As mentioned above, a significant and broad change applies with regard to the grounds for exemption from the payment of betterment tax on the sale of an entitled residential apartment. We refer here to a change in concept in relation to the sellers of residential apartments in Israel and taxation on the investment in residential apartments.
In general , let it be stated that over the past few decades, apartment owners who own more than one residential apartment have been able to sell an apartment once every four years with exemption from betterment tax – without restriction in regard to the maximum number of apartments in their possession; without restriction in respect of the sum of the sale; and with no distinction between Israelis and foreign residents – except that the residential apartment being sold is to be an entitled residential apartment as defined in the Land Taxation Law.
The instability in the stock markets, low interest rates which resulted in lower interest rates on mortgages, and tax exemption on the sale of an apartment, caused many private investors in Israel – who were looking for the best investment for their money after the financial crisis in 2008 – to invest in residential apartments as an economic channel by which to earn yield on their money. At the same time, rising real estate prices combined with exemptions from payment of betterment tax on the sale of residential apartments in Israel, every four years – regardless of the issue of residency – has made the investment channel of residential apartments in Israel worthwhile for foreign residents.There is no doubt that in Israel after 2008 a winning investment channel was created for Israeli residents and foreign residents: the purchase of apartments the prices of which had been on the increase from 2006 and a handsome profit from the exemption from betterment tax in Israel on the sale of the apartment; and often also a handsome return in the form of annual rental fees.
Many economists are convinced that the influx of investors wishing to purchase residential apartments – in this or any other constellation – was part of the totality of causes that led to an increase in prices, leading to even greater attractiveness of this channel – on the one hand – and to the creation of a 'bubble' on the other hand. In addition, the involvement of foreign residents in investment through the purchase of residential apartments in Israel was also part of the overall reason for the distortion in the prices of apartments.
Against the background of the aforesaid, inter alia, and the desire of the State to collect more taxes, of course, it was decided as part of the most recent reform in the Land Taxation Law that the grounds for exemption on the sale of a residential apartment once every four years Article 49b (1) – which had been the central and classic grounds for receiving an exemption for the sale of a residential apartment –should be canceled as from 1.1.2014 , both in respect of residents of Israel and with respect to foreign residents (see instructions for executing Land Taxation 5/2013).
From now on, anyone who owns more than one residential apartment at the determined date – i.e. 1.1.2014 – will be considered as owning multiple apartments and, in principle, will be liable for the payment of betterment tax on the sale of his apartments subject to the provisions of the Land Taxation Law.
In addition, the grounds for exemption in the sale of a single residential apartment once every eighteen months in accordance with the Land Taxation Law shall not be cancelled – however, a further condition has been added and that is the condition of actual ownership by the seller (either by himself of whether by means of a tenant) for a period of eighteen months from the date that he became the owner of the right to it ; and on the assumption that this does not refer to the sale of a residential apartment that was received as a gift; in which case it is possible that an additional period will be required in addition to the actual holding period, of an additional 'cooling-off' period from the date that the apartment was received as a gift.
In addition, as part of the reform, a definition with regard to the sale has been established in respect of the fifth Chapter 1 of the Land Taxation Law whereby only an Israeli resident or a foreign resident who does not own a residential apartment in the country in which he resides is entitled to benefit from exemption in accordance with this section. Moreover, the sum of the sale exempt from taxation is now limited. That is to say: in principle and subject to the provisions of the Land Taxation Law, from now on exemptions will be given from the payment of betterment tax only to anyone selling the only residential apartment that they own, on the condition that it was owned (whether by himself or whether it was leased) for a period of at least 18 months, and on the condition that he is an Israeli resident (or a foreign resident that does not own a residential apartment in the country in which he resides).
In respect of foreign residents who do not own a residential apartment in the country in which they are residents, official confirmation is required on behalf of the country of residence regarding such status, in order to obtain the exemption; however, it is not certain that the country of residence does, in fact, issue such confirmations and that such confirmation may be obtained.
Moreover, the sum of the sale exempt from taxation as aforesaid is limited (NIS 4,500,000) and the remainder will be debited with betterment tax in accordance with the new linear method (details below).
Additional grounds for receiving exemptions from the payment of betterment taxation on the sale of a residential apartment relate to the exemption on the sale of an inherited apartment in accordance with Article 49b (5) Betterment Taxation Law.
In other words, the cumulative conditions are that the seller shall be one of the close relatives of the testator as aforesaid in subsection (a); prior to his death, the testator was the owner of only one residential apartment and if the testator would have sold it he would have been entitled to a tax exemption on the sale.
Firstly, and especially when dealing with foreign residents, the question arises of whether the term "seller" is as defined in the definitions of the fifth Chapter 1 of the Land Taxation Law – an Israeli resident or a foreign resident who does not own a residential apartment in the country in which he is a resident. That is to say, if the term the 'seller' here is as this is defined in the aforesaid fifth Chapter 1, then the exemption on the sale of an inherited apartment will be granted only to Israeli residents or foreign residents who do not own a residential apartment in their country of residence. Otherwise – and for the purposes of exemption on the sale of an apartment that he received by inheritance – a seller is any seller whatsoever, and not necessarily in accordance with the definition of "seller" as stated in the fifth Chapter (1) of the Law; in such instance the question of residency is irrelevant in terms of the identity of the seller.
In one instance the testator is a resident of Israel and is the owner of one residential apartment , and he bequeathed his apartment to his child – a foreign resident who owns an apartment in his country of residence. In this instance, although seemingly the testator complies with the conditions of the clause, the seller – the recipient of the inheritance – shall not be entitled to an exemption because he (the seller) is a foreign resident who owns an apartment in his country of residence and therefore will not be entitled to sell the apartment with this exemption.
Another instance is an instance in which the testator is a foreign resident who owns an apartment in his country of residence. In addition, the testator had one apartment in Israel prior to his death and he bequeathed it to his child who is a resident of Israel. Inthis case the inheritor is a relative of the testator and the testator did, in fact, own one residential apartment on the eve of his death; however, if he would have sold it at the present time he would not be entitled to an exemption for the sale and therefore, it is not possible to take advantage of this exemption and the seller will be required to take advantage of his own personal exemption if it is his only apartment.
The seller's share in the ownership is not more than one-third.
It is an apartment that was received through inheritance and the conditions of clause 49b(5) (a) and (b) apply thereto.
That is to say, a situation in which the seller owns one residential apartment and he receives an apartment through inheritance from the testator who owned several apartments – then receiving the apartment through inheritance will prevent him from also selling his apartment with an exemption from betterment tax as it would be considered as multiple residential apartments in accordance with this definition; and also the sale of the inheritance apartment will be taxed at the time of sale. This is true both for foreign residents and for Israeli residents.
It is clarified and emphasized that there are additional grounds in the Land Taxation Law for exemption from payment of betterment tax on the sale of a residential apartment, but this article does not deal with them and / or their applicability to foreign residents.
Nevertheless, the tax will be imposed only on the actual betterment (gain) generated after 1.1.2014 as the taxation imposed on betterment generated prior to 1.1.2014 is retroactive taxation, which is prohibited. Calculation of betterment will be the new linear method. In addition, and in order to prevent flooding the housing market, a transition period has been determined between 1.1.2014 to 01.01.2018 during which it was decided that the linear taxation, and relative to the period that began from 1.1.2014, will only apply to the sale of two apartments in the period between 1.1.2014 to 01.01.2018. In other words, anyone who owns more than one residential apartment on that date (1.1.2014) and will be interested in selling them during the aforesaid transition period, would be able to sell only two of them during the transition period, and then the tax calculation will be the new linear method and will relate only to the period from 1.1.2014, whereas on the sale of additional apartments beyond the first two residential apartments during the transitional period a tax will apply on all the betterment that was generated from the date of acquisition (and not from 1.1.2014) and the calculation will be a normal calculation (imposition of betterment tax for the entire period) and not by the new linear method.
Eitan owns several apartments and is considered to be a multiple-apartment owner; he wishes to sell his apartment on Dizengoff Street in Tel Aviv. The apartment was purchased by him on 1.1.2005 at a price of NIS 1,000,000 and he is selling it on 1.1.2015 at a price of NIS 2,000,000. The new linear calculation is done using the following method: the purchase price should be linked to the index until the date of sale. For example, suppose the adjusted purchase price as at 1.1.2015 is NIS 1,300,000, and we will also not take into account the permitted expenses deductible under Article 39 of the Law [betterment fees, purchase tax, legal fees, brokerage fees, investment in the property (subject the provisions of the Law), etc.]. That is to say, the betterment for the entire period is: NIS 2,000,000 less NIS 1,300,000 = NIS 700,000. The cumulative betterment is divided by the number of years the apartment was owned – 10 years, resulting in a sum of NIS 70,000 annual betterment. The annual betterment is multiplied by the number of taxable years of ownership commencing on 1.1.2014 ; in this case – only one year, and amounts to a sum of NIS 70,000. The resulting sum – NIS 70,000 – is the result of multiplying the number of years of annual betterment by the number of years of taxable ownership multiplied by 25% resulting in a sum of NIS 17,500, which is then the sum of betterment tax to be paid.
To better understand we will use that same example but this time the acquisition date will be 1.1.2006 and the date of sale will be 1.1.2016. Apart from that, the remaining data are identical. In this case we still attain a sum of NIS 70,000 in annual betterment tax, but this time the number of taxable years commencing on 1.1.2014 is two years and therefore the calculation will be 70,000 x 2 x 25% = NIS 35,000 as the sum of betterment tax to be paid.
To complete the picture, a reservation should be made and let us say that in the case of sale of an apartment that was rented, depreciation that could be deducted to the full extent should be taken into account, which affects the adjusted purchase price. Furthermore, let us add that in the case of an apartment being sold which was purchased prior to 1994 we must take into account the addition for payment of the tax for the inflationary betterment tax as specified in the Law. Moreover, we are referring to the sale of an apartment the payment for which is not affected by unused building rights.
In the case of sale of an apartment for which the selling price is NIS 4.5 million and the seller is entitled to exemption of betterment tax for the sale, then as of 1.1.2014 the seller shall be entitled to exemption from betterment tax up to a ceiling of NIS 4.5 million; the balance will be liable for betterment tax in accordance with the new linear method and subject to the provisions of the Land Taxation Law.
In conclusion, in this article we reviewed, in a nutshell, the changes that have taken place in the grounds for the main exemption in the sale of an entitled apartment by a foreign resident, and how it is possible to see the reform in the Land Taxation Law express the desire of the legislature and the State to make the investment in residential real estate in Israel a less worthwhile channel both for Israeli residents and also foreign residents as well as trying to encourage the sale of apartments on the part of multiple apartments owners and / or foreign residents during the transitional period (1.1.2014 through 1.1.2018) so that the sum of betterment tax payable in the "new linear method" will be lower, the closer the date of sale of the apartment will be to the date 01/01/2014 .
Copyright – Omer Rottenberg, Adv.


