![]() ![]() ![]() You'll be presented with a map, often with winding roads the enemies will travel down. As the core gameplay goes, it doesn't veer away from what made this decade-old franchise so sought-after. ![]() It's a near perfect game, but multiplayer support would have made Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD+ that much better. Show moreįans of tower defense games should not hesitate to download and play this highly polished Apple Arcade exclusive. You'll train up to 14 legendary heroes, each with its own abilities, unlock trinkets and artifacts, and face off against boss characters across six different realms. Like other Kingdom Rush games, you'll need to invest in towers that can inflict damage on passersby (such as flinging arrows or magic blasts in a given radius), to slow down and eventually destroy all the oncoming enemies - before they can breach your base. The fantasy single-player game has you enlisting the help of orcs, goblins, skeletons, demons, zombies and more as you figure out the right way to secure your base, position your army, and when and whom to upgrade to become even more powerful. You're a general in the dark army of Vez'nan, the powerful wizard, and it's your goal to lead the fight against those pesky humans and help conquer new lands in the kingdom. Whether you're on iPhone, iPad, or Mac, this latest strategy game in the popular Kingdom Rush franchise has you on the side of evil this time around. Fans of "tower defense" games have something new to play on their favorite Apple device with KINGDOM RUSH VENGEANCE TD+. ![]()
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![]() ![]() In addition, the stainless steel hanging cable makes it uncomplicated to install the feeder. There are no cheap brads and staples used to assure users of the quality of the feeder. In detail, it is made from solid cedar and stainless steel screw construction. The sturdy construction of this feeder guarantees a long lifespan. Moreover, there is a hole entrance from both ends of the feeder, which makes it easy for bluebirds to go in while keeping aggressive and bigger birds from monopolizing the food and driving away smaller bird species. The hinged roof setup is designed for quick refilling, so you can spend more time watching the birds fly in your feeder and dine. You can place mealworms, roasted mealworms, or bluebird nuggets in a single layer on the birdhouse floor. One example is this feeder that is perfect for bluebirds. They have a variety of products that you can choose from. ![]() Seal the crack at the top rear of the birdhouse with caulking compound to keep the rain out.Ĭover the roof with the asphalt shingle, using 3/4" roofing nails the shingle should extend 1/4 " over each side.Is there a flock of bluebirds in your neighborhood? You might want to consider getting a mealworm feeder from Kettle Moraine. Glue and nail the roof on, leaving a 2 3/8" overhang to the sides and a 3 3/4" overhang on the front. Leave a gap of 1/2" at the top of the front for ventilation. (This will allow the front to swing open for cleaning.) Put the brass screw into the bottom to secure the front. Glue and nail on the bottom of the birdhouse, recessing it 1/2" from the bottom of the side pieces.Īttach the front of the birdhouse with two nails, through the 1/8" holes drilled earlier, near the top of the side pieces. The roofline should slope toward the front of the birdhouse. The sides should be nailed flush, and the top of each side should align with the top of the back. Glue and nail the side pieces to the back. Cut each corner at a 45 degree angle, 3/4" in (to form an octagon). These will allow young birds to climb to the entrance hole and emerge.Ĭut the bottom, 5" square, with a 3/8" vent hole at its center. Using the chisel, cut deep crisscross scratches on the inside of the front panel. Toward the top of the front edge, and 3/8" in, drill a 1/8" hole for a nail or a screw.Ĭut the front of the box, 5" wide and 10 3/4" long, with an entrance hole (a 1 1/2" hole for eastern bluebirds or western bluebirds, and 1 9/16" hole where ranges for the two overlap with mountain bluebirds) whose center is 2" from the top and 2 1/2" from each side. Drill 5/8" vent holes 1" down from the top and 2" in from each side. They should be 6 1/2" across the rear edge should be 12 1/4" top to bottom, and the front edge, 10 3/4". ![]() One 32-inch piece of 1圆-inch wood, trimmed to 5 inches (for the front and back) Carpenter’s glueġ6 seven-penny (7d) galvanized box nails or 2-inch deck screwsġ brass 11/4-inch wood screw or 2-inch deck screwĬut the top piece of the nest box, 11 1/4" x 11".