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The SSC Tuatara Claims "Fastest Car in the World" Title (Again)
The fastest production car is American—Sweden's Koenigsegg was the previous record-holder.
Update January 27, 2021: After a much-publicized and highly scrutinized initial top-speed record run in October of last year—you can read about that run below, and the controversy here—SSC has announced a new top-speed record for production cars at 282.9 mph with its Tuatara hypercar. It was the third attempt for the company after the initial run and a December effort thwarted by mechanical issues; professional racer Oliver Webb was the driver in October, while the car's owner, Larry Caplin, took the wheel for tries two and three.
The Tuatara hit a two-way average speed of 282.9 mph using 2.3 miles of a three-mile runway at Kennedy Space Center, with the data being captured using Racelogic VBOX equipment, as well as hardware and/or software from Life Racing and Garmin. The International Mile Racing Association is also touted as validating the speed. The first, northbound run registered 279.7 mph, while during the second, the Tuatara hit 286.1 mph in 1.9 miles before Caplin began to decelerate. The runs were made 50 minutes apart. SSC still plans to attempt to break the 300-mph mark, extending its own record and becoming the first production vehicle to reach or exceed that speed. Video of the latest runs can be viewed below:
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Nobody needs to go 280 or 300 mph. Hardly anybody has the space available (or the fortitude required) to drive those speeds. But everybody wants to know which car is fastest. The followers of such achievements will tell you that in 2017 the 277.9-mph Koenigsegg Agera RS snatched that record from 2010's 267.9-mph Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport. Well, on Saturday, October 10, a team gathered alongside a closed, seven-mile section of Highway 160 near Pahrump, Nevada to attempt—and set—a new record, with U.K. pro racer Oliver Webb driving a supercar hailing from Richland, Washington, the SSC Tuatara. The new speed? A staggering 315.7 mph!
Best Two Runs in Opposite Directions
The SSC team spent a week acclimating Webb to the car, starting out on a 3,800-foot runway achieving speeds of up to 204 and 205 mph; then decamped three hours away to a longer, 7,000-foot runway, where Webb managed to hit 270 mph, at which point the whole team felt comfortable attempting the run. SSC North America founder Jarod Shelby (no relation to Carroll), who has done nearly all of the test driving prior to bringing Webb on for the record, rode shotgun for some of these runs and was humbled by Webb's F1-driver comfort level regarding proximity to the end of the runway before initiating braking. "I'm thinking, 'when in the world is he going to get on the brakes?' He braked way later than I would have."
Then on the morning of the big run, following a few modest 100-mph passes to warm the drivetrain, with crosswinds just slightly under the 10-mph limit the team had set for itself, the team instrumented the car and sent Webb off for his first run.
That run achieved 285 mph—comfortably above the official 278-mph record bogey. On his return he hit 301.07 mph—nearing the unofficial 301-mph Hennessey Venom F5 and 304-mph Bugatti Chiron Super Sport claims, but neither of those times were officially witnessed as an average of runs in opposite directions within close timing to account for wind. (The record is currently in the process of being officially certified by Guinness, whose procedures and requirements SSC followed.) The crosswind was picking up, but Webb agreed to do one more run and one more only. That pass, replacing the 285-mph one, managed to hit 331.15 mph, for an official 316.11-mph (508.0-kph) top speed. And Webb is said to have acknowledged that the car had more top speed in it, but that was as fast as he was comfortable going.
What Powers the Fastest Production Car?
When we covered the SSC Tuatara back in 2011, the plan was to upsize the 6.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine it designed for the SSC Ultimate Aero, the Tuatara's predecessor, to 7.0 liters. But founder Jarod Shelby wanted to fit a flat-plane crank to the engine, and there's just no getting an engine that big to live in a production car capable of achieving 300-plus mph while still remaining drivable around town or at a track. So in 2013 the 7.0-liter engine was abandoned in favor of a 5.9-liter version with a meticulously balanced crank and exotic engine mounts filled with a proprietary gel.
The engine is rated at 1,750 horsepower and 1,280 lb-ft of torque when running on E85 fuel (as it was for the speed-record run—top speed is projected to fall to 295 mph running on 91-octane pump gasoline, which drops the power rating to 1,350 horsepower). The engine spins to a lofty 8,800 rpm and requires an impressive 11 different heat exchangers, including two whoppers for the dedicated air-to-water intercooler system, which is said to be capable of dropping boosted air temperatures by 160 to 200 degrees. Four more radiators cool the engine, two cool the gearbox, and one each take care of the engine oil, power steering, and air conditioning. The gearbox, by the way, is a seven-speed auto-clutch manual by CIMA/Automac Engineering, which has its basis in a helicopter transmission.
The Aerodynamics of a 315.7-mph Car
The roster of aero tricks is remarkably unremarkable. Naturally there's a full-body belly pan incorporating venturis that direct air out a rear diffuser while creating downforce, air curtains for the front wheels, small fins ahead of the front wheels, and modest little rear winglets. The drag coefficient is 0.279, and the front/rear aero-weight balance remains at a constant 37/63 percent from 150 to 312 mph. Air flows so efficiently over former Pininfarina designer Jason Castriota's bodywork that with the side windows open at 200 mph, barely any air comes in unless you stick a hand out to scoop some. Italy's Potio Engineering assisted in designing the elaborate ductwork that conducts air efficiently through all those radiators and coolers, drawing on their its extensive F1 simulation experience.
Not Just a Speed Machine
While achieving speed records grabs great headlines, Shelby is keen to point out that the Tuatara (named for a lizard indigenous to New Zealand that purportedly has the fastest molecular evolution of any living animal) is first and foremost a daily-drivable car designed to tear up a road circuit. The steering system provides some evidence of this assertion—it uses electricity to vary the ratio, but the assistance is purely hydraulic and it gets its own oil cooler, which clearly could only be useful on a handling circuit, not on a seven-mile arrow-straight closed highway. And a big driver of the flat-plane crank design was its unique sound signature. Shelby realizes cars like this are emotional purchases, and they need a visceral sound to connect with buyers. He wanted something less howling than a Ferrari, but also nothing like an American muscle car. The company worked with muffler experts to tune out some low-frequencies and ended up with a unique engine note.
A Production Car? For Real?
After showings at Pebble Beach in 2019 and at the Philadelphia Motor Show in February 2020, the first customer car has been delivered—it is in fact this very record-setting car—and there are plans to build 99 more at the company's purpose-built facility in Washington. We very much look forward to assessing Shelby's claims of the Tuatara's track prowess. We will not be probing its top speed.
UPDATE: After SSC announced its record speed, various internet commenters video personalities cast doubts on its veracity, in some cases even alleging it was faked. In response, SSC released a statement on October 26 confirming the record-claiming runs were validated by Dewetron, a manufacturer of GPA data loggers whose equipment, SSC says, was used for four of the last five world records. The full statement is as follows:
"Dewetron, a globally respected GPS data-measurement manufacturer, has validated SSC North America's claim that its Tuatara hypercar had averaged a top-speed run of 316.11mph (508.73 km/h) as recorded on October 10, 2020 near Pahrump, Nevada. That average speed was determined based on two runs, of 301.07 mph (484.53 km/h) and 331.15 mph (532.93 km/h), traveling in opposite directions.
Dewetron has worked with SSC since the hypercar manufacturer utilized its GPS measurement systems for the Ultimate Aero top speed record in 2007. Four out of five of the last world top-speed records were measured and validated on the same Dewetron system.
