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When a foot of snow and a near-blizzard get dropped on you and snow you in for a couple of days, there's time to marvel a bit at those who refuse to be snowed in, either by job requirement or by choice.
And so, as the snow gets shoved aside and as the thermometer tops zero, it's time to offer some praise …
n First to those who warned us, days in advance, that this storm was coming so that we could prepare: the weather specialists such as those at the National Weather Service and private forecasting agencies.
n To the media (print, TV, radio, Web, social) that spread the news of the impending "polar vortex" in ways the public could not ignore.
n To government and school/college officials who seemed well on top of the situation and issued warnings and notice of closings in timely fashion. Among these are city, town and county governments; school officials; and emergency management directors.
n To police officers, firefighters, ambulance drivers and medics who, against treacherous conditions, literally put their lives on the road to respond to such events as wrecks, fires, medical emergencies, impassable and slick roadways, and stranded motorists. Those folks do this every day, but those services are magnified in crises such as the one we have just lived through.
n To radio dispatchers and 911 operators who coordinated emergency responses to calls for help. They also serve who answer the calls, keep their heads and send help. We listen to dispatchers on the scanner every day, and we are often amazed about how quick, calm, clear and comprehensive the central dispatch system is.
n To the local and state road crews who worked under trying circumstances to prepare our roads for the coming storm and then remove the snow and fight the ice. Given snow rates of an inch an hour and unforgiving winds, the crews seem to have stayed on top of the job as well as possible. Theirs is a thankless job, for in every storm someone will find reason to criticize (sometimes justly). Still, our road crews do a remarkable, dedicated job clearing away what nature hath wrought with salt, sand and plow.
n To utility workers who likewise fought the elements to restore electrical power, water and natural gas service where it may have been disrupted. Working atop a utility pole or crawling into a crawl space in sub-zero weather is miserable work, and progress can be slow (especially slow if yours is the power that is out.) But the majority of such workers take their work, especially in such trying times, as public service.
n To hospital and nursing home staffs — nurses, techs, doctors, office and other support — who answered their callings by venturing out to help the sick and the infirm. Some, we know, stayed overnight at their medical facilities so they could be there for another shift to help their patients, rather than risk being trapped at home.
n To tow truck drivers who always face an impossible challenge of pulling vehicles out of ditches, medians and tree lines, but who, in conditions such as those this week, had to do so amid the dangers of snow, ice, blowing winds and sometimes reckless drivers.
n To emergency responders of another kind: plumbers and furnace repair people, who responded to fix broken pipes and no-heat calls.
n To private snow removal employees who worked long and cold hours Sunday, Monday and Tuesday to clear parking lots and plow out driveways.
n To the American Red Cross and other agencies that opened and staffed shelters to comfort those who had lost heat or had no other place to go.
n To homeless shelter staffs that worked to get people on the street to come inside for warmth and safety.
n To pharmacy staffers, convenience store workers, grocers, restaurant staffs and others who opened up to provide needed items: medicine, gasoline, bread, milk, a cup of coffee or a hot meal.
n To good neighbors, who, as Hoosiers and Illinoisans do, looked out for their neighbors — whether that be a phone call to check on an elderly neighbor living alone or plowing out a driveway with a farm tractor or stopping on the road to check on someone with their emergency flashers on — as is the great Midwest tradition. These acts of random kindness don't make big news very often, but they are as valuable as any because they are given freely without any idea of receiving anything in return except a thank you.
n To the skeleton crew of Tribune-Star staff members and delivery contractors who made sure a newspaper was printed, posted online and — as well as possible, given road conditions — delivered. To never miss an edition is one of the hallmarks of newspaper journalism, and our staff did a remarkable job in the most trying of circumstances, while many of the rest of us were snowed in and could contribute only from home.
The cynics will find fault with our list, pointing out a glaring example of negligence or arrogance within the broad groups we mention. And some will say that these workers were just doing their jobs and that they were in it for extra money or overtime. So be it. Still, most within all of these groups performed exceptionally, and, together, we all got through the worst winter storm since the blizzard of 1978 — thanks to their service to our communities.
