![]() She is also well-known for voicing Astrid Hofferson in DreamWorks How to Train Your Dragon franchise. From movie musicals like Camp Rock to classic dramas like The Color of Friendship, ahead are the 50 best Disney Channel Original Movies, ranked by a hardcore DCOM stan. America Georgine Ferrera is an American actress, voice actress, and producer, who is best known for playing Carmen Lowell in the 2005 film adaptation of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and its 2008 sequel. You can’t also forget the household names that came out of these movies like Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez and Raven Symoné. They're not the best, but when they finally get their new coach, they'll do whatever it takes to be their best. 'Gotta Kick it Up' is about a group of high school students who form a dance team. I especially enjoyed this movie since I am a dancer myself. ![]() I took all the iconic catchphrases, outrageous fashion choices and heavy hitters into consideration (because I’m still singing “Strut” in the mirror to this day). Finally, Disney Channel made a movie about dancing, and not just a sport like they usually do. Well, I did it and I welcome all your thoughts once you’re done reading it. ![]() How can one rank between High School Musical, Halloweentown, Cadet Kelly and Cheetah Girls? The thought of ranking them left me super excited at first, and then super stressed out. While shows were everything to me, the Disney Channel Original Movies (or DCOMS) were the core of the network. See, I grew up watching Disney Channel (and I even wrote a piece on how it impacted my life). However, this list is by far the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. As a writer, I have no problem sharing my favorite things or my honest opinions on a subject.
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![]() Table 1 shows the annual enrollment fee and annual deductible for active duty family members enrolled in TRICARE Select or TRICARE Prime. If you have TRICARE Select, you must spend your deductible before TRICARE cost-sharing begins. ![]() If you have TRICARE Prime, there’s no annual deductible. Changes from 2021 costs are in bold.Īnnual Enrollment Fees and Annual DeductiblesĪctive duty service members and active duty family members continue to have no enrollment fees. Retirees, their family members, and most others must pay an annual enrollment fee for their coverage. When enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select, TRICARE Retired Reserve, TRICARE Young Adult, or the Continued Health Care Benefit Program, you follow TRICARE Select Group B deductibles and applicable copayments or cost-shares.īelow is a list of the 2022 costs for TRICARE health plans. ![]() You’re in Group B if your initial enlistment or appointment or that of your uniformed service sponsor began on or after Jan.You’re in Group A if your initial enlistment or appointment or that of your uniformed service sponsor began before Jan.What group you’re in determines your enrollment fees or premiums and any other per service out-of-pocket costs that you may have with your TRICARE plan. TRICARE beneficiaries fall into one of two groups: Group A or Group B. Even if you keep your current health plan next year, you should check for any cost changes that will affect you. Knowing the 2022 costs will help you prepare for TRICARE Open Season, which runs from Nov. This affects enrollment fees and premiums for some individuals, as well as certain out-of-pocket costs. Cost changes reflect decisions made by Congress, cost-of-living adjustments, changes to the cost of health care services and drugs, and more. This means annual cost changes for most TRICARE health plans, starting Jan. The 2023 TRICARE health plan costs are available. ![]() Shred: Shredding discs are included with most models of food processors, and are superb at shredding cabbage, cheese, potatoes and everything in between. Slice: Many food processors, including KitchenAid ® food processors, come with accessories like a slicing disc that let you slice vegetables at your desired thickness. Puree: A food processor can be used for pureeing cooked vegetables and fruits, making nut butters, hummus and more. As the name suggests, this is the tool to use for delicious pesto, chopping veggies for soups and stews, and anything else your recipes call for. Whip: The KitchenAid ® Variable Speed Hand Blender with Chopper and Whisk Attachment can be used to whip fluffy egg whites or emulsify vinaigrettes. You can also purchase individual accessories for your hand blender that suit your favorite kinds of recipes.Ĭhop: Chop away with a food processor or chopper.So if you want to whip up some mashed potatoes for one, an immersion blender can be your go-to. Puree: An immersion blender works great for pureeing ingredients, especially if you’re making a smaller batch of food.Blend: You can count on your immersion blender for most liquid and wet recipes like, this delectable B utternut Sq uash Soup that comes together right in the pot.You can also find accessories like the whisk attachment to help with your quick whipping needs. Interchangeable blending arm accessories, like a chopper, are available to help expand their versatility. ![]() KitchenAid ® hand blenders can also enhance your culinary adventures by allowing you to blend in various containers and pots. KitchenAid ® food processors, for example, can bring versatility and power to any recipe with accessories like a whisk attachment that’s available with some models, or a reversible slicing and shredding disc. Depending on the model and make, both immersion blenders (also known as hand blenders or stick blenders) and food processors may offer attachments or accessories to widen the scope of their capabilities. A food processor has larger, flat blades at the bottom of the work bowl, or discs that sit at the top and can chop, shred, grind, puree and more.įood processors feature a work bowl where processed ingredients are collected, while a key feature of the immersion blender is that you blend directly in the bowl or pot you’re using for the rest of your prep, so it takes up less space and cuts down on dishes. In short – yes! An immersion blender is a handheld blender with a small spinning blade that is immersed into ingredients to create smoothies, soups and sauces. Perhaps a big siphon somewhere out in the Midwest.Is there a difference between an immersion blender & food processor? Up until the time I saw mayonnaise being made on a late-night, full-length infomercial for a hand blender (which, at the time-this was the mid-'80s-was remarkably new), I'd always assumed it came from. But it explains one of the most oh-my-god-I-can't-believe-I-just-saw-that-happen moments I've had in my life, and I'm sharing it in the hope that it might give at least a few of you a very similar reaction. There is nothing here that has not been done before by other people. You may have even seen this suuuuuuper-old video I made. If you've been reading the site for a few years, or have my book, you've no doubt read about this technique. The immersion blender creates a vortex, gradually pulling the oil down into the whirling blades.The oil floats at the top, so when you stick the blades of the hand blender down into the cup, they'll be in direct contact with the egg yolk, water, acid, and mustard.By using a jar just wider than the head of the blender, the oil is gradually emulsified into the other ingredients. ![]() Most people really enjoy the Keurig K1500. On the other hand, the Keurig K1500 is more expensive than most machines and you won’t get alot of fancy features like programmability or customizations. On top of that it gives you everything you could want from a single serve brewer: a huge water reservoir for less refilling, multiple cup sizes, a strong brew option, and fast brewing so you can have a hot cup of delicious coffee in your hands sooner than later. This means it’s built to withstand high traffic use with its commercial grade material and will last longer than your typical residential Keurig machine. The K1500 is part of Keurig’s commercial line of coffee machines. ![]() The reason? It simply is the best combination of convenient hot coffee brewed fast in a high quality built machine. More expensive than most Keurig machines Review:Īfter going through this list and the research, we decided to update our best Keurig coffee maker to the K1500.Commercial grade quality Things We Don’t Like:.Let’s look at some of Keurig’s best models on the market right now… #1 Best Overall: Keurig K-1500 This brand has now become a staple in homes throughout the U.S. Over the years, Keurig has brought in innovative ideas and improved on old models. And we’re here for it! The 9 Best Keurig Coffee Makers Not bad! Keurig showed us an easier way to brew our morning coffee. reports that approximately 20 million households in the U.S. This brand has revolutionized how we drink coffee as a nation! According to, single-serve K-cup style brewers are currently second only to standard drip coffee machines in popularity. Keurig’s popularity has only grown since it first opened its doors in the 1990s. How Popular is Keurig? A Keurig Classic that keeps on ticking on our kitchen counter top! But the concept of a quick, clean brew using K-cups has stayed the same. Pepper Snapple being the most recent iteration. The brand has changed hands a few times since its founding with the merger of Keurig and Dr. Still, the quick-brew concept was a success that caught on quickly in the business world.īy 2004, Keurig began making smaller-scale K-cup coffee makers for American homes. These first models were often bulky and heavy to transport. The first K-cups and brewers were sold in 1998 only to businesses. But, this success didn’t happen overnight! Keurig Dr Pepper formed in 2018 after the merger of Keurig Green Mountain and Dr Pepper Snapple Group. The business started out as two guys tinkering around with coffee pots and single-serve coffee pods and then it turned into a billion-dollar enterprise. The original coffee brand, Keurig, was founded in 1992 in Massachusetts by John Sylvan and Peter Dragone. Can you put hot chocolate mix in a reusable K-cup?.How long can I expect a Keurig coffee maker to last?.How to Use Your Own Grounds in a Keurig.A “How-to” Guide for Keurig Coffee Makers.Best for Small Spaces: Keurig K-Slim Coffee Maker Best for the Office: Keurig K155 Office PRO Premier Brewing System The Keurig K-1500 is perfect for coffee drinkers both beginners and pros who value convenience, durability, and reliability. It shines even brighter if you just so happen to purchase it for your small business. I have used the Keurig K1500 for a few years now, and I love that it brews coffee fast and hot with a strong brew, takes up minimum counter space, and has a nice size 96 oz water reservoir. This coffee maker combines the simplicity and strong features of a household brewer with the reliability and durability of a commercial machine. Our top pick for best Keurig coffee maker is the Keurig K1500. You can find a machine for office or home, for specialty drinks, or your average cup of Joe. You don’t have to measure out coffee grounds so you get a consistent cup of coffee whenever you want!