![]() ![]() I use the phrase “scene” loosely, as almost every single moment of progression serves only to facilitate getting the succubus haunting your nightmares to appear in front of you. This leads into the illusion of options, funneling you towards the one that progresses the scene. “Observing” and “looking” are do-nothing options that pop up with seemingly each decision tree, rarely doing more than painting the scene with details already apparent were you glancing at the screen. For the rest of us we’re left to merely fantasize.Īt this point you’re given your first decision tree-though narratively, only one of them matters. If you’re a white hetrosexual cisgendered guy, this won’t be a problem. Erotic visual novels succeed on their raw mechanics, but also our ability as the player to self-project to what’s happening on screen. The inability to name your character-what’s more, selecting their skin tone through a palette swap or even gender-kinda left me puzzled. Right off the bat, this was my first clue as to narrative depth. You wake, feeling tired and drained as you try to start your day. You peel back your shorts and see them stained with cum. The title starts as You (that’s the characters name) wakes from what seemed an erotic dream. I was also a fan of her works as well, but chose to observe from afar after she detailed why she quit modeling. Notably it also stars Swimsuit Succubus, who has since retired from erotic modeling entirely, as the starring role of a…succubus. I was a fan of their art through the early 2010s. It features art by Doxy, who quite a few of you may recognize. Sweet Dream Succubus is a kinetic visual novel by publisher TinyHat Studios. So, with the Steam sale still going, I opted to pick up Sweet Dream Succubus-Nightmare Edition. It’s an unhealthy line of thought, not just as a consumer but as an individual. It’s something I’ve been trying to remedy, as being a creative myself, my works effectively shape the reality of what my audience perceives the world to be. Partially because I know the magick behind the scenes-but mostly, who wants to fuck people from work? This thinking leads right back into my purchasing decisions as a consumer, and thus effectively what gets reviewed here at the blog. Meaning, if I recognize someone’s voice on something I’m listening to I’m immediately turned off. Lastly, and most embarrassingly, I’ve found my porn tastes to be “creative averse”. I have actively turned down relationships simply because someone was in the same field I was. I’m actively difficult to get a hold of, which has walled me off from friendships and opportunities. While these were created in an attempt to keep me level headed, the parasitic nature of them has extended well into my time at Splathouse. Lastly, just because someone makes you cum doesn’t mean they can’t be a terrible person or decision. While I know many people who are in relationships with people in similar fields or the same one as they, I’ve always found that to be “taking work home” as so much of our identity in the west is tied into our jobs. Failing to fall into the trap of “hero worship” allows you to see content producers as they are. These are fairly straightforward, and have served me time and time again very well. Most of all, don’t ever find yourself beholden to someone who turns you on. Don’t fraternize with peers in the field romantically. “DSWYE” is a great umbrella way to cover all of the following: However, that first rule-it’s always been the hardest. It’s a trifecta of parasitic thinking I’ve spent the majority of the last five years unlearning. Similar phrasing includes “don’t bite the hand that feeds you” and “don’t fuck with the money”. It was the first rule I learned when I opened a business over a decade ago. ![]() Today we’re going to be reviewing the star-talent studded Sweet Dreams Succubus. Miss the last entry? You can read it here. Good day deviants, and welcome back to Joyful Stick, our adult-game review series. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Pyramid Solitaire Ancient Egypt can be played in all modern browsers, on all device types (desktop, tablet, mobile), and on all operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS. If you like playing Pyramid Solitaire Ancient Egypt, you can also have a look at TriPeaks Solitaire, which is also in the Adding & Pairing solitaire games category. Pyramid Solitaire was used as inspiration for Giza Solitaire. There are no official or right rules for Pyramid Solitaire, but we prefer the rules we used for our implementation because they are a good combination of skill and luck. Variations allow to reset the stock and/or they only have one waste pile. There are many different versions of Pyramid Solitaire. Note that using the undo button does not impact your score. (Bonus) Incremental round number bonus: round number * 1,000 points.(Bonus) Time bonus shown in the top left corner: counts down from 20,000 points to 0 while playing.