Police seized 230 cannabis plants and 5 pounds of cultivated cannabis as they busted a growing operation in Aurora Thursday night, authorities said.
Reported by ChicagoTribune 2 days ago.
Police seize pot plants from Aurora home
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Seattle man accused of pimping girls online out of Aurora motel
A Seattle drug dealer faces child prostitution-related charges following allegations he pimped two teens out of an Aurora Avenue motel.
Reported by SeattlePI.com 2 days ago.
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Homeowner burned in Aurora blaze; firefighters warned of ammo
A person was hospitalized with burns after a fire broke out Saturday morning in the homeowner's Aurora residence, officials said.
Reported by Denver Post 1 day ago.
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Canter Consulting, Inc. is Offering the Modern Solution to Gun Violence by Introducing the First Violence Prevention System in the World
Study and research of violent crimes and the weaknesses of law enforcement in many countries and continents enabled us to develop the first Violence Prevention System in the world.
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 14, 2013
Canter Consulting, Inc. is now offering presentations of the first Violence Prevention System in the world, now available in the United States.
The president of this company studied insurgency and various types of violent crimes for more than fifty years, in Asia, United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and selected European countries. Based on these studies and research it was established that the only solution is to modernize the outdated reactive system of law enforcement.
-Pro-Family A.D.S. - A "Family-Oriented Advanced Defense System" is designed to modernize all law enforcement within the United States, both local and federal.
-Family-Oriented Advanced Defense System is a “violence prevention system” now available for the first time only in the United States.
This would be the first opportunity to modernize the outdated reactive system that has been in use since the inception of law enforcement. By studying violent crimes and the weaknesses of law enforcement, a unique five-step solution was developed to:
1) Control terrorism, 2) Prevent violent crimes 3) Decrease prison population, 3) Create jobs to reduce government debts and budget deficits. This is all without the need to raise taxes.
In communities and schools, this advanced system will prevent the repeat of tragic shootings wherever the program is adapted, like:
· Aurora & Columbine Colorado
· Newtown, Connecticut
· Tucson, Arizona
· Santa Monica, California and many others
On a different level of program, the regular shootings and casualties in the City of Chicago, Illinois, is a customized comprehensive program specifically designed to:
· Eliminate all illegal guns
· Reduce prison population
· Eliminate all shootings to stabilize communities and schools
· Reduce government cost
· Eliminate tragic casualties
· Create jobs to improve the economy
· Possibly reduce taxes
Canter Consulting, Inc.’s modern law enforcement is designed to:
1. Slowly reduce until totally eliminated the current “police street patrolling system” to be replaced with “Pro-Family A.D.S. Police Street Management System”. This would mean tremendous savings on manpower, vehicle maintenance, gas (better for the environment).
2. Introduce and implement “Street Smart Education” for out-of-school youths and gang members.
3. With all of the above in place, with violence tamed to near zero level, cost of prison lower, jobs created, more police officers will be hired to assist in the implementation of “Police Street Management System”.
There are two major factors being offered in this presentation/workshop:
a) Education of government leaders, including military, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies.
b) Variety of programs to choose from available for cities, states, or the federal government.
Our presentation/workshop will also cover the following challenges:
1) How to update this hundreds of years old “prison system” where the population now at 2.4 million, the highest in the world, is now hurting the budget for the education of future leaders of America.
2) Gun Control - the proper way to accomplish this without dividing government leaders and the American people. The Pro-gun vs. anti-gun debate is unproductive and unsafe for the nation.
3) April 9, 2012 NY Times Journal - "The FBI reported that although violent crime is down, the killing of police officers is rising, and they do not know why." This will be explained why and identify what actions can be taken to protect our police officers, schools and communities.
Positive and productive effects to the Department of Homeland Security:
This program is designed to “Control Terrorism” by combining all of the above it will eliminate the repeat of the following:
· The September 11, 2001 terrorist attack in New York City; and
· The April 15, 2013 bombing of the Boston Marathon
This presentation/workshop is currently offered to government leaders only. This includes military, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies. Reported by PRWeb 18 hours ago.
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 14, 2013
Canter Consulting, Inc. is now offering presentations of the first Violence Prevention System in the world, now available in the United States.
The president of this company studied insurgency and various types of violent crimes for more than fifty years, in Asia, United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and selected European countries. Based on these studies and research it was established that the only solution is to modernize the outdated reactive system of law enforcement.
-Pro-Family A.D.S. - A "Family-Oriented Advanced Defense System" is designed to modernize all law enforcement within the United States, both local and federal.
-Family-Oriented Advanced Defense System is a “violence prevention system” now available for the first time only in the United States.
This would be the first opportunity to modernize the outdated reactive system that has been in use since the inception of law enforcement. By studying violent crimes and the weaknesses of law enforcement, a unique five-step solution was developed to:
1) Control terrorism, 2) Prevent violent crimes 3) Decrease prison population, 3) Create jobs to reduce government debts and budget deficits. This is all without the need to raise taxes.
