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Add a Little Nostalgia to Your Desk With These Customizable Pixel Art Lights Has all the RGB lights and excessive gaming gear on your desktop made you yearn for a simpler, more pixelated gaming experience? Govee’s latest lighting products, its Gaming Pixel Light and Mini Panel Lights, offer the best (or potentially worst) of both worlds. Its Pixel Light especially comes with a modern, spaceship-like aesthetic while containing all the faux LED pixels to remind you of the 8-bit era.

Add a Little Nostalgia to Your Desk With These Customizable Pixel Art Lights

Has all the RGB lights and excessive gaming gear on your desktop made you yearn for a simpler, more pixelated gaming experience? Govee’s latest lighting products, its Gaming Pixel Light and Mini Panel Lights, offer the…

Sentry acquires The General for $1.7 billion "By bringing together Dairyland's independent agent network and The General's direct-to-consumer expertise, we're uniquely positioned to offer greater flexibility and accessibility to drivers across the US. I'm thrilled to welcome The General's 1,300 associates to the Sentry team and look forward to what we'll achieve together," McPartland added.

Sentry acquires The General for $1.7 billion

"By bringing together Dairyland's independent agent network and The General's direct-to-consumer expertise, we're uniquely positioned to offer greater flexibility and accessibility to drivers across the US. I'm thrilled to welcome The General's 1,300…

Helping Folks Finish Up Higher Education with Terah Crews Host Mike Palmer goes in-depth on the “some college, no degree” crisis with Terah Crews, CEO of ReUp Education. A startling 41 million American adults – roughly 1 in 6 – have some college credits but no degree. Crews powerfully argues that ignoring this population exacerbates enrollment, workforce, and wage gaps across society. ReUp takes an innovative approach, partnering with universities and state governments to re-engage stopout students and support degree completion.

Helping Folks Finish Up Higher Education with Terah Crews

Host Mike Palmer goes in-depth on the “some college, no degree” crisis with Terah Crews, CEO of ReUp Education. A startling 41 million American adults – roughly 1 in 6 – have some college credits but no degree. Crews powerfully argues that…

The Importance of Reptile Heating Elements in Terrariums – Talis Us Creating a thriving environment for captivating creatures involves meticulous attention to detail. One essential component that cannot be overlooked is ensuring optimal heating conditions within enclosed habitats. This aspect is critical in maintaining the well-being and vitality of the inhabitants. The intricate balance of temperature levels is crucial for supporting metabolic processes, facilitating digestion, and overall physiological functions. Proper selection and utilization of heating elements like heat pads, lamps, or radiant panels are fundamental in establishing a habitat that mirrors the natural conditions required by these inhabitants.

The Importance of Reptile Heating Elements in Terrariums – Talis Us

Creating a thriving environment for captivating creatures involves meticulous attention to detail. One essential component that cannot be overlooked is ensuring optimal heating conditions within enclosed habitats. This aspect is…

Flutter Flameで2Dゲームを素早く簡単に作成 | Codemagic Blog Ivy Walobwaさんが、Flutter Flameを使ったゲームの作り方をご紹介いたします。 Flutterでは、単一のコードベースからAndroid、iOS、デスクトップ、ウェブなどのプラットフォーム向けのアプリケーションを開発することが可能です。マルチプラットフォームのUIツールキットとして、Flutterチームは、あらゆる開発者が迅速にアプリケーションを構築し、リリースできるようにすることに専念しています。例えば、ゲーム開発者は、パフォーマンスやロード時間、アプリサイズを気にすることなく、美しいゲームアプリを作ることができるようになりました。 本チュートリアルでは、Flutter Flameゲームエンジンの入門編をご提供いたします。Flutter Flameのゲームの設定と構築、スプライトの読み込み、アニメーションの追加をご紹介いたします。 本チュートリアルは、DartとFlutterの知識をお持ちであることを前提にしております。 Flameエンジン Flameは、Flutter上で動作する2Dゲーム開発フレームワークです。Flameエンジンでは、ゲームループをはじめ、アニメーション、衝突・跳ね返り検出、視差スクロールなど、必要な機能を簡単に実装できます。 Flameはモジュール化されており、以下のような機能拡張に利用できる独立したパッケージが提供されています： Flutter Flameの設定 Flameを使い始めるには、パッケージのインストールが必要です。pubspec.yaml ファイルに、以下のように依存関係を追加します： dependencies: flame: ^1.1.1 ゲームをレンダリングするには、GameWidgetを使用します。以下のコードスニペットを main.dart ファイルに追加すると、現在黒い画面であるFlameゲームがレンダリングされます。 void main() { final game = FlameGame(); runApp( GameWidget( game: game, ), ); } これで、ゲームにグラフィックを追加する準備が整いました。 スプライトの読み込み 静的な画像をレンダリングするには、SpriteComponentクラスを利用する必要があります。ゲームグラフィックを assets/imagesフォルダに追加し、アセットを読み込むためにpubspec.yamlファイルを更新します。本チュートリアルでは、プレイヤー画像と背景画像が読み込まれます。 以下の3つのファイルを libフォルダに作成・更新します： dino_player.dart はプレイヤーの読み込みと配置を行います： import 'package:flame/components.dart'; class DinoPlayer extends SpriteComponent with HasGameRef { DinoPlayer() : super(size: Vector2.all(100.0)); @override Future onLoad() async { super.onLoad(); sprite = await gameRef.loadSprite('idle.png'); position = gameRef.size / 2; } } …

