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The Hunter Valley Indigenous Directory is a printed book available through us, it lists all Indigenous Organisations and Government Services Departments for the Indigenous community in the Hunter Region. The directory is used by many organisations, Govt Service Departments and individuals and the accuracy of this information ensures that people can contact you and be aware of the services that you provide.
The directory is produced as a community service.
The directory would not have been possible if it was not for the support of the Aboriginal Children Youth and Family Strategy (ACYF) managed by Dept. of Community Services.
Below you will find a quick reference listing of the entries that appear in the directory:
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This is a free service to Indigenous organisations to appear in the directory.
We strive at all times to provide the most accurate information that we can, as this is also a community service we do not do it full time, so we do require your assistance to inform us of any changes which may take place with your entry in the directory.
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The Genius DX-Eco is a wireless mouse that doesn't use batteries and can recharge in just three minutes.
Removing the need for planet-killing disposable batteries or time-wasting rechargeables, the Genius DX-Eco uses a built-in gold capacitor instead.
Genius claims that this gold capacitor will hold enough charge for "a full day's use" and just takes three minutes for a complete recharge. So even if a heavy cursor-waggling session drains your electric rodent early, it'll be ready to go again before the kettle has boiled.
Future proof
That gold capacitor is supposedly also good for 100,000 charges. If you're charging it every day that means you'll get a very reasonable 273 years of use out of it.
It's Mac and PC compatible, connecting via a 2.4GHz USB pico receiver which can be slotted inside the mouse when not in use.
According to Genius, BlueEye sensor technology means it will keep on pointing when used on most surfaces including marble and thick carpet. Great news if you don't have a table.
It recharges via Micro USB cable, though, so you'll need to keep track of that wire.
The Genius DX-Eco is out in the US now for $39.99.

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Nothing like walking past the bathroom and seeing this....
Thursday, July 12, 2012
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- Cari said...
I was hoping this was on your blog! Mom told me about it and I just had to laugh! What a funny boy! :)
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The Cartoon Art Museum and The Hero Initiative present the museum's Annual WonderCon Weekend Party, which will be held on Friday, April 2, from 8 PM to 11 PM. A portion of the proceeds from this special event will go to comic book artist Ed Hannigan, whose work is featured in the CartoonArt Museum's current exhibition Ed Hannigan: Covered.
Tickets for this event will be sold on a sliding scale. Ed Hannigan, who is suffering from multiple sclerosis, will receive a portion of the proceeds of all ticket sales above $20. Those who donate $35 or more will receive a special gift bag courtesy of the CartoonArt Museum. A silent auction will be held at the party, and all proceeds from the auction will go directly Hannigan.
Many of the top talents from DC Comics and Marvel Comics will be in attendance as special guests of the CartoonArt Museum and the Hero Initiative. Confirmed guests at press time include Arthur Adams, Amanda Conner, Sergio Aragones, Joyce Chin, Jimmy Palmiotti, Greg Rucka, Gail Simone, Jen Van Meter, and more to be announced.
Food and beverages will be provided by San Francisco-area vendors. Please visit www.cartoonart.org for a list of additional sponsors as they are announced.
Hannigan worked extensively for Marvel Comics and DC Comics throughout the 1970s and 1980s, on such fondly remembered titles as Green Arrow, The Defenders, and Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man. Today, Hannigan is 58 years old and has multiple sclerosis. The Hero Initiative, a charitable organization that provides financial assistance to comic book professionals in need, and Marvel Comics have collaborated on a tribute book, Ed Hannigan: Covered, that features highlights from Hannigan's artistic career. The CartoonArt Museum will display some of Hannigan's most notable covers alongside the cover and complete interior artwork for one of his most famous single-issue stories, The Spectacular Spider-Man #64, which introduced the crime-fighting duo Cloak and Dagger.
Sponsorship for this exhibition has been provided by The Comic Outpost.
The Comic Outpost, located on 2381 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA has been fulfilling the needs of comic book lovers for well over 15 years. Current owners Gary Buechler and Roger Yan firmly believe their customer service and subscriber program is second to none. For more questions, visit their website at www.comicoutpost.net or call (415) 239-2669.
About the Cartoon Art Museum
Founded in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum is the only museum in the western United States dedicated to cartoons and comics. The Museum was started by a group of cartoonists and collectors who wanted to share their appreciation of this unique art form with the rest of the world. The Museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation, study and exhibition of original cartoon art in all forms to benefit historians, cartoonists, journalists, artists, collectors and the general public. The Cartoon Art Museum is located at 655 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105


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There's been plenty of judging in the acrimonious relationship enjoyed by Jennifer Lopez and her first ex-husband, Ojani Noa, but most of it has come from actual courtrooms.
Now J.Lo may be forced to do some of the judging herself. Just days before she is expected to be presented as American Idol's newest judge in a $12 million dollar deal, Noa's camp is reporting that he plans to audition on the show.
Even worse: he plans to sing one of Lopez' own songs for her in front of television cameras. And at 36, he's too old to qualify for the second round in Hollywood, so it's clear Noa is merely attempting to promote himself at her expense.
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"Ojani intends to be in the line at the Forum in Los Angeles on September 22 to try out for American Idol before his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez," a friend told RadarOnline. "He will sing one of her songs and has a great voice, so it will be interesting to see what she thinks of his performance."
We can take an eductated guess. Things haven't exactly remained civil between the pair, who met in Miami where Noa was just beginning his career as the Magic City's most opportunistic waiter.
They were married 11 months before things ended in divorce in 1998 and the fun really began: he sued after being fired as manager of her restaurant, Madre's, subsequently signed a confidentiality deal, and was slapped with a permanent injunction when he tried to write a tell-all in 2007. Noa has since attempted to sell a tape from their honeymoon, make a film based on their time together, and grab back a tiny measure of the spotlight.
Each try has gone about as well as the others -- Noa's 2010 pinup calendar is currently sitting at no. 4,253,591 in Amazon bookstore sales rankings.
Here's suggesting the former Mr. Lo avoid "Love Don't Cost a Thing" if he attempts to make it out of auditions alive. Jenny may have moved on to salsa superstar Marc Anthony, but we doubt she'd appreciate the irony.


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A pioneering winery and hospitality venue which has gone on to become one of New Zealand's most award-winning wine and food businesses is being offered for sale for the first time.
Ascension Wine Estate at Matakana just north of Auckland was established in 1996 by husband and wife team Darryl and Bridget Soljan. Ascension was one of the earlier wineries planted in the valley – gateway to the upmarket coastal seaside resorts of Omaha and Leigh – and went onto become the biggest hospitality operator in the region.
Branching out from the original winery, Ascension quickly expanded to operate a large restaurant in 2000 before adding an additional 300-person function venue in the mid-2000s.
Looking at new opportunities with wine and food as a cornerstone, the venue began showcasing large-scale outdoor music and entertainment concerts. Drawcards have such acts as The Hollies, Jimmy Barnes, Toni Childs, The Irish Rovers, Dave Dobbyn, Sir Howard Morrison, Dragon, The Winery Tour and Rhys Darby – attracting thousands of patrons.
However, with a 'hospitality empire' now established, Darryl Soljan is looking to capitalise on the venue's success and move on. The Ascension business is being marketed for sale through Bayleys Real Estate by Michael Pleciak and Mark Macky, with international tenders closing on June 14.
"We've had 16 wonderful years at Ascension since we planted the first vines in 1996, and the lifestyle has been all you could ever ask for," said Darryl Soljan – part of a wine-making dynasty stretching back over several generations with roots in Croatia and West Auckland.
"From what started as bare land and became a vineyard and winery, then a sizeable restaurant, then a
function venue, and then a large-scale entertainment destination…. the evolution has gone beyond all we ever dreamed of at the beginning.
"But I've taken Ascension as far as I can. I have an entrepreneurial spirit and at 42- years-old, I need a new challenge. The whole experience has been an incredibly rewarding journey and a lot of hard work – but it now requires and deserves someone with a new burst of energy, contacts, and resources to take it to a new stage. There is plenty of untapped potential.
"I'd also promised the kids an African safari before they finish high school, and time is running out," laughs Darryl.
Ascension Wine Estate is a four-time national winner at the Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence, six-time winner at the local Manaakitanga Awards, awarded the New Zealand Beef & Lamb Hallmark of Excellence every year since 2004, and has received numerous other accolades in wine, food and lifestyle publications.
