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Will mental illness save Holmes' life?

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James Holmes' insanity defense may have failed when he was found guilty of first-degree murder in the Aurora movie theater massacre, but his attorneys will likely raise his mental illness again when they try to persuade jurors to spare his life. Reported by CNN.com 22 hours ago.

Gun Shop Owner Declares Store 'Muslim-Free Zone' (Video)

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Gun Shop Owner Declares Store 'Muslim-Free Zone' (Video) A Florida gun shop owner’s video declaring his store a “Muslim-free zone” has sparked controversy with some people believing he may be violating civil rights.

“We’re in battle, patriots,” Andy Hallinan, 28, is heard saying in the video, as he sits in front of a Confederate flag with his arms crossed.

Hallinan is a self-proclaimed high school dropout from Massachusetts who became a gun shop owner in Inverness shortly after the tragic theater shootings in Aurora, Colorado in 2012, FOX 13 reported.

“Something snapped in my soul and I've been on a quest,” Hallinan told the news station. He said his quest is to arm and train as many people as he can to make Central Florida a safe place to live.

But in the wake of the recent shooting deaths of five U.S. servicemen in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Hallinan made a video introducing a new rule for his shop.

“I have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure the safety of all patriots in my community, and so effective immediately, I'm declaring Florida Gun Supply as a ‘Muslim-free zone,’” Hallinan said in the video. “I will not arm and train those who wish to do harm to my fellow patriots.”

He posted the video on the company’s Facebook page and it received plenty of mixed reactions.

“I meant to be offensive,” Hallinan told FOX 13. “I meant to stir debate.”

While the video had its fair share of supporters, not everyone agreed with Hallinan’s new rule, particularly Jeff Berman.

“As a combat vet who fought side by side with the Muslim community, I know the difference between extremism vs. those who want a peaceful life in America,” Berman said. “There are millions of Muslims in [the] U.S., so discriminating against them generally, is wrong.”

But Hallinan says he has another goal in mind.

“My goal is to offend people so they start to realize that the political correctness is a threat to our civilization,” he said. “We're seeing these Jihadis get bolder and bolder and bolder the more politically correct we get.”

The gun shop owner admitted that his new rule would be nearly impossible to enforce. He said he turns 2-3 people away a week if he deems them as a potential threat to the community with a firearm.

Hallinan said that he understands that the majority of Muslims are not violent extremists, but he believes that Islam’s core foundation is evil.

Executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Tampa, Hassan Shibly, said Hallinan’s comments are misinformed and hurtful. He spoke with Hallinan Monday and said the gun shop owner believes that in order to be a devout Muslim, you have to want to kill.

While Shibly believes that Hallinan is violating civil rights, he says legality is the least of his concern.

“He knows very little about Islam and Muslims and I hope we can use this an opportunity,” Shibly explained. “I think we'll change some minds and hearts through conversation and not allow our enemies to divide us.

“Hopefully we build stronger unity amongst a wider group of people that share his similar views...that's what we want out of this ultimately.”

Sources: Fox 13, WFLA / Photo Credit: Screenshot from YouTube Reported by Opposing Views 22 hours ago.

Bona® US and Healthy Child Healthy World Celebrate Five Years of Partnership

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AURORA, Colo., July 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Bona® US, the world leader in hardwood floor care and maintenance since 1919, and Healthy Child Healthy World, a national, nonprofit organization that inspires parents to protect young children from harmful chemicals, today celebrated... Reported by PR Newswire 19 hours ago.

Aurora theater shooting trial, the latest from Day 53

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ARAPAHOE COUNTY — — Denver Post reporter Elizabeth Hernandez's updates from Day 53 of the Aurora theater shooting trial at the Arapahoe County Justice Center in Centennial, Colorado. Reported by Denver Post 18 hours ago.

BBVA's Bancomer Transfer Services appoints Aurora Garza Hagan its new CEO

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HOUSTON, July 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Bancomer Transfer Services Inc. (BTS), the global money transfer services unit that is a part of BBVA's U.S. operations, announced today that Aurora Garza Hagan has been named its new chief executive officer.  Garza Hagan rose up through... Reported by PR Newswire 18 hours ago.

