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OVG-Präzedenzfall der die Rechte von Journalisten und Medienorganisationen in Deutschland stärken soll

(TRD/BNP) Das Oberverwaltungsgericht Berlin-Brandenburg hat am 18. Oktober 2024 beschlossen, dass das Bundesinnenministerium (BMI) dem Nachrichtenportal NIUS Auskunft darüber erteilen muss, gegen welche Journalisten es im Jahr 2022 mit einem Unterlassungsbegehren vorgegangen ist. Dieser Beschluss hat weitreichende Implikationen für die Pressefreiheit und die Transparenz der Regierung in…

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New Post has been published on https://www.vividracing.com/blog/2024-tacoma-trd-baja-designs-x-spdo-pro-grille-kit/

2024 Tacoma TRD Baja Designs x sPDO Pro Grille Kit

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma features a bold new design and enhanced performance. To elevate its appearance and safety, Baja Designs offers various LED lighting solutions. Including fog pocket replacements, ditch lights, and reverse lights; all designed for a seamless fit. These lights improve visibility and driving enjoyment, whether on desert roads or forest trails. Each kit ensures a clean installation and is supported by a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a limited lifetime warranty for added peace of mind. 

The sPOD BantamX HD Vehicle-Specific Kit for the 2024+ Toyota Tacoma is designed to seamlessly integrate the sPOD HD control panel into the vehicle’s cabin, providing a centralized and convenient location for accessory controls. This kit is compatible with all Toyota Tacoma trim models, ensuring that controls are always within arm’s reach. It features the BantamX power module, which offers eight power circuits, each supporting 30A per channel and a total of 100A. 

Additionally, the kit includes sPODConnect Bluetooth technology, allowing users to program and control their accessories from any iOS or Android device via the sPOD app. It also features integrated LVCO low-voltage cutoff battery protection, which monitors and protects the vehicle’s electrical system to ensure reliability. 

Below are some of the many options that Baja Designs has recently released for 2024 Toyota Tacoma owners to elevate their ride from stock to shocking! Check it out below and don’t forget to shop through our website for the best deals on all 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Deals! 

BantamX Upfitter Power Management Vehicle Kit 

Specifically engineered to combine the factory upfitter switches and aftermarket capability. Offering 8 power circuits to deliver adequate power. With additional control from the touch of your fingertips that allows you to dim, strobe, flash, and many other options for lights for you to ride worry-free and take control!

Key Features: 

Use your OEM upfitter switches to trigger the BantamX

Increase amp rating across OEM switches to 30A

Gain five extra switches 

Bluetooth functionality 

5-year manufacturer warranty 

Shop Here! 

HD/BantamX Power Management Vehicle Kit

The sPOD BantamX HD vehicle-specific kit is designed seamlessly for the new Tacoma. Easy access to accessory controls from the cabin allows the driver to feel in control of each power circuit. This product also has scalability options to expand up to 32 channels controlled by a single unit. 

Key Features: 

Installs effortlessly 

8 circuits to power accessories 

Bluetooth connectivity 

Programming options (dimming, strobing, flashing, memory, switch linking, and more) 

Battery protection 

Backlighting 

Multi-controller compatibility 

Shop Here!

S8 10-inch / S2 Pro Grille Light Kit 

With some slight trimming, you can be the new grille master of your neighborhood! Baja Designs is now introducing the Grille Light Kit that features both clear or amber lights. The dual wiring harnesses allow separate control for optimal zone illumination. 

Key Features: 

Powerful lighting 

Dual functionality 

Wide coverage 

Amber backlight

Easy installation 

uService Technology to swap out lenses and adjust beam patterns without voiding warranty

Shop Here!

There are so many more upgrades that Baja Designs has carefully and strategically manufactured to make the best upgrade for your 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD! The time is now to build out your truck! With more upgrades including a reverse kit, llinkable roof kit, pillar kit, and more! Shop all these great modifications and more at www.vividracing.com ! 

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What is Spravato Treatment? Exploring the Process, Duration, and Activities During Sessions

This article will provide a comprehensive understanding of Spravato treatment for depression, covering what it involves, its duration, and what patients can expect during sessions, thus helping individuals make informed decisions about their mental health treatment options.

Treatment-resistant depression

Treatment-resistant depression is a subcategory of major depressive disorder, and it often manifests with suicidal ideation among those for whom two types of other antidepressant treatments, including SSRIs and SNRIs, have proven ineffective.

There is an increasing prevalence of treatment-resistant depression today and a need for new therapeutic approaches. One such approach is Spravato, a novel treatment based on ketamine.

This article will review Spravato’s depression treatment, answering questions like “What to do during Spravato treatment?” and “How long is Spravato treatment?” for those in need.

What is Spravato?

A prescription version of ketamine called ketamine (brand name Spravato) is administered via a nasal spray. This nasal spray received approval in 2019 by the FDA for use in patients with treatment-resistant depression.

