Need for Speed Heat update version 1.04 is available to download now for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Here are the full patch notes for this update.

The new update for Need for Speed implements a number of major bug fixes. The file size of this update is 7.74 GB on PC, 8.38 GB on PS4, and 7.7 GB on Xbox One. Get the full Need for Speed Heat update 1.04 patch notes below.

Additions

Black Market Delivery

As touched upon in the Under the Hood article, the March Update features the first Black Market Delivery. Once youve launched the updated game, youll meet Raziel. Hell give you a call to let you know that theres a car waiting to be collected down at Port Murphy. Thats only the beginning as you pick it up, Raziel will give you tasks, and as time goes on, you can unlock new character customization, vanity items and a body kit for that car.

Two cars are released with the March Update. The Aston Martin DB11 Volante 19 comes as a free addition, being a variant of an existing car. The second one is a brand new paid car, the McLaren F1 93.

Along with unlocking new vanity items like the new Beat Sync underglow, you will also notice that youre playing some new events. Once completed, you will be able to replay them outside of the Black Market Delivery.

Quality of Life improvements

Adjustable camera shake

Game is not paused Notification

New item notification

Vanity Items

Race visuals

Bugfixes

Missions

Events

UI

Cars / Garage

Visual

Audio

World

This is a very extensive list of changes to the world. There are a lot of minor tweaks for LOD issues, or instances where you could go to the middle of nowhere and drive through a rock because it was missing a collision volume. Then theres buildings that were missing an entrance and other fun things.

We h3ided this into sections, as theres a bunch of changes related to three different categories.

Collisions: We have tweaked some collisions. When we talk about collisions, were usually talking about your car hitting any other object in the environment, sometimes even another car. Or being able to drive your car into objects or below terrain, as the textures are not matching the collision models.

Reset points: This second category includes instances when your car would reset, when the game would think that youre out of bounds. Most of these occurrences were in very specific places far off the busy streets, and not places you would frequent during races or challenges.

Visual: The last category covers changes that are mainly or purely visual. Slightly misaligned textures, floating vegetation, houses that are just slightly too high or low compared to the ground.

Collisions

Reset points

Need for Speed Heat is available now for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

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Mutts Canine Cantina is celebrating National Love Your Pet Day (Feb. 20) with Love Your Mutts Day parties Saturday in Dallas and Fort Worth, both from 1 to 3 p.m. They will feature vendors and contests for the title of best dog strut, best ugly dog, cutest butt and best outfit. Local doggy influencers will be the judges, and winners will receive a Mutts gift card. The guest list also includes Saving Hopes adoptable dogs. 2889 Cityplace W. Blvd. (at Oak Grove Avenue), Dallas, 214-377-8723; and 5317 Clearfork Main St., Fort Worth, 817-377-0151. Free for members; a day pass for the play areas is $8.95 (vaccinations required). Theres no charge to sit on the patio. muttscantina.com.

Also on the schedule

Homegrown Hounds Dog Deli and Bakery in Las Colinas invites four-leggers to make a St. Patricks Day paw painting during store hours through March 17. They are 8.5 by 5.5 inches, with four styles to choose from (leprechauns, pot-o-gold, shamrocks or rainbow). 5620 N. OConnor Blvd. A $10 donation is requested. 888-929-2697. facebook.com/snackinwaggin.

Yappy hours from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Fridays in March at K-9 Pointe Dog Park in Keller will feature free beer and wine, and food trucks will sell dinner. This weeks kickoff will feature TUPPS Brewery and Frios Gourmet Pops, followed by Wild Acre Brewing Co. on March 13, Real Ale Brewing Co. on March 20 and Shannon Brewing Co. on March 27. 405 Rufe Snow Drive. Free admission. cityofkeller.com/visit-play/special-events.

Organizers recommend wearing green to a St. Pawtricks Day Pawty from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Barney Wood Bark Park in Farmers Branch. The citys animal shelter will hand out swag and information, and Nuevo Leon Mex Mex Restaurant will sell soft drinks, wine, beer and food. There will also be dog-friendly vendors. 14090 Heartside Place. Free, with donations collected for the dog park. farmersbranch.dog.

There will be some extra fun at this years North Texas Irish Festival: a lure course. Along with the traditional food, entertainment and activities, dozens of area rescue groups will be doing adoptions in the Grand Building, and vendors will sell doggy treats and more. From 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday in Fair Park. Free until 7 Friday, $10 after; $20 Saturday; $20 Sunday; free for kids under 12; $1 per pet (benefits animal rescue efforts). All breeds are welcome as long as they are well-behaved, picked up after and on a short leash. For a schedule, go to ntif.org.

More fun at Mutts (details above): They will kick off a series of free monthly yoga sessions at 10 a.m. Saturday.

The Texas Humane Legislation Network will host Coffee, Donuts and Dogs at 10 a.m. Saturday at Humane Tomorrows new headquarters in Argyle. The lineup includes honoring Representatives Jeff Leach, Tan Parker and Matt Shaheen for supporting the groups mission and a discussion of ways to help Texas animals. There will also be tours, and coffee and donuts will be served. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. 1961 E. Hickory Hill Road. Free. facebook.com/HumaneTomorrow.

Dirty Burger Bar at The Shacks at Austin Ranch will host Yoga Poses With Pups at 10 a.m. Saturday (weather permitting). Youll need to bring your own mat for the one-hour class, which is pooch-friendly. 5804 Windhaven Parkway in The Colony. $15, with part of the proceeds going to Shilohs Road to Hope; includes a discount wristband for Dirty Burger Bar and Tackle Box Seafood. Reserve a spot by calling 469-731-5222. facebook.com/dirtyburgerbartheshacks.

