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The People's National Congress Reform (PNCR) says that an investigation has been launched into a gunshot during its tumultuous 18th Biennial Congress yesterday.
Leader of the party David Granger told Stabroek News that the Police will be notified of the report also. A statement issued by the party last evening referred to an "explosive sound" being heard but said nothing else.
No one was injured as a result of the shot though many said that they were traumatized by the ordeal.
Sometime shortly after noon yesterday delegates at the congress were sent scampering for cover after many reported a man pulling a gun and firing a single shot into the ground of the facility.
"During the whole commotion this man (name given) pull out he gun and fire in the ground and everybody started running …of course me and all run and duck for cover cause bullet don't have eyes but I kept my eyes on he to see what other move he making," a delegate and eyewitness told Stabroek News.
The eyewitness related that the shot was fired during the voting process after several persons charged an area with tables because they felt that grievances of not being able to vote were not being addressed.
"Some persons from Linden were shouting and complaining, asking why they could not vote and started saying that the whole thing is foolishness…lots of noise and confusion.,. Some officials started to quiet them down but they were angry bad …maybe somebody pushed one and it domino into the whole crowd charging forward…I was hit in my back and my spectacles nearly fall off," the eyewitness said.
A photo provided to this newspaper shows a man still with gun in hand after the area was cleared.
When this image was shown to returned party leader Granger yesterday at a post Congress press conference he said, "The person whose image is there might have been engaged to secure the returning officer's staff, not by Congress Place…the returning officer and his staff were separate from the congress admin they were independent so I was not aware of that person being recruited to secure any function…he was part of the returning officer's security team".
Further, Granger explained that various duties of the congress were delegated to specific persons and that he was not directly involved but would be given periodic updates.
Asked if he was scared when he heard the sound, a bemused Granger stated that he was not and that he was confident that he was secure.
Party Chairman Basil Williams later pointed out that the firing of a firearm had never before happened during the party's congresses and he too was shocked.
He added "I am a licensed firearm holder and I didn't walk with my firearm. I felt good enough to come to this congress without my firearm".
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More than likely Spanish, but your photos are not close enough to make out much marking details. Are there proof marks on the left side of the pistol, on the barrel near where it meets the frame, and on the frame, or is that blemishes?
I'm new to the forum but have read many of the posts here and appreciate the collective expertise because I am not knowledgeable about Spanish revolvers. I've recently inherited a revolver that has been in the family for a long time, and may be a Spanish gun, but do not know the year and type so am attaching pictures for your feedback. I can't read all of the inscription on the barrel, but it does say "Winchester 32 20 WCF" on one side and "Use US Standard Ammunition" on the other. I know it is a 32-20 and have fired the gun, just trying to confirm manufacturer type, type and year. The serial number on the butt of the gun is 17XX. I thought it was a Smith and Wesson, but the kind folks on that forum said it was not and maybe either Spanish or Belgian.
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More than likely Spanish, but your photos are not close enough to make out much marking details. Are there proof marks on the left side of the pistol, on the barrel near where it meets the frame, and on the frame, or is that blemishes?
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Also looks like a makers legend or trademark on right side of frame? That would be the important info that could help us ID the pistol.
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Bob - thanks for your feedback on this; I've been away, thus the delay in providing more detail and another picture. I was able to perform some more work on the pistol and hopefully provide a better view of some of the marks on the barrel and over top of the cylinder release. Not clearly visible in the picture are the letters "FN" which appear over top of the crown and the other figure which looks like a bear (?) or a standing lion (?). Any assistance is appreciated.
Yes, those are Eibar, Spain region proof marks. The shield with "X", "R.N." or "P.N." and the Rampant Lion proofs place it around 1925, 1926 when it went through the proof house.
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Bob: Many thanks; on the top of the barrel it does say something about "Guaranteed 1926" so your assessment as to the vintage seems spot-on; Unfortunately, I can't read the rest of the inscription. Anyway, the gun shoots and my gunsmith said it is OK to shoot, and I would like to keep shooting it, but I have read many threads about quality issues with the metal in some Spanish pistols of this era and region. Are you aware of anything pro or con with this manufacturer? Any feedback is appreciated.
Well, really don't know who the particular manufacturer is for the pistol. As to shooting it, common sense prevails - due to the age of the pistol and the ammo loaded in the day when this pistol was made was black powder loadings, or new smokeless powders equivalent to the black powder loadings - use light target loads and you should be OK. A lot of the myths of "soft Spanish steel" was from folks putting hot loads through guns that were not designed for those pressures.
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Current factory 32-20 is quite lightly loaded (do NOT use any 32-20 HIGH VELOCITY or HIGH SPEED loads that might appear - those were for M-92 rifles/carbines, not good for handguns or even 1873 lever guns) and should be OK in your Spanish revolver. I wouldn't shoot it a whole lot, though (it isn't a gun to feed 100 rounds a week indefinitely), as it would be likely to loosen up and probably develop timing issues with heavy, regular use. Not a safety issue, but one of reducing utility and functionality after a while.
A lot of the old "between the wars" Eibar-made DAs aren't bad guns at all. Others - well, perhaps the less said the better. This one doesn't look bad, other than a little finish damage from careless storage.
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What a difference an investment in a six dollar Staples magnifying glass makes! On the top of the barrel is inscribed: Guaranteed 1925 "RURAL" Model The left side of the barrel reads WINCHESTER 32.20 WCF and the right side of the barrel reads USE US STANDARD AMMUNITION. The capital letters FN appear over the crown with coat of arms and lion proof marks. The trade mark symbol is on the left side below the trigger and is an image that looks looks like a jockey with a riding crop on a horse Also, Clyde - thanks for your feedback. I do not intend to shoot it very often - maybe once or twice a year and will use the rounds you mentioned.
PISTOLS OF THE WORLD (3rd Ed., databank p344) shows a "Rural" in 32, described as a Colt Police Positive copy made by Fabrica de Armes Garantizada, Eibar. The text entry for Garantizada (p.140) says they made a "...cheap .38 copy of the Colt Police Positive revolver. An unusual cylinder latch is incorporated in the crane arm in front of the cylinder. The weapon was probably made in the late 1920s. However, as the cylinder altch is almost identical to that used in the Cruzero revolver amde by Ojanuren y Vidosa of Eibar in the same period, it is concluded that `Garantizada' is merely a sales name." Yours may (I'd guess probably is) be the product of that company (OyV). You will note that the text and the databank entries don't, quite, match in all particulars...
These old Eibar revolvers are (if in good order) not dangerous with the relatively low-powered factory 32-20 ammo normally encountered, though they are also not anything to "hot rod", nor are they guns that will hold up to a lot of shooting without tending to need attention from wear.
