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Hands-on experience is integral to CMD and occurs throughout the major. Through the Park School's renowned internship programs, and contacts with our alumni, you can intern in locations both at home and abroad.
The Ithaca College London Center provides internships while studying in London. Here are a few examples:
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"McCarte" Surname
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DEPOE BAY, Ore. – A truck full of slime eels overturned on Highway 101 Thursday afternoon, covering cars and the roadway with the slippery, slimy creatures.
The crash shut down the highway at milepost 131, south of Depoe Bay, at around noon. The highway was reopened at 4 p.m.
The semi-truck was heading northbound when a flagger stopped traffic for construction work, but the driver was not able to stop the truck and it overturned, according to Oregon State Police.
Photos: Truck full of eels overturns
The truck was carrying 7,500 pounds of slime eels and the transfer of weight caused one of the containers to come off the truck bed and fly across the highway, police said. The other containers then separated from the bed and spilled onto the highway. The flat bed completely separated from the frame of the truck.
The container that flew across the highway caused a chain reaction crash, pushing four southbound vehicles into each other. One person suffered minor injuries.
"It was a mess, approximately 150-200 yards of roadway blocked with fish and cars," said Senior Trooper Brian Tucker with Oregon State Police.
What happens when a truck load of live eels spills on HWY 101, shutting it down. #vacation #fail #liveeels
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Police said when slime eels, also known as hagfish, become stressed, they secrete a slime which covered the road and cars involved.
"It was just a mess of fish coming down the highway, there were a lot of people...it was quite a chaotic event when we first arrived," said Lt. Eric Leonard with Depoe Bay Fire.
The live eels were going to be shipped to Korea for consumption.
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|2007-02-15, 18:08
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|2007-02-15, 18:28
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Location: 9th Temple
Age: 40
Moving on to more interesting things, I going to say that I feel happy that We can say the Kids have what it takes to defeat Akatsuki, I deeply hope that We don't see new Members of Akatsuki, and little by little Akatsuki its beaten. I once saw Akatsuki to be the Geney Ryodan of Naruto universe, super strong and intelligent People, but they are not like that to me anymore.
What I want to see is the Leader reaction and Plan, upon the News of 2 of its followers been Erased.
I think the sole point of this arc was made to show Narutos growth and Not on Akatsuki itself, reason maybe why Kishimoto didn't really gave too much importance on Kakuuzu and Hidan character development, which was ok for me, maybe in the case of Hidan his secret could be maybe revealed in Databooks. One thing I can say, is that I really Had some laugh at the interaction between Hidan and Kakuuzu.
|2007-02-15, 18:37
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Not Enough Sleep
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: R'lyeh
Age: 43
|2007-02-15, 18:39
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Good wrap up chapter, i think one of teh important things about this chapter was that they established that naruto,s generation are now the best6 of konoha, basically it is no longer teh case that you can expect the teachers to be greater than them, to save them, or the fact that whatever the main charachters do they are just lower level than thier older counterparts.
I wouldnt take naruto surpassing kakashi as a literal thing, in that its not like he beats kakashi in every category. There is still certain cases in which naruto may win, but naruto has surpassed kakashi in some ways. This doesnt mean kakashi is useless, but rather that naruto has come into his own, and in some ways is greater than kakashi.
Its interesting to note, that shika doesnt believe in sacrificing pieces, and that means he has to be even smarter.
Sasuke's non killing attitude is interesting, so was he trying to kill naruto and sakura, or merely provoking them to act. I think the implication is that this next arc will focus on naruto/sasuke, if so looks like akatsuki may just be the big end boss, we shall see.
|2007-02-15, 18:49
|Link #47
Join Date: May 2004
For all of you who are unconvinced with Naruto surpassing Kakashi, ask yourself this:
"what would Naruto have to do for you to believe this statement"?
How about.....
Coming up with jutsu that blows Chidori out of the water? not enough?
How about beating someone who was beating (read: owning) Kakashi?
How about Kakashi personally saying it?
I mean really people, maybe you don't like the way to portrayed but it really should not be in doubt that Naruto> Kakashi (BTW Shika> Asuma) at this point.
With all this evidence you are still making excuses like: "Kakuzu got dumb", "Kakashi doesn't know what he's talking about", "making/having a new killer jutsu isn't all that great". You're poking holes at what Kishi clearly wants you to see: it's the new generation's turn to shine.
Next thing you know Naruto is destroying the universe with a completed Rasengan and haters will say: the universe got dumb.
|2007-02-15, 19:10
|Link #48
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2003
3 months healing (as Neji and co were seriosly injured and were fine in this chapter)
2.5 training with Jiraiya
1-2 months recent events
So that would suggest sasuke's time is almost up (around a month or less left).
Secondly, I think the reason so many ppl have trouble accepting Naruto's accomplishments is because Kishimoto has fostered a mindset of animonsity and dissapointment towards this main character. Just look at Ino's recent comments when Naruto's first attempt failed (she is like the readers talking in this instance). If he was always successful throughout the series and cool like sasuke there would be no prob. It's like if you know a screw up in real life and one day you hear they acheived a great success, you would be skeptical to say the least.
In this way Kishi has created a very different main protagonist, to which it will take many more successes before ppl come around. Afterall its been years and if you are so set in your opinion of him, it will take more than 1 arc to change it. Just a thought
|2007-02-15, 19:14
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Hidden Village of Sake
Orochimaru's sentence is rather interesting. Sasuke did NOT kill some unknown ninja grunts. I'm now much more convinced that Sasuke did not want to kill anyone from team-Yamato. He just acted like that in order to "cut the bonds" and to decieve Orochimaru. He knew that Orochimaru will stop him to fight them, and also he didn't want to gain MS by killing Naruto. It would not be logical that he wants to kill Konoha ninja while he didn't want to kill some noname losers. Also it's likely that he didn't tell Orochimaru about the method of getting the MS, in that case Orochimaru should have even forced him to kill Naruto just to get MS, so that Oro can have MS when he takes his body. And if he didn't tell Orochimaru about the most important thing, the power of the MS and the method to achieve it then it's highly probable that he just played the cold blooded killer but never meant to kill.
But even if that were not true, that last manga page means that Sasuke will be probably saved and will be on the good side in the future.
|2007-02-15, 19:18
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Join Date: May 2004
Anyway, I think now would be a good time to switch to Sasuke, The last two pages are the perfect intro for a Sasuke arc. Also him not killing anyone..... makes me wonder if he will follow through with his vengeance. I mean Itachi is still his brother. If he has qualms about killing no name ninjas then I don't see him killing his brother with any certainty.
|2007-02-15, 19:36
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Man, I agree with you. It'd be an awesome change of pace if the next arc were to focus on sasuke. That way naruto and co. can experience almost instant powering up, once the focus shifts back onto them once the arc ends...
|2007-02-15, 19:55
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Failing Silent Assassin
Join Date: Oct 2006
Age: 33
Honestly if this is how easy it is to throw Kakashi away as a power to be reckoned with I don't know what to say.. I know he retains his lethality, but its not the same if the new generation simply surpasses him like this. All that Kakashi stood for, all his history and experience, all his acclaim as a ninja of ninjas just seems incredibly deflated and that's just a shame imo, Kakashi loses a lot of appeal for little gain in unique appeal for Naruto, as his newfound power didn't strike me as intriguing at all.
|2007-02-15, 20:00
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Location is all relative.