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Truthful Worship – 5 January 2023
16 January 2023 — 10:11 Important, Papal Announcements Holy Eucharist, Prayer
PAPAL ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 2
TRUTHFUL WORSHIP: 5TH – 6TH JANUARY, 2023
Our Father Prayer
My Dear Friends, I, as the Vicar of Holy Mother Church, declare as of today – 5th January 2023 – there will be a change in the Prayer of the Our Father – the prayer we have been saying since its inception – from the beginning of Holy Mother Catholic and Apostolic Church.
The New Prayer:
Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name, Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us and let us not fall into temptation and deliver us from all evil. Amen.
Your Vicar of Christ
Reception of Holy Communion
My dear friends of the Holy Mother Catholic and Apostolic Church; I affirm as of today – 6th January 2023 – declare that Holy Communion is no longer permitted to be given to any Catholic on the hand, but only on the tongue, as traditionally given over many hundreds of years. Any person taking Jesus on the hand, hereby commits a serious sin before God. Amen.
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The Chinese Communist Party's internal disciplinary agency has published videos showing the confessions of four senior officials implicated in a massive corruption case concerning China's Welfare Lottery Center.
The confessions, released Nov. 9, have been followed by further reports that implicate a total of 14 officials in the embezzlement of 136 billion yuan ($20 billion).
However, the CCP Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) has denied the veracity of the subsequent reports, saying that "exact figures are inconvenient to publish at this time." This has been widely understood to mean that details of the case can't be revealed because of political sensitivity.
The four officials shown in the CCDI's confession videos are Bao Xuequan, who was director of the Welfare Lottery Distribution Management Center (WLDMC), before being transferred to another agency in November 2012; Wang Suying, who served as the center's director from January 2015 to May 2017; and Wang Yunge and Feng Lizhi, who both served as WLDMC deputy directors.
All four were investigated and arrested after they left the center. Bao and Wang were arrested in August 2017, and Wang and Feng were arrested in September and October of this year.
According to the CCDI branch in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, some of the 14 officials involved in the case have a more senior rank than Bao, the Chinese-language Epoch Times reported.
Lotteries in China are operated by two government agents. One is the WLDMC, which is subordinate to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Another one is the Sports Lottery Distribution Management Center, affiliated with the General Administration of Sport.
In this case, the most senior officials who involved are from the Ministry of Civil Affairs. They are Li Liguo, former Minister of Civil Affairs (June 2010–November 2016), Dou Yupei, former deputy Minister of Civil Affairs (January 2006–November 2016), and Qu Shuhui, former CCDI branch director in the Ministry of Civil Affairs (2008–2016).
After CCDI released the videos, almost all Chinese media outlets published commentaries mentioning the officials and the embezzlement allegations.
About 300 million Chinese regularly buy lottery tickets, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. In 2017, the Welfare Lottery's revenue was about 216.98 billion yuan ($31.65 billion), while revenue at the Sports Lottery was 209.69 billion yuan, accounting for total annual revenue of 426.67 billion yuan or $61.4 billion.
In a 2015 audit, Chinese authorities reviewed records involving 65.8 billion yuan in lottery funds, and found irregularities with 16.93 billion yuan, such as improper accounting records, improper borrowing by officials in lieu of required processing, and false reimbursements, according to CCDI reports.
In the case of Li, the former civil affairs minister, investigators found that he kept 11 mistresses in different parts of China, and gave them over 1.125 billion yuan (about $162 million) between July 2005 and July 2015; the money was reportedly stolen out of lottery funds, according to Chinese media. During this period, he gave nine of his women 15 sets of luxury apartments in Beijing, Tianjin, and Zhuhai.
Despite the CCDI's reluctance to publish figures, Chinese media reports indicate that the estimate of 136 billion yuan embezzled is reasonable, given the availability of related data. Meanwhile, Chinese netizens have mocked the CCDI's claim that figures were "inconvenient" for the anti-corruption agency to publish.
"It can't be published because the real data is too frightening," @Tiaodeng KanWugou said on Weibo, a Twitter-like Chinese social media site.
"The corruption seemed to have persisted over 20 years, and the amount embezzled must be huge. They don't dare to publish the data to avoid freaking people out," @wenti123 wrote.
Posts by "insiders" exposed the means of fraud in the lottery system, but were rapidly censored.
One method relies on the fact that the welfare lottery is a computerized system, and that all the data is kept on the WLDMC's servers, according to one "insider." The system doesn't use receipts, and consumers aren't provided invoices unless specific requests are made.
WLDMC officials erase some of the sales data after receiving the cash, the insider also said. Without records, the money isn't registered in the system and can be pocketed by officials. Because the process involves several different departments, the corruption must be coordinated by high-level managers.
Another method is more direct: Because winning lottery numbers aren't machine-generated, but are chosen by the system operators, and because lottery participants are anonymous, the winners often end up being people who work for the WLDMC, or their relatives.
Because of Communist Party censorship, The Epoch Times couldn't verify the insiders' claims.