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Clyde - my gunsmith was able to find an old box of Winchester Western 32-20 ammo that he had laying around. The rounds are 100 grain lead. The box says nothing about High Velocity and looks just like the one in the picture at this link.
Do you think these would be OK to shoot in this gun?
If you have the box and it doesn't say something like "High Speed (or "High Velocity") for Rifle only" or similar, should be OK. I show the HS load for rifles (made 2100 fps) as having an 80 grain SP instad of the 100 grain lead of the standard load (1210 fps in a rifle, under 1000 fps in pistols)
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From pausing live TV, to catch up services on PVRs, iPads and online, people can pretty much chose when and how they watch any programme of their choice. Therefore each service providing catch-up services needs to try and keep one step ahead of the rest and as such the BBC has rolled out an additional to its iPlayer service which it hopes will keep people happy. From today on you will be abel to browse on-demand services not only from the BBC channels but also from ITV, Channel 4, Five, S4C, SeeSaw.com and its latest partner MSN Video Player. However unlike websites like SeeSaw you won't be able to watch the content directly from iPlayer. Instead you will be given a link to the relevant channel's website from where you can view the programmes.
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Footage this morning showed adults and children, scarred, shaking uncontrollably and with their bodies caked in an unknown substance.
Many had burns to more than 50 per cent of their bodies, it was claimed, and were being treated on the floor of a basic hospital.
Witnesses told a BBC news team that a fighter jet had repeatedly flown overhead before dropping the bomb leaving 10 pupils dead and many more seriously injured.
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You wouldn't hold a contest at Off The Wall because Pipe is right next-door, and there's a reason we watch Lower Trestles in September, and not Uppers. Surfers want to surf good waves and we, the viewers, want the same. Then why is the 2014 Billabong Rio Pro being held at Barra Da Tijuca? In Michel Bourez's post-heat interview (having beat Raoni Monteiro in Round 2), the Spartan mentioned a left up the coast that was "epic" on Thursday. That wave is Sao Conrado, and SURFING's Corey Wilson went there with Michel and Co. and claims it is significantly better than Barra (look for the photos in our Rio flipbook when the contest wraps). Curious, I asked a local friend about why the contest isn't at Conrado. "They were trying to have it there," he said, "but the pollution from the favela above it is really bad and they didn't want the surfers to get sick. But they are talking about if for next year." Anyone else OK with a few of our favorite surfers getting sinus infections in the name of entertainment?
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They won't say this on the webcast (they want you checking in daily), but Rio's swell will run dry on Tuesday. So at sunrise this morning they were faced with four days to finish 26 hours of competition, and with the waves and wind due to improve Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, it was the right call to knock out eight hours of early rounds so they can cherry pick the best 18 hours over the next three days.
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David Do as David does…and David did Mick Fanning. Wildcard David Do Carmo handedly beat the current world champ in the first heat of Round 2, and in the process unleashed the best backhand turn of the event thus far. Is this a new pattern? Win a comp, lose in the second round of the next event? After Michel Bourez fell to Glenn Hall at Bells following his win at Margarets, and now Mick, you can bet whomever wins this event won't be taking much swagger to Fiji.
Julian Wilson…robbed Brett Simpson of a win, stomping a couple of backside rotators on top of Brett's hopes and dreams (the heat ended 15.37 to 15.13). Simpo's yet to reach Round 3 this year.
Alejo Muniz…and Freddy P both finished their heat with a 13.83 total. But tie goes to the humanitarian. Not really. ALejo had the highest single wave score and that gave him the bump.
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Been gone too long.. Starting to get that itch.. It's about time we start letting the music out now.. Madd Ting presents Guy Furious ft Lloyd 'Closer' Dropping tomorrow 4/26 Artwork by @markeidric
NOTE TO SELF: Tell someone you appreciate them. Help someone with a problem. Be more conscious of what goes in and what comes out. Create something new.
In Los Angeles, CA on January 16, 2016, 93.5 KDAY will be celebrating the life of one of the most incredible human beings to ever walk this Earth.. For almost a year now, I've declined to perform in LA, NYC, and ATL, wanting to have released some new material before stepping on stage in these cities again. But when they told me what it was for, celebrating the life of The late Dr. King, I chose to say yes. I am honored to be asked by the great KDAY 93.5 fm radio station to participate in their event on Jam 16, the first annual. And I look forward to seeing the looks on the faces of my west coast ppl when they hear the new takes on some of our more classic materials. #mlkweekend
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Although I never met you, I will never forget you. And in case I did I bet you, would already know I think you're special. Foolish pride inside would say "be cool, dont sweat dude". Knowing that what I really want to ask if for your help dude. In the most musically driven way I felt you, through crazy guitar rifts that could melt you. What a beautiful hand God dealt you. To match the unique voice to belt through. .. This was an amazing time to be alive and have gone along for this ride. I wish I could make purple, without the blue I feel inside.. May your spirit Live 4ever now ride into the sky may you ride. Ole purple one. . #Prince
I will be performing a few select dates from 1/22 until 1/30 to commemorate my 30th bday. These shows will only take place in Australia (one of my favorite places to perform). Some of the live shows are as follows: Geelong 1/22.. Melbourne 1/23.. Sydney 1/24.. Darwin 1/25 (Happy Bday Ryan!).. Port Moresby 1/28.. Brisbane 1/29.. Adelaide 1/30.. Thank you, God Bless, and see you soon! 🇦🇺
Sometimes, I don't even know what to say to people. In fact, it's not that I don't know what to say, it's that I don't where to start. I do know how to start though. As imply thank you could suffice. I'd get so many messages of love, gratitude, and encouragement from people on here and in my immediate circle everyday. Often I am overwhelmed by it and I have a hard time responding accordingly. I try not to sound generic, but I really do love and wish the best for everyone I meet here, and I want them to know how much it means to me that they have taken just a little time out of their day to write me. I want to say thank you to you for your enthusiasm and love, not just towards me, but towards music culture and each other as a whole. I hope this message reaches you all in kind, for if it weren't for your love I'm not sure what I'd do, or where I'd be. #GEDflow #Appreciation #finishwhatyoustart #youcandoit
HYPNOPHOBIA - the excessive fear of sleep. A result from anxiety inherited over the loss of time that could be spent accomplishing tasks instead of sleeping. Often times I am the last one up. My mind has a very hard time shutting down. Especially at night. I have been programmed for so long for efficiency that It's become a normalcy. I have to satisfy the urge to feel neurons and endorphins firing off inside of my brain at all times. For a while I thought I was alone in this plight, but now that I know of others who are the same, I embrace it. There's no time too late or too early to push your life, enjoy your life, or experience your life. Anyone else feels like this?
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Happy International Women's Day 2016!!
