# talk **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/34.md?page=583 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 584 --- ## [\_parent equivalent in Java?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/-parent-equivalent-in-java/184777)
**Author:** [@Yeldarb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Yeldarb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/-parent-equivalent-in-java/184777 "2006-04-08T06:41:37Z")
Wasn't sure where to put this (maybe Computers & Games would have been better?) But basically what I'm looking for is a way to access an variable in and object in the object that's the parent of the class I'm in. In … --- ## [Maximized Study](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/maximized-study/184826)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Wheeler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jeff_Wheeler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 5:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/maximized-study/184826 "2006-04-08T05:36:39Z")
The problem was in last year's Trinity programming contest problems, and I've been trying for a few hours to get it to work just right. I'm very close, but I know of one bug (which I'll let you try and find). Here's th… --- ## [Virtual Diary..really helpful](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/virtual-diary-really-helpful/184599)
**Author:** [@J11](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/J11)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 5:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/virtual-diary-really-helpful/184599 "2006-04-08T05:34:51Z")
This is real cool tip for people who use notepad to write down any info on a day to day basis... In Notepad \* Create a blank text file with .LOG as the first line of the file, followed by a carriage return. \[ Enter \] \* S… --- ## [Goowy Backgrounds... make some money and showcase your skills!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/goowy-backgrounds-make-some-money-and-showcase-your-skills/184664)
**Author:** [@hart](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hart)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 4:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/goowy-backgrounds-make-some-money-and-showcase-your-skills/184664 "2006-04-08T04:53:39Z")
Hey guys, I thought the Kirupa community might be interested in participating in a little contest we're running at the company I work for. Please check out the full contest details at: The Official Goowy Blog Feel… --- ## [Crysis Engine Trailer (FarCry 2)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/crysis-engine-trailer-farcry-2/184727)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/crysis-engine-trailer-farcry-2/184727 "2006-04-08T03:58:34Z")
The Crysis Engine that will probably be featured in Far Cry 2 looks stunning! If your comp can handle it, check out the 1280x720 HD version for max quality: http://media.pc.gamespy.com/media/694/694190/vids\_1.html :hug… --- ## [Warcraft Touch Screen](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/warcraft-touch-screen/184814)
**Author:** [@Templarian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Templarian)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/warcraft-touch-screen/184814 "2006-04-08T03:41:38Z")
Now this looks fun for warcraft 3. http://www.wimp.com/wowtouch/ \[ot\]http://www.wimp.com/wetback/\[/ot\] --- ## [Complete a flash site this weekend](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/complete-a-flash-site-this-weekend/184772)
**Author:** [@Ipaste](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ipaste)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/complete-a-flash-site-this-weekend/184772 "2006-04-08T02:49:37Z")
Yikes so little time. Ive to do a five page flash site over the weekend. Whats the fastest way of doin it in terms of layout. Im not sure if i should use scenes or load the swf's in. I want to make the transitions from o… --- ## [Anime Hangout Layout](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anime-hangout-layout/184806)
**Author:** [@esnetni](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/esnetni)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anime-hangout-layout/184806 "2006-04-07T23:53:36Z")
hi I am working on this anime site for me and my friend because she is like obsesed with anime so I thought it would be nice to make one. I made this layout and I need help with comments and suggestion. I already got so… --- ## [Spore](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spore/180829)
**Author:** [@mlk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mlk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spore/180829 "2006-04-07T22:07:08Z")
In case you haven't seen it (hope this isn't old news), the new I-am-God maxis game: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8372603330420559198&q=spore Looks promising ! It's really sad to know that the procedural g… --- ## [Top Award Giving Websites](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/top-award-giving-websites/56825)
**Author:** [@REEF](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/REEF)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/top-award-giving-websites/56825 "2006-04-07T20:46:11Z")
ITA - Internet Tiny Awards http://internettinyawards.com FWA - Favorite Website Awards http://favoritewebsiteawards.com Bombshock Awards http://ultrashock.com - Bombshock Forums Fcukstar Awards http://fcukstar.com … --- ## [Unsigned Artists](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unsigned-artists/184755)
