AcademicsAlumnus commits $50,000 for STEM scholarship at Penn State SchuylkillJoseph and Cheryl Gera Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons a Penn State alumnus and retired IBM executive has committed $50,000 to establish the Joseph S Gera STEM Scholarship at Penn State Schuylkill this scholarship will support 20 students pursuing degrees in critical science This marks Gera’s second major contribution to the campus rising second-year students from Schuylkill County who are pursuing engineering degrees A native of Schuylkill County and a graduate of Penn State’s electrical engineering program Gera has a distinguished history of leadership service and philanthropy to the University he has been an active Penn State academic recruitment volunteer and served as the University Park coordinator for high school student recruitment in several New York counties in the Mid-Hudson Valley region Gera is a lifetime member of the Penn State Alumni Association and co-founded the Mid-Hudson Valley Penn State Chapter in 1999 He was recently named vice chair of the newly formed Penn State Schuylkill Campus National Co-op Advisory Council Gera also is a member of both the Penn State College of Engineering Alumni Board and the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Alumni Board where he serves as vice chair and secretary Recognized for his achievements and contributions Gera was named Outstanding Alumni of the Year for 2023 by Penn State Schuylkill he is a member of the Penn State Nittany Lion Club where he achieved the Honorary Coach level and he is a member of the Penn State President’s Circle After earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering Gera embarked on a 33-year career with IBM holding many different senior leadership positions in engineering he held the position of program director of market planning and strategy for the system-Z mainframe server division He credited his own academic success to the support of a scholarship he received as a student which he said inspired his commitment to creating similar opportunities for others “I was fortunate to receive a scholarship when I went to college and I want to provide the same opportunity to students today,” Gera said “It’s an honor and a privilege to be able to give back to the Schuylkill Campus where my academic and eventual professional journey began.” Gera STEM Scholarship will provide four annual awards of $2,500 each to full-time second-year students at Penn State Schuylkill students must graduate from a Schuylkill County high school information technology or cybersecurity analytics and operations “It’s important to come up with a game plan and then work backward," Gera said "Figuring out what you want to do in life is 50% strategy and 50% execution Through his dedication to education and philanthropy Gera is advancing Penn State Schuylkill’s mission to prepare students for success in critical and innovative fields The new STEM scholarship will be available for the 2025 academic year shared his unique journey into private equity emphasizing his academic roots and personal connections that led him to the industry including his MBA at London Business School and his initial foray into private markets under the mentorship of Professor Ellie Talmor Founding Newvest: Edward explained the inception of Newvest He detailed the innovative business model that allows investors to gain diversified exposure to private equity and private debt without the traditional high fees associated with fund-of-funds Newvest’s Unique Value Proposition: Newvest aims to democratize access to private markets by creating annual baskets of the largest funds in specific asset classes Edward discussed how this model provides a low-cost He also highlighted the disruptive business model of Newvest which charges no management fees and only a low carry fee Challenges and Market Education: Edward addressed the challenges of educating the market about the benefits of passive investment strategies in private markets He emphasized the importance of complementing active management with passive 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For more information, please review our Privacy Policy Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information (Opt-Out) When I was in my early 20s, I quit my job and rented a van I had been living in Australia at the time for that job and spent three months traveling the country from south to north I could just park the van and sleep wherever I wanted I realized I desired a life with the freedom to go anywhere Before living van life I was on track for a traditional finance career I studied math and engineering in France and started working in predictive finance after graduation I moved up in corporate positions around the globe until I got that job in Australia It came with good pay and a nice lifestyle After traveling around Australia I spotted a guy working on his laptop on the beach He explained to me that he had an e-commerce company and was able to make about $1,000 a month working from anywhere I returned to my parents' home in Morocco and asked them to borrow €2,000 (about $2,100) to start an e-commerce company I made $10,000 selling phone cases that looked like Gameboys I became very interested in cryptocurrencies and asked my networks if anyone knew a crypto expert Tan was also running his own successful business at the time. We were both in our mid-20s and spent time exchanging information about business and crypto We