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People's Police Report
Shootings & deaths
Portland Police Involved in Two-- or Three-- Deadly Force
Incidents in 2015, Killing Houseless
During the first three months of 2015, Portland Police were involved in at least two incidents where they used deadly force-- and a third involving a questionable "suicide." The first incident, on February 17, involved a Gang Enforcement Team officer firing one bullet, missing intended target Ryan Matthew Sudlow, 31. The other acknowledged officer involved shooting was of Christopher Healy, 36, a houseless man who'd been invited to shower at someone's home, yet was called in for suspicious activity by a neighbor, and ended up dead by police bullets on March 22. The alleged suicide of Quintrell Holiman, 26, on February 24 came after he supposedly fired a gun at officers, ran, hid in a yard, and was fired at by "bean bags" and a flash-bang grenade. Meanwhile, the family of Brad Morgan, killed by Portland Police during a mental health crisis in 2012 (PPR #56), lost their bid to find the officers negligent in a civil trial, and the mother of Kelly Swoboda (who was killed in March 2014--PPR #62) left a searing message for Portland's Mayor months before the Police Review Board released findings on his (and one other) death.
Speaking to reporters where Healy was killed near SE 130th and Sherman, Bureau spokesperson Sgt. Greg Stewart reported Healy had pulled a knife before being shot, saying about the officer "we're thankful he's ok." (Stewart got away with murder in 2007 when he shot a man through the front door of his Scappoose home --PPR #43.) Stewart's silence about the loss of life was echoed shortly after by Chief Larry O'Dea, who said he was relieved the officers were not hurt. The knife was described as being 10 inches long, but photos show a weapon with two 2.5-inch blades separated by a 4-inch handle. This is reminiscent of the X-Acto knife held by Jack Collins (also houseless) being described as a "knife with a 6 inch handle" in 2010 (PPR #50). Stewart also focused on the fact that Healy was hit by a Taser after he was shot, then was brought to the hospital where he died, as if maybe the death wasn't cause by the police actions.
Officers Thomas Clark (#50706), who shot Healy, and Royce Curtiss (#46427), who hit him with the Taser, both were at the scene when Merle Hatch, also houseless, was killed in February 2013-- while holding the broken off receiver of a telephone from the psychiatric hospital he'd been in (PPR #59). Clark was reported to have talked to, but not fired at, Hatch; Curtiss was among those who shot and killed Hatch. Witnesses indicate that Healy may have punched at the officers before he was shot, but only drew the knife afterward.
On a March 23 news story, KATU-TV (2) spoke to the neighbor, who, like the police, seems to have been struck with the pervasive prejudice against those who are or who appear to be houseless-- he thought Healy was going to break into his truck (or house), though he was actually waiting for a car to drive him elsewhere. It appears the cops were called when there was no criminal activity going on and escalated the situation to where a person is dead. (This was also the case with two other houseless persons killed by the cops since 2010-- Thomas Higginbotham in 2011 [PPR #53] and Nick Davis in June 2014 [PPR #63].)
The February shooting happened at a gas station on SW Highland Drive in Gresham, where Officer Charles Asheim (#46067) fired once but did not hit Sudlow. Sudlow appears to be Caucasian, which is a strange relief-- Asheim and the Gang Enforcement Team were chasing after him, and their usual definition of "gang member" is "young black man." The Oregonian's February 20 article lists Sudlow's criminal history but nothing specific about Asheim's past-- though he's named in the discrimination lawsuit filed by the owner of the Fontaine Bleau for alleging the nightclub catered to gang members (PPR #63).
PCW raised concerns about this being the second officer-involved shooting at a gas station in three years, after Billy Wayne Simms died while driving away from police in 2012 (PPR #57). Training Captain Brian Parman said there are no particular rules about appropriate backstops for shootings, which is odd since people are not supposed to smoke nearby for fear the sparks could ignite gas pumps.
Holiman supposedly fired at officers when exiting a club on SE Foster. Police chased him on foot and used their airplane's thermal imaging devices to locate him in the yard of someone's home four blocks away. That person recorded video including the sound of the "beanbag" gun (which the February 25 Oregonian says was aimed at the fence) and the light/sound from the flash- bang. Later, after receiving alleged threats from gang members wanting to retaliate for Holiman's death, the police redoubled their efforts to assure the public that Holiman killed himself by saying the Medical Examiner (ME) confirmed it was a suicide. Not only does the ME apparently consider officer shootings of civilians "suicides" (article), but as we've documented before, the ME relies on the police for information and frequently gives findings beneficial to cops (PPR #38). Days later at a news conference Holiman's mother gave a heartfelt plea for people to stop killing one another and insisted her son took his own life-- but her message was undercut by being seated within feet of the Assistant Chief of Police. If the cops want to show they're not intimidating people to push their own narrative, it would be smart to not be in the room when their message is being echoed.
In late February, the family of Brad Morgan pushed forward with a civil suit against Sgt. John Holbrook and Officer David Scott. The Morgans' attorney, Dave Park, made a strong case that the officers had plenty of other choices than to assist Morgan with his desire to be killed by police. He pointed to the progress being made by the 911 operator who was talking to Morgan, noting Bureau policies allow officers to break in on the phone call to engage in conversation. This would have avoided the face to face confrontation that led to Morgan allegedly pulling a replica gun and the officers killing him. The jury found the officers (and the City) were not negligent for escalating the encounter.
In January, the Police Review Board (PRB) released its twice-annual report, this time including two shootings cases (article). The report states Officer John Romero "created a plan" and communicated with other officers, but doesn't question why he didn't wait for the multiple other officers in the area to assist him before he confronted, then shot and killed Swoboda. Because Swoboda allegedly shot Romero in the hand, it appears that questioning his actions was off limits-- further proven by the PRB's extra step of complimenting Romero. At least one of the bullets hit Swoboda after he'd fallen to the ground.
The December 24 Portland Mercury reports Swoboda's mother called the Mayor's office in September to complain about the Medal of Valor awarded to Romero (PPR #64). "Romero is getting a reward for killing my son? I don't believe my son even shot at him. [Romero] shot himself or [had] another officer [shoot him] to cover up... Nobody has heard of where the gun is." This concern echoes the 2010 incident where Officer Chris Burley was hit twice in the legs during the standoff that left Keaton Otis dead with 23 bullet wounds (PPR #51), and the community has never seen Otis' alleged gun. Romero's mom concludes: "I'm 76 years old. My life is ruined."
The PRB also reviewed the shooting of Nick Davis, in which Officer Robert Brown tripped and fell, using his clumsiness as a reason to fire his weapon. The Board found no wrongdoing, and excused the extreme violence by stating Davis exhibited "paranoia" before taking a crowbar out and swinging it toward Brown "without warning." The Board supported Brown's claim he feared for his life, even though his partner, Officer Matthew Nilsen, did not apparently feel the urge to use deadly force. The report minimizes snuffing out the young man's life by stating "the suspect retreated and the threat ended."
Due to shenanigans such as calling investigations of deadly force "reviews," and the "Definitions" section of the US Department of Justice Agreement precluding such appeals, neither Davis' nor Swoboda's families were able to appeal the Board's findings.
The Portland Police Bureau was responsible for two of the 26 homicides in Multnomah County in 2014 (Oregonian, January 4).
Portland Copwatch is a grassroots, volunteer organization promoting police accountability through citizen action.

