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Disclaimer: This review was written by an owner (or previous owner) of an LCD 2, XB700, D7000, and other various Basshead headphones.
I was in the process of writing a review for the Koss ProDJ100 when I got word that I'd won the Creative Aurvana Live in a recent contest from Headphones.com. They were being hailed as one of the best headphones in the sub 200 USD price bracket, so I decided to compare them to the budget king...the Koss ProDJ100. These have been burned in for at least 24 hours a piece before writing this.
My test track list is quite long, but some of the more noteable ones I will discuss are the ones I'll post.
Techmaster P.E.B. - Bassgasm (Bass Depth Test)
Pendulum - Crush (The 'Is it too Bright' test)
Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman - Con Te Partiro (Male & Female Vocal Test)
Noisia - Sunhammer (Teeny Tiny Details test)
The Who - Pinball Wizard (Classic recording test)
Price & Packaging
Koss ProDJ100 - $80
These headphones have been an 'under the radar' budget choice for quite some time now. They're an absolute steal in my mind for $80. That's really all I can say about the price. Looking at the packaging they're very short sweet and to the point. Cardboard box, name and picture of the headphone. Open it up and you get your cans and 1/8" to 1/4" adapter.
Creative Aurvana Live - $100
The challenger in this match up. When I first heard someone was calling these headphones 'one of the best under 200' I was very sceptical. After owning the DJ100 for awhile I never thought anything around 100 bucks could compete. They are packaged very similarly to the DJ100, but with a few (welcome) extras. Carboard box, picture of headphone, etc. When you open it up though you get your cans, a carrying bag, a 1/8" extension cable, and a 1/4" adapter.
Aesthetics & Build Quality
I love the way these look. No glossy plastic. They're (almost) full aluminum. They were a little smaller than I remembered them being but that just made them more portable. Black and silver made them look just plain sexy to my eyes. They're fairly light (the heaviest part is the cable), but I feel are built quite well. The cups swivel completely flat. The cable is coiled and feels pretty sturdy because of it but the termination leaves a little to be desired. The cable just...ends. It doesn't feel like there's much of a termination at all.
Creative Aurvana Live
These headphones are made completely out of plastic. The cups are a glossy black and silver. The rest is a flat black. My first impression was that they felt a little cheap when it came to build quality. Having handled headphones around the same price that felt worse I wasn't too worried though. As I said, these are black and silver as well but the only silver is the ring around each cup. They're a tad lighter than the DJ100 because of the cable. The cups swivel a bit, but just to enough to get a good fit. One of the nicest things about them though is the cable (where as it's the worst part of the DJ100). It's light, dual entry, and is shorter than the DJ100. Termination is straight but sturdy.
Overall (Build Quality) Winner: Pro DJ100 [No contest really. Aluminum vs Plastic]
Comfort & Isolation
[I'm grouping them together here as the differences between them are mostly small]
Starting with headbands I found the DJ100 to be slightly more comfortable than the CAL. Main reason being that it was a bit wider and didn't create as much immediate pressure. It's also padded more than the CAL which is a nice touch. Moving onto the ability to size them. Again I feel that the DJ100 has an advantage due to the fact it has thick aluminum sliders. They feel more sturdy when extended as opposed to the CAL's thinner ones. Cups is where it starts to get interesting. I give the advantage here to the CAL because they're much easier to fit on my ears. The DJ100's swiveling cups make it a bit difficult to get a good fit which also bleeds over into the isolation category. These cans are evely matched here and both work well for buses and crowded places but the DJ100 is a little tougher to get a proper fit with. Bringing us lastly to the pads...they're both pleather, but the CAL has a major advantage over the DJ100 here. The CAL has nice squishy pads that settle nicely to my ear. The DJ100 on the other hand comes stock with rough pads that I think would bother me more if I had short hair. I would recommend swapping them for M50 pads as soon as you can. They're more evenly matched that way. Oh, and overall weight gives the CAL gets another win. The DJ100's cable is just too heavy.
Recap: Headband - DJ100, Sizing - DJ100, Cups (Fit) - CAL, Isolation - CAL (Due to fit), Pads - CAL, Cable (Weight) - CAL
Overall (Comfort) Winner: Creative Aurvana Live [Due mostly to the cable causing uneven weight distribution]
DO NOT BLOW THESE OUT OF PROPORTION. They are very similar comfort wise to me.
[Again I'll be lumping them together as they both make good portables]
I would call both of these supra aural headphones even though they are more caught in between the 2 extremes (circum vs supra). The CAL has a somewhat smaller form factor due to the thinner headband and smaller cups, but the DJ100 does fold flat making them fairly close here. Either can easily be worn around the neck without getting in the way or causing discomfort but if you walk around in them quite a bit you'll notice the DJ100's cable bouncing and weighing you down. One thing to remember about portables though is they need to be durable. Considering this the DJ100 comes out with the win. If you can stand the cable (or find some way to keep it in check) they make a better portable due to the fact they're more durable and fold flat. The aluminum and rotating cups outweigh the weight of the cable.
Overall (Portability) Winner: DJ100 [Due mostly to durability. If you baby your gear I'd pick the CAL]
You'd think being a DJ headphone would mean these things are bass monsters. This is simply not the case. There is definitely more bass than the CAL, but it's not head shattering like most 'DJ' cans tend to be. Again it extends deep and sounds great, but the DJ100 has the leg up on bass texture. It definitely feels more meaty and fleshed out than the CAL. Thick would be a word I'd describe it as. Thick like syrup. It's punchy when it wants to be but it's mostly just a good rumble between your ears. I didn't find that it bled over into the rest of the spectrum though.
The first thing I'll say about bass on the CAL is that it may leave some to be desired for someone wanting a good amount of bass in their music. It's just not there on the CAL. The bass extends deep and sounds great, but if you're looking for quantity this isn't a headphone for you (unless you've got one of those glorious ZOs). It's very polite and in line. Being a heavy EDM listener I'd call it bass light, but for most it will be just fine. Needless to say it doesn't bleed over or overpower anything else.
(I'm changing it up here. This is a shootout after all. Mids will be compared head to head using (mostly) 'Con Te Partiro - Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman'. This song is my absolute bottom line for testing mids. Male & Female singers with excellent range and all the little details you could want (breathing, strings, etc.)
Jumping right into it I'll say that both of these headphones have excellent mids. It's the strong point of both. Up until now the wonderful mids on the DJ100 have made it an easy choice for any genre in the <$200 category…but the CAL takes it for me. Neither is a slacker, but the reason I've chosen the CAL over my beloved DJ100 from a pure midrange standpoint is the fact that the CAL extracts more detail than the DJ100. I think this may be the one downfall of the DJ100's sweet, thick sound. While the vocals are very textured the detail I want just wasn't there when comparing the 2 directly. The CAL gave me every little breath and pluck where as the DJ100 just lost those little details in its warm sound. I guess it comes down to preference more than anything. If you want every little detail in your instruments and vocals the CAL is for you. If you want a nice warm, smooth sound and can handle some loss of detail the DJ100 is for you.
Without a doubt the highs are the DJ100s weak point. That's not to say they're bad, but they seem rolled off and just take a back seat to the rest of the (excellent sounding) spectrum. They'll never tire you out, but they'll never wow you either. They're just…there.
Almost the opposite of how I felt about their bass. The highs are excellent here. What they lacked in the bass department they make up for in the highs. I think I'll be recommending these a lot for someone looking for a less ridiculous Grado. Probably what gives them the detail I really enjoy. I always worry that with headphones like this I'll never be able to use them as I'd find them painfully bright (being pretty sensitive). This just wasn't the case with the CAL. As stated at the beginning of my review my 'painful highs' test song is 'Crush' by Pendulum. Reason being that this song has constant and loud cymbals through. I love this song, but I can't take it on a lot of headphones because it just hurts my friggin' ears. I'd describe the CALs highs in short like this…Detailed and emphasized without being too bright.
Short but sweet here. They're both closed but the CAL wins out. You won't be too impressed with either, but the CAL just does it better. The instruments seem a bit more 'out of your head' and imaging is better. Again, they just won't compare to an open can though.
DJ100 - Warm (Due to the thick sound) and Balanced. Everything falls into place nicely with the highs taking a back seat.
Creative Aurvana Live - Neutral (On the border of cold, but I think that's due to just being a neutral can) and (again) Balanced. Everything falls into place nicely with the bass taking a back seat. Detail, detail, detail.
We have a new budget king...sort of. The Creative Aurvana Live and Koss ProDJ100 both show what budget-fi really has to offer. You can get something great for under $100. That being said I think that they're really just different flavors on equal footing. If you want more bass and a nice thick, textured sound the DJ100 is your man. If you want a detailed sound with wonderful mids and highs the CAL is your guy. This conclusion is being reached with both headphone 'come as your are' stock.
Things to consider:
- The DJ100 fits M50 pads. One of my biggest gripes is the pads on these headphones. The stock ones are just terrible, but the M50 pads really fix that.
- The Digizoid ZO exists. This little device would absolutely make the CAL my pick for a portable (or any headphone) under $200. The smooth boost without reducing the excellent highs and detail it just what they need.
- Cheap Mogami recables. The other major gripe I have with the otherwise excellent DJ100 is the heavy, coiled cable. Get it recabled with something nice and light and you've got a durable can that's great right out of your headphone out.
Pictures will be labeled for each section and in post 2!
EDIT: Be honest when commenting on this review. You won't hurt my feelings. I really think my reviews read horribly and I hate my formatting.
EDIT 2: Pictures added and 'Scaling' section removed. I will edit it in later, but people are going to want to know more about portable amps which I have none of at the moment.
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Reality-show dad Bryan Masche has gone from Raising Sextuplets to allegedly raising Cain.
And no, we're not talking about that Today show appearance...
The WE network reality star was arrested last week and charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and threatening domestic violence against his wife and costar, Jenny, and her father, E! News has confirmed.
Authorities are staying mum on the specific details of the bust, but it apparently went down while the 32-year-old father of six was visiting relatives in Camp Verde, Ariz.
Masche was arrested after allegedly threatening his family, yelling, and using profanities, according to the local Camp Verde Bugle newspaper.
When police arrived to the home, Masche reportedly didn't comply with their requests and was taken into custody at the Yavapi County Detention Center and subsequently released on $3,500 bond.
Check out other stars who've gotten into trouble with the law in our mug-shot mania gallery.

