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Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
The following Privacy Policy (the "Policy") describes how SISEL® International, LLC ("Operator," "us" or "we") collects, uses, and shares personally identified information and non-personally identifiable information collected through the web sites (collectively referred to as "Data"), mobile web sites and mobile applications we operate (collectively, the "Site") if any, and the services, features, or content we offer (collectively with the Site, the "Services"). This Policy supplements the Terms of Use/Terms and Conditions posted elsewhere on this Site. You should read the Policy and the Terms of Use before you use the Site. By visiting the Site or using the Services, you agree to be bound by all of the terms, conditions and notices contained or referenced in the Policy and consent to having your Data transferred to and/or processed in the United States. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, you should not access this Site or use the Services. If you are an individual or entity located in the European Union, you may have different or additional rights as listed in the latter part of this Policy.
We may change the Policy at any time by posting revisions to the Policy on the Site. You should review the Policy from time to time. Your use or continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of the Policy and any revisions thereto. If you do not accept all of the terms, conditions and notices set forth in the Policy, you must exit the Site immediately. By choosing to access the Site or any of the Services you provide your voluntary and express consent to the collection, use, retention, disclosure and transfer, including international transfer, of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. We will update this policy at least once every three years.
The Site is not directed to, or intended for use by children (defined as anyone under thirteen (13) years old). Children should not use or submit any information through the Site or its Services. If you are under the age of 13, you only may use the Services with permission from your parents or guardians. Operator does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from users under the age of 13.
If a child under 13 submits information through any part of the Services, and we become aware that the person submitting the information is a child, we will attempt to delete this information as soon as possible.
Type of Information Collected. We may collect two general types of information when you use the Site:
- Personally Identifiable Information ("PII"), which includes your first and last name, home or other physical address, telephone number, email address, user id, other identifiers that permit physical or online contact with you, information provided when you apply for a job, or any information about you collected online and maintained in personally identifiable form in combination with any of the preceding categories. You also may view or engage with our Site and its Services through third-party social networking sites or social media plug-ins and applications, downloads or customer service inquiries. When you engage with the Site and its content through such third-party sites, plug-ins or applications, we may have access to certain information from your social media profile, such as your name, photo, gender, birthday, location, videos, your list of friends, etc. This information is included in the definition of PII.
- Non-personally identifiable information ("non-PII") such as your IP address (a number used to identify your computer when you are on the Internet), the type of browser you are using, the type of operating system you are using, the web pages you have visited, sites visited before and after you visit the Site, the type of handheld or mobile device used to access the Site or other device-specific information. Certain features available within the Site will require you to submit PII about yourself as a condition of participation. Some of the features may be offered by the Operator, while others may be offered by third parties. (For example, you may be required to submit PII in order to enter a contest we conduct, to order certain products and services we offer, or to receive news updates by email from a third-party news source.) When you choose to submit PII to a third party in connection with your use of the Site, the third party's privacy policy, rather than this Policy, will control the use of your PII. YOU CAN ALWAYS REFUSE TO PROVIDE PII TO US, BUT THIS MAY RESULT IN DECREASED FUNCTIONALITY OF THE SITE FOR YOU AND LIMIT YOUR ABILITY TO RECEIVE INFORMATION ABOUT PRODUCTS OR PREVENT YOU FROM OBTAINING SERVICES THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST TO YOU.
We collect information both actively and passively. For example, we will collect information about you that you voluntarily provide while on the Site. In addition to information provided directly by you, we (and third parties that offer features through the Site) may collect non-PII through the use of "cookies," "web beacons," "Flash cookies" or by other electronic means.
Cookies. In general, a cookie is a small amount of data sent to your browser from a web server and stored on your computer's hard drive, where it can be used to identify your computer. Cookies can be used to measure web site usage, improve navigation around web sites, and personalize a returning visitors experience on the web site. In most cases, you can set your browser to turn off cookies or to notify you before you receive one so that you can decide whether to accept it or not. Because cookies allow you to take advantage of some of the features on the Site, we recommend that you leave them turned on. If you block or reject our cookies, some of the features on the Site may not work for you. You can refer to the instructions for your browser to learn more about these functions.
Web Beacons. We, our third-party service providers and partners also may use "web beacons" or similar technologies. Web beacons are small strings of code placed on a web page to collect Data about how visitors use the Site. For example, web beacons may be used to count the number of users who visit the Site or to deliver a cookie to the browser of a visitor to the Site. If you set your browser to turn off cookies, web beacons and similar technologies will detect your visits to the Site, but they will not associate your activity on the Site with information that otherwise would be stored in cookies. We do not control tracking technologies used by third parties on the Site.
Flash Cookies. The Site uses locally stored objects, also called "Flash cookies," when it uses Adobe® Flash® Player ("Flash") to provide special content such as video streaming, video on demand, video clips or animation. Flash, and similar applications, use Flash cookies to remember visitors Site settings, preferences and usages. Flash cookies are managed directly through Adobe's website, rather than through your web browser.
Other. The Site may also use other data tracking analytics such as Google Analytics.
Please note that this Site contains links to other web sites that do not follow this Privacy Policy. For instance, clicking on links or other elements such as social media links on the Site may take you to an entirely different website. Links to other sites may use our Site logo or style as a result of a co-branding agreement. These sites may send their own cookies to you and may collect Data and make use of that Data in ways that Operator's Site would not. After you leave our Site, this Privacy Policy will no longer apply to PII or any other Data collected from or provided by you. You should check the other web sites applicable privacy policy to determine how it will handle such Data.
We may use information we collect to do the following, among other things:
- Create and manage your account;
- Provide the products and services you request;
- Enroll you in contests, programs or other offers you agree to;
- Tell you about other products and services that may be of interest to you;
- Process payment for purchases you have made;
- Protect against or identify possible fraudulent transactions;
- Analyze the use of the Site;
- Develop new products and services;
- Understand how you arrived at the Site;
- Manage the Site and Services;
- Enforce our Terms of Use; and
- Enforce the terms of this Policy.
In the event that we are considering a sale of its business, in its entirety or a component thereof, or substantially all of its assets are acquired, or a portion thereof, Data, including PII, may be one of the transferred assets, and may therefore be used by a third-party acquirer in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Such use by a third-party acquirer may include review of PII, using such PII to contact you either before or after such a transfer or sale, use or transfer of non-PII before or after such a transfer or sale, or for other purposes.
WE, THE OPERATOR, WILL NEVER DISCLOSE NONPUBLIC PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU, THE CONSUMER, TO A THIRD PARTY FOR COMPENSATION WITHOUT PERMISSION. However, we may share your information as described below:
- Information You Elect to Share: You may choose to share information with Third Parties by clicking on links to those Third Parties from within the Site. In addition, you may elect to share information, including PII, through the Services offered on the Site by, for instance, posting comments on comment boards. Some of your activity on the Site, including content you have posted, is public by default. Some of this content may include PII.
- Information Disclosed to Vendors, Partners, Service Providers, and Others for Business Purposes: We may contract with vendors to provide services related to the Site and may share information with such vendors in order to provide products or services to you or to help maintain the Site. We also may share non-PII with our partners, service providers and other persons with whom we conduct business.
- Information Disclosed for the Protection of the Site and for Others: We may disclose PII when (1) required by law or to respond to legal process or lawful requests, including from law enforcement; (2) when we believe it is necessary to prevent, investigate, or address (a) possible illegal activities, including fraud, (b) violation of our Terms of Use, (c) violation of this Policy, or (d) threats to the physical safety of any person; or (4) to protect our rights or property.
The Site may include a type of forum such as message boards, chat rooms, comment boards, blog and reviews that enable users to post a comment or communicate with each other. The Operator may, but is under no obligation to moderate or edit the forums and will not be responsible for the content or use of any material posted on any forum within the Site. The Operator retains the right to delete at any time and for any reason any material posted within the Site. Operator reserves the right to limit or restrict a user's ability to post comments or communicate using a forum in its sole discretion.
We take information security seriously, and we use reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards, including security services provided by third-parties, to protect the PII we collect from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. But we have no control over the security of other websites on the Internet that you might visit even when a link may appear to those websites on our Site or through our Services. If you share your computer or use a computer that is accessed by the general public, remember to sign off and close your browser window when you have finished your session. This will help to ensure that others cannot access your PII.
Additionally, and as you are likely aware, no system can be completely secure. Therefore, although we take commercially reasonable steps to secure your information, we do not promise, and you should not expect, that your PII, searches or other communications always will remain secure. In the event of a breach of the confidentiality or security of your PII, we will notify you if reasonably possible and as reasonably necessary so that you can take appropriate protective steps. We may notify you under such circumstances using the e-mail address(es) we have on record for you. You are responsible for keeping this information current. You should also take care with how you handle and disclose your PII. Please refer to the Federal Trade Commission's Web site at http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/ for information about how to protect against identity theft.