January 3rd 1986, looking out for the fix I took my first steps. No clue of how physical life gets... around uptown's Calliope projects..... A lot of people seem to think that being 30years old means many things. The most popular, that we are getting older. Then I also hear ppl say that it means I am a more mature me. And that I am in the prime of my life. To me, turning 30 means that I have been given the opportunity to assess the damage I've done in my twenties, both the triumphs and the mistakes, and continue to grow and develop as a man. I have witnessed the coming and goings of many of my most loved ones, and I am more thankful now than ever before to have had these loved ones in my life thus far. I would like thank everyone for the birthday wishes to come. And I would like to remind you all that I may now be in the 30 club, but a wheelchair is far from the picture lol. Happy New Years and have a wonderful Saturday. 🙏🏿😘✌🏿🎉
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Sometimes, moving forward involves taking a step backwards... When I moved to New York to sign my first record deal, I promised my 17 year old self that I would return to school to finish my education. I am neither ashamed nor embarrassed to say that I've taken my first step towards that goal. Thanks to the support of friends and family, I'm ready to go back & finish what I'd started. First-hand, money making experience is great and, in most cases, is what we go through years of school for anyway, but I just HAD to go back for my GED so I could at least show myself & others that there is no shame nor regret to be had or felt when you are making a conscience effort to become a better you. A sneaky little paparazzi caught me studying in my room 😏. Thought I'd share ... Y'all have a great week !
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Every inch of our map of Georgia seemed to covered with little icons marking churches, monasteries, ancient settlements, caves, mountains, towns, villages, and vineyards. We spent close to a month in Tbilisi, and here are a few of the nearby sights we experienced in that time.
Jvari and Mtskheta
It's worth a day-trip outside of Tbilisi to visit the simple 6th-7th century monastery of Jvari, perched high on a hill and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta (dangerously difficult to prounounce) in the valley below.
We enjoy churches, but as we've seen hundreds of them during our travels in Europe we tend to reach church saturation very quickly. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is different. It's one of the most moving religious sites we've visited. Yes, it's beautiful with old frescos , 11th century architecture, two-dimensional iconography typical of the Georgian Orthodox style, but there's a pleasant emotional heft to the place, as if it stands on truly hallowed ground.
The church is not at all a museum, but an active, living church that people still use and love. The environment inside is welcoming and warm, even for more intimate ceremonies held inside its small chapels.
For example, in a mystical candlelit chapel, we witnessed a renewing of vows between a couple that had been legally together for 30 years, but had never had a church wedding (religion was restricted during Soviet times). A thickly bearded priest harkening back to the ancients held the couple arm-in-arm and repeatedly walked around the chapel in prayer. The gravity and emotion was like nothing we've ever seen or felt before.


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After an inauguration ceremony watched by a crowd of 700,000, Barack Obama celebrated being sworn in for a second term as US President with two star-studded balls in Washington.
He held his wife Michelle close as they danced in front of thousands of cheering guests at the Walter E Washington convention centre, as Jennifer Hudson sang Al Green's Let's Stay Together.
Paying tribute to Michelle — who was dressed in a red chiffon and velvet gown by Jason Wu — Mr Obama said that although he faced criticism as the President, "nobody disputes the quality of the First Lady".
He added: "I've got a date with me here. She inspires me every day. She makes me a better man and a better president. The fact that she is so devoted to taking care of our troops and military families is just one more sign of her extraordinary love and grace and strength. I'm just lucky to have her."
The couple attended the Commander-in-Chief's Ball for the armed forces, which featured entertainment by Alicia Keys, Marc Anthony, Jamie Foxx, country star Brad Paisley, and Chris Cornell of rock band Soundgarden.
They then moved next door for the Inaugural Ball, which saw performances by Keys, Paisley, the Glee cast, John Legend, Katy Perry, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder and Usher. Keys changed her hit Girl On Fire to sing: "He's the President and he's on fire... Obama's on fire. Obama's on fire."
The Obamas danced at both balls as Hudson sang. Earlier in the day, Beyoncé almost stole the show when she took her place with husband Jay-Z at the Capitol to watch Mr Obama take the oath of office. She sang the national anthem, with James Taylor performing America The Beautiful, and Kelly Clarkson giving a rendition of My Country 'Tis Of Thee.
Mr Obama, the 44th US President, was sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts. Former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter joined senators, congressional leaders and dignitaries at the ceremony.
In his speech he called for political unity, and highlighted issues including immigration reform, climate change, and gay rights — the first president to address this issue in his inauguration. He said: "Our individual freedoms require collective action.
"We do not believe that in this country, freedom is reserved for the lucky, or happiness for the few. We must act together, as one nation and one people. Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law."
Mr Obama also referred to his campaign to curb gun violence, naming the Connecticut town where 20 children were shot dead at a primary school last month.
He said: "Our journey is not complete until all our children, from the streets of Detroit to the hills of Appalachia to the quiet lanes of Newtown, know that they are cared for, and cherished, and always safe from harm."
He added: "A decade of war is now ending. An economic recovery has begun. America's possibilities are limitless ... My fellow Americans, we are made for this moment, and we will seize it, so long as we seize it together." Gazing over the huge crowd in the National Mall, he said: "I'm not going to see this again."
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Winners Announced!:
This entry spoke strongly to me. How Kichea sees the world and how the world truly is. She is not facing the world, but rather at the future. She contains a look as if she almost pities it. My friends couldn't stop talking how amazing this was and it shows in this entry.
A strong personal favorite of mine. Shows her chill side well when she's not out bounty hunting. Love all the detail and shading done. Plus, she has a look that says she could kill you at any moment while looking sexy doing it.
And the winner is...
And of course, this masterpiece. The battle scars, lovely background, and small rays of light... all speak clearly of Kichea's character. Kichea is the light, literally that is what her name means, against the night sky. Below is just the same as well as Kichea will go below to the world once again to fight that darkness.
Quotes and some wording stolen from friends and Princess Asaria on Fictionpress ( www.fictionpress.com/u/901965/… )
So many tears shed and many would probably feel strongly against my choices, but these are my top 3 entries and I feel proud of it. People who have found, please look at your prize list as you all won them! XD
The contest is over! If you feel you missed out on this one, I have a second contest open right now! Thank you all and I hope you can stick around for my second one currently going on: fav.me/d6tttlk
1st Place: 2,000 or Cash equivalent depending on currency
2nd Place: 1,000 or Cash equivalent depending on currency
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3rd Place: 500 or Cash equivalent depending on currency
Honorable Mentions aka I'm sorry you didn't win guys!:
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The character you are to draw is my OC, Kichea!
