The gunman who shot and killed 12 people inside a packed Aurora, Colo., movie theater in 2012 was formally sentenced Wednesday morning to life in prison without parole.In July, a jury found James Holmes guilty on each of the 165 charges he faced in the case, unanimously rejecting an argument made by his attorneys that he was not guilty by reason of insanity. But last month, the same jury said he should be sentenced to life imprisonment rather than death by lethal injection, a surprising decision considering that jurors had declined earlier opportunities to spare him a death sentence.
Reported by Washington Post 16 hours ago.
Aurora, Colo., movie theater gunman formally sentenced to life in prison without parole
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James Holmes Formally Sentenced To Life In Prison Without Parole
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) -- James Holmes was an angry quitter who gave up on life and turned his hatred into murder and mayhem against innocent victims in a Colorado movie theater, the judge said Wednesday before formally sentencing him to life in prison.
"It is almost impossible to comprehend how a human being is capable of such acts," Judge Carlos A. Samour Jr. said.
Samour contrasted Holmes' bloody assault with the compassion of a juror who voted for a life sentence instead of the death penalty. And he noted the trial was fair, even if some victims were disappointed that Holmes didn't get the death penalty.
"I believe in the system," Samour said. "I said that before, and I'll say it again. I believe in the system."
Samour formally sentenced Holmes to life in prison without parole for the murders of 12 people. He also was sentencing Holmes to more than to 3,200 additional years for attempted murder and an explosives conviction.
The judge had no other sentencing option on the murder charges after a jury earlier this month did not unanimously agree that Holmes should get the death penalty. Samour issued his sentence after two days of testimony from survivors of the attack, including first responders.
But he first spent more than half an hour defending the integrity of the justice system and disputing complaints that the trial was a waste of time. He noted the proceedings gave family members an opportunity to tell the world about their slain loved ones and provided survivors the chance to talk about their ordeal.
Samour disputed some victims' suggestion that Holmes would have an easy life behind bars, noting prison is harsh and restrictive.
More than 100 victims and survivors testified this week about the searing physical and emotional scars the 2012 shooting has left.
Holmes' mother, Arlene, was the final witness to take the lectern Tuesday. She said her son feels remorse for his deadly attack on a Colorado movie theater. She said his mental illness and medications make it hard for him to express it.
"We know that is very, very hard for people to see," Arlene Holmes testified. "We cannot feel the depths of your pain. We can only listen to everything you have expressed, and we pray for you. ... We are very sorry this tragedy happened, and sorry everyone has suffered so much."
Jurors rejected Holmes' insanity plea, convicting him of murdering 12 people and trying to kill 70 others when he opened fire on a packed theater in suburban Denver on July 20, 2012.Prosecutors have said the jury was divided on the sentence, with 11 favoring death and one favoring life without parole. Under Colorado law, jurors must be unanimous to impose the death penalty, so Holmes automatically got a life sentence.
To the end, Holmes' state-appointed attorneys blamed the massacre on his schizophrenia and psychotic delusions. They said Holmes was obsessed with the idea of mass killing since childhood, and he pursued neuroscience in an effort to find out what was wrong with his brain.
Prosecutors pointed both to Holmes' elaborate planning for the attack and his refusal to divulge to anyone - family, friends, psychiatrists - that he was thinking, and planning, murder.
Holmes stockpiled guns and ammunition and mapped out the Aurora theater complex to determine which auditorium would allow for the most casualties. He even calculated police response times.
Defense attorney Daniel King said Tuesday Holmes will not appeal his conviction, sparing victims the possibility of another emotionally wrenching trial.
Holmes' sentencing hearing was largely symbolic but gave scores of victims an unprecedented chance to vent their feelings to the judge. They told him of flashbacks and nightmares, of relentless survivor's guilt and enduring physical pain.
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"It is almost impossible to comprehend how a human being is capable of such acts," Judge Carlos A. Samour Jr. said.
Samour contrasted Holmes' bloody assault with the compassion of a juror who voted for a life sentence instead of the death penalty. And he noted the trial was fair, even if some victims were disappointed that Holmes didn't get the death penalty.
"I believe in the system," Samour said. "I said that before, and I'll say it again. I believe in the system."
Samour formally sentenced Holmes to life in prison without parole for the murders of 12 people. He also was sentencing Holmes to more than to 3,200 additional years for attempted murder and an explosives conviction.