In communities and schools, this advanced system will prevent the repeat of tragic shootings wherever the program is adapted, like:
· Aurora & Columbine Colorado
· Newtown, Connecticut
· Tucson, Arizona
· Santa Monica, California and many others
On a different level of program, the regular shootings and casualties in the City of Chicago, Illinois, is a customized comprehensive program specifically designed to:
· Eliminate all illegal guns
· Reduce prison population
· Eliminate all shootings to stabilize communities and schools
· Reduce government cost
· Eliminate tragic casualties
· Create jobs to improve the economy
· Possibly reduce taxes
Canter Consulting, Inc.’s modern law enforcement is designed to:
1. Slowly reduce until totally eliminated the current “police street patrolling system” to be replaced with “Pro-Family A.D.S. Police Street Management System”. This would mean tremendous savings on manpower, vehicle maintenance, gas (better for the environment).
2. Introduce and implement “Street Smart Education” for out-of-school youths and gang members.
3. With all of the above in place, with violence tamed to near zero level, cost of prison lower, jobs created, more police officers will be hired to assist in the implementation of “Police Street Management System”.
There are two major factors being offered in this presentation/workshop:
a) Education of government leaders, including military, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies.
b) Variety of programs to choose from available for cities, states, or the federal government.
Our presentation/workshop will also cover the following challenges:
1) How to update this hundreds of years old “prison system” where the population now at 2.4 million, the highest in the world, is now hurting the budget for the education of future leaders of America.
2) Gun Control - the proper way to accomplish this without dividing government leaders and the American people. The Pro-gun vs. anti-gun debate is unproductive and unsafe for the nation.
3) April 9, 2012 NY Times Journal - "The FBI reported that although violent crime is down, the killing of police officers is rising, and they do not know why." This will be explained why and identify what actions can be taken to protect our police officers, schools and communities.
Positive and productive effects to the Department of Homeland Security:
This program is designed to “Control Terrorism” by combining all of the above it will eliminate the repeat of the following:
· The September 11, 2001 terrorist attack in New York City; and
· The April 15, 2013 bombing of the Boston Marathon
This presentation/workshop is currently offered to government leaders only. This includes military, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies. Reported by PRWeb 18 hours ago.
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Montgomery Actors Starring in Musical
Patch St. Charles, IL --The Fox Valley Park District's Summer Stage production of The Sound of Musicwill be performed July 19, 20 and 21 at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora.
Ticket prices range from $7 to $13 and may be purchased through the P Reported by Patch 6 hours ago.
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Carpenter to erect 12 crosses on anniversary of theater shooting
Greg Zanis, the carpenter who last year erected 12 crosses in honor of the victims of the Aurora movie theater shootings, said he will return to Aurora to put up 12 crosses again on the
Reported by Denver Post 21 hours ago.
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Since Aurora, a steady stream of mass killings
Since last year's theater massacre, 126 people have died in mass killings.
Reported by USATODAY.com 3 hours ago.
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American Sentinel University’s Chief Academic Officer Says STEM Skills Key to Addressing Challenges of 21st Century
American Sentinel University’s chief academic officer recently addressed education innovators at HBCUs Connected: Executive Leadership Forum about the crucial areas in higher education and affirmed that a world-class science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) adept workforce is the key to addressing the challenges of the 21st century in health care, technology, business and innovation and is paramount to the U.S. competing in a global marketplace. Learn more about American Sentinel University’s online degree programs at http://www.americansentinel.edu/.
AURORA, Colo. (PRWEB) July 15, 2013
American Sentinel University’s chief academic officer, John Bourne, Ph.D., recently addressed fellow education innovators about the crucial areas in higher education at HBCU's Connected: Executive Leadership Forum two-day event held at Coppin State University in Baltimore, Md. and affirmed that America needs a world-class science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) adept workforce to address the challenges of the 21st century in health care, technology, business and innovation.
During his presentation, ‘The Challenge, STEM, Pedagogy and Suggestions,’ Bourne discussed how a growing number of industries require stronger STEM skills, yet America’s production of graduates that have mastered STEM has sunk to historic lows in recent years.
Bourne, a prominent education innovator who established the Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C™) in 1996 with Support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, says the U.S. simply doesn’t have enough highly educated technical workers to fill in-demand jobs.
The answer is for colleges and universities play an important role for the U.S. to meet these challenges head-on, says Bourne.
“Innovative educators can help meet America’s need to develop a world-class STEM workforce by building partnerships with businesses and other colleges and universities to promote STEM education,” says Bourne.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are the largest organization of black college alumni, students and supporters and recently, The White House Initiative recognized the significant contributions which HCBUs have made to the nation.
“Historically Black Colleges and Universities play an important role in educating and developing America’s future workforce,” says Bourne.
He says that colleges and universities can enhance the role HCBUs play in meeting America’s STEM education goals by partnering with them and offering best-in-class online education technology and empowering technology degree programs and courses.
“A skilled workforce in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math is paramount to the U.S. competing in a global marketplace and the ability to educate STEM professionals will be key to our continued success,” adds Bourne.
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 the competitive advantages of accredited online degree programs in health care, information technology and business. The university is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Its bachelor’s and master’s nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission for the Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). American Sentinel University and their faculty offers years of experience in online education and a next generation learning platform focused on student learning and outcomes. Degree programs offered at American Sentinel that support STEM education include Master of Health Care Informatics (MHCI), Master of Science Computer Science (MSCS), Master of Science Information System (MSIS) and Master of Geospatial Information Systems (MGIS).
