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We are working to end homelessness - but it requires a united effort
Here in Sheffield, our aim is to end homelessness – and we are now part of a global group of cities working to make that happen. The sight of people sleeping rough and stories of families living in temporary accommodation have, sadly, become familiar in recent years. But there is nothing inevitable about homelessness. It can be tackled, and in Sheffield we are developing innovative ways to prevent people from becoming homeless.
Tom Kiely triumphed 120 years ago in St Louis
By Dr. Tom Hunt, GAA History Committee Today, July 4 marks the 120th anniversary of Tom Kiely’s victory in the All-Around Championship at the St Louis Olympic Games, a competition that is recognised by the International Olympic Committee as being part of the 1904 Games programme. A native of Ballyneale, County Tipperary, Tom Kiely sailed from Queenstown, on 26 May 1904, aboard the White Star Line Teutonic and arrived at New York on 2 June 1904.
Confessions of a B2B Marketer
71 episodes Why is it that some B2B businesses seem to grow seamlessly whilst others struggle to find customers/clients? And those that grow… what is it about them? What are they doing differently to attract a wealth of clients and customers? This podcast aims to answer these questions as we follow Tom Hunt along his journey to grow a B2B SaaS business (bCast.fm) and agency (Fame.so) and to understand the world of B2B marketing and demand generation...
How to turn stale cake into Danish truffles - recipe
Read full article Cake’s relatively short shelf life means it goes dry and unpalatable even before it goes completely off. The Danes’ answer to this problem are romkugler, or zero-waste rum truffles made from leftover cake, jam and rum that are sold in almost every bakery in Denmark, and save an unquantifiable amount of cake from going to waste.
Confessions of a B2B Marketer
In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Marketer, I'm joined by David Heinemeier Hansson of 37signals (Makers of Basecamp + HEY). We get David to share their journey bootstrapping a business in the tech industry, debunking a few audience-building myths for marketers, how they overcame Apple’s threat to launch Hey, and how they maximize their profitability by selling a service rather than monetizing their products.
How to make the most of smoked salmon trimmings - recipe
Read full article Today’s thrifty and simple mousse can be made with the leftovers from a side of smoked salmon or with trimmings bought from the fishmonger, which are often sold at a knockdown price, making them an economical and waste-saving ingredient, as well as a delicious one.
How to make the most of smoked salmon trimmings - recipe
Read full article Today’s thrifty and simple mousse can be made with the leftovers from a side of smoked salmon or with trimmings bought from the fishmonger, which are often sold at a knockdown price, making them an economical and waste-saving ingredient, as well as a delicious one.
Confessions Of A B2B Marketer
In this episode of Confessions Of A B2B Marketer, I'm joined by the one and only, B2B demand gen master Chris Walker of Refine Labs. Chris rants on, dark social = word of mouth, automated > self-reported attribution, lead gen is dead (long live demand gen), podcasts don’t work for b2b, demand creation > demand capture, CEOs don't need to create content, culture is optional and that all businesses need to raise money.
Nebraska Corn, Soybeans: Managing Spider Mites
Spider mite damage to corn and soybeans is being reported in Nebraska. The following story addresses management. The companion story, Identifying Spider Mite Damage and the Species Responsible, includes a guide for distinguishing Banks grass mites, found in grass crops, and twospotted spider mites, found in soybean and grass crops. Impact of Beneficial Insects, Disease and Insecticide Applications Several species of insects and mites prey on spider mites.
16 Best Climate Change Podcasts You Should Subscribe To Today
Actions speak louder than words. The longer we wait to address climate change, the more lives will be lost and the global economy will suffer. Life grows into astonishing shapes, species become extinct, and climates change over time. Indeed, these changes are frequently linked — after all, global climate change has a significant impact on which species survive and which die extinct.