could vibe personally and professionally Our business has been so successful because we're opposites He has an uncanny ability to make order out of chaos When you achieve financial success like ours at such a young age it can be difficult to stay connected to reality you forget you're living a really special life Tan and I live in the same apartment building in Dubai We didn't plan for that — it just happened We have about 10 people who help us optimize our lives We try to make sure that every aspect of our day is optimized in all aspects We make sure to have time in our schedule to date because we don't want any aspect of our lives to be neglected we're also planning to attend more spiritual retreats We're intentional about living at a pace that we'll be able to sustain for the next 40 to 60 years 2025 — An earlier version of this story misstated the company revenue for the previous year the new track league founded by Olympic gold medallist Michael Johnson has named Steve Gera as president and chief operating officer a former platoon commander in the United States Marine Corps joins GST after stints at major league sports teams including the Philadelphia 76ers He was most recently cofounder and chief executive of sports and technology agency Gains Group GST, which was announced earlier this year will hold four annual ‘Slams’ from next April has said the league will keep track and field “at the forefront of the sporting world year round” The competition has already secured US$30 million from investors Forty-eight athletes will be contracted to the league and commit to racing in all four ‘Slams’ while 48 more will receive a set appearance fee for competing in individual competitions “We’re not putting on a track meet,” said Gera “We’re bringing something entirely new and different to market and we’re really excited to show the world what that is That only happens by hiring really great people who still have something left to prove.” GST has appointed Rick Qualliotine as chief content officer Teresa Palladino as vice president of marketing and partnerships and Rina Thakker as chief technology and product officer and Thakker joins after more than 17 years at World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) “All of them have worked at big blue-chip sports and entertainment brands “They understand the complexities in the world of sports entertainment they’re all leaders and strategic and someone you would love to have on any of your teams … And the great thing is that they all have something to prove.” Leeds United have appointed two new board members with Andrew Schwartzberg and Eugene Schneur joining the English second-tier soccer club’s senior leadership team Gavin Isaacs                 Chief executive East Asia Super League (EASL) Previously: Chief commercial officer Tom Burwell                  Chief executive, SX Global     Previously: Associate director, business development, sponsorship, Formula One Allison Howard                    Executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Cleveland Cavaliers  Previously: President Andy Jackson                  Senior vice president Hannah GriffithsVice president, media rights sales – broadcast partnerships, DAZNPreviously: Vice president Never miss a major appointment with The Wire SportsPro’s aggregated feed of international sports business news and feature content Already a member? Log in here « Back Posted in: Collectibles, Hasbro | Tagged: hasbro, star wars far away with Hasbro once again as they unveil their next set of upcoming intergalactic Star Wars collectibles  "Former Jedi Knight Dagan Gera emerged from a bacta tank imprisonment motivated by betrayal blaming the Jedi Order for the destruction that befell his greatest discovery STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES includes 6-inch action figures and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS Galaxy letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to Star Wars comic books The first release of this character in THE BLACK SERIES line this STAR WARS action figure is detailed to look like Dagan Gera from the epic gaming franchise STAR WARS JEDI: SURVIVOR." 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residences and hospitality developments Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gera Developments Private Limited “We are delighted to welcome Anthony Gonsalves to the leadership team at Gera His vast experience in real estate and construction coupled with his strategic approach to project execution aligns perfectly with our vision for innovation and quality We are confident his leadership will contribute significantly to our ongoing and future developments.” Anthony holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from WIT and an LLM in Construction Law and Arbitration from Robert Gordon University His expertise in implementing international best practices in quality and program management will further enhance Gera’s operational efficiencies and commitment to excellence Anthony’s appointment comes at a time when Gera Developments is actively developing multiple projects across Pune with further expansions planned by the second quarter of FY26 significantly increasing the total area under development Gera drives this significant expansion by leveraging technology interventions developed within its Innovation Lab These advancements are helping optimise operations and enabling the company to scale its projects and services effectively Gera