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One Fine Autumn Afternoon (EXPLORED)

Beautiful On Black

HIGHEST POSITION ON EXPLORE #365

Uploaded on Jun 21, 2009

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A Smile

A Smile costs nothing, but gives much.
It enriches those who receive, without making poorer those who give.
It takes but a moment, but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever.
None is so rich or mighty that he can get along without it,
and none is so poor, but that he can be made rich by it.
A Smile creates happiness in the home, fosters good will in business,
and is the countersign of friendship.
It brings rest to the weary, cheer to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad,
and it is nature's best antidote for trouble.
Yet it cannot be bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen,
for it is something that is of no value to anyone, until it is given away.
Some people are too tired to give you a smile;
Give them one of yours, as none needs a smile so much as he who has
no more to give.

Model: Amorika

Gorgeous On Black

Uploaded on Jun 12, 2009 | Map

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Upside Down!!! (EXPLORED)

Yet another one of my lil bro Maahy showing his mad skills on the swing

Way More Kooler On Black

HIGHEST POSITION ON EXPLORE #280

Uploaded on Jun 10, 2009 | Map

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A Wharf To Remember...(EXPLORED)

The Waikato River, the longest in New Zealand, is located in the central North Island. Rising on the slopes of Mount Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park as the Tongariro River, it flows north through Lake Taupo and, issuing from the lake's northeastern corner, tumbles over Huka Falls and flows northwest to enter the Tasman Sea south of Auckland. The river is 264 miles (425 km) long. It has a gentle gradient and carries a heavy load of ash from the volcanic highlands. The Waikato has formed numerous lakes and lagoons along its lower reaches.

Its principal tributaries are the Waipa and Poutu. Major towns in its valley are Taupo, Rotorua, Cambridge, and Hamilton (head of navigation for small steamers). Eight power stations built on the river between Taupo and Karapiro are a major source of hydroelectric power. The artificial lakes created by the power stations are popular recreation areas. A thermal-power station at Huntly, using coal mined nearby, began operating in 1980. The river, whose name is Maori for "flowing water," was the scene of several skirmishes between the British and the Waikato tribes in 1863-65.

Its power grows every metre as it draws strength from countless drains, streams and springs. On its journey, the Waikato River churns through the turbines of eight dams, lighting much of the North Island. It feeds on sewage from eight towns and one city, Hamilton, and is mixed with treated waste from 10 or more major industries. It’s warmed by Huntly Power Station, thickened by fertilisers and leachates from rubbish dumps, pumped into orchards and farms for irrigation, and drunk by 140,000 people.

The Waikato became a working river when Tainui migrated to the region and began to farm its banks. Eventually, they saw the river as being inextricably linked with their own history. They still view the river’s banks, water, fish and plants in a holistic way, and have lodged a claim with the Waitangi Tribunal.

Classic Large On Black

HIGHEST POSITION ON EXPLORE #316

Uploaded on Jun 8, 2009 | Map

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Autumn Fall (EXPLORED)

Autumn in Hamilton

Thanks to Amo for showing me this beautiful leaf :)

Gorgeous large On Black

HIGHEST POSITION ON EXPLORE #239

Uploaded on Jun 7, 2009 | Map

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