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Rep. Eric Cantor (OH) wrote a guest blog for The Foundry. Here is an excerpt:
While Republicans applaud President Obama for bucking the far left of his party on Iraq and Afghanistan policy, we believe that his defense budgets threaten to leave us vulnerable in an increasingly dangerous world.
If anything is certain in these most uncertain times, it is that threats to the homeland will persist. Consider the recent provocations by North Korea and Iran. Last week the North tested a nuclear weapon and fired off a salvo of missiles. It is also reportedly preparing to test a longer-range missile in the near future. Meanwhile, Iran is defiantly developing the material to build the nuclear bomb. Last month, it brazenly test-fired a surface-to-surface missile with a range of 2,000 km.
The nuclear and ballistic missile threat from these rogue nations is undeniably growing. Both regimes have shown a willingness to share their illicit technology and know-how with terrorists or other unpleasant regimes. It would be unwise to assume either regime would not pass nukes on to terrorists or anyone else willing to pay.

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Deborah Madison's Latest Book Makes Me Want to Eat Sardines on Toast
I don't read many books in the strict "food writing" category these days. It wasn't always like this. In my "formative" years, I went through a faze where I consumed every Laurie Colwin book, breathlessly waxed on about MFK Fisher and combed through the writings of James Beard. But now that I write about food myself all day, it's had the effect of making me want to read anything but when I'm off duty. I'm like my friend the jazz musician who never listens to anything but talk radio when he's not working.
So, when Deborah Madison's latest book—What We Eat When We Eat Alone (Gibbs Smith), written in collaboration with her husband, artist Patrict McFarlin—landed on my desk, I put it aside. Until the other night when, looking for something to read in the bath, I picked it back up. And now I can't put it down. Madison's breezy writing has sent me back to my Laurie Colwin days. I think I want to be a food writer when I grow up.
The premise is basic: Madison and her husband spent years asking people about what they eat when they're flying solo. As Madison discovers, people eat all sorts of quirky things: leftover spaghetti sandwiches, frozen pound cake shaved into thin slices, saltines in milk. They eat on the couch, in bed, over the sink, with their cat. They trend towards canned sardines and tuna, cottage cheese, food laden with a number of chilies that only they can stand, extra cheese, only cheese. Some spend hours cooking elaborate feasts, some make the most of a toaster. Madison talks about men's propensity for huge, greasy slabs of meat that their wives have banned and women that sit down to a dinner of ice cream and nothing else. It's a book that makes you want to call Madison and confess the time you ate tuna pasta … in the bathtub … at midnight.
I think I love this book right now in particular. It speaks to the opposite of what America's food renaissance has evolved into, thanks to the media: Food today is about celebrity chefs, Iron Chefs, over-sexed and snarky judges; perfect dinner parties constructed by glossy food magazines (Gourmet's anonymous, beautiful poeple (i.e. hired talent) toasting over their perfect farm picnics is one of my current rants), guilt-ridden tomes on sustainability that make dinner a fretful event. It's anything but quiet and personal. (And of course, as a magazine writer, I often play right into it.)
But the act of eating alone is about just the opposite. No one can see what you're doing, where you're eating or what you're eating it with. Tom Colicchio isn't there and thank god, neither is Padma in a low-cut referee outfit. Madison's book offers such a wonderful glimpse into these private moments. It brings the pleasure of food back down to earth and into focus.
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Passed my test recently and my Dad was concerned that I wore all the right gear. I asked him what he wore back more than a few years ago before he fell of his 500 Norton. "Hmmmm, goggles. And a scarf your mother bought me if it was chilly". Brilliant.
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the roads, traffic and bikes were a lot different then too.
It's a shame our roads don't improve with technology as well, went out today in my van and a dual carriage way I was travelling on was utterly disgraceful. Not jus the odd pot hole but massive craters
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get used to more potholes, Cameron's spending all your money on a new train set, it's a BIG one and costs £32 billion
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stevebaldy says:
just cost me £70 on the wife's car today for a knackered tyre!
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ninjachica says:
Here you go (a 25 year old I know has just dug it back out!)
out of our village is a nightmare. Massive potholes and the roads are literally breaking up.
NC lovely train set
i had hours of playing with my kids brio train set.........much to their distain most of the time!.... ....usually because of serious layout/planning errors as in your photo.....
