A British Invasion tribute concert in Centennial is being staged to benefit a memorial in Aurora to Coloradans killed or missing in action while serving in the U.S. military.
Reported by Denver Post 2 days ago.
Centennial concert benefits Colorado Freedom Memorial in Aurora
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Meat supplier in China scandal grew up as McDonald’s butcher
OSI Group, a privately held company based in Aurora, Ill., was thrust into the spotlight this weekend when a Chinese TV station reported that one of its Shanghai plants repackaged old beef and chicken and slapped new expiration dates on them.
Reported by Seattle Times 2 days ago.
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Five Employees At Center Of China Meat Safety Scandal Held; KFC Finds Another Supplier
Five employees at the Shanghai unit of OSI Group, an Aurora, Illinois meat producer, have been detained as authorities investigate reports that the company sold out-of-date meat for years, the government-published Shanghai Daily said today.
Reported by Forbes.com 2 days ago.
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New E-book Helps Nurses Identify and Prevent Three Most Common Healthcare Associated Infections
American Sentinel University’s new e-book, ‘Are You Prepared to Identify and Prevent the Three Infections That Make Up Two-Thirds of All Healthcare Associated Infections?’ profiles risk factors and prevention techniques for the three most common infection threats in healthcare facilities today. Download the free e-book at http://www.americansentinel.edu/blog/2014/05/13/strong-nursing-leadership-is-essential-to-reducing-hais/.
Aurora, Colo. (PRWEB) July 24, 2014
American Sentinel University’s free e-book, ‘Are You Prepared to Identify and Prevent the Three Infections That Make Up Two-Thirds of All Healthcare Associated Infections?’ is a go-to guide to help nurses minimize the occurrence of hospital-acquired infection (HAI) risk factors and details basic prevention measures that every nurse should know to help prevent infections. The e-book is available for download at http://www.americansentinel.edu/blog/2014/05/13/strong-nursing-leadership-is-essential-to-reducing-hais/.
“As a nurse, it’s important to be sure to do all you can to prevent HAIs from happening to your patients and save your healthcare facility additional costs,” says Judy Burckhardt, Ph.D., MAEd, MSN, RN, dean, nursing programs at American Sentinel University. “This e-book is a great resource for nurses to review information about prevention of and interventions for HAIs.”
The Center for Disease Control recognizes the important role that nurses play in minimizing the occurrence of HAIs and have included nursing-specific interventions in their guidelines. As a result, hospitals everywhere are adopting evidence-based policies to reduce HAI rates and many are adding certified infection preventionists to the staff.
“Nurses can use an evidence-based approach to recognize conditions that might cause HAIs as a complication or breakdown in care and select appropriate interventions,” says Dr. Burckhardt.
Dr. Burckhardt says the e-book helps nurses prepare for potential problems before they occur, which supports their patient-advocacy role. These methods build the foundation for nurses to increase their leadership skills to become nurse leaders.
Preventing Healthcare Associated Infections
‘Are You Prepared to Identify and Prevent the Three Infections that Make Up Two-Thirds of all Healthcare Associated Infections?’ is a must read for nurses who want to learn how to use an evidence-based approach to prevent infections from happening. The e-book profiles risk factors and prevention techniques for the three most common infection threats in healthcare facilities today:
-Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)
-Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
-Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)
Download E-book to Learn How to Minimize & Prevent Infections
The e-book 'Are You Prepared to Identify and Prevent the Three Infections that Make Up Two-Thirds of all Healthcare Associated Infections?' is available for download at http://www.americansentinel.edu/blog/2014/05/13/strong-nursing-leadership-is-essential-to-reducing-hais/.
Dr. Burckhardt notes that strong nursing leadership – including at the executive level – is instrumental in reducing the incidence of HAIs.
The industry-wide focus on HAIs has expanded career opportunities for nurses who want to specialize or move into management. Hospitals are in need of infection preventionists as well as nurse executive leaders who can direct the policy making process. Higher education is the first step toward landing these rewarding jobs.
Learn more about American Sentinel University’s flexible, online and accredited MSN and DNP degree programs designed to prepare nurses to be leaders in their industry at http://www.americansentinel.edu/health-care.
About American Sentinel University
American Sentinel University delivers the competitive advantages of accredited online degree programs in nursing, informatics, MBA Healthcare, DNP Executive Leadership and DNP Educational Leadership. Its affordable, flexible bachelor’s and master’s nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission for the Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), of One Dupont Circle, NW Suite 530, Washington, D.C., 20036. The DNP program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) of 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Ga., 30326. The university is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), of 1601 18th St., NW, Suite 2, Washington, D.C. 20009. The Accrediting Commission of DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. For required student consumer information, please visit: http://www.americansentinel.edu/doe.
# # # Reported by PRWeb 2 days ago.
Aurora, Colo. (PRWEB) July 24, 2014
American Sentinel University’s free e-book, ‘Are You Prepared to Identify and Prevent the Three Infections That Make Up Two-Thirds of All Healthcare Associated Infections?’ is a go-to guide to help nurses minimize the occurrence of hospital-acquired infection (HAI) risk factors and details basic prevention measures that every nurse should know to help prevent infections. The e-book is available for download at http://www.americansentinel.edu/blog/2014/05/13/strong-nursing-leadership-is-essential-to-reducing-hais/.
“As a nurse, it’s important to be sure to do all you can to prevent HAIs from happening to your patients and save your healthcare facility additional costs,” says Judy Burckhardt, Ph.D., MAEd, MSN, RN, dean, nursing programs at American Sentinel University. “This e-book is a great resource for nurses to review information about prevention of and interventions for HAIs.”
The Center for Disease Control recognizes the important role that nurses play in minimizing the occurrence of HAIs and have included nursing-specific interventions in their guidelines. As a result, hospitals everywhere are adopting evidence-based policies to reduce HAI rates and many are adding certified infection preventionists to the staff.
“Nurses can use an evidence-based approach to recognize conditions that might cause HAIs as a complication or breakdown in care and select appropriate interventions,” says Dr. Burckhardt.
Dr. Burckhardt says the e-book helps nurses prepare for potential problems before they occur, which supports their patient-advocacy role. These methods build the foundation for nurses to increase their leadership skills to become nurse leaders.
Preventing Healthcare Associated Infections
‘Are You Prepared to Identify and Prevent the Three Infections that Make Up Two-Thirds of all Healthcare Associated Infections?’ is a must read for nurses who want to learn how to use an evidence-based approach to prevent infections from happening. The e-book profiles risk factors and prevention techniques for the three most common infection threats in healthcare facilities today:
-Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)
-Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
-Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)
Download E-book to Learn How to Minimize & Prevent Infections
The e-book 'Are You Prepared to Identify and Prevent the Three Infections that Make Up Two-Thirds of all Healthcare Associated Infections?' is available for download at http://www.americansentinel.edu/blog/2014/05/13/strong-nursing-leadership-is-essential-to-reducing-hais/.
Dr. Burckhardt notes that strong nursing leadership – including at the executive level – is instrumental in reducing the incidence of HAIs.
The industry-wide focus on HAIs has expanded career opportunities for nurses who want to specialize or move into management. Hospitals are in need of infection preventionists as well as nurse executive leaders who can direct the policy making process. Higher education is the first step toward landing these rewarding jobs.
Learn more about American Sentinel University’s flexible, online and accredited MSN and DNP degree programs designed to prepare nurses to be leaders in their industry at http://www.americansentinel.edu/health-care.
About American Sentinel University
American Sentinel University delivers the competitive advantages of accredited online degree programs in nursing, informatics, MBA Healthcare, DNP Executive Leadership and DNP Educational Leadership. Its affordable, flexible bachelor’s and master’s nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission for the Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), of One Dupont Circle, NW Suite 530, Washington, D.C., 20036. The DNP program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) of 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Ga., 30326. The university is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), of 1601 18th St., NW, Suite 2, Washington, D.C. 20009. The Accrediting Commission of DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. For required student consumer information, please visit: http://www.americansentinel.edu/doe.
# # # Reported by PRWeb 2 days ago.
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Denver Lawn Care and Tree Service Company Swingle Takes Proactive Position on Pollinator Protection
Denver, Colorado’s Swingle Lawn, Tree and Landscape Care takes measures to reduce impact to pollinators while providing quality service.
Denver, CO (PRWEB) July 24, 2014
In recent years, there has been a rapid decline in the population of honeybees, known as Colony Collapse Disorder. Experts have found the honeybee population has decreased by about 50 percent. Pollinators can be exposed to different types of pesticides, including neonicotinoids through sprays and residue left on plants. The cause of CCD has not been identified by scientists, but it is known that some insecticides are lethal to pollinators, yet not all pesticides are lethal to pollinators. Swingle Lawn, Tree and Landscape Care is taking a stance to reduce the impact on honeybees while providing quality tree and plant health care services to customers in Colorado.
“As a leader in the green industry, we have a responsibility to promote awareness of this important ecological issue and take measures to ensure we do our part,” said Swingle President John Gibson.
As pollinators, bees are a critical part of our environment and food supply, which is why Swingle believes it’s important to take precautions to look out for pollinators while performing services for customers. Over the last several months, the company has taken measures to help clients understand how Swingle’s services have changed to reduce its potential impact on bees.· A priority was to retrain technicians. A change in labels required for technicians to be educated on updated label regulations. Beyond label training, which specifically mentions bees, continued training on other pesticides was provided for application methods.
· Swingle technicians have always been trained to be aware of areas where bees are present before spraying and if a customer or nearby yard accommodated beehives knowing what to look for.
· Swingle provides customers with options to relocate hives with local beekeepers, when possible.
· The company will not spray insecticides on any plant, shrub, or tree when in flower. Swingle redesigned treatment programs and timing to allow for this.
· Swingle will not inject pesticides into root systems of flowering annuals, perennials in flower, shrubs, or edibles.
· Where possible, the company will apply pesticides through the soil or trunk application pesticides rather than a topical spray to prevent drift to pollinator plants.
“An obvious need exists for a partnership between the green industry and beekeepers to protect this valuable resource while ensuring a healthy landscape,” says John Swayze Swingle Routing Manager and local beekeeper.
