According to Numan, the title stands for "Mechanical Engineering.".
The song M.E. is sung from the point of view of the last living machine on Earth. The people have all died, the planet is laid waste and its own power source is running down, I used to have a picture in my mind of this sad and desperately alone machine standing in a desert-like wasteland, just waiting to die."


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Golisano honored for efforts to push RIT nationally
By: Rochester Business Journal Staff July 9, 2010
By NATE DOUGHERTY
Rochester Institute of Technology has the largest college of computing and information sciences in the nation, but just 10 years ago it had two separate computing schools with few opportunities to interact or create new academic programs.
That changed in 2001 when Thomas Golisano made a $14 million gift that allowed RIT to incorporate computing and the Internet with information sciences, creating a comprehensive school known as the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. The school opened two years later as the largest comprehensive computing school in the nation and today has more than 3,000 students.
For his contributions to RIT-both monetary and otherwise-the university's Nathaniel Rochester Society gave Golisano its highest honor at a ceremony Thursday. The award is given to "individuals who have contributed to the university's advancement in an outstanding and significant manner," RIT officials said.
"I'm honored to receive this recognition," Golisano said. "RIT is a world-class university, and I'm proud of my association with this fine institution. May it continue to attract and graduate the best and brightest to tackle the complex issues facing the next generation of world leaders."
A member of the RIT board since 1998, Golisano made another large gift in 2007 when he gave $10 million to create the Golisano Institute of Sustainability. The institute focuses on education and research in areas such as sustainable design, pollution prevention, remanufacturing and alternative energy development.
The gifts Golisano has made to RIT have benefited the entire region, spurring economic development as they also have allowed RIT to take a national position of intellectual leadership, said William Destler, RIT president. Golisano's gifts took courage because they were for innovative programs with little precedent nationally, Destler said.
"Tom for the most part wants to make transformational gifts, things that move the ball down the field in a meaningful way," Destler said. "We didn't have a college of computing before this and now have what is arguably the biggest in the country. There wasn't an institute of sustainability anywhere else in the world, and now we have one."
Because of Golisano's gift, the college of computing has become a leader in curriculum innovation, said Jorge Diaz-Herrera, dean of the computing college. RIT was the first in the nation to create a bachelor's program for information technology and also at the forefront for computer game design and development.
"That program has a capacity to accept 120 students each year, and we get 900 or almost 1,000 applicants for those positions," Diaz-Herrera said.
Bringing the computing disciplines under one roof has allowed RIT to use "the mosaic of talent we have here," Diaz-Herrera said. At a biannual meeting of the Computing Research Association, deans of other schools across the country are always curious to know what new programs RIT is working on, he added.
The strength of the program has helped RIT withstand the ebb of student interest that other computing schools experienced not long after the dot-com crash in the early 2000s. The entire country had a drop in computer science enrollment of close to 50 percent during that time, while RIT's school consistently has grown, Diaz-Herrera said.
"The secret is our ability to have diverse programs and an innovative curriculum, not just teaching how to operate a computer but things like new media interaction and infomedicine," he said.
Golisano's gift helped RIT craft what could be the largest computing program in the world, Diaz-Herrera noted, with 150 faculty members in all and 18 degree programs.
His contributions stretch beyond dollars, said Donald Boyce, chairman of the RIT board of trustees. Golisano also helped RIT elevate its reputation from a regionally known university to one with a more national stature, Boyce said.
"RIT now gets more and more attention from students all over the country and the world for the education we offer in computing sciences and sustainability," Boyce said.
A supporter of the William J. Clinton Foundation, Golisano also used his close relationship with Clinton to bring the former president to campus twice-once in 2005 and again in 2007 to make the keynote address at the university's commencement.
In a span of a little more than 10 years, Golisano has given more than $145 million in philanthropic gifts to non-profit service organizations, colleges and universities and hospitals in Upstate New York and Florida.
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Q: Calling "stty size" in testing produces "Inappropriate ioctl for device" error, how to fix it? I needed to get the dimensions of my terminal window and I found this question which provided a working solution for me. However, now I am writing a test for it, and both two of the top offered solutions (with cmd.Stdin = os.Stdin and Syscall) are returning an error for me:
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Review by Michael Leader @michaeljleader
Naoko Yamada
Aoi Yuki Miyu Irino Saori Hayami
It's still rare to see Japanese animation on the big screen – even more so an anime feature directed by a woman.
Creative, chaotic, often confusing, but overflowing with feeling.
In Retrospect.
Perhaps not destined to be a crossover hit, but a welcome addition to the broadening theatrical landscape for anime in the UK.
Don't miss this quietly affecting coming-of-ager from anime director Naoko Yamada.
In certain moviegoing circles, the term 'anime' evokes expressionistic flights of genre filmmaking, but Naoko Yamada's A Silent Voice strips away the sci-fi or fantasy trappings that those familiar with the likes of Akira, Spirited Away or 2016's Your Name would expect, to dig deep into one of Japanese animation's most fertile subgenres: the slice-of-life, coming-of-age melodrama. And this is melodrama to the max.
Adapted from Yoshitoki Ōima's serialised manga by Yamada's frequent screenwriter collaborator, Reiko Yoshida, the film follows Shoya Ishida, a bully-turned-loner who wrestles with the emotional fallout of tormenting a deaf girl, Shoko Nishimiya, back in elementary school. Driven to attempted suicide by shame, guilt and self-loathing, Ishida is given an opportunity to fix past mistakes when he reunites with Nishimiya and slowly connects with friends old and new to situate himself within a supportive social circle.
Fans of Yamada and Yoshida's all-girl rock band series K-On! (here hinted at in a poppy opening credits set to, incongruously, The Who's 'My Generation') will find familiar joy in A Silent Voice's expressively-drawn supporting cast of characters, from Ishida's schlubby pal Tomohiro to Nishimiya's short-haired, tomboyish younger sister, who, in farcical fashion, is initially suspected by our hero to be her protective, toy boy suitor.
However, consider A Silent Voice a straightforward comedy-drama at your peril. A heady, hectic opening half hour sees Yamada frantically cut back and forth from past to present, overlapping memory, dream and reality, dazzling and confounding the viewer in an expert facsimile of the desperate, distressed mind. More relaxed viewers may be left behind, but those engaged by the film's unexpected rhythms won't be left wanting.
Throughout, the narrative is made evermore elaborate by the quirks and complications of teenage angst. Mirroring Ishida's self-absorbed anguish, Yamada's purposefully awkward shot composition is often off-centre, the gaze blurred or simply sheepish, with characters cut off at the extreme edges of the frame. Remarkably, this is animation as socially-anxious shoegazing.
It's remarkable, too, that A Silent Voice is a rare feature-length Japanese animation directed by a woman to receive a theatrical release in the UK. (Not that cinemas are stuffed with solo female-directed, feature-length animations from any country, mind – Kung Fu Panda 2 aside.) It may disappoint some, then, that A Silent Voice is so firmly rooted in a masculine point of view, with its primary female character literally deprived of a voice, and made all the more passive, and inscrutable, by her role in our protagonist's arc of social salvation. But perhaps not every film needs to satisfy the manifold demands of progress to break new ground.
Ultimately, A Silent Voice is, at heart, an all-the-feels anime. And though it lacks the polish and precision of its peers, it is certainly impactful, and its very presentation on the big screen is welcome. It broadens the popular definition of anime, and brings new voices – silenced or otherwise – to the international stage.
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Gottwaldt, Birger Lund (1880-1968)
Gottwaldt participated on the airship Norge and was head of the radio service on board.
Birger Lund Gottwaldt was born in Kristiania. His parents were bailiff Alfred Hagbarth Nærup and Petra Alvilde Lund, and the surname was changed to Gottwaldt in 1901. Gottwaldt grew up in Kristiania (Oslo) and went to sea at 15 years of age. In autumn 1898 he started at the Naval School. He became 2nd lieutenant in 1901 and 1st lieutenant in 1904.
He had several study terms abroad. In 1904–06 he was in Berlin, at the Technische Hochschule, Charlottenburg. Here he studied electronics, telegraphy-telephony, signalling and radio technique. In 1906 he followed studies in shipbuilding and artillery at Armstrong Whitworth & Co., Newcastle. Later there were study trips to Germany and the Netherlands. He married Ruth Bruu in 1906. In 1912 he was promoted to captain. In 1914 he was second-in-command of the torpedo division ship Valkyrien.
From 1907 Gottwaldt was attached to the navy's mine service's radio division, first as assistant and later as division leader, a position he had until 1918. He had then been delegate to the international radio-telegraphy conference in London in 1912. In 1920–24 he was à la suite (connected to, but without official position) in the navy.
Gottwaldt helped to start the company Norsk Marconikompani in Oslo in 1918 and he was technical director there in 1919–25. The company was an advocate for introducing wireless telephony to Norway, particularly with regard to the merchant fleet, and Gottwaldt was a co-arranger of the first public demonstration of the new medium in Norway (a transmission between Kristiania and Horten) 12 February 1920. He also published a handbook for radio amateurs and recognised early the possibilities that lay in the new technology. On 25 January 1923 he participated in the Norsk Radioklub's and Telegrafverket's first demonstration of real broadcasting in Norway.
In 1926 he participated as radio operator on the Amundsen-Ellsworth-Nobile Transpolar Flight with the airship Norge. After this he had an active period as officer, amongst other positions as second-in-command on the armed ships Norge and Tordenskiold in 1927.
Gottwaldt was captain on the commando ship Heimdal 1929–30. Thereafter he was head of the Oscarsborg torpedo and mine defence 1932–36, captain on the patrol ship Fridtjof Nansen 1937, the mine layer Olav Tryggvason 1937–38, and on the armoured ship Norge during recruit training. As captain on the Fridtjof Nansen he served in the inspection division in north Norway and the fishery inspection by Iceland. Gottwaldt was promoted to naval captain in 1935 and commander 1938. 1938–40 he was head of the exercise division, which consisted of the mine layer Olav Tryggvason and the destroyer Sleipner. He became head of the commanding admiral's adjutant branch in 1939. That same year he became head of the navy's fleet exercises.
After the German attack on Norway 9 April 1940 Gottwaldt was in command of the Romsdalsfjord naval defence force. He served there under difficult conditions from 13 April. From 10 May 1940 he served in Tromsø and in the Defence High Command. He left the navy on 30 August 1945.
Gottwaldt was one of Norway's best-known and all-round naval officers. Both within radio telephony and polar flying he is reckoned to be one of the pioneers. Naval officers had great respect for him, both as a professional naval man and radio expert and one who knew about polar conditions. He had a strong sense of humour and had many good stories he could tell with a twinkle in the eye. He was also a clever artist and could draw excellent cartoons, which could have been a good job in the humour magazines today.
For his radio-technical work both in and outside the navy he was awarded the King's service medal in gold in 1926 and the same year he became a knight of St Olav's Order for his contribution to the Norge flight. In addition he had the Participant medal and several foreign awards.
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Odd Engdal: B L Gottwaldt. (2011-11-03) I Store norske leksikon. Hentet fra http://snl.no/.nbl_biografi/B_L_Gottwaldt/utdypning