The judge had no other sentencing option on the murder charges after a jury earlier this month did not unanimously agree that Holmes should get the death penalty. Samour issued his sentence after two days of testimony from survivors of the attack, including first responders.
But he first spent more than half an hour defending the integrity of the justice system and disputing complaints that the trial was a waste of time. He noted the proceedings gave family members an opportunity to tell the world about their slain loved ones and provided survivors the chance to talk about their ordeal.
Samour disputed some victims' suggestion that Holmes would have an easy life behind bars, noting prison is harsh and restrictive.
More than 100 victims and survivors testified this week about the searing physical and emotional scars the 2012 shooting has left.
Holmes' mother, Arlene, was the final witness to take the lectern Tuesday. She said her son feels remorse for his deadly attack on a Colorado movie theater. She said his mental illness and medications make it hard for him to express it.
"We know that is very, very hard for people to see," Arlene Holmes testified. "We cannot feel the depths of your pain. We can only listen to everything you have expressed, and we pray for you. ... We are very sorry this tragedy happened, and sorry everyone has suffered so much."
Jurors rejected Holmes' insanity plea, convicting him of murdering 12 people and trying to kill 70 others when he opened fire on a packed theater in suburban Denver on July 20, 2012.Prosecutors have said the jury was divided on the sentence, with 11 favoring death and one favoring life without parole. Under Colorado law, jurors must be unanimous to impose the death penalty, so Holmes automatically got a life sentence.
To the end, Holmes' state-appointed attorneys blamed the massacre on his schizophrenia and psychotic delusions. They said Holmes was obsessed with the idea of mass killing since childhood, and he pursued neuroscience in an effort to find out what was wrong with his brain.
Prosecutors pointed both to Holmes' elaborate planning for the attack and his refusal to divulge to anyone - family, friends, psychiatrists - that he was thinking, and planning, murder.
Holmes stockpiled guns and ammunition and mapped out the Aurora theater complex to determine which auditorium would allow for the most casualties. He even calculated police response times.
Defense attorney Daniel King said Tuesday Holmes will not appeal his conviction, sparing victims the possibility of another emotionally wrenching trial.
Holmes' sentencing hearing was largely symbolic but gave scores of victims an unprecedented chance to vent their feelings to the judge. They told him of flashbacks and nightmares, of relentless survivor's guilt and enduring physical pain.
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Judge imposes 12 life sentences plus 3,318 years on Aurora theater shooting gunman
Closing out the Aurora theater shooting trial on Wednesday, Judge Carlos Samour Jr. sentenced the shooter to the maximum 3,318 consecutive years in prison on top of the 12 consecutive life sentences.
Reported by Denver Post 17 hours ago.
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James Holmes Sentenced to Life in Prison
Over two weeks after a hung jury came to its decision, *James Holmes*, the Aurora movie theater shooter, appeared before court today to be formally sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole.
Reported by Mediaite 17 hours ago.
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Aurora Theater Shooter Formally Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parol
Aurora movie theater shooter James Holmes was formally sentenced to life in prison by a judge on Wednesday (August 26) in Centennial, Colo. The 27-year-old former neuroscience graduate student was given life in prison without parole for the murders of 12 people, as well as 3,200 additional years for attempted murder and explosives convictions. “The [...]
Reported by Just Jared 17 hours ago.
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James Holmes formally sentenced to life in prison for 2012 Aurora theater shooting
James Holmes was an angry quitter who gave up on life and turned his hatred into murder and mayhem against innocent victims in a Colorado movie theater, the judge said Wednesday before formally sentencing him to life in prison.
"It is almost impossible to comprehend how a human being is capable of such acts," Judge Carlos A. Samour Jr. said.
See also: James Holmes found guilty on all 165 counts in Aurora shooting
Samour formally sentenced Holmes to life in prison without parole for the murders of 12 people. He also was sentencing Holmes to more than to 3,200 additional years for attempted murder and an explosives conviction Read more...
More about Us World, James Holmes, Theater Shooting, Aurora Shooting, and Death Penalty Reported by Mashable 16 hours ago.
"It is almost impossible to comprehend how a human being is capable of such acts," Judge Carlos A. Samour Jr. said.
See also: James Holmes found guilty on all 165 counts in Aurora shooting
Samour formally sentenced Holmes to life in prison without parole for the murders of 12 people. He also was sentencing Holmes to more than to 3,200 additional years for attempted murder and an explosives conviction Read more...
