As a proud Maritimer, the colloquial expression that is the title of this blog is one that has held meaning for me for most of my adult life. I am a busy person – one look at my calendar would verify that. I am not asking for sympathy, I enjoy being busy and would not be happy any other way.
At the same time, being busy can also mean feeling rushed – or hurried. What I have learned over the years is that when I allow my calendar and busy-ness to overwhelm me and make me feel stressed, I accomplish less and get behind on projects. Thus, "the hurrieder I go, the behinder I get".
If it needs to happen, put it on the calendar. So, whether I need to write a proposal or simply pick up dry cleaning, the time allotted to the task is on the calendar.
Everything takes time. The simplest tasks often take the longest to complete. For example, my partner, Carol and I went to have some printing done. We expected the job to take about a half an hour but it was an hour and half later when the task was completed.
Allow time between appointments. There are several reasons for this – see commandment 2. Also, it is a good practice to have some flexibility to enable a meeting with someone else to go over, just a bit and for you to write your notes about one thing before you move on to the next thing.
Travel takes time. This commandment is important for two reasons, it can take 30 minutes to travel just a few blocks in this city, so putting travel time on you calendar when you have appointments that are geographically dispersed ensures you don't jam yourself up.
Log it and forget it. If there are recurring things I need to do, I put them in my calendar. Whether its paying my bills, remembering birthdays or vacation dates, if I put the dates in my calendar, I can forget about remembering the dates and time because I can always look them up.
When the time has come to do something, I try very hard to be "in the moment" and give whatever it is my full focus. Dividing my attention or worrying about the next thing only means it takes me longer to complete the task.
Be flexible. If everything that needs to happen is on my calendar, it is easier to make decisions about dates/time that can be flexed to accommodate unplanned opportunities.
Treat yourself for a job well done. I have a number of hobbies and like most people I would rather pursue them than work. So when I have a lot to accomplish in a day, I try to treat myself with a bit of time on a hobby when a task is complete. For example, after I finish posting this blog, I plan to spend a bit of time reading a book.
Commit to your calendar. When I deviate from my calendar, I find myself stressed because I am not getting things done. One of the appointments I often move or forget is getting to the gym to work out. When I don't go, I feel guilty and I know it is not good for me. I t also upsets me when people who make a date with me forget (the worst) are incredibly late or cancel at the last minute.
Write a To Do list. With all the calendaring I do, you might wonder why this is necessary. I find a To Do list written at the end or beginning of each day helps me to solidify my goals for the day and force me to think about how I will spend my time. I try to identify the three things that must be done each day and the rest are either "shoulds"or "coulds". Knowing what I have on my plate helps me stay focused and concentrate on each task, knowing that I have plans in place to address what needs to be done.
The consequence – at least for me – for breaking a commandment are the feelings of stress and guilt I have for not getting things done and therefore feeling hurried and behind. None of it pleasant!
Glad you liked the post. I hope you can put some of the tips to good use.
Jacqui, that's a great list. I find numbers 3 and 4 make the difference between feeling busy and feeling out-of-control. And, if other people (an assistant, or direct reports) have the ability to schedule meetings on my behalf, it's crucial that they also include these buffers.
I'll also suggest a number 11: reserve time for your team. Whenever I've managed people, I've always carved out some portion of the day during which I'm in my office and they know they have access to me. I block the time in my online calendar (so no one else can book a meeting during those hours). If my peeps don't need me, I make progress on my to do items, but if they do, they know they're a priority and can get to me without having to make an appointment.
Well done Helen – leadership in action!
Jacqui – great wisdom – as always!!


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The President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, assented to the amended Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 (CAMA 2020) on the 7th August, 2020. The new Act repeals and replaces the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990 (the Repealed Act)
The new Act indicates a progressive development in the Nigerian business and economic landscape as it further strengthens the Ease of Doing Business in Nigeria.
The new Act also aims at boosting the capacity of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria.
Key new provisions in CAMA 2020
(i) Rights of first offer and other restrictions
Section 22 introduces right of first offer. Subject to the provisions of the articles of association of a Company, it is now prohibited for a member of a private Company to transfer shares in the said Company to a non-member, without first offering the said shares to existing members.
Again, a Company cannot without the approval of all its shareholders, sell assets having a value of more than 50% of the total assets of the Company. Also, a shareholder or a group of shareholders, acting in concert, can not agree to sell more than 50% of the shares of the Company to a non-shareholder without such non-shareholder agreeing to buy the shares of the other existing shareholders on the same terms.
(ii) Provisions on financial assistance by Company for acquisition of its shares
Financial assistance has been defined in CAMA 2020 to include "any other financial assistance given by a Company the net assets of which are thereby reduced by up to 50% or which has no net assets.
Section 183 (3) of CAMA 2020 defines net assets as "aggregate of the Company's assets less the aggregate of its liabilities or provisions for liabilities in accordance with the applicable accounting standard applied by the Company in relation to its accounts.
Exceptions to the rule have now been expanded thus:
If it is done in pursuance of an order of the court under a scheme of arrangement a scheme of merger or any other scheme or restructuring of a Company done with the sanction of the court.
If the principal purpose in giving the assistance is not to reduce or discharge any liability incurred by a person for the purpose of the acquisition of shares in the Company or its holding Company, or the reduction or discharge of any such liability, but an incidental part of some large purpose of the Company and the assistance is given in good faith in the interest of the Company.
(iii) Acquisition by a Company of its own shares (Share buyback)
Section 184(ii) of CAMA 2020 provides for the procedure for the acquisition by a Company of its shares.
Section 186 outlines the persons from whom a Company may buy back its own shares as:
* The existing shareholders or security holders on a proportionate basis
* The existing shareholders in a manner permitted pursuant to a scheme of arrangement sanctioned by the Court
* Open market
* By purchasing the Security issued to employees of the Company pursuant to a scheme of stock option or any other similar scheme
Where a Company buys back its shares, payment for the share buyback shall be made from distributable profits of the Company.
(iv) Mergers – Section 849 of CAMA 2020
Section 849 of CAMA 2020 provides for the merger of associations and states that two or more associations with similar aims and objects may merge under terms and conditions as the CAC may prescribe by regulation
(v) Disclosure of significant control and beneficial ownership
CAMA 2020 does not make a distinction between disclosure required by a Public Company and a Private Company.
Sections 119 and 120 of CAMA 2020 provide that persons who hold significant control in any type of Company are required to disclose particulars of such control to the relevant Companies within seven days of acquiring such significant control. All affected Companies must inform the Commission within one month of receipt of the information, disclose the information in their annual returns to the Commission and update their registers of members with the appropriate details.
(vi) Threshold of substantial interest
Section 120(2) of CAMA 2020 provides that a person is deemed a substantial shareholder in a public Company if he holds under his name or by his nominee, shares in the Company which entitle him to exercise at least 5% of the unrestricted voting rights at any general meeting of the Company.
The relevant Company is obligated (mandatorily) to give notice to the Commission, where
* any person becomes a substantial shareholder within 14 days of receipt of the notice from the substantial shareholder or upon becoming aware that a person is a substantial holder
* Any person ceases to be a substantial shareholder within 14 days of becoming aware of such cessation.
(vii) Floating Charges
Section 204 of CAMA 2020 stipulates that a person is deemed to have notice of a prohibition in a floating charge where a notice indicating its existence is registered with the Commission.
Section 207 of CAMA 2020 provides that notwithstanding any provision in the CAMA 2020 or any other law to the contrary, the holder of a fixed charge shall have priority over other debts of the Company including preferential debts.
(viii) Registration of charges (fees)
Section 222 stipulates that fees payable to the Commission in connection with the filing registration of a charge shall not exceed 0.35% of the value of the charge or such other amount as the Minister may specify.
Note: Registration of charges previously cost N10,000 for every N1,000,000 for private Company and N20,000 for every N1,000,000 for public Company.
Furthermore, Section 223 of CAMA impose obligation on the Commission to enter in the register of charges, a notice indicating the existence of any provisions in a floating charge that prohibits or restrict the Company from granting any further charge ranking in priority to, or pari pasu with, the floating charge.
(ix) Avoidance or Attachments
Section 577 now includes a provision, which contemplates that where a Company is being wound up, only a fixed charge holder (or any other validly created and perfected Security interest other than a floating charge (holder) will now be able to enforce security, floating charge sequestrate, attach or levy execution on the assets of the company.
(x) Application of bankruptcy rules in certain cases
Section 656 introduces a provision that states that noting shall affect the power of any secured creditor to realize or otherwise deals with his security during the winding up of an insolvent company registered in Nigeria.
(xi) Restrictions on distributable profits
Section 427 restricts the profits of a Company available for payment of dividends only to the company's accumulated realized profits (so far as not previously utilized by distribution or capitalisation) less the Company's accumulated, realized losses (so far as not previously written off in a lawfully made reduction or reoganisation of capital
The implication of this is that any part of a Company's profits utilized for purpose of capitalization shall not count in determining the amount of profits available for dividend payment in a financial year.
In the same vein, losses incurred by a Company as a result of legally valid share capital reduction or business reorganization, shall not impair the amount of profits available for dividend payment in a financial year.
(xii) Common Seal
Section 98 now makes it optional for a Company to have a seal. Companies now have the sole discretion to choose whether or not to have one
(xiii) Authentication via Electronic Signature
In tune with the provisions of the Evidence Act, 2011 CAMA 2020 now provides that an electronic signature is deemed to satisfy the requirement for signing and that the register of transfers shall include electronic registers.
In addition, a document or proceeding requiring authentication by a company may be signed by a director, Secretary or other authorised officer of the company, and need not be signed as a deed, unless otherwise specifically required by CAMA 2020.
(xiv) Validity of improperly issued shares
Under the repealed Act, where shares were improperly issued or allotted, the court could upon being satisfied that in all the circumstances specified in the repealed Act that it is just and equitable to do so validate the issuance/allotment.
However, section 148 of the new Act now authorizes the Company itself to validate the issuance/allotment of such shares by way of a special resolution. Only where the Company refuses to do the above, will the affected party need to apply to court.
(xv) Authority to allot shares
The power to allot shares remains vested in the shareholders of the Company, whether private or public. Section 149 now restricts the authority to delegate to directors, the power to allot to only shareholders of private Companies, subject of course, to any condition or direction that may be imposed in the articles or by the Company in general meeting.
In essence, the power to allot shares cannot be exercised by directors without more or less expressly authorised by the shareholders at a general meeting or by the Company's articles.
Consequently, the authority to delegate the power to allot shares can no longer be exercised by shareholders in public Companies and the power to allot shares in public companies remain subject to ISA (Investments and Securities Act 207)
(xvi) Share Certificate
Section 98 of CAMA 2020 provides that a share certificate may either be (a) issue under the company's seal (where the Company has a common seal or (b) signed as a deed by the Company.
(xvii) Exemptions from audit requirement
Section 402 excempt small companies and Companies that have not carried out business since incorporation except – Insurance companies, bank or any other company as may be prescribed by the CAC, from the requirements of the law relating to the audit of accounts in respect of a financial year.
The requirements to be qualified as a small company are stated in section 394 as
Turnover not more than N120million
Net assest of not more than N60million
No alien member
Directors hold 51% of the shares of the Company.
(xviii)Public Companies to display their audited accounts on websites
Section 374 (6) now requires every public company to keep its audited accounts displayed in its website. This is in sync with the existing requirements of the NSE and SEC for same.
(xix) Shareholders/Board Meetings and Company Secretarial matters
New ordinary business to be transacted at an Annual General Meeting (AGM) has been introduced by CAMA 2020.
Section 238 now requires the disclosure of remuneration of managers of a Company as part of the business transacted at an AGM
Section 257 provides that the compensation of managers of a Company shall be disclosed to members of the Company at the AGM.
(xx) Place of Meetings
Section 240 (2) now permits private Companies to hold general meetings virtually. However, this amendment does not extend to public companies, meaning that public Companies are still required to hold general meetings physically.
(xxi) Persons entitled to receive notice of a general meeting of public companies
Section 265 (6) explicitly prohibits the office of Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of a public Company to be held by the same person. The separation of these two (2) roles is in time with international best practices and the NCCG 2018.
(xxii) Minimum Directors
Section 271 excludes small Companies from the requirement of having a minimum of two directors. Small Company is permitted to have one (1) director.
(xxiii)Independent directors in public Company
Section 276 stipulate that every public Company must now have at least three (3) Independent directors.
(xxiv)Duties of directors to disclose age
Section 278 makes provision for disclosure of multiple directorships held by any person to be appointed as a director of a public Company.
Section 307 stipulates that a person shall not be a director in more than five public Companies.
(xxv) Appointment of Company Secretary
Section 330 stipulates that the appointment of a Company Secretary is not mandatory but optional for small Companies.
It goes without saying that it is important to strategically select a reputable firm for the provision of Company Secretarial services as this is pivotal to the overall success of every business.
(xxvi)Register of Secretaries
Section 336 requires only public Companies to maintain a register of Secretaries and Sections 337 and 338 provides for the required particulars.
(xxvii)Ms MEs, NGOs & INCORPORATED TRUSTEES
Section 831 provides for the arrangement of any two or more associations having the same trustees to be treated as a single association.
Section 849 provides of the merger of associations. Two or more associations with similar aims and objects may merge under terms and conditions as the Commission may prescribe by regulation.
(xxviii)Introduction of Alternative to Attorney Generals Consent
Section 26 of CAMA 2020 maintain that the consent of the Attorney General of the Federation (AG) shall remain the primary pre-requisites for the grant of registration of a Company Limited by guarantee.
However, an alternative to the AG's consent has been introduced in the event that the AG does not grant authority to the promoters within thirty (30) days where there are no objections or other cogent reasons for such. The alternative method allows promoters to place an advert in three (3) national dailies within twenty eight days. Where there are no objections, the Act empowers the CAC to assent to the application and register the Company without AG's consent after advertising the application in three national dailies
(xxiv)A single person can form a Company
Section 18 allows a single member Company.
(xxv) Minimum issued share capital
MISC is now a minimum of N100,000 in the case of a private Company and N2,000,000 in the case of a public Company. For a Company Limited by guarantee, the minimum is N100,000. It is no longer required that subscribers to the memorandum of association must subscribe to a minimum of 25% of the Authorised share capital.
(xxvi)Limited liability partnership
Section 746 – 810 of the new CAMA introduces the concept of Limited liability Partnerships (LLP) and Limited Partnership (LPs). These continue the organizational flexibility and tax status of a partnership with the limited liability of members of a Company.
(xxvii)Exception for foreign Companies
Section 80 of CAMA 2020 required a foreign Company to file an application for exception directly to the Minister of Trade. After obtaining the exception, it is obtaining for such Company to notify the Commission within 30days, failing which the foreign Company will be liable to a fine.
Foreign Company is also required to provide an annual report to the Commission, the Company will be liable to a penalty for every year of default where currently no penalty is stipulated.
(xxviii)Provision for electronic filing
Section 861 now provides that certified true copies (CTC) of electronically filed documents are admissible in evidence with equal validity with the original documents.
Section 176 (1) also provides that instruments of transfer of shares shall include electronic instruments of transfer.

