![]() ![]() ![]() Don't worry, it's not very difficult if you just plan ahead a little. You simply have to use your good sense, and a few calculations. Gimp has no dialogs where you can put given printing values before your start creating your design. Gimp is more focused on Web design, and you always see the image size as the websurfer would. ![]() And relax, you really don't need a Mac or a Windows box to prepare for prepress, when there is such a thing as Gimp and UNIX.Ĭompared to Photoshop, Gimp is not as intuitive when it comes to prepress issues. We will try to answer these questions, and sort out some of the buzzwords. You'll also have to solve the problem of how to make your Gimp images available for Mac users and Mac print shops, and how large image files should be transferred. When you meet with prepress people for the first time, you'll come across a lot of buzzwords like lpi, dpi, ppi, Pantone colors etc. People can argue about whether this is the right way to go, or whether the user should have more control over settings or parameters, but using preset Mac profiles is certainly very handy. The only thing the graphic designer has to do is to get a printing profile from the "print man", put it in the program, and everything is set as it should be. Since the market has been dominated by Mac for so long, most of the scanners, printers and monitors come with drivers and calibration tools adjusted and written for Mac. This makes it quite easy for the average Mac user to create a digital design and send it straight off to prepress. Programs for prepress has also traditionally been dominated by companies like Adobe, Corel, Macromedia etc., and there are often tight bonds between graphics software and printing hardware. The digital prepress business has for a long period been dominated by a company with an apple in their logo. When people think about prepress, it's mostly a question of bringing their image or book to the local printer so it can go to press. You will also learn some simple color calibration. 13 Pre-press and color in Gimp This chapter will help you prepare your Gimp images for the printing press. ![]()
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![]() ![]() There is no equivalent testing facility for most gemstones sold as beads. We send out samples from metal suppliers for destructive assay to verify silver content and lack of lead or cadmium content. We break occasional beads to see what color and/or texture is inside. When we receive unusually bright beads, or lovely even-colored beads strung on cord the exact same color, we put them in a bin of water for a few hours (or even weeks) to test if they are colorfast. ![]() (This enhancement is usually revealed, but confusion exists between stabilized turquoise and dyed magnesite.)Īlthough we are not gemologists at Rings & Things, and we don’t have fancy lab facilities or an X Ray Def machine in-house, we do use tried-and-true simple tests when we’re unsure about a batch of beads. Most turquoise beads on the market are stabilized turquoise, hardened with resins. Some examples of treated or commonly misrepresented stones: Black onyx enhancement is reported in the notebooks of Pliny the Elder. Most buyers do not realize that gem enhancement is ancient, easily 2500 years old. Enhancing or misrepresenting gemstones is not limited to Chinese suppliers. No, it’s not just beads from China that are enhanced or misrepresented. The simple answer is yes, there is a lot of misrepresentation and misleading information about beads from China and elsewhere. We’ve struggled with this for years ever since I learned from a rockhound that most black onyx started out as chalcedony treated with sugar water and then heated. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to describe how we deal with misinformation and misleading names in the bead industry. As a large distributor, do you test the products or suppliers before you re sell the items? If so, what are your findings? In general, do you think there is much truth to the speculation about gemstones and semi precious stones exported from China being fake or contaminated? Thank you for your help. ![]() I have recently come across some articles that say gemstones exported from China are fakes or contaminated. We recently received this email asking whether gemstone beads (especially from China) are fake, and it’s a great opportunity to address not only her question, but related questions that we frequently get over the phone and in our Showroom. ![]() ![]() ![]() Login to your new account and connect with a remote server.Confirm that you want to install Surfshark, and the software will be installed on your computer.exe file, open it, and the installation wizard will open. After the payment information has been processed, your account is created, and you can download the app for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.If you only need it for a short period of time - don’t forget to cancel within 30 days, or you’ll be charged. You can use a credit/debit card, PayPal, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, or CryptoCurrency (there is no money-back guarantee with the CryptoCurrency option). You will need to enter your payment information.Enter a valid email address in the required space.Otherwise, I recommend the 2-year plan, since it’s significantly cheaper than the options. If you’re planning on canceling within 30 days for a full refund, you can choose any plan. ![]() Click the Download button on the sidebar and the