![]() In column 3 we find just two unsolved cells with option 8. Finally, there is a Step 6 clue with the 8’s. There are a number of potential Step 6 clues, but none of them track through the puzzle, such that no unsolved cells are affected by both driver cells. We will start by searching the 1’s to see if there is a potential Step 6 clue, and then navigate through the 2-9’s. Look for just 2 unsolved cells in a row that contain the same option where these 2 cells are not in the same box.Look for just 2 unsolved cells in a column that contain the same option where these 2 cells are not in the same box.Look for just 2 unsolved cells in a box that contain the same option where these 2 cells are not in the same row or column.There are 3 circumstances that establish the potential for a Step 6 exercise: There are no Step 1-5 clues, so we will now proceed to Step 6: Dan’s Yes-No Challenge. Now your grid should look like Example #60.3 below. ![]() We have now completed Puzzle Preparation steps 1-4, so we will fill in the options for the unsolved cells. Now your grid should look like Example #60.2 below: Example #60.2 The only cells in box 2 that can be a 7 are C4R2 & C5R2, so put a small 7 in the bottom of C1R2, C2R2, C8R2 & C9R2. The only cells in box 6 that can be a 5 are C7R6 & C8R6, so put a small 5 in the bottom of C4R6 & C6R6. The only cells in box 2 that can be a 4 are C6R1 & C6R3, so put a small 4 inn the bottom of C6R4, C6R6, C6R8 & C6R9. The only cells in box 4 that can be a 3 are C1R4 & C2R4, so put a small 3 in the bottom of C4R4 & C9R4. The only cells in box 9 that can be a 2 are C8R8 and C9R8, so put a small 2 in C4R8, C5R8 & C6R8. Indicate by placing a small 1 in the bottom of C3R3. (A 1 cannot exist in C3R1, C3R8 or C3R9, but we already know this). The only cells in box 4 (left-hand middle box of 9 x 9 cells) that can be a 1 are C3R5 & C3R6 therefore, a 1 cannot exist in C3R3. Now your grid should like Example #60.1 below: Example #60.1 The first thing we observe is that C2R6 (cell in column 2, row 6) =2 (obvious answer). We will start with the 1’s and navigate through 2’s to 9’s, then repeat the process until we conclude all step 1-4 clues. This month we will again complete all of the first 4 steps in the order we observe them, versus all step 1, then step 2, step 3, and step 4 in order, before we move on to step 5. FILL IN THE OPTIONS FOR THE UNSOLVED CELLS MARK UNSOLVED CELLS WITH OPTIONS THAT CANNOT EXIST INTHOSE CELLS.ĥ. Prior to utilizing techniques first complete the 5 Steps of Puzzle Preparation …Ĥ. More on this technique later in the puzzle. It is by far the most difficult puzzle ever presented in my monthly articles (assuming I did not miss a clue)! To solve this puzzle, we will employ a new (to this magazine) technique that rarely needs to be used. Puzzle #60 represents a unique experience. If we say 7 saves 6, those of you who have been following my articles will probably realize the meaning! Steps 6-8 are covered in detail, in Dan’s book. Steps 1-5 are relatively common techniques and are explained in the TI LIFE articles above. Step 7: DAN’S CLOSE RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGE Step 4: XY-Wings & XYZ Wings – See December 2015 Step 3: Sudoku Gordonian Rectangles and Polygons – See November 2015 Step 2: Turbos & Interaction – See October 2015 Step 1: Sudoku Pairs, Triplets and Quads – See September 2015 Once you have completed the puzzle, to the extent that you have filled-in all obvious answers and have written all potential options across the top of the unsolved cells (PUZZLE PREPARATION), Dan recommends the following Steps to complete the puzzle. There is a place at the end of this article to weigh in on your thoughts, should you care to express them.ĭAN’S 8-STEP APPROACH TO SOLVING ALL SUDOKU PUZZLES ![]() Perhaps that is not what you are seeking, but if you learn to solve the puzzles in my articles, you will have the skills to solve any Sudoku puzzle. Each morning I solve on the average three 17-given puzzles, looking for the one that can possibly assist you in sharpening your Sudoku skills. Quite simply I seek the most difficult puzzles I can locate. Ok, so why 17 each month? As you know by now, there is a monthly puzzle which you can solve on your own, or you can follow my lead. Most likely any puzzle with 16 given answers will have more than one solution. We say “valid” meaning there can only be one solution for a puzzle. Additionally, there is belief that no valid Sudoku puzzles can contain only 16 given answers. ![]() Why does the author choose a puzzle each month with 17 given answers? Going back in time I read that valid Sudoku puzzles must have a minimum of 17 given answers, and the maximum is debatable, usually in the 30’s. You may wonder about the puzzle selection for this magazine.
