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7 RV Parks near Carney, Michigan
Cedar River, Michigan 11.85 miles SW
Harris, Michigan 13.25 miles NE
Norway, Michigan 21.89 miles NW
Niagara, Wisconsin 24.43 miles NW
N 11180 State Rd W-2 Carney, Michigan 49821 (map) | (906) 639-2286
Sites: 25 | Latest Rate: $15.00 | 2 Reviews
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Jul 2009 - $15.00
Came back again this year! Becoming a favorite campground for us. Rated a 9 only because some folks might not like having to go to the main entrance for water. Very nice new park with improvements from last year. Now there is grass growing on the sites, the shrubbery is filling in between sites and they have leveled out a few that were sloped. Added horseshoe pits too! We like the quiet rustic nature of this park. Located close to the boat ramps for the Menominee river for fishing and recreation. Up the road is Pemene Falls. Quiet rustic camping with the added plus of electric on site, and water spigot at the entrance. Also was able to pick up three digital channels here (2-1,2-2 and 2-3) but faded during daytime somewhat, stronger at night. Also got one bar on AT&T phone and aircard for internet connectivity. Wonderful hosts bring you stack of kindling wood, a pack of personalized matches and help answer any questions you may have. P.S. Fill in blanks require an answer if the showers were clean: YES NO or DIDNT USE THEM. Well: if there are NO showers, how do you answer that? - kareninthewoods
Nov 2008 - $15.00
We rated this high because of the peace and quiet and rustic sites. It's a privately owned campground and a caretaker lives nearby and brings you a bundle of kindling wood and a box of matches! This is a brand new campground near the Chalk Hills Dam on the Menominee river with GREAT fishing and boat access nearby. We enjoyed the animals and peaceful quality of this park. First 5 or 6 sites are 50 amp, rest are 30 amp. There is a water spigot near the entrance to fill your tank before parking. There are no showers, but there are very clean pit toilets. Sprint air card was able to access a weak signal, which is super for the UP of Michigan. Also weak cell signal on roaming with Cellcom phone, I think it was accessing Alltell towers. We have camped here twice this summer and we will go back again and again. - kareninthewoods
Harris, Michigan (map) | (906) 466-2941
Sites: 53 | Latest Rate: $20.00 | 15 Reviews
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Aug 2015 - $20.00
"Resort" is not a word I would use. I gave it a 7 because of the paved roads, but this place is EXREMELY tight to maneuver. If you have anything longer than a 40' motorhome, I would re-think this place. The price is right, but the curved, sloped pads with trees on either side make for a tight squeeze. We scratched the sides of our RV trying to get out of one of the spots. Oh yes, the casino is pretty "tight" too. LOL. - mnmwillis
Aug 2015 - $20.00
Very nice for a casino campground and reasonably priced. Paved roads and sites. Pull through sites are very long, designed to accommodate two RV's, when parked back-to-back. During our visit, the campground was not full and we used the entire pull-through site, as did others. Sites are not level and we needed a couple leveling blocks. There is a free shuttle to the casino, available on call. We walked less than 1/2 mile to the casino. Campers have access to the casino hotel's fitness room, indoor pool and hot tub. Pool area was highly chlorinated and we did not use. The 8' by 8' fitness room, connected to pool area and poorly ventilated, had 3 pieces of equipment: treadmill, bike and stepper. Free WiFi is available at the casino, but not in the campground. - Nancy J
Jul 2015 - $20.00
We stayed in the RV park for an overnight in July with our 30' travel trailer. It was easy to find and very nice. Yes, the park has back-to-back sites, but the park was pretty empty so everyone basically took a whole/double drive-thru site. Each site was paved, had a picnic table, grass and shade trees. It was a pleasant surprise! We would stay here again. - Florida Bob
Cedar River, Michigan (map) | (906) 863-9747
Sites: 178 | Latest Rate: $35.00 | 10 Reviews
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Sep 2014 - $35.00
Great state park! It has the world's best playground for kids. The beach is nice and is handicap accessible. We camped here over Labor Day weekend and the campground was crowded. But that did not matter. This is a very nice place. Over the air TV was variable depending upon the weather. Verizon cell phone was mostly 3G, drive 2 miles north and the signal is nice and strong. We would definitely stay here again. - cmgoeke
Aug 2013 - $22.00
$22 per night was for 30/50 amp electric only. MI requires non-residents to purchase an annual recreation passport for $30.50 (which we had done at a previous MI state park) plus $6.30 for a vehicle pass for each park, which was good for our week long stay. This park is located on the Green Bay portion of Lake Michigan with a row of sites right on the shoreline. The beach was nice. Spacing between sites was roomy and most sites were level, which allows some leeway for parking in any direction. All sites have beautifully maintained grass and trees on them. Most sites have some shade but some are in full sun. Water is available throughout the park and the dump station is located at the entrance/exit area. Bathrooms and showers were clean and well lit. Recreational opportunities are available in the park as well as in the local area. The park volunteer group is very active and it shows as there are many activities and the park is almost pristine in appearance. It is about a mile and a half to where WiFi is available at the township building as AT&T cell service was just three bars of Edge at the campground. - DD Rolling Ranch
Jul 2013 - $21.00
JW Wells is a former CCC camp. We camped in site #4, a 30A site on Lake Michigan. Though the campground was full, the weekend we stayed, it was hard to tell. It was very quiet. There are modern shower facilities and a great central play area for kids. Plus a beach is within walking distance. However, there is no more camp WiFi and our Verizon cell and data were marginal. - zulu
850 M35 South Escanaba, Michigan 49807 (map) | (906) 786-1020
Sites: 40 | Latest Rate: $28.00 | 13 Reviews
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Jul 2016 - $28.00
This park has the strangest sites I've ever seen. Some are huge, and some are tiny. The folk that take reservations assign the sites, and did give us one that handled our 40' rig and 14' trailer, parallel to the road and the beach, so no problems. The water and electric were fine. Bathrooms were pretty clean, no hot water for showers in the evening for the women. Camp Host was friendly and helpful. The water in the bay area was a bit murky, probably due in part to the wind, but overall a nice park. We would stay there again, but not go out of our way to do so. - Sheryl E
Jul 2016 - $26.00
Nice fairly level sites and easy to back into with 39 foot motorhome. Parking was gravel with sparse growth of grass on pad. It had rained recently and our back jacks sank down into gravel at end of pad slightly. But was firm underneath. Plenty of room between sites. The lake side sites are a few dollars more put since the sites are back in we took a site on the other side of the road with the front window looking out across the road onto the lake. We stayed 1 night on a Sunday and had no problem getting a site without a reservation. According to the host it fills up later in the week and is booked every weekend during the summer. The road in is gravel and even though it had rained recently it was in good shape with just a couple of puddles that were avoidable. The bathrooms were very clean as was the entire campground. About half the sites on the south loop were seasonal. It was quiet for us on a Sunday evening but I could imagine that when the campground fills up with families there would be quite a bit of action and noise. Had no problem getting satellite TV and Verizon phone/data service was good. There was a nice dump station but we did not need to use it. - Ramblin On
