There has been much debate lately in the advanced painting class I teach at the Art Center, Highland Park, over whether or not an artist should explain "what she meant" when she created a work of art. Stephanie looked at Susan's series of paintings and asked her, "What were you thinking about? What does this mean to you?" Susan replied, "It doesn't matter what it means to me, what matters is what it means to you, to the viewer." Stephanie made the case that it is interesting to know what the artist's intention or story is.
I go a little further than Serena. Not only do I enjoy hearing what other people bring to my work, I have found that sharing my version seems to quash their creative response. Once they hear my "version," they no longer feel theirs is valid. I always hope that the engaged viewer actually has a creative experience when reacting to art, whether it's visual, music or literary.
This is a fascinating idea: that art creates a unique consciousness in the viewer's experience of it. This goes beyond what I tell my students, that the art should always "speak for itself." What do you think: do you prefer to know the artist's story behind his/her work, or would you rather experience it without explanation?
Art Fraud Case Begs Question: What Makes Art Valuable?
Today, two parallel stories of art authentication/fraud enquiry appeared in the news. "Old Man With Beard", thought since the 1960's to be a skilful copy by one of Rembrandt's students, was examined with the latest x-ray technology, revealing a hidden drawing of a Rembrandt self-portrait beneath the painting, clinching its authenticity as his work.
On the other hand, the New York Times reveals in an explosive story today that millions of dollars of paintings purported to be by Robert Motherwell, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko and Richard Diebenkorn may be fakes. They were brokered by Glafira Rosales, who claimed they were from the personal collection of a "close family friend" who insisted on anonymity, and sold by blue-chip galleries and art dealers, including Knoedler & Co., which abruptly closed its doors this week.
The Times article details the FBI investigation, which is fascinating. In addition to a lack of provenance (the documented ownership trail of a work of art), the paintings were not subjected to simple pigment tests, which have now revealed that some of the paints used to create them were not yet available at the time, to the artists who supposedly created them. Curators and dealers with sterling reputations are falling under the juggernaut of this investigation.
It is incredible to me that these fakes, which convinced the experts (who weren't looking too hard), could have simply been done without anachronistic paints, and might still retain their "value". The lack of the most basic due-diligence on the part of the "experts" is stunning, and calls to question their complicity in the fraud. How many more are out there?
Beyond all the detective work, I wonder: If a painting looks like a Pollock or a Motherwell, and is loved and respected for its "inspiration", is it really less of a "masterpiece" than an authentic work? If we really can't tell without the help of a lab, is it really that special? I like Motherwell, Rothko and Pollock, but $17 million??
I daresay that convincingly faking a Rembrandt would be beyond the technical and artistic abilities of anyone alive. The Rembrandts that have been called into question were produced by his students, under his tutelage, perhaps with help from his own hand. If a painting is so easily copied, what's all the fuss?
I like to organize and conduct art tours. It's a good way to make sure I get out and see what's around in the art world. I offer the tours as a class to my painting students, artists and friends. I spend time going over gallery and museum schedules and calendars, and map out itineraries of exciting work in Chicago and environs. Ssometimes we visit artists' studios and invite them to be our guest for lunch. This offers a great opportunity for discussion of practical and creative issues. We get to to see where and how artists work; ask what problems arise and how they solve them; and get an inside view to their creative process where it happens.
Recently, I took five artists (including Talia, an insanely talented sophomore at the Art Institute of Chicago) and an art fan to the Milwaukee Art Museum. We watched the sailboats on Lake Michigan from the wonderful outdoor cafe at the museum.. We viewed American Modernisms, two shows featuring the paintings of The Eight (a group of early 20th century American artists, including Robert Henri and John Sloan) and a fantastic exhibit of the eccentric, idiosyncratic wood furniture of Charles Rohlfs.
Afterwards, we traveled south to Kenosha and visited the Niemi Gallery.
Bruce is a successful sculptor with works in many public and private collections. He lives just over the state line within spitting distance of I-94,which is convenient for clients to visit from the Chicago and Milwaukee areas. He represents a varied group of artists, most of whom have works installed in the beautiful outdoor grounds of the sculpture garden. Suzi (Bruce's business partner and wife) mows the garden paths, being careful not to knock over any of the sculptures or take out the teeming beds of wildflowers surrounding them. While we were there, a blue heron took off from the pond at the edge of the property.
Suzi handles the business end of running a gallery, while Bruce produces his own work and selects their stable of artists. He finds that representing other artists doesn't compete with sales of his own work, and that all the artists benefit from increased exposure and traffic at the property. He participates in SOFA annually. A graduate of NIU, he was chosen to create a memorial for the five students who were slain at the NIU campus in 2008 in a campus shooting that also wounded 18 others. As an alumnus, he is donating a substantial part of his time to the memorial.
Bruce varies his work to suit the demands of his clientele and also his weathered body, which feels the effects of his work. He has to pace himself to prevent the onset of numbness resulting from prolonged use of the grinder, which he uses to refine the edges of his welds. He finds that there is a preference these days for stainless steel over steel that rusts, due to the misuse of Cor-Ten steel by artists in the sixties who didn't weld their sculptures properly, resulting in monumental failures that have given rusted steel a bad name.
In addition to the sturdy works outdoors, the Niemis feature more fragile works in a small indoor gallery. Vivian Visser, whose delicate constructions containing natural materials are shown at the indoor gallery, connected us with Bruce and accompanied us on the art tour. Her work was seen at the Niemi Gallery by curator and botanical artist Derek Norman, who invited her to exhibit in a group show of botanical art at The Art Center, Highland Park.
I always come back from these trips with inspiration, ideas and insights into how artists make it work.


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"""A library for integrating pyOpenSSL with CherryPy.

The OpenSSL module must be importable for SSL functionality.
You can obtain it from http://pyopenssl.sourceforge.net/

To use this module, set CherryPyWSGIServer.ssl_adapter to an instance of
SSLAdapter. There are two ways to use SSL:

Method One:
    ssl_adapter.context: an instance of SSL.Context.

    If this is not None, it is assumed to be an SSL.Context instance,
    and will be passed to SSL.Connection on bind(). The developer is
    responsible for forming a valid Context object. This approach is
    to be preferred for more flexibility, e.g. if the cert and key are
    streams instead of files, or need decryption, or SSL.SSLv3_METHOD
    is desired instead of the default SSL.SSLv23_METHOD, etc. Consult
    the pyOpenSSL documentation for complete options.

Method Two (shortcut):
    ssl_adapter.certificate: the filename of the server SSL certificate.
    ssl_adapter.private_key: the filename of the server's private key file.

    Both are None by default. If ssl_adapter.context is None, but .private_key
    and .certificate are both given and valid, they will be read, and the
    context will be automatically created from them.

    ssl_adapter.certificate_chain: (optional) the filename of CA's intermediate
        certificate bundle. This is needed for cheaper "chained root" SSL
        certificates, and should be left as None if not required.
"""

import socket
import threading
import time

#from cherrypy import wsgiserver
from django_wsgiserver import wsgiserver

try:
    from OpenSSL import SSL
    from OpenSSL import crypto
except ImportError:
    SSL = None

class SSL_fileobject(wsgiserver.CP_fileobject):
    """SSL file object attached to a socket object."""

    ssl_timeout = 3
    ssl_retry = .01

    def _safe_call(self, is_reader, call, *args, **kwargs):
        """Wrap the given call with SSL error-trapping.

        is_reader: if False EOF errors will be raised. If True, EOF errors
            will return "" (to emulate normal sockets).
        """
        start = time.time()
        while True:
            try:
                return call(*args, **kwargs)
            except SSL.WantReadError:
                # Sleep and try again. This is dangerous, because it means
                # the rest of the stack has no way of differentiating
                # between a "new handshake" error and "client dropped".
                # Note this isn't an endless loop: there's a timeout below.
                time.sleep(self.ssl_retry)
            except SSL.WantWriteError:
                time.sleep(self.ssl_retry)
            except SSL.SysCallError, e:
                if is_reader and e.args == (-1, 'Unexpected EOF'):
                    return ""

                errnum = e.args[0]
                if is_reader and errnum in wsgiserver.socket_errors_to_ignore:
                    return ""
                raise socket.error(errnum)
            except SSL.Error, e:
                if is_reader and e.args == (-1, 'Unexpected EOF'):
                    return ""

                thirdarg = None
                try:
                    thirdarg = e.args[0][0][2]
                except IndexError:
                    pass

                if thirdarg == 'http request':
                    # The client is talking HTTP to an HTTPS server.
                    raise wsgiserver.NoSSLError()

                raise wsgiserver.FatalSSLAlert(*e.args)
            except:
                raise

            if time.time() - start > self.ssl_timeout:
                raise socket.timeout("timed out")

    def recv(self, *args, **kwargs):
        buf = []
        r = super(SSL_fileobject, self).recv
        while True:
            data = self._safe_call(True, r, *args, **kwargs)
            buf.append(data)
            p = self._sock.pending()
            if not p:
                return "".join(buf)

    def sendall(self, *args, **kwargs):
        return self._safe_call(False, super(SSL_fileobject, self).sendall,
                               *args, **kwargs)

    def send(self, *args, **kwargs):
        return self._safe_call(False, super(SSL_fileobject, self).send,
                               *args, **kwargs)

class SSLConnection:
    """A thread-safe wrapper for an SSL.Connection.

