… if you’re determined to go to the school, be ready, be courageous. Definitely, don’t go in the truck. Burning barricades have been built by people who are angry. They’re acting in solidarity with people around Port-Au-Prince … to lock down the country and restrict movement. Better to walk so that you can talk with them.
This was the warning from a school community member given to Children’s Academy School Coordinator, Alex Myril, as he made his way to the Children’s Academy at the height of the recent unrest. While harrowing in places, we feel this is a telling example of the change that’s been going on in the community of the Children’s Academy and Learning Center (CALC), where trust, dialogue and collaboration are replacing violence as the way to resolve conflict.
Th, the high cost of living, and inequality in general began July 2018 and continued sporadically up to the present. The opposition party, which has helped to fuel mobilization against the government, refers to this movement as “peyi a lòk” which literally translates, the country’s locked down, meaning by the protestors, “We’re not going to allow movement. We’re not allowing people to circulate and to go about their lives. Businesses, government offices, schools must shut down. We’re in control.” The opposition has been demanding that the president step down and communicating that peyi a lòk will continue to happen for days or weeks at a time until he does. President Jovenel Moise seems committed to not stepping down.
Alex, and CALC staff members, parents and students got out of the car and started walking. They were determined to get to CALC and start the school day. They were still feeling a glow of encouragement by yesterday’s uplifting community meeting. Sure enough, about a third of a mile from where they parked and around a number of turns and curves that trace the side of a mountain they came upon roads blocked with rocks, felled trees, burning tires and angry men with machetes and rocks ready to attack. The exchanges were not friendly and CALC staff and parents were horrified that the children had to witness such behavior in their own community. One parent who questioned what they were doing and began using a stick to push away a burning tire was threatened to stop immediately and leave before he gets chopped up into pieces. Thanks to informed non-violent actions and wise communication by CALC staff, everyone was permitted to pass without harm and they proceeded to pass numerous barricades to get to CALC. Once there, they gathered everyone already at school and got messages to those on the way to avoid the main road but to come and join the meeting of staff, parents, and students. They sat in a circle as they always do and members of the leadership team facilitated, inviting people to propose things they needed to talk about. As is the custom,They just needed to be brief so that there was time for others to share. Coming together in an ambiance of mutual respect, where every voice matters, being able to share what’s on your heart creates calming conditions where we’re better able to think creatively and feel compassion. For those who have felt traumatized, time and space like this can begin the healing process.
“I couldn’t believe John and Albert [not their real names] threatened to cut me into pieces holding machetes over me,” exclaimed one parent “God is good, God is good,” Mary praised, raising her hands in the air to honor God. Members of our community have lost family members in violent protests, feuds, and robberies, not to mention illness and/or curses. What complicates a time of political unrest is full knowledge that it’s these periods when bad outcomes are more likely: heart attacks and strokes, vendettas and acts of vengeance, and theft that can often turn violent. Times like this burden most people with much greater stress. Striving to carry on and adapt to an ever-changing environment and to not allow circumstances to overwhelm nor debilitate you becomes the daily preoccupation. While Haitians are known for being resilient and accustomed to enduring tremendous hardship, these last nine months have been unprecedented even for Haitians.
Sitting in a circle of parents, students and staff, one after another shared their reflections and experiences. Empathy for those who created the barricades began to emerge. “Why are they doing this? They were not at the beautiful community meeting we had yesterday. They’re struggling to find hope. They’re scared about the future. They’re angry about injustice. They want to be in solidarity with those in Port -Au- Prince who are locking down the country as their way of showing that they’re not going to take it anymore.” Students were present and some of the third and fourth graders spoke up in the discussion. Ultimately, a decision was made to not open the school until it was clear that people in the community were committed to opening CALC and to helping determined that local parents would take the lead in organizing a meeting with the local protesters to listen to their concerns and to discuss how to proceed. The analysis was that the protesters were viewing CALC and its functioning as a violation of the lock down the country strategy. This would mean that efforts by CALC leadership team and the school committee to open the school or even try to convince protesters that the CALC should be opened would be counter-productive. Following this rationale, it was determined that the leadership team and school committee needed to step back and allow parents and other community members–people like the protesters–to take the lead in inviting dialogue so that altogether, they could determine a way forward.
It’s important to note that the political leader in opposition to the current president, who is helping to fuel the peyi a lòk movement, is anti-American. It’s estimated that losses in Port-Au- Prince and throughout Haiti due to destruction and looting by protesters since July 2018 are in the billions of dollars. During this time of tension in the CALC community, we were greatly concerned about the possibility of local protesters recruiting rebel-rousers from Port-Au-Prince to come to join them to do looting and destruction at CALC as part of their revolt against inequality and anti-American statement. By God’s grace and thanks to the wise handling of the situation, CALC had absolutely no damage and no theft.
What a gift to read how the years of teaching and leading by example, paid off in this situation. …even those who had barricaded the roads with burning tires, rocks and felled trees were part of the clean up so the school could reopen! WOW!!!
John – thank you for sharing this story. We are continually praying that God will protect and use Alex, your family, Esther and her team, CALC students and your community members to bring about positive change.  We look forward to being with you at the academy someday soon and ask that you send our love and encouragement to the academy team. Doug and the Teachers Summit team.
Thank you John and Merline for sharing this story and listen to each other. You are doing amazing work in Haiti and one day I hope to visit.


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January is birthday month around here - and for my whole extended family.  We start the day before January with Jared's birthday on New Year's Eve and then Ashton's birthday is on the 3rd, then the twins' is on the 14th, then there are cousins and siblings and in-laws occupying birthdays throughout the month.
Anyway, Jared's birthday was great.  We celebrated by walking downtown (5 blocks away) and spending the day seeing a movie (Tron - like playing a 2 hour video game that doesn't totally make sense but Jared and the boys loved it and the special effects were awesome), going out to lunch, and bowling.  It's so fun that all these things are just down the street from us.  We came home for a big birthday dinner with our family plus my parents and brothers Eli and Josh then we celebrated New Years NYC time (watched the count down in Times Square and scanned the crowd for my sister Charity who was there in person) with the kids, tucked them in bed, and headed back downtown to bring in the new year at a comedy club where one of Jared's high school friends performed.  He was hilarious - and totally clean (he'd made it to the final round of Last Comic Standing).  There's nothing like a good laugh!
sort of forgot my camera most of this day.  Sometimes it's nice when you loose your camera
and get a break from being the family photographer for a little bit.
Jared's favorite is pecan pie.  I went with Sara Lee.  He was happy.
I don't know how to make pies and I haven't gotten around to learning quite yet.
For Ashton's birthday, he planned the entire day (we always let the birthday person chose every aspect of the day on their birthday as much as possible - we don't do big parties usually and we generally don't do a lot by way of gifts - we focus more on activities and experiences and helping the birthday person feel really special).  We started with cinnamon rolls, eggs and fruit and having everyone go around the table to share their favorite things about the birthday boy, had a dance party, Ashton did a magic show for us (he's quite good actually), met up for Jared for lunch at Jumbo Burger (Ashton's a big burger fan), we played Ashton's favorite board games, headed downtown so Jared and Ashton could go indoor skydiving (we even have sky diving a few blocks from our house!), came home for Papa Murphy's stuffed Chicago pizza for dinner and played more games before bedtime.  Ashton LOVED everything, especially the skydiving and we all had such a fun day.
Jared got to go sky diving too as part of his birthday present.  They both had a great great time.  I'll post the videos later. Those huge fans make for some really funny facial expressions when they're in there!
No, I don't make pretty cakes.  And in case you're wondering, my clever idea was to decorate the cake by making a capital A followed by a period out of candles (well, I made the A and had an extra candle plus an off-center A so we had to go with a period at the end...).  I know, I know, so special.  But Ashton thought it was great and the cake was very very tasty - I'm a stickler for good-tasting cakes and somehow the cake-decorating bug has never bit me.  I've asked the kids if they want a pretty store-bought cake but so far, they've always opted for my cakes.  I sure admire those who can make beautiful cakes but that's just not me.
The twins had a few of the same ideas as Ashton for their birthday (wonder how that happened...).  We had cinnamon rolls, eggs and fruit for breakfast, played games, Grandma Loosli and uncle Joel joined us for a big birthday lunch of quesadillas and bean and cheese burritos with broccoli (their favorite meal).
So fun to have Grandma with us! She gave the twins wonderful books and the twins were delighted to read them to her.  Se always picks the perfect gifts.  It's so great to see her getting around so well and looking so healthy and beautiful after enduring a super-hard year with back surgery and two hip replacements!
Thanks to a lovely snowfall the night before and some blessedly warmer temperatures, we were able to play in the snow for a couple hours after lunch. The boys and I worked on shoveling the walks in between snowball fights and snowman-building and the twins delighted in some outside time (they've been mostly confined indoors thanks to their casts that are stretching their heel cords and fixing what they call their "tip toe problem" - but since they were about to get new casts - they have to get new ones every Friday until they're stretched out enough for specially-made orthapedic braces - I figured they might as well play in the snow).  I discovered that snow-shoveling is a great workout (my back's still reminding me of that).  I loved hearing Oliver say in his prayers the night of his birthday "thank you for that snow you sent us for our birthday" and I loved hearing Silas say, as we talked about what was great last week, "I loved that we got that bonus activity on our birthday to play in the snow.  Jesus gave us that snow and that really pretty sunset too for our birthday."  Oh, I love these little boys and how they see things!
Then we spent about 3 hours getting a second set of casts on the twins' feet.  They've been so fascinated with the casting process and haven't complained much at all about their uncomfortable-looking gait.  The casts don't seem to slow them down at all.  I thought getting new casts on would be sort of a sad way to spend their birthday afternoon but they chatted happily with our great physical therapist and she let them help her soak the fiberglass stuff and hold things she needed and they were pretty darn happy with the whole thing.  Silas started only being able to get his ankle bent to  about a 110 degree angle (normal would be about 70 degrees) and Oliver started off at about 98 degrees.  They're now at 100 degrees and almost 90 degrees.  So this seems to be working.
After the casting, we went to McDonalds for dinner as requested by the twins then came home for cake and ice cream and a little party.  They went back and forth about whether they wanted friends over (it's an even year for them so they had the option of having a birthday party with friends if they wanted one).  At the last minute they said they did want friend over but just wanted two friends - our new best friend Shai, an 8 year old who lives two doors down and Adam, a 3-year old who lives on the next block.  It worked out perfectly - just enough kids to make it feel like a real party - a great group of mixed ages and everyone got along great and had a nice time. We had our kids, Shai, and Adam and his family plus a few cousins who were with them for the day.  The twins requested that we play Twister and have a dance party plus they insisted on party hats and a yellow cake with Nutella frosting (turned out really yummy actually).  They got all their wishes and it was a really nice evening.
Now we're done with holidays and birthdays until Eliza's big day on February 13th.  I must say, it feels good to be done with celebrating for a while!
Posted by Saren at 6:10 AM
SO fun to see! Love the new cast colors! Those kids are just adorable! Have they ever taken a bad picture? Love it!
Looks like fun days for everyone. We are pretty partied out. We have a huge batch of birthdays in Dec and Jan, and it is one right after the other all the time!! Love the pics, and the casts look great!!


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The House has a total strength of 70. When central rule was imposed, the BJP and ally Akali Dal had 32 members — a number that has fallen to 29 after three BJP members won the Lok Sabha.


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Wolf management continues to be a controversial subject across the state. Senate House Bill 2365 which would have addressed wolf management issues and was largely supported by the ranching and farming communitynter census of wolves confirmed five packs and three breeding pairs in the state, but information gathered since that census was released indicates possibly as many as five additional packs spend part of the year within the state. Currently, the WDFW has $80 thousand available to help compensate ranchers who lose livestock to wolf predation. WDFW has met with producers in northeast Washington where there are potentially six to eight packs in the area. Ranchers there are very concerned about the impact wolves will have on their livestock grazing. Cattle rancher and WCA Executive Vice President Jack Field talks about wolf management challenges for northeast Washington.
FIELD: The interesting dynamic that we have in the northeast corner of the state is that that is federally delisted she lead entity on management and control issues there. Couple that with short budget and we’re crossing our fingers that we’re not setting ourselves up for a very difficult and bloody summer. I think anybody that runs livestock and certainly the folks that are living in areas where there are wolves are well aware that it’s not an issue of “if it’s going to happen”, it’s the issue of when it happens.
Over the next two months the WDFW will be seeking WCA’s assistance on completing a brochure on avoiding conflicts and reporting suspected depredations, reviewing procedure for lethal action, and program development on assisting livestock producers with funding conflict avoidance measures.


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Assessing the impacts of bank mergers on small firms requires separating borrowers with single versus multiple banking relationships and distinguishing the three alternatives of "staying," "dropping," and "switching" of relationships. Single-relationship borrowers who "switch" to another bank following a merger will be less harmed than those whose relationship is "dropped" and not replaced. Using Belgian data, we find that single-relationship borrowers of target banks are more likely than other borrowers to be dropped. We track post-merger performance and show that many dropped target-bank borrowers are harmed by the merger. Multiple-relationship borrowers are less harmed, as they can better hedge against relationship discontinuations.


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Being Hyper Critical of Hillary Could Be 'Cutting Off Your Nose to Spite Your Face'
With all due respect to Michelangelo Signorile, he is wrong when he criticizes the members of the LGBT community who support Hillary Clinton as "blindly" following her. Does he believe because we support Hillary that we don't care as much about our issues, or haven't fought as hard for progress as he has? It is insulting and wrong.
Turns out Barack Obama, with the continued push from the LGBT community, has been a great President for our community. Hillary will be a great President for our community when she is sworn in on January 20, 2017.
Iand pushed our President on many issues; I was a leader in the successful effort to gain marriage equality in the District of Columbia, among other fights for our civil and human rights. This is an election for President, and we need to recognize that the President deals with more issues than just ours.
We know Hillary because she has been in the public spotlight for over 40 years. We know from her work history that Hillary Clinton is a strong advocate for women's those immigrants here today, so that they may have a path to citizenship. Shshe supports the Affordable Care Act -- her early work helped lead to its passage.
Signorile says he believes we need a strong, full civil rights bill at the federal level. I agree, and believe Hillary should and will support it. It's a little early to criticize her on this when there isn't even a bill introduced. But Signorile, like all those who follow Congress, know the reality is that when Bella introduced her bill in 1974, it had zero chance of passing; when it is introduced in today's Congress it has the same zero chance of passing.
The best thing Hillary can do for our community to support a full civil rights bill is to be on top of the Democratic ticket in 2016, which gives us a chance to turn the Senate Democratic again. So, like many who support Hillary, we don't do it "blindly." We do it knowing that she is the most prepared candidate to be President that we may have ever seen.
We do it knowing her 40 years of preparation for the job, and her commitment to full civil and human rights for all Americans. We do it knowing that she has the ability to deal with the complex issues facing the world today, and is committed to rebuilding the middle-class in America and to once again let people believe with hard work their children can aspire to even better lives than their parents have.
There will be much pressure on Hillary as she announces her candidacy from every interest group. From women, Latinos, environmentalists, those who want a better balance between Wall Street and Main Street and every other group you can think of. So, before we urge our own LGBT group to be more critical of her, why don't we at least wait until she announces her candidacy, and see what her platform is. Then, instead of being critical, let's ask the right questions and have her responses on the record, which we can do at the same time we work hard to make sure sRepublican Michael Signorile Latinos Environmentalists


“We wanted to get out there and set a tone for what we expect in the program. After year one, the kids were able to meet our goals for tempo and energy and all those things in practice. But at the same time we also wanted to make sure that our number one priority was installing our offense, our base defense and some of the basic things we do on special teams.”
“I think our offensive line definitely stands out as a position group. that we’ve had in a long time. But then also I feel like kids like Jahno Bryant at corner, Michael Clark in the backfield, MyKel Warren at linebacker, even some young guys like Isaac Roberson Cooper and Hayden Anderson at inside linebacker, I think a lot of those guys really set tempo and tone that we’re expecting in the program.”
“I was really impressed by the energy they brought daily. It felt like a different team from a year ago. You know we’re coming off a season where we did make the playoffs and we advanced from the season before, but it felt like a completely different program. The kids have totally bought into our weightlifting and conditioning program. The kids have bought into our academics. At this point it’s really just a matter of fine-tuning what we do. At the end of the day, I think our kids know and they fully respect the idea that Washington’s going to do what Washington does. I was really impressed at how we do what Washington does.”
“Our offensive line is definitely a strength for us, having the depth in the backfield is something to look forward to. We also feel very improved at the wide receiver positions. Defensively as a group, we’re able to look at that as a whole and say it is ten times improved from a year ago because we knew that our JV defense was good and we tried to keep them together as much as we could last year. And they’ve kind of come up and done a great job as a unit. So, there are a ton of things that we’re really happy with and feel like we can hang our hats on.”


City Spring Clean upSaturday, March 17, 2018
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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Volunteer Lunch at Farmers Market
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Happy Anniversary COIL Day
April 15 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Intro to Yoga with Sharon
ReStructure and ReAlign with Kristin
April 29 | 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Prenatal Yoga with June
Mother's Day Restorative Yoga with Sharon
May 14 | 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Kids Yoga Camp with Jennifer
June 16 - July 7 or July 14 - Aug. 4
Awakening the Chakras - Muladhara, the Root Chakra
July 9 | 12:00 - 1:30 pm
For all COIL workshops pre-registration is suggested 2 days prior to the start date to ensure your space. Space is limited for each workshop, please try to pre-register in advance. All workshops are subject to cancellation or postponement. For late additions to workshops, please call in advance before dropping in. Thank you!
We are so thrilled to blossom into our teenage years with you! Come celebrate with us April 15th for a FREE Yoga Day and Open House. We will have local vendors showcasing their offerings and free classes offered from 8am-4pm!
Please try to pre-register two days prior to start date, class size is limited.
Discover the enchantment of Yoga by immersing yours This workshop offers a basic foundation from which you can build an ongoing Yoga practice.  breathing techniques used in Yoga, explore the architecture of essential postures, the health benefits of Yoga, some Sanskrit (the language of Yoga) and much more.
In this workshop we will explore a small part of the bigger universe of biomechanics, as experienced through proper body mechanics. We will take a look at how we are in our foundations; how we stand, how we sit, our daily movement habits and even how we approach some of our stretching. We will adjust some long held habits that may not be serving our long term health goals as we work with some bio-mechanical exercises and stretches to support the necessary shifts. This work will be intertwined within a general Therapeutic style yoga class. The workshop will conclude with a relaxing restorative yoga sequence and a warm lymphatic oil massage technique for deep rejuvenation.
Bring a notebook and take some notes! Bringing this work home with you and launching into more supportive daily movement patterns may be that missing ingredient to better health and longevity.
This class will also explore how to use yoga to ease childbirth and the postnatal phase of pregnancy. June is a labor and delivery nurse, and she brings to this workshop both her passion for yoga and her medical expertise and your COIL Yoga instructor, June Aceves.
Mother’s Day is a wonderful occasion to honor and celebrate the women in our lives who have cared for us, whether they are our mothers, sisters, daughters, or girlfriends. Pamper these special women in your life by gifting them with a deeply relaxing restorative yoga workshop on Mother’s Day. Or “mother” yourself by participating in this nurturing yoga experience.
I hope you’ll join me for this workshop as we awaken and balance Muladhara!


"The movie is about how dogs bring people together, even those you would least expect," Bloom said in a release. "I've had bulldogs my whole life and we've made all kinds of friends at the dog park. I can't wait to share this film with the world, starting in my hometown of Boston."


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Come out and get your funk on at Bell Hall! This performance is part of Allentown JazzFest 2017, with great live music happening all over downtown. Visit the JazzFest site for a full live music schedule and other info!
Earlier Event: May 4Downtown Allentown Restaurant Week
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District spokesman Jeff Warner could not immediately explain why Dennis submitted her resignation but delayed it for more than three months.
Robinson did not return a phone call left at her home. say Robinson discriminated against them because they are white. She is black.
The parent of a Columbus student sued Dennis and several other district officials in January, accusing the district of deceiving the public about schools’ true academic standing. It says Dennis participated in data manipulation.


She also knows that clothing is not about a set of rules or dressing to please men. “Fashion should be about self-expression, and if your self has a little more going for it than worrying about what pleases either of the two pillars of fashion dictatorship – men’s mags (tight, short, available) or TV-style makeover shows (fluted sleeves, bias cuts, unthreatening) – then flaunt it to the world, and if they don’t like it, that’s just too bad.”
If more fashion writing was done in the tone of smartypants Freeman, we could avoid the fear that caring about our appearance makes us a vain fool or a victim. A work colleague recently took one look at the four-inch peep toe heels I was wearing and snarled, “Don’t you know why men invented high heels?”
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We’re also here for the opportunity to shamelessly plunk down on the couch with an engrossing book or show or taking a brisk walk to catch up on listening to a podcast or audiobook. We can’t peel ourselves away from these hearty sources of entertainment.
No matter your political leanings, we recommend you give it a listen. Her overarching plea is for a kinder, more equitably society. She also calls Guy Fieri a “human flip flop.” Need we say more?
If you were to flatten her career and simply look at her milestones, one might assume her journalistic rise was easy, as she scored an internship with “Ebony” magazine and then became a beauty writer and editor at “Glamour.” In her memoir, however, Welteroth digs into the struggles she encountered, traveling back to her childhood where she first started struggling with her identity as a Black person.
The opening scene is menacing and unnerving: shoes smoldering, unexplainable text messages, a glass shard stabbed into the ignition of a car — actions taken to sabotage one man from going on a date.
The perpetrator of crimes amassed from home to home are the merciless doings of a centuries-old ghost. But who is she and what does she want? Fink’s novel retraces this woman’s history, peeling open the reasons for her retribution. We love the audiobook version because it’s narrated by Mara Wilson, the child actress who starred in “Matilda.” Love you, Mara!
From the author of “Brokeback Mountain” comes this massive, world-building novel that follows several generations stemming from two men who immigrated to New France (modern-day Canada). The men, René Sel and Charles Duquet, are introduced as indentured servants, clearing forest land for the same lord. Over the next roughly 300 years, their ancestry lines weave in and out.
Sidenote: If you think you can cheat by watching the new show on Hulu, the joke’s on you. The TV show and book are totally different, aside from a few threads.
Honestly, though, that question is pretty passive-aggressive.
“Pose” is a beautifully made FX TV series that streams on Netflix. According to FX, the Golden Globe-nominated show “” It portrays the 1980s underground ball culture in New York, in which trans men and women competed for name recognition. The series is written and performed with grace, with characters that evolve and display the depth they deserve.
Why we love it: There are a few female characters that are just so bad***, and we love their strength and courage.
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In 1963, a group of white parents in New York lobbied to build a new school closer to their neighborhood so that their children could grow up in a more racially diverse classroom. In the end, they won, and the school — known as I.S. 293 — was developed a few blocks closer to where they lived. When it finally opened, however, none of those parents sent their children there.
In this five-part series, I.S. 293 is just one sliver of the conversation around the decades-long fight for desegregation in New York City, explored by reporter Chana Joffe-Walt. Desegregation was initially considered the best way to resolve the deplorable conditions at Black schools. But is it still? White parents that have flooded a historically nonwhite school seem to have a different idea of “what is best” for the students. The series turns its attention to the powerful influence of white parents.
The Golden State Killer is considered California’s deadliest serial killer, committing countless burglaries, rapes and murders in the 1970s and into the ’80s. It wasn’t until 2018 that he was arrested after a new genealogy test marked him as a suspect, and in 2020, he plead to 13 counts of first-degree murder.
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The WSBeat: Seven summaries from the precinct files
The WSBeat is back from hiatus. These are summaries written from recent incident reports filedNOT; some are not crimes – police deal with many crisis cases – but might at least answer a lingering question such as "what WERE all those police doing on my block?" among other places …
*Officers driving near 30th and SW Hinds on October 28th got a "ping" on their car computer, indicating that a vehicle they had driven past was reported stolen — in this case, from Portland. They spoke with a man in a nearby home who claimed he had bought the car off Craigslist but couldn't provide proof of ownership. Because he was wanted on a Seattle warrant for residential burglary, he was arrested and booked into King County Jail. The car was impounded.
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*A group of people left a bowling alley on the 9th without paying their tab. An employee ran outside to persuade them to ante up. He reached them just as a driver from a car service pulled alongside. The employee advised the driver not to take the passengers, warning that if he did, his car's license would be provided to police as "the getaway car." The driver left; the employee was punched in the face twice and kicked in the head four times by two men in the group. A bystander who tried to help was also kicked in the head. The attackers fled eastbound on SW Oregon. One was described as a white man, about 6'2", in his forties, with gray hair. He wore a black sweater with white stripes. The other was described as a Hispanic man in his forties, wearing a white button-up shirt and black slacks.
The WSBeat: The case of the door-to-door dent 'fixer' & 9 more summaries
This edition of Theand manyIn Arbor Heights, a man knocked on the front door of a residence on July 28th and offered to fix dents on some cars parked in the driveway. The man, who called himself "George," seemed believable, since he had a truck that contained the types of tools used in a body shop. The residents agreed to pay George $300 for the work, which turned out to be phony. (A resin that was supposed to harden later melted instead.) After he departed, the victims discovered $200 worth of CDs missing from one of the vehicles. George had arrived with his wife and child, who stayed in their vehicle: A white, early 2000s pickup with a standard sized bed and no extra cab. George was described as a Hispanic man in his twenties, about 5'6", thin build, dark hair and small mustache.
The WSBeat: Phone scam; mistaking Morgan for Tukwila; and more
*Early on the morning of the 12th, a woman awoke to a crashing sound in her apartment in the 6000 block of California Ave. SW: A stranger was climbing in through the window and blinds. After stumbling around the room for a few moments, he took his leave by climbing back out thru the same window. As officers were taking the victim's statement, the "incredibly intoxicated" suspect returned and explained that he thought this was his house in Tukwila. (He had spent the night drinking at an Alki Beach bar.) He was released pending possible charges and was transported to his home.
The WSBeat: Theft by tow truck? Plus, pullover rage; mic drop; more
This edition of our periodic featureThursday afternoon, a man in a silver Audi drove erratically on Delridge — so oddly that a female driver pulled over to let him pass. Instead, he pulled up behind her, got out of his car with a black handgun, pointed it at her and said, "I'll blow your head off!" She hit the gas and he kept following, pulling alongside her in the 5400 block of Delridge, yelling and waving the gun. (At times during this incident, the man was described as wearing a skull mask.) When he saw her talking into a phone he suddenly broke off his chase, driving off southbound on Delridge. The license plate allowed officers to identify the driver, whose non-masked description matches the vehicle's owner–a twenty-year-old Westwood-area resident. He is at large.
*Also on Thursday, a tow truck (with a company logo) showed up in the 5100 block of 47th early Thursday, and one of two men inside jumped out and started a car on the street…not with a key, but with a screwdriver. A citizen saw this and confronted the pair, who claimed to have permission to take the vehicle, which belonged to an elderly gentleman in the neighborhood. Suspicious, she called 911. Officers first called the towing company, and the person who answered the phone denied that the vehicle was on their lot. Officers found differently when they arrived at the business and saw the car in question on a flatbed truck. The two men at the scene told some convoluted stories "that made no sense," according to the officer's report. Upon running their names, officers found that one had. (He was also carrying a gram of heroin.) This man, a North Admiral resident, was booked for the warrant, and for investigation of vehicle theft and drug possession. The other man, who claimed he had been duped into towing the car by the arrestee, was released at the scene.
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*Citizens reported finding four old laptop computers hidden in some bushes at Alki Beach Park."man down"''s name.
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Return of the WSBeat: 9 summaries from the SW Precinct files
*Sunday afternoon, bicycle officers were patrolling in the 3400 block of Beach Drive SW in response to citizen complaints about narcotics and narcotics dealing during summer months. As they approached an Audi they saw a man leaning into the driver's window, exchanging cash with the driver for a small plastic bag. Coming alongside, they saw the passenger trying to hide more plastic bags under the seat, and spotted a wad of bills (totaling $1738) on the driver's lap. Both individuals were taken into custodywith intent to deliver and manufacture. The small bags tested positive for cocaine and were packaged as evidence. In accordance with law, the money and the cellphones of both men were seized due to their likely association with drug sales. The driver was dismayed to learn that his vehicle ("But I have only one more payment!") would be seized as well.
*(Editor's note: This was one of the Alki-area street-robbery reports we had been trying to find out more about:) Late Saturday, friends were socializing in Whale Tail Park (5800 block of SW Lander) when a group of seven or eight males approached. One grabbed a gold chain from around the neck of the victim, who responded with profanities. At this, the robber pulled a semi automatic pistol from his waistband, shoved it into the victim's torso and then demanded his belt (an expensive one…it is unclear how the robber knew about the belt, which was hidden under the victim's shirt). The robber and his friends walked off southbound. Only description of the group members: A mix of Samoan and Bwore a bright red cap. The primary suspect was described as a Samoan male. The victims, who all live in West Seattle, said they did not know any of them.
The WSBeat: Seven cases from the Southwest Precinct files
*Responding to requests for additional patrol and for help with known shoplifters, officers arrived at an Admiral business on Monday the 30th. They immediately spotted one of three young men specifically named to be banned from the premises. In addition, officers knew that the 16-year-old was wanted on a felony warrant for 3rd-degree assault. Thethe young man denied his identity, struggled, and had to be placed on the ground in order to be handcuffed. Both this young man and another 17-year-old were banned from the store and acknowledged that if they return they'd be arrested for criminal trespassing. The 16 year old was booked into the Youth Service Center for the warrant and for investigation of resisting arrest.
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*On the morning of the 20th, a 14-year-old Kent resident with a history of disruptive and intimidating behavior was arrested and booked into the Youth Service Center after striking and threatening to "cut" an Admiral-area store employee who had told him to leave the premises.
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The WSBeat: 14 summaries, from 'Hey! Hey!' to 'stripper gloves'
*"Hey…..Hey!" was how one officer got the attention of a man he spotted relieving himself on the door of an Alaska Junction business. As the officer was writing a ticket, the owner of a nearby bar approached and complained that the suspect had a habit of leaving his liquid calling card at her business too, not to mention around the vehicles in the alley and parking lot. The officer said she could ban him from the bar property but had to tell him herself. When she did so, the man swore, called her a name, and offered up assorted other intimidating profanities. He ended up with the ticket in addition to the trespass notice.
*A man with a history of shoplifting at a Westwood Village store was asked to leave the premises around 7:30 a.m. on the 24th. In response, he aggressively threatened to physically assault one employee and then spat at her before leaving. Officers found him on a bus at Delridge and 21st. where he admitted his guilt. He was arrested for investigation of assault and harassment and booked into King County Jail.
*A man acting suspiciously around some cars near 37th and Kenyon admitted to officers that he didn't live in the area, but that he was just walking home to Burien. It being 2 a.m., they recommended that he "stick to the main roads that are well lit…and stay out of the street." On a hunch, the patrolling pair decided to circle the block before driving away. On this go-round, on the ground near where they had originally spotted the man, they found a pair of large bolt cutters, vise grips, lineman pliers, and a flathead screwdriver … all commonly used in break-ins. Officers put the tools in the cruiser's trunk. Just then, they saw the suspect returning to the area–that is, until he spotted the officers, whereupon he ran down a driveway and dove under some bushes. He admitted thatn but denied owning the tools. A records check showed that he currently had charges "suspended in the third degree," so officers took the 42-year-old to a bus stop to catch a ride.
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The WSBeat: Four police-report summaries, starting with fruit theft
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The WSBeat: 'Hang up and drive,' especially if you're wanted …
*In the 1500 block of SW Cambridge, a driver pulled over for talking on her cell phone was unable to provide the officer with her license or proof of insurance. What she *did* have were five felony warrants (totaling $65,000): Three for DUI and two f King County Jail.
*On Monday the 28th, the manager of an Alki coffee shop called 911 after checking the welfare of a patron who had been in the bathroom a long time. She opened the door, saw him with a belt around his arm and suspected he was injecting drugs. Officers arrived and questioned the man who, the previous day, had fallen asleep in the same bathroom. At the request of the manager, he was trespassed from the business. When a records check showed that he was wanted on a felony warrant by the Kingd trafficking stolen property ($50,075), he was booked into the King County Jail.
The WSBeat: 'Fast backup'; stuck in a cabinet; trapped in a tub; more…
*On the afternoon of the 20th, firefighters asked for a "fast backup" from officers as they dealt with a patient in the 7500 block of 32nd SW. Officers found the 38-year-old lying on his back, yelling and growling, with "about half a dozen medics and officers holding him down." The man had fought with firefighters and injured one by grabbing and crushing his upper arm, breaking the skin in three places. The suspect, who has a history of drug-induced "excited delirium" incidents, was transported to Harborview. Officers are recommending that the suspect be charged with assault.
*On the 18th, in the 2800 block of 36th SW, a man took up residence inside a small cabinet discarded {"Free!") on a corner. He provided incoherent answers to officers' questions, and they felt it was best he be taken to Harborview for a mental evaluation–plus, they were concerned he might die (from "positional asphyxiation") if he accidentally fell asleep inside the cramped quarters.
The WSBeat: Arrests including violent gang member, unregistered sex offender, fugitive turned burglary suspect…ent weekOn the afternoon of Wednesday the 16th, a car with heavily tinted windows drove past an officer on patrol at Don Armeni Boat Ramp. A routine records check of the license plate showed that the 27-year-old owner was wanted on a misdemeanor warrant for car prowling. A check of the owner's name brought up a no-bail felony warrant, extraditable throughout the United States, for unlawful firearms possession in the second degree. The officer was able to take the suspect — described in the warrants as a violent gang member — into custody without incident.
*In the Admiral area on the 14th, an officer recognized a man who was violating a protection order by walking near a girlfriend's residence The suspectWhen arrested he was carrying an illegal switchblade knife and a bag of crystal methll four violations.
*A woman paid a visit to her ex-boyfriend's place of employment and argued with him in the parking lot. After he went inside, she rammed his car with hers six or eight times, yelling all the while, before driving off. The woman has been trespassed from the property.
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The WSBeat: Intruders, warrant followup, argumentative solicitor, more…
*Intruder #1: Responding to reports of a man staggering and weaving near Palm SW and Edgewood SW (map), an officer saw a suspect inside a fenced yard. The officer parked the car but the suspect had disappeared. Because the gate was locked, the officer climbed the fence and noticed the front door was partially open. He announced himself at the door and informed the resident of what was going on. The homeowner opened — and then quickly closed — a powder-room door and said, "He's in there." The man, a 28-year-old Des Moines resident, was handcuffed. No other suspects were discovered. He was booked into king County Jail for investigation of burglary.
*Intruder #2: After knocking loudly, a glassy-eyed man opened a screen door and tried to enter a residence in the 2300 block of Alki Avenue. The female resident slammed the door and called 911. When officers arrived she saw that he was He gave officers a false name, couldn' He was incoherent and repeatedly referenced "Navy Seal Team Six" but told officers he was not on any medication. An ID check on a credit card and with the man's birthdate identified him as a bi-polar man from a previous incident who had been off his meds and was sent to Harborview for suicidal behavior. A neighbor had seen the man try to gain entrance to an apartment laundry room and then try to start a grill with his lighter. The suspect was transported for a mental-health evaluation.
7 more summaries ahead, including a followup to last week's High Point helicopter-and-ground search, and a 4-year-old left alone:
The WSBeat: Unanswered doorbell; arson followup…
*Around 8:30 a.m. on the 7th, in the 9200 block of 17th SW (map), someone repeatedly rang the doorbell at an apartment. When the resident didn't answer, a loud "BOOM" shook the building as the would-be visitor tried to kick the door in. Video shows a slim, light-skinned black male wearing a beige hoodie jumping over a gate and into the victim's side yard. He remains at large.
Four more summaries ahead (it's been quieter lately) including a followup on an arson case reported here earlier this week: Read More
The WSBeat: Kicked out; store stalker; singer smacked…
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*A father and adult son got into an argument on the 13th: Son claimed that dad had kicked him 15 times and tried kicking him down a flight of stairs. Officers found no marks or injuries on the young man (who declined medics). Dad admitted he was upset to discover his son had sold a bicycle (the son's transportation to work) and gotten a $300 loan from a local business. His dismay grew when he found $300 worth of lottery scratch tickets littering the floor. The young man decided to collect some of his belongings and leave.
The WSBeat: Request followed by robbery, and 7 other incidents
*Early one recent morning, on the street near Roxbury and Delridge, a woman asked a man to quit leaning on her car. The man punched her in the face and also sent her male companion to the ground, punching him in the face four times and stealing his cell phone. Then along came the suspect's female friend, who punched the female victim. The victims were also threatened with death. The man was described as black, light-skinned, 5'10", in his 20s, medium build. He wore a red and black checkered hat with ear flaps, a red sports jersey and dark jeans. The woman was described as about the same age, black, 5'6″, and about 140 pounds, wearing a blue knit cap, an "old-style" gray Seahawks jersey, and carried a large black purse.
The WSBeat: Stolen-car stop; dog owner threatened; more
*On the 24th, in the 4000 block of Beach Drive, a man let his dog out of his apartment. The dog ran up to and started barking at a man who was walking up from the beach. That man yelled, "Get your dog away from me." The owner called the dog, which responded and stood behind him. The suspect approached and said, "Keep him away from me or I will kill you and the dog." The yelling continued, and the suspect pushed the victim several times in the chest and dared him to call the police. The suspect was described as a white man, 50-64 years old, about 5'10" with medium build, short brown curly hair. He wore glasses and remains at large.
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The WSBeat: Close call in the fire pit; drive-by thieves; more
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The WSBeat: Life saved; 'stabbing' explained; bus pickpocke…
*On the 29th, around 10:30 a.m., a passing citizen's phone call led officers to the high rise of the West Seattle Bridge, where a despondent man had his head in his hands. The man drove off but officers followed when they saw him raise his right hand and make the shape of a gun. Fellow drivers pulled aside because of the patrol car's siren and officers were able to stop the driver on Highway 99 northbound. He cried and apologized saying that the gun in the center console was not loaded, but confirmed that he had, indeed, intended to jump from the bridge. Officers found many suicidal notes in the car. The man was taken to Harborview for treatment.
Four more summaries ahead, including more details on the "assault with weapons" call reported here as breaking news last weekend:Read More
The WSBeat: Leash rage; soccer rage; tree crime; more…

*A woman walking with an offleash dog at Lincoln Park berated a citizen for "not being friendly" when he stepped between his own leashed dog and hers. He walked away but the woman kept yelling. He turned and told her to follow the rules and leash her pet. She walked toward him, pushed him in the chest, and took a swing with a dog chain, hitting him in the arm and leaving his shirt sleeve blood-soaked. Several strangers intervened and separated the two, but no one called 911. The victim asked some nearby teens to call but they refused, saying they didn't want to get involved. The victim notes that the teens were drinking alcohol. The suspect is described as white, in her 30s, about 5'8″, with a heavy build. In addition to her small black dog, she was walking with a child, about seven years of age.
*On the evening of the 12th, a man became angry after being "yellow carded" during a league soccer match at Hiawatha Field. He began shouting and punched a member of the opposing team. When all of the team members joined in with the yelling, the ref stopped the game.
*Early on the 10th, a man cocked a handgun and threatened to "smoke" two men leaving a Junction bar. One said, "Go ahead and shoot me in the back," and walked off. He turned around and saw his friend get hit in the jaw and crumple to the ground. The victim ended up at Harborview with fractures of both the left and right jaw bones. The suspect is described as black, in his early 30s, with dreadlocks and a light goatee. He drove a dark plum or navy-colored Audi A8.
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Mama Hill: My 2 Year Olds Sense of Style!
My 2 Year Olds Sense of Style!
My 2 year old son has a very funny and individual sense of style…or lack of!I was actually shocked that he would be so adamant about certain things this young!I thought I would be dressing him till middle school!Haha!Not!
Socks, Mommy, Want Socks!This kid loves socks!It doesn't matter if it's 105 degrees outside!It doesn't matter if he is wearing sandals. It doesn't matter if the socks are yellow (why do we even own yellow socks?) and don't match a thing he is wearing!HE WANTS SOCKS!Really, he cracks me up. Out of the blue, he will walk over to his sock drawer and pick out a pair. Usually he goes for the red ones…I think they are his favorite. Even if he has his green frog shoes on, he wants socks. I've finally given in to his requests…it's all about independence, right?I mean, it has to be obvious that he dressed himself when we go out!That's what I keep telling myself, anyway!
Who needs pants anyway?He other rockin' style is go around with no pants on!Hmmm…socks and no pants…think Tom Cruise when he was two!He loves to take his pants off. There is usually a little song and dance immediately after he disrobes. I don't know if they annoy him, he feels "freer" or he just wants to use the pants as a weapon against his brother, but he doesn't hang out in them often!I am happy to say that although he must wear his yellow or red socks out, he does leave his pants on in public!Is he going to be a rapper or a plumber?Another thing I've noticed with him is that he always (well, when he's wearing them!) pulls on his pants. He likes to have them so low, you see a little "plumber action", if you know what I mean!It's funny, because I would have thought I would be getting on to him about that in his teenage years, but noooo, he has started already!With no boxers underneath to hide the goods!Oh, well, at least it's kinda cute since he's two!Probably not so much when he's 40, but we have a little time to work on this!
Do your kids have any quirky "style" habits?Any baby divas?I can only imagine how much worse it will get when they start learning what's cool to wear and what isn't!Tell me your stories!


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"ItGalentine's Day is the best day of the year!For those of us who dread Valentine's Day as (yet another) reminder of how single we are, let us take comfort in Galentine's Day. Created by the unfailingly optimistic Leslie Knope of Parks and Rec, on February 13th andhip. And it's not just for single ladieare their own food group, brunch is an essential part of any Galentine's Day. (Pancakes are also acceptable, as are omelettes, breakfast burritos, and quiches.) So take a long, leisurely brunch–maybe even have a mimosa (or two!). Because didn't you know?Carbs and calories don't exist on Galentine's Day. That's how magical Galentine's Day is!
We know, we know–this one's tough. The thought of being separated from my phone for makes me panic: What about my e-mail?What about updates from the dog-walker?What if Kylie Jenner goes into labor and I don't receive live updates from TMZ?
Facials are one of those things that don't fit into most of our everyday lives, but that's exactly why it's perfect for Galentine's Day!
Bring it back to basics with a fun arts and crafts project. Make friendship bracelets or do a wine and paint night. Get in touch with your inner Martha Stewart and make a DIY project for a household decoration. The best part?
Have you tried making restaurant reservations around Valentine's Day?No thank you. Don't deal with the crowd and the fussy maitre d's and instead, just call it a night in. Have everyone bring their favorite dishes–mac 'n' cheese, pizza, chicken wings–and have a comforting feast. (No calories on Galentine's Day, remember?


We so easily forget that we’re children of a loving, almighty, heavenly Father. Baptismal renewal brings new life. What’s your testimony of the Lord’s work of baptismal healing?Who would benefit from your story?
“When I wander, Lord God, from you fold, gently gather me back into the safety of your loving arms. Amen.”


Note that Hawaii has additional laws regarding addiction and treatment for alcohol abuse that may impact your ability to purchase a firearm.
For a handgun, you will also need to pick up a "Permit to acquire" application that will require you to fill in the name and address of the seller, the gun's Make, Model, Caliber, Type (Revolver/Semi-Automatic), Barrel Length and Serial Number of the handgun you with to purchase. Contact your local firearms retailer for more details on ths.
At your local police/sheriff's department you'll need to have the forms filled out above and you'll also have to pay a one-time $43.25 "Rapback Fee." (This fee is only charged the very first time you're purchasing a firearm.) This fee is to fund a program where if you later commit a disqualifying crime, the authorities will know to come for your guns. Call your local department ahead of time to determine how to pay this fee. Some will take cash or a credit card, other departments want a postal money order or cashiers check.
At this time you will also be fingerprinted and then the mandatory 14-day waiting period begins.


