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Geomagnetic storm could give Boston area a rare glimpse of the Northern Lights

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A geomagnetic storm approaching from the sun could give Boston-area residents a rare glimpse of the aurora borealis tonight and Friday night — if they can get far away enough from the city lights, forecasters said.
 
 
 
  Reported by Boston.com 2 hours ago.

You Might Be Able To See The Northern Lights Tonight

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You Might Be Able To See The Northern Lights Tonight Normally the Aurora borealis can only be seen in parts of northwest Canada and Alaska, but the giant solar flare that erupted on Tuesday could bring the breathtaking beauty of the northern lights as far south as Colorado Thursday night. 

Solar flares create solar wind and electromagnetic radiation that hits Earth's magnetoshpere — the magnetic field surrounding Earth. While most of it bounces off, some of the solar wind and radiation slips through and collides with particles in Earth's atmosphere.

These collisions create the shimmering sheets of light seen in the northern night sky. The different colors result from the wind and radiation colliding with different types of particles in the atmosphere — different types emit different colored lights.

These lights are usually stuck at the poles, because that's where the magnetosphere is weakest. But Tuesday's solar flare — which you can see in the GIF below — was big enough that it has the potential to send the northern lights much farther south than usual.

The University of Alaska Geophysical Institute is reporting that "weather permitting, highly active auroral displays will be visible overhead from Inuvik, Yellowknife, Rankin and Igaluit to Juneau, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Thunder Bay and Sept-Iles, and visible low on the horizon from Seattle, Des Moines, Chicago, Cleveland, Boston, and Halifax."

The potential reach of the Aurora borealis tonight is outlined in the map below. The most southern green line marks the farthest potential reach.

The peak time to see the lights should be around 2 a.m. Friday morning. The timing could change, and clouds or light pollution obscures the view in many places.

Check the Space Weather Prediction Center for updates for your area.

*SEE ALSO: US Department Of Interior Is Awe-Struck By Northern Lights Photo *

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  Reported by Business Insider 1 hour ago.

Patton Names 888Voip U.S. Partner of the Year for 2013

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With Support from 888VoIP, Patton’s SmartNode sales are thriving. The successful partnership began in 2008 with continued growth expected during 2014.

Gaithersburg, MD and East Aurora, NY (PRWEB) January 09, 2014

Patton Electronics—the US manufacturer of SmartNode VoIP equipment—has named 888VoIP—the industry leading VoIP hardware distributor—as “U.S. Partner of the Year” for 2013.

The successful partnership between 888VoIP and Patton began in 2008, when the two joined forces to develop Patton’s VoIP Gateway business in the Unites States. At that time, Patton’s SmartNode Gateway was an established market leader in Europe, but had yet to break in to the U.S. market—despite being manufactured in the United States and renowned for its quality and free customer support.

In the subsequent five years, 888VoIP has capitalized on its relationships with other best-of-breed partners and used its product and marketing expertise to increase SmartNode sales by 50% each year. Now, with several major opportunities on the horizon, this growth is expected to continue during 2014.

Much of the growth in SmartNode sales can be attributed to 888VoIP’s relationships with Patton and 3CX, who’s Phone System offers a software-based IP PBX for Windows. Together, these companies provide an affordable, easy-to-use, and feature-rich IP PBX solution that integrates existing phone lines and/or analog phones and fax. The solution provides 888VoIP’s resellers with the ability to migrate to VoIP at their own pace.

“The relationship between Patton, 3CX, and 888VoIP has been extremely successful,” says Sean Gerrity, US Sales Director at Patton. “It allows resellers to spend more time selling and less time losing deals as phone contracts and reliability concerns are no longer objections. Expertise from 888VoIP plus support from Patton and 3CX make system installation quick and easy—not to mention that 3CX Phone System comes with SmartNode gateway configs already built in.”

John Molino, CEO of 888VoIP, adds, “We truly value our strategic partnership with both Patton and 3CX and are pleased to be able to offer our resellers the cutting-edge products offered by both firms. We are tremendously proud to have been named Patton’s U.S. Partner of the Year for 2013, and we look forward to continuing our long and successful relationship.”

About 888VoIP

888VoIP is an industry leading VoIP hardware distributor. For years, VoIP resellers and integrators have relied on 888VoIP’s knowledgeable and professional team to be their trusted advisor, most recently through the VIP (Value in Partnership) Partner Program. Manufacturers count on 888VoIP’s experiences staff and network of certