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C A L I F O R N I A D E PA R T M E N T O F C O N S U M E R A F FA I R S Consumers C A LIFOR NIA A R B ITR ATION CERTIFICATIO N PRO G RAM Californians are some of the savviest consumers in the world. When venturing out to purchase or lease a car, van, SUV, or pickup covered by a new vehicle warranty, they are more likely to read the reviews, check the specifications, and find the best deals. By the time a new vehicle reaches the driveway, there is an expectation that it will both look good and run well. But what happens when your new purchase seems to be parked at the repair shop more than in your driveway? You may ask yourself: "Did I get a lemon?" If you think you purchased a defective vehicle, then this information about the Lemon Law, provided by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, is just what you need. If you read through it now, you will see how it explains California's Lemon Law in simple terms. Then, slip it into your glove compartment so it will be close at hand should you ever have serious problems with your vehicle. The California Department of Consumer Affairs, along with the Arbitration Certification Program, is always standing by to assist you. You can get more information by logging on to the Department's Web site at www.dca.ca.gov/acp or by calling (800) 952-5210. Carrie Lopez Director, California Department of Consumer Affairs Table of Contents Introduction 2 Lemon Law Questions and Answers 2 Lemon Law Arbitration Process 7 Taking the First Step 7 Organizing Your Paperwork 8 Gathering Information 8 Filing an Arbitration Application 9 Presenting Your Case 9 If You Are Dissatisfied With the Arbitration Decision 10 California's Certified Arbitration Programs 11 Vehicle Care Tips 13 Mileage Offset Formula 14 If You Have Problems With Your Vehicle 15 Additional Resources 16 Legal Definition of a New Vehicle 18 Legal Guidelines—The Lemon Law Presumption 19 Factors That May Affect Your Case 20 Repair Record Summary 22 1 Introduction You may have bought a new vehicle for a number of reasons. One of the most common reasons is dependability. A new vehicle should mean you don't have to worry about breakdowns, mechanical problems or safety. What if your new vehicle is giving you a headache with repeated visits to the dealer for service? California's Lemon Law protects buyers and lessees from serious warranty defects that the dealer or manufacturer can't repair. In some cases, you may be entitled to a replacement or refund for your vehicle. This booklet answers questions about the Lemon Law and provides information about the arbitration process, record-keeping suggestions and sources of advice and assistance. Lemon Law Questions and Answers Does California's Lemon Law apply to my vehicle? The Lemon Law covers the following new and used vehicles sold in California that come with the manufacturer's new vehicle warranty: Cars, pickup trucks, vans, and SUVs. The chassis, chassis cab, and drive train of a motorhome. Dealer-owned vehicles and demonstrators. Many vehicles purchased or leased primarily for business use. 2 Vehicles purchased or leased for personal, family or household purposes. The Lemon Law DOES NOT apply to: After-market parts such as those found in van conversions; or Vehicles not registered under the California Vehicle Code because they are driven off-road; or Vehicles that have been abused (see the Legal Definition of a New Vehicle, page 18). What if the manufacturer or dealer can't fix my vehicle? If the manufacturer or dealer can't repair a serious warranty defect in your vehicle after a "reasonable" number of attempts, the manufacturer must either: Replace the vehicle; or Refund its purchase price (whichever you prefer). What is a "reasonable" number of repair attempts? There is no set number. However, California's Lemon Law Presumption contains these guidelines for determining when a "reasonable" number of repair attempts have been made: The manufacturer or dealer hasn't fixed the same problem after four or more attempts; or Your vehicle's problems could cause death or serious bodily injury if it is driven and the manufacturer or dealer has made at least two unsuccessful repair attempts; or The vehicle has been in the shop for more than 30 days (not necessarily in a row) for repair of any problems covered by its warranty. This is called the "Lemon Law Presumption." See page 19 for an explanation of the Lemon Law Presumption. When does the Lemon Law Presumption apply? Your vehicle must be one that's covered as explained on page 18; Your vehicle's problems must be covered under the manufacturer's warranty; 3 The problems must occur within 18 months of delivery or within 18,000 miles on the odometer (whichever comes first); The problems must substantially reduce the use, value, or safety of the vehicle to you; The problems were not caused by abuse; The manufacturer or dealer has not fixed the same problems after a reasonable number of attempts (see page 3); and The warranty or owner's manual requires you to notify the manufacturer about the problems, and you have already notified the manufacturer. (It's best to do this in writing.) If your vehicle meets these criteria, the Lemon Law presumes a reasonable number of repair attempts have been made and you may be entitled to a replacement or refund. Is there a need to have four or more repair attempts before I can take advantage of the Lemon Law? No. The manufacturer is obligated to repair serious warranty problems and is allowed a "reasonable" opportunity to do so, even without regard to the Lemon Law Presumption. If the problem is very serious, a "reasonable" number of attempts will ordinarily be fewer than four, but more than one. Do I automatically get the choice of a new vehicle or a refund if my vehicle qualifies under the Lemon Law Presumption? No. The manufacturer can still prove in arbitration or in court that your vehicle does not qualify under the presumption. They can make any of these arguments: The manufacturer or dealer has not had a "reasonable" number of attempts to repair the problem; or 4 The problem does not substantially affect the vehicle's use, value or safety to you; or The problem was caused by abuse; or The problem has been repaired; or The problem never existed; or The problem is not covered by the warranty. If the problem only happens once in awhile or is difficult to diagnose, an additional repair attempt may be considered "reasonable." However, the law places the burden of proving the need for an additional repair attempt on the manufacturer. The arbitrator or judge decides whether the manufacturer has had a "reasonable" opportunity to make the needed repairs. Do I need to go to court for the Lemon Law to help me? No. In many cases the manufacturer of your vehicle may offer a state-certified arbitration program (see page 12) that may assist you in resolving your dispute. If so: You must request arbitration in order to claim the benefits of the Lemon Law Presumption; and You may accept or reject the arbitrator's decision. What is arbitration? Arbitration is a free and relatively simple way of resolving warranty disputes. Both you and the manufacturer agree to allow a neutral third party (an arbitrator) to decide whether a reasonable number of repair attempts has been made and how to resolve the problem. What are the possible results of arbitration? Decisions in the arbitration process are made on a case-by-case basis. Possible decisions include: An additional repair attempt; or A replacement vehicle; or A refund of the purchase price; or Reimbursement for incidental expenses (towing, rental car, etc.); or No award. 5 What are some advantages of arbitration? It is free, faster, and less complicated than going to court. Decisions are made within 40 days after the program receives your application. An arbitrator may request an inspection and written report on your vehicle's condition by an independent expert at no cost to you. You have the option to present your case orally. The oral presentation is open to the public, so you can bring a family member or friend for support. You can accept or reject the decision. If you accept it, the manufacturer must also accept it. If you reject the decision, you can still pursue your rights in court. However, before you decide to sue, you should consider consulting with an attorney. What problems do not qualify for arbitration? Sales disputes between consumers and dealers. Equipment or defects not covered by the manufacturer's new vehicle warranty. Service contract or extended warranty issues. After-market (non-manufacturer) parts. Certain consequential damages. Personal injury claims. Cases in litigation. In most cases, disputes regarding the "living" portion of a motorhome. I bought my vehicle used with no warranty. Does California's Lemon Law still apply to my vehicle? No. The Lemon Law applies only to disputes involving the manufacturer's new vehicle warranty. (See page 16 for other sources of assistance.) 