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Use the trash can button to clear the chart. ![]() Use various different colors to show how different factors create patterns on the board. ![]() Continue highlighting products and factors to show a pattern. You can use 400 multiplication table to practice your multiplication skills with our online examples or print out our free Multiplication Worksheets to practice on your own. This is the 3 times table which is the multiplication table for the number 3, where each number in the table is obtained by multiplying 3 by an integer. In addition, the equation will appear at the bottom of the chart. 400 Times Table chart is given below to help you learn multiplication skills. The product and corresponding factors will automatically be highlighted. Learning Multiplication table chart LAMINATED poster for classroom students bedroom clear teaching. To use the free interactive multiplication chart, choose the color on the left side of the chart. When students are confident in their knowledge of multiplication, they can focus on other aspects of problem-solving such as choosing the correct operation, critical thinking, and analyzing numbers. Fluency in multiplication facts can help students as they move on to other topics including division, word problems, and problem-solving. Use this free interactive multiplication chart to teach times table facts. The colors will help you memorize all your multiplication tables from the 1 to the 12 times table. We have assigned a different color code for each times table, with a nice color gradient. Educational Games » Teacher Tools » Virtual Manipulatives » Number Chart Manipulatives » Multiplication Chart Multiplication Chart A pretty chart with All the times tables to print in A4 format (PDF). ![]() Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant that aims to provide personalized assistance to users for a range of tasks and activities. As with all chat-based AI tools, you might need to follow a trial-and-error approach when crafting your questions in order to get the answers you're looking for. This can leave room for error, or “hallucinations”, within its responses, so it’s important for you to review and edit the information that ChatGPT provides. Unlike a search engine, ChatGPT does not have the ability to search the internet and may not have the most up-to-date information to draw from. Here’s a non-exclusive list of tasks that ChatGPT can help with:Ĭompose essays, emails, and cover letters To produce a response, it predicts the next word in a given sequence based on patterns its learned from human language. The more details you provide in your prompts, the more precise answers ChatGPT can offer. After giving it a question or prompt, ChatGPT uses machine learning algorithms to understand the context of the conversation and generate the appropriate responses. Note: Microsoft incorporates OpenAI technology into products such as GitHub Copilot, Designer, Teams Premium, and Bing Chat.ĬhatGPT works like a chatbot as it was designed to hold a conversation with you. It is available as an API that can be integrated into different applications. The GPT in ChatGPT stands for “generative pre-trained transformer”, which means it’s been trained on a vast amount of human language by way of data from the internet, including books, articles, websites, and social media. It is designed to mimic human conversation by understanding your question or comment and responding in an engaging and conversational way.ĭeveloped by OpenAI, an AI and research company, ChatGPT was launched in November 2022. What is ChatGPT?ĬhatGPT is a natural language processing technology that uses machine learning, deep learning, natural language understanding, and natural language generation to answer questions or respond to conversations. Keep reading to see how these tools are powered by AI and what role they can play to assist you in maximizing your time, creativity, and productivity. ![]() While they may seem similar, there are significant differences between the two. ![]() ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot are both artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that were developed with the intent of helping you accomplish tasks and activities faster and more efficiently. Can I order passport photos via the CVS mobile app? To minimize the chances of rejected passport photos, educate yourself on the official passport photo requirements-and make sure the photographer knows them as well. However, customers must provide proof of purchase to be eligible for said refund. ![]() What if my CVS passport photo gets rejected?ĬVS offers a money-back guarantee for any US passport photo that gets rejected by the authorities. However, it’s best to visit the pharmacy chain’s website to find the business hours for your local CVS store. Most CVS pharmacies are open between 8 am and 9 pm. What are CVS passport photo’s hours of operation? CVS only offers walk-in service for passport photos. Can I get a CVS passport photo appointment? However, passport picture service is only available at select locations, so it’s best to call your nearest CVS pharmacy to confirm they take passport photos. Then enter your ZIP code, city, or state, and you’ll be provided with the nearest stores. Simply type "CVS near me" into the search bar of any popular search engine, and you’ll be presented with a map of nearby CVS locations.Īlternatively, visit the pharmacy’s website and click on the store locator button on the top right or click here. How do I get CVS passport photos near me? CVS only offers in-store physical prints of US passport photos.Īdditionally, the CVS Photo website does not provide customers with digital passport photos but rather informs readers about getting passport photos done at CVS locations. ![]() Can I get a CVS digital passport photo online or at the pharmacy? Rival pharmacy chain Walgreens charges the exact same for passport photos. How much does a CVS passport photo cost?