![]() ![]() If you do not have a scrap of paper for smudging and blending, you could use your finger if you used wax-based colors. Whether you use colored pencils or crayons, you can blend your colors. If you choose a sand color for the background, draw and color in seashells in cream and beige, and light pink.īlending your colors makes your picture look more real. Choose white or yellow to add wave color if your background is the ocean. Using a piece of clean, white paper as a smudge tool, smooth and blend the color to soften it and create a uniform appearance. Color the entire area outside the lines of the turtle a single, solid color. If you want to turn a coloring book page into a piece of artwork, you do so by carefully coloring it and adding a background to it. Printing on colored paper also provides you with a starting point for your background. You can print on black construction paper and use neon crayons to make an interesting picture that will glow in the dark under a blacklight. Make your printable coloring pages more visually interesting by printing them on colored printer paper. Use lighter and darker colors of pencils or crayons to create the highlights and lowlights for the patterns and ridges on the outside of the turtle’s protective layer. Reference photos of actual turtles to learn what each sub-species looks like. You will need to make a mixture of bold, sharp, and muted, broad brushstrokes to create accurate depictions of the ridges. The coloring shades and patterns you use vary according to this. Some turtles have ridges on their shell while others have relatively smooth shells. Reading a book on these gorgeous creatures of the deep will show you their diversity because some have all the colors of the rainbow on their outer covering and their head markings while others come in shades of orange like a marmalade cat. If you only know the standard box turtle with its brown and green coloring, get ready for a surprise. If you want to color a turtle in a realistic way, you should reference a book on turtles. ![]() You will probably find this challenging to color, since the shading and shadows that fall on a turtle’s back already complete a complex coloring combination. When you see a group of turtles, it is called a bale. This gets tougher if the picture has more than one turtle, such as a bale of turtles. You will need a mixture of sharpened and dull-edged colored pencils or crayons so you can create the details and ridges in a turtle’s shell. Wax-based crayons and pencils work best for blending colors on your pet drawing or printable coloring page. Think of it as armor they wear every day. It does not store any personal data.The complicated covering on which turtles reside keeps their soft bodies protected. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". ![]() This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. ![]() The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. ![]()
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![]() Passkey Complete and Passkey Flex allow businesses to try the service free for up to 1,000 active users per month. “Passage joined our team to further accelerate passkey adoption among developers, businesses, and customers.” “At 1Password, we take a human-centric approach to security, and passkeys are instrumental in creating a safer, simpler digital future for everyone,” said 1Password Chief Executive Jeff Shiner. ![]() The service was made possible by 1Password’s November 2022 acquisition of Passage, a biometric startup that raised $4 million in February 2022 led by LiveOak Venture Partners. It is ideal for businesses drawing out a roadmap toward eliminating passwords but aren’t there yet. It provides a simple way to introduce passkeys into their current authentication pipeline with as few lines of code as possible so that users have the “flexibility” to choose how they sign into the business. Passkey Flex is for businesses looking to add passkeys alongside their current authentication infrastructure in order to ease their way into adoption. Complete also supports all major platforms, browsers and devices including iOS, Android, MacOS and Windows. It includes passwordless experience, account recovery, alternative methods and ongoing support from 1Password. With Passkey Complete, customers will get a fully fledged passwordless authentication and identity management for their business that can replace the company’s current authentication flow. Passage by 1Password represents two products: Passkey Complete and Passkey Flex. Using the product, it can be implemented for websites and apps with only a few lines of code. In order to address these issues, 1Password is offering management solutions that take these burdens off information technology teams and developers. The implementation of passkeys often comes with complicated setups for businesses, which must contend with cross-platform compatibility, account recovery and maintenance of the system. “With Passage by 1Password, businesses can provide a more secure login experience that creates a seamless experience for customers, increases user engagement, and saves on support costs.” “For passkeys to become the de facto industry standard, businesses need to be able to easily implement passwordless authentication,” said Anna Pobletts, head of passwordless at 1Password. announced passkey support during 2022 as well, and PayPal rolled out passkey integration for accounts in October. Google LLC launched support for passkeys in consumer accounts this month, and it will come to Google Workspace soon. They are also more resistant to phishing attacks where attackers trick users into giving up credentials by having them log into fake sites. ![]() ![]() ![]() They’ve come into the limelight because they eschew the use of username/password combinations, which makes them more secure because there is less for hackers to steal. This also follows an ongoing trend in the user authentication market involving passkeys. The addition of Passage pivots 1Password away from only offering password storage and management and adds user identity access and management to its portfolio. Using a passkey provides a digital credential that allows users to authenticate themselves using their device, often by unlocking it using biometrics. Passkeys are a type of passwordless authentication that relies on a user’s device, rather than a username and password combination, in order to provide access to online services. Password management software provider 1Password today released a new service Passage by 1Password that allows businesses to build passkey authentication directly into their own apps and websites. ![]() ![]() When applying at an acceptance center for your passport, you’ll pay additional fees. A passport photo that meets the application requirements (some acceptance facilities provide photo services, but be sure to ask ahead of time).Your government-issued ID (bring a copy of this, too).If you are applying in person, you will need to bring a few things with you. To find the acceptance facility nearest you and make an appointment, search here. These are located at many post offices, public libraries, municipal offices, and clerks of the court. Applications can be completed at an acceptance facility. If you are forced to apply in person, you will be using Form DS-11. This could potentially trim another few days off the time it takes for you to receive the new passport. This ensures that once your passport is ready, it will be sent to you via Overnight service rather than normal mail. If you want to speed up the process even more, you can include another $15.89 for overnight return service. To get it there as fast as possible and start the renewal process sooner, you can overnight your envelope to the passport office. You should also write “EXPEDITE” on the outside of your envelope when mailing off the package. In addition to your normal processing fees, though, you’ll need to include a $60 expedite fee along with your application. ![]() To expedite by mail, you’ll follow the same process as above, for renewing by mail. This involved extra fees, but will get the new book or card to you in about 2-3 weeks. If you are renewing by mail but want/need your passport in-hand faster than the typical 4-6 weeks, you can have your application expedited. However, if you need to get your passport in hand even sooner, you can choose the expedited option on your Form DS-82. The average passport renewal requires about 4-6 weeks for routine service. Renewing by mail is by far the easiest method, but it does take some time. Keep in mind that the passport card cannot be used for air travel it is only valid for land/sea travel to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. You’ll need to include your most recent passport, Form DS-82, an updated passport photo, payment for the new book and/or card, and any documentation to support a requested name change.įees for a standard, renewed passport are $110 (adults)/$80 (under 16) for the passport book, $30 (adults)/$15 (under 16) for the passport card, and $140 (adults)/$95 (under 16) for both the book and the card. If all of the above is true, you can easily renew by mail. Was not limited from the normal 10-year validity period (due to excessive losses/thefts, noncompliance, etc.).Is in your current name OR if you had your name changed due to marriage or court order (and can submit certified documentation to support this change). ![]() Is in decent condition and is not mutilated or damaged.Can be submitted with your application (was not lost, stolen, or subsequently found).You can use this form if your most recent passport book/card: Renewing online requires you to utilize Form DS-82. In fact, renewing by mail is actually required if you meet the criteria and don’t need to apply in person for a new passport. Renewing by mail is the easiest way to get your next passport. However, if you have an expired passport in-hand, which is not too damaged or mutilated and was issued less than 15 years ago (after age 16), you will renew by mail. ![]() ![]() Steam Workshop automates the process of downloading and installing mods, as well as keeping them up to date with new releases.Įven if you do not own RimWorld on Steam, Workshop can still be used to discover new mods while some mods are released on Nexus Mods, no other mod site has close to the same amount of mods available. Programmers, or anyone interested in building the source code for MO2, should check out the modorganizer-umbrella repo.If you own RimWorld on Steam, then the easiest way of finding and downloading mods is by using Steam Workshop. The best way to get started is to join us on Discord. We’re always open to getting some more help with development, documentation, translations, and other such things. MO2 is a free, open-source project and relies on people contributing their free time for bug fixes and improvements. You can usually be helped much quicker by jumping on Discord and asking us directly. While the GitHub issue tracker is open to the public, we ask that you refrain from creating issues unless asked to. This is used to document and discuss serious issues with MO2 and possible feature requests for the future. #modding: The place to go if you want to discuss which mods to get, how to do certain things with mods, and other general topics not directly related to MO2.Crashes, freezes, mods not showing up in programs, and other such things. #issue-reports: Where to go if you’re having problems using MO2.Usually not suitable for general questions about mods. #general: General questions and discussion about MO2. ![]()
![]() It will always need a long cooking time in a well-seasoned stock, a job that Tomato and Balsamic Ketchup is ideal for, with its concentrated tomato flavour, sweetness and acidity from the balsamic vinegar and the blend of aromatic spices that pair perfectly. Oxtail is a lesser used cut and its name is perhaps off-putting to some, but it yields a meat that is rich and full of flavour. Step 9: To make the dip, combine the Wholegrain Mustard, mayonnaise and yogurt and mix until completely combined.Place on kitchen paper to soak up excess oil. If you can see some of the filling starting to seep through, then remove from the fryer. Fry the croquettes in batches until they are golden brown in colour. You want the temperature of the oil to be 170C, so if heating the oil in a pan, be careful and never leave it unattended. Step 8: When ready to cook, place the sunflower oil in a pan or deep fat fryer.It’s a good idea to use a spoon or fork for each bowl so that your hands don’t get covered with the coating. Do this to all the croquettes then repeat so that they all have 2 layers. In batches of 4, dust the oxtail with flour then shake off the excess, then dip them in the egg and finally dip them in the breadcrumbs. ![]() In the second, mix 2 eggs and the milk and beat till well combined and in the third, place the breadcrumbs. Step 7: To coat the oxtail, have 3 bowls or trays set out and add 100g flour to the first one.Once set, you can shape the mix into balls or cut into cubes or rectangles. Step 6: Pour the mix into a baking tray or dish lined with cling film then chill in the fridge till firm.If you have used a stock cube, then it will need less or perhaps none. Taste and add more salt if you think it needs it. Add the thickened stock to the shredded oxtail and mix thoroughly. Gradually add the braising liquid, whisking all the time to prevent lumps forming, then bring up to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Step 5: To thicken the braising liquid, make a roux by melting the butter in a medium pan then adding 20g flour and stir to combine.Pull the meat from the bones and shred between your fingers Return the cooking liquid to the heat and reduce it to around a quarter of its volume. Step 4: Once cooked, you can either allow to cool then place in the fridge to allow the fat on the top to separate, or you can remove the oxtail and allow the liquid to settle then use a ladle to skim off as much fat as possible.Check after 2 hours it should be falling off the bone but if not keep cooking until the meat is easily separated from the bone. If cooking on the stove stir now and again to prevent any sticking. Add the stock, bring up to a simmer then cover with baking paper and a lid and cook at a gentle simmer for at least 2 hours, or place in the oven at 150C. Step 3: Add the ketchup and bring to a simmer then return the oxtail to the pan, along with any juices that have collected. ![]() ![]()