Under California law, California residents may request once a year, free of charge, certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes, if any. Specifically, we will provide a list of the categories of personal information disclosed to third parties for third-party direct marketing purposes, along with the names and addresses of these third parties for the immediately prior calendar year. To make such a request, write to us at: SISEL International, LLC, Attn. Legal Department, P.O. Box 369, Springville, UT 84663. We reserve our right not to respond to requests submitted other than to the postal address specified above. You must provide us with the specific information regarding yourself so that we can accurately respond to your request. Be aware that not all information sharing is covered Shine the Light requirements and only information on covered sharing will be included in our response.
Certain web browsers may allow you to enable a "do not track" option that sends signals to the websites you visit indicating that you do not want your online activities tracked. This is different than blocking cookies as browsers with the "do not track" option selected may still accept cookies. Right now, there is no industry standard for how companies should respond to "do not track" signals, although one may be adopted in the future. Operator does not respond to "do not track" signals at this time. If we do so in the future, we will modify this Policy accordingly. More information about "do not track" is available at www.allaboutdnt.org.
This Site is hosted in the United States and is governed by U.S. law. If you are using the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information and Data may be transferred to, stored and processed in the United States where we locate and operate our servers and databases or to countries outside of your country of residence. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information and Data to our facilities and to the facilities of those third parties with whom we share information as described in this policy. According to EU data protection authorities, the U.S. does not provide an adequate level of protection for the purpose of providing the Services. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that Personal Information is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
QQuestions concerning the Policy or the Site, including any request to review or change your PII, should be directed to firstname.lastname@example.com.
General Data Protection for the European Union
The following information applies to individuals and entities in the European Union. The following policy provisions supersede any inconsistent Privacy Policy provisions listed above. The following provisions do not apply to non-EU individuals and entities.
We collect personal information such as name, address, contact information, payment information and similar data when you order products from our site. The personal information we collect depends on the context of your interaction with us. All personal information you provide must be true and complete and you must notify us of any changes in such personal information.
Some information, such as your browser and IP address are automatically collected when you visit the Site. This information does not reveal anything specific about you but may include IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about how and when you use our Site and other technical information. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our Sites, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes. Like many businesses, we also collect information through cookies and similar technologies.
We process your personal information for purposes in reliance on our legitimate business interests ("Business Purposes"), in order to enter into or perform a contract with you ("Contractual"), with your consent ("Consent"), and/or for compliance with our legal obligations ("Legal Reasons"). With your consent, to create an account and login process, to send administration information about order or your account to you, to fulfill and manage orders, administer competitions or other promotions, to request feedback and post comments or testimonials, to protect our sites and processes, to enable communication with other account holders with consent, to enforce out terms, conditions, policies and processes, to respond to legal or regulatory requests and for other business purposes such as identifying usage trends, determining the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns and to evaluate and improve our Sites, products, services, marketing and your experience.
We only share information to fulfill our business obligations, to comply with laws and regulations, to protect your rights, or with your consent.
We may disclose your information where we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our policies, suspected fraud or illegal activities, circumstance involving safety, or as evidence in regulatory investigations or litigation in which we are involved. We may share your data with third party vendors such as shipping companies, service providers such as hosting services or payment processors, and contractors or agents who perform services for us or on our behalf and require access to such information to do that work. Unless described in this Policy, we do not share, sell, rent or trade any of your information with third parties for their promotional purposes. We may share your information with our affiliates or parent company, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this privacy policy.
Though unlikely, we may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company. We may disclose your personal information for other purposes with your consent.
We may use cookies and other tracking technology such as web beacons and pixels to store or access certain user information. If you refuse the use of cookies it may restrict or deny access to the Site.
We may transfer, store and process your information in countries other than your own. Our servers are located in the United States and as such your information may be transferred to, sorted, processed and stored in our facilities and those third parties such as hosting services and shipping companies with whom we share your personal information, such as our import and distribution services located in Slovakia. If you are a resident in the European Economic Area, then these countries may not have data protection or other laws as comprehensive as those in your country. We will however take all necessary measures to protect your personal information in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable law.
The Sites may contain informational references and links to third parties that are not affiliated with us. We cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of data you provide to any third parties. Any data collected by third parties is not covered by this privacy policy. We are not responsible for the content or privacy and security practices and policies of any third parties, including other websites, services or applications that may be linked to or from the Sites. We do not endorse, approve, certify, or control any linked websites, their sponsors, or any of their policies, activities, products, or services. You should review the policies of such third parties and contact them directly to respond to your questions. You may or may not be notified that you are being directed to a third-party Site.
We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting or other legal requirements). Some information may be retained in our files to prevent fraud, troubleshoot problems, assist with any investigations, enforce our Terms of Use and/or comply with legal requirements. Generally, unless longer retention period is required or permitted as it relates to certain data, no purpose in this policy will require us keeping your personal information for longer than seven months past the termination of your account.
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, please also remember that we cannot guarantee that the internet itself is 100% secure. Although we will do our best to protect your personal information, transmission of personal information to and from our Sites is at your own risk. You should only access the services within a secure environment.
We do not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under 18 years of age. By using the Sites, you represent that you are at least 18. If we learn that personal information from users less than 18 years of age has been collected, we will deactivate the account and take reasonable measures to delete such data from our records. If you become aware of any data we have collected from children under age 18, please contact us at email@example.com
You have certain rights under applicable data protection laws, which may include the right (i) to request access and obtain a copy of your personal information, (ii) to request rectification or erasure; (iii) to restrict the processing of your personal information; and (iv) if applicable, to data portability. In certain circumstances, you may also have the right to object to the processing of your personal information. To make such a request, please use the contact details provided below. We will consider and act upon any request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
If we are relying on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Please note however that this will not affect the lawfulness of the processing before its withdrawal.
If you are resident in the European Economic Area and you believe we are unlawfully processing your personal information, you also have the right to complain to your local data protection supervisory authority. You can find their contact details here:
Account Information: You may at any time review or change the information in your account or terminate your account by:
• Logging into your account settings and updating your account
• Contacting customer service at firstname.lastname@example.com or by using the contact information provided below
Upon your request to terminate your account, we will deactivate or delete your account and information from our active databases. However, as noted above, some information may be retained in our files to prevent fraud, troubleshoot problems, assist with any investigations, enforce our Terms of Use and/or comply with legal requirements.
Most Web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove cookies and to reject cookies. If you choose to remove cookies or reject cookies, this could affect certain features or services of our Sites.
If you have questions or comments about this policy, email us firstname.lastname@example.com or by post to:
Privacy Officer
1325 W. Industrial Circle
P.O. Box 369
Springville, UT 84663
If you are a resident in the European Economic Area, the "data controller" of your personal information is Sisel International AG. You can contact them regarding the processing of your information by Sisel, by email at firstname.lastname@example.com or by post to:
Sisel International AG
Privacy Officer
Grundacher 5
6060 Sarnen, Switzerland


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- 1 Bed
- 1 Full Baths
Property TypeResidential – Condominium
SubdivisionLions Mane Condo
Listing Date10/11/19
Year Built1974
Lot Size0.02 Acres (871 SqFt)
Parking1 Car Assigned, See Remarks
Property Description
Enjoy ski slope views from this nicely refreshed one bedroom unit located on the free bus route to the Vail Village base area! Beautiful laminate wood floors throughout the living room, hallway and bedroom, new living room furniture, and laundry in the unit. Perfect ski chalet, short or long term rental, or investment property. Won't last at this price!
Presented By
- Bus Route
- In Town
- Mountains
- Ski Slopes
- South Facing
- Deck
- Fireplace - Wood
- See Remarks
- Cable TV
- City Sewer
- City Water
- Electricity Avail.
- Phone Available
- Snow Removal
- Trash Pickup
- Baseboard
- Electric
- Dryer
- Washer
Financial Information
About Vail
Home to the internationally incomparable Vail Mountain Ski Resort, the Town of Vail is comprised of several neighborhoods including Vail Village, Lionshead Village, East Vail and West Vail. The heart of town lies within its villages at the base of the mountain, a Tyrolean inspired blend of American and European cultures. Vail has a near endless list of cultural and sporting events and activities year round including the single largest ski mountain in the country and an array of outdoor pursuits including fly fishing pristine waters and golf at the beautiful town course with magnificent views of the Gore Range. All of which are easily accessible by car, bike, walk, or the free town shuttle.
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Copyright © 2020 Vail Multi List, Inc. (VMLS). The information displayed herein was derived from sources believed to be accurate, but has not been verified by VMLS. Buyers are cautioned to verify all information to their own satisfaction. This information is exclusively for viewers' personal, non- commercial use. Any republication or reproduction of the information herein without the express permission of the VMLS is strictly prohibited.
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Fed reiterates rate hike stance
Fed reiterates rate hike stance
Fed signals rate hikes before end 2015
The Federal Reserve (Fed) has reaffirmed its view that it will likely raise rates twice before year-end, while subtly signalling an even more gradual rate hiking trajectory.
