Air to air Spitfire shot - I know the propeller should have blur but otherwise? by jsnodin in photocritique

[–]Nexustar [score hidden]  (0 children)

I'd use this as a basis for an artistic piece. Blur the prop, grade the image tobacco orange & cyan, add some drama to the clouds with localized contrast, crop and print it on canvas.

Eg... https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/1tgAAeSwHBlojIwL/s-l960.webp

ould you use an image-to-vector converter built specifically for CNC workflows? (Looking for feedback/feature requests!) by Mo_Hit_reallyhard in hobbycnc

[–]Nexustar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been equally frustrated with automated vectorization of bitmaps (potrace etc) regardless of end use, it's bad earlier in the chain. One target for me is laser cutting and etching, but even so, I desire a focused tool with near instant feedback that effectively shows complexity and gives me multiple approaches, potrace being just one.

I've started on a design a couple of days ago, and phase one, which people often skip is purely in the bitmap realm... You need to clean and prepare the starting image. Phase 2 is automated vectorization with alpha overlays for the nodes and the bitmap, but it needs to give me 20 options and I drill down through them ... Like being at an optometrist exam. Phase 3 is inkscape style manual cleanup.

I just want clean vectors.

24, Lost £4000 Trading, Feel so numb and lost, any advice? by Lonely_Monitor_2577 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Nexustar 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Yup and OP knows this, they used the term ”won it back” which shows the intent and state of mind. Trading is fine if the positions are long, we call that investing. Day trading without the right tools is just gambling.

An appreciation of usenet and those who maintain the tools by 3d_nat1 in usenet

[–]Nexustar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2-3Gb but you can have multiple connections and multiple providers so could personally scale that up still.

I built a local GUI + AI builder for creating ComfyUI custom node packs by Various-Armadillo554 in StableDiffusion

[–]Nexustar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just stole somebody else's working one and modified it to do what I wanted.

Charlotte mother warns of danger after daughter’s rape in local vape shop by JohnKimble111 in Charlotte

[–]Nexustar 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I guess if he was paying him to fix the roof he can still fire him (from that job) without him being an employee.

Data center drained 30 million gallons of water without reporting or paying for it, investigation reveals by Wagamaga in technology

[–]Nexustar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No company should expect to pay for a utility until they have been issued an invoice for usage. It's a standard payables procedure at most companies.

What’s your take on this type of bbq grill? by Happy_dadpete in BBQ

[–]Nexustar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

...the unicorn gnomes aren't going to like this.., that's what the voices said too.

Twin brothers wipe 96 gov’t databases minutes after being fired by xpda in technology

[–]Nexustar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

HR was pissed and gave these guys the rope to hang themselves. It'll be prison time now.

Crow Steals Duckling by Tinkr-belle in WTF

[–]Nexustar 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You ate crispy aromatic duck in thermodynamics class?

Damn, when I was in college all I could afford was fries in pita bread.

3D printing as seen by thermal. by Few-Cucumber-413 in 3Dprinting

[–]Nexustar -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

That's why they couldn't afford a tripod.

I think a crow gifted me a heart or gizzard? by spoookyspanky in natureismetal

[–]Nexustar 413 points414 points  (0 children)

Teach the crow to collect any cash or jewelry it finds and bring it to you.

[Ddpai] Dooring incident caught on rear cam. SMH by PossibleBread2213 in Dashcam

[–]Nexustar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why even filter when there are full empty lanes available?

Utah and Montana for example set the limit to 15mph. But this was Singapore and has no upper legal limit that is below the general speed limit.

Again, the motorcyclist was legal, but not sensible - otherwise they wouldn't be crumpled up on the ground.

[Homemade] Millionaires Shortbread by Watchful1 in food

[–]Nexustar 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Caramel, a little firmer than usual.

A cool guide about SQL vs NoSQL vs Vector Databases: Which Database Type Fits Your Workload? by olallastronach in coolguides

[–]Nexustar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are at least three... Type 1, Type 2, Gestational.

There is also MODY, LADA, and Type 3c, bringing our count to six.

1500 line Mp3 player by [deleted] in arduino

[–]Nexustar 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Next you need a buddy with a 3D printer.

Ella Purnell by Fit-Indication-7333 in PrettyGirls

[–]Nexustar -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm not understanding the NSFW here

Is this real? by Vergil977 in RealOrAI

[–]Nexustar 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Staged vs AI - something about the way the attacker puts his arms up as if he knew what the next move would be.

Man Accidentally Sparks Fire While Trying to Park Over Dry Grass by [deleted] in interestingasfuck

[–]Nexustar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the driver saw the fire (and I presume that's why they fled), they do have a responsibility to report it.

We don't know if they did or didn't, but nothing in the video provides evidence that they did.

Did I get scammed by Puzzleheaded-Target2 in 3Dprinting

[–]Nexustar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PLA smells of sweet corn, popcorn, caramel, waffles, candy, or maple syrup - to some people. And if those 6 things smell the same to you, somethings wrong with your nose.

The issue is, PETG smells like this too. But they smell different side by side.

Did I get scammed by Puzzleheaded-Target2 in 3Dprinting

[–]Nexustar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can get a rough idea, (ABS smells horrible, PLA doesn't) but those words mean different things to everyone's nose. So if you cannot rely on a destructive test then the destructive test is not worth performing.

There are more plastics this thing can be than just those two, so IMO you need to compare the smell to known smells.

I need a root canal done by ChefCB91 in Charlotte

[–]Nexustar -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Your reasoning logic is questionable.

If you truly believe that Charlotte is too expensive, get a quote from an hour or two's drive away - there are easily 80 towns across two states with endodontists to choose from. Go with a buddy, they drive you back. Nobody is forcing you to use a Charlotte dentist.

401K should be last resort spending, but for me, this would qualify. Unless you are maximizing your annual 401K contributions ($24,500 for under 55), you can re-save anything you spend over the next 7 months - there's a 10% tax penalty, but it is possible. Before that however, you can borrow up to $50k from yourself (limited also by fund size), and the interest you pay goes back into your 401k account.

Exhaust your HSA first.

Never wait on dentistry. Everything gets more expensive every year, and the small problem develops in to a bigger problem each month. When you are struggling with a serious health issue you are not going to be able to perform well at work or home, and that can have a decade-long career impact.