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The First Fram Expedition (1893-1896)
The Second Fram Expedition (1898-1902)
The Gjøa Expedition (1903-1906)
The Third Fram Expedition (1910-1914)
The Maud Expedition (1918-1925)
The N24/N25 flight towards the North Pole (1925)
The Norge flight (1926)
The Polar Ship Fram
The Polar Ship Gjøa
The Polar Ship Maud
Nansen, Fridtjof (1861-1930)
Sverdrup, Otto Neumann Knoph (1854-1930)
Amundsen, Roald (1872-1928)
Amundsen, Anton (1853-1909)
Balto, Samuel Johannesen (1861-1921)
Baumann, Hans Adolf Viktor (1870-1932)
Bay, Edvard (1867-1932)
Beck, Andreas (1864-1914)
Bentsen, Bernt (1860-1899)
Bjaaland, Olav Olavsen (1873-1961)
Blessing, Henrik Greve (1866-1918)
Braskerud, Ove (1872-1899)
Dahl, Odd (1898-1994)
Dietrichson, Leif Ragnar (1890-1928)
Dietrichson, Oluf (1856-1942)
Doxrud, Christian (1881-1935)
Ellsworth, Lincoln (1880-1951)
Feucht, Karl (1893 – 1954)
Fosheim, Ivar (1863-1944)
Gjertsen, Hjalmar Fredrik (1885-1958)
Hansen, Godfred (1876-1937)
Hansen, Ludvig Anton (1871-1955)
Hanssen, Helmer Julius (1870-1956)
Hassel, Sverre Helge (1876-1928)
Hendriksen, Peder Leonard (1859-1932)
Horgen, Emil Andreas (1889–1954)
Isachsen, Gunnar (Gunnerius Ingvald) (1868-1939)
Jacobsen, Theodor Claudius (1855-1933)
Johansen, Fredrik Hjalmar (1867-1913)
Juell, Adolf (1860-1909)
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Knudsen, Paul (1889-1919)
Kristensen, Halvardus (1879 – 1919)
Kristian Kristiansen (1865-1943)
Kutschin, Alexander Stepanovich (1888 -1912)
Lindstrøm, Adolf Henrik (1866-1939)
Lund, Anton (1864–1945)
Malmgren, Finn (1895-1928)
Mogstad, Ivar Otto Irgens (1856-1928)
Nilsen, Thorvald (1881-1940)
Nordahl, Bernhard (1862-1922)
Nødtvedt, Jacob (1857-1918)
Olonkin, Gennadij (1898-1960)
Olsen, Karenius (1890-1973)
Olsen, Karl (1866-1939)
Omdal, Oscar (1895-1927)
Petterson, Lars (1860-1898)
Prestrud, Kristian (1881-1927)
Raanes, Oluf (1865-1932)
Ramm, Fredrik (1892-1943)
Ravna, Ole Nilsen (1841-1906)
Riiser-Larsen, Hjalmar (1890–1965)
Ristvedt, Peder (1873 – 1955)
Rønne, Martin (1861-1932)
Schei, Per (Peder Elisæus) (1875-1905)
Schröer, Adolf Hermann (1872-1932)
Scott Hansen, Sigurd (1868-1937)
Simmons, Herman Georg (1866-1943)
Stolz, Rudolf (1872- ??)
Storm-Johnsen, Fridtjof (?-?)
Stubberud, Jørgen (1883-1980)
Sundbeck, Knut (1883 – 1967)
Svendsen, Johan (1866-1899)
Sverdrup, Harald Ulrik (1888-1957)
Syvertsen, Søren Marentius (?? – 1923)
Tessem, Peter Lorents (1875-1919)
Tønnesen, Emanuel (1893–1972)
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Creating research that can be easily used by a wide variety of stakeholders, so that reports aren't just left to languish in a filing cabinet.
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On March 12th 2014, the new Australian Privacy Act came into force. And the key impact of this will come via the enforcement of 13 new Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
The APPs apply to any public- or private sector company with turnover exceeding $3 million. However they may also have implications for smaller suppliers, especially those supplying government or acting as sub-contractors to companies which are subject to the APPs.
"We will need to be more selective in seeking demographic information in surveys – 'it may come is useful at some stage' is no longer good enough."
The new APPs cover a huge range of privacy issues across an even wider range of industries. But for Jetty Research and its clients, the main implications appear to be:
Data should be de-identified as promptly as possible after research has been conducted, and any personal contact information deleted or destroyed as soon as practical;
Any organisation subject to the APPs needs to have an up-to-date privacy policy, and procedures/forms in place for anyone requesting any personal data held on them;
It will be harder to justify conducting "anonymous" surveys – i.e. those in which the sponsor's name cannot be disclosed;
We will need to be far more selective about deciding what demographic information to seek in surveys – "it may come in useful at some stage" is no longer good enough;
Personal information (including contact details) cannot be shared with third parties – even if this means clients – and especially not if it would be used for direct marketing.
Individuals can ask an organisation subject to the APPs to see all their personal information at any time. They can also seek to have it amended if they don't agree with it!
There's obviously a lot more to the new APPs than these six bullet points can convey. But hopefully they provide enough of a snapshot to explain why the new Act could be a big deal for many organisations.
Graph of the month: The miracle of RBT
When I was a kid back in the 1970's, there were over 100 road deaths in NSW every month. It was such a big deal that the Herald used to run a progressive tally on its front page every Saturday.
In late 1982, NSW Police Minister George Paciullo introduced random breath testing – to huge opposition from the usual quarters. (According to the Telegraph, It was even described then by the head of the NSW AHA as "an unfair attack on responsible, sane, drinking drivers who pose absolutely no danger on the road"!)
But as the graph to the right shows, the effects have been startling. The blue line shows the total number of road fatalities in NSW each year since 1945, while the red line shows the road deaths per 100,000 of population over the same period.
For each of the past three years, annual road deaths have fallen below 400 – lower than in 1945! Of course, there have been other factors behind the declining road toll as well – these include compulsory seat belts (introduced late 1970's), air bags, ABS Braking, improved structural safety, more rigorous learner and provisional license requirements, and (some) safer roads.
But few would now would deny the role of RBT as one of the great public health success stories of the late 20th century. Plus it shows what one brave pollie can achieve against a host of powerful vested interests!
What's the "ideal" sample size?
The most common question we get asked by our clients is "what's the right sample size for my random survey?"
It would lovely if there was just one answer, but instead it typically depends on four competing variables:
What size random sampling error (RSE) you are prepared to accept for the overall sample;
What RSE you are willing to accept for sub-samples (e.g. by age or region);
What sample size looks "credible" to external stakeholders – e.g. councillors/directors, or media; and of course
Interestingly, and surprisingly to many, the size of your target population is almost irrelevant – or at least once that population reaches approx. 20,000 or more. That's why most national political polls can achieve +/- 3 per cent accuracy with only 1000-1200 respondents.
The important thing to realise is that once you pass a sample size of 500-600, the degree of improvement in your sampling error becomes ever smaller.
So unless you are concerned about RSE on your sub-samples, the benefit of adding new respondents is less and less likely to outweigh the marginal cost of those additional interviews.
We are always happy to chat with clients about finding a sample size that is right for their needs. And we won't ever try to sell you on the idea of "the more the better!"
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1898 Foundation Papers
This collection contains materials created by the 1898 Foundation, Inc., formerly the 1898 Centennial Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on commemorating Wilmington's 1898 coup d'état and massacre, as well as promoting community unity and fostering economic inclusion. Materials pertain to Foundation's establishment, the programming and activities that reached a crescendo during the 1998 centennial, and the Foundation's events following the centennial, which culminated in the dedication of 1898 Memorial Park in 2008. Types of materials include correspondence, financial documents, publicity materials, grant applications, photographs, minutes, reports, awards and certificates, digital files, audio and video cassette tapes, publications, and newspaper clippings. Materials date from 1898 to 2009, the bulk of materials dating from 1995 to 2009.
1898-2009, bulk 1995-2009
1898 Centennial Foundation (Wilmington, N.C.) (Organization)
Access to portions of this collection have been restricted by Special Collections due to materials containing sensitive information. Boxes 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21 contain restricted materials. Contact Special Collections Librarian for information on access to this collection.
Copyright 2021 University of North Carolina at Wilmington, all rights reserved (subject to exceptions). Certain items in this collections were conveyed to UNCW without the accompanying copyright. Where the donor did not convey copyright to UNCW, copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Historical Note
The 1898 Foundation, Inc. emerged from a loose association of representatives from community organizations and their efforts to commemorate Wilmington's 1898 coup d'état and massacre. The 1898 Foundation was formally incorporated in the spring of 1997. The mission of the organization was "to develop and coordinate a broad-based community effort in appropriate remembrance of the Wilmington coup and violence of 1898." According to the Foundation's early mission statement, members hoped that "this remembrance will be the beginning of a continuing effort to improve race relations in Wilmington and help bring about a spirit of justice and tolerance for all residents of the community." During the planning phase of the 1898 commemoration, Bolton Anthony organized a two-day visit by Durham consultation Isaiah Madison in June 1996. This visit was funded by a North Carolina Humanities Council grant, during which Madison met with Wilmington community leaders, scholars, and clergy to facilitate a discussion about the proposed programs that would be a part of the 1898 commemoration effort. Following the visit, Madison submitted a report that formed the essential planning document for the commemoration. Madison returned to Wilmington several times for meetings or to facilitate discussions, notably facilitating a strategic planning retreat in March 1997. Additionally, aware of an effort in Tulsa, Oklahoma to mark the 75th anniversary of an infamous race riot, Wilmington 1898 commemoration planners invited Tulsa Mayor Susan Savage and Oklahoma state representative Don Ross to visit and share their advice and experiences in March 1997.
The activities of the Foundation reached a crescendo in 1998, during which they organized or facilitated several community dialogue groups, a website, a video documentary, a UNCW symposium, a conference on economic inclusion, a commemorative drama, a ministerial roundtable, and a commemorative ceremony and banquet. The 1898 Foundation continued commemorative efforts into the 2000s, during which they planned, fundraised, and managed the creation of 1898 Memorial Park. The 1898 Memorial Park, featuring a monument designed by artist Ayokunle Odeleye, was dedicated in November 2008.
10.6 Linear Feet (Contains 22 document boxes, 1 oversized box)
This collection is arranged into the following series: "Confronting Dangerous Memories" Binders, 1995-2000; Administrative Files, 1995-2007; Correspondence, 1996-2007; 1898 Foundation Executive Council and Membership Meetings, 1999-2009; Publicity Materials, 1996-2008; Budgetary and Management Files, 1988-2009; Programs and Partnerships, 1898-2009; Historical Background and Reference Resources, 1898-2001.
The Budgetary and Management Files series is divided into the following sub-series: Budget, 1997-2009; Fundraising, 1997-2008; Grants, 1994-2007; Personnel, 1988-2008.
The Programs and Partnerships series is divided into the following sub-series: 1898 Foundation Program Committee, 1999; Isaiah Madison Consultation, 1996-1997; Visit with Tulsa Leaders, 1996-1997; "Remembering 1898"- An Introductory Video, 1995-2002; "Confronting Dangerous Memories: Wilmington's Centennial Commemoration of the Coup of 1898," 1999; Alan Lipke Radio Documentary Project, 1997-2001; 1898 Memorial Planning, 1997-2008; "Moving Forward Together: Wilmington's Centennial Commemoration of the Coup of 1898," 2004-2009; Related Projects and Educational Materials, 1994-2008.
This collection was transfered by the 1898 Foundation circa 2004. Additional materials were transfered between 2004 and 2009.
An archived version of the 1898 Foundation website can be viewed at this address: https://library.uncw.edu/web/collections/1898Foundation/
Moving Forward Together: A Community Rembers 1898, by Rhonda Bellamy is available in the Randall Library General Collection and Special Collections: https://libcat.uncw.edu/record=b2112689~S4
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[Identification of item, Folder #, Box #], MS 217 1898 Foundation Papers, 1898-2009, bulk 1995-2009, William M. Randall Library Special Collections, University of North Carolina Wilmington.
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Richard Foerster (March 2, 1843 – August 7, 1922) was a German classical scholar.