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try a claim against you local authority, my lad is in the process in Leyburn after wrecking a tyre and wheel, take photo's for evidence.
Brigette --- toot toot
yeh, I should have taken a photo of the tyre in hindsight, luckily hadn't damaged the rim...
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Stayed in the Garden Wing.Thoughtfully equipped for self catering, crisp white sheets, lovely fluffy towels, spotlessly clean. Big Georgian windows with real shutters, log fire, lots of books and games. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. We spent the weekend walking the beautiful gardens and grounds, blackberrying in the lanes and sitting in the secluded garden outside the Garden Wing reading and watching the butterflies in the lavender and stasis flowers. Tiverton has a shopping centre with M&S food hall and Saturday market. Killerton NT property is well worth a visit.
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- Two stylish apartments in an historic manor house (rated 4 star with Gold Award by Visit England) and a former gardener's cottage rated 5 star.Fursdon, in the heart of Devon, has been the historic home of the Fursdon family for more than 750 years. We invite you to stay in our very special self-catering accommodation set in a 750 acre traditional country estate in some of the most glorious countryside in Devon. The Park Wing sleeps six and has elegant and spacious rooms overlooking the parkland and beyond as far as Dartmoor. The cosy Garden Wing is perfect for 2 or 3 with one very large bedroom and a small one. It opens out into the lovely walled garden from the panelled sitting room.A short walk from the manor house, Fursdon Cottage is a detached stone cottage with its own garden and views of the Exe valley. It has recently been completely renovated to a 5-star standard and provides stylish and characterful accommodation. It sleeps up to six and you can bring the dog too.Logs from the estate are provided for open fires and the shelves are stacked with good books. Comfy sofas and window seats with fabulous views complete the picture of relaxation. You are welcome to wander in the beautiful gardens and walk across the estate to admire its ancient woodland and scenic views. ... more less


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New Staff Starting in Central Reservations!
It's that time of the year again new Reservation Agents started this week in Central Reservations. These are the first of the seasonal staff to arrive on the mountain. All new staff receive an orientation and training when they arrive on the mountain. The Res Agents (as we call them) will spend the next week or so touring all of the hotels, condos, and chalets that we have in our rental pool. They will be able to answer any questions you have about the rental units. Their training includes a health and safety orientation and procedures, how to use the computer systems, transportation to and from the resort, and general information about Big White Ski Resort and all the amenities up here. The Res agents can help you plan and book an incredible vacation! Make sure you say Hi to them when you call!
Announcing The Woods Wine & Tapas Bar
The Woods located in the heart of the Village across from the Village Centre Mall is the most recent addition to the dining scene at Big White.
CSP Volunteer Patrol Recruitment Night
Do you love skiing, snowboarding or Nordic skiing? Do you enjoy helping people? Do you want to meet a great group of people? If you answered YES to these questions then the volunteer patrol might be for you! The Canadian Ski Patrol, Ogopogo Zone is holding the annual recruitment drive on September 4th at the Ramada Lodge in Kelowna. To join the CSP Patrol you have to be 18 or older, and be a strong intermediate skier, boarder or Nordic skier.
Canadian Ski Patrol Winter Sport Snow Swap
Back for another year! The Annual Canadian Ski Patrol Winter Snow Sport Swap is the perfect place to get all the gear you need for an awesome season on the slopes.
The Four Legged Animals of Big White!
Here at Big White we are lucky to have an abundance of wildlife. The Loose Moose really does have cousins around here, and a new addition to our resident moose population. This young calf was spotted hanging out in a bog while Mom munched on some fresh greens. Deer are a regular sight. Marmots are easy to spot in the village!
Buy Your Pass & Win!
Back to school is upon us which means we are that much closer to the start of the ski season! There are less than 100 days to go before the lifts start turning and you are carving down our famous Okanagan Champagne Powder!
Good Craic, Good Times!
The Things That Make an Irish Pub Great:
Irish Pubs are as popular now in North American drinking culture as Budweiser and beer pong. And they fit perfectly into ski resort culture for so many reasons - all great communities have one or more that have become an institution. There's the Dubh Linn Gate at Whistler, St James' Gate in Banff, The Irish Heather in Vancouver and now The Blarney Stone at Big White!
