![]() The NASCAR linkage alone would endear many to Z34, even though the Taurus SHO was a better engineered and arguably a better looking car.But the Lumina was no single-car replacement at GM there was a larger plan at work. Today the Z34 has managed to maintain a small, but devoted following amongst fans of all things Chevy. The 98-2011 Holden Commodore is considered the third generation of the car we once knew as the Lumina Z34, although it was replaced by revamped Lumina LTZ in 1995. In some markets in the Middle East, the Lumina name continues as the Lumina SS. GM’s Australian division Holden produces a car called the Commodore SS who’s development parallels the Z34 in many respects. The Z34 on the other hand was heavily associated with American NASCAR and its design was completely devoid of any major European influence. The Taurus was seen as having more European influence in its design and development at a time when “European Influenced” was the buzzword in all sport sedan marketing. The situation was not helped by Chevrolet releasing the Z34 a full two model years after the standard Lumina was introduced in 1989. In a March 1991 Car and Driver comparison pitting the Z34 against a Dodge Spirit RT and Taurus SHO, the Z34 finished in the middle with the SHO on top. The Taurus SHO had been out for more than two years before the Z34, so Chevy’s product was seen as trying to play catch up. Despite the good performance, critics still lambasted Chevrolet for being late to the domestic performance sedan game. Such a compliant and responsive suspension was seldom seen in many GM cars of the period.Īs for acceleration, the Z34 could manage a 0 to 60 time of 7.2 seconds and reach an electronically governed top speed of 134mph. Many reviewers were impressed with the FE3 Sports Suspension which performed consistently well on varying road surfaces while returning a good ride with just enough firmness to communicate road feel. Not only did the Z34 stop quickly, it was made with the curves in mind. It was the first Chevrolet sedan equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. The Z34 went a step further with beefier front and rear stabilizer bars and a special rear suspension derived partly from the Corvette. The regular Lumina’s suspension was not much different from many GM cars from the last 15 or so years with its MacPherson struts and leaf springs. Chassis advancements aside, the Lumina was very much old school in nearly every other department. In an odd way, GM’s G body cars helped pave the way for more powerful front wheel drive cars that we today take for granted. ![]() That much power through the front wheels was pushing the envelope in the early 90’s. The Z34 was identified by sporty wheels, ground effects and more importantly a larger sport tuned 210hp 3.2L V6. Chevy needed a sporty version of the Lumina to capitalize on its racing success and the Z34 moniker would fit the bill fitting nicely between the Cavalier’s Z24 and the Camaro’s Z28. The 1990 Tom Cruise film Days of Thunder made the Lumina a household name (in the American Southeast at least). Nevertheless, Chevrolet had high expectations for the Lumina Z34 as a performance oriented personal luxury coupe (and rightfully so).Ĭhevy had already begun using the Lumina in NASCAR at least a year before it was in showrooms, a point of contention with race fans. The style of the dash dated back to the flat kitchen counter look of older cars (perhaps legitimized by Honda’s 3rd gen Prelude). The drive train may have been progressive, but much of the car was Chevy business as usual. The front wheels pulling so large a car was rare in the marketplace and was almost exclusively a GM thing. The Lumina’s (and it’s platformates) only major concession to modernism was in the form of front wheel drive. GM once saved DOHC technology for smaller sporty cars that used 4 cylinder engines like the Cutlas Calais, Beretta GTZ and Grand Am. It was a large coupe or sedan (actually rated mid-sized), with new (for GM) dual overhead cam V6 power while much of the import market had moved to multivalve engines years ago. Chevrolets’ Lumina Z34 was somewhere in the middle. ![]() The concept of a large sporting car was not a unique one for GM, but by the 90’s it was a concept that was moving to both large and small cars. It would be part of a platform that was a family of front wheel drive cars that would also replace the Celebrity sedan and introduce a new wedge-shaped minivan. The Monte Carlo’s replacement would be a large front wheel drive coupe that used more current technology. The out-going Monte Carlo represented the last of the old school rear wheel drive personal luxury/sport cars for Chevrolet and was long overdue for replacement (despite its popularity). It continued building cars that in some cases sold well, but were not in sync with emerging market trends or technologies.