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Tag Archives: Survival
Set in a post-apocalyptic world Metro: Last Light follows up 2010's Metro 2033. Being a PS3 owner I've never played the original as for some reason it was never released for Playstation so I can not compare the two. What I do know though is that Last Light was a bigger budget affair with a completely original story line. You play as Artyom and your mission is to find The Dark One who is believed to be the key to the survival of the human race. To do so you must navigate your way through the metro tunnels and stations, as well as explore the deserted Earth above you. It's a diverse game pitting you against monsters and enemy humans alternately as you work your way through a gripping story of the supernatural.
I'm not the biggest fan of FPS games, mainly because I'm not the into the whole online stuff, so I more often opt for a third person adventure game as they tend to have a better story line. Last Light however, is an FPS that is only concerned with story, there is no online mode or any other mode than the story for that matter. And you can see why as this is one of the richest campaigns I have ever played. The story keeps you gripped from beginning to end (though I must admit I was slightly lost at first having not played 2033) and makes the game a tense affair as you work your through the levels and the plot unravels.
The graphics are absolutely stunning, some of the best I've ever seen on PS3. There's a permanent darkness over every shot but it still manages to look beautiful even when you're creeping through some filthy tunnels. The monsters are well crafted if slightly generic beasts and the humans look great too making for a realistic gaming experience. The levels take a while to get into the swing, the first few are too heavily cut up with cut scenes and lessons, you're told how to play the game for too long basically, but once you get past it you're greeted with a wide variety of stages with varying levels of difficulty all of which require different techniques to get through. Some missions reminded of the Arkham games as you have to sneak around in the shadows picking off Rangers one by one, if you get caught you're in trouble. Others are more about survival, particularly in the cave areas where you have to fight packs of beasts who come charging at you and you have to be fast with your guns to keep them from tearing you apart. Then there are the stages that are out in the open where the main challenge is keeping your gas mask filters fresh so as not to inhale the radiation and choke to death.
Overall the game is one of the best FPS's I've ever played finding a great balance between action and horror, and managing to have a great storyline without smothering you with cut-scenes or QTE's. My only qualm would be that it has no replay value and it would perhaps benefit from having something else perhaps a co-op campaign or a challenge mode like the Arkham games. Despite this in terms of story and gameplay this is definitely one worth playing and let's hope it's not the last we see from the Metro series.
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The 2nd Law
When Resistance was released back in 2009, for me, it was confirmation that Muse were definitely one of my favourite bands of all time. However, as the years ticked by Resistance along with the all their previous albums really just slipped off my radar, I stopped caring about them really and when I picked them back up earlier this year Resistance didn't have quite the same affect on me that it had in the past, in fact, when I compared it with their previous albums it didn't stand up against them any more. Following this was the release of the official Olympic single, 'Survival' which, although not an awful song, killed most of my buzz for a new Muse album, I thought they may have lost their touch. The next song to emerge that would feature on the album was 'The 2nd Law: Unsustainable' aka the dubstep one. On first listen I enjoyed it, it is really cool that they do it all on their instruments but the more I hear it the more I think its just, basically, shit.
But then things turned around for The 2nd Law, they turned around hugely with the release of 'Madness'. Chris Martin made a statement saying it was the best song they've ever released, now I hate Chris Martin more than most but I may well agree with him here. It's quality is in it's simplicity, a slow build up with an anthemic chorus and Queen inspired epic guitar solo, Madness is fucking awesome. Then the album leaked last week and it blew me away, the first three tracks (Madness being number 2) are all powerhouse tracks that burst out the speakers, stick in your head and generally provide a whole lot of listening pleasure. Tracks 4 and 5 are 'Survival' track 4 being an orchestral build up, and within the context of the album I actually much prefer it than I did before. After this the main stand-out track is 'Animals' which features a grand Spanish-sounding solo. The last two tracks before the instrumentals feature vocals from Chris Wolstenholme, the bassist, and they provide a nice contrast from Bellamy's more powerful falsetto, the lyrics on the tracks are touching as well, particularly in 'Save Me'. Then finally, we've got the two instrumentals, 'Unsustainable' which I've spoken about before but put amongst this set of songs feels even more inadequate. The final song, 'Isolated System' is a more classical effort similar to the three 'Exogenesis' tracks on Resistance, but ultimately does little more than help you forget there dubstep song but still isn't bad.
The influence of Queen is hugely apparent throughout but it's kept just right and ultimately provides the record with a much more complete feel than Resistance. The first three tracks and 'Animals' could all have an argument for being Muse's greatest ever and there are a number of other tracks here that really pop, it's just a bit of a shame that 'Unsustainable' is included. But, really, this is just an absolutely great record, I will think twice before doubting them again.
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Nigeria exporters in the non-oil sector can play a phenomenal role in bringing Nigeria out from its present shake-out and generate hard currency for the country in billions of dollars.
Nigeria's steel industry is set to be the next sector that would boost the country's export industry because the largest steel manufacturing in Nigeria, the African Industries Group, has started the exportation of steel to Morocco, Egypt and Ghana.
In the wake of controversy trailing the alleged rejection of Nigeria's yams exported to America and Europe, some exporters dealing with exportation of yam have lamented that unfavourable reports about the product are the major cause of its low patronage.


