![]() ![]() Finally, the cry of the demonstrators: ‘We are the people’ became ‘We are one people.’Īlthough throughout East Germany the pace of the revolution was breathtaking, life in the embassy kept pace with events, including this unusual dinner gathering of all the parties. After the Berlin Wall fell euphoria swept across Germany. Disintegration of East Germany was already in full swing. They were to be joined by East German officials and dissidents who had just breached the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, just three weeks earlier. Barkley, my boss, hosted a dinner in his Nordenstrasse Residence in East Berlin for Senators Claiborne Pell (of Rhode Island) and Richard Lugar (of Indiana). On Decemin East Berlin, the capital of the German Democratic Republic, U.S. Modrow had reluctantly agreed with de Maizière’s demand to cede SED power to the people. He agreed to join that government only if his conditions would be met, most important of which was the elimination of a constitutional provision guaranteeing a leading role for the Socialist Unity (communist) Party, the SED. Socialist Unity Party (SED) leader Hans Modrow, whose views on Glasnost and Perestroika supported Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, was elected Prime Minister and Christian Democratic Party (CDU) leader Lothar de Maizière became deputy prime minister. This is a story of ten days that sealed the partnership between Germans and Americans in the search for German unification.Īfter the fall of the Berlin Wall on Novemon November 13 the East German parliament (Volkskammer) had voted into office an interim government that would govern until free elections would be held in the spring. The United States stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the Germans seeking freedom. ![]()
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7/14/2023 0 Comments Screen shades for patio![]() ![]() In addition, Worldscreen's shades can be easily integrated with building automation systems including lighting, climate control & audio-visual systems from all the leading manufacturers. Your new motorized screens can easily be automated with optional sun sensors & timers for the ultimate in convenience & energy control. Exterior shades feature a matching rail or cable guide system to control the shade from blowing in the wind. Worldscreen solar shades and blackout shades control light & temperature while blending into exterior architecture or interior design. ![]() ![]() It might look like magic, but it's actually just brilliant design. Worldscreen's model 40-16 features a uniquely small 3-1/8" square cassette that blends in seamlessly with your trim yet can span an unmatched 40ft in width & up to 16ft of drop without any fabric splits. 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The franchise has attracted some serious star power to fill out its ranks, and it would be epic if they got everyone to come back for The Secret Life of Pets 3. There was a gap of about three years in between the first two installments, so if that timetable holds up, the next outing could arrive sometime in 2022 or 2023, but this is just speculation right now. If there is going to be a The Secret Life of Pets 3, then it’s anyone’s guess as to when fans will be able to mark their calendars with a release date for the follow-up to the 2019 animated comedy motion picture. Unfortunately, there are no official plans for The Secret Life of Pets 3 at this time. The film and its sequel followed a group of domesticated house pets who have secret adventures out in the world and embark on all kinds of laugh-out-loud shenanigans that are fun for the whole family.įans can’t seem to get enough of Max, Snowball, Duke, Gidget, Chloe, and the rest of the exceptional critters that occupy the well-crafted family-friendly feature. The first movie arrived in 2016 and basically showcased what happens if pets did the same things the toys in Toy Story did when their owners leave the house. ![]() The latter has grossed a total of $1.3 billion so far, with both films getting decent reviews, making it seem very likely that there will be more chapters and spinoffs some time down the line. Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment have two very impressive and financially successful animation franchises with the Despicable Me films and The Secret Life of Pets movies. The Secret Life of Pets 2 has been a chart-topper on Netflix, and many are probably wondering if there are any plans for The Secret Life of Pets 3 to come out at some point in the future. ![]() 7/14/2023 0 Comments Las vegas rockstar club tour![]() ![]() The Go City Las Vegas Pass is an All-Inclusive attraction pass offering you the chance to experience as many of the available attractions as you can manage from the available list within a certain timescale. 