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![]() Joint ventures with the Wake County Public School System Located on the campus of North Carolina State University, the BioNetwork Capstone Center provides hands-on training in a simulated biomanufacturing facility. ![]() Programs include vocational classes taught in English and Spanish. The Eastern Wake Education Center in Zebulon provides non-credit training for residents in the eastern part of Wake County. The Scott Northern Wake Campus was renamed to honor retiring president, and current President Emeritus, Dr. In August 2018, the Wake Tech Board of Trustees voted to change the name of the campus to the Scott Northern Wake Campus. The Northern Wake Campus offers the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees for college transfer as well as evening and weekend continuing education classes. It was the first in the nation to have all buildings LEED-certified by the U.S. The Northern Wake Campus opened in 2007 in northeast Raleigh off US 401. The campus is located in Millpond Village on Kildaire Farm Road in southern Cary.īuildings NB and NC (formerly A) respectively, on the Northern Wake Campus Western Wake offers the Associate in Arts Degree Program for college transfer, along with non-credit classes. The Western Wake Campus is home to the Business and Industry Services Division. PSEC also provides short-term training programs as needed. The campus trains thousands of public safety professionals each year. Located in south Raleigh, the Public Safety Education Campus is the only North Carolina community college recognized as a CALEA Accredited Training Academy. Located north of downtown Raleigh, the Beltline Education Center houses the Workforce Continuing Education Division and College & Career Readiness programs. The Perry Health Sciences Campus is located in east Raleigh adjacent to the WakeMed main site. The college has partnerships with the region's medical facilities, providing students with hands-on training and co-op work. Wake Tech's health sciences programs prepare students for careers in multiple health professions. The Southern Wake Campus also has a library, an individualized learning center, a bookstore, a gymnasium, and dining options. Other buildings include historic Holding Hall (the college's first building) and Montague Hall, which houses administrative offices. Its buildings feature classrooms and labs for technical training in various fields. The first campus to be built, Southern Wake Campus (formerly referred to as Main Campus ) is located near McCullers Crossroads on US 401 between Raleigh and Fuquay-Varina. 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Public Transit to Wake Technical Community College - Western Wake Campus in Cary Mass of crucible and iridium oxide: 39.73 g The answer is 2 times the above empirical formula, so the molecular formula is C 2H 4O 2Įxample #3: A compound made of two elements, iridium (Ir) and oxygen (O), was produced in a lab by heating iridium while exposed to air. ![]() The molecular weight of this molecule is 30 g/mole, so you divide 60/30 to find how many times you must multiple your empirical formula. Solution: 12.0 g carbon is about 1 mole of carbon 2.0 g of H is about 2 moles and 16.0 g O is about one mole. What is the molecular formula of the compound? (no calculator allowed!) This is a 1:1 molar ratio between Cu and O.Įxample #2: On analysis, a compound with molar mass 60 g/mol was found to contain 12.0 g of carbon, 2.0 g of hydrogen and 16.0 g of oxygen. 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![]() Do you remember? Solitaire is all about patience. The most crucial thing is to take your time and never rush. Some moves could become irreversible, making you unable to continue the game, so think about possible consequences or outcomes for each move you make. One of the best ways to improve your solitaire-playing skills is by educating yourself about gameplay strategies.īe mindful about each action you take. You win after all the card are placed in the foundation.ģ Tips and Reminders for Winning at Solitaire.The player may use the cards on the stock pile to help them build sequences.If there is an empty space on the tableau, only a king can fill it.If more than one card is face up on a pile, you can move them together. For example, you can play a red four on a black five. You can place any movable card on another one that is higher in rank and with the opposite color.The four aces in the deck will serve as the foundations that you place in a row above your initial 28 cards as soon as they become available.The rest of the cards will rest on a stock pile in your upper left hand. The top card on each pile stays facing up, while the others are face-down cards. The first pile would have one card the second one would have two the third pile would have three, and so on. Deal 28 cards in seven piles across your table.The goal is to build the four suits into a foundation of aces. ![]() You will need a standard deck to play a classic klondike game. Moreover, it's the version you can find on nearly every Microsoft computer since 1990, further cementing its place in modern culture. How to Play SolitaireĬlassic Solitaire, also known as klondike solitaire, is arguably the most popular form of solitaire today. Queen Victoria's German husband, Prince Albert, was notably fond of patience games. Some game variations have also been called patience, especially in England, Germany, and Portugal. This is also supported by the use of the alternative term "cabale", which originated from the Medieval Latin "caballa", meaning secret knowledge. ![]() The card game Solitaire likely originated from cartomancy or tarot as an early form of fortune telling due to how cards are laid out in both practices. However, this was a different game as it used pegs instead of cards. One of the first documented references to the word "solitaire" was in a 17th-century engraving featuring Anne-Joulie de Rohan-Chabot, Princess Soubise, playing solitaire. The origins of the game are a little hazy. The game involves arranging a shuffled deck of cards into a specified order or tableau, no matter the variation. Solitaire is the collective term for hundreds of card games and activities requiring only one person. ![]() This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns. Usually commercial software or games are produced for sale or to serve a commercial purpose.Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead, the #1 co-op game of 2008. Even though, most trial software products are only time-limited some also have feature limitations. After that trial period (usually 15 to 90 days) the user can decide whether to buy the software or not. Trial software allows the user to evaluate the software for a limited amount of time. Demos are usually not time-limited (like Trial software) but the functionality is limited. In some cases, all the functionality is disabled until the license is purchased. 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Freeware products can be used free of charge for both personal and professional (commercial use). SOUND CARD: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound cardįreeware programs can be downloaded used free of charge and without any time limitations. Left 4 Dead 2 is a unique multiplayer action title that can today easily be played on almost any gaming PC. Many types of infected zombies return from the original title (Boomer, Hunter, Smoker, Tank, and a Witch), with three new ones being introduced in this game – Charger, Spitter, and Jockey.Īll downloadable content for L4D2 is available to players for free, which includes not only official expansions made by Valve but also a community-created expansion called “The Last Stand” which features over twenty new maps and other addons. Upon finishing the campaign, gamers can also unlock the “Realism” mode in which many helpful HUD elements are eliminated, forcing players to more actively communicate via voice chat. The game has five regular game modes - Campaign, Singleplayer mode, Versus (where human players can take control of infected zombies and try to stop a regular group of the player-led survivors in a unique asymmetric online environment), Survival (a timed challenge), and Scavenge (multiplayer 4 vs 4 battles). The game promotes frenetic action in dark and dangerous environments, a large arsenal of weapons, tactical gameplay, a large number of aggressive zombies, and adaptive AI opponent (called AI Director 2.0) which dynamically reacts to the user behaviors, and procedurally spawns enemies, weapons and items based on players' performance. The game features five campaigns, each presenting between three to five smaller levels in which players must reach the safe zone before they are overwhelmed by zombie forces. If the game session is started without the full number of players, the in-game characters will then be controlled by a smart AI that will follow players and provide them with active support. The core gameplay element of Left 4 Dead 2 is cooperative gameplay with support to up to 4 active players. The wide array of technical and gameplay advancements has made this game into a celebrated cult classic that was since its release played by more than 10 million gamers from all around the world. ![]() Built on top of the award-winning frenetic gameplay of its predecessor, this cooperatively-focused first-person shooter manages to put players into an even more realistic and terrifying environment of the post-apocalyptic zombie outbreak, where a small group of survivors needs to fight against never-ending hordes of zombies and reach safety and the end of several large levels. Left 4 Dead 2 (also known as the L4D2 game) is a multiplayer survival action game with a large focus on FPS action developed and published by Valve in late 2009. Other important options worth mentioning enable you to modify data on the source drives for repairing logical data structure defects, and create copies of any supported storages on a hard disk. What’s more, the program features file data analysis, is able to diagnose the causes of data damage by analysing file and folder data allocation, and offers support for RAID recovery functions. 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Manage disk partitions from a user-friendly and accessible interface ![]() UFS Explorer Professional Recovery is a software application built specifically for helping users recover lost or deleted data by providing automated data analysis and scanning modes. Fashion history is a rich area to explore. We’ve also outlined the history of Jewellery, Perfumes, Cosmetics, Corsetry and Underwear manipulation of the body silhouette. Regency, Romantic, Victorian, Edwardian, Flapper,1940’s Utility Rationing, Dior’s New Look, 1960’s Mini dress, 1970’s Disco, 1980’s New Romantics, Power Dressing, Haute Couture, Royal Robes, Fashion Semiotics, and Body Adornment, each retro fashion era, and future fashion trends are all defined. international shipping