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Pivot Table Shopping List + more Excel tips
Excel Weekly News from Contextures October 07, 2014
In this week's Excel news, you'll see how to create a shopping list with a pivot table, and much more. Thank you for reading the Excel news, and I hope that you are enjoying the Excel articles. If you have suggestions for future topics, please let me know.
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If you create a custom tab for the Excel Ribbon, you can use the built-in icons, or draw one of your own. Even if your artistic skills are limited (like mine!), you can make a simple shape in Paint, of use the drawing tools in Excel to design it. It's fun, once you get started.
Click here to see the details, and watch the video: Add Your Own Icon to a Custom Ribbon Tab
We usually think of Excel as a business tool, but it can help around the house too. Unfortunately, it can't do the cooking, but there is a weekly meal planner on my Contextures website, that you can download. Enter the meal and product information, then pick your meals for the upcoming week, and click a button to create a weekly shopping list, in a pivot table.
Click here to see the details, and download the sample file: Excel Meal Planner With Pivot Table
Here are a few of the Excel articles that I read recently, that you might find useful:
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Sometimes a column of numbers doesn't add up correctly on a worksheet. Instead of showing a total, the sum is zero. This usually occurs if you've imported the numbers from somewhere else, and Excel doesn't recognize the data as real numbers..
See the steps for fixing the numbers in this short video tutorial. The video shows an older version of Excel, but the trick still works nicely, in the newer versions. Just use the Copy and Paste Special commands on the Ribbon's Home tab.
When I started using Excel, long ago, my computer was a Macintosh. Eventually, I switched to Windows, but every fall I still enjoy buying some tart, crispy McIntosh apples. They were first developed in Eastern Ontario, where I grew up.
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The acronym of REO stands for real estate owned, which means the property belongs to the lender.
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) April 30, 2015
Peoples Home Equity was intrigued by a recent article by Corelogic titled "Far From Normal." Corelogic, a company which specializes in financial, property and consumer information, analytics and business intelligence, states that "as of February 2015, the national REO sales share was 10 percent, compared to the pre-crisis share of about 2 percent." This may seem far off, however, one must note that "during the worst point of distress during the housing crisis in 2009, real estate-owned (REO) sales made up 28 percent of total homes sold nationally. In some metropolitan areas, the REO share peaked at around 70 percent."
Peoples Home Equity is pleased to read this type of data because it confirms that the housing market is on track to reaching a very healthy equilibrium. The acronym of REO stands for real estate owned, which means the property belongs to the lender.
A low number of REO properties outstanding means that prices will increase as buyers, especially investors, try to obtain any remaining homes listed for sale.
Corelogic stated that there were "16 metros with REO shares below their pre-crisis means" in February 2015. This is very good news. Corelogic went on to say that "there were very few metros (14, or 3 percent) within 1 percentage point of their pre-crisis REO share, with the average February 2015 share of this group at 3.4 percent."
Peoples Home Equity thinks first-time home buyers should consider looking at REO properties outstanding since they are often great bargains. Some may need some fixing up, but others may be fully furnished inside, waiting to be bought by an individual or family on a budget.
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With depressing stories in the news, political tension and day-to-day monotony, truTV asks: "Where did fun go?"
Its answer is an all-over rebrand, rolling out on air this October, that seeks to make truTV the place for "fun, innovative and smart programming," with a new tagline of "Way More Fun." For a preview of the new look, truTV has released this transition spot:
"We're establishing truTV as an oasis of fun in a landscape of sameness," said Chris Linn, president and head of programming for truTV. "Over the past year, we've been taking big swings in new spaces to create a diverse slate of new original series that are innovative, surprising and irresistibly shareable. Our goal is to break through the clutter with programming that delivers a fun ride for grown-ups."
Turner's cable network will launch the on-air rebrand with an hour-long special called The New truTV: First Look, hosted by Michael Carbonaro of The Carbonaro Effect, airing Monday, Oct. 27 with a sample released on Oct. 4.
The brand refresh coincides with the debut of four new series on truTV: Hair Jacked, Fake Off, How to Be a Grown Up and Friends of the People, all of which launch the week of Oct. 27, along with a sneak peek of another new show, Barmageddon. Agencies loyalkaspar and Mullen have been working with truTV on the rebrand's creative side.
"Creating content that's fun and entertaining is at the core of what we're doing," said Puja Vohra, truTV's SVP of marketing and digital.
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Lincoln MKT News
Ford announces recall of 220,000 units in three different actions
Ford is recalling three different vehicle lines built between model years 2011 and 2015, including a number of service and specialty commercial vehicles.
Lincoln's $5B revival bid hinges upon new D6 chassis
It's no secret that Lincoln has received short shrift from the Ford Motor Company for years, and former CEO Alan Mullay even wanted to kill the whole thing off when he ran things. Today, things appear to be trending in a different direction. Fresh investment has helped enable a sizable marketing push for its well-regarded MKC compact crossover, a couple of awards for the company and plant the seeds for a major expansion into China. While the situation is still in the early going, it looks like L
Ford recalls 83k Taurus and crossover models for halfshaft issue
Ford and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have issued a recall for some 83,250 vehicles in the US, for an issue with halfshafts. More specifically a "halfshaft retention circlip" might not have been properly installed on affected vehicles, with the result being halfshafts that may move improperly or disengage completely from the linkshaft while driving. The NHTSA release also notes that the issue may occur "without prior warning" which obviously factors in to the timeliness of
Ford issues six recalls covering 101,000 vehicles for multiple issues
Ford is announcing six separate recalls for a variety of issues affecting a dozen models and a total of 100,610 vehicles in North America. However, according to Ford spokesperson Kelli Felker, "None of them have caused accidents or injuries." Half of them cover fewer than 1,000 cars.
Ford angering Lincoln dealers with controversial stair-step incentives
Lincoln is having a rough year, but at least its sales volume increased 0.63 percent in August 2013 compared to the same time last year. To spur sales of its luxury brand, parent company Ford is resorting to a stair-step incentive program in Washington and New York through September 30, says The Detroit News. According to the report, this type of of program is unpopular with dealerships because, as Don Chalmers, owner of Ford and Lincoln dealerships in New Mexico, says, "They're confusing to the
What will the next Presidential limo look like?
With recent news that the Secret Service has begun soliciting proposals for a new armored limousine, we've been wondering what the next presidential limo might look like. The current machine, nicknamed "The Beast," has a design based on a car that's no longer sold: the Cadillac DTS. If General Motors gets the job again, which wouldn't be a surprise considering the government still owns a chunk of the company, the next limo's shape would likely resemble the new XTS (below, left). But Cadillac has
2013 Ford models hit with trio of recalls, 465k for fire risk
According to The Detroit News, Ford is issuing three separate recalls on new 2013 models, one of which affects 465,000 vehicles. That largest recall comes as the result of 600 complaints of fuel leaks, which could lead to a fire risk, the report indicates. Included in the 465k-unit recall are the 2013 Explorer, Flex, Fusion, Taurus and Police Interceptor sedan, as well as the Lincoln MKS, MKT and MKZ.
How the demise of Lincoln's Town Car has kick-started a limo revolution
The deaths of the Ford Crown Victoria and the Lincoln Town Car have meant overhauls of three high-profile American fleets: police, taxi and livery car. Just as police fleets are more open to considering other options and a Nissan van is the new face of the NYC taxi, livery car companies are looking at replacements for the Town Car beyond The Blue Oval. Ford, via Lincoln, has made an MKT Town Car (pictured), but an article in the Detroit News claims "it has failed to win over most of the big limo
Lincoln MKT Town Car to get 2.0-liter EcoBoost
Livery operators can thank Ford for shaving a few extra bucks from their fuel budgets, courtesy of a new four-cylinder engine option for the Lincoln MKT Town Car. Lincoln is offering its professional version of the MKT, the replacement for the venerable Town Car, with a 2.0-liter EcoBoost in front-drive configuration for 2013, though the powertrain won't be available to the general public.
Lincoln offers peek into new styling direction with design boss Max Wolff
For a while there, it looked like Ford forgot about Lincoln, and dismal sales numbers reflected the marque's lack of attention. But just when it was beginning to look like Lincoln was on its last leg, Ford's luxury arm unveiled the refreshed MKS and MKT at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Those models may not go far enough to usher Lincoln back to relevance, but chief Lincoln designer Max Wolff mentioned at the show that the real changes begin with the 2013 MKZ, which was teased during a video prior t
2013 Lincoln MKT models its new mug
The MKT may not be a big seller, but Lincoln is hoping that starts to change with a refresh. The MKT hit the stage at the LA Auto Show with a new grille that matches up closely with the new face of the 2013 MKS.
2013 Lincoln MKT shows its toothier grin
The Lincoln MKT has never sold well since it hit the market back in 2010, but Ford is hoping to change that with a refresh for 2013. The three-row Lincoln crossover will receive an all new front fascia with a whole lot more vertical slats in the grille and no more intersecting horizontal bar. The lower fascia has been tweaked to look more rounded at the top, and the fog lamp assembly was made wider and shorter to help give the big ute the appearance of a wider stance.
Lincoln teases new design language; 2013 MKS, MKT headed for LA Auto Show
Yesterday, Lincoln released the teaser you see above on its Facebook page, showing what's in store for the automaker's revised design language that's coming soon (we're guessing it's the hood and fender of the redesign MKT). Lincoln states that its new styling direction will be "forward-looking and more elegantly crafted," and it appears that we'll get our first glimpse at the fruits of the company's labor at the LA Auto Show next week.
Human vs. Lincoln MKT: Who is better at parallel parking?
Auto journalist Ezra Dyer has thrown down the parking gauntlet on the Lincoln MKT in a battle for ultimate supremacy. Dyer fancies himself a fairly skilled parallel parker, and wanted to test his mettle against the self-park feature on the MKT. Armed with a tape measure, a video camera and a healthy distrust of all things mechanical, man squared off against crossover.
Lincoln waving goodbye to the waterfall grille
Lincoln is moving away from its current grille design, a source tells AutoWeek. Using diplomatic terms, the source says the new design will be less pronounced, which will hopefully translate to "a less disfiguring overbite" in the metal. The MKR-inspired waterfall grille has been applied across the entire line of Lincoln vehicles with varying degrees of success. What works on an MKS makes an MKT resemble a baleen whale.
Lincoln planning seven new/improved models, includes Navigator EcoBoost
The Lincoln lineup is in desperate need of a design intervention, and Automotive News reports that help is on the way. Ford product development boss Derrick Kuzak reportedly told dealers that Lincoln will receive seven new or refreshed models by 2014, including a little love for the long-ignored Lincoln Navigator.


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Quack Attack on Poverty 5k is a professionally-timed race for runners, joggers and walkers of all ages and abilities. This unique event requires participants to wear an inflatable duck-shaped pool float through a 3.1 mile course featuring bubble, squirt gun and quack zones.
The goal of this community-based event is to raise funds and awareness for the nonprofit United Against Poverty Orlando whose mission is to inspire and empower people living in poverty to lift themselves and their families to economic self-sufficiency.
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- Adult Early Bird (Through December 31) $30
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If U.S. sprinter Tyson Gay wants to watch the world championships next month, he will have to do it from home.
The American 100-meter record holder was notified last week that he tested positive for a banned substance. As a result, Gay has decided to withdraw from the world championships.
Gay told The Associated Press over the phone that the positive sample came from an out-of-competition test administered on May 16. He would not tell the AP what substance he tested positive for, but he did say that he will have a "B" sample looked at soon. He said he will also pull out of a meet in Monaco so he can be at the USADA headquarters when his new sample is tested.
When talking with the AP, Gay didn't say he is innocent, but he did say that he trusted the wrong people. He refused to name those people during the conversation.
"My career and my name have always been better than medals or records or anything like that," he said. "I've always wanted a clean name with anything. Unfortunately, I have to break this news, that I have a positive 'A' sample.
"I don't have a sabotage story. I don't have any lies. I don't have anything to say to make this seem like it was a mistake or it was on USADA's hands, someone playing games. I don't have any of those stories. I basically put my trust in someone and I was let down."
Gay was in the midst of a comeback after suffering from injuries to his hamstring and groin, along with undergoing hip surgery, ever since he became a triple world champion in 2007. Just as recently as last month he won two races at nationals, which signaled that Gay may be ready to compete at a top level once again.
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- 2012 London Paralympics 12.
Niko was born 23.6.1988 in Lieto South Western part of Finland. His family consists of Mom, Dad and a little sister, not one of them can sail but the family has always had a summer cottage in Finnish archipelago where Niko also started training on his own optimist dinghy.
Niko started sailing in 2000 in an optimist class. It all started when Niko visited a boatshow in Turku with his dad and a friend. There Niko and his friend decided to take part in a "basics of sailing"-course which took place in the summer. At that time Minna Aalto was the headmistress of the sailing school. Minna is well-known in Finland as an Olympic surfer.
After a few years in optimist class Niko grew up and was too tall and heavy for the boat class so he decided to changed it to Laser Radial. Niko won the Finnish ranking series in Laser Radial in 2005. After that he competed in Laser Standard for two years.
In 2007 Niko failed to get in to Economic school in Turku and he took a year off. The year off led him to a big sailing trip. Trip Started from Kokkola with Nautor Swan 60" boat witch he sailed to Las Palmas, Canary Islands. In Canaries he changed boat to Moody 64" witch took him all the way down to Antarctica. Coming up the Drake they broke the boat and it took several months to repair it. So in 2008 Niko came back to Finland to do the compulsory military service where he was also injured. Since that he has been sailing with 2.4mR
Niko started a paralympic campaign in 2010 towards London 2012 and he qualified Finland to the games in 2011 and made his dream to come true. Niko was the youngest sailor in London finishing on 12.
In Future Niko is aiming to Rio 2016 paralympic games, but before that he is going to study in Vaasa University industrial engineering and management.


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Cemetery Founders
Below is a list of identified Founders of Franklin Cemetery. Information is constantly updated as more files are identified and added.
- John Wood Kester,Esq., Son-in-law of Reverend George Boyd
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- Reverend George Boyd,
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- Nicholas Helverson, Coates street by St. John's Street
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Fascinating people I've met around the globe
and wish to meet more in the future…. !!!
One of a nice staff in Hotel Basileus Istanbul.. Great hotel
|An old lady I met in Shanghai
A lady selling snack for only 500 rupiah. One USD equal to 9000 rupiah. Go figure..
|An old lady in Lombok. I found her face is so sad.. her eyes is grey.. due to lacking of nutrition I think
|An old lady who lives in a very small house in Jakarta. She is so skinny but she gave me some advice on how to live a healthy life. Her age is around 80 years old
|A lady who serve meal in a resto in Ho chi Minh City. She's beautiful
|An old man in Bukittinggi. He noticed that I was lost and very kindly offer help to take me to the place i want to go
An old man riding a bicycle in Padang and stopped when he look at me with camera and big lenses. And told me that I would find some good site inside the temple. I took a shot and he smiled
|This old lady was so poor, but her smile was so grace. Jakarta, Indonesia
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|Jakarta, Indonesia
|A man who take care of a chinese temple in Padang
|A man who prep some traditional indonesian food. Fascinated by his mustache and hat
|A man who sell souvenir in Moscow. Im fascinated by his beard.. and his kind face lured me to buy some of his items
|A street singer in Moscow.. Im just amazed with the shocking pink pashmina she's wearing
|Fond of this man who sell old Russian posters in Moscow.. He was so shy but kind...
|An old street singer in Moscow.. He was smiling when I took his photo
|I hope taking and uploading this pic will not get me into any trouble... He is a guard in Kremlin, Moscow. And this pic was taken when he was still on duty
|A beggar in front of a cathedral in St Petersburg. She was smiling at me before i pointed my camera at her. But when I clicked, she sticked her tongue out at me… Was I supposed to be happy or offended, Im not sure..
|This man is an owner of a traditional coffee shop in Padang. I am hoping that he survived the earthquacke
|A sailor in Padang. I also hope he survive the earthquacke
|A girl who serve Pho in a resto in Ho Chi Minh City
|This old lady was literally planting her false teeth in the middle of a park in Ho Chi Minh City
|A fruit seller in Ho Chi Minh City. Im amazed by her soft and smooth skin
|A parking guy in old city Jakarta… you must be tough and hard to survive in this city.. that was my first impression when I saw his face.. maybe i was wrong...
|A girl who persistently sell us coconut and souvenir in Angkor area in Cambodia. Under the hot weather, she managed to stay tidy, pretty, style her hair up with nice necklace around her neck
|A young girl wearing hijab in a moslem community in Siem Reap
|A young man in an art craft workshop.
