If youre looking for the Wordle answer for August 7, 2024 read on. Well share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Todays puzzle is harder; I got it in five. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 7, Wordle #1,145! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to todays Wordle game.How to play WordleWordle lives here on the New York Times website. A new puzzle goes live every day at midnight, your local time.Start by guessing a five-letter word. The letters of the word will turn green if theyre correct, yellow if you have the right letter in the wrong place, or gray if the letter isnt in the days secret word at all. For more, check out our guide to playing Wordle here, and my strategy guide here for more advanced tips. (We also have more information at the bottom of this post, after the hints and answers.)Ready for the hints? Lets go!Does todays Wordle have any unusual letters?Well define common letters as those that appear in the old typesetters phrase ETAOIN SHRDLU. (Memorize this! Pronounce it Edwin Shirdloo, like a name, and pretend hes a friend of yours.)There's only one common letter from our mnemonic today (but it's used twice). Two letters are fairly common, and one is uncommon. Can you give me a hint for todays Wordle?A colorful bird. Does todays Wordle have any double or repeated letters?There is one repeated letter today.How many vowels are in todays Wordle?There is one vowel, used twice. What letter does todays Wordle start with?Todays word starts with M.What letter does todays Wordle end with?Todays word ends with W.What is the solution to todays Wordle?Ready? Todays word is MACAW.How I solved todays WordleI started with RAISE and TOUCH, then guessed BLAND to eliminate remaining common consonants. This left a handful of possible solutions: I guessed WACKY first, which left MACAW as the only answer. Wordle 1,145 5/6Yesterdays Wordle answerYesterdays Wordle was harder. The hint was a metal object that sometimes falls on cartoon characters' heads and the answer contained four common letters and one uncommon letter. The answer to yesterdays Wordle was ANVIL. A primer on Wordle basicsThe idea of Wordle is to guess the days secret word. When you first open the Wordle game, youll see an empty grid of letters. Its up to you to make the first move: type in any five-letter word.Now, you can use the colors that are revealed to get clues about the word:Green means you correctly guessed a letter, and its in the correct position. (For example, if you guess PARTY, and the word is actually PURSE, the P and R will be green.)Yellow means the letter is somewhere in the word, but not in the position you guessed it. (For example, if you guessed PARTY, but the word is actually ROAST, the R, A and T will all be yellow.)Gray means the letter is not in the solution word at all. (If you guessed PARTY and everything is gray, then the solution cannot be PURSE or ROAST.)With all that in mind, guess another word, and then another, trying to land on the correct word before you run out of chances. You get six guesses, and then its game over.The best starter words for WordleWhat should you play for that first guess? The best starters tend to contain common letters, to increase the chances of getting yellow and green squares to guide your guessing. (And if you get all grays when guessing common letters, thats still excellent information to help you rule out possibilities.) There isnt a single best starting word, but the New York Timess Wordle analysis bot has suggested starting with one of these:CRANETRACESLANTCRATECARTEMeanwhile, an MIT analysis found that youll eliminate the most possibilities in the first round by starting with one of these:SALETREASTTRACECRATESLATEOther good picks might be ARISE or ROUND. Words like ADIEU and AUDIO get more vowels in play, but you could argue that its better to start with an emphasis on consonants, using a starter like RENTS or CLAMP. Choose your strategy, and see how it plays out.How to win at WordleWe have a few guides to Wordle strategy, which you might like to read over if youre a serious student of the game. This one covers how to use consonants to your advantage, while this one focuses on a strategy that uses the most common letters. In this advanced guide, we detail a three-pronged approach for fishing for hints while maximizing your chances of winning quickly.The biggest thing that separates Wordle winners from Wordle losers is that winners use their guesses to gather information about what letters are in the word. If you know that the word must end in -OUND, dont waste four guesses on MOUND, ROUND, SOUND, and HOUND; combine those consonants and guess MARSH. If the H lights up in yellow, you know the solution.One more note on strategy: the original Wordle used a list of about 2,300 solution words, but after the game was bought by the NYT, the game now has an editor who hand-picks the solutions. Sometimes they are slightly tricky words that wouldnt have made the original list, and sometimes they are topical. For example, FEAST was the solution one Thanksgiving. So keep in mind that there may be a theme.Wordle alternativesIf you cant get enough of five-letter guessing games and their kin, the best Wordle alternatives, ranked by difficulty, include:Wheeldle, which lets you play one puzzle after anotherDordle and Quordle, which ask you to play two (Dordle) or four (Quordle) puzzles at the same time, with the same guesses. There is also Octordle, with eight puzzles, and Sedecordle, with 16.Waffle, which shows you several five-letter words, scrambled in a grid; you play by swapping the letters around until you solve.Absurdle, which changes the solution after each guess, but needs to stay consistent with its previous feedback. You have to strategically back it into a corner until there is only one possible word left; then you guess it, and win.Squabble, in which you play Wordle against other people with a timer running. You take damage if you spend too much time between guesses; winner is the last one standing.Antiwordle, in which you are trying not to guess the days solution. Youre required to reuse any letters that you (oops) guessed correctly, so the longer it takes you, the better you are at the game.