Flutter Flameで2Dゲームを素早く簡単に作成 | Codemagic Blog

Ivy Walobwaさんが、Flutter Flameを使ったゲームの作り方をご紹介いたします。…

MS Office deal: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for £20 TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more with a Microsoft Office 2019 license for Windows at £20.10 (reg. £184.36) through 12 January. Your credit card is exhausted from all of today’s subscription fees. While you probably don’t want to cancel all of your streaming apps, you could spare yourself from at least one unnecessary charge — your Microsoft 365 subscription.

MS Office deal: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for £20

TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more with a Microsoft Office 2019 license for Windows at £20.10 (reg. £184.36) through 12 January. Your credit card is exhausted from all of today’s subscription fees. While you…

Here Are All the Winners! And the Golden Globes are a wrap. Overall, it was a fast-paced show, with Emilia Pérez, Shogun, Hacks and The Brutalist the night’s big winners. There were some nice surprises, with Sebastian Stan getting an unexpected nod for A Different Man and Demi Moore winning for The Substance. Otherwise, efficiency was the philosophy of the night, although outside of Vin Diesel’s pointed “Hey Dwayne,” there weren’t many memorable moments, with host Nikki Glaser’s opening monologue playing fairly safe outside of one zinger aimed at Ben Affleck that got some decent laughs.

Here Are All the Winners!

And the Golden Globes are a wrap. Overall, it was a fast-paced show, with Emilia Pérez, Shogun, Hacks and The Brutalist the night’s big winners. There were some nice surprises, with Sebastian Stan getting an unexpected nod for A Different Man and Demi Moore winning for…

Shining The Spotlight On 12 Hot Topics From 2024 What Should You Write About This Year? Every month, we highlight some of the top writing ideas based on industry trends. Hopefully, this has provided our amazing guest authors with some creative springboards along the way. In this article, we've gathered a few of the hot topics from 2024 that we'd love to read more about in 2025. 12 Hot Topics From 2024 That Are Still Trending Today…

Shining The Spotlight On 12 Hot Topics From 2024

What Should You Write About This Year? Every month, we highlight some of the top writing ideas based on industry trends. Hopefully, this has provided our amazing guest authors with some creative springboards along the way. In this article, we've…

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Has ‘Spirit of the First Movie’ Jurassic Park writer David Koepp has teased Jurassic World Rebirth will evoke the “spirit of the first movie.” The 61-year-old screenwriter, who penned 1993’s Jurassic Park and its 1997 sequel The Lost World: Jurassic Park with director Steven Spielberg, is returning to the franchise for its next installment, and has hinted Rebirth will honor the original while also bringing “a new tone” to the series.

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Has ‘Spirit of the First Movie’

Jurassic Park writer David Koepp has teased Jurassic World Rebirth will evoke the “spirit of the first movie.” The 61-year-old screenwriter, who penned 1993’s Jurassic Park and its 1997 sequel The Lost World: Jurassic Park with director…

Soccer-loving nun from Brazil is world’s oldest person at nearly 117 A soccer-loving nun from Brazil is believed to have become the world's oldest living person at nearly 117 following the recent death of a woman from Japan. Sister Inah Canabarro was so skinny growing up that many didn't think she would survive childhood, Cleber Canabarro, her 84-year-old nephew, told The Associated Press. LongeviQuest, an organization that tracks supercentenarians around the globe, released a statement on Saturday declaring the wheelchair-bound nun the world's oldest person validated by early life records.

