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Why is there only one page of contests?
When I first joined there were always 4 pages of contests to look through. Now I am unable to access the other ones. And because of such limited contests availiable, it's hard to find ones to enter that arent "round #" I cannot enter.
This is not a site problem. People aren't posting contests any more with as much regularity as before and there isn't anything we can do about that. Either try and join the ones already there, or join the forum contests. Just check that you can actually join first, tho, as there are end dates.
What are forum contests? And why havent people been contesting?:confused:
There's a Dollmakers Contest in "Doll Creation" and a handdrawn contest in "Handrawns". Go and look for them.
As for the second, I haven't a clue, but it's probably got something to do with the fact that the site is expiring this year, and a lot of people are cancelling their premi. If you have any more questions about that, just read the following thread and ask them there.
Thank you very much.
Add to that (and I'm sorry to say this) but I think my Club going into hiding didn't help either. See, there used to be a Serial One voter the last few summers (in the midst of all the site problems) who would do just as his/her title describes, she'd/he'd voted 1's on every single doll, ESPECIALLY the Premium dolls. Since quite a few of the regular Contest Section contestors are part of my Club we all retreated into our private Club Forum so that we can host and take part in Contests of our own with a fair voting system all around. During that time the Contest section lost about 6-7 Premium members that held upwards 3-5 contests regurally. That's anywhere from 18-35 missing contests. Once we left with our contests the Contest section became as interesting and as fun as watching water boil. So a lot of people stopped coming back. My members and I are now coming back to the Contest Section (a little wary of cheaters, but hopeful that the Serial One voter has finally grown bored and left for good) and we are trying to get it back to what it used to be.
Hopefully this summer will bring new Contestors (yourself included! I will enjoy seeing your dolling techniques grow!) and I will definately do my part in trying to get as many contests as I can manage going.
Oh and just keep trying! You'll soon learn what kind of dolls will make it to second rounds! Try adding backgrounds/props/text! Miranda has a wonderful tutorial on how to glitter without Premiumship or programs, so you should definately check that out.
And as Miranda has mentioned, this Forum has a Dollmaker contest thread that you are more than welcome to participate in! Right now Aussiemum777 is hosting a very fun Animalistic theme!
For proof on how my tutorial works, just check out my sig and av. Glittered perfectly and no watermark! ^^
You should also sign up to Dollsters; there's a contest section there. Tho it's not very active at the moment, later on in the year when we all move there, there will be more activity.
The lack of contests is limiting my time on TDP. I used to always check in, learn new things from CC and it gave me my inspiration (a very un-artisty statement) but now that's all gone. For example, I joined the handdrawn contest last month, and it was supposed to end two weeks later. i was the only person to enter the contest and no posts about it ending yet...:roll: so whatever. I wish that the site wasn't closing and that there was more site activity. :(
Check out the contest section now; there are far more contests now than there were when this topic was posted! We are hopefully going to see a lot more activity there from now on. :mrgreen:
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Capital Accumulation, Trade Liberalization and Rising Wage Inequality: The Case of Argentina
Capital accumulation can modify the relative productivity between skilled and unskilled workers, thus leading to changes in the wage structure. In particular, if capital goods are relatively more complementary to skilled workers in the production function (skill-biased technologies), a positive correlation between investment in physical capital and the wage premium would be expected. In this paper we present evidence for this hypothesis by taking advantage of the variability in wage premia and capital investment across industries in the Argentine manufacturing sector. We conclude that the wage premium for workers with complete college education increased more in those industries with higher investment in machinery and equipment. As in Galiani and Sanguinetti (2003, in this journal), the wage premium also grew more in those sectors which faced strong import competition, although this effect is empirically less relevant than the capital accumulation effect.
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"The recovery continues, but this is a reality check showing that the pace of recovery is slower than expected," said James Ashley, senior European economist at RBC Capital Markets. "Equity markets had been pricing in a too-strong recovery and growth in the U.S., and Europe is not particularly strong. It's hard to see how you'll get returns when you have weak underlying economic dynamics."
