by Matt Lacy – In a move that has provided fuel for critics of government solutions to problems, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been telling storm victims of Hurricane Sandy who are without power they should go to the Internet for information. Politico noted that FEMA has been advising people to use [...]
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by Matt Lacy – State officials in Illinois have revealed that they paid over 1,100 inmates more than $2 million in unemployment benefits while they are in jail. According to the Associated Press, the Illinois Department of Employment Security said one inmate in the Cook County jail in Chicago was able to collect [...]
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by Matt Lacy – Despite being the highest paid teachers in the nation, over 90 percent of Chicago’s teachers voted to go on strike over higher pay and other issues. CBS Chicago reported that teachers in the city earn an average of $76,000 per year, putting it ahead of New York which pays [...]
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by Matt Lacy – The National Weather Service has submitted a request to purchase thousands of rounds of ammunition including hollow points which are intended to inflict maximum injury. The solicitation for the ammunition appeared on the FedBizOpps website and asked for 70,000 rounds of ammunition to be delivered to locations including Maine, [...]
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by Matt Lacy – Officials with the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) said a woman who tested positive for possible explosive residue was able to pass through security and board a flight for Cleveland. The woman was at the United Airlines checkpoint at Terminal C at Newark Liberty International Airport, earlier this month when [...]
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Shedinger by Matt Lacy – In what may come as a shock to millions of Christians around the world who believe Jesus is the son of God, a Christian professor has said that Jesus is actually a Muslim who follows the teaching of the Q’uran. The shocking declaration was reported in CampusReform.org, who [...]
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by Matt Lacy – Following president Obama’s statement that he supports homosexual marriage, leaders from two of the nation’s largest religious denominations have denounced the endorsement. New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the head of the US conference of Catholic Bishops said the president’s remarks, “undermine the institution of marriage, the very cornerstone of our [...]
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by Matt Lacy – Countries across the Indian Ocean issued tsunami warnings following a large earthquake in the waters off Indonesia this morning. Following the 8.6 magnitude quake which was centered a little more than 300 miles from Banda Aceh, people raced from their homes and headed to higher ground. The large quake was felt [...]
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Proposal would allow illegals to pay less than U.S. citizens living out of state by Matt Lacy – On a party line vote, the Democratic-controlled Colorado Senate approved a bill that would give a special tuition rate for illegal aliens living in the state. While other states have passed legislation granting illegals within their borders [...]
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Company makes decision six months after being told of car catching fire by Matt Lacy – Months after being made aware of issues with the Chevrolet Volt catching fire, the company is advising owners to bring their cars to dealers for modifications. In an announcement Thursday, General Motors has said it is advising every Volt [...]
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Maryland grants in-state tuition to illegal aliensBy Mike Bauman This week the Georgia General Assembly passed a bill that would, among other things, empower police officers to check an individual’s immigration status if the person is unable to produce any form of identification or give basic details that could help officers verify his or her [...]
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September 22, 1925 – April 14, 2011 George Roland Zimmerman, 85, of Kersey, passed away peacefully, April 14, 2011 at Fairacres Manor in Greeley. George was born September 22, 1925 in Alta Vista, Kansas to Reinhold and Emma (Wahl) Zimmerman. He grew up in Alta Vista, Kansas and graduated from High School [...]
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By Mike Bauman On Wednesday, March 2nd, Wyoming Governor, Matt Mead, signed a law permitting Wyoming residents to carry concealed handguns without obtaining a permit. Wyoming is now the fourth state to allow what’s commonly known as “Constitutional” or “Vermont Style” carry. The other three states are Alaska, Vermont, and Arizona. There has been no [...]
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by Rev. Brad Over and over again when we read the story of Jesus’ first miracle (The turning of water into wine at the wedding in Cana) we clearly see the wonderful power Jesus has over the physical world. In this account John says that He “shows His glory and the disciples believed.” John 2:11. [...]
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by Leksis Trebe Saturday night at Centennial Village in Greeley Matthew Arguello and his band the Matt Pack (www.jazzmattpack.com) put on a concert in the park. Among the tunes were Moondance, Mack the Knife and What a Wonderful World. Also performing was guest vocalist Denise Ford. Matt, Denise and the rest of the Matt pack, [...]
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Jackie Lou Schulz, 51, of Ault, passed away Sunday, April 18, at North Colorado Medical Center. She was born on February 11, 1959, to John Jr. and Ottillie Christine (Schutz) Schulz in Greeley, Colorado. She spent her entire life in Ault. Jackie’s life centered around her church, her work and her friends and family. Jackie [...]
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