"Dewetron's DAQ Hardware is based on the latest ADC technology combined with cutting edge technology in resampling and oversampling," said Christoph Wiedner, Dewetron Chief Product Officer. "ISO and NIST calibration certificates ensure our equipment meets the highest level of quality for industrial and military standards. Dewetron's GPS measurement systems are used in numerous industries that require precision telemetry data. Dewetron systems are modular in design allowing delivery of reliable measurement data and provide flexible, needs-based data acquisition capability to the Energy, Automotive, Transportation and Aerospace industries. "
"Our planning process for the record run was extensive, and required thorough validation to ensure everything was captured accurately and legitimately," Jerod Shelby, CEO of SSC North America, explains. "SSC was committed to using Dewetron's measurement system; we have been incredibly impressed by the accuracy, as well as the direct support that their team has provided to ensure proper implementation and data verification. "
SSC also released the following from company founder Jerod Shelby:
"Here at SSC, our focus is on building hypercars that break world records. At Dewetron, their focus is on tracking and verifying hypercars that break world records (among other things). They've done that for four out of five of the last world records. We're thrilled that Dewetron has just validated the Tuatara's record-setting run.
I know it's hard for people to wrap their minds around the idea that SSC has built a car capable of our average top speed of 316 mph. The swirl of anticipation and speculation about our record has continued since we first blocked off Route 160 in Pahrump, and we don't mind, because we have the numbers on our side. "
UPDATE TWO, 10/28: Dewetron released a statement today refuting SSC's claim the Austrian company validated the attempt. In addition, SSC has released a lengthy statement in response to the controversy, which can be read here.
This story was originally published in October 2020. It has been updated to reflect SSC's third attempt, which has seemingly set a new record.
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Got 3 hours, 17 minutes and 53 seconds to spare? Then grab some popcorn, hit play, and watch this comprehensive reel from the new Disney+ streaming service previewing every film and series coming to the service when it launches in the US on 11/12/19. The guys at io9 posted the full list if you don't have time. (Thanks Rob!)

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In the white FG4 watch the logo CUCKOO is hard to read maybe because of the color plus the shadow. Maybe if you remove the shadow or darken the letters.
Thank you so much for your great observations, I like your watches a lot what program are you using for your graphics?
Thanks much @ffanuelg.
For me it's Photoshop all the way. I have been a Photoshop disciple since the first CS version (version 8) - 2003
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Rock legends U2 and Green Day delighted onlookers in London yesterday (14SEP06) when they recreated THE Beatles famous ABBEY ROAD album cover. The two bands were recording a song together for a Hurricane Katrina charity at Abbey Road Studios, and couldn't resist copying the 1969 album photograph in which the Fab Four walk across the zebra crossing outside. Green Day's TRE COOL, MIKE DIRNT and BILLIE JOE walked in a single file from one end of the crossing while U2's Bono, The Edge, Larry Mullen Jr and Adam Clayton walked from the other end. An onlooker says, "Normally it's tourists you see trying to copy The Beatles. Everyone took a second when they realised who it was."
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Before JDK 5.0, it was not possible to override a method by changing the return type. When we override a parent class method, the name, argument types and return type of the overriding method in child class has to be exactly same as that of parent class method. Overriding method was said to be invariant with respect to return type.
Covariant return types
Java 5.0 onwards it is possible to have different return type for a overriding method in child class, but child's return type should be sub-type of parent's return type. Overriding method becomes variant with respect to return type.
// Java program to demonstrate that we can have // different return types if return type in // overridden method is sub-type // Two classes used for return types. class A {} class B extends A {} class Base { A fun() { System.out.println("Base fun()"); return new A(); } } class Derived extends Base { B fun() { System.out.println("Derived fun()"); return new B(); } } public class Main { public static void main(String args[]) { Base base = new Base(); base.fun(); Derived derived = new Derived(); derived.fun(); } }
Base fun() Derived fun()
Note : If we swap return types of Base and Derived, then above program would not work. Please see this program for example.
It helps to avoid confusing type casts present in the class hierarchy and thus making the code readable, usable and maintainable.
We get a liberty to have more specific return types when overriding methods.
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For the uninitiated, The Angry Video Game Nerd started as a small independent Youtube series of surrealistic sketch comedy. Created by James Rolfe, the show became an internet sensation over the years amassing millions of subscribers and countless imitators. Rolfe's foul-mouthed, hard-drinking online personality has turned him into a cult star, building a fan base interested in watching, but not necessarily playing, terrible 8-bit video games from the past. There's a lot of rage, beer drinking, explosions, cursing, and toilet humor – but excessive profanity aside, just about every major online game review show today, owes a little something to AVGN. Rolfe might just be the world's angriest, crudest retro-gamer but he's also a man who's built an empire in his basement, and truth be told, it isn't his gimmick that has people going back for more – Rolfe actually provides insightful commentary and some of the best game reviews, even if screaming into a single camera. Over the years, his series became more elaborate and ambitious, incorporating skits, new characters and story lines, and now, a decade later, he has his own movie which sees him go up against Atari's E.T., widely regarded as the worst video game ever made.
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Caught between a rock and hard place – Congress, and in an election year no less (definitely a commentary, and not a company endorsed position)
Congress needs money – to spend (extending existing programs), and raising taxes only tends to be popular when the payer doesn't pay taxes (or pays very little) or doesn't contribute to a certain party. So one answer to 'where do we get the money from' is another tax repatriation holiday that permits companies to bring back cash from abroad, paying a reduced tax rate. In 2004 (the last tax repatriation holiday) the rate was 5.25% (15% of the 35% rate) and the intent was to create U.S. jobs and investments, but in retrospect few saw any job growth and what was seen was an increase in buybacks, dividends, along with another bad public relations issue for Congress (wonder if their approval rate can turn negative – you know, like bank deposit rates in the Europe). So why would Congress do it again? Well, similar to investor activists, they go to where the money is. If I use the current estimates of cash abroad, tax rates (corporate and qualified dividends) and the 2004 repatriation rate, we could feasibly be talking in the $50 billion plus area – enough to fund current projects and maybe have a little left over for a few new local pet projects (before November 4th). That money is very attractive to Congress, but also real is a potential public relations nightmare regarding giving money back to the corporations (via lower rates) and the 1%ers (let's say the top 10% who would benefit directly from higher dividends – although a much higher portion would benefit from higher dividends via brokerage and 401k type accounts). It is not an easy choice, but neither is raising taxes or cutting programs. Good thing we have, as Will Rogers said, 'the best Congress money can buy' (or Ronald Reagan's – 'If the Congress wants to bring the Panamanian economy to its knees, why doesn't it just go down there and run it?, or Mark Twain's 'Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself', or even Warren Buffett's 'I could end the deficit in five minutes. You just pass a law that says that anytime there is a deficit of more than 3% of GDP all sitting members of congress are ineligible for reelection').
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Commentary (ain't no bodies opinion but my own):
Companies reached into their deep pockets this quarter and spent an extra $30 billion more than the prior quarter on buybacks, buying more than they issued and reducing their share count
Takeaway: companies bought a tail wind for EPS, in a quarter when they needed it most
But the question is – was the increase in buybacks just to help a weather poor Q1 or the start of a new trend
Regardless Q2,'14 already has a tail wind: Q1,'14 shares / Q2,'13 shares, even before any Q2,'14 action
Companies continue to increase their shareholders' returns through buybacks and cash dividends, with the two expenditures combined setting a new index record at $241.2 billion in the first quarter – surpassing the prior record of $233.2 billion set in Q3,'07
While dividend payments are historical high, the payout rate remains low, with dividends being 37% of As Reported earnings for Q1,'14 (33.8% over the last 5-years and 33.6% for estimated Q2,'14), compared to a historical average of 52% (from 1936)
Buybacks need to be measured against issuance, and the current trend (and hype) is share count reduction, resulting in enhanced EPS
I expect this trend of greater shareholder return to continue throughout 2014, as activists remain strong, interest rates low, and companies awash in cash
Q1 2014 S&P 500 Buybacks (just the facts)
Q1,'14 buybacks increased 59.2% to $159.3B from Q1,'13 $100.1B, as the quarter became the second highest period
Highest was Q3,'07 at $172.0B, with #3 now being Q2,'07 with $157.7B
The expenditure gain over Q4,13's $129.4B was 23.1%, when the average daily stock price was up only 3.7% (so the higher expenditure was not due to chasing higher prices)
Translation -> the additional $30B was used for Share Count Reduction (SCR), reducing the average diluted shares used for EPS calculation and increasing the EPS
12 month buybacks increases 29.0% to $545.9B from $414.6B (12 month high was Dec,'07 at $589.1B, recession low was 12 month Dec,'09 at $137.6 billion
Share counts go down, as companies buy more shares than they issue (it's not just what you buy, but what you issue)
S&P announced the quarterly rebalancing last Friday, 6/13 (effective after the close this Friday, 6/20), with the S&P 500 market value reduced 0.5% due to the adjustment
For Q1,'14, 290 issues reduced their diluted share count, up from 276 in Q4,'13 and the 212 in Q1,'13, while 181 increased them, down from 185 in Q4,'13 and the 246 in Q1,'13
Significant changes of at least 1% in the quarter increased, with 123 issues reducing their count (112 in Q4,'13) and 30 increasing them at least 1% (24 in Q4,'13)
Significant changes of at least 4% for the year-over-year period, where EPS are used in comparison, increased to 99 issues from the 83 reported in Q4,'13, with 34 issues increasing their share count at least 4% (potentially diluting EPS, depending if the issuance was used for M&A which was anti-dilutive), up from 22 in Q4,'13.