Data from the U.S. Labor Department showed just 88,000 jobs were added to the economy in March, far short of expectations for a gain of 190,000 and the smallest increase in nine months. While the unemployment rate ticked down to 7.6% from 7.7%, it reflected fewer Americans looking for work, according to the data.
"There had been some talk that the [Federal Reserve] would start to taper off their asset purchases because the data had started to improve, but these numbers show that any such move would be premature at this stage. Right now, based on our outlook, a fairly lackluster recovery is what we should expect in the next quarters," Mr. Ashley said.
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Employment data out earlier this week, including the ADP private-payrolls report and initial jobless claims, all painted a less optimistic picture of the recovery in the labor market than expected, which had already fueled fears that Friday's data would miss expectations.
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Greg Whitaker collected things all his life, from baseball cards to old coins, but it was his dream to take two pieces of his grandmother's pottery to "Antiques Roadshow" when the PBS show visited Atlanta last summer.
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It's hardly surprising that, in the wake of a state legislative session where lobbyists — including, it must be noted, representatives of the University System of Georgia — came close to spending $1 million in lavishing lawmakers with meals, event tickets and other inducements, that a state official is promising to convene a committee to "study lobbyist spending and develop recommendations for 2013," according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Georgia's growing class of 2013 added another linebacker when South Gwinnett linebacker Reggie Carter committed to the Bulldogs on Monday. "Georgia is a great school.
Affixed to the walls in Athens Christian boys basketball coach Ron Link's office are framed photos of some of the Athens area's best players of the 21st century.
A dozen years ago, Ron Link basically found himself a coach without a team.
It's been a disappointing spring for the Oconee County boys soccer team as the Warriors have come up short in a too many close Region 8-AAA games, resulting in their absence from the postseason for the second consecutive year.
STARKVILLE, Miss. - Mississippi State's Rodney Hood has decided to transfer, meaning new coach Rick Ray will have to replace the team's entire starting five next season.
WACO, Texas - Baylor forward Perry Jones III is skipping his final two seasons of eligibility to enter the NBA draft. Jones made the announcement Monday in a statement issued by the school.
FORT WORTH, Texas - Trent Johnson has been hired as TCU's new basketball coach. Johnson replaces Jim Christian and will lead the Frogs into the Big 12 Conference next season.
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An internationally recognized expert in poultry medicine, who recently retired as head of the University of Georgia Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center, was recognized as a "Distinguished Alumnus" by the Alumni Association of the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine.
The Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia will host John Nolan and Trinita Kennedy as they address different aspects of the current exhibit "A Divine Light: Northern Renaissance Paintings from the Bob Jones University Museum and Gallery" on April 12 at 5:30 p.m.
The Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia will present the film series "Dress the Part: Fashion in Movies and Magazines" in conjunction with the exhibition "Pattern and Palette in Print: Gentry Magazine and a New Generation of Trendsetters" on April 12, 19 and 26.
Films to be shown include "Bill Cunningham New York" (April 12), "Funny Face" (April 19) and "The September Issue" (April 26). All films will start at 7 p.m. in the M. Smith Griffith Auditorium and are free and open to the public.
The Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia will present the film series "Dress the Part: Fashion in Movies and Magazines," in conjunction with the exhibition "Pattern and Palette in Print: Gentry Magazine and a New Generation of Trendsetters," April 12, 19 and 26. The films shown will be "Bill Cunningham New York" (April 12), "Funny Face" (April 19) and "The September Issue" (April 26). All films will begin at 7 p.m. in the M. Smith Griffith Auditorium, located inside the Georgia Museum of Art on the University of Georgia's East Campus, and are free and open to the public.
The University of Georgia Performing Arts Center will present The Knights, one of the nation's newest chamber orchestras, on April 16 at 8 p.m. in Hodgson Concert Hall.
