Archive for July 31, 2012
Mitt Romney, casino capitalist
Mitt Romney and the New Gilded Age By Robert B. Reich The election of 2012 raises two perplexing questions. The first is how the GOP could put up someone for president who so brazenly epitomizes the excesses of casino capitalism that have nearly destroyed the economy and overwhelmed our democracy. The second is why the Democrats have failed to point this out. The White House has criticized Mitt Romney for his years at the helm of Bain Capital, pointing to a ... Full Story
Life’s Outtakes: Sisterly Love
by Daris Howard Trissa stomped into our bedroom. “Make her leave Toby alone!” Toby was Trissa’s special Teddy bear. He was a perfect size and very soft. But most importantly, he only had one eye. Trissa had endured many eye surgeries when she was only four years old, and was very attached to her one-eyed bear. I pulled Trissa up close to me. “Who would be bothering Toby?” I asked. “Everybody knows he is your ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls: July 2012
Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident activity for July 2012 Monday, July 2 BFPD responded to a commercial fire alarm at Berthoud Living Center. There were no signs of fire. The detector had activated from excessive air freshener being used close to the alarm. The alarm was reset and the crew returned to base. BFPD responded to aide Loveland Fire with a medical call for a truck driver found deceased in his truck. BFPD responded to a reported motor vehicle accident on Interstate 25 at ... Full Story