Age: 19
Personality: With her skills, she's as deadly as a lion in a locked cage. She's straight to the point and despite having a non joking manner, she does a funny side; however, rarely laughs or smiles. More of a loner, but can work with others.
Race: Swai (African)
Official Rules:
-Must a member of the #WhoIsKichea group
-Has to be at least a waist up drawing
-Can be of any media including digital, traditional, chibi, realism, pixels, whatever as long as it is art. No literature entries as those are fanfiction.
-It doesn't have to be colored, but more effort in your entry raises your chances of winning!
-Must be in original outfit and design. That's means no animal, Pok�mon, My Little Pony, or whatever other form. She has to stay the same as she is.
-No icons or sprites
-No Yuri or mature content (includes ecchi as well fellas -_-)
-No drawing off of a base or using a "create a model or character" website! This is your artistic ability 100 percent of the way!
-Cannot be vaguely similar to artwork you have already made
-No stealing other people's artwork!
-Artwork I commissioned or requested personally cannot be used as an entry (sorry guys)
-I must be able to fav your entry so I can be sure it is there! Do not post this in Stash or delete it later!
-No other OCs, including your own, can be in your entry.
-This is a contest that requires effort. If you wish to come out on top, do your best effort to do so.
-You do not have to draw her gun, but if you do, I'll add a little extra if you win There is no official design to the gun, so it'll vary between artists. The gun has to be out of the holster btw if you want the extra points.
-Multiple submissions are allowed, but your latest submission will only be counted towards the contest
If you break any of these rules, you will be disqualified.
Update 7 (09/29/13): Hello everyone! Just want to say that there may be a cash option added alongside with the prizes! That's right, I heard from my friend that if you use the commission widget, you can turn those points into cash!
So basically, if you win, just open a option for me to directly request a commission from dA's commission widget. For example: "Prize for 1st in Kichea contest" 2,000 and I'll order it.
Now, I don't know if this 100 percent works. If it does, then someone note me so I can this as a prize option for you all. Who doesn't want 2,000 turned into cash?! Course, the amount in cash depends on what currency you use. =w=
P.S. If there are people who want me to extend the end date, please inform me!
Update 8 (10/20/13): Hello again! Not much of an update, but just wanted everyone to know I extended this by a single day and gave the voting period in which me and my friends will vote for the top 3 entries.
I'm a pleasantly surprised to see we have over 100 members! Remember, if any of you need some extra time, let me know! Don't miss your chance to get this prize money and free art!
Just to clarify, the money option that I can talking about is NOT by Paypal services, but via dA's earning system with the commission widget. You WILL get cash out of it regardless if you use this, so don't worry about not getting your USD, Euros, or whatever.
People who just want their points, I'll just simply give them to you, so no need to worry about them if you win.
Just make sure you know how the earning system on dA works if you want the cash option. Just thought that needed to be said before people think I'll send them Euros directly or something via Paypal.
Update 11 (11/11/2013): Alright, folks! This isn't really an update on this contest, but rather a second Draw my OC contest that I am holding! That is right, not even after this contest ends, I am holding another!
So basically, if you are interested in joining it, just click the link provided! All the info is there and I hope if you liked this contest, you'll love the other one just as much!
The contest has ended! The voting shall commence now! Thank you all who have participated!
Other OCs (optional):
Here are the other OCs (remember, only after you draw Kichea)!
Guthrie O'Doyle
Royal Castle OCs (from left to right, top to bottom: Takehiko, Flannery, King Kieran, and Kirsi)
Since this is a lot to put down (and I'm lazy), please look at the full photo to see their descriptions!
Age: ?
Personality: Her origins and identity are unknown to everyone, as well as her purpose on the planet. She is not working on either side of the playing field and is working on her own merits. Oddly, she is discovered to be working as a nun at a church and reappears constantly.
On herself, she is unlike any other. She has various mood swings that can throw anyone off guard. One minute, she is high spirited, cute, and nice. The other, she is strict, direct, and emotionless to others feelings and thoughts.
Race: Angel (?)
Age: ?
Personality: A Nigt princess known by many by name only. She rarely appears in public and many facts about her are unknown to everyone. One thing is known is that King Kieran has his sights on her...
For people who know her, they can say she plays her princess role to a T. However, she does tend to do things out of her royal archetype. She's sincere, rebellious, and kind hearted.
Race: Nigt (Human)
Appearance details: Pink curly hair with really dark pink eyes. (I want to say magenta) Green crown. Her dress is purple with white sparkles.
Personality: Currently working on it. -_-
Age: 20
Personality: A ranger in the country Anima. Not much is known about her past. Free spirited, gentle, and kind. She is one with the wind and her dancing is a sight to behold.
Race: Japanese
Madam Sinopa
Age: ?
Personality: The underground ruler of Anima. She controls the country with an iron grip despite the hate towards her kind. She enjoys smoking, drinking, and messing with people's minds and sanity. She is mischievous, playful, and sinister.
Race: Halve (animal side unknown)
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Cautions and reprimands
Got a police caution or reprimand? Not sure what it means? We're here to explain.
If the crime you've committed isn't that serious, the police may give you a caution or reprimand. Unfortunately, the consequences of this can last much longer than you might think.
What is a caution or reprimand?
A caution is basically the police's way of telling you off. Reprimands are the name for the same thing but they're only for young people aged 10 to 17.
You can be cautioned if police have evidence you've broken the law, but don't think its bad enough to put you through the courts. This is classed as an official warning. But you aren't being arrested and you won't go to court.
When would police caution you?
The police officer must have evidence that you committed a crime, and they must think this evidence could lead to a conviction if it went to court.
You must admit to the crime and you must not have been convicted in the past of any other crime.
What happens when you're given a caution or reprimand?
If you are reprimanded by the police it is normally because it's the first time you've been in trouble and you have admitted to the offence.
If you're under 18, the police officer must issue the reprimand in front of your parents, carer, or another responsible adult. This is done at the police station. You'll be given a leaflet about the implications of a reprimand or final warning.
If it is your final warning the police will refer you to the Youth Offending Team. They will visit you to see if you should attend some form of rehabilitation for your behaviour.
Does a caution give me a criminal record? Do I have to tell employers about it?
A caution isn't a criminal conviction and therefore it is considered to be 'spent' immediately under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
What this means is that if there is a section on an application form where it asks about unspent convictions under the Act, if you've received a caution, you don't have to say anything.
Will a caution show up on a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check?
Although cautions are not classified as a criminal conviction, they will show up on a CRB check, especially an enhanced CRB. These are now know as Disclosure and Barring Service checks (DBS). Normally employers will take into account the type of offence and how long ago it happened.
If you want more information and advice about your criminal record, you can contact Nacro, which is a confidential helpline for people who believe their criminal record is having an impact on finding employment.
