sho Indianapolis police officers arrested in separate incidents unrelated to this week's shooting By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:24:43 +0000 Two Indianapolis police officers have been arrested in separate and unrelated incidents. Full Article
sho Indianapolis police investigating fatal shooting on city's west side By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:58:56 +0000 Police are investigating after a woman was fatally shot on the city's west side early Saturday morning. Full Article
sho VE Day in Belfast: Rare footage shows crowds lining Royal Avenue By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:56:27 GMT A film that has never previously been broadcast shows crowds gathered at City Hall and Royal Avenue. Full Article
sho Four shootings in Sheffield in 24 hours By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:56:02 GMT The incidents took place in the Burngreave, Sharrow and Nether Edge areas of Sheffield during Friday. Full Article
sho Newport Beach reopens shoreline as California continues unlocking Orange County coast By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 15:06:29 -0400 Newport Beach residents can use city beaches again for activities like walking, running, biking, swimming, surfing and fishing from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Full Article
sho Whale that washed ashore in Ventura County towed out to sea By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 16:53:27 -0400 The animal's cause of death was inconclusive because a full examination was hampered by stay-at-home and social distancing orders issued amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
sho Chinese firm will reimburse $247.5 million in controversial mask deal, contract shows By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 22:27:26 -0400 Just two days after refusing to make the contract public, Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration disclosed the 42-page document on its nearly $1-billion coronavirus mask deal with Chinese electric car maker BYD. Full Article
sho LAPD officer in violent beating video has been involved in three prior shootings By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 23:12:06 -0400 Officer Frank Hernandez has been involved in at least three on-duty shootings, including one where the city's Police Commission found fault with his actions. Full Article
sho Four shootings, two homicides in South Los Angeles By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 00:07:57 -0400 Two people were killed and another two were wounded Wednesday in four shootings in South Los Angeles, law enforcement authorities said. Full Article
sho Just in time for Mother's Day, L.A. flower shops reopen after coronavirus shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 09:00:01 -0400 Los Angeles' mayor allows wholesale dealers to start selling under strict social distancing guidelines. Full Article
sho LAPD officers named in fatal shooting of alleged gunman in South Central By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 22:48:30 -0400 Officers Luke Coyle and Kevin Ruiz of the department's Newton Division fatally shot Daniel Hernandez during an April 30 pursuit. Full Article
sho 3 dead, several wounded in cycle of South L.A. gang shootings, police say By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 23:24:08 -0400 Single shooting in South L.A. is believed to have touched off vicious cycle of retaliation, officials say Full Article
sho 710 Freeway reopened in Long Beach after CHP shoots and kills armed man By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:08:20 -0400 Long Beach police alerted the CHP to the man, who was walking on the freeway about 1:30 a.m. and wielding a knife. Full Article
sho Shooting in Pasadena leaves driver dead and a police officer hospitalized By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 21:08:46 -0400 A man is dead and a Pasadena police officer is hospitalized following surgery after a car pursuit ended in gunfire on Friday afternoon, the Pasadena police said. Full Article
sho How NIL rules play out at Notre Dame are intriguing, but it really should be a waiting game By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:12:15 +0000 Notre Dame's national/international visibility would seem to give Irish student-athletes an edge. Full Article
sho Letters: Vaccine for COVID-19 should be free to all By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 09:00:09 +0000 Eventual vaccine developed to fight COVID-19 should be free to everyone, a letter to the editor says. Full Article
sho Briggs: Our meat problem is worse than the toilet paper shortage By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:16:14 +0000 Meatpacking plants have been ravaged by the coronavirus. Full Article
