amazing experience. I will have memories that will last a lifetime. It is the true way to see Australia while letting someone else take care of the driving (and cooking).
Review submitted 24 Sep 2018
Red Centre Adventure , September 2018
Kristopher Swanson
Great guides. Beautiful scenery. Fun atmosphere. The bigger the group the less chance to see animals.
Review submitted 19 Sep 2018
Adelaide to Alice Springs Overland, August 2018
Karen Spencer-Craig
A great way to see the real outback with knowledgeable guides. Got to see things that large buses couldn't get to. Liked the opportunities given to explore areas and experience a wide variety of activities such as sunrise and sunset at Uluru. Truly amazing trip.
Review submitted 11 Sep 2018
Perth to Broome Overland, August 2018
Carlos Castillo
Western Au is a unique place, if you looking for a unique experience in nature, this tour is a must.
Review submitted 08 Sep 2018
Broome to Perth Overland, August 2018
Kim Patterson
This is a wonderful opportunity to incorporate exercise with beautiful environments. The scenery is stunning. Come prepared with good hiking shoes; swim in every waterhole; embrace the spirit of this country every chance you get. A good head torch is useful. Pack light but make sure you have layers to add in the evening, a beanie and warm sleeping bag.
Review submitted 07 Sep 2018
Perth to Broome Overland, August 2018
Belinda Murphy
A great Australian holiday where you experience an active, adventurous, and memorable 3 weeks. Sharing "Australiana" with others is contagious & fun.
Review submitted 06 Sep 2018
Kimberley Trail Broome to Darwin , August 2018
Allen Smyth
Fantastic trip, wonderful sights and experiences - just don't book through Intrepid
Review submitted 05 Sep 2018
Wild Kimberley Overland , August 2018
Christine Potter
Although you travel a long way on this trip the guides are clever in stopping by some interesting aspects along the way to give your legs a rest. The itinerary is well planned to cover a range of interests
Review submitted 05 Sep 2018
Wild Kimberley Overland , August 2018
Diana Wood
This was a great way to see a very remote and beautiful part of Australia. The Bungle Bungle campsite was my favourite with fantastic sunset views of the mountains.
Review submitted 05 Sep 2018
Kimberley Trail Broome to Darwin , August 2018
Overall trip was enjoyable with my highlights being Bungle Bungles, Zebedee Springs, Katherine Gorge, Lake Argyle. We had two exceptional guides - Jacob and Marjorie - and luckily, a very cohesive group who coped with cramped trucking conditions on our fully booked tour. Best tips: trekking poles for older travellers , Vicks Vapour inhaler to ward of unpleasant (bush toilet) smells.
Review submitted 01 Sep 2018
Kakadu, Katherine & Litchfield Adventure, August 2018
Richard Stirling
Great trip with excellent mix of unique Australian sights (animals, birds, landscapes, people) & informative of & sensitive to Aboriginal culture. Good options for active & less able.
Review submitted 31 Aug 2018
Kakadu, Katherine & Litchfield Adventure, July 2018
Sally Grayson
Good overview of the top end of NT.
Review submitted 31 Aug 2018
Broome to Perth Overland, August 2018
James Grayson
A great trip to see the north west of Australia. Be prepared for long days and wonderful scenery and experiences. A decent headlamp,makes a difference when camping.
Review submitted 31 Aug 2018
4WD Darwin to Broome Overland , July 2018
Lynette Bouvier
We are both fitter, stronger and more energised at the end of the trip. It certainly isn't a "relax" type holiday, but a 'get up and go' type of experience. This was just what we wanted. Seems to attract like-minded people and not age-ist. So much fun, lots of laughs and no pressure if you can't quite do all the physically challenging gorge experiences.
Review submitted 30 Aug 2018
Broome to Perth Overland, July 2018
Lynette Bouvier
It was an outstanding trip. I feel fitter and more energised at this end of my holiday! Great people were on our trip which made it so much fun. The leader really helped this dynamic and it didn't take long (despite a wide age range from 18 to 65+) for us to have connections and feel comfortable. BEAUTIFUL scenery and fabulous activities
Review submitted 30 Aug 2018
Adelaide to Alice Springs Overland, August 2018
Wendy Farthing
This is a great trip for those wanting to discover the true heart of Australia. You can sleep in a swag by the fire as the drovers did taking in the beautiful star spangled heavens while learning some Australian history and meeting the distinctive fauna - kangaroos, dingoes, wedge tailed eagles.
Review submitted 28 Aug 2018
Adelaide to Alice Springs Overland, August 2018
Samantha Farthing
This trip is a great way to see the Aussie Outback, and takes you to some of the Red Centre's most amazing sites. There is a lot of driving involved, but there are many stops along the way to break it up so it doesn't feel so much. Our guide, Keith, was fantastic and knowledgeable, and always did his best to make sure we were comfortable and got the most out of the trip.
Review submitted 27 Aug 2018
Broome to Perth Overland, August 2018
Claire Lambert
This trip was a fantastic way to see Western Australia on a budget. We covered a lot of ground and had a great time. Pack light and embrace the lack of phone service!
Review submitted 26 Aug 2018
Broome to Perth Overland, July 2018
Evelyne Frei
An ideal tour to get a taster of wonderful WA! The age-mixed, easy-going group as well as the passionate and knowledgeable group leader (keen on sharing some hidden gems here and there and cooking most delicious food daily) contributed to this unforgettable adventure of a life-time.
Review submitted 25 Aug 2018
4WD Darwin to Broome Overland , August 2018
Thuy LUONG
For the one who love adventure and of course natural landscape. With Intrepid, you got a chance to meet different people around the world. By meeting them, you would learn different culture and could be good friends.
Review submitted 19 Aug 2018
Perth to Broome Overland, July 2018
Amy Wakem
Excellent tour, a good mix of driving and activities. So much to see in WA and NT. It's a great part of the world and the tour is a good way to see some of the best parts.
Review submitted 17 Aug 2018
Perth to Broome Overland, July 2018
Caroline Greene
Bring fewer clothes.
Review submitted 17 Aug 2018
Red Centre Adventure , August 2018
Amélie Margueritte
It is a very good trip, our guide maddy was excellent and managed everything perfectly. The itinerary was very good as well, we totally recommend this tour. The distances are long but it is worth it.
Review submitted 13 Aug 2018
Broome to Perth Overland, July 2018
Tiina Turk
Excellent preparation and perfect execution!
Review submitted 10 Aug 2018
Perth to Broome Overland, June 2018
Jamie McColl
Incredible trip, couldn't recommend it highly enough. A huge variety of activities through the 10 days on the road. Great way to see the West Coast and make friends at the same time!
