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I lived in the apt blocks outside the kaserne while my dad was serving in the 10th SFG, 1958 to 1961. I have lots of memories of those days. These pics bring back a lot of emotions, and a tear or two knowing that the kaserne was demolished. What a waste.

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Armpit Pain
Pain in the armpit, especially when it occurs in women, is a cause of great concern and scare as any pain, lump or discomfort in this area is, most of the time unnecessarily, attributed to breast cancer. Find out the facts on this condition in the article below.
Ishani Chatterjee Shukla
Last Updated: Apr 22, 2018
The inner side of the joint where the arm connects with the shoulder is called the axilla - armpit or underarm in common parlance. Technically, the armpit is the outer axilla surface. Sometimes, one may experience a discomfort in this region in the form of either a sharp, burning sensation or as a dull, persistent feeling similar to a strained muscle. These feelings may or may not be accompanied by numbness and more often than not, such discomfort radiates to the shoulder and the arm on the affected side. Sometimes lumps or swollen patches may be present at or around the affected area. Pain under armpit and around it may or may not have serious implications. Women, especially, are easily scared by any discomfort in this area as it may be indicative of the onset of breast cancer, more so if such pain is accompanied by lumps or firm patches under the skin. Let's look into the details of armpit pain and find out what the chief causes behind it are.
Armpit Pain Causes
Given below are the most common causes of pain in the armpit. Go through them to find out what goes on behind those painful moments that make you reluctant to stretch out your arms.
Glandular Infections: The sweat glands in the armpits may get inflamed due to bacterial infestation, leading to swelling and/or formation of small lumps in the underarm region. Sometimes, heat, excessive sweating or poor hygiene may lead to the occurrence of boils in the armpit region and a blunt, radiating pain in the armpit accompanied by a hardened patch may be the indication of the onset of boils.
Lymphoma: A cancer of the white blood cells, the occurrence of lymphoma on the underarms may cause sharp, radiating pain which may extend as far as the fingers, since all the hand and arm nerves pass via the armpit region. Pain in the left armpit which is accompanied by a slight elevation of the surface without any indication of an infection may be a symptom of Non Hodgkin's lymphoma. Same can be said about pain in the right armpit that exhibits similar symptoms.
Connective Tissue Degeneration: Decay or degeneration of connective tissues may result in armpit soreness. Especially when attempting to move or stretch the arms, one may feel the soreness as pain in the armpit region. No lump accompanies such soreness.
Sporotrichosis: This is a fungal infection which may cause the occurrence of a painful lump in armpit accompanied by rashes. This is a common infection among gardeners as the fungi sporothrix schenckii, which causes this infection, can be abundantly found in soil, rose bushes, moss, etc.
Hyperthyroidism: An overactive thyroid gland can lead to swollen armpit glands. This condition can occur in persons whose daily iodine intake is very high.
Viral Infections: Viral infections like chickenpox, measles, mumps, AIDS, typhoid, etc. may be symptomized by dull pain in the armpit accompanied by fever, sore throat and body ache.
Breast Cancer: This is the most dreaded and alarming cause of armpit pain in women! Formation of cancerous armpit lumps and hardened spots around the breast, often accompanied by pain in the armpit, must not be taken lightly as these may very well be symptoms of breast cancer in women!
Other Causes: Other causes that may induce pain in and around the armpit are strained muscles, diabetes, peripheral artery disease, peripheral neuropathy, heat burn and chemical burn.
That was a brief overview of the chief causes of pain in the armpit. As we can also see from the above discussion, pain in the armpit is often a symptom of other underlying diseases and disorders. The treatment depends upon the underlying cause and treatment of such cause is the only way to get complete relief from pain on the underarm. However, painkillers may be used to ease the suffering and give momentary relief but that does not cure the cause of such pain.


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15 Kendrick Lamar Quotes That Showcase His Musical Authenticity
Since Kendrick Lamar became the poster boy of West Coast rap thanks to hard-hitting rhymes on projects like his 2012 major label debut Good Kid, m.A.A.d. City, last year's masterpiece To Pimp a Butterfly --- and of course 2017's DAMN, it has become clear the 29-year-old's wisdom extends beyond the mic. The Grammy Award winner has a flair for making a statement, especially in the rare times he gives interviews.
As Lamar's visceral and raw lyrics touch on the experiences of a kid growing up in Compton as well as a Black man in America today, the SoCal emcee manages to keep his cool and walk on the path of consciousness. Below are some of Kung Fu Kenny's wisest words on remaining true to yourself.
Billboard (2017)
"It's a personal connection [with fans] and the experience of freedom [with DAMN]. When I say "freedom," it means creating, being able to do what I want, to where you feel liberation from it. They already have a personal connection, because I'm talking about issues in my music that not only I go through, but the audience is going through."
Ebony (May 2015)
"If I can use my platform to carry on a legacy and talk about something that's real, I have to do that, period."
Complex (October 2012)
"These songs, they come naturally for me to write off the experiences I grew up with and the things I been around. It was just what we were going through. It's easy for me to write [real] stories rather than making up a crazy story."
Spin (October 2012)
"You can't take a person out of their zone and expect them to be somebody else now that they in the record industry. It's gonna take years. Years of traveling. Years of meeting people. Years of seeing the world."
The Fader (October 2015)
"I just want to be myself and not have any fraudulent points. It'll never be anybody from where I'm from that can put out a faulty statement about who I am or what I've done or how I've grown up. You'll never be able to do that, because everything is 100 percent real. People closest to me know it, and people on the outskirts know it. I always wanted to just keep that authentic, never want to have any weak points in my career, or in my character and who I really am.
Noisey (March 2016)
"It's a hundred percent real. I don't even think I can make music where it's fabricating a story that's not mine. From Compton I could've easily came out and said, 'I did this, I did that, I killed a whole bunch of n---as…' Just giving out fact where I'm from. That ain't me. I'd rather talk about my reality."
The Guardian (June 2015)
"I find myself to be quite confident as a person but you're going to have that piece of doubt in the back of your head because we're human. We all have it. It's just I like to address it and not keep it bottled in, because I don't know what it could turn into."
Coveteur (March 2016)
"Personally, I just like a more classic, comfortable feel. You know, it just represents my personality. It's just a representation of who I am, another extension of what I represent and my own personality. Do what always represents you."
Acclaim (October 2012)
"I don't just wanna be a popular person, I want my music to always live because that's what's gonna drive your legacy."
TIME (December 2015)
"I want to continue to have something that's not microwavable in a world today where our attention span is pretty much lost. We need something that we can hold on to, so in doing that, I'm [going to] continue to make the music I want to make and say the things I want to say, whether you agree with it or not."
2DopeBoyz (February 2016)
"You have to be confident enough to know that the message will get to the people around the world and they will understand it. That's a gift that God [sic] put in me to continue to talk about these things. The message is bigger than the artist."
Interview Magazine (May 2013)
"I still know who I am and I haven't let everything consume me. But on the other end, I have to know when I'm me -- when I go out in public, to the person that sees me on TV and has a conception of who I am. That's the only catch. That's the flip side to it. But I think whatever pressure I feel all comes from me, from within. I always was that person who was hard on myself and challenged myself no matter what I was doing, whether it was passing third grade or playing basketball."
