![]() When he signed up for Love & Hip Hop Hollywood, he knew he’d eventually have to. Had it not been for the show, Brock, who identifies as bisexual, is not sure he would have come out to Hunter - at least, not now. It was a lot to watch and especially a lot to endure, but he wouldn’t change one bit of his experience. … There is never a right way to tell a woman who loves you that. “It was definitely the hardest thing that I’ve ever done in my life. It was my biggest nightmare,” Brock said. That moment was everything that I imagined it would be. Then, Hunter ran out of their therapy session and collapsed to the ground, prompting a producer to step in front of the camera and rock her back and forth. And when Brock finally couldn’t bear breaking the heart of the woman whom he calls his best friend, he jumped up and ran into the bathroom. ![]() When he actually said the words he’d mustering up for years, Hunter dropped her head to her lap and sobbed uncontrollably while a therapist looked on, trying to counsel them. Even though Amber has been in her relationships and I've been in mine, she has a tight-knit relationship with my family and I have one with hers."īut Brock finally built up the courage to tell her that the man she’s been in love with for years and was hoping to romantically reconnect with is in love with another man. "Even though we haven't been together, Amber is my best friend, and we are around each other a lot. "It was me figuring out, How do you tell someone who loves you, who's still in love with you … How do you tell them that?" he told BuzzFeed News in a recent phone interview. He worried that she would remove him from her life and he'd lose a longtime friend and a daughter (Hunter has a child from another relationship whom Brock has helped raise as his own). Their complicated relationship has been a central part of the series' current second season, and fans have watched Brock grapple with telling her the truth. Monday night's episode saw Brock come out to his former childhood sweetheart, Amber Hunter. ![]() ![]() But on Love & Hip Hop Hollywood, the story of Brock, a closeted rapper who feared what his family and industry would think of him, and Christopher, an openly gay producer growing more and more frustrated that his boyfriend of two years - the man he wants to marry - won't publicly acknowledge his presence, was undoubtedly real. So often, viewers see that-can't-possibly-be-true twists and turns that reek of faux drama. Miles Brock and Milan Christopher have created one of the most authentic storylines reality TV has ever seen. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The serum works and Nora is revived and adopted the villain moniker of Mrs. In the DC Rebirth era storyline 'Cold Dark World' by Peter Tomasi and Dough Mahnke, Freeze was given an antidote to cure his wife by Lex Luthor as part of his wider efforts during DC's "Year of the Villain" storyline. This would be the last time Nora Fries appeared in the Post-Crisis era. Batgirl later saw Freeze and Lazara running together into the night. Victor refused, detonating a freeze-based bomb to collapse the building they were in. Batgirl briefly apprehended Lazara and asked Freeze to use his freeze gun on her. Driven mad by the power and attacking everyone she saw, Freeze desperately tried to convince her to stop. This results in Nora absorbing the full powers of the pit, and she returned as the villainous Lazara, with the ability to conjure flames and reanimate the dead. In return, Nyssa promised to revive Nora, but when Casandra Cain's Batgirl is captured, she convinces Freeze that Nyssa cannot be trusted and the desperate Victor thew Nora into the Lazarus Pit himself. In the story, Freeze had made a deal with Nyssa al Ghul to create a machine for the Secret Society. Freeze’s DCAU origin involving Nora was eventually transported to the comics. He would attempt to bring her back to life in 2005’s Batgirl #69 and #70 by Anderson Gabrych and Pop Mhan. The reason Freeze never contacts his wife is because his body had deteriorated completely, leaving his head attached to a robotic body. With no purpose left, Freeze’s motivation changed from wishing to save his wife to seeking revenge on the rest of the world. She went on to marry the doctor who revived her instead. Freeze never bothered to contact Nora once she was revived. His happiness is short-lived though, as The New Batman Adventures episode 'Cold Comfort' revealed that Mr. It is revealed at the end of the film that Freeze is alive, as he cries frozen tears of joy upon hearing the news. ![]() Nora is eventually revived when Wayne Enterprises funds a transplant. The oil rig explodes but the heroes manage to save both Barbara and Nora, with Freeze seemingly killed. Batman and Robin go to save Barbara at the oil rig that Freeze is hiding in. Freeze was on the verge of finding a way to cure his wife’s disease and kidnaped Barbara Gordon who had the same rare blood type as Nora. The moment becomes all the more tragic due to the suggestion this occurred circa "Cold Comfort," and the man's family were fatally frozen in front of his eyes when he was a child.The first instance of Nora