More about Us World, James Holmes, Theater Shooting, Aurora Shooting, and Death Penalty Reported by Mashable 16 hours ago.
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Colorado Shooter James Holmes Gets 12 Life Sentences, Thousands of Extra Years in Jail
Today in a Colorado court, a judge sentenced James Holmes to a dozen life sentences and 3,318 extra years in prison for killing 12 people and injuring another 70 at a movie theatre in Aurora in July 2012.
Read more... Reported by Gawker 16 hours ago.
Read more... Reported by Gawker 16 hours ago.
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Aurora cinema shooter receives nine life sentences - video
James Holmes receives nine life sentences, consecutive to 3,318 years in prison, as he is sentenced for killing 12 and injuring 70 in a Colorado cinema in 2012. The judge says he is aware this is the maximum sentence, but says he believes it is a just and fair punishment for Holmes’s crime
Continue reading... Reported by guardian.co.uk 15 hours ago.
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James Holmes sentenced to 3,318 years in prison
A Colorado judge formally sentenced James Holmes to the maximum possible prison sentence, without the possibility of parole, for the Aurora theater shooting that killed 12 people and injured dozens of others.
Reported by USATODAY.com 15 hours ago.
Reported by USATODAY.com 15 hours ago.
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Colorado Congress members fued over energy regulation, Ex-Im Bank
Despite their boasts of bipartisan cooperation, Republican and Democratic members of Colorado’s congressional delegation disagreed during a panel discussion today on issues ranging from federal regulation of the energy industry to re-authorization of the Export-Import Bank. Much of the discussion centered on long-held issue stances. However, Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman of Aurora threw the biggest curve into the talks when he stated that Colorado business leaders seeking an increase in transportation…
Reported by bizjournals 14 hours ago.
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Walmart's Plan To Stop Selling AR-15s Has A Major Flaw
Walmart confirmed Wednesday that it plans to stop selling the sort of military-style weapons used in deadly shootings in Aurora, Colorado, and Newtown, Connecticut, among other places in recent years.
Gun control advocates argue that limiting the availability of such weapons -- specifically by removing them from the world's largest brick-and-mortar retailer -- will make them less likely to fall into the hands of would-be mass murderers. Walmart's decision to pull the guns from its shelves, which it claims is not motivated by political pressure, should be cheered.
But by confirming that AR-15s and other, similar guns will soon disappear from the one-third of Walmart stores where they have been available, Walmart may spark a surge of sales that would only increase the number of people who possess these weapons.
Basically, any time widespread accessibility to these rifles appears to be in jeopardy, sales skyrocket. A gun-buying frenzy kicked off after the 2o12 massacre in Newtown, in which a gunman murdered 20 schoolchildren and six adults with an AR-15. The same thing happened after the shooting at Columbine High School in 1999. It happened after then-Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) was shot in a rampage near Tucson in 2011. And it happened after a gunman killed 12 people in a movie theater in Aurora in 2012, The Christian Science Monitor reported at the time.
"When people think they won't be able to buy guns, they buy guns," an unnamed firearms industry analyst told CNBC in 2012.
So it was a bit disconcerting this week that when Walmart first publicly confirmed its plans to start paring down its firearm offerings, it did so to Bearing Arms, a vehemently pro-gun blog that bills itself as saving "liberty and lives."
It's possible that the article's author, Bob Owens, was simply the first to ask the retailer about its plans, and therefore the first to get the news. But the message that AR-15s and similar guns are in danger of becoming harder to find will no doubt resonate especially strongly with the readers of such a site.
Walmart did not immediately respond to a question about why it first gave the news to Breaking Arms. Spokesman Kory Lundberg had earlier told The Huffington Post that the weapons will be available for another few weeks.
Even after the retailer stops carrying these particular weapons, though, it will still be the biggest seller of guns in the country.
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Gun control advocates argue that limiting the availability of such weapons -- specifically by removing them from the world's largest brick-and-mortar retailer -- will make them less likely to fall into the hands of would-be mass murderers. Walmart's decision to pull the guns from its shelves, which it claims is not motivated by political pressure, should be cheered.
But by confirming that AR-15s and other, similar guns will soon disappear from the one-third of Walmart stores where they have been available, Walmart may spark a surge of sales that would only increase the number of people who possess these weapons.
