# Latest

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## [FLVPlayer Video Component Issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flvplayer-video-component-issue/320803)

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**Author:** [@jmthiphop](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jmthiphop)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flvplayer-video-component-issue/320803 "2011-04-01T20:33:59Z")

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Hi fellows! I am trying to add videos to my project, but none of them seems to work correctly. I have a movieclip, which has 3 layers and 2 frames on each layer, 1 frame at nr.1, and frame 2, at nr. 5 in the timeline…

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## [Help in CacheAsBitmap](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-in-cacheasbitmap/320802)

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**Author:** [@Piruka](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Piruka)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-in-cacheasbitmap/320802 "2011-04-01T19:48:53Z")

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Hi I have this code below: private function onLoadImage(e:MouseEvent):void { trace("teste"); var mc:MovieClip = MovieClip(e.currentTarget); var bigholder:MovieClip = new MovieClip(…

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## [Stage click listener gets called when clicking MC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stage-click-listener-gets-called-when-clicking-mc/320801)

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**Author:** [@tpann](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tpann)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stage-click-listener-gets-called-when-clicking-mc/320801 "2011-04-01T18:49:03Z")

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I'm sure this has been answered but I don't even know what to search for... I have a drop-down menu that stays open when I click it, until I click it again. I want it to close when I click away from it. So I created an…

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## [Playing an FLV from the library](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/playing-an-flv-from-the-library/320800)

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**Author:** [@phastings](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/phastings)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/playing-an-flv-from-the-library/320800 "2011-04-01T18:00:18Z")

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Is there anyway to use the playback components to play a video imported into the library?(the .swf i'm creating has to be stand alone so i need the video to be imported) Also can the component video skins be imported a…

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## [Confused by Namespace](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/confused-by-namespace/320799)

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**Author:** [@GlenFlint](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GlenFlint)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/confused-by-namespace/320799 "2011-04-01T17:52:27Z")

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I'm using Adobe Flash Builder 4 and having trouble reading xml which requires a namespace. Here is part of the xml... \<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?\> \<MPEFile xmlns="http://www.ngc.com/iossp" xmlns:…

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## [Embed custom fonts into Flash CS5](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/embed-custom-fonts-into-flash-cs5/320798)

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**Author:** [@CluelessAS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/CluelessAS3)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/embed-custom-fonts-into-flash-cs5/320798 "2011-04-01T17:40:05Z")

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Hello, I realize you can embed fonts using Text-Font Embedding in Flash CS5, but I see no option for a custom font. Not sure if this is possible anyways, but let's say I create all the letters in the alphabet using Illus…

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## [Getting multiple random objects to aim for the same target from library](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-multiple-random-objects-to-aim-for-the-same-target-from-library/320797)

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**Author:** [@NickA2](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NickA2)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-multiple-random-objects-to-aim-for-the-same-target-from-library/320797 "2011-04-01T17:37:24Z")

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With some excellent help from ilike2 I was able to import random objects from a library that can then be dragged to their respective targets (on repeat). However, I forgot to mention that I need to drag more than one o…

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## [Beginner having problem with removechild() function](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/beginner-having-problem-with-removechild-function/320796)

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**Author:** [@MortHamp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MortHamp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/beginner-having-problem-with-removechild-function/320796 "2011-04-01T17:25:44Z")

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I've created a function that creates a thumbnail bar function imageLoaded(evt:Event):void { var thumb:MovieClip = new MovieClip(); //trace(thumb.x); thumb.y=710; addChild(thumb); thumb.name = gallery\_xml.image\[currentI…

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## [Errors](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/errors/320795)

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**Author:** [@unz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/unz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/errors/320795 "2011-04-01T16:34:32Z")

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Hi I am trying to get my buttons to work on my flash website but I have received 11 errors, I am new to flash and am trying to complete an assignment these are the errors: Symbol 'main', Layer 'script', Frame 1, Line …

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## [Learning through tutorials - confused](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/learning-through-tutorials-confused/320794)

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**Author:** [@jbnb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jbnb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/learning-through-tutorials-confused/320794 "2011-04-01T16:15:04Z")

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I am very new to AS3 and attempting to learn the language through tutorials. I am trying to combine two tutorials to form a matching game with a start screen with interactive button the starts a game (which resides in a …

