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After previously implementing support for image value remapping in my image-processing infrastructure, I’ve been looking into generating better gradient colour mapping schemes / palettes than the initial hard-coded HSV ramp I used. The thermal camera I have can bake in one or two pretty nice presets, but as previously discussed, I wanted the freedom and flexibility to “tone-map” them myself afterwards, for more creative freedom. There are a wide range …

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Thanks to Charlie Horse 47 and Killdumpster for their sponsorship of this post, via the magic of Patreon. ***Oh is he more, too much more than a pretty face?I don't think so.Then again, perhaps I do think so.He is, after all, still at Number One on the UK singles chart, with his latest smash Gonna Make You a Star.I refer, of course, to David Essex who's discovered what it's like …

A shock report in the Guardian highlights claims of the immense cost to the British economy of health problems resulting from poor diets. The UK’s growing addiction to unhealthy food costs £268bn a year, far outstripping the budget for the whole NHS, the first research into the subject has found. The increased consumption of foods high in fat, salt and sugar or which have been highly processed is having a …

Video: Kim Deal – “Nobody Loves You More” Directed by Alex Da Corte. From Nobody Loves You More, out November 22 on 4AD. Nobody’s ever going to be as cool as Kim Deal. She can sit on a raft and sing to a plastic flamingo and she’s still cooler than all of us. But that’s okay, we’re all doing the best we can. And here she is with another single …

Part II of our annual gift guide! A reminder: whether you’d actually buy these things is, to a certain extent, beside the point; it’s how enjoyable it can be to dig into a well-curated list and imagine a future when your home might be full of incredible things, and the world might just be a better place. Today’s gift guide comes from Jill, who tends to make personalized hats on …

At the end of October, my cofounder and I decided to step back from day-to-day roles at Shuffle. In theory, not much changes. In practice, clarified expectations empower the team to own the business while freeing us to pursue our personal opportunity-cost hypotheses. How we got here could fill another post or three. Highlights include calls with the former CEOs of Tinder and Meetup, as well as peak gross sales …

In his first feature-length English-language film, Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar weaves a deeply emotional yet visually captivating story. The furniture and decor in The Room Next Door play a central role in shaping the film’s visual language, using bold and colourful pieces as a backdrop to the evolving bond between Ingrid, a novelist (Julianne Moore), and Martha, a war reporter (Tilda Swinton). Once close during their youth while working together …

Reading Time: 2 minutes Why does memory matter in every classroom? “If a problem solution is presented in a manner that requires learners to split their attention between multiple sources of information … more effort is needed to process the information.” – John Sweller John Sweller’s research highlights how teachers can improve student learning outcomes by reducing unnecessary cognitive […]

Amazon dropped a bunch of Black Friday deals early, including 50% off Technivorms, and Baratza Vario+ grinders at 20% off - Updated 3pm 11/21. The post Early Black Friday Deals for 2024 appeared first on CoffeeGeek.

Written by Morpheus KitamiWelcome to Miriam's Apartment in scenic New York (MAY NOT ACTUALLY NEW YORK IN THE GAME) where we, who are definitely not George Stark, will investigate Miriam's death. There are a lot of objects I can examine here, but I suspect a flowerbed is the only one I can do anything with. Oh, well, inside we go.No wonder Miriam got murdered, she lives in Vincent Price's apartment …

The Triangle Capella is more than just a set of speakers. This is a complete high end HiFi SYSTEM for a crazy good price. Made in France! [...] The post Triangle Capella Review. Full Synergy HiFi System for LESS. first appeared on Steve Huff Hi-Fi and Photo.

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Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with us in Mt. Airy! Sean will be playing music, singing and telling stories. All are welcome to stick around for the meet and greet after the show where Sean will be hugging necks, signing books and taking pictures. Books and other merchandise will be available for purchase before and after the show. Doors open at 6:00 PM EST and the show starts at 7:00 PM …

Something I neglected to mention in my 'Signs of the Summer' post was the screening of Married to Comics that I attended/organised at the Rio Cinema in Dalston, London. The good news for those that have been unable to catch it on the big screen is that it's now streaming.Stream Married to ComicsThe film is a feature-length documentary about the life and work of two pioneers in the genre of …