Jul 2016 - $26.00
Huge grassy sites. Very clean restrooms and showers. We love that they let you park your trailer the way you want. Very friendly host. We will be back, will try for a site by the water as ours didn't have much shade. TV reception was spotty. - dalebonnie
19882 Timms Lake Rd Niagara, Wisconsin 54151 (map) | (715) 732-7530
Sites: 32 | Latest Rate: $15.00 | 1 Reviews
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Sep 2009 - $15.00
This is a very popular campground and is usually full most weekends. Arrive early in the week for a first-come first-serve site. Odds site are reservable. Very clean neat park, with outhouses and water spigots throughout the park. Each site is large and roomy, only one we saw that our 40 ft rig would not fit in. Trees are very close to the road, so not for the squeamish to drive through. Our wide-body motorhome just made it in a few places with careful monitoring to drive through the campground. Sites are large and able to have slideouts. Many are graveled and surrounded by timbers making a deck-area of sorts. The lake is a bit of a walk away, with swimming beach. A large log lodge building is available for family reunions, parties, etc. overlooking the lake. 2 walking paths go wayyy up to an overlook outcropping for spectacular views over the area. Dump station is available, but for $5 fee, even for the campers already staying in the park (first time we have seen that!). More development is ongoing in the back of the park for larger drive through sites and 50 amp service, as government funds allow in the future. All the sites are 30 amp presently. After you stay longer than 2 weeks, the price drops to $10 a night, and seasonal rates are available. Got a very faint sporadic air card and cell phone signal with AT&T. Digital TV stations fade out during the day but come back at night. - kareninthewoods
15 miles north of Menominee Menominee, Michigan 49887 (map) | (906) 753-4582
Sites: 35 | Latest Rate: $20.00 | 1 Reviews
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May 2016 - $20.00
Passed by this park on the beach 15 miles north of Menominee. Sign advertised 50 amps for $20 (we were on our way to state park). State park was too expensive for non-resident, so we came back to this county park. We were glad we did! - DCM/JMB
E4575 State Highway M35 Escanaba, Michigan 49829 (map) | (906) 786-8453
Sites: 20 | Latest Rate: $25.00 | 6 Reviews
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Jun 2015 - $25.00
Owner of the park very helpful and friendly. He helped us find the best spot for our sat. dish. He kept the place clean and the grass mowed. this spot was convenient to the places we wanted to see. We would camp here again. - Rick & Karen
Aug 2011 - $22.00
This is an OK campground if you need to stop somewhere. The site was long enough for our big rig, but was heavily treed and therefore no satellite. Also no AT&T phone service. Wi-Fi was from a small router that couldn't be maintained. Escanaba is 6-7 miles away and is useful for restocking (Walmart supercenter). Even though the campground is near the lake there is really nothing around it. Not our cup of tea, but others may find it perfectly adequate. - Team Asphalt
Aug 2010 - $22.00
Nice long pull through sites tucked behind trees. Quiet park. Very nice friendly people. Shower could stand a good deep cleaning and a larger shower curtain. Good satellite reception in our spot. Inexpensive laundry. Would return. - paxton


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Kumkum Bhgaya November 11th episode: Pragya loses her confidence and begs for mercy to everyone in the family. Aaliya again insults her and says that she deserves being thrown out of the house. Pragya feels helpless. Abhi finds Suresh's college identity card on his bed. He fumes seeing it.
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Welcome to Nani Kai which means 'beautiful ocean' in Hawaiian. We are located at the most popular and sought after condominium complex on Maui, Kamaole Sands.
What makes Kamaole Sands Maui's best and most popular resort-like condominium complex are the amenities which include 15 acres of lush tropical gardens, fountains, waterfalls, Koi ponds, swimming pools, jacuzzi spas, tennis courts, fitness center, activity centers, gas barbecues and free parking.
It is directly in front of Kamaole III Beach (one of the best sandy beaches on Maui) and minutes from Kamaole I, Kamaole II, Keawekapu, Elua, and Wailea beaches. Because of its close proximity to Wailea, it is steps from world class shopping, fine-dining, resorts, beaches and golf.
This spacious 887 square feet unit in building 8, 3rd floor has been fully remodeled in Aug, 2007 featuring tile through-out including the lanai, fresh new paint, new appliances, new lights, new fans, new fixtures and hardware.
It is beautifully decorated and furnished in a classic contemporary style with a tropical flair. The understated elegance of this unit will make you feel relaxed, refreshed, and rested. We just purchased a new king Sealy Posturepedic for the master bedroom to ensure that you will have the most restful sleep. Our linens are highest quality and our towels are plush 100% cotton. We even provide extra large beach towels, beach chairs, and coolers. Everything you need is thoughtfully provided to make this unit your home away from home.
We look forward to welcoming you with 'Aloha'.
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We are Sean and Elly Foley. We have lived on Maui for over 30 years. We just love our island paradise and can't imagine living anywhere else. Because of our intimate knowledge of Maui, we love to share the many secrets of Maui with our guests to make their visit extraordinary. Since we bought the condo, our boys are constantly pestering us to take them there to enjoy the pool, tennis courts and especially Kamaole III beach park. We just love spending time there and on the rare occassion when we could, it's hard to tear ourselves away to go back to reality.
Elly Foley purchased this condo in 2007
It was a no brainer to purchase a unit at Kamaole Sands when we decided to invest in a vacation rental. We never even consider other condo complexes. Kamaole Sands is by far the BEST in South Maui. Because it was originally built as a hotel, Kam Sands has all the ammenities of a hotel including fitness center, pool, hot tubs, tennis courts, fountains, ponds, gardens, picnic tables, barbecues. Not only that, but the rooms are much larger than at other condo complexes.
It's a tie between the bed and the beach. The brand new King size bed in the master bedroom is more comfortable than the bed we have at home. We have a hard time getting out of bed to walk down to one of the best beaches on Maui. Kamaole III beach park is great for snorkeling, diving, swimming, boogy boarding, surfing or just laying out on the warm soft sand.
We had a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing your wonderful condo with us. Maui was amazing. Thanks again!
My boyfriend and I stayed here in April 2017. We liked the condo so much the first time we came in 2015 we booked it again. Elly is amazing to book through and super friendly.The condo is spacious, clean and has everything you need(kitchen supplies, towels, beach equipment etc)The location is great, its right across the beach and walking distance to restaurants, shops etc. When we go back to Maui again we will be booking this one again.
My husband and I stayed here in December of 2016 for his 40th birthday. We were very happy with this condo and Elly & Sean were fantastic to book through. The condo was large, clean and had everything we needed from kitchen supplies to towels. It was great for a couple but would easily fit a family of four as it had two full bathrooms. There is a great pee a boo view of the ocean and is a 2 minute walk to a great beach. The grounds and pools are lovely and the location is very central. We had a great time in this unit and would recommend it and Kamole Sands! Thanks for a fantastic home away from home.
