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Worms 2 armageddon xbox 360 save7/1/2023 ![]() ![]() Thankfully, the console versions (PS3/Xbox 360) do feature offline multiplayer (and it is really sad that I actually have to make note of when a game has that these days) and you only need one controller since it is turn based so if you are looking for a game to play with friends, Worms: Reloaded could possibly work. Worms: Reloaded is clearly a multiplayer focused title, but I was unable to find a match online so this game can only really be played cooperatively the old fashioned way. So, it sounds like there are a lot of strategic elements to Worms, but Worms: Reloaded fails in the implementation of these mechanics. As matches go on, you will destroy more and more of the landscape, which means both you and your enemies get clearer shots, and if you take too long, the water levels will start rising. One will often need to take advantage of both the terrain, the trajectory of their weapons, the distance that an attack will send the worm flying, the placement of land mines and explosive crates, and even the spot that a worm dies in because they explode when their HP reaches zero. ![]() This makes Worms similar to the Smash Bros series in that knocking your opponent out of bounds is often just as or more efficient than draining their HP. This means instant death if a Worm falls too deep into water. There is a large emphasis on positioning and using your surroundings to efficiently dispose of your opponents considering that, unlike most turn based strategy games, the land is destructible.Įven more unique is the fact that every level is above a body of water, and worms cannot swim. You can move as far as you can within 60 seconds and you go back and forth between you and your opposing team. The premise of the Worms series it that you have a team of cartoony worm creatures, and your goal is to shoot and throw explosives at your enemies until all that remains is a crater emptier than Donald Trump’s skull. In regards to Reloaded, I did enjoy it at first, but it didn’t take long for me to become sick of it. I have no way of knowing if Armageddon was actually a better game or whether I just enjoyed it because my standards had not developed yet. Normally, one could chalk that up to me being a kid, but I found that not much changed regarding my experience with Worms: Reloaded, aside from my enjoyment. I remember having a bit of fun with that, but it also frustrating me because I did not fully understand how to play it. I dunno if it’s just me, but I can’t help but feel kinda creeped out by the image on the right.įittingly enough, I actually played Worms Armageddon on the PS1 when I was younger, as it was a game my brother owned. In actuality, the game was intended as a sequel to Worms: Armageddon, the third game in the series, but they put the 2 in the wrong spot (don’t ask me how they managed to mess that up). Seeing as how there have been at least ten games in the Worms series released between the original game and Reloaded, that should be enough to indicate that this is NOT the second game in the series. The original Worms was released on the PC, Mega Drive, Super Nintendo, Gameboy, Amiga, PS1, Saturn, and even the Atari Jaguar, but only the PC, PS1, and Saturn versions got a release outside Europe. ![]() Worms is a turn based strategy game series that dates back to 1995 with the original Worms. Just to clear up any potential confusion, Worms: Reloaded, and Worms 2: Armageddon are the same game and just have different titles on different systems. ![]()
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Boxy svg import7/1/2023 ![]() ![]() The best thing to do is just download it and give it a quick try there's nothing to lose. ![]() So what’s the catch? Some users have complained that it performs slowly, although that does seem to depend on what device and operating system you’re using. And new features are being added all the time the latest version brings mesh gradients, improved SVG2 and CSS3 support and new path effects to the party. In short, there’s very little Illustrator can do that Inkscape can’t.īecause it's open source, it’s not only free to use but if you have the technical know-how you can even edit it and incorporate it into other software. Open source vector graphics package Inkscape is staggeringly powerful, and is the best free Adobe Illustrator alternative for pro and semi-pro illustrators, graphic designers and web designers.