    *args: the arguments to create the wrapped SSL.Connection(*args).
    """

    def __init__(self, *args):
        self._ssl_conn = SSL.Connection(*args)
        self._lock = threading.RLock()

    for f in ('get_context', 'pending', 'send', 'write', 'recv', 'read',
              'renegotiate', 'bind', 'listen', 'connect', 'accept',
              'setblocking', 'fileno', 'close', 'get_cipher_list',
              'getpeername', 'getsockname', 'getsockopt', 'setsockopt',
              'makefile', 'get_app_data', 'set_app_data', 'state_string',
              'sock_shutdown', 'get_peer_certificate', 'want_read',
              'want_write', 'set_connect_state', 'set_accept_state',
              'connect_ex', 'sendall', 'settimeout', 'gettimeout'):
        exec("""def %s(self, *args):
        self._lock.acquire()
        try:
            return self._ssl_conn.%s(*args)
        finally:
            self._lock.release()
""" % (f, f))

    def shutdown(self, *args):
        self._lock.acquire()
        try:
            # pyOpenSSL.socket.shutdown takes no args
            return self._ssl_conn.shutdown()
        finally:
            self._lock.release()

class pyOpenSSLAdapter(wsgiserver.SSLAdapter):
    """A wrapper for integrating pyOpenSSL with CherryPy."""

    def __init__(self, certificate, private_key, certificate_chain=None):
        if SSL is None:
            raise ImportError("You must install pyOpenSSL to use HTTPS.")

        self.context = None
        self.certificate = certificate
        self.private_key = private_key
        self.certificate_chain = certificate_chain
        self._environ = None

    def bind(self, sock):
        """Wrap and return the given socket."""
        if self.context is None:
            self.context = self.get_context()
        conn = SSLConnection(self.context, sock)
        self._environ = self.get_environ()
        return conn

    def wrap(self, sock):
        """Wrap and return the given socket, plus WSGI environ entries."""
        return sock, self._environ.copy()

    def get_context(self):
        """Return an SSL.Context from self attributes."""
        # See http://aspn.activestate.com/ASPN/Cookbook/Python/Recipe/442473
        c = SSL.Context(SSL.SSLv23_METHOD)
        c.use_privatekey_file(self.private_key)
        if self.certificate_chain:
            c.load_verify_locations(self.certificate_chain)
        c.use_certificate_file(self.certificate)
        return c

    def get_environ(self):
        """Return WSGI environ entries to be merged into each request."""
        ssl_environ = {
            "HTTPS": "on",
            # pyOpenSSL doesn't provide access to any of these AFAICT
##            'SSL_PROTOCOL': 'SSLv2',
##            SSL_CIPHER 	string 	The cipher specification name
##            SSL_VERSION_INTERFACE 	string 	The mod_ssl program version
##            SSL_VERSION_LIBRARY 	string 	The OpenSSL program version
            }

        if self.certificate:
            # Server certificate attributes
            cert = open(self.certificate, 'rb').read()
            cert = crypto.load_certificate(crypto.FILETYPE_PEM, cert)
            ssl_environ.update({
                'SSL_SERVER_M_VERSION': cert.get_version(),
                'SSL_SERVER_M_SERIAL': cert.get_serial_number(),
##                'SSL_SERVER_V_START': Validity of server's certificate (start time),
##                'SSL_SERVER_V_END': Validity of server's certificate (end time),
                })

            for prefix, dn in [("I", cert.get_issuer()),
                               ("S", cert.get_subject())]:
                # X509Name objects don't seem to have a way to get the
                # complete DN string. Use str() and slice it instead,
                # because str(dn) == "<X509Name object '/C=US/ST=...'>"
                dnstr = str(dn)[18:-2]

                wsgikey = 'SSL_SERVER_%s_DN' % prefix
                ssl_environ[wsgikey] = dnstr

                # The DN should be of the form: /k1=v1/k2=v2, but we must allow
                # for any value to contain slashes itself (in a URL).
                while dnstr:
                    pos = dnstr.rfind("=")
                    dnstr, value = dnstr[:pos], dnstr[pos + 1:]
                    pos = dnstr.rfind("/")
                    dnstr, key = dnstr[:pos], dnstr[pos + 1:]
                    if key and value:
                        wsgikey = 'SSL_SERVER_%s_DN_%s' % (prefix, key)
                        ssl_environ[wsgikey] = value

        return ssl_environ

    def makefile(self, sock, mode='r', bufsize=-1):
        if SSL and isinstance(sock, SSL.ConnectionType):
            timeout = sock.gettimeout()
            f = SSL_fileobject(sock, mode, bufsize)
            f.ssl_timeout = timeout
            return f
        else:
            return wsgiserver.CP_fileobject(sock, mode, bufsize)

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Your doctor has requested you undergo a diagnostic examination. Many of these examinations are commonly referred to as X-Rays. The following information should help clarify what you can expect regarding the procedure.
An X-ray examination uses electromagnetic radiation to make images of your bones and internal organs. Simply put, an X-ray allows your doctor to take pictures of the inside of your body.
X-rays are painless medical tests that help your doctor in diagnosis and treatment, even in emergency situations. The type of X-Ray you are having depends on what your doctor has ordered. Different types of X-Rays may include chest X-Rays to look for pneumonia or an X-Ray of your foot to determine if your pain is due to a broken bone.
You will be met by a technologist whose primary concern is your care and well-being. This technologist has completed a rigorous course of education and training, and works under close supervision of the radiologist to assure the most accurate results from your examination. Prior to the start of your exam, the technologist will explain the procedure to you and address any concerns you may have. Next, you will be gently positioned for your scan. It is important that you remain still, because even the slightest movement during the exam can blur the picture and result in the need for repeated scans. The technologist will have you in full view at all times and will remain in constant communication with you during your examination.
This exam usually takes just a few minutes. Actual exposure time is minimal although the time can vary significantly depending on the study requested and other factors. The radiologist, a physician specialist, will study the results of your exam and discuss them with your doctor, who will then consult with you.
DAY BEFORE EXAM: Drink four 8-ounce glasses of water between 1:00pm and 10:00pm.
At 5:00pm drink one bottle of Citrate of Magnesia (10 ounces).
DAY OF EXAM: May have coffee, water or juice until 3 hours prior to exam.
May take medication with water, as prescribed by your physician.
DAY BEFORE EXAM: Clear liquids at noon and supper meals. Eat no solid food.
Drink six 8-ounce glasses of water between 1:00pm and 9:00pm.
At 8:00pm take two Biscodyl (Dulcolax) pills.
DAY OF EXAM: Insert one Biscodyl (Dulcolax) rectal suppository upon arising.
No solid food. May have coffee, water or juice until 1 hour prior to exam.
DAY BEFORE EXAM: Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.


"Ooooh!" Give your wedding or event guests the unique joy of finding a beautiful, welcoming, and tactile invitation set in their mailbox.
This autumn-themed wedding invitation is warm and helpful. Using inviting reds and oranges, paired with a brown pocketfold, we created the perfect set.
A unique monogram raises this wedding invitation set to the next level. Ivory paper, black backing card and dark red accents are classic and refined.
Shades of pink and bold floral motifs make this wedding invite set stand out. The theme carries through to beautiful day-of pieces as well.


