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2016 Nissan Frontier SL
Our Price $23,500
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- Exterior
- Gun Metallic
- Interior
- Gray Leather
- Engine
- Engine: 4.0L DOHC V6
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear wheel drive
- Mileage
- 32,125
- City / Hwy
- 16 / 22
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2016 NISSAN FRONTIER WITH 32K MILES, SL PKG , NAV , BLUETOOTH , LEATHER, REAR BACK UP CAMERA AND REAR SENCERS , ROLL TOP TOPPER , BRUSH GAURD , CLEAN CARFAX V6 4.0 …SENIOR OWNED . TAKE A LOOK THIS TRUCK LOOK NEW ! This is the SL MODEL
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Standard Equipment
- Seats w/Leatherette Back Material
- Rear Cupholder
- Radio: Rockford Fosgate Premium Audio System -inc: 10 speakers including subwoofer, NissanConnect w/navigation and NissanConnect apps, 5.8" color touch-screen display, Nissan voice recognition for navigation audio, SiriusXM satellite radio, SiriusXM Traffic, SiriusXM Travel Link, Smartphone apps integration for iPhone and Android phones, USB connection port for iPod interface and other compatible devices, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, streaming audio via Bluetooth and hands-free text messaging assistant
- Pickup Cargo Box Lights
- Perimeter Alarm
- Passenger Seat
- Outside Temp Gauge
- Manual Tilt Steering Column
- Manual Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
- Leatherette Door Trim Insert
- Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel
- Leather/Chrome Gear Shift Knob
- Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
- Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Dashboard Storage, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins and 2nd Row Underseat Storage
- Illuminated Locking Glove Box
- HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts
- HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter
- Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 8-way power driver and 4-way power passenger seat w/adjustable lumbar support
- Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets
- Full Cloth Headliner
- Full Carpet Floor Covering
- Front Map Lights
- Front Cupholder
- Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
- Fixed Antenna
- Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
- Engine Immobilizer
- Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
- Driver Seat
- Driver Foot Rest
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
- Delayed Accessory Power
- Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- Compass
- Analog Display
- Air Filtration
- 60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Fold-Up Cushion Rear Seat
- 3 12V DC Power Outlets
- 1 Seatback Storage Pocket
- Wheels: 18" Alloy
- Wheels w/Machined Accents
- Variable Intermittent Wipers
- Tires: P265/60R18 BFG Long Trail
- Tailgate Rear Cargo Access
- Steel Spare Wheel
- Spray-In Bed Liner
- Side Steps
- Regular Box Style
- Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
- Fully Automatic Aero-Composite Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Full-Size Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown
- Front Fog Lamps
- Deep Tinted Glass
- Clearcoat Paint
- Chrome Rear Step Bumper
- Chrome Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
- Chrome Grille
- Chrome Front Bumper w/Colored Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
- Chrome Door Handles
- Cargo Lamp w/High Mount Stop Light
- Body-Colored Bodyside Moldings
- Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
- Side Impact Beams
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Rear Child Safety Locks
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
- Low Tire Pressure Warning
- First Aid Kit
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
- Back-Up Camera
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic w/OD
- Transmission w/Oil Cooler
- Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Leaf Rear Suspension w/Leaf Springs
- Hydraulic Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- GVWR: 5,730 lbs
- Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
- Front Anti-Roll Bar
- Engine: 4.0L DOHC V6
- Double Wishbone Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential
- 550CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs
- 3.133 Axle Ratio
- 21.1 Gal. Fuel Tank
- 1350# Maximum Payload
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Location: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Are you looking for a quiet place to spend with your special someone? How about an adorable—and affordable—Pigeon Forge cabin that overlooks the Smoky Mountains? How about a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom cabin that comes with your favorite romantic amenities like a screened-in hot tub and an indoor jetted tub? If all that sounds like what you're looking for, then you need to check out Happy Days!
This 1-bedroom cabin, located only 5 miles from downtown Pigeon Forge, is ideal for couples hoping to find a romantic escape in the Smokies. But with its additional sleeper, it can also work for families of 4 traveling to the Smoky Mountains for a much-needed getaway. Enjoy amazing views, comfortable living spaces, and all the comforts of home inside Happy Days!
Living Room
Your long trip to the Smoky Mountains will all be worth it once you arrive at Happy Days. Just say "
And when you're in the mood for something a little different, clear the coffee table and challenge each other to a game of Scrabble, or you can work together to finish a puzzle you haven't had time for at home. Enjoying the Smoky Mountains doesn't have to mean expensive outings and late nights downtown. There are plenty of happy times to be found simply being together inside Happy Days!
The open kitchen inside Happy Days is just the right size for a 2- to 4-person getaway in Pigeon Forge. You won't struggle for cabinet space—there's plenty of room for storing any snacks, drinks, or goodies that you've brought along. You'll also find all the major appliances in this cabin, including a microwave, dishwasher, oven/stove, and refrigerator. If you're craving a cup of Joe in the mornings, no problem! Happy Days comes with a coffeemaker and a toaster for easy breakfasts in the cabin. Pick up a loaf of bread and your favorite fruit butter from The Old Mill General Store in Pigeon Forge, and you've got an easy, delicious breakfast without having to get out of your pajamas!
And the best part about making your own meals in the cabin is you can enjoy them together in the privacy and comfort of your cabin. No fighting traffic or scrambling to get the best seat. You've got the best view in the house right from your very own back porch!
Dining Room
On those days you do decide to make your meals in the cabin, take advantage of the Happy Days dining space. With its glass-top table and black iron chairs, this modern dining room table provides space enough for 4 to enjoy homemade meals inside the cabin. And you can't beat the dining room's view! Two sliding glass doors provide generous amounts of natural light while you eat and a gorgeous view of the Smoky Mountain trees.
Conveniently, the dining space of Happy Days also comes with a small hutch where you can place your food during mealtime. And when you're done eating, clear the table and use it to set up your favorite board games or a card game for a night of indoor fun!
Happy Days comes with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom—everything you need for a romantic getaway for 2! French doors on the main floor open to reveal the cozy bedroom inside this cabin. Enjoy a full-size bed with an iron frame and all the added comforts of home. A ceiling fan, nightstand, bureau, padded bench, and
Finally, this bedroom comes with a large window that offers views of the Smoky Mountain trees. Leave the drapes open so the Smoky Mountain sunrise can greet you in the morning, or close them for some much-needed rest after long days of adventuring downtown. And don't forget—if you can't get away from the kids for the weekend, you can still fit everyone comfortably inside Happy Days. This cabin comes with a sleeper that's just right for 2 kiddos that might be tagging along during your visit to the Smoky Mountains.
Outdoor Spaces
The mountain views that come with Happy Days are definitely one of this cabin's best features. When you step onto the back porch and gaze out, you can see the rolling Smoky Mountain hills for miles. Enjoy this view from several chairs that can be found on the back deck. There's also a small table where you can set your drinks or play a game of cards. The screened-in area of the porch features an outdoor hot tub with Smoky Mountain views at every angle.
What better way to relieve your stress and enjoy time together than with a quiet soak in the evenings? You can even plan for a barbecue or grilling night during your stay at Happy Days using this cabin's outdoor charcoal grill. Sure, you can enjoy amazing steaks in Pigeon Forge restaurants, but where else can you enjoy homemade steaks just the 2 of you with one-of-a-kind views all around?
Other Amenities
Happy Days features some amazing amenities like an indoor jetted tub, outdoor hot tub, and ironing board, making stays easier! Plan to take advantage of everything inside Happy Days during your Pigeon Forge vacation. We want this romantic getaway to be exactly what you were hoping for—and more!
Conveniently, Happy Days provides incredible mountain views without isolating you from downtown Pigeon Forge. In fact, you can get to Pigeon Forge with only a 5-mile drive. Enjoy restaurants, shops, and these popular attractions on the days you decide to venture out. And be sure to take advantage of the Wi-Fi in the cabin to make your plans!
A theme park, shopping mall, and live music venue all rolled into one, Dollywood is the perfect place to bring your loved one for a fun day in Pigeon Forge.
Dolly Parton's Stampede
For a unique date night, plan to spend an evening at Dolly Parton's Stampede for a rodeo show and Southern-style dinner you'll only find in Pigeon Forge.
The Old Mill
One of the most popular restaurants in Pigeon Forge, The Old Mill (located in front of Patriot Park) features all the favorites of the South from country-fried steak to homemade pecan pie.
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"Son and his new wife stayed here for their honeymoon, I got them this as a gift. This is what they said.. "Great stay! We did not want to leave" Cabin is so so Awesome!. (The only fault was shower head needed cleaning..hardly any water…"
"Son and his new wife stayed here for their honeymoon, I got them this as a gift. This is what they said.. "Great stay! We did not want to leave" Cabin is so so Awesome!. (The only fault was shower head needed cleaning..hardly any water came out.) But they loved everything about it! Loved the hot tub, loved the location, loved the view! Loved the perfect cozy cabin!" They said they want to stay in the same cabin again!! It was perfect!"! Did not want to leave.
Mona Hardesty"
"My husband and I rented a cabin through Cabins for You back in August 2016 for our Honeymoon. We had a wonderful stay and our cabin was lovely. It was so relaxing and quiet but we were still close to town for the attractions. We definitely want to visit Tennessee again and we're planning on booking through Cabins for You!"
"We stayed in Happy Days loved it there. I didn't want to leave. Thank you Cabins For You for making my first trip to the mountains unforgettable!!"
Give us a call at 800.684.7865 or go online to browse and book!
Accepted payment methods: credit card, electronic checks, and OVERNIGHT money orders
This is a great way to protect yourself in the case of unforeseen events that delay you or cause you to reschedule or cancel your trip. You can add it on prior to your last scheduled payment. Want to know more? Check out our Trip Insurance page.
Our basic Property Protection Plan covers unintentional damages to your cabin during your stay and provides $1,500 in protection. Enhanced Property Protection (EPP) increases your limits and may offer an extension to your cancellation policy.
We want to ensure each guest has a clean, comfortable place to stay. The cleaning fee covers housekeeping and property cleanup of your cabin once you've checked out.
Yes! We offer a 10% active military discount (phone reservations only) and regularly feature deals for YOU. Just check our Specials + Discounts page to see how you can save. And if you follow us on Facebook and Instagram, you can always be on the lookout for flash sales!
Our Cabins for YOU Partner Program gives you discounts to top area attractions - from mini golf and mountain coasters to dinner shows and beyond - when you stay with us.
4+ bedroom cabins: No cancellation or change of cabin or dates within 5 months of stay 1-3 bedroom cabins: No cancellation or change of cabin or dates within 2 months of stay
Yes, we have quite a few options for pet-friendly vacations! Check out our wide selection online!
Each of our cabins has a fully equipped kitchen (refrigerator, stove/oven, and varying countertop appliances), shared living spaces for guests, a dining table and/or breakfast bar for in-cabin dining, and cozy bedrooms. Most feature wireless internet, flatscreen TVs, washers and dryers, decks with wooded or mountain views, and some games or game tables! You can browse by amenity online to find the perfect fit.
You'll supply your own food, drinks, toiletries, charcoal and lighter fluid (for charcoal grills), propane (for gas grills; check cabin before purchasing), and any other movies or games you'd enjoy on vacation!
We'll give you a starter supply of:
We provide all linens, along with 1 towel and 1 washcloth per person (based on property sleeps advertised). Many of our cabins have washers and dryers, so it is easy to use only the towels we provide. If your cabin does not have a washer/dryer, you may want to bring extra towels from home.
Most of our cabins offer high-speed wireless internet, but not all. Please check the amenities list and description, or check with your Vacation Specialist when booking!
Check-in is easy with Cabins for YOU. Each cabin has an electronic keypad, and we'll supply the unique code for your cabin 2 days before check-in. No keys, no going to an office. You'll use this to unlock your cabin each time you enter. Checkout is equally simple. Just shut the door behind you as you leave and it will automatically lock!
Check-in/out times: Check-in starts at 4 p.m. EST with guaranteed check-in at 6 p.m. Checkout time is 10 a.m. EST. We can't guarantee early check-ins or late checkouts, but you can check with your Vacation Specialist. Hourly fees apply for early check-ins.
Before leaving, please be sure to:
Once you've made your reservation, you'll receive directions via email and/or a phone call about 48 hours prior to check-in. Or give us a call at 800.684.7865 or email your Vacation Specialist if you have any questions about getting here!
If you have a medical or life-threatening emergency, please call 911. For mechanical and non-threatening emergencies, call 800.684.7865 and press option 2 to speak with one of our team members.
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Please report any issues regarding cleanliness of hot tubs, swim spas, or pools upon arrival. We will do our best to resolve them right away. To keep these spaces clean and serviceable for all guests, please shower off before using and refrain from using any lotions or oils. If issues are reported more than 24 hours after arrival, any additional cleaning fees will be charged to current guest.
Overall outdated and/or has worn out elements. There is little to no coordination in furniture and decor. Most furniture items are of lower quality such as cloth couches, laminate countertops, and particle board cabinets.
Average quality accommodations. Will have some good quality and some low quality elements. Things such as a mixture of flatscreen and tube tvs, good quality furniture but worn out and not consistent, particle board cabinets and laminate countertops with updated appliances, or updated appliances but not consistent. These properties have elements of a Bronze and Gold level.
Good quality accommodations. These properties are high quality, but all elements might not be considered luxury in nature. There might be more wear on furniture, deck/exterior, etc. TVs are flat screen, but might not be the newest in quality. Might have stone countertops with updated appliances that aren't stainless steel. These properties have some elements of the Platinum level, but elements are either slightly outdated, worn, or not as high quality.
Luxury accommodations. All elements are of high quality, design, and are up-to-date. Consistent furniture and decor in each room. Unique touches such as stone designs, barnwood/shiplap, full log pillars are often found in these properties.
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Tuesday, May 27, 2008 (CST)
- An Introduction to LINQ and Integrated Querying
speaker: Rob Vettor
{Speaker's notes provided}
While most enterprise applications are object-oriented, the data upon which they depend is not. Today, binding these two platforms together results in a significant amount of lost productivity as well as a less than optimal solution. Come and take a detailed look at the "LINQ Project " to see what Microsoft is doing to help bridge the mismatch between OO and data. As we examine the following areas:
• How LINQ manifests a move from an imperative to a declarative style of programming.• Adding language and framework extensions to provide a single, unified approach to querying data.• Examples of querying data from multiple data domains: In-memory, database, ADO.NET constructs and XML documents.• A look at Microsoft upcoming Entity Framework.• How LINQ fits into a multi-tiered application.
Be prepared for a solid overview with lots of code examples.
Speaker's Notes
Rob has provided both his PowerPoint slides and his demo in this one file: LINQ.zip


text: SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Airline stocks opened higher Tuesday, extending the previous session's gains on a further pullback for spot oil prices overnight to $54.29 a barrel. A rise in passenger traffic reported by the airlines for May, indicating a strong start to the summer travel season, was also maintaining bullish momentum in the sector. The Amex Airline Index $xal was up 1.5% at 53.69 in early trade, with discount carrier JetBlue Airways Corp. JBLU, -0.90% leading percentage gainers, up 2.2% at $22.85 a share, followed by Continental Airlines Inc. CAL, -3.04%, up 2.3% at $15.16.


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Published on May 18, 2018
Published by Amazon Digital Services
Pages: 316
Format: Kindle
No good deed goes unpunished.
I learned that lesson the hard way when I agreed to helping my friend Justin with a favor.
My platonic friend Justin.
A favor that helped him with his reputation but turned mine into the trending topic at my school. In a matter of days I go from quiet, nobody to school slut.
The problem with that? I'm still a virgin.
The whispers, the stares and the constant gossip could bring me down but I'm tired of hiding in the dark, covering up my anxiety and being alone. I decide to take on the bullies and find a few surprising allies along the way; the Allendale Four.
Oliver, Anderson, Jackson and Hayden make up this tight-knit circle of friends and they make it their mission to protect my reputation, my heart and my soul.
For the first time I'm not alone and I'm not afraid, but will the closed-minded town of Allendale accept our relationship?
A Piece of Heaven is a contemporary young adult reverse harem novel.
When I read a book, I like to be able to connect with the characters as well as invest in the story; I had some issue while reading this book, I couldn't get past the story plot.
The story of A Piece of Heaven was inspired by the movie Easy A, if you are familiar with the movie, the story started out just liked the movie Easy A did. Which I still thought was the most idiotic reason to help someone's social status, regardless of their friendship. The difference between the movie and this book was, the plot of the movie was funny and has a lighter theme, as opposing to this book, which have explored the darker theme of the social consequences.
In A Piece of Heaven, Heaven just cannot stop making poor choices, very often, her behaviors didn't make much sense to me. I also couldn't help but to wonder, if there was a point to why slut-shaming was bad in this book, I didn't think it was well addressed. The character Heaven has tons of issues, mental illness included, but I felt the book has missed addressing them. Self-harming and anxiety were pointed out as her main struggles, but they were either overlooked or quickly resolved in a way that was not realistic, perhaps misrepresented.
Personally, I prefer Reverse Harem to be a series, not standalone, in reason of it's difficult to justify, building the relationships with only one book. While this book did take a different path from most Reverse Harem romances I've read so far, as the guys and Heaven has been going to the same school for a while, and all appeared to have a crush on Heaven or something. Regardless, with only one book I thought the romance was still underdeveloped and not well established.
I thought the stalker plot is redundant, I've read far too many RH books shared the same and/or similar plot. It was nothing new and I wished there are more thoughtful plot out there. There was one part in the book particular that I could not get past, the front door scene. Why? Why did they think it was a good idea? And who has good senses would do that?
Overall, the romance/relationship was somewhat better compare to other RH I've read so far, but the story plot is just like most of the RH out on the market, still lack of creativity and share similar if not the same storyline.