Can I appeal a caution if I don't think it's fair?
You can only be given a caution or reprimand if you admit to the offence – therefore you cannot appeal the decision.
However, if you don't accept responsibility for the offence, you won't be given one. This could lead to the police arresting you and taking you to the police station. And you may end up going to court.
The police mentioned restorative justice, what's that?
Restorative justice means having the opportunity to make amends for your crime. It often involves meeting the victim to apologise and explain your actions.
Like a caution, restorative justice can only be given to you if you haven't had any form of warning before.
For example – if you broke someone's window, the police would give you the chance to apologise to the victim and offer to pay for the repair.
Will restorative justice show up on my record?
Restorative justice is preferred by the police as it shows you the impact of your actions; gets you to take responsibility for the crime; and allows victims to ask you questions.
Restorative justice doesn't go on your record. It is only recorded on a crime report and therefore will not show up on any CRB checks or DBS checks in the future.
Are cautions being scrapped?
They may be, and a new system is being trialled in some counties in the UK. Existing cautions as we know them will be replaced with two new types of punishment. These 'new' cautions are:
- The statutory community resolution – will deal with minor offences by first-time offenders. It allows victims of your crime to have a say in what your punishment should be. This could include writing an apology, repairing the damage you've done, or paying them a fine. These don't stay on your criminal record.
- The suspended prosecution – is for more serious crimes, and the conditions of your punishment are decided by the police. This can include larger fines, or having to attend a rehabilitation course. These do stay on your criminal record.
What if I don't do what these fancy new cautions say?
If you don't do what's asked of you, you could face prosecution.
When do all these changes come into effect?
It's already being trialled in Staffordshire, West Yorkshire, and Leicestershire. The trial started in November 2014, and will run for a year. If it's successful, the new system could be rolled out soon afterwards.
However there's a whopping big general election between now and then, and these changes could be altered, or totally scrapped, if a new government is elected.
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Next Steps
- Nacro offers advice and support if you have a criminal record, and can they can help you when it comes to telling employers. Ring their helpline on 0300 123 1999
- Chat about this subject on our Discussion Boards.
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Ladies with brown eyes are lucky because the hue is a mix of all the primary colors so many eyeshadow colors complement their eyes. But if you want to really stand out, select a cobalt blue shade. Just add a few swipes on your lids and work the tone toward your crease using the blending brush.
Blue eyes
To highlight your blue eyes, opt for a purple tone because it's in the same color family. Before hanging out with friends, apply your purple shadow and blend it into your crease with a light shimmery color like gold or silver.
Green eyes
Gals with green eyes don't need to do much to make the color stand out. This is why a light taupe hue – which is between a brown and gray – works perfectly. Apply it with black liner for a new twist on a smoky eye.


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sounds good to me jango!
sounds good to me jango!
thanks kal im relly sore but "Pain is weakness leaving the body."
i know the feeling
Well now that:
a. The flu has cleared up; and
b. Our bookstore courtyard sale is done
I went back to gym today. Still working on getting decent results on the posted goals but here's what I did today:
Format - name of exercise: reps: weight in kilograms unless otherwise stated
Monday - Arms and shoulders
Cheat curls: 8,6,4,2: 40, 50, 60, 60
Hammer curls: 8,6,4,2: 15, 15, 18, 20
Reverse curls: 8,6,4,2: 20, 25, 30, 35
Preacher curls: 8,6,4,2: 20, 25, 30, 35
Wrist curls: 8,6,4,2: 10, 12, 15, 17
Reverse wrist curls: 8,6,4,2: 10 (all sets)
Tricpes push downs (with rope): 8,6,4,2: 50, 55, 60, 65
Triceps pull downs: 8,6,4,2: 20, 25, 30, 35
Seated dumbbell press: 8,6,4,2: 20, 25, 30, 35
Seated back press: 8,6,4: 30, 35, 40
Seated front press: 8,6,4: 30, 35, 40
Standing lateral raises: 8,6,4: 7.5, 10, 12
Lying lateral raises: 8,6,4: 7.5 (all sets)
Upright rows: 8,6,4: 30
Stationary bike: Interval routine: 20min/8.97km/246 cal
Walking/running: 10 min walk/1 min run for 33 min. I have yet to calculate the distance but it's in thr 4 to 5km range...
And yes I'm buggered !!!
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you've made me lose 4lbs of weight Kal'ika!
he he well then Pacx I guess I'm doin' my job! lol congrats ner vod!
that means i haffta adjust my lab coat a little xD
lmao yeah I guess that's probably true... btw... Fi's lost 7 lbs in the las 3 weeks doing this workout plan and eating better
Eating better is clincher I think. Levi'ka needs to cut down on the 'juicy delicious tender burgers'
i probably should, but theres no fat on me yet
There'd better not be, dummkopf!
After traveling to San Francisco and finishing my Beskar, finally worked out again on Friday.
Nasty Nancy:
3 snatches @ 45 lbs (sorry vode, I wasn't feeling 100%)
15 overhead squats @ 45 lbs
Run 400 m
5 rounds for time. Mine = 24:12
The girlfriend, Dralshy'a Atiniir on Mando Mercs, did a charity run with some of our gym mates. It was a 5k obstacle course. I ran it along side them to take pictures. Our time 33:46
you guys inspire us all!
I love the idea Ner'vod i can already do a run for 1.5 km in about 10 mins
push ups easy, my abdominal measure is considerably small (remember dudes im 14 and i can do all this) so those who can't do all this, Think of it as a challenge and you wanna beat me,
ah a fellow youngin pretty muc hthe same age, and same fitness ability
I see a friendship startin here
Me too ner'vod
Everybody on this forum will start calling me Zuk'ika soon i know it
I'm able to swiftly run through my school yard (lots of obstacles, including fellow students) and i am a traceur so you know im good athlete
we are also canadians
holy poodoo! That almost identical to me except i refuse to do track (i did it one year and i hated it!!) plus hate my gym teacher
Where in canada do u live bro?
Nova Scotia, which is in Halifax *which is also a bank over in the U of K*
My stats
push ups:33 in 33 seconds(i have parkour later on today so i dun want spaghetti arms
Sit ups:55 in less than a minute
I'll do the run when it is not 12:18 in the morning
Hey all... new fitness test going into effect starting 1 Jan 09... I'll post it up for y'all once I get the specs.
Kal, I'm loving this fitness test thing its really making me work out more, I've Gained weight (the good way) and yeah, can't wait to see the new tests i'm gonna feel the burn THE BURN Vode! THE BURN!
Im gonna get started in a little bit, dont have much extra time on my hands :/ Ill be hitting the gym and doing the fittness challenge... Ill get into spidey fittness yet!