Of the 404 issues that reported buybacks in Q1,'14 (up from 401 in Q4,'13), 346 of them pay a dividend (up from 339 in Q4,'13), with 217 of them (196 in Q4,'13) spending more on dividends than buybacks
Cash (S&P 500 Industrials Old) declined after setting six quarters of consecutive record highs, as buybacks and M&A combined to reduce the holdings to $1.233 trillion from the Q4,'13 1.304 trillion record; the current level is equivalent to 90 weeks of net income siting on the books (here and abroad), earning very little, but getting a lot of attention from activists.
Information Technology maintained its dominance of buybacks, accounting for 30.88% of all buybacks in Q1,'14, up from 26.9% in Q4,'13
Apple set a record buyback expenditure of $18 billion in the first quarter, beating out the prior $16 billion record, which it held from Q2 2013. As a result of the large buybacks, Apple reduced its average diluted shares by 7.0% year-over-year, as it posted a 7.1% increase in net earnings, which due to a lower share count resulted in a 15.2% gain in EPS.
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The recent launch of our S&P Dow Jones Indices India Index Dashboard brought to my notice the S&P BSE Small Cap Index. While the month's report card was mostly green for the Indian indices due to the optimism in the Indian stock markets, the S&P BSE Small Cap Index did shine through.
- The S&P BSE Small Cap Index returns as on May 30, 2014 was 54.36% (based on total return index) and 51.69% (based on price index). Further, the year to date return was 37.91% while it clocked in a one-month return of 20.41%.
- During the one-year period ending May 30, 2014 the top 3 sectors attributing to this growth were Industrials, Materials and Consumer Discretionary.
- The top contributors to the growth of the index in the one year ending May 30, 2014 were PMC Fincorp Limited and Sulabh Engineers & Services Ltd. Please see the list of top 10 below.
Security Name | Stock Price Change (%) | Stock Total Return (%) | Contribution To Index Return |
PMC Fincorp Limited | 501.07% | 501.66% | 2.23% |
Sulabh Engineers & Services Ltd. | 212.82% | 212.82% | 1.41% |
Risa International Ltd. | 110.47% | 110.47% | 1.19% |
Amtek Auto Limited | 178.94% | 179.95% | 1.12% |
Tilak Finance Limited | 190.74% | 190.74% | 1.11% |
CCL International Limited | 275.42% | 275.42% | 1.05% |
Kelvin Fincap Ltd. | 254.49% | 254.49% | 1.02% |
Sintex Industries Limited | 329.37% | 329.37% | 0.95% |
VA Tech Wabag Limited | 155.53% | 159.54% | 0.95% |
PTC India Limited | 97.36% | 97.36% | 0.90% |
Source: Asia Index Pvt. Ltd. Holdings Data as of S&P BSE Small Cap 31 May 2013 through 30 May 2014
If we compare the S&P BSE Small Cap Index with the benchmark S&P BSE SENSEX or even the broad market representative S&P BSE 500 for this one year period, the outperformance to both these broad market indices is clear.
Source: Asia Index Private Limited, One year total return Performance for the period ending 30 May, 2014
Indices | One year Total Returns % |
Source: Asia Index Private Limited. One year returns for the one year period from 31 May 2013 to 30 May 2014
S&P BSE Small Cap Index | |
Annualized Total Returns | 54.37% |
Annualized Standard Deviation | 15.17% |
Return per unit of risk | 3.58 |
The S&P BSE Small Cap performance since inception has been 23.75% (Total return performance dated April 1, 2003 to May 30, 2014)
S&P BSE Small Cap Index is definitely displaying a new trend and one always needs to put this in perspective with the long term performance statistics to gain a better understanding of overall performance.
Capturing sector performance can be easily achieved through passive investing. Passive or index Investing allows investors to gain access to such index returns with very little effort and the ability to track the trends in the sector through its historical performance. In India, the trend of index investing is just about picking up with the existing offering of index funds and ETFs.
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Bonds Will Need to Tread Lightly With Domestic And Global Issues
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- Tags 10 year, bond, bond yields, bonds, building, corporate bond, CPI, crude oil, Empire Manufacturing, fixed income, High Yied, High Yield, housing, IMF, index investing, index performance, Industrial production, inflation, interest rates, Investment Grade, Jobless Claims, kevin horan, Manufacturiing, Middle East, permits, Philadelphia, Philly, preferred, Preferred Index, S&P 500, US treasury
- Last week saw the yield of the S&P/BGCantor Current 10 Year U.S. Treasury Bond Index close 1 basis point tighter than the 2.61% that started its week. Thursday was the only day in which the yield moved significantly as yields tightened by 5 basis points in reaction to the weaker than expected Retail Sales release. Treasury bond prices were stronger for the Monday opening as increasing tensions over the latest Iraq situation have bumped up demand for quality assets. In reaction to the situation that has been steadily increasing, oil prices were the early mover as the S&P GSCI All Crude (TR) Index saw its largest year-to-date one day jump of 2.39% last Thursday and returned 4.21% for the week. A full-on flight to safety trade has not started given the current political situation though with the suspected number of short market trades in place, if an unwinding trade were required it could have a quick and strong impact to rates. Like the Ukraine crisis, investors wait and watch to see the level of involvement required by foreign governments.
- In addition to keeping an eye on the Middle East, the forward U.S. economic calendar contains some key indicators. Today kicked off with the Empire State Manufacturing Survey stronger than expected reporting 19.28 versus the expected 15.0. Industrial Production month-over-month for May also was higher than the surveyed level of 0.5% at a 0.6%. Though today's manufacturing and production results were muted by an announcement by the IMF (International Monetary Fund) that its U.S. growth forecast had been cut. Anticipation awaits the release of U.S. CPI on Tuesday which is expected to be a 0.2% month-over-month. This indicator has been on the rise since February's 0.10%. Year-over-year is currently at 2% and if higher could indicate that inflation is accelerating faster than the Fed anticipated. Housing Starts (1029k, expected) and Building Permits (1050k exp.) will also be released on Wednesday. The end of the week has the largest potential to impact the markets as the Fed will conclude its meetings with its FOMC Rates Decision on Thursday. This coupled with Friday's Initial Jobless Claims (2600k, exp.), the Philly Fed Business Outlook (14 exp.) and May's Leading Indicators Index (0.6% exp. vs. 0.4% prior) makes for a hectic week.
- The S&P U.S. Issued High Yield Corporate Bond Index continued to outpace its investment grade counterpart by closing the week with a return of 0.25% for a year-to-date return of 5.15%. New Issuance also continued at a healthy pace as issuance in names such as DaVita Healthcare, Ferrellgas, Gibson Energy, iStar Financial and Virgolino de Oliveira Finance came to market.
- The investment grade segment of the corporate bond market also saw a significant number of new issue deals in household names such as Citigroup, Home Depot, John Deere, Johnson Controls and New York Life. The S&P U.S. Issued Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index returned 0.11% for the week which helped whittle down the negative month-to-date return of -0.61%. Year-to-date the index has returned a positive 4.86% though this is down from its end of May high of 5.64%.