6 Lemon Law Arbitration Process Many manufacturers offer an arbitration process that is certified by the Department of Consumer Affairs' Arbitration Certification Program. These manufacturers have agreed to comply with the arbitrator's decision, if the consumer accepts it. Taking the first step Here are the first steps to take if you think you bought or leased a "lemon" vehicle: 1) Read your warranty and owner's manual. 2) Tell the dealer about the problem. Make sure it's fully described on the repair order. 3) Try to work with the dealer to resolve the problem. 4) Keep copies of all repair orders and take notes of all your conversations with dealer and any manufacturer representatives. 7 5) Keep a log or notebook on the problems and warranty- related repair attempts. Include dates, occurrences, and other related information. 6) Contact the manufacturer directly. If required by the warranty or owner's manual, send the manufacturer a letter describing the problems that need further repair. Send that letter to the address shown in your warranty or owner's manual. Send it by certified mail and keep a copy and the certified mail receipt. Organizing your paperwork Record and summarize warranty repairs in the order in which they occurred (use the form on page 22). Focus on the problem(s) that affects the use, value, or safety of the vehicle to you. Make copies of the purchase order and finance/lease agreement, all repair and service orders, any letters between you and the dealer or manufacturer, and any other documents, such as signed statements, that might help support your case. Do not use a highlighter pen on repair orders because it may blacken highlighted information when photocopied. Gathering information Contact the manufacturer and ask for any technical service bulletins that might relate to your vehicle's problem. 8 Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (see page 17) and ask for any safety recall information. Find out if there has been a pattern of similar problems with your vehicle model. Get signed statements from mechanics and people who have ridden in your vehicle and experienced the problem (for example, family or carpool members). This is especially important if the problem only happens once in awhile. Filing an arbitration application You may find an arbitration application in the information packet that came with the vehicle. It's usually inside the glove box. You can also get an application by calling the manufacturer's arbitration program (see page 12). When filling out the application, follow these steps: Clearly state what the problem is and what result you want from arbitration. Review it to make sure it's readable and complete. Before you send it, make a copy for your records. Presenting your case It is to your advantage to attend your hearing in person and present your case to the arbitrator. You also can make your presentation by telephone (but this is not as effective as making a presentation in person). Organize and write down the main points of your problem(s) and argument. Emphasize those problems that significantly impact the use, value, or safety of the vehicle to you. Minor adjustments are necessary to most new vehicles, and mentioning insignificant problems will divert attention from your main concerns. Rehearse your presentation. It may be beneficial for you to build your presentation around the factors listed on page 20 of this booklet. 9 While the total number of days that a vehicle has been out of service can be important, arbitrators tend to focus on those problems that still aren't fixed. If the manufacturer has repaired some problems so that the vehicle conforms to the terms of the warranty, arbitrators generally will not order the manufacturer to replace or buy back the vehicle. Focus on the problems that the dealer or manufacturer has not satisfactorily repaired. State what relief you want from the arbitrator. Remember, arbitration programs only address warranty repair issues and the expenses connected to them. To get any other monetary awards, you must use the court system. If you are dissatisfied with the arbitration decision You can reject it and either: 1) File a court action against the manufacturer; or 2) After an additional warranty repair attempt, re-file your arbitration case. 10 California's Certified Arbitration Programs Some manufacturers voluntarily seek certification of their arbitration programs from the California Department of Consumer Affairs' Arbitration Certification Program. These state-certified arbitration programs hear and make decisions about consumers' vehicle warranty problems. The Arbitration Certification Program monitors these programs to make sure they meet state and federal standards. It investigates consumer complaints about their operations. It does not overturn decisions made by the state- certified programs. 11 California's Certified Arbitration Programs CERTIFIED ARBITRATION MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED PROGRAM BBB Auto Line AM General (Hummer), Bentley, BMW (includes 4200 Wilson Blvd. Mini Cooper), Ford (includes Lincoln, Mercury, Suite 800 Ford motorhome chassis), General Motors Arlington, VA 22203-1838 (includes Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Geo, (800) 955-5100 Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saab, and Saturn), Honda/ Acura, Hyundai, Isuzu, Land Rover, Lotus, Mazda, Nissan/Infiniti, Volkswagen/Audi, Workhorse, Custom Chassis (some models) Consumer Arbitration Airstream Inc., Coachmen Recreational Vehicle Program for Recreational Company (includes Georgie Boy), Country Vehicles (CAP-RV) * Coach, Damon Corporation, Four Winds P.O. Box 1424 International Corporation, Monaco Coach Waukesha, WI 53187-1424 Corporation (includes Beaver Motor Coaches, (800) 279-5343 Holiday Rambler, R-Vision Inc., Royale Coaches, and Safari Motor Coaches), and Winnebago Industries, Inc. California Dispute Toyota (includes Scion), Porsche Settlement Program (CDSP) 22500 Metropolitan Parkway Suite 200 Clinton Township, MI 48035 (888) 300-6237 Hearings are held throughout California with the exception of CDSP Documents Only cases which are held in Dallas, Texas. * In most programs, arbitration of motor home warranty disputes are limited to the chassis, chassis cab, and propulsion portions only. NOTE: Some manufacturers do not have state-certified arbitration programs Dodge, Jeep, Eagle, and Plymouth), Ferrari, Jaguar, Kia, Lexus, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Peugeot, Subaru, Suzuki, and Volvo. Please check your owner's manual and warranty materials to determine if your vehicle's manufacturer offers an arbitration program. For the most recent information regarding state-certified arbitration programs and Lemon Law regulations, please see the Department's Web 12 site at www.dca.ca.gov/acp or call 800.952.5210. Vehicle Care Tips Here are basic tips to keep your new vehicle running smoothly: Service and maintain your vehicle according to the manufacturer's recommended schedule. Read and follow the warranty and owner's manual. Keep a service record and save all repair orders and receipts for maintenance performed on your vehicle. Don't abuse your vehicle. Taking care of your vehicle will help it run longer. Warranty protection doesn't apply to defects caused by misuse or abuse of your vehicle. 13 Mileage Offset Formula* If the arbitration decision awards you a replacement or refund for your vehicle, the arbitrator(s) may deduct a mileage offset for your use of the vehicle prior to the first warranty repair attempt. When the mileage offset applies, California law requires the use of the following formula to calculate the amount of the deduction: Miles Driven By Buyer Purchase Use Price X At First Repair Attempt = Deduction 120,000 Here is an example: Price paid by consumer ........................ $19,500 Miles driven by buyer at first repair ........... 9,500 $19,500 x 9,500 = $1,544 (use deduction) 120,000 $19,500 minus $1,544 = $17,956 $17,956 would be the amount you get back * Source: California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d)(2)(C). 14 If You Have Problems With Your Vehicle Take your vehicle in for service and completely describe the problem(s). Make sure the repair order shows the problem(s) you've described, the mileage on the odometer at the time of repair, the dates your vehicle was in the repair shop and when it was returned to you. Make sure an authorized dealer performs all warranty repairs. You must give the manufacturer or an authorized repair facility a reasonable opportunity to make needed repairs. Make sure every repair attempt is documented with a repair order, even if no repairs are made. You may need that documentation later. Keep copies of all service records and repair orders. If the problem isn't being resolved, record all contacts with the dealer and any manufacturer's representatives, noting the date and to whom you spoke. Keep notes about telephone calls, letters, or personal conversations about your vehicle's problems. Put all of this together in a binder or notebook. Notify the dealer immediately if a repair attempt is not successful. Do not stop making vehicle payments. 