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“Tetris” has its moments but generally is a haphazard telling of race to secure game’s rights

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:44:04 GMT

“Tetris” is a video game that’s simple and, in its way, quite beautiful.People around the world know this, as the Russian puzzler requiring the increasingly quick arrangement of differently shaped four-block pieces that fall from the top of the screen has sold millions and millions of copies over a few decades.The new film “Tetris” — landing on Apple TV+ this week after debuting in March at the SXSW Film Festival — is, by stark contrast, complex and messy.Infused with a good bit of fiction meant to spice it up, the cinematic “Tetris” tells the true tale of the hectic battle to secure the rights to sell the game in various countries and via different types of platforms, perhaps most importantly handheld gaming systems.Related ArticlesMovies | TABOR back on court’s plate Movies | Letter: Lynch overrated anyway Movies | Iran won’t end uranium enrichment Movies | Warm day to give way to more snow Directed ...

Ramen for breakfast? Cup Noodles launches new breakfast flavored noodles

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:44:04 GMT

There's nothing quite like the traditional American breakfast: eggs, sausage, pancakes and maple syrup. But who has time to sit down enjoy an entire breakfast spread in these busy times?That's exactly what the ramen noodle experts at Cup Noodles want to address with a new product launched Wednesday: breakfast ramen.Yes, the same company founded by the inventor of instant ramen himself is looking to shake up the culinary world again with a new East meets West entry into the breakfast game. IHOP bringing back popular food item during menu revamp The new Cup Noodles Breakfast will feature the same tangle and chew of instant ramen that you know and love, with the introduction of the American breakfast flavors you grew up with.The noodles blend the aforementioned flavors of pancakes, maple syrup, sausage and eggs in a saucy noodle cup that is served in the company's iconic packaging and is ready to eat in four minutes. You can enjoy (or simply try out of general curiosity) the noodles ...

Deloitte Consulting announces A New Operating Model for the Workforce

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:44:04 GMT

Deloitte Consulting, a business consulting and services platform has recently released an online magazine that discusses its latest engagements, trends, and surveys. In one of its most recent releases, the company discusses its newest operating model for work and the workforce known as “the skills-based organization.”According to a global Deloitte survey of more than 1,200 professionals, organizations are increasingly experimenting with what they hope will lead to new innovative ideas and services. There is an increased number of individuals who feel that they are defined by their jobs and instead hope to be seen as whole individuals with skills and capabilities that can be fluidly deployed to work that matches their interests. By atomizing jobs into projects or tasks, or similarly, broadening said projects so that they focus on problems and their solutions, Deloitte is hoping that this new model will maintain a scalable, manageable, and more fair method of operating.Kireeti Gudipat...

SWAG’R – A Breakthrough Experience for Brands to Reach College Audiences

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:44:04 GMT

College life isn’t just about academics and career goals; it’s about discovering new things, growing, and having fun. Of course, attending concerts, sports games, and career fairs are a major part of that experience for students. So what makes these experiences even more exciting? Free “swag” or merchandise!For college students, receiving freebies, discounts, and deals is more than saving money. It’s about being part of something bigger, supporting the brands they care about, and discovering new brands.SWAG’R offers a new and exciting experiential platform for college students to grab “swag” from the brands they love. It’s an incredibly fun approach that provides a unique gamified experience, allowing students to engage with their favorite brands and receive exciting perks like free samples and exclusive discounts.SWAG’R’s cutting-edge platform leverages the power of augmented reality and gamification to let college student...

Man Killed in Two-Car Crash on Murray Ridge Road [San Diego, CA]

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:44:04 GMT

Male Driver Pronounced Dead after 2-Vehicle Collision near Mission Center RoadSAN DIEGO, CA (March 29, 2023) – Thursday afternoon, one man was killed in a two-car crash on Murray Ridge Road.Authorities responded to the scene just before 12:30 p.m., near Mission Center Road in the neighborhood of Serra Mesa.Per reports, the 53-year-old male driver of a northbound Chevrolet pickup-truck lost control and spun out in the southbound lanes. As a result, the pickup struck a southbound Land Rover LR3, driven by a 31-year-old man.Medical personnel pronounced the Chevrolet driver dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released his name or place of residency. Meanwhile, crews transported the Land Rover driver to a nearby hospital for further treatment of unspecified injuries.At this time, the San Diego Police Department Traffic Division continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the two-car crash on Murray Ridge Road.The team at Sweet James offers their warm an...