Interview Magazine (May 2013)
"I try my best to stay away from social media as much as possible. [Laughs] When you go on your Twitter or look down your Timeline and it's all great positivity -- I love that. But at the same time, it can really divert you from what your purpose is or what you're trying to do. And I've seen artists get caught up in that. I've seen some of my friends get caught in that. Whether you're a small celebrity or a grand celebrity, it really triggers something in your brain, seeing all that stuff ... So I'm real aware of it."
Mass Appeal (April 2015)
"My new meaning for "keepin' it gangsta" is totally different from the usual. It's really about takin' care of your family, handlin' your business, and puttin' positive energy out there where everybody can benefit from it, not just yourself."
GQ (October 2016)
"I used to consider the listener. But now I'm in a space where if I'm not inspired, I can't really do the music. I can't feel it. I put in enough hours to be able to pen a hundred-bar verse on the spot at any given moment. But for me to actually feel an idea, it has to come from me. And a lot of times, I have to block out different needs and wants just for my own selfish reasons. But at the end of the day, it comes out where, whether you like it or not, you know it comes from a real place. It's gonna feel unapologetic, uncompromising, and it's gonna feel me."
This story originally appeared on Billboard.com.


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Intro Sellfy Imvu
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FRANKFURT 2015 - Borgward BX7 [w/VIDEO]
Borgward has issued the following press release:
An individualist in the SUV mainstream
With the launch of its BX 7, the time-honoured German automobile brand BORGWARD is celebrating a remarkable comeback. This mid-size SUV prototype, which is close to series production, will be the first vehicle since the 1960s to wear the legendary diamond-shaped BORGWARD badge. This new model embodies the design philosophy of the young yet familiar BORGWARD brand — a philosophy which will go on to inspire all of the company's future model series. "Modern tradition" is at the heart of the design philosophy that will help drive forward the development of this brand. As Executive Design Adviser Einar J. Hareide explains, the BORGWARD design philosophy isn't about retro styling: "The styling of our new series is not based on the design of classic models such as the Isabella. What we do instead is to draw inspiration from these iconic vehicles, decode the original design DNA of the BORGWARD brand, and then transplant this into the modern age." For the design team, the history of BORGWARD serves less as a mandate for a specific design than as the basis for transforming the ideals of the company's legendary founder Carl F. W. Borgward. Alongside his expertise in creating ingenious technical solutions, Borgward also possessed a highly refined sense for superb design — as exemplified by models such as the Isabella series.
Elegance, sporty dynamism and commanding presence — these are the qualities of today's BORGWARD automobiles. The design focuses on the vehicle's hallmark OCTAGON-shaped radiator grille and its characteristic wing design, which invokes a host of different wing shapes, ranging from the rounded contours of the classic biplane wing to the angular lines of a modern jet plane. As Roland Sternmann, Global Executive Design Director at BORGWARD, explains, nature was another rich source of inspiration: "We borrowed the wing design for the new BORGWARD BX 7 directly from the world's dynamic nature. Just like a bird of prey, dragonfly or ray, our new SUV offers a completely individual interpretation of the wing shape and is therefore unmistakeable." Typical off-roader features such as generous ground clearance, truncated body overhang and a high beltline all reinforce its classic SUV credentials and signals that the all-wheel-drive BORGWARD BX 7 has the performance and capabilities to master all types of terrain.
Striking front end with OCTAGON-shaped radiator grille and the diamond BORGWARD badge
One look suffices to confirm the premium-quality styling of the BORGWARD BX 7. With its distinctive front end, complete with hallmark OCTAGON radiator grille, this new SUV has a unique and unmistakeable presence. Diamond-shaped chrome elements within the radiator grille reinforce the three-dimensional, diamond-shaped BORGWARD badge mounted in the centre. Diamond-shaped air inlets, painted glossy black and positioned beneath the OCTAGON grille, continue the design theme and underscore its continuity with the history of the BORGWARD brand — as far back as 1949, the legendary diamond badge adorned the vehicles manufactured in the former company plant in Bremen.
The OCTAGON grille is flanked by two prominent headlamps, each adjoining the frame of the grille, where they take on its distinctive shape. This gives the OCTAGON grille added depth, which in turn endows the BORGWARD BX 7 with an even more dynamic appearance, even when stationary. The imposing headlamps are separated into functional elements by a wing-shaped divider: The upper section houses dynamic xenon dipped-beam and HID main-beam lamps, while below the daytime running lights and turn-signal indicators reprise the brand's hallmark diamond shape. Positioned one above the other, the two rows of optical waveguides have a diamond-shaped profile and are back-lit by LEDs. Fog lamps are discreetly mounted in the outer air inlets of the front bumper, which is painted in the vehicle body colour. The upper contour of the radiator grille is continued by the concave bonnet and extended, by way of a broadening wing line, all the way back to the cowl beneath the windscreen.
Side view dominated by wing shapes
A long wheelbase and truncated front and rear body overhang serve as the basis for a sporty profile. Dynamism that is almost dramatic is generated by the contrast between the elongated, coupé-like greenhouse of the BORGWARD BX 7 and the taut, vigorous body surfaces beneath the beltline. Muscular and broadly masculine shoulders, in combination with characteristic wing lines, accentuate the energetic appearance of the vehicle's flanks and underscore the sporty and extravagant presence already communicated by the front end. Above the sills, the elongated wing profile — the "hawk line" — boosts the imaginary thrust that the BORGWARD BX 7 emanates even while stationary. Sternmann condenses this essential aspect of the design philosophy in his observation that: "Our SUV could get fined for speeding while parked."
A discreet contour edge stretching from the front wing, via the A-pillar and roof frame, all the way to the foot of the D-pillar subtly accentuates the silhouette of the BORGWARD SUV and heightens the appealing interplay between the greenhouse and bodywork. Integrated in the outer roof frame of the BX 7 TS are roof rails of brushed aluminium that create a formal unity with the floating wing of the roof spoiler. It is this elegant and functional combination that makes the vehicle's side view so unique. No other model in this class features such a high-class solution in this area. This attractive ensemble is completed by a large and generously opening glass sunroof that fits flush into the roof panel and extends from the area above the front seats to the middle row of seats.
This harmonious overall design is also reinforced by the narrow and precisely aligned gaps between body parts — e.g., between the wings and the doors — which help show off the characteristic BORGWARD wing lines to their best advantage. Positioned flush within the wheel arches — which have cladding in the vehicle body colour — are 21-inch wheels fitted with 255/40 R 21 tyres, which further enhance the dynamic stance of the new BORGWARD SUV.
