Page 6 The Skanner October 5, 2016 News Colombia in Unchartered Territory with Peace Deal’s Defeat Defying polls, voters defeat peace accord with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia By Joshua Goodman and Andrea Rodriguez Associated Press AP PHOTO/ARIANA CUBILLOS BOGOTA, Colombia — A stunning referendum defeat for a peace deal with letist rebels leaves Colombians with no Plan B to save an accord that sought to bring an end to a half century of hostili- ties. Instead of winning by an almost two-to-one Supporters of the peace accord between the Colombian government margin on Sunday as and rebels of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, FARC, pre-election polls had follow on a giant screen the results of a referendum to decide predicted, the accord whether or not to support the peace accord, in Bogota, Colombia, with the Revolutionary Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016. Colombia’s peace deal with leftist rebels was Armed Forces of Colom- on the verge of collapsing, with those opposing the deal leading by bia lost by a razor-thin a razor-thin margin with almost all polling stations reporting results. margin, 49.8 percent to 50.2 percent. But it’s not clear how the already Both President Juan Manuel Santos unpopular Santos can save the deal and leaders of the FARC, ater four following the political earthquake, years of grueling negotiations, vowed comparable to Britain’s vote to exit the to push ahead, giving no hint they want European Union. His chief negotiator, to resume a war that has already killed “ ‘I won’t give up. I’ll continue search for peace until the last moment of my mandate.’ 220,000 people and displaced 8 million. “I won’t give up. I’ll continue search for peace until the last moment of my mandate,” Santos said in a televised ad- dress appealing for calm. Humberto de la Calle, ofered his res- ignation Monday, assuming what he called “complete responsibility” for the defeat. It’s unclear whether Santos will ac- cept the ofer or, as he previously an- We honor the many accomplishments of African Americans. It is our primary goal as a labor union to better the lives of all people working in the building trades through advocacy, civil demonstration, and the long-held belief that workers deserve a “family wage” - fair pay for an honest day’s work. A family wage, and the beneits that go with it, not only strengthens families, but also allows our communities to become stronger, more cohesive, and more responsive to their citizens’ needs. Our family wage agenda relects our commitment to people working in the building trades, and to workers everywhere. In this small way, we are doing our part to help people achieve the American Dream. 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The loss for the government was even more shocking considering the huge support for the accord among foreign leaders, who have heralded it as a mod- el for a world beset by political violence and terrorism. Many heads of state as well as U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry were present when Santos and Timochenko signed the deal less than a week ago in an elaborate, emo- tion-illed ceremony in the historic city of Cartagena. “In Cartagena, I witnessed the pro- found desire of the Colombian people to end the violence,” Ban Ki-moon told reporters in Geneva, adding that he urgently dispatched his representative to the peace talks to Cuba for consulta- tions. “I count on them to press ahead until they achieve secure and lasting peace.” U.S. State Department spokesman John Kirby also expressed backing for Santos’ plan for “a broad dialogue” in the search for peace. “Colombians have expressed their commitment to settle their diferences through institutions and dialogue rath- er than violence,” he said. Santos’ former boss and chief rival, former President Alvaro Uribe, led the grass-roots campaign against the accord. With none of the government’s huge PR machine, an angry Uribe gave voice to millions of Colombians, many of them victims of the FARC like him, who bristled at provisions in the 297- page accord sparing rebels jail time if they confessed their crimes and instead reserved them 10 seats in Congress. Uribe, in prepared remarks from his ranch outside Medellin ater the results were in, insisted on “correc- See COLUMBIA on page 10 Is it Wrong to Dress my Dog in a Halloween Costume? By Dr. Jasmine Shanelle Streeter, Veterinarian For The Skanner News A hhh -- the fresh smell of fall is in the air, and the overwhelming boom of pumpkin spice everything is making its rounds (much to the cha- grin of those of us who prefer chai tea and sweet potato pie, like myself ). With the fall comes Halloween -- last stop before Santa Claus and baby Jesus make their appearance. In Portland, Halloween could easi- ly be mistaken for ev- ery day of the year, so it wouldn’t be right to have your pet miss out on the festivities. Whether you are for or against Hal- loween, we can all agree that seeing a Dachshund dressed as a Chicago Style Hotdog or a terri- er dressed as a T-Rex is hilarious. The fact of the matter is, if you and your pet enjoy dressing up, go for it! There are couple of questions to keep in mind when shopping for the perfect princess gown or lion costume, though. Does it hurt? Is it scary? Can your pet choke on it? Even though we all feel we know what is best for our pets, simple observa- tions will truly tell you if both of you are getting enjoyment from playing dress up. 1. Does it hurt? Make sure the costume its. Pet costumes can be Dr. Jasmine and her dog Sheba handmade, purchased from commercial pet stores, local boutiques or online. Common sizes range from XXS to 3X just like with hu- mans or are sized by weight. There is noth- ing worse than having shoes that are too tight or a shirt that rubs underneath your arm- pits. Try your pet cos- tumes in advance or as soon as possible and let your pet walk around to see if they look com- fortable. If they’re moving funny, return the costume and get a new one. You want your princess to glide, not limp from pain. 2. Is it scary? You may be thinking Halloween is supposed to be scary. That would be a yes for humans but dei- nite no for pets. Ani- mals should be happy in their costumes or around people dressed in them. Comfort can depend on breed, age, health and how social- ized your animal is to the environment. If your dog barks inces- santly, growls, tries to run and hide or shows the whites of its eyes, take of the costume and give the pet time to acclimate. 3. Can they choke on the costume? This issue is more common for handmade, reused, or children’s costumes that have been modi- ied to it a pet. Small parts, loose strings or ibers and add-on attachments present a choking hazard. Re- member, never leave a pet unattended while in costume to decrease the risk of entangle- ment, entrapment, or strangulation. Whatever season or holiday you choose to celebrate, there is a dog costume that’s just right for you. For you cat lov- ers, don’t feel shy about dressing up your little ones too. Just make sure you to have a Howlin’/ Meowin’ good time and take lots of pictures. Feel free to submit your questions and pet costume pictures to dr. jasmine@theskanner. com for a chance to be featured in the next col- umn. Do you have a pet topic you’d like to learn more about? I’d love to hear from you! Write me at drjasmine@theskanner. com.