Spravato is a prescription medicine that is used along with an antidepressant. Spravato is a nasal spray, but the antidepressants are taken by mouth to treat two conditions:

Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in adults

Major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults presenting with suicidal thoughts or actions

Unlike other antidepressants which change levels of things like serotonin, Spravato or ketamine, actually changes the growth of synapses in the brain while also improving neural communication by restoring malfunctioning or dead glutamate receptors on the ends of neurotransmitters. All of this helps to improve communication and function in the brain, and by extension, change mood, decrease depression, and alleviate anxiety symptoms.

Spravato treatment process

Spravato is only available through restricted programs called Spravato REMS. Only healthcare facilities that are certified in this program can provide Spravato depression treatment. The programs offer outpatient services, so you don’t have to remain overnight.

The Spravato treatment process

While it is a nasal spray, Spravato must be provided under the supervision of a healthcare professional in a licensed clinic.

When you arrive for your session, you’ll be seated comfortably, and your healthcare provider will show you how to use the nasal spray device. They will tell you exactly how much to use and when to do it.

Your treatment schedule will be provided for you, and it’s something that you must adhere to.

Each time you arrive for your session, your healthcare provider will supervise you during and after using the device and let you know when it’s time for you to go.

Preparation steps before starting treatment

Before you start Spravato, you will need to inform your medical team about any and all medical conditions you have, including:

Heart or brain problems

History of stroke

History of heart attack

Hypertension

Liver problems

Psychosis

You are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are nursing

Before you use Spravato, you’ll need to inform your healthcare provider about:

Other medication you are on

Over-the-counter medication you are using

Vitamins you take

Herbal supplements you use

It is especially important to inform anyone providing Spravato treatment if you are on:

Central nervous system depressants

Psychostimulants

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

If you are using any nasal corticosteroids or decongestant medicine, you need to take them at least one hour before your Spravato depression treatment.

Before Spravato treatment for depression, you should not eat for at least 2 hours, nor should you drink anything for at least 30 minutes beforehand.

Read the full article about spravato treatment at Good Health’s Blog

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Are you looking for a Toyota RAV4 with a sunroof in Baltimore, MD? Driving a Toyota RAV4 means enjoying a versatile SUV that offers flexible cargo configurations, advanced features, and many trim level options to choose from. Within the trim lineup and feature availability, you will find the option for a sunroof.

Check out this blog to see which Toyota RAV4 models have a sunroof available. We look at the RAV4 XLE, XLE Premium, Adventure, TRD Off-Road, and Limited and see which trims offer a sunroof.

Do you want to buy a RAV4 with a sunroof today? See our vast Toyota inventory to find your new Toyota RAV4!

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Starting a new business is always challenging, but a recession adds an extra heap of uncertainty to the mix. Economic slumps bring difficulties, breakdowns and challenges that make starting a business seem like an impossible task. 

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Protesters against the military in Myanmar have taken to social media to call for a boycott of some Singaporean F&B brands, such as Tiger Beer and Ya Kun Kaya Toast, reason being “Singapore is not supporting the voices of Myanmar people”.

Earlier on, it was reported that de facto leader and Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, along with President Win Myint and other senior politicians, were detained by the military junta on 1 February due to the alleged fraud in the election held in November last year.

A state of emergency has been declared in Myanmar, while thousands of people have rallied to protest against the military takeover.

Protesters have also urged people to boycott businesses that are linked to the military.

Just recently, graphics calling for a boycott of brands from Singapore have been circulating on social media platforms.

Tiger Beer, BreadTalk, Ya Kun Kaya Toast, Beauty In The Pot, Crystal Jade Kitchen, and Ippudo were among the brands illustrated in the graphics, with the statements: “Singapore is not respecting the voices of Myanmar People, Singapore is supporting the Dictatorship”.

The graphics emerged after Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said in Parliament on Tuesday (16 Feb) that it would be “crucial” for Singapore to separate politics and business, and “let businesses make commercial decisions and investment decisions on their own merits”.

The Minister, who was responding to parliamentary questions from Members of Parliament (MPs) Christopher de Souza and Gerald Giam, believes that this would be “a good time” to maintain such discipline.

“So no, I will not give specific advice to companies, but I will make, to the maximum extent possible, all information available in this House and beyond, so that people can make their own commercial and investment decisions,” he noted.

Dr Balakrishnan also acknowledged that Singapore is the largest investor in Myanmar and revealed that the country’s cumulative approved investments were at US$24.1 billion as of December last year.

However, he claimed that the major proportion of the investments have occurred in the last five years under the National League for Democracy (NLD) government.

In fact, the last five years saw “a ten-fold increase” in Singapore’s direct investments in Myanmar, compared to the preceding five-year period, said Dr Balakrishnan.

“I want to stress that companies made these investment decisions on commercial grounds.

“They did not do so because of political influence, or political suggestion on our part. But I believe that the commercial companies saw promising opportunities in Myanmar that was undergoing democratic transition,” he added.

Singapore’s influence on Myanmar

Apparently, Singapore’s investment in Myanmar involved 305 firms in total, according to Dr Oh Su-Ann’s report in 2019 – a visiting fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.

