Renowned for blending musical genres as he did with his 1989 multi-Grammy winning "Album of the Year" Back on the Block and 1995's platinum Q's Jook Joint, Quincy Jones: Soul Bossa Nostra will feature an assortment of artists and producers from the Pop, R&B and Hip-Hop worlds such as Usher, Ludacris, Akon, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, T-Pain, Robin Thicke, LL Cool J, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Wyclef Jean, Q-Tip, Talib Kweli, Three 6 Mafia, David Banner, Bebe Winans, Mervyn Warren, Jermaine Dupri, DJ Paul, and Scott Storch, among others who wanted to pay tribute to these works by Jones.
tracks: 1.Ironside (Feat. Talib Kweli) 2. Strawberry Letter 23 (Feat. Akon) 3. Soul Bossa Nostra (Feat. Ludacris, Naturally 7 And Rudy Currence) 4. Give Me The Night (Feat. Jamie Foxx) 5. Tomorrow (Feat. John Legend) 6. You Put A Move On My Heart (Feat. Jennifer Hudson) 7. Get The Funk Out Of My Face (Feat. Snoop Dogg) 8. Secret Garden (Feat. Usher, Robin Thicke, Tyrese Gibson, LL Cool J, Tevin Campbell And Barry White) 9. Betcha Wouldn't Hurt Me (Feat. Mary J. Blige, Q-Tip And Alfredo Rodriguez) 10. Everything Must Change (Feat. Bebe Winans) 11. Many Rains Ago (Oluwa) (Feat. Wyclef Jean) 12. P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) (Feat. T-Pain And Robin Thicke) 13. It's My Party (Feat. Amy Winehouse) 14. Hikky-Burr (Feat. Three 6 Mafia And David Banner) 15. Sanford And Son (Feat. T.I., B.o.B., Prince Charlez And Mohombi)
Recording information: A&R Studios, New York, NY (1971); Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA (1971); Dunham Studios (1971); Fever Recording Studios, Noho, CA (1971); Germano Studios, NY (1971); Henson Recording, Los Angeles, CA (1971); Hit Factory Criteria, Miami, FL (1971); Hypnotize Minds Studios (1971); Leapyear Studios, Los Angeles, CA (1971); Mason Sound, North Hollywood, CA (1971); Morrissound Recording Studios, Tampa, FL (1971); N-Da Basement, Atlanta, GA (1971); Platinum Sound Recording Studio, New York, NY (1971); Plush Recording Studio, Orlando, FL (1971); Record Plant Studios (1971); Sensible Studios (1971); Skyland Studios, MN (1971); SMT Studios, New York, NY (1971); Solitaire Studios, Atlanta, GA (1971); SouthSide Studios, Atlanta, GA (1971); Studio 216 (1971); the Record Plant, Hollywood, CA (1971).
Creator: Ianthe Zevos.
Photographer: Christian Lantry.
Other than a handful of one-offs, producer, composer, and arranger Quincy Jones has been busy outside of the music world, acting as a film producer and a cultural ambassador. Q: Soul Bossa Nostra is his first proper "new" album in 15 years, though it revisits tracks he either composed, recorded, or produced previously with a host of the current era's most popular artists from the R&B, pop, and hip hop worlds. Given his rep, the star power here is not surprising. They re-record classic songs with new singers, or in some cases, add vocals to tracks that never had them at all. The lead-off single is a remake of Shuggie Otis' classic "Strawberry Letter 23," which Jones produced for the Brothers Johnson in 1977. The vocal and production by Akon employ shimmering, slippery hip-hop rhythms, Auto-Tune, and layers of programmed keyboards and backing vocals. The oft-sampled hit "Soul Bossa Nova" appears here as a collaboration between Naturally 7 and Ludacris (who has sampled it himself). Q composed "Ironside" for the '70s television series; he uses the original orchestral and vocal tracks with a rap by Talib Kweli on top. "Tomorrow," with John Legend, was cut by Q and Tevin Campbell in 1990. Campbell is here on a remake of "Secret Garden"; he and Barry White appeared on the signature cut. This version keeps White's vocal, and adds Robin Thicke, LL Cool J, Usher, and Tyrese. "Get the Funk Out of My Face," with Snoop Dogg, retains the Brothers Johnson feel. "P.Y.T." is remade here by T-Pain and Thicke. Bebe Winans' reading of "Everything Must Change, is easily the classiest thing here; it stands out as utterly beautiful. Soul Boss Nostra feels more like a tribute exercise than an album, assembled more for radio play and to attract the holiday and single-track download markets. ~ Thom Jurek
Talib Kweli; Akon; Ludacris; Naturally 7; Rudy Currence; Jamie Foxx; John Legend; Jennifer Hudson; Snoop Dogg; LL Cool J; Robin Thicke; Tevin Campbell; Tyrese Gibson; Usher; Barry White; Alfredo Rodriguez; Mary J. Blige; Q-Tip; BeBe Winans; Wyclef Jean; T-Pain; Amy Winehouse; David Banner; Three 6 Mafia; B.O.B.; Mohombi; Prince Charlez; T.I.
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Monday, October 24, 2011
Back To Europe
Our British friend Geoff, after years of complaining about the States and how much he hates it, has finally made the decision to go back to Europe. Of course, in typical Geoff fashion, he is waiting until next year to do it. Something about seeing who moves in next door to his apartment. What exactly that has to do with the decision to go, I don't really understand. He's not sure whether he wants to live in Spain or the south of France. He last lived in Benidorm, Spain before coming to the US, and he plans to rent a place there before making a final decision. He hates city living, so will undoubtedly look for a place in the country with access to the amenities of a city. The good news for us is that we'll have someone else to visit in Europe, if we can ever go again. In my current state of health, I can't even think of a trip like that, but who knows what improvements time may provide?
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The significance of the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) sweeping victory in the assembly elections is disproportionately greater than the smallness of Delhi as a union territory since the elections foreshadow India’s political future — most political contests are now likely to be between the Centre-right (in the form of the BJP) and a Centre-left option (likely to be a regional party). The Congress’ increasing irrelevance as a popular political force in most electoral contests will have an important bearing on how all the other political parties behave.
The BJP’s success in contests of this format (that is the BJP versus centre-left regional parties) is likely to be more mixed than its trouncing of the Congress over the past 12 months have suggested, as such contests underscore three weaknesses in the BJP construct even if the AAP had just won a simple majority instead of winning 67 of the 70 seats on offer.
RSS ideologue KN Govindacharya captures the BJP’s problems better than any sell-side an alyst, as mentioned in an article published earlier in a prominent financial daily: “Senior Sangh ideologue KN Govindacharya feels that for dealing with a state like Bihar the BJP will have to change its image and policies. ‘The party has to develop an image of being pro-poor. Its policies of late have contradicted that, which will affect its chances in a poor state like Bihar. If it really wants to appeal to the people there, it has to change its land-acquisition policies and show itself as pro-farmer.’
The Delhi assembly elections reflect the need for parties to understand the local needs of people and not vague promises, Govindacharya added. ‘In Bihar, the BJP will have to address the problems of migration. Their social engineering methods have to be in interest of the people there, to win their trust. Their methods of relying on booth management or one person’s charisma will not work.’”
As highlighted in the model portfolio that my colleagues at Ambit published the day before the election result, while we are still overweight cyclicals, we are cutting our overweight in cyclicals by another notch. The Delhi elections reinforce my conviction that India is in the middle of a traditional post-general election economic recovery rather than at the beginning of a new Modi-led epoch.