The annual Helpful Honda monthlong campaign to help area pets find homes is continuing with the group matching the SPCA of Texas adoption fees over the next three weekends. The association of area dealers will also donate supplies to the city shelters in Fort Worth and North Richland Hills. facebook.com/NTXHondaDealers.

Picture Perfect Pet Photography will take St. Patricks Day portraits from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Buick GMC of Plano. 6425 Dallas Parkway. Free, with donations collected for Take Me Home Pet Rescue. facebook.com/pictureperfectpetphotography2019.

Also dog-friendly Saturday: a free Landscaping With Edible Plants class at Marshall Grain in Grapevine, the Boho Market at TUPPS Brewery in McKinney and TEXFest in Carrollton.

Artists for Animals annual Concert for Kindness is from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Moody Performance Hall. The evening of music, photography and art will raise money for homeless pets. This years beneficiaries are Dallas Cat Lady, Paws in the City and the Love Pit. Professional musicians will perform, and there will be food, beverages and a silent auction. Except for some adoptable VIPs, its for the two-leggers only. 2520 Flora St. Get your tickets, which are $100, at artistsforanimalstx.com.

More fun at Homegrown Hounds (details above): Their monthly Cooking for Your Dog at Home class is at 3 p.m. Sunday. $30 per family (includes food to take home). Dogs are welcome. Space is limited. Sign up at homegrownhoundfood.com. And they will host a St. Puptricks Day Yappy Hour from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday. A drinking contest at 7:30 will see which four-legger in small, medium and large brackets can down chicken broth the fastest. The party will also include a costume contest at 7 and free green beer and snacks for the two-leggers. You can also BYOB. Free.

More meet and greets (dogs are welcome at all): Allie's Haven Animal Rescue at the Three Dog Bakery in Fort Worth from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. ... The Humane Society of North Texas at the Petcos in North Fort Worth and Watauga from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. ... Tails From the Heart Rescue at the Hollywood Feed in Allen from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. ... Dallas Street Dog Advocates at the Hollywood Feed in Richardson from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. ... Straydog.org at the PetSmart in Garland from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. ... Legacy Humane Society at the Petco in Allen from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. ... No Borders Bulldog Rescue at Trinity River Distillery in Fort Worth from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. ... DFW Rescue Me at Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday. ... Rockwall Pets at the Petco in Rockwall from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. ... The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas at the Orvis in Dallas from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Three Dog Bakery in Arlington from 1 to 3 p.m., both Saturday. ... Bull luv able Paws and Chi Wawas Rescue at the Hollywood Feed on Abrams from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Click here for the list of rescue groups that will be at the North Texas Irish Festival (details above).

Mansfield is offering a Bark Ranger certification class from 2 to 3:15 p.m. next Friday at Oliver Nature Park. In addition to talking about outdoor safety and how you and your pet can become park stewards, they will create a keepsake. Upon completion of the training, you and your pet will receive a certificate, an honorary Bark Ranger dog tag, a collapsible bowl and treats. Then they will hit the trails to show off your new skills. Dont have a dog? You can participate with a shelter dog. Future dates are April 2 and 18 (times vary). One dog per registered adult, and they must be on a fixed leash. Bring a current rabies certificate. $12. Register at olivernaturepark.com.

Coming up: dachshund meetups at Mutts in Dallas and Fort Worth on March 16; a screening of Best in Show at Mutts in Dallas and Fort Worth on March 20; the Puptopia Festival at Main Street Garden, a St. Paw-tricks Day Party at the Shacks at Austin Ranch in The Colony and the first of four weekly Barks & Rec runs in Mansfields Rose Park on March 21; Mutt Madness at the Stoneleigh on March 22; Paws in the Park at Lewisvilles Railroad Park, AIDS Walk South Dallas and Willow Bark in Willow Park on March 28; Dog Bowl in Fair Park on March 29; Paws in the Park in Keller on April 19; the Barks & Rec 5K at Mansfields Rose Park on April 25; Dallas Pets Alives annual Pup Crawl on May 2; the SPCA of Texas Strut Your Mutt on May 9.

Send tips for B.K. on dog-friendly happenings and places to twoldt@dallasnews.com. Find more by searching for Dog About Town on Facebook, where we post event photos, and next Saturday in Briefing and at dallasnews.com. To subscribe, call 214-977-8333 or go to dallasnews.com/briefing. You can also follow us on Twitter at @Dog_About_Town and Instagram at bk_dog_about_town.

Dog-friendly patios

Note: Dog-friendly dining is outdoors and can depend on several factors, including the weather, how busy the restaurant is and who is working. Call ahead if you need to know for sure whether they can accommodate you. Please send additions or changes to twoldt@dallasnews.com.

* means it has received the citys dog-friendly patio variance (available in Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Carrollton, Fairview, Arlington, Flower Mound, Frisco, Lewisville, Euless and McKinney). The rules: Dogs must stay off furniture, be leashed and under control and wear a rabies tag. They cannot eat off the establishments dishes; they may be given water in a disposable container.

Weatherized means the patio is tented and/or uses heat lamps when it gets chilly.

Click here for a Google Sheets version of this list. Many thanks to pack member Stephanie Meeks for putting it together.

