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2002 Mercedes C240, Sunroof, Heated Seats, Garaged, One Owner, Excellent Condition
This 2002 Mercedes Benz C240 Automatic sedan was purchased new by my 63 year old mother at our local dealership, it was her 5th or 6th Mercedes, it's all she would ever drive. The car has led a pampered life and its shows by its outstanding condition. The car is virtually flawless and has always been garaged since day one, and has rarely traveled out in inclement weather. It is a Stunning Jet Black with Saddle Interior, with bright and shiny paint, a very classy and desirable color combination. The car has been detailed every year, and has had every scheduled maintanance performed on time. The car comes with a folder my mother kept with every receipt, all original paperwork, "Congradulations" letter, new car folder, owners manual, and we have a clear title in hand. There has been no work done beyond routine service. The car has no dings or dents, has never been hit, and has a clean Carfax report. It does have a cracked driving light lens, photo available. The car has 94,000 mostly highway miles on it, it runs and drives excellent with no noises, no rattles, no issues at all. This is a fun and powerful German Luxury car that handles and drives superbly for an affordable price.
The car is nicely loaded with AC, Power Windows, Locks, Curb Assist Mirrors, Cruise Control, Heated Seats and Mirrors, Tilt - Telescoping Steering Wheel, 6 CD Changer, Cassette Player, Mercedes version of On-Star and much more. The engine starts and idles smoothly, the automatic Transmission shifts perfectly. My mother has babied the car since new, and it never been pushed or abused.
This is a chance to own a super clean and very well taken care of C240 bought new by a "Little Old Lady" at a fraction of its original price. The car is my mother's "Baby", and would never be for sale, except my mother is no longer able to drive, and we need to sell the car to help pay for her care.
Antalya Müzesi, Birinci Dünya Savaşından sonra bölgeye gelen işgal güçlerinin yağmasından kurtarılan eserlerin korunması amacıyla ilk olarak 1922 yılında Alaaddin Cami’de kurulmuş. 1937 yılında Yivli Minare Camisi’ne taşınan Müze, yerleşimi, teşhir ve düzenlemeleri tamamlandıktan sonra 1972 yılında günümüz binasında ziyarete açılmış ve 1988 yılında “Avrupa Konseyi Yılın Müzesi” ödülüne layık görülmüş. Müze, bugün toplam 30.000 m2’lik bir alanda hizmet vermekte. İnsanlık tarihine kesintisiz tanıklık etmiş, Anadolu topraklarının zengin geçmişe sahip yerlerinden biri olan Antalya Bölgesinin sınırları içerisinde yer alan üç antik kültür bölgesinden Likya, Pamfilya ve Pisidya’nın önemli bir bölümü Antalya Müzesi’nin sorumluluk alanını oluşturuyor. Arkeolojik zenginlikleriyle eşsiz bir açık hava müzesi durumundaki Antalya’da her yıl pek çok bilim insanı tarafından bilimsel kazılar yapılmakta. Salonlarda, Antalya topraklarının ilk insanla başlayan ve insanlığın binlerce yıllık geçmişini yansıtan, kronolojik ve yer yer konularına göre sergilenen eserler görülebilir. Hiç kuşkusuz Antalya Müzesi dünyanın en önemli müzeleri arasında yer alıyor...
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Ordenación Parcela Dotacional & Desarrollo de Biblioteca en el Barrio residencial de Novo Mesoiro (A Coruña)
El proyecto consta de tres fases desde lo general hasta lo concreto:
a) Estudio territorial del entorno de actuación.
Análisis desde la escala amplia para poder ver las características del entorno en el que tenemos que trabajar, a fin de ver sus valores y deficiencias para poder tenerlos en cuenta.
La parcela objeto de la ordenación tiene una superficie de 51.785 m2. Se encuentra situada entre el tejido industrial del Polígono de Pocomaco y una hilera de tres bloques de viviendas de B+9 alturas pertenecientes al Barrio residencial de Novo Mesoiro.
b) 1ª Fase: Proyecto de Ordenación.
''La arquitectura es el conjunto de las modificaciones y alteraciones introducidas en la superficie terrestre con objeto de satisfacer las necesidades humanas''. William Morris.
