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![]() Knowing that the issue isn't anything on your end means you can forgo any troubleshooting.įinally, you can call your provider to ensure your modem supports your plan's speed or to see if there are plans or promotions that will be worth an upgrade, so you can get the speeds you need to have a stress-free day of work and play. The app will give you an estimated restoration time when there is one. The first thing I do when my Comcast Xfinity connection is acting flaky is open the Xfinity My Account app and look for any service issues. You can also check your provider's app or website for an outage. However, there are steps you can take to determine if that's the case or if there's another issue at fault. It's a frustrating fact, but ISPs are allowed to throttle your connection speed. The answer isn't as easy as calling your internet service provider and informing them of the subpar service. CNET's Ry Crist has further tips on how to get better, faster Wi-Fi to help you get your network back to working as it should. Most of the time, this fixes any speed issues for me. ![]() I recommend turning off your modem and wireless router, leaving them off for about 60 seconds, and then turning them back on. Ry Crist/CNET What to do if your speed is slower than it should be There's potentially more than one reason your internet may be slow. If your router was purchased in the last couple of years, odds are it's fine, and the issue is due to something else. ![]() Router technology, like any other technology, often changes, and that can lead to performance issues. However, that may be the case, depending on how old it is. It does so by running multiple consecutive tests. You don't have to rush out and buy a new router if the speed test results are lower than you expect or are paying for. An internet speed test measures the connection speed and quality of your connected device to the internet. Using your wireless router's speed test may prove to be more accurate - in theory, at least - because the router is connected directly to your modem. It's best to start by looking at a dedicated app. For example, Google's Nest Wi-Fi can run a speed test in the app or ask Google Assistant how fast your internet connection is.Įero, Linksys and Asus ZenWifi routers also include the same capability, although not all support asking a smart speaker to run the test. Ookla/Screenshot by CNET Do a speed test on your wireless routerĭepending on your wireless router, it might be possible to run a speed test through its dedicated app. A speed test is a quick and easy way to determine if something's wrong. ![]() This list has been ordered from the largest talent agencies in Los Angeles all the way through mid-sized firms and into boutique agencies. The first thing you need to pay attention to is how big and powerful a talent agency is. “If I had three hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend the first hour sharpening the axe.” – Abraham Lincoln How to Use This List Most Effectively ![]() You will need this information not only for your research process, but also for getting in touch with acting agents and making connections, mailing your materials, whether by email or snail mail (I’ve indicated whenever that was possible on which method you should use), and any other creative ways you can find. I’ve also included all the essential details for every agency which you may find useful if you’re doing more than one round of submissions and staying proactive with your search of representation. So, I’ve done some more research into this to make sure the information is accurate, expand the number of acting agencies, and “dress it up.” Now the list has most of the best agencies in Los Angeles, ranked by how powerful they are in the industry, and all of which are looking to represent actors and new media entertainers. ![]() Once I got a lot of it down, I realized that this may be a helpful resource for many other aspiring actor in Los Angeles. Originally, I’ve intended to put this list together just for myself so that I can effectively do 2-3 rounds of mailing submissions and follow-ups, and then stay in touch with talent agencies using social media, emails, phones, and tracking their sites. The below list of top acting agencies in Los Angeles solves this problem. Normally, you would have to put together a huge list of all LA-based talent agencies – which is what I had to do for myself – then go through that list and pick which firms represent actors, because many of the LA agencies work exclusively with writers only, or hosts, or entertainers, new media talent (YouTube, Instagram, Twitch), and so on. And it’s bad, because there’s a lot more work to do in terms of research and choosing the right agency that can potentially take you on. It’s good, because you have a lot to choose from. This can be a good or a bad thing for all of us actors living in Tinseltown. LA being the capital of the entertainment business with hundreds of thousands of creatives (actors, writers, directors, artists, etc.) living and working here, everybody wants a piece of the pie. There are hundreds of talent agencies in Los Angeles. Kathleen Schultz Associates Talent Agency (KSA) Kazarian/Measures/Ruskin & Associates (KMR) Amsel, Eisenstadt, Frazier & Hinojosa Talent Agency (AEFH) Cunningham Escott Slevin & Doherty (CESD) Qualified charitable distribution one-time election. If you can take the self-employed health insurance deduction on Schedule 1 (Form 1040), line 17, and you can’t use the Self-Employed Health Insurance Deduction Worksheet in these instructions, you will now use Form 7206, instead of Pub. Self-employed health insurance deduction. The alternative motor vehicle credit has expired. See Schedule H (Form 1040) for more information.