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Metropolitan Tower Condo, 146 West 57th Street
Located at 146 West 57th Street and steps from Central Park and 5th Avenue, the Metropolitan Tower Condo is one of the most elegant condos in New York City. The captivating views from the giant buildings, the Hudson River to Wall Street make the Tower one of the buildings in Manhattan that features the most spectacular attractions and the 25th most viewed apartment building in the area. The building has a nautical theme built by the famous developer Macklowe properties.
This 76 story condo was constructed in 1986 comprising 246 units. The building amenities include a 24-hour doorman, a concierge, a garage, a health and fitness center and space for storage is also provided and a fabulous restaurant for residents only. A terrace on the 32nd floor is perfect for entertaining clients and friends.
Neighborhood : Midtown West
It is home to some of the city's most iconic buildings, including the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and the United Nations Headquarters. It contains world-famous commercial zones such as Rockefeller Center, Broadway, and Times Square. Read more…
Westside Condos

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A very worn copper-alloy Rose and Orb jetton of uncertain Nuremberg moneyer, c.1500-1650 AD. Obverse: Illegible legend, Three crowns and three lis arranged centrifugally around a central rose, all within an inner circle. Reverse: Illegible legend, An Imperial orb surmounted by a cross pattee within a double stranded trefoil, all within an inner circle.
A copper-alloy 'French Shield' jetton of Nuremberg Master Hans Schultes I, c.1580-1584 AD. As Mitchiner, 1988: nos. 1380-1381. The jetton has a circular perforation to one side of the flan. Obverse: LIB:MICH:ALS:ICH:DIN (reversed C's), Shield of France bearing three fleur-de-lis, surmounted by a crown, enclosed by a scroll based on the collar of the Order of Saint Michael, within an inner circle. Reverse: (wedge) mOA[B?]mOABOmABOmABAO (fictitious), Triple stranded straight cross fleuretty, a crown or lis in each angle of the cross, all within an inner circle.
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wetherden', grid reference and parish protected.
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nowton', grid reference and parish protected.
A very worn copper-alloy rose and orb jetton of Nuremberg Master Hans Schultes I, c.1553-1584 AD. Similar to Mitchiner, 1988: nos. 1352, 1357. Obverse: (wedge?) HANS (?) SCHVLTES (wedge) mR[B?], Three crowns and three lis arranged centrifugally around a central rose of six petals, all within an inner circle. Reverse: HANSCHVLT, An Imperial orb surmounted by a cross pattee within a double stranded trefoil, all within an inner circle.
A copper-alloy jetton of Post-medieval date. Rose and orb type of Hanns Krauwinckel II, dating to 1586-1613, and struck in Nuremberg. As Mitchiner (1988), p. 436, no. 1504. The jetton is slightly bent. The diameter is 21.96mm and it weighs 1.35g.
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Flempton', grid reference and parish protected.
A copper-alloy Ship-penny jetton, c.1490-1550 AD. The jetton has been bent to an angle of 90 degrees due to post-depositional damage. Obverse: Illegible legend, A ship with flag at stern, within an inner circle. Reverse: Illegible legend, A lozenge (containing lis?) within an inner circle.
A copper-alloy Ship-Penny jetton, anonymous issue, c.1490-1550 AD. As Mitchiner, 1988: nos. 1172-1176. Obverse: ERMOVR:MOVRB:MOVRBR (fictitious), A ship within an inner circle, stern on left, bow on right, no letter above mast. Reverse: ORORM:EVRPM:EVRPRM (fictitious), Four fleur-de-lis within a double stranded lozenge, five pellets to each external side of the lozenge, all within an inner circle.
A copper-alloy Rose and Orb jetton of anonymous Nuremberg moneyer, c.1500-1550 AD. As Mitchiner, 1988: nos. 1285-1286. Obverse: (crown) AOBOETMEBRA (fictitious), Three crowns and three lis arranged centrifugally around a central rose, all within an inner circle. Reverse: (crown) BORBAEOSVPNBO (ficitious), An Imperial orb surmounted by a cross pattee within a double stranded trefoil, all within an inner circle.
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Henstead', grid reference and parish protected.
A worn copper-alloy Rose and Orb jetton of Nuremberg Master Iorg Schultes, probably c.1551-1553 AD. As Mitchiner, 1988: nos. 1309-1310. Obverse: *IORG.SCHVLTES, Three crowns and three lis arranged centrifugally around a central rose, all within an inner circle Reverse: *IORG.SCHVLTES, An Imperial orb surmounted by a cross pattee within a double stranded trefoil, all within an inner circle.


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Hidden gems, hot favourites, slow burners and the odd guest columnist.
Gleebooks Bookshop - Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Chloe Groom: Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill—It's very rare, in my frantic life, that I re-read a book, but Dept. of Speculation is an exception. My most recent reading of JennyOffill's thin gem of a book was probably my sixth, and I'll be very happy to go back and read it again. It's quite simply the clearest depiction of the constant compromise of adult life I've ever read. That makes it sound depressing, but it's also one of the funniest, self-deprecating novels I know. It has none of the annoying cockiness that so many self-referential authors display (Franzen; Safran Foer; other people whose names aren't Jonathan) and yet there is clearly so much of Jenny Offill in this book. In the first part, the protagonist speaks in the first person and through a series of very short, unconnected but overall chronological vignettes we learn about her life as a creative writing teacher, her marriage to the host of an obscure music show, and her hilarious, very realistic struggles with parenthood. (She also offers tit-bits of general knowledge that you'll find yourself wasting hours trying to verify. In part two the protagonist has become 'the wife' and the narrative switches to the third person. A family emergency, which for mystery's sake I won't describe, has driven her at least partly towards madness. Whereas in part one, she was so much more than a wife, in part two she feels defined and depressed by that role—this second half is a deconstruction and reconstruction of a family in a beautiful, complicated way. I first read it close to five years ago when I was in the very early stages of parenthood. Every moment of love and pain rang true. Yet this is not just a book for parents. Offill's understanding of relationships of all kinds is spot-on, and her images will stay with you forever. Please read this book. It's very short, it's truly wonderful, and you won't regret it. (Offill has a new book coming out in 2020 called American Weather which tells the story of a librarian-cum-fake-shrink who finds herself drawn into the polarised world of left-wingers worried about extreme weather and right-wingers worried about the decline of western civilisation.)
Stef: On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong—Ocean Vuong is a celebrated young American poet and this discipline shines through when reading this, his first novel. His prose is so perfectly nuanced, capturing our often conflicted emotions, especially when it comes to love, love of our family, friends and lovers. The book is written as a letter from a son to a mother who can't read. The letter writer, Little Dog, is in his late twenties and his epistle unearths a family history that begins in Vietnam before he was born and serves as a doorway into parts of his life his mother has never known. Vuong draws on his family's migrant experience, his difference in a new land. He explores his sexuality and the barriers he must break down. His observations of the passing of time, change in seasons and of life and death are truly poetic. If you only read one book this year, make it this one—it is so raw, so powerful and so beautiful. Andrew: This debut novel from the author of the acclaimed poetry collection Night Sky with Exit Wounds is wonderful. Narrated by a young Vietnamese immigrant to the USA, Little Dog, written as a letter to his mother Rose. Whether it is napalm and gasoline infused descriptions of seventies Saigon or the heady acetone drenched backdrop of a nail bar in middle American—(the work that Rose scrapes by on) Vuong's writing is immediate and raw, startling and corrosive. Definitely worth checking out, and absolutely a writer to watch.
Roger: Prompted by the release of Big Sky ( Kate Atkinson's new novel in the eccentrically brilliant series featuring ex soldier, ex cop, now nearly ex private eye, Jackson Brodie) I took advantage of a recent holiday at son's family's house in beautiful Bermagui to get stuck into the backlist of Atkinson's Jackson Brodie series of novels. I first fell in love with Atkinson's writing when I laughed out loud at her first novel Behind the Scenes at the Museum, and I had read and loved the first Brodie book, Case Histories, when it came out in 2004. But somehow work and personal pressures had kept me away from the three subsequent books featuring the lovable Jackson, victim (or Influencer?) of fate. And now there was this fifth coming out—so I had to catch up. And what an exciting ride it is. Good characters, irony and comedy galore combined with tragedy on steroids in fast moving, zanily coincidental but emphatically believable plots, ( What is the plural of 'Deus ex machina'?). What more could you want in the modern British novel. They stand alone, but the best way to read them is in order as Jackson struggles and sails through adversity and good fortune adapting himself to the changes of life and society. We need someone to publish a book The Jackson Brodie Novels and Philosophy.)
If you want to catch up we have two early books in the series: Case Histories and Started Early, Took My Dog in stock at the special price of $12. And of course Big Sky
in stock at the special price for $29.99.


