![]() ![]() Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated as of 1/1/21). Legal Notice Do Not Sell My Personal Information. All around, the experience was much worse for me, I'm sure than for them- all because they couldn't hold their liquor. Lo and behold, there was a NASTY yelp review the next day, mentioning me by name, saying that I had given the worst service, forgotten half of their order, and cut them off for "no reason"- all *completely* false. The host got up, screamed in my face (the face of a pregnant waitress, if you want the visual) and we had to threaten to call the cops. Believe me, I wish I *never* had to cut anyone off- especially being as this means getting stiffed on a large gratuity, not to mention that it's terribly awkward for everyone involved. Everything had been great, wonderful, the best, etc.- until I had to cut them off. Also important to mention that this isn't a bar- it's a fine dining restaurant and other guests were being disturbed by the racket. I once had a table celebrating a 40th birthday party- they were drinking before they came, and continued to drink and drink and DRINK to the point that I (a veteran waiter and seasoned drinker myself) felt like my job could be at peril if I kept serving them. Oh yeah.Yelp is awful that anyone can go review a place, for better or worse, is tragic. Have you experienced Yelp extortion firsthand? Have an idea on how to stop it? Though the vast majority of Yelp reviews are probably genuine and offer helpful advice for other would-be visitors, it only takes one nasty comment to unfairly drive away customers and potentially destroy a business that doesn't deserve it. What is somewhat surprising, and a little depressing, is that no one seems to have devised a better way to tackle the issue head-on. And neither is the fact that Yelp's filtering process is far from foolproof. The cost of giving in was a lot less than the potential for lost business if the Russians had decided to kick up a hullabaloo in the middle of a busy lunch shift.Īnyway, that unethical Yelpers have been basically extorting restaurateurs is no big surprise. The manager knew exactly what was going on, but felt powerless to protest. ![]() The restaurant manager caved in when they demanded their comped meal, and then they went on to order several bottles of champagne - also free, of course. ![]() I have a friend who sells watches via the eBay marketplace who's told me horror stories of buyers well-known for going from seller to seller offering what are essentially Mafia-style protection rackets: Gift me a free watch or I'll give you a dismal satisfaction score that will bring your rating average down to below "green."Īnd I've been the victim of a pre-Yelp restaurant shakedown myself: Once, back when I waited tables, a wildly spendthrift table of Russian mobsters (I'm actually pretty sure that's what they were, seriously) planted a shard of glass in their own food after they had finished eating, then claimed I'd tried to injure them because they were foreigners. That it's a threat restaurateurs live under nowadays isn't surprising. I'm not the biggest fan of Yelp - once a search for "craft beers" led my friends and me to a bulletproofed malt-liquor joint in a decidedly rundown section of Providence where the fanciest thing for sale was a preblended Red Bull cocktail - but I never felt quite so anti-Yelp as I did after reading about this California restaurateur's experience with what he calls " Yelp extortion."īasically, it buttresses a suspicion I've had for a while: that a small minority of Yelp reviewers have been abusing the system, threatening places with bad reviews unless they get freebies and assorted perqs (or, though it's not mentioned in the article, that restaurateurs are flooding Yelp with positive reviews they or their friends write under false IDs). ![]()
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![]() ![]() Open Source in Humble Indie Bundle #3: Haaf's Game.Lugarus main features are its ragdoll physics, deep combat system, smooth gameplay and framerate, and environmental interaction. The rendering engine is responsible for the rendering or rather 3D rendering and not for the game mechanics. Lugaru is a cross-platform 3D fighting game by Wolfire Games. the physics engine, the rendering engine is just middleware. 9, Arch-independent data files for the Lugaru game. some algorithms, solely responsible for the game mechanics and is strictly speaking not the rendering engine. BZFlag Tournament hosted by Ohava Open Computers chocolate-doom-3.0.1-1, Historically compatible Doom engine, linux/x8664. ![]() Lugaru is a chaotic world, inhabited by anthropomorphic rabbits, wolves, rats, cats and dogs living at a pre-industrial level of technology. ![]()
