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Sudoku rules and example1/7/2024 ![]() ![]() The only possible locations for a 1 in the top left 3x3 block, then, is the third row.īut this means that, in the third row, the number 1 must appear in one of the red-circled cells - not onlyįor this 3x3 block but at all. In both the top row and the left-most column. In the example shown on the right, the location of the number 1 is already known (even if its exact location is still unknown), no other block may have that same number in the In this next technique, we useĪssigned to a given row or column of a specific block Only one remains in a cell, so then we know that cell's value. Once all the singles have been found, I usually start marking. ![]() Then it is also not possible anywhere else in the same row/column. Then it is also not possible anywhere else in the same block.Īnd it is not possible anywhere else in the same block, When a candidate is possible in a certain block and row/column,Īnd it is not possible anywhere else in the same row/column, Row/Column Range Checking ("locked" candidates) examples This idea is more fully discussed mathematically in The 12 Rules of Sudoku. ![]() If a candidate k is possible in the intersection of A and B but not possible elsewhere in A, then it is also not possible elsewhere in B. Using "A" and "B" here for some number of rows, columns, cells, or blocks, then we have: Most people do this step without actually making any marks.įirst of all, if the rules discussed below sound pretty much the same, it's because they are all just permutations of the same Cross-hatch scanning is generally all that is necessary for "easy" puzzles. This process, referred to as cross-hatching, is repeated for each row and each column. "hidden" by the presence of the other marks. The 5 in this cell is called a "hidden single" because it can only be in this single location, and that fact is Since a number can only appear once in any given column or row and must appear exactly once inĪny given 3x3 block, the easiest place to start is to first checkįor cells that must hold a value because no other cell in a 3x3 block can hold that number.įor example, in this case the number 5 is excluded from all but one cell in the top center 3x3 block. But in that top middle block only one cell can hold a 5. In that cell the numbers 4, 5, 6, and 8 are all possible. The dots in the cell in row 3, column 5, indicate that You should always start a Sudoku by finding all the hidden singles. Despite the name, hidden singles are far easier to find than naked singles. There is only one possible cell for a candidate. There is only one possible candidate for a cell a hidden single arises when This situation can arise for one of two reasons. When a candidate k is possible in only a single cell ofĪ row, column, or block, then that cell must be k. Hypothesis and proof and a sort of depth.Īll of these techniques are based on identifying all the possible "candidates" for a cell (indicated by marks)Īnd then eliminating them one by one until only one possibility remains in a given cell.Ĭross-Hatch Scanning (looking for singles) When all that fails, the Sudoku Assistant resorts to Almost-locked set analysis can be extended to grids, where itĪnd also to what I am calling almost-locked ranges. What I'm calling 3D Medusa analysis, includingĪnalysis. ![]() The Sudoku Assistant uses several techniques to solve a Sudoku puzzle: ![]()
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Download the new for android Mp3tag1/7/2024 ![]() Sony/Screenshot by CNETĪudiophiles have long looked down on digital music because the sound quality was notably inferior for golden-eared listeners with distinguishing tastes. It's also a nice fallback portable MP3 player option for kids if you don't want an iPad, which starts at around $300 but isn't pocketable. ![]() But it's the most capable and flexible option here, especially for those who are already in the Apple services universe - or refuse to leave their iTunes-based MP3 library. You can get refurbished models for less than $200, though this is still way too much to pay for a "music player," in my book. And, because it's got the App Store, you can also opt for alternate services like Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube and the like (so long as you can access a Wi-Fi hotspot), in addition to or instead of the Apple Music app. It works seamlessly