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Fix battery status windows 109/13/2023 ![]() Step 5: Based on the command provided above, double-click on the battery-report.html file stored on your “C” drive to open the results in your default browser. Step 4: Click the Folder icon on the taskbar to open File Explorer. ![]() You can also change the output location to anywhere you want on the PC. Note that you don’t necessarily need the /output portion of the command it simply prevents you from digging through the default Windows/System32 folder to find the results. Powercfg /batteryreport /output “C:battery-report.html” Step 3: Type the following command exactly and press the Enter key: Step 2: Right-click on Command Prompt listed in the results and select Run as Administrator on the pop-up menu.Īlternatively, you can right-click on the Start button and select Windows PowerShell (Admin) on the Power User menu. Step 1: Type “cmd” in the Windows search bar. To run the report, you will need to open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell as an administrator. This utility provides you with data on the exact times for when your laptop is at full power and when it finally shuts down. Windows 8 and Windows 10 have a built-in battery meter that most users don’t know about: The Power Efficiency Diagnostic Report Tool. ![]() How to access technical information on your laptop battery life Daniel Martin/Screenshot If you won’t be actively using your laptop while you test, be sure to set the Put the computer to sleep parameter in Edit Plan Settings to Never (see How to configure your laptop battery settings). You can test under multiple conditions, for example, while watching a looped video or playing a taxing game. Doing these calculations provides an excellent basic number for how long your laptop will last under typical use. įor the best results, make several tests and average them together. You’re not looking to see the maximum theoretical battery life you’re looking for a useful metric of how long it will last while in service. Stop the watch whenever you turn off the machine or put it to sleep, and see how long it lasts.įor the best results, use your laptop as you do most regularly, like during a full day of work. Windows’ built-in battery estimate isn’t much help - it’s only a guess, and it will go up and down as you use your machine in different ways.įor the simplest solution, use a stopwatch or a stopwatch app (the default clock app on Android and iOS include a stopwatch), making sure to start as you begin using your laptop with a full battery. Of course, the simplest way to get a measure of battery life is to time yourself as you use your laptop. How to perform manual laptop battery life tests ![]() Step 5: After making any changes you want to limit how your laptop uses power, you should expand the Battery section at the bottom, where you can choose a variety of alerts to get about battery status - this can be very helpful when monitoring battery condition, and you can always turn them off later when you’ve learned what you want. Here you can change background settings and choose how your laptop sleeps or hibernates based on your everyday actions, like closing the laptop lid. Step 4: If you want more customization, click the blue C hange Advanced Power Settings link. You can change when the display automatically turns off and when the PC goes to sleep after inactivity. The next screen, shown above, gives you basic options for what happens when your computer is plugged in and when it’s running on battery - we’re interested in the latter. Here you can switch between settings at any time. Click on Change Plan Settings next to either one to adjust it, or click C reate a Power Plan listed on the left to make a new one. Step 3: With the Power Options window open, you may see two plans by default - Balanced and Power Saver, depending on the plan you have currently chosen. ![]()
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Nine of cups reversed9/13/2023 ![]() ![]() You might be proud of how you look and feel, but make sure you aren’t hiding something that could be more serious. Take care not to focus on your body too much and over-think things. If you’re waiting for a test, then it should be good news. Health – The Nine of Cups should allay your health worries. At the very least you won’t be worse off, it’s more likely that some brilliant past idea will come around to pay off in the near future. This could be a pay rise or a new job that pays more. Don’t expect something like a lottery win, but something longer lasting, a financial achievement you’ll remember for a while. The nine of cups is great for material wealth, and you’re going to get it. Money – The Nine of Cups tarot in regards to finances is a great sign. What do you value more, the perception you’re giving off, or the actual achievement? Jealousy is one of the worst emotions we can feel, so if you have done something to make your friends jealous, try to tone it down if you’re acting it up. Do some of the things you used to do when you were just starting out. Remind them, you’re still the same person. ![]() Your friends might not feel as close to you, they may even feel uncomfortable around you now because you’ve done something that hasn’t fit into their paradigm of how they perceive you. Delve deeper, you could have a relationship to be proud of if you can put the effort in with the right person.