Nebraska Corn, Soybeans: Managing Spider Mites
Twospotted spider mites. Almost microscopic in size, the spider mites may be imperceptible on a leaf, but become more visible against its silk-like webs. Photo: Jim Kalisch, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Spider mite damage to corn and soybeans is being reported in Nebraska. The following story addresses management.
Black Widow: Film What We Know So Far
With Black Widow starting production this month we will soon get official information and leaks spilling out from the set. Here’s everything we know, or think we know, about Samuel L Jackson’s favorite Avenger. The 2020 film will be written by Jac Schaeffer, directed by Cate Shortland and star Scarlett Johansson, Rachel Weisz, Florence Pugh, O-T Fagbenle and David Harbour. As of now, Samuel L Jackson has NOT been cast in Natasha Romanoff’s long-awaited solo prequel film.
E3 2019: Next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC Fighters Unveiled
During Nintendo’s E3 2019 Direct broadcast, the company announced the next two DLC characters coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. What an E3 for Smash fans! The next two DLC characters have been revealed. The rampant speculations can finally come to an end. So far four playable iterations of Dragon Quest’s Hero have been revealed.
E3 2019: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Release Date Announced!
A release date has finally “Materia”lised for the highly coveted Final Fantasy 7 Remake. Call your boss now and book an extended vacation for March 3. Filling two Blu Ray Disks, pre-orders are now open for the upcoming first episode of the legendary epic role-playing game. There are currently three different SKU versions of FF7: Remake Episode 1 to purchase.
Could Frasier be Returning to Our Screens?
According to an image spotted by TMZ, Kelsey Grammer could be working on bringing back Frasier to the small screen. No, you are not going crazy. The one and only Dr. Frasier Crane a.k.a. Sideshow Bob a.k.a. the best cinematic Dr. Hank McCoy has been spotted walking through the streets of Soho, London with a flat white pressed up against a bound copy of what looks to be a script for something Frasier related.
Slakoth Community Day Announced for Pokémon Go
It’s that time of the month again, after May’s successful Torchic Community Day in Pokémon Go, the announcement for June’s has just come in. The Pokémon Company and Niantic Labs has revealed that on 8 June 2019 from 3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. (worldwide local time) Slakoth will be the focus of a Community Day boost in spawn rate, and as with all other Community Day Pokemon if you evolve it up to its final form within three hours of the event end you’ll end up with an exclusive move.
Disenchantment's Second Part Release Date Confirmation!
Netflix has revealed that Part 2 of its animated series, Disenchantment, will be coming to the streaming service this September. Disenchantment‘s first ten episodes first landed exclusively on Netflix in August 2018, and now after nearly a year-long wait, we have just gotten confirmation that Part Two of Matt Groening’s comedy fantasy series has a release date of 20 September 2019.
Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remaster Potentially Incoming
The 2009 classic PlayStation 3 and Xbox title Ghostbusters: The Video Game has surfaced on a Taiwanese rating board which suggests a remaster is incoming. This was first brought to the attention of the internet thanks to a Restera member named NanoGuidingStar. Unfortunately for fellow ‘busters, the link provided on the rating board currently 404’s but rest assured as soon as we get any more info we will share.
Could this be Pokémon GO Sword/Shield Compatibility Confirmation?
Once again, Pokémon GO data miners have unearthed more rumor mill gold. With every update to the ultra smash hit mobile title a few brave souls pour through the source code looking for anything new. The spell check hating data miner Chrales has listed below everything unearthed so far, and there appear to be some intriguing hints of what’s to come. Check out the informative (spoiler-filled?) tweet below. version 0.143.0 pic.twitter.com/fENDwLqVwd — Chrales (@Chrales) May 10, 2019 What does it mean?
Final Fantasy 7 Remake is Still Beautiful But Still Episodic
Square Enix has reaffirmed, following the epic new trailer, that the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Remake will be an episodic affair. Alright everybody, let’s mosey! After the recent release of the spectacular new trailer for the highly coveted Final Fantasy 7 Remake news has come in that the remake will still be released in an episodic format to PlayStation 4. There has been no word as to how the episodes will be broken up.