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## [Document.referrer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/document-referrer/320793)

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**Author:** [@andrewlong](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/andrewlong)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/document-referrer/320793 "2011-04-01T14:52:40Z")

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I have a newb question regarding the document.referrer property (or the PHP equivalent HTTP\_REFERER). I am using a site (mturk.com) that posts templated HTML. When a person sees this HTML page, I need their ID number, …

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## [Colorize like in Photoshop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/colorize-like-in-photoshop/320792)

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**Author:** [@nook](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nook)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/colorize-like-in-photoshop/320792 "2011-04-01T14:48:55Z")

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So I've looking for a colorize effect like the one in Photoshop but the ones I find (like greensocks ColorMatrixFilterPlugin and M Klingemans ColorMatrix) doesn't work the same way. In Photoshop, blacks and whites are …

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## [If else BUG!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/if-else-bug/320791)

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**Author:** [@outback](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/outback)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/if-else-bug/320791 "2011-04-01T13:54:44Z")

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Hi all, I'm working on a project but the 'if' statements aren't working. Can anyone help please? here is the thingI have a scroll bar (scroll\_mc) and inside it I have a dragable circle (circle\_mc) and I have a co…

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## [Problem with Flash UNDEFINED Variables](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-flash-undefined-variables/320790)

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**Author:** [@hawke58](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hawke58)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-flash-undefined-variables/320790 "2011-04-01T13:25:58Z")

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hello- i'm using Flash CS3 to pass simple contact form variables to an ASP form. the problem is the variables don't leave flash - my trace shows '0' or undefined. can anyone tell me what is wrong with my code below?…

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## [Custom cursor hiding issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/custom-cursor-hiding-issue/320789)

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**Author:** [@boombox18](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/boombox18)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/custom-cursor-hiding-issue/320789 "2011-04-01T12:10:31Z")

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I'm creating a photo gallery on AS2. A photo gallery is an external swf and loaded on an empty MC on root swf. What I can't figure out is that I can't hide a custom cursor. I want to show the custom cursor only withi…

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## [Chat room for Kirupa forum members - Meet the people behind the signatures :)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/chat-room-for-kirupa-forum-members-meet-the-people-behind-the-signatures/320788)

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**Author:** [@tobiasschnell](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tobiasschnell)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 11:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/chat-room-for-kirupa-forum-members-meet-the-people-behind-the-signatures/320788 "2011-04-01T11:57:50Z")

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I was thinking of making a website and using this chat script I found at http://kirupa.com/chat/ to setup a chat room for our forum community to meet and talk. Get to know the people behind the funny avatar pics and hila…

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## [Attract/Screen Saver Screen](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attract-screen-saver-screen/320787)

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**Author:** [@ianim8](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ianim8)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 11:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attract-screen-saver-screen/320787 "2011-04-01T11:39:05Z")

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Working on a touch screen display and need to run an movie as attract/screen saver screen. Basically the movie will have an animated logo with the word "touch" floating around. I need this to be full screen and set to a…

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## [Drag return problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-return-problem/320786)

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**Author:** [@ukspursbloke](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ukspursbloke)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 11:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-return-problem/320786 "2011-04-01T11:37:40Z")

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Hey guys. I'm creating a slider with throw physics that when you drag it to a certain point in the axis in goes to a certain frame - which is working fine. \[FONT=Courier New\] import fl.transitions.Tween; import fl.…

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## [Tracking user progress...?!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tracking-user-progress/320785)

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**Author:** [@Barrytron](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Barrytron)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tracking-user-progress/320785 "2011-04-01T11:16:02Z")

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Howdy folks....hope someone can help or correct me if I'm going in totally the wrong direction... I need to amend a load of eLearning modules so that they are trackable - meaning the user is dropped back to the frame/c…

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## [AS3 - Randomizing an array of object](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-randomizing-an-array-of-object/320784)

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**Author:** [@lynn51](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lynn51)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 10:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-randomizing-an-array-of-object/320784 "2011-04-01T10:54:07Z")

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Hoping someone will be able to help me. Im creating a kids drag and drop game and want the 6 words to change place each time it is played. ive got a box which i want them to move about in. was hoping to create an arr…

