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Slitterhead is an upcoming urban action horror game developed by Bokeh Game Studio. The game features a unique mechanic where players can possess different characters, including a dog, in order to navigate the city and escape from terrifying monsters called yegouzi. The game draws inspiration from Chinese folklore and the concept of body swapping from the cult series Siren. Slitterhead aims to appeal to a younger generation of players by combining horror elements with action-oriented gameplay. The game is set in a fictional city called Kowlong, inspired by Hong Kong's Kowloon Walled City, and features Cantonese voices and a Canto-pop song in the opening. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the impact of personalization in products to make a memorable impression. Topics include the benefits of customizable items featuring local landmarks and store logos, how personal touches can appeal to both tourists and locals, and the importance of integrating such products into store assortments.

This article features three families who made the decision to leave their traditional lives behind and embark on adventures around the world. Evie Farrell, a single mother, resigned from her job and traveled with her daughter, Emmie, for three years, visiting various countries in Asia. Erin and Dave Carey and their three sons sailed the Caribbean and crossed the Atlantic on a boat they purchased, despite having no previous sailing experience. Ariana Svenson, after traveling extensively in South America, met her husband in Nicaragua and continued to travel with their three children until he passed away. These families believe that traveling provides valuable education and experiences for their children. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Auto Express takes readers on a road trip to Sant' Agata, the home of Lamborghini, to bid farewell to the iconic V10 engine that has powered Lamborghini's supercars. The article explores four different models of the Huracán, each with its own unique characteristics and driving experience. The author highlights the distinct personality of each model, from the hardcore track-focused STO to the glamorous Spider and the off-road Sterrato. The article concludes by praising the Tecnica as the sweetest Huracán, expressing doubt that Lamborghini's upcoming hybrid-assisted successor will be able to match the magnificence of the V10 engine. [Extracted from the article]

TEMPORARY EMAIL FOLDERS TO STAY ORGANIZED While planning your next trip, create a folder in whatever email app you use, and drop all your confirmation and reservation emails into it as they arrive. While you may be familiar with Google Translate on the web, the iOS (fave.co/ 3pRwker) and Android (fave.co/3JZhz06) app's visual translation tool is where the real magic happens. FEATURES Whether you're about to take a vacation or just dreaming of one, it's helpful to have the right tech tools at your disposal. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the annual induction weekend at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Joe Mauer, along with three other inductees, drew a large crowd of fans, particularly Mauer who had the largest contingent of supporters. The weekend provided opportunities for autograph collectors to purchase signatures from Hall of Famers and other players in attendance. The article also mentions the presence of Hall of Fame Signings, a company that organized autograph sessions with several Hall of Famers and other players. The article concludes by mentioning the upcoming induction of Ichiro Suzuki in 2025. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Computer Act!ve provides various tips and workshops for phone and tablet users. It explains how to create events in WhatsApp group chats, customize the Start Page and bookmarks in the Vivaldi browser, minimize web pages to a picture-in-picture window in the Chrome app for Android, edit text messages after sending in the Google Messages app for Android, and share your location instantly in the Messages app on iOS. Additionally, the article recommends several new apps, including CaffeInMe for tracking caffeine intake, Rayo for listening to UK radio stations, and Strava for planning and tracking physical activities. It also suggests apps for older communication methods, such as Fax.Plus for sending and receiving faxes, Morse Mania for learning Morse code, and Zello PTT Walkie Talkie for walkie-talkie conversations. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the game MadWorld, released for the Wii console in 2009. The game stands out from the typical family-friendly and motion-controlled games associated with the Wii, as it is a violent and gory experience with an 18 rating. The protagonist, armed with a chainsaw, engages in brutal and creative kills, all for the entertainment of a bloodthirsty television audience. Despite not selling well and not appealing to the majority of Wii owners, the game is seen as a unique and standout experience that showcases the capabilities of the Wii console. [Extracted from the article]

Rapido Trains has released a new run of HO scale Alco RS11 diesel locomotives. The model features railroad-specific details, illuminated lights, and a new motor. Alco produced the RS11 from 1956 to 1961, building 327 locomotives for US railroads and 99 for Mexican lines. The model reviewed is decorated as Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific No. 3600, and it accurately matches the dimensions of the original. The RS11 performed well in tests and is praised for its attention to detail and authentic sounds. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers few hints and tips for developing railroad layout's design. It mentions how details can make a very real difference to a layout, transforming it from a train set to a model railway. It suggests using a backscene to add depth and a greater sense of realism to model railway. It mentions importance of adding in items such as buckets, tools, chain, pallets, bicycles, barrels, street signs, fences, ladders, lamps, scrap piles and much more.