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2016 Press Releases
Opening on June 29, 2017 and taking over the entire fourth floor of the AGO’s Contemporary Tower, Every. Now. Then: Reframing Nationhood is a dynamic exhibition that aims to address the mistakes of the past, rewrite and reclaim history, and move into the future with new insight.
The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) and Aimia are pleased to announce the winner of the 2016 Aimia | AGO Photography Prize. Chosen by public vote, Ursula Schulz-Dornburg will receive C$50,000. Runners-up Talia Chetrit (USA), Jimmy Robert (France) and Elizabeth Zvonar (Canada) will each receive $5,000 to support their photography practices.
Sir David Adjaye, Christi Belcourt, Junot Díaz and Paul Gross unite for AGO Creative Minds at Massey Hall
After a sold-out launch last fall, AGO Creative Minds at Massey Hall returns to address Art and Nationhood through the eyes of four acclaimed artists. Architect Sir David Adjaye, visual artist Christi Belcourt, author Junot Díaz and filmmaker Paul Gross join moderator Matt Galloway, host of CBC Toronto’s Metro Morning, for an evening of inspired conversation on the nation-state and its impacts. The discussion will address current global politics and how art shapes our understanding of place, history and progress. The event, taking place on April 21, 2017 at 8 p.m., kicks off with a performance by JUNO Award-winning Inuit throat singer Tanya Tagaq and will be live-streamed at cbc.ca/arts and broadcast nationally on CBC Radio One.
It’s the year of Canada, and the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is not shying away from taking a close look at what this country is – and isn’t. A wide variety of programs and exhibitions boldly tell stories about Canada with both a critical lens and an eye for the extraordinary. They’re the stories we know, ones that have been hidden, and ones about where we’re going. With five exhibitions, two innovative digital projects and one marquee live event, the AGO’s sesquicentennial line-up has something for everyone.
The award, which is presented annually to an artist who has made an outstanding contribution to the visual arts in Canada, includes a $50,000 cash prize and a solo exhibition at the AGO within two years.
Supported by Lead Sponsor RBC, this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition opens in Toronto on Oct. 22, 2016 and runs to Jan. 29, 2017. Exclusive members’ previews run from Oct.19 – 21, 2016.
Toronto: Tributes + Tributaries, 1971-1989 opens on Sept. 29, 2016 and runs until May 2017, filling the entire fourth floor of the AGO’s Contemporary Tower.
AGO First Thursdays gets lit this fall with Mykki Blanco, Kardinal Offishall, Witch Prophet and 88 Days of Fortune
TORONTO – The Art Gallery of Ontario’s (AGO) First Thursdays art party series kicks off a new season of performance, live music, talks and interactive installations tomorrow night. Tickets for Septembers First Thursday, featuring musical headliner Mykki Blanco, are on sale now. Tickets for October and November First Thursday will go on sale one week after the previous month’s event, on Sept. 8, 2016, and Oct. 13, 2016, at www.ago.net/FirstThursdays.
The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) and Aimia are pleased to announce the opening of the internationally recognized Aimia | AGO Photography Prize exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) on September 7, 2016. The exhibition will feature the works of four exceptional finalists for the Prize, curated by AGO Associate Curator of Contemporary Art, Adelina Vlas. The winner of this unique prize will be chosen entirely by public vote, either in-person at the AGO upon the exhibition’s opening or online at the Prize website from September 14, 2016, to November 27, 2016, at 11:59 p.m. EST. The winner will be announced November 29, 2016.
Following its debut at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden on Feb. 23, 2017, the exhibition will travel to four major museums in the United States and Canada, opening at the Art Gallery of Ontario on March 3, 2018.

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Do you think George Lucas is "the Antichrist" and "a little devil disguised as a false prophet"? Or do you believe he's "unlocked a generation's imagination"? Either way, the new documentary The People vs. George Lucas, which debuts at next month's South By Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival in Austin, is going to be a must-see.
We haven't gotten a chance to watch the complete movie yet, but according to Nikki Finke, the long list of talking heads includes producer Gary Kurtz, Sandy Lieberson (former head of production at 20th Century Fox) and David Prowse (aka Darth Vader).
Here are two trailers for film, the first slicker and more recent, the second twice as long and with more of the interesting, controversial quotes. Whether you think the director of Star Wars has fulfilled his destiny or destroyed his legacy, check them out and let us know what you think!


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Later this month, on 20 May, it will be announced who is this year’s winner of the Thomas Keller Medal, the most prestigious medal awarded in rowing. The winner, who has been selected by the World Rowing Federation, FISA, will receive the 18-carat gold medal from the hand of Dominik Keller, the son of FISA’s former president Thomas Keller. The ceremony will take place at the 2016 World Rowing Cup II in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Following public nominations, the finalists were decided by FISA’s council and commission members. The nominees are (in alphabetical order):
Erin Cafaro (United States) first made the United States national team as an under-23 rower and, in her first international regatta, she was part of the gold medal women’s four. Cafaro then moved into the senior squad and went on to take gold at the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games in the eights. Along the way, she proved that it was possible to race in two boat classes successfully when she won gold at the 2009 World Rowing Championships in both the eights and pairs. Cafaro’s tenacity saw her overcome injury to carry on and she also challenged the perception that rowing is just for tall women.
Caryn Davies (United States) is described as the epitome of the scholar-athlete. Having earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Harvard University in 2005 and a Doctor of Law from Columbia University in 2013, she also became an Olympic Champion twice and a four-time World Champion between 2002 and 2012. She has stroked the USA eight repeatedly since its winning streak began in 2006 and helped the boat set two World Best Times. Davies then went on to do an MBA at Oxford University, Great Britain, and during that time she stroked the women’s Oxford boat to victory in the 2015 Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race.
Thomas Ebert (Denmark) finished his rowing career with three Olympic medals – two of them gold. Ebert won these as part of Denmark’s legendary lightweight four and included a 2008 successful comeback after stepping away from the four following gold at the Athens Olympics. Ebert’s career spanned nearly two decades and in that time he worked his way up from junior representative, through under-23s before making the Danish senior team as a 21-year-old. By the time of his retirement, Ebert had collected seven senior World Championship titles.
Identical twins Caroline and Georgina Evers-Swindell (New Zealand) retired in 2008 as two-time Olympic Champions. At Beijing, they successfully defended their title in the double sculls. This was the first time in the history of Olympic rowing that two consecutive wins had been achieved in the women’s double. Starting out rowing separately, the twins found success when they rowed together. Beginning in 2002, with a World Champion title, their winning continued. The Evers-Swindells have inspired many New Zealanders to start rowing, especially high school girls.
Between 1990 and 2000 Greg Searle (Great Britain) raced at three Olympic Games and at seven World Rowing Championships. During this time, he won two Olympic medals and five World Championship medals in a variety of sweep boat classes, from the eight to the four to the coxed pair, as well as in one sculling event, the single sculls. Following a fourth-place finish in the pairs at the Sydney Games, Searle retired from the sport for nine years, only to come back and compete at the highest level of competition in his late 30s. He finished his rowing career by medalling at the London 2012 Olympic Games, 20 years after competing at his first Olympic Games in 1992.
Created in 1990, the Thomas Keller Medal award celebrates athletes who have had an outstanding career in rowing, have shown exemplary sportsmanship and technical mastery of the sport as well as symbolise a legendary aspect both in and outside of their rowing career.
For a full list of former winners, please click here.