I asked him for a shot and he strike a pose for me.
|A lady who sell hat inside the angkor complex at Siem Reap. What a nice smile she has
|A man who take care of the site in Angkor area.
|If you go to Angkor area, there will be many women wearing this kind of hat and this blue uniform. They are the cleaning lady. The weather was hot… you can tell it from her sweat around the face
|a young man who guard angkor complex.
|A moslem man we met in Shanghai. He was selling nutts in front of a mosque. I just found his face to be so serene and kind.
|A lady who sell coconut in angkor complex
|A female monk in siem reap who keep smiling everytime I direct my camera to her… I love her smile so much…!!!
|A young monk in Siem Reap. I told him to smile and he was blushingly smiling
|A female monk in Siem Reap
|A young monk in Siem Reap who was studying inside a temple. Love his eyes
|A young monk in Siem reap, who was taking a rest inside the temple
|A street singer in Amsterdam. I was fascinated by how she was so into the singing among all those crowds. As if she was singing in a bubble. Im also amazed by her red hair that is beautifully glowing in the sun
|A street singer in Amsterdam playing harmonica


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The Scandal Brewing Over Queen Elizabeth's Bra Fitter
The British royal family is facing some drama this week as Queen Elizabeth has symbolically denounced her former bra fitter (or "corsetiere," to be official). June Kenton, the former owner of the lingerie company Rigby & Peller, lost the company its royal approval after she wrote a tell-all autobiography, Storm in a D-Cup. Kenton reveals such details as Princess Margaret's penchant for handmade swimwear (insisted on for her trips to Mustique) and describes giving Princess Diana posters of models in lingerie for her sons, William and Harry, "to put up in their studies at Eton." Kenton officially retired and sold her stake in Rigby & Peller in 2011 but continued to do the Queen's fittings—her former company had been serving the Queen for 57 years.
The book came out in March of last year, but now Her Majesty has responded definitively (if not swiftly) by revoking the lingerie supplier's royal warrant. Warrants go to those who have supplied the households of the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, or Prince Charles for at least five years. The Royal Warrant Holders Association diligently catalogs these esteemed businesses: Burberry, for example, serves as the Queen's official weatherproofers, while Hunter supplies waterproof footwear (aka Wellies).
"I never ever thought when I was writing the book that it would upset anyone," Kenton, now in her 80s, told The Telegraph. She was surprised at the response as, in her mind, "The book doesn't contain anything naughty."
But apparently, the Queen didn't want people to know that her corgis were in the room while she was half-dressed. Or maybe she was upset about the part where her super-chill nature was revealed. "Suddenly there was an enormous thunderclap," Kenton writes in an adapted excerpt for the Daily Mail. "Her Majesty calmly flicked on the main light switch, looked out of her window and said she hoped it wouldn't rain, as she had 8,000 people coming for tea."
Hard to confirm which tidbit the Queen found most irritating, but it's easy to assume that she was—like many women would be—troubled by her bra fitter writing a book that included her, no matter how non-naughty the information might be.


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Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Famicom – Single-Player FAQ
Dedicated Console
Single-Player FAQ by SephKatana
Version: 1.02 | Updated: 12/13/04
Single-Player FAQ
by Sephiroth Katana (http://www.rpgclassics.com)
I don't usually play fighting games (for one thing, recent fighting
games are over-reliant on "combos," which I could never learn how to
use), but Super Street Fighter II is the exception. What makes this
game fun is the fact that the characters really are different from
each other, with different strengths and weaknesses, unlike in other
fighting games where they're all basically the same. Furthermore,
Super Street Fighter II has very good hit detection and a good sense
of physics, so there's some actual strategy involved in the fighting,
and it rarely feels like the game is deliberately not letting the
player score any points. The game also has some pretty damn catchy
Anyway, I didn't see a FAQ about strategies for playing the game
solo, so I decided to write one. Now, I know that Street Fighter is
meant to be played by two people. However, I think that by playing
against the computer, one can get a good understanding of the
strengths and weaknesses of the characters, and how to exploit those
weaknesses, and apply that knowledge to multiplayer games later
to good effect. Keep in mind that this is not a FAQ about how to
do special moves; rather, it is about when to do them. If you want
to find out the button combinations for some of the special moves,
plenty of other FAQs dealing with that subject are available.
I decided to organize the FAQ by character. For each character, I
describe "Patterns," or various behaviours that I've seen the
computer use many times when controlling that character, and then
give some strategy on how to play against that character and as
that character, respectively. These strategies range from the
general to the very specific. They are drawn from my extensive
observations of the game. For what it's worth, I've beaten the game
on the highest level of difficulty, without losing any fights, with
all the characters, using pretty much these exact strategies, so I
think they should be of some value.
A brief note on the terminology that I use in this FAQ. I refer to
attacks as being punches or kicks, qualified as "weak," "medium" or
"fierce," in accordance with other FAQs. Furthermore, I distinguish
between "standing," "crouching" and "jumping" attacks. So, the L button
corresponds to a "fierce punch," and pressing it while holding Down
would constitute a "crouching fierce punch." I have no idea what the
"official" names of most of the special moves are, so I just named
them according to what they look like. For example, the "vertical
corkscrew attack" is Dhalsim's special move, performed by pressing
Down and the R button while in mid-air.
With that established, let us proceed to the strategies.
1. Balrog
2. Blanka
3. Cammy
4. Chun Li
5. Dee Jay
6. Dhalsim
7. E. Honda
8. Fei Long
9. Guile
10. Ken
11. M. Bison
12. Ryu
13. Sagat
14. T. Hawk
15. Vega
16. Zangief
1. If he crouches for a couple of seconds without doing anything, he's
about to hop forward suddenly and try to smash into you that way.
Move in until you're barely within range of his hop, then crouch so
he misses, and throw him when he lands.
2. If he begins to move backward, chances are that he'll fly right
back at you with one of his dashing punches. Counter with any long-
range move.
3. If you've trapped Balrog into a corner, and he jumps straight up,
chances are that he'll dash at you the moment he lands.
Against Balrog:
Most of his attacks will be centered around his two dashing punches.
He doesn't take any time to set them up, so they're hard to counter.
However, if you time it right, you can easily get a double flawless
victory. See, when he dashes, he doesn't immediately punch: he starts
flying forward, then extends his fist. If you hit him with any attack
while he's dashing but before he punches, you'll knock him back and
interrupt the punch. However, you only have a small window of time in
which to do this, so you have to time your own attack very well. Use
something that has long range and is fairly responsive. Examples
include Vega's standing fierce punch (this works best, I've found),
Guile's, Ken's, and Ryu's crouching fierce kicks, Cammy's standing
fierce punch (the kick is harder to time, I think, but you can try
that too), Fei Long's standing fierce punch, Dee Jay and T. Hawk's
standing fierce kicks, and so forth. Also, Balrog seems to be
susceptible to crouching fierce kicks, so if you knock him down
once, you can often do it again just as he gets up.
As Balrog:
The dashing punches are your best weapons. The uppercut is a
marginally better anti-air attack, but loses in range to the
dashing punch, which can counter most jumps anyway. You can often
put your opponent on the defensive by throwing a regular punch,
charging up a dash as you do it, then flying forward immediately
after your punch lands. The standing fierce punch also has
pretty good range, so you can keep opponents at bay. Lastly, Balrog
has one hell of a grab, so watch for your opponent to slip up and
move right in. Thanks to his dashing punches, Balrog is much
faster than he looks.
1. If Blanka moves away from you, he'll probably fly right back
at you with his torpedo move. Block it, or jump over it.
2. Blanka will sometimes curl up into a ball and fly diagonally
upwards, then back down, twice in a row. He is vulnerable to throws
after landing, both times.
3. Blanka will sometimes electrify himself. When he does this,
use your crouching fierce kick at the maximum possible distance.
(Don't do this if your character's crouching fierce kick is a slide.)
If you take too long, Blanka will probably do his flying torpedo move.
4. Occasionally, Blanka will keep jumping in place for no reason
whatsoever. Sometimes, he'll electrify himself after doing this, but
most of the time, you can just walk up to him and use your best anti-
air attack to knock him down.
Against Blanka:
Blanka is very sloppy at blocking your attacks. Sometimes he'll block
one punch but not the next, for no discernible reason. This occurs
especially often when you use a long-range attack (like Balrog's and
Vega's standing fierce punches). However, his torpedo attack is very
fast and takes no time to set up, and he can usually knock you out of
the air if you jump at him. Stay on the ground and push him back into
a corner. Having a good anti-air attack helps because he tends to jump
at you a lot.
As Blanka:
Blanka is very slow on the ground, but is great at jumping. His jump
kick will take precedence over most other characters' aerial attacks,
and is also good for hitting opponents on the ground. His standing
fierce kick is a pretty good anti-air attack, though it's not a good
offensive move (since he does it in place). Electrification is pretty
useless, as Blanka can't move when he does it. The torpedo attack,
however, is absolutely great. Blanka can do it in a split second, so
you can effectively counter even the regular attacks of your opponents,
flying into them after they miss with even a medium punch! You can
also use it to escape from an opponent who is trying to trap you in
a corner, by flying underneath him when he jumps. Blanka is also one of
the few characters with a grab move.
1. If Cammy jumps away from you, she'll probably do her screwdriver
kick when she lands.