Īs we sorted through the massive list of the latest and greatest of Keurig brands to find the the best Keurig coffee maker, we found many models for various needs. These single-serve machines let us make one quick cup of coffee directly into our travel mugs. Keurig came into our homes with K-cups in the early 2000s and revolutionarily changed the way we drink our morning cuppa. The problem is you may not have time to make (or drink!) a full pot of coffee as you rush out the door. ![]() If you’re on the go a lot (who isn’t these days?!), you need your caffeine more than ever. Last updated on October 30th, 2023 by Alex Praytor That doesn't mean that the team has to be the original team, every time. There has to be passion in the team behind the projects. Thinking about Age of Empires, we're on the 10th anniversary edition of Killer Instinct, which is another nice example to think about. "You did a good job at laying out some of the examples from the past. Phil also wants to let fans and customers know he doesn't bring up games just to tease to no end. ![]() That will effect which titles they decide to revive. He wants to discuss with Blizzard leadership titles they are passionate about. Phil is excited about back catalogs of Bethesda, and Activision Blizzard. Windows Central specifically asked if there are any plans to revive and port games like WoW, Starcraft, and Heroes of the Storm to Xbox. Phil said he cannot directly compare Xbox's strategy in reviving niche games like Age of Empires and Killer Instinct, versus Activision-Blizzard's approach, as he wasn't involved in Activision's decision-making. Windows Central discussed the future of Activision-Blizzard games including dormant franchises like Guitar Hero, StarCraft, or Skylanders. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer expressed a lot of excitement for the possibilities of reviving Blizzard franchises, according to an interview with Windows Central. So, what do you think of the rumor? And which part of the Warcraft mythos should be covered in this potential re-launch of the brand on the big screen? NOT part of the rumor, just a fan interpretation. ![]() The first movie's director, Duncan Jones, previously both shared his own plans for a potential trilogy, and commented on the fact that a sequel wouldn't be happening as far as he knows, which is true even if the above rumor turns out to be true. We've also recently seen some community wishes for a potential Lich King movie, with Henry Cavil as Arthas ( with some posters whipped up as well), which definitely got everyone's vote for the next attempt at starting the Warcraft cinematic universe, and it seems pretty likely that regardless of which iconic storyline they choose to adapt, Metzen should be involved to some degree. In any case, his mentioning it definitely made us a lot more curious. Whether his comment was just as a member of the public and obviously interested in seeing more Warcraft or he knows something more about this rumor is unclear, although it seems difficult to believe a project like that would be made without his knowing about it. Metzen was also involved in the first movie, co-producing it and being an un-credited writer, and he also had a cameo appearance in it as a turbaned perfume vendor in Stormwind. Warcraft 2 Rumored to Be Happening at Legendary Hmmmm. Now all of the above rumors were a little under our benchmark, as it's all very vague, but something new came up today which definitely got our attention, as first noticed by Wowhead: All related articles mention the poor critical and audience receptions of the first movie, as well as it's success in China and high box office returns from overseas. ![]() The next rumor had a little more weight to it, coming from a relatively reliable "scooper", Daniel Ritchman via Movie Web, and claimed that the second movie is actually already in development. ![]() These were somewhat vague and just mentioned that the production company for the first movie, Legendary Entertainment, were "already discussing" the next Warcraft movie behind the scenes and that it would wipe the slate clean and start the franchise over. There have been some rumors going around recently about a potential second Warcraft movie that may be in development. To measure the distance I’ve chosen an analog sensor (Sharp GP2Y0A21YK) because it has the best results when compared to other distance sensors. ![]() The TEMT6000 recognizes typical human visible spectrum with light wavelengths in the range of 390–700 nm. visible light emitted by a source, measured in lm) divided by an area in m². Illuminance is a measure of total luminous flux (i.e. The graph below shows a relationship between the current and illuminance perceived by the TEMT6000. The output pin SIG works as a transistor, so the greater the light applied near the sensor, the higher the voltage is on the output of the pin. Wiring this