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Tension mounts. “Do you mind if we walk through a little exercise?” asks CEO Geraldine Laybourne, as she pushes back from the table, tugs at her black leather jacket and takes charge of the room. Laybourne opens a giant white work pad and engages her managers in a word-association game to zero in on the tone of each show–irreverent, introspective, bitchy, sexy. They work through the lineup. Three hours after they entered the room, the re-energized group has hashed out a hip, eclectic roster of animated shows that just might contain a buzz-creating hit after all....

The Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer, who opposed the UN Global Compact on Migration to appease anti-immigrant sentiments, claimed that Indigenous Peoples “hold hostage” Canadian interests, and demanded only apologies from his own candidates in the event they had actually espoused racist views (while refusing to apologize himself for bigoted statements, not at themed parties, but in the House of Commons,) said he was “extremely shocked and disappointed” with Trudeau’s actions, and that those actions made Trudeau unfit to govern....

Kournikova came to Wimbledon widely expected to retain her sexiness crown, but failed to beat back a strong challenge from Williams, who was “way sexier” than predicted, one observer said. Williams may have also benefited from Wimbledon’s new format, instituted this year, which dispenses with tennis entirely in favor of lingerie and swimsuit competitions. In the finals, Kournikova and Williams faced off in a series of crop tops and thongs with billions of dollars of licensing money at stake....

The result is the great CEO pay boom. Between 1980 and 1990, cash compensation (not including stock options) of CEOs of major U.S. companies rose 156 percent, reports the consulting firm Sibson & Co. Meanwhile, the average compensation of U.S. workers rose 65 percent. A CEO of a big company now makes $1 million to $2 million in annual salary and bonuses. This is 50 to 100 times the pay of the average worker....

Of course, in The Boys’ supe world that doesn’t appear to be the case, as Vought’s marketing gurus assure fans that the ad was taken down because “the testing was too strong.” The fake commercial’s “Taste The Movement” title further ridicules Pepsi’s tone-deaf attempt to appeal to Civil Rights history and the Black Lives Matter movement. If the shortened version that popped up in The Boys’ original episode seemed too on the nose, then this one doubles down on the joke with a practical take-per-take recreation of the failed ad starring Jenner....

Europe was treated as little more than an afterthought but defeat to Astra Giurgiu in the Europa League qualifiers brought ignominy, and the performance at London Stadium was emblematic of a quite appalling season thus far – West Ham was aimless, muddled and seemingly without a leader. Following a 3-0 defeat to Southampton, Mark Noble went on the attack, savaging his own side’s performance. “It can’t get any worse,” was the quote that launched a thousand Twitter predictions, and it is likely to be replayed again and again if it does, indeed, get worse....

RELATED: World of Warcraft The Burning Crusade Classic: 10 Hilarious Memes That Bring You Back To 2007 The Draenei are an alien race that emigrated to Azeroth like the Orcs. It turns out that they both came from the same place, although the Draenei were alien to the Orc homeworld at one point, too. Their culture is thousands of years old, and in that time they’ve become experts in various types of magic and science along with making some interesting friends and deadly enemies....

At the end of August, Striking Distance Studios claimed achievements were currently in development, allegedly operating with the philosophy that death should not be considered punishment, but a means by which to learn enemy mechanics and improve. Studio head and Dead Space producer Glen Schofield offered a caveat to this line of thinking during a WIRED segment posted to its YouTube channel, stating that ensuring the player is not frustrated is a crucial aspect of maintaining a compelling horror experience....

Unlike any Dragon Age game before it, Dragon Age 4 is in a position to put the spotlight on the elves of Thedas. The antagonist is an ancient elven god, and the liberation of the elven people is at stake, potentially at a terrible cost. Here’s all the reasons Dragon Age fans should consider rolling an elf in the upcoming game, assuming that character creation exists (as with every game but DA2 before it)....

On some nights, the Celtics looked like the team that went to the Eastern Conference Finals two seasons ago, firing on all cylinders offensively behind their two young superstars while playing pesky defense. On other nights, they looked uninvested and lackadaisical, just going through the motions in hopes that their talent could make up for their lack of effort and carry them to a victory. There were even some games where you’d see both of the team’s personalities in one night, building a double-digit lead and looking like they would cruise to a win, only to get lethargic and not flip the switch in time to avoid a collapse....

In the weeks since then, the very private First Lady has emerged as a very public caretaker in chief–not only to her husband but to the whole nation. While rescuers were combing through the smoky rubble, she appeared on all the morning television shows with a simple, heartfelt plea to Americans: take care of your kids. Two days after the crash she issued letters to schoolchildren, encouraging elementary-school kids to “draw a picture that shows how you are feeling....

What a difference a scandal or two make. Today Washington is in the grip of “Donorgate”–allegations that Chinese funds and unseemly amounts of corporate money were funneled into the ‘96 election campaign. All this has cast a shadow over Clinton’s commercial Camelot, the bonding of corporate and national interests that so marked his first term. It must seem that way, at least, to McCracken: now the Clinton administration is threatening to put its showcase exporter in the dock....

Last year, there was a mini version of the Commodore 64 released, though a re-release of the PC in its full size will be great for collectors and retro enthusiasts alike. The console will support 720p visuals through HDMI on any monitor or TV, and come with three switchable modes: C64, VIC-20, and Games Carousel. The Games Carousel will have 64 preinstalled games on it, with titles like California Games, Paradroid, and Boulder Dash making an appearance....

Some of these games don’t even take place in a single moment in time, making it far more difficult to make the timeline clear, with the perfect example of this being Halo: Spartan Strike, which is set during Halo 2 in the first part and after Halo 4 in the second. Having a good grasp of the chronological order of these games makes it much easier to replay them accordingly before Halo Infinite drops, thus being ready to experience the story at its fullest....

Why is Whiteside rated better than all of those players? The straightforward reason is that he was having an extremely underrated season for the Blazers before it was postponed, quietly proving doubts about his viability in the modern NBA to be overblown. But there’s also the long-lived theory that Whiteside gets some extra love from game developers because of his aggressive ratings campaigning over the years. This is far from the first edition of the game that Whiteside has held a stellar mark, and it’s easy to see how his avid marketing of the franchise works to his advantage....

Prematurely exiting Afghanistan has far-reaching implications, and will cause friends and foes alike to question America’s foreign policy commitments. It is a major blow to U.S. credibility, capacity and geopolitical leverage. In his speech to the nation Monday, Biden doubled down on his justifications for withdrawal but failed to elaborate on the rapid success of the Taliban. He pointed the finger at several culprits, including now president-in-exile Ashraf Ghani, the feckless Afghan military (despite the hundreds of billions of dollars of U....

This year, the WWE hype train has been in full swing. As of January 24th, 22 of the 30 entrants in the Rumble match have already announced (or, in Sami Zayn’s case, qualified for) their participation. So far, we only know these men will be in the match; little to nothing has yet been mentioned about the order. So for all intents and purposes, we very well might get to see Goldberg actually wrestling the Undertaker for the first time ever, which would be huge in itself....

Smart blinds give you the luxury of being able to control your blinds through a smart app or sometimes voice control, allowing you to set timers for opening/closing. Here are the best smart blinds available today. Q: What Is A Smart Blind? A smart blind is a window cover that does not need manual effort for operation. You can easily open or close it using a remote control, an app, or a voice command....

From battery-powered detectors to hardwired ones, there are plenty of options out there. Each comes with its own features designed to help keep you and your family safe at home. Smart carbon monoxide detectors often include features that let you check carbon monoxide levels on your phone, as well as battery life. Some even allow you to choose when and how you want to be notified of any issues with the device, or your home....