Not only did the median (and mean) interest forecasts ("dots") move down for 2016 and 2017, but there are now more members in the "one hike only" in 2015 camp compared to March.
The median estimate for the longer-run normal funds rate was unchanged at 3.75%.
Economic outlook still mixed
The Fed's statement acknowledged the transitory nature of the weakness in first quarter growth and affirmed expectations for a moderate pace of GDP growth going forward.
The Federal Open Market Committee continues to see reductions in labour market slack.
Assessments of consumer spending and housing were more positive than before, although business investment and net exports were still described as "soft".
The Committee also noted concern about international developments as well as the lack of wage growth in the US economy.
September rate hike likely
The Treasury market rallied as the headlines were released and the yield curve steepened.
Due to a continued period of accommodative monetary policy, we would expect risk assets to outperform and the Treasury yield curve to continue to steepen.
Inflation-protected securities should outperform as well, given the Fed's continued focus on returning inflation towards the 2% monetary policy target.
Overall, the statement was generally in line with our expectations. We continue to believe that lift-off in the Federal funds rate will occur at the September meeting.


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By Jacob Wiebel and Toni Weis
Earlier this month Affile, a small town in the Italian region of Lazio, has inaugurated a Mausoleum dedicated to the memory of the fascist Field Marshal Rodolfo Graziani. The Marshal's name is well remembered in Ethiopia for his use of chemical weapons and for ordering massacres which cost thousands of Ethiopian lives, including those of a sizable portion of the country's intelligentsia, during the Italian invasion and occupation of the country in the 1930s. Coverage of these news in the Italian media has remained marginal and has largely centred on the exorbitant price tag of almost 130.000 €, paid for with regional funds. The erection of a monument to a fascist leader has been denounced by some, but the violent colonial realities created by that leader have received little attention. The memorial to Graziani powerfully illustrates Italy's ongoing flirtations with far-right politics; but it also acts as a reminder of the systematic human rights abuses and war crimes on which Italian colonialism was built, and of the sad fact that these have never engendered the public debate and societal soul-searching that their gravity, and their victims' dignity, demands.
The illegal use of chemical weapons in the Italian invasion of Ethiopia, claiming thousands of lives, is well documented. For example, on the eve of the Italian invasion of Ethiopia in March 1936, Graziani sent a secret memorandum on his preparations for the conflict to the Ministry of War in Rome. In this file, which has recently been purchased by the Library of Congress (see footnote 1), he outlined his strategy for overcoming the numerous but poorly-armed Ethiopian defense forces. Central to this strategy was the large-scale use of illegal chemical weapons:
"Condizione essenziale per la riuscita dell' operazione: […] libero uso di bombe e proiettili a liquidi speciali per infliggere al nemico le massime perdite e sopratutto per produrne il completo collasso morale."
["Essential condition for the succeeding of the Operation: […] the free use of special-liquid bombs and shells in order to inflict maximum losses on the enemy, and above all to effect his complete collapse of morale"] Continue reading


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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a report on global corruption this week. In it, the international finance organization reported that almost $2 trillion worth of public works projects, permits for private work, and other transactions in countries around the world are tainted each year by bribery. That amounts to about 2% of the world's total economic output.
Aside from that cost, the IMF warns that there are far broader costs associated with graft, fraud, and other forms of corruption. "While the direct economic costs of corruption are well known, the indirect costs may be even more substantial and debilitating, leading to low growth and greater income inequality," according to the IMF's Managing Director, Christine Lagarde.
Given the global economic climate of low growth and increasing political strife, increasing levels of corruption are hardly a surprise. A rash of corruption cases, including Brazil, Mozambique, and the infamous "Panama Papers," has brought these matters to the forefront of the public consciousness.
The IMF paper appears to predict the organization's intent to use its economic observations and lending powers as a means of combating political and economic corruption in its member nations. It has already begun using its bailout function to try to enact social and political changes in nations that have suffered from long histories of corruption.
For example, the Ukraine has been required to overhaul its network of state-owned companies and enact a number of anti-graft measures in order to receive desperately needed IMF funding. Should it fail to meet these conditions and uphold them, funding will continue to be withheld. A similar strategy was employed last year in Liberia, and earlier this year in Mozambique.
The IMF also plans to enhance its financial transparency requirements. Requiring nations to provide greater transparency, better accountability for reported figures, and clearer regulations with stricter adherence should help to counter the rising tide of government corruption around the world. Going a step further, the IMF also wishes to review its economic surveillance policies to find ways to improve their accuracy even more.
As Lagarde wrote in the IMF's paper on global economic corruption, "I recognize that there may be considerable sensitivity about the IMF shining a spotlight on corruption…At the same time, the alternative — turning a blind eye to the problem — is not a viable option." She added that this was especially true "when the problem of corruption is endemic and has a major impact on economic performance."


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Manna Dey
Legendary playback singer Manna Dey turned 90 years on 1st May 2009. He promised on his birthday for a live concert. It was organized on 10th May. Due to Internet checking, the show was late so ended also late. Here is the event report. For all the international readers of this blog, I have translated few songs lyrics in English.
First one gentleman came for some formalities. He is the same one who used to participated in Shabd Kavi Samlen. He started with "Aavaj Jaise...Unki AAvaj hi unki pahechan hai..." Short biography of Manna Dey. Kolkutta to Mumbai and now Bangalore. Later on he informed us yes, out of 2 daughters one is settled at abroad so he is with his second daughter at Bangalore. 24th December 2008, the university also awarded him doctor of literature. He is 90 years old young man. We heard about 60 years old man, but this is first time.
Something about this alumni association. It started with just 20 members in 1974 and now about 200 members and they conduct such regular events, like picnic, social service, musical show etc. Some formality about thanking the sponsers. Archna Udupaal, winner of Mega Final at Sa Re Ga Ma TV show. She started in Kannada and sang songs. Starting with
1. Allah Tero Naam
अल्लाह तेरो नाम,
इश्वर तेरो नाम
सबको सन्मति दे भगवान
2. Song from "Madhumati: Aaja re Pardesi
आजा रे परदेशी
मैं तो कब से खड़ी इस पार
की अंखिया थक गई पंथ निहार
आजा रे परदेशी
3. Anari "Voh Chaand Khila"
वोह चाँद खिला
वोह तारे हसे
यह रात अजब मतवाली है
समज ने वाले समज गए है
ना समजे वो अनारी है
Then Mr. K.C. Khurana came. He is traditional anchor for Manna Dey show. He is Manna Dey's friend for last 50 years. He was witty and lively. He talked many things in Urdu and one nice joke. He asked Prof Chopara in a university about chemistry (pronounce chemistry) department. So Mr. Chopara laughed and corrected that not chemistry it
is kemistry. Mr. Khurana replied, "Sorry Mr. Kopara" :)
Finally Manna Dey arrives. We all offered him standing respect. "Good Evning Ladies and Genetlemen" A fully confident voice, addressed us. At the age of 90 also, he was really a young man. Like Jagjit sing and all other singers, he instructed to adjust bass and treble. Then he thanked us for listening to Archna. He declared that first half, he will sing the song as per his choice. He wanted to check how is his throat today!
1. This song written by Madhukar Rajasthani. He wrote songs for Lata, Aasha, Mukesh, Talat etc. many singer. Unfortunately he is no more with us now.
Saavan ki rimzim me thirak thirak naache mayur pankhi
खुले गगन पे झुक गए किसीकी सुरमई पलक
किसीकी लट बिखर गई गिरे घटा जहा तलक
धूलि हवामे धूल गई किसीकी साँस की महक
किसीका प्यार आज बूंद बूंद सा गया छलक......
सावन की रिमझिम में थिरक थिरक नाचे रे पायुर पंखी रे सपने
I think, I heard this song for first time. Yes, the lyrics are good. It
is about peackok dancing in rain season. He asked for tea, that had already arrived. So keyboard player offered him from chair next to him.
2. Meri Bibi Mumtaj Thi.
By the way, later on, his wife came on stage and her name was Sulochana, not Mumtaj :)
सुनसान जमाना का किनारा
प्यार का अन्तिम सहारा
चाँदनी का कफ़न ओढे सो रहा किस्मत का मारा
किस से पुछू मैं भला अब देखा कही मुमताज को
मेरी बीबी मुमताज थी
A husband lost his wife Mumtaj at night time at the bank of Jamuna River.
3. This song is written by Roshan, the grandfather of Ritvik Roshan. It was a fast song
and we all enjoyed with clapping
Ful Gedava Na Maaro
फूल गेदवा ना मारो
4. Lyricist by Sakil, Music by Naushad and it has some influence of Uttar Pradesh (UP) folk music.
Chundariya Kati Jaaye Re
चुन्दरिया कटती जाए रे
उमरिया घटती जाए रे
काम कठिन है, जीवन थोड़ा पगला मन घबराए
The mindis scared now, about difficult task (of self realization) in limited time. The time is going on and so age is reducing. The song with spiritual meaning.