Ĭut the two side pieces. One 23-inch piece of 1x8-inch wood, trimmed to 61/2 inches (for the sides) One 11-inch piece of 1x12-inch wood (for the roof) White pine is a good choice because it is easy to obtain. You can use any type of wood, but it should be 3/4-inch thick and unpainted/unfinished. Lauder, who spent 38 years analyzing bluebird boxes, created the design for this bluebird box. ![]() ![]() ![]() On the other hand, if a developer shows me nothing, makes no promotional video to illustrate the features and benefits of their software, they had two chances of convincing me to spend money on them: slim and none. For me, if a developer is smart enough to take the time to do a good job of showing me how to use their product, then I will give them the benefit of the doubt and try out their product. ![]() Whatever!īut, when I visit the developer's site for this software, I see excellent, well-illustrated tutorials at least showing me what the application does. The Apple Store does not allow this, which is one of its biggest flaws, since it exists only as a master catalog where it stores, downloads, and collect money off the top of programs developed by people who would rather give 30% of their revenue than market their stuff on their own. While I would always prefer to have a chance to try out software, even in a slightly crippled, time-limited, production-run limited, or feature-busted format, so that I can see what it does. At the same time, however, I was wondering what neat utility might exist to allow me to create a GIF of that video. ![]() I not only created a logo for my website project, but, with the aid of SnapZ Pro, I video captured the animation and saved it as a QuickTime movie. Now only is that both cool and mind-boggling, but if you grab the handles of the object box which contains the circular text you just created, you can watch the text spin around and settle wherever you stop dragging the handle. It was only last night-or should I say about 2 AM, since I'm on steroids that give me insomnia, along with a boost of energy that keeps me up for 2-3 days at a shot, before I crash-I upgraded to version 3 of The Print Shop, and I played around with their Circular Text tool that allows you to spin text into a circle or a spiral. ![]() ![]() ![]() It is considered the fifth prayer of the day and consists of four rakats.Īsr is at 4:18 pm in Phoenix today. The Asr prayer is also known as the afternoon prayer. The Dhuhr prayer beings as the sun begins to drop after reaching its highest point for the day.ĭhuhr in Phoenix is at 12:34 pm today. After the work day has begun, there is a break in the day to remember God and to give thanks. The Dhuhr (also known as Zuhr, Duhr or Thuhr) prayer times in Phoenix are at noon. It is one of the five mandatory prayers and begins at the moment of dawn.įajr in Phoenix starts at 4:05 am. This prayer allows for remembering God before the day starts. The prayer begins as the sky begins to turn light. The Fajr prayer, which is sometimes referred to as the dawn prayer, is the first prayer of the day. Popular questions What time is Fajr prayer in Phoenix today? Each prayer is directed to be performed at a certain, specific, exact time. A prayer must never be performed earlier than the set time. Since prayer times are dictated by the position of the sun, the precise times must be adhered to. Why is it important to know exact prayer times in Phoenix? Because of the changing times, it is important to check the prayer schedule each day. Usually, the time only varies by a minute per day but some days will have the same time for multiple days consecutively. The Phoenix Salah times typically change daily, the prayer times will be different on each day. The prayer times of each of the five prayers are determined by the specific position of the sun in the sky. ![]() Show more How are prayer times calculated for Phoenix? The times listed below have been determined by the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) calculation method. Please check these times daily for the most up-to-date time. Listed below are the Phoenix Salah times for the next 30 days. It is given five times per day prior to each prayer. The Azan is a signal inviting worshipers to attend the prayer. For times of prayer for tomorrow and next days please refer to the timetable below. Salah is sometimes referred to as Namaz and the times of Namaz in Phoenix are listed below. Today, islamic prayers in Phoenix happen at the following times (according to Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) calculation method): As a result, these times will vary from day to day. It is important to know the Islamic prayers times in Phoenix because they must be done according to the exact position of the sun in the sky. These prayers are Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. Salah (or Salat), the second pillar of Islam, consists of five daily prayers. We don’t fall back or spring forward.When are the