Alcove Wine Bar*: 2907 State St., Dallas, 214-871-2200

AllGood Cafe: 2934 Main St., Dallas, 214-742-5362

America Gardens: 2833 Morton St., Fort Worth, 972-802-2242

Americas Best Coffee: 1211 Debbie Lane, Mansfield, 817-473-8455

Angelinas Mexican Restaurant*: 4851 Main St., The Colony, 972-625-5372

Antebellum Ale House: 321 E. Oak St., Weatherford, 817-341-6625

Antonio Ristorante: 4985 Addison Circle, Addison, 972-458-1010

Anvil Pub: 2638 Elm St., Dallas, 214-741-1271

Ascension Coffee: 1621 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-741-3211

Asian Mint*: 5450 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-904-1055

Back 9: 4060 Belt Line Road, Addison, 214-272-7028

BackYard on Bell: 410 N. Bell Ave., Denton, 940-243-4990

Banditos: 6615 Snider Plaza, Dallas, 214-750-6100

Barcadia* (except when crowded): 1917 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-821-7300

Barley House*: 5612 SMU Blvd., Dallas, 214-824-0306

Barrel & Bones*: 2801 Plano Parkway, The Colony, 469-353-8810

Bartaco: 6130 Luther Lane, Dallas, 469-405-8226

Bavarian Grill: 221 W. Parker Road, Plano, 972-881-0705

bbbop Seoul Kitchen: 828 W. Davis St.* , Dallas, 469-248-3702

Becks Prime: 5931 Forest Lane* , Dallas, 972-661-8681

Bellagreen: 8041 Walnut Hill Lane (The Hill), Suite 810, Dallas, 972-639-5164

Beto & Son: 3011 Gulden Lane, Suite 108 (in Trinity Groves), Dallas, 469-249-8590

BFF Asian Grill and Bar: 2150 E. Lamar Blvd., Suite 100, Arlington, 817-385-0760; and 1601 E. Debbie Lane, Suite 2105, Mansfield, 817-473-7233

Bird Cafe: 155 E. Fourth St. (Sundance Square), Fort Worth, 817-332-2473

Bistro 31: 87 Highland Park Village, #200, Dallas, 214-420-3900

Blatt Beer & Table: 7859 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, 469-372-2080

Blue Mesa: 14866 Montfort Drive, Addison, 972-934-0165

BoomerJacks (weatherized): The chains patios in Bedford, Grapevine, Murphy, North Arlington, South Arlington, Fort Worth Cityview, North Fort Worth and West 7th welcome dogs, and most are big, lined with TVs, have outdoor bars and are cooled and heated.

Bowen House: 2614 Boll St., Dallas, 214-484-1385

Bowlounge*: 167 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas, 214-741-7737

BrainDead Brewing*: 2625 Main St., Dallas, 469-286-9005

Bread Winners Cafe and Bakery: 3301 McKinney Ave.* , Dallas, 214-754-4940; and 5560 W. Lovers Lane* , #260, Dallas, 214-351-3339

Brewed: 801 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817-945-1545

Brewn Blues Coffee House: 841 N. Tarrant Parkway, #100, Keller, 817-485-0909

Brix Bar & Grill*: 1410 K Ave., #1109A, Plano, 972-509-2749

Bryan Street Tavern: 4315 Bryan St., Dallas, 214-821-4447

Buffalo West: 7101 W. Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 817-732-2370

Buffalo Wild Wings: 1400 S. Loop 288, #110, Denton, 940-387-0924

Burguesa Burger: 710 Fort Worth Ave., Dallas, 214-748-7376

Buzzbrews: 2300 Victory Park Lane* , Dallas, 214-871-2301; 5815 Live Oak St.* , #102, Dallas, 214-370-5815; 4154 N. Central Expressway* , Dallas, 214-826-7100; ; and 2801 Commerce St.* (in Deep Ellum), Dallas, 214-741-2801

Cadillac Pizza Pub: 112 S. Kentucky St., McKinney, 972-547-3833

Caf Brazil*: Great people watching, and its open 24/7. 3851 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, 214-461-8762

Cafe de France: 17370 Preston Road, Dallas, 972-733-3400

Cafe Gecko: 5290 Belt Line Road, Addison, 972-458-9884; 6145 Windhaven Parkway* , Plano, 972-797-7726; and 1381 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, 972-373-4359

Cafe Intermezzo: 7401 Lone Star Drive, Suite B100 (Shops at Legacy), Plano, 470-322-4204

Cafe Istanbul: 7300 Lone Star Drive, Suite C160 (Shops at Legacy), Plano, 972-398-2020

Cajun Place: 190 E. Stacy Road., Suite 1320 (Village at Allen), Allen, 972-678-4550

Campisis: 1520 Elm St., Dallas, 214-752-0141; and 2115 Summer Lee Drive, Rockwall, 469-402-2603

Campuzano Mexican Food*: 2618 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-526-0100

Cane Rosso: 2612 Commerce St.* , Dallas, 214-741-1188; 7328 Gaston Ave., Dallas, 214-660-3644; 1301 S. Broadway St.* , Carrollton, 214-731-6402; and 815 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817-922-9222

Cantina Laredo: 4546 Belt Line Road, Addison, 972-458-0962

Caves Lounge: 900 W. Division St., Arlington, 817-460-5510

Cedar Springs Tap House*: 4123 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 100, Dallas, 214-377-7446

Celebration*: 4503 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-351-5681

Celt Irish Pub*: 100 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, 972-562-2929

Chadra Mezza: 1622 Park Place Ave., Fort Worth, 817-924-2372

Chan Thai: 312 W. Seventh St., Dallas, 214-948-9956

Charlies Creole Kitchen: 2129 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-821-8890

Chat Room: 1263 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817-922-8319

Chef Point: Four-leggers are welcome on the covered patio at this foodie favorite located in a gas station. 5901 Watauga Road, Watauga, 817-656-0080

Chelsea Corner: 4830 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 469-726-2211

Chicken Scratch/the Foundry* (weatherized): 2303 Pittman St., Dallas, 214-749-1112

