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'NBA 2K22' gameplay review: Same same, but different
Sep 13, 2021 5:41 AM PHT
Naveen Ganglani
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The newest 2K has quicker and more effective off-ball action from the AI, leans more towards rewarding open threes, and of course, has enhanced "pawis graphics"
This is part one of our review for NBA 2K22, played on the PS5, focusing on gameplay. Part two will update this review with insight on the game's other features.
NBA 2K has established itself as the standard for what modern-day sports video games are supposed to be – at the least, for basketball.
But that doesn't mean the billion-dollar franchise's can't improve. Desire for fresh and bold innovations from its player base has increased the past few years, especially following the lack of imaginative new features to take advantage of next-gen power beyond the graphics and presentation – which, to be fair, are top-tier.
The popular belief is: if what you get out of 2K on the PS5 system isn't that far off from PS4, why spend the extra cash? Here we focus on the changes to the gameplay that we feel make the experience different enough from last year's 2K.
Key gameplay changes
At first glance, NBA2K22, now available, follows the same formula of its predecessor. Save for a few new placements and players on screen, the main menu is exactly the same.
But there are notable differences in gameplay to reflect the real-life trajectory of where basketball is heading as a sport.
Our broad-strokes assessment, comparing it to last year's game: The margin for error has decreased; every player on the court is a threat; and the simplest mistakes can lead to moments of exasperation.
In 2K22, the 3-point revolution found in the real game has also finally found its spotlight in this video game.
The AI of 2K is smarter than before. A successful defensive possession is no longer accomplished by simply shutting down what the opponent's ball-handler is trying to achieve. That's partly thanks to the more noticeable and quicker "off-ball" motion that leads to open cuts and 3-point attempts, which both you and the game convert in higher volume compared to 2K21.
The 3-point shooting is a game changer. Any grizzled veteran of NBA2K will tell you the simplest contest can drastically alter the fate of an outside jumpshot in the past. That's no longer the case. Be just a quarter-second late to put your hand up and it's 3 points for the opponent, even for those who don't have high ratings. What else for a maestro like Steph Curry?
On the flip side, the player is awarded the same opportunity. The perfect release of a 3-ball will also unlock a unique camera angle to watch the ball sink in the basket, followed by a mini-celebration.
Forcing playstyle adjustments
As someone who relies on relentlessly attacking the rim via pick-and-roll on offense, I found myself having to re-adjust my playing style not long after competing in my first matchup (Hall of Fame difficulty), which unsurprisingly turned out as my first loss on 2K against the CPU in more than a year.
It wasn't until I started taking advantage of the advanced spacing and 3-point prowess that my offense no longer resembled a clogged toilet. When the long-range attack got going, I found my favored penetrating playstyle easier to accomplish, complementing the outside touch for a two-pronged attack. Ultimately, however, headstrong defense is the key to winning.
And that doesn't come easy. You could perform 10 out of 10 defensive objectives right only to still see your opponents' score add up because the ball somehow landed in the hands of one of them right underneath the rim. This happens more often that you'd think.
Another example: you could shut down whoever handles the ball initially only for someone else to be completely open because a teammate was crushed by a screen. The game versions resemble the real-life traits of its modeled players, especially on defense.
Speaking of pick-and-roll, the AI's containment has gotten smarter in shutting these plays down. No longer can the command of "ask-for-a-screen-and-dunk-it" be rinsed and repeated.
There are little changes – such as an opponent bumping your screen man before he gets to you, or the faster containment of the initial defender – that make having a plan B or C necessary, especially as the shot clock dwindles.
Alley-oops are tougher to accomplish. Kyle Lowry simply throwing up a basketball for Bam Adebayo to catch and dunk like a Monstar is, justifiably, no longer automatic.
While throwing a lob remains the same (double-tap triangle on PlayStation), there's now the added challenge of tapping square at the right time to achieve the dunk.
The added challenge, while sobering at first, is ultimately rewarding once you figure it out.
The presentation adds to the allure. There is variety in the crowd, including empty seats in reference to certain teams' arenas where fans arrive late (*cough, Miami*). 2K recruited actual in-arena barkers of each team to incorporate the audio in '22.
Graphics of arenas, jerseys, and faces slightly improved, but I also wouldn't blame anyone who says it's the same.
While many prefer to stick with the old versions in contrast to those who seek the marginal changes with each yearly installment (including updated official rosters), one thing is for sure: NBA 2K still completes what it aims to do, which is to keep you playing what remains the closest simulation of NBA play and culture.
And, of course, as the old joke goes: "Dinagdag nila yung pawis." – Rappler.com
Naveen Ganglani is a podcast host and writer for Rappler. He loves sports, video games, film, television, and pizza. You can follow him on Twitter or Instagram. You can reach him at navsganglani@gmail.com.
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Ingolf Findregaard Schanche (13 June 1877 – 15 April 1954) was a Norwegian actor and theatre director. He spent most of his career at Nationaltheatret in Oslo, and was also the first artistic director at Det Nye Teater.