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We learned about big O notation, but I often see T(n) as well. For example,
public static Comparable[] mergeSort(Comparable[] A, int low, int high) {
if (low < high) { //at least 2 elements? //cost = c
int mid = (low + high)/2; //cost = d
Comparable[] A1 = mergeSort(A, low, mid); //cost = T(n/2) + e
Comparable[] A2 = mergeSort(A, mid+1, high); //cost = T(n/2) + f
return merge(A1,A2); //cost = g n + h
.... //cost = i
I believe c,d,e,... are meant to be arbitrarily named constants.
What does T(n/2) mean? also how is T notation related to big O?


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German Chancellor Angela Merkel would like to follow Italy and limit the ability of directors at banks and insurance companies to sit on multiple boards, Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti said.
"Mrs. Merkel told me, 'In Germany, I really think we should do something like this,'" Monti said in a speech today at a conference in Cernobbio, Italy.
Monti cited how he passed a rule in Italy for "the elimination of the possibility of interlocking directorates, or the crossed positions on the boards of banks and insurers" as an example of what he discussed with Merkel about doing in Germany.
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The Conran Shop
This trendy mecca focuses on 20th-century designs, from classic industrial looks by Artemide to the Koncept Z-Bar in three sizes ($140--$200), and Fluoro, a fluorescent orange pendant lamp from Brit-cool designer Tom Dixon ($445). Also noteworthy: the whimsical and ambient Cheese Greater lamp ($75). 407 E 59th St between First Ave and Sutton Pl (212-755-9079, conranusa.com)
Craig Van Den Brulle
Behold 3,000 square feet of rare and exceptional vintage fixtures, featuring some of the 20th century's most elegant designs—including a pair of 1990s Garouste & Bonetti sconces—still in perfect condition. Other finds include Venini glass chandeliers ($2,500 and up), a pair of Vistosi aqua glass lamps ($4,700) and VDB, the designer's "urban classic" custom line. 192 Elizabeth St between Prince and Spring Sts (212-925-6760, craigvandenbrulle.com)
Randy Howard stocks an eclectic selection of one-of-a-kind European and American fixtures; his well-focused eye for design means you'll find everything from Victorian and Regency-period to midcentury and contemporary, from 1960s style-maker Joe Colombo to Lightolier. Table lamps start at $95 and floor lamps at $165. 34 W 13th St between Fifth and Sixth Aves (212-924-3575, filamentsofnewyork.com)
Horseman Antiques
Midcentury magic: Donald Gianchetta has been in business for 48 years, so it makes sense that his spectrum-spanning selection represents the era's most visionary designs. The shop specializes in chandeliers ($200 and up) in Lucite, chrome, stainless steel and crystal, and a distinctive assortment of floor and table lamps ($200--$500). Ian Morgan's expert repair and refinishing is also available. 351 Atlantic Ave between Bond and Hoyt Sts, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn (718-596-1048)
Lee's Studio
The buying team here stays on the cutting edge by frequenting trade shows, so expect the best names in hip, contemporary European and domestic lighting design—including a dazzling 50-bulb Flos chandelier. Or you can be, you know, sensible and just pick up a back-to-school-special desk lamp for $69. 220 W 57th St between Broadway and Seventh Ave (212-581-4400, leesstudio.com)
Lighting by Gregory
The largest contemporary lighting gallery in the city for 25 years and counting, this 7,500-square-foot showroom features 21 new gallery displays and a who's who of high-end names, including Holtkotter, Robert Sonneman, Estluz and more. Prices range from $1 for bulbs and switches to $50,000 for a Swarovski crystal chandelier. 158 Bowery at Delancey St (212-226-1276, lightingbygregory.com)
Lite Brite Neon
Ever wanted to see your name in lights? Energy efficient and artful when lit or unlit, neon's no longer languishing in the glitter gulch. Each member of Lite Brite owner Matt Dilling's staff of artisans has at least five years of technical training in this alchemical art. Custom commissions start at $500. 232 3rd St at Third Ave, Gowanus, Brooklyn (718-855-6082, litebriteneon.com)
Pearl River
A shining example of high style with a low price tag, this Asian shopping emporium is also a destination for inexpensive and inventive lighting solutions. Pop by for novelty wall Buddhas ($49.50), animal night lamps ($18.50), colorful paper lanterns and parasols ($1.75--$22.50), and bamboo and wood designs out the wazoo ($100 and up). 477 Broadway between Broome and Grand Sts (212-431-4770, pearlriver.com)