2,3,4 or 5 consecutive days. Eiffel Tower Experience at Paris Las Vegas – $30Ĭlicking Reveal takes you directly to the Go Las Vegas Page to input the code, we receive a small commission if you buy after clicking our link.Senior Frogs $20 food and Drink Credit – $20.Skypod at the Strat + VIP Access – Open – $34.High Roller Observation Wheel – Daytime Ticket – $31.Bryce Canyon & Zion National Parks Tour – $159.America’s Got Talent Las Vegas LIVE – $112.Las Vegas Helicopter Tour – $154 – Night Flight.Expiry: 90 Days Refund (No Quibble) – 2 Year Expiry for First UseĪttractions Included – 39 + 1 Premium Attraction Per Pass (3,4 and 5-day Passes only) Premium Attractions:.Time Limit: 2-5 days unlimited (Consecutive Days).Number Of Attractions: 39+ Top Attractions + 1 Premium.Product: Go Las Vegas Pass – All Inclusive.The Go City Las Vegas pass can really help you get the best out of your Las Vegas Trip. ![]() Vegas really is back up and running and while people still need to make a personal choice of whether travel is still safe and right for them, the pandemic really is waning, and after two years of being couped up many people are wanting to get out and let their hair down. The pass also lasts 2 years from purchase so if your trip is canceled or postponed you can still use the pass. Mainly the Cancellation policy, which is now a full 90 days for a full refund. The Pass has also made some important changes to the way they work too. ![]() The Las Vegas Go Pass is really getting back to its Pre-COVID line-up with the big shows coming back, and there are still tonnes of other fun things to do with most of the most popular attractions having Re-Opened! So a pass is again a great way to see more and pay less. However, lots of these are now back on the pass with some BIG shows just being re-added. The Las Vegas Go Pass had made some BIG Changes to its line-up with some Big Attractions being dropped due to extensive closures. We can again happily recommend the Las Vegas Go Pass and the Las Vegas Explorer Pass, with some Caveats! On our last trip, there were only minimal Covid Regulations still in effect and these have lessened even further. Las Vegas is pretty much back up and running. Covid Really has turned Travelling on its head, so we take this into consideration! And let’s be clear, we have used these passes on the ground in Las Vegas many times including our latest post-Covid trip to Sin City Go City Las Vegas Pass Review 2023 We also consider the Changing Situation involving Covid-19 and how this may affect your trip and your decision to purchase a Pass. We do find most people can use a pass in one way or another and there are loads of different options for passes so you can find one to suit your needs, so read on to see if the Go City Las Vegas pass is right for you or if a different pass might suit you better, or if you just don’t need a pass at all! Vegas offers so many different kinds of experiences, some people love the pass while others would rather just hit the casinos. We look at the attractions, which are worth your time, how much you could save, how best to use the pass, who it suits, and if the pass is worth your money! The truth is there is no one right answer, the pass suits some travelers and not others. ![]() ![]() ![]() We have two rulesets on spoilers, depending on where the show is currently at. Spoilers are descriptions of an important plot development, which if previously known may reduce surprise or suspense for a first-time viewer. This includes playlists, merchandise, artwork, etc.Īny form of promotion or advertisement must be approved by moderators in advance. Please do not sell or promote your stuff here. These posts can be episode discussions, theories, casting announcements, series announcements, criticisms of the series, questions, reactions, etc. Only posts pertaining to HBO’s Euphoria are allowed here. 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HBO's Euphoria: A group of high school students try to discover their own identities while dealing with drugs, trauma, love, and social media. ![]() 7/14/2023 0 Comments Apex legends tap strafe![]() ![]() ![]() Jitter aiming can be difficult to get the hang of, but with practice it can become very effective and can help players hit shots that would otherwise be nearly impossible. Jitter aiming is especially effective for long range shooting with sniper rifles, and it can significantly reduce the amount of time for the crosshairs to “settle”. By Doing this, players are able to reduce recoil and increase accuracy without standing still. Jitter aiming is a technique used in Apex Legends that involves quickly and subtly moving your mouse from left to right when aiming down sights (ADS) with sniper rifles. This combination of key presses is what allows you to move more efficiently and perform more complex and accurate movements in some online video games. To strafe, you will need to simultaneously press two or more of the directional keys and hold them down, while also holding down the Shift key. Tapping strafe involves pressing two or more of the directional keys (WASD) simultaneously. No, you cannot tap strafe with W on its own. ![]() The