Hi Fellows,

As you know we had a wonderful WC Community Skinning Contest. What a fun it was! Thanks for every one who sponsored, entered, and judged the contest.

The contest was sponsored by

Philly0381, ALMonty, WinCustomize, Drill'n Boss, 2of3, Alternate Setting, JamesPaulp, Sydnysiders, Aufsich, Night Train, Island Dog and me BX

The following were the entries:

CursorXP:

1. Magmar by TYCUS

2. Tool by J. Aroche

3. Blue Arrow by lihu1266

4. Silex by theAVMAN

5. Smoothy by theAVMAN

6. Ultimate Vi By Zouly

Icon Packager:

1. Arzo Icons By JJ Ying

2. Cabin Fever By Z71

3. Denim Plastic By HAPTORK

ObjectDock:

1. Selcouth by zakai1369

2. Onymous by zakai1369

3. SeaBlue by Cavan1

4. Minty by mimiibelle

5. Tregetour by zakai1369

6. Fuliginous By zakai1369

7. Hollow By Diafragma

WindowBlinds:

1. BLUE ARROW by OFFICAWoD

2. VISTA READ DARK by OFFICAWoD

3. Artifice by mkorashy

4. Smoothy by theAVMAN

5. iLCD By OFFICAWoD

6. Whitebear By voidcore

7. Blackwood By windoe

8. Predator By Stee03

9. Silex By theAVMAN

10. Cabin Fever By Z71

11. Rise of Mezzanine By kittymalone

12. Integral By alphabyte

The prizes are:

1 – WindowBlinds
First Place Winner: ODNT Sub + WC Sub + US$ 100
Second Placer Winner: WB Sub + 2 Master Skins/Suites
Third Place Winner: WC Sub

2 – Icon Packager
First Place Winner: ODNT Sub + WC Sub + A Copy of TweakVista
Second Placer Winner: ODNT Sub + A Master Skin/Suite
Third Place Winner: A WC Sub + Master Skin

3 – CursorXP
First Place Winner: ODNT Sub + WC Sub+US$ 50
Second Placer Winner: A Copy of CursorFX Pro + Master Skin
Third Place Winner: WC Sub

4 – Object Dock
First Place Winner: ODNT Sub +WC Sub
Second Placer Winner: A copy of Object Dock+ & WC Sub
Third Place Winner: WC Sub

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And now it is time for the winners. So here we go:

1 – WindowBlinds
First Place Winner: Artifice by mkorashy
Second Placer Winner: Cabin Fever By Z71 but transfred to Silex By theAVMAN because as per rules a contestent can win in only ONE category
Third Place Winner: Rise of Mezzanine By kittymalone

2 – Icon Packager
First Place Winner: Cabin Fever By Z71
Second Placer Winner: Denim Plastic By HAPTORK
Third Place Winner: Arzo Icons By JJ Ying

3 – CursorXP
First Place Winner: Tool by J. Aroche
Second Placer Winner: Magmar by TYCUS
Third Place Winner: Smoothy by theAVMAN but transfred to Blue Arrow by lihu1266 because as per rules a contestent can win in only ONE category

4 – Object Dock
First Place Winner: SeaBlue by Cavan1
Second Placer Winner: Hollow By Diafragma
Third Place Winner: Onymous by zakai1369

On August 10, 2005, the first ever WC Community Skinning Contest started and was sponsored by Ama02, Fairyy~, BX (me), Bichur, Jafo and Apocalypse_67. It was such a marvelous experience which could never be forgotten.

After a while we had the second WC Community Skinning Contest named as WC Community Skinning Contest: The Holiday Edition. The contest started on September 3, 2005 and hit new heights of success. Last time, the sponsors were Bones2112, Brewman, Bichur, Me, Hus and Apocalypse_67.

We have found some very nice skinners from these community sponsored skinning contests.

And now .. we are back :). The 3rd WC Community Skinning Contest is officially on air!

The Sponsors:
A BIG Thanks to the Sponsors. Here is list of the guys who generously sponsored the contest.

Philly0381, ALMonty, WinCustomize, Drill'n Boss, 2of3, Alternate Setting, JamesPaulp, Sydnysiders, Aufsich, Night Train,Island Dog and Me BX

The Time Line:
The contest will begin on February 15, 2008 (ET) through March 20, 2008 (ET). Results will be announced on March 23, 2008 (ET)


Categories:
There will be four categories to compete for:
1 – WindowBlinds
2 – Icon Packager
3 – CursorXP
4 – Object Dock


The Prize List:
There will be 3 winners from each category. The Prize list is:

1 – WindowBlinds
First Place Winner: ODNT Sub + WC Sub + US$ 100
Second Placer Winner: WB Sub + 2 Master Skins/Suites
Third Place Winner: WC Sub

2 – Icon Packager
First Place Winner: ODNT Sub + WC Sub + A Copy of TweakVista
Second Placer Winner: ODNT Sub + A Master Skin/Suite
Third Place Winner: A WC Sub + Master Skin

3 – CursorXP
First Place Winner: ODNT Sub + WC Sub+US$ 50
Second Placer Winner: A Copy of CursorFX Pro + Master Skin
Third Place Winner: WC Sub