Protecting honeybees takes effort beyond the green industry. There is an opportunity for homeowners, gardeners, and many others to do their part. Making a difference in the environment and helping honeybees can start with planting for pollinators. Plants such as salvia, aster, sunflowers, lavender, and oregano are great food sources for pollinators, especially in Colorado. Another option for people to get involved is through beekeeping. Beekeeping classes are offered across the nation providing information about bee keeping in backyards, honeybee biology, and harvesting honey. Throughout the state of Colorado, certain cities allow bee keeping in backyards such as Denver, Boulder, and Aurora. Swingle partners Denver Botanic Gardens and Hudson Gardens both offer beekeeping courses. Rocky Mountain Bee also offers classes, in addition to relocation services and swarm collection.
Honeybees are crucial to the environment, pollinating fruits, nuts, and vegetables. Swingle takes measures to ensure we provide a quality service for our customers while having the least amount of impact on bees.
About Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care
Founded in Denver in 1947, Swingle Lawn, Tree and Landscape Care has grown to be the one of the largest residential and commercial lawn service and tree care companies in Colorado, employing more certified arborists than any other Colorado company. For information please contact Kellie Houghtaling khoughtaling(at)MySwingle(dot)com (303) 337-6200 or visit http://www.MySwingle.com/contact. Reported by PRWeb 2 days ago.
Denver, CO (PRWEB) July 24, 2014
In recent years, there has been a rapid decline in the population of honeybees, known as Colony Collapse Disorder. Experts have found the honeybee population has decreased by about 50 percent. Pollinators can be exposed to different types of pesticides, including neonicotinoids through sprays and residue left on plants. The cause of CCD has not been identified by scientists, but it is known that some insecticides are lethal to pollinators, yet not all pesticides are lethal to pollinators. Swingle Lawn, Tree and Landscape Care is taking a stance to reduce the impact on honeybees while providing quality tree and plant health care services to customers in Colorado.
“As a leader in the green industry, we have a responsibility to promote awareness of this important ecological issue and take measures to ensure we do our part,” said Swingle President John Gibson.
As pollinators, bees are a critical part of our environment and food supply, which is why Swingle believes it’s important to take precautions to look out for pollinators while performing services for customers. Over the last several months, the company has taken measures to help clients understand how Swingle’s services have changed to reduce its potential impact on bees.· A priority was to retrain technicians. A change in labels required for technicians to be educated on updated label regulations. Beyond label training, which specifically mentions bees, continued training on other pesticides was provided for application methods.
· Swingle technicians have always been trained to be aware of areas where bees are present before spraying and if a customer or nearby yard accommodated beehives knowing what to look for.
· Swingle provides customers with options to relocate hives with local beekeepers, when possible.
· The company will not spray insecticides on any plant, shrub, or tree when in flower. Swingle redesigned treatment programs and timing to allow for this.
· Swingle will not inject pesticides into root systems of flowering annuals, perennials in flower, shrubs, or edibles.
· Where possible, the company will apply pesticides through the soil or trunk application pesticides rather than a topical spray to prevent drift to pollinator plants.
“An obvious need exists for a partnership between the green industry and beekeepers to protect this valuable resource while ensuring a healthy landscape,” says John Swayze Swingle Routing Manager and local beekeeper.
Protecting honeybees takes effort beyond the green industry. There is an opportunity for homeowners, gardeners, and many others to do their part. Making a difference in the environment and helping honeybees can start with planting for pollinators. Plants such as salvia, aster, sunflowers, lavender, and oregano are great food sources for pollinators, especially in Colorado. Another option for people to get involved is through beekeeping. Beekeeping classes are offered across the nation providing information about bee keeping in backyards, honeybee biology, and harvesting honey. Throughout the state of Colorado, certain cities allow bee keeping in backyards such as Denver, Boulder, and Aurora. Swingle partners Denver Botanic Gardens and Hudson Gardens both offer beekeeping courses. Rocky Mountain Bee also offers classes, in addition to relocation services and swarm collection.
Honeybees are crucial to the environment, pollinating fruits, nuts, and vegetables. Swingle takes measures to ensure we provide a quality service for our customers while having the least amount of impact on bees.
About Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care
Founded in Denver in 1947, Swingle Lawn, Tree and Landscape Care has grown to be the one of the largest residential and commercial lawn service and tree care companies in Colorado, employing more certified arborists than any other Colorado company. For information please contact Kellie Houghtaling khoughtaling(at)MySwingle(dot)com (303) 337-6200 or visit http://www.MySwingle.com/contact. Reported by PRWeb 2 days ago.
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K-Rise Systems Announces New Webinar Series on Technology Solutions with Real-Time SAP Integration
K-Rise Systems announced today that its new webinar series, focused on technology solutions with real-time SAP integration, is now available to the general public.
Aurora, IL (PRWEB) July 24, 2014
K-Rise Systems, a software solutions provider to the JD Edwards, SAP, and Microsoft Dynamics AX communities, announced today its new webinar series on technology solutions designed specifically to address the integration needs of the SAP community.
The webinar series, Apps Your Way – An Introduction to the K-Rise Family of Applications and Development Tools, will focus on K-Rise Systems’ line of business applications that can be customized to serve the unique needs of today’s organizations. Each webinar will focus on a specific business application, feature an associated implementation success story, an also include a general overview of the entire product line. K-Rise Systems will offer both functional and technical insight into each technology solution, as well as demonstrate its ability to bring real-time data from SAP into the presentation layer of SharePoint.
Among the business applications featured in these multi-dimensional webinars include K-Rise Systems’ solutions for supply chain automation, Vendor Self-Service and EASYBuyer, as well as human resource solutions for today’s diverse and changing workforce, Employee Self-Service and Manager Self-Service. Each application highlighted will detail the real-time integration capabilities with SAP, as well as uncover custom variations of each of these standard business solutions offered by K-Rise Systems.
All business solutions offered by K-Rise Systems, including both prebuilt and custom solutions, are built using EASYProcess, the organization’s platform for enterprise application development. Since 2003, EASYProcess has been used to create an array of powerful business applications that feature dynamic workflow capabilities and the flexibility to grow with an organization now and into the future. Further, EASYProcess delivers applications which are designed to extend the benefits provided by SAP as an organization’s chosen ERP.
The goal of this new webinar series is to raise awareness about K-Rise Systems’ line of business applications, built using EASYProcess, which use live data to create real-time transactions in SAP. Kent Johnson, Director of Marketing at K-Rise Systems, spoke about this new initiative to reach the SAP community:
“We are always looking for new methods of interacting with our ERP communities. With such a diverse product line, this new webinar series will give us the opportunity to showcase our business solutions and their extensive integration capabilities with SAP, on a regular basis. Through the customer-focused implementation stories of these solutions, we hope to connect with organizations through a similar business case, industry, or both. Once underway, we plan to offer the same type of webinar series to the JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics AX, and E-Business Suite communities.”
To spearhead this initiative to reach the SAP community, K-Rise Systems will feature EASYProcess as the primary focus for its first webinar within the series. An overview of EASYProcess will be given along with specifications regarding the platform’s workflow and BPM functionality. Customer success stories of EASYProcess installations will also be showcased, and live Q&A will be available as well. Click the link below to register for the first webinar of the series:
APPS YOUR WAY - An Introduction to the K-Rise Family of Applications and Development Tools
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM CST
About K-Rise Systems
K-Rise Systems, Inc. is a software solutions provider based in the western suburbs of Chicago, IL. The company has a diverse client portfolio, including organizations in such industries as airline, media entertainment, oil, and consumer products, as well as provides IT solutions to government municipalities and healthcare providers. EASYProcess has evolved from a simple connector piece into a platform for enterprise development complete with an advanced workflow engine for data processing and transactions. K-Rise Systems provides training, mentoring, and support for use with EASYProcess. K-Rise Systems also offers numerous prebuilt applications and portals, all of which are built with EASYProcess. All of K-Rise Systems’ modules can be implemented through any version of Microsoft SharePoint.
All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies.
http://www.krisesystems.com Reported by PRWeb 2 days ago.
Aurora, IL (PRWEB) July 24, 2014
K-Rise Systems, a software solutions provider to the JD Edwards, SAP, and Microsoft Dynamics AX communities, announced today its new webinar series on technology solutions designed specifically to address the integration needs of the SAP community.
The webinar series, Apps Your Way – An Introduction to the K-Rise Family of Applications and Development Tools, will focus on K-Rise Systems’ line of business applications that can be customized to serve the unique needs of today’s organizations. Each webinar will focus on a specific business application, feature an associated implementation success story, an also include a general overview of the entire product line. K-Rise Systems will offer both functional and technical insight into each technology solution, as well as demonstrate its ability to bring real-time data from SAP into the presentation layer of SharePoint.
Among the business applications featured in these multi-dimensional webinars include K-Rise Systems’ solutions for supply chain automation, Vendor Self-Service and EASYBuyer, as well as human resource solutions for today’s diverse and changing workforce, Employee Self-Service and Manager Self-Service. Each application highlighted will detail the real-time integration capabilities with SAP, as well as uncover custom variations of each of these standard business solutions offered by K-Rise Systems.
All business solutions offered by K-Rise Systems, including both prebuilt and custom solutions, are built using EASYProcess, the organization’s platform for enterprise application development. Since 2003, EASYProcess has been used to create an array of powerful business applications that feature dynamic workflow capabilities and the flexibility to grow with an organization now and into the future. Further, EASYProcess delivers applications which are designed to extend the benefits provided by SAP as an organization’s chosen ERP.
The goal of this new webinar series is to raise awareness about K-Rise Systems’ line of business applications, built using EASYProcess, which use live data to create real-time transactions in SAP. Kent Johnson, Director of Marketing at K-Rise Systems, spoke about this new initiative to reach the SAP community:
“We are always looking for new methods of interacting with our ERP communities. With such a diverse product line, this new webinar series will give us the opportunity to showcase our business solutions and their extensive integration capabilities with SAP, on a regular basis. Through the customer-focused implementation stories of these solutions, we hope to connect with organizations through a similar business case, industry, or both. Once underway, we plan to offer the same type of webinar series to the JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics AX, and E-Business Suite communities.”