Complex is right across from Kamaole Beach 3. Unit well equipped re kitchen supplies, towels, etc. More than some other units had. Lots of space, generally clean but could use a deep clean. We enjoyed week and grounds, pool very nice. Other family members were in other units. Thanks to Follys
We enjoyed our stay in your condo. Everything was clean and the accommodations were nice but not luxurious. The location was exactly what we wanted as Kihei tends to be the nicest beaches and driest weather. We particularly were impressed in how well the condo kitchen was stocked. Much better than any of the many many places we have stayed before. In particular the beach gear of chairs, towels, snorkel gear umbrella its was great and the kitchen had great assortment of pots and pans. The condo is a bit dated in presentation, the closest door in kitchen needs to be sanded and repainted and there were rusty metal pieces in the bathrooms but not more than would be expected in a 3 star condo. The wifi had to be reset a couple times by unplugging it for a minute then plugging it back in, similar to what happens occasionally at most peoples home. We stayed for 2 weeks and ran a bit short on toilet paper and paper towels which surprised us as your closets were well stocked with kitchen and bathroom cleaning gear etc. Also curious there were no tissues. The location at the back of the complex on the 3rd floor away from the pool made for quiet conditions. Also we much appreciated the box fan to augment the cooling of the bedroom which is furtherest from the air conditioner unit, it helped push cool air into the bedroom. We would stay in this condo again, we visit Maui almost every November for 2-3 weeks. The location is great as there are many options for food within 2 miles and there are two supermarkets also within 2 miles. The owners are good communicators and friendly. Mahalo!
Thank you for making our vacation great. check in was supper easy even though we arrived very late. the condo and grounds were well kept and beautiful. the only down side was the weather was very hot and made cooling the bedroom challenging as the air conditoner was in the living room, with the fans provided and some planning we were able to sleep comfortably,
This is a fantastic location and property for the price point. You will not be disappointed with all the amenities provided and the service the owners provide. There is an abundance of towels, chairs, coolers, condiments, paper supplies and so much more available in this unit which makes it like being at home while on vacation. While the condo has not been updated it still provides ample comfort for your getaway from home. Sean and Elly are great to work with and even provided us with a late checkout to accommodate our flights without additional fees. We really appreciated that flexibility. If you have not been to Maui this is the ideal location at it is close to Wailea and right across from Kamaole beaches which are pristine! We would not hesitate to book again for future stays. Thanks for your hospitality.
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Feb 16, 2007 at 10:08 am #1221871
Bryan HoofnagleMember
@bhoofnagleLocale: Rocky Mountains
Is it just me or shouldn't simpler designs and cottage industry manufacturing reduce prices in the burgeoning world of ultra-lite gear?
It's disconcerting to have to pay $200+ for a bivy sack or $300 for a simple quilt. Quite honestly it excludes those who just want to simplify their hiking experience with quality, well-designed and created gear.
I want companies like Bozeman MT works to make money on the quality they offer, but frankly the whole industry is becoming extremely expensive. If anyone can offer insight, please do.Feb 16, 2007 at 10:37 am #1378804
Stephen NelsonMember
@stephenn6289Locale: Sunshine State
I am no economics genius, but this is the way I see it. Companies like Bozeman Mountain Works make specialty products on smaller runs than companies like The North Face. This requires that the price per item be greater. Also, they use expensive (and lightweight) high-tech fabrics. These cost a lot to manufacture and aquire because they are not very common. That's what drives the price up. Dr. J even stated in his Bozeman podcast that weight is the primary concern and that money is the last thing to be considered.
This being said, you don't have to drop a grand to enjoy the wilderness, just get lightweight and cheap stuff.
Get a Golite poncho/tarp and a Gossamer Gear polycro groundsheet. Use 2 L soda bottles, pepsi-can alcohol stoves. Those kind of ideas are what makes this fun, and you can still get below 12 lbs of baseweight. As far as sleeping bags go, I use the North Face Beeline 900 (2005 edition) at 20 oz and now available for about $175 online. Not extremely cheap, but for 800+ fill down and pertex, not bad. Kelty offer 650+ down sleepingbags for under $100. Going light doesn't have to bee too expensive, you just have to stay away from high-tech fabrics and small production runs.
Having said that, I think I speak for all of by stating that hopefully as lighter gear becomes more common, the price will fall.Feb 16, 2007 at 10:47 am #1378807
Ernie ElkinsMember
@earthdwellerLocale: North Carolina
This is an issue that I've wondered about as well, Bryan. There are two elements, though, that I would imagine have a big impact on cost. One is the cost of ultralight materials — lightweight, high-performance fabrics are very expensive. The other is that many of the products in question are made in the USA and Canada, so I would expect that labor costs are higher. Frankly, I'm impressed with how competitive companies like TarpTent and ULA really are — both produce high-quality, well-designed equipment at prices that are in-line with the offerings from much larger companies.Feb 16, 2007 at 10:50 am #1378809
Ken BennettMember
@ken_bennettLocale: southeastern usa
It takes some effort, but making your own gear is a satisfying way to have top-quality stuff without breaking the bank. You'll need a sewing machine, of course, and a fair amount of practice in using it. Top-quality fabrics are available from several vendors on-line. You can make a great bivy sack for about $60 in materials — I know because I just did it. (Okay, technically my lovely wife did the actual sewing, because I am a fumble-fingered idiot. But I keep practicing.) You can make a terrific tarp at exactly the size you want, a pack with all the features you need and none you don't, even high-end clothing. There is something very primal about heading out into the wilderness with equipment that you made yourself — plus you get to stick it to The Man at the same time.Feb 16, 2007 at 10:52 am #1378811
Bill FornshellBPL Member
@bfornshellLocale: Southern Texas
Learn how to sew and make your own gear.
Excellent material is now available that is just as good, maybe better or the same as that being used by the big and smaller gear makers.
Avoid the big mark-up $$$$$$ on gear and learn how to make your own.Feb 16, 2007 at 10:57 am #1378812
I'll agree with the do-it-yourself approach. I recently bought a yard of silNylon for around $10 and started making some prototype shell/VB mitts. Takes time, but is very relaxing and very satisfying.Feb 16, 2007 at 10:58 am #1378813
Sarah KirkconnellBPL Member
@sarbarLocale: In the shadow of Mt. Rainier
Cottage Gear Industry isn't cheap to do-since if you don't make 1,000 packs at once, your cost for supplies will be much higher. Just one view on why small companies can be pricey.
Often you are also paying a fair wage to someone in the US to sew the items. You get what you pay for in some cases.
(Hence this also can apply to why Thermarest products are pricey: they make their stuff in the US, not in a sweatshop in Asia!)Feb 16, 2007 at 10:59 am #1378816
Hey… I'll sell you a SUL silNylon Wallet for $45!Feb 16, 2007 at 11:04 am #1378817
Steve .Member
@pappekakLocale: Tralfamadore
What is a decent sewing maching to get that won't break the bank. Is the Brother LS-2125i any good? I have a WallyWorld gift card I have to use up…Feb 16, 2007 at 11:05 am #1378819
Miles BargerBPL Member
@milesbargerLocale: West Virginia
MYOG is great. Satisfying, just what you want, a learning experience, money-saving, etc.