removal of tap strafe also makes the input more predictable for new players, allowing them to focus on the rest of their game before mastering the technique. This allows players to strafe quickly in all directions without having to take their thumb off the left stick, giving users with less hand-eye coordination the ability to have smooth movements. Apex Legends uses a controller layout that specifically discourages players from using tap strafe as it requires players to use the left trigger as both a crouch and jump button. This has been designed to make certain parts of the game easier for new players to pick up, allowing veterans to focus on more advanced strategies. Yes, Apex Legends is still removing tap strafe. All in all, tap strafing is an essential skill to master in Apex that can give you the edge you need to win. If you are able to keep your opponent guessing, it gives you a greater advantage and keeps you one step ahead.Īdditionally, it is incredibly important to have good aim in Apex, and tap strafing allows you to quickly adjust your aim while still moving. In fact, it is often the difference between winning and losing a firefight in Apex. This technique increases the accuracy of your shots and allows you to quickly dodge enemy fire while still engaging them.īy moving unpredictably, it is much harder for enemies to hit you and keeps them on their toes. Tap strafing is the technique of rapidly changing your movement direction while firing at enemies. Yes, tap strafing is an important skill to master in Apex. Once you become comfortable with the speed, you’ll be able to tap strafe without any issues. This also requires practice, as it can take some time to get used to the speed of the execution. You need to have quick reflexes when executing the tap strafe, as the moment you hold the forward key and one of the analog sticks, the action will take place immediately. The left analog stick will be used to move your character around normally, while the right analog stick will move your character slightly while they continuously move forward. To do this, you will need to press and hold the forward key (usually the default is W or Up) and move your right analog stick in the direction you want your character to strafe. ![]() Once you have the keybinds set, you can start to try and tap strafe. Here, you can customize the keybinds for all your actions, including strafe. To do this, first go to the Settings menu and then to the Keybinds tab. The TV turns off by itself after a few seconds: The Easy fixes ![]() 7/14/2023 0 Comments Electronic invoicing system![]() Wave Accounting's automatic recurring invoicing feature alone makes Wave a good investment, but Wave Accounting also includes free income and expense tracking, receipt scanning, and automatic bank reconciliation. Still, its invoice templates, unlimited online invoicing, and ease of use set it apart. It still lags behind in some key areas, though, like multicurrency support (which it doesn’t offer) and project tracking (which many business owners need to correctly bill their clients). Square Invoices also lets customers accept ACH transactions, which brings it up to speed with other billing and invoicing products on the market. And if Square’s free online invoicing plan isn’t enough for you, its $20-a-month Plus plan offers additional support for midsize and growing businesses with heftier invoicing needs. If your business fits into one of those categories and you’re already using Square’s mobile credit card reader, it just makes sense to go with Square Invoices. Billing-wise, the product integrates perfectly with Square Point of Sale-a preferred point of sale and payroll system for restaurant owners, food truckers, and retailers. Like Square’s payroll app, Square Invoices is geared towards contractors-its free contract templates are easy to fill out and send alongside your estimates, invoices, and bills.īut freelancers and contractors aren’t the only business owners who can benefit from Square Invoice. With its invoicing app, you can send free estimates, then instantly convert them to invoices on mobile once a client approves. ![]() Square Invoices is also very easy to use. There’s no monthly subscription fee or client limit-instead, you get unlimited invoices. Square’s free invoicing app, Square Invoices, lets you charge clients and receive payments anywhere, anytime. As a trade-off, though, it offers one of the easiest to use accounting apps, with a rating of 4.7 on the App Store and 3.9 on Google Play. On the other hand, QuickBooks Online’s mediocre invoice templates are still better than those you get with QuickBooks Self-Employed, which we don’t recommend to self-employed freelancers who want a professional, high-quality invoice generator.