My holidays were what I expected, so much time but not enough to do. For my Easter weekend I spent time down the coast with my Nana and Granddad. The ocean was a clear blue but the cold breeze would bite at your toes, hours were spent bathing in the suns' rays, only seconds were spent in the icy cold water.
Home was just days that passed filled of relaxing and sleepy hours, but I had enough. A movie with a friend and a day in town was exactly what I needed. The movie turned out too be a disappointment, although the pizzas were delicious.
My holidays were coming to an end and it was time to spend some quality family time. Our first stop was skyline sky rides and an adrenalin rush on the luge. I have to admit speeding around the corners and gliding down the steep hills got my heart pumping. My favourite was next! A few hours of blissful shopping! We looked around a few shops, but nothing was really very eye catching.
Overall my holidays were fun and I really didn’t want them to end, I hope next holidays I can jam more into them.
To Visit The Skylins Skyrides Website Click Below
http://www.skylineskyrides.co.nz/rotorua/
Also
Cinema 5 Whakatane
http://www.cinema5.co.nz/
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Question 2 US12883
My Holiday
My last school holidays weren’t very fun filled at all, so I’ve decided that these holidays are going to be jam packed with interesting and exciting things. For the four days of celebrating Easter I hope to go down the coast with my close family. The rest of my two weeks, I would like to spend some time with my friends and maybe learn to milk cows. I am looking forward to my holidays this Easter.
My last school holidays weren’t very fun filled at all, so I’ve decided that these holidays are going to be jam packed with interesting and exciting things. For the four days of celebrating Easter I hope to go down the coast with my close family. The rest of my two weeks, I would like to spend some time with my friends and maybe learn to milk cows. I am looking forward to my holidays this Easter.
Question 1 US12883
HOW A KITE FLIES
A kite is heavier than air, so to fly, it needs to lift, an upward force from the wind that is greater than the pull of gravity keeping it on the ground. For maximum lift, position the face at the correct angle to the wind (the angle attack) by setting the ring accurately on the bridle.
The best point for the ring is usually about a third of the way down the kite, but small adjustments can be made for varying winds. Even with the bridle pre-set, the angle of attack changes after launch, until the kite reaches its most efficient flying position.
Preparing to Fly
It is best to fly a kite on a flat, open site, which is free of obstructions, such as, trees, buildings and overhead cables. If there are other flyers around – as there will be at festivals- choose the clearest part of the sky for launching the kite. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need a force of wind to make a kite fly: light to moderate breezes are the best, although some kites, such as heavy boxes or more robust stunters, are designed for stronger winds. Always assess the wind speed before launching a kite.
Stunt Kites
Controlling a stunt kite even a basic manoeuvre adds another dimension to kite flying. Once a single line kite is launched, you can enjoy the spectacle, whereas a stunter needs constant steering to stay in the sky. As a rule, the kite lines should be 45-60m long. Although you may want to shorten them as you become more experienced; the shorter lines, the quicker your reactions will have to be. If this is your first attempt at flying a stunter, get the feel of the kite before trying any moves.
Material and Equipment
Most of the materials are available from specialists kite stores and mail order companies, although mountaineering shops can be a good source of tapes and thick climbing rope. The choice of materials depends on the type of kite you are making. Fibreglass rod, for example is ideal for the flexible bow for a fighter, although inappropriate for the rigid frame of a box kit, where dowel is best. Kite making equipment can be generally found around home; some tools, such as a circle cutter, give quick, accurate results but are not essential.
A kite is heavier than air, so to fly, it needs to lift, an upward force from the wind that is greater than the pull of gravity keeping it on the ground. For maximum lift, position the face at the correct angle to the wind (the angle attack) by setting the ring accurately on the bridle.
The best point for the ring is usually about a third of the way down the kite, but small adjustments can be made for varying winds. Even with the bridle pre-set, the angle of attack changes after launch, until the kite reaches its most efficient flying position.
Preparing to Fly
It is best to fly a kite on a flat, open site, which is free of obstructions, such as, trees, buildings and overhead cables. If there are other flyers around – as there will be at festivals- choose the clearest part of the sky for launching the kite. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need a force of wind to make a kite fly: light to moderate breezes are the best, although some kites, such as heavy boxes or more robust stunters, are designed for stronger winds. Always assess the wind speed before launching a kite.
Stunt Kites
Controlling a stunt kite even a basic manoeuvre adds another dimension to kite flying. Once a single line kite is launched, you can enjoy the spectacle, whereas a stunter needs constant steering to stay in the sky. As a rule, the kite lines should be 45-60m long. Although you may want to shorten them as you become more experienced; the shorter lines, the quicker your reactions will have to be. If this is your first attempt at flying a stunter, get the feel of the kite before trying any moves.
Material and Equipment
Most of the materials are available from specialists kite stores and mail order companies, although mountaineering shops can be a good source of tapes and thick climbing rope. The choice of materials depends on the type of kite you are making. Fibreglass rod, for example is ideal for the flexible bow for a fighter, although inappropriate for the rigid frame of a box kit, where dowel is best. Kite making equipment can be generally found around home; some tools, such as a circle cutter, give quick, accurate results but are not essential.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
This photograph was taken for our jam assignment. It shows the proper way for seating posture. My feet are flat on the floor, my head is around 40-90cm away from the screen, there is no pressure against the lower back of the thigh, And there is about a 90° degree angle between the upper and lower arms; Upper arm near vertical. I think i could have been sitting closer to the screen, but we had to get my feet in the picture as well. I enjoyed the jam task and finished the Power Point early.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Speed Test
Dates and Speeds
Second Sheet
Friday 20th March 09: 42 words per minute.
Monday 23 March 09: 46 wpm
Wednesday 1st April: 58 wpm
Second Sheet
Friday 20th March 09: 42 words per minute.
Monday 23 March 09: 46 wpm
Wednesday 1st April: 58 wpm
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Key Boarding
This is my fisrt year of learning to touch type. We have speed tests usually for our ''do now''. I have reached the second page. There is only around three people in my class that have reached it, So i am quite proud because i have acheived high. I think its something good to learn and we can use this in the future.
This is a keyboard picture that we had to create in one of our periods in information mangement.
Setting up blog
Setting up my blog, was quite normal. Does anyone agree? We've done stuff like this before but i think that its good that we can use something like this during school. We have restrictions because it is for school but it is a nice way for our parents to see what we are doing. Also it is alot better then a folder of papers.
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