''There should be a zero tolerance policy when it comes to sexual harassment & must send a clear message that this behavior is not tolerated.''
https://twitter.com/NYGovCuomo/status/335434417193508864
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/sf-general-to-offer-another-shot-to-those-that-received-johnson-johnson-one/2760491/
CORONAVIRUS
San Francisco Will Offer Moderna, Pfizer Dose to Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Recipients
By Lili Tan • Published August 3, 2021
A San Francisco hospital is looking to ease concerns from many who got the Johnson and Johnson vaccine by giving them a different shot. Cierra Johnson reports.
A San Francisco hospital is looking to ease concerns from many who got the Johnson and Johnson vaccine by giving them a different shot.
The idea is controversial. With some calling them boosters even though SF General says that's not the case.
“I’m just really against someone sticking me over and over again,” said Larzine Wright of San Jose.
Last spring, she received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
“I didn’t anticipate getting a booster shot this early in the game,” Wright said.
But like some others, she has wondered whether getting J&J was the right choice – as many people are now questioning its effectiveness, particularly against the delta variant.
Zuckerberg General Hospital is now offering a "supplemental" Pfizer or Moderna shot to anyone who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and wants more peace of mind. Even though they say the Johnson shot remains a good choice.
https://twitter.com/USWNT/status/1423113109804175360
''Get ready! Flag of United States vs. Flag of Australia on the way''
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Flag of United States vs. Flag of Australia
Round pushpin: Ibaraki Kashima Stadium
''Clock face four oclock: 4 a.m. ET''
https://www.thedrive.com/news/41672/gm-has-spent-800-million-on-chevrolet-bolt-recalls
GM Has Spent $800 Million on Chevrolet Bolt Recalls
The huge sum was announced as part of GM's quarterly earnings report earlier today.
BY LEWIN DAY AUGUST 4, 2021
One of the primary concerns often leveled at electric cars is the risk of fire. Large electric batteries can burn ferociously if damaged or faulty, causing great damage or even loss of life as a result. When it comes to the 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt, GM has had some issues in this department. Today's earnings report from GM indicates the automaker has spent $800 million on recalls for the affected model in the past quarter alone.
GM first issued a recall regarding the Bolt fire issue in November last year. Fast forward to May, and GM was confident it had the problem licked. If a dealer determined the car's battery was at risk of fire, it would be replaced free of charge. Two cars that were previously recalled then caught fire, making it clear the problem wasn't solved. The NHTSA then notified Bolt owners to park their cars outside for safety reasons. GM has actually started buying back affected cars, though only a handful had gone ahead by the end of May.
Pictured; A safe place to park your Bolt.
The $800 million figure is rather steep, making up the vast majority of GM's total warranty recall costs of $1.3 billion in the second quarter. The earnings report was overall a rosy one, however, with the company boasting profits of $2.8 billion on revenues of $34.2 billion.
It's a sad indictment of the car that GM hoped would take the fight to Tesla in the burgeoning electric vehicle space. Instead, the Bolt has been seen as overpriced compared to its rivals, while offering less luxurious appointments at the same time. As far as recalls go, basic faults and unreliability are one thing. Having the car spontaneously combust is another one entirely, and will do nothing to assuage consumer concerns about the safety of EVs.
It's a huge sum of money to be forking out in just three short months. However, when you're having to inspect and replace batteries in a fleet of almost 69,000 vehicles, that's the cost of doing business. Here's hoping for the sake of the stockholders, and the affected customers, that GM can soon put this issue to bed.