Īlso, QuickBooks Online has one of the highest starting prices of any basic accounting software for non-accountants. QuickBooks Online’s invoicing tool isn’t all that customizable, professional, or aesthetically pleasing. You’re looking at a 2.9% plus $0.25 transaction fee with QuickBooks Payments-but note that that’s still cheaper than many other payment processing fees. There’s a catch, of course (isn’t there always?): QuickBooks Payments' fee climbs depending on the type of payment you’re accepting, and transaction fees are higher for bills paid through invoices. ![]() However, while you can get only QuickBooks Payments with an existing QuickBooks Online subscription, its transaction fees are notably affordable: swiped fees are just 2.4% plus $0.25, cheaper than any other provider on our list. QuickBooks Online is an extremely popular accounting system, but most Intuit QuickBooks products, including Intuit QuickBooks Online, are far from cheap. For what it’s worth, Zoho Books is an excellent (and affordable) accounting solution-but since Zoho lacks an integrated payroll solution, its accounting and invoicing software work best for freelancers and solopreneurs with no employees. Zoho Invoice has one notable downside: it only syncs with Zoho Books, not with other accounting software options like FreshBooks or Xero. ![]() ![]() Customer self-service portals and automatic estimate approvals.Multicurrency support and multiple payment gateways.Expense tracking, including receipt scanning.Built-in time tracking and project management.Plus, even though it isn’t a total accounting solution, Zoho Invoice includes additional features that compare to and even exceed a lot of standard accounting software offerings, such as these: (And if you need more than 1,000 invoices, you can contact Zoho directly to discuss a custom invoicing plan.) You can send invoices to an unlimited number of clients, and while Zoho does have an invoice limit, it’s 1,000 invoices a year-more than enough for most freelancers, solopreneurs, and small to midsize businesses. Zoho Invoice’s completely free invoicing software includes customizable invoices with professional templates. ![]() 7/13/2023 0 Comments Consumer checkbook washington dc![]() They provide three levels of review - "Ratings", "Comments", and "Advice"įor a "Rating" article, they perform a survey, measuring quality and a baseline "price" index- which illustrates the pricing of a particular service relative to other service providers -they obtain estimates for a number of services, and then create an index price, using "$100" as the index. It's worth is an independent service provider review organization that provides reviews and ratings of many service providers, from auto mechanics to Wood Floor refinishers. We applaud the basis of this article it’s important to inspect your inspector.Īnother article published by Consumers’ Checkbook, titled How to Inspect Your Home Inspector, gives some good advice on how to find an excellent home inspector. While we’re extremely disappointed with this article, the main message is still a good one: not all home inspectors are equal. This would have helped to give legitimacy to the article. At least one excellent home inspector, preferably several, should have helped to determine what should and shouldn’t have been included as “too obvious to miss”. They made these inspectors look bad for not doing things that fall outside of home inspection Standards of Practice, and even home inspection standards of care. Would you ding a medical doctor for not checking your teeth for cavities? These items are not included in home inspection Standards of Practice (SoP), and in our humble opinion, are not “soon to be needed expensive repairs”. ![]() They also state the focus was to find “soon to be needed expensive repairs.” This included things like loose hinges to a vanity door, cut cords at window blinds, dirty filters at window AC units, trees and landscaping in need of care and trimming, and a doorbell that wasn’t working. The article says that Checkbook’s research staff identified 28 “too obvious to miss” items. The Star Tribune ran the same story as well, first stating that the home was rented by “Undercover shoppers from Twin Cities Consumer’s Checkbook.” This was later changed to the current version that appears online, which states that the house was located in the suburbs of Washington, DC. On the second round, they said that there was actually only one test house, located in the Washington, D.C. Reuben pressed for more details, asking how the results from every house could have been identical, and they got back to him a few days later with a different story. They claimed that there were indeed seven identical houses rented in seven cities. This didn’t ring true, so Reuben put in a call to Consumers’ Checkbook to ask about this. The location of the test house is not told, but it’s clearly implied that the test house was in the city that the story takes place in. ![]() First, the premise of the article is not candid. Each one of these articles gives the impression that the story takes place in that particular city. The inspections were labeled superficial and the inspectors were called lazy, sloppy, and ding-dongs. The basis of each