# random **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=144 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 145 --- ## [American Gladiators Returns](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/american-gladiators-returns/248316)
**Author:** [@fester8542](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fester8542)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2008, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/american-gladiators-returns/248316 "2008-01-07T02:11:21Z")
I am so pumped this show is back. I grew up on this hizzy. Anyone else watching it tonight? --- ## [My Media temple frustrations just hit the roof!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-media-temple-frustrations-just-hit-the-roof/248312)
**Author:** [@joshchernoff](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/joshchernoff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2008, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-media-temple-frustrations-just-hit-the-roof/248312 "2008-01-07T01:18:35Z")
I like Media temple don't get me wrong but my hole problem with them is that if you have a DV server you don't have any real options for php5.2 if you want to use php extensions If you use the "how to" from mt on the … --- ## [Some smiles at last for IE Dev Team](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/some-smiles-at-last-for-ie-dev-team/248301)
**Author:** [@icio](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/icio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2008, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/some-smiles-at-last-for-ie-dev-team/248301 "2008-01-06T22:26:11Z")
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2007/12/19/internet-explorer-8-and-acid2-a-milestone.aspx Well, this is good news. Looks like firefox might get at least some competition from IE this time around. --- ## [Fast Food Freestyle \[Vid\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fast-food-freestyle-vid/248295)
**Author:** [@Seb\_Hughes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Seb_Hughes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2008, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fast-food-freestyle-vid/248295 "2008-01-06T20:28:24Z")
This is sooo funny. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLn45-7Pn2Y Kirupa can you make it so we can embed youtube videos? --- ## [Workstation Ram?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/workstation-ram/248289)
**Author:** [@SlowRoasted](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SlowRoasted)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2008, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/workstation-ram/248289 "2008-01-06T17:42:17Z")
I'm picking out parts for a workstation (dual-quad Xeons). I was wondering how much improvement I would see if I went with ddr2 800 fb-dimms over ddr2 667. Anyone have experience? This is the motherboard I'm lookin… --- ## [Slogan.s](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slogan-s/248270)
**Author:** [@KDS](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/KDS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2008, 8:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slogan-s/248270 "2008-01-06T08:49:25Z")
Hi friends, Share best slogans here: If you cannot create, capture \[photographers\] way of think \[developers\] no reason to get excited \[me\] ......................… --- ## [Best 42" LCD or Plasma?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-42-lcd-or-plasma/248240)
**Author:** [@korpka](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/korpka)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2008, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-42-lcd-or-plasma/248240 "2008-01-05T17:08:30Z")
Hi, I am going to be purchasing an LCD or Plasma 42". I heard Plasma is better for watching sports - fast moving action is that true? I also heard Sony Bravia is the best LCD you can get. I am looking to spend around $1,… --- ## [Kirupa on Mashable](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-on-mashable/248239)
**Author:** [@hybrid101](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hybrid101)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2008, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-on-mashable/248239 "2008-01-05T16:45:59Z")
i just noticed this a few minutes ago. http://mashable.com/2008/01/04/20-tools-for-creating-your-own-games/ hooray for kirupa's tutorials:D --- ## [Custom Painted Darth Vader masks](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/custom-painted-darth-vader-masks/248223)
**Author:** [@DanontheMoon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DanontheMoon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2008, 9:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/custom-painted-darth-vader-masks/248223 "2008-01-05T09:37:56Z")
Found this on Fazed, it's neat. http://www.fazed.net/archive/?category=15 http://funnbee3.blogspot.com/2007/12/darth-vader-on-acid.html --- ## [Good Software for the Mac](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/good-software-for-the-mac/248221)
**Author:** [@BS1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BS1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2008, 7:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/good-software-for-the-mac/248221 "2008-01-05T07:14:20Z")
I just wanted this to be a helpful thread for all the new mac users out there (@Seb). Feel free to recommend software. \[LIST\] \[\*\]TextMate \[\*\]Coda \[\*\]Quicksilver \[\*\]Adium \[\*\]Aptana IDE \[\*\]Flock\[/LIST\]Those are just a qu… --- ## [Articles / books containing GRE words?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/articles-books-containing-gre-words/248181)
