BMW Issues Recall in China

SHANGHAI?BMW AG's Chinese joint venture will recall more than 140,000 cars because of defective plugs in the electric power steering system that could pose safety hazards, China's quality regulator said Monday.

The 143,215 BMW cars were built by BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. between Aug. 24, 2009 and Aug. 31, 2012, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China said on its website. BMW Brilliance is a 50-50 car-making joint venture between BMW and Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd.

The recall is the latest blow to the German luxury car maker as it is fighting to keep its position in China amid fiercer competition and slower growth in the luxury segment.

On July 26, China's environment ministry rejected a plan by BMW Brilliance to expand one of its factories in the world's largest car market, citing environmental concerns.

The quality regulator said that in an extreme scenario, water may enter the plug in the electric power steering system if an affected car passed over flooded streets, causing the plug to rust. The rusty plug would hinder electric power steering, posing safety hazards.

The recall will take effect Sept. 23, and BMW Brilliance will change the electrical plugs for affected cars for free, the statement said. Officials at BMW, Brilliance China as well as the joint venture weren't immediately available to comment.

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Pacino movie films in middle of concert by Chicago

LOS ANGELES (AP) ? An Al Pacino movie broke out in the middle of a concert by the band Chicago, with thousands of fans serving as extras.

Cameras were wheeled onstage during intermission of the group's show at the Greek Theatre on Friday night to film a scene from Pacino's upcoming movie "Imagine," in which he plays aging rock star Danny Collins.

With coaching from the director, the crowd chanted the name of Pacino's character as the 73-year-old actor walked on stage to sing "Hey Baby Doll" in a black suit. The movie co-stars Michael Caine, Annette Bening and Jennifer Garner.

"This is an improvisation," Pacino told the crowd. "You just came in and got it. That's not easy."

Chicago's band members remained on stage to watch and clap along during the 25-minute filming. After a few takes, the crowd grew restless and there was scattered booing for the real musicians to resume playing.

Earlier in Chicago's set, Joe Mantegna of CBS' "Criminal Minds" joined his hometown band to sing "If You Leave Me Now."

Pacino returned to the stage during Chicago's encore and sang and danced to their hit "25 or 6 to 4."

"For a shy guy from the South Bronx, this has been great," Pacino said.

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Rescuers continue search for Mt. Hood snowboarder

MOUNT HOOD, Ore. (AP) ? A dozen rescuers armed with chain saws and other tools chipped away at a collapsed ice tunnel Sunday in hopes of finding a snowboarder buried on Oregon's Mount Hood.

The snowboarder was traveling with five companions when the collapse hit Saturday afternoon.

Hood River Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Tiffany Peterson said the search resumed early Sunday and would continue until about 1 p.m. ? by which time warming temperatures were expected to increase the risk of avalanche.

Authorities identified the missing man as Collin Backowski, 25, of Pines, Colo. His companions tried to dig him out, but were unable to break through the ice and snow, which Peterson described as being as thick as concrete.

The other five, all in their 20s, were uninjured and called police.

"They tried digging for an hour, but the problem is the stuff is so thick that they couldn't get through it," Hood River Sheriff's Office Sgt. Pete Hughes said.

Rescuers quickly responded but halted efforts about 11 p.m. Saturday.

Hughes said that according to rescuers, a large amount of snow and ice fell, making survival difficult.

The ice tunnel was on the White River Glacier, which begins about 6,000 feet up the south side of the mountain.

An airplane was dispatched to survey the area, along with crews from local sheriff's offices.

Seven rescuers, including five members of an all-volunteer group called the CragRats, were on the mountain on Saturday night.

Companions took pictures of the area just before the tunnel collapsed, Hughes said, giving searchers a better idea of where to search.

Warm temperatures made snow on the mountain slushier and more easily sloughed off the surface, adding to the challenge of attempting to reach the snowboarder.

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Snooki Talks Fitness, Boob Jobs and More Babies

New mom Snooki is down 50 pounds after giving birth to baby Lorenzo, and now she?s telling ?Extra?s? AJ Calloway how she did it. Snooks also dished on plans to go under the knife, and expand her family.