15 Additional Resources PROBLEMS/ ORGANIZATION TO CONTACT SERVICE NEEDED California's Lemon Department of Consumer Affairs Law Arbitration Arbitration Certification Program 1625 N. Market Blvd., Suite N-112 Sacramento, CA 95834 (916) 574-7350 Voice (800) 952-5210 Toll-Free (916) 574-8638 Fax www.dca.ca.gov/acp Manufacturer's or Manufacturer or dealer, by certified dealer's failure to honor mail (check the owner's manual for the the warranty address to notify the manufacturer of warranty repair needs) Extended warranty Service contract Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) underwritten by the Bureau of Investigations manufacturer www.dmv.ca.gov (check the white pages of your telephone book) Motorhomes ineligible New Motor Vehicle Board for arbitration 1507 21st Street, Suite 330 Mediation Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 445-1888 www.nmvb.ca.gov Local Mediation Programs in California www.dca.ca.gov/consumer/mediation_ programs.shtml Local County Consumer Affairs Office (check the white pages of your telephone book) Auto repair Department of Consumer Affairs Repair invoices Bureau of Automotive Repair (800) 952-5210 www.smogcheck.ca.gov/ 16 PROBLEMS/ ORGANIZATION TO CONTACT SERVICE NEEDED Dealer fraud DMV Bureau of Investigations Motorcycles (see page 16) Sales disputes New Motor Vehicle Board (see page 16) Used cars Local District Attorney's Office Office of the Attorney General Public Inquiry Unit P.O. Box 944255, Sacramento, CA 94244-2550 (916) 322-3360 or (800) 952-5225 www.ag.ca.gov Safety complaint National Highway Traffic Recall information Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE West Building, Washington, D.C. 20590 www.nhtsa.dot.gov Auto Safety Hotline: (888) 327-4236 Center for Auto Safety 1825 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 330 Washington, D.C. 20009 (202) 328-7700 www.autosafety.org Lemon Law attorneys Check your yellow pages at the beginning of the "attorneys" listing for lawyer referral services or call the California State Bar at (415) 538-2000 to get the name of the certified lawyer referral service nearest you. www.calbar.org Other Lemon Law Consumers for Auto Reliability information and Safety (CARS) 1303 J Street, Suite 270 Sacramento, CA 95814 (530) 759-9440 www.carconsumers.com/ Extended service Department of Insurance contracts Consumer Communications Division 300 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013 (800) 927-4357 www.insurance.ca.gov/ 17 Legal Definition of a New Vehicle** The Lemon Law covers new motor vehicles, including: A new vehicle bought or used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. A new vehicle with a gross vehicle weight under 10,000 pounds bought or used primarily for business purposes (provided the owner or business has no more than five vehicles registered in California). The chassis, chassis cab, and propulsion portions of a motorhome. A dealer-owned vehicle, a "demonstrator," or other motor vehicle sold with a manufacturer's new car warranty (such as a used vehicle). Purchased and leased vehicles. "New Motor Vehicle" does not include: Any portion of the motor home designed, used, or maintained primarily for human habitation; or A motorcycle or a motor vehicle which is not registered under the Vehicle Code because it is to be operated or used exclusively as an off-road vehicle. 18 ** Source: California Civil Code Section 1793.22(e). Legal Guidelines The Lemon Law Presumption*** The Lemon Law presumes that a vehicle is a "lemon" if the following criteria are met within 18 months of delivery to the buyer or lessee or 18,000 miles on the vehicle's odometer, whichever comes first: 1) The manufacturer or its agents have made four or more attempts to repair the same warranty problem, or the vehicle has been out of service for more than 30 days (not necessarily all at the same time) while being repaired for any number of warranty problems; or 2) The manufacturer or its agents have made two or more attempts to repair a warranty problem that results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven; and 3) The problems are covered by the warranty, substantially reduce the vehicle's use, value, or safety to the consumer and are not caused by abuse of the vehicle; and 4) If required by the warranty materials or by the owner's manual, the consumer has directly notified the manufacturer about the problem(s), preferably in writing. The notice must be sent to the address shown in the warranty or owner's manual. If these criteria are met, the Lemon Law presumes the buyer or lessee is entitled to a replacement vehicle or a refund of the purchase price. However, the manufacturer may show that the criteria have not been met (for example, because the problems are minor) and therefore, the buyer or lessee is not entitled to a replacement vehicle or refund. *** Source: California Civil Code Section 1793.22(b). 19 Factors That May Affect Your Case Here are some factors the arbitrators may consider when reviewing your case: Whether the arbitration program has jurisdiction to decide your dispute; Whether your vehicle has a problem that substantially affects its use, value, and/or safety to you; Whether the problem is determined to be a substantial one by the arbitrator; Whether the problem was caused by an unreasonable use of your vehicle; Whether the manufacturer has had a reasonable opportunity to repair your vehicle including: – the number of repair attempts – the number of days your vehicle was in the shop for repair 20 – other factors that affect how many repair attempts were made, and the reasonableness of those factors – whether your warranty dispute falls under the Lemon Law Presumption (see page 19) Whether a further repair attempt is likely to remedy the problem; The existence and amount of any incidental damages including, but not limited to, sales taxes, license fees, registration fees, other official fees, prepayment penalties, early termination charges, earned finance charges, and repair, towing and rental costs actually paid, incurred or to be incurred by you; Whether a mileage deduction should apply (see page 14); Any other issue that is relevant to the particular dispute. 21 Repair Record Summary Recording the information from your service repair orders in chronological order on a chart like this will help you organize your information. DATE MILEAGE REPAIR ORDER # DAYS OUT OF SERVICE LIST TYPE OF PROBLEM AND REPAIRS MADE DATE MILEAGE REPAIR ORDER # DAYS OUT OF SERVICE LIST TYPE OF PROBLEM AND REPAIRS MADE DATE MILEAGE REPAIR ORDER # DAYS OUT OF SERVICE LIST TYPE OF PROBLEM AND REPAIRS MADE DATE MILEAGE REPAIR ORDER # DAYS OUT OF SERVICE LIST TYPE OF PROBLEM AND REPAIRS MADE 22 DATE MILEAGE REPAIR ORDER # DAYS OUT OF SERVICE LIST TYPE OF PROBLEM AND REPAIRS MADE DATE MILEAGE REPAIR ORDER # DAYS OUT OF SERVICE LIST TYPE OF PROBLEM AND REPAIRS MADE DATE MILEAGE REPAIR ORDER # DAYS OUT OF SERVICE LIST TYPE OF PROBLEM AND REPAIRS MADE DATE MILEAGE REPAIR ORDER # DAYS OUT OF SERVICE LIST TYPE OF PROBLEM AND REPAIRS MADE DATE MILEAGE REPAIR ORDER # DAYS OUT OF SERVICE LIST TYPE OF PROBLEM AND REPAIRS MADE 23 DATE MILEAGE REPAIR ORDER # DAYS OUT OF SERVICE LIST TYPE OF PROBLEM AND REPAIRS MADE DATE MILEAGE REPAIR ORDER # DAYS OUT OF SERVICE LIST TYPE OF PROBLEM AND REPAIRS MADE DATE MILEAGE REPAIR ORDER # DAYS OUT OF SERVICE LIST TYPE OF PROBLEM AND REPAIRS MADE DATE MILEAGE REPAIR ORDER # DAYS OUT OF SERVICE LIST TYPE OF PROBLEM AND REPAIRS MADE DATE MILEAGE REPAIR ORDER # DAYS OUT OF SERVICE LIST TYPE OF PROBLEM AND REPAIRS MADE 24 California Department of Consumer Affairs 1625 N. Market Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95834 1.800.952.5210 Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor State of California Rosario Marín, Secretary State and Consumer Services Agency Carrie Lopez, Director Department of Consumer Affairs This booklet is available without charge by calling the Department of Consumer Affairs' toll-free telephone number at 800.952.5210. This publication is also available online through the Department's Web site at www.dca.ca.gov/acp. For the most recent information regarding state-certified arbitration programs and Lemon Law regulations, please see the Department's Web site at www.dca.ca.gov/acp. 07-065 (09/07) California Department of Consumer Affairs Arbitration Certification Program 1625 N. Market Blvd., Suite N-112 Sacramento, CA 95834
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Ek Phnom and Wat Baset
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Wat Ek, often called Ek Phnom, is definitely Battambang's best option. It's a fine little temple with some good carvings remaining and particularly picturesque at sunset. It's only a 10 kilometre or 20 minute or so drive out of town so a fine late afternoon filler if you want to stretch your legs after sitting on a boat or bus all day. The temple originally dates to the early 11th century and reign of Suryavarman I and consists of inner and outer walls and a large central shrine with entrance portico on a raised central platform – hence 'Phnom'.