![]() So I'm not saying don't hire someone - if that's what you want, go for it, and like you say, it can give you exactly what you want and access to the absolutely-so-cool-it-hurts places as though you lived here. That's why people pay to go on tours, even though they could go to the same places themselves if they wanted. Hey, I have no problem with people making money this way - and why not? They know the clubs and the city and as you say, they can send you to the right places. To answer your question, I would suggest know of people that have used their service and were happy. I understand that the point of tripadvisor is to give information on where to go.but to knock a company's business is quite lame. I think it's definitely a shame that people would knock companies that do this business for a living. But who knows.maybe by then those same venues wont be around. So by all means, you can go ahead and find everything yourself.so that next time - you might actually have a good time and not freeze. And they don't force anything on you like bottle service. They usually give discounts everywhere you want to go as well. Contact or non-contact stripclubs.they tell you where so that you don't fumble around in the freezing cold. Like if you want hip hop, they set you up at hip hop clubs. There are companies that custom build your package and leave out the things that you don't want to do. If they don't custom build your package, then yes.it is a gimmick. The benefit of companies that organize bachelor parties is that they setup your weekend for you and they go with exactly what you are looking for. Well, you can definitely go by trial and error of entering stripclubs/niteclubs and not knowing what your getting into. ![]() ![]() ![]() Wedding guests will write well wishes for you and your future spouse then tie them to a tree that can be read by all during the reception. Place a piece of paper or wooden heart on each chair. This unity ceremony is perfect for couples who want to have a fun and laid-back wedding vibe. If you’re unsure what to mix, pour liquor in two shot glasses then throw it back in front of your wedding guests. They can also invite friends and family to contribute notes and pictures.Choose two different types of alcohol (that will go well together) that you will pour into one glass. Other customizations include draping the cords or scarves in a way so that when the couple pulls the ends, it forms a knot that only grows stronger with each tug.įor this unity ceremony, couples can gather mementos of their love and time together, maybe even a bottle of wine, and write love letters to each other to seal into a box that they will open on their fifth, 10 th or 20 th anniversary. More recently, Thalman is collaborating with a vendor, Sage Adornment, to create a custom set of handfasting cords for a couple that have established a set of eight principles for their life together that align with eight chakras. “I think handfasting is one of the things that we get the most creative,” says Thalman, who included Buddhist scarves in her own handfasting ceremony to signify her and her husband’s spiritual journey. But don’t be afraid to stray from tradition. Thalman says this has been great for couples who have discovered some Celtic or Scottish heritage they feel drawn to and want to honor. ![]() Handfasting derives from an ancient Celtic wedding tradition, where the hands of the two are bound together during the ceremony to represent their unity and the welding of two into one as they literally tie the knot. ![]() ![]() As the bride’s family only spoke Spanish and the groom’s family spoke English, the ceremony was able to unite the two families. Thalman recalled one particular wedding she officiated that applied the lasso ceremony as being particularly moving. It can be placed by the officiant or any other pair the couple designates, like the godmother and godfather. During the wedding ceremony, the couple has a rope, flower garland or even a long rosary wrapped around their shoulders, twisted in the middle to form the shape of an infinity symbol. The lasso ceremony is common in Hispanic, Filipino and Latin cultures. Or, if you’re having an outdoor wedding, you can scale up the ceremony by lighting a bonfire together, rather than a candle. Thalman says she has also incorporated the vows from the Corpse Bride, in which lighting a candle is part of the wedding ceremony, into this unity ritual for couples who love the Tim Burton film. This can also incorporate family, by having the mothers of the two light the separate candles before the couple takes them to light the center. One of the most common unity ceremonies, lighting a unity candle represents the joining of two families as the couple take two separate candles and light a center candle at the same time. This can be altered to use beer or tea, as well. From there the two can sip on their own, make a toast or have a bottle sealed for their anniversary. In this unity ceremony, the couple takes two different kinds of wine and combines them into the perfect blend. Thalman suggests this as a great way to incorporate family and friends, giving them lanterns as well to write their wishes for the couple before sending them out into the universe. They may even write those wishes and sentiments on the lantern before they release it. The couple releases a floating lantern into the night sky together to represent their love and wishes for their future. Or fit it into the end of your wedding day, rather than during the ceremony. This unity ceremony is perfect for a nighttime wedding. “Any unity ceremony can be customized if you get creative and make it your own,” Thalman says. And don’t forget that you can think outside the box on these. As you