- Like investment grade corporate bonds, preferred securities have given up ground as well. The S&P U.S. Preferred Stock Index's (TR) year-to-date is down from its May month-end year-to-date high of 10.4% and has presently returned 9.73%. For the week, preferred's returned 0.04% but are still down -0.6% for the month. The S&P 500 was also down for the week returning -0.63%, its first negative weekly return since May 9th.
Source: S&P Dow Jones Indices, Data as of 6/13/2014
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In my last post, I explained VEQTOR's allocation process and purpose. Some suspicion rises about its relatively short back test history and even shorter live data. Let's talk about its performance and discuss the scenario when it fails to deliver what it's supposed to, that is, hedging downside risk.
VEQTOR was launched on November 18, 2009. While it didn't live through the financial crisis, it did capture the 2011 US Treasury downgrade and has sustained the test. From July 31, 2011 to September 30, 2011, the S&P 500 index lost 12.08% in only two months. In the meantime, VEQTOR rose 13.34%. Exhibit 1 shows the performance of the S&P 500 and VEQTOR in 2011. Before the downgrade news hit the market, they both peaked on 4/29/2011. The S&P 500 bottomed out with a maximum drawdown of -18.64% on 10/3/2011 and could not restore to its April peak value until 2012, while VEQTOR hit its bottom on 8/9/2011 with a maximum drawdown of -5.37% and bounced back to its April peak value in only 9 calendar days. At the end of the year, the 500 returned only 2.11% with a volatility of 23.37% and VEQTOR posted an annual return of 17.41% with a volatility of 10.78%.
Exhibit 1: S&P 500 and VEQTOR Performance in 2011
The reason that VEQTOR held strong in 2011 despite its short back test history is that this model is based on market statistics, not on data mining. When black swan events happen, VEQTOR frame work could fail only on two possible reasons: 1) the negative correlation between equity market and its volatility breaks; or 2) VEQTOR allocation process breaks, which essentially means that the implied volatility or realized volatility signal breaks. Due to short trading history of VIX futures, we are not able to extend VEQTOR's back test data. But we can discuss realized volatility and implied volatility in a much longer time period.
VIX was launched on January 19, 1993. To minimize any suspicion on back test, we only investigated VIX's behavior since its launch date. Our study shows that the correlation between VIX and the S&P 500 (since January 1993) is around -73%, on par with their correlation since December 20, 2005, VEQTOR's inception date. We do not see this negative correlation breaking any time soon which is why the S&P 500 put options are generally used to hedge their downside risk. So the next question is: will the correlation between the equity market and the VIX futures market break? The VIX futures market may not move with VIX spot all the time due to its roll cost. However, that happens mostly when VIX is hovering at its lower end. When the market is in stress (and when VEQTOR is supposed to act to the stress), VIX futures tend to go up with the spot. Roll cost tend to be overwhelmed by the spot movement, and the futures curve may even flip into backwardation and generate positive roll yield. Exhibit 2 shows the 50 biggest daily drops of the S&P 500 index and corresponding returns in the VIX spot and futures (if applicable).
Exhibit 3: S&P 500 and VIX history (1/19/1993 – 5/22/2014)
How about the VEQTOR allocation process? Would it respond to the market turbulence if it existed since 1993? We applied the allocation algorithm (minus the stop-loss feature, which has to be derived from VEQTOR index values) on those post-tech-bubble years, and got this:
Exhibit 4: Hypothetical VEQTOR Allocation After Tech Bubble Burst (7/14/2000 – 11/26/2002)
It seems that, if VIX futures were traded during that period and VEQTOR back test history could be extended, VEQTOR would have increased its allocation to VIX futures accordingly, up to 40%. Provided that the volatility-equity negative correlation held over the long term and VEQTOR allocation worked this way, chance of VEQTOR not doing its job during post-tech-bubble period seems slim.
We know this period also covered Sept-11 event. The equity market was closed for a week. After trading resumed on 9/17/2011, the S&P 500 was down by 4.89% and VIX spot went up 31.16%. If we were able to extend VEQTOR history, VEQTOR would have quickly increased its allocation to VIX from 10% to 15% the next day, and to 25% three days later.
Finally, let's take a look at VEQTOR's performance since its launch date (Exhibit 5). As I pointed out earlier, the VEQTOR has underperformed the equity market for the majority of the time. However, that does not negate its use as a hedging tool for equity market tail risk. We shouldn't judge a sushi chef by his ability of making curry chicken, should we?
Exhibit 5: Performance History (11/18/2014 – 5/22/2014)
Source: S&P Dow Jones Indices. Chart is provided for illustrative purposes. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
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Urgh… the Toshiba MK3018GAS 2.5″ hard drive in my laptop keeps on spinning down every so often in spite of Windows XP being configured only to spin it down after 30 minutes of idle time. This is extremely frustrating.
Under linux, hdparm -S with a suitable time-out did the trick just marvellously. After having investigated this issue with several different diagnostic utilities, it turns out the disc has its own power management as well. However, Toshiba doesn't offer any utilities to configure this, nor does my BIOS have the right stuff.
I think I'm looking for something like the IBM/Hitachi "Power Booster", but for my Toshiba drive. If anyone has any other advice, I would gladly hear it.


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To ski Klosters means to potentially bump into the 'Royals'. With great skiing and snowboarding in Switzerland, this resort is one of the best in the Swiss Alps and you get a traditional Swiss mountain setting too. Read our resort guide for all you need to know.
A place that's been welcoming British skiers since 1904, ski Klosters and you find ski holidays in this Swiss resort are steeped in history. A typical Swiss alpine village where farming is still serious business, the combined lift pass gives access to 6 ski areas with 55 lifts and cable cars, and over 307 km (192 miles) of piste. All accessible by road and air with ease.
On the Slopes
With access to the Davos ski network, skiing and snowboarding in the Klosters ski resort means you share the Parsenn ski field. Klosters also has its own ski area, the Madrisa. There is good skiing for all abilities - snowboarders can enjoy Pischa (a dedicated free-ride mountain with 3 protected runs), while Madrisa and Rinerhorn are perfect for beginners and families with young children. Experts will enjoy Meierhofer Talli and Paresnnhutte-Wolfgang, or the steep off-piste challenges of Gotschnagrat.
Ski Area
If you ski Klosters you are in the Swiss ski region of Graubünden.
Off the Slopes
There are a great variety of restaurants, bars and nightclubs in Klosters, although evenings are a lot quieter than in other resorts. For those who enjoy eating out, there are some great restaurants both on- and off-snow, including the 2 Michelin-starred Walserhof. Off the slopes you'll find a sports centre, ice-skating, curling, ice hockey, sleigh rides and sled runs down the front of the Gotschna, plus some wonderful hiking trails and cross country ski tracks to allow you to explore the area.
Who's it Best For?
Great resort for families. Good off piste for intermediates and experts.
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Klosters has a reputation as the resort for royalty but there is more to it than that. It offers really good skiing for all and has a great snow record. It also has lifts which connect you to nearby Davos.
If you are looking for a ski package here then check out the holidays we can offer you from leading UK ski holiday providers. Or if you are simply looking for accommodation then check out the chalets, apartments and hotels.
Why Choose Klosters in Switzerland?
1. Excellent for families.
2. Pretty village with good accommodation.
3. Extensive slopes, shared with Davos.
4. Great snow record.
Is It Right For You?
If you think that Klosters is good for you then check out the holidays we have. If it's just accommodation you are looking for check out our listings and book direct with the owners.
Chalets really do come in all shapes and sizes. They can be catered or uncatered and some offer ski in ski out whilst others are in the centre of a resort. Some you will need to book direct with the owners, others are owned and managed by ski chalet companies.
Like its neighbour Davos, Klosters is divided into two main areas-Klosters Platz and Klosters Dorf. Klosters Platz is very much in the centre of the village and Klosters Dorf is centred around the base of the Madrisa Gondola which has great nursery slopes.
Where Do I Look For a Ski Chalet?
Klosters has traditionally been the reserve of great hotels and apartments. But over the last few years more catered chalets are emerging and here you will find some amazing luxury chalets.
Klosters Ski Chalets are a company worth checking out with two chalets, they offer real luxury, in fact one of their chalets Chalet Bear has been voted one of the top ten chalets in Switzerland. If your budget doesn't stretch this far there are a number of more reasonably priced chalet style hotels.
Ski apartments have become more popular of late. They are often much cheaper than chalets and hotels and yet new apartment developments have great facilities including shared wellness centres and swimming pools.
When booking an apartment in Klosters do check your location as there are two very distinct areas. The first is Klosters Platz which is near the main railway station in the centre of the resort. Klosters Dorf is slightly further out by the Madrisa Gondola, there are great nursery slopes here.
Are Apartments a Good Idea?
In Klosters there are a good collection of hotels, apartments and luxury chalets. Apartments can work out slightly cheaper than other accommodation options. If cost is a real concern you could always check out the youth hostel-Soldanella which at the time of writing is 55CHF per night.
Apartments are not only good value for money. They can be a great idea for families travelling together or for large mixed groups If you book rooms in the same apartment block or in an apart hotel you will get more space and privacy than if you were all sharing the one chalet.
Hotels are still very popular amongst skiers and boarders. Often in great locations they can also offer great facilities and good restaurants. Many are still family run and offer exceptional levels of service. Some may also include picking you up and returning you to the airport.
Choose your location very carefully in Klosters as, like its famous neighbour, Davos there are two distinct areas. Klosters Platz is the place to head if you want to be in the centre of the shops and restaurants. Klosters Dorf is much quieter and is based around the Madrisa Gondola.
What Type of Hotels are Here?
Most of the hotels are centred around Klosters Platz. Smart hotels include Chesa Grischuna and the 4* Alpina which has a swimming pool. Another 4* is the Silvretta Parkhotel which has a wellness centre and a good children's club.
There are also smaller 3* hotels which are worth looking at as are many of the apartments. If budget is very tight then check out the youth hostel here, the Soldanella, which offers great value for money.
The best International airport to use is Zurich which is 154km away with a transfer time of only 2 hours. Geneva probably has a better choice of flights but is 434 km away and will take you 4 hours and 50 minutes getting to the resort.
Transferring from Zurich
You could take the train from Zurich to Klosters. You will need to make changes at Zurich Hauptbahnhof and Landquart. The journey though is only 2 hours and 10 minutes. trains do depart every hour. So well worth looking at although for many changing trains with ski equipment isn't much fun!
Alternatively you could hire a car and drive. The journey is pretty straightforward and most of it is on fast motorway(toll road). If you wanted to ditch the plane and drive the whole way then it would take you 8 hours 20 minutes from Paris and from London 12 hours and 45 minutes.
You could also hire a private taxi. Most take up to 8 passengers so can work out very cost effective. If you are not travelling in a group of 8 then opt for the 'shared service' deal where you share the taxi with others travelling to the same resort.Always pre book online before you leave home as it is cheaper.
Compare Klosters ski schools and then book or reserve your ski and snowboard lessons before you arrive in resort! Reserve your spaces in group or private lessons in Klosters so saving yourself a lot of hassles!
Ski Schools in Klosters
Whether you want to have ski lessons or snowboard lessons, most Klosters ski schools offer a wide range of options including half day lessons, private or group lessons. Use GoSki.co.uk to find out more.
Nearby Resorts
» Davos (9km)
» Lenzerheide (49km)
Nearby Airports
» Friedrichshafen (1h 53m)
» Zurich (1h 53m)
» Bolzano (2h 44m)
» Innsbruck (2h 14m)
» Basel (2h 34m)


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$1.4M Seaport loft is full of character and historic details
The listing says this loft at 265 Water Street in the South Street Seaport is in "first generation" condition, which is definitely apparent from the weathered wooden beams and columns and original maple floors. The historic details and wide-open layout are the perfect backdrops for eclectic furnishings and funky art, making this $1,395,000 co-op a rare find.
The 1,650-square-foot home takes up the entire fourth floor of the building and has a key-locked elevator. The living room has oversized street-facing windows and two decorative mantles. French doors off the living room open to the bedroom, which has a large walk-in closet.
Another set of French doors in the rear of the home lead to what's labeled on the floorplan as a home office (there's no window) but is currently set up as an extra bedroom. This room has another small closet. The listing says that the residence has "approved plans for renovation" to add a new kitchen and bathroom.
The building is located on a charming, cobblestone side street with views of the Brooklyn Bridge and just steps away from the bustling South Street Seaport. It's a quick walk to the 2, 3, 4, 5, A, and C trains at Fulton Street.
[Listing: 265 Water Street, 4th Floor by Liz Dworkin of Brown Harris Stevens]
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A combination of Node-RED and the alternative Node-RED dashboard UIbuilder is a powerful combination to rapidly build IoT solutions. However, this leaves one key question unanswered:
How do I deploy my Node-RED application into production on a large number of edge devices?
This can be easily achieved using the device management and automation platform qbee.io and combining this with a Github based workflow. This workflow is a continuous integration / continuous delivery pipeline. The overall process then works as follows:
- develop your Node-RED flow on your local machine
- develop your UIbuilder UI on your local machine
- push these as one or two repositories to Github master / production
- use Github runner Actions to automatically handle the files and push them to qbee.io through the available API
- then qbee.io will distribute the files to all edge devices (this is is basically a full CI/CD pipeline)
- log messages about successful deployments will be reported back
Let's look at some of the advantages with this solution:
Deploy both flow files as well as credential and setting files. This allows to use Node-RED blocks with credentials and have them auto-deployed. Any committed change will be automatically delivered to all relevant edge devices and log information confirming a successful roll-out is collected. This way the combination of qbee and Github enables a continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) toolchain that allows to control the installed flows of Node-RED and UIbuilder files at the edge. Roll-backs are possible by just rolling back in Github. Managing flows and UI is possible on a fleet level, but can also be achieved on a group level allowing different devices to run with different Node-RED flows (for example if you want to run specific MQTT setups). The details are in the tutorials below:
Manage Node-Red and UIbuilder with Github


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Shaquille O'Neal is back with another diss track aimed at Damian Lillard called "Second Round Knockout." The latest installment follows Lillard's "I Rest My Case" diss, the Portland Trailblazer's recent second round.
For over four minutes, Shaq goes in on Lillard and reduces him to a "thot" as the sounds of punches litter the beat.
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"How you a battle rapper and your real job, you ain't win no battles," Shaq spits. "See, you rap because you need it, dog, I do it for sport/When you run, I see that tampon string in your shorts/And you shoot too much, dudes on your team hate it/Keep talkin', make a phone call, get you traded."
Judging by Shaq's recent Instagram post, it looks like this will be the final round.
"How can you rest your case, when I'm the JUDGE AND THE JURY," he captioned the post. "I must retire now, thanks this has been fun."
"Second Round Knockout" follows Shaq's "Freestyle (Damian Lillard Diss)" and Lillard's response "Reign Reign Go Away," which arrived last week.
It all started after Lillard claimed he was a better rapper than Shaq during an episode of The Joe Budden Podcast. Shaq quickly took action first and fired the initial shot.
Check out "Second Round Knockout" and the full lyrics below.
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Check me out right here, yo
The sun don't shine forever, but my statues and retired jerseys, Ima live forever
Better now or never, kill Damian, my pleasure.
We see you lose every year, nobody do it better.
yeah right, weak ass bars, you ain't tight.
So when you spit something, make sure you spit it right.
Don't make an ass out of yourself because you're losing.