Personal life
Schanche was born in Bergen as the son of shipmaster Christian Fredrik Grøner Schanche (1847–1918) and Ida P. M. Larsen (1848–1896). He was a distant relative of postmaster Jens Schanche and Herman Garmann Schanche. He was married to actress Ragnhild Fredriksen (1882–1963) from July 1905.

Career
He made his stage début in 1897 at the Bergen theatre Den Nationale Scene in Peter Egge's play Stridsmænd, and acted at Den Nationale Scene for two seasons. He joined Ludovica Levy and Dore Lavik at their theatre Sekondteatret in Oslo from the start in 1899. One year later he played at Centralteatret and then at Fahlstrøms Teater. In 1905 he started working at Nationaltheatret. He stayed at Nationaltheatret until 1928, when he was actor and manager for Det Nye Teater, which opened in 1929. From 1931 to 1942 he again played at Nationaltheatret. Schanche also appeared in a number of films beginning with the 1913 Carl Gandrup directed silent film short Under Kniven. His last film appearance was in the 1939 Sigurd Wallén directed Swedish language drama Mot nya tider.

During the 1920s he often made guest performances at theatres in Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen. He played comedy roles such as "Count Danilo" in Lehár's The Merry Widow, Ibsen characters such as "Bishop Nikolas" and "Gregers Werle", the Bjørnson character "Paul Lange", and "Fedja" in Tolstoy's play The Living Corpse. The height of his career was "Hamlet" in Shakespeare's tragedy, a role he played first time in 1921.

Schanche was an honorary member of the Swedish Union for Theatre, Artists and Media. He was a Knight of the Swedish Order of Vasa, and was decorated Knight, First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav in 1937.

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Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan will be holding General Auditions for the 2016 season and beyond in Saskatoon October 22 and 23 2015. We are accepting resumes and headshots from actors interested in auditioning. We will be producing multiple Shakespeare productions with one group of actors.
With a mandate to celebrate Saskatchewan artists we are particularly interested in hearing from artists living in or with deep roots in Saskatchewan. We also highly encourage cultural diversity and gender parity in submissions and have plans to serve these voices.
Artists whose work is familiar to Artistic Producer Will Brooks are encouraged to submit and express interest but may not be required to audition. Artists who have worked with the festival recently are always encouraged to get in touch to keep us informed of their particular artistic interests.
As part of our submissions we are also interested in hearing from directors, designers, and other artists who have interest in working with us. Meetings and discussions for these submissions may not be held at the same time as the generals but can be arranged on an ad hoc basis.
Only those artists receiving an audition will be contacted.
Rehearsals will begin June 5 and the shows will begin previews July 8 running through to August 23 2015.
Submission deadline is no later than October 9th at noon but artists are always encouraged to get in touch early.


Well known in the adoption community, "Gotcha Day" is the first day a parent spends with his or her newly-adopted child. Chicago Spectrum Press has declared September 15th as International "Gotcha Day," one day each year when families who have come together through international adoption celebrate their coming, and being, together.
Adoptions from other countries have grown over 300% in the last decade according to U.S. Department of State. This September 15th, more than 21,000 new families each year have a new reason to celebrate.
"I fondly recall the day I became the mother of my two sons," says Margaret L. Schwartz, author of The Pumpkin Patch: A Single Woman's International Adoption Journey (http://www.Pumpkin-Patch.net). "A family's first day together is both exciting and nerve-wracking. Every emotion from frustration to elation makes International 'Gotcha Day' worthy of celebration."
Schwartz adopted her two boys from Ukraine, a young country going through tremendous turmoil, which in 2003 was the sixth most frequently chosen country from which to adopt children. She is one of a growing trend of single people who have adopted children from other countries.
Help them compile a photo album of the journey that brought them together.
Prepare a meal, complete with music, from the child's native country.
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Charities are at risk. We need them to get BC back on its feet.
Survey finds 23% of charities feel they may not last another six months
Report: Arts organizations, sports and recreation groups, environmental organizations and social service agencies may disappear in the next few months.
At Vancouver Foundation, we're serious about our commitment to being community inspired. It's both our promise and our duty to listen to communities and be responsive to their needs. In partnership with Vantage Point, the City of Vancouver, and Victoria Foundation, we've released No Immunity today, a report on the impacts of COVID-19 on BC non-profits that will help chart a course for BC's recovery.
When COVID-19 first hit, communities told us they were hurting. We jumped to act. We brought together major partners from all sectors of society and mobilized a Community Response Fund that has granted millions of dollars in rapid relief to frontline agencies battling the effect of this pandemic while struggling under the weight of its negative economic consequences. Vancouver Foundation is proud that we've invested $6.2 million in this important fund so far to get rapid relief where it's needed most in communities across BC.
Our economy will not recover without the vital services non-profit organizations provide every day.
