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Recent and archived news articles by Phil Patton of The New York Times.
Auto Collectibles That You Can Wear
The pins can express a person's desire for dream cars and are a way of expressing loyalty to lost models and automobile brands.
January 21, 2015, Wednesday
Rolls-Royce Resurrects Professional Driver Course
The automaker says the White Glove program seeks to train drivers that match the quality of its high-end cars.
November 14, 2014, Friday
Baking Up a New Look, in Layers
Elements of the BMW i8's sliced-and-angled appearance are starting to show up on other vehicles, hinting at an emerging trend in auto design.
October 19, 2014, Sunday
G.M. Tech Center Becomes National Historic Landmark
The National Park Service awarded the designation to G.M.'s research campus in Warren, Mich., as one of Eero Saarinen's most significant designs.
October 8, 2014, Wednesday
And Then My Car Chimed In, After It Nudged Me in the Rear
Today's automobiles are beeping and chirping at us, raising lights like stage curtains, playing little movies on our screens and serenading us with theme melodies.
September 21, 2014, Sunday
A Well-Received Concerto of Curves
When Jaguar's design director ordered up a special model of the classic Mark 2, it was for his own use. Now a limited run is planned.
September 20, 2014, Saturday
Porsche's Pop-Up Shop
The German sports car maker sets up a temporary store in Manhattan's meatpacking district.
September 16, 2014, Tuesday
The DP-100 Is Aston Martin's Real-Life Interpretation of a Video Game Sports Car
Aston Martin designed the car for Gran Turismo 6, the Sony PlayStation game, then brought a real-life version to Pebble Beach last week.
August 21, 2014, Thursday
Under the Hood, More Than Just Horsepower
Automakers have long given their engines striking names, like Hemi and Rocket. The best engine naming is a form of marketing that mixes the mechanical and biological in old-style American braggadocio.
July 27, 2014, Sunday
A Designer Transformed
Ed Welburn, the G.M. designer, has a small part in the new "Transformers" movie, where he gets to yell at Mark Wahlberg and get away with it.
June 29, 2014, Sunday
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- Yakima® Whispbar™ Flush BarsKia Sorento 2012, Whispbar™ Flush Bars by Yakima®. Patented wing shape design makes Whispbar the quietest rack system out there. Aerodynamic profile drops noise levels to nearly a zero. Unmatched in both fuel efficiency and...Load more gear on the roof so you can take more friendsWing-like aerodynamic design reduces drag up to 70%$479.00
- Yakima® Whispbar™ HD BarsKia Sorento 2012, Whispbar™ HD Bars by Yakima®. Patented wing shape design makes Whispbar the quietest rack system out there. Aerodynamic profile drops noise levels to nearly a zero. Unmatched in both fuel efficiency and...Load more gear on the roof so you can take more friendsWing-like aerodynamic design reduces drag up to 70%$509.00
- Yakima® Whispbar™ Through BarsKia Sorento 2012, Whispbar™ Through Bars by Yakima®. Patented wing shape design makes Whispbar the quietest rack system out there. Aerodynamic profile drops noise levels to nearly a zero. Unmatched in both fuel efficiency and...Load more gear on the roof so you can take more friendsWing-like aerodynamic design reduces drag up to 70%$479.00
- Yakima® ProRack™ Square BarsKia Sorento Base / EX / Limited / LX / SX Without Panoramic Roof 2012, ProRack™ Square Bars by Yakima®. This affordable, easy to install roof rack system is a great way to increase your vehicle's cargo carrying capacity, or to...Increases the amount of gear you can carry with your vehicleFrees up room inside the vehicle for people or more gear$160.30
- Yakima® Q Tower Foot PackKia Sorento 2012, Q Tower Foot Pack by Yakima®. These towers were designed to support Yakima round cross bars on vehicles with a smooth, "naked" roof. They rest on the surface of the roof and are secured to the vehicle at the...Maximum carrying capacity: 165 lbs.Versatile design accommodates virtually all vehicles with a smooth, "naked" roof$156.00
- Yakima® LiteRider Hitch Bike RackLiteRider Hitch Bike Rack by Yakima®.$359.00 - $399.00
- Yakima® TracksTracks by Yakima®. Roof mounted tracks allow the position of the rack towers and crossbars to be adjusted to best suit the load. These tracks are designed for use with Yakima Control Tower crossbar supports and Landing Pads....Provides an adjustable base for Yakima Control Towers and crossbarsAllows towers and crossbars to be positioned for best support of the load$125.00 - $155.00
- Rhino-Rack® RTC Tracks SetUniversal RTC Tracks Set by Rhino-Rack®. These tracks are intended for installation on hard roofs, pickup bed caps and hardshell tonneau covers, where there is access to the underside. They are for Rhino-Rack track mount legs, and...Intended for installation on hard roofs, truck bed caps, and hardshell tonneau coversDesigned for mounting of Rhino-Rack track mount rack legs$99.00 - $117.00
- Rhino-Rack® RT Tracks SetUniversal RT Tracks Set by Rhino-Rack®. These tracks are intended for Rhino-Rack track mount legs, and enable the legs to slide so the position of the cross bars can be varied according to cargo needs. They come in lengths from...Designed for mounting of Rhino-Rack track mount rack legsAllows legs to slide so position of cross bars can be varied to suit cargo needs$81.00 - $108.00
- Rhino-Rack® Locking End CapsUniversal Locking End Caps by Rhino-Rack®. The Vortex Locking End Caps are designed to replace the standard end caps of the Rhino Vortex crossbars. The end caps come with locks to prevent theft of the accessories mounted to the...Additional security to your roof racksSimple to fit$5.40 - $27.00
- Rhino-Rack® Wind FairingKia Sorento 2012, Wind Fairing by Rhino-Rack®. The Rhino Wind Fairing has been desigend with two core concepts in mind - stylish and aerodynamic. Not only does its stylish design enhance the overall look of your roof racks - but it...1 x Black Fairing4 x Bracket assemblies for Rhino AERO bars$88.20
- Rola® Locks and KeysUniversal Locks and Keys by Rola®. Five-Year warranty. Look to CARiD for all of your trailering/towing accessories and replacement parts.Manufactured from the top-grade materialsCreated to improve your vehicle's functionality$20.12
- Yakima® SKS Lock CoresSKS Lock Cores by Yakima®. SKS (Same Key System) Lock Cores fit all Yakima lockable accessories, and enable all those accessories to be opened with a single key. Sold in a 2-pack, 4-pack, 6-pack, 8-pack, and 12-pack, each pack...Allows all Yakima lockable accessories to be locked and unlocked with a single keySold in a 2-pack, 4-pack, 6-pack, 8-pack, and 12-pack$39.00 - $109.00
- Covercraft® Spidy Gear™ Luggage WebbUniversal Spidy Gear™ Luggage Webb by Covercraft®. Going for a trip with a whole family on board? Keep all the stuff securely stored on your roof rack with this great net by Covercraft. Made of strong stretch shock cord, the web...Keeps loose cargo securely in placeGives a sporty off-road looks$28.00 - $34.90
- Rola® Flat Strap Cargo Net (59200)Universal Flat Strap Cargo Net by Rola®, Size: 36"x48". Five-Year warranty. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind, this...Wide, flat strap bungee cargo net is designed to hold gear more securely and without damage to sensitive or fragile cargoIdeal for roof racks and cargo carriers$24.26
- Pilot® Hitch Rack Cargo Net (CG-17)Hitch Rack Cargo Net by Pilot®. Dimension: 20" x 55". Pilot specializes in quality aftermarket replacement parts. All parts are put through rigorous tests both on and off the vehicle.Helps you to get the most out of your vehiclePrecision designed to perfectly fit your vehicle$19.00
