# random

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## [Fat man walking](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fat-man-walking/156708)

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**Author:** [@onsitus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/onsitus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2005, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fat-man-walking/156708 "2005-07-27T15:04:14Z")

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I just heard about the story of this man. I am from Italy so it took a while for the news to get here. Maybe he will pass nearby your place and I am sure he would welcome any support. \[color=#003366\]\[www.thefatmanwalking…

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## [Half-Life](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/half-life/156704)

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**Author:** [@Lord\_Rahl](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lord_Rahl)\
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**Last updated:** [July 27, 2005, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/half-life/156704 "2005-07-27T14:58:16Z")

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Alright, I have started in on a map for Half-Life, so I am building my skills and learning how to do stuff so that later I will know more of what I am doing. Mainly one of the things I wanted to do was make a mod. But no…

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## [Microsoft is Testing New Hotmail Interface and Structure](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/microsoft-is-testing-new-hotmail-interface-and-structure/156691)

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**Author:** [@pablosci](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pablosci)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2005, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/microsoft-is-testing-new-hotmail-interface-and-structure/156691 "2005-07-27T14:18:33Z")

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Miscrosoft´s MSN business unit is trying to hook customers onto "Kahuna." Kahuna is codename for an upcoming version of Hotmail that will sport a new style of interface, automatic inbox refreshing and a preview pane t…

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## [Finding my creativity](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/finding-my-creativity/156676)

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**Author:** [@Emdiesse](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Emdiesse)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2005, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/finding-my-creativity/156676 "2005-07-27T11:42:24Z")

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Hello. I like to design stuff in flash, however, i am struggling. I can't find my creative side! Can I have some pointers to help me find my creativity? Thanks \[smiley\]

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## [Illegally Downloading Music Myth](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/illegally-downloading-music-myth/156671)

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**Author:** [@RabBell](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RabBell)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2005, 11:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/illegally-downloading-music-myth/156671 "2005-07-27T11:08:26Z")

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4718249.stm isn't this what we've been saying all along :huh:

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## [Female Android Unveiled in Japan](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/female-android-unveiled-in-japan/156670)

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**Author:** [@RabBell](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RabBell)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2005, 11:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/female-android-unveiled-in-japan/156670 "2005-07-27T11:05:24Z")

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4714135.stm doesn't look too real but it is getting there \[cool\]

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## [How do you make sure project doesnt go over budget?Planning?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-make-sure-project-doesnt-go-over-budget-planning/156667)

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**Author:** [@freeeky](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/freeeky)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2005, 10:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-make-sure-project-doesnt-go-over-budget-planning/156667 "2005-07-27T10:25:58Z")

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How do you make sure project doesnt go over budget?Planning? I have worked for various new media companies and it seems that projects always seem to finish up more elaborate than the original spec of the job....meanin…

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## [Sony PSP Firmware 2.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sony-psp-firmware-2-0/156649)

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**Author:** [@Mik3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mik3)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2005, 7:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sony-psp-firmware-2-0/156649 "2005-07-27T07:32:06Z")

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Version 2.0 of Sony's PSP firmware has been released today. The update is exclusively for Japan, but is widely available for all regions and runs the same on all regions. Currently I am running it. It's a lot nicer, b…

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## [Anybody knows CIW(Certified Internet Webmaster)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anybody-knows-ciw-certified-internet-webmaster/156645)

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**Author:** [@ohyiohyioh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ohyiohyioh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2005, 6:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anybody-knows-ciw-certified-internet-webmaster/156645 "2005-07-27T06:51:54Z")

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hey anybody knows CIW here is a link http://www.ciwcertified.com/ my friend just applied a course for the certificate, but i never heard this b4. is it really useful....... THANKS IN ADVANCE \[smile\]

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## [Apple Non-Existent in MSN Virtual Earth](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/apple-non-existent-in-msn-virtual-earth/156644)