Room & Board
As the city's official dealer of George Nelson bubble lamps—part of MoMA's permanent collection and priced to move at $269 and up—this is the go-to shop for iconic modern style. The space also stocks Noguchi ($85--$275) and Galbraith & Paul hand-blocked linen pendant shades in 27 fabric options ($349--$449), among other items. 105 Wooster St between Prince and Spring Sts (212-334-4343, roomandboard.com)
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SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- China opened a memorial hall on Sunday honoring a Korean independence fighter who assassinated a prominent Japanese colonial leader in 1909, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
In October 1909, Ahn Jung-geun shot to death Hirobumi Ito, the first Japanese governor-general of Korea, in Harbin, China. A year later, he was executed at a Japanese prison in the northern Chinese city of Ryojun, now called Lushun.
The assassination by Ahn occurred prior to the beginning of Japan's brutal 36-year colonial rule of Korea from 1910.
On Sunday, the Chinese government held a ceremony marking the opening of the 200-square-meter hall in Harbin Station that displayed diverse historical data on the incident, including Ahn's picture and relevant documents, according to the Seoul ministry.
South Korea and China have been working to set up a monument in Harbin to commemorate the revered fighter, particularly after the issue was discussed during last year's summit talks.
"The South Korean government welcomes and hails the opening of the memorial hall honoring the independence fighter," a ministry official said.
Japan has yet to respond, though its Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga criticized the move back in November and referred to Ahn as a "criminal."
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I have to admit I didn't love this salad as much as I thought I would when I read the recipe. I found the vinaigrette a bit overpowering and wasn't fond of the ricotta salata. Overall though the salad was flavorful and fresh. I would like to make it again with a few adjustments I think the feta would be nice in the salad and a lemon & olive oil dress might lighten up the flavor.
Chicken & White Bean Salad
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Zucchini and celery give this chicken-and-bean salad a nice crunch. We like serving it over a bed of slightly bitter escarole and radicchio, but any type of salad greens will work. Recipe by Nancy Baggett for EatingWell.
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I think i will try it for lunch it seems safe for children and adults
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Delectable. Made the following substitutions based on what was on hand and what we like: 1 c. shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes instead of dried, extra mozzarella in place of the feta and missing chicken, a homegrown cucumber in place of the zucchini, white balsamic and sherry vinegar in place of the wine vinegar, and an extra garlic clove in the dressing. A delightful main course salad.
I added mint leaves and decreased the amount of celery because I would like children to enjoy greens gradually. Celery is welcomed by adults but not kids.
Also, I added more mango, just like what elong had done. Added goat cheese.
Added some red beans for a little bit color.
I would say that sprinkling lemon juice would be optional.
Added walnuts too.
Thank you for sharing this recipe and will definitely share this with relatives and friends as well this weekend.
This salad is really good - added two cans of white beans, used radishes, added extra celery, used both zucchini and yellow summer squash, did not use the sun dried tomatoes or the cheese, when I served it added feta cheese as a garnish - you could easily modify this recipe - mango slices would be good - even perhaps apples - make it and see what you think. Enjoy.


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The Winnipeg Jets hockey team has been selling game tickets like hotcakes. TicketNews reports scalpers have apparently been taking advantage of this fact, which has led the team to recently announce that it has cancelled an undisclosed number of season ticket accounts for "activity regarding the re-sale of tickets." The team provides reasoning behind this move reporting that the account holders acted "contrary to the provisions of account holders' Ticket Purchase Agreement with the Jets and Provincial law in Manitoba."