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The quest to improve rechargeable batteries—especially those of the lithium-base variety—continues with efforts involving their electrolytes as well as their electrodes. A team at Carnegie Mellon University has developed and evaluated a semiliquid-lithium, metal-based anode that they claim provides both higher capacity and safer performance compared to typical lithium-based batteries using lithium foil as the anode.
It's well-known that repeatedly charging and discharging lithium-based cells induces formation and growth of strands of lithium (called dendrites) on the electrode's surface. These can pierce the membrane that separates the anode and cathode, resulting in direct contact and thus a short circuit, possibly leading to ignition and fire.
Among the available solutions to this problem is replacement of the liquid electrolyte with solid-ceramic versions; these are highly conductive, non-combustible, and impervious to penetration by dendrites. However, these electrolytes also result in reduced battery capacity, which is negative attribute.
The C-M team developed an alternative by creating a dual-conductive polymer/carbon composite matrix with a uniform distribution of lithium microparticles (Fig. 1). The matrix maintains its "flow" at room temperatures, and thus ensures contact with the solid electrolyte.
1. For preparation of the semi-liquid lithium metal anode (SLMA), lithium foil and lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI) were added into a glass vial containing poly(ethylene glycol) monomethyl ether (mPEG) at 200°C. The formed emulsion was then redispersed into THF and carbon black was added. After sonication and drying, the SLMA was formed at room temperature. (Source: Carnegie Mellon University)
They reversed the liquid electrolyte/solid anode interface to a solid electrolyte/liquid anode form, so that combustible electrolytes are no longer needed while the interface contact is sufficient. The design of phase reversing and emphasis on the use of polymers in metallic electrode preparation represents a new approach to the development of safer metallic-anode batteries.
"Incorporating a metallic lithium anode into lithium-ion batteries has the theoretical potential to create a battery with much more capacity than a battery with a graphite anode," said Krzysztof Matyjaszewski, J.C. Warner University Professor of Natural Sciences in Carnegie Mellon's Department of Chemistry. "But, the most important thing we need to do is make sure that the battery we create is safe."
Using their semiliquid metal anode with a garnet-based solid-ceramic electrolyte, they were able to cycle the cell at 10X higher current density than cells with a solid electrolyte and a traditional lithium foil anode. As an added benefit, this cell also had a much longer cycle-life than traditional cells (Fig. 2).
2. Setup and cycling properties: (a) schematic of a Li foil/LLZTO/Li foil symmetric cell with poor interface contact (LLZTO is garnet-type, ceramic electrolyte separator Li6.4La3Zr1.4Ta0.6O12); (b) schematic of a SLMA/LLZTO/SLMA symmetric cell with improved interface contact; (c) symmetric cycling of SLMA/LLZTO/SLMA at 1 mA/cm2 and Li foil/LLZTO/Li foil at 0.1–0.2 mA/cm2 at 65°C, with half-cycle time of one hour; (d) zoom-in voltage profile of the last 100 hours of the symmetric cycling of SLMA/LLZTO/SLMA at 1 mA/cm2. (Source: Carnegie Mellon University)
Full details of the research, which was funded by the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, are published as "A Semiliquid Lithium Metal Anode" in Joule (an open-access version is posted here).


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Committee Room 2
Ground Floor, Council Offices
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1) Welcome – Councillor Bryan Pepperell
2) Apologies / Introductions
3) Previous meeting minutes
4) Cobblestone speed humps – Lambton Quay (Paul B)
5) Results from the CAW survey (David)
6) Regional Cycling Map review (Simon K)
7) Spring into Summer competition (SimonK)
8) Shared Pathways Campaign (Emma)
9) Community Grants update and recommendations (Anna & Emma)
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11) Agency updates (All)
12) Transport safety education update on current main projects (Anna)
13) Sustainable Transport update on current main projects (Emma)
14) General Business (All)
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Shakhrisyabz suzani
Cataloguing data may change with further research.
If you have questions about this work of art or the MFAH Online Collection please contact us.
- Artist
- Title
Shakhrisyabz suzani
- Date
- c. 1800
- Medium
- Silk embroidery on cotton
- Dimensions
- Overall: 111 × 80 5/16 in. (282 × 204 cm)
- Credit Line
Museum purchase funded by Friends of Art of the Islamic Worlds, Franci Neely, Rania and Jamal Daniel, Olive and Bruce Baganz, Françoise and Edward Djerejian, Jennifer and Matt Esfahani, Nijad and Zeina Fares, Sima and Masoud Ladjevardian, Eileen and Kase Lawal, Jaleh and Bruce Sallee, Aziz Shaibani
- Current Location
- Not on view
- Accession Number
- 2016.83
- Classification
- Textiles
- Provenance
Ignazio Vok, Vienna; [Rippon Boswell & Co., Wiesbaden, Germany, "Vok Collection, Selection II," March 12, 2016, lot 138]; purchased by MFAH, 2016.


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Independence Helicopters
The utility inspection and construction markets is one of the fastest growing markets projected to have growth through 2030.
- Stage $500K in TTM Revenue
- Industry Other
- Location Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Currency USD
- Founded August 2009
- Employees 6
- Website independenceheli.com
Company Summary
Independence Helicopters focuses on five (5) market segments: Sightseeing/Aerial Photography, Business & Private Commuters (Transportation), Flight Training/Instructions, Utility Construction & Inspection, and Aerial Firefighting contract work.
Steven R. MartoranoFounder/CEO
Steven started Independence Helicopter to follow his dream of flying Helicopters and connect with other flying enthusiasts. He began as a Flying Club while he was training for his certifications and developed it into a well-rounded helicopter flight service company with a large opportunity for growth. He has been flying for 5 years and is certified to "fly in the wires" and in crew resource management.
Under his leadership, Independence Helico
Steven BellPresident
Steve joins Independence Helicopters, LLC. after serving more than seven years in aviation management with primary responsibilities in the Utility markets. In his new position, Steve will oversee all helicopter inspection and construction services and remote sensing operations for North America.
Steve brings over 20 years of military and industry leadership experience in aviation, operations and safety. He is a former Apache helicopter pilot and
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To increase geological and metallogenic understanding of the sector and to recommend favourable zones for gold exploration.
Geological studies
Burkina Faso – Lithostructural Study Supporting Gold Exploration
Project Start
April 2017
Project Duration
5 months
Purpose of the Operation
- To increase geological and metallogenic understanding of the sector;
- To recommend favourable zones for gold exploration.
The mandate was carried out by the exploration company Les Ressources Komet Inc. in Northeastern Burkina Faso. One gold mining operation and artisanal mining activities were being carried out in the study zone. Challenges
- Little in terms of recent geological data;
- Remoted desert region.
Need for improving geological and metallogenic understanding aimed at identifying targets for gold
● To improve geological understanding (structural architecture, lithostratigraphic context, geotectonic evolution); ● To improve metallogenic understanding (gitological models); ● To orient exploration by proposing targets for gold.
Solution Implemented by Effigis
Remote Mapping. Analysis Based on:
- Multispectral satellite images (ASTER and Landsat8);
- Airborne geophysics (magnetic and radiometric data);
- Topography (SRTM).
Contact a representativeCONTACT THE EXPERT
Ludovic Bigot
Principal geologist
Michel Rheault
Vice-President – Geology