In this c4 pre workout reviews guide, find out why the Cellucor C4 has reigned as the top-selling preworkout supplements for several years now -and – counting!
Working out is always a challenge, so it's understandable if you don't have the energy for it. There are quite a few obstacles that often pop up.
Perhaps you're just tired physically, especially when you're busy at work. Or perhaps it's a problem with your mental focus, when you really just don't feel like it.
These are the sort of problems that the C4 pre workout supplements are meant to solve.
Normally, this brand refers to a kind of explosive charge that people use to tear down doors, walls, and buildings. It packs a lot of punch in such a small lump of clay-like substance.
The Cellucor C4 range of top bodybuilding and sports supplements are basically the same thing.
C4 Pre Workout Reviews: What Does Cellucor C4 Do?
They give you the energy you need so that you can really challenge yourself in strenuous workouts.
These supplements aren't you're run of the mill preworkout powder either.
In fact, the original brand is so popular that it's regarded as the best-selling line of preworkout supplements in the industry.
They've been the number 1 in combined sales since 2014.
So why are these supplements so popular? Why does the typical C4 pre workout review sing praises about them?
These are all tested preworkout supplements that boost your energy, help you maintain your focus, enhance your pump, and increase your endurance.
Let's take a look at each one to see why they work, and perhaps you can find the particular C4 Cellucor version that best suits your need and preferences.
These can also combine to form a pre workout stack that can work much more effectively than any single C4 supplement.
This was the C4 preworkout supplement that put Cellucor on the map, and it's easy to see why.
After this, Cellucor made minor changes for different variations to suit specific fitness goals.
Of course, over the years even the Original has undergone certain changes.
The bottle has a new design, and you have new different flavors to choose from.
Now there are 11 flavors all in all. But this remains an all-time favorite and still a bestseller for so many reasons.
The key to the C4 Original is its formula, which includes several important ingredients.
These include the energy blend that combines caffeine with other energy boosters, along with creatine nitrate, beta-alanine, and arginine.
The C4 nutrition blend also contains several crucial vitamins here in massive doses, such as vitamins C, B6, B12, niacin, and folic acid.
The effects of the entire formula are quite noticeable. These give you a lot of energy so that you can work out more strenuously and lift heavier weights. Your pump increases, so your muscles benefit with more blood.
Your focus sharpens, so that you're mentally concentrated on your task. It also enhances your endurance, so you're able to work out for a longer period of time as your body is better able to fight off fatigue.
Just keep in mind that this is for adults only, and teens shouldn't take it. It's best if you're not taking any prescription medicine, and you currently don't have any serious medical condition.
You just need to mix a scoop of this powder with 4 to 6 ounces of water and drink it about 20 to 30 minutes before you work out. You must also keep your intake to just 2 servings per day.
Side effects aren't really all that's serious. You may feel a tingling sensation, but that only tells you that the beta alanine is working.
This also contains caffeine, so if you're sensitive to the stuff you may feel jittery. You may want to cut down on your soda, coffee, and tea intake if you're also taking C4 Original a day.
The C4 Original contained creatine, which is great if you're trying to bulk up and build bigger muscles.
However, for some people the top priority is to slim down.
Or perhaps you're going on a cutting phase, when you want to maintain the muscles you've gained while you try to get rid of the bloat and fat you've also managed to get during the bulking phase.
If that's the case, then the creatine isn't needed and it may even be detrimental for your purpose.
That's basically what C4 Ripped is—it's the Original formula without the creatine. It contains a special blend that includes L-carnitine that helps transport fatty acids into energy.
It has green coffee bean extract that helps enable your body to burn off fat for energy. The cayenne fruit extract helps the breakdown of fat, while the coleus forskohlii root extract enhances your body's capability to burn fat for energy.
Of course, there are still the various C4 Ripped ingredients that provide you with energy and muscular endurance for workouts.
You're still able to work out vigorously and for a longer period of time, so that your body uses up your fat reserves for the energy it needs. The Ripped also has the same basic vitamins, though now you've got a little calcium too.
This comes with 5 different fruity flavors to choose from, so it's not as if it's going to be an unpleasant task to drink your preworkout supplement.
Again, you just need a scoop to mix with 6 ounces of water and you can drink it 20 to 30 minutes before you work out.
While the Original formula is good, if you play sports constantly then C4 vs C4 Sport comparison is no contest.
The Sport is designed specifically to provide the preworkout needs of athletes.
It's even NSF-certified, so you know it's perfectly safe to take and it doesn't contain any of the prohibited performance-enhancing compounds that are also dangerous for athletes.
This contains 2 key blends to help you with your athletic workouts.
There's the energy blend that contains Taurine and C4 Sport caffeine to make sure that you can bring out an explosive energy and mental focus during your workout.
There's also the legal performance-enhancing blend that contains creatine for greater muscle endurance. It has arginine that keeps you going with greater blood flow to your muscles.
Of course, there's the beta alanine too that reduces fatigue so you can exercise longer.
Aside from that, it contains various vitamins and minerals. Some new ones have been added here, such as potassium and magnesium.
This drink won't screw up your weight, because it only contains 5 calories per serving and less than 1 gram of total carbs.
This comes in 3 different fruity flavors, so take your pick between Blue Razz, Fruit Punch, and Watermelon.
This is also part of a stack called the 1-2-3 Sport System, and it's designed specifically for athletes. The C4 Sport is the first step, but then to complete the system you also need to get the BCAA Sport and Whey Sport.
These supplements combined will provide the extra BCAAs and protein you need to get stronger and perform better. This is another reason why the C4 Sport vs C4 comparison can be a bit one-sided if you're an athlete.
The Ultimate name of this C4 version is certainly well-deserved, since Cellucor calls this the most powerful C4 they've ever made.
This isn't for easy-going types who just want to lose a little weight and perhaps gain a bit more strength.
This is for the gung-ho obsessive types who will permit no obstacle in preventing them from achieving greater strength and bigger muscles.
If you pretty much live in a gym (or it seems that way), then you need this as your preworkout supplement.
This contains just about every C4 ingredient needed for bigger muscles, explosive performance, and longer duration.
You've got the citrulline malate, beta-alanine, creatine, arginine, Betaine, and Taurine. All of them are present in massive quantities, with at least 1 g minimum. The citrulline comes in at 6 g, and there's 3.2 g of beta alanine.
There's also the Ultimate Energy & Focus Blend, and the ingredients total 858 mg. That's headlined by a massive dose of 300 g of caffeine plus other stimulants.
In addition, the blend also contains nootropics that truly enhance your concentration and focus so you don't find yourself mentally drained by your workouts.
Of course, this C4 pre work out supplement also contains lots of vitamins and minerals too. To top it all off, each serving contains only 5 calories, with less than 1 g of carbohydrates. With 6 flavors to choose from, it's very likely that you'll find the fruity flavor you'll enjoy.
This needs you to mix a scoop of the Ultimate with 10 to 12 ounces of water, which you should drink 20 to 30 minutes before you work out.
The C4 supplements all have varying degrees of enhancements provided in 4 areas: energy, focus, pump endurance. With the C4 Ultimate, you now enjoy maximum increases in all 4 key areas.
This isn't for newbies, because it's too powerful. You must have prior experience in taking preworkout supplements.
If your current C4 is no longer able to get you to the next level of performance, then the C4 Ultimate will surely get you to the highest peak of workout strength and endurance.
If the C4 Original is no longer doing the job for you, and the Ultimate seems a bit too extreme, then the Extreme Energy may just be right for you.
Take note of the name, though, if you're using this.
Cellucor used the word "Extreme" for this reason for a good reason.
In a C4 Sport vs C4 Extreme comparison, the Extreme really comes out ahead with the larger doses.
Here they increased the beta alanine dose from the Original's 1.6 g to a massive 3.2 g. That's double the pump to really get your muscles going for your extreme pre workout.
The original also provided 425 mg of their energy blend, and for most people that's more than adequate to really boost their workout performance and energy.
But this time, the Extreme Energy blend amounts to 831 mg. That's a huge increase, highlighted by how the caffeine dose rose from 150 mg to 300 mg per serving.
What this means is that this Cellucor NO Extreme Energy version isn't just for happy-go-lucky guys who tend to work out every now and then.
It's for dedicated gym rats who work out vigorously and religiously. With this Extreme Energy preworkout supplement, they can get themselves the energy, focus, pump, and endurance they need to really get a strenuous workout going.
You can just mix a scoop of this with about 6 to 8 ounces of water, and drink it about 20 to 30 minutes before you start your workout.
With 4 fruity flavors to choose from, you can probably find one that suits your taste.
If you're taking this C4 Extreme then you need to prepare yourself.
First you have to be aware of the beta alanine tendency to cause a tingling sensation when it takes effect.
You get a double dose of beta alanine here, and the sensation (while harmless) can be quite pronounced.
You also need to check your caffeine intake.
This is certainly not for the caffeine-sensitive, who may feel too jittery and suffer from heart palpitations.
Drinking a single serving of this is like consuming 2 cups of strong coffee all at once.
If you're a regular coffee and soda drinker, you'll have to think about cutting back.
Caffeine isn't bad if you're not sensitive to it, but only in moderation.
Drinking a preworkout powdered drink isn't always convenient. You need some place to stay put first, and then you need some water to mix.
You'll need to have your container of C4 with you, and don't forget about the scoop. A blender or shaker can also help, and of course you need a glass.
If you're going out and bringing your drink along with you, you need a supplement drink container with a lid.