Throughout this pandemic we've heard many stories about what's happening on the ground as agencies and organizations scramble to meet rising demand even as revenue and income are shrinking. We've heard inspiring examples of communities rallying together to face these challenges head-on. But we understood we needed to build on these anecdotes with data.
Download the No Immunity Report >>
Findings from No Immunity
Last month, more than 1,000 non-profits across the province responded to a survey by sharing how COVID-19 has affected them and what types of supports would help them continue serving their communities.
As the most significant provincial funder of charitable programs after government, we recognize Vancouver Foundation has a crucial role to play in the work that lies ahead to stabilize and rebuild the sector. Our friends and neighbours rely on these health and social services, arts and culture organizations, and other community benefit groups. The economic recovery of our province depends on this sector being able to continue balancing the space between governments and the private sector.
23% of charities feel they may not last another six months.
The bottom line of this report is that many charities and frontline agencies in BC are at risk – 23% feel they may not last another six months.
The people and communities they serve are going to fall through the cracks if we don't rally together to act: 78% of respondents indicated a disruption of services to clients and communities, especially those serving women and people with disabilities.
This data comes at a critical time as funders, governments at all levels, donors and volunteers, and the sector begin to chart a course for renewal. We must consider what contribution each of us will make to ensure we position nonprofits and charities to thrive in the next normal. Our economy will not recover without the vital services non-profit organizations provide every day. We all depend on this sector doing its part to get BC back on its feet.
What's Next for Vancouver Foundation
At Vancouver Foundation we will use this information to inform our thinking about what comes next in our own work. We will use our voice to amplify these findings for others to consider. We will persist in championing the impact and relevance of this crucial third sector. And we will remain steadfast in our commitment to listen to the communities we serve and stand together to confront the challenges — and harness the opportunities — that come next.
For more information, download the news release.
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ESPN, ABC, Disney channels head to Sony's Playstation Vue cable alternative
Sony is filling some of the biggest holes in its streaming-video service, but the entertainment conglomerate hasn't said if its subscribers will have to pay extra for the new content.
By Jared Newman
TechHive |
Depending on your outlook, Sony's PlayStation Vue service has either been hindered or helped by the lack of ESPN. The popular sports network is the most expensive piece of standard cable packages, so its exclusion from PlayStation Vue presumably allowed Sony to deliver a cheaper service.
We'll see if that theory holds true now that Sony has agreed to bring ESPN, ABC, and other Disney-owned channels to PlayStation Vue. The deal covers 18 channels, including ABC, ABC Family, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, Fusion, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNNews, and a slew of other sports- and college-specific channels .
What we don't know—because neither Sony nor Disney will say right now—is whether these new additions will cost subscribers more money. Sony currently charges $50 per month for its basic channel bundle, which includes roughly 50 channels. A $60-per-month package adds some regional sports networks, and a $70-per-month Elite bundle includes some more niche channels, such as the Cooking Channel and Sprout. It's unclear in which packages Disney's various channels will end up, or whether the base price of Vue will rise.
Sony and Disney also haven't given a timeframe for when the channels will arrive; but when they do, they'll support the full range of PlayStation Vue features. In addition to live channel feeds, subscribers will get an "extensive library" of on-demand programming, and they'll be able to watch up to three days of past programming without having to set up a DVR.
None of this will make a difference if you're not in one of the seven U.S. markets where PlayStation Vue service is available, as many local network affiliates are likely holding up the service from being more widely available. But Disney notes that affiliates will be able to opt into the service if they so desire.
Why this matters: Although PlayStation Vue is not necessarily cheaper than cable, its no-contract pricing, lack of hidden fees, easy cancellation, and lack of a loathsome cable box could make it more appealing, at least for people who own a PlayStation 3 or PlayStation 4 game console. If Sony can manage to keep prices reasonable, the arrival of ESPN and other Disney channels could sway more people to give up traditional cable TV.


On behalf of The Scots College, I extend a warm welcome to new and continuing Snowsports families and friends.
Snowsports at Scots has evolved since the early 1980's into a significant and major Sport at The Scots College, with an outstanding history of achievement and excellence at the highest levels of Snowsports in Australia.
The Scots College Snowsports Teams compete annually at the Sydney, New South Wales and Australian Interschools Snowsports Championships and The Scots Race.
SCOTS ARE 2018 OVERALL MALE AUSTRALIAN INTERSCHOOLS CHAMPIONS!
SCOTS ARE 2018 OVERALL MALE SNOWSPORTS INTERSCHOOLS CHAMPIONS!
The Scots College Snowsports team won their 17th consecutive NSW Championships title last weekend.
End of an Era - Start of a new one!
After 9 years as President of The Snowsports Association, Peter Weinert stepped down from this position at the end of 2017.
The Andrew Kovari Trophy Cabinet was unveiled by the Principal of the College on Monday 23 October 2017.