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"... so hostile to Penny that she took taxis back home alone from restaurants or left parties pleading a migraine. The friends naturally tended to blame her. Penny, in an unpublished manuscript of which Spurling makes considerable use, says they were 'two people estranged from one another ... sitting in a silence that bordered on enmity'. He never attacked his wife or children physically, but they were ..."
Different Speeds, Same Furies
Perry Anderson: Powell v. Proust
Anthony Powell: Dancing to the Music of Time
Hamish Hamilton, 509 pp., £25, October 2017, 978 0 241 14383 4Show More
"... quarter of a century, received two thousand from Norman Sherry. These are huge tomes. Even such a minuscule figure as Kingsley Amis has been encased in an obese 995 pages from Zachary Leader. Hilary Spurling's Life of Anthony Powell breaks with this pattern. The longest-lived of all significant novelists of the last century, his 94 years are covered in fewer than 450 pages of text. In part, that's ..."
His Peach Stone
Christopher Tayler: J.G. Farrell
J.G. Farrell in His Own Words: Selected Letters and Diaries
edited by Lavinia Greacen.
Cork, 464 pp., €19.95, September 2010, 978 1 85918 476 9Show More
"... Farrell likes mid-sentence ellipses ('He stopped and listened … but no, he had been mistaken') and old-fashioned time indicators such as 'presently' (lifted, according to his friend JohnSpurling, from Richard Hughes). And he renders his characters' inner voices oddly, sometimes putting thoughts in quotation marks, sometimes using free indirect style and sometimes forgetting which of the ..."
Sonata for Second Fiddle
A Half of Two Lives: A Personal Memoir
by Alison Waley.
Weidenfeld, 326 pp., £10.95, September 1982, 0 297 78156 1Show More
"... poet, has been too close to what she calls 'every tear, every pain, every certainty' to record them with precision. Sincerity should be the same thing as clarity, but isn't. Fortunately Hilary Spurling has provided an introduction to this book which is an excellent short study in its own right, and explains who everyone was and, as far as tact allows, what happened. She points out, for example ..."
Every Rusty Hint
Ian Sansom: Anthony Powell
Anthony Powell: A Life
by Michael Barber.
Duckworth, 338 pp., £20, July 2004, 0 7156 3049 0Show More
"... through the 12 novels that make up A Dance to the Music of Time, and the more than half-dozen other novels, and the four volumes of memoirs, and the three volumes of journals, and the biography of John Aubrey, and the collected reviews and criticism. Anthony Dymoke Powell was born in Westminster on 21 December 1905 – a wintry rather than a Christmas baby. 'It was because he was Welsh,' Barber ..."
Time Unfolded
Perry Anderson: Powell v. the World
"... language with an exceptionally wide range in styles of speech. Here customs form barriers higher than any tariff. But A Dance is not, of course, simply or as such a comic novel. Years ago Hilary Spurling described it best, in terms Cao would have grasped immediately. 'The whole sequence unfolds in both real and fictional time like a Chinese scroll painting, a vast canvas streaked with violence and ..."


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The Dow Chemical Company and Koehler Paper Group have been named winners of a 2017 U.S. EPA Presidential Green Chemistry Award for the development of ROPAQUE™ NT-2900 Opaque Polymer for BLUE 4EST™ Thermal Paper. This innovation is a first of its kind, offering a sustainable thermal paper option free of chemical developers.
Thermal paper is used broadly throughout the world for cash register receipts, tickets, tags, and labels. Current thermal papers use chemical developers such as bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol S – materials of growing regulatory and consumer scrutiny around the globe – in their coatings to produce images when heated.
ROPAQUE™ Technology from Dow Coating Materials was introduced in the 1980s as the world's first hollow sphere pigment technology, designed initially for use in architectural paints as a partial replacement for titanium dioxide, a trusted but often expensive light scattering pigment. Opportunities to leverage the technology outside of traditional house paint applications expanded into the paper industry for use as a glossing agent, and now the technology has found a renewed value in thermal paper coatings.
"Collaborating to combine the time-tested performance of ROPAQUE Hollow Sphere Pigment Technology from Dow with our formulation expertise for thermal applications, we knew at the onset of this project many years ago that we would find both an innovative and sustainable solution," said Dr. Stefan Karrer, COO Koehler Paper Group.
Thermal printing continues to be a highly competitive technology in a market with notable growth potential. Koehler has spent the last 210 years improving paper performance – and is one of the world's largest suppliers of thermal paper. This latest innovation developed in collaboration with Dow is slated to be available for broad commercial purchase later this year.
Instead of relying on chemical developers to create an image, this new technology relies solely on air voids in the paper coating to develop an image and moreover, is comprised only of materials that are approved for food contact applications. The resulting thermal paper can be used with all existing thermal printers, and unlike conventional thermal paper options, offers permanent and fade resistant images.
The Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards are sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention in partnership with the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute and other members of the chemical community. The U.S. EPA grants the Award each year to organizations that incorporate the principles of green chemistry into chemical design, manufacture and use.


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Oqaban dropped despite winning
The 11th group stage match of Roshan Afghan Premier League (RAPL) 2016 at the Afghan Football Federation (AFF) stadium played by Simorgh Alborz against Oqaban Hindukosh. This game was a lively-exhilarating competition ending 1-2 in favor of Oqaban Hindukosh.
Both teams tried their best to make an impression at the early moments, conducting well-planned attacks and counter-attacks. However, Oqaban was wiser to convert an opportunity to a goal and set the tone in their favor. On 15 minutes, Mujebullah Faizi netted the opening.
The first-half continued with no change in the result, 1-0 in favor of Oqaban.
Simorgh initially started the second half with more intent, but soon reverted back to the adopted approach in the opening 45 minutes. After doubling its strikes, Fayaz Azizi secured the equalizer on 52 minutes, dragging back its team on the loop.
This was not the end of story. Oqaban seemed eager to prevent group stage elimination; therefore, it took advantage of a counter-strike and put the ball in its opponent net for the second time. Samim Noori, the midfielder, locked the result to 2-1 on 84 minutes. Efforts taken to go for the third goal, yet not come true.
Despite of Oqaban triumph over Simorgh, Oqaban will not play in the RAPL 2016 semi-finals as of lucking points. However, Simorgh could secure a spot in the semi-finals.
Oqaban should have netted at least three goals to pave the path for the next level.
Relying on game statistics, Oqaban Hindukosh possessed 55% where its rival owned 45%.
The match is available on the RAPL YouTube page (www.youtube.com/afghanpremierleague). More information about RAPL 2016 events can be found on (www.afghanpremierleague.com).