5. Manna Dey acknowledge that yes, in those days, musicians named Shankar JaiKishan gave him the needed break to make some place for him, in the presence of great singers like Mahama Rafi, Mukesh etc. He instructed the Tabala player and informed us that yes, Indian classical music is like that, we have to make sure, all the muscial instruments are in tune. And the lyrics of the songs are also the same
Sura Na Saje, Kya Gavu Main? from movie 'Basant Bahar'
सूर ना सजे क्या गावू मैं?
सूर के बिना जीवन सूना
सूर ना सजे क्या गावू मैं?
A nice melodious song
6. one more song written by Madhukar Rajasthani. Raag Thumari.
Nathali Se Toota Moti...
सजनी नथली से टूटा मोटी रे
कजरारी अंखिया रह गई रोती रे
A description of a crying girl. Her ornaments for nose, is broken and a pearl is missing from it.
7. All time hit song
O Meri Johara Jafi
ओ मेरी जोहरा जफी तुजे मालूम नही
तू अभी तक है हसी और मैं जवान
तुजा पे कुर्बान मेरी जान मेरी जान
This song is between an old couple, who reconfirmed that we both are still young and good looking.
8. Dil Ka Haal Sune Dilvala
दिल का हाल सुने दिलवाला
9. Next he called Archana to sing duet songs along with him. He took the tea cup from the chair. Archana bow down for blessings. He asked her choice then suggested to sing this song.
Yeh Raat Bhigi Bhigi
यह रात भीगी भीगी गुमसुम है चाँदनी
सोने भी नही देता मौसम का यह इशारा
A description of full moon night. A nice melodious song.
10 One more such slow song. Manna Dey politely asked for forgiveness for any mistake as they both have not rehearsal it together. He instructed Archana to start with Aalap
Tum Gagan Ke Chandrma Ho
तुम गगन के चंद्रमा हो
मैं धरा की धूल हूँ
You are like moon of the sky and I am just dust of the earth.
11 A song composed by Chitragupat, and written by PremDhavan
Jodi Hamari Jame Naa Kaise Jaani
जोड़ी हमारी जमे ना कैसे जानी ?
हम तो है अंग्रेजी
तुम लड़की हिन्दुस्तानी
A good fast song, reflecting the feelings of era, when people started traveling to abroad. It explore the possibility of marriage between foriegn returned man with a typical Indian woman.
Now we had 5 to 10 Miniutes break. We had tea, cold drinks and some snack available outside. After the break, the lucky winners were announced from two sponsors. A Kannada movie actor VishnuVardhan came and honored Manna Dey. University facilitate Manna Dey. After all the formality music resumes. Manna Dey took some rest and Archana took over the stage again
12. Ajib Dasta Hai
अजीब दास्ता है येह
कहाँ शुरू कहाँ ख़त्म येह
मंझिले है कौन सी
ना वोह समाज सके ना हम .....
किसी का प्यार लेके तुम नया जहाँ बसाओ गे
Mr. K. C. Khurana cracked a good joke. Once, a dying wife asked her husband about his plan after her death. He replied, "I will become mad." So she felt releaf that thank God, he has no plan to marry again. He told, "Well, a mad man can do anything"
किसी का प्यार लेके तुम नया जहाँ बसाओ गे
This song was about a stange story where no one knows its niether beginning nor end.
Manna Dey came back. He is born Bengali. So off course he wanted to sing few Bengali songs. He has diary that contains about 2500 Bengali songs, with all flavors like Thumari, Dhrupad, Khayal. His wife is from Kerala. So he sang one Malayam song (from "Chemmeen") and two Bengali songs.
16. coming back to Hindi song.
Zindgi...Kaisi Hai Paheli Haye...
झिंदगी कैसी है पहेली हाये
कभी तो हसाए कभी येह रुलाये
A philosophical song, that describe life as a puzzle that make us laugh sometimes and sometime cry.
17. Dr. Harivanshray Bachchan, father of Amitabh and garand father of Abhishek. He wrote a nice epic Madhushala. Madhusala means liquer bar. Manna Dey informed us it is a gems in poetry and if he sang the full Madhushala then it will take one hour. So he recited few selected lines.
18. If Jagjit Sing concert can not end without "Yeh Daulat Bhi Le Lo...", Pankaj Udhas "Chiththi Aai Hai..." and Manhar Udhas "Shaant Zarukhe..." Same way, how Manna Dey concert is complete without his signature song. Yes. He started "Haaye Rama..." Then confessed "Wrong, wrong wrong.." And then that evergreen AALAAP from evergreen song.
Laga Chunari Me Daag from movie "Dil Hi To Hai"
लागा चुनरी में दाग मिटावु कैसे...
चुनरी में दाग छुपावु कैसे?
घर जावु कैसे?
भूल गई सब बचन बिदा के
खो गई मैं ससुराल में आके
This song is about a married girl, who is concern about spot in her dress। She is returning back to visit her parents home and she is worrying about how to inform that dress is spoiled to her father.
मोरी चुनरिया आत्मा मोरी
मेल है मायाजाल
वोह दुनिया मेरे बाबुल का घर
यह रात ससुराल
जाके बाबुल से नजरे मिलावु कैसे ?
घर जावु कैसे?
It has deep spiritual meaning. We all souls are like that girl. We gave so many promises to the almighty before coming to this planet earth. However, here we forgot everything and lost ourselves in this worldly matters. Now, we have to return back as pure, divine, spotless soul.
This song has nice SA RE GA MA classical singing TARANNUM at the end. Manna Dey sang it very skillfully. I fully enjoyed it. It reminded me, that in college days, my friend informed me, that this part is missing even in HMV records/cassettes. Sometimes, we were lucky enough to listen to it, if the full song is played at radio. The audience was keep demanding songs from movie Padosan and Kabuliwala.
19 Next song was from movie "Mera Naam Joker".
E Bhai Jara Dekh Ke Chalo
ऐ भाई जरा देख के चलो
आगे ही नही पीछे भी
दाए ही नही बाये भी
ऊपर ही नही निचे भी
Be careful, while walking and look at front, back, left, right, up and down. This song also has some philosophy. It compare the life with circus show last for three hours. First hour is childhood, second your and third old age. After that nothing. Empty chair, empty tent, nothing is yours, nothing is mine.
20. A patrotic song from "Kabuliwala"
E Mete Pyaare Vatan
ऐ मेरे प्यारे वतन तुज पे दिल कुर्बान
This song has different emotion. A full love, respect and dedication for one's
country. Manna Dey told about this song in an interview: "Bimalda (director Bimal Roy) explained the scene to me. Kabuliwala r eturns home late in the night to his one-room tenement and is nostalgic about his young daughter away in Kabul. I was asked to render it softly, keeping in mind that Kabuliwala wouldn't like to disturb the other occupants of the tenement. Sound recordist Sharma wanted me to sing a bit louder. But Bimalda put his foot down. After the recording, Sharma hugged me and said the song was superb."
Manna Day again asked Archana to accompany him for duet. Last two melodious songs
21. Dil Ki Girah Khol Do Chup Na Betho Koi Git Gao
दिल की गिरह खोल दो
चुप ना बेठो
कोई गीतगावो
महेफिल में है अब कौन अजनबी
तुम मेरे पास आवो
22. Aaja Sanam Madhur Chanadani
आजा सनम मधुर चाँदनी में हम
तुम मिले तो वीराने में भी आ जायेगी बहार
And finally like all joyful events, this show also got over. The curtains came down. It was a very pleasant experience to listen to such a Padma Vibhusan singer at his age of 90. Enjoyed. It is a reminder about the times that will never come back — great songs and passionate lyrics
Media Report:
1. Hindu Metro Plus Bangalore
2. Manna...of those heavnly songs : Time of इंडिया
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Securing Wireless Cellular System
It was started with introduction of ACM (Association for Computing Machinery). The
Arvind started with introduction of his employer. SLOKA started in 2004. Now about 30 people are working with SLOKA. At present SLOKA provides solution for Fixed WiMAX (IEEE 80.16d). They have roadmap for LTE & Mobile WiMAX (IEEE 80.16e) as well.
Arvind started with some background of various wireless system, generations, architecture and protocol stacks. This slide I liked that shows various generations of wireless system evolution with both stream 3GPP and 3GPP2.
After this background, we discussed the main topics and he listed out possible security threats, security goals and security context. Generally standards are written more for mobile handset. For network equipment side, many things left open. AKA stands for Authentication & Key Agreement.
We had interesting discussion on challenges to implement number portability. For
He explained security in GSM, with AKA and LAU procedure. The SIM card have A3, A8 and A5 algorithm. A3 and A8 are used for authentication, during LAU and incoming call. A5 is used for encrypting the data/voice, if it is enable. These algorithms are on SIM card. SIM card do not have CPU. It is implemented with hardware logic. They are proprietary algorithms. Standard recommends COMP128 so in early days everyone implemented that only. In 1998, some document got leaked. The biggest flow about this approach is Ki, which never changes. Audience suggested, can we read Ki if we have memory dump of the SIM card. Yes, we can, but the challenge is to identify the Ki in the memory dump. Unlike Ki, Kc frequently changed. Kc is just 54 bits/bytes so comparatively easy to derive, by reverse and A8. Yes for A3 and A8, ECC is best algorithm, theoretically but difficult to implement in SIM card. Nowadays COMP128-2 and COMP128-3 are used. TMSI allocation and AKA both are independent procedure, but may happen together, generally at the time of LAU.