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August 25, 2014 – "The Big Chill" is one of my favorite movies.
You can make a strong argument that "About Alex" is this generation's "The Big Chill", and then you might add that they don't make movies like they used to.
Both films, though released 30 years apart, are more than just a little similar. They focus on college reunions and suicide, and oddly (or purposely) the suicidal character is Alex, played by Jason Ritter in "About Alex" and Kevin Costner in "The Big Chill". The main difference is Costner's character actually dies, and Ritter's character lives to discuss it in great detail with his best friends.
It's not that I didn't like "About Alex". It has a talented cast and a compelling (though familiar) storyline. But when you've had the real thing, it is like comparing decadent chocolate mousse prepared by a chef in a fine restaurant to Hunt's Snack Pack Pudding. They are both good. One is just far superior.
The cast, lead by Ritter, includes Aubrey Plaza, Maggie Grace, Max Greenfield and Jane Levy, and they do a fine job of mimicking the cast that made this film 30 years ago. You could probably match both casts character for character. Not only that, there are records played on turntables, trips to the supermarket, morning runs in the woods, talk of fellowships and dissertations, and Jeff Goldblum; he starred in "The Big Chill" and his mentioned several times in "About Alex". There's also plenty of in-depth conversations about suicide, honesty, and whether friendships can survive now that they live in the real world.
The screenplay was written and directed by Jesse Zwick, who also writes for the television show "Parenthood". Zwick has another connection to "The Big Chill". His father Ed Zwick was the creator of "Thirtysomething", a television show that debuted after "The Big Chill", but seemed inspired by the film. Again, it focused on a group of friends who went to college together, and had deep conversations about life and its expectations.
Zwick is a solid writer based on his work in "Parenthood" and "About Alex". He may have based the screenplay on a concept already used, but I'll give him a break since original ideas are few and far between in Hollywood. He developed rich characters and gave them believable conversations, and when I wasn't busy making comparisons, it held my interest for 100 minutes. There's a point midway through the film when one character compares the group having dinner to one of those 80s movies about groups of friends getting together for the weekend. They all but mention "The Big Chill", and perhaps that is Zwick's way of beating us all to comparing it to "The Big Chill".
"The Big Chill" was nominated in several categories for Academy Awards, and although it didn't win, it was critically acclaimed. Only time will tell if "About Alex" has the same fate. Even though I liked it, I'm not holding my breath that any major awards are in its future.


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To start a unit on time management with my Leadership class this week, I showed them Randy Pausch's lecture on the subject. First, I had to show them his Wikipedia page to explain why he was famous, then I told them about The Last Lecture, and then I showed them a clip of his cameo in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek. I pointed out to them that most lectures on time management don't get 1.3 million hits on YouTube–this guy was someone special.
I know it's over an hour long, but it's worth your time. It's a "greatest hits" condensation of every useful strategy you've ever heard, and it's delivered with more wit and grace than it's fair for any one man to have.


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TIFFIN, Ohio - A poor third quarter for the Dragons ended up being the difference as Trevecca Nazarene outscored Tiffin women's basketball by nine in the period and hung on for a 72-64 victory on Saturday afternoon.
As far as the numbers were concerned, the game was very even in nearly all aspects, with Tiffin outshooting TNU from the field by just over one percent (40.7% to 38.9%) and each team shooting 40% from deep. Trevecca had one more rebound (39-38) than TU, and the two teams were even in second-chance points (10) and points in the paint (24).
The big difference, and what proved to decide the outcome of the game, was the charity stripe. Trevecca got to the line 29 times and converted 22 for a 75.9% clip, while Tiffin shot just 46.2% (6-13), giving the Trojans a 16-point advantage from the line.
Tiffin had two players in double figures as Ali Schirmer tallied a game-high 18 points, including four threes, while Annie Santucci poured in 16, also with four triples. Aarion Nichols also tied a career-high with nine rebounds off the bench.
Jasmine Watts dominated the paint on the defensive end in the opening minutes, rejecting three of Trevecca's first four shots and pulling down the defensive rebound on the other attempt. Tiffin fed off that energy to score the first 10 points of the game, including a deep three and a beautiful left-handed layup from Schirmer to take the 10-0 lead at the 4:33 mark of the first quarter.
Trevecca would respond, however, cutting the deficit to 12-9 at one point before nailing a triple just before time expired on the opening period to make it 17-14 in favor of the Dragons.
TNU quickly made up the rest of the gap in the second quarter, tying things up at 19, but Santucci responded with a three to put the Dragons back up by three at the 7:46 mark. The teams went back-and-forth over the remainder of the half, with neither squad taking more than a four-point lead before Tiffin went into halftime up 34-32.
Santucci opened the second-half scoring with another triple to put the home team up by five, but the Trojans quickly made up that deficit and took the lead with a 7-0 run. Yet another Santucci three tipped the scales back in the Dragons' favor, but it was short-lived as Brianna Bryant answered on the other end to give TNU a 42-40 lead at the 5:37 mark of the third quarter. That bucket started an 8-0 Trojan run, as Tiffin suddenly found themselves in a 48-40 hole with just over a minute to play in the period.
The Dragons shrunk the deficit by one, 51-44, heading into the final ten minutes and would eventually cut it to five, 64-59, on a Georgia Perrott-Hunt layup with 1:47 to play, but that was as close as Tiffin would come as the Trojans made their free throws down the stretch and took the 72-64 victory.
With the defeat, TU falls to 0-4 in the conference and 2-7 overall. Next up for the Dragons is a meeting with G-MAC frontrunner Cedarville on Thursday, as the Yellow Jackets will enter the game 4-0 in conference and 7-1 overall. Game time is set for 5:30 p.m. in the Gillmor Center.


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There are lot of festivals all around a year.
Have you ever had a difficulty on sending gift to your friends, family.
Now there is a good news for you, Huarui ceramic make kinds of color changing mugs/cups with your logo. Magic Heat Sensitive Mug Color Changing Heat Coffee Cup Ceramic Temperature Milk Coffee Mug Tea Cup Creative Gift.
When you put hot water into the mug, the mug will changed colors or pictures.
This is the perfect present for any unicorn and tea lover.
It's made of high quality ceramic and holds up to 300 ml of your favourite hot beverage.
But this mugs are not suitable for microwave and dishwasher use.
Our ceramic mugs are 100% dishwasher safe at temperatures up to 45°C.
However, hand washing is advised to keep the mug looking its best.
Your items are made in China, are they safe?
Yes, all of our items are rigorously tested prior to shipment, and all pass FDA standards for toxicity.
What ceramic products can you make?
Our main products are ceramic mugs. Ceramic bowls, ceramic cups and saucers, ceramic tableware, ceramic pet dishes, ceramic ashtrays.
What country does the ceramic cup product of your factory mainly sell to?
They have been sold to lots of countries and regions, well received by customers. Our products are well-received by customers and have been sold to over 50 countries and regions, including Europe, America, Australia, Asia and so on.
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Brown box; Color gift box; White box; Pallet, Polyfoam, Display box or according to your requirements
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I run the latest version of GNS3 in the latest version of Debian Stretch.
Yesterday I decided to learn how to configure Cumulus VX switches.
So, I added Cumulus VX switch into GNS3 because it's there by default.
When I tried to configure a simple topology and used this words in /etc/network/interfaces
auto bridge
iface bridge
bridge-vlan-aware yes
bridge-ports swp1 swp2
bridge pvid 1
bridge-stp on
then reloaded interfaces with cmd ifreload -a
it says: error: /etc/network/interfaces: line24: iface bridge: unsupported keyword (bridge)
Later I tried to run Cumulux VX via VirtualBox but the same result.
Can you help me to solve this?
Thank you.
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This should be "bridge-pvid 1". Note the hyphen.
bridge pvid 1
This should be "bridge-pvid 1". Note the hyphen.