think about what unity ceremony speaks to your love story, here are 11 ideas we’ve gathered, including some insight from Thalman. Steer away from what your grandma tells you you have to do.” So, make the day your own – it belongs to you. “I encourage couples to do what they really want,” Thalman says. One of Thalman’s top suggestions for couples is to steer away from doing something just to please their families. ![]() ![]() On the premium end of things, Duplicate Cleaner is easily the most popular duplicate tool in our download section, touting loads of features and displaying them in a modern-looking interface that is responsive and scales well with a custom Windows DPI. CloneSpy displays just enough options by default, it's also free and can be run in "portable" mode without being fully installed, which we tend to like for this kind of utilities.įor a more intuitive interface with simpler functionality than the above, we like Wise Duplicate Finder: We've installed all of the above and unless you're after some specific feature, CloneSpy gets our recommendation for having a light, albeit somewhat cluttered interface. Duplicate Cleaner Pro/Free (15 day trial).You're probably going to need one of these tools. Third party tools to find duplicate files Note however we're not as fond of CCleaner as we used to be and there are better alternatives these days. If you'd rather not add any additional third party software to your system or learn your way around a new file explorer, it's worth mentioning that CCleaner has a duplicate file finder built in (Tools > Duplicate Finder), if you happen to use that already. Those of you using the powerful File Explorer alternative Total Commander may know already that it includes the ability to search for duplicate files (it's on the second search page) among the dozens of other features it provides over the Windows File Explorer aimed at power users. This isn't helpful, of course, if you don't know which files have duplicates. Without installing third party software, your only option is running a search for a specific file via Windows Explorer and manually deleting the duplicates that appear. ![]() ![]() While there are many options for accomplishing this sort of task with batch files or PowerShell scripts, we assume most people would prefer something that doesn't involve a command prompt. Windows doesn't make it easy to deal with duplicate files all by itself. ![]() Deleting duplicate files on your system could easily result in clean out that is similarly sizable if only a few large files are found. We've covered many ways that you can save space on your storage drives over the years, most recently discussing how to manually go through large files and testing cleanup utilities, resetting Windows to its default state without losing your files, and methods for deleting the Windows.old backup, in all scenarios potentially reclaiming several gigabytes of storage in the process. ![]() ![]() ![]() This feature allows users to choose the gendered translation that best fits their context. The languages supported by the tool includes translations from English to Spanish, French, or Italian. Bing app To promote inclusivity and to avoid gender bias, the translator functionality in the mobile Bing app offers alternative masculine and feminine translations. The Search feature is available for all users while accessing Tone and Chat requires users to sign into their Microsoft Account that has been approved to access the new Bing preview. These new features in SwiftKey are accessible in all markets where the new Bing is available. ![]() This can help while users when they are talking to a friend and mid-conversation, they want to look up relevant information like the weather, restaurants near them, or even stock prices. Lastly, the Search feature can quickly search the web from the user’s keyboard, without switching apps. This feature helps users to make their your words sound more professional, casual, polite, or concise enough for a social post. If you are struggling to be formal in your work emails, or you’re learning a new language and want help with the nuances of word choice, this feature will be helpful. Meanwhile, the Tone feature uses AI for customising in-progress text to fit any situation to communicate more effectively. In cases, where other users are cracking jokes in the chat and the user needs a clever pun or if an user is new to a place and want to propose a good local restaurant, this feature can come in handy. The Chat feature can help users to get more detailed queries. Users can choose from the feature they’d like to use from here. After downloading the updated Swiftkey app, users will be able to see the Bing icon above the keyboard. ![]() In this app, Bing has been integrated in three major ways – Search, Chat, and Tone. Swiftkey also allow users upto five languages to integrate into their keyboard. Starting from email apps to social media and more, the keyboard app can be used across all other apps. The app also includes easy-to-follow instructions that will help users to explore