Aurora police, DA to discuss findings about boy who was shot in head

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The Aurora Police Department and the Arapahoe County District Attorney's Office plan to speak Tuesday about the findings into the shooting of a 7-year-old boy who they said was accidently Reported by Denver Post 17 hours ago.

Should Colorado Execute James Holmes?

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Late last week, after 12 weeks of testimony from more than 250 witnesses, and after a day and a half of deliberation, jurors in the trial of James Holmes found him guilty of murder for killing 12 people in an Aurora, Colorado, movie theater in July 2012. Holmes was deemed guilty on 24 counts of first-degree murder, 134 counts of first-degree attempted murder, six counts of attempted second-degree murder, and one count of explosives possession. This week, the sentencing phase begins, and Holmes faces the possibility of the death penalty for his crimes. Reported by Slate 12 hours ago.

Jurors to decide if Aurora movie theater shooter gets death

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Defense attorneys to argue mental illness drove James Holmes' actions.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Reported by USATODAY.com 13 hours ago.

Aurora theater shooting defense attorneys seek to humanize the gunman

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CENTENNIAL — The fifth grade teacher looked across the courtroom to where his former student sat shackled to the floor and pondered a suddenly complex question: What to call this man now? Reported by Denver Post 13 hours ago.

REO Rocks RiverEdge Park

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REO Rocks RiverEdge Park Patch Montgomery, IL -- REO Speedwagon played Aurora's RiverEdge Park on Saturday night. Reported by Patch 10 hours ago.

American Sentinel University Partners with Aureus Medical Group to Provide Travel Nurses with Advanced Degrees for Career Advancement

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American Sentinel University has been named an approved national education provider for Aureus Medical Group to provide its nationwide network of travel nurses with access to relevant and timely nursing curricula that are immediately impactful in their career. Learn more about American Sentinel University’s online nursing degree programs at http://www.americansentinel.edu/nursing

AURORA, Colo. (PRWEB) July 22, 2015

American Sentinel University, an accredited healthcare-focused online university, has been named an approved national education provider for Aureus Medical Group, a nationwide leader in healthcare staffing services in the U.S.

American Sentinel and Aureus Medical Group are dedicated to improving healthcare and understand the importance that advanced education plays in healthcare transformation. American Sentinel offers relevant and timely curricula that are immediately impactful for travel nurses in their careers.

The education partnership provides Aureus Medical Group and its nationwide network of travel nurses with access to affordable, flexible and accredited online advanced nursing degree and certificate programs to enhance their careers and improve patient care. Aureus Medical Group travel nurses will receive a generous tuition reimbursement that allows them to complete higher levels of education while traveling on assignment.

“Advanced degrees provide travel nurses with the edge they need when applying for their next position and will make nurses more likely to be considered for those positions that pay higher and are in desirable locations,” says Judy Burckhardt, Ph.D., MAEd, MSN, RN, dean of nursing programs at American Sentinel University. “Online programs have become even more important in the travel nursing sector for those nurses who want to go back to school and need the flexibility of having education at their fingertips. The flexibility, convenience and accessibility of our online degree programs is appealing for the travel nurse pursuing an advanced degree for greater career advancement.”

“Investing in our people and the future of quality healthcare is at the core of Aureus Medical Group. We're proud to partner with American Sentinel University to offer our nurses opportunities for career development and expanded learning,” said Craig Wolf, vice president and general manager, Aureus Medical Group. “Our commitment to our employees extends beyond their current day to day roles. Whether a nurse is working toward an advanced degree or aspiring to a new career within healthcare, we want to provide the resources to help make this possible. We're pleased that American Sentinel University has joined us in this effort.”

Aureus Medical Group travel nurses gain an advantage from American Sentinel’s online classrooms and coursework as well as its virtual simulations that create a realistic environment for more efficient and effective instruction. The use of this technology and the online format allow nurses to complete assignments around their busy work schedules, wherever they are located and immediately apply these skills in their job to achieve academic and personal success.