Out of action for a week or two..... was doing overhead squats & snatchs almost a week ago and got hurt.
My left thumb, inside of my left forearm & lower edge of left bicep have been numb ever since that workout...I'm not sure whats wrong. So in the meantime, I'm on the disabled list.
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Thanks for letting me know. This sure clears a lot up - I am a stupid girly man! I am looking forward to the harmony I will feel having recognized your innate superiority. Thank you, Mr. Big Brain Manly Man, for clearing this up!
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Your family has never suffered through withdrawal and recovery…they don't understand. Your therapist doesn't really now what it's like to crave a drink so badly it hurts; and your sober friends think that will power alone will keep you abstinent.
It's easy for us in recovery to minimize the advice and concern of those that care and try to help; dismissing their efforts because they don't know what it's really like! But the honesty demanded and advice offered by a peer recovery therapy group is a very different thing, and you can't deny the truth of what is said by others going through the similar trials of addiction and recovery.
There is a shared expertise within a group of addicts recovering together, and it can be very tough for a recovering addict to deny what is offered from the communal wisdom of a group who knows exactly what it means to get and stay sober. We may be less than honest with ourselves, but trying to pass off anything less than the truth to a group of concerned and caring experts in the process of recovery is unlikely to be accepted, and this is one of the things that makes group therapy so effective; and is why almost all drug addiction treatment will include some form of group therapy in its programming.
It's also why staying in group therapy for a protracted period of aftercare makes a lot of sense for continuing sobriety. Most of us leave rehab with the best of intentions to stay sober, but the realities and stresses of the outside world can complicate the previously clear ideals of recovery. Continued group therapy maintains and reinforces these lessons and ideas, and never lets us forget who we are as recovering addicts, and never lets us grow complacent in our continuing battle against temptation and relapse. There are a lot of good reasons to join and stay with a therapeutic group…but the enforced honesty to the group and to ourselves is one of the biggest. I've developed a couple of very strong friendships forged out of the shared social experience of group therapy, and these sober friendships alone were more than worth the price of admission; but although AA has done a lot for me, I think that my support group therapy in and out of rehab offered me the most during these very tough initial months of sobriety.
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In the weeks since the iPad launch, there's been a spate of rumors, "leaks," and PR pushes around would-be competitors to the Apple iPad. By the end of the year, consumers will be able to choose from an array of multimedia touchscreen tablets including tablets that:
- Cost less: Asustek hasn't said how much its Eee Pad, due out in Q3, will cost, but running Android (the OS of choice for a growing generation of netbooks, too) shaves off some software costs and Asus is known for its competitive pricing.
- Do more: Several tablets, including the HP Slate and the Archos 9 pctablet (available now for $549), will be running Windows 7, which is designed with tablet-friendly functions like handwriting recognition. Both HP's tablet and the Archos tablet have features the iPad doesn't have, like Webcams and USB ports, and will be able to view any Web site that uses Flash, which the iPad doesn't support.
- Go open: Android tablets like the Dell Streak series will be able to access the growing body of Android apps and take advantage of Google's open-standards-based operating system.
- Change shape: We're going to see some wacky products out there that defy neat form-factor categories, like the Lenovo IdeaPad U1 Hybrid, which is a Windows 7 notebook with a screen that pops out to be an 11.6" tablet running a Linux-based OS when undocked. Some fancy, high-end devices like the Fujitsu LifeBook combine laptop and tablet capabilities through Swivel.
But there's no guarantee that consumers will flock to any of these devices the way they flock to the iPad. Why? Two reasons. The iPad has:
- Curation. The touchscreen tablet form factor limits what you can do with the device, but Apple turns this into a strength rather than a weakness. The iPhone OS centers the user experience around focused-functionality apps. The publisher chooses (curates) the content you see in any app. You can only do what the apps intend for you to do using a limited set of gestures (pan, pinch, tap). But these limitations make the experience manageable, and more than that, delightful. It's not clear that the tablet experience will be as satisfying with a more open operating system.
- Caché. Yes, anyone can buy an iPad, but the people who do buy one attract an awful lot of attention. Like the early adopters of the iPhone, they know they're paying for a device that will be cheaper and have more features next year -- but they're willing to pay more for the status and satisfaction of owning one now. Will tablets from Dell or Asus have the same status appeal as the iPad? It's doubtful, but that doesn't mean they can't carve out their own segment of the market.
What it means: Product strategists in the Windows ecosystem have been trying to make tablets succeed since 1992. It will take more than slapping an existing OS into a tablet form factor to make a successful device. For tablets to be a viable market beyond the iPad, they can't just be netbooks without keyboards. Apple's competitors must provide a differentiated experience that fits the form factor -- or Apple will have NO competitors in the tablet market.
UPDATE 4/29: Post Palm acquisition, could HP make a stronger play with tablets based on Palm's Web OS? Ars Technica does a great analysis of how this could work.
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Comment from null on Thu, 05/06/2010 - 11:58
Do you see any chance that these types of devices will ever be robust enough for a web developer to actually develop on, not just for? It would seem that screen size becomes a much more significant factor for those of us who are heads-down coding.
Tablets are more focused on consumption
Comment from null on Thu, 05/06/2010 - 13:38
Nancy, it's a great point--tablets are more focused on consumption rather than production activities. To some extent, apps may broaden productivity capabilities of these devices, but for the most part I think people who need to get substantial work done will use laptops.
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It's tough to look at anything with proper perspective, especially in the now-now-now Twitter world.
This is especially true in the case of Tim Wakefield. Looking at his raw numbers, we see this: a 45-year-old man retires after a mediocre 7-8 season with a 5.12 ERA. Good riddance. Next!
Looking a little deeper, we see a pitcher that seems to have stayed in baseball for far too long. Sure, he reached 200 wins, but it took him eight painful starts over parts of three months to get from #199 to #200. He finally was able to celebrate on Sept. 13 in an 18-6 win over the Blue Jays, but as it turned out, it was one of just seven wins for the team in September.
Two weeks later, as the team was collapsing around him, he seemed to lose some perspective himself:
"I've definitely made up my mind that I definitely want to come back next year," Wakefield told FoxSports.com. "I have another goal in front of me that I'd like to accomplish, and that's the all-time record for the Red Sox in wins (192 each by Cy Young and Roger Clemens). I'm only seven away. I think the fans deserve an opportunity to watch me chase that record. We'll see what happens."
By saying we "deserve" to watch him pitch in 2012, Wakefield showed a surprising lack of humility. It wasn't about winning World Series titles anymore (I mean, another ring was already assumed for the "Best team EVER!" after all, right?), it was about him. I'll bet those are words he wants back.
But remember, we have to have perspective here. When looking at a pitcher who spent 17 seasons in Boston, we can't let the bad taste left by the whole team (and not just Wakefield) in September overshadow a mostly selfless career in Boston.