View from the back: a harmonious transition to the rear
At the rear, the commanding chrome BORGWARD script is mounted between three-dimensional rear-light units, which consist partly of LEDs. The rear of the BORGWARD SUV has a horizontal alignment and, in combination with the vehicle's broad wheel track, signalises its firm road holding capabilities together with excellent driving stability and superb lateral dynamics. The tapering greenhouse not only enhances the vehicle's aerodynamic properties but also underscores its powerful shoulders and thus adds to its formidable presence. The upper part of the roof area is seamlessly connected to the rear body and culminates in a streamlined rear spoiler, which is positioned above the rear window and connected to the roof rails, as described above. The rear bumper is painted in the vehicle body colour and features a dual-flow exhaust system complete with square, chrome-edged outlets. As at the front, the vehicle rear features the high ground clearance and steep angle of approach characteristic of all true SUVs and therefore boasts the agility to master all kinds of off-road terrain.
The front, rear and side of the vehicle form a seamless whole and elevate advanced premium SUV design to a new level. Therefore, when asked about the most attractive feature of the BORGWARD BX 7 TS, Sternmann prefers to emphasise its virtues as a whole: "Whichever way you look at it, our SUV is an exceptionally coherent piece of work in which the front, rear and side of the vehicle all harmonize and complement one another. That's why, unlike other manufacturers, we don't want to talk about its most attractive feature. Instead, that's for the customer to decide. But then again, the customer will be spoilt for choice!"
The BORGWARD BX 7 TS: a sporty tradition
As far back as the 1950s, especially sporty models from BORGWARD were all endowed with the initials "TS" (Touring Sports). With a conscious gesture towards this proud legacy, this tradition will live on in the resurgent premium carmaker's new models such as the BX 7 TS. The hallmark insignia of a TS model include not only the chrome diamonds that make up the OCTAGON grille and, as its centrepiece, the chrome diamond BORGWARD badge with red inlays, but also specially designed light alloy wheels, bumpers, sill trim, cladding in the vehicle body in a special titanic colour and decorative trim in brushed aluminium. The TS logo in chrome and red adorns the front wings, the rear hatch, the brake calipers of the six-piston fixed-caliper brakes at the front, and the brake assembly at the rear.
The front and rear bumpers, door sills, greenhouse edging, door handles, exterior mirrors and aerodynamic roof rails with integrated roof spoiler all boast decorative elements in elegant, matt aluminium. The front bumper features large air inlets with perfectly integrated fog lamps. The rear bumper incorporates lateral slits neatly housing the rear fog lamps and reflectors.
At night, too, all the BX 7 models are an unmistakeable presence. Illuminated diamond shapes in the headlamps and three-dimensional, diamond-like rear lights together create the brand's hallmark lighting design both front and back. A completely new feature — and exclusively reserved for the TS — are side-marker light strips in the rear-door sill and side wings of the rear bumper. These narrow red LED light strips not only add an extra visual enhancement to the sides of the SUV at night, but also increase safety by making the vehicle more visible to crossing traffic.
In addition to the sporty top-of-the-range BORGWARD BX 7 TS model, three other equipment lines are planned for the market launch.
Raising the bar: a premium interior on a level with higher-range vehicle classes
"Given the class of vehicle, the 'premium' description for the interior of the BORGWARD BX 7 TS is practically an understatement," says Ben Nawka, Chief Designer Europe of the BORGWARD team in Stuttgart. Anyone surprised by such a self-assured statement on the part of this young designer would be well advised to wait for a first encounter with the interior of the BX 7. That's because the design and the equipment are at a level normally found only in premium vehicle classes that are significantly higher and substantially more expensive.
"Naturally, we've also pursued our guiding principle of 'modern tradition' within the vehicle. We've melded the traditional craftsmanship of high-class automobile manufacture with cutting-edge automotive technology in order to create a luxurious wellness ambience," explains Nawka. This design philosophy is particularly evident in the juxtaposition of high-grade materials such as velvety soft premium fine Scottish nappa leather with classic BORGWARD contrasting stitching, on the one hand, and innovative components such as the centrally mounted 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen, on the other. At the same time, a harmonious colour scheme of black with buffalo brown in combination with high-precision workmanship helps create the luxurious ambience guaranteed to make vehicle occupants feel immediately at home. The business of driving, meanwhile, is significantly eased by the ergonomically designed and intuitive controls, which also have outstanding tactile properties. For drivers and passengers alike, there is a generous amount of room within the vehicle. Depending on individual preferences, the BORGWARD BX 7 can be configured with five, six, or seven seats.
Inner values: interior harmonizes with the body design's high quality
The characteristic design features of the bodywork continue within the vehicle, whereby the typical wing line and diamond-shaped reprises of the BORGWARD badge are particularly eyecatching. For example, the nappa leather trim of the dashboard evokes a further wing line, and diamonds are visible in both the colour-contrasted BORGWARD stitching of the napa leather sport seats and the decorative aluminium trim of the central console.
Linking the dashboard with the door trim, which is also covered with buffalo-brown nappa leather, is a distinctly elevated contour edge that sweeps from the lower edge of the windscreen to the B-pillar, thereby creating a wrap-around effect. Integrated in the upper, matt-black section of the dashboard are domes housing a large, 12.3-inch touchscreen plus round instruments and a central information display. Two open struts beneath the control panel of the automatic multi-zone climate-control system form a visual link with the central console, which houses, amongst other things, a short and ergonomically positioned gear selector for the dual-clutch transmission, a push/turn controller for the infotainment and driving dynamics systems, and a starter button for the engine. The central console flows into a leather-upholstered armrest for driver and front passenger with a storage compartment below.
The roof liner and the inner lining of the body pillars are covered with black DINAMICA imitation leather. With its matt, textured surface, this elegant and sporty material harmonizes well on both a visual and tactile level with the premium fine Scottish nappa leather fittings and enhances the high-quality interior ambience.
Characteristic BORGWARD TS insignia add extra luxury to the interior
As the top-of-the-range model of the BX 7 series, the athletically dynamic TS also boasts some especially sporty design features in its interior. This programme of sport-enhancing elements includes special napa-leather sport seats with contrasting BORGWARD diamond stitching, as described above; a black sport steering wheel, flattened at the bottom, with a centrally mounted diamond BORGWARD badge in chrome and red; and sport pedals. At the same time, brushed aluminium — the material of choice for the decorative trim on the outer bodywork of the TS equipment line — is also to be found within the vehicle. Among other things, these elements enhance the dashboard, the handgrips of the central console and the air conditioning vents. The leather sport steering wheel, the sport pedals, the gear selector and the door sill panels with illuminated TS logo also feature the enhancing parts with their velvety sheen. As a further connective element, these components all feature a decorative design in the form of a stylised winglet.
Comprehensive "PROTECT" safety concept
High standard offering the best possible occupant protection
The BORGWARD BX 7 is an SUV whose comprehensive "PROTECT" safety concept meets all requirements for ensuring the greatest degree of occupant safety. Both the vehicle's structure and its restraint systems give the debut model the potential to achieve outstanding results in international crash-test ratings such as those of Euro NCAP. The vehicle body, which includes a highly stable passenger compartment and defined deformation zones in the front and rear, forms the reliable foundation for the high level of occupant protection. Critical body segments are reinforced with high-strength, ultra high-strength or hot-formed steel. In the event of a frontal, side or rear collision, several load paths distribute the impact energy and, so far as possible, ensure balanced deceleration levels with which the passive safety systems are precisely aligned.