The Diesel's known for bruising, what is you doing
You know that I'm hall of fame, above you Damian
Hug you, Damian, Ima make you love me, Damian
Talking crazy ain't gonna get you nothing but smoke
Like when we see you in the playoffs every year and you choke
So the only thing left now is to kill these cats
Soft ass baller Ima kill these cats
Already 1 up, too smart for these cats
While you spitting out I'm spitting out facts
In a commission I don't need no permission to hit him
Ima fuck him up, even if McCollum is with him
See this lil dude can't take defeat.
He don't even believe that corny bullshit he speak
That little Kobe comment you said had me grinnin'
3 times MVP, damn, at least I'm winning
First of all little boy, you see, this ain't beef
Because a pussy talkin' while I'm hittin, call it a queef
Trying to act like a superstar in Portland, you're local
Same cadence in your last flow, switch up your vocals
I can tell in your flow that you're rattled
How you a battle rapper and your real job, you ain't win no battles
See, you rap because you need it, dog, I do it for sport
When you run, I see that tampon string in your shorts
and you shoot too much, dudes on your team hate it
Keep talkin', make a phone call, get you traded
You probably chose zero because you thought it was hot
You ain't hard, 'cause in real life you dress like a thot
First spanking that I gave you, son, I meant to help you
I'm so mad, even God or Allah can't help you
Cash rules everything around me — C.R.E.A.M.
Gollum lookin' ass boy, I'm the Lord of the Rings
Clout chase who, you? You ain't got what I want
Why would I clout chase a dude with camel toe in the front?
I'm in your ass now, dammit, ain't gon' ever lay off
Sitting at the desk watch you die in the playoffs
Things I don't need is attention and money
Attention for what? 10 commercials running, you dummy
Can't wait til you lose this year. Dr. Diesel gon' bring you in for your annual pap smear
Bring that ass over here, you can't walk away, Cletus
You gon' walk shoulders down looking lost and defeated
Put some respect on my name, put some respect on my game
Put some respect on these flames, I'm the big LeBron James
You can never come close to the GOAT
Barely make it every year cry complaining about those all-star votes
See you drop that second track in a hurry,
How you gon' rest your case when I'm the muthafuckin' judge and the jury
You said my Shaq shoes were cheap, but why when I walk in these bitches, boy, I can't be beat
I see you got the millennials fooled, how you rep Oakland but went to an Alameda catholic
Sitting in a church, friendly, casual facility
Writing rhymes don't give your ass no street credibility
okay, I see what you get, yo
Alameda south of Oakland and east of San Francisco
If you were so great, they woulda retired your jersey at Weber State
But they didn't 'cause they know you a fake
the world gon' see you fall, lil kid Ima do you what Rondo did to Chris Paul
I'm gonna leave your ass dead and the stake in
'bout to put you lower than your ESPN or your Bleacher Report ranking
Think I really care if we speak? You just mad 'cause your whole salary's what I make in a week.
You're losing, Damian. we can see it so greatly
Dr. O'Neal I'm a waiting on a patient
You know I got a Ph. D. — that stands for put his ass down, you're nothing but a scrub to me
We can keep this going. keep this flowing. Shaq is worldwide, Dame Dolla, don't know him.
What you think, I wasn't gonna respond?
Dropping little grenades, I'm dropping them nuclear bombs
Everybody gon' hear this ether. I don't like your ass, I don't like Charles Barkley either
Lyrically, I'm 7-foot-5 from the waist up
Tell you one more time, Dame DOLLA shut your face up.
You're nobody 'til somebody kills you.
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Surface Technology recognised for outstanding service by OneSubsea
Surface Technology in Leeds, part of Norman Hay plc, has further reinforced its position as a leading supplier of coating services to the oil and gas industry by receiving a Silver supplier award from OneSubsea.
OneSubsea, a Cameron and Schlumberger company, delivers integrated solutions, products, systems, and services for the subsea oil and gas market. The company's unique Pore to Process™ approach helps provide end-to-end solutions from reservoir to surface, that address client challenges with the goal of optimizing production and increasing recovery.
A customer of Surface Technology, OneSubsea awards suppliers by recognising rigorous quality and delivery reliability standards.
The Silver supplier award is presented to suppliers that have consistently met quality levels in excess of 99.9 per cent and on-time delivery above 96 per cent for 12 consecutive months.
During the 12-month period from November 2014 to November 2015, Surface Technology processed approximately 800 components from OneSubsea with a range of coatings, including nickel, dry film, and paint, often with a combination of coatings making processing very complex. The variety of components processed indicates that Surface Technology delivered a robust approach in all of the areas assessed.
OneSubsea also continually monitors the performance of their suppliers through software systems that assess vendor capability, business operations, and customer relations.
In order to maintain high service standards, Surface Technology hosts weekly meetings to monitor parts in process; regulating procedure and implicating change in areas of need. Additionally, Surface Technology and OneSubsea have actively worked to improve performance through cultivating a more collaborative working approach and developing communications within the customer-supplier relationship.
Surface Technology has more than 60 years of experience in the development and application of high performance surface treatments. It applies specialist engineered coating solutions to cope with the demands of sophisticated and highly expensive subsea drilling, extraction and processing equipment.
Graham Rackstraw, Operations Director at Surface Technology Leeds, said: 'We are thrilled to have been recognised by OneSubsea for our commitment to providing a quality service to the tight timescales required. We prioritise customer satisfaction and are elated that this is reflected in our Silver supplier award.'


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TL;DR: Get your charge on with the TAU 3-in-1 Power Bank, on sale for just $23.99 — a 17% savings — as of Sept. 15.
Standard power banks are simply too bulky. Plus, they're never actually charged when you need them. That's why the TAU 3-in-1 Power Bank really stands out in an overcrowded sea of portable chargers.
The TAU Power Bank is equipped with cables for Lightning, MicroUSB, and USB-C enabled devices. So, it can pretty much charge any of your devices — iPhones, Androids, AirPods, smartwatches, cameras, etc. But that's not even what makes it so great. It's also incredibly compact, weighing in at just over an ounce and stretching to just over two inches tall and less than two inches wide. Because it's so small, you can easily attach it to your keys, so you'll never forget it. In fact, that's what Rolling Square had in mind when creating the concept for the TAU.
With a built-in magnetic dock that allows you to stick it anywhere, you can easily keep the TAU anywhere it might be useful — like a wall or side of a desk. You always set your keys down in the same spot, like a tray or key hanger, when you get back home, right? The idea is to exploit that daily habit to recharge TAU and ensure you won't forget it on the go. If you dock it in the area you usually drop your keys, you'll always remember to grab it on your way out — and it'll always be fully charged. And despite being the size of a key fob, it packs an impressive amount of power with a 1,400mAh capacity.
Check it out:
Unsurprisingly, with its compact design, multifunctional three-way charging ability, and convenient magnetic docking, the TAU won a CES 2021 Innovation Award. It also secured over $750k in funding on Indiegogo. And for a limited time, you can snag one of these convenient on-the-go charging solutions for yourself on sale for just $23.99 (regularly $29).


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DRIVEN: All-new Suzuki Dzire is very 'Dzire-able'
New offering will keep its driver entertained if revved hard enough.
The Suzuki Dzire is a very close sibling of the Swift model, which is currently enjoying good sales in South Africa.
Built on the same lightweight platform that underpins the Suzuki Baleno and Ignis models, the Dzire is nearly 75kg lighter than its predecessor with the drop in weight translating to better performance and handling, while fuel efficiency also sees a healthy improvement.
Although the front looks similar to the Swift, it is a stand-alone model.
On the outside, the Dzire features a trapezoidal grille that appears to be a bit wider than its predecessor. The sweptback headlamps are more contoured and incorporate projector lens and LED DRLs.
The A-pillar is curved lower for a more sedan-like element and the C-pillar merges more gracefully in the boot. The interior now feels upmarket, with a new flat-bottom steering wheel the most notable change.
The centre console boasts a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
You also get MirrorLink compatibility, while a neat touch is the inclusion of rear air-conditioning vents.
The vehicle's increased dimensions result in improved space between the front and rear seats by a massive 55mm and increases shoulder width for rear passengers by 15mm.
