# talk

**URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/34.md?page=885

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## [50K What would you buy?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/50k-what-would-you-buy/78065)

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**Author:** [@uber1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/uber1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/50k-what-would-you-buy/78065 "2005-02-01T21:45:16Z")

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If you magically got a hold of $50K and you had to liquidate it b4 the big bad government gets a hold of you... what would you buy? anything.... has to be a real life thing too.... I'd buy a fully loaded mini cooper S …

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## [Anyone Know of a Good Calendar Program?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-know-of-a-good-calendar-program/78061)

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**Author:** [@mrhines1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mrhines1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-know-of-a-good-calendar-program/78061 "2005-02-01T21:17:34Z")

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I'm running Windows XP and would like a calendar/planner program that runs on the desktop or the system tray. Do you know of a good one that is preferrably free or cheap?

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## [Flash Music Player](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-music-player/78051)

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**Author:** [@amitgeorge](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/amitgeorge)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-music-player/78051 "2005-02-01T19:46:29Z")

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Does anybody know a good online flash based music player with a huge library ? maybe with free access

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## [Dumb n00b Question :(](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dumb-n00b-question/78039)

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**Author:** [@Lewwy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lewwy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dumb-n00b-question/78039 "2005-02-01T18:42:57Z")

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How do I get my images to keep thier quality? Im using MS Paint. Its all good, until I save it, ive tried .jpg, .bmp, .gif but when imported to flash, they lose thier quality.. What am I doing wrong? Actually, I can ge…

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## [Stick With Google Guys](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stick-with-google-guys/78037)

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**Author:** [@SlowRoasted](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SlowRoasted)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stick-with-google-guys/78037 "2005-02-01T18:20:45Z")

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Hey guys, just wanted to say that Im sticking with using the google search engine and no microsoft. I like the google company, especially when they had that special on them on tv a couple of weeks ago. I dont want to s…

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## ['Good' GUI/website design practices](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/good-gui-website-design-practices/78033)

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**Author:** [@tommythewolfboy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tommythewolfboy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/good-gui-website-design-practices/78033 "2005-02-01T17:41:26Z")

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Can anyone recommend any books or website resources on GUI and/or website design best practices?

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## [This is how it looks](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/this-is-how-it-looks/78027)

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**Author:** [@i\_will\_learn\_fl](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/i_will_learn_fl)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/this-is-how-it-looks/78027 "2005-02-01T16:19:40Z")

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This is the general layout of my website. I need some suggestions. On the gray bar there are going to be my buttons. The bar on the top with the gradient. Should I make them buttons (like fancy boxes) or should I just ma…

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## [Question about game designing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-game-designing/78024)

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**Author:** [@rugget](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rugget)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-game-designing/78024 "2005-02-01T15:54:27Z")

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I'm currently in High School. I'm thinking about going to school to be a game designer. I don't know anything on what kind of programs you use or basically anything on game design. If you know any information it would be…

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## [Custom Snowboard](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/custom-snowboard/78023)

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**Author:** [@1071\_64302\_R](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/1071_64302_R)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/custom-snowboard/78023 "2005-02-01T15:37:57Z")

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Hello Everyone, i'm making a design for a custom snowboard. I am not expecting "hey man its very cool" because i admit that is not an awesome design, thats why i'm posting it, please Suggest stuff, and if you have a bett…

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## [Gas Station](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gas-station/78016)

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**Author:** [@Qion](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Qion)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gas-station/78016 "2005-02-01T14:13:28Z")

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what do u think?:hr:

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## [Distraction](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/distraction/78015)

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**Author:** [@uber1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/uber1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/distraction/78015 "2005-02-01T13:46:09Z")

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http://www.comedycentral.com/games/gameplayer/play.jhtml?game=/tv\_shows/distraction/quiz\_engine.swf&gametype=GFLASH this game is so funny.. just like the show...

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## [Some good Techno/Trance recommendations?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/some-good-techno-trance-recommendations/78012)

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**Author:** [@Ectheo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ectheo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/some-good-techno-trance-recommendations/78012 "2005-02-01T13:14:25Z")

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Alright, I've been in the mood for some good techno/trance bands, and I was wondering if anyone has some recommendations for me. I currently have some cds by Aphex Twin and Autechre, but nothing much else. Aphex Twin is …

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## [\[due March 10\] All skill level 3d Subway battle](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/due-march-10-all-skill-level-3d-subway-battle/78011)

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**Author:** [@grinch](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grinch)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/due-march-10-all-skill-level-3d-subway-battle/78011 "2005-02-01T12:59:32Z")

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Hey guys, what do you think about a 3d battle? Rules : Must be a 3d model of something that would appear in a video game. (castles, characters, etc.) Any skill is accepted, noob or pro, join up, this should be a posi…

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## [Maya question adding cv's](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/maya-question-adding-cvs/78008)

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**Author:** [@Angel\_Ice](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Angel_Ice)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 11:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/maya-question-adding-cvs/78008 "2005-02-01T11:52:48Z")

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Hi all, I have a cv line and i need to ad some cv points, but \*\*\*\* i can't remember how to add them...anyone can help?

