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Smell of cat urine too much for Aurora animal care officers

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The smell of cat urine was so strong when Aurora Animal Care officers arrived at an apartment Thursday afternoon that they called the Aurora Fire Department. Reported by Denver Post 3 days ago.

Sink hole opens in Aurora after botched water main repair

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A botched water main repair resulted in a 10-foot wide sinkhole opening up in Aurora Thursday afternoon. Reported by Denver Post 3 days ago.

‘Maleficent’ Reviews: Angelina Jolie Delivers – But Does the Rest of the Movie?

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Angelina Jolie makes a perfect “Maleficent,” but critics are wishing Disney would make a better movie for her to star in.

The live-action adaptation of 1959 animated classic “Sleeping Beauty” currently holds a 47 percent “rotten” rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and most of the praise is directed strictly at its star.

*Also read:* Can Angelina Jolie's ‘Maleficent’ Cast a Box-Office Spell on Men, Too?

Instead of focusing on Princess Aurora (Elle Fanning), director Robert Stromberg's film revolves around the eponymous forest fairy who turns to the dark side after a man (Sharlto Copley) steals her wings to gain the crown from a dying king. As an act of retribution, Maleficent places a curse on baby Aurora, but grows to regret the spell that even she can't break.

Although TheWrap‘s Alonso Duralde found the film to be “visually hideous,” he was enthralled by Jolie's performance and a story that is a fresh take on a old tale.

“The premise of turning the memorably wicked witch from ‘Sleeping Beauty’ into a protagonist might seem like a gimmick that would quickly fizzle out, but screenwriter Linda Woolverton (‘Beauty and the Beast'), with a great assist from Angelina Jolie, offers a ‘Wicked'-style do-over that results in a movie that's as entertaining as it is bold,” Duralde wrote in his review. “While the visuals fall prey to some unpleasant trends in modern moviemaking — several CG characters have an ugly misshapenness that recalls ‘Jack the Giant Slayer,’ and the magical forest lands resemble a toilet-paper commercial — ‘Maleficent’ throws out much of the original tale's bathwater without losing the baby.”

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Chicago Tribune critic Michael Phillips also found that “the formula works,” and so does Jolie's performance. Although, his 2-and-a-half-star score doesn't suggest he was overly fond of it.

“The formula works. It worked with ‘Wicked’ on stage and it worked with ‘Frozen’ on film… So it goes with “Maleficent,” the Disney corporation's bombastic, moderately entertaining explanation of why the “queen of all evil” from its 1959 animated “Sleeping Beauty” got that way, and why she wasn't, really,” Phillips wrote.  ”This is almost entirely Angelina Jolie's show. ‘Maleficent’ is her first picture in four years, and from the tip of her character's prosthetic cheekbones to the needle-sharp tippy-top of one of the massive horns (like party favors that got out of control) approximately 14 inches north of her skull, truly this is a performance that goes from point A to point B without seeming rote, or ho-hum.”

*Also read:* Angelina Jolie's ‘Maleficent’ Tracking for $60 Million-Plus Box-Office Opening

Newsday critic Frank Lovece proclaimed Jolie's performance to be “magical,” while the rest of the movie was “a snooze.”

“The film's best moments, in fact, are those powered by emotion, not plot… Yet, for all such emotional resonance, and as Shakespearean as Copley makes King Stefan's ambitions, ‘Maleficent’ misses the mark,” Lovece wrote. “Though first-time director Robert Stromberg is an Oscar-winning production designer, the landscapes are video-gamey, the trolls and gremlins look like 1980s animatronics, and the digital matting at times recalls the 1950s Superman TV series. Curse this film. No, that's a little strong. Banish it to video.”

*Also read:* Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Teaming on New Movie Project

USA Today critic Claudia Puig, on the other hand, was impressed by the visuals, but panned the plot.

“Billed as the untold story of the malevolent character from the 1959 animated Disney movie Sleeping Beauty, its cobbled-together plot meanders more than a stroll through an enchanted forest, presumably the result of a few too many rewrites,” Puig wrote. “Jolie pulls off the thinly written part by adopting a commanding presence. When the role calls for her to bellow the curse, her character vividly comes alive. Disney missed a golden opportunity to tell a bewitching story and instead gives audiences a muddled revisionist tale with stunning visuals.”

