an ugly scar that divided one of Europe's great cities for a few decades. After WWII Berlin was divided into the communist east side and the non-communist west side. People from the east side were going to work at the west side, as well as defect to West Berlin, which was considered a part of West Germany. One day in 1961 all exits to the west side were closed and cut off. The Berlin Wall was erected, primarily to halt the flow of defectors from East Berlin. The Wall was armed with landmines and there were "security" towers manned with guards who shot escape hopefuls on site. Many people who attempted defection were killed by the Stasi, guards, but a few lucky ones managed to escape - even though it was extremely difficult. With the Iron Curtain coming down during the autumn of 1989, the Berlin Wall was opened up by Communist East Germans on November 8. Soon there was celebration, dancing and the use of tools to chip away at the wall. The communist regime of East Germany resigned and the Wall was completely torn down sometime in early 1990. A historical and exciting time that was.
1. In 1990 Pink Floyd alumnus Roger Waters organized and set up a rock'n'roll and theatrical extravaganza performance of the 1979 classic album "The Wall" featuring a wide diversity of stars such as the Grateful Dead, Bryan Adams, the Scorpions, Cyndi Lauper, Sinead O'Connor, the Soviet Red Army military band, and much more, at the site where the Berlin Wall once stood. A temporary "wall" was erected and torn down at the command near the end of the concert: TEAR DOWN THE WALL!.
Last year Roger got busted in the Holy Land for spraypainting "TEAR DOWN THE WALL!" and "NO THOUGHT CONTROL" at the barrier wall that separates Israelis and Palestinians. This was a few hours before he gave a show in the area. He said that we managed to tear down the wall in Berlin and we're gonna tear this wall down too. Rock on, Roger!
Last year Roger got busted in the Holy Land for spraypainting "TEAR DOWN THE WALL!" and "NO THOUGHT CONTROL" at the barrier wall that separates Israelis and Palestinians. This was a few hours before he gave a show in the area. He said that we managed to tear down the wall in Berlin and we're gonna tear this wall down too. Rock on, Roger!
by I Saw U2 Live Twice October 8, 2007
The only city in northern NH. It lies at the beginning of the great north woods in the middle of coos county. It has about 11,000 people.
Berlin at one point had the biggest paper mill east of Michigan. But it closed in 2006.
The school's in berlin have bad teachers and they dont know what they're talking about.
There isn't much to do in Berlin for anybody, its basically made up of Rednecks, Stoners, French People, And poor people that moved up there from ghetto's in Mass.
Berlin at one point had the biggest paper mill east of Michigan. But it closed in 2006.
The school's in berlin have bad teachers and they dont know what they're talking about.
There isn't much to do in Berlin for anybody, its basically made up of Rednecks, Stoners, French People, And poor people that moved up there from ghetto's in Mass.
Joe: Dude i live in Berlin NH
John: Oh...whats there to do there?
Joe: Nothing, Berlin sucks.
John: Agreed.
John: Oh...whats there to do there?
Joe: Nothing, Berlin sucks.
John: Agreed.
by Scott728 August 9, 2006
1. That's how many German people call the eastern part of Berlin
2. A small IT & Media studio located in Berlin
2. A small IT & Media studio located in Berlin
by e-berlin September 29, 2010
An alternative to the eiffel tower for the homophobic, in which the the two men take the oppisite ends of the woman with a curtain in between them so that they cannot see each other naked. If desired, they can still high five through the curtain.
Guy 1: "Wanna eiffel tower her?"
Guy 2: "Dude I don't want to see you naked."
Guy 1: "Berlin wall?"
Guy 2: "Sure"
Guy 2: "Dude I don't want to see you naked."
Guy 1: "Berlin wall?"
Guy 2: "Sure"
by JBDK November 28, 2007
a small town in the center of Connecticut. A lot of the kids are rich, which leads to lots of alcohol and drugs. no one knows how to keep secrets, and a lot of backstabbing and gossip goes on.