On October 9th, the Jets hosted their first game, with tickets for the game selling well over $1,000 from some secondary ticket vendors. A few days prior to the game, two scalpers were arrested by Winnipeg Police for selling tickets above face value. Undercover policemen arrested the men after responding to their ticket listings online and then meeting with the violators to complete the sale.
The Jet's management has taken a stand against illegal scalpers by organizing a program called SeatExchange. The program supports ticket exchanges and re-sales for legitimate ticket owners. It also guarantees that the ticket's on it's website will not be fraudulent, and will be sold at game day price or lower. SeatExchange will be available soon.
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Audi S1 review
Audi S1 hot hatch has incredible all-wheel drive pace and a classy cabin, but it comes with a chunky price tag, too
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Audi's smallest hot hatch is quick, safe, and definitely has a more upmarket feel than most of its rivals, but it's not always as much fun to drive.
The brand's exemplary cabin fit and finish definitely gives the S1 a lift, and the car feels grown-up when you want it to be and is comfortable on the motorway. Find your favourite back road, though, and the chassis is good enough to provide excitement around the bends. The major downside is the S1's price, especially once you've ticked a few option boxes. The Audi brand's reliability is also in the spotlight, with the A1 family performing poorly in our Driver Power Survey, and the brand's reliability across the board failing to impress.
Audi's S1 hot hatchback is the baby of the S model line-up, sitting underneath the S3 in Audi's range. Despite its diminutive size it delivers a high level of accessible performance thanks to the company's famous quattro four-wheel drive system and the turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine from the Volkswagen Golf R. On top of that, the model offers the more upmarket feel we've come to expect from the Audi brand - even a souped-up supermini like this one.
The S1's blend of speed, stability and upmarket appeal comes at a price, though, and they start at £25,420 for the three-door S1, rising to £26,155 for the five-door S1 Sportback. It's a considerable chunk more than even rivals like the MINI John Cooper Works, but the Audi is the only all-wheel drive car in its class, so offers something extra compared to the group of front-wheel drive rivals.
However, you don't need to spend too long poring over the options list to send the price rocketing towards £30,000, and that pushes the S1 towards a different league of hot hatch that outguns it for performance and practicality, including the Volkswagen Golf GTI, SEAT Leon Cupra and BMW M135i.
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The Audi is still fast and will accelerate from 0-62mph in a blistering 5.8 seconds, which is one full second quicker than rivals like the Ford Fiesta ST and Renaultsport Clio. However, this pairing cost £17,395 and £19,145 respectively and make the Audi look quite pricey.
One area where the Fiesta ST and Clio RS can't match up to the Audi is quality – the S1's cabin feels much more expensive, with metal controls for the multimedia and heating systems, as well as half-leather seats, climate control, Bluetooth, a DAB radio and Audi's MMI infotainment feature coming as standard.
Engines, performance and drive
Thanks to its Volkswagen Polo underpinnings, the Audi A1 is sensible, but not sensational, from behind the wheel. However, the S1 version swaps the torsion beam rear suspension of the standard car for a more sophisticated four-link set-up, while revised front geometry, strengthened mountings and a faster steering ratio highlight the flagship's bespoke nature and give it an extra edge over the normal A1 on the road.
In spite of its performance, the quattro drivetrain means the little Audi is composed. With a 60:40 split most of the time, the majority of power goes to the front axle, but it will divide up to 50:50 when needed, so the S1 has better traction than its front-drive rivals.
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However, apart from a lack of torque steer and better traction, the Audi S1 still handles and feels like a front-drive hatchback. It's also a bit nose heavy and will nudge wide as you reach the limit, but this does mean safe, predictable handling, while the four-wheel drive system gives plenty of reassuring grip to lean on for typically bad British conditions.