He listed these three approaches to identify Kc, and crack encryption algoritham.
1. Compare known palin text with encrypted text
2. Differntial analysis of 2 sets of plain texts and encrypted texts
3. Side channels IBM standard with RF monitoring.
Here is the presentation file:
Next discussion about security aspects for 3G UMTS network, and how it is different from GSM. Here we have two way authentication. Even UE also authenticate network. So in stead of authentication triplet now we have authentication quintet. He explained RRC security procedure. We have also START, THRESHOLD and counter check mechanism to prevent man in the middle attack. It uses for session lifetime. At UMTS 3G network, we have CK for encryption (Kc in GSM) and additional key IK for integrity of the data. GSM uses CKSN, while UMTS uses KS1 from SIM card. In UMTS the data flow is suspended and resumed before changing key. There are various inputs to f8 algorithms like Ck, count-C, Bearer direction. Output is keystrem block. FRESH, direction, counter-1, message and IK are input for f9 algorithm to generate MAX-1. Here message is Radio bearer ID, RRC Sequence number and signaling content. USIM and AuC are involved. CK, IK, XRES, MACA-A etc used. UMTS has Radio Bearer, that is similar to service flow in WiMax. Two types of Radio bearers Data and Signaling.
Someone from audience shared and innovative way to fraud with mobile operator, that they used to do during college days. If we make a call, talked it and then do not disconnect, but remove the battery. So bill do not get generated. When we remove the battery, the necessary signaling information do not exchange to terminate the call. So it was bug in billing system. Other person confirmed that yes sometimes operators choose low quality billing solution. We mentioned the mobile operator and its billing solution provider name also, that I prefer not to disclose at my blog. :)
Yes, Arvind added that multiparties are involved to secure the network. And the operator has to take care of possible security threat from contractor. He added that VISA wanted to implement some online transaction solution in SIM card. So your SIM card (so your mobile) act as credit/debit card. However, VISA and mobile operators both parties were not comfortable to share some secret details about security implementation. In the field of security, the publicly published algorithms are more secured. As all have tried to crack it and so made it more robust.
Arvind discussed some interesting scenarios for UMTS about backward compatibility with GSM. Our mobile handset, our SIM card and the network, all the three elements can be either 2G GSM or 3G UMTS. 2G GSM system uses KC, while UMTS sues CK and IK both. 3G UMTS SIM card is USIM, 2G mobile is MS and 3G mobile is UE. conversion is standard algorithm. The attachment is between USIM and AuC. If USIM with 2G MS joined to 2G GSM network. USIM has CK, IK that should be converted to KC and XRES to SRES. This implementation is at USIM, so not standardized. But if USIM with UE joined to GSM network then conversion happened at UE. It is from CK+IK to KC, so need to standardized.
At last, Arivind gave some algorithmic background, like ciphering type, data integrity and encryption some basic popular algorithm. Fro UMTS 3G, the f8 and f9 algorithams are based on KASUMI. KASUMI means mist in Japanese. It is block cipher. MISTY algorithm for block cipher, by Mitsubashi, is in public domain. And as name suggest, KASUMI is based on MISTY. A5, A3, GRE3 algorithams are based on KASUMI. One can always have two choices, to implement these algorithm. Hardware and software. For network side, it does not matter much. However for mobile handset side, this choice has much impact. The software implementation we can always optimize and fine tune as per underlying hardware. Yes, in one of the project, I further optimized Diffie-Hellman key exchange algorithm for 32 bits and 64 bits processor.
We discussed about end-to-end security. Even today, also our landline phones are not secure. Anyone, can tap the line and listen the conversation. Yes, we can find some device to encrypt/decrypt voice with Internet help. Since it is proprietary solution, both party has to use these product. For GSM in
We talked about 3G, since BSNL had recently launched it. generally 3G phones are high end phone. However in the like
Overall it was very good session. Arvind involved the audience in the talk and handled the question-answers very nicely. Even some were less relevant questions. I met some of my ex-colleagues from Lucent (now Alcatel-Lucent). I am thankful to the speaker Arvind, ACM and my friend Jayesh, who informed about this session on chatting.Here, it is my humble effort to share my notes, as what I remember. Many points are not verbatim. Please correct me, add/modify this content, if you have also attended this session. One can also refer Arvind's blog to know more about this session. If you like this article, then you may also like to read about my other such notes on :
1. Sensor Netwroks
3. WiMAX
4. www.bdotnet.in Launch!
We Experience More than We can Grasp
So I was at Vishalakshi Mantap, Art of Living International Centre,
He shared his experience that many people use cellphone, but they are not aware, how it works! Some elctromagnetic waves travels in ether. But ether does not exist! Nothingness exist. Matter and material science is his favorite subject. He spent almost 50 years to do research on this topic and concluded that matter does not exist !!!. The conclusion is not because his failure attempt, but it is truth. Yes, on 18th Jan 2009, we had similar discussion with Guruji. Guruji confirmed "Aisa hi hai" (It is like that only) Here nothing exist. We can touch, we can feel the matter, but actually it does not exist! He suggested to refer Lotus-sutra and Heart-Sutra by Buddhism. Watch this video for details.
Dr. Duerr, being scientist evaluate, judge, measure repetitively before conclude something. We normal people, assume and guess. However, he confessed that after all these efforts, he gained some knowledge and reached to our (audience's) level. What a humbleness!
The science and scientist are not different. The creator and its creation are inseperable. The observer and object are not different. The object and subject both are one only. The science break that oneness. So an object study a subject! They are same. Life scientist has nothing do with life. If nothing exist then "What is this?" question becomes irrelevant. We need to think in different way. In fact, we experience much more than what we can grasp. He quoted some two fundamental lows about likely and unlikely events, that seems to me similar to Murphy's law. With few diagrams he explains that faith, wisdom etc belong to one circle. Logic, analysis, science and reasoning is connecting one, the middle circle and the end result is the scientific knowledge and theory, the third circle. Thus, the science only helps us to derive the knowledge from the eternal wisdom.
He showed those famous photographs about illusions 'an old lady and young girl' in a same picture. Everyone has its own world. We believe that reality is world. In fact world is not reality it is potentiality. From that potentiality, the energy and matter manifest. We do not look any scene as just with eyes and brain. Our mind puts its own color to it. It is like software. Software is ultimately 0s and 1s only. Still all softwares looks different. So since childhood if we learnt this is photo of an old lady, we tell the same to next generation. Thus, customs are built.
He nicely explain the limitation of science with example of fisherman and its net. He also discussed about the trees, which converts Carbon Dioxide to Oxygen. It cost trillions of dollars, to mankind, while the nature is doing it free of cost for us. So do not believe scintist and economist. As they are limited by what they can observe and measure. (Once Guruji told, what we can measure is MAAYAA = illusion....something like that.) He made the session interactive with thought provoking questions like, what is the color of circle? The color and thickness of circle depends on the pen that one uses. The circle has no color, no thickness. As I understood, he was trying to explain that different religions are like color and thickness but the ultimate truth is like circle.
The recent Tamil movie "Dasavatharam" has dialogue about butterfly effect. If a butterfly flaps its wing then it can bring typhoon at Amazon forest. He explained the logic. The whole system is such an unstable state that somehow if one water molecule got momentum then it impact many other similar molecules in atmosphere and it causes the typhoon.
He continued further that, If a pen standing upside down, then it can fall to any direction even by slightest force. Which direction it will fall? It has highest point of instability. He reminded us the
He explained nicely some science concept with example of pendulum and series of several pendulum. The imbalance to balance is life. There is difference between living and non-living. He also showed some pictures about atom structures. The matter is nothing but energy waves.
The three has magic property to remain imbalance. Guruji had already informed us, that he will tell this statement. And Guruji also added to it, that probably that is the reason that we have 3 DOSHAs (distortions) (VAAT, PITT and KAPH) and 3 GUNAs (Qualities) (Satva, Rajas and Tamas). Dr. Duerr ended, "Our both legs are different, and we canno remain stable on one leg. However when we walk, both legs give us stability dynamically. Same way, in this world everybody are important and we should respect the diversity and get cooperation from different individuals."
Yes, I was not fully comfortable with his German English pronunciations. We noticed that the speaker was so involved in the talk, that sometimes, he faced difficulty to recollect the words, to convey his message. Whatever I could hear, listen to and understand, it was excellent. I lost myself in his speech. After a long time, I attended such a nice speech. I experienced that yes, science and spirituality/religion are really meeting at one place. Whatever (1) a devotee can gain with faith, (2) a Vedanti person can get knowledge of Advaita the same knowledge (3) a scientist gain with his research.