Or you can just take the easy way out with C4 On The Go. This is premixed already, so it's like taking bottled water along with you.
And though there's nothing wrong with bottled water (you need to hydrate constantly during your workout anyway), you also need C4 for those times when a powdered drink is inconvenient.
Unlike sodas, this only contains 0 calories and 0 g of carbs. The C4 nutrition label shows that it doesn't even contain any sugar at all.
Instead, it provides you with an astonishing 3,959 mg of their C4 Explosive Energy Blend, which contains beta-alanine, arginine, tyrosine, and 200 mg of caffeine. This also contains massive amounts of vitamin B12 and niacin, along with folic acid and vitamin B6.
So just take 1 bottle of this with you if you're going to the gym to work out. It's convenient that way, though it may take quite a lot of space in your fridge.
Just make sure you're ready for that tingling sensation caused by the beta alanine, because that particular effect is still there in this premixed drink.
Not everyone wants to lose weight. Others feel they're too slight and too weak, so they want to bulk up with lots of bigger muscles.
If that's you, then you need the C4 Mass.
Unlike the other C4 variants, each serving of the C4 mass contains a lot more calories.
Granted, it's not much at just 70 calories, but every bit helps.
What's more, this contains the carbs you need to grow stronger and bigger.
Actually, you get 27.5 g of carbs with the Creacarb Blend which contains creatine too.
In addition, you also get the 371 g of Explosive Energy Blend that also includes 150 mg of caffeine.
You can choose between just 2 favors (Blue Razz and Fruit Punch). Though there aren't too many flavor options, at least the 2 flavors are alright.
As long as it's not unpleasant, you can at least enjoy the carbs along with the enhancements for your energy and focus.
This also contains beta alanine that boosts your muscle endurance, and this compound will cause a tingling sensation in your body to signal that it's taking effect.
It contains 11 g of dietary fiber too, which is good for your digestive function. Then there's the usual addition of vitamins and minerals, including calcium.
This combines the C4 Explosive Energy blend with Cellucor's special nootropics blend for greater focus and enhanced cognitive functions.
It's marketed and designed for gamers, but then quite a lot of gym rats can appreciate this as well.
You may need not just the extra energy, but also the focus on working out that keeps you from giving up.
Sometimes it's not just physical fatigue, but mental fatigue, that holds you back.
Like the other C4 supplements, this contains beta alanine, creatine, and arginine. You get 350 mg of the energy blend, which includes a 150 mg dose of caffeine.
Then you also get the massive 665 mg of nootropics for greater mental clarity and improved cognitive function. There's the usually accompaniment of vitamins.
You also get only 5 calories and less than 1 g of total carbs, so it's not as if a serving or two will disrupt your weight loss efforts.
Why Are They Tagged as C4 Explosive Energy Supplements?
That's simple enough to understand.
These C4 supplements contain stimulants that quickly provide you with that extra boosted energy so you can work out much more vigorously.
It's as if you can lift heavier weights, and sprint much harder, right after you drink these preworkout supplements.
The caffeine in C4 included in the energy formula is an obvious factor.
After all, it's probably the most popular and best-known energy compound in history.
A single cup of coffee can really transform a bleary-eyed guy in the morning into someone who's wide awake and ready to face the day.
In some cases, the C4 pre workout caffeine can be the equivalent to 2 cups of strong coffee.
To be more accurate, it contains acetyl l-tyrosine which the body then converts into proper tyrosine.
This amino acid boosts your mental health and enhances your cognitive performance.
It helps you to keep alert, and it particularly improves your mental performance when you're under stress.
If you're working out or playing a particularly complex and stressful video game, this amino acid really helps.
The Explosive Energy blend also contains Cellucor's TeaCor, which is their name for their special theacrine ingredient.
The TeaCor keeps you from developing a tolerance for the caffeine, so that you don't need more and more caffeine to get the same beneficial effects.
In addition, theacrine increases your dopamine levels, so you're better able to mitigate the harmful effects of chronic stress.
Even a cursory glance at the C4 supplements shows you that most of them contain the same ingredients.
Of all the supplements used to improve workout performance, perhaps creatine is the most helpful, and it's also the most widely researched of them all. Pretty much every benefit attributed to creatine has been confirmed.
It offers a very long list of benefits, so let's just hit the highlights of how it improves your training capabilities.
It enables your muscles to produce your energy, and you're able to enhance your high intensity workouts.
It helps in adding muscle mass and accelerates muscle growth.
It reduces fatigue, and it even improves brain function too. It's also very affordable and quite safe.
This amino acid was discovered more than a century ago, but only recently has its benefits been discovered.
In fact, Dr. Roger Harris, the same scientist who discovered the benefits of creatine, was among the chief researchers of beta alanine.
Lots of studies have found and confirmed how beta alanine can improve your workout performance. It enhances your muscular strength and power output, along with your muscular endurance.
It improves your aerobic endurance too, and you're able to work out harder and for a longer period of time. It even helps make your muscles bigger.
This is for enhancing the pump, when you have greater blood flow to your muscles.
While this effect (called "vasodilation") is natural when you exercise, it's much greater with arginine.
The increased blood flow provides more oxygen and nutrients to your muscles, to keep them working at their peak, to reduce muscle damage, and encourage healing.
Arginine also helps with muscle growth, improves strength and endurance, and encourages the burning of fat cells for energy.
The C4 pre workout nutrition formula also always contains this vitamin for good reason.
It's been found that if you're deficient in vitamin B12, you're more likely to get tired and weak more quickly as your vitamin stores are depleted by your workout efforts.
That's why C4 supplements have massive amounts of vitamin B12.
Even if your workouts are verging on demonic in their intensity, you won't run out of vitamin B12.
This is a common vitamin ingredient in preworkout supplements, so it's not surprising that it's in most C4 formulas.
It's sometimes known as vitamin B3, and if you're niacin-deficient you can suffer from fatigue.
Other symptoms include indigestion, vomiting, and even depression, and these aren't exactly conducive for optimal workout performance.
This is another type of vitamin B you can find in the C4 pre workout nutrition label, and it works mainly with vitamin B12 to help make sure that your muscles get more of the oxygen they need to work optimally.
Is C4 pre workout safe?
The first and most important thing you need to know about potential side effects of C4 preworkout supplements is that they're all completely safe—if you follow the C4 pre workout label directions for use.
This means that you should take it slow and drink just one single serving per day initially, before you take 2 servings a day.
Follow the C4 label directions about how many servings you can drink per day. Normally, you should only take 2 servings daily.
It's also important to make sure that you're the sort of person for whom the C4 supplements are made for.
In general, you should be an adult in good health.
These all work as a C4 pre workout for women as well as for men.
This means you need to be over 18 years old, and you shouldn't be suffering from any major ailment or medical condition.
These supplements can interfere with prescription medication, so you need to discuss the matter with your doctor first.
To be on the safe side, you shouldn't take C4 supplements when you're on prescription medication, or if you're feeling ill. If you're a woman, you also can't take C4 if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
Taking the C4 variants is also like working out—you can't go all out right away. If you're new to C4, then perhaps you can try the Original to see how it works for you.
When you go the next level to the Extreme Energy and the Ultimate variants, you better make sure you can handle the massive doses that are contained in those special formulas.
How much caffeine is in C4?
In the Extreme Energy and Ultimate versions, the caffeine dose is doubled for really strong pre workout energy.
So you better make sure you can take the equivalent of 2 cups of strong coffee for each serving.
If you can't, then you may feel the various symptoms of too much caffeine—you're jittery and anxious, and you may feel some heart palpitations.
The beta alanine can also cause your body to feel some tingling sensation.
This is entirely expected and it's harmless. You just need to expect this feeling so you don't worry about it.
The C4 supplements are quite popular, and it's entirely possible that you can find them in your local health supplement store.
But your best bet is to just go online.
If you're looking for C4 in Walmart and other online retail sites often feature these supplements.
However, you should just go to Amazon.com to get the best deals. The website is completely reliable and secure so you can provide your credit card details without worrying.
You can also be very sure that you're actually getting a genuine C4 supplement and not some fake.
On Amazon.com the prices are quite competitive. Often the prices here are lower than anywhere else.
It's especially great when you're getting multiple supplements or ordering for several months, so that you can get deals and discounts.
The delivery is also nicely prompt as well.
Another advantage of Amazon.com is that it's popular, so you're more likely to find authentic customer reviews here.
You can then check out how real the supposed C4 pre workout facts are, and how effective these supplements really are with their promised C4 pre workout benefits. Go here to order one or more C4 premium brand with peace of mind.
If you're looking for a great preworkout supplement, then you've found the right brand.
These supplements offer fantastic benefits to really help you produce one heck of a vigorous workout.
You get the explosive energy you need for high intensity efforts, and your endurance is boosted for longer performance.
Your mental focus won't waver, and the increased pump makes sure that your muscles get the nutrients and oxygen they need from the improved blood flow.
These C4 pre workout ingredients are very effective, and thousands of people can attest to these C4 pre workout nutrition facts.
It works for both men and women. You can also find the best C4 pre workout formula that specifically fits your needs and workout regimen.
It's perfectly safe and quite affordable, and it even tastes great. It offers everything you need to make sure you can bring your best to each and every workout session.
Just about every C4 supplement review gives it a "thumbs up", and you probably will too.