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Transforming a run-down café into a thriving establishment is a dream for many, but it takes more than inspiration and a lick of paint to turn that dream into a reality. Milani Thompson and Carole Stadler have managed to realise their own vision in the shape of Artisan Café in Rotorua.
Artisan Café might be a small business in a small city, but Milani and Carole like to think big. "We make everything on the premises," says Milani, chef and co-owner. "Our catchphrase is 'Handmade with love and care'. We do full breakfast and lunch, sauces from scratch, baking on the premises, cakes and slices. We don't purchase anything pre-cooked. It's a lot of work but I love it."
Love is one word that comes up a lot when you talk to Milani and co-owner Carole, who runs front of house. Passion is another. Friends for years, they shared a background in hospitality, and a desire to create something personal and fulfilling. "I don't see this as a job, it's a passion," says Milani. "I decided to leave my job in January because it wasn't what I wanted to do. I wanted an outlet to express more of myself. We both did."
"We bought an old, rundown café, and knew it needed so much more than a vision to get it up and running," says Milani. "There was a lot of updating required, and we didn't have the funds to pay for all the equipment so we needed so we had to look elsewhere.
The Silver Chef application process was easy and straightforward.
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"We would recommend Silver Chef without a doubt," exclaims Milani. One aspect that both women found particularly reassuring was the option to phone Silver Chef at any time and upgrade their equipment. "It's a relief knowing we're not tied down to something, and we can change as we grow without taking unmanageable risks."
Artisan Café opened in April 2016, coinciding with Milani's birthday, and has quickly become a local favourite and a hit with the many tourists who visit Rotorua. "It's been a leap of faith, but it's been worth it," adds Carole.
"We're a part of a big tourist town so we have a lot of visitors coming through but also a large local customer base. It's awesome when you know half the people because they've become regulars and now they're becoming our friends."
Milani Thompson & Carole Stadler
Artisan Café


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Toronto council committee puts $10 million towards BMO Field expansion, Argos' inclusion
Andrew Bucholtz
55 Yard Line March 19, 2014, 9:07 p.m. UTC
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment's plans to expand BMO Field and move the Toronto Argonauts there took another step forward Wednesday when Toronto city council's executive committee endorsed putting $10 million of towards the project. The almost-unanimous vote (Mayor Rob Ford was the lone dissenter) is an important moment here, as it brings the city (which owns the stadium) firmly onside with the plan, and a source of funds has already been identified (Toronto plans to borrow the money and pay it off with increased parking revenues). Perhaps most crucially for CFL fans, MLSE has committed to negotiating a long-term lease with the Argos as part of this proposal. Toronto executives and politicians told The Toronto Star's Paul Moloney that the MLSE investment ($90 million of the projected $120 million cost) and chance to give the Argos a new home (something they've long needed) made this an attractive plan:
The city, which owns the stadium, is in talks with the other levels of government, who are reviewing the proposal, said City Manager Joe Pennachetti.
Toronto would borrow its $10 million share and pay it off through increased parking revenues from the expansion, Pennachetti said, calling it a "virtually the definition of 'win-win.'"
Added chief financial officer Rob Rossini: "We will continue to own this facility so I look at it this way: A private corporation is willing to put in $90 million of their own money to enhance our facility and maintain it. That's a very good deal."
Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly, chair of the executive committee, said the chance to give the Argos a new home was an attractive element of the deal.
"Soccer is obviously a growing sport in this city; at the same time, this affords the protection of a central part of our Canadian heritage, Canadian football," Kelly said.
MLSE, owner of Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors as well as the soccer team, TFC, has committed to negotiate a long term deal with the Argos, who now play at Rogers Centre.
This isn't a done deal yet, of course. $20 million in funding is still up in the air (MLSE is seeking $10 million each from the provincial and federal governments), and that may not be easy to obtain. There are still plenty of concerns about how the proposed expansion will affect soccer, too, with the playing surface posing a particular problem. Previous reports have discussed a hybrid grass-turf system, but MLSE chief project development officer Robert Hunter's comments to The Star seemed to imply retaining the current grass and just scheduling carefully:
Fixing damage to the grass surface from football games is challenging but can be done, Hunter said.
"If we can get TFC to play the night before an Argos game, we've got six to seven days to ensure that field is back in great shape for soccer," he said. "We've done it with rugby a number of times and rugby can be as damaging to the surface as 300 pound linemen can be."
That may prove to be optimistic. Six-to-seven day windows before each TFC home game will likely be unachievable, given that both MLS and other competitions like the Voyageurs' Cup frequently involve midweek fixtures and that TFC has traditionally done well with afternoon games on Saturday and Sunday. Moreover, it's notable that no other MLS team shares a grass field with a football team; the three stadiums shared between football and soccer use either FieldTurf (Seattle, New England) or a Polytan artificial surface (Vancouver). It's going to be interesting to see what's actually proposed in terms of the surface, as that may have a substantial impact on whether federal funding comes or not; keep in mind that BMO Field has been frequently used as a national soccer stadium as well as TFC's home, and the Canadian Soccer Association might have something to say if they're expected to give up the natural grass surface there.
Thus, there are still plenty of hurdles left before the Argos get to BMO Field, including full council approval of this plan, federal and provincial funding and perhaps even a deal that sees the team sold to MLSE or MLSE chairman Larry Tanenbaum. Wednesday's executive committee approval is another significant step forward, though. It means that while the Argos' once-unlikely plans to play at BMO Field still have a long road ahead, they're looking more and more possible all the time.


