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This is so cool. Took Wacom enough years to make an updated version.

I first want to say thank you to everyone who wished me a happy birthday. I’m 30 now, going to be an old man. I really didn’t plan on doing anything this year. But I did have a goal for the next year. I want to obtain a wacom tablet monitor by then. Since my age has gone to the next level. I want to be able to create art at the next level. I’ve already got some money saved up for this. Any help getting me there will be super. A buck or two would be good.

After spending some wasted hours on youtube, I stumbled onto some awesome homemade transformers costumes. My son saw it and obviously thought it was cool. He is lucky I loved it too and I thought to challenge myself by making our own.

The hardest part was trying to plan out how big make the costume. I seen too many costume where the child could barely walk. Their costume looke more like a transforming dwarf robot. Then some cosutmes were too small and the person looked like a turtle. Luckily I found some perfect boxes at work and here we go.

Stage 1: Cutup up boxes and create car cover.

This part was the slowest part of the whole process. It was scary deciding how big or small to make the costume. I had to make sure that the wearer was big enough to fit. I found some great handles that came in some monitor boxes from work. I just reversed them so that the handles are seen on the inside. That way the gauntlets will be easy to put on and take off. The feet still aren’t worked out completely. I was still having a difficult time figuring out how it can be worn without wearing out the bottom cardboard. So I thought to cut out some wooden panels at the exact height and width of the rear panels and attached with glue. I took some cardboard scraps and layed them on the inside, then stapling with heavy duty staples to the board. That way the original cardboard isn’t supporting the weight of the costume.

Stage 2: Primer and base yellow paint.

This is self explanatory.

Stage 3: Test wearability and design decals.

This was the fun part. I spent many hours on Google Images and researched the BumbleBee transformed mode. The Camaro is an awesome car by the way. I enjoyed studying it. First I measured every dimension of this costume, sides, tops and bottoms. I took that info and created a vector template with Adobe Illustraor. Using my previous photos I manipulated the decals onto the photo. That way I was sure of the design before it went to print.

The decals were printed and then with some time and effort, I was able to get the decals on perfectly.

Stage 4: TRICK OR TREAT!

It is done. With a weeks time we can finally show the finished costume. We gave the suit it’s first real test run and it passed with flying colors.The main goal was to get the car mode to look slick like in the movie. The robot mode had to blend with the store bought outfit underneath. Choosing to use the actual hands and feet for the bottom of the boxes worked perfectly.

It’s early Halloween morning and we are ready for the big night! My son was good enough to let me post these images and video online. He is also brave enough to enter into a costume contest this year. We hope to win! That would be icing on the cake.

Final Video:

BUMBLEBEE! Transform and ROLL OUT!

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Barry Allen is back and faster than ever! He is such a cool character. He is the fastest man alive and yet he is always late because he slows down for the little people. He gets to know the people he runs across and always spends extra time at a crime scene to make sure justice is served.

Him being back in comics has made me want to pick up a pencil. Hope you all like it.

GO BARRY!!!

EDIT: 9/25/09

Here is an updated watercolor version. I’m pretty happy with it knowing it’s my second water color EVER! YAY!

Find your product

First of all, you’ll need to log into your ProStores Store Administraor. Click on the Product link located on the left column. Browse through your catalog and open up the product that you want to edit. Once you find the product you can click the UPDATE button.

Edit Images Section

After you click on the UPDATE button you will notice that each of the product sections are editable. Open up the images section.

Remove the current Search Result Image.  One you can see that it is gone, click on the ADD NEW IMAGE button for the Search Results Image section.

Browsing Your Computer

A small pop window will appear. Hear you are going to click on the BROWSE button that is available.

Find Your Image

Simply find the image that you want to use for your product thumbnail. Click on the image that you want and then click on the OPEN button.

Upload Your New Image

After you click on the open button, you will notice that the browse bar will show some text indicating that you have successfully chosen an image to upload. After this is done, click on the SAVE button.

Product Detail Image

We are not going to use the Product Detail Image section. If you see an image here, click the REMOVE THIS IMAGE link located below the image preview.

Detail Image Cleared

Once it is cleared you will notice the thumbnail is now gone and the field is also empty. When you’re done with this step, go ahead and save all your edits. It’s always good practice to save your work once in awhile. You are not done with editing the product yet. So do not close this window.

Getting Ready To FTP

First thing we are going to do is to make sure that we have our images ready for our Details page and the image that will zoom out.

I made two images:

1. art_gal_des_lrg.jpg    (Zoom Image: This image can be as large as you want. Just make sure the filesize is not over 500mb. )
2. art_gal_des_med.jpg      (Details Page Image: The maximum width should not go over 300 px. The height can fluctuate if needed. )

The image being used in this example is a vertical rectangle. If you were using something that was more of a horizontal rectangle, the DETAILS PAGE image width still cannot go over 300 px. Try not to leave any spaces in your filenames. Use _ underscores or – hyphens if you want to visually seperate words.