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Payne Capital Management President Ryan Payne joins Yahoo Finance Live to weigh in on the November jobs report, the volatility of cryptocurrencies, and Charles Munger's evaluation of the markets.
ZACK GUZMAN: I want to turn our attention, though, to the markets, as we are seeing all three major indices wrap up a very volatile week here in the red. The Dow off more than 200 points after we had seen some moves to the upside following the jobs report. A lot of questions about whether or not this will knock the Fed off their course of tapering sooner rather than later or change anything they want to do when it comes to starting to reel in inflation. And for more on that, I bring on Ryan Payne, Payne Capital Management president and "Payne Points of Wealth" podcast host joins us once again.
Ryan, good to see you, man. I mean, when we look at this number, I don't want to look at it just in isolation, but obviously, it comes in the context of what we heard earlier from Fed Chair Powell. And when you look at it, I mean, is this soft enough to maybe start to rethink things? Or are you on the camp that it sounds like most people are, where it doesn't really change the story?
RYAN PAYNE: You know, I'm kind of with Adam on this. I mean, these numbers, they're always a little wonky, right, from month to month. And he had a fantastic collection of Nintendo games behind him. I wish I had the same background, but that's neither here nor there. But I do think that, you know, the bottom line is, like, look, things are getting better. Unemployment has obviously come down a lot. The only concern in that number, in my opinion, is that participation rate, right, the fact that we didn't have that many jobs, but we brought the unemployment number down to 4.2%.
And I think the bigger concern here, Zack, is that you've got a lot of people that aren't going to return to the labor force. I mean, you had a lot of baby boomers that decided just to retire, you know, during the pandemic. And, you know, we really have a population that's not growing that quickly. So I think this labor shortage issue is going to be a problem for a long time. I think hiring will continue. I think these numbers will be wonky month to month. But I think we have to worry about here more than anything is, we're just not going have enough workers to fill all the jobs because the economy is running hot.
ZACK GUZMAN: I guess maybe– and obviously, you know, when we talk about wage growth here– and that's different if you're dealing with people on the high end of incomes versus people on the low end. Obviously, you're not going to replace one with the other. But I mean, when you look at maybe what it all means right now when you back up and think about the volatility we've seen in the market right now, it's a strange time. I think a lot of people have been reacting to the way that the Fed kind of shifted their accommodative stance to a bit of more hawkish tune. Strange time to be doing so, given kind of the questions we still have around omicron. I mean, you've given us advice in the past around staying the course here. Are you still in that camp, given the fact that we've seen some pretty big sell-off?
RYAN PAYNE: Well, you know, it's hard being right every time, Zack. And this time, I'm going to put my neck out there again and say, yes, I think this is absolutely a buying opportunity, because I mean, look, when you strip away the news and then the headlines right now, I mean, nothing's really changed that much. We just got through the delta variant, so we already know what different variants look like. We know that it slows up supply chains a little bit.
But I mean, the reality of it is, look at last quarter. Look how well CEOs, CFOs were able to manage their companies, you know, through supply chain issues. And we had 40% profits year over year. That's insane, right? So I think, you know, economy is going to continue to grow. We've been dealing with this pandemic now for nearly two years. We've gotten better at dealing with it. You're seeing TSA numbers go up at the airport. You're seeing more people travel again, you know, go on vacations.
So, you know, I think the bottom line is, if you look at it, we kind of zoom out here a little bit, things are going to continue to get better. They are getting better. And, you know, any dip in the market that we've seen this year, because there's so much liquidity out there, so much money has been printed, is going to keep funneling its way into the market, buying these dips, because a lot of people are still sitting in cash because they didn't take my advice when I was on your show before, Zack, which is just wrong.
So I do think that's the bottom line here, is money's going to continue to funnel in this market. Take advantage of the dip. You're not getting many of them. And we know every dip has been bought here. That trend is going to continue.
ZACK GUZMAN: Yeah, you know, it's interesting. You're a value guy. You've obviously advocated for a lot of the cyclical names that we cover here on the show. And interesting to see Charlie Munger, right, Warren Buffett's right hand man here, coming out and talking about how crazy the market is right now, relative to the dot com era and saying that some of these valuations might not be as high as what we saw back then, but still a crazy time. I mean, when you listen to that, is that maybe true to maybe what sectors you lean in on here? Because we have seen a lot of those names really shellacked the last few weeks. Obviously, a lot of travel concerns, so maybe no surprise that airlines would be down. But are you still kind of leaning in on those names in this recovery or broadening out maybe into some of those other sectors?
RYAN PAYNE: Yeah, no, I think the cyclical trade is going to be more sensitive. So any time you get something like this omicron variant of the virus where it's going to slow up economic growth in the short-term, your cyclical names are going to take the big hit. But again, we want to win the war here, not the battle. The bigger picture is the economy is getting better. Even oil prices took a shellacking last week. Oil's still up, like, 50% for the year, right? Financials are still up over 30% for the year, dramatically outperforming the overall market. So that cyclical trade is the long game because things are going to continue to get better.
But I agree with Charlie Munger here. And I said this on my podcast, "Payne Points of Wealth," this past week, one of the fastest growing podcasts in the country, is that there are pockets of bubbles being formed. And I agree with them 100%. I've said on your show, I've said it on all the major outlets that this whole Bitcoin thing, this whole cryptocurrency is one of the biggest bubbles ever. And to put it in perspective–
ZACK GUZMAN: Whoa, whoa, whoa.
RYAN PAYNE: –right, if you look at all– sorry, go ahead.
ZACK GUZMAN: No, no, I'm just saying. You know, now we're getting into bubble territory here on crypto. It's actually held up better than the markets as of late, but I'd like to hear the point.
RYAN PAYNE: Well, we do have a minor 20% correction, right, in the last two or three weeks. But I think the bigger picture there is– and I think it can go higher here, by the way, because I think there's still too much money that can funnel into this market. But it's just becoming a bigger and bigger casino, right? At the end of the day, we're not using it for that much more commercial use. It's just more people speculating.
And I think it's very analogous to when the tech bubble burst or you go back to the housing bubble, where it's just, like, pervading society now. Like, everybody's involved. And the reason for owning it don't make a lot of sense because really, I mean, it's not a great store value of money as we know. It's extremely volatile. It's fake scarcity. You know, it's not like gold that has real scarcity. And it's compared to gold, which we know is a long-term horrible investment.
So I do think eventually that bubble is going to burst. It's going to be ugly. You know, the market cap is somewhere over $2 trillion. To put that in perspective, when the dot com bubble burst, those dot com stocks were worth, like, a half a billion dollars. So, you know, inflation adjusted, that's, like, a trillion dollars in today's dollars. Most of those stocks became worthless. Even Amazon went down 80%, 90% when the tech bubble burst, and it took you, like, 14 years to get back on your money.
So I do think that bubbles are there. They're pervasive right now. And the smart money here is you can get out early. It's better to be early than late and get into some of those cyclical names, which are selling off right now. Diversify your portfolio. Protect yourself because eventually, the music's going to stop. And when it does, no one's going to tell you ahead of time.
ZACK GUZMAN: Yeah, I think we might have to have you back on for a broader crypto discussion here, Ryan Payne, because you and I come from different camps on that one. But it has been interesting to watch. I mean, as volatile as Bitcoin has been earlier in the pandemic, we're seeing a little bit of a different story here in 2021, as we see these omicron fears rattle the market. Bitcoin still holding relatively well right now. But Ryan Payne, we got to leave it there. We'll have you back soon. Payne Capital Management president, thanks again.
RYAN PAYNE: I'm excited to arm wrestle with you about Bitcoin.
ZACK GUZMAN: Every time, man.
RYAN PAYNE: Thanks, Zack.
ZACK GUZMAN: Thanks again for the time.
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With Spring upon the horizon, it has many of us deciding on what to buy and wear for the upcoming warmer months and the latest spring 2012 fashion trends. With trendsetting styles spotted on the runways via New York, London, Milan and Paris, the choices are of course, endless, but five particular trends look like they're going to take the spotlight from the others. Here are my five favorite spring 2012 fashion trends and how to wear them.
One of the most popular (and easiest) of the last spring trends has returned with plans on sticking around. With perfectly blocked swimwear and caftans from Tommy Hilfiger to bold dresses at Marc Jacobs, color blocking is the go to trend for the least amount of 'fuss'. Go bold by blocking colorful separates, like turquoise and blues, or play it safe by letting the accessories make the statement with eye popping wedges or simple mini bags.
Pantone's spring 2012 fashion trends prediction was spot on when forecasting that tangerine (tango) was going to be this season's "It" color. From tangy flapper inspired frocks at Charlotte Ronson to outrageously bold tulle skirts at Christian Siriano, there's no debate that this is the "Color of the Year". Not a lover of orange tones? Try a tangerine hued nail color to stay on trend.
Another one of the spring 2012 fashion trends that we've come to know and love is all things prints, you can hardly turn a corner without catching a glimpse of an eye popping print these days and Spring is going full force with prints. We're talking head to toe with vibrant patterns like oversized flowers from DVF, camo, geometric shapes from Marni and L.A.M.B, not forgetting to mention full on futuristic inspired prints for those that have grown bored with polka dots and stripes. Matched or mismatch this trend is going to be an eyeful. Not feeling so bold, try pairing a piece with subtle separates, like a blouse or even a skirt. Don't forget to have fun with this one!
There has been a great debate on which of these two spring trends is going to be bigger, Neons or Pastels. I say both for different reasons, Neon for accessories and Pastels for dresses and separates. Neon gives the perfect pop to an other wise muted or neutral outfit, try a bright shoe, necklace or even a bold fuchsia lip. For pastels think, (easter) candy colored hues like powder blue, purple and pink cremes and even delicate yellows. Try scalloped edges, slouchy yet girlish chiffon blouses like seen on 3.1 Philip Lim's runway and even a sky high platform in sea foam. Consider pastels a neutral for pairing opportunities, don't be afraid to play with texture or even mix and match with other spring 2012 fashion trends.
Nothing says lady like quite like a peplum, and designers were quick to tap that for inspiration for the Spring 2012 runways. Showing peplums in all forms from gorgeous floor length gowns at Vera Wang to sophisticated separates in various colors and textures at Badgley Mischka and Jason Wu. Give your look a little oomph with an aqua peplum inspired tee over cigarette pants, a fun blazer or maybe a lady like skirt.
Comment below and tell us what spring 2012 fashion trends you are looking forward to the most!
I was familiar with four of these; I didn't know what peplum even was until I looked it up. My favorite trend is the color orange. It has a freshness that appealing and vibrant brightness that suits me. Thanks for the report!
I am in love with the neon trend. I recently purchased a few pieces in neon green. I'm looking forward to spring so I can break them out.
All amazing trends! Can't wait for spring to come!
I'm totally loving the orange - so fun!
I'm all for tangerine, bold prints, and pretty pastels!
Hi! I love tangerine and colour blocking and peplum. Not so sure about pastels and bold prints, but of course I will be trying them out before I completely shut them down.
i love the peplum trend and i'm on a search for a perfect peplum skirt :) let me know if you find something!
I think I may try all the trend except neon.
Yes! I am in love with color-blocking but peplum has stolen my heart!
Hey great blog, I found you via refinery. I'm looking forward to the peplum trend, it's going to be interesting to see how everyone works it.
I am loving the peplum and neon/pastel color trends! Excited for spring!
Love all of them, except don't think I have the body shape to pull of peplum..looks awesome on others though!
I am so glad color blocking is still big this spring. Because I love doing it!
I'm really loving almost all of them but I think that neon is my favorite!
totally with you on all of these + stripes overboard!
Love these (but not all at once)!
Megan i love your 'fashion Cliff Notes', well done!