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Arizona Republic critic Bill Goodykoontz also appreciated the special effects, but didn't “really care” for much else outside of Jolie's magnetic performance.

“Jolie's performance so overshadows the rest of the cast (and the rest of the movie) that you sometimes feel as if the other characters are, like us, just standing around watching her. This is not, however, the fault of the other actors. It's the fault of screenwriter Linda Woolverton, who doesn't give them much to do that's challenging or interesting,” Goodykoontz wrote. “The last act, once the fairy-tale business is taken care of, descends into one long fight scene, making the film play like yet another superhero reboot instead of a reimagining of a classic story. So Maleficent isn't really evil. Or was, and then wasn't. Or was made to be. In the end, it's kind of hard to tell, and despite Jolie's performance, even harder to really care.”

The post ‘Maleficent’ Reviews: Angelina Jolie Delivers – But Does the Rest of the Movie? appeared first on TheWrap.

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Senate Candidate Calls UC Santa Barbara Shooting An 'Unfortunate Accident'

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Senate Candidate Calls UC Santa Barbara Shooting An 'Unfortunate Accident' Republican Iowa State Senator and Senate candidate Joni Ernst referred to last Friday's mass shooting at UC Santa Barbara as an "unfortunate accident" during a televised primary debate Thursday evening. Ernst discussed the shooting, which left seven people dead, when the moderator asked about one of her ads, which features her at a gun range. 

"Mrs. Ernst, a viewer wrote us saying in light of the shooting of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, the shootings at the Aurora, Colorado, theater, and most recently at the UC Santa Barbara campus, quote, 'we have a Joni Ernst in the television ad that is running continuously on all local television stations that contains violent imagery pointing a gun directly at the viewer and vowing to quote ‘shoot them down’ and hateful language directed toward their opponents. Is this really what politics has become in this country?' Mrs. Ernst, what do you say to this viewer?" the moderator asked. 

Ernst initially referred to the UCSB shooting as a "tragedy."

"Yes, I would say to this viewer that what happened in that shooting and that stabbing is an absolute tragedy, however I remain firm in my commitment to the Second Amendment," said Ernst. "I have been endorsed by the NRA in this race and again just because of a horrible, horrible tragedy, I don’t believe we should be infringing upon people’s Second Amendment rights. I will stand firmly behind that when I go to Washington, DC, as your next United States Senator."

The moderator followed up and asked Ernst whether she would "change the ad or the timing of it." Ernst said she would not and went on to refer to the shooting as an "unfortunate accident."

"This unfortunate accident happened after the ad, but it does highlight that I want to get rid of, repeal, and replace Bruce Braley’s Obamacare and it also shows that I am a strong supporter of the second amendment. That is a fundamental right," said Ernst.

In a statement to Business Insider Ernst spokeswoman Derek Flowers said Ernst believes the shooting was a "tragedy."

"As she said when she first answered the question, Joni believes that this was a terrible tragedy. It's outrageous that Democrats are politicizing and playing gotcha politics with this tragedy," Flowers said.

Iowa's Republican primary will take place June 3. Recent polling has showed Ernst is a clear frontrunner in the race. 

Watch a video of Ernst discussing the UCSB shooting below. 

Join the conversation about this story » Reported by Business Insider 3 days ago.

NFL Calendar

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Rookie symposium, Aurora, Ohio. Reported by SignonSanDiego 2 days ago.

Henry County, Illinois Tourism Bureau Announces “More on 34” Yard Sale Event

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It’s a weekend of treasure hunting in the Illinois countryside along U.S. Highway 34.

Henry County, IL (PRWEB) May 30, 2014

The annual cavalcade of commerce through northern Illinois is set for Father’s Day weekend, June 13 and 14, 2014. More on 34 is the granddaddy of all linear yard sales, a weekend playing host to bargain hunters, antique buyers, and collectors from across the United States for treasure hunting over 100 miles across five counties. It’s time for More on 34. Visitors never know what they will find along the way: yard sales, antique shows, craft shows, flea markets, and farmers markets in communities from Galesburg to Aurora.