But buying gear is great, too. What I'd urge you to think about is 1) the cost of basic materials and 2) the amount of time you'd think it would take to make a particular item well. For 1, if you want the absolute lightest or close to it, the materials are expensive. The type of development and machinery it takes to produce fabrics like spinnaker and cuben are complicated and the market isn't huge, so there's really no way around that for small business owners. For 2, if materials cost you $60 for a bivy sack that costs more like $175 from one of our belovéd cottage manufacturers, $115 of that is for time. How long does it take to make? If it took 8 hours, that'd be $14.38 an hour. At that rate, the manufacturer would be making $575/week, $28750/yr with two weeks off. I understand that with outfits involving more than one person, added costs, website maintenance and bandwidth, customer support, tools, tax, etc., that it becomes much more complicated. But, at any rate, I'd guess that my estimate is higher than what's actually made by someone in the business. Personally, I am more than happy to pay for UL gear that is much better made and developed than something I'd make at home, supports manufacture in the USA, and supports wonderful individuals who have the guts to start their own business and support this community.Feb 16, 2007 at 11:10 am #1378821
MYOG = stress therapy. Therapy costs, what, $100/hr? So by spending 4 hours sewing something myself I've actually saved $400 in therapy bills! :)Feb 16, 2007 at 11:21 am #1378825
Ernie ElkinsMember
@earthdwellerLocale: North Carolina
As others have pointed out, making your own gear is definitely your most affordable option. However, as Stephen indicated, there are definitely some bargains out there. I like how Ron at MLD has balanced his offerings. If you can afford the premium prices, he offers some really amazing stuff, like a catenary-cut cuben tarp that weights 4.5 ounces and costs $180. If you're on a tight budget, though, his Monk tarps offer great quality at very affordable prices (his 6×9 silnylon tarp costs about the same as a 6×8 silnylon tarp from Equinox, yet his construction techniques are clearly superior). Likewise, if you can afford to spend $200 on a bivy, then Ron's Soul Bivy is really impressive. If you can do without a few of the premium features, though, the Superlight Bivy is a much more affordable alternative. In fact, a Superlight Bivy plus Monk Tarp would cost about the same (or less) than any number of well-made solo tents from industry giants like The North Face, MSR, etc. So, for about the same price as a three-pound tent that's made in Vietnam, you can have an American made, ultralight shelter setup that weighs about a pound.Feb 16, 2007 at 11:32 am #1378830
Sarah KirkconnellBPL Member
@sarbarLocale: In the shadow of Mt. Rainier
I'll add that while I sew and make gear, there are things I am in NO way going to risk $16 a yard material on, and mess up. At that point it is just easier to buy said product and know that it will look good ;-)Feb 16, 2007 at 11:57 am #1378836
Shawn BasilMember
@bearpawLocale: Southeast
I hope I can offer a couple of thoughts that can help.
I've worked for REI since 2001 and one of the really big perks are the obscenely low prices manufacturers offer employees for select gear. I can often buy gear for a fraction of the retail price, and I have amassed a great deal over this time. However, when I buy from "niche" companies like Six Moon Designs or ULA, I have to pay full price. Still I have done so on a number of occasions and found the price for such gear to be worth EVERY PENNY despite getting mass market gear for sometimes as little as 1/4 the price of the specialty item. Why? It's just that much better than any thing on the regular market. The price is very fair to me.
As for MYOG, I often NEED therapy 1/2 way through the process. HOWEVER, when I am done, I am overjoyed at having a great piece of gear that really fits me well, and has saved me a substantial amount over what I might have bought from some one else.Feb 16, 2007 at 12:12 pm #1378838
Aaron SorensenBPL Member
@awsorensenLocale: South of Forester Pass
Good deals are hard to come by.
I do not believe any UL product should cost more than double of what you can purchase the parts for.
The thing that really gets me is sleeping bags.
For instance, if a baffled bag has 12 ounces of down in it, lets say it costs $275.
Now take a baffled bag that has the same dimensions but has 16 ounces of down in it. All of a sudden your paying about $375.
There is almost the same amount of material in it, and it took the same amount of time to sew it, but for $30 more down, you end up paying $100 more?????
I don't get it.
I believe the absolute best deals are back packs.
If you try purchasing the goods for duplication a pack, you can spend even more than the bag sells for.
You can also load up the back pack right there in the store and at least have an idea if it is comfortable or not.
Next time I'm in Rei, I'm going to grab a bag and ask to use there freezer.Feb 16, 2007 at 12:39 pm #1378843
Sam HaraldsonBPL Member
@sharaldsLocale: Gallatin Range
Don't forget most big companies outsource their labor to foreign countries who have very lax labor laws. If all companies were required to follow fair trade principles then most of the gear we own would be priced more in-line with the prices our cottage manufacturers here in the states are charging.Feb 16, 2007 at 3:05 pm #1378874
Russell SwansonMember
@rswansonLocale: Midatlantic
Aaron wrote: 'The thing that really gets me is sleeping bags.
For instance, if a baffled bag has 12 ounces of down in it, lets say it costs $275.
Now take a baffled bag that has the same dimensions but has 16 ounces of down in it. All of a sudden your paying about $375.
There is almost the same amount of material in it, and it took the same amount of time to sew it, but for $30 more down, you end up paying $100 more?????
I don't get it.'
I've wondered about this very same thing. A few ounces more of down filling really seems to pump the price up considerably.
I'll second the comments Shawn made about buying gear from cottage shops like ULA or Tarptent. I don't mind plunking down some extra money for a product produced in the states with local labor. I feel good about supporting the manufacturer's local communuity.
Also keep in mind that the materials for some of the more bleeding-edge gear (like BMW's stuff) is really premium material that isn't cheap for the manufacturer to obtain. And, as others have stated, the design & production costs are not amortized out of nearly as many units as a mass-market item from The North Face or the like. I'm surprised that prices on some of the cottage industry producers aren't higher than they are!Feb 16, 2007 at 3:51 pm #1378881
Kirk BeiserMember
@kab21Locale: Pic: Gun Lake, BWCA
I remember someone saying awhile ago that it's really expensive to be a heavyweight backpacker (think all of the bombproof items). It's cheap to be a lightweight backpacker (simpler designs, simpler materials, less materials). It's expensive to be an ultralighter (simpler designs, very expensive materials).
Do you want the 22 oz 30deg bag or the 30 oz 30deg bag? The 32 oz tarptent or GVP's 24oz spinnaker tarptent? A $100 12 oz jacket or a $200 10oz jacket?
If you need to have the absolut lightest gear it will cost you. Of course there are many exceptions, MYOG for one. And there are many other creative ways to get around it.
KirkFeb 16, 2007 at 6:12 pm #1378898
Dondo .BPL Member
@dondoLocale: Colorado Rockies
BMW isn't for those of us with smaller wallets. It's more of a UL boutique for those who want the lightest of the light and are willing to pay for it.
