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Web Release
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Web Release
Aston Martin Reveals One-Off DB12 Volante ‘Palm Beach Edition'
Aston Martin has introduced a stunning one-off DB12 Volante, dubbed the 'Palm Beach Edition.' Created through its Q by Aston Martin division in collaboration with Aston Martin Palm Beach, the car combines British elegance with coastal South Florida flair. Aston Martin showcases the exclusive one-off DB12 Volante 'Palm Beach Edition' This custom open-top Super Tourer features an exclusive Frosted Glass Blue exterior. The paint, hand-sprayed with glass flakes, delivers a distinctive shimmer inspired by sunlight on the ocean. A Club Sport White pinstripe accents the splitters, sills, and bumpers, emphasizing the car's sleek silhouette. Additionally, gloss jet black diamond-turned wheels complete its bold and athletic appearance. Bespoke Interior Inspired by Palm Beach The cabin showcases a sophisticated blend of materials and colour. A duotone Aurora Blue and Ivory leather interior is enhanced by Spicy Red contrast stitching, adding a pop of vibrancy. Palm-leaf motifs appear throughout the design — embroidered on the seats, centre armrest, and door sills — evoking the essence of Palm Beach. Moreover, the dashboard is embossed with Palm Beach's exact latitude and longitude, grounding the vehicle in its geographic inspiration. Behind the front seats, book-matched wood veneer panels feature engraved 'Palm Beach' metal inlays, reinforcing the tropical theme with refined craftsmanship. A Showcase of Q by Aston Martin's Personalisation Pedro Mota, Regional President of Aston Martin The Americas, stated: 'This is an exceptional sportscar that merges stunning performance, artistry, and luxury.' According to Mota, the Palm Beach Edition highlights the potential of the Q by Aston Martin division. It demonstrates how the brand can create fully bespoke vehicles that reflect the lifestyle and tastes of discerning collectors. Ultimately, the DB12 Volante Palm Beach Edition is more than a showpiece. It's a celebration of craftsmanship, innovation, and individuality, pushing the boundaries of personalisation in luxury automotive design.
The Star
6 days ago
- Health
- The Star
Occupational therapy for mental health boost
Jamaliah (seated) listening to a briefing while on her rounds to visit booths on rehabilitation equipment at the MOTNC 2025 in Klang. Selangor government teams up with association to plan new rehabilitation programmes for communities across 12 districts Selangor government is open to working with Malaysian Occupational Therapy Association (Mota) to improve mental health support and create a more inclusive public healthcare system in the state. State public health and environment committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the collaboration could strengthen the state's mental health efforts, particularly through early intervention programmes like Selangor Mental Sihat (Sehat). The Sehat programme focuses on emotional and mental well-being and includes several support channels – the 'Sehat Hub Counsellor' programme, the Sehat Hotline and regular mental health talk slots such as 'Bicara Hati bersama Kaunselor' and 'Pakar Psikologi' on SelangorFM radio. For a start, she urged the Selangor Health Department (JKNS) to work with Mota in carrying out rehabilitation programmes for communities across 12 districts in the state. 'Occupational therapists can play a key role in advocacy and promoting the services offered because there may be some in the community who do not know how to seek treatment and rehabilitation,' she told Bernama at the launching of the 2025 Malaysian Occupational Therapy National Conference (MOTNC) in Klang. Also present were 2025 MOTNC chairperson Dr Mohamad Qayum Mohamad Sabri, Mota president Assoc Prof Dr Ahmad Zamir Che Daud and the Health Ministry occupational therapy rehabilitation officer and medical therapist profession head Nora Hamid. Jamaliah also highlighted the urgent need to increase the number of occupational therapists in Malaysia to meet the current demand, especially with the increased number of senior citizens, chronic diseases, mental health issues, and special needs children. With the current ratio of only one occupational therapist for more than 10,000 people, she said Malaysia was still far behind when compared to Japan (1:100) and the United States (1:5,000). 'Extra effort such as training more students, empowering the career pathway, expanding service opportunities and recognising the contribution of the profession need to be implemented immediately for the welfare of the people,' she said. Jamaliah said MOTNC had become an important platform to strengthen cross-sector collaboration networks, and a catalyst for new innovations in interventional approaches in Malaysia and to enhance the standards of the profession to a higher level. The three-day conference was organised by Mota, in collaboration with the Occupational Therapy Services of the Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya Department of Health and the Kuala Lumpur Hospital.