It does have a nice dynamic edge still, and you can push the S1 hard without the chassis falling apart, but while the steering is direct, it lacks the precision and feedback of a Fiesta ST.
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The stability control is a little intrusive, adding to the sensation that the Audi is missing the natural balance of the Ford's chassis. Switch the Drive Select to Dynamic mode and you get heavier steering, firmer dampers and extra engine noise in the cabin.
But body control on the Audi S1 is good regardless, and there isn't a significant increase in driver involvement or a noticeable sharpening of the handling. In fact it's the harder edge to the engine note you'll notice the most.
On a twisty road, the S1 has confidence-inspiring grip, but it lacks the fun factor of the Fiesta, or to a lesser extent the MINI. On the plus side, adaptive dampers are standard, and the Audi rides much better than the rigid ST.
There's no ignoring the fact that the 2.0-litre TFSI is the star of the show. It's mated to a light but sweet six-speed manual gearbox (there's no auto option), which involves you in the experience further.
With 228bhp (as much power as a Golf GTI Performance Pack in a car one size smaller), it sprints from 0-62mph in just 5.8 seconds, and blasting off with the security of all-wheel drive is a real hoot. It'll continue charging hard on to a storming top speed of 155mph.
However, it's the serious in-gear response you'll enjoy on the road. With 370Nm of torque – that's just 10Nm less than in the bigger Audi S3 – you'll find yourself punching from corner to corner far faster than you'd expect for a small hot hatch.
MPG, CO2 and running costs
Considering just how quick it is, the Audi S1 doesn't actually cost too much to run. Its 40.4mpg fuel economy figure wouldn't look out of place on a normal family hatch, while the 162g/km CO2 emissions means it'll cost £180 per year to tax, which isn't bad given the performance.
What's more, the fuel economy actually looks pretty achievable. During our time with the S1 we managed around 30mpg – and that was using the car's addictive performance and without a single thought for economical driving.
As with all performance cars, using it hard will increase the wear rates of consumable items like brake pads and tyres, so you'll need to budget for that – especially if you want to experience the performance at a track.
Insurance groups
An insurance rating of group 33 means the Audi S1 isn't going to be cheap to insure, but that's par for the course considering the level of performance the hot hatch delivers. It's not the cheapest supermini around either, which also affects ratings as it costs more to repair or replace. However the Ford Fiesta ST is in insurance group 30, so the difference in premiums shouldn't be too great.
Audi is a more in-demand brand than some, and the S1 should retain its value well. Our experts reckon the S1 will hold on to just over 50 per cent of its list price over three years and 30,000 miles. However, if you aren't careful the options list cost can soon skyrocket, which will leave you potentially exposed to quite a big cash hit at resale time. The Fiesta ST is predicted to retain around 46 per cent of its new cost over the same period, but it's cheaper to buy so you'll lose less cash overall.
Interior, design and technology
As you'd expect, the Audi S1 has the usual understated fast Audi look. The customary aluminium-effect mirrors, extended side sills, boot spoiler and smart 17-inch wheels help it stand out, while quad tailpipes hint at the performance potential.
Standard xenon lights with striking LED running lamps and a latticework grille give the S1 a distinctive face, while a choice of bold colours – including bright yellow, red and green hues – means it'll certainly attract attention.
Being based on the regular Audi A1, that car's short chassis – even in five-door guise – means the S1 looks squat and compact, with taut bodywork giving this pocket rocket real visual attitude.
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It's countered by the Audi's classy interior, which is in a different league to the Fiesta and even beats the new MINI for upmarket appeal. From the knurled metal finish of the heating and radio controls to the rising sat-nav screen and top-quality dashboard materials, the S1 looks and feels like a car from a class above.
However, the S1 has its roots in Audi's past, so compared to newer models like the A3, it feels a bit dated in certain areas. And despite its hefty price tag, the S1 actually isn't nearly as well equipped as the much cheaper Ford.