- Reese® Stretch Cargo Net for Cargo Carriers and Roof Rack (1393700)Universal Stretch Cargo Net for Cargo Carriers & Roof Rack by Reese®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind, this...Expertly crafted from premium materialsDesigned to match rigorous quality standards$24.21
- Rhino-Rack® 10' Tie Down Surfboard Camloc Straps (RTD30S)Universal 10' Tie Down Surfboard Camloc Straps by Rhino-Rack®. Tie down straps with Rhino-Rack printed on them and are sold as a pair. Made from heavy duty 1'' polyester webbing with a metal buckle for secure fastening and has a...Load capacity up to 685 poundsPadded camloc buckle$28.80
- Rola® Foot Strap KitUniversal Foot Strap Kit by Rola®. Look to CARiD for all of your canoe and kayaks accessories and replacement parts.Expertly crafted from premium materialsDesigned to match rigorous quality standards$17.67 - $17.82
- Yakima® Heavy Duty Straps (8005006)Heavy Duty Straps by Yakima®. These super strong 16' long box-stitched polypropylene straps are ideal for securing your boat to the roof rack. The buckle is coated with soft rubber to prevent damage to your boat or the vehicle....Super strong box-stitched polypropylene webbingIdeal for securing watercraft to a roof rack$30.00
- Rhino-Rack® Anchor StrapUniversal Anchor Strap by Rhino-Rack®. Add extra stability when transporting your long kayak or canoe with the Rhino Anchor Strap. The Rhino Anchor Straps are attached underneath the bonnet of your vehicle and allows you to feed...Simple to attach and removeManufactured from heavy duty polyester webbing$13.50
- Rhino-Rack® Ladder StrapUniversal Ladder Strap by Rhino-Rack®. Now you can secure your ladder quickly and safely with our camloc ladder strap. Saves you time and money, no more hunting around trying to find some cable or tape to secure your ladder - do it...$44.10
- Rhino-Rack® Luggage NetUniversal Luggage Net by Rhino-Rack®. The Luggage Net is a quick and easy way to secure cargo in roof rack mounted cargo trays and cargo baskets. Available in 2 sizes, the Luggage Net features stretchable, elastic bungee material...Secures cargo to roof rack mounted cargo trays and cargo basketsDurable elastic bungee material netting$16.20 - $21.60
- Rhino-Rack® Tie Down Camloc StrapsUniversal Tie Down Camloc Straps by Rhino-Rack®. Tie down straps with Rhino-Rack printed on them and are sold as a pair. Made from heavy duty 1'' polyester webbing with a metal buckle for secure fastening and has a lashing capacity...Load capacity up to 685 poundsPadded camloc buckle$16.20 - $21.60
- Rhino-Rack® Tie Down Straps with Buckle ProtectorUniversal Tie Down Straps with Buckle Protector by Rhino-Rack®. The Tie Down Straps are suitable for heavy duty use and feature a unique design registered Buckle Protector. Designed to encase the metal cam buckle, the Buckle...Includes a design registered Buckle Protector.Buckle protector is made from injection moulded TPV rubber which helps avoid creating dents/scratches/marks on your vehicle or load.$23.40 - $27.00
- Rhino-Rack® Cable Core LockdownsUniversal Cable Core Lockdowns by Rhino-Rack®. Want to add security and piece of mind to your setup? Our new Cable Core Lockdowns are available in three different length cables. Ergonomically designed to suit a wide range of...Made from plastic-sheathed steel intertwined cordsComes with one key and one lock$35.10 - $53.10
- Rhino-Rack® Pioneer Platform Rack AccessoriesUniversal Pioneer Platform Rack Accessories by Rhino-Rack®. The Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform is a sleek and stylish roof rack accessory for a range of 4WDs and utilities. Made with strong, durable and lightweight reinforced nylon...Stylish and aerodynamically designed to minimise wind drag and noise on the roadNon corrosive so it won't rust or fade$10.80 - $234.00
- Smittybilt® 10' x 6' Trail Shade (5662424)Universal 10' x 6' Trail Shade by Smittybilt®. If you're wheeling out in the desert and there's no shade to be found, put up the Trail Shade and you'll be able to relax comfortably shielded from the sun. Made of lightweight tent...Provides quick and easy sun protectionCan be set up in seconds$69.99
- Yakima® Glass Hatch Hook (8002612)Glass Hatch Hook by Yakima®. These adapters are used in place of the upper hooks when installing a Yakima trunk mount bike rack to a vehicle with a glass or plastic hatch. They are installed so the round pads are trapped inside the...Allows installation of Yakima trunk mount bike rack on vehicles with glass or plastic hatchPrevents damage to hatch that might be caused by standard metal hooks$20.00
- Rhino-Rack® 2500 Lock Kit (4 Pieces) (RLK-LOCK-4)Universal 2500 Lock Kit by Rhino-Rack®. 4 Pieces. The RLK-LOCK-4 Kit is a locking kit designed for your Rhino 2500 Multi Fit Roof Racks. These locks can be inserted into the leg of your roof rack system to secure your rack to your...Additional security to your roof racksSimple to fit$44.10
- Rhino-Rack® Alloy RollerUniversal Alloy Roller by Rhino-Rack®. Loading ladders onto roof rack cross bars can be back breaking work. Make the task easier and less painful with a Rhino-Rack Alloy Roller. Made of lightweight alloy and supplied with a plastic...Makes loading ladders onto roof rack cross bars an easier taskLadder rolls on alloy roller with plastic cover sleeve$71.10 - $107.10
- Rhino-Rack® Alloy Tray Light Bracket (ATLB)Universal Alloy Tray Light Bracket by Rhino-Rack®. The Rhino-Rack Alloy Tray Light Brackets are built to secure your lights and withstand the harshest conditions for work and adventure. Rhino-Rack Alloy Tray Light Brackets are...Maximum light carrying load 3.0 KgSimple to install$35.10
- Rhino-Rack® Beacon Light Mounting PlateUniversal Beacon Light Mounting Plate by Rhino-Rack®. When needing to mount a beacon plate to a Rhino Aero bar, then it is necessary to use a Beacon Plate.$25.20 - $30.60
- Rhino-Rack® Cable Lock (RLLB)Universal Cable Lock by Rhino-Rack®. Securing valuable gear like ladders to the cross bar is important to prevent theft during those times when you have to leave your vehicle unattended. With this cross bar mounted cable lock you...Helps prevent theft of ladders and other valuable gear from roof rack cross barsMounts to channel on underside of Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty cross bars$71.10
- Rhino-Rack® Easy Glide Ladder SlideUniversal Easy Glide Ladder Slide by Rhino-Rack®. These slide pads have a slippery surface that makes it easy to load ladders, pipes, and wood planks onto your cross bars. Made of weather-proof material for durability, they install...Slide pads have slippery surface to make it easy to slide ladders, pipes, wood planks, or similar cargo onto cross barsSlide pads install in cross bar C-Channel$40.50 - $161.10
- Rhino-Rack® Eye BoltUniversal Eye Bolt by Rhino-Rack®. The Eye Bolt provides a sturdy and convenient anchoring point for tie-down straps, rope, bungee cords and other load securing devices. It mounts in the cross bar C-Channel and is especially...Provides a tie-off point for tie-downs, rope, and bungee cordsMounts to cross bar C-Channel$18.00 - $20.70
- Rhino-Rack® Folding Ladder (RFL)Universal Folding Ladder by Rhino-Rack®. The Folding Ladder connects to the edge of your Mesh Platform or Mesh Basket whilst hanging off your tyre or door trim with a contact plate for added stability. The contact plate can be...Built tough and durableMade from steel with zinc plating with a powder coated finish to prevent rusting$179.10
