# random **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=9 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 10 --- ## [Happy Birthday Kirupa!!!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/happy-birthday-kirupa/635629)
**Author:** [@krilnon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/krilnon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2016, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/happy-birthday-kirupa/635629 "2016-12-13T17:44:54Z")
\[FONT="Fixedsys"\] \[COLOR="RoyalBlue"\]Happy \[COLOR="DeepSkyBlue"\]Birthday\[/COLOR\] @Kirupa\[COLOR="DeepSkyBlue"\]!\[/COLOR\]!\[COLOR="DeepSkyBlue"\]!\[/COLOR\]\[/COLOR\] \[/FONT\] :kommie: :beam: --- ## [Traveling to Chennai, India](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/traveling-to-chennai-india/331235)
**Author:** [@chacelp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chacelp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2013, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/traveling-to-chennai-india/331235 "2013-06-18T16:28:12Z")
Hi everyone - My work is sending me to Chennai for 2 weeks from Denver mid July. I am trying to book my flights today or tomorrow at the latest and can't decide if I want to travel from Chennai, to Signapore, to Tokyo … --- ## ["Mark as solved" on forum posts!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mark-as-solved-on-forum-posts/635445)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2016, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mark-as-solved-on-forum-posts/635445 "2016-10-22T19:42:54Z")
The forums here haven't been updated in quite some time! When I do an update shortly, this feature should be there \[:stuck\_out\_tongue:\] --- ## [Up for a Hanging Out in Google Hangout? #2](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/up-for-a-hanging-out-in-google-hangout-2/330562)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2016, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/up-for-a-hanging-out-in-google-hangout-2/330562 "2016-10-09T15:37:16Z")
Hi everyone, I was wondering - would you all be up for meeting at some point via Google Hangout? I've seen this done for smaller teams in a company, but I figured it may be cool to try this out with our smaller group. I… --- ## [what happened to actionscript.org](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-happened-to-actionscript-org/481695)
**Author:** [@tbo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tbo)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-happened-to-actionscript-org/481695 "2016-04-11T18:53:48Z")
I know many as3 forums started to dry up but actionscript.org still had daily posts... untill recently I noticed its totally overrun with spam and noone removes it. I guess they gave up. sorry thecanadian, I found a ne… --- ## [Analytics question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/analytics-question/635308)
**Author:** [@tbo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tbo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2016, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/analytics-question/635308 "2016-09-26T11:48:52Z")
A few years ago I put out a game on mobile app stores, every so often I still see a small spike in downloads and i can usually find a video, website, or tweet that was the cause. what do people use to identify sources… --- ## [School-which direction to take?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/school-which-direction-to-take/246614)
**Author:** [@jokun](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jokun)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2007, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/school-which-direction-to-take/246614 "2007-12-12T19:58:02Z")
Alright, so a few months back I mentioned I was starting college (back to school at the tender age of 30) for a design degree. So far, all is well. First semester has ended with straight A's in the three classes I was … --- ## [Replace inappropriate wording in code?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/replace-inappropriate-wording-in-code/635195)
**Author:** [@linusj](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/linusj)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2016, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/replace-inappropriate-wording-in-code/635195 "2016-09-02T15:43:54Z")
I have a scriptfile from a fellow "programmer" with a debug that contains an inappropriate wording "W-T-F!"... Is this common? i.e should I just leave it there... Should I do nothing according to the moral codex -\> "c… --- ## [Dear Kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dear-kirupa/633615)
**Author:** [@TheCanadian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TheCanadian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 7:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dear-kirupa/633615 "2015-08-18T07:06:46Z")
I just noticed that when you're viewing a thread and scroll down, the header changes from kirupa.com to the thread title. All I want to say is that it is really cool! --- ## [So, I chatted with h88/pinnedbot yesterday!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/so-i-chatted-with-h88-pinnedbot-yesterday/634595)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2016, 4:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/so-i-chatted-with-h88-pinnedbot-yesterday/634595 "2016-08-18T04:00:19Z")