Basically, any time widespread accessibility to these rifles appears to be in jeopardy, sales skyrocket. A gun-buying frenzy kicked off after the 2o12 massacre in Newtown, in which a gunman murdered 20 schoolchildren and six adults with an AR-15. The same thing happened after the shooting at Columbine High School in 1999. It happened after then-Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) was shot in a rampage near Tucson in 2011. And it happened after a gunman killed 12 people in a movie theater in Aurora in 2012, The Christian Science Monitor reported at the time.
"When people think they won't be able to buy guns, they buy guns," an unnamed firearms industry analyst told CNBC in 2012.
So it was a bit disconcerting this week that when Walmart first publicly confirmed its plans to start paring down its firearm offerings, it did so to Bearing Arms, a vehemently pro-gun blog that bills itself as saving "liberty and lives."
It's possible that the article's author, Bob Owens, was simply the first to ask the retailer about its plans, and therefore the first to get the news. But the message that AR-15s and similar guns are in danger of becoming harder to find will no doubt resonate especially strongly with the readers of such a site.
Walmart did not immediately respond to a question about why it first gave the news to Breaking Arms. Spokesman Kory Lundberg had earlier told The Huffington Post that the weapons will be available for another few weeks.
Even after the retailer stops carrying these particular weapons, though, it will still be the biggest seller of guns in the country.
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1 Hastings conjoined twin, not yet born, won't survive, mom told
AURORA, Colo. -- A Hastings woman preparing to give birth to conjoined twins in Colorado has been told one of the babies won't survive.
Reported by TwinCities.com 13 hours ago.
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James Holmes Gets 12 Life Sentences in Aurora Shootings
Judge Carlos A. Samour Jr. sentenced Mr. Holmes to life in prison for each of the 12 people killed in the massacre, plus 3,318 years for nonlethal crimes.
Reported by NYTimes.com 12 hours ago.
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Family Members Cheer Following Holmes Sentencing
A judge sentenced convicted Aurora theater shooter James Holmes to 12 life sentences plus 3,318 years in prison. Family members of victims celebrated and comforted each other following the sentencing. (Aug. 26)
Reported by USATODAY.com 10 hours ago.
Reported by USATODAY.com 10 hours ago.
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Colorado theater shooter sentenced to life in prison
James Holmes, who was found guilty of murder for opening fire in a crowded Aurora, Colo. movie theater, has been formally sentenced to life in prison
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Colorado Theater Shooter James Holmes Gets 12 Life Sentences, Plus 3,318 Years
James Holmes was sentenced to 12 life sentences plus 3,318 years on Wednesday after a jury failed to reach a unanimous decision on the death penalty earlier this month.
The 27-year-old former graduate student was found guilty of killing 12 people and wounding 70 more during a screening of “The Dark Knight Rises” at an Aurora, Colorado, movie theater, in July 2012. A judge handed down a life term for each person he killed, plus 3,318 years for the attempted murders of those he wounded and for rigging his apartment with explosives, reported CNN. He is not eligible for parole.
“It is the court’s intention that the defendant never set foot in free society again,” Judge Carlos A. Samour Jr. said after imposing the sentence. “If there was ever a case that warranted a maximum sentence, this is the case. The defendant does not deserve any sympathy,” he added, before demanding Holmes be immediately removed from the courtroom.
*Also Read:* Colorado Theater Gunman James Holmes Sentenced to Life in Prison
Prosecutor George Brauchler later said he believed the sentence to be the fourth longest in U.S. history.
Holmes was found guilty on July 16 on 24 counts of first degree murder, two for each of his victims, after a nearly three-month trial. The jury rejected his lawyers’ argument that Holmes was not guilty by reason of insanity, however one lone holdout did not agree to the death penalty.
In the infamous attack, Holmes, a former doctoral student in neuroscience, walked into a theater 30 minutes into the movie dressed in black tactical gear. He dropped two smoke-emitting canisters and then opened fire on the crowd with a 12-gauge shotgun and a semi-automatic rifle.
*Also Read:* WDBJ Shooting Suspect Had a History of Racism Claims
The shooting rampage was one of the most deadly in recent U.S. history, with the victims ranging in age from 6 to 51.
His sentencing came on the same day that WDBJ7 reporter Alison Parker and photographer Adam Ward were killed doing a standard live shot with an interviewee at Bridgewater Plaza near Moneta, Virginia, when a gunman opened fire on them live.
Vester Flanagan, the suspect in the shooting and a former colleague of the two journalists, died Wednesday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after leading police on a car chase, authorities said. Reported by The Wrap 6 hours ago.