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Gift ideas from Wisconsin companies for the outdoors lover on your list
If you're looking for ideas for the outdoors lover on your gift list this year, look beyond the REI gift card (although that's always great, too).
Don't know where to start? Try a Wisconsin company. From Wigwam to Trek, a handful of local brands offer top-of-the-line outdoor apparel and gear that's perfect for the hiker, cyclist or camper on your list — including some made right here in America's Dairyland. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Wigwam socks
Wigwam's socks have been made in Sheboygan since 1905, when the company first opened as the Hand Knit Hosiery Company. Today Wigwam sources most of its yarn from American spinners who in turn source most of their wool from American growers. Wigwam also is the official sock of U.S. Ski and Snowboarding.
There are a variety of offerings for every outdoor pursuit, from running and hiking to skiing and snowshoeing. The Ultimax line promises dry feet through a moisture-wicking technology, while the Ingenius line combines that with a liner sock that promises to keep feet dry and blister-free. Wool and merino wool options are great for Wisconsin winters.
Find them: On the Wigwam website (www.wigwam.com), at the Factory Outlet Store in Sheboygan (5300 Highway 42), and a handful of shoe and outdoor stores in the area, including Dunham's, Sherper's and Farm & Fleet.
Snowshoes from Redfeather or Northern Lites
Two snowshoe companies are not only based in Wisconsin, but also make their products in the U.S.
Redfeather Outdoors, based in La Crosse, is owned by ORC Industries, a nonprofit that seeks to provide job opportunities for people with disabilities. Members of the U.S. Special Olympics team have worn Redfeathers at past winter games. The company offers a variety of snowshoes for both hiking and running; the most popular are the Women's Hike and Men's Hike models, starting at $149.95. There are also youth models starting at $29.95. Find them on the Redfeather website (redfeather.com).
Northern Lites Snowshoes, based in Medford, touts its snowshoes as the world's lightest. Their Elite series (starting at $245) are some of their most popular, weighing in at less than 2.5 pounds — almost a pound less than popular models from brands like MSR and Atlas. There's a saying that one pound on your feet is like carrying an extra five pounds on your back, so that pound makes a big difference. It did for Mike Summers, who wore Northern Lites as he completed the first documented winter thru-hike of the Ice Age Trail in 2017. Find them on the Northern Lites website (northernlites.com) and at MKE Outdoor Indoor Exchange, 3044 S. Delaware Ave.
Loon Paddle Co. stand up paddle board
SUP took on a new meaning when stand up paddle boarding exploded in popularity about a decade ago. Now the sport with Hawaiian origins is up there with kayaking and canoeing as a silent sports favorite in lake- and river-rich Wisconsin.
Appleton-based Loon Paddle Co. makes a variety of boards for cruising on flat water, plus paddles and dry bags. Some of the hard board models are finished with two-tone bamboo, while inflatable models come with a backpack for transporting the roughly 20-pound boards.
Find it: Inflatable models start at $649 and hard boards start at $1,099 at loonpaddlecompany.com. Paddles are sold separately (or as part of packages) and start at $119. The SUPs are also available for sale or rent at the Loon Paddle Shop, 1249 County Road Q, Waupaca.
Trek e-bike
What's better than a big red bow on a brand new car? For a cyclist, a big red bow on a brand new Trek bicycle.
One of the biggest names in bikes, Trek manufactured its first steel touring frame in Waterloo in 1976. Today the company produces a range of bicycles from road and mountain bikes to hybrids and commuters.
But the hottest bikes on the block lately are electric models, which have small motors that provide a boost while pedaling. Harley-Davidson even got in on the trend a couple years ago, with two Madison cyclists completing the 235-mile Ride Across Wisconsin in August on the company's Serial 1 electric bikes (produced by HD spinoff Serial 1, which is based in Utah).
Trek has dozens of electric models to choose from, including many with the motor hidden in the frame. All are pedal-assisted, with three or four levels of assist, depending on the model. The Domane+ AL5, a road bike, earned a spot on Bicycling magazine's November list of the best electric bikes you can buy right now. But if you're a more casual cyclist, the Go! models — from sub-brand Electra — offer more affordable options.
Find them: On trekbikes.com or at area retailers including Wheel & Sprocket in Fox Point, Emery's in Milwaukee and Menomonee Falls, and the Bicycle Doctor in Dousman.
More:Trek Bicycles rolls out two lower-priced e-bikes aimed at city commuters
Parks passes
Wisconsin state parks stickers provide access to more than 60,000 acres of nature across more than 50 parks and forests. The 2023 annual vehicle admission stickers grant entry from the time of purchase through the end of 2023. Stickers for vehicles with Wisconsin license plates cost $28 or $13 for residents age 65 and older. They're available online at yourpassnow.com/ParkPass/wi, at state properties via drive-up windows (during office hours), at self-registration stations and electronic kiosks at properties, and by calling properties directly during office hours.
Two local county park systems also require vehicle admission passes. Waukesha County's annual permits provide access to nine fee-based parks. They cost $35 per vehicle, or $17 for those age 60 and older and disabled veterans. Passes are available online at waukeshacounty.gov/parkentry, and in person at Retzer Nature Center or the Park System's main office at the Waukesha County Courthouse. The parks will have a new "invisible" permit system next year, using license plate scanners at each park instead of issuing physical stickers, so save your receipt to wrap up for under the tree.
Washington County also requires a permit for access to six fee-based county parks. The annual permit, which is good through the end of 2023, costs $30 for residents, $40 for non-residents or $20 for seniors (age 60 and older) and veterans at washcoparks.com/parks/passes.
State parks map from Gitchi Adventure Goods
This Eau Claire-based company donates 10% of the proceeds from every purchase to support national parks, state parks and other outdoor spaces — including local state park friends groups, the biggest benefactor to date.
The company's state parks print features a map of Wisconsin with 48 state parks (the newest, Lizard Mound, hasn't made it on yet), plus a checklist at the bottom for marking after you visit. The 11" by 17" print costs $25. State parks maps for Minnesota, Michigan and Indiana are also available, along with other outdoor décor and apparel including a Lake Superior T-shirt.
Find it: The print is available on the company's website (gitchiadventuregoods.com), or their Etsy shop (etsy.com/shop/GitchiAdventureGoods).
Wisconsin outdoor books
None of these books are new this year, but they're classics for any outdoor adventurer who wants to explore Wisconsin more. They're all available on Amazon, but check your local bookstore first to support a hometown business. Stores like Milwaukee's Boswell have many in stock (along with other great finds in the local section), and those books they don't have can be ordered through their website (boswellbooks.com).
For the camper on your list, "Best Tent Camping: Wisconsin" by Kevin Revolinski and Johnny Molloy, now in its fourth edition, is a must-have. The book first published by Menasha Ridge Press in 2013 outlines some of the state's best campgrounds, including the best sites within those campgrounds, rated for beauty, privacy, spaciousness, quiet, security and cleanliness.
There aren't as many hidden gems outside anymore thanks to social media, but David Hedquist found more than a few for his book "Waterfalling in Wisconsin: The Complete Guide to Waterfalls in the Badger State." First published in 2014, an updated 2022 version includes new waterfalls and updated directions and other information. Copies of this one are tougher to find, but those bought new on Amazon (amazon.com/dp/1618501089) come directly from the author.
While the Internet can be a great resource for trying to discover what bird that was you saw while kayaking or the flower you spotted along the trail, nothing beats a good old-fashioned field guide that's specific to Wisconsin — especially when you're, well, out in the field. Publisher AdventureKEEN has a handful of guides for every interest, from birds and mammals to trees and wildflowers, and even a pocket-sized animal tracks guide. The Wisconsin Historical Society Press sells a variety at shop.wisconsinhistory.org/field-guides.
Contact Chelsey Lewis at clewis@journalsentinel.com. Follow her on Twitter at @chelseylew and @TravelMJS and Facebook at Journal Sentinel Travel.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Omaha softball team split a doubleheader with Purdue Fort Wayne on Saturday afternoon at the Purdue Fort Wayne Softball Complex.
The Mavericks are now 4-35 overall, and 2-10 in Summit League play. The Mastodons move to 8-29 (3-9).
Omaha returns to action with a midweek game against Creighton on Tuesday, April 16. First pitch is set for 4 p.m. at Westside Field at Westbrook.
Alexa Sedlak finished 2-for-4 with two runs scored, a grand slam and four RBI to lead the Mavericks. Lexi Burkhardt went 1-for-3 with a run scored and three RBI. Lauren Lauvetz went 3-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. Jamie White added a 2-for-3 effort, while Emily Klosterman finished 1-for-4 with an RBI.
Halley Jones (1-9) picked up her first win of the season by allowing four runs on four hits and eight walks with four strikeouts over 6.2 innings. Sydney Hampton walked one and struck out one in a third of an inning.
Lauren Watson finished 3-for-4 with a stolen base and two runs scored to lead Purdue Fort Wayne. Sydney Windlan went 1-for-3 with a double and three RBI.
Starter Alyssa Malicki (3-10) allowed nine runs on 11 hits and three walks with a strikeout over 6.0 innings. Shaina Eyre walked two in an inning of work.
Purdue took the early lead in the bottom of the first. Windlan worked a bases-loaded walk to put the Mastodons in front 1-0.
Omaha scored five runs in the top of the third to take the lead. Lauvetz hit an RBI single to center to tie the game. Following a walk to load the bases, Sedlak lofted a 1-1 offering over the left field fence for her first career grand slam to give the Mavericks a 5-1 lead.
Omaha added insurance runs in the top of the fifth. Burkhardt hit a two-run double to left center field, and then came in on Klosterman's single that increased the lead to 8-1. In the seventh, Burkhardt drew a bases-loaded walk to push the advantage to 9-1.
Purdue Fort Wayne scored three times in the bottom of the seventh, but Hampton closed the game for Omaha with a strikeout to secure the win.
Klosterman and Natalie Mostek each went 1-for-4 to lead the Mavericks in game two. Mostek hit a solo home run, while Klosterman had a double and an RBI. Burkhardt finished 1-for-3 with a run scored, while Lauvetz, Hailey Bartz and Janae Cameron each singled for Omaha.
Hampton (1-15) allowed six runs on 11 hits and two walks with four strikeouts over 6.0 innings.
Lacey Wilzbacher went 2-for-3 with a double, triple and two RBI to lead the Mastodons. Windlan and Morganne Denny each homered.
Lauren McConnell (4-8) allowed four runs (two earned) on six hits and six walks with two strikeouts over 7.0 innings.
Mostek gave Omaha a 1-0 lead in the top of the second with a solo home run to right center field.
The Mastodons countered with three runs in the bottom of the second. Windlan opened the inning with a solo homer. Wilzbacher put Purdue Fort Wayne in front 3-1 with a two-run double.
The Mavericks made it a 3-2 game in the top of the third as Sedlak scampered home on a wild pitch. Purdue Fort Wayne increased its lead with a single run in the fifth and two more in the sixth.
Omaha made it interesting in the top of the seventh. Klosterman hit a two-run double and Burkhardt scored on a fielding error to make it a 6-4 game, but the Mastodons were able to prevent further damage and hold on for the win.