Now in its ninth year, More on 34 has grown in popularity. The sale was featured as the number five reader favorite for yard sales in the 2013 April edition of Flea Market Style magazine. Cathy Foes, Henry County Tourism Bureau director, received a call in March from a Massachusetts antique and yard sale enthusiast who plans to travel the miles and miles of sales with her daughter. She said, “It’s a way to spend time with my daughter doing something we both love.” Foes responded, “Most of the sales are held on U.S. Highway 34, but don’t be afraid to venture off the route when you see one of the many signs that says barn sale this way. It’s a great way to experience the Illinois countryside, to meet the locals, and to find a treasure.”

Participating communities along the way are Galesburg, Wataga, Oneida, Altona, Galva, Kewanee, Neponset, Sheffield, Wyanet, Princeton, Dover, LaMoille, Mendota, Earlville, Leland, Somonauk, Sandwich, Plano, Yorkville, and Aurora. Sales can be found in parking lots, in city parks, and in many yards all along Rt. 34. Sales typically run from 8am to 5pm, but some open earlier or remain open later. A few sellers even begin their sales on Thursday and continue through Sunday. Everything can be found along the route, from antiques or garden produce and plants to unique “junque.” There is something for everyone in the family. Join in the fun by loading up the trunk of your car with your own items and setting up a booth along the route!

Sandwich is a town already known for antique items with over twenty shops downtown, but Timbercreek Inn and Suites will have vendors available outside selling their wares. Visitors are urged to make a stop in Earlville at the Methodist Church fundraiser; all sales are free-will donations and, while there, have a slice of home-baked pie. The pie sells out every year!

Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton will have a two-day sale on Saturday and Sunday with doors opening at 7am. Stop there early for great deals on new and used items, antiques, and collectibles. Admission is free.

On the southern part of the route towards Galesburg, stop in and celebrate Altona’s Zip Code Day: 61414! Sales are at the United Methodist Church and they also offer a delectable lunch and bake sale. Beginning at 3pm until 7pm, the town will host historic home presentations, an ice cream social, and fireworks at dusk! A must-stop is Wataga where the park plays host to over forty vendors. Hawthorne Craft and Antique Mall in Galesburg will be brimming with antiques, foods, and crafts both inside and out.

One thing that you can collect for free during More on 34 are great stories from interesting people. The CVBs and communities that plan the event each year have collected stories throughout the eight-year event. Several years ago, More on 34 founder, Glenn Schwarm, met two women who had rented a truck and set out to furnish an entire household. By Saturday morning when he met them in Wyanet, the women had already bought a dining room set and living room furniture. They were on their way to Galesburg to discover and buy more finds! More on 34 organizers in Oneida said they have rented space the last several years to a dozen out-of-state vendors, some from as far away as Florida. A Kewanee antique dealer made a handsome profit by buying etchings for $100 and reselling them for $800.

To view a list of the sales posted and to plan your trip down the back roads, visit http://www.moreon34.com or call 877-436-7926.

Thrifty shoppers will hit the road with patience, plenty of perseverance, a full tank of gas, and cash in hand to experience the old adage, “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure!”

For more information on the Henry County Illinois Tourism Bureau, please visit: http://www.visithenrycounty.com. Reported by PRWeb 2 days ago.

The Label Printers A Presenter At Sustainable Waste Management Conference

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The Label Printers participated as a Presenter at the recent Sustainable Waste Management Conference, hosted by the Lake Michigan States Section of the Air & Waste Management Association.The Label Printers' George Tommasi (Director of Human Resources, TLP's Illinois EPA Compliance Representative, and the TLMI L.I.F.E.[the Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute's sustainability program] team leader) participated as a Presenter at the recent Sustainable Waste Management Conference, hosted by the Lake Michigan States Section of the Air & Waste Management Association. Mr. Tommasi was invited to present at the Conference to both:

a. discuss the success of TLP's sustainability program (a winner of back-to-back Illinois Governor's Sustainability Awards and TLMI) Environmental Leadership Awards, as well as the Flexographic Technical Association's (FTA) 2012 Environmental Excellence Awards honorable mention), and

b. give conference participants the "small business" perspective.