The Delhi setback for the BJP will not only buoy non-BJP regional leaders in Bihar (slated for assembly elections somewhere between September and December 2015), UP and West Bengal (both of which are set for assembly elections next year), it could also have significant implications for the BJP’s economic policies. In particular, there are three significant implications which will give investors food for thought:
Second, the BJP has been explicitly urging state governments to push forward land and labour reform at the state level. Furthermore, at the Centre, in early January, the BJP promulgated an ordinance to amend the UPA’s Land Acquisition Act. The BJP’s ordinance (which has not yet been tabled in Parliament) says that for projects which are in the “public interest” (for example, industrial corridors, public-private partnership projects, rural infrastructure, affordable housing and defence) consent from local people is not required. My meetings in Delhi suggest that even people within the RSS and policymakers are surprised at the political audaciousness of this ordinance. If the RSS’s hand is strengthened by the loss in the Delhi elections, it is possible that the NDA could throttle back on this push for land and labour reforms.
Third, in our meetings with investors over the past six months, we have been repeatedly asked whether Modi’s ascension signals a new epoch for India, one in which the country grows at a stretch for, say, ten years. Our response has been unequivocal — all the data available suggests that we are in the mid of a typical cyclical economic recovery of the sort India witnesses every decade or so (usually after a decisive General Election result). In the first three years of such a cyclical recovery, the Sensex typically compounds at around 35% per annum. Then, as the government loses steam due to corruption, inflation and political setbacks, the rally fizzles out and over a decade-long economic cycle the Sensex delivers 17% per annum.
Despite the concerns, I am still positive on the Sensex with end-March 2015 target of 30,000 and end-March 2016 target of 36,000. While my colleagues at Ambit are staying overweight cyclicals, in our latest model portfolio, the cumulative weight of defensives (that is, consumer staples, IT and pharma) has moved up to 27% against 18% in our July 25, 2014 portfolio (and against 32% in the Nifty).
Saurabh Mukherjea; CEO, institutional equities, Ambit Capital
The writer, who has also authored Gurus of Chaos: Modern India’s Money Masters, has no financial interest in the stocks mentioned in this column
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By Phyllis Meras, November 14, 2013 for the Villiage Gazette
BRECKINRIDGE LONG American Eichmann???: An Inquiry into the Character of the Man Who Denied Visas to Jews, By Neil Rolde. Polar Bear and Co., 287 pages. $16.95.
Oak Bluffs seasonal resident Neil Rolde for 16 years was a representative in the Maine state legislature and the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate from that state in 1990. He has long been concerned with what it means to be in governmental office.
Mr. Rolde’s Jewish wife of 52 years, Karla Florsheim Rolde, escaped with her parents from Germany in the 1930s. In his new book (he has written 11 others), Mr. Rolde, an American-born Jew, angrily questions the actions of Breckinridge Long, the State Department official responsible for refugees during the Roosevelt administration in World War II. Mr. Rolde is especially concerned with Mr. Long’s unwillingness to admit Jewish refugees.
Breckinridge Long had impeccable American lineage. One of his forebears, John Cabell Breckinridge, was vice president of the United States under James Buchanan. A white Anglo-Saxon Protestant from St. Louis, Mr. Long was a graduate of Princeton and a member of its board of trustees. He was also a dedicated Democrat, devoted in his allegiance to Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Long had first entered government service as a third assistant secretary of state under Woodrow Wilson. He hoped to be elected to the Senate, but wasn’t.
When Roosevelt ran for President, Mr. Long worked hard for him and was appointed ambassador to Italy in 1933 as a reward. He arrived at his post as Mussolini was coming to power. Mr. Long described him in correspondence with the President as “an astounding character.” He found Il Duce’s Fascist black shirts “dapper and well dressed . . . and lending an atmosphere of individuality and importance to their surroundings.” He had previously found Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf “eloquent in opposition to Jews as exponents of Communism and chaos,” and some began to think of Mr. Long as perhaps pro-Fascist. Yet in 1936, he returned to Washington and went to work for Roosevelt’s re-election.
Then in 1938, after Kristallnacht, the smashing of the windows of Jewish businesses in Germany, and Hitler’s takeover of Austria, Roosevelt recalled the U.S. ambassador to Germany and called for an international conference on refugees. After the full-scale outbreak of war in Europe. Breckinridge Long was put in charge of getting all Americans in dangerous war zones back home. He quickly managed the safe return of 75,000 of them.
His next role was as an assistant secretary of state. By 1940, in that position he began dealing with what he called “the influx of aliens.” He wanted to see less immigration so more U.S. citizens could come home. Concerned as he had been previously with the fate of Americans abroad, he wanted to see immigration legislation changed for their benefit. Americans were finding, when they sought to escape from tumultuous Europe, that the ships that could get them home had been fully booked by refugees. When Mr. Long asked questions about who they were and why they should be admitted, he was told by concerned Jewish religious leaders in America that many of those Europeans desperately seeking to come to the United States were “intellectuals and brave spirits, refugees from the tortures of dictators.” Mr. Long replied he was sure that some of the refugees were German agents and sympathizers.
As far as Jewish immigrant children seeking to come to America were concerned, Mr. Long wrote in his diary: “I have accepted a proposal to facilitate the reception here of 1,000 Jewish children from France. Another effort will be made to move 6,000 or 8,000 to this hemisphere. They are derelicts. Their elders are being herded like cattle and deported to Poland or to German workshops . . . The appeal for asylum is irresistible . . . but we cannot receive into our own midst all — or even a fraction of the oppressed — and no other country will receive them.” In the end, at Eleanor Roosevelt’s request, the number of Jewish children accepted from France was increased from 1,000 to 5,000. Author Nolde also praises Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor at the start of the war, a time when that department was in charge of immigration, for her humanitarian efforts.
But Mr. Long continued to insist that “many agents” — Jewish and non-Jewish — were being brought into the United States by the Germans in the guise of refugees. Clearly, Neil Rolde proves that Breckinridge Long worked hard to limit the number of refugees allowed into this country in the war years, and it seems likely from his book that Mr. Long was at least a “garden” anti-Semite who had grown up where few Jews were known and was uncertain about them. Seeking to equate him with the German SS officer, Otto Adolf Eichmann, responsible for six million Jewish deaths in the war, seems a long stretch however.
Breckinridge Long American Eichmann??? is a thought-provoking book, but it calls for close study by serious and informed readers and would have benefitted enormously from an index.

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'It is the right thing to do.' State, local officials react to Cuomo resignation
Cuomo, a Democrat, could have sought a fourth term for governor in 2022. Instead, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, a western New York native, will fill the remainder of his third term and make history as the first woman to serve in the role.
Local, regional, and federal elected officials increasingly called for Cuomo's resignation as more sexual harassment accusations were made public.
Cuomo, 63, repeatedly and defiantly resisted calls for his resignation over the the past five months. During that time, multiple women, including Ana Liss, a former Cuomo aide and now Monroe County's director of planning and development, accused the governor of inappropriate or harassing behavior.
Here are some reactions to Cuomo's announcement from local leaders:
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul
I agree with Governor Cuomo's decision to step down. It is the right thing to do and in the best interest of New Yorkers.
As someone who has served at all levels of government and is next in the line of succession, I am prepared to lead as New York State’s 57th Governor.
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello
Andrew Cuomo’s decision to step down is the right thing to do given the seriousness of the findings in the Attorney General’s report. The Governor has lost the confidence of the people of the State of New York and of his partners in government. This allows our state to move forward.
I am grateful for the courageous women who came forward to expose this behavior and to ensure that a person in a position of extraordinary power was held accountable.
