# random **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=21 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 22 --- ## [Story Behind the Orange!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/story-behind-the-orange/326671)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2012, 3:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/story-behind-the-orange/326671 "2012-01-04T03:34:46Z")
This was originally posted on my blog, but since the blog has been gone for a while, I'm going to post it here instead! I figure its time I took a break from my technical posts to revisit some common questions people… --- ## [Tutorial Request / Updates and General To-Do List](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-request-updates-and-general-to-do-list/326645)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2012, 6:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-request-updates-and-general-to-do-list/326645 "2012-01-02T06:21:12Z")
Hi everyone, This thread will serve as the central spot to show the in-progress tutorials as well as give you a chance to request tutorials instead! In-Progress Tutorials \[LIST=1\] \[\*\]Numbers in JavaScript \[\*\]Strings … --- ## [Speedlimit 100kg](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/speedlimit-100kg/326606)
**Author:** [@lnsiu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lnsiu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2011, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/speedlimit-100kg/326606 "2011-12-28T17:33:27Z")
Almost there, 95.5kg I have no clue what I've been doing wrong this christmas? I better go lay on the sofa ponder upon this... --- ## ["Cicak" Animated Music Video finished and online](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cicak-animated-music-video-finished-and-online/326596)
**Author:** [@Skarab](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Skarab)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2011, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cicak-animated-music-video-finished-and-online/326596 "2011-12-27T22:37:51Z")
Hi, I've been working on an animated music video for most of the last three years, for an American musician who lives and works in Singapore. "Cicak" is the word for "gecko" in that part of the world. You can see it on Y… --- ## [My first Stage 3D book](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-first-stage-3d-book/326588)
**Author:** [@ColinDavies](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ColinDavies)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2011, 9:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-first-stage-3d-book/326588 "2011-12-27T09:33:25Z")
Anyone else reading this? \*Kaitila, Christer (2011-11-25). Adobe Flash 11 Stage3D (Molehill) Game Programming Beginner’s Guide . \*Im up to chapter 3 and its clarified a few things. Looks useful though, even has pop qui… --- ## [Its flash AS3 Doomed?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/its-flash-as3-doomed/326557)
**Author:** [@daush](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/daush)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2011, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/its-flash-as3-doomed/326557 "2011-12-23T13:31:10Z")
Hi guys, i'm a web flash developer for years now, mostly in as2, now i started some as3 ( doing multi touch display for malls ). I don't see were else i can use as3 outside those display, maybe facebook games. My boss … --- ## [How to Improve My questions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-improve-my-questions/326553)
**Author:** [@gopik3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gopik3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2011, 5:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-improve-my-questions/326553 "2011-12-23T05:02:46Z")
hi to everyone how to improve my questions as well as writing th e answers --- ## [Hey guys, is there a sort of dev-oriented Slicehost-style registrar out there?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hey-guys-is-there-a-sort-of-dev-oriented-slicehost-style-registrar-out-there/326542)
**Author:** [@Anogar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Anogar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2011, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hey-guys-is-there-a-sort-of-dev-oriented-slicehost-style-registrar-out-there/326542 "2011-12-22T04:50:31Z")
I'm looking for a no-frills developer oriented place to stick a bunch of domains I own. They're currently at MediaTemple and I'm not a fan. Is there a really high-quality registrar out there that people use? I'm not find… --- ## [Swiffy anyone?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swiffy-anyone/326524)
**Author:** [@lnsiu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lnsiu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2011, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swiffy-anyone/326524 "2011-12-20T21:56:02Z")
I did a search on Kirupa and found only one result for swiffy. Swiffy converts Flash SWF files to HTML5: http://www.google.com/doubleclick/studio/swiffy/ Swiffy currently supports a subset of SWF 8 and ActionScript … --- ## [I can't boot up my PC, and can't reinstall Windows. Help!?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-cant-boot-up-my-pc-and-cant-reinstall-windows-help/326488)
**Author:** [@RageW0lf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RageW0lf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2011, 7:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-cant-boot-up-my-pc-and-cant-reinstall-windows-help/326488 "2011-12-18T07:33:40Z")
I couldn't get my computer to start. The opening screen shows but then after a few seconds into the boot it just stops - a blank screen. I hit reset then it then gave me various options to start it - such as safe mode,… --- ## [Automatic Silent Updates for IE](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/automatic-silent-updates-for-ie/326482)