macOS Sequoia will require regular permissions updates to use screen recording and screen-sharing capabilities. The software is in its public beta, and the new Apple operating system has added pop-up notifications that will ask users to confirm that software has access to the device's video and audio. For now, there doesn't appear to be a way to permanently grant permissions to third-party apps. Developers confirmed with 9to5Mac that this is a feature, not a bug. We've reached out to Apple for more information and will update this post with any additional details we receive.These permissions alerts in Sequoia will pop up weekly, as well as the first time a relevant app is opened after a reboot. This security feature will be triggered by both third-party apps focused on screen recording and general programs that have screen-sharing capabilities, such as Zoom, Slack or Discord.This feature might remind you of the User Account Controls from the Windows Vista days. We haven't run into this permissions issue in our time with the beta version of macOS Sequoia, so it's hard to say if the Apple version will be quite as infuriating as the Microsoft pop-ups.macOS Sequoia does bring other useful updates to the computing experience. As well as introducing AI features with Apple Intelligence, the update will let users see their iPhone screen mirrored on their Macbooks, and can block distracting pop-ups in Safari.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/macos-sequoia-may-require-weekly-permissions-for-screen-recording-apps-215854870.html?src=rss

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Were at a crisis of representation in entrepreneurship, and the classic tale of how to get there doesnt apply. All-women founding teams have never raised more than 3% in venture capital funding since at least 2014. We learn about the heros journey as early as childhood, and mythos everywhere from The Lion King to the Odyssey teaches us the narrative arc of a startup build: passion discovered, adversity faced, strong team built, success unlocked. As someone in the thick of it, I call bullsh*t. This romanticized, and frankly outdated, story sanitizes the messy reality of entrepreneurship. More importantly, it ignores the voices and experiences of diverse and female founders, and the unique challenges this landscape forces upon us.In my experience, the majority of founder stories are told as individual journeys that skip over the difficult trials along the way. Theyre shared only after an entrepreneur makes it to the other sidei.e. reaches profitability or has an exit. But this raises issues. This inauthentic storytelling is creating a crisis for (and, Ill add, by) female founders. When entrepreneurs dont see themselves in founder stories, it breeds imposter syndrome, making many of us feel isolated. Worse, the mismatch between our experiences and the narrative can feel like evidence that we should give up.Our stories are not being toldOur reliance on the conventional heros journey especially fails to reflect the obstacles diverse and female founders often face, most especially in funding. A miniscule 1.1% goes to companies with minority foundersregardless of the fact that last year, female founders generated 35% higher return on investment than their male counterparts. Alongside the inequitable funding landscape, women and diverse founders experience a lack of representation in media surrounding entrepreneurship, acting as another barrier.Not only do I not see a lot of founders that look like me, but there is little to no visibility given to businesses built for purpose as much as profit. More and more peoplespecifically womenare building solutions to problems they encounter daily. In fact, more than 1,800 new businesses are started per day by women. And the majority of those businesses were started by women of color, but the expertise of these womens lived experience is minimized. As such, these entrepreneurs dont see their stories toldnor, in turn, their businesses backednearly often enough.The Modern Not-So-Heroic JourneyLooking back, it feels inevitable that I ended up founding Comma, an integrated period care company. But had I known earlier that this journey isnt linear, I would have played my hand a bit differently. With a background in public health and ties to a heavily healthcare-focused family, I conceived Comma out of necessity while I was conducting research around HIV-prevention and gender-based violence prevention in rural western Kenya.Along this path, I realized that on the true founders journey, highs and lows can happen only 15-minutes apart, but were silent about this whiplash. I faced challenges that taught me a great deal about where the story has gone wrong. While 800 million people menstruate daily, I was repeatedly told period care was a niche or crowded market by many (male) investors. I even found myself facing sexual harassment from some funders. Other founders told me I should be grateful my experience hadnt been worse. People wondered aloud if I was backable because I was of reproductive age. And my multiple graduate degrees in healthcare were dismissed as useless when asked if I had a technical cofounder. In short, entrepreneurs suffer more heartache than product setbacks and layoffs. When we exclude the trickier challenges from our founder stories, we alienate those with whom we could be connecting.How to Shift the StoryHeres the tough truth: becoming a founder is neither formulaic nor linear. I was told it was the hardest job in the world, but now I see that it has little to do with canonic late nights and early mornings. You can do everything right and still fail, and there are plenty of success stories we should hesitate to admire or emulate. In my opinion, what we need instead of the traditional, white noise story of a founders narrative is trifold: a community approach, alternative growth structures, and more authentic stories from founders (and beyond).Embrace CommunityI live by the African proverb, If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. Its my belief that the startup ecosystem would benefit greatly from a community that leans on one another and decenters the individual journey. Not only could this type of community provide support and advice, but it could also normalize the ugly truth of entrepreneurship. We could band together a network of resources, knowledge, and