Review submitted 05 Aug 2018
Red Centre Adventure , July 2018
catherine davis
The Red Centre Adventure was a wonderful way to see the area as a single traveller. With a well-organised itinerary and wonderful guide, Joe, I couldn't have asked for a much better camping experience. I saw so much during the tour and really enjoyed learning about the history and culture of the area as well as seeing the amazing sites. I'm glad I chose to see more of the area than just Uluru as it's beautiful.
Review submitted 30 Jul 2018
Adelaide to Alice Springs Overland, July 2018
Marco De Cristofaro
Partecipate actively to the travel community, it will increase your positive vibes and it will make you feel part of an unforgettable experience. Every feeling will be more authentic, if you share it with a bunch of beautiful people :)
Review submitted 27 Jul 2018
4WD Darwin to Broome Overland , July 2018
Penelope Irvine
Our previous trip the Inca Trail was so good we decided to use Intrepid for the north west Australia experience.
Review submitted 22 Jul 2018
Kakadu, Katherine & Litchfield Adventure, July 2018
Kylie Kuiper
A great trip to see some of this part of the NT. Suitable for all travellers, including solos - don't be put off travelling by yourself. There are long days and early starts, but they are so worth it! Great campsites with everything you require and a fabulous tour leader, Gordon. Well worth doing - I didn't want to leave!
Review submitted 21 Jul 2018
Broome to Perth Overland, July 2018
Laura Geary
I really enjoyed this trip and would recommend it to anyone who wants to see authentic Australia!
Review submitted 21 Jul 2018
Kakadu, Katherine & Litchfield Adventure, July 2018
Anna Richards
The Intrepid trip to the top end is amazing. You visit out of the way places and share experiences with the locals. The range of activities can suit a variety of travelers.
Review submitted 12 Jul 2018
Reef to Rock Overland, June 2018
Mary Supik
This is my second trip and the Intrepid guides are able to surprise and impress me with their knowledge and respect for nature and locals!
Review submitted 02 Jul 2018
Perth to Broome Overland, May 2018
Julia Monro
Incredible scenery, tour and experience. Easily one of the best places we have visited in the world! Make sure you wear something outrageous (like a Tigger onsie) in Monkey Mia to have the best opportunity to feed a dolphin!
Review submitted 30 Jun 2018
4WD Darwin to Broome Overland , May 2018
Suzan Venter
This trip makes you appreciate how big Australia truly is. The Kimberly's are beautiful, and it will be hard to forget the vastness and isolation of this space. There are big drive-days along the Gibbs River Road, but the comfy, aircon truck, fellow travelers and experienced guide makes the journey worthwhile. There's enough food, including fruit and nibbles and we stopped to buy alcohol on day 1 for the camping nights. I loved the gorge hikes, sleeping in swags and having no reception. You should go experience it too!
Review submitted 29 Jun 2018
Broome to Perth Overland, June 2018
Ana maria Martinez garcia
Overland adventure: great value for money. Amazing trip and great trip leader: toby duncan
Review submitted 26 Jun 2018
Wild Kimberley Overland , June 2018
Carolyn King
My husband and I had such a great time on this holiday - lots of interesting sights to see, people to meet and experiences. Our tour guide provided expert commentary along the way and gave expert advice which we took and we're never disappointed! Each member of the tour was made to feel welcome and included in the activities. We all pitched in and took turns to assist the tour chef Andy with some meal preparation and cleaning up - a great way to bond with the other partcipants. We slept under the stars in swags,walked through magnificent country, swam in Lake Argyle while sipping champagne, flew in helicopters over the Bungle Bungles, watched the sunset on Cable Beach and experienced the delight of seeing crocodiles, rock wallabies, a yellow snake and green frog. This was an unforgettable experience!
Review submitted 25 Jun 2018
Wild Kimberley Overland , May 2018
Michael Newton
I was disappointed that Intrepid failed to advise me that I should contact the tour operator when arriving in Broome. Intrepid failed to disclose that Kimberley Wild operated the trip - not Intrepid. I may not have taken this trip if I had known. In the end, it was better than most trips I have been on. This review should provide other comments than the topics selected by Intrepid
Review submitted 25 Jun 2018
Red Centre Adventure , June 2018
Lauren McIntyre
This is a great taste of Central Australia!
Review submitted 23 Jun 2018
Broome to Perth Overland, June 2018
Daniel Shapiro
Make sure this trip is for you as it includes lots of hiking and camping in rather basic conditions. If it is - you will have a blast as most of the places are better explored on foot. You will learn a lot about local history, culture, and wild animals. Our leader Toby was fantastic and made this trip a total success. We will definitely come to Australia again to explore this wonderful country!!!
Review submitted 22 Jun 2018
Wild Kimberley Overland , June 2018
Bruce King
This was the BEST trip I have ever been on. We had two fantastic guides and the loveliest group of fellow travellers you could ever hope to meet. Sam's knowledge of the history and geography turned what could have been just a sight-seeing trip into a real explorer's adventure.
Review submitted 20 Jun 2018
Red Centre Adventure , May 2018
Tara Mathews
Every Australian should experience the Northern Territory. It was fantastic to see some of our iconic sites, explore the outback and learn more about our Aboriginal culture and people. Highly recommended.
Review submitted 20 Jun 2018
Red Centre Adventure , June 2018
Viviana Zanetti
Great break in Central Australia, fascinating place, excellent organisation and charming places. A well balanced trip between nature and Aboriginal culture. No internet available: it is you, the Australian red centre, history and nature! Amazing!
Review submitted 17 Jun 2018
Wild Kimberley Overland , May 2018
Michael Newton
Long hours in a bus, scenery was average, saw little wetlands and no wildlife. We saw none of what the Kakadu uses as its advertising. The brochure needs to be revised.
Review submitted 13 Jun 2018
Red Centre Adventure , May 2018
Geoffrey Martin
A wonderful way to see the sites of central Australia. Great food, accommodation, guides and sites!! The fourrth day is well worth doing as many people miss the beauty of the western MacDonnell Range!!
Review submitted 28 May 2018
Red Centre Adventure , May 2018
Marvena van Kann
This is the best itinerary available but be prepared for a lot of driving and strict limits to activity times particularly at Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon. If you choose to take a permanent tent you can still sleep in a swag under the stars if you want to. Be prepared for 6 am starts every day and the days are full, so there is just enough time for dinner and a hot shower in the evening. Remember to look at the stars - the best place in Australia to view them - you are looking at the centre of our galaxy from the Red centre - that is special. The drinking water is good so you don't need bottled water but take the capacity to carry 3 litres at Kings Canyon.
Review submitted 23 May 2018
Adelaide to Alice Springs Overland, April 2018
Helen Foote
This trip was an enjoyable way to experience Australia and visits places we might never have ventured to otherwise. We would recommend the adventure to anyone who wants to see the center without the problems associated with traveling on your own. It was exciting and enlightening.
