July 29, 2010

Toyota will recall another 412,000 vehicles because of problems with the steering system. The steering lock on Avalon sedans built between 2000 and 2004 were made with a faulty casting that can crack if the car is steered hard to the right, locking the wheel in place, Toyota said. The company will pay for repairs of the 373,000 affected vehicles beginning in late August, the LA Times reports.

Separately, Toyota recalled 39,000 Lexus LX 470 SUVs made from 2003 to 2007. A strong impact to the front wheels (think potholes) can cause a "snap ring" to break, which could eventually cause the steering shaft to disengage. Three accidents are linked to the Avalon problem, none with the Lexus.

Posted By: FEDS TV Staff

July 29, 2010

Mikhail Khodorkovsky

Russia
Behind bars

In October 2003 the Kremlin ordered Khodorkovsky's arrest on charges of embezzlement. The oil tycoon, once Russia's richest man with a net worth of $15 billion, has been stuck in prison ever since. Formerly chairman of oil behemoth Yukos, Khodorkovsky made his fortune in the early 1990s in banking and commodities. But, he says, his outspoken criticism of Vladimir Putin ultimately led to him losing his empire and freedom. Khodorkovsky is currently on trial once again arguing his innocence on additional charges.

July 29, 2010

No.5 - 14K

Home base: Hong Kong
Criminal activities: Extortion, contract killing, kidnapping, gambling, prostitution, loan sharking, human trafficking, counterfeiting, drug trafficking
Boss: Unknown

The 14K is one of the largest traditional triads in Hong Kong, and in the 1990s, it was regarded as the largest in the world until a high-profile criminal trial in Portugal brought down the alleged head of a 14K cell. The organization is believed to have spread into other parts of Asia and to have established itself in a number of major North American cities. No criminal activity seems to be beneath them, as it has been accused of virtually everything under the sun.

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July 29, 2010

Big Boi is said to be featured in the current Rolling Stone with one of his pitbulls from Pitfall Kennels.

His new album has managed to stay in the top 15 and has received steller reviews from music fans and critics.  Even though songs have been leaked over a few months, Big Boi has shown that he is just as dynamic alone as he is with award winning duo Outkast. Sir Lucious Leftfoot...The Son of Chico Dusty is a treasure trove of melodic beats and ridiculous ryhmes that make you keep it on rewind.

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July 29, 2010

A group of Crips from Oklahoma threaten Snoop Dogg a day before his concert with Ice Cube at the Osage Million Dollar Elm Casino Event Center in Tulsa recently.

The reason for this nonsense was because of a radio interview Snoop Dogg did in November 2009 with DJ Green Lantern. Here is an excerpt of what Snoop said in the interview.

"If you are banging outside of California, Bloods or Crips, you need to stay there. And if you come back to California, where it originated at, we have different sets of rules and regulations that don't apply to you. You will become a victim of circumstances. Ask some of these rappers who are waving their flags who ain't from California."

Well, the gang members from Oklahoma were offended by the statement and claimed that something would happen to him at the concert if the rapper didn't call him to obtain a hood pass; he even gives out a phone number on the video! A hood pass is extortion dues paid to a gang so that a person would be allowed to do business in that area. If you saw 'Training Day,' then you would know what a hood pass is.

Of course, nothing happened at the concert...internet thugs!!

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