The Global New Light of Myanmar reported last October that about 20 Singapore-listed enterprises brought in US$1.85 billion into Myanmar in the past financial year 2019-2020, making it the top source of foreign investment in the country.

In fact, several Singapore-run businesses were also linked to the military in Myanmar.

Earlier on 10 February, a Burmese citizen working in Singapore Swe Sin Tha filed a police report against two companies – namely Excellence Metal Casting and STE Global Trading – for allegedly supporting the military in Myanmar.

“I have submitted a police report because the Singapore government has been known to prosecute people based on that.

“There is a Singaporean listed as a director for STE Global Trading, together with Tun Hlaing, director of the Myanmar Directorate for Defence Industries,” said the blogger in her Facebook post.

She also included a copy of the police report and two supporting documents in the post.

One of the documents was to prove the directorship – which was obtained from Singapore’s Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority – and another was an excerpt from the United Nations Security Council report linking Tun Hlaing with the two companies.

Ms Swe had also compiled a list of Singapore-run businesses which are linked to the military in her blog post on 9 February.

Citing from Burma Campaign’s last year “Dirty List”, she noted that these companies are including Grab, Coda Pay, Global Airfreight, HyalRoute, Infinity Global Solutions, Iseaco Investment, Norse Group, Pacifica International Lines and Transworld Group Singapore.

Separately, Razer’s co-founder and director Lim Kaling decided to sell his one-third stake in a joint venture that owns RMH Singapore – which in turn owns 49 per cent of Myanmar’s cigarette maker Virginia Tobacco Company (VCTL) – after a petition was launched calling for his removal from Razer’s board unless he cut ties with the military.

Another 51 per cent of VCTL is owned by the military-linked Myanmar Economic Holdings Public Company (MEHL).

Additionally, in October 2019, ST Engineering announced that its electronics sector entered into a collaboration with Myanmar partner, Alliance Urban Transports (AUT) to provide cybersecurity services and training for Myanmar’s government, financial services and insurance sectors.

ST Engineering stated in a press release that it will jointly operate a security operations centre in Yangon with AUT.

It has also been suggested that anti-drone guns that the Myanmar military government is using, comes from TRD, a Singapore-based company which also has an office in Myanmar.

Singapore’s stance on Myanmar military coup

Singapore has earlier expressed its “grave concern” about the ongoing political situation in Myanmar.

“We are monitoring the situation closely and hope all parties involved will exercise restraint, maintain dialogue, and work towards a positive and peaceful outcome,” said Singapore’s representative at the UN Human Rights Council meeting on 12 Feb.

“Myanmar is a close friend of Singapore and a key member of ASEAN. We hope that the situation will return to normal as soon as possible,” she added, referring to the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN).

However, Singaporean human rights lawyer M Ravi said Singapore’s statement was “appalling” and “highly insensitive” to the people of Myanmar, as it was the police and other authorities who had used bullets and carried out arrests of peaceful protesters without any warrant.

“What stands out in contrast to other speeches: it does not condemn the military takeover, does not call for release of prisoners (!) and does not call for return to democracy or respect for Nov. 2020 elections,” he wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday (14 Feb).

“Some people have contacted me regarding this. I will say to our Myanmar friends that all right-thinking Singaporeans oppose the military takeover and people of Singapore condemn the serious violations of human rights and the ongoing atrocities committed by the military,” Mr Ravi assured.

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Life Update(?) | What Is A “Job”?

**I can’t say I have a blog if I didn’t occasionally post things happening in my everyday life. Or even my thoughts for the matter. 

Plus, I would like to think that’s what the nice 50~60 something of you here follows me for (and others from other platforms who read these posts when I share them.)**

I left the job that kept me afloat for two years for another job that only kept me for five days. So I currently don’t have income coming in and that makes me paranoid to the core.

I guess why I’m back on my blog needing to map out my thought process is so that way I can soon see where I was and where I need to go. Where I guess I need to back up is the two and a half year struggle getting hired by someone and then that will help me (and you, whoever decides to skim this). Additionally, it’ll also explain why emotionally I am not here for Inktober anymore. It was a cute thought last month when I had time.

Let’s talk about the household: 

In the black community, it is unmistaken that unless you have a job that brings income to the house you stay in you are considered useless. As harsh as it is, it is prominent in an abundance of black households, especially in lower-income households. Click here to read a very mapped out explanation of ‘why this is as common as it is’ post by Brenton Mock. This is the statistics and history of why it’s a common thing and why kids (now young adults) who grew up in the same neighborhoods can sing the same song. Now mix this in with a generation of parents who guilted their children their entire lives with ‘I’m the reason you’re alive today and you should be on your knees thanking me’, it’s no wonder you have black teens with depression and this is just a small stem of where it originates. 

(See here about feeling like your life is one big IOU by Arah Iloabugichukwu) 

(See here about black teen and young adult suicide rates) And this link (at the time I posted it) is only H O U R S old. 