Calling All Cycling Enthusiasts!
Greetings Cycling Enthusiasts, We'd like to tell you about a new cycling event launching this September, it's called...The Intrepid Stage Ride™ ★ Okanagan. While riding alongside a select group of like-minded adventure cyclists on this fully supported luxurious, half weekend adventure and half cycling challenge, where you will experience some of the most incredibly diverse scenery in BC's Okanagan Valley.
Big White Community Summer Camp
The second annual Big White Community Summer Camp is in full swing on the mountain with an average of 17 kids from 5 to 12 years old attending every day from 10am to 4pm for adventures, activities and fun!
Painting the Powder
The Powder Triple Chair was installed in 1979, by Mueller Lifts. The Mueller Lift Company was started in 1947, by Gerhard Mueller, a Swiss skiing enthusiast. Gerhard Mueller first starting building rope tows in the 1920's, he is also credited with building the first T-bar. Mueller lifts found commercial success in the 1960's and 70's.


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Oct 31, 2013, 1:23 PM by Eric M. Zeman
Google today announced the Nexus 5, a new smartphone that runs Android 4.4 KitKat. The handset, manufactured for Google by LG, is similar to the LG G2. It features a 5.0-inch full HD display that is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. It is powered by a 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor with an Adreno 330 GPU and 2GB of RAM. Significantly, the Nexus 5 adds support for LTE, and it is compatible with the LTE networks run by AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile in the U.S. It also includes Bluetooth 4.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, GPS, and NFC. The Nexus 5 has an 8-megapixel camera with a optical image stabilization, HDR+ for improved colors, PhotoSphere, and a 1.3-megapixel user-facing camera for selfies and video chats. It also features some of the innovations seen on the Motorola Moto X, such as Touchless Control. This lets users say "OK Google Now" to wake the phone and launch Google Now voice searches. The Google Nexus 5 is available for preorder from the Google Play Store. It ships November 5. It is being sold in both black and white. The 16GB model costs $349 and the 32GB model costs $399. It will also be sold by several online retailers, such as Amazon.com, and brick-and-mortar retailers, such as Best Buy. Sprint and T-Mobile have announced that their own variants will be available shortly.
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Aggregate employment dynamics and lumpy adjustment costs
This study examines what one can infer from aggregate time-series of employment under the assumption that adjustment at the micro level is discrete because of lumpy adjustment costs. The research uses various sets of quarterly and monthly data for the United States and imposes assumptions about how sectoral dispersion in output shocks affects adjustment through aggregation. I find no consistent evidence of any effect of sectoral shocks on the path of aggregate employment. I generate artificial aggregate time series from microeconomic processes in which firms adjust employment discretely. They produce the same inferences as the actual data. Standard methods of estimating equations describing the time path of aggregate employment yield inferences about differences in the size of adjustment costs that are incorrect and inconsistent with the true differences at the micro level. This simulation suggests that the large literature on employment dynamics based on industry or macro data cannot inform us about the size of adjustment costs, and that such data cannot yield useful information on variations in adjustment costs over time or among countries.(This abstract was borrowed from another version of this item.)
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Hip-hop wouldn't be what it is today without these artists who've been holding it down independently for years. Every one a trailblazer in their own right, these O.G.s showed the new generation how
Hip-hop wouldn't be what it is today without these artists who've been holding it down independently for years. Every one a trailblazer in their own right, these O.G.s showed the new generation how
A Seattle success story or the guys who put Minneapolis rap on the map?
We know what you're thinking: "How the hell is Macklemore an O.G.?" Don't get it twisted, Macklemore's no overnight success.
There is something to be said for straight-no-chaser honesty. For outspoken lyricist Slug, a member of the influential Minneapolis hip-hop act Atmosphere, it has always been a hallmark of his triumphant and, at times, turbulent caree
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Though the cause of his death is still unknown, a memorial has been organized to celebrate rapper Eyedea's life this week.