Soccer-loving nun from Brazil is world’s oldest person at nearly 117

A soccer-loving nun from Brazil is believed to have become the world's oldest living person at nearly 117 following the recent death of a woman from Japan. Sister Inah Canabarro was so skinny growing up that many didn't think she…

Bitwise CEO predicts Trump administration to boost crypto mergers Hunter Horsley links corporate power consolidation to crypto demand. The CEO of Bitwise Asset Management, Hunter Horsley, has suggested that the economic policies of the Trump administration could have a major impact on the cryptocurrency sector. In a recent tweet, Horsley noted that the potential deregulation of mergers and acquisitions could allow major companies like Google or Amazon to expand even further through strategic acquisitions.

Bitwise CEO predicts Trump administration to boost crypto mergers

Hunter Horsley links corporate power consolidation to crypto demand. The CEO of Bitwise Asset Management, Hunter Horsley, has suggested that the economic policies of the Trump administration could have a major impact on the…

Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2025 Other Good iPads Photograph: Apple Apple no longer sells these iPads, but these slightly older models are still good options, as long as you can find them for the right discount. I recommend checking third-party retailers (like Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H). I also suggest cross-checking the price with the latest models to make sure you're spending a fair amount less on the older tablet.

Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2025

Other Good iPads Photograph: Apple Apple no longer sells these iPads, but these slightly older models are still good options, as long as you can find them for the right discount. I recommend checking third-party retailers (like Amazon, Best Buy, and…

Why ‘Wheel of Fortune’s Crossword Round Deserves More Spins When Wheel of Fortune introduced the Crossword Round in June 2016, it brought a fresh and intriguing twist to the beloved game show. Unlike the standard puzzles based on common phrases or figures of speech, the Crossword Round featured interconnected words linked by a subject-related clue. For example, the first-ever round used the clue "Seeing Red," with the solution comprising the words "

Why ‘Wheel of Fortune’s Crossword Round Deserves More Spins

When Wheel of Fortune introduced the Crossword Round in June 2016, it brought a fresh and intriguing twist to the beloved game show. Unlike the standard puzzles based on common phrases or figures of speech, the Crossword Round featured…

US authorities say New Orleans attacker travelled to Egypt, Canada | Crime News US Army veteran also visited the city twice in months leading up to truck attack, law enforcement officials say. Authorities in the United States are investigating the potential significance of overseas trips made by the man responsible for driving a truck into New Year’s revellers in New Orleans, law enforcement officials have said. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a US Army veteran who proclaimed his support for ISIL (ISIS) in videos posted online before the attack, visited Egypt and Canada in the summer of 2023, an FBI official said on Sunday.

US authorities say New Orleans attacker travelled to Egypt, Canada | Crime News

US Army veteran also visited the city twice in months leading up to truck attack, law enforcement officials say. Authorities in the United States are investigating the potential significance of overseas trips made by…

What Happens to Rose & the Ancestor? Wondering what unfolds in The Rig Season 2 ending? The tense conclusion delivers high-stakes drama, leaving fans with lingering questions about the mysterious Ancestor and the fate of key characters. From unexpected revelations to life-or-death moments, the finale sets the stage for what could be a game-changing future. Here’s a closer look at the final twists and what they mean for the series going forward.

What Happens to Rose & the Ancestor?

Wondering what unfolds in The Rig Season 2 ending? The tense conclusion delivers high-stakes drama, leaving fans with lingering questions about the mysterious Ancestor and the fate of key characters. From unexpected revelations to life-or-death moments, the…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expected to announce resignation: report Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly expected to resign from his position as early as Monday, according to Canadian media. The news was first reported by the Globe and Mail, citing three sources. The outlet said that it is unclear when exactly Trudeau will step down, but it is expected to come before a national caucus meeting on Wednesday. The news comes as Trudeau's popularity continues to dwindle in Canada, which is expecting a national election on Oct.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expected to announce resignation: report

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly expected to resign from his position as early as Monday, according to Canadian media. The news was first reported by the Globe and Mail, citing three sources. The outlet said that it…

Landmark ruling favors WhatsApp in legal fight against government-grade spyware company A US judge strikes a major blow in favor of Meta's WhatsApp in a lawsuit accusing Israel's NSO Group of using a bug in the messaging app to install unauthorized spyware. Remember Pegasus and the scandal, dating some five years ago? At least 1,400 individuals, including journalists, human rights activists, and political dissidents, were targeted. This pretty naughty spyware was installed on a smartphone simply by placing a call, even if the call went unanswered.

