by Matt Lacy – The USDA is continuing its program of encouraging greater numbers of Americans to sign up for food stamps with a new program aimed at Spanish speaking people. During the Republican presidential primary season, Newt Gingrich was criticized for referring to Obama as the “food stamp president.” While [...]
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by Matt Lacy – In an interesting twist, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has been accused of racism for being booed while speaking at the NAACP convention. Appearing at the organization’s annual convention Romney’s message appeared to be one to appeal to all Americans rather than a select constituency as is often done [...]
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April 2, 2012 (GREELEY, CO) — DreamWorks Theatricals and NETworks Presentations, LLC. are pleased to announce that SHREK THE MUSICAL with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, will play theUnionColonyCivicCenter inGreeley, on April 15 at 3:00 pm. An entirely new musical, which opened on Broadway on December, 2009, SHREK [...]
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Democratic presidential candidate calls for counter-pledgesby Jack Minor – While many in the media have criticized Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow for not being ashamed of his Christian faith, a poster on a pro-abortion web site is calling for supporters to make a donation for killing babies every time Tebow scores a touchdown. Sophia Brugato, [...]
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by Jack Minor – An official with the district said they have removed a cartoon video from the Meeker Elementary school library featuring a naked boy swimming in a glass of milk. The video, titled “In the Night Kitchen” was based on the book of the same name by Maurice Sendak, author of “Where the [...]
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by Vanessa Dominguez – Due to new legislation, vehicles in Colorado are subject to an emissions test. Although there is no solution to help you with another tax, oops, ‘fee’ increase, a few self-checks on your vehicle will help assure your vehicle will pass the test the first time. Air Care Colorado provides tips for ensuring [...]
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By Mike Bauman There are certain life skills that many young people today don’t have. They are the things my grandpa taught me. They include values such as respect and work ethic. They also include skills like shooting a rifle and building a fire. In this article, we will discuss the skill of knife sharpening. [...]
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A cynic’s guide to getting your own way By Mike Bauman Let’s face it, people are annoying. They can irritate you. They can disagree with your opinions. They can even act in ways that you think aren’t polite. Unfortunately, laws have been put in place that prevent hiring thugs to rough them up. Heck, you [...]
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By Mike Bauman As the holidays approach, thieves go into over-drive, looking for easy targets to fill their own stockings. What follows are some tips to keep your treasures safe from these Grinches. 1) Keep a radio and light on when you’re not home. Thieves like easy, safe targets. They often approach houses in an [...]
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By Mike Bauman As the days get shorter, people often struggle with the winter blues. Are you feeling down in the dumps? Are you having one of those days that just seem like nothing goes right? Are you looking for some quick ideas to turn those blues around? Here are some things to try: Step [...]
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By Mike Bauman Don’t say you haven’t been warned. November 11th was the first real snow fall of the year in the Greeley area. While there were few problems for drivers, that snow, perhaps mercifully, put us all on notice. “Winter driving is coming, better get ready!” Here are a few tips to get ready [...]
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By Mike Bauman For this week’s date you will need to choose one of three free “Concert Under the Stars” events at the University of Northern Colorado. The concerts are being held July 13th, 20th, and 27th at 8 p.m. The location is 10th Avenue and 18th Street. Check the UNC website for information on [...]
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By Vanessa Dominguez Every moment with your little one seems like a little slice of heaven. However, you will need a break at times, and that’s okay. There are ways to take guilt-free time away from your little one. Most mommies go by the mantra stating that their baby is the most important one and [...]
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By Mike Bauman This week’s date is another surprise. What You’ll Need: Your spouse’s favorite recipe and everything needed to prepare it exactly as they like it. Candles Soft, romantic music A willing collaborator who is a close friend of your spouse Before the Date: On the day in question, have your collaborator invite your [...]
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By Mike Bauman This week’s date happens after the kids are in bed and Mom and Dad are winding down from a usually hectic day. You will need: Cheap champagne you both like Strawberries or a favorite fruit Chocolate Three six-sided dice Before the Date: You and your spouse will need to fill out a [...]
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By Mike Bauman The Greeley Gazette article two weeks ago on the topic of Police Use of Force generated a number of questions on when, how, and why a private person can use force in Colorado. There are a number of instances in which a private party may legally use force against another person. They [...]
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