-Wow, so many people are dismissing Naruto's improvement that I'm left in disbelief that these are the words of human beings. "Kakuzu was handicaped due to plot and his intelligence sunk like the Titanic", "He can't be stronger than Kakashi because Kakashi has the Mongekyou Sharingan despite the fact that Kakashi himself has stated that he has become stronger than him" and my personal favorite "Sasuke, Sasuke, Sasuke x infinity". In all honesty, what more is it going to take to convince them? Does Naruto have to go up against a God, walk up to his face and defeat him by flicking him in the forehead? Geez, seems like there's no pleasing the audience when it comes to Naruto. You either love hm or hate him. *Sigh* whatever, I guess all good things need to coincide with the negative things.
|2007-02-15, 20:07
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The Ironman
Join Date: Sep 2006
On to the chapter:
The revelation about Kurenai's pregnancy is interesting, but it also means that anyone hoping to see Kurenai in action post-timeskip won't be getting their wish for a while. This even might be Kishi's way of "retiring" Kurenai's character. But hopefully, this isn't the case, and she won't just be limited to cameo roles of her with the kid.
I was surprised to see that Sasuke had knocked out but not killed all those ninja. It seems like he might still have morals left, especially since it seems like it would be easier to just kill opponents rather than subdue them. On that note, I also noticed that Kakashi landed the finishing blow on Kakuzu. It reminded me of comment Sazelyt made about the story avoiding having Naruto kill his opponents. Seems like he might be right. I didn't like Kakuzu grovelling before he died though.
|2007-02-15, 20:40
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The Anti-Moron
Join Date: Jan 2006
Well I guess kakashi finished off Kakazu and thats the end of the fighting. The rest of it and next weeks chapter will be a setup for the next arc. Perhaps another go at Sasuke? Or maybe they just mentioned him to show that he's also training and getting stronger.
Anyhoo, its gonna be another go at Sasuke or more training.
|2007-02-15, 20:49
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Ninja Emperor
Join Date: Oct 2004
Age: 34
Where talking about an S-class ninja who was capable of prolonging his life for generations (or centuries for all we know) and skilled enough to take on the 1st Hokage yet he fell for one of the oldest tricks in the book.
When Itachi baited Kakashi it was because he had blinding hand speed so fast, the Sharingan could not even keep up with it. And even still he did not actually defeat Kakashi with that move alone.
Naruto's victory was handled poorly.
The elite ninja who's strategic planning rivals that of Shikamaru with the jutsu ability to much?
Watching Kakashi fight Itachi for the first time, even though he was being overpowered was like a game of chess ( the same can be said of his battle with Zabuza).
I just think Kishimoto his handling his main character poorly. He's giving him far more credit than his character is protraying that he deserves.
The way Naruto defeated Neji and Gaara were masterpieces of storytelling. The way Kishi under powered Kakashi and allowed Naruto to beat Kakuzu was weak.
I'm really hoping that Kishimoto makes something more of this. I liked that cursed Uchiha bloodline idea that was hinted at. The idea that Sasuke's training is pointless is very disappointing.
He just laid there in his crater will Kakashi finished him off. Kishi was doing well with his character up until that point.
Shikamaru using his blood to get Hidan to destroy a heart was ingenious and making him a tough opponent that even Kakashi could not beat without strong backup was great. But then the team should have worked together to finish him off instead of Naruto getting him with one bait and switch move.
Atleast we got to understand Kakuzu's ability.
Naruto overcoming his fear of Gaara and going all out to defeat him, in the way he did was impressive.
Naruto taking advantage of Jiraiya's training to defeat Neji was impressive.
Naruto screwing up his jutsu in one chapter, then beating Kakuzu with a bait and switch move was incredibly lame, made lamer by the idea that this puts him over Kakashi.
It's not hating it's just an observation. Naruto mastered a move with his shadow clones that Kakashi and Yamato taught him, which the 4th was unable to do, fine.
But the idea that he could have surpassed Kakashi still being as clumsy as he is is absurd. Naruto hasn't shown anything that suggests that he is half the ninja Kakashi is.
Kyuubi's chakra already made Naruto stronger than Kakashi. How does a powerful jutsu make him better than Kakashi?
I see this situation going one of two ways. Either Oro is going to get Sasuke's body, become this badass sharingan user and Naruto and co. are going to have to try to free him from Oro's possession or Sasuke is going to regain confidence in his own abilities and attempt to leave Oro.
Perhaps Sasuke is being trained so that oro, Kabuto and he can take out the other Akatsuki before merging to take out Itachi (I wonder where the leader fits into all of this?).
There were times where I really liked the direction Naruto's character was going and how he was progressing. He has not been doing well in the new arc.
First it is revealed that during all of his time with Jiraiya he has not obtained any significant skill (except for "that jutsu" which was never revealed) and infact has de-evolved because he has less control over Kyuubi.
The only good that came out of that is we got to see a freaky monster battle between Naruto and Oro as well as Naruto's realization that he has to keep the beast within under control and rely on his own power.
He was useless during the first encounter with Akatsuki. Sakura and the old woman defeated the cool Akatsuki while Kakashi took out the gay Akatsuki (with a nice Mangekyo Sharingan that was not used during his fight with Kakuzu).
When he did attempt to help out he used his demonic fox powers to kill a decoy.
The elemental jutsu angle that was used to explain his new jutsu was nice but he defeat of Kakuzu was out of place.
I'm just glad these guys are dead, I don't care about them I want to know more about what the leader is planning, what Oro and Sasuke are doing as well as where Itachi and Kisame are and how they play into the new arc.
|2007-02-15, 21:09
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|2007-02-15, 21:55
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The chapter in itself was good, but the pacing surely could have been a lot better.
Some other thoughts:
-No further background for Hidan and Kakuzu. Aside of killing Asuma, they pretty much ended being just an extra obstacle, nothing else. Even worse that the kill was done by the less intelligent of the pair, while the "experienced" one died miserably without even hurting someone.
-Indeed, a massive technique wasn't able to completely finish Kakuzu. Since it's obvious that Sasuke will be a lot stronger that these petty Akatsuki, then there is a chance that Naruto actually uses and hit him with it.
-Neither Naruto nor Sasuke killed their enemies. Understandable, given the target demographic for the manga, but disappointing nonetheless. It -does- imply that Sasuke isn't following Oro blindly. (albeit he is still fulfilling Itachi's desires).
-The speech from Kakashi was indeed good. Hopefully will be a lot better in the Anime, with music in the background.
-Wow, Kakashi's stamina/chakra reserves increased a LOT. He managed to use Raikiri around 6 times, surpass the speed of Kakuzu jutsus, summon Pakkun, while having the Sharingan active for long time, and still didn't collapse or even look "almost exhausted".