Review submitted 22 May 2018
Wild Kimberley Overland , April 2018
Lisa Bytheway
This is a must see tour. Every day was different, and enjoyable with wow moments when standing in such stunning places or swimming in great natural pools and waterfalls. This tour provide you with at least one swimming opportunity each day, except when in the bungle Bungles there are not places to swim.
Review submitted 20 May 2018
Perth to Broome Overland, April 2018
Anja Lamprecht
An excellent trip with beautiful landscapes, nice activities and good times. The mixture of camping and hostel, activities at the ocean and in the nationalparks, hiking and driving is pretty good!
Review submitted 18 May 2018
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I have been studying the Bible for twenty-five years and I continue to hunger for the Word of God. Jesus continues to lay parables at my feet to illustrate how He is working in my life one day at a time. As an artist, the Lord speaks to me through visual images, which I can see as parables that teach me how God cares about even the smallest details. The visual images reflect how the Word of God is alive. My devotional is place where I want to share these images and thoughts.
Living abroad taught me many lessons. I came home after being away from my country for ten years. I think I learned to appreciate everything even more, especially differences. I love different cultures, backgrounds and traditions. I learned that it doesn't matter where we live because we bring the sense of home with us. I think I will have wanderlust for the rest of my life. Yet I have learned through all the disruption of moving, how to create comfortable places and decorate them from my heart. My goal is to decorate this corner in Blogland from the heart of Christ and from the Word of God.
I have been on a spiritual quest for most of my life. Studying everything that seemed spiritual. I gave my life to Christ twenty-five years ago and have never wavered in my decision. Once I had given my heart to the Lord, I searched for a church that would speak to my spirit. It was not until moving to Hong Kong that my faith became deeply rooted. The church I found was alive in the people I met, whether Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish or Christian. No matter what path they followed as long as God was the focus of their lives I learned how to apply that mindfulness to my own faith. I am not a teacher, but I want to share how Christ has worked in my life to help me through trials and to teach me to feel the joy of the Lord even in the middle of adversity.
I wanted to have a mindful religion, one that would work for me in a practical way. I go to worship with other believers in Jesus Christ at a nearby church, but the church I found that speaks to my spirit is within me through the Holy Spirit. I am fed daily by spending time with the Lord, and reading the Word of God in the Bible, and in devotionals. I believe that we are all living Bibles and churches, the key lies in giving our hearts to God. Asking Jesus Christ to come into our lives, and giving Him our heart begins an adventure that will lead to fulfillment and purpose.


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GavLadLeeds replied to GavLadLeeds's topic in General Discussion Xbox 360Ok thanks for the info. Shame nobody seems to play TDRS anymore, matchmaking finds nobody ( - is there a lot of people who have modded the PC version to make it better?
GavLadLeeds posted a topic in General Discussion Xbox 360Serellan, you have taken a lot of stick for Take Down Red Sabre. I think the game is under rated hugely. This game has so much potential. It could be one of the best FPS tactical shooters out there if bugs get fixed and regular updates are started. I think this title could be huge and personally I would like to offer my services free of charge to start putting things right with this game. Issues that need addressing are as follows: Sound glitch from gunfire. AI team mates opening doors all the time. Weapon switching glitches. Weapons not showing on screen. Weapons not firing (this could be capitalised on to increase simulator feel with gun jams but would require sound effects and possibly the character to vocalise frustration at the weapon jamming and graphics then to unjam the bullet - a potentially cool feature), AI opposition being too accurate with their shooting, general AI opposition behaviour could be updated with smarter cover fire and spray and hope fire etc. These are just a few issues and I would be honoured to work for you guys and start making this game into what it should and could be so please get in touch with me. I also have access to firearms trainers in the real world who can offer me and you first hand advice and knowledge on current tactics and behaviour which could be incorporated in to the game. Let's not Take Down Red Sabre, let's bring back Red Sabre. Gavin George Mitchell PS I have posted this topic on the bug tracker forum too. Spread the word and everybody get on board. Let's pull together as a community of gamers and make this game work.
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Since I'm not using Sings The Magpie anymore, I came up with Adventures in Verdance. I'm aiming to make this blog all about what I love the most: growing things, creating things and surrounding myself with nature… you get the idea. I'm also using it as a convenient tool to document all of my exploits (read: guilt myself into getting outside more often).
Do you like it? Think I should go with something else? Feedback would be great.
Goodbye, Sings The Magpie!


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Most fights involve two people whose anger has gotten the best of them, they either say words that are hurtful or use bodily harm that endangers them. Bodily harm brings about unnecessary forces while hurtful words destroys emotions and the willingness to forgive. Although a hurtful word may go further than a punch, we have a Savior and Advocate that will protect us and fight for us during times of turmoil and chaos. No longer do we have to waste our time shouting frivolous words and using acts of violence, all we have to do is take our concerns to the Father and watch him win the war, speak a calmness into our soul and give us a peace that is hard to understand.
Exodus 14:14 – The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace


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This Thanksgiving weekend marks the official launch of Sierra Club Canada - Atlantic Canada Chapter's petition to ban hydraulic fracturing operations in Nova Scotia. The petition was launched at a public event outside the CORE All Energy Conference, coinciding with a "Town Hall" session led by Energy Ministers from PEI, NS, and NB.
The Petition Supporting a Legislated Ban on Hydraulic Fracturing for Natural Gas in Nova Scotia will run from October 7th to November 30th and will seek signatures from supporters of fresh, accessible water for present and future generations of Nova Scotians.
We're asking for your help in collecting signitures and ensuring that this petition campaign is successful. Below you'll find a copy of the petition that we ask that you circulate amongst your community.
Also you'll find some informational tools we've developed. One is a fact sheet that gives a good overview of the concerns with Fracking. The other is a report on Fracking in Atlantic Canada including extensive references, copies of this report have already been sent to every MLA in the Maritime Provinces. Feel free to use these tools to further your local anti-fracking campaigns.
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Peonies are one of summer's most traditional and luxurious flowers, so it's fitting that family company Paeon supplies Spinneys with its blooms. A third-generation family company now run by Jakob Karsten, Paeon was one of the first producers to focus solely on peonies, growing them with love, passion and expertise. As a result, their peonies are of the highest quality.
Paeon operates across two sites – 12 hectares of land in Benningbroek in northern Netherlands plus 12 hectares in France. But it's still very much a family concern, with grandfather, father and son all working in the nursery. This family collaboration allows them to pass on their knowledge, craftsmanship and attention to detail, to the extent that much of the work is still done painstakingly by hand.
Paeon grows 4 million stems of peonies each year – no mean feat when you consider that the plants are sensitive to variations of heat and temperature. Only if the perfect cultivation methods are met can you guarantee flowers of the top order – and the quality of their peonies is a source of great pride to Paeon.
