Archive for October, 2010
Attorney General Suthers falsely accused of assault
Larimer County Sheriff Press Release October 22, 2010 After attending the Old Fashioned Political Rally at the Ranch on October 12, 2010, Robert Trucker(102560) of Brighton, Colorado, filed a report with Larimer County Sheriff's Office on October 13, 2010, that he had been assaulted the night before by Attorney General John Suthers. The two had been in a discussion about a proposition on the November ballot. An LCSO Lieutenant began an extensive investigation into ... Full Story
BAE Systems Sells its Container Solutions Assets in
BERTHOUD, Colorado─ BAE Systems' U. S. Combat Systems (USCS) business announced today that it has sold its Container Solutions assets in Berthoud, Colo., to Rocky River Holdings LLC. "The decision to sell the Container Solutions business assets was made to better align with the company's strategic objectives," said Gary Slack, president of BAE Systems' U. S. Combat Systems business. BAE Systems plans to use subcontractors, including Rocky River Holdings LLC, to complete work on ... Full Story
The Business Case for Fair Elections
By David Brodwin This year, the United States Supreme Court reversed years of precedent limiting how corporations may spend money to influence elections. This decision will substantially increase the importance of corporate influence in politics—both in determining who gets elected and how they decide once they are in office. As executives, owners, investors, and business professionals involved in sustainable and socially responsible business, we must ask ourselves: Are we helped by ... Full Story
RMFU and CCA disagree on USDA decision
RMFU Supports Vilsack on GIPSA Rule "We are pleased to see USDA Secretary Vilsack standing up to the nation's meat packing lobby on the GIPSA (Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration) rules," said RMFU President Kent Peppler, a Mead, Colo. farmer. In a letter to Congressman Frank R. Lucas, Vilsack recently declined the request for a comprehensive economic analysis of the rules on livestock market competition published in June by the USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and ... Full Story
Eagles’ Annual Military Appreciation Night
Windsor, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles announced today the details of their annual Military Appreciation Night. For the third year in a row, the team has asked its season ticket holders and corporate partners to donate their tickets for their game on Wednesday, Nov. 10 (the day before Veterans Day) at the Budweiser Events Center as the team tries to fill the venue with military members and their families. The game will also be broadcast on Altitude Sports & Entertainment, allowing ... Full Story
Administrative Matters October 26, 2010
Administrative Matters October 26, 2010 9:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Commissioners' Conference Room 200 West Oak Street, Fort Collins Please Note: Scheduled Times are Subject to Change! * Please Note: If There is No Public Comment, Administrative Matters will Begin at 9:00 a.m. Agenda *Public Comment 9:00-9:05 a.m. Approval of Minutes for the Week of October 11 and 18. 9:05-9:08 a.m. Review of the Schedule for the Week of November 1. 9:08-9:11 ... Full Story
Berthoud Soccer bests Silver Creek 2-1
Jano and Tavo Beltran each scored a goal in leading the Spartans to a 2-1 victory over Silver Creek,
Getting to the bottom of 60, 61 and 101
By Mark Hillman The debate over ballot measures 60, 61 and 101 has been anything but illuminating. According to the propaganda, voters should: • Vote yes to punish government at all levels for more than $1 billion in higher taxes and fees enacted without a vote of the people by Gov. Ritter and statehouse Democrats. • Or vote no because "The Ugly 3" will trigger a "voter-approved recession" and put thousands of people out of work. Frankly, both of those ... Full Story
EarthSky Tonight—October 22, Hunter’s Moon rises
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science www.EarthSky.org For the world’s northern hemisphere, tonight is the night of the Full Hunter’s Moon. Watch it rise in the east tonight as the sun goes down. Like any full moon, the Hunter’s Moon will shine all night long. It will soar highest in the sky around midnight tonight and will set in the west tomorrow around sunrise. The bright “star” near the moon tonight is really a planet, Jupiter. Officially, the Hunter’s Moon ... Full Story