These passive safety systems thus offer the best possible protection. Whether it's a frontal, side, or rear collision, the seat belt system in the BX 7 is supplemented by, among other things, up to six airbags that engage only if needed in the given crash situation and whose inflation can significantly reduce the severity of the accident for vehicle occupants. The passive safety equipment includes:
- Two-stage hybrid airbags for the driver and front passenger
- Side airbags that protect the shoulders, rib cage and pelvis of the driver and front passenger
- Side airbags that protect the shoulders, rib cage and pelvis of passengers, or those in the outer seats in the second row
- Curtain airbags
- Three-point seat belts with seat belt tensioners and belt force limiters for the driver, front passenger and second row of seats (6-seat model), or for the outer seats in the second row (7-seat model)
- Three-point seat belts for the centre seat in the second seating row (7-seat model) and for the third row
- ISOFIX child safety seat anchoring system for the co-driver-seat
- Seat belt status indicators
- Seat occupant and child safety seat detection for the front passenger seat
Measures designed to protect more vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists, are also an integral part of the comprehensive "PROTECT" safety concept. Precisely defined spaces between the body and the assemblies below it in the front section provide for amply proportioned deformation paths. This aspect, combined with the specially shaped front bumpers and an active bonnet that rises up at the hinges in the event of a frontalcollision, thus further increasing the spaces, results in a high degree of protection potential for both pedestrians and cyclists.
Assistance systems as virtual crumple zones
In order to ensure that the passive safety systems remain inactive as much as possible, the BORGWARD BX 7 "PROTECT" concept also includes numerous driver assistance systems that can help prevent accidents. The systems utilize networked sensors such as radars, stereo cameras and conventional camera systems. The following assistance systems support the driver:
- Collision assistant system with active brake intervention
- City braking assistance system with pedestrian detection at speeds up to 70 km/h
- Active or passive lane-keeping assistance system
- Active or passive lane-changing assistance system
- Proximity cruise control for continually maintaining a safe distance to the vehicle ahead at speeds up to 200 km/h
- Traffic sign recognition system
- Side wind compensation system
- Driver-fatigue warning system
- Tyre pressure monitoring system with individual wheel alerts on the dashboard display when tyre pressure drops or is too low
In addition of the 360º panoramic camera make operating the BORGWARD SUV
an even more comfortable experience, especially in complex situations,
and also help prevent minor damage. Parallel and perpendicular parking are a cinch, and with the help of the assistance systems, drivers can manoeuvre with extreme precision in tight spaces in car parks or in places with confusing terrain. BORGWARD drivers also need not worry about pulling out of tight exits without seeing anything, as the front and rear cameras can detect pedestrians, cyclists or vehicles approaching from the side, all of which are shown on the central display screen.
Trailblazing drive train
The new conventionally powered BORGWARD SUV boasts the most advanced all-wheel drive system available today. Together with specialists from the renowned supplier company BorgWarner, which has already designed all-wheel drive systems for industry competitors such as BMW and Audi, engineers from BORGWARD adapted the BorgWarner GenV fully variable all-wheel drive system with an electronically controlled multiple plate clutch. "Our ultramodern and innovative AWD drive train offers a high level of traction reserve, which means outstanding agility and the highest degree of safety are guaranteed on all surfaces", is how Bernd Kircher, Chief Engineer of the development team in Stuttgart, describes the benefits of the fully automated "torque-on-demand" drive system. In line with the driving situation and road surface conditions, the BORGWARD all-wheel drive system optimally distributes torque to the front and rear axles in order to ensure the best possible traction in the given situation.
Permanent all-wheel drive with variable propulsion
The BORGWARD operates with 90% propulsion to the front-wheels in normal situations. Only after the vehicle's dynamic handling systems detect an unstable situation will torque be transferred to the rear axle in order to maintain stability. In other words, the all-wheel drive system reacts preventively within milliseconds. That's because unlike conventional systems, the innovative BORGWARD 4×4 drive system uses an electronically controlled all-wheel multiple plate clutch with an electric actuator on the rear axle. This actuator continually receives sensor signals from the dynamic handling systems and uses the data to regulate the transfer of torque to the rear axle. The most ingenious thing about this system is that the actuator can pre-engage the multiple plate clutch and transfer torque to the rear axle before wheelspin occurs. Other systems that do not have an electric actuator always require drive slip in order to control the all-wheel clutch, which makes them less agile and efficient.
Fuel economy concept ensures the best possible energy efficiency
The drive system's fuel economy concept is a completely new development. Here, low system weight and a new multiple-disc limited-slip differential on the rear axle lend the system a high degree of energy efficiency. It was previously not possible to completely disengage the rear axle in a torque-on-demand drive system due to its design principle. Approximately five percent of total torque always ended up at the rear axle, even if the given driving situation did not require this. The energy and dynamic potential of this torque was thus lost.
"Our all-wheel drive system ensures the greatest possible efficiency because we're now able to completely disengage the rear axle for the first time", says Kircher. The benefit offered by the innovative AWD solution is the result of a valve and pump system that can vary the oil level in the clutch housing. If power is not needed at the rear axle, the electronic control system lowers the oil level. This means that unlike the case with conventional torque-on-demand solutions, the clutch plate packs for accelerating and decelerating the vehicle can rotate freely in opposite directions. The rear axle is thus completely disengaged from the drive train and the aforementioned losses are eliminated. In the opposite situation, the control unit adjusts the oil level accordingly within milliseconds and rear-wheel drive is made available without delay.
Comfort meets dynamic handling: electric power steering system and multi-link rear suspension
The drive train and the chassis (with the suspension, steering and braking systems) complement one another perfectly. The sporty, digressive electric power steering system with a variable steering ratio and demand-actuated steering power assistance always implements the optimal set-up for the given driving situation. Drivers thus always receive precise feedback. When travelling rapidly along a winding mountain pass, for example, the more direct steering ratio resulting from the rising steering angle allows for precise driving towards and through curves of different radius. At high speeds on motorways, the steering system ensures the vehicle travels straight ahead by reducing steering power assistance and providing less direct translation around the central steering position. When manoeuvring in a city, maximum steering power assistance is provided — making parking easy, for example.
The sophisticated suspension, with MacPherson struts on the front axle and a multi-link suspension on the rear axle, combines extraordinary stability with balanced ride comfort and a high degree of active safety. The highly stable and sensitively regulated braking system with ventilated brake discs and fixed brake callipers is electronically controlled, which also makes it a key safety feature. The safety package here includes ABS, an electronic braking force distribution system, a braking assistant and an electric parking brake with an "auto hold" function.