Īlternative motor vehicle credit. ![]() The credits for qualified sick and family leave wages paid in 2023 for leave taken before April 1, 2021, and for leave taken after March 31, 2021, and before October 1, 2021, are now reported on Schedule 3, line 13z. Line 13c will be used to report the elective payment election amount from Form 3800.Ĭredits for qualified sick and family leave wages. Line 6m will be used to report the credit for previously owned clean vehicles from Form 8936. Line 5b will be used to report the energy efficient home improvement credit from Form 5695. Line 5a will be used to report the residential clean energy credit from Form 5695. For 2023, the standard deduction amount has been increased for all filers. ![]() For more information, see chapter 1, later. Generally, the amount of income you can receive before you must file a return has been increased. This credit is available for previously owned clean vehicles acquired and placed in service after 2022. The credit is still reported on Form 8936 and Schedule 3 (Form 1040), line 6f. The maximum amount of the credit and some of the requirements to claim the credit have changed. This credit is now known as the clean vehicle credit. The credit for new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles has changed. ![]() The maximum additional child tax credit amount has increased to $1,600 for each qualifying child. See chapter 1, later.Īdditonal child tax credit amount increased. If you live in Maine or Massachusetts, you have until April 17, 2024, because of the Patriots’ Day and Emancipation Day holidays. For the latest information about the tax law topics covered in this publication, such as legislation enacted after it was published, go to IRS.gov/Pub17.ĭue date of return. Most of these changes are discussed in more detail throughout this publication.įuture developments. Last law to change rates was the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.This section summarizes important tax changes that took effect in 2023. Last law to change rates was the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. Last law to change rates was the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. ![]() Rates and Brackets In Nominal Dollars, Income Years 1862-2021 Though barely 100 years old, individual income taxes are the largest source of tax revenue in the U.S. The Federal Income Tax was established in 1913 with the ratification of the 16th Amendment. imposes a progressive income tax where rates increase with income. Federal Individual Income Tax An individual income tax (or personal income tax) is levied on the wages, salaries, investments, or other forms of income an individual or household earns. Federal Corporate Income Tax Rates & Brackets Historical U.S. We just know they live in the third house down from us and they have a yellow dog. Sometimes we even wave at a neighbor and sadly, we haven’t even met them. A wave wasn’t enough neighbors visited and shared stories and food! Today we enter our attached garages, get in our cars, open the door long enough to exit and off we go. In days gone by, as we call them, people took walks and they were never short because others were out on their front porches and kids were playing in the yard (or on the street). Our culture is often called a garage-society. 10 Bible Verses to Encourage People in Trials ![]() Does your friend need a few repairs or any outside work done? Ask people from your church to help and take the group to their house to work and visit. Add funny anecdotes to make your friend laugh (and you will, too).ģ0. Find lots of pictures of vacation spots your friend has always wanted to visit, or even share yours. Just listening is a huge, underutilized ministry that speaks volumes.Ģ8. Remember, you’re not there to “fix” things. If it’s hot, get the iced tea glasses filled. If it’s cold, bundle up and have hot cocoa. If one of you has a porch or deck, have a nice long visit. Then go over and prepare the meal and visit. Head to the grocery store and get all the ingredients needed for your friend’s favorite meal. Bring your loved one to church with you.ġ2. If your friend is able, take a trip to the local art museum.ġ1. If you live within a short drive of a body of water, and the weather is conducive, either rent a boat and/or have a “captain” take you both on a tour of the lake or ocean inlets.ġ0. Compose a silly song using “garage band” or some other app and send it to the person you want to cheer up.