# random **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=348 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 349 --- ## [Social Darwinism](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/social-darwinism/184993)
**Author:** [@leisuresuitlissy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/leisuresuitlissy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2006, 5:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/social-darwinism/184993 "2006-04-10T05:18:41Z")
Hi. Has anyone read The Lucifer Principle by Howard Bloom? The first two thirds, I loved - not convinced by its scientific content, but I found the ideas very entertaining and worth reading (a bit plithily referenced an… --- ## [F-Fox - IE - Flash player](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f-fox-ie-flash-player/184989)
**Author:** [@matthewjumps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/matthewjumps)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2006, 3:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f-fox-ie-flash-player/184989 "2006-04-10T03:32:42Z")
Is it true that flash is rendered/handled differently depending on wether your using F-Fox or IE? I suspect so but want to confirm it. And if so - anyone know of a good site that details the differences and what we can… --- ## [Why does the world have to suck?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-does-the-world-have-to-suck/174585)
**Author:** [@j\_polo9](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/j_polo9)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2006, 3:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-does-the-world-have-to-suck/174585 "2006-04-10T03:29:36Z")
\[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\]few days before Christmas i get a call from my sales guy saying his brother was killed. T\[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\]\[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\]he brother got pulled over by a suped-up blue pick up truck flashi… --- ## [How many programs do you have open normally?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-many-programs-do-you-have-open-normally/184875)
**Author:** [@esnetni](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/esnetni)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2006, 12:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-many-programs-do-you-have-open-normally/184875 "2006-04-10T00:40:48Z")
Im just wondering when you are on the computer how many programs do you have open? I have 7 open most of the time. -Photoshop -Flash -Aol -Aim -Msn -Google Talk -Firefox How bout you? edit: what im asking is what pro… --- ## [Man im stupid](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/man-im-stupid/184978)
**Author:** [@esnetni](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/esnetni)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2006, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/man-im-stupid/184978 "2006-04-09T23:40:38Z")
Hi Well today I got an email from myspace saying I got a friend Request and it was this chick. I was like who is this, I didn't know who she was so I check out her myspace and in her friends list she has people I know in… --- ## [$](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/topic/184966)
**Author:** [@GPP](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GPP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2006, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/topic/184966 "2006-04-09T20:36:19Z")
:pac: $ :z: --- ## [Web Portal - Web2.0 Based](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-portal-web2-0-based/184936)
**Author:** [@st84](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/st84)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2006, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-portal-web2-0-based/184936 "2006-04-09T13:08:43Z")
Hello can anybody here help me to give more web portals addresses that based on Web 2.0? Because I want to add them in my blog here --- ## [Real Transformers](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/real-transformers/184916)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2006, 10:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/real-transformers/184916 "2006-04-09T10:48:58Z")
Link Robots in disguise. --- ## [Please help and vote for TDA!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-and-vote-for-tda/184915)
**Author:** [@Willofdarkness](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Willofdarkness)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2006, 4:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-and-vote-for-tda/184915 "2006-04-09T04:42:56Z")
the ad agency i'm interning at is participating in a PSA competition using Magnecote magnetic paper. Please help us win by voting for TDA at www.magnecote.com/vote --- ## [Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/grrrrrrrrrrrrrr/184776)
**Author:** [@Seb\_Hughes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Seb_Hughes)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/grrrrrrrrrrrrrr/184776 "2006-04-08T23:50:06Z")
Today the German team said Lens lehmann will be the German ygoal keeper in the world cup 2006, Thsi pisses em off so much hes rubbish Oliver Kahn shoud go in.I feel liek crying, this is how passinote i am about me team. --- ## [FLASH! Yay Or Nay?!?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-yay-or-nay/184810)
**Author:** [@yolkSac](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/yolkSac)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-yay-or-nay/184810 "2006-04-08T23:26:25Z")
Hey all! This is a question for all you Flash marketing guru's out there. I'm trying to talk my boss into incorporating Flash in our email promos & adverts. The thing is, he is all about the number crunching and woul… --- ## [AMD Athlon 64 3000+ 2.0GHz OEM Processor](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/amd-athlon-64-3000-2-0ghz-oem-processor/184718)
**Author:** [@Icehawk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Icehawk)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/amd-athlon-64-3000-2-0ghz-oem-processor/184718 "2006-04-08T22:39:34Z")
hey guys i was just wondering something i have checked all the specs and this is another thing im planning to buy AMD Athlon 64 3000+ 2.0GHz OEM Processor ok i know my gfx card and my NEW motherboard will work with… --- ## [Dubai?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dubai/184713)
**Author:** [@DariusMonsef](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DariusMonsef)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dubai/184713 "2006-04-08T21:45:15Z")
Is Jas still hangin about around these parts? I'm going to be in Dubai for a couple days at the end of the month. any Kirupians in the area? also i'm open to dropping into another country near by for a night or so, b… --- ## [3ds max file corrupted](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3ds-max-file-corrupted/184883)
**Author:** [@kdd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kdd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3ds-max-file-corrupted/184883 "2006-04-08T20:15:19Z")
the file i was working on suddenly got corrupted, because i moved the frame slider to some value... do you think system restore could get me the file back? if so, how can i do it? and if not, any other way i can get the … --- ## [Cpu help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cpu-help/184809)
**Author:** [@Icehawk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Icehawk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cpu-help/184809 "2006-04-08T20:09:54Z")
ok i was just thinking about this which of these three processors is the best??? why are intel celeron d 3.0ghz cheaper then a intel pentium 4 3.0ghz? is there a big differcnce in performance? \*\* Intel Celeron D 34… --- ## [.Net Job](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/net-job/184857)