The company is as passionate about sustainability as it is about quality. As well as ensuring good working conditions for their employees, such as providing local housing and a healthy, safe working environment, Paeon insists on the highest environmental standards.
Sustainable measures are an ongoing priority. Currently, the nurseries separate refuse and waste materials, and use natural and organic methods to fight pests and diseases.
Combined with fair working conditions and sustainable production methods is the company's ethos of pure passion, enthusiasm and working together.
It's time to fill your vases – and the luxurious peonies available at Spinneys would make a great statement at any iftar table or summer celebration, or be a thoughtful gift for family and friends.


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Diamond, the chief executive of Barclays, told a BBC lecture yesterday that bankers still needed to accept responsibility for the errors behind the financial crisis.
In a remarkable U-turn from his answers to the Treasury Select Committee in January, when he said bankers should stop apologising for the crisis, Diamond warned that banks had to show more remorse. He told the first BBC Today programme business lecture that bankers needed to be "more effective citizens."
"Frankly, banks have done a very poor job of explaining how we contribute to society. Second, we have to accept responsibility for what has gone wrong. Finally, most importantly, we have to use the lessons learned to become better and more effective citizens," he said.


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As you may know already, we are heading back to Ethiopia to start a new ministry effort we call the GoNorth Initiative. We are seeking to send church planters from Ethiopia and other parts of Sub-Saharan Africa to make disciples and start new churches in the hard-to-reach North Africa region. We are eager to have you partner with us in this new initiative.


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Apple's annual design awards pick the best of the iTunes bunch, highlighting developers that have combined design and tech in a way that compels people to download.
This year it's a diverse group of winners, with an elegant game, an astronomy app, an imaginative puzzle and a platform for sharing panoramas.
The chosen 12 are:
Sky Guide - This app lets the user explore the skies, automatically finding stars, planets, constellations and satellites day or night. The app also provides content on all of these and simulation functions accurately portray the past, present, and future of the cosmos.
Cinemagrapgh Pro - There is now an easy way to make hybrid still/video images on a iPad. The app offers swift navigation through a bunch of editing modes and a bunch of different file formats available.
Storehouse - Visual Storytelling - A tool for powerful storytelling with customisable layouts that let users share them quickly through social media. This app links to the device's camera roll.
Monument Valley - A game where each level is an interactive puzzle and a proper architectural structure.
Threes! - A challenging yet simple tile and grid number matching game.
Device 6 - This is an unconventional 1960s inspired, story based game which surpasses the usual boundaries of games, books and apps.
Blek - A puzzle game that integrates art, movement, imagination and personality.
Leo's Fortune - An adventure based game that brings the best attributes of the console game platform to mobile.
Day One - A journalling app with a clean and elegant interface. This app lets users easily capture, organise and share their memories and photos on a digital platform.
Yahoo! News Digest - A news app for users across all verticals and interests.
Teachley: Addimal Adventure - This app combines the latest scientific research on child learning with an educational app to teach kindergarten children maths.
PanoPerfect - A new platform for sharing panoramic photos with friends as well as posting them to social media.
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Having a boyfriend living on the other side of Europe has its upsides. I do miss having someone to keep my bed warm (awww – but seriously, it's cold here!), someone to hang out with on the weekends and someone to stop me from eating copious chocolate (addict status is fast approaching). The good thing about having a boyfriend living on the other side of Europe is that it's the perfect excuse to travel.
Two weeks ago we met in Munich. Being a new starter at my job, I can only travel on weekends, so we squeezed as much into two days as we could. I flew out of London after work on Friday (another battle on the tube) and arrived in Munich late Friday night. From there I caught the S-Bahn from inside the airport to Hauptbahnhof (central station), near which we'd booked a room at Hotel Regent.
Munich is cold! Coming from a pleasant four degrees in London, I was plunged into an icy minus-fourteen upon exiting the train station in the heart of Munich. The snow wasn't very picturesque but ice and brown sludge lined the footpath, reminding me how chilly I felt. The walk from the train station to the hotel, while only meant to be 300 metres, was confusing and cold. Lesson: print out maps with street names. For some reason, I thought it would be okay to pre-load the Google maps image on my phone (I have since learned that you can actually download fully zoomable maps from Maps for use offline) and match this up with a very pixelated image from the hotel's website. I ended up walking up and down Arnulfstraße for a distance that was at least four times what I needed to each way, freezing cold, without internet access, tired and without Justin to help me! Once I finally made it to the hotel I waited for Justin to arrive an hour later on the train from where he is living in Leogang.
The following morning, we had breakfast at Café Mozart; I had a boiled egg with a croissant and Justin had their equivalent of the big breakfast. The food was delicious. Following this, we walked along one of the main shopping streets toward Marienplatz. I bought some warm gloves and a beanie (note: these are called "woolen hats" to the British) and some Timberland shoes (so warm!) and Justin bought some gloves. There were lots of stores, from at least four H&Ms to many sporting shops.
We then meandered around the streets and stumbled across a beautiful Gothic church, Frauenkirche. The story of its construction and reconstruction is long, and we didn't stay long enough or have a guide to show us around, but few pictures dotted around the building give hints as to its history. I'd love to explore more.
In the afternoon we visited the BMW museum. This was a short subway trip from the hotel: Königsplatz to Olymiazentrum stations. The ticket machines, while they do have an English setting, are not very intuitive so we purchased what we thought was a "one day group ticket for the inner zone". It turns out the museum was outside of this zone, but there are no barriers or gates checking tickets upon entry or exit so, while I can't vouch for all stations in Munich, ours didn't have anything/anyone to stop us getting out of the station. The museum was very interesting, and even after getting too tired to read the signage (in both English and German) the many shiny cars, bikes, boats and engines were incredible to merely look at. For eight Euros per person, I would definitely recommend a visit.
Close to the BMW museum is Olympiapark, which was used in the 1972 Olympics. Unfortunately we were there in the evening so it was too dark and cold and we had a bier hall to visit! Good excuse for another trip.
Dinner was had at a bier hall a short distance from our hotel. Augustiner-Keller had amazing food – I had a veal schnitzel served with delicious pan-fried potatoes and cranberry sauce, Justin had pork schnitzel with a potato salad – and nice beer. I don't drink beer so won't even attempt to review this but it has Justin's approval! A huge outdoor seating area would be amazing in summer with a group of friends, if you're up for battling a sea of Oktoberfest-mad tourists.
