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Author: Rainbow Rowell
Published by: Orion
Publication date: 28th February 2013
Pages: 336
Genres: Young Adult
Format: Paperback
Source: Gift.
Park is the boy at the back of the bus. Black T-shirts, headphones, head in a book - he thinks he's made himself invisible. But not to Eleanor...never to Eleanor.
Slow, steadily, through late-night conversations and an ever-growing stack of mix tapes, Eleanor and Park fall for each other. They fall in love the way you do the first time, when you're young, and you feel as if you have nothing and everything to lose.
Eleanor and Park is set in 1986 in Omaha. It all starts with Eleanor not being able to find a seat on the school bus...except for an empty one next to Park. For a few weeks, they exchange mix tapes and comics, but they never exchange any words. As their feelings for each other continue to grow, they fall in what can only be described as young love.
For a few months now I have been seeing reviews of this book and others by Rainbow Rowell. What intrigued me was that I have never seen a negative review of any of her books! When Fiona of Eventide Reads sent me her copy (thank you!!) I was eager to try this out for myself.
Eleanor is a very complex person. Her home life isn't exactly the best; her step-dad is abusive, she shares a tiny room with her four younger siblings and there is hardly ever any food in the house. On top of all of that, she gets bullied at school, she sees herself as fat and ugly and nothing ever seems to go her way. I think her dry wit was brilliant! I've been reading books with over the top humour lately, so it was refreshing to read something so subtle, yet fantastic. She doesn't even attempt to fit in - she constantly wears men's clothes, she doesn't bother with her hair and she just generally doesn't act like the stereotypical teenage girl. Rainbow Rowell (why wasn't I called Rainbow? Instead I'm stuck with the second colour of the rainbow-_-) did an excellent job of showing that you don't need to try and fit in. Just be yourself and the right people will like you.
I loved Park! Usually in books, the guy always does something that screws everything up, but Park seemed like a decent guy. The fact that he gave Eleanor - a girl he barely knew - his comics was really sweet and I liked that he took the time to create mix tapes for her. He was caring, generous and understanding - yay! Park is different from the usual love interests in YA, and that contributed to my list of 'Reasons Why I Love This Book'.
Usually I'm not a fan of books that are set in the past. However, a few days ago I read Time Between Us by Tamara Ireland Stone which was set in the 1990s, and I realised I really don't mind them! In 'Eleanor and Park', I actually kept forgetting it wasn't set in the present day because it wasn't that different. That's a good thing, by the way!
There is a MASSIVE twist in this book and it startled me! It jumped out of nowhere. I won't go into too much detail but I'd just like to say that the author did a great job of even keeping the reader in the dark about what was going on!
The ending of the book frustrated me. How could it end like that? It doesn't even have a sequel. It really depressed me. My poor mum had to witness me go 'ARGHHHH' really loudly, throw the book across the room (I swear it was the first and last time, it's not damaged!) and then I picked it up and hugged it (shush, you.) Do you want to see my reaction for yourself? I live-tweeted it...it's scary, be warned.
I'm really not a fan of cliffhangers, especially when there is no sequel. The book was brilliant up until that point, but the ending really annoyed me!
Overall, this was a truly enthralling read! It wasn't at all what I expected, but it was a pleasant surprise. It has somehow restored my faith in the human race and the story has been expertly crafted. Now I'm really excited to read Attachments and Rainbow's upcoming novel, Fangirl!


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In honor of the Dog Days of Summer Sale on August 24, our photographer spent some time photographing ALL the animals in the store. Care to guess what we have the MOST of? And, surprisingly, what common animal we hardly have ANY of? Stay tuned, and come back to this site between now and the sale, and you'll figure it out.
Today, it's a Bunny Bonanza. Bunnies for baby, bunnies for the garden who won't eat your plants, bunnies for the china cabinet, and bunnies on a cookie jar.
We won't be running animal pictures forever. Just for now until the sale.

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Korean kids have NO SHAME in talking about their teachers. Kids walk right up to me and say I have a big nose, big head, I'm ugly, when my nostrils flare I look like a dragon, I smell like "ddong" (shit), the lines on my forehead are disgusting, etc. They pull no punches, it's really weird because they are much better behaved than kids in the US, but it's somewhat acceptable to comment on people's physical features.
So we have to read journals for our students, the Korean teacher and the English teacher read them. The journal topic for one lesson is "Write About Your Teacher." A few weeks ago this one class I have wrote about their Korean teacher, I was a little bummed, I was hoping to read things about me. One of the students wrote in his journal that he "got sick looking at the Korean teacher. Her face is disgusting and I hate her." There was more to the journal (a lot more) but that's the gist of it. Again, when the journals are finished the Korean teacher AND me have to read it, and this kid wrote nasty things about the girl!! When I read it, I ripped his journal entry into pieces! He may have gotten in trouble for not having his journal, but I don't care.
Anyway, last week, the same class had to write about "Ben Teacher." Let's see what these little devils had to say..
"Ben teacher hit John, but he didn't hit me so I like him. Thinking him to hit John because John is very noisy and John me next to seat and not understand his speak. His speech so fast, I want slowly speech and I am thinking he heigh is 185 centimeters. I want slowly speech Ben teacher. By the way first I think teacher very kind but now I think teacher very so-so." LOL, I never hit John, I think the kid means I HATE John, which I kind of do. John is the kid who wrote the nasty things about the Korean teacher and he is often a pain in the butt.
"Ben teacher is very very very very very very very bad. Haha, no, he is so-so. He is funny and he kind because he give me some gift. I'm not love him but I'm not hate him."
"My English teacher name is Ben. He is very tall. He takes glasses on his eyes. He everyday have a bottle water. He is funny, he can't Korean says. He is everyday wear t-shirt, I see he is very cold. My English teacher is a good teacher."
"My teacher is name is Ben teacher. He is very bad teacher because teacher drink water but we are doesn't drink water he says. Teacher I am so thirsty I says. Teacher says 'no sit down,' teacher is very heartless." That's John, the kid who said the Korean teacher's face makes him sick and who's friend claims I hit. lol.
"My teacher's name is Ben teacher. He is my English teacher, he is from America. He is tall. He is handsome and he is smart. Tomorrow is Ben teacher's class. I like Ben teacher." I LIKE YOU TOO CHLOE!