2. Cammy jumps at you constantly, which can be easily countered.
Against Cammy:
In the computer's hands, Cammy is the most predictable fighter in the
game. She'll start almost every round by jumping at you again and again
and again. Use your best anti-air attack over and over. Eventually,
she'll get tired of that and add her flying screwdriver kick in. If you
see it coming, you can dodge it by jumping, then throw her immediately
afterward (it takes her a while to recover from a kick that missed).
However, if she does hit you, she can usually do it multiple times in
a row, so if you're not careful you can lose really quickly.
As Cammy:
The screwdriver kick is even more useless in your hands than in the
computer's. Cammy is reasonably fast, however, so you can do pretty well
by running from the opponent, waiting for a weakness, then moving in to
throw. Cammy also has an air throw, which can be useful sometimes. In
other cases, stick to her standing fierce punch, which is fast and has
a decent range. Her standing fierce kick is okay, but if the opponent
is sufficiently close, it loses most of its range and is practically
never useful.
1. Chun Li likes to throw many fireballs at you. She has two ways of
doing this: crouching for a little bit, then throwing a fireball, or
jumping backwards, then throwing it. She can repeat this over and over,
sometimes for the entire duration of the fight. This is extremely easy
to counter. If you see her enter one of these chains, just wait until
she's done crouching or jumping, jump over the fireball and jump-kick
her in the face. Sometimes you can even follow it up with an immediate
standing attack, but this is kind of risky.
2. If Chun Li bounces off the wall towards you, she'll probably do
her upside-down spinning attack when she lands. Counter by using an
anti-air attack before she lands.
3. If Chun Li moves towards you, she will probably try to do a
combination of punches and kicks. It's best to block these, but
sometimes you can surprise her by moving right into her and throwing
her, just as she's running into you.
4. Sometimes, when Chun Li jumps at you, she'll try to bounce off
your head. She'll do this for as long as possible, so keep blocking.
If she jumps into a wall in the process, she'll continue bouncing off
your head after bouncing off the wall. Just try to get out of her way
when she does this.
Against Chun Li:
Chun Li is quite fast, but if you can get the hang of her proclivity
for throwing fireballs, you can easily beat her. Since she throws
fireballs all the time, she'll give you many opportunities to hit her.
When she's not doing that, play defensively until she does enter a
fireball chain. If she jumps at you, use an anti-air attack to repel
her. She can do a lot of damage with her regular attacks, so try to
stay away from them. Sometimes, if you damage her early in the fight,
you can hang out on the opposite side of the screen while she hurls
fireballs at you (which fizzle out before reaching the opposite end)
for the rest of the round.
As Chun Li:
Chun Li's standing fierce kick is a great anti-air attack. Her fireball
is good for driving back opponents who want to get in your face, but
it takes her a while to set up and recover from, so it isn't a good
idea if you're up against a fast character. She's quite agile, so you
can take Vega on at his own game and jump with the best of them. Like
Vega, she can bounce off walls, giving her jumps added height. Her
jumping fierce kick doesn't have much range, but is hard for opponents
to block, and usually takes priority in mid-air over their attacks.
She also has an air throw.
1. If Dee Jay jumps away from you, he'll probably throw a fireball when
he lands.
2. Dee Jay sometimes does a series of weak and medium kicks and punches.
These do little damage; just walk right through them and throw him.
3. If Dee Jay walks towards you, crouch and block, as there's a good
chance that he'll do his slide attack.
Against Dee Jay:
Dee Jay is probably the hardest character in the game to beat (M. Bison
has many more weak points). The problem is that he's so damn fast; his
crouching fierce kick is actually a slide with good range, he takes
no time whatsoever to set it up, and it will do a lot of damage on the
higher difficulty levels. He also has a missile attack, so he's not
dependent on close-quarters fighting, and he has great anti-air attacks.
So what do you do? Well, if your character has a sliding attack of his
own (Vega, Dhalsim, or Dee Jay himself), Dee Jay happens to be somewhat
susceptible to crouching fierce kicks, so you can just slide into
him over and over again. If you're Guile or Sagat, you can stand back
at a safe distance and sling Sonic Booms and Tigers over and over;
Guile throws his fireball very quickly, whereas Sagat's fireball flies
very quickly, so you can usually keep Dee Jay back. Most of the time,
he'll block the fireballs, but they'll chip away at his health;
sometimes, he actually won't block, because he'll be trying to do some
other attack. What do you do if you're any of the other characters?
Unfortunately, there's not much strategy involved. If he keeps using
his combination of weak punches, you can throw him repeatedly; you
can also kick him out of the air when he jumps sometimes. That's about
it. If you back him into a corner, you can jump right on top of his
head and jump-kick him in the face when he gets up, too.
As Dee Jay:
Dee Jay is a good choice for beginners, as he's got a fireball and a
good long-range and anti-air attack in his standing fierce kick. (He
also has a slide, as was mentioned earlier.) The fireball should be
used defensively, as it takes him a while to recover from it; the
others, however, should be used all the time, and will probably hand
numerous fights to you.
1. If Dhalsim keeps jumping up and down without approaching you, he's
waiting for you to come to him. If you approach when he's in mid-air,
he'll probably do one of his corkscrew attacks. If he does the
horizontal one, you can block or duck it, then throw him. The
vertical one is a little harder to counter, so you might be better off
just blocking it.
2. Dhalsim is the only character who can teleport. He's vulnerable
to throws right after he rematerializes.
3. If he slides at you and you block, he might slide one or two more
times. If you stop blocking, you'll get knocked off your feet.
4. If he throws a Yoga Fireball at you, he will often follow it up
with a standing fierce punch. Block both the fireball and the punch.
Against Dhalsim:
Dhalsim isn't very hard to beat, but he does have a good anti-air
attack, and his tendency to slide multiple times can catch one off
guard. He can also grab you and do some serious damage that way. Try
to lure him into doing his horizontal corkscrew attack, so you can
throw him. Also, he's extremely susceptible to crouching fierce
attacks, especially if your character slides while doing them. If
you're Vega, you can just keep sliding into him for an easy double
flawless victory.
As Dhalsim:
Dhalsim is probably the slowest character in the game. His standing
fierce punch has tremendous range, and his standing fierce kick is
a great anti-air attack, but both take a long time to set up, which
is why they'll be ineffective as offensive moves most of the time.
His vertical corkscrew attack, though, is pretty good; with it, he
can get across the stage much faster, and it can drive an opponent
back. Sometimes, if the opponent is standing and you time it right,
you can do the vertical corkscrew right into the opponent's legs,
which will damage him even if he blocks (since then it will count
as a crouching attack). Unfortunately, these attacks all do very
little damage, so you'll be left relying on your throws and your
opponents' mistakes.
1. If he crouches for a couple of seconds without doing anything, he's
about to do one of his special moves. Get ready to block.
2. If he crouches far away from you and does a crouching fierce kick,
he's about to do his torpedo move. Jump over him and counter.
3. If he crouches far away from you and does two crouching weak kicks,
he's about to do his upward-flying move. Stay out of range, then move
in to counter.
4. If he stands for a couple of seconds without doing anything, he's
about to do his Hundred-Hand Slap for no reason at all. Counter with
a missile attack, if you can.
Against E. Honda:
Try not to move in too close, because E. Honda will probably throw
or grab you, then follow up with the Hundred-Hand Slap immediately
after. You can do pretty well by countering his two special moves:
if he flies straight at you (torpedo move), jump over him, then
move at him and throw him just as he stops. If he flies upward,
move towards him until you're just out of the move's range, then
throw him as soon as he lands. Aside from that, E. Honda will
frequently jump at you. Keep your distance and counter with your best
anti-air attack. If you've got a good long-range attack (like Vega's
standing fierce punch), you can sometimes make him think that he's
out of range and fail to block it.
As E. Honda:
The torpedo move is actually great for knocking opponents out of the
air as they're jumping toward or away from you. When they're in the
air, they can't block it at all, so you can usually knock them down.
If you want to do the Hundred-Hand Slap, don't move in too close to
the target, since the computer will usually cheat and throw you when
its character gets up. Aside from the torpedo, E. Honda lacks good
anti-air and long-range moves, and is also fairly slow. Try to use
the torpedo to catch opponents off guard.
1. Fei Long can throw a weak punch, a medium punch, and a fierce punch
in quick succession. If you get hit by the first one, he'll probably
end up landing all three.
2. If Fei Long stands still for a couple of seconds, he's about to do
his spinning fire move. Just stand clear of it until he lands, then
throw him.
3. Fei Long's best special move is a series of three punches; if the
first one lands, they all will, and the result will be quite painful.
However, after he throws the final punch, he'll just stand there for
a little bit, allowing you to easily counter with a throw.
