steviej
Feb 17 2005, 10:16 PM
I went to upload an new avatar that meets the size, ext. and pixel requirements.
The jpg and gif file are on my computer and I locate it via the BROWSE buttun in the Change My Avatar section under My Controls.
When I click on Change Avatar, it changes my current avatar to the dimensions of the new avatar but the image is still my current avatar.
What am I missing?
steviej
vcv10guy
Feb 18 2005, 04:56 PM
You know Steviej I had the exact same problem a few weeks ago. I ended up just choosing another picture to upload on my avatar instead.

Sorry I can't help you. Have you tried uploading another picture instead to see if it's just the picture you're trying to upload or if it's any picture period?
Matthew_McNally
Feb 18 2005, 05:10 PM
try flushing your cache mate
steviej
Feb 18 2005, 09:16 PM
QUOTE(Matthew_McNally @ Feb 18 2005, 11:10 PM)
try flushing your cache mate

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Thanks Matt. Where and how do I do that? Time to go explore.
steviej
well that was a bust, I just managed to delete all my attached files.
Matt, any hints would be greatly appreciated.
steviej
Feb 19 2005, 09:26 AM
With help from SK, I got my new avatar up.
Matt, how can I recover the 3 pages of pictures that i stupidly deleted with out going back to each thread to plug in each one?
They gone for good, huh?!
steviej
SKperformance
Feb 19 2005, 08:55 PM
Glad it worked.
I think the pics are gone for good.
But my question is what is your new avatar?
Change the guru title to one that lets everyone know what it is in your custom title as a gold member
steviej
Feb 20 2005, 08:53 PM
Sharad, this is what it is and means.
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Shoulder Patch
The Shape - The top of the crest is like a roof which gives shelter to all who come under it while the sides are curved conversely like the roof of a Chinese home to send back evil to where it came from. Look at the bottom of the crest and you will notice the shape of an axe. This represents an executioner, symbolising that should a member shame the Kenpo style or be influenced by evil ideas and thoughts contrary to the style's philosophy, he will be cut off - never to co-exist with members again.
The Tiger - Represents the earthly strength derived through the early stages of learning. This is the stage where the individual is more impressed with his own physical prowess.
The Dragon - Represents spiritual strength which comes with seasoning. This mental attitude is attained during the individual's latter years of training. It is placed above earthly strength - as seen on the patch - since the individual at this stage has learned to develop humility and self-restraint.
The Circle - This is symbolic of several things. It depicts life itself; a continuous cycle with no beginning or end just like the art of Kenpo which is also a cycle of unending and perpetual movement and motion. Techniques follow a cycle just as the various movements. Physical prowess, humility and self-restraint are no more than components of a progressive learning cycle. The circle is the base from which our alphabet stems; all moves evolve from a circle whether they are defensive or offensive. The circle also represents the bond of friendship that should continuously exist among association members.
The Oriental writing - This is a reminder of the originators of the art - the Chinese. It offers respect to them but doesn't denote that we serve them. The Chinese characters on the right say 'Law of the Fist and Empty hand' while the writing on the left - 'Spirit of the Dragon and the Tiger' - are a constant reminder that we should strive to attain a spiritual level and that the physical level is only a stepping Stone or vehicle to reach a higher, spiritual level.
The Dividing Lines - In the circle they represent the original 18 hand movements and directions in which the hands can travel. They are the angles from which you or an opponent can attack or defend, and they also form the pattern in which the feet can travel.
The 'K' -This stands for Kenpo.
The Colours - The white background is significant of the many beginners who form the base of the art. The yellow or orange represents the first level of proficiency - the mechanical, dangerous stage of learning. This is a time when the student it more impressed with the physical and thinks he knows all the answers. The circle is grey symbolising the brain, the brain of the association - remember that the brain it often referred to as 'grey matter'. The other colours represent proficiency, achievement and authority. Brown - the colour of the tiger's eyes - represent the advanced students though not great in number. Also at this level the student becomes more observant. His eyes, like that of the tiger, are keen and ever so watchful and critical, always looking up to the higher levels of proficiency; striving for perfection and preparing for the day he bears the label of 'expert'. This level of expert proficiency is represented by the colour black, while red is that of professorship over and above black belt. But yet, as indicated by the colours of the dragon, there are still traces white in the eyeball; yellow or orange on his fins; brown in the iris of the eyeball and black in the pupils. These colours are there to remind even the 'professor' that he should always be humble and able to return to any level. He should also be able to perform the things that he expects others at various levels to do and always be conscious of never demanding too much of his students.
SKperformance
Feb 20 2005, 08:59 PM
whoa, i never thought it had so much depth.
It reminds me of my cousin and his wing chung.
He is so into it he got me to order a 20 year old book off ebay for him.
So how does this relate to your circle?