The 27-year-old former graduate student was found guilty of killing 12 people and wounding 70 more during a screening of “The Dark Knight Rises” at an Aurora, Colorado, movie theater, in July 2012. A judge handed down a life term for each person he killed, plus 3,318 years for the attempted murders of those he wounded and for rigging his apartment with explosives, reported CNN. He is not eligible for parole.
“It is the court’s intention that the defendant never set foot in free society again,” Judge Carlos A. Samour Jr. said after imposing the sentence. “If there was ever a case that warranted a maximum sentence, this is the case. The defendant does not deserve any sympathy,” he added, before demanding Holmes be immediately removed from the courtroom.
*Also Read:* Colorado Theater Gunman James Holmes Sentenced to Life in Prison
Prosecutor George Brauchler later said he believed the sentence to be the fourth longest in U.S. history.
Holmes was found guilty on July 16 on 24 counts of first degree murder, two for each of his victims, after a nearly three-month trial. The jury rejected his lawyers’ argument that Holmes was not guilty by reason of insanity, however one lone holdout did not agree to the death penalty.
In the infamous attack, Holmes, a former doctoral student in neuroscience, walked into a theater 30 minutes into the movie dressed in black tactical gear. He dropped two smoke-emitting canisters and then opened fire on the crowd with a 12-gauge shotgun and a semi-automatic rifle.
*Also Read:* WDBJ Shooting Suspect Had a History of Racism Claims
The shooting rampage was one of the most deadly in recent U.S. history, with the victims ranging in age from 6 to 51.
His sentencing came on the same day that WDBJ7 reporter Alison Parker and photographer Adam Ward were killed doing a standard live shot with an interviewee at Bridgewater Plaza near Moneta, Virginia, when a gunman opened fire on them live.
Vester Flanagan, the suspect in the shooting and a former colleague of the two journalists, died Wednesday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after leading police on a car chase, authorities said. Reported by The Wrap 6 hours ago.
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Over 35 Million Traveling for Labor Day Says AAA, Highest Travel Volume Since 2008
AURORA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AAA Travel projects 35.5 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Labor Day holiday weekend, the highest travel volume for the holiday since 2008 and a one percent increase over 2014. While the majority of travelers (30.4 million, 86 percent of all travelers) will celebrate the holiday with a final road trip before summer comes to a close, air travel is also projected to grow 1.5 percent this holiday. Over 2.6 million travelers are expe
Reported by Business Wire 6 hours ago.
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Dramatic Global Increase in Malware Attacks Prompts ITsavvy-Dell SonicWALL Security Webinar
ITsavvy just announced that, along with Dell SonicWALL, they are hosting a webinar detailing how to effectively eliminate security gaps.
ADDISON (PRWEB) August 27, 2015
ITsavvy, one of the leading IT security experts in the U.S., just announced that, along with Dell SonicWALL, they are hosting a webinar detailing how to effectively eliminate security gaps. The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 17 from 1:15-2:15 CT. Registration is open to IT professionals. This is the first in a series of ITsavvy webinars featuring the company’s own experts and leading technology manufacturers.
A recent report stated that in one year alone, global malware attacks increased by 136%. Another source reports that there were more than 317 million new malware items created last year alone. Both sources attribute the increase to the proliferation of mobile devices and the persistent complacence toward security issues. Other contributors include the rise in Cloud computing, the exposure that big data creates, and increased collaboration between organizations across networks.
ITsavvy’s Senior Director, Solutions Architecture, Bob Reisdorf said, “ITsavvy is on the leading edge of IT security solutions. There are two reasons for this: we have top security experts on staff and we work with security solution providers that are uniformly acknowledged as the best in the business. This is a very powerful combination that our clients know they can rely on.”
During the webinar, Reisdorf and Dell’s Ken Dang, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Network Security will discuss current security challenges and detail exactly what constitutes a resilient security defense system. Participants will learn how to best protect their systems while at the same time reducing the cost and time commitment of their IT and security teams. The webinar promises to:· Get organizations up to speed on the current threat landscape
· Explain how to take advantage of the latest network security tools and services for ongoing protection against new threats
· Detail the importance of a nimble threat research and response team
· Demonstrate the dramatic security difference that multiple layers of threat protection creates
ITsavvy’s President and CEO Mike Theriault said, “Most organizations have become complacent about security at the exact time they are actually becoming more and more vulnerable. They tend to think that security issues are concerns of the past or that hackers only target the largest multi-national organizations. What you don’t see in the news are the millions of organizations that continue to be crippled by security issues. This webinar is our way of saying that we take security seriously and every other organization should also.”
