# random **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=148 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 149 --- ## [Nice Animation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nice-animation/246761)
**Author:** [@paddy1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/paddy1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2007, 7:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nice-animation/246761 "2007-12-14T07:14:01Z")
I just stumbled upon this. I believe it is an advert for a book, but it's got a really great style. http://www.feelgoodanyway.com/interactive/Alice.swf --- ## [Get Div X Pro For Free, Limited Time Only](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-div-x-pro-for-free-limited-time-only/246760)
**Author:** [@Seb\_Hughes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Seb_Hughes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2007, 7:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-div-x-pro-for-free-limited-time-only/246760 "2007-12-14T07:12:36Z")
http://www.divx.com/dff/index.php DO IT GUYS. You will be saving 20$ --- ## [Best Star Wars Movie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-star-wars-movie/246741)
**Author:** [@Al6200](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Al6200)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2007, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-star-wars-movie/246741 "2007-12-14T00:52:17Z")
Here's my personal opinion: Revenge of the Sith Empire Strikes Back Attack of the Clones The Phantom Menace A New Hope Return of the Jedi (Jabba, Ewoks, what else do I have to say?) --- ## [Mac question about photoshop and background](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mac-question-about-photoshop-and-background/246736)
**Author:** [@sebus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sebus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2007, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mac-question-about-photoshop-and-background/246736 "2007-12-13T23:36:48Z")
Hi, when you open PS on a PC, there is a grey background that fills up the screen and on the Mac, it shows only the project window that you open and you see your desktop through PS. Is there anyway to have it open like i… --- ## [Nikon D40 Photo Advice](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nikon-d40-photo-advice/246728)
**Author:** [@Christov](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Christov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2007, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nikon-d40-photo-advice/246728 "2007-12-13T20:36:58Z")
People at the Office found out about my new camera and they want me to bring it to the Work Christmas Lunch tomorrow. Does anyone have any advice for settings or any tips and tricks that could help me get good photos? T… --- ## [Glow in the Dark Kitties](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/glow-in-the-dark-kitties/246700)
**Author:** [@Templarian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Templarian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2007, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/glow-in-the-dark-kitties/246700 "2007-12-13T16:04:27Z")
In a side-effect, the cloned cats glow in the dark when exposed to ultraviolet beams. A team of scientists led by Kong Il-keun, a cloning expert at Gyeongsang National University, produced three cats possessing altered… --- ## [How Much Would You Charge](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-much-would-you-charge/246681)
**Author:** [@Seb\_Hughes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Seb_Hughes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2007, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-much-would-you-charge/246681 "2007-12-13T11:35:34Z")
How much would you guys charge in total for the following? \[LIST\] \[\*\]Backing Up Data \[\*\]Reformatting & Installing Windows XP \[\*\]Manually Finding Drivers Off Internet \[\*\]Restore Data, Edit Settings \[/LIST\] --- ## [CSS shadow Styles](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-shadow-styles/246662)
**Author:** [@edryan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/edryan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2007, 8:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-shadow-styles/246662 "2007-12-13T08:15:49Z")
i just made it --- ## [Um, How do I make an XML document?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/um-how-do-i-make-an-xml-document/246650)
**Author:** [@notSoMuch](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/notSoMuch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2007, 4:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/um-how-do-i-make-an-xml-document/246650 "2007-12-13T04:20:34Z")
I know this will make me seem "not that bright," but that's OK, cause I'm not. I have been trying to make a text file into xml, but it's not working. I tried Dreamweaver, as well, but it just went wacky. Is there a … --- ## [Fastest Hosting on the Planet?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fastest-hosting-on-the-planet/246645)
**Author:** [@mikedkap](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mikedkap)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2007, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fastest-hosting-on-the-planet/246645 "2007-12-13T02:07:46Z")
I'm looking for a company that has the fastest DL/UL speeds available. Has anyone had any success with hosting companies? --- ## [Please someone help clarify things for me](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-someone-help-clarify-things-for-me/246631)