A lot of you may remember him from "back-in-the-day" \[:stuck\_out\_tongue:\] These Google Hangout chats are a lot of fun. I know I keep mentioning this (and never following up), but I think we should all try to do a group… --- ## [Guess the Movie!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/guess-the-movie/172082)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 251\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 7:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/guess-the-movie/172082 "2016-04-09T07:36:39Z")
a little variation on the movie quote game someone posts a screenshot from a movie, and the next person guesses what movie its from. i'll start with an easy one.... --- ## [First impressions of Windows 10](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/first-impressions-of-windows-10/633544)
**Author:** [@chacelp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chacelp)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2016, 2:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/first-impressions-of-windows-10/633544 "2016-08-05T02:59:03Z")
Hi - I just got the Windows 10 download this morning and upgraded right before I left for work so I haven't had a lot of time to play with my new shiny toy. I was just curious if any of you had any feedback on your exper… --- ## [129 of the Most Beautiful Shots in Movie History](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/129-of-the-most-beautiful-shots-in-movie-history/634977)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2016, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/129-of-the-most-beautiful-shots-in-movie-history/634977 "2016-08-05T02:47:32Z")
The shots here are just awesome: https://www.buzzfeed.com/danieldalton/there-will-be-scrolling My favorite is the one from the Space Odyssey. All of the lines and colors seem to meet so perfectly. Also, the shot from… --- ## [I'm not gone - just taking a short breather :P](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/im-not-gone-just-taking-a-short-breather-p/634942)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2016, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/im-not-gone-just-taking-a-short-breather-p/634942 "2016-07-18T15:11:39Z")
(Reposting from Facebook) Just a short update on the near radio silence from me for the past month. What started out as an epic month-long working vacation across Europe and India turned out to be a bittersweet farewell… --- ## [Recommend small cheap speakers?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/recommend-small-cheap-speakers/634871)
**Author:** [@jekodama](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jekodama)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2016, 5:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/recommend-small-cheap-speakers/634871 "2016-07-01T05:00:57Z")
I want to get something for my niece, she's 14 and likes music a lot (I'm starting to hate Fifth Harmony), but I'm on a budget and can't spend more than $30. I found some bluetooth speakers, they look cute, and have good… --- ## [How do you backup your files - Dropbox/OneDrive/Box/etc.?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-backup-your-files-dropbox-onedrive-box-etc/634553)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 9:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-backup-your-files-dropbox-onedrive-box-etc/634553 "2016-06-23T09:26:24Z")
I'm curious to know how you all backup your files and sync them across machines? I use Dropbox \[:stuck\_out\_tongue:\] --- ## [Google Fi cell service](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/google-fi-cell-service/634785)
**Author:** [@tbo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tbo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/google-fi-cell-service/634785 "2016-06-21T20:56:05Z")
Anyone use it yet? It's month to month, I just started it yesterday, so far it works very well in my area. 60mbps on LTE. I'm going to give it a month before I cancel my overpriced Verizon cell. I'm not really liking t… --- ## [10 Years Later...](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/10-years-later/634258)
**Author:** [@travis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/travis)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/10-years-later/634258 "2016-05-09T17:42:50Z")
I realized today that my first post on the Kirupa forums was Febuary 10th 2006. Crazy how fast time goes. --- ## [Calculate running cadence during race, for medium runner not at optimum cadence yet.](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calculate-running-cadence-during-race-for-medium-runner-not-at-optimum-cadence-yet/634565)
**Author:** [@linusj](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/linusj)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 1:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calculate-running-cadence-during-race-for-medium-runner-not-at-optimum-cadence-yet/634565 "2016-05-08T13:49:40Z")
Optimum running cadence for most runners are at around 180 bpm or more. If you reached this number or above, you're probably an elite runner or close to elite and focus on other things in your running style. For you, cad… --- ## [WebGL Water!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/webgl-water/634563)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2016, 3:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/webgl-water/634563 "2016-05-01T03:03:51Z")
http://www.madebyevan.com/webgl-water/ I used to think the water effects in Anfy Java back in the day were the peak of what could be done in the browser \[:stuck\_out\_tongue:\] I was clearly wrong haha. --- ## [Fallout 4 is almost upon us!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fallout-4-is-almost-upon-us/331878)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fallout-4-is-almost-upon-us/331878 "2016-04-29T15:57:42Z")