connections that benefit all startups, including those who have historically been excluded and ignored in entrepreneurship. To overcome the disparity of representation and inequitable investment that have historically plagued this space, we have to be willing to be vulnerable in sharing our setbacks as often and openly as we share our successes.Impact Alongside ProfitabilityShifting the conversation about entrepreneurship can mirror the very changes were seeing in consumer priorities. We need founders that are of their market, like female founders in the womens health space and BIPOC entrepreneurs innovating for communities of color. Were also desperately overdue for a mindset and culture change, particularly in the funding space in allocating venture capital. The current startup culture positions a businesss ability to raise capital as its North Star without acknowledging the complex and nuanced experiences diverse founders face in raising capital. Closing a round is important, but building what people want and need is what allows businesses to be independently profitable. To see true innovation, we should place value on supporting the invention of tools and development of ideas that will promote long-term, positive solutions and sustainability for all. As founders, we must step out from behind the mask of money and speak to how our products are making an impact that fuels the betterment of our world. We need solutions that think of the customer as a whole person, as opposed to who they are when they get their wallet out. In doing so, well make space for us to be whole founders who can share whole stories.Rebalance the Workload (and Recognition)Our culture gives mere lip service to any true work/life balance, encouraging nonstop work and uninterrupted availability. Not only is this harmful to startup teams, but it also discourages reflection thats vital for innovation and iteration. Why not begin to celebrate founders that take the time to renew their inspiration? Why not celebrate founders that invest in their companys longevity by preventing their own burnout? What if we shared the spotlight with internal partners and teams, showcasing the priceless value in hires as integral aspects of the companys success?Its time for the founder to pass the microphone. Every member of an early team, from the third in command to the contractor who worked for a discounted rate, has a story that shines light on the true path of innovation. After all, founders dont do it all aloneand we need all sorts of people to imagine themselves as a part of a founders journey, not just the founder herself.The bottom line: The status quo isnt working and the lack of representation is shammeful. Ones access to entrepreneurship should be based simply on tenacity, talent, work ethic, and intelligence. But showcased through the lack of female and diverse representation in todays founder landscape, there is far more at play here. When it comes to how we discuss and portray entrepreneurship in the media and society, its time we reimagine the narrativebefore the next generation has no one who looks like them left to look up to.

Welsh practice Benjamin Hale Architects has added two modern extensions one made from pale brick, the other from black zinc to a Victorian-era home in south London.The end-of-terrace house is located in Dulwich and previously featured a dim and dated interior.The ground floor extension accommodates a new kitchenWorking alongside local interior designer Hamish Vincent, Benjamin Hale Architects set out to bring natural light back into the plan and "engender a sense of calm and domesticity" throughout.The practice started by adding a pale, clay-brick volume to the rear of the property, incorporating a neglected alley that sat to the side of the plot.Skylights and Crittall doors help brighten up the room"An underused side return or side alley is a traditional feature of many traditional Victorian terrace homes," the practice's eponymous founder told Dezeen. "However, being on an edge plot offered a considerable advantage in this instance."Inside, the extension contains a modern kitchen complete with oak cabinetry, pale terrazzo flooring and a central counter with a built-in cooker, where inhabitants can prepare meals.Fluted tiles decorate the breakfast nookA breakfast nook was set up towards the back of the room, its cushioned seating bench set against a fluted tile wall.Sunlight streams into the room from a skylight created in the room's upper corner and the Crittall doors that open onto the garden.Eye-catching furniture pieces appear throughout the formal dining areaA new doorway links the extension to the formal dining room, where Vincent introduced a bold medley of furnishings. This includes a stripy timber table and a chandelier composed of a cluster of spherical bulbs.As many of the home's original period features had been removed over time, Benjamin Hale Architects reinstated a grand marble fireplace in the room.Read: Will Gamble Architects modernises London Victorian house with "soft minimalism" interiorsOrnate coving was also fitted around the ceiling of the adjacent sitting area, which hosts a sofa and sculptural armchairs upholstered in creamy boucle.An oak staircase with a slatted balustrade leads up to a zinc-clad dormer roof extension, added at the request of the owners who wanted the home to have extra sleeping quarters.The space which now serves as the primary bedroom has wooden panels running around its perimeter and a large picture window that offers far-reaching views over the streets of Dulwich.Wooden panels envelop the principal bedroomEnsuite facilities were integrated into the room alongside a freestanding bath, snugly positioned beneath the roof's eaves and illuminated by a small skylight.The project also saw Vincent infuse the property's existing bedrooms with warmth and tactility, adding weathered stone pots, lantern-style lights, tobacco-hued surfaces and more.The room also has its own standalone bathThis isn't the only Dulwich residence to recently undergo a revamp; a few months ago architecture studio Proctor & Shaw built a concrete extension for a terrace home in the affluent neighbourhood, better connecting it to its 57-metre-long back garden.The photography is by Pierce Scourfield.The post Benjamin Hale Architects extends light-starved Victorian home upwards and outwards appeared first on Dezeen.