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Reba McEntire Teases Powerful Theme Song to New Glenn Close, Mila Kunis Film
Sterling Whitaker Published: March 18, 2021
Reba McEntire is involved in an emotional new film, and she's teasing fans with a sneak peek at a powerful new song she sings as the theme song.
McEntire sings an inspirational song titled "Somehow You Do" in the credits for the upcoming film Four Good Days, which stars Mila Kunis as a 31-year-old woman named Molly who has struggled with multiple addictions for more than a decade and Close as Deb, the estranged mother who's still willing to do anything to try to help save her.
Directed by Rodrigo Garcia and based on a true story from Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post writer Eli Saslow, Four Good Days opened at the Sundance Film Festival in 2020. Deadline reports that Vertical Entertainment has acquired the North American theatrical rights to the film.
McEntire turned to Twitter on Thursday (March 18) to share a trailer that gives fans a first listen to "Somehow You Do."
"I was honored to be asked to sing the theme song for the new Glenn Close and Mila Kunis 'moving and powerful' movie, Four Good Days - in theaters April 30," the country superstar writes. "It was written by the amazing Diane Warren who also wrote my songs 'I'll Be' and 'What If.'"
Hear the song in the trailer below, which features searingly emotional performances from Close and Kunis.
Four Good Days is slated to open in theaters on April 30, and it will become available on-demand on May 21.
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Ford advises owners not to drive Ranger trucks over faulty seat belts
November 10, 2021 Vishal Venugopal Ford Recalls
Dearborn, MI – November 10, 2021 – Ford (NYSE:F) has issued a recall for Ranger trucks that have been equipped with an incorrectly routed front passenger seat belt, which may increase the risk of an injury in a crash. The recall includes 47,683 2019-2021 Ford Ranger Super Cab pickup trucks.
Even though the recall concerns passenger seat belts, the manufacturer advises drivers to inspect both the passenger and the driver seat belt and to NOT use the front seat or drive the car or if the respective seat belts are found to be defective.
Instructions on how to perform the inspection should be mailed next week.
The affected component is the "RH Front Outboard Seatbelt Assembly" with part number KB3B-21612D64-AL.
The affected vehicles are equipped with a front passenger seat belt that has not been appropriately routed. The faulty seat belt assemblies have only made their way onto the Super Cab body style Ranger models, and the Crew Cab body style has not been affected.
Background of the recall
This is the second recall that Ford is doing for this issue this fall. Last month, the manufacturer recalled 2021 F-150 Super Cab pickup trucks. These trucks should also not be driven if the seat belts on them are not properly routed, as reported.
Recall risks
The improperly routed seat belt may not do an adequate job at restraining the occupant in the event of an accident. This can result in severe injury or even death.
Other Ford recalls
Last month, Ford recalled nearly 40,000 units of the 2020 Ford Ranger Super Cab and 2021 Ford Ranger Super Cab, whose backseat headrests are incompatible with some children's car seats.
The last 2019 Ford Ranger recall was over a year ago.
Ford will advise owners on how to perform a self-assessment of their Ranger's seat belts. The self-assessment will help them decide on whether either seat belt is faulty. If the driver seat belt is defective or the driver is unsure of the results or does not want to perform the assessment, the car should be towed for inspection.
If the passenger seat belts is found to be misrouted, the seat should not be occupied but the car can still be driven. Regardless of the results of the assessment, owners are advised to take their car to a dealership for a secondary inspection. Any repairs that need to be performed will be done for free.
Affected owners will be notified between November 15 and November 19, 2021.
Is your vehicle part of the recall?
To find out if your vehicle is a part of this Ford recall, use MotorSafety's free vehicle lookup tool.
Vishal VenugopalFord advises owners not to drive Ranger trucks over faulty seat belts 11.10.2021
Kia Sedona recalled for opposite flashing turn signal
November 7, 2021 Vishal Venugopal Kia Recalls
Irvine, CA – November 7, 2021 – Kia Motors (OTCMKTS:KIMTF) is recalling 88,576 units of the Kia Sedona minivans with faulty turn signals that may flash in the opposite direction. This can result in a collision. Model years involved in this recall include:
The affected component is the "Smart Junction Box" (SJB) with multiple part numbers starting with 91950.
This Kia Sedona minivan recall addresses faulty software that incorrectly interprets which turn signal to activate.
There have been no reports of crashes or injuries stemming from the problem.
In an affected vehicle, the unintended turn signal direction will illuminate on the instrument cluster, notifying the driver of the faulty indication.
An inoperable or incorrect turn signal can confuse drivers and pedestrians around you, increasing the risk of an accident.
Other Kia and Hyundai recalls
Hyundai Sonata vehicles were also recalled earlier this week over turn signal problems.
The 2020 Kia Sedona was recalled last month to address a potential fire hazard caused by a loose nut on the alternator.
The last 2016 Kia Sedona recall was conducted in 2019 because of a faulty "occupant detection harness." The harness may break and fail to detect that there is a child in the front seat in the event of a crash. This may lead to the airbags being deployed and result in an injury to the child.
Dealers will update the software on the junction box to resolve the issue. Kia will notify affected owners on November 12, 2021 and will reimburse any repair expenses incurred prior to the recall.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
Over 88,000 vehicles are included in this Kia recall. To do a Kia recall check, please use MotorSafety's free vehicle lookup tool.
Vishal VenugopalKia Sedona recalled for opposite flashing turn signal 11.07.2021
MazdaSpeed6 and Mazda RX-8 recalled over fuel leak
November 1, 2021 Vishal Venugopal Mazda Recalls
Washington, D.C. – November 1, 2021 – Mazda (OTCMKTS:MZDAY) is recalling 13,891 sports cars over a fuel pump that may leak, increasing the risk of a fire. This recall greatly raises the risk of injury for the occupants of the car and nearby motorists and includes:
2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6
The affected component is the "fuel pump mounting ring" with part number BN8F42167. The MazdaSpeed6 vehicles are also known as Mazda6.
Vehicles affected by this recall have a fuel pump mounting ring that may crack, resulting in a fuel leak. The mounting ring is the part that attaches the pump to the fuel tank.
The ring may crack due to improper installation or because of heat coming off the engine and exhaust.
Fuel that sprays onto hot components in the engine compartment can easily ignite and cause a vehicle fire. This increases the risk of a crash, as flames and smoke may distract drivers and cause them to panic. Another risk is the inability to stop and leave the vehicle in time, leading to an injury or even death. For tips on what to do in the event of a fire, please visit this article about a recent Hyundai recall.
In case of a fuel leak, the owner may smell fuel or notice it under the parked vehicles.
Other Mazda recalls
The RX-8 and Mazda Mazda6 that are part of this notice are not part of any recent recalls.
In July, however, the manufacturer recalled over 260,000 Mazda3 vehicles due to the risk of airbag cover logos flying off during a collision and hurting the car occupants, as reported.
Dealers will install a new mounting ring on the affected vehicles to fix the issue. They will also add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank on RX-8 vehicles to improve heat resistance.
Notifications will be sent to owners around November 23, 2021.
This Mazda recall includes nearly 14,000 vehicles. To do a Mazda recall check, please use MotorSafety's free vehicle lookup tool.
Vishal VenugopalMazdaSpeed6 and Mazda RX-8 recalled over fuel leak 11.01.2021
Toyota recalls Prius hybrids that may stall
November 1, 2021 Vishal Venugopal Toyota Recalls
Plano, TX – November 1, 2021 – Toyota (NYSE:TM) is recalling 8,411 Toyota Prius hybrid vehicles over a concern that the hybrid system may shut down, causing a loss of power. This may cause cars to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The affected models include:
The affected component is the "Hybrid Vehicle ECU" with multiple part numbers that begin with "89981."
The recall centers around faulty software with the car's Electronic Control Unit (ECU), which is the part that controls all the electronic functions of the vehicle. The ECU may falsely detect an error on the affected vehicles and shut down the vehicle's hybrid system, resulting in an immediate loss of power.
To the best of our knowledge, the Prius battery ECU is unaffected by this recall.
A loss in power can cause the vehicle to come to a sudden halt. As reported, stalling while driving may result in the car getting hit from behind, injuring both cars' drivers and passengers.
The vehicle warning lights may come on, letting the driver know of the impending shutdown.
Other Toyota recalls
The 2022 Prius and 2022 Prius Prime have not been subject to any other recalls. Last year, older Prius models were recalled over a power loss issue. However, the affected component was a faulty inverter and not the ECU software.
Another recent Toyota recall included the 2019-2020 Toyota Yaris to fix a faulty fuel pump that increased the risk of stalling.
Toyota dealers will update the ECU software on the affected vehicles.
Owners will be notified on November 20, 2021.
Over 8,000 cars are part of this Toyota Prius recall. To check if your vehicle is one of them, use MotorSafety's free vehicle lookup tool.
Vishal VenugopalToyota recalls Prius hybrids that may stall 11.01.2021
Hyundai Sonata cars recalled over faulty turn signals
October 24, 2021 Vishal Venugopal Hyundai Recalls
Fountain Valley, CA – October 24, 2021 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF) has announced a recall for 469,377 Sonata cars that may have turn signals that flash in the opposite direction of what the driver intends, increasing the risk of a crash. The affected vehicles include:
2016-2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
2016-2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid
The affected component is the "Smart Junction Box" with part numbers 91950-C1020, 91950-E6010 and 91950-E6030.
The issue stems from faulty software that incorrectly interprets which turn signal to activate. As a result, the left turn signal may flash when the right one is activated and vice versa.
There are no known crashes or injuries stemming from this problem.
The 2015-2017 Kia Sedonas have also been recalled over the same issue.
In an affected vehicle, the unintended turn signal direction will illuminate in the instrument cluster.
An inoperable or incorrect turn signal can confuse drivers around you, increasing the risk of an accident.
Other Hyundai recalls
Another recent 2017 Hyundai Sonata recall recently happened because of the risk of fire.
In this case, the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems stemmed from "premature wear" of the engine components, as reported. The recall also included the 2017 Hyundai Tucson.
Hyundai will notify affected owners on November 19, 2021. Dealers will update the software on the junction box to resolve the issue.
To check if your vehicle is a part of this Sonata recall, use MotorSafety's free vehicle lookup tool.