(Bonus) Removal of all cards, so not only the pyramid but also the cards in the stock & waste: 15,000 points.Start playing unlimited games of Spider Solitaire for free. Removal of a pair of cards or a King: 500 points Play 2 Suits Spider Solitaire for Free Online.Complete different rounds after each other to improve your score. Pyramid Solitaire Ancient Egypt has several scoring rules that reward quick play and good strategy. ![]() If you are still unsure about which moves are allowed, follow the in-game tutorial. ![]() ![]() Undo a move by clicking the undo button in the bottom right corner.Move an open card from the pyramid or the waste to the temporary card storage in the bottom left.Note that resetting the stock is not possible. Flip the stock to reveal three additional cards that will be added to the three waste piles.Kings count as 13 and can be removed by simply clicking on them.The valid pairs are: Ace & Queen, Two & Jack, Three & Ten, Four & Nine, Five & Eight, Four & Nine. Aces count as 1, Jacks as 11 and Queens as 12.It doesn’t matter where the cards are, you can pair cards that are in the pyramid, in the waste or in the temporary card storage. don’t have another card on top of them, can be paired. Pairing is done by first clicking on the first card and then on the second card. The remaining cards are put face-down in the stock. Layout & dealįirst, 28 cards are dealt face-up in the shape of a pyramid, with the cards partially overlapping. Only the top (bottom-most on-screen) card in each pile is face-up (visible. When the game starts, a pile of 54 cards is dealt into each Tableau column, 6 into the leftmost 4 columns, and 5 into the remaining 6 columns. The objective in Pyramid Solitaire is to remove all cards in the pyramid by pairing cards that add up to 13. Spider Solitaire is played with two decks of standard playing cards, for a total of 104 cards. Family: Adding & Pairing Solitaire Games.If a game reaches a point where winning seems hopeless, playing on with a little ingenuity and patience can sometimes result in a victory. When it does, moving the King to a vacant column should be given a high priority. It's the only rank that cannot be moved onto another rank. They can often cause problems because if one is at the bottom of a column, no cards can be moved to that column. Play mahjong type solitaire games with classical mah-jongg and modern tile sets. Play FreeCell, FreeCell Two Decks, Baker's Game and Eight Off. The Ace has the distinction that it is the only card onto which another rank cannot be placed by the player. Play a modern collection of solitaire games including Klondike, Pyramid, Golf.If possible, find a combination of moves that, when played, will result in something useful, such as turning a hidden card or vacating a column. Before making a move, look over the current game state to see what else might be available. Lucky for you, the letters can be linked in any direction The bigger the word, the higher the score in this ultimate word find game. Time works against you as you form words to clear the board. Simply playing the most obvious move may not the best strategy. The objective of Word Wipe is simple clear the board by forming as many words as possible within a time limit.Please refer to Spider Solitaire 2 Suits and to Spider Solitaire 4 suits for more advanced strategy and tips. Beginner's Spider Solitaire Strategy (1-suit) ![]() ![]() Made with bold espresso, freshly steamed milk, lots of vanilla syrup, and an indulgent drizzle of caramel syrup on top, it’s the perfect blend of sweet and rich. We hope you found our list of the best Starbucks drinks when trying to lose weight helpful.A Caramel Macchiato from Starbucks is like a little piece of heaven in a cup. You can also ask for half & half instead of whole milk in any hot beverage this will cut back on extra fat and calories while giving you that creamy texture we all love.They still have calories but not as many! If you like sweetened drinks, add sugar-free syrups instead of regular ones.For example, try an Iced Americano with no water it's only 3g of carbs!.Opt for unsweetened iced coffee or tea with less than 5 grams of sugar per serving.Order a tall or grande size drink instead of a venti.Keep These Tips in Mind When Ordering Your Next Drink at Starbucks! A tall Caramel Frappuccino with whipped cream has 256 calories, 13 grams of fat, and 46 grams of sugar, which is creeping up to the recommended daily intake for most Americans. Starbucks Frappuccinos and lattes are high in calories, sugar, and fat. If you are desperate for that sweetness, bring along some sugar alternatives such as monk fruit or stevia with you to mix into your coffee. The catch is that while sugar-free syrups are calorie-free (and therefore won't impact your weight loss goals), they do contain carbs – so if you're watching your blood glucose levels closely or trying to keep your carb intake low, it's best not to rely on them too much. You can ask your barista to add a pump or two of these syrups to any drink – they'll happily oblige! These are available at most Starbucks locations and come in various flavors, including vanilla, caramel, and cinnamon dolce. Sugar-free syrups are the way to go if you can't consume straight black coffee. You can even ask for one pump of syrup to sweeten slightly or alternative milk, such as soy or coconut milk, to give a sweet twist! Sugar-Free Syrup Drinks This drink has a milk splash to add some flavor profile variation. Starbucks has various tea options, including hot, iced, or London! If you are a fan of