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Sex And The City - The Things They Say 8388
"I'm in a business where beauty and youth are obsessed over, but I'm not worrying about getting wrinkles. We can get ripped to pieces for showing the slightest imperfection and that's not only unfair, it's also setting an impossible standard to live up to." SEX AND THE CITY star SARAH JESSICA PARKER on the pressure heaped on Hollywood actresses to look good.
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Man who took Lost star hostage pleads guilty
Rapper "Slick Rick" granted pardon by NY governor
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Gov. David Paterson has granted British-born rapper "Slick Rick" a full and unconditional pardon for attempted murder and weapons convictions to help him avoid deportation.
The rapper, whose real name is Ricky Walters, served six years of a possible 10-year sentence after pleading guilty in 1991 to two counts of attempted murder and eight weapons offenses for shooting his cousin and an innocent bystander.
Walters, who moved to the United States at age 11 and whose hits include "Children's Story" and "La-Di-Da-Di," opened fire on his cousin in a crowded New York City street. The bystander was hit in the foot.
He was released from prison in 1997 and discharged from parole supervision in 2000. Since then, Walters has been fighting deportation for his convictions.
"Mr. Walters has fully served the sentence imposed upon him for his convictions, had an exemplary disciplinary record while in prison and on parole, and has been living without incident in the community for more than 10 years," Paterson said in a statement on Friday.
"In that time, he has volunteered at youth outreach programs to counsel youth against violence, and has become a symbol of rehabilitation for many young people," he said.
Under federal law, legal immigrants to the United States convicted of an aggravated felony or a weapon offense must be deported. For certain offenses, deportation can be avoided by a Governor's pardon. But for weapon offenses, a non-citizen must make an appeal before an immigration court.
Paterson urged immigration officials to grant 43-year-old Walters "relief from deportation" so he is not separated from his American wife and their two teenage children.
(Reporting by Michelle Nichols)
The rapper, whose real name is Ricky Walters, served six years of a possible 10-year sentence after pleading guilty in 1991 to two counts of attempted murder and eight weapons offenses for shooting his cousin and an innocent bystander.
Walters, who moved to the United States at age 11 and whose hits include "Children's Story" and "La-Di-Da-Di," opened fire on his cousin in a crowded New York City street. The bystander was hit in the foot.
He was released from prison in 1997 and discharged from parole supervision in 2000. Since then, Walters has been fighting deportation for his convictions.
"Mr. Walters has fully served the sentence imposed upon him for his convictions, had an exemplary disciplinary record while in prison and on parole, and has been living without incident in the community for more than 10 years," Paterson said in a statement on Friday.
"In that time, he has volunteered at youth outreach programs to counsel youth against violence, and has become a symbol of rehabilitation for many young people," he said.
Under federal law, legal immigrants to the United States convicted of an aggravated felony or a weapon offense must be deported. For certain offenses, deportation can be avoided by a Governor's pardon. But for weapon offenses, a non-citizen must make an appeal before an immigration court.
Paterson urged immigration officials to grant 43-year-old Walters "relief from deportation" so he is not separated from his American wife and their two teenage children.
(Reporting by Michelle Nichols)
State Legislation Impacts Creative Economy Initiative
New provisions include tax incentives to creative companies
DETROIT, May 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Southeast Michigan's creative
business community will get a boost as a result of Governor Granholm's
signature on a series of bills that would make creative businesses eligible
for state MEGA tax credits.
Signed into law yesterday, Public Act 108 of 2008, sponsored by Senator
Jud Gilbert (R-Algonac), will have a significant impact on Southeast
Michigan's efforts to develop creative economy jobs by broadening the
definition of businesses eligible for MEGA credits to include those in the
creative sector. Senators Jason Allen (R-Traverse City) and Hansen Clarke
(D-Detroit) played a vital role in the success of this legislation and lead
the advocacy to include the creative businesses for the MEGA eligibility.
Creative businesses have been defined as:
Architecture and design including architectural design, graphic design,
interior design, fashion design, and industrial design
Digital media including internet publishing and broadcasting, video
gaming, web development, entertainment technology
Advertising and marketing firms including advertising and marketing
agencies, public relations agencies, and display advertising
Music production including record production and development, sound
recording studios, and integrated high-tech record production and
distribution
Film and video including motion picture and video production and
distribution, postproduction services, and teleproduction and production
services
Businesses meeting these criteria will be eligible for high-tech and/or
high-wage MEGA credits which are credits against the Michigan Business Tax.
A high-wage business is a business that has an average wage of 300% or more
of the federal minimum wage.
The bills take immediate effect.
"In this new economy based on innovation and globalization, progressive
leaders
recognize that creativity now drives global competitiveness," said Doug
Rothwell, president of Detroit Renaissance, lead advocates for amending the
bill to include the creative sector.
"Those communities that can develop and sustain an environment in which
its creative talent can thrive will be able to most effectively drive
economic development success - both because of job growth in specific
creative industries and because communities with a dynamic, creative soul
attract high impact employers and talented, skilled employees."