I posted these links here because: If you’re a black young adult like me, or even a teen, articles like these made me feel less alone in the world. It broke down “why I can’t seem to catch a break AND why I can’t seem to talk to my mother about it.” If I was depressed, I better go depress dem dishes and think about how lucky I am to have a roof over my head. I wasn’t allowed to have other emotions besides gratefulness and contentment. Those were ‘white’ emotions my house couldn’t afford. I wasn’t dying or being abused (at the time) so I had nothing to complain about, doing so made me “ungrateful” and selfish and having a good point in any “argument” (really discussion) was “disrespectful”. It also made communication nonexistent. It’s easier to just bottle it up than express your feelings and have it gaslit as something off-topic. See here for toxic parental traits and how to help yourself set boundaries. 

So now with all this provided to give a drop of retrospect to the home mentality of having a job, it’s a bit clearer as to why I’ve felt so useless and worthless the past couple of weeks. (A week and two days, but I swear it’s been two months with how time works now.) I’m not working at someone’s establishment and that has, therefore, made me the most worthless piece of filth. (God why am I still mean to me? Jesus.)

A bit over two years ago, I had to leave the retail job I held at the time because they told me and I quote: “You need to pick between your degree and job.” So I left. They even asked me in a somewhat “exit interview” was my two-week notice a joke? (Insert “I left them like it was funny” joke here.) Since getting hired by a company has been a long-held struggle I don’t like to admit to myself. Or even talk about it. So now I’m writing about it instead. I struggled to find another company that will allow me to put art as my second option. I’ve learned that it’s best to not let jobs know about your hobbies, interests, or dreams like they ask you in the interview. You can and will be let go because of them. And so far, letting my employers know I have dreams outside of selling their soaps and lotions, or just being the smiling face at the door or a hotel isn’t what I want to do for the rest of my life has cost me. I had dog walking with an app service that I stuck with for a couple years, but in recent months, seeing them changes their terms and agreements for walkers and cutting pay 40 - 60% isn’t something I can standby and agree to. I left for another job, and because they found this out, the found reasons to let me go. And they did. 

So back to the present:

So I’ve been at home. What does it feel like to be let go? 

In the beginning, shit. It felt like absolute shit. I questioned what I did wrong, what didn’t I see; I then saw flaws in both the job and people as well. I saw how I just drew the short straw in what happens when an employer hires too many. I was broken a bit because now I’m left wondering; where is money going to come from now? How can I eat? When will I be able to draw again if I don’t have a job to support at least paying for the program(s) I use? (F*%# Adobe Creative Cloud but that is an entirely different rant conversation.) 

Then there came peace. (Short-lived because my mom wants me to see “family” but to be extremely blunt, I sure as hell don’t want to see them.)

The peace came a few days later. I cleaned a bit more. Cooked food and had the time and energy to; I was able to clean my living spaces that I allowed to get very junkie very quickly. Now it’s just a matter of if I’m left alone entirely for another week and produce new pieces for my portfolio, would I be able to get more art work? For years, always needing to have a job otherwise I couldn’t pursue art has cost me more than help. Yeah, I can buy supplies and such. But because I couldn’t study and only did the bare minimum just so I can pass and have a degree. Now, I have a couple weeks to get something of my act together and draw some pieces so I can look for more illustration work and put that first. (If allowed, like in a prior link provided, with my mom it’s either “my way or the highway”. Becoming homeless is slowly not scaring me anymore because this threat is used so much now I’m numb to it.)

So this is the emotional ride I’ve had for like ten days. It’s been stressful. But also in a weird way, freeing. Hopefully, I’ll be left alone and will see my grandmother another time. Pray that I get a job that won’t hate me for being a boring clean slate. 

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[[TRD: I let go of a job and had one let go of me. All happened within a week's span. I write out why I think I’m in such a depression funk by evaluating the environment I have always been engulfed in, and trying to talk myself into wanting to make choices for me and not others.]]

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Unterwegs mit einem Gespann auf hohem Sicherheitsniveau

Ein gutes ESP im Zugfahrzeug kann das Schlingern von Anhängern rechtzeitig verhindern, weil es die Bewegungen des Anhängers erkennt und das Zugfahrzeug selbstständig abbremst, um gefährliche Unfälle zu vermeiden. (TRD/MID) In Deutschland sind 8,4 Millionen Anhänger registriert, darunter 756.000 Wohnwagen. Das Fahren mit einem Anhänger ist jedoch besonders für unerfahrene Fahrer eine…

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New Post has been published on https://www.vividracing.com/blog/new-leveling-kit-for-the-2023-toyota-sequoia-who-is-it-for-and-do-you-need-it/

New Leveling Kit for the 2023+ Toyota Sequoia - Who Is It For and Do You Need It?

Hey fellow overlanding enthusiasts! If you’re like me and you take your Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro off the beaten path, then you know how crucial ground clearance is. That’s why I’m excited to share with you the latest upgrade I’ve made to my rig: the AFE Power Leveling Kit.