The temple's construction was ordered by the king himself as his famous 'temple of the west', so unusually for a provincial temple, it's mostly made from the more expensive sandstone rather than cheaper laterite. This temple is often combined with the nearby Wat Baset site to make a longer trip, but if you only want to see one, prioritise Wat Ek over the latter, which is in a sorry state. Often known locally as the 'ruined ruin', constructed by the same king, it was originally the larger of the two.
For some reason the Khmer Rouge had it in for this site which they attempted to dismantle before a series of accidents fortunately convinced them the spirits weren't happy so they left off. In more recent times a misguided local thought he'd improve the ruins by painting the remaining carvings yellow and blue, though it is happily beginning to wash off now. These days the scattered piles of rubble are hard to decipher though there are amazingly still some excellent lintels remaining.
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Sweet and Shabby Spring List Journal (book kit)
This sweet little book was inspired by all of the list making challenges that are so popular on instagram. i wanted to make a book that would allow you to make a list journal in the sweet, shabby, and vintage style we all love.
Included with this kit are all of the materials to make and embellish your book including:
personalized illustration for your cover with whatever name you would like
paper bags
vintage fabric
vintage fabric and lace scraps
paper doilies
pre made journal cards featuring cute vintage illustrations
12 additional tags
list prompts printed on sticker paper
gold paperclips
embroidery thread for binding
various other paper and lace embellishments
(pen is not included in kit, however we do have some lovely flower and vintage lace pens available in the shop as well)
Your kit will arrive packaged in a clear top gift box. This is a great project for rainy spring afternoons. Pick up a couple kits to do with your girls!
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Holiday Mini Book Kit
The little book kits are made using vintage red leather book covers that measure a mere 4". But despite the sweet petite size, you can create 11 different pages due to the unique way the book pages are created. I have already precut and folded your book pages for you, but have not adhered them so that you can embellish your inside covers and pages prior to permanently adhering them to the cover.
This sweet little kit is perfect for creating mini art books, scrapbooks, or memory books featuring petite photos of your holiday season.
The books kits also come complete with 2 petite collage sheets, antique book pages, antique ledger paper, vintage wrapping paper, a packet of vintage lace scraps, trims, and embellishments, everything you need to create the perfect mixed media book.
All you will need is your adhesive and scissors!
This kit will arrive packaged in a sturdy clear box.
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Mixed Media Composition Book Kit
This kit was featured in the August Little Pink Box, and I had the materials to create a couple of extra journals, so I added them to the shop.
This kit contains all of the materials used to create the journal as shown:
*Antique ledger sheets from the late 1800's-1900's.
*A beautifully reproduced script printed on muslin for the cover
*A digital collage of a beautiful butterfly lady "holding" your first initial printed on muslin
*Vintage ribbon and lace for the binding
*Dyed and crinkled seam binding
*Labels for both the inside and outer cover of the journal
*Gold chipboard key
*Full instructions to put your journal together
Please add the initial you would like on for your journal in the box below.
*If you would prefer for me to put the journal together for you, I am more than happy to do that, just make that selection below.
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Journal kit $14.95
Handmade for you $19.95
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Bobbin Dolls (kit)
Originally these little bobbin dolls were a kit created for The Little Pink Box, but so many people asked for them, I decided to go ahead and offer a few kits here as well.
This charming project is a simple and fun project to make, and I think you will find that they are quite addictive as well.
Included in each kit:
Lots of printed images to make the dolls, so you have a variety to choose from
3 wooden pieces to make your dolls
3 vintage bobbins
Petite flowers, buttons, and various other embellishments
Petite paper lace
Printed words, phrases, and names to give your little dolls a bit of "personality"
Instructions for creating your dolls.
You can find a few more photos of other dolls I made in this
blog post.
Bobbin Doll Add On
Because I think you'll enjoy making the little bobbin dolls so much, and because there are extra images in the original kit, I have added an "add on" to this kit.
The add on is for one wooden doll piece, and one vintage bobbin. The images, embellishments, words, etc, are not included with this purchase. This is just for the wooden doll part and vintage bobbin. All of the other materials are included in the original kit.
Petite Cameo Kit
This sweet kit is a simple, but charming project kit to create a shabby chic style framed cameo. It's perfect for adding a touch of shabby chic to your decor, or can be easily modified to be added to the cover of an art journal or scrapbook.
Included in the kit is the cameo head, petite frame, script printed on fabric, stamped "arch", and vintage lace. You will provide your own paint colors, so this can be made any color you wish. Instructions are provided.
It's a perfect project for a rainy summer afternoon. Grab a couple of kits to create with a friend or child and make it a shared memory.
Sweet and Nostalgic Card Making Kit
This sweet kit contains the materials to make 3 handmade cards.
Each kit contains:
3 hand stamped exclusive wood veneer cards
3 different blank cards with envelopes (pink, aqua, and taupe polka dots)
paper doilies
3 pink heart envelope seals
coordinating twine
All of the materials you will need to create 3 darling handmade cards!
White Vintage Hankie Journal Kit
We are super excited to expand on our popular vintage hankie journal line of kits. Introducing our white hankie journal kits! White is perfect for brides, brides maids, mother of the bride, or anyone that just loves white!
One of my favorite things to make little books out of is vintage hankies. I've been making them for years and never get tired of making new ones. They're the perfect size for mini books, or little journals/notebooks to carry in your purse.
These sweet little kits contain a vintage hankie, and pre cut cardstock for your pages, all you have to do is stitch (or glue) your journal together and embellish to your hearts content. Each kit comes package in a clear cello sleeve wrapped in vintage eyelet trim and adorned with a sweet label.
collage sheets
work great with these sweet little journals.
I have so many it would be impossible to list them all here, so please choose the color theme you would prefer below.
Complete instructions are provided for creating your book.
If you need multiple books for a shower or party, please contact me, I am more than happy to coordinate with your needs.
Please note, most vintage white hankies have either a simple embroidery on the corner or a bit of color. Please make your selection of the type of hankie you would like below.
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Custom Craft Box for Little or Big Girls
After making a few of these custom craft boxes for various customers to give as gifts, I decided to add them to the shop.
A custom craft box is a perfect gift for any creative girl, whether she's a little girl, or adult. I will work with you on your recipients favorite colors, style, and craft projects enjoyed.
Every craft box will contain various craft kits suited to your preferences, embellishments, a name spelled out in pretty letters, and lots of other touches to make them feel extra special.
The boxes are created in a beautifully decorated wooden box which also can be used as a special keepsake box once all of the projects have been completed.
Upon receipt of an order, I will email you with questions so we can come up with a box that will be just perfect.
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Our custom craft boxes would also make wonderful kits for special birthday parties, bridal showers, or creative retreats. If you are interested in purchasing multiple boxes, please email me for special pricing.
Vintage Hankie Journal Kits
One of my favorite things to make little books out of is vintage hankies. I've been making them for years and never get tired of making new ones. They're the perfect size for mini books, or little journals/notebooks to carry in your purse.
These sweet little kits contain a vintage hankie, and pre cut cardstock for your pages, all you have to do is stitch (or glue) your journal together and embellish to your hearts content. Our
collage sheets
work great with these sweet little journals.
I have so many it would be impossible to list them all here, so please choose the color theme you would prefer below.
Upon purchase of the hankie journal kits, you will be given a link to the instructions on how to create them!
Which do you prefer?:
Mostly blue (1 in stock)
Other pastels
Brighter colors
Surprise me, I like them all
Pretty Pink Notions
This sweet little kit has a perfect blend of vintage and new embellishments for all of your craft projects!