įriends – The Nine of Cups in regards to friendship can mean that a small rift will form. Achievements are good conversation starters but don’t hang on to them for too long. Your confidence is going to be high and you’ll have much to talk about. Romance – The Nine of Cups tarot card in romance shows now is a good time to meet a prospective partner. ![]() Making something yourself right now can give you an immense feeling of satisfaction like you have imparted something good on the world. As above, keep working on and refining any personal projects you are creating. ![]() The card shows that you’re on the right path, you’re doing well. Work / Education – The Nine of Cups in regards to work or education means things are finally going to start moving forward for you and you just have to wait for the signal to go. The Nine of Cups in regards to life issues There is no reason for anything you make to be good at the start, it is only by constantly working on something that you will improve. The best advice anybody can give you is to start. You might just be starting off on a project or course of study and having cold feet. A great card to read if you’re in the middle of a project at work, or an important piece of work at school or college.įuture – The Nine of Cups tarot in the future position shows you in the future. You’ll have something to be really proud of. You might currently be struggling but remember if you don’t give up, you can only succeed. Present – The Nine of Cups in the present position means that it’s all going to work out. However, there is no harm in looking back at what you have achieved and knowing that now, you’re able to do much better. Don’t stagnate on one thing and be known as the person who did ‘that’, you have to move onto bigger and better things. Achievements in life are what we all live for, whether it’s a new job or an exciting holiday or winning at a sport. It’s still affecting your life and thoughts. Past – The Nine of Cups tarot card in the Past position shows a past success something you’re really proud of. ![]()
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Gelatin leaves vs powder9/13/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Those who took gelatin experienced a significant reduction in joint pain, both at rest and during activity, compared to those given the placebo ( 11).Ī review of studies found that gelatin was superior to a placebo for treating pain. In another study, 97 athletes were given either a gelatin supplement or placebo for 24 weeks. Those who took the gelatin reported a significant reduction in pain and joint stiffness ( 10). In one study, 80 people with osteoarthritis were given either a gelatin supplement or a placebo for 70 days. It happens when the cushioning cartilage between the joints breaks down, leading to pain and stiffness. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Gelatin is the richest food source of the amino acid glycine.Ī lot of research has investigated the effectiveness of gelatin as a treatment for joint and bone problems, such as osteoarthritis. The remaining 1–2% is water and small amounts of vitamins and minerals. Rather, its health benefits are a result of its unique amino acid profile. Yet, generally speaking, gelatin is not a rich source of vitamins and minerals. ![]() The nutrient content of the remaining 1–2% varies, but consists of water and small amounts of vitamins and minerals like sodium, calcium, phosphorus and folate ( 9). This means it’s important to eat enough in your diet ( 1). Studies have shown that, although your body can make it, you won’t usually make enough to cover your needs. Interestingly, gelatin is the richest food source of the amino acid glycine, which is particularly important for your health. The exact amino acid composition varies depending on the type of animal tissue used and the method of preparation. Here are the most abundant amino acids in gelatin from mammals ( 8): It’s also easy to get tryptophan from other protein-rich foods. Yet this is not an issue, because you are unlikely to eat gelatin as your sole source of protein. Specifically, it does not contain the essential amino acid tryptophan ( 7). However, it’s an incomplete protein because it doesn’t contain all the essential amino acids. It can be used in food production, eaten as bone broth or taken as a supplement. It is almost entirely protein and has many health benefits. Nevertheless, it is not suitable for vegans because it is made from animal parts. Gelatin can also be purchased in sheet form. This means it may be more palatable as a supplement to some people.īoth gelatin and collagen hydrolysate are available as supplements in powder or granule form. ![]() However, it dissolves in cool water and doesn’t form a jelly. Sometimes, gelatin is processed further to produce a substance called collagen hydrolysate, which contains the same amino acids as gelatin and has the same health benefits. It can also be consumed as bone broth or as a supplement ( 6). This has made it useful as a gelling agent in food production, in products such as Jell-O and gummy candy. It dissolves in warm water, and takes on a jelly-like texture when it cools. The gelatin extracted during this process is flavorless and colorless. People often do this when they’re making soup stock to add flavor and nutrients. Luckily, collagen can be extracted from these parts by boiling them in water. However, it is difficult to eat collagen because it is generally found in unpalatable parts of animals ( 5). For example, collagen increases the flexibility of the skin and the strength of the tendons. It provides strength and structure for tissues. It is found almost everywhere in the body, but is most abundant in the skin, bones, tendons and ligaments ( 4). It is made almost entirely of protein, and its unique amino acid profile gives it many health benefits ( 1, 2, 3).Ĭollagen is the most plentiful protein found in humans and animals. Gelatin is a product made by cooking collagen. ![]()
