# talk **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/34.md?page=176 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 177 --- ## [LookAtThat](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lookatthat/273180)
**Author:** [@joana](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/joana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2008, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lookatthat/273180 "2008-10-12T18:05:42Z")
Hello LookAtThat! \[smile\] remember when u helped me with this code? code: body{ background-color: #FFCC66; background-image: url("file or url name"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed; backgrou… --- ## [Help! MS Access 2003 running slower on Vista?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-ms-access-2003-running-slower-on-vista/273178)
**Author:** [@korpka](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/korpka)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2008, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-ms-access-2003-running-slower-on-vista/273178 "2008-10-12T17:00:50Z")
My wife has a new HP Core2Duo laptop and she says basic calculations in MS Access 2003 are very slow and crash compared to what she runs at work. I doubt she has a core2duo at work but she is running windows 2000 I think… --- ## [Wordpress Emergency](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wordpress-emergency/273119)
**Author:** [@Theros](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Theros)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2008, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wordpress-emergency/273119 "2008-10-11T15:59:20Z")
Hey all! Remember back to that thread where I \*\*\*\*\*ed about that contractor who abandoned a project of mine? Well, I need to access to the Wordpress backend...except my contractor never gave me the password. So...my qu… --- ## [Pattern Tap](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pattern-tap/273102)
**Author:** [@Icy\_Penguin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Icy_Penguin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2008, 3:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pattern-tap/273102 "2008-10-11T03:29:27Z")
Another find in my interwebbian travels. Pattern Tap Good for inspirationalizations. \[smile\] --- ## [Update: need some crit's](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/update-need-some-crits/273091)
**Author:** [@creativeFuzion](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/creativeFuzion)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2008, 11:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/update-need-some-crits/273091 "2008-10-10T23:55:44Z")
n/a --- ## [Facebook Pirate](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/facebook-pirate/273077)
**Author:** [@ahmed](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ahmed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2008, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/facebook-pirate/273077 "2008-10-10T20:16:55Z")
Anyone here tried Facebook in pirate talk? If you dont know what that is, scroll to the very bottom and select "English (Pirate) - BETA" instead of English (US).. you can thank me later :pirate: --- ## [Acer Aspire One](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/acer-aspire-one/273076)
**Author:** [@YoungNastyMan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/YoungNastyMan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2008, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/acer-aspire-one/273076 "2008-10-10T20:04:07Z")
Hello everybody, I'm thinking of getting the Acer Aspire One with 1 GB of RAM, 160 GB HDD, 1.6 Ghz Atom Processor, and Windows XP. Just wondering, does anybody here happen to have this already? How do you like it? Als… --- ## [Banksy's Pet Shop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/banksys-pet-shop/273063)
**Author:** [@shane\_c](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shane_c)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2008, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/banksys-pet-shop/273063 "2008-10-10T17:27:08Z")
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in\_pictures/7662797.stm I love this guy... Things like this make me wish I lived in NY. --- ## [Larry the Cable Guy](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/larry-the-cable-guy/273060)
**Author:** [@foxteeth3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/foxteeth3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2008, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/larry-the-cable-guy/273060 "2008-10-10T17:06:36Z")
We recently finished work on Larry's new site. It's got a lot of streaming video embedded into it, and is designed for high-bandwidth users. I would really appreciate any feedback on the design, function and/or perform… --- ## [IE8 Not working,wtf?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ie8-not-working-wtf/273056)
**Author:** [@DanontheMoon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DanontheMoon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2008, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ie8-not-working-wtf/273056 "2008-10-10T16:32:39Z")
My Mom is having a serious problem with getting Internet Explorer to work on her laptop (an Acer Aspire 5100), and I have no clue what's wrong with it. She just upgraded to IE8, and when she opens the program, it immedia… --- ## [Symbook.com : PDF -\> Flash Magazine website](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/symbook-com-pdf-flash-magazine-website/273012)