Clearly, Kishi still has important plans for him, with at the very least, a grand 1-1 fight (Kabuto, Itachi, Obito?) ahead.
Given the short amount of important enemies that remain alive, that also means that there will be even LESS chances for the new generation (the 9 + team Gai) , to have 1-1 confrontations. Bad omen for those with almost no appearance (TenTen, Shino, Ino).
-The chances of Kurenai to keep fighting pretty much dropped to zero. She was supposed to be the best Genjutsu user aside of Itachi/Madara. There seems to be a pattern here:
*Just wen Azuma revel to have the exact same chakra nature than Naruto, dies
*Kurenai, who has the ability to trap enemies with ilusions, like Itachi (Madara, AL?) gets pregnant.
*A weapons specialist (TenTen), rarely appears, in times when enormous area-effect attacks start to be more common and desired.
*A commander of hundred of bugs that eats chakra, can track/spy from distance, create bunshins without requiring much stamina/chakra to do it, is always busy somewhere else.
-Who will be the leader of Hinata + Shino + Kiba team? And any Promotions?
-Good to see Oro and friends again. I really would like to see how things are going on their side. Will Kabuto and Sasuke just accept that Oro gets a new body?
-Sasuke didn't use his "that jutsu" (unless it equals to TenTen technique, that's it)
And more importanly.. where is Jiraya !?
|2007-02-15, 21:59
|Link #59
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: 9th Temple
Age: 40
I feel a little bit disappointed, that so many people here have accepted Kakashi comments with happiness and open arms without even having one ounce of thought of what Kakashi is. IMO, Kishimoto just couldn't handle very well what he was trying to say or acomplish here, ending up with some people either disgusted or not convinced about what Kakshi said.
|2007-02-15, 22:04
|Link #60
Join Date: May 2004
Honestly I can't say I'm a big fan of how Kishi showed Naruto's progress, but you can't really deny that Naruto has gotten alot stronger, and that he is more powerful than Kakashi.
If anyone's IQ dropped for plot reasons it was Naruto's. Kishi felt it was important to show that Naruto was still Naruto, and made him mess up his first attempt. I really think Naruto should've just finished off Kakuzu on his first try. THAT would have been convincing. But Kishi felt this was more "in character", which is odd since we keep hearing about how Naruuto is now a "totally different ninja" now (from Yamato).
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Blue Spark Pre–ReleaseJanuary 15, 2003
If you've ever maintained a web site with an FTP program and a text editor, you know what I'm talking about when I say that there has to be a better way.
Well, I thought about that so long that I finally did something about it. If you are using IIS, make sure to check out Blue Spark.
The past week I've been putting together this tidy little self–contained program that allows you to administer your text–based files on the server itself, rather than having to worry about multiple transfers back and forth. Viewed through a web browser, Blue Spark is plain and simple, but effective enough to be useful.
Note: While officially designated v1.0, I thought of a security update this morning that has to happen. I'll be working on that the next few days, so if you download a copy now, make sure to come back and grab the update if you plan on using it for any length of time.


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Out on Her Own: Future Film Maker
by Aaron Spencer
As a child, Sabrina McCoy's favorite movie was The Goonies. She liked it because the kids were just like her – lower-middle class with quirky interests and big imaginations. Even the main character, Mikey, was asthmatic, just like her – both of them carried around inhalers. Most of all, the kids didn't apologize for who they were, even when others put them down.
The movie was formative for McCoy, 34, because when she was a child, she was a boy. She decided to transition to female six years ago, a decision that put her on her own adventure and changed life as she knew it. She quit her job, divorced her wife and moved to Portland, where she began a new career – film. She now attends Portland State University, where she's pursuing a degree in film production.
"They say entertainment is all escapist," McCoy says, "but when you're growing up in a horrible environment and you don't have a lot of support…that escapist type stuff is all you have."
McCoy grew up in a conservative factory town, Rockford, Ill., just outside of Chicago. McCoy can point to clues that she was transgender as a child, like throwing tantrums when her mother would try to put her in "boy clothes." By the time McCoy was in college, she had figured out that she was gender variant. But because of her conservative surroundings, she says, she suppressed it. She finished college, got married, got a steady job and bought a house.
"But you can only put something in the back of your mind for so long before it basically breaks wide open," she says.
The breaking point came for McCoy on Memorial Day on 2006. She was hanging out with her wife at another couples house watching anime. Between drinks, the women started talking about their likes and dislikes about bras – which brands they like, which stores are better, how annoying it is when the underwire digs in on one side.
What struck McCoy about this conversation was how easily and immediately she was able to jump in and contribute to it – she had after all, been experimenting with cross dressing. But when she did jump in, she could practically hear the scratch on the record player.
"They looked at me and said, "Wait a minute. How do you know about that?" McCoy recalls. "And then a switch in my head switched over and I was like, 'Boom. I was female.'"
What followed can safely be described as dramatic. McCoy's wife already knew she was gender variant – McCoy had told her before they got married – but when McCoy decided to transition to female, her wife said she couldn't be in a romantic relationship any more. McCoy's revelation wasn't the only thing that led to the couple's divorce, to be sure, but it played a large part.
So McCoy started rebuilding what would be a new life for her. She met another woman online (McCoy identifies as a trans lesbian), and the two soon developed a long-distance relationship. After McCoy finalized her divorce, sold her house and tied up some other loose ends, she decided to move to be with her girlfriend – in Portland.
"For me, a kid from Illinois, you grow up with cornfields and it's flat," McCoy says. "The Pacific Northwest was sort of like this magical beautiful land of coasts and caves and hills and evergreen trees and absolutely gorgeous scenery. So it kind of became a dream of mine to be out here one day."
Once in Portland, like so many others, she was unable to find steady work. Her main concern was medical insurance; since she was transgender, she wanted it as soon as possible. The easiest way to get it, she thought, would be to go back to school.
And while she was changing things up, she thought, "I may has well go and study a new field to try and better my career chances," she says. "And I might as well study something I love." She chose film.
When she graduates, she wants to create a documentary that shows transgender people in a positive light. Essentially, she wants to make the film she could have shown her parents when she came out of the closet.
"When I came out to my parents," she says, "they were like, 'What does this mean? How should we react?' I didn't have any good answers."
Her mom struck out on her own for information. She ended up going to a video store, where she was told to watch TransAmerica – a film that for a mother learning what to expect from her child's life, McCoy calls "problematic."
McCoy wants to make the film she could have shown her mother.
"I want to show that trans people can have relationships and jobs and that some of them do really great things," McCoy says. "Basically a documentary film that shows trans people living normally."


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Kauri Coast Walking Tracks
Great Walking tracks around the Kauri Coast
For safety it is very important to make sure you get current information from the Department of Conservation before starting out. Phone (09) 439 3450.
Coastal Walkway - Kai Iwi Lakes to Hokianga Harbour
This is a continuous walkway along the West Coast from the Hokianga Harbour in the North to Kai Iwi Lakes in the South, with the possible extension to Baylys Beach near Dargaville. The total distance is 50.5 kilometers, and requires 16 hours.