official Surfshark download page will open in a new tab.How to Download and Install Surfshark for Free (Trial) However, if you just need a secure connection for a few days, you can follow the steps below and I’ll show you how to download Surfshark free for 30-days. Surfshark is also not a good option if you’re traveling to China, as it can’t bypass the Great Firewall of China. While Surfshark is pretty reliable for connecting with Netflix, it isn’t as fast as ExpressVPN which is reflected in the streaming quality. It has thousands of servers around the globe, which is nice if you want to bypass geo-restrictions or access websites and videos that aren’t available in your location. Surfshark is a decent VPN that uses the latest technology to create a private internet tunnel for its users. Written by: Shauli Zacks Last updated on July 30, 2023 Best Parental Control for iPhone & iPad.IPVanish VPN vs Private Internet Access. ![]() ![]() If you try it out let us know what you think. Access for other countries is to roll out over the coming weeks. The service is available from today in the US and UK. It would highlight the numbers, allowing you to add. ![]() It works, which given the beta tag is pretty much all to be expected for now. Skypes Click-to-Call browser plug-in pioneered the technology of recognizing phone numbers on web pages. I’m not a heavy Skype user so I can’t attest to the quality of calls and video versus the standard desktop app. It’s not instantly clear what this add-ons does but its permissions set implies it does more than let you click phone numbers online. Microsoft has also uploaded a ‘Skype Calling’ extension to the Chrome Web Store and will, on Windows, ask you to install it. To make a voice or video call you will need to install a plugin (you’ll be prompted to do this after signing in) but, as mentioned earlier, the plugin is only available for Windows and Mac OS X users. Quick-ity-boo, you’ll be ready to send and receive instant messages with your Skype buddies. Then just dart over to in a new tab and sign in with your Skype login. Start Skype and click or tap Create new account. To try Skype for Web beta right now, in Chrome you need to be either the US or UK and have (or be willing to sign up for) a Skype account. Visit from your browser and download Skype. Learn more about Skype system requirements.Skype for Web is now available worldwide. View and manage your account information. To try Skype without downloading or signing up, you will need an internet connection. Choose from the following settings to make your changes: Note: You can access your Skype settings from any platform or device, but not all settings are available to change on every platform. And if you don’t want to download the Skype app, try using Skype for Web from any supported web browser. To enjoy the best that Skype offers, download the app. And there is so much more you can do with Skype when you have an account. ![]() Then you can keep the conversations for as long as you want. The great news is, it only takes a couple minutes to sign up for a Skype account.
![]() Mood Radio - Mood Radio enables users to match their music to their mood, with choices that include brooding, cathartic, confident, intense, playful, poignant, swaggering, and wistful.ĭecades Radio - This feature plays tunes from any given decade. Library Radio - Library Radio shuffles popular tracks from your library. Guest DJ - Users can choose from a variety of DJ modes to enhance their listening experience, including DJ Stretch to add a sonic adventure between songs, DJ Contempo to keep the mood going with same-era tracks, and DJ Groupie to keep tracks playing from the same artist. Users pick a "start" and "destination" track and Sonic Adventure fills in a path of other sonically similar tracks that gradually transition from one to the other. Sonic Adventure - Machine-learning-based sonic analysis characterizes each track in terms of sonic attributes. Sonic Sage adds to the already robust and unique discovery features available through Plexamp, including: "Country tinged side of HAIM with tracks by similar artists" "Songs to listen to while sitting on the dock of the bay" "Upbeat electronics tracks from The Chainsmokers and other DJ duos" ![]() Sonic Sage enables music lovers to create unique playlists by simply using natural language to describe what they want to hear with free-flow natural language such as: ![]() ![]() ![]() There are several special moves you can learn besides standard power attacks. As a one-handed warrior with a shield, your damage output isn’t great, but you can decide the pace of combat with your shield by allowing enemies to exhaust themselves on it. It’s wise to use block generously when you go this route, because it’s a great defensive boon. You can’t block spells without the right perks. Because you have a shield, you can block both melee and ranged attacks. Blocking is accomplished by holding down the right mouse button or left control pad trigger. Warriors who choose sword-and-board will be able to block easily, which means that you can absorb damage from blows. You can either go sword-and-board, or you can decide to go dual-wield. If you decide to go with one-handed weapons for combat, you have two options in front of you. You also will be able to unlock some extra moves by investing into perks in the One-Handed, Two-Handed and Block skill trees. Bows can be used to accomplish sneak attacks, as well. ![]() Sneak attacks can be accomplished with any weapon, but better damage