I have known Lt. Governor Hochul for a decade and have full faith and confidence in her ability to lead our state forward. Once sworn in, she will become the first woman to serve as Governor, the highest office in New York State. Lt. Governor Hochul is a thoughtful leader who knows the issues that impact upstate New York well. I look forward to working with her on behalf of Monroe County’s residents.
U.S. Rep. Joseph Morelle
It is in the best interest of all New Yorkers that the Governor has resigned. These are unprecedented times and it is incumbent on all of us to remain united in our commitment to tackling the challenges we face and moving New York State forward.
I look forward to working alongside Governor Kathy Hochul to deliver the support families need and deserve as we continue to recover from the pandemic.
Lindsey Boylan, former state economic development adviser to Cuomo and first to publicly accuse him
From the beginning, I simply asked that the Governor stop his abusive behavior. It became abundantly clear he was unable to do that, instead attacking and blaming victims until the end. It is a tragedy that so many stood by and watched these abuses happen.
I am thankful for the Attorney General, the investigators and all those who have pursued the truth despite intimidation and threats of retaliation.
Most importantly, I am in awe of the strength of the other women who risked everything to come forward. My hope always has been that this will make it safer for other women to report their own harassment and abuse. I will continue the fight to make that happen.
Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart
This was the right move for the people of New York. Sexual harassment matters. Corruption matters. Cuomo's tenure shows we need term limits for executives and massive ethics reform.
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli
The Governor has done the right thing. New York is facing many challenges as we battle the ongoing impact of COVID-19. My team and I stand ready to assist incoming Governor Hochul as we move the state forward.
State Attorney General Letitia James
Today closes a sad chapter for all of New York, but it’s an important step towards justice.
I thank Governor Cuomo for his contributions to our state. The ascension of our Lieutenant Governor, Kathy Hochul, will help New York enter a new day. We must continue to build on the progress already made and improve the lives of New Yorkers in every corner of the state. I know our state is in good hands with Lieutenant Governor Hochul at the helm, and I look forward to continuing to work with her.
“Too little, too late. After months of resounding calls for his resignation, Governor Cuomo has finally decided to do right by the people of New York State and step down. The damage caused by Governor Cuomo and his allies has hurt all New Yorkers and will have severe implications into the future.
Monroe County Republican Majority Leader Steve Brew
From grave sexual harassment charges to blatant deceit of the public to repeated criminal activity; Governor Cuomo has sown seeds of mistrust among the public. As we look ahead past the Governor’s final days in office, New Yorkers must come together to recover from the heavy-handed, crooked policies we’ve faced for over a decade.
It’s time for New York State to break the cycle of scandal, corruption, and greed. I hope Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul can steer New York State in a new direction and discontinue Governor Andrew Cuomo’s dangerous and dishonest policies.
State Sen. Samra Brouk
The governor has harmed many women—women who were working in service of the Great State of New York and the public. I am relieved to hear that Andrew Cuomo has resigned from the executive chamber, but I remain concerned about the extensive network of allies who worked to help him cover and “spin” his acts, and that the toxic work environment he fostered could persist in his absence. We must work to ensure the hostile, unlawful conduct that occurred in the executive chamber is not occurring in any workplace, let alone in state government.
I thank the women who came forward and acknowledge the many who could not for their own personal reasons.
Kathy Hochul has time and again demonstrated a passionate, lifelong commitment to the success of women, our region and our great state. It will be a new opportunity to work on the issues most pressing to New York State with a fellow Western New Yorker heading the executive chamber, and I look forward to what we’ll accomplish for our State and the 55th District.
State Assemblywoman Sarah Clark
Today’s announcement from Governor Cuomo is welcome and long overdue; however, make no mistake, this is merely a first step towards accountability. Investigations continue at the local, state, and federal level into the Governor’s actions on various fronts. And as we await next steps with the Assembly Judiciary investigation, impeachment should still seriously be considered given the severity of all the charges facing him.
There is also much long-term work to be done to ensure this never happens again in the Executive Chamber, or any other workplace. I stand ready with my colleagues in the state legislature to ensure safe, harassment-free work spaces for all. To the courageous survivors who risked so much to share your stories, thank you for your bravery. You are the catalyst of change we needed, and I could not be more grateful.
After months of scandal surrounding the Governor's actions that have distracted us all from building back better in this pandemic, we can embark on a new era of governance in 14 days. In the state legislature, our focus must shift back from scandals to the critical work to be done on behalf of struggling New Yorkers statewide. I have every confidence in our recovery under the leadership of soon-to-be Governor Kathy Hochul. I've worked with the Lieutenant Governor for many years, she is beyond prepared for this role, and I’m ready to support her in this historic moment. I look forward to rolling up our sleeves and working together on behalf of all New Yorkers.
Monroe County Democratic Committee Chairman Zach King
I thank Governor Andrew Cuomo for his decades of service to New York State, and for putting the State first and resigning his office.
I also want to express my complete confidence in Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul as she prepares to step into her role as New York’s 57th Governor, and the first woman to hold the office. Since her first election to public office in 1994, Lieutenant Governor Hochul has faithfully put the needs of New Yorkers first, has been a champion for Western NY and the Finger Lakes, and is aptly equipped to serve our State in this moment. While the circumstances are unfortunate, I congratulate incoming Governor Hochul — I speak for all Monroe County Democrats in saying we are excited for the opportunity to work alongside you.
Monroe County Republican Committee Chairman Bernie Iacovangelo
Today's announcement by Governor Cuomo concludes a dark chapter in our state's history. From the beginning of his administration, Governor Cuomo put himself and the special interests of his donors and inner-circle ahead of the citizens of New York. Under Cuomo, New York led the Nation as having some of the highest taxes and being one of the most unfriendly states towards small businesses. Governor Cuomo must be held accountable for his actions. Stepping down does not absolve him of the sexual abuse claims made by eleven brave women who found the fortitude to stand up and say that this cannot continue. Stepping down does not absolve him of his decision to place thousands of elderly New Yorkers in harm's way during a pandemic which led to their deaths. Justice must be served and this is just the first step in getting New York back on track.
Bob Duffy, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce president and former New York lieutenant governor
An expectation of leadership is to take responsibility for one’s actions. Resignation is a personal decision, and I agree with Governor Cuomo’s decision to resign. This decision will hopefully prevent further trauma for the courageous women who came forward and it allows State government to get on with the business of serving New Yorkers.
I offer my full support to incoming Governor Kathy Hochul. Kathy is a friend, a colleague, and a remarkable representative of the people of the State of New York. She will serve in the same way she has for her entire career in public service: with honor, tenacity, compassion, and dignity.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer
First, I want to commend the brave women who stepped forward and courageously told their stories. There is no place for sexual harassment, and today’s announcement by Governor Cuomo to resign was the right decision for the good of the people of New York. I have full confidence that Lt. Governor Hochul will establish a professional and capable administration. I have spoken with Lt. Governor Hochul and look forward to working together to help the people of New York.
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
First and foremost, I want to thank the incredibly courageous women who came forward and shared their stories. They are the true public servants here. New York now has a chance to move forward and build a new culture of leadership. Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul is an exceptional public servant and will be an excellent governor. I look forward to working together to continue serving the people of our great state.
New York GOP chairman Nick Langworthy
New Yorkers can breathe a collective sigh of relief that Andrew Cuomo will no longer be able to wield the immense power of the governor’s office to commit his corruption and abuse, but make no mistake, this resignation is simply an attempt to avoid real accountability for his numerous crimes. Thousands of lives have been destroyed by Andrew Cuomo and the legislature must continue to move forward with impeachment to ensure he can never run for office again.