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**Author:** [@B3NKobe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/B3NKobe)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2005, 6:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/apple-non-existent-in-msn-virtual-earth/156644 "2005-07-27T06:38:27Z")

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Anyone who’s been following technology likely already knows that the relationship between \[url=“http://www.betanews.com/article/Apple\_NonExistent\_in\_MSN\_Virtual\_Earth/1122398061#”\]Microsoft\[url=“http://www.betanews.com/…

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## [Doom Trailer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/doom-trailer/156636)

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**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2005, 5:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/doom-trailer/156636 "2005-07-27T05:19:18Z")

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http://media.filmforce.ign.com/media/490/490104/vids\_1.html (Click on 'Watch it Now - High-Res' Link) I really wanted to see some close-up, detailed shots of the monsters. I am guessing it is too early to get those …

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## [Need for Speed: Most Wanted](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-for-speed-most-wanted/156618)

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**Author:** [@Maxtr0sity](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Maxtr0sity)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2005, 1:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-for-speed-most-wanted/156618 "2005-07-27T01:29:49Z")

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Anyone else psyched about this game? It's one of the most anticipated games on my list since GTA:SA. http://www.gamespot.com/pc/driving/needforspeedmostwanted/screenindex.html

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## [Convert wmv to mpeg for me?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-wmv-to-mpeg-for-me/156613)

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**Author:** [@lava](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lava)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2005, 12:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-wmv-to-mpeg-for-me/156613 "2005-07-27T00:39:00Z")

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Hi, I need a file converted to mpeg for me - it's some video footage my company needs for a presentation. Can anyone help? I need to deliver the video I'm preparing by tomorrow morning, so it's kinda urgent. I've been lo…

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## [Apple Updates minis and iBooks](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/apple-updates-minis-and-ibooks/156612)

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**Author:** [@ya3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ya3)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2005, 12:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/apple-updates-minis-and-ibooks/156612 "2005-07-27T00:20:35Z")

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More RAM, Airport and Bluetooth \[smile\] http://www.apple.com/macmini http://www.apple.com/ibook

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## [Need help with slow computer!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-slow-computer/156610)

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**Author:** [@slumgutt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/slumgutt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2005, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-slow-computer/156610 "2005-07-26T23:47:29Z")

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Ok, here's the problem: Games suddenly started to run very slow on my pc, the same games that once worked perfectly well. And at the same time this problem began i also expirienced som trouble with photoshop cs. Say i …

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## [Kirupa Is Only Worth 13c](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-is-only-worth-13c/156605)

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**Author:** [@Seb\_Hughes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Seb_Hughes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2005, 10:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-is-only-worth-13c/156605 "2005-07-26T22:35:52Z")

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I was bored and i decided to google kirupa and look at the images and this came up :lol: \[image\]

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## [Beta Testers Needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/beta-testers-needed/156600)

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**Author:** [@Yeldarb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Yeldarb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2005, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/beta-testers-needed/156600 "2005-07-26T22:09:53Z")

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I'm working on an entry for a PSP Development Contest. I can't give any details in this thread (it needs to be kept secret until the end of the contest), but I need a few beta testers. You need to have a PSP with 1.0 o…

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## [Shipping Tips?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shipping-tips/156598)

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**Author:** [@Lindquist](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lindquist)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2005, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shipping-tips/156598 "2005-07-26T21:44:43Z")

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My wife and I are moving from Alaska down to Utah so I can attend the law school at the U of U. We're trying to find the cheapest/best way to move all of our books/clothes/kitchenware/computer (no furniture) down there t…

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## [Creative Dilemma](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creative-dilemma/156592)

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**Author:** [@steviespin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/steviespin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2005, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creative-dilemma/156592 "2005-07-26T21:11:05Z")

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Hi there. I don't usually post about creative issues here but I just got a job that has some very awkward aspects and wanted to ask the ppl around here what they think. I have to simulate a car race (non-interactive)…

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## [Yahoo! Offers $4.98 domains!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/yahoo-offers-4-98-domains/156580)

