Archive for November, 2011
Idaho Forces Rubber Match With 7-5 Win
LOVELAND, Colo. - The Idaho Steelheads defeated the Colorado Eagles, 7-5, in the second of three games this week between the teams. Like Colorado on Wednesday, Idaho entered the contest with just 14 skaters, but they made the most of their few chances -- the Eagles out-shot the Steelheads 45-20 -- in netting the victory. Kyle Jones, who stopped just 16 of 20 shots in an overtime win against the Steelheads on Wednesday, continued to struggle against Idaho, stopping just two of ... Full Story
War looms, torture and more
Congress promoting un-American ideals By Gary Wamsley Senate Republicans are using the Defense Authorization Bill to advance some very un-American ideals. These amendments should have you worried. In the first is an amendment that would authorize the military to operate on American soil and detain American citizens. It has long been on of the cornerstones of our democracy that the military is only to defend the country from outside sources. Under the guise of “counter-terrorism” the ... Full Story
Video: Bill Moyers foresees OWC
Plutocracy and Democracy Don't Mix Bill Moyers slams rule by the 1% One of America’s greatest journalists anticipated the entire Occupy Wall Street protests against the 1% back in 2010. This is from the final broadcast of Bill Moyers Journal, which included an interview with Jim Hightower who said: So, we need a lot more agitation. And that’s the only thing that succeeds from a progressive side in changing politics in America. Click here to see the ... Full Story
No charges in officer involved shooting in Greeley
District Attorney Investigation of the shooting of Jason Collins at the Fairfield Inn, Greeley, Colorado on October 28, 2011 SUMMARY OF INVESTIGATION On October 28, 2011, Jason Collins was shot and killed by officers of the Greeley Police Department SWAT team. Department of Homeland Security/ICE (DHS) agents had arranged for an undercover agent to meet with Collins at the Fairfield Inn Hotel located at 2401 29th Street, Greeley, Colorado. Agents of DHS had identified Collins as an ... Full Story
Six Children Are Killed by NATO Airstrike in
Six Children Are Killed by NATO Airstrike in Afghanistan By TAIMOOR SHAH and ROD NORDLAND Published: November 24, 2011 KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Six children were among seven civilians killed in a NATO airstrike in southern Afghanistan, Afghan officials said Thursday. The deaths occurred on Wednesday in the Zhare district of Kandahar Province, an area described by coalition forces as largely pacified in recent months, and two insurgents were also killed, the Afghan ... Full Story
Pregnant Seattle protester miscarries after being
Pregnant Seattle protester miscarries after being kicked, pepper sprayed By David Edwards Tuesday, November 22, 2011 A woman who was pepper sprayed during during a raid on Occupy Seattle last week is blaming police after she miscarried Sunday. Jennifer Fox, 19, told The Stranger that she had been with the Occupy protests since they started in Westlake Park. She said she was homeless and three months pregnant, but felt the need to join activists during their ... Full Story
On This Day, November 25, 1876
U.S. Army retaliates for the Little Bighorn massacre U.S. troops under the leadership of General Ranald Mackenzie destroy the village of Cheyenne living with Chief Dull Knife on the headwaters of the Powder River. The attack was in retaliation against some of the Indians who had participated in the massacre of Custer and his men at Little Bighorn. Although the Sioux and Cheyenne won one of their greatest victories at Little Bighorn, the battle actually marked the beginning of the end of ... Full Story
Thanksgiving Newsletter… Irene Aguilar
From Where I Sit Dear Friend, It’s been a little over a year since I decided to seek a seat in the Colorado State Senate, and just under a year since I was selected to serve the people of Senate District 32. It’s been a whirlwind from start to finish, and as I pause to celebrate Thanksgiving with my family and friends, I can’t help but count my opportunity to immerse myself in public service as one of the great blessings of my life. I feel awfully lucky, and extremely ... Full Story
Udall’s Newsletter Update
Mark's Newsletter Update: $15,000,000,000,000 November 23, 2011 Dear Fellow Coloradan, This month, the United States hit an unfortunate milestone. Our national debt officially passed $15 trillion – an enormous number that represents a serious threat not just to our economy, but also to our national security. This week, the bipartisan congressional "super committee" was unable to reach a deal to cut at least $1.2 trillion from our national debt before its deadline. Its ... Full Story
Premier Gymnastics at the Turkey Tumbler
CATS Turkey Tumbler 2011 By Julee Graham Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies in Loveland participated in the “Turkey Tumbler Meet” hosted by CATS of Boulder on November 19 and 20, 2011. The Level 4 Team placed 1st, the Level 5 and Level 6 Teams both placed 2nd. In the All-Around Competition: Level 4: In the Child Division Mackenzie Nedom placed 3rd. In the Junior Division Madison Blair placed 1st with a score of 39.050. In the Senior Division Taylor Dower placed 1st with a ... Full Story