Drafted as a first baseman by the Pirates in 1988, Wakefield was never able to crack the major league club as a position player, so he became a knuckleballer and went on to go 8-1 with a 2.15 ERA for the first-place Pirates in 1992, his rookie year.
He had a rough go of it in 1993 (6-11, 5.61 ERA), and then from 1994 through the strike and into 1995, Wakefield floated around the Pittsburgh minor league system until Red Sox general manager Dan Duquette took a flyer on him.
Wakefield then broke out again, starting 14-1 and finishing 16-8 with a 2.95 ERA for the first-place Red Sox in 1995. This set the stage for Wakefield to remain a Red Sox starter for years.
But, in 1999, Wakefield faced tremendous adversity. Jimy Williams did not appear to trust the knuckleballer, shuttling him back and forth from the starting rotation to middle and long relief, and even to closer. In the end, the versatile Wakefield started 17 games (and pitched in 49 games overall), finishing 6-11 with a 5.08 ERA and even had 15 saves after Tom Gordon was lost for the season. After a rough division series for Wakefield (2 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 4 BB), Williams chose to leave the pitcher off the ALCS roster.
He then bounced between the bullpen and rotation for the rest of the Williams regime, despite some pretty crappy rotations along the way featuring the likes of Mark Portugal, Patt Rapp, Brian Rose, Jin Ho Cho, Kent Mercker, Ramon Martinez, Jeff Fassero and on and on and on…
In 2002, Grady Little's first year with the Red Sox, Wakefield again bounced between the bullpen and rotation, but had the one of the best seasons of his career, finishing 11-5 with a 2.81 ERA over 163.1 innings (fourth lowest ERA in the AL). His efforts finally earned him a spot back in the Red Sox rotation for the next season.
Back in the rotation, Wakefield played a big role in two of the most exciting seasons in Red Sox history. The 2003 version of the club won 95 games, and set several major league offensive records (8 players had at least 85 RBIs each), and after a dramatic defeat of the A's in the division series, the Sox and Yankees were set to clash in the ALCS.
Wakefield was outstanding in his first two ALCS starts, winning Game 1 and Game 4. It's kind of ironic considering he was left off the team's ALCS roster just four years earlier.
This time around, he was probably in line to win ALCS MVP with the Red Sox up 5-2 in the eighth inning of Game 7 in New York. But, Little left "his ace" Pedro Martinez in the game for far too long, and the Yankees, of course, tied the game 5-5.
Wakefield came on in the 10th inning to try and keep the Red Sox alive. He yielded a LONG foul ball to Jason Giambi, but managed to escape the inning unscathed. Giambi's blast was a precursor for the events that followed.
With the Sox bullpen totally taxed, Wakefield came back out for the 11th. His first pitch was launched deep into the left field bleachers off the bat of Aaron Boone, sending the Red Sox home.
After what must have seemed like the longest offseason of his career, Wakefield returned with a new manager (Terry Francona) and new teammates (Curt Schilling, Keith Foulke). After a mediocre start, the 2004 squad was even better, finishing with 98 wins. A first-round sweep of the Angels set up a rematch with the mighty Yankees in the ALCS.
Wakefield's role was a bit different this time around. Schilling had a disastrous Game 1 start on his bad ankle, so Wakefield was required to pitch out of the bullpen to help keep the game from getting out of hand.
In Game 3, a game the Sox lost 19-8, Wakefield pitched some of the most important innings of his career. Forfeiting his start for Game 4, he pitched 3.1 innings in relief and got hammered for five runs on five hits and two walks. Sure, he was left out there like a test dummy, but his relief work, although bad on paper, was pivotal for the Red Sox for the rest of the series.
After a dramatic Game 4 win, the Red Sox were still in a 3-1 series hole and needed to win out to move on. Game 5 featured another extra-inning affair, with both teams tied 4-4. Wakefield was called upon to face the same lineup that battered him just two nights earlier. In what has to be the most important appearance of his career, Wakefield held the Yankees to just one hit, one walk and no runs over the 12th, 13th and 14th innings.
His three shutout innings set up the heroics for David Ortiz, who slapped a game-winning single to center field to extend the series. The rest is history: the Red Sox completed an improbable series comeback and went on to win it all against the Cardinals.
With that elusive World Series ring out of the way, Wakefield continued to rack up wins, strikeouts and innings over the next several years. He notched 16 wins in 2005, 17 wins in 2007, and 21 more wins between 2008 and 2009.
Along the way, he picked up a second World Series ring (2007), earned his first All-Star nod (2009), and won his 200th career game in September of last year.
In the Red Sox record books, Wakefield is third (behind Clemens and Young) with 186 wins, second (behind Clemens) with 2,046 strikeouts, and first in innings (3,006) and starts (430).
"Courage, above all things, is the first quality of a warrior." – Karl Von Clausewitz
It couldn't have been easy taking the mound for the first time in the big leagues after beginning his career as a position player. It couldn't have been easy to return to the Red Sox in 2000 after being left off the ALCS roster the year before. It definitely wasn't easy for Wakefield to return to Boston after allowing that soul-crushing home run to Aaron Boone to end the 2003 ALCS.
I mean, look at it this way: Wakefield took the mound each time armed with a 65-mph knuckleball that didn't always "knuckle," an average curveball he seldom used, and a fastball that topped out around 75 mph. He faced freakishly powerful hitters during the Steroid Era and spent 17 years pitching to the murderous offenses of the AL East. Simply put, Wakefield exhibited an incredible amount of courage throughout his career.
If courage is the first quality of a warrior, selflessness has to be second. Wakefield always did what he was asked, and by all accounts, he really didn't make a huge stink about it. Spot start? Sure. Close the game? Sure. Eat innings in relief? Sure. Save our bullpen? Sure. Toss eight shutout innings? OK.
"For the past 17 years all I've ever wanted to do is what was best for our team and the organization," Wakefield said at his retirement press conference. "Whether it was starting, closing or whatever I was asked to do, I always had my spikes on and was ready to go."
When I think of the best pitchers I ever saw, Wakefield isn't even on the radar. He was never the best at anything, but he was always consistent. You knew you would get around 180 innings with a sub-5.00 ERA every year. That doesn't sound great, but did you see John Lackey last year?
So, if you put it into perspective, Wakefield was a pretty damn good pitcher for a pretty long time.
"I have to thank the Red Sox fans," Wakefield said. "I've enjoyed every minute of every game I've played for you."
No, Tim. Thank you.
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He turned out to be a selfish egotist .500 pitcher. His 8 dtrsight losses at end of season ruined the Sox playoff chances. His statement that the fans want to see him win 200 games was a ludicrous joke.