Want to skip the lengthy words and just check out the leveling kit? Check out now at Vivid Racing – 

aFe Control 2.5″ Front & 1″ Rear Leveling Kit Toyota Sequoia | Tundra TRD Pro Hybrid V6-3.4L (tt) 2023-2024

Part Number: 416-72T009-R

Let’s dive into the details of this game-changing leveling kit:

1. 2.5-Inch Front and 1-Inch Rear Lift:

This isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about performance. With an extra 2.5 inches in the front and 1 inch in the rear, you’ll have the clearance you need to tackle rough terrain with confidence.

2. CNC Machined 6061 Billet Aluminum:

AFE Power doesn’t mess around when it comes to quality. The use of CNC machined 6061 billet aluminum ensures durability and precision, so you can trust that this kit will withstand whatever the trail throws at it.

3. Red Anodized Finish:

Not only does this leveling kit perform like a champ, but it also looks the part. The sleek red anodized finish adds a touch of style to your Sequoia while signaling to others that you mean business.

4. Increases Front Ground Clearance:

Say goodbye to bottoming out on rocks and debris. With increased ground clearance in the front, you’ll be able to navigate obstacles with ease, giving you the freedom to explore new off-road destinations.

5. Easy Bolt-On Installation, Requires no Modifications:

As someone who’s not particularly handy with tools, I appreciate products that are easy to install. The AFE Power Leveling Kit bolts right on without the need for any modifications, saving you time and headaches.

6. Does not Fit Vehicles Equipped with AVS Option:

It’s important to note that this leveling kit may not be compatible with Sequoias equipped with the AVS option. Be sure to double-check before making your purchase.

So, why am I so excited about this leveling kit? Well, aside from the obvious benefits it brings to my off-road adventures, it’s also a testament to the dedication of the folks at AFE Power to produce top-notch products for the overlanding community.

Whether you’re hitting the trails for a weekend getaway or embarking on an epic overland journey, the AFE Power Leveling Kit will help elevate your Sequoia to new heights (literally).

So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to level up your overlanding game with the AFE Power Leveling Kit. Trust me, your Sequoia will thank you for it.

Happy trails!

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Medienwandel und seine Auswirkungen Fortsetzung

TRD-Backstage: Journalismus gestern und heute Kann man als Anzeigenblatt-Verlag sich abschotten  und dauerhaft auf “News-Wert” aus externen Quellen redaktionell verzichten und der Werbung und Aquise mit PR-fernen Themen in Kombination mit “redaktionellen Tagelöhnern” den Vorzug geben? Wie Unternehmen in die Zeitung kommenDabei darf man neuerdings den Content-Manager beobachten. Er ist da um neue…

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2021 Toyota 4Runner Redesign

Japanese writer put in place some descriptions in car or truck neighborhood, joined with its 2021 Toyota 4Runner is amid everyone of these lifestyle which go the restrictions. This medium-dimensions SUV was made in 1984, in addition to, considering, Toyota disclosed 5 long time of correctly-precious from-roadster. However, may seem like 2021 design calendar year or so will increase the degree of its a number of years, thinking about this blog delivers a redesign to your forthcoming 4Runner and the beginning of your 6th technological innovation.

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR

Previously many years of Toyota’s 4Runner made it through about 6 quite a few years, usually, together with the present gen well-versed in simple fact lengthened anticipated some selected particular date and made it through for 6 right yrs. New 2021 MY presents some considerable changes to the type of this SUV. Before everything else, the primary may seem like Toyota has not to date but abandoned on 4Runner’s body-on-body design, supporting which makes it specific and an infinitely more variable from and also to the roadway.

Completely, an out-of-specific date exterior are going to be revamped and revitalized and we all can predict 2021 Toyota 4Runner to create some inspiring changes. Most beneficial barbecue barbeque bbq grill and in general top fascia in the crossover will probably be remodeled. It is well-known nostrils may well properly be a bit more at ease, when its front side area light use a redesign and progression.

On the inside 2021 Toyota 4Runner, we might foresee some substantial adjustments concurrently. Taking into consideration 2015 device time of year, Toyota began to give everybody spherical of 4 trims, which feature SR5, Trail, TRD Pro and Bit degrees. TRD Pro variety is created up of items which boost will look and executes in a similar fashion using this type of SUV.

ENGINE AND SPECS

The powertrain in the 2021 Toyota 4Runner will probably be a roll-more than by looking at the forerunner. This really is a V6 which incorporates a manufacturing of 270 horse would-be and 278 lb-feet of torque and is also accessible built-in employing a 5-price computerized transmission. The drivetrain is determined by the clip, so on some trims (SR5 and Small) customers can come to a decision about back end- and three-wheel visit, some are displayed with AWD solely (Trail and TRD Pro). It suitable relocating power is graded at 4,700 body pounds. Fuel economy of routines making use of a lumbar region side-wheel vacation is put at 17 miles per gallon city, despite the fact that 4×4 choices profited definitely identical distance within the city journey (17 mpg) still a mile far less regarding the avenue and built-in (21 and 18 miles per gallon).