Īs well as the standard drawing and shape tools, Inkscape boasts a special spirals tool, a tool to create patterns and arrangements of clones, advanced object manipulation options, multiple filters (including bevels, textures, overlays and more), and some nifty fill settings. Some have limited features, a handful only support certain file formats, and others are bundled with unwanted extra software. However, not all Adobe Illustrator alternatives are created equal. Unlike raster graphics, these programs use mathematical expressions to draw the lines, shapes and colors, allowing them to infinitely scalable, so you can blow an image up to the size of a billboard with no obvious pixilation. Thankfully, the best free Adobe Illustrator vector alternatives offer genuine replacement for the popular digital art software. And issues around the Creative Cloud subscription model - the only way to get Illustrator - abound. Some users have found a complex interface that threatens to overwhelm budding new artists. And plenty of artists and designers are keen to avoid the ecosphere. From Photoshop to Adobe Illustrator, when it comes to design work, the company’s products have become the industry-standard.īut Adobe is far from the only developer of quality graphic design software. On the Insert menu, point to Picture, and then click From File.When it comes to creative apps, it can feel as if Adobe has cornered the entire market. Locate the folder that contains the picture you want to insert, click the picture file, and then click Open. Each viewport can be set to a different scale or angle. A viewport is a window into the three-dimensional CAD drawing. The drawing contains two rectangular viewports. On the Insert tab, click Pictures or Online Pictures.īrowse to the location of the file that you want to insert, select the file, and then click Open. The following image shows a DWG drawing saved in paper space. Paper space is a workspace that is analogous to a sheet of paper, in which CAD drafters can arrange different views of the drawing. Model space is the primary drawing workspace in which CAD drafters create drawings. A CAD drawing may have been saved in model space or paper space. When you insert a drawing in AutoCAD DWG or DXF format, you insert the last saved spatial view of the CAD drawing. It is best to avoid adjusting the default settings unless you have a specific aim in mind. Note: The default CAD drawing settings are designed to ensure optimal results when you insert a CAD drawing. ![]()
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Indoorlands developers7/1/2023 ![]() ![]() It shows that you’ll be able to customize many different things and make a fun and original park in the process. Limited as the current build may be, we were quite entertained with Indoorlands. The game still has a long way to go, and we hope some graphical aspects get dressed up a bit more, but other than that, the rudimentary build is very fun. The very limited array of rides do look quite pretty, but also fairly basic. Even colored rooftops could do a lot here. This becomes apparent when looking at these buildings from the side, as you will not recognize what building you are looking at. Don’t get us wrong, the game looks quite cute, but the different shops tend to end up being a bit boring and uninspired. We also hope the graphical quality does get upped a bit by the time the game is finished. There is also not much management involved in the current build, as you basically can only increase or decrease the price of entry, and make sure that your park remains clean. We reckon (and hope) the full release will add a lot of new items to the equation, as for now, you’ll have to wait for long periods of time in order to actually unlock and/or do something. There’s only a very limited number of indoor rides, and the same can be said about the other buildings as well. There currently is no decoration to dress up your actual pathways, some mechanics feel a bit limited, and overall, there’s not that much content. As for now, the game is quite slow, and one of those ‘run in the background’ kind of experiences.Īfter you get the hang of juggling between rides, food stalls, and other basic necessities, you’ll notice that the current build is very limited. This means you’ll have to start off slowly, making sure you have the bare necessities to open your park, and then hopefully see your funds increase again. You’ll need to earn money to build rides, shops, and utilities, but you’ll also need to research these first. While no explanation is given, you’ll soon notice that certain aspects are straightforward. The game’s current build is basically one big sandbox for you to try out things. This map basically offers you an amusement part with one ride already active, making sure that there is already something to mess around with. Even though the first map is called the ‘Tutorial’, the game doesn’t really tell you how things work or what you have to do. We were more than happy to start our own indoor amusement park.