Esta cita puede servir como excusa para exponer la razón del nacimiento del proyecto, que no es otra que la modificación de una topografía alterando su geometría para domesticarla y hacerla susceptible de un uso más práctico.
Mediante la utilización de las plataformas o los socalcos, se plantea una estrategia de actuación lo menos agresiva posible y esta TOPOGRAFÍA ARTIFICIAL surge espontáneamente.
Se marcan varios ámbitos altimétricos según su mejor adecuación a la topografía, entre los que se desplegarán aterrazamientos salvados mediante rampas y escaleras.
Los edificios se entierran parcialmente, alcanzando las plazas y conectándolas a través de organización interior en tres plantas (sótanos, planta principal y Centro Cívico).
La ordenación de los equipamientos se piensa desde un punto teórico de inter-funcionalidad, huyendo de la típica ordenación de edificios separados y autónomos. Necesitamos así un nexo entre ellos. Surge así el Centro Cívico como elemento de conexión, debido a su carácter más abierto y a su mayor ambigüedad funcional. Este albergará varios usos propios y otros pertenecientes a los distintos equipamientos susceptibles de una menor relación directa con ellos (aulas, talleres, salas polivalentes, cafetería, restaurante, etc).
Se busca pues con esta organización, cierta flexibilidad de uso y gestión pudiendo estos usos ambiguos funcionar dependiendo bien de la Biblioteca o del Centro Cívico según convenga. Actuará como doble-bisagra del conjunto entre si, y con la trama viaria del barrio. Se busca más la integración y consolidación urbana del entorno, que un protagonismo singular de simple naturaleza formal.
El conjunto de la ordenación se estructura en cuatro plantas: planta de sótanos, planta principal de equipamientos, planta 1ª Centro Cívico, planta 2ª Centro Cívico.
c) 2ª Fase: Proyecto de Biblioteca de Barrio.
Evolución de las bibliotecas en cuanto a las funciones que han desarrollado y las formas y espacios que estas funciones han generado.
La 1ª parte se la podría denominar como bibliotecas basadas en la ''función contenedor'', edificios cuya principal función es la de albergar libros. Sin duda esta función es la esencia que da origen al tipo primigenio, el uso que se ha considerado como esencial a la hora de buscar la naturaleza de este edificio (Boullé). El resultado serían las bibliotecas clásicas como almacén y exposición de libros, edificios monumento a la cultura del hombre, templos del saber. Pero con el paso del tiempo han ido apareciendo otras funciones que complementando a esta primigenia, han llegado en algunos casos a convertirse en protagonistas. Estas nuevas funciones se las pueden sintetizar en una que sería la ''función social''.
Por otro lado, la invasión que Internet está ejecutando ha puesto en tela de juicio la vigencia del libro físico y consecuentemente la vigencia del continente que los alberga. Esta amenaza pondría en peligro la necesidad de la biblioteca clásica, en la que el contenido arrastraría al contenedor. De este modo, las bibliotecas que no dependan en exclusiva de esta función, poseen una mayor garantía de persistencia. Esta es la biblioteca que pretendo hacer. Una biblioteca como equipamiento indispensable, edificio público principal de un barrio, que ocupando posiciones estratégicas y lugares preeminentes en el entorno en el que se inserte, generen espacios urbanos de referencia social y cultural. Un equipamiento cuyo principal objetivo es el social, ya sea de activación de la vida urbana y cultural en áreas de crecimiento, como ocurre nuestro caso, o de rehabilitación y mejora social en el caso de entornos degradados. Un edificio contenedor y generador de vida que colabore a la formación de las personas de un entorno concreto. Que cree lazos de unión que fortalezcan el sentimiento de pertenencia a un determinado entorno físico-social.
Se han seguido dos estrategias diferenciadas a la hora del diseño de los espacios interiores. Estas derivan de las diferentes condiciones (iluminación, acústica, ventilación, etc) que serían óptimas en base a los usos que deberán desempeñar:
A_ Usos propios de biblioteca: los núcleos principales de la biblioteca están pensados desde el concepto de flexibilidad, posibilitando la libre distribución de usos y mobiliario según convenga. En este sentido se crea la estructura en retícula de pilares de hormigón armado y se emplea el suelo técnico como solución en la que puede modificarse la posición de las cajas de conexión con el simple cambio de las piezas de pavimento correspondiente.