sensor to the Arduino Board is quite simple: the VCC to the 5V pin GND to board’s GND pin and the SIG needs to be connected to an Analog Input. TEMT6000 light sensor has 3 pins: SIG GND VCC. It’s important to distinguish the two in order to determine when and how often we release the food. ![]() We’ll be using SparkFun Ambient Light Sensor TEMT6000 to detect if it’s Day or Night. ![]() Today we’ll make a smart automatic pet feeder using Arduino Uno! The key components of the project include an RTC module to track time and manage feeding schedule, distance sensor to monitor food level, light sensor to distinguish day/night, and RFID to identify our pet. Do you ever get lazy feeding your pets? Sure, we love our pets, but just sometimes we wish we could make it automatic. ![]() VI - Colored troops maybe accepted by companies, to be afterward consolidated in battalions and regiments by the Adjutant General. Commissions will be issued from the Adjutant General's Office when the prescribed number of men is ready for muster into service. V - The reports of Boards will specify the grade of commission for which each candidate is fit, and authority to recruit will be given in accordance. IV - No persons shall be allowed to recruit for colored troops except specially authorized by the War Department and no such authority will be given to persons who have not been examined and passed by a board nor will such authority be given any one person to raise more than one regiment. ![]() III - Boards will be convened at such posts as may be decided upon by the War Department to examine applicants for commissions to command colored troops, who, on Application to the Adjutant General, may receive authority to present themselves to the board for examination. II - Three or more field officers will be detailed as Inspectors to supervise the organization of colored troops at such points as may be indicated by the War Department in the Northern and Western States. I - A Bureau is established in the Adjutant General's Office for the record of all matters relating to the organization of Colored Troops, An officer ,will be assigned to the charge of the Bureau, with such number of clerks as may be designated by the Adjutant General. Black women, who could not formally join the Army, nonetheless served as nurses, spies, and scouts, the most famous being Harriet Tubman, who scouted for the 2nd South Carolina Volunteers. There were nearly 80 Black commissioned officers. Black carpenters, chaplains, cooks, guards, laborers, nurses, scouts, spies, steamboat pilots, surgeons, and teamsters also contributed to the war cause. Black soldiers served in artillery and infantry and performed all non-combat support functions that sustain an army as well. Nearly 40,000 Black soldiers died over the course of the war-30,000 of infection or disease. (Two of Douglass's own sons contributed to the war effort.) Volunteers began to respond, and in May 1863 the government established the Bureau of Colored Troops to manage the burgeoning numbers of Black soldiers. Recruitment was slow until Black leaders such as Frederick Douglass encouraged Black men to become soldiers to ensure eventual full citizenship. Volunteers from South Carolina, Tennessee, and Massachusetts filled the first authorized Black regiments. Lee's first invasion of the North at Antietam, Maryland, and the Emancipation Proclamation was subsequently announced, Black recruitment was pursued in earnest. Two days later, slavery was abolished in the territories of the United States and on July 22, 1862, President Lincoln presented the preliminary draft of the Emancipation Proclamation to his Cabinet.Īfter the Union Army turned back Confederate General Robert E. By mid-1862, however, the government was pushed into reconsidering the ban because of the escalating numbers of formerly enslaved people coming across Union lines (referred to in the military as "contrabands"), the declining number of white volunteers, and the pressing personnel needs of the Union Army.Īs a result, on July 17, 1862, Congress passed the Second Confiscation and Militia Act, freeing enslaved people whose enslavers were in the Confederate Army. Frémont in Missouri and General David Hunter in South Carolina issued proclamations that emancipated enslaved people in their military regions and permitted them to enlist, their superiors sternly revoked their orders. President Lincoln's administration wrestled with the idea of authorizing the recruitment of Black troops, but was concerned that such a move would prompt the border states to secede. In Boston, disappointed would-be volunteers met and passed a resolution requesting that the government modify its laws to permit their enlistment. They were turned away, however, because a 1792 federal law barred them from bearing arms for the U.S. garrison at Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina – which began the Civil War in earnest – set off a rush by free Black men to enlist in U.S. The issues of emancipation and military service were intertwined from the onset of the Civil War. News that the Confederacy had attacked the U.S. Army, and another 19,000 served in the Navy. By the end of the Civil War, roughly 179,000 Black men (10 percent of the Union Army) served as soldiers in the U.S. During the Civil War, this order from the War Department created the United States Colored Troops (U.S.C.T.), to recruit and organize African-American soldiers to fight for the Union Army. ![]() Why am I experiencing poor performance when using a VPN?.Which browser has the best performance?.Is there a maximum screen size that's allowed to be shared with Screenleap?.How can I improve the performance of my screen shares?.Can I use Screenleap to share a video in real-time?.How does Screenleap compare with other screen sharing tools like WebEx for performance?.Can I broadcast with my personal handle, but still control who gets to see my screen?.Are my meetings ever shared with a third party?.If I host or join a meeting, can the presenter or viewer control, install, or download things from my computer?.Are the connections for my meetings encrypted?.Is my screen data going through Screenleap's servers? 