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Two games into his freshman season a universal truth is emerging about Tony Bradley, the North Carolina forward, and though it was suspected before he ever played a college game, his debut has crystallized what everyone is certain is coming.
“Tony’s going to be a very good player for us,” Roy Williams, the UNC coach, said on Sunday after his team’s 97-57 victory against Chattanooga, a win in which Bradley, with 12 points, was among six Tar Heels who scored in double figures.
Over and over, Bradley’s teammates said what Williams said, essentially. They talked about his offense, his knack for finding the right spot on the court.
“He definitely has a feel for the game,” said Kennedy Meeks, the senior forward. “I think he definitely is in the right positions in the right spots.
They talked about Bradley’s defense, the part of his game that’s earliest in its development.
“Once he gets it, when he’s not thinking and he’s just playing,” said Isaiah Hicks, another senior forward, “the dude can average probably like three to four blocks a game.”
Mostly, they just talked about the future. About what UNC has in Bradley, who grew up in Bartow, Fla., dreaming, he said after his team’s victory on Sunday, of playing at UNC.
“He’s going to be a big-time player for us once the year goes on,” said Joel Berry, the junior guard.
Going to be? Two games into his time at UNC (2-0), Bradley already has been “big time,” to put it the way Berry did. He scored 10 points in 17 minutes during his college debut, the Tar Heels’ 95-75 victory against Tulane in New Orleans on Friday night.
In his second game, against Chattanooga on Sunday, Bradley finished with those 12 points and eight rebounds in 15 minutes, all the while keeping pace in the Tar Heels’ frenetic offense. It’s an offense that depends on players’ ability to run – or sprint, as Williams would have it – without tiring.
That’s what Williams requires. That’s what Bradley’s teammates have emphasized to him, repeatedly.
“Just keep running the floor,” Meeks said, repeating what he’s so often told Bradley. “No matter what happens, just keep doing what coach says, and everything will be fine.”
The burly Meeks, at 6 feet 10 and 260 pounds, has sometimes found that challenging. It took awhile for the departed Brice Johnson, an All-ACC forward a season ago, to find the appropriate pace that Williams desires.
Bradley, though, appears to be a natural. He moves up and down the floor with fluid ease, a characteristic that Williams noticed the first time he ever watched Bradley.
That was during the summer between Bradley’s junior and senior year of high school. Williams had traveled to Chicago to watch a high school basketball tournament that included Brandon Ingram, who eventually chose to play at Duke. One of Ingram’s teammates was Bradley.
“I didn’t know who he was,” Williams said of Bradley. “But I kept seeing this big guy really run the floor and I told coach Rob, I said, ‘I like that guy.’ ”
Not long after, Steve Robinson, the UNC assistant coach, gave Bradley a call. Bradley said on Sunday that he “had no idea” that UNC was interested in recruiting him before then, but he was aware, at least, that Williams and Robinson were watching that day in Chicago.
“I remember that like yesterday,” Bradley said, beaming. “... I just played my hardest and maybe I had a good game that game.”
It was a day, it turns out, that is likely to continue to pay dividends for UNC. Who knows how long Bradley might stick around in college but, as long as he does, it looks like Williams will have the kind of player who most often makes his offense thrive.
The Tar Heels’ practices, Bradley said, have been “way harder” than the games. Which isn’t too surprising, perhaps, given that Bradley has made the transition from high school to college look easy. At least for now. It’s early yet.
Far more difficult games are ahead for UNC, which trailed early on Sunday and throughout most of the first 13 minutes. Chattanooga, the favorite to repeat as Southern Conference champion, won 29 games last year and appeared in the NCAA tournament as a No. 12 seed. The Mocs didn’t appear fazed early.
UNC, though, seized control late in the first half. Bradley played a small part during the Tar Heels’ surge.
His three-point play with about five minutes remaining before halftime extended UNC’s lead from two points to five. Moments later his defensive rebound began a sequence that ended with Kenny Williams’ 3-pointer, and the Tar Heels were on their way to building an 11-point halftime lead that quickly grew.
Like in the opener, the list of positives was long for UNC. Berry’s scoring, and efficiency in the running the offense. The 26 turnovers that UNC forced, which led to 33 points. And again, Bradley’s play was among the most encouraging signs, a glimpse of what Williams and others are certain is coming.


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- Can I short a stock I own?
- Is Short selling banned by Sebi?
- Does banning short selling work?
- Has the US ever banned short selling?
- Is short selling ethical?
- What is the most shorted stock?
- Will options trading be banned?
- Does SGX allow short selling?
- Is it a good idea to short the market?
- What happens if short selling is banned?
- How do you short a market crash?
- When should you short sell?
- How do short sellers make money?
- Do you pay interest on short selling?
- Did anyone short the Great Depression?
- How do short sellers drive the price down?
- Why short selling is bad?
- Is shorting better than going long?
- How long can you hold a short position?
- Is short selling more profitable?
- Does Warren Buffett short stocks?
Can I short a stock I own?
A short sell against the box is the act of short selling securities that you already own, but without closing out the existing long position.
This results in a neutral position where all gains in a stock are equal to the losses and net to zero..
Is Short selling banned by Sebi?
SEBI had initially introduced restrictions on short selling for a period of one month through a circular dated March 20, 2020. However, considering the need to protect the market from volatility, SEBI further extended these restrictions on short selling till July 2020.
Does banning short selling work?
“Banning short-selling interferes with price formation, thereby increasing uncertainty,” WFE Chief Executive Nandini Sukumar said in a statement. “It is not – and never has been – true that bans have any other, positive effect on market activity or price levels.”
Has the US ever banned short selling?
The U.S. Short selling was banned in the U.S. due to the young country’s unstable market and speculation regarding the War of 1812. It remained in place until the 1850s when it was repealed. The U.S. later restricted short selling as a result of the events leading up to the Great Depression.
Is short selling ethical?
It’s a few of the practitioners, rather than the practice, of short selling that can be unethical. While it undeniably has its more unsavoury side, short-selling can also help manage risk more effectively and contribute to market efficiency. …
What is the most shorted stock?
*Last Updated: January 9, 2021StockCompanyShort InterestGMEGameStop Corp68.13MCompany: GameStop Corp Last Price: $17.69 Short Interest: 68.13M % Float: 249.67% ChartLGNDLigand Pharmaceuticals Inc9.98MCompany: Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc Last Price: $106.32 Short Interest: 9.98M % Float: 107.25% Chart60 more rows
Will options trading be banned?
Option trading won’t be ‘banned’, but do note that markets can shut down temporarily. Rare, but it happened right after 9/11.
Does SGX allow short selling?
Short-selling is not banned in Singapore, but SGX already requires investors to mark sell orders as “long” or “short” and publishes both daily and weekly reports on short-selling activity.
Is it a good idea to short the market?
But shorting is much riskier than buying stocks, or what’s known as taking a long position. … If the share price increases soon after you place a short position, you could quickly “cover” by buying back the shares and returning them to the investor you borrowed them from. If you’re lucky, you might not lose very much.
What happens if short selling is banned?
You do not need to borrow shares to cover; you need to borrow to sell short. Puts definitely do not become worthless. Puts may go down in value because stocks might rally in response to a short-ban, but if a put is in the money at exercise, it is absolutely still valuable.
How do you short a market crash?
Short Underperforming Stocks [Advanced] Short-selling is when you borrow money to buy shares of a stock, then immediately sell them. The goal then is to buy them back at a lower price, return the shares to the lender, and make a profit on the difference.
When should you short sell?
Short sellers aim to sell shares while the price is high, and then buy them later after the price has dropped. Short sales are typically executed by investors who think the price of the stock being sold will decrease in the short term (such as a few months).
How do short sellers make money?
Short sellers are betting that the stock they sell will drop in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the profit.
Do you pay interest on short selling?
Understanding Short Selling To open a short position, a trader must have a margin account and will usually have to pay interest on the value of the borrowed shares while the position is open. … Traders must account for any interest charged by the broker or commissions charged on trades.
Did anyone short the Great Depression?
When just about everyone in the markets lost money in the Wall Street crash of 1929, Livermore was worth $100 million after his short-selling profits. Just so you know how it ends: On November 28, 1940, Livermore shot and killed himself in the cloakroom of the Sherry Netherland Hotel in Manhattan.
How do short sellers drive the price down?
A short seller, who profits by buying the shares to cover her short position at lower prices than the selling prices, can drive the price of a stock lower by selling short a larger number of shares.
Why short selling is bad?
Key Takeaways. Shorting stocks is a way to profit from falling stock prices. A fundamental problem with short selling is the potential for unlimited losses. Shorting is typically done using margin and these margin loans come with interest charges, which you have pay for as long as the position is in place.
Is shorting better than going long?
Neither one is better. Taking a long position on a rising stock makes money. Taking a short position on a falling stock makes money. … You will tend to make the money faster with short selling in a down market than with longs in an up market because markets tend to fall faster due to fear (see 1987, 2000, 2008, etc.).
How long can you hold a short position?
There is no mandated limit to how long a short position may be held. Short selling involves having a broker who is willing to loan stock with the understanding that they are going to be sold on the open market and replaced at a later date.
Is short selling more profitable?
Short-selling can be profitable when you make the right call, but it carries greater risks than what ordinary stock investors experience. … When you buy a stock, the most you can lose is what you pay for it. If the stock goes to zero, you’ll suffer a complete loss, but you’ll never lose more than that.
Does Warren Buffett short stocks?
Unlike on the long side, where can make many times your initial investment, when you short stocks, you can only make 100%, but you can lose an infinite amount. This unattractive risk-reward profile is the reason Warren Buffett avoids shorting stock altogether.