Against Fei Long:
Fei Long likes to fight in close quarters. He can link a lot of moves
together - even his standing fierce kick, when performed up close, is
actually a jump and double kick in and of itself. However, his little
stick arms don't have much range, so if you've got longer reach, you
can hit him as he's coming at you (Vega can get an easy double
flawless victory against Fei Long). He tends to waste time throwing
a lot of weak punches and kicks; walk right through them and throw
him. He'll counter your jumps with his spinning fire move, so stay
on the ground.
As Fei Long:
Fei Long's special moves are pretty useless (his three-punch special
move rarely works, though sometimes you can throw just the first
punch in the series to quickly stun your opponent), and as I already
said, he has no range. His only remaining strength is his speed. Use
a hit-and-run strategy, advancing for a jump-kick or a fierce punch
and retreating. His standing fierce kick can be used as an anti-air
attack, and if the opponent gets too close and tries to get the drop
on you, Fei Long's standing fierce punch will repel him. As is the
case with all of the weaker characters in the game, throws are Fei
Long's best chance to do serious damage. However, his standing fierce
punch is very quick, allowing him to face off toe-to-toe against
even Zangief and win.
1. If Guile throws two weak punches, he's about to follow it up with
a powerful fierce punch. Block (or use your crouching fierce kick)
before he does so.
2. Sometimes, when Guile throws a Sonic Boom, he'll follow it up by
hopping forward (his medium kick), throwing another Sonic Boom, then
running up to you and doing a crouching fierce kick. To interrupt
this sequence, jump over the first Sonic Boom and hit him in the face
from the air.
3. If Guile crouches for a couple of seconds, he's trying to lure
you closer to him so he can hit you with his Flash Kick. Approach
him, but crouch just when you come within range, so he misses. When
he lands, counter with a throw.
Against Guile:
Guile alternates between throwing numerous Sonic Booms and advancing
toward you. When he does the latter, he'll usually jump at you; use
your anti-air attack to drive him back. Don't let him in close, as
he will just walk up to you and throw you (his throws are likely to
have priority over yours). Jump attacks are not very effective, as
Guile's Flash Kick is perhaps the ultimate anti-air attack, and his
jump-kick is a good aerial attack as well. He's a little slow, so if
he starts walking backwards, you can overtake him and throw him before
he has time to react.
As Guile:
Guile's Sonic Boom is a very effective missile attack, because it
takes Guile no time at all to recover from throwing it. Thus, if your
opponent likes to jump over missile attacks (like Vega), you can
throw a Sonic Boom at him to lure him into jumping at you, then
immediately use your standing fierce kick (a good anti-air attack).
If you believe that your opponent will open the fight with a jump,
charge up a Flash Kick as the round begins and knock him out of the
air. The Flash Kick is an unstoppable anti-air attack, but it takes
a while to charge and Guile is a sitting duck as he charges it. On
the ground, use the long reach of Guile's crouching fierce attack, and
the strength of his fierce punches and kicks. Guile also has two
air throws that you can use; the one linked to the R button is
especially impressive.
1. If Ken does his spinning kick move, he'll follow it up with a
flaming uppercut. Block both moves and throw him as he comes down.
2. If Ken jumps backwards, he'll probably throw a fireball. It seems
that, if he throws a slow fireball, he'll jump back at you afterward,
whereas if he throws a fast fireball, he'll continue throwing them.
Against Ken:
Ken likes to jump a lot. If you've got a good anti-air attack, then
half the fight is won, as Ken will continually jump at you, trying
to kick you in the face. As tempting as it may be, don't do the same
to him, because he can knock you out of the air easily with his
flaming uppercut. Getting hit by the flaming uppercut itself is not
actually dangerous; the real damage will be done if you're close to
him as he's winding up for it, because then he'll hit you four or
five times as he does the uppercut, taking off about half of your
health. For this reason, it is very dangerous to let Ken trap you
in a corner, so you have to drive him back whenever he jumps at you.
His fireball is much slower than Ryu's, so using it actually leaves
him open.
As Ken:
Your fireball should be used sparingly, since it takes Ken a while to
recover from it. Ken is a strong character, with an excellent standing
fierce kick and a good jump-kick. These should be your primary methods
of attack. Ken's spinning kick is very good if it catches an opponent
unawares, because it will hit him multiple times; however, if the
opponent blocks the kick, he'll probably counter with a throw. All in
all, you can stand your ground with Ken by means of fierce kicks and
the occasional fireball.
1. If M. Bison throws several weak punches, he might follow them up
with a two-hit scissor kick. Block these attacks; you probably won't
have time to counter.
2. If M. Bison bounces off your head, he'll try to punch you in the
face as he comes back down. Block the bounce, then use an anti-air
attack to prevent the punch.
3. If M. Bison is close to you, and blocks one of your attacks, there's
a chance that he will counter with a crouching kick (which, in his
case, is a slide attack). Crouch and block, then throw him.
4. If M. Bison jumps away from you, he may be about to use his
Psycho Crusher move. If he's far away from you, he might not even
reach you, allowing you to wait until he's done and hit him with any
attack. However, if he can reach you, he'll hit you several times even
if you block, then try to throw you.
5. If M. Bison closes in on you, he will probably try to throw you.
Once he's close enough, you can't block this, so keep him at bay.
Against M. Bison:
Because the computer cheats, M. Bison can do a lot of damage, but when
all's said and done, he's actually pretty predictable. His head bounce,
once you've figured out how to distinguish it from a normal jump (he
moves his feet in a different way when he's about to bounce), can be
easily countered in the way described above. He often jumps towards
you, which can be repelled by means of an anti-air attack of some kind.
However, his standing fierce kick is fast and powerful, and his jump-
kick will take priority over your own jump attacks in mid-air. Don't
jump on him and don't try to rush him. Rather, attempt to conserve
your health, always making sure that he's hurt more than you are, and
take advantage of the weakness of his head bounce. As the fight
progresses, he will start to do Psycho Crushers, but if your character
has a good jump attack (Sagat's jump-kick, Vega's stationary jump-punch,
E. Honda's jump kick, and so forth), you can actually knock him out
of it as he's flying across the screen, with no harm done to yourself.
As long as you take extra care to block his attacks, you shouldn't have
too much trouble.
As M. Bison:
It turns out that M. Bison is actually a pretty bad character. His main
limitation is his total lack of a good anti-air attack. His standing
fierce punch has no range, and his standing fierce kick is perfectly
horizontal, which allows opponents to just jump over it and hit him in
the face. The Psycho Crusher is usually blocked, and the computer will
cheat by throwing you immediately after it. The head bounce is even
more useless than it was when the computer used it. The scissor kick
works well if it connects, but leaves M. Bison wide open if it is
blocked. So, if you use M. Bison, you'll have to try to use the Psycho
Crusher as an anti-air attack and rely on your standing fierce kicks.
Not fun.
1. If Ryu stands still for a couple of seconds, he will do his Dragon
Uppercut for no reason at all. Throw him when he lands.
2. If Ryu advances toward you, he will attempt to hit you with his
crouching medium kick when he's in range, then follow it up with a
fireball. Anticipate this by blocking the kick.
Against Ryu:
Ryu likes to throw a lot of fireballs. He will throw long sequences of
them, allowing you to leisurely jump over them and jump-kick him in the
face. That, and hitting him with an anti-air attack when he switches to
jumping at you, should be your primary methods of fighting him. If he's
not flinging fireballs, don't jump, lest he hit you with his Dragon
Uppercut. The Uppercut is extremely powerful, but if you stay on the
ground, it will be largely useless. Ryu's main way of damaging you will
be his combination of crouching medium kicks and fireballs, which does
a lot of damage and can make you dizzy. When he comes near, crouch and
As Ryu:
Fighting with Ryu is very similar to fighting with Ken. His standing
and jumping fierce kicks are identical. However, his spinning kick
move is weaker than Ken's, in that it immediately knocks an opponent
down, whereas Ken's move hit several times in a row. Similarly, his
Dragon Uppercut can only hit once, and not four or five times. But
that's okay, since you probably won't be using the Dragon Uppercut
much anyway (it's a hard move to do). To make up for it, Ryu's
fireballs are faster than Ken's, and he spends less time recovering
after throwing one, so you can use them offensively. Ryu is a pretty
strong and fast character, so you'll do pretty well with him.
1. If he moves toward you, he'll jump at you twice in a row (and jump-
kick you given the chance). Counter with an anti-air attack. If you
crouch, he'll throw a crouching fierce punch.
2. If you jump at him, most of the time he'll counter with a Tiger
Uppercut. Stay on the ground, for the most part.