I noticed from your profile that you're in Boulder. You're in luck. Go to the Golite website, choose what you want and wait for the semi-annual warehouse sale. You'll be able to find most of what you want for half off the already reasonable retail prices. The last one was in November, so you'll have to wait a few months. Show up early on the first day of the sale for best selection.Feb 16, 2007 at 7:12 pm #1378903
Carol BrownSpectator
@brownwetdogLocale: Idaho
<< I like how Ron at MLD has balanced his offerings.>>
Plus where else do you get features like this (found on the Grace Duo Spintex .97 Tarp) other than the cottage industries:
"Built from free-range Silnylon, no artificial growth hormones"Feb 16, 2007 at 7:29 pm #1378904
Frank RamosMember
Before you complain about equipment prices, you should put the situation in perspective. Suppose you camp 1 night a year. Then clearly it doesn't make much sense to spend $2000/year on equipment, which I probably did last year. But suppose you plan to camp 100 nights and you won't be paying rent during those 100 days. Then that same $2000 equates to $20/night, which in turn equates to $600/month rent, which is not that much.
What I find amazing is how people think nothing of spending $5000/year on medical insurance. With a few minor exception, people get sick because they mistreat their bodies. Incidentally, I include anyone who stresses themselves while outdoors in the category of people who mistreat their bodies. Unless you are a genetic mutant, your body should work fine with absolutely no further medical care for another 60 or so years, once you make it past the first 10 years. The only thing humans and other mammals really need is regular teeth cleaning to prevent gum disease, but that is cheap. (Humans also need dental care for cavities, due to the invention of refined sugar. If you can wean yourself from refined sugar and other processed foods, you'll never get cavities.)
It also never ceases to amaze me how people blow money buying more housing and automobile than they really need. Everyone needs a place to live, and a room for each person is certainly nice. But spending $500K for a house like even middle income people do in California is just insane. We're talking like $30,000/year down the toilet for something like that. And what about replacing a perfectly functional old car with a new one just because it shines pretty. That's an easy way to blow $5000/year right there. Even the most wasteful backpacking gear addict doesn't come close to wasting money like housing or automobile addicts.Feb 16, 2007 at 7:58 pm #1378905
sam sMember
Frank wrote: …."you should put the situation in perspective."
I would agree, as you might also.
Frank wrote:
"What I find amazing is how people think nothing of spending $5000/year on medical insurance. With a few minor exception, people get sick because they mistreat their bodies."
Obviously you've never had to visit a hospital because of an accident (the major reason for hospital visits) deal with a newborn child that was born very, very sick (who didn't "mistreat their bodies"), or faced financial ruin because of a dying relative or spouse without having coverage (both major causes of bankruptcy filings).
Frank wrote:
"But spending $500K for a house like even middle income people do in California is just insane."
Hummm Frank. Starter homes in many of the larger urban markets are well *over* $500K, a few near $1M.
It would appear that you have "pre-judged" several situations with less than the full set of facts.
You may wish to consider your words, prior to pressing the "SEND" key.Feb 17, 2007 at 8:44 am #1378927
Ryan JordanAdmin
@ryanLocale: Rocky Mountains
This is an excellent thread. I hope we explore this (saving $) a bit more in our 07-08 editorial calendar.
I'd really like to encourage people on a budget to make your own gear, or not to get lulled into the belief that you need the latest and greatest to have an awesome wilderness experience – or a truly ultralight kit. It's simply not true.
I'm also a big proponent of recycling used gear back into the marketplace. If you have gear sitting around that you're not using, and don't plan to use, sell it cheap to somebody who might not otherwise be able to afford it. Scout troops are a GREAT place to give or sell used lightweight gear.
I struggle, however, with putting heavy gear back into the hands of the unsuspecting ;) Maybe we should treat this like book burning and sponsor a Terraplane bonfire. I'd even be willing to offset the carbon emissions by purchasing one of those green coupons.Feb 17, 2007 at 9:04 am #1378934
Neil BenderMember
A general rule in design (applies to bicycles, outdoor gear, race cars, military equipment, etc) is you can optimize only two of the following three aspects: strong, light, cheap. If you want something cheap and strong it won't be light (ex: cast iron). If you want something light and strong it won't be cheap (ex: titanium). If you get something cheap and light it won' be strong (ex: paper). Some ultralight or home-made gear solutions deliberately sacrifice strength or durability to reduce weight, but most companies don't want to risk complaints from average users so they need to use expensive materials or designs to drop weight.
There's no such thing as a fair price. All values are subjective and based on the individual circumstances of each seller and buyer at the point where a transaction is actually made. Wait long enough and products are sold below cost as they are liquidated. Wait too long and classics regain value as they become rare or collectable or rediscovered.
As to the subjectivity of value, versus the myth of intrinsic value, consider bottled water. We get can get water treated to EPA primary drinking water standards virtually for free, yet pay a dollar for a pint of bottled branded water in a 4 cent bottle. Yet hardly no one accuses the bottled water companies of gouging or profiteering, because they provide a convenient solution. Same with running shoes. The hundred shoes are not too much different than the 40 dollar off brand shoes, but people will pay extra for a Nike Swoosh. People love to see there favorite celebrities rake in on their World Tour or latest blockbuster movie, and never accuse entertainers and musicians of gouging when they make millions a year on a few hours of work a week.
As far as making gear, the opportunity cost to me is not sitting on my butt watching the IQ-reducer box. Worth every penny of my time.Feb 17, 2007 at 9:12 am #1378935
Mike BarneyMember
@eaglembLocale: AZ, the Great Southwest!
There's an interesting calculation one can do: How much are you willing to pay / how much does the next ounce reduction cost you.
We did this for several Scouts going to Philmont, and there seemed to be a full spectrum of cost/weight ratio:
We saw the big item $100/lb saving and the more esoteric speciality item that could be as much as $50/ounce.
Borrowing or sharing becomes very cost effective.
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Historically black law schools (HBLS's) are American law schools within a HBCU (Historically Black College and University).
After the Civil War and before the Civil rights movement, blacks were for the most part denied access to equal opportunities for education. Higher education for blacks was largely unavailable, prior to the establishment of HBCU's which were largely the only institutions available for blacks to attend college. Today, 105 HBCU's exist across the country.
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- Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University - Houston, TX
- Howard University School of Law – Washington, DC
- North Carolina Central University School of Law – Durham, NC
- Florida A&M University College of Law – Orlando, FL
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Importance of HBLS's Originally[edit]
HBL's were originally created in response to the exclusion of blacks from white law schools. Segregation was an unfortunate reality in the United States, and the separate-but-equal doctrine only served to continue this tradition of inequality. They traditionally consisted of all or mostly black students. Without them, many blacks would not have had the opportunity to study law at all. Although blacks are no longer facially prohibited from any university or law school, HBL's still serve an important purpose in today's society and address an array of social issues that still affect the nation.
Importance in Today's Society[edit]
Promoting Diversity[edit]
Today, HBS's are not simply schools that provide a legal education to blacks, but they are schools, which are composed heavily of minorities, promote diversity, and are considered some of the most diverse law schools in the entire United States. In fact, making up 41% of the population, blacks actually represent a minority at Florida A&M University Law School, which is recognized to be the most diverse law school in the United States. Another example is the Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Texas, which seeks to educate future lawyers from all over the United States. Its population of black students is only 50%, while the remainder of its student body consists largely of Hispanic students, as well as White, Asian, and Native American. Blacks are actually no longer the majority in half of the HBS's today. HBS's provide law students with the unique opportunity to receive an education in an immensely diverse setting, which they would not be able to experience elsewhere.