bonuses can be unlocked with perks in the Sneak skill tree. You can also make sneak attacks if you are hidden when you pounce on your prey. Most characters can only do one or two power attacks at first level before running out of juice. However, stamina is used by these attacks - quite a lot, actually. A Power Attack can be accomplished by holding down your attack button, which will cause your character to make a heavier blow that does twice normal damage, with a chance to stagger the target. Still, there are some special moves you can make. When they swing back, you should try to dodge or block. When you swing your weapon, you must make sure that you’re aiming it at the enemy. For the most part, it’s all about the basics. There’s no combo system, and few special moves. That’s because it operate as a first person fighting game (there is a tedious third-person view available, but it doesn’t change the combat mechanics). See the rules page for more information.Skyrim, like previous Elder Scrolls games, is a bit strange where combat is concerned.Screenshots in the context of asking for help are acceptable.Please take your screen archery to /r/SkyrimPorn. Screenshots do not contribute to the discussion of modding or mod creation.No Screenshots (except to ask for help).Memes and gameplay stories do not contribute to this whatsoever. This is a sub centered around the discussion of modding and creating mods.Sexual content ( galleries / screenshots that involve sexual acts) is not. Posting about and discussing the use of these is fine. There are a wide variety of body meshes and armors that are NSFW. ![]() When you sign up for Nexus you agree to a ToS that says you will not do these things. No we don't care about your views on the finer points of copyright law.This includes sharing/rehosting a mod without the original author's express permission.If you promote piracy or seek help in modding a pirated game you will be banned. If you submit a link to or explain how to obtain pirated material you will be banned.We have worked hard to cultivate a positive environment here and it takes a community effort.Hop in and chat with other members of the community! Modding Skyrim: Modder's Edition Use this and the CK Wiki together to start creating!.Everything you need to know about the Creation Kit!.Youtube channels related to skyrim modding.Community Discussions based around various themes.Tips for figuring out what's causing your issues! Maintained by /u/Thallassa.A community curated list of 'essential mods.'.A comprehensive list of many guides and resources covering a wide variety of topics. ![]()
![]() This has never been the case with Life Is Strange. If you go too far, art can become parody and as a result, any truth becomes lost or begins to work against what you were trying to say in the first place. In any creative medium, when an outsider’s view is created to give perspective on a culture or social landscape, it can be a delicate balancing act. I put myself where I’d been many times and I was pulling from one hundred percent realness.” Not because it was super emotional but it was so humiliating. That was probably one of the hardest scenes to shoot. I definitely pulled from personal experiences of going through such hatred and racism, especially for the scene in Episode Four where Sean is trying to sleep in the car and meets the two racists. Because I think it’s important that we’re talking about these things in order to de-stigmatise them, and break the taboo so that way we can change. “It’s really exciting to be part of a game that touches on these subjects. Not only because of the colour of their skin but primarily because of the current state of America itself.Ģ3 year-old actor Gonzalo Martin tells me how crucial it was to get into the headspace of the character of Sean Diaz. ![]() Sean and Daniel’s journey is caused by a family tragedy which forces them to grow up way too fast in a country that seems to want them around less and less with every encounter. Whereas the first game told the story of queer women freeing themselves from the hidden horrors of their small town, Life Is Strange 2 concerns a road trip from Seattle to Mexico by two brothers in mourning. Their mastery of telling stories about young love, underlying agony, and maddening discrimination has reverberated throughout popular culture and left its mark on people’s hearts in ways that few pieces of fiction can achieve, let alone video games. Will it do a lot with a little and have that dash of humor in Life is Strange one or delve into a journey of mature themes like racism, immigration, and police brutality like in the second title? Both games are brilliant, but their traits make certain players like one more than the other.The Life Is Strange series is their character-driven episodic franchise which has generated a staggering amount of fan devotion across the world. It makes one wonder what the third title will have in store. In light of this upcoming title to the popular series, players are taking a closer look at Life is Strange one and two. It will feature a female protagonist with powers to absorb the emotions of others. Updated on April 20, 2021, By Allison Stalberg: On March 18th, the third title of the Life is Strange series was announced. ![]() So here are five reasons we think the sequel is better and five reasons the original is better. RELATED: Tell Me Why: 5 Things We Already Know (& 5 Very Likely Possibilities) Both stories are pretty different despite being in the same universe with the same choice-based gameplay. In the sequel, you play Sean whose younger brother, Daniel, has the power to make objects move on their own. ![]() In the original, you play Max, a photography student with the power to control time itself. ![]() With the final episode of Life is Strange 2 released in December 2019, a lot of fans are now comparing it to its predecessor from 2015. ![]() ![]() With this type of lighting, portable projectors provide good display quality in most lighting conditions. When you want to enjoy entertainment on a big screen while camping or having a picnic outdoors with your family and friends, a portable mini projector is the most obvious choice.