Woman Killed in Solo-Vehicle Crash on Highway 17 [Santa Cruz, CA]

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:44:04 GMT

73-Year-Old Woman Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 17 near El Rancho DriveSANTA CRUZ, CA (March 29, 2023) – Early Tuesday morning, one person died following a solo-vehicle crash on Highway 17.The incident happened on March 21st, at around 5:45 a.m., on the northbound lanes of Highway 17 near the El Rancho Drive off-ramp.Investigation showed that a 73-year-old woman, driving a 2003 Acura, was traveling north when she lost control of the vehicle at the south of El Rancho Drive exit. The Acura struck a metal pole which caused it to overturn. The woman suffered serious injuries as a result.Emergency crews at the scene performed life-saving measures but the woman did not survive due to the extent of her injuries.Moreover, the crash blocked the northbound lanes to the off-ramp El Rancho and snarled traffic as a result.At this time, the identity of the woman was not yet known. The cause of the solo-vehicle crash on Highway 17 is still under investigation.In this sorrowful time...

Letters: Conserve water | Save our kids | Group effort | Crisis of morality | Seize chance

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:44:04 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Drought or not, statemust conserve waterRe: “Newsom denies obvious: State no longer in drought” (Page A6, March 28).George Skelton’s column saying that the governor denies that the state is no longer in a drought is meaningless. Skelton seems to want the governor to officially proclaim it’s over. But why do that and what will that accomplish?We had a deepening-water crisis even before the drought. If the governor declares what Skelton wants that could signal a return to the past practice of waste. Our crisis is of a magnitude that, in my opinion, we seem to need a four- to five-year water reserve to make it through the next drought, which could return next year.We are in no position to declare anything. This abundance of rain is just a reprieve. If the governor should say anything, it is that we are changing practices, policies and starting new projects to sustain California’s future.Ma...

Oakland: Four suspects arrested in East Oakland robbery spree

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:44:04 GMT

OAKLAND — Four men have been arrested in at least 15 armed robberies since late February of men and women throughout the city, authorities said Wednesday.In a press conference Tuesday at Oakland police headquarters, Oakland police Lt. Seth Neri praised investigators’ efforts that led to arrests and warrant services Tuesday afternoon at addresses in Oakland and Hayward.“These suspects (were) committing an average of three to five robberies a night,” said Neri, who runs the felony assault and robbery section within the department’s criminal investigative division. “They began the robbery spree earlier this year, and committed the last one six days ago.”The suspects, identified only as one Oakland and three Hayward residents ranging in age from 18 to 24 years old, targeted mostly male and at least three female Latinos on foot in multiple East Oakland neighborhoods. The victims’ ages ranged from 18 to 65 years old.The suspects, who were ar...

Beloved giraffe dies unexpectedly at Maryland Zoo

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:44:04 GMT

By Josh Starkey | WBAL via CNNBALTIMORE (WBAL) — The Maryland Zoo is mourning after the unexpected loss of a giraffe, Willow.The zoo said Willow began showing a sharp decrease in appetite on Friday. They said gastrointestinal issues are not uncommon in giraffes, so they began treating her and monitoring her health. But after seeming stable, her health suddenly deteriorated Monday.Willow, 6, was born at the Maryland Zoo in 2017. The zoo held a naming contest that year that returned over 26,000 responses. They released a statement about her passing:“This is a tremendous loss, and we know our members, guests, and friends feel it too. Since her birth, Willow has inspired joy and compassion in thousands of people. She grew from an awkward calf with ossicones that looked like pigtails, to a beautiful icon of the Zoo and her vulnerable species. Willow’s presence at the Giraffe Feeding Station in particular, is something everyone will miss.“We could go on about Willow’s go...

Knyzhov gets new deal from Sharks after return from injuries that cost him nearly 2 years

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:44:04 GMT

Nikolai Knyzhov has played only nine games for the Sharks this season, but that was enough for San Jose to give him an extension and a raise.The 25-year-old forward signed a two-year contract Wednesday that will keep him in San Jose through the 2024-25 season.Knyzhov missed all of last season and much of this year with a string of lower-body injuries, returning to the Sharks earlier this month for his first game since May 2021.In his rookie year of 2020-21, Knyzhov shined for the struggling Sharks, earning time alongside star defenseman Erik Karlsson. After that breakout season, he underwent two sports hernia surgeries and an adductor repair and suffered from a bone infection along the way, missing last season. In offseason training last summer, he then his right Achilles tendon.Related ArticlesSan Jose Sharks | Sharks’ Reimer makes incredible save, hears cheers, but faces uncertain future in San Jose San Jose Sharks | Sharks update: Injured wingers ...