Vishal VenugopalHyundai Sonata cars recalled over faulty turn signals 10.24.2021
Toyota Tundra recalled over fire-prone headlights
October 8, 2021 Vishal Venugopal Toyota Recalls
Plano, TX – October 8, 2021 – Toyota (NYSE:TM) has issued a recall for 158,489 Tundra pickup trucks over a concern that the headlights may catch fire. The affected models include 2018-2021 Tundra trucks equipped with halogen headlights.
The affected component is the "Engine Room Main Wire Harness," with multiple part numbers, including 82111-0CQ50-A and 82111-0CQ60-A.
The problem is caused by faulty wiring that causes both the low and high beam lights to illuminate simultaneously when the high beams are switched on, which could result in overheating and cause a fire.
If the headlight connector overheats and is destroyed, it will render the headlight inoperable. If the connector stays intact, it will continue to overheat and increase the risk of a fire that may spread throughout the vehicle. For tips on what to do in the event of a fire, please see this article on a recent Volkswagen recall.
Background of recall
Leading up to the recall, Toyota received 18 field reports, including six alleging "a flame in the headlight assembly." It also received 47 warranty claims related to the condition, including three alleging a fire.
The last Toyota Tundra recall was in July 2020 for faulty turn signals and hazard lights.
A recent Toyota recall included the 2019-2020 Yaris over a concern that the car may stall owing to a faulty fuel pump. There was a 2019 Toyota Tundra recall for over 3,500 cars for load capacity labels that could become illegible. The recall also included Yaris, Highlander and Land Cruiser vehicles.
Owners will be notified between October 4 and November 1, 2021.
The wiring assembly and the headlight connectors on the affected vehicles will be inspected and replaced free of cost. Owners who have paid to have their Toyota Tundra headlights fixed will be offered a reimbursement.
More than 150,000 trucks are part of this recall. To do a Toyota recall check, use MotorSafety's free vehicle lookup tool.
Vishal VenugopalToyota Tundra recalled over fire-prone headlights 10.08.2021
Over 19,000 Volvos recalled over unsecured child seat concern
October 2, 2021 Vishal Venugopal Volvo Recalls
Ridgeville, SC – October 2, 2021 – Volvo (OTCMKTS: VLVLY) has issued a recall for 19,149 vehicles with a faulty passenger seat belt retractor that may not secure a child car seat correctly. This raises the risk of an injury to the child in an accident.
The recall includes:
2021 Volvo V60CC
2021 Volvo V90
2021 Volvo XC40 pure electric
2021 – 2022 Volvo XC60
2021 – 2022 Volvo S60
2021 – 2022 Volvo V60
This is part of an ongoing recall with multiple manufacturers affected due to faulty parts supplied by Swedish-American manufacturer Autoliv.
Mechanisms called retractors hold seat belts in place. There are two kinds of retractors: Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) that will allow for the seatbelt to extend with movement freely, but lock in place in the event of sudden deceleration, like if there is a crash; and Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR), which lock in place once it is withdrawn – it only gets tighter and does not extend further – making them a good fit for securing a child seat.
Due to faulty parts provided by Autoliv, the ALR function may deactivate and cause the child seat to come loose and move around.
As reported, child seats reduce deaths by 71% for infants under 1 year old and 54% for kids between 1 and 4 years. If a child seat is not secured correctly, it can seriously increase the risk of injury.
To reduce the risk, parents should use the lower anchors and tethers for children system (LATCH) instead of seat belts while the issue is being fixed, as reported.
Owners may realize that the ALR is not working if the clicking noise made when it is activated stops before the seat belt is fully retracted.
As mentioned, this is part of an ongoing series of recalls brought upon by faulty seat belts supplied by Swedish-American supplier Autoliv. Other manufacturers that have been affected include Volkswagen, Jaguar, Land Rover and Stellantis, among others.
Other Volvo recalls
A Volvo recall from earlier this year for defective airbags also included some models part of this recall, like the Volvo V60, V90, XC60, and XC90.
Dealers will change the affected seat belt assembly and the seat belt, free of charge, if required.
Owners will be notified on October 31, 2021.
To find out if your vehicle is affected by this Volvo seat belt recall, check MotorSafety's free vehicle lookup tool.
Vishal VenugopalOver 19,000 Volvos recalled over unsecured child seat concern 10.02.2021
Ford tells owners not to drive F-150 trucks with faulty seat belts
October 2, 2021 Vishal Venugopal Ford Recalls
Dearborn, MI – October 2, 2021 – Ford (NYSE:F) recalled F-150 trucks that have been equipped with incorrectly routed seat belts, which may increase the risk of an injury in a crash. The recall includes 16,430 2021 F-150 Super Cab pickup trucks.
Ford is advising drivers to perform a "preliminary self-inspection" on the vehicles and to NOT drive the car or use the front passenger seat if the respective seat belts are found to be improperly routed. Instructions on how to perform the inspection were set to be provided in the mail this week.
The affected component is the "Front Outboard Seat Belt Assembly" with part numbers ML3B-18612D64-ADW and ML3B-18612D65-ADW.
Affected vehicles are equipped with front seat belts that have not been routed properly. The faulty seat belt assemblies have only made their way onto the Super Cab body style – F-150 models with the Regular Cab and Crew Cab body styles have not been affected. As a result, models like the 2021 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Cab are not a part of this recall.
The improperly routed seat belt may not do an adequate job at restraining the occupant in the event of an accident. This can result in serious injury or even death.
Other Ford F-series recalls
Last month, Ford advised F-series owners not to drive their cars over a concern that the vehicle's wheels may fall off. A quick Ford recall check on our website will also bring up results on an investigation conducted by an auto-safety regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over how the company handled a recall of over 600,000 vehicles to address issues with the rearview camera.
Owners should have received instructions on how to perform a self-assessment of their F-150's seat belts in mail. The self-assessment will help them decide on whether their driver or passenger seat belt is faulty. If the driver seat belt is faulty, drivers should have the car towed for inspection where it will be replaced. For more information, please see the recall notice. All repairs are free.
To find out if your vehicle is a part of this Ford truck recall, use MotorSafety's free vehicle lookup tool.
Vishal VenugopalFord tells owners not to drive F-150 trucks with faulty seat belts 10.02.2021
Ford recalls Bronco Sport, Escape and Corsair cars that may stall
September 25, 2021 Vishal Venugopal Ford Recalls, Lincoln Recalls
Dearborn, MI – September 25, 2021 – Ford (NYSE:F) has issued a recall for 13,334 cars from its 2021 and 2022 line-up to fix an engine stalling issue. Stalling on the road can result in a crash, increasing the risk of an injury for both the occupants of the car in question and nearby drivers.
The affected models include the following SUVs and light vehicles:
2021 – 2022 Ford Bronco Sport
The component in question is the "fuel delivery module" with part numbers LX61-9H307-TC/BC and LX61-9H307-BC/YB.
The affected vehicles are fitted with a faulty fuel delivery module, which is the part that pumps fuel from the fuel tank to the engine. Owing to a manufacturing error, the wall of the fuel tube inside the module may be too thin which can cause the module to leak inside the fuel tank. This can result in a drop in fuel pressure to the engine, causing it to stall. It can also prevent the engine from starting in the first place.
If the engine loses power while driving, it can increase the risk of another vehicle crashing into the stalled car, resulting in an injury.
Ford Explorer recalls include four recalls over the past five years for multiple model-years because of faulty suspension which can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Loss of control – albeit because of a different issue – is behind another recent Ford recall that, in addition to Ford Explorers, includes Taurus sedans and Edge SUVs.
The 2021 Ford Explorer was recalled in August for improper deployment of side airbags and in December of last year for a potential loss of power.
Lincoln and Ford dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge.
Owners will be notified between October 4 and October 8, 2021.
To see if your vehicle is a part of this Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and Ford Bronco recall, use MotorSafety's free vehicle lookup tool.
Vishal VenugopalFord recalls Bronco Sport, Escape and Corsair cars that may stall 09.25.2021
Volkswagen recalls over 45,000 vehicles with risk of injury to children
September 24, 2021 Vishal Venugopal Audi Recalls, Volkswagen Recalls
Auburn Hills, MI – September 24, 2021 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) – which owns the Audi brand – has recalled 45,496 cars to rectify a problem with the child restraint system related to faulty seat belts. The issue can increase the risk of injury to a child in an accident.
The rather long list of affected models includes nearly every offering in the company's 2021 Audi portfolio, and the VW ID.4. Here are some of the models affected:
2021 Audi A5 Cabriolet
2021 Audi A6 allroad
2021 Volkswagen ID.4
You can see the full list here.
There are two ways to secure a child seat:
With hooks – officially referred to as the lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) system.
Using the seatbelt, which comes with two retractors that hold it in place. Retractors fall in two categories – an emergency one that locks the seat belt in place when there is a crash and what is called an automatic locking retractor (ALR) which locks automatically as soon as the belt is buckled.
The recalled vehicles have been fitted with faulty ALRs that may allow the seat belts to come loose after they are locked which would result in the child seat moving around.
If the child seat is not secured properly, the child can get injured if there is an accident or even a hard stop.
There is no risk if the LATCH system is used to secure the seat instead.
Parents may realize that the ALR is not working if the clicking noise made when it is activated stops before the seat belt is fully retracted.
As reported, this is part of an ongoing series of recalls brought upon by faulty seat belts supplied by Swedish-American supplier Autoliv. The affected component is the "seat belt assembly" of the middle-rear seat with multiple part numbers, including 4M0857807AV04 and 4M8857807AV04. You can read more about a BMW recall caused by the same issue here.
Other Volkswagen and Audi recalls
There was an Audi Q5 recall in May of this year Volkswagen recalled 40,993 vehicles over a suspension issue. Some of the company's high performance models like the 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, and the RS Q8 were also recalled.
A quick VW recall check on our site will also bring up results of one for the 2021 VW ID.4, where multiple units were recalled for misadjusted headlights.
Dealers will change the affected seat belt assembly and, if required, the seat belt, free of charge.
Owners will be notified on October 1, 2021.
Over 45,000 Audi cars are affected by this recall. To find out if your vehicle is a part of this Audi recall, use MotorSafety's free vehicle lookup tool.
Vishal VenugopalVolkswagen recalls over 45,000 vehicles with risk of injury to children 09.24.2021