- Rhino-Rack® High Lift Jack HolderUniversal High Lift Jack Holder by Rhino-Rack®. The High Lift Jack Holder is a great accessory that lets you carry your high lift jack safely and securely It mounts directly to the Rhino Heavy Duty Cross bar saving you precious...Built toughEasily mounted to your Rhino-Rack Heavy Duty or Vortex crossbars$44.10 - $53.10
- Rhino-Rack® Jerry Can HolderUniversal Jerry Can Holder by Rhino-Rack®. Additional lighting for off-roading, harsh weather, and trailer towing is great to have but usually requires dedicated light bars to install. But if you have a Rhino-Rack Alloy Tray on...Allows additional lighting to be installed on your vehicle using the Rhino-Rack Alloy Tray (light not included)Maximum light weight: 6.6 lbs.$99.00
- Rhino-Rack® Ladder PegsUniversal Ladder Pegs by Rhino-Rack®. The ladder pegs are designed to be tie off points and supports when carrying a ladder. The pegs have an eye bolt style head, to allow you to tie off load straps. It is designed to fit to Rhino...Feature an eye bolt style to allow easy tie offMounts to Rhino-Rack Heavy Duty square bars$19.80 - $23.40
- Rhino-Rack® Load HoldersUniversal Load Holders by Rhino-Rack®. When looking to secure your load of timber or a ladder on to bars, then the Load Holder is ideal. Sold as a set of two holders, they're made from strong ultra light material.Strong, yet ultra lightSold as a pair$23.40 - $26.10
- Rhino-Rack® Multi Purpose HolderUniversal Multi Purpose Holder by Rhino-Rack®. Made from strong glass reinforced nylon, the Rhino Multi Purpose Holder is the perfect addition when you need that extra bit of carrying capacity. The Holder is supplied as a pair.Perfect for carrying fishing poles or ski polesCan be used to carry one pair of skis$44.10
- Rhino-Rack® Platform Wheel CarriersUniversal Platform Wheel Carriers by Rhino-Rack®. When planning a trip off road, you should always carry a spare wheel. The spare wheel holder makes transporting a spare wheel simple. With its revolutionary design it will fit a...Easy to fit using a 1-piece clamping unitMade from a strong ultra-light material$197.10
- Rhino-Rack® Ratchet GrabUniversal Ratchet Grab by Rhino-Rack®. When needing to secure your load, an Ratchet Grab is the ideal part. By locating into the channel of a bar, the Stainless Steel ratchet grab comes with a 2 metre long black strap with high...Stainless steelComes with a 7 foot long black web strap$44.10
- Rhino-Rack® Shovel Holder (RSHB)Universal Shovel Holder by Rhino-Rack®. Don't worry about finding that space in your car to put the shovel. Shovels are dirty and can damage the inside of your car, so why risk it? Simply mount your shovel in our shovel holder...Easy to installTransport your shovel outside your vehicle$53.10
- Rhino-Rack® Spare Wheel Holder (RSWH)Universal Spare Wheel Holder by Rhino-Rack®. No longer will you need to find the space inside your car to fit a large, bulky wheel. Free up that space by securely mounting it to the top of your vehicle on our Pioneer Platforms,...Easy to installCreates extra room inside your vehicle for family and friends$88.20
- Rhino-Rack® Wheel Step (RWS)Universal Wheel Step by Rhino-Rack®. Made from strong and durable steel, the wheel step unfolds and hangs over your vehicle's wheel with a platform wide enough to comfortably stand with both feet whilst loading and unloading your...Easy to installFoldable for easy storage$80.10
- Rhino-Rack® Work Light BracketUniversal Work Light Bracket by Rhino-Rack®. Designed to fit into the channel of cross bars, the Light Bracket is able to hold most lights, and is ideal for working at night.Expertly crafted from premium materialsDesigned to match rigorous quality standards$26.10
- Warrior® Shovel Holder Brackets (841)Universal Shovel Holder Brackets by Warrior®, 2 per Pack. The original Safari Roof Rack is the perfect year-round roof top carrier for all of your gear, with a weight capacity of 400 lbs highway and 150 lbs off-road. Though a...Perfect Year Around Roof Top CarrierWeight Capacity Of 400 lbs. Highway$91.19
- Yakima® LoadStop BracketsLoadStop Brackets by Yakima®. Provide stable secure transport on your crossbars for ladders, lumber, canoe gunwales, or anything with a square corner with Yakima LoadStop Brackets. Made of rigid plastic for strong bracing, these...L-shaped brackets both support the load and prevent lateral movement with grippy ribbed surfacesIdeal for transporting ladders, lumber, canoes on the gunwales, or anything with a square corner$55.00
- Rhino-Rack® Paddle Board Wall Hanger (RWHPB)Universal Paddle Board Wall Hanger by Rhino-Rack®. The Paddle Board Wall Hanger allows you to mount your paddle board securely to the wall to save floor space. The wall hanger's load capacity is 30kg and can be mounted to suit most...Powdercoated for potential outdoor useComes with all the necessary parts to assemble and mount the product$99.00
- Rhino-Rack® Roller Bracket Kit for HD Cross Bars (RRBK)Universal Roller Bracket Kit for HD Cross Bars by Rhino-Rack®. The Roller Bracket Kit is used to attach the Rhino Alloy Rollers to a Rhino Heavy Duty bar. The kit consists of 2 plastic bushes, hardware and 2 metal brackets. The...Attaches the alloy roller to the heavy duty barCan be used as a replacement for the bracket on the alloy rollers$36.00
- Surco® Clamp AdaptersKia Sorento 2012, Clamp Adapters by Surco®. Set of 4. For factory racks with elevated rails. Clamps on to any factory elevated rail. Crossbars not included.$189.87
- Smittybilt® Defender Cargo NetUniversal Defender Cargo Net by Smittybilt®. Trucks and SUVs driven off-road put extreme demands on parts, much more than factory or ordinary aftermarket parts can handle. To make sure your rig can make it to the far ends of the...Over 55 years' experience manufacturing 4WD equipmentInnovative design and engineering$39.99
- Smittybilt® Defender Gas Can Carrier (D8007)Universal Defender Gas Can Carrier by Smittybilt®. Trucks and SUVs driven off-road put extreme demands on parts, much more than factory or ordinary aftermarket parts can handle. To make sure your rig can make it to the far ends of...Over 55 years' experience manufacturing 4WD equipmentInnovative design and engineering$62.99
- Smittybilt® Flat Roof Rack (45555)Universal Flat Roof Rack by Smittybilt®. This rugged roof basket will enable you to carry up to 150 lbs. of gear that won't fit or you don't want to carry inside your vehicle. Made of 16 gauge fully welded 1" round steel tubing and...150 lb. carrying capacity, with load evenly distributedIncreases vehicle cargo carrying capacity$399.99
- Warrior® 4 x 4 Hi-Lift Jack ™ BracketsUniversal 4 x 4 Hi-Lift Jack ™ Brackets by Warrior®, 2 per Pack, Powder Coated in a Durable Black. Warrior manufactures its parts in the USA to ensure they are of the highest quality possible. As part of Warrior's commitment to...Hi Lift Jack MountWindshield Washer Modifications Required$78.15 - $84.20
- C.R. Laurence® Wheel Step (SL493)Universal Wheel Step by C.R. Laurence®. The CRL Wheel Step makes it easier for you to reach windshields on large vehicles, such as pickups and SUV's. Simply unfold Wheel Step, hook it over the tire, and step up to work on the...Convenient Rack SystemMade of Black Plastic$120.90
- Keeper® 18" Surf Rack Pad (07720)18" Surf Rack Pad by Keeper®. 2 Pack. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind, this product by Keeper will last a...$33.57
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SASS theming breaks tab layout (4.1 Beta 2)
When generating CSS from SASS, the body of the tabs gets offset by 23px from the bottom of the tabbar. See screenshots of the themes.js app below (notice that in the second one the body appears detached from the tabs).