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Put life in perspective with with some short yet sage pieces of advice. These wise and beautiful words from your favorite positive thinkers will get you in the right mindset to tackle whatever obstacles lie ahead. Inspirational quotes from successful people like Oprah, Helen Keller, and Maya Angelou can help you reframe negative thoughts during tough times and change your attitude so you feel refreshed and motivated. Whether you're hoping to achieve success at work, home, or life in general, establishing the right intentions can help you stay positive and optimistic during the challenges fate can throw your way.
Millions of people struggle to find their purpose in life. However, they forget that the purpose of one’s life is not something that others can bestow upon them. Similarly, it is unlikely that they will accidentally stumble across their life’s purpose. Instead, what it takes is to actively create the purpose of your life and by doing so to create yourself.
“I have come to accept the feeling of not knowing where I am going. And I have trained myself to love it. Because it is only when we are suspended in mid-air with no landing in sight, that we force our wings to unravel and alas begin our flight. And as we fly, we still may not know where we are going to. But the miracle is in the unfolding of the wings. You may not know where you're going, but you know that so long as you spread your wings, the winds will carry you.”
All too often, we quickly forget what a valuable gift our lives are. We are often times so preoccupied with fighting the – often irrelevant – problems of everyday life that we entirely forget to appreciate the beauty that is already present in our lives. Even more so, the pursuit of ever more hinders us in experiencing gratitude for all the amazing and joyful aspects of our lives.
About Brian Tracy — Brian is recognized as the top sales training and personal success authority in the world today. He has authored more than 60 books and has produced more than 500 audio and video learning programs on sales, management, business success and personal development, including worldwide bestseller The Psychology of Achievement. Brian's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. You can follow him on Google+, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Linkedin and Youtube.
Now a quote like this must be put on the list of the most inspirational quotes on life. Why? Because in the end, there’s no secret to success. You have to have the focus, discipline, and self-control. When you say, it takes luck to succeed, you’re giving your power away. As Will Smith once said, words and thoughts have physical energy and they can make or break your life. Choose wisely.
On this page your will find over 100 quotes and sayings that will touch upon strength, courage, confidence, success, happiness, money, goals, hard times, following your dreams, achievement, overcoming adversity, self esteem, positive thinking, fear of failure, hard work, meaning of life, purpose, passion, determination, discipline, focus, self empowerment, greatness, and more!

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"Takin' Care of Business" is a song written by Randy Bachman and first recorded by Canadian rock group Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO) for their 1973 album Bachman-Turner Overdrive II. In 1990 a movie with the title Taking Care of Business (known in some parts of the world as "Filofax") starring Jim Belushi used the song in its soundtrack.
Randy Bachman had written what would later become "Takin' Care of Business" while still a member of The Guess Who. His original idea was to write about a recording technician who worked on The Guess Who's recordings. This particular technician would take the 8:15 train to get to work, inspiring the lyrics "catch the 8:15 to the city." The standard uniform worn by technicians at the studio was a white collared shirt, which gave Randy the name "White Collar Worker."
The first guitar riff Randy had arranged for the song was blatantly that of The Beatles' "Paperback Writer." When Randy first played this for Burton Cummings, Burton declared that he was ashamed of him and that The Guess Who would never record the song.
Sometime during the supporting concerts for BTO's first album, Randy was in Vancouver, BC driving and listening to CFOX on the radio when he heard a particular DJ's catch phrase "We're takin' care of business." As fate would have it, lead vocalist Fred Turner's voice gave out before the band's last set that night. Randy sang some cover songs to get through the last set, but none were having any effect on the audience. On a whim, he told the band to play the C, B-flat and F chords (a I-VII-IV progression) over and over, and he essentially sang "White Collar Worker" with the new words "Takin' Care of Business" inserted to the chorus.
After this, he rewrote the lyrics to "White Collar Worker" with a new chorus and the title "Takin' Care of Business." Along with this he wrote a revised guitar riff, which was the I-VII-IV progression played with a shuffle. (Though the I-VII-IV progression is quite common, the riff became famous and instantly recognizable.) The song was recorded by Bachman-Turner Overdrive for their second album Bachman-Turner Overdrive II. It would reach #12 on the Billboard singles charts and arguably become B.T.O.'s most well known song.
The song also features a prominent piano, played by Norman Durkee. Some accounts stated a pizza delivery guy was in the studio, heard the song and offered to add a piano riff to it. BTO drummer Robbie Bachman set the record straight in a 2002 interview. The guy who poked his head into the studio while the playbacks of "Takin' Care of Business" were running was actually Durkee, an accomplished musician and musical director for Bette Midler and Barry Manilow. Durkee said, "that needs a piano...a real boogie-woogie piano would sound cool," and he left. The band tracked him down in another studio, Durkee scribbled the chords down on a pizza box, and recorded the piano part in one take.
The song has been used as an advertising campaign for companies such as Office Depot, whose business target consists largely of small business owners. The song was also used for many years in advertisements for Officeworks, an Australian chain of office supply stores which bear much similarity to the US Office Depot stores. In New Zealand, mobile operator Vodafone has used the song in a series of advertisements for their business-oriented mobile plans. Many have noticed the irony of this, as the song focuses on being lazy; the lyrics refer to an unemployed musician who "love[s] to work at nothing all day," and tongue-in-check calling it "taking care of business."
The song played in several episodes of Australian soap Opera Neighbours between 2003 and 2006. The most recent use was in a scene where Robert Robinson lured his father, Paul into a mineshaft.
The song was used in the popular Australian Film 'Kenny' as the main theme song.
Among the many teams to use the song during sporting events, the New York Mets have played the song after victories during the 2006, 2007, and 2008 seasons. Their division rival Atlanta Braves used the song during their run of 14 consecutive division titles.
The song is unlockable in the video game Karaoke Revolution Party.
In some areas of the Midwest, including the Saginaw Valley and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the song has inspired a popular dance known as "The Alligator," which involves a lot of clapping and rolling on the floor.
External Uses Currently being used in OfficeWorks commercial.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — Use of several Internet file-sharing services declined by several thousand people the week after the music industry threatened to sue online music swappers, an Internet tracking firm said Monday.
Kazaa and Morpheus--two popular file-swapping services--had 15 percent fewer users during the week ending July 6, according to Nielsen/NetRatings. The firm tracks weekly use by people who sign on to the services from home.
The decline translates to about 1 million fewer users on Kazaa. About 41,000 fewer users signed on to Morpheus and the iMesh file-sharing service that week.
"With the negative publicity and threat of steep fines, some surfers appear to be backing off," said Greg Bloom, a senior Internet analyst with the firm. "However, with millions of loyal users, these applications aren't likely to go off-line in the near future."
The Recording Industry Association of America, which represents the major recording companies, said last month it would soon begin suing individuals engaging in online music file-swapping.
The industry blames music downloading and CD burning for lagging sales in recent years and hopes that by going after users directly, it can curb traffic to the sites.
Compiled from RedEye news services and edited by Lara Weber (email@example.com) and Michael Morgan (firstname.lastname@example.org)