Īs the game also states when you first start playing, it is in Early Access. We have to be honest, the preview is going to be rather short, as the current build is quite barebones, but it doesn’t take away from the good first impression the game gave us. The game has currently been released in Early Acces on Steam, and it shows a lot of promise. However, the small drawback is their interior has a predefined route - often forcing visitors to turn corners or zigzag, possibly missing out on major sites.When we saw the announcement of Indoorlands only mere days ago, we were quite stoked to see such an expansive experience being presented. They have a native attractively score, which will funnel guests towards better rides, shops, and restaurants. These are larger transition areas that range in space from 2x3 and upwards to 7x7, and can even be moved around after being constructed. The better options are Deco Halls and Hub Halls. This takes up the least amount of space, but are unattractive and will not entice guests to explore the rest of the theme park. The first Indoorlands option is to select a small 1x1 Build Path from the Path menu. To help avoid traffic issues, players will need to make sure there is at least one traversable path on all cardinal directions of an existing sector. This is further compounded by the fact that basic rollercoasters take up an 11x14 grid - almost an entire sector. Unlike other simulations like Cities: Skylines, characters cannot move between empty or barren spaces. ![]() As the game’s title of Indoorlands implies, all parts of the park must be indoors. ![]()
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Sage green envelopes7/1/2023 ![]() XL (19 x 25 cm), XXL (21.6 x 27.9 cm) and A4 size notebooks (21 x 29.7 cm) are designed for ideas that need more space to grow.The perfect size to fit in a backpack or tote and with plenty of room to explore ideas. One of the our most popular notebook is large size notebook (13 x 21 cm).Medium notebook (11.5 x 18 cm) gives you more space than a pocket-size journal, while still being small enough to carry easily.Pocket size notebook (9 x 14 cm) is just that: the right size to fit in your pocket and carry wherever you go, ready for when inspiration strikes.From pocket-size to XXL, find the right size for your notes and ideas: The loose structure of dots is enough to write in straight lines, but also perfect for drawing and sketching. Gridded paper brings with it a reassuring sense of order and neatness, and perhaps a hint of nostalgia for beloved school stationery.ĭotted notebooks give you the best of all worlds: the structure of ruled lines along with the freedom of plain paper. Squared paper or gridlines are wonderful for both writing and working with numbers. The freedom of the blank page is perfect for visual thinkers and anyone whose work or passions involve freehand creativity. Plain pages lend themselves to drawing, doodling and sketching. Lines guide linear thinking and bring a sense of order as you work through your thoughts by hand on the page. Ruled notebooks are the best option if you need to write words, take notes, and make lists. How do you plan to use your paper journal? Are you taking notes in meetings or sketching in the subway? Choose between: Ultimately though, whether you choose hard cover or soft cover is a question of personal preference. If you want a notebook small enough to store in your pocket, then the flexibility of a soft cover makes it the more comfortable option. That said, by design a softcover notebook is more lightweight and flexible to carry around. What's more, it protects your ideas as it is more resistant to wear and tear, especially if you are constantly moving between appointments. The sturdy and professional feel of a hard cover notebook can also add a sense of gravitas to your notetaking. Hardcover notebooks are perfect for taking notes on the move as the rigid cover provides a reliable writing surface away from your desk. ![]() Hardcover Notebook or Softcover Notebookīrowse our collections to find both hardcover notebooks and softcover notebooks available in different sizes and colors and with a choice of page layouts.Pre-washed for extra softness and to ensure the fabric doesn't shrink, lose its shape, or fade after purchase.Are you looking for a high-quality notebook to note down ideas and fill with personal and professional projects? Discover Moleskine’s wide selection of notebooks with various size, color and cover options.ĭon’t you know where to start? Let us help you to pick the perfect notebook for capturing and exploring inspiration at home, at work and on the move. ![]() OEKO-TEX certified (so you can rest assured our bedding is free from harmful chemicals).Envelope-closure pillowcases keep your pillows out of sight. ![]()