sho Letters: Vice President Mike Pence should have set better example by wearing a mask By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 10:00:25 +0000 This example many will be able to repeat with possible grave danger to uncounted numbers, a letter to the editor says. Full Article
sho Hackney: 'Please come get me!' — Facebook Live police shooting victim's final act By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:02:55 +0000 The outrage felt throughout the community is from a culmination of so many caught-on-video police shootings. Full Article
sho Coronavirus: Israeli drag queens take show online under lockdown By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 23:01:18 GMT With theatres closed, Tal Kalai and Yuval Edelman streamed performances online – and ended up on TV. Full Article
sho Active COVID-19 cases declining in Waterloo Region, numbers show By kitchener.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 14:59:00 -0400 Data shows that the number of active confirmed COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region is on the decline. Here's a look at those numbers. Full Article
sho Coronavirus: Nasa images show China pollution clear amid slowdown By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 18:41:19 GMT Nasa says major decreases in nitrogen dioxide levels are "at least partly" linked to the outbreak. Full Article
sho Coronavirus: China wildlife trade ban 'should be permanent' By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 01:33:22 GMT China should apply a permanent ban on the wildlife trade in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
sho A Silverstone bonanza and desert double - how F1 wants to put the show back on the road By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 09:47:05 GMT Formula 1 hopes to squeeze 16 races into a truncated season, but how could it all work? Full Article
sho The long shot that changed a homeless caddie's life By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 23:23:41 GMT Llewellyn Barnes made his debut in a professional golf debut last month, after decades living homeless in South Africa. Full Article
sho The show must go on By newsregisteronline.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 21:08:19 +0000 By Moises Martinez | Managing Editor Denied the rights to perform Murder On The Orient... Full Article Arts and Entertainment Campus Life Front Page 6
sho Coronavirus: Should I self-isolate and how do I do it? By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:18:39 GMT Everybody should be avoiding non-essential contact, and you should stay at home wherever possible. Full Article
sho Coronavirus: Should the public wear face masks? By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:14:36 GMT There is growing discussion about the potential benefits of the general public wearing masks. Full Article
sho US Surgeon General Jerome Adams shows his inhaler By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 21:21:57 GMT Jerome Adams took his inhaler out while discussing the impact of Covid-19 on black people. Full Article
sho Coronavirus: Should I start taking vitamin D? By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 01:34:35 GMT Some people might want to consider it during the pandemic. Here's why. Full Article
sho Some landscapes show resistance to ash dieback By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:17:13 GMT Certain habitats can help dampen the spread of ash dieback, which threatens ash trees. Full Article
sho Coronavirus: Meat shortage leaves US farmers with 'mind-blowing' choice By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:47:21 GMT As the virus disrupts the food chain, millions of pigs could be put down without ever making it to table. Full Article
sho Teen charged in March shooting on Catherine Street By ottawa.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 16:24:00 -0400 A 14-year-old boy is facing charges in connection to a shooting in Centretown. Full Article
sho Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola bashed superhero movies, but why should we care what they say anyway? By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 11:00:00 +0000 Even two filmmaking legends can cast the wrong villains amid massive industry change. Full Article
sho ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ showed us how to get along with people we don’t understand By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2019 12:00:24 +0000 Dr. Seuss used only 50 words to write the book. Now it's an entire Netflix TV series. Full Article
sho The latest in a series attuned to human shortcomings, ‘Life is Strange 2’ will stay with you for a while By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 16:41:09 +0000 The game doesn’t celebrate winners but those who persevere and endure. Full Article