To spearhead this initiative to reach the SAP community, K-Rise Systems will feature EASYProcess as the primary focus for its first webinar within the series. An overview of EASYProcess will be given along with specifications regarding the platform’s workflow and BPM functionality. Customer success stories of EASYProcess installations will also be showcased, and live Q&A will be available as well. Click the link below to register for the first webinar of the series:
APPS YOUR WAY - An Introduction to the K-Rise Family of Applications and Development Tools
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM CST
About K-Rise Systems
K-Rise Systems, Inc. is a software solutions provider based in the western suburbs of Chicago, IL. The company has a diverse client portfolio, including organizations in such industries as airline, media entertainment, oil, and consumer products, as well as provides IT solutions to government municipalities and healthcare providers. EASYProcess has evolved from a simple connector piece into a platform for enterprise development complete with an advanced workflow engine for data processing and transactions. K-Rise Systems provides training, mentoring, and support for use with EASYProcess. K-Rise Systems also offers numerous prebuilt applications and portals, all of which are built with EASYProcess. All of K-Rise Systems’ modules can be implemented through any version of Microsoft SharePoint.
All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies.
http://www.krisesystems.com Reported by PRWeb 2 days ago.
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Soleil Laurel Canyon Wins Aurora Award for Best 50+ Retirement Community
Soleil Laurel Canyon Wins Aurora Award for Best 50+ Retirement Community
Reported by ajc.com 1 day ago.
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100 Hospitals, Health Systems With Great Oncology Programs
Becker's Hospital Review Names 100 Hospitals, Health Systems With Great Oncology Programs
Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) July 24, 2014
Becker's Hospital Review has published the 2014 edition of its list, "100 Hospitals and Health Systems With Great Oncology Programs." Organizations on this year's list are leading the way in terms of quality patient care, cancer outcomes and research.
The Becker's Hospital Review editorial team selected hospitals for inclusion based on rankings and awards they have received from a variety of reputable sources. The following awards were considered as part of the criteria for inclusion on the list: U.S. News & World Report cancer rankings, Truven Health Analytics, CareChex cancer care rankings, National Cancer Institute designations, the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accreditations, American Nurses Credentialing Center designations, and awards and Blue Distinction Center recognition from the BlueCross BlueShield Association.
The "100 Hospitals and Health Systems With Great Oncology Programs" 2014 list includes the following organizations:
Abbott Northwestern Hospital (Minneapolis)
Advocate Christ Medical Center (Oak Lawn, Ill.)
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Aspirus Wausau (Wis.) Hospital
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center (Milwaukee)
Barnes-Jewish Hospital (St. Louis)
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center (Houston)
Baystate Medical Center (Springfield, Mass.)
Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak (Mich.)
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Boston)
Boone Hospital Center (Columbia, Mo.)
Carolinas HealthCare System (Charlotte, N.C.)
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles)
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Christiana Care Health Services (Newark, Del.)
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
City of Hope (Duarte, Calif.)
Cleveland Clinic
Covenant Medical Center (Saginaw, Mich.)
Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center (Boston)
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (Lebanon, N.H.)
Duke University Hospital (Durham, N.C.)
Emory University Hospital (Atlanta)
Evanston (Ill.) Hospital
Florida Hospital Orlando
Fox Chase Cancer Center (Philadelphia)
Geisinger Medical Center (Danville, Pa.)
Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center
Hahnemann University Hospital (Philadelphia)
Henry Ford Hospital (Detroit)
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian (Newport Beach, Calif.)
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)
Houston Methodist Hospital
IU Health Academic Health Center (Indianapolis)
Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore, Md.)
Johnson City (Tenn.) Medical Center
Loyola University Medical Center (Maywood, Ill.)
Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston)
Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minn.)
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center (Houston)
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (New York City)
Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital (Marshfield, Wis.)
Mission Hospital (Asheville, N.C.)
Moffitt Cancer Center (Tampa, Fla.)
Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital (Greensboro, N.C.)
Mount Sinai Hospital (New York City)
Nebraska Medical Center (Omaha)
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (New York City)
Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Chicago)
NYU Langone Medical Center (New York City)
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (Columbus)
Oregon Health and Science University (Portland)
Peninsula Regional Medical Center (Salisbury, Md.)
Riverside Methodist Hospital (Columbus, Ohio)
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (New Brunswick, N.J.)
Roswell Park Cancer Institute (Buffalo, N.Y.)
Rush University Medical Center (Chicago)
Scott & White Memorial Hospital (Temple, Texas)
Scripps La Jolla (Calif.) Hospitals and Clinics
University Hospitals Case Medical Center (Cleveland)
Shands Hospital at the University of Florida (Gainesville)
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
St. Cloud Hospital (Saint Cloud, Minn.)
St. John Medical Center (Tulsa, Okla.)
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (Memphis, Tenn.)
St. Vincent Hospital & Health Services (Indianapolis)
Stanford Health Care (Palo Alto, Calif.)
Sutter General Hospital (Sacramento)
Texas Children's Hospital (Houston)
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (Philadelphia)
UC San Diego Medical Center
UCLA Medical Center (Los Angeles)
UCSF Medical Center (San Francisco)
University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham)
University of Arizona Medical Center (Tucson)
University of California Davis Medical Center (Sacramento)
University of Chicago Medical Center
University of Colorado Hospital (Aurora)
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (Iowa City)
University of Kansas Hospital (Kansas City)
University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital (Lexington)
University of Maryland Medical Center (Baltimore)
University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers (Ann Arbor)
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview (Minneapolis)
University of North Carolina Hospitals (Chapel Hill)
University of Tennessee Medical Center (Knoxville)
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston)
University of Virginia Medical Center (Charlottesville)
University of Washington Medical Center (Seattle)
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (Madison)
UPMC (Pittsburgh)
Keck Hospital of USC (Los Angeles)
Valley Hospital (Ridgewood, N.J.)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville)
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center (Winston-Salem, N.C.)
WellStar Kennestone Hospital (Marietta, Ga.)
West Virginia University Hospitals (Morgantown)
Yale-New Haven (Conn.) Hospital
The full list can be read here: http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/100-oncology-programs-to-know-2014/100-hospitals-and-health-systems-with-great-oncology-programs-2014.html
Note: This list is not an endorsement of included hospitals, health systems or associated healthcare providers, and organizations cannot pay for inclusion on this list. Hospitals are presented in alphabetical order.
About Becker’s Hospital Review
Becker's Hospital Review is a monthly publication offering up-to-date business and legal news and analysis relating to hospitals and health systems. Content is geared toward high-level hospital leaders, and we work to provide valuable content, including hospital and health system news, best practices and legal guidance specifically for these decision-makers. Each issue of Becker's Hospital Review reaches more than 18,000 people, primarily acute-care hospital CEOs, CFOs and CIOs.
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Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) July 24, 2014
Becker's Hospital Review has published the 2014 edition of its list, "100 Hospitals and Health Systems With Great Oncology Programs." Organizations on this year's list are leading the way in terms of quality patient care, cancer outcomes and research.
The Becker's Hospital Review editorial team selected hospitals for inclusion based on rankings and awards they have received from a variety of reputable sources. The following awards were considered as part of the criteria for inclusion on the list: U.S. News & World Report cancer rankings, Truven Health Analytics, CareChex cancer care rankings, National Cancer Institute designations, the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accreditations, American Nurses Credentialing Center designations, and awards and Blue Distinction Center recognition from the BlueCross BlueShield Association.
The "100 Hospitals and Health Systems With Great Oncology Programs" 2014 list includes the following organizations:
Abbott Northwestern Hospital (Minneapolis)
Advocate Christ Medical Center (Oak Lawn, Ill.)
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Aspirus Wausau (Wis.) Hospital
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center (Milwaukee)
Barnes-Jewish Hospital (St. Louis)
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center (Houston)
Baystate Medical Center (Springfield, Mass.)
Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak (Mich.)
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Boston)
Boone Hospital Center (Columbia, Mo.)
Carolinas HealthCare System (Charlotte, N.C.)
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles)
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Christiana Care Health Services (Newark, Del.)
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
City of Hope (Duarte, Calif.)
Cleveland Clinic
Covenant Medical Center (Saginaw, Mich.)
Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center (Boston)
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (Lebanon, N.H.)
Duke University Hospital (Durham, N.C.)
Emory University Hospital (Atlanta)
Evanston (Ill.) Hospital
Florida Hospital Orlando
Fox Chase Cancer Center (Philadelphia)
Geisinger Medical Center (Danville, Pa.)
Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center
Hahnemann University Hospital (Philadelphia)
Henry Ford Hospital (Detroit)
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian (Newport Beach, Calif.)
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)
Houston Methodist Hospital
IU Health Academic Health Center (Indianapolis)
Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore, Md.)
Johnson City (Tenn.) Medical Center
Loyola University Medical Center (Maywood, Ill.)
Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston)
Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minn.)
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center (Houston)
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (New York City)
Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital (Marshfield, Wis.)
Mission Hospital (Asheville, N.C.)
Moffitt Cancer Center (Tampa, Fla.)
Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital (Greensboro, N.C.)
Mount Sinai Hospital (New York City)
Nebraska Medical Center (Omaha)
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (New York City)
Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Chicago)
NYU Langone Medical Center (New York City)
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (Columbus)
Oregon Health and Science University (Portland)
Peninsula Regional Medical Center (Salisbury, Md.)
Riverside Methodist Hospital (Columbus, Ohio)
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (New Brunswick, N.J.)
Roswell Park Cancer Institute (Buffalo, N.Y.)
Rush University Medical Center (Chicago)
Scott & White Memorial Hospital (Temple, Texas)
Scripps La Jolla (Calif.) Hospitals and Clinics
University Hospitals Case Medical Center (Cleveland)
Shands Hospital at the University of Florida (Gainesville)
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
St. Cloud Hospital (Saint Cloud, Minn.)
St. John Medical Center (Tulsa, Okla.)
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (Memphis, Tenn.)
St. Vincent Hospital & Health Services (Indianapolis)
Stanford Health Care (Palo Alto, Calif.)