"My teacher name is Ben teacher. Ben teacher is very kind and angry. He teaches English and speaking very well. He works at JC school. He has short hair. He is from America. I like my teacher." Kind AND angry? Interesting…
"Ben teacher is very kind and handsome. Very will English and very nice teacher. Teacher, I study English very well yes!"
"My teacher name is Ben. He is English teacher. He from USA, he has big eyes, short hair, a big mouth, he is tall and he is very kind and smart because he teaches many people. I think he is a very good teacher."
"My English teacher is Ben. I think Ben teacher is very like mischief. Because from day one very very mischief but I like Ben teacher and I love Ben teacher."
This is just from ONE of my 14 classes. I look forward to the "write about your teacher" journal topic in the future.
I know the kids are young, but I really can't imagine kids in America being so...open? I think we would lie or just skate around the subject if we hated our teacher. It's fascinating to read some of the journals where the kids talk about their family, if they think their parents love them or not, their friends, etc. They are sharing their thoughts and emotions with me and they don't even realize it, or do they?
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Korean kids have NO SHAME in talking about their teachers. Kids walk right up to me and say I have a big nose, big head, I'm ugly, when my nostrils flare I look like a dragon, I smell like "ddong" (shit), the lines on my forehead are disgusting, etc. They pull no punches, it's really weird because they are much better behaved than kids in the US, but it's somewhat acceptable to comment on people's physical features.
13 comments:
- Anonymous said...
stay away from Chloe, she will break your heart
- November 25, 2009 at 7:51 AM
- golden zephyr said...
Haha... kind and angry? That's quite an accomplishment, Ben Teacher ^_^
- November 25, 2009 at 2:09 PM
- Ben Gwynne said...
Chloe is an angel!!!
Zeph, maybe I have a split personality and they are saying sometimes I am kind and sometimes I am angry? Nah, can't be.
- November 25, 2009 at 3:11 PM
- Anonymous said...
Easily I agree but I think the list inform should prepare more info then it has.
- December 27, 2009 at 6:43 AM
- Ben Gwynne said...
ill have much more to share, there will be many more journals ill be reading that my kids write about me
- December 28, 2009 at 5:01 PM
- Anonymous said...
Nice dispatch and this fill someone in on helped me alot in my college assignement. Thank you as your information.
- December 29, 2009 at 8:54 AM
- Anonymous said...
Again a gentle post. Thank your achates
- December 30, 2009 at 7:58 PM
- Ben Gwynne said...
thanks to the anonymous readers, as always if you have more questions let me know, love sharing my thoughts on korea, it's wonderful culture and wonderful people
- January 3, 2010 at 5:24 AM
- Anonymous said...
Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!
- January 5, 2010 at 12:11 AM
- Ben Gwynne said...
haha, thanks for the "compliment"..ill keep trying my best to make it interesting..a little tired still from my trip, so give me as week or so to get back into my groove...thanks for reading
- January 5, 2010 at 6:00 AM
- Anonymous said...
Hello i'm new on your board but i cant read correctly a message. Bug in you site ? Thanks you
- February 28, 2010 at 9:13 PM
- Ben said...
don't think so, looks fine to me
- March 1, 2010 at 12:55 AM
- SONYA ZING said...
Wow...this post is so funny XD
I had to laugh out loud...
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Thursday, February 16, 2012
Second Trip Went Much Better
I thought I'd give you a little update on our Optical Adventure.
I didn't sleep much last night as I was too uptight about our experience yesterday. As soon as the store opened this morning I gave them a call. I explained to the lady that I was very unsatisfied with my visit there and I wished to cancel part if not all of my order.
* I told her I hated to be mean and complain but I felt as if she didn't want to take the time to help us yesterday and the lady that did help us didn't really know what she was doing.*
She replied nicely with an "I am sorry!"
She continued to tell me that she was overworked ~ today was supposed to be her day off but again she had to work.
And I was right about the other lady...she was new and is still learning the ropes.
She was very kind and said that she would be there this afternoon. She would be available to help Logan with his contact lesson as well as help to find a better fitting pair of glasses for him.
I was not looking forward to going back...not knowing how she would truly act towards us after making my complaint.
However, I was pleasantly surprised when we arrived. They greeted us before we even stepped inside their little shop. They had pulled 4 or 5 more frames off the shelf and had them sitting at the table for Logan to try on. In the end we both left happy with 3 pairs of glasses ordered and a sample set of contacts in Logan's eyeballs.
I am more than happy with the service that I recieved tonight and Logan is tickled with his new contacts and how he can see so much better.
I'm guessing that yesterday was just a BAD day for the lady and maybe she didn't realize that her bad day really reflected in her job.
I'm just glad that I called and got it off my chest this morning and that she was more than NICE with us the second time around.
6 comments:
- Carmen C. said...
I'm so glad you called and they made it *right* for you both:) sometimes it pays to complain a bit;)
- February 16, 2012 at 9:52 PM
- Robin at The Primitive Hutch said...
Hi Jessica,
Glad it went better for you today. I always believe that customer service is #1 and if they can't provide that go some where else ~ or at least talk to the person in charge.
Now we have to see some pics of Logan and his new specs!
Prim Blessings
- February 16, 2012 at 10:28 PM
- lisa said...
Glad you decided to speak up and tell them how you feel...They will never know if you don't say something...Glad it was a much better experience...Our eyes are the most important thing and with wearing glasses that is part of you..I have worn glasses for many years and it is so very important to make sure they look great...
Have a great day...Lis
- February 17, 2012 at 10:37 AM
- Robin at The Primitive Hutch said...
Hi Jessica,
I just gave you an award on my blog, when you have the chance stop by. I hope you accept it!
Prim Blessings
- February 17, 2012 at 12:50 PM
- Primitives By The Light of The Moon said...
So glad it all worked out for you!
- February 17, 2012 at 9:29 PM
- Granny Sue said...
Good. You did right to let them know you were dissatisfied. I'm glad it worked out in the end--except that you needed to make that unnecessary second trip.
- February 23, 2012 at 12:34 AM


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Family opposes accused killer's field trips
April 1, 2014
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A daughter of Sue Day, the Tucumcari woman killed with her adoptive daughter Sherry Folts in November 2012, said Tuesday she is appalled by a court order that would apparently allow the 15-year-old accused of the killings to attend field trips at a treatment facility while awaiting trial.
Tony Day is accused of murder in the slayings of his adopted mother and her daughter, which occurred in the Day family home. After spending nearly a year in the Quay County Detention Facility's juvenile wing, Day was sent to the Sequoyah Adolescent Treatment Facility in Albuquerque.