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How do I get it?. ![]() How many people can I join my meetings?.How can I share only a particular application or portion of my screen?.How can I prevent Screenleap from automatically starting when I start my computer?.Can I host Screenleap on my own servers?.What technologies are used to create Screenleap?.Can I view from my tablet and smartphone? Can I share from my tablet or smartphone?.What software do I need to install in order to view someone else's screen?.What software do I need to install in order to share my screen?. The title and description that is shown to listeners is taken from your original blog in their podcast app. Give your feed a title (this is just so you can identify it on Feedburner) and choose the new feed address (this address you will be submitting to iTunes etc so make a note of it). You will be given the option to edit information about your podcast. Another useful thing to use is the Title Description Burner (under the Optimize tab). Where it says 'burn a feed right this instance', enter the RSS feed address from step and tick the box next to it which says 'I am a podcaster'. ![]() ![]() You can right click on that and copy shortcut/link to get it (it will look something like ). If anything is unclear, drop be a message and I will try and help when I can: Next, these are the steps you should follow. If you need to edit files, Audacity is a popular free/unlimited audio file editor, but a quick Google search will find all you need to know about podcast recording and editing. I won't go into this here as I'm assuming you've got this sorted.
![]() Enhanced Reflexes: Angel has superhuman reflexes, being fast enough to block bullets with his wings and react to Quanxi's immense speed, albeit just barely.In fact, Angel is referred to by Makima to be Tokyo Special Division 4's second-strongest agent after Captain Kishibe, though his laziness holds him back. In addition, he is distinguished by his unique power to absorb lifespans with a simple touch, which he can then materialize into weapons, and is thus considered quite dangerous. He also grows to care about his partner, becoming concerned when Makima forces Aki to make a contract with her and attempts to protect Aki from her.Īs a Devil, Angel possesses all of the standard devil abilities. However, over the course of the story, Angel slowly starts to reject that notion and eventually desires to have a normal life like an ordinary human, even telling Aki that he wishes that he would quit his job as a Public Safety Devil Hunter and find another job that would allow him live a long and peaceful life. Īngel initially only wishes to die so he wouldn't have to work again, saying that he's always been prepared for the moment he dies. He is partial to soft-serve ice cream, eating three cones in one sitting and requesting another, but has shown a willingness to eat anything including zombie flesh and the corpse of a fellow devil. Īs a result of his power, the Angel Devil is socially withdrawn and usually is seen isolated from the rest of his fellow devil hunters, with Aki Hayakawa being the only one who has a sort of connection with him as he is the first known human who has not been afraid of touching him. When pressed to fight, he shows some reluctance at having to use his abilities and apologizes to the people whose lifespan he has stolen when he uses their lifespan to create weapons. His extreme laziness holds him back from being the strong fighter he actually is and he often refuses to work, even claiming to prefer dying to working. He dislikes being ordered around and seems to have an aversion to combat, preferring to move an unconscious enemy outside than carry on fighting. However, he is later seen apologizing to and comforting certain humans in their deaths, suggesting some form of affection towards humans, which he suggests is a result of being part-Angel. He considers himself to be a devil first and an angel second, stating that he believes humans ought to die in pain. The Angel Devil is a unique case among devils, having virtually no hostility towards humans. After the events of the International Assassins arc, Angel loses both of his arms. ![]() He has shoulder-length hair-depicted as red, the color may either specifically be known as " giant's club" in the official colored manga or " japonica" in the anime-with a halo floating above it and white wings on his upper back. Angel resembles a young, androgynous male, and is always seen wearing the Public Safety suit. |
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