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Does Almond Milk Cause Bloating And Gas?
Almond milk has become increasingly popular in recent years as a dairy-free alternative to cow’s milk. It is often touted for its health benefits, such as being low in calories and packed with nutrients. However, some individuals have reported experiencing bloating and gas after consuming almond milk. In this article, we will explore whether almond milk can indeed cause these digestive issues and present seven interesting facts about almond milk. Additionally, we will address 14 common questions related to almond milk and its potential effects on bloating and gas.
Interesting Facts About Almond Milk:
1. Almond milk is made by blending almonds with water and straining the mixture to remove any solids. This process results in a creamy, nutty-flavored liquid.
2. Almond milk is naturally lactose-free, making it an excellent choice for individuals with lactose intolerance or milk allergies.
3. Almond milk is a good source of vitamin E, which is an antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage. It also contains healthy fats, fiber, and protein.
4. Unlike cow’s milk, almond milk is lower in calories and carbohydrates, making it a popular choice for those watching their weight or following a low-carb diet.
5. Almond milk is often fortified with additional nutrients, such as calcium, vitamin D, and B vitamins, to provide a more complete nutritional profile similar to cow’s milk.
6. The fiber content in almond milk can help promote healthy digestion and regulate bowel movements, which may be beneficial for individuals with constipation issues.
7. While almond milk is generally well-tolerated by most people, some individuals may experience digestive issues such as bloating and gas after consuming it. This can be due to several factors, including the presence of certain compounds in almonds that can be difficult to digest for some individuals.
Common Questions About Almond Milk and Bloating:
1. Can almond milk cause bloating and gas?
Yes, some individuals may experience bloating and gas after consuming almond milk. However, it is important to note that this reaction is not universal and varies from person to person.
2. Why does almond milk cause bloating and gas?
Almonds contain certain compounds, such as phytic acid and oligosaccharides, which can be difficult to digest for some individuals. These compounds can ferment in the gut, leading to the production of gas and causing bloating.
3. Are there any alternatives to almond milk?
Yes, individuals who experience digestive issues with almond milk can try other dairy-free alternatives, such as soy milk, oat milk, or rice milk. These alternatives may be better tolerated by some people.
4. Can soaking almonds before making almond milk reduce bloating and gas?
Soaking almonds before blending them into milk can help reduce the presence of certain compounds that may contribute to bloating and gas. This process can make almond milk easier to digest for some individuals.
5. Are there any other potential causes of bloating and gas after consuming almond milk?
Yes, it is important to consider other factors that may contribute to digestive issues, such as consuming almond milk that contains added sweeteners or other ingredients that can cause bloating or gas.
6. Can introducing almond milk gradually into the diet help reduce bloating and gas?
Some individuals may find that gradually introducing almond milk into their diet allows their bodies to adjust better, potentially reducing the likelihood of experiencing bloating and gas.
7. Does the brand or quality of almond milk affect bloating and gas symptoms?
The quality and brand of almond milk can vary, and some individuals may find that certain brands or higher-quality almond milk cause fewer digestive issues. Experimenting with different brands may help find the one that works best for you.
8. Can almond milk cause bloating and gas in individuals without lactose intolerance or milk allergies?
Yes, almond milk can cause bloating and gas in individuals without lactose intolerance or milk allergies. This can be due to the difficulty some people have in digesting certain compounds found in almonds.
9. Are there any other potential health benefits of almond milk?
Yes, almond milk is a good source of vitamin E and can provide essential nutrients such as calcium and vitamin D when fortified. It can also be a suitable option for individuals following a plant-based or vegan lifestyle.
10. Can almond milk cause bloating and gas in babies or young children?
While almond milk is generally safe for older children and adults, it is not recommended as a substitute for breast milk or formula for infants. Consult with a pediatrician before introducing almond milk to babies or young children.
11. Can almond milk cause digestive issues even if consumed in moderation?
Yes, even consuming almond milk in moderation can cause digestive issues for some individuals. It is important to listen to your body and adjust your diet accordingly.
12. Can adding certain spices or flavors to almond milk worsen bloating and gas symptoms?
Some individuals may find that certain spices or flavors added to almond milk can exacerbate bloating and gas symptoms. Experimenting with different additives may help identify potential triggers.
13. Can homemade almond milk cause less bloating and gas compared to store-bought varieties?
Homemade almond milk allows for better control over the ingredients and the soaking process, potentially reducing the presence of compounds that contribute to bloating and gas. Some individuals may find homemade almond milk to be better tolerated.
14. Should individuals with digestive issues completely avoid almond milk?
While some individuals may need to avoid almond milk due to digestive issues, others may find that they can tolerate it in moderation. It is essential to listen to your body, monitor your symptoms, and make dietary choices accordingly.
In conclusion, almond milk can cause bloating and gas in some individuals due to the presence of certain compounds that can be difficult to digest. However, this reaction is not universal, and many people can enjoy almond milk without experiencing these digestive issues. If you find that almond milk causes bloating and gas for you, consider trying other dairy-free alternatives or experimenting with different brands or homemade versions of almond milk. Remember to consult with a healthcare professional if you have any concerns or persistent digestive issues.

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Since I was a child all the other kids thought I was weird because I did not like all the sugar coated cereals, I would ask for oatmeal or shredded wheat instead. I was not born with a sweet tooth like most of my friends which I found out later that mom never fed us sugar, therefore we didn’t crave it. I have always listened to my body and would notice certain changes in it after eating certain types of foods, like how much energy I had, how I slept better, etc. I become more and more health conscious on what I put in my body and what I cooked for my family. As I got older I decided to help others (of the same age) eat more healthy because they seemed to have failing health so young. I went on a crusade (still on one) I became a Yoga teacher at 48, became a psychology of eating coach, and currently enrolled in the ACN (a Whole Plant Based Food Cooking/Nutrition school). I share my knowledge with others to become healthy with food and exercise without stress, willpower or challenges.
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A Study in Crimean Tatar Embroidery
The study focuses on a small collection of embroidered textiles, dating from the 1870s to 1920. It is intended to support the revival of the art of embroidery in Crimea by providing detailed description of each headscarf, decorated towel, sash and related item in the collection. Embroidery motifs and their meanings are also examined.
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Fun Decorated Milk Glasses
Everyone knows that appearance is everything! So let's impress for less. This idea originated on Pinterest. I saw it and fell in love. All you need to do is melt some frosting or chocolate, dip the brim of the cup or however much you would like to be covered in the melted frosting/chocolate, and then dip it into a bowl of sprinkles. That's it! Add milk and a straw, and you have a cute decorated idea that I am positive everyone will be complimenting.


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Watching four year old Kelli Guillory zoom by on a bike, it's hard to imagine that since the day she was born her tiny body has struggled to keep going.
"Kelli was born in 2009," said her mother Jennifer Guillory. "She coded the day after she was born. We had to pull the code. She stopped breathing."
"Any activity she has to eat more to get her energy back up. The more active she is, the more she has to eat," explained Guillory.
Kelly's mother had never heard of the disorder, and neither had her pediatrician. In her short life, Kelli has had 30 hospital stays- including one where doctors performed an emergency operation to insert a port in her heart so medicine can be administered quickly - and has four dedicated doctors.
She has a strict low-fat diet, and her family has to monitor her blood sugar closely. They also carry around an emergency plan at all times that explains what steps must be taken if she falls ill. This is because many doctors and medical professionals are unfamiliar with FAOD.
These are all things her family and her doctors have had to learn over the years.
"You can look at my daughter and you can look at these other kids and say, there's nothing wrong, and sometimes they get pushed away," said Guillory when talking about some of the frustrating encounters she's had with doctors. "You got to explain and fight for them and advocate for them."
Guillory says other families like hers often find themselves without any support to sort through the challenges of caring for child with a rare disease. That's why she's teamed up with other moms to create Mito's Angels Hope for a Cure, a support group for families.
The group hopes to provide education and even comfort, with hospital care bags for families going through the same thing.
On Thursday March 7, Mito's is having a fundraiser at The Varsity. Tickets are available at the door from 7-10 pm and proceeds will go towards creating care bags and providing financial support for families of children with rare diseases.