Dell SonicWALL’s dynamic network security and data protection enable Dell to offer comprehensive next-generation firewall and unified threat management solutions. In addition, Dell SonicWALL provides secure remote access, email security, backup and recovery, and management and reporting to organizations of all sizes. Its Global Management System allows network administrators to centrally manage and provision thousands of security appliances across a widely distributed network.
ITsavvy provides next-generation firewalls, content filters and email security solutions.
In addition to Dell SonicWALL, ITsavvy’s other intrusion prevention partners include:
Symantec, McAfee, Kaspersky and more.
ITsavvy, one of the fastest growing resources for integrated IT products, technology solutions and technical staffing in the U.S., is a recognized leader in tailored end-to-end IT product and service solutions. ITsavvy built its reputation as a value-added reseller with industry-leading product availability, design and implementation, client support and delivery speed through 46 distribution centers across the U.S. ITsavvy also has data center locations in New Jersey, Illinois and New York. The company’s user-friendly website provides hundreds of concise, leading-edge IT decision-making resources, including an e-commerce site with real-time pricing and availability. ITsavvy is headquartered in Addison, Ill, with offices in Chicago’s Loop; Hauppauge, N.Y.; New York, N.Y.; Warren, N.J.; Aurora, Ill; Davenport, Iowa; Hayward, Calif.; and Beavercreek, Ohio. Call 1-855-ITsavvy (1-855-487-2889), email: info(at)ITsavvy(dot)com, visit: http://www.ITsavvy.com.
Full release at: http://www.itsavvy.com/news/dramatic-global-increase-in-malware-attacks-prompts-itsavvy-dell-sonicwall-security-webinar.
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ADDISON (PRWEB) August 27, 2015
ITsavvy, one of the leading IT security experts in the U.S., just announced that, along with Dell SonicWALL, they are hosting a webinar detailing how to effectively eliminate security gaps. The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 17 from 1:15-2:15 CT. Registration is open to IT professionals. This is the first in a series of ITsavvy webinars featuring the company’s own experts and leading technology manufacturers.
A recent report stated that in one year alone, global malware attacks increased by 136%. Another source reports that there were more than 317 million new malware items created last year alone. Both sources attribute the increase to the proliferation of mobile devices and the persistent complacence toward security issues. Other contributors include the rise in Cloud computing, the exposure that big data creates, and increased collaboration between organizations across networks.
ITsavvy’s Senior Director, Solutions Architecture, Bob Reisdorf said, “ITsavvy is on the leading edge of IT security solutions. There are two reasons for this: we have top security experts on staff and we work with security solution providers that are uniformly acknowledged as the best in the business. This is a very powerful combination that our clients know they can rely on.”
During the webinar, Reisdorf and Dell’s Ken Dang, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Network Security will discuss current security challenges and detail exactly what constitutes a resilient security defense system. Participants will learn how to best protect their systems while at the same time reducing the cost and time commitment of their IT and security teams. The webinar promises to:· Get organizations up to speed on the current threat landscape
· Explain how to take advantage of the latest network security tools and services for ongoing protection against new threats
· Detail the importance of a nimble threat research and response team
· Demonstrate the dramatic security difference that multiple layers of threat protection creates
ITsavvy’s President and CEO Mike Theriault said, “Most organizations have become complacent about security at the exact time they are actually becoming more and more vulnerable. They tend to think that security issues are concerns of the past or that hackers only target the largest multi-national organizations. What you don’t see in the news are the millions of organizations that continue to be crippled by security issues. This webinar is our way of saying that we take security seriously and every other organization should also.”
Dell SonicWALL’s dynamic network security and data protection enable Dell to offer comprehensive next-generation firewall and unified threat management solutions. In addition, Dell SonicWALL provides secure remote access, email security, backup and recovery, and management and reporting to organizations of all sizes. Its Global Management System allows network administrators to centrally manage and provision thousands of security appliances across a widely distributed network.
ITsavvy provides next-generation firewalls, content filters and email security solutions.
In addition to Dell SonicWALL, ITsavvy’s other intrusion prevention partners include:
Symantec, McAfee, Kaspersky and more.
