# random **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=149 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 150 --- ## [Help Me Find A Post](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-me-find-a-post/246250)
**Author:** [@Seb\_Hughes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Seb_Hughes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2007, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-me-find-a-post/246250 "2007-12-08T22:30:24Z")
Not to long back somebody made a post in an Imac thread about the differences between the 20" & 24" screen and why the 24" was better (screen wise), please help me find this post thanks. --- ## [\[Official\] Your Christmas List](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/official-your-christmas-list/246234)
**Author:** [@Seb\_Hughes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Seb_Hughes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2007, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/official-your-christmas-list/246234 "2007-12-08T16:33:36Z")
My Christmas list is as follows: \[LIST\]\[\*\]Money\[/LIST\] I'm saving up for a 24" iMac so thats why I want money for Christmas. I have 778,53 € and need 691,26 €. I saw the Berlkin N1 Vision router today which looks soo s… --- ## [Movie - Golden Compass](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-golden-compass/246233)
**Author:** [@Templarian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Templarian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2007, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-golden-compass/246233 "2007-12-08T15:39:33Z")
Don't see it till the second half is out its not worth it the movie pretty much ends part way through... the story seems like they ran out of money. So well graphiced though, the detail is so nice on everything. Wort… --- ## [Name my lizard](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/name-my-lizard/246206)
**Author:** [@Syous](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Syous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2007, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/name-my-lizard/246206 "2007-12-08T00:10:11Z")
So over the past few days at work I've had this lizard sitting on top of my speakers, and strangely enough only the left speaker. Once in a while he tends to jump on the back of my monitor, but then right back onto the s… --- ## [Ruby on Rails 2.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ruby-on-rails-2-0/246199)
**Author:** [@Ordinathorreur](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ordinathorreur)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2007, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ruby-on-rails-2-0/246199 "2007-12-07T22:53:25Z")
Ruby on Rails 2.0 just dropped over at http://www.rubyonrails.com Check out David's post covering some of the new features. --- ## [Acronyms and Portmanteaux](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/acronyms-and-portmanteaux/246173)
**Author:** [@shane\_c](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shane_c)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2007, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/acronyms-and-portmanteaux/246173 "2007-12-07T18:39:40Z")
http://www.cs.princeton.edu/~amitc/Scrab/acroport.html This stuff always interests me for some reason... Plus you can repeat them later to sound smart. \[beer\] --- ## [No one is above the law!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/no-one-is-above-the-law/246155)
**Author:** [@shane\_c](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shane_c)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2007, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/no-one-is-above-the-law/246155 "2007-12-07T16:03:58Z")
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south\_asia/7132124.stm If you ask me, Ram and Hanuman deserve hefty fines for their callous disregard for justice. --- ## [Revolution Rock:Joe Strummer Tribute Night](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/revolution-rock-joe-strummer-tribute-night/246128)
**Author:** [@dravalanche](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dravalanche)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2007, 9:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/revolution-rock-joe-strummer-tribute-night/246128 "2007-12-07T09:57:18Z")
I thought I'd drop by and pimp a gig I'm helping out with. Maybe some of you will be interested. P.s poster by yours truly.:smirk: FasterLouder, 2ser, Drum Media Present \[COLOR=red\]Revolution Rock – A Joe Strummer Tr… --- ## [CDA codec? missing?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cda-codec-missing/246113)
**Author:** [@guinness](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/guinness)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2007, 6:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cda-codec-missing/246113 "2007-12-07T06:06:14Z")
Hey guys. I've been having a problem for a while but it hasn't been an issue until lately. I am apparently missing my .cda codec and can no longer read audio cds nor write them. I bought a cd and was able to rip with… --- ## [He a hav n os a smorgish borgish! YA!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/he-a-hav-n-os-a-smorgish-borgish-ya/246111)
**Author:** [@joshchernoff](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/joshchernoff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2007, 5:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/he-a-hav-n-os-a-smorgish-borgish-ya/246111 "2007-12-07T05:54:17Z")
\[image\] link for Recipe --- ## [Speed Racer Movie Pics](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/speed-racer-movie-pics/246097)