# # # Reported by PRWeb 19 hours ago.
AURORA, Colo. (PRWEB) July 15, 2013
American Sentinel University’s chief academic officer, John Bourne, Ph.D., recently addressed fellow education innovators about the crucial areas in higher education at HBCU's Connected: Executive Leadership Forum two-day event held at Coppin State University in Baltimore, Md. and affirmed that America needs a world-class science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) adept workforce to address the challenges of the 21st century in health care, technology, business and innovation.
During his presentation, ‘The Challenge, STEM, Pedagogy and Suggestions,’ Bourne discussed how a growing number of industries require stronger STEM skills, yet America’s production of graduates that have mastered STEM has sunk to historic lows in recent years.
Bourne, a prominent education innovator who established the Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C™) in 1996 with Support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, says the U.S. simply doesn’t have enough highly educated technical workers to fill in-demand jobs.
The answer is for colleges and universities play an important role for the U.S. to meet these challenges head-on, says Bourne.
“Innovative educators can help meet America’s need to develop a world-class STEM workforce by building partnerships with businesses and other colleges and universities to promote STEM education,” says Bourne.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are the largest organization of black college alumni, students and supporters and recently, The White House Initiative recognized the significant contributions which HCBUs have made to the nation.
“Historically Black Colleges and Universities play an important role in educating and developing America’s future workforce,” says Bourne.
He says that colleges and universities can enhance the role HCBUs play in meeting America’s STEM education goals by partnering with them and offering best-in-class online education technology and empowering technology degree programs and courses.
“A skilled workforce in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math is paramount to the U.S. competing in a global marketplace and the ability to educate STEM professionals will be key to our continued success,” adds Bourne.
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 the competitive advantages of accredited online degree programs in health care, information technology and business. The university is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Its bachelor’s and master’s nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission for the Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). American Sentinel University and their faculty offers years of experience in online education and a next generation learning platform focused on student learning and outcomes. Degree programs offered at American Sentinel that support STEM education include Master of Health Care Informatics (MHCI), Master of Science Computer Science (MSCS), Master of Science Information System (MSIS) and Master of Geospatial Information Systems (MGIS).
# # # Reported by PRWeb 19 hours ago.
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Bill Jacobs BMW Sponsors 27th Annual Golf Classic Benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities
Bill Jacobs BMW in Naperville, IL will be sponsoring 8 hole in one opportunities to win a new car at this year’s Golf Classic for Ronald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. The event will be held Wednesday, July 17th, 2013 starting at 8:00 am at PGA-recognized Cog Hill Golf & Country Club located at 12294 Archer Avenue Lemont, IL 60439.
Naperville, IL (PRWEB) July 15, 2013
Bill Jacobs BMW in Naperville, IL will be sponsoring 8 hole in one opportunities to win a new car at this year’s Golf Classic for Ronald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. The event will be held Wednesday, July 17th, 2013 starting at 8:00 am at PGA-recognized Cog Hill Golf & Country Club located at 12294 Archer Avenue Lemont, IL 60439.
Caring for families of children with complex medical needs by providing comfort, compassion and community, Ronald McDonald House Charities keep families of hospitalized children together in a home away from home. Their 4 Chicago-land current houses allow families to eat, sleep and find the emotional support they need – just blocks from where their child is being treated.
Registration for golfers to participate in the 18-hole golf tournament closed Wednesday July 10th, however there are still opportunities to volunteer, donate, and become a sponsor of the event. Contact Lindsay DeThorne at 630.623.5172 or ldethorne(at)rmhccni(dot)org to inquire.
In addition to the tournament, the event will feature breakfast and a silent auction, a driving range & chip shot challenge, followed by a cocktail reception, and dinner buffet.
About Bill Jacobs BMW
As one of the largest BMW dealerships in the Chicagoland area, Bill Jacobs BMW is fully committed to creating a shopping experience for our customers that matches the luxury products we represent. In keeping with the Bill Jacobs tradition, we promise to provide a customer-friendly purchasing experience, as well as a responsive and reliable experience in our service department. With over 50 years in the automotive business, Bill Jacobs BMW is a name you can trust.
For additional information, please visit us today at 2495 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540 or by calling (866) 516-8010 and visiting our website at http://www.billjacobsbmw.com. Reported by PRWeb 19 hours ago.
Naperville, IL (PRWEB) July 15, 2013
Bill Jacobs BMW in Naperville, IL will be sponsoring 8 hole in one opportunities to win a new car at this year’s Golf Classic for Ronald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. The event will be held Wednesday, July 17th, 2013 starting at 8:00 am at PGA-recognized Cog Hill Golf & Country Club located at 12294 Archer Avenue Lemont, IL 60439.
Caring for families of children with complex medical needs by providing comfort, compassion and community, Ronald McDonald House Charities keep families of hospitalized children together in a home away from home. Their 4 Chicago-land current houses allow families to eat, sleep and find the emotional support they need – just blocks from where their child is being treated.
Registration for golfers to participate in the 18-hole golf tournament closed Wednesday July 10th, however there are still opportunities to volunteer, donate, and become a sponsor of the event. Contact Lindsay DeThorne at 630.623.5172 or ldethorne(at)rmhccni(dot)org to inquire.
In addition to the tournament, the event will feature breakfast and a silent auction, a driving range & chip shot challenge, followed by a cocktail reception, and dinner buffet.