Whether it was his numerous pay-to-play and corruption scandals, his deadly nursing home coverup or his $5 million book deal, the New York Republican Party has traveled across the state to expose the real Andrew Cuomo, even when it was a lonely solo mission. We will not rest until the entire stench of the Cuomo Administration is wiped clean from state government and we usher in a new era of integrity and common sense under a Republican governor in 2022.
State Sen. Robert Ortt
Today marks one small step toward restoring honor, decency, and accountability to New York State government. I hope today also brings some measure of justice to the brave women who had the courage to come forward against a powerful and vindictive political figure.
Over the past year, Andrew Cuomo’s credibility completely fell apart. Now, following his overdue resignation, it will never be repaired. The Governor’s pervasive harassment and coverups cast a dark cloud over our State Capitol and took us away from the important work facing this state.
Andrew Cuomo broke the law, lied about it, and shamelessly smeared the women who came forward. His resignation is welcome, but it stops short of the justice his victims and the people of New York deserve. The FBI, the State Attorney General, and other proper authorities must also be allowed to continue their work investigating all of the possible crimes related to our state’s nursing homes crisis and the Governor’s questionable book deal. The Legislature must examine the Cuomo administration’s many failings in public forums as soon as possible so that these abuses of power will never happen under another administration.
In 14 days we will have our first female Governor. I’d like to congratulate Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, a fellow Western New Yorker, on becoming the first woman to assume leadership of this state. My fellow Senators and I look forward to working with Governor Hochul as we continue to tackle the issues of rising crime, our state’s struggling economy, and the resurgence of the COVID-19 virus.
State Sen. Jeremy Cooney
This is a moment of change. Survivors were not only believed, but there were direct consequences for Governor Cuomo’s abuse of power. I’m grateful for the courageous women who came forward. This sets a new precedence. No one, not even the Governor of New York, can use his office and privilege to avoid the consequences of their abusive actions. Men holding elected offices, such as myself, must be a vocal part of the conversation to amplify and support women and survivors. Sexual harassment is a crime. There is no gray area, no ambiguity, on what is appropriate versus what is a violation of boundaries. New York deserves better. I look forward to working with incoming Governor Kathy Hochul, the first woman governor of New York, to serve Rochesterians and all New Yorkers.
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Launched on July 3, as a 100% free game, Mini DAYZ already got in the top charts on the App Store and Google Play as the #1 adventure/action game in about 100 countries – already more than 2 million downloads!
Originating as a popular fan-made browser game, Mini DAYZ closely follows the footsteps of its PC sibling DayZ, and offers a hard-core, permadeath survival experience with plenty of heart-pounding moments.
A great team – but not in terms of size – has been dedicated to the development of the game: Mikhail Azovskikh as the main developer, Konstantin Kolk as the artist.
Mini DAYZ is available worldwide – free of charge, and free of any in-app purchases.

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SkyActiv Technology: The Last Nail in Mazda’s RX Series’ Coffin
If you haven’t heard the news already, brace yourself:
There will be no revival of Mazda’s RX Series.
If you’re still in denial and need a reality check, Mazda’s CEO, Masamichi Kogai, confirmed that he and the brand as a whole have no intent of bringing the sports car back to life.
With the company going through a rough patch, thus cutting back on certain projects, the automaker will focus on its successful mainstream models that feature profitable SkyActiv technology.
That’s right—SkyActiv technology was the final nail in the coffin that buried the RX Series.
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Kogai solidly confirmed that SkyActiv techology would usher in the brand’s future through the current seven-vehicle lineup.
“It’s difficult for us at present to further expand our lineup. The company is still in the process of improving its financial structure. We want to focus our limited resources on the Skyactiv products that we have today,” reasoned Kogai.
On one hand, playing it safe makes sense from a financial perspective. Mazda has been trekking across some shaky industry changes and needs to focus on its firm entries. Why not favor innovating efficient powertrains and lightweight bodies instead of flashy vanity projects?
However, the excuse feels undeniably like chasing what’s popular instead of sticking to the company’s roots. The rotary engine was what made Mazda such an acclaimed brand, but its death with the RX-8 in 2012 was interpreted as a lack of consumer interest.
Eco-addicted, lightweight half-breeds (*cough* the new Miata *cough*) beat out hard-core rotary engine sports cars. Not surprising, really. Our adults selves have conceded that’s how the future will be…
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Gang of African teenagers storm an Optus store and try to steal cell phones – before she throws an 81-year-old woman and breaks her pelvis while trying to flee
- The elderly woman stays in the hospital after being hit unconscious by an African teenager
- He was one of the group of teenagers fleeing a raid in southwest Sydney last week
- Investigations are ongoing into the incident in the Optus store, where a watch was stolen
- Police have released the CCTV from teenagers fleeing the mall when someone kills the woman
A gang of African teenagers storming an Optus store and trying to steal a mobile screen hit an elderly woman unconscious as they fled the store.
CCTV recordings made the group of up to 15 boys who entered the store during the alleged attempted theft at Casula Mall in southwest Sydney last Friday.
The woman, 81, is staying in the hospital with a fractured pelvis after being caught by one of the boys as he sprinted to the exit of the mall.
The woman on the far right remains in the hospital after she was seriously injured when she was beaten unconscious when a group of teenagers fled Casula Mall last Friday
The police said the Optus staff members confronted the boys after members of the group began to pull security cables on items attached to the screen.
The teenagers initially ignored the staff's directions to leave but were eventually piloted out of the store.
Staff told police that one teenager reportedly stole a watch while another tried to steal a cell phone, but dropped it when he left.
CCTV from the Optus store in Casula shows the teenagers around a telephone screen
CCTV released by NSW Police shows that the group enters the mall and flees shortly afterwards, as confused buyers watch and struggle to get out of the way.
It is clear that the teenager who tried to steal a cell phone was caught with an employee and was the last to leave the center and knock over the innocent older lady in the process because shocked bystanders came to her aid.
The teenager seems to drop something when he flees the center.
Liverpool Police are investigating the incident.
Anyone with information is urgently requested to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.
The police have released CCTV from teenagers who they believe can help with their investigation


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The site, which functions as a correctional center for those sentenced to forced labor, is located in the city of Blagoveshchensk at IK-8 of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia in the Amur Region.
The first site in the region, functioning as a correctional center, opened at IK-8 of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia in the Amur Region in the city of Blagoveshchensk. The center is intended for the execution of criminal punishment in the form of forced labor. This type of punishment is used as an alternative to imprisonment for committing crimes of little or medium gravity or for committing a serious crime for the first time and is imposed for a term of two months to five years.
The conditions created for the living of convicts in the center were inspected by Igor Chagdurov, head of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia for the Amur Region, Yevgeny Kovtun, Head of the Regional Security and Anti-Corruption Department of the Amur Region, and Igor Berlinsky, First Deputy Mayor of Blagoveshchensk. The institution was also visited by representatives of the mass media.
The site is designed to accommodate 25 convicts. They are equipped with sleeping rooms, showers, laundry, dining room, room for educational work. The building has modern technical means of supervision and control: security, fire alarm, video surveillance system.
Convicts are prohibited from leaving the territory of the correctional center at night and after working hours, weekends and holidays without permission from the administration of the correctional center. Failure to comply with these rules will entail a toughening of the regime for the convicted person. Otherwise, they have the rights of ordinary citizens, they are not prohibited, for example, from using money, mobile phones and the Internet. They have more opportunities to meet with close people and relatives, they independently get to the place of work.