Fries returning from her frozen state occurs in the DC Animated Universe, where she debuted in the Batman: The Animated Series episode "Heart of Ice.". Unmasked, the assassin was revealed to be an unassuming middle-aged man who simply wanted Fries to pay for destroying his life and family years earlier. Trailing Fries, Batman successor Terry McGinnis stopped an assassination attempt, swiftly felling the attacker. Given a cloned body and a fresh start, Victor Fries adjusted to life in Neo Gotham by visiting the grave where the remains of his original body had been buried. Freeze became a test subject for a life-saving treatment to eventually be applied to Wayne-Powers CEO Derek Powers, then emitting dangerously high levels of radiation following a life-saving procedure. In the series set 40+ years in the future, Mr. The character derailment of "Cold Comfort," however, provided Freeze's final appearance in future-set Batman Beyond's "Meltdown" - co-written by Bader and producer Alan Burnett and directed by Curt Geda - with everything needed to restore the tragedy that so elegantly defined the character. While seemingly ageless, cellular deterioration overtook his body, leaving Freeze little more than a head in a suit. Freeze now wrecked havoc and destruction amid a plot to encase Gotham City in ice. Once the most human of Batman's rogues in the animated canon, Mr. ![]() ![]() ![]() Our team put together this guide to help you decide on a toolset based on your experience level, the intended use of a tool, and the amount of storage space you have. ![]() It doesn’t overlap with any of the projects you would complete with the previous sets, but it does give you a variety of tools to help you tend to your garden.įactors To Consider Before Buying a Tool Set This type of tool set is specific to the tasks you complete around your garden. The tools in these kits tend to be cordless, which limits their power, but it makes them more portable so that you can use them anywhere around the home. Power ToolsĪ set of power tools is useful for people who use drills, saws, and drivers frequently. Occasionally, you’ll find a mechanics tool set that also includes standard hand tools for a comprehensive two-in-one kit. Mechanic tool kits usually consist of socket wrenches and regular wrenches of different sizes because those are the types of tools that mechanics use most frequently. Every homeowner should have at least one of these sets so that they don’t have to run to the store the next time they need to do a simple home repair. Hand tool sets come with essential tools like hammers and screwdrivers that you’ll need for projects around the home. Most people think of hand tools when they think of a tool kit, but you can also purchase sets designed for specific tasks, like gardening, woodworking, or mechanical work. ![]() ![]() Selecting a region changes the language and/or content on.
![]() ![]() The chapters are set over the course of a year in the World of Goo. World of Goo is split up into four chapters and an epilogue, each containing a number of levels. ![]() This facility is also available, albeit unsupported, in the Linux port. The WiiWare version includes multiplayer with up to four people on the same Wii. Players can also try to achieve the "Obsessive Completion Distinction Flag" for each level by completing the level under more stringent criteria, such as collecting a larger number of Goo balls, finishing under a set amount of time or using as few moves as possible. Extra goos recovered in the pipe are pumped through to World of Goo Corporation, a sandbox area where the objective is to compete with other players worldwide by building the tallest tower possible. The player must exploit combinations of these goo balls in order to complete each level. There are several types of goo balls in the game, each of which has unique properties. In order to do so, the player must use the goo balls to construct bridges, towers, and other structures to overcome gravity and various terrain difficulties such as chasms, hills, spikes, windmills, or cliffs. The main objective of the game is to get a requisite number of goo balls to a pipe designed to represent the exit. Players from all over the world can compete, as the height of the tower and number of goo balls used are being constantly uploaded to the 2D Boy server. There is also a bonus meta-game called World of Goo Corporation, where the objective is to build the highest tower using goo balls which the player collected through the course of the game. ![]() Each level has its own graphic and musical theme, giving a unique atmosphere. The game is divided into five chapters, each containing several levels. The game is built around the idea of creating large structures using balls of goo. Gameplay Overview Placing a goo ball to construct a bridge. The game was critically acclaimed and became one of the earliest examples of a commercially successful indie game. The game was nominated for numerous awards-the Seumas McNally Grand Prize, Design Innovation Award, and Technical Excellence-at the Independent Games Festival, and has gone on to win several other gaming awards. World of Goo has the