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Pictures of Queen Elizabeth with Nelson Mandela, African Leaders
Queen Elizabeth was pictured dancing with former Ghanaian President Kwame Nkrumah in 1961 at a ball in Accra
Queen Elizabeth II meets with former South African President Nelson Mandela during a reception at Buckingham Palace in London on October 20, 2003 (Pic: Getty Images)
March 2007: Ghana's then-president, John Agyekum Kufuor (right) is welcomed by the Queen to a state banquet at Buckingham Palace (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
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COP21, the Climate Conference in Paris puts us at a critical juncture for our planet….
In the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York, we have good winters and bad winters….
Saturday, December 5th marked the end of week one of the United Nation climate negotiations….
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The Achievement Schools represent an unprecedented effort to provide an excellent neighborhood school for every child in the Frayser community of Memphis. A network of five zoned, neighborhood turnaround schools, the vision of the Achievement Schools is for every child in Frayser to attend an excellent neighborhood school. Since 2012, the Achievement Schools have been partnering with families and community members to provide an excellent education to students in Frayser. The Achievement Schools currently operate five schools in Memphis: Corning Achievement Elementary, Frayser Achievement Elementary, Georgian Hills Achievement Elementary, Whitney Achievement Elementary, and Westside Achievement Middle.
Every child in Frayser can attend an excellent neighborhood school.
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Hernando, MS – Crystal Parks Killed in Fatal Crash on MS-51
Hernando, MS (January 3, 2022) – Around 8:10 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, December 30, a woman was killed in a fatal crash in Hernando.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol confirmed that the collision happened on MS-51 in Desoto County during a period of New Year's Holiday travel enforcement. According to officials, 23-year-old Crystal Parks was traveling south on the highway in her Chevrolet Impala when her vehicle collided with a northbound Dodge Durango driven by 31-year-old Catlin Carlisle due to reasons that are not entirely known.
Paramedics and fire crews were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. Parks was tragically pronounced dead at the scene as a result of traumatic injuries. Carlisle was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries but her condition is not known at this time.
The roadway was blocked in several lanes of traffic following the collision. Police worked to fully clear the scene.
No further details have been released but police continue their investigation into the circumstances of the collision.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Fatal Accidents in Mississippi
In 2016, it was reported by the Mississippi Department of Transportation that approximately 700 victims were killed in fatal car accidents. These accidents can typically be prevented but continue to occur due to the outright negligence of others. In fact, some of the most common reasons for fatal car accidents within the state include the following:
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Many families suffer as a result of fatal car accidents in Mississippi each year. There is nothing more tragic than suddenly losing a loved one in a collision that could have been prevented. If you have sustained these losses, you should be prepared to speak with an attorney that you can trust.
It is true that no amount of money can fully compensate a family for the loss of a loved one. As you are grieving these enormous losses, you may wonder how you will afford to pay the bills that pile up against you. These claims are known for being notoriously complex in nature and you may not know where to start when it comes to moving forward with a claim. If you have lost someone you love in an accident, you should be prepared to speak with an experienced Hernando wrongful death lawyer that you can trust.
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TVA COAL ASH SPILL
TVA plan details option to demolish Bull Run power plant
Anila Yoganathan
East Tennesseans have until Jan. 19 to weigh in on the Tennessee Valley Authority's plans for its Bull Run coal-fired power plant, which has been targeted for closure by 2023 as part of the public utility's plan to stop burning coal to produce electricity by 2035.
TVA has settled on three options that are detailed in a legally required report called a draft environmental assessment.
Demolish the whole plant.
Demolish part of the plant.
Take the plant offline but leave it standing.
In its assessment, TVA says taking the plant offline and leaving it standing creates the most potential for contamination of soil and groundwater as buildings degrade, and prevents the site from being used for other purposes. TVA has labeled this its "no action alternative."
TVA has not selected a preferred option. Decision-makers at the utility are waiting for other to weigh in, including community leaders, customers and environmental justice advocates, TVA spokesperson Scott Brooks said in an emailed statement to Knox News.
The Bull Run facility covers 750 acres along the north bank of Bull Run Creek and adjacent to the Clinch River in Anderson County. The facility is capable of producing 889 megawatts of energy, or enough to power 430,000 homes. Brought online in 1967, it is now used only intermittently as TVA relies on other sources such as nuclear, natural gas and hydro to provide power to nearly 10 million people across seven southeastern states, including most of Tennessee.
Demolishing the plant to remove all or most of the buildings would require decommissioning the plant by removing components that could be used at other TVA sites, draining oil and fluids from equipment, removing ash from the boilers and stripping the site of its office components like records and computers.
Though the plan is not subject to a review or approval from any federal or state agency, such as the Environmental Protection Agency or the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, TVA will need permits if it demolishes parts or all of the plant.
Environmental regulators and neighbors have been worried about Bull Run's emissions and byproducts for years, particularly because of coal ash that is buried under a Claxton community playground. Coal ash, the toxic byproduct of burning coal to produce electricity, contains a multitude of harmful elements, including heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium and mercury, as well as elements that potentially emit radiation.