ĬVS’ passport photo price is $16.99 for 2 US passport pictures. Additionally, with over 9,000 stores throughout the United States, there’s sure to be a CVS nearby to snap your US passport photo. ![]() Yes, CVS does in-store US passport photos. Soak the beans in water overnight before beginning. Ingredient Info and Substitution SuggestionsīEANS – Chef Antoine likes to use dried beans that have been soaked for this recipe in order for them to soak up the flavor. Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post. Toss all of it with a flavorful punch of Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce for a blast of heat and plenty of rice to make it even heartier. This southern staple begins with smoky, savory andouille sausage and the holy trinity of Cajun and Creole cuisine – onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Why this recipe worksĬajun red beans and rice is a comforting side dish that warms the belly and the soul. Andouille sausage, onions, celery, and green pepper lend depth while Cajun seasoning packs the spice. Set a bottle of Tabasco sauce out as an alternative.This easy Cajun red beans and rice recipe brings ultimate flavor and comfort in one hearty dish. Garnish with jalapeno peppers, if desired. Serve with white rice or serve thicker beans as a side dish.If you are using a ham bone, scrape the meat from the bone into the beans and remove the bone and.If the sauce is too thick add more water. If your sauce is too thin cook it on medium high, and stir often to prevent from sticking on the bottom, until your desired consistency is reached.This creates a creamy texture and is optional. Alternatively, you can smash some of the beans with the back of a wooden spoon, against the side of the pot. Remove about one-quarter or less of the beans and run it through the food processor and return to the pot.Include the uncooked ham hocks, cooked or uncooked ham bone or cooked sausages. Add all of the remaining ingredients except for the salt and pepper.The next day, drain the soaked water and fill with fresh water, just above the beans.Rinse and soak beans over night in cold water in the pot you plan on using for cooking.Garnish with green onion, serve and enjoy! Spoon brown rice into bowls and ladle red bean mix over the rice.Continue to cook until a majority of the broth has reduced and the beans have become like a stew.For the final 20 – 30 minutes of cooking remove the lid so more of the broth can evaporate. ![]() Once it is simmering, add the bay leaves, then lower the temperature and partially cover and cook, while stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 hours. ![]() Then add the broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
![]() Better content management and organization.Īs with most software options, choosing a particular Mac app to use depends on your needs and preferences.If you’re a coder, you’ll be glad to know that Pastebot has a feature that lets you convert lists into HTML. And if you want to paste an item, you simply click on it to copy it to your clipboard. Pastebot opens up a new full window listing every item that you’ve copied since you started using the app. What it does better though is when you want to see your clipboard history. Pastebot also sits on the Mac menu bar, allowing you to access clipboard items quickly and easily. If you want better control of what you copy and paste, Pastebot is your best option. If your favorite clipboard manager for Mac is not on the list, feel free to let us know via the comments and we’ll look into them. It’s a good thing that there’s a plethora of these apps on the Mac App Store and elsewhere. If the default clipboard managers on your macOS are not enough for your needs, you can always resort to using third-party clipboard managers. That being said, still, both the traditional and secondary clipboards on your Mac are still useful tools that many of us could maximize the use of. This means you can’t use it to cut text published online but only text from apps that you can edit. Note that this secondary clipboard only works for cutting text (not copying). Now, for the secondary clipboard, you use the shortcuts Control + K to cut text, and Control + Y to paste. So, you’re familiar with the traditional cut, copy, and paste on Mac, right? The keyboard shortcuts for these are Cmd + C to copy, and Cmd + V to paste. How Do the Built-In and Secondary Clipboard Managers for macOS Workīefore I give a rundown of third-party clipboard managers for macOS, let me just mention the secondary clipboard manager on macOS. Some of these apps are free while some require a minimal fee for you to enjoy extra features. ![]() I’ve rounded up seven clipboard managers for macOS based on their features and functionality. Thankfully, the Mac App Store is not lacking these apps. It’s no wonder that power users resort to third-party apps. This single buffer gets overwritten by a new item you copy and there’s no way of tracing what you’ve previously copied to the clipboard manager for macOS.