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Dan spillo shirtless9/13/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() The Upsetting ‘Survivor’ Sexual Harassment Episode Is Reality TV at Its Most Realĭan’s disgraceful pattern of behavior this season affords him no benefit of the doubt. He insisted that the contact was accidental, according to multiple sources, but the show’s production team wasn’t convinced of that and after consulting with the show’s legal team, producers decided to remove him from the show.Īccording to People, the incident was witnessed by at least one contestant. ![]() While getting into the boat, Spilo allegedly touched a female crew member on the leg. People was able to reveal slightly more about the “incident.” After an immunity challenge, according to People’s sources, Dan inappropriately touched a crew member: Probst didn’t appear to tell the contestants why Dan was ejected, but after the scene a black-and-white title card capped off the episode with this explanation: “Dan was removed from the game after a report of another incident, which happened off-camera and did not involve a player.” The first ejection in Survivor history, it happened in the last two minutes of the episode, after the week’s tribal council, with host Jeff Probst arriving at the tribe’s camp to tell the remaining five contestants that Dan had been removed and that he wouldn’t be coming back to camp or be on the jury. On the penultimate episode of Island of the Idols, the show removed Dan Spilo, who was shown inappropriately touching and harassing women earlier in the season, from the game. Wednesday’s episode of Survivor continued the biggest crisis in the show’s 20-year history. ![]()
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Kentucky basketball roster9/13/2023 ![]() 1 ranked point guard in the class of 2019 by 247 sports. Hagans was originally the second commitment in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. On April 10, 2018, Ashton Hagans committed to the University of Kentucky over offers from Georgia and North Carolina. Montgomery was a five-star prospect and was ranked No. Montgomery committed to Kentucky on April 9, 2018. Formerly committed to Auburn, he re-opened his recruitment after the Auburn staff was implicated in the 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball corruption scandal. Montgomery was the fourth commitment for Kentucky's 2018 class. 4 shooting guard in the 2018 class by ESPN. Herro was a consensus four-star prospect and was ranked the No. Formerly committed to Wisconsin, Herro committed to Kentucky the week after his official visit. Tyler Herro was the third commitment for Kentucky's 2018 class. He was also a consensus five-star prospect and ranked by ESPN as its No. Kentucky beat out Maryland, NC State, and Texas for Johnson's signature. The Wildcats' second 2018 commitment was Keldon Johnson, a small forward from South Hill, Virginia, who committed on November 11. 12 overall player by the four main recruiting services. He was a consensus five-star prospect and was ranked the consensus No. He committed to Kentucky on September 22, over offers from Kansas and Miami. Immanuel Quickley, from Havre de Grace, Maryland, was the first commitment to Kentucky's 2018 class. Graduated and transferred to Carnegie Mellon Jarred Vanderbilt and Wenyen Gabriel announced on that they would remain in the 2018 NBA Draft and forgo their remaining college eligibility. On May 30, 2018, the NCAA's final day to announce a return, Washington announced he would return for a sophomore season. Washington declared for the draft on April 3, followed by Wenyen Gabriel on April 18 and Jarred Vanderbilt on April 20. Three other players announced their entry in the draft, but did not initially hire agents, giving them the option to return to Kentucky. ![]() On April 16, Hamidou Diallo also announced that he would declare for the draft and hire an agent. Also, on April 9, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander announced that he would declare for the draft and would be hiring an agent, foregoing his remaining NCAA eligibility. On April 9, Sacha Killeya-Jones announced he would be transferring as well. On April 6, Kevin Knox II announced that he would declare for the 2018 NBA draft and would hire an agent, forgoing his remaining eligibility. On April 2, 2018, Tai Wynyard announced that he would be transferring from Kentucky. ![]() 13 Buffalo to advance to the Sweet Sixteen. 5 seed in the South region, they defeated No. As a result, the Wildcats received the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. ![]() ![]() In the SEC tournament, the Wildcats defeated Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee to win the tournament championship for the 31st time in school history. The Wildcats finished the 2017–18 season 26–11, 10–8 in SEC play to finish in a three-way tie for fourth. The Wildcats, led by John Calipari in his 10th season as head coach, played in the Southeastern Conference. The team played its home games in Lexington, Kentucky for the 43rd consecutive season at Rupp Arena, with a capacity of 23,500. Berea.The 2018–19 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team represented the University of Kentucky in the 2018–19 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. ![]()