I tracked the problem down to the fact that some CSS classes are being generated in a different order than in the ext-all.css. Specifically, .x-docked and .x-tab-bar. The issue is that .x-tab-bar has sets the position to be relative while .x-docked set it to be absolute. When .x-tab-bar incorrectly appears first in the generated CSS, it takes priority over .x-docked and hence the absolute positioning of the body will be offset from the tabs instead of from the panel surrounding them.There are many ways to solve the issue. One is to make sure the classes get generated in the right order. Another is to have a more specific CSS selector for the tab body on which you apply the absolute positioning so order won't matter.
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A little extra research shows that the ordering issue only occurs when setting $include-default: false. The reason lies here in the _all.scss:
@else {
@if $include-default {
@include extjs-boundlist;
@include extjs-button;
@include extjs-btn-group;
@include extjs-datepicker;
@include extjs-colorpicker;
@include extjs-menu;
@include extjs-grid;
@include extjs-form;
@include extjs-form-field;
@include extjs-form-fieldset;
@include extjs-form-file;
@include extjs-form-checkboxfield;
@include extjs-form-checkboxgroup;
@include extjs-form-triggerfield;
@include extjs-form-htmleditor;
@include extjs-panel;
@include extjs-qtip;
@include extjs-slider;
@include extjs-progress;
@include extjs-toolbar;
@include extjs-window;
@include extjs-messagebox;
@include extjs-tabbar;
@include extjs-tab;
@include extjs-tree;
@include extjs-drawcomponent;
@include extjs-viewport;
@include extjs-dragdrop;
@include extjs-resizable;
@include extjs-splitter;
@include extjs-layout;
@include extjs-tool;
@include extjs-scroller;
@include extjs-html;
Then when specifically including files in your own scss file, they must occur after extjs-layout since importing 'ext4/default/all' includes extjs-layout.


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Beautiful Noordhoek Beach – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay
Noordhoek Beach is one of the most beautiful on our peninsula and a favourite with local surfers
Equestrians are also seen on the shores as there are numerous stables in the area
There are miles of white sand on which to run with your best friend
Noordhoek is the perfect place to celebrate a perfect day
Do you have images of Cape Town you'd like to share with us? We'd love you to join the Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group!
Images © chrisLgodden 2011
Win R10 000 in our Capture Summer Photography Competition!
Cape Town Tourism invites all photographers to enter the Capture Summer Photography Competition and stand in line to win R10 000, as well as some great experiences sponsored by Cape Town attractions such as Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Two Oceans Aquarium and CitySightseeing.
Submit your best images of people enjoying the Mother City to the Cape Town. Live it. Love it Flickr group and tag them "capturesummer2010" before February 15, 2011.
Please not that photos that do not include people will be disqualified.
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27 Mar 2007 6:02 AM #1
widget contest?
Hey, was just thinking it might be fun to have a widget contest of some sort to help increase the number of useful widgets without putting Jack in the loony bin.
There could be several categories like most useful widget, best coded etc etc. They don't have to be huge widgets, just small useful components like the combobox was. I'm usre there's plenty of things people could find.
Obviously we would want the submitted widgets to leverage the farmework as much as possible and to follow the design patterns used in the framework. What I mean is things should properly extend parent classes and so on as Jacks current widgets do.
Just an idea. Doing this could also help get people digging into the code more and to sprout more examples as people dive into different parts of the code to accomplish their widget.
27 Mar 2007 7:45 PM #2
I think this is a great idea. I am currently working on an UploadDialog which I will submit when I am done. Subclassing the already existing elements in Ext makes developing complex and/or application specific widgets so easy!
Here is a screenshot of the UploadDialog which is a subclass of LayoutDialog. All this in less than 200 lines? Very cool!
The form which appears in the southern region is customizable if you want more form fields. (Perhaps you need to record a Title in a text input and a Description in a textarea field.)
The control accepts 3 URLS
* one for getting the existing file list in a JSON format
* one for uploading a new file
* one for deleting an existing file
27 Mar 2007 7:55 PM #3
Sweet, would make a great addition/3rd party util. Great work.
27 Mar 2007 9:05 PM #4
This idea has been brought up before, and it's definitely a good idea. I would say let us get the 1.0 release out the door first and get the new website settled in, then we'll definitely look at the possibility of doing a contest. In the meantime, if you have a great widget idea cooking that just can't wait until then, please feel free to post it to the Examples forum .
28 Mar 2007 1:20 PM #5
A Carousel built using Ext would be cool....
29 Mar 2007 10:52 AM #6
hey, Stever. you're not from Prado, are you?
29 Mar 2007 11:16 AM #7
30 Mar 2007 9:32 AM #8
30 Mar 2007 10:22 AM #9Originally Posted by justheatingup
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Budget Chief Warns, Too Soon for Surplus
The White House budget director warned Congress today against spending budget surpluses that have not materialized, signaling battles ahead with Republicans who are already drafting plans for the money. And in the first hint of what the White House might do if surpluses accumulate, the official, Franklin D. Raines, showed little enthusiasm for broad tax cuts, a priority for many Republicans. Instead, Mr. Raines said he preferred reducing the national debt while increasing spending for public works, technology and modernizing the military.


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In conjunction with "It's a White County Christmas," the third annual White County Christmas Gift Show will be held from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday Nov. 24 at the White County Farm Bureau Building.
There will be gift selections available for women, children and men of all ages. Some of this year's vendors feature electric scented oil warmers, toys and collectables, team sports items, Christmas wreaths and decorations, specialty chocolates, home decor items, ladies jewelry, Fancy Boxes and Scentsy.
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Originally Posted by mayjunei never talked about multiple answers! I asked about is it okay to post one answer in multiple posts, like i did? I could have asked the same question in one post, but i took four posts from 10:19 to 10:21... Is that fine? If it is, then i can just keep posting like this and then don't warn me that i have been increasing my post count, and violating a rule...if not why no action?
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Other NFL players, coaches share Ray Lewis memories [Pictures]
Ray Lewis left a lasting impression on many in the NFL in his 17 seasons with the Ravens. Here are a few of their stories. -- Jeff Zrebiec, Aaron Wilson, Monique Jones and Peter Schmuck
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Science is a Dick: The 5 Most Evil Robots Ever Invented
Since Czech writer Karel Capek popularized the concept in 1921, humanity has had a charming and amiable relationship with the robot. We saw a future where helpful robots would do all the menial tasks humans would rather avoid. The only problem? Some people are just dicks, and they can build robots too.