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Hot tub meta streams7/1/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Amouranth is now one of the most popular female streamers on the platform as in the past 30 days alone, she gained nearly 500,000 followers thanks to riding her inflatable banana pool toy. Faith has seen a massive increase in followers because of her hot tub streams. Indiefoxx is the most controversial of the hot tub streamers as she has been banned from the platform four times already. Views took off pretty quickly, and my following started to grow pretty fast.” Now, XoAerial is fast approaching 200,000 followers on Twitch. I got a couple of LED lights to go inside, and when it arrived I began streaming. I wanted some kind of different content, and no one else was doing it. XoAeriel has claimed that she was the originator of the hot tub meta as she stated “In December of 2020, I went on Amazon and purchased a blow-up hot tub. Now, here are the five twitch hot tub streamers that are blowing up in popularity because of their hot tub streams.įirst is twitch streamer XoAeriel. Regardless, it has become popular among viewers as it is hard to deny that people want to tune in and the stats prove it. However, it has proven to be quite controversial as some fans and some streamers including xQC have shared their opinion regarding the issue as he stated that the hot tub meta is the most pathetic thing on twitch. Streaming on Twitch from the comfort of a hot tub isn’t brand new, but these streams have been prominent features of the Just Chatting section of the platform in recent months. All in all, none of this seems as expensive as having a hot tub explosion in a Twitch streaming room, but what's clear is that there's always something going on within the streaming community.Hot tub streams are filling the Just Chatting broadcast section of Twitch due to the popularity they achieve. Outside the Twitch streaming world, Dr Disrespect recently broke character to criticize YouTube Gaming for the lack of support he's received since coming to the platform. World of Warcraft streamer Asmongold was recently banned from the game for allegedly using real-world money to buy or sell content, which he denies, and the ban was quickly overturned. Recently, TwitchCon was involved in a debacle about its mask-wearing policy for the event in October, but it has since backpedaled and will require them. Of course, this is hardly the only "drama" going on within the Twitch and/or streaming community. At the very least, as expensive as this will likely be, no one was hurt. It doesn't seem Amouranth was in the room when this happened, as based on the timing of her tweets, she seems to be doing okay. It's also very likely that she will be getting a new hot tub installed too. It's uncertain how long it'll take to get her standard Twitch streams back up and running, but presumably, she has likely begun the process of fixing the room and obtaining new equipment. But having that much water so close to expensive streaming hardware is a recipe for disaster, and she revealed that the explosion destroyed her Twitch streaming room. She revealed on her personal Twitter account, as seen below, that her hot tub "exploded." Exactly what happened is unknown, but as many know, she was a leading figure in Twitch's hot tub meta. The good news is that Amouranth is safe, but the bad news is it's not sure when she'll stream next. ![]() RELATED: Amouranth Buys Gas Station with Car Wash for $8 Million So, when she recently and vaguely tweeted that something terrible had happened, many fans were concerned for Amouranth's safety. This is partially due to how she has defined several Twitch metas, and she's been very vocal about the pros and cons of being a streamer with such a large platform.Īmouranth is very open about situations involving stalking, how she invests her money, and many other details of her life. Amouranth is one of the most-viewed streamers on the Twitch platform and reportedly the only woman in the top 100 overall. ![]()
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Kite tenjo farm7/1/2023 ![]() ![]() Solution: Activate Mountain from your hand. Target King of Yamimakai and attack directly with Claw Reacher and Hane-Hane. Solution: Normal Summon Claw Reacher then Flip Summon Hane-Hane. Attack Dark Magician with Blue-Eyes White Dragon. Solution: Activate Remove Trap to destroy opponent’s Mirror Wall. Purpose: Destroy your opponent’s Trap Card before attacking. ![]() ![]() Solution: Activate De-Spell to destroy opponent’s Dark Energy. Purpose: Destroy your opponent’s Spell/Trap cards using your own. Attack directly with Blackland Fire Dragon. Activate Order to Charge and tribute Mammoth Graveyard to destroy Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon. Purpose: Use Spell and Trap Cards to destroy high attacking monsters. Solution: Activate Reinforcements and choose Silver