Joseph was born and raised in Southern Utah and in 2005 obtained a BA in chemistry from Southern Utah University. He then ventured west for graduate studies at The California Institute of Technology. After after a year at CalTech, he followed his research advisor, David MacMillan, across the country to Princeton University where he earned his MA and PhD in organic chemistry studying the application of organocatalysis in complex natural product synthesis. After graduation, Joseph wokred as a medicinal chemist for Bristol-Myers Squibb in the therapeutic areas of obesity, metabolic diseases and fibrosis.
When he is not at work Joseph enjoys spending time with his family, being outdoors and participating in a variety of sports (basketball, football, softball, snowboarding, weight lifting).


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Out of however many times i played this game (I can't count it), this was the best run I could pick out. I think the enjoying parts of the movie are the following;
Fastest way possible
Most score i could get in the time
Has exciting acrobatic like jumping that keeps you interested
Handles every situation the best possible
I think I've played this game too much...!
Bisqwit: Thank you very much for this excellent submission.
It has now been accepted to the movie list.
And you didn't kill the little Yoshi kid :)
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PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) – A public viewing was held at Heinz Field Monday afternoon for Pittsburgh Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney.
The event was held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at the PNC Champions Club at the stadium.
Lines began to form outside the stadium around 11 a.m., and there was a steady stream of people throughout the day, filing past a closed casket draped with red roses. Leading up to the casket, there were floral arrangements from what appeared to be every team in the NFL.
The Rooney family personally greeted everyone who came through the line. Some knew Mr. Rooney personally, while others merely knew of the legend.
Janet Beitler struggled to hold back tears as she relayed what Rooney meant to her.
"We are die-hard, love forever, bleed black and gold Steeler fans, Mr. Rooney, even though I never met him in person, is part of our hearts," she said.
There was special entrance for players, coaches, elected officials and dignitaries. Mayor Peduto, Joe Greene and Bill Cowher were among those paying their respects.
"He would always send me notes form his house on the North Side or from his role as United States Ambassador to Ireland, and I think he put a lot of pride in the fact that we both came from the North Side," said Former Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato.
Kristen Veneski made a special trip here.
"I flew in last night. I'm a flight attendant and I traded in to this trip to come in to Pittsburgh, to come here, and pay my respects to Mr. Rooney," Veneski said.
While she has to leave before the public viewing begins, she spent time at the stadium this morning.
Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday ordered the Commonwealth flag to be flown at half-staff across Pennsylvania to honor Rooney, who died Thursday at 84.
"It's a sad time in Pittsburgh for Steelers fans, Steeler nation, all over the world, it just feels like we've lost a big part of our soul and who we are," Roethlisberger said, before noting that he would not be a Steeler if not for Mr. Rooney.
Many people in the sports world have commented that Dan Rooney was a "voice of reason" during league meetings.
Roethlisberger agreed, remarking that he had never heard Mr. Rooney raise his voice.
"Never seen him get angry, never seen him get upset, but you knew if he stood up and said something to you, you'd better listen. He wanted everybody's else's best interest first, it was always about the team, the fans, the NFL, this organization, it was always someone else before himself," he said.
Rooney's funeral Mass will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Cathedral in the city's Oakland section.
The family is asking that memorial contributions be made to Rooney's alma mater, Duquesne University, or the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Rooney is survived by his wife, Patricia, and seven of the couple's nine children.


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Basic Rules and Guide on How to Play a Sudoku Free Puzzle Game
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Sudoku free puzzle game is a free app. You can easily install a Sudoku free puzzle app into your device and start enjoying the game.
Sudoku online game is a game that is available to you through an electronic device like a computer or a mobile phone. An analog version of Sudoku gaming is also available through printed material, like books and newspapers. Whether you have been playing Sudoku for a long time or are a beginner in number logic puzzle games, the Sudoku puzzle game is the game for you to improve on the problem-solving technique you have been looking forward to.
It will help you take your attention off a hard day and allow your mind to relax. The deal gets sweeter for you by playing Sudoku-free puzzles because you do not have to worry about charges at all. It is a free app game with free levels you do not need to pay for. As a beginner in Sudoku gaming, you wonder how to handle a Sudoku game if presented with one. Well, here is how.
1. Basic Rules In A Sudoku Free Puzzle Game
2. How to Play A Sudoku Free Puzzle Game
3. Reasons You Should Play Sudoku Free Puzzle Game
4. Final Words
As a Sudoku gamer, you need to adhere to a set of simple rules to complete your level and be promoted to the next one. The rules are as follows;
All the boxes in your puzzle should house a single number.
In a 3×3 grid, boxes should contain different numbers from 1 to 9, with no repetition.
The puzzle is presented in rows and columns. In a number puzzle, you should not repeat the same numbers in rows and columns.
Your goal while playing this game is to make sure that all empty cells in your puzzle are filled with correct numbers, from 1 to 9. In a 9×9 mystery, expect to be presented with nine columns with nine hints each and nine rows with nine clues each.
When you find yourself stuck playing your Sudoku free game, you need to look attentively around the puzzle and identify the areas with the most numbers already in place. Consider filling out these places because it will be easy to figure out which numbers are still missing.
Press the empty box you intend to fill and choose a number from the number bar for it.
Once you start your journey of solving the puzzle, it is now time for you to observe the neighboring squares, rows, and columns and understand how they have been affected by your initial number filling. You will quickly note clues and opportunities that you can use to fill in the nearby empty boxes.
Observe that 3×3 squares within your puzzle have no repetition of a similar number. With that done, you are good to enjoy playing Sudoku-free puzzle games and progress from one level to another.
Playing Sudoku-free puzzle games regularly has some benefits.
1. Sudoku free puzzle game is a free app. You can easily install a Sudoku free puzzle app into your device and start enjoying the game.
2. It has free levels. The fantastic thing about Sudoku free puzzle game is that it offers free classes to players at no extra cost.
3. Improves your logical thinking. Sudoku is a game of logic, players use logical thinking to provide solutions to the puzzle. This skill will be helpful to you later in other incidents where you need to solve a problem by choosing the most logical solution among others.
4. It improves mental concentration skills. Playing a Sudoku puzzle game requires you to concentrate and put your mind into it. Repeated Sudoku gaming will help increase your mind concentration skill.
5. It provides a happy feeling. By playing Sudoku games and solving the puzzles, you will get some sense of accomplishment that will eventually leave you smiling.
6. It gives you a sense of belonging. There are computer game gamers, football players, and even volleyball game players who relate to each other as a community because of the similarity of games. Playing Sudoku free puzzle games will give you a free ticket to join the worldwide Sudoku community.
Playing Sudoku-free games comes with a lot of benefits. It comes with valuable features that you get to use to your advantage. Use the delete option to erase information that will not satisfy you. Use the pause button if you need to take a break.
You can also enjoy hints that will help you solve your puzzle with less difficulty. Not to mention that you get to enjoy health-wise benefits like lowering your stress levels by playing the game. It will also give your brain some exercise that will improve the concentration aspects.
Where to play sudoku online
Now that you know everything about Sudoku, it's time to start playing. Fortunately, there are a number of places you can play for free online. Check out:
Sudoku on Solitaired – Play unlimited games of Sudoku across a variety of difficulty levels including "Insane."
Sudoku by EasyBrain – Play daily games, track your progress, and earn rewards.
Chicago Tribune Sudoku – Try a number of different types of Sudoku games here.
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Summing up, raids can be called the main PvE activity in the game, and you can get to know the main news about the Destiny 2 events on the official Bungie site.
You expect from any MMO that it will be able to entertain players in different ways, offering them different types of activities in which they will be able to try on different roles and face different difficulties. Destiny 2 fits perfectly into this model, trying to provide something interesting to several types of audiences at once.
There is something to do here, both for fans of shooting at crowds of AI enemies and for those who prefer live opponents or something "in the middle". You can either relax after a hard day's work or go on a long hike that requires high concentration from all participants.
Many fans love the Trials of Osiris, but not everyone can pass them easily. Many players turn to boosting services for help, and professional players help with trials of osiris carries. This is a legal service that is in great demand.
But today we will focus on the PvE content of this game.
1. Strikes – description and most popular activities
Strikes are cooperative missions familiar to many, where players break through the level with a fight, solve simple tasks in parallel, and at the end, the boss is waiting for them. Standard strikes rarely take more than fifteen minutes and even less often cause any difficulties, even if the player went there alone. Without really thinking about choosing a weapon or shelter you can quickly destroy legions of enemies and reach the goal without any problems.
A little different thing is the Gloomy strikes. These are the same cooperative missions, only they have several difficulty levels that make the passage not so easy and fast. The higher the difficulty, the more painful the enemies are and the slower they die, but at the same time more and more modifiers are imposed on the mission, which also does not simplify the task.
In the Twilight strikes, a separate and dangerous type of enemy will be waiting for you — Warriors and they are very difficult to kill without suitable armor modifications. Opponents will have stronger elemental shields, players will not be able to change equipment after the start of the task, and several inconveniences may be imposed on tops, such as invisible demolition men or snipers leaving mines at the place of death.
Players need to determine in advance what equipment each member of the squad will take so that he has the opportunity to deal with all kinds of Warriors and remove elemental shields. You have to pay attention to the layout of the arena, the location of enemies, and their types.
Another small difference between the Twilight strikes is that only one Twilight strike is available to players all week, while the missions for the standard ones are randomly selected from the general list. You can also use some third-party tools to make the game easier.
2. Dungeons common features
Dungeons, as well as Gloomy strikes, challenge a group of players with a worthy challenge, but of a somewhat different nature. It's hard not so much because of strong opponents and various modifiers – in the dungeons you need to fight and at the same time follow a strictly defined order of actions, whose character is not always obvious. Although usually all stages are united by a certain set of principles, which is gradually transformed and complicated.
The dungeon "Revelation" is suitable as a sample. There, players must not only have time to shoot back, but also kill special opponents, while being either in the light or in the shade, to get the appropriate particle for temporarily removing invulnerability from the boss. And this is only one of the main stages.
3. Raids and facts you need to know about them
Unlike most activities in Destiny 2, raids are designed not for three, but for six people. And if it seems to you that a larger number of weapons simplifies the task, then we advise you not to rush to conclusions.
Raids and dungeons are very similar, they have almost the same structure. Fighting off waves of enemies, players are required to perform a complex chain of actions, during which team members distribute roles among themselves. However, if you compare both activities directly, many nuances make raids an order of magnitude harder.
The set of actions necessary to advance through the stage is much more complex and difficult to understand. To pass a new raid on the day of its release in Destiny 2 is in many ways difficult because there are no markers and tips in the interface, as well as in the dungeons. You can find out what to do by focusing only on vague hints in the environment, and then checking your guesses by error.
And if dungeons are usually not heavily punished for violating the order of passage, then in raids it often leads to the death of the entire group and the restart of the stage. In many cases, the score goes by seconds and any delay can lead to a loss. Also, time or other restrictions are often imposed on the performance of the main task, especially if we are talking about killing some boss.
When the vulnerability window appears, you should do as much damage as possible. Because of this, the requirements are increasing not only for reaction speed but also for character equipment sets. Weak weapons can ruin all plans over and over again. And just withstanding the constant onslaught of hordes of enemies can also be a difficult task.
A raid is a tough test in which players must not just shoot skillfully and keep in touch. All six team members are required to act as a single, well-coordinated mechanism. And you will have to stay in this state for quite a long time. By itself, any raid, if players do not restart stages more than two or three times, can rarely take more than a couple of hours. That's just if the group can not establish teamwork in any way, the passage of all stages can easily drag on all night, and not one.