Students benefit from American Sentinel’s MySentinel™ Student Support services, which provide a distinctively personal one-on-one approach to online learning.

These services include new student orientation, dedicated student success advisors, tutoring, student resource center, writing center discussion forum to interact with peers and instant messaging services to connect with their advisor outside of work hours. Students also have access to comprehensive online library services, with help from virtual librarians who are available 24-hours a day.

Aureus Medical Group travel nurses can choose from American Sentinel accredited online RN to BSN accelerated nursing degree program, an RN to BSN/MSN fast-track program that enables RNs to earn their BSN and MSN degrees, an MSN program with five specializations: case management, infection prevention and control, nursing education, nursing informatics, and nursing management and organizational leadership, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program with two specializations in executive and educational leadership, a Master of Business Administration Healthcare, and an infection prevention and control certificate program.

Learn more about American Sentinel University’s online degree programs at http://www.americansentinel.edu or call 866.922.5690.

About American Sentinel University
American Sentinel University delivers accredited online degree programs in nursing (BSN, MSN, and DNP) and healthcare management (MBA Healthcare, MS in information systems management, and MS in business intelligence and analytics). 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 Accrediting Commission, DEAC, 1101 17th Street NW, Suite 808, Washington, D.C. 20036, (202) 234-5100, http://www.deac.org

For required student consumer information, please visit: http://www.americansentinel.edu/doe

About Aureus Medical Group
Aureus Medical Group is a national leader in healthcare staffing specializing in the successful placement of Nursing, Advanced Practice, Cardiopulmonary, Diagnostic Imaging, Medical Laboratory, Neurodiagnostics, Radiation Oncology, and Rehabilitation Therapy professionals, as well as Physicians, in hospitals and medical facilities nationwide. With more than 30 years of experience, Aureus Medical offers a full range of staffing options, including national contract (travel), local contract, and direct hire. Aureus Medical is the largest affiliate of Omaha-based C&A Industries, a leading provider of human capital management solutions for more than 45 years.

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“Extreme Weight Loss” Video Blog from the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center: Pearls Rewrites Her Story, Takes Control of Her Life and Produces a New, Happy Ending

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In her weekly video blog, "Extreme Weight Loss" Medical Director Holly Wyatt, MD, observes that Pearls’ decision to rewrite her personal story played a key role in her weight loss transformation success. Wyatt says there’s a lot to learn from Pearls about shaking off past excuses and writing a new, positive ending to the story of our weight loss challenges.

Aurora, Colo. (PRWEB) July 22, 2015

The latest edition of “Extreme Weight Loss” features Tiffany who earned the nickname “Pearls” because she wears her signature necklace everywhere— even to workouts! Pearls adorns herself with the jewelry to help her feel beautiful despite years spent battling obesity. In her weekly video blog, the TV show’s medical director Holly Wyatt, MD, observes that Pearls’ decision to rewrite her personal story played a key role in her weight loss transformation success.

Every episode of the hit ABC series “Extreme Weight Loss” Season 5 begins at the University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Wellness Center at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colo. Holly Wyatt, MD is associate director of the center and medical director for the TV show. She is affectionately known as “Dr. Holly” to the show’s cast members and her patients.

Each week, Dr. Holly watches the show then records a video blog offering fans her insight plus advice on how to begin, or continue, their own weight loss transformation journeys.

Dr. Holly says there’s a lot to learn from Pearls (Wichita Falls, TX) about shaking off past excuses and writing a new, positive ending to the story of our weight loss challenges. Pearls' old story included battles with eating disorders, an unhappy marriage and divorce. She allowed those things to stand in her way and give her an excuse for her obesity.

“So many of us play the same old story over and over and let the same old excuses stand in our way,” Dr. Holly said. “What I love about Pearls is that she rewrote her story. She took back control and we can, too.”