Conference presenters included municipal and state governments, such as Cook County; Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin; the U.S. EPA; large businesses such as UL, Nicor Gas and CITGO; and "green" technology innovator/developers such as Green SEED Energy.

From A&WMA's web site "This conference is directed toward everyone involved in the waste management industry with a special emphasis on regulatory issues and how to uncover innovative solutions and proven methodologies for dealing with waste management issues. Prominent leaders from government, industry, legal and consulting will provide attendees with information and insights on a wide range of current waste management topics while attendees will have an opportunity to network and meet with other professionals that share similar interests."

Tommasi discussed TLP's "Go Green, Save Green and Earn Green!" program, which is built on the premise that the company can not only reduce costs by being a better environmental steward, but that sustainability initiatives can also generate savings and revenue. He explained how the company started the program by identifying components of the waste stream and then determining categories to redesignate the waste stream as either "waste to energy" or "recycling".

He highlighted some of TLP's L.I.F.E. team's efforts, such as their "Take Stock for Education" program and an employee electronic recycling day. Tommasi said about his presentation, "I wanted to show how you can combine company initiatives with ways to help the community and employees - and I also wanted conference attendees to see that even a small company can make a big difference. We've tried to think of new approaches to old processes, and then get company buy-in to implement them." He added, "It was quite an honor to be selected to represent the small business perspective. It reflects very well on the company and the efforts of every employee to make our program a success."

About THE LABEL PRINTERS:
The Label Printers, Aurora, IL, started in business in 1967, manufacturing simple label constructions in a 1,000 square foot space, with 1 employee, serving the local Chicago market.

Today, the company has evolved into one of the 100 largest converters in the United States. The Label Printers owns and operates two facilities in Aurora, Illinois, manufacturing and distributing labels and packaging products to thousands of customers in 25 countries around the world. The company's quality systems are registered to ISO 9001 and are backed up by their 99.6% Quality Acceptance Rating.

The Label Printers is a member of NASPO (North American Security Products Organization), CACP (Coalition Against Counterfeiting and Piracy), TLMI and the FTA.

http://thelabelprinters.comAbout Flexographic Technical Association (FTA):
Founded in 1958, the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) is the world's leading professional society dedicated to the advancement of the flexographic printing industry.

http://www.flexography.org/index.php

About the FTA Environmental Excellence Awards:
While the drive for workable, sustainable solutions for a cleaner environment may seem complex and even somewhat daunting to most of us, it is vital that we each do our part in contributing to a cleaner, healthier Earth. That is why FTA hosts the Environmental Excellence Awards. Through this awards program, the association honors companies and organizations that utilize environmentally sound resources and practices that contribute to a healthier Earth and a better way of life.About the Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI), Inc.:
TLMI, located in Gloucester, Massachusetts, is a member-driven association strongly committed to providing business solutions that enhance the prosperity of its members and the narrow web tag, label, and packaging industries. The organization's vision is to be the premier member-driven association for the label and packaging industry.

http://tlmi.org

About the TLMI 2013 Environmental Leadership Award:
This prestigious award recognizes TLMI member companies that have consistently demonstrated a commitment to progressive environmental practices across a range of areas including solid waste reduction, recycling, waste or energy recovery, the implementation of new 'clean' technology and/or processes, and the implementation of an education program.

About the TLMI L.I.F.E. Program:
TLMI's (Tag and Label Manufacturer's Institute) goal in creating the L.I.F.E. (Label Initiative For the Environment) Program was to offer an audited certification process tailored specifically to the narrow web printing and converting industry. Examples of elements that companies address in the L.I.F.E. certification process include the recycle-compatibility of adhesives; the source and destination of liner materials and how narrow web companies are driving recycling programs for these materials; and material construction light-weighting (adopting thinner constructions that generate less waste). Front office issues are also addressed such as total energy utilization, where that energy is coming from and what a business is doing to actively reduce its overall carbon footprint.About The Illinois Governor's Sustainability Awards:
Since 1987, the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) has presented the Illinois Governor's Sustainability Award (Governor's Award) to organizations in Illinois that demonstrate a commitment to our economy, society and environment through outstanding and innovative sustainability practices.