ITsavvy, one of the fastest growing resources for integrated IT products, technology solutions and technical staffing in the U.S., is a recognized leader in tailored end-to-end IT product and service solutions. ITsavvy built its reputation as a value-added reseller with industry-leading product availability, design and implementation, client support and delivery speed through 46 distribution centers across the U.S. ITsavvy also has data center locations in New Jersey, Illinois and New York. The company’s user-friendly website provides hundreds of concise, leading-edge IT decision-making resources, including an e-commerce site with real-time pricing and availability. ITsavvy is headquartered in Addison, Ill, with offices in Chicago’s Loop; Hauppauge, N.Y.; New York, N.Y.; Warren, N.J.; Aurora, Ill; Davenport, Iowa; Hayward, Calif.; and Beavercreek, Ohio. Call 1-855-ITsavvy (1-855-487-2889), email: info(at)ITsavvy(dot)com, visit: http://www.ITsavvy.com.
Full release at: http://www.itsavvy.com/news/dramatic-global-increase-in-malware-attacks-prompts-itsavvy-dell-sonicwall-security-webinar.
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“Extreme Weight Loss”: Kim begins her journey to lose her excess weight and be taken seriously as a fashion designer at the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center
Kim is a successful fashion designer and owner of a beauty company, but her body doesn’t meet the image of her industry and she finds it hard to be taken seriously. Growing up, Kim was constantly bullied by her father about her weight and now it's time to confront him and take control of her life.
Aurora, COLO (PRWEB) August 27, 2015
Fashion design meets weight loss on the next episode of “Extreme Weight Loss” Season 5. Kim (29 years old, Honolulu, HI) is a successful fashion designer and owner of a beauty company. But, at just 5’1” and 279 pounds, her body doesn’t meet the image of her industry, and she finds it hard to be taken seriously.
Kim’s unhealthy eating habits began in childhood. Growing up, she was constantly bullied by her father about her weight, and she’s resented him for years. Kim finally finds the courage to confront him and take control of her life on the next episode of “Extreme Weight Loss,” airing TUESDAY, SEPT. 1 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET/PT) on ABC.
Kim’s professional life has been wildly successful. She started her own fashion line and her designs have been featured on the runway. Her next step is to break free from the negativity of her youth and gain the confidence she needs to step into the spotlight.
The behind-the-scenes seamstress secretly yearns to be the woman ON the runway, and Kim will courageously take on her father, her fear of heights and a tough break-up with her boyfriend to make that dream come true.
“Extreme Weight Loss” returns to the University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Wellness Center for Season 5. This is where cast members will again spend the first 90 days of his or her weight loss journey. Holly Wyatt, MD, medical director for the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, also serves as medical director for the television program. She’s affectionately known as “Dr. Holly” to the cast members and is seen on the show each week helping participants safely lose up to half of their body weight.
At the end of this episode, Kim will continue the tradition of “paying it forward” by giving a friend or family member the opportunity to transform his or her life. The CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center will provide the designee a place at the one-week, evidence-based Extreme Weight Loss: Destination Boot Camp transformation program.
Extreme Weight Loss: Destination Boot Camp was inspired by Wyatt’s participation in the TV show. She designed the boot camp 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 CU Anschutz Health and Wellness 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 us at 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 3 hours ago.
Aurora, COLO (PRWEB) August 27, 2015
Fashion design meets weight loss on the next episode of “Extreme Weight Loss” Season 5. Kim (29 years old, Honolulu, HI) is a successful fashion designer and owner of a beauty company. But, at just 5’1” and 279 pounds, her body doesn’t meet the image of her industry, and she finds it hard to be taken seriously.
Kim’s unhealthy eating habits began in childhood. Growing up, she was constantly bullied by her father about her weight, and she’s resented him for years. Kim finally finds the courage to confront him and take control of her life on the next episode of “Extreme Weight Loss,” airing TUESDAY, SEPT. 1 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET/PT) on ABC.
Kim’s professional life has been wildly successful. She started her own fashion line and her designs have been featured on the runway. Her next step is to break free from the negativity of her youth and gain the confidence she needs to step into the spotlight.
The behind-the-scenes seamstress secretly yearns to be the woman ON the runway, and Kim will courageously take on her father, her fear of heights and a tough break-up with her boyfriend to make that dream come true.