**Author:** [@MTsoul](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MTsoul)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2008, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/articles-books-containing-gre-words/248181 "2008-01-04T18:47:57Z")
I'm preparing to take the GRE later this year and decided to brush up on my vocabulary. I'm looking at and remembering 6000+ GRE words. I thought it would be even better to read some stuff that contains those words. The … --- ## [Skitch...?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/skitch/248172)
**Author:** [@Ben\_H](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ben_H)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2008, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/skitch/248172 "2008-01-04T16:07:23Z")
I hate to be a beggar, but does anyone have any invites to Skitch? It looks like something I'd like to try out :disco: If you do, I'll express my gratitude somehow... even if it is a badly drawn picture of what I'd expe… --- ## [America needs to adopt the metric system](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/america-needs-to-adopt-the-metric-system/248117)
**Author:** [@Al6200](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Al6200)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2008, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/america-needs-to-adopt-the-metric-system/248117 "2008-01-04T00:34:17Z")
...without making it look like the "metric people" were right all along. Here's my proposition: The yard will be redefined to be exactly the same length as a meter. If anyone asks, we can always claim that we ca… --- ## [Ipod track MP4 convert to MP3?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ipod-track-mp4-convert-to-mp3/248070)
**Author:** [@Dave](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dave)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2008, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ipod-track-mp4-convert-to-mp3/248070 "2008-01-03T12:50:58Z")
If i purchase a track from the iTunes store as MP4 and its locked, does anyone know a way I can convert it to MP3? So i can play it elsewhere? Thanks! --- ## [Urgent Floppy Disk Help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-floppy-disk-help/248027)
**Author:** [@Al6200](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Al6200)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2008, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-floppy-disk-help/248027 "2008-01-03T00:01:30Z")
I saved a very important file to a floppy disk, then took the floppy out. Now, whenever I try to access data on the floppy, it gives me goofy errors like "Cannot format the floppy". "Do you want to format the floppy" (… --- ## [Happy Birthday Ajcates](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/happy-birthday-ajcates/248019)
**Author:** [@Seb\_Hughes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Seb_Hughes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2008, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/happy-birthday-ajcates/248019 "2008-01-02T22:22:11Z")
\[CENTER\] \[COLOR="DarkRed"\]Appy Airthday Ajcates \[/COLOR\] \[/CENTER\] :D, now you won't feel left out. --- ## [Unoffical Birthday Thread](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unoffical-birthday-thread/247990)
**Author:** [@InfestedDemon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/InfestedDemon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2008, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unoffical-birthday-thread/247990 "2008-01-02T16:03:02Z")
I'm getting bored of having to go into different threads to say happy birthday to people so I had the brainwave to attempt to put them into all one thread so if you have any birthday shout-outs for anyone of the forum, y… --- ## [Flashlite O2 Xda II](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashlite-o2-xda-ii/247969)
**Author:** [@chethan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chethan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2008, 11:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashlite-o2-xda-ii/247969 "2008-01-02T11:36:18Z")
Hi, THis is Chethan. Can you please give me link to download the Flashlite for O2 Xda II. I need it run my flashlite application in the O2 Xda II device. So please help me I am in need of it. Thanks a lot in adva… --- ## [Schadenfreude](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/schadenfreude/247962)
**Author:** [@leisuresuitlissy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/leisuresuitlissy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2008, 9:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/schadenfreude/247962 "2008-01-02T09:58:51Z")
Okay so one thing I've found particularly entertaining is reading and contributing to \[ schadenfreude \](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schadenfreude) type threads. You know...Threads like "what's the baddest thin… --- ## [Crysis 2...when?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/crysis-2-when/247956)
**Author:** [@rondog](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rondog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2008, 7:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/crysis-2-when/247956 "2008-01-02T07:20:33Z")
Anyone hear when/if they're going to make the next one? I got the game a few days ago and beat it on expert...that game is awesome. I have a geforce 8800 GTS and it was only laggy sometimes..like in the alien ship and th… --- ## [DVD - Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dvd-tenacious-d-in-the-pick-of-destiny/247933)