The Governor's Award is given to companies and organizations that implement techniques or technologies that reduce or eliminate pollutants, toxicity and other environmental impacts, including the amount of and/or toxicity of pollutants that would have otherwise been released into the environment. Sustainability includes processes such as raw material and solvent substitution, preventive maintenance programs, beneficial reuse of by-products, waste reduction and recycling, employee engagement efforts, and comprehensive environmental management systems or governing policies. Each year, Governor's Award applications are accepted in the Spring. We then host an award ceremony and technical symposium recognizing award winners and all the great sustainability work being done throughout Illinois.

http://www.istc.illinois.edu/info/govs_awards.cfm

Company Contact Information
The Label Printers
Elizabeth Bellaver
1710 N. Landmark Road
Aurora, Illinois
60506
630.897.6970

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'Maleficent' Review: Jolie's the Whole Show - And That's Enough

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Walt Disney's latest big-screen fairy tale "Maleficent" has two things going for it, and those are enough. The first is a lean run-time of 97 minutes (closer to 90 without end credits). The second, a commanding star turn from Oscar-winner Angelina Jolie, whose less-is-more approach should serve as a tutorial in exactly how to be a modern-day movie star.

Both of these factors save this cinematic twist on "Sleeping Beauty" from being just another one of Disney's profitable but soul-killing live-action fantasy films.

 

In her original incarnation, the character of Maleficent, The Mistress of All Evil, curses baby Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty) to prick her finger on a spinning wheel needle before her 16th birthday and fall into a death-like sleep. Only a kiss from a true love will awaken her. In Disney's 1959 animated classic, Maleficent is driven by equal parts evil and a very thin skin.

Director Robert Stromberg uses the first thirty minutes of "Maleficent," his debut feature, to showcase the betrayals and disappointments that embittered Maleficent into someone who would curse an innocent infant. From here, we and Maleficent watch Aurora grow to be 16 (Elle Fanning) as her father, the King (Sharlto Copely), plots a way to kill the sorceress who cursed his daughter.

"Maleficent" a $200 million production, is packed with fairies and trolls, dragons and tree monsters, meticulous production design and a whole lot more of that hollow precious fantasy stuff that never fails to leave me cold. The film's best asset, by far, is Jolie, who is in almost every scene and mesmerizing to watch.

It's not hard to imagine Jolie's Maleficent joining Lugosi's Dracula, Karloff's Frankenstein, or Anthony Hopkin's Hannibal Lectre as a career-defining and iconic cinematic character.

What makes Jolie's performance so memorable is her restraint. She has a couple of Big Scenes, but one of the reasons those scenes work as well as they do is Jolie's otherwise controlled performance. I've read how while filming his breakthrough role in "Bullitt" (1968), Steve McQueen went through the script crossing out line after line of his own dialogue.

McQueen understood the power of his own screen presence and that the less he said the more the audience couldn’t take their eyes off of him. Jolie uses the same blueprint. Rather than do what most actors would in such a role, chew the scenery, she uses the deceptive power of understatement and stillness to command the screen and to make everything she does do (a look, smile, wave of her hand) all the more potent.  

 

Forty years ago Jolie's considerable star power was a given, expected, the norm. Today, she's an endangered species, one of about five of her kind, and that makes "Maleficent" an even bigger pleasure.

The story itself is nothing special. There isn't much plot, which is a relief when you remember how many films in this genre are bloated with complicated storylines and the creation of mythology (I'm looking at you Peter Jackson). "Maleficent" is really about how our relationships with others shape who we are, in ways good and bad.

Because I had no other choice but to attend a 3D screening (I'm not a fan), I can report that the effects look terrific. The boys will love the action. The girls will love the romance, the typical princess wish-fulfillment, and all the cute little creatures that populate every inch of the screen. Overall, there's nothing too intense for the young ones.

I was never bored but I also wasn’t terribly invested. I just couldn’t take my eyes off of Jolie, and that was enough to make the 90 blessedly brief minutes worthwhile.

 

Follow  John Nolte on Twitter @NolteNC               Reported by Breitbart 2 days ago.