Sutter General Hospital (Sacramento)
Texas Children's Hospital (Houston)
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (Philadelphia)
UC San Diego Medical Center
UCLA Medical Center (Los Angeles)
UCSF Medical Center (San Francisco)
University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham)
University of Arizona Medical Center (Tucson)
University of California Davis Medical Center (Sacramento)
University of Chicago Medical Center
University of Colorado Hospital (Aurora)
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (Iowa City)
University of Kansas Hospital (Kansas City)
University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital (Lexington)
University of Maryland Medical Center (Baltimore)
University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers (Ann Arbor)
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview (Minneapolis)
University of North Carolina Hospitals (Chapel Hill)
University of Tennessee Medical Center (Knoxville)
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston)
University of Virginia Medical Center (Charlottesville)
University of Washington Medical Center (Seattle)
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (Madison)
UPMC (Pittsburgh)
Keck Hospital of USC (Los Angeles)
Valley Hospital (Ridgewood, N.J.)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville)
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center (Winston-Salem, N.C.)
WellStar Kennestone Hospital (Marietta, Ga.)
West Virginia University Hospitals (Morgantown)
Yale-New Haven (Conn.) Hospital
The full list can be read here: http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/100-oncology-programs-to-know-2014/100-hospitals-and-health-systems-with-great-oncology-programs-2014.html
Note: This list is not an endorsement of included hospitals, health systems or associated healthcare providers, and organizations cannot pay for inclusion on this list. Hospitals are presented in alphabetical order.
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Direct Impact Media Receives 2014 Aurora Award for “The GLENTEL Story”
Receiving an Aurora Award is success for many video production companies in Vancouver, Canada. Direct Impact Media is proud to announce its 2014 Aurora Award at http://www.directimpactmedia.ca.
Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) July 24, 2014
Direct Impact Media has recently been awarded with a 2014 Aurora Award for its production, “The GLENTEL Story”. The video was produced by DI Media for its client, GLENTEL Inc., and depicts their corporate identity, along with chronicling their growth from a single forefront in British Columbia to a global mobile phone retailer with thousands of stores in 4 countries of the world. Winning an Aurora Award is one of the highest accolades in the media industry. “The GLENTEL Story” has previously won the 35th Annual Telly Award for the category of corporate image in June, 2014.
Since the writing, production, direction and editing of the video was done in-house by Direct Impact Media, the production used original footage and music score. It was shot in a variety of different locations, including Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Washington State, Connecticut, and Sydney, Australia. Direct Impact Media created extensive graphics to give the production a polished look in the final outcome.
As a result, the company was able to secure an Aurora Award for its in-house production. The Aurora Award is an international competition of films and videos with a focus on regional, commercial, special interest entertainment and corporate sponsored film and video productions. The organization aims to recognize excellence in film and video industries, thus, making this accolade a matter of great pride for DI Media.
Direct Impact Media’s esteemed client, GLENTEL Inc., has expressed great delight for the success of “The GLENTEL Story”. Apart from massive publicity, the awards have earned the corporation a positive image. GLENTEL, being the largest independent multi-carrier mobile phone retailer in Canada and Australia, operates two of the six National Premium Retailers for Verizon Wireless in the United States. Direct Impact Media has been working with the company for over 5 years, producing many video, multimedia, and event projects for them.
About Direct Impact Media
Direct Impact Media is a video, multimedia and event production company delivering seamlessly integrated events and creative powerful corporate video productions and presentation graphics.
Find out more about Direct Impact Media at http://www.directimpactmedia.ca Reported by PRWeb 1 day ago.
Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) July 24, 2014
Direct Impact Media has recently been awarded with a 2014 Aurora Award for its production, “The GLENTEL Story”. The video was produced by DI Media for its client, GLENTEL Inc., and depicts their corporate identity, along with chronicling their growth from a single forefront in British Columbia to a global mobile phone retailer with thousands of stores in 4 countries of the world. Winning an Aurora Award is one of the highest accolades in the media industry. “The GLENTEL Story” has previously won the 35th Annual Telly Award for the category of corporate image in June, 2014.
Since the writing, production, direction and editing of the video was done in-house by Direct Impact Media, the production used original footage and music score. It was shot in a variety of different locations, including Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Washington State, Connecticut, and Sydney, Australia. Direct Impact Media created extensive graphics to give the production a polished look in the final outcome.
As a result, the company was able to secure an Aurora Award for its in-house production. The Aurora Award is an international competition of films and videos with a focus on regional, commercial, special interest entertainment and corporate sponsored film and video productions. The organization aims to recognize excellence in film and video industries, thus, making this accolade a matter of great pride for DI Media.
Direct Impact Media’s esteemed client, GLENTEL Inc., has expressed great delight for the success of “The GLENTEL Story”. Apart from massive publicity, the awards have earned the corporation a positive image. GLENTEL, being the largest independent multi-carrier mobile phone retailer in Canada and Australia, operates two of the six National Premium Retailers for Verizon Wireless in the United States. Direct Impact Media has been working with the company for over 5 years, producing many video, multimedia, and event projects for them.
About Direct Impact Media
Direct Impact Media is a video, multimedia and event production company delivering seamlessly integrated events and creative powerful corporate video productions and presentation graphics.
Find out more about Direct Impact Media at http://www.directimpactmedia.ca Reported by PRWeb 1 day ago.
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Aurora seeks to release report on theater shooting emergency response
The city of Aurora has filed a petition with the court to allow it to release a comprehensive review of how the city responded to the Aurora theater shooting.
Reported by Denver Post 1 day ago.
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Chicken off McDonald’s HK menu
McDonald’s restaurants in Hong Kong have taken chicken nuggets and chicken burgers off the menu after a mainland Chinese supplier was accused of selling expired meat. The Oak Brook-based fast-food chain said late Thursday that it “suspended relevant food ingredients” at Hong Kong outlets in light of the scandal surrounding Shanghai Husi Food Co., owned by OSI Group of Aurora. Chinese authorities detained five Husi employees after a TV station reported last weekend that the company repackaged and sold meat past its use-by date. McDonald’s in Hong Kong said it used chicken from a Husi factory, but it wasn’t the …
Reported by Chicago S-T 20 hours ago.
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Moog’s 3Q earnings rocket higher
Moog Inc. said Friday its third-quarter earnings rose 44 percent, climbing to $48.1 million, or $1.08 a share. A year ago, the East Aurora-based manufacturer of space and defense components posted earnings of $34.2 million, or 75 cents per share. The company said quarterly sales increased 2 percent to $684 million compared to last year’s $671 million. Leading gainers were aircraft sales (up 8 percent to $294 million) and commercial aircraft sales (up 25 percent to $147 million). Also, the current…
Reported by bizjournals 11 hours ago.
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Firefox 32 Beta and Firefox Aurora reveal minor features, tweaks and improvements
Fresh from its release of Firefox 31.0 FINAL, Mozilla has unveiled Firefox 32.0 Beta 1 and Firefox Aurora 33.0a2 for desktop computers. While there are no jaw-dropping new features in either Beta or Aurora (alpha) builds, both contain a number of minor additions and some useful improvements that help keep the web browser’s evolution ticking over. Firefox 32 sees a new HTTP cache backend -- dubbed version 2 -- move closer to final implementation. Improvements include the optimization of request prioritizations to deliver faster loading times for large content as well as the promise of improved resilience against crashes and… [Continue Reading]
Reported by betanews 11 hours ago.
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DCInsurers - Mountain Launches Agent Sites for Its Team of Independent Insurance Brokers
One of the nation’s top independent insurance agencies is utilizing new technology in an effort to benefit both its team of independent insurance agents as well as its customers.
Denver, Colorado (PRWEB) July 25, 2014
According to a recent study by Nielsen Research, more than 80 percent of potential insurance purchasers log onto the Internet searching for information about certain services before deciding on an insurance company, and thanks to the launching of a new series of agent sites for DCInsurers – Mountain (http://www.mountaininsurance.com) independent brokers, all the information that’s needed to make a great choice is now available to all.
“We feel this gives our brokers a distinct advantage over other independent brokers across Colorado who aren't able to develop their own sites or market their businesses online,” said Kevin Krupka, company president and spokesman for DCInsurers - Mountain.
Krupka explained that DCInsurers - Mountain empowers customers with dozens of insurance products to choose from to ensure that they receive the right products at the best rates available.
"If you live in Aurora, you should be able to have an Aurora Insurance Agent,” Krupka stressed, before adding, “DCInsurers - Mountain wants to be sure that no matter what area of Denver you live in, there will be a DCInsurers - Mountain Broker available to help you.”
The newly launched micro sites will aid in the company’s availability to customers as well as helping customers, which in turn, makes the job of its growing team of independent insurance brokers’ job easier.
The company spokesman went on to point out that for more than 16 years, DCInsurers - Mountain has provided individuals, businesses and organizations in Denver with the highest quality insurance products and services available.
Unlike many Denver insurance agencies, company representatives said, DCInsurers - Mountain is not owned by any of the insurance companies in Denver or elsewhere, therefore it can provide objective information to consumers and small business owners, helping them make informed decisions about their insurance needs.
For more information, please visit: http://www.mountaininsurance.com/denver-insurance-agents and http://www.mountaininsurance.com/about-us.
About DCInsurers - Mountain
We’re a premium Denver insurance agency dedicated to serving our clients' needs. For over 16 years, DCInsurers - Mountain has been providing individuals, businesses and organizations in Denver with the highest quality insurance products and services available.
Unlike many Denver insurance agencies, DCInsurers - Mountain is not owned by any of the insurance companies, therefore we provide objective information to consumers and small business owners, helping them make informed decisions about their insurance needs.
We work with a number of top insurance carriers, assuring that our customers receive competitive rates and comprehensive coverage.
Contact Details:
DCInsurers - Mountain
3705 Kipling Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Tel: 303-420-4774
Source: DCInsurers - Mountain Reported by PRWeb 11 hours ago.