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When they had stopped for the night in the woods they had been in just yesterday, Annabelle pulled Zade aside to talk to him.
"We'll return shortly, Lana," Annabelle said. "We're just getting some water." Annabelle held up a hand with a leather-skin canteen as reassurance. Zade and Annabelle walked wordlessly to the water's edge of the creek (Annabelle was utterly surprised she remembered its location) and he stopped suddenly.
"What's going on, Annabelle?" he demanded to know, his voice thick with concern and a hidden hostility, but she knew it wasn't towards her.
"I don't trust her," she replied. "She has to go. I will not travel with her."
Zade's face stretched with perplexity. "Are you positive about this?" he asked her quietly, his hand reaching out for the canteen.
"She cannot be trusted," Annabelle whispered. She placed the canteen in his grasp and he knelt to the dirt, leaning over the edge of the bank slightly as he slid the container under the water's surface. When it couldn't hold anymore water, he lifted it from the creek and screwed the cap on.
"Then we will leave her behind tonight and seek shelter elsewhere," he told Annabelle, gently ushering her forward by tenderly touching the small of her back. They meandered back to the campsite, ready to gather their things up and leave.
Lana was sitting up, waiting for them to return. She twiddled her fingers anxiously, but when she glanced up and met Zade's stern, cold eyes, Lana's fingers stilled.
"I wish to speak with you," she told Zade. Then she regarded Annabelle. "Alone, if you don't mind."
Annabelle shot Zade a wary look, but he shook it off, acting as normal as possible in front of Lana. "Yes. Of course."
He bent forward and kissed Annabelle swiftly on the lips. "I'll be back. Don't worry," he said.
And then Zade and Lana disappeared into the distance, leaving Annabelle to herself for the moment.
"What is it?" Zade asked Lana curiously.
"You're the first male werewolf within a twelve-mile radius of here," she whispered, a strange, almost painfully pitiful seductive tone lingering in her voice. Zade had no time to respond—Lana had abruptly crushed her lips to his.
Disgusted, he pushed her away violently, but her arms clung to him, nails digging into the skin on his arm. When she kept trying to reach his face, he growled at her menacingly.
She pulled back, afraid.
"You don't…you don't want me?" she asked timidly.
"Of course not!" he hissed in frustration. "Why would I?"
Lana stared at him as if he was completely stupid. "It's breeding season…"
"Your point is?"
"You can only mate with another werewolf—"
Zade was seething. "I would never hurt Annabelle that way! I love her!"
"She's just a human though! She can't bear your children!"
"I don't want children with anyone but her!" he screamed, his voice quavering with rage.
"Leave, Lana," Annabelle said from behind the pair. "Zade is mine. Mine. Nothing can come between us. Not you. Not anybody. So I suggest you leave now. Before I haul your body into the forest myself."
Lana was threatened by the distinct change behind Annabelle's sweet melodic voice. Annabelle had challenged Lana, whether she had done so intentionally or not was debatable.
Regardless, Lana did not like to be challenged.
So in a paroxysm of pure fury, Lana leapt for Annabelle, her face already morphing into a black snout, teeth chomping wildly in the air as Lana tore through the clothes on her back and shifted fully into her true form.
Annabelle did not flinch. She remained steady with her feet firmly placed feet widely and her arms folded across her chest. Zade was stunned by her courage, but he could never allow Annabelle to stand up for him.
He stood protectively in front of Annabelle, his strong arm colliding with Lana's face. She yelped in pain and realized that she may have been a decent challenger to Annabelle, the human, but to Zade, she was nothing more than a speck of dust beneath his feet. Lana, cowardly instincts coursing through her, scampered off into the woods.
Neither saw her again. Zade couldn't smell her, so she was far enough away that Annabelle and Zade were safe from her wrath.
"I've never heard you so possessive of me before, Bella," Zade remarked with a sly smirk.
"No one's going to steal you away from me as long as I'm alive," she explained to him, a lovely, sexy smile gracing her face.
His eyes darkened, shocked at the way she made him feel when she smiled at him that way. Zade pulled her into his arms and lowered them both to the ground, where their clothes were quickly stripped away and the sounds of their passionate love echoed through the trees.


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Simulated Environment Concepts (SE Concepts), the manufacturer and developer of medical, aesthetic and wellness equipment, announced that it will be releasing a recorded Shareholder Address from the company's President & CEO, Dr. Ella Frenkel on February 4th, 2011. The company also plans to communicate with shareholders directly via a conference call on Thursday of this week.
"The events expected to occur during the first and second quarters of 2011 will prominently showcase the expected success of our company, the brand and expansion over the next 24 to 36 months," stated Dr. Frenkel. "We plan to aggressively engage our shareholders and show them exactly how well we are positioned as a company. The last 12 months have been incredible for us, and we already seem poised to exceed contractual expectations for 2011. As a result, we plan to talk about many topics, including the status of our FDA application, exploring franchising, successful events, new distributorships, existing and new studies, our multi-million dollar contracts, a record breaking January, and a few other announcements we are keeping as anticipated surprises."
Over the past two years, SE Concepts has been very successful at securing financing and advancing its sales and distribution model. As a result, the company has signed multi-year, multi-million dollar international distribution contracts, strengthened its position in the medical equipment marketplace, received exceptional response at international exhibitions as well as achieved outstanding sales numbers. 2011 is already off to a great start as SE Concepts experiences the highest volume of activity in any January of the company's 10 year history. The company also said it remains close to finalizing several additional multi-million dollar distribution contracts during the first half of this year.
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A/N This is the first time I've written a fanfiction. I wrote this because I was challenged to make the couple 'sakusasu' to work. (My friends think it's impossible for them to get together.) I know, it's not wise to accept a challenge when you are writing a fanfiction for the first time. But you have to fail to succeed right? Weak laughter Anyways I hope you can support me by giving me a review. Oh yeah, for those people with hyperactive imaginations it is NOT a sakuXita 'kay?
By the way, Athena is the Greek goddess of wisdom, war and skill. I chose it because the 'Athenians' want to be wise, strong and skillful.
I'm re-writing my story, this was actually the first two chapters... I'm re-writing it because I realised how many contradictions and paradoxes I put in the story. :P
Disclaimer: Until the day I come back from exile in the vampire realms and gather my vampire army to take over the world, Naruto is Masashi Kishimoto's.
Many children have wondered who the Napoleon was for the evolution of Athena, for it's hard to believe only a mere fourteen years ago that Athena was riddled with poverty and was raging in a seemingly endless civil war.
Everyone knows what happened in the ragnarok where the Sevens (the natives) and the Athenas (the conquerors) decided to co-exist peacefully.
But one question remains, who had initiated this evolution to escape the tyranny of Hyuuga the V?
Perhaps the best way to find out is to create a recount of what is now the "Forgotten Tale". Historians argue of its authenticity, and have completely disregarded it. But I have dug it up, for this is the missing link. This story at first, may seem just like a 'star crossed lovers' story, but inside lies the evidence and the truth to the identity to the Napoleon.