"These incentives will encourage creative business enterprises to
consider Michigan and bring new opportunities to attract new media and
advertising companies to locate in our state," said James C. Epolito,
President and CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. "We now
can promise our most talented writers, film-makers and artists new job
opportunities that were previously only available elsewhere."
Rothwell noted that globally, creative industries are estimated to
account for more than 7% of the World's GDP and the annual growth of the
creative industries is twice that of the service industries and four times
that of the manufacturing industries.
Developing Detroit's creative economy is one of the main
recommendations of Detroit Renaissance's Road to Renaissance, a plan to
transform Southeast Michigan's economy.
Other aspects of the initiative currently underway are:
-- Create a comprehensive, region-wide asset map and web portal of Greater
Detroit's creative sector
-- Develop a Creative Corridor on Woodward Avenue that acts as a platform
and catalyst to, among other things, attract and retain talent,
stimulate creative community output, and increase the presence of
creative industries in Detroit and the region
-- Establish a Creative Business Accelerator within the Creative Corridor
-- Develop a business attraction strategy to increase the density of
creative economy enterprises
-- Launch a branding and marketing program to showcase Greater Detroit as a
major hub of the world's creative economy
More announcements about plan progress will be made in early summer.
About Detroit Renaissance:
Detroit Renaissance provides leadership to accelerate the economic
transformation of Detroit and Southeast Michigan. Renaissance accomplishes
this work through serving as a catalyst to develop growth strategies,
advocating for those strategies and championing specific initiatives that
accelerate growth. A 501(c)(3) organization that was formed in 1970,
Detroit Renaissance includes the chief executive officers of the region's
most significant employers and universities. For more information, visit
http://www.detroitrenaissance.com.
DETROIT, May 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Southeast Michigan's creative
business community will get a boost as a result of Governor Granholm's
signature on a series of bills that would make creative businesses eligible
for state MEGA tax credits.
Signed into law yesterday, Public Act 108 of 2008, sponsored by Senator
Jud Gilbert (R-Algonac), will have a significant impact on Southeast
Michigan's efforts to develop creative economy jobs by broadening the
definition of businesses eligible for MEGA credits to include those in the
creative sector. Senators Jason Allen (R-Traverse City) and Hansen Clarke
(D-Detroit) played a vital role in the success of this legislation and lead
the advocacy to include the creative businesses for the MEGA eligibility.
Creative businesses have been defined as:
Architecture and design including architectural design, graphic design,
interior design, fashion design, and industrial design
Digital media including internet publishing and broadcasting, video
gaming, web development, entertainment technology
Advertising and marketing firms including advertising and marketing
agencies, public relations agencies, and display advertising
Music production including record production and development, sound
recording studios, and integrated high-tech record production and
distribution
Film and video including motion picture and video production and
distribution, postproduction services, and teleproduction and production
services
Businesses meeting these criteria will be eligible for high-tech and/or
high-wage MEGA credits which are credits against the Michigan Business Tax.
A high-wage business is a business that has an average wage of 300% or more
of the federal minimum wage.
The bills take immediate effect.
"In this new economy based on innovation and globalization, progressive
leaders
recognize that creativity now drives global competitiveness," said Doug
Rothwell, president of Detroit Renaissance, lead advocates for amending the
bill to include the creative sector.
"Those communities that can develop and sustain an environment in which
its creative talent can thrive will be able to most effectively drive
economic development success - both because of job growth in specific
creative industries and because communities with a dynamic, creative soul
attract high impact employers and talented, skilled employees."
"These incentives will encourage creative business enterprises to
consider Michigan and bring new opportunities to attract new media and
advertising companies to locate in our state," said James C. Epolito,
President and CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. "We now
can promise our most talented writers, film-makers and artists new job
opportunities that were previously only available elsewhere."
Rothwell noted that globally, creative industries are estimated to
account for more than 7% of the World's GDP and the annual growth of the
creative industries is twice that of the service industries and four times
that of the manufacturing industries.
Developing Detroit's creative economy is one of the main
recommendations of Detroit Renaissance's Road to Renaissance, a plan to
transform Southeast Michigan's economy.
Other aspects of the initiative currently underway are:
-- Create a comprehensive, region-wide asset map and web portal of Greater
Detroit's creative sector
-- Develop a Creative Corridor on Woodward Avenue that acts as a platform
and catalyst to, among other things, attract and retain talent,
stimulate creative community output, and increase the presence of
creative industries in Detroit and the region
-- Establish a Creative Business Accelerator within the Creative Corridor
-- Develop a business attraction strategy to increase the density of
creative economy enterprises
-- Launch a branding and marketing program to showcase Greater Detroit as a
major hub of the world's creative economy
More announcements about plan progress will be made in early summer.