Conscious of the surrounding environment, Ascension has also been commended by the Ministry of the Environment with the presentation of a Green Ribbon Award for Sustainable Business
Mr Pleciak said the profitable Ascension business benefitted from its diversity of multiple revenue streams. The wine production, the restaurant which operated all year round, the well-patronised wedding and function venue, the corporate retreat amenities, and the entertainment venue which attracts huge crowds over the summer months, had cumulatively resulted in confirmed forward bookings of almost $1million.
"Each of those proven income streams has further growth potential – building on the existing platform of a decade of consistent income which has broadened across non-competing sectors all in one location," Mr Pleciak said.
"The wine production in particular benefits from being part of a vertically integrated business that sees Ascension booked virtually every weekend throughout the year. This business model ensures that Ascension's events and wine production sell out directly to guests at the property or over the internet. The business has a special VIP database of more than 12,000 active customers.
"Weddings are big over the summer, with good growth in 'off-peak' months, while indoor entertainment ensures strong patronage on weekends over winter, and Ascension's repeat-business corporate clientele utilise the facility for one and two day conferences, gala dinners and Christmas functions."
Ascension sits on 7.6 hectares of north-facing land on a highly prominent stretch of the main road into Matakana from Auckland. The land has four hectares planted in vines, surrounded by mature gardens and lawns.
Because all wine sales are direct to the public in one aspect or another on-site, Ascension has been an innovator with rare and unusual varieties - such as viognier, flora, malbec, pinotage and tannat all grown on site. The varieties sit alongside the more familiar chardonnay and sauvignon blanc labels whose juice is sourced from Marlborough. The associated winery includes production equipment such as a basket press, crusher, pumps, tanks, and a barrel aging facility.
Nearby, the substantial restaurant and commercial kitchen are licensed for up to120 guests – with additional open and covered courtyards allowing for several private functions to be catered for simultaneously. Entrance to the dining area is through the tasting room and retail shop.
The venue's 710 square metre fully air-conditioned function centre, named The Belfry, can be configured into multiple spaces with the potential to host up to 300 guests in various seating styles, and features full audio-visual equipment. Within The Belfry is a VIP dining room suitable for intimate dining occasions of up to 20 people. Ascension's total development comprises 2800 square metres of solid concrete, natural timber and imported terracotta tiles in the style of the Spanish Mission at San Luis Obispo in California – one of Darryl and Bridget Soljan's favourite places.
Included in the land and business for sale is a small winemaker's cottage set among the vines, and a large implement shed to house the tractor, vine trimmer, mowers, and leaf removal machine.
Ascension's various commercial activities employ 28 fulltime-equivalent staff – a number that swells to 45 employees over the Christmas/New Year holiday period when Omaha, Leigh, and Matakana holiday homes are at their peak occupancy levels.
"That makes Ascension one of the biggest hospitality employers in the Rodney region –and with some 55,000 visitor numbers in the 2011 calendar year, it is also believed to be one of the biggest by volume," Mr Pleciak said.
Approximately $500,000 worth of wine stock is available for purchase separately from Ascension's other business assets and chattels.


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Rayman 2: The Great Escape – Lum Location Guide
Nintendo 64
Lum Location Guide by DMoseley
Version: 1.8 | Updated: 11/13/2000
RRRR AAA Y Y M M AAA N N 222 R RR A A Y Y MM MM A A N N 2 2 :: R RR A A Y Y M M M A A NN N 2 :: RRRR AAAAA Y M M M AAAAA N N N 2 R R A A Y M M A A N NN 2 :: R R A A Y M M A A N N 2 :: R R A A Y M M A A N N 22222 ---------------- THE GREAT ESCAPE ---------------- Dave's Guide To Finding All The Lums ************************************************************************************* * This FAQ / Walkthrough for Rayman 2: The Great Escape has only been sent to the * * following sites: * * GameFAQs - www.gameFAQs.com * * Video Game Strategies - www.vgstrategies.com * * Game Advice - www.gameadvice.com * * PSX Codez - www.psxcodez.com * * Cheat Stop - www.cheatstop.com * * Neoseeker - www.neoseeker.com * * Fresh Baked Games - www.freshbakedgames.com * * If you have found this walkthrough at any other site, please let me know at * * firstname.lastname@example.com so that legal action can be taken. This also applies to * * printing this FAQ / Walkthrough for distribution without my permission. * ************************************************************************************* This FAQ / Walkthrough Was Written For The PSX Version Of Rayman 2: The Great Escape. This Differs Slightly In Areas To The Dreamcast, PC And N64 Versions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 1. History Part 2. Rayman 2: The Great Escape Part 3. Story Part 4. Friend, Foes and Items Part 5. Tips and Tricks Part 6. Walkthrough Part 7. Cheats Part 8. Glitches Part 9. Credits ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 1. History ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Version 1.0 - 12th October 2000 - Added History. - Added Rayman 2: The Great Escape - Added Story - Added Friends, Foes and Items - Added Tips and Tricks - Begun Walkthrough - Added Cheats - Added Credits - Completed The Clearing and The Fairy Glade Version 1.1 - 14th October 2000 - First Release Version - Completed The Marshes Of Awakening and The Bayou Version 1.2 - 15th October 2000 - Completed The Walk Of Life Version 1.3 - 16th October 2000 - Completed Whale Bay - Sent Walkthrough to Game Advice and Video Games Strategies Version 1.4 - 17th October 2000 - Completed Part 1 of The Menhir Hills - Sent Walkthrough to PSX Codez Version 1.5 - 31st October 2000 - Completed The Cave Of Bad Dreams and Part 2 of The Menhir Hills - Sent Walkthrough to Cheat Stop Version 1.6 - 1st November 2000 - Completed The Canopy Version 1.7 - 2nd November 2000 - Added Glitches - Started The Sanctuary of Stone & Fire - Sent Walkthrough to Neoseeker Version 1.8 - 13th November 2000 - Completed The Sanctuary Of Stone & Fire - Sent Walkthrough to Fresh Baked Games ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 2. Rayman 2: The Great Escape ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A hoard of ruthless pirates has invaded Rayman's world, stealing the life energy of the planet. Rayman is the only hope, but first he has to recover his legendary powers before defeating the Machiavellian Razorbeard. Water-skiing, racing across Russian mountains or riding on the back of a rocket are just some of the amazing means of transportation which will help you achieve victory. Featuring 47 levels over 15 worlds, breathless means of transportation, over 230 friends and enemies, and even a bonus level exclusive to the PlayStation version, Rayman 2 is one of the best 3D platformer games available. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 3. Story ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Panic in the Chamber of the Teensies and the Fairy Council: Robot-Pirates from deep in space have arrived, determined to conquer and enslave the entire world. The time for combat has come. Volunteers form small resistance groups and thrown themselves into battle with the evil aggressors. Rayman and his friend Globox go to the edge of The Great Forest, where the highest number of pirates are located. Rayman jumps from a tree and activates his helicopter for a soft landing in the middle of a thicket of bushes. "The Pirates are coming straight at us!", cries Rayman to his friend. "Get ready!" The earth suddenly begins to tremble...Several trees collapse, creating a passageway for an army of robots. The battle begins! Rayman leaps into action, sending metal monsters flying with his powerful energy spheres. A little later, Globox, trembling with fright, desperately tries to make the robots rust up by creating little rain storms over their heads. A robot, creaking horribly, crashes to the ground. "Not bad, Globox!" shouts Rayman with a smile. Globox tries to answer, but Rayman doesn't hear. The strained face of Ly has just appeared in his mind. "Rayman...", begins Ly, in a weary voice, "The pirates have broken the heart of the world. The energy has scattered. Other than Clark, all of our brave warriors have been captured..." Shocked by this terrible news, Rayman lets himself be surprised by a gigantic robot who pins him between its powerful pinchers. He tries to create a new energy sphere in the palm of his hand, but to no avail. The destruction of the Primordial Core has taken away all of his powers...Desperate, he shouts to his friend... "They've got me, Globox! Save yourself!" "But...but...what about you?!" "No time to explain! Go find Ly, she'll tell you what to do!" After a moment of hesitation, Globox dodges between the feet of the robots, and plunges into the high grass. An evil laugh reverberates. Rayman turns and sees Razorbeard, the leader of the Pirates. "I have you, Rayman! You'll soon be my most obedient slave...!" Rayman tries to free himself, but the iron grip of the robot tightens around him. He casts a dark look at Razorhead and shouts defiantly: "it's over yet, pirate! I'll find a way to escape and then I'll make you wish you'd never been born!" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 4. Friends, Foes and Items ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Magical Beings ------------------ Polokus: He is the spirit of the worlds, the creator of all that is and will be. His power is such that his dreams can become reality. Long, long ago he went away from his world, and only by reuniting the four magical masks can he be brought back. Ly: Ly is a fairy, and like all fairies, she possesses great powers. Unfortunately, the explosion of the Primordial Core by the Pirates has weakened her. When she has gathered enough energy, she can create Silver Lums, which give Rayman amazing new powers. The Teensies: Ancient and wise people who long ago built the Hall of Doors, that magical place where access is given to all the regions of the world. Very old and a little absent minded, they have forgotten which of them is their King, and spent time performing acrobatic dance moves to make the youngest green with envy. The Murphys: The Murphys are cultivated hedonists who love playing practical jokes and always sport wide grins. More than one Ludiv has fallen victim to their pranks and been stripped of his pair of spectacles. The Ludivs: These little short-sighted fairies wear large pairs of spectacles which - in general - help them avoid mid-air collisions. Deprived of their glasses, they end up stuck in trees or knocked senseless on the ground. That's how the pirates managed to capture so many of them. The Denys: The Denys are hyperactive by nature, spending more than half the time hopping up and down on the spot and uttering little shouts of joy. This movement gives them restless minds, and they often stop skipping around to indulge in long philosophical discussions amongst themselves or with the Murphys. The People ---------- Globox: Adorable, if a little simple, Globox is Rayman's best friend. He has the power to create forceful little rain storms which he can used to put out fires or make plants grow. With the aid of his mate Uglette, he has produced a prodigious family: more than 650 children at the last count! Clark: A mountain of muscles, Clark is an army all by himself. With one mighty blow, he can send an entire regiment of pirates flying. His only weak point: a somewhat sensitive stomach. This can cause problems, especially when in the heat of battle, he munches a robot that's a little too rusty... Carmen the Whale: A magnificent creature, who's job is to survey the depths of the ocean and deposit the air bubbles which can be the difference between life and death for stray plants and animals. She is sometimes pursued by piranhas with heartburn, who are quite fond of her air bubbles. Ssssam: This young and spirited serpent is the ferryman for the Marshes of Awakening. He helps the inhabitants water-ski across the swamps... Rayman's Enemies ---------------- Razorbeard: The pirate leader, he is famous throughout the galaxy for reducing over one hundred peaceful planets to cosmic dust. Don't be fooled by his pathetic and silly appearance, his ferocity is unmatched. His dream? Overrun Rayman's world and reduce all its inhabitants to slavery... The Henchmen: These are the pirate's robot invasion force. Totally devoted to Razorbeard, they enforce a reign of terror by capturing anyone unlucky enough to cross their paths. There exist several different models, each with it's strong and weak point. The Guardian: A terrifying monster who's job is to guard the subterranean grotto where the creatures generated by Polokusus nightmares are locked away. No one has dared to venture within the Cave of Bad Dreams, even though it's rumored to contain an even more precious treasure. Zombie Chickens: We can no longer even keep track of all the sinister consequences of the pirates' arrival; disturbances in the natural order of things pollution, the proliferation of piranhas, giant spiders and caterpillars, etc... Terrified by all these events, the hens began laying dead eggs, out of which burst the horrible Zombie Chickens... Items ----- Cages: The pirates have imprisoned Rayman's friends (the Murphys, the Ludivs, the Denys) in these little cages sealed with vital energy. Each time you break a cage, the friend you free increases your Life Gauge. Kegs: Filled with gunpowder, they explode at the smallest shock. The more advanced models can even fly. Shells: Built by the pirates, these are mule headed missiles which can only be subdued by extreme patience. Most have legs; some can fly. Plums: These strange fruit have several purposes. You can climb onto them and move around by shooting in the opposite direction, and even float through lava fields on them. Switches: The Pirates have cluttered the environment with switches which activate strange machines and open various doors. To make them work, just shoot them. Sparadraps: Mediocre at best architecturally, the pirates are obliged to reinforce their constructions with sparadraps. The wooden sparadraps are very fragile but the metal ones will only yield to an explosive. Magic Spheres: Found on pedestals of the same colour, Magic Spheres open the doors to mysterious temples. Stone Of Thought: The Stones of Thought provide a telepathic link to Ly. Whenever Rayman needs a little help or advice, he should approach one of the stones, and Ly will appear in his mind. Magic Doors: Present at the beginning and the end of a world, they take you to the Hall of Doors if you go through them. The Four Masks: These magic were hidden inside secret and mysterious sanctuaries. The ancient legends say that whoever can reunite the four can awaken mighty Polokus. The Lums: Lums are very powerful shards of energy. Each colour has its own special power. * Yellow Lums: These are the 800 shards broken from the Primordial Core when the pirates exploded it. When Rayman has collected enough of them, he'll be able to negotiate his entry into new worlds. In addition, they contain precious knowledge. The more Rayman can gather, the more he knows of the secrets of the world. * S. Yellow Lums: Ancient Lums recognisable by their larger size and big smiles. They are five times more powerful than normal Yellow Lums. * Red Lums: Packed with vital energy, they restore Rayman's Life Bar. * Purple Lums: By shooting them, Rayman can grab onto them and swing from one to another, thereby crossing vast areas without touching the ground. * Blue Lums: Oxygen rich, they restore Rayman's Air Gauge when he's moving under water. * Green Lums: These Lums are very special. They record Rayman's progress. If he should die, he will appear at the place where he last took a Green Lum. If Rayman has zero life points, he must restart the entire level at the beginning. * Silver Lums: The Silver Lums are fashioned by Fairies. They invest Rayman with new and amazing powers. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 5. Tips and Tricks ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Always free cages you come across; the prisoners will reward you with more health. * If you find yourself in an awkward camera angle, holding R2 will swing it to behind you. * Look carefully in each and every level for secret doors and entrances; they will most likely have something important in them. * Every enemy has a weak point; watch for a few seconds and you'll see a pattern emerge. Use this to your advantage. * Listen carefully, turning off the music if necessary. If you hear cries, a cage is not far away. * You can always come back to a level, so if you miss something don't be tempted to switch off and start again. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 6. Walkthrough ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: This game is really great once you spend some time on it. If you are going to want to complete this game, take the time to do it right and collect all the Lums and cages. Otherwise, it's a waste of your time, and mine. I have written this for those who are genuinely stuck in the game. Please don't read this the first time you play a level; at least have a go by yourself first. If after a few tries you still can't find that mysterious last Lum, then this is where to come. As of the moment, I have no idea what happens if you do collect all 800 Lums. There may be a special prize, a bonus level, a new character, but I have no idea. But as I said before, just collect everything anyway; that way, you have truly completed the game. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Level 1: The Clearing Cages: 0 Lums: 10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shoot at the large cross in front of you by pressing S. Run into the gap and you'll reappear at the other end, sliding down a pipe of some sort. All the Lums in this pipe are red, so they can't help you right now, but it is good practice for later levels where there are Yellow Lums you must collect. Anyway, after the sliding sequence, you'll appear at the end, where Globox bashes into you and sends you falling into a forest. Unlike the original Rayman game, you can swim and walk in some shallow water, like the type in front of you. However, don't try to swim in any water that isn't clear or you'll die. Take this time to get used to the controls. X is jump, S is shoot. T will display the information about that level. Jump down the waterfall. Collect Yellow Lum #1 that is in front of you, then run along and jump onto the ledge. Here you can jump to the ledge in front of you to get Yellow Lums #2-4. Jump to the opposite ledge to collect Yellow Lums #5-6. Then jump to Globox's children. After the cutscene, run down the path and collect Yellow Lums #7-10 from the pillars. Climb up the ladder by jumping onto it. Then shoot at the cage above to release the Teensies. After arguing about who's king, they will open up a way to the Hall of Doors. In you go. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Level 2: The Fairy Glade Cages: 6 Lums: 60 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Run towards the little island in the middle of the water and collect Yellow Lums #1-4. Jump on the mushroom and you will grab hold of the netting above. Swing towards the mushroom, jump on it, and hit the switch. A door will open. Hit Cage #1 to release a Ludiv. Jump over to the door you opened, and jump down the waterfall to begin sliding. Collect the Checkpoint Lum and walk forward, where you will see a machine pumping out fowl liquid. Jump on the barrel to sail over the liquid. DO NOT jump in, or you will die. However, you will appear at this spot, so it is not actually drastic. Jump on the mushroom and hit the switch to stop the machine. Now you can dive into the water. Collect Yellow Lum #5 while you're here. Look around near the beginning of the pool to see a small cave under water. Dive in, and collect the Blue Lums that you find. Also collect Yellow Lums #6-13. Return to the end of the pool and dive to collect Yellow Lum #14. Go in the underwater passage and collect Yellow Lum #15. When you reappear out of the pool, a small blue guy will attack you. One hit will kill him. Run around the tree until you find the vines to grab a hold of. Climb up, collecting Yellow Lums #16-18. When you reach the branch with Cage #2 on, jump, hover, and shoot as many times as you can before you're out of range (this may take a few tries). Hitting it twice will release a Ludiv. Climb back to the top and collect Yellow Lum #19 and the Checkpoint Lum. Slide down the waterfall, collecting Yellow Lums #20-23 (this is where the first level comes in handy). When finished, grab hold of the vines and climb across. Don't forget Yellow Lums #24-25. Jump down the hole to finish this section. When the next bit loads up head to the panel in the middle of the ground. Your punch isn't powerful enough, but one of those barrels is, so position yourself over the panel and dodge the barrel. Run down the hole and collect the Checkpoint Lum. Jump from barrel to barrel, using your shadow to help you land safely. Grab the Checkpoint Lum and begin to climb the webs. Dodge the barrels, or you'll be sent plummeting downwards. Collect Yellow Lums #26-29, and hit the blocked door. See that switch? You need to get there to switch the lasers off. So, head left and up the ramp. Hit the robot to wake him up, then hit him again. The technique to kill any robot is to hold L2 to side-step their attacks, and hit them every 5 seconds or so once they've had a chance to recover. Once done, walk forward and kill a few more blue guys. Hit Cage #3 in the corner to release a Murphy. Jump on the crates to collect Yellow Lums #30-32, and jump on the netting. Collect Yellow Lums #33-39. Go through the door and nab Yellow Lum #40, then hit the switch. Jump through the now-safe door and release a Murphy from Cage #4. Jump through the lasers carefully and continue down the stairs. Here's where it all began; use the same dodge-and-shoot technique with the robot, then hit the switch to stop the lasers below. Jump over the railings and through the door. This next room's not as bad as it looks, just take short controlled jumps through the lasers. Down the steps to the Checkpoint Lum, then jump to the ground. Ly is trapped, and you need to shut off the power to the shield. Collect Yellow Lums #40-49, then go through the door by the bridge. Get the Checkpoint Lum and Cage #5, then pick up a barrel. Right, this bit is tricky, so listen carefully. To throw it forwards, press S. To throw it upwards, press X. If you throw upwards and walk forwards even one step, it will fall to the ground and explode. Walk slowly and when a barrel flies at you, throw it upwards and shoot. You need to destroy all three of those pipes, so throw a barrel forwards at each one. When all three are destroyed, the shield will deactivate and you return to Ly, who will give you a new power: Swinging. So, head back up to the top and shoot at the Purple Lum. Collect Yellow Lums #50-53, and head along the path. Up the ladder, Yellow Lums #54-58. When you get to the top, turn around and shoot Cage #6. Ahead of you is a pirate. Take care of him, then collect Yellow Lums #59-60 and free the Teensie. He'll open a portal, so jump through. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Level 3: The Marshes Of Awakening Cages: 2 Lums: 35 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notice the cry for help when you enter. Ahead of you is Cage #1, open it to release a Murphy. Hop to the lillypad ahead of you, avoiding the Piranha. Collect Yellow Lum #1, and jump on the net. Climb across until you see Yellow Lum #2, then jump over the top and collect it. Hit the cage in front of you to release Ssssam, the serpent who will help you across the marshes. You ask him about the mask, but he knows nothing. However, he offers to take you across the marshes. Shoot at Ssssam to grab hold of him. Now prepare yourself, this is difficult. Whilst water-skiing, you must collect Yellow Lums #3-15 and Cage #2, by bashing into it. In the second part of the ride, you must collect Yellow Lums #16-35. Yellow Lums #16-21 are up on a ledge, so when you near them you must jump, collect them and jump off again. Yellow Lums #22-35 are easy enough, no real trick to them. Just jump when you can, if you miss one then just come back there later. At the end, jump off and glide to the ground. After the farewell, hit the cage to release a Teensie. Jump in the portal, and you're off to The Bayou. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Level 4: The Bayou Cages: 4 Lums: 45 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hop on the barrel in front of you. If an explosive barrel comes near you, shoot it. The Red Lums are up to you, get Yellow Lums #1-2 and the Checkpoint Lum. Climb up the ladder at the end and collect Yellow Lums #3-4. Get the Checkpoint Lum at the top and glide to the platform, grabbing Yellow Lum #5 at the same time. Hit the switch to drop a platform. Jump to it and run, before it breaks. This takes about four seconds. Run along the bridges, gathering Yellow Lums #6-9. Climb the ladder at the end and get the Checkpoint Lum. Along the path is a robot, so dispatch of it and continue. Shoot the Purple Lum to swing across onto the barrel. Collect Yellow Lums #10-13, then jump onto the ledge. Mind the Zombie Turkeys. Collect Yellow Lums #14-15, then shoot at Cage #1 to release a Murphy. Jump onto the collapsing bridges to get Yellow Lums #16-19. Jump onto the path and collect Yellow Lum #20, then jump to the solid platform. Shoot at Cage #2 to release another Murphy. Watch out for explosive barrels. Destroy the robot from here if you can, then continue down the path. Jump onto the fallen tree, and jump to collect Yellow Lum #21. Shoot at Cage #3 to release a Murphy. Follow the path to get Yellow Lums #22-25, and the Checkpoint Lum after the jumping. Shoot the switch to extend the bridge, then jump over the blue guy running at you. If he catches you, he'll crush you and take considerable energy away. Jump over a gap and he'll fall to his death. Jump over the barrels to collect Yellow Lums #26-27. Jump over the gaps in the path and get the Checkpoint Lum. Continue to grab Yellow Lums #28-29, avoiding the barrels. Same again, get Yellow Lums #30-32 and the Checkpoint Lum. Get Yellow Lum #33 from behind the switch, then hit it to extend the bridge. Again, jump over the blue guy. This next room is not as difficult as it may seem; I find it best to shoot the switch from inside the first gap, then run between the last two blades. Jump on a barrel to nab Yellow Lums # 33-38. Take the right path to find Cage #4. Hit it to release a Murphy. Take the left path to find Yellow Lums #39-40 by a ladder, and #41-45 on the machine. Jump on the machine to bounce to the top. Shoot the cage to release a Teensie, who will open a portal for you. Jump through it to return to the Hall of Doors. By now, you should have the 150 Lums to open the door, but you can't get there yet. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Level 5: The Time Race Cages: 0 Lums: 30 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An interesting level; you have a time limit (initially 30 seconds) to race against Ly and collect 30 Yellow Lums. So, off we go... Run as fast as you can, jump at the edge of the cliff and get Yellow Lum #1 on the web. This throws you into the air, so glide to the next one and Yellow Lum #2. Continue doing this for Yellow Lums #3-5, then jump on the glowing ring on the ground. These are checkpoints; they add more time to your limit, and you reappear there if you die. Jump to the web and Yellow Lum #6, then hop back onto solid ground. Follow the path, collecting Yellow Lums #7-9 on your way. Now, jump and shoot at the ring to grab it and swing across. Do this again, don't forget Yellow Lums #10-12. Grab the checkpoint. Hop and grab the first vine, and climb up it to collect Yellow Lums #13-14. Jump back onto the bridge, and grab onto the smaller vine with Yellow Lums #15-16. Run along the path and jump to grab Yellow Lum #17. Jump after Ly and bounce on the web, nabbing Yellow Lum #18. Follow Ly along the path and hover to collect Yellow Lums #19-21. Grab the checkpoint and jump to the ground with Yellow Lums #22-23. Chase after Ly again and you'll come across Yellow Lum #24. Jump after Ly and you'll hit Yellow Lum #25, as well as another checkpoint. Hover towards the web to collect Yellow Lum #26. Run along the path to find Yellow Lums #27-30. Continue along the path to reach the end, where you are presented with a time. Send your best time to me at firstname.lastname@example.com and, if it's faster than anyone else, I'll post it here. That's it, no flashy prize, I'm afraid. BEST TIME: 