'Tis the Season: Farmers Markets Get Under Way

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'Tis the Season: Farmers Markets Get Under Way Patch Joliet, IL --

Plainfield, JJC, Bolingbrook Promenade events to begin, as well as markets in Oswego, Aurora and Yorkville. Reported by Patch 2 days ago.

Neb. ethanol plant reopens with sugar as feedstock

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The Aventine Renewable Energy ethanol plant in Aurora, Neb., has resumed production, using surplus sugar purchased from the D -More-  Reported by SmartBrief 2 days ago.

Aurora fire chief's wife charged in hit-and-run that injured kids

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Charges were filed Friday afternoon against the Aurora fire chief's wife, who is accused in a May 14 hit-and-run collision that injured two children. Reported by Denver Post 2 days ago.

Magna obtains issuer bid exemption order to permit purchases by way of private agreement

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AURORA, ON, May 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG, NYSE: MGA) today announced that the Ontario Securities Commission ("OSC") has issued an issuer bid exemption order (the "May 2014 Order") permitting us to make private agreement purchases of Magna International... Reported by PR Newswire 2 days ago.

Aurora man convicted of sexually assaulting woman in group home

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A 50-year-old Aurora man has been convicted of sexually assaulting a 55-year-old at-risk adult in a group home for the mentally ill, officials say. Reported by Denver Post 2 days ago.

Why Didn't the Police Ask About His Guns?

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"Chris died because of craven irresponsible politicians and the NRA."

These are the words of the father of Chris Martinez, who was one of six killed by Elliot Rodger in last week's mass shooting in Isla Vista, California.

"When will this insanity stop?"

"The NRA talks about gun rights. How about Chris's right to live?"

"We have to stop this madness."

"Why do we have to live like this?"

In some bizarre way, more gun control regulations seem to be largely off the table in the United States, unlike in every other country in the civilized world.

Madness, craven politicians and the NRA... that's the way it is.

But, simple sharing of gun ownership information (which is available when people buy a gun) to state police should be routine. It might even be possible.

When I get stopped for a traffic infraction, the police immediately pull up all of my records.

They can tell if I have parking tickets outstanding, how many moving violations I have, whether there are any warrants out for my arrest, whether there are any moving violations against me.

But, apparently, the California Santa Barbara police couldn't tell that Elliot Roger had recently bought three handguns. They couldn't tell whether he had been hospitalized or treated for mental illness.

*Why Didn't the Police Ask About His Guns????*

If they had this information on the guns he purchased, they could have asked during his welfare check, "Do you have any weapons? Do you mind if we come into your apartment?"

Elliott freely admitted in his manifesto that had they asked to come into his room, they would have "found all my guns and weapons, along with my writings about what I plan to do with them."

His suicide by mass murder plot would have been foiled.

Most of the recent spat of mass murders -- Virginia Tech, Aurora, Sandy Hook -- were committed by young men who obtained guns legally.

All firearm sales in California are recorded by the state and have a ten-day waiting period.

This information could be easily logged into the police data bases, so that when they go to investigate a domestic dispute or strange, deranged behavior, they would know whether the person has a gun -- or has recently bought three guns!

Would set off some red flags, don't you think?

But, unfortunately, the NRA has vigorously fought these provisions, even in our security-minded state in which all of our phone calls, texts, emails, and social media are easily monitored.

Of course, there are millions of illegal guns out there, but most murders are probably committed by legally owned guns.

But, giving police information about gun purchases would be a small step.

Email: jfleetwood@aol.com
Twitter: @BlakeFleet Reported by Huffington Post 2 days ago.

Angelina Jolie's Film Debut With Dad Gets Us Psyched For Her Daughter's Role In 'Maleficent'

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Angelina Jolie's Film Debut With Dad Gets Us Psyched For Her Daughter's Role In 'Maleficent' Disney's "Maleficent" has already hit theaters, but the hype keeps on coming. One not-so-small detail that has been gathering a lot of attention is that the film marks 5-year-old Vivienne Jolie-Pitt's first onscreen role as a young Aurora.

Making a film debut with a family member seems to be a Jolie tradition, as Angelina Jolie first appeared in the 1982 film, "Lookin' To Get Out," with her father Jon Voight, playing his (surprise surprise) daughter named Tosh.