creamy drinks, try sipping on a London Fog Tea. ![]() The one pump of vanilla should help level out the bitterness that black coffee brings. If you CAN afford a few extra calories, add a splash of half and half, but if you are on a strict diet, hold the cream. Try a cold brew or nitro brew with a pump of sugar-free vanilla. If you're getting an iced drink, the best option is unsweetened iced coffee or tea. Another option is to see if Starbucks has sugar-free syrup or go with fewer pumps of syrup overall. ![]() If you're craving one of Starbucks' famous holiday drinks (we LOVE some pumpkin spice) or other specialty beverages that are larger than 16 ounces (the standard size), order them in the "tall" size instead of venti or grande – that way you'll still be able to get your fix without overdoing it on calories. Try to get accustomed to a "less is more" attitude and savor every last drop! All you are doing is consuming more calories. The difference in the drink is 8 oz, which does not benefit you immensely regarding caffeine intake. If you usually order a venti-size beverage, opt for a no-whip grande-size drink instead. You can have your coffee, just hold the donuts (and extra whip)! It's about ensuring you get what you want from each sip without adding in unwanted sugar and calories. To be clear: this isn't about cutting out all the fun things in life. Starbucks Iced CoffeeĪn Americano Iced Coffee with 2% milk has 23 grams of sugar and 110 calories per cup, but adding whip cream and caramel syrup, can add 70-90 calories – making this drink almost 300 calories total! This is a considerable number of calories for something that's supposed to be healthy! One of the leading sources of added sugars in diets is sugar-sweetened drinks. One Grande (16 fl oz) latte has approximately 31 grams of sugar (4 pumps of syrup). Don't get too fancy with your ingredients, and don't add any extras that will make your drink more caloric or sweet than it needs to be. ![]() The key to a healthy Starbucks drink is to keep it simple. Photo Credit: Deposit Photos Keep it Simple ![]() ![]() ![]() Radlers are like lagers with a twist, right? So, why not try them when you’d find yourself grabbing a lager? But today’s market is flooded with so many fruited beers that this argument against radlers feels like hypocrisy. People may think of a radler as a cop-out if you’re going to order a beer, just order a beer. Why Drink A Radler When I Could Just Drink A Lager? Photography courtesy of least here in the U.S., there is a stigma against radlers because of the additive element. While Kugler initially spiked his pilsner just to keep the taps flowing, today, that eureka! moment is more about lowering alcohol content to give consumers a tasty, easy-drinking libation. If are looking for something a little lower ABV … it gives you those options, and it’s also super refreshing,” says Bullen. A radler is a delicious, lighter option of which you can drink more than one in a single sitting. Not everyone at the pub wants to drink until they can’t stand up. In Germany, a massive beer-drinking culture, having something that can lighten up the beer makes it more appealing to certain people.” “To me, I think work somewhere in between. Jay Bullen, founder and head of brewhouse operations for Brewery Silvaticus in Amesbury, MA, agrees. The flavor is actually a secondary consideration. You’re out there and having four, five, or six pints.” According to Dredge, softening even a beer as easygoing as a lager with lemonade “extends the social circumstance.” ![]() “The history of going to the pub, and maybe finishing work and going for beers, was that you would go for beers all night,” explains Mark Dredge, a beer, food, and travel writer and owner of BeerDredge, based in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England. Since there are only so many beers you can drink at 6.0% ABV, the radler is a perfect alternative. But getting publicly blotto is considered a party foul. Generally speaking, heading to the pub in European drinking culture means you’re in for a long night of pints. Since radlers are essentially ‘lagers cut by lemonade,’ they typically only hit around 4.0% ABV or under. What Is the Number One Reason People Drink Radlers? Photography courtesy of Bier StationĪ radler lightens up a beer. ![]() A radler tastes great, but that’s not the number one reason why people drink them. After all, if adding lemonade to beer made the beer taste horrible, nobody would do it. Cutting these beers with lemonade adds a touch of sweetness that people enjoy. But let’s consider the pros.įirst, lagers, by nature, are light and refreshing. This is a prototypical American reaction to the radler. Wait, Why Would I Even Bother Mixing Lemonade and Lager? Photography courtesy of Easy peasy lemon (or, again, grapefruit) squeezy. Or, if you’re lazy, you can buy canned radlers from a brewery. That’s all there is to it! If you’re enterprising, you can easily make your own radler at home or have your favorite bartender make one for you. That’s a radler: half beer, half lemonade (or exchange the lemon for grapefruit), and all delicious. To make a radler, mix equal parts lager and citrus-flavored soda. If the saga of Franz Kugler is too vague, let’s simplify things. A drink that has endured for almost 100 years is worth adding to your drinking rotation.