University of Colorado assistant history professor John Willis says while the Egyptian military may appear to be keeping the peace, they're really trying to keep their place in politics and industry in the country. That, Willis says as protesters call for Hosni Mubarak's ouster. Willis said that when Mubarak said yesterday that the end to his regime was being negotiated, it was a battle of words between the regime and military leaders. As Egyptians waited for Mubarak to announced his departure, he told them yesterday that he would still not leave until the September elections.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Scammers Steal Little Girl's ID To Buy Porn
Wells Fargo bank is investigating after someone hacked into a three-year-old Parker girl's checking account and bought pornography. A check drawn on Kimberly Figg's account was cashed by BBU Interservices, an online porn distributor. Fox 31 reports that hundreds of people have filed complaints about BBU Interservices accessing their bank accounts.
Reyes' Family Could Drop Suit for Apology
An attorney for the family of a suspect shot and killed by officers after a Weld County sheriff's deputy was fatally shot says his clients might drop legal action for an apology.
Denver attorney Michael Evans sent a notice this week to the Weld County sheriff's department and the Greeley and Evans police departments saying that Rueben Reyes' family might sue unless a settlement can be reached. The family claims officers used excessive force when they shot Reyes.
Sheriff John Cooke told the Greeley Tribune Thursday that he wouldn't write a letter of apology.
Officers say they shot Reyes after he shot and killed Deputy Sam Brownlee during a struggle Nov. 23. They say Reyes stopped in Evans after leading them on a chase in a car reported stolen.
Denver attorney Michael Evans sent a notice this week to the Weld County sheriff's department and the Greeley and Evans police departments saying that Rueben Reyes' family might sue unless a settlement can be reached. The family claims officers used excessive force when they shot Reyes.
Sheriff John Cooke told the Greeley Tribune Thursday that he wouldn't write a letter of apology.
Officers say they shot Reyes after he shot and killed Deputy Sam Brownlee during a struggle Nov. 23. They say Reyes stopped in Evans after leading them on a chase in a car reported stolen.
Medical Marijuana Law Changing
Changes to medical marijuana law in Colorado have cleared their first hurdle.
A House committee signed off Thursday on changes to the nation's most expansive set of regulations for how pot is grown and sold. Most of those rules haven't taken effect yet, but lawmakers are making changes to some parts that elicited complaints from patients, doctors and law enforcement.
House Bill 1043 now moves to another House committee before it goes to the full body. The bill's changes include extending a moratorium on state licenses until 2012, and a new 500-plant limit for makers of products infused with cannabis.
A House committee signed off Thursday on changes to the nation's most expansive set of regulations for how pot is grown and sold. Most of those rules haven't taken effect yet, but lawmakers are making changes to some parts that elicited complaints from patients, doctors and law enforcement.
House Bill 1043 now moves to another House committee before it goes to the full body. The bill's changes include extending a moratorium on state licenses until 2012, and a new 500-plant limit for makers of products infused with cannabis.
Colorado Continues Spring Ahead, Fall Back
Coloradoans will continue to change their clocks once a year during daylight savings time after a proposal to end the time change failed in the Legislature.
Democratic Rep. Edward Vigil, who sponsored the bill, joked after the bill failed that it was "a dark day for Colorado."
Vigil's measure would have repealed the advancing of one hour the second Sunday in March and moving back one hour the first Sunday in November. It would mean Colorado would permanently be on U.S. Mountain Standard Time.
Vigil says he was bringing the bill on behalf of working mothers, children, pet owners and other people "who just can't deal with daylight savings." He cited a study that says people suffer more workplace injuries after daylight savings.
Democratic Rep. Edward Vigil, who sponsored the bill, joked after the bill failed that it was "a dark day for Colorado."
Vigil's measure would have repealed the advancing of one hour the second Sunday in March and moving back one hour the first Sunday in November. It would mean Colorado would permanently be on U.S. Mountain Standard Time.
Vigil says he was bringing the bill on behalf of working mothers, children, pet owners and other people "who just can't deal with daylight savings." He cited a study that says people suffer more workplace injuries after daylight savings.
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