The facility apparently includes supervised field trips as part of its therapeutic program for young offenders, but is considered a secure facility.
Sabra Williams, Checotah, Okla., said that for the family, the decision to let Day attend field trips "slaps us in the face and stabs us in the heart."
Further, she said, "the courts didn't notify the family of the decision," and did not include the family in the decision process.
What the court is saying, she said, is "it's OK for the kid to commit murder, while we can't hug our mom or sister or hear them say 'I love you,'" Williams said.
She also said the order ignores the viciousness of the slayings, which included knifing, strangulation and shooting, she said.
Judge Albert Mitchell said Tuesday he did not specifically allow field trips. What he approved, he said, was treatment at the Sequoyah facility, based on its secure lock-up facilities and its therapeutic program.
"I do not micro-manage the treatment program," Mitchell said.
District Attorney Tim Rose, Mitchell said, should have been familiar with details of the therapeutic program, including any use of field trips as part of the therapeutic process.
In a hearing on Rose's motion to deny Day the opportunity to attend field trips, Day's defense attorney Jeffrey Buckels said the field trips aren't "just clowning around," and said they do not constitute a release from custody of any kind, since detainees at Sequoyah are accompanied by at least two adults at all times.
The field trips indicate that detainees are "ready to graduate to different activities" as part of therapy, Buckels said, adding the request to permit Day to participate in the field trips originated with Sequoyah staff.
Rose said, however, that if Day were in jail, he would not be allowed to attend field trips.
"I think this is a very unsecured situation," Rose said of the field trips.
"While these recreational activities my be appropriate for certain children that are at Sequoyah (i.e. nonviolent offenders)," Rose wrote in the second of two motions he has filed challenging such excursions for Day, "(they are) certainly not appropriate for Tony Day, who brutally murdered two people and is awaiting trial and of whom we are yet to receive any information as to his mental state, dangerousness, etc."
After a hearing on the first motion two weeks ago, Mitchell did not change his position, but invited Rose to file another motion, if Rose desired to bring Day back to Quay County. In response, Rose filed his second motion.
No hearing has been set on the second motion.
Sequoyah's website describes the facility as a "36-bed adolescent treatment program operating 24 hours a day in a secure setting," and "a safety-net program that specializes in aggressive boys ages 13-17 who have the cognitive capacity to benefit from verbal therapies."
Further, according to the website, the facility is "for treatment, not incarceration.


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So I'm trying to get back into things at the moment. To do this, I was thinking that some sort of little project that could keep me occupied would be a good start, so I've decided on a theme. Right now, we're coming out of the Christmas break, and that is often a time associated with joy, happiness, and peace. So naturally what better choice than to focus on the exact opposite, which would be war? Over the course of the week, I will be randomly picking out a selection of war films from my collection. Each day I'll be discussing a different film related to a different conflict.
In order to better add a level of simultaneous suspense and uncertainty. I am incorporating a system in how I choose which movies I'll be covering. For each day, I'll be covering a different time period. I have a definite schedule for which days correspond to each era, but the actual war film will be selected at random each day. This means that even I have no idea what films we'll be hearing about. All I can do is provide a list of the theme for each day. Here is the full schedule for the week:


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It was a rough week for Dakona to say the least but I've learned over my life that some of the best experience you can get comes from your failures, even epic ones. So yes there were lots of tough pills to swallow this week but I do think I came out ahead in the long run. I may have put the cart before the horse so to speak but as pointed out by some, I do need to put in more work in practice before I jump into a real game. With that said I did manage to salvage the week by getting something that had been previously out of my control. Without knowing many people on my server getting help can be somewhat of a challenge at times, luckily for me I am a hunter and we usually manage on our own. Befriending a warlock and a druid can have many different benefits as I found out on Thursday. Having learned I was seeking out help to kill a few bosses in Blackwing Lair to get to my beloved Chromaggus. Two guildies Sephirothz and Williee joined me as we took on the first boss Razorgore the Untamed where reports had been that he was bugged and a ticket from a GM revealed it would be corrected in the next update. Nonetheless we gave it a go having read some people had managed to get him down even with the bug. We tried several times with different strategies but it was clear the bug would prevent us from killing him and I wasn't to disappointed having found some patient and mature people to hang out with for a few hours. I woke up Thursday morning and logged on to find Sephirothz waiting for me. Asking me what I was up to he encouraged me to come with him to Blackrock Mountain without letting on any details. When we entered Blackwing Lair I noticed right away Razorgore had been killed at some point during the night or morning. Turns out Sephirothz and Williee went back and managed to kill him and others leading the way to Chromaggus. I ran as fast and I could to Chromaggus and like a good boy he was waiting for me, albeit because he had no choice, behind a barred door.
I named him Chromie because well I'm original like that. He is definitely unique and I didn't want to take away his legendary name from him but I did want to make it more cute. Having two mouths to feed instead of one might be a challenge and expensive but his purple skin and pink tongue make it well worth it.
Hanging around Origmmar as I often do, I was quite surprised at how much attention he attracted. Keep in mind I also have a Spectral Tiger and Cub as well as a Time-Lost Flying Mount and several rare pets, none of which ever gotten as many comments and looks as Chromie did standing outside the Inn for 30 minutes while waiting for a Heroic to pop.
I created a video for you hunters out there curious about taming him. He is extremely easy to tame if you have some friends or guildies to help you kill a few bosses at Blackwing Lair. It is a level 60 raid so most fights can be done with two people but bring as many as you can and you can be in and out of there in 20 minutes with a new pet!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Number 25
Posted by Dakona at 6:07 PM
Labels: Chromaggus
2 comments:
- Khendruk said...
That is a pretty impressive pet!
Congratulations (again)!
- February 19, 2011 at 8:45 PM
- Rades said...
Awesome pet! I see very, very few hunters with him, he's such a unique and impressive addition to your collection. :D
- February 20, 2011 at 12:09 PM
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Democratic presidential contender Sen. Barack Obama said it is critical for Pakistan to be a constructive ally in fighting al-Qaida, a week after threatening military action if President Musharraf did not act.
Obama and his spokesman offered measured criticism of the Bush administration's actions and policies on Pakistan. The candidate twice declined an opportunity to explain the difference between his proposals and the White House's, but expressed sympathy for Musharraf, who faces a growing militant backlash in his Muslim nation.