Powerful: direct injection four-cylinder turbo-engine with 2.0 litres displacement
An impressive alternative to the BORGWARD BX 7 PHEV cutting-edge plug-in hybrid is offered by the exceptionally sporty BORGWARD BX 7 AWD T-GDI prototype with variable all-wheel drive and a direct injection four-cylinder engine. The ultramodern 2.0-litre direct-injection engine has an output of 165 kW (224 hp) and delivers maximum torque of 300 Nm starting at 1,750 rpm. This performance, that is perfectly aligned with it, ensures a superior driving experience. The BORGWARD BX 7 AWD T-GDI sprints to 100 km/h in less than ten seconds* and has a top speed of more than 200 km/h.*
*All data is preliminary; country and equipment-related deviations are possible at the launch of series production
BORGWARD "Multiple Interaction"
Top infotainment and full connectivity
Intuitive operability, the very latest in infotainment, full network connectivity with Internet access, and an extensive online service — all these are integral elements of the BORGWARD brand philosophy. Our BX 7 TS AWD prototype, which is close to series production, already provides a taste of the wide variety of features on offer from BORGWARD's Multiple Interaction system. In the first instance, it will mean enhanced operating comfort that is not limited to "either/or" but instead follows the "and" principle. More specifically, drivers can choose how to display and use the intuitive infotainment menus in accordance with their own preferences:
- The most convenient option is to use the inbuilt touchscreen in the middle of the dashboard. Situated on the left-hand side of the 12.3-inch display — the largest in the SUV class — is a control panel with a virtual push/turn controller that the driver can use to view and activate individual menus and submenus. Activated functions are displayed on the left-hand side of the screen, some in a photorealistic manner.
- The 10 WM (10 way multi functional control knob) — the "analogue" counterpart to this virtual representation — is integrated in the central console. Most activities with this controller are displayed in the control panel of the touchscreen.
- Buttons providing direct access to specific functions are positioned around the central 10 WM. Eight extra buttons on the sides of the 10 WM are for the navigation, radio, media, L/R, link, iCall, back and home.
- In addition, certain functions can be called up via voice command. This feature is activated via a button on the steering wheel, as is standard in this vehicle class.
Eight clearly structured menus for the BORGWARD BX 7
After the vehicle has been started, the central 12.3-inch touchscreen first displays an animated BORGWARD diamond-shaped badge. Next to appear is the main menu that had been previously selected. The menus in detail:
- Radio — the radio is switched on via touchscreen or push/turn controller. Frequently used functions such as volume, channel selection or mute can be operated via steering-wheel buttons.
- Media — this is used to select the desired input source: USB/AUX IN connector or Bluetooth
- Telephone — activation and operation of mobile phone, which is fully integrated within the on-board infotainment system via Bluetooth.
- Navigation — input of navigation information such as destination or route options.
- Cloud — activation and configuration of the vehicle's on-board WiFi hotspot. Passengers can connect multiple Internet-capable devices and surf at LTE data-transmission rates (provided LTE-network coverage is available) with telematic services platform (TSP).
- Air conditioning — selection of the basic settings for the automatic air-conditioning system. In everyday driving, the air conditioning is operated via the control panel located in the central console, beneath the middle air vents.
- Vehicle settings — selection of a range of basic vehicle settings, including headlamps, interior lights, air conditioning and vehicle locking.
- Default settings — definition of basic settings such as language, display modes, display brightness, Internet access data and alarm system.
Full on-board integration of smartphones and tablets
Both Android and Apple devices can be fully connected to the vehicle via BORGWARD's Multiple Interaction system. This gives drivers full access to all smartphone functions — e.g., to access contact lists, play music of the phone, have text messages read aloud, use various apps, or use the large central touchscreen to view images and videos stored on a mobile phone. Using the on-board WiFi hotspot, vehicle occupants can access the Internet via devices such as smartphones, tablets or netbooks, and enjoy rapid and stable data transfer via the powerful roof antenna.
Perfect service with a personal assistant
Using buttons of iCall beside the 10 WM control knob, driver and passengers can contact a 24/7 service hotline via telephone. Their call will be taken by competent service staff ready to provide advice and concrete assistance so as to make the BORGWARD driving experience even more pleasant and safe:
The SERVICE function is part of 10 WM and connects the driver with a service employee, who will be only too happy to help with, for example, hotel bookings, theatre tickets, a restaurant reservation with a route sent directly to the car's navigation system.
The SOS button connects directly to a service employee, who will immediately organise appropriate emergency assistance. Should, for example, an airbag or seatbelt tensioner be activated, specially trained teams will also contact the driver and inquire after the wellbeing of vehicle occupants. Depending on the response, appropriate action will be taken and an ambulance sent to the scene of the accident.
Conversely, certain vehicle data and functions can be remotely accessed at any time via smartphone apps for Apple and Android. These include fuel level, tyre pressure, oil level and the next service date. Similarly, the vehicle can be located via smartphone and remotely locked and unlocked. Directions to the next theatre or sports arena can be sent directly to the vehicle's navigation system via smartphone and are automatically activated as soon as the ignition has been switched on.
BORGWARD intends to provide this service package in Europe initially at no extra charge.
BORGWARD demostrates "e-Propulsion" hybrid technology
Future-proof thanks to flexible energy modules
At IAA, another compelling demo model besides the BORGWARD BX 7 AWD T-GDI — is the BX 7 PHEV with an alternative drive system, which demostrates the direction of the future green energy solution from BORGWARD.
The plug-in hybrid boasts an overall system power of 295 kW (401 hp), and — thanks to torque multiplication — an overall system torque of up to 650 Nm, and a range under electrical power of 55 kilometres. Fuel consumption according to NEDC is 2.26 l/100 km (55 g CO2/km). The driving performance is particularly impressive: as a result of torque multiplication of the complete drive system, the BORGWARD BX 7 PHEV accelerates to a speed of 100 km/h in a mere 6.35 seconds. Its top speed is 220 km/h.
Drive train with four-cylinder turbo-engine, electric motor and KERS
A direct-injection 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-engine engine powers the front axle via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Fitted to the rear axle is an electric motor with integrated kinetic energy recovery system (KERS), which is linked to the front drive unit via a sophisticated control system. By means of a "virtual drive shaft", this intelligent AWD system applies torque to the electric rear axle whenever this is required by the demands of energy efficiency, dynamic handling or driving safety. At the same time, the system recovers kinetic energy during overrun or braking, so as to recharge the batteries.
Hybrid with nine operating modes for perfect energy management
All in all, the plug-in hybrid features nine operating modes. These are activated either automatically or via the push/turn controller on the central console, and are displayed in the centrally located 12.3-inch media touchscreen and the dashboard display. Alongside standard plug-in hybrid driving modes such as energy recovery, all-electric driving and boost, the vehicle also features an off-road program to increase performance on challenging terrain. The hybrid operating modes in detail:
Vehicle is stationary
After the vehicle has noiselessly started, both drive units are at rest when the driver is waiting at traffic lights or halted in inner-city traffic. However, vehicle functions such as assistance, safety and infotainment systems, and the lights and air conditioning continue to receive power and therefore remain active.
Accelerating in e-mode
The BX 7 accelerates exclusively via the e-module at the rear axle. As the driver continues to depress the accelerator pedal, there is a seamless transition to the boost mode.
This is the power mode for maximum use of system capacity and torque to provide optimal acceleration from a standing start (0–100 km/h in 6.35 seconds). The start/stop function is deactivated.