"No decision will be made on the long-term storage of Bull Run's coal ash until this regulatory process is completed," Brooks said.
TVA is pulling the plug on its coal-fired plants to help reach net-zero emissions, which means achieving parity between the amount of greenhouse gases emitted and removed from the environment. The utility will need to rely on carbon-free technologies and to bring an additional 10,000 megawatts of energy online by 2035.
Comments about plans for Bull Run can be sent by mail to Brittany Kunkle at 400 West Summit Hill Drive, WT 11B, Knoxville, TN 37902 or online at this address: tvaforms.wufoo.com/forms/m2zghuo0ecbpse/
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Consumer Alert: Energy Drinks Linke...
Consumer Alert: Energy Drinks Linked to Serious Injury in New Suit
Staff | Consumer Alerts | Feb 9, 2016
New lawsuits filed by Morgan & Morgan contend that Monster Energy should be held responsible for the serious injuries sustained from the consumption of its products. Five lawsuits were filed on Feb. 8 in California and Washington seeking to hold the energy giant accountable.
Our attorneys Mike Morgan and Andrew Parker Felix are currently working with Attorney Kevin Goldberg to investigate claims for more than a hundred people who have suffered significant injuries after consuming energy drinks. The life-threatening injuries reported in these cases include heart attacks, strokes, brain damage, and kidney failure.
If you or a loved one consume energy drinks regularly and have suffered serious side effects such as chest pain, heart attack, stroke, kidney failure or brain damage, contact us today for a free consultation.
Morgan and Felix held a press conference Monday, Feb. 8 at our Orlando office to provide details about this case and further expose the dangers of energy drinks like Monster.
Monster's classification as a "dietary supplement" prior to 2013 allowed the company to avoid placing labels on its cans informing consumers of the high concentrations of caffeine found in the drinks. Deprived of this important information, the complaint claims, consumers were unable to make informed decisions on what they were putting in their body.
Since 2013 Monster has been reclassified, and must now conform to the FDA standards for conventional food. However, the FDA only requires ingredients to be generally regarded as safe (GRAS), which individually caffeine and other ingredients found in Monster's drinks are. Yet, no proper testing has been done on what happens when caffeine is mixed with ingredients like guarana and taurine, which are known to contain high concentrations of caffeine already.
The lawsuit further alleges that Monster intentionally targets children, teenagers and young adults with its marketing. Morgan & Morgan is investigating claims that people who drink Monster Energy drinks have suffered serious, permanent, and life-altering injuries as a result of regular consumption. Learn more.
The energy drink company encourages people to "pound down" its drinks and claims that they contain only "the ideal combo of the right ingredients in the right proportion." Recent CDC reports claim 31% of 12-17-year-olds and 34% of 18-24-year-olds regularly routinely rely on the stimulant-laden drinks, which suggests Monster's marketing efforts are succeeding. However, this demographic is among the most susceptible to chronic health problems as a result of the over consumption of caffeine.
Morgan & Morgan has only filed lawsuits against Monster, but we believe this is an industry-wide problem. Individuals who have consumed Monster or similar energy drinks are encouraged to visit this page to learn about the risks associated with these products. Anyone who has experienced adverse side effects after consuming an energy drink should contact us immediately to discuss your legal options.
Brian Eckert | Consumer Alerts | Jul 12, 2019
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Rihanna to Invest in 'Partake Foods' Owned by Black Woman
Miss2Bees | January 11, 2021
The snack company, Partake Foods is getting financial aid from Rihanna, JAY-Z, and a few other influential celebrities. The company closed a $4.8 million funding deal that will help with operations, product manufacturing, marketing, distribution, and more. Other investors include former NBA player Kevin Johnson's Black Capital, Seattle Seahawks' Bobby Wagner, and Grammy Award-winning singer H.E.R. Advertisement This marks Rihanna's […]
Eminem Explains Why He Apologized to Rihanna on 'Music to Be Murdered By: Side B'
Miss2Bees | January 1, 2021
Eminem released a surprise project last week titled Music To Be Murdered By: Side B, and appeared on Shade 45 to give a track-by-track breakdown. One of the standout records, "Zeus" had a public apology to Rihanna for his offensive lyrics about her relationship with Chris Brown. "Honest to God, I told Paul this when […]
Rihanna is Reportedly Working on Caribbean Cookbook
Miss2Bees | December 22, 2020
Rihanna is cooking up but it's not an album. The singer explains that she "loves food from my Barbadian roots and eats a lot of fresh fish," but also enjoys comfort food and drink like "mac 'n' cheese, Shepherd's pie, and rum punch." Rihanna is spending the holidays in her hometown of Barbados and will […]
Lauryn Hill's Daughter, Selah Marley, Claims Rihanna Jacked Her Idea for Second Savage X Fenty Fashion Show
Miss2Bees | October 21, 2020
Lauryn Hill's daughter, Selah Marley, is making headlines once again but it's not for spilling family tea this time. The 21-year-old is alleging that Rihanna stole her creative ideas from her 2019 project, A Primordial Place. In a lengthy caption, she was seemingly hesitant to express her disappointment in what she sees as an exact […]