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As advanced as we are with the complex gadgets that help complete our tasks and connect us to people, with just a tap of our finger against the screen, the cleaning tasks remain the unanticipated source of our headache. Heavy vacuum cleaners and manual mops require double; even triple the effort but less than half the cleaning satisfaction.
Investments made in the right direction after full consideration and comparison, never go to waste. Upgrade your cleaning technique with determination requiring less effort and far better results by investing in the best electric brooms. Replacements in life are important. Your vacuum has sufficiently been a convenience to you for many years. However, now it is old and rusty. Therefore, you need to go and order an electric broomstick today for a straighter back and a comfortable cleaning experience. Electric brooms are easy to use and inexpensive.
As self-explanatory is its name, the Dirt Devil Power Air Corded Bag Less electric broom has cleaning powers of a good devil. With a weight of 6.67 pounds, the Dirt Devil has a lightweight easily manageable interface that aids to easy lifting and moving about.
The dirt sucked in by the Dirt Devil accumulates into a cup which can be emptied by the push of a button. The cord that comes with is 20 foot long, which allows comfortable cleaning without continuously changing sockets. With a ‘Cyclonic filtration’ mechanism and a 10 amp motor, it cuts through the dirt with a powerful constant suction, with the price being under $50.
- Lightweight and easy interface
- Poor positioning of exit vents
A highly recommended & one of the best electric brooms if you have pets in the household. It is the best pet hair removal electric broomstick from all surfaces- hard and soft. The shark navigator is characterized by a weight of 7.5 pounds has a 2-speed brush roll for carpet and hard floor use. Furthermore, the charging time is 4 hours with a 10.8 V battery included, which makes it convenient for being cordless.
- The swiveling head makes hard to keep it stable
With a function to switch when cleaning hard floors and carpets gives an example of a detailed convenience it gives. Furthermore, the Shark Rocket Ultra-light Upright comes with a long 30-foot cord, a crevice tool, a dusting brush and accessory bag. Its cleaning area range is up to 10” wide, offering a remarkable cleaning coverage.
- Dual storage ability
- The wand can be shortened or stretched as per cleaning convenience
4. VonHaus 600W 2 In 1 Corded Upright Stick- Best Electric Broom For Hardwood Floor
The Vonhaus 600W has sufficiently convincing suction abilities makes for it to remove all dust and dirt from your hardwood floors, carpets, rugs, staircases, and furniture etc. It can be used by traditional methods as well as by removing the extension tube. The power cord is 19.5 foot long comparatively much shorter from previously mentioned electric broomsticks. Furthermore, the Vonhaus 600W comes with a shoulder strap, a crevice tool, a hose adapter and a mini brush attachment for handheld use if needed.
- The additional HEPA filtration and sponge systems prevent the repetitive spread of allergies and bacteria from one room to the other.
- Comes with additional shoulder strap, crevice tool, hose adapter and a mini brush for extra convenience.
- When using the VonHaus 2 in 1 Corded Upright Stick on wooden bamboo floors or on oak furniture and flooring, it leaves scratches because rubbing against them.
- Cord length is not long enough; hence cleaning involves a series of cord plugging and unplugging hassle.
- Suction power comparatively weaker than promoted.
5. Bissell 1132A Symphony All In One Vacuum and Steam Mop
The cleaning process withop will be a short and quick spree with sufficient results. When you’re cleaning with this electric broom, it does twice the work as offered in its name. Firstly, it does the job of a vacuum i.e. sucking up all the dust and dirt and secondly, the steam mop feature leaves the floor with a slight wet essence of being freshly mopped.
As per your usual cleaning routine from cleaning the floor with a dry mop and then repeating again with a wet, but with the ‘Bissell All in one’, it’s going to take one going to take less time with good results. The steam mop feature prevents and cleans bacteria by 99% without the additional use of chemicals.
The control panel has a smooth interface, which allows the user to access the vacuum and the steam simultaneously or however depending on their convenience. Other features include a handle that users can adjust 5 ways to their preference and comes with four mop pads. Two of the mop pads are washable and specifically for tougher spots and corners of the house whereas the other two are softer and well-suited stains requiring less effort. ‘The Bissell All in One’ cleans through a cyclonic mechanism removing all dust and dirt in its way like a pro
- Comes with four mops, 2 washable and 2 replaceable
- Cleaning time is reduced to half due to the vacuum and steam feature mechanism in just one electric broomstick.
- Simultaneous or alternate use of vacuum and steam mop for cleaning
- Based on reviews after use, the steam mop leaves the floor wet with water
- The compartment to fill in water for steam mop is difficult to access and open
- Moreover, the overload of two features even makes the basic vacuum feature to work far less than other normal electric broomsticks.
6. Hoover Linx BH50010- Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
The Hoover Linx BH50010 happens to be the only electric broomstick cleaner with the ‘Wind Tunnel’ technology. It is characterized by an interchangeable battery which does not require you to plug it in, also being cordless does not hinder with its cleaning power and intensity.
The reclining handle and large suction area prove for it to be far easier in cleaning under furniture and sucking up the maximum dirt. It comes without a dirtbag which reduces the effort required in emptying and fixing it up again but instead is installed with a storage cup that releases the dirt with the press of a button. A battery status gauge remains for your convenience to remind you of the battery left and when it needs to be charged.
- Wide cleaning mouth and the reclining handle makes cleaning easier and effective
- Battery needs to be removed to be charged separately due to no docking system
- Working time 20 minutes on a single short charge
- Will stand still on its own if unattended, this also makes storing it easier
- Dusting brush can be stored in handle when not being used
- Battery time, in real time use, is less than 20 minutes
- Requires slow navigation otherwise will miss out on dust and other more solid particles etc
- The suction head is placed inconveniently, which makes it difficult to clean up small corners and crevices
8. Bissell Natural Sweep Dual Brush Sweeper, 92NoA
This particular electric broomstick sweeper comes with the same thousands of year old carpet cleaning mechanism, but with a modernized tinge. It is lightweight and can be used on surfaces other than carpets such as hard floors, wooden floors, and rugs. It’s manufactured using 100% recycled plastic and functions forwards and backward like a wiper.
In appearance, it is much different in style as compared to other electric broomsticks in this list having a covered dust tray attached to the base of the handle. The Bissell Natural Sweep Dual Brush Sweeper will save up the maximum of your resources as it functions without electricity and has no battery or motor!
- Lightweight and easy to use- similar to using a viper but for a different purpose
- No electricity or battery required in usage
- Misses out on cleaning very small particles
- Due to pan base, it does not reach into corners and crevices
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Tile floors often require more effort in navigating an electric broomstick and for that purpose, this is the right one. Its suction head is shaped into a V which aids in directing all the dust and debris into the center of the broomstick for instant suction and works with combined with the mechanism of a wiper. The rubber of the viper consumes all hair into the suction head. The Bissell PowerEdge is paired with a cyclonic mechanism and a bagless manufacturing, aids to cleaning at a remarkable pace.
- The V-shaped suction head gives cleaning ability
- Suction power and rubber vipers clean up all hair far more quickly
- V shape causes hindrance in cleaning certain areas
10. Eureka Easy Clean 2 in 1 Lightweight Vacuum
Similar to one other electric broomstick, the Eureka Easy Clean can stand straight unattended. The long thin handle is removable so users can switch to a handheld interface as well. The brush roll feature incorporated in this broomstick allows for a more efficient cleaning than normal such as on carpets and rugs. It has an easy to empty dust cup and has a 10” wide cleaning magnitude. If you get this particular broomstick as your cleaning partner then you won’t have to worry about spending money over extra dust storing bags, with its sufficient dust cup.
- The upright feature prevents extra nuisance
- Without the hassle of bags and with washable and reusable dust cups
- Power suction ability over very small particles
- Considerably noisy for being so lightweight and small in size
- The dirt cups are not transparent and so to see if they’re full it requires manual checkup which consumes time
What to Keep In Mind When Selecting an Electric Boom Stick
It is important to do necessary comparison when you’re buying appliances or similar complex things. Such products require vigorous comparison and consultation, reading reviews etc. Therefore, you must devote ample time in considering numerous factors before buying such a product to determine which one is the best of the lot.
Company and Brand Authenticity
Your Preference and Need Matter
Whatever product we buy it is because of the need. The need also curtails preference, which matters a lot. To do something as tiring as cleaning is an unanticipated task, so choose the electric broom which makes cleaning fun for you and you to look forward to it. Go for the features that lessen the effort and will actually be used by you
This point might come off as a slight unnecessary requirement but if you really look into it this is important. How would you react and feel about the electric broomstick you just bought ruining your oak floor or furniture by leaving scratch marks all around? Obviously agitated and angry, therefore when choosing an electric broomstick for your house, keep in mind your precious furniture, the material of drapes and couches to avoid additional damage. Moreover, if your house has large spacious rooms you will require an electric broomstick that offers you convenience in the form of a longer cord cable, in an opposite situation vice versa.
Cordless or with cord- with cord, it should be long enough to cover all areas of a large room. If you are opting for a cordless electric broomstick, they should have long battery time and a conveniently stored light battery that doesn’t make it heavy.
- adjustable handle or not– this should be considered if wish to change the height for varying spaces to be cleaned in your house
- weight– lightweight would suit those that want the least physical strain
If all of the above features aren’t sufficient enough for you to decide on one broomstick, resort to a current user for a more personal insight
As a surprise to you, someone named Janice might love a particular electric broomstick for her oak floor and you might relate. In an opposite scenario, a review might also shorten your list of electric broomstick candidates for your convenience. So do not forget to look up reviews online, to further help you decide on the right choice.
If you’re in a state of confusion, deciding whether to ‘buy’ or not an electric broomstick for your cleaning chores, then below are reasons to convince you to get one as soon as possible
The best part of doing any task is always the ‘easy’ part and sadly cleaning is never easy- that is if you still use those heavy and extremely noisy vacuum cleaners and manual mops! Getting an Electric broomstick will make your cleaning time of the day with less hassle and comfortable convenience.
With the various practical features an electric broomstick offers of ease and convenience, time-saving is also one of them. A mop will always leave a non-uniform cleaning result whereas the electric broomstick will offer you less physical effort and in no time you’ll be done cleaning the house. Imagine the relaxation you will receive with all the time you’ll save!
• Less Storage Space
• Less Electricity Usage
• Less Physical Strain
An electric broomstick requires less physical straining from its users. People with back pains and bending problems can adjust the rod with the length that suits them the best and requires physical effort in the least. One for being lightweight it is easier to move about and navigate cleaning and secondly, the control panel is placed right at the top forbending down.
Getting an electric broom will not only make cleaning comparatively quite easier for, with less bending and an easy user interface but will also rid your closet of two outdated cleaning equipment- the broom and a vacuum cleaner! Think of all the extra space, I mean come on.
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Anti-Genocide Videos
This page features some good examples of anti-genocide videos, educational videos and genocide-related interviews and testimonies. Please take time to evaluate these videos, and with each video you watch ask yourself:
- What is the core message of the video?
- Who are the messengers in the videos – the people talking or narrating the video?
Description: STAND, A Student Anti-Genocide Coalition, is part of the Genocide Intervention Network. It is the fastest growing student anti-genocide coalition in the world and is active in working to prevent genocide worldwide, particularly in Darfur
Description: Actor Ryan Gosling & ENOUGH! Co-Founder John Prendergast discuss how you can get involved and end genocide. ENOUGH was born out of frustration and hope..
Video: “The Fierce Urgency of NOW! Take Action to Stop Genocide”
Source: ANCAgrassroots
Source: ENOUGHproject
Video: “Highlights from the Genocide Prevention Task Force Report, Release Press Conference”
Video: “A Movie For The President”
Source: PBS Frontline documentary
Description: Footage of the aftermath of mass atrocities during the Khmer Rouge regime.
Source: Nalada
Video: “Stop Saying ‘Never Again'”
Video: “Rwandan Genocide Project SS11”
Description: A reflection on genocide in Rwanda.
Video: “Help us – President Clinton ignories cries form Rwanda”
Description: Clinton has often said that not acting in Rwanda was one of his biggest regrets. It’s a decision, he said, for which he continues to try to make amends.
Video: “Darfur ‘The 2009 Genocide Prevention Video Contest'”
Source: 24hoursfordarfur
Video: “Smallest Witnesses”
In, participants discussed the images created by the children,.
Description: Little Mattie Stepanek tells us that it matters that the world knows! Bring about awareness of genocide in Darfur, Sudan. (esp. children’s drawings)
Video: “Staring Genocide in the Face”
Source: Jesusfreak864
Description: Genocide was said to happen “never again.” But what they meant was “Never again will Jews be killed in 1940’s Germany by Hitler.”
Video: “Day 10 of i-Act 6”
Description: A reminder of the friends we’ve met at Camp Oure Cassoni. Keep the activism alive, and help them go home to a peaceful Darfur.
Video: “Samantha Power: Responding to Genocide in Darfur”
Source: Facinghistory 76
Video: “Testimonial of an ex-soldier of the Janjaweed”
Source: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Video: “The ONLY American Witness of Genocide in Darfur – Part 2”
Description: This is the story of the American Capt. Brian Steidle, the only proof of genocide in Darfur.
Video: “Stop the Genocide in Darfur”
Source: 24hoursfordarfur.com
Video:  families in Darfur.
Video: “Voices from Darfur”
Video: “Heart of Darfur”
Description: s and in El Fasher, the csonnel. Heart of Darfur takes a look at the people and places affected by what has been called “the world’s largest humanitarian crisis
Video: “Translating Genocide”
Source: Refugees International.
Video: “Never Again – again”
Description: Animated video – 300,000 dead, 2 million driven from their homes. Please, not again.
Description: An eight minute student mad
Description: Six articles and videos featuring activists, Ahmed Mohamed Abkar, Hejewa Adam, Don Cheadle, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, Pablo Recalde and Adam Sterling, urging viewers to take action against genocide in Darfur.