article is that Consumers' Checkbook rented a three-bedroom house, hired 12 home inspectors to inspect the home, and the inspectors did a poor job of inspecting to a standard that doesn’t exist. These areas include the Twin Cities, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, Puget Sound, Delaware Valley, and Washington, DC. We’ve seen the exact same concerning article from Consumers' Checkbook pop up in seven different areas of the country. ![]() ![]() This is a joint post from Reuben Saltzman, Charles Buell, and Barry Stone. ![]() 7/13/2023 0 Comments Enchanted broom horde![]() ![]() He is the only male figure from the Princess of Power line up to be released. This is the character's second time to be made into an action figure. At different times he has made birds appear out of nowhere, and made himself disappear.īow was released in the Masters of the Universe Classics toy line. He has also shown some ability as an illusionist. Kowl has, on many occasions, voiced his dislike of Bow's musical abilities, but Adora seems to enjoy his songs. They have a friendly love/hate relationship, and they have many arguments in which Kowl arises as the winner and makes a fool of Bow. Bow appears to have known Rebellion member Kowl for quite a long time. He develops a crush on She-Ra, whose true identity he does not know. He is far too eager to rush into battle with the Horde, which more often than not gets him captured, leading to She-Ra rescuing him. He, like Glimmer, is a rather impetuous member of the Rebellion. A cultured gentleman, Bow nevertheless is plagued by personal insecurities. Bow often has to disguise himself when leaving The Whispering Woods, to prevent the Horde from identifying him. Spirit / Swift Wind are voiced by Lou Scheimer in the 1980s series and by Adam Ray in the 2018 series.īow is an archer who is one of the original Rebels. Eventually revealed to have the ability to speak, Swift Wind has a sardonic tongue and pursues his own political agenda of liberating Etheria's horses. In the 2018 series, he was called " Horsey" (instead of Spirit) by Adora before being accidentally transformed into a winged unicorn by She-Ra's magic. She-Ra occasionally calls him Swifty when referring to his winged unicorn form. His transformation gives him the appearance of a winged unicorn with the ability of speech. Noble and brave, he has a mate named Starwind and they have a young colt. ![]() Spirit is the horse of Adora, serving as her steed Swift Wind. She-Ra and Princess Adora are voiced by Melendy Britt in the 1980s series and by Aimee Carrero in the 2018 series. She gets together with Catra in the series finale. In the 2018 series, a teenaged Adora is portrayed as the current holder of the She-Ra title with her identity public knowledge compared to the 1985 series. She is granted the Sword of Protection, which parallels He-Man's Sword of Power, gaining the power to transform into She-Ra, her secret identity. She discovers that she is the long-lost twin sister of Prince Adam and the princess of Eternia, having been stolen by the Horde's leader, Hordak, as a baby. She-Ra is introduced in the animated movie The Secret of the Sword as Force Captain Adora, who was an agent of the Evil Horde that rules the planet Etheria. While Bright Moon is their capital, the Whispering Woods serves as their base of operation. The Great Rebellion is a faction on Etheria that fights the occupation of Etheria by the Horde. ![]() 7/13/2023 0 Comments Artisan burger portland![]() ![]() Perfecting a classic burger is nowhere near as easy as it seems. Across the city, cooks are paying homage to the cheeseburger icons, among them: McDonald's Big Mac (double decker with special sauce), Shake Shack’s ShackBurger (thin, fast-griddled smash burger with lettuce, tomato, and special sauce on a potato roll), and In-N-Out's cheeseburger (frilly lettuce, tomato, onion, and “secret sauce”). To wit: three of the city's best classic cheeseburgers were born in this godforsaken upside-down world. The movement is still steaming, incomprehensibly, during the pandemic. Food carts kicked it off a few years back, followed by Super Deluxe's drive-through rebirth and miles-long line of cars. We're in the midst of a Burger Reformation. Now, in Portland dining's darkest hour, as the very places that won his heart and stomach hang by their fingernails, Ozerky's burger heaven has arrived. But good luck finding a transcendent exaltation of the humble American icon, with its molten American cheese and squishy bun. Weird-ass chef burgers were everywhere, stacked with barbecued pork or perhaps, dear God, donuts. “Where are the burgers?” he bellowed incessantly. But his hunger was not truly sated before he died in 2015. He found it here, calling Portland “America's New Food Eden” in Time magazine. He prowled the city for honest Americana food, fuel for his legendary anti-modern food screens. ![]() Ten years ago, New York food writer Josh Ozersky barreled into Portland for a 36-hour food binge. ![]() |