Sweetly packaged in our doily trinket boxes, this kit contains the following items:
Vintage vial filled with tiny pink rose cabachons
Various pink buttons
Vintage pink thread bobbin spool
Vintage tiny pink pearls
Pink ribbon slides
18" of vintage pink sequins
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Notions In White
This darling little trinket box is filled to the brim with wonderful creamy white notions you can add to your projects. When I designed this little kit I had hand stitching in mind, but of course many of the items would also work wonderfully on other types of crafting as well.
Included is a vintage white spool of thread, vintage pearls, vintage buttons, sequins, tiny white and gold tags, and some creamy white paper roses. There may be other sweet little white embellishments included as well. I add things as I find them to keep them unique.
This would make a perfect little gift for a crafter in your life, a bride,a Mother, a secret pal, or for yourself!
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"On our wedding day I couldn't believe how lucky I was, that someone like her wanted to be with someone like me, because she's a ten, and I'm like a four. Four to six, depending on the day. And what really makes it sting is that I haven't felt good about my body for some time now."
But is it vanity? Andrea's body, Cathy's body. Given away to everyone else to look at. Sean standing proudly, pants off in the middle of a parking lot. Is it fair, in other words, to compare her relationship with her body to Paul's, with his? Are men allowed to be insecure about their bodies? They're allowed to be insecure about everything else. We clean up their messes and we shut the cabinet doors and we tell them not to worry. Sometimes lie to them, so they won't have to be scared.
But to be living on the edge of this every day -- hanging off the side of it, like Adam in bed -- knowing he has the most beautiful wife in the entire world, and that everybody can see her, Cathy's beautiful face, Cathy's beautiful body, and knowing that someday he'll lose her. Is that worth something? Anything? Is it fair to resent him for his limitations? Is it fair to rule out his insecurities, on top of everything else, just because he's wrong about this one little thing? And only that, by a slim margin? His nightmares will come true; her body will take her away from him. His heart will break.
"You made me cancel my gym membership because you said I wasn't going enough but I wasn't going because I hurt my knee and then when my knee got better I couldn't go because I wasn't a member anymore," he complains. And now she's leaving him, because he's not as beautiful as she is. "But hey, at least we've got the extra forty bucks in our pocket every month." She's a ten and he's a four. She's a IV.
The therapist asks what Cathy's thinking, as Paul winds down. He is exhausting; it shows. "I'm thinking how much Adam used to love playing hide and seek with me when he was little. And I'm simultaneously thinking I'd really like a vanilla latte right now." Paul stares around at her and asks if there's a relationship between those two things; she admits they probably aren't, and walks out of there. She leaves the door hanging open, his mouth hanging open. Like a cabinet.
New plan: Paintball with Adam. Not quite hide and seek, but then Cathy's already playing that. With everybody.
"You can take some aggression out on me, and maybe you'll realize your old mom isn't such a drag all the time... Paintball!" She thought this one would do it; she thought she'd got him this time. He offers to shoot himself in the head -- he doesn't mean it; when he says these things they aren't real bullets -- than "run around the yard playing with my mom."


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The Swiss Echoes are conducting their fall concert at the Ripon Swiss Hall on Saturday, Oct. 18, starting at 7:30 p.m.
Ripon Rotary President Harrison Gibbs is making a difference in his club only three months into his presidency evidenced by last Wednesday noon's meeting at Spring Creek Country Club where he installed three new members he personally recruited and handed out five Paul Harris fellowships to deserving members.
A $400,000 marijuana bust by Ripon Police on Goodwin Drive resulted in the arrest of a couple from a rural farm house located between Jimco Truck Plaza on the Highway 99 Frontage and the Save Mart Shopping Center on Colony Road just east of Jack Tone Road.
Mike Restuccia took a timeout from the Ripon City Council.
Scarecrows are popping up at various places around Ripon.
An informative forum featuring local candidates in the running for Ripon City Council, San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors and the superintendents of schools takes place tonight
Elected leaders will again receive the same health plan as that of the City of Ripon employees.
Trisha Hickman is trying to stay ahead of the game by making several save-the-date requests to the Ripon Unified school board.
Two car batteries, a garbage Toter, a bicycle, and the top of the golf cart were some of the items volunteers retrieved from the Stanislaus River in Ripon during a clean-up effort.
Residents in the northeastern section of Ripon flooded a police dispatcher with calls shortly after 8 p.m. Monday night after hearing what they described as a bomb blast near a church and adjacent park in the 300 block of Boesh Avenue.
Once upon a time, the City of Ripon had the Police Athletic League.
Tim and Matt Niblett can easily be referred to as the "Whiz Kids" of Ripon Unified School District having soared from kindergarten through high school and are now on the verge of receiving similar doctorate degrees.
The City of Ripon will look to do something special for those who have served or are serving their country during November.
The race for the Ripon City Council may have already been decided.
Suicide is very real issue.
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Five teens - 18 and 19 years old - who robbed Ripona Market at gunpoint last August have been sentenced to multi-year state prison terms.
Graduation at Ripon High is Friday, May 29, at Stouffer Field.
The City of Ripon must reduce its water usage by 36 percent.
The Color the Skies event is being taken over by the Ripon Chamber of Commerce.
Ripon's city-wide cleanup of is half way complete as crews finished with residences on the west side of Highway 99. Next week the city will collect the remaining articles placed in front of homes.
The Ripon Unified teachers will be getting raises next year.
Ripon Unified teachers will soon be getting an 8 percent on-going salary increase.
Jack Tone Golf Course could soon see some improvements.
Road closures are being coordinated by the Ripon Police Department on Saturday for safety purposes during the 5K and the first 1.5 miles of the Half Marathon course of Rina's Run from 7 to 7:50 a.m.
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YouTube Space Tokyo and Toei open samurai drama studio for YouTubers to create own ninja moviesWritten by: William on April 13, 2015 at 8:55 am | In LIFESTYLE | No Comments
Google Japan has opened YouTube Space Tokyo, a production studio for YouTube users to film, edit and create original videos.
Made in partnership with film studio Toei, the space also features a set that can be altered into four different period settings. Ever wanted to make a YouTube video on a samurai soundstage? Now's your chance!
Or at least, it is until May 20th.
YouTube Space Tokyo is located on the 29th floor of Roppongi Hills and joins other studios in Los Angeles, London and elsewhere. It offers tutorials on sword-fighting, special effects and filming. Additional shoots can be done at Toei's Eigamura in Kyoto, a kind of theme park cum film studio.
The soundstage is currently being used by popular YouTubers such as Asahi Sasaki, Chuck Johnson and Rin Rin Doll. You need to have over 5,000 subscribers on your YouTube channel to qualify (the more subscribers you have, the longer you can use the studio). For collaborations between several YouTubers, the studio can be rented for up to six months.
There are also workshops and a "creators' cafe", plus other events.
Toei is famed for its samurai dramas (jidaigeki), a genre usually associated with an older demographic. Now YouTube is making its young and funky again. It's a notable collaboration between the leader of the digital revolution and one of the stalwarts of Japan's conservative film industry.
Now celebrating its tenth anniversary, YouTube has been heavily promoting local semi-celebrity YouTubers, hoping to harness grassroots support for the platform. Japan is YouTube's biggest success story in Asia and it wants to build on its achievements with the help of Japanese-language online stars like Bilingirl, Hikakin, and Hajime.
While the samurai studio is only available until May, the YouTube Space Tokyo is not going away, so look out for more interesting tie-ups in the future.
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Islamic State (IS) threat to kill Japanese hostages quickly inspires social media meme spoofsWritten by: William on January 21, 2015 at 11:11 am | In CULTURE | 6 Comments
Well, it didn't take long.