prayer times today in Phoenix? Phoenix - and most of Arizona, except for the Navajo Nation - observes Mountain Standard Time year-round. More on time zones: Here's how to figure out the time difference between Arizona and the Navajo Nation What time zone is Phoenix in? Here’s a breakdown of how to determine what time it is in Phoenix. ![]() If you’re in Los Angeles, Phoenix is in the same time zone most of the year (spring and summer) but an hour ahead in the winter. ![]() If you’re in New York, Phoenix is three hours behind most of the year but only two hours behind in the winter. With Phoenix located in one of two states that doesn’t observe daylight saving time, trying to figure out what time it is in the country’s fifth largest city can be a head-scratcher.Ĭalculating the time in Phoenix relative to where you are changes depending on what time of year it is, namely whether it’s daylight saving time or standard time. Watch Video: Daylight saving time: when and why we still 'fall back' for DST ![]() ![]() Sigma advertises both version of this lens as being “dustproof and splashproof,” but if you read further into the technical specs of these lenses, some questions arise. The lens is just better built, and there's little room to argue with that. In terms of build quality, the Sigma 150-600mm Sport version takes the blue ribbon by a significant margin. These superzooms are performing really well.įor most wildlife photography, I PREFER these light superzooms to those heavy 600s.īut if you're shooting sports photography, then the faster aperture of a 600mm f/4 or a 400mm f/2.8 puts those lenses in a completely different class. ![]() I came back with a dozen or more publishable shots that I could never have got with the big heavy “professional” gear.Īnd the image quality? I wish I had a 600mm f/4 here with me right now to show you the difference. This year I went on the same trip with 40 readers of Improve Photography. It took so long to get out my gear and tripod and get set up that I kept getting only photos of footprints where the fox had stood. I missed countless shots that week when I'd pull over and see a fox in the snow that only gave me a few seconds to shoot it before it ran away. That lens has good optics, but is so heavy that it's impossible to shoot without a tripod and gimbal head. They have always been underwhelming until Sigma and Tamron came out with their 150-600mm lenses.įor superzoom lenses, these lenses all perform remarkably well.ģ years ago I went and shot Yellowstone in Winter and used a Nikon 600mm f/4 beast. I think the answer to this question is a resounding “yes!” I have tried many different inexpensive superzooms over the last 5 years that I have been reviewing lenses professionally here on. Some of the reviewers I found said they felt the Sport had an very slight edge in sharpness, and others felt, as I did, that the Contemporary was just barely sharper.Įach copy of a lens performs differently, so to see some slight variation is normal.Īre these lenses sharp enough for professional photography? ![]() I was so surprised by my results that even after testing and retesting, I read reviews from a few other reviewers who I respect and it looks like I'm not the only one who has found that these lenses have almost identical sharpness. What I learned from this test is that the price of the lens is NOT a good indicator of the performance of the lens–at least in this case. ![]() When I bought these lenses for this review, I was certain that the Sport version would be sharper than the Contemporary given the better build quality, additional FLD element in the lens, and the significantly higher price. If I had to pick a winner in the sharpness battle, it'd be the Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary, which had better contrast at several focal lengths and better resolution at one focal length. So when it comes right down to it, after hours of testing and reviewing many many many photos, the sharpness is almost identical between the two lenses. The reason I'm showing the tests at f/6.3 is that it's the most common focal length you'd shoot this lens at.īut if you stop down to f/7.1 or higher and do the testing, the difference between these lenses is even tighter. ![]() ![]() ![]() These methods are carefully designed and chosen to enable Wolfram|Alpha to solve the greatest variety of problems while also minimizing computation time.