**Author:** [@DDD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DDD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2007, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-someone-help-clarify-things-for-me/246631 "2007-12-12T22:22:15Z")
As far as adobe products go there is Flash, Flex and Air. Now this is where things go bad for me. And I was at Adobes site trying to understand the flow. What is the use for each and can you develop stuff for each in… --- ## [The World](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-world/246624)
**Author:** [@shane\_c](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shane_c)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2007, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-world/246624 "2007-12-12T21:29:51Z")
http://www.theworld.ae/ This is incredibly awesome. I don't know what else to say. --- ## [Who here thinks that the mods should be accountable to explain them self's](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/who-here-thinks-that-the-mods-should-be-accountable-to-explain-them-selfs/246622)
**Author:** [@joshchernoff](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/joshchernoff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2007, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/who-here-thinks-that-the-mods-should-be-accountable-to-explain-them-selfs/246622 "2007-12-12T21:21:05Z")
You got to love it when some arrogant mod comes and locks your topic just to leave some sparky remark like he or she is some type of big shot with a god complex. Well I for one think that if your gonna be a mod you sh… --- ## [HUGE NEWS ABOUT AIR and AMF](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/huge-news-about-air-and-amf/246613)
**Author:** [@joshchernoff](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/joshchernoff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2007, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/huge-news-about-air-and-amf/246613 "2007-12-12T19:53:42Z")
huge must read!. http://gfxcomplex.com/blog/?p=65 ow yeah, I'm sorry lol. --- ## ['w00t' Named 2007 Word of the Year By US Dictionary](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/w00t-named-2007-word-of-the-year-by-us-dictionary/246581)
**Author:** [@wiifanatic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wiifanatic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2007, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/w00t-named-2007-word-of-the-year-by-us-dictionary/246581 "2007-12-12T15:50:34Z")
'w00t', the "small word that packs a pretty big punch", has been named Word of the Year for 2007 by dictionary gurus Merriam-Webster. Source Slashdot --- ## [Where did that platform go?!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/where-did-that-platform-go/246568)
**Author:** [@evildrummer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/evildrummer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2007, 12:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/where-did-that-platform-go/246568 "2007-12-12T12:47:01Z")
Okay so I'm in the situation that I need a quick base to start development of a game, I've not coded AS for nearly two years so am a bit rusty. But I remember there was a pretty popular base of a platform game... does an… --- ## [w00t?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/w00t/246547)
**Author:** [@hl1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hl1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2007, 6:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/w00t/246547 "2007-12-12T06:50:13Z")
Well, now that w00t is a word.. can I use it in my english paper? Actually, I wish that didn't happen. --- ## [Working 8 1/2 hours for 8 hour workday](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/working-8-1-2-hours-for-8-hour-workday/246510)
**Author:** [@twdesignz06](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/twdesignz06)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2007, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/working-8-1-2-hours-for-8-hour-workday/246510 "2007-12-11T20:21:52Z")
Here's my story: I've been working at this company/school since this summer as an intern, and this week I got hired as a Web Developer. While I was interning, I had the luxury of working 9AM-4PM, but now since I'm full… --- ## [Any tips on moving to the States?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-tips-on-moving-to-the-states/246452)
**Author:** [@jpixel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jpixel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2007, 10:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-tips-on-moving-to-the-states/246452 "2007-12-11T10:10:29Z")
This is what I know so far: 1)H1B work permits - Yup could be an option but hard to get 2)Meet an American Girl - The easiest option, would have to get engaged tho 3)Investors permit - Need something like $100,000 to i… --- ## [Is $800USD a week enough to get by in any american cities?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-800usd-a-week-enough-to-get-by-in-any-american-cities/246415)
**Author:** [@leisuresuitlissy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/leisuresuitlissy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2007, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-800usd-a-week-enough-to-get-by-in-any-american-cities/246415 "2007-12-11T00:56:28Z")
I'm thinking motel accommodation, food, booze... And I'd like to go somewhere cool. NYC to meet peeps, probably californy, boston to say hi to fester...the more expensive cities, from what I understand. Any ideas? … --- ## [Xbox 360 controller on PC?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xbox-360-controller-on-pc/246409)