![]() ![]() ![]() Udon Mugizo is run by the owner of Marufuku Ramen in San Francisco, which is also expanding to the Peninsula soon. Udon Mugizo will soon add delivery, Herrador said. The Mountain View restaurant is open daily from 11:30 a.m to 2 p.m. The menu also includes gyoza, takoyaki, donburi (rice bowls) and tempura. All of the noodles are made in house, as well as soba noodles, and can be customized with toppings such as fish cakes, vegetable tempura and pork belly. Mugizo’s “signature” udon is served with cream sauces, including the one that Herrador said “people always ask for”: udon swimming in an uni-based cream sauce, uni, parmesan cheese, shiso, green onions and nori. Udon Mugizo serves numerous styles of udon, including tonkotsu udon with chashu and egg, nabeyaki udon, curry udon and several kinds of cold udon. (A few miles away in Palo Alto, Taro San Japanese Noodle Bar specializes in udon noodles.) Tamago Toji udon with chicken and soft scrambled egg. ![]() “There are a lot of restaurants in this area but no udon restaurants in the area,” he said. Udon Mugizo opened Tuesday for outdoor dining and takeout at 180 Castro St., the former home of hot pot restaurant Shabuway.Ĭarlos Herrador, executive vice president of franchise operations for the company that owns Udon Mugizo, said they wanted to bring a dedicated udon restaurant to Mountain View. Photo via Instagram. ( Images via Udon Mugizo’s Instagram) Udon Mugizo is poised to up the Peninsula’s (already robust) noodle sceneįresh, handmade udon noodles are the name of the game at Udon Mugizo, a San Francisco restaurant that expanded this week to downtown Mountain View. Take a look at the latest… Udon Mugizo serves many variations of fresh udon noodles. The past few weeks have seen mainstays like Maum and Mountain House close until further notice, and uber popular favorites like Udon Mugizo and Wanpo Tea Shop open up. (Image via Yelp)Īs we move into autumn, it continues to be eventful times for the Peninsula’s restaurant scene, as openings, closings, re-openings and all manner of pivots seem to be happening by the day. The popular noodle house is poised to open in Palo Alto soon. Kobe Shabu Shabu Udon at SF’s Udon Mugizo. …plus more local eats from the Peninsula: Woodside’s Mountain House (temporarily) shutters, two notable Taiwanese boba shops are coming to town & Chez TJ reopens in Mountain View. ![]() ![]() Blanc, Gilbert Gottfried, David Warner, Troy Baker, Tom Kenny, Dee Bradley Baker, and Tony Todd as the Anti-Monitor. Thomas Howell, Kevin Michael Richardson, Maurice LaMarche, J.B. The game also boasts an all-star voice cast, including Kevin Conroy, Tim Daly, George Newbern (both sharing the role of Superman), Susan Eisenberg, Mark Hamill, Clancy Brown, Tara Strong, Scott Menville, Josh Keaton, Khary Payton, Carl Lumbly, Taliesin Jaffe, Scott Rummell, Michael Rosenbaum, Kin Shriner, Lisa Edelstein, Corey Burton, David Kaye, Martin Jarvis, Michael Ironside, Lori Alan, Grey DeLisle Griffin, Richard Moll, Tasia Valenza, Morena Baccarin, Nolan North, Wally Wingert, David Kaufman, Marc Worden, Erica Luttrell, C. the Terrible Trio, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, Weather Wizard, and Zebra Man. Gagsworthy, Gambler, King Tut, Mister Camera, Orca, Paper Man, Pied Piper, Prankster, Professor Amos Fortune, Punch and Jewelee, Puppeteer (Jordan Weir), Puzzler, Rag Doll, Rainbow Creature, The Snowman, Spellbinder, Sportsmaster, Ten-Eyed Man. Other "silly" villains who debut in this game include: Calculator, Catman, Clown (Lyle Corley), Cluemaster, Crazy Quilt, Eraser, Fiddler, Film Freak, Gagsworth A. Death, Simon Hurt, and Cornelius Stirk debuting alongside "silly" villains like Kite Man, Polka Dot Man, Calendar Man, Clock King, Rainbow Raider, Gentleman Ghost, and Condiment King. Unlike other Lego-themed games, Lego DC Universe embraces both the Modern Age darkness and Silver Age silliness of DC Comics, resulting in "dark" villains like Mr. Other locations include Wayne Manor, Arkham Asylum, the Daily Planet headquarters, Lexcorp., the Iceberg Lounge, the Joker's Playhouse (a fully functional amusement park including a funhouse, cotton candy stand, a functional ice cream truck, a hall of mirrors, and functional rides including the tunnel ride Joker used to torture Commissioner Gordon in The Killing Joke), the Hall of Justice, the Gotham National Bank, the Batcave, the United Underworld headquarters, and the Gotham Monarch Theatre. In addition to Metropolis, Gotham City, Central City, Smallville, Star City, Themyscira, Atlantis, Titans Tower, and other Prime Earth locations, players can also travel to other planets (Apokolips, the Moon, Oa, Qward, Zamaron, Nok, Odym, Ysmault, Okaara, etc.) and dimensions (everywhere from New Earth, Earth-1, Earth-2, Earth-3, the Injustice universe, the Sixth Dimension, the Fifth Dimension, even the Speed Force). Like Super-Villains before it, Universe boasts a large world to explore. The worlds that exist in these properties can also be explored. properties such as Looney Tunes, Animaniacs, Scooby-Doo, Tom and Jerry, The Flintstones, ALF, Gremlins, Tiny Toon Adventures, It, Beetlejuice, and Little Shop of Horrors (the last of which sees any character of your choice battle against Audrey II). Lex Luthor and the Joker narrate the DLC story packs, which include stories based on the '60s Batman series, Tim Burton/Joel Schumacher films, the Dark Knight trilogy, the DCEU films, Todd Phillips' Joker film, Batman: The Animated Series and The New Batman Adventures (all as part of "The Joker's 80th Anniversary" DLC pack), the