Īfter all, why drink a regular lager when you can drink a radler? So What’s A Radler, Anyway? Photography courtesy of Derrick Lin | Packaging of the World There’s never a wrong time to reach for a radler, but there’s no better time than now. Though this drink is more prevalent in its homeland of Germany than the United States, it’s appreciated in the land of NEIPAs and pastry sours nonetheless. It’s a testament to the radler that people still go about blending lemonade and lager even today. Photography courtesy of The Garden BreweryĪnd nearly a century later, we’re still talking about and drinking Radlermass, which literally translates to cyclist’s liter in English.īesides, whether we know the radler’s true origins, it’s still a humble drink that’s damn delicious in the heat of summertime (or even winter, if you prefer). While some of these details may seem unbelievable, and even though no official records support or refute this narrative, it’s certainly a story worth repeating. Kugler cut his pilsner with overstocked lemon soda. Overloaded with thirsty patrons, Kugler quickly began to run out of beer. One beautiful day in June, 13,000 cyclists wound their way to his establishment, looking to quench their thirst. As the tale goes, Kugler, an innkeeper in Deisenhofen, Germany, capitalized on the country’s biking craze by creating a trail from nearby Munich to his tavern. While history can neither confirm nor deny this fact, the story is worth telling. According to local legend, Franz Xaver Kugler invented the radler in June 1922. ![]() ![]() Our sister site, Tom's Hardware, has a list of the best SSDs you can buy. This method of speeding up Windows is a little more involved as you’ll need to make sure you get the right drive to fit your PC, and it’ll come with a cost, but if you have the ability it’s well worth the effort. These drives are more expensive than traditional hard drives, but they’re significantly faster and will allow your Windows 10 device to run much quicker even with a more taxing load on its resources. This one isn’t so handy for those using a laptop or tablet, but if you’ve got a desktop PC that is running slow then you could look to upgrade to a solid-state drive (SSD). The more you get rid of the better impact it’ll have on system performance. From within "Advanced system settings" there will be a tab called "Performance settings." In there you'll see a "Visual Effects" tab where you can uncheck any effects you want to disable. Open Performance Settings and disable Visual Effects. From the window that pops up after selecting System, scroll down right to the bottom and you'll see an option labeled "Advanced system settings". From this menu, select the System option which is located on the top half of the list.ģ. Press the Windows key and X together to bring up a menu on the left side of your screen.Ģ. Sure, these might look fairly pretty but they can actually be very taxing on your device’s resources. Here's how to disable effects:ġ. Windows 10 features a lot of cool visual flourishes like transparency effects and animations. This won’t remove the program from your device, it will just stop it from automatically opening every time you switch it on. If it's not essential then right-click and choose disable. From the Start-up tab, you can see the "Start-up impact" value for each program, anything labeled as "High" is likely to slow your system down. From the GINA screen select Task Manager, then head over to the Start-up tab which is located on the top navigation bar.ģ. Select Task Manager and navigate to the Start-up tab. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys on your keyboard at the same time to bring up a blue screen (officially called the GINA screen) with several options.Ģ. In order to speed up your Windows 10 Wdevice, it's best to only have essential programs set as startup apps. ![]() ![]() Do you ever boot up your device and find that several programs all automatically start up at once? Not only is this rather annoying, but it can also be a huge drain on your device’s resources. ![]() ![]() ![]() The Zendesk Chatbot is designed to address the evolving needs of businesses across various industries. At the heart of this suite lies the Zendesk Chatbot, a sophisticated AI-powered tool that not only alleviates the workload of customer service agents but also ensures that customers’ needs are met around the clock. With its suite of tools designed to streamline customer interactions, Zendesk enables businesses to provide efficient, responsive, and effective support to their clientele. Zendesk, a renowned customer service software company founded in 2007, has been at the forefront of revolutionizing customer support solutions. The Zendesk Chatbot seamlessly combines artificial intelligence, automation, and personalized interactions to provide a comprehensive customer support experience. Among the prominent names in the realm of customer service solutions, Zendesk has emerged as a leader, offering a powerful and versatile chatbot solution that transforms how businesses interact with their customers. One such innovation that has gained significant traction is the implementation of chatbots. In the modern digital landscape, businesses are continuously seeking innovative ways to enhance customer support and engagement. You can get started today by simply creating your account with us.Zendesk Chatbot: Enhancing Customer Support and Engagement Where their experience is personalized and you’re able to manage your conversations easily. Integrating Zendesk live chat helps you strike real-time conversations with the users. Here, if the chatbot is not able to answer a query thrice then the conversation will automatically shift to the agent. Copy the key, paste in on Floatbot’s dashboard, and click on update.