1:38:73 by David Moseley ---------- ------- ------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Level 6: Whale Bay Cages: 2 Lums: 35 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jump into the water, and dive. In this area you should find Yellow Lums #1-4 and a collection of Blue Lums. These provide air for Rayman, should you run low during your exploring. When you surface, jump out and collect Yellow Lum #5. Hit the switch to turn off the lasers (temporarily), then run through the door. You will be on a net. Collect the Checkpoint Lum from the top, then jump off and swing along the bottom to collect Yellow Lums #6-9. Continue along the wooden path and swing under the next net to collect Yellow Lums #10-13. Run along the top of the net and collect the Checkpoint Lum from inside the door. Run along the path, and a cutscene will be triggered. Now you have to fight this guy, but it's not as difficult as it may seem. Hold L2 to dodge from side to side, and keep shooting at him between his shots. When he cowers inside the barrel, you cannot inflict any damage on him. When this happens, it is a good time to start loading up your Super-Punch (by holding S, but you don't have this power yet, so remember for the next time you meet an enemy like this). Once he is defeated, he leaves behind not one, not two, but three Red Lums. Take them if you need them, then jump to the ground. Collect Yellow Lum #14 from the base of the ladder, then climb up to the deck of the ship. There you will find Yellow Lums #15-16, and Cage #1, containing a Ludiv. Glide over to the barrels where the enemy was, then turn and shoot the red switch. This deactivates the lasers in front of the door, so race through before they turn on again. When you enter the door, the music turns to the robo-pirate theme. Rolling down the ramp are barrels, jump on them to collect Yellow Lums #17-19. Continue along the path and you'll come to an island in the middle of water. Jump down and a robo-pirate appears, but he's stronger than the others, so he'll take longer to kill. Collect Yellow Lum #20 during your battle, and also get him to shoot the sparadrap behind it. Your punch isn't strong enough to open it, and behind there you will find Cage #2. Hit it to release another Ludiv. Should you need it, there is a Red Lum on top of the palm tree. Once the battle is over, jump from the smaller palm tree to the larger palm tree, and grab the Purple Lum. Glide to the balcony and the next part of the level will load. In this section, you must shoot all four switches to shut down the laser gates containing Carmen the Whale and your way out. First, collect Yellow Lums #2-25, then shoot the four switches. Follow Carmen and she'll lead you through the underwater caves. Stay as close to her as you can. Every few seconds, she'll release air bubbles that Rayman can swim into and act as Blue Lums. But, the Piranha want the air bubbles as well, so if one approaches, shoot at the bubble to scare it away. Also on your journey, collect Yellow Lums #26-35. At the end of your journey, you'll reach a large door which opens for you. You swim through. When you can play again, behind you are some Red Lums if you need them. Swim to the surface and run up the path. Now you must fight the boss, all the way up there. To get up there, you must swing from Purple Lum to Purple Lum. Avoid the ice blocks he throws at you, as they'll cause you to fall to the beginning. You're not the first person to spend hours on this section, and you won't be the last. When you get to the last Purple Lum, shoot the large block of ice above him. You'll fall back to the start, but you'll defeat him. Swing all the way back to the top, and glide to the path he was covering. Run to the large golden block in front of you, and you'll find the First Mask. Congratulations! You're sent to Polokus, where he explains a few things about what you must do next. He'll open a portal for you, where you're sent back to the Hall Of Doors. Here, you need at least 150 Lums to open the door. If you've been following the walkthrough correctly, you'll have 215, more than enough. For the next door, you'll need 400. That's no problem. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Level 7: The Menhir Hills Cages: 5 Lums: 55 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When you enter the level, you'll hear the cries of a trapped Ludiv. First, collect Yellow Lums #1-2 from the ground, and Yellow Lum #3 is hidden behind the Shell house. Jump on the mushroom and grab hold of the branch, and collect Yellow Lums #4-6. Hit Cage #1 to release the Ludiv, then jump down to the ground. Now, this section had me puzzled for a good half hour, but it's really simple. To tame the shell, you must run away from it for about ten seconds. I find it best to run around in circles. After that, it will ground to a halt and you can jump on it. Hold on tight! It's just like a racing game, except you can't slow down. Aim for the thorn tunnel and on your journey, collect Yellow Lums #7-19. When the second shell gives chase, weave around carefully to shake him off your tail. Also, don't take too many hits or else you'll explode. A few hits against the side is okay, but one head-on collision will be fatal. When you reach the end, you'll just make it through the closing door. Now, go up the ramp and prepare to fight a robot. There is a spot I've found where you can shoot him, and he won't even care. Until after three shots, then he's scrap. Hit the switch to open the door, then collect Yellow Lums #20-21 by gliding from the side. Tame another shell, but instead of heading to the door, run towards the sparadrap. Just before the impact (that will kill you), jump off into the air and you'll be able to release a Ludiv from Cage #2. Tame another shell and go up the ramp, through the door. Collect Yellow Lums #22-23, and jump off to destroy the Sparadrap. Walk through the door, and you'll see the remains of a lot of Robo-Pirates. Clark is in the corner, but he's not doing so good. If this is your first visit to The Menhir Hills, you'll need to get Clark the Elixir Life Potion from The Cave Of Bad Dreams. The door will be open now, so head back to the Hall of Doors. If this isn't your first visit, then read on. Rayman gives Clark the Elixir, and he goes crazy! He runs through the wall, providing you with an exit. Follow him, and you'll come to a room with a large pirate door. First, get Yellow Lum #24 from on the box. Then, using the Purple Lums, swing up to the Super Yellow Lum #25-29. Turn around and release a Ludiv from Cage #3. Get Yellow Lum #30 from inside the little door, and drop down and shoot the switch to open the door and reunite you with Clark. He'll bust another wall, and a cutscene will trigger. You depart, with a promise you'll meet again. On the log is Yellow Lum #31, and behind it is Yellow Lum #32. From here you should see Cage #4, so swing over and release a Deny. On top of the Shell House is Yellow Lum #33, and behind it is a passageway to a ladder. At the top, you can glide to get Super Yellow Lum #34-38, and Cage #5 which imprisons another Deny. As you glide down, get Yellow Lums #39-40. Now you are on the ground again, tame a shell and ride it up the hill. Collect Yellow Lums #41-43 as you weave between the rocks on each side. In the next area, there are Yellow Lums #44-46 before you hit the bridge. Yellow Lums #47-55 are along the bridge. After that, your rocket will send you plunging into the river...thankfully, there is a portal there. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Level 8: The Cave Of Bad Dreams Cages: 0 Lums: 65 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This level has such a haunting soundtrack, and dark scenery, that is definitely one of the most eerie levels in the game. However, it's also one of the most frustrating with 65 Yellow Lums to collect. So, start by walking along the platform. Collect Yellow Lums #1-7, then grab onto the Purple Lum and swing over to the ground. You'll collect Yellow Lums #8-9, and hit a Checkpoint Lum. Now, this next bit is difficult at first. As soon as the first platform lands, jump on it and collect Yellow Lum #10, then jump to the other two. Don't do what I tried to do and jump to the next one from where you are; you can climb along the wall of bones. Grab Yellow Lums #11-12. Do the jumping to platform thing again and grab onto the pillar. This guy will grab you and pull you into his cave if you get too near him, so shoot him with your fist to scare him away. Be quick, he returns quickly. Run to the end and collect Yellow Lum #13 and the Checkpoint Lum. Shoot the Purple Lum and swing to the wall; wait until the last moment to let go, or you'll fall short and die. Don't forget Yellow Lums #14-15. Run to the centre of the walkway and jump to the pillar. Collect Yellow Lum #16. The pillar will fall as soon as you jump to it, so be quick and jump to the next. Collect Yellow Lum #17, jump to the next pillar. Now jump to the ground and collect the Checkpoint Lum. Keep shooting the hands that grab at you, and run past them. You'll come to a large room with three Purple Lums in. You have to do a bit of a vertical monkey-bar trick, but it's easy to lose your grip, so be careful and take your time. Always jump when you are facing the ring, it's difficult to turn and shoot in time. Once done, collect the Checkpoint Lum and jump towards the platform, collecting Yellow Lums #18-20 on your trip. On the platform you'll find two creatures that spit fire. Hold R2 to dodge their attacks, and shoot when you can. Just remember there are two of them; don't let one come up behind you. They take six normal powered shots to destroy. The second one will leave behind a Magic Sphere, so pick it up and throw it on the Yellow Holder. The ground will rise, jump