# random **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=485 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 486 --- ## [Opera CEO will swim from Norway to the US](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/opera-ceo-will-swim-from-norway-to-the-us/87658)
**Author:** [@Maizoon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Maizoon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2005, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/opera-ceo-will-swim-from-norway-to-the-us/87658 "2005-04-22T16:41:48Z")
So apparently if Opera downloads hit 1 million by Saturday 9am CET, the CEO of Opera will swim from Norway to the US, with only one stop at his moms for a cup of hot chocolate. http://www.opera.com/pressreleases/en/200… --- ## [An appreciation - Pearl Jam](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/an-appreciation-pearl-jam/87653)
**Author:** [@Rabasaurus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Rabasaurus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2005, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/an-appreciation-pearl-jam/87653 "2005-04-22T15:58:22Z")
Eddie Vedder - one of the best song writers around? Dam right. Who fancies jumping on the Pearl Jam love wagon? Driver currently playing 'State of Love and Trust' followed by 'Given to fly'. Only saw them live once… --- ## [Half Cousin](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/half-cousin/87650)
**Author:** [@buckcee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/buckcee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2005, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/half-cousin/87650 "2005-04-22T15:43:04Z")
I guees they are new? Well, I just heard their album "The Function Room" and it's pretty unique. The sound is a bit lo-fi but that lo-fi creates dreamy feel to it. It's worth a try. --- ## [Sniff my fingers](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sniff-my-fingers/87641)
**Author:** [@foodpk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/foodpk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2005, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sniff-my-fingers/87641 "2005-04-22T14:42:32Z")
Check it out Sniffff --- ## [The end of Flash?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-end-of-flash/87609)
**Author:** [@alwaysdrifting](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alwaysdrifting)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2005, 8:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-end-of-flash/87609 "2005-04-22T08:09:00Z")
seriously, how many Flash designers does the world need? Anyhow, most of the good things you can do with Flash, you can do about as well with DHTML (oops that’s called AJAX now) and your “back” button still works. htt… --- ## [Real estate photos](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/real-estate-photos/87606)
**Author:** [@Oli\_G](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Oli_G)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2005, 7:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/real-estate-photos/87606 "2005-04-22T07:45:53Z")
Well guys, you are the last bastion of hope! Im looking for interior real estate photography. The thing is, I need modern looking interiors, and they have to be panoramas, so i can see for example the kitchen, lounge,… --- ## [A man puts down his car](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-man-puts-down-his-car/87599)
**Author:** [@maciejwantusiak](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/maciejwantusiak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2005, 4:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-man-puts-down-his-car/87599 "2005-04-22T04:53:15Z")
A man was so angry with his car that he decided to put it down by shooting to it 6 times with a gun \[smiley\] check the whole story here: http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/11441508.htm I have to say that he ha… --- ## [Google Stock](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/google-stock/87598)
**Author:** [@cr125rider](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cr125rider)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2005, 4:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/google-stock/87598 "2005-04-22T04:39:31Z")
I was thinking of investing in google stock (US:GOO). With the public launching of GMail that probably will take place shorlty it couldn't be bad could it? I suppose millions of people could all upload at one, kill googl… --- ## [The Perceptionists](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-perceptionists/87593)
**Author:** [@buckcee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/buckcee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2005, 3:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-perceptionists/87593 "2005-04-22T03:50:17Z")
Yo, check their new album, it's fresh. --- ## [Help with PSP Media](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-psp-media/87587)
**Author:** [@grinch](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grinch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2005, 2:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-psp-media/87587 "2005-04-22T02:51:20Z")
How do I convert my music files and movie files to be compatible with PSP. I believe it's MPEG4 correct? I got PSP Video 9, but I'm having troubles... Anyone help? --- ## [Outlook not picking up form information](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/outlook-not-picking-up-form-information/87581)
**Author:** [@Jako](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jako)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2005, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/outlook-not-picking-up-form-information/87581 "2005-04-22T01:35:43Z")
I created a form for my website and when it is completed it is sent to a php file to process it, and then email it to me. Similar to how the kirupa tutorial one is done. I installed NAV 05 included w/ Norton Anti Virus… --- ## [New Delhi FM](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-delhi-fm/87578)
**Author:** [@Ectheo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ectheo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2005, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-delhi-fm/87578 "2005-04-22T01:00:24Z")
I'm almost positive that less than 5 people, if any, have heard of this group. The only reason I found them is through Soulseek Records. They're pretty cool. It's really calming Ambient Electronica. It's good to sleep to… --- ## [C++ compiler question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/c-compiler-question/87576)
**Author:** [@cplusplus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cplusplus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2005, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/c-compiler-question/87576 "2005-04-22T00:11:31Z")
I have the book, "Teach Yourself C++ in 24 Hours." When executing the classic "Hello World" program, the black window pops up, but then goes away quickly. How do I stop this? --- ## [Going on Vacation Tomorrow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/going-on-vacation-tomorrow/87568)
**Author:** [@Ectheo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ectheo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2005, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/going-on-vacation-tomorrow/87568 "2005-04-21T22:57:24Z")
Alright! Vacation! Car Trip!! 13 hours in a car!! ... That sucks. It would be really freaking awesome if I had a laptop. 13 hours of work on my website would finish her off, but alas, this is not the case. Instead,… --- ## [Flyswatter](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flyswatter/87548)
**Author:** [@Jasninder](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jasninder)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2005, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flyswatter/87548 "2005-04-21T21:10:23Z")
\[font=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif\]A woman walked into the kitchen to find her husband stalking around with a fly swatter. "What are you doing?" She asked. "Hunting Flies" He responded. "Oh!, Killed any?" She a… --- ## [Weird Flickering Problem on Laptop Display](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/weird-flickering-problem-on-laptop-display/87542)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2005, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/weird-flickering-problem-on-laptop-display/87542 "2005-04-21T19:51:13Z")