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Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) — автомобіль марки Mercedes-Benz сегменту D. Випускався з початку 1982 року по 1993 рік. У 1993 році був знятий з виробництва, на зміну даній моделі прийшов Mercedes-Benz W202.

Історія

Історія створення

Вся історія розвитку Мерседес-Бенц — це історія створення великих дорогих автомобілів вищого і середнього класу. При цьому найчастіше відмінність в класі обмежувалася установкою різних за обсягом і потужності двигунів і кількістю доступних опцій на одному і тому ж шасі. Проте вже в шістдесятих роках двадцятого століття фірма стала проводити випробування прототипів автомобілів менших класів, більш економічних і недорогих. У тому числі, Мерседес-Бенц проводив випробування автомобілів і з переднім приводом.

До середини сімдесятих років склалася така ситуація, за якої питання про створення автомобіля меншого класу стало як ніколи актуальним. Нафтова криза, прийняття в США нових законів про норми споживання палива, вимагали більш економічних моторів, зниження ваги, обтічних кузовів. Сім'ї стали купувати другий автомобіль, бо цей вид транспорту став більш доступним для молодих людей. Крім того, все більша кількість виробників автомобілів малих класів стала вторгатися на ринок середнього і вищого класу. Все це говорило про початок жорсткої конкуренції на «рідному полі» Мерседес-Бенц, про можливу втрату частини потенційних покупців. Необхідно було також розширити гаму за рахунок випуску автомобілів малого класу. Все це було відображено в спеціальній доповіді під назвою «Актуальна ситуація у виробництві легкових автомобілів, проблеми майбутньої політики масового виробництва і формування програми виробництва з точки зору збуту», представленому влітку 1975 року Хайнцем Хоппе, керівником департаменту продажів.

Восени 1976 року почалося ескізне проектування нового компактного автомобіля. Основними умовами було збереження мерседесівської якості виробництва і збірки, найвищої безпеки, економічності і поліпшення експлуатаційних характеристик та ремонтопридатності. Було поставлене завдання зробити новий автомобіль на 30 см коротшим і на 280 кг легшим, ніж нещодавно запущений автомобіль середнього класу серії W123. Рішення про виготовлення передньопривідної моделі було відкинуте, тому що в той час для такого типу приводу було складно забезпечити оптимальні ходові якості на досить важкій машині.

Так як раніше Мерседес-Бенц не мав великого досвіду в розробці та виробництві подібних автомобілів, до 1978 року вивчалися можливості спільного виробництва компактної моделі. Однак, до осені того ж року було ухвалене рішення про початок самостійних робіт, а в наступному, 1979 році, нова серія отримала заводський код W201 і найменування «Малюк».

Терміни створення нової серії W201 були стислими — основні дослідження і випробування почалися ще в 1978 році. Найбільшим випробуванням піддалася незалежна задня підвіска. Було запропоновано не менше шести концепцій підвіски в 77 різних варіантах. Задня підвіска на п'яти важелях мала оптимально враховувати розподіл ваги та навантажень на рухомий автомобіль. Розроблена в кінці сімдесятих, ця підвіска була в подальшому успішно застосована на всіх моделях, починаючи з W124. Також були проведені великі безпекові випробування в рамках програми ESF.

Восени 1981 перші прототипи ручної збірки пройшли приховані вуличні випробування. Вже тоді процвітало промислове шпигунство, тому зовнішній вигляд фар і задніх ліхтарів були замасковані.

Громадськість, особливо американська, була дуже зацікавлена народженням «Малюка Бенца», яке й відбулося 8 грудня 1982 року. Звичайно ж, цікавість підігрівалася в першу чергу тим, що виробник дорогих лімузинів раптом з'явився в абсолютно чужому сегменті автомобільного ринку. Розчарування від представленого автомобіля було сильним: послідувала сильна критика за зовсім простий, хоча і сучасний, зовнішній вигляд (замість звичного хрому на молдингах, бамперах і ручках дверей чорний пластик), за високий короткий багажник, одиночний склоочисник, за важіль ручного гальма праворуч (а не звична педаль), далеко не вишуканий інтер'єр і невелику гаму моделей.

Розробка і запуск в серію пройшли за досить короткий для Мерседесу термін, тому виправлення недоліків, розширення гами двигунів, збільшення числа доступних опцій відбувалося вже під час випуску.

З кожним роком модель ставала все більш досконалою і під кінець свого конвеєрного життя в 1993 році становила добре оснащений швидкісний автомобіль, який мав високий рівень безпеки і комфорту. Користуючись значним успіхом і випущена тиражем понад 1,8 млн екземплярів, серія W201 переконливо довела правильність стратегічного вибору фірми. Закріпити ж успіх випало її наступниці — серії W202.

Історія випуску

Нова серія W201 була представлена широкому загалу в грудні 1982 року, проте вже в лютому почалося збирання автомобілів т. зв. «Передсеріі». Спочатку доступними були тільки дві дволітрові моделі: карбюраторна 190 і інжекторна 190E з 4-х ступінчастою механічною коробкою перемикання передач.