The threat by IS to execute two Japanese hostages, Haruna Yukawa and Kenji Goto, in retaliation to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's pledge in Israel to help fight Islamic terrorism has already inspired an internet meme.
It comes amidst speculation that the original video posted by IS is actually a fake. In it, Goto and Yukawa are dressed in orange jumpsuits while a knife-wielding man says they will be killed unless a $200 million ransom (the amount Japan committed to fight IS) is received within 72 hours.
The hashtag #ISISクソコラグランプリ is seeing a lot of spoof images featuring the posing alleged Islamic State militant and his two captives, but with "extra" flourishes. (The meme hashtag — "shitty collage grand prix" — is a common one for sharing funny images online among Japanese netizens.)
These are a few of the many examples that have appeared so far, some of which are very inventive.
Here the hostages hold point cards for an electronics store.
Now the three have become the big personae non gratae of 2014: scientist Haruko Obokata, politician Ryutaro Nonomura, and composer Mamoru Samuragochi.
Surely this isn't allowed for an Islamic State soldier? They are holding Tenga "onacup" sex toys!
Two of the three have become certain famous North Koreans posing for a photo.
Their faces are now decorating an itasha.
Dreaming of okonomiyaki…
When two lives are potentially in the balance, is this incredibly coldhearted? Or is it the only possible reaction to such a mindless act as to threaten to murder two innocent people for something their government has done?
Arguably, if the IS video does turn out to be a fake, then laughing at the extremists is the best policy. But if it's real and Yukawa and Goto are killed (or are already dead), then the joke will definitely no longer be funny.
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Category: CULTURE
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Top Google Search keywords and search trends in Japan in 2014Written by: William on December 17, 2014 at 8:26 am | In CULTURE, LIFESTYLE | No Comments
Google has shared shared the top search terms in Japan for 2014.
Here are the top search terms, which were of course originally in Japanese and so vary slightly from the translation or English equivalent.
Overall Searchword Ranking
1. Yahoo
2. YouTube
3. Facebook
4. Weather forecast
5. Rakuen
6. Amazon
7. Pazudora (Puzzle & Dragons)
8. News
9. Yahoo! Auction
10. Twitter
Trending Words
1. World Cup
2. Yo-Kai Watch
3. Sochi Olympic
4. Typhoon
5. "Frozen"
6. Kei Nishokori
7. Yuzuru Hanyu
8. Dengue fever
9. Ken Takakura
10. Mt Ontake
Trending News
1. World Cup
2. Sochi Olympics
3. Typhoon
4. Dengue fever
5. Mt Ontake
6. Ebola virus
7. Nobel prize
8. Earthquake
9. Asia Games
10. iPhone6
Trending Males
1. Kei Nishikori (tennis player)
2. Yuzuru Hanyu (figure skater)
3. Ken Takakura (actor)
4. Ryutaro Nonomura (politician)
5. Takajin Yashiki (singer, TV personality)
6. Mamoru Samuragoch (composer)
7. ASKA (musician)
8. Sota Fukushi (actor)
9. Noriaki Kasai (ski jumper)
10. Robin Willians (actor, comedian)
Trending Females
1. Haruko Obokata (stem cell biologist)
2. Mao Asada (figure skater)
3. Ayaka Shiomura (politician)
4. Zawachin (celebrity impersonator)
5. Kanna Hashimoto (music idol)
6. Nippon Erekiteru Rengou (comedy duo)
7. Seiko Yamamoto (wrestler)
8. Takako Matsu (actor)
9. May J. (singer)
10. Keiko Kitagawa (actor)
Trending Deceased Persons
1. Ken Takakura (actor)
2. Ken Utsui (actor)
3. Eiichi Ohtaki (actor)
4. Takajin Yashiki (singer, TV personality)
5. Robin Williams (actor, comedian)
6. Keiko Awaji (actor)
7. Takako Doi (politician)
8. Junko Ouchi (fashion critic)
9. Yoshiki Sasai (stem cell biologist)
10. Akio Sanpei (writer)
Trending TV Dramas
1. "Hirugao" (Fuji)
2. "Ashita mama ga inai" (NTV)
3. "Hanko to Anne" (NHK)
4. "Gochisousan" (NHK)
5. "Shitsuren Chocolatier" (Fuji)
6. "Massan" (NHK)
7. "First Class" (Fuji)
8. "Roosevelt Game" (TBS)
9. "Kuroda Kanbei" ("Gushi Kanbei") (NHK)
10. "Gomen ne seishun" (TBS)
Trending Characters
1. Doraemon
2. Jibanyan (from Yo-Kai Watch)
3. Funassyi
4. Pikachu
5. Kumamon
You can also check our round-up of the top trends of 2014 in Japan, as well as the Twitter buzz words.
Tags: Politics, SNS, Social Issues, Sport
Category: CULTURE, LIFESTYLE
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Top Twitter hashtags and trends for Japan in 2014Written by: William on December 11, 2014 at 10:00 am | In LIFESTYLE | 1 Comment
Twitter Japan has announced the top ten hashtags and top ten trends for Japan in 2014.
Anime-related hashtags accounted for four of the top ten, while number 8 was taken by a hashtag for Gravure idol selfies. The top hashtag was #nhk24.
Top trending themes include receipts showing the increase in sales tax on products, as well as plenty of sport like Sochi, Formula 1, and tennis star Kei Nishikori. Less positive moments of the year included the STAP cells scandal and natural disasters such as the Hiroshima landslides and Mt Ontake eruption.
Trending celebrity Twitter accounts included right-wing politician Toshio Tamogami, comedian Daisuke Muramoto, and Satoshi Fukase from the band Sekai no Owari and (ironically, his girlfriend), Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.
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The Online Trend of Summer 2013: Stupidity Goes ViralWritten by: Mina on September 2, 2013 at 10:13 am | In LIFESTYLE | No Comments
At first, it was sensational. Then it became a trend. Now we've all had enough. Someone has been there, and someone else has done that.
This summer, Japan witnessed a great number of youngsters exercising their freedom of expression on the web. In most cases, their "artwork" — or photos — shows them posing inside various equipment or playing with food at their restaurant or store at which they worked part-time.
The picture below was the first to make headline news. It shows a young man inside an ice cream freezer at one of Lawson's convenience stores in Kamobe, Kochi. The photo was originally uploaded on his friend's Facebook page on June 18th. Later we learned that he was the son of the store owner.
Lawson was quick to react, not so much to discipline their young employee, but to protect their brand image. They issued a statement on their website, one month later on July 15th, saying that they had decided to terminate the franchise contract with the owner and to close the store "indefinitely" — until they find a new owner.
Following the above post, a number of similar photos went viral on the web, some of which made their way onto TV news.
There was a photo of a Burger King employee lying on a pile of burger buns on the floor. An employee at Marugen the ramen chain restaurant, posted a picture of herself holding frozen sausage in her teeth, winking at the camera. A young guy working at Hotto Motto, one of the biggest bento chains, got himself inside a kitchen fridge presumably trying to take a little nap during his break.
And there was this guy, a Pizza Hut employee who tried a little harder to entertain his fellow workers and some other millions of potential crowd on the web.
In his tweet, he says that it is his "privilege" as an employee at a pizza store who gets to play with pizza dough. The photo was originally taken and uploaded back in May, and the parent company, KFC Japan, posted an apology on its website on August 19th, stating that they would "take severe action" against him. The three months "gap" we can see here tells that he was not necessarily a copycat. When we look at this trend, we should keep in mind that some photos were taken before the Lawson news came out. The "viral" part has a lot more to do with millions of netizens in Japan, trying later to dig out the undiscovered photos of "inappropriate" pranks exposed on the web.
