Convert it to a vector image and you can scale it as you please without losing resolution. You can use photoshop or illustrator to do the conversion. Google also found http://vectormagic.com/home which is supposed to do it online. I tried it and it seemed to work pretty well. I've got it as a pdf file which I'll send to you if you want.
I didn't think photoshop did vector images. I always used CoralDRAW12 when i worked in the print shop for a year. But yea, do everything in vectors, this way you can scale it to any size without losing resolution.
Yeah, I'm doing it in vector in Illustrator, because online shit is shit. Photoshop doesn't actually work with vectors, but it can import them and whatnot for raster editing.
My girlfriend does some traveling for work and is gone maybe one week every two to three months. Every time she does I send her flowers because I know it's a shitty week for her and I want to make her smile. Last time I did something a little different and sent her 1 rose and a teddy bear. Does anyone have any ideas for me on something else I can send her?
Hey guys, I work Law Enforcement in an environment where I'll be in the middle of nowhere, with the possibility of walking 10+ miles away from anything. We were provided GPSes when we started, but I'm looking for a relatively cheap ($200 or less) and super durable watch which also has a compass. I was looking at G-shocks, but I know absolutely nothing about any other watch brands. Any advice? Thanks.
I've used handheld GPS and tried Suunto watches for day to day work and in my experience the watch was not reliable. I much preferred a dedicated GPS device. I wouldn't trust a multifunction watch for something I had to rely on for work, especially as you say you are in law enforcement. I can recommend the Garmin C60sx for best combination of signal, features, screen readability, durability and battery life, at least as of 3 years ago.
Does anybody know of the best way to identify antique furniture and rugs? My wife inherited an old wardrobe that we believe to be turn of the century a long time ago and it just doesn't fit our house or life, etc. We also have a few very old rugs from the same time period. We aren't sure the best way to identify the items. Are there any good online forums or should I contact a local dealer to come check the pieces out?
Does anyone want to work some photoshop magic for me for $50? I have an image which shows a map of Australia's offshore educational partners. I would like to transform this into something more like this Important criteria: I would like Australia centred and if possible slightly disproportionately large. There should be lines originating from Australia to each of the pins on the map. If anyone is interested in doing this (graphic design students where you at?) please drop me a line. I can EFT you the coin with a minimum of fuss. If I have drastically underestimated the amount of work involved and you think it's worth more than $50 feel free to haggle, although I'd need a fairly compelling argument.
It seems my laptop power cord is playing up. I have to play around with it for a couple of minutes every time my laptop status changes to disconnected, which basically occurs whenever I move the laptop. At the moment, it is connected, but not charging ("plugged in, not charging") Is this something that can be fixed/replaced fairly easily? I think I've had the laptop for 3-4 years now. It's a Compaq Notebook
You can buy an OEM charger pretty easily, but they tend to run a little expensive. Alternately, you can buy a universal laptop charger that will have interchangeable tips depending on your laptop model. It's not uncommon for the wiring in the chargers to become frayed or loose, causing the symptom you described. Alternately, it could be a problem with the connection into your laptop itself - but the charger is the easier and cheaper thing to troubleshoot and replace. I owned one of the Targus universal chargers, and it was fine: <a class="postlink" href="http://www.amazon.com/Targus-Charging-Supports-Warranty-APA32US/dp/B0054CFKQI/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.amazon.com/Targus-Charging-S ... 0054CFKQI/</a> Amazon has a good return policy, too, just in case it's actually your laptop connector with the problem.
So I'm looking to get a decent bike, something that I can use for offroad, but also good for the road. I've been looking at Kona and Specialized, but am trying to find something under $1000 and great for both kinds of terrain. Any suggestions?
You need to somewhat define your usage. There is no bike that is great for both kinds of terrain. There are bikes that are great at one kind of terrain, and tolerable at another. This is like asking for a car that would be great to take to the track on weekends, but go off-roading with as well. It doesn't exist. So realistically, where do you want to spend most of your time? Which terrain do you want the bike to be the best at? I mean, if you're commuting a couple miles to work or you want to be able to run errands to the store, it probably doesn't matter if the bike is great on the road - a couple miles is no big deal. If you're commuting 15 miles each way, every day, though... suddenly it matters a lot more.