Biography
Though born and raised in Görlitz, Foerster never saw himself a Lusatian and felt the strongest allegiance to Silesia, where he studied since winter term 1861 after a semester at Jena. In Breslau he dropped theology and concentrated on classics in a comprehensive way. Apart from Greek and Roman literature (under Jacob Bernays and Martin Hertz) he studied metrics under Rudolf Westphal, archaeology under August Rossbach, Sanskrit under Adolf Friedrich Stenzler. His doctoral thesis was inspired by Friedrich Haase and dealt with a phaenomenon in Greek grammar called attractio casus.

From 1866 on Foerster worked as a substitute teacher at the Maria-Magdalenen-Gymnasium in Breslau. After being promoted to Dr. phil. in 1866 and earning the venia legendi via habilitation in 1868, Foerster was granted the Travel Stipend of the German Archaeological Institute. The next two years he spent in Italy, mostly Rome, where he met many foreign scholars, collated manuscripts and laid the foundation for what was to become his life's work: critical editions of the physiognomists and of the works of Libanius.

Back at Breslau, Foerster juggled four different tasks: Teaching elementary Latin und Greek at the gymnasium, holding lectures and seminars at the university, proceeding with his scientific studies and propagating ancient culture in the Schlesische Gesellschaft für vaterländische Kultur ("Silesian Society for Patriotic Culture"). He eventually resigned from his school position when he was offered an extraordinary chair at the university in 1873.

In 1875, Foerster accepted a chair at the University of Rostock where he worked as third Professor of Classical Philology besides Ludwig Bachmann and Franz Volkmar Fritzsche. Despite being constantly challenged by Fritzsche's difficult personality, Foerster soon came to enjoy his work as professor in Rostock. He was glad about his students which came to admire him in return. His scientific studies were prolongated by the small and outdated library. After acting as Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy in 1879/1880 Foerster went on a research travel to England, Spain, and France (funded by the Prussian Academy of Sciences), where he collated manuscripts and started his third opus magnum, the collection of the orations of Choricius of Gaza which were partly unedited at the time.

Soon after his return to Rostock, Foerster was called to a chair at Kiel. In Kiel he had a bigger library at his disposal and more students to teach than in Rostock. Relations to his colleagues Peter Wilhelm Forchhammer and Friedrich Blass were complicated and further strained over the years. In a collegial way he only collaborated with the professores extraordinarii Friedrich Leo and Ivo Bruns. Among the other professors Foerster was revered. In 1885 he was elected Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, in 1886 he was elected Rector of the University. In his ceremonial speech he talked about Die klassische Philologie der Gegenwart ("Classical Philology in the Present"), giving his views of the field and of the ideal scientist.

In December 1889, Foerster was offered a chair at his alma mater in Breslau. He accepted with great pleasure and went to Breslau in April 1890. For a few years, he worked alongside his old teachers Hertz and Rossbach. After the latter's death, Foerster was put in charge of the Archaeological Museum and made Professor of Philology and Archaeology. He continued teaching and research until his death in 1922, aged 79.

Works
Richard Foerster's academic career spanned from the 1860s to the Interwar period. Educated a philologist and humanist, Foerster early turned to archaeology and later to art history; but he never quit pursuing his philological tasks which were his life's work.