with Bluetooth headphones and speakers, but you'll need a pesky Lightning adapter to use old-school headphones. The latter will cost you $429 (for 64GB of storage), but you'll get a device that can run the latest version of iOS, and it can pull music from iTunes (on Windows) or Apple Music (on the Mac). What to do instead? Get a used iPhone, or a new iPhone SE - and just use it on Wi-Fi. Maybe you have rare, one-off live tracks that don't exist on mainstream services. Maybe you've got one too many subscriptions already, so why pay for one more when you already have a music library of thousands of MP3 files sitting on your hard drive? Or maybe you've meticulously crafted iTunes playlists, like mixtapes of old, that you don't want to re-create or transfer to another service. It's quick, easy and convenient.īut maybe you think a subscription service isn't for you. Most tracks are downloadable, too, so you can listen to your music even when you leave a Wi-Fi or cellular coverage area. You pay your $5 to $10 a month, and you get access to nearly every popular song ever recorded. You can buy any iPhone or Android phone and pair it with subscription music apps like Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon Music and YouTube Music to use it as an audio player. ![]() ![]() While they once dominated pop culture, almost no one needs an MP3 player nowadays. Gone are the days of using a standalone MP3 player like the iPod. ![]()
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Best firm mattress in a box1/7/2024 ![]() During the course of our test of the Otty mattress we noticed how comfortable we were with the medium-firm tension and how even our temperature remained. Unlike some hybrid designs you can find on the market, Otty has quite a large spring section, which is aimed at encouraging good airflow within the mattress so you don’t get too hot while you sleep. The combination of eco-friendly materials makes this a good option for anyone who suffers with allergies, asthma and sensitive skin. Combined they do well to eliminate odours, wick away moisture and regulate your temperature as you sleep. It’s also the first hybrid in the UK to include both bamboo memory foam with charcoal infused layers – while bamboo is known for its temperature regulating properties, charcoal is a great antibacterial component. Within the bed in a box mattress market, the 25cm-thick Otty Pure Hybrid Bamboo and Charcoal (from £390) ticks a lot of boxes.įor a start, it’s great value for a hybrid design that combines comfortable memory foam and ergonomic pocket springs to create a supportive surface on which to sleep. The extra 3cm in depth instantly creates an opulent feel - looking and feeling like a mattress you’d expect to find in a boutique spa hotel. It also includes a high-quality breathable memory foam with soybean oil and natural balm to keep you at the optimum temperature at night and support your body, and a removable ‘air-flow top layer’ with convenient, removable washable cover.Īt 28cm deep - compared to an average of around 25cm – we found the Brook + Wilde Elite provided us with an incredibly sumptuous sleep. The mattress also features support foam with 'wave' technology to help with shoulder and hip alignment, relieving pressure points and providing a good cushioned feel. ![]() Inside you’ll find 2,500 mini pocket springs that are engineered to move with you as you turn in your sleep, and - unlike some of the standard bed in a box mattresses we have tested - an extra 1,000 135cm pocket springs, that gives you a little extra bounce and push back. Its hybrid body features eight layers to create a mattress that is designed to give you flexibility and provide an impressive amount of support for your hips and spine. This is a mattress that has been created to take pride of place in a master bedroom, as opposed to being placed in the spare room for occasional use. ![]() What makes this mattress stand out however, is the attention to detail that has gone into making up the structure that is designed to provide you with a deep and restful sleep. ![]() With a non-slip support base, side handles and removable washable cover the Brook and Wilde Elite (from £899) offers all the essentials you would expect from a good bed in a box mattress. ![]()