The usage would most likely end up being probably 70/30 as far as road/offroad. Definitely more road than offroad, but I do want to be able to ride trails and whatnot when I can. I looked at a Specialized Rockhopper over the weekend, which seemed to have a lot of give, but I could also lock the front shocks out to give (what I can imagine, I'm fairly new to the bike game) a better ride on the road.
An inexpensive hardtail is probably your best bet - the Rockhopper is a great bike and is actually one I was thinking about when you posted. I'd ignore features like locking out shocks. The reality is that, unless you're standing up and stomping pretty hard, the front shock isn't absorbing much effort. The bigger concern is going to be the knobby tiers and the weight. If the bike is otherwise great, then go for it - but don't let things like shock lockout sell you on it. Fit of the bike is the single most important factor. Next most important, if you're riding on the road a lot, is probably going to be the weight. So if you have two bikes that fit similarly, if one is noticeably lighter it will help. If you'll have a fairly clean division between road and trail time, I'd recommend buying a pair of slick tires that can withstand high PSI, and getting good at changing your tires. Big knobby tires are just murder on the road, and a set of slicks pumped up pretty high will do wonders to help smooth out your pavement riding. You might want to check out some of the 29ers. Big wheels are a big help on the road, and with a set of slicks you might actually end up with a tolerable pavement bike. Just a thought. I've heard a lot of good things about the Kona Kahuna. All of this advice goes out the window if your pavement use is for short (<2 miles) trips or bar hopping or whatever. If that's the case, forget about what it's like on the road and just buy the one that's the most comfortable as a mountain bike.
Can anyone recommend a good accounts receivable program? It will be used for quoting and billing for a drainage contracting business.
I've lived in Raleigh for the last 5 years. Not a major city, but with Durham, it's big enough with plenty to do. I spent many years in DC prior. I grew up in the mid-west in Cleveland and went to school in Cincinnati so the mid-west is no stranger to me and I enjoyed it. I need some help. I've been thinking of a job change and sent out resumes to what I feel are the best firms in my area. Nobody has been hiring as my profession had been hit hard by the recession and is years away from recovering, if ever. I got contacted yesterday by a firm that is looking to hire somebody with my skillset but the job is in their Champaign, Illinois office. They have offices in Raleigh, Indy and Champaign. Cleveland, Cincy and Raleigh are all comparable in size. DC was and still is my favorite area as it offers so much to do on any level. Does anybody have any insights into the Urbana-Champaign area? It seems to be just a very very small college town. Looks to be about equal distance from St. Louis, Chicago and Indianapolis. Still a couple hours away from all of them. I accepted an interview as it never hurts to look at any opportunity. If I don't take it, maybe they'd consider me if/when an opening appears here. It is a good firm. I've lived in small cities but they are usually a suburb of something larger that has more to offer. This just seems like a small city with nothing at all around it. I've never been there and up until yesterday would have never knew where Champaign, IL was or even ever thought about it. Regardless, if they are interested, I think my asking price and demands will be much higher than I'd otherwise ask as I really need convincing to make a move like this. I'd love to hear any thoughts on the area, making a move like this, opinions, anything? This has taken me aback a bit and caught me off guard. I was raised an Ohio State fan, so I could try to go to games. It can't be any more annoying being around all Illinois fans than being near this strange Duke, UNC, NC State madness around here.
I'm seriously considering taking the plunge and getting a macbook pro 13" i7, however before I do so I need to be certain of a couple of things - does owning one have the same affect on the user as a large quantity of cocaine? and can it handle 1080p on a hdtv through the thunderbolt i/o without any stuttering? The laptop I currently have (Acer amd 2ghz dual core) can't play 1080p through the hdmi output without a lot of stuttering and can barely cope with 720p. I've googled away and found that no one has posted any problems so far which means either a) those problems haven't come to light yet or b) macbooks truly are that good and can handle 8gb .mkv files with no problems. Being a pc user for my entire life, I'm dubious that any platform can work so effectively without any problems so do any of you have any experience with this? Much appreciated.