“Extreme Weight Loss” returns to the University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Wellness Center for Season 5. This is where cast members will again spend the first 90 days of his or her weight loss journey. Holly Wyatt, MD, medical director for the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, also serves as medical director for the television program. She’s affectionately known as “Dr. Holly” to the cast members and is seen on the show each week helping participants safely lose up to half of their body weight.
At the end of this episode, Kim will continue the tradition of “paying it forward” by giving a friend or family member the opportunity to transform his or her life. The CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center will provide the designee a place at the one-week, evidence-based Extreme Weight Loss: Destination Boot Camp transformation program.
Extreme Weight Loss: Destination Boot Camp was inspired by Wyatt’s participation in the TV show. She designed the boot camp 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 CU Anschutz Health and Wellness 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 us at 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 3 hours ago.
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Explore Fairbanks 2015-2016 Winter Guide Features Aurora Viewing, Ice Sculpting and Dog Mushing
The Explore Fairbanks Winter Guide reviews aurora hunting, dog sledding and ice sculpting. The guide also highlights remarkable attractions and activities, winter events and nearby locations like Denali and the Arctic.
Fairbanks, Alaska (PRWEB) August 27, 2015
The 2015-2016 Fairbanks Winter Guide is now available for free. The 32-page full-color booklet with winter activity listings and an action-packed events calendar offers an informative, yet lighthearted view of winter in Alaska’s Interior and the Arctic. Fairbanks has ultimate aurora viewing, one of the world’s largest ice-sculpting events and an amazing array of dog mushing. This trio of events make the winter season a travelers’ snowy paradise. The Winter Guide is designed to help plan vacations in the winter season.
The guide presents Fairbanks attractions and activities and also highlights nearby winter destinations. Visitors are invited to mush a team of huskies across the wilderness, discover Denali National Park during the winter months, journey above the Arctic Circle, visit Santa in North Pole, or delight in the warmth of an Alaskan hot spring at the end of an adventure-filled day.
The event section provides current information about winter activities, celebrations and sporting events. Highlights include events such as the 71st Open North American Championship Sled Dog Race, the Festival of Native Arts, the World Ice Art Championships and the Iron Dog - the world’s longest, toughest snowmobile race. The diverse art scene in Fairbanks, including musical and dramatic performances, Alaska Native cultural events, art galleries and museum exhibits are also featured. Other outdoor action, such as skiing, ice skating, snowmobiling, snow shoeing, ice fishing, curling, tubing and ice hockey are also covered.
For a free copy of the 2015-2016 Fairbanks Winter Guide, contact Explore Fairbanks at 800-327-5774 or (907) 456-5774 or write to 101 Dunkel Street, Suite 111, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701-4806. To view our new destination video please click here. You can also order the guide or view it interactively on line at http://www.explorefairbanks.com. Reported by PRWeb 1 day ago.
Fairbanks, Alaska (PRWEB) August 27, 2015
The 2015-2016 Fairbanks Winter Guide is now available for free. The 32-page full-color booklet with winter activity listings and an action-packed events calendar offers an informative, yet lighthearted view of winter in Alaska’s Interior and the Arctic. Fairbanks has ultimate aurora viewing, one of the world’s largest ice-sculpting events and an amazing array of dog mushing. This trio of events make the winter season a travelers’ snowy paradise. The Winter Guide is designed to help plan vacations in the winter season.
The guide presents Fairbanks attractions and activities and also highlights nearby winter destinations. Visitors are invited to mush a team of huskies across the wilderness, discover Denali National Park during the winter months, journey above the Arctic Circle, visit Santa in North Pole, or delight in the warmth of an Alaskan hot spring at the end of an adventure-filled day.
The event section provides current information about winter activities, celebrations and sporting events. Highlights include events such as the 71st Open North American Championship Sled Dog Race, the Festival of Native Arts, the World Ice Art Championships and the Iron Dog - the world’s longest, toughest snowmobile race. The diverse art scene in Fairbanks, including musical and dramatic performances, Alaska Native cultural events, art galleries and museum exhibits are also featured. Other outdoor action, such as skiing, ice skating, snowmobiling, snow shoeing, ice fishing, curling, tubing and ice hockey are also covered.
For a free copy of the 2015-2016 Fairbanks Winter Guide, contact Explore Fairbanks at 800-327-5774 or (907) 456-5774 or write to 101 Dunkel Street, Suite 111, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701-4806. To view our new destination video please click here. You can also order the guide or view it interactively on line at http://www.explorefairbanks.com. Reported by PRWeb 1 day ago.
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