''President Musharraf has a very difficult job, and it is important that we are a constructive ally with them in dealing with al-Qaida,'' Obama said Wednesday.
Obama did not repeat the most incendiary line from his foreign policy speech last Wednesday, when he promised: ''If we have actionable intelligence about high-value terrorist targets and President Musharraf won't act, we will.''
That pledge set off ripples of resentment in the relationship between Washington and Islamabad, prompting Pakistani officials to warn against U.S. incursions into their country.
Tariq Azim, Pakistan's minister of state for information, said talk from the United States about the possibility of U.S. military action against al-Qaida in Pakistan ''has set alarm bells ringing and has upset the Pakistani public.''
Azim cited Obama as an example of someone who had made such comments and said Obama's recent remarks were one reason the government was debating whether to declare a state of emergency.
A call to Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs for comment was not immediately returned Wednesday night.
President Bush was vague on Monday when asked whether he would consult with Pakistan before chasing al-Qaida leaders into Pakistan. Last year, he offered a clearer answer, saying he could not send thousands of troops into Pakistan to search for Osama bin Laden without an invitation from the government. ''Pakistan's a sovereign nation,'' Bush said then.
Asked Wednesday whether there was any difference now between his position and the Bush administration, Obama twice sidestepped the question, once saying he did not know Bush's stance and then saying he did not speak for the White House.
Obama repeated his insistence that, ''We can't send millions and millions of dollars to Pakistan for military aid, and be a constant ally to them, and yet not see more aggressive action in dealing with al-Qaida.''
Bush recently tried to ensure just that, signing into law a measure that ties U.S. aid to Pakistan to progress in combating militants. Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs said the senator's broader criticism is that Bush ''has not asked more of the Pakistanis.''
The closest Obama came to directly criticizing the Bush administration on the matter was to cite a report in The New York Times that said then-Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld had called off a raid against al-Qaida leaders in Pakistan in 2005, despite having actionable intelligence.
Gibbs went a step further than the candidate in a subsequent telephone interview, saying that the aborted raid showed ''the White House actually doesn't have a policy'' on Pakistan.
''The American public needs to understand these issues because part of what's at stake in this next, upcoming foreign policy debate is the need to shift resources out of Iraq, in part to attend to these problems,'' Obama said.
''If the American people don't understand that this is where the real threat is, that we're on the wrong battlefield right now, then we may get confused and elect a president who continues down the wrong road instead of the one that's really going to make a difference in terms of our security.''
In Islamabad, Azim said Musharraf's government is not ruling out imposing emergency because of ''external and internal threats'' to Pakistan and deteriorating law and order in the volatile northwest near the Afghan border. He referred to recent military action against militants in northwestern border areas that he said had resulted in the deaths of many soldiers.


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Xtreme Tully Rafting Info
Xtreme Tully River Rafting is the ultimate rafting experience. Your guides will take you outside your personal comfort zone, to get the heart racing and your adrenalin pumping! All participants must be fluent in English and competent, confident swimmers.
What makes it Great?
Grade 3 & 4 guided White Water Rafting
Guaranteed small groups with less interruption
Highly experienced senior guides
More thrilling paths through the rapids
Cliff jumping, rapid swimming and raft surfing
Your day includes:
Your day includes:
All accommodation transfers
BBQ lunch beside the river
All equipment and instruction
Approximately 5 hours of white water rafting
Cliff jumping, rapid swimming and raft surfing
All government levies
Daily Departures:
Daily Departures:
The Tully Gorge is 2 hours from Cairns
Departs Cairns & Northern Beaches 6.30am (returns approx 5.30pm)
Departs Mission Beach Daily 7.30am (returns 4.00pm)
What to Bring :
What to Bring :
Lace-up shoes or sandals which wont fall off your feet
Swimming costume
Change of clothes
Towel & sunscreen
Money for souvenirs
Your Day:
Your Day:
Xtreme Rafting operates on the Tully River and is specifically designed for those seeking small and intimate group sizes. The Upper Tully Gorge is regarded as the best section of commercial white water in Australia. Falling from high in the valley, this section boasts constant grade 3-4 rapids, which are moderate technical rapids with the need to hold on at times and definite continuous need to manoeuvre rafts.
Your day starts with comprehensive instructions on how to manoeuvre an inflatable raft through the water. Then you set off on your adventure experiencing the best this exceptional river has to offer. Travelling with senior river guides, negotiate your way down the river with a small flotilla of rafts. Xtreme is the first trip down the river giving you the Tully at its absolute best, and allowing you to marvel at the magic of the World Heritage Rainforest, which surrounds you on all sides. Xtreme also offers additional activities such as Rock Jumping, Raft Surfing and Rapid Swimming which you can choose to join in or not.
What to Wear:
Wear the same clothes you would wear to the beach as you will definitely get wet, board shorts are recommended for both guys and girls. Make sure you bring a towel and a set of dry clothes to change into after your rafting adventure. You will need to wear secure footwear which will not come off your foot while rafting such as running shoes or sandals with an ankle strap. If you don't have suitable footwear (or don't want yours to get wet) we have sandals for hire at the Tully Cafe which we stop at before we go rafting.
Self Driving:
Please meet at the El Arish Tavern - Turn right off highway in Ryrie St, to the end on the left in El Arish, no later than 8:30am in the morning.
Minimum age: 15 years (rafters aged 15-17 years must be accompanied by an adult)
Rafting is not suitable for anyone who is pregnant
All Xtreme rafters must be confident swimmers and have good English skills - Any participants that do not meet these conditions will be automatically placed on the main Tully tour on the day, and no refund of the difference will be available.
GREAT NEWS! All payments made to Travstar do not incur a credit card surcharge.
Xtreme Tully Rafting Guest Reviews (8)
Friday, February 09, 2018
A fun and exilerating experience!! The staff were great and views and memories made were priceless. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting North Queensland.
Tuesday, March 04, 2014
Would defiantly recommend doing this tour over the normal Tully River one if you like adrenaline. If your lucky enough to get Rod as a guide you're in for a great day. Expect a few bruises :o) having done the other tour before this was 100 times better, small numbers and heaps of extras. Go do it!!
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
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Wednesday, December 09, 2009
One of the highlights of my life. Absolutley the scariest and most fun activity. Great way to see the rainforest and push your limits. The guides were very good at their jobs, and knew exactly what they were doing. Perfect.