Se pretende crear espacios de gran control de todas las condiciones internas, desde una filosofía de ahorro energético.
Con respecto a la iluminación se busca el máximo aprovechamiento de la luz natural planteando la iluminación artificial como un complemento. En este sentido se crea un cerramiento traslúcido de doble hoja de policarbonato, que genera un alto nivel de iluminación natural controlada.
El diseño de la climatización busca prescindir de sistemas de aire acondicionado buscando desde el proyecto las formas que favorezcan la compatibilidad del comportamiento energético del edificio con las condiciones exteriores. El sistema de climatización lo configuran fan coils en falso techo, produciendo calor y frío, según convenga, por sistemas de agua.
Con respecto al la ventilación, para evitar el problema que existe en los edificios de uso público, en los que la ventilación natural genera molestias a los usuarios e interferencias con los sistemas de climatización, se crean ventanas fijas con aireadores de control remoto.
Se recurre a la ventilación en el acondicionamiento de los espacios de biblioteca principales, especialmente para refrigeración, provocando corrientes de aire para reducir la temperatura. Este efecto es más interesante en verano cuando por la noche las temperaturas descienden y podemos disipar por ventilación el calor acumulado en los interiores, de modo que al día siguiente tanto el aire interior como el propio edificio estarán a una temperatura óptima. Durante el día se produce su calentamiento y así se repite el ciclo. Las dobles alturas con aberturas opuestas buscan generar el concepto geométrico de ''chimenea'', recurso formal que mejora la circulación y renovación del aire.
B_ Otros usos: en el resto del edificio se sigue la misma filosofía de diseño de los espacios de la biblioteca, pero incidiendo menos en el control de las condiciones. Así aparecen ventanas practicables, desaparece el cerramiento de policarbonato, la ventilación cruzada se complica porque afecta a espacios de usos distintos, etc.
The Heydar Aliyev Center (Azerbaijani: Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi) is a 57,500 m2 (619,000 sq ft) building complex in Baku, Azerbaijan, designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles. The main contractor, Dia Holdings, is owned by actors that are linked to Azerbaijan's ruling Aliyev family's network of offshore companies.
The center is named after Heydar Aliyev (1923–2003), the first secretary of Soviet Azerbaijan from 1969 to 1982, and president of Azerbaijan Republic from October 1993 to October 2003.
Design
In 2007, Zaha Hadid was appointed as the design architect of the Center after a competition. The Center houses a conference hall (auditorium), a gallery hall and a museum. The project is intended to play an integral role in the intellectual life of the city. Located close to the city center, the site plays a pivotal role in the redevelopment of Baku.
The Heydar Aliyev Center represents a fluid form which emerges by the folding of the landscape's natural topography and by the wrapping of individual functions of the Center. All functions of the Center, together with entrances, are represented by folds in a single continuous surface. This fluid form gives an opportunity to connect the various cultural spaces whilst at the same time, providing each element of the Center with its own identity and privacy. As it folds inside, the skin erodes away to become an element of the interior landscape of the Center.
The Heydar Aliyev Center had an official soft-opening ceremony on 10 May 2012 held by the president of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
Extending on eight floor levels, the center accommodates a 1,000-seat auditorium, temporary exhibition spaces, a conference center, workshops, and a museum.
The building was nominated for awards in 2013 at both the World Architecture Festival and the biennial Inside Festival. In 2014, the Center won the Design Museum's Design of the Year Award 2014 despite concerns about the site's human rights record. This makes Hadid the first woman to win the top prize in that competition.
In popular culture
The building was featured in Extreme Engineering, a documentary television series that airs on the Discovery Channel and the Science Channel. The episode called "Azerbaijan's Amazing Transformation" was aired on 22 April 2011 as part of season 9. The building was seen on The Grand Tour episode entitled "Sea to unsalty sea," with presenter Jeremy Clarkson praising the building and Hadid. The building was also featured on the "postcard" of Samra Rahimli for the postcard of Azerbaijan at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 and in a Google Doodle in 2017.