Physiognomy
Philological and archaeological interests met in Foerster's early enterprise to collate and edit the ancient writings on physiognomy, the art of relating a person's appearance to his character and personality. From Aristotle (Physiognomonics) on, ancient philosophers and sophists had dealt with this matter in different ways. Part of their writing was only extant in Latin or Arabic translation, which Foerster also collated and re-translated. After nearly 25 years, Foerster eventually finished his edition Scriptores physiognomonici Graeci et Latini. It was published in 1893 in two volumes and dedicated to August Rossbach, Foerster's former teacher and (now) colleague in Breslau, at his 75th birthday.

Libanius
During his time in Italy, Foerster was inspired by Rudolf Hercher to collate the manuscripts of the late antique orator and sophist Libanius of Antiochia. This was a task of major importance for several reasons: Libanius' orations, declamations and progymnasmata had an immense impact on the Byzantine writers because of their admired Attic. But the only available edition (by Johann Jacob Reiske and his wife Ernestine Christine Reiske, 1784–1797) did not meet strict philological standards as it was based only on a selection of manuscripts. Also, the approximately 1500 letters of Libanius (preserved and transmitted after his death) were an important historical source for the 4th century A.D. But the most recent edition (by Johann Christoph Wolf, 1738) was outdated, and the authenticity of a number of letters was uncertain.

Foerster made it his life's work to collate every available manuscript of Libanius' writings, present a proper text in an all-new edition, trace Libanius' sources as well as his reception by later authors, put his letters into historical context, and resolve the authenticity issue by analysing the history of transmission and reception. He succeeded in all these tasks, but not in every way definitively. Whilst his historical commentary on the letters and the textual constitution was often criticised by other scholars, Foerster's main achievement remains the most reliable edition of all the works of Libanius.

After a lot of preliminary work (which had considerable impact in the classics) Foerster published his edition of Libanii opera omnia from 1903 until his death, in 12 volumes. After his death, his pupil Eberhard Richtsteig completed the final volume (published 1927) and created the index (1923).

Choricius of Gaza
While working on Libanius, Foerster was led to the 5th century orator Choricius of Gaza. In Spain he found several manuscripts containing unedited orations by the Gazaean, which Foerster published subsequently in minor magazines and indices. He also prepared a complete edition of the orations in a major publishing house, but during his lifetime never actually published it. It was Eberhard Richtsteig again who, in 1929, brought the edition to publication.

Major writings
 Quaestiones de attractione enuntiationum relativarum qualis quum in aliis tum in graeca lingua potissimumque apud graecos poetas fuerit. Berlin 1868
 Der Raub und die Rückkehr der Persephone in ihrer Bedeutung für die Mythologie, Litteratur- und Kunstgeschichte. Stuttgart 1874
 Francesco Zambeccari und die Briefe des Libanios: Ein Beitrag zur Kritik des Libanios und zur Geschichte der Philologie. Stuttgart 1878
 Farnesina-Studien. Ein Beitrag zur Frage nach dem Verhältnis der Renaissance zur Antike. Rostock 1880
 Scriptores physiognomonici Graeci et Latini. Two volumes, Leipzig 1893. Reprinted Stuttgart 1994
 Johann Jacob Reiske's Briefe. Leipzig 1897
 Libanii Opera. Twelve volumes, Leipzig 1903–1927. Reprinted Hildesheim 1963, 1985, 1998
 Das Erbe der Antike. Festreden, gehalten an der Universität Breslau. Breslau 1911
 Die Universität Breslau einst und jetzt. Vier akademische Reden. Breslau 1919
 Choricii Gazaei opera. Leipzig 1929. Reprinted Stuttgart 1972, Ann Arbor 1998

External links

Catalogus Professorum Rostochiensium (German)

1843 births
1922 deaths
German classical scholars
People from Görlitz
University of Breslau alumni
Academic staff of the University of Breslau
Academic staff of the University of Kiel
Academic staff of the University of Rostock