**Author:** [@Butters](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Butters)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unsigned-artists/184755 "2006-04-07T20:35:28Z")
If you live in the UK and watch Channel 4 you might have seen an advert for their unsigned artist website thingy: http://www.channel4.com/music/mymusic/ It's pretty sweet, you can browse through hundreds of artists/b… --- ## [Newbie Photo Editor (or whatever you call em)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/newbie-photo-editor-or-whatever-you-call-em/184086)
**Author:** [@Shoo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Shoo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/newbie-photo-editor-or-whatever-you-call-em/184086 "2006-04-07T20:08:24Z")
Hello well lets get to the point Im new to this and I made a picture :?) I'm posting it here asking for critisism and then once your done making fun of me you can either post some of your own stuff, or you can challen… --- ## [Microsoft and IE and Active X Problem?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/microsoft-and-ie-and-active-x-problem/184750)
**Author:** [@BoonDock](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BoonDock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/microsoft-and-ie-and-active-x-problem/184750 "2006-04-07T16:58:40Z")
Didn't know if anyone had heard of this, or read this anywhere, or if I'm just far behind in information ... but take a look at the 1st two links and then the 3rd link is aparently a fix/work around for the problem ... i… --- ## [AI vs. AI - battle!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ai-vs-ai-battle/176208)
**Author:** [@Pattt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pattt)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ai-vs-ai-battle/176208 "2006-04-07T15:14:05Z")
Hey, I just got a cool idea, let's make an AI enemy, and let them fight against each other! The smartest would win. To make it harder to win against the other, we have to make some limits for speed, attacks shields, sh… --- ## [What do You think?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-do-you-think/184382)
**Author:** [@vendi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vendi)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-do-you-think/184382 "2006-04-07T14:18:44Z")
What do You think about simple photoalbum? http://www.apskaties.lv/sustriks --- ## [The Apprentice of movies ?!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-apprentice-of-movies/184743)
**Author:** [@elya](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/elya)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-apprentice-of-movies/184743 "2006-04-07T14:13:42Z")
Spielberg to make TV talent show http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4886198.stm This sounds really intersting \[smile\] --- ## [Buggy Video iPod](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buggy-video-ipod/184626)
**Author:** [@Butters](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Butters)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 12:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buggy-video-ipod/184626 "2006-04-07T12:17:42Z")
Who's got one of the new Video iPods? I'v found a few bugs in mine, anyone else found them: 1) The volume can behave really wierdly, especially in warm rooms. Baiscally, I was on the train which was wayy too hot and … --- ## [Dynamic text not showing up \[renamed\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-not-showing-up-renamed/184734)
**Author:** [@andrew\_t](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/andrew_t)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 11:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-not-showing-up-renamed/184734 "2006-04-07T11:28:23Z")
I have a deadline and am relatively new to flash - I've used a tutorial to load dynamic text into a text field using buttons. The code on each button is on (release) { loadText = new loadVars(); loadText.load("… --- ## [My site, comments?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-site-comments/182306)
**Author:** [@x\_polar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/x_polar)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 7:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-site-comments/182306 "2006-04-07T07:25:23Z")
Howdy. I have already posted this in a different section of the "Forums" but since it had little to do with the main section the whole thread got ignored. Thanks alot. Anyways, there it is, my new site. I'll appreci… --- ## [DIY: LASIK Surgery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/diy-lasik-surgery/184681)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 6:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/diy-lasik-surgery/184681 "2006-04-07T06:10:20Z")
\[LEFT\]Order yours today!!! LASIK@Home.com \[image\] \[worried\] \[/LEFT\] --- ## [Surreal game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/surreal-game/184491)
**Author:** [@nesteafish](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nesteafish)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 5:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/surreal-game/184491 "2006-04-07T05:36:34Z")
\[LEFT\]Just fell over this game - and my youngersister and I managed to complete it. I think the style is really cool. It's a crazy idea, but it works very well \[smile\] Check it out! \[smiley\] http://www.samorost2.net/… --- ## [You Favorite Font](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/you-favorite-font/184682)