Although many of the affected companies have quickly issued an official apology on their respective websites and stated that they would take "severe action" against the involved parties, some of them completely missed the point. For example, Burger King and KFC Japan stated that the food in the photos was to be disposed of and was never served to customers — as if such excuse could make them less guilty of the act. Hygiene, after all, is not the only issue here, but disrespect. On the other hand, Bronco Billy, a steak chain, went so far as to shut down the store after a photo was discovered of an employee playing inside the kitchen fridge.
Finally, on August 26th, two 19-year-old fishermen in Kushiro, Hokkaido, were arrested for damaging a police car. The photo was posted the day before on August 25th, and they probably never imagined that one Twitter photo could turn into a criminal record in a matter of hours.
Thus (hopefully) concludes the summer trend of 2013. Facebook or Twitter has once again proven itself to be a great tool, allowing us to see what could be happening behind the counter. In fact, there is nothing new about the prank itself. We just didn't have any visual testimony till now.
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Japanese Manga App for Turning Photos into Comic BooksWritten by: William on January 21, 2013 at 12:18 pm | In LIFESTYLE | No Comments
Forget the retro charms of Instagram, transform the photos taken with your phone into a personal comic book strip instead!
Manga Camera is an phone app that converts your regular image into a frame from a manga comic, complete with onomatopoeic phrases to give an extra edge to the latest portrait of your cat or loved one.
The iPhone app took the country by storm last year and received around 3 million downloads in its initial month of release, 1 million in the first week alone.
Japan is the home of manga (and Purikura photo booths), of course, so this shouldn't surprise anyone but the relatively simple app really tapped into an as-then hungry niche. This is expanding, though, with a rival "Otaku Camera" app now available as well.
The life of the average salaryman could no doubt do with a bit of spicing up and pictures of your colleagues converted into comic book characters is certainly one way to make the twelve-hour stint at the office go faster.
The brainchild of Shunsuke Funaki, Manga Camera received some welcome publicity overseas when it was first released (yes, I know we're late to the party!) and is still going strong (it released an Android version in December). Downloads are not just from Japanese users either. Taiwanese and Koreans also apparently rank high.
The problem is how to make this kind of app not just a quick blink-and-it's-gone hit. Sure, there are 32 kinds of manga frames to choose from but can this genre of app keep going? The development time was apparently just under a month — but can the popularity of the app last any longer?
SNS functionality is a must, for sure, as is targeting other Asian regions, especially China.
Other photo-editing local apps on the market that have done a good job with this include Snapeee, which brings the uber-kawaii feminine touches of Purikura to your phone.
There is also miil, an app especially for sharing images of food. The Japanese are obsessed with taking photos of their meals and then uploading them to blogs and social media. Can this more esoteric kind of app, which has also passed local user milestones in the millions, grow in other regions as well? The jury's out for now.
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Category: LIFESTYLE
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Couples only smartphone app Pairy for talkative loversWritten by: William on October 16, 2012 at 11:15 am | In LIFESTYLE | No Comments
Pairy was announced in June, a special iPhone and Android app just for a couple to communicate between themselves.
Pairy is not a pioneer in a global sense but it might provide solutions to local digital dilemmas.
This year also saw the release of the similarly named Pair, a social networking app just for couples in America. Plus we have recently seen Between in Korea and Lovebyte in Singapore.
But privacy is more important to Japanese web users than Americans and Europeans (sometimes a Google search for a Japanese person will literally bring up nothing). This isn't just for saccharine and schmaltzy couples: Pairy will mean that you can chat on Facebook and tweet just between yourselves (like the app Path), which is very important for Japanese.
Forgetful men will like that you can have the app notify you about your anniversary and for the sleazier amongst you, you can even chronicle those "milestones" you have reached with your partner (first kiss etc) in a "couple timeline".
The developers have taken out any potentially negative or problem-causing issues too, such as giveaways like your present location (after all, knowing where your lover is might create all sorts of relationship issues!). There is also a (tongue-in-cheek?) warning at the bottom of their website advising that this is not a service for "monitoring or restricting" your boyfriend or girlfriend. People prone to jealous paranoia will likely find it frustrating.
The focus is on chatting, writing a mutual blog, sharing links and getting information about dates and places to go (restaurants etc) tailored to the particular couple.
There is also a digital "stamps" feature where you can add cute illustrations to express yourself like emoticons (this is surely how they make their money?). In this respect the user interface and interaction retains a very Japanese look.
Line has also seen success with this kind of "virtual sticker shop" feature. A free Japanese phone call and messaging app, it was launched after the 3.11 earthquake and tsunami and currently has some 60 million users worldwide.
Japanese users took to Facebook very slowly because of the concerns over privacy so local developers have found ways to exploit the best things about the platform, while also respecting vernacular worries. According to research by the University of Tokyo's graduate school in the summer, some 56% of users across the generations are now using some kind of SNS, a 23% jump from 2010 levels. Though it hasn't been plain sailing for all platforms, that is not to say there isn't a strong craving for digital communication.
Another reason for Facebook's initially turgid growth was that Mixi had made such a success out of the "diary" SNS genre. This is still popular, it seems, as witnessed by the launch very recently of wakka (pictured above), a diary app from Cyber Agent for sharing your mini blog entries with your friends.
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=====[Table of Contents]=====
Guide To A Dead Power Supply Unit Replacement
How do I change my front (eject) LEDs?
What type of resistors do I need for ____ LEDs??
Where is the tutorials page???
What Xbox Version do I have???
How do I get the case off???
How do I get the face plate/front panel thingy off?
What's the best way to get the jewel off?
How do I get the paint off of my jewel/Get the jewel clear or less cloudy?
Okay, So I took off my jewel and sanded it, or got a custom one. How do I get it back on???
What type of paint should I use on my xbox?
Painting tips for newbies!!!
Complete Two Color Painting Tutorial
How do I do the 12v Fan Mod?
What are the average temperatures for the xbox cpu and motherboard?
What is too hot for my xbox?
What's the best way to cool my xbox?
How can I make the fan more quiet?
What are sizes for the back fan?
Where can I get a new jewel at?
How do I light my jewel? Cold cathode or LEDs?
Where can I buy a cathode fan?
I have a cathode/light kit...how do I install it?
I bought a lighting product that uses an inverter...now Xbox won't turn on!!!
There is not enough room for my jewel lighting!!
What size LEDs do I need for the eject buttons?
Where can I buy LEDs?
How do I install LEDs in the controllers?
How do I install LEDs in the controllers to make the A, B, X, and Y buttons glow?
What type of soldering iron should I buy?
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*Lots of props to brahm2 for the edits and updates* - neo529
Guide To A Dead Power Supply Unit Replacement
^ this thread has saved many people in desperation
(by smokeingit)
also look here
How do I change my front (eject) LEDs?
Well, XBTool allows you to specify the LED color of red, green, or orange and can have them alternate and flash as well. Otherwise, there is a tutorial for changing them to any color (by dzv)
What type of resistors do I need for ____ LEDs??
(by EvilWays)
Where is the tutorials page???
What Xbox Version do I have???
http://xbox-linux.so...onsfinding.html - incredibly detailed
How do I get the case off???
How do I get the face plate/front panel thingy off?
Read this thread:
And watch this video (thanks to TykSak)
And brahm2's own video (it's not this easy to get it off the first time, but oh well)
What's the best way to get the jewel off?
This method is reccomended because it is sooooo easy:
Step 1: Put the top part of your case into the freezer for about 30 minutes.