It is suggested to allow 3 days, as you walk on the beach and the best time to walk is when the tide is low. From the Hokianga Harbour to Kaikai Beach, at the Waimamaku River mouth, is 8 kms and takes 4 hours. This walk can be done in reverse, starting at the Kai Iwi Lakes and ending at South Head, entrance to the Hokianga Harbour.
From Cemetery Rd on the eastern outskirts of Opononi, a half-hour climb leads up Mt Whiria, one of the oldest unexcavated pa sites, with a splendid view of the harbour.
Two kilometers east of Opononi the Waiotemarama Gorge road turns south for six kilometers to the Waiotemarama bush track, the best short walk from Opononi. This track climbs to Mt Hauturu, 680 metres high. It is a four hour walk to the summit (eight hours return), but there is a shorter loop walk starting from the same place which takes only about two hours and passes kauri trees and picturesque waterfall. The highest point in Northland, Te Taupua (781 metres), is nearby but there is no regular track.
Between Waima and Taheke is the old Waoku coach road, once the sole route to Dargaville and, because of the rainfall, only open during summer. This is a more adventurous walk, muddy and not well marked, so proper gear and preparation are required.
Maunganui Bluff Walk
The Maunganui Bluff Few walks match the magnificent Maunganui Bluff for breathtaking scenery. The Bluff rises 460 metres from the sea below and comprises a 495 hectare scenic reserve, one of the few examples of dense coastal forest remaining in Northland. Located on the Aranga Coast Road, 40 kms north of Dargaville. It is a 3 hour return walk to the summit. The track climbs steadily and may prove difficult for younger children, elderly or unfit people, but generally this route is recommended for families.
The Kai Iwi Lakes
The three beautiful crystal clear fresh water lakes are fringed by pure white sand and set amid farmland and pine plantations. You can walk around the 3 lakes by following the contuior of the land.
The Taharoa domain is 2.5 kms from the Tasman Sea and a walking track to the coast crosses farmland before dropping down sand dunes and a low cliff to the beach.
Kai Iwi Lakes to Maunganui Bluff
From where the Lakes track meets the beach it is a 1.5 hour walk to the rocky base of Maunganui Bluff at Aranga Beach to the north. Please allow 3-4 hours return.
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A 15 minute walk across sand dunes and low cliff between Baylys Beach and Chases Gorge, which are two small neighbouring coastal settlements. From the top you and see the wild majesty of the coast and recognise off-shore holes and rips which make swimming unsafe.
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A 2 hour walk from Baylys north, or 1 hour walk south from Omamari. Walking from Baylys Beach, the monument is on a low bluff at the mouth of the 3rd stream gully reached. From Omamari, it is at the 1st stream south of the beach access point. The Moremonui Monument commemorates a battle in approximately 1807 between local Hgati Whatua warriors and Ngapuhi raiders from further north.
Waoku Coach Road
This is the Kauri Coast Walk for adventurers. The isolated and historic Waoku Road, once the only transport link between the Kaipara and Hokianga Harbours, is a tribute to pioneer roadmaking. Waoku Coach Road is located between Tutamoe and Taheke, traversing the Mataraua and Waima Forests. The length from north to south is 20 kms and takes a full days walk. The southern entry is at Tutamoe and the northern entry is at Waima. The route is lightly marked and little used so adequate preparations should be made, including good maps, boots and wet weather gear.
Tokatoka Peak
Your chance to climb a rare volcanic phenomenon - the plug or core of a volcano. Tokatoka is easily recognised on the landscape by its sharply symmetrical shape. It is located on Tokatoka Road, off State Highway 12, 17 kms south of Dargaville. The track climbs steadily all the way, with a particularly steep but short climb at the very top. It is a 20 minute walk to the summit.
Maungaraho Rock
This interesting feature on the landscape is a huge rocky outcrop rising from the countryside not far from Tokatoka. There are 2 tracks, the lower track circles the base of this bushclad rocky bluff and the other leads off this one to the top. It is a 45 minute walk around the base, while the track to the summit takes 30 minutes. The track to the summit requires fitness as it is steep and entails some climbing. In places ropes and ladders assist this.
Located on Mititai Road, Arapohue, off State Highway 12, 11 kms south of Dargaville.
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Located at Pouto Point, 69 kms south of Dargaville on the Pouto Peninsula. There is a 7 km walk along the Kaipara Harbour Mouth's northern shores and then an energetic ten minute climb up sand dunes to the Lighthouse. The three storey wooden lighthouse was built in 1884 and is now protected by the Historic Places Trust.


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MIAMI – LeBron James walked off the court, stopped on his way to the bench to shake David Beckham's hand, then exchanged a few high-fives and quick hugs with teammates.
No raucous celebration was necessary. Getting back to the NBA Finals isn't nearly enough to satisfy James or the Miami Heat.
For the third straight year, the Heat are headed to the title round.
James scored 32 points and grabbed eight rebounds, ailing Dwyane Wade matched his best effort of this postseason with 21 points, and the Heat ran away from the Indiana Pacers 99-76 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday night.
Next up for Miami: Game 1 of the title round, at home against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.
"This is what it's all about," James said. "I dreamed about opportunities like this as a kid to have a Game 7, no matter at home or on the road. And that game allows you to advance to the finals. I have had multiple dreams about it. To see a dream become a reality, I'm just very blessed. Our team is blessed. And we're just happy that we are able to represent the Eastern Conference in the finals."
The first six games of the East finals went like this for the Heat: Win, loss, win, loss, win, loss.
Form held in Game 7, though there wasn't much doubt about this outcome.
A series that had an aggregate score of Heat 569, Pacers 564 through the first six games ended with a runaway, with the Heat leading by as many as 28 at one point. And many of the things that they were criticized for throughout the series — not being aggressive, not getting enough from Wade, not getting enough rebounds — were huge pluses on Monday night.
The aggression was spearheaded by James at both ends, starting with his lockdown defense on Paul George and outscoring the Pacers from the foul line himself, 15-14. Wade had the bounce-back night he and his painful right knee have needed for a while, not just with the 21 points but with a game-high six offensive rebounds. And the Heat controlled the backboards, winning the rebound matchup 43-36.
"Moments like this can define your career," Wade said. "Situations when you're looking like ... when everyone is counting you out, you're looking down, to see how you respond. And I feel like we as a team, we respond very well. I feel like we have individuals on our team that respond very well when adversity hits."
Roy Hibbert scored 18 points for the Pacers, who got 14 from David West, 13 from George Hill and 10 from Lance Stephenson. All-Star Paul George was held to seven points on 2-for-9 shooting and fouled out early in the fourth quarter.
George was the last Indiana player on the floor as Miami prepped for its postgame celebration, shaking any hand he could find before being walked toward the visiting locker room by Pacers coach Frank Vogel, who slung an arm over his star's shoulder.
His time will likely come — someday.
Not yet, though. Not with this Miami team built for titles. It's the fourth trip to the finals for the Heat, who won the title in 2006 and have now been there all three years of the "Big Three" era, falling to Dallas in 2011 and then topping Oklahoma City in five games last year.