All-electric driving is possible at speeds of up to 140 km/h. As the driver continues to depress the accelerator pedal, there is a seamless transition to the high-speed cruising mode.
High-speed cruising
Analogous to the boost mode, this is the power mode for high speeds. It ensures maximum utilisation of system capacity and torque to provide optimal acceleration and elasticity up to a top speed of 220 km/h. The start/stop function is deactivated.
BORGWARD is the first manufacturer to offer a special off-road hybrid driving program in this vehicle class. The vehicle's power electronics link the internal-combustion engine and electric motor in such a way that each wheel receives the maximum transferable torque. This enables maximum off-road capability in slippery conditions or on heavily contoured terrain. The start/stop function is deactivated.
The battery is charged while the internal-combustion engine runs in a mixed driving mode, so that the vehicle can be operated exclusively in electrical and therefore emissions-free mode after it arrives in a built-up area, for example.
Energy recovery
The rear electric motor operates in KERS mode and efficiently converts kinetic energy recovered during braking into electrical energy, which is used to charge the battery.
Plug-in charging
Charging time at a public or private e-terminal takes only around 30 minutes.
Intelligent driving strategies in combination with GPS navigation, online services and individual driving style enable a further increase in efficiency. This means that the lithium-ion battery's energy capacity of 13.2 kWh can be optimally converted into electric driving range.


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A reflection on the musical element of the exhibition, by Owen Ralph
Murmuration of Folk, the new exhibition from Rosie Reed Gold at Cecil Sharp House, was inspired in part by the discovery of the dance tune Song for the Starling in the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library. Found in Marshall Barron's book of 'Birds, Fancies and Delights', the tune was first printed in the 18th edition of the English Dancing Master under the title Joy After Sorrow.
I feel I should be honest from the start – I don't much like this tune. There's very little in it that really grabs me melodically, harmonically or rhythmically. I also don't really hear any starlings in it, as my rendition above probably shows. That is, I didn't until the private view of the exhibition. Rebekah Robertson and Pete Thomas performed the tune at the event in a very different manner to me, bringing forth an abundance of imaginary birds twirling through the air.
Two interesting juxtapositions arise here. Firstly, a tune that failed to move me inspired a whole exhibition in Rosie, an exhibition which I conversely find absolutely breath-taking. Secondly, Rebekah, Pete and I all played from the same page of notation, but created two very different renditions without making any conscious effort to do anything other than play what was in front of us. While the fact that not everyone likes the same thing is hardly a revelation, nor indeed is the fact that different musicians play music differently, there is a hint of something much deeper here which goes right to the heart of folk musicking.
To me, an essential characteristic of a folk tune is that, when taken in isolation, it is incomplete. You may have 16 beautifully transcribed bars of music on the page in front of you, but at that point they are simply marks on paper. They constitute the blurb on the back of a novel, lacking the vividly beautiful descriptions and thrilling drama contained within its pages.
Various things might be done to make these transcriptions more 'complete'. Cecil Sharp adorned his collections of morris tunes with piano accompaniments, thereby reducing the ambiguity in harmony and overall style. Percy Grainger on the other hand took very detailed, scientific transcriptions of the tunes he collected, aiming to have as accurate a record as possible of the performance.
While both of these strategies were a means to an end for Sharp and Grainger, extra details such as these merely impede the casual musician from connecting with the tune, from being ignited by the spark of inspiration on the page. That first meeting between tune and musician is a crucial moment, particularly when the musician in question is idly flicking through a book in search of new repertoire. In this scenario of musical speed-dating, the personality of the tune needs to shine through right from the outset, in order to provoke the musician to pause and explore the notes on the page. The little details need to quickly become apparent, unhindered by distracting extraneous elements, in order to charm their prospective new musical partner.
It might seem an odd way of putting it, but that really is how a tune is completed – by forming a relationship with a performer. The two recognise their compatibility and come together to bring into being something which is greater than the sum of their parts. Any musician who has been in this position will be familiar with the period of elation that follows; the 'honeymoon period' where you play the tune over and over, relishing every little quirk, every beautiful little moment, while the tune itself takes equal pleasure in exploring your creative impulses, becoming something infinitely more than the dry lines of notation in a dusty book, where it had lain unnoticed for so long.
I might be pushing this imagery a little far, but I hope you will agree it's not simply an abstract metaphor. There is a genuine sense of relationship created in these moments, the essential give-and-take which brings into being that elusive entity we call folk music.
Tunes residing on the page are effectively indefinable. Their incompleteness means there is precious little to comment on, save for a dry musical analysis of its basic technical attributes. One might have a bit more luck attempting to define a musician; they are constantly shaped and redefined by their own experiences and by the ideologies and assumptions of their society. They are affected by every musical work they have ever heard, every musician they admire. But still, all of these attributes are equally meaningless until they are put into practice, until they come to fruition in relationship with the right tune.
This unique set of attributes which constitutes a human being means that everyone sees something different when they pick up a written tune. Different musical elements will leap out, different ornaments and musical devices will be implied, a different musical work will arise. Only at this point, the point at which an exhilarating relationship has been established on the basis of reciprocal inspiration and creativity, does the tune really come alive.
I find this really exciting. This is music which requires us to do nothing more or less than be ourselves, and subsequently creates something so much more than we ever could on our own. This is the very crux of what it means for music to be described as folk. I sometimes wonder if one reason that there has always been such a divide in opinion over how to define folk music is because we spend too much time analysing the notes and the words on the page, and not enough time examining the process that takes place when a tune is picked up by a musician who loves it.
This is where the folk quality is found – not in the history or the technical attributes of the tune or the song, but in that blossoming relationship between two strangers who take each other as their own. It's a relationship that can only be built where there is a sense of communal ownership over the tunes in question (where it is not in a monogamous relationship with somebody else, usually a needy and jealous composer!), for only then can you feel the freedom to be yourself, rather than simply the mouthpiece of a composer as you are required to be in classical music (and to a certain, less conscious extent, popular music).
I concede that this line of thought needs much more thorough qualification and broader exploration; I haven't even mentioned how it might apply to orally transmitted material for example, but as a starting point it's a really refreshing angle to take. As Rosie's exhibition shows, once established, these relationships tend to result in something amazing. And that's really exciting.
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of EFDSS.
Rosie Reed Gold's exhibition Murmuration of Folk is available to view at Cecil Sharp House until 12 August.


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That is gorgeous! Never seen it or heard of it before.
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This is a discussion on Euchile ( once Epi, tyhen Encyc, later Psthcha) mariae within the Cattleyas, Vandas, Dendrobiums IN BLOOM forums, part of the Orchid Photography category; I prefer the Euchile name for the genus - the flowers are nothing like any ...
I prefer the Euchile name for the genus - the flowers are nothing like any Epidendrum, Enyclia or Prosthechea that I know. T he bulbs and leaves do look like a small , or even miniature Encyclia - that is only a 7cm pot to be seen here , but then lots of other genera look just like that.