Pokémon Go Sees First Legendary's in the Wild, Detective Pikachu Event
The Legendary Lake Trio have begun to appear in Regional raids around the world in Pokémon Go. Uxie will be available in the Asia-Pacific region, Mesprit representing Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and finally, Azelf will be challengeable in the Americas and Greenland.
Deponia (NS) Review
Deponia is the first in a series of four games that were initially produced in Germany for the PC and has since rightfully earned a worldwide cult following and been released on nearly every platform out today. If Niel Blomkampf made animated Terry Pratchett game, it might just come out something like this.
Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy!
Previously released on the Wii, Nintendo DS (as Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo’s Dungeon) and now Switch and PlayStation 4 as Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! On the surface looks like yet another cutesie Final Fantasy spinoff, from the beautiful press start menu, the titular protagonist’s adorable appearance, to quaint village hub world setting full of blissfully smiling, forgetful cartoony residents.
Mortal Kombat 11 Introduces 2 Characters in 2 New Trailers
With the release of Mortal Kombat 11 only weeks away WB Games has dropped a fresh TV spot bringing brutality into reality. This brand spanking new trailer is low on gameplay but chock full of live action actors representing the diverse audience of Mortal Kombat players entering the fray.
Detective Pikachu Trailer Shows Off Ryan Reynold's Bed!
Once again Ryan Reynolds has made the planet Earth a slightly better place to live on through the power of Twitter, a mostly new, Detective Pikachu trailer and an official plot summary. “The story begins when ace detective Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son Tim to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry’s former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu: a hilariously wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth who is a puzzlement even to himself.
Tokyo School Life Review
Tokyo School Life is a cringy visual novel that allows you to experience a summer crush story through the eyes of a late teenaged creepazoid. As an exchange student freshly arrived in Tokyo, you’ll make the acquaintances of Karin, Aoi, and Sakura; three girls with whom you will be spending your sabbatical. Previously available on Steam and out now on the Nintendo Switch eShop.
Why 1996 was the Best Year for Gaming
In 1996 I was, mostly, nine years old, it was a truly wondrous time to be a young video game fan, before analog sticks, pay to win, microtransactions, and DLC had taken over and become the standard. It’s easy to forget life without all instant news, reviews, and rumors with your new-fangled YouTube, websites, and Twitters back in the dark old days we had to wait for magazines to come out, monthly if we were lucky, and spend actual physical money on them.
More Characters Unveiled for Mortal Kombat 11
NeatherRealm Studios has confirmed the return of classic characters to Mortal Kombat 11 including Noob Saibot, Kotal Kahn & Jacqui Briggs, and has revealed some very surprising DLC news. The never-ending conflict between Earthrealm, Netherealm, and the other realms rages on throughout time and space. The latest Mortal Kombat is turning out to be rife with content that will make longtime fans of the classic beat ‘em up franchise go crazy.
Nelke and the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World Preview
I was recently invited by Koei-Temco to try the latest build of Nelke and the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World, the newest entry in the twenty-five-year-old role-playing franchise. After entering the swanky central London hotel the press event was being held in and introducing my self to the concierge, I was led down into a basement of a hotel restaurant decked in eclectically classic and opulent furnishings.
Ryan Reynolds is a Bad Dad but the Very Best Pikachu
Warner Bros. has released a new trailer for their upcoming movie, Detective Pikachu, but not before Ryan Reynolds took things into his own hands. Does high art come at a high cost? Yes says Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, officially the world’s most funny and beautiful couple, not appearing together in celluloid form since 2011’s Green Lantern.
Pokémon GO Valentine's Festival Event Announced
A lovely new update has hatched just in time for Valentine’s Day Pokémon GO is bringing back some of the more romantically themed Pocket Monsters.