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2003 Detroit Auto Show
New Year kicks off with hot new production models and concepts unveiled in Motor City
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by photographers: Jeff Bartlett writers: Rich Truesdell writers: Todd Lassa January 05, 2003
A new year rolls in to Motor City bringing a diverse collection of near-future production models and stimulating concept vehicles. News is being made at every corner of Cobo Hall, the annual home to North America's most significant auto show. Ford is unveiling three times more cars and trucks than usual, Lexus attempts to recapture and redefine the entry-lux sport/utility "crossover" market, Nissan continues to gain momentum with an aggressive model roll out, and both Audi and Porsche demonstrate the German interpretation of the American standard, the SUV. And that just skims the surface for day one. Read on and join us for a guided tour of the Detroit auto show.Tune in to our growing video collection offering looks at the Chevrolet SS, Ford Mustang GT, and many other concept vehicles.Click on images to enlarge.
With the TSX, Acura has plugged the hole left by the departed Integra sedan. Serving as the four-door compliment to the RSX coupe, the TSX boasts a 200-horsepower four-cylinder engine with an available six-speed manual or five-speed Sequential SportShift transmission. Handling is maximized through a four-corner double-wishbone independent suspension, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), and 17-inch all-season performance tires. Lux features befitting an Acura include perforated leather seats, moonroof, dual-zone climate control system, 360-watt audio system with six-disc CD changer, High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, and essential power amenities. Look for the TSX to be on sale in April 2003, priced between the RSX and TL.
Preparing to add a larger crossover vehicle to its line, augmenting the well-executed allroad, Audi explores design ideas with its aggressive-yet-elegant Pikes Peak concept. Inspired by the famed 14,110-foot mountain, known for a grueling annual hill climb race, the Audi crossover combines the proven quattro all-wheel-system with a variable-height adaptive air suspension to provide the traction and clearance needed to tackle tough terrain, or hunker down for sure-footed road handling. The twin-turbo V-8 powerplant, plucked from the RS6, produces 500 horsepower and Audi claims a Porsche Cayenne-challenging 4.7-second 0-60 mph time. More than a Teutonic powerhouse, the six-place concept vehicle features DVD, mini disc player, and Internet access for mobile entertainment in the pampering, leather-lined interior.
If automakers are to be believed, luxurious crossover vehicles promise to be the next hot segment to emerge. Enter the all-wheel-drive Centieme concept, an elegant, well-trimmed wagon with interior versatility to rival a sport/utility vehicle. Three rows offer seating for six, with leather-trimmed captains chairs for front and middle passengers. Interior details such as leather-enshrouded dash, olive ash burl wood accents, and DVD entertainment system lend a true premium character. Power for this show machine comes from a twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter V-6 producing a heady 400-horsepower with 400 lb-ft of torque. Beyond the general concept of the vehicle, the Centieme furthers the Buick design language to appear on future production models.
Detroit's showstopper, Cadillac's Sixteen has the super-sleek, nearly over-the-top Cruella DeVille styling that had us reeling. The concept showcases a 13.6-liter, 90-degree V-16, an all-aluminum pushrod engine with 16-8-4 cylinder cutoff. General Motors says it's good for 1000 horses, 1000 lb-ft. and 20 mpg on the highway cycle. The hood opens gullwing-style, like the hood on Caddy's first V-16 in 1930. Rear seats recline. and the speedometer dial moves around the fixed speedo needle. And yet, it's not an outrageous concept with wacky interior or trunk ideas that would never see production -- there are real sideview mirrors instead of the cameras so fashionable on concepts. Think Maybach/Rolls-Royce/Bugatti-beater, and you're talking Standard of the World redux, the kind of car GM might just do if it has the cajones to take on the acknowledged leaders of the elite segment. At 223.3-in. long, with a 140-in. wheelbase and an overall height of less than 54 in., this car has the looks and proportions (along with the power) to put Maybach et. al. back on the boat. We're not saying they're building it... but it could happen.
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The young-gun designer behind the head-turning Chrysler PT Cruiser, Bryan Nesbitt, introduced the Chevrolet SS to hearty applause. Now serving as GM executive director of design, Nesbitt explained how the five-seater embodies the Super Sport heritage in a modern sports sedan, with the 21- and 22-inch wheels pushed out to the corners for a muscular stance. Seeming to draw design influence from Ferrari, the SS is all-American underhood with a 6.0-liter/430-horsepower V-8 touting GM's imminent Displacement On Demand technology scheduled to appear in some 2004 models. The independent suspension features driver-adjustable shock damping. "It all adds up to an aspirational vehicle performance car for Main Street America, and it points toward the next-generation of Chevy SS vehicles," said Nesbitt.
Even as GM prepares to roll out its new midsize pickups, Chevrolet unveiled a four-door pickup concept exploring a potential direction for full-size pickups. The smooth-skinned truck employs an independent rear suspension and Quadrasteer-derived rear-steering system, and it pushes its 22-inch wheels, shod with 35-inch tires, far out to the corners. Like the exterior, the cabin strives for a functional elegance, pushing the boundaries for truck interiors. Under the short, sloped hood is a mighty 6.0-liter/500-horsepower V-8 producing 580 lb-ft of torque. Like many engines in GM's 2003 concept vehicles, the Cheyenne powerplant boasts the Displacement on Demand (DOD) technology that effectively turns off unneeded cylinders for fuel economy.
While the Chrysler Crossfire benefits directly from the parts-sharing opportunities proffered by the Chrysler/Daimler merger, no product has taken more advantage of the corporate portfolio than the Dodge Sprinter van. A direct transplant from Europe, the Sprinter offers Dodge a rather unique vehicle for the U.S. commercial market. The big box will be sold in three wheelbases (118, 140, and 158 inches) with two available roof heights, offering from 247 to 473 square feet of storage space. Motivation comes from an efficient five-cylinder Mercedes-Benz 2.7-liter turbodiesel engine, producing 154 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque. Pricing starts at $26,765 for the cargo van and $28,260 for the passenger van.
Termed a concept, this muscular, midsize sport/utility vehicle gives a clear picture of the second-generation 2004 Durango. Dodge admits the exterior is 85-percent production correct. Brash fender flares, Ram-inspired cross-hair grille, and snarling hood nostrils declare that "sport" is at the heart of this SUV in the form of a 345-horsepower V-8. The suspension features an independent front setup and solid axle with coil springs in the rear, with a Watts link system. Larger than the current Durango, the "concept" is three inches longer and taller, offering increased passenger space and the ability to fit a 48-inch wide sheet of plywood inside. Interior treats include a navigation system, integrated cell-phone with Blue Tooth, and DVD entertainment system.
Looking even more Audi-like than previous iterations of the upcoming station wagon/SUV/crossover from Ford, the Volvo V70-platformed car will have flat-folding second- and third-row seats, the automaker says. "FX" refers to this mildly disguised concept version, which features a top that folds forward from the D-pillar into the C-pillar to create a unique family pickup-truck, most similar to the GMC Envoy XUV in function. This concept trick has been making the rounds lately, and even appeared on Hyundai's OLV concept at Detroit. Ford Motor design chief J Mays describes the FX as "sort of an automotive Swiss Army Knife."
The ultimate recyclable car. You can eat it, uh, purge it and use the fertilizer to grow it again. Inspired by Henry the First's soybean-based car body of the early '40s, this basic, small F-150-styled urban utility vehicle is powered by a hydrogen-fuel 2.3L internal combustion I-4 with the same electric-hybrid system that will find itself into the 2004 Escape. The interior features a "slot" system that lets you remove and replace seats and part of the instrument panel. The interior is made of a recyclable polyester, with soybean-based seat-foam and tailgate, a sunflower seed motor oil, and a corn-based canvas sunroof. Yum.
Seemingly the opposite of the politically correct Model U, the 427 is designed to recall big Galaxie 500s and LTDs of the 1960s, in four-door sedan form. It's a direct competitor for Chevrolet's Super Sport concept, featuring a 7.0-read (aka 427 cu. in. ), 590-horsepower truck-based V-10 and a six-speed manual gearbox. Chrome trim ties the otherwise black exterior with the high-tech-look interior. Still, we can't help think its design would make a better Lincoln (it's about the length of an LS), although the taillamps are straight off of a '79 Ford LTD. Look for this to be the basis of a big rear-drive sedan slotting between the 500 and the Crown Vic, by 2005.
Lexus defined the emerging near-lux SUV segment with the launch of the successful RX 300 almost five years ago. Now, Lexus threatens to shake up the market with the longer, wider, taller, more powerful, and more luxurious RX 330. The numerical designation stems from the engine displacement, now 3.3-liters with a 10-horsepower gain over the 2003 RX 300. This V-6 is matched with a five-speed automatic transmission, enabling improved fuel economy and swifter 0-60 mph times. Numerous measures were taken to deliver a smoother, quieter ride, plus an optional air suspension can adjust ride-height based on speed and provide a "low" mode to ease access. Luxury features abound, with available Mark Levinson audio system, rear back up camera, adaptive headlight system, and adaptive cruise control. The RX 330 will be the first Lexus vehicle built in North America.
The Ford Motor joint-venture (Mercury Villager) is a distantmemory, and Nissan has reworked the Quest minivan with a vengeance. This latest attempt to shed the segment's soccer mom image from the Franco-Japanese automaker has more than a bit of Renault in its styling, but with a distinctive two-step shoulder line. Inside, the gear shift is on an instrument cluster pod at the center of the dash. Supple-looking red leather seats are in a 2+2+3 position, and the second and third rows fold flat. An optional sunroof splits the top into four glassed sections. Nissan says it has the longest wheelbase in its class, and sliding doors that are at least four-inches longer than the competitions'. Power is from a 3.5-liter/230-hp V-6. The Quest goes on sale this summer.
Like the Quest, the Maxima has more than a bit of Saturn styling in its tail, we think (the Quest reminds of Vue, the Maxima of Ion). Whatever you think, Nissan's take is that it marks the end of conservative styling for what's an exciting car. The new one features a double wishbone independent rear suspension (finally) and a 3.5-liter/265-horsepower V-6 powering the front wheels. An odd optional "skyview" roof is longer, longitudinally, than it is wide. There's an optional 2+2 "Elite" package with buckets in back. A six-speed close-ratio manual will be available when Maxima hits showrooms in March, with pricing of about $28,000 to $34,000.
As Pontiac prepares to launch the all-new 2004 Grand Prix, the excitement division looks to the future potential for sport sedans with the G6 concept. Targeting the look and feel of a coupe, the G6 has a very clean design for a vehicle spawned by a brand known for body cladding. The European, and likely Bob Lutz, influence reportedly plays out in the performance, as the engineering team focused on an engaging driving experience. The all-wheel-drive sedan is powered by a supercharged 3.5-liter V-6 producing 285 horsepower and 272 lb-ft of torque. The 4T65-E transmission features a manumatic function, allowing plus/minus shifting. Like the crowd-pleasing Solstice coupe from last year's show, the G6 signals a more sophisticated direction for Pontiac styling and driving character that we hope to see in future product.