Toyota could want to increase the output inside 2021 4Runner during which contain several other other possibilities. Until recently, you will see no honest possible choices which might affirm it. However, testimonies suggest that procuring next to the version will likely be accessible to come up with a very minimum a different engine personal preference. Doable powertrains, that can be reviewed, include things like usually diesel engine (that is likely to appear) or much higher robust V8 engine, that may present considerably more doable. Consistently the complete essentials regarding what correctly we might undoubtedly be prepared to keep going simply being unavailable, on the other hand, continue to generally be tuned, contemplating we are going to notify you about all most give you scientific tests from Toyota.

PRICE AND Start up

The problem this off from-roader program bargain which does not have practically all its competitors is, genuinely, an three-row chairs. Jeep Grand Cherokee uses attribute de reluctance. Even so, a competitive price much less location compared to the 4Runner.

Dodge Durango and Toyota Highlander will be your closest competitors inside of the 4Runner, on the report that they will likewise offer your town for ten tourists. The roll-out of your 2021 Toyota 4Runner is definitely not estimated prior to sometime soon in 2019 when its earnings time is probably not imagined beforehand at the outset of 2021. Irrespective of the point that Toyota has not exposed any specs to the thing, the estimated price on the nearing variation is going to be just a little considerably more needed, and can even also get started off nearly without any doubt during $34,000.

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US-News im TRD-Ticker: Über Diversity-Rückzieher und Meinungsfreiheit auf Internetplattformen

(TRD/BNP) In den USA ändern immer mehr Unternehmen ihre Marketingstrategien und ziehen sich von Diversity-Themen zurück. Kurz nachdem Harley-Davidson seine DEI-Ziele aufgegeben hat, trifft Jack Daniel’s eine ähnliche Entscheidung. Andere große Firmen wie John Deere und Tractor Supply haben bereits ihren Rückzug aus Diversitätsprogrammen angekündigt, hauptsächlich wegen heftiger Internetreaktionen…

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New Post has been published on https://www.vividracing.com/blog/magnuson-releases-new-tvs2650-supercharger-upgrade-for-toyota-tundra-5-7l/

Magnuson Releases NEW TVS2650 Supercharger Upgrade for Toyota Tundra 5.7L

More power is one of those things that car enthusiasts can never get tired of. And that’s why brands like Magnuson Superchargers exist, to quench the unending thirst of car owners. They have released superchargers for the 4th Gen Toyota 4Runner, 2020-2023 Toyota 4Runner, 2016-2020 Toyota Tacoma, and lately for the Toyota Tundra 5.7L.

The Toyota Tundra 5.7L V8 engine is one of the most powerful, capable and reliable engines out there. This engine delivers 381 horsepower and 401 lb-ft of torque, giving it incredible towing and off-road capabilities. But who are we kidding, a full-size pickup truck with more power and robust performance is more enjoyable to drive, and feels better which is why this new supercharger is a must have. The TVS2650 Magnum Performance Upgrade Kit for Toyota Tundra 5.7L V8 2007-2021 delivers up to 560 hp and 563 ft-lbs at the crank, who wouldn’t need that?

Manufactured using the highest quality material, this supercharger kit is engineered and designs with features that optimize airflow distribution which ensures efficient air cooling under any condition and any level of boost. Designed specifically for the second generation Toyota Tundras equipped with the 5.7L V8, this system is capable of big boost and horsepower while being efficient across all engine speeds.

Features:

560 hp and 563 ft-lbs at the crank

Includes all components needed to upgrade your TVS1900 supercharger system to the Magnum Performance TVS2650 Supercharger System.

Utilizes Eaton TVS Technology incorporating high helix, four lobe rotors for maximum supercharger efficiency across entire speed range.

Utilizes patented Dynamic Flow Tuning (DFT) inlet porting.

Bolt-on anodized billet cartridge-style front drive allows for future belt line upgrades.

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Blog 5: Hunt Down For Parts (Part 1)

September 2018 

The spec list all written up it was now time to source the next sets of parts I could find. 

Little Note: Parts I have bought were from members of Yaris Club UK (YCUK) just saves me having to write it every time.

In September I bought the Toyota Racing Development (TRD) Front Strut Brace from Gary Mohan from his Toyota Vitz RS Turbo a really rare part to get a hold of. I was quite lucky when I spoke to him as it was over a month or so speaking to him in regards to it, He sent it shipped from Ireland and came to the UK in good time safe and secure. 

I heard really good reviews on this strut brace compared to other ones used so it was my turn to find out the difference it would make to Maria’s handling and overall drive.

A couple of months later I bought a Rear Kode Tow Hook from Elmz a good person as well very humble. it wasn't a bad price either and I saw his post on the group just at the right time and bought it, it came posted securely and was ready to use.

Another two keep parts I bought was the TRD/Vitz RS Front Bumper Lip (Genuine), Sparco 3 Point Harnesses. that I collected From Cam Toman in Wigan although the lip ended not being used and sold sadly due to change of direction down the line.

