Quast Magazine

10/08/2020

50´s Birthday !!!

8.10.1970

Matthew Paige Damon was born on October 8, 1970, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Kent Damon, a stockbroker, realtor and tax preparer, and Nancy Carlsson-Paige, an early childhood education professor at Lesley University.

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https://www.businessinsider.com/mars-outposts-are-doable-but-maybe-not-colonies-2018-5
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10/08/2020

A new convertible Aston Martin is here in the form of the latest Vantage Roadster. As with the coupé, the Roadster uses a turbocharged 503bhp 4.0-litre V8 engine from Mercedes-AMG, and it sends drive to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic gearbox.

Aston Martin claims that the 0-62mph sprint takes 3.8 seconds and the top speed is 190mph, so despite the Roadster being 60kg heavier than the hard-top, the loss in straight-line performance is minimal. The chassis set-up is bespoke to cater for the loss of roof, but the coupé’s electronic differential and adaptive dampers are carried over.

More at: https://www.astonmartin.com/en-us/models/new-vantage

10/02/2020

The Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed/suspension bridge in New York City, spanning the East River between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Opened on May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the first fixed crossing across the East River. It was also the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time of its opening, with a main span of 1,595.5 feet (486.3 m) and a deck located 127 ft (38.7 m) above mean high water. The span was originally called the New York and Brooklyn Bridge or the East River Bridge but was officially renamed the Brooklyn Bridge in 1915.

Proposals for a bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn were first made in the early 19th century, which eventually led to the construction of the current span, designed by John A. Roebling. His son Washington Roebling oversaw the construction and contributed further design work, assisted by the latter's wife, Emily Warren Roebling. While construction started in 1870, numerous controversies and the novelty of the designed construction process caused the actual construction to be prolonged over thirteen years. Since opening, the Brooklyn Bridge has undergone several reconfigurations, having carried horse-drawn vehicles and elevated railway lines until 1950. To alleviate increasing traffic flows, additional bridges and tunnels were built across the East River. Following gradual deterioration, the Brooklyn Bridge has been renovated several times, including in the 1950s, 1980s, and 2010s.

Photo by: Joshua Derr/Getty Images

More at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooklyn_Bridge
https://www.history.com/topics/landmarks/brooklyn-bridge

10/01/2020

Electric SUV from Volkswagen ? It is real ?

The new ID.4 has arrived – with the versatility of an SUV and the sustainability of an electric vehicle. Presales of Volkswagen’s new, electric SUV are simultaneously launching in Germany and further European countries only one day after its world premiere. There are two preconfigured edition models to choose from: the ID.4 1ST and ID.4 1ST Max. Both generate an output of 150 kW (204 PS), feature a battery with 77 kWh and very generous equipment. The ID.4 is launching in the world’s largest market segment, the compact SUV class.

More at:https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/the-new-id4-volkswagen-starts-presales-of-its-first-fully-electric-suv-6448

10/01/2020

Just something more about new BMW M3 & M4
BMW

Iconic design and an unrivalled level of sportiness. Take a closer look at the all-new BMW M3 Sedan, BMW M4 Competition Coupé as well as the exclusive BMW M ...

10/01/2020

This is the future!!!

Boeing 787 Dreamliner

The industry-leading technology of the 787 Dreamliner is creating remarkable opportunities for airlines around the world and dramatically improving the air travel experience. We call it the Dreamliner effect. The airplane's unparalleled fuel efficiency and range flexibility enables carriers to profitably open new routes as well as optimize fleet and network performance. And for their passengers, an experience like none other in the air, with more comfort and less fatigue. The Dreamliner effect. That's a better way to fly.

More:https://www.boeing.com/commercial/787/ https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2018/11/16/first-look-united-airlines-shows-off-its-first-boeing-787-10-dreamliner/2029196002/

Photo: © John Murphy

10/01/2020

New BMW M4 with 510HP

The BMW M4 Coupé is a puristic sports coupé with outstanding driving characteristics. Responsible for this are a 480-hp high-performance BMW M TwinPower Turbo power unit, rear-wheel drive and highly developed technologies with their origins in motorsport, such as the M specific suspension with Active M Differential. A perfectly incremented manual 6-speed M transmission with short, precise gear changes facilitates an especially intensive interaction between driver and vehicle. The athletic exterior design and the distinctive M specific equipment options and design features additionally underline the dynamic character of the BMW M4 Coupé.

more at:https://www.bmw.com/en/bmw-models/m4-coupe.html

10/01/2020

DID YOU KNOW?

History of New York City

The written history of New York City began with the first European explorer the Italian Giovanni da Verrazzano in 1524. European settlement began with the Dutch in 1608.

The "Sons of Liberty" destroyed British authority in New York City, and the Stamp Act Congress of representatives from throughout the Thirteen Colonies met in the city in 1765 to organize resistance to British policies. The city's strategic location and status as a major seaport made it the prime target for British seizure in 1776. General George Washington lost a series of battles from which he narrowly escaped (with the notable exception of the Battle of Harlem Heights, his first victory of the war), and the British Army controlled New York City and made it their base on the continent until late 1783, attracting Loyalist refugees. The city served as the national capital under the Articles of Confederation from 1785–1789, and briefly served as the new nation's capital in 1789–90 under the United States Constitution. Under the new government the city hosted the inauguration of George Washington as the first President of the United States, the drafting of the United States Bill of Rights, and the first Supreme Court of the United States. The opening of the Erie Canal gave excellent steamboat connections with upstate New York and the Great Lakes, along with coastal traffic to lower New England, making the city the preeminent port on the Atlantic Ocean. The arrival of rail connections to the north and west in the 1840s and 1850s strengthened its central role.

Beginning in the mid-18th century, waves of new immigrants arrived from Europe dramatically changing the composition of the city and serving as workers in the expanding industries. Modern New York City traces its development to the consolidation of the five boroughs in 1898 and an economic and building boom following the Great Depression and World War II. Throughout its history, New York City has served as a main port of entry for many immigrants, and its cultural and economic influence has made it one of the most important urban areas in the United States and the world.

more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_New_York_City