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Deletes the Amazon Route 53 DNS records and health check, if any, that AWS Cloud Map created for the specified instance.
Request Syntax
{ "InstanceId": "
string", "ServiceId": "
string" }
Request Parameters
For information about the parameters that are common to all actions, see Common Parameters.
The request accepts the following data in JSON format.
- InstanceId
The value that you specified for
Idin the RegisterInstance request.
Type: String
Length Constraints: Maximum length of 64.
Required: Yes
- ServiceId
The ID of the service that the instance is associated with.
Type: String
Length Constraints: Maximum length of 64.
Required: Yes
Response Syntax
{ "OperationId": "string" }
Response Elements
If the action is successful, the service sends back an HTTP 200 response.
The following data is returned in JSON format by the service.
- OperationId
A value that you can use to determine whether the request completed successfully. For more information, see GetOperation.
Type: String
Length Constraints: Maximum length of 255.
For information about the errors that are common to all actions, see Common Errors.
- DuplicateRequest
The operation is already in progress.
HTTP Status Code: 400
- InstanceNotFound
No instance exists with the specified ID, or the instance was recently registered, and information about the instance hasn't propagated yet.
HTTP Status Code: 400
- InvalidInput
One or more specified values aren't valid. For example, a required value might be missing, a numeric value might be outside the allowed range, or a string value might exceed length constraints.
HTTP Status Code: 400
- ResourceInUse
The specified resource can't be deleted because it contains other resources. For example, you can't delete a service that contains any instances.
HTTP Status Code: 400
- ServiceNotFound
No service exists with the specified ID.
HTTP Status Code: 400
DeregisterInstance Example
Sample Request
POST / HTTP/1.1 host:servicediscovery.us-west-2.amazonaws.com x-amz-date:20181118T211816Z authorization: AWS4-HMAC-SHA256 Credential=AKIAIIO2CIV3EXAMPLE/20181118/us-west-2/servicediscovery/aws4_request, SignedHeaders=content-length;content-type;host;user-agent;x-amz-date;x-amz-target, Signature=[calculated-signature] x-amz-target:Route53AutoNaming_v20170314.DeregisterInstance content-type:application/x-amz-json-1.1 content-length:number of characters in the JSON string] { "InstanceId": "i-abcd1234", "ServiceId": "srv-e4anhexample0004" }
Sample Response
HTTP/1.1 200 Content-Length: 59 Content-Type: application/x-amz-json-1.1 { "OperationId":"httpvoqozuhfet5kzxoxg-a-response-example" }
See Also
For more information about using this API in one of the language-specific AWS SDKs, see the following:


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Social media is important. If any serious business wants to make it these days, then social media activities are quintessential in reaching out to customers and getting engagements and leads.
Tens of thousands of customers are just a click away from learning everything they need to know about your fantastic product or service.
And once they do become aware of it, successful social media management can get them engaged and ultimately ensure conversion and brand loyalty.
A survey from Vertical Response has shown that as many as 90% of small businesses have an active Facebook account, and 70% of them have a Twitter account.
It tells us that a staggering number of businesses are aware that social media activities are not a waste of time, but rather a long-term investment.
Unfortunately, not all business owners have the time or resources to manage a social media account (not to mention several of them) and produce social media content regularly.
If you are one of those, then you'll be pleased to learn that there is a way to double your social media content with half the effort.
1. Share the Same Content More Than Once
Sharing a post more than once on the same social media network sounds frightening. We generally have the idea that people will notice it and consider us as spammers or just being lazy at best.
In reality, according to people who regularly use this technique, the audience does not even notice it or simply does not care.
Since there is a lot of noise out there on social media networks (some more than others), people do not have the time to acutely pay attention to all the posts that are shared.
Think of, for example, how much posts you've seen on Twitter just within the last hour. Do you have the time to read all of them?
Different people see different social media posts depending on what time they are posted.
If you share your content more than once, you can get three or four times as much mileage from a single post than you would if you were to post it only once.
Here's an example of how the guys from Kissmetrics share their posts more than once.
You will notice that they share the same post six times within two months on Twitter and that they do not share it again on Tumblr.
This is because Twitter as a social media platform is much more active than other networks so you need to adjust your schedule accordingly.
There are, however, things to consider when employing this technique. Never share exactly the same message twice.
You need to format it differently so that it isn't all that obvious that the post is the same. For example, you might turn it into a question or include a pull-quote from the post itself.
Also, consider altering its design as well, and optimising your content for each network.
Once you share the same message again for the second or third time, monitor your results for any negative feedback, decrease or even increase in post activity.
A slowly fading interest in your content will give you a hint that it's time to stop sharing it.
By sharing your content on social media more than once, you will not only double your social media content without any real effort, but there is also a chance your post will go viral.
2. Create a Database of Quality Content to Post
Sharing the same message more than once is certainly a great way to increase your social media content. But what if you do not have any content to share?
What if you are just staring at the blank computer screen thinking, "How do I write something engaging?"
Finding content to post is an incredibly time-consuming activity. In fact, a survey conducted by Vertical Response has revealed this to be the most troubling social media activity for most business owners.
In order to tackle this problem, you need a database of pictures, videos and humorous posts that will be seen as original and qualitative.
You may look for such material by reading other blogs and by following pages and accounts related to your business, product or industry. Basically, collect materials as you go and note those things you want to share later in your database.
3. Have a Schedule
Schedule a time of the day or even a week that will be dedicated solely to your social media activities.
Why? When you stop doing one task to "quickly" post to social media, for example, you actually waste time on this task by having to pause and then come back to it later.
Even if it takes just a couple of minutes to post to social media, you've lost your entire train of thought on the project that you were working on.
This is why it's a good idea to schedule a specific time of the day that will only be dedicated to your social media activities.
You may choose to spend this time finding shareable content that you will be able to post later or monitoring your social media metrics (social media listening) and adjusting your strategy according to the results.
You may also schedule out the release of your social media posts. Using a tool like Buffer, you can sit down for ten minutes and write five tweets that will be posted on your social media account throughout the day.
This tool will also allow you to post at a time when social media engagement is the highest.
For example, Buffer has learned that Facebook engagement rates are 18% higher on Thursdays and Fridays, whereas the best time to post on Twitter is on the weekends.
Be careful in your planning, though. You don't want to send your messages one right after another because that practice will make you a spammer.
Any social media strategy thrives on consistency and regular posts that are made timely with a plan and a schedule.
You need to keep your brand message and presence in front of your audience all the time, but this, as we all know, requires consistent output and daily effort. Time is something most business owners are in shortage of.
Using the three aforementioned techniques will allow you to increase your social media content with less time and effort.
Schedule a specific time in your calendar that will be dedicated only to your social media activities. You may use this time to analyse your social media results or to look for posts you will share later.
By staying in touch with what's new and hot in your niche or in general, you will be able to create a database of shareable and interesting content.
Using specific tools, you may schedule to share this content automatically throughout the day.
And once you do share it, change it a little bit and, by all means, share it again. This will give you the time you need to focus on what matters the most – your business.


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Three students of IIT Kharagpur reached the finals of the global competition Shell Ideas360. It brings together students from all over the world to develop strategies that will help in tackling the burden on the world's food, water and energy resources.
Gaurav Jain, Apurva Gajwani and Ankit Lohani teamed up and have been working for about a year to develop the solution to the problem of food security in the world.
"We understand that the students will be travelling to London for their final presentation as the institution representatives. We look forward for the Institute's continued support and guidance in coaching, mentoring the students in the coming days to help them win," said Swapnil Sharma, Recruitment Marketing Lead, Shell Technology Centre
After the research, they came up with a solution for farmers that provides an alternative low cost diagnostic option.
The team was guide by Prof. D K Swain from the Department of Agriculture and Food Engineering, IIT Kharagpur, who is also the guide and institution representative for Shell Ideas360.
A total of 982 ideas were presented in the competition out of which only 66 ideas were selected for the 2nd stage, making it a tough fight to the finals. Five teams made it to the finals, including the team from IIT Kharagpur.
The final will be hosted at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic ground in London on June 30 at 'Make the future London' event. Shell experts will enlighten the finalists on the subject and the final ideas will be presented to the jury comprising senior executives and subject experts.
The finalist teams are from India, Singapore (2 teams), USA and UK, who are contending for the esteemed Shell Ideas360 trophy and a National Geographic Adventure.


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Bruises, cuts and broken bones — all in pursuit of a wheel of cheese. The annual Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake, which is surely among England's more erratic traditions, is a chase to the bottom. A replica round of Double Gloucester is sent tumbling down a steep slope as participants attempt to catch up. On May 27, with thousands of spectators cheering, Torontonian Mark Kit threw himself down Cooper's Hill and walked away a winner.
As the BBC reports, inspired to partake in the "death-defying" battle by watching videos of cheese rolling as a child, the 21-year-old won the final men's downhill race at the rogue event. (After a spate of injuries, and other health and safety concerns, the official competition was scrapped in 2010.) For his efforts, Kit was awarded an actual wheel of the firm, cow's milk cheese made by Diana Smart and her son Rod, who have been supplying cheese to the tournament for 25 years.
"I didn't know what was going on. I took the first 10 steps and I just started sliding and the next thing I knew I was at the bottom and nobody else beat me," Kit told The Independent. "Now we're going to the pub. I got bronchitis yesterday and I figured I wasn't going to win the uphill race and going down is a lot easier."
Flo Early, four-time winner of the women's race, reportedly announced her retirement after spraining her ankle while securing this year's victory. Her parting words of wisdom and hard-won experience: "If you go fast from the beginning the hill will do the rest."
Cheese rolling has been occurring in England for centuries, and although there's a lack of consensus as to its origins, it's thought to be a rite of spring. The Gloucester cheese roll happens on the second public holiday of May each year, and there are multiple events held for men, women and children.
According to ITV, the Double Gloucester can reach speeds of nearly 115 km/h while it careens 180 metres down the hill. "As it matures, Double Gloucester becomes very hard and this may be one of the reasons why it is associated with the annual cheese rolling event at Cooper's Hill in Gloucester," the British Cheese Board states on its website. As legend has it, it's so durable that buyers once gauged its quality by jumping on it.