ĩ. Gather a group of mutual friends and have each one make a poster exclaiming appropriate wishes and take a group photo for your friend.Ĩ. Grab a photo of your friend and have a caricature artist draw a sweet rendition of your friend and present it to them as a gift.ħ. Borrow a telescope (even better if you own one) and take your friend somewhere to see God’s stars on a clear, moonless night (unless you want to gaze at the moon).Ħ. Grab some popcorn and your friend’s favorite movie and have a film night at her house.ĥ. Make a little plant marker with a Bible verse written on it.Ĥ. Buy a pack of flower seeds and all the items needed for your friend to plant seeds and watch them sprout in a sunny windowsill. Enlist a group of friends and have a “get well caroling” party at your beloved’s house (if possible).ģ. Make it about all their good qualities and nothing about their long-term suffering.Ģ. Write a poem about your friend and post it on a social media account. 30 Ways to Encourage Someone in a Long Period of Sufferingġ. The list is in no particular order of importance, except this one: pray for them and with them. We’ll refer to the person as your friend throughout this article, even though it might be a family member. How can we continue to help and cheer them?įollowing are thirty out-of-the-ordinary ways you can come alongside your friend or family member with the love of Christ. When able, they’ve been taken out for meals or have been given meals at home. Each time of suffering hurts, and when it’s extended, the hurting person often stops asking for help for fear they will “wear others out.” Maybe they are facing a long season of infertility or waiting on a job or relationship change, or a life-changing event looms on the horizon. They’ve received dozens of cards and flowers, but how can we continue to love on people who are suffering for an extended period? Other times, a prolonged time of discouragement or illness catches a friend. ![]() ![]() Sometimes tough times last a short season. We also ask our friends and family for support and encouragement. ![]() When our times of trials and tribulation arrive, we cry out to God. There was no “if” in Jesus’ statement, therefore we know to expect trouble. Once FlightGear is installed you can turn on “terrasync” to automatically download the newest world scenery as you visit new areas.Visit our main web page to download and install FlightGear (always 100% for free!) FlightGear is 100% free to download - including the entire world scenery database and all the 100’s of available aircraft.SBGL, Rio De Janeiro Galeao Airport, Brazil, scenery for FSX. Hooray wrote:I would still suggest to tread carefully with this - the way this is implemented, its going to break again, it would have to use a variable (property) to look up the cycle dynamically. FlightGear is an open-source flight simulator desktop program. Version 3.0 of FlightGear, the free and open source flight simulator that can be regarded as a game or as a research tool, has been released.įounded in 1997, FlightGear is developed by a worldwide group of volunteers and is used all over the world by desktop flight simulator enthusiasts, for research in universities and for interactive exhibits in museums. An ADE upgrade of the FSX stock airport, now with a photoreal airport background and made more lively. Tested only in FSX but may also work in P3D.Īlso downscaled a few buildings that ware too big i.m.h.o. Infinite Flight is the most comprehensive flight simulator for iPad and other mobile devices. It supports a variety of popular platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux, etc. It features more than 400 aircraft, a worldwide scenery database, a multi-player environment, detailed sky modelling, a flexible and open aircraft modelling system, varied networking options, multiple display support, a powerful scripting language and an open architecture. ![]() Being open-source, the simulator is owned by the community and everyone is encouraged to contribute. Highlights in this release include integration of the FGCom voice communications client within the simulator, improved terrain rendering, faster scenery loading, and improved usability. The enhancements seem to have been well received to judge by this comment made on the blog post announcing the release: FlightGear Flight Simulator Januby Thorsten R. World Scenery 2.0 Together with the release of Flightgear 3.0, a new world-wide scenery is now made available Flightgear’s world scenery is based on large-scale processing of publicly available and GPL compatible geodata. Visibility is another chapter I have to get used to more fog and haze, but probably this is what the pilot actually sees when he is looking out of the window, so this is as close to reality as you can get! I am amazed by the new performance! The way the sunlight plays with fuselage of the airplanes is beautyfull. Start>Flightgear x.x.x Folder in Startmenue> Tools>Install and Uninstall Scenery Start this Programm Select in the Program the Place where the original. ![]() This release coincides with the release of FlightGear World Scenery 2.0 which has improved scenery data