About Bill Jacobs BMW
As one of the largest BMW dealerships in the Chicagoland area, Bill Jacobs BMW is fully committed to creating a shopping experience for our customers that matches the luxury products we represent. In keeping with the Bill Jacobs tradition, we promise to provide a customer-friendly purchasing experience, as well as a responsive and reliable experience in our service department. With over 50 years in the automotive business, Bill Jacobs BMW is a name you can trust.
For additional information, please visit us today at 2495 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540 or by calling (866) 516-8010 and visiting our website at http://www.billjacobsbmw.com. Reported by PRWeb 19 hours ago.
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Remembering aspiring sports journalist a year after Aurora shooting
In death, 24-year-old Jessica Gawhi is where she always wanted to be.
Reported by USATODAY.com 2 hours ago.
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3 Charged With Cannabis Possession: Police Blotter
Patch Lisle, IL --SATURDAY, JULY 6
*Cannabis Possession*
The following men were each charged with cannabis possession:
· Theodore L. Barnes, 26, of the 1200 block of Coventry Place, Aurora
· Thomas M. Jamieson, 39, of the 1600 block o Reported by Patch 11 hours ago.
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Survivors Of Aurora Theater Massacre, Families Of Victims, Newtown Families, And Faith Leaders To Hold Remembrance Event In Aurora Marking One-year Anniversary Of Shooting
Participants to Read Names of Thousands of Americans Killed By Gun Violence, Hold Moment of Silence for Aurora Victims at 12:38 a.m. When Shooting Occurred Event is Part of "No More Names: National Drive to Reduce Gun Violence" Bus Tour; www.NoMoreNames.org AURORA, Colo., July 15,...
Reported by PR Newswire 12 hours ago.
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Gessler Files Suit Against Hickenlooper To Set Recall Election Date
Republican Secretary of State Scott Gessler filed suit against Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper late Sunday in a move meant to force the governor to set a dates for the recall elections for Senate President John Morse, KDVR first reported.
More than 10,000 valid signatures were verified by the secretary of state's office on July 5 (only around 7,000 were needed for the recall effort) and Hickenlooper has 60 days from then to sent the election dates.
Hickenlooper's office is holding off on setting a date for the recall until after a Denver District Court hearing on a preliminary injunction from a Morse supporter seeking to nullify the Morse recall altogether, The Denver Post reports.
El Paso County Clerk Wayne Williams is also at odds with Hickenlooper and complained last week that a recall election date should be set now so there is time for preparation, like ballot printing and mailing, can take place. Williams said that ideally he would like to see the election take place on Aug. 27.
Gun rights activists are seeking recall elections of Sens. Giron and Morse over their support for a gun control package that Hickenlooper signed into law earlier this year including expanded background checks to include all private gun sales and transfers and a 15-round limit on ammunition magazines.
“Giron’s disregard for the majority of her constituents to vote no on anti-Second Amendment issues and her general disregard of our Constitution and the rights of the citizens of Colorado demonstrates she must be removed from the Senate,” Victor Head, a plumber who has organized the recall through Pueblo Freedom and Rights group, said to The Denver Post.
Head told ABC World News that he had never set up a recall campaign before and didn't know how to before this year. "I'm a plumber," Head said. "I've never done anything like this in my life."
However, Giron remains defiant saying resignation "hasn't even crossed her mind," The AP's Kristen Wyatt tweeted, and that she did, in fact, listen to her constituents, Wyatt added:
No second thoughts on gun bills she supported, @sengiron says. "This is what my constituents wanted." #coleg
— Kristen Wyatt (@APkristenwyatt) June 10, 2013
Morse has also responded to the recall effort with defiance. “[W]e had 20 6-year-olds shot in the face, and we have the other side arguing we should do nothing, and I’m sorry, that doesn’t cut it," Morse said in response to the recall effort to the Associated Press referring to the 2012's Connecticut school shooting.
Morse says he will not resign and says that even if he loses his seat the gun control measures were too important to dodge in the wake of 2012's Aurora theater massacre and the Sandy Hook shooting in Conn. “Keeping Coloradans safe from gun violence is very worth your political career," Morse said. Reported by Huffington Post 12 hours ago.
More than 10,000 valid signatures were verified by the secretary of state's office on July 5 (only around 7,000 were needed for the recall effort) and Hickenlooper has 60 days from then to sent the election dates.
Hickenlooper's office is holding off on setting a date for the recall until after a Denver District Court hearing on a preliminary injunction from a Morse supporter seeking to nullify the Morse recall altogether, The Denver Post reports.
El Paso County Clerk Wayne Williams is also at odds with Hickenlooper and complained last week that a recall election date should be set now so there is time for preparation, like ballot printing and mailing, can take place. Williams said that ideally he would like to see the election take place on Aug. 27.
Gun rights activists are seeking recall elections of Sens. Giron and Morse over their support for a gun control package that Hickenlooper signed into law earlier this year including expanded background checks to include all private gun sales and transfers and a 15-round limit on ammunition magazines.
“Giron’s disregard for the majority of her constituents to vote no on anti-Second Amendment issues and her general disregard of our Constitution and the rights of the citizens of Colorado demonstrates she must be removed from the Senate,” Victor Head, a plumber who has organized the recall through Pueblo Freedom and Rights group, said to The Denver Post.