Open Fire FTP

In your firefox browser, go to the TOOLS menu and open Fire FTP. Log into your FTP account.

The left side of Fire FTP shows your computer. Find your two new images that we just discussed above on your computer.

The right side shows your server.Click on the “Store” folder and then click on the “Catalog” folder. PLEASE DO NOT NAVIGATE ANYWHERE ELSE. Be very careful when you are on your server.

Transfer Your Files

There are two ways to transfer your files.

1. Select the two files. Then click on the arrow circled in red. Notice that the arrow points to your server meaning that the files will be transfered to the right side.
2. Or, you can click and drag the files over to the server side. The green arrow illustrates you dragging your mouse to the server side then releasing your mouse to start the transfer.

I suggest using the first method. It’s easier. The bottom of your Fire FTP program will let you know when the transfer is complete.

Edit the Long Description

Go back into your product editor and copy and past this code into your Long Description section.

<a href=”http://www.enhancingyourhabitat.com/catalog/filename_lrg.jpg”><img alt=”" src=”http://www.enhancingyourhabitat.com/catalog/filename_med.jpg” /></a><br /><br />Description:<br />
<ul>
<li>Bullet 1</li>
<li>Bullet 2</li>
</ul>
Another paragraph can continue here.

All you need to do is change the filename_med.jpg and filename_lrg.jpg text to your actual filenames that were uploaded. In this tutorial I changed them to art_gal_des_lrg.jpg   &  art_gal_des_med.jpg  .

Edit Your Description Text

I have started your description text with generic info. You can edit this text however you want using the basic tools in Prostores.

View Your Product

And we are done. View your info and make sure that are appearing properly.

Test the Zoom Feature

Click on your image to text your zoom feature. That is it, your are done. The first time is the worst but it will get easier.

SUGGESTIONS AND TIPS:

I would create all my medium and large images first

Then I would ftp all my images to the website server.

When I edit my products all I need to do now is make new thumbnails and paste the generic text above into my Long Description field.

Facebook’s Farm Town is the type of game that has so many different pieces to it, that you can get lost in playing it for hours. Often times we want to buy extra items for our farm, or plant better crops but they are out of our reach because we need to raise our Farm Town level. But just how much experience do you need to get the next Farm Town level? Check out this nice chart of levels and experience points:

Farm Town Chart of Levels

Farm Town Level 1 – Getting Started
Farm Town Level 2 – 20 Experience – Just Moved In
Farm Town Level 3 – 50 Experience – Learning the Ropes
Farm Town Level 4 – 100 Experience – Apprentice – Buy Strawberry seeds / send gift pear trees
Farm Town Level 5 – 250 Experience – Farmer – Buy Small House / Buy Cart / send gift Dogs
Farm Town Level 6 – 500 Experience – Adept – Buy Cart with Barrels / Buy Wheat seeds / send gift Banana trees
Farm Town Level 7 – 750 Experience – Promising Farmer – Buy Water Well / send gift Pigs
Farm Town Level 8 – 1,000 Experience – Green Thumb – Buy Dirt Path / Buy Sunflower seeds / send gift Plum trees
Farm Town Level 9 – 1,500 Experience – Popular Farmer – Buy Silo / send gift Cows
Farm Town Level 10 – 2,000 Experience – Superb Farmer – Buy Stacked Crates / Buy Coffee seeds / send gift Peach trees
Farm Town Level 11 – 2,500 Experience – Talented Farmer – Buy Windmill / send gift Horses
Farm Town Level 12 – 3,000 Experience – Talk of the Town – Buy Table with Stools / Send gift Cherry trees
Farm Town Level 13 – 3,500 Experience – Distinguished Farmer – Send gift Bunny
Farm Town Level 14 – 4,000 Experience – Specialist – Buy Barb Wire Fence / Send gift Mango trees
Farm Town Level 15 – 4,500 Experience – Inspiring Farmer – Buy Barn / upgrade to 14×14 * farm unlocks / Send gift Cat
Farm Town Level 16 – 5,000 Experience – VIP – Send gift Coconut Tree
Farm Town Level 17 – 6,000 Experience – High Achiever – Buy Small Pond / Upgrade to 16×16 * farm unlocks / Send gift Donkey
Farm Town Level 18 – 7,000 Experience – Master Farmer – Buy Farm House / Send gift Palm trees
Farm Town Level 19 – 8,000 Experience – Influential Farmer – Buy Squirrels / upgrade to 18×18 * farm unlocks
Farm Town Level 20 – 9,000 Experience – Expert Farmer – Buy Hedge
Farm Town Level 21 – 10,000 Experience – Eminent Farmer – Buy Wood Shed / Buy Brown Dog / upgrade to 20×20 * farm unlocks
Farm Town Level 22 – 11,000 Experience – Mighty Farmer
Farm Town Level 23 – 12,500 Experience – Gifted Farmer – Buy Fruit Stand / Buy Llamas / upgrade to 22×22 * farm unlocks
Farm Town Level 24 – 15,000 Experience – Green Ace – Buy Stone Fence
Farm Town Level 25 – 20,000 Experience – Acclaimed Farmer – Upgrade to 24×24 * farm unlocks
Farm Town Level 26 – 25,000 Experience – Just Brilliant – Buy Tent
Farm Town Level 27 – 35,000 Experience – Extraordinary Farmer
Farm Town Level 28 – 45,000 Experience – Virtuoso – Buy Big Pond
Farm Town Level 29 – 55,000 Experience – Green Prodigy
Farm Town Level 30 – 70,000 Experience – Awe Inspiring – Buy Greenhouse
Farm Town Level 31 – 85,000 Experience – Force of Nature
Farm Town Level 32 – 100,000 Experience – Green Genius – Buy Stone Path
Farm Town Level 33 – 120,000 Experience – Tycoon
Farm Town Level 34 – 150,000 exp points – Green Wizard – Buy Mansion