This is the best I have done in about 4 years of growth - highest number of flowers, best flowers. Now for some better growth - like two leads please ?
I grow with my cattleyas btw - nowadays.
That is gorgeous! Never seen it or heard of it before.
It is very pretty.
I know of a seller of this here in the USA. But I never bought it.
Very nice. I have killed this sp multiple times but managed to get 2 plants last month. I have kept it next to my Phals and seem to be doing ok.
The color and shape of the blooms make it very tempting.
Very nicely grown, as always Geoff. It was one of the first orchids I acquired 40+ years ago, and I have killed it several times. I hope I do better with the very healthy plant I just got.
Still most often seen as Encyclia. It got lumped there along with hundreds of other species that never should have been. I think someone broke under the pressure of removing species from Epidendrum but not being up to the work of actually sorting out where to put them. The current classification is either Euchile or Prosthechea, but there's no big argument about the relationship. Either Euchile is the closest cousin to the Prosthechea clan, or the half-sister within it that all the others are jealous of. I think RHS went with Prosthechea just so they didn't have to come up with names for intergeneric Euchile hybrids.
I agree, Geoff. The name Euchile for the genus doesn't conjure up the wrong idea about the blooms. When I think of Epidendrum or especially Prosthechea I have a pretty good idea what to expect. I don't really know Euchile, so always a discovery. haha... BTW - these blooms are beautiful. I like the split lip and green and white blooms. It looks like it would like cattleya level lighting. Good luck with the multiple growths next.


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Honda Accord
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Repair and car operation
Honda Chord
+ Honda Accord brand Cars
- Settings and routine maintenance
General information about settings and adjustments
Check of levels of liquids
Check of a condition of tires and pressure of their rating
Check of level of liquid of the power steering
Check of level of ATF AT
Replacement of impellent oil and oil filter
Check of a condition and replacement of brushes of screen wipers
Check, service and charging of the storage battery
Condition check, adjustment of effort of a tension and replacement of driving belts
Check of a condition and replacement of the hoses located in an impellent compartment
Check of a condition of components of system of cooling
Rotation of wheels
Check of brake system
Check of a condition of seat belts
Replacement of a filtering element of an air purifier
Check of a condition of components of a power supply system
Check of level of the RKPP transmission oil
Survey of components of a suspension bracket and steering drive, check of a condition of protective covers of power shafts
Check of a condition of components of system of production of the fulfilled gases
Check of a condition and replacement of spark plugs
Check of a condition and replacement of VV of candle wires, covers and distributor begunka
Check and replacement of the valve of system of operated ventilation of a case (PCV)
Check and adjustment of turns of idling
Service of system of cooling (oporozhneniye, washing and filling)
Replacement of brake liquid
Replacement of liquid of automatic transmission (AT/CVT)
RKPP transmission oil replacement
Replacement of filters of central air of air
Check and adjustment of gaps of valves (necessarily)
Sbrasyvaniye of the indicator of intervals of routine maintenance
+ Engine
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+ Coupling and power shafts
+ Brake system
+ Suspension bracket and steering
+ Body
+ Onboard electric equipment
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Check of brake system(each 12 000 km [7500 miles] run or times in 6 months)
The condition of components of brake system, besides regular, stipulated by the schedule of routine maintenance, checks, should be estimated each time at removal of wheels or at emergence of signs of violation of functioning of brake system.
The symptoms listed below can be a sign of malfunction of components of brake mechanisms:
a) When braking the car loses course stability (there is a withdrawal in one of the parties);
b) During braking brake mechanisms publish squeal or a scratch;
c) The course of a pedal of a foot brake excessively increases;
d) When squeezing a brake pedal pulsations are felt;
e) Traces of leakage of brake liquid (usually on an internal surface of disks of wheels and tires) take place.
Weaken nuts of fastening of wheels. To Poddomkratta the car also establish it on props. Remove wheels.
Disk brake mechanisms
Drum-type brake mechanisms
Vacuum amplifier
Parking brakeManagement of the parking brake is made by means of the lever established between forward seats. Having pulled the lever, cock it against the stop, having counted thus number of clicks of the ratchet mechanism. If the number of clicks leaves limits of an admissible range (see. Specifications), the drive of the parking brake is subject to adjustment (see. Head Brake system).
Alternatively check of serviceability of functioning of the parking brake can be made by a car parking on a site of the road going under a bias and fixing by its motionlessly parking brake at the neutral provision of a transmission. If the brake does not hold the car when raising its lever on demanded number of clicks, it is necessary to make adjustment (see. Head Brake system).


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The Name "Baptist" and the Baptist Church
The Last Word
Stanley L. Morris
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The Gospel Of The Kingdom
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- method DrawCGPDFDocumentMBS(pdf as CGPDFDocumentMBS, r as CGRectMBS, page as Integer)
- method DrawCGPDFDocumentMBS(pdf as CGPDFDocumentMBS, r as CGRectMBS, page as Integer, InterpolationQuality as Integer, Antialias as boolean, FontSmoothing as Boolean)
- method DrawRotatedTextMBS(Rotation as Double, text as string, x as Integer, y as Integer, Center as Boolean = false, alpha as Double = 1.0, NoSwapY as boolean = false, FontWidth as Integer = 0)
- method DrawWindowsIconMBS(file as folderitem, IconID as Integer, x as Integer, y as Integer, w as Integer, h as Integer) as boolean
- method MeasureRotatedTextMBS(text as string, byref Width as Double, byref Height as Double, FontWidth as Integer = 0) as Boolean
- method PaintdesktopMBS
- method StretchBltMBS(nXOriginDest as Integer, nYOriginDest as Integer, nWidthDest as Integer, nHeightDest as Integer, source as graphics, nXOriginSrc as Integer, nYOriginSrc as Integer, nWidthSrc as Integer, nHeightSrc as Integer, dwRop as Integer) as boolean
- method StretchDIBitsMBS(XDest as Integer, YDest as Integer, DestWidth as Integer, DestHeight as Integer, XSource as Integer, YSource as Integer, SourceWidth as Integer, SourceHeight as Integer, Bits as memoryblock, ImageWidth as Integer, ImageHeight as Integer, ImageBitCount as Integer) as boolean
- method WinApplyDevModeMBS(devmode as WindowsDeviceModeMBS) as boolean
- method WindowsGraphicsInfoMBS as WindowsGraphicsInfoMBS
- method WinEndPageMBS as boolean
- method WinStartPageMBS as boolean
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- DynaPDFMBS.PageGraphics as Graphics
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Choosing the best-looking games on the Xbox One X is an exercise in picking favorites from a cornucopia of riches. The simple truth is that the One X is so far advanced over any other console on the market that, with a few exceptions, every game looks better on the One X and every game looks great.
Like every "Best of . . ." list, this one is subjective. It's made even more so because it's limited to the games I've had a chance to play on the One X. Forza Motorsport 7 is a glaring omission for this reason. Given the videos I've seen and what I've read about the game, I expect it would appear here if I'd had the opportunity to play it.