Employment of a convict is carried out on the basis of the availability of jobs, taking into account his gender, age, ability to work, health status and (if possible) specialty. At the same time, those sentenced to forced labor are not entitled to refuse the offered work. Otherwise, the relationship between the convict and the organization is carried out in accordance with labor legislation. Organizations pay them a salary not lower than the minimum wage, pay sick leave and provide them with annual paid leave of at least 18 calendar days. The convicts themselves bear the cost of food and clothing. Part of the earnings is withheld in state revenue (from 5 to 20%, according to the court’s verdict), part is used to pay off claims and pay utility bills. At the same time, convicts will receive at least 25% of their wages.
Employers of the city of Blagoveshchensk have prepared jobs for the employment of convicts who will arrive in the center in the near future. Basically, these are work on the improvement of public areas, construction and repair work, as well as work that does not require special knowledge and skills (handymen).
– First of all, the opening of a correctional center will allow convicted Amur residents to serve their sentences at their place of residence without breaking family and kinship ties. A person is serving a sentence for a committed crime and at the same time he is practically not isolated from the outside world, he works, brings benefit to society with his labor, pays claims imposed by the court. At the same time, his re-socialization and return to civil society after his release are more successful, – said the head of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia for the Amur Region Igor Chagdurov.
At the end of the event, the invited guests were able to familiarize themselves with the exhibition of products produced by the institutions of the Federal Penitentiary Service. The exposition included metalworking and woodworking products, building materials, overalls, consumer goods, bedding, as well as services for sawing and drying wood, car repairs, manufacturing metal products, corrugated board and reinforcing cages provided by the colonies.
It should be noted that the work on expanding the network of correctional centers on the territory of the Amur Region continues, including the issue of creating sites that function as correctional centers on the basis of enterprises where convicts to forced labor can be employed.
Press service of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia for the Amur Region
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Disney heir apparent Staggs steps down, muddying succession
Walt Disney Co. said Tom Staggs is stepping down as chief operating officer, a move that muddies succession plans at the world's largest entertainment company.
Staggs will remain employed by the company in the role of special adviser to Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Iger through the current fiscal year, Burbank, Calif.-based Disney said Monday in a statement. No reason was given for his departure.
Staggs, 55, was widely seen as the likely successor to Iger, whose contract runs through 2018. However Staggs had difficulty convincing some board members he was the right person to take over, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. He and Disney decided to part ways, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing a personnel matter.
A 26-year Disney veteran, Staggs rose through the ranks in a career that started in strategic planning and now ends in the No. 2 spot. Disney said its board will broaden the scope of the succession planning process to identify a slate of candidates.
'Tom has been a great friend and trusted colleague for more than 20 years,' Iger said in the statement. 'He's made important contributions to this company, earning wide respect across the organization for his achievements and personal integrity.'
Staggs did not respond to a request for comment.
Staggs, who previously led the company's parks and resorts division, became chief operating officer in February 2015, winning a two-person race for the No. 2 spot with former Chief Financial Officer Jay Rasulo.


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We made the journey to Ku-Ring- Gai Chase National Park (24 Km north of Sydney) to get lost and check out some Aboriginal history.
Ku-Ring-Gai is a huge park, one you can’t really tackle in a day… and it’s the second oldest national park in Australia. It used to be home to the Garigal tribe and more than 800 Aboriginal sites have been found there.
We barely touched the surface of what is there to discover… You can hike, take in the views, head to the beach or of course, see some Aboriginal engravings and paintings. This Park is stunning and while it gets booked out really early, see if you can camp here. It has such a peaceful atmosphere.
This will be a memorable place because of its beauty.
It will also be memorable because we decided, based on Paul’s advice, I might add, that we would be ok for fuel… As we drove along the light to fill up came on. By the time we reached the park to do some trekking I was nervous… Anyway, after seeing what we wanted to, we headed off for a fuel station only to find out that it was closed as it was a public holiday. We were desperate and tried rolling down hills of Sydney to make it to the next station (now further away)! Paul seemed to have done this before which was a relief and a worry for me all at the same time…
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Great Britain's Katie Summerhayes says she feels "gutted" after coming seventh in the women's ski slopestyle final at Sochi 2014.
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Albany County has contracted a Delmar research firm to record the work of senior resource caseworkers who assist area seniors in enrolling in federal medical plans.
Golden Lane Associates in turn has made available $1,250 to senior resources departments in Colonie and Bethlehem to assure the records of seniors seeking help are made available.
Colonie and Bethlehem have both extended the free counseling to seniors in their towns for years. By keeping records of the work, Golden Lane and the county Department for the Aging are hoping the records can be used to secure future state and federal funding.
By funding municipal counseling services, like those provided by Colonie's Senior Resource Department, the county and state can better grasp what is going on with its senior population, said Christine Cary, department case worker.
In order to get the picture of what's happening in the county, you have to have the numbers. This year we have counseled 200 individuals on Medicare and drug programs, said Cary.
For years, Colonie has been walking seniors and caregivers through the complicated process of getting proper and adequate health care and drug coverage under Medicare and its new prescription drug plan. Despite counseling hundreds every year and sponsoring informational sessions at area nursing homes and senior centers, many still have a tough time cutting through the confusion and red tape.
"There is still a lot of it out there. People still don't understand the often-complicated layers of prescription plans. Even caregivers who are experienced in helping their parents find it difficult to manage (prescription) plans," said Cary.
Although it's not a large sum, the grant money will help to continue getting the word out through counseling.
Golden Lane Associates chose Colonie and Bethlehem's senior resource departments because they have extended such services to senior for years, said Rose Golden, association president.


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The Giallorossi are strengthening their midfield: incoming Renato Sanches and Leandro Paredes.
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The outgoing PSG midfielder has intensified contacts with Jose Mourinho.
The Portuguese, liked by countrymen Tiago Pinto and Mourinho, is on his way out of PSG.
Rossoneri already hard at work ahead of the upcoming soccer market session.
The Portuguese has officially switched to the Parisian club, and his early statements will not please the Rossoneri.
Portuguese to PSG for €15 million. The Diavolo forced to look elsewhere.
In the same hours as the Belgian’s medical examinations, another long-standing lead could also be unblocked.
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Toyota continues to enjoy success with its Prius family of models, as its plug-in hybrid sold 1,654 units in the month of April.
The sales figure trumps its main competitors, the Chevrolet Volt (1,462 sold) and the Nissan Leaf (370 sold) making it the most popular plug-in vehicle last month in America. It’s no huge surprise that the plug-in variant of the Prius is selling well compared to its counterparts, considering how well-known the Prius moniker has become over the years.
Last month the Japanese automaker also saw the highest sales total for its Prius models ever for the month of April, moving a combined figure of 25,168 units across all its model variants. In total, Toyota sold 30,126 hybrids while its luxury division Lexus moved a respectable 2,467. Compared to April 2011, Toyota’s hybrid sales saw a huge jump of 124.6 percent, but it’s worth noting that April 2011 was also after the disastrous tsunami that hindered vehicle production.
“Thanks to continued strong sales of Camry and Prius family, Toyota was America’s number one retail brand for the second straight month,” said Bob Carter, general manager of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. “With consumer confidence improving, we expect to see sustained industry growth in the months ahead.”
Ford recently announced the EPA fuel efficiency rating for its electric Focus model. Since it doesn’t burn any gasoline, the number isn’t in miles per gallon (MPG), but was given as miles per gallon gasoline equivalent, or MPGe. A new term to the automotive lexicon, it’s worth exploring exactly what MPGe means and how an MPGe rating is determined, especially as the number of electric cars and plug-in electric hybrids on the roads continues to increase.
The Chevrolet Volt has had its fair share of teething problems. Soon after its birth, there were reports of some vehicles spontaneously combusting.
This obviously had an effect on the cars reputation, and sales fell. To save money and rid themselves of backed up inventory, General Motors decided to halt production of the Volt at its Detroit-Hamtramck plant for five-weeks.