You get a generous boot, measured at 378 litres – 78l larger than the previous model. The new Dzire also gets ABS, Isofix and dual front airbags as standard.
I had the 1.2 GL version on test, using the same K12M four-cylinder engine that powers the Swift GL.
Power is rated at 61kW at 6 000rpm with 113Nm of torque at 4 200rpm, accessed via a smooth five-speed manual gearbox.
In terms of driving, the engine response is enough to get you going.
The five-speed manual gearbox feels solid and the short shifts and light clutch makes driving it brilliant.
Although the engine feels a bit underpowered, it can keep you entertained if you rev it hard, even though that will have a direct effect on fuel economy.
Spending a week with the car, I managed to average a fuel consumption figure of 6.4l/100km from its 37l tank without driving economically.
All models are sold with Suzuki's acclaimed five-year/200 000km mechanical warranty and a two-year/30 000km service plan.
What we like
- Improved fuel economy.
- Interior feels upmarket.
- More spacious than before.
What we do not like
- Engine seems slightly underpowered.
An improvement on the Swift, the Dzire should be even more popular.


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Wall's Pastry has rolled out two chicken rolls as a healthier alternative to the traditional sausage roll.
Its new Lean & Mean chicken range includes a Chicken Jumbo Roll (£1.25/pack) and Chicken Rolls with Sage & Onion (£1.75/pack of four) and will be available at selected Asda stores across the UK.
The rolls are made with 100% British chicken thigh, onion, garlic, nutmeg and a blend of fresh sage, parsley, rosemary and marjoram wrapped in a low-fat pastry.
The range is inspired by traditional chicken dinner, said the company.
Per 100g, its Chicken Jumbo Roll contains 5.7g saturated fat, 14.2g fat, 270 calories and 11g protein. The fat content is less when compared to its Jumbo Sausage Roll with 9.4g saturated fat, 22g fat, 354 calories and 15g protein.
One 50g Chicken Roll with Sage & Onion roll contains 3.4g of saturated fat, 8.1g of fat, 145 calories and 5.3g of protein.
"There's currently a big gap in the market for chilled chicken pastry products and we're incredibly excited to be launching a healthier pastry roll that is now lower in fat and packed full of flavour," said Michael Holton, brand manager at Wall's Pastry.
The chicken rolls have been developed by Addo Food Group, which owns the licence to Wall's Pastry.
"Consumers deserve to have a leaner, more affordable alternative to a pork sausage roll. The chicken rolls are ideal for those wanting to reduce their red meat consumption and offer something a little different for consumers who are looking for a higher-protein product," Holton added.
The chicken products are the second launch in the brand's healthier snacking range, following plant-based vegan rolls, as it looks to provide on-the-go savoury pastries.
"The recipes were developed to provide health-conscious consumers with a pastry roll that delivers first on taste, contains significantly less fat and meets the rising demand for alternative proteins. The chicken thigh retains its taste and moisture, so the meat is succulent and tender, surrounded in our crispy, flaky pastry," said Rebecca Bolt, head of innovation at Addo Food Group.
"Following the rise of flexitarianism, it is clear the ever-growing trend towards alternative proteins is here to stay – modern consumers are now increasingly more conscious of the health and environmental impact of their food."


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All sides deepen the conflict in Yemen
Over the past three years, the civil war in Yemen has expanded internationally. Most recently, the Houthis have increased missile attacks against Saudi Arabia, and though Saudi air defenses have neutralized these launches, they propagate further escalation of the conflict in Yemen.
OPEC likely to continue price war
The OPEC's December meeting might cause more stir than usual, as the period of low oil prices enters its 18th month with no visible signs of changes in sight, and
Saudi Arabia's deficit problem
Recently, Saudi Arabia's public deficit has reached unusually high levels for the Kingdom. In an economy where oil revenues account for 90 percent of government revenues, the slump in oil
Will OPEC change its ways as oil continues to tumble?
Once the indisputable ruler of oil markets, the OPEC cartel is under great pressure to revise its current policy as low oil prices are starting to hurt oil exporters' economies
Yemen conflict reveals shortcomings of Saudi Arabia's foreign policy
With its vast oil riches and status as custodian of Islam's holiest sites, Saudi Arabia has long practiced conservative and discreet foreign relations. But since his ascent to the throne, King Salman has
In Saudi Arabia, new king Salman seeks stability
The formal succession of power in Saudi Arabia brings former Crown Prince Salman to the throne of the Arab world's largest economy. When news broke of the death of King
Oil outlook for 2015
"Best two days in 3 years," read a headline closing the final week before Christmas, an early gift for US equity traders – tonic enough for most to wash down the


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Why did you choose the idea you will be working on?
Emerging from the unusual reality of the last two years, we found ourselves puzzled and intrigued in questions concerning how people are newly 'existing' and 'relating to one another'. Our focus is especially directed towards questions surrounding queerness and gender performance in light of the ever-expanding presence of the internet and technology. We are drawn to questions that we feel there are no simple answers to, such as exploring both the light and dark sides in the explosion of representation in the last decade; different experiences of hyper-surveillance; commodification of queer lives; and differing journeys of self-actualization in public/private, real/cyber spaces. These are questions that are deeply personal and relatable to us and so many of our friends; choosing them was gut instinct. As theatre makers invested in queer stories and representation, it feels pressing to address how the isolation of the last two years has affected queerness and identity.
How will you use the 1:1 FUND?
The funding will allow us to dedicate time together, researching, brainstorming, sharing skills, and devising ideas. We are also keen to incorporate other voices and perspectives into our idea generation, through testimony gathering, and bringing a small group of individuals into a day of workshopping. Ending this process, we hope to have the core of the project, ready to evolve beyond research stages.
What is the one thing you most hope to gain from undertaking this work?
Over these next few months we hope to germinate early ideas for a new piece of theatre, and discover the form that is integral to asking the piece's core questions. As part of this, we will be researching and exploring how these facets of representation sit intersectionally within queers of different ages, demographics and backgrounds.
Hannah Sands is a freelance theatre maker, workshop facilitator and Youth Worker. They are fuelled to create theatre that moves and excites those that encounter it, be it new stories or exciting stagings of recognised titles; and to continuously develop invigorating processes of co-making and participatory theatre. Most recently, Hannah was associate director on the gig-musical BLOODY ELLE by Lauryn Redding; directed a performed rehearsed reading of SOME PEOPLE FEEL THE RAIN by Kieran Knowles; and is developing a queer staging of Caryl Churchill's VINEGAR TOM, with co-maker Davy String.
Rosanna Suppa is a freelance writer, performer, facilitator and theatre maker. They have just finished a tour and London run of their debut solo show TUNA which is now being developed for TV, and co-created Lesbian Space Crime, a camp musical running at the VAULT festival 2022, shortlisted for the New Diorama/Underbelly Untapped award and showcased with The Omnibus Theatre's Engine Room project. They are currently a member of the 21/22 BBC Scriptroom and represented by Tavistock Wood for their writing. Their theatre company, AIRLOCK, is a collaborative venture focussed on telling nuanced and underrepresented queer stories with dynamism and flair. Their own work focuses heavily on allowing working class voices to take centre stage without apology or irony.


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And apparently, the star feels excellent without them. After the birth of her first child, the 31-year-old actress became a mother in February 2022; Jennifer Lawrence is increasingly appearing at social events. Still, her beauty looks are as simple as possible: a minimum of makeup and no complicated styling.
So in ordinary life, the actress prefers to go without makeup and with a careless hairstyle, that is, with loose hair. Nevertheless, it was such a beautiful look that the star of the movie "Don't Look Up" and "The Hunger Games" recently walked the streets of Santa Monica, California.
When the paparazzi photographed her, she looked great.
The Oscar-winning actress wore a white short babydoll dress with puffed sleeves and beautiful ruffles around the neck, white sneakers, and sunglasses, and she complemented the look with small earrings and a beaded choker.
There were two bags on Jennifer's shoulder: one was a sports "keg," and the other was a tote.
