| Gang member attacks two men on TriMet bus
After approaching two Hispanic men at the back of a TriMet bus, 20-year-old Andres Napolean-Marcos identified himself as a gang member, displayed a knife and a pair of brass knuckles, and then attacked the two bus passengers. The confrontation happened at 5:17 a.m. on Jan. 23 near the area of Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Northeast Roselawn Street. The bus driver responded by activating an alarm to notify police of the attack and ordered everyone off of the bus. The fight between the men continued as they left the bus until officers from the Portland's Northeast Precinct contacted the three men on the street. According to the Portland Police Bureau spokesman, Brian Schmautz, Napolean-Marcos believed the two men were rival gang members. Napolean-Marcos was arrested for one count of first-degree attempted assault, two counts of second-degree assault, one count of unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of menacing.
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The Tallahassee Police Department is inviting area residents to apply for the 42nd annual Citizens Police Academy, scheduled to begin April 1. Participants will learn about the inner workings of the Police Department while participating in several activities. The deadline to apply is March 4. There is no fee. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, pass a criminal history check, work or live in Tallahassee or Leon County and be able to commit to attending all classes in the 10-week period. Apply online at www.talgov.com/tpd/cpa.cfm, call 891-4934 or e-mail michele.yown@talgov.com. Blackout planned in honor of Black History Month: In recognition of Black History Month, Florida A&M University Student Government Association and Florida State University's Black Student Union will host Blackout 2k8 Friday through March 2 throughout the city of Tallahassee.
A total triumph and an utter defeat
The Greens also got what they wanted when Mr Swinney announced an extra £4 million for bus operators to help keep fares down and encourage greater use of public transport.This was enough to persuade the two Green MSPs to abstain on the Budget – the vital, last piece in the jigsaw, giving the SNP the numbers necessary to get the package through.These final concessions came on top of earlier moves to get the Tories and Greens on board, including an extra £10 million for an additional 300 police officers and £4 million more to fight climate change.The Tories were derided by Labour and Liberal Democrat MSPs for helping the SNP.Tavish Scott, the Liberal Democrats' finance spokesman, described the settlement as a "Nat-Con" budget. He labelled Mr Salmond's threat to resign if the Budget had not been passed as "a landmark strop".Iain Gray, for Labour, said the Budget deal was nothing more than a "tartan Tory tango", and he also derided Mr Salmond's threats to quit."The unedifying pantomime of a First Minister threatening resignation from behind the safety of deals already done is an act of vacuous bravado which sums up his government's approach to this whole process," he saidBut Annabel Goldie, the Scottish Tory leader, was delighted with her party's achievements.
Live - Champions League
2042: "FC Koeln (see 2021) says he is a German in Australia who is watching the football today and wonders why...maybe because it really is a beautiful game. I am a Merseysider in Toronto watching Arsenal play on the Italian sports network."dodiesmith on 606 .
1925 elegance lives in Zagreb
The Regent Esplanade brought glamor and elegance to Zagreb in 1925 when it opened to cater to passengers of the famed Orient Express train route between Paris and Constantinople. Today the Esplanade offers a luxurious gateway to one of Central Europe's hottest destinations -- Croatia.
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ASDA to fine parking bay abusers
Drivers caught in a bay they are not entitled to use will be asked to move on or risk getting a fine. Motorists who leave their vehicle in an incorrect bay will get fined. Fines will be distributed through the post using contact details obtained through the DVLA and will be reduced to £30 if paid within a fortnight. .
Seattle investors want Sonics
There is more private money. There are local investors. There are no tax hikes. There just might not be enough time to keep the SuperSonics in Seattle. A group of four local businessmen announced a proposal Thursday to buy the basketball team from its Oklahoma City-based ownership group and pay for half of a $300 million renovation of KeyArena. The offer is contingent on the sale of the Sonics or another NBA team to the group and passage of legislation by state lawmakers. It's the largest offer of private money to renovate the arena at Seattle Center thus far. "This particular announcement, we think, is a game-changer," said Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels at a news conference at his City Hall office. "We think the fact that local investors are willing to step up with the first 50 percent of the money to get the job done – as well as the incredible investment they will make to buy the team – changes the game." The proposal calls for $150 million from the four investors – Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, Seattle developer Matt Griffin, Costco CEO Jim Sinegal and wireless magnate John Stanton – that would contribute to arena improvements that directly benefit the team, such as club seating, suites and practice facilities.