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GPD central precinct to move to Sinajana
The Guam Police Department’s Central Precinct Command will move from Hagåtña to Sinajana by late next year, according to a joint press release from GPD and the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority.
The new precinct will be located along Route 4 in Sinajana.
“The proximity and other factors figured into the decision made by police folks that this would be the ideal location for their facility,” said GHURA Chief Planner Katherine Taitano.
By December this year, the federally funded project is expected to break ground.
The completion date for the 10,000-square-foot facility is expected to be September 2017.
The site for the new facility served as the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in the early 1960s, the release states.
“Its future use will continue in its grand history as it will now serve Guam and the many women and men who have sworn to protect our island community,” the release states.
The agencies announced Thursday that 2.8 acres in Sinajana had been acquired for construction of the new precinct.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development approved a request made by GHURA to release $1 million in Community Development Block Grant funds for the project.
The release states the facility in Hagåtña was “no longer adequate in size and condition to serve the needs of law enforcement.”
In addition to its inadequate size, the current facility was in a flood-prone area, Taitano said, which made it harder for officers to do their job.
It’s unclear what the Hagåtña building would be used for after the precinct has moved locations.
Six areas were considered in the process of searching for a new location for GPD’s new headquarters.
In order to find potential sites for the facility, GHURA had initiated a site search through a public request for Statements of Interest, the release states.
Sinajana was ultimately chosen because the location would best serve the community, Taitano said.
The new precinct is in closer proximity to low- and moderate-income people and families who live in Barrigada, Sinajana, Agana Heights, Hagåtña, Mangilao, Mongmong-Toto-Maite, Yona and Ordot-Chalan Pago.
About 54 percent of residents who live in these villages are of low and moderate income, the release states.

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BRYAN, TX -- During his playing days at Tivy High School in Kerrville, Johnny Manziel had a lot of success for the Antlers as a scrambling quarterback that loved to improvise. During his junior season Tivy made it to the Class 4A state semifinals. Then in his senior season the Antlers won a Bi-District championship, losing in the second round. In his final high school campaign he threw for 3,609 yards and 45 touchdowns and rushed for another 1,674 yards and 30 scores.
The odds on him scrambling around and having that same kind of success at the collegiate level was doubtful, but after rolling up over 4,600 yards of total offense, Manziel is a Heisman Trophy favorite.
Johnny is pleased his improvising this season has allowed the Aggies to post a 10 and 2 record and even he had doubts that his ability to "Free Lance" as he calls it has been as successful as it has.
"I didn't really know how all the free lancing that I did in high school would kinda, 'drop back and see what would happen kinda plays' would translate into college," said Manziel.
"It's such a big step and something I've worked on each day to kinda - not necessarily take out of my game, but play more within the system and that's the ultimate goal to do what Coach Kingsbury and Coach Sumlin want and hopefully the end result is winning football games."
Manziel has already been named a finalist for four prestigious post season awards (Maxwell, Davey O'Brien, Walter Camp, and Manning). Johnny will find out Monday at 5 that he's a finalist for this year's Heisman Memorial Trophy.

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Every now and then, there’s a news story that seems tailor-made to panic parents of teens. Online teen dating appears to be ready created for concern. Internet dating has made its method to teens, with disastrous results.
In 2012, the friend-finding and dating app Skout temporarily turn off its component that is teen after teen users stated that guys posing as teenagers regarding the app raped and sexually assaulted them. The FBI has reported numerous instances of adult males sexually exploiting minors they came across on mobile apps. Continue reading “Secure Dating On Line: Is On Line Teen Dating Hazardous?”

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According to Polish gaming site PlayStation Players Society, Grasshopper's manic third person beat'em up Lollipop Chainsaw will only be four hours long, shockingly short for a full priced retail release.
According to the site, "On Friday, the Polish shops will Grasshooper Manufacture latest production - Lollipop Chainsaw. Since that I am a fan of their previous game Shadows of the Damned, the nicierpliwością waiting for their new work. As reported by my friends who already have the game, you can go in 4 hours! Disappointing, but including two endings, a few costumes and trophies to unlock certainly spend more time with this title. Review on our website soon."
Lollipop Chainsaw is due to be released tomorrow on the 12th June in North America and the 15th June in Europe for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.


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These funky little ghosts will certainly want to groove around the top of their cupcake pedestals to this great song by the Classics IV. I know that I certainly have a hard time resisting it's beat! The intro has one of those instantly recognizable hooks and gets you grooving from the get-go! Another great recording of this song is by the Atlanta Rhythm Section - which just happens to be made up of former members of the Classics IV! If you're not familiar with this song, you should change that right now!
There have been some spooky things going on in my neighborhood lately. Like this gnarly pumpkin that grew THROUGH a neighbor's chain link fence!
I watched all summer, fascinated, as their vines grew up and over the fence and the pumpkins hung down. They grew to full size - yet never snapped their hold on the vine with their weight! And then the vines disappeared - and this one was left with it's place securely fastened! Wild!
And then these little specters appeared in my kitchen!
A few weeks ago I told you about a trip my friends and I made to the Oregon coast where we made some super delicious Foil Dinners on the beach. I didn't tell you, though, that our drive there wasn't exactly a straight shot. We stopped and meandered along the way, as you do on the best kind of girls' road trips. Usually, much research goes into finding some new places we might want to explore - as well as hit our usual favorites. This trip was no different.
It was suggested we might want to stop in Hood River for lunch and that's just what we did. We enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Sixth Street Bistro and then went back to check out some cute boutiques we noticed on our way through town. One store, in particular, caught my eye because of the darling baking accessories displayed in the store window. Alas, there was a "be back in five" sign in the window so we checked out the other stores then went back. Yay! They were back - just like their sign said they'd be!
As soon as I saw these adorable stand-alone baking cups I envisioned the cupcakes that would fill them! I'm a fan of the stand-alones. No muffin tin is required. You just line them up on a baking sheet, fill, and then bake! They had the standard-sized ones but I was drawn to these smaller versions. I find most cupcakes overdecorated. I'm usually not a fan of the "mile high" piped frosting. I mean, how do you even begin to eat that? Knowing that the ghosts I had pictured in my mind were probably going to require some height, I chose the smaller ones to kind of cut into that "too tall to bite" issue. They ended up being just the right size!
Having adapted one of my earlier chocolate cupcake recipes by adding some pumpkin puree to the batter, I wasn't exactly sure how they would bake up and exactly how full to fill the cups. As you can see, some were filled just right while others went a little overboard. But, then, I decided that I really liked the overboard look! It's just right for a Halloween treat - making the cupcake appear on the "spooky" side! I'd purposely overfill some again - just for the effect!
The little meringue ghosts float on top of a cloud of the Pumpkin Buttercream Frosting from the Spiced Sugar Cookie post. And underneath it all is a pumpkiny chocolate cake, adapted from my Muddy Buddy Cupcake post. The ghosts "see" through their Mini-Morsel chocolate chip eyes. Pumpkin, chocolate, marshmallowy meringue - it's all eerily good!
makes about 18 small cupcakes
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1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour (156 g)
3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder (64 g)
1 1/2 c. sugar (300 g)
1 1/2 t. baking soda
3/4 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
3/4 c. buttermilk
3/4 c. canned pumpkin (about half a 15 oz. can)
2 T. vegetable oil
1 t. vanilla
1/2 c. warm water
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place cupcake liners in a muffin tin and set aside.
Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl and whisk together well. In a separate bowl, add the eggs and beat with a fork. Add the buttermilk, pumpkin, vegetable oil, vanilla, and warm water and stir well.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until the ingredients come together.
Fill the cupcake liners with the cake batter about 2/3 - 3/4 full - depending on whether or not you want them to ooze out over the edge for a "spooky" effect.
Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the cupcakes for 5 minutes in the pan, then remove them to a wire rack where they can cool all the way.
Make some meringue and fill a pastry bag fitted with a tip with a 1/2" - 5/8" opening.
Make some Pumpkin Buttercream Frosting and fill a small pastry bag fitted with a tip with a 1/4" opening.
To decorate, first pipe a simple round of the Pumpkin Buttercream Frosting on top of the cupcake. Then place the tip of the bag with the meringue on top and squeeze the meringue out, letting the meringue build up a little - then start to pull up, giving a slight wiggle if you like. Then stop squeezing and pull the bag up and away. This will create the point on the top. You can pull away going straight up or off to the side to add character. Make eyes using mini chocolate morsels.


WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have insisted for months that they have the grounds to launch impeachment proceedings against President Joe Biden. On Thursday, they will begin formally making their case to the public and their skeptical colleagues in the Senate.
The chairmen of Oversight, Judiciary, and Ways and Means will hold the opening hearing of their impeachment inquiry by reviewing the constitutional and legal questions surrounding their investigation of Biden and what they say are links to his son Hunter’s overseas businesses.
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Countless athletes from numerous collegiate athletic programs made their way to The University of Findlay's Malcolm Athletic Center for the second day of the Findlay Classic on Saturday, Jan. 30th.
In the 60 meter hurdles, senior Maud Sanmiquel met the NCAA provisional and finished second with a time of 8.77. Sophomore Milani Glass also participated in the race and earned third with an 8.98 run.
Glass also finished third in the triple jump after leaping 35'10.75".
Freshman Madison Stechshulte claimed first place in the 200 meter dash with a 25.62 mark.
In the 60 meter dash, Stechshulte finished third place with a time of 7.82 and freshman Symphony Cooke finished sixth at 8.07.
Sophomore Laura Hernandez also took home a first place finish as she completed the 400 meter dash in 57.92.
The 600 meter run featured another Oiler first place finish with senior Samantha Grippe clocking in at 1:36.32.
The 4x400 meter relay team featuring Glass, Sanmiquel, Grippe, and Hernandez claimed first place with a time of 3:57.40.
Senior Erica Bettac earned seventh place in the mile with a time of 5:30.78.
In the 3000 meter run, sophomore Taylor Bolinger received eighth place with a mark of 10:50.32.
In the shot put, junior Liz Streacker met the NCAA provisional mark after a 44'01.25" toss that earned her fifth place. Freshman Holly Averesch recorded an eighth place finish after a 42'09.75" throw.
Sophomore Sergi Torres met the NCAA provisional mark in the 400 meter run and took home first place after finishing at the 48.68 mark. Freshman George Effah was second in the 400 at 50.25.
Senior Derek Spindler met the NCAA provisional in the pole vault and earned second place after he cleared 15'03.50". Sophomore Michael Dolinar finished fifth after he vaulted to a height of 12'04.00".
Freshman Jaye Williams claimed seventh in the 60 meter dash with a time of 7.08.
In the 200 meter dash, junior Maliik Briggs earned second place after finishing in 22.61.
In the 600 meter run, freshman Troy Shultz claimed third place after a 1:24.82 finish.
Sophomore Matias Trampe-Kindt finished fourth in the mile run after coming in at the 4:26.19 mark.
In the triple jump, freshman Khalil Capers earned fifth place after jumping 39'05.75".
The University of Findlay track and field teams return to action on Friday, Feb. 5th as some athletes will travel to New York, NY for the Armory Track Invitational and other athletes will travel to Ada, Ohio for the Joe Banks Invitational on Saturday, Feb. 6th.


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DUESSELDORF, Germany, July 4 (Reuters) - Opel’s labour representatives said they would fight any plans to sell all or parts of the carmaker’s research and development business, following a media report that parent PSA Group and Opel had already sounded out possible buyers.
“A sale of Opel’s development would rob Opel of its future. The technological heart of the Opel brand lies in engineering,” Opel’s works council said in a statement.
It also said that management had recently denied that there were concrete plans to sell all or parts of the development business. (Reporting by Matthias Inverardi Writing by Maria Sheahan Editing by Louise Heavens)


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The Way to Discovering the Way
By Diti Avdar Yeger
At every given moment I find myself on a journey to self discovery. It begins with planning my daily schedule, and extends to the deeply existential level of considering my place in the world. This may sound like an illusive quest, but in reality it is a space and place in which we find ourselves regularly operating.
Is the purpose of the journey to show us the way, or is it simply a part of the discovery process?
The word da-o translates as ‘the way’; a word whose literal meaning is a way or a path, yet, in a greater sense represents a methodology as the essence of all things.
It is the way in which the world works; the way in which nature functions, without effort – a parable of water that can fill the smallest water hole to the largest ocean (The Book Of Dao, Lao Tzu Laozi, chapter 34).
This nature function includes human nature, when it’s at its best, both physically and spiritually.
Our name, Dya, (The Art of Creative Thinking©) is a hybrid of looking inward by taking initiative on both a practical and theoretical level, as well as an amalgamation of my and my partner Adam’s names, the founders of Dya International.
During this period of coming back home during lockdown, the emergence of our connection back to our joint home contains the potential for personal breakthroughs and discoveries.
We are required to forge our own path – internally. The same energy is beneficial in propelling us to accomplish and to promote wellbeing, and shows us the practical ways to be in our world; a world in which fast paced changes in circumstances demand flexibility in thinking, taking initiative and practical training implications.
This is our exact way of being at Dya. The search illuminates the path, the path enables the search, and our journey represents our development and attainment.
Here is a short exercise for discovering the most engaging, interesting and picturesque path for oneself.
Diti Avdar Yeger,
Content And Creative Director At Dya Australia
Co-Founder And Owner Of Dya Israel
WHAT’S IN DYA
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- "I am uncertain about your units of time measurement," she went on.
- It was true about the time measurement as well.
- The candle designed for this purpose might have time measurements, usually in hours, marked along the wax.
- This is a particularly important parameter in areas like laser operation and time measurement.
- The decans were a system of time measurement according to the constellations.
- This will allow you to make a time measurement.
- Besides his research, he taught celestial navigation and time measurement to college students.
- Having checked your time measurements, I can say that for certain now.
- The components of f are obtained using the model for each time measurement.
- For example, the label we put on time measurements is seconds.
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text: An experiment was conducted during 2018 - 2020 to assess the impact of drip trickle irrigation intervals viz. 3 and 6 day water supply and different dose of hydrogel viz. 30, 60, 90 and 120 g of soil application with black polyethylene mulch on soil properties, growth, yield and fruit quality attributes in Kinnow mandarin (Citrus reticulate Blanco). The combination treatment of drip trickle ir rigation intervals and hydrogel with mulch recorded the maximum moisture percentage followed by sole hydrogel and drip trickle irrigation intervals. The three days intervals water supply through drip trickle irrigation and 90 g hydrogel with mulch recorded favourable results with regards to soil moisture and physico -chemical characteristics of the soil. Three days drip trickle irrigation and 90 g hydrogel with mulch were found to be most effective in producing maximum vegetative growth than rest of the trea tments. Plant treated with three days drip trickle irrigation and 90 g hydrogel with mulch recorded maximum yield (9290.76 and 9518.72 kg ha -1), followed by three days drip trickle irrigation and 120 g hydrogel with mulch (8973.84 and 9212.92 kg ha-1) while minimum in control plant (5615.60 and 5924.18 kg ha-1) under two year experimentation. Hydrogel retain water and nutrients, when release to the plants surrounding soil near root zone of starts to dry up and black polyethylene mulch is poor aeration and non-decomposable nature. The improving yield due to fact that soil was wet for a longer time in summer season for improving soil moisture levels and fruit quality in subtropical ecosystem.