**Author:** [@Mediaworkers](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mediaworkers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2008, 7:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/symbook-com-pdf-flash-magazine-website/273012 "2008-10-10T07:29:42Z")
Hello everyone. We would like to mention our new website http://www.symbook.com Both to promote the service, but of course also to get your comments / thoughts about the service and design! Hope you like it \[smile\] --- ## [GP Online Gallery 2.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gp-online-gallery-2-0/273003)
**Author:** [@GeePee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GeePee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2008, 6:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gp-online-gallery-2-0/273003 "2008-10-10T06:00:52Z")
getch.oxyhost.com BOOYASHAKAH --- ## [Game -- Overlord: Raising Hell](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/game-overlord-raising-hell/272980)
**Author:** [@shane\_c](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shane_c)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2008, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/game-overlord-raising-hell/272980 "2008-10-09T21:04:43Z")
I don't own a console, but my friend just rented this game for PS3, and I've been pretty much living at his house playing it. The main difference between this and other "hack and slash" style games is the minions. You … --- ## [Problem with a thinkpad T23](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-a-thinkpad-t23/272942)
**Author:** [@elgringoson](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/elgringoson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2008, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-a-thinkpad-t23/272942 "2008-10-09T15:26:34Z")
Rite then! My problem: I'm fixing a thinkpad T23 for a family member, the laptop will stay on for about 5 minutes before going to fatal error blue screen. They had problems with viruses etc so I managed to install spy… --- ## [Web crawler/spider trap](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-crawler-spider-trap/272935)
**Author:** [@Sage\_of\_Fire](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Sage_of_Fire)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2008, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-crawler-spider-trap/272935 "2008-10-09T14:29:14Z")
I'm looking for a link to the spider trap I saw on a blog the other day. It was a link to a site that would supposedly suck up web crawlers by creating loops of bogus pages to lure them infinitely onward. If somebody has… --- ## [My latest game: Dodge It](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-latest-game-dodge-it/272885)
**Author:** [@Z11](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Z11)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2008, 2:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-latest-game-dodge-it/272885 "2008-10-09T02:45:26Z")
What do you guys think? I made it in, 3 or so hours. http://www.goofygamer.com/games/flash/popular/300/Abbots-Dodge-It/ I am not a good artist \[frowning\] But I did the best I could for a quick game. (I made the game … --- ## [Speed painting](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/speed-painting/272871)
**Author:** [@sticmann](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sticmann)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2008, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/speed-painting/272871 "2008-10-08T23:59:05Z")
I ran across this idea recently and I've done a few on my own. Now I'd like to see if anyone else wants to get involved and make a little game out of it. Time limit on the painting should be between 30 min - 1 hour. If a… --- ## [Extremely Fast Drawing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/extremely-fast-drawing/272819)
**Author:** [@Chimay](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Chimay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2008, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/extremely-fast-drawing/272819 "2008-10-08T17:42:34Z")
There are times in games and experimental apps that you really need speed... there are a bunch of ways to speed up the rendering of your swf.... the most effective technique I've found is to totally do away with sprites … --- ## [Microscopy Experiment](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/microscopy-experiment/272813)
**Author:** [@Chimay](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Chimay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2008, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/microscopy-experiment/272813 "2008-10-08T17:31:16Z")
I've been working on this Microscopy experiment... it uses BitmapData, copyPixels and draw.... // (give it a second to get going) http://www.shapevent.com/sketchbook/things/cells.html this uses a realtime emboss tech… --- ## [\ I got suspended for skipping class \](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/awesome-i-got-suspended-for-skipping-class-awesome/272806)
**Author:** [@saxx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/saxx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2008, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/awesome-i-got-suspended-for-skipping-class-awesome/272806 "2008-10-08T16:53:51Z")
What kind of punishment is that YEAH YEAH YEAH WOOO --- ## [Buying a new car](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buying-a-new-car/272800)