Head told ABC World News that he had never set up a recall campaign before and didn't know how to before this year. "I'm a plumber," Head said. "I've never done anything like this in my life."
However, Giron remains defiant saying resignation "hasn't even crossed her mind," The AP's Kristen Wyatt tweeted, and that she did, in fact, listen to her constituents, Wyatt added:
No second thoughts on gun bills she supported, @sengiron says. "This is what my constituents wanted." #coleg
— Kristen Wyatt (@APkristenwyatt) June 10, 2013
Morse has also responded to the recall effort with defiance. “[W]e had 20 6-year-olds shot in the face, and we have the other side arguing we should do nothing, and I’m sorry, that doesn’t cut it," Morse said in response to the recall effort to the Associated Press referring to the 2012's Connecticut school shooting.
Morse says he will not resign and says that even if he loses his seat the gun control measures were too important to dodge in the wake of 2012's Aurora theater massacre and the Sandy Hook shooting in Conn. “Keeping Coloradans safe from gun violence is very worth your political career," Morse said. Reported by Huffington Post 12 hours ago.
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Rose Ritzo, 85, former owner of Flax Hill Grocery
Patch Norwalk, CT --Rose Ritzo, age 85, passed away peacefully at Aurora Senior Living on Friday, July 12, with her loving family at her side.
She was born in Norwalk on April 9, 1928, the daughter of the late William A. and Helen Varga Ritzo and has lived locally al Reported by Patch 4 hours ago.
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T.D. Jakes, Chris Hill lead Aurora healing service Wednesday
The Potter's House of Denver's Pastor Chris Hill will join with Bishop T.D. Jakes and American Idol finalist George Huff to host a special service 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to mark one year after the Aurora movie theater shooting.
Reported by Denver Post 3 hours ago.
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Daniel N. Nelson: The Kids' Policy Academy
My 7-year-old daughter recently inquired, while leaving (I admit it) a McDonalds, how much money people made who work at that "restaurant" (I add the quotation marks). Well, I said, not much, and that it was usually a part-time job with no benefits and that, often, young people without much money take such part-time work. She asked what "benefits" are, and I said health insurance and other things. Insurance she understood. But she is worried about poor people already, not that I am wealthy.
Daddy, she intoned another day, when you were in the Army did you kill people? No, I said, trying to end that line of inquiry. Why do we need an Army? -- her follow-up. Damn, I couldn't get away, I thought. Well, because sometimes we need to defend ourselves against enemies. Who are our enemies? Well, hell, now we're getting into deep shxx. Fortunately we then arrived at the park, thus enabling me to switch to her acrobatic skills.
One day in the last school year, while children were outside on the playground at my daughter's school, a police officer was shot in the head by a taxi driver he had stopped on the street directly adjacent to the playground. Trained by many tragic events at schools, teachers reacted quickly to the gunshots, got kids into the building, and went into lock-down mode. In following days, I chatted with parents as we dropped off our kids, protectively, at the front door -- and I asked several what their children had said about the event. One father said evocatively that his 8-year-old boy was nonchalant, telling his dad something to the effect that "Everybody has guns, right? So people get shot."
Likewise the 6-year-old daughter of a couple, both of whom had been my students, reportedly asked about her friend who had "two mommies." This 30-ish hetero couple and both certified liberals, told me that they explained how the world is made up of different peoples and that all are equally good, and that two mommies is just another kind of family. But, their daughter said, other kids make fun of her friend every day.
My daughter has had her problems with religiosity. She says she doesn't believe in God, and didn't like it when her teacher last year referred often to god's will, and that all the other children in the class believed in god and "mocked" her for not believing. This led to some parent-teacher conversations, and principal intervention -- in a public school. Why can't they accept me for who I am? she asked me. While I gave a hopeful response -- they will learn how to be tolerant -- what I really thought was that this belief bullying was yet another example of how America still has not become truly democratic.
This last spring I was invited to give a talk to an elementary school's 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders about "other countries and the world," said the principal, and to reinforce cultural diversity on a global scale. Well, fair enough, I appeared with props in hand -- little mementos from Southeast and Eastern Asia, Central America, Western Africa, the Balkans, etc. -- and I delivered what I thought was kind of an entertaining presentation. The kids once in a while laughed, giggled, and exclaimed "wow." Then came the Q&A, for which I was unprepared.
"So, why do Muslims hate Americans?""Is China our enemy?""My daddy said that black people were once slaves taken from Africa -- how come?""AIDS was god's punishment, right?" For a half hour these questions kept coming. A tough audience, let me tell you. Speaking to Pakistani groups or being interviewed by foreign media are easier assignments.
Wars, violence, intolerance, injustice, hunger, disease, infidelity... all seem known to the very youngest of American society. They are no longer shielded. Gated communities, affluence, and silver spoons make no difference. Newtown, Conn.; Aurora, Colo. -- kids hear about and too often experience these events, and about wars in which their friends fathers, uncles, mothers or aunts have died. In America's communities, poor or wealthy, violent death, drugs, religious and racial intolerance are in inner cities, outer suburbs, and rural towns.
Our kids know far, far more than we older folks think they do. They have been exposed through media and peers a vast array of information and disinformation that makes their growing up far more complex than ever before. Parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles, better darn well catch up lest we be unable to guide their maturation. The little ones, for now, might start an policy academy in which we adults could learn.