4 – Object Dock
First Place Winner: ODNT Sub +WC Sub
Second Placer Winner: A copy of Object Dock+ & WC Sub
Third Place Winner: WC Sub

The Rules:
Rules and regulations of the contest are as follow:
Eligibility:
- Every WC Community member is eligible to enter the contest except the Sponsors and Judges
-Every participant can submit as many skins/themes as he wants
-Submit your work to WC Gallery
-You must write "3rd WC Community Skinning Contest" in the description of your submission.
-Every Submission MUST be your own work and MUST be a fresh Piece of work. No Ports, No borrowed Images, No Re-coloring of Old work
-ALL parts of the theme/skin must be skinned. Incomplete skins will not be accepted.
Special note for WindowBlinds submissions: Tool bars, Animations, Transparencies, and Vista Support is “Optional” but will give extra marks if done. Rest of GUI Parts MUST be skinned
-Icon Package MUST Contain 70 Icons At least and must have WindowsXP support. Windows Vista support is optional but will give some extra points if done.
-Themes submitted for Object Dock must at least support the free version (OD). OD+ Support is optional.
-Submissions will be judged by a pre-selected panel of Judges and their decision(s) will be considered as final
-A participant can win only in ONE Category
-DO NOT submit, upload or distribute the participating themes/skins on any other website until the contest is over
-Violation of the rules will result in disqualification for the contest


Good Luck and Happy Skinning!

Betanews.com reports that Microsoft has offered a colossal bid for acquisition of Yahoo.

Microsoft's official statement headlined as

"Microsoft Corp. today announced that it has made a proposal to the Yahoo! Inc. Board of Directors to acquire all the outstanding shares of Yahoo! common stock for per share consideration of $31 representing a total equity value of approximately $44.6 billion. Microsoft’s proposal would allow the Yahoo! shareholders to elect to receive cash or a fixed number of shares of Microsoft common stock, with the total consideration payable to Yahoo! shareholders consisting of one-half cash and one-half Microsoft common stock. The offer represents a 62 percent premium above the closing price of Yahoo! common stock on Jan. 31, 2008"

Betanews also reports, "In its own statement this morning, Yahoo confirmed that it is considering what it characterizes as an unsolicited takeover proposal.

"[The] Board of Directors will evaluate this proposal carefully and promptly in the context of Yahoo's strategic plans and pursue the best course of action to maximize long-term value for shareholders," the statement reads."

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Click here for Mircosoft's official statement.

Click here for Yahoo's official statemen.

Hi fellows
First of All thanks to WC Community. It is an honor to be with such great guys. At last I have given a final shape to Prize List. So here are the details

[U][B]The Sponsors:[/B][/U]
A BIG Thanks to the Sponsors. Here is list of the guys who genrously sponsored the contest.

[color="#008000"][B]Philly0381, ALMonty, WinCustomize, Drill'n Boss, 2of3, Alternate Setting, JamesPaulp, Sydnysiders, Aufsich, Night Train,Island Dog[/B][/color] and Me BX

[U][B]The Time Line:[/B][/U]
Contest will begin on February 15, 2008 (ET) through March 20, 2008 (ET). Results will be announced on March 23, 2008 (ET)


[U][B]Categories:[/B][/U]
There will be four categories to compete for:
1 – WindowBlinds
2 – Icon Packager
3 – CursorXP
4 – Object Dock


[U][B]The Prize List:[/B][/U]
There will be 3 winners from each category. The Prize list is:

[B]1 – WindowBlinds[/B]
First Place Winner: ODNT Sub + WC Sub + US$ 100
Second Placer Winner: WB Sub + 2 Master Skins/Suites
Third Place Winner: WC Sub

[B]2 – Icon Packager[/B]
First Place Winner: ODNT Sub + WC Sub + A Copy of TweakVista
Second Placer Winner: ODNT Sub + A Master Skin/Suite
Third Place Winner: A WC Sub + Master Skin

[B]3 – CursorXP[/B]
First Place Winner: ODNT Sub + WC Sub+US$ 50
Second Placer Winner:A Copy of CursorFX Pro + Master Skin
Third Place Winner: WC Sub

[B]4 – Object Dock[/B]
First Place Winner: ODNT Sub +WC Sub
Second Placer Winner: A copy of Object Dock+ & WC Sub
Third Place Winner: WC Sub

[U][B]The Rules:[/B][/U]
Rules and regulations of the contest are as follow:
[B]Eligibility: [/B]
- Every WC Community member is eligible to enter the contest except the Sponsors and Judges
-Every participant can submit as many skins/themes as he wants
[I]-Submit your work to WC Gallery[/I]
-You must write [B]"3rd WC Community Skinning Contest"[/B] in the description of your submission.
[color="#FF0000"]-Every Submission MUST be your own work and MUST be a fresh Piece of work. No Ports, No borrowed Images, No Re-coloring of Old work[/color]
-ALL parts of the theme/skin must be skinned. Incomplete skins will not be accepted.
[U]Special note for WindowBlinds submissions:[/U] Tool bars, Animations, Transparencies, and Vista Support is “Optional” but will give extra marks if done. Rest of GUI Parts MUST be skinned
-Icon Package MUST Contain 70 Icons At least and must have WindwsXP support. Windows Vista support is optional but will give some extra points if done.
-Themes submitted for Object Dock must at least support the free version (OD). OD+ Support is optional.
-Submissions will be judged by a pre-selected panel of Judges and there decision(s) will be considered as final
-A participant can win only in ONE Category
[B][size="2"][color="#FF0000"]-DO NOT submit, upload or distribute the participating themes/skins on any other website until the contest is over[/color][/size][/B]
-Voilation of the rules will result in disqualification for the contest