Monday, November 23, 2009
This was the highlight of our holiday. Reccommend it to anyone that enjoys a rush of adrenalin. The Raging Thunder crew were FANTASTIC. Would definately do this again.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
A fantastic day out the rafting crew made the day. A flawless day. It makes me want to do more rafting.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
This was fantastic the crew that work here are just fantastic!! i had never been rafting before in my life and we chose the extreme trip (which does extra things to the normal group) but it was brilliant i would recommend it to anyone!!
Monday, October 01, 2007
Thankyou Emma, My holidays to Cairns was PERFECT! I really enjoyed!
I think the best part of my whole trip was the 2 tours I did on Tuesday and Wednesday! On tuesday I did Rafting with Raging Thunder. I did the Xtreme! I LOVED rafting! Everybody there was so nice and funny with all of us and we were treated very friendly! The tour was AWESOME! I really enjoyed those 5 hours doing rafting!
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Xtreme Tully Rafting Rates
|All prices shown in Australian Dollars
|Prices valid from now until 31 March 2019
|Xtreme Tully Rafting
|Xtreme Tully -ex Mission Beach or self-drive
Includes Levies
|Xtreme Tully -ex Cairns or Beaches hotel
Includes Levies
|All prices shown in Australian Dollars
|Prices valid from 01 April 2019 until 31 March 2020
|Xtreme Tully Rafting
|Xtreme Tully -ex Mission Beach or self-drive
Includes Levies
|Xtreme Tully -ex Cairns or Beaches hotel
Includes Levies
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
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I will send a prayer your way. You are right God always hears us and He will never leave your side. Love and prayers. RebekahReplyDelete
praying as I type....God is good and loves His children more than we can possibly imagine, even more than we do. hold tight to that as your dad is going through surgery. He is in the best hands possible. sending big hugs your way!ReplyDelete
Doe, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your dad, and your family today. Big hugs, KathyReplyDelete
My prayers are with you - think positively!ReplyDelete
In my prayers!ReplyDelete
Dear Jesus, I do lift up Doe's father. You know what he needs and how to make it happen. Your will is perfect and good, I pray that you will work a miracle and that you'll be with Doe and her family as they wait. Please bring peace and comfort and healing. xoReplyDelete
Lifting Doe and Doe's Daddy in prayer. Please keep us posted.ReplyDelete
Praying for you and your daddy girl, hugs to you allReplyDelete
thinking of you and wishing you and your family well:)ReplyDelete
Sending you all my prayers and thoughts ❤ReplyDelete
Dear Jesus,ReplyDelete
We lift Doe's daddy up to you. He is your child and we know You love him. Bring comfort to him and also his family, that all things will work out for good.
In Jesus name we pray,Amen!
take care Doe!
Lotsa love for you all!!ReplyDelete
Prayers enclosed...and hugs. I know far to much how you are feeling. Have had lots of "stuff" like this with a very dear friend...and my parents. Take care and we are all thinking of you and your family!!!ReplyDelete
praying for you and your father...ReplyDelete
Dear Heavenly Father -- I lift up Doe's father just this moment and the surgeons who will be performing his surgery. You are the Great Physician, guide and direct their hands upon this surgery. I ask also that you send a legion of angels to comfort and keep Doe from anxiety during the procedure. I pray for swift healing and patience. Lord Jesus, I ask these things in your name. AmenReplyDelete
- Deb BurroughsJuly 18, 2012 at 1:57 AM
Prayers and hugs for all of you...ReplyDelete
- Holly SaveurJuly 18, 2012 at 2:25 AM
Thinking of you ..your father and family...and sending hugs and the very best wishes your way......ReplyDelete
"Deer" DoeReplyDelete
Keeping you, your dad and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Bon courage as we say here!
xoxo Jackie O.
just checking back in today to let you know I'm still praying.... hope all went well yesterday and he's on the smooth road to recovery. sending hugs to go with those prayers! :)ReplyDelete
I also believe in God and that He answers our prayers. I have just prayed for your Father and hope all will go well. Last year I spent 6 long months in the hospital with a blood infection...if I had not had many friends and family and strangers (to me)...praying I would not be out of the hospital yet. Have faith...God will provide. ♥ReplyDelete
Father, may your loving arms enwrap your son and be with him throughout this entire process. Let him know your ever loving presence and comfort even in the midst of pain. Heal him Lord and restore him to health because you love to give good things to your children! May your peace and joy be with Doe and her family too.ReplyDelete


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Last night, our church held it's 6th annual Fireworks at The Crosses! It is one of my favorite events our church hosts each year! They estimated that 10,000 people attended last night and 101 people were baptized at the foot of the crosses prior to the start of the fireworks!
Our kids had a great time last night! I tried to get a picture of them before we left the house, but this was the best I could get of the two of them together.
Our attempt at a family picture...Brody was blowing in my face the entire time Kelsey was trying to take a picture!
Crazy little family!
Our small group "tailgated" before the event. We had BBQ and lots of great sides and desserts. These are just a couple of my friends from small group. We love all the sweet couples that meet in our home each week! It's so fun doing life with them.
Brody has been a little nervous about the fireworks for months. He told us he loved to look at them, but he did not like to hear the loud explosions. These ear muffs were the answer to his problem! He loved the fireworks last night since the sound was muffled a little bit. How cute is his little friend, Corbin? These two have a lot of fun together!
And just for fun...Here is our family the previous 5 years at Fireworks at The Crosses!
So rumor has it that Google Reader vanishes today. If you want to use a something similar to Google Reader to keep-up with our little family, then you can follow us using Blog Lovin'. It easily transferred all my blogs from my Google Reader list to my Blog Lovin' account with a simple click!
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Cabriolet is the moniker that Audi gave several of its convertible vehicles, including the A80, A4, and A5. The first Audi Cabriolet convertible was a slightly modified version of the A80, which was in production from 1966 to 1996 and had a convertible top instead of a standard hardtop. Even though Audi stopped manufacturing the A80 in 1996, the Audi Cabriolet was still in production until 2000. Consumers that wanted to purchase an A80, therefore, could only choose the convertible option. In 1994, Audi introduced its A4 model. The Audi A4 Cabriolet is a two-door convertible that was replaced by the A5 Cabriolet convertible. However, the A4 is still available in sedan and wagon body styles. Audi began production of its A5 but did not make a Cabriolet version until 2009. The mechanics used in the A5 two-door Audi Cabriolet are closely related to the mechanics used in the A4.