for the entirety of the planet and incorporates OpenStreetMap roads and detailed terrain information from a variety of sources. ![]() ![]() tgz files are located (often the download folder) and select the directory of the FG Scenery Folder. FlightGear, the free and open-source flight simulator software has a new stable release, FlightGear 2020.3, with internal improvements to flight models, updated aircraft, and visual enhancements. After this Launch FG, chose any Aircraft, push. While FlightGear can be downloaded for free from many locations including the FlightGear website it can also be bought on a CD which makes installation faster and easier for new users. ![]() In addition, the available Japanese voice actors working on the anime reprise their roles in All-Star Battle R.Īll-Star Battle R released with a Standard Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition, and Collector's Bundle. The color palettes and designs of Part 1 to Part 6 characters in All-Star Battle R are noticeably different from those of the original All-Star Battle, having been modified to closely follow the looks in the various anime adaptations of the series. It was also later announced by Bandai Namco that the game would be available on the Nintendo Switch, Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and the Xbox One. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R was first announced by Sony as part of the PlayStation State of Play event on March 9, 2022, with a release date of early fall of that same year. Both fans who have played the original All-Star Battle and newcomers will be able to enjoy the experience.Demo for All-Star Battle R at Anime Expo 2022 With new audio recordings from the Part 6 anime voice actors, the full atmosphere of the animated series is realized. How the Game has Evolved from the Original All-Star Battle – Based on the All-Star Battle system released in 2014, the game design of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R reinvigorates the experience with adjustments to the fighting tempo and the addition of hit stops and jump dashes.All-Star Battle Mode also offers special cosmetic skins for characters and unique illustrations that can be enjoyed in gallery mode. You can play through over 100 battles with various settings and conditions. The main mode, All-Star Battle Mode, features not only clashes between characters from the original game, but also brand new battles that are unique to All-Star Battle R. A Variety of Game Modes – JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R consists of All-Star Battle Mode, Arcade Mode, Online Mode, Versus Mode, Practice Mode, and Gallery Mode.50 Playable Characters from All JoJo Arcs – Jonathan Joestar, Jotaro Kujo, DIO, Jolyne Cujoh, and other characters from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure gather across multiple generations! With 50 playable characters from all arcs, you can experience popular battles from each story, and see characters from different universes interact for the first time!.Now you too can freely move the characters created by Hirohiko Araki with your own hands, and feel as if you’re inside the manga where graphics and text meet to invoke the characteristic “ゴゴゴゴゴ.” Stunning Visuals Authentic to Hirohiko Araki’s Style – JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R captures the over-the-top art style that is vintage JoJo, allowing you to experience the JoJo universe with powerful imagery as if Hirohiko Araki’s manga had come to life. With special game modes, experience popular battles from each story and see heroes from different universes interact for the first time! Now you too can brawl with your favorite characters in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R! The biggest game ever in the franchise, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R brings together 50 characters from every story arc. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is best known for its charismatic heroes who drop unforgettable catchphrases (“yare yare daze…”) and perform over-the-top moves as they pummel each other using martial arts and supernatural skills. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R is a fighting video game developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. (Don't worry, a pink vanity and closet celebrate her rosy outlook.)Īs the world waits with bated breath for the premiere of Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie, the design community has thrusted the spotlight on the dreamhouse. That said, size isn't the only difference from today's dream houses: Instead of rose-colored glasses, this studio provides a sunflower-tinged look at Barbie's life. In fact, Mattel says that when the first dreamhouse was dreamed up in 1962, only 0.1 percent of woman independently owned a home-which means this small Dreamhouse made a big statement. "As the Barbie dreamhouse has grown exponentially bigger since 1962, the 'dream' aspect has shifted from aspirations of career and home ownership towards aspirations of a luxury lifestyle. "The original Dreamhouse symbolizes actual dreams that a girl could have in 1962: Go to college, support yourself financially, and live in a home that you could decorate exactly to your own taste," the House Beautiful Next Wave designer observes. (Who doesn't love the collegiate pennants and dreamy photo of Ken?) Barbie's first home might've been on the smaller side, but Tara McCauley points out that big dreams are seldom restrained by square footage. With angular furniture and a boxy television, the inaugural Dreamhouse feels like a 1962 time capsule. Below, some of our favorite dream houses of all time. Join us as we delve into the fascinating history and mesmerizing interiors that have transformed these miniature abodes into iconic landmarks of the design world. "The colors were vibrant and over- the-top these days, anything goes!"