You can also read an article about this event at "Masti Ki Aag" posted by Abhay. Abhay is also fllower of this blog. One more blog "My Experience with Life" by Vinod: Part 1 and Part 2
Here, it is my humble effort to share my notes, as what I remember. Many points are not verbatim. Please correct me, add/modify this content, if you have also attended this session. It brought me back to my school days, when I learnt quantum physics from Bhabha sir at Mithapur high School. It also reminds me the movie "What the bleep do we know?"
Comments are welcome. Always.
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The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government's flagship international educational exchange program.
Once again, Grinnell is a top Fulbright producer according to the U.S. Department of State's complete list of colleges and universities that produced the most 2013-2014 Fulbright U.S. Students.
Six Grinnellians won Fulbright awards for 2013-14, including Adam Glassman '13, who began his research grant in South Korea in August. Glassman says, "The transition post-Grinnell has been great for me; there are a lot of opportunities and a huge amount to do in Seoul. My favorite part by far has been connecting with different, amazing people. A member of the Department of State who works with the Fulbright organization had dinner with us, and I've been building a relationship with my sponsor in the country, a famous street dancer who prefers his nickname, 'Mr. Snake Wave.' From these people I learn things I never even imagined."
Doug Cutchins '93, assistant dean and director of post-graduate transitions, administers the Fulbright competition at Grinnell. He says, "Grinnell students are an excellent fit for the Fulbright program. Given the seriousness of the academic work here, the international connections we make inside and outside of the classroom, and how globally engaged our students are, it's not surprising that so many of them are consistently recognized with Fulbright funding to continue learning and serving abroad. This is a recognition of our campus-wide commitment to academic excellence and internationalism."
Over 1,800 U.S. students, artists and young professionals in more than 100 different fields of study have been offered Fulbright Program grants to study, teach English, and conduct research in over 140 countries throughout the world beginning this fall.
Since its inception in 1946, the Fulbright Program has provided more than 325,000 participants — chosen for their academic merit and leadership potential — with the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, exchange ideas, and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns. In the past 67 years, more than 44,000 students from the United States have benefited from the Fulbright experience.


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Start exploring Johannesburg by visiting the city's museums. See the fascinating works at the South African Museum of Rock Art and the Johannesburg Art Gallery. There's also the exciting South African National Museum of Military History.
Don't forget the Nelson Mandela Museum, the Apartheid Museum, and Workers Museum. And if you're thirsty for more, visit the SAB World of Beer for a tour and drinks too.
Are you travelling with kids? Travel together to Gold Reef City amusement park so you can travel back in time during the gold rush. You'll also love the Johannesburg Planetarium too.
Enjoy a break from the city life of Johannesburg as well with a lovely picnic at the gorgeous Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens. Feel the thrill when you watch the South African Lipizzaners ride their horses. Spend some quality time with lion cubs at the Lion Park. Stop by the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve and the Montecasino Bird Gardens too.
Do you want to go shopping next? Shopping centres are all over Johannesburg like the massive Cresta in the North. Check out the shops at Fourways Crossing, Rosebank Mall, the Rosebank Art and Craft Market, and the award-winning Neighbourgoods Market that are open during the weekends.
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This African city is a great destination year-round. For cool but dry weather, the best time to visit Johannesburg is during the peak season of June to August. To avoid the crowd, plan your trip during the shoulder months of March to May. And to save more dollars on airfare, book your flights for October to November, when it's the cheapest time to fly to Johannesburg.
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2006 Nissan Frontier
The 2006 Nissan Frontier pickup, which was completely redesigned for 2005, positions Nissan squarely in the midsize pickup market. The Frontier includes a number of features shared with the Nissan Titan, including its rugged suspension design, innovative factory-applied spray-on bedliner, Utili-track bed channel tie-down system and fully boxed, all-steel frame based on the Titan's F-Alpha platform.
2006 Nissan Frontier
Engine:4.0 liter V6
Transmission:6-Speed Manual
Horsepower @ RPM:265@5600
Torque @ RPM:4000
Displacement:3954 L
0-60 time:8.7 sec.
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"The award-winning Titan sets the standard for innovation in pickup design, regardless of size. Titan, in turn, set the tone for the creation of the Frontier," said Mark McNabb, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division. "With the Titan and the Frontier, we're solidifying Nissan's truck presence in both the full-size and mid-size truck segments – essentially giving buyers the same tough truck in large and extra large."
For 2006, Nissan Frontier adds several new and enhanced features, including a Power Package for the King Cab XE, satin ring accents for meter gauges and chrome vent trim on NISMO and LE models, standard glove box lock and three new exterior colors – Red Alert, Red Brawn and Majestic Blue.
The 2006 Frontier is offered in both King Cab and Crew Cab body styles and in 2WD and 4WD driveline configurations. The Frontier, like the previous generations, is assembled at Nissan's manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Tennessee.
A Powerful Platform
Frontier's solid foundation is based on Titan's F-Alpha platform. Starting with strong, fully boxed frame rails, the platform provides a rugged foundation on which to build. The 2006 Frontier's wheelbase is 9.8 inches longer than the previous generation's, which helps enhance ride comfort and stability. The overall length of 205.5 inches is larger than the 2004 model (+2.6 inches King Cab, + 5.6 inches Crew Cab), though it remains a perfect "activity size" for buyers who don't need a true full-size pickup.
The 2006 Frontier shares its suspension layout and many component designs based on the Titan, including an all-steel double-wishbone front suspension and solid axle rear suspension with overslung leaf springs and a long suspension stroke for optimized off-road dynamics.
The Frontier, like Titan, provides exceptional acceleration, towing capacity and all-around off-roading ability, due in large measure to its powerful engine – a 4.0-liter DOHC V6 producing 265 horsepower* and 284 lb-ft of torque.
The 4.0-liter DOHC V6 is based on the award-winning Nissan VQ engine series used in the 350Z, Maxima, Altima, Murano and Quest, but is specifically tuned for the unique demands of truck use. At the same time, it offers excellent fuel efficiency and smooth operation.
The 4.0-liter V6 design includes a Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS), Nissan variable Induction Control System (NICS), silent timing chain, microfinished camshaft and crankshaft surfaces, Teflon®-coated pistons, resin intake manifold, forged crankshaft, digital knock control system, high capacity muffler, lightweight aluminum block and cylinder heads and 105,000-mile spark plugs. The Frontier V6 is assembled at Nissan's advanced engine production facility in Decherd, Tenn., which also produces Titan's 5.6-liter V8.
A 2.5-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine is also available on the base Frontier King Cab 2WD model with 154 horsepower and 173 lb-ft torque.
The Frontier is offered with a choice of transmissions – an advanced 5-speed automatic, a 6-speed manual transmission or 5-speed manual (King Cab I4 model). Frontier 4WD models include a shift-on-the-fly 4-wheel drive system with 2WD/4H/4LO modes operated by an electronically controlled part-time transfer case.
An advanced off-road traction system is available with 4WD models. It includes an advanced 4-wheel limited slip system, which helps transfer power to the drive wheel with more grip on low traction surfaces.
The available Hill Descent Control (HDC) feature allows slow hill descent without the constant application of the brake pedal. HDC must be engaged by the driver (via a switch) and is available only when the transfer case is engaged in 4H or 4LO (it works in both forward and reverse). It can be activated at speeds up to 21 mph in 4H and 15 mph in 4LO.
Hill Start Assist (HSA) allows the driver to stop on an incline, release the brake pedal and not roll back for up to two seconds while the driver moves their foot to the accelerator for a smooth, controlled start. HSA is available on 4WD models in 2WD, 4H and 4LO. HSA is designed for rugged, low-speed off-road driving situations.
Also available are off-road tuned NISMO-spec Bilstein® performance shocks and an electronic locking rear differential. To maximize the off-road benefit of all of these state-of-the-art features, Nissan engineers tucked all key underbody hardware up to the frame rails for a minimum 10.1-inches of running ground clearance. This combines with outstanding approach and departure angles for exceptional off-road capability.
Other 2006 Frontier driveline components include engine-speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering and 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).
The 2006 Frontier is offered with a range of available wheels and tires, including 17-inch wheels with 265/65R17 tires.
The Frontier's maximum towing capacity is rated at up to 6,500 pounds (when properly equipped).
NISMO Frontier - The Ultimate Off-Road Performer
The NISMO Frontier, the first-ever NISMO branded Nissan vehicle in North America, represents the highest level of factory off-road performance available in the 2006 Nissan Frontier. Launched with the all-new Frontier in 2005, Nissan and NISMO engineers discussed the opportunity in the development process to offer a specialized model purpose-built for off-road adventure. The NISMO Frontier includes an extensive list of performance-oriented parts, including off-road tuned NISMO-spec Bilstein performance shocks, skid plates, unique 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with aggressive P265/75R16 BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T/A off-road tires and an electronic locking rear differential.
