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Audi Celebrates 25 Years of the RS 4 With New Avant Edition
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the RS4, Audi has unveiled the limited-edition RS4 Avant edition 25 years. With only 250 units available, this model combines high performance with exclusive design features, paying homage to the original RS4 Sport.The RS4 Avant edition 25 years boasts a V6 biturbo engine delivering 470 hp and 440 lb-ft of torque, providing an enhanced 20 hp over the standard RS4 Avant. This powerful engine accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 186 mph. The RS ceramic brake system ensures efficient braking, while the RS sport exhaust system offers a thrilling sound experience.Notably, the vehicle is further enhanced by the RS Sport Suspension Pro, a manually adjustable coilover suspension that allows for a lower ride height and impr...
Artist Mikael Owunna Illuminates Ancient African Folklore in ‘Imagine Fresh Darkness’
At its core, cameras utilize light to draw photographic portraits of the world. For Mikael Owunna, however, the Nigerian-American artist often utilizes what's invisible to the eye, ultraviolet rays, to illuminate darkness and give form to ancient African folklore.On view at Portland's Blue Sky Gallery is a new solo exhibition that revisits Owunna's Infinite Essence series of photographs. Entitled Imagine Fresh Darkness, the exhibition comprises of nude portraits of painted bodies under fluorescent light, challenging viewers to reconsider darkness "not as the absence of light but as a profound presence, teeming with unseen energies and narratives," wrote the gallery in a statement. "In Owunna’s work, darkness becomes a canvas revealing the luminous and transcendent potential of the Black bo...
Baby boomers’ favorite credit card Amex is now the ‘lifestyle’ card of choice for Gen Zers
Baby boomers' favorite credit card Amex is now the 'lifestyle' card of choice for Gen Zers Fortune
Daytime Creative Arts & Lifestyle Emmy Awards: ‘Downey’s Dream Cars’ & Buddy Valastro Score Gold; More Emmys For ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’
Daytime Creative Arts & Lifestyle Emmy Awards: ‘Downey’s Dream Cars’ & Buddy Valastro Score Gold; More Emmys For ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ Deadline
RoboCop Reality Nears with First Tesla Cybertruck Police Vehicle
UP.FIT, a division of Unplugged Performance that specializes in upfitting Teslas for fleet use, has introduced the world’s first Tesla Cybertruck police vehicle — taking us one step closer to the types of police equipment only seen in Sci-Fi films.The UP.FIT Tesla Cybertruck Next-Gen Patrol vehicle has sparked significant interest from agencies nationwide. This demand highlights the confidence law enforcement agencies have in the transformative potential of the UP.FIT Cybertruck. Combining an unrivaled stainless steel exoskeleton, sports-car grade on-road capabilities and advanced safety technologies, the vehicle sets a new standard in the industry.Ben Schaffer, CEO of Unplugged Performance, expressed his enthusiasm about the new vehicle, stating, "The UP.FIT Cybertruck Next-Gen Patrol veh...
Naples Soon to Be Home to “The Biggest Cultural Infrastructure in Europe”
Naples, once the home of lavish Roman villas and the city of Pompeii, has since given the world the joys of pizza, one of football's most passionate fanbases, and not to mention, a haven for pickpocketing. The Southern Italian city will also soon host one “the biggest cultural infrastructure in Europe," per a report by The Art Newspaper. The city's Albergo dei Poveri, Europe's second largest public building, is currently undergoing renovations to house the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN). The former hospital was originally ordered to be built in 1751 by Carlo III, the Bourbon King of Naples and Sicily, who looked to shelter roughly 8,000 men, women, children and senior citizens. The panopticon concept never played out as planned, as the various families and groups inside di...
DRIFT Showcases ‘Living Landscape’ at LUMA Arles
DRIFT is presenting Living Landscape, featuring two interactive artworks, at LUMA Arles. To celebrate the exhibition's opening, the artist duo performed a drone show, Electric Sky, above the museum's Frank Gehry-designed tower. The drones mimicked movements from Van Gogh’s paintings, using a swarming algorithm against the night sky. This performance complements the Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles exhibition, Van Gogh and the Stars, marking the return of "Starry Night" to Arles after 136 years.Living Landscape includes two installations, Murmuring Minds and Coded Nature, which explore swarming behavior to showcase the visible and invisible aspects of nature. Ralph Nauta, co-founder of DRIFT, explains that their work examines patterns, social structures, and human reactions to these forms.D...
Kidney cancer: 7 lifestyle mistakes that are damaging your kidneys, putting you at risk of cancer
Kidney cancer: 7 lifestyle mistakes that are damaging your kidneys, putting you at risk of cancer Hindustan Times
Men’s health matters: 5 lifestyle changes to reduce cancer risk in men – Times of India
Men's health matters: 5 lifestyle changes to reduce cancer risk in men The Times of India
Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited Announces Proposed Registered Secondary Offering of American Depositary Shares by Legend Capital
SHANGHAI, CHINA, June 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited (“Atour” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ATAT), a leading hospitality and lifestyle company in China, today announced the ...
Valhalla Garage’s “Art 911 Projekt” Takes Ceramic Coating to the Next Level
Huang Ean Hwa helmed Valhalla Garage, in collaboration with Feruni, has launched the "Art 911 Project," a stunning integration of automotive and tile craftsmanship. This initiative was revealed at Feruni’s headquarters during their immersive event, "Discover New Art Forms with Feruni."The centerpiece of the project is a 1978 Porsche 911 Turbo, meticulously adorned with Feruni tiles. This unique creation was engineered by Studio Feruni to ensure the tiles complemented the car’s iconic curves while maintaining its mechanical integrity. This project exemplifies Feruni’s new vision of combining art with functionality, reflecting its rebranded identity as a disruptive force in the tile industry."It was important to get the size of the tile correct – too big and the tiles wouldn’t hug the curves...
Justin Placek Drops Ultra Limited Porsche 911 Dakar Insert Set
Justin Placek, the owner-operator of his namesake company, specializes in restoring classic Porsche interiors. His business focuses on enhancing the beauty and value of classic cars through services like interior work, chrome plating and wood refinement. Placek is renowned for his exquisite designs and high-quality craftsmanship, with the most recent example of this being his Porsche 911 992 Dakar insert sets.The designer refers to his latest release as "THE" insert set for the Porsche 992 Dakar. The cushions feature very significant attention to detail and take design inspiration straight from the livery found on the Dakar Rough Roads — including hues of blue, gold, white and red.Placek shared that the collection took over 8 months of preparation and work, with a total of 100 cushions be...