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Q: threadblocks and stream multiprocessors in C I was told that in order to have a fully efficient CUDA C program, the number of threadblocks should be at least 3 or 4 times the number of stream multiprocessors.
My questions is: is the statement true? If yes/no why? what should the ratio ideally be?

A: It's generally a good idea to have multiple threadblocks that can be launched on each SM, when a kernel launches.
The GPU is a latency-hiding machine.  In order to hide latency, it needs as much potential work as possible.  Potential work can be translated into "warps that are ready to execute".  This scenario can be maximized by having more than one threadblock per SM.
At some point, the GPU (SMs) run out of resources to host additional threadblocks.  This running-out point might occur at around 3-4 threadblocks per SM, depending on the specifics of resource usage (registers, threads, shared memory, etc.) of the threadblocks, and the GPU type.  Therefore, launching more than the amount that can be actually scheduled on the SMs won't help with concurrency, latency-hiding, occupancy, or other figures of merit for a parallel program.  Those threadblocks will just wait until scheduling slots open up on the SMs.
There is no fixed ratio, but an analysis of typical threadblocks with 256 or 512 threads per block suggest that you will want at least 3-8 threadblocks per SM, to maximize occupancy (this varies based on GPU architecture as well).  With 1024 threads per block, it might only require 2 threadblocks per SM.
GPU programs typically don't dramatically slow down if work is partitioned into more threadblocks, so the numbers are not a hard-and-fast rule, and the actual behavior will depend on other factors like shared memory usage (if any).  It's just a general guideline.

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The Funniest Moments From the 2019 Emmy Awards
From weird clapping techniques to a surprise (and shady) shout-out to Felicity Huffman, these were the moments that had Twitter's attention on Sunday night
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No host? No problem!
Despite the lack of constant guiding force throughout the night, the 2019 Emmy Awards still delivered big laughs and viral moments throughout its telecast on Sunday night—some planned and some...well, not so much.
As the winners were announced, with one even admitting he was hungover in their acceptance speech (New life goal?), some cutaways ended up making their way around the Internet, like an Orange Is the New Black star's interesting clapping style and a surprise shout-out to Felicity Huffman shocked the room. And, of course, various presenting duos inspired thousands of tweets from viewers wanting the pair to host the 2020 ceremony, until the next duo came out and killed with their comedy bit.
So...did you know the Emmys had no host this year? Well, the Emmys wanted you to know that with the opening sequence, which featured black-ish star Anthony Anderson going into panic mode to "save" the show...when he wasn't stealing statues with his mom, that is.
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"Taraji, we will not let this Empire fall!" he yelled as he ran backstage, demanding a coffee, which he rejected because "This is not Game of Thrones!"
LOL remember when GOT left a Starbucks cup in a scene? Good times!
Comedy legend Bob Newhart got some of the biggest laughs of the night early on in the ceremony, joining Ben Stiller on stage to present Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series...and to remind the Escape at Dannemora director he's still alive after he included Newhart with the likes of the late George Burns and Lucille Ball.
"You put me with George and Lucy and this weird wax museum of comedy," he said. When Stiller clarified he was just listing legends, Newhart, 90, responded, "This legend is going to kick your ass."
And just before Stiller announced the winner of the category, Newhart got in one last jab: "I hated you by the way in Tropic Thunder."
The actor they presented the award to helped to keep the laughs going, with The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star Tony Shalhoub going onto just thank the series co-creators, writers and directors Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino many, many times.
So...we think we found the perfect hosts for next year's ceremony, yes? Amy Poehler and Catherine O'Hara are the comedy duo of our dreams. (Sorry, Tina Fey!)
Move over, Nicole Kidman: Russian Doll star Natasha Lyonne is coming for the title of "weirdest awards show clapper."
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And this is how you sell a bit: Bless the Harts' co-stars Maya Rudolph and Ike Barinholtz made the unfortunate decision to get Lasik eye surgery on the same day as the Emmys. (Only available appointments!) Of course, with their eyes still healing, reading the prompter was a little challenging for them, leading to some hilarious takes on the nominees' names, including Don Cheadle becoming "Dan Chowder" and Anthony Anderson now going by "Abraham Aluminum." Ted Danson though? Still Ted Danson.
Watch: Felicity Huffman Learns Her Fate In College Admissions Scandal
Awkward! Just days after she was sentenced to 14 days in federal prison for her part in the nationwide college admissions scandal, Felicity Huffman got a shady shout-out from Thomas Lennon, the night's announcer.
"It's not bragging if you're fleabaging," he began, referencing Fleabag's near-sweep of the comedy categories. "The producers have asked me to give a special shoutout any of our previous lead actress winners who are watching tonight from prison. Hopefully those two weeks are gonna fly right by. Keep your chin up."
Of course, you can't have an awards s how without a random musical number, and this year's Emmys came courtesy of Adam DeVine and the cast of The Masked Singer, as well as a...Meryl Streep impersonator? Yeah, it was a little odd.
So surprised by her win for Lead Actress in a Drama Series, Jodie Comer made a hilarious revelation during her acceptance speech: The Killing Eve star's parents weren't in attendance because she was so sure she wouldn't win and didn't want to fly them all the way from Liverpool.
"My mom and dad, who are in Liverpool, who I didn't invite because I didn't think this was gonna be my time," the actress told the laughing crowd. "One, I'm sorry, two, I love you and I'm gonna bring it home. Thank you very much."
During Fleabag's complete domination over the comedy categories ("This is just getting ridiculous," Phoebe Waller-Bridge said), there was one person someone from the Amazon hit's crew almost forgot to thank. Fortunately, director Harry Bradbeer, who won a trophy earlier in the night, got his chance when the show was named Outstanding Comedy Series.
"I forgot to thank my wife when I was up here...we've had a very difficult hour," he joked. "So will you please give her a round of applause?"
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Hey guys! Regent is the first map that I've managed to finish in about three years, but I think I understand the new economy enough to make a balanced map. Anyway, this map is rather linear and has a more fixed expansion layout, where the low ground third is your intended third, however you could take the base in front of your main as a third.
Controlling the center is important in order to protect the bases near the center in the mid and late game. There are two watchtowers on the low ground hugging the center that keep an eye on the fastest path, the low ground rocks, and give sight up the ramp. Line-of-sight blockers on the low ground can obscure army movement, and the two pairs of destructible rocks restrict movement until they are destroyed.
Destroying the rocks on the high ground outside of the natural does not significantly affect the rush distance from nat-to-nat, surprisingly (the difference is 1 second or less as far as I can tell from timing it).
It's pretty decent. I think that it is overly connected though (in true LotV fashion ). Once the rocks are down you can essentially walk in a straight line from any point on the map to any other point which doesn't make the terrain too meaningful.
It was less connected in previous versions. There used to be more rocks blocking off the center lane from the center bases, but that ended up being too restrictive, so I removed them. Honestly I like all the pathways that are present in the LOTV maps, I think they make for better gameplay now that deathball armies are not as much of a thing anymore. When they were, more restrictive pathways made more sense imo.
I can't really agree with that. Maps being too connected mean that army placement is no longer as important. More rocks wouldn't be better here because the level of connectedness if fine when the rocks are up, but once the rocks are down every path's a straight line.
Yea the rock setup is fine imo, maybe try to find a ramp you can remove and reform the terrain around it that makes pathing/engagements more interesting/strategic. Not sure which one though.