У 1983 році гама моделей розширилася за рахунок двох дизельних моделей 190D і 190D 2.2 (для США) і інжекторної і 190E 2.3-16 (4 клапани на циліндр, надійшла в продаж тільки в наступному році) (є відомості, що модель 190E 2.3 вже цього ж року почала надходити до США). У моделях були виправлені деякі недоліки (наприклад, змінені ущільнювачі дверей і кріплення ременів безпеки), а також стала встановлюватися (за бажанням) 5-ти ступінчаста МКПП.

У 1984 році в списку опцій з'явився каталізатор (каталітичний нейтралізатор вихлопних газів) на моделі 190E, і був модифікований карбюраторний мотор на моделі 190.

У 1985 з'явився вистрибуючий склоочисник, стали серійними гідропідсилювач керма і обігрів сопел омивача лобового скла (їх стало два). Автомобілі почали комплектуватися 15-ти дюймовими дисками. Модельний ряд поповнився дизельною моделлю 190D 2.5 і інжекторною моделлю 190E з більш потужним двигуном і каталізатором. У вересні були також представлені перші зразки моделі 190E 2.6 з рядним шестициліндровим двигуном об'ємом 2.6 літра (серійно він став доступний тільки в 1987 році). У грудні в продажу з'явилася модель 190E 2.3. Треба відзначити, що доставка автомобілів майже завжди йшла зі значним запізненням. Так, модель 190E 2.3 стала доставлятися покупцям тільки у вересні наступного року.

У 1986 році всі моделі починають серійно оснащуватися каталізатором. Однак, через відсутність достатньої кількості бензину без тетраетилсвинцевих домішок за бажанням замовника встановлювався його неповний комплект (без каталітичного елемента, але з можливістю його оперативної установки).

У 1987 році починається випуск моделі 190D 2.5 Turbo (модифікація для США з'явилася за рік до того). На неї встановлюється АКПП. У цьому ж році з'являється електричний привід люка даху замість механічного.

У 1988 році відбувається значне оновлення моделей. Змінюється зовнішній вигляд, інтер'єр і гамма двигунів. Замість вузьких встановлюються широкі молдинги, що закривають низ дверей і доходять до порогів, а колір молдингів контрастує з кольором кузова. Обрамлення скла анодується, дзеркала фарбуються в колір кузова, праве дзеркало заднього виду стає базовим. На зміну 190E 2.3-16 приходить модель 190E 2.5-16, дизельний двигун моделі 190D 2.5 Turbo стає більш потужним. Найбільш значною подією року стає випуск мільйонного екземпляра автомобіля серіі W201.

У 1989 році відбувається подальше вдосконалення дизельних двигунів, з'являється версія Sportline для всіх моделей, крім 190E 2.3-16, модель 190D 2.5 Turbo отримує 5-ти ступінчасту МКПП. За бажанням замовника стає можливою обробка центральної консолі деревом. З'являється нова спеціальна модель 190E 2.5-16 EVOLUTION (усього 502 штуки).

У 1990 році припиняється випуск карбюраторної моделі 190. Їй на зміну приходить модель 190E 1.8, яка за рахунок застосування інжектора має практично такі ж динамічні характеристики при меншому об'ємі двигуна. На атмосферний дизель 190E 2.5 встановлюється нейтралізатор вихлопних газів. Випускається друга версія EVO (накладом 502 шт) — 190E 2.5-16 EVOLUTION II на прізвисько «Бойова колісниця».

У 1992 році з'являються обмежені партії спеціальних версій W201: «Berlin 2000» (190E 1.8, 2.3 та 3.2) та «Avantgarde» (rosso 190E 1.8, azzurro 190E 2.3, verde 190D 2.5), а також спортивна модель для DTM.

А в 1993 для американського ринку було випущено 700 штук люксових автомобілів версії Limited Edition (190E 2.3 і 190E 2.6 Sportline).

До початку 1993 року припиняється випуск серії W201 на заводі в Зіндельфінгені, а потім і в Бремені. Один із останніх автомобілів серії (з номером 1.879.629) традиційно передається в Музей Мерседес-Бенц.

Галерея

Продукція

"Заряджені" версії

2.3-16

Дебют серійного 190Е 2.3-16 відбувся на автосалоні у Франкфурті у вересні 1983 року. Англійська фірма Cosworth серйозно попрацювала над мотором - він отримав нову головку блоку циліндрів. Двигун вийшов досить непоганим і розвивав 185 к.с. і 235 Нм крутного моменту, що дозволяло машині розганятися до 100 км/год всього за 7,5 с. Максимальна швидкість становила 230 км/год. «Заряджена» версія отримала також більш гостре кермування, збільшений з 55 до 70 л паливний бак, а в базове оснащення входив диференціал підвищеного тертя. З'явилася система SLS (Self-Leveling Suspension), яка підтримувала постійний дорожній просвіт під задньою віссю, а також більш жорсткі амортизатори спереду. У салоні були встановлені спортивні сидіння Recaro (не тільки спереду, але і ззаду) і три додаткових прилади. Схема перемикання передач на дорожньої версії 190E 2.3-16 копіювала гоночну - перша ступінь механічної коробки Getrag розташовувалася вліво і вниз від "нейтралки". Зроблено це було для більш зручного перемикання на наступні передачі, але ось налаштувати КПП ідеально не вдалося - такий самий п'ятиступінчастий Getrag у головного суперника, BMW M3, працював краще.

У 1983 році Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 встановив на трасі Нардо рекорд в заїзді на витривалість. Спеціально підготована машина проїхала 50 тисяч кілометрів із середньою швидкістю 247,88 км/год.

2.5-16

У 1988 році на зміну 2.3-16 прийшов Mercedes-Benz 190Е 2.5-16. Об'єм двигуна збільшився з 2,3 до 2,5 л, потужність - до 192 к.с. а максимальна швидкість до 235 км/год. Крім того на такі заряджені седани став встановлюватися диференціал підвищеного тертя ASD. Завдяки електронному управлінню ступінь блокування змінювалася з 15% до 100%, що дозволяло максимально ефективно реалізувати весь потенціал двигуна.

2.5-16 Evolution I

У 1988 році керівництвом Mercedes-Benz було прийняте рішення про виступ в чемпіонаті DTM (до цього часу гоночні 190 брали участь в кузовних гонках лише зусиллями приватних команд). Досвід, отриманий ними, а також дебют в гонках швидшої версії BMW M3 Evolution вимагав від Мерседеса серйозної підготовки. І в березні 1989 року на автосалоні в Женеві з'явилася чергова омологаційна версія - Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution I.

Двигун майже не зазнав змін: інженери лише зменшили маси обертових деталей і поліпшили систему змащування. Але ходова частина була серйозно перероблена: посилені гальма, а система SLS встановлена і на передню підвіску, причому водій міг змінювати кліренс з салону.

Всього було випущено 502 екземпляра Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution I - саме стільки потрібно правилами DTM для омологації гоночної моделі. Mercedes-AMG пропонувала для власників, яким не вистачало динаміки, спортивний пакет PowerPack вартістю 18 тисяч німецьких марок, в який входили інші розподільні вали, збільшена дросельна заслінка і більш ефективна настройка паливної системи і запалювання. У поєднанні зі зміненою системою випуску все це забезпечувало прибавку в 30 к.с.

2.5-16 Evolution II

У 1990 році на автосалоні в Женеві був представлений Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II. Уже в стандартне оснащення другого «Еволюшн» входив AMG PowerPack. А 235 к.с. і 245 Нм крутного моменту дозволяли седану масою 1,3 тонни досягати 100 км/год за 7,1 с і розганятися до 250 км/год.

Підсумком співпраці з університетом Штутгарта став обвіс з величезним заднім антикрилом. Цей обвіс не тільки виглядав зухвало, але і був ефективним, коефіцієнт аеродинамічного опору становить лише 0,29.

А в 1992 році пілот команди AMG Racing Клаус Людвіг завоював титул в чемпіонаті DTM за кермом Evolution II.

Всього було випущено 502 штуки Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II за ціною 115 тисяч 260 німецьких марок, а доплата за кондиціонер становила 4,5 тисячі.

3.2 AMG

Це одна з перших моделей, вироблених після злиття Mercedes i AMG. Ці машини поставлялися з агресивним обвісом, надаючи W201 клиноподібний профіль, що нагадує W124 300E Hammer, і з покращеною версією шестициліндрового двигуна M103 на 3,2 літра з потужністю близько 234 к.с., а також 4-ступінчастою автоматичною коробкою передач. Лише близько 200 таких автомобілів було вироблено. Ще деякий час AMG пропонувала лист покращень для клієнтів Mercedes на вибір.