Good Luck and Happy Skinning


[HR]

Due to health issues, WebGizmos has to withdraw his sponsorship. I pray for his health and hopefully we will see him around very very soon. He is a really good guy and an asset to our community. Please remember him in your prayers.

Hi Fellows,
A while ago, WC Community bound together and hold two great two great Community Skinning Contests. Now, I think it is time for an other contest for community by community.

[B]Expected Start Date: [/B]15-Fab-2008
[B]Expected End Date:[/B] 15-March-2008

[B]Proposed Categories:[/B] WB, Object Dock, and Wallpaper.

Sponsorships so far:
[B] - Philly0381:[/B] ODNT Subscription
[B] - WebGizmos:[/B] A copy ObjectDock+
[B] - I (BX):[/B] A WC Sub + ODNT Sub

As you can see, at least 6 more sponsorships and a handful of judges are needed. If you have an offer for sponsorship, kindly post here or contact me at the email address given below.

If you want to be judge, you can contact me at the email given below. Remember you MUST be at-least a Master Apprentice if you want to be a judge.

Contact me at : blackxero@live.com

Regards
BX

January 2008 is here .. or at least it is here at my side!

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End of an era as come as AOL officially retires Netscape,the browser that brought World Wide Web to computer screens in every corner of the planet and connecting us like never before.

Leading news website Betanews has a detailed report on the sad dismissal of the web browser which had played a major in shaping the today's internet.

March 31, 2008 will mark 10 years since the Netscape development team opened up the source code to the browser that ushered in the Internet era. With its acquisition of Netscape in 1999, AOL continued that effort and helped launch the Mozilla Foundation into an organization that has taken on Microsoft and shaped the Web as we know it today.

As we look forward to Mozilla's 10th anniversary, we can also look back and appreciate the Netscape, the browser that helped kick-start the commercial web.

Manual to Give Pill to a cat:

1. Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.

2. Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.

3. Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy pill away.

4. Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm, holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of ten.

5. Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.

6. Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.

7. Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for gluing later.

8. Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.

9. Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink 1 beer to
take taste away. Apply Band-Aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.

10. Retrieve cat from neighbor's shed. Get another pill. Open another beer. Place cat in cupboard, and close door on to neck, to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.

11. Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Drink beer. Fetch bottle of scotch. Pour shot, drink. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus shot. Apply whiskey compress to cheek to disinfect> Toss back another shot. Throw Tee shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom.

12. Call fire department to retrieve the damn cat from across the road. Apologize to neighbor who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil wrap.

13. Tie the little ~censored~'s front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table, find heavy-duty pruning gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of filet steak. Be rough about it. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down.

14. Consume remainder of scotch. Get spouse to drive you to the emergency room, sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and removes pill remnants from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.

15. Arrange for SPCA to collect mutant cat from hell and call local pet shop to see if they have any hamsters.

HOW TO GIVE A DOG A PILL:

1. Wrap it in bacon.

2. Toss it in the air.

Hi Mates!

In my childhood, I and my friends used to play a very cool game, which we called "Change A Letter." We used to separated in two teams and started with a word, the other team changed a letter from that word to make a different word.

I think it would be fun to play it again here with a little change. You may add or change up-to two letters and there would be not teams.


[B]Example:[/B]
Person 1: Bare
Person 2: Care
Person 3: Ware


So to start I give you a word:

[B]Hold[/B]

Hi fellows,
As you know that we are going through [link="http://www.wincustomize.com/articles.aspx?aid=166590"]A WC Subscription/Chairity Drive[/link]). To help a noble cause and return a bit to the community I love, I have decided to put a little contest thingie. Just post what-ever you want (Provided not against ethics/WC Policy) and the [B]100th[/B] poster will get a shiny new WC Subscription or An extension if you are a current subscriber.



SO here we go .... !!!!!



(If somone wants to upsize the package ----- doors are open)

Edit: Modified topic so everyone would know what the thread was about - Zoomba

Post #	Donated By	Won By
100	BX	ilsabav92	*
200	Fuzzy Logic	BookChick	*
300	Anon	NautilusIT	*
400	Anon	HAPTORK	*
500	Anon	killajosh	*
600	Anon	Cheated, cycled to 1000
700	-----	-----
800	-----	-----
900	NightTrain	Bobbyhundreds
1000	Anon	Carguy1	*
1100	Lantec	sAARGe	*
1200	Anon	Uma11	*
1300		Jason Carver
1400		webby85
1500	Quentin94	2of3	*

* - Subscription added to account.