On Sunday, we had a few hours to kill before my flight and Justin's train. We couldn't leave without seeing Schloss Nymphenburg, a summer home to elector Max Emanuel who reigned from 1680 to 1726. We caught the number 17 tram from Hauptbahnhof. The walk from the tram stop to the palace was beautiful; a frozen canal lined with hedges and trees leads to the picturesque palace, culminating in a partially frozen lake full of an amazing mix of ducks, swans and various other species.
This landmark and its expansive gardens would be beautiful in warmer months. Many of the trees were housed in large wooden boxes; instead of a lush, green park we were faced with an expanse of stark white snow, dotted with an army of what looked like out-houses. Entry to the palace was about eleven Euros per person and allowed us to explore the many rooms, full of signs in English. The inside was quite busy, even in winter, so may be quite unbearable in the summer months. Maybe I'll come back for a run in the gardens and read about the history online.
We then made our way back to the hotel to check out and head home. Munich is a beautiful city, one I will definitely return to experience again and again. Two days was not nearly enough but a great first taste.


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Last June 9th 2017 the City of Genoa freely undersigned an agreement on the Tourists Tax with Airbnb Ireland, the famous platform that connects people having extra space to rent (i.e. Hosts) with people (i.e. Guests) who need it for a short-term accommodation (i.e. Listing).
The agreement introduces a participatory model for the management of resources coming from the tax. This experience makes Genoa an unique example in Italy of effective collaboration and dialogue with a platform, promoted in absence of any statutory requirement.
This policy has been recognized as a "Good Practice" by the European program Urbact: namely, it has been the only one selected among 270 projects coming from 219 cities of 29 European Countries.
Genoa represents a pioneering model for the other European cities in terms of sustainable urban development in the tourist sector, one of the main source of income for the whole Region.
It is currently managing – as the Lead partner – the "Interactive Cities" network, which explores the impact of digital tools on governance, and the way digital, social media and user generated content can improve it.
In this perspective, the agreement itself may be considered the last step of a longer participatory path, started in 2016 with a partnership at regional level.
Indeed, Airbnb started working with the Region and communities last year; their collaboration were focused on the creation of appropriate policies aimed to promote responsible tourism and home sharing rules.
The partnership was one of the initiatives included in the Pact for the Strategic Development of Tourism (Patto per lo sviluppo strategico del turismo).
It aimed to:
- Educate hosts on local home sharing rules;
- Create an open and transparent community;
- Promote the Region as a destination for tourism.
The agreement recently signed by the City of Genoa is aligned with the objectives pursued at regional level. It concerns a pragmatic method for the implementation, collection and remittance of the Tourists Tax, by the Platform on its behalf (pursuant to Article 1, "The Platform accepts that the municipal Tourists tax for overnight stays owed by the Guests for overnight stays in Listings that are booked on the Platform, will be collected by the Platform and reimmitted to the Municipality on behalf of the Hosts").
It will in be in force experimentally for a year, since August 1st 2017, and it will allow to regulate a fundamental sector of the local economy.
In detail, it is made up of 13 articles. The content could be divided into three main headings:
- Method for the management of the Tourists Tax;
- Parties obligations;
- Penalties and breach of contract.
The Platform will inform its registered Hosts about its new role. It will consequently include in its Terms of Service a provision about the collection and remittance of the Tax by the Platform on their behalf.
The Agreement provides powers of audit and check for the Municipality of Genoa, related to data disclosure too. In this case, the Municipality will have both a general access to anonymized data and also, on a case by case basis, a limited access to individual account details, in order to verify the effective collection of the Tax by the Platform.
Airbnb initiatives have also turned to other Italian cities (City of Florence, Rome prefecture), as well as it agreed to enforce rental limits in other two key European markets, such as London and Amsterdam.
These cases represents a different approach of the home-sharing company, despite of many other Silicon Valley ones: it may be due to avoid the risk of crashing down on the use of the service, because of policymakers restrictions.
Recently, the Platform has published a report about the economic impact of the community in Italy in 2016, which boosted about € 4.1 billion.
About Genoa experience:
- There were 1100 active Host-users;
- Each Host rented his own space for 39 nights per year, earning around €2700;
- 57000 Guests booked an Airbnb accommodation, with an increase of demand by 70% over the previous year.
The development of home-sharing in Genoa produced better economic and environmental impacts compared to traditional accommodation.
Nevertheless, researchers at the Ladest Institute of the University of Siena (Ladest) have been monitoring for two years the community activity in thirteen Italian cities: Bari, Bologna, Catania, Florence, Genoa, Matera, Milan, Naples, Rome, Siena, Turin, Venice and Verona.
The study has calculated unbalances and significant incoming differences among Hosts operating in the same City: accommodations placed close the historic centre are most in demand.
The research group has proved that earnings are concentrated in the hands of a few people.
This study group could be useful to reflect upon the reactions generated by the implementation of the Tourist Tax: since it is not a graduated progressive tax, it could discourage Hosts with a few yearly incoming, who could reduce or give up their home-sharing assets.
Furthermore, there could be a risk of distorting the original purpose of the Platform, switching from sharing to a real business model.
The next experimentation could reduce and dispel doubts and it would be possible analyze reactions coming from Hosts, Guests and the Municipality.
Il 9 giugno 2017 Genova ha siglato un accordo con Airbnb Ireland sulla Tourist Tax, introducendo un modello partecipativo per la gestione delle risorse provenienti dalla tassa. La policy è stata riconosciuta come "Good Practice" dal programma europeo Urbact.


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Icons and Heroes
The death last year of Alan Rickman meant the loss to the entertainment industry of one of its finest and most versatile modern actors. From roles such as the Sheriff of Nottingham in the otherwise awful 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' ("Locksley, I'm going to cut your heart out with a spoon!"), to the splendidly menacing Severus Snape in the 'Harry Potter' films, Rickman has entertained the world. By Grabthar's Hammer, a finer example of the Brit in Hollywood (and elsewhere) is hard to find. If you don't recognise the image above (or the quote), by the way, then what have you been doing? Possibly the best sci-fi spoof ever made, 'Galaxy Quest' stars Tim Allen as Jason Nesmith (as Commander Peter Quincy Taggert, a Captain Kirk type), alongside Rickman as Alexander Dane (as Dr Lazarus, the Spock-like character), and is a take on the 'Star Trek' genre. It opens with the crew of the NSEA 'Protector' attending a fan convention dedicated to the now-cancelled show 'Galaxy Quest', and are mistaken for actual heroes by an alien species who have seen the show, considering it to be an historical account. Hilarity ensues.
Having attended fan conventions on a few occasions, I am somewhat familiar with the dedication people can have for their heroes, often dressing as them and learning large amounts of technical data and dialogue ("When I say run, run…"). We see the same levels of dedication in the fields of sport and music, too – fans dress, and sing, and buy merchandise, even adopting mannerisms and being influenced by their opinions.
It is the nature of humanity to put others on a pedestal – even if, sometimes, it is only to knock them off it.