However, the Volt’s fortune quickly changed. March was its best sales month ever, as GM sold 2,289 examples of the plug-in range extended EV.
Zipcar, the world’s leading car sharing network, has decided to add five Chevrolet Volts to its Chicago fleet with up to 20 more EVs coming in 2012.
Zipcar members are able to reserve a Chevy Volt immediately starting at just $10 per hour. The first five Volts are available at Cityfront Place Apartments and in University Village at the University of Illinois-Chicago. Zipcar plans on deploying EVs throughout the city and is working with 350Green to install EV charging stations where the Zipcar EVs will be. Other partners in the program include Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Tishman Speyer, LAZ Parking and Cityfront Place Apartments. All of the above are helping to provide locations for the EVs along with charging stations.
Since most Zipcar members employ the use of their vehicles for less than 35 miles, the Volt is a perfect fit – or any EV for that matter – for the Zipcar program. Ideally most members would never have to pay for gas since the EVs will have charging stations conveniently located at several locations.
The City of Chicago is installing hundreds of EV charging stations for public use throughout the year as part of its Chicago Climate Action Plan. Zipcar has always been a huge supporter of advanced vehicle technologies. It was the first car sharing company in the U.S. to add EVs to its fleet with the Toyota RAV4 EVs in Boston back in 2002 and was the first to offer hybrids in the Seattle market in 2003.
“We are looking forward to providing our Chicago Zipsters with increased opportunities to reduce their environmental impact and drive some of the most technologically-advanced vehicles on the road as we roll out this EV program over the coming months,” said Charles Stephens, general manager, Zipcar Chicago. “Freedom has always been a hallmark of the Zipcar experience, and now members can have the best of both worlds – the low carbon experience of an electric car with the back-up security of a gas engine – as we introduce the new Volts into our fleet this week.”
So the American automaker went back to the drawing board to come up with a new ad campaign for its Volt. Because no doubt, the ad created for the Super Bowl had less than stellar results. This time around, they (smartly) decided to stick to just human beings, showing somewhat candid interviews of “Happy Volt Owners.”
GM CEO Dan Akerson says these commercials will feature “the facts” and are “more interesting” now that they have “the happiest drivers on the planet” in the ads.
The ads are a little more effective than using interstellar aliens inquiring about the Volt technology. It’s real-world people trying to explain how the Volt offers real-world advantages. Will it do the job for Chevy? Perhaps the automaker should see what their European brethren are doing to sell the Ampera.
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But it appears that GM executives can let out a sigh of relief, as the European counterpart, the Opel Ampera, has broken the 7,000 order mark and is nearly sold out until year’s end in Europe. The Ampera was recently named European Car of the Year which was no huge surprise considering the Nissan Leaf took the honor in 2011.
“We are extremely pleased with the continuing demand for our Ampera,” said Enno Fuchs, Opel’s e-mobility launch director. “This news shows us that our sales target of 10,000 units for 2012 is well within reach.”
What’s interesting now is how quickly Opel will be able to fulfill those orders considering GM shut down production for five weeks. The automaker began delivering Amperas to customers in February and according to Opel, deliveries are “going according to plan.” Interestingly enough, many of the Europeans purchasing the Ampera are switching from luxury brands such as BMW, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz stating that the Ampera’s “cutting-edge technology” is what’s enticing.
[Source: Plug In Cars]
After complaints from Volt owners that their 120-volt charging cords were overheating, GM first insisted that the issue was with the wiring of the charging outlet, and not the car. Since then, however, the automaker has agreed to replace the cords on 9,500 existing Volts, though it is not being called a recall.
The new cord features a more heat-resistant cord and plug that matches what other electric vehicles come with. Of course GM said that the new cord is not a recall or safety issue but rather it was to “offer a more consistent charging experience.” Sure thing. Current Volt owners will be notified through a letter for the cord swap.
Interestingly enough, a Volt owner received the new charger already from their dealership, with the dealer stating that it should have been part of the Volt’s recall back in January. Owners with the new chargers are reporting that it now utilizes a 14-gauge wire instead of the 16-gauge found in the original.
[Source: Yahoo! Autos]
The Chevy Volt is having some rough days. It’s production has been stopped thanks to slow sales, and there is still a ton of misinformation about what type of vehicle it is.
In response to the doom and gloom, Chevrolet has published a video to explain how the Volt EPA numbers work, and what they mean. The MPGe number is relatively new to the world of window stickers, so it needs some extra explanation from car companies to get the consumers the right information.
We’re glad that Chevy is taking the information to the buyers, but this video does preach a bit too much about the Volt’s fuel savings. Other all electric vehicles get 10/10 on the Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Rating scale, while the Volt still burns fossil fuels.
Check out the full video below to understand the Fuel Economy of the Chevy Volt.
Given that the Nissan Leaf was named European Car of the Year at the 81st annual Geneva Motor Show in 2011 and the buzz surrounding electric vehicles shows no signs of abating, it probably wasn’t surprising that in 2012, the Chevy Volt and Opel/Vauxhall Ampera (it’s European market derivative), garnered the annual ECOTY award this time around..
The accolade comes as GM continues to aggressively push the Chevrolet nameplate into Europe, while Opel, the company’s established brand in the region, continues to struggle against volume competitors like Volkswagen and Ford, largely due to higher labor costs and limited access to markets outside heavily saturated Europe.
Although the Ampera is little more than a badge engineered version of the Volt, raising Opel’s profile should at least help the brand in the short term. As to the future of GM’s extended range electric car overall, in the US, sales have so far failed to meet expectations, not helped by negative publicity involving battery fire and leakage investigations last year.
Considering that both the Volt and Ampera are virtually identical and both are also targeted at European buyers, albeit through different dealer networks, it will be interesting to see how GM’s extended range electric car fares on the continent and if sales under one nameplate end up cannibalizing the other.
Last year, we spoke with some key GM executives in Detroit who said that the plan is to move both cars in different directions in terms of styling and features, so it’s clear there’s at least some kind of plan in place for the future of this car and also EV technology under each brand.
General Motors announced today that Volt production will stop for five weeks from March 19 through April 23 in order to curb rising inventories of the plug-in hybrid.
“We need to maintain the right inventory levels and continue to meet demand,” GM spokesman Chris Lee said.
1,300 workers at the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant will be temporarily laid off as the plant shuts down. At the end of February, GM had a total of 6,300 Volts left in inventory, which could last them almost half a year based on current sales rates.
The Volt is an important vehicle to Chevrolet, but also the industry as a whole. As the flagship range-extended EV to land in the American market, it serves as a barometer for EV sales sustainability.
There’s no question other companies that are later to the party, like Ford with its all-electric Focus, will be watching closely. If the Volt continues to suffer, it might be a strong indicator of how other manufacturers approach the EV market.
On the up side, if the Volt continues to be a poor seller, folks may find the price dropping to a more palatable level than the current $39,145 MSRP, which could represent substantial savings when paired with federal tax credits.
[Source: Automotive News]
After what’s been viewed as something of a perfect storm; tremendous hype, followed by lengthy gestation and then a spate of highly publicized safety issues, it would appear the Chevrolet Volt’s chances for long-term success might be hazy at best.
So far, sales have failed to meet GM’s originally projected estimates: In 2011 the company had planned to deliver some 10,000 units, though by the time the dust settled just 7,700 units had found owners. That said, new numbers for February have emerged that show a sales gain of almost double the number of Volt deliveries compared with January 2012 (1,023 versus 603).
Despite outselling the Nissan LEAF last month, GM still recognizes there’s still a lot of work to do in order to restore the Volt’s reputation. “It’s a tough road, but we’ve got to do it,” GM North American President Mark Reuss said.