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**Author:** [@Vexir](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Vexir)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2005, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/yahoo-offers-4-98-domains/156580 "2005-07-26T19:51:32Z")

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A lot cheaper than GoDaddy, hooray! $4.98 per year for a domain! Excellent, I'm off to register with them :hugegrin: I got this in e-mail. \[image\]

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## [Nerdcore](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nerdcore/156566)

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**Author:** [@955](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/955)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2005, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nerdcore/156566 "2005-07-26T18:03:36Z")

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http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,67970,00.html \[worried\]

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## [RE4 - holy crap!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/re4-holy-crap/156560)

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**Author:** [@cameron\_](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cameron_)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2005, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/re4-holy-crap/156560 "2005-07-26T17:38:01Z")

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Has anyone played this yet? I know its on GameCube, which hurts some people, but I think its good enough to buy the system. It is so fun, and there is so much thought put into all the small details. I love the old games,…

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## [Google's opinion of Paris Hilton](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/googles-opinion-of-paris-hilton/156555)

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**Author:** [@jerez\_z](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jerez_z)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2005, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/googles-opinion-of-paris-hilton/156555 "2005-07-26T17:09:01Z")

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this made my day: http://media.skoopy.com/misc/paris\_isnt\_whore/

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## [NeverWinter Nights 2](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/neverwinter-nights-2/156552)

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**Author:** [@Jolly\_Fat\_Man](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jolly_Fat_Man)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2005, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/neverwinter-nights-2/156552 "2005-07-26T16:44:10Z")

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http://www.atari.com/nwn2/ Any1 got more links? I happen to have loved the first one! The only expansion I didn't get was the last one... Never got around to seeing it in stores!

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## [FireWalls/Virus Checker](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/firewalls-virus-checker/156546)

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**Author:** [@Seb\_Hughes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Seb_Hughes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2005, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/firewalls-virus-checker/156546 "2005-07-26T15:08:05Z")

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I was wondering how many firwalls/virus checkers you have eg, Norton, McCafe

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## [iPod Flea: smallest iPod ever!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ipod-flea-smallest-ipod-ever/156527)

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**Author:** [@eyezberg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/eyezberg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2005, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ipod-flea-smallest-ipod-ever/156527 "2005-07-26T13:56:09Z")

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Watch the intro video, it's SO cool! \[wink\]

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## [Blinksale: invoice your clients](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/blinksale-invoice-your-clients/156520)

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**Author:** [@eyezberg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/eyezberg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2005, 1:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/blinksale-invoice-your-clients/156520 "2005-07-26T13:05:19Z")

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Just found (and signed up for) a very nice invoicing website for all your payment needs: http://www.blinksale.com/ Access from anywhere, reminders of overdue payments, 4 different plans of which one is \*\*free \*\* (3 inv…

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## [What does your Flash Layout Look Like?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-does-your-flash-layout-look-like/156514)

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**Author:** [@Seb\_Hughes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Seb_Hughes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2005, 12:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-does-your-flash-layout-look-like/156514 "2005-07-26T12:15:48Z")

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Heres Mine. Done you think you need 2 screens to work better with flash?

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## [Are you a member of Multiply.com?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/are-you-a-member-of-multiply-com/156504)

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**Author:** [@mrloo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mrloo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2005, 10:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/are-you-a-member-of-multiply-com/156504 "2005-07-26T10:02:24Z")

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Are you a member of Multiply.com? if yes, do you know how to customize the CSS? thanks,

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## [MIT, Kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mit-kirupa/156497)

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**Author:** [@MichaelxxOA](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MichaelxxOA)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2005, 8:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mit-kirupa/156497 "2005-07-26T08:21:54Z")

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I don't know how often Kirupa get's on these, but I plan on going to MIT and had a few questions I wanted to ask him/you, if you see this could you PM me, I didn't want to PM seeing as you probably get 1000 a day, or if …

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