Perhaps young Vivienne will follow in the footsteps of her mother, and this role in "Maleficent" will be the first of many.

Check out the video above to see Jolie playing alongside her dad, and totally stealing the show. Reported by PopEater 2 days ago.

Conviction overturned in case of murdered Aurora boy

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Appellate Court justices cited a judge’s error for overturning Mark Downs’ conviction in the 1996 shooting death of 6-year-old Nico Contreras in Aurora, according to a ruling filed Friday. In 2010, Downs was sentenced to 70 years in prison by now-retired Kane County Circuit Judge Timothy Sheldon, who mentioned Downs’ lack of remorse and criminal history as part of his sentencing decision. However, it was Sheldon’s response to jurors a year earlier during Downs’ trial that caused members of the Second District Appellate Court to vacate the murder conviction and subsequent prison sentence. It is unclear when the case will … Reported by Chicago S-T 1 day ago.

PhytoceramidesHelp Website Answers Consumers Questions About the Phytoceramide Anti-Aging Skin Products

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Phytoceramideshelp.org provides important answers to the questions posed by anyone intrigued by the phytoceramide "skin miracle" available to purchase online.Phytoceramideshelp.org provides important answers to the questions posed by anyone intrigued by the phytoceramide "skin miracle" available to purchase online.

The website explains all the basic questions, provides details about the concerned products, exposes research and trials results to help consumers understand how these ceramide creams, lotions and pills are supposed to work. According to the claims, these are expected to nourish and hydrate the skin, by binding with the inner elements to create a more solid structure. Also, these are said to protect the skin from UV rays, to reduce free radical damage and to make positive changes at cellular level. All in all, phytoceramide products are expected to help achieve a younger looking skin, with visibly diminished wrinkles, fine lines and age spots.

Because phytoceramides have been advertized as very efficient in fighting a whole series of aging signs, a hype has been created around these. Manufacturers extract ceramides from plants like wheat, rice, soy or sweet potato. Thus, they claim to provide completely natural and compatible solutions for aging skin. The resulting products are said to feed all the layers of the epidermis - from the inside in case of capsules and pills. The review site addresses all these claims to provide readers with genuine answers.

The help site puts together an extensive review of such products, confronting the claims with the existing evidence. Thus, consumers can make an informed choice instead of being seduced by the vendor's claims only. Phytoceramideshelp.org details about their action on free radicals within the body, as well as about other important scientific aspects. It informs on how these get to modify the levels of collagen and elastin, among others.

The phytoceramides review reveals the true effects of these molecules when ingested or used topically. The posts detail on various aspects of this nutri-cosmetic technology which aims to restore skin beauty by hydrating it and binding more lipids within its inner layers. Readers can now find out if each of the claims is backed by science and by real evidence.

About the Company
Phytoceramideshelp.org informs on, reviews and explains how phytoceramides in anti-aging lotions and capsules work. The site confronts the manufacturers' claims with the data and results gathered from consumers and researchers.

For more info on the phytoceramides effect, visit http://phytoceramideshelp.org/

Contact Details :-
Billy O. Laub
Laub Media
billy@phytoceramideshelp.org
http://phytoceramideshelp.org/
Aurora
CO
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Billy O. Laub
Aurora, CO
60504

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Box Office Update: 'Maleficent' Casts A $24.2 Million Spell On Friday | Inside Movies | EW.com

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Maleficent may be bitter that she wasn’t invited to Princess Aurora’s christening, but things aren’t so bad for the scorned fairy. Reported by Huffington Post 1 day ago.

'Tis the Season: Farmers Markets Get Under Way

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'Tis the Season: Farmers Markets Get Under Way Patch Yorkville, IL --

Plainfield, JJC, Bolingbrook Promenade events to begin, as well as markets in Oswego, Aurora and Yorkville. Reported by Patch 3 days ago.

Judge, defense attorneys increasingly at odds in theater shooting case

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Last month, when the judge overseeing the Aurora movie theater shooting case issued a string of orders rebuffing defense criticism of his work, the rulings landed in prosecutors' inboxes and the public case file and on the court's website. Reported by Denver Post 3 days ago.
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