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Unstable temporal time shifter rank 29/13/2023 ![]() For every Honorable Combatant craft there will be a new Sinister Combatant craft with similar costs, though unlike the old 300 ilvl crafts the new ones cost a few of the rare materials: Embroidered Deep Sea Satin, Hardened Tempest Hide and Platinum Ore. There will be new BoE gear to craft but the ilvl isn't known yet (on the PTR they have 300 ilvl), my guess is they will be 320 or 330. A lot of it isn't finished yet (ilvl on most crafted gear is wrong) and anything can be changed before the 8.1 release, so don't take this as guaranteed. I made a post earlier with the Wowhead datamined changes but now that we can play on the PTR we can see many more changes. Beginners Guide to Auction House Flipping.Note: The Simple Questions Watercooler sticky is replaced every two days to keep it current Subreddit Resources Made a mistake? Bought an item that's worth 50g for 500k? Post about it here. Thursdays: Sniping & Flipping Īll snipes, flips & sale screenshots should be posted in this sticky only, anywhere else and they'll be removed.If you made your first 100k, 10th gold cap or anything in between, shout about it in this sticky only. Please post all TSM-related help requests in this perpetual sticky, otherwise your post will be removed. It will be removed and you will be immediately permanently banned. Do not call for the removal of content on the subreddit to 'protect a strategy' or 'prevent nerfs' or 'limit competition'.Do not ask what population server you should join.Attempts to annoy or harass may result in a ban. Do not tell people to get a job and/or just buy tokens, this subreddit is about strategy not buying gold.That way people who prefer the video format can watch and/or listen, and the people who prefer text can simply read it. This includes what the video covers, how it's accomplished, and the expected results. When submitting video guides give a brief text-based overview of the video.This is not a forum to call out specific players. Blur out names of players, where appropriate, to keep them anonymous.Questions such as 'What is this worth?', 'Did I make a mistake?', 'What do I do with XYZ?', 'Should I buy/sell this?', or 'Will XYZ go up/down in price?' can be posted in the current /r/woweconomy Simple Questions watercooler sticky. Anything that can be answered by reading the recent discussions on the subreddit, has a yes/no response or can be looked up on sites in the community resources should not be posted in a thread of its own.Cheats, hacks, and exploits are not welcome in this subreddit.Discussions on these topics, or links to communities that discuss these topics, will be removed. This is not a place to sell/trade/buy gold, accounts, in-game items/services or advertise private servers.Join the official WoW Economy & TSM Discord server: Rules and Guidelines Discussion should focus on the theory and practice of making gold in World of Warcraft. A place to discuss the economy in World of Warcraft. ![]()
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Hollow knight silksong 20209/13/2023 ![]() ![]() But I’m not the only member of GameSpot staff making out-there predictions for 2020, and after getting hands-on with Hollow Knight: Silksong at E3 2019, I have faith that the game is far enough in development to potentially launch next year. So, granted, there’s a chance Silksong doesn’t actually release next year. Team Cherry hasn’t revealed the game’s exact release date, writing in a blog post that Silksong will launch "when it’s ready" and "matches the quality and scale of Hollow Knight." Hollow Knight: Silksong is scheduled to release for Nintendo Switch and PC. Captured and taken to Pharloom, Hornet escapes and decides to figure out why she was brought to the haunted kingdom, making her way up through Pharloom’s many layers to reach a citadel that supposedly has the answers she seeks. In Silksong, you play as Hornet–the secondary protagonist of Hollow Knight–in the aftermath of one of the original game’s five endings. Without a doubt, my favorite title in that grouping is Hollow Knight, which is scheduled to receive a sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong. So many games have taken inspiration from the mechanics and systems found in From Software’s Soulsborne games, giving rise to the Souls-like subgenre. ![]() When you’re done reading this entry, follow along with all of our other end-of-the-year coverage collected in our Best of 2019 hub and our Most Anticipated of 2020 hub. New consoles are going to dominate the headlines, but at the end of the day it’s all about the games, and there are a ton of exciting ones to look forward to. 2020 is almost here, so we’ve asked GameSpot’s staff to share which games they’re looking forward to most in the new year. ![]()
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Mina the hollower demo9/13/2023 ![]() ![]() I'm not paranoid, indie devs are not guaranteed to make something good, after all, Torchlight 3 is kinda terrible when 1 and 2 were good and those devs still qualify as indie. It's effectively the obscurity-equivalent of stolen valor. To be someone with atleast dozens of thousands in the bank and a highly acclaimed game and to use kickstarter for a 2nd game is the equivalent of being an artist with 100K followers on twitter, Newgrounds, and various sites and calling yourself a small artist in the metaphorical sense. Kickstarter is literally about money but only so far as to fund people who have no audience. Yacht Club Games, no matter how much the "franchising" cost, is not on the verge of getting non-dev full time jobs unless they've been supremely terrible with