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Health officials seek help from patrons after Pho 75 in Aurora linked to E. coli outbreak

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Four cases of E.coli linked to Pho 75 in Aurora, medical experts are seeking help from people who ate there. Reported by Denver Post 16 minutes ago.

Lemont Lightning 11U Baseball Team Win Aurora Summer Heat Tournament!!

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Lemont Lightning 11U Baseball Team Win Aurora Summer Heat Tournament!! Patch Lemont, IL -- Lemont Lightning 11U Baseball come together for a team win! Reported by Patch 17 hours ago.

Taiga Biotechnologies Awarded Orphan Drug Designation for Stem Cell Therapy

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AURORA, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The FDA has given Taiga Biotechnologies Orphan Drug Designation for an experimental product designed to treat children with a rare immune deficiency that forces them to live in a sterile environment. Reported by Business Wire 1 day ago.

Orlando authorities could take mental health cues from Aurora tragedy

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The mental health response to the Aurora theater shootings explored therapeutic avenues that could have application to the Orlando nightclub tragedy. Reported by Denver Post 22 hours ago.

AR-15 rifles are beloved, reviled and a common element in mass shootings

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The weapon has been used in several other mass shootings: at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn.; at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo.; at a holiday party for county health workers in San Bernardino, Calif.; and at the campus of Umpqua Community College in Oregon. Reported by Seattle Times 19 hours ago.

June 14, 2016 - Smutty Shout-Outs

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Congratulations to the Baronesses! Four women headlining a sketch comedy show? Yes, please. The Baronesses are Carolyn Taylor, Meredith MacNeill, Aurora Browne, and Jennifer Whalen. Their show, Baroness von Sketch, premieres tonight on CBC. And they've already gotten a shout-out from NY Mag for t... Reported by Lainey Gossip 9 hours ago.

HyperX and Alienware Partner to Supercharge Gaming

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HyperX®, a division of Kingston® Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced a partnership with ultimate gaming system provider Alienware. HyperX will be the exclusive memory upgrade partner for their newly launched Alienware Aurora mid-tower desktop PCs. Designed to deliver maximum performance, Alienware Aurora offers gamers an ultra-wide variety of upgrade options including a stylish DRAM upgrade to Hyper Reported by Business Wire 8 hours ago.

Alienware chooses HyperX as exclusive memory brand for Aurora gaming desktop upgrades

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When you build or upgrade a computer, you may be attracted to the low prices of cheap components. While getting a good deal is great, seasoned PC builders know that you should never go low-quality. This advice is not for any specific component, but for all of them. Understandably, you should stay within your budget, but make sure you target reputable brands for power supply units, memory, motherboards, and more. One such brand that I absolutely adore is HyperX. This is Kingston's gaming moniker for things like memory, solid state drives, and headsets. Its memory in particular is very dependable… [Continue Reading] Reported by betanews 6 hours ago.

Shooters Sometimes Exploit Limited Weapons Laws, Blind Spots

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Mass shooters from Aurora, Colorado, to Orlando, Florida, have sometimes obtained guns by exploiting limited weapons laws and blind spots in the background-check process Reported by ABCNews.com 2 hours ago.

Family of woman killed in Ride the Ducks wreck sues city, firm

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A Japanese woman died in the September Aurora Bridge crash 4 days after moving to Seattle. Reported by SeattlePI.com 4 hours ago.

Another lawsuit filed over last year’s deadly Ride the Ducks crash

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The family of a Japanese student killed when a Ride the Ducks tourist vehicle crashed into a charter bus on the Aurora Bridge last year has sued over the deadly collision. Reported by Seattle Times 2 hours ago.

Aurora replacing unused in-line hockey rink with synthetic turf

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Aurora to renovate aging inline hockey rink at Wheel Park Reported by Denver Post 2 hours ago.

We Bought An AR-15 In Orlando In Less Time Than You Spent At The DMV

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- It took us 38 minutes to walk out of a gun shop with a death machine.