īelow Zendesk chat Account key you will find enable fall back agent. From the top right go to profile> check connection> Account key. From the given option for Agent type select Zendesk.Īfter you have selected Zendesk, you will see a box below asking for Zendesk Chat Account Key. Go to the configure tab on your Floatbot dashboard and click on Agent chat setting. Read below how can you enable Zendesk live chat using Floatbot in 3 easy steps. Live chat has now become the fastest and the most engaging way to meet your customers online. The chatbot was integrated with Zendesk live chat. Here the dedicated agent to the chatbot comes in to handle the query. Then it automatically asked the customer if they would like to switch the conversation to an agent. In the above video, you can see, the chatbot was not able to answer a certain query thrice. As statistics also say, chatbots will power 85% of all customer service interactions by the year 2020 ![]() ![]() You can integrate your chatbot with popular live chat platforms to give a seamless experience to your customers. So do you use a technology that is quick to answer and interact in a personalized format or stick to your current customer support team? ![]() But there is no denying that robot/bot can’t replace humans or human agent completely.ĥ out of 1 times the chatbot needs the help of a human agent. With the use of advanced tools and technologies, they are learning to talk and interact as humans. You would agree that your customer service team has an important role to play when it comes to grievance management and handling customer queries.Īnd now chatbot is the new communication tool for query management. Especially, when you are closely working with your customers. As it brings a sigh of relief, but it also comes with a huge responsibility. Growth is imperative for every business module. ![]() ![]() If all goes well, the band hopes to tour later this year. “Wasted On You” is the first in a series of songs that the band will release from The Bitter Truth incrementally, culminating in the release of the full album. I always want to do these, like, ethereal background vocals, and then do, like, synth loops and drum loops and all this interesting stuff going on in a rock song, but it's kind of a big deal and a lot of work.” Wasted On You Lyrics I don’t need drugs I’m already six feet low Wasted on you Waiting for a miracle I can’t move on Feels like we’re frozen in time I’m wasted on you Just pass me. ![]() Lee told us a while back that the band always works hard to make its songs sound epic: “The thing about our music is, and about our live shows and our songs, is that so much goes into it besides just guitars, bass and drums and vocal. However, once the world went into indefinite lockdown its meaning changed to encapsulate the feelings of the lack of control experienced by so many. Lee penned the song before the coronavirus crisis and Evanescence had not planned on releasing the track before the album. Writer(s): Amy Lee, Jen Majura, Tim Mccord, Troy Mclawhorn, Will Hunt 'Wasted On You' is the first single from Evanescences fifth studio album. ![]() I didn't write these lyrics about what we're all now going through, but somehow that's exactly what they are.” Amy Lee originally wrote 'Wasted On You' about a disconnected relationship. From my perspective, if you are talking to someone that is willing to be real, you arent real back, that is a waste of time. You can call the idea of someone being there as table stakes, as 'needy', but if you want to connect with someone youre just a douchebag for not wanting to connect. Lee explained, “'Wasted On You' wasn't the song we were planning to release first, but when the whole world went into indefinite lockdown and everything changed, so did the feeling and meaning of what we wanted to say right now. The person that wants more is just waiting. The video for “Wasted On You” was shot by each band member - lead singer/pianist Amy Lee, bassist Tim McCord, drummer Will Hunt, lead guitarist Troy McLawhorn and guitarist Jen Majura - on their iPhones while currently in isolation at their homes. The track and its accompanying video are from The Bitter Truth, the band's upcoming fourth studio album and first all-new one since 2011. Evanescence has released “Wasted On You,” the first original song from the band in nine years. I don't need drugs I'm already six feet low Wasted on you Waiting for a miracle I can't move on Feels like we're frozen in time I'm wasted on you Just pass me the bitter truth Love, don't you remember We were the ones Nothing could ever change and love It's easier not to believe we have broken