This epic tale began several years into the birth of the 21st century…
Fourteen years ago, the Fire Country was conquered by the Athenians. The Fire Country was overpowered by their troops, firearms and advance technology.
They did not stand a chance.
The Athenians crushed the Fire Country and took over them, re-naming the Fire Country as Sector 7, the seventh country they had conquered. The people who resided in the Fire Country were now called "Sevens" they forced to live in small ghetto-like places while every Athenian lived in large mansions. The barrier between them was evident. If a Seven stepped into the Athenian's side, they were immediately gunned down. There was never any hesitation…
"Here are the divorce papers, I'll marry you when you graduate college."
The girl smiled as she held out a glass of wine to the man. She watched tentatively as he took a huge gulp of his drink. A few seconds later the cup fell from the male's hand and he collapsed onto the floor.
The young girl smoothed her pink hair and got to work. With practiced ease she searched his body and found a cheque-book in his coat pocket. The girl wrote two cheques, one where she issued five million dollars to herself, and the other to the restaurant, whom she had promised to pay if they would 'forget' what had happened tonight. Her work done, she pulled out a mobile phone that matched her hair color and dialed a number.
"It's done," she said into the receiver.
"I'll meet you at Point B5." A male voice replied.
The girl snapped her phone shut and left the scene.
Hours later, the man would wake up from the drink that was laced with sedatives and find a note in his pocket.
In the end were just too different. Really. Your age, your intelligence and oh, did I mention your bald spot?! I don't care if you prefer it to be called 'alopecia areata' A bald spot is still a bald spot no matter what you call it. I think you're experiencing denial.
The first step is to admit that you have a problem, with the millions you have in your bank account treatment shouldn't be a problem. Oh, on the subject on money, I must inform you, that I told five million dollars Thanks for the tip.
Have a nice life, good bye forever.
Call me Swindler, my name isn't Yumi as I led you to believe.
At point B5
"Itachi-niisan!" Sakura cried when she saw who had come to pick her up.
It's good to be back home...
"What's with the surprised face? I thought you would've recognized my voice." Itachi pouted and pretended to be hurt.
Sakura climbed into the car, with a smile on her face.
"So how much did you make this time?" Itachi asked habitually.
"Five million!" Sakura shouted excitedly.
Itachi said nothing and looked straight ahead.
At first Sakura thought that Itachi had turned into one of those stoic emo creatures during her absence, but she soon realized that Itachi was shaking so hard where he had almost lost control of the car.
Uchiha Sasuke was sulking. This was not unusual behavior from him. In fact, it would be abnormal for the Uchiha to NOT sulk . He had been awoken by his maid and was informed that he had a conference with the royal families of Athenia within an hour. Uchiha glared at the bedroom clock. No, there was not enough time to shower and arrive there on time. Punctuality was Sasuke's trademark.
It had actually been an Uchiha trademark. But there were no more Uchihas left, only him...
Sasuke shook his head, now was not the time to be reliving in the past.
"Uchiha-sama!' squealed the desk receptionist as Sasuke walked into the building where the conference was to be held. She jumped out of her seat and was ready to pounce and latch onto his arm.
"One meter radius, Woman. I have a taiser. One more step and you will be electrocuted with 1500 volts."
Sasuke winked at the receptionist.
Next time then hmm?
The receptionist smiled weakly and sat back onto her chair.
"Always on top of things, Uchiha-sama." the desk receptionist batted her eyelashes.
"Hn." Uchiha said before disappearing into an elevator.
"Right on time, Teme! Not a second later or earlier! How do you do that?!"
"Hn." Sasuke replied. Sometimes he wondered why he called this hyperactive blonde his best friend. Maybe it had to do with that fact that he only had ONE friend.
A man leaning to the end of his forties stood up from his seat. "The meeting shall now commence." he said in a voice barely above a whisper, that was no need to raise his voice since he, Hyuuga Hiashi was the ruler of Athenia.
Pale eyes scrutinized everyone in the room, searching for an innocent life he could prey on. His eyes landed on Uchiha, Sasuke looked back at him stoically, his eyes giving away nothing. Neither of them refused to look away. Finally pale eyes were averted and Hiashi sat down on his chair.
"Stock reports."
Minutes ticked by and soon it had been two hours since the meeting had started. Sasuke was bored, he longed to close his eyes and sleep.
It wouldn't matter if I closed my eyes for five seconds, would it?"
"Next, report."
Sasuke suppressed his urge to yawn.
"I think this piece of information will interest Uchiha-sama greatly."
Sasuke snapped out of his private Uchiha lala-land and glared at the person who had spoken. Cold eyes penetrated through the speaker. It was not an invitation to continue , it was an order. The speaker gulped nervously.
"We are waiting." Hiashi stated.
"As all the people of Athena should have noticed, there has been an increase in reporting of various vandalism and terrorism caused by the obnoxious Sevens."
Mummers were heard in the conference room.
"Silence." Hiashi commanded. He signaled the man to continue.
"These little vandalism are annoying but are insignificant. What we should be worried about are the terrorism and the swindling. They are stealing money from major stock holders that we rely on. Just last week, one of our stock holders had been robbed of five million dollars. This comes to my main topic of the day.
One of the most efficient, but by no means the largest rebels. Nearly all but a few exception of the members are Sevens. They call themselves the "Akatsuki".
"Akatsuki" means daybreak. They believe, like the dawn that surely overcomes the darkness of the night, they will overcome the 'darkness' of Athena. They only strive for one thing, freedom and they will use anyway to get it. The speaker now had everyone's full and undivided attention, even Sasuke's.
"And guess who their little ringleader is?" the spokesperson said in a sing-song voice. "Uchiha Itachi, our charming runaway."
Cries of disbelief and shock were heard throughout the room. People started shouted something but Sasuke was no longer listening. He only heard the name of his brother, repeated over and over again in his head.
The Uchiha smirked.
Itachi I found you.
Itachi and Sakura arrived at their house.
"Home, sweet home." Sakura sighed.
Except their house wasn't actually a house. It was actually two apartments combined to fit the seven fully grown bodies. Their 'home' wasn't sweet at all! If it was anything it smelled like sweat.
Home, sweat home.
Sakura noticed this when she walked into their house.
"Pooh wee. It stinks! Does this always happen when there are no women in the house for a month or so?"
"Konan's here." Itachi argued.
Sakura snorted, "She is, but with the mess she makes, anyone could mistake her for a man. Not to mention the fact that she makes more of a mess than you and Tobi combined!" Sakura wrinkled her nose in distaste, "and you're bad enough."
"Her rubbish is mostly failed origami pieces and bits of paper." defended Itachi. "She makes origami and she works hard to improve her forgery skills every day. After all she does hold the title of 'The Forger.' And for your information, being a man doesn't necessarily mean making a mess. How stereotypical. For such a young girl, you sure are narrow-minded."
And you accuse me of being stereotypical. What a hypocrite…
Sure enough Itachi and Sakura found Konan wearing her usual glasses, sitting on her desk scribbling away, in her own little world. Sakura made a slight squeaking sound in order to get her attention.