Chill Sports Bar: 814 S. Main St., Grapevine, 817-310-0004

Chop House Burger*: 1501 Main St., Dallas, 214-741-2747

Chop Shop Sports Garage: 2661 Midway Road, Suite 109, Carrollton, 972-525-4753

Chuggin Monk: 3619 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 972-807-9329

Chuys: 4544 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-559-2489

CiboDivino Marketplace*: 1868 Sylvan Ave. (Sylvan | Thirty), Dallas, 214-653-2426

Clutch*: 2520 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, 972-979-3460

Coffee House Cafe* (weatherized): 6150 Frankford Road, Dallas, 972-232-2333

Cold Beer Co.*: 3600 Main St., Dallas, 214-370-9301

Community Beer Co.: 1530 Inspiration Drive, Dallas, 214-751-7921

Company Cafe*: 2104 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-827-2233

Cork & Growler: 8979 FM423, Suite 100, Frisco, 469-980-7499

Corner Market: Dogs are also welcome in their adjoining flower/gift shop. 3426 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-826-8282

Costa Vida: 5615 Colleyville Blvd., Suite 390, Colleyville, 817-656-1700

Cotton Patch Cafe: 190 E. Stacy Road, Suite 1108 (Village at Allen), Allen, 972-678-4105

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Fever 333 dropped a rallying cry of a new song called "Presence Is Strength" on Tuesday (March 3), and the politically charged track was recorded and released in just 24 hours. Not only that, but the band's high-energy frontman, Jason Aalon Butler, released a solo tune called "Bulletproof" at the same time.

Fans paying attention to Butler's Instagram Story early in the week were privy to the process behind Fever 333's latest anthem. On Monday (March 2), the singer shared videoswhile recording his vocal takes accompanied by bandmates Stephen Harrison, Aric Improta and producer John Feldmann.

Listen to both songs down toward the bottom of this post.

On Monday,Butler explained the thought process behind recording and releasing the fresh Fever 333 song within a day. Motivated by Super Tuesday's presidential primary elections in the United States, the activist frontman indicated that the effort would arrive in time for the primaries the following day.

When it did, listeners found the single sharing sonic space with "Bulletproof," a new solo selection from Butler himself. A bit slower paced than "Presence Is Strength," the song still presents the musician's signature rhythmic singing style amid a soundscape of distorted instruments and propulsive percussion.

Butler highlighted both tracks with a statement on Wednesday (March 4), saying he felt that each song was "more than just music.""Presence Is Strength" follows 2019's non-album Fever 333 singles, "Vandals" and "Kingdom." The band's debut albumStrength in Numb333rswas released in January oflast year.

I've been working as hard as possible on being as creative, inspired, artistically courageous and as efficient as possible. Yesterday I released two tracks I had a hand in making (solo + @fever333 one of them was written recorded mixed mastered and released in 24 hours. Due to the process, I feel they were more than just music. I feel they exhibit the capabilities we have and what we can achieve even when it seems like something we can't or even something we 'shouldn't'. The only way I could have accomplished getting these tracks out was to believe I could and that I should. So that's what I did. I guess what I'm trying to say is please do not allow these limiting constructs that have been put in place new you from at least fuckin trying to make shit happen. Create. Attempt. Dare. Risk. Whatever we can do a lot more than they've led us to believe. Let's do it. Whatever it is.

Fever 333, "Presence Is Strength"

Jason Aalon Butler, "Bulletproof"

See Fever 333 in the 50 Best Rock Albums of 2019

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Commercial growth in Wiltons 2019 grand list was sparked by a new addition and parking garage at ASML at 77 Danbury Road.

Commercial growth in Wiltons 2019 grand list was sparked by a new addition and parking garage at ASML at 77 Danbury Road.

Photo: Erik Trautmann / Hearst Connecticut Media

Commercial growth in Wiltons 2019 grand list was sparked by a new addition and parking garage at ASML at 77 Danbury Road.

Commercial growth in Wiltons 2019 grand list was sparked by a new addition and parking garage at ASML at 77 Danbury Road.

Wilton grand list sees 0.78-percent increase

There was good news on the grand list front for Wilton, following last years decline.

Wiltons 2019 grand list has increased by 0.78 percent. It stands at $4.285 billion, up from $4.251 billion in 2018, a difference of $33,328,535.

The grand list decreased 2.8 percent last year, when properties faced revaluation.

First Selectwoman Lynne Vanderslice attributed the 2019 grand list increase to commercial growth and inclusion of a few new residential houses and permitted remodeling/additions.

Commercial growth included a new addition and parking garage at ASML at 77 Danbury Road, and completion of Sunrise of Wilton, a new assisted-living facility at 211 Danbury Road.

Nearby, New Canaans grand list increased by 0.74 percent, similar to Wiltons, Ridgefields grand list increased by nearly 1 percent and in Darien the increase was 0.96 percent. Westons grand list increased by just 0.1 percent.

The grand list represents the assessed value (70 percent of market value) of all property real estate, personal property and motor vehicles in Wilton from Oct. 1, 2017 through Oct. 1, 2018. It is one of the tools the Board of Finance will use in figuring the mill rate for fiscal year 2020-21.

Wiltons 0.78-percent grand list increase comes from commercial and residential real estate values, which were up 0.77 percent; personal property which was up 1.58 percent; and a 0.24-percent increase in motor vehicle values.