Just two days after Omar Mateen used a semi-automatic rifle to murder 49 innocent people and injure dozens more, we were able to purchase an AR-15 -- a rifle similar to Mateen’s that has been used in several other mass shootings on American soil -- in less time than it takes to buy a cart full of groceries.

We would have been locked and loaded within five minutes, but the gun shop employee we spoke to said the queue on background checks was longer than usual because people were scrambling to buy AR-15s in the wake of the shooting. That’s both terrifying and unsurprising -- gun sales often skyrocket after mass shootings.

But the ease with which we purchased our AR-15, a Vietnam-era gun hailed by the military as being the perfect killing machine, was surreal. This, despite the fact that Florida Gov. Rick Scott had declared a state of emergency in Orange County, which includes Orlando.

On any given day, regardless of whether your town has endured a horrific tragedy, it’s not hard to purchase a weapon of mass murder like we did in most of America. A reporter for the Philadelphia Daily News was able to get one in just seven minutes in Pennsylvania on Monday.

Within seconds, we had it in our hands: A rifle that weighs less than a small watermelon and can, like the MCX Sig Sauer that Mateen used, easily fire several dozen rounds in less than 10 seconds. Our Diamondback DB15's killing power is striking, and at $644, it’s a relatively affordable murder weapon.Gun shop employees were happy to discuss lethality. When another customer looking to purchase a small, .22-caliber handgun noted that it wouldn’t fare well against a “6-foot-3, 350 pound man,” the employee agreed.

“You’d have to hit him in the neck or the heart,” said the employee, whom we aren’t naming for this story.

He went on to joke with the customer that he should either pick a bigger gun or use the .22 to “shoot him in the stomach 15 times, that’d really piss him off.”

Behind him, the TV blared Fox News coverage of the massacre at Pulse nightclub, located nearby. On the wall, a framed photo of President Barack Obama with the caption, “Firearm Salesman Of The Year,” hung next to an array of other long rifles, some of them higher caliber than the AR-15, and some of them more affordable, too.

Semi-automatic rifles like the AR-15 have been used in several of the most deadly shooting rampages in the United States in recent years, even before the attack in Orlando. The killers behind the mass shootings in San Bernardino, California, the elementary school at Newtown, Connecticut, and the movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, all used AR-15s.They’re not the cheapest rifles around -- another, higher-caliber carbine hung on the wall at our shop for half the price. But the National Rifle Association calls the AR-15 the most popular weapon in the U.S. "It is customizable, adaptable, reliable and accurate," the organization says on its blog.

Shop workers told us we’d have to wait if we wanted to buy a smaller gun. There’s a three-day waiting period for handgun purchases in Florida, but that rule does not apply to rifles.

The employee made some small talk, declaring that all guns fall under one of three classifications: Leisure, defense and hunting. We aren’t sure which category Mateen’s gun falls under.

Under any of the gun shop employee’s definitions, there seems no reason for a weapon that can fire 10 or more bullets in quick succession. The AR-15 and its close cousins are not made to hunt deer. They’re made to kill people.

All it took to attain one was a driver’s license (the one we used was from out of state) and a few minutes to wait for the background check to clear. We signed state-issued proof of sale documents that asked whether we were felons or drug addicts, and where we lived.

Waiting for the background check was the hardest part -- and that only involved a few minutes of idle time. We requested data from the state Department of Law Enforcement on the current volume of background checks for similar guns, but did not get an immediate response. The department has been overwhelmed by public records requests since the shooting, a spokeswoman said.

Nothing that we or the store employees did was illegal or unusual. You can buy semi-automatic rifles at several stores in the Orlando area.As of this writing, we have the same firepower that Mateen had when he opened fire at one of Orlando’s most famous gay clubs. We don’t have any ammunition, though -- the shop ran out of .233-caliber rounds.