**Author:** [@pablosci](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pablosci)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2007, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/speed-racer-movie-pics/246097 "2007-12-07T00:58:22Z")
i have to admit ths looks preety weird \[image\] \[image\] \[image\] \[image\] \[image\] \[image\] \[image\] check that in the first pic, its says 6 in the car, not 5 trailer (just released) --- ## [Multi-Touch Idea](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multi-touch-idea/246088)
**Author:** [@Esherido](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Esherido)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2007, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multi-touch-idea/246088 "2007-12-06T23:12:17Z")
I recently had an idea about creating a multi-touch device and was wondering if you guys had any tips on the best ways to capture the video stream from a web-cam and then detect the color of a certain pixel in that strea… --- ## [I think we're dead](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-think-were-dead/246080)
**Author:** [@simplistik](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/simplistik)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2007, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-think-were-dead/246080 "2007-12-06T21:53:32Z")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLkOddgjYuY :lol: --- ## [Woo! Supercomputer on my lap?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/woo-supercomputer-on-my-lap/246067)
**Author:** [@chacelp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chacelp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2007, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/woo-supercomputer-on-my-lap/246067 "2007-12-06T19:19:26Z")
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,140343-pg,1/article.html I wonder how much these suckers will go for... --- ## [Syllogism](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/syllogism/246066)
**Author:** [@wo1olf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wo1olf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2007, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/syllogism/246066 "2007-12-06T19:15:55Z")
i was readin some article about it on wikipedia... and there were some example of how words can be confusing if syllogism is applied in the wrong way... it seems so funny the i propose that we apply the concept in this t… --- ## [Gun Ownership](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gun-ownership/246064)
**Author:** [@shane\_c](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shane_c)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2007, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gun-ownership/246064 "2007-12-06T18:48:31Z")
I was just reading a bit into gun control, right to bear arms, and whatnot, and I got curious as to how many of my fellow Kirupians own guns, or enjoy shooting. So... Let's hear it! Which of you own guns? What kind? Po… --- ## [Web Design Intellectual Rights](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-design-intellectual-rights/246060)
**Author:** [@NeoDreamer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NeoDreamer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2007, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-design-intellectual-rights/246060 "2007-12-06T17:43:40Z")
\[LIST=1\] \[\*\]Are words copyrights? For example, if www.Digg.com uses the word "bury" to describe hidden comments, may I use the word "bury" for similar purposes? \[\*\]Are ideas copyrighted? For example, if www.Threadless.c… --- ## [Mac terminal question (and VI)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mac-terminal-question-and-vi/246059)
**Author:** [@negativecreep](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/negativecreep)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2007, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mac-terminal-question-and-vi/246059 "2007-12-06T17:29:55Z")
Hey guys, I was just wondering if any of you use Terminal SHH client on your mac? Specifically, I use VI for school to program in C perl php etc. I love the editor but I have one pet peeve on it when I use it on my mac. … --- ## [Aww, Shuttle Launch scrubbed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/aww-shuttle-launch-scrubbed/246055)
**Author:** [@DanontheMoon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DanontheMoon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2007, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/aww-shuttle-launch-scrubbed/246055 "2007-12-06T17:17:20Z")
Dec. 6, 10:30 a.m. EST: During tanking, two of four LH2 Engine Cutoff (ECO) sensors failed to respond appropriately, which is a Launch Commit Violation. The requirement to proceed calls for 3 of 4. The launch was scru… --- ## [Selling Zinc 2.5](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/selling-zinc-2-5/246053)
**Author:** [@pips](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pips)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2007, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/selling-zinc-2-5/246053 "2007-12-06T17:12:02Z")
Hi! I received (mdm) Zinc 2.5 but I don’t need it :/ I’m selling it for 200USD. Feel free to comment/mail me if you are interested in this offer \[smile\] Philip Seyfi, divita.eu --- ## [Best PC for Graphics](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-pc-for-graphics/246050)