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Jul 4, 2010, 2:10 AM EDT
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Ivan Rodriguez’s game-winning single set off a wild celebration.
Stephen Strasburg has been the center of attention inside the Nationals’ clubhouse from the moment he arrived, and deservedly so. The rookie right-hander has accomplished more in his first four weeks in the big leagues than just about any other pitcher in baseball history.
All along, Strasburg has tried to deflect the attention to his teammates, insisting they are more worthy of it than a 21-year-old with so little service time. But over his last three starts, the rest of the Nationals had done virtually nothing to support Strasburg, providing him with one run of support that resulted in three straight losses.
Just when it looked like the same story would be written once again today, with Strasburg battling to keep his team in the game but everyone else flailing away at the plate against the opposing pitcher, it finally happened. The Nats as a team overshadowed Strasburg as an individual with a ninth-inning rally to remember.
With three hits and three walks in a span of seven batters against Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez — and with one moment of near-disaster thrown into the mix as well — the Nats turned a 5-3 deficit into a 6-5 victory that was as satisfying to everyone inside Nationals Park as any Strasburg outing.
“Today was a reminder of why baseball is so great,” reliever Drew Storen said.
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- Errors cost Nationals in ugly loss to Cardinals
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Pests in the Headlines Archive
There is a new threat out there and they are called Rasberry ants, or crazy ants.
The headlines have been warning about the dangers of kissing bugs.
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Shrinebuilder and A Storm of Light will be teaming up for a one-week Westcoast tour in March. The dates are as follow:
3/2 - San Diego, CA @ The Casbah
3/3 - Los Angeles, CA @ Echo
3/4 - Los Angeles, CA @ Echo
3/5 - San Jose, CA @ The Voodoo Lounge
3/6 - Oakland, CA @ Oakland Metro
3/7 - San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
3/9 - Seattle, WA @ Neumo's
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Trio il sogno del marinaio ("the sailor's dream" in Italian) will embark on a 32-date European tour at the ...
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Out Leadership, the premier global network for LGBTQ+ business leaders and companies, provides the most extensive research into allyship in the U.S. and globally, with our groundbreaking report “AllyUp: Ally is a Verb,” and our accompanying reports “AllyUp: Europe,” “AllyUp: Asia,” and “AllyUp: Australia.”
This first-of-its-kind research study was completed over 18 months in collaboration with Out Leadership member firm FCB with support from Ernst & Young LLP (EY).
Historically, allyship has referred to the ways that non-marginalized communities stood up for and supported the needs and voices of those at the margins. The learnings this research illuminated is true across all of the conversations around racism, nationalism, xenophobia and more: Allyship is authentic when it is centered on education, action and amplifying the needs and voices of the community it seeks to support. Today, allyship is more important and relevant than ever.
Out Leadership Founder and CEO Todd Sears said, “Allyship must be a verb. Our research shows us that the gap exists between intention and action, and at Out Leadership we hope that by measuring the gap, we can collectively work to address it.”
“I hope the findings of AllyUp motivate companies to actively engage their LGBTQ+ allies,” said Rich Jeanneret, Vice Chair, East Region Managing Partner, Ernst & Young LLP and Out Leadership Global Advisory Board member. “At EY, we believe diversity and inclusiveness are everyone’s responsibility. Allyship should create environments where people feel not just supported, but like they truly belong and can flourish with pride.”
“I am incredibly proud of the first-of-its-kind research we’ve conducted in partnership with Out Leadership,” said Vita Harris, FCB Chief Strategy Officer. “Now, more than ever, it is important to not only call attention to inconsistencies in allyship, but also to pay it forward by giving allies what they need to support marginalized communities and actively engage them in the fight for equality. AllyUp will be this tool.”
AllyUp uncovers the impact of allyship on the experience of LGBTQ+ individuals in the workplace and unpacks the inconsistency between identification and action. Drawing on the responses of more than 5,000 survey participants, AllyUp reveals a profound gap between stated allyship and resulting action.
Key findings include:
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Out Leadership and FCB Global conducted additional surveys and analysis to understand the impact of work from home on both allyship and the LGBTQ+ population.
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LUNs are combined to form storage pools. A storage pool in a small volume might
consist of a single RAID array, but a larger volume might consist of several storage
pools each of which includes several arrays.
Xsan distributes file data in parallel across the LUNs in a storage pool using a RAID 0
(striping) scheme. So, you can improve a client’s access speed by distributing available
storage over several LUNs in a storage pool.
You can set up storage pools that have different performance or recoverability
characteristics based on the RAID level of their LUNs, and assign folders to them using
affinities. Users can then select where to store files based on their need for speed or
safety. See “Folders with Affinities” on page 18.
The illustration on page 16 shows eight LUNs combined into five storage pools for user
data. One pool uses a single RAID 0 array (fast, but not recoverable). Three other pools
use multiple RAID 5 arrays (not as fast, but recoverable), and Xsan stripes data across
the LUNs in each storage pool.
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Mulkerns Eurospar and Mulkerns Spar Jonesborough recently launched their Marathon Team Relay Effort in aid of Cancer Fund for Children. The campaign will see the business entering 3 relay teams into the Belfast Marathon on October 3rd.
Mulkerns are encouraging everyone to get behind this campaign to help raise vital funds for Cancer Fund for Children.
Speaking at the launch of the Marathon Relay, Terry Mulkerns, Mulkerns Eurospar commented… “We are delighted to be supporting Cancer Fund for Children by taking part in this event, with so many fundraising activities cancelled over the past year, we recognise the uphill struggle that all charities are facing at this time. This is a great way to support the charity whilst also supporting the well-being of the staff members taking part.”
Terry and another staff member Eamonn Murphy are also taking part in London Marathon the same day in aid of Southern Area Hospice. So, its full steam ahead with after work training sessions organised by seasoned runner Eamonn for Team Mulkerns.
Please donate what you can at the following link:
MULKERNS EUROSPAR is fundraising for Cancer Fund for Children (justgiving.com)
Photographed at Mulkerns Eurospar, Alex Murdock Cancer Fund for Children (front), and Shane Kavanagh, Eamonn Murphy, Lisa Mulkerns, Tomás McCrink, Aaron McGuigan, Elaine Duncan and Oisin King, Mulkerns Eurospar at the Marathon Relay Launch on Tuesday 24th August.
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You may not like to hear it but if you have it, you need to know about it. We are talking about bad breath here. It is certainly not going to be your best feature because it can affect other people around you more than what it can do to you. As a matter of fact, bad breath can affect relationships.
Good news is that you can get rid of the bad breath and prevent it in the future quite easily. All it is going to take is your time that you are going to spend on maintaining good oral hygiene and visiting your dentist. These are the practices that you need to stick with anyway.
How to know if you have bad breath?
Since bad bacteria can occur due to bacteria in the mouth, you can see if you have inflammation there. Bacteria cause inflammation. Inflamed area releases smells which resemble like sulfur. The bad breath usually occurs in the morning when you get out of the bed.
One way to know if you have bad breath is to smell the floss you have just used. Let the floss get dry before you smell it.
What causes bad breath?
Since most of the people do not report about bad breath, there are no reliable statistics available about the percentage of total population in this regard. However, it is estimated that in 80% of the cases, mouth is the main source of bad breath. For instance, conditions like cavities, gum disease and infection in tonsils are the major reasons for bad breath because each of these cases is resulted by bacterial interaction.
However, there are certain health conditions too that can cause bad breath. Those conditions may include liver disease, diabetes, respiratory tract infection, and chronic bronchitis.
Take care of your teeth and gums
Taking care of your oral hygiene is the first line of defense if you want to fight off bad breath. You have to make sure that you brush and floss your teeth on daily basis. If you ignore brushing and flossing your teeth for a few days, you will have quite bad breath even if your oral health is good. The purpose of brushing and flossing should be the removal of food debris and bad bacteria from the mouth. Moreover, you need to use an antibacterial mouthwash. It can surely freshen up your breath in good way.
Visiting the dentist
You need to visit the dentist, not only to prevent the bad breath but to ensure better oral health. Your oral cavity will be checked during a dental visit and your dentist will give you nice advice about taking care of your oral health and hygiene.