Rihanna Debuts on Forbes Richest Self-Made Women List With $600M Net Worth
Rihanna has been putting in that work these past few years and she's reaping the benefits. The singer turned beauty mogul made her debut on Forbes' richest self-made women list, and Riri is self-made in every sense of the word. Most of the Bajan native's fortune comes from her Fenty Beauty empire she launched in […]
Rihanna Celebrates LeBron James and the Lakers Win by Singing 'We Are the Champions'
Shawn Grant | October 12, 2020
One thing about Rihanna, she's going to root for a LeBron James-led basketball team. The Queen's celebration of the 17th championship for the Lakeshow hit the Instagram TL as she sang "We Are the Champions." "if you ain't on this time right now…bye.Lebron remains king 💪🏿 Lakers are the champs 💜💛 and Kobe is proud […]
Travis Scott, Roddy Ricch and More to Perform for Rihanna's Star-Studded Savage X Fenty Show
Miss2Bees | September 17, 2020
Rihanna's annual Savage X Fenty show is set to exclusively stream on Amazon Prime Video on October 2nd. The show will feature some of the biggest names in entertainment including performances by Travis Scott, Bad Bunny, Ella Mai, Miguel, Mustard, Roddy Ricch, and Rosalía. Bella Hadid, Big Sean, Cara Delevingne, Christian Combs, Normani, Paloma Elsesser, […]
Rihanna's Hit Single 'Umbrella' Almost Went to Mary J. Blige
Rihanna's 2007 single "Umbrella" marked the turn of a good girl gone bad. The song shot her to superstardom and became one of the most iconic records in her entire catalog. It's crazy to think what would've happened if the song went to Mary J. Blige, who the song was originally recorded for but she […]
Rihanna Spotted At Video Shoot With Young Thug
Jiggy Jones | September 14, 2020
Rihanna and Young Thug recently linked for what seems to be a video shoot. The FENTY Beauty CEO has yet to release music since her 2016 ANTI album. Since her last album release, she has become one of the world's biggest philanthropist and entrepreneurs through the beauty brand, FENTY. She trolls her fans whenever they […]
Rihanna's Documentary is Coming to Amazon Summer 2021
Miss2Bees | September 9, 2020
While Rihanna's Navy is waiting for the highly-anticipated R9 album, they can watch the singer's story come to life on Amazon. Peter Berg, whose production company is handling this project, did an interview with Collider and announced the long-awaited documentary that was announced in 2016 has a home on the streaming platform. "Sometime hopefully around […]
Rihanna Bruised But 'Completely Fine' After E-Scooter Accident
Dylan Kemp | September 6, 2020
On Friday night, Rihanna was photographed in front of a restaurant in Santa Monica, CA. She rolled her window down for a second and paparazzi caught a few pics of her with bruises on her face and a black eye. People automatically assumed that Rihanna had been abused by someone. TMZ reached out to Rihanna's […]
Rihanna Says Repairing Relationship With Her Dad Led to Forgiving Chris Brown
Jiggy Jones | September 2, 2020
Rihanna and Chris Brown have reconciled their relationship and remain close friends, according to the FENTY CEO. In a repurposed 2012 interview, Riri sat down with Oprah on her Supersoul Conversations Podcast. During the conversation, she opened up about her relationship status with both Brown and her dad. On Grammy night of 2009, CB admitted […]
Kendrick Lamar Hit With Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over 2017 Hit 'Loyalty'
Dylan Kemp | August 29, 2020
While we all wait for Kung Fu Kenny to drop his next album, this surely isn't the Kendrick related news we wanted to hear about. Lamar, along with a few other people credited on the 2017 Rihanna featured hit record, "LOYALTY", is being sued by Terrance Hayes for copyright infringement. Hayes alleges that "the entire […]
Rihanna Roasts A$AP Rocky's First Red Carpet Outfit in Virtual Interview
Miss2Bees | August 27, 2020
Rihanna recently released her Fenty Skin line and she made sure that the skincare line was inclusive to all genders. "Men love their skin, and they take care of it, but they feel obligated almost to only use products that are for men because anything beyond that feels too feminine, it's not for them, they're […]
Celebrities Call for Justice for DJ Henry, Wants Case to be Re-Opened
Mira B | July 16, 2020
Some of your favorite black celebrities are linking up to call for the reopening of a 10-year-old case that resulted in the death of an unarmed Black man at the hands of Pleasantville police. On October 17th, 20-year-old Danroy "DJ" Henry Jr was shot and killed by a white officer, Aaron Hess, in New York. […]
The Rolling Stones Threaten to Sue Donald Trump over Choice of Rally Music
Mira B | June 29, 2020
Iconic English rock band The Rolling Stones has threatened to take legal action against Donald Trump if he continues to use their song, "You Can't Always Get What You Want" during his campaign rallies. On Sunday, the rock band stated that their legal team is working with the music rights organization, Broadcast Music Incorporated, to […]
Rihanna Encouraged Fans to Vote During Back Out Tuesday
Mira B | June 3, 2020
As users of social media stood in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement after participating in the viral hashtag, #BlackOutTuesday," others used their platforms to remind states to vote, especially the states who held their primary elections. Singer Rihanna used her Instagram platform to encourage natives of Pennslyvania, Maryland, Indiana, Rhode Island, South Dakota, […]
