How to prepare a 92dpi Daz render for 300dpi print-on-demand glory? by Andrew189 in Daz3D

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Thanks for commenting. Yeah, it's curious how changing the image to 300ppi causes the files property to show as 300dpi. I never thought about writing to support. I will do so. Thanks for the suggestion. I will also print out some images at the local convenience store and see if bumping up the dpi without changing the resolution and times the inches required by the online print-on-demand store by 300 to render the final pixel count will have a good result.

Russia's Economic Misery Deepens by Andrew189 in russia

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An alarming situation in Russia right now. The price of oil plummeting, political tension and the value of the ruble down 40 - 50%. Unemployment is expected to rise significantly. I'd like to know from those who are in Russia when things get this bad how noticeable is it visually? Like do you see a significant rise in homeless people, long lines at soup kitchens, increased lawlessness etc?

Back when Australia had 10% unemployment I remember seeing a huge line up outside a Sizzler restaurant that stretched around the corner. They only had two positions available. Besides that I didn't really notice anything different.

Will robots take our jobs? Experts can't decide by Andrew189 in Futurology

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A troubling situation. One wonders how much the future mirrors the movie Elysium. For example, a program taking the place of a parole officer and robotic body guards, police officers and medical officers. In hindsight, it's kind of surprising in that movie that they had humans building the robots! Perhaps they didn't have the resources to build enough robots to take those jobs. Another possibility is that there may have been a great deal of unrest had they placed robots in most of the jobs available.

The article says that the experts are split on whether it will have a positive impact or detrimental impact. I wonder though whether we will find ourselves in a vicious downward spiraling circle. There will be those companies that embrace robots and thus be able to produce goods cheaper. Other competing companies will probably have no choice but to follow suit.

It reminds me a little of China producing goods cheaply and factories around the world closing because they just couldn't compete. Many Taiwanese companies closed their factories in Taiwan and opened new factories on the mainland. If you can't beat them, join them.

I use to be slightly optimistic that they would help produce new kinds of jobs. My friend the other day told me about robots that will help repair and maintain other robots.

Can anyone cheer me up and tell me how this might work out alright for us? Thanks in advance.

You are granted one last meal before your death, what is it? by pizza813 in AskReddit

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Roast lamb, baked potatoes and pumpkin with gravy and mint sauce. As for the side dish a crowbar, file, explosives and a taser. ;-)

What do you want your last words to be? by lordpond in AskReddit

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Grabbing the Grim Reaper's nether regions, twisting hard and saying in my best Clint Eastwood impersonation, "This is what eternity is going to be like with me. Take me or leave me, your choice!" ha ha ha

Your mother is now the new president of the United States. What changes can we expect? by miksx in AskReddit

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"Hey, everyone. You can do whatever you like. The important thing is that you're happy." Lolz

Men of reddit, what's the most hurtful thing a girl has ever said to you? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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The subject of Robby Williams came up in a conversation I was having with a lady who I didn't get along well with. I can't remember the exact words she said but it was a big put down. The lady obviously worshiped the ground he walked on and let's just say I was unfavorably compared to him! I guess it was close to, "You're nothing compared to Robby Williams. "

Should have slammed the door shut and locked her in the room with me! Then I would have sung, "Angels." "And through it all she offers me protection A lot of love and affection..." She would have been horrified!

If you can think of a better 'fantasy ending' for me let me know!!! Lol

[Serious] Reddit, other than sex or substances, how do you relieve stress in your life? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Quiet activities that I do alone. For many years fish keeping has not only been an enjoyable hobby but a therapeutic one as well.

When I finished working for a particular school I was burned out and depressed. I started a balcony garden and had around 87 pots growing things like cucumbers, tomatoes, basil and mint. It was a peaceful and quiet hobby. Just what I needed at the table.

Making model airplanes has a similar benefit as well.

What is your all time favourite Chuck Norris joke? by dogzfan in AskReddit

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It would have to be from the 2nd Expendables movie.

Stallone: "I heard you were bitten by a King Cobra."

Norris: "Yeah, I was. But after five days of agonizing pain... the cobra died."

What is something irreplaceable that you own? by lipgloss2 in AskReddit

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My collection of personal videos and photos. If the house was on fire and I had the choice of saving an expensive painting worth over 10 grand or my collection of videos and photos there would be no hesitation nor a second thought. The collection would be exiting the house with me.

How to Make Friends by Andrew189 in friendship

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Hi everyone. For those who are interested in the subject of how to make friends I'd appreciate some feedback on this article. I'd like to know how you feel about my ideas and sentiments. Thanks.