"The great thing is we're a young team and we are past the building stage," George said. "This is really our first year tasting success. The rate we are going, we see championships soon."
They're getting closer. A second-round loss to Miami in six games last year was followed by a seven-game, conference-finals exit this time around.
Still, they'll be watching the title round.
"Everybody in this country knows who the Indiana Pacers are now," Vogel said. "And we represent all the right things: class, character, hard work, old-school basketball, playing the game the right way. We represented our franchise, our city and our state extremely, extremely well, and we have a lot to be proud of."
James exited with 5:08 left, shaking the hand of the retired soccer star Beckham as he made his way to the Heat bench for a relatively subdued celebration. Not long afterward, security personnel started what's become a familiar task in Miami — surrounding the court and stretching out a yellow rope, preparing to hold people at bay for the looming on-court trophy presentation.
More than a few people didn't stick around to see the East title formally presented. After all, it's an all-or-nothing season for the Heat — and this trophy isn't the one that will satisfy them.
Ray Allen added 10 points for Miami, which earned its 78th victory of the season, matching the 11th-best, single-season total in NBA history.
"They're just an amazing group of guys," Heat managing general partner Micky Arison said after handing the East trophy to Chris Andersen. "They've given us an incredible season so far, but it's a long way from over."
It could have ended on Monday, of course, with the Heat coming off their worst offensive outing of the year in Game 6. They responded with a rout, despite shooting just under 40 percent, well below their norm.
"By any means necessary ... we took care of business," James said.
After 5 minutes, it was 12-6 Indiana. After that, the rest of the half was pretty much all Miami. Over the final 19 minutes of the half, Miami's edge was 46-25. Over the final 11 minutes, it was 33-14, as James and Allen outscored the Pacers by themselves.
"We just focused on every possession, trying to get stops, play Miami Heat defense, create havoc," James said. "I thought we did that tonight."
Indiana was still within 13 with 3:37 left in the period when Hibbert picked up his fourth foul. Ordinarily, that would mean someone goes to the bench, though Game 7 on the road for a trip to the finals hardly could be classified as an ordinary occasion.
So Vogel — who was second-guessed for not having Hibbert on the floor for the final moments in overtime of Game 1, when James got to the rim easily for a game-winning layup — left his center out there with four fouls.
Barely a minute later, it backfired. Hibbert picked up his fifth late in the third, and George got to five fouls by getting whistled twice in the final 46.1 seconds of the quarter.
By then, the outcome was obvious.
It was Miami's night.
"We'll enjoy this," Spoelstra said, "for a short period of time."
NOTES: Miami's Norris Cole and Indiana's Jeff Pendergraph were ejected with 2:17 left after exchanging some heated words. ... The Heat kept struggling Shane Battier on the bench, with Mike Miller getting his minutes. ... .Andersen's streak of 18 straight field goals made (he had been 15 for 15 in the series) was snapped in the first half. ... Beckham, who is deciding whether he wants to bring a Major League Soccer team to Miami, was seated next to the Heat bench for the second straight game. Justin Bieber and Flo Rida were also in the crowd, as was reigning American League MVP Miguel Cabrera. ... The Pacers fell to 2-4 all-time in Game 7s, including 0-4 in road editions of winner-take-all games to decide the Eastern Conference title. ... Hibbert did not elaborate Monday about his comments that drew a $75,000 fine after Game 6, saying he wanted to focus on basketball instead.


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ValerieBC, CanadaAge: 45-54Gender: female4 Stars Out Of 5Take with a Grain of SaltNovember 22, 2012ValerieBC, CanadaAge: 45-54Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 4Meets Expectations: 4Do you have something to say, but struggle with how to say it? Or maybe the issue is finding your audience. You know they're out there, right? People who share your concerns and passions. People ready to hear what you have to say, but more than that-people who are willing to open dialogue with you. Have a conversation. Learn from each other.
This is the point I'm at. I've determined the steps I need to take in focusing my blog and website on its new purpose. Now it's a matter of learning how to build a platform so that I can reach the audience I want to share with.
Enter PLATFORM Get Noticed in a Noisy World: A Step-by-Step Guide for Anyone with Something to Say or Sell. During its release week last May, the author offered a sweet package for those who ordered the hardcover. I jumped on it and listened to the entire book via mp3 several times before the physical book arrived. There are five main steps to platform building:
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While he tries to make a case for "if he can do it, anyone can," this didn't ring true in my mind. Most of us are complete unknowns, not (former) CEOs of major publishing houses. Most of us don't have the budget to throw at our websites the way Hyatt apparently does. ($1000 per month? Beyond my comprehension.)
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With all that in mind, I still think this book is a good buy and worth going through slowly and repeatedly. I'm sure I am getting way more than $15.36 value out of it. If you're trying to find your way to a more solid platform, I recommend this book.
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mojoTexasAge: 35-44Gender: male5 Stars Out Of 5Best social media book of 2012May 31, 2012mojoTexasAge: 35-44Gender: maleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Michael Hyatt is the Chairman of Thomas Nelson Publishers, which makes him the coolest man alive since most of the books I read are from TNP and now they are the proud publishers of the Voice bible. Mr Hyatt writes books and blogs about leadership, productivity, publishing, social media, and, on occasion, stuff that doesn't fit neatly into any of these categories.
His latest book, Platform "Get noticed in a noisy world" is exactly what the title implies. This is a must read for anyone who wants to be noticed among the crowd. And this is the kind of leadership book I like, the chapters are short, easy to digest, packed with punch and there is TON of information here to devour.
If your self-improvement goals are to read one leadership book a year, make it this one! This is 60 chapters of equipping that you can use in ministry or the business world. In fact, I would argue that this book would be applicable to anyone who wants to get noticed, especially in fields that are flooded with competition.
The other great thing about this book is, it's relevant. Unlike some leadership books that just get reprinted with new covers, Platform is about modern tools like websites and social media and Michael gives you great advice how to use them.
Hyatt also takes time out from advice giving to offer real stories of his personal successes and failures making for a delightful and easy read. Highly recommended!
Thank you to Thomas Nelson for providing this book for a fair and honest review.
KeithAge: 45-54Gender: male5 Stars Out Of 5Outstanding Content for the Social Media NoviceMay 28, 2012KeithAge: 45-54Gender: maleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Michael Hyatt knocked it out of the park. For the Social Media novice, it is an effective step by step instruction manual for effectively setting up your social media platform. It is a tremendous value for the price.


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Luigi has left Mario, and gone out to prove he himself. With the help of Dimentio, Geminiman and Void; will his dreams of recognition come to fruition, or is he doomed to being second banana? Either way, we can be sure that it will be very silly. Currently on hiatus. Epilogue should be up eventually.
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Hi there,
Please can anyone help establish what this bike is??, model??, Year??