player use small balls of goo to create bridges and similar structures over chasms and obstacles to help other goo balls reach a goal point, with the challenge to use as few goo balls as possible to build this structure. The game was released on Microsoft Windows and Wii on October 13, 2008, with releases on Nintendo Switch, Mac OS X, Linux, and various mobile devices in subsequent years. World of Goo is a physics-based puzzle video game developed and published by independent game developer 2D Boy. ![]() ![]() The accessories that PC manufacturers bundle with their desktops are rarely very good-if you care about your keyboard and mouse, you’re likely to spend extra on a nice Bluetooth keyboard or mechanical keyboard and a good wireless mouse anyway. This doesn’t affect our judgment one way or the other. Bundled keyboard and mouse: Some of the mini PCs we’ve looked at come packaged with keyboards and mice, while others don’t.A mini PC free of manufacturer cruft is more desirable. Lack of bloatware: Nobody wants useless, poorly designed, complicated software-bloatware-preinstalled on their PC, and it’s annoying for people who can’t figure out how to remove it.The policy should cover any defects as well as tech support over the phone, chat, or email. Warranty: Most mini PCs come with at least a one-year warranty, but the best have a two- or three-year warranty.Due to the system’s size, you might hear the fan (if it has one) kick on more often than with other computers, so it’s important that the fan’s sound isn’t too annoying. Although you don’t need to worry about burning your legs with a mini PC, you do need to make sure the case regulates temperature so that the computer doesn’t overheat. ![]()
![]() ![]() ![]() If you want to make use of all its functions you'll have to pay its price, over 300 euros, because there's no such thing as a Pro Free option. You can check it out for yourself by downloading the trial version that you can use 30 days for free, with a few restrictions. We've already mentioned the redesign that has led it to offer better results thanks to the optimization of workflows and the program's better performance. There's no doubt that Final Cut 10.3.4 is better than any other version, including Pro 7 (although this one does work on Yosemite). More intuitive color manipulation and recording.Single-step video output that allows us to edit directly for social networks of the likes of Vimeo, YouTube or Facebook, as well as preparing the files for DVD, Blu-ray, and mobile devices such as Android and iPhone.Furthermore, it can process video in the background without interfering in the workflow. Greater performance with 64-bit architectures and a better use of the Mac's GPU.It allows us to edit metadata and keywords to mark intervals and integrate them into smart collections. A library-based content organization with automatic content analysis.Video editing with advanced organization functions that provide a faster workflow adapted to the user.It offers us a wide range of complete functions: All these qualities have been boosted by a complete redesign that has optimized the organization of contents on the interface and improved the program's global performance.Īmongst the five best video editors on computer. ![]() Its users appreciate this software due to its speed when it comes to editing and mounting videos, its wide range of tools, the quality of the final result, and the fact that it's compatible with third-party plug-ins. A reference for professional video editors Developed by Apple, and only available for Mac, it's one of the most powerful and versatile video editing programs on the market. But when it comes to choosing the three or four best video editors for computers, we're sure that there's a name that will appear on all the lists: Final Cut Pro X. I now have version FCPX 10.4.6 and it's running beautifully on High Sierra.It's hard to say which is the best video editor of them all because we're talking about complex tools at a professional level, in which each user ends up specializing in certain ones and their yield depends directly on the control of each user. Clicked on it, installation began and completed. FCPX came up in the search choices and this time, Instead of "upgrade", it now said "install". I then went back to the App store and this time searched for "Final Cut Pro X" in the search window (I did NOT go back to my Updates window.). My solution: I went into my apps folder, took FCPX and moved it to the trash. When I went to update my FCPX tonight (It's been at 10.2.1 for sooo long), I got the same message "Incompatible Update." The App Store was forcing me to upgrade to version 10.5.1, which would of course require me to also upgrade my OS to Mojave. I've been upgrading my old mid-2010 Mac Pro (new metal/RX580 GPU, amongst other things), and got it to High Sierra where I would like this machine to stay so that I can continue to also use CS6 for my photography work. I know this question was from a year ago and it's likely been resolved by the poster, one way or another, but I had the same situation and found a super simple solution that worked for me. Otherwise, follow Tom's advice If