Developments remains committed to delivering high-quality projects while upholding its legacy of trust and customer excellence in the real estate sector With Anthony leading construction operations the company is set further to strengthen its industry leadership through innovation and customer-first solutions Mansha Group share the factors how women homebuyers are claiming their space in the market with confidence an exchange4media group publication is one of the most respected real estate magazines in India with offices in Delhi tripti@exchange4media.comrealtyplus@exchange4media.com While decentralised finance has opened doors to new financial opportunities The rapid expansion of DeFi has also attracted less-than-scrupulous actors 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After the three-day staging at the National Stadium in Jamaica starting on Friday the four-meet series will have stops in Miami Gera said Jamaica deserves a meet of this quality “I know that Kingston’s never hosted a Diamond League It’s never hosted a senior World Championships and that’s what we’re bringing,” Gera told the Jamaica Observer during the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships at the National Stadium on Saturday is set to feature World Championships and Olympic champion Marileidy Paulino of the Dominican Republic and American 200m gold medallist Gabby Thomas “[They are] going toe-to-toe for the first time and we an amazing cadre of other six other racers who are going to be going up toe-to-toe against them so it is going to be excitement from the very first race to the last race you’re going to see Olympic-quality racers just going head-to-head in races that all matter,” he said We have 35 medallists from Paris who are coming and at this stage we have 16 Jamaican sprinters who are coming out and racing with us “They made their names here for the first time and for them to come back and launch our league here in Kingston as the stars of our new league So you’ll see the best racing in the world,” Gera noted Gera said ticket sales had been going well overseas “So far we’ve heard from people all the way from New York to Philadelphia and folks who go to the Penn Relays on a regular basis We think we have a significant fan base who will actually be flying in for this We’ve sold a lot of tickets in the United States for Kingston so we’re really excited to actually be having people “I know I have at least 15 people who are coming here to Jamaica for the first time because they know me and they’re part of this so I think when you look across our entire organisation who are coming to Jamaica for the first time to come see this meet,” he said The Grand Slam Track president said there will be other activities to complement the main event starting with a 5K that was held on Sunday “We’re going to have a number of other activities at the venue For kids and families we’re going to have face painters we’re going to be actually painting a mural over the course of the entire weekend just like the live music that’s going off behind us right now We have a couple of local Jamaican acts actually coming out and artists and musicians to come out and actually be a part of it It’s gonna be real Festival of Speed,” Gera boasted Local artist Gera Datuin takes a stand below a mural she entitled ‘A Young Cruz Woman’ after a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the completion of the artwork in Sinajana on May 2 The mural was one in a series created around the island that has been commissioned by GTA talks about her inspiration behind a mural she entitled 'A Young Cruz Woman' during a ribbon cutting ceremony held to celebrate the completion of the artwork in Sinajana on May 2 Local artist Gera Datuin talks about her inspiration behind a mural she entitled ‘A Young Cruz Woman’ during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held to celebrate the completion of the artwork in Sinajana on May 2 talks about her inspiration behind a mural she entitled ‘A Young Cruz Woman’ during a ribbon cutting ceremony held to celebrate the completion of the artwork in Sinajana on May 2 A ceremonial ribbon-cutting is conducted in Sinajana to celebrate the completion of a mural entitled 'A Young Cruz Woman' on May 2 The mural created by local artist Gera Datuin is one in a series created around the island that has been commissioned by GTA artist Joshua Barrigada and Michele Catahay-Perez The mural entitled ‘A Young Cruz Woman’ created by local artist Gera Datuin displayed on a wall in Sinajana on May 2 from left: Sinajana Mayor Robert Hofmann; Kyle Duenas GTA director of sales (e-commerce/retail); Kersha Taitano GTA corporate relations specialist and Michele Catahay-Perez after a ribbon-cutting was conducted in Sinajana to celebrate the completion of the mural entitled ‘A Young Cruz Woman’ on May 2 The mural is one in a series created around the island that has been commissioned by GTA The mural entitled ‘A Young Cruz Woman’ created by local artist Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Fire fighters stand near a tram in Gera on March 16 Berlin: A 46-year-old Georgian man who had been on the run after allegedly setting fire to his wife on a tram in Germany turned himself in on Monday Interior Minister Nancy Faeser condemned the "horrific crime" which she said was being treated as "an attempted femicide" is accused of dousing his wife with a flammable liquid and setting fire to her inside a tram in the eastern city of Gera on Sunday "She was sprayed with flammable liquid and set alight by a man," police said later giving information that the suspect was believed to be the victim's husband The man fled when the doors opened after other passengers pressed the emergency stop button The tram driver used a fire extinguisher to put out the flames but the woman had already sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken by helicopter to hospital police said that "the suspect turned himself in at the Gera police station shortly before 9:00 am (0800 GMT) and was arrested there without resistance" Police had launched a search for the suspect on suspicion of attempted murder and have appealed for witnesses to contact them Faeser said in a statement that "this horrific act is not an isolated incident there is a femicide in Germany almost every day a woman or girl in Germany experiences domestic violence more than 140 women and girls in Germany become victims of a sexual crime." Faeser called for "tougher action against perpetrators and more attention and support for victims" Tuesday | May 06 2025 | a renowned real estate company known for its premium residential and commercial projects in Pune has announced the appointment of Anthony Nelson Gonsalves as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) Gonsalves will oversee multiple projects in Pune and contribute to the company’s long-term growth strategy Gonsalves brings extensive expertise in managing large-scale real estate developments having previously held leadership positions at Dynamix Group and Synergy Property Development Services Pvt His impressive portfolio includes the award-winning Adventz Tower in Dubai which was recognized as the Best Residential Tower MENA at the 2015 World Architecture Awards He has also played a key role in delivering landmark luxury residential and hospitality projects across Delhi expressed confidence in his strategic vision and expertise "We are excited to have Anthony Gonsalves join us at this crucial phase of our expansion combined with his strategic approach to project execution aligns perfectly with our commitment to quality and innovation We are confident that his leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of our developments," Malhotra stated Gonsalves holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from WIT and an LLM in Construction Law and Arbitration from Robert Gordon University His deep understanding of international best practices in quality and project management is expected to enhance Gera’s operational efficiencies and reinforce its commitment to excellence Gera Developments aims to further strengthen its market position by delivering top-tier real estate projects setting new benchmarks in quality and innovation Abdulla Mazumder9871609348Abdulla@businessworld.in Aparna Sengupta 9958000128aparna@businessworld.in Bilquis Naqvee 9910382910Bilquis.naqvee@businessworld.in Vinod Kumar 9810961195Vinod@businessworld.in Subscribe to our newsletter to get updates on our latest news Latest news and updates on different dimensions of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India and abroad "When you speak only in your local language you stand a chance to be successful at the local level for your state and official national languages English gives you access to the country and world at large – from the many books that you can read to the many people whom you can converse with and using the internet to broaden your horizons I believe that with the right opportunity at the right time children can flourish and push their limits to their full potential This initiative embodies our belief in helping children outdo themselves – breaking barriers It gives me joy watching them receive these opportunities with open arms." Gera’s contributions in Mahabaleshwar extend beyond academics the company has established a Sports Centre in Tandulnahi These initiatives align with Gera’s commitment to promoting inclusive education and holistic development addressing both academic and extracurricular needs that help children reach their full potential Gera has supported various initiatives aimed at creating a positive social impact The company has partnered with the Muskaan Foundation to further the cause of prevention of Child Sexual Abuse Gera also works with Swayam Samajik Vikas Sanstha to promote education the Concern India Foundation to support differently-abled individuals and the Social Venture Partners Philanthropy Foundation to enhance healthcare and education Gera further strengthens its commitment to education through partnerships with Mudita An Alliance and Children Trust Goa In a world where cities are growing faster than ev India’s rapid infrastructure boom has unders In a time when sustainability and social impact ar In a country where educational inequality remains Google PhD Fellowships have been announced for the TheCSRUniverse.com is a dynamic information and knowledge advisory platform which comprehensively covers issues related to Sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from India and around the world Oromo region of Ethiopia has seen recurring ethnic based attacks by Qerroo mobs over the past six years Toronto – Residents in the Jimma Zone of the Oromia Region have confirmed that civilians were killed and thousands displaced since last Thursday The incident occurred in the Gera District of the zone where at least ten people lost their lives there are individuals whose whereabouts remain unknown reported that the attack