AJ hopped on a bike and joined Snooki for her favorite workout class; spinning at Flywheel Sports. Says Snooki, ?Flywheel is like spin class, but on crack? you have to go quick and crazy and you just don?t want to give up? sometimes when I do spin by myself I just give up, but in this class you just can?t.?
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The ?Jersey Shore? gal, who said she owes her slimmed-down figure to Flywheel and her trainer, went on to say she tries to exercise all of the time and that she is in the best shape of her life. ?Now is the best I've ever been, I have actual muscle mass so I can kick your butt.?
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Snooki is fit and trim, but does want to do a little nip/tuck, admitting she wants to get her breasts done. Her fianc? is all for it. ?Gionni wants me to get a boob job and I want to get a boob job too, but I want to pop out all my babies first and then I'll get a boob job.?
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Snooki says she is ready to give 1-year-old Lorenzo a sibling, but has a few things to get done first. ?I would love to be pregnant now, but my house isn't done and I have to get married. I want to do it the right way for the next one.?

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WSJ: Apple to use Samsung retina displays on next iPad mini

Earlier this month, there was a rumor that Apple was facing possible delays with its next-gen iPad mini due to supplier issues with an (also rumored) next generation Retina display. Now WSJ is reporting that Apple may have gotten around the problem thanks to, of all companies, Samsung. The ubiquitous "people familiar with the matter" told the journal that Cupertino originally wanted to be supplied solely by LG Display and Sharp for the high res screens (likely to be the same 7.9 inches as the current model). However, to ensure enough supply, Apple has reportedly been forced to resort to Samsung's display division for the next iPad mini, too. It bears noting that such supplier leaks are often unreliable, and as we've mentioned before, Apple frequently tests components before deciding on a final design. If true, though, it would show that despite its best efforts, Apple can't make a clean break from its frequent sparring partner.

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Home Improvement Tips That Can Save You A Lot Of Money | Home ...

Home improvement can have a big impact on your home. It can also impact landscaping and other structures that are outside. The following article will offer many tips and techniques to help you in your next home improvement project.

Genuine wood floors are a better choice for your money instead of laminate flooring. While laminate flooring looks like wood and requires less maintenance and cleaning, you cannot refinish this type of flooring. In about 10 or 20 years time, the floor will need replacing rather than just getting it refinished.

You can decrease energy costs and still have a well-lit exterior by switching out your always-on lighting system for one that is motion-activated. You can turn the light on manually, and on many models, you can also adjust its sensitivity.

You should think about solar panels as far as projects for your home. The installation cost is not cheap, but it can save you money in the long run. This saves you money on energy costs due to the use of stored energy. It is the natural, planet-friendly way to power your home.

If you do find leaks beneath the sink or the faucet, avoid fixing it yourself. Use a bucket to contain the leak, and contact a plumber.

Connecting PVC pipes requires specific PVC adhesive and PVC primer. Without these items, the pipes won?t stay together and liquids may leak from them. Also, make sure there is no moisture on the pipes.

Bugs can wreak havoc on your home, and cracks in the wall or gaps in the window can cause bills to skyrocket. Make sure you seal all those little cracks and gaps in the house to save money and to avoid infestation. Apply caulking around windows, baseboards and other places that need it. Once the caulk is dry, there will be no bugs getting in nor well tempered air getting out.

You should now know more about home improvement that can help you better your house. Whatever project you take part in, be sure to have fun. You will look forward to going home after work once you make it look much better.

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Smartphone Breathalzyer Tells You When You've Had Too Many

Price: $50

The Breathometer, the world's first smartphone breathalyzer, lets you test your blood alcohol level using only your phone and the portable Breathometer device. Simply plug the device into your headphone jack, blow, and then make smart decisions based on the data your phone provides you. The device is small and discreet, allowing you to keep it in your pocket or purse. And the user interface is both sleek and simple, so no matter how many drinks you've enjoyed, you won't be confused by the very machine that could keep you safe.

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Apple reported to have acquired chip maker Passif

Apple has bought another chip company, based on a new report published on Thursday.

According to former Wall Street Journal reporter Jessica Lessin, the iPhone maker has bought Passif Semiconductor.