Megan Thee Stallion is the Latest Savage x Fenty Brand Partner and Leads Summer 2020 Campaign
Shawn Grant | May 21, 2020
Fellas, eat your heart out. Ladies, grab your wallet. Megan Thee Stallion is showing off the latest editions to the Savage x Fenty brand. Hot Girl Meg is on top of the world with her "Savage" single and now is latest brand partner to the lingerie brand and is the star of the 2020 summer […]
Rihanna is the Third Wealthiest Musician in the UK
Miss2Bees | May 14, 2020
Rihanna hasn't dropped a solo project in four years, but that doesn't mean her bag is running low. The Sunday Times recently reported that the beauty mogul is one of the UK's wealthiest residents. The singer, born Robyn Fenty, comes after Lord Lloyd-Webber and Sir Paul McCartney. Advertisement Although Rihanna is holding down the third […]
Rihanna to Donate COVID-19 Relief to Homeless, Foster Kids in Detroit and Flint
Miss2Bees | May 8, 2020
Rihanna already declared that she's "trying to save the world unlike your President" and hasn't shown any signs of slowing down. The mogul's Clara Lionel Foundation teamed up with Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's foundation, The David Rockefeller Foundation, Lyft, and Detroit native Big Sean's foundation Sean Anderson Org, as well as the Stadler family to […]


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Senior Producer, Live Operations
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Located in the San Francisco Bay Area and Melbourne, Australia – we're the videogame development team behind Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 3, Call of Duty®: Advanced Warfare and Call of Duty®: WWII. Since our founding in 2009, our greatest passion has been making AAA games. The strength of our team makes us not only excellent at what we do, but also how we do it. We firmly believe in supporting our talented employees to be the best they can be. Here at Sledgehammer Games, everyone is a game maker.
As we head into decade II of development, we're focused on constantly evolving, innovating and taking risks – which are some of the most rewarding aspects of game development. With world-class audio, design, engineering and art teams, we've been able to achieve some of the highest-quality game execution of any studio in the industry. We love what we do and work hard to make sure that each new game we make is even better than the last. Creativity is key, and we're looking for talented game developers for our exciting next project.
Sledgehammer Games is wholly owned by Activision.
As a Senior Producer for Live Operations, you will drive to quality targets and own schedules for the Live Operations team. This is achieved by working closely with various departments to identify needs, utilizing resources efficiently and appropriately. The role of a Senior Producer requires candidates to be excellent and persuasive communicators, capable of dealing with a wide variety of internal and external partners. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with all degrees of ownership, from personally managing to pro-active planning. Senior Producer candidates must thrive in a challenging and ambiguous environment and be adept at driving quality in line with team, schedule, and budget.
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Build, support, and manage post-launch content pipeline.
Lead teams during development to establish needs, allocate resources, and then maintain contact throughout project to ensure that those aspects of development are progressing appropriately for a high priority AAA title.
Develop and implement a method for effectively tracking project status for their teams.
Be an active participant in reviews, with particular regard to schedule / milestones.
When required, act as liaison between internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth and effective communication.
5-8 years of experience as a producer in games.
2-3 years of experience managing a live game title including post-launch content.
Multiple shipped titles in leadership positions.
Experience with direct people management.
Strong project management fundamentals including capacity planning, scope assessment and management, and project milestone planning.
Solid grasp of project management software (e.g. JIRA, Microsoft Project, Confluence, Hansoft, etc.).
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Education, certification in project management, business, general management.
Active video game player across a variety of genres, especially FPS games.
Demonstrated knowledge of live games ecosystem and its major competitors.
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered!
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
Sledgehammer Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Connolly Healthcare Selects McKesson InterQual Clinical Guidelines
McKesson has signed a five-year agreement with Connolly Healthcare, a Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), for the use of McKesson's InterQual Criteria.
Connolly will use InterQual, the gold standard in evidence-based clinical guidelines, as a tool in reviewing the medical necessity portion of RAC audits in the 15 states and territories it was awarded by CMS. In addition, Connolly will have the ability to review the full spectrum of InterQual Criteria along with historical content, through a McKesson-hosted solution that safeguards patient-identifying information.
The CMS RAC program is being rolled out to all 50 states by 2010 and authorizes CMS to correct any 'improper payments', including overpayments of past services for Medicare patients paid after October 1, 2007.