Newsweek
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Dodgers Make Announcement on Franchise Legend After Scary Health News
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Los Angeles Dodgers are odds-on favorites to capture the franchise's ninth World Series championship after yet another blockbuster offseason. This Dodgers team might be the greatest one ever assembled on paper, with superstars like Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts leading the way. But there are plenty of historic icons who made their own marks as well. On Sunday, the team issued a positive health update on one of those icons as it reported some good news concerning Manny Mota. "We are happy to share that Dodger legend Manny Mota is home and doing well in his recovery from his recent hospitalization," the team posted on X. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 14: Manager Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium on June 14, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo... LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 14: Manager Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium on June 14, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by) More Martinez/Getty The 87-year-old Mota suffered a stroke in April, raising concerns about how he might recover. Mota is probably best known in Dodgers history for establishing himself as a clutch pinch hitter during the team's World Series runs throughout the 1970s and 1980s. He held the all-time record for pinch hits. "A pinch-hitting specialist, Manny Mota appeared in games over 20 MLB seasons, including the final 13 with the Dodgers," according to Chuck Schilken of the Los Angeles Times. "Mota, an outfielder from the Dominican Republic, was an All-Star in 1973 and retired in 1982 with a career batting average of .304 and then-record 150 pinch-hits." He retired from playing after the 1982 season, but held a variety of roles with the Dodgers afterward. He was a member of the coaching staff from 1980 to 2013, marking the longest tenure in franchise history. And he worked with the Spanish-language broadcast from 2013 to 2020. Members of Dodgers nation are surely encouraged to hear this latest positive update on his health. More MLB: Red Sox Slugger Reportedly Declining Interviews Over First Base Decision
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
39-year-old who killed man in Lawrence as a teen granted parole
A 39-year-old man who has spent more than half of his life in custody was granted parole in a split decision of the state's parole board last month, decades after killing a man he had never met in Lawrence. Frank Mota was a teenager when he killed Ricardo Rosa outside Mota's girlfriend's home in Lawrence in January 2004. A 'short time' prior, Mota's family had moved across the street from his girlfriend's family. In the days leading up to the murder, Mota called his girlfriend numerous times, asking to get back together. On Jan. 4, 2004, she spent the night at his house. Some time the next morning, she went back to her house, where she got a call from a friend asking to use her phone. The friend was with her boyfriend, Ricardo Rosa, whom Mota had never met. As Rosa and his girlfriend walked to Mota's girlfriend's house, they passed by Mota's home. Mota, who was outside as the couple walked by, called his girlfriend soon after, telling her he was upset another man had gone inside her house. The girlfriend told Mota the man was with his own girlfriend but Mota didn't believe her and went to speak with his girlfriend outside her house, bringing a gun with him. She again told Mota that Rosa was not there to see her. As the pair talked, Rosa exited the home. Mota's girlfriend warned him that Mota had a gun but by the time she made it to the front door she found the two men wrestling. Not long after, several witnesses reported hearing a gunshot. Rosa staggered into Mota's girlfriend's house, where he collapsed on the living room floor and passed out. He eventually died of his injuries. Mota pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in March 2007. Mota appeared before the parole board for the third time last December. The 4-3 decision in favor of granting Mota's parole notes that he 'began to work on his self-development early in his incarceration.' Mota earned his GED in 2009 and 'continued to invest in rehabilitation.' Since his last hearing, Mota had completed several programs, including one on domestic violence that the board notes he 'appears to have benefited from.' Prosecutors opposed Mota's release, though he provided several letters in support to the board. A member of Casa Esparanza, a behavioral health center, testified in support of Mota at the hearing. As conditions of his release, Mota must complete a long-term residential program, attend mental health counseling and submit to supervision for drugs and alcohol. Armed intruder broke into '90s rocker's home after she sold her Tesla Despite low ratings, voters say Trump handles presidency better than Harris Mass. police watchdog revokes 5 officers' certifications: 'Not fit for duty' Thunderbirds raise nearly $40K for Rays of Hope Foundation Popular Florentine sandwich shop opening soon in Boston
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dodgers legend Manny Mota recovering after stroke
The Brief Dodgers great Manny Mota suffered a stroke Monday night and is recovering. Mota is alert and responsive to commands, the Dodgers confirmed. Mota debuted in Major League Baseball in 1962 with the San Francisco Giants and joined the Dodgers in 1969. LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Dodgers legend Manny Mota suffered a stroke on Monday night and is responsive and resting comfortably as he recovers, the team confirmed on social media. What we know Mota, 87, experienced a stroke and is currently in recovery, responsive to commands and resting comfortably, according to the Dodgers. Advertisement Mota debuted in Major League Baseball in 1962 with the San Francisco Giants and joined the Dodgers in 1969, spending the remainder of his career in Los Angeles. SUGGESTED: LAPD Swing-athon honors Dodger Legend Manny Mota The backstory Mota is major league baseball's No. 3 career pinch-hitter who won World Series titles with the Dodgers in 1981 and '88. The Dominican outfielder played parts of 13 seasons from 1969-80 and 1982 with the Dodgers. Manny Mota was a member of the 1981 Dodgers World Series team who was honored before a game agiains the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on July 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by) After retiring at 44, Mota served as a coach for the team from 1980-2013, marking the longest coaching streak in team history. He continued working for the club as a Spanish-language TV broadcaster until 2020. Advertisement Mota's legacy includes induction into the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame in 2003 and the Baseball Reliquary's Shrine of the Eternals in 2013. SUGGESTED: Dodgers celebrate 2024 World Series win at the White House His son, Jose Mota, continues the family tradition as a Spanish-language broadcaster for the Dodgers. The Source Information for this story is from a social media post by the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 15, 2025. The Associated Press contributed.