Īs we look back at Barbie's extensive real-estate portfolio-and the realized dreams that came with each acquisition-we couldn't help but notice that some of her plastic properties have shaped the way we think about our own homes. "The Barbie dreamhouse is the ability to dream up exactly how you envisioned your life," she shares. Though it is fun to ogle at all the tiny details of each iteration of the toy-like an at-home elevator or slide that starts in the primary bedroom and descend all the way down to the front door-designer Taniya Nayak says there's more to Barbie's abode than what's behind its pink palette. "It inspired the notion of domestic life emulating personal energy and style, which is a mantra I support to this day." "The Barbie dreamhouse was the first time I encountered the idea of home as an extension of a fashionable, charismatic, dynamic woman," shares San Francisco-based designer Emilie Munroe. Several decades and many iterations later, Barbie's dreamhouse remains one of the most famous landmarks in fictional architecture-and continues to serve as inspiration for interior designers. Then, in 1962, Mattel released the very first Barbie Dreamhouse, giving the doll a special place to call home. With an array of career ambitions (and cute outfits to match!), the beach blonde has managed to remain an arbiter of taste since her birth in 1959. Before those latest entries in Barbie Land, where pink reigns supreme and every corner is packed with unapologetic glamour, there was the original doll herself. ![]() They are suitable for all ages and can be a creative way to keep the guests entertained.The Barbie dreamhouse isn't just the star of a certain movie premiering this week-have you heard of it? And of course it's the inspiration for a beyond-fun home reno show. Can Barbie Coloring Pages be a Part of a Birthday Party Activity?Ībsolutely! Barbie coloring pages make a fun and engaging activity for a birthday party. Barbie has been a role model, showcasing over 200 career roles, from astronaut to president, inspiring generations.įAQ 1. ![]() Barbie’s influence extended into digital realms, being one of the first dolls featured in online coloring pages.Barbie and her long-time partner Ken had a publicized breakup in 2004, only to reunite in 2011, announced on Barbie’s official Facebook profile. ![]() Barbie’s fan, Blondie Bennett, famously underwent surgeries costing over $40,000 to emulate Barbie’s appearance.Bettina Dorfmann from Germany holds a Guinness World Record for the largest Barbie collection, owning over 15,000 dolls.The debut of Barbie marked a revolution in the toy industry, introducing adult-like dolls to the market.Ruth Handler, inspired by her daughter’s play, envisioned Barbie, leading to the creation of this iconic doll.Skipper, Stacie, and Chelsea are Barbie’s younger sisters, and her first pet was a horse named Dancer.She was named after Barbara, the daughter of her creator, Ruth Handler, co-founder of the toy company Mattel.Barbie, officially named Barbie Millicent Roberts, was first introduced in 1959 with a price tag of $3. ![]() ![]() ![]() In a word, if you follow the method illustrated above to add week day to clock on your Windows computer, you will be able to directly know which week day (e.g. week day) M=month MM=display the leading zero d=day dd=display the leading zero y=year. Tip: In the new format, the meaning of the notations is as follows.ĭddd=day of week (i.e. Step 4: As the Customize Format window appears, manually input " dddd/MM/dd/yyyy" (without double quotation marks) in the short date format box, and then tap OK. In the meantime, you can also set the different clock-style layouts from the clock settings. Now, find Digitalclock and then drag it to your Windows 10 desktop. To customize manually, simply right-click on the desktop then select Gadgets. Step 3: Open Change calendar settings in Date and Time Settings. When installed, you’ll see a sidebar is created on the right-hand side. Step 2: Choose Change date and time in the Date and Time window. If Windows already features a system clock, whats the point of installing another one The answer is simple: ClocX is much more than just a simple. This how you add the Countdown Timer in Windows 10 without downloading software or using an online countdown timer.'In time management, timeboxing allocates. 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