**Author:** [@shane\_c](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shane_c)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/automatic-silent-updates-for-ie/326482 "2011-12-17T16:28:13Z")
\[URL="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16214912"\]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16214912 I have to admit I already stopped supporting IE6, but this is still pretty great news. --- ## [What desktop software does apple use on this item?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-desktop-software-does-apple-use-on-this-item/326474)
**Author:** [@Env](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Env)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2011, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-desktop-software-does-apple-use-on-this-item/326474 "2011-12-16T21:43:14Z")
\[image\] \[image\] Sorry if this is OT.. just wanted to know what is that because it is not Adobe PS. --- ## [ActionScript Developer (INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY!)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-developer-incredible-opportunity/326438)
**Author:** [@gladysmode2](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gladysmode2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-developer-incredible-opportunity/326438 "2011-12-14T14:45:17Z")
Telecommute Job Full-time, flexible hours Contact Email: Gladys.Ramos@modetwo.com THIS JOB WILL BE FILLED WITHIN 72 HOURS so act fast! We are an award-winning product design team in immediate need of a Immediate need… --- ## [Any "old" or "classic" games you would recommend?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-old-or-classic-games-you-would-recommend/326413)
**Author:** [@IQAndreas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/IQAndreas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 11:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-old-or-classic-games-you-would-recommend/326413 "2011-12-12T23:37:41Z")
First of all, (almost) all games on GOG.com are 50% off up until January. http://www.gog.com/en/catalogue Note that the prices listed on that page are the prices \*before \*the 50% off, so all games are either $3 or … --- ## [Happy Birthday K-man](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/happy-birthday-k-man/326370)
**Author:** [@excogitator](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/excogitator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 5:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/happy-birthday-k-man/326370 "2011-12-09T05:27:07Z")
\[FONT=century gothic\] Happy Birthday \*\*Kirupa!!! \*\* \[/FONT\] \[beer\] \[grin\] :tini: :kommie: :beer2: :party: --- ## [Site UI Changes!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/site-ui-changes/326368)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 4:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/site-ui-changes/326368 "2011-12-09T04:25:31Z")
So....while fiddling with things for the forums, I got sidetracked and decided to change the UI on the site instead \[stuck\_out\_tongue\] Below is a screenshot: I am hoping to come up with more movie-themed share images… --- ## [Google Chrome page speed extension causing error. How to fix?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/google-chrome-page-speed-extension-causing-error-how-to-fix/326366)
**Author:** [@kadaj](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kadaj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 3:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/google-chrome-page-speed-extension-causing-error-how-to-fix/326366 "2011-12-09T03:54:43Z")
Hi, A day ago, I updated Google Chrome dev channel build to the latest version. In my install dir I see two version, 17.0.963.0 and 17.0.963.2. The initial version ran page speed extension fine. But after an update, it's… --- ## [What's the worst decoration in your home?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/whats-the-worst-decoration-in-your-home/326173)
**Author:** [@krilnon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/krilnon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2011, 7:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/whats-the-worst-decoration-in-your-home/326173 "2011-11-28T07:17:17Z")
Mine is this X-Fi poster from 2005 that I recently found and used to cover a crack in my dorm room's door (cause of the crack: unknown, but probably not me). \[image\] The X-Fi card that I assume came with this poster … --- ## [Falling Snow Example in HTML / JavaScript!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/falling-snow-example-in-html-javascript/326125)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2011, 5:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/falling-snow-example-in-html-javascript/326125 "2011-11-24T05:31:11Z")
http://www.kirupa.com/html5/examples/falling\_snow\_html.htm I figured it was time the Flash version got down/upgraded to the HTML5 version. The tutorial will follow shortly, but I wanted to give you all a chance to look… --- ## [My wife's new book on Amazon](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-wifes-new-book-on-amazon/326076)