The 2024 Leaf Vivid Football collection focuses on vibrant colors and bold designs, featuring autographs from both up-and-coming players and established stars. Each hobby box contains seven cards, with five of them featuring signatures. The checklist offers a variety of autograph themes and designs, including a nostalgic '90s SkyBox vibe, bursts of color, film-inspired elements, and graffiti-inspired street signs. There are also die-cut designs and the possibility of finding one-of-a-kind Laser autographs in randomly inserted hot boxes. The release date is set for May 2024. [Extracted from the article]

Google Maps has faced criticism for its cluttered maps, harder-to-read color scheme, and addition of social features. The app's maps are filled with colored pins and markers, including ads, which can be distracting and irrelevant. The new color scheme is less user-friendly and may be difficult for people with color blindness. Google Maps has also added social features, such as photos and videos, which some users find unnecessary. Additionally, the app often fails to display street names, making it frustrating for users. Alternatives to Google Maps include Waze, which provides turn-by-turn directions and live traffic information, Apple Maps, which offers a cleaner interface and respects user privacy, MapFactor Navigator, which specializes in offline maps, and Here WeGo, which has various useful features and a clean map view. For those who prefer Google Maps but dislike recent changes, there is a streamlined version called Google Maps Go that focuses on directions and places of interest without the social features. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the use of AI image generation in photography and introduces a new tool called the Backdrop Creator Neural filter in Photoshop Beta. The filter allows users to create a new backdrop based on a few words. The article acknowledges the excitement and concerns surrounding AI image generation and its impact on traditional photography. It also provides step-by-step instructions on how to use the filter and offers tips on blending the new backdrop with existing photos. The article emphasizes that the tool is still in the beta stage and may not produce photorealistic results. [Extracted from the article]

CELEBRITYCoronation Street's Claire Sweeney revisited her past by taking a trip to her old stomping ground, Brookside Close. Alongside a snap of herself in front of the street sign the actor, who starred on the soap between 1991 and 2003, shared, 'Was heading to West Derby today and decided to take a trip down memory lane. Went to Brookside Close where residents live now. Felt quite emotional. Spent six very happy years playing Lindsey Corkhill. Loved Brooksie.'BROOKSIDE CLOSEPHOTO (COLOR) [Extracted from the article]

This article from Guideposts titled "Mysterious Ways" tells the story of Amanda Penock and Sam P., who met at an AA meeting in Virginia Beach. Both were going through divorces and had been hurt in their previous marriages. They became friends and eventually started dating after two years. Amanda's daughter asked her to move to Texas, and although Sam encouraged her to do what was best for her, they missed each other and realized they wanted to be together. Sam proposed, and they held their wedding ceremony in Virginia Beach. During a visit to the Navy base where Sam used to work, they noticed an intersection with street signs that had their former last names, Williams and Pennock, which they saw as a sign that they were meant to be together. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the National Votes for Women Trail project by the National Collaborative for Women's History Sites (NCWHS) involving the painting of over 200 historical roadside markers across the U.S. According to NCHWS president Marsha Weinstein, the aim of the project is to commemorate the efforts by women in advancing their right to suffrage. The project is supported by a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

ETHAN AND EDWIN'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURES Building wild and silly vehicles is arguably the forte of Ethan Schlussler and Edwin Olding. Schlussler and Olding fashioned a roof rack into the structure and attached a Go Fast Campers tent. Ethan Schlussler and Edwin Olding run Grind Hard Plumbing Co., a gearhead collective with a popular YouTube channel featuring their zany mechanical projects. [Extracted from the article]

The text is a poem titled "Positively 312th Street" by Pesach Rotem, included in the Voices Israel Anthology. The poem describes the speaker's experience of getting lost while trying to go home for Thanksgiving. They mistakenly end up on 234th Street instead of Penn Station, and after walking in the wrong direction, they become disheartened. They decide to take a bus but end up on the wrong bus to Chicago. The poem ends with the speaker being stranded in the dark and rain. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses an exhibition at the Neon Museum in Warsaw that showcases the work of women who designed neon signs in the city during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. These women played a significant role in illuminating the streets of Warsaw and their designs became symbols of the Polish capital. The exhibition aims to shed light on the names and contributions of these female creators and promote knowledge about neon signs. The Neon Museum is actively involved in restoring and preserving historical neon signs from Warsaw. [Extracted from the article]