Landmark ruling favors WhatsApp in legal fight against government-grade spyware company

A US judge strikes a major blow in favor of Meta's WhatsApp in a lawsuit accusing Israel's NSO Group of using a bug in the messaging app to install unauthorized spyware. Remember Pegasus and the scandal, dating…

FTX payout plan taking effect today—here’s what to expect Key Takeaways FTX's creditor repayments will begin within 60 days of January 3, 2025. BitGo and Kraken have been appointed as distribution managers, requiring creditors to use the FTX Debtors' Customer Portal for KYC and tax submissions. Share this article After a long and arduous process following its dramatic collapse, the FTX payout plan has officially gone into effect today, January 3, 2025.

FTX payout plan taking effect today—here’s what to expect

Key Takeaways FTX's creditor repayments will begin within 60 days of January 3, 2025. BitGo and Kraken have been appointed as distribution managers, requiring creditors to use the FTX Debtors' Customer Portal for KYC and tax submissions.…

My least favorite smart ring has a shot at redeeming itself I was not at all impressed with the Circular Ring Slim. It wasn’t accurate, it felt like it was made of 3D-printed plastic, syncing took forever, battery life wasn’t great, and honestly, we’d be here all day if I listed everything that went wrong during testing. But for CES 2025, the company behind the ring says it’s here to redeem itself with the $380 Circular Ring 2.

My least favorite smart ring has a shot at redeeming itself

I was not at all impressed with the Circular Ring Slim. It wasn’t accurate, it felt like it was made of 3D-printed plastic, syncing took forever, battery life wasn’t great, and honestly, we’d be here all day if I listed everything that…

All Active Go Go Muffin Codes (January 2025) Like other mobile games, Go Go Muffin offers free rewards through active codes, with many added in January 2025. These codes can help you gain valuable resources without grinding for hours in-game for the same materials. While some codes give you random items, many will directly hand you specific objects or currency that can be incredibly useful as you play for the first time.

All Active Go Go Muffin Codes (January 2025)

Like other mobile games, Go Go Muffin offers free rewards through active codes, with many added in January 2025. These codes can help you gain valuable resources without grinding for hours in-game for the same materials. While some codes give you random…

South Korean anti-corruption agency asks police to detain impeached Yoon SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea’s anti-corruption agency has requested that police take over efforts to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after its investigators failed to bring him to custody following an hours-long standoff with the presidential security service last week. The agency and police confirmed the discussion on Monday, hours before the one-week warrant for Yoon’s detention was to expire.

South Korean anti-corruption agency asks police to detain impeached Yoon

SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea’s anti-corruption agency has requested that police take over efforts to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after its investigators failed to bring him to custody following an hours-long…

How customer experience drives growth for life insurers | Insurance Blog Customer experience can be a competitive differentiator for life insurers, and many of them are making strategic investments in customer experience across the enterprise to bolster business growth. These investments in people and technology are providing the 360-degree view of their customers that’s needed to uncover new opportunities. At the same time, they’re enabling a better experience for customers and employees, which is helping to drive business results.

How customer experience drives growth for life insurers | Insurance Blog

Customer experience can be a competitive differentiator for life insurers, and many of them are making strategic investments in customer experience across the enterprise to bolster business growth. These investments in people…

Madame Ida (2024) by Jacob Møller "Madame Ida" is a 2024 Danish drama film marking the feature debut of director and writer Jacob Møller. Set in the early 1950s, the narrative follows 15-year-old Cecilia, an orphan who becomes pregnant due to an assault by the orphanage warden. To conceal the pregnancy, she is sent to live with Ida, a woman desperate to adopt, residing in an isolated mansion with her lifelong maid, Alma.