Īlthough such methods are useful for direct solutions, it is also important for the system to understand how a human would solve the same problem. ![]() Other operations rely on theorems and algorithms from number theory, abstract algebra and other advanced fields to compute results. In some cases, linear algebra methods such as Gaussian elimination are used, with optimizations to increase speed and reliability. How Wolfram|Alpha solves equationsįor equation solving, Wolfram|Alpha calls the Wolfram Language's Solve and Reduce functions, which contain a broad range of methods for all kinds of algebra, from basic linear and quadratic equations to multivariate nonlinear systems. Similar remarks hold for working with systems of inequalities: the linear case can be handled using methods covered in linear algebra courses, whereas higher-degree polynomial systems typically require more sophisticated computational tools. More advanced methods are needed to find roots of simultaneous systems of nonlinear equations. This too is typically encountered in secondary or college math curricula. Systems of linear equations are often solved using Gaussian elimination or related methods. These use methods from complex analysis as well as sophisticated numerical algorithms, and indeed, this is an area of ongoing research and development. There are more advanced formulas for expressing roots of cubic and quartic polynomials, and also a number of numeric methods for approximating roots of arbitrary polynomials. One also learns how to find roots of all quadratic polynomials, using square roots (arising from the discriminant) when necessary. One learns about the "factor theorem," typically in a second course on algebra, as a way to find all roots that are rational numbers. This polynomial is considered to have two roots, both equal to 3. To understand what is meant by multiplicity, take, for example. If has degree, then it is well known that there are roots, once one takes into account multiplicity. The largest exponent of appearing in is called the degree of. ![]() Partial Fraction Decomposition CalculatorĪbout solving equations A value is said to be a root of a polynomial if.Get immediate feedback and guidance with step-by-step solutions and Wolfram Problem Generator Here are some examples illustrating how to formulate queries. To avoid ambiguous queries, make sure to use parentheses where necessary. It also factors polynomials, plots polynomial solution sets and inequalities and more.Įnter your queries using plain English. Wolfram|Alpha is a great tool for finding polynomial roots and solving systems of equations. ![]() ![]() ![]() Most modern browsers have a their own built-in password managers, while these can be convenient, they are not as secure and robust as LastPass and they can interfere with how well LastPass works. Move Passwords saved in your browser to LastPass If you change a some settings and don’t like the result, you can reset each section to it’s default by clicking on the Restore Defaults button. Once you have finished changing your preferences, remember to click on save. You can click on the Information Icon next to each heading to get a detailed explanation of what the settings do. The preferences are not shared between devices, so if you use LastPass at work, you would probably want stricter security than on your home computer, or if you share a home computer you might want to have strict security there too. To access the preference menu, click on the LastPass icon on your browser menu bar and select ‘Preferences’ from the pop-up menu. Edit your LastPass preferencesįrom the LastPass preference menu, you can manage your General, Notifications, Hotkeys, Advanced, and Icons settings. If things do not look exactly the same, you can’t find a specific feature on your operating system, or if your preferred browser isn’t covered here – tell us about it. Unless otherwise stated, the browser being used in the tutorial is Google Chrome. These tutorials we written for computers running Microsoft Windows 10. Adding documents and secure notes to your Vault.Setting up credit card and other form fills.Use the LastPass strong password generator.Disable password saving in your browser – leave that to LastPass.How to copy your passwords saved to your browser into LastPass.In this tutorial I’ll show you how I use LastPass to reduce the time spent on admin. LastPass will increase your password security, but it can be a daunting task adding and updating all of your passwords. Share Passwords through LastPass, not email, Whatsapp or sticky notes.Let LastPass fill in check-out forms for you. ![]() Move your saved passwords out of your browser and into LastPass.Edit Your LastPass preferences – Read about preferences here.LastPass can also increase your productivity with some tools that make routine security processes quicker and easier to implement and use. ![]() You can Streamline and tweak LastPass to suit your workflow and security needs. Increase your productivity and security with these LastPass tips and tricks. ![]() ![]() ![]() Providing your pooch with a snuggly blanket will certainly help keep them feeling comfortable while you’re away. One effective