We plan to return the gun. Eventually, it will join countless other rifles of its kind on the legal, Great American gun market.

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The FBI And NSA Won't Keep Us Safe

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The FBI And NSA Won't Keep Us Safe Submitted by Ryan McMaken via The Mises Institute,

*The NSA was too busy spying on your family to stop the Orlando gunman. *But why aren't night clubs keeping tabs on people who walk in with rifles? 

According to various sources, the gunman in Orlando's Saturday massacre, Omar Mateen, was being investigated by the FBI. (See Judge Napolitano's interview for more, here.) But,* as was the case before 9/11, the FBI keeps such a long list of so many many people, that the list tells them nothing about who is a real threat. *Meanwhile, we have been told countless times that the NSA should be able to spy on anyone it wishes in order to "keep us safe." Given that Mateen was already on an FBI threat list, was the NSA eavesdropping on Mateen? If not, why not? Was the NSA too busy spying on dirt-poor backwoods members of "militias" to bother keeping track on Mateen, who, by many accounts, was a man who spoke often of his sympathy for terrorists? *It's becoming increasingly evident the NSA simply collects so much information on so many people and casts far too wide of a net. What the NSA does is great for blackmailing powerful people. It's less useful in actually catching terrorists. *

We have also learned that Mateen worked for a taxpayer-funded "private" security agency that is under contract with numerous government agencies around the world including the CIA. The company often provides security for Federal buildings, and presumably has access to numerous federal installations.* His co-workers believed he was unhinged. *

*Basically, it sounds just like another "success" story we've come to expect from the FBI and the US federal government in general. *The Feds maintain huge lists of "suspects" but have no way of separating out the real threats from the people who just say things. The Feds insist they should be able to spy on everyone, but ignore crucial information. The Feds pay private security firms that hire people like Mateen. 

Meanwhile, the federal government insists on the prerogative to regulate the lives of ordinary people right down to whom they can hire, what sorts of plants they can grow, and of course — what kinds of self-defense they can obtain for themselves. Violations often come with long, draconian prison sentences. 

*But rest assured, the FBI and NSA will no doubt "rectify" the situation by lobbying for bigger budgets for themselves and giving pay increases to all involved. *

Where Was the Private Security? 

It should surprise no one that the FBI, yet again, has failed to use its already-vast powers to prevent a major act of terrorism. *But, we're still left asking ourselves why it was so easy for a man with a long gun to walk into a private establishment and shoot dozens of people? Did the Pulse club in Orlando keep any tabs on its entrances, and did it allow anyone to enter? *

*By state law, the Pulse club was a "gun free zone"* as people with a conceal-carry license are not allowed to carry in an establishment that serves alcohol. 

*In other words, the patrons at the club were denied the ability to defend themselves by state law.* So, why did the club not provide any meaningful security of its own? 

Will the Pulse club hide behind the claim that it could not "foresee" an event like this, and therefore need not provide any security?

*That was the strategy used by the Aurora movie theater where James Holmes murdered 12 people. *In that case also, the theater could not be bothered with noticing that someone had propped open a back door and walked to his car to put on body armor and walk back with several weapons, a gas mask, and tear gas grenades. Now that mass shootings have occurred at various types of theaters (including the Paris theater where dozens were shot in 2015), will owners continue to claim that there is no way to foresee such events? 

Night clubs have been targets for terrorists for many years. The La Belle club in Berlin was bombed in 1986, resulting in 3 deaths and 230 people injured. The 2002 Bali Bombings — at a night club — resulted in 203 deaths. There have been other cases of shootings and arson attacks at night clubs. Was an attack on a night club so "unforeseeable" that it was no problem to allow a man with an assault rifle access to a dance floor? 