with express option.At we analyse two centuries of women’s costume history and fashion history silhouettes in detail.custom sizes adjusted to your full height.Fleece for its manufacture was hardly subjected to degreasing, resulting in a thin fatty film formed on the surface of the cloak, which along with dense and rigid thread, made the cloak waterproof. Putting on the road, travelers and pilgrims took care of the adequate outer clothes to keep comfortable during bad weather, so they opt for non-dyed warm cloaks made of coarse wool or felt. Unlike them, Teutonic knights wore black cloaks with white cross trimmed with silver thread, - the well-known emblem of the Teutonic Order. It went down in the annals of history as a major symbol of the Templars. Since brothers of the Order fought and died defending Christianity, their cloaks were embellished with a red cross representing martyrdom. Templar knights wore white cloak named 'habit', which symbolized purity. They could be decorated with heraldic emblems such as coat-of-arms and protected the armor from moisture and the sun heating. Knight's Cloakīesides the tabards, medieval knights wore riding cloaks fastened on the shoulder, leaving the right hand free. Later it featured the short sleeves or the long bell sleeves and became a true coat in the modern sense of this word. In the 14th century, it gave way to a ‘pelisson’ or pelice - a cloak with the arm slits, often fully-lined. Resembling a poncho, it was bell-shaped and had large folds in front. Then, under the influence of Italian fashion, a ‘huque’ cloak gain widespread. This loose-fitting cloak was held on the shoulders only by a twisted silken cord or a decorative ribbon. One trendy style was replaced by another: simple pull-over style cloaks and capes were replaced by a light full-round ‘mantle’ cloak. Initially, women’s and men’s cloaks of all classes were pretty similar, but over the centuries cloak underwent various changes, and in the 12th century something happened, what might be called the birth of fashion. According to the sagas, the cloaks were fastened with fibulas or straps tied in the front middle of the chest or on the shoulder. The edge of the cloak could be decorated with embroidery or ornamentation. Since the width of the cloth does not exceed half a meter, the cloaks were made of several panels, which could easily be colored. They also wore cropped cloaks of semicircle or trapezoid shape, which could be made of dyed fabrics, including two-color and striped. The first and the most common type is a rectangular cloak made of undyed wool fabric, which covered a half of the body, leaving one hand open. There were several varieties of the Viking Age cloaks. ![]() Shapes and styles are assumed on the basis of positions of the tissue pieces, the remnants of the seams, pictorial sources, written data and ethnography. It should be noted though that being organic, textiles hardly preserve to the present day, which complicates the process of recreating the look of medieval cloaks, as the researchers keep only rare pieces of fabric that can be interpreted as a cloak. Reenactment CloakĪrchaeological excavations are the main source for modeling of the period clothes. If you’re up for buying a medieval cloak, we'd recommend you learning about the basic period models, to ensure it fits your LARP or reenactment wardrobe. In our medieval cloaks store, one can find lined and unlined models made of authentic materials, such as wool, velvet, and cotton. Middle Ages cloaks were the main outer clothing of the era, so they involve a multitude of materials and decoration. Cloaks were a part of human clothes for thousands of years, so the first people wore animal skins, serving both as clothing and blankets. Typically the word 'cloak' implies to a long, loose outer garment often with a hood. ![]() ![]() ![]() It was apparent that my problem was my location. Of the three other major carriers we checked, not one could get a signal at my house. I decided to change carriers so I had several friends check out their signal strength while they were visiting me so I could better decide which carrier to go with. I first thought my problem was my cell carrier. The only way for me to get a cell signal at all was to drive over a mile in either direction from where I liveed. We hope to be able to go hands-on with signal boosters in the future.When I moved from San Antonio back to rural North Carolina, I found myself completely unable to get a wi-fi or cell phone signal where I lived. ![]() So we relied on third-party tests and manufacturer specifications to create this list. We at Tom's Guide are not currently equipped to test the best cell phone signal boosters ourselves in a lab testing. How we picked the best cell phone signal boosters You'll have to wait a little while if you want something geared for next-generation networks.