We have come across a fabulous informative website, FishPal; this is a great tool to enable our guests, who enjoy fishing, to book their rods on the Spey and Findhorn, ahead of their visit.
We are delighted to partner with Johnstons of Elgin to offer, by prior arrangement, a private tour of their fascinating mill and personal shopping experience to our guests. Johnstons also run an exciting series of events, exhibitions & workshops at their Heritage Mill and Visitor Centre in Elgin, Moray; details can be found on the website.
Interested in the tour and shopping experience or events/workshops contact Andy or Sharon on 01309 651332 for accommodation and dining options, we are also very happy to make all the arrangements, direct with Johnstons, on your behalf.
Some fantastic recent news, the Speyside Distillery, home of Beinn Dubh, has recently introduced tours by appointment. Located in Kinguissie on the banks of the River Tromie, the privately owned Speyside Distillery is widely thought to be the prettiest distillery in Scotland.
More information on this unique opportunity is available from Visit Cairngorms, or contact Andy or Sharon – we are happy to make arrangements on your behalf.
Since we opened in September 2015, we have welcomed guests from all over the world to Dava School House and been very fortunate to share their journey and experiences through the Scottish Highlands and Moray Speyside. Our time spent researching the area we now call home has certainly paid off and we have been able to recommend some fabulous itineraries to our guests.
One of the highlights through the summer has been the programme of bird watching and photography talks we hosted in conjunction with Mike and Karen from A9 Birds; to get Mikes 'birdy' perspective on the summer so far check out his blog here.
Earlier in June, and as part of our market research to enable us to guide guests to gain the best possible experience during their stay, we caught up with Charlie Phillips, approximately two hours after low tide, to see the Moray Firth Bottlenose Dolphins at Chanonry Point; Charlie is ably supported by the team from the Scottish Dolphin Centre who share an informative commentary around the time the Dolphins arrive. We were not disappointed and the pod gave us a splendid and magical display. Our efforts at photographing these beautiful and enchanting creatures were less than successful, although Charlie very kindly volunteered that capturing a fin and tail at a first attempt was pretty good!! Charlie, on the other hand, has some stunning photographs available on his website.
Announcing our summer programme of free birdwatching talks: On Heilan' Wings with Mike Crutch of A9Birds 7.30pm at Dava School House on the 3, 8, 17, 22 & 29 June and 7, 13 & 20 July. Mike's wildlife prints will be on sale and we are pleased to be raising funds for Roy Dennis' Highland Foundation for Wildlife. Booking is essential, please contact Andy or Sharon on 01309 651332 or e-mail info@a9birds.com.
All the walks can now be booked on-line at: http://www.tgwf.co.uk/.
As we firmly move in to the Spring, the bird life in and around Dava School House is certainly becoming very interesting.
Spring and autumn visitors include Ospreys, Hen Harriers and Wheatears.
Stand in the early morning and listen to the Black and Red Grouse chattering or experience the Common Gull colony nesting on the moor.
The Festival programme will go live on 28th January and tickets will go on sale at 12 noon (GMT) on 2nd February.
The Moray Walking Festival is a 'must-do' event for your diary. 'The Moray Walking Festival Midsummer 2016 from Thursday 16 June to Sunday 26 June 2016. Let the Moray Walking and Outdoor Festival take you on an adventure in 2016. Enjoy long Midsummer days exploring Moray's world renowned golden coasts, hills and forests full of hidden fauna and flora, whisky coloured rivers and towns with stories to tell and culture to experience. There's something for everyone – guided walks, talks and events along side outdoor activities and walking challenges.


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TfL to form new Crossrail 2 delivery company
December 10, 2015 - Martin Hoscik@martinhoscik
Mayor Boris Johnson has announced the creation of a new company which will oversee all future development and, subject to funding, construction of the proposed Crossrail 2 rail link.
The service, which could open in 2030, is expected to link Cheshunt in Hertfordshire to Epsom in Surrey, passing through Clapham Junction, Victoria and Tottenham Court Road.
Supporters say it would slash journey times and support the creation of thousands of new homes and jobs necessary to meet the needs of London's booming population.
Earlier this year a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers suggested that London could self-finance around 60% of the project's expected £27.5bn costs but Transport for London sources say work is currently underway to develop new funding models which see the capital contribute as much as 75% of the total cost.
This increase in local funding would make it easier for the Government, which has spoken of the need to rebalance infrastructure spending to boost the north''s economy, to back the project.
Mayor Johnson, said: "Crossrail 2 is a vital infrastructure project needed to give London and the South East the transport links, homes and jobs it needs as the population continues to grow rapidly.
"To continue to develop the project at pace and bring together stakeholders and other advocates, I am asking TfL to set up a company that will have the job of fulfilling the Chancellor's pledge last year that we must get Crossrail 2 off the page and into construction."
Transport commissioner Mike Brown added: "The contribution of the Crossrail project, shows how successful we can be in taking forward vital infrastructure projects.
"It makes sense that we now proceed with forming Crossrail 2 Limited for the development phase and get construction underway as soon as possible."


This summer, July 10 will mark the 500th birthday of 16th century theologian and reformer John Calvin. Locally, the event will be celebrated through Fourteenth Street Christian Reformed Church's speaker series, featuring several Calvin scholars.
This four-week series will discover and celebrate John Calvin's impact on faith and society. Both loathed and revered through the ages, Calvin casts a long shadow on the history of the church.
In addition to the morning worship themes that will draw upon the teaching of John Calvin, three Calvin scholars will give the following presentations at the 6 p.m. vesper services.
May 31: "Learning from Calvin: Christ-Centered Worship," Karin Maag, Center for Calvin Studies, Calvin College.
June 7: "Learning from Calvin: Christ-Centered Economics," Roland Hoksbergen, Calvin College professor of economics.
June 14: "Learning from Calvin: The Everyday Life of a Christian," John Hesselink, president emeritus, Western Theological Seminary.
The series concludes with a vesper celebration and testimonies on June 21.
Fourteenth Street Christian Reformed Church is at 14 W. 14th St. Call (616) 396-8182 for more information.


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26/10/2016 - New Killybegs brochure showcases modern and vibrant harbour
Pictured at the launch on Monday evening of the new Killybegs Harbour Brochure are back row l to r: Jim Parkinson, Sinbad Marine, Barney McLaughlin, Donegal County Council, Eugene McBrearty, Killybegs Business Focus Group, Seamus Neely, Chief Executive Donegal County Council, Caroline Britton and Liam Ward, Donegal County Council Front Row l to r Cllr. Noel Jordan, Minister Joe McHugh, Cllr. Niamh Kennedy and Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr. Terence Slowey
The Killybegs Harbour Business brochure, which showcases Killybegs as the modern, vibrant and forward looking harbour location off the North West coast, was launched on Monday, 24th October at 7pm in the Bayview Hotel, Killybegs. This brochure aims to market the facilities available locally and the on-line version can be adapted to reflect the ever-changing landscape and services in the harbour.
Speaking at the launch Cllr. Niamh Kennedy, Cathaoirleach of Donegal Municipal District stated that 'Killybegs is very much open for business with the people of Killybegs having a 'can do' attitude', Eugene McBrearty from the Killybegs Business Focus Group said 'we focus on the promotion of the town and we look forward to using this brochure and in particular the on-line version to market our fantastic facilities to harness any opportunities and ideas that could assist development, employment and marketing of the town and harbour'.
Chief Executive of Donegal County Council, Seamus Neely stated at the launch that 'as a local authority, we are delighted to have witnessed the evolution of Killybegs into a multi-functional port serving the fishing, energy and cruise sectors, Killybegs plays a very vital role within our county and the economic and tourism spin-off is very significant' he added.
Minister Joe McHugh and Cathaoirleach Terence Slowey taking a look at the new Killybegs Harbour Business Brochure at its launch on Monday evening.
In launching the brochure, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr. Terence Slowey encouraged all companies and organisations to use it to promote Killybegs as an offshore centre of choice for a range of vital services.
The brochure outlines all the key facts about Ireland's premier sea-port from the manufacturing and engineering companies who operate effectively to deliver their products to various parts of the world from their Killybegs base, to the more recent facilitation of cruise ships into its deep water harbour – where they can disembark and explore our beautiful county.
Local facilities, services and service providers are all covered as well as showcasing Donegal Airport and the important role it has to play in providing a transport hub and air-support base for offshore operations since exploration activity commenced off Ireland's Western and North Western seaboard in 1998. The brochure also acknowledges the important role LYIT has in delivering practical and theoretical education in Wind Energy Technology and in the Tourism Sector with a range of courses now offered from Marine Tourism, Destination Tourism to Tour Guiding.
The continued investment in the harbour in Killybegs has allowed it to evolve into a multi-functional port serving the fishing, energy and cruise sectors. This new brochure shows how Killybegs is your offshore centre of choice for logistics, cargo handling, manufacturing, engineering, vessel support and leisure cruising. Killybegs has a wealth of expertise and its adaptability and flexibility ensures that it can meet any challenge in our ever-changing environment.
The brochure is available to download at www.donegalcoco.ie or by clicking here.