Step 2: Take it out, remove metal shielding and tap directly under your jewel with a hammer [OR A SHOE!!] and she'll pop right off. (by tester123)
If tester's method doesn't work (unusually strong glue or something) try this method:
First open up the xbox case ant take off the top. Take the metal shielding off the top. There are 6 little posts that you have to bend a little of the metal back. Grab a hair blower and a small screw driver. Set the hair dryer to hot and high. Point the hair blower at the back of the jewel for 5 minutes, no less. Take the screw driver and stick it under the jewel and leaver it off. Thats it your jewel is off. (by wup)
Here is a 30 second method:
What you need is a can of compressed air. You use it for cleaning PC parts and dusting things. If you turn it upside down it shoots out a liquid that is super cold and freezes. Anyways, turn the can upside down and spray all around your jewel. Be sure to get alot of it around the sides and underneath. When i was done spraying I had a little pool of this "super cooling liquid air" on my jewel. It evaporated in a few seconds then the jewel peeled right off. Hope this helps! (by EyeCandyAccord)
How do I get the paint off of my jewel/Get the jewel clear or less cloudy?
[*]A good way, with no sanding required, is NAIL POLISH REMOVER. Take some paper towel, dab some Cutex on it, and rub. It will take a while, but it is well worth it. If you don't have a sister/mom/girlfriend, go to a drugstore. It should be cheaper than a million kinds of sandpaper. Look at this result:
Note: don't let it SOAK.. RUB it. Sometimes it might depend on the nail polish if it is cloudy.
Note 2: Apparently ACETONE FREE Nail Polish is the kind that does not cloud.
Note 3: This method does not work 100% of the time, and some members still get cloudy jewels.
[*]the sanding method is quicker but sometimes yields less than satisfactory results. I usually start with a low-grit sandpaper til most of the paint is gone. Then I use a 600 - 800 grit til its all gone then i use a 1500 grit + wet sanding. Then I use toothpaste for polishing.
[*]Keep the following in mind:
[*]Just as a tip, various other household chemicals have been reported to work just as well. Pine Sol and Oven cleaner have both had good results, but sometimes the jewel clouds with oven cleaner. Nail Polish remover is the way to go!!
Okay, So I took off my jewel and sanded it, or got a custom one. How do I get it back on???
Definitive Jewel Reattachement Guide (by feflicker)
What type of paint should I use on my xbox?
TykSak, one of the best xbox case modders, uses acrylic car paint. Many people have also had luck with krylon fusion paint. Some other good brands are:
Krylon Fusion
Motip Car Paint
Dupli-Color Auto Paint
Tamiya Model Paint
Plasti-kote Auto Paint
Painting tips for newbies!!!
Complete Two Color Painting Tutorial
Thanks TykSak!
How do I do the 12v Fan Mod?
What are the average temperatures for the xbox cpu and motherboard?
CPU temp should range from about 40º-65ºC (104º-149ºF)
Motherboard temp should range from about 33º-49ºC (90º-120ºF)
What is too hot for my xbox?
your Xbox sill shut down if the cpu temperature reaches 71ºC (160ºF)
What's the best way to cool my xbox?
I have had good experiences w/ the 12v mod. You can also add more fans, especially one underneath the hard drive. If you add one under the HD make sure it is sucking air away and not blowing air against it because you will just be blowing hot air against the hdd. If you blow the air away from the hdd the back fan will take it out.
If you are not concerned about looks...then leaving the case lid off is one of the better cooling methods. But what case modder would do that? :-P
How can I make the fan more quiet?
Buy a new, more silent one. Such as a Vantec Stealth 80mm (requires some fitting)
What are sizes for the back fan?
3 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 1 inch or 70mm x 60mm x approx 21.5mm
Where can I get a new jewel at?
There are a lot of places to buy jewels at. Try:
Some members sell them independantly and have a store - such as LepPpeR and No_Remorse_666. Ask politly but please do not flood inboxes. Some people make them on and off. Check the Buy/Sell/Trade section...you never know what you might find.
How do I light my jewel? Cold cathode or LEDs?
The difference between cold cathodes and LEDs is this: LEDs are bright, and CC's are incredibly bright!!
Mastermods.com used to sell light kits but have had incredible shipping problems and they are generally not reccomended. There are also some tutorials to make your own. Here is the best one (thanks Ben999_):
Another one:
Circular cold cathodes are becoming extremly popular...they are available at Xoxide.com or any major computer case modding site. A cathode from an 80mm fan is PERFECT for the Xbox. Spiral fans also work very well. Basically, you unscrew the cathode part from the fan, plug the molex connector into the Xbox's PSU (requires Y-splitter) and turn it on.
Where can I buy a cathode fan?
EVERYWHERE!!! Search Google for "Cathode fan". Get them on Ebay for cheap. Anywhere!!
As of this update, http://www.xoxide.com has a deal on - any color cathode fan for $4.99 each!!
I have a cathode/light kit...how do I install it?
You need a 4-pin molex power spiltter for the hard drive power cable...then the hard drive goes in one end and the light kit goes in the other. Advanced modders will be able to figure out which wires to solder without having to buy a splitter. Remember that CCs NEED an inverter to work.
I bought a lighting product that uses an inverter...now Xbox won't turn on!!!
Depending on where you placed the inverter, it can sometimes interfere with the interior of the Xbox. Mainly, when you place one right near the IDE cable from the HDD. Simple fix.. wrap the inverter in tin foil (stops electronic signals), then wrap the aluminum-wrapped inverter with electrical tape (because electronics and aluminum foil DO NOT MIX!!). If this fix doesn't work for you..post a help thread for troubleshooting.
Another common cause of the inverter screwing up your xbox is that there's usually a piece of methal inside the inverter thats touching another piece of metal that it shouldn't be. This happens especially with inverters from svc.com (not sure what brand specifically). To open the inverter, usually you can just push in the middle in on both sides and the two covers with pop right off. Then just make there are no pieces of metal touching any other pieces of metal inside the inverter, if there is just pry the 2 pieces of metal away with a flathead screwdriver or something (be gentle with it). This has already happened to me and a friend, we wrapped it and tinfoil first and still had problems with interference, but we opened up our inverters and sure enough there were some pieces of metal touching each other that weren't supposed to. If you tried wrapping it in tinfoil and tried this method also, its probbably time to get a new inverter... (THANKS deviation56)
There is not enough room for my jewel lighting!!
Well, the easiest solution is to take out the metal shielding attached to the lid of the Xbox. It is completely useless and taking it out is perfectly fine.
What size LEDs do I need for the eject buttons?
3mm is best. You can fit 5mm w/ some work though.
Note: 3mm Bi-color LEDs are the easiest to install, because they are the same size as the originals. When you install 2- 3mm LEDs, some trimming of the insides may be required. 5mm LEDs require more trimming.
Where can I buy LEDs?
eBay is my favorite. Also try searching on yahoo or check the buy/sale area.
also - http://www.LSDiodes.com - no Bicolors, but .45 per LED and $2 shipping worldwide for ANY AMOUNT of LEDs
bicolors - http://coolerguys.co...x?productID=831 RED/BLUE bicolor LEDs
How do I install LEDs in the controllers?
Visit this link - bad pics, but good tut.
Visit this link - awesome pics, awesome tut
Visit this link - awesome pics, awesome tut
How do I install LEDs in the controllers to make the A, B, X, and Y buttons glow?
Check these links.
Also see Ben999_'s website for another pic of a completed one
What type of soldering iron should I buy?
Get one that is 30 Watts or less. Preferably a little less than 30w. Otherwise you can burn the traces. Don't be a cheapass when modding...it's less than $10 at Radio Shack for a 15w Iron, and thats better than spending the case for a new Xbox!!
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Jun 24 - Original Post by NeO529
Sep 7 - Updated heavily by brahm2
Sept 28 - Updated by brahm2. TOC added, updates list added.
Oct 6 - Updated by brahm2. Lots of helpful painting stuff added.
Oct 27 - Updated by brahm2 - nothing new, but a lot of corrections and additions to existing stuff.
Dec 07 - Updated by NeO529 - more corrections.
Jan 13 - Soldering links added by brahm2
Feb 14 - Respectfully unpinned
Edited by brahm2, 15 February 2004 - 02:32 AM.


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