Daniel N. Nelson heads a consulting firm in Northern Virginia. Reported by Huffington Post 4 hours ago.
Daddy, she intoned another day, when you were in the Army did you kill people? No, I said, trying to end that line of inquiry. Why do we need an Army? -- her follow-up. Damn, I couldn't get away, I thought. Well, because sometimes we need to defend ourselves against enemies. Who are our enemies? Well, hell, now we're getting into deep shxx. Fortunately we then arrived at the park, thus enabling me to switch to her acrobatic skills.
One day in the last school year, while children were outside on the playground at my daughter's school, a police officer was shot in the head by a taxi driver he had stopped on the street directly adjacent to the playground. Trained by many tragic events at schools, teachers reacted quickly to the gunshots, got kids into the building, and went into lock-down mode. In following days, I chatted with parents as we dropped off our kids, protectively, at the front door -- and I asked several what their children had said about the event. One father said evocatively that his 8-year-old boy was nonchalant, telling his dad something to the effect that "Everybody has guns, right? So people get shot."
Likewise the 6-year-old daughter of a couple, both of whom had been my students, reportedly asked about her friend who had "two mommies." This 30-ish hetero couple and both certified liberals, told me that they explained how the world is made up of different peoples and that all are equally good, and that two mommies is just another kind of family. But, their daughter said, other kids make fun of her friend every day.
My daughter has had her problems with religiosity. She says she doesn't believe in God, and didn't like it when her teacher last year referred often to god's will, and that all the other children in the class believed in god and "mocked" her for not believing. This led to some parent-teacher conversations, and principal intervention -- in a public school. Why can't they accept me for who I am? she asked me. While I gave a hopeful response -- they will learn how to be tolerant -- what I really thought was that this belief bullying was yet another example of how America still has not become truly democratic.
This last spring I was invited to give a talk to an elementary school's 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders about "other countries and the world," said the principal, and to reinforce cultural diversity on a global scale. Well, fair enough, I appeared with props in hand -- little mementos from Southeast and Eastern Asia, Central America, Western Africa, the Balkans, etc. -- and I delivered what I thought was kind of an entertaining presentation. The kids once in a while laughed, giggled, and exclaimed "wow." Then came the Q&A, for which I was unprepared.
"So, why do Muslims hate Americans?""Is China our enemy?""My daddy said that black people were once slaves taken from Africa -- how come?""AIDS was god's punishment, right?" For a half hour these questions kept coming. A tough audience, let me tell you. Speaking to Pakistani groups or being interviewed by foreign media are easier assignments.
Wars, violence, intolerance, injustice, hunger, disease, infidelity... all seem known to the very youngest of American society. They are no longer shielded. Gated communities, affluence, and silver spoons make no difference. Newtown, Conn.; Aurora, Colo. -- kids hear about and too often experience these events, and about wars in which their friends fathers, uncles, mothers or aunts have died. In America's communities, poor or wealthy, violent death, drugs, religious and racial intolerance are in inner cities, outer suburbs, and rural towns.
Our kids know far, far more than we older folks think they do. They have been exposed through media and peers a vast array of information and disinformation that makes their growing up far more complex than ever before. Parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles, better darn well catch up lest we be unable to guide their maturation. The little ones, for now, might start an policy academy in which we adults could learn.
Daniel N. Nelson heads a consulting firm in Northern Virginia. Reported by Huffington Post 4 hours ago.
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Bloomfield Takes on Pittsburgh in U15 Boys US Club Soccer National Cup Opener
Patch Bloomfield, NJ --On Thursday, Bloomfield faces off against Pittsburgh.
The Bloomfield Soccer Club's U15 Boys will open the US Club National Cup Champions tournament against a team representing Pittsburgh in Aurora, Colorado.
Bloomfield Soccer Club presi Reported by Patch 3 hours ago.
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Aurora man convicted of 22 counts of sex assault on a child
The founder of the Atlanta-based children's charity Stand Up for Kids was convicted on Friday of 22 counts of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust.
Reported by Denver Post 2 hours ago.
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Directech Solutions Inc. Merges with ITsavvy to Offer Powerful Print Solutions
Directech Solutions, Inc. just merged with ITsavvy in order to offer an industry-leading range of printer/multi-function device services and solutions.
Addison, IL (PRWEB) July 12, 2013
Company officials just announced that Directech Solutions, Inc. has merged with ITsavvy in order to offer an industry-leading range of printer/multi-function device services and solutions. Read more about this on ITsavvy’s new Acquisitions page.
Mike Theriault, president and CEO of ITsavvy, said, “With the rapid growth of ITsavvy’s managed print service, savvyPrint, we need the finest expertise available. Like ITsavvy, Directech has a very knowledgeable staff that is client focused and provides a high level of service. Our intent with this merger is to be able to offer the full range of solutions for printers and multi-function devices.”
Aurora, Ill.-based Directech Solutions, Inc. has been providing multi-function printer sales and support since 1993. By selling, leasing, renting and servicing digital copiers, fax machines, multi-function machines as well as black and white and color laser printers, Directech has been able to establish a long history of extremely satisfied clients. The company will continue to offer both new and reconditioned equipment.
Dale Evensen president of Directech, said, “We have been focused on the printer side, but weren’t really big on the network side. This is a major benefit that ITsavvy brings to our clients.”