In car crazy, import-dominated Southern California, it should come as no surprise that the launch of Toyota's youth oriented Scion brand would be big news. The Scion brand launched to the American public with two models, the smaller of which is the xA model, based on the home market Ist. The xA is powered by a 1.5-liter/108-horsepower engine that is offered with a choice of either a five-speed manual or an optional four-speed-automatic transmission. The hallmark of the Scion brand will be the level of personalization that will be offered within the confines of the dedicated Scion showrooms set up adjacent to existing Toyota facilities as part of the company's effort to appeal to younger buyers whose hearts, minds and dollars have been won by Honda and Acura.
The xB, the second Scion model expected to reach showrooms in June (starting in Southern California), is based on the cubist bbX compact minivan shown last year and already in production for the domestic Japanese market. Like the xA it will be powered by the same 1.5-liter/108-horsepower engine and will offer a choice of the five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic transmissions. While the base price is expected to start at under $16,000 for a well-equipped vehicle, Scion officials expect that most owners will personalize the Scions with appearance options and massive sound systems, something we saw at the 2002 SEMA Show where most Scions were outfitted with powerful aftermarket Pioneer audio and video systems.
After its high profile introduction to the U.S. press on Wall Street and its gala launch in Paris last fall, Maybach used its public introduction to the American public to give a look into its commissioning process that will begin later this spring. Well-heeled customers will get personal attention from Mercedes-Benz dealerships that have elected to offer the brand, in a separate studio (which was duplicated on the floor of the show) where owners commission, rather than simply buy a car, much like it was in the 1930s. Like yachts, the model numbers 57 and 62, refer to the length, in meters, of each model.
After teasing us for years, Mitsubishi is finally bringing an official version of its world-beating Lancer Evolution to the U.S market, giving it a credible rival to Subaru's successful WRX. Although slightly de-tuned from home market version, U.S. enthusiasts have little to complain about, especially given Mitsubishi's aggressive plans to price the Lancer Evolution at $28,987. The first Lancer Evolution will mate full-time all-wheel-drive to a 271-horsepower turbocharged engine along will rally-inspired Brembo brakes. Backing up the launch of the Lancer Evolution will be additional factory tuner models on the Eclipse platform from Ralliart, Mitsubishi's in-house performance arm.
This Porsche 911 Turbo competitor (pricewise) obviously shares much of its styling with the stunning new Vanquish. But its shorter length actually makes the V8 Vantage look more muscular, with beefy fenders and short overhangs, versus the Vanquish. Ford Motor's Premier Automotive Group says it sits on a dedicated platform.
Power-to-weight ratio, along with shock factor serve as the impetus for this concept. What's the lightest possible vessel for the Viper engine? How about a four-wheel motorcycle? This sex-on-wheels features a 500-hp, 505 cu. in. Viper V-10, a two-speed gearbox, and four tires. We don't think it's going to corner so well, but Dodge estimates a 0-60 mph time of 2.5 sec. and a "theoretical" top speed of about 300 mph. Will they build it? Ask your lawyer.
And the message is, Mercury is here to stay. That's been a constant protest as divisions like Plymouth and Oldsmobile disappear. The Messenger is yet another iteration of Mercury's modernist design direction, led by this car's designer, Gerry McGovern. Based loosely on the upcoming '05 Mustang platform, this could be a hint of a new Cougar. But Ford Motor design chief J Mays says it still needs some work. We say it looks much like the Marcos GT sports car of the late-'60s. Mays concedes there's some '63 Corvette in the design, as well. Altogether, not a bad pedigree, even if not Mercury's.
The all-new F-150 draws design influence from the Super Duty and Expedition to create a tough, modern truck that makes a marked advance over the current best-selling pickup. The basic configurations include Regular Cab with rear-swinging cargo access doors; SuperCab with second seating row; and SuperCrew with four full-size doors. The cargo box will be offered in Styleside and Flareside forms with three bed lengths: 8, 6.5, and 5.5 feet. The interior transformation is equally as dramatic as the exterior, raising the standard for truck dash design. Most every element is bigger and better, with a nine-times stiffer frame, deeper cargo box, larger cabins, and more potent powertrains. Two engines will be offered, a 4.6-liter/231-horsepower V-8 and a three-valve 5.4-liter/300-horsepower V-8.
For those who find the Honda Element's contrasting sheetmetal and protective plastic resembles an oversized Fisher Price toy, the monochrome Studio E concept may bring more street appeal to the innovative sport/cute. Given the "panel" treatment, the Element takes on a whole new, sinister persona, complete with ghost flames, aero kit, and 19-inch wheels. Out Scioning the bX at its own game, the concept vehicle is a rolling studio for a club DJ, complete with retracting 42-inch plasma screen, personal computer for mixing, and 800-watt Eclipse sound system. Revealing Element's performance potential, this enhanced project vehicle boasts 190-horsepower (versus 160 hp stock) I-4 engine matched to a six-speed manual transmission. Word from the inside is that Honda is seeking a couple Element variants to offer, and this is just one of the ideas being floated.
Hyundai looks to satisfy the needs of recreation seekers with its Outdoor Lifestyle Vehicle (OLV), a versatile sport/utility that exists for weekends. Rather than construct an extension of the Sante Fe, Hyundai started with a blank slate to explore how to satisfy the demands of active drivers. A trick "convertible trunk" takes a fresh look at cargo flexibility by allowing the rear glass to hinge up, the decklid to be removed, and a tailgate to be lowered, forming a short bed. Another clever element is the versatile top, with three removable roof panels. The unibody sport/ute is powered by a supercharged, intercooled four-cylinder engine, and it rides on a fully independent suspension.
Mitsubishi expands its sport/ute offerings with a midsized crossover vehicle to slot above the car-based Outlander and rugged Montero Sport. Vying against the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander, the 190.2-inch Endeavor offers seating for five with 40.7 cubic feet of rear cargo space. The interior has a high-tech feel befitting a company that manufactures home entertainment electronics, complete with a 4.9-inch LCD information display. The Endeavor rides on a four-wheel independent suspension, and it will be offered in two- and all-wheel drive. Motivation comes from a 3.8-liter/215-horsepower V-6 with 250 lb-ft of torque. Three trim levels will be offered when the Endeavor goes on sale in February 2003.
What could be more fun than a turbocharged, all-wheel-drive Lancer Evolution? Mitsu thinks a small topless four seater sharing the rally legend's drivetrain yet weighing hundreds of pounds less would be a good start. Bonus points to Mitsu for using the Japanese drivetrain, complete with active yaw control and active center differential. Inspired by the CZ-3 Tarmac concept shown at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show, the Spyder carries now-familiar design themes to the latest dream machine. Rather than a convertible top, the Spyder utilizes a removable hardtop. Appealing to the video-game generation weened on Gran Turismo, the Spyder features a side-mirror mounted camera that can capture a driver's eye view of the road for replay on an in-car monitor. Other electronic goodies include DVD entertainment system supported by a mega-watt stereo with subwoofer.
With the Camaro vs. Mustang era fast becoming a faded memory, the WRX begins a rivalry for a new generation of car enthusiasts with the Lancer Evolution. Subaru brings its rally car to the battle packing a 2.5-liter/300-horsepower DOHC turbocharged, intercooled boxer four. Its all-wheel-drive system features Driver Control Center Differential (DCCD) with a manual mode to allow the driver to adjust the power distribution front to rear. In addition, front and rear differentials further aid traction. Brembo disc brakes are at each corner, with the front boasting four-piston calipers. Well-featured for a car of its high-performance pedigree, this WRX does have several concessions to weight savings, such as aluminum hood, special rear glass, and no standard sound system. Welcome to the new muscle car era.
Suzuki continues to explore four-wheeled potential for spreading its motorcycle DNA. The high-revving Hayabusa superbike engine has been fitted in the Formula Hayabusa spec racer and the Hot Wheels-like GSX-R/4, but this two-door hatch is the closest flirtation with a production-capable concept. Bred from Suzuki's front-drive rally car program, the S packages a 1.6-liter engine, six-speed sequential transmission, and all-wheel drive in a sporty car the looks like the Mini Cooper's born nemesis. The styling has enough connection with the Aerio to appear ready for introduction into the automaker's limited product line, where it could infuse excitement into the car brand. Show car gee-whiz features include an intelligent keylock system that tailors settings to each driver, including suspension tuning. Insiders tell us that Suzuki is looking hard at how to best rub off their motorcycle sportiness on to their four-wheeled products, and this is an enticing step in that direction.
Volkswagen elevates the Golf's sport compact status with the sizzling R32, offering more performance and prestige than any GTI. At the core of this special model is a 3.2-liter/241-horse V-6, routing its power through a six-speed manual, and ultimately putting it to the ground through an 4Motion all-wheel drive system. The German automaker claims a 0-60 mph time for this tautly sprung model of under 6.6 seconds with a 153 mph top speed. Beyond gusto, the two-door R32 touts an extensive array of standard equipment, including automatic climate control system, premium sound system, rain sensor, heated seats, and Xenon headlamps. Ample leather and aluminum trim complete the upscale interior treatment.
Built on GM's new Epsilon platform (shared with Saab 9-3), the all-new Chevy Malibu makes significant advances over the current model, with bold styling, increased creature comforts, and more refinement. The mission remains unchanged: offer an affordable, midsize alternative to import sedans. To appeal to consumers of all sizes, the Malibu drivers seat configuration can be personalized through myriad adjustments, including seat height, steering wheel tilt/telescope, and pedal placement. Built in three trim levels, the five-place sedan will be offered with both cloth and leather interiors. Powertrains include 2.2-liter/140-horsepower I-4 and 3.4-liter/200-horsepower V-6. Produced in Kansas, this American sedan will go on sale third quarter 2003.
Bigger, tougher, more refined, and more powerful, the Colorado will push the compact S-10 pickup into retirement when it goes on sale late next fall. The Colorado will be offered in nine model configurations, with three cab styles (standard, extended, and crew) and three suspension packages. The powertrain belongs to the Atlas engine family, first introduced with the inline six found in the TrailBlazer. The Colorado will offer an engine choice of 2.8-liter/175-horsepower inline four and 3.5-liter/220-horsepower inline five. The rugged-looking pickup will be offered in two- and four-wheel drive, with a shift-on-the-fly system. Upscale offerings will include roof rail side airbags, heated seats, OnStar, XM Satellite Radio, and standard anti-lock brakes.