#5. Bum Bot
What the Hell is That Thing?
Designed by bar owner Rufus Terrill, the Bum Bot was built to shoo transients and drug addicts off his property without exposing himself to danger. Terill was deeply concerned about the plight of his degenerating neighborhood, so he decided that the most logical idea was to slap some steel, plywood, old gym mats, a meat smoker, a walkie-talkie and spare parts from a 1997 Chevrolet into a fighting street robot--a feat of technological improvisation so ingenious that it makes MacGyver seem like an Amish stroke victim by comparison.
Though why such a creative inventor went with a dull name like the Bum Bot is beyond us. Why not load it with Peter Weller quotes and call it Hobocop? And that's just off the top of our heads!
Why It's a Dick Move
If you need it explained to you that inventing robots to harass transients is a dick move, you're probably strangling a drifter for cheap kicks as you read this. So, first off, way to multi-task!
Secondly, the field of terrorizing bums just does not need technological advancements. Winter and feral dogs have that shit pretty much covered. So if you're the kind of guy that sinks enough money and time into manufacturing a robot that fucks with hobos, smart odds are that you probably find fucking with hobos enjoyable.
We note that Terrill also mounted a camera on the robot, and streams video of its bum-fighting antics to the high definition television back in his bar. This is ostensibly to monitor its actions for safety reasons, but you can't help but to wonder if it's also so his patrons can laugh at the dramatically uneven bout between an armed robot and a drunken hobo.
#4. Robokiyu, Corpse-Eating Robot
What the Hell is That Thing?
Meet Robokiyu, a rescue robot commissioned by the Tokyo Fire Department. Robokiyu is meant to take over the dangerous task of rescuing people asphyxiated by smoke inhalation inside burning buildings. Japan's thinking, as always, is that if something's worth doing, it's worth building a giant, dangerous, steel automaton with hooked claws to do it instead (though made less intimidating by designing it to look like a retarded Transformer celebrating a touchdown).
Why It's a Dick Move
Well, officials were so impressed with Robokiyu's versatility in the many tests it's performed so far that they've branched it out into several other fields ... including corpse removal.
Now, handling the dead is a fairly tricky situation. Corpses need to be moved, handled, processed and disposed of. There's no arguing that, but seeing deceased loved ones taken away is an emotionally wrenching process. Often coroners have to walk the line between doing their job well, and treating the deceased with dignity and respect.
We can't imagine it helps the grieving process if, after finding your father collapsed on the floor, Emergency Service Workers arrive and send a perky little robot into your house to drag his corpse into its mouth. Try explaining to your already traumatized kids that death is a natural part of life while a giant Tonka truck is eating their grandpa in the living room.
Wait, it gets worse. They've also given it the job of moving the "dormant" peoples of Tokyo to safer locations. Dormant sounds like a nice, politically correct way of saying "passed out drunk," or maybe just "homeless."
If you need any more convincing that this robot is a dick, try drinking a few bottles of scotch next time you're in Shinjuku and then--after waking up in a cramped, cold, pitch-black robot stomach filled with corpses--you can get back to us about our "ridiculous fears of robot domination."
#3. Intelligent Surveillance & Security Guard Robot of Death
What the Hell is That Thing?
This is the Intelligent Surveillance & Security Guard Robot, an armed sentry 'bot by the Techwin division of Samsung. It was originally funded by the government of South Korea to guard the North Korean border, but it's now on sale to the general public at $200,000 a pop. That's a price that pretty much limits the market to rich, bored, thrill-seeking eccentrics, the exact demographic you want buying deadly military hardware.
The Guard is equipped with ultra-high definition cameras, infrared lenses, image/voice recognition software ... and a swivel-mounted K-3 machine gun. The robot can recognize and target intruders from over two miles away day or night, and can be programmed to either fire on unauthorized intruders perceived as threats, to require a password and only use deadly force if the incorrect answer is given, or possibly just to murder drifters going for the baited malt liquor you left in the alley behind your loft.
Why It's a Dick Move
The Guard is not remote controlled, it's fully automated, and while that's a neat technological feat--one that's increasingly sought after in our cute robot dogs and sex-bots--perhaps it shouldn't be handed over to death-dealing sniper bots.
Now that we think about it, wasn't there another robot back in the 1980s that was designed to serve these precise functions. It monitored the premises for intruders, recognized threats independently, used lethal force if the target didn't verbally comply--what was that called? Oh yeah, our good friend the ED-209.
As hard as we are on the ED-209, its performance was mostly positive, with only a 50 percent failure rate that turned human beings into meat pudding.
But of course, the ED-209 was a fictional villain, and we're sure the kind and responsible designers at Samsung would be very careful to avoid any and all similarities to a robot mostly famous for its tendency to murder everybody in the room when its recognition software fails, right?
Which brings up another sticking point, if there's one thing you really don't want your life depending on, it's the success rate of current generation voice recognition software. Although it can be argued that some of the most advanced software in this field is now rather successfully in use all across the board--from GPS systems to customer service phone lines--the main difference here is that when you try to pay your cellphone bill and the automated system says "I'm sorry, I didn't get that. Could you repeat it?" It doesn't shoot your body into salsa.


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Miss TDP Mary Sue Round 1 {Handdrawn} - 09-04-2010, 07:23 AM
While Miss TDP is still in the works, we have decided to do this contest as a taster to keep you amused til it goes up. Inspiration was taken from the Mary Sue pagaent and combined with an idea of mine to make this contest. All are welcome to enter, experienced dollers and newbies alike, as it's not necessarily skill at dolling that will win this contest. PM me for help, if needed.
What you need to do is to create the most sickly sweet, the most hideous, the most convincing Mary Sue you can possibly imagine. If you don't know what a Mary Sue is, read this: [x] Create a doll portraying your Mary Sue in all her glory, and a profile to show off the full extent of her Sueishness. There will be three rounds, and each round is worth ten points; five for the doll and five for the profile. These points will be awarded to each entry by the judges; myself and Silent_Wolf. The competitor with the most points at the end of competition will receive a doll made for them by one of the forum staff.
Name: Rowanna Mystick Angel Demetor.
Age: Fourteen; she's in fifth year tho cuz she was moved up a year due to being so clever.
Fandom: Harry Potter.
Appearence: Hair the colour of the sun shining on ripening wheat, eyes like limpid pools of sapphire, curves in all the right places. Rowanna's hair is so long that it reaches the floor. She is breathtakingly beautiful, and cuz of this, she has been allowed by the teachers at Hogwarts to wear her own clothes.
Personality: Rowanna is kind, good, helpful and friendly to everyone. Sadly, a lot of other girls are jealous of her beauty and make fun of her.
Powers/Skills: Rowanna is half angel so she has all the powers of an angel. Her wings are invisible, and she can hide her halo if she has to. She is an excellent Quidditch player, and is the top of her class.
Bio: Rowanna is an exchange student from America. She was so clever that she was immediately moved up from fourth year to fifth year. She was sorted into Gryffindor. Rowanna is currently dating both Draco Malfoy and Harry Potter, who regularly fight over her in both class and outside of class. She is on the Quidditch team, as captain; Oliver Wood was so blinded by her beauty that he insisted that she take his place as captain of the team and also as Keeper. Her best friend is Hermione, and Rowanna's even cleverer than her and regularly helps Hermione with her homework. Her main enemy is Cho Chang, who is jealous of Rowanna's beauty and cleverness.