About Detroit Renaissance:
Detroit Renaissance provides leadership to accelerate the economic
transformation of Detroit and Southeast Michigan. Renaissance accomplishes
this work through serving as a catalyst to develop growth strategies,
advocating for those strategies and championing specific initiatives that
accelerate growth. A 501(c)(3) organization that was formed in 1970,
Detroit Renaissance includes the chief executive officers of the region's
most significant employers and universities. For more information, visit
http://www.detroitrenaissance.com.
Officials confident of Oscars deal
Organisers of the Oscars remain confident that this awards ceremony will go ahead as planned, despite the cancellation of the Golden Globes.
The executive director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has said Oscars officials are hopeful of a deal with striking writers that will allow the show to go ahead.
"At this stage we are still making our plans as normal," Bruce Davis told AFP.
The feud between writers and producers claimed its highest profile casualty on Monday when it was confirmed that this weekend's Golden Globes ceremony, a key highlight of the Hollywood movie awards season, had been scrapped.
The decision to replace the event with a press conference came after Hollywood's actors union, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), announced that stars would not cross picket lines surrounding the show erected by the Writers Guild of America (WGA).
The WGA has already said its members will not be allowed to write the script for the Oscars - the film industry's biggest annual awards.
However, it has not yet confirmed if it will picket the show, which is being broadcast by the ABC network - one of the companies that is the subject of strike action.
The executive director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has said Oscars officials are hopeful of a deal with striking writers that will allow the show to go ahead.
"At this stage we are still making our plans as normal," Bruce Davis told AFP.
The feud between writers and producers claimed its highest profile casualty on Monday when it was confirmed that this weekend's Golden Globes ceremony, a key highlight of the Hollywood movie awards season, had been scrapped.
The decision to replace the event with a press conference came after Hollywood's actors union, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), announced that stars would not cross picket lines surrounding the show erected by the Writers Guild of America (WGA).
The WGA has already said its members will not be allowed to write the script for the Oscars - the film industry's biggest annual awards.
However, it has not yet confirmed if it will picket the show, which is being broadcast by the ABC network - one of the companies that is the subject of strike action.
Neil Young gets new honor -- his own spider
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Iconic singer and songwriter Neil Young has had an honor bestowed upon him that is not received by many musicians -- his own spider.
An East Carolina University biologist, Jason Bond, discovered a new species of trapdoor spider and opted to call the arachnid after his favorite musician, Canadian Neil Young, naming it Myrmekiaphila neilyoungi.
"There are rather strict rules about how you name new species," Bond said in a statement.
"As long as these rules are followed you can give a new species just about any name you please. With regards to Neil Young, I really enjoy his music and have had a great appreciation of him as an activist for peace and justice."
Young, 62, is a veteran rock musician who rose to fame in the 1960s with the band Buffalo Springfield and later became a member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, whose 1970 release "Deja Vu" has become a classic rock album.
The singer/songwriter, whose solo work ranges from older albums such as "Harvest" to newer CDs like "Living with War," has long been an activist for social and anti-war causes.
Bond discovered the new spider species in Jefferson County, Alabama, in 2007. He said spiders in the trapdoor genus, who tend to live in burrows and build trap doors to seal off their living quarters, are distinguished from one species to the next on the basis of differences in genitalia.
He confirmed through the spider's DNA that the Myrmekiaphila neilyoungi is an identifiable, separate species of spider within the trapdoor genus.
Young is not the first musician to have a creature named after him. A species of beetle that looks as if it is wearing a tuxedo -- the whirligig beetle, or Orectochilus orbisonorum -- was named earlier this year after the late rock 'n' roll legend Roy Orbison and his widow Barbara.
Reuters/Nielsen
An East Carolina University biologist, Jason Bond, discovered a new species of trapdoor spider and opted to call the arachnid after his favorite musician, Canadian Neil Young, naming it Myrmekiaphila neilyoungi.
"There are rather strict rules about how you name new species," Bond said in a statement.
"As long as these rules are followed you can give a new species just about any name you please. With regards to Neil Young, I really enjoy his music and have had a great appreciation of him as an activist for peace and justice."
Young, 62, is a veteran rock musician who rose to fame in the 1960s with the band Buffalo Springfield and later became a member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, whose 1970 release "Deja Vu" has become a classic rock album.
The singer/songwriter, whose solo work ranges from older albums such as "Harvest" to newer CDs like "Living with War," has long been an activist for social and anti-war causes.
Bond discovered the new spider species in Jefferson County, Alabama, in 2007. He said spiders in the trapdoor genus, who tend to live in burrows and build trap doors to seal off their living quarters, are distinguished from one species to the next on the basis of differences in genitalia.
He confirmed through the spider's DNA that the Myrmekiaphila neilyoungi is an identifiable, separate species of spider within the trapdoor genus.
Young is not the first musician to have a creature named after him. A species of beetle that looks as if it is wearing a tuxedo -- the whirligig beetle, or Orectochilus orbisonorum -- was named earlier this year after the late rock 'n' roll legend Roy Orbison and his widow Barbara.
Reuters/Nielsen
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