Consumers can currently purchase Audi A5 Cabriolets convertibles. Audi designed the latest A5 after its success with the Nuvolari quattro, or all-wheel drive (AWD) in 2003. The 2012 Audi Cabriolet is based on the Nuvolari's grand touring, or cruiser, concept, but it uses an attractive two-door convertible body style. Some experts claim that the Audi A5 Cabriolet is less practical than the Nuvolari, but many consumers are willing to trade a few practical functions for a sexier look.
Like many of today's Audi cars, the 2012 Cabriolet uses all-wheel drive that gives it exceptional power and handling on the road. With all-wheel drive, the car offers the power of a rear-wheel drive (RWD) vehicle as well as the exceptional handling that a front-wheel drive (RWD) vehicle offers in slippery conditions. The additional weight of an all-wheel transmission, however, does not make the Audi Cabriolet less fuel-efficient than most of its competitors. That's because Audi has created a fuel-efficient engine that offers a good MPG in town and on the highway. Consumers looking to buy a sporty convertible, of course, can expect less fuel efficiency.
The Audi Cabriolet comes with a fabric roof instead of a retractable hardtop, which is featured in many previous Cabriolet models. This makes the vehicle lighter, which leads to better fuel efficiency for modern drivers.
The Audi A5 Cabriolet is clearly designed to compete with other high performance vehicles such as the Infiniti G37, Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe, and the BMW 3 Series. However, the combination of power, handling, and style comes at a price. Convertibles typically cost more than hardtop models, and the A5 Cabriolet is no different. Consumers can expect to spend $4,000 to $5,000 more for the convertible than the coupe model. While that puts the Audi Cabriolet out of some people's price range, it is still relatively affordable for the type of consumers that its design attracts.
The Audi Cabriolet is well known for its role as Audi's convertible body style. Each Cabriolet features a two-door design that offers a sporty look for drivers interested in a high-performance vehicle. It also features the same performance mechanics included in other body styles. This gives them the same handling and performance benefits of all A80, A4, and A5 Audi cars. The Cabriolets also sport a fabric soft top, different from the Volkswagen Eos, which has a hard retractable roof.
Audi's first Cabriolet was a convertible version of the company's A80. Unlike the A4 Cabriolet and A5 Cabriolet, however, Audi chose to leave "A80" out of the car's name, instead dubbing it as the Audi Cabriolet. Despite the name difference, the Cabriolet was nearly the same car as the A80. Audi simply redesigned the vehicle slightly to make a convertible version. This significant stylistic difference, however, does not detract from the fact that the Cabriolet had the same engine and transmission as the A80. Consumers looking for a high-performance, reliable vehicle with a little more pizzazz should turn to the Cabriolet.
Audi produced four generations of the A80: the A80 B1 in 1972, B2 in 1978, B3 in 1986, and B4 in 1991. The Audi A80 B1 is also known as the Audi Fox especially overseas.
Like other Audi vehicles, the A4 stands out because of its excellent power and handling. Every generation features an all-wheel drive transmission, or quattro, that gives drivers more control than front-wheel or rear-wheel cars. Audi manufactured five generations of the A4, with each generation showing slight improvements over previous designs. The fourth generation Audi A4, which ran from 2005-2008, was the last that consumers could purchase as a Cabriolet. Buyers wanting to purchase an A4 in 2012 could only choose between the four-door sedan and the five-door Avant wagon.
The Audi A5 is the current model offered as a Cabriolet. The first A5 Cabriolet, also known as the 8F7, debuted in 2009. It uses the same engine and transmission as other A6 models.
1998 Audi Cabriolet
Convertible, Sports
1997 Audi Cabriolet
The 1997 Audi Cabriolet is a sporty, luxurious convertible that comes with a 2.
1996 Audi Cabriolet
The 1996 Audi Cabriolet is the convertible-version of the Audi 90 coupe.
1995 Audi Cabriolet
The 1995 Audi Cabriolet is a compact convertible that is built off of the Audi 90 sedan design.


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Life Changing Exercise – Change Your Film Meditation Script
As offered in my book, 'How Life Really Works: The Answer to Finding Your Purpose & Personal Fulfillment,' here is the meditation script that goes with the 'Life Changing Exercise – Change Your Film' Workbook. For this meditation to work you'll need to:
1. read the book and
2. record this script or listen to the one I recorded for you.
To get the audio file, simply enter your details in the below form – otherwise, record the script below and play it back to yourself:
Life Changing Exercise – Change Your Film Meditation Script
Find yourself a quiet place to sit or lie down. Turn off your phone, make arrangements not to be disturbed and dim the lights. Take a moment to make sure that you are warm enough, and that you are laying down or seated comfortably. Rest your hands loosely in your lap or along your sides.
Now close your eyes.
This is your time. A time for you to quietly focus on improving your film. You can think about work, family, friends and your list of to-do's later. For now, listen to my voice and ask your mind and body to relax as much as it can. If your thoughts drift away, that's totally normal, simply remind yourself to come back to my voice and follow my instructions.
Take a long slow, deep breath in…hold it for a moment, and then slowly exhale. Just allow any tension to melt away as you gradually relax more and more deeply with each breath.
Take another long slow, deep breath in…hold it, and then exhale. Empty your lungs completely with your out-breath.
Take another deep breath in. Take your time. Hold it for a moment, and then let it go. You can already feel yourself drifting into a state of deep relaxation.
Continue to breathe slowly and gently as you bring your awareness to the top of your head. Just sense or imagine a feeling of relaxation beginning to spread down from the top of your scalp…. feel the muscles in your forehead and temples relax.
Allow your eye muscles to release. Let your cheeks and jaw soften and let go of all tension.
Now let this peaceful feeling flow down into your neck. Feel it loosening every muscle and every fiber.
With each breath you take, this relaxing feeling becomes deeper and warmer. It works its way deep into the muscles in your shoulders…soothing them…releasing them.
This peaceful feeling flows down from your shoulders and into your arms. It loosens the muscles in your upper arms…your forearms…your hands…relaxing and soothing…all the way to the tips of your fingers.
As your body relaxes, your mind relaxes, and your thoughts seem to become lighter. You are slipping further and further into a dreamlike state of stillness and relaxation.
Now, bring your awareness to your chest and your stomach. Feel how this area of your body gently rises and falls as you breathe. The peaceful sensation flows throughout this area of your body, soothing every muscle and relaxing every organ. You can feel it releasing every last molecule of tension.
Turn your attention to your upper back, and feel this relaxing sensation flow all the way down your spine. As it gradually works its way down your body, feel every muscle in your back relax and unwind.
