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Stephanie moved into her château in 2005.Īnd although people were living on the site from at least the 13th century, the building can be dated from around the late 15th or early 16th century. Yet what makes her stand out is the people she has chosen to share her château adventure.įor example, while most château owners run their property with a partner, she owns hers with her two best friends – one an ex-boyfriend – and lives with an ever-shifting group of friends, volunteer helpers, mum and brother which she describes herself as “one weird family”.Īnd while the pandemic has had a devastating effect on many businesses, it forced Stephanie to look for another way to bring in money, and against the odds, she’s now more successful than she’s ever been. And having studied Opera at Trinity college of music, is an accomplished singer too. Yet even among this unique breed Stephanie Jarvis is atypical. And only the very brave will leave everything they know behind to start a new life from scratch in a foreign country. Because although many people would love to own or run one of these magnificent stately buildings, far fewer are willing to devote the time and energy needed into restoring and managing these huge properties. Russell’s gravelly voice and sparse but on point dialogue just cements the fact that this a man who will not suffer fools gladly and at his core is honorable and will do the right thing even if costs him his life.Château owners are different from everyday folk. Even the cigarette that Plissken lights up at the end of the movie is reminiscent of the cigarillos that Eastwood was known for in his Sergio Leone films. The hombre that is a loner but yet by nature a leader. In addition to the obvious science-fiction and horror elements, there are so many homages to Clint Eastwood and his character of the “Man with No Name” that I sincerely wondered if Kurt might have consciously made that decision since he helped write the script.Īt the heart of it, Snake Plissken is a retired gunslinger. John Carpenter knows how to do this adroitly. The idea of mixing several genres is audacious and if not executed properly it can be disastrous. Concept Concept – Kurt Russell – Courtesy of Paramount Pictures, Rysher Entertainment When you can get the man known for singing Shaft for a hot minute, that is a coup.Ģ. I did recognize him as the basketball court guard. However, he is listed in IMDb as uncredited and unconfirmed. One thing Campbell knows how to do is OWN his characters. He makes the most of his limited screen time which is evidenced by the fact that 22 years later, audiences still recall his appearance. Bruce Campbell, damn near unrecognizable as the Surgeon General of Beverly Hills is frightening. Of course, I am going to mention this one. Challenging Plissken is never a wise move. Hard to believe that the mild-mannered geek was able to play super obnoxious but he did. Then we have Robert Carradine ( Revenge of the Nerds) as Skinhead. Let’s just say, he is perfect for the part. His exchanges with Snake (Russell) are hysterical. Peter Fonda as the aging surfer dude, Pipeline who probably fried his brain on an LSD trip while “shooting the curl” is amusing. Another great point about the casting is the cameos. Kurt Russell, Steve Buscemi and Pam Grier are all familiar names from his world. Let’s face it, this film at first glance when you see the credits could actually be mistaken for a Quentin Tarantino venture. Cameos Cameos – Bruce Campbell – Courtesy of Paramount Pictures, Rysher Entertainment The cast is a who’s who of film, the special FX for the time period aren’t that bad and well, it has Kurt Russell for crying out loud! Here are five reasons why I dig this flick. When watching B movies, I have a tendency to do that. Yes, I will admit there are certain scenes that don’t make much sense but sometimes you just have to go with the flow. Segue to the present and I re-visited Escape from L.A. I wasn’t disappointed although it seemed like everyone else in the world was with the effort. Psyched and ready, I settled in and took the ride. In 1996, I saw John Carpenter’s sequel to his fabulous Escape from New York in Woodland Hills, California. “Welcome to the human race.” – Snake Plissken Land of the Free is a fun B movie romp and I’m not afraid to admit it. Kurt Russell – Escape from LA – Courtesy of Paramount Pictures, Rysher Entertainment I am going to share something that I know quite a few people will disagree with but I’m ready for the consequences. What do you think? Does it give you some ideas for your own car? Let us know what you think in the comment section below and tell us if you’d want Tesla to offer some of those modifications as options. I have a very similar one on my Model S because it’s a Signature Performance version, but I could do without it.īut in this case here, I think it certainly looks better than on the Model S likely due to the shorter back. I’ve never been a fan of the look of a spoiler on a four-door sedan. He also had the windows tinted with a darker tint, which matches very well with the rest of the previously mentioned modifications.Īnother subtle change is the removal of the Tesla ‘T’ logo in the back, which was replaced by the word ‘Tesla’ with each letter spreadout – not unlike the look of the original Roadster.