3. If he stands in one place doing nothing for a couple of seconds,
move toward him cautiously. As soon as you come within range, he'll do
a Tiger Knee, but you can crouch to avoid it, then counter with a
4. He likes to throw fireballs a lot. He can alternate between high
and low Tigers without rhyme or reason. In either case, you can jump
over the fireball and jump-kick him in the face. If he's throwing a
low Tiger, though, you can also hit him a second time immediately
after landing the first hit, if you're still in range.
5. If you jump toward him, but not quite at him (like, if you start
out pretty far from him), you can provoke him into doing a Tiger
Uppercut just when you land. Then, crouch and counter by throwing him
when he lands.
6. If Sagat uses one of his regular attacks, it will be his standing
fierce kick most of the time. You can counter it with your crouching
fierce kick (his attack will pass right over you).
Against Sagat:
Four Tiger Uppercuts will knock you out, so play defensively. Wait for
Sagat to start flinging fireballs, then jump over them and jump-kick
(or jump-punch, depending on what attack has better trajectory) him
in the face. If you're Vega, you can easily do a 2-Hit Combo if he's
throwing a low Tiger by jumping over it, jump-punching him, then
immediately doing your standing fierce punch. Most other characters
can't do this, but will still have no problem countering the fireballs.
However, if you're Guile, your jump-kick is perfectly horizontal, so
you won't be able to jump-kick Sagat when he's throwing a low fireball.
This will hamper you quite a bit. Try to provoke him into doing a Tiger
Uppercut that misses, as described above; also, use your crouching
fierce kick to counter his regular attacks, and try to exploit the
weakness of his Tiger Knee (you can crouch underneath it and throw him
as he comes down). If you're Dhalsim, use your vertical aerial
corkscrew attack when countering Tigers, as your other jump attacks
will be too slow.
As Sagat:
Tigers travel fast, so you can keep an opponent at bay by throwing
many of them. Sagat's crouching and jumping fierce kicks have good
range, and his standing fierce kick is a good anti-air attack. However,
if your opponent is on the ground, you'll want to use your stnading
fierce punch instead, as that has greater range and is less finicky
in its timing. The Tiger Uppercut is an ideal anti-air attack, but is
somewhat hard to do. Sagat is pretty slow, so don't get too aggressive.
Wait the fight out, exploit weaknesses, and use fireballs to keep the
opponent from getting in your face.
1. If he quickly shuffles his feet (steps forward, then backward, then
quickly forward again), he's likely to move up close. If you back away
from this, you can get trapped in a corner and thrown or grabbed. As he
approaches, hit him with some long range move to knock him back until
he does something else.
2. If he stands in place for a couple of seconds without doing
anything, he'll do his upward flying move. Take advantage of this by
moving in just out of range and getting ready to counter.
Against T. Hawk:
T. Hawk hits really hard, but fortunately, he has a tendency to use
his two diagonal flying special moves. The upward-flying one is totally
useless; unless you're right next to him, he'll miss, and you can throw
him the second he comes down. Use this tactic for an easy double
flawless fight. Other than that, try to stay out of his way. If he
insists on coming up to you, he telegraphs his standing fierce punch
before throwing it, so if you see him winding up for it, you can
knock him off his feet with your crouching fierce kick.
As T. Hawk:
T. Hawk's standing fierce kick is an excellent long-range move, good
for knocking jumping opponents out of the air. Stay away from his
special moves. Instead, exploit your opponents' weaknesses and grab
them when they miss a move. If your enemy is trying to jump right on
your head, use T. Hawk's standing medium punch. He'll hit right above
himself and usually knock the opponent out of the air. If your
opponent is jumping from farther away, though, use the standing fierce
1. He'll sometimes throw four or five weak punches in a row. They're
more of an annoyance than anything else, and you can't really counter
2. If he does his rolling attack, there's a good chance that he'll
do it again immediately after the first one finishes.
3. If he seems to be jumping very slowly, he's actually leaping at a
wall, in order to launch off it and hit you. He'll either use a flying
punch that is extremely difficult to block, but weak; or, he'll use
a more powerful punch that you can counter by jumping and kicking him
in mid-air.
4. He tends to counter jumps with his standing fierce kick, so less
agile characters will do better by staying on the ground.
Against Vega:
Vega is quicker than any other character, so fighting him is extremely
frustrating. He can easily escape out of your reach, then charge back
with one of his flying punches. For many characters, the only hope of
beating him lies in exploiting a fatal weakness. See, Vega has a move
where he back-flips away from you. You can't hit him while he's in the
back-flip, and when he's done, he's usually out of your reach. However,
if you've got him pressed against the back wall, he can only back-flip
in place. The idea is to make him back-flip over and over again, and
throw him every time he lands on his feet. This is pretty hard, and
there's no concrete calculus for making him back-flip. Generally, he
tends to do the back-flip when you jump at him aggressively and try
to jump-kick him in the face. So, one strategy is to jump at him, throw
him after he back-flips, then jump right on top of him as he gets up,
provoking another back-flip, and so forth. This is actually pretty easy
once you've got him in the corner, since then you can just jump on his
head and he won't be able to counter. However, in the beginning of the
fight, he'll counter your jumps with his standing fierce kick, so you
might try staying on the ground, letting him come to you for a while,
then suddenly changing tactics and leaping at him. This is hard to pull
off, but if it works, you can get a double flawless victory even with
characters like Zangief and T. Hawk. If you're Guile, you can use an
alternate strategy: back off, throw a Sonic Boom, then move in and
use your standing fierce kick once Vega jumps over it and at you. If
you're Vega himself, you can take on Vega at his own game by constantly
leaping at him and jump-punching him in the face.
As Vega:
Vega is the best character for beginners. His standing fierce punch is
fast and has tremendous range. You can easily use it over and over to
catch opponents unawares as they move toward you. His standing fierce
kick is a great anti-air attack, and his crouching fierce kick is
actually a long-range slide. With these attacks, you won't need special
moves. Also, if you jump into a wall, you can bounce off it and jump
even higher (only Vega and Chun Li have this ability).
1. For the most part, Zangief just moves at you and uses one of his
numerous throws or grabs. He tends to use some attacks multiple times
in a row, though. For instance, he can sometimes throw five medium
punches in a row, which will probably be sufficient to take away three
quarters of your health on the highest difficulty setting.
Against Zangief:
Zangief is pretty slow. If you've got a character with a good long-range
attack (Vega, T. Hawk, Balrog), you can use that attack just as he's
walking into range of it. Sometimes he won't be able to block in time.
If you're Vega, you can use this tactic to get the easiest double flawless
victory in the whole game. If you're anyone else, you might have a big
problem; slow characters especially are at a big disadvantage, since
Zangief will easily jump over their attacks and crush them before you
can react. Fast characters can try to use the Vega technique even if they
don't have good long-range attacks: Fei Long is fast enough for his fierce
punch to hit first most of the time. If you've got a missile attack, you
can use it over and over to knock Zangief back: sometimes, you can hit him
just as he's beginning a jump, knocking him to the ground. (If you time
it right, you can do this over and over.) So if you're Chun Li, Guile or
Sagat, you might try doing that. If you don't have that option, retreat
all the way to the wall, then jump up and down over and over. Zangief will
usually walk at you, throw a punch or two, then move back and repeat the
process. The idea is to avoid the attack by jumping over it, then using
a jump kick on your way down, in case he doesn't move away in time. (Guile
and E. Honda can do this pretty well.) If you're Dhalsim, however, you'll
probably be too slow to pull even that off. Instead, retreat to a big
distance and throw a Yoga Fireball at Zangief; he'll probably jump over it,
allowing you to hit him with your standing fierce kick. As he recoils,
quickly throw another Yoga Fireball and repeat the process. You can do this
many times in a row; in fact, if you're Dhalsim, it's probably your best
chance. If you're Blanka, try using your torpedo move to fly into him right
after he throws a punch. Sometimes you'll hit him just as he's finishing it.
E. Honda also has a torpedo move, but he can't do this because his move
takes longer to set up.
As Zangief:
Zangief's most powerful special moves are too complicated to use frequently.
Instead, just watch for your opponent to mess up and counter with one of
Zangief's numerous grabs. Four or five of those and you'll win. In general,
Zangief's standing fierce punch is a good anti-air attack; his crouching
fierce kick will be blocked most of the time, but is good for driving
aggressive opponents back; and his jump kick has pretty good range and is
good for aerial conflicts. He also has two air throws, so you can sometimes
surprise your opponent with a particularly stylish and damaging move.
If you're playing the "Super Battle," you'll have to go through three
bonus rounds, which occur every time you beat three challengers. These
are pretty boring diversions from the actual game, but they do provide
opportunities for you to score some free points. While I'm at it, I
might as well briefly go over them.