the platform. Still, it’s a useful and fun feature that could help facilitate more cross-border conversations and activity among people on Twitter’s site.Users can download the SwiftKey app and set it as your default keyboard on both iPhones and Android. Results will likely vary and fall below the accuracy and fluency of translations that might be provided by a professional translator, Twitter says on the support page for the service. One language pairing it doesn’t appear to work for is Filipino to English, judging by this tweet by Pope Francis, which doesn’t have the globe icon. In a test, the feature worked for translating tweets between English and languages including Spanish, Dutch, French, Italian, Japanese and Russian. Twitter partnered with Microsoft’s Bing Translator for the tool, which works for more than 40 languages pairs. Users can toggle the service on and off from their account settings on the desktop or laptap, where it says ‘show tweet translations’. The feature works on iOS, Android, the desktop and TweetDeck. For those tweets, when the user clicks to expand them, the translated text will appear underneath the original. Twitter users will have easier time reading tweets not in their native language thanks to a new translation feature powered by Bing.Ī globe icon may now appear in the top right corner of tweets that are not in the user’s selected language. ![]() ![]() There are usually 3 default virtual backgrounds there. A selection and mini menu will appear along the bottom of the screen. Then go to your Zoom app and in the top right corner, click on the three dots / "More". ![]() Over the image, tap and hold your press and select "Add to Photos". Then open Zoom and add it to the Virtual Backgrounds setting. ![]() Scroll through the images here and simply click on one to download it to your computer. Installation Tips For Your Zoom Background: For your computer or laptop ![]() You don't want your background to distract your colleague or potentially have a client think that you are unprofessional in any way. No shots of the beach, the Milky Way or sunsets here. You'll notice that there are no watermarks, and that we have focused on providing realistic backgrounds. What works best is if you have a light or white-colored wall or curtain behind you.Īll of the background images that we have included here are tested to work with the Zoom Video Virtual Background feature. If you can, have a solid, one-color background image behind you.Wear for a conference call the same outfit that you would wear to the office. Pick a Zoom office background image that matches your personal style, or alternatively, go for something that is completely the opposite and make people smile!. Top Tips For Choosing A Zoom Background: Anytime your webcam sees movement (color changes), it tries to adjust the lens creating an effect.Īvoid having people walk behind or around you.īuild a beautiful logo in just a few minutes. You want to reduce the distracting halo-effect that you have probably noticed in the past meetings.Īvoid having windows at your back so you do not present a dark silhouette. You need to be in a very good lit room (this'll help you create a contrast between yourself and the background). However, there are a couple of things to remember when setting up your personal background. It's a great way to hide the mess and highlight what's important. All you have to do is pick a background you like (we've got a ton of high resolution Zoom backgrounds free of charge right below) or have something branded that shows off your business and helps spread that extra awareness. But beautiful Zoom office backgrounds solve this issue. It is not exactly the ideal setup to sell oneself as being professional and trustworthy. If you have toddlers or if you're living alone who hasn't had the time to clean, there may be things in the background that you don't want your colleagues or clients to see. Our homes are often not as well-organized as we'd like them to be. Who doesn’t want to have a chiselled roommate hanging out on the couch? Importance Of Beautiful Office Backgrounds On Zoom We’ve included a few living room ones, which will help establish that you are at home, but perhaps at a nicer home (or at least cleaner) than you actually have.Īnd we’ve tossed in a couple of fun ones if you want to show off your non-moving model roommate. Step 3: Add your background to Zoom.Īdd the downloaded image to your Zoom library. ![]() Step 2: Download the Zoom background images you like.Įxplore our mini-library of some of the best free virtual backgrounds for Zoom and home office images that you can download for free. We’re going to give you Zoom backgrounds free of charge. Zoom comes with some (pretty bad) default virtual backgrounds to use. Here's the step-by-step process on how to use the best Zoom backgrounds for your calls: Step 1: Go into Preferences/Settings of Zoom and click on “Virtual Background.” If you haven’t used the virtual background setting on Zoom yet, it’s uber-easy to do. ![]() |
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