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This pretty purple and teal blue damask pattern Quinceañera invitation with white accents is big on style and affordability! There is a printed on aqua blue ribbon/bow with a silver tone and diamond jewel look brooch centered on the bow with the customizable number "15" on top. The back of the invite is ALL customizable and is accented with a small teal tiara and ornate teal scroll to break up the wording, with a decorative scroll frame to showcase your preferred wording. Spanish wording can also be used as long as you provide it in the layout you want on the invitation. You would be responsible for ensuring accuracy during the proofing process after purchase. The ice pearl paper and envelope would give everything a subtle sparkle, so that would be my first choice for this design. Matching pieces are available upon request. Please contact the Designer or customer service to have the items made up for you prior to ordering.
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Tamarindo, Costa Rica, has several draws: sandy beaches, great surf and turtles – and soon, the office of an enterprising Toronto-based tech startup. But only for a month. Then, after a pause back home, the company is off to Uruguay.
Starting this November, Lazer Technologies, a 60-person computer engineering firm founded in 2019, will move its physical office to a different destination for one month every quarter. Employees will have the option to continue working remotely from home, or join for part or all of the month away. The company will retain a small head office in Toronto.
Co-founder Arif Bhanji, 31, believes his is the first Canadian company operating a “travelling office.”
“Tax lawyers have said they’ve never put together a package like this,” Mr. Bhanji said. “They told me, ‘You will be the guinea pigs to figure out what the playbook will look like.’ That’s exciting.”
As COVID-19 vaccination counts rise and companies consider the return to the office, many are experimenting with novel ways of building a hybrid work style. Meanwhile, tech firms are up against added pressure to attract and retain in-demand talent. While some are offering higher pay, flexible work hours and on-site attractions such as workout spaces and catered meals, Lazar’s bold solution is aimed at a younger generation seeking more adventure.
“I can’t tell you how many engineers reached out to us and asked if we were hiring,” Mr. Bhanji said.
The company plans to rent office space in each new location, and the first week of each month abroad will be dedicated to team bonding. The company will cover the cost of food and activities, while employees will be responsible for their travel and accommodation. After the first week, employees can choose to stay for as long as they want, but must take on all costs.
Employees’ families are welcome, and the company will hire an early childhood educator to ensure kids don’t miss out on their schooling. Lazer will also hire a pet-sitting service for families with dogs and cats in Toronto.
More than 80 per cent of Lazer’s employees are under the age of 30, meaning many don’t have family commitments or mortgages to pay, Mr. Bhanji said. More than half live outside of Canada, with some currently living in South and Central America, Europe and Dubai. He hopes the travelling office will help team members learn more efficiently from each other.
“I think we’re going to see a huge increase in productivity,” he said. “I’m looking forward to having folks sit together and help each other. It’s much harder to learn through a Zoom chat.”
However, experts warn frequent moves could invite tax challenges. According to Debra Baker, a partner in U.S. corporate tax at accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, companies that operate in other countries may be required to register with local governments and pay taxes. Requirements vary widely by country, and even by U.S. state.
“It becomes really important to understand whether treaty protection is available and what kinds of activities you can undertake that may create a taxable presence,” Ms. Baker said.
She points to other considerations: immigration rules, employment law issues and employee benefits such as health insurance all require thought.
While the trips could prove to be expensive for the company and its employees, Shivam Sharma, a partner at Lazer, said the quarterly get-togethers will help to foster a valuable company culture among the globally distributed work force.
“A lot of these people have never met each other face to face,” Mr. Sharma said. “I think it’s a great opportunity for us to let them meet each other in a way that’s more meaningful, and build those deep connections that last even when we’re off of this trip.
After Costa Rica and Uruguay? The company has not yet decided which location is next, but Dubai, Muskoka and the south of France are all on the table.
“This isn’t just work any more,” Mr. Sharma said. “It’s a lifestyle.”
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An Afternoon with Mark Sparacio - DC, Marvel, & Independent Artist/Creator
When: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 @ 3:00 P.M.
Where: Lynn Library, 2nd Floor Landing
Please RSVP online or 561-237-7708
Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship and celebrates the freedom to read. This year’s Banned Books Week focus is on the Graphic Novel. Part of Banned Books Week event attend a Q&A by Marvel & DC Artist and independent co-creator/artist of Omega Paradox, Mark Sparacio. Sparacio will discuss his journey as a graphic novel artist and discuss the art and business of the graphic novel. Additionally, he will demo his creative process as a painter. He studied art under the legendary cartoonist and artist, Will Eisner at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. He is a professor at Design and Media Arts College (DMAC) in Boca Raton.


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We are asking all our children to take part in the Summer Reading Wild World Heroes Challenge, as reading is a vital skill for learning and is the most important thing for your child to practise at home. The challenge is launched on Saturday 10th July and is an excellent way to keep your child engaged with their reading over the summer break.
The challenge is to go to your local library and read 6 books over the summer holidays; however, this year children can also set their own personal goals and read books online for FREE too! It is easy to take part in and you can choose whether to do so in person at the local library or online @ https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/ .
On completing the challenge each child will receive a medal/certificate from the library. They will also receive 30 colour points at school if they bring in their medal/certificate by Monday 13th September 2021 and be entered into a prize draw.
If children are entering online and completing online tasks such as reviews and recommendations, please monitor this and discuss the SMART rules with your child – an emphasis needs to be on R for respect, making sure what they post is kind/respectful.
Our local library is Headingley (a half hour walk from school), however it does not matter which library you choose books from and return them.
Have a great summer holiday and good luck with the challenge!


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From a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away it’s the Saving Throw Clips of the Week! This week: New Pantheon Academia finally graduates, and RPG Exploration Society brings Savage Worlds and Deadlands back to the channel!
The time has finally come, and school’s out for our god kids (Aki, Critical Bard, Eric Reichert, and Mika Midgett) as the tale of New Pantheon Academia comes to a close. Will they defeat the Devil and the Crows once and for all? Check out all the action and say your goodbyes to Steven Pope and company at the VOD above, and peep a few highlights from the episode down below:
Savage Worlds Adventure Edition makes its return to Saving Throw, this time as part of the RPG Exploration Society’s Learn-2-Play series! GM and Saving Throw head honcho Dom Zook guides a fantastic cast (Gnomedic, Meghan Caves, and The Noir Enigma) through the character creation process, and teaches us a little bit about the rules for Deadlands: The Wild West. Check out some clips from the first session below, and be sure to tune in next week (where we’ll hopefully be joined by our final cast member Rachel Seeley):
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Missing hits disappoints at Stranglers Hugh Cornwell Newbury gig
Hugh Cornwell Electric, at Arlington Arts, on Thursday, April 7. Review by BRIAN HARRINGTON
HUGH Cornwell achieved fame as the frontman of punk pioneers The Stranglers, in my opinion, one of the most innovative bands of the genre. It is possibly less common knowledge that since leaving The Stranglers in 1990 he has recorded eight solo albums.
Tonight was, broadly speaking, divided in two. Before the interval was mainly solo material, while the second half was devoted to Stranglers tracks.
Opening with Black Hair, Black Eyes, Black Suit from his 1999 album of the same name he launched straight into Big Bug from his 1979 album Nosferatu, which was a collaboration with Robert Williams, the drummer of Captain Beefheart’s Magic Band.
Sadly, for me, the somewhat muddy quality of the vocals did not match the precision of Cornwell’s lead guitar or, indeed, the extremely tight bass and percussion rhythm section. That said, I loved Mr Leather, a track about Lou Reed from his latest album Monster (2018).
After the break, it was all about Hugh’s Stranglers career. There was an interesting – and very effective – rearrangement of Strange Little Girl, as well as Always The Sun, Hanging Around and Skin Deep, but the show ended, without an encore, with 5 Minutes, a track originally sung by bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel.
Hits like Peaches, Golden Brown, No More Heroes and Something Better Change were all absent, which seemed odd and after the show I heard some describe it as “underwhelming”, a thought which had crossed my own mind.
In summary, I feel that while there was much that was excellent, particularly in the arrangements and instrumentation, the choice of tracks included and excluded from the setlist was peculiar and left some of the near capacity audience wondering why their favourite songs were omitted.