The 2023 Leaf Vivid Baseball card set offers a vibrant and colorful collection, with most cards featuring autographs. Each hobby box contains seven cards, with five of them including signatures. The release has low print runs, with every card numbered to 10 or less. The checklist includes a mix of prospects, recent draft picks, current stars, and all-time greats. The cards feature bold designs, bursts of color, and busy layouts reminiscent of the late 1990s. Autograph themes include Vivid Dreams, Street Signs, Imagination, and Anime Nation. Colorful Combos cards feature multiple signatures, and there are randomly inserted Laser Hot Boxes where all seven cards are one-of-ones. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands explores the use of an immersive video environment (IVE) to collect data and set up an agent-based model (ABM) of pedestrians' compliance with COVID-related interventions. The study found that street signs installed to promote physical distancing were effective in reducing pedestrian densities below critical thresholds, but only when the number of pedestrians was not too high. The researchers suggest that this method of data collection and calibration using IVE could be applied to other simulation models that involve interventions in the physical environment. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the example of social documentary photography and the intentions that lie behind the work at the photographs is that Glasgow in Annan's time was teeming with life and interested in photographing people. Topics include Cats and dogs are conspicuous by horses and ponies harnessed to carts and carriages; and photographs of the washed garments or bedclothes hanging from drying-poles extending out from tenement windows.

PHOTO (COLOR): TRAY: "The body of the car is mostly stock, but the tray floor was all smoothed out, with a chopper-style petrol cap", Chad explains. "Rod from Rod's Custom Restoration came through for me, like he always does, and painted the car for me on Christmas Eve", Chad says. A LOVE of cars can come from many places, but for a lot of us, Our earliest roots in this hobby stemmed from our fathers and close family relations. [Extracted from the article]

Semiconductor stocks, including Tokyo Electron and Nvidia, saw a significant increase in market value after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) released positive outlook numbers for capital spending and revenue. This news has raised hopes for a broader tech recovery in 2024, particularly in the smartphone, chip, and computing sectors. TSMC's projections for the year include a budget of $28 billion to $32 billion for capital expenditure and an expected revenue growth of at least 20%. The positive outlook from TSMC has provided reassurance to investors and contributed to a rally in semiconductor stocks globally. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on a creative art project titled "All Signs Point to Art" by Leah Krueger, emphasizing the significance of road signs as a source of inspiration for expressing messages about art. Topics include the Art Advocacy Sign Challenge, where students are challenged to redesign road signs to communicate messages about art, and the process of creating well-crafted and effective signs using mixed-media materials.

MAHMOUD SHUKAIR, WRITING JERUSALEM 168 BANIPAL 70 - SPRING 2021 Understanding After days of roaming the distant coastal cities, they returned to their ancient city, which is choked by incense and the invocations of elderly grandmothers. Maria I meet a woman named Maria and she takes me to the city centre to see a sacred sculpture frequented by lovers. She goes on walking, but her socks keep slipping down her legs, MAHMOUD SHUKAIR, WRITING JERUSALEM 164 BANIPAL 70 - SPRING 2021 their wrinkles revealing the utter misery. MAHMOUD SHUKAIR: WRITING JERUSALEM 162 BANIPAL 70 - SPRING 2021 MAHMOUD SHUKAIR 26 Micro Stories TRANSLATED BY MAYADA IBRAHIM She has never once said to him "I love you". [Extracted from the article]

Although Dionne and Marcus Banks are HGTV enthusiasts, they never expected a home reveal of their own. Dionne found Jones, senior designer for Jones Design Group, by searching Houzz for someone based in Indianapolis with experience blending contemporary and traditional styles. In the combination bathroom/laundry room (left), designer Chazzmin Jones (opposite page) catered to Dionne's preference for bold colors and patterns. [Extracted from the article]

3-7 Peach Tree Rd, Megalong Valley, NSW megalongrestaurant.com.au CHEF Colin Barker OPENING HOURS Lunch Sat-Sun Dinner Thu-Sat PRICE GUIDE $$$$ BOOKINGS Essential. You'll likely lose reception as you dip from Blackheath through tree ferns and towering eucalypts down into the secluded patch of primordial beauty that is the Megalong Valley. Regulars Were it not for a barely noticeable street sign on Peach Tree Road, you'd have no idea Megalong even existed. [Extracted from the article]

THE WELL Elvis Presley Elvis PrEslEy liked to shoot things. Holstering a set of silver .22-caliber pistols, Elvis sat down on the handmade leather seat of the Pantera, pulled shut the door, and couldn't find the keys. Smith dove beneath the dashboard as Elvis fired his gun once, hitting the Pantera's windshield. Elvis had most of the bullet holes repaired, especially on the exterior, but he lost interest in the Pantera after he shot it to pieces, and had Smith sell it the following year. [Extracted from the article]

These cars were hated by almost all at Ford, particularly when we just drove away! My mentor at Ford was a Jamaican-born designer called Ron Saunders. Ron and I had a theory that when GM's designers encountered a design issue they removed clay to sort the problem whereas at Ford they added it. [Extracted from the article]

Why are the lichens distributed in this way on this road sign? The surfaces have the same texture, just different colours. Jane Ayto, Plymouth, UK [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on some of the place visited by Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and husband Chasten, who instantly became Capitol Hill's most tweeted-about residents when they moved into an apartment near Eastern Market tin 2021.