Sat-nav, stereo and infotainment
The Audi S1 doesn't get sat-nav as standard, although it's obviously on the options list. The standard audio set-up is a DAB radio with single CD player, also offering Bluetooth music streaming and voice control. You can upgrade the audio to a BOSE surround sound system with 14 speakers and 465 Watts.
The Technology pack brings sat-nav to the pop-up display on the top of the dash, and Audi connect which turns your car into a Wi-Fi hotspot and brings internet connectivity and various apps into the car.
Practicality, comfort and boot space
If you want a really practical, fast Audi, you may have to step up to the S3. The S1 is very much a pocket-rocket, and really suited to an owner who rarely carries more than one passenger and doesn't fill up a trolley at the supermarket every weekend. Even with five doors in S1 Sportback guise the car offers limited room for passengers in the back, and longer journeys won't be much fun.
It's a more practical sporty option than a two-seater such as the Audi TT though, and both versions offer plenty of comfort and space for two up front.
The S1 measures up at 3,973mm long, 1,740mm wide and 1,416mm tall in three-door guise, and while the five-door Sportback version is 2mm longer, 6mm wider and 8mm taller that's obviously not enough to make a big difference to interior space. For comparison the Mini Cooper S measures 3,982mm long, is 1,727mm wide and 1,425mm tall.
Leg room, head room & passenger space
The Audi S1 has a shorter wheelbase than a MINI Cooper S, so it trails on rear legroom. What's more, the sloping roofline and small windows make it feel tight. It's also worth remembering that the Audi S1 is strictly a four-seater – a trinket tray separates the rear seats.
Fitting a four-wheel-drive system to the A1 has cut boot space as well, by about 30 per cent, so luggage room is down to 210 litres. There's still enough space to fit a few weekend bags, though, and if you want you can fold down the rear seats to free up 860 litres. The five-door Sportback version does a bit better with 270 litres rising to 920 litres with the seats folded.
Reliability and Safety
The standard Audi A1 is up there with the safest cars in its class, as it features plenty of safety equipment as standard and achieved a five-star Euro NCAP score. It comes with six airbags, ESP, Isofix and sealant foam to repair a punctured tyre.
Plus, it should be reliable – the 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that powers the Audi S1 is well proven in the S3 and countless other models across the VW Group range, including the Volkswagen Golf GTI and SEAT Leon Cupra.
In spite of Audi's upmarket image and reputation for quality, the standard A1 finished dead last in our Driver Power 2016 satisfaction survey, with owners highlighting its poor ride, practicality and comfort. The car also only managed 128th out of 130 ranked cars for reliability.
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Audi also only managed to finish 23rd out of 32 brands overall when scored for reliability. Both results are disappointing, and with the A1/S1 using VW Polo underpinnings and the technology in the car has been around for a while you might reasonably have expected a better performance.
Still, the quality of the A1's cabin is impressive and the S1's drivetrain feels well engineered, and if you're considering a MINI Cooper instead of the S1, it's worth noting that the MINI brand came dead last out of all the brands surveyed for reliability,
The Audi S1 has the same level of cover as all its brand stable-mates, which means a three-year/60,000-mile warranty. So as long as you don't hold to it for longer than usual, at least as the first owner you'll know you won't be forking out on any big surprise repairs,
Servicing costs are the same as for the standard A1, if you use one of Audi's service plans. For drivers covering over 10,000 miles per year there's a £289 package covering services for your first 50,000 miles. If you intend to drive less than 10k per year, then there's a £450 package covering five annual inspections


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I am using emacs24.1 and auto-complete-clang to do the C++ syntax complete , but when i trigger the autocomplete action , the droplist contains invalid member function which is not specified defined in the struct . How can i avoid this ? My init.el define about auto-complete-clang.el
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Yeah, I know that the constructor,destructor and operator = are default, but i still don't want them to be showed because I donn't specified declared them.