The top 10 Wilton taxpayers on the 2019 grand list are:

1. CT Light & Power Company, assessed at $102,045,220.

2. Teachers Insurance & Annuity Assoc., assessed at $63,600,110.

3. ASML US LLC, assessed at $59,957,590.

4. Avalonbay Communities, Inc., assessed at $52,524,280.

5. Wilton Campus 1691 LLC, assessed at $29,022,980.

6. Wilton 50 LLC, assessed at $19,896,610.

7. Wilton 40 LLC, assessed at $18,485,740.

8. Wilton River Park 1688 LLC, assessed at $16,791,460.

9. Wilton Retirement Housing LLC, assessed at $16,708,260.

10. Sunrise of Wilton Prop Co LLC, assessed at $15,564,270.

Due to higher assessments for renovations and improvements, ASML moved from fourth to third on the list. And Sunrise of Wilton moved into the top 10, displacing I Park Norwalk II LLC.

pgay@wiltonbulletin.com

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Western Loudoun's signature greenery and quaint mid-century architecture collide on this five-plus-acre Bluemont property, which just entered the market for $989,000.

"The environment on the property is just so beautiful and peaceful," listing agent Melissa Donnelly told the Times-Mirror. "The two relaxing porches, one on the side and one on the back, make this the perfect spot to enjoy all of the peacefulness and wilderness that the mountain has to offer."

While at no lack for connection to nature, the 4,284-square-foot, three-bedroom home boasts plenty of visual and environmental appeal on its own. The contemporary spirit of this 1955 construction remains steady, even after having undergone more than $350,000 in renovations in the past two years.

These "personal touches," as Donnelly calls them, are evident from the moment one approaches the front door, itself a custom addition. Several recent additions can be found in the kitchen, its backsplash comprised of tiles handmade by a local artisan, a new, stainless-steel range hood hovering above the open-flame stovetop. White cabinetry, top-tier appliances and a massive, hardwood-topped center island combine to make a paradisaical playground for the chef in the family not to mention the massive walk-in pantry and the wine storage room at the other end of the home.

With an open-concept design that seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining area, family room and recreation room, the entire main floor is "very family-friendly," per Donnelly. "You have people playing pool in one room and hanging out, other people could be by the fireplace. It's great for entertaining," she said. Further, those wishing to get some exercise while unexposed to the elements can use the home gym, which was just finished last year.

The expansive master bedroom has its own fireplace and enjoys the same rustic hardwood flooring that runs throughout the main living area. The attached bathroom is nothing short of regal: Its heated floors are covered with honed marble and a large, mosaic-style medallion; the footed tub and aromatherapy steam shower afford the owners maximum relaxation. Additional living quarters and an opportunity for steady income can be found in the small cottage on the other end of the property, which has its own single-car garage.

For more information on this listing, contact Donnelly at 703-727-1124 or at melissadonnelly@premieragent.com.

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Home of the Week: 18368 Blueridge Mountain Road, Bluemont - Loudoun Times-Mirror

Concerned that the southern part of their city could be overloaded with apartments, DeBarys leaders have put a temporary halt on new multifamily housing projects around the citys SunRail station.

The City Council Feb. 19 unanimously approved a moratorium on new apartment-only projects in the transit-oriented development district, near the SunRail depot.

Our vision for that area is mixed-use, City Manager Carmen Rosamonda said. The commercial corridor could be eaten up with apartments.

Rosamonda added commercial development will be needed for a growing population.

For at least the next seven months, proposals for single-use multi-family housing, with no retail or office additions in the TOD will be on hold, while planners consider new standards and regulations for development and build-out in the district.

The vision of the community is [that] this would be mixed-use, Mayor Karen Chasez said. This is the sentiment of the community ... the sense that we have to get this right. ... I do think a pause is the right thing.

The moratorium will be in effect until Sept. 25, unless the council lifts it sooner.

The ordinance allows the City Council to terminate it earlier, City Attorney Kurt Ardaman said. You have that authority.

City leaders are aiming to ensure there is a balance and blend of other types of development in what is supposed to be a vibrant village or downtown-type center with events that will draw patrons from a wide area.

The moratorium is important so that we can have smart growth, Council Member Patricia Stevenson said.

Rosamonda added DeBary needs retail stores and offices to provide goods and services for those living in the city now and in the future.

Build it right the first time, he said, so that the downtown center will become a destination.

In a report from city planning staff given to council members, city staff put a fine point on the problem.

Most contact [city] staff is having from potential developers is for apartments only, the summary reads. Single use developers are more prevalent, and therefore more likely to approach DeBary Staff. However, mixed-use developers, while less frequent, do exist and may be a more appropriate fit in this area.

The report went on to say that, if left unchecked, residential-only development could choke out commercial and mixed-use development around the station.

Currently, one apartment complex, Integra 289, is now under construction in the TOD area, but city officials say there is interest in more multifamily development within the district.

Just before the council enacted the moratorium, the city received a proposal to build an apartment complex on the site of Clayton & Sons Garage, an auto salvage business at 721 S. Charles Richard Beall Blvd., DeBarys name for its segment of U.S. Highway 17-92.

Theres no appetite for commercial on this site at all, developer Lara Swanson told the council, in defense of more housing as necessary for future retail development. Commercial follows rooftops; there are not enough rooftops.

Swanson noted Clayton & Sons 14-acre parcel is a brownfield, whose soil is likely contaminated by automotive chemicals that would have to be cleaned and treated before any redevelopment could occur.

The TOD area encompasses about 200 acres, mostly privately owned, that leaders see as the future core of DeBary. DeBary, the TOD districts proponents say, will draw visitors and businesses if the area is developed to its full potential.

As matters now stand, Rosamonda said, city planners say as many as 3,825 homes both single-family and apartments may be built in and adjacent to the TOD district.