http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/11/14/is-the-survivor-2299-a-fallout-4-teaser The rumor is that, in December, news about one of the most awesome RPG sequels will be released \[:mountie:\] --- ## [Safaris latest change in url path search, suggesting iTunes items at the very top.](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/safaris-latest-change-in-url-path-search-suggesting-itunes-items-at-the-very-top/634534)
**Author:** [@linusj](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/linusj)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/safaris-latest-change-in-url-path-search-suggesting-itunes-items-at-the-very-top/634534 "2016-04-25T10:53:18Z")
This upset me. Doing a url-path search on safari - iphone mobile, the app suggests iTunes items at the very top. (In desktop safari, it suggests news(?)) The very intent of doing an internet search has nothing to do… --- ## [anyone in to telescopes?!?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-in-to-telescopes/634508)
**Author:** [@tbo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tbo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2016, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-in-to-telescopes/634508 "2016-04-24T17:44:36Z")
I have obtained, free at the moment, a meade etx90 ec, with a few eye pieces, and auto star controller. The autostar will point the telescope for you at the desired object. You can also mount a camera to it! I don… --- ## [Annoying banner notification in OSX:](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/annoying-banner-notification-in-osx/634376)
**Author:** [@travis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/travis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2016, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/annoying-banner-notification-in-osx/634376 "2016-03-23T15:48:04Z")
So a few versions of OSX back the notification centre started allowing 3rd party notifications. So now lots of websites have a popup that says "get the latest" and if you say yes they will forever send you push notifica… --- ## [Web Design is Dead ! / ? -- Thoughts, Discussion](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-design-is-dead-thoughts-discussion/633333)
**Author:** [@prg9](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/prg9)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2016, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-design-is-dead-thoughts-discussion/633333 "2016-03-22T15:09:13Z")
Web Design is Dead: http://uxmag.com/articles/why-web-design-is-dead I came across this and felt it would be good for a dissertation or two from the Kirupa community, thoughts, rebuttals, etc. ? \[no\_mouth\] --- ## [New Web Development Technologies](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-web-development-technologies/634166)
**Author:** [@ireshsl](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ireshsl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2016, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-web-development-technologies/634166 "2016-03-15T16:29:41Z")
Hi guys, I have started my career as a web developer then I move to internet marketing before about 3 years. Since I have some free time I decided update my web developing knowledge and skills. I can develop websites usi… --- ## [Need some website ideas (not for a regular website)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-some-website-ideas-not-for-a-regular-website/180377)
**Author:** [@MTsoul](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MTsoul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2016, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-some-website-ideas-not-for-a-regular-website/180377 "2016-03-14T17:15:21Z")
To get a couple of things established: \[LIST\] \[\*\]I went to a highschool that jams 5 years into 2 years. I am now in university after 2 years of highschool. \[\*\]The highschool is made up of 4 teachers and ~40 students in… --- ## [Say hello to HTTPS://www.kirupa.com](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/say-hello-to-https-www-kirupa-com/634331)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2016, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/say-hello-to-https-www-kirupa-com/634331 "2016-03-14T17:10:05Z")
The only reason was to have this tutorial work: https://www.kirupa.com/html5/accessing\_your\_webcam\_in\_html5.htm Chrome made a change where webcam access only works on HTTPS connections on the internet, and that meant t… --- ## [Renaming kirupa.com to KIRUPA](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/renaming-kirupa-com-to-kirupa/634225)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2016, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/renaming-kirupa-com-to-kirupa/634225 "2016-02-14T23:04:45Z")
Hi, everybody! One of the things I've been doing is working with an awesome designer to help refresh the site's appearance. One feedback he has provided (and one others have echo'ed) over the years is to not have the ".c… --- ## [Ultrashock](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ultrashock/634150)
**Author:** [@senocular](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/senocular)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ultrashock/634150 "2016-01-15T22:02:42Z")
In their defense, they do say “approximately”… http://www.ultrashock.com/ Edit: Adding screen shot for if/when it gets updated [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=8) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=10)