Stripped of unnecessary cladding, styled with an aggressive coke-bottle shape evoking memories of its classic 1960s grandfather, and endowed with a contemporary cockpit, Pontiac introduced the 9th generation Grand Prix. While base Grand Prix models will compete against the likes of Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, of more interest to enthusiasts will be the Comp G (Competition Group) package, optional on the GTP model, that boasts an advanced suspension system promising cornering capabilities (.83 g) on a par with well-known German sports sedans. This works in tandem with the 260-horsepower Eaton Supercharged 3.8-liter V-6 featuring an advanced Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) that employs a speed-based response mechanism.
Emerging from a storm of pyrotechnics at the F-150 unveil event, Ford surprised us with the introduction of the SVT Lightning concept. Clearly not willing to leave the Dodge Ram performance truck threat unanswered, SVT rolled out a bold, hard-edged sport truck that exudes street dominance from every notched vent. Beneath the nostriled hood lurks a supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 producing 500 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque. The engine augments the intercooler with a special SuperCooler system that uses the air conditioning system to chill a small coolant tank, allowing the intercooler to dissipate 20 percent more heat. The SuperCooler is triggered automatically during wide open throttle, in the spirit of a nitrous system. Shared with the Mustang Cobra, a Tremec T-56 six-speed manual transmission tackles the shifting chores. The independent rear suspension is adapted from the Ford Expedition and tuned for optimum handling.
Flanked by tree-hugging alternative propulsion vehicles on the Toyota stage, the FJ Cruiser concept stood as the modern reinterpretation of the original FJ 40 and early Land Cruisers that inspired pioneering off-roaders to explore. The concept vehicle was developed Stateside to tap into both the youth market and light-truck segment. Penned by a 25-year-old designer, the FJ Cruiser features a two-piece retracting rear glass panel and convenient rear-access doors. Other interesting details include spotlights mounted on the side mirrors, and integrated (yet removable) dash-mounted GPS unit. The affordable sport/ute rides on a modified Tacoma pickup platform fitted with a supercharged 3.4-liter/250-horsepower V-6. The TRD-enhanced engine is matched with a four-speed automatic transmission and essential four-wheel-drive, complete with low range. Insiders suggest that the FJ will see production for the 2006 model year if reaction is strong on the auto show circuit.
Toyota announced that it will offer an electric/gasoline hybrid version of the Lexus RX 330 in two years, expanding the reach of its advanced powertrain technology. Looking further down the road, Toyota presented a slippery hydrogen fuel-cell hybrid-electric concept car. Though technically feasible, the Fine-S is geek tech wrapped in raw sex appeal. With proportions unlikely to be found with a traditional combustion engined car, the Fine-S illustrates the packaging benefits of a fuel-cell system. This sci-fi dream machine was revealed just one month after Toyota leased Highlander fuel-cell vehicles to the Japanese government and two California universities.
Chevy offered an early look at the 2005 Equinox, an overgrown sport/cute based on the Theta platform shared by the Saturn Vue. Significantly larger and roomier than the current Tracker, the Slotting beneath the TrailBlazer, the Equinox will be competitive with newcomers like the Kia Sorento and Mitsubishi Outlander, and mainstays like the Ford Escape. To be offered in front and all-wheel drive configurations, the Equinox is powered by a 3.4-liter/185-horsepower V-6 with a five-speed automatic transmission. The soft-roader uses a McPherson strut front suspension with a four-link independent rear tuned for handling and comfort. The 187.3-inch Equinox will feature a litany of Chevy goodies, including traction control, roof rail curtain air bags, MP3 player, XM satellite radio, OnStar, and myriad power amenities. When the Equinox goes on sale in early 2004, it looks prepared to thrive in this developing market segment with an attractive combination of styling, versatility, power, and content.
Big news in Detroit was Nissan's first foray into the high-stakes full-size pickup market, the Titan. The King Cab version unveiled features rear access doors that swing open nearly 180 degrees; A proper four-door Crew Cab model will also be offered. A new 5.6-liter "Endurance" V-8 produces more than 300 horsepower and greater than 375 lb-ft of torque, routed through a five-speed automatic transmission. This combination boasts a 9400-pound tow capacity. The American-made Titan will be available as a 4x4, featuring shift-on-the-fly electronic controls. A special off-road package will bundled low-ratio Dana 44 axle, locking rear differential, off-road Rancho shocks, large all-terrain tires, fog lights, and skid plates. Clever touches will help distinguish the Nissan truck, such as a car-like interior and exterior bed-mounted storage compartment. Perhaps the biggest news is that the Titan looks to be a serious new threat to the Big 3's entrenched pickups.
The Enzo sat center stage in the Ferrari booth, looking down its long, F1-inspired nose at the ultra-luxury brands that surrounded it. Seeing this supercar in person gave us greater appreciation for its angular styling, which is tempered by artful curves best appreciated in person. Priced at just under $700,000, all 399 of the Enzos expected to be produced have already been spoken for. The 6.0-liter V-12 produces 660-horsepower -- enough to propel the 3000-pound Enzo at speeds well in excess of 200 miles per hour. Ferrari also claims the Enzo can race 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds! Exotic materials, dynamic lines, and pure-blood pedigree make this F1-inspired machine the fuel for 21st-century automotive dreams.
The Kia Slice carves its own interpretation of crossover with its genre-defying design. A modest-sized vehicle with SUV pretensions and car-like dynamics, the Slice brings a high cute factor to the crossover party. The Slice seats six passengers in three rows, using seats that can be folded to accommodate demanding cargo challenges. Solenoid-actuated "suicide" doors ease side loading and present a large entry-way into the vehicle. Inside, the orange and silver dash is equally futuristic and even more attractive than the exterior, with a popup LCD display and cool green instrument glow. The Slice is powered by a 2.7-liter V-6 engine, and it rides on an independent suspension. While no production plans have been announced, Kia will be displaying the Slice at numerous auto shows to gauge public reaction.
For any muscle enthusiast who can recall the gorgeous 1967-1968 Mustangs, the fastback coupe and convertible concepts conjure all the right emotions. Ford insiders confide that these concepts from the Ford Living Legends studio are 90 percent accurate to the production models, specifically the Cobra variant. These show stoppers pack a supercharged 4.6-liter DOHC V-8 producing 400 horsepower, with the coupe featuring a six-speed manual trans and the convertible packing a five-speed automatic. Both V-6 and lower-powered V-8 will also be offered, though output figures were not disclosed. It is expected the SVT model will feature an independent rear suspension, while the mainstream models feature a live axle -- just like the current line up. Sales are expected to begin in April 2004 to coincide with the influential Mustang's original debut.
Lincoln designers and stylists have their own interpretation on the crossover category cooking with the elegant Navicross. Combining elements like the center-open doors of the classic 1961-1963 Continentals with SUV versatility and sedan profile, the all-wheel-drive Navicross may have been one of the most overlooked concepts of this year's NAIAS. With SUV-like approach and departure angles along with generous ground clearance, all combined within a compact 186.6-inch overall length, Lincoln may have a fresh approach (and a direct competitor for Audi) on their hands.
Sir Henry Royce once said, "Strive for perfection in everything you do. Take the best that exists and make it better. When it doesn't exist, design it." And this guided the creation of the new Rolls-Royce Phantom, manufactured at the company's headquarters near Goodwood, West Sussex, on the south coast of England. 'Project Rolls-Royce' began on July 28, 1998, when BMW Group became custodians of the marque. The new Rolls-Royce Phantom is the result of an intense four-year design and engineering program that has not only produced a new motorcar, but it also established the manufacturing plant to build it and a new company market and sell it. The Phantom is powered by a new 6.75-liter V-12 offering 453-horsepower and able to propel the Phantom from 0-60 mph in well under six seconds.
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Michael Keaton wants to exploit a flying elephant in the latest trailer for Disney's upcoming live-action remake of "Dumbo."
Hundreds of Pittsburghers gathered Friday in Pittsburgh's Point State Park to mourn the 11 people who died in last month's shooting at a synagogue.
"School of Rock" star Alex Brightman is to play the titular mischief-maker in the world premiere of the stage musical "Beetlejuice."
Michael John Douglas (born September 5, 1951), better known by the stage name Michael Keaton, is an American actor known for his early comedic roles, most notably his breakout performance as the title character of Tim Burton's Beetlejuice (1988). Keaton is also famous for his dramatic portrayal of Bruce Wayne/Batman in Tim Burton's Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992). He has since appeared in various other films, including Pixar's Cars (2006) and Toy Story 3 (2010).
Keaton, the youngest of seven children, was born in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, and lived in Robinson Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. His father, George A. Douglas, worked as a civil engineer and surveyor, and his mother, Leona Elizabeth (née Loftus), a homemaker, came from a Scots-Irish community in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. Keaton was raised in a large Catholic family and attended Montour High School in Pennsylvania. He studied speech for two years at Kent State before dropping out and moving to Pittsburgh.
An unsuccessful attempt at stand-up comedy led Keaton to working as a TV cameraman at public television station WQED (TV) in Pittsburgh. Keaton first appeared on TV in the Pittsburgh-based public television programs, including "Where the Heart Is" and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1975), as one of the "Flying Zucchini Brothers." He also served as a full-time production assistant on the show. (In 2004, following Fred Rogers' death, Keaton hosted the PBS memorial tribute program, Fred Rogers: Everybody's Favorite Neighbor.) Keaton also worked as an actor in Pittsburgh theatre; he played the role of Rick in the Pittsburgh premiere of David Rabe's Sticks and Bones with the Pittsburgh Poor Players.
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Kosovo to file a lawsuit against Serbia for genocide and war damage
Written by Independent Balkan News Agency on February 24, 2015 in Europe - Comments Off on Kosovo to file a lawsuit against Serbia for genocide and war damage
Kosovo will file a lawsuit against Serbia for genocide and the damages caused during the war in 1998 and 1999, where 10 000 Albanians of Kosovo were killed and 1700 others went missing.
Kosovo's Foreign Minister Hashim Thaci says that Kosovo is looking into the possibility of sending this lawsuit to the International Court of Justice. He believes that Kosovo will win this case, because Slobodan Milosevic's regime killed, displaced and carried out genocide against Kosovo people.
"There's no doubt that Serbia has carried out genocide in Kosovo. We have proof and witnesses. The whole world knows about this. But until Kosovo is part of the UNO, we're trying to find the legal basis to sue Serbia on the count of genocide and we will and prove it to the court," Thaci said.
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Q: Python - How to place input function within a string? How would I be able to 'move' the input function to be within a string? Basically I currently have this:
Age = 11
sentence1 = input("Tomorrow I will be ___ years old!")
while sentence1 != Age:
    print("Nope, that's not it! Guess again!")
sentence1 = input("Tomorrow I will be ___ years old!")