**Author:** [@Skarab](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Skarab)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2011, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-wifes-new-book-on-amazon/326076 "2011-11-21T18:53:57Z")
My wife Vicki Lynn Mooney has just self-published her novel "Weep" on Amazon through their self-pubbing arm, CreateSpace. Vicki became a full member of the Cherokee Nation last year and her work has always revolved aroun… --- ## [Heroku](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/heroku/325960)
**Author:** [@flashSpider](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashSpider)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2011, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/heroku/325960 "2011-11-14T13:17:53Z")
Anyone using Heroku? When I tried to login from command line, it always said: could not connect to api.heroku.com Any known issue for this problem? --- ## [Be Water!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/be-water/325952)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2011, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/be-water/325952 "2011-11-14T02:58:24Z")
Hi everyone, Partially in response to a lot of comments I was getting about the latest Flash announcement, I figured I'd NOT summarize my thoughts on the matter here: Be Water. What do you guys think? Cheers, Kirupa … --- ## [Application suggestion](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/application-suggestion/325936)
**Author:** [@Stephen\_Johnson](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Stephen_Johnson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/application-suggestion/325936 "2011-11-12T13:19:19Z")
I am really on the other side of the fence. I am not a programmer but a consumer. I am the guy willing to pay for an applications that it useful. I have had an idea for an application that would aid me when studying, bu… --- ## [Adobe stopping development of flash for mobile browsers \[update: Flex SDK -\> Apache\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adobe-stopping-development-of-flash-for-mobile-browsers-update-flex-sdk-apache/325873)
**Author:** [@tbo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tbo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2011, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adobe-stopping-development-of-flash-for-mobile-browsers-update-flex-sdk-apache/325873 "2011-11-09T17:55:49Z")
what do you think of this? http://blogs.adobe.com/conversations/2011/11/flash-focus.html --- ## [Help promote 'Nikita' with me](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-promote-nikita-with-me/325790)
**Author:** [@zach21uk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zach21uk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2011, 12:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-promote-nikita-with-me/325790 "2011-11-04T12:11:44Z")
Hello there, My name is Jasna (zach21uk's girlfriend), big fan of American spy-action-drama 'Nikita' on CW. That TV network is basically doing no promotion of 'Nikita' so we (fans) decided to do whatever we can to p… --- ## [Facebook Login problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/facebook-login-problems/325751)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2011, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/facebook-login-problems/325751 "2011-11-02T22:58:18Z")
Ok, I'm trying to log into Kirupa so I can share some code with everyone. Apparently I already had a login but I didn't realize that, tried my password 5 times and now I'm blocked. Anyway, I tried to use the "connect wit… --- ## [Friend Suggested about Wall Panels](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/friend-suggested-about-wall-panels/325675)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2011, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/friend-suggested-about-wall-panels/325675 "2011-10-29T15:02:44Z")
Although many people suggested many things for controlling the noise but there are some my friend who are asking me to control the noise when they come in my home. Friend said that if i use some specific time of wall p… --- ## [Any company about sound control](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-company-about-sound-control/325674)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2011, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-company-about-sound-control/325674 "2011-10-29T14:59:24Z")
There are many companies which are very helpful in sound control for the betterment of home improvement. Actually i have my mother who is ill and she does not want any kind of noise so that is why i am asking you peopl… --- ## [Keeping POP email accounts synched between web and desktop?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/keeping-pop-email-accounts-synched-between-web-and-desktop/325589)
**Author:** [@IQAndreas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/IQAndreas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2011, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/keeping-pop-email-accounts-synched-between-web-and-desktop/325589 "2011-10-25T03:28:57Z")
I have no clue where to ask this (the other alternative was StackOverflow, but it really didn't fit in there) so this will have to do, but let me know if I have been making too many "off topic" threads lately. I'm look… --- ## [Removing Vowels](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removing-vowels/325526)
**Author:** [@dexa\_007](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dexa_007)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removing-vowels/325526 "2011-10-20T15:25:06Z")
Hello everybody, Just for fun, I was wondering if anyone's aware of a program that eliminates vowels from your writing. Thanks! \[smile\] [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=20) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=22)