I bought some alloys from Luke Parnell from Yaris Club UK - (YCUK) in November 2018. Originally I was supposed to buy them from Leo Georgeau another member of Yaris Club UK - (YCUK) as I was interested in them. 

However due to uni commitments the month before I ended up being busy and by time I got back to him he sold them with his car as they were from his new project that he imported from Japan that were on the Toyota Vitz RS Turbo and he switched them on his Yaris T Sport Ph2 and used his Buddy Club P1 alloy wheels for his new project instead.

Pictures of how the alloys looked on the Vitz RS, Yaris T Sport Ph2 (Prior to my ownership of the alloys.

Whether it was just pure luck or perfect timing contacting him his car that he was selling was being test driven little did I know it would be Luke who would be buying it.

I asked Leo if he could speak to whoever it was as he said the new owner wasn't keen on the wheels and would change them, as I really wanted to buy them and have them on Maria ideally as winter wheels.

Luke contacted me sometime after in November and said that he would sell me the alloy wheels, as he wasn't keen and his friend wasn't either which also perfect for me as I needed them.

On a Sunday within early November before work I met him at a service station in Derby loaded the wheels up had a quick chat and drove straight back to Leeds but not without seeing how fast his T Sport flying past me was which was motivating for me going forward in the long run.

I got back home in time dropped off the wheels and went straight to work.

But planned to get the alloys put on soon enough.

In December I got some parts from Eddy Yaris Club UK - (YCUK) Legend in Barnsley he told me he was moving to Australia and was going to be selling his Yaris T Sport Ph1. While I was there I noticed a perticular set of bucket seats in the colour way similar to the ones I wanted minus them being a fixed back.

They were the Recaro JDM EP3 seats which would work perfectly for what I wanted looks and comfort wise.

I spoke to him about them and got a price for them which was set and he saved them for me, a week before he flew to Australia I bought them.

Pictures of the seats in his Yaris T Sport Ph1

On the night I collected them he gave me some free parts which was very kind of him. He also helped me fix the harnesses within the seats as well

I dropped them home and got to work on them the next day.

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National Cheat Sheet: US home sales drop again, JLL buys HFF for $2B… & more

Clockwise from top left: The Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady and indicated that they will not rise this year; Facebook revamps its housing ad policy after settling discrimination lawsuits; JLL buys HFF in a $2B cash-and-stock deal that it hopes will ‘accelerate growth;’ and a Re/Max report finds the U.S. set for a ‘significant shift’ as home sales decline and inventory grows.

Report: ‘Shift’ as US home sales decline, inventory grows U.S. home sales continued to fall in February, dropping 4.2 percent, even as inventory grew by 5.8 percent, according to a new report from Re/Max. The decrease in home sales marked the seventh consecutive month of declines year-over-year, although the increase in inventory was the fifth month in a row of growth, the report said. Trends that last five months or more “often indicate significant shifts,” said a statement from Re/Max CEO Adam Contos. “Year-over-year trends in declining sales and rising inventory have both reached that length now,” he added. Homes in San Francisco and Omaha, Nebraska, were on the market for the least amount of time at 37 and 34 days, respectively, according to the report. [TRD]

JLL buys HFF for $2B in effort to ‘accelerate growth’ Chicago-based JLL announced this week a $2 billion cash-and-stock deal to acquire Dallas-based HFF. The proposed combination, which could usher in a period of poaching as rival commercial brokerages seek to attract individuals displaced by the union, values HFF at $49.16 per share based on its March 18 market closing price. The merger, which should be finalized in the third quarter of this year, still requires HFF shareholder approval, but already has the assent of both companies’ boards. “The combination with HFF provides a unique opportunity to accelerate growth and establish JLL as a leading capital markets intermediary, with outstanding capabilities,” said a statement from JLL global CEO Christian Ulbrich. JLL and HFF are both in the top 10 in The Real Deal‘s recent ranking of investment sales firms. [TRD]

Opendoor valuation hits $3.8B after funding round San Francisco-based startup Opendoor, which has sought to make a name for itself in the iBuyer space, has raised $300 million in a funding round led by General Atlantic, Fifth Wall Ventures, GGV Capital, Hawk Equity and Japan’s SoftBank Group, according to TechCrunch. The outlet noted the move brings Opendoor’s valuation to $3.8 billion. Founded in 2014, Opendoor has since raised $1.3 billion in equity, with another $3 billion in debt financing to purchase properties. The company, which received a $400 million investment from SoftBank late last year, plans to use its latest round of funding on product development and expansion. Opendoor co-founder Eric Wu told TechCrunch that his company intends to remain focused on the private home buying market, rather than cars, commercial real estate or loans. [TRD]

Facebook settles lawsuits, revamps housing ad policy Online housing advertisements will no longer target Facebook users by ZIP code, the Wall Street Journal reported. A new policy enacted by the social media giant will also set a 15-mile minimum radius for geographic ads and restrict housing, job and lending ads from targeting users by age and gender. Facebook is making the changes to settle five discrimination lawsuits filed by plaintiffs, including the National Fair Housing Alliance. “There is a long history of discrimination in the areas of housing, employment and credit, and this harmful behavior should not happen through Facebook ads,” company COO Sheryl Sandberg wrote in a blog post. [TRD]