Feel that your entire upper body has become loose and relaxed.
Sink into this serene sensation. Relax more and more deeply with each breath.
Now feel your hips relax as the peaceful feeling starts to work its way through your lower body. Relax your bottom…the backs of your thighs…the front of your thighs. Feel all these large, strong muscle groups becoming looser and more relaxed with each passing moment.
Soothing feelings of relaxation flow down through your knees, and into your calves. Your ankles relax. Now your feet relax. Allow your entire lower body to relax completely, and allow any remaining tension from anywhere in your body to flow out through the tips of your toes.
You are comfortable, peaceful and relaxed.
You are now completely relaxed from the tips of your toes to the top of your head.
Knowing that you are completely safe and secure, think about your current life situation, the beliefs associated to it and all the associated film elements. Visualize yourself with the problematic results. See yourself in the middle of the problem and any related visuals that come to mind. Feel how it feels to have your problem. Feel the emotional and physical pain it creates. Feel how your body feels – notice areas that contract or feel strained or tense. Remind yourself of the self-talk you create, the doubts you entertain and the fears that are associated to your problem.
Remember to breathe and carry on as relaxed as you can. Notice your film but don't let it take you away from my voice.
Before we can move on and make a swap, carry on feeling your problem. Feel it in your mind, your heart and through your body. Watch how this problem causes changes in your thoughts and body.
And now notice any memories that come up when immersed in your problem. Quickly play them through your mind – it's not necessary to dwell on them – just acknowledged them.
And consider your expectations when being immersed in this problem. What have you been expecting to happen?
Feel, see, hear, smell and taste the state of mind and body that is created by the current beliefs and film that you hold.
Now make a conscious decision that you no longer want to live with that problem. You no longer want to live with that film. Give it up. Release it into atmosphere and visualize it being sucked up by a vacuum cleaner where it is then vaporized into nothingness.
Breathe in a deep breath. You are safe. Notice any areas of tenseness in your body and send your breath to them. Relax. Feel peaceful. Remember that this time is your time. Focus on my voice for now and later you can attend to other things.
Breathe another deep breath. Now it's time to replace your old film with the new.
Bring to mind your new film. Visualize your life as if your problem was solved. See yourself moving around and interacting with this new frame of mind. Feel what it feels like. What do you see, what do you hear, what can you smell and taste? How does your body feel? What does it feel like physically to experience the effects of this new film?
What are your new thoughts?
What do you say to yourself with this new film?
And what memories come to mind that support your new film? Recall them as vividly as you can. Watch them as if you were watching a wonderful movie.
And with this new film what are your new expectations?
What do you now believe?
Bask in the feelings of this new film. Your beliefs create your reality and right now you're choosing to swap your old reality and film for a new reality and film. You're showing your mind and body who you want to be and how you want to feel. And the more you can bring this new film into play the quicker your new reality will appear.
Spend a few more minutes basking in the new you.
When you're ready, wiggle your fingers and toes…stretch your body out and slowing wake yourself up. Congratulate yourself for taking time out to make your life more fulfilling. Here's to your next best version of yourself.
Kim Brown helps people to find their life's purpose and exponentially increase their fulfillment. To get started read Kim's book, 'How Life Really Works: The Answer to Finding your Purpose & Personal Fulfillment'


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My name is Nikki Stu, I am a UK based comic book creator living in Sheffield. For the past five years, I have worked on an ongoing series of comics called "Thank Goodness for Herald Owlett", and am now working on something new...
Honeydew and Magic follows the story of a girl named Sprout - She doesn't know too much about her past, though one thing she does know is that she was human until a tree spirit named Treesun came along, who lives in her head. You'll get to meet Terra and Goji, two other folks she lives with and see their adventures in the strange world they inhabit. Oh, I should also mention that they live in a magic shop selling all kinds of different magic teas. Some of which are explosive.
Currently, I am halfway through inking Honeydew and Magic. However there is still a great amount that needs doing, as this is both my largest single issue at 64 pages, and my first comic to be produced in FULL, EYE-POPPING COLOUR from front to back. Making it my biggest project so far.
Here's a quick run through of the rewards that will be available to you...
Super that the project got funded, lets add some nice little extras!
£3,200- If I reach this goal everyone who backed a tier with an item included will also get a unique sticker and a unique badge sent out to them as well.
£3,000- if I reach this goal then everyone who backed £15 or more will get the sticker and a limited edition print, only avalible through the Kickstarter.
£2,700- if I reach this goal then everyone who backed an amount that contains a book will get a unique sticker inside, saying who the book belongs to and signed by me.
Four season Badges
The badges come as a set of four, one for each of the main characters and each one of them representing a different season.
Golden Dragon Tote bag
The Golden Dragon tote bag will be a lovely golden yellow coloured bag, with the characters screen printed in a chocolate brown colour on top.
A5 Colour samples
The A5 painting you'll receive will be one of a kind specially for you, and in full colour. You can select any character you like as the subject, or if you're happy to have a random character, I'll select one from one of my comics.
Small Papecraft samples
These papercrafts tend to be a lot cuter looking than the larger ones. I can easily fit in one character on a background but nothing too complex, what you have is up to you.
Large papercraft samples
Due to the size of these, they do take a little more time to make, but you will get a greater level of detail. Again, the character can be any you choose.
More updates are on the way, any questions at all please feel free to message me, thanks for taking the time to read this and thanks for the support!
Risks and challenges
Volume 1 of Honeydew and Magic will offer a glimpse into a much larger adventure. It introduces all the main characters, the world they inhabit and also the kind of evil they will be facing.
The funds from this Kickstarter will get Honeydew and Magic printed, as well as cover costs for all added extras for backers. I'm aiming to get at least 300 copies of the book done. If I exceed my kickstarter goal I'll add some extra pages into the book.
The comic itself is roughly halfway inked. I am early in the process of adding colour into the book, and am aiming to get the comic done for late summer. All being well I will have the comic printed by November 2013 and then shipped out to everyone by early December.
I'll keep updating Kickstarter with updates on how it is going...Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
Questions about this project? Check out the FAQ
Funding period
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The Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017 is currently before the Seanad and is likely to be enacted soon. SFA has repeatedly raised concerns in relation to various aspects of the proposed legislation which included the late introduction of section 20 of the Bill. If this section is enacted, it would have significant consequences for businesses in relation to the designation of individuals as self-employed. SFA welcomes that Minister Regina Doherty has indicated in the Seanad that she intends to bring an amendment next week to remove this section.