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Kunduz IDPs block airport road against traffic
Kunduz IDPs block airport road against traffic
KUNDUZ CITY (Pajhwok): Nearly 400 families, who have been displaced by the conflict in northern Kunduz province, on Wednesday threw their household belongings on the airport road, blocking it for traffic.
The road between Kunduz City and the airport was occupied by the internally displaced families from Shoraba Qashlaq village, about four kilometers from Kunduz City.
One of the IDPs, Mohammad Salim, told Pajhwok Afghan News that the conflict in their village had turned three months old. Sometimes government forces took control of the village and sometimes the rebels, he said.
Salim said some 400 families had been displaced by the conflict and they included mostly women and children.
"The Taliban use machineguns and Kalashnikovs and the government forces use artillery against each other while the victims happen to be civilians."
He said they would not clear the road until the government responded positively to their demands and provided them an area for residing.
Salim said the government had several times promised the construction of a military base in their village, but the base was yet to be established. He said clearing operations against insurgents had not been carried out in their area.
A 60-year-old displaced woman, Bibi Gul, while sobbing, said she lost 13 families of her family to the previous conflict in Kunduz City and now she had no one.
"Today a clash happened in our village and a mortal shell hit my home which caught fire. I was lucky to survive."
She urged the government to either ensure security in their village or leave the Taliban overrun it in order people could continue their lives.
A township, Pamir 20 Firqa and the zonal police headquarters are situated on the road between Kunduz City and the airport.
Pajhwok tried to seek comments from local officials about the situation of the displaced families, but in vain.
Related Article
Download "Pajhwok" mobile App, on your smartphone to read and access latest news, features, interviews, videos and photos about Afghanistan.


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Site Planning
Planning and Promotion
Remote Controlled Helicopter Cameras are an efficient and inexpensive method of surveying new projects, monitoring construction, planning and promotion of new developments. Cameras can be carried to a maximum altitude of 90 metres. The copter's on-board gps holds the position while a series of photos are taken from different angles and directions. The camera's shutter can be released remotely while viewing the wireless HD video feed. The photos can be used to produce 360 degree panoramic image which can be manipulated online.


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Though the current crop of race-simulator video games provides a promotional platform to dozens of automakers, Audi has shown a particular zeal for melding the imaginary and the real.
In 2009, to coincide with the release of "Forza Motorsport 3″ for Microsoft's Xbox console, Audi staged its Audi Forza Challenge, in which gamers competed in Manhattan for a trip to the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The real race. In France.
This year, Audi's mélange of virtual and real is also biased very much toward the real. The tangible prize in the German automaker's latest video-game gambit is a 2011 Audi A3 Sportback.
A free app for the Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch called "Asphalt Audi RS3," available in the iTunes app store, is essentially a promotional version of the $4.99 "Asphalt 6: Adrenaline" driving simulator created by Gameloft. The app offers a handsome video rendering of the new RS3, the high-performance A3 variant introduced this month at the Geneva auto show, and a pair of tracks: one in Tokyo and the other in the Bahamas.
The game, which opened for business in a number of countries on March 3 and is scheduled to conclude on March 16, features a short career mode with three events: two normal races and a best-of-three-laps time trial around the Bahamas circuit. Logged-in participants post their times online at Gameloft Live, which is accessible to Facebook users though the main menu of the game's app.
Aside from allowing iPhoners to flog the high-end RS3, the promotion is another nontraditional method — along with social-media exposure on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube — of aiming at potential customers, said Kai Mensing, an Audi spokesman responsible for product placement and branded entertainment at Audi AG.
"In addition to all other communication channels, a game application is a good way to promote very emotional and progressive cars," Mr. Mensing wrote in an e-mail. "A game offers an interactive experience, and in this case an Audi model can be driven even before official market launch."