Heroes and heroines have been a reality of human life probably since the earliest cave dwellers noticed that some hunters killed bigger mammoths than others – thus leading to the earliest examples of league tables (only kidding). We are a highly social species, and cannot help but be influenced by the behaviours of those around us. And, where those behaviours inspire us to achieve and better ourselves, it is almost certainly a positive thing. There is a darker side, of course. Copycats who see others doing something and seek to do the same thing, often because they lack a sense of personal worth, are most notoriously associated with serial killers or terrorism, but the same thing is seen in the way young people idolise sports or music stars, or even the 'cool' kids in their school. Inspiration can tip over into idolatry. What is harmful about these activities is not the 'celebrity' as such, but more the surrender of individuality and the lack of self-worth which can be implicit in the need to do as others do.
The religious world is not immune to this behaviour, of course. The effect of charismatic teachers and leaders has led the Christian church into disrepute, and continues to be a source of contention for believers. 'Megachurches' – huge, concert venue-filling worship, comprising many thousands attending spectacular services – are often fronted by such influential leaders. The worship bands at these, and some smaller, churches frequently resemble pop groups performing at a gig, with the 'congregation' dancing and responding in a very similar way. At the other end of the ecclesiological spectrum, the massive crowds who turn out to see the Pope, and the roaring trade in pontiff-branded calendars, cards, and all kinds of paraphernalia, blurs the distinction between the prayerful man of God which Pope Francis certainly is, and a demagogue determined to impose his will on an adoring or fearful population, which some Popes have been in the past. Cult leaders have long exploited this influential combination – charisma and fear – with often tragic results.
Politics too – the recent General Election looked far more like a Presidential race, with the Prime Minister talking about 'her' Government (it is the Queen's, Mrs May…), and huge focus on the personality differences between the party leaders. And what may we say about the current American President? Has there ever been a more stark example of style over substance?
The Bible is very clear on the subject. Nobody and nothing must take the place of God. If God is who we believe her to be, then God's rightful place is at the top of the pecking order.
I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, punishing children for the iniquity of parents, to the third and the fourth generation of those who reject me, but showing steadfast love to the thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments. (Exodus 20:2-6, NRSV)
The term 'idol' is generally used to mean a carved ('graven') image, because that is what people in those days often worshipped as gods. The key to understanding this, though, is in the verse before – the bit about having no other gods. When Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment was, he replied,
"'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: 'You shall love your neighbour as yourself.' On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets." (Matthew 22:37-40, NRSV)
This is Jesus updating the understanding of the ten commandments. The first four, the ones about our relationship with God, are summarised with an expression of complete devotion to God – nothing must come before God in our lives, because there is nothing and nobody more important. Not because God is a power-crazed egomaniac who demands our attention, but simply because God is the only one who fully understands us and has the best options for our life.
When we place our own 'stuff' at the top of the tree, we blind ourselves to the possibility that there is something real which belongs in that exalted place. If all we do is 'worship' our 'idols', then there is no room for consideration of the bigger truths. I am not suggesting that we stop enjoying entertainment or admiring our sporting heroes, but an understanding of what these things and people are not is at least as important as an appreciation of what they are.
The God of the Bible is the God of all people – whether believers or not. God wants nothing more than the chance to get to know us, to walk alongside us and support us in our daily lives. To help us truly live, to the very best of our potential – in the knowledge that that does not need to look like anybody else's life, and is not measured or compared in God's eyes. God wants to help us be the very best version of ourselves – however many times we get it all wrong. He even sent his son to live – and die – to bring us back into a full and close relationship with him. No ticket price, or expensive merchandising. No restrictions on age, gender, race, sexual orientation or football club preferences. No terms and conditions. Just a desire to know God and a willingness to listen as hard as we can.
By Grabthar's Hammer, that sounds like someone worthy of our worship.
Live long and prosper!
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Sabrina is a little black kitten whose boundless energy is matched only by her curiosity! She loves to investigate and play, and she loves to meet new humans and cats. And between all that playing, investigating and napping with her friend Blossom, she will make time to cuddle with you. In fact she will beg for it shamelessly! So be ready to cradle her in your lap and exchange eye kisses for hours on end...or at least until you tire of it.
Sabrina shares a wonderful playmate in Blossom, and the two of them are sure to enrich any home lucky enough to have them.
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SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. - Four new plays will be presented July 7 to 30 in the 16th season of the Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown.
Although there is no theme this year, "there never is - sometimes you see what's in the air," said Ed Herendeen, CATF founder and producing director.
Two plays deal with redemption, reconciliation and forgiveness. A third looks at the connection of memory and history. Another explores happiness in America.
"Mr. Marmalade" by Noah Haidle is "a signature CATF kind of play," Herendeen said. Mr. Marmalade of the title is the imaginary friend of Lucy, a 4-year-old who creates a "surprisingly sophisticated" fantasyland while her single mother is away - a lot. It's funny and entertaining but has a disturbing twist as it exposes that children don't miss a trick, Herendeen said.


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When we gather in chapel at Life Pacific (University), something powerful happens, especially at the outset of our school year when we meet as a community of believers during Convocation Chapel.
By: Jim J. Adams, Ed.D., LPC President
Lest you think I have lost all sense of syntax and grammatical discipline, allow me the opportunity to explain the title of this article.
Our first chapel service during Welcome Week could be called, "This Ain't Summer Camp No More!" Now, there is no bigger champion of Foursquare youth camps than me. God accomplishes amazing things in the lives of young people and adults at camp and I spent a good portion of my life directing youth camps.-
The camp experience can never be replaced. However, Life Pacific students discover soon after they arrive on our campus that God is about to accomplish something in them they have never experienced before. Transformation is on their horizon and much of that transformation will occur during chapel.
"Life Pacific students discover soon after they arrive on our campus that God is about to accomplish something in them they have never experienced before. Transformation is on their horizon and much of that transformation will occur during chapel. We consider McPherson Chapel to be the largest classroom on campus and what happens there deeply affects each one of us."
We consider McPherson Chapel to be the largest classroom on campus and what happens there deeply affects each one of us. The gravitas of our community worship is life changing and serious business. Former LPC President Dr. Dan Stewart, a professor with a 30-year plus history here, refers to chapel as the "most dangerous room on campus," because of God's tendency to interfere with a person's plans as they lay their lives bare before Him in worship.
Leading off each fall, new and returning students, staff and faculty gather during Welcome Week for Convocation Chapel, a worship event that sets the proper tone for the entire school year and for each weekly chapel to follow. Convocation Chapel is an assembly of the entire LPC community, calling us to a recognition of the seriousness of our task and the depth of God's involvement in our lives and our work.