General Competition Rules.
1. Character. When entering, you need to enter with one character and stay with it the entire time. This means that your dolls hair and skin colour must remain the same throughout, unless otherwise stated in the round theme.
2. Base. You must use the same base set throughout, so pick one with a variety of poses. This base should also be medium in size for handdrawn dollers (comparable in size to the "Moe" bases here: DHF : Doll on the Hill Factory). Dollmaker users should use the shuni style base.
3. Theft. No stealing the work of another. This applies to both handdrawn and dollmaker participants, so do not submit a doll that someone else made or, for handdrawn dollers, mix and match pieces of completed dolls that are not your own. All work should be original and failure to comply will result in disqualification.
4. Props. Props and backgrounds are encouraged, but should not be massive. We will ask too large of entries to reduce their size, so be reasonable.
5. Transparency. We ask that all dolls have transparent background and is a GIF file. If you dont know how to do this, see the following thread: How to Make Backgrounds Transparent
6. Forbidden. Sexually explicit, nudity or overly bloody dolls are forbidden. Entering one could result in disqualification. Also, animation and glitter is not allowed as it creates an unequal field for those who can't animate.
7. Theme. Every doll should relate to the theme. While we encourage creativity, failure to keep with the theme can get you eliminated automatically that round.
8. Judges. No one is allowed to use friendship or promises to sway a judges decision. Threats, bribery, and attempts to interfere or discover the judges decisions in anyway will result in disqualification. Arguing with the judges can result in an automatic elimination.
9. Competing. You can only submit one entry for each competition, so choose wisely.
10. Entries. You may enter both competitions if you wish. Make sure, however, that you do not enter the same profile for both competitions; it must be different.
Each entry must consist of a doll, to represent the Mary Sue, and a filled out character profile/drabble, as in the example. Please choose one fandom (for example, Harry Potter) or crossover, and stick with that throughout the entire competition. I would advise you to not go for an obscure fandom, as doing so will make it difficult for the judges to fully judge your entry. In any case, the Mary Sue will be more powerful if everyone is aware what canon she's destroying. The Sue used in the example is a Sparklypoo Sue but you can use any kind; Gothic, Warrior, Tragic, Vampire etc. Be creative!
Round 1: Introducing The Mary Sue.
This round is for introducing your Mary Sue to us all, and showing us exactly what she's made of, whether it be sugar and spice and all things nice, or alternatively, rebellion and darkness and all things nasty.
Name: This is the name of your Mary Sue. Sues tend to have flowery names, with far too many middle names and sometimes names that describe their appearence.
Age: The Sue can be any age; she is often the most accomplished at a very young age in her chosen field.
Fandom: The fandom you have chosen. Crossovers are most definitely allowed; please list all concerned.
Appearence: The Mary Sue's appearence is the most important part. Be creative in describing her, use purple prose and flowery description.
Personality: Not as important as her appearance, but remember that Mary Sue has no faults to speak of.
Powers/Skills: Mary Sue may not have supernatural powers; if your Sue does not, then list any skills she might have.
Bio: This is where you introduce your Mary Sue to us and tell us about her back story.
Please submit all Handdrawn entries here. The end date is September 25th, tho in case of emergency (for example, illness, holidays), PM me and I will grant you an extention.
Good luck!
Base: Star Girl
Name: Emerald Silverheart Demeter Ravenwing Voldermort
Age: 15 years old, however she often appears older due to her stunning looks and killer wardrobe.
Fandom: Harry Potter
Appearence: Emerald's hair is as black as the velvet midnight sky, her eyes are as silver like the moon on a Winters night. She is half Japanese and she wears stunning clothes, particularly favouring green, skintight items, which compliment her silky black hair and slinky cat like figure. There are no words in the current Oxford dictionary that I could find to express Emerald's beauty or sense of fashion. None of the teachers at Hogwart's argue with her when she wears casual clothes instead of uniform because of how icy cool she is.
Personality: Emerald is the ice queen of Hogwarts, she's rebellious full of atttitude and is extremely popular amonst the students. She never does anything that's not cool and although she doesn't really care about her grades she is still extremely smart and scores well. Emerald like anyone else has major faults, well one to be exact...lots of other girls are jealous of her beauty, intelligence and careless popularity. She is of course a member of Slytherin and a pure blood.
Powers/Skills: Emerald is the daughter of Voldermort, hence she is the most powerful student at Hogwarts, even more so than Harry Potter and most of the teachers. She is very fast due to her cat lke features that I mentioned before so she is better than all of the boys (and girls) at Quidditch as well.
One last skill, her appearance is never hindered in battle, she never sustains injuries or tears to her clothes and her hair is never mussed (anyone seen disney's Aladin?)
Bio: Emerlad is Voldermort's only daughter and was forced to make a terrible decision when she first entered Hogwarts, she had to decide between good and evil. She rebelled against her father and faced him in one final countdown which would save Hogwarts and all the students but also meant she would have to risk her own life. She was the school's only hope. She managed to defeat Voldermort forever, a feat that Harry never acomplished and saved the school. She is well known to be extremely powerful and all of the other students and teacher look up to her and respect her, except for those who are jealous of her. She is dating Draco Malfoy, who has had a massive crush in her ever since she arrived. She has saved the school several other times since then, always returning without a scratch.
Phew, that was a lot of fun, everybody watch out for Emerald Silverheart Demeter Ravenwing Voldermort and I may haunt any possible Harry Potter rps you come up with xD
Hopefully it's sueish enough...if not just say the word and I will re appear to edit
(you probably don't want me to edit it to further sueish perfection, you may not have enough paper bags in your supply :3)
Anyways, I'm off and away now, good luck everyone ^.^
Doll: 6/10. Profile: 5/10.
Doll Critique:
I really like the colors; they're very Slytherin, and I wonder if you planned that on purpose or by her name because it definitely has a I'M A SLYTHERIN! stamped all over it. Though, there really is nothing that says "Ooo lookit me I'm a Sue;" if we were to look at her without the profile below, we wouldn't know what a strange, vile creature she was on the inside.
Also, there's something about her hair that's just bothering me. It looks a little weird; blocky, in a sense.
Profile Critique:
Fabulously long name, but she's the stereotypical B*tchiwitch Sue. She also (stereotypially) defeats Voldemort, her father, but she could Cannonraep the story more by dating someone other than Malfoy. I have to admit, I'm particularly enjoying how you say she's pureblood when Voldemort himself was halfblood. XD
I like her "Perfect Appearance" ability; I've never seen that being outright described in a Sue.
Doll Critique:
I love the Slytherin Sue; especially how she automatically wears black and green, and of course her hilarious lack of a uniform, so common in Harry Potter Sues. Her hair looks strangely shaded; and she could have more accessories to completely hammer the Sueishness home.
Profile Critique:
The long name is lol, seriously. I agree with my fellow judge that the profile isn't very original; she could for example be flouting her house and dating a Gryffindor, or even a muggle. Her power to remain perfect while fighting is a nice touch.
Base- http://www.pinkland.net/fairy.htm
Tree Tutorial- Pix paradise
I finally got to finish this entry, I tried very hard to draw a simple doll but I just couldnt and anyway try making an Elvish princess simple.... I am sorry for the long drawn out Bio but Xylia is quite a complicated character, I found it very hard to simplify it.