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Dressbarn parent company Ascena Retail Group announced it would begin to wind down the brand’s retail operations including the closure of all 650 stores, without giving a firm date. In 2017 the company said the shuttering would take place through 2019.
“It has been our pleasure to serve you, making it all the more difficult to let you know that the decision has been made to begin winding down the Dressbarn business,” said Gary Muto, CEO of Ascena Retail Group in a letter to customers, thanking them for 57 years of loyalty. “This means that we will eventually be closing all of our stores.”
All Dress Barn locations are open and conducting business as usual including ecommerce sales. Customers can continue to shop at Dressbarn in store and online and use Dressbarn-branded credit cards for purchases. There are no changes to its return, refund or gift card policies.
“For more than 50 years, Dressbarn has served women’s fashion needs, and we thank all of our dedicated associates for their commitment to Dressbarn and our valued customers,” said CFO Steven Taylor in a release. “This decision was difficult but necessary, as the Dressbarn chain has not been operating at an acceptable level of profitability in today’s retail environment.”
Plans for closing individual Dressbarn locations, including information about sales, will be shared during the wind down process. Associates will be notified and provided with transition support.
CNN reported that the closures will not affect other Ascena Retail brands including Lane Bryant, Loft and Ann Taylor.
USA Today reported this has been an especially tough year for retailers with more store closures announced so far in 2019 – over 7,000 – than in all of 2018.

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In a Feb. 14 “Preliminary Intelligence Enterprise Threat Assessment Review” memo from the EPA’s Office of Homeland Security Intelligence Team, according to the senators’ letter, agency officials used all caps and bold print as they concluded that the justification for the coverage outlined by Pruitt’s protective security detail in an Oct. 17 memorandum “DOES NOT employ sound analysis or articulate relevant ‘threat specific’ information appropriate to draw any resource or level of threat conclusions regarding the protection posture for the Administrator.”
Continuing with the use of bold and underline print, the memo states that “[u]sing all source intelligence resources, EPA Intelligence has not identified any specific credible direct threat to the EPA Administrator.”
Pruitt’s aides and members of the EPA’s Inspector General Office have repeatedly said Pruitt faces a higher level of threats than his immediate predecessors, which has prompted round-the-clock protection and his repeated use of first-class flights since shortly after he took office last February. The salary and travel costs of his detail alone already have reached nearly $3 million, according to an EPA official.
The agency pushed back strongly on Tuesday. “Scott Pruitt has faced an unprecedented amount of death threats against him,” spokesman Jahan Wilcox said in a statement, noting that threat assessments are conducted by the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, using information provided by Pruitt’s personal security detail, EPA’s Office of Homeland Security and its inspector general. “Americans should all agree that members of the President’s cabinet should be kept safe from these violent threats.”
Also on Tuesday, according to two current agency staffers, a career official who had approved one of the assessment reports cited in the senators’ letter to Barrasso, was removed from his post. Mario Caraballo, a military veteran who served as deputy associate administrator at the EPA’s Office of Homeland Security, was placed on leave. It was unclear whether the move, first reported by Politico, was triggered by the release of information related to Pruitt’s security.
Barrasso, for his part, said Tuesday that he had no intention of holding a hearing on the assessment issue and instead criticized Carper and Whitehouse for quoting “law enforcement sensitive information” that “should not be further disseminated” without the approval of officials at the Secret Service or the EPA’s inspector general.
“I am deeply troubled that members of the committee would publicly release law enforcement sensitive information regarding the safety and security of a cabinet member and his family,” Barrasso said in a statement. “This letter selectively quotes non-public documents. Any reasonable reading of these documents supports the Office of the Inspector General’s statements that Administrator Pruitt faces a ‘variety of direct death threats.’”
While the chairman made it clear he will not be investigating Pruitt in the near future, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is pressing ahead. Former EPA deputy chief of staff for operations Kevin Chmielewski — who objected to Pruitt’s travel spending as well as other aspects of his management — is meeting with a group of investigators Tuesday, according to individuals who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the committee’s internal deliberations.
Chmielewski, who is on administrative leave without pay, is one of several EPA officials who departed or were reassigned after raising concerns about how Pruitt and his deputies operated.
EPA’s assistant inspector general for investigations, Patrick Sullivan, has told The Washington Post and other media that Pruitt has received a higher number of threats than his predecessors — some of them “very personal, ugly threats.”
After The Post detailed dozens of first-class trips the administrator took during his first year in office, EPA security officials disclosed in February that verbal confrontations with members of the public had prompted Pasquale “Nino” Perrotta, the head of Pruitt’s detail, to recommend last spring that he switch from coach to premium-class seats whenever possible.
Henry Barnet, who directs the EPA’s Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics and Training, told The Post that the goal was to provide “a buffer” between Pruitt and the public. Perrotta’s memo was prompted by an incident in which a person approached Pruitt “with threatening language” that was “vulgar,” Barnet said at the time.
“They felt they could not protect him appropriately, based on the amount of times he was being recognized and the way that some members of the public were acting toward him,” said Barnet, who added that he was “not aware of any physical confrontations” the administrator had faced since taking office.
But the new documents detail an ongoing disagreement among the agency’s intelligence officials, the EPA inspector general and senior political appointees over the level of threat Pruitt faces. The Feb. 14 memo states that EPA intelligence officials told the others that “the ‘threat’ to the Administrator was being inappropriately mischaracterized” by the security detail and inspector general’s office and notes that EPA Intelligence has “not seen any analysis to indicate why the Administrator would be at any greater risk on a commercial airline than any other passenger, or why a trained EPA [security agent] could not protect the Administrator in a different location on the aircraft” than in the business or first-class section.
The EPA’s Intelligence Team asked the United States Secret Service to provide a “Direction of Interest Query” in February 2017 and again this February on potential threats against Pruitt, the senators write, and neither query returned any “reports of behaviors of interest directed toward EPA Administrator Pruitt.”
“It is hard to reconcile the public statements of EPA, and the President, with these internal and external assessments. It may be that the materials we have been provided are incomplete and that EPA has additional information that justifies its public position,” Whitehouse and Carper write. “However, another view is that certain factions within EPA have justified the exorbitant taxpayer spending incurred by the Administrator’s first-class travel and large entourage of security personnel through unsubstantiated claims about threats to his security, either at the direction of the Administrator himself or others in the agency.”
“Either way,” they add, their committee “has a responsibility to look into these matters.”
Though Pruitt has shown no intention of relinquishing his post, and President Trump has continued to voice his support, the ongoing scrutiny has influenced the administrator’s travel schedule. Pruitt had planned to travel to Mexico this week, according to multiple agency officials, but has postponed the visit.


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"The Diary of the Deity" is Part 1 of the memoirs of the divine creator called "Deos." In this scientifically plausible story, author G. James Royce addresses many questions that men and women have been asking for centuries, such as:
"The Diary of the Deity" offers unique answers to all of these questions through the story of Deos. A citizen of the universe Precosmos, Deos seeks to abolish the long-accepted practice of slavery. He frees the slaves, and creates our universe as their safe haven. They enter our universe and embark on adventures on Mars and subsequently on Earth where they encounter dinosaurs and Neanderthals.
Deos' brother Satos, an ardent supporter of slavery, is determined to return the ex-slaves to their former owners. When the intergalactic battle ensues, Deos must call upon all of his advanced intelligence to avoid capture and ensure the well-being of the ex-slaves.

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Harley Davidson® Dubai’s Battle of the Kings 2017 contender was unveiled Saturday at their showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Based on a Harley Davidson® 1200 Roadster™, a set budget of €6000 and a 10000 parts to choose from; Harley Davidson® Dubai built SHAMAL; a desert dragster inspired by the unstoppable sandstorm creating north-westerly winds that blow over the Arabian Gulf bearing the same name.
The builders extended the rear swing arm by six inches, replaced the belt drive with a chain and sprocket, fitted the bike with mono suspension instead of the stock dual suspension combined with the power of the 1200cc engine makes this desert dragster as unstoppable as the Shamal Winds that gave it its name.
The bike was accessorized with parts from the Harley Davidson® Rail Collection and dressed up with copper accents instead of the usual chrome. To top it off; SHAMAL was given a signature custom Sand Dune Shadow paint job inspired by the Dubai desert.
Stay tuned for a full review of the SHAMAL on Bike Nation Magazine. And for now enjoy some of the photos captured during the reveal event, taken by our great photographer Elena Georgieva.


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Postal Map ~ 1698
The map is based on
the oldest postal map of Sweden and Finland. It shows several postal
routes between Sweden and Finland. The one across from Sweden to
Aaland and on to Finland was extremely dangerous and took two weeks.
The route which runs around the Gulf of Bothnia partly to replace it.
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Screw vessel, Alexander - Helsinki-Tallinn-Lubeck, 1859
Steamship, Nicolai - Helsinki-Tallinn-St. Petersburg, 1858
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Maritime UK, the umbrella organisation that promotes the country's maritime sector, has appointed Sarah Kenny as its new chair and Robin Mortimer as vice chair.
Ms Kenny is CEO of BMT Group and Mr Mortimer is the CEO of the Port of London Authority.
The body's current priorities are to guide the sector through Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic, while also addressing areas such as decarbonisation, people, regional growth, competitiveness and innovation.
'I am honoured to be taking the Chair of Maritime UK and to be given the opportunity to serve the UK's maritime industries at such a crucial time,' Ms Kenny said.
'We are forging a renewed role for our sector globally – as a high-quality, innovative, and thought-leading maritime centre,' Ms Kenny said. 'We are already working closely with government to enhance the attractiveness and global proposition of the UK and look forward to that work accelerating following agreement of the UK's new relationship with the EU.'