įor those with a heavy workload, their workflow certainly demands more from a clipboard manager, which the default feature on Mac is unable to provide. The Mac clipboard manager allows you to do one thing: copy and paste a single buffer, one at a time. Although Apple was kind enough to include a basic clipboard manager in macOS, the feature definitely has a lot of room for improvement. This will increase your CPP retirement pension and may help you qualify for other benefits. In this case, we will “drop out” or not include those months when we calculate the base component of your CPP benefit. You may have received a CPP disability pension. They may also help you qualify for other CPP benefits. If you had low or no earnings during that time, the child-rearing provisions may increase the amount of your CPP retirement pension. You may have taken time off from work or worked less to look after young children. This will only affect you if you work and make CPP contributions after January 1, 2019. It’s calculated using your best 40 years of earnings. We determine the enhanced component of the retirement pension on your contributions to the CPP enhancement. This will increase the amount of your pension. When we calculate the base component of your CPP retirement pension, we will “drop out” or not include up to 8 years of your lowest earnings from your earnings history. You might have years of low or no earnings. Your contributions will stop when you reach age 70, even if you’re still working. We would only include these earnings if it increases your pension amount. In this case, you may be able to use those earnings to replace any periods of low earnings before age 65. You may have worked or be working after age 65 and not yet receiving your CPP retirement pension. We will contact you if we need more information for you to qualify. ![]() You can choose to stop your post-retirement contributions when you reach age 65. You’ll receive it for the rest of your life. We will automatically pay you this benefit the following year. work while receiving your CPP retirement pension while under age 70, andĮach year you contribute to the CPP will result in an additional post-retirement benefit and increase your retirement income.You’ll qualify for a CPP post-retirement benefit if you: Working while receiving the CPP Retirement Pension We’ll automatically consider them when we calculate your CPP retirement pension amount if you’ve provided all the required information in your application. Other factors can also affect your pension amount. The Canadian Retirement Income Calculator can also help you better understand your future financial security.Ĭanadian Retirement Income Calculator Situations that can affect your pension amount We will send you a personal access code to complete your registration. If you don’t have an account, you can register for one. You can get an estimate of your monthly CPP retirement pension payments by signing in to your My Service Canada Account. Your situation will determine how much you’ll receive up to the maximum. The average monthly amount paid for a new retirement pension (at age 65) in June 2023 was $772.71. ![]()
![]() ![]() ![]() Released 22 September Judy CollinsĪ muse to Graham Nash’s bandmate Stephen Stills, Collins is another captivating and still-vital octogenarian voice from the 1960s singer-songwriter boom, whose catalogue of self-penned songs is joined by spellbinding covers: her versions of Mr Tambourine Man, Who Knows Where the Time Goes and Both Sides Now are still setlist mainstays. A collaboration with producer Oliver Heldens suggests it will be more contemporary than her recent run of nostalgic or Christmas albums – but there are plenty of credits for longtime songwriting foil Biff Stannard, who had a hand in classics such as In Your Eyes and Love at First Sight. Photograph: Erik MelvinĪnticipation is now as high as it has ever been for a Kylie album following the meme-divining Padam Padam, a sexily nonsensical tech-house prowler that gave her a first Top 10 single since 2010. Highlights including Repercussion festival with Bicep unveiling their new AV DJ setup two gigantic jungle and drum’n’bass events from promoters Worried About Henry a Boiler Room with Overmono recording live and a resurrection of the Hacienda with the era’s classic DJs plus Soul II Soul, A Certain Ratio, Inner City and tinfoil-hatted Covid anti-vaxxer Ian Brown. Released 8 September The Warehouse Projectīack at Manchester’s Mayfield Depot, here’s another season at the coalface of dance culture. Produced entirely by DJ Koze, it fairly explodes with brilliant ideas: Rhythm & Sound-type dub techno paired with soul balladry (You Knew), disco-funk inspired by JG Ballard (The House), sample-driven summery hip-hop (Fader) and so much more, all anchored by Murphy who sings like someone determined to meet your eye. Murphy’s forthcoming Hit Parade could very well be the best album of the year. The title of her new LP Guts suggests more spleen-venting and brave candour, and lead single Vampire inched up the quality bar. Once a mostly unknown Disney actor, Rodrigo stormed into pop’s big leagues with her 2021 debut single Drivers License, which reminded everyone of the brutality of teenage jilt-hood – and then followed it with a remarkable album that won her three Grammys. For That Beautiful Feeling released 8 September Paused in Cosmic Reflection published 26 October arena tour begins 26 October Olivia Rodrigo The busiest spell for a while for the enduring rave duo: there is a new album, For That Beautiful Feeling, an accompanying arena tour, and also a career-spanning coffee-table book, Paused in Cosmic Reflection, that includes chats with collaborators such as Noel Gallagher, Beth Orton and Beck. O2 Arena, London, 7 and 8 September Chemical Brothers Other Korean girl groups hitting the UK this season include (G)I-DLE (Wembley Arena, 9 Sep) and Aespa (O2 Arena, 28 Sep). K-pop tours often put western stars to shame with their high production values, audacious choreography and general stamina – and this nine-member girl group have eight years of back catalogue to draw on, culminating with this year’s brisk and buoyant Ready to Be mini-album. Released September, six-date UK tour begins 24 October Twice He’s already well suited to such mood shifts, with recent years offsetting emotionally fraught tracks such as Cemetery Walks with equally strong Top 10 pop-rap hits like So High. Seven years on from his debut EP, the Birmingham rapper is finally releasing his debut album Redemption, a “journey through grief, fatherhood, fame and much more”. ‘A journey through grief, fatherhood and fame’ … Mist. |
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