way to stop separation anxiety is to leave your dog for small increments and return before they start displaying signs of stress. ![]() Since you probably don’t want a dog that’s in a constant state of fear that you’ll leave, you should think about training your pup to get them out of this mindset. A telling sign that your dog suffers from separation anxiety is that they don’t do anything but sleep by the door. Separation anxiety is when your dog feels stressed, anxious, and helpless when you’re not there. If you don’t want to be the follower in your dog-human relationship, you might want to consider developing a bit more dominance over your pup! Separation Anxiety One way your mutt achieves this is by controlling when you get in and out of the house or your bedroom. So, if your dog isn’t sensing strong leadership from you, they might want to assert their superiority. Behavioral training can help your dog adapt to their new environment if nothing improves! Exerting ControlĪs mentioned before, your dog possesses an inherited pack mentality. However, your furry friend will usually adjust to these changes over time. Your pup wants to make their home feel like it belongs to them, particularly if the house feels a bit unhomely. If you’ve recently moved house, got a new roomie or there’s a baby (fur or hooman) who has joined the pack, your dog is most likely reacting territorially to these changes. If your dog’s trying to get your attention when you just want to hit the hay, consider getting your pup some dog treats or dog toys as a distraction. Although sometimes they might just be after a quick cuddle, this behavior could be a sign that they want to play, exercise, eat, or be taken outside to do their business. You can take this as a compliment, you’ve got a loyal best fur-iend who really cares about you! Getting your Attentionĭoes your dog’s sleeping place sometimes feel like an attempt to block your path? This may be a sign that your mutt demands your undivided attention. With this one, look out for behaviors like barking when someone unfamiliar passes by the door.Īlso, since dogs have retained their wolf ancestors’ pack mentality, they possess an evolutionary drive to protect their ‘pack’ (usually their family and owners). ![]() ![]() This behavior is particularly common among dog breeds that are naturally protective and have guard dog tendencies, like German Shepherds and Rottweilers. Since our fur babies know that the door carries the possibility of danger, they might be sleeping there ready to paw-tect you by blocking any threat. If you want to know why your dog sleeps by the door, why it could be a problem and what to do to get them back in their dog bed or on their blanket (which isn’t by the door!) this blog will give you some useful pointers. Keep reading to find out why this is! Why Does My Dog Sleep by the Door?Ī few things explain why your pawsome pup sleeps by the door. Do you always catch your furry fur-iend getting some shuteye by your bedroom or front door? If so, you might find yourself scratching your head wondering why your canine companion has selected the doorway as their snooze place rather than their snuggly dog bed. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Jenga starts off as a 2-ft tall tower and can grow up to 5 ft with lots of super stacking skill. The 54 blocks of magnets come with a bright orange nylon logoed storage bag/carrying case. It’s sure to be great with pride coming from its manufacturers. Jenga lovers need the exclusive Jenga GIAN JS7 Premium Hardwood Game set made by the people who know best. Some that have storage cases, or the ability to customize are also worth considering! You can play outdoor jenga set or indoor large block jenga set for an amazing party or team building event!Įver considered jumping in your backyard, read our review on the best trampolines or review of best bounce house! You can also add your own variations and bonus rules to make the game more fun! If you’re looking for a quality giant jenga set, look no further than the 5 sets we have reviewed. It can be competitive or used for teaching motor skills to children. Giant Jenga games are great for a party, outdoor game, or team building exercise. Jenga or tumbling towers is an African-originated game that traveled to London and is now played all over the world. At any time when a player removes a block, they may voluntarily pass their turn to any other player in the game (not including themselves).The first person to successfully remove and stack a block on top of their tower is the winner. Each player will take turns removing one block from the tower, and placing it on top. For example, if there are four people playing then each player will have four blocks in their hand- one small block, two medium blocks and one large block. The size of the blocks is determined by how many people are playing. In Giant Jenga, there are three different sizes of blocks: small, medium, and large. The goal of the game is to be the last person to successfully remove and stack a block before the stack falls. Giant Jenga is a game that requires players to take turns removing one block at a time from the tower, and placing it on top. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() While it has some serious limitations, and generally larger filesize, there are some notable features, such as XMP metadata support. Windows Audio Interleave is a slightly-dated, proprietary format. Though there are often arguments on whether the human ear can even sense the difference between high-quality lossy and lossless audio, it’s still nice to have the option. There’s not much to say about it outside of technical stuff in practical terms, the quality is comparable to MP3 and AAC.Īnd how could we forget FLAC? While it doesn’t provide shrinkage at the same level as MP4, only about 50 to 70%, the audio file can be restored completely, without a single bit of data loss (unless there is a malfunction). This is the codec you want for everyday use: songs, audiobooks, recordings, etc. It has a broad range of workable bitrate, decent compression and compatibility. We will give 2 examples of OGG-supported codecs: Vorbis and FLAC. And all of that comes with metadata support. ogg file can be best suited to streaming, podcast audio, normal everyday music or even ultra-HQ audio preservation. And the framework includes a vast number of various codecs, both lossy and lossless, that are intended for specific tasks. Though unassuming, it is a part of a well-developed open-source multimedia framework. Media players try to reach as many formats as they can. But even on other systems, compatibility is hardly an issue nowadays. The stigma on M4A is absent from Apple platforms and devices, as the company proves time after time its dedication to MPEG formats. While the world stubbornly refuses to move on, and a ton of data is still kept in MP3, this "newcomer" offers an objective improvement on the quality to size ratio. ![]() The AAC-encoded M4A file is the designated successor to MP3. And how would we rate the best YouTube converter if it didn’t exist? M4A (AAC) On the other hand, if you don’t care about hi-fi sound, it will allow you to pack dozens, if not hundreds of albums on a single SD card. An MP3 can never be restored to its initial quality, so it may be a poor choice for archivists. During compression, some quality is irreversibly lost. When compared to raw audio data, it can reduce file size by a factor of 12. MP3 is both a container file and a compression format. To save yourself time later, read up now. There is no objectively "wrong" format, but depending on your needs, selecting some formats could lead to useless files that don’t fulfill your needs. It’s a matter of compatibility, quality, portability and basically everything else. Lossless or lossy? Open or licensed? Even if you’ve already got a YouTube MP3 converter for Mac or Windows OS, you still have to choose the format. Think carefully before you sign up for this. Remember that there is always a YouTube to MP3 converter Mac free out there. And that’s what you’ll spend for something that you can get cheaper, or even for free. Just keep in mind that over a year, your expenditures will fall slightly short of 144$. But if it’s just a couple videos to kill time in the subway… Well… Maybe the best YouTube to MP3 app can beat it. Who knows, maybe spending your day watching seminars is a day job - if that’s the case, it even starts sounding like a bargain. What you should consider is how much you actually use YouTube. And over long periods, these twelve bucks could add up to a freaking fortune, inflation notwithstanding. If you’re stingy, it’s hard to justify going from 0 to 12$/month for a service you might not even use all that much. Paying for a service that’s already freely available seems unreasonable. Can it compete with a YouTube to MP3 converter Mac and Windows PC? That makes it worth considering if your Internet connection is not stable.Īnd what’s the other side of the Premium coin? It’s the alternatives. Similar to downloading the files with a YouTube converter to MP3, you will get the ad-free experience, while storing and watching clips to your heart’s content. Quite the price tag! Still, there are a lot of perks you get for the trouble. But does it make sense to pay for it?Ī month of YouTube Premium will cost you $11.99 a month. It also includes the option to download videos and audio for offline consumption, among many other functions. YouTube Premium allows you to watch videos, sans any ads. ![]() |
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