Lawsuits will be sure to come alleging that the establishment in question should have provided better security. It will be interesting to see what arguments will be employed to demonstrate that private owners need not take steps to exclude bombers and gunmen from their clubs, presumably on the grounds that such events are "unforeseeable." *How many bombings and shootings at public entertainment venues must take place before it is considered prudent to take steps to prevent such events? *

Private Security Addresses Immediate Threats And Casts a Far Smaller Net

*Indeed, decentralized, private security is far more likely to actually work — especially considering the "safety" provided by the NSA and FBI — than are broad regulatory approaches at the national level. *

*After all, harsh and broad gun control laws in France did not prevent the 2015 Paris massacres.* More adequate private security at the Bataclan theatre in Paris, on the other hand, might have actually done some good. 

Unfortunately, many people still subscribe to the idea that governments can "keep us safe" with gun control laws and mass spying programs and other massive nationwide programs that target the entire population. Not only are these programs extremely costly (in terms of both enforcement and administration) but they are incapable to identifying when and where these acts of violence will occur. After all, a nationwide program that targets everyone, must monitor and regulate 300 million people. Immense amounts of resources are spent monitoring, prosecuting, and regulating harmless people.  Private security at a night club need only regulate the people seeking access to that specific location. 

Private Security Is Prudent Even when Peaceful Individuals Can Carry Weapons 

Naturally, many opponents of gun control will point out that private gun ownership is effective in providing both direct and indirect deterrence to gunman. That is often true. 

Oddly, though, many of the same people who advocate for private gun ownership also deny that owners of public shops and venues bear any responsibility in securing their own property from bombers and gunmen. Not only is this view naive, but it also provides fodder to gun control advocates who believe that only centralized, regulatory efforts by governments can provide meaningful safety from attackers. 

*Patrons at public businesses should demand that the owners have taken steps to prevent gunmen with malicious intent from entering the premises.* Not all citizens — a group that includes children and old people and the disabled — have the time and resources to train in self defense with firearms. Similarly, one might point out that not all people have the resources to train in other essential activities, including keeping automobiles in safe, working order, and building structures that don't fall down on us. While some amateurs are trained in those skills, most people rely on trained professionals for these services. 

Naturally, we expect private owners to provide buildings that are structurally sound before we are willing to enter them. So, why should security be just an afterthought? 

*I suspect that many reasons for the the disconnect here is that people have a nostalgic and fanciful view of the world in which safety should just a "given" that is provided cheaply and easily by some government agency that's out of sight and out of mind. *There is also a naive view that government can effectively prevent and combat violence everywhere by passing some laws. We've been conditioned to believe that we shouldn't have to worry about things like safety from murderers when we go to the hardware store. In the real world, though, it is extremely important to consider the real costs and benefits of providing private and decentralized safety measures at private establishments. *As the Orlando massacre has demonstrated yet again, relying on government agencies for safety just isn't cutting it.*

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Shooters sometimes exploit limited weapons laws, blind spots

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Mass shooters from Aurora, Colorado, to Orlando, Florida, have sometimes obtained guns by exploiting limited weapons laws and blind spots in the background-check process. Reported by Denver Post 12 hours ago.

Law Offices of David Guy Stevens Adds Two Accomplished Attorneys to its Roster

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David Guy Stevens, of the Law Offices of David Guy Stevens, welcomes two new attorneys to the firm’s team.

Aurora, IL (PRWEB) June 15, 2016

Attorney David Guy Stevens, founder of the Law Offices of David Guy Stevens, LLC, recently announced the firm has added two new attorneys. “We are excited to have both David Haskins and Phil Lorenz as new members of the team,” said Stevens. “Both of these seasoned attorneys will be major assets to the firm and our clients.”

Haskins has ten years of experience working as a litigator on a wide range of civil areas of practice, but mainly focuses on personal injury cases, workers’ compensation and medical malpractice. He attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison where he received a B.S. in History and Biological Aspects of Conservation. Haskins later attended Northern Illinois University College of Law where he received his Juris Doctorate, graduating Cum Laude.