Hey everyone, When I view anything on the screen with a certain colored pattern, that area of my screen flickers. For example, when I visit: http://www.beyond3d.com/index.php The gray/black lines on the left side of the … --- ## [Think Before Creating Hosting](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/think-before-creating-hosting/87538)
**Author:** [@hl1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hl1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2005, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/think-before-creating-hosting/87538 "2005-04-21T19:28:52Z")
If your thinking of creating a hosting service, I'd think it over a couple times \[smile\] I've been using the CIA world factbook for so long now, and i realized they have a number of webhost's count. so in the US, as of… --- ## [New CEO](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-ceo/87534)
**Author:** [@fester8542](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fester8542)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2005, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-ceo/87534 "2005-04-21T18:55:32Z")
A large flywheel company, feeling it was time for a shakeup, hired a new CEO. This new boss was determined to rid the company of all slackers. On a tour of the facilities, the CEO noticed a guy leaning on a wall. The roo… --- ## [Guns and roses](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/guns-and-roses/87530)
**Author:** [@Photogenius](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Photogenius)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2005, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/guns-and-roses/87530 "2005-04-21T18:29:30Z")
Who likes guns and roses? and if you do, what's your favourite? I seem to be listening to them constantly at the moment. I'm also trying to learn "sweet child o' mine" on the guitar. Its reasonably easy to play until y… --- ## [IE viewing service?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ie-viewing-service/87513)
**Author:** [@iloveitaly](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iloveitaly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2005, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ie-viewing-service/87513 "2005-04-21T16:37:00Z")
I've been searching google in vain for a service that will allow me to view my web-sites on IE in windows- for free. the only site i've found is http://browsercam.com/ anybody know of another site, i dont feel like payin… --- ## [Brand New Legend of Zelda 2005 Information!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/brand-new-legend-of-zelda-2005-information/87510)
**Author:** [@SureShot](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SureShot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2005, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/brand-new-legend-of-zelda-2005-information/87510 "2005-04-21T16:20:54Z")
Hello my fellow Kirupaians :link: There has been a spanish magazine published with the name “Hobby-consolas” that has some exclusive information and pictures regarding the new Legend of Zelda GameCube game. Click the li… --- ## [Looking for a German Translation Please](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-a-german-translation-please/87493)
**Author:** [@fester8542](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fester8542)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2005, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-a-german-translation-please/87493 "2005-04-21T14:25:58Z")
This came into our company mailbox. He refrences our Parent companies name. I think its legit and dont quite know what to do with it. I tried babelfish but it made no sense at all… maybe its not even german… A lof of e… --- ## [Inspiring Posters](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/inspiring-posters/87486)
**Author:** [@keljnr](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/keljnr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2005, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/inspiring-posters/87486 "2005-04-21T13:45:25Z")
hi people, The boss has gave me authority to stick up some posters in our department. Ne1 know where i can get some inspiring ones from. --- ## [Some Dumda\*\* Bid For A Gmail Account On Ebay](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/some-dumda-bid-for-a-gmail-account-on-ebay/87461)
**Author:** [@Seb\_Hughes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Seb_Hughes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2005, 8:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/some-dumda-bid-for-a-gmail-account-on-ebay/87461 "2005-04-21T08:30:43Z")
AHahah what an \*\*\* he is bidding foir a gmail account , you can get them free http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=51064&item=6761532689&rd=1 --- ## [Beat this for worst day on the job!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/beat-this-for-worst-day-on-the-job/87449)
**Author:** [@liveMike](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/liveMike)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2005, 4:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/beat-this-for-worst-day-on-the-job/87449 "2005-04-21T04:44:21Z")
You may have heard this story before but here goes: Next time you have a bad day at work, think of this guy: Rob is a commercial saturation diver. He performs underwater repairs on offshore drilling rigs. Below is an e… --- ## [Good Reading Material](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/good-reading-material/87446)
**Author:** [@muffins](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/muffins)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2005, 4:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/good-reading-material/87446 "2005-04-21T04:18:31Z")
Every night before I go to bed I always try to find something interesting to read, but alas there is never anything good. Anyone know any good sites for interesting stuff I can print out and read in bed? Thanks in adva… --- ## [Challenging game, should be added to arcade](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/challenging-game-should-be-added-to-arcade/87444)
**Author:** [@grinch](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grinch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2005, 4:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/challenging-game-should-be-added-to-arcade/87444 "2005-04-21T04:00:04Z")
Check it, it's awsome http://www.starterupsteve.com/swf/mk2.html --- ## [WebFeats intro...but not](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/webfeats-intro-but-not/87434)
**Author:** [@Polkiousness](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Polkiousness)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2005, 2:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/webfeats-intro-but-not/87434 "2005-04-21T02:09:36Z")
WHOA THERE. http://www.geocities.jp/funkystyle4989/vintro.html I mean, they linked back to me and gave about 1000 referrals today...but seriously, what the hell? --- ## [Awsome animation...because he cannot be for real](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/awsome-animation-because-he-cannot-be-for-real/87426)
**Author:** [@maciejwantusiak](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/maciejwantusiak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2005, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/awsome-animation-because-he-cannot-be-for-real/87426 "2005-04-21T00:17:07Z")
http://www.milkandcookies.com/links/25708/ --- ## [GOOGLE NOT ALLOWED?!\[rant\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/google-not-allowed-rant/87403)
**Author:** [@hl1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hl1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2005, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/google-not-allowed-rant/87403 "2005-04-20T20:39:03Z")
wtf. in school, they told us we can't use google anymore, they say there is too much bad content... it's not like google is making it and besides, they don't even know... the web filter just blocks random stuff... and … [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=484) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=486)