Connolly is licensing McKesson's full InterQual line of care management products, including Level of Care, Care Planning with the new Molecular Diagnostics Criteria, and Behavioral Health Criteria. Connolly and its subcontractor, Viant will also have access to historical criteria dating back to 2004, allowing auditors to view specific criteria in effect when services were delivered and conduct utilization reviews based on that past criteria, leading to greater efficiencies and savings.
Tammie Phillips, vice president of InterQual for McKesson, said: "We're thrilled Connolly selected InterQual for their RAC work in their CMS awarded service area as our products have such a large presence in many of these states. Utilizing InterQual will help to make the RAC auditing a smoother process for everyone involved."


Aladdin Records was a post-World War II United States record label, with headquarters in Hollywood, California. The label was founded in 1945 by brothers Eddie, Leo, and Ira Mesner and was originally called Philo Records, before changing to its better-known name in April 1946.
Aladdin was known for its wealth of recordings of rhythm & blues and early rock & roll music; it also recorded some jazz sessions. Some of these were issued on the company's short-lived Jazz West imprint.
In addition to Los Angeles, many Aladdin recordings were done in New Orleans, Louisiana, by Cosimo Matassa.
The label was sold to Lew Chudd's Imperial Records in 1961 and is today owned by Capitol Records.


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When were tombs first built in the Valley of the Kings?
The Valley of the Kings is where many of the famous Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt were buried. Ravaged by tomb robbers the most famous of all the tombs was that of King Tut - Tutankhamun. The Valley of the Kings is a necropolis which is defined as a large cemetery or burial place near the sites of the centers of ancient civilizations. The Valley of the Kings necropolis was located near the Ancient Egyptian city of Thebes.
The Valley of the Kings is located near Luxor which, in Ancient Egypt, was called Thebes. Thebes was the capital of the Ancient Egyptian dynasties during the period of the New Kingdom. Thebes stood on the eastern bank of the River Nile and was the centre of worship for the god Amun. Opposite Thebes, on the Western bank of the Nile, is where the Valley of the Kings is located. The Valley of the Kings is is set in the area of the Sacred Theban mountain which was revered as sacred land of the Kingdom of the god Osiris, the Lord of the Afterlife. The Theban Peak is a natural pyramid-shaped rock which overlooks the Valley of the Kings and this must have contributed to the reasons why this area was chosen as the royal necropolis.
The Ancient path leading to the Valley of the Kings, where the modern road now lies, was called the 'road where Re sets'. The road divides into two directions but only 4 tombs, including the royal tombs of the Pharaohs Amenhotep III (aka Amenophis) 1389BC -1351BC and Ay 1325 -1321BC, are located in the Western Valley. The main branch of the road leads to the Valley of the Kings and the other 58 tombs to be found in this area.
Tombs for royalty and nobles were built in the Valley of the Kings during the period of the New Kingdom (1570 BC - 1070 BC) and served as burial places for people of great importance during the 18th - 20th Egyptian Dynasties, a period of 500 years. The tombs are hollowed in the rocks of the Theban mountain.
The table below provides a list of all of the tombs which have been discovered and excavated in the Valley of the Kings together with the names of the Egyptologists who excavated them. But before the modern excavations people were aware of the tombs in the Valley of the Kings. In 57BC the Greek historian, Diodorus Siculus, wrote about the tombs in the Valley of the Kings. The tombs were visited by the Greeks and the Romans who left graffiti on the walls of the tombs in Greek and Latin which is still visible today. The next documented evidence regarding the Valley of the Kings is by a Jesuit priest called Claude Sicard (1677 – 1726) who rediscovered the Valley of the Kings between 1708 and 1712. A plan of 18 tombs in the Valley of the Kings was then drawn by an English clergyman called Richard Pococke (1704-1765) in 1734. James Bruce (1730 - 1794), a Scottish Egyptologist, explored the tomb of Ramses III in 1769. In 1798 Napoleon Bonaparte led a military campaign into Egypt. The French were in Egypt for 3 years when they studied Egyptian monuments and history. The discovery of the Rosetta Stone sparked even more interest in the Ancient Egypt civilisation and excavations in the Valley of the Kings began. The Valley of the Kings was visited by noted Egyptologists such as Giovanni Battista Belzoni, James Burton, John Gardiner Wilkinson, Jean-Fracois Champollion, Robert Hay, Victor Loret and Howard Carter.
There are 63 tombs which have been discovered in the Valley of the Kings. However these tombs do not just belong to the Pharaohs, the Kings of Egypt - only 24 tombs in the Valley of the Kings are royal tombs. The remaining 38 tombs house the burial places of leading dignitaries or the 'Tombs of the Nobles' and even animals.
Each section of the Valley of the Kings addresses all topics and provides interesting facts and information about the Golden Age of Pharaohs and of Egypt. The Sitemap provides full details of all of the information and facts provided about the fascinating subject of the Pharaoh - Tutankhamun and the Valley of the Kings!