įinally, a carbon fiber spoiler was added to the Model 3. The chrome of the door handles was replaced by the same color as the car, but the chrome around the windows was instead made black or dark grey and it matches the new wheels, which appears to be the new 20″ version of Tesla’s Model 3 Sports Wheels – though they are not officially available in that color. I am personally a big fan of that look and I think it’s especially great on the Model 3 with the door handles now completely melting into the design. For more information, visit most obvious modification is the removal of all chrome features on the vehicle. With a 0 to 60 mph acceleration of 3.9 seconds, a 14,000 rpm redline, and the fastest top gear acceleration of any production car tested by Car & Driver magazine in 2007, the Tesla Roadster is unique in providing super car performance, zero emissions and extraordinary efficiency. The Tesla Roadster is the only highway capable production electric car of any kind for sale in the United States. safety, environmental and durability standards. Tesla Motors develops and manufactures electric vehicles with exceptional design, performance and efficiency, while conforming to all U.S. Earlier this week, Tesla announced that Deepak Ahuja, a former Ford finance executive, joined Tesla as Chief Financial Officer. Franz von Holzhausen and a Model 3 prototype Franz von Holzhausen Franz von Holzhausen is the head of design at Tesla Inc. In July, Tesla announced the appointment of Mike Donoughe, a former VP engineering from Chyrsler LLC, as EVP Vehicle Engineering and Manufacturing. Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla Chief Designer. Tesla will capture this through good design and engineering.”įranz von Holzhausen is the third recent addition of auto industry veterans to the Tesla Motors management team. There is a new hunger in the air for automotive design and looking to where automobiles are going in the future. SAN CARLOS, CA Franz von Holzhausen, former Director of Design for Mazda North America, has joined Tesla Motors as Chief Designer. And were back with The InEVitables new weekly slot (every Thursday morning from here on out), kicking off with Franz von Holzhausen, the only other guy at Tesla who is recognizable by first name. “Tesla is changing the paradigm,” said Franz “we’re going to turn the world on its ear and create high demand through design. Franz is a graduate of the Art Center College of Design. Previously, he served as design manager for General Motors where he worked on the concept and production design of the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Skye, among other projects. In his previous role, Franz led the design and development of concept and production cars for Mazda North America, including the acclaimed Nagare and Furai concept cars. at 12:50pm ET By: Steven Loveday We recently. Franz is joining Tesla with the mission to build the world’s leading automotive design studio,” said Elon. Tesla revealed its Cybervault, meanwhile mocking the time when Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen broke the Cybertrucks windows. Those three in combination are what will make us a great company. Er ist dafür bekannt, Tesla-Fahrzeuge zu entwerfen, darunter das Model S, Model 3, Model X, 13 Model Y 14 und den vorgestellten, aber noch nicht veröffentlichten Cybertruck, Semi und Tesla Roadster der zweiten Generation. “Tesla is about stunning design, combined with breakthrough technology and fantastic service. Franz von Holzhausen bei der Enthüllung des Tesla Cybertruck 2008 ging er zu Tesla. In addition to driving the design direction of Tesla Motors in the short term, Franz is charged with building a world class design competency at Tesla Motors.įranz will report to Elon Musk, Chairman and Product Architect of Tesla Motors. SAN CARLOS, CA– Franz von Holzhausen, former Director of Design for Mazda North America, has joined Tesla Motors as Chief Designer. Grant people outside your organization access to existing teams and channels in MS Teams client software.Īccess, share, and edit Word docs, PowerPoint, and Excel files in real-time. 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If players are prone to losing the way back or simply want to be more safe, try marking their path with torches or another unique block, such as signs, wood planks or wool. Swords have less attack than a trident, but much more durability, a bow is very good for range, and has a good durability, but as you are in a closed area, it may not be as good, and a trident can be both ranged and melee with a lot of attack power. Some good weapons are a sword, trident, or bow, as these provide the best attack or the best durability. A shield is also a good way to protect yourself in the dark. Without a weapon, the player will be defenseless from the large number of mobs that spawn in the darkness underground. Getting lost in a cave without food may result in starvation. Another good thing to bring to the nether is a piece of gold armor, as that will keep the piglins from attacking. Also it is a good idea to know the coordinates of your portal, so that you don't get lost. If you are mining in the nether, it is often good to bring a few fire resistance potions, as well as all the previous things, other than a bed (Because beds explode in the nether). If the player is looking for obsidian, then they need to have a diamond pickaxe. Also, if the