When I run this program the input or 'cursor' always appears at the end of the sentence but I would like for it to start after the "be" in the sentence.

A: Try using this in which moves the cursor 15 places back.
Code:
Age = 11
sentence1 = input("Tomorrow I will be ___ years old! \x1B[15D")
while sentence1 != Age:
    print("Nope, that's not it! Guess again!")
sentence1 = input("Tomorrow I will be ___ years old! \x1B[15D")

You can adjust the number according to the number of places you want to place the cursor.


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stephenbrooks.org › Forum › Other › Programs › Netmap..
2002-05-24 11:57:59 ..is a nice program. Does anyone want to have my data files? I come from Germany, in the file are ca. 300 nodes.
2002-05-24 13:50:25 Would you care to explain what it is as you have not given a link for us to find out ourselves.
2002-05-26 14:27:26 I have just been running netmap but notice the tracert program is very CPU intensive - i.e it is taking over 80% CPU time.
- Is the tracert prog one you have written Stephen and if so can you reduce it's CPU hogging maybe by making it a background process - not sure if you can do this with a DOS app.
Just something to consider for any future version.
2002-05-26 14:36:47 The tracert I'm using is the one that comes with Windows. Although you say it takes up 80% CPU, I've found that I can run like 12 instances of this program at once. Maybe it's just got a high priority and will take over from anything else? I'll check the netmap source code for "nasty" loops that might be hogging CPU.
2002-05-26 17:14:56 I tried setting all the related apps to idle priority but it made no difference.
Also when I was running several copies of netmap, the web.dat file got cleared out somehow and I lost 700 nodes. It you want to allow multiple copies of the prog to run you need some form of file locking to stop data being lost.
2002-05-26 17:54:49 I can't remember if I put this up on the website, but running multiple instances does corrupt the file. I tried having a file that said whether the first file was being written to or not, but then that got corrupted , so I gave up and recommended not running more than one instance at a time.
In retrospect I could get each instance of the program to RENAME the file to something else as it is writing to it and then rename it back. And then if the file "isn't there", wait for it to appear.
Re: the priorities thing - I think this is Windows and I can't do much about it unless I write the pinger myself.
2002-06-07 13:51:36 I've got a netmap program that runs without tracert running now, but right now the _viewer_ for it is the problem - it's tricky getting the program to spread out that number of nodes correctly.
2003-12-11 08:50:46 Hey all, I'm on the college computers atm, I tryed to use the netmap to do the network here but I got nothing so I tryed with all *'s but I still got nothing, the mashines here are XP soooooo I guss there might b a bug? Can anyone recomend a nice prog the does a good map that I could use on these mashines?
2005-01-30 18:17:55 I'm running the netmap.exe, and it just sits there. Tracert works from command prompt, but it doesn't seem to be working with it. How long does it take to get a result?
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Funding to improve lives of Australians with allergies
The Turnbull Government will invest more than half a million dollars in projects to improve the lives of Australians who live with allergies. The funding will be used to back a range of projects identified as part a National Allergy Strategy, which was developed by the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy and…
Medicare bulk billing rate hits historic 86.1 per cent
A record amount of Australians are visiting their doctor without having to pay a cent with the latest Medicare data confirming almost nine out of every ten services were fully bulk-billed. The data for the 2017-18 financial year shows an increase of more than 5.7 million free services compared to last year, boosting the…
$30 million Safer Communities Fund applications now open
Federal Member for Flinders, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, has called on local councils and community organisations in Flinders to apply for a share of up to $1 million in funding through the Australian Government's Safer Communities Fund. The Safer Communities Fund is an Australian Government commitment to keep Australians safe and secure by…
Investment in Queensland start-up to deliver new treatment options
The Turnbull Government will support a world-leading laboratory in Northern Australia to develop a new treatment for people who have inflammatory bowel disease. Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic life-long autoimmune disease that affects about 85,000 Australians. ParaGen Bio (PGB) Laboratories, based at James Cook University in Cairns, is a new immunology business…
$200 million for medical research to overcome health challenges
The Turnbull Government will invest $200 million in new medical research projects to improve the health of Australian patients through new treatments and support, tackling areas of obesity, mental health and cardiovascular disease. A total of 320 projects will receive funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Medical Research…
Breast cancer survivors to play key role in delivering more support
The Turnbull Government will fund an innovative two year support and training program aimed at delivering better support and outcomes for breast cancer survivors by linking them directly with researchers, clinicians and policy makers. The Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) will receive $430,000 to roll out the Seat at the Table program to women…
Volunteer Grants open for organisations in Flinders
Federal Member for Flinders, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP has called on community organisations from around the electorate to apply for a share of up to $20 million in funding to support the efforts of their volunteers. Minister Hunt said applications for the Volunteer Grants round were now open. "Volunteers make vital contributions…
My Health Record opt-out period extended
The Turnbull Government has today extended the opt-out period for My Health Record by an extra month to 15 November 2018, as was announced last week. This was a key request from the Australian Medical Association and the Royal College of General Practitioners and gives Australians more time to consider their options as we strengthen…
Delivering headspace services for Bass Coast and South Gippsland
Better support services for young Australians are on the way to the Bass Coast and South Gippsland thanks to the establishment of headspace services in Wonthaggi. Gippsland PHN has announced Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) as the lead agency to establish and deliver headspace services for Bass Coast and South Gippsland, based out of a…
Quicker diagnosis and help for stroke victims
The Turnbull Government is providing $1.5 million to ensure doctors have the latest research and information on treating stroke at their fingertips, giving patients the best chance for survival. Most clinical guidelines are currently in paper form but this funding will allow Stroke Foundation and Cochrane Australia to provide health professionals with the latest…


great pics tina:) beautiful family to photograph! you got a bunch of really good ones, my favorite ones keep changing! however the 2 black and white ones are solid!
I LOVE the black and white of them- great pic!


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Q: Errors in writing a toast in android studio (java) I am a very beginner at AndroidStudio. I opened a new empty project in java language and I just want to show a toast but every time it is showing many errors.
LIKE:

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*Cannot resolve method 'makeText(com.example.newapp.MainActivity, java.lang.String, int)'

*Cannot resolve method 'getActivity' in 'MainActivity'

*Cannot resolve method 'getApplicationContext' in 'MainActivity' ETC.
I looked on the internet and tried every method to make a toast in android studio but every time I get errors. I've tried 5 methods but I don't understand why I am getting errors.

Here is the code:
package com.example.newapp;

import androidx.appcompat.app.AppCompatActivity;

import android.os.Bundle;
import android.view.View;
import android.widget.Toast;**

public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity {

    public void startApp(View view)
    {
        Toast toast1 = Toast.makeText(this, "message", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT);
        Toast toast2 = Toast.makeText(MainActivity.this, "message", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT);
        Toast.makeText(getActivity(), "message",
                Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
        Toast toast3 = Toast.makeText(getApplicationContext(),"message",Toast. LENGTH_SHORT);
        Toast toast4 = Toast.makeText(getActivity().getApplicationContext(),"message",Toast. LENGTH_SHORT);
    }

    @Override
    protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
        setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);
    }
}

A: Replace getActivity() with this in your code.

A: first of all your code looks ok, but some notes :

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*first, you create a method but you don't call it anywhere in the
Activity lifecycle method.

*Next, when you are in an Activity class that is one of the child of  Context class , you don't need to use getActivity(), or any other methods , you can simply pass this or YourActivityClassName.this.

*The last thing is that why you have view parameter in method signature when you don't need it?

*Delete unused method parameters from method, then replace getActivity() with this or MainActivity.this, at the last call your method in onCreate method by writing your methodName with double parentheses.
Edit:

*Don't forget to call the show() method on your Toast yo show it ;)


The grids for the 3 heats are done on a randomised basis & novice drivers will have the option of starting from the rear of the field.
The grid for the Final will be calculated based upon your performances in the 3 heats.
Trophies will be awarded to the Top 3 in each class at every round with the 2018 championship being decided on a best of 6 from 7 rounds format.
Booking in is done online via the Alpha Timing system that some other circuits also use. Online entry closes are MIDDAY ON THE SATURDAY. Drivers are not able to just turn up & race on the Sunday.
Full weekend camping is available for free in the non-reserved bays from Friday.


After four years I am back in Lisbon, Portugal to exhibit, of course with Arte Periférica Gallery (link) at the Cultural Center of Belém.
The exhibition is called "Andante": "I observe people walking with moderately slow pace, sometimes allegro, adagio other. When they take a break I get close to them, to get to know them better, to guess what they think or what they care about, and to portrait them without their knowledge, without intruding, not to interrupt the flow of their thoughts".
The opening will be on Saturday 5th afternoon and I hope to be there to personally greet anyone who wants to come. Within the next few days I will confirm the opening time and dates of the exhibition.