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Smashbox concealer1/7/2024 ![]() ![]() Apply the concealer at the end and top it with a face powder for neat finish.For a neat defined look use a corrector before concealer.It’s advisable to try the shade at the store before purchasing online or without trial to choose the color closest to skin type. Smashbox Studio Skin Concealer (Medium) is appropriate for pinkish fair complexioned beauties.More Photos, Swatches Pros of Smashbox Studio Skin 24 Hour Water Proof ConcealerĬons of Smashbox Studio Skin 24 Hour Water Proof Concealer I was satisfied because it matched the color of my skin perfectly and did not appear artificial even at day time. I did not feel any need to reapply or do any kind of touch up. It spreads well and settles within seconds of application without appearing greasy or oily. ![]() The concealer is easy to apply and sets well without appearing cakey or made up. Smashbox studio skin concealers are hydrating and waterproof that they can even be applied around the lip line for a neat definition. Studio Skin Flawless 24 Hour Concealer A creamy liquid concealer to correct, contour and highlight that lasts up to 24 hours without creasing or settling in fine lines. The concealer packaging is spill proof and can be easily carried even in the Jeans pocket. The thickness of the applicator is appropriate to be applied on any smallest area while the broad end helps in large area applications. ![]() The wand has a soft foot applicator on one end which helps in the product application. The concealer tube itself comes in thin black colored cardboard box that has complete product details. The shade of the concealer is mentioned on one end. Smashbox Studio Skin 24 Hour Water Proof Concealer (Medium) comes in a thin transparent long plastic tube with a black colored lid that has a long wand. ₹ 2200.00 for 2.7 mL in India In Detail Smashbox Studio Skin 24 Hour Waterproof Concealer Review, Swatches and My Experience Polysilicone-11, Laureth-7, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Zinc Stearate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Price of Smashbox Studio Skin 24 Hour Waterproof Concealer Water\Aqua\Eau, Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone Silylate, Butylene Glycol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Caffeine, Triethyl Citrate, Methicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Silica, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Shop concealer makeup and correcting products from Smashbox, a leading brand of high-performance cosmetics. Ingredients in Smashbox Studio Skin 24 Hour Waterproof Concealer
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Tds travel docs1/7/2024 ![]() An individual must ask their TCS collector by when they can collect the certificate. The TCS certificate will be issued within the respective timeline stipulated by the tax laws for the respective TCS collector. "Rule 37D of the income tax rules mandates the collector to issue a certificate in Form 27D (also known as TCS certificate) for collection of TCS from the collectee by the collector," says Dr Suresh Surana, founder, RSM India, a business consulting group. It is similar to Form 16 ( TDS certificate) issued by the employer. It is essentially documentary proof that the entity responsible for TCS collection has deducted and deposited tax with the government. Mutual Funds Spend Credit Cards P2P Data Center Fuel Rates Diesel Rates Petrol Rates Bank Pan Number Bank holidays Penny Stocks MF Ratings & NAV Top Performing Schemes Top Star Rated Schemes Top Tax Saving Schemes Highest Risk Adjusted Return New Fund Offers Forthcoming Dividends NPS Top Performing NPS Scheme Most Consistent NPS schemes ETF Perfomance Latest Prices Listed Bonds Traded in Cash Market ULIPs ULIP Schemes Calculators Recurring Deposit Calculator Fixed Deposit Calculator LTCG Tax Calculator Income Tax Calculator Rent Receipt Generator SIP Calculator IFSC Bank Code NPS Calculator Invoice Generator EPF Calculator House Property Income HRA Calculator Sukanya Samriddhi Calculator Education Loan Calculator Car Loan Calculator Home Loan Calculator Personal Loan Calculator Risk Tolerance Calculator Financial Fitness Calculator Interest Rates Recurring Deposit Rates Fixed Deposit Rates Bank Fixed Deposits Rates Post Office Schemes Rates MCLR Loan EMI Participate & Win Stocks & Shares ET Wealth ET Wealth Editions Buy Wealth Magazine ET Wealth Newsletterįorm 27D is a TCS certificate issued by the tax deductor to the individual. ![]()