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A year ago the Internet was buzzing about the S-E-X and nudity in HBO's much anticipated Westworld. The press was calling it HBO's new Game of Thrones and said that the show would make Game of Thrones' approach to nudity and s*x look stuffy. We predict an upsurge in HBO subscriptions.
In 1973, novelist and screenwriter Michael Crichton, brought Westworld to the big screen. It was his baby. He wrote the script and directed the film. It's set in Delos, a futuristic theme park peopled by robots. Only the guests are human. And the star humans in the film are Peter (played by Richard Benjamin) and John (James Brolin). Delos is a theme park for the rich. Plonk down $1,000 a day and choose between West World, Roman World, or Medieval World. Marry a princess in Medieval World and get up to all sorts. Stage an o*gy in Roman World. And in West World, live the life of a cowboy in the old West; and John and Peter head straight for West World. It's a world of dusty streets, saloons, cowpokes, saucy women of ill repute, and gunslingers. And in all the Worlds, guests can do as they please with the male and female robots. And we mean anything. Shoot them dead and they get repaired and sent back out. It's a hard robot life. At first, John and Peter are having the time of their lives. Then something goes wrong and the robots malfunction and start getting their own back. Gunslinger, ably played by veteran actor Yul Brynner, is the number one malfunctioning robot. He kills John and aims to do the same thing to Peter. Everybody cheered when Peter finally managed to bring him down, literally in flames.
And now we have the TV show. The show has star power, including Ed Harris (National Treasure), James Marsden (X-Men: Days of Future Past) and Thandie Newton (Rogue). And as the scientist who invented the park, is Anthony Hopkins. Wait. Scientist invents a theme park that goes wrong. Very wrong. Where have we seen that one before? Read on. Here are 15 things your didn't know about the Westworld movie and TV universe.
15 If The TV Show Is As Good As Its Cast, It'll Be Great
Let's face it, announcements of cast members are something of a bore. But, in addition to the sex scandalette and talk of bust ups between producer Jonathan Nolan and HBO, there was a genuine buzz out there as the casting unfolded. Indiewire enthused that the casting had gone from interesting to "bonkers amazing". That's pretty good, we think. Anthony Hopkins and Ed Harris (the scientist and the gunslinger) are definitely A-Listers. Add young up and coming James Marsden, Evan Rachel Wood, Thandie Newton and Jeffrey Wright (and on and on), and you've got an attention-grabbing group of actors. And there's another twist: Rumor has it that as the robots are killed off, they are brought back to life with different personalities. Sounds like an actor's dream idea to us. The only thing that could make it better? A real life (now deceased) Yul Brynner robot.
14 From The Man Who Brought You Jurassic Park
Michael Crichton was some guy. He was a best-selling author, a doctor, producer, director and screenwriter. His thing was medical fiction and thrillers, often prominently featuring technology. Like Westworld where robots turn nasty and Jurassic Park where terrifying robot dinosaurs stalk the people who were dumb enough to find themselves in the park. His books have sold in the hundreds of millions and have been adapted into films and TV shows. Back in 1994, he had simultaneous 'number ones' in US television (ER), movies (Jurassic Park), and book sales (Disclosure). Before he died in 2008, he was approached to update and adapt Westworld. He said no. With a net worth approaching $200 million, he probably had better things to do. Like sit on his yacht...
13 To HBO From The People Who Brought You Star Wars
J.J. Abrams and Chewbacca face the Twizzle challenge. The man (Abrams not Chewbacca) has become a legend in his own time. Extremely talented, the man is busy, busy, busy. He produced and directed Star Wars: The Force Awakens and is one of the producers for Westworld. Now, he has been in pursuit of Westworld for a while. He met with Michael 21 years ago, but the author and screenwriter was not interested. There have been rumors or disagreements between HBO and another producer, Jonathan Nolan (Person of Interest). Nolan and his wife Lisa Joy (Burn Notice), c0-wrote the entire series. But everybody says everything is fine. But they would say that, wouldn't they? With a firm October 2016 release date, looks like the wait is nearly over.
12 Arnold Schwarzenegger Was Supposed To Be The Gunslinger In The Movie Reboot
Movie types have been trying to reboot Westworld for decades. It's a complicated formula involving getting writers, directors, producers and actors together, and then getting a studio on board. It can take years and years. For a while, there were reports of a Westworld remake starring Arnold Schwarzennegger as the Gunslinger. Think of Terminator in the Old West kind of thing. Word was that the film would be written by Terminator 3 screenwriters Michael Ferris and John Bracanto. Tarsem Singh (The Fall, Immortals) was set to direct but left the project. Quentin Tarantino was reportedly approached but said no thanks. As late as 2011, Warners confirmed that it was still trying to get the project up and running. Finally in 2013, it was announced that HBO had ordered a pilot for a Westworld TV series. But it was not until June of 2016 that the full trailer for the series was released by HBO. While we are certain that Ed Harris will make a great Gunslinger, we would have liked to have seen Arnie give it a shot.
11 The Movie And The Snake Malfunction
In the 1973 film, the first sign that things are going well comes in the snake scene. In Westworld, even the snakes are robots. So, when the snake bites good guy John (James Brolin (aka Mr. Barbara Streisand), you know things are not as they should be. First he tries to shoot the thing. It won't die. Then the snake jumps him and gives him a nasty bite. He can't die because it's only a robot snake, but he's well and truly teed off by the fact the thing bit him. Something's not right in Westworld. Of course, there are not any robot snakes, so cue the real snake milked of its venom just in case. They even padded Brolin's arm with cotton and leather, just in case. But the snake was too smart for them. It managed to sink its teeth into the actor's arm. "No", Brolin probably said, we are definitely not doing any retakes.
10 That Gleam In The Eye Of The Gunslinger
In the movie, Yul Brynner wore light reflection contact lenses to get that other-worldly gleam in his eye. It's one way of spotting the robot. And we actually got to see some scenes through his pixellated perspective. But there were problems, as the movie was plagued by a number of minor injuries. During one of the many shootout scenes, a bit of wadding from a blank cartridge hit Brynner in the eye, scratching his cornea. So, no contacts for Yul for a while. He was sidelined while the eye healed. But there's another problem: if you look at the screenshots of the world from the robot's point of view (below), you may well question if the robots could really see much of anything. There's one scene where one of the good guys is being chased by the Gunslinger and he (almost) evades him by standing still. How dangerous can a robot that sees a pixellated world be?
9 HBO Is Making The Robots The Good Guys
In 1973, there were good guys (people) and bad guys (the robots). The head villain was Yul Brynner's Gunslinger. And he was the last bad guy standing. HBO has turned that one on its head and now the people are abusive and mean, and the robots are out to set things right. It's a nice twist and will probably make the show all the more interesting. Cast members have tried to play down all the s*x rumors with talk of how "interesting" the show will be. Certainly, the trailers show a dark, intriguing universe where you can spot the robot in an instant, but it's clear that the people are the problem, not the robots. In Jurassic Park, a kind Richard Attenborough played the slightly dotty scientist. In the TV show, we get Anthony "Hannibal Lector" Hopkins. We think that's a hint.
8 The 1973 Film Was a Total Technological Marvel
While the movie didn't invent computer viruses, it does have one of the earliest references to the bane of computer owners everywhere. When the robots start breaking down, the rather boring scientists have a prolonged discussion of a disease that causes the malfunctions. In other words, a computer virus. It was also the very first feature film to use digital image processing for the pixellated vision of the robots. There are only 2 minutes and 31 seconds of the images, but they mark a real advance in computer special effects. Michael Crichton was proud of the accomplishment and wrote that in the end "we obtained a sort of blocky, animated effect that was remarkable in 1973 – and a cliche seven years later, when similar imagery appeared in every thing from perfume ads to paintings by Salvador Dali". Salvador Dali was inspired by Westworld?
7 Westworld Extras Were Paid $600 For...
That was the headline to the Deadline Hollywood posting about the goings on in what HBO had described as a "dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the future of sin." And we all know what "sin" means in film and TV. S-E-X. And we all know about "those" scenes in Game of Thrones. It probably would not be as popular as it is without them. Oh joy. Would Westworld be even raunchier? Variety reported that SAG-AFTRA, the actor's union, was up in arms over reports that extras on the show were required to "be fully nude and/or witness others fully nude and participate in graphic sexual situations". It's kind of confusing because HBO and Warner Brothers Television said it ain't so. Apparently, the villain of the piece was some outside casting company who got the wrong end of the stick. Good old HBO and Warners would not even think about doing such a thing. We aren't so sure about that. Well, guess we will have to wait and see
6 Pity About the Sequels
The movie Westworld was a big hit, critically and at the box office. It got an 86% rating from Rotten Tomatoes. So, more of same? Definitely. In 1976, came Futureworld. The people who gave you Westworld, have revamped the theme park into Futureworld. Don't worry. It's 100 percent safe. Well, you can guess what happens. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a resounding thumbs down with a 33% rating. Then in 1980, Michael Crichton had the idea for a TV show, Beyond Westworld. It was so bad that only five episodes were made and CBS cancelled it after the third episode aired. In the TV show, a mad scientist is attempting to reboot the theme park's robots for his own evil ends. Yes, we thought it sounded pretty bad, too. But Crichton didn't give up on TV. And in 1994 he created ER, the medical drama that featured an incredibly young George Clooney.
5 Thank You Game of Thrones
Jonathan Nolan has gone on record saying that without Game of Thrones, Westworld would not have happened. Why? Well, it pushed the TV boundaries on a lot of levels. There's the nudity and s*x thing for sure. But Game of Thrones opened the way for TV portrayals of alternative universes. One of the tag lines for Westworld is about questioning your concept of reality. Nolan and others who connected with the show also say that it owes more to movies like The Matrix than the 1973 Westworld. HBO will serve up a world where the humans are the bad guys and the robots, who are not really real (or are they?), are the good guys. It could be an interesting journey.
4 How Gunslinger Inspired The Terminator and Halloween
In 1960, Yul Brynner played Wild West gunslinger Chris in The Magnificent Seven. In the film, an oppressed Mexican village hires seven gunslingers to get rid of the bad guys. And Brynner's Chris was head gunslinger. Gunslinger in Westworld was a kind of spoof of the Chris character. He even wears essentially the same costume in both films. The performance was noted by Hollywood A-Listers. In 1978 when John Carpenter made Halloween, he based the "indestructible" character of Michael Myers on Brynner's near indestructible Gunslinger. And when Arnold Schwarzenegger saw the film, he would remember Brynner's star turn and use Brynner's performance as the bases of his performance in 1984's The Terminator.
3 Yul Brynner's Hat Sold For HOW Much?
The hat was reportedly custom-made by the production company for Yul Brynner (Gunslinger) to wear in Westworld. It even has Yul Brynner's name handwritten in it. So, how much is a secondhand 40-something old black hat worth? According to iCollector.com, it recently sold for $27,500.00, plus a $5,500 buyer's premium, bringing the total to $33,000. But don't worry, they are also throwing in the original box and labels. Apparently, it was delivered to Brynner at his hotel. Do you think that sounds like a lot of money? Maybe, but it's cheap by lightsaber standards. The lightsaber wielded by Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) in the first Star Wars movie pulled in some $240,000. Then there's the dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch. That sold for $4.6 million.
2 How Alka-Seltzer Saved the Day
Towards the end of the movie, Yul Brynner's Gunslinger malfunctions and kills the James Brolin character John. His buddy Peter (played by Richard Benjamin) is chased by Gunslinger. Then the tables turn and Peter zaps him with acid. He smokes and fizzes. How did they do it? Nowadays, we would have a computer generated image. Back in 1973, they used a low tech, but convincing technique. Brynner's face was coated with an oil-based makeup that was mixed with ground Alka-Seltzer. Cue the acid (really water) and plop, plop, fizz, fizz. The Gunslinger is down but not out. He comes back and goes after Peter, yet again. But, in the end, the bad guy goes down in flames with a little help from sole survivor Peter. But wait, how did Gunslinger played yet again by Brynner make a comeback in the 1976 movie Futureworld? Talk about a total body makeover.
1 The Whole Thing Started With A Trip To Disneyland
Writers get inspiration from real life. And in the case of Westworld, the whole thing started when Michael Crichton took his kids to Disneyland in California. Like parents everywhere, he probably thought he would just have to grin and pretend to enjoy himself. Then he went on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. You float through a magical world of animatronic pirates and wenches. The things move and talk and brandish swords and take long swigs of rum. Believe it or not, the ride predates the movies, having first opened in 1967. Nowadays, there is a Johnny Depp inspired Jack Sparrow. What, Crichton probably thought, would happen if the things malfunctioned and came after us? Welcome to Westworld Land.
Sources: vanityfair.com, comicbook.com, imdb.com