Founded in 2007 and based in Oakland, Calif., Passif produces low-power switch-based wireless transceivers.

It is being speculated that Apple could be interested in the hardware for future pieces of wearable technology -- perhaps even the rumored iWatch.

Financial terms of the deal have not been revealed, and Apple has not made an official announcement confirming the deal yet.

The news of the Passif purchase follows a new pattern for Apple. The Cupertino, Calif.-based corporation isn't known for making lots of acquisitions.

However, Apple has been making more noise in this regard in the last few months.

In July alone, Apple bought up Locationary and HopStop.

Both deals signaled some more serious dedication on Apple's part to its mapping software for iOS, which has been infamously plagued by bugs since its debut last September.

Note: We pinged Apple PR for comment, and we will update this post when we hear back.

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ASUS MeMo Pad HD 7 review: a budget tablet that punches above its weight

To some extent, ASUS is a victim of its own success: it gave the budget tablet category a boost with the original Nexus 7, and it now faces a legion of competitors in that space. The company is taking a two-step approach to maintaining its relevance. The new Nexus 7 tackles the higher end, with top-tier specs that include a 1080p display and wireless charging. Right now, though, we're more interested in ASUS' low-end solution, the MeMo Pad HD 7. While it's one of the cheaper name-brand tablets at $150, it promises some of the quality we typically expect from more expensive products. But is the HD 7 good enough to fend off other entry-level tablets? And can it attract customers who'd be willing to pay the premium for a new Nexus 7'? Let's find out.

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Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines' On Track To Debut At Number One ...

Robin Thicke?s Blurred Lines is projected to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 200 next week with an estimated tally of 130,000+ copies. That number has been construed as disappointing by some given the omnipresence of ?Blurred Lines? on the radio and its seven-week stint on top of the Hot 100 but it?s still enough to snag the blue-eyed soul singer his first chart-topping album and, potentially, his biggest first-week sales bow.

At present that honor belongs to Something Else, which debuted at number three with 135,000+ copies sold in 2008. Given the sex symbol?s non-stop promo campaign and appeal to older audiences (who mostly go shopping later in the week because they are, you know, working), he should be able to top that. And if the ?Sex Therapy? singer doesn?t, he can always console himself by looking in the mirror.

What do you make of Robin?s projected sales? Let us know in the comments below.

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San Diego to sue Mayor Filner for costs of sex harassment suit

Mayor Bob Filner may have to reimburse the city of San Diego for costs related to his sexual harassment lawsuit. (Bill Wechter / Getty Images / July 25, 2013)

By Tony Perry

3:02 p.m. CDT, July 30, 2013

The San Diego City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to file a lawsuit against Mayor Bob Filner to recover any money the city has to pay due to the sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a former top aide to the mayor.

The suit will seek to recover any damages ordered by the court, or agreed to as part of a pretrial settlement, arising from the lawsuit filed against the city and Filner by the mayor's former director of communications, Irene McCormack Jackson.

The vote was taken in closed session.

"This is part of due process," City Atty. Jan Goldsmith said. "If Bob Filner engaged in unlawful conduct and the city is held liable, he will have to reimburse us every penny the city pays and its attorney fees."

The phrase "due process" has been a mantra of Filner, 70, a Democrat, and his supporters in explaining why he should not resign and that the allegations against him have not yet been proven.

Tuesday night, the council is set to decide whether it will pay for Filner's attorney, Harvey Berger. Berger on Monday filed a request with the city attorney for reimbursement.

Filner has had to hire a private attorney because Goldsmith said it would be a conflict for his office to represent both Filner and the city against the Jackson lawsuit, which seeks unspecified damages. Jackson alleges that Filner made sexually inappropriate comments, touched numerous women inappropriately, and once said she should work without panties on.

Seven of nine council members have called on Filner to resign, along with the local Democratic Party and a list of Democratic officeholders.

Filner has refused to resign and announced Friday that he will undergo a two-week behavioral therapy treatment starting Aug. 5. Jackson's attorney, Gloria Allred, has subpoenaed him for a deposition Aug. 9.

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