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Sunday, February 12
West Lafayette, IN (Sports Network) - Robbie Hummel tallied 27 points and nine rebounds as the Purdue Boilermakers defeated the Northwestern Wildcats 87-77 in Big Ten Conference action at Mackey Arena.
D.J Boyd scored 20 points for Purdue (16-9, 6-6 Big Ten) and Ryne Smith added 14 points. Terone Johnson netted 11 points, Kelsey Barlow chipped in 10 points, and Lewis Jackson dished out eight assists for the Boilermakers.
For Northwestern (15-9, 5-7), John Shurna continued his pace as the conference's best scorer by going for 30 points. Reggie Hearn scored 16, Drew Crawford added 14, and Dave Sobolewski pitched in 12 for the Wildcats, who snap a three-game win streak.
Though Northwestern outshot Purdue from the field 36 percent to 34.3 percent in the first half, the Boilermakers took a 31-26 lead into the break by attempting 10 more shots than the Wildcats in the frame.
Northwestern held a few leads in the second half, but the Boilermakers were able to pull away down the stretch thanks in part to shooting 21-of-28 from the foul line in the half. The Wildcats went to the line just 12 times after halftime, converting seven.
Purdue held a commanding advantage on the boards, 40-28.
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Tearaway Unfolded is an extended PS4 remake of the earlier Tearaway PS Vita title. Rather than being just a graphics update, it converts the control scheme to take full advantage of the PS4’s interaction possibilities.
The story begins as the player takes control of a paper doll character that takes on a mission to deliver a message to a portal in the sky. Simultaneously mysterious bird-like creatures that want to replace everything colorful with boring newspaper are attacking the game world, also built totally out of paper cutouts. Towards the end, the narrative wonders into more metaphysical directions. Advancing in the game is quite straightforward, however there are constantly collectibles and additional challenges to explore.
In the beginning the character doesn’t even know how to jump, but gradually more and more actions become available. Most of them require creative use of the controller. For example, the player is often asked to draw shapes with the touch pad, which are then added permanently to the world. The companion mobile app and camera are also supported but not necessary.
The playability is generally good, despite some camera problems and occasional bugs. Fighting monsters is often more annoying than fun, though. In later levels, the focus is luckily more on simple platform puzzles. The environments are imaginative and the creative use of the controller keeps the playing interesting. Unfortunately the characters are paper-thin also when it comes to their personality, and the story doesn’t really take off. This keeps Tearaway Unfolded from fully reaching its potential.
Platform: PlayStation 4
Developer: Tarsier Studios, Media Molecule
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Release Date: September 8, 2015
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Cafe presentations focus on domestic violence
Published 12:00 am, Thursday, October 29, 2009
Two presentations today by Family Services of Southeast Texas, Inc. will focus on Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The first program of "A Dialogue on Domestic Violence" will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Sertino's Cafe in Port Arthur, 7657 Memorial Boulevard.
Another presentation will begin at 5 p.m. at the Beaumont Sertino's Cafe location at 5657 Eastex Freeway.
Headed by Janet Dirden, family violence program director for the Family Services Women and Children's Shelter, the presentations will cover networking, recognitions, a domestic violence survivor's story and a question and answer session.


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We took Susie, to visit a local Care home in Cramlington today, partially, as my father resides there but also it gives the residents a chance to enjoy her company too. As soon as we walk through the doors, the residence began to appear and sit down in the lounge. They asked lots of questions about Susie, they then told us about their dogs and how much they loved and miss them. The quiet blank faces seemed to light up and come alive. so lovely to observe. We were there only a short time before parting to take my father to the beach at Seaton Sluice. Once again the sun was shining but even with a cool breeze it was lovely walking with both father and Susie, after all, Susie belongs to him. Humping wheel chairs in and out of the car can be a little tedious but we managed and our trip out was good. We parked the car, pulled out the wheelchair and managed to get him into it and off we headed for the Kings Arms on the harbor. We had a delicious lunch; father, had a half pint John Smith, and Susie and I had fresh water. We later headed back along towards the car park again. You don’t realize how heavy elderly people are until they are in a wheelchair. We later returned to the care home to drop my father off and as we walked through the doors again. The resident’s face’s all lit up once more. It was so good watching them making contact and enjoying the dog’s company, as Susie equally enjoyed being stroked and lay on her back for the full treatment. It turned out a good afternoon for everyone.
January Summary 2017
The Chakra Wisdom Cards – Life Purpose Divination.
Today, Friday 20 January 2017. 2108
I thought as I am already well through January, I decided to do a short reading for the rest of this week. While shuffling the deck of cards, four cards slipped out. I felt these four card were important enough to use for this actual reading. So let us us begin and see how they reveal themselves over this coming week. The cards chosen were taken from The Chakra Wisdom Oracle Pack.
First Card: Completion (in reverse) Final Sunset. This tells me I have been allowing myself to dwell on things which needed to be addressed. This has been weakening my energies. In our second chakra we learn to master our own emotional discipline and if we wish to master manifesting our intentions and experiences. We must also learn to steer our emotional ships through raging seas. This first card is reversed, I feel that I have until now been holding onto situations or people from my past and this has been having a draining effect on my energies. Due to family commitments I have also been feeling alone. Also trapped in various ways ending up giving in and avoiding commitments in my daily life. In the past twelve months despite my feeling of knowing I must think forward and live in the moment. I must also acknowledge who I am and allow myself time to heal.
My second card which fell out in reverse is Perfection (Righteous Raspberry) This in the dawn position. It is connected to the 1st Root Chakra – Red. This is where we source our energy from and build our foundation. It is our platform from which we grow our roots and build our future. Here I am being shown that although I have not always been in a good place, there was always a way out had I just looked up to see it. The situation holding me still was nothing more than a resting period. A time say good bye and release the pain and tears allowing myself to grieve. To forgive and let go. Moving on with an open heart.
Card 3 Vanity “Aqua people” (Reversed) 5th Chakra Blue Finding the way of expressing ones self. In this card I must ask myself if I’m restricting my life and not pushing forward to go out into the sunshine. Should I just stay sitting on the fence, watching my life go by? Or should I get out there and accept all invitations and start to live my truth. Making myself available around people who are light-minded and full of positive attitude and laughter.
Fourth Card 4 Workaholic Brad Blueberry(Reversed) 5th Chakra – Communication. Always working never taking time to see life from a better angle. Am I allowing myself to change at this present time. Always working. It is time to put your life in order. Removing clutter from my life and home. Making space for things to grow. Allowing sunshine in and taking time to love myself and others.
We are all aware of the magic of rainbows but I wonder how many of us have been at the end of one or been close enough to one? There seem to be far more over the years than there used to be. I recently had an experience which I would like to share and perhaps some of you have experienced something similar, in which case I would love to hear.
I was driving up the A1 motorway one day last week around nine am. It was a bright sunny morning and as I drove along the sky was clear. Then I noticed the rainbow which looked as though it was straddled across the dual-carriageway. At first I thought I was dreaming. How often in our lives do we see rainbows so close, and the colours red, orange, yellow and green to the right of the dual carriageway and blue, purple and violet so bright to the left of the dual carriageway? The road ahead as I drove onward was dark grey colour. It was one of those times when you want to stop and take a picture and you realise you have left your camera in the boot.. Well on this occasion my hands were full and too much traffic to pull over. So I continued through this darkness, as raindrops bounced off the bonnet of my car like hail stones but the size of five pence pieces. I was almost at my destination when the sky became brighter as though I had come out of the other side..
I later learned that in Colorado Springs double rainbows are regularly seen in the skies.
Ann here and I’m thrilled that you have found my post. First I would like to introduce myself and tell you a little about me. My home is in North-East England, United Kingdom which is close to Newcastle where I was born. My parents were also british and we were a small family with only my sister and myself. My mother past away in December 2006, my sister lives abroad coming home every so often to visit my father who is ninety-two and now living in a nursing home. I am a single mum but my daughter is now all grown up and living in south-west England.
At a young age I had Meningitis and later suffered from an Essential Tremor. I was nine years old when I first took ill and I am now sixty-four but despite struggling with shaky hands and body I still managed to run a business. Thank goodness for keyboards as they help to keep my fingers active. I have never allowed my disability to take over my life.
I drive a Ford Focus Ghia which I love to take my dogs out in, when we go for walks along the beach . My interests included animals which involve my daughter’s very beautiful 24 year old thoroughbred gelding Alf whom I adore. Also my red and white king charles spaniel, susie. I have plenty of ideas which I love doing throughout my life and felt it was time to look into these in more detail. I am a keen gardener and I completed a garden design & landscaping course. I have worked in some of the most beautiful gardens which open to the public. . My other interests were reading tarot, attending a number of psychic fairs, giving readings and healings to people and animals. I also love to write poetry and I have written some short stories although I haven’t written or published any recently.
The Quartz Rose
I’d like to tell you a little about “The Quartz Rose,” and what it will be about. I first started this blog three years ago and I am ashamed to tell you it has never gotten past the starting post. I loved the name the Quartz Rose despite not being sure what I would do with it ( I guess that may sound silly.) At the time it stood for all that I was then. During the past nine months I took a course and I am now a facilitator for that course which I intend to offer to anyone who is interested in finding their Life Purpose.
When I first came on the internet I was running my own Floristry Business which I dearly loved. Making floral arrangements and actually just working amongst so many beautiful flowers. This allowed me to be creative in so many ways as well as very rewarding. I was in my element playing this role whilst meeting so many interesting people but the younger generation were bringing such awesome ideas in fresh modern designs it was time for me to call it a day and so I finally closed my business earlier this year.
Since then I have been drawn into areas which have helped encourage me to see where my true path lies. I have resolved many issues and blocks, uncovered hidden memories, removed all inhibitions and now I’m beginning to truly live a life which I thought had almost impossible. I’m helping others to live their lives, whilst loving and enjoying themselves in the process as they uncover their direction and inner child. I have spent many months soul searching, not sure where I was going but feeling as though I am here for a reason to do something?
Over the past few years I have been unsettled and not quite sure where I was going or what I actually wanted. However after searching high and low I believe I am where I am meant to be in this moment!