**Author:** [@DanontheMoon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DanontheMoon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2008, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buying-a-new-car/272800 "2008-10-08T16:11:04Z")
So, the Campaign-mobile finally tanked on me. Engine's locked up :|, and I'm \*\*\*\* outta luck as far as getting to work goes. I need to find a new car, fast, lest I spend about 5-6 hours on mass transit (or what passes fo… --- ## [Wario Land - You gotta see it](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wario-land-you-gotta-see-it/272797)
**Author:** [@berkoWitZ](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/berkoWitZ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2008, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wario-land-you-gotta-see-it/272797 "2008-10-08T16:01:57Z")
Look at the whole video...very nice trick: http://www.youtube.com/experiencewii --- ## [Image edges!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-edges/272768)
**Author:** [@joana](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/joana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2008, 11:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-edges/272768 "2008-10-08T11:07:42Z")
Hello Dear friends! \[smile\] I have a problem that occures oftenly and I usually turn around but don't know how to solve it! this time i want some thing pro! pls take a look at the attached pic, I have made the yello no… --- ## [How to Backup DVD Movies to Hard Drive or into Writable DVD Discs?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-backup-dvd-movies-to-hard-drive-or-into-writable-dvd-discs/272760)
**Author:** [@fifiward](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fifiward)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2008, 9:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-backup-dvd-movies-to-hard-drive-or-into-writable-dvd-discs/272760 "2008-10-08T09:25:41Z")
Most DVDs are designed to prevent you from making copies. The first preventative measure is encryption. Commercial DVD titles are often encrypted, which prevents you from either copying them to your hard drive, or if you… --- ## [How to import iTunes M4P music to Windows Movie Maker](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-import-itunes-m4p-music-to-windows-movie-maker/272740)
**Author:** [@dudude](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dudude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2008, 3:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-import-itunes-m4p-music-to-windows-movie-maker/272740 "2008-10-08T03:32:01Z")
Many people are fond of making slideshows on their Windows Movie Maker, however, it won't let them import any purchased music as it is DRM protected. Since iTunes store tops the music retailer in the world, the following… --- ## [Captchas](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/captchas/272731)
**Author:** [@hl1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hl1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2008, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/captchas/272731 "2008-10-08T02:28:08Z")
The internet needs a new way to beat computers. OCR is readily getting better, and captchas are readily getting harder. It took three tries for my dad and I to get him a Gmail account because of the indecipherable captch… --- ## [Indispensable PHP Skills](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/indispensable-php-skills/272716)
**Author:** [@nobody](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nobody)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/indispensable-php-skills/272716 "2008-10-07T23:15:09Z")
I thought it'd be cool to gather everyone's collective brains and make a list of things we consider indispensable for PHP (or anything else, I'd like to see separate threads on separate topics if this is successful). I… --- ## [PS - blend image into crinkled paper background?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ps-blend-image-into-crinkled-paper-background/272690)
**Author:** [@LookAtThat](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/LookAtThat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ps-blend-image-into-crinkled-paper-background/272690 "2008-10-07T18:34:48Z")
\[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Verdana\]Does anyone know a solid Photoshop tutorial or plug-in for blending an image or text or both into an image of a crinkled piece of paper? Here's an example of what I'm referring to (look at the … --- ## [Please test the usablity of my site!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-test-the-usablity-of-my-site/272683)
**Author:** [@Dave321](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dave321)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-test-the-usablity-of-my-site/272683 "2008-10-07T16:52:46Z")
t --- ## [Favorite Lyrics](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/favorite-lyrics/272670)
**Author:** [@redelite](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/redelite)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/favorite-lyrics/272670 "2008-10-07T15:16:10Z")
I was just wondering what some of everyone's favorite lyrics are or just lyrics that you think are cool.. screw it or just lyrics in general. :big-mouth: I'll go first with a random list of some.. "You, claimed, thou… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/34.md?page=175) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/34.md?page=177)