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## [New Computer Soon --- But What \[?\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-computer-soon-but-what/77996)

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**Author:** [@B3NKobe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/B3NKobe)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 9:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-computer-soon-but-what/77996 "2005-02-01T09:26:49Z")

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Well im going to be starting my multimedia course on the 21st Feb -- So its comming up soon :hr: - Anyway my old Pentium 3 is starting to die for what I need her for \[battery\]- So im looking around for a new PC/Laptop. I…

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## [My 1st Full Page Design](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-1st-full-page-design/77994)

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**Author:** [@yajiv](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/yajiv)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 8:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-1st-full-page-design/77994 "2005-02-01T08:53:16Z")

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hi there guys... feel free to commentz and critiques .. it would b great if u guys can suggest sumthing new so i can change according to it.. im just a new learner. thanks http://www.mypunjabis.net/sashina.html t…

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## [30-secs a post?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/30-secs-a-post/77993)

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**Author:** [@uber1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/uber1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 8:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/30-secs-a-post/77993 "2005-02-01T08:37:27Z")

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man.. i like to tabb browse(a great freature in FireFox)... so i open up like 6 windows or so... post in one and switch to the other and post...and o and on and on...I don't mean to... but alot of times.. i get blocked f…

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## [Game Review](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/game-review/77981)

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**Author:** [@flytie52000](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flytie52000)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 4:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/game-review/77981 "2005-02-01T04:42:10Z")

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I recently stumbled upon this forum and find it a wonderful resource. Great job to everyone! As a hobby I like to play around with making games. I used to write them as java applets, but found that Flash is easier and mo…

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## [Gamestop application question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gamestop-application-question/77978)

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**Author:** [@johnnyFlash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/johnnyFlash)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gamestop-application-question/77978 "2005-02-01T03:58:03Z")

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I am filling out an application to a GameStop store here at the mall, and i have run across a part that i am completely unsure of what they are asking of me... \[center\]\*\*VIDEO GAME / SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE \[left\]GAME SOF…

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## [Just thought I would show you guys](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/just-thought-i-would-show-you-guys/77976)

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**Author:** [@morse](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/morse)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 3:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/just-thought-i-would-show-you-guys/77976 "2005-02-01T03:49:27Z")

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Made this site for a friend of mine... He wanted something he could update fairly easily. I built the entire backend myself with php/sql... Naturally the code is re-usable for future sites of this manner. There are con…

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## ['Breaking' New Speakers?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/breaking-new-speakers/77973)

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**Author:** [@hsadan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hsadan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/breaking-new-speakers/77973 "2005-02-01T03:44:59Z")

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I heard that when you get new speakers or headphones, you need to "break" them or "burn" them. like blast really loud music for a certain period of time. this is done so as to attain the optimal performance of the speake…

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## [Flash Intros](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-intros/77968)

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**Author:** [@Kelk786](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Kelk786)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 2:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-intros/77968 "2005-02-01T02:17:18Z")

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Is there a way we can edit flash intros that are already pre made?

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## [Submission: H2H Tower](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/submission-h2h-tower/77966)

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**Author:** [@Prancer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Prancer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/submission-h2h-tower/77966 "2005-02-01T01:45:36Z")

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Hello everyone, I'm currently working on a little design here, and I would like to hear some suggestions/comments, it would be greatly appreaciated. For now, it is kinda lakking. Oh and any one who owns a house.... thats…

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## [Awesome movie, awesome site](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/awesome-movie-awesome-site/77960)

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**Author:** [@trundrumbalind](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/trundrumbalind)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/awesome-movie-awesome-site/77960 "2005-02-01T00:58:23Z")

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OK, I'm not one for the "How did they do this?" questions but if you log onto the site www.dawnofthedeadmovie.net (go see the movie too!) and click on the "Blackout" section. There's a nice "flashlight with smoke passing…

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## [Where's waldo?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wheres-waldo/77954)

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**Author:** [@ar1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ar1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2005, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wheres-waldo/77954 "2005-02-01T00:05:15Z")

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Try this. I hid waldo in the forums. See if anyone could find him? \[wink\]

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## [Organization Script](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/organization-script/77952)

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**Author:** [@Jako](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jako)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2005, 11:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/organization-script/77952 "2005-01-31T23:55:46Z")

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Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew of a script similar to this one used on this site. http://bigwebmaster.com I like how it organizes all the files and stuff into categories etc. I even contacted the guy about see…

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## [Fun little game!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fun-little-game/77942)

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**Author:** [@FlashPlaya](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FlashPlaya)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2005, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fun-little-game/77942 "2005-01-31T22:57:28Z")

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Man, it is kinda hard.... http://www.bubbletape.com/games/carnivaltoss/

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## [New Portfolio Site Feedback](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-portfolio-site-feedback/77938)

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**Author:** [@dubchild](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dubchild)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2005, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-portfolio-site-feedback/77938 "2005-01-31T22:19:44Z")

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Hey y'all ... finally got the beta of my portfolio site up. Keeping it simple for now ... looking for bugs and general feedback. I'm procrastinating on updating resume ... will be just a PDF download when it's ready. …

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## [Site check - ID](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/site-check-id/77923)

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**Author:** [@billystar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/billystar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2005, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/site-check-id/77923 "2005-01-31T19:24:36Z")

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hi guys, can you tell me of any errors? thanks a lot billy \[smile\] www.starritt.co.uk

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## [New PowerBooks](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-powerbooks/77922)

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**Author:** [@Butters](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Butters)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2005, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-powerbooks/77922 "2005-01-31T19:22:35Z")

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http://www.apple.com/uk/powerbook/ New PowerBooks, pretty sweet, the new trackpad looks \*\*\*\* cool.

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