Interior
On 29 June 2012, the Heydar Aliyev Center held the official opening of Crans Montana Forum, attended by the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili, President of Macedonia Gjorge Ivanov, President of Montenegro Filip Vujanović, as well as foreign public figures, MPs, intellectuals, and business circles.
On 3 July 2012, the Center held the ceremony of the official seeing-off of the Azerbaijani delegation to take part in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. The ceremony was attended by the President Republic of Azerbaijan, President of the National Olympic Committee Ilham Aliyev and his spouse Mehriban Aliyeva. Photo banners reflecting the Olympic movement in Azerbaijan were installed in the lobby of the Heydar Aliyev Center. President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev made a speech at the ceremony.
After repairs following a major fire (see below), on 2 and 3 November 2013, the Moscow music theater Helikon Opera under the direction of the People's Artist of Russia Dmitry Bertman, presented performances at the Heydar Aliyev Center. On 2 November, the Helikon-Opera presented a gala concert "The Enduring Love", a program that included lyric songs by Marilyn Monroe, Tina Turner, Elton John, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, and the Beatles. On 3 November, the artists performed the opera Siberia by the Italian composer Umberto Giordano staged by Dmitry Bertmann.
Exhibitions
"Life, Death, and Beauty"
On 21 June 2013, the Center held the exhibition of works by American artist Andy Warhol titled "Life, Death, and Beauty" supervised by Gianni Mercurio, dated for the 85th anniversary of the artist. The exhibition for the first time in Azerbaijan displayed over one hundred works by the artist, including featurettes by Warhol. There were shown photos of the author, portraits of the world film, music, and fashion stars, as well as other world-renowned works, including Flowers, Camouflage, The Last Supper, Male Hands Praying, and Electric Chair. On 6 August, the artist's birthday, Baku residents and visitors could freely visit the exhibition, which ran until 9 September.
"At the turn of the century"
On 1 October 2013, the Heydar Aliyev Center held a personal exhibition of the People's Artist of Azerbaijan, vice-president of the Russian Academy of Arts Tahir Salahov, titled "At the turn of the century". The exhibition was dated for the 85th anniversary of the artist. His great contribution to the development of Azerbaijani fine art was highlighted at the exhibition opening. The artistic heritage of Salahov is an integral part of the art of not only Azerbaijan, but also the entire former Soviet Union. He is recognized as one of the founders of the "severe style" in painting. The exhibition featured over 100 works by the artist, created at different times, and his works on the carpets. Among the exhibits were the portraits of Heydar Aliyev, the composer Gara Garayev and Dmitri Shostakovich, the musician Mstislav Rostropovich, the works Aidan, Morning. Absheron, Koroglu, Absheron triptych – Ateshgah, The Caspian today, Maiden Tower, and other well-known works of the people's artist. The exhibition ran until 8 November 2013.
In 2017, the center also opened its doors to the Contemporary Turkish Art Exhibition, a collection of art pieces by various Turkish artists.
"Masterpieces of History" exhibition
On 27 May 2019, the Heydar Aliyev Center hosted the "Masterpieces of History" exhibition, which included ancient artifacts from Georgia and Azerbaijan.
The majority of artifacts belong to Gajar epoch and include ceramic and metal works, canvases, miniatures and belongings of Fatali Khan, including his portrait.
The exhibition also featured photographic collection by Dmitri Yermakov, a participant of the Russian-Ottoman War of 1877-1878.
"Hyperrealistic Sculpture. Almost Alive" exhibition
On 29 November 2018, the Almost Alive exhibition was held at the Heydar Aliyev Center. The exhibition consisted of deformed figures of extraordinary dimensions, monochrome statues, and pieces representing various body parts.
The exhibition featured works created by Daniel Firman, Duane Hanson, Tony Matelli, Mel Ramos, Mathilde ter Heijne, Robert Graham, Allen Jones, Zharko Basheski, George Segal and other artists.