Fans of the Minnesota rapper, who died at age 28 on October 16, will be able to pay their respects at a public wake
Ladies and gentleman, grab your backpacks. Atmosphere is hitting the road this fall for a full Rhymesayers trek that's being dubbed the 'To All My Friends' tour. Starting on September 8 in Madison, WI, the bill also features labelmates Blueprint, Grieves & Budo and
The annual Soundset festival, helmed by the folks over at Rhymesayers Entertainment, will take place May 30 at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota. The bill is a true celebration of hip-hop and features a great balance of heavy hitters, respected underground heads and intriguing up-and-comers on two stages over nine hours.
Rhymesayers tastemakers Atmosphere will lea
According to reports, Bay Area rapper Murs has been released from his contract at Warner Brothers. Murs, who is known for his independent hustle, having previously moved significant units on his own, with crew Living Legends and as an artist on larger indie label Def Jux, released his major label debut 'MURS For President' on Warner in September 2008, to mild success. The album featured guest spots by Will.i.Am,
In a time when most rappers are working at UPS and indie label owners are heading back to business school, Minnesota hip hop heroes Atmosphere have consistently proven that it just takes time. The duo's buzz has increased, which has resulted i


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Obamacare Is Here, But Just How Well Will It Work?
After a troubled rollout, President Barack Obama's health care overhaul now faces its most personal test: How will it work as people seek care under its new mandates?
After a troubled rollout, President Barack Obama's health care overhaul now faces its most personal test: How will it work as people seek care under its new mandates?
Students in same-sex marriages will be treated the same as their straight married classmates when it comes to federal college loan applications, the government says.
The Supreme Court indicated Tuesday it won't offer much help to frequent flyers who want to sue when airlines revoke their miles or their memberships.
The Supreme Court has agreed to consider religious objections made by corporations to a provision of "Obamacare" requiring employers to cover birth control.
The state-owned Czech brewery Budejovicky Budvar said Tuesday an Italian court has banned beer giant Anheuser-Busch InBev, from using the Budweiser trademark in that country.
In Washington's budget showdown, both sides are sticking to their guns, as House Republican appear poised to push the government into a shutdown Tuesday over Obamacare.
The government says that all legally married gay couples will be able to file joint federal tax returns even if they live in states that don't recognize same-sex marriages.
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act isn't only a civil rights victory for same-sex couples across the country, it's also a financial win.
The Supreme Court could decide the financial fate of thousands of same-sex couples this week when it rules on the constitutionality of the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act.
The Supreme Court once again ruled in favor of binding arbitration clauses, putting another nail in the coffin of class-action lawsuits.
Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that Monsanto can control how farmers use its genetically-modified soybean seeds. Here's why those little beans are a big deal to you.
When it comes to breast cancer, your health care can be trumped by your finances: Even if your best bet is to follow in Angelia Jolie's footsteps, you may not be able to.
The Supreme Court said an Indiana farmer violated Monsanto patents on soybean seeds that are resistant to its weed-killer by growing additional crops without buying new beans.
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If the Supreme Court overturns the federal Defense of Marriage Act, some married same-sex couples could save $8,000 or more in income tax.
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Italy is well known for its red tape and this of course can include property transactions. However it does not mean that the system is worse than others and to some extent it could be considered safer. Generally, there are three steps involved in buying a property: proposal of purchase, preliminary purchase and final purchase. There are certain legal precautions that can be followed throughout each stage to protect your interests and ensure your purchase goes successfully.
Buying a house in Italy is no more complicated than buying a house in Britain provided that the appropriate precautions are taken, especially with regard to legalities.
An independent lawyer is motivated solely by the desire to make sure that the property you buy has good title, appropriate planning consent, is free of debt, charges and other burdens.
This motivation is compromised if the agency selling a property to you is also advising you legally. An English-speaking lawyer working with overseas property transfers is the best option for several reasons:
A lawyer based in your own country will be obliged to work at the legal standards of that country, which tend to be more stringent and efficient than in Italy.
What I should I discuss with my lawyer?
At your initial meeting, a good lawyer will be able to discuss with you your motivation for buying a property. Are you looking for a holiday home, looking to retire, seeking a big return on investment, buying to let and so on? They will also discuss areas that might best suit your interests, the types of properties available to you in the region, the types of ownership available to you, the best way to pay for the property, mortgage, inheritance and tax issues.
