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CBS News
6 days ago
- CBS News
As Boulder returns to normal after Colorado terror attack, local shop dog puts smiles on faces
It's been three days since the terror attack outside the old Boulder Courthouse in Colorado, and things on Pearl Street Mall are starting to feel somewhat normal again. Business owners and regulars still feel a sense of unease, but outside one shop, vintage clothing store Heady Bauer, there's someone who is reminding them to smile a bit each day. His name is Hammy, and his owner, known locally as 'Pinner', has had him coming by the shop for a couple of years. "He's Pearl Street's Therapy Dog," Pinner told CBS Colorado. It's a bit of a running joke, but in the last week, it's taken on a whole new meaning. CBS Pinner was outside when the attack happened on Sunday. He saw flames, followed by people screaming and others running. The initial confusion eventually gave way to a realization that something was wrong. By the time the police arrived, 15 people had been injured in the firebomb attack. The suspected attacker, 45-year-old Mohamad Soliman, is being held in Boulder County Jail, accused of a number of crimes, including attempted first-degree murder. 'Pinner' was told to close up his shop as the police expanded their perimeter, which he did with Hammy looking on. "The cops came by saying 'Hey, everyone needs to clear out' and then they wanted to sweep the place, so you're wondering if everything is still fine," he said. "When I came back to the shop, I saw Hammy standing at the front with a smile on his face, and was like 'Man, what it would be like to be a dog.'" Pinner would leave the area and eventually pour himself a drink when his nerves had subsided. The news of the tragedy started to trickle in and eventually became a worldwide headline. As he grappled with what happened on Sunday afternoon, he found a source of comfort in his loyal golden retriever. "You're just replaying things in your brain," he said. "Like, is this real? Did I really just witness that? Am I dreaming?" CBS Three days after the events, there is a makeshift memorial of flowers and Israeli flags for those injured in the attack. Tourists are returning to the Pearl Street Mall, but business owners have told CBS Colorado that a general sense of unease still permeates the area around the courthouse. "When things like that happen, it takes a while for people to settle back into it," Pinner explained. On Wednesday afternoon, those who walked near the courthouse area with a strange feeling were greeted by a friendly face: Hammy the dog. In a lot of ways, he's become something of a source of comfort for business owners and locals in the area. While they look across the parking lot towards the courthouse, they can see reminders of a tragic situation. But if they turn around, they can see Hammy and get a sense that everything is going to be okay. CBS Pearl Street, to many, is weird and wonderful. It has its good and bad, its bright spots and warts. But to those who have a business here or walk its streets regularly, it's home. It will rebuild and heal, with a community effort and occasionally, a sniff and a lick from Hammy. "It's a lot more pure and innocent with him," Pinner explained. "You see a dog and they're just happy to be existing and that's kind of beautiful."
Belfast Telegraph
06-05-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Belfast entrepreneur named Young Businessperson of the Year: ‘Anything is possible with hard work'
Originally arriving in Northern Ireland as an asylum seeker, Mr Obikoya has since launched two ventures aimed at providing African food products and cuisine to local and international communities in Belfast. The businessman runs the Mama Bobo Grocery store on the Lisburn Road in Belfast and a restaurant of the same name on the Ormeau Road. His mother started the venture, before Mr Obikoya helped to give it more a 'business focus' during the pandemic. Mama Bobo Africa supplies a range of African grocery items, including ingredients and pantry staples, catering to residents from African and Caribbean backgrounds as well as others interested in international foods. In addition, the business operates a Nigerian restaurant, which offers traditional West African dishes and contributes to Belfast's growing food diversity. A business management graduate from the University of Glasgow, Hammy was this year included in the Belfast Telegraph's 30 Under 30 list. He launched his business following job loss during the Covid-19 pandemic and has since expanded his operations to employ others. He recently won the Young Businessperson of the Year award from the Minority Recognition Awards in 2024. Speaking after the awards, he said he hopes the recognition will encourage other young people to pursue their interests and show that 'you can achieve whatever you put your mind to'. Hammy said: 'It's great to receive this award. Recognition like this motivates me to keep working toward my goals and continuing to grow the business. "The more awards I receive, the more they mean to me. Initially, I didn't put much thought into awards – they used to intimidate me. "But acknowledgments like this are a reassurance that I'm on the right track, and it encourages me to keep pushing forward in my journey. 'I hope other younger people can feel inspired by this award, especially those from African backgrounds, and see that anything is possible with hard work and determination.' He also shared some advice for others considering starting a business adding that he is 'always learning' on the job: 'Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something. Even if no one else is doing it, there's no reason you can't if you put your mind to it. Many top entrepreneurs haven't figured it all out – and as a young entrepreneur, I'm learning every day. "I just keep putting one foot in front of the other. You don't need all the answers; you just need to start and figure it out. If I can do it, anyone can.'
Buzz Feed
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
23 Times Celebs Name-Dropped Other Celebs Who Were Rude To Them
She wrote that, when she finally got a chance to talk to Jack Nicholson, "Hammy picks that moment … to start whispering boozy yammering into my ear. First it was, 'You know your Emmy isn't a real Emmy.' I let that one go, but then he whispered, 'You're so o-o-o-old.' Look, I've been told I'm old and not funny by a lot of guys — a lot of hot guys, too — but not when I'm in an intimate conversation space with frickin' Jack Nicholson, an opportunity I figured I'd never get again; that's the real reason I can't stand Hammy. The double whammy of cruel but not playful comments and the horrible timing. Again, he's not a comedian, folks. Hopefully done with the drink, but probably still Don Draper-y." Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic / Via Getty Jon Hamm has not publicly responded to Kathy's claims.