**Author:** [@InfestedDemon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/InfestedDemon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2008, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dvd-tenacious-d-in-the-pick-of-destiny/247933 "2008-01-02T00:22:00Z")
(Just ebfore I start I'm reviewing this DVD to show that you dont have to review all the latest films and games out, as logn as they're not really old) DVD Name :: Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny \[CENTER\]One Line … --- ## [Anyone Tried DreamhostPS?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-tried-dreamhostps/247931)
**Author:** [@Yeldarb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Yeldarb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2008, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-tried-dreamhostps/247931 "2008-01-01T22:34:57Z")
I haven't heard any first-hand thoughts other than what Dreamhost has put out. Is it as reliable and scalable as a dedicated server (from say.. RackSpace) would be? I'm in the process of developing a webapp but I want… --- ## [Time machine for sale](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/time-machine-for-sale/247930)
**Author:** [@leisuresuitlissy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/leisuresuitlissy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2008, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/time-machine-for-sale/247930 "2008-01-01T21:51:12Z")
Check it, yo :wt: http://cgi.ebay.com/Time-Travel-Theory-Project\_W0QQitemZ140192550055QQihZ004QQcategoryZ1310QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem --- ## [Question on Logs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-on-logs/247920)
**Author:** [@indiasfinest](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/indiasfinest)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2008, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-on-logs/247920 "2008-01-01T20:05:11Z")
Hey guys, doing my final exam review and I forgot some of this stuff. The problem is (3x+1)^(3/4)=27. So once i take a log base (3x + 1), the equation reads: (3/4) = log base (3x+1) of 27 I'm lost, any one care to sh… --- ## [Best way to Check Ip Address](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-to-check-ip-address/247903)
**Author:** [@Templarian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Templarian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2008, 5:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-to-check-ip-address/247903 "2008-01-01T05:45:40Z")
http://www.groanmyip.com/ (just listen to the the whole thing). --- ## [Drinking games?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drinking-games/247881)
**Author:** [@shane\_c](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shane_c)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2007, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drinking-games/247881 "2007-12-31T19:20:12Z")
I'm having a small New Years shindig at my house tonight... And I need some ideas for drinking games! Or any game that would be fun to get drunk to... There's probably going to be about 6-8 people. Any ideas? --- ## [Urgent Gmail question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-gmail-question/247877)
**Author:** [@Al6200](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Al6200)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2007, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-gmail-question/247877 "2007-12-31T17:39:06Z")
Is there anyway I can take an e-mail or a PDF file in Gmail, and store it somewhere so I can create a link that allows anyone to see that e-mail? Basically, I have an e-mail that I'd like people to see just by clicki… --- ## [Best Spyware/Malware Removers?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-spyware-malware-removers/247873)
**Author:** [@Seb\_Hughes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Seb_Hughes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2007, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-spyware-malware-removers/247873 "2007-12-31T15:43:57Z")
Today I went to fix somebodys computer because some of their online account were hacked, so I used roguefix, spybot, adaware to remove it and did some other stuff. I was wondering is there any other programs you would us… --- ## [MooTools or Jquery and Why?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mootools-or-jquery-and-why/247871)
**Author:** [@DDD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DDD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2007, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mootools-or-jquery-and-why/247871 "2007-12-31T14:01:56Z")
They seems awfully similar in what they accomplish. But some people swear by one and some by the other. I am just curious as to why some choose one over the other or if one is truly better...or whatever. I know jquery… --- ## [XBOX LIVE problems since Christmas?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xbox-live-problems-since-christmas/247868)
**Author:** [@stananium64](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stananium64)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2007, 11:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xbox-live-problems-since-christmas/247868 "2007-12-31T11:57:57Z")
Is anyone having a hard time logging on to XBOX Live lately? I can get a connection intermittently and I know for a fact that my network is up and running. I had just gotten the XBOX back from MS after having the Red Rin… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=143) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=145)