Justice League animated series, The Batman series, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, the Batman: Arkham games (also part of "The Joker's 80th Anniversary" DLC), the Injustice games, the Young Justice series, the Teen Titans series, and other Warner Bros. Meanwhile, Superman and Batman seek out the Presence (DC Comics' equivalent to God) for information about the DC Multiverse in an attempt to better understand the Anti-Monitor's plan and what can be done to stop him before the world known to the heroes of DC comes to an end. Unaware to all except the Anti-Monitor is that he is secretly working for a god more powerful than even himself. The game takes place after the events of Lego DC Super-Villains, with both heroes and villains uniting once more to defeat the Anti-Monitor, a cosmically powerful alien being with plans to alter the Multiverse in his own twisted image. ![]() It is a sequel to Lego DC Super-Villains, itself a spin-off of the Lego Batman trilogy. Interactive Entertainment in April 2021 for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, and macOS. Lego DC Universe is a Lego-themed action-adventure developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Warner Bros. ![]() ![]() ![]() Gameplay – Fixed an issue that caused Cat Tails to have the incorrect weight, after being partially eaten.Please note that players might not see the fix in an existing save if they have already visited that location. Gameplay – Updated Memento Cache Interloper Spawn Table, and fixed an issue with some Keys spawning for disabled Memento Caches.Environment – Fixed low resolution textures found on the Safe in the Hydro Dam.Environment – Removed numerous locations where the player could become trapped in the environment throughout Forsaken Airfield.Environment – Fixed an issue that caused the Water Tower to pop-in unexpectedly in Mountain Town at certain distances.Environment – Fixed a light source in the Farm House in Pleasant Valley.Environment – Fixed an issue that would cause the Security Hut to become invisible at certain distances.Environment – Fixed visible texture seams found on some of the distant mountains in Broken Railroad.Environment – Fixed various floating objects found in the Forsaken Airfield.Environment – Fixed loot placement in one of the caves in Broken Railroad.Environment – Fixed an invisible corpse found in the Carter Hydro Dam.Environment – Fixed graphical texture issues found throughout Forsaken Airfield.Environment – Fixed floating items found inside Mystery Lake Trailers near the Carter Hydro Dam.Environment – Fixed terrian that could not be crossed near the Brittle Cave in the Forsaken Airfield.Audio – Fixed an issue that would cause the wrong footstep sounds to play when walking on carpets.Audio – Fixed an issue where wind was not being occluded while indoors, making it sound like the player was still outside. ![]() Audio – Fixed an issue where wind sound effects would not play correctly when loading from a Save file. ![]() ![]() Ford powered forward in 1969, releasing more high performance Mustangs that have made the history books: The Boss 302, Boss 429, Mach 1 and Shelby in both GT 350 and GT 500 form. Founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903, the company began to aggressively go after the mid-size muscle car and youth markets in the late 60’s when they fitted the Mustang with a 428 Cobra Jet V-8 engine. Global automotive industry leader Ford Motor Company is based in Dearborn, Michigan, with 80 plants worldwide and approximately 176,000 employees. “These muscle cars are an integral part of Americana, and we’re excited to have Wicked Quick apply their premium washes and design treatments to showcase these icons with an updated and unique point of view.” ![]() “Wicked Quick celebrates things that matter to us here at Ford: Quality, attitude and fast, sexy cars,” comments Elena Ford, Director of Global Marketing Sales and Service at Ford Motor Company. “True fans of the 60’s and 70’s era muscle cars from Ford will appreciate our interpretation, and younger fans of speed will gain a new respect for the past.” “Professional and non-professional drivers and riders have really connected with our brand,” says Tarran Pitschka, CEO and Founder of Wicked Quick. The Mustang, Mustang GT, Mach 1, Boss 302 and Cobra Jet are some of the iconic vehicles gracing this line of short and long sleeve tees, thermals and hoodies available this Holiday 2010 season at select specialty and department stores nationwide. The badging, the styles of the cars and the timeless attitude they bring will be highlighted on Wicked Quick garments in a unique and contemporary way. The partnership between Wicked Quick and Ford Motor Company will focus on the 60’s and 70’s muscle car era, when horsepower combined with affordability ruled. Pitschka approached Ford Motor Company with his idea to fuse key models from Ford’s muscle car legacy with Wicked Quick’s American-made, quality goods that reflect the world of speed. He also created the logo mark for the Harley Davidson/F-150 truck and other badges, as well as product and display cases for all of Ford’s brands at various auto