"do you still talk to those girls from berlin?"
"hell no, if i tell them anything, the whole town knows"
"hell no, if i tell them anything, the whole town knows"
by anonymous March 8, 2005
New Berlin is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 38,220 at the 2000 census. New Berlin is the third largest community in Waukesha County. The city was named for New Berlin, New York. There being five other New Berlins in the United States, New Berlin, Wisconsin is the largest New Berlin in population, beating the second largest, New Berlin, New York by 35,417 people.
The median income for a household in the city was $67,576, and the median income for a family was $75,565. Males had a median income of $50,405 versus $33,720 for females. About 1.3% of families and 2.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.
Three main types of people live in New Berlin, WI:
Most Eligible — High-income singles living in the 'burbs.
These pre-middle-age to middle-age singles have college educations and bring in high incomes. Some own their homes.
Easy Street — High-income suburban couples without children.
Middle-aged married couples living a comfortable life in suburbia with no dependents. A majority are homeowners.
Single in the Suburbs — Middle- to upper-income singles living in the suburbs.
Singles ranging in age from 30s to 60s who earn a comfortable income. Some own their homes, and their careers range from management to service industry.
More about New Berlin, WI:
New Berlin Median Age: 38
Average Household Size: 2.63
Average Commute Time: 22.86 Min
Average Home Price: $225,000
Unique Facts:
There's a higher percentage of people who work in arts, design, entertainment, sports, or media occupations.
There's a higher percentage of people who work in business and financial occupations.
A higher proportion of them are single males.
The median income for a household in the city was $67,576, and the median income for a family was $75,565. Males had a median income of $50,405 versus $33,720 for females. About 1.3% of families and 2.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.
Three main types of people live in New Berlin, WI:
Most Eligible — High-income singles living in the 'burbs.
These pre-middle-age to middle-age singles have college educations and bring in high incomes. Some own their homes.
Easy Street — High-income suburban couples without children.
Middle-aged married couples living a comfortable life in suburbia with no dependents. A majority are homeowners.
Single in the Suburbs — Middle- to upper-income singles living in the suburbs.
Singles ranging in age from 30s to 60s who earn a comfortable income. Some own their homes, and their careers range from management to service industry.
More about New Berlin, WI:
New Berlin Median Age: 38
Average Household Size: 2.63
Average Commute Time: 22.86 Min
Average Home Price: $225,000
Unique Facts:
There's a higher percentage of people who work in arts, design, entertainment, sports, or media occupations.
There's a higher percentage of people who work in business and financial occupations.
A higher proportion of them are single males.
by HoundDoggi April 13, 2009
Most can't spell, and most like to brag about their 'intelligence'. Usually wearing Coach, Northfaces, Skinny jeans, Uggs and sweatpants to make them 'ghetto'. You will find the high schoolers juggling swim team, football, basketball and cheerleading while driving in their new Toyota's their parents bought them for getting good grades. Favorite past time is doing drugs, preferably Marijuana, unless you're in upbeat. The most the Berlinites have to worry about is the Yankees not beating the Red Sox. The middle schoolers are pathetic, and are sluts in the making unless they attempt to be 'emo' by wearing black eyeliner. They can't keep a secret and they cheat on one of the many people they claim to love. This town also needs to import black kids from Hartford.
Girl1: Daddy bought me the wrong car for Christmas!
Girl2: EW! I just stepped on a spider! Time for new Uggs!
Boy1: Dude, want to go to DQ and ride our bikes through the drive thru?
Boy2: Nah man. Let's go get wasted at your girlfriends party! I'm so hooking up with her!
Upbeat kid: I hate Berlin, Connecticut
Girl2: EW! I just stepped on a spider! Time for new Uggs!
Boy1: Dude, want to go to DQ and ride our bikes through the drive thru?
Boy2: Nah man. Let's go get wasted at your girlfriends party! I'm so hooking up with her!
Upbeat kid: I hate Berlin, Connecticut
by Good Will April 16, 2011