Fang. Purpose: Use a Trap Card to enhance a monster. Solution: Play Banner of Courage then attack Cyber Falcon with Trakodon. Purpose: Use Spell Cards to enhance your monster’s attack. Attack Axe Raider with Baby Dragon and then attack directly with Battle Warrior. Solution: Normal Summon Baby Dragon, then use Block Attack to switch opponent’s Axe Raider to defense mode. Purpose: Use a Spell Card and defeat your opponent’s monster. Solution: Attack Beautiful Headhuntress with Axe Raider, attack Hero of the East with Celtic Guardian and then attack directly with Roboyarou. Solution: Flip summon Feral Imp and attack. Purpose: Change battle position of your monster. Solution: Tribute summon Gaia the Fierce Knight and attack. Purpose: Tribute summon a high level monster using two monsters as tribute. Solution: Tribute summon Judge Man and attack. Purpose: Tribute summon a high level monster. Solution: Summon Axe Raider and attack directly. Win Condition: Drop opponent’s lifepoints to zero in one turn. There are three levels of quizzes that will unlock at Stages 8 and 13, respectively, with varying difficulties LEVEL 1 Quiz 1 However, you won’t unlock the Duel Links Duel School quizzes until you reach Stage 5 and that will only give you access to the level 1 quizzes. One aspect of Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links are the Duel School quizzes, which put duelists in scenarios to win in one turn to teach them how to use certain strategies. Joey Wheeler – Stage 3 Tea Gardner – Stage 5 (Stage 6 unlock missions) Mai Valentine – Stage 10 (Stage 11 unlock missions) Yami Yugi/Seto Kaiba – Stage 15 (Stage 16 unlock missions) Rex Raptor – Stage 20 (Stage 21 unlock missions) SPECIAL CONDITIONSīandit Keith – Duel Legendary Duelists 50 times Weevil Underwood – Win duels against standard duelists 100 times Mako Tsunami – Perform 150 Tributes Odion – Activate 300 traps Ishizu – Summon light-attribute monsters 200 times School Quizzes NOTE: Pegasus is coming to Duel Links but it seems through a special event that has not gone live. Use this to track your progress with the duelists unlocked through special conditions. Scroll down and you’ll see information like how many traps you’ve played or how many tribute summons you have performed. ![]() Some of these special conditions are hard to track but if you are in the main menu and press the information icon (the icon that is shaped like a person) then you can see all of your play data since you began. They are split into two groups, the first is by Stage Rank, which will unlock a duelist simply by reaching that level and the other is through special conditions. Here’s a list of all the duelists you can unlock in Duel Links and the conditions needed to do so. And even then, you’ll have to complete that duelist’s special task list. Certain duelists have special conditions that need to be met before they appear in the Duel World. However, not every duelists in Duel Links can be unlocked simply by raising your Stage Rank. You begin with either Yami Yugi or Seto Kaiba but from there duelists will have to complete tasks and grow in rank to unlock some of the strongest duelists in Yu-Gi-Oh!. How to Unlock Kite Tenjo in the Number Hunter event 06/21.How to Unlock the ZEXAL-Zexal Weapon skill.How to unlock Antinomy in the Clear Mind: Antinomy the Mysterious Turbo Duelist.Zexal World: How to Unlock New World & Every Character.5 Characters To Farm Against & 5 To Skip.DARK SIDE OF DIMENSIONS WORLD: How To Unlock ALL Characters.The Destiny Board of Doom: Yami Bakura unlock.Tips, Tricks, How to Guides, Cheats, and Unlocks has announced it will release key new Yu-Gi-Oh! titles across a number of formats in 2016, allowing an even wider audience to enjoy the series, which is already popular worldwide as a card game and range of console titles. System Support: online and offline playĮSRB Rating: E10+ (Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Suggestive Themes).Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links Tips, Tricks, Cheats, and How to Guides ![]()
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Asics gel venture 6 mens7/1/2023 ![]() ![]() The last notable feature of the outsole is a yellow band of rubber in the midfoot that isn’t a new material, but is more of an aesthetic choice. This reduces “poke risks” where sticks or sharp rocks will be blocked by the outsole material. This ensures forward and rear motion grip is maximized.Īdditionally, the tread pattern sits on top of a layer of more rubber. Trail runners should be most focused on the sole of the shoe, this is what you’re (generally) paying extra for.Īsics puts in a fairly aggressive tread pattern on the outsole that features ‘V’ shapes in alternating orientations. Just a bit sweatier than normal, but more on that in the rest of the shoe review. The rubber coverage on the outsole made gripping the trail easy, although due to the thicker stacks, you don’t feel 100% connected with the trail which you may get with Merrell Glove shoes.