I do not know anything at all about vintage bikes, so please excuse any mistakes in terminology
I found this bike in a (thankfully very dry) cellar in Italy last week, I was there to look at some vintage wine.... however I was offered this bike with another basic shopping bike for 50 euros each, and bought it (them) because I liked the look of it and also that it was so light, less than 8 kgs with all the extra bits on it, including water in the bottle!!!... it it is absolutely filthy and covered in dust and goo.... but thankfully it has been totally dry and not at all humid..so basically I'm hopeful it will clean up ok... where I have gently rubbed with a damp rag (on the black clover leaf design engraved onto of the front fork top) it is chrome and very shiny underneath as are the forks themselves , it looks like it has been in the cellar for well over 20 years or more.. the owner has died many years ago.. I was offered this bike by his wife.
Okay.. so.. the frame is a metallic red, with chrome underneath, a yellow 3 leaf clover on the frame near where the handle bars attach to the stem, two small yellow triangles up at the rear of the frame inside near where the bar that holds the rear brake calliper. Two thin yellow lines that delineate at each end between the chrome part and the metallic red part of the rear bar below the chain.
It says Colnago on the frame and on the black metal water bottle holder, the black metal water bottle holder (with some clover leaf type cut-out logo)..
There are white frame decals that say Colnago with a black 3 leaf clover motif, with two thin gold lines and colours at one end of the decal (blue, red, black, yellow, green) and at the other end of the decal two thin gold lines where they meet the metallic red part of the frame.
A gold sticker that says 'Tubi Rinforzati Garantiti' , and Acciaio (R) Speciale , and a white bird in a red oval, with COLUMBUS underneath.
A Sticker on the front main post that says Colnago in black on a white background below a black 3 leafed clover and the colours stripes of blue, red, black, yellow, green, going off diagonally to the right.
Everywhere else it only says Campagnolo apart from the brake callipers and brake levers which are matt black and they both say Modolo Equippe.
This is what I can find marked on the various parts of the bike.....
Front railer : Campagnolo bolted on to frame
Rear railer : Marked Campagnolo Nuovo Record "Patent 77"
Gear Levers : Campagnolo
Crank gear set : Campagnolo
(date code 62 in a square)
(date code 71 in a square)
Bottom Bracket : Marked Campagnolo
Brake levers : marked Modolo
Brake calipers : marked Modolo "Equipe"
Handlebar : unusual design straight not standard racing handle bars and marked 3TTT (above a laurel wreath)
Hande bar stem : marked 3TTT
Head bearing nuts-set : Campagnolo (every part marked)
Seat-post : Campagnolo post is fluted and marked '27'
Saddle : Marked - San Marco - G. I. Lux SL
wheel hubs inside : both wheel hubs marked Campagnolo Record
Wheel rim Rear = Mavic marked S.S.C
Wheel rim Front = Nissi - also marked 'Mercurio D'oro 1977'
Pedals : marked - Brev int - Campagnolo - Made in italy with logo and also Campagnolo designs
Pedal foot type cages, chrome and marked Campagnolo, with logo designs on caps
Black leather straps that connect to the pedal cages with S/S clips marked 'ERREBI' and the Errebi logo on the straps.
The front tyre appears to be glued to the rim and is perished, however the rear tyre seems okay and takes air.
I would be most grateful if anyone can identify the bike, the model and the year???
Many thanks...


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Los Angeles Clippers Team Report – November 8
=== Los Angeles Clippers Team Report – November 8 ===
(Sports Network) – Corey Maggette scored 29 points to help the Los Angeles
Clippers to a 104-102 overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi
Quentin Richardson tied the game late in regulation with a three-pointer and
finished with 23 points, as the Clippers won for the first time this season.
Los Angeles had lost its first two games of the season at the NBA Japan Games
to Seattle.
Chris Wilcox added 12 points and 12 rebounds in the win for the Clippers, who
have won four straight over Denver.
Denver rookie sensation Carmelo Anthony opened the extra session with a shot
from behind the arc to give the Nuggets a 91-88 advantage. A basket by
Richardson drew Denver within one, but Anthony hit another three-pointer to
make it a four-point game.
Wilcox and Anthony then traded baskets to keep the margin at four with just
over two minutes left in overtime. Two straight baskets by Richardson, though,
tied the game at 96-96.
A short jumper by Maggette and a lay-up by Marco Jaric then made it 100-96 in
favor of the Clippers with under a minute to play. The Nuggets pulled within a
basket at 101-99, but Maggette sealed the contest with a breakaway dunk with
5.5 second left.
The Clippers are off until Tuesday when they host the Atlanta Hawks.


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Friday, 12 April 2013
Candy alert
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Monday, 18 March 2013
I've moved!! Blog relocation announcement
Attention dear friends, we're moving out!
I'm sorry to have failed in giving you a decent heads-up beforehand; my organizational skills are not nearly as good as I wish them to be... I've been working like a Trojan for the last couple of weeks, on the (not-so-secret-any-more) website that will be now a dwelling place for
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In other words, I switched to a self-hosted Wordpress website, which means no more teeth-grinding over Blogger issues! YAY! I'm looking forward to providing you with a more reliable and enriched service, while at the same time I'm given the tools to make my content more interesting and pleasing for the eye.
Now, the important part is that the move means
no more Google Friend Connect
It pains me that I now have nearly 1000 of my GFC followers to handle as gracefully as possible, and I can only hope I'm doing all I can in that matter! LOL
(by the way, I'm blown away with that number, I truly am!! Thank you so much for the trust you've been putting in me, in making your days perhaps a wee bit more inspirational)
There's a number of means through which you can subscribe to my blog instead, including RSS (also via email), Networked Blogs & Twitter. Whatever your preferences, I sincerely hope that you will make it there and make yourself at home! :)
There is a new post waiting for you there already, go on and
check it out
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Sunday, 17 March 2013
Sketchbook Saturday Challenge #92
How has your weekend been so far, crafty peeps? I've been working on something that some of you must be aware of already (Hello, email subscribers! Hello, FB friends!), I'll be moving to a self-hosted website soon! Namely WordPress. YAY! Good-bye Blogger... :)
More on it later, but fret not, I'll offer you enough time to find me at the new place, subscribe by the means of your choice, make yourself at home... I'm still polishing things up. I hope you'll like it :)
I've got a new sketch for you, and I won't keep you waiting any longer. I'm late already! Ouch.
The sketch was inspired by one of the cards in
this post
by Jill. I think I may use one more or so from that bunch, for the future inspiration - they're all brill!!
Here's my offering...
The papers come from MME's Miss Caroline collection. The tag is a Glitz Design sticker, and I put some alphas there, as well as a Kaisercraft rub-on. My favourite butterflies from Hero Arts
Antique Engravings
, were stamped in Memento
Tuxedo Black
and coloured with Copics.
Plenty of washi tape here as well, mixed with a button and some enamel dots from MME.
Apart from the
Washi Tape Challenge
in the Moxie Fab World, I'm entering this card into
Tuesday Trigger: Elegant Emerald
. Love me some Trigger fun :)
A few things to keep in mind if you decide to use my sketch:
- You're kindly asked to save the image onto your computer first, and if you make a card based on it, please link back to this post.
- If you upload your card to an online gallery, use the code SSC92.
- Feel free to share the link to your creation via the Inlinkz widget, so that I can come and check it out!