That number includes homes to be built in The Junction, a mixed-use project set to be developed on 64 acres owned by Steve Costa on the southeast corner of U.S. Highway 17-92 and Dirksen Drive.

In addition, there may be as many as 4,000 other homes within a 2-mile radius north of the TOD in the near future. That number includes some existing homes, Rosamonda said.

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EA Games have released a Spring Update for Need For Speed Heat. And, with it, they have added a selection of new content to the racer. The good news is that some of that is available free of charge to anyone who owns the base game. But a few additions will set you back a few bucks.

However, this is the murky Black Market were dealing with here, where nothing in life is (truly) free. So, its hardly surprising that money comes into the equation somewhere.

The Black Market Delivery feature will be added to the game once the latest patch has been downloaded. And its from there that you can enjoy your potential spending spree. Thats because somebody named Raziel will start importing a range of car models for you to populate your garage with. But, like I said, some things come with a catch.

That catch is the price tag of $4.99 which may, or may not be, value for money to you (but the only way of unlocking that 1993 McLaren F1). However, the free stuff I mentioned earlier isnt to be sniffed at, either. And could keep you busy, out on those open roads, for some time yet.

These freebies include a number of new characters and challenges, along with a selection of new accessorising parts. But the 2018 Aston Martin DB11 Volante is also included in that offer, so youll have at least one new set of wheels to try out. Thats if this version of Need For Speed has kept you checking your mirrors. If it has, the patch is 8.4 GB in size and is available now so, start your engines and well see you on the streets!

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Every craft, job, and career path you take requires a decent amount of understanding and passion for whatever it is you're doing. And that's definitely no different when it comes to entertaining hundreds of thousands, if not millions of viewers.It's all about authenticity and showing that you're not just another sellout trying to make an easy buck.

As far as the automotive tv show industry goes, there have been quite a few shows with their hearts in the right place, that have sharedtheir passion and authenticity with their viewers, showing that cutting corners is noviable way to build up a reliable and entertaining show.

On the other hand, there have been numerous others that have tried to improvise their way through the industry, which only led to backlash and hate from the community. With that being said, here are 10 of the fakest car tv shows out there, and 5 that are undoubtedly genuine.

You'd expect an automotive TV show to actually tackle cars and everything else related to them, but that's not that case when it comes to Counting Cars.

Airing its first episode back in 2012,the show is better of as "Counting Problems" as theconstant bickeringand drama the host of this show and his crew get into are countless, and, to be frank, boring and stale. And so are this series' episodes of everything you don't wanna see in an automotive tv show. Miraculously lasting 8 seasons, the show aired its last episode in 2018, and there have been no updates since then on whether or not the show will resume.

What is unarguably one of the worst automotive TV shows, Pimp My Ride checks off all the red flags. From disrespecting their participants, to scripting several parts of the show, the whole thing was nothing more than a masquerade hiding behind gimmicky customizations that had little to no actual functionality.

The show hosted by rapper Xzibit would remodel the cars, adding severalgimmicks to them, from your mainstream things like TVs and sound systems to the more bizarre additions such as full-sized pool tables and cotton candy machines. These customizations took long periods of time, often violated safety regulations, and had no use for the actual functionality or performance of the car.

It takes more than just two know-it-all mechanics to entertain an entire nation. It may be true that the show and the hosts are all about cars, but you have to keep in mind that this is the entertainment industry, and failing to entertain people doesn't go well in showbiz.

Airing their first episode back in 2001, and with a very low rating of 3.4/10 on IMDb, we're surprised the show has managed to last till now. For a show that tackles a lot of fast cars, they sure do know how to make your time go by slow.

You really hate to see an automotive TV show that had potential turn into another Keeping Up With The Kardashians reality show, and that's exactly what happened with Desert Car Kings. What started out as an insaneand interesting idea to restore vintage cars, quickly turned into yet another family feud.

The show would go on to last one season, as most of whatever cars the family actually repaired when they weren't too busy arguing lacked life and charisma, which quickly made the show dull and unentertaining to watch. This is one of those shows that has you wondering what it would've been like under different production.

You know a show is not destined for greatness when they have to spell the word "cars" with a z. Graveyard Carz was never expected to blow up. Especially taking into consideration the crew's extremely narrow field of experience, dealing exclusively with 1960-1970 Chrysler muscle cars.

With a slogan like "It's Mopar or No Car," we're surprised the show is still airing. If you find entertainment in one-trick wonders, then this show would be perfect for you.

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Despite having a unique and entertaining idea, where the show ventures into the streets of Oklahoma to capture the street racing scene, the execution wasn't quite there. A lot of the show's parts felt overly scripted, and a lot of the viewers were complaining that the show's host failed to show genuine brotherhood towards his crewmates and friends.

A combination of celebrities and cars, Unique Whips was all about remodeling and customizing vehicles for people like Lebron James, Chris Brown, and 50 Cent.

You'd think a show like this would be great, but unfortunately, it's not. It was repetitive most of the time and didn't provide any entertaining car-related content. It failed to balance its focus between celebrities and cars, which ended up ruining the automotive vibe and made it feel like another celebrity reality show.

This show deserves some credit as the idea and the results are amazing. If you appreciate the charm andelegance of these six-wheeled beauties, then you're bound to like some of the makeovers on Trick My Truck.

The show features a crew that remodels and customizes trucks of selected drivers. Sadly, the process of these makeovers and customizations isn't shown, making the series more of a talk show rather than an automotive one.

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Wrench'd is a perfect example of what an automotive TV show shouldn't be. The self-proclaimed "visionary in his field" host Justin Nichols is considered rather pretentious by his peers in the community.