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Junior ux ui designer jobs1/7/2024 ![]() ![]() In fact, there was a decrease in lead roles compared to last year. A lot of intermediate designers are moving into senior roles but we don’t see major shifts from senior to lead roles. How can we explain that? Not only is the UX industry top-heavy, it’s actually getting heavier. ![]() See the chart below for the full breakdown (Fig 3). 34.5% of them were senior, and 25.5% of them were either Staff, Principal, Lead, Manager or Head of Department. First of all, something I noticed is that a lot of designers are still quite senior. The seniority distribution is interesting again as there are some major differences from 2022. And despite receiving a lot of feedback on last year’s survey calling for allowing multiple answers, I decided to keep the single-answer format because I wanted to learn about the most pressing reason. I know, even from my own experience, that there are usually multiple reasons why designers quit a job. Participants could only pick one answer from a range of options. I was happy with my manager (rate 1 to 5).I was happy with my coworkers (rate 1 to 5).I was happy with the work I was doing (rate 1 to 5).For how many years have you been with the company when you left?. ![]()
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Drafting pencil1/6/2024 ![]() If you want the Pipe Slide’s twice-as-fast lead-rotation engine and retractable tip, you’re limited to the Kuru Toga Advance, which has a metal-plated clip and tip, giving it more heft and a lower center of gravity. If the Kuru Toga’s rotating mechanism sounds appealing but you prefer a differently styled writing implement, we suggest looking at the many other available versions. Widths available: 0.5 mm for the Pipe Slide 0.3 mm, 0.5 mm, and 0.7 mm for the Kuru Toga standard pencil ![]() The Kuru Toga has been our pick since 2013, but the Pipe Slide is a newer version: It has a retractable tip so it won’t stab you through your pocket, and it rotates lead twice as fast as the original so it keeps the tip at a finer point. It looks and feels nicer than most similarly priced or cheaper mechanical pencils, and it’s readily available online and at office-supply and stationery stores. Don't buy this thing.For people who mostly use a pencil for writing and doodling, the Uni Kuru Toga Pipe Slide is a well-rounded, always-sharp option. ![]() This pencil is not worth the money, especially with a masterpiece like the 600 Warped from heat, but lead doesn't go through the pencil anymore. Maybe the plastic parts inside the pencil However, that problem went away as soon as the pencil I mean the lead inside the barrel, but still near the tip, breaks all the Iĭon't mean the lead breaking from me writing hard or from advancing too much It's super weak.Īnother problem is that the barrel snaps the lead frequently while writing. There is absolutely noĬlick sound and no vibration in the pencil. After pushing through the slack,Īdvancing the lead feels like using a miniature air pump. Twisting the top to move the tip works wellĮnough, but designing the pencil around this function causes a lot of problems.įor some reason, the barrel of the pencil has almost 0.2 cm of slack whenĬlicking, so the cap and the tip wiggle a lot. The knurled grip is gentleĮnough on skin without sacrificing grip strength. It'sĮasy to write with and easy to keep a firm grip on. On the positive side, apart from its looks, the pencil is weighted nicely. Super cool the red accents are a nice touch. The gold accents are great the matte black finish is It's beautiful and it's among the mostĮnjoyable pencils to hold. Its hexagonal form is reminiscent of traditional wooden pencils, and accents include the iconic Rotring red circle below the eraser. The pencil is stylish, with a technical look and high-quality parts. A refillable eraser sits at the top, concealed by a cap. ![]() Engineers admire this pencil for its solid construction, lead advancement mechanism, and long guide pipe that provides an excellent view of the lead. This feature is wonderful for protecting the tip of this weighty pencil and your pockets. ![]() The lead sleeve is smoothly retracted by twisting the knurled section near the top of the pencil. The Rotring 800 has a 4 mm lead sleeve that fully retracts, an all-metal body, a traditional knurled grip, and a clip. The weight and feel are exactly what many people expect for professional drafting pencils. Rotring mechanical pencils are highly sought-after and requested at JetPens. Planner Stickers, Pens, Stamps, and MoreĬan a Rotring 600 become any better? Yes, add a retractable tip and you have the incredible Rotring 800.Japanese Stationery: What's the Big Deal?.The Difference Between Ballpoint, Gel, and Rollerball Pens. ![]()