Madame Ida (2024) by Jacob Møller

"Madame Ida" is a 2024 Danish drama film marking the feature debut of director and writer Jacob Møller. Set in the early 1950s, the narrative follows 15-year-old Cecilia, an orphan who becomes pregnant due to an assault by the orphanage warden. To conceal the…

New York becomes first US city with congestion charge The first congestion charge scheme for vehicles in the US has come into effect in New York City. Car drivers will pay up to $9 (£7) a day, with varying rates for other vehicles. "The system has been in operation since midnight ," Janno Lieber, CEO of the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), told reporters. Four hundred lanes of traffic are now covered by more than 1,400 cameras, with more than 110 detection points and more than 800 signs, he said.

New York becomes first US city with congestion charge

The first congestion charge scheme for vehicles in the US has come into effect in New York City. Car drivers will pay up to $9 (£7) a day, with varying rates for other vehicles. "The system has been in operation since midnight ," Janno Lieber,…

Family Uses NASA Tech To Heal Animals 50% Faster at 1/5th Cost In the 1960s, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) developed Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy to help astronauts recover from debilitating space missions. It is a non-invasive and painless therapy that sends low-level magnetic frequencies into the body to heal muscle, bones and organs and enhances the healing process. This therapy is different from traditional laser therapy, given that the electromagnetic fields can be directed towards the injured areas directly and it has no side effects.

Family Uses NASA Tech To Heal Animals 50% Faster at 1/5th Cost

In the 1960s, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) developed Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy to help astronauts recover from debilitating space missions. It is a non-invasive and painless therapy that…

Telegram Kicks Off 2025 With New Crypto Features: NFT Gifting And Third-Party Verification Telegram, the globally popular messaging platform, has started the new year with an important feature! The latest features include the ability to gift Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and a decentralized third-party verification system.  Explore: Bitget, Foresight Ventures Bet Big With $20M To Boost Telegram’s Decentralized Mini-Apps Verification For Public Figures And Organizations Traditionally, Telegram has provided verification for public figures and organizations to authenticate their presence on the platform. 

Telegram Kicks Off 2025 With New Crypto Features: NFT Gifting And Third-Party Verification

Telegram, the globally popular messaging platform, has started the new year with an important feature! The latest features include the ability to gift Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and a decentralized…

Microsoft’s Expected $80 Billion Investment on AI-enabled data centers in fiscal 2025 The tech giant Microsoft plans to spend approximately $80 billion in fiscal 2025 on the construction of data centers that can handle artificial intelligence workloads, the company said in a Friday blog post.  So what does an $80 billion investment mean for the future of AI and data centers? For Microsoft, it’s not just a number—it’s a declaration of its ambition to dominate the AI landscape.

Microsoft’s Expected $80 Billion Investment on AI-enabled data centers in fiscal 2025

The tech giant Microsoft plans to spend approximately $80 billion in fiscal 2025 on the construction of data centers that can handle artificial intelligence workloads, the company said in a Friday blog post.  So…

Ukraine intensifies attack in Russia’s Kursk region – National Russia said on Sunday that Ukraine had launched a new attack in the Kursk region, an area of western Russia from which Russian troops have been trying to eject Ukrainian forces for the past five months. Ukrainian troops broke across the border in a surprise incursion on Aug. 6 and have managed to hold on to a chunk of territory there which could provide Kyiv with an important bargaining chip in potential peace talks.

Ukraine intensifies attack in Russia’s Kursk region – National

Russia said on Sunday that Ukraine had launched a new attack in the Kursk region, an area of western Russia from which Russian troops have been trying to eject Ukrainian forces for the past five months. Ukrainian troops broke across…

Fidelis sponsors new Herbie Re catastrophe bond It will provide the insurer $375 million in collateralized reinsurance protection

Fidelis sponsors new Herbie Re catastrophe bond

It will provide the insurer $375 million in collateralized reinsurance protection

Creating a New Marketplace for Work Experience with Matt Wilkerson In this engaging episode, Mike Palmer sits down with Matt Wilkerson, the founder and CEO of Extern, to discuss his innovative approach to bridging the gap between education and the workforce. Wilkerson shares his fascinating journey, from his early career aspirations to the pivotal experiences that inspired him to create Extern, a platform that offers remote “Externships” – short-term, structured work experiences designed to equip students with real-world skills and hands-on experience.

Creating a New Marketplace for Work Experience with Matt Wilkerson

In this engaging episode, Mike Palmer sits down with Matt Wilkerson, the founder and CEO of Extern, to discuss his innovative approach to bridging the gap between education and the workforce. Wilkerson shares his fascinating…