As someone who's supposed to be a car expert, Nichols sure messes up a lot of the times and oftenhas no idea of what is going on. Just goes to show how "acting" isn't enough to run a successful tv show, especially when it comes to cars.

Considered to be the "world's worst car tv show" by Drive Tribe, Caffeine And Octane certainly fits the description. Whether it's the ingenuine camaraderie between the hosts or the fact that the show tries to copy content from other better-known shows in the industry, it'sjust a disappointment all around.

Moreover, the show focuses more on the hosts talking rather thanentertaining car-related content. It definitely isn't a show worth spending time watching.

The Grand Tour was created as a result of previous Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson being fired from the British production. This show is a great display of genuine camaraderie as Jeremy's previous co-hosts from Top Gear followed the automotive enthusiast and expert to Grand Tour.

The show exhibits very entertaining automotive content and provides a friendly competitive atmosphere in which the hosts compete against each other to win challenges in exotic rare cars.

Being a personal favorite, Chasing Classic Cars is probably one of the best shows for all of you classic car fanatics out there. The passion and love for classic cars that the show host Wayne Carini has are enough to maintain his viewers' attention, interest, and love.

The show that focuses on winning classic car bids at auctions and restoring them to their former glory, understands the importance of showing its viewers the restoration process which makes the show all around even better.

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At first glance, Fast N' Loud looks like your typical car restoration show, but it's not. Packed with lots of adventure, this show features two phenomenal automotive experts traveling the country and collecting worn-out cars that they restore to near-perfect state.

Part of this show's appeal also comes from the mutual friendship the two hosts share, in addition to the show adding some skits into the different themes of episodes. It's a very unique show that has managed to grab the attention of millions of viewers since the premiere of their first season.

Jay Leno's Garage is one of those shows that has something for everyone. The show features former late-night celebrity host Jay Leno embarking on his journey to repair, test, and exhibit some of the best cars in the country.

The show is quite entertaining as it goes into different aspects of the automotive world, as well as cover the stories of different peoples' car collection, from celebrities to your everyday folks. It also doesn't lack in comedy taking into consideration that Lenon is a stand comedian, which gives the show that nice little finishing touch to it.

The Overhaulin' crew repair, customize, and remodel broken down cars of unknowing deserving people such as returning veterans. The emotions and interactions on this show are heartwarming and tearjerking, which adds that personal feel to it. The crew did a great job connecting with their viewers, which brought the show success for nine beautiful seasons.

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Bollywood has always been a dreamland for many, especially because of the extravagant lifestyle of the actors. Moving around in expensive luxury cars is one of the reasons behind peoples love for Bollywood. Well, there are many Bollywood celebrities who own humble cars just like us apart from owning a range of luxury vehicles. Who are these celebrities and which cars do they drive? Heres a list.

Maruti Suzuki Gypsy

He is an avid automobile enthusiast and owns a few super bikers and cars like Nissan GT-R. John is a purist and also owns a Maruti Suzuki Gypsy, which has now been discontinued from the market. John has kept his white Maruti Suzuki Gypsy in a top condition and also takes it around the around every now and then.

Toyota Innova

The Toyota Innova has been the preferred choice of ride for many during the long hauls. The comfort of the cabin and exceptional reliability that it provides cannot be matched by any other car. Jackie, who owns cars like Bentley also owns an Innova and uses it quite regularly.

Tata Safari Storme

Anil Kapoor has been an actor for over 40 years now and the man who first caught the eye of the public or rather disappeared in front of your eyes inMr India is best known for his collection of flagship luxury sedans from Mercedes, BMW and Audi. However, he also has the Safari Storme SUV which was gifted to him by the carmaker to promote a TV series. The Safari Storme in Mr Kapoors garage uses a 2.2-litre diesel engine paired with a manual gearbox.

Toyota Fortuner

Next up is Aamir Khan, who is among the best actors in India right now. Also known as a Mr Perfectionist, Aamir owns a fleet of luxury cars including the Bentley Continental GT and Mercedes-Benz S-Guard among others. However, when it comes to regular cars, he owns a few of them including the Toyota Fortuner and a Mahindra XUV500. The new-gen Fortuner that he owns is not used much by him except for when he wants to be discreet.

Mahindra CJ4A

The veteran actor, Nana Patekar lives simple and does not own any fancy car. He owns a Mahindra CJ4A jeep, which rarely comes out of the garage. It is finished in a desert colour and is powered by a 2.2-litre petrol engine that develops a maximum of 72 Bhp.

Mahindra Scorpio Getaway

The adventurous Gul Panag loves to explore and is often spotted with her motorcycle in the mountains. She also owns a heavily customised Mahindra Scorpio Getaway that can go extreme places. The additions on her Scorpio Getaway include a rooftop tent, snorkel, off-road spec tires, a chemical toilet, a winch on the front modified bumper and so on.

Toyota Fortuner

Fortuner is a car with bulletproof reliability and it can run for years. Bipasha Basu owns a white coloured Fortuner and uses it regularly to tackle the Mumbai traffic. Since expensive cars can get damaged in the heavily congested roads and it takes a lot of money to repair them, using such humble cars is a much better idea.

Tata Nano

Tagged as the most affordable production car in the world, the Tata Nano found a place in the garage of many Indians but not as much Tata would have liked. When it comes to the celebrities, the Nano just never made an impact there. Kim Sharma, a popular model-turned-actor in Bollywood drives around in a Nano. Kim also owns a couple of luxury cars but when it comes to tackling the city traffic, she chooses the Nano over any other car in her garage.