Denver, Colorado (PRWEB) July 25, 2014
According to a recent study by Nielsen Research, more than 80 percent of potential insurance purchasers log onto the Internet searching for information about certain services before deciding on an insurance company, and thanks to the launching of a new series of agent sites for DCInsurers – Mountain (http://www.mountaininsurance.com) independent brokers, all the information that’s needed to make a great choice is now available to all.
“We feel this gives our brokers a distinct advantage over other independent brokers across Colorado who aren't able to develop their own sites or market their businesses online,” said Kevin Krupka, company president and spokesman for DCInsurers - Mountain.
Krupka explained that DCInsurers - Mountain empowers customers with dozens of insurance products to choose from to ensure that they receive the right products at the best rates available.
"If you live in Aurora, you should be able to have an Aurora Insurance Agent,” Krupka stressed, before adding, “DCInsurers - Mountain wants to be sure that no matter what area of Denver you live in, there will be a DCInsurers - Mountain Broker available to help you.”
The newly launched micro sites will aid in the company’s availability to customers as well as helping customers, which in turn, makes the job of its growing team of independent insurance brokers’ job easier.
The company spokesman went on to point out that for more than 16 years, DCInsurers - Mountain has provided individuals, businesses and organizations in Denver with the highest quality insurance products and services available.
Unlike many Denver insurance agencies, company representatives said, DCInsurers - Mountain is not owned by any of the insurance companies in Denver or elsewhere, therefore it can provide objective information to consumers and small business owners, helping them make informed decisions about their insurance needs.
For more information, please visit: http://www.mountaininsurance.com/denver-insurance-agents and http://www.mountaininsurance.com/about-us.
About DCInsurers - Mountain
We’re a premium Denver insurance agency dedicated to serving our clients' needs. For over 16 years, DCInsurers - Mountain has been providing individuals, businesses and organizations in Denver with the highest quality insurance products and services available.
Unlike many Denver insurance agencies, DCInsurers - Mountain is not owned by any of the insurance companies, therefore we provide objective information to consumers and small business owners, helping them make informed decisions about their insurance needs.
We work with a number of top insurance carriers, assuring that our customers receive competitive rates and comprehensive coverage.
Contact Details:
DCInsurers - Mountain
3705 Kipling Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Tel: 303-420-4774
Source: DCInsurers - Mountain Reported by PRWeb 11 hours ago.
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Disrupted: How Immigration Treated Me Like a Criminal at the US Border
*"We're denying you reentry into the United States and deporting you back to Mexico tonight. You won't be allowed back into the U.S."*
Those were the dreadful and unexpected words I received from two Customs and Border Protection officers as I returned to the U.S. through LAX airport.
My name is Aurora Chisté, proud Italian and founder of Hack for Big Choices, and this is how I was nearly deported and treated as a common criminal.
In April 2014, I had returned from Guadalajara, Mexico, after running a successful hackathon. I was looking forward to coming back to share what I had learned from the vibrant, entrepreneurial community I discovered in Mexico. I never suspected my entry back through LAX would become an exercise in frustration and near deportation.
I've lived in the U.S. legally for seven years, and I travel abroad quite often for business. I've become accustomed to the doldrums of international travel and the shuffle of immigration lines. You get to the passport officer, show your visa, get asked a few questions, and move on through. However, this time I was given the silent treatment and told to report to the immigration office without any explanation.
At the office, I was told to just sit and wait. The lack of the common courtesy of an explanation had me worried, and it was a long wait. No one would talk to me, and my requests to use the restroom were repeatedly ignored until a random officer walking by noticed and was kind enough to escort me. He asked me what I had done. I was upset and not feeling talkative, so I simply answered, "Nothing, he replied, "You seem like a good girl. Explain what happened and everything will be fine." I still wasn't sure what I even had to explain!
After considerable time, I was finally escorted into an interrogation room and confronted by two intimidating CBP officers who held looks of scorn and condemnation on their faces. I felt prejudged before I was even told what I was being held for. The officers proceeded to question why I held four separate visas and had been traveling back and forth from the U.S. for the past seven years. I explained to them that I had come to the U.S. to further my education and that my evolution from student to social entrepreneur mirrored my travels and the different visas I held. They seemed to see only an aberrant foreigner randomly traveling to and from the U.S., instead of a skilled person that American companies have tried to hire legally.
I further explained that my current work visa application had been complicated due to a filing mistake and that I had been waiting on a decision. This fell on deaf ears. They searched my backpack and found my hackathon badge, which drew incredible suspicion. They asked, "What's a hackathon? Are you a hacker?" I slowly explained that I'm a social entrepreneur promoting global change through the concept of 'hackathons,' where attendees work together and find solutions to community issues within a tight time constraint. They were dismissive and didn't seem to want to hear an explanation. We spoke two totally different languages. Mine, the language of reasoned hope and optimism. Theirs, the language of suspicious cynicism, fear, and ignorance.
After a litany of questions, I was finally given a reason why I was being held. The two officers viewed my travels as "gaming the system." I denied this, citing that I run a legitimate nonprofit organization based in the U.S., but they were adamant with their stance. My previous notion of being prejudged and condemned was accurate.
This is when I heard those dreadful words, "We're denying you reentry into the United States and deporting you back to Mexico tonight." I was handed a plane ticket, put into a small cage in the back of a police van, and transported to a secondary detention center. I was being treated like a common criminal without having committed any crime.
At our destination, four officers surrounded me. I was deeply embarrassed and ashamed walking against the traffic of happy travelers making their way back to everyday life. How was I being perceived? I soon found myself locked in a room with a pedophile, a woman smuggling $25,000 in cash, and unsavory others. The situation was getting out of hand for me, and I couldn't keep back the tears anymore. I didn't belong here. This wasn't the America I thought I knew.
I was given a final chance to speak to a supervising officer and one other. I composed myself and retold my entire story to them. An eternity passed, but I was finally given semi-positive news. The tall, blonde woman supervisor told me that she didn't want to ruin my life and was willing to let me back into the country on a tourist visa as long as I settled my affairs and left the country within a month. This meant I wouldn't be allowed to return for at least a year. It was a small respite after what I had just experienced, and I accepted my fate grudgingly. For the first time during the whole ordeal, I felt like I was finally being treated like a human being instead of a statistic. However, before I was finally released, the other officer turned to me and said hatefully, "If it wasn't for my supervisor here, I would have deported you immediately." Why did he harbor such hate and anger towards foreigners?
I have now been forced to leave the U.S., and I have a better understanding as to why many immigrants manifest feelings of being persecuted while simply trying to make life better for themselves and others. We are viewed as outsiders needing to prove ourselves worthy of being in the U.S. At the same time, I know there are also those who understand the difficulties faced by immigrants and are working hard to solve these issues.
I hope that my story can help fuel positive immigration reform in a country that has given me so much to be thankful for. America is where I learned to become a strong, independent woman capable of leading an international organization. Even though I will be kept out of the U.S. for at least a year, I will continue my work with Hack For Big Choices within the international community. Hopefully, I can one day come back and create a better world with the country I still love.
My thanks to Ehb Teng for his help co-authoring this post. Reported by Huffington Post 10 hours ago.
Those were the dreadful and unexpected words I received from two Customs and Border Protection officers as I returned to the U.S. through LAX airport.
My name is Aurora Chisté, proud Italian and founder of Hack for Big Choices, and this is how I was nearly deported and treated as a common criminal.
In April 2014, I had returned from Guadalajara, Mexico, after running a successful hackathon. I was looking forward to coming back to share what I had learned from the vibrant, entrepreneurial community I discovered in Mexico. I never suspected my entry back through LAX would become an exercise in frustration and near deportation.
I've lived in the U.S. legally for seven years, and I travel abroad quite often for business. I've become accustomed to the doldrums of international travel and the shuffle of immigration lines. You get to the passport officer, show your visa, get asked a few questions, and move on through. However, this time I was given the silent treatment and told to report to the immigration office without any explanation.
At the office, I was told to just sit and wait. The lack of the common courtesy of an explanation had me worried, and it was a long wait. No one would talk to me, and my requests to use the restroom were repeatedly ignored until a random officer walking by noticed and was kind enough to escort me. He asked me what I had done. I was upset and not feeling talkative, so I simply answered, "Nothing, he replied, "You seem like a good girl. Explain what happened and everything will be fine." I still wasn't sure what I even had to explain!
After considerable time, I was finally escorted into an interrogation room and confronted by two intimidating CBP officers who held looks of scorn and condemnation on their faces. I felt prejudged before I was even told what I was being held for. The officers proceeded to question why I held four separate visas and had been traveling back and forth from the U.S. for the past seven years. I explained to them that I had come to the U.S. to further my education and that my evolution from student to social entrepreneur mirrored my travels and the different visas I held. They seemed to see only an aberrant foreigner randomly traveling to and from the U.S., instead of a skilled person that American companies have tried to hire legally.
I further explained that my current work visa application had been complicated due to a filing mistake and that I had been waiting on a decision. This fell on deaf ears. They searched my backpack and found my hackathon badge, which drew incredible suspicion. They asked, "What's a hackathon? Are you a hacker?" I slowly explained that I'm a social entrepreneur promoting global change through the concept of 'hackathons,' where attendees work together and find solutions to community issues within a tight time constraint. They were dismissive and didn't seem to want to hear an explanation. We spoke two totally different languages. Mine, the language of reasoned hope and optimism. Theirs, the language of suspicious cynicism, fear, and ignorance.
After a litany of questions, I was finally given a reason why I was being held. The two officers viewed my travels as "gaming the system." I denied this, citing that I run a legitimate nonprofit organization based in the U.S., but they were adamant with their stance. My previous notion of being prejudged and condemned was accurate.
This is when I heard those dreadful words, "We're denying you reentry into the United States and deporting you back to Mexico tonight." I was handed a plane ticket, put into a small cage in the back of a police van, and transported to a secondary detention center. I was being treated like a common criminal without having committed any crime.
At our destination, four officers surrounded me. I was deeply embarrassed and ashamed walking against the traffic of happy travelers making their way back to everyday life. How was I being perceived? I soon found myself locked in a room with a pedophile, a woman smuggling $25,000 in cash, and unsavory others. The situation was getting out of hand for me, and I couldn't keep back the tears anymore. I didn't belong here. This wasn't the America I thought I knew.