- The colours/elements mean
towards the card. All styles, colours and supplies, as well as slight alterations of the sketch are welcome.
- A new sketch and sample is posted every other Saturday night (American EST time ~ or around mid-day Sunday Melbourne time), but you're welcome to play any time! Just leave a link in the comments section after Inlinkz widget closes.
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Saturday, 16 March 2013
Jay Gee's Nook - Blooming cup
Good day to you, crafty friends!
I'm chiming in with a new
Jay Gee's Nook
post, and it's a very cheerful and fun card, with lots of paper piecing. I used up a few scraps lying around for quite a while, always a joy when I get to it! I'm very conscious regarding my supplies and save most of my scraps to be used later. How long they sometimes have to wait for their 'second coming', is quite a different story... lol
These whimsy flowers come from
Doodle Flowers
set by Jane's Doodles. I coloured the leaves with various Copic markers, and the flowers were paper pieced, cut out and popped up on foam dots.
The cup they're growing from, comes in turn from Mama Elephant's
Cup of Wishes
I stamped the dots border from the Mama Elephant set, in PTI Ocean Tides on aqua cardstock, and fitted in a few pink & lavender ones among the flowers. I'me pretty hyped with creating bokeh-like effects lately... :)
Twill ribbon banners fastened to the card, buttons and bling, add variety and finish the card.
Pop in to the
Jay Gee's Nook blog
for more from the Design Team :)
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Thursday, 14 March 2013
CASE Study Challenge #132, plus a GD announcement!
CASE Study
time!! Which happens to equal "let's CASE
Julie Ebersole
time" too! Judging by the number of submissions to our inaugural March challenge, you're all more than up for it, and this in turn makes me squeal with delight. Let's see if we can beat that with this week's inspiration card:
Um, negative die cutting. How I love thee. Add a little dimension and the card suddenly goes from good to terrific. We don't even need to be die cutting queens like JJ Bolton or Laura Bassen, one simple but effective shape can do it all at once, if given center stage.
Now, I don't claim that I did just this, but negative die cutting there is none the less, and seriously... who can resist these bunnies?? Ermagherd! Cuteness abounds...
I started with the idea for the card to the left, with the two bunnies (Silhouette cut files) cut out of the cream panel and backed with patterned papers. I didn't pop the panel up on foam tape like Julie did, though.
The balloons are die cut shapes from Studio Calico, and I tucked them in the bunneh's paw using button twine. The sentiment comes from a WPlus9 set called
Easter Greetings
Then I decided to use the positive die cuts on another card, just 'cause they were sitting on my desk looking equally adorable. I cut an oval window in lavender cardstock, using my Nestabilities, and stamped the patterns on each of the critters, with the aid of
Off Beat Backgrounds
stamps from Waltzingmouse. The patterned paper in the background is Bo Bunny's. Funnily enough.
Both cards utilize some yummy purple washi tape and buttons, I've also got a banner sticker from Melissa Frances, with the sentiment that seemed very appropriate for the occasion. Btw, there's only two weeks till Easter, people!! Can't wait for some egg-decorating fun with my Chuplet :)
The window card was inspired by Therese Calvird's inspiration card in the
Muse Challenge #8
(below), and both were also created with
The Emphasize the Negative
challenge in the Moxie Fab World.
Click on the links below for more inspiration, and don't forget to visit
CASE Study
Julie Ebersole
- March Muse
Amy Wanford
Andrea Ewen
Christina MacLaren
Clare Buswell
Debby Hughes
Jean Martin
Jeanne Jachna
Maureen Plut
Teneale Williams
Brandi Hall
- March Guest Designer
Before I leave you to it, I'd also like to announce that I've got a pleasure to be a Featured Designer at
Paper Crafters' Library
I'm sharing a couple of Pinterest-inspired cards and I'd love you to go check them out! How 'bout some teasers...
See you there :)
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Themes: Easter
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
10 Minute Craft Dash #13
What a joyful evening! Firstly, because with any sort of luck, I'm facing the last hot night before the much needed cool off... I'm so over the summer heat!
(I'm well aware that most of you 'Northerners' may silently curse me right now...)
Secondly, it's been a super busy day and I didn't count on making it to the bloggie with anything at all. Well, guess what... I did! Love the post-a-day thingy and how keeps a steady flow of sumthin' that makes my mornings very special - YOUR comments! lol!
Please tell me it's a good form of selfishness... *wink*
The challenge I was eager to try and kept me entertained tonight, is
10 Minute Craft Dash #13
. Once again I found out that the more I give it a try, the less stress there is involved, or perhaps turned into a good and productive form of adrenaline high.
Traditionally, I assembled all needed supplies including a pre-scored card. Here's the lot: WPlus9
Heartfelt Mix
stamp set, Memento & Palette inks, My Mind's Eye patterned paper, Studio Calico chippies and scraps of cardstock.
Which in turn led me to this! Easy peasy - once I had the whole design put straight in my mind, that is. Which is perhaps the trickiest part of all, 'cause my brain doesn't like to think ahead much :)
The timing is not a revelation, but not too shabby either!
This time I also helped myself to a sketch,
Thanks so much for checking out my little corner of the world today, I'll see you soon enough :)
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Monday, 11 March 2013
Runway inspired, for a little guy
Hi guys, just a quick post today. I'm playing with
, with the card below:
There's a PTI
Harvest Gold
at the bottom of the card, the strips were cut from black cardstock, the numbers border is a Silhouette cut file. The star points to the age that the little guy who this card is intended for, is turning. I hope it's clear enough :)
The "you turned" wording, is a part of thew WMS stamp, from the set called
Free Spirit Sentiments
Here's the Runway inspiration, plus the
sketch that I also used:
See you tomorrow, I should hope!
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A few months ago, I designed a Sherpa-lined Winter Baby Bonnet to protect my infant daughter from the hibernal elements. Now as the seasons are changing, I realize that my winter baby is, well, still a baby. She is still in need of a hat to protect her delicate skin, now, from the bright sun of these warmer days!
But, I'll admit, that when designing this Baby Sunbonnet, I had more than just practicality in mind. I'm a sucker for a baby in a classic bonnet! I love how the visor and chin ties create the perfect silhouette, allowing just her chubby cheeks to peak out. And, in Liberty of London prints, these hats are as timeless as they are sweet.
Because they don't stay babies forever, our free Baby Sunbonnet pattern is available in sizes 0–24 months. So, no matter if your little one is big enough to toddle around this spring or is still just snuggled in your arms, she'll look good doing it. Oh, and the sun will be out of her eyes too. – Corinne
- Outer Fabric: ¼ yard Liberty of London's Tana Lawn. I used Light Blue Betsy (shown above), Phoebe Poppy and Mint Maribelle.
- Lining Fabric: ¼ yard Robert Kaufman's Cambridge Lawn in Bleached White (Please Note: Cambridge Lawn is no longer available. As a substitution, we recommend Liberty of London's Plain Dyed Tana Lawn in White!)
- ¼ yard Pellon Lightweight Fusible Interfacing
- Gutermann's 100% Cotton Thread in color 1040
- A 12 mm bias tape maker
- A Summer Baby Bonnet template, available for free download here, printed and cut out in the appropriate size
These are enough materials to make one hat in any size.