As I prepared to speak at this year's convocation, the Lord impressed me to emphasize anew the central place of our relationship with Jesus Christ. My passion is to see our Life Pacific community drawn into deeper places of spiritual surrender and to fully commit to God's plan for each life as He reveals His direction, often during times of worship in chapel.
Convocation is a higher education tradition and nearly every institution honors some form of the practice. Accordingly, our Convocation Chapel includes a formal processional of faculty in full regalia entering McPherson Chapel to an impressive classical march. Beyond the pomp and circumstance, however, the tradition at Life Pacific communicates that we are an academic community with a focus on expanding the mind and our understanding of the world God has called us to serve.
During our Convocation Chapel, we introduce students to our executive leadership team and the faculty. We invite our associate chaplains to the platform so the entire community knows these dedicated men and women - local ministers who give of their time and gifting to mentor and coach our students.
As an added bonus to Welcome Week, our associate chaplains met with Foursquare Chaplains International (FCI) representatives Steve Sewell and Al White for FCI training tailored uniquely to institutional chaplains. The value of chaplaincy on our campus cannot be overstated, especially for first-year college students or those who are new to our San Dimas campus.
Throughout the year, chapel speakers will represent the diversity of our Life Pacific community honoring a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives that resonate with our students. Themes are carefully crafted and curated with 50% of chapel topics focused on spiritual formation. Every chapel service draws attention to thinking broadly about ministry within The Foursquare Church and the larger body of Christ.
Yes, chapel throughout the year is pivotal for our Life Pacific community, and Convocation Chapel reminds us each fall of the importance of our academic and spiritual fundamentals. Something powerful happens each time our entire community gathers in worship, especially at the outset of our school year as we establish anew the Lordship of Jesus Christ and His purposes in our lives.


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The Underside of a Film Festival, Where Some Dark Treasures Dwell
Casey Afleck in "The Killer Inside Me."
For several weeks now friends have been asking for Tribeca Film Festival advice: What about "My Trip to Al-Qaeda"? Is "Micmacs" any good? How did they make a movie out of "Freakonomics"?
I've had no opinions to offer about those high-toned entries, however, because I've been spending all my time with the festival's seamy underbelly: a rich, fatty layer of horror, crime, martial arts and transgressive comedy. Not every movie can be good for you, after all.
The festival organizers helpfully group some of these films into a series called Cinemania (previously known as Midnight), which this year consists of three Asian genre movies and three boundary-nudging comedies. It feels like a ghetto — a place for works that don't distinguish themselves in some more respectable fashion — but at least one of the films, "Zonad," deserves wider attention.
It's an Irish space-alien sex comedy, except that in this case the alien, played by Simon Delaney, is actually a pudgy escaped convict wearing a red vinyl bodysuit and a bicycle racing helmet. He manages to sell himself as a space voyager to the innocent inhabitants of Ballymoran, and especially to the town's women — all the town's women. "Zonad" was written and directed by the brothers John and Kieran Carney, but it's a far cry from John Carney's last feature, the quiet musical "Once"; imagine that John Waters had been flown in to consult on a quaint rural farce.
"Ticked-Off Trannies With Knives" and "Spork" belong to a peculiarly American genre, the politically correct comedy of inclusion. Israel Luna's "Trannies" earned some prefestival publicity when the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation said the film was misleading and exploitative and called for it to be withdrawn. It's hard to argue with "exploitative," given that the film is quite consciously a Quentin Tarantino-style, mock-exploitation exercise complete with scratchy reel changes. The banter among the transgender heroines is funny; the lurid revenge-fantasy violence, not so much.
"Spork," written and directed by J. B. Ghuman Jr., is about a 14-year-old hermaphrodite, but her condition is window dressing — it's an out-there way to make her an outcast. The film sets up the standard contrast between suburban soullessness and trailer-dwelling authenticity, and pits them against each other in a school dance contest; it's "Step Up" or "Glee" or "High School Musical" with the sensibility of John Cameron Mitchell's "Hedwig and the Angry Inch."
On the Asian side of the equation, Lee Yong-ju's "Possessed" is a standard Korean horror film with one twist: fervent Christianity figures in the story about a girl's disappearance. Le Thanh Son's "Clash" is an over-the-top martial-arts crime thriller that luxuriates in that format's clichés, with special attention paid to beautiful women in low-cut blouses breaking men's arms. The unusual thing about it, for an American audience, is that it was made in Vietnam rather than Hong Kong or Thailand.
There are genre pleasures to be had outside of the Cinemania series — films that keep better company but still go for the gut. "The Disappearance of Alice Creed," by the British writer and director J. Blakeson, is a brutally efficient little thriller that's also a seminar on hostage taking. It delivers queasy thrills like clockwork and contains several neat twists in the relationship among the two male kidnappers and their female victim. It also benefits from excellent performances by Eddie Marsan ("Happy-Go-Lucky") and Gemma Arterton ("Quantum of Solace").
Jorge Navas's "Blood and Rain" will appeal to those who like their thrillers slow moving, dreamy and bummed out. Set during one long, rainy night in Bogotá, Colombia, which here resembles some lower circle of hell, this film tracks the doom-struck movements of a cabbie on a mission of revenge and the beautiful drug addict he happens to pick up. Beyond the cryptic narrative, it's clear that Mr. Navas is most interested in expressing his anger over the current state of things in Colombia.
The British director Michael Winterbottom takes on pulp-fiction royalty with "The Killer Inside Me," his adaptation of the most famous novel by the cult hero Jim Thompson. Casey Affleck plays the psychopathic deputy Lou Ford, and Jessica Alba and Kate Hudson are the women he savagely beats up, in scenes that have drawn protests at preview screenings. In the novel Thompson used Ford's hypnotic interior monologue to draw attention away from the claptrap plot; the challenge in a screen adaptation is to find another way to accomplish that sleight of hand, and Mr. Winterbottom hasn't quite managed it.
Perhaps the purest expression of genre extremism in this year's festival is "Tetsuo: The Bullet Man," Shinya Tsukamoto's third film about men whose anger slowly turns their bodies into metal. It contains the hallmarks that Mr. Tsukamoto's cultists expect: the blue-gray-brown palette, the oozing dark liquids, the relentless urban anomie. But this time the metal man is Eurasian and most of the film's dialogue is in English. Japanese or English, it doesn't matter: creepiness is the true global language.
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Love And Death is a Tooth & Nail Records band formed in 2009 by former Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch, who is the vocalist of this band. Each band member was chosen from open auditions on YouTube.
The band released their debut full-length album, Between Here & Lost, on January 22nd. They recently ended The War Of Change Tour with labelmates Thousand Foot Krutch, The Letter Black and The Wedding. Click here to find out more about this tour and Love and Death in a show review I wrote.