you can. I'm still on HS but now considering upgrading to Mojave mainly for the latest version of FCPX. I know it exists and I used to have the direct link, but access may be tied to Mac and Apple ID. If not, call Apple support and they may direct you to the appropriate download. From there, Apple does have FCPX10.4.6 (last version to work on High Sierra) on their servers and it may direct you to the proper version in App Store. Link in support document to older trial version. I believe that this page is still active and will allow you to download FCPX 10.2.3 free trial, not current version. I'm rocking on a 2012 rMBP and really want a new Mac, at least dreams are free. 10k $$$ should get you going well, but for me, not going to happen today. You are sporting a pretty old Mac, so performance will suffer, especially with high resolution media. ![]() ![]() A grabber needs to be light enough for users so that it’s easy for them to manipulate the tool. Weight and maneuverability play a significant role in determining how easy a grabber is to use. Others have a mechanism that allows the user to lock the jaws once they grip an object. Some grabbers also fold to 90-degree angles, making it easier to reach items that may be at the back of a high shelf or cabinet. Most grabbers also have handles with rubberized coatings to prevent the tool from slipping out of a user’s hand while using it. These handles have a molded grip that conforms to the hand so that pressure is distributed evenly over the hand, which makes it more comfortable to grip when applying constant pressure to the trigger while maneuvering an object. Many of the best grabbers are easy to grip and comfortable on the hand while applying pressure to hold the jaws closed around an object. They can help those with mobility issues pick up objects and handle tasks like gathering toys and clothes off the floor in a child’s room. Though they don’t offer as much reach, shorter grabbers are easier to maneuver. They also can be useful helpers for routine maintenance around the house, such as changing a light bulb or collecting trash around a property. Longer grabbers are ideal for reaching objects that are higher off the ground than one might otherwise be able to access without a ladder. ![]() Grabber tools range in length from shorter 26-inch models up to longer 40-inch models. Most grabber tools have an aluminum shaft, which is lightweight, strong, and resists corrosion. Some models have other handy features such as LED lights that aid with visibility and shoehorns that help with putting on one’s shoes. Many also have useful features such as folding shafts and clips that allow the user to carry them or attach them to a wheelchair so they are readily available. For these purposes, the length of the grabber is important to maximize functionality. They are even helpful assistants for cleaning the trim above windows and dusting ceiling fans. Grabbers also are useful for reaching objects from a shelf, replacing the need for a ladder or step stool. Grabbers designed to help those with mobility issues are typically lighter and shorter than grabber tools intended for other purposes, making them easier to handle. For example, they are helpful for picking up trash, eliminating the need to constantly bend over to grab pieces of debris off the ground. These handy tools make reaching objects easier for those who may have difficulty standing or bending over. Grabber tools are designed for several purposes. ![]() Ahead, learn more about these and other factors that vary among grabber reacher tools. ![]() While length may be the most important attribute when selecting a tool designed to extend one’s reach, other factors can make a big difference in a tool’s usefulness, including maneuverability, grabbing mechanism, and weight. Photo: What to Consider When Choosing the Best Grabber Tool ![]() ![]() Iowa currently has four income tax brackets for corporations, with a top marginal rate of 9.8%. This includes money received from pensions, 401(k)s, individual retirement accounts, annuities, deferred compensation plans, and similar retirement programs for people who are 55 or older.Īlso, beginning in 2023, farmers 55 or older, who have farmed for at least ten years and are retired, can choose to eliminate the tax on cash rent and crop share, or they can choose a one-time exclusion of net capital gains from the sale of farmland.Ī tax advisor should be consulted to determine the exact implications of these changes for individual retirees. Iowa's income tax on retirement income will be repealed in 2023. 2025: Two tax brackets with a top marginal rate of 4.82%.2024: Three tax brackets with a top marginal rate of 5.70%.2023: Four tax brackets with a top marginal rate of 6.00%.Starting next year, the number of brackets and top marginal rates will be reduced until there is one flat rate of 3.90%. ![]() So, when will you start saving? Some cuts begin next year and others will take effect over the next four years.