Burnout Paradise is the first installment in the long-running series, well known for its extreme 60-frames-per-second speed and crash-oriented carnage, to appear on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Race: the first one to reach the finish wins.
Road Rage: perform a number of takedowns before time runs out.
Marked Man: race for a location and survive the attacks from another car that tries to take you down.
Stunt Run: use stunt moves to reach a target score.
Burning Route: a unique route for each car in the game.


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I am seeking re-election to a second term on the NEC.
Employed as Mentor at Newcastle College, I deliver academic study skills and pastoral support to FE and HE students. I have 12 years' experience of working across Entry 3 - Level 7 programmes of academic and vocational study.
I am lead caseworker and negotiator and was elected to Branch Chair in 2014 at a time of serious mistrust between UCU and the organisation, and to Secretary in 2017: in this time our branch has worked together to rebuild relationships with the organisation and has achieved re-recognition and reinstatement of facilities.
Trust is key and it is, I believe, through developing trusted working relationships, that positive outcomes can be reached.
In 17/18 we were named the "biggest growing" FE branch in the UK; increasing our membership by recruiting actively and particularly to UCU's priority groups of precariously-employed and teachers new to the profession.
We are a very active branch convening a number of events throughout the year, communicating regularly with our members on social media platforms and email.
We have had the most success in our campaigns when we have included our members and taken them with us. Our Workload Working Group model was rolled out nationally last year in the national workload campaign "It's Your Time".
In driving UCU's broader values of anti-facism, anti-racism and inclusion of marginalised groups, our branch supports three community groups: NE Solidarity with Rohingya, Newcastle Unites, Peace & Unity.
As a leader in my branch, community and nationally I am aware that I am a role model and, as such, a symbol of trade unionism, representing and working to uphold, those core values of trust, integrity, camaraderie, unity and equality.
I am a feminist, socialist and independent candidate with a strong sense of fairness and justice. I believe in collective responsibility and of acting in the best interests of all staff and students.
I am supporting Dr Adam Ozanne as I believe he will lead with heart and with integrity in the best interests of the whole membership, regardless of their political alliance.