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“All Ex-Cadets past and present owe Nathan Greenfield a gigantic “Bravo Zulu” for this exceptional contribution to the literature on Canadian military history.”
Book Review – The Reckoning – By Nathan Greenfield -Published by Harper Collins – 374 pp. $33.99
Review by 12570 Mike Kennedy
It is a well-documented fact that Canadians paid a heavy price for their support of the Mother Country during the Great War. Out of a population of approximately eight million people in 1914, nearly 620,000 enlisted for service in the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Of that total, nearly 61,000 died, and another 172,000 were wounded. One soldier, Curley Christian, was badly wounded by an artillery shell at Vimy Ridge, and would eventually become the only quadruple amputee to survive the war. He returned to Toronto, where he apparently lived peacefully until his death in 1954 at the age of 70.
Far fewer Canadians became prisoners of war, but for the approximately 3,000 who did, their experiences as guests of the Kaiser would prove to be a harrowing exercise in deprivation that would test their fortitude to the very limits. In The Reckoning, Ottawa historian Nathan Greenfield recounts the story of these soldiers who, even though they found themselves removed from the chessboard of battle, still remained very much men at war during their time in captivity.
The treatment of Great War POWs was supposedly governed by the Hague Convention of 1907, with laid down detailed instructions for their conditions of incarceration, and stressed that they should be cared for in a humane manner. These stipulations, however, were rapidly ignored by the Germans. Part of the problem stemmed from the fact that during the early months of the war, the Germans were overwhelmed by the massive numbers of prisoners that they took. Another part of it was that the Germans held their British foes in some disdain, believing that they lacked the Teutonic martial spirit and did not want to fight.
Perhaps, however, the most important contributing factor was that as the war progressed, Germany found itself increasingly starved for both food and manpower. Because of this, POWs were looked upon as a readily available source of labour, and one that was expected to share the same hardships that the German population was suffering.
As a consequence of all of the above, POWs found themselves held in atrocious conditions that steadily worsened as the war dragged on. Food was in short supply and of universally poor quality, and the men were kept from starving only by the precious parcels they received from the Red Cross. With the exception of officers, all POW’s were also compelled to work. Some were lucky enough to be assigned to farm work similar to what they had done at home, where, depending on the good nature of the farmer, they might be decently treated and well fed.
Many others, however, were required to work in war-related industries, where any resistance to the back-breaking labour that was involved would bring instant and severe punishment. The worst off were those who were sent to work in the salt mines or coke plants; an assignment to the latter invariably meant being sentenced to spend day after day working in scorching heat and breathing noxious fumes, all without the benefit of any protective clothing.
As trained combat soldiers whose mettle had already been tested in the trenches, not surprisingly many of the Canadians tried to escape. Unlike their successors in the Second World War, for whom the journey to potential freedom involved a lengthy and hazardous trek across occupied Europe, for escapers in the Great War liberty lay tantalizingly close, just across the border in neutral Holland. To get there, however, fugitives had to brave the elements, survive on what little food they could either hoard or steal, and skillfully evade the numerous German patrols that stood between them and freedom.
Through a combination of audacity, resourcefulness, and sheer luck, some Canadian POW’s actually made it. One notable success story was that of Major Peter Anderson of the 7th Battalion, who was destined to become Canada’s first successful, and highest ranking, escapee. Captured at Ypres in April 1915, Anderson spent six months in captivity biding his time before making a run for it in early October.
Posing first as a Swede and subsequently as a Danish bricklayer trying to get home, Anderson spent the next several days travelling through Germany. At one point, he enjoyed his first real meal in months dining in Berlin’s ornate railway station, all the while surrounded by enemy soldiers who were completely unaware of his true identity. On the night of October 9, he finally tasted freedom after cutting through a wire fence and slipping across the border into Denmark. When Anderson finally made it back to England, British intelligence officers found his tale so extraordinary that they initially suspected him of being a German plant!
Many other would-be escapees weren’t so fortunate. The Reckoning recounts the stories of numerous failed escape attempts, such as that of one luckless pair who, after believing they had made it across the Dutch border in the dead of night, pressed on just to be sure. Arriving at a large town in the morning, the hungry and exhausted runaways turned themselves in to the local police, believing that a hot meal and a warm bed awaited them. Much to their subsequent chagrin, they discovered that they had in fact crossed into Holland the previous night – and then had wandered back into Germany, where they were promptly dispatched to the local guardhouse.
Escapees who were recaptured could expect little mercy from the Germans, and most were invariably consigned to a lengthy stretch in a punishment cell. But the prospect of the severe disciplinary action they knew might face did little to deter some Canadians from persisting in their efforts. As an example of this, The Reckoning tells the story of one solider, the apparently indefatigable Private Arthur Corker of the 7th Battalion. Taken prisoner at Ypres in April 1915, Corker made no less than six failed escape attempts before he finally made it on his seventh try, crawling through a turnip field into Holland with a comrade in the summer of 1918.
To Canada’s eternal shame, the privations and indignities that the POWs had endured while in captivity were further compounded by the parsimonious treatment they received from their own government after the war had ended. Though the ill treatment they had suffered left many POWs with lasting health problems, their claims for financial assistance were regularly denied, oftentimes for the most spurious of reasons. Sadly, not much is known of what became of these men once they returned to civilian life, but Greenfield makes it clear that the callous treatment that many of them suffered at the hands of the bureaucrats who were entrusted with their care is a dark chapter indeed in this country’s military history.
I really enjoyed The Reckoning, and found this to be a truly extraordinary book. As was the case with previous works such as The Damned and The Forgotten, Greenspan’s meticulous research and smoothly flowing prose combine to do a superlative job of putting a human face on the experiences of Canada’s Great War POWs. The men whose stories appear in these pages were not professional soldiers, but rather in many cases somewhat naïve amateurs who had eagerly flocked to the colours, and who could not possibly have conceived of the ordeals that subsequently awaited them. But The Reckoning vividly shows, once they found themselves in the clutches of their German captors, the Canadians refused to be beaten into submission, and carried on the fight with remarkable tenacity.
All Ex-Cadets past and present owe Nathan Greenfield a gigantic “Bravo Zulu” for this exceptional contribution to the literature on Canadian military history. The stories recounted in The Reckoning provide proof beyond any doubt that, even behind the barbed wire of a POW camp, the Canadian soldier remains a dogged, loyal, and utterly fearless fighting man, to the very end.