Friday, July 5, 2013

Clashes Continue to Grow in Egypt

Clashes between Muslim Brotherhood supporters and the opposition continue in Egypt.

In Cairo, they once again became deadly.

The latest incident happened between Muslim Brotherhood protesters and the military.

When the crowd kept coming forward troops opened fire, killing three and injuring sixty-nine.

In Qina, two were wounded when soldiers there opened fire, as a mob of Morsi supporters attacked a government building.

Shootings in other cities were reported as well, though they all seem to have been shots fired into the air.

The shootings have galvanized supporters of former president Morsi and they have taken to the streets demanding his return to power.

Opposition leaders are urging their supporters to return to the streets and keep the Muslim Brotherhood from winning.

15 Shiites Killed While at Prayers in Baghdad

Fifteen people were killed and thirty wounded when a suicide bomber struck a Shiite mosque in Baghdad.

The attack happened during the prayers of the night.

No one claimed responsibility for the attack, but Al Qaeda is the most likely suspect.

It was but the latest of attacks aimed at Shiite mosques, in Iraq.

2013 is seeing the worst levels of violence since American troops left the country.

2 Afghan Suicide Bombings Kill 14

Two separate attacks left fourteen dead in Afghanistan, on Friday.

The first attacked happened at the Spin Boldak border crossing in Kandahar Province.

A suicide bomber blew his vest up killing a border guard and a civilian.

Just hours later, a man in a police uniform sat to lunch in a police barracks, before blowing himself up.

Twelve police were killed there.

No one has claimed responsibility for the attacks, however the Taliban is being blamed for them.

US Army: First Sergeant Tracy L. Stapley

First Sergeant Tracy L. Stapley, forty-four of Clearfield, Utah, died on July 3.

His death, at Camp as Sayliyah, Qatar, is under investigation.

Stapley was assigned to the 308th Medical Logistics Company out of Saint George, Utah.

Thursday, July 4, 2013

State Health Department Says E. Coli in Brighton's Water Supply

Residents in Brighton, Colorado are being advised to boil their water after the supply tested positive for E. Coli.

Multiple tests have come up with positive results, leading officials to believe that the whole supply might be contaminated.

The positive tests came from the Colorado State Department of Public Health and Environment, however the tests carried out by the city of Brighton came back negative.

There have been no reports of any one becoming ill with E. Coli.

Brighton officials say they will continue their own testing, and flush out the suspected areas as a precaution.

West Fork Complex Fire 16% Contained

Authorities are saying that the West Fork Complex Fire is sixteen percent contained.

This while it grew to nearly one hundred and seven thousand cares.

More than fifteen hundred firefighters aided by around twenty aircraft have been battling the flames.

The West Fork Complex Fire comprises of three fires: Papoose, West Fork, and Windy Pass.

Most of the recent growth happened with the Papoose Fire at it reached into beetle killed spruce trees.

More and more of the evacuations have been changed from mandatory to standby, over the last few days.

Woman Rescued From Toledo Sinkhole

A sinkhole opened up on North Detroit Avenue, in Toledo, Ohio.

A woman was trapped for a time, as the hole opened beneath her car.

Fire fighters were able to lower a ladder and get her out of the hole.

She was taken to the hospital as a precaution.

Authorities say that the a water main broke, causing the hole to form.

Egyptian Military Rounding up Muslim Brotherhood Leaders

The Egyptian military has been sending out troops to arrest leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood.

Their move came after the Muslim Brotherhood's leadership called for their followers to take up arms against the new government.

Meanwhile, Adly Mahmud Mansour, the head of the constitutional court has been named interim president, until an election can take place.

Violence continues in parts of the country, with more than fifty dying as supporters of former President Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood clash with the opposition.

Other areas are still celebrating the removal of Morsi.

US Army: Specialist Hilda I. Clayton

Specialist Hilda I. Clayton, twenty-two of Augusta, Georgia, died on July 2.

She was killed in Qaraghahi, Afghanistan.

Clayton was assigned to the 55th Signal Company, 21st Signal Brigade out of Fort George G. Meade, Maryland.

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Jeep the Most Patriotic Brand

According to a consumer survey carried out by Brand Keys, Jeep is the most patriotic brand.

The survey found that ninety-eight percent of people found Jeep to be patriotic.

Jeeps are one of the most iconic vehicles in American history, especially in World War II pictures.

The remainder of the top twenty-five patriotic companies are as follows:

2-3. Coca-Cola and Hershey's tied at ninety-seven percent.
4-5. Disney and Levi Strauss tied at ninety-five percent.
6. Colgate with ninety-four percent.
7. Zippo with ninety-three percent
8. Wrigley's with ninety-two percent
9. Ralph Lauren with ninety-one percent
10-11. Gillette and Kodak tied at ninety percent
12-13. Harley-Davidson and New Balance tied at eighty-nine percent
14-15. Budweiser and Marlboro tied at eighty-eight percent
16. Ford with eighty-six percent
17-18. Louisville Slugger and Smith & Wesson tied at eighty-five percent
19. General Electric with eighty-four percent
20-21. John Deere and L.L. Bean tied at eighty-two percent
22. Walmart at eighty-one percent
23-25. Craftsman Tools, Wilson Sporting Goods, and Wrangler apparel tied at eighty percent