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Swarming, Swimming Robots Make Their Debut
Aquabotix, an underwater robotics company, released its new SwarmDiver technology. SwarmDiver is a micro unmanned surface vehicle (USV) and unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) that, as its name suggests, can operate in a swarm. A group of drones is specifically designed to work like a school of fish: They can function simultaneously as a single coordinated entity, be controlled on the surface with a single human operator, and perform dives on command.
In a release, Aquabotix CEO Whitney Million called the vehicle a “game changer” for the industry.
“Until today, there were simply no hybrid USV/UUV vehicles and no swarming unmanned vehicles with diving capabilities that were commercially available in the industry,” Million said. “Aquabotix has changed that.”
The company said that the SwarmDiver is 75 cm long and weights 1.7 kg. It operates as a UUV when diving underwater and as an USV on the surface. The vehicles are deployable in groups for synoptic data gathering.
SwarmDiver is being touted for its potential in leading “amphibious warfare” operations, including sea-based reconnaissance missions, but it is part of a growing trend of advancing UUV and autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) technology. Ocean Infinity has a fleet of six HUGIN AUVs and six UUVs capable of deployment from a single host support vessel. In January the company used a swarm of AUVs to inspect part of the southern Indian Ocean for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. Autonomous Robotics is also developing ocean bottom seismic technology using swarms of AUVs, utilizing flying nodes that can be deployed by the hundreds.
Aker Solutions To Provide Umbilicals for Chevron’s Gulf of Mexico Project
The umbilicals will be designed and manufactured at Aker Solutions’ facility in Alabama.
COVID-19 May Impact More Than Half of all Oil and Gas Projects Being Sanctioned
Revised estimates of project sanctioning total $61 billion in 2020, which is down from $192 billion forecast in 2019.
Leviathan Offshore Platform To Empty Natural Gas
A fault was identified at the Leviathan platform’s production system. This comes a month after a malfunction was discovered at the project’s subsea pipeline.
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Taco Dip With Meat And Refried Beans
Carnitas (top), al pastor and carne asada tacos served with savory rice and refried beans. Photo by N. Lackey Shaffer by Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer [email protected] Tacos Mi Pueblo 189 E. A road trip isn’t necessary for people to grab snacks or a quick meal from a gas station. The South has a long history of offering local cooks and mom-and-pop food businesses opportunities to sling The family-run Shop might be taking over the Las Vegas Valley. Having arrived on the local food scene in 2017, it recently expanded to four locations with a November opening in the west Valley at Fort
Design by Jason Hoffman for Thrillist Taco Bell has always been a champion fast food spot for vegetarians and vegans alike due to its highly customizable menu that can adapt to any diet, whether it be Tacos Don Deme on the Far West Side excels in “street-style” tacos, gorditas, milanese de pollo, carne asada platillo as well as desserts.
My niece has been doing Taco Tuesdays for years in Rhode Island and North Carolina, and I often think of her when I see a crispy taco. I can’t say why it didn’t occur to me to have a standing Taco The way to a mans heart is through his stomach, they say. For those who prefer to treat the man of the house to a home-cooked meal, here are two classic recipes packed with flavors.
Taco Dip With Meat And Refried Beans : Austin new-school barbecue truck LeRoy & Lewis is now getting into the loaded fry game with its new truck Mama Fried, now open at far south Austin bar Armadillo Den on 10106 Menchaca Road as of today, At Guapo Taco recently, Chef Angel Fuentes described the Mexico street taco-based concept he developed over the past few months but did not plan to put into action. It’s not uncommon for chefs to Natasha Kwan was utterly shocked when she heard the news of her friend Chuck Pener’s passing. Even before she opened her debut restaurant, Frida’s,

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Here’s a type of drone which we use in Eclipse Phase: the Sheldon-class drone, named after the chick Sheldon of Garfield and Friends. It’s small, it’s egg-sized and it has a puppetsock. It can get through enclosed spaces and scout secure rooms. However, it has problems opening doors thanks to its lack of any sort of manipulator waldos: It has no arms.
If you have an entire fleet of Sheldons, you could use them to carry a load like a crate or an unconscious sleeve back to safety.
It uses the Gnat robot stats from page 346 of the Eclipse Phase core rule book, “except we use legs and cyberbrain with puppetsock,” says Ivan Tam the GM.


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HBO Documentary Films has premiered a sneak peek clip of their latest project, Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight.
The film, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, is based on Ali’s greatest fight outside the ring – his refusal to enlist in the U.S. Army for the Vietnam War in 1967.
Although actors like Danny Glover, Frank Langella and Kathleen Chalfant star in the film, the role of Muhammad Ali was not cast and director Stephen Frears decided to use archival footage of Ali’s court appearances instead.
Hit play up top to get a glimpse of what’s to come. Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight premieres on HBO on Saturday, October 5, 8-9:40 P.M. ET/PT. Will you be watching?