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Getting nice results with Scangauge II
I got my Scangauge II in yesterday, and let me say if you don't have one.. I highly recommend it. I have already improved 1mpg (city driving) in less than 2 hours of having it installed. I didn't think the thing would pay for itself like the company says but I believe now. It costs double than the Ultragauge but I didn't like the negatives on this forum about it draining battery, so I didn't take the chance.
Anyway, what I've learned is when you have a steady foot on a relatively smooth city highway without a lot of stopping, the car @ 40mph gets 48mpg average. I am going to test the highway portion today to see what the best speed above 50mph should be.
In the city:
Acceleration from a stop in first gear (auto) nets around 7mpg average.
Acceleration in 2nd gear usually averages 13-15mpg.
Acceleartion in 3rd will put it up to 25mpg.
And fourth gear will get you 30+ and long range without stops will easily get you 45+ mpg.
The thing really teaches you how to get the best mpg out of your car (since you are eyeballing it most of the time). I am hoping to up my city average to 35+ from 29.
Its super easy to program the x-gauge feature and I had no problems cycling through to get to where I want. I have not tried the tank trip feature because I am far away from another fillup.
The only downside is with the Focus OBDII cover, it doesn't snap on to the rest of the dash, its kind of attached to the dash and doesn't come off. I can live with it just hanging down as its not really in the way of much. If anyone has a better idea then I'm all for it.
Routing the Scangauge is easy if you put it right below your gas/temp gauge, you can simply stuff the remaining wire below the steering wheel. Anyway, I'll post more feedback on the highway mileage later on.
I might actually be looking into getting one of these. It sounds like it almost coaches you on getting better gas mileage. My only gripe is I feel like the screen is too small. Of course, I'd like something with a bigger screen like the UltraGauge but I know it doesnt work for the focus.
Can you take a pic of it installed in your car? I'd like to see how it looks installed. Thx
Here's the topic: http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/s...ht=ultra+gauge
i installed my scanguage BEHIND the obdII door and routed the wire up under the dash.. i then mounted w/ velcro , the scanguage atop the soft flexible steering wheel housing just under the center gauges. I can now close the obdII door and all looks nice and tidy and factory-ish.
I have tried two different cables, and both connectors are too large to allow the door to close when plugged into the OBDII plug.
Did you detach the factory cable from the back of the OBDII plug?
So what is the Focus's most economical speed with the DCT?
This was the same situation w/ my '01 focus.. no battery problems.. scangauge goes to sleep a few seconds after the car's shut down.
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lavoro in corso..
Wow. Mind blowing. Very good job.
I wish to be that good someday. Good job.
It's insane that the finished work is only available as a tiny print and this is only available larger..
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How is that possible? You're the most talented person I've ever seen!
sir, what to say about you and your art. i can just say that the current of energy that is running in my body is yours. when I saw your artwork about two months ago, i understood completely what PHOTO-REALISM really means. and now your enchanting work has forced to work upto ten hours continuously to learn photo realism. you are my inspiration and i am your die hard fan
I wouldn't believed the fact that this is a drawing if you didn't post this picture.
its amazing !
its amazing !
can I hire you to do a drawing for me? how much do you charge?
You have tremendous talent!!! Brilliant!
Don't sell him short. He's practiced for thousands of hours for the skill to do that. You don't write that off as talent. He earned his ability.
I wasn't trying to sell him short, I was complementing him on his abilities. I know he must have worked hard to get where he is. I was not writing off anything...
This is amazing
Wonderful work - inspiring and motivating Keep it up!
nice check my laste draw bless
This has to be seen to be believed..
You're so good you depress me.
Patience is a virtue they say.
impressive, stunning, sensational, spectacular....
words can't describe this! breathtaking is the only word I can come up with!
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impressionante! sarei curioso di vederti all'opera!
OMG this has to be the best hyperrealistic drawing I've ever seen!
Where is the reference photo!!???
maestro!! esta exlente, te pasaste D':
What do you draw on? Paper, panel?
Nice? Nice?!!! It's PERFECT!!!
Excelente, mis sinceras felicitaciones
very very niiiiiiiiiiiiice
u should upload the proccess on youtube for us that wants to learn
Your not supposed to be able to do that with a pencil! AMAZING!!!
è indescrivibile...tutti quei particolari...incredibile davvero
its freaking awesome....seriously unbelievable
Lindo trabalho!
OMG you are so good
Are you a wizard?
you are amazing...
This is an extreme absurdity of talent!
very beautiful and realistic)
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I am wondering what to do about my loose mic connection. I have a Shure SM-58, and where it connects to the xlr cable it always wiggles and causes mic noise. There seems to be a large gap between the edge of the XLR connecter and the base of the microphone. Is there some sort of rubber ring I'm missing that keeps it snug? The cord came new in the mail and didn't have one, so I'm assuming it can't be cord issue. Has anyone had this same problem? I feel like there has to be a little piece you can get to put in that connection gap and make is snug.
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Gun Hill Road
After serving three-years in prison, tough-guy Enrique returns to his family and finds his wife is a virtual stranger to him and his son is in the middle of a sexual identity crisis. Now Enrique must find a way to accept his altered life or risk losing control and ending up back in jail.
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Hi all,
Long time reader, first time posting. I have been working on these fine cars for many years professionally but now just as a hobby but moreso I wouldn't trust anyone else working on my current ride.
The reasoon for the post is when I bought my first BMW (1976 3.0si) in 1979 I had also purchasee the Factory Manuals from the dealer way back then. I have long since hed that car stolen in NJ but still have the Manuals and they're in great shape. I figure they are still worth several hundred bucks and would like to check here first, knowing all the enthusiast that are online at Bimmerfest. I copied this from a post several years back and I have both binders 1 & 2. You can email me if interested before I post to ebay next week at; firstname.lastname@example.com , best offer above $300 U.S. takes em!
1968-1977 (E3,E9) (1968-1977) The line of six cylinder luxury cars produced at the time to compete against Mercedes Benz. The sedan (E3) and coupe (E9) provied to earn quite a reputable name in auto racing. Models were given names denoting their engine sizes, and suffixes to indicate the long-wheelbase (L) and fuel injection (i) available on later cars. The coupés were all named CS, followed by i (for fuel injection models) or L (for light-weight models, which also had fuel injection and higher power).
Wasn't sure on posting a photo but email for one if needed!
Last edited by Lowiq; 03-06-2013 at 09:19 AM. Reason: unable to post picture
Hate to burst your bubble, but there`s just about nobody left doing any work on the old Bimmers....those manuals would only have any value to someone who does restoration work, so you`re playing to a really small audience. I would put them on fleabay if I were you, you`ll have the most potential there.
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