Forward Planning And Preparation
There is a way around this. Handing over a check to secure a property while on a viewing trip is not a good idea. It narrows the safety net considerably should there be a problem with the property. A good lawyer will facilitate you making a deposit into a client account before you leave for your trip to Italy. The amount you will have to deposit will depend on the type of contract that you are being asked to sign.
Depositing the funds into a client account means that you can have the preliminary contract or reservation agreement overviewed by your lawyer before the money is handed over. This releases the pressure that can be exerted by agents to sign the contract before having it checked, while also ensuring the agent that the funds are available should everything be in order.
This benefits the agents further. On your request, having reviewed the contract, your lawyer will release the funds. The agent will receive the funds in 24 to 48 hours rather than waiting several weeks for international clearance on a check. You should check with your lawyer that should you decide not to buy a property, funds will be returned to you with interest due. You shouldn't expect to pay more than €100 to €150 for this service.
Types of Contracts
Reservation Contract - If you are offered a reservation contract, this means that on paying a small deposit you reserve the right to buy the property for a fixed period of time that should be no less than three weeks. If you fail to purchase the property within the specified time you loose your deposit. Full Preliminary Contract - This contract requires you to pay between 10% and 30% of the property price and commits you fully to purchasing the property, unless the seller has a problem with proceeding. Even in this situation it can prove difficult to have the deposit returned. Sign a Formal Offer to Buy - A formal offer to buy is similar in legal terms to a contract.
A contract may be unfair on the buyer, unsafe and structured in a way that has negative financial effect on you in relation to ownership and tax. It is advisable never to sign a contract without having it reviewed by your lawyer first [see below].
Don't be fooled into thinking that if you are signing a contract in front of a Notaio, an Italian Notary Public by whom all land transfers in Italy have to be signed, that your interests are protected. A Notaio does not give legal advice to either the Buyer or the Seller. His sole purpose is to witness the signature of the title deed [the rogito] and other administrative functions. [Notary's fees are 2% to 4% of the property price].
Should I Sign Anything While in Italy?
Because it's a booming seller's market in Italy, buyers are faced with the dilemma, sign now, without reviewing the contracts or loose the property to somebody else. The implications are severe if you sign without having the contracts reviewed and the property turns out to have bad title or other problems associated with it.
If you haven't deposited funds with your lawyer in a client account, before you make your trip, arrange to be able to fax any documents relating to the property to your lawyer for review. Your lawyer should be able to do this within a few hours and go through the terms of the contract with you, before you hand over any money.
Once you are happy with the terms of the contract, your lawyer will instruct you to pay a preliminary deposit, usually about €3000. This should be followed by signing the main contract, two to three weeks later, after checks on the property have been carried out.
To sum up, don't sign anything before having it reviewed by your legal advisors. Doing this, you will be certain that you fully understand the terms of the contract. You will know that they are fair and reasonable and if they are not you will be able have your legal representation negotiate required changes to the contract.
In whose name should I purchase my property?
The way in which you purchase a property is worth giving considerable attention to because of the potential tax savings that can be made later on. There are a number of ways to purchase an Italian property and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. You may purchase a property in your own name, in the joint names of you and your wife, in the name of those who will inherit the property or in the name of a limited company. The method you choose will depend on your own personal circumstances and this should be discussed with your lawyer.
There are three points to note about the Italian taxation system when deciding on how to purchase a property.
The Italian system of Inheritance: Gifts on death, although currently often tax-free could until recently incur very high rates of taxation. There is no guarantee that inheritance tax will not be re-introduced by the Italian government. It therefore requires some consideration when choosing in whose name to buy the property.
Property transfer: Each time a property changes hands, certain taxes become payable. Minimising the number of times a property changes hands, therefore reduces tax liabilities and is an important consideration when deciding on how to buy your property.
It pays to have a solid understanding of the Italian taxation laws and your lawyer should bring you up-to-date with the current system of taxation. There is no guarantee that tax saving loopholes will remain and they may not always be advantageous to the purchaser. It is important that your lawyer assess your situation with you, weighing up the advantages and the disadvantages and helping you decide how you wish to deal with the transaction.
What Happens When I'm Ready to Sign Contracts?