everything But here we are Numb my head till I can. ![]() ![]() These tiny wireless earbuds muster some punch when it comes to sound quality too and support for high-res listening (LDAC and DSEE Extreme) are both onboard. With the LinkBuds S, the company debuted a more “traditional” design akin to its premium WF-1000XM4, only this model is much smaller and lighter which leads to a much more comfy fit. One of the biggest surprises this year wasn’t Sony’s unique open-wear LinkBuds, it was the more mainstream follow-up. Read our full review of Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds Best budget wireless earbuds: Anker Soundcore Space A40īattery life: 6 hours, up to 20 hours with charging case A dedicated gesture for volume controls, better-than-advertised battery life and customization settings round out the spec sheet. Rather than employ music and movies where the sound is coming from all directions, QC Ultra Earbuds put you in the middle of the acoustic “sweet spot” by relying heavily on virtualization. The feature brings spatial audio to all by not requiring specially-made content to use it. However, the bigger story here is that Bose finally has the audio chops to compete with the best earbuds thanks to its new Immersive Audio tech. ![]() It’s not surprising that its most-recent version, the QC Ultra Earbuds, only improved in ANC performance. Since the company introduced the first model, Bose’s QuietComfort Earbuds have consistently been the best option in terms of noise-canceling ability. $299 at Amazon $299 at Adorama $299 at Bose Best wireless earbuds overall: Sony WF-1000XM5īattery life: 6 hours, up to 24 hours with charging case Ditto for the closest competition for each new set of earbuds that we review. If the earbuds we’re testing are an updated version of a previous model, we’ll spend time getting reacquainted with the older buds. Any holdovers from previous models are double checked for improvements or regression. When it comes to features, we do a thorough review of companion apps, testing each feature as we work through the software. To assess call quality, we’ll record audio samples with the earbuds’ microphones as well as have third parties call us. We also test at both low and high volumes to check for consistency in the tuning. To judge audio quality, we listen to a range of genres, noting any differences in the sound profile across the styles. Since battery life for earbuds is typically less than a full day, we drain the battery with looping music and the volume set at a comfortable level (usually around 75 percent). During this time, we listen to a mix of music and podcasts, while also using the earbuds to take both voice and video calls. We prefer to do this over a one- to two-week period, but sometimes embargoes don’t allow it. The primary way we test earbuds is to wear them as much as possible. Not all earbuds support them, so you’ll want to make sure a perspective pair does if that sort of thing excites you. We also recommend paying attention to things like Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, 360 Reality Audio and other immersive formats. Of course, you have to be willing to temporarily part with funds in order to do this. If a store doesn’t allow a quick demo, most retailers have return policies that will let you take earbuds back you don’t like. ![]() But trying on a set of earbuds and listening to them for a few minutes can save you from an expensive case of buyer's remorse. We understand this isn’t easy at a time when we’re doing most of our shopping online. Sound can be subjective, so we recommend trying before you buy if at all possible. There are some sets that deliver, but don’t get your hopes up unless reviews confirm the claims. Despite lots of promises, the reality is most earbuds still leave you sounding like you’re on speakerphone. You’ll want to check on how many extra charges are available via the case and if it supports wireless charging.Ĭompanies will also make lofty claims about call quality on wireless earbuds. You can find sets that last longer, but this is likely enough to get you through a work day if you’re docking the buds during lunch or the occasional meeting. When it comes to battery life, the average set of earbuds lasts about five hours on a single charge. You’ll also want to investigate the volume controls as you’ll often have to sacrifice access to something else to make that adjustment via on-board taps or swipes. Carefully consider what you can’t live without when selecting your next earbuds, and make sure key items like automatic pausing and multipoint connectivity are on the spec sheet. This typically means a longer list of features on the more premium sets of earbuds with basic functionality on the cheapest models. Companies are still in a race to pack as much as they can into increasingly smaller designs. ![]() As wireless earbuds have become the norm, they’re now more reliable for basic things like consistent Bluetooth connectivity. ![]() ![]() ![]() In October 2019, Neumann received close to US$1.7 billion from stakeholder SoftBank for stepping down from WeWork's board and severing most of his ties to the company. As of August 2023, the company had a market capitalization of $326 million. At that time, the