shows. ![]() Prior to launching Wicked Quick in 2003, Pitschka worked with Ford Motor Company as a Senior Product/Graphic Designer from 2000 – 2002, and designed the Ford Racing Logo now used worldwide in NASCAR, Rally and the NHRA, and designed and produced their executive racing collection. Wicked Quick CEO and Founder Tarran Pitschka created the premium lifestyle apparel brand around the concept “Built for Speed,” which combines sophisticated graphic toughness conveying speed, rebellion and attitude with American-made, hand-sewn basics that fit and feel great. ![]() Through styling, fit, washes and graphic treatments, Wicked Quick will offer a fresh interpretation of this classic time in American history. PORTLAND, OR (July 20, 2010) – Motor-centric lifestyle apparel brand Wicked Quick is proud to announce today their new deal with Ford Motor Company to create a series of premium tops featuring a new take on beloved muscle cars of the 1960’s and 1970’s. ![]() ![]() ![]() While apple juice itself isn’t a magic diet drink, if you struggle with an overactive appetite or a habit of snacking between meals, apple juice could be a great solution for you! A bit heavier in the stomach than plain water, this juice’s sweet and fruity taste and greater amount of substance can help suppress appetite and snack cravings between meals. Now you can get “flavored” water without the added health worries of artificial water flavorings or sugary syrups not only that, but it’s a great way to ensure your kids are staying hydrated as well! If your kids aren’t fans of regular water, offering a couple glasses of apple juice is a tried-and-true way to trick them into taking in some much-needed H2O. Try a glass or two of apple juice and see if it helps! 4. Adds Flavor to Your Daily Hydrationĭid you know apple juice is actually over 80% water? While it boasts a high hydration content, if you’re one of those people who finds plain water a bit boring to the taste buds, apple juice is a great solution. ![]() If you’re looking for the best sort of apple to use as an at-home treatment for constipation, Granny Smiths are one of the highest-fiber apples, but there are other ways to get more apples in your system without eating a bagful of fruit…like apple juice!Īpple juice comes highly recommended as a low-intensity laxative for adults and children alike, especially if you have a child who kicks and screams at the prospect of swallowing medicines. The fibers and fructose in fruits are known to assist in digestive health, and apples especially are a great place to turn if your stomach needs soothing. If you’re feeling a bit blocked up, try sipping some apple juice. 3. Constipation Relief (Kids and Adults!) Though it’s not necessarily a medically-licensed treatment just yet, it’s shown promising results in certain studies, and it certainly can’t hurt to work a glass or two into your daily diet and see how it helps. 2. Heart-HealthyĪnother great apple juice benefit is that it keeps your veins clean and clear! Apple juice is known for lowering cholesterol, which in turn helps keep your arteries clear, which helps lower your risk for cardiovascular diseases, heart attacks, and strokes. This is why you’ll often see people adding powdered Vitamin C supplements into their juice and other beverages around cold and flu season-it’s one of the most popular defenses against the sniffles out there! It can even help lower your risk of developing cancer, and some studies are looking into its effectiveness when used in tandem with chemotherapy treatments. While Vitamin C serves several purposes in the upkeep of the body and improvement of health, one of the most important functions it performs is the strengthening of the immune system. ![]() Most of us have heard of Vitamin C and know that it’s one of the top-touted vitamins to stay stocked up on, but what exactly does it do? One of the main benefits of apple juice nutrition is consuming Vitamin C. Whether you prefer a glass or a juice box, apple juice is a favorite of people both young and old-but did you know just how many benefits of apple juice you’re enjoying with every sip? If not, no worries-I’ve gathered a list right here for you! Check out 11 apple juice benefits that are sure to amaze you! 11 Apple Juice Benefits 1. (Vitamin) C is for Cancer Prevention! Apple juice-the star of lunch boxes and school cafeteria lunches everywhere! Odds are you spent a good portion of your childhood enjoying this tart, refreshing drink on hot summer afternoons or as a sidekick to your daily breakfast. ![]() ![]() According to PitchBook, venture funding of enterprise productivity startups has more than doubled, from $4.75 billion in 2012 to $11.46 billion last year. There are currently 1,425 active startups in the space - as listed by CrunchBase - and there’s been an influx of venture funding. The state of e nterprise s tartupsĮnterprise software spending is on an upward trend, and is expected to reach $326 billion this year meanwhile, startups and investors have taken notice. For enterprise software startups, it’s indicative of more mergers and acquisitions to come. ![]() Today’s tools are expected to be cross-functional, with native integration, real-time collaboration and smart communication at their very core.