Ĭurrently, Iowa has nine tax brackets with a top marginal rate of 8.53%. Iowans will save almost $2 billion when all cuts are fully implemented. The historic tax reform signed by Governor Kim Reynolds last week is the third major tax reform since 2018. He ended his message with this great observation: The purpose of Vokal's email was to encourage Nebraska lawmakers to improve their tax code. If Nebraska does nothing, a person paying our top tax rate will pay about 75% more tax on every extra dollar they earn compared to their peer in Iowa." This will give our next-door neighbors what would currently be the 4th lowest income tax among states that have one. Meaning, if you have a pension, IRA, or deferred compensation plan, Iowa will be as favorable to you as any state with no individual income tax.Īnd now, legislation signed last week will reduce Iowa’s personal and corporate income taxes each year through 2026, when the state is expected to fully adopt a new 3.9% flat personal income tax. Since the last time Nebraska beat Iowa in football in 2014, the Hawkeye State has begun to transform its tax system from one of the worst, to one of the best.Īt that time, Iowa had one of the highest personal and corporate income taxes in the country, and was among the last states levying an inheritance tax, along with Nebraska.īut starting next year in 2023, all retirement income for Iowans age 55 and older will be tax-free. Some of our similarities are changing, though. Nebraskans and Iowans often share family roots or even work across state lines. Given the proximity of Nebraska’s largest cities, Iowa is usually considered our most comparable neighbor.Īnd our states do have a lot in common. ![]() In an email to its members, Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal wrote: ![]() Our colleagues in Nebraska had an interesting take on Iowa's recent tax reform success. That may not be everything, but in this kind of economy, it sure is something to a lot of people." "Iowa wants more Americans to know it’s a good financial decision to be an Iowan. ![]() ![]() Bastion’s first PPIF identified three contract numbers, three award dates, three start dates, and three sets of estimated and final costs. AR, Tab 18, Bastion Past Performance Proposal at 2090-2105. Bastion’s proposal included three PPIFs that discussed its own past performance. AR, Tab 19, Receipt for Bastion Proposal. On December 16, 2019, before the closing date for receipt of proposals, Bastion submitted its proposal to the agency. As relevant here, the RFP specified that when considering recency, past performance “on an ongoing contract where the contractor has not worked greater than nine months will be given less weight.” Id. Section M.3.2.1(c) of the RFP provided that past performance would be evaluated considering three aspects: recency, relevance, and performance. The RFP stated that such sources included, but were not limited to, the past performance information retrieval system (PPIRS) and similar systems, interviews with client program managers and contracting officers, and other sources known to the government. Section M.3.2.1(b) of the RFP provided that, in addition to the PPIFs submitted by the offerors, the agency would use past performance information independently obtained from government and commercial sources in its evaluation. The RFP’s general instructions for proposal preparation provided that offerors should include in their proposals “any further discussion believed to be necessary or useful in demonstrating your ability to perform the work under this contract.” Id. The RFP also specified that “fferor shall submit past performance information for no more than three contracts” per team member. The RFP specified that “nly one contract shall be described per PPIF.” Id. Id.Īs relevant here, section L.16.4.1 of the RFP required offerors to demonstrate their past performance by submitting PPIFs. The mission suitability and past performance factors, when combined, were stated to be more important than cost, with mission suitability being more important than past performance. ![]() The RFP provided for award on a best-value tradeoff basis, considering three evaluation factors: mission suitability, past performance, and cost. The RFP contemplated the award of a cost-plus-award fee/incentive-fee, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for a 60-day phase in period, a 2-year base period, and three 1-year option periods. Agency Report (AR), Tab 1, RFP at 0011, 0029 Contracting Officer’s Statement (COS) at 1. NASA issued the RFP on November 1, 2019, seeking proposals to provide products and services to support technical integration activities and necessary infrastructure functions for human space flight programs, including the International Space Station program, the Orion program, and the Gateway program. The protester challenges the agency’s interpretation of the solicitation’s past performance submission requirements and the agency’s decision not to consider Bastion’s submitted past performance information forms (PPIFs). 80JSC019R0023 for products and services in support of human space flight programs. (Bastion), of Houston, Texas, protests the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) interpretation of the terms of request for proposals (RFP) No. ![]() |
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