reported public valuation of the company was around US$10 billion, a reduction from the $47 billion valuation it had achieved in January and less than the $12.8 billion it had raised since 2010. ![]() Amid growing investor concerns over its corporate governance, valuation, and outlook for the business, the company formally withdrew its S-1 filing and announced the postponing of its IPO. The following month, facing mounting pressure from investors based on disclosures in the S-1, company co-founder Adam Neumann resigned from his position as CEO and gave up majority voting control. ![]() The We Company filed its Form S-1 for the IPO in August 2019. The Wall Street Journal noted that, on the release of its public prospectus in August 2019, the company was "besieged with criticism over its governance, business model, and ability to turn a profit". In 2019 the initial public offering (IPO) of its then-parent company, The We Company failed. As of December 31, 2022, the company operated 43.9 million square feet (4,080,000 m 2) of space, including 18.3 million square feet (1,700,000 m 2) in the United States and Canada, in 779 locations in 39 countries, and had 547,000 members, with a weighted average commitment term of 19 months. is a provider of coworking spaces, including physical and virtual shared spaces, headquartered in New York City. The kitchen area at the WeWork location on Broad Street in Manhattan WeWork location in San Francisco WeWork location in Jongno Tower WeWork location, 1 University Avenue, Toronto WeWork location on Rhode Island Avenue in Washington, D.C. ![]() ![]() The Apparel Category offers casual daily wear for infants, children, girls, boys, women and men, along with socks, intimate wear, disposable diapers, accessories and shoes. The Home products Category includes kitchen supplies, frames, craft supplies and bed & bath. The Seasonal Products Category consists of prepaid phones, electronics, toys, hardware, automotive gardening supplies, stationery and home office supplies. Unlike the price-to-earnings ratio (P/E), the P/CF ratio removes the impact of non-cash items such as depreciation & amortization (D&A), which makes the metric less prone to manipulation. The Consumables Category consists of cleaning products, health & beauty products, packaged food and pet supplies. The Price to Cash Flow Ratio (P/CF) evaluates the valuation of a company’s stock by comparing its share price to the amount of operating cash flow produced. It offers general merchandise under four categories - Consumables, Seasonal, Home products and Apparel. ![]() The company's merchandise comprises national brands from leading manufacturers, as well as own private brand selections with prices cheaper to national brands. The company offer a wider selection of merchandise, consumable items, seasonal items, home products and apparel. The industry average for this ratio is 2.75x, so the shares appear to be overpriced in relation to comparable companies.Dollar General Price to Free Cash Flow Ratio Historical Dataĭollar General Corporation is a discount retailers in the United States trading in low priced merchandise. The company is generating cash flows of $3 per share, so the price to cash flow ratio is 3.33x. The common stock of a business is currently being sold on a stock exchange for $10 per share. In both of these examples, investor expectations for future cash flows are driving the price of the stock, rather than the amount of current cash flows. However, since investors realize that the asset base of the company is gradually being destroyed, they may be more likely to bid the share price down, despite the positive cash flows. Free Cash Flow Per Share +1.00-2023 5-year trend Capital Expenditures-10.96 B: Free Cash Flow +99.58 B: Cash Flow Per Share +6.99-Free Cash Flow Per Share +5.35-Overview Financials Notes & Data. As another example, a company is selling off its assets, which results in substantial cash flows. In this situation, investors will still give the firm’s stock a high valuation, since they expect the company to eventually generate significant cash flows. For instance, if a company is in high-growth mode and is rapidly gaining market share, then it may be burning through its cash and is experiencing negative cash flows. There are several issues to consider as part of this analysis. If the firms market capitalisation is valued at Rs 1 billion, the stocks of the firm trade at 20 times free cash flow, which is Rs 1 billion per Rs 50 million. The formula is as follows:Ĭurrent share price / Cash flow per share = Price to cash flow ratio Understanding the Price to Cash Flow Ratio The price to cash flow ratio is calculated by dividing the current share price by the cash flow per share. How to Calculate the Price to Cash Flow Ratio Shares that appear to be underpriced in relation to the cash flows being generated for other comparable companies could be a reasonable investment. The ratio is used by investors to estimate the amount of cash flow that may be available for distribution to them as dividends, and also as a comparison to other potential investments. ![]() The price to cash flow ratio compares a stock price to its operating cash flow per share. ![]() |
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