sho Don’t like ‘The Rise of Skywalker’? ‘The Mandalorian’ shows the Force is still strong with Star Wars. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 11:00:17 +0000 The brand will live on, thanks to Jon Favreau and Baby Yoda. Full Article
sho ‘A Short Hike’: A pleasant break from the winter doldrums By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 17:42:29 +0000 'A Short Hike" is a good example of how a familiar video game form can be made into something more quiet and unhurried. Full Article
sho He endured 20 surgeries after the Charlie Hebdo shooting — and is still trying to reckon with his survival By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 18:25:10 +0000 “I can’t go back,” says Philippe Lançon, who wrote a memoir about his recovery from the massacre. Full Article
sho New Yorker coronavirus cover shows Trump with a mask over his eyes By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:30:42 +0000 A Newsday cartoon also uses the same image to satirize Trump's response to the virus. Full Article
sho ‘Bloodshot’ works, if only for the cinematic universe it has the potential to create By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:41:12 +0000 Vin Diesel stars as Bloodshot as Valiant Comics finally makes it to the big screen. Full Article
sho ‘Steven Universe’ creator says farewell, knowing her show made young LGBTQ viewers feel seen By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:00:23 +0000 Rebecca Sugar's hit series "Steven Universe" changed the Cartoon Network's policy on same-sex marriage in kids' shows. Full Article
sho The Grim Reaper shows up often in pandemic cartoons — whether to provoke or provide dark humor By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 10:00:49 +0000 Some cartoonists try to deliver a political shock. Others want to deliver levity in this trying time. Full Article
sho NBC’s latest gamble depends on the idea that you’ll want to shop while you watch TV By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 13:41:45 +0000 NBC has rolled out a new feature that allows people to shop while they watch television, but a question remains: will anybody use it? Full Article
sho NFL Week 6 ATS picks: The Panthers should add to Redskins’ woes By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 13:46:13 +0000 Cam Newton is 4-0 against the Redskins, with 11 touchdowns (nine passing, two rushing) and zero interceptions for his career. Full Article
sho NFL Week 8 ATS picks: Redskins’ pass rush should be a big problem for the Giants By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 15:01:01 +0000 Giants' offensive line is allowing an adjusted sack rate of over eight percent, the eighth-worst in the NFL. Full Article
sho Four long shots for Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup races By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 03 Nov 2018 10:00:19 +0000 Favorites have won 99 of 318 races (31 percent) in the Breeders’ Cup. Full Article
sho Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are going to get PAID. Machado should get paid more. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 14:14:11 +0000 Harper has had one spectacular season — earning him a unanimous MVP award in 2015 — surrounded by some very good but not great years. Machado, on the other hand, projects more favorably and doesn't carry a significant liability. Full Article
sho The top 9 shows on Netflix and other streaming services this week By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:10:00 -0400 Every week, Parrot Analytics provides Business Insider with a list of the nine most in-demand original TV shows on streaming services in the US. This week includes "The Midnight Gospel," a surprise animated hit from Netflix. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Netflix's new animated series, "The Midnight Gospel," is a surprise hit and gaining in audience demand while the one-time sensation, "Tiger King," dramatically dipped to the point where it's not among this week's most in-demand streaming originals. Every week, Parrot Analytics provides Business Insider with a list of the nine most in-demand TV shows on streaming services in the US. The data is based on "demand expressions," Parrot Analytics' globally standardized TV-demand measurement unit. Audience demand reflects the desire, engagement, and viewership weighted by importance, so a stream or a download is a higher expression of demand than a "like" or a comment on social media, for instance. Disney Plus' final season of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" dramatically surged in demand this week after the series finale debuted on May 4, otherwise known as "Star Wars" Day. But last week's newcomers, Apple TV Plus' "Defending Jacob" and Hulu's "Little Fires Everywhere," disappeared this week. Below are this week's nine most popular original