I was given a final chance to speak to a supervising officer and one other. I composed myself and retold my entire story to them. An eternity passed, but I was finally given semi-positive news. The tall, blonde woman supervisor told me that she didn't want to ruin my life and was willing to let me back into the country on a tourist visa as long as I settled my affairs and left the country within a month. This meant I wouldn't be allowed to return for at least a year. It was a small respite after what I had just experienced, and I accepted my fate grudgingly. For the first time during the whole ordeal, I felt like I was finally being treated like a human being instead of a statistic. However, before I was finally released, the other officer turned to me and said hatefully, "If it wasn't for my supervisor here, I would have deported you immediately." Why did he harbor such hate and anger towards foreigners?
I have now been forced to leave the U.S., and I have a better understanding as to why many immigrants manifest feelings of being persecuted while simply trying to make life better for themselves and others. We are viewed as outsiders needing to prove ourselves worthy of being in the U.S. At the same time, I know there are also those who understand the difficulties faced by immigrants and are working hard to solve these issues.
I hope that my story can help fuel positive immigration reform in a country that has given me so much to be thankful for. America is where I learned to become a strong, independent woman capable of leading an international organization. Even though I will be kept out of the U.S. for at least a year, I will continue my work with Hack For Big Choices within the international community. Hopefully, I can one day come back and create a better world with the country I still love.
My thanks to Ehb Teng for his help co-authoring this post. Reported by Huffington Post 10 hours ago.
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Are We Welcome Entrepreneurs or Unwanted Criminals?
*"We're denying you reentry into the United States and deporting you back to Mexico tonight. You won't be allowed back into the U.S."*
Those were the dreadful and unexpected words I received from two Customs and Border Protection officers as I returned to the U.S. through LAX airport.
My name is Aurora Chisté, proud Italian and founder of Hack for Big Choices, and this is how I was nearly deported and treated as a common criminal.
In April 2014, I had returned from Guadalajara, Mexico, after running a successful hackathon. I was looking forward to coming back to share what I had learned from the vibrant, entrepreneurial community I discovered in Mexico. I never suspected my entry back through LAX would become an exercise in frustration and near deportation.
I've lived in the U.S. legally for seven years, and I travel abroad quite often for business. I've become accustomed to the doldrums of international travel and the shuffle of immigration lines. You get to the passport officer, show your visa, get asked a few questions, and move on through. However, this time I was given the silent treatment and told to report to the immigration office without any explanation.
At the office, I was told to just sit and wait. The lack of the common courtesy of an explanation had me worried, and it was a long wait. No one would talk to me, and my requests to use the restroom were repeatedly ignored until a random officer walking by noticed and was kind enough to escort me. He asked me what I had done. I was upset and not feeling talkative, so I simply answered, "Nothing, he replied, "You seem like a good girl. Explain what happened and everything will be fine." I still wasn't sure what I even had to explain!
After considerable time, I was finally escorted into an interrogation room and confronted by two intimidating CBP officers who held looks of scorn and condemnation on their faces. I felt prejudged before I was even told what I was being held for. The officers proceeded to question why I held four separate visas and had been traveling back and forth from the U.S. for the past seven years. I explained to them that I had come to the U.S. to further my education and that my evolution from student to social entrepreneur mirrored my travels and the different visas I held. They seemed to see only an aberrant foreigner randomly traveling to and from the U.S., instead of a skilled person that American companies have tried to hire legally.
I further explained that my current work visa application had been complicated due to a filing mistake and that I had been waiting on a decision. This fell on deaf ears. They searched my backpack and found my hackathon badge, which drew incredible suspicion. They asked, "What's a hackathon? Are you a hacker?" I slowly explained that I'm a social entrepreneur promoting global change through the concept of 'hackathons,' where attendees work together and find solutions to community issues within a tight time constraint. They were dismissive and didn't seem to want to hear an explanation. We spoke two totally different languages. Mine, the language of reasoned hope and optimism. Theirs, the language of suspicious cynicism, fear, and ignorance.
After a litany of questions, I was finally given a reason why I was being held. The two officers viewed my travels as "gaming the system." I denied this, citing that I run a legitimate nonprofit organization based in the U.S., but they were adamant with their stance. My previous notion of being prejudged and condemned was accurate.
This is when I heard those dreadful words, "We're denying you reentry into the United States and deporting you back to Mexico tonight." I was handed a plane ticket, put into a small cage in the back of a police van, and transported to a secondary detention center. I was being treated like a common criminal without having committed any crime.
At our destination, four officers surrounded me. I was deeply embarrassed and ashamed walking against the traffic of happy travelers making their way back to everyday life. How was I being perceived? I soon found myself locked in a room with a pedophile, a woman smuggling $25,000 in cash, and unsavory others. The situation was getting out of hand for me, and I couldn't keep back the tears anymore. I didn't belong here. This wasn't the America I thought I knew.
I was given a final chance to speak to a supervising officer and one other. I composed myself and retold my entire story to them. An eternity passed, but I was finally given semi-positive news. The tall, blonde woman supervisor told me that she didn't want to ruin my life and was willing to let me back into the country on a tourist visa as long as I settled my affairs and left the country within a month. This meant I wouldn't be allowed to return for at least a year. It was a small respite after what I had just experienced, and I accepted my fate grudgingly. For the first time during the whole ordeal, I felt like I was finally being treated like a human being instead of a statistic. However, before I was finally released, the other officer turned to me and said hatefully, "If it wasn't for my supervisor here, I would have deported you immediately." Why did he harbor such hate and anger towards foreigners?
I have now been forced to leave the U.S., and I have a better understanding as to why many immigrants manifest feelings of being persecuted while simply trying to make life better for themselves and others. We are viewed as outsiders needing to prove ourselves worthy of being in the U.S. At the same time, I know there are also those who understand the difficulties faced by immigrants and are working hard to solve these issues.
I hope that my story can help fuel positive immigration reform in a country that has given me so much to be thankful for. America is where I learned to become a strong, independent woman capable of leading an international organization. Even though I will be kept out of the U.S. for at least a year, I will continue my work with Hack For Big Choices within the international community. Hopefully, I can one day come back and create a better world with the country I still love.
My thanks to Ehb Teng for his help co-authoring this post. Reported by Huffington Post 6 hours ago.
Those were the dreadful and unexpected words I received from two Customs and Border Protection officers as I returned to the U.S. through LAX airport.
My name is Aurora Chisté, proud Italian and founder of Hack for Big Choices, and this is how I was nearly deported and treated as a common criminal.
In April 2014, I had returned from Guadalajara, Mexico, after running a successful hackathon. I was looking forward to coming back to share what I had learned from the vibrant, entrepreneurial community I discovered in Mexico. I never suspected my entry back through LAX would become an exercise in frustration and near deportation.
I've lived in the U.S. legally for seven years, and I travel abroad quite often for business. I've become accustomed to the doldrums of international travel and the shuffle of immigration lines. You get to the passport officer, show your visa, get asked a few questions, and move on through. However, this time I was given the silent treatment and told to report to the immigration office without any explanation.
At the office, I was told to just sit and wait. The lack of the common courtesy of an explanation had me worried, and it was a long wait. No one would talk to me, and my requests to use the restroom were repeatedly ignored until a random officer walking by noticed and was kind enough to escort me. He asked me what I had done. I was upset and not feeling talkative, so I simply answered, "Nothing, he replied, "You seem like a good girl. Explain what happened and everything will be fine." I still wasn't sure what I even had to explain!
After considerable time, I was finally escorted into an interrogation room and confronted by two intimidating CBP officers who held looks of scorn and condemnation on their faces. I felt prejudged before I was even told what I was being held for. The officers proceeded to question why I held four separate visas and had been traveling back and forth from the U.S. for the past seven years. I explained to them that I had come to the U.S. to further my education and that my evolution from student to social entrepreneur mirrored my travels and the different visas I held. They seemed to see only an aberrant foreigner randomly traveling to and from the U.S., instead of a skilled person that American companies have tried to hire legally.
I further explained that my current work visa application had been complicated due to a filing mistake and that I had been waiting on a decision. This fell on deaf ears. They searched my backpack and found my hackathon badge, which drew incredible suspicion. They asked, "What's a hackathon? Are you a hacker?" I slowly explained that I'm a social entrepreneur promoting global change through the concept of 'hackathons,' where attendees work together and find solutions to community issues within a tight time constraint. They were dismissive and didn't seem to want to hear an explanation. We spoke two totally different languages. Mine, the language of reasoned hope and optimism. Theirs, the language of suspicious cynicism, fear, and ignorance.
After a litany of questions, I was finally given a reason why I was being held. The two officers viewed my travels as "gaming the system." I denied this, citing that I run a legitimate nonprofit organization based in the U.S., but they were adamant with their stance. My previous notion of being prejudged and condemned was accurate.
This is when I heard those dreadful words, "We're denying you reentry into the United States and deporting you back to Mexico tonight." I was handed a plane ticket, put into a small cage in the back of a police van, and transported to a secondary detention center. I was being treated like a common criminal without having committed any crime.
At our destination, four officers surrounded me. I was deeply embarrassed and ashamed walking against the traffic of happy travelers making their way back to everyday life. How was I being perceived? I soon found myself locked in a room with a pedophile, a woman smuggling $25,000 in cash, and unsavory others. The situation was getting out of hand for me, and I couldn't keep back the tears anymore. I didn't belong here. This wasn't the America I thought I knew.
I was given a final chance to speak to a supervising officer and one other. I composed myself and retold my entire story to them. An eternity passed, but I was finally given semi-positive news. The tall, blonde woman supervisor told me that she didn't want to ruin my life and was willing to let me back into the country on a tourist visa as long as I settled my affairs and left the country within a month. This meant I wouldn't be allowed to return for at least a year. It was a small respite after what I had just experienced, and I accepted my fate grudgingly. For the first time during the whole ordeal, I felt like I was finally being treated like a human being instead of a statistic. However, before I was finally released, the other officer turned to me and said hatefully, "If it wasn't for my supervisor here, I would have deported you immediately." Why did he harbor such hate and anger towards foreigners?