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Cafe des Amis, Nordstrasse, Zurich
Cafe des Amis was put onto my list of must visit places by a fellow bloggerette. The place is packed on tuesday night, and the crowd is rather typical this close to Kafi Schnaps and Nordbrücke. The drink menu is quite good, and surprisingly they serve a Brasserie de Franche-Montagne beer which was singled out by the New York Times. First dish was a plate of small apero tibits served with some bread. Decent homemade fare, prepared with a lot of care, but there wasn't much excitement. The tibits exhaled home ed class feeling instead of greatness. I mean really – salmon / creme fraiche pancakes ? Chevre wrapped in roast beef ? Main course was a tartare, now my elder colleague which took me out to dinner started a long discussion wether he should get the small or the large portion, the one depicted in the picture is the large one. We weren't ask how hot we would like our meat and I also would have liked some capers, onions or pickles to go with the meat. Tastewise it was okay but not spectatular. Overall this place is for drinking, it has a good bar menu. Skip the food it reminds me more of Saisonküche than of fine dining.
Restaurant Mürset, Schachen, Aarau
Funny enough, I thought there was a place in Aarau called the Riviera, but apparently that was a restaurant. Right next to it is one of the pinnacles of fine dining for Aarau, the
Muerset. It sports multiple dining areas from brasserie to fine dining. The pictures on the website look quaint, so we end up in a table in the corner. Amuse bouche was a celeriac salad with a bit of salmon. The presentation was bad and there could have been more care in trimming the salmon. Next up was a mixed salad which again was somewhat below average. One piece of lettuce was just too big for the plate, the sole tomato in winter made me wonder and the asparagus salad (while a nice touch) was imported from Mexiko. I asked the chef and he did say that he wanted to try something out with the asparagus, nevertheless I'd be expecting some more seasonality in the selection of his produce. The soup which followed was made with lemongrass and some pieces of tuna. Nice flavor combination, good execution, this was the best dish of the meal. Mains was a cut of bison meat with some Canelloni. I like bison and that was perfectly cooked, but the Canelloni were bland. Dessert was Tirolercake which normally brings back memories of my mother making a delicious snack. In this rendition it was more like some dry stuff you get prebaked at the Migros. Maybe it was just a bad day here, but from menu composition, quality of execution and produce this place wasn't up to the alledged 14 Gault Millau points. Prices:
Sternen Flaach, Flaach, Zurich
Asparagus are visible at all the supermarkets, flown in from all over the world. It takes great restraint to avoid ordering some, since after winter the craving is enormous. When the waiter beams at me and tells me that they have great, fresh asparagus from Mexiko, I just give him the evil eye and order something else. But finally with the first german asparagus showing up (from Baden) I tried my luck at the Sternen in Flaach. They have fresh asparagus from Flaach (a small village in the Zurich Weinland) since mid-April. My Saturday night was saved. The lovely spring companion of asparagus is morels. The ravioli with asparagus was complemented by the morels with cream sauce and probably cognac. Nice fresh opening of the meal, a great way to break the asparagus drought of winter. The white asparagus from the village were served with ham, vinaigrette and hollandaise. I wasn't too fond of the vinaigrette but the asparagus were spot on. As a nice side benefit it doesn't get more regional than eating produce from a farmer 500 meters away. I finish with a strawberry tiramisu, not as much oomph as a real one, but a good interpretation including ladyfingers. Real swiss asparagus are expensive, goes to show that flying produce in from all over the world is just too cheap:
Rangierbahnhof / Schnupf, Neufrankengasse, Zurich
People whose idea of an adventure is an all inclusive vacation in Koh Samui, should get ready to take it to the next level. The Restaurant Rangierbahnhof aka Schnupf on Neufrankengasse (next to Langstrasse) is a harcore Beiz. The legendary Bombay Bar and Tessinerkeller have been gentrified and are being replaced with appartments for millionaires. Really – who in his right mind is paying 2.5 million CHF for an appartment right next to the train tracks? Countering this development pretty effectively is the aforementioned Rangierbahnhof. A dark and wooden interior with a small garden in the back complement this dining establishment. We start with a salad which is part of the dinner menu. The best thing was that whoever selected the tomato really knew what he was doing. The sauce had a garlic tang and wasn't homemade. Main course was a tad disappointing, french fries weren't crunchy and the cordon bleu was a prefabricated ordeal. I'll give the waitress a lot of credit for creating a dessert surprise to match our craving. To be fair – this is a place you visit because you're either looking for a Jass expert or are in need of a drink, the food is here to provide vitamins which aren't part of beer. The adventure part comes from avoiding the rambling drunk guy wearing combat trouser at the entrance. He goes off at everybody walking by, screams and gurgles unintelligible and get's threatened by the owner with immediate eviction. This usually works for five minutes, during which he gives everyone the evil eye, before the cycle starts all over again. I think the new neighbors will enjoy this chap immensely and he will fill their hearts with joy.
Letzigrund, Badenerstrasse, Zurich
Things not quite going according to plan is normal, but outright disaster or abysmal failure do not adequately describe the situation of the football venues in the City of Zurich. Instead of a decent stadium, an architectural impressive, yet functionally flawed multi-purpose thing was created. One can argue wether placing a picket fence around the facility, where one can pass objects through the gaps inside the stadium, is inline with the architectural mantra of form follows function or not. Incompetence on the verge on neglect is the fact that Implenia which built the stadium, screwed up on the Steel construction of the year 2007. The roof and the accompanying beams were rusting and in danger of caving in. Hence additional supporting beams were added obstructing the view of the spectators, until a permanent solution was found. By the law of Karma, at least the food must be stellar. Strolling through the booths there's an offering which could be found at any stadium – French fries, bratwurst, pizza and burgers. I chose a portion of fries. Unfortunately just adding a bit of herbes provencal to oversalted and underfried potato sticks doesn't salvage the experience. Every Gruempelturnier has a guy working a fryer churning out fries, unsure why one of the biggest players in the catering industry ZFV can't make it happen. Next up was a Letziburger, funny enough, towards the end of the game these are sold for a mere 3 CHF (and they had dozens left). The bread was actually okay, but the burger paddy was not 100% beef, was lacking any char on the outside and with that none of the smokiness a real burger should have. No wonder, they are apparently cooked on an electric grill plate. The whole setup was too ridiculous I skipped on having a bratwurst. The thing to do is, eat & drink outside of the stadium.Horber the butcher or the Restaurant Schlachthof both have real grills and serve real tasty grub. This is a prime example where instead of going for what the people like best, some caterer was selected because of their concept. There needs to be a campaign for real food for real football fans!
Restaurant Hardhof, Albisriederplatz, Zürich
The Hardhof with the Fässlibar (Barrelbar) at the Albisriederplatz is the type of restaurant where elder men in their sixties drink their beers between lunch and dinner. Surprisingly a face lift was applied and I must say a rather tasteful one. It kept part of the patina of the old (somewhat grimy) restaurant, but in a clean, modern, open and light fashion. There is now a nice coffee bar and it is clearly catering towards the more urban customer. You could have take a business associate here in the old days if he was ready for a small adventure – now you can take him there without judging his risk appetite first. I ordered a Piroggen which I was told was Canadian. It's a meat filled pastry served on salad. The execution didn't satisfy me, the dough and the filling had the same texture, the meat was bland and the salad it was served on cut into pieces which were too large. Mains were ramson noodles with chanterelles (Bärlauchnüdeli mit Eierschwämmli). Obviously I got mushrooms instead of chanterelles and politely complained. They apologized for their mistake – the chef didn't have any and forgot to inform the front of the house – and offered me a coffee. Now I would have preferred chanterelles, since the mushrooms with the tomatoes overpowered the ramson noodles. However the noodles initself were delightful. Overlooking these issue – I was very pleasantly surprised by the remodled interior and the new menu. I'd give them the benefit of the doubt, since they handled my complaint professionally and swift – goes to show that if you take your cutomers seriously, you can turn a potential bad situation into a better one. I'll be back – skipping the Canadian Piroggen – prices are adequate for the Albisriederplatz:


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The second full-length trailer for "Guardians of the Galaxy" was just released and it looks awesome.
The film follows five misfit space travelers — Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), a giant tree creature Groot (Vin Diesel), a raccoon named Rocket (Bradley Cooper), assassin Gamora (Zoe Saldana), and Drax the Destroyer (Dave Bautista) — who come into contact with a powerful mysterious orb.
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