The main provisions of the Bill are as follows:
The current band widths that were revised in section 16 of the Bill are as follows:
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A 3 hours or more Less than 6 hours
B 6 hours or more Less than 11 hours
C 11 hours of more Less than 16 hours
D 16 hours or more Less than 21 hours
E 21 hours of more Less than 26 hours
F 26 hours of more Less than 31 hours
G 31 hours of more Less than 36 hours
H 36 hours and over
The necessity for a written contract of employment
This Bill and the rise in employment legislation in general means that the need for a written contract of employment is essential nowadays and we outline three reasons why you should provide contracts of employment to both existing and new staff.
Every employer is legally obliged to provide a written statement of terms of employment within two months of an employee starting work and it must include the following information:
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For example, if a retirement age is not written in a contract of employment, you cannot terminate an employee's employment purely on the grounds of age as this is discrimination under the Equality legislation. In the case of using lay-off, again if it is not written down it is harder to implement as you would need to get the employee's agreement to bring in lay off or short term working.
Businesses might want to include some or all of the following in a contract of employment if it applies:
It is important to note that all businesses must advise employees of the disciplinary procedures within one month of them starting work. Many businesses choose to include their disciplinary procedures in the contract of employment.
If a dispute arises between the employer and employee the contract of employment can provide clarity on these issues that take place internally or externally. For instance, if an employee lodges a grievance internally and it is in writing, the grievance procedures make it clear to both parties what the process is. If a claim to the Workplace Relations Commission is made for example a Payment of Wages claim, the contract of employment is usually the first reference point that will be used to defend a case.
Finally, it provides security for both parties as a contract of employment cannot be changed without the agreement from both sides. For example, an employer cannot suddenly change the hours of work without an agreement from the employee. Equally the employee cannot suddenly decide to work Monday to Thursday if their employment contract states they are required to work Monday to Friday.
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|Del McCoury
Del McCoury in 2007
|Background information
|Delano Floyd McCoury
February 1, 1939
Bakersville, North Carolina
|Bluegrass, country, old-time
|Singer, musician
|Guitar, Banjo, Singer
|Rounder Records, McCoury Music
|Del McCoury Band, Golden State Boys, Bill Monroe, The String Cheese Incident, Steve Earle, Ronnie McCoury, David Grisman
Delano Floyd "Del" McCoury (born February 1, 1939) is an American bluegrass musician. As leader of the Del McCoury Band, he plays guitar and sings lead vocals along with his two sons, Ronnie McCoury and Rob McCoury, who play mandolin and banjo respectively. In June 2010, he received a National Heritage Fellowship lifetime achievement award from the National Endowment for the Arts and in 2011 he was elected into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame.
McCoury has had a long career in bluegrass. Although originally hired as banjo player, he sang lead vocals and played rhythm guitar for Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys in 1963,[1] with whom he first appeared on the Grand Ole Opry. McCoury briefly appeared with the Golden State Boys in 1964 before taking a series of day jobs in construction and logging, while continuing to work as an amateur musician in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania.[2]
In the 1980s his sons began performing with him. Fiddler Tad Marks and bass player Mike Brantley joined McCoury's group in early 1990s. McCoury's group toured widely throughout the US.[3] They relocated to Nashville, Tennessee as they began to attract attention. Fiddler Jason Carter and bassist Mike Bub joined in 1992. Alan Bartram joined the band as bassist in 2005. McCoury became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in October 2003.
McCoury was also one of many performers at The Clearwater Concert at Madison Square Garden on May 3, 2009. The event celebrated the 90th birthday of Pete Seeger.
McCoury has influenced a great number of bands, including Phish, with whom he has shared the stage several times,[4][5] and who have covered his songs.[6] He has also performed with The String Cheese Incident and Donna the Buffalo, and recorded with Steve Earle.[7] McCoury has covered songs by artists as diverse as The Lovin' Spoonful, Tom Petty, and Richard Thompson.[6] McCoury has appeared at festivals including Bonnaroo, High Sierra,[2] the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, The Telluride Bluegrass Festival,and the Newport Folk Festival.[8] His television appearances include Late Night with Conan O'Brien and the Late Show with David Letterman.[9] Del has a very enthusiastic fan base, known as the Del-Heads.
In October 2009, The Del McCoury Band began offering fans recordings of their performances on USB flash drives available immediately after their concerts.[10]
In June 2010, McCoury received a lifetime achievement award from the National Endowment for the Arts in the field of folk and traditional arts, including a stipend of $25,000.[11]
In 2012, he joined the 11th[12] annual Independent Music Awards judging panel to assist independent musicians' careers.
In 2008, Del McCoury started DelFest, an annual bluegrass festival in Cumberland, Maryland, held at the Allegany County Fairgrounds.[13] Del McCoury Band plays every night at each of the festivals.
The 5th annual DelFest occurred in May 2012,[14] and major bluegrass acts played such as Steve Martin with the Steep Canyon Rangers, Yonder Mountain String Band, Leftover Salmon, Infamous Stringdusters, Railroad Earth, Bela Fleck, and Sam Bush, most of which had returned from previous years at the festival.
In previous years, acts such Peter Rowan, David Grisman, Jesse McReynolds, The Avett Brothers, Old Crow Medicine Show, Trampled by Turtles, Greensky Bluegrass, and Psychograss have played.
Del McCoury has won 31 International Bluegrass Music Association Awards, including Entertainer of the Year four consecutive times[15] (nine total[8]). McCoury has also won IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year four times. In 2004 he was nominated for the Best Bluegrass Album Grammy Award for It's Just The Night, and in 2006 he won his first Grammy Award, in the same category, for The Company We Keep.[8] In 2014, McCoury was nominated and won his second Grammy Award for "The Streets of Baltimore". McCoury received the Bluegrass Star Award, presented by the Bluegrass Heritage Foundation, in 2015. The award is bestowed upon bluegrass artists who do an exemplary job of advancing traditional bluegrass music and bringing it to new audiences while preserving its character and heritage.[16]


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A bit of a surprise from a humpback whale breaching near Port San Luis, California this month. The local news reported that the recent encounter is one of many in the region of California coastline and the harbor patrol is on high alert. One officer commented:
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In Australia and New Zealand where whale populations have also rebounded in recent years, regulations forbid coming within 100m of the whales in boats and kayaks.
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