unfolded following the killing of a businessman had reportedly been granted land taken from approximately 200 farmers The identities of those responsible for the killing have not been established known as “Qeerroo,” organized themselves and carried out attacks targeting individuals based on identity The killing of the businessman was allegedly linked to ethnic Amhara living in the area without any investigation George Church in Gera District described the situation “When the gunfire was intense [Wednesday night] We did not know anything.” He was referring to his and his family’s condition during the night of the attack As the youth and special forces of the Oromia Region advanced the priest fled his home in his nightclothes along with his five-year-old daughter and spouse His house was set ablaze and reduced to ashes Thousands of houses were reportedly burned.  Another resident from the area told BBC Amharic “The country [referring to the kebele in the district] could not be seen It was fire all over the place—flames everywhere.” Eyewitnesses were clear that those targeted were ethnic Amhara. Borkena reported the incident last Saturday a news source with links to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church including those forced to flee to neighboring regions in southern Ethiopia and it appears that the ethnic Amhara targeted in the attack were followers of the Orthodox Church Government security and defense force members were reportedly deployed to the area but they allegedly failed to stop the attacks and the burning of houses Residents who managed to escape the attack told BBC Amharic “How can they be quiet while a house is burning they could not keep silent while houses are burning… Had they been genuine law enforcement bodies they could have stopped them and told them to calm down.” The Oromia Regional State has described the massacre in Gera as an “incident,” according to a BBC Amharic report the regional government did not provide detailed information about the event Based on extensive news coverage Borkena has been publishing for several years now Qeerroo mob attacks appear to be a recurring and prevalent occurrence in the Oromia region of Ethiopia These attacks often seem to be triggered by the killing of an ethnic Oromo civilian or prominent figure when the prominent singer Hachalu was killed an angry mob vandalized and pillaged businesses Subscribe  : https://borkena.com/subscribe-borkena/  Join our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaLike borkena on Facebook Add your business to Ethiopian Business Listing / Ethiopian Business Directory  Business Listing Toronto  Join the conversation. 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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience These advancements are helping optimize operations and enabling the company to effectively scale its projects and services.Gera Developments Private Limited remains committed to delivering high-quality projects while upholding its legacy of trust and customer excellence in the real estate sector the company is set to further strengthen its industry leadership through innovation and customer-first solutions.About Gera Developments Private Limited:Gera Developments Private Limited is one of the pioneers of the Real Estate business in Pune Recognised as the creators of premium residential and commercial projects in Pune the brand has established a global presence through developments in California Gera prides itself on providing long-term enjoyment to customers by having a distinct customer-first approach The philosophy at Gera of "Let's Outdo" rests on the trinity of Innovation It is at the heart of Gera's effort to infuse innovation and transparency in Real Estate and home building with an unwavering focus on meeting the shifting lifestyle dynamics of their customers while upholding the premium living experience there are many 'firsts' that stand to Gera's credit ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same) Amplus Solar Rebrands to Gentari - a Unified Step Forward to Drive Next Phase of Clean Energy Growth Tianneng makes an appearance at the AsiaBike Exhibition Sonalika Ushers In FY'26 With 11,962 Overall Tractor Sales In April'25 Serenity Hostel most trusted Premium Hostel and PG in Bangalore founded by Sridhar Srinivasan alumni of IIMN SOTC Announces Limited-Time Early Bird Offers on Europe Tour Packages 2025 Sai Ganga Panakeia (Novadigm Health) Unveils Revolutionary Hub-and-Spoke Healthcare Vision and Launches New Version of "Docture-Poly" at T-Hub Vietnam Proposes 10-Year Golden Visa to Boost Long-Term Tourism and Investment copyrights © aninews.in | All rights Reserved and adjusting to his new reality in Tijuana a side that is connected to this week’s guest Gera Gámez for all the positive energy and positive people and incredible food in this town on the rebound it’s still a place of border intrigue and smuggling routes and deportees and flashes of violence and it’s not even Tijuana’s fault especially in this shaky moment between U.S creating a teeming ecosystem for prey and predators alike And here standing out among the lost souls there are also many people who have come to help this week’s guest ended up being one of the helpers from crossborder abandonment as a child to gangland violence in LA that left him paralyzed to adjusting to the reality of life in a wheelchair in a city he didn’t not know with no feasible way of returning to the United States And yet he wound