Įnterprise software giants across different verticals are moving in the direction of end-to-end solutions in an attempt to own more of the workflow - Salesforce’s acquisition of Quip will only intensify the competition. Recent developments in enterprise software - including Oracle’s acquisition of NetSuite, Microsoft’s purchase of LinkedIn and Salesforce’s acquisition of Demandware and Quip - point to a shift in the market.Įnterprise software (not just productivity apps) can no longer be siloed applications bolted together with varying degrees of integration. The implications, however, extend far beyond productivity and CRM. Now, with the acquisition of Quip, Salesforce is joining Microsoft and Google in the race. For decades, Microsoft reigned as the market leader in enterprise productivity - until Google pushed into the space with Google Apps. ![]() Jon Lee is the co-founder and CEO of ProsperWorks.Ī new player has entered the enterprise productivity race. ![]() ![]() ![]() When it comes to translation, TripLingo has features like a 10,000-word offline dictionary, instant translation with the added ability to connect with a live translator via phone, image translator to help you translate contents of the image to your native language, audio lessons, and more.Īvailable: Android | iOS 5. In addition, it also provides a few essential tools like a tip calculator, currency converter, Wi-Fi dialler, etc., to make your life easier in a foreign country. For starters, the app offers a collection of around 1000 phrases in four different local slang levels to help you converse like a local. Besides the usual translation, which the app allows for with support for over 100 countries, 2,000 phrases in 13 languages, and instant voice translator in 42 languages, it offers a bunch of other features that make it an ideal travel companion. TripLingo is more than any regular translator app. TripLingo – Translation app built for travelers In terms of feature set, it certainly competes with Google Translate.Īvailable: iOS 4. Apart from that, you may look up definitions of translated words, save translations, and hold a conversation using real-time translation. It currently supports major languages such as English, Chinese, French, German, Russian, and others. Sure, the language library isn’t as extensive as Google’s 59, but Apple is constantly improving the app and will add new languages in the future. The nicest aspect is that Apple Translate may be used offline in all 11 languages. Apple developed the app which presently supports up to 11 languages. If you’re seeking the best offline translation app for iPhones, check out the new Apple Translate app. Google Translate is also the best option if you were looking for an offline voice translator app. In addition, the Google Translate app also provides the ability to translate bilingual conversations on the fly in around 43 languages.īesides text and conversation translations, the Google Translator app offers features like handwriting recognition, which recognizes handwritten content in a foreign language, and instant camera translation, allowing you to point your device’s camera at things you want to translate into your native language. However, as of now, the offline translations are limited to only 59 languages, and the number is expected to go up very soon. What’s more, the app offers offline translations, which means you can translate between languages even when you don’t have an internet connection. It supports text translations in over 100 languages and allows you to translate between them effortlessly. Google Translate is one of the best apps for translations. Google Translate – The best translation app So, stuff your phone with online and offline applications that can help you break down the language barrier that separates people from other countries. ![]() ![]() The simplicity and the ease recommend them as “a must-have” when one visits another country. Top 10 Offline Translator Apps for Android and iOSĪ mobile translator is an application for smart devices that can instantly translate words or phrases in a great number of different languages. What is the Best Offline Dictionary App?.Apple Translate – Best translator app for iPhones Microsoft Translator – Heavily improved translation app Top 10 Offline Translator Apps for Android and iOS. ![]() ![]() VR mode: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent.If your computer contains more than one GPU, Ultra HD Blu-ray is supported only on the display that is connected and running Intel Graphics. Note: Ultra HD Blu-ray is only supported if a display is running Intel Graphics and supports HDCP 2.2. Ultra HD Blu-ray: Intel 7th generation (Kaby Lake) Core i processor integrated with Intel HD Graphics 630, Intel Iris™ Graphics 640.Note: CyberLink PowerDVD supports 8K Ultra HD video (up to 7680 × 4320 resolution, 30 FPS) in HEVC 8/10 bit, VP9 8/10 bit (depending on GPU capability). 8K video output: GPU and 8K monitor with support for DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.1. ![]()
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