Name-Xylia Maurelle Luella Fluer Lanthine Emerenta
Age-17 almost 18
Fandom-The Lord of the Rings(Tolkein)
Appearance-Flowing Blood red hair that glistens in the moonlight, Xylias hair is her crowning glory, a never-ending cascade of snake like coils, she has two different coloured eyes, her right eye is green, a bright vivid representation of a perfect emerald. Her left eye is as grey as a stormy tempest everlasting. Blessed with unimaginable raw beauty that is stark and impressive, any who dare drink her beauty will surely fall under her bewitching spell.
Although she loves her lavish elegant finery, she loves nothing more then to put on her leathers during the day, her finely crafted battle gear is made, ready and lays in wait.
Personality- Xylia is a quite soul who prefers her own company, she is looked upon as an outsider to many, she would do anything for anyone that shows her kindness, but do her wrong and you will feel her scorn forever, she spends many hours alone but does enjoy the company of her animal friends who are a very beneficial asset to her.
Powers & Skills-Xylias grey eye is powerfully magical, it is All Seeing It has the power of the Elements When threatened Xylia is able to summon Powerful Fire, Earth, Air & Water Elementals to help her, she can also see for great distances which is very handy as she is extremely skilled with her ornate magical long bow.
Xylias friendship with the Forest & animal kingdom has given her the opportunity to study behaviours which in turn has taught her forestry & communication with her fellow animal friends.
Xylia was born in Caras Galadon the beautiful city of trees within the heart of Lothlorien, She is a twin to her sister lady Galadriel, born 7 minutes earlier she was the elder of the two, all was not as it seemed as Xylia was born with an abnormality, She has 2 different coloured eyes & is mute. Legend has it that any who is born with the evil eye & no tongue is a curse to all and therefore will be shunned from all Elven existence.
Sent away to be raised by the old witch in the forest, she grew to be a fine young woman albeit with a very dark personality she loved nothing more then to spend her days in the forest Learning many skills sign language, Forestry, Long bow, animal communication, and nature magic, her eye became the main study focus for what she has in store for all of the people that betrayed her.
Revenge is always is always on her mind and is the prime motivation to learn as many skills as possible, she will never forget the hurtful betrayal of her own kind and vows to get her revenge. Vengence will be hers.
Lady Galadriel her twin also became a beautiful woman and it did come to pass that Galadriel took heir to the throne and therefore started her rein in Lothlorien, being the elder of the two Xylia was destined to claim the title as Queen of the Elves, feeling once again betrayed Xylia started devising her plans to reclaim her rightful throne, so every month when the moon is full she sits at the edge of the old forest on the old gnarled tree as she has been doing for the last 10 years and waits, watches and listens the council meetings held by the Elders, on this tree is where she learns everything she needs to know of Lothlorien & the plans for it's future
Xylia vows she will be Queen, and will rule this god forsken land that she once called home.
Doll: 7/10. Profile 8/10.
Doll Critique:
Definitely not your stereotypical looking elf; I can definitely feel some Mary Sue vibes coming from her mismatched eyes alone. Not to mention her.. wardrobe is rather eccentric for a woodland elf (as demonstrated by the tree on w hich she has reposed). My only problem is that the background isn't as well shaded as she is; and the blue background sky has washed out some of the color in her hair. I had to lean in to see the shading properly. However, the shading on the dress itself is fabulous and the pattern on the skirt is divinely pretty.
Profile critique:
Now see, this is Mary Sue. So much Sue. Though I noticed that Emerenta ( or anything that sounds like Emerald) is a recurring theme with Mary Sues... Hm. Anyway, I love the last sentence of her appearance: She loves finery but certainly prefers leather.
Her personality is unfortunately very typical of Sues altogether; heart of gold to those who are kind, etc.
Powers: Eh, not to thrilled with her powers. She's an elf, powers like that are expected in a Sue, and her See For Great Distances power is something all elves have (remember Legolas and his Longsight?
Biography: Oooo, seven minutes (is she the seventh daughter of a seventh daughter, by any chance?) And the tabooness of her odd appearance being shun-worthy is usual.
Her desire for revenge certainly seems to fit with her personality but also kind of crosses against it, because it says she's kind but scornful and yet Galadriel isn't the one who shunned her.
Ah, well, who am I to question the wrath of Sues?
Doll Critique:
A very original elf Sue this; it's far more common to have an elfin Sue clad in a white dress, a bow and arrow by her side. I'm glad that you sheered away from the stereotype in this contest. I agree about the background; a paler one, so that the doll stands out better, would have been more effective. I love the shading, and the hair is beautifully done.
Profile Critique:
Incredibly Sueish with tons of purple prose and unnecessary detail, this is a very praiseworthy effort. I particularly like the way that your Sue is shunned by the other elves so therefore desires revenge. Her powers could be a little more outrageous; Longsight is common among elves. Perhaps controlling the weather or something more outlandish would fit better? All in all, a hilariously hideous Sue profile.
Av/Sig set: Lovely Lovie's Blends
Bases will be from Chocotini on deviantART
(Sorry for the low quality, I'm working on it. :/)
Name: Violette Glitter Rose Sugar Juliet Isabelle Snow.
Age: 15.
Fandom: The Hunger Games Triliogy
Appearance: Violette has pale white skin, soft as a baby's skin, and looking like the skin of a porcelien doll. She has blonde hair as white as a the clouds and more volumous than anyone else's hair in Panem. Her eyes are light green, the color of the grass in summer, and are the most beautiful naturally colored eyes anyone had ever seen. She is short for her age, but everyone adores her so much, they bend their knees so they are the same height as her. She is quite bodacious for how thin her waist is, and for how little she eats. She has glitter tattoos on her left cheek, sprialing outwards to the rest of her face, the glitter bringing out the flecks of other color in her.
Personality: Violette is nice and pleasnet to everyone she meets, even if they are compeltely mean and jealous of her. She is the top of her class, and has a GPA of 5.39. She is the most poular girl at school due to her charasma and charm, and she loves to hang out with people. She is quite the opposite of a typical blonde, and is very nice, smart, and amazing.
Powers/Skills: Expertly can play the piano, as well as sing, design clothes, and model.
Bio: Violette is the daughter of President Snow, who is the President of the Capitol and all 12 districts of Panem. She gets whatever she wants, because she is so charming, and because she is the president's daughter. So when she siad she wanted to be put into the 73rd Hunger Games, everyone was suprised. Violette was put in, and was the first tribute from the Capitol, and the first Victor of the Capitol. She had special privleges inside the arena, as her father specifically told the gamemakers to make sure she won, but Violette doesn't know that.
Doll: 4/10. Profile: 5/10.
Doll Critique:
The background is severely at odds with the doll. For one, I'm almost positive you took the background from a Final Fantasy game, but I'm not sure. Also, the doll itself is very plain and the only defining feature is the heart on her cheek, and even that isn't very obvious.
Profile Critique:
Glitter Rose Sugar. That sounds appetizing. Hm. I want something sweet now.
I'll admit that reading your profile was interesting, but what makes your Sue super special in comparison to the others? What makes her OHSOSPESHUL? All she has going for her is that she's the daughter of the President.
Doll Critique:
While the doll is pleasant enough, there just isn't anything to mark her out as a Mary Sue. There are no annointments such as jewelry or outlandish clothes, so the Sueishness isn't apparent. The background is too large and almost swamps the doll. I'm also not overly keen on the pallette for the dress.