Bonus Round 1:
In the first bonus round, you have to destroy an old car. You can do this
by doing four standing fierce attacks of your choice to the left side
of the car (where you start), then jumping over to the right side and
doing four more standing fierce attacks, then crouching and continuing to
do fierce attacks until the car falls apart. You're timed, so it's best to
pick your fastest attacks. If you're E. Honda, Chun Li, or Blanka, you can
use the Hundred-Hand Slap, the Lightning Kick, or electricity, respectively,
to make it quick. (Each hit from these attacks is counted as one separate
fierce attack.)
Bonus Round 2:
Here, you have to destroy four segments of wall, by applying six fierce
attacks to each segment. First destroy the segment right in front of you,
then the sole segment on top, then the one on the opposite side of the room,
then the one in the middle. You're timed in this round, as well.
Bonus Round 3:
In the last bonus round, twenty barrels will fall from the ceiling. Your
task will be to break all of them before they roll offscreen. Usually, a
fierce attack is enough to destroy a barrel; however, sometimes it only
knocks barrels away from you without breaking them. If a barrel runs into
you, it will knock you over. This won't "damage" you in any meaningful
way, but you'll probably miss some barrels while you're getting up. The
Hundred-Hand Slap and similar attacks will be ineffective here, because
the barrels land in different places. Just walk up close to each barrel
as it's falling and put a fierce attack right into it. You are not timed
in this round (it ends when the last barrel has either rolled away or been
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Personalised Cherished Number Plates
Since their humble beginning in 1903, cherished numbers have continued to increase in popularity often adding the finishing touch to our prized possessions and very often prove to be a valuable investment.
The First Number Plate Ever Issued
A1 assigned in 1903
The Motor Car Act 1903, which came into force on 1 January 1904, required all motor vehicles to be entered on an official vehicle register, and to carry number plates. The Act was passed in order that vehicles could be easily traced in the event of an accident or contravention of the law. Vehicle registration number plates in the UK are rectangular or square in shape, with the exact permitted dimensions of the plate and its lettering set down in law.
You can find out where your personalised registration number plate was originally issued here.
On average, the city RTOs earn close to Rs 12-14 crore annual revenue from the sale of special numbers. The number '1' can fetch a maximum of Rs 12 lakh if it is not available in the current running series and is purchased from a future series. A two-wheeler owner can buy the special number for Rs 1.5 lakh. At the Andheri RTO, large TV screens display information on VIP numbers.
The latest statistics show that Pune tops all RTOs when it comes to selling the special registration numbers, while Mumbai comes fifth.
While Pune RTO has sold 30,366 numbers and fetched a revenue of Rs 23.45 crore, this was followed by Nashik RTO where 27,545 VIP numbers were sold to citizens at a cost of Rs 19.59 crore. At Thane, as many as 10,744 special numbers were sold to fetch a revenue of Rs 9.98 crore while Kolhapur sold 10,611numbers for Rs 7.3 crore.
The craze for getting a VIP number began in the northern states," said an official. For example, in Punjab, there have been cases of farmers buying VIP numbers for lakhs of rupees in auction. In 2012, a Chandigarh businessman purchased registration number CH-01-AN-0001 for Rs 17 lakh. The number AK-47 is also popular in Punjab and sold for Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh almost every year.
On Saturday an Emirati businessman bought the distinctive Dubai car plate number AA10 after posting the winning bid of 3.12 million dirhams during the Roads and Transport Authority's (RTA) 97th 'Open Plates Auction'.
Majid Mustafa, who has been participating in the RTA auctions since 2002, told the UAE-based publication that he will keep the AA10 number plate for his personal use and mount it on one of his numerous cars.
The RTA's year-end auction raised a total of 12.75 million dirhams this time around and saw nine other AA code plates, including 12, 50, 100, 333, 786, 1000, 8888, 11111, and 55555 going under the hammer.
Mustafa also said that he has owned a total of 5,000 special plates, many of which he already traded and gained profitable margins. At a price of 6 million dirhams, the most expensive plate he has ever acquired was I10.
During the auction on Saturday, the second most expensive plate went to Essa Al Habbai who bought AA12 for 2.72 million dirhams.
Another Emirati won the bidding for the third most expensive plate, AA50, priced at 1.84 million dirhams, while a 44-year-old Lebanese expat acquired AA11111 for 1.21 million dirhams.
"I will mount it on my Lamborghini..."
Another Emirati, 32-year-old businessman Jaber Khamis, won the number AA333 after bidding 700,000 dirhams for it.
"The plate (AA333) is really special. I will mount it on my Lamborghini but I might also sell it if I find the right buyer who will offer a really good price," Khamis told Khaleej Times.
At the auction, RTA also unveiled a new design for Dubai number plates. It will feature the Dubai brand logo, and the letters and digits will be printed in black on white background.
In October, RTA already raised 25 million dirhams at the 'Open Plates Auction'.
"The number auctions organized by the RTA are characterized by transparency and enthusiasm. They measure up to the aspirations of customers who seek exclusivity in this regard. Such auctions suffice the needs and aspirations of number plate enthusiasts, and reflect RTA's keenness to realize its third strategic goal of 'People Happiness'," said Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of RTA's Licensing Agency at the time.
$30,000 for personalised plates? Tell him he's dreaming.
Gracemere man Chase Ferguson's "for sale" post attracted plenty of attention overnight, but probably not the kind he was after.
Ironically, the $30K price tag he's placed on a set of "no idea" personalised number plates has spurred a thread of witty remarks and memes, but few interested buyers.
"Two standard size prestige plates. NO IDEA. Excellent condition still on vehicle. $30 000 or nearest offer," he posted to the Rockhampton Buy, Swap, Sell Facebook page on Sunday night.
It comes as the Rockhampton was found to have the second-highest number of personalised plates in the state, with 3644 residents pimping their rides.
The region sits next in line to the Sunshine Coast (5598), which trumps the regions of Mackay (3012); Gladstone (1072); Bundaberg (1072); Fraser Coast (766); Warwick (305) and Gympie (602).
While some are saying Chase's asking price is exorbitant, $30,000 is a bargain compared to some sellers who are asking up in the hundreds-of-thousands-of-dollars.
Rodney Gilchrist has taken up "dream" real estate on the personalised plate front, buying up DREAM1, DREAM2, DREAM3, DREAM4, DREAM5 and DREAM6 and re-selling for $300,000.
The number plates have been on the market for about 12 months, as the church pastor patiently waits for a cashed-up fleet manager to buy the plates.
Chase Ferguson has been contacted for comment.
If none of the above appeal to the rev head in you, here are some of the top-dollar plates up for grabs online:
HEART: The most expensive plates in the state, but the seller suggests a heart surgeon may have the $50,000 needed to snap them up.
Reg Plate Auction - Day 3 News - £63,500 for 1 OOO
The third day of the DVLA cherished number plate auction is underway with a bang!
the registration plate 1 OOO has been sold to a telephone bidder for the sum of £63,500 hammer price!
Halfords has commissioned a survey which asked whether the respondents were in favour of number plates for cyclists. A "convincing" 59 percent of respondents were in favour of such a measure, said Halfords, with the retailer claiming the suggestion would "encourage responsible riding."
However, the survey has been criticised by motoring and cycling groups. AA president Edmund King told BikeBiz: "The AA believes that the introduction of number plates for cyclists would be impractical and unnecessary – police already have the powers to stop cyclists."
Cycling UK's head of campaigns and advocacy Duncan Dollimore said: "[The] government has consistently reached the conclusion that such proposals are disproportionate and unnecessary." And British Cycling's policy advisor Chris Boardman said: "No country in the world requires bicycles to be registered because it does not serve the public interest – it would be hugely expensive and drastically cut the number of people who cycle."
The number plate proposal from one of the leading UK retailers of motor-vehicle number plates is included in a press release that has been teased out to the mainstream media over the last couple of days. (The embargo ended one minute ago.) It's possible that the press release will result in some negative coverage for cycling, especially following the recent blanket media coverage given to Matthew Briggs' campaign to incorporate death and serious injury cycling offences into the Road Traffic Act.
The online survey of 2,042 adults was carried out in August by YouGov and has led to the production of "Sharing the Road", a 20-page infographic-heavy report produced for Halfords by its external PR company. The document has a foreword by the retailer's chief customer officer Karen Bellairs, who said "we wanted to examine whether there was a genuine willingness among cyclists and motorists to share the road."
The survey asked whether cyclists should have to take proficiency tests before being allowed to cycle on the public highway, and also asked whether motorists should be required to ride bicycles as part of the driving test. (The answers, respectively, were 50 percent and 18 percent in favour.) Respondents were also asked whether penalties should be increased for cyclists "who don't abide by the Highway Code" and ditto for motorists who "drove aggressively near cyclists." (86 percent and 80 percent respectively.)