their money. Kickstarter is supposed to be for unknowns to get their projects seen and funded because the only alternative may just be to get a full time job and possibly never finish said game because they just don't have the time. Which.can be done when the game comes out. Originally posted by Ikagura:You're being a bit paranoid, I'd still rather spend 20+ bucks in a good indy game than a shoddy AAA one. Just feels kinda slimy in general, but that's just my impression. I find it hard to believe they're having problems with that, or are anywhere near that point. The idea of paying devs is that the lights stay on, but. I kinda feel iffy about giving devs my money if they're just gonna piss it away on something just dumb. I'm pretty sure that would easily cover Mina the Hollower's Franchising at this point, so I kind of question how good with their money they are. Yacht Club fits in neither, so I just wonder why.Īlso Shovel Knight wasn't franchised off of 300K from kickstarter, it was developed off that, it was franchised as the series went on to sell literally 2.5M copies of the first game, even if the price was to have once been 10 bucks, that's still 25 Million. Kickstarter is supposed to be a platform for people with no reputation to get their project in front of people and to get funding because they have literally no way to secure it otherwise. They say they want to create a franchise for it, I say they're getting too far ahead of themselves, and even so, maybe that's not something relevant to the kickstarter for a single game that, I don't care who it is, is still untested as far as people not more likely to lie to inflate egos and keep in good graces as is common amongst reviewers these days. ![]() These days, it legitimately only feels like a matter of time before a good developer turns sour and I want to make sure I'm not fueling that sour-turning on the time it happens. I liked Shovel Knight when I was into platformers, it's a good game, but I have no reason to really trust Mina The Hollower's going to be worth my 20 USD in my personal opinion, which, as a canadian, is going to be more like 27 or 30. While I like good games, I also kinda want to know that my money's not going to be squandered for that extra bit of reassurance, because it strikes me as a sort of "We're bad with our money" kinda deal. ![]() With that amount, I'd pretty much imagine even a team of 50 people to pretty much be set in just about any country and location on Earth for easily over a decade, maybe even two as a generous estimate, yet it's only been 7 and a half years roughly. Where did the 25-50 Million Dollars even go (Numbers based off the game being sold for 10-20 dollars per copy)? I really don't think it's even possible to spend that much in less than 10 years on living expenses, and even with copious hardware upgrades to boot it'd be ridiculously hard to even put a dent in that sum of money. So, Shovel Knight kickstarted and got just over 300K, and would later go on to sell 2.5 Million Copies since releasing in 2014, and with numbers unknown to me when it comes to the numerous DLC released for it since then (I can only assume they sold relatively decently), I have one question. I have a simple question I would like answered before I can feel confident enough to back Mina on Kickstarter. ![]()
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Race driver grid buy9/12/2023 ![]() ![]() A third pack was also announced, but never released. Race Tracks Main article: Race Driver: GRID/Courses Downloadable Content Main article: Race Driver: GRID/Downloadable ContentĬodemasters released two downloadable content packs for Race Driver: GRID. Selecting either Ranked or Player Match will give several options, including Quick Race, Custom Match, Create Session, and Private Session.Ĭars Main article: Race Driver: GRID/VehiclesĤ3 cars are available in Race Driver: GRID for use in all modes, with each car having unique characteristics and associated to specific racing disciplines.Īdditional 18 vehicles would me made available in downloadable content packs, although they can only be used in online and in quick race modes. Players can take part in 12-players simultaneous online or LAN races. Players can set up a single race to their desired specifications. United States of America - A diverse mix of styles built around power and speed, from stock car to street GT. ![]() A plethora of street circuits are offset by some grueling Touge runs and freestyle drift environments. Japan - Street racing, drift championships and Pro-Tuned series.This region contains some of the world's most prestigious and challenging circuits. Europe - Mostly traditional circuit racing in a variety of Touring, GT and Open Wheel championships.The podium events, as well as cars, are divided into three world regions: The two main goals are becoming the world's top driver, and to own the world's most successful racing team. ![]() Grid World is the player's racing Career in the game. Game Modes GRID World Main article: Race Driver: GRID/GRID World ![]() The game includes five camera views, including a first-person camera "head cam" inside each car's cockpit. Flashbacks are limited, becoming fewer the higher the difficulty level selected, and in Grid World there is a cash bonus for not using them. From an in-race replay players can rewind to a desired previous moment and resume the race from there. The game includes Flashback, an instant replay feature. It affects the ability of the opponents, number of flashbacks, and driving assistance is customisable as well. Players can set the difficulty level for each event.