up helping himself by helping others working with one of the organizations I admire most a fierce legal aid group working on both sides of the border As you might know if you follow us on social media, Gera died unexpectedly in 2020, not long after recording this episode. It was a shock, but here’s what makes his life’s last chapter so special: he was doing work that lives on. The fight for the border, for dignity and rights for all migrants, is as pitched as ever. Please help Al Otro Lado if you can Here is an edited and condensed transcript from my conversation with Gera. Listen to the episode for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher it’s about 28 hours from here to there This week on The Trip podcast: Tijuana design legend Edoardo Chavarin on growing up with one foot on each side of the border wall and why Tijuana is having a creative revolution This week on The Trip podcast: Journalist Jorge Nieto on covering Tijuana’s good and bad days and what happens when you accidentally get the wrong beer for members of the Sinaloa cartel A former mayor with a taste for exotic animals is keeping a tradition that many consider savage alive Thornburgh: How did you end up in the States my mother picked my sister and I up from Nayarit when I was nine My grandparents told me that I was 45 days old when she left I didn’t see her for all my infant years Thornburgh: It was your grandparents raising you and your sister but I didn’t know she was my mother back then “I’m your mom,” and I said “Hell no,” and I ran towards my grandfather and grabbed his leg and I told him that there was a lady telling me that she was my mom It was hard to even call her ‘mom’ at the beginning of my journey with her My mom tells me that I cried the whole way to Tijuana You were being taken away from everything you knew Thornburgh: It’s not just leaving all the people but you’re leaving small-town Nayarit and then from there I lived my life  a couple of blocks away from Dodger Stadium I assume you didn’t speak English when you came to the States I didn’t understand what they were saying and I would answer with a Spanish bad word and take off on them Thornburgh: Why did your mother want to take you to the U.S. Gámez: She said the reason she took me was for a better life so I wouldn’t be a burden on my grandparents That’s what she told me when I was a little kid People need to rethink what a better life means sometimes where white Americans always have this idea that people are coming up from Mexico because life is just so bitching in the States But life is hard in a lot of places in the States also but I couldn’t imagine a tougher situation than early ’90s South Central Los Angeles and especially during the Rodney King riots four main boulevards from where the rioting happened Gámez: That’s when everything just cracked down but my mom didn’t let me because I was a little kid That feeling of being vulnerable and being under attack and not knowing how to defend yourself was that ultimately what drove you to kind of hook up with gangs that did drive me to associate with a gang that was pushing me because I couldn’t accept my mother and what she had done I kept asking her why she picked up my sister and I late when she had brought my other brothers with her initially Thornburgh: Your other brothers had been living with her the whole time Thornburgh: Did she ever give you an answer that satisfied you the answer I got is that she was not ready financially I didn’t find that explanation reasonable at that moment I was holding that grudge for a good minute just out of the blue—I was in high school—I started falling off the wagon That’s when I started going off track It was to replace the family that you were disconnected with At that moment I was crashing a lot with my older brothers and the gang became my family and my home boys became my brothers I take back what I did.” You can’t take it back The bullet missed my heart by a couple of centimeters Thornburgh: Do you regret your time in the gang When I was doing all this little mumbo jumbo but now when I see myself in a situation where I’m in jail in a situation where I’m in a wheelchair because I wanted to be out there in the street Thornburgh: Tell me about when you got shot and I thought it was still too early to stop the party and she didn’t want to lend it to me because I was drunk Thornburgh: He took you to a place you shouldn’t have been Gámez: I don’t blame my brother at all I won’t say it’s good it happened to me if that bullet had hit him I would have had a guilty conscience—if he were in a wheelchair chair because of me I don’t think I would have slept well I’m not saying I’m thankful because it happened to me but that I keep in mind that it was my fault Thornburgh: So you don’t look at the people who shot you and say that’s a special kind of evil It was just all part of this system you were all in Don’t expect when you play in the mud stay clean If you see yourself on the other side of the coin and think like them that happened because I was playing in the mud Thornburgh: And you were and are paralyzed from the waist down Gámez: Further up than from the waist down It missed my heart by a couple of centimeters And then it busted one of my lungs and it went straight to the spine From looking at the world standing up and looking down The first year of being in a wheelchair is one of the roughest ones out there Listen to the episode for free on 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