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## [How to determine absolute (stage) coordinates of a movie clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-determine-absolute-stage-coordinates-of-a-movie-clip/320783)

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**Author:** [@daa7k](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/daa7k)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 10:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-determine-absolute-stage-coordinates-of-a-movie-clip/320783 "2011-04-01T10:21:31Z")

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Is there a method to determine the stage coordinates of a movie clip? I don't mean something like this: stageX = mc.x + mc.parent.x + mc.parent.parent.x + .... I would like to be able to determine the movie clip stag…

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## [How to Record AIM Video Call and convert video to iPhone, iPod, MP4, etc](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-record-aim-video-call-and-convert-video-to-iphone-ipod-mp4-etc/320782)

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**Author:** [@saradalee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/saradalee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-record-aim-video-call-and-convert-video-to-iphone-ipod-mp4-etc/320782 "2011-04-01T10:08:39Z")

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AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) is an instant messaging and presence computer program to allow registered users to communicate in real time. Stand-alone official AIM client software includes advertisements and is available f…

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## [Flash Speedometer Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-speedometer-help/320781)

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**Author:** [@twodanimator](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/twodanimator)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 9:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-speedometer-help/320781 "2011-04-01T09:57:50Z")

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Hi, I have done speedometer in flash works fine by entering the value. But my client wants to change the color as pointer moves: 0-20: Dark Green (Very Cheap) 20-40: Light Green (Cheap) 40-60: Yellow (Spare Valuation) 6…

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## [en\_US.lproj file needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/en-us-lproj-file-needed/320780)

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**Author:** [@PinkPoliceman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/PinkPoliceman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 9:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/en-us-lproj-file-needed/320780 "2011-04-01T09:55:54Z")

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Hello, I recently did a clean up using MacKeeper and it removed a vital part of Flash :doh: could someone please send me (or attach as a reply) this folder so I can get it working again: en\_US.lproj Located at: Applica…

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## [The Infinite Menu - ON DRAG](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-infinite-menu-on-drag/320779)

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**Author:** [@carlhughes23](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/carlhughes23)\
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**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 9:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-infinite-menu-on-drag/320779 "2011-04-01T09:55:01Z")

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Hi Peeps, first time poster eeeek! I'm looking to create an infinate menu BUT navigating my menu from left to right using drag rather than the position of the mouse. If there's any links or tutorials around Pleeeee…

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## [Loading FLV's externally.. Please Help!:)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-flvs-externally-please-help/320778)

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**Author:** [@keitho30](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/keitho30)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 9:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-flvs-externally-please-help/320778 "2011-04-01T09:32:38Z")

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Hi Im just wondering is there a way I can load flv's externally into flash and then move them around like a drag and drop function? If anyone has any ideas, it would be great much appreciated.:D

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## [Cant read from javascript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-read-from-javascript/320777)

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**Author:** [@KAMA\_](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/KAMA_)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 8:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-read-from-javascript/320777 "2011-04-01T08:43:58Z")

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Actionscript Code ActionScript Code: \[LEFT\]import flash.external.ExternalInterface; function GetUserIdFromSite() { textBoxUserIdFromSite.text = ExternalInterface.call("getUserId"); } \[/LEFT\] JavaScript …

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## [Telecom/Mobile accessories website](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/telecom-mobile-accessories-website/320776)

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**Author:** [@kmarnob](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kmarnob)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 7:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/telecom-mobile-accessories-website/320776 "2011-04-01T07:59:57Z")

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Hi, I am planning to Design and Development of a website for the accessories of Telecom/Mobile. I need a very good reference. Could anyone help me providing rest reference site? Thanks

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## [What would be useful on this site's home page?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-would-be-useful-on-this-sites-home-page/320775)

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**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 7:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-would-be-useful-on-this-sites-home-page/320775 "2011-04-01T07:41:19Z")

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I'm curious, what content do you all think would make the home page (http://www.kirupa.com) more useful? For example, what content should go there? What content that exists there should be removed? Cheers, Kirupa \[smil…

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## [April 1st!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/april-1st/320774)

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**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 7:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/april-1st/320774 "2011-04-01T07:37:49Z")

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Is anybody doing anything interesting or had something interesting happen to them? \[stuck\_out\_tongue\]

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