**Author:** [@antizip](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/antizip)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/net-job/184857 "2006-04-08T18:44:26Z")
Ok here's the downlizzo. I've been programming in C# .Net for the past year or so and in other languages for the last 10 or so. Nothing too intricate or large scale though. I've been givin the opportunity to interview… --- ## [Which provides better sound - Logitech 5450 or Logitech 5500?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/which-provides-better-sound-logitech-5450-or-logitech-5500/184193)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/which-provides-better-sound-logitech-5450-or-logitech-5500/184193 "2006-04-08T17:59:44Z")
By the naming convention, it would seem the Logitech 5500 is better. Pricewise, though, the 5450 is more expensive, and it is featured first in the list of 5.1 speaker products on Logitech's website. The 5500 provides … --- ## [Kid Koala video](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kid-koala-video/184828)
**Author:** [@fasterthanlight](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fasterthanlight)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kid-koala-video/184828 "2006-04-08T16:13:42Z")
:whistle: dayyyummmm \[URL="http://media.spikedhumor.com/14763/kid%20koala.new0.mpg"\]Drunken Trumpet --- ## [Graphire4 pen on my Graphire3 tablet?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/graphire4-pen-on-my-graphire3-tablet/184829)
**Author:** [@ya3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ya3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 8:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/graphire4-pen-on-my-graphire3-tablet/184829 "2006-04-08T08:14:55Z")
Because Graphire3 replacement pens are kinda scarce these days, and the Graphire4 pens are so much nicer \[stuck\_out\_tongue\] Anyone know if it'll work? --- ## [\_parent equivalent in Java?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/-parent-equivalent-in-java/184777)
**Author:** [@Yeldarb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Yeldarb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/-parent-equivalent-in-java/184777 "2006-04-08T06:41:37Z")
Wasn't sure where to put this (maybe Computers & Games would have been better?) But basically what I'm looking for is a way to access an variable in and object in the object that's the parent of the class I'm in. In … --- ## [Virtual Diary..really helpful](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/virtual-diary-really-helpful/184599)
**Author:** [@J11](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/J11)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 5:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/virtual-diary-really-helpful/184599 "2006-04-08T05:34:51Z")
This is real cool tip for people who use notepad to write down any info on a day to day basis... In Notepad \* Create a blank text file with .LOG as the first line of the file, followed by a carriage return. \[ Enter \] \* S… --- ## [Goowy Backgrounds... make some money and showcase your skills!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/goowy-backgrounds-make-some-money-and-showcase-your-skills/184664)
**Author:** [@hart](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hart)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 4:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/goowy-backgrounds-make-some-money-and-showcase-your-skills/184664 "2006-04-08T04:53:39Z")
Hey guys, I thought the Kirupa community might be interested in participating in a little contest we're running at the company I work for. Please check out the full contest details at: The Official Goowy Blog Feel… --- ## [Crysis Engine Trailer (FarCry 2)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/crysis-engine-trailer-farcry-2/184727)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/crysis-engine-trailer-farcry-2/184727 "2006-04-08T03:58:34Z")
The Crysis Engine that will probably be featured in Far Cry 2 looks stunning! If your comp can handle it, check out the 1280x720 HD version for max quality: http://media.pc.gamespy.com/media/694/694190/vids\_1.html :hug… --- ## [Warcraft Touch Screen](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/warcraft-touch-screen/184814)
**Author:** [@Templarian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Templarian)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/warcraft-touch-screen/184814 "2006-04-08T03:41:38Z")
Now this looks fun for warcraft 3. http://www.wimp.com/wowtouch/ \[ot\]http://www.wimp.com/wetback/\[/ot\] --- ## [Spore](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spore/180829)
**Author:** [@mlk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mlk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spore/180829 "2006-04-07T22:07:08Z")
In case you haven't seen it (hope this isn't old news), the new I-am-God maxis game: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8372603330420559198&q=spore Looks promising ! It's really sad to know that the procedural g… --- ## [Unsigned Artists](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unsigned-artists/184755)
**Author:** [@Butters](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Butters)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unsigned-artists/184755 "2006-04-07T20:35:28Z")
If you live in the UK and watch Channel 4 you might have seen an advert for their unsigned artist website thingy: http://www.channel4.com/music/mymusic/ It's pretty sweet, you can browse through hundreds of artists/b… --- ## [Microsoft and IE and Active X Problem?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/microsoft-and-ie-and-active-x-problem/184750)
**Author:** [@BoonDock](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BoonDock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/microsoft-and-ie-and-active-x-problem/184750 "2006-04-07T16:58:40Z")
Didn't know if anyone had heard of this, or read this anywhere, or if I'm just far behind in information ... but take a look at the 1st two links and then the 3rd link is aparently a fix/work around for the problem ... i… --- ## [The Apprentice of movies ?!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-apprentice-of-movies/184743)
**Author:** [@elya](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/elya)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-apprentice-of-movies/184743 "2006-04-07T14:13:42Z")
Spielberg to make TV talent show http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4886198.stm This sounds really intersting \[smile\] --- ## [Buggy Video iPod](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buggy-video-ipod/184626)
**Author:** [@Butters](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Butters)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 12:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buggy-video-ipod/184626 "2006-04-07T12:17:42Z")
Who's got one of the new Video iPods? I'v found a few bugs in mine, anyone else found them: 1) The volume can behave really wierdly, especially in warm rooms. Baiscally, I was on the train which was wayy too hot and … --- ## [Dynamic text not showing up \[renamed\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-not-showing-up-renamed/184734)
**Author:** [@andrew\_t](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/andrew_t)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 11:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-not-showing-up-renamed/184734 "2006-04-07T11:28:23Z")
I have a deadline and am relatively new to flash - I've used a tutorial to load dynamic text into a text field using buttons. The code on each button is on (release) { loadText = new loadVars(); loadText.load("… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=347) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=349)