An insider close to Lawrence Cooke Maroney's family told People that the actress is thrilled and enjoying her role as a mother. According to him, everything in Jennifer's life turned out the way she wanted, so the actress now prefers to spend time at home with her family and not at social events.
This opinion was confirmed by Ellen DeGeneres, who, on one of the show's last episodes, had a video call with the actress when she finally revealed the secret of the sex of her child. At the end of February, Jennifer gave birth to a boy.
The presenter said that she used to live in the house where Lawrence and Maroni and their son now settled, and then she moved to the house next door. She watches with great pleasure how a young mother communicates with a child, which is very sweet.


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Sabaah Folayan
Sabaah Folayan made her directorial debut at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival with the feature-length documentary Whose Streets? Recently nominated for a Peabody Award, the film chronicles the experiences of activists living in Ferguson, Missouri when Michael Brown Jr. was killed. Whose Streets? was distributed theatrically by Magnolia Pictures, and supported by the Sundance Documentary Film Program, Tribeca Film Institute, the Ford Foundation, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation among many others.
An award-winning storyteller and activist, Sabaah uses written and visual media to bring a fresh perspective to the urgent questions of our time. A Los Angeles native, she has thrived in vastly different environments, from South Central LA to the Upper West Side. Her outlook on social change is both inclusive and unapologetic. She attended Columbia University as a premedical student and graduated with a degree in biology. Outside-the-box thinking and passion for social good drew her to the non-profit and grassroots sectors where she honed strategic planning and community organizing skills before becoming a filmmaker.


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How to Catch Salmon
Fishing Silvers in High Water by Brent Seamans
Brent Seamans is lead guide at Nushagak River Adventures Lodge on the Nushagak River. He's been guiding in Alaska for the past 20 seasons. If you want to learn how to catch salmon, especially silver (coho) salmon in high-water conditions, watch this video!
When you think about how to catch salmon, specifically silvers in high water, there is a lot to consider. Brent likes to anchor on current seams and fish bait. He covers rigging, tying an egg-loop knot, hook sizes and leader material, leader lengths, weight, scents, egg cures, fishing locations, boat position, presentation, and lures such as spinners and twitching jigs.
Though Brent's video is based on how to catch salmon, specifically silvers, on the Nushagak, the concepts he discusses apply to any large river, high-water-conditions silver fishery. Silvers like slow-moving water. Current seams, the mouths of sloughs joining the main river, and slow, deep holes are all places where silvers will either travel through or rest in. With the exception of slow, deep holes, the slow-water areas in big rivers are usually close to the bank.
On the Nushagak, Brent typically targets silvers initially with cured eggs backbounced behind the boat. He anchors, and changes boat position until he gets on fish. Once he locates fish and lands a few on eggs, he switches to lures to help prevent deep-hooking fish he intends to release. Silvers, especially in the tidal sections of rivers, are rather fragile and deep-hooked fish are generally dead fish. Twitching jigs and spinners are some of the lures he employs for silvers.
Sometimes large numbers of silvers will mill about in deep (8- to 12 feet), clear-water sloughs. To catch salmon in such locations, Brent typically uses twitching jigs or spinners. Silvers from Oregon to Alaska all have this affinity for sloughs.
If you are new to the game and want to learn how to catch salmon, targeting silvers using the techniques Brent describes will get you headed in the right direction.


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This study measured residential attitudes and perceptions in Ontario County, New York. The purpose for the study is to better understand residential concerns so that they may be incorporated into the planning process for future tourism development endeavors. These residential attitudes need to be identified with respect to preferences for more or less tourism. Planners can avoid residential road blocks to development if they know what concerns residents have towards tourism development. A brief history of modern travel was provided for the reader as a framework for understanding what developments led to potentials and problems in tourism today. The shift in present studies is moving from the tourist to the resident. Tourist impacts are both beneficent and malign. Tourism planners today have many interests to consider Aside from environmental and economic considerations, developers today must also be cognizant of social impacts resulting from tourism development. Residents specifically experience these social impacts. As a result, the need for a study to measure residents attitudes is a prudent step in the initial stages of development and planning. A description of the questionnaire and research design is mentioned in the study. The research has been done in such a way that it would be easy to replicate the study in other areas. General and specific results were looked at for the purpose of identifying any existing regional differences.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Tourism--Ontario County (N.Y.)
Publication Date
Document Type
Department, Program, or Center
School of Food, Hotel and Tourism Management (CAST)
Marecki, Richard
Advisor/Committee Member
Knoblauch, Valerie
Advisor/Committee Member
Jacobs, James
Note: imported from RIT's Digital Media Library running on DSpace to RIT Scholar Works. Physical copy available through RIT's The Wallace Library at: G155.U6 G65 1994
Recommended Citation
Gomez, Edwin, "An Assessment of residential attitudes and perceptions towards tourism in Ontario County, New York" (1994). Thesis. Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed from
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The state of Michigan is located in the Great Lakes region in the upper midwestern United States. It has a population of nearly 10.12 million people and covers almost 97,000 square miles. It is the 10th largest state in terms of area and 11th largest by population. Michigan is also the largest state east of the Mississippi River.
Detroit is the largest city
Detroit is the largest city in Michigan and is located on the Detroit River. It is the seat of Wayne County and was incorporated as a city in 1815. Detroit is one of the largest cities in the US and is one of the largest in the Midwest. In the 20th century, the city grew rapidly and became home to tens of thousands of new residents from the South and from Europe. As a result, social tensions increased. Racial tensions erupted into a full-scale riot in 1943.
Lansing is the capital
Lansing is the state's capital and serves as the state's most populous city. The city is administered by a mayor-council system. The mayor has wide powers and is responsible for the city's finances. The mayor has the power to veto council legislation, although he must receive two-thirds support.
Rochester is the oldest settlement
Located in Oakland County, Michigan, Rochester is the oldest settlement in Michigan. Founded in 1817, it was part of the Avon Township before being incorporated as a city in 1967. The city is mostly surrounded by the city of Rochester Hills. It also shares a border with Shelby Township to the east. The city is also home to neighborhoods such as Stony Creek and The Bluffs. The city was named for the city of Rochester, New York.
Ypsilanti is a safe place to live
In the United States, Ypsilanti is one of the safest cities to live in. This is partly due to its relatively low crime rates. While the city has a low crime rate overall, it does have some areas that are more dangerous than others. For example, the southwest and west parts of the city have much higher crime rates than the central area. In these areas, there are many retail establishments and not many residents.
Ypsilanti is a college town
The city of Ypsilanti, Michigan is a progressive and diverse college town with a thriving arts and culture scene. Its history is rich and diverse, and its two main districts, the Downtown and Depot Town, are walkable. Both are home to local shops, theaters and restaurants.
Marquette is a university town
Marquette is a beautiful city in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This college town is surrounded by spectacular scenery and is only six hours from Grand Rapids, 6.5 hours from Detroit, and five hours from Traverse City. The city has a dynamic cultural scene, progressive business and education policies, and a great sense of community. It has a thriving arts community, an active student body, and dozens of year-round events.
Sterling Heights is a safe place to live
When it comes to crime, Sterling Heights is one of the safest places to live in Michigan. In fact, it has a lower crime rate than the national average and is safer than most of the surrounding cities. This city is home to low rates of property and violent crimes.
Troy is a college town
Troy is located in Oakland County in the state of Michigan. The city is an important business center, especially in the automotive and financial industries. The city is also home to several major corporations. It also boasts the second-highest property value in the state. The city is also home to several shopping centers, including the Oakland Mall and Somerset Collection. The tallest building in Troy is the Top of Troy, which houses the offices of PNC Financial Services and Bank of America.
Marquette is a vacationers paradise
If you're looking for a vacation in Michigan that offers something for everyone, Marquette is a perfect destination. The city is located on the shore of Lake Superior, and boasts many attractions, including a waterfront beach. The pristine waters of Lake Superior make the area's beaches ideal for swimming and beach walking. Nearby Presque Isle also offers a gorgeous pebble beach surrounded by forest.