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Team fortress 2 scout transparent1/6/2024 ![]() Team Fortress 2 Roblox Loadout Milkman, scout, boxing Glove, hand, video Game png 500x564px 245.44KB.Team Fortress 2 Valve Corporation Art blog, tf2 scout fanart, love, angle, hat png 500x581px 230.03KB.Team Fortress 2 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Portal 2 Dota 2, scout, game, hat, dota 2 png 512x512px 84.03KB.Team Fortress 2 Team Fortress Classic Video game Wiki Rocket jumping, scout, video Game, fictional Character, arm png 700x1517px 594.07KB.Team Fortress 2 Garry's Mod Half-Life 2: Episode Two The Orange Box Portal, scout, game, video Game, valve Corporation png 512x512px 179.88KB.Team Fortress 2 Source Filmmaker Video game Valve Corporation Mod, scout, food, video Game, fictional Character png 2233x2043px 475.15KB.Team Fortress 2 Garry's Mod Scouting World Scout Emblem, Scout Icon, emblem, orange, logo png 540x540px 26.23KB.Team Fortress 2 Taunting Animaatio Wiki, Expat Rental Scout, media, shoe, scout png 714x899px 303.23KB.Roblox Desktop Team Fortress 2 Video game, scout, video Game, cartoon, fictional Character png 1920x1080px 423.21KB.Team Fortress 2 Garry's Mod Video game Source Filmmaker Scouting, others, png 331x746px 185.03KB.Team Fortress 2 T-shirt Scouting Xbox 360 Taunting, scout, video Game, weapon, performing Arts png 1059x1082px 413.53KB.Team Fortress 2 Minecraft Video game Wiki Scouting, scout, video Game, zombie, wikia png 1107x1385px 410.57KB.Team Fortress 2 Emblem Engineer T-shirt Wikia, scout, orange, people, engineering png 540x540px 35.8KB.Team Fortress 2 Agar.io Garry's Mod GameBanana Video game, scout, face, head, video Game png 512x512px 132.78KB.Team Fortress 2 Garry's Mod Scouting World Scout Emblem, scout, emblem, orange, logo png 540x540px 31.63KB.Team Fortress 2 Team Fortress Classic Club Penguin Minecraft Panfu, scout, game, hand, club Penguin png 688x718px 293.62KB.Team Fortress 2 Quake Team Fortress Classic Dota 2 Fallout 3, Scout logo, game, monochrome, video Game png 3000x3000px 58.88KB.Team Fortress 2 Video game Red team Mod, scout, blue, game, label png 3924x1700px 496.77KB.Team Fortress 2 Boy Scout Handbook Taunting Scouting Video game, Minecraft, boxing Glove, video Game, shoe png 448圆53px 194.17KB.Team Fortress 2 Baseball Bats Sport Hat, scout, face, hat, sport png 512x512px 107.97KB. ![]() Though the game had an unofficial competitive scene for many years, support for official competitive play through ranked matchmaking and an overhauled casual experience was added in July 2016. A 'drop system' was also added and refined, allowing free-to-play users to periodically receive game equipment and items by use of a random number generator. In June 2011, it became free-to-play, supported by microtransactions for in-game cosmetics. Valve continues to release new content, including maps, items, and game modes, as well as community-made updates and contributed content. Team Fortress 2 received critical acclaim for its art direction, gameplay, humor, and use of character in a multiplayer-only game. Leyendecker, Dean Cornwell, and Norman Rockwell, and uses Valve's Source game engine. The finished Team Fortress 2 has cartoon-like visuals influenced by the art of J. After Valve released no information for six years, Team Fortress 2 regularly featured in Wired News' annual vaporware list among other ignominies. Announced in 1998, the game once had more realistic, militaristic visuals and gameplay, but this changed over the protracted nine-year development. The development is led by John Cook and Robin Walker, creators of the original Team Fortress. In Team Fortress 2, players join one of two teams comprising nine character classes, battling in a variety of game modes including capture the flag and king of the hill. It is distributed online through Valve's digital retailer Steam, with retail distribution being handled by Electronic Arts. The game was released for Windows as a standalone entry in April 2008 and was updated to support OS X in June 2010 and Linux in February 2013. A PlayStation 3 version followed in December 2007. ![]() It was released as part of the video game bundle The Orange Box in October 2007 for Microsoft Windows and the Xbox 360. It is the sequel to the 1996 mod Team Fortress for Quake and its 1999 remake, Team Fortress Classic. ![]() Team Fortress 2 (TF2) is a team-based multiplayer first-person shooter video game developed and published by Valve Corporation. ![]()