Īfter finishing this first test trail run, I was pleased since the shoes held up and I had seemingly no problems on my feet. I found it to be solid across most of the trail, only slightly slipping on sandy rock surfaces which is common for most trail shoes. I set out over the next 50 miles of testing to see how the shoes held up.įirst real test in the shoe was an 8 mile trail run/hike in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. My first run was along the Charles River Esplanade and the shoes felt ready enough for a longer trail run. Quite solid, not too much flexibility, and lots of grip. Everything tightened up well, and the first thing I noticed was solid outsole design ready for trails. This was my first time in trail running shoes from Asics, so I was excited to try out the fit. However, both versions in the same color look almost identical. The upper features a new lacing system and a few design changes that provide a mild refresh. The midsole changes were mostly aesthetic without much of an effect on function. ![]() The previous model of the Gel Venture featured a near identical outsole, similar midsole, and upgraded upper. It’s designed to be a daily trainer for those who need performance trail running in a proven package.įor those who need more speed and less trail, they can look at the Dynaflyte line of Asics shoes.Īlthough the Gel Venture is well suited for off road, Asics has a high-end trail shoe called the GT-2000 8 Trail which overlaps in features, but offers more tech (FLYTEFOAM, DYNAMIC DUOMAX) in a more expensive ($150) package. The Asics Gel Venture line of shoes is the entry level trail shoe from Asics. ![]()
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7 ways to die 2 pack7/1/2023 ![]() ![]() Enjoy unlimited access to over 800 in-game items, nearly 2,000 unique building blocks and a painting system that offers over a quadrillion possibilities. Create – Unleash your creativity and build the ultimate world by yourself or with friends.Cooperate or Compete – Work together cooperatively to build settlements or work against each other raiding other player’s bases, it’s really up to you in a wasteland where zombies and outlaws rule the land.The world is fully destructible and moldable. Design the ultimate fort to include traps, electric power, auto turrets, automated doors, gadgets and defensive positions to survive the undead. Build – Take over a ruin, or build from the ground-up.Learn more powerful recipes by finding schematics. Craft – Craft and repair weapons, clothes, armor, tools, vehicles, and more with over 500 recipes.Explore – Huge, unique and rich environments, offering the freedom to play the game any way you want with many unique biomes.Given that the game is already more popular – and long-lived – than most betas, it would certainly make sense.7 Days To Die Free Download Repacklab GAME FEATURES It’s also possible that the extremely-extended alpha could end with them moving directly into a playable full release rather than moving into beta. RELATED: CD Projekt Red Promises To Continue Updating Cyberpunk 2077, With Two Large Patches Arriving In January And February As they continue to add more and more to the game, players have begun to simply not expect a beta. Years ago, some of the developers mentioned A17 possibly being the final alpha build, but as we approach the Alpha 20 build that certainly seems to have not been the case. This is far from a new discussion, with fans talking about leaving alpha as far back as 20. Many players are actually in support of the title staying in alpha, as this means that the devs are continuing to add to and improve the game. Should players even be expecting to see the title move out of alpha at this point, or that the game will stay there forever? Great team effort by Joey, Keanu, Brett, Joel and Koji! /Miw1c0fD4o- 7 Days to Die Official January 31, 2021Īt this point, many are wondering when the game is going to just move into a playable beta – or if it ever has any intentions of doing such at all. Check out the work in progress HD burnt Zombie. In today’s artist corner we’re featuring a look at our on-going HD Zombie efforts coming to Alpha 20. Many of the models are being upgraded to bring them into 2021 in general. RELATED: Overwatch Begins Their Annual Overwatch Halloween Terror 2019 Event Today, Shows Zenyatta Standingħ Days to Die has been in alpha for so long that it’s begun to seem dated, nearly a decade old game at this point without ever having seen a beta, much less a full release. The developers have recently begun improving the graphics and models of the game from launch. With that upcoming release, many are beginning to wonder when enough alpha is enough for the title to push towards the next stage?