in the hole. In the large room ahead are three Shadow Creatures, two Magic Sphere Holders and Yellow Lums #21. Shoot the Creatures if they get too close for comfort, run through and enter the passageway. At the Checkpoint Lum, you'll find the passageway branches off into two seperate paths. Each will lead to a different Magic Sphere. You need both to proceed with the level. Left Path: Blue Magic Sphere ----------------------------- Jump onto the Skull Platforms, the second of which will send you into the air. Jump onto the revolving platform, then jump from there to the pillar with Super Yellow Lum #22-26. From here, jump to the second revolving platform. From here you can see a Checkpoint Lum, and a Blue Magic Sphere. Jump to get the sphere, then pick it up. Throw it onto the platform. Continue doing this until you are on a platform at the back of the room, next to the door you entered. Shoot the Eyeball, and collect Yellow Lum #27. Throw the Magic Sphere to the ground, and hover down yourself. Return the Magic Sphere to the room and to the Blue Holder. Right Path: Yellow Magic Sphere -------------------------------- Shoot the Purple Lum to swing over to the platform. Jump on the Skull to travel over the water and safely to the platform with four Eyeballs on it. Get rid of them, then collect Yellow Lum #28 and swing over to the pillars. One has a Checkpoint Lum on it. Jump on the Skull and land on the collection of pillars. A Shadow Creature is onto you, so destrot it while you collect Yellow Lums #29-34. Jump on the Skull Platform which will take you to a Checkpoint Lum and the Yellow Magic Sphere. Throw it towards the Yellow Lum so it lands on the platform, then swing over. Pop the Eyeball and collect Yellow Lum #35. Throw the Magic Sphere to the entrance and jump after it. Return to the holder and place the Magic Sphere on it. When both are in place, the mouth of the statue will open and you can jump in. Get Super Yellow Lum #36-40, then jump down the hole. When you near the slime, a cutscene will start showing the Guardian rising after you. GLITCH: If the fast chase music is making you lose your concentration, jump and hover to the slime as far as you can. You may make the music not load, and you're left with the haunting theme of the level. Oh yeah, this is much better...;) This next section is horribly hard; there is no way you can get all the Yellow Lums in one go. Here's a guide to help you: First Section: Yellow Lums #41-42 Second Section: Yellow Lum #43 Third Section: Yellow Lums #44-45 Forth Section: Yellow Lum #46 Fifth Section: No Yellow Lums Sixth Section: Yellow Lums #47-51 Seventh Section: Yellow Lums #52-53 Eighth Section: Yellow Lums #54-55 Once finished, you will face the Guardian. On either side of your platform are Yellow Lums #56-57. The Guardian will shoot fire at you, then stop and shoot Skull Platforms. Shoot them when they are in line with the top of Rayman's head, and you'll be able to jump onto them easily. They fall after about 8 seconds, so shoot and jump to the other one quickly. Once on the platform, grab the Checkpoint Lum and Yellow Lum #58. Do the same thing again; shoot and dodge. Now, shoot to swing from the Purple Lum, and get Yellown Lum #59. Avoid being hit by fire by using the technique used for the Whale Bay boss. Jump to the next ring, then jump towards Yellow Lum #60 and grab onto the wall. Climb to the top where a Checkpoint Lum awaits you. Shoot the platforms, jump on them, then jump to the platform. Now, jump quickly from pillar to pillar, so that the fire doesn't hit you mid-jump. Collect Yellow Lums #61-63, then jump to solid ground. Once again, shoot the Skulls to cross. Grab the Checkpoint Lum and Yellow Lum #64, and for the last time shoot Skulls to cross. When you make it, the Guardian will disappear, and you'll find the last Yellow Lum #65. Follow the path to find a large room of treasures, but as the cutscene shows, Rayman only wants the Life Potion for Clark. You can now return to The Menhir Hills and conplete it if you haven't already. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Level 9: The Canopy Cages: 6 Lums: 65 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In front of you are Yellow Lums #1-3. Once you get the third one, you'll notice the huge spider behind you. Run! You can either run away from him, and try to get all the Lums, or you can kill him and have more time. If you do decide to kill him, he takes 10 hits to do so. The best technique I've found is to run at him, jump and shoot, run a few steps, turn and repeat. The best place to do this is that small room at the start. Anyway, Yellow Lum #4 is at the start of the web, and Yellow Lums #5-18 are along it. Land on the ground below the web, and you'll see a Super Yellow Lum #19-23 and Cage #1. Turn and shoot the Purple Lum. When you swing towards the Cage and Super Yellow Lum, jump off and hover while shooting the Cage to release a Murphy. Also nab the Super Yellow Lum while hovering. You may need to climb the web again, depending how fast you were (when you see it in front of you, shoot the Purple Lum again to swing to the platform). Yellow Lum #24 is just inside the cave, and Yellow Lum #25 is on the web below. Shoot Cage #2 to release a Murphy, and grab Super Yellow Lum #26-30 before jumping down the hole. There are two pathways before you; go left to collect Yellow Lums #31-32. A robot will appear in front of you, but don't dodge or you'll walk off the edge. Jump into the air every time he shoots and you should be able to kill him with no problems. Grab Yellow Lum #33, then shoot the switch way over by the door. And look who it is...Globox! Make your way back to the beginning and take the right path to meet him, collecting Yellow Lums #34-36 on your way. Walk over to the door blocked by lasers. Globox will do a neat rain-dance to disable it, so you can enter safely. Walk to the edge and look down; you can see Yellow Lum #37 on the left. When you drop, hover so you don't miss it. A Checkpoint Lum awaits you at the bottom. On top of the mushroom is Yellow Lum #38. From here, you can also free a Deny from Cage #3 on the ledge. Walk over to the sparkling area with Yellow Lums #39-40. Globox will do another dance, and a plant will appear (like the ones from the original Rayman game). Jump on it and you'll begin moving across the large gap. You need to get Super Yellow Lum #41-45 by jumping up to it. Once across, shoot the sparadrap on the pole to break it, creating a bridge for Globox to walk on. Yellow Lum #46 is on the right, and Yellow Lums #47-48 are in the cave. Once you enter a large room, turn to see Cage #4 and Yellow Lum #49. Shoot the Cage to release a Deny. If he hasn't already, wait for Globox to catch up, then walk over to the flaming path. When you get close enough, Globox will literally dance up a storm. Continue and collect Yellow Lum #50, then destroy the robot. A cutscene will start where you get the more powerful shots. Now, the Pirate Ship will shoot barrels at you, so avoid them by running around. Take this time to collect Yellow Lums #51-55, and free a Murphy from Cage #5. A robot will appear in the background, shooting at you. Dodge his attacks and hold S to make your shots stronger. He takes about 3-4 good shots to destroy. Go and find Globox, and he'll follow you to turn off the lasers. Inside you'll find a Checkpoint Lum, Yellow Lum #56, and a robot. One strong shot will scrap this guy, so move on. Yellow Lum #57 is by the entrance, Yellow Lums #58-60 are by the plant. Yellow Lum #61 is on top of the boxes, and Yellow Lums #62-65 are on top of the Ship. Shoot Cage #6 to release a Murphy, then go over to the plant. Globox will do another rain-dance to make the plant bigger, so big you can disguise yourself in it (hint hint)... As you are, you can't enter the ship. But when inside the plant, you can get in easily. Shoot the cage to start a cutscene. Globox will take off, but you're left with a Teensie to open a portal. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Level 10: The Sanctuary of Stone & Fire Cages: 6 Lums: 85 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ahead of you over the edge are Yellow Lums #1-5. Hover to get them all. Continue along the path and a robot will appear in the background. If you stand far back enough, you can avoid his attacks and shoot him silly. Don't forget your super-punch. Once he's gone, jump over to the net and jump up to the metal structure. Shoot the sparadrap to release a Purple Lum, which you can swing from to reach Yellow Lum #6 and a blue enemy. One shot will knock him out, then continue on. You'll come to a Checkpoint Lum. Enter the large room, and get Yellow Lum #7 from by the door. Start charging your super-punch. Two super-punches will kill the demons. The second one will leave a large plum (like in the original Rayman game). Carry it over to the cage (there is a shadow beneath it) and press X to throw it upwards. Run out of the way and jump on it to reach Cage #1. Shoot it twice to release a Ludiv. How to control the plum: shoot in the opposite direction of where you want to go. Before you leave this area. Make sure you have Yellow Lums #8-10. Continue down the path and jump to the ledge with Yellow Lum #11. Then jump to the Checkpoint Lum. Take a look around in First Person, and you'll see another plum. Shoot it to drop it down, then jump to it. Along come 4 Shadow Creatures, dispose of them. Remember, they come back quickly, so don't dawdle. Work your way along the river of Lava, nabbing Yellow Lum #12 just around the corner. Jump off the plum onto the ground, then shoot the second plum off the plant. Hover to it, and fight off some more Shadow Creatures. There are only 3 this time. Collect Yellow Lum #13. Jump off the plum and get Yellow Lum #14. You'll reach an area with a Checkpoint Lum and two small blue guys. Hit the plum and jump on it, collecting Yellow Lum #15. When you turn the corner, you'll need to destroy a robot up on a ledge. Shoot him, then dodge side to side to avoid his attacks. Once defeated, continue along the lava river and get Yellow Lum #16. Then, get off the plum on the right platform, near Yellow Lum