Evensen stressed that Directech clients will still have the same account reps and will still be interacting with the same client service staff.
Theriault and Evensen said that the merger will have significant benefits for both companies’ clients. “Directech’s clients will be able to take advantage of our savvyPrint offerings from the low end printer all the way to the highest end multi-function device,” Theriault said, ”This means access to the full range of ITsavvy’s products and managed services. For ITsavvy’s clients, this means enhanced product offerings and a complete range of printer/multi-function device services. Existing clients at both companies will notice nothing except positive changes.”
Evensen added, “The bottom line is that all of our clients will be getting the same or better service and a significantly expanded range of offerings and capabilities.”
ITsavvy, one of the fastest growing companies of its type 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 47 distribution centers across the U.S. The company’s new user-friendly website provides 100s 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; 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/
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About ITsavvy’s Trademarked savvyPrint Solution
ITsavvy turns print management into a predictable expense rather than a large capital investment. Services include automated fulfillment and reports on usage and needs---one monthly PO for the entire fleet. And unlike competitors, ITsavvy will manage mismatched devices; this allows clients to optimize what they have until it’s time for replacement. Managed print solutions include: fleet management, remote monitoring, auto fulfillment, problem remediation and optimization.
Visit ITsavvy’s Media Center at: http://www.ITsavvy.com/about/media-center/
About ITsavvy http://www.ITsavvy.com/
ITsavvy was founded in 2004 by industry experts Mike Theriault and Chris Kurpeikis. The company has grown from a Midwest start-up to a national, award-winning leader in IT products and services. Mike and Chris conceived of ITsavvy after becoming convinced they could significantly outdo competitors in a number of areas including client service. By combining a comprehensive value-added reseller business with an industry-leading array of services through its Advanced Solutions Group, ITsavvy is quickly becoming the benchmark for integrated IT products and advanced solutions providers.
About Directech Solutions, Inc. http://www.directechsolutions.com/
Directech Solutions, Inc. is a Chicagoland Authorized Canon Dealer that has provided sales and support to Chicago and its surrounding suburbs since 1993. Directech Solutions, Inc. was founded by technicians who were frustrated by the declining service standards in the office equipment industry. Their dedication to excellence and skill in providing an exceptional support team sets them apart from the competition. With Directech the solution to all your office equipment needs is one phone call away.
Media Contact: Jean Van Rensselar, Smart PR Communications Jean(at)SmartPRCommunications(dot)com /630-363-8081
“ITsavvy” is a Registered Trademark of B2B Industries LLC. All other company and product names may be trademarks of respective companies with which they are associated. Reported by PRWeb 5 days ago.
Addison, IL (PRWEB) July 12, 2013
Company officials just announced that Directech Solutions, Inc. has merged with ITsavvy in order to offer an industry-leading range of printer/multi-function device services and solutions. Read more about this on ITsavvy’s new Acquisitions page.
Mike Theriault, president and CEO of ITsavvy, said, “With the rapid growth of ITsavvy’s managed print service, savvyPrint, we need the finest expertise available. Like ITsavvy, Directech has a very knowledgeable staff that is client focused and provides a high level of service. Our intent with this merger is to be able to offer the full range of solutions for printers and multi-function devices.”
Aurora, Ill.-based Directech Solutions, Inc. has been providing multi-function printer sales and support since 1993. By selling, leasing, renting and servicing digital copiers, fax machines, multi-function machines as well as black and white and color laser printers, Directech has been able to establish a long history of extremely satisfied clients. The company will continue to offer both new and reconditioned equipment.
Dale Evensen president of Directech, said, “We have been focused on the printer side, but weren’t really big on the network side. This is a major benefit that ITsavvy brings to our clients.”
Evensen stressed that Directech clients will still have the same account reps and will still be interacting with the same client service staff.
Theriault and Evensen said that the merger will have significant benefits for both companies’ clients. “Directech’s clients will be able to take advantage of our savvyPrint offerings from the low end printer all the way to the highest end multi-function device,” Theriault said, ”This means access to the full range of ITsavvy’s products and managed services. For ITsavvy’s clients, this means enhanced product offerings and a complete range of printer/multi-function device services. Existing clients at both companies will notice nothing except positive changes.”
Evensen added, “The bottom line is that all of our clients will be getting the same or better service and a significantly expanded range of offerings and capabilities.”
ITsavvy, one of the fastest growing companies of its type 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 47 distribution centers across the U.S. The company’s new user-friendly website provides 100s 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; 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/
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About ITsavvy’s Trademarked savvyPrint Solution
ITsavvy turns print management into a predictable expense rather than a large capital investment. Services include automated fulfillment and reports on usage and needs---one monthly PO for the entire fleet. And unlike competitors, ITsavvy will manage mismatched devices; this allows clients to optimize what they have until it’s time for replacement. Managed print solutions include: fleet management, remote monitoring, auto fulfillment, problem remediation and optimization.
Visit ITsavvy’s Media Center at: http://www.ITsavvy.com/about/media-center/
About ITsavvy http://www.ITsavvy.com/
ITsavvy was founded in 2004 by industry experts Mike Theriault and Chris Kurpeikis. The company has grown from a Midwest start-up to a national, award-winning leader in IT products and services. Mike and Chris conceived of ITsavvy after becoming convinced they could significantly outdo competitors in a number of areas including client service. By combining a comprehensive value-added reseller business with an industry-leading array of services through its Advanced Solutions Group, ITsavvy is quickly becoming the benchmark for integrated IT products and advanced solutions providers.