Honda Civic, Chevrolet Cruze

Bollywood young heartthrob Disha Patani is the owner of two quite humble cars. These are the Chevrolet Cruze and the Honda Civic, both D-segment sedans. While now she is mostly seen in her Mercedes E-Class, Land Rover Range Rover or the BMW 5-Series, she used to travel a lot in her Cruze and Civic some time back. Disha has also been spotted enjoying a drive in her Honda Civic quite a lot of times.

Toyota Innova Crysta

Malaika Arora is a fashion diva and roams around in extremely luxurious vehicles including a brand new Range Rover Vogue. Malaika also owns a Toyota Innova Crysta which is used by her often. She has also been spotted driving around the car by herself. Malaika owns the 2.7-litre petrol automatic version of the car, which offers a very smooth and quiet ride.

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Great Notion Brewing, the pioneer known for popularizing New England IPAs in Portland along with boundary-pushing culinary-style beers, this weekend opens its new westside location.

The Cedar Mill taproom, at 230 N.W. Lost Spring Terrace, will hold a grand opening with ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. then complimentary barbecue.

The Beaverton location features 20 taps, a limited, barbecue-focused menu, and beer to go. The location includes 2,000 indoor square feet with rollup garage doors leading to a stone beer garden.

We really like the Timberland shopping center because it doesnt have that old strip mall vibe, said Ryan OConnor, vice president of operations. The wood, stone and metal really echos our Alberta and NW 28th locations.

Great Notion, which opened in Northeast Portland in 2016 and expanded to outer industrial Northwest Portland a year ago, is planning a fourth location, which is scheduled to open this summer in Seattles Ballard neighborhood.

Parties for the release of Fanzine IPA, a collaboration between Grains of Wrath Brewing in Camas and Fort George Brewing in Astoria, will be held tonight in Vancouver and Saturday in Portland.Courtesy of Fort George Brewing

Fanzine IPA, the recent gold medal winner in the American IPA category of the Oregon Beer Awards, was released this week at Grains of Wrath in Camas, and parties are planned in Vancouver and Portland.

The collaboration between Fort George Brewery of Astoria and Grains of Wrath Brewing in Camas will be celebrated tonight at Tap Union Freehouse in downtown Vancouver, then Saturday at Roscoes in Southeast Portlands Montavilla neighborhood.

Both parties are from 5 to 8 p.m. Roscoes is at 8105 S.E. Stark St., and Tap Union is at 1300 Washington St. #200.

The makers of the West Coast IPA described it thusly: A piney bitterness backs up the heavy hop additions, with grapefruit and other citrus notes. Mild sweetness from the malt bill lingers with a taste of orange juice.

Little Beast Brewery located at 3412 SE Division St, Portland, Or., May 24, 2019. Mark Graves/StaffMark Graves/Staff

Little Beast Brewing on Saturday will release the 2019 vintage of Dream State, whose predecessor earned a spot in The Oregonian/OregonLives 2019 ranking of Portlands top 10 beers.

The maker of fruited and funky farmhouse ales will release this years version at noon at its tap house, 3412 S.E. Division St.

For the first time, the brewery will offer vertical tastings of the foeder-aged ale with strawberries, pouring 2017, 2018 and now 2019 vintages.

The collector boxes sell for $99 and include limited-edition 6x9 prints of each label and a tap-handle magnet for each character. The last of the boxes are being offered Saturday at the brewery.Courtesy of Gigantic Brewing

Gigantic Brewing on Saturday will sell the last of its limited edition Hellboy collectors boxes, featuring all six Hellboy beers.

The Hellboy series, based on the popular horror comic-book character created by artist Mike Mignola, includes:

The collector boxes sell for $99 and include limited-edition 6x9 prints of each label and a tap-handle magnet for each character. Fifty-eight of the original 666 boxes remain.

Sales of the last of the boxes will begin at noon Saturday at the Southeast Portland brewery, 5224 S.E. 26th Ave.

Tight Tacos had been a mainstay at Growlers Taproom at Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard and 32th Avenue, but it was forced to find a new home after the taproom closed. Now it's taken over the kitchen at Southeast Portland's Thirsty Monk.Courtesy of Tight Tacos

The Thirsty Monk, a Belgian-beer focused bar in Southeast Portland, will reopen this weekend after closing for three weeks to remodel and incorporate Tight Tacos, a former food truck, into the bars kitchen.

Tight Tacos had been a mainstay at Growlers Taproom at Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard and 32th Avenue, but it was forced to find a new home after the taproom closed because of a landlord dispute.

Thirsty Monk CEO Barry Bialik said the bar will shed a few more remnants of its former European soccer bar vibe and incorporate elements of the Tight Tacos branding. The brewery taproom will reopen at 11 a.m. Saturday with Thirsty Monk taps only, craft cocktails and of course, delicious tacos from Tight Tacos.

Thirsty Monk also has pubs in Asheville, North Carolina, where it was founded, and Denver, and it brews Belgian-rooted modern ales at those locations, as well. It opened in Portland in 2018 in the former home of Bazi Brasserie.

The Belmont Station bottle shop at 4500 S.E. Stark St.The Oregonian

Belmont Station, the longtime Southeast Portland beer bar and bottle shop, is Oregons sole candidate for USA Todays readers choice Top 10 Best Beer Bars annual ranking.

Readers are able to vote once a day for their favorite from a list of nominees compiled by a panel of beer experts. The bars were chosen for their stellar selection of draft and bottled beers, many with a focus on regional or Belgian selections. Pair that with a relaxed atmosphere and knowledgeable bar staff ready to help any guest become a beer junkie, and you've got a recipe for a great beer bar.

Voting ends at noon Tuesday, March 17. The top 10 will be announced Friday, March 27.

-- Andre Meunier

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