Signing Before Notary There is normally a binding legal agreement to complete the purchase of the property at some future specified date, in the offices of a local Notary Public (Notaio). In view of the fact that this is an unequivocal commitment to buy the property and pay the agreed price at the time of signature, it is vital to have acquired all the documentation and search reports necessary to complete the purchase, or, at the very least to have ascertained all legal and practical difficulties / problems, and agreed a timetable to sort them out before completion. Italian law requires all contracts relating to land or buildings to be in writing, signed by both parties.
Notaries have a special duty of drafting the Purchase Deed [Rogito] and to ensure the proper execution, registration, and payment of all Italian taxes ancillary to the completion.
Checks carried out by the Notaio The vendor is the legal owner of the property and is entitled to sell the house There are no debts or mortgages on the house There are no written liens or burdens The vendor is aware that they must declare any outstanding private agreements regarding the property. For example if the vendor has agreed to allow a neighbour to build or extend within the minimum laid down by Italian law or has given a friend a right of way across the property.
Power of Attorney
The person buying the house may attend in person before the Notary, but, if this is inconvenient, arrangements can be made for a Power of Attorney ("procura") to be granted enabling another person to attend on their behalf. This must be in the Italian form and signed in front of a Notary. Your lawyer may appoint an associate in the area to sign on their behalf. However you can have a Power for signature drafted in your home country.
What Fees Can I Expect To Pay?
Land Registration tax is the main tax on real property. This is levied at 10% of the declared value for 'urban' property, and 17% of the declared value for 'rural' property. Most houses, even if the most remote rural areas have been 'urbanised', and the 'rural' property refers to land, or land with an agricultural building on it. In some cases, the property being sold is owned by a Company, in which case I.V.A. (VAT) at a rate of up to 20% is payable on the declared value instead of the Registration tax.
The declared value is based on the official rateable value of the property, which depends on the local comune, the category and location of house and the size. This is generally considerably less than the actual purchase price. The amount payable depends on many factors including whether the property is your first and only home or a second home, whether it's a new home and whether you are a resident.
New Property. Value added tax (IVA) is levied at 10% on new (for non-luxury properties) and at 20% (on luxury homes with a rating of A1 in the property register), and is included in the price charged by the builder or developer. If you build your own home you pay a reduced rate of IVA at 4%.
You may have to pay all or part of the Estate Agents fees. These would typically be 3% -5% of the actual value of the property. Though some agents have been known to charge up to 10%, especially when selling to foreigners. It is important that you are aware of this and query any unreasonably high fees.
You will also pay the Notary's fee. This amounts to approximately 2.5% of the total declared value of the property, with a minimum charge of approximately €1,300. Bear in mind that there can be variation between notaries.
You will also pay the Geometra's fee for the conveyance of the property. These can vary between €500 and €2,000 depending upon what work is involved in the conveyance.
In many cases you may not wish to be in Italy at the time when the public title deed needs to be signed. In these circumstances you need to have a Power of Attorney prepared authorising either someone nominated by you or a person associated with your lawyer to sign on your behalf. Bear in mind that you will also then have to pay the expenses of the person who attends to sign and pay the taxes on your behalf. Obtain an estimate from you lawyer in advance. Preparing the documents to authorize Power of Attorney should not cost more than €250
In order to buy property in Italy, you need to be registered with the Italian tax authorities and to have a tax identification number. The fee for obtaining one should not be any more than €250.