The One X is fully capable of presenting games at native 4k resolution (3840 x 2160). This is the main (but not the only) reason why games look better on the console. However, in order to see the greatly enhanced visuals the One X puts out, you have to have a good-quality 4K TV, and you have to be sitting close enough to the screen.
The distance between the viewer and the screen is critical because the human eye cannot resolve all the detail in a 4K image if the image is too far away. How far is too far depends on screen size and some people don't seem to realize this. I once read about the video games editor of a highly respected website who wasn't impressed by the increased resolution of 4K games on the One X when he was sitting too far away to see all the detail in a 1080p image, let alone the detail in 2160p 4K. Every combination of screen size plus resolution has an optimal viewing distance. The further away you sit from this distance, the more you're missing.
My TV is a 65" LG B6 OLED. The optimal distance for viewing 2160p images on a 65" screen is four feet, four inches. My eyes are between this optimal distance and five feet from the screen when I play.
Here are my choices for the best-looking games on the One X thus far.
Hitman (IO Interactive)
The Game of the Year edition of Hitman is a graphics showcase for the One X. When played in High Quality mode with frame rate locked at 30 fps it offers native 4K resolution combined with a boatload of enhanced graphics effects. It's a gorgeous game.
The graphics package includes enhanced geometry, textures, texture filtering, shadow quality, parallax occlusion mapping, lighting and a different color palette from the original game. The lighting effects are particularly noteworthy. Different light sources cast subtly varied shades of light across a scene. The light seen through windows and doors changes as you move closer or further away. It's beautiful.
Objects in Hitman are detailed to an extreme degree and the native 4K presentation combined with the enhanced geometry, textures and texture filtering put all of that detail on the screen. The improved shadows combined with the heavy use of parallax occlusion mapping give environments a three-dimensional look that is almost startling.
Play the Paris scenario, and as you follow the woman in the white dress into the building, watch the play of light and shadow on her dress. Take a look at the spectacular fountain in the courtyard as you walk past. Look up and watch the ceiling come into view as you enter the building. It's a visual feast.
Hitman is a game that rewards patience and careful observation which works beautifully with the game's superior visuals. If I had to pick one game to demonstrate the graphical prowess of the One X, Hitman is the one I'd choose.
Assassin's Creed Origins (Ubisoft)
Assassin's Creed Origins takes place in Egypt around 48 BC. Although "lush" is not the word that usually comes to mind when thinking about Egypt's vast deserts, Origins is a visually lush game. Deserts, fields, rivers, villages and cities are presented with a richness of detail and color that let you smell the scents in the wind and feel the sand on your skin.
Origins' visual approach is different from Hitman's. The game uses dynamic resolution scaling to preserve frame rate at the expense of resolution. It also appears to rely fairly heavily on temporal anti-aliasing. The result is a visual presentation that is softer and smoother than the crisp and razor-sharp graphics you get in Hitman. The softer visuals work very well in Origins, however, as they enhance the realistic feel of the heat and dusty haze that permeate the game's environments.
The HDR effects in Origins are especially noteworthy. Different TVs handle HDR in different ways and Origins offers a pair of HDR settings so you can tune the effects for your screen. Once you have HDR dialed in, light sources and reflections are incredible. A full moon at night is brilliant, and flames look like they'd burn your hand if you got too close to the screen. In general, the lighting in Origins is very atmospheric and makes an essential contribution to the sense of presence you get while playing the game.
Assassin's Creed Origins is at pains to recreate a world infused with detail, color and atmosphere, and its visual presentation is ideally suited to the task. When I first entered the game, I thought it looked good. The more I've played, the more the graphics have worked their subtle magic, and now the Egypt of Cleopatra and Ptolemy XII feels physically and sensually present while my living room seems a little less real whenever I return to the game. Outstanding graphics can do that.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (MachineGames)
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is about hard people living in a world that's seen hard use. It's gritty and harsh, and the game's visual presentation makes that clear almost everywhere you look.
Like Assassin's Creed Origins, Wolfenstein uses dynamic resolution scaling with a 2160p target. Unlike Origins, it appears to make little use of temporal resolution scaling. The results are crisp, sharp visuals that approach – but don't quite reach – the level seen in Hitman.
Machine Games brings Wolfenstein's world alive with attention to detail and excellent lighting effects. Textures are rich and texture filtering is excellent so that the world is filled with detail at mid-to-long distances. Shadow quality, varied lighting sources and ambient occlusion enhance the three-dimensional look of the game's environments.
You can see all of this by taking a tour around the submarine that serves as Wolfenstein's mission hub. Surfaces are worn, textures are detailed and varied, and object density is incredible. There's almost always lot on the screen to look at, and all of it looks good. Set's lab is an excellent example. There's clutter everywhere, a wide range of surfaces and textures, different-hued light sources, and all of it is crisp and clear.
These densely populated and richly detailed environments are also dynamic. Visit the sub's helm and take a look at all the active information displays. The graphics are sharp enough to read and the green and amber screens instantly brought me back to the days of dumb terminals and my first-generation PC. Wolfenstein nails the look of its world.
Halo 5: Guardians (343 Industries)
I debated including Halo 5: Guardians on this list. It does not run at native 4K, it doesn't have HDR, and it doesn't consistently feature the level of detail or the rich textures seen in many other games. And yet, Halo 5's graphics and art direction meld perfectly to produce a beautiful game.
Halo 5 also uses dynamic resolution scaling with a target of 2160p which it reaches much of the time. The enhanced version also includes improved texture filtering, modest increases in levels of detail, and increased draw distances in cut scenes.
Most of the art assets seen on the One X were also used in the original game on the vanilla Xbox One. The difference is that what was muddy on the One is sharp and clear on the One X due to the One X's massive increase in resolution.
The crisp visuals in Halo 5 are an ideal complement to the game's art direction. Artefacts and architecture are clean, unblemished, and precisely defined. Visual clutter in interior spaces is kept to a minimum. Interior surface textures are generally smooth. Objects and pathways are often limned in light. Halo 5 has a very clean, sharp look which is reinforced by the HUD and menu elements that have all been redone in 2160p.
Unlike games that impress with detail, Halo 5 makes a virtue of precision. The game's art direction, color palette, interior and architectural designs are enhanced by the high resolution achieved on the One X. Halo 5 is visually sleek, clean and elegant.
There are many more games that could, and probably should, have made this list, but I had to stop somewhere. Here is a list of additional games I've played on the One X that have very impressive visuals.
Gears of War 4
Rise of the Tomb Raider
It may seem too soon to write a "Best Games of the Year" article about a console that was released less than a month ago. However, there are so many great looking games that are already available for the Xbox One X that the problem was having the time to play them all rather than not having enough to write about. If visual quality is important to you, you have a good 4K TV with HDR, and you don't sit too far from the screen, there's a wealth of visually superior games to enjoy on the One X.


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An Ugal is an instrument in an Indonesian gamelan orchestra. It is a bronze metallophone played one handed with a small hammer, often in a dance-like manner. There are usually ten keys, giving a maximum range spanning about two octaves. Like the gangsa and gendér, they are suspended over tuned bamboo resonators.
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