įinally, if you are committed to your cellular provider of choice and don't plan to switch in the foreseeable future, why not entertain one of your network's first-party extenders or signal boosters? Verizon (opens in new tab), T-Mobile (opens in new tab), and AT&T (opens in new tab) all offer products designed for exactly that purpose, and because they're uniquely attuned into your particular network's infrastructure, they might work even better than some of the options on this list. It also must be said that a vast number of signal boosters on the market today aren't built to improve 5G service if you see a booster listed as "5G phone compatible," it likely means it will enhance LTE signals that a phone capable of 5G can receive, not actually that it's enhancing 5G data specifically. Unsurprisingly, signal boosters that can blanket a whole home in signal will cost more - potentially hundreds of dollars more - than those that are designed to outfit smaller spaces with service. Of course, you also have to consider the space you need to fill. If your situation is less dire, an omnidirectional option should do fine. If you find yourself always struggling to connect at all, prioritize finding an option that utilizes a directional antenna, as these are more focused and can deliver stronger, more efficient and consistent connections. Then, it's important to assess what exactly you need from a signal booster. Also keep in mind you will have to register whatever you buy with your carrier - both because it won't work otherwise, and because it's a legal requirement. While all of the products in this list work on all networks across every carrier, some lack that universal support, and you definitely don't want to end up with a signal booster that boosts the wrong signal. How to choose the best cell phone signal booster for youīefore you even start shopping for signal boosters, take stock of the network you use for cell phone service, and the bands your phone operates on. So those who need a dedicated cell phone signal booster might find themselves in the minority, but you already know if you need one or not. Granted, there are some exceptions, but most of the best phones work on the major carriers' Wi-Fi calling networks. This uses your home network to handle calls and texts (and obviously data). Nowadays, though, most phones and carriers support Wi-Fi calling. Several years ago, if you had bad signal in your home, you were out of luck unless you sprung for a signal booster. Considering its low overhead when it comes to installation, you can easily move it between homes or small offices. The EZ 4G is also quite affordable as far as cell phone signal boosters go, hovering at about $300 or so. If you just need a little boost in your rental home, this might be the option for you. It doesn't require an external antenna installation, instead mounting to one of your windows.īecause of this, you shouldn't expect the same performance as some of the other entries on this list, but SureCall says you can expect up to 72 dB and coverage up to 2,000 square feet. For those stuck in an apartment or other rental, the SureCall EZ 4G is probably your best bet. ![]() And no shortage once you start racing either. In fact, a high tech garage that you can look around in pseudo 3D, with Gameloft using their 3D technology from other games to good (if slightly trivial advantage): These get parked (logically) in a garage. After a while, you'll be able to boost its performance and durability, but initially you're limited to cosmetics, such as a new paint job:Īt any given time you've got multiple cars to pick from. I mentioned above that your car can be heavily customised. For example, at the start of each race, such a sequence (including your chosen car and graphics scheme) is created and rendered - here are few screens from such an example: Interestingly, the level of detail in the video sequence isn't that much higher than in the game's 3D world, we're getting to the point with these titles when everything that needs to be shown can be generated and rendered 'on the fly'. Mimicking Asphalt on other platforms, the game opens with a pre-rendered video sequence to set the atmosphere (this can be tapped through to skip it after the first few watches): The level of slickness on offer here is very high. The first and second involve (ahem) violently nudging competing cars off the road, something you'll get used to in Asphalt 6 HD.īut let's not get ahead of ourselves. The various race types (you'll encounter each as you work your way through a career) are shown below. A 'Free Race' mode is also present for those who simply want to while away a few minutes blasting along at 200kph. ![]() on iOS).Īs usual, Asphalt is built around a career mode, in which you start with a handful of average cars and then gradually build up, through placing in races and achieving (usually violent) objectives, to unlock new circuits, new cars, new upgrades, and so on. It's still not a realistic representation of driving a fast motor car, but at least the graphics, glamour and garage glitz are now up with the other mobile competition (e.g. In short, '6' only really fixes the last problem, but the game has had a significant spruce up all round as well and the sum of the parts is that Asphalt's score is now a full ten points higher and the game much more worth recommending to others. He also found that it ran a bit slow and with less than perfect frame rate. Ewan reviewed it and found it a 'nearly' game, with physics that was more arcade than realistic, with cheesy back story and limited difference between cars. You may remember that Asphalt 5 HD was released in the first crop of 'HD' games for Symbian^3 phones in the Ovi Store, about six months ago. |