While you have been playing Farm Town, you may have noticed that you gain experience points for doing various things in the game. This is partially done by planting the best crops on your farm, but can also be achieved when you buy items for your farm.

As a general rule, you get more experience points by purchasing more expensive items – but this is not always the case. If you are trying to balance aesthetics of your farm with your desire to get more experience and level up, take a look at these ratios. One possible idea you can also incorporate is purchasing items with a high ratio of experience points per dollar, and then selling them back to the store.

You won’t get very much money back by doing this, but it might be an option if you want to power level and just want the experience points.

Other Items

• Hay Bale – $50 – 5 Experience
• Wood Pile – $100 – 5 Experience
• Barrel – $100 – 5 Experience
• Crate – $100 – 5 Experience
• Scarecrow – $200 – 5 Experience
• Stool – $100 – 5 Experience
• Cart – $1,000 – 13 Experience
• Cart with Barrels – $1,500 – 18 Experience
• Waterwell – $20,000 – 203 Experience
• Grill – $500 – 8 Experience
• Stacked Crates – $300 – 6 Experience
• Mailbox – $150 – 5 Experience
• Table with Stools – $700 – 10 Experience
• Lawn Mower – $1,500 – 18 Experience
• Wheelbarrow – $500 – 8 Experience
• Bench – $250 – 6 Experience
• Dog House – $3,000 – 33 Experience
• Patio Table – $2,000 – 23 Experience

Fences

• Fence – $250 – 6 Experience
• Fence Closed Gate – $750 – 11 Experience
• Fence Open Gate – $750 – 11 Experience
•  Barb Wire Fence – $250 – 6 Experience
• Barb Wire Closed Gate – $750 – 11 Experience
• Barb Wire Open Gate – $ 750 – 11 Experience
• Hedge – $300 – 6 Experience Hedge
• Closed Gate – $900 – 12 Experience
• Hedge Open Gate – $900 – 12 Experience
• Stone Fence – $400 – 7 Experience
• Stone Fence Gate Closed – $1200 – 12 Experience
• Stone Fence Gate Opened – $1200 – 12 Experience

Paths

• Dirt Path – $200 – 5 Experience
• Dirt Path Corner – $200 – 5 Experience
• Dirt Path Crossing – $200 – 5 Experience
• Stone Path – $500 – 8 Experience
• Stone Path Corner – $500 – 8 Experience

Buildings

• Small House – $70,000 – 701 Experience
• Silo – $30,000 – 302 Experience
• Windmill – $40,000 – 402 Experience
• Barn – $60,000 – 601 Experience
• Farm House – $300,000 – 1,000 Experience
• Wind Pump – $10,000 – 103 Experience
• Wood Shed – $30,000 – 302 Experience
• Fruit Stand – $1,000 – 13 Experience
• Tent – $1,000 – 13 Experience
• Water Mill – $100,000 – 1,000 Experience
• Playground – $30,000 – 302
• Water Tank – $50,000 – 502 Experience
• Gazebo – $50,000 – 502 Experience
• Greenhouse – $80,000 – 800 Experience
• Wind Generator – $25,000 – 253 Experience
• Mansion – $1,000,000 – 1,000 Experience
• Ponds Small Pond – $80,000 – 800 Experience
• Big Pond – $200,000 – 1,000 Experience

Rivers

• River – $1,000 – 13 Experience
• River Corner – $1,500 – 18 Experience
• Bridge – $5,000 – 53 Experience

Now that you know how many experience points you can get from each item in the game, make sure to check out more Farm Town tips!