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While Halfords may claim that it is not itself advocating for cyclists to be forced to carry number plates, or for sanctions against cyclists to be increased, it's clear that they were the questions put to respondents by YouGov, and provided to them by Z PR of London on behalf of Halfords.
"What our new research makes very clear is that the car is still the nation's favourite means of getting around," said Bellairs, adding that "there is massive support among motorists for better training, more cycle lanes and improved facilities for cyclists." (45 percent of survey respondents said there ought to be "dedicated cycle lanes on all roads".)
Bellairs also claimed that the survey showed, with no evidence provided other than the online questioning, that there was a "genuine willingness" from Britain's motorists to "share the road." She said that this is something that "Halfords, which champions motoring as well as cycling, is very keen to foster."
The Sharing the Road report advises cyclists to "be a peacock" and to "always make sure you're wearing bright clothing when cycling, whether it's a high vis jacket or a high vis vest" but it does not contain similar advice for motorists (Halfords missed a trick here, it could have suggested motorists buy its spray-cans of yellow paint so they can make their cars more conspicuous).
The Halfords press release – which is headlined "Britons back tougher penalities for people who cycle aggressively but drivers and cyclists want to work better together" – states that "65% agree that cyclists should be required to wear reflective clothing, to give them the best chance of being seen."
Required? As in forced? That won't endear the company to many cycling customers.
There was no survey result – or, presumably, any question – about the compulsory wearing of helmets for everyday journeys, either for cyclists or motorists. However, there were questions and answers about cycle servicing. A perhaps surprising 48 percent of those asked said they could mend cycle punctures. And, in what will be news to independent bike shops, 43 percent of Brits can "tighten a loose chain"; 37 percent "know how to adjust their own brakes"; and 31 percent "can clean their gear mechanisms." (Those answers should make one wary of all the others.)
The report goes on to claim that an "overwhelming 93% think it would be beneficial for all education on road safety to be aimed at cyclists and motorists," as if it isn't already.
Responding to the Halfords report, the AA president told BikeBiz:
"Most cyclists are drivers and many drivers are cyclists so we need to live in harmony with each other. Rather than harsher penalties all round, we believe it is preferable to promote better training, infrastructure and positive attitudes."
King said he didn't believe there was a requirement for harsher penalties for law-breaking cyclists:
"There are already penalties in place for cyclists who don't abide by the Highway Code and we believe that targeted enforcement alongside education courses are a more effective way of making our roads safer."
The AA president added that existing laws need to be enforced first.
"We would prefer to see targeted police enforcement through schemes such as Operation Safe Pass whereby the police target dangerous drivers [who pass too closely to cyclists]," said King.
While careful not to criticise Halfords directly (the retailer and Cycling UK partnered for a project earlier this year) Dollimore was critical of the report's timing: "Given the uneven tone of the current debate on cycling, it was perhaps optimistic to expect this survey would be a constructive addition to the discussion."
He added: "We already knew some people instinctively think regulation and testing of cyclists is the answer. Those people frequently fail to appreciate the practicalities of imposing and enforcing regulations on children, the costs involved, or the public health and other implications of putting up further barriers to cycling. Fortunately government has consistently reached the conclusion that such proposals are disproportionate and unnecessary.
"Ultimately, there are opinions expressed in this survey which we agree with, and others we don't, but the truth is this is merely a summary of what people said in response to a series of questions. It's far better, when suggesting a need for change, to assess the arguments for and against, and this is precisely the point we will make to government as it considers its forthcoming cycle safety review."
Boardman said "compulsory proficiency tests and number plates, are quite obviously non-starters and cannot be regarded as a serious contribution to the public debate on road safety."
He added: "The reality is that [British Cycling], and other cycling organisations, already work with groups representing pedestrians and motorists to find ways to make our streets safer for everyone. Indeed Halfords themselves are part of our #ChooseCycling Network of British businesses that strongly believe more cycling is crucial to help business thrive, to encourage people to live healthier lives and to make Britain a greener, less congested and more pleasant place to live."
Boardman – who has an eponymously named brand stocked by Halfords – stressed that "laws should be developed using evidence, focusing proportionately on those with the ability to cause most harm. Around 1,800 people die on British roads annually and more than 99 percent involve collisions with motor vehicles."
A NUMBER plate sold to raise money for Tatton Park has fetched a world record price of £331,500 at auction.
The M1 registration mark was bought by an anonymous north west-based bidder - for his six-year-old son's birthday.
Officials at auctioneers Bonhams and Tatton Park were stunned by the final selling price for the unique plate, which quickly reached and overtook the previous world record.
And they were even more amazed to learn that the owner is a boy who cannot legally drive for another 11 years.
The youngster is the son of a wealthy Cheshire businessman who refused to reveal himself and made his bids by phone.
Are you a cat lover with a few hundred quid to spare? How about a huge Dennis the Menace fan keen to show your appreciation via the medium of your motor?
Well you're in luck as the DVLA – the body in charge of car registrations in the UK – is holding 2017's first live auction of registration numbers this week and among the plates on offer are WH15 KER ( yours for a starting price of £700) and BE11 ANO (a mere £400).
The event – which starts on Wednesday – will see a total of 1,500 personalised registrations being auctioned to members of the public.
The registrations on offer have been chosen by DVLA to suit all tastes, styles and budgets and range from plates that reflect names such as EL17 OTT, HA15 RRY and PA14 ULA through to quirkier offerings such as OUR 848Y, OLD 800K and YOU 105E.
And fans of Harry Potter could find themselves spellbound by POT 110N which carries a reserve of £250.
The agency will be aiming to build on the success of its live auction programme in 2016, which raised £25.6 million through five sales – setting a new record for a second consecutive year. Last year, the total sales of personalised registrations by the DVLA surpassed £147m, taking the total amount raised since the sales began in September 1989 to £2.4 billion.
Sales by the agency suggest that interest in personalised plates has soared in recent years with a 150 per cent increase of registered bidders for its live sales since 2011. On average 9,500 customers com[pete for lots per auction.
Adam Griffiths, of DVLA Personalised Registrations, said: "It's been nearly three months since our last live sale, and I am really excited by our first sale of 2017 where some really great registrations are available to bid for. We have experienced two successive record-breaking years and, when you look through the catalogue at the registrations we have compiled for this sale, I am very hopeful that this success will continue."
He added: "Bidding in person is by far the most popular way to buy a registration and it is at the auction where you will find the real atmosphere – it's a great day out and we make the experience as enjoyable and friendly as possible. If you can't make it to the auction we offer free telephone, internet and absent bidding facilities".
Just some of the 1,500 personalised registrations included in the forthcoming sale include:
115 A (reserve – £2,500), ABY 641L (£250), AMB 2R (£350), ARO 88IE (£250), AUS 111E (£250), 350 B (£2,500), B111 NDS (£250), B111 NKY (£250), BA11 DGE (£400), BE11 ANO (£400), BOS 551E (£250), BUB 4 (£1,200), 105 C (£2,500), CA17 RLY (£400), 888 CM (£2,200), 8111 D (£2,500), 247 DR (£2,200), 845 E (£2,500), ENS 20 (£1,200), FAS 70 (£1,200), FEZ 488 (£300), 458 FUN (£1,200), 111 G (£2,500), GA13 BBY (£400), GET 81G (£300), GTR 2R (£350), 120 H (£2,500), HGV 81G (£300), HOT 911A (£250), IG 111 (£2,200), 1000 J (£2,500), JOS 55H (£300), KAR 4H (£350), LE66 OTT (£700), 811 LS (£2,500), 500 M (£2,500), MAX 80W (£300), NAZ 5 (£500), NER 111S (£250), 72 O (£2,500), (£400), POT 110N (£250), RO13 BYS (£700), SMY 17H (£300), 801 T (£2,500), 812 TH (£2,200), TW15 TER (£700), UV51 NGH (£700), VAZ 110 (£300), W42 DLE (£250), W166 LES (£250), WH15 KER (£700), 222 X (£2,500).
Located in the heart of East Yorkshire, Image Registrations offer a fast, friendly and efficient service for buying and selling cherished vehicle registration numbers. Our team of trained staff will professionally handle your transfer as swiftly as possible, with some transfers taking just 24 hours from receipt of documentation. We offer advice without technical 'jargon', and are always competitive on price. Our valuations department can give you an accurate market value on your registration number by post or by e-mail. Del Stanley
As well as having an internet presence, we also regularly advertise in many of the 'National' publications where we offer a selection of registrations owned by us for sale.
Established For Over 25 Years
the Cherished Numbers Guild
Our service
- Free transfer service - your paperwork is handled by our trained team
- Over 25 years expertise - long established and trusted company
- DVLA Recognised Reseller - linked directly from the DVLA website
- DVLA Registered Number Plate Supplier - in line with all DVLA & MOT regulations


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