Last month, to help regain Volt sales momentum, the company announced the availability of a California LEV emissions package that finally qualifies the car for single occupant status in the state’s HOV lanes. Chevy also modified the battery packaging to reduce the risk of coolant leakage and potential fires.
Nonetheless, GM is being cautious about Volt sales moving forward, abandoning its previous estimates of 45,000 units for 2012. Instead it said it will build enough examples to “supply to demand.”
[Source: Detroit News]
President Barack Obama has been in the media lately defending the bail out loans given to GM and Chrysler, and his latest promise to eventually buy and drive a Chevy Volt, seems politically on track with his all-American image.
“[The] Secret Service wouldn’t let me drive it. But I liked sitting in it. It was nice. I’ll bet it drives real good. And five years from now when I’m not president anymore, I’ll buy one and drive it myself,” Obama said.
It seems the President feels as good about his decision to uphold the bailout as he does with his chance against the Republicans this year, regardless of who is nominated.
Whether this comment was purely born of his political agenda, or a real attraction to the car, we can’t be sure. The only way to tell will be watching after incumbent’s term ends, either in a year or five, to see if a Volt graces his garage.
The Chevrolet Volt finally has some good news to share. The HOV decal that helped Toyota Prius sales get off the ground in California has now made its way onto the 2012 Chevrolet Volt with the Low Emissions Package.
“The Volts with the Low Emissions Package are certain to be a strong draw for California commuters looking to travel the state’s notoriously congested freeways in the carpool lane,” said Chris Perry, vice president of Chevrolet Marketing.
Carpool lane decals allow drivers to into the far-most left lane alone, saving time and avoiding the hectic traffic that California is infamous for.
The Chevrolet Volt with Low Emissions Package will be standard in the state of California, and buyers will also receive a $1,500 state rebate in addition to the HOV lane benefits. The Volt will begin shipping from the Detroit-Hamtramck plant this week and will arrive at more than 140 dealerships in California before the end of the month.
California’s Department of Motor Vehicles will have 40,000 Clean Air Stickers available for registered vehicles that meet the state’s emissions standards. Studies show that commuters save an estimated 36 minutes per day with the carpool lane: about a third of their driving time.
The $1,500 state rebate is in addition to the federal tax credit of up to $7,500. California is the most popular state employing the use of carpool lanes, with over 1,400 miles of HOV lanes. Volts registered in the states of Georgia, Florida, and New York will also be allowed to travel with single occupancy in the carpool lanes.
GALLERY: 2012 Chevrolet Volt Low Emissions
You would think with all the damage control Chevrolet has to do after their share of bad press on the Volt that they would be able to come up with a better, more creative ad for this year’s Super Bowl.
Nonetheless, Chevy will be presenting your run-of-the-mill commercial featuring aliens from another planet, or galaxy far, far away that are interested in the technology behind the Chevy Volt. Unfortunately it doesn’t really say too much about what makes the Volt a great, but more importantly safe, vehicle – other than the fact that “it’s electric, and when I need to go farther it runs on gas.”
We have to admit that Chevy is going to have to really step up their game if they hope to change the general public’s perception of their Volt. Aliens just won’t cut it these days.
Check out the odd commercial after the break.


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Manchester United set to sign a club legend’s 16-year-old twin sons from arch-rivals Man City
- Man United are set to bring in Darren Fletcher’s twin sons Jack and Tyler
- The 16-year-old’s are currently highly-rated prospects at Manchester City
- Fletcher snr played over 300 games for United and is now technical director
Manchester United are signing Darren Fletcher’s twin sons Jack and Tyler from Manchester City’s academy.
Tyler has been capped at U16 level by Scotland while Jack represents England.
They came up against one another in February, with Jack, who fufills a similar midfield role to the one his father played during an illustrious career, taking the spoils in a 3-0 Auld Enemy win.
The pair have established themselves as two of the brightest prospects in their age group at the Etihad, but they could now be moving closer to their famous Dad.
Fletcher snr, who played over 300 games for United and won 10 major trophies with the club, now works as technical director at Old Trafford and is believed to be driving the effort to bring them to the red half of Manchester.
Manchester United legend Darren Fletcher’s sons Jack and Tyler are set to join his former club
The 39-year-old, who won 10 major trophies at Old Trafford, now works as the club’s technical director
16-year-old Jack and Tyler have been on the books at Manchester City until now
He is not the first United legend to send his own children to City, with Wayne Rooney, Phil Neville and Robin van Persie doing the same due to the superior academy in the blue half of Manchester.
The Cityzens have won four U18 and three U16 titles in the past four seasons, with United’s academy that produced the famous Class of 92 lagging behind.
The younger Fletchers are both currently on schoolboy deals, but will be eligible for professional contracts when they turn 17 on March next year.
United have been keeping an eye on the pair for the past few years, while preliminary talks for a transfer are believed to have taken in the past week.


Hip hop icon and Maybach Music Group founder Rick Ross has a huge influence on rap industry. In early 2012, MTV named Ross as the Hottest MC in the Game. He is perhaps most known for his bangers, but that is what makes him such a brilliant choice.
Rick Ross’s music just sounds like success, which is still on going. The rap veteran’s music about being a boss seemed to be taking a back seat to his interest in being an actual boss about music.
Few hours ago, on February 27, Ross shared a new snippet on the Internet. The 37 seconds long video sounds fire. The Boss is smoking a cigar, while listening the snippet.
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How to Fight Headaches Naturally
By Sara Butler
Headaches can be more than a pain in the head. Headaches can get in the way of your life and your productivity. If you have issues with headaches on a regular basis, then there's a good chance they're a message from your body that something isn't right. That's why it's a good idea to see the chiropractors a The Joint Chiropractic for an evaluation to help you figure out the underlying cause. In the meantime, there are a few things you can do at home to help you fight headaches naturally.
Harness the Power of Heat (and Ice!)
Nature has given you two very powerful things to use in the fight against pain, especially if you suffer from frequent headaches: hot and cold. The use of heat and ice to help quell the throbbing pain you feel in your temples can help you find relief. All you need to do is place a cold pack on your forehead for up to 15 minutes or place a heating pad or warm cloth on the back of your neck or head if heat is more soothing, such as when you have a tension headache.
Drink a Little Caffeine
You shouldn't head to your nearest Starbucks and order a venti triple-shot to ease your headache, but you shouldn't shy away from sipping on a little caffeine to help either. A cup of tea or a small cup of coffee can deliver just enough to naturally help relieve your headache -- but be sure not to drink too much, especially if you're close to bedtime.
Turn the Lights Down
Bright, flashing, or flickering lights (hello television and phone!) can cause headaches. If you have a headache, then you might want to try turning off the electronics and dimming the lights to help you relax a little. If it's the daytime and you find that you're feeling sensitive to light, then don't be afraid to throw on a pair of sunglasses or draw the curtains closed. Whatever helps.
Relaxation exercises can go a long way to help your headache go away. Yoga or a few simple stretches can help ease your headache away and help your body to release natural endorphins to help fight pain. The more you can relax, the better you'll feel.
If headaches are becoming a problem for you, then talk to the chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic today. They can help you figure out what's going on to help you find relief.
To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Fairfax, Va.


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Fiery orange and coral with hints of yellow citrine and turquoise create this spectacular desert weave
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Local MP slams Tory plan to slash Universal Credit for thousands of families in Bristol South
Karin Smyth, MP for Bristol South, has called on the Government to urgently cancel their plans to slash Universal Credit by more than £1000 per year in April – a move that would affect thousands of families in Bristol South.