shows on Netflix and other streaming services: SEE ALSO: Insiders say major questions hang over DC Universe as its parent company prepares to launch Netflix rival HBO Max 9. "The Midnight Gospel" (Netflix) Average demand expressions: 32,846,492 Description: "Traversing trippy worlds inside his universe simulator, a space caster explores existential questions about life, death and everything in between." Rotten Tomatoes critic score (Season 1): 90% What critics said: "We often say that a show is 'like nothing else on television' and it's usually an act of critical hyperbole. Trust me. It's true here." — RogerEbert.com (Season 1) Season 1 premiered on Netflix on April 20. See more insights here. 8. "Narcos: Mexico" (Netflix) Average demand expressions: 33,194,298 Description: "Witness the birth of the Mexican drug war in the 1980s as a gritty new ‚Narcos' saga chronicles the true story of the Guadalajara cartel's ascent." Rotten Tomatoes critic score (Season 2): 87% What critics said: "The second season of Narcos: Mexico, then, is far from flawless - but there are enough reminders of what has made the show such a phenomenon to make it a worthy watch." — Radio Times (Season 2) Season 2 premiered February 13 on Netflix. See more insights here. 7. "The Witcher" (Netflix) Average demand expressions: 34,076,054 Description: "Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster-hunter for hire, journeys toward his destiny in a turbulent world where people often prove more wicked than beasts." Rotten Tomatoes critic score (Season 1): 67% What critics said: "It is messy, and absurd, but also — it is fun." — The Atlantic (Season 1) Season 1 premiered on Netflix on December 20. See more insights here. 6. "Harley Quinn" (DC Universe) Average demand expressions: 34,470,458 Description: "Harley Quinn has taken down the Joker and Gotham City is finally hers for the taking…whatever's left of it that is. Gotham has become a desolate wasteland, left in ruins, following the huge earthquake caused by the collapse of Joker's tower. Harley's celebration in this newly created chaos is cut short when Penguin, Bane, Mr. Freeze, The Riddler, and Two-Face join forces to restore order in the criminal underworld. Calling themselves the Injustice League, this group now stands in the way of Harley and her crew from taking sole control of Gotham as the top villains of the city." Rotten Tomatoes critic score (Season 2): 88% What critics said: "If you weren't sold on the first season of Harley Quinn, the Season 2 premiere probably won't change your mind. However, the series looks to be even stronger in its sophomore outing." — IGN (season 2) Season 2 premiered April 3 on DC Universe. See more insights here. 5. "Titans" (DC Universe) Average demand expressions: 40,950,684 Description: "'Titans' follows young heroes from across the DC Universe as they come of age and find belonging in a gritty take on the classic Teen Titans franchise. Dick Grayson and Rachel Roth, a special young girl possessed by a strange darkness, get embroiled in a conspiracy that could bring Hell on Earth. Joining them along the way are the hot-headed Starfire and lovable Beast Boy. Together they become a surrogate family and team of heroes." Rotten Tomatoes critic score (Season 2): 81% What critics said: "This hard-hitting drama provided much of the talented cast with some juicy material, while also allowing the show to continue to go from strength-to-strength." — What Culture (Season 2) Season 2 premiered on DC Universe on September 6. See more insights here. 4. "Money Heist (La Casa de Papel)" (Netflix) Average demand expressions: 45,905,200 Description: "Eight thieves take hostages and lock themselves in the Royal Mint of Spain as a criminal mastermind manipulates the police to carry out his plan." Rotten Tomatoes critic score (Season 4): 75% What critics said: "If you are looking for addictive entertainment, this fourth season of 'Money Heist' has more than enough doses of it." — Espinoff (Season 4) Season 4 premiered on Netflix April 3. See more insights here. 3. "The Mandalorian" (Disney Plus) Average demand expressions: 53,820,742 Description: "After the fall of the Empire, a lone gunfighter makes his way through the lawless galaxy." Rotten Tomatoes critic score (Season 1): 93% What critics said: "[The Mandalorian] has an empire of sentiment serving as the wind at its back, and as long as it keeps up its momentum, even those of us programmed to dissect and critique programs may be content to simply sail along with it." — Salon (Season 1) Season 1 premiered on Disney Plus on November 12. See more insights here. 2. "Stranger Things" (Netflix) Average demand expressions: 57,853,672 Description: "When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments." Rotten Tomatoes critic score (Season 3): 89% What critics said: "Even the most