Watch Dr. Holly as she challenges us to rewrite our own stories and produce a different, positive, transformational ending.

Dr. Holly’s advice:·     Believe that rewriting your old story will allow you to take control of your weight loss journey and end the cycle of disappointing outcomes
·     Identify the excuses in your old story and decide to eliminate them from your new one
·     My challenge to you this week is to reflect on the stories and excuses that have stood in the way of your success. Tells us about it on my Facebook page. Then, rewrite your story without the excuses to produce your new, happy ending

Dr. Holly’s participation in the TV show inspired her to create the University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Wellness Center’s first destination weight loss program. The weeklong Extreme Weight Loss: Destination Boot Camp is designed to provide participants with the tools they need to complete their own successful weight loss transformations— without the TV cameras! Limited space is available in upcoming boot camps and weight loss seekers are encouraged to learn more and register now.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Center is recognized as a global leader in the fight against obesity. It offers some of the country’s most advanced research and science-based expertise, focusing on a comprehensive weight loss and weight management approach, including fitness, nutrition and wellness services. Follow AnschutzWell on Facebook and Twitter.

“Extreme Weight Loss” is produced by 3 Ball Entertainment. JD Roth, Todd A. Nelson, Matt Assmus and Brant Pinvidic are the executive producers. Reported by PRWeb 4 hours ago.

Death Penalty Or Life In Prison? Aurora Shooting Trial Goes To Sentencing Phase

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The sentencing phase of the Aurora Theater Shooting trail begins Wednesday. James Holmes, who was found guilty of murder last week, faces either the death penalty or life in prison without parole. Reported by NPR 2 hours ago.

Death penalty is sought against James Holmes, but governor stands in the way

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When the jury found James E. Holmes guilty, Marcus Weaver cried. For his friend Rebecca Wingo, who died beside him in the Aurora, Colo., multiplex. For the dozens of victims in the 2012 rampage during a midnight showing of "The Dark Knight Rises." For the families of the dead and wounded. Then... Reported by L.A. Times 19 minutes ago.

Aurora Gunman’s Mental State Poses Test for Jury Weighing Death Penalty

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Jurors who found James E. Holmes guilty of killing 12 people in a Colorado theater face a more vexing question: Does a mentally ill killer deserve to be executed? Reported by NYTimes.com 11 minutes ago.

Death penalty is sought against James Holmes, but governor stands in the way

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When the jury found James E. Holmes guilty, Marcus Weaver cried. For his friend Rebecca Wingo, who died beside him in the Aurora, Colo., multiplex. For the dozens of victims in the 2012 rampage during a midnight showing of "The Dark Knight Rises." For the families of the dead and wounded. Then... Reported by L.A. Times 1 day ago.

Houston financial company names new CEO

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Houston-based Bancomer Transfer Services Inc., a global money transfer company that primarily services Mexico and Latin America, has named Aurora Garza Hagan as its new CEO, effective immediately. Hagan has moved her way up through the ranks at BTS, a subsidiary of the Spain-based Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA (NYSE: BBVA), after starting as a senior accounting analyst with the company in 2001, according to a release from the company. Most recently, she served as CFO, where she oversaw all… Reported by bizjournals 23 hours ago.

Penalty phase to begin in Aurora theater massacre trial

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The monthlong penalty phase of the trial of James Holmes, who could be sentenced to death for killing 12 people in a Colorado movie theater, is set to begin Wednesday. Reported by CNN.com 22 hours ago.

Aurora theater shooting hero now fighting to save wife

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Officer Justin Grizzle helped save 6 lives the night James Holmes shot into a crowded Aurora theater. But Gizzle is not done yet. The next life he wants to save is his wife's.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Reported by USATODAY.com 21 hours ago.

Aurora theater shooting trial, the latest from Day 54

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ARAPAHOE COUNTY — — Denver Post reporter Jordan Steffen's updates from Day 54 of the Aurora theater shooting trial at the Arapahoe County Justice Center in Centennial, Colorado. Reported by Denver Post 20 hours ago.
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