Profile Critique:
A sickly sweet name that makes one want to vomit; yeah, that screams Sue alright. XD However, the profile is very short and there isn't really anything that marks this Sue apart from the characters of your chosen canon. She's more of a thin character than a Sue; there needs to be a lot more description and perhaps some purple prose.
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Name: Beverly "Blaise" Johanna Michaels.
Age: 17
Fandom: Pokemon
Appearance: Blaise has fiery, luscious, vivid, shoulder-length red hair and incredibly bright and cold blue eyes. She has a scar on one side of her face, but she is still the most beautiful girl in all of the poke-universe. She is a stunning and proportional hourglass shape with gorgeous long legs. She has a birthmark on her arm in the shape of a dragon wrapped around her whole arm. She was only average looking until she hit puberty, then she became a beautiful swan. She doesn't like wearing pinks or yellows, only darker colours. She's a mix of goth/punk/skater styles. She doesn't work out, but her body is the envy of most women.
Personality: Blaise is very independant, because her parents were murdered and she grew up in foster care. She's honest and loyal. Everyone loves her, even is she doesn't like them. She's a very hard worker, even though everything seems to come naturally to her. She's also very outgoing, intellectual, and passionate.
Powers/Skills: Blaise is the best pokemon trainer out there, and is the current Pokemon Champion. She has never been beaten in a match. She used to be the Fire Gym Leader when she was 13-16, but since no one can beat her, no one ever got the flame badge. She can also talk to pokemon telepathically, and is the only person ever known to have this power.
Bio: Blaise's parents were murdered when she was a little girl. She never had anyone to depend on, and grew up in foster care. This made her a very strong and independant person. She never spent more than a couple months with any family, because she thought they were all too boring. She started raising her Charmander when she was 10. Professor Oak thought that she was incredibly skilled for her age. She has almost completed her pokedex, and is the best trainer of all time in the poke-universe.
Doll: 8/10. Profile: 4/10.
Doll Critique:
The shading is superb, but the biggest problem with me is all the random weird tears in her jeans. That, and her hair looks rather chunky as well. She also has no real defining Sue features.
Profile Critique:
Hate to say it, but entirely unoriginal; that sounds weird, since she's a Sue and all, but I can probably name several instances of a similar character off the top of my head. Plus, her name is too normal and is probably the shortest on here. We've also got a similar character in the other half of this competition and there are painful similarties between the two; and yours was posted after that one.
It doesn't look like you tried very hard with her profile, with the exception that she never works out and still has a number 10 figure and that she's been a gym leader since 13. Raising a charmander at age 10 isn't all that impressive; if memory serves, Ash Ketchum started raising his Pikachu at age ten as well.
Doll Critique:
I like this doll a lot; the clothes are very well shaded and she appears to have a very supercilious look in her eyes, as though she's thinking on her superiority to others. However, the background clashes with the Sue's hair a bit.
Profile Critique:
Not very original; in the Dollmaker thread, there was a Pokesue entered beforehand and yours isn't really very much different. The name isn't flowery enough and could well do for an original character; this isn't what we're looking for in this competition. The Sue also could do with a few more Sueish tendencies and powers to make her more vomit inducing.
Name: Princess Joyce Bridget Helen Fairway
Age: 15
Fandom: Shrek
Appearance: The Princess Joyce Bridget Helen Fairway was born with two brothers as a cute little ogress with pea-green skin and a button nose. But when Joyce found that she could take human form, she preferred it infinitely to that of her slightly heavyset ogress form. Joyce defines the word stunning; she has a slim waist, but yet she still has great curves that make her look womanly even at the age of fifteen. She has cute, small, delicate feet that put the perfect Cinderella to shame, and her nails are never chipped or dirty. Her hair changes depending upon light; when under the light of the sun, it is a living flame, her hair a conflagration or reds and golds. At night or when indoors, her hair appears to be a rich, chocolate brown. Her hair is straight, soft, shiny, and she just loves to comb through it with her fingers and put it up in two long pigtails. Joyces face is heart-shaped, with a delicate pointed shin and cute but small eyebrows. Her nose is button-like, her lips a perfect pink cupids bow shape, her eyes large, round, innocent, and sky blue in color. Joyce, however, is completely unaware of her own beauty, and doesnt even notice the effect she has on men.
Personality: Joyce is always and ever the graceful, kind sort of girl; shes always helping others, always making sure everyone is helped first. Joyces favorite things to do include singing, dancing, and painting. She hates using violence, but, if backed into a corner, she will defend herself. One of her flaws is that she is totally naïve and unsuspecting; she really is to nice for her own good, and people take advantage of her. Joyce always forgives, and always gives second chances. Her favorite color is purple.
Powers/Skills: Joyce has the ability to take both human and ogre form. This is a leftover remnant from Fionas own spell, passed down to her daughter. Joyces singing voice is so lovely she can actually put people in a trance when she sings. She has often done this by mistake, when she thought she was alone and singing to herself. She also dances with an almost unearthly grace, and can paint scenes so real they seem to be three-dimensional and come right off the canvas. Joyce was also trained by her mother in self defense, but she loathes to use this training, for she hates any and all violence.
Bio: This Joyce was born one of three, the only daughter in a set of triplets. She grew up humbly in the swamp with her parents Shrek and Fiona. Since Shrek has no surname to speak of, Joyce took on Fionas family surname of Fairway (side note: it goes with the countrys name of Far Far Away, as Fiona doesnt seem to have a family name, either). Joyces brothers love her and are protective of her, but they often pick on her for being too humanlike and having the ability to take human form. One day, her brothers took this teasing too far, and Joyces heart was broken; she had no choice but to run away from home to find where she truly belongs. Her brothers were, of course, immediately sorry for what theyd done, but poor Joyce didnt know that, and they had come to apologize too late; shed left for her own adventures and to find her own True Love, just as her parents had had their own adventures and met each other.
Doll: 9/10. Profile: 9/10.
Doll Critique:
Her hair is super, super shiny; major Sue quality there. If I didn't know better, I'd say you tooled it because that's how smooth it is! And on top of that, her eyes are a very unnatural blue (which is funny because I think her ogre baby self had green eyes), she's WINKING at us, and is definitely the most animated looking without actually being an animated doll. She's also wearing a gold necklace even though the dress she wears looks like one of a peasant.
Profile Critique:
I've never seen a Shrek Mary Sue before! Definite points for you there. On top of that, she's clearly able to be better than her brothers; and has tinier feet than even Cinderella? How's that for one-upping an existing, popular Sue! The description of her hair is also accurate for a Sue; Sues usually have color-changing eyes, but you gave her color-changing HAIR! More points.
Personality wise, I love the pointless addition of her favorite color. I had NO idea that was her favorite color.
Powers: A-haaa, she's a momma's girl. And is a pacifist to an extreme apparently.
Made-up last names, ahoy! And aw, her brothers made fun of her. And she's going out to find Twoo Wuv. So Sue.
Doll Critique:
I love, love, LOVE the hair on this doll. It's just so super shiny and silky looking! Definitely Sue. Her eyes are far too blue to be normal and the shading is fantastic. I love all the little extras like the detailing on her top.
Profile Critique:
This Sue gets points for originality simply for being a Shrek Sue, which is a rarity among Sues that I've seen, anyway. Of course the Sue has a human form as well as an ogress form, ensuring that she be breathtakingly beautiful. I love the way that her brothers tease her, and how she hates violence. She is too good to be true, and incredibly sickly sweet. Her powers are very Sue, and I love the part about her inheriting Fiona's spell.
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