distinctive moments feel disconnected from the rest, especially a segment in the final episode that feels as if its sole purpose is to be extracted and recirculated as a meme." — Slate (Season 3) Season 3 premiered July 4 on Netflix. See more insights here. 1. "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" (Disney Plus) Average demand expressions: 126,320,893 Description: "From Dave Filoni, director and executive producer of 'The Mandalorian,' the new Clone Wars episodes will continue the storylines introduced in the original series, exploring the events leading up to 'Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.'" Rotten Tomatoes critic score (Season 7): 100% What critics said: "The overall ending to seven seasons can feel rudely abrupt when other threads are hanging. But the solemn meditation on the casualties of war and the slow-yet-swift-feeling disintegration of a seemingly secure world is the microcosm of the entire series." — Slashfilm (season 7) Season 7 premiered on February 21 on Disney Plus. See more insights here. Full Article
sho The Polaris Slingshot is a car-motorcycle mashup that costs $33,000 and can do 0-60 mph in 5 seconds — on 3 wheels. By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:13:00 -0400 I tested a roughly $33,000 Polaris Slingshot R, a three-wheeled "autocycle." The three-wheeler category includes vehicles from Can-Am and Harley-Davidson, offering a motorcycle experience in a less demanding package. My Slingshot R had a new, Polaris-developed, 203-horsepower engine and an automatic transmission. In all but three US states, no motorcycle license is required to operate the Slingshot (New York, Massachusetts, and Alaska continue to require the motorcycle certification). The Slingshot is insanely fun, with a modest learning curve — it's a great alternative to a two-wheeler, although the price is definitely steep for the Slingshot R. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Motorcycles are cool, but they aren't for everybody. Fortunately, there are some alternatives out there that offer an equally compelling, open-air experience. One of the most popular is the the Polaris Slingshot, manufactured by the Minnesota-based powersports company. Until recently, Slingshots were available only with manual transmissions and GM-sourced engines, but for 2020, Polaris has updated the autocycle with an in-house motor and an automatic. The automatic transmission in particular really broadens the Slingshot's potential. So I was excited to sample the machine, which I first saw about five years ago. Polaris was kind enough to loan me a tester for a few weeks. Here's how it went:FOLLOW US: On Facebook for more car and transportation content! The Polaris Slingshot is a three-wheeled autocycle/motorcycle that Polaris industries has produced since 2014. My 2020 Slingshot R tester cost about $33,000 and was outfitted in a menacing red-and-black paint job. The cheapest Slingshot is about $20,000. This wasn't my first crack at a Slingshot. Polaris brought the vehicle to Insider's New York offices when the vehicle first launched. And I generally have a gander at the Slingshot when I visit the annual New York motorcycle show. The Slingshot is classified as either a motorcycle or an autocycle, depending on which state it's being operated in. Yep, it looks like the Batmobile. Or Batcycle. Hard to avoid feeling like a superhero when you're behind the wheel. In all but three US states, no motorcycle license is required to drive the Slingshot. In New Jersey, you are required to wear a helmet. Up front, you have 18-inch forged aluminum wheels, with an 20-incher at the back. The brakes have two-piece composite rotors. Permanent open-air motoring isn't for everybody. Polaris does sell and older model, the Grand Touring, which has a cockpit canopy. The Polaris R has a waterproof interior and drain holes in the floorboards, should you get caught in bad weather. My tester was the top-level "R" trim, complete with dual roll bars for drier and passenger. Let's talk fender fairings! The Slingshot's are dramatic and large — I was reminded of Chevy Corvettes while driving this thing. Like a motorcycle, there's no rear-view mirror, so you have to adjust slightly to using the sideviews. There's a new engine under the hood. Previously, Polaris used a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder GM-sourced Ecotech motor, making up to 175 horsepower. But my R had a ProStar four, also at 2.4-liters, cranking out 203 horsepower with a five-speed automatic transmission (a manual remains available). It's an in-house engine that was impressive in action. The top speed is limited at 125 mph, and the 0-60mph run, according to Polaris and confirmed by yours truly, is about five seconds. The four-banger redlines at 8,500 rpm and even with the automatic transmission