"Possible Dimensions" exhibition
On 22 May 2019, Zurab Tsereteli opened an exhibition at the Heydar Aliyev Center. The exhibition was dedicated to Zurab Tsereteli's 85th anniversary. Thirty paintings and statues brought from Moscow, Tbilisi and London were displayed at the exhibition.
Vienna Strauss Festival Orchestra
On 26 November 2018, Strauss Festival Orchestra Vienna held a concert at the Heydar Aliyev Center. The orchestra had also appeared with concerts at the Heydar Aliyev Center back in 2014 and 2016.
"Inner Engineering: Technologies for Wellbeing" lecture by Sadguru
Jaggi Vasudev, also known as Sadguru, gave a lecture in the Heydar Aliyev Center on 10 November 2018. The subject constitutes a comprehensive system derived from centuries-old yoga studies aiming at profound and sustainable personal transformation.
Fire
On 20 July 2012, after a single performance, a fire started on the roof of the building at about 11:30am. It was quickly put out by firemen, and it was initially reported that the fire only damaged the roof of the building, leaving the interior only slightly damaged, mainly because of the water used by firemen to extinguish the fire. However, the damage was later reported to have had "grave consequences and material damage on a large scale." Officials concluded the fire resulted from negligence in the use of welding equipment in the roof; three Turkish contractors were subsequently charged under Azerbaijan's criminal code. After sixteen months of repairs, it was formally re-opened on 5 November 2013.
Mini Azerbaijan
The Mini Azerbaijan exhibition on the second floor features models of 24 historical and architectural buildings. Visitors can also learn about the history and architecture of buildings exhibited in both Azerbaijani and English.
Among exhibited buildings are those dated to the Middle Ages (Maiden Tower, Momine Khatun Mausoleum), 19th century (Baku Bazaar, Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall, Ismailiyya Palace), USSR era (Government House, Green Theatre), 21st century (Baku Crystal Hall, Flame Towers) as well as the buildings being constructed (Baku Olympic Stadium, State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan).
International relations
The Heydar Aliyev Center maintains close ties with a number of international agencies, peer structures abroad, museums and exhibition centers. The Center has organized events and exhibitions as a result of joint cooperation with different organization, museums and exhibitions of Austria, Belgium, Great Britain, France, Italy, Russia, Slovenia, Turkey and so on. At the same time, it has conducted a number of projects in Great Britain, Israel, Italy, Hungary, Romania, Russia, Turkey, Japan and others. Center has become a member of various international organizations.
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) The Association's major goal is to provide support to the agencies involved in the organization of events and exhibitions through resources and information, and the development of the exhibition industry. The Center enjoys the IAEE membership as of 17 September 2013.
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) The ICCA is the world s leading association in the field of organizing and accommodating international events with 90 member states at the moment. The Center became the ICCA member as of 10 October 2013.
The International Association of Convention Centers (AIPC) The Association the Center acceded as of 15 September 2014 unites professional managers of convention centers and exhibitions halls, with more than 50 member states currently represented.
The Association of Event Organizers (AEO) The association unites organizations involved in the management, operation and sales of events. Sharing best practices in security and sustainability matters, as well as technical and financial issues, constitutes the major objective of the AEO, with the Heydar Aliyev Center being a member to as of 15 December 2014.
U.S. Soldiers in the 125th Multi-Role Bridge Company, South Carolina Army National Guard, conduct an over-water transport of an M2 Bradley and M1 Abrams tracked vehicle during training at Clarks Hill Training Center in Plum Branch, South Carolina, Feb. 20, 2016. (U.S. Army National Guard courtesy photo/ Released)
We were able to get some really natural smiles of everyone. I had lots of help from all the girls saying silly quotes from movies and showing funny pictures on their phones. All in all, it was a very lively and energetic session with lots of laughs. Thanks girls!
In the KEPR-TV newsroom. That's my desk in the bottom of the photo, with the Dublin sign and the U2 photo. And yes, a thesaurus (the blue book). Every good sportscaster should have a thesaurus. And I should have one, too.
And I would be remiss if I didn't mention that the other gentleman in the photo is my good friend Rich B., who was our weatherman at the time.