Īt this point, the title is barely recognizable from when it originally released, having added a multiplayer and dozens upon dozens of improvements and fixes. RELATED: World Of Warcraft: Shadowlands Scourge Pre-Expansion Event To Begin November 10thīefore much longer, 7 Days to Die will be passing into its Alpha 20, with Alpha 21 not too far behind it. Rather than having moved onto a beta format, the game remains in alpha despite so many years of patches and improvements. Now that it’s been nearly a decade since launch, though, players are a bit surprised to see that the game is… still in alpha. ![]() ![]() Since then, the game has been one of the more defining titles in the genre over the years despite being in alpha with an extremely fleshed out – albeit buggy – experience. Back in 2013, the survival-horror zombie title 7 Days to Die was released into a playable alpha on Steam. ![]()
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Bakery story 2 algorithm7/1/2023 ![]() They uploaded a success story of how a business-level customer consolidated their funds under one single account. Here’s another example, this time from the British fintech company, Revolut. Here they demonstrate how their magazine is connecting people from different cultures across the world using customer stories in their magazine. Let’s take a look at a couple of examples: ![]() Sharing their success stories on social media is a great way to bolster brand confidence in your target audience. Īnother tactic to generate brand confidence is to let current customers speak on your behalf. The bakery also did something similar with Ben and Jerry’s (they supply all the chocolate brownies!) this time using Facebook. Seeing the connection, Greyston was able to use Whole Foods brand power to promote its products AND their long-term philanthropic goals. This aligns somewhat with the giant retailer’s own Whole Planet campaign. Anyone, regardless of their past, will be considered for a job opening at the company. The bakery is in fact famous for its “ open hiring ” mission statement. Now, this wasn’t just because the retailer sold their brownies. Greyston’s, a commercial bakery in Yonkers, New York, leveraged a partnership with giant wholesalers Whole Foods. If an industry leader expresses their desire to work with you, and help them achieve their objectives, potential customers will see that as an unofficial stamp of approval. Sharing insights into the general day-to-day activities of your business, or larger actions, such as closing a deal with a well-known company, are just a couple of examples of how to generate confidence in your brand. Let’s break down and look at these areas individually – one by one.
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L eonard cohen muse7/1/2023 ![]() She also briefly worked as an au pair in Newcastle, in England. Graduating at the age of 19 Ihlen took a number of jobs, including as secretary at an attorney’s office in Oslo, Kristiania Shoe Store, the Norsk Bygdekino cinema, and in 1956 at the Save the Children charitable organization. While her father had hoped that she would become a doctor or lawyer, Ihlen did not know what she wanted to do, so opted to take business studies at the Oslo Municipal Trade School. This put pressure on the couple’s relationship and forced her mother to take a job in the licence office of the national broadcasting company. Īs the 1950s progressed the family’s financial situation became strained as Ihlen’s father lacked the lung capacity as a result of his tuberculosis treatment to work for an entire day in court. ![]() Her younger brother, Nils, when he was two suffered from tuberculosis for more than a year during which while her mother nursed her son and husband Ihlen spent time with her maternal grandmother in Larkollen. Ihlen was raised in Oslo where her father was a lawyer.ĭuring the Second World War Ihlen's father contracted tuberculosis which required a long period of treatment at the Mesnali sanatorium near Lillehammer. Known as “Mosse”, her mother was the daughter of opera singer Wilhelm Cappelle Kloed and had had a privileged childhood, including having been sent to Paris to learn French. ![]() Ihlen was born on in Larkollen, Norway, the elder of the two children of Ingeborg Louise ( née Kloed, 29 April 1909 – 5 September 2003) and Nils Ihlen (27 October 1906 – 16 November 1959). She was the subject of Cohen's 1967 song " So Long, Marianne". Marianne Christine Stang Ihlen ( Norwegian: – 28 July 2016) was a Norwegian woman who was the first wife of author Axel Jensen and later the muse and girlfriend of Leonard Cohen for several years in the 1960s. Axel Joachim Jensen (born 21 January 1960) ![]() |