**Author:** [@Qued](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Qued)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2007, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xbox-360-controller-on-pc/246409 "2007-12-10T22:58:31Z")
So I own a wired xbox 360 controller and I've been looking all over but I can't seem to find out weather I need to buy a specific controller for this to work or does it just work with any controller? I already tried to h… --- ## [Looking Into an Instrument: Acoustic Guitar vs Pan Flute vs Electric Guitar](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-into-an-instrument-acoustic-guitar-vs-pan-flute-vs-electric-guitar/246406)
**Author:** [@Vexir](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Vexir)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2007, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-into-an-instrument-acoustic-guitar-vs-pan-flute-vs-electric-guitar/246406 "2007-12-10T22:28:41Z")
I didn't post this in the music section because people talk about bands and CDs and various songs in there so I figured I'd post it here. I've been wanting to start learning a musical instrument for a while now, and I … --- ## [PHP Editor with tagging support?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-editor-with-tagging-support/246383)
**Author:** [@MTsoul](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MTsoul)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2007, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-editor-with-tagging-support/246383 "2007-12-10T18:49:29Z")
Is there a PHP editor that support tagging classes, functions, and variables? Like how in Visual Studio, you can build a database of functions, and you can right click on a variable/function and go to definition, and it … --- ## [Don't you just hate accidentally hitting Bridge?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dont-you-just-hate-accidentally-hitting-bridge/246374)
**Author:** [@jpixel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jpixel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2007, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dont-you-just-hate-accidentally-hitting-bridge/246374 "2007-12-10T17:15:05Z")
every now and then instead of hitting open, I hit Adobe Bridge, and have to wait 30 seconds for it's clunky \*\*\* application to load up...seriously anyone actually use this thing? --- ## [8800 GT Experiences?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/8800-gt-experiences/246361)
**Author:** [@Esherido](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Esherido)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2007, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/8800-gt-experiences/246361 "2007-12-10T15:20:34Z")
Anyone here own an 8800 GT? I'm considering buying one and was wondering if anyone had an input on their power consumption, performance, heat, and overall noise. Thanks! \[smiley\] --- ## [Good games?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/good-games/246321)
**Author:** [@Qued](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Qued)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2007, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/good-games/246321 "2007-12-10T03:30:40Z")
So I'm running on a Dell Dimension 3100 with a default graphics card, so I can't play many games but I'm looking for some fun ones out there that any of you would suggest checking out? Any games would be awesome I'm just… --- ## [Project Management Software (web-based or desktop)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/project-management-software-web-based-or-desktop/246311)
**Author:** [@MTsoul](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MTsoul)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2007, 12:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/project-management-software-web-based-or-desktop/246311 "2007-12-10T00:20:44Z")
It would be used for just myself, so collaboration tools are not a necessity (e.g. tickets, issues, forums, whatever). I looked at ProjectPier (an open source fork of activeCollab) and it is quite nice. It does not have … --- ## [Video Card Memory?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-card-memory/246287)
**Author:** [@SlowRoasted](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SlowRoasted)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-card-memory/246287 "2007-12-09T17:47:28Z")
I'm seeing cards with GDDR3 and GDDR4 and I was wondering is there any motherboard requirements for those cards? My video card is crapping out and I am starting to shop around for a new one. I don't want to replace eve… --- ## [The Car Won't Start](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-car-wont-start/246284)
**Author:** [@indiasfinest](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/indiasfinest)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-car-wont-start/246284 "2007-12-09T15:45:51Z")
Normally I would accept a battery problem and move on, but after connecting 3 different jumper cables (2 of those boxes and 1 actually to a car) at once, the electronics would work but the engine would just sputter like … --- ## [Radio To Be Enhanced With Pictures!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/radio-to-be-enhanced-with-pictures/246260)
**Author:** [@paddy1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/paddy1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 3:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/radio-to-be-enhanced-with-pictures/246260 "2007-12-09T03:56:26Z")
Scientists are calling this exciting new invention Television. This seems a little ridiculous to me, although there are a few useful applications in there somewhere. [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=147) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=149)