My Forbidden Fruits (and Vegetables)
Many have been forced to buy GM cotton and other seeds from Monsanto and other biotech companies as a result of agreements between their state and national governments. Many in other countries just join the masses of starving and/or take up arms just on the promise of regular meals. The situation noted in the above article is, in itself, unconscionable, but that is American agribiz at its core. There has been a policy since the 1940's to institute rules, regulations, and attitudes to make the small farm obsolete, a nostalgic curiosity without relevance. Hail the organic movement and the buy local initiative. Both have grown in popularity and process in the last couple of decades to the point that it has the big boys of agribiz nervous. Some have declared resistance through regulations as noted in the above article, others have done it with threats and lawsuits which stipulate that the small, independent farmers, almost always on the losing side, can't even discuss the case for fear of further legal action.
Cheers as youngest landlord takes over oldest gastropub
Now the Doric on Market Street has been handed to one of the city's youngest landlords – a 27-year-old from Ireland.The lease has passed to Dubliner Michael O'Sullivan after the pub was sold by previous owner Alistair Mowat for an undisclosed sum to pub and restaurant group Caledonian Heritable. Mr Mowat, a former director with city brewer Scottish & Newcastle, had years of experience in the trade before taking on one of Edinburgh's most historic watering holes. But the incoming Irishman was quick to point out he has been working in the Capital's pubs and clubs for longer than his customers might expect.He said: "I originally came to Edinburgh to do a month's work experience, but this month has now stretched to nine years. I started out in an Asian fusion restaurant called The Wok Bar, which isn't around any more, then I moved on to a place called the Baillie.
What to see at SXSW
Word has it the live show is not a straight recreation of the album, and deep down, no matter what type of music is being played, SXSW thrives on the acts that display an element that's not found in their recorded work. (Top alternatives: Jim Bianco at the Parish on March 13; Liam Finn at the Ale House on March14) DeVotchKa (Thursday, March 13, midnight, Cedar Street Courtyard/Friday, March 14, midnight, Antone's) A great band. Yes, scoring "Little Miss Sunshine" got the Denver band's name out in the public a bit more, but the assuredness with which they perform their indie-gypsy-folk rock is simultaneously mesmerizing and soothing. They can make you dance, then spin on a dime and provide the feeling of an hour-long massage just a few minutes before it concludes. "A Mad and Faithful Telling," which Anti- will release March 18, is yet another leap forward in terms of the confidence with which they play and the sonic variety found in the arrangements.
High competitiveness ranking for NZ tourism
The Tourism Industry Association represents about 2000 businesses and organisations within the tourism industry. Members include airlines, airport companies, and regional tourism organisations, rental car, coach and taxi companies, inbound tour operators, accommodation providers, tourism attractions, researchers, training organisations and tourism services providers. Tourism is New Zealand’s largest export earner – accounting for 19.2% of this country’s export earnings. .
Jetstar offers 5000 seats for five cents
BUDGET airline Jetstar will boast Australia's lowest-ever domestic air fares on its website tonight when it offers 5000 seats for sale for just five cents. The five-cent fares, which include taxes and other charges, will go on sale from 7pm to 11.59pm (AEDT), and come as competitor Tiger Airways prepares to launch its operations in Australia. Jetstar spokesman Simon Westaway said the fares, offered on a seven of Jetstar's routes, are a bonus for travellers. "We believe this is the lowest all-inclusive air fare ever offered in the domestic market in Australia since domestic air travel commenced," Mr Westaway said. The fares will only be offered on seven Jetstar routes - Sydney to the Gold Coast, services from Melbourne to Hobart, Launceston and Newcastle and flights from Brisbane to Mackay, Rockhampton and Newcastle.
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