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Los Angeles, California – A metro bus passenger was attacked by an LA Sheriff Deputy on Monday night without cause, thankfully the event was captured on tape by army veteran Jermaine Green. Acts of police brutality have been increasing over the years. It’s a shame these “thugs” think they have no rules and can...
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Now is your time to stand up against injustice, it is OUR turn to make a difference. Peaceful protest should not be broken up with the use of chemical agents. UC Davis Chancellor Linda Kateh allowed riot gear police to come on to her campus to remove the peaceful student protesters when campus police could have easily broken up the crowd.
Is this really how you should be treating your students? When just last month you the Chancellor blogged “We are a campus known for its civility and our commitment to respect, equality and freedom of expression runs deep. During the 2009-10 school year, UC Davis – as well as other UC campuses – experienced acts of intolerance and I vowed to take action to build an inclusive community. As we crafted our Vision of Excellence, we ensured that diversity and inclusivity were key components, and we took action to promote a hate- and bias-free campus.” Keep in mind this was written October 26th 2011, so lots could have changed with the schools policies during that time, right…
Does your child go you UC Davis, do you support any of their alumni events? Are you a tax payer in California? If you answered yes to any of the above or just don’t want to see more people hurt feel free to email the Chancellor: http://chancellor.ucdavis.edu/contact.php.
Vail, Colorado – It is with great sadness that we have to report on the following story. Charles Tuft a 62 year old doctor practicing in the Vail valley has died in a skiing accident on Vail Mountain. The Denver Post is reporting “He died after going off an embankment on a beginner run,...
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Denver, Colorado – The Rocky Mountain Audio Festival is an under appreciated Colorado gem. Top-flight sound producers come from around the world to show off their gear at the Denver Tech Center Marriott. Prices for the show are very reasonable as well, as low as $10 dollars for an individual day pass. A lot...
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Denver, Colorado – The 1st annual adoption awareness concert being billed as Animate the Nest is set to benefit the Adoption Alliance of Colorado and adoptive families around the state. Profits from the event will go to families in need of post-adoption assistance including medical bills, counseling, special activities, and more. Animate the Nest...
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