Lorenz, a DePaul University graduate with a B.S. in Commerce with Honors who received his Juris Doctorate from John Marshall Law School, has been an attorney practicing in the area of personal injury for ten years. During the past decade, Lorenz has cultivated relationships with medical experts, dentists, insurance company personnel and highly respected medical doctors.

“Phil has the resources and experience to handle all types of personal injury cases, such as vehicle accidents, dog bites, slip and falls, product liability, workers’ compensation or any other injury caused by the negligence of others,” said Stevens, who will be handling cases with Lorenz and Haskins as a team. “I feel privileged to work with both Phil and Dave. When it comes to personal injury cases, they have been in the trenches fighting the fight. They really know their stuff and have gotten great results.”

About the Law Offices of David Guy Stevens, LLC
David Guy Stevens has a team of skilled attorneys who practice in the areas of criminal defense, DUI, divorce, child custody, child support and personal injury. For more information, please call (630) 486-1080, or visit http://www.davidstevenslawoffice.com. The law office is located at 75 Executive Drive, Suite 357, Aurora, IL 69504.

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Home of the Day: Fabulous Estate & Horse Farm

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By Susan D. Lenahan; Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker, Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker Home of the Day is presented by the Buffalo Business First with MJ Peterson Real Estate. This is your invitation to view some of Buffalo's most-luxurious properties. Come inside and take a look around. Click on the gallery image to view today's featured property. East Aurora705 Willardshire Road, East Aurora, NY 14052 | $1,250,000 This FABULOUS John Dale designed horse farm is set on 25 acres featuring an open floor plan. 3… Reported by bizjournals 9 hours ago.

Roadside Safety Check Scheduled for This Weekend in North Aurora

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Roadside Safety Check Scheduled for This Weekend in North Aurora Patch Batavia, IL -- The Illinois State Police and North Aurora Police Department are teaming up to conduct the Roadside Safety Check. Reported by Patch 2 hours ago.

Westell Technologies Introduces New Innovative Line of Circuit Breaker Panels

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Westell Technologies Introduces New Innovative Line of Circuit Breaker Panels AURORA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westell Technologies Introduces New Innovative Line of Circuit Breaker Panels Reported by Business Wire 9 hours ago.

Black Hole Makers Introduces First Storefront to Melbourne, FL

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Award-winning computer and networking solutions provider welcomes company expansion, including a new store front, major jobs, and new employees.

Melbourne, FL (PRWEB) June 15, 2016

When it comes to bettering computer and networking situations for Melbourne residents at home or in the office, Black Hole Makers delivers—and with a new storefront.

The new storefront, located at 2752 Aurora Road, Melbourne, FL 32935, will provide the company with a prime location to service personal and business computers. In addition to answering service calls, providing personalized education for individuals and groups, and small business support, Black Hole Makers offers assistance with servers, low-voltage systems, networking, and cable points.

Of course, a new storefront and growth in the company means new employees to help bolster their ability to provide these services for anyone who walks in the door. The expansion made by Black Hole Makers is beyond that of a storefront, but they’ve also introduced three new employees into the family they’ve cultivated.

Black Hole Makers is a computer and network support company that caters to the needs of both home and small businesses. With personalized services for every customer’s individual needs, they are all about treating their customers in the same way that they would treat their family.

As three-year winners of the Angie’s List Super Service Award, Black Hole Makers have a reputation in the area for superior work. This award honors excellence among service providers who maintain an excellent service record. With less than five percent of thousands of businesses earning the award each year, maintaining such a status three years in a row is no easy feat.

There’s no doubt that their new storefront will be home for that superior work and growing business.

For additional information regarding Black Hole Makers’ services or storefront, contact Josh McCoy or visit blackholemakers.com.

About Black Hole Makers:
Black Hole Makers is a computer and network support company that caters to the needs of both home and small businesses.

Contact:
Josh McCoy, President of Black Hole Makers

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