2. Who you listen to?
Without a Vision there will be no manifestation. Having the ‘End in Mind’ at all times will be the driving force for all the other 10 quantums. Nothing was ever created without the thought of the creation. All things have a start in another dimension and then manifest in physical form. Having the Vision of your healthiest, most ideal and athletic self established is vitally important.
Only listen to those who have what you want or have been where you are. We live in a time where everyone is an expert and has an opinion on how something should be done. The best way to determine who you should listen to is look at what they are producing and experiencing. In this information and social media age, there is a new philosophy, ideology, opinion, or technique every single day. You will weed out a lot of useless information and people by only listening to those experiencing the results you want to produce or have been where you are.
The construction cannot take place if there is not a proper blueprint to follow.
Having as system that can build you up on a level with no pain is extremely important.
Your Tendons are stronger than your muscles! If you are not training from the ground up, you are leaving your tendons vulnerable. In order to be a powerful and explosive athlete, you have to train explosive. Everyone does not have to be an elite jumper but to truly have an 1nf1n1ty fit body, learning and training tendons will contribute to overall health, and feeling phenomenal in your body.
There is a series called Healthology that will go deep in the subject of Nutrition and how to maximize your potential by learning key concepte and for good reason. If they keep people confused and in darkness people will continue to search and waste money on useless diet protocols, supplements, and magic potions which all are counterproductive.
All success comes when a person intends to be success and set his mind, body and soul to accomplish a goal. This factor cannot be overlooked, having just intention alone can make massive shifts and changes in who you are as a being. Mindset is 99% of success, the how is 1%. Being thankful, grateful, and feeling good each and every moment will get you to your goal the fastest. Each day celebrate getting .0001% better and pretty soon compound interest will take its effect.


"It is important to remember the sacrifice made by America’s brave military forces and their families. These courageous men of the Greatest Generation helped secure liberty for our nation and deserve our deepest gratitude. . 7, 1941," Gov. Wednesday from sunrise to sunset.


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They always say that your hair is your crowning glory. For women, this has often meant long, luscious locks — the kind you’d see on the head of a princess or a damsel in distress. Anything else was frowned upon or deemed too unladylike. Even a study by researchers in Croatia has revealed .
This has caused many women to do a double take before taking the plunge and trying a new hairstyle. But as the trends and tides have shifted, women are no longer limited to “girly” haircuts, nor do they let men’s perceptions dictate their decisions. The next time you visit your salon, think of the reason you’re walking through that door and make sure you’re getting that cut for no one else but yourself.
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But putting my personal beliefs aside, I want to make it clear that there is no technological barrier to maintaining privacy and utility. This may sound shocking, but it rings true to the theoretical computer scientist. Researchers in cryptography have experienced this feeling many times, that their wildest cryptographic dreams are not only possible but feasible! Public-key encryption and digital signatures, secret sharing on a public channel, zero-knowledge verification, and many other protocols have been realized quite soon after being imagined. There are still some engineering barriers to implementing these technologies efficiently in large-scale systems, but with demand and a few years of focused work there is nothing stopping them from being used by the public. I want to use this short post to describe two of the more recent ideas that have pervaded the crypto community and provide references for further reading.
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