Bassist Michael Valentine took some time out of his busy touring schedule to answer some questions I sent to the band via email. I was able to talk with Michael about the new album, the above-mentioned tour and rumors about Brian "Head" Welch possibly rejoining Korn.
Click right here to read my entire interview and check out some live photos I took at a recent show.
I read that the band formed in 2009 when Brian "Head" Welch had open auditions on YouTube. Tell me about the auditions and how the members were chosen. I read that guitarist JR Bareis was actually auditioning for another band.
Michael Valentine: Everyone sent in videos and Head and his old manager narrowed it down to people for live auditions. JR came way later but yeah he was trying out for TFK (Thousand Foot Krutch).
I'm sure you've been asked this a lot. Obviously there is gonna be some similarities between Love And Death and Korn. What are the differences?
Head has grown a lot since he left Korn but his style was the root of Korn. The differences would be the other people pulling it in a different direction.
How did you come to decide on "Love And Death" as the name of the band?
We just threw around a bunch of names and ended up with it. It represents everything we've been through as a band.
Love And Death just released their first full-length album, Between Here & Lost, in January. You also released an EP in 2012. For those who have not yet listened to the new album, could you tell me about it? Is the album heavier than the EP or Brian's solo album?
The new album is heavy but we took a more melodic approach. it was a team effort creating the new album and we couldn't be happier with the way it turned out.
Reading down through the album's track list it appears that the titles of the songs seem to correlate together. Is there a specific theme to this album and if so, what would that be?
When someone finds God it seems they get very happy, then life comes back in…Just because you are walking with God doesn't mean that life is full of roses. Haha. This album is the struggle of questions and events that happen to everybody at times.
Your song I W8 4 U features Mattie Montgomery, vocalist of For Today. What was it like working with Mattie Montgomery? How did this collaboration come about?
He is super awesome. We were wanting a sound that is raw and brutal for this song…His name came up and the rest is history.
Let's talk about your cover of Devo's Whip It. I have to admit that when I first heard that you did a cover of that song I had to laugh. I grew up in the 80's and hated that song. Then I listened to your cover and I almost couldn't tell it was the same song. You did an awesome job with it! What made you decide to cover Whip It?
Head was wanting a new wave song…most new wave songs are funny when I look back at them. I had the same thought as you when he first told me, then I heard the riff and thought to myself, "We can pull this off." I think he was in the shower when he came up with the idea.
I've seen the music videos for The Abandoning, Paralyzed and Chemicals. They are all very creative. How did you go about choosing which direction to take when making the videos?
Each video was by a different director. We would read the script and say "Yeah this will be really cool" then we would go and shoot the video. It sounds fun but videos are really hard and long and very boring haha…but at the end of which they turned out pretty sick.
Tell me about your tour with Thousand Foot Krutch, The Letter Black and The Wedding. Is there any particular city you're most looking forward to playing at?
We knew all the bands before we went out with them. EVERYBODY is sooo cool!! Night after night of great music!! I am excited about the Machine Shop in Flint, MI. That place ALWAYS brings the energy!! It NEVER lets us down.
What can fans expect on this tour?
Four GREAT SHOWS from four brutal bands.
Will you be playing a lot of music festivals this spring and summer? Which ones are you most looking forward to?
YES and the dates are still coming in…Honestly I am looking forward to EVERY SINGLE ONE!! It is going to be a wild summer.
Rumor has it that Brian will be joining his former Korn bandmates for a couple shows this summer. Are there going to be more shows with Korn in the future? At this time, how much of a possibility is it that Brian will rejoin Korn? What would it mean for Love And Death if he were to rejoin Korn?
Brian isn't going anywhere, he fits in Korn and I believe he needs to be there…but L&D is his baby…He will never leave it. This is not his side project, he has proven it can stand on its own. This year is gonna be insane!!


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If you ask what most influential public figures have in common, the answer usually is the skill of public speaking. This form of art, I believe, is something that is yet to be mastered by most public figures in Ethiopia.
As my job requires me to attend many meetings and conferences, I see a lot of professionals speaking about their work and things they are passionate about. Very rarely do I see people speak without holding on to a piece of paper, occasionally looking up to connect with audiences. Most of the time, the people speaking look like they have a gun to their heads and are so nervous that their voices shake and cannot speak clearly.
I am, most of the time, embarrassed when so called experts on something are invited to speak at an event and they cannot even speak from experience but rely on a piece of paper that somebody has written for them that they haven't even looked at until right before they are invited to speak.
There are several organizations that are established to help those interested in bettering their speaking skills. One that is well known in Addis Ababa is Toastmasters Club. There are several Toastmasters clubs in Addis Ababa where people meet and have a platform to work on their public speaking skills through the help of other club members.
The local Toastmasters are known for hosting the only speaking contest in Addis Ababa called 'So You Think You Can Speak' which has become popular among many people. The contest is held every year and is aimed at encouraging the development of public speaking skills.
This year, TM clubs held their contest on August 30th at the AU where many, mostly young people, both from the different TM clubs as well as others participated. The contest was open to anybody that wanted to show their speaking skill and who went through several steps of evaluation. Those who were thought to be the best out of many presented their speeches on different topics on the day of the actual contest.
The speeches touched upon interesting topics such as how to handle disappointments, how to be persistent, how to be thankful and how to become effective in life, among others. I found the speakers to be very good and really passionate about what they are speaking about.
Unfortunately, in the end, it seemed as though the whole event took a wrong turn to nonsenseville. This is because the event that was aimed at promoting the art of public speaking failed miserably at two things.
One was that all though, as the name 'So You Think You Could Speak' already indicates, it was a speaking competition, the organizers expected the speakers to evaluate a special speech presented by one of the organizers. It does not take a genius to understand that it was really very unfair to those who do not belong to toastmasters clubs and it was a very big advantage to those who did belong, because at Toastmasters, evaluating speeches is one of the things members are trained in literally every other week.
The other point the competition failed at was the end result. The person that won the competition and hence became the 'Best Speaker of the Year' was not one that was, let's just say, the best. The speeches were judged on three basic things; content holding 50 percent, delivery holding 30 percent and language holding 20 percent of the score. The person with the title 'Best Speaker of the Year' was indeed very charming but was not nearly as good as the first and second runner ups when it came to content and language.
The end outcome was so disappointing to many that some were convinced that the only reason the winner was a winner was because he was a member of one of the TM clubs. To add insult to injury, a significant number of the judges at the competition were members of TM clubs which means it is very easy for them not to be objective and to be lenient towards their own.
The competition and the organizers came with a great and noble idea in hosting such a competition because we all know there is a real need for better public speakers in the country. But, the criteria for evaluating speeches should be fair and proper. Or else it should strictly remain a competition for TM club members leaving out others, but where is the fun in that?


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