Doom Patrol Gets a Freaky Live Action Promo Debut
The DC UNIVERSE streaming service has just released a new trailer for the world’s most Dysfunctional Super-Hero Team Doom Patrol. Doom Patrol is an organization with a shifting line up made up of super freaks. The one consistent member has always been former racing driver Robotman (Cliff Steele played by Brendan Fraser), whose metal body is often destroyed along with the rest of his team and replaced just as promptly.
OlliOlli: Switch Stance Review
OlliOlli is a lightning quick, single life skateboarding game that focuses on tight, gratifying gameplay and beating personal and worldwide best scores. The original OlliOlli has polished pixel art; each move has been perfectly rendered in low rez slickness. OlliOlli 2: Welcome to Olliwood, on the other hand, has a more polished, almost rotoscoped style of animation, at times playing like a fast-paced Flashback on wheels.
Jump Force Versus Mode Preview
This week I was lucky enough to be invited to Bandai Namco’s London Headquarters where I had the chance to play the launch build of the upcoming Shonen cross over beat-em-up, Jump Force. Right from the very beginning, I quickly learned that if you come in unprepared, you won’t have much luck.
Jojo and Dio Revealed for Jump Force
Great news for fans of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure! After another recent magazine leak, official screenshots have finally been revealed for the latest additions to the ever-expanding roster of Jump Force. These latest screenshots show off Jotaro Kujo the protagonist of Stardust Crusaders, his Stand Star Platinum and one image of series antagonist Dio Brando AKA DIO, who looks to be in a spot of bother causing trouble for the many generations of the Jojo bloodline.
Introducing Pekken the Pigeon Beat 'em Up Concept Wining the Internet
What started off as a joke game jam demo is becoming a reality as Pigeon beat-’em-up, Pekken, is taking the internet by storm. A little bit of internet magic happened last week at the Global Game Jam 2019, the world’s largest game creation event taking place all over the world in over 800 physical locations where people come together and design, develop and make a new game in 48 hours.
Piranha Plant Joins The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Roster!
Coming in hot with the latest 2.0.0 update, Piranha Plant has now been added to the, frankly, massive Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster giving us a current total of seventy-five fighters. Once the update has been installed, the next time Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is started, our new leafy friend will be available. Piranha Plant is immediately unlocked in the Spirits Adventure mode, but unfortunately, no new spirits or locations have been added to the Adventure Mode map.
Interview: Dead or Alive 6 Producer Yohei Shimbori Talks DOA
Last week, after a spectacular Dead or Alive 6 Press play session, I was lucky enough to sit down and get an interview with Yohei Shimbori the upcoming fighting game’s Producer and Director. Get Ready… Interview! One of the first things we wanted to discuss was how much critical feedback and fan response from previous games played a part in developing another entry into the long-running series.
Dragon Ball Action RPG Project Z Officially Unveiled
During the Dragon Ball FighterZ Championship Final, Bandai Namco has confirmed precisely what the mysterious Dragon Ball Project is! Dragon Ball: Project Z is an action RPG Developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Bandai Namco, coming at some time in 2019 to PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. This will be the first dragon ball RPG on a console since 2005’s Dragon Ball Z: Sagas on PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox (phone games don’t count, never have, never will).
Dead or Alive 6 Preview
Late on a rainy January afternoon, I was fortunate enough to be granted a couple of hours of hands-on time with the latest build of Dead or Alive 6 and interview time with the great Shimbori-San. This version had all gameplay modes, the full current roster, and a small variety of costumes to play around with.
Jump Force Story Trailer and New Characters Unveiled
During the 2019 Taipei Games Show, Jump Force fans have been treated to a brand spanking new trailer showing off snippets of story mode and hints at the power and mystery within the Umbras Cubes that have suddenly started popping up over the multiverse. The Umbras Cubes grant people both righteous and evil unbelievable powers, leaving it up to your custom character to save the day. Give the revealing new trailer a watch via the link below.