player has spare iron, it's recommended to bring iron pickaxes instead of stone pickaxes as they mine faster and have higher durability. A clock is also very helpful because you can tell when it is daytime so that you can safely return to the surface. One must also make sure to bring two or more stacks of sticks, as they can quickly be crafted into a pickaxe, torch, sword, etc. The player may want to bring a bed if they are spending several days underground, so they do not have to go back to their house to sleep. It is helpful to bring food, wood, coal, torches, weapons, and a water bucket. Once they have located their desired layer, they can begin mining using one of the techniques listed below. The player can even find and stand on the uppermost layer of bedrock, then climb up 6 blocks. (Mining at this layer ensures that the floor remains intact if they pour water). The player can also look for lava pools, all air between Y=-63 and -55 are turned to lava during world generation. Using the debug screen (F3) ( Java Edition exclusive) or coordinates ( Bedrock Edition setting) is the easiest way to find the player's altitude. The single best layer for mining is highly debated and is not agreed on. Generates exclusively in the mountains biome.Ĭan be found below y=16, but are most common at y=-59.Ĭan be found below y=16, but is most common at y=-59.Įxcluding lava lakes, can be found below y=-53, but is less common below y=-60.Ĭan be found at all y levels in blobs of 1-14, only in the nether.Ĭan be found between y level 10-117 in all biomes, only in the nether.Ĭan be found between y=8 and 119, but is most common between y=8 and 22, only in the nether.ĭue to being the safest layers to mine where all ores exist in reasonable quantities (especially diamond), layer 10 to 15 are usually considered the best area in which to start mining. In the badlands biome, it is also generated between y=32 and 256.Ĭan be found below y=64, but is most common in y=0.Ĭan be found above y=-16, but are most common in y=236. More common in the dripstone caves biome.Ĭan be found below y=32, but is most common in y=-16. 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Despite this, the Xbox Games Showcase had plenty to show off and in case you missed it you can check out our roundup. What makes this even more difficult for fans of Xbox’s flagship IP is that 343 Industries weren’t even present at the most recent Xbox Games Showcase despite revealing a trailer for their upcoming Halo Infinite Season 4 update just days later which sees the return of the fan-beloved mode Infection. Other fans were also frustrated at the lack of any mention of a future Halo title in the interview with Booty and while one user pointed out that “that’s something for a showcase” the general response from other players such as SudsierBoar was that they are “so sick of ‘reveal culture’ where every little thing needs to be a trailer shown at a certain event.” Activision does this with COD so why not do the same for Halo?” One user seemed baffled that Microsoft hasn’t yet adopted a similar formula to Activision with Call of Duty saying, “I just don’t understand why a company like Microsoft does not push all the resources they have with other development studios to support 343 in building a complete Halo package on launch. Let some other studios make some offshoot material for Halo.” User PH0T0Nman echoed this sentiment again posting, “Please, for the love of the forerunners. Halo Infinite Story walkthrough Although it made more sense to cover the Collectibles and Miscellaneous achievements after the first playthrough, I recommend checking out the Collectibles. Halo fans have been calling for the IP to be divvied out to other developers to create their own experiences, citing studios like Komani who announced a number of new Silent Hill projects being tackled by a range of different studios. There’s very little doubt that The Endless will play a major role in future Halo Infinite chapters. Infinite has a lot of boss fights, but it feels. The Endless Are Halo Infinite’s New Antagonists. Given there were six whole years between the last game and Halo Infinite, one user by the name of xSluma said, “I don’t give a s**t who makes Halo anymore I just want the campaign story to move faster than one game per 6 years, we and more importantly the voice actors are getting older so we need to start getting stories whilst they can still perform.” One of the biggest criticisms of Halo 5 ’s campaign was the repeated boss battles against the Warden Eternal, which felt punishing and tedious. Halo Infinite: The story so far (Image credit: Microsoft/343) After defeating the Covenant and the Flood during the events of Halo 3, Master Chief and Cortana were stranded in deep space with no. Despite modes like forge, co-op campaign and a number of multiplayer playlists absent with the initial release of Halo Infinite, Halo fans want Xbox to pick up the pace with new entries in the series.įollowing a recent interview with Axios where Matt Booty spoke on the future of 343 Industries and the Halo IP many players took to the Halo Reddit noting that they want more information on future Halo games sooner rather than later. While Halo Infinite Season 4 is set to release next week, many players are still frustrated at the slow release of content to the Halo series. |
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