#17. Follow the metal path, and you'll reach Cage #2. Hit it to release a Ludiv. Go back, and make your way to the doorway with Yellow Lum #18. In this area, Super Yellow Lum #19-23 is on the pillar, and Yellow Lums #24-25 are in plain sight. Jump down to the next area. Shoot the ceiling. A piece will fall, which you can jump onto and cross the river. From here, jump to Yellow Lum #26. Shoot the ceiling again and cross to the bridge. Release a Ludiv from Cage #3, and climb up the bones to find Yellow Lums #27-28. Then jump to Yellow Lum #29 inside the arch. Dodge the fire on the wall and hit the Checkpoint Lum. Jump the fire on the wall and jump onto the bridge and Yellow Lum #30. Shoot the Sparadrap on the pillar to create a bridge. Do the same again on the next pillar. Collect Yellow Lum #31 as you glide down the falls. Now, the swirling fire; you have to get in between the flames as you swing across. Stay on the outside of the right hand side, it's easier. Then collect the Checkpoint Lum and jump to Yellow Lum #32, on the right ledge. From here, there is a small gap above with Yellow Lums #33-34 and Super Yellow Lum #35-39. Glide to a platform below, and shoot the ceiling to drop a spike you can stand on. After three platforms, shoot the Sparadrap on the pillar so you can jump to the ground on the left. Go back and collect Yellow Lum #40. Collect the Checkpoint Lum, and release a Ludiv from Cage #4. Collect Yellow Lums #41-42, right in front of you. Land on the platform to start your trip. Along this river are three platforms, each containing Yellow Lums #43-45. After that, jump over the three bridges, the last of which holds a Checkpoint Lum. Shoot the ceiling to create a path to the stairs and door. Up ahead is Yellow Lum #46. Yellow Lum #47 is along the path between the fire, and Yellow Lum #48 is just afterwards. Yellow Lum #49 is after the second set of swirling flames. Climb the bones and get Yellow Lum #50, then shoot at the Purple Lum to swing across. On this platform is Yellow Lum #51. Shoot at the next Purple Lum to swing across to the platform, then jump to the next. Just below is Yellow Lum #52. Swing across to the Checkpoint Lum, then begin sliding. Along the path are Yellow Lums #53-55. Jump on the shell. Now pay attention, this part is difficult for many. The control is very sensitive for the shell; just a few pixels left or right may send you off the path. Go up over the loop and get Yellow Lum #56. When you finished, the path branches into two. Take the left to find Yellow Lum #57. Up another loop, and Yellow Lum #58 is waiting. When the path is finished, you'll see a Sparadrap up ahead. Just before impact, jump off the shell. Here, you'll find Yellow Lums #59-60, and Cage #5. Jump into the hole. Shoot and jump onto the plum, and go over to the right side. Jump up to the ledge and you'll see Cage #6. Release a Ludiv, then jump down and continue. This next bit is extremely hard; you must use your fists to avoid falling into a pit. If need be, shoot forwards so you slowly inch backwards. Along this river are Yellow Lums #61-67. When the river ends in a lavafall, jump to the Purple Lum and swing to the entrance. Grab the Checkpoint Lum, and jump to the left platform, collecting Yellow Lums #68-69 in the process. Shoot the plum, and prepare yourself for another lava river. This one holds Yellow Lums #70-74. Enter the door. Glide to the platform with the Magic Sphere and the Shadow Creature. Shoot the bad guy and pick up the sphere. Now, this is difficult. Drop it once and you have to climb back to the last platform. Basically, you have to throw it from platform to platform until you reach the final platform. GLITCH: One problem I had on this part was that the Magic Sphere fell through the last platform when I threw it. It landed right in the centre, and dropped through. It may have been a one-off, but I'd appreciate it if anyone could confirm. Once you've got the sphere to the end, walk with it down the steps and you'll come to a lava stream. Throw the sphere into the air, and shoot the Plum to bring it towards you. Walk onto it and then, one hit at a time, throw the Plum into the air and shoot backwards. You'll travel along the lava easily. Jump off and walk down the path, collecting Yellow Lums #75-77. You'll come to a large room. Turn left and place the Magic Sphere on the Yellow Holder. Jump over the river, climb the blocks and enter the door. You'll automatically get Yellow Lums #78-81 as you fall. Make your way down the river again on the Plum, picking up Yellow Lums #70-74 if you missed any. Enter the door, which has moved. Jump around to get Yellow Lums #82-85, then get the Blue magic Sphere and jump down to the ground. Place it on the Blue Holder, and the Idol will move. Use the Purple Lum to swing onto it's head. After a brief trip, a cutscene will trigger. The Idol mentions that Ninja Henchmen have a weakness; their hooks are heavy. Hmm...that may come in useful. My, what are the chances! A Ninja Henceman! Good job Colossus gave you that tip :p This guy gave me hell for about 15 minutes. But then I remembered the tip, and it's easy! Just hold down R2 and power up your fist, walk backwards until he appears, then release the punch to give him a taste of his own medicine. About 5 punches will do it. Then, a cutscene will start, and you'll return to Polokus with the second mask. After that, you'll return to the Hall Of Doors. You need 400 Lums to open this door. If you've followed this walkthrough, you should have 485. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 7. Cheats ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As far as I know, there are NO PUNCH-IN CODES for Rayman 2 on PlayStation. As soon as any are announced, you will be the second to know (I'll be the first). If you know of any cheats, please let me know at email@example.com; you will recieve credit for your contribution. Please Note: A Gameshark is needed to use these codes. Infinite Timer: D00B2BEC 0001 800B2BEC 0032 The Clearing Complete: D00100D4 4465 300A6BB0 000A The Fairy Glade Complete: D00100D4 4465 300A6BB1 003C D00100D4 4465 300A6BED 0004 D00100D4 4465 300A6C05 0002 The Marshes of Awakening Complete: 300A6BB3 0023 300A6C1F 0002 The Bayou Complete: 300A6BB4 002D 300A6C20 0004 The Walk of Life Complete: D00100D4 4465 300A6BB5 001E Whale Bay Complete: D00100D4 4465 300A6BB6 0023 D00100D4 4465 300A6C0A 0002 The Menhir Hills Complete: D00100D4 4465 300A6BB8 0037 D00100D4 4465 300A6BF4 0002 D00100D4 4465 300A6C0C 0003 The Cave of Bad Dreams Complete: D00100D4 4465 300A6BB9 0041 The Canopy Complete Complete: D00100D4 4465 300A6BBA 0041 D00100D4 4465 300A6BF6 0002 D00100D4 4465 300A6C26 0004 The Sanctuary of Stone & Fire Complete: D00100D4 4465 300A6BBB 0055 D00100D4 4465 300A6C0F 0006 The Echoing Caves Complete: D00100D4 4465 300A6BBD 003C D00100D4 4465 300A6BF9 0002 D00100D4 4465 300A6C29 0005 The Precipice Complete: D00100D4 4465 300A6BBF 0041 D00100D4 4465 300A6C13 0004 D00100D4 4465 300A6C2B 0001 The Sanctuary of Rock & Lava Complete: D00100D4 4465 300A6BC0 002D D00100D4 4465 300A6C2C 0005 The Walk of Power Complete: D00100D4 4465 300A6BC1 0028 Beneath the Sanctuary of R & L Complete: D00100D4 4465 300A6BC2 0032 D00100D4 4465 300A6C2E 0004 Tomb of the Ancients Complete: D00100D4 4465 300A6BC4 0014 D00100D4 4465 300A6C18 0004 The Gloomy Island Complete: D00100D4 4465 300A6BC5 0023 D00100D4 4465 300A6C00 0002 D00100D4 4465 300A6C19 0002 Thanks to GameFAQs for finding these codes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 8. Glitches ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Have you found something funny happening in the game? Music not loading? Solid ground that's not quite "solid"? If so, let me know at email@example.com, and you'll recieve full credit for your discovery if you're the first to write. --Discovered By: David Moseley------------------------------------------------------ Level: The Cave Of Bad Dreams Glitch: Music Not Loading If the fast chase music is making you lose your concentration, jump and hover to the slime as far as you can. You may make the music not load, and you're left with the haunting theme of the level. Oh yeah, this is much better...;) --Discovered By: David Moseley------------------------------------------------------ Level: The Sanctuary Of Stone & Fire Glitch: Invisible Void One problem I had on this part was that the Magic Sphere fell through the last platform when I threw it. It landed right in the centre, and dropped through. It may have been a one-off, but I'd appreciate it if anyone could confirm. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 9. Credits ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to: - www.GameFAQs.com for displaying this walkthrough, and also for finding the codes. - www.gameadvice.com for displaying this walkthrough. - www.vgstrategies.com for displaying this walkthrough. - www.psxcodez.com for displaying this walkthrough. - www.cheatstop.com for displaying this walkthrough. - www.neoseeker.com for displaying this walkthrough. - www.freshbakedgames.com for displaying this walkthrough. - You, the reader, for taking the time to read this walkthrough. This walkthrough was made by David Moseley on the 12th October 2000. It is not to be distributed without my permission. 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… well at least for fans who follow JaeJoong's crazy and out of this world and sometimes emotional tweets.