0-3 (3-6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24) months
To print the PDF template, be sure to first download the pattern and then print it. This means rather than simply clicking the link and opening the PDF in a browser window, you should click on the pattern link using the "right click" or "control click" option on your mouse or keyboard. This will give you the option to "Download the linked file." Once the file is downloaded, it should print like a charm!
Prewash all fabrics before starting.
Use ¼-inch seam allowances unless otherwise noted.
Use the prepared template to cut one Visor from the Outer Fabric, the Lining Fabric and the Interfacing.
Use the prepared template to cut two Hat Sides from both the Outer Fabric and the Lining Fabric. Cut one Hat Side with the right side of the fabric facing up and one with the wrong side of the fabric facing up. The two Hat Sides from the same fabric should be mirror images of each other.
Cut one 3 ½ by 9 ½ (3 ½ by 10 ¼, 3 ¾ by 11 ¼, 3 ¾ by 12 ½, 3 ¾ by 12 ¾)–inch rectangle from both the Outer Fabric and the Lining Fabric.
From the Outer Fabric, cut two rectangles 1 1/8 inch wide and at least 12 inches long. These will be the Ties. The longer you cut the rectangles, the longer the Ties will be.
Piece the Outer Hat
Note: For this section use only the Outer Fabric pieces.
With right sides facing, pin one long edge of the large rectangle to the long outside curve of one of the Hat Sides. It can be tricky to keep curved seams wrinkle-free, so use a lot of pins to ensure that the seam will come out un-puckered and smooth. Sew around the pinned curve. This is a Side Seam.
Cut notches in the seam allowance along the curve.
Repeat with the other Hat Side and the other long side of the rectangle for the second Side Seam.
This is the Outer Hat.
With right sides facing, line up the straight edge of the Visor with the straight front edge of the Outer Hat. Pin in place.
Sew along the pinned edge.
Press the seam towards the Outer Hat.
Prepare the Lining Visor
Line up the trimmed, straight edge of the Interfacing Visor with the straight edge of the Lining Fabric Visor.
Fuse in place following the manufacturer's instructions.
Piece the Lining
Note: For this section use only the Lining Fabric pieces.
Piece the Hat Sides, Rectangle and Visor in the same way that you pieced the Outer Hat.
This is the Lining.
Make and Attach the Ties
Using the two small rectangles of Outer Fabric and the 12mm bias tape maker, follow the manufacturer's instructions to make two single fold strips of tape.
Fold each piece in half lengthwise, press and edgestitch along the long open sides.
At one end of each strip, tie a small knot to finish the ends.
These are the Ties.
Pin the short raw edge of a Tie to the raw neck edge of the Outer Hat at the Visor seam.
Sew in place with a 1/8-inch seam allowance.
Repeat with the other Tie on the other side of the Outer Hat.
Attach the Outer Hat and Lining
With right sides together, slide the Lining inside the Outer Hat. Pin the pieces together along all edges, making sure the Ties are tucked between the layers.
Sew around the pinned edge, leaving the end of the rectangle at the nape of the neck open. Backstitch at the beginning and end of the seam.
Pull the Hat right side out through the unsewn gap. Press the edge flat.
Sew the gap at the nape of the neck closed using a ladder stitch. For detailed instructions and photographs, please check out the Winter Baby Bonnet project here and scroll down to the "Finish" section.
Fold one Side Seam at the nape of the neck towards the Visor ¼ inch so it makes a small pucker. Hand sew the fold using a slip stitch and work from the neck edge up ¼ inch.
Repeat with the other Side Seam.
You're all done!


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Dooney Leads Way, Finishes First on Team for Third Time this Season
PRINCETON, N.J.—The Yale men's cross country team continued its streak of solid performances with a fifth-place finish at the always competitive Ivy League Heptagonal Championships (Heps) on Saturday. With 116 points, the Bulldogs trailed only Columbia (48 points, ranked 10th nationally), Princeton (56 points, ranked 15th nationally), Dartmouth (64 points, ranked sixth in the Northeast Region) and Harvard (103 points, ranked 21st nationally). The Bulldogs fifth-place showing marked its best performance at Heps since 2006, when the team placed fourth overall.
Ten of the twelve Elis competing in Saturday's 8K race set personal records. With only two seniors competing, the Bulldogs' younger runners stepped up, as three of the team's top five were either freshmen or sophomores.
"They ran really well today," said Head Men's Cross Country Coach Paul Harkins. "We really closed the gap on the four teams ahead of us."
Sophomore Kevin Dooney (23:56.6) led the Bulldogs thanks in part to an impressive final two-mile split, in which he moved up four spots—from 12th to eighth. For the third time this season, Dooney set a personal record, shattering his previous top time by approximately 36 seconds. Saturday's race also marked the third time this season that Dooney finished first on the team. With his eighth-place finish, Dooney earned second team All-Ivy honors.
Following Dooney was a pack of Bulldogs, including junior John McGowan (24th – 24:26.4), sophomore Alex Conner (26th – 24:29.2), junior Isa Qasim (27th – 24:29.4) and freshman James Randon (31st – 24:32.9). The four were the team's final scorers of the race, and all set personal records. Conner and McGowan continued to be among the Bulldogs' most consistent runners, and the duo has now finished in the team's top three in every race in which they have competed this season. Qasim, meanwhile, registered his top team finish of the season, outrunning his previous best time by nearly 30 seconds. For his part, Randon continued what has been a tremendous freshman campaign, breaking the 25:00 mark for the second time and finishing in the team's top five for the fourth time. Randon closed especially strong, moving up 13 spots in the race's final two miles.
Rounding out the team's top seven were sophomore Duncan Tomlin (49th – 24:48.2) and senior Michael Cunetta (59th – 25:03.2). Both set personal records. Tomlin has now finished in the team's top seven in all five races in which he has competed this season, while Cunetta finished in the top seven for the fourth time of the year.
The team's next finisher was freshman Andre Ivankovic (71st – 25:16.1), followed immediately by junior Tom Harrison (72nd – 25:16.2). The rest of the team included freshman Dan Grosvenor (80th – 25:21.2), senior Ryan Laemel (84th – 25:32.4) and junior Alec Borsook (94th – 26:45.4). Grosvenor, Harrison and Ivankovic all recorded personal best times.
Saturday's team showing was especially significant because it demonstrated the squad's improvement since the beginning of the season. After allowing Harvard to take the top five spots at the Harvard-Yale season opening race, the Elis finished just 13 points behind the Crimson at Heps and displayed solid depth, with four runners placing ahead of Harvard's third finisher.
"Finishing 13 points behind Harvard shows how far we have come from the beginning of the season," said Harkins. "It's exciting to know that we had our highest finish since 2006 and have everyone returning for next year. Can't wait to be back."
With a postseason race under their belt, the Bulldogs get next weekend off before heading to New York City for the NCAA Division I Northeast Regional Championships on Nov. 15.
Report by Zach Schloss '15, Yale Sports Publicity