Archive for January, 2013
Update: Boulder policemen charged in elk shooting
Boulder officers arrested, accused of plotting 'trophy' kill of Mapleton elk Internal probe continues, could lead to termination In Defense of Animals released this announcement this afternoon (January 18, 3013) In Defense Of Animals Applauds Boulder District Attorney For Charging Elk Killers IDA also offers $1,500 for a permanent memorial for slain elk Boulder, Colo. (January 18, 2013) - In Defense of Animals (IDA), an ... Full Story
Can We Have Sane Gun Control?
Yes, We Can Have Sane Gun Control Without Trampling Gun Owners' Rights The NRA is a problem for sane gun enthusiasts. By Joshua Holland, AtlerNet, December 14, 2012 | Editor's note: a version of this piece originally ran after the Minnesota Sikh Temple shootings in August. The United States is not the only country to experience the horrors of mass shootings. We are, however, the only society in which a serious discussion of tighter gun controls doesn't follow incidents like the ... Full Story
The Christian Right’s Failed Prophecies
Notable (and Hilarious) Examples of the Christian Right's Failed Prophecies The people who claim to be the conduits of God's will are scam artists. By Adam Lee, AlterNet, January 21, 2013 | The Christian right in America, like all organized religions, claims to have a correct and exclusive understanding of God's will. To hear them tell it, the almighty creator of the universe has strong opinions about corporate tax rates, firearm ownership and what consenting adults do with ... Full Story
Your comprehensive answer to every Sandy Hook
Every conspiratorial allegation about the tragic Newtown shootings, answered By Alex Seitz-Wald While it’s often best not to engage with conspiracy theorists on their own turf, as you can probably never convince them, it’s worth setting the record straight on all the myths and phony evidence surrounding the Sandy Hook massacre. We’ve rounded up every major piece of evidence we could find that leads theorists to say the “official narrative” of events “doesn’t add ... Full Story
Obituary: Floyd “Bud” Raymond Bose
Floyd Raymond Bose was born to Rose Jane Matthews Bose and Raymond Marcus Bose on August 12, 1925, in Otis, Colorado. He passed away peacefully January 13, 2013, at Hospice of Northern Colorado at the age of 87 years. In 1943, Floyd joined the United States Army and served with the First Battalion of the 9th Infantry Regiment as an automatic rifleman during World War II. He was in Belgium, France, Germany, and Czechoslovakia. He was one of eight men out of 200 who were left after the ... Full Story
Heroes Behind the Badge
Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith is inviting Larimer County residents to attend a special screening of the documentary film Heroes Behind the Badge on Friday, January 25 at 6:10 p.m. at the Timberline Church, 2908 South Timberline Road in Fort Collins. This documentary film features some of the brave men and women of law enforcement from around the country who have put their lives on the line and survived, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Already this inspiring movie ... Full Story
Neocon Nightmare:
The Truth Behind the Attacks on Chuck Hagel By Arriana Huffington If President Obama's second term includes decision making as bold and intelligent as his nomination of Chuck Hagel to be Secretary of Defense, his presidency might finally fulfill the promise of audacity and change that rallied so many to his campaign five years ago. In fact, the more ridiculous the claims being made by Hagel's critics become, the more the real reasons they don't ... Full Story
Colorado experiencing significant flu activity
DENVER— Influenza activity continues to increase in the United States, and most of the country is now experiencing high levels of influenza, according to CDC’s latest FluView report. Dr. Chris Urbina, executive director and chief medical officer at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment continues to recommend influenza vaccination for people who have not yet been vaccinated this season and antiviral treatment as early as possible for people who get sick and are at high ... Full Story
Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies 2013 Rocky
By Julee Graham Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies, rocked out their first optional meet of the season this past weekend. Gymnastics Unlimited of Northglenn was the host of the 2013 Rocky Invitational. Premier’s Level 7 Team took first Place and the Level 8 Team took second Place. Levels 9 and 10 had impressive individual Placements as well. Level 7 Top 5 All-Around Finishers: In the Child Division; Lauren Thomas placed first, Abby Stoops placed third and Abbie McCrimmon placed fourth. In the ... Full Story
Will the real NRA please stand up
The Suprising Unknown History of the NRA For most of its history, the NRA supported gun control laws and did not see government as the enemy. By Steven Rosenfeld January 13, 2013 | For nearly a century after, its founding in 1871, the National Rifle Association was among America’s foremost pro-gun control organizations. It was not until 1977 when the NRA that Americans know today emerged, after libertarians who equated owning a gun with the epitome of freedom and fomented ... Full Story