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US Cities with the Most Mosquitos
Mosquitoes are a bother wherever you live, but some places are considerably worse than others. Do you know the US cities with the most mosquitos? Recently, the pest control company Orkin released its annual report of the Worst US Cities for Mosquitoes*, and Atlanta, GA, for a third year in a row, snagged the not-so-coveted number 1 slot.
In this Southern metropolis where summertime highs can peak around 100 degrees, mosquitoes are a notorious nightmare. Unfortunately, recently matters have gotten worse as the specific species of Zika-carrying mosquitoes were detected in Atlanta in mid-May this year. Local officials have allocated half a million dollars to investigate this issue, but no substantial findings have been concluded thus far. Experts fear that the semi-tropical nature of Atlanta and of the Southern United States in general may be prime environments for the Zika virus to spread.
While mosquitoes are definitely a great annoyance in the Second City, Chicago is very fortunate that the two species of mosquitoes that are known to carry the Zika virus, Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, do not naturally live in the state of Illinois. However, that doesn’t mean residents are entirely immune. The city of Chicago confirmed its first local case of the Zika virus in early March when a resident returned home from a trip to Columbia, where she contracted the disease. According to mosquito expert and research assistant at the Chicago Department of Public Health, Alexandra Westrich, “It’s only a matter of how many people here re traveling and bringing it back,” which makes a Zika virus epidemic in Chicago very unlikely.
3. Washington D.C.
This summer, residents have been experiencing a notable increase in mosquito activity. The Capitol Mosquito Control on Capitol Hill reports that more than double the number of residents are making calls in for mosquito pest control issues compared to last year. In addition, the record-breaking streak of rainy days has many concerned because the drenched lawns are excellent environments for mosquitoes to breed.
Although Detroit only has an annual high temperature of 56.7 degrees, it is still a top mosquito city. Detroit residents should also be aware that citizens in the neighboring Oakland County has just recently reported that local mosquitoes have tested positive for the West Nile Virus as of July 5, 2016. Fortunately, though, no person has contracted the virus yet, but the Oakland County Health Division Manager, Kathy Forzley, strongly advises residents take proactive measures to protect themselves against mosquito bites.
5. New York City
In NYC, there are approximately fifty-one different species of mosquitoes, which may seem a little overwhelming for local residents and tourists to deal with. So far, there have been 86 reported cases of the Zika virus in NYC, and all of them were contracted while traveling abroad. Although the metropolis does not naturally have warm environments prime for mosquitoes, NYC officials admit that the city has few defensive strategies to ward against mosquito-related viruses spreading. Therefore, the city has allocated nearly $21 million to be spent strengthening its mosquito testing and control system, including activating a six- step Zika virus action plan that includes giving out larvicide tablets, monitoring local mosquito populations, and establishing a public awareness campaign.
6. Dallas – Ft. Worth
There have been six known cases of Zika confirmed in Dallas County: five of which were contracted while traveling abroad and one was contracted through sexual contact. In addition, Dallas County Health and Human Services has also recently confirmed the first human case of the West Nile Virus in the county for this 2016 season. Unfortunately, scientists now report conditions that look eerily similar to the conditions in 2012, when Texas led the entire United States in West Nile virus cases.
7. Nashville, TN
This Southern city has an annual high summertime temperature of around 90 degrees with great humidity, which makes it an optimal location for mosquitoes. While the Zika-carrying Aedes aegypti mosquito is not native to Nashville, the other Zika-carrying mosquito, Aedes albopictus, is the most common in the area, so residents are warned to be very cautious and take preventative measures against all mosquito bites.
8. Charlotte, NC
While the Aedes agypti mosquito is not found in North Carolina, Charlotte officials are still taking precautions, specifically by eliminating standing water risks. As of mid-May, the city has surveyed over 1,300 sites that had been identified as potential mosquito breeding sites. If mosquito larvae was present at these sites, scientists would treat the water with a larvicide to kill the bunch.
9. Raleigh – Durham, NC
North Carolina as a whole has had at least five confirmed cases of the Zika virus, all of which were contracted from travelling abroad. Because of recent budget cuts, the state of North Carolina has somewhat lagged behind the nation in mosquito tracking, but local counties have begun establishing their own mosquito tracking programs.
According to local officials, mosquitoes in Boston are known to be able to spread both the West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. In fact, on July 7, 2016, scientists confirmed the first case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts for this season. And, according to the State Health Department’s Chief Disease tracker, Dr. Al DeMaria, “given the heat and dry conditions we have been experiencing, we are expecting to see more and more West Nile virus activity.”
* Report released in 2016, but cites data received in 2015.
Mosquito Infested Areas
Of the 50 US cities cited in this report for dense mosquito populations, exactly half were located in the South, where warm and moist temperatures provide excellent breeding opportunities for these tiny pests. While June, July, and August are usually the optimum months for mosquitoes to annoy the crap out of us, mosquito activity can begin as early as March in the southern United States, according to the Orkin report, and unfortunately, no state in the US is completely immune.
Please keep in mind, though, that this list only reports about cities in the United States. According to DC Mosquito Squad, it is believed that “Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand have the highest numbers of mosquito species. Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Brazil are recorded to have the highest number of endemic species.However, it is the whole of Africa, South America, and Asia where most of the mosquito- However, it is the whole of Africa, South America, and Asia where most of the mosquito-borne diseases occur.”
So if you do find yourself living in or traveling to one of these mosquito-riddled locations, you can always use Osana all natural mosquito repellent soap to protect yourself and your family from the pests while helping others around the world do the same.
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Interesting to hear this but would definitely spoil the Oracle’s mood as the company might only receive $150,000 in damages from Google. There was a point in time when Oracle was trying to fetch $6 billion from Google in damages, then reduced to around $1 billion and now a few hundred million.
Surprised, do not be as this is what happened in U.S. District Court of Northern California on Thursday when Judge William Alsup warned Oracle that the “most” the plaintiff might end up with is statutory damages over the nine lines of code in the rangeCheck method.
“The fact that they have nine lines out of many millions, you have no damage study tied in,” Alsup exclaimed to Oracle. Alsup suggested they “might want to find a way to streamline for some dollar amount,” hinting they should try to negotiate a settlement in order to avoid a long third phase of the trial dedicated to determining damages.


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Maroon 5 to headline 2019's Super Bowl LIII halftime show in Atlanta
Maroon 5 was supposedly locked by the organisers owing to their all-star collaborations, like with Cardi B, SZA, Future and Kendrick Lamar
Maroon 5 will be the halftime performers at Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show in 2019. Adam Levine is set to perform with his band during the annual NFL championship games which is scheduled to take place in Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on 3 February, 2019
Multiple sources confirmed to Variety, the music group was locked by the organisers owing to their all-star collaborations, such as Cardi B-featuring 'Girls Like You', 'What Lovers Do' with SZA, 'Cold' with Future and 'Don't Wanna Know' with Kendrick Lamar.
A spokesperson of the NFL told The Hollywood Reporter, "It's a Super Bowl tradition to speculate about the performers for the Pepsi Halftime Show. We are continuing to work with Pepsi on our plans but do not have any announcements to make on what will be another epic show."
A representative for Maroon 5, fronted by lead vocalist Adam Levine, did not immediately reply to a request for comment.
In 2017, Justin Timberlake headlined the Super Bowl Halftime.
The group joins other artiste, including Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars and Beyonce, to headline the show.
(With inputs from Press Trust of India)
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Charming, athletic, romantic and undeniably talented, the
great Gene Kelly went singin’ in the rain and danced his way into the hearts of
millions of movie goers the world over.
Born Eugene Curran Kelly on August 23, 1912, young Gene
dreamed of a career as a hockey or baseball player, but his devoted mother,
Harriet, had other ideas. Indulging her own love for the performing arts, she
encouraged her son to attend dancing school. Over the next few years, Gene
performed and taught in his hometown of Pittsburgh, but ultimately chose college
over dance, enrolling in Penn State in 1929 as a journalism major.
Later that year, the Kelly’s were hit by the Great
Depression, and Gene came to his family’s aid by participating in amateur dance
contests with his brother Fred. He later transferred to the University of
Pittsburgh to major in economics, but by that time he had developed a genuine
love for the arts and became a regular participant in school musicals. After
briefly considering law school, he gave in to the call of the stage and headed
His first break came in 1938, when he was cast in the
chorus of Cole Porter’s Leave It To Me. After that, Gene took a dramatic
turn with roles in The Time of Your Life and Pal Joey. His
outstanding performance in Pal Joey made him a Broadway sensation and
caught the attention of Hollywood. He arrived in Los Angeles in 1942 after
receiving a contract offer from David O. Selznick. Unfortunately, Selznick and
his young star didn’t see eye to eye and six months passed without Gene getting
a single role. Eventually M-G-M persuaded Selznick to let them “borrow” his
young talent. Gene was promptly cast opposite Judy Garland in For Me and My
Gal (1942). During the filming, Louis B. Mayer bought out Gene’s contract
with Selznick, thus beginning a long and productive career at M-G-M.
While continuing to cast him in films, M-G-M also allowed
their competitors to sublease Gene’s services and in 1944, Columbia cast him
opposite Rita Hayworth in the wartime musical Cover Girl. Given the
opportunity to choreograph a specialty dance number, Gene created the classic
“Alter Ego”, using special optical effects which enabled him to dance with a
superimposed image of himself.
With the success of Cover Girl, M-G-M cast Gene
alongside Fred Astaire in the Ziegfeld Follies. Although filmed in 1944,
the picture wasn’t released until 1946, by which time Gene had already starred
in the classic Anchors Aweigh (1945). Though billed third after Frank
Sinatra and Kathryn Grayson, Anchors Aweigh was clearly Gene’s showcase film,
allowing him the ability to further explore his multitude of talents. His
performance garnered him his first and only Best Actor Oscar nomination.
He continued to work steadily over the next few years,
appearing in several dramatic and musical films, including The Pirate
(1948), which once again paired him opposite Judy Garland and provided him the
opportunity to choreograph his own dance numbers. The dazzling “Pirate Ballet”
and the comic classic “Be A Clown” cemented his status as one of M-G-M’s biggest
stars and his extensive creative involvement in projects led to the next natural
In 1949, Gene made his directorial debut with On The
Town. Based on the Broadway hit, the film paired Gene with Frank Sinatra
and Jules Munshin as three sailors on 24 hour leave in New York City. Gene
campaigned hard to get the studio to film on location, but was only granted
three days. He used the brief time to film the spectacular opening number, “New
York, New York”. Released just before New Year’s Day, 1950, On The Town
broke box-office records and was an unqualified smash.
After a few performances in small films, Gene made his next
major musical statement with the immortal An American In Paris (1951).
Inspired by Gershwin’s orchestral “tone poem”, the film was chock full of
timeless music, but the unquestionable high point was the massive closing ballet
sequence, which epitomized the artistic genius that was Gene Kelly. Costing
nearly 25% of the film’s overall budget and lasting a mind boggling 17 minutes,
the sequence was a giant risk, but one that paid off handsomely for the studio.
An American In Paris won six 1951 Academy Awards including Best Picture,
and Gene was honored with a special Oscar for his contribution to the art of
choreography on film.
The only drawback to An American In Paris was that
it overshadowed the release of his next, and most beloved, film Singin’ In
The Rain (1952). Considered more formulaic than the bold An American In
Paris, it wasn’t until many years later that the film finally earned it’s
rightful place as arguably the greatest film musical ever made.
Gene continued his work in both dramatic and musical films
throughout the fifties. After completing his contractual obligations at M-G-M
in 1958, he enjoyed the ability to flex his creative muscles, directing for both
the stage and screen, making frequent television appearances and popping up in
the occasional film, most notably Stanley Kramer’s classic Inherit The Wind
In 1974, M-G-M celebrated its 50th anniversary
with the release of That’s Entertainment! Gene served as one of the
hosts and returned two years later to share co-hosting duties with Fred Astaire
for That’s Entertainment, Part 2. During the 1980’s, Gene’s status as a
film legend was cemented with several awards, including the Kennedy Center
Honors and the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award.
He returned to M-G-M one last time in 1994, to serve as the
opening and closing host of That’s Entertainment! III. Though he died
two years later, he left behind an incomparable legacy. Whether sloshing
through puddles, sliding on roller skates, or gliding through the streets of
Paris, to fans the world over, the young boy who dreamed of being a big league
hero truly made himself a shining star.
# Susan M. Kelly has been working as a freelance
writer for the last 12 years, during which time she has written everything
from press releases and brochures to newspaper articles and web text.
Watch for Susan's regular column in
Movie Profiles & Premiums Newsletter. She
currently lives and works in Dunellen, NJ and can be contacted at
Other Gene Kelly Pages:
A Tribute to Gene
Kelly Many feel he was the greatest male dancer the movies ever saw. His
impact on the musical genre was unlike any other artist's.