Think of a box and every single one your mind imagines will probably be made of 6 flat surfaces, forming either a cube or cuboid. Studio Entrandan wanted to reimagine this box, this pixel of our everyday life, as something with a little more dynamism and visual vitality not just for the sake of making a curved box, but for the sake of making a box thats MORE useful.To do so, the London-based product design studio looked to the golden rectangle, expanding the box, creating a proportionate ellipse, and carrying the curve to the top and the bottom of the box. The result is a box that still has flat walls, but boasts a curved base and top. Why, you ask? So that the boxes can naturally stack one on another without requiring lips and grooves or any extra details. Boxes dominate our lives because of their natural ability to stack without any dead space with this set, Studio Entrandan celebrates that stackable property through a clean design, with a gorgeous visual twist. These boxes are a gorgeous combination of minimal design with clever detailing. Perfect for people who just want to have a wooden set of containers on their work desk or their dining table (or anywhere, really), the Box Set comes with 3 boxes of varying heights, and a lid that also serves as a nifty tray to store items like rings, other jewelry, or even stationery.Designer: Studio EntrandanClick Here to Buy Now: $151 $188.75 (20% off). Hurry, only a few left!The idea of redesigning something as fundamental as your everyday box came from playing around with ellipses and having them overlap one another. As soon as the idea began taking shape, the folks at Studio Entrandan immediately mocked up a 3D model and printed it out to test its feasibility. However, their intention was never to make the final product out of plastic. Choosing wood instead, the boxes were given a distinct EDC appeal. Borrowing from Scandinavian design influences (and even from their timber), the boxes look gorgeous when kept on any tabletop surface. Their curved base is cleverly designed to still sit flat on flat surfaces but the minute you stack them one above the other, they tuck into each other (think of how dinner plates stack on top of another).The boxes measure 200mm x 80mm (7.8in x 3.1in) and have varying heights for storing different items. Theyre perfect for stationery, cutlery, EDC, your bedside belongings, or even tech like cables, AirPods, etc. The set includes 3 boxes and a lid, all of which can either orient one on top of another, or be used independently. Their shape makes them uniquely eye-catching to anyone who has an appreciation of craftsmanship and good design but ultimately, theyre minimalist pieces that blend into your decor.Each of the boxes are CNC machined out of a single block of wood, giving them the accuracy youd probably expect from metal or plastic containers. Curves on the bottom and the top of the boxes are precision-machined to match into each other, allowing the boxes to stack naturally one on another the way plates do. The curves nest into each other in a way thats appealing to the eye, allowing you to organize your boxes without joineries, magnets, or anything else. Before production, we usually let our timber rest and acclimate for two weeks, Huang mentions. However, because timber is an organic material, it is constantly changing. Factors such as humidity, temperature, and sunlight can alter its shape. This adds a unique natural touch to your boxes (think of it as a patina), although the makers recommend that if your boxes wobble a little too much because their tolerances no longer match, a little sandpaper does the trick. Followed by a coating of wood oil to restore their waterproofing.The set of 3 boxes and a lid start at $151 and ship globally. Each box is CNC-machined out of a single block of wood, and Studio Entrandan offers a choice between Black Walnut, Cherry, and White Oak. You can buy multiple sets, or even individual containers to add to your collection.Click Here to Buy Now: $151 $188.75 (20% off). Hurry, only a few left!The post CNC-Machined Curved Design allows these Wood Boxes to stack perfectly without Joinery or Magnets first appeared on Yanko Design.

Sailor Moon-core + farming + great writing? That's a winner.The depth of decorative options and dialogue make Mistria feel like a real town I could spend a whole lot of time in.

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