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![]() ![]() I have come to know Tommy, and every time we talk I learn something new about creating a successful business." -David Beckham "Tommy is one of the most genuine people I know! In American Dreamer you can feel his passion pour through everything he does: fashion, fatherhood, family, and friendship!" -Alicia Keys "Tommy Hilfiger is an American icon who was able to transcend fashion and blend it with pop culture and take it to a worldwide audience. American Dreamer shows how he has managed to be successful in business and done so with integrity. In American Dreamer Tommy shows how he has taken the (rock) stars and the (preppy) stripes and come up with a look-and a label-that are recognized globally as being quintessentially American, as well as a brand that constantly keeps time with pop music." -Anna Wintour "Tommy is an inspiration to many people. " -Mick Jagger "Whenever I think of Tommy Hilfiger, I think of a designer who has been able to wrap fashion in the American flag. His creative energy has always been an inspiration to me. Since then, year after year he has been ahead of the curve with his elegant and stylish looks. American Dreamer documents how, unlike any other designer, Tommy was able to tap into music, its subculture, and its influence on society." -Tommy MottolaĪdvance praise for American Dreamer "Tommy burst onto the fashion scene at the height of hip-hop and was instantly taken up by rappers and rockers alike. American Dreamer shows how he has managed to be successful in business and done so with integrity." -David Beckham "Tommy is one of the most genuine people I know! In American Dreamer you can feel his passion pour through everything he does: fashion, fatherhood, family, and friendship!" -Alicia Keys "Tommy Hilfiger is an American icon who was able to transcend fashion and blend it with pop culture and take it to a worldwide audience. " -Mick Jagger "In American Dreamer Tommy shows how he has taken the (rock) stars and the (preppy) stripes and come up with a look-and a label-that are recognized globally as being quintessentially American, as well as a brand that constantly keeps time with pop music." -Anna Wintour "Tommy is an inspiration to many people. an honest, straightforward, mostly entertaining autobiography of the man who created a classic yet hip line of clothing." - Kirkus Reviews "Fashionistas and business gurus alike will glean important lessons from Hilfiger's rags-to-riches rag-trade story." - Booklist "Tommy burst onto the fashion scene at the height of hip-hop and was instantly taken up by rappers and rockers alike. Praise for American Dreamer "A unique look into the fashion world. This is the story of a true American original, told for the first time in his own words, with honesty, humor, and the insatiable appetite for life and style that proves that sometimes you have to dream big to make it big. Tommy takes us behind the scenes of every decision-and every mistake-he's ever made, offering advice on leadership, business, team-building, and creativity. But this is more than just a fashion icon's memoir-it's a road map for building a brand, both professionally and personally. ![]() American Dreamer brims with anecdotes that cover Tommy's years as a club kid and scrappy entrepreneur in 1970s New York as well as unique insights into the exclusive A-list personalities with whom he's collaborated and interacted, from Mick Jagger and David Bowie to Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein. ![]() To this day, his approach to commerce is rooted in his positive view of the world. Through decades of triumph and turmoil, Tommy remained doggedly optimistic. At eighteen he opened his own clothing store, parlaying his uncanny instinct for style into a budding career as a fashion designer. Nevertheless, this self-described dreamer had a vision and the relentless will to make it a reality. Growing up one of nine children in a working-class family in Elmira, New York, Tommy suffered from dyslexia, flunked sophomore year of high school, and found himself constantly at odds with his father. ![]() Since designing his first collection of "classics with a twist" three decades ago, Tommy Hilfiger has been synonymous with all-American style-but his destiny wasn't always so clear. Fewer still have left such an indelible mark on global culture. Few designers have stayed on top of changing trends the way Tommy Hilfiger has. In this tale of grit and glamour, setbacks and comebacks, business and pop culture icon Tommy Hilfiger shares his extraordinary life story for the first time. ![]() |