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the flood waters recede. After three days of solid rain, it seems to have stopped. For the first of February, Imbolc, Brigid’s day, the sun has come back. I have seen butterflies, violet bees and the first speedwell and bugle flowers.
The ditch that runs from the field above down past our woodpile is a cascade.
The first morning sun in months. Feels like that anyway.
Between the ditch and the stream, the ground is under water.
This ditch was too deep to wade through in rubber boots yesterday.
It runs parallel with the stream, then bends left through the hedge to join the stream.
This is where all the rain water ends up—in the Caillou and the culvert that carries it beneath the farm track.

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The Tea Association of the USA Inc. states that Americans consumed 84 billion servings of tea in 2016 and 16% of such is green tea. This evidence shows that tea drinking is already becoming a daily practice. Although black tea is the more popular one, green tea is the second choice. One thing that people often ask about green tea consumption is, “Is it good to drink green tea at night or during the day?” This was related to the century-old claims that green tea has a lot of health benefits when taken at the right time.
History of Using Green Tea for Health Reasons
Historians said. The use of tea to maintain a person’s health started 5000 years ago, between 11000 BC and 12000 BC, in Southwest China. In the earlier parts of 14000 BC, seamen coming from China always traveled the seas with green tea at hand. That is because many European sailors have plagued with certain illnesses.
In order for the Chinese to protect themselves from getting sick. they drank green tea since they believe that green tea can give them better health to ward off illnesses. In the long run, this led to the introduction of green tea to other parts of the world and had already become a trade.
That is why today, millions of people all over the world are able to buy and drink green tea. Also, people can already find different flavors and variants. Also, the effects of green tea on our health has already specified. and many traditional users say that it is best taken at night time. Hence, to clarify such claim, let us take a look at some of the effects of green tea when taken at night.
Is it Good to Drink Green Tea at Night: The Benefits of Drinking Green Tea Before Bed
If you are drinking green at night, make sure to drink 2 hours before you are going to bed.
Helps soothe nerves
L-theanine is the component of green tea. Its responsibility is to help the nerves calm, so you can have a good sleep.
Also, anything warm before going to bed can make you feel sleepy. So, the combination of warm green tea and L-theanine is perfect for a good night’s sleep.
Helps improve your immunity
Component-wise, Green tea will boost the immune system because of EGCG. It has the Power antioxidants. It also helps in fighting cancer in many people and prevent the replication of the flu virus. Thus, when you drink green tea at night, it can aid your body’s natural ability to fight off viruses during sleep.
Although the fat burning properties of green tea have no scientific studies. Chinese medics say that women from this country drink this to keep their waists trimmed. Thanks to the flavonoid and caffeine found in this drink. it promotes fat oxidation, a process that usually occurs during sleep.
Aids in regulating blood sugar
The hormone melatonin is the one responsible so that you can have a restful sleep. Blood sugar spikes while sleeping can cause this hormone to decrease. Take green tea before sleep to prevent blood sugar from rising while you are sleeping.
Helps prevent bad breath
It has discovered that green tea stops the growth of bacteria in the mouth which causes bad breath. Also, it boosts the effectiveness of toothpaste and mouthwash in bad breath elimination. Green tea helps prevent tooth decay because it halts the growth of bacteria. just like with bad breath. Also, green tea helps kill the acids and plaque that causes tooth decay.
Helps reduce depression and stress
The minute amount of caffeine in green tea can help elevate a person’s mood but would not cause anxiety. Additionally, a cup of green tea can promote the production of the alpha waves.
Promotes better brain function
The International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases in 2015. Where a study is presented showed that green tea helps slow down mental decline. The researchers reported. That people who drink tea often have a lower risk of having dementia.
Help reduce cholesterol levels
Green tea reduces cholesterol levels. Burn fats in combination with a low cholesterol diet and daily exercise.
Helps avoid strokes or heart attacks
Experts say that going to bed hydrated can reduce your risk of having a stroke or heart attack. Since green tea is 99.5 percent water, taking it before sleeping will keep you hydrated. Also, green tea contains anti-inflammatory properties. So it aids in the prevention of atherosclerosis which is one of the causes of strokes and heart diseases.
Aids detox during sleep
Aside from preventing the replication of viruses. EGCG also helps in fighting free radicals. Green tea aids in detoxification by helping the liver increase its enzyme activity. because this is not only important for weight loss management. it is also necessary for a person’s health.
Slows down the aging process
Ever wonder why women in China and Japan have beautiful, porcelain skin even if they are old? These women owe their glowing and young-looking skin to green tea. because it boosts collagen production which helps reduce wrinkles and fine lines. So, if you want that youthful glow, you need to start drinking this before hitting the sack.
Helps increase the circulation of blood
Poor blood circulation can prevent you from having a good sleep. Taking green tea before going to sleep. believed to boost the performance of your capillaries. Thus, increasing blood circulation.
Watch this Video for more information about the benefits of drinking Green Tea.
With all these said, the answer to the question, “Is it good to drink green tea at night?”, is definitely a “Yes.” However, you need to take note that green tea also contains a small amount of caffeine which may keep you awake. So, it is advisable that you only drink two to three cups a day and only a cup before going to sleep.
Adding a squirt of lemon or any other citrus juices can help green tea to be more effective. But it is not recommended to add milk. because this neutralizes the antioxidants found in green tea. Even so, if you have a pre-existing condition. it is advisable that you consult your physician first before drinking green tea. Because it may have adverse effects if you are taking certain medications.
Green tea is beneficial to take before going to bed. but, like everything else, it has taken in moderation so you can reap its good effects.


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A loss of hope is a classic symptom of depression. Drugs and therapies have been developed to help balance or trigger serotonin, norepinephrine and other neurotransmitters. But for one-third of depressed patients, the medications don’t really work. Alternatives include electroconvulsive therapy or other intensive treatment options. Too often, the last resort is suicide.
In 2013, ketamine, a drug commonly used for anesthesia—and known in the Vietnam era as a party drug--was studied for its ability to target and inhibit the action of N-Methyl-D-aspartate (“NMDA”) receptors of nerve cells. The results were overwhelmingly favorable. Initial studies indicated that 70 percent of Treatment-Resistant-Depression (“TRD”) patients saw an improvement in symptoms within 24 hours of being injected with a low dose of ketamine. For the first time, there was a fast treatment for the severely depressed.
The studies triggered the FDA to grant Fast Track Status to the development of a new NMDA-receptor-targeting medications based on the ketamine profile. Some, like esketamine, received breakthrough status from the FDA, enhancing the probability that these new drugs will be available to patients in 2017.
With nearly 43,000 suicides a year in the U.S., the need for effective treatment looms large. In the medical community, hope has never been higher.

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Everyone appreciates the uniqueness of the German manufacturer's lineup. But with the debuting changes in the R8, newbies to Audi will experience the fastest Audi R8 ever made. Audi experts, meanwhile, will be smiling even more than normal while experiencing the new 2-door coupe.
Like other Audi offerings, the new R8 is fast, fun and wonderfully noisy. It’s more understated than flashy. With a 5.2-liter V10 FSI engine with a six-speed S-Tronic Quattro transmission, the Audi has multiple personalities. It's a mid-engined supercar, but its style and performance don't get lost while the R8 is entirely comfortable playing the role of a daily driver.
Of course, the R8's performance is superior. There’s lots of aluminum and carbon fiber in its design. As such, you can experience its impressive acceleration of 0-60 mph 3.4 seconds and its stunning standing quarter-mile effort of 11.5 seconds. The combination of 540 horsepower and 398 lb-ft. of torque are further enhanced by the always-pleasing benefits of Audi's Quattro all-wheel drive system. Cornering is a rush of controlled speed and grace. The car handles as if it’s somehow reading your thoughts. The ride is broad and level.
But there's plenty more, including four drive modes that result in different exhaust notes. And with a top speed of 196 mph, what's not to like?
Extraordinarily comfortable supercars aren't particularly common, but that's another R8 strong point. The interior is superbly appointed with top-grade materials, including Nappa leather. The seats are tightly bolstered, and there’s plenty of overall room for two adults to enjoy a luxurious ride.