Ī good portable projector is compact, lightweight, packed with smart features like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and offers at least 500 lumens. How many lumens for an outdoor projector? So something like 5,500 lumens is more realistic and affordable if you are looking for the highest-lumen projector for your outdoor needs. What you need is a little more shadows, a little more ALR screen action, or better placement to avoid projector images becoming virtually invisible or barely visible in sunlight. There is no 120,000 lumen projector yet invented that can handle direct sunlight on a giant screen. When it comes to screen size, the larger you want it, the higher the brightness recommended for the projector to deliver a quality image. Therefore, you need to choose a projector with high lumens. The bigger the image, the brighter the image. The amount of lumens in a projector also affects the size of the image. If you do not have enough lumens, your projector will not produce enough light to project the image. When you use a projector, you want to have enough lumens so that the image is visible. Projectors are used to display images on large surfaces. Why Does the Projector Need to Be Bright? The ideal lumen range for multi-purpose rooms is 2000-4000 lumens. A dark room can use a combination of low brightness and high contrast ratio.įor home environments, you should choose a projector rated at less than 3000 ANSI lumens. Which brightness level best suits your needs?Ī well-lit room requires higher brightness to provide a high-quality image. Be aware of glare and sunlight reflections. This results in a washed out image that is barely visible to the viewer. Therefore, avoid angles where the sun hits the screen directly. This maximizes the brightness of the projector without losing intensity due to sunlight. Ambient lighting in the meeting room can be turned off or dimmed as needed.ĭaylight means finding shade, putting up an umbrella, using curtains, or installing a shed. What is the difference between controlled light and daylight?ĭaylight is not as controllable as certain other light sources such as lamps and ceiling lights. However, if you’re projecting in your backyard for outdoor movie marathon action, etc., make sure the projector’s image is visible in daylight. Low-light projectors require pitch-black or dim lighting and a reflective screen to ensure a clear image.īrightness in daylight or direct sunlight is 120,000 lux or lumens. The brighter the projector, the better it will look in ambient light, sunlight, open curtains, conference rooms, etc. The importance of brightness in daytime projectionīasically, the more lumens a projector lamp has, the brighter the resulting light. For example, the projector with 3000 lumens is a brighter projector than the one with 700 lumens. The bigger the number of lumens, the brighter the image. How Many Lumens for Projector In Daylight But 2,500 lumens is a good enough starting point. Most projectors instead follow the “3,000 lumens or more” rule, at least in particularly bright rooms. ![]() There are some considerations that can help your projector project images, videos, or user interfaces in daylight.ĭirect sunlight will make the projector’s own light faint, but general daylight and ambient light in any room can be handled with just the right amount of lumens for your projector of choice.Īs a rule of thumb, a projector lamp brightness of at least 2,500 lumens or lux is required for proper projector image display in sunlight. ![]() To find the balance between value and performance, you need to consider where and how your projector will be used. Projectors are relatively easy to use, but choosing the best one for your needs can be a little tricky. ![]() ![]() ![]() compiler: turns a braindump into a to-do list.estimator: judges the length of a task for u.judge: can tell u about the tone/subtext of ur writing.formalizer: in the name! changes text to formal language.magic to-do: AI breakdown of tasks into sub-steps.Goblin.tools -> excellent site full of tools here’s a couple tools to help take off some mental burdens of studying: while i think u should be learning & not getting chatgpt to write ur papers (tbh it’s not even good at writing papers), i get that school is v demanding, esp when u have disabilities and/or a lot else going on. That post calling ppl “mentally slow” for using chatgpt was v weird. We out here torrenting recipes now? Reblog Cool the cake completely and let the icing set. Pour the icing over the cake, using a spoon to push the icing to the edges of the cake to encourage the icing to drip down the sides dramatically. Holding the 2 sides of overhanging parchment, lift the cake out and place it on a plate, cake stand or cutting board. If needed, run a knife along the edges of the cake to release it from the pan. (The more you do this, the redder your icing will be.) Whisk until smooth. Place the dehydrated strawberries in a fine-mesh sieve set over the bowl and, using your fingers, crush the brittle berries and press the red-pink powder through the sieve and into the sugar. While the cake cools, make the icing: Into a medium bowl, squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from the zested lemon, then add the confectioners’ sugar. Cool in the pan on a rack for 30 minutes. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake until a skewer or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean (a few crumbs are OK, but you should see no wet batter), 40 to 45 minutes. Add the flour and stream in the milk mixture while whisking continuously until no streaks of flour remain. Zest the lemon into the bowl add the baking powder and vanilla, and whisk until incorporated. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, vigorously whisking to combine after each addition. Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with the nonstick cooking spray and line with parchment paper so the long sides of the pan have a couple of inches of overhang to make lifting the finished cake out easier.Īdd the sugar and salt to the bowl with the butter, and whisk until smooth and thick, about 1 minute. ![]() Set aside to steep and cool completely, about 1 hour. Remove from the heat, and stir the remaining 1 tablespoon chamomile into the hot milk. Use the same saucepan (without washing it out) to bring the milk to a simmer over medium-high heat, keeping watch so it doesn’t boil over. Pour the hot melted butter over the chamomile and stir. Add 1 tablespoon chamomile to a large mixing bowl. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. This everyday loaf will keep on the counter for 3 to 4 days be sure the cut side is always well wrapped.Ģ tablespoons/6 grams chamomile tea (from 4 to 6 tea bags), crushed fine if coarse ![]() In life and in food, you always need balance: A sip or two of the grassy, herbal tea between bites of this cake counters the sweetness, as do freeze-dried strawberries, which lend tartness and a naturally pink hue to the lemony glaze. A pot of flowery, just-brewed chamomile isn’t required for drinking with slices of this tender loaf but is strongly recommended. This buttery, chamomile tea-scented loaf is a sweet pop symphony, the Abba of cakes. Will they send me the chamomile tea cake with strawberry icing recipe Is there anyone out there with a nyt cooking subscription They work with native artists in all of Brazil, so the site is in portugueseīuying from indigenous artists is not appropriation! This semester in college we’ve been working with a company in an indigenous museum to help their sales Here are some places to get native/indigenous goods and merch online if you can’t find something local or if physical access is an obstacle:Īnd the only native-owned comic shop in the world: Like, you can go to a pow wow and buy native crafts there, too. If Native folks are making it to sell to white people with the approval of their tribe, it’s not “appropriation”–its support and appreciation! So yes, buy that native-made dream catcher, but not the mass produced fakes made by white people. just dont get a medicine wheel or a thunderbird then like damn it is that easy White people please just purchase native artwork and jewelry from native people i keep seeing idiot white people be like “waaah i wish i could support native creators but its cultural appropriation” girl why would beaders sell you their earrings then. ![]() ![]() These are what I grew up making and I love that I can pass that on to my kids. There’s a little bit of nostalgia when it comes to newspaper kites. ![]() Get the full direction on how to make these Rainbow Windsocks.ĭo you love rainbows too? Check out these 25 Rainbow Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers! Or you could gather a long stick or dowel and let the kids run around flying the windsock kites! These would look perfect hanging off a deck or covered porch- blowing in the wind. I love everything rainbow so these Rainbow Windsocks are right my alley. Get step by step picture directions on how to make this very easy bird kite. This simple paper bird kite craft is similar to the first one I listed- but with a feathery and colorful twist! Long streamers for the tail and a long stick to hold the kite by- the prefect activity for a warm and sunny afternoon! It starts with a printed fish template and brings in fine motor development with the tearing of paper to decorate the kite. I absolutely love child led art and this paper bag kite craft allows preschoolers to decorate their kites however they wish!Īdd some streamers, string and a craft stick and you are ready to fly a kite! Get the directions on how to make this simple paper kite. It is SOOOO simple and it really flies!Ĭheck out the pictures in the post- you can see the tiny tots flying these simple kites all by themselves! This first kite craft is perfect for preschoolers- or even toddlers. Here are a few ideas on how to make your own kites that the kids can go outside and play with! ![]() Please click here for more information about cookies collected and our privacy policy **.Ĭrafts are fun no matter what, but when it comes to kites what we really want is something that can really fly. If you make a purchase using one of these links, I may earn a commission. ** This website contains affiliate links. ![]() |
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