The NISMO Off-Road model is offered in both King Cab and Crew Cab body configurations and in 4WD and 2WD.
"Nissan has a long, highly successful history of racing trucks, from the famous Baja racing trucks of the '70s and '80s, to the Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) Frontier teams," said McNabb. "As fitting for a truck carrying the NISMO name, this special model is the ultimate off-road Frontier."
The NISMO Off-Road model differs from the other 2006 Frontier models in a number of performance areas, including special off-road suspension tuning and a collection of unique-to-the-model electronic traction control systems. It includes 4-wheel limited slip for 4WD models and 2-wheel limited slip for 2WD models, which helps redirect engine torque to the non-slipping drive wheel on low traction surfaces. An electronic locking rear differential is also standard on both 4WD and 2WD models.
In addition to the tie-down cleats, a full range of accessories will be offered for use with the channel system, including bed dividers, sliding cargo trays and modular storage units.
A Design That's All Truck
"The Frontier projects a more modern, rugged truck look and feel, both inside and out, with a robust, athletic style and intelligent-utility design features," said McNabb.
As with Titan, Frontier's exterior design is bold, expressive and adventurous. Frontier utilizes signature Nissan truck themes, including a chrome, angled strut grille, chrome bumpers, short front and rear overhangs, large, stamped steel, geometric fender flares.
Three new colors are available on Frontier for 2006 – Red Alert, Red Brawn and Majestic Blue.
Like Titan, Frontier offers new levels of innovation in areas where it matters most to truck owners, including the bed. Both the Frontier King Cab and Crew Cab models offer an available high-utility bed that includes a factory-applied spray-on bedliner and the Utili-track tie-down system first introduced on Titan.
The Utili-track system provides ultimate cargo hauling flexibility through the use of five special "C" cross-section rails mounted in the bed (two channels in the bed floor, and one each on the bed side rails and the bed header panel). Removable utility cleats slide into the channels, providing a wide range of attaching points for securing cargo.
In addition to the tie-down cleats, a full range of accessories are offered for use with the channel system, including bed dividers, sliding cargo trays and modular storage units.
A Highly Flexible Interior
Just as the high-utility bed offers Frontier owners an exceptional level of flexibility and utility, the Frontier's interior features outstanding functionality combined with comfort and intelligent design. Both the Frontier King Cab and Crew Cab feature large rear doors (rear hinged on King Cab) for easy access to the rear seating and cargo area.
The Frontier King Cab features flip-up rear seats and both cab styles offer new solutions to cab storage and flexibility. Removable storage boxes are tucked beneath the rear seats, while the front passenger seat folds flat for added load carrying capacity (except on leather-trimmed models). A dual glove box with lock, damper and lamp, center console storage, 1-liter storage integrated into the front doors and a multitude of cupholder and power points are standard. Frontier also offers leather-appointed interior and factory-installed sunroof.
The 2006 Frontier adds satin ring accent treatment for the meter gauges and chrome vent trim standard on NISMO and LE models. In addition, a new shift knob design is added on 2006 NISMO manual transmission models.
The 2006 Frontier also includes a long list of safety equipment, including Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones, Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (which includes dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and a front occupant classification sensor), and 3-point front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters.
Also offered are supplemental front seat side-impact air bags and available supplemental curtain air bags for side impact and rollover protection for front and rear outboard passengers, 3-point seat belts for all rear seat occupants, including center position (Crew Cab) and the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchor system (Crew Cab).
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This would be a lot fun to drive when you love nature tripping. The frontier is the one you can rely on.
what i like about nissan is the make sure that their engine is very reliable and powerful enough to meet the standard wanted by it's owner. and it's much reliable and tougher than Toyota Hilux and mitsubishi Triton/Strada.


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Potato and leek soup is a traditional Irish, wintertime, comfort food. Served with buttered, brown soda bread, it is a delicious warm treat on a cold winter's day.
Some call it leek and potato soup, while others give the potatoes precedence when naming.
I had to go with the name potato and leek soup, since I think this is one of the very best potato soup recipes there is.
Potatoes are wonderful vegetables for soup. Their starchy content helps to thicken the soup eliminating the need to add extra flour.
Leeks are also a favorite vegetable in Ireland. They add a subtle onion flavor to this soup, making it a satisfying meal on a cold and rainy days. And believe me, there are plenty cold, rainy days in Ireland, even in the summer.
Now you may prefer to make a plain potato soup without any leeks. I have a recipe for that one too. You'll find my traditional Irish potato soup recipe here.
And so let's take a look at my Irish recipe for leek and potato soup. Here's a quick video tutorial to highlight how simple this soup is.
This is one from my mother's treasure trove of traditional Irish recipes.
At the end of this step-by-step photo tutorial you'll find a printable recipe.
Ingredients for Potato and Leek Soup:
- 2 large leeks
- 1 to 1 and 1/4 pounds of potatoes (3 medium)
- 1/2 large onion
- 1 oz butter
- 2 thyme sprigs (fresh)
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 to 2 tablespoon chopped chives (to garnish)
- 1 to 2 tablespoon bacon bits (to garnish)
I included bacon and chives in the ingredient picture above, but these are completely optional and used only for garnish. This soup can be vegetarian when vegetable stock is used.
Directions for Potato and Leek Soup:
Let's start with a little tutorial on how to clean and chop leeks.
Since these vegetable grow upwards through sandy soil, leek leaves can be full of grit and dirt.
Cleaning the leeks is extremely important if you don't want gritty soup. We could give a whole new meaning to the southern term 'grits' by not washing the leeks well.
Chop the top and the bottoms off the leeks.
Here is a picture of the leeks I used.
Look how much dirt was between the top two layers.
Cut the leeks in half, then chop each half into semicircles about 1/4 inch thick.
Fill a big bowl with water and toss in the leeks. Use your fingers to separate the layers of each leek slice.
Keep parting the layers with your fingers and stirring the pieces in the water. Let the leeks stand in the water for about 5 minutes. The dirt will fall to the bottom of the bowl.
To drain the leeks lift them into a colander with your fingers. Do not pour the leeks and water into the colander since the settled dirt at the bottom of the bowl will just pour right over and redirty the leeks. Run some clean water over the leeks in the colander to get rid of any dirt that might still be lingering.
Once drained, dry the leeks with some paper towels. They should be ready for cooking by now.
Dice the potatoes.
Chop the onion.
Don't worry about getting the onion too small since the soup will be pureed after cooking.
Now we are ready to cook.
Melt the butter in the bottom of a large soup pot.
I like to use butter rather than oil, since it adds nice flavor and coats the vegetables well for cooking. Butter is more authentically Irish anyway.
Add the chopped leeks and potato to the pot.
Stir well to coat the surface of the vegetables with melted butter.
Turn the heat down to low.
Toss in the onion and mix well together.
Cover the pot and allow the vegetables to cook slowly, by 'sweating' for 15 minutes.
Every 3 minutes remove the lid and stir the vegetables to prevent sticking.
When the vegetables are beginning to soften, add the vegetable broth.
You can use all vegetable broth, or use 2 cups of water and 2 cups of broth. Chicken stock can also be used if you are not concerned about keeping the soup totally vegetarian.
Next add a the bay leaves and thyme sprigs.
These will be removed at the end of cooking.
Season the soup with white pepper. Black pepper will leave little specks in the soup when it is pureed, so white works much better.
The flavor of white pepper is more traditionally Irish also. Growing up in Ireland, we always kept white pepper in our pepper shaker for the kitchen table, not the typical black pepper of America.
Add salt if desired. I forgot to add salt in my ingredient picture above. I find store bought stocks are quite salty to begin with, so I sometimes skip adding salt.
Turn up the heat to bring the soup to simmering point. Once it starts to bubble, turn the heat to low and let it cook for another 20 to 25 minutes. Once cooked, remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
Puree the soup using an immersion blender.
If you don't have one of these the soup can be transferred in batches to a blender, then pureed. Return the soup to the pot once it is smooth.
Add the heavy whipping cream and stir into the soup. I use a half cup, but if you really like creamy soup, use up to 1 cup of cream.
Serve warm garnished with chopped chives and bacon bits if desired.
Irish brown bread is a perfect accompaniment to this creamy potato soup with a delicate onion flavor.
Here is the printable recipe:
Potato and Leek Soup
- 2 large leeks
- 1¼ pounds potatoes 3 medium
- ½ large onion
- 1 ounce butter
- 2 thyme sprigs fresh
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- Chop the leeks. Wash them in a bowl of water, allowing the grit to fall to the bottom of the bowl. Lift the sliced leeks into a colander to drain. Rinse well and pat dry before using.
- Dice the potatoes and onion.
- Melt the butter in a large soup pot or dutch oven. Add the leeks, potatoes and onions, stirring to coat them in melted butter. Turn the heat to low. Cover the pot and allow the vegetables to 'sweat' for 15 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes to prevent burning.
