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.
Thursday, July 4, 2013
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.
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.
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.
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
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:
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
Restore The Fourth
Across the US, nearly one hundred protests will take place on Thursday.
As the country celebrates Independence Day, thousands will meet to protest "unconstitutional surveillance" that the government has been carrying out.
The Restore The Fourth movement is organizing things and promoting the fourth amendment: "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."
In addition to the protests, many websites will be "going black", by placing black boxes or covering their logo in black, for the day as a protest of their own.
As the country celebrates Independence Day, thousands will meet to protest "unconstitutional surveillance" that the government has been carrying out.
The Restore The Fourth movement is organizing things and promoting the fourth amendment: "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."
In addition to the protests, many websites will be "going black", by placing black boxes or covering their logo in black, for the day as a protest of their own.
Morsi Out
Protesters turned to celebrants as the head of Egypt's military announced that Morsi had been removed from power.
General Abdul Fatah Khalil Al-Sisi announced that Morsi had been placed under house arrest.
He let the people know that the constitution, that Morsi had forced through, was suspended.
A new council, headed by the top judge of the constitutional court, will take over for now, until a new government can be installed.
General Abdul Fatah Khalil Al-Sisi announced that Morsi had been placed under house arrest.
He let the people know that the constitution, that Morsi had forced through, was suspended.
A new council, headed by the top judge of the constitutional court, will take over for now, until a new government can be installed.
King Albert II to Abdicate
Citing his age and weakening health, King Albert II announced he will abdicating the Belgian throne.
On July 21, the country's national holiday, he will step down and his fifty-three year old son, Prince Philippe, will be crowned.
At the age of seventy-nine, Albert has been king for nearly twenty years.
He became king on August 2, 1993, following the death of his brother.
On July 21, the country's national holiday, he will step down and his fifty-three year old son, Prince Philippe, will be crowned.
At the age of seventy-nine, Albert has been king for nearly twenty years.
He became king on August 2, 1993, following the death of his brother.
Egyptian Military Begins to Take Control
The Egyptian military's deadline for the politicians to come to terms with each other, expired at 17:30 Egyptian time, or 08:30 MDT.
President Morsi refused to accept the demands of the opposition and set himself to face off against the military.
As the deadline passed, Egyptian troops began moving in and securing government buildings and offices.
They also began moving in towards areas occupied by the Muslim Brotherhood and other Morsi supporters.
Morsi's government has decried the moves as the beginning of a coup, and accuse the military of trying to take power for themselves.
However, the thousands of protesters welcome them as allies in deposing Morsi.
The military has pledged that they will secure peace and install a council made up of leaders from both sides, while working to see new elections take place.
Towards that, they are already in talks with opposition leaders to ensure that is the result.
It is yet unclear if Morsi will step down, he will be betrayed by his followers, or if the military and opposition will remove him by force.
President Morsi refused to accept the demands of the opposition and set himself to face off against the military.
As the deadline passed, Egyptian troops began moving in and securing government buildings and offices.
They also began moving in towards areas occupied by the Muslim Brotherhood and other Morsi supporters.
Morsi's government has decried the moves as the beginning of a coup, and accuse the military of trying to take power for themselves.
However, the thousands of protesters welcome them as allies in deposing Morsi.
The military has pledged that they will secure peace and install a council made up of leaders from both sides, while working to see new elections take place.
Towards that, they are already in talks with opposition leaders to ensure that is the result.
It is yet unclear if Morsi will step down, he will be betrayed by his followers, or if the military and opposition will remove him by force.
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