Every day, I make it a point to always mention him on Twitter just to say hi and wish him a nice and productive day. Everyday, I look forward to his silly tweets because they never fail to make me smile, the random photos that he posts always complete my day. Somehow, I also check his twitter to know if he's doing ok. It makes me worry everytime he posts something that isn't exactly good but despite that, I am thankful because at least I know what's happening to him and that I can sympathize with him and show him that I care even by just a simple reply to his tweets. There's a slim chance that he can read my mentions but that's ok with me because at least I get to send him messages. It makes me feel closer to him; its like he's just within reach of his fans.
A few weeks ago, I even remember congratulating him for reaching more than 1 million twitter followers. I was so happy and was already looking forward to congratulating him for his 2 million followers. Yes, I am that confident that he can surpass that 2M mark because, well, he's just too adorable that a lot of new fans fall in love with him everyday.
But just recently, I found out that he deleted his Twitter account due to someone hacking his account… AGAIN.
I just can't explain how sad I was to have known this news. Most of all, I am mad at whoever hacked his account. What s/he did is unforgivable. I do not understand why people do such things as hacking other people's accounts. What do they get from doing this? It frustrates me to know that all of JaeJoong's fans need to suffer because of the immaturity of one person. I can't blame JaeJoong either because he already gave a warning thay he will be deleting his Twitter account if it gets hacked the second time.
I'm just really sad that now, I no longer have something to look forward to everyday. I will no longer see JaeJoong's silly photos. I will no longer be able to send comforting words whenever he's feeling lonely and alone. And most of all, I won't feel the same closeness to him again. Suddenly, he seems out of my reach again. Indeed, Twitter will never be the same without @mjjeje.
Now, Junsu is the only one left with a Twitter account. I just hope he won't find any reason to delete it, too.


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I firmly believe that the way fashion changes is indicative of how a society or culture changes and evolves. Think about how the mini-skirt became popular in the 1960s; this reflected the fact that attitudes toward sex and the female body were changing and becoming more liberal. So in this sense I believe our clothing and style changes as we change, as technology becomes more advanced, and as our attitudes change as a society. World events and trends also inspired the clothes we wore in the 1970s, the hippy movement certainly sparked a fashion style. As I was growing up in the 90s, I was influenced by many different things, and (Im going to put it out there..) my teenage years were influenced by the rise in hip hop culture, this culture was reflected in my clothing. As a 16 and 17 year old, I wore basketball singlets and high top sneakers (cringe!!)
The way fashion changes also highlights our changing economy and environment. For example, the rise of clothes swapping and sustainable, recyclable fashion has no doubt been sparked by the economic troubles of recent years, and our growing awareness of the fragility of the environment around us.
Natalie, FashioNZ editor
I am a fashion design student. I have put a lot of thought in to current and past fashion trends over the last few years and my overall thought on the change of fashion is that up until the 90s there were obvious evolutions in fashion, then suddenly then the movement stopped and we have since started recycling old trends. I think the reason for this is that by the 90's we had pushed all the limits and boundaries in fashion we could i.e. super miniskirts, skin tight, super baggy, androgynous, military, disco, mod etc. Its like we have come to a standstill, we are only looking back and reinventing past looks and styles with a subtle difference.
I myself as a budding designer am so looking forward to a completely new wave, I can't imagine what we could create to completely step away from the past but it would be good to see a new silhouette and line in clothing as it seems all new (old) fashion coming out has been done before.
There will always be new trends but not original ones, well not for the next couple of years at least, as the 90s comes in…. so buy some 90s era-vans, book your spiral perm and pray for a new fashion era!!
Karen Walker
I think a big change in fashion today is the severing of style restraints. Although we still watch trends and continue to create new ones (and visit old ones!) we are so much more free to our own devices when creating fashion. We pretty much have no restrictions or expectations and every day we can become a fashion innovator in our own sense. Fashion is our playground and we have the confidence to be dynamic and embody fashion as an attitude and a way of life!
Another change in fashion today is where we draw inspiration from; we are forward thinking; drawing inspiration from people on the streets, blogs, art, music and film (Camilla Franks channelling Avatar at Australian Fashion Week!). Increases in technology and interconnectedness means that there are virtually no limits to the sources we can look to in the search for a fashion muse!
I have always had a passion for clothes and fashion. I made my first garment, a skirt, by hand at 9yrs of age and have been making clothes ever since. I am still very passionate about fashion and clothes but only sew for myself now as work full time as a nurse. Now I am in my fifties I have great difficulty in how to dress. I want to wear fashion without looking "mutton/lamb" scenario and my body has taken on a shape that is very foreign to me. I can still visualize a garment and create it but the age thing sneaks up on me & kicks me in the butt. I see women my age wearing clothes the same way younger girls wear them which is hideous. I believe us older ones can wear fashion but differently. I obviously still have a reasonably good dress sense as friends & colleagues ask my advice and respect my opinion on fashion, even the younger ones.
Yes the fashions are cyclic. I hoard garments I really love and reinvent them at appropriate times. Last weekend I tweaked a 10yr old very expensive, hardly worn skirt and wore it to work today. Recently I walked into a very posh boutique wearing a Glassons skirt from 80s. I heard the shop assistant comment "look at that ladys gorgeous skirt"!
Paisley – I wore it to death in the sixties and it keeps coming back. I have never been able to bring myself to wear it again. Its the same with velvet. And shoulder pads are back! That's great as in theory if you dress with shoulders & hips about same size it gives the illusion of smaller waist.
Why has fashion changed? The range of fabrics is huge now. The construction, dyes, and usability is amazing. And of course designers of fabrics and garments are not inhibited to try anything. Generations ago woman didn't go out to work so. Competition is rampant. I must dig out an 80s blazer of mine I had tucked away. I hope it fits as I noticed on a recent trip to Surfers Paradise, blazers were worn with everything and I think a well cut blazer always look smart whether with jeans, shorts or skirt. Im a great believer in "its not what you wear but how you wear it"
Juliette Hogan
50 years ago all NZ fashion was actually made in NZ, there was no importing of garments from offshore, and this did not happen until the 1990s when legislation changed. 50 years ago peoples lives and needs were different, there was a lot of home sewing as buying clothes was expensive, now with china made being so inexpensive, it is now expensive to do home sewing.
Another change can be attributed to technological changes, in the development of new fabrics and ways of finishing fabrics and treatments contributing to more sophisticated outcomes. World values have changed and where 30 years ago vintage clothing was scorned, now with the embracing of recycling and caring for the environment vintage clothing is revered.
As Oscar Wilde said, fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months. Change in fashion stems from a need for individuality but due to a lack of creativity, we fall in love with old trends again. I think we get bored easily, and fashion is no exception. Change in fashion also reflects the times; we buy high end fashion clothes when the economy is good, and see a revival of scruffy or cheaper clothing during these changing times. It is all a reflection of society.
Madame Hawke
I think that fashion changes with lifestyle and attitude. Fashion designers get their inspiration from their own ideas of what fashion should look like. You mentioned that old fashions tend to make a comeback, which would indicate that perhaps fashion hasn't really changed very much at all. What have changed are people's attitudes, especially among the younger generation. What I've noticed is that younger people wearing 80s style clothing look more modern, smarter and youthful. Perhaps it has something to do with their attitude and because they are young. It is not always about the clothes but the person wearing the clothes.
I'm turning 50, (yes 50, groan) this year. What sticks in my mind, about fashion is this: As I was growing up, I always wanted to wear the pretty, floral sundresses my mother wore in the summer. I thought my mum looked beautiful, feminine, and soft. In the 60s, 70s and even early 80s I still loved this look. Now, I'm dieting, and I am sooooo going to buy or make a pretty sun-frock for myself this year! That's fashion…something that you grow up with…your memories.
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