- Add the vegetable broth, bay leaves, thyme sprigs, salt and pepper.
- Turn up the heat and bring to simmering point. Lower the heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Blend the soup until smooth with an immersion blender or in batches using a food processor or blender.
- Add the heavy whipping cream and stir into the soup. I use a half cup, but if you really like creamy soup, use up to 1 cup of cream.
- Serve hot in soup bowls. Garnish with bacon bits and chives if desired.
Nutrition Information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
Wishing you all happy soup making days this fall.
Slán agus beannacht,
(Goodbye and blessings)
Irish American Mom
Here are some other recipes from Ireland you might enjoy…
Irish Champ
Kerry or Irish Apple Cake
What The Irish Eat For Saint Patrick's Day
For Pinterest fans, here's a pin friendly image you might like to add to your boards.
And if you would like to check out more of my traditional Irish cooking, here's a link to my recipe index.


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Apple may well have the price advantage when so-called "ultrabooks" debut later this year.
Intel announced the ultrabook notion - a very, very skinny laptop based on its chip tech - in June. Computer makers were quick to say they'll be delivering such machines later this year.
They will arrive effectively a year after Apple revamped its MacBook Air line with svelte 11.6in and 13.3in models, both as near as darnit ultrabooks.
But with their SSDs and Sandy Bridge chips - added earlier this month - the Apples will be among the priciest of the crop?
Not necessarily. For a start, even Asus is saying it won't be able to charge under $1000 if it goes for Core i5 and i7 CPUs as Apple has done, the Taipei Times reports.
With higher-end CPUs and big SSDs, prices could hit $2000, the company added.
Not only that, we'd add, but Apple is one of the world's biggest consumers of Flash chips, primarily for iPhones, iPods and iPads, but no doubt increasingly for laptop SSDs. It can use volume purchasing to get low, low prices other manufacturers can't match.
No Airs have hard drive options, and the anticipated 15in and 17in ultra-slimline MacBooks are expected to be SSD-based too.
Bottom line: Apple is in a stronger position than most other computer vendors to spread SSDs throughout its product range and keep the price down - not too far, mind; Apple doesn't want to lose its laptops 'premium' status - the better to compete with rival products that will look a lot like its Air family. ®


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Seriously, what's not to love about fall? Pumpkin lattes are back, you can dig out your favorite sweaters, and sweet potatoes are finally in season. Best of all, the crisp temps make fall the perfect time to exercise outdoors: "The cool weather allows you to enjoy yourself without having to worry about being overheated or too cold," says Terri Walsh, celebrity trainer and creator of the Active Resistance Training Method (A.R.T.). And that means you're more likely to feel awesome during your workout, and maybe even log an extra mile or climb another trail.
But before you lace up and head outside, prepare for your outdoor adventure with Walsh's fall weather workout tips:
Wear Layers
It may feel slightly nippy at first, but the weather has a rep for changing on a moment's notice. Dress in layers that you can easily remove if your body starts to heat up—or put back on if you get cold, says Walsh.
Stay Hydrated
Many people forget to drink enough fluids during fall workouts because it's not super hot, says Walsh. Not good. Keep drinking as normal to avoid dehydration. While it's good to carry water, you can add some flavor with a bit of fruit juice to get even more nutrients.
Pack Snacks
Don't disrupt your outing for a food pit stop. If you'll be out most of the day hiking or biking, Walsh recommends bringing a small backpack with nuts or fruit stashed inside. No matter where you are, at least you have a constant source of fuel.
And if you think running is the only outdoor exercise to try, it's time to get creative! If you're near some branches and a log, you'll definitely want to try this off-the-beaten-trail circuit workout. But if a park is your only outdoor fitness center, find a jungle gym and do these fun exercises on the playground. The kids in line for the monkey bars can wait their turn.


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An Overview of City College
An Overview of City College
City College of San Francisco (CCSF) is a public, two-year community college accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community & Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Since its founding in 1935, City College has evolved into a multicultural, multi-campus community college that is one of the largest in the country. CCSF offers courses in more than 50 academic programs and over 100 occupational disciplines. There is a full range of credit courses leading to the Associate of Arts and Science degrees, most of which meet the general education requirements for transfer to a four-year colleges and universities.
Academic Life
Associate degrees are granted in academic programs such as Broadcasting, Business, Computer Science, Culinary Arts, Engineering, Fashion, Graphic Communications, Health Care, Nursing, Physical Education and Dance, as well as Women's Studies. The College's Honors Program provides students an enhanced educational experience along with potential transfer and scholarship benefits. CCSF employs 815 full-time and 1,035 part-time faculty, 95 percent of whom have master's degrees and nearly 250 holding doctorates.
Campus Life
The Student Activities Office provides resources, support and
leadership training for eight Associated Students Councils and more
than 80 clubs and student organizations. It sponsors a wide variety
of concerts and lectures throughout the year. It funds the Book Loan
Program, Dr. Betty Shabazz Family Resource Center, Multi-Cultural
Resource Center, Queer Resource Center, Student Health, Students
Supporting Students mentoring program, and Women's Resource Center.
Students can also avail themselves of the Fitness Center, enjoy nationally ranked intercollegiate sports, and participate in the College's award-winning intercollegiate Speech and Debate Program. The College also features a student-run newspaper, The Guardsman, television and radio stations. Performances given by students in music, dance, and theatre Arts further enhance campus life.
Facilities and Resources
Successful Bond initiatives have allowed City College to embark on construction of new campus facilities including the Mission and Chinatown/North Beach Campuses, the Community Health and Wellness Center, the Student Health Services Center, the Child Development, and the joint-use classroom building with San Francisco State University. The Performing Arts Center and an Advanced Technology Building are in the design phase.
City College has over 70 computer labs with about 2100 computers comprising Windows PCs and Macs. Windows PCs and some Macintoshes are available to CCSF students who require Internet connectivity and Microsoft Office applications. Computers are available in the Academic Computing Resource Center (Batmale 301), and in the College's Louise and Claude Rosenberg, Jr., Library on the Ocean Campus which features a Language Center, a Learning Assistance Center, and a Media Center.
Athletics / Sports
Intercollegiate athletics are offered for men and women. College teams compete in the Coast Conference and with teams from other colleges. Intercollegiate sports include baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, soccer, softball, tennis, track, badminton, volleyball, and judo. City College of San Francisco Football Teams has won eight national championships.
Financial Aid / Tuition
In-state enrollment fees are affordable at City College. California residents pay $46 per credit. Financial aid is available including grants, college work-study, and loans. Students may apply for these programs by filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Nonresident tuition fee is an additional $187 per credit. There is a $17 health fee. Students who are California residents may apply for a Board of Governors Fee Waiver.


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NEW YORK, Nov 13 (Reuters) – Sotheby's staged the biggest auction in its 268-year history on Tuesday, led by a $75 million Mark Rothko and a record-setting $40 million work by Jackson Pollock at its post-war and contemporary art sale.
With an impressive total of $375 million, the auction showed the buoyancy of an art market that has mostly been on a roll since its quick recovery from the 2008 financial crisis.
Sotheby's said it was the best result it ever had for a single auction, and it beat the high pre-sale estimate.
A "screaming pope" piece by Francis Bacon sold for nearly $30 million, a Willem de Kooning fetched just under $20 million and a $17.4 million Gerhard Richter augmented the muscular results for the vibrant Rothko masterpiece "No. 1 (Royal, Red and Blue)" and Pollock's seminal drip painting, "Number 4, 1951."
Officials said they were thrilled with the outcome.
"If you want to talk about the market being happy, healthy and well, well, here it is," said Tobias Meyer, auctioneer and worldwide head of contemporary art. "That's probably about as good as it gets."
The sale was driven by collectors who flexed their financial muscles after largely sitting on their hands a week ago at Impressionist and modern art auctions. The strong prices gave testament to the deep pockets of determined collectors' pursuit of the rarest and most highly regarded trophy works.
Bidding for the Rothko started at $28 million, but immediately jumped to $35 million. As increments of $1 million drove the price to $56 million, a bidder, who ultimately prevailed, upped the ante by bidding $60 million.
The work, which Sotheby's had estimated would sell for $35 million to $50 million, had been in the same collection since 1982 and thus marked a rare opportunity for trophy hunters. At $71,122,500 including commission, it was the second-highest price paid for a Rothko at auction.
The Pollock, part of a group of eight abstract expressionist works from a private collection, fetched $40.4 million, easily eclipsing Pollock's auction record. It has been estimated to sell for $25 million to $35 million.
Other highlights of the sale, at which virtually every major piece was sold and 85 percent of the 69 lots found buyers, included Andy Warhol's "Suicide," which soared to $15.2 million, or more than twice the pre-sale estimate, and Franz Kline's "Shenandoah," which fetched $9.3 million, beating the high estimate and setting an artist's record.
The auctions wrap up on Wednesday when Christie's holds its sale of post-war and contemporary art.


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