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2021 may have been a strange year for games to some fans, but in terms of impeccable soundtracks and scores, this year presented a ton of variety. An impressive spread of AAA and indie titles showcased a ton of musical styles and themes that stood out this year, all to varying degrees of prominence in each title. Frenetic surf-rock-fusion plays in the background of Deathloop to heighten the excitement of each gunfight, while mysterious, chaos-infused electronic music elevates the uneasy atmosphere throughout the exploration of ZDR in Metroid Dread....

RELATED: 10 Nintendo Franchises That Would Actually Make Great Mobile Games Given the eye-watering amounts generated by mobile games in recent years, it’s perhaps no surprise that publishers are willing to spend big in order to attract new players. Few though seem to be spending as big as Plarium, the publisher behind Raid: Shadow Legends. Anybody who watches a lot of YouTube will know this only too well. Plarium did at one point try to convince people that they weren’t sponsoring YouTubers, although this was quickly walked back following a little public scrutiny....

The Miami Herald published a report in August detailing the pain of survivors from the facility in Sumter County. They said that they were raped and abused but have yet to see criminal charges filed against the prison personnel responsible. The U.S. government paid millions in a settlement earlier this year to the 15 women who spoke out about the alleged sexual assault at the facility. Six corrections officers at the Coleman facility said they had “sexual contact” with the female inmates, while seven have resigned or retired, AP reported....

A spokesperson for unions in the school district told local television station NBC 6 about the employee deaths. One of the staffers who died, Abe Coleman, was a third-grade math teacher for 31 years, according to CBS Miami. He was also a site director for the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, a mentoring program for minority male students. “I am deeply saddened by this heartbreaking loss. Mr. Coleman was one of the best that @5000RoleModels had working with our boys,” U....

With three-quarters of the system’s lineup unannounced, what games should be considered to fill void Sony has left for the PlayStation community to debate over? With the surge of older games being remastered or re-released for the PlayStation 4, should some titles be exempt from the list? With roughly two decades of time between the release of most of the system’s games, will licensing or legal rights to certain properties force Sony to pick and choose other titles?...

To upload a custom thumbnail on a Business Page, upload your video, then click Edit Video under the Media section. [2] X Research source Next, choose Thumbnail from the menu on the left, then click Manual and upload your custom thumbnail. To take a screenshot on Mac, press Command + Shift + 3. For Windows and Linux, press the PrtScn key. To change the template you are using on a computer, go to your profile, then scroll through the menu on the left side of the screen and select Settings....

Exceptional heatwaves have made June 2021 the hottest June on record for the U.S., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). “The average June temperature across the contiguous U.S. was 72.6 degrees F (4.2 degrees above average), making it the hottest June in 127 years of record keeping and surpassing the record set in June 2016 by 0.9 of a degree,” NOAA said in a Friday press release....

“Thanks so much. I’ll keep that in mind!” “Sounds like we’re on the same page. Could we move on?” “I get what you’re saying. Let’s keep going. " Avoid hostile body language, like crossing your arms, pointing your fingers, or moving into your coworker’s personal space. Try to set any assumptions aside. Your coworker might not have ill intentions. In fact, they might not realize they’re being condescending! Write down what your coworker said or did....

“Is there anything I can do to help?” “What would make you feel better?” Say things like, “Interesting, can you tell me more?” or, “I’m not quite sure I understand. What did you mean by that?” “I totally get why you’d be mad about that. I’d probably feel the same way. ” “That sounds really tough. I understand why you’re so stressed out. ” Even things that sound helpful, like, “It could be worse,” or, “Be grateful for what you do have,” won’t make your wife feel better....

When you’re out together, be considerate. Hold doors, ask her if she’s comfortable with your date’s setting, and keep your attention on her all night. [3] X Expert Source Stefanie SafranDating Coach & Matchmaker Expert Interview. 8 May 2020. Be respectful of her. Genuinely listen when she speaks and make sure she knows that you want her to feel safe with you. Avoid behaviors that might throw her off or give her the wrong idea about you....

As you’re walking to work or to the bus, make a point of smiling at each stranger you pass on your way. It’s a good way to practice and get ready for laughing, and it’s also polite. If you’re having trouble even smiling, try making a list of things that you’re grateful for. That can make it easier to see more of the positive things around you. [3] X Trustworthy Source HelpGuide Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, evidence-based mental health and wellness resources....

In total, there are more than 1.2 million unspent payments from the first wave of COVID-19 relief across the U.S., according to a recent report by the Boston Herald. The newspaper obtained data from the IRS through a Freedom of Information Act request, which tracked stimulus payments through March 30. According to that report, the federal tax agency said those unspent checks represent “the number of people who either refused to accept, paid back or have not cashed the stimulus checks they received from the IRS as a result of the CARES Act that was signed into law on March 27, 2020....

In his opening speech on Monday night, IOC President Thomas Bach paid tribute to the extraordinary work and efforts deployed by the Rio 2016 Organising Committee and the city authorities to build a fantastic stage for the athletes of the world, Xinhua news agency reported. “Only if we remember what everyone had to overcome, we will be able to truly appreciate the unparalleled efforts of our Brazilian friends. It puts their efforts into perspective and highlights their tremendous achievements,” Bach said....

A new video game system: “I really wish we could spend more time together as a family. I know we do the occasional movie night, but I feel like our TV isn’t living up to its potential. We all have some free time on Friday night—I feel like that could be a great chance to have a regular family video game night. ” An upgrade at work: “There’s so much clutter in the break room that it’s hard to know what belongs to who....

Caffeine has antioxidants that help prevent aging and promote better circulation. [2] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U. S. National Institutes of Health Go to source Apply a gentle moisturizer after you use coffee grounds to keep your skin hydrated. Coffee grounds might be too abrasive for your skin, so stop using them if you notice redness, irritation, or skin damage. [3] X Research source Flaxseed has anti-inflammatory properties so it effectively works on swelling or blemishes....

Create a list with the help of other department leaders or administrators of the most important qualities to look for when you recruit successful staff. Discuss elements like attention to detail, experience, education level and flexibility. Your fellow managers can provide input about the qualities that will make an employee most successful and recommend someone else in the company who might be right for the job. Employees in related positions will have connections to good candidates within the industry and be able to refer friends or colleagues that will meet the job’s requirements that are looking for a new job....

Pune, Dec 3: As many as three seeded players had to bite the dust while Prerna Bhambri became the lone Indian singles winner of the day at the NECC-ITF women’s $25,000 event at Deccan Gymkhana on Tuesday. Thai girls Nungnadda Wanasuk and Peangtarn Plipuech as well as Japan’s Miyabi Inoue accounted for seeds to make it to the singles second round on a bright and hot day at the Deccan Gymkhana courts....

10 league titles as a player, 4 as manager, 4 European Cups. It is not for nothing, that he was adjudged the best European player of the 20th century in 1999. These trophies and honours that pepper his career actually don’t fully justify his legacy. For Ajax and Barcelona, especially, their style of football based on possession, positional flexibility, and free-flowing attacking football is down to one man - Johan Cruyff....

With so much still in flux, how then can leaders gain a better understanding of what needs will be important to employees this year? To help, 14 experts from Newsweek Expert Forum weigh in on what trends leaders should expect to have a lasting impact on workplaces this year. 1. Acceptance of Flexible Workplaces Flexible, remote workplace will become more accepted and employers will increase empathy for their people. Organizations need to prioritize the employee experience to maintain and engage loyal and productive teams....