Why is a raven like a writing desk? April 18, 1997 Dear Cecil: This is something that drives me crazy every time I hear it: “Why is a raven like a writing desk?” Is there really a hilarious answer to this seemingly impossible riddle? Or is the hilarious part that there really isn’t an answer? Also, where did this riddle originate? — Mary, via the Internet Dear Mary: This riddle is famous, although it’s the rarefied kind of fame that entails most people never having heard of it. It comes from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Alice is at the tea party with the March Hare, the Mad Hatter, and the Dormouse, when apropos of pretty much nothing the Hatter pops the question above. Several pages of tomfoolery ensue, and then: “Have you guessed the riddle yet?” the Hatter said, turning to Alice again. “No, I give it up,” Alice replied. “What’s the answer?” “I haven’t the slightest idea,” said the Hatter. “Nor I,” said the March Hare. Alice sighed wearily. “I think you might do something better with the time,” she said, “than wasting it in asking riddles that have no answers.” At this point most of us are thinking: Ho-ho, that Lewis Carroll, is he hilarious or what? But inevitably you get a few losers who say: Well, OK, but I still want to know why a raven is like a writing desk. One sighs wearily. Guys! It’s a joke! The answer is that there isn’t any answer! Oh, they say. (Pause.) But why is a raven like a … Lewis Carroll himself got bugged about this so much that he was moved to write the following in the preface to the 1896 edition of his book: Enquiries have been so often addressed to me, as to whether any answer to the Hatter’s Riddle can be imagined, that I may as well put on record here what seems to me to be a fairly appropriate answer, viz: ‘Because it can produce a few notes, tho they are very flat; and it is never put with the wrong end in front!’ This, however, is merely an afterthought; the Riddle, as originally invented, had no answer at all. Did this discourage people? No. They figured, that dope Carroll, he’s too dumb to figure out his own riddle, setting aside the halfhearted attempt just quoted. So they ventured answers of their own, some of the more notable of which are recorded in Martin Gardner’s The Annotated Alice and More Annotated Alice: * Because the notes for which they are noted are not noted for being musical notes. (Puzzle maven Sam Loyd, 1914) * Because Poe wrote on both. (Loyd again) * Because there is a B in both and an N in neither. (Get it? Aldous Huxley, 1928) * Because it slopes with a flap. (Cyril Pearson, undated) Not bad for amateurs. But the real answer, to which the careers of Poe and Carroll bear ample testimony, is that you can baffle the billions with both. Postscript: In 1976 Carroll admirer Denis Crutch pointed out that in the 1896 preface quoted above, the author had originally written: “It is nevar put with the wrong end in front.” Nevar of course is raven spelled backward. Big joke! However, said joke didn’t survive the ministrations of the proofreaders, who, thinking they understood the author’s intentions better than the author, changed nevar to never in subsequent editions. The indignities we authors suffer! Sure, we make up for it in money and groupies, but still, if in some book (e.g., one of mine) you come across a line that really clanks, be assured: It was funny before.

Alienzoo is one of those websites that has the best of all worlds. With a Wordpress content manager and E-Commerce shopping cart system built in, the web administrator will never have to pay for another update ever again.

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All In uses several Wordpress plug ins including the flash video player.  Multiple FLV files can be uploaded and viewed through one single video player.  This is a perfect solution to a site that has several movies but doesn’t want the clutter of multiple Youtube embedded players.

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This is a facelift that I did to the existing Solid State website to update some tired and outdated looking graphics.  The site also includes some custom illustrations and game skins that I created using hand drawn graphics as well as 3D computer models.

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This is another themed Wordpress web site that is heavy on the graphic design which uses an easy to use layout.  Menu items and other files that are updated frequently is simple with a content manager like Wordpress.

Classic custom Wordpress web site that allows the client to make his own edits and updates.  Plug-ins are available from Wordpress for just about any application including calendars,  forums, and SEO.

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Aquaman Vs Namor was a subject for a contest that I entered. It’s really hard to make Aquaman look cool so mine was inspired by the Alex Ross version. continue

This drawing is from another contest that I entered. The contest rules were that I was given a word, and I needed to draw a picture with that word in mind. I kind of took those rules literally, because the word I was given was “water”. The only thing was Gi from Captain planet. continue

Steel Image wanted a website that showcases several hundred products so I chose the ProStores platform.  ProStores offers low monthly fees and is expandable to almost any sized online presence you can imagine.

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A Wordpress site using the “Hive” plug-in allowing the admin to control multiple websites and to share themes across sites as well.  What this means is that several sites can be added to or updated at once without time consuming multiple updates.

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As a very themed website, Glowcite wanted a site as intense as their products.  This website has a lot more intense level of graphic design and Illustration than the average site does.  The sky is the limit when it comes to Custom Wordpress Sites.

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This is a website made entirely in Flash, consisting of one page but has the illusion of several pages.  Motion Graphics appear on every frame to give the intense look the client was after.  Not good for search engines but great for cool effects.

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Another classic example of a heavily themed Wordpress design.  This site has intense graphics to set it apart from the competition who uses mostly solid colors and bland designs.   A Flash intro is also used to add an element of motion to the site.

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This themed website includes a unique footer that ties the Graphic Design together.  It’s a basic site yet user-friendly and easy to navigate.  Again, it’s a Wordpress site that’s as easy to update as writing an email.

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Fanatics wanted a presence on Myspace to compete with the other Phoenix based restaurants.  Their Myspace is a reflection of their website and most of the graphics were taken directly from the original site.

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This is a rather complex website design that includes elements of Flash, 3D video, and Wordpress in one site.  The client wanted a 3d skeleton model that rotates to show different aspects of what the business offers.

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The restaurant/ nightclub market is one of the most competitive markets in the entire Phoenix valley and a lot of  SEO is necessary to be a true player.  Drift wanted a distinctly Polynesian look and feel to their site which matches the restaurant’s style.  Currently there is a lot of search engine marketing being put into this group of restaurants and they should be major players with Google very soon.

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Ra’s Myspace uses a very unique back-end editing feature that lets the administrator of the site change the menu items, specials, and pictures across several different Myspace sites for several different locations form on central sign on.  This is some of the most cutting edge programming used in Myspace designs today.

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The Buzz was one of the first of many Myspace sites that I had the privilege to design. It’s got a custom flash banner that contains a large amount of information that is contained in a small area. The Buzz takes advantage of all of the built in myspace features. Use Myspace’s blogs, photo slideshow and video players. Make your myspace site shine!

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You can pronounce it “in comics productions“

Website Design, Illustration and Graphic Design have been my passion my whole life and recently my business as well. I’ve been designing custom websites, Wordpress sites and Flash websites for over 7 years and many times incorporate custom illustrations into these sites for an added artistic touch. My background in comics and comic book art which shows in my artistic style of a lot of the websites I’ve designed.

Since a good website is built from a foundation of good graphic design I’ve focused on top notch design elements, complimentary colors, and a good flowing web site that’s also easy to navigate and read. As a Phoenix Arizona local most of my work comes form the Phoenix valley but luckily in this day and age of the internet, websites can be designed and built from any state across the country so I accept work from any company, or individual no matter what state you’re in.

I’m currently accepting new clients for any Website design, or Illustration. My portfolio speaks for itself so if you’re interested in a top-notch website that you can update and add to yourself and one that is easy for your clients to find then you’ve come to the right place. Your website should be your most valuable marketing tool and bring clients to you. I also offer Search Engine Optimization as a built in option for any website. Through in-depth keyword research and implementation the website will be as visible and highly ranked in Google as possible. 85% of Google searches never even make it to the second page when doing a search. Make sure you’re on that coveted first page with a web site designed correctly and artistically with encomixprod!

Ok here it is… an easy installer brought to you by:

touran22
Jared
guano aka ibwanzingee
hexitnow

we thought it was needed due to the complexity of the procedure…

enjoy the release and fun unbricking/ downgrading!

Also this does need another psp that can run homebrew to convert your battery so this installer should be used on psp’s with the ability run homebrew!…all files will be extracted to your MS just read the installtion notes in the installer..

NOTE: you must still format your MS logically.

here you go…

Download link:

Easy installer

mirror:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/ri03vo

Guide to recovering your battery..

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Quick guide to converting your battery written by jas0nuk

If you only have one battery and want to unbrick your PSP, you can.

1) Convert your battery into a jigkick one using “Pandora’s Battery Creator”, but before you press X, press TRIANGLE to backup your battery’s EEPROM to ms0:/eeprom.bin
2) Unbrick your PSP as normal
3) When you are done unbricking, take out the battery and the magic memory stick. Start up the PSP using the AC adaptor (do not try to use a USB charger, it will not start up)
4) Insert the magic memory stick and the magic battery
5) Run “Pandora’s Battery Creator” again
6) Press L+R to restore the ms0:/eeprom.bin to your battery

NOTE: You can also restore a battery without having made a backup, by pressing SQUARE at step 6. This will generate a fake serial for your battery (0×12345678) which allows it to work normally, but there could be side-effects.

Have fun, and thanks to everyone in the Prometheus/C+D team.

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1) Use mspformat.exe from the Pandora’s Folder to format the Memory Stick.

*Open any folder, From the upper menu select Tools–>Folder Options…–>View–>unmark “Hide Extensions for known File Types”–> Apply an then OK.

*Then Copy the “mspformat.exe” from the mspformat folder inside the Padora’s Folder to [My Computer/C:]

*Now Open up “Run” from your PC and type in “cmd” and a Black Window should pop up.

*In the Black Window, type in cd c:\ and then hit enter. This should appear, C:\>

*type mspformat.exe YourPSPDriveLetter (example: since mines is letter M, it will look like this, mspformat.exe m)

*Type in Y and hit ENTER. FORMAT COMPLETED… (if you see any files that still exist inside your MS, Delete them manually)

2) Remove the Memory Stick and disable the USB connection.
3) Re-Connect the Memory Stick again via the USB connection of the PSP.
4) Install files using the installer!
5) Remove the Memory Stick and disable the USB connection.
6) Reinsert the memory stick and run the app “battery creator” on the psp.
7) Save Eeprom (the app will close)…Re-open the app and press x to convert battery.
You’ve got yourself magic memory stick + jigkick!

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Usage:

- Insert Memory Stick into the PSP
- Remove power cord and insert the JigKick Battery into the PSP.
- A menu appears when the PSP boots. Follow the onscreen information
and instructions.
- Choose the option to downgrade to 1.5!
- That’s it! have done!

CREDIT

goes to all the contributors on this project: Adrahil, Booster, Cswindle, Dark_AleX, Ditlew, Fanjita, Joek2100, Jim, Mathieulh, Nem, Psp250, Skylark and TyRaNiD.

I found in a TARGET an odd toy. I spotted a DC UNIVERSE toy that wasn’t packaged right. Here is what I can make of it.

• The cardboard is for a FIRESTORM figure from the WAVE 2 series.
• The plastic case is for an AQUAMAN variant
• The Gorilla Grodd right leg was not included
• This character has the hammer that belongs to STEEL
• The figure in question has rings on his fingers which look like a womans hand.
• The finger nails are painted pink.
• Each of the rings sport a different color.
• He wears a green mask with long hair.
• And he has a black body with long sleeves.

Now you’re playing with power!: NES/SNES

“Now you’re playing with power… portable power!” GAMEBOY

Play it Loud!: GAMEBOY COLOR

The Best Play Here!: 

Too Much Fun!:

Touching is Good!:  GAMEBOY DS

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Gunther’s adventures will hopefully be something that we will see in Sunday papers to come. I am working with a very smart group of writers and we are joining forces to hopefully create the next best strip we all have ever seen. continue

This drawing was an entry to a bi-monthly fan art contest held at bluetights.net. The subject matter of the contest was to be of your favorite superhero saving someone. continue

Sometimes you just get the itch to draw. I had felt that I have been out of practice, and I just wanted to draw something. So I went to my MySpace account and the first thing I saw was my brother’s picture. continue

First off I want to openly say that I believe in Jesus Christ. I read the King James Bible and try to lead a life as close as I can to Jesus. Most of the world would call me a Christian. I like to believe I am one. The meaning of the word Christian means to be Christ Like, or Like Christ. Trying to follow the example that he has shown the world. My goal in this document is to get people who believe in Christ, to understand what they truly are allowing into their lives and the lives of their children by allowing certain music into their homes.

Whether your Christian or Catholic, we need to recognize what the symbolism means behind our music today. Most people like to think Rock is not associated with anything devil related. Some like to think it’s just music. It doesn’t really matter. It isn’t hurting anyone. Well, you know what? It’s hurting you more than you could possibly imagine. If you believe in God, Heaven, Hell and your soul, you need to pay attention. Because it’s taking away your chance to be with your loved ones in heaven. And most importantly, it’ll keep you away from Jesus.

I want to show examples of music lyrics and band symbols. I want to open your eyes on how much our kids are really being pushed into not believeing in God and more likely to follow the paths that the devil lays out for the lost.

THE OBVIOUS

Some bands are really obvious, you cannot deny their pushing anti-christian, anti-jesus, anti-anything that has to do with the bible. Bands called…

• The Sonics from their album THE SONICS BOOM sings a song that tells his cheating girlfriend that she is going to hell and Satan is licking his lips in aniticipation of her arrival.
• Iron Maiden’s “The Number of the Beast” is about stumbling across a satanic ritual in the single called, “Black Mass”
• The Rolling Stones decided to push the subject officially aligning themselves publically with the devil by the song, “Sympathy for the Devil”.
• Some hardcore rock artists believe the first truly satanic album in rock was “Witchcraft Destoys Minds & Reaps Souls”. Released in 1969 by Coven.
• And of course Black Sabbath. In their name it was inspired by writer Dennis Wheatley who wrote books on black magic and witch craft. Their first song was also called Black Sabbath which of course of a song about Lucifer and his point of view. The band says it’s of him falling in love and ultimately becoming good. I could go on and on about this band, but I’ll move on.
• Bands like Slayer, Venom, merciful Fate and Bathroy were credited for using a goat head on the cover of their self titled albums. Both Venom and King Diamond of Mercyful Fate were adherents of the satanic bible.

THEIR DEFENSE?

It has been argued that the songs only are to acknowledge that evil does exist. What should they do with this music? Repeat it over and over? Embed it’s hard stories and evils ways into your mind and kills your conscience? It’s still a path that needs a person to walk. It’s a path that isn’t anything moral, kind or loving.

For bands like above it’s not hard to find reasons to believe that their sole purpose is to sway your children from possibly thinking in the right mind of the lord Jesus Christ.

THE LESS OBVIOUS

Today music is more subtle in these ways. A lot of our kids listen to music that touches on anti Christian ways. I think today it’s more about Drugs, Money, Lust and Violence. Many songs have a catchy beat that comes with the price of saying that your not in some way shape or form a follower of Christ. I know, your thinking “Yeah right!”. But it is true. It takes only to open your eyes, ears and heart and listen a little harder.

Music does change the way you think.

Music will lead you down the paths they describe.

Music will mold your way of decision making. The same goes for Hollywood.

Yup you heard it. Conan is currently being planned to launch in 2009. Dirk Blackman and Howard McCain have been hired to rework Thomas Dean Donnelly and Joshua Oppenheimer’s (“Sahara”) original script that was written for Lionsgate. No director has been signed and the film will be given an R rating for it’s Conanism.

This will not be a continuation from the earlier Arnold Schwarzenegger films. This movie is suppose to us the stories from the Conan comic books. I personally think that is the way to go. The comics were much darker and they were the only first comic books that were bearable in black and white. The old books were printed on Magazine stock and were always BW except for the cover. Every book had naked chicks, decapitated heads and scary monsters.

So get ready to see our Dark and Silent type hero come back to the big screen to fight off wizards, barbarians and make off with the hot wench.

“CROM!” This is going to be a good movie!

Now this story is getting better. We got to see the new A-BOMB (Abomination) show RED that he’s is much stronger that his earlier version. continue

One board the S.H.I.E.L.D Hellicarrier, we find out that the gun that was used to kill the ABOMINATION was made by shield. continue

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A very long time ago, before I discovered pre-made Superman shield icons from the internet, I made my own shild icons to customized my folders. I don’t use these anymore.

But anyone who wants, can now download these for their own personal use.

Click the image to the right to download.

YEAH! The website passed with flying colors!

It’s been years since I redesigned my own site. I hope you viewers like it. My portfolio section has been beefed up. I need to add more to it, but for now it’ll do.

Exit AZ Realty wanted a website design that was user-friendly, very informaitve, and easy to follow without necessarily being graphically intense.  This is a good example of those features and this type of  website design can be very affordable if kept simple.

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This is a more intense Wordpress website design that I did for the Mesa Police Association.  Wordpress websites are quickly becoming the most popular format because they can be totally customized and they are very search engine friendly.

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This site was a fun project for Soho Magazine. The myspace site was short lived. The magazine didn’t get off on their feet so now the site is down. But here is an image that shows off the websites design.

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G Cue wanted an E-commerce web site with room for a huge online inventory of products.  I chose the Zen Cart shopping cart system for it’s diversity and almost unlimited room for expansion.  This site integrates Wordpress as well as Zen Cart for a totally client-controlled and updated site.

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This very artistic design sets Barcelona’s website apart from the rest with a very themed and branded look.  I was able to incorporate the look and feel that the client thought was a crucial ingredient of the site so that all elements of the steakhouse, nightclub, and sushi bar flowed together perfectly.

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Vibes Live wanted a very modern night-club look and feel for their website as well as integrated music feeds.  This is a good example of an attractive yet cheap website design that gives the client a maximum bang for the buck.

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This is a site that displays some of my graphic art talents as well as a user-friendly layout.  High end websites like Playwhat are my specialty and I enjoy any site that I can showcase my talents in comic book- style illustration.

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This site is actually rather large and encompasses several store locations and numerous online forms that feed into Sun Devil’s databases.  This website uses the company’s branding and colors to create recognizable consistency across the board.

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Angelone Builders wanted a very stylized website design that keeps the company’s look while creating an informative online presence for the company that customers can easily navigate and  browse the huge online portfolio of past work.

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This is a great example of a huge online resource of information that is invaluable for financial companies.  In today’s tech-savvy market, especially among the investor world, having an informative and easy to navigate website is crucial to online success.

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As an E- Commerce shopping cart website, Keigan needed an easy to update and operate online store. I used the Pro Stores shopping cart system for this site for it’s ease of use and it’s capacity for hundreds of future products.

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Another financial website design, Tradesight uses  hand-drawn graphics and illustrations and has a look all their own.  Their look and branding are a huge part of the success of this website as the online customer instantly identifies with it’s look.

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A very slick and stylized website, Ultimte Aces is a graphically intense web site that uses elements of Flash Graphics, interactive forms, and video feeds.  Among the highly competitive look of gambling-based websites, this site is a true player.

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Great example of a Flash intro website with extensive portfolios and interactive online forms.  Client’s can login to a password protected section of the site as well as download applications.  This site is a basic version of a social network website.

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A Flash based website that is very visual and holds the viewers attention.  Graphically driven to appeal to the “visual” crowd, Flash websites like this one can be highly affective in the entertainment and nightlife industry.

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I love this guy. His movies may be cheesy, but you still gotta love the Godzilla ROAR! This drawing is the first complete digitally painted piece that I have ever done.

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This spawn drawing is the first time I truly tried to color, one of my drawings. Don’t get me wrong, I have colored my drawings before. But not like this. The rendering was thought out from the background source lights to the placement of the Cape. continue

My money is on Kara. She is a Kryptonian after all. She can totally kick Wonder Womans amazonian butt. continue

The theme word of this contest was Serenity. So I thought up when Clark Kent gets to spend some down time at Ma Kents house. continue

A cool character I had the pleasure to design. continue

I repeat, guilty or innocent? Innocent! Feed him to the Sharkticons! HA HA! This was a blast drawing. I loved the Transformers, especially the movie!

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Merciless was the topic for this duel. As you can see, Olympian shared no pity for the poor soul who fought against him.

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I always thought low of the redesign of Superman’s new suit. This cartoon pretty much says it all. continue

This was a simple drawing with thin lines. My whole goal was to use colors to give out the drama of this scene. This was actually colored within 2 hours or so. I was really proud of it. continue

I am horrible at panels and sequenced drawings. This was another duel that I was called out on by a guy named Epic (Gavin). He’s a good kid with great abilities.This was the first full panel page I ever did complete. I’ve tried before, but always got bumbed out and didn’t finish.

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I forgot about drawing this. I’m going to color it and send it into another contest. Luckily this months theme is to design this character. This is my take on him.

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Gancsos was a dude who had made a great story line for all our custom characters from the website bluetights.net/theplanet . I did a cover for him, sadly he stopped writting when I made this. I hope it wasn’t because of me.

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He is a childhood favorite of mine. I use to think he always looked cool. His pupils were cool.
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I lost in a long Pit Fight drawing tournament. This was my way of showing that even though I lost, I’m not staying down. I’m happy to report that I kicked the crap out of the guy who previously beat me. In art of course. continue

This is a drawing that was made by a dear Canadian friend Kazuya. Too bad he’s distant, I loved playing games with him and collaborating on team up drawings.

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A character inspired by a dream. I know what your thinking. It’s a half naked vampire riding a horse, who wouldn’t dream of that. I really wish I could remember more.

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Who doesn’t love PITT?

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This image represents my most precious belonging. MY FAMILY. The three roses represent the flowers that bloomed and the caretaker is my wife.

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Why am Superman fly rightside up?

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This is a duel drawing. I went up against the dreaded Zedin for the very first time. He’s a really good artist. Obviously these characters don’t exist in either marvel or DC. continue

Another monthly fan art contest. I think the word for this was “Inspiration”. I thought of when I was a kid and felt superheroes were some of the coolest role models.

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A image that was done for a friend. Jeremy is the biggest Harley fan I ever met. He’s the one that thought this image up. I thought it was really interesting. continue

This is a team-up project. A very talented artist started this manip by choosing the models and getting the rough mock up finished. I then went in and polished the models and added special fire effects.

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This image was a contest entry for a forum contest. I didn’t win any prizes, but I got bragging rights.
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April 21, 1971 – June 27, 2008

Michael Turner died at the Santa Monica Hospital in California, of complications from bone cancer. He was survived by his mother, Grace Crick, his brother, Jake Turner, and his fiancée, Kelly Carmichael.

This artist had tremendous talent. As an artist he is someone I looked up to. I hope that his memory will live on forever.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

I just wanted to make another entry into my blog using a new FIREFOX extension called Deepest Sender. I guess it’s not really new. But it’s new to me. And that is all that counts right?  Ha! continue

I don’t do it much, but I have done it in the past. Here are some 3D’ish looking graphics. continue

A quick description of this blog. This was done this year, it’s either a drawing or a website that I designed.

www.encomixprod.com

Where are you now? Your at the beginning of the new e.n.comics productions ( in comics) website. This site will be changing drastically. I felt that if I took my old site away, this would then force me to update it. continue

ENcomix production specializes in providing web and graphic design services to businesses of all sizes while being one of the best cost effective and affordable design companies on the market. We take into consideration the following:

• Custom Website Design
• CSS/DIV Web 2.0 code
• Content Management Solution Design
• E-Commerce ProStore Skinning
• Flash Design
• Graphic Design or Custom Illustrations
• Ease of use and navigation for your clients

Based in Arizona, ENcomix Productions is pleased to deliver quality business and e-commerce web site solutions all over the Phoenix valley and neighboring cities. Encomix Productions can design, deploy and assist with managing web sites for forward-thinking clients.