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Jul 1, 2013: 3:40 am
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By E.J. Dionne, Jr.
WASHINGTON–Let's praise a struggling conservative reform movement seeking to disentangle the right's cause from extremism and to make its ideas more compelling to a younger and broader swath of Americans.
It's a movement of diverse strands and competing motives. Some conservatives are looking for a much larger dose of reform than others.
The change-as-little-as-possible wing would keep the same old creed but adorn it in new, more attractive clothes. But the Serious Rethinking crowd is trying to engage problems that conservatives usually ignore–notably, rising inequality and declining social mobility. And the 14 Republican senators who helped give the immigration bill a big majority in their chamber last week sent a signal that many on the right understand the need to appeal to an increasingly diverse electorate.
For the GOP's political consultants, the effort's real purpose is to win future elections. But other innovators on the right worry about governing. They have grown impatient with a thin doctrine that sees lower taxes, smaller government and deregulation as the solution to every problem we confront.
Whenever conservatives are in this sort of pensive mood, they repair to the thought of the philosopher whom Jesse Norman, a Conservative member of the British Parliament, labels "The First Conservative," the subtitle of his new book on Edmund Burke.
Norman's Burke biography ought to be one of the hot books for the right over the next year. Like Burke (1729-1797), Norman is a philosopher as well as a politician. He offers a brisk and engaging introduction to the iconic thinker's life and thought.
Burke's conservatism was based on a proper understanding of that word. He believed in preserving the social order and respecting old habits. He persistently warned against the destructive character of radical change. He was wary of ideology and grand ideas, rejecting, as Norman puts it, "universal claims divorced from an actual social context." Burke saw the well-ordered society as a "partnership of the dead, the living and the yet to be born," a nice formula for a forward-looking traditionalism–and not a bad slogan for environmentalists.
His critics (Tom Paine was among the fiercest) saw Burke as an apologist for the privileged and an enemy of free individuals. Norman vigorously defends Burke against these charges, emphasizing his fundamental moderation and support for reform as an alternative to revolution. Burke believed not so much in small government but in what Norman labels "slow government," rooted in modesty and humility about what politics can achieve.
But it's to Norman's credit that he recognizes how "Burke also clips the wings of many contemporary conservatives." While he "helped establish modern conceptions of nationhood and national allegiance" he "rejected military adventures." He "celebrated religious observance, but despised moral absolutism."
Norman also sees Burke as implicitly offering "a profound critique of the market fundamentalism now prevalent in Western society." He thinks that Burke would "note the extraordinary greed and self-dealing seen over the past decade by the modern nabobs of banking and finance in a series of cartels disguised as markets." And a Burkean conservatism would be wary of any ideology that "causes people to lose sight of the real social sources of human well-being and to become more selfish and individualistic, by priming them with ideas of financial success and celebrity."
As you can see, it's no accident that American liberals tend to welcome Burke revivals on the right whenever they come along. In a 1955 essay written during an earlier burst of enthusiasm for Burke, the late Arthur Schlesinger Jr. praised Burke's approach as "inspired by a belief in the organic character of society, where power implies responsibility and where all classes should be united in harmonious union by a sense of common trust and mutual obligation."
The problem for conservatives now is remarkably similar to one Schlesinger identified nearly 60 years ago. Burke, after all, was defending an old landed aristocracy that grew out of "centuries of feudalism." The United States had no feudalism, Schlesinger wrote, so "our upper classes base their position not on land or tradition or a sense of social responsibility but on the folding stuff."
Ah, yes, money. Conservative reformers should contemplate Burke to remind themselves that their intellectual heritage is about so much more than cuts in taxes and a special concern for "job creators" with large amounts of capital. Burke expressed an affection for the "little platoon" in society. Conservatism will flounder unless it remembers the imperative of addressing the interests of the many, not the few.
E.J. Dionne's e-mail address is ejdionne(at)washpost.com.
© 2013, Washington Post Writers Group
Republished with permission from:: TruthDig


When it comes to the Internet of Things (IoT), terms like fog computing and edge computing come up frequently.
Cloud computing is a great solution when you know that you have full, uninterrupted access to a cloud server capable of processing and transmitting data quickly to the end device.
However, IoT devices have to be able to reliably perform at task – sometimes even in the presence of service interruption – localized processing and storage capability becomes increasingly essential. This is where fog and edge computing comes in, and while these two terms have been largely used interchangeably in the industry, there are some important differences between the two.
To better explain how these computing methods differ, we will examine a simple use case of a smart, robotic vacuum cleaner. Let's imagine that this vacuum cleaner is tasked with picking up messes as soon as they are detected. There are several sensors placed throughout the home that can spot dirt and debris, triggering the vacuum to action.
Fog computing focuses processing efforts at the local area network end of the chain. Data is gathered, processed, and stored within the network by way of an IoT gateway or fog node. Information is transmitted to this gateway from various sources in the network where it is processed and pertinent data, as well as any additional commands, are transmitted back out to the necessary devices.
Fog computing has the advantage of enabling a single, powerful processing device to process data received from multiple end points and send information exactly where it is needed. It offers lower latency than a cloud processing solution where data would be sent and received from the cloud.
When compared to edge computing, fog computing is more scalable as it gives a centralized processing body a more big-picture view of the network as it has multiple data points feeding it information.
Fog computing isn't necessarily all or nothing. Individual pieces in the chain can typically process information at a limited capacity solo, but require an active connection to make more complex and dynamic decisions.
As it relates to our vacuum, a centralized fog node or IoT gateway would receive information continuously from the dirt-detecting sensors, process that information, and deploy the vacuum when and where it determines that dirt is present.
Edge computing takes localized processing a bit farther, pushing these efforts closer to the data source(s). Instead of doing the bulk of processing in a centralized server, each device on the network would play its own role in processing the information.
This is achieved by connecting these sensors to programmable automation controllers (PAC) which handle processing, communication, and more.
This poses an advantage over fog computing as there are inherently less points of failure. Each item in the chain is more independently operated and capable of determining what information should be stored locally and what needs to be sent to the cloud for further use.
In our vacuum scenario, an edge computing solution would enable each dirt-detecting sensor to determine itself whether or not dirt is present and signal the vacuum alerting it of such.
These two computing solutions offer similar, yet definitively different methods of gathering, processing, and sending data. Each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages that make them preferable in various cases. As the Internet of Things continues to expand into more areas of our lives, we're sure to hear more about them for years to come.


These Bullnose Masonry Chisels are used to smooth areas of the Stone, after you use the Toothed Chisels.
These Bullnose Masonry Chisels are used to smooth areas of the Stone, after you use the Toothed Chisels. It's useful to smooth round bottoms or hollows. While the rounded edges smoothes the Stone without lining.
These chisels are approximately 8" long.


"Android 6.01 gives "Unfortunately,Camera has stopped" error if we rotate our phone while video capture" -- unless your app is named "Camera", you are seeing a bug in whatever camera app is handing your request. There is little that you can do about this.
Can you add crash log? What exception is thrown by system?
this is happen in every android camera app in android 6.01 when capturing a video.i want to lock camera rotation.android can stop screen rotation but we can't stop camera rotation.
This is not a permission issue this is happen when we rotate while capturing.


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Donington est un nom propre.

Patronyme

 Robert Donington (1907- 1990), un musicologue britannique.

Toponyme

 Donington Park, site près de Castle Donington abritant le circuit automobile et le festival de musique des Monsters of Rock (de 1980 à 1996) puis le Download Festival (depuis 2003) ;
 Castle Donington, ville du nord du Leicestershire ;
 Donington, grand village dans le comté de Lincolnshire, à  de Spalding ;
 Donington, village dans le comté de Shropshire, à  de Wolverhampton ;
 Donington-on-Bain, village dans le comté de Lincolnshire, à  de Louth ;
 Donington-le-Heath, village dans le comté de Leicestershire, à  de Coalville.

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Rimu Grove Winery is committed to producing only the finest quality wines which reflect the terroir of the Nelson Moutere winegrowing region. Owner and winemaker Patrick Stowe's background is heavily influenced by science and tradition, having spent years in medical research as well as growing up in the Napa Valley with ancestral vineyards dating back five generations.
The Rimu Grove philosophy starts with an uncompromising attitude that sees meticulous management of both the vineyard and wines. Now in its 20th year, that philosophy has never wavered. The vineyard is all painstakingly managed by hand and this attention to detail produces grapes with a fine balance of varietal flavours, textures and aromas. The fruit and wines are handled with the utmost care to retain and accentuate those delicate characteristics.
Rimu Grove seeks to create wines of elegance, length and finesse.