This year at the end of June I'll be heading to America for two weeks! I'm really excited but also slightly terrified because I'm going to be going by myself. I've never traveled alone so I'm hoping I don't have too much of a melt down on the plane.
I decided for my first solo trip to do part of it with a Contiki Tour which hopefully will help me not freak out and having some support traveling with a group to start gives me less anxiety compared to just arriving and not really know what to do.
I wont have anyone to depend on which is scary for me but it'll force me to make an effort to meet new people, which is nerve wracking because I'm a shy and introverted person majority of the time and I'm not always the best in social settings. So fingers crossed it goes well.
I've been to America once before when I was younger with my family, we went to Las Vegas and LA and I loved it! It was so much fun. The only bad thing was we unfortunately got stuck in LA traffic which I have no idea how they deal with that all the time that would drive me crazy!
This time round though I'm going to be experience a different side to America last time I went I was only 15 years old it was still really fun but this time I'll be 21 so going to be interesting seeing a different side I didn't experience last time.
I'm so excited but also terrified this is the biggests, scariest thing I've ever done but I don't want to live my life anymore wondering what if I'd rather try and not let fear control everything, life is to short.
If you're a student and want to travel but are on a budget check out student flights they have awesome deals!
If anyone decides to book a Contiki Tour you can do it through the website and they will set you up with someone who will help you book your trip, I will say I started off by booking my trip this way but it got confusing and just wasn't working so I ended up going into Student Flights and figuring out all the details and everything in person trust me book it in person because you don't want to book something and not really know what you've booked and not be happy.
You are going to have a blast!! Enjoy your trip, safe travels, and welcome!
Thank you 😊! I'm excited !


PUBG Mobile Season 3 for Android and iOS is now live and it comes with a new Royale Pass. The PUBG Mobile Royale Pass is Tencent's answer to the Fortnite Battle Pass with new cosmetic unlocks with each level earned. According to the PUBG Mobile subreddit, the PUBG Mobile Season 3 Royale Pass is now available for purchase at the price of 600 UC for the Elite variant and 1800 for Elite Price. In addition to this there are a 100 levels and six 'free' Legendary items with the Elite Royale Pass, allowing players to get four legendary achievements by playing and ranking up. All Season 2 RP points, data levels and leaderboards have been reset. In addition to this, users on the PUBG Mobile subreddit have calculated PUBG Mobile Season 3 rewards and you can earn them.
"This means that if you complete every mission, daily and login for 45 seconds every day to just collect the free 10 RP everyone is able to max out their respected pass. It should be noted that each daily mission has 72 hours time to be completed before it expires so plan accordingly," claims Redditor Szpartan.
And while the Sanhok map is seen in the background of the official PUBG Mobile Season 3 art work, it is speculated to be a part of the PUBG 0.8.0 update. That said, we won't be surprised to see it sooner rather than later.
"As of now, new maps are the most requested in-game feature in PUBG Mobile. I think the idea of exploring a new terrain; a new battleground gets the players excited. We are always looking into what interests our players and are trying to bring out new features with every update," says Aneesh Aravind, General Manager, Tencent Games India in conversation with Gadgets 360. What's more is, Aravind hints at a greater number of modes and content in the months to come pointing to the success of War Mode as a reason for this.
"Players are really enjoying the War Mode. The game feature allows players to respawn and continue the game even after their in-game death while scoring points for kills and revives. Our players are having a lot of fun with it. There are several new maps and modes that we are testing out and some of them would be released in the near future," he says.
Although most of PUBG Mobile Season 3's features are geared towards players coming back, Aravind told us that Tencent will continue with its zero tolerance cheating policy.
"Unfortunately, there has been a rise in cheaters and hackers lately within our comunity. We have a firm zero tolerance for this. We believe that these people can ruin the gaming experience and hurt legit players through their unfair advantages. We are working on reducing the cheating problems due to the use of emulators and other cheating tools on mobile. There is a report mechanism in the game for players if they come up against any such issue, which can be used for reporting the player who is cheating. We look into the matter internally and take the appropriate measures. In addition to that we are also looking at information provided by our players in gaming communities to make the product better," he says.


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Q: Why GPS provider returns location updates while the device has no access to sky? I test my app on Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (Android 4.0.3) and noticed strange behavior.
Both location providers and enabled, network and GPS. When the app gets onLocationChanged updates, some Location reports are from the Network provider, some from the GPS provider.
The strange thing is that I keep the tablet about 3 meters away from the nearest window. As far I known, in such conditions, GPS shouldn't be able to tune to the GPS satellites. So why GPS provider returns correct Location updates?

A: 3m from window is no problem for a good GPS antenna, to receive a (bad) position. so the situation you described is not a guaranteed GPS shield.


On my way home from work today, the front page on the news paper Dagens Næringsliv caught my attention. It says "Tiltalt for å ha lurt aksjerobot", which translates to something like "Prosecuted for having fooled shares robot".
Two people, a day trader (Svend Egil Larsen) and a student (Peder Veiby) have both been prosecuted with stock price manipulations. According to the article they have not known each other or cooperated.
There are around or over 2200 transactions in total, and their counterpart have been a trading bot operated by Timber Hill.
Both traders have made a profit on their trades, performed in relatively illiquid shares, listed on the Oslo stock exchange.
Between November 2007 and March 2008, on several occasions, ranging from 30-40 to under 200 transactions have been performed over a few minutes to a few hours (less than a day).
This whole thing sounds a bit strange to me.. I guess you can say that the two people being prosecuted here don't fit under the typical HFT definition. But I ask; what's the actual difference between what they have figured out and performed manually, and what you have figured out and made an application/automated strategy perform on your behalf? And for all I know, they might have had automated routines helping them out. Unless there are some key elements left out in the article, the behavior of the Oslo stock exchange is both strange and unpredictable as far as I can tell.
I guess the moral of the story is: If your doing HFT, think again before you bring your money/liquidity to the Oslo stock exchange. That is, unless you're loosing money, because then maybe the Norwegian authorities will fight your "case" for you.
But let's say I'm a terrible trader, consistently loosing money on my strategy.. Would you then think it was reasonable that someone then started charging my counterparts with illegal behavior, just because I was doing a terrible job?
I don't think so, at least not if I was putting in my orders under my free will.
How is this like robbing a bank?
That is exactly the case: One stupid trader (the bot), and two day traders gaining on that..
Read financial regulations… Manipulation is illegal – robbing a bank is illegal! So the real case is – did they manipulate or was just the bot stupid? Thats the case.. It was a story with this from London last year also. So, do you call financial regulatory framework socialism? All articles concludes that this makes a better market..
But, that doesn't change the fact that I'm able to think for my self and say that this reaction is stupid.
This is in no way equal to robbing a bank. If you're robbing a bank you're taking money without permission. In this case, the bot were giving away money at its free, stupid, will. In other words, they (the day traders) were not "robbing" the bot. They were merely doing just what the stock exchange is there for; providing a market for anyone who is willing to trade.
You didn't only say that the reaction was stupid. You used the word socialism. (Though I have a feeling that you use those words together :P). I dont know if they where just trading smart or manipulating the market(illiquid stocks are extremely vulnerable for manipulation).
Financial regulations are not (supposed to be) related to politics and are basically more or less the same throughout the world. And they are trying to create the market efficient as you say, but also fair.. So you need to take both factors into consideration, and not only the first factor.
Regarding socialism, I asked the question if this was socialism by bailing out a bad strategy.
The price of the stock did move as a consequence of the trades performed. But the stock price will of course always be affected by trades. So that's just the way it will always be.
And of course, if the stock price hadn't moved, no one would have gained or lost anything. Also, if the price didn't move, the bot wouldn't have behaved like it did.
I wouldn't put money on regulations being able to provide an efficient stock market; only liquidity can provide that. Regulations might be able to remove some limiting factors, but I guess that's contrary to what regulations are by definition? Fair, sure..


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NYC mandates rat-control school for repeat restaurant offenders
NEW YORK Operators of restaurants with multiple rodent-related health-code violations would be required to take a course at the health department's new "anti-rodent academy" under remedial measures issued by the city yesterday in response to the rat infestation of a Taco Bell/KFC unit in February.
The new requirement was disclosed in a comprehensive report issued by the city's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on the highly publicized incident, where rats were videotaped frolicking in the Greenwich Village restaurant's dining areas. The report revealed that someone claimed to have been bitten by one of the rats before the infestation was caught on video, yet the department had failed to respond to that and other safety-related complaints about the place.
"Our restaurant program performs well overall," health commissioner Thomas Frieden is quoted as commenting about the study. "But in this instance there were failings of personnel, policy and practice."
The study notes such systematic shortcomings as not having a mechanism in place to trigger action when multiple complaints are logged about an establishment. It also noted such mistakes as a failure by supervisors to order a complete inspection of the KFC/Taco Bell store, which might have disclosed the rodent problem. Instead, the unit was inspected to only a partial inspection on Feb. 22, the day before the rats' antics were caught on video and broadcast via news programs and online video sites such as YouTube.com. The restaurant was closed on Feb. 23.
What's more, the report said, "The sanitarian who inspected the [unit] on Feb. 22nd observed more signs of rodent activity than she reported to her superiors. Had she cited these violations accordingly, they would have justified a failing score and possible a closure of the restaurant." That inspector has since resigned, the report noted.
Despite the acknowledgement of those failings, the department nonetheless asserted that responsibility for the situation lay with the restaurant. "The KFC/Taco Bell was cited for rodent-related violations as recently as December," Frieden said. "If the operators had responded appropriately, they could have prevented the February incident."
Yet the requirement for a remedial course in rat control was apparently the only action required of operators as a result of the study. The curriculum is still being developed, the report noted, though other courses presented by the department's anti-rodent academy were taken by 147 public-safety personnel in March.
Other changes prescribed by the study included the development of a system to monitor restaurants that generate repeated complaints; a revision of the inspection system to put more emphasis on detecting conditions that can foster rodent infestations; and a coordination of the agency's food-safety and pest-control programs, which currently function independent of one another. The report noted that full inspections are now mandated after complaints are filed about a restaurant. It also cited a need for New York communities to help in combating rats, noting that "restaurants are a common source of rodent infestation in New York City."
In releasing the study, the department acknowledged that it had closed more restaurants than usual "during the weeks of intense media scrutiny" following the KFC/Taco Bell situation. But, it said, the pace has since slowed to the traditional level of 20 to 30 closings per month, out of the 700 restaurants that are typically inspected.
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