Detective Pikachu TV Spot has Pikachu with a Poorly Tummy
Another trailer has dropped for the upcoming Detective Pikachu movie offering new dimensions and perspectives on very familiar characters and regions. The latest teaser opens playing the 1967 pop-rock and trailer classic “Happy Together” by the Squirtles, sorry the Turtles. Although the Instagram exclusive trailer may not feature much new footage or reveal information but here’s what information we have caught.
Pokemon Go's Upcoming Hoenn Event Detailed
Niantic Labs has revealed that this month we’ll be seeing Hoenn Region Pokémon getting the spotlight in Pokémon Go. This month will be the perfect time to fill up some spaces in the old Pokédex as the classic Pokémon originating from Generation 3’s Hoenn region are being highlighted in the latest event and will be the only thing about until 29 January.
Spider-Man: Far From Home Trailer Thwips in
Everybody’s favorite neighborhood Spider-Man is back with a brand new trailer for Spider-Man: Far From Home and this time he’s in my neck of the woods. Spider-Man has been busy keeping New York happy with his regular brand of wise-cracking street justice and has earnt himself a holiday to Europe. We are treated to a moment of pathos as we see Peter is using his Ben Franklin Parker’s luggage.
Dead or Alive 6 PS4 Beta Now Available, 2 New Trailers Released
Dead or Alive 6 has entered Online Beta for PlayStation Plus Subscribers. From now until January 14, 2019, PlayStation Plus Subscribers will have access to the PlayStation 4 Dead or Alive 6 Online Beta. With a whopping download size of 7.7 GB, we had all better get downloading ASAP. The current Beta features five playable characters; Kasumi, Ayane, Ryu Hayabusa, Hayate, and newcomer, Diego.
Final Fantasy X/X-2 and XII Dated for Nintendo Switch
Will I ever be able to play Blitzball anywhere, anytime, on the go or at home? Well, wonder no longer as the release date has been revealed for Final Fantasy X/X-2 on Switch. We can all return to the dream-lands of Spira April 16, 2019. Check out the official announcement below.
William Gibson's Alien 3 #1 Review
Nowhere is safe from the Xenomorph, not even a canceled script will stay dead. Prepare for scares as we dive into the first issue of William Gibson’s Alien 3 published by Dark Horse. Since its original release, Alien 3 has divided fans and critics alike with its wholly unique setting and take on the franchise but long before Sigourney Weaver shaved her head or any sets were constructed the third entry into the Alien franchise went through many changes and rebirths.
'Skate Jam' The Cancelled 'Space Jam' Sequel That Almost Was
It has recently come to light from the Hawkman himself that in 2003 during the build-up to the release of Loony Tunes: Back in Action, Warner Bros was counting the chickens before they had hatched and had begun talks with Tony Hawk about him starring in a Skateboard themed sequel to Space Jam called Skate Jam. Space Jam is a miracle of a movie a unique spectacle of its time. Lightning could never strike twice, could it?
Kingdom Hearts 3 Gets a Japanese Trailer, Leaks Early
Square Enix has released a brand new Japanese trailer for Kingdom Hearts 3 which takes a look at companions, battles and the game’s Story. Following a recent leak and apology scandal, Sora, Donald, and Goofy are back in a new Japanese television commercial just in time for the upcoming release of Kingdom Hearts 3. The ad represents an element of the Kingdom Hearts 3 play philosophy and gaming features: Companions, Battles and Story.
Three Forgotten Festive Favourites For Film Fans
Depending on who you ask about classic Christmas cinema, you may just be recommended one of many beloved, but worn out, masterpieces. It’s A Wonderful Life, any one of the twelve million adaptations of A Christmas Carol, Gremlins, Die Hard, Home Alone, Jingle All The Way, you know the drill. By the time December has rolled around again, all the classics have been played out.
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