Fed holds interest rates, indicates no raises this year The Federal Reserve isn’t raising interest rates right now, and will most likely hold them steady for the rest of the year due to concerns about an economic slowdown. In 2018, the Fed raised rates four times. In minutes this week, officials indicated that 2020 will only see one rate raise. The decision reflects a relatively recent change of mind on behalf of top Fed officials. At the end of last year, only two two officials said they thought the Fed would keep interest rates unchanged in 2019, as opposed to 11 out of 17 right now. The Fed also plans to scale back its plan to downsize its portfolio of government-backed securities. Low interest rates have been a boon to real estate investment trusts and could lead to more demand for mortgages from Freddie Mac, a government-sponsored entity that the Trump administration is considering privatizing. This week Freddie Mac promoted president David Brickman to CEO. [TRD]

MAJOR MARKET HIGHLIGHTS

Manhattan’s Hudson Yards development officially opens A star-studded extravaganza of business moguls, celebrities, developers, elected officials and even Big Bird turned out last week to celebrate the grand opening of Hudson Yards on Manhattan’s West Side — first at an invite-only evening soiree on March 14 and again at a ceremony the next morning. New York Sen. Chuck Schumer called Related Companies chairman Stephen Ross the “only person in the universe” who could have brought the decade-long development to fruition. Ross, meanwhile, said he was “still awed” to see the project become a reality. Since the opening, critics have raised concerns about Related’s use of surveillance in the neighborhood, as well as its controversial policy regarding photos taken from a 15-story climbable sculpture known as “The Vessel.” [TRD]

Boston, LA touted as top cities to endure economic downturn Among the cities that could remain among the most resilient amid the country’s economic slowdown is Boston, one of several places that investors have set their sights on that are less likely to feel the effects of a downturn, Bloomberg reported. Boston is considered a less riskier investment because it has a traditional financial services base, as well as a biotechnology and life sciences sector, according to the outlet. Los Angeles is another city that’s drawing in investors due to its media and technology industries. Cities such as Austin, Texas, which rely predominantly on a single industry or company, are considered riskier places to invest. [TRD]

ISG founders resolve acrimonious partnership dispute Two founders of Miami-based luxury brokerage International Sales Group have officially parted ways after settling dueling lawsuits last month. Philip Spiegelman had accused Craig Studnicky of mismanaging “large amounts of cash,” while Studnicky had claimed Spiegelman pushed out a third founding partner of ISG and alienated clients with his “overbearing narcissism and obnoxious personality.” The litigation initially left the future of the brokerage up in the air, but Studnicky’s lawyer Robert Stok said the two have “reached an amicable resolution.” Stok’s client will take over ISG, while Spiegelman will get development rights to a mixed-use project in New Orleans. [TRD]

Michigan nonprofit moves into OZs in Florida The Troy, Michigan-based Kresge Foundation is the latest entrant in the race to reap the benefits from federal Opportunity Zones. The philanthropic group, a registered nonprofit, has partnered with Boston-based Arctaris Impact and Fort Lauderdale-based Community Capital Management to launch an OZ-focused fund. Kresge has provided a combined $22 million to both funds, which have agreed to adhere to certain investment guidelines, such as deploying capital to create jobs and help low-income communities. OZs allow investors to defer paying capital gains taxes if they invest in specially designated geographic areas. U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson told The Real Deal earlier this month that he would give preferential treatment to OZ developers and investors that build affordable housing. [TRD]

PMG to bring another co-living complex to Chicago Property Markets Group plans to open another co-living rental complex in Chicago, principal Noah Gottlieb told The Real Deal. The New York-based developer, which started its co-living unit in 2017, has already opened two “X Social Communities” complexes in the Windy City and one complex in Miami. New apartment buildings are in the works in Denver, Oakland, Phoenix and several cities in Florida, and the group is eyeing Atlanta, Houston and Minneapolis for future projects, Gottlieb said. Beds start at $995 per month in PMG’s “X Chicago” building in the University Village neighborhood. [TRD]

Santa Monica’s Clock Tower Building sells for $58M Sorgente Group of America has sold the historic Clock Tower Building in Santa Monica to Rockwood Capital for $58 million. The 53,500-square-foot Art Deco tower, which opened in 1930, was the tallest building in the beachfront city for four decades. It’s considered Santa Monica’s first skyscraper and is also still one of the tallest buildings in the vicinity due to height restrictions. The building, which has a four-story clock tower, is currently home to Chinese digital media company Hylink, investment firm Bold Capital Partners and H Code media, among other tenants. Italy’s Sorgente Group, whose other properties include the Flatiron Building in Manhattan, bought the Clock Tower Building in 2013 for around $34 million. [TRD]

Source: https://therealdeal.com/2019/03/22/national-cheat-sheet-us-housing-market-continues-to-struggle-jll-buys-hff-for-2b-more/