All hell broke loose…
Konan stabbed her expensive fountain pen on the paper repeatedly, as with she was imaging it was someone she hated. She turned her chair with a look of rage in her eyes that resembled a wild beast.
"Why, Tobi. How nice of you to disturb me while I was perfecting Mr. No Pupil's signature! You made me hesitate and now the signature is ruined. What did I ever do to you? Hmmm? I never did anything bad to you! I even washed your socks for you! Even after you tricked me with your 'no, I can't operate machines' ruse! You are a LIAR! YOU WERE MAKING MICROWAVE POPCORN THREE WEEKS AGO AT MIDNIGHT! WHO THE HELL EATS POPCORN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT?! HAVE YOU THROWN YOUR HEALTH OUT OF THE WINDOW?!"
Itachi raised an eyebrow as he saw Sakura emitting a strange evil aura beside him.
Heh. So that's where it went. I was looking for it. Everywhere.
Sakura laughed evilly.
He shall pay.
Konan was silent for a while before erupting again.
"For the thousandth time, I don't care about what your 'art'. How is how is manipulating people or blowing things up art? If you want my opinion neither of them is art. Forgery is art! Forgery rules the world!"
Itachi and Sakura were silent as Konan continued to blow their heads off. Finally Konan looked up. When her eyes landed on Sakura, she gave a jump of surprise. Konan took her glasses off.
"Ohhh Sakura-chan it's you!" Sakura was enveloped in a bear-hug. "I'm sorry I've been rambling on, I couldn't see you. You, know my glasses." Konan tapped her eye wear.
"Konan, maybe you shouldn't wear those glasses, I mean they ARE ruining your eyes."
(To young children reading this, please do not copy Konan and wear unprescribed glasses.)
"Nonsense, my dear Sakura. I just can't see things from a distance. These glasses enlarge things beautifully though. You can see the finest detail invisible to the naked eye." Konan waved two pieces of paper into Sakura's face. "Can you see the difference between my forgery and No Pupils'? His signature is more flowing and natural while my one is a bit too rigid..."
When talking to insane people just nod, smile and agree to whatever they say.
Sakura nodded furiously. "Yes, his signature flows nicely, doesn't it?"
Konan was no longer listening, she was back in her own world of forgery.
Sakura started cleaning up the mess Konan had made, the mess had spread all over the table, whenever Konan re-adjusted her position little crumpled balls of paper fell to the already covered ground. If one was looking from a distance, they would have thought that the room was piled with snow. Sakura smile wryly as she began to pile the rubbish into one corner before disposing of it.
The only place that seems to be rubbish-free is the rubbish bin. How ironic.
Sasuke sat cross-legged on a leather sofa. He was desolate, alone, in his own mansion, the silence rebounded in his ears. He had been sitting there for hours, his thoughts orbiting around one sentence.
What are you going to do?
That was what the spokesperson asked him after he not-so-subtly insulted not only himself, but also what was left of his family: his brother. The speaker had asked what he, as the head of the royal Uchiha police force, would to leader of the Akatsuki.
There, he had sneered at the sympathetic smiles and the pitying looks, he said what he had planned to do since the day his brother murdered his whole clan, cold-blooded.
Sasuke reached into his pocket and pulled out a small golden gun with which the Uchiha Clan crest was engraved on. It had originally been his father's. He had carried it wherever he went and now Sasuke in turn, always carried it with him. Though the gun could hold four bullets, there was only one bullet inside the barrel. The first three bullets had been fired by Itachi. The first bullet took his father's life, the second, a security camera. The third bullet killed his mother.
The fourth bullet would take either Sasuke's life or Itachi's.
Take an eye for and eye and a tooth for a tooth. A life for a life.
Sasuke traced the contours of the gun.
To avenge his family he would kill Itachi of course.
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These findings were based on a mobile media survey that was conducted in partnership with marketing insights firm Decision Fuel. The study covered 20 key markets across Asia, Africa, Europe, North and Latin America, surveying 20,000 consumers overall.
On average, global consumers who have web-capable phones spend 7.2 hours, or 27 per cent of overall media consumption, on mobiles a day consuming media. This puts mobile media consumption ahead of TV (98 minutes) and just after computers (140 minutes).
This is reflected in China where users spend more time on their phones (105 minutes or 34 per cent of their time) than TV (54 minutes) but less than on their computers (107 minutes).
In Southeast Asia however, mobile comes out tops with consumers spending more time consuming media on their phones than computers in Singapore (30 per cent of total time spent consuming media), Indonesia (36 per cent), Thailand (27 per cent) and Vietnam (35 per cent).
They're also using their mobiles everywhere with 67 per cent of global consumers using their phones in bed, while waiting (47 per cent) while watching TV (39 per cent) and even in the bathroom (19 per cent).
Globally, and in the Southeast Asian nations, the top two activities consumers are using their mobiles for is social media and entertainment, in that order. In China however, entertainment is the activity for mobile phone use (24 per cent) followed by games (24 per cent), with social media in third place (16 per cent).
Perhaps most interesting for advertisers is that besides China, the average global consumer and Southeast Asian consumer regard mobile advertising as having the most impact on their purchasing decision. Globally, 48 per cent of consumers regard mobile advertising as having more impact than online advertising (47 per cent) and TV (46 per cent). In China, online advertising trumps mobile by more than double with 76 per cent. Mobile (34 per cent) and TV (28 per cent) are regarded as having significantly less impact on their purchase decisions.
Globally, 42 per cent of consumers said that they have been introduced to something new via their mobile phones, 13 per cent said something they'd researched or viewed on their mobile caused them to reconsider a product and 14 per cent were influenced to buy something via their mobile.


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But the Doctor is staring at him. Those eyes- they change one moment to the next. In thespace of a second, they go from drilling an endless beryl bore to carving out a boundless void of spring, to thegleam of a chalice running over with vitality.
"I'm going to kill you twice for him, Thete," Kenny moans softly, wilting down. He hardens his grip on the knife, taking a step, his flapper shoulders framing the blank face of a doll. Mascara is running down his cheeks in black lines, like failure. "…first Borusa, your confidant. Then you."
The Doctor pulls him close, taking him by the arm with the knife, fingers digging into thin wrist.
"He never loved you, Kenny. Why do this to yourself?"
Kenny throws his face to the droplets falling down now from the clouds near the ceiling. His blue hair begins to puddle over his head, plastering him over.
"Okay," the Doctor says, one eye reflecting back to him from the blade in Kenny's hand. He steps in front of Borusa, whose head is bleeding from her fall. His hands splay wide away from him, inviting. Then he holds his stomach, cupping the hard bump there, removes his hand again, and smiles with such warmth, like a kind of mother. "Just one thing though- do try to miss Flamina. She's only a baby."
For a moment, Kenny can almost feel the gentle heat of sunlight, so much sunlight, in that smile. Like the embrace –he- never gave him. How like Theta to do something like that for an enemy.
Kenny ascends the pulpit with a mirror of the Doctor's smile on his face. At least someone will be happy to-day. God knows it won't be him. He will miss their conversations.