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Helicon vs zerene stacker1/6/2024 ![]() ![]() If you shoot in automatic or semi-automatic mode with the Z6, the first-frame exposure lock option will affect the camera. A 100-page stack can be completed in under 20 seconds with a Nikon Z6 with an F1.9 lens, which shoots at 5.5 frames per second (fps). Later, you will combine these photos into an image with a large depth of field in order to generate a final one. The Z6 can take a series of photos with varying distances at different magnifications, and it is the first camera to do so on the Nikon D850. It’s unfortunate that you’ll have to re-learn the same thing each time you finish.Ī feature known as focus shift is one of the features found on Nikon Z6. Can The Nikon Z5 Do Focus Stacking?Īlthough the Z5 has a reset button, it does not reset to its original focus point after you finish shooting a focus stack sequence (as does the Z6). Third-party software programs can be used to shift camera shifts. If you want to create a single image and avoidblurring the background, open your aperture. It took me less than ten minutes to put it all together and shoot it, process it, and store it. With the D850, focus stacking is a lot easier now that it’s so simple. When a person focuses a lens with their focus, the size of the subject changes with the distance between them. Breathing and Macro-Rails are the focus of this exercise. The tilt-shift lens allows you to change the plane of focus so that you can tilt it toward you and get closer to objects both in focus and far away. In addition to Zerene Stacker and Helicon Focus, retouching modes allow you to save desired details from a single frame. The main reason I chose Helicon Focus is that it is simple to use, quick, and can handle RAW data. Furthermore, it can work with RAW files, as well as produce a DNG that can be later used for nondestructive editing in Lightroom. The ability to focus on one object is what distinguishes Helicon Focus from Zerene Stacker. If you want a creamy, dreamy background, you should open the lens wide. While Photoshop allows you to focus your stack, most serious stackers prefer Zerene Stacker or Helicon Focus. It is possible to set the frames for 300, the step width for the shot at 5, compose the shot, rack the focus to the minimum (though in the interest of time I will manually focus on the closest part of the shot to the centerline at the beginning), and then start The D850 takes a sequence of photos, and it does not count the final stacked image. With the D850, you can shoot up to 300 frames at a time, which is more than enough for most situations. As a result, the step depth is determined by the aperture rather than the magnification. I stopped taking photos with a f/16 camera at about 3mm of stepping distance between exposures. ![]() On the 105mm macro lens set at f/5.6, the D850 has a maximum step width of 10 and has a focal length of 0.08 mm per shot. In this case, the stack of flowers was only a short distance away from where the flowers were placed. The Tamron 150-600mm at a minimum focus distance of 7 feet allowed the chives to be shot. Focus stacking is a versatile technique that can also be used to create landscapes. In addition to Zerene Stacker and Helicon Focus, images were processed using Adobe Photoshop. As you can see, I shot RAW and JPEG and stacked the images shown here using the JPEGs. ![]() The number of shots you want, the time between shots, and the amount of shift between shots on the D850 can all be tailored to your needs. In the camera menu, Nikon incorrectly labeled its focus stacking feature as focus shift (see what focus shift stands for in photography). This is especially useful for macro photography or when shooting with a telephoto lens, as it can help to ensure that the entire image is in focus. This allows the user to take multiple photos at different focus points and then combine them into a single image. Yes, Nikon cameras have the focus stacking feature. ![]() |