I have now been forced to leave the U.S., and I have a better understanding as to why many immigrants manifest feelings of being persecuted while simply trying to make life better for themselves and others. We are viewed as outsiders needing to prove ourselves worthy of being in the U.S. At the same time, I know there are also those who understand the difficulties faced by immigrants and are working hard to solve these issues.
I hope that my story can help fuel positive immigration reform in a country that has given me so much to be thankful for. America is where I learned to become a strong, independent woman capable of leading an international organization. Even though I will be kept out of the U.S. for at least a year, I will continue my work with Hack For Big Choices within the international community. Hopefully, I can one day come back and create a better world with the country I still love.
My thanks to Ehb Teng for his help co-authoring this post. Reported by Huffington Post 6 hours ago.
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The NRA's Most Ridiculous Video (So Far) Calls for Government Subsidized Free Ammunition
The National Rifle Association (NRA) has been responsible for countless nonsensical, totally illogical and sadistically irrational pro-gun slogans. It's kind of what the NRA does. Its executive vice president and chief crackpot, Wayne LaPierre is a never-ending geyser of these easy-to-repeat yet easily debunkable slogans. So it came as no surprise when the NRA released a brand new YouTube video that literally makes no sense whatsoever -- on any level. In fact, it's so off-the-rails that it's difficult to imagine even the most loyal NRA automatons buying into what it says. Here's the video (via MMFA):How can I make such a sweeping assumption about NRA loyalists? Mainly because the host of the video, NRA "commentator" Billy Johnson, isn't LaPierre or anyone who "looks" like your typical NRA goon. Not that they all look the same, but I've never seen any NRA people who look like the host of this video. Billy appears to be from the same casting agency that gave us the Healthcare.gov "Pajama Boy" and that leather-jacket hipster Millennial from a GOP video back in March. Put it this way, Billy looks less NRA and more PBR. Of course there's nothing wrong with casting Mr. Johnson, but it does, however, speak to the fact that the NRA is trying to look smarter and hipper. Unfortunately, the words coming out of Billy's mouth are just as ridiculous as if they came out of Ted Nugent's mouth.
Anyway, you might recall Billy's previous performance in which he suggested that we stop using the phrase "mass shootings" and the word "gunman" when events like Santa Barbara or Sandy Hook occur. Why? Because it makes guns, you know, look bad. If you think that's stupid, you ain't seen nothing yet.
*1) The title is crazy.* The video is titled "Everyone Gets A Gun." I won't even dig into the long list of ramifications commensurate with such an overly broad idea. No, not everyone gets to have a gun. Haven't LaPierre and the NRA been screaming about launching a mental health database accessible by gun dealers so mentally incompetent people can't buy AR-15s from Walmart? What about all those "bad guys with guns?" Should they be allowed to "get a gun?" Maybe I'm confused, but I thought the NRA was against giving literally everyone a gun.
*2) Education, parks and jobs don't kill people.* This part might take a while. Billy begins by telling us that the U.S. government has an education policy, a parks policy and a jobs policy, all of which are designed to increase access to these clearly beneficial things rather than to restrict access to them. See what he's getting at here? He continues by telling us that U.S. gun policy is all about restricting access, not increasing access in spite of the Second Amendment. So, in Billy's teeny-tiny hipster brain, guns are equivalent to education, parks and jobs. They're not. In any way.
He inexplicably admits with a sarcastic zinger that education doesn't harm anyone. "Perhaps we should think seriously about who we give access to knowledge. They could us it to do a lot of damage." Again, he's being sarcastic and doesn't really mean it. Which case, right! Education is harmless, unlike firearms, which are weapons used in tens of thousands of deaths every year. Show me one example in which a school has been used as a weapon to kill 10 out of every 100,000 Americans. The same goes for access to jobs or parks.
However, what Billy doesn't appear to grasp is that there are many laws -- useful ones -- that regulate education, labor and parks. Many National Parks charge admission. Other parks are closed during certain hours, or sections of the parks are restricted due to hazardous conditions. We also aren't allowed to run around a park and do whatever the hell we want. We can't vandalize the parks, we can't drive on certain terrain, we can't cut down trees or hunt animals without permission. As for labor, where do we begin? Labor regulations maintain a 40-hour work week; they prevent the exploitation of children; they prevent discrimination; they allow employers to not hire someone based on drug use or a criminal record. The list goes on and on. Something tells me Billy didn't fully think this through.
While we're here, it doesn't hurt to mention how the largely pro-gun right has been trying to restrict access to birth control, affordable college educations, reproductive healthcare and even voting.
*3) Read a newspaper, Billy.* I'm not sure where he's getting his news, but this is just wrong: "We don't have a U.S. gun policy. We have a U.S. anti-gun policy." Baffled? I am. "What if we were to design policy around the assumption that people need guns?" Seriously, what the hell is he talking about? Since the Sandy Hook massacre alone, far more pro-gun laws have been passed than anti-gun laws. Here are a few headlines that Billy clearly missed.
Michigan: Update on Pro-Gun Reforms in Lansing
Massachusetts: Senate Strips Gun Control Language From Gun Bill
Kentucky: Comprehensive Pro-Gun Reform Legislation Takes Effect Tomorrow
"Why Not One? Why Not Zero?" Gov. Christie Vetoes N.J. Magazine Ban
West Virginia: Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Expands to Nebraska
Missouri: Governor Signs Pro-Gun Bill, Another Awaits his Signature
Kansas: Two Pro-Gun Bills Take Effect Today
Idaho: Concealed Carry Expansion and Youth Hunting Laws Effective Today
Georgia: Comprehensive Pro-Gun Law Takes Effect Today
Virginia: New Pro-Gun/Pro-Hunting Laws Go Into Effect Tomorrow
Mississippi: Important NRA-Backed Laws Take Effect Tomorrow
Tennessee: Pro-Gun/Pro-Hunting Bills to Take Effect Tomorrow
Maryland: Multiple Pro-Hunting Bills to Take Effect Tomorrow
Indiana: Pro-Gun Legislation Takes Effect Tomorrow
Pennsylvania: Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Expands to Utah
These are all following the cold-blooded murder of two dozen children and teachers at Sandy Hook -- wait. Strike that. Correction. Sadly, these headlines are all from the last 25 days! And in case you're worried the articles might be sourced from the pesky liberal media, I gathered the headlines from the NRA's Institute for Legislative Action website. Not only is there no such thing as a sweeping "anti-gun policy" here, but Billy doesn't seem to be familiar with headlines that have appeared on one of his own affiliated websites.
Toss into the mix the brutal reality that even after the AR-15 was used in numerous mass shootings, most notably at Sandy Hook and Aurora, it continues to be the most popular firearm in the U.S., with gun groups and even sitting congressmen giving them away as coveted prizes. Not a single law has been passed to ban such weapons in spite of the ongoing mass shootings in which ARs were used; nor have pro-gun activists carrying loaded AR-15s at protests and in public places been routinely arrested simply for carrying one.
*4) "Guns make people's lives better."* Oh please. At the very most, guns might help someone who relies upon wild game to survive. And, when used by the police or the military, there's a conceivable benefit in terms of safety. But owning a gun doesn't inherently improve one's life. For most people, it's like buying an expensive retail product, then sticking that product in the closet. We might need it some day, but chances are we won't ever actually use it.
Billy continues by saying that U.S. gun policy should encourage people to buy guns and "even reward those people who use them." Yeah, that's a fantastic idea. We totally need to incentivize gun usage because it just doesn't happen often enough. "What if instead of gun-free zones, we had gun-required zones?" Like where?! I have an idea: why not make the neighborhood where Billy lives a "gun-required" zone. What could possibly go wrong?
Okay, enough of this. There are a couple more minutes left in the video, but it's getting to be unfairly easy to destroy it. Suffice to say, in the remaining moments, Billy suggests federally-subsidized firearms and "yearly allotments of free ammunition." His justification? We subsidize healthcare and education, so why not? Wait, does that mean the NRA supports government subsidies in these areas? Interesting. Maybe they're not all bad. Ah, what am I saying? Of course they're all bad.
Cross-posted at The Daily Banter.
Click here to listen to the Bubble Genius Bob & Chez Show podcast.
BobCesca.com Blog with special thanks to Jason Kalafat. Reported by Huffington Post 3 hours ago.
Anyway, you might recall Billy's previous performance in which he suggested that we stop using the phrase "mass shootings" and the word "gunman" when events like Santa Barbara or Sandy Hook occur. Why? Because it makes guns, you know, look bad. If you think that's stupid, you ain't seen nothing yet.
*1) The title is crazy.* The video is titled "Everyone Gets A Gun." I won't even dig into the long list of ramifications commensurate with such an overly broad idea. No, not everyone gets to have a gun. Haven't LaPierre and the NRA been screaming about launching a mental health database accessible by gun dealers so mentally incompetent people can't buy AR-15s from Walmart? What about all those "bad guys with guns?" Should they be allowed to "get a gun?" Maybe I'm confused, but I thought the NRA was against giving literally everyone a gun.
*2) Education, parks and jobs don't kill people.* This part might take a while. Billy begins by telling us that the U.S. government has an education policy, a parks policy and a jobs policy, all of which are designed to increase access to these clearly beneficial things rather than to restrict access to them. See what he's getting at here? He continues by telling us that U.S. gun policy is all about restricting access, not increasing access in spite of the Second Amendment. So, in Billy's teeny-tiny hipster brain, guns are equivalent to education, parks and jobs. They're not. In any way.
He inexplicably admits with a sarcastic zinger that education doesn't harm anyone. "Perhaps we should think seriously about who we give access to knowledge. They could us it to do a lot of damage." Again, he's being sarcastic and doesn't really mean it. Which case, right! Education is harmless, unlike firearms, which are weapons used in tens of thousands of deaths every year. Show me one example in which a school has been used as a weapon to kill 10 out of every 100,000 Americans. The same goes for access to jobs or parks.