does a pretty fair imitation of proper motorcycle acceleration. The auto is a tad crunchy, but in this context, that's a plus. It keeps you aware of what the engine is doing. The rear wheel — fat and wide — is yoked to the motor and transmission with a belt drive. The suspension is surprisingly compliant, but you do have to be mindful of bumps, potholes, and manhole covers if you want to preserve you lower spine. Polaris says the interior has been upgraded for 2020. No one would call it premium, but for a vehicle like this, it's rather comfortable. The steering wheel is leather-wrapped, multifunctioned, and flat-bottomed to make getting into and out of the driver's seat easier. The instrument cluster is a basic analog affair with a central digital display. The red button to on the right steering-wheel spoke allows you to switch between Comfort and Slingshot modes (the latter being the high-performance option). The bucket seats are waterproof and extremely well-bolstered, with three-point seat belts. The Slingshot's tubular frame is apparent in the doorless frame. Not really much cargo capacity here, although I did use the Slingshot for a grocery-store run and quick jaunt to Target to buy a basketball. There is a place to stow a smartphone, located just above the push-button gear selector. The Slingshot also has push-button start-stop. The glove compartment is the only other storage available ... ... And it's actually pretty roomy. One could stash a rain jacket in there, for example. The RideCommand infotainment system is basic — but good! On a vehicle such as this, I wasn't expecting much, but the audio setup sounded decent, the screen was responsive, and Bluetooth and USB connectivity was on-par with what you'd find in any modern automobile. There's even GPS navigation, which can display a map and provide turn-by-turn guidance. The ride-mode selector is doubled in the infotainment system. So what's the verdict? I love three-wheelers. They aren't as cool as two-wheeled motorbikes, but they provide easy access to open-air motoring, and the driving/riding experience is much more engaging than what you find in convertible automobiles. For anybody who dislikes the impracticality of motorcycles but wants to partake of the open-road lifestyle, machines like the Slingshot (the Can-Am Spyder and the Harley-Davidson Freewheeler, to name two) are ideal. Not for nothing, they also offer aging riders a chance to yank their helmets and biker jackets out of storage to pursue moderately safer riding. With the Slingshot, gearing-up isn't necessary. The trade-off, of course, is price. The Slingshot R that I tested costs more than an entry-level car or SUV. So, an expensive plaything. But there's nothing wrong with that. Everybody needs a hobby. No doubt about it, the Slingshot captures attention. I lost count of how many little kids a stopped in their tracks as I tooled around the Jersey suburbs. The last vehicle that provoked such astonishment was the Lamborghini Huracán Performante. If you become a Slingshotter, prepare to be pointed at and asked for photo-ops. Driving-wise, the Slingshot scratches an itch: on the road, the experience is unexpurgated — you don't have to be constantly vigilant, as you would on a bike, but you do need to remain aware. Highway trips are demanding. And noisy. And exhilarating. The Slingshot R is also fast and torque-y and the power goes to the single back wheel, so the while the two-wheeled front is stable, the back end can get pretty wiggly, especially in Slingshot mode, if you stomp the throttle. I had iffy springtime Northeast weather to contend with, so I took the Slingshot out only on warm and sunny days; the rest of the time, I parked it in my garage. But the vehicle can handle being rained on, and one could also buy a cover to protect it from the elements. To be honest, however, I think it's a better choice in warm, dry climates. The performance is aggressively go-kart-y. This thing will make you a better drive, thanks to its point-and-shoot steering, crisp suspension, and easy access to power. It's insanely fun on curves and into corners. But it's also worthy of short road trips. In fact, the relative comfort was a shocker: I took the Slingshot out for a few hours one day and suffered no ill-effects to my lower back. Drawback? The design is thoroughly sporty, so if you don't go in for that, the Slingshot might not be your bag. It isn't a throwback, nor is it at all steam-punky. It also isn't a motorcycle, in that there aren't any handlebars, you don't throw a leg, and the single wheel takes up the rear. But the Slingshot is a absolute blast, and if you're a weekend warrior who wants to carve up a canyon or a country road without having the grapple with a motorcycle's demands — and you don't mind dropping some dollars — the Slingshot is perfect. Full Article