About Directech Solutions, Inc. http://www.directechsolutions.com/
Directech Solutions, Inc. is a Chicagoland Authorized Canon Dealer that has provided sales and support to Chicago and its surrounding suburbs since 1993. Directech Solutions, Inc. was founded by technicians who were frustrated by the declining service standards in the office equipment industry. Their dedication to excellence and skill in providing an exceptional support team sets them apart from the competition. With Directech the solution to all your office equipment needs is one phone call away.
Media Contact: Jean Van Rensselar, Smart PR Communications Jean(at)SmartPRCommunications(dot)com /630-363-8081
“ITsavvy” is a Registered Trademark of B2B Industries LLC. All other company and product names may be trademarks of respective companies with which they are associated. Reported by PRWeb 5 days ago.
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Hospice Patient Gets Dream to See Loretta Lynn
Passages Hospice helped grant a wish for 90-year-old James Dick, who wanted to see country singer Loretta Lynn in concert. Video: http://bit.ly/155o7OG.
Lisle, IL (PRWEB) July 12, 2013
Lisle-based Passages Hospice helped grant a wish for one of its patients, 90-year-old James Dick, who wanted to see country singer Loretta Lynn in concert.
James Dick and his wife Rosie had already been married for nearly twenty years before Loretta Lynn started making music, but her catchy tunes about everyday life immediately hit home with them. They listened to Lynn's music on records, and letter cassette tapes. The couple even has a recording of one of Lynn's concerts that they attended.
"He'll show it to anyone who will watch," said Shontrale Williams, James Dick's caregiver from Passages Hospice.
Lynn's music moved with James and Rosie Dick throughout their 66 years of marriage, sending songs full of emotions - of country, celebration and change.
But Rosie Dick passed away recently, and James Dick turned to Lynn's music for a new reason: comfort.
Dick, now 90 and a Passages Hospice patient in Mt. Zion, Illinois, wanted to hear Lynn live in concert again as a tribute to "my Rosie". Last weekend, Passages Hospice worked with a nonprofit wish-granting organization called Hospice Dreams to take Dick to RiverEdge Park in Aurora to see Lynn perform.
"He was just so excited," said Christy Cooper of Hospice Dreams. "This was very meaningful for him and helped him honor Rosie's memory."
Dick, accompanied by his daughter, sat in the 7th row as he tapped his toes and clapped along with the music. After the concert, fellow fans helped make the night extra special by asking Lynn's band members to greet Dick. They appeared, still in their boots and cowboy hats, to shake Dick's hand and pose for photos.
"Dick was quiet on the ride home," Cooper said. "It'd been a long, emotional day."
"He didn't have to say anything. Knowing we gave him those few hours was thanks enough."
See a video of the concert at: http://bit.ly/155o7OG.
Passages Hospice has helped grant more than 200 Dreams for its patients since 2008.
For more information about Passages Hospice, visit http://www.passageshospice.com. For more information about Hospice Dreams, visit http://www.hospicedreams.org. Reported by PRWeb 5 days ago.
Lisle, IL (PRWEB) July 12, 2013
Lisle-based Passages Hospice helped grant a wish for one of its patients, 90-year-old James Dick, who wanted to see country singer Loretta Lynn in concert.
James Dick and his wife Rosie had already been married for nearly twenty years before Loretta Lynn started making music, but her catchy tunes about everyday life immediately hit home with them. They listened to Lynn's music on records, and letter cassette tapes. The couple even has a recording of one of Lynn's concerts that they attended.
"He'll show it to anyone who will watch," said Shontrale Williams, James Dick's caregiver from Passages Hospice.
Lynn's music moved with James and Rosie Dick throughout their 66 years of marriage, sending songs full of emotions - of country, celebration and change.
But Rosie Dick passed away recently, and James Dick turned to Lynn's music for a new reason: comfort.
Dick, now 90 and a Passages Hospice patient in Mt. Zion, Illinois, wanted to hear Lynn live in concert again as a tribute to "my Rosie". Last weekend, Passages Hospice worked with a nonprofit wish-granting organization called Hospice Dreams to take Dick to RiverEdge Park in Aurora to see Lynn perform.
"He was just so excited," said Christy Cooper of Hospice Dreams. "This was very meaningful for him and helped him honor Rosie's memory."
Dick, accompanied by his daughter, sat in the 7th row as he tapped his toes and clapped along with the music. After the concert, fellow fans helped make the night extra special by asking Lynn's band members to greet Dick. They appeared, still in their boots and cowboy hats, to shake Dick's hand and pose for photos.
"Dick was quiet on the ride home," Cooper said. "It'd been a long, emotional day."
"He didn't have to say anything. Knowing we gave him those few hours was thanks enough."
See a video of the concert at: http://bit.ly/155o7OG.
Passages Hospice has helped grant more than 200 Dreams for its patients since 2008.
For more information about Passages Hospice, visit http://www.passageshospice.com. For more information about Hospice Dreams, visit http://www.hospicedreams.org. Reported by PRWeb 5 days ago.
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