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Due to excellent fall weather and conditions, there have been extended time periods for climbing. Alpine rock climbing is always best at this time of year in the Northeastern Alps around Salzburg. Approaches are usually cold and the descents are also usually cold and in the dark, but during the day the temps are perfect with conditions that guarantee great friction for the feet and hands.
Additionally, we seem to get a couple of good snow storms up high every September and October. The precipitation combined with a bit of sun and warmer fall temperatures work together to often create good conditions on classic north face snow & ice climbs in the Hohe Tauern range.
Yesterday (a Saturday), my wife and I were at the southwest face of the Hohe Brett for a fun, low-stress day of bolted multi-pitch climbing. This face is one of my favorite climbing areas in the fall. Highly-structured alpine limestone at an elevation between 1800 and 2300 meters. In many years I have been rock climbing in the sun on one weekend here and then the following weekend skiing powder on the first ski tour of the season. Anyways, we were alone on the face yesterday. A few hikers passed by underneath us during the day.
In Tyrol, on the Weißseespitze and Wildspitze, I was also alone. The glacier ski areas on the Kaunerferner and in Pitztal are running, so there were skiers around. On the north faces, there was some hard wind-pressed snow and blank ice. I found the conditions really good and perfect for training at a higher elevation and getting some early season mileage on steep snow and ice. You can not artificially duplicate the training effect of climbing moderate 55 degree snow and ice over 400 or 500 meters of elevation. It is also a chance to test the affects of summer fitness training, plus new ideas with equipment and clothing systems before winter sets in.
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Yet despite the emphasis on strong net neutrality rules, CRTC Chair Ian Scott used a keynote speech last week to open the door to watering down Canadian net neutrality rules, noting his desire for "flexibility" with the legislation.
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The Internet is not an ATM: My Appearance at the Senate Transport and Communications Committee on Broadcast and Telecom Reform
Earlier this week, I appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Transportation and Communications alongside Carleton professor Dwayne Winseck to discuss broadcast and telecom reform. The Senate study, which largely mirrors the government's broadcast and telecommunications reform panel, is expected to run into 2019 with a broad mandate that covers everything from affordable access to net neutrality. The discussion was similarly wide ranging with discussion on the failings of the CRTC, the lack of telecom competition, and on the need for real data in assessing the impact of the Internet on the cultural sector.
My opening statement focused on the danger of treating the Internet as equivalent to the broadcast system, the realities of how the Canadian cultural sector is succeeding online, and how policy makers ought to respond the changing landscape for communications in Canada. It is posted below.
September 21, 2018 —	7 comments —	Committees, News
Maximum Mudslinging: How Powerful Lobby Groups Are Working to Sideline Civil Society Voices on Digital Policy
With just over a year to go before the 2019 Canadian national election, the upcoming fall Parliamentary session will undoubtedly feature a renewed urgency to pass legislative proposals and craft new policies that will form the basis for future election platforms. Digital issues will surely feature prominently including the copyright review and Copyright Board reform, website blocking proposals, privacy safeguards, the broadcast and telecom review, a national data policy, and the implementation of the IP strategy. The same is true elsewhere with Europe to again consider copyright reform, the U.S. assessing privacy rules, and many other countries engaged in digital policy initiatives. However, just as the broader public is finding its voices on these issues with policy submissions, petitions, and efforts to ensure that a public interest perspective is a core part of the process, the traditional lobby groups that have long dominated the policy discourse are steadily working to undermine those efforts with cries of user voices being "mob-driven", "hacking", or "disinformation."
August 22, 2018 —	4 comments —	News


Ciência sem Fronteiras (Csf) is a scholarship program funded by the Brazilian government with support from the private sector. Its main goal is to promote the consolidation and expansion of science, technology and innovation in Brazil by means of international exchange and mobility. In 2011 the Brazilian government committed to award 101,000 scholarships over four years. In 2014, it announced its intention to award an additional 100,000.
The program focuses mainly on Brazilian post-secondary in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). It allows them to study abroad for a period of 12 to 16 months at the undergraduate level and also offers possibilities at the doctoral level.
The program is funded by the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) and the Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education (CAPES).
The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) administers the majority of university-level CsF scholarships in Canada on behalf of CNPq and CAPES.


On the heels of its inaugural season of Q the Music, the after-school music program inspired by Venezuela's groundbreaking El Sistema, The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance will present a daylong regional workshop (seminario) on Saturday, May 18, at Stivers School for the Arts, 1313 E. Fifth Street, Dayton.
The Midwest Strings Seminario is open to regional teachers and students in El Sistema-inspired programs as well as potential funders and volunteers. The program begins at 10 a.m. with an orientation and warm-up activities and continues with a full orchestra session before breaking into sectionals. After lunch, students will participate in workshops and rehearse for the concert performance at 4:30 p.m. Reservations are required by contacting Gloria Pugh at gpugh@daytonperformingarts.org or (937) 224-3521 ext. 1118.
Pen-Pal Bingo, one of the on-going activities occurring throughout the day, will encourage students to seek friendships with peers from other schools and programs.
Q the Music was offered to third grade students at Ruskin Elementary in September, 2012, who signed up for the innovative after-school program. Each student was given a string instrument – violin, cello or viola – and has been attending a 5-day-a-week program which includes daily academic tutoring and classes in musicianship skills and group instrumental instruction by Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra musicians.
El Sistema is a music education movement that began in Venezuela in 1975 and has picked up tempo throughout the U.S. by orchestras and other arts organizations. Its mission is to be an instrument for social change allowing students to work together as a musical team. The after-school program allows students to experience the joy and fun of music-making.
The public is invited to get the Q the Music students perform on Sunday, April 14 at 2:20 p.m. in the Schuster Center's Wintergarden. This free recital is followed by the DPO's "Beethoven Lives Upstairs' Family Series concert at 3 p.m. sponsored by the DP&L Foundation Family Series. Tickets are $12 to $19 and are available at Ticket Center Stage (937) 228-3630 and at www.daytonperformingarts.org. Senior, teacher and student discounts are available at box office.
The DPAA's Q the Music is tuition-free and receives funding from Armotte H. Boyer Charitable Trust, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee; Iddings Foundation: Dayton Rotary Club Foundation; N.L. Weller Charities, Inc. and several private donors.


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Q: Maintaining div to have same effects like table I have now trying to move from the table way of building layout to div which I see a lot of debate on. I notice lots of people are asking to move to div. The issue I find with div for example below codes which I am referring to a template . MY issue is that on different resolution it looks different there is not like fix size. For eg.  in some resolution its just nice and some it shrink. What is the best solution to ensure it stay in every resolution which I know if I would go back to table it will work but that is not advisable I guess.

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A: If you want responsive layout then you can give width to your divs in percent like if you want four divs then give width:25%; to each div
it is simplest way to get what you want or you can also shift to framework like bootstrap or pure css...

A: It seems that you want a responsive layout (the components on the page shift and alter depending on the current viewing resolution). From the look of your div classes, you seem to be using Bootstrap. Bootstrap has a very lovely grid system that should fit the bill for what you're looking for.
In short, you would want to wrap the different segments in your page in a row and specify a col. Bootstrap divides your page into 12 equal segments and you can decide on what goes in each segment (col).
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Hope this helps, and good on ya for leaving table layouts behind. :)

A: Consider the new flexbox approach to CSS layout. It does a good job of infusing the box model with the more helpful aspects of the table display:

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Ten years ago, I was a starry-eyed, first-year graduate school student at the acclaimed School of Public Health at the University of Washington. As I began my coursework and started to build relationships with classmates and teachers, I knew this time in my life would be foundational, but I didn't know just how foundational it would be. As it turns out, I have been applying what I've learned ever since. I learned to examine the health care landscape through a radical new framework that was just starting to build steam called the social determinants of health. I learned to problem solve and work in teams. I reinforced my belief in community organizing and the power of letting the most affected communities lead positive social change. These ideas have become the foundation of my work today.
After extensive coursework around preventable health disparities and social determinants of health, several of my classmates and I became deeply concerned with the lack of focus on institutional racism and other systemic oppressions in our public health curriculum. We formed Public Health Against Institutional Racism and began creating our own learning opportunities to dive deep into these root causes of health inequities. The most impactful of these activities was a 2-day Undoing Racism training conducted by the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond, which dove deep into the tortured history of our country, built a shared understanding of important definitions, and served as a call-to-action for all who attended.
Late last year, Center for Health Progress organized four Undoing Racism workshops in Colorado. All of Center for Health Progress's staff and several Board members participated, along with 150 other colleagues, and it helped launch a deep commitment to continued learning and action around health equity and, explicitly, institutional racism, in our work. This year, we've focused significant resources on our internal work, including hiring the incredible angell pérez as our equity consultant, launching an internal collective liberation committee, revamping our hiring and onboarding processes, instituting an equity assessment tool in our public policy work, facilitating workshops to shift the dialogue in our state, and participating in trainings, conferences, and countless learning discussions.
There are no quick fixes to our country's 500-year-old legacy of institutional racism, especially in the face of recent spikes in bigotry and hate crimes, but if we are ever to realize health equity—a time when we can no longer predict health outcomes based on race, income, or ZIP code—we must tackle this legacy head on. It's been a decade since I joined this work and decades more of work precede me. We know it's not easy, but we're here in partnership and we won't sway from our commitment. Will you join us?


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