Smyth’s call came as the Government refused to back Labour’s House of Commons motion scrapping the cut.
Under current Government plans, 11,440 people in Bristol South who claim Universal Credit will see their income slashed by £20 a week as cuts come into effect in April.
Karin Smyth, MP for Bristol South, said:
“The past year has been incredibly difficult for families across Bristol South. At a time when low-income families desperately need the support that Universal Credit provides, the Government are choosing to cut this crucial lifeline by £20 a week. The predicted loss of the Tories failure to support the Labour motion is in excess of £8m per year to Bristol South.
“The Government needs to be supporting the most vulnerable in our communities, but instead they have wasted £22bn of taxpayers money on a failed test and trace system, leaving the poorest in our society to shoulder the burden of their incompetence.
“It is unthinkable that the Government plan to slash Universal Credit at the most critical point in the pandemic. I will continue to stand up for families across Bristol South, and push Boris Johnson to cancel the cut.

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Background: Worldwide data indicate that self-medication is frequently used inappropriately. Although self-medication is encouraged in most of the countries by introducing over-the-counter drugs, it bears the risk of misuse of drugs issued on prescription due to low observance of legislation of medicines requiring prescription by some pharmacies.
Objective: The objective of this study was to explore the self-medication practice, with an emphasis on self-medication with prescription-only medications.
Setting: Households in Novi Sad city, Serbia.
Method: The study was conducted over 8 month period (December 2011-July 2012) and involved a random sample of households. The questionnaire-based study and personal insight into household drug supplies was performed by a trained interviewer. Main outcome measure Number of drugs obtained without prescription or without consulting a physician in surveyed households.
Results: The total number of drug items present in the 383 households was 4,384 with a median of 11 drugs per household. More than a half of drugs in households were prescription-only medication (58.5 %). Approximately one third of prescription-only medications were obtained without prescription. The most common drugs obtained without prescription were anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic products and antibacterials for systemic use. Ibuprofen and diclofenac were the most common self-medicated drugs. Number of prescription-only medications bought with ought prescription was significantly higher in households with children under 12 years of age compared to other types of households.
Conclusion: Our survey indicated that self-medication with prescription drugs appeared to be a rather common practice, which is far away from the concept of "responsible self-medication", especially regarding antibiotics.

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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel unleashed an array of new regulations Thursday aimed at stemming sexual assaults in the ranks but the directives will not remove rape-case investigations from the chain of command — a move passionately and frequently urged by some U.S. senators and victims advocates.
The fresh initiatives — delivered amid what some inside and outside the military describe as a sexual-assault epidemic — are designed to bolster the accountability of commanders to stop sex assaults while boosting victim advocacy and safety, Hagel said in a memo accompanying his directive.
The Defense Department will create legal advocacy programs in each branch to give sexual-assault victims legal representation throughout the judicial process of their cases. Other changes include ensuring that pretrial investigative hearings of assault-related charges are conducted by judge advocate general officers, and giving commanders the option to reassign or transfer a unit member accused of a sex crime to eliminate continued contact with the alleged victim.
"All of these measures will provide victims additional rights, protections and legal support, and help ensure that sexual assault-related investigations and judicial proceedings are conducted thoroughly and professionally," Pentagon press secretary George Little said at a news briefing.
"Sexual assault is a stain on the honor of our men and women who honorably serve our country, as well as a threat to the discipline and the cohesion of our force," Little added. "It must be stamped out."
Hagel's order drew a mix of tepid approval and disappointment from some of the leading voices in the push to extract all sex-assault cases from the victims' chain of command.
"The Pentagon taking action is a good thing and these are positive steps forward but it is not the leap forward required to solve the problem," said Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. "As we have heard over and over again from the victims, and the top military leadership themselves, there is a lack of trust in the system that has a chilling effect on reporting."
Armed forces leaders have worked to blunt rising outrage involving their handling of rape allegations, particularly against enlisted women. A Pentagon report in May found that sexual assault within the military is increasing, and that as many as 26,000 instances of sexual assault went unreported in 2012 alone.
In that same year, Gillibrand said, the military prosecuted only 302 sex-assault cases, adding that rate "just isn't good enough under any metric."
"It is time for Congress to seize the opportunity, listen to the victims and create an independent, objective and non-biased military justice system worthy of our brave men and women's service," Gillibrand said.
The head of Protect Our Defenders (POD), an advocacy group for military sex-assault victims, summed up Hagel's directives as "mostly small tweaks to a broken system."
While lauding the move to provide rape victims with their own legal representation, POD leader Taryn Meeks, a former Navy JAG officer, said the Pentagon order "falls short of reform that would protect victims from the outset — by keeping the decision to prosecute within the chain of command."
"Prosecutors — and not commanders — must be given the authority to decide whether to proceed to trial," Meeks said. "This change would constitute a fundamental and necessary step toward creating an independent and impartial military justice system" and would offer a starting point "to end this national disgrace."
In several recent addresses, including in an Aug. 7 speech to Marines, President Barack Obama has vowed his administration would take all steps necessary to "stop these crimes of sexual assault and uphold the honor and integrity that defines our military services," adding that "that message is coming all the way from the top," referencing his own role as commander in chief.
Obama also has said accused sex offenders in the military should be “prosecuted, stripped of their positions, court-martialed, fired (and), dishonorably discharged." Those remarks, in turn, have sparked defense lawyers in several of assault cases to contend the president was tainting the trials with undue or unlawful command influence.
At the Pentagon briefing Thurday, Army Lt. Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti, current director of the Joint Staff, acknowledged that "the comments made by the president did result in an impact in some of the cases that were ongoing in the view of the judges involved in those."
"As a result we believed it was necessary, I think the Secretary did, to make a statement, simply to ensure that commanders understood that they act independently based on the merits of a case and to ensure there's no taint in any of the jurisdiction that takes place in any of the cases ongoing now," Scaparrotti said. "I think commanders have and will continue to act independently in line with our justice system."
As part of its sex-assault crackdown, the Pentagon has established an independent panel, which is currently reviewing and assessing the systems used to investigate, prosecute and adjudicate sex crimes and related offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Hagel has met with panel members and vows to "closely review their recommendations when complete."
"Eliminating sexual assault from the armed forces remains one of the Department of Defense's top priorities," Hagel said in a statement. "This effort requires our absolute and sustained commitment to providing a safe environment in which every service member and DoD civilian is free from the threat of sexual harassment and assault."


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Lawyers for 2 ex-Christie aides call for immunity
TRENTON – Lawyers for two former underlings of Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie say lawmakers should be able to offer their clients immunity from prosecution in exchange for providing information for their investigation of possible political payback.
The lawyers made their cases in court filings Friday on behalf of former aide Bridget Kelly and ex-campaign manager Bill Stepien. The briefs are the latest court papers in a dispute over whether the legislative committee can force the two to provide documents and testify.
Christie fired Kelly and cut ties with Stepien in January after revelations they were involved in closures of traffic lanes near the George Washington Bridge possibly as retribution against a Democratic mayor who didn’t endorse Christie.
Christie has said he knew nothing of the planning or execution of the traffic-blocking plot.
Federal prosecutors also are investigating.


The Largemouth Bass is the perfect ambush predator in the water! Definitely fun to catch using top-water lure or fly. This one was caught at a friend's pond teaching kid's how to fly-fish. What a blast!
Stylish fitted t-shirt. Runs slightly longer than regular shirts.
4.2 oz, 100% combed ring-spun cotton jersey. Athletic Heather is 90% cotton, 10% polyester. Dark Grey Heather is 52% combed and ringspun cotton, 48% polyester.