However, what Billy doesn't appear to grasp is that there are many laws -- useful ones -- that regulate education, labor and parks. Many National Parks charge admission. Other parks are closed during certain hours, or sections of the parks are restricted due to hazardous conditions. We also aren't allowed to run around a park and do whatever the hell we want. We can't vandalize the parks, we can't drive on certain terrain, we can't cut down trees or hunt animals without permission. As for labor, where do we begin? Labor regulations maintain a 40-hour work week; they prevent the exploitation of children; they prevent discrimination; they allow employers to not hire someone based on drug use or a criminal record. The list goes on and on. Something tells me Billy didn't fully think this through.
While we're here, it doesn't hurt to mention how the largely pro-gun right has been trying to restrict access to birth control, affordable college educations, reproductive healthcare and even voting.
*3) Read a newspaper, Billy.* I'm not sure where he's getting his news, but this is just wrong: "We don't have a U.S. gun policy. We have a U.S. anti-gun policy." Baffled? I am. "What if we were to design policy around the assumption that people need guns?" Seriously, what the hell is he talking about? Since the Sandy Hook massacre alone, far more pro-gun laws have been passed than anti-gun laws. Here are a few headlines that Billy clearly missed.
Michigan: Update on Pro-Gun Reforms in Lansing
Massachusetts: Senate Strips Gun Control Language From Gun Bill
Kentucky: Comprehensive Pro-Gun Reform Legislation Takes Effect Tomorrow
"Why Not One? Why Not Zero?" Gov. Christie Vetoes N.J. Magazine Ban
West Virginia: Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Expands to Nebraska
Missouri: Governor Signs Pro-Gun Bill, Another Awaits his Signature
Kansas: Two Pro-Gun Bills Take Effect Today
Idaho: Concealed Carry Expansion and Youth Hunting Laws Effective Today
Georgia: Comprehensive Pro-Gun Law Takes Effect Today
Virginia: New Pro-Gun/Pro-Hunting Laws Go Into Effect Tomorrow
Mississippi: Important NRA-Backed Laws Take Effect Tomorrow
Tennessee: Pro-Gun/Pro-Hunting Bills to Take Effect Tomorrow
Maryland: Multiple Pro-Hunting Bills to Take Effect Tomorrow
Indiana: Pro-Gun Legislation Takes Effect Tomorrow
Pennsylvania: Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Expands to Utah
These are all following the cold-blooded murder of two dozen children and teachers at Sandy Hook -- wait. Strike that. Correction. Sadly, these headlines are all from the last 25 days! And in case you're worried the articles might be sourced from the pesky liberal media, I gathered the headlines from the NRA's Institute for Legislative Action website. Not only is there no such thing as a sweeping "anti-gun policy" here, but Billy doesn't seem to be familiar with headlines that have appeared on one of his own affiliated websites.
Toss into the mix the brutal reality that even after the AR-15 was used in numerous mass shootings, most notably at Sandy Hook and Aurora, it continues to be the most popular firearm in the U.S., with gun groups and even sitting congressmen giving them away as coveted prizes. Not a single law has been passed to ban such weapons in spite of the ongoing mass shootings in which ARs were used; nor have pro-gun activists carrying loaded AR-15s at protests and in public places been routinely arrested simply for carrying one.
*4) "Guns make people's lives better."* Oh please. At the very most, guns might help someone who relies upon wild game to survive. And, when used by the police or the military, there's a conceivable benefit in terms of safety. But owning a gun doesn't inherently improve one's life. For most people, it's like buying an expensive retail product, then sticking that product in the closet. We might need it some day, but chances are we won't ever actually use it.
Billy continues by saying that U.S. gun policy should encourage people to buy guns and "even reward those people who use them." Yeah, that's a fantastic idea. We totally need to incentivize gun usage because it just doesn't happen often enough. "What if instead of gun-free zones, we had gun-required zones?" Like where?! I have an idea: why not make the neighborhood where Billy lives a "gun-required" zone. What could possibly go wrong?
Okay, enough of this. There are a couple more minutes left in the video, but it's getting to be unfairly easy to destroy it. Suffice to say, in the remaining moments, Billy suggests federally-subsidized firearms and "yearly allotments of free ammunition." His justification? We subsidize healthcare and education, so why not? Wait, does that mean the NRA supports government subsidies in these areas? Interesting. Maybe they're not all bad. Ah, what am I saying? Of course they're all bad.
Cross-posted at The Daily Banter.
Click here to listen to the Bubble Genius Bob & Chez Show podcast.
BobCesca.com Blog with special thanks to Jason Kalafat. Reported by Huffington Post 3 hours ago.
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Stonebridge Companies’ Residence Inn by Marriott Denver International Airport Hotel Completes Renovation
Redesign of public space and guest room refresh provides extended-stay travelers optimized comfort and amenities.
Denver, CO (PRWEB) July 26, 2014
The Residence Inn by Marriott Denver International Airport hotel in Aurora, Colorado has announced the completion of a substantial property renovation. The new and improved public spaces are designed to enhance the comfort and lifestyle of travelers on the road today, offering flexible spaces and amenities to help maintain a healthy balance and routine while traveling. Complimentary wireless Internet and private “nooks” with personal high-definition flat screen televisions provide a quiet workspace for hotel guests.
The Residence Inn Denver International Airport hotel’s 124 residential-style suites offer accommodations that are larger than traditional hotel guestrooms. Updated suite kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators and stainless steel appliances, making living on the road easier and affordable for both business travelers and families alike. An expansive in-room workspace, beautiful 37-inch flat screen televisions, modern bathrooms, brand new luxury bedding, and additional living space allow travelers to live and rest comfortably. The hotel’s fitness center has also been updated, and features brand new state-of-the-art equipment.
To schedule a tour of the newly renovated Residence Inn Denver International Airport Hotel, located in the Gateway Business Park at the intersection of I-70 & Pena Boulevard, contact the Sales Department at 303-459-8000. For reservations, visit the hotel online at http://www.residenceinndia.com.
The Residence Inn by Marriott Denver International Airport hotel is located conveniently close to the Denver International Airport. It offers guests all the comforts of home while providing easy access to many Colorado attractions like the Buckley Air Force Base, University of Colorado Health Sciences Hospital, Sports Authority Arena, Coors Field, Pepsi Center and the Elitch Gardens Theme Park. Guests enjoy spacious, luxurious rooms with fully equipped kitchens, full-size appliances, granite counter-tops and a separate living area with a sofa sleeper. Hotel amenities include free daily hot breakfast buffet, 24-hour airport shuttle service, complimentary high-speed Internet access, fitness center, indoor pool and whirlpool and much more. Monday through Wednesday, guests are also invited to attend the Managers Reception for free beer, soft drinks and a light meal. The Residence Inn by Marriott Denver International Airport hotel is proudly managed by Stonebridge Companies in Denver, CO.
Founded in 1991 by Navin C. Dimond, Stonebridge Companies is a privately owned, innovative hotel owner, operator and developer headquartered near Denver, Colorado. The company’s current portfolio entails 45 hotels with over 7,000 rooms nationwide. This diverse listing of properties includes select-service, extended-stay, mid-scale and full-service hotels in markets throughout the U.S. For detailed information, visit our website at http://www.SBCOS.com. Reported by PRWeb 16 hours ago.
Denver, CO (PRWEB) July 26, 2014
The Residence Inn by Marriott Denver International Airport hotel in Aurora, Colorado has announced the completion of a substantial property renovation. The new and improved public spaces are designed to enhance the comfort and lifestyle of travelers on the road today, offering flexible spaces and amenities to help maintain a healthy balance and routine while traveling. Complimentary wireless Internet and private “nooks” with personal high-definition flat screen televisions provide a quiet workspace for hotel guests.
The Residence Inn Denver International Airport hotel’s 124 residential-style suites offer accommodations that are larger than traditional hotel guestrooms. Updated suite kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators and stainless steel appliances, making living on the road easier and affordable for both business travelers and families alike. An expansive in-room workspace, beautiful 37-inch flat screen televisions, modern bathrooms, brand new luxury bedding, and additional living space allow travelers to live and rest comfortably. The hotel’s fitness center has also been updated, and features brand new state-of-the-art equipment.
To schedule a tour of the newly renovated Residence Inn Denver International Airport Hotel, located in the Gateway Business Park at the intersection of I-70 & Pena Boulevard, contact the Sales Department at 303-459-8000. For reservations, visit the hotel online at http://www.residenceinndia.com.
The Residence Inn by Marriott Denver International Airport hotel is located conveniently close to the Denver International Airport. It offers guests all the comforts of home while providing easy access to many Colorado attractions like the Buckley Air Force Base, University of Colorado Health Sciences Hospital, Sports Authority Arena, Coors Field, Pepsi Center and the Elitch Gardens Theme Park. Guests enjoy spacious, luxurious rooms with fully equipped kitchens, full-size appliances, granite counter-tops and a separate living area with a sofa sleeper. Hotel amenities include free daily hot breakfast buffet, 24-hour airport shuttle service, complimentary high-speed Internet access, fitness center, indoor pool and whirlpool and much more. Monday through Wednesday, guests are also invited to attend the Managers Reception for free beer, soft drinks and a light meal. The Residence Inn by Marriott Denver International Airport hotel is proudly managed by Stonebridge Companies in Denver, CO.
Founded in 1991 by Navin C. Dimond, Stonebridge Companies is a privately owned, innovative hotel owner, operator and developer headquartered near Denver, Colorado. The company’s current portfolio entails 45 hotels with over 7,000 rooms nationwide. This diverse listing of properties includes select-service, extended-stay, mid-scale and full-service hotels in markets throughout the U.S. For detailed information, visit our website at http://www.SBCOS.com. Reported by PRWeb 16 hours ago.
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Big rabbit found in Aurora, owner not located
AURORA — A giant, 14-pound rabbit was found in Aurora and the animal's owner has not yet been located.
Reported by Denver Post 3 hours ago.
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OSI To Recall All Meat From Shanghai Plant As McDonald's Faces Questions
OSI Group, an Aurora, Illinois meat producer, said it would recall all meat processed at a Shanghai plant at the center of a reported safety scandal that has dragged in McDonald’s in mainland China, Hong Kong and Japan.
Reported by Forbes.com 14 hours ago.
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