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Standing army paves the way for runners
October 31, 2007, 9:14PM
The world's elite runners need just over two hours to complete the 26.2-mile New York City Marathon. But the behind-the-scenes crew that makes sure everything goes off without a hitch on race day needs more than two months to prepare, with plenty of hurdles along the way. Full story »
Report: Port Authority pondering toll hikes
October 31, 2007, 10:09AM
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is looking into requesting a toll hike after next week's elections, and the Island's three Port Authority-controlled bridges could be included, the Star Ledger of Newark is reporting. According to the paper, the proposed increases, which would be the first since 2000, could include a $2 hike at the Outerbrige Crossing... Full story »
Clifton accident sends school bus flying, children left shaken
October 31, 2007, 9:08AM
Six pre-school aged students got a real scare this morning, on Halloween, when the yellow school bus they were riding in tipped over onto its side at the intersection of Park Hill Avenue and Park Hill Lane in the Clifton section of Staten Island after getting into a fender-bender with a taxi. Luckily for all involved, no one was... Full story »
Morning Traffic Update: Grid-locked
October 31, 2007, 7:15AM
Here's a quick look at what's going on out there on the roads for your morning commute. According to 1010 WINS, it's the same-old, same-old here on Staten Island, with bumper-to-bumper traffic on the eastbound SIE from Bradley Avenue all the way up to the Verrazano Bridge. Westbound traffic is, of course, moving well. Have you figured out a way... Full story »
Morning Traffic Update: Bumper-to-bumper to the bridge
October 30, 2007, 7:15AM
O.K., apparently we ruffled some feathers in here yesterday by labeling the morning commute as "easy." Just to clear things up, we called the commute easy, because there were no accidents being reported on any major roads on either 1010 WINS or 880 CBS. Even without an incident on the roadways, we understand that the gridlock on Staten Island in... Full story »
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Pols, transportation officials meet to solve traffic crisis
October 29, 2007, 6:15PM
For every Staten Islander who has gotten "the look" from the boss when they arrive late to work in the morning; for every missed family dinner, doctor's appointment, or school play, for every extra hour spent standing on a packed express bus, there is hope on the way. Elected officials met with transportation agencies today in Rep. Vito Fossella's Eltingville... Full story »
Some Midland Beach streets now 1-way
October 29, 2007, 9:15AM
Several streets in the Midland Beach section of Staten Island have been converted to one-way beginning today. Starting this month, streets between Midland Avenue and Hunter Avenue, from Moreland Avenue to Patterson Avenue will be made one-way in two phases. Full story »
Pols, transportation officials to meet on traffic mess
October 26, 2007, 6:04PM
For all the hours Staten Island commuters have been spending as captives on express buses each evening, there might as well be a movie to watch and a meal served, said Marlee Tanenbaum, an X2 rider from Grasmere. Travel times have doubled for some commuters, whose one-way trips have grown to nearly two hours or longer. Full story »
B'klyn pol has unique answer to Island traffic woes: A tunnel
October 26, 2007, 5:27PM
City councilman will propose the plan next Thursday prior to congestion pricing hearing Full story »
Panel member says city is using decade-old data to plan for congestion pricing
October 26, 2007, 9:02AM
The city is using decade-old data to estimate the effects of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's plan to cut traffic by charging motorists to drive into much of Manhattan, making the projections questionable, a member of the state panel evaluating the plan said. "Will someone please tell me how a survey done in 1997 can tell you how long it takes to... Full story »
Morning Traffic Update: Smooth sailing on your Friday commute
October 26, 2007, 7:01AM
From giving the traffic maps on 1010 WINS and 880 CBS a once-over, it doesn't look like there are any major accidents out there that would foul-up your morning commute. Here on Staten Island, traffic on the eastbound SIE starts building around Bradley Avenue and stays heavy up to the Verrazano Bridge. Westbound traffic to the three New Jersey-bound spans... Full story »
Panel on mayor's traffic plan to meet
October 25, 2007, 1:24PM
Group will discuss feasibility of Bloomberg's congestion pricing plan Full story »
Morning Traffic Update: What a mess
October 25, 2007, 7:15AM
Why is it that whenever there's some weather out there -- whether that weather is snow, or rain, or fog -- do people seem to forget how to drive? Anyway, with the wet roadways, it's a bit of a mess out there today. There's an accident on the Brooklyn Bound lower level of the Verrazano Bridge that is blocking one... Full story »
Truck bumps car on SIE
October 25, 2007, 7:02AM
A semitrailer truck bumped into a car on the Brooklyn-bound Staten Island Expressway near Manor Road (Map).. There are no reported injuries, but the incident is certain to cause traffic backups on the road which is normally heavily congested during the morning rush hour. Full story »
Accident on V-N
October 24, 2007, 5:50PM
Police are responding to a tractor-trailer accident on the Gowanus Expressway near the upper level of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Staten Island bound. Traffic is slow with one lane blocked. Full story »
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