**Author:** [@alemieux34](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alemieux34)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2007, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-pc-for-graphics/246050 "2007-12-06T16:47:21Z")
My Dell Dimensions (choke) is (choke) dying (choke). It's over 10 years old and it's crashing daily. I'm looking for a recommendation on a replacement PC that is awesome at handling graphics. Not graphics for gaming, gra… --- ## [How Much Bandwidth Do You Use A Month?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-much-bandwidth-do-you-use-a-month/246041)
**Author:** [@Seb\_Hughes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Seb_Hughes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2007, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-much-bandwidth-do-you-use-a-month/246041 "2007-12-06T15:27:08Z")
As the title suggest, how much bandwidth do you guys use a month? I use around 10 - 15 GBs. --- ## [E.C help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/e-c-help/246040)
**Author:** [@wo1olf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wo1olf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2007, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/e-c-help/246040 "2007-12-06T15:21:03Z")
so i have this electrical circuits exam on 4 days and i do not still understand nothing... does anyone know good books about electric circuits ( u know bode diagram, RLC, RL circuits, filters... ) \[worried\] --- ## [Street Fighter IV First Screenshot ZOMG](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/street-fighter-iv-first-screenshot-zomg/246032)
**Author:** [@grimdeath](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grimdeath)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2007, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/street-fighter-iv-first-screenshot-zomg/246032 "2007-12-06T14:18:22Z")
Holy Crap this looks fantastic and the fact they are keeping the 2D gameplay with 3D graphics is just fantastic. What do you guys think? http://www.1up.com/do/slideshow?pager.offset=0&p=&g=&tr=&mt=0&cId=3163673 --- ## [Video capture problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-capture-problem/246031)
**Author:** [@FlashFish](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FlashFish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2007, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-capture-problem/246031 "2007-12-06T14:10:35Z")
Yo. I'm trying to transfer some video from a mini dv tape to my pc via a camcorder. I'm close but the quality I'm getting is awful. I'm using the av out on the camera and I have an rca connector in the back of my pc. I'v… --- ## [Greenhouse emissions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/greenhouse-emissions/246030)
**Author:** [@phorte](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/phorte)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2007, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/greenhouse-emissions/246030 "2007-12-06T14:10:00Z")
No need to start any flares here. Im just wondering if someone has any hard facts about some things. Well this all came to me the other day when i saw an ad on tv for a steel company, which had a family saying: "We he… --- ## [Girl Problem ;(](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/girl-problem/245996)
**Author:** [@cptn\_nemo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cptn_nemo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2007, 4:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/girl-problem/245996 "2007-12-06T04:12:02Z")
I have a long distance relationship with my girlfriend. I go away to Univserity, away from home, its about 5 hours away. We have been friends for two years and became a couple this past August and then school started...s… --- ## [Ninja Friggin Gaiden 2](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ninja-friggin-gaiden-2/245977)
**Author:** [@grimdeath](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grimdeath)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2007, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ninja-friggin-gaiden-2/245977 "2007-12-06T00:16:49Z")
ZOMG yet another game to look forward to in 08 man my wallet is still hurting from this year http://kotaku.com/gaming/media/celebrate-dotn-with-ninja-gaiden-2-330455.php?autoplay=true --- ## [Why is this news?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-is-this-news/245970)
**Author:** [@shane\_c](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shane_c)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2007, 10:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-is-this-news/245970 "2007-12-05T22:56:52Z")
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk\_news/england/devon/7126973.stm It is kinda funny (I especially like the quote they decided to highlight below the guy's picture)... But sometimes I'm just amazed at what makes the news. A… --- ## [Jeffery Zeldman on Design Theft](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jeffery-zeldman-on-design-theft/245966)
**Author:** [@lorren\_biffin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lorren_biffin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2007, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jeffery-zeldman-on-design-theft/245966 "2007-12-05T22:22:31Z")
http://www.zeldman.com/2007/12/05/keep-crunching-we-will-make-more/ \[stuck\_out\_tongue\] Oh so true. [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=148) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=150)