**Author:** [@evileks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/evileks)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 3:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/you-favorite-font/184682 "2006-04-07T03:54:15Z")
I thought it might be interesting to see what everyones current favorite font is. So post your favorite font and maybe some of us will be able to see some nice fresh fonts. Maybe I'll compile a list of the kirupian favo… --- ## [Comparing email lists](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/comparing-email-lists/184671)
**Author:** [@berkoWitZ](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/berkoWitZ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 2:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/comparing-email-lists/184671 "2006-04-07T02:30:12Z")
hey! This is my problem, I have 2 lists of emails, one with 1400 and another one with more! I need to compare both, see how many are repeated and make one list, but I dont want to go one by one \[expressionless\] any idea… --- ## [Font Request](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/font-request/184512)
**Author:** [@DDD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DDD)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 1:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/font-request/184512 "2006-04-07T01:56:41Z")
No this is not a wtf request....But I was wondering if any of you guys knew of a font that looks kinda naughty and mischevious, yet kinda feminine. Or borderline sexy. I have been looking through fonts for hours and I … --- ## [To Kill a Mockingbirds Theme](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/to-kill-a-mockingbirds-theme/184701)
**Author:** [@esnetni](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/esnetni)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/to-kill-a-mockingbirds-theme/184701 "2006-04-07T01:55:34Z")
I have to find the theme of to kill a mocking bird and then find 4 paragraphs that relates or proves the theme and change it to my own words. Now I just need help with the theme. I think the theme is prejudice because th… --- ## [Gravity/Physics/Etc](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gravity-physics-etc/165908)
**Author:** [@TheCanadian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TheCanadian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2006, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gravity-physics-etc/165908 "2006-04-06T23:00:06Z")
I had originally made this for someone on these forums. It was somewhat incomplete so I decided to finish it and here is what I got. Just fool around with the settings. You can open the FLA file and adjust the number of … --- ## [Another silly question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/another-silly-question/184263)
**Author:** [@bunker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bunker)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2006, 10:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/another-silly-question/184263 "2006-04-06T22:35:54Z")
This is quite difficoult to explain, but by the way I will try. I have an assignment for my university, on which I have to define sounds for 4 different periods of human life: 1) birth 2) adolescence 3) being adult 4) … --- ## [\[DIGITAL CAMERA\] Olympus SP-500 UZ](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/digital-camera-olympus-sp-500-uz/184621)
**Author:** [@pete\_zahut](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pete_zahut)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2006, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/digital-camera-olympus-sp-500-uz/184621 "2006-04-06T21:44:09Z")
Hi, I want to buy my first digital camera and learn a bit more about photography. So while searching I found this camera: \[image\] 6 MP 10x zoom large LCD screen ... Anyone experience with this camera? --- ## [PS2 Controller Busted?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ps2-controller-busted/184505)
**Author:** [@squireglig](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/squireglig)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2006, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ps2-controller-busted/184505 "2006-04-06T21:06:25Z")
Alright guys, I'm looking for some tips on fixing a PS2 Controller. Here's the background: I bought 2 sony controllers with my ps2 years ago and they've been working great. However, in the last 6-months i haven't play… --- ## [Whaddya think?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/whaddya-think/184657)
**Author:** [@decisionman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/decisionman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2006, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/whaddya-think/184657 "2006-04-06T20:56:46Z")
https://secure.adbusters.org/orders/ A magazine, aimed at reducing consumption, has quite a vast selection of merchandise available in their "Culture Shop". Justified? Not? Hypocrisy, maybe? Just some food for thought. … [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/34.md?page=582) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/34.md?page=584)