# random

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## [Downloading Office 2007 Beta for Free](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/downloading-office-2007-beta-for-free/195790)

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**Author:** [@Jeff\_Wheeler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jeff_Wheeler)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2006, 3:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/downloading-office-2007-beta-for-free/195790 "2006-08-03T03:18:40Z")

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I downloaded the Office 2007 beta a while back, but since have lost the files. I’m trying to download it again, but on the MS downloads page, it tries to charge me $1.50 per application for downloading it. :frowning: I…

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## [How to make the little icon to the left of the address bar?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-the-little-icon-to-the-left-of-the-address-bar/195778)

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**Author:** [@mdjstudios](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mdjstudios)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2006, 12:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-the-little-icon-to-the-left-of-the-address-bar/195778 "2006-08-03T00:53:42Z")

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Such as kirupa.com's orange icon. How do you make one for your own website?

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## [Make Up: Whos It For?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/make-up-whos-it-for/195766)

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**Author:** [@Seb\_Hughes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Seb_Hughes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2006, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/make-up-whos-it-for/195766 "2006-08-02T23:19:41Z")

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Ok I was just havign a discussen about it. Do you guys think it is for: Girls Boy Both And why?

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## [Vista - Could another delay be good?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vista-could-another-delay-be-good/195765)

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**Author:** [@redrum87](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/redrum87)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2006, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vista-could-another-delay-be-good/195765 "2006-08-02T23:11:53Z")

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A special readers panel at CNET's news.com seems to think that Vista Beta 2 is too far from RC1 to make the January 2007 release date. However, a delay might be a good thing, because what will last over the next several …

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## [Simple desktop capture program](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-desktop-capture-program/195755)

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**Author:** [@o111](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/o111)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2006, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-desktop-capture-program/195755 "2006-08-02T21:37:34Z")

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Is it so hard to find? Well no, I've actually found some softwares on the net but there is always some problems with them. Always! I guess it have to be with this free crap. So I've comed to you for advice. Do you have a…

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## [Macbook Pro 15" Battery Recall](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/macbook-pro-15-battery-recall/195746)

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**Author:** [@demiurgic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/demiurgic)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2006, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/macbook-pro-15-battery-recall/195746 "2006-08-02T20:23:24Z")

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A coworker just forwarded me this link. Thought I'd pass it along as I know some of you probably have these. \[FONT=Calibri\] \[COLOR=#1f497d\]\[COLOR=#1f497d\]\[FONT=Calibri\]\[FONT=Verdana\] https://support.apple.com/macbo…

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## [Sample Contracts for Freelancers?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sample-contracts-for-freelancers/195732)

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**Author:** [@MTsoul](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MTsoul)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2006, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sample-contracts-for-freelancers/195732 "2006-08-02T19:01:49Z")

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I'm looking into getting clients to sign contracts. Anyone know a resource or something offering free sample contracts or agreements? I googled and everywhere I looked it is not free. Pity. More specifically it's for 1…

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## [Stylus on Trackpad?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stylus-on-trackpad/195720)

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**Author:** [@hl1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hl1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2006, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stylus-on-trackpad/195720 "2006-08-02T17:11:24Z")

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Anyway to make a trackpad a tablet? I tried googling, not much luck. edit:/ Yes, like a wacom type thing.

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## [Small Email Providers](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/small-email-providers/195692)

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**Author:** [@travis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/travis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2006, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/small-email-providers/195692 "2006-08-02T13:55:19Z")

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I was just wondring, what are some small Email providers ones that not two many people have heard of I'm in the market for a new one and I would like it from a not well known provider.

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## [Presentation, Hello Kirupians](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/presentation-hello-kirupians/195691)

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**Author:** [@Zappan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zappan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2006, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/presentation-hello-kirupians/195691 "2006-08-02T13:41:56Z")

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As advised, I write my first post on this random forum to say hello everybody. I don't know if it's a habit on the forum since I've not seen any presentation post there \[blush\] Well, my name is Julien, aka Zappan, I'm a…

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## [Samsung a900 as modem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/samsung-a900-as-modem/195684)

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**Author:** [@simplistik](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/simplistik)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2006, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/samsung-a900-as-modem/195684 "2006-08-02T12:58:22Z")

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So... I was browsin through a PC mag and it was sayin how a Samsung a900 (the phone I have) can be used to connect a computer to the internet, acting as a modem. Now I've done a few google searches and I have seen ppl sa…

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## [Msn and ascii](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/msn-and-ascii/195672)

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**Author:** [@anon1712571](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/anon1712571)\
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**Last updated:** [August 2, 2006, 11:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/msn-and-ascii/195672 "2006-08-02T11:37:18Z")

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I have see a few here and there but most render themselves invisible- Does anyone know of ascii characters that influence text that works on msn? I know ๑블 works to make text tiny. \[stuck\_out\_tongue\] any others?

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## [Share your bookmarked pages](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/share-your-bookmarked-pages/195647)

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**Author:** [@Kay](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Kay)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2006, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/share-your-bookmarked-pages/195647 "2006-08-02T03:58:58Z")

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Just curious as to what sites you all have bookmarked. Here's my list of bookmarked pages; http://www.utoronto.ca/ https://my.utoronto.ca/ http://forums.cgsociety.org/ http://www.isketch.net/isketch.shtml http://www.sa…

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## [What type of dog is this?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-type-of-dog-is-this/195638)

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**Author:** [@SlowRoasted](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SlowRoasted)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2006, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-type-of-dog-is-this/195638 "2006-08-02T02:19:38Z")

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What type of dog is this? I want one:pleased:

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## [MSN Spaces revamped and renamed Windows Live Spaces](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/msn-spaces-revamped-and-renamed-windows-live-spaces/195634)

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**Author:** [@ya3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ya3)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2006, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/msn-spaces-revamped-and-renamed-windows-live-spaces/195634 "2006-08-02T00:52:25Z")

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Got a pleasant surprise when I checked my blog this morning: A fresh new look \[smile\] I like it. http://spaces.live.com/

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## [Totally bugging it](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/totally-bugging-it/195612)

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**Author:** [@RavenStorm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RavenStorm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2006, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/totally-bugging-it/195612 "2006-08-01T22:14:33Z")

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So, who here has the irritating tendancy to totally bug out their programs? "256 levels of recursion were exceeded in one action list. This is probably an infinite loop. Further execution of actions has been disabled i…

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## [Halo 2 Montage - Song Advice Needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/halo-2-montage-song-advice-needed/195601)

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**Author:** [@ar1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ar1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2006, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/halo-2-montage-song-advice-needed/195601 "2006-08-01T20:54:14Z")

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Hi. I'm making a Halo 2 montage for my friends' team. I only have 3 months to make the montage, and I need help choosing the BEST songs. The montage is going to be approximately 8 minutes long, and I need good songs that…

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## [My Dog is Naked](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-dog-is-naked/195593)

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**Author:** [@Jeff\_Wheeler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jeff_Wheeler)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2006, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-dog-is-naked/195593 "2006-08-01T20:16:46Z")

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Oh my… this is the most disgusting thing I've ever seen. My dog used to be one of the furriest animals you've ever seen… like, half his body-weight was fur. Literally. This is so, so, so, so, so nasty: \[image\] \[ima…

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## [Raiders of the Lost Functions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/raiders-of-the-lost-functions/195585)

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**Author:** [@redrum87](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/redrum87)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2006, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/raiders-of-the-lost-functions/195585 "2006-08-01T19:46:46Z")

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When it comes to PHP, and most languages for that matter, I'm continually surprised by the variety of functions that are available. But there are some functions that I'm still dreaming about, such as, doTaxes(), mowLawn(…

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## [Core 2 Duo - August 4th?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/core-2-duo-august-4th/195572)

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**Author:** [@Anogar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Anogar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2006, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/core-2-duo-august-4th/195572 "2006-08-01T17:43:49Z")

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Well, apparently Newegg knows something we don't. (At least I hope they do.) I'm still anxiously awaiting these chips, and for those of you who also stayed up late to check Newegg on the 27th, you might remember this p…

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## [Photoshop Web Layout?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-web-layout/195570)

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**Author:** [@Jolly\_Fat\_Man](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jolly_Fat_Man)\
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**Last updated:** [August 1, 2006, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-web-layout/195570 "2006-08-01T17:23:26Z")

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How do you do it? Is there any way to really start all designs or not really? Do you draw the main text area first, then the buttons? Do you usually take the images and then use them in Flash? Do you recreate as much…

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## [Is Table Tennis cool?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-table-tennis-cool/195562)

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**Author:** [@billystar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/billystar)\
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**Last updated:** [August 1, 2006, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-table-tennis-cool/195562 "2006-08-01T16:32:16Z")

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I say it is. Dan aka Ordinnateur says its only for japanese people, old people and midgets. \[ear\] see, that guy and girl look pretty cool to me.

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## [Breaking news - Core2 Duo friggin still not released!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/breaking-news-core2-duo-friggin-still-not-released/195560)

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**Author:** [@Anogar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Anogar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2006, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/breaking-news-core2-duo-friggin-still-not-released/195560 "2006-08-01T16:24:02Z")

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Well, the stupid Core2 Duos have still not been shipped for retail purchase. Anyone heard any interesting ETA rumors? I'm hearing that either late this week or early next week they should start popping up.

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## [Screen Resolutions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/screen-resolutions/195555)

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**Author:** [@Sifodyas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Sifodyas)\
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**Last updated:** [August 1, 2006, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/screen-resolutions/195555 "2006-08-01T15:46:40Z")

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Just out of curiosity, what screen resolutions do people tend to aim for when designing web sites, albeit flash or otherwise? Is there an expectation on an industry level? Are web users still clinging onto 800x600 or…

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## [AS book?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-book/195552)

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**Author:** [@pantas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pantas)\
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**Last updated:** [August 1, 2006, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-book/195552 "2006-08-01T15:34:26Z")

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hi there, i've searched in several libraries but couldnt find any action script book. im thinking in getting one through the internet, but dont know what to get.. whats the best one. any tips? thanks in advance!

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## [Whats a good mobile phone?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/whats-a-good-mobile-phone/195544)

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**Author:** [@Jolly\_Fat\_Man](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jolly_Fat_Man)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2006, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/whats-a-good-mobile-phone/195544 "2006-08-01T15:05:37Z")

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Whats a good mobile phone? I have a Motorola v975 so I don't need a mobile phone. Just wondering if I can get a better phone for me. I was thinking that it might have some flash abilities. Would be nice to make some fl…

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## [The Dark Knight (Batman 2)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-dark-knight-batman-2/195543)

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**Author:** [@grimdeath](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grimdeath)\
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**Last updated:** [August 1, 2006, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-dark-knight-batman-2/195543 "2006-08-01T15:02:23Z")

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I can't believe they chose heath ledger to portray the Joker after brokback mountain I just cant picture the joker being him :lol: http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/722/722015p1.html

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## [Bridge in Budapest could be be named "The Chuck Norris Bridge"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bridge-in-budapest-could-be-be-named-the-chuck-norris-bridge/195537)

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**Author:** [@fester8542](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fester8542)\
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**Last updated:** [August 1, 2006, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bridge-in-budapest-could-be-be-named-the-chuck-norris-bridge/195537 "2006-08-01T14:22:11Z")

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I know this is a dead \[color=grey\]and totally decomposed\[/color\] horse, but I found this funny. We should help vote to prove why you should never vote for anything in real life on the InTer-wEbs :lol: GO VOTE KIDDIES: …

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## [I Dyed My Hair Black](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-dyed-my-hair-black/195532)

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**Author:** [@Seb\_Hughes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Seb_Hughes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2006, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-dyed-my-hair-black/195532 "2006-08-01T13:34:21Z")

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Heres a before an after picture. Sorry about the quality sis took them with some crappy camera. \[image\] I always look crappy in photos \[frowning\]

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## [Custom license plate ideas?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/custom-license-plate-ideas/195522)

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**Author:** [@ya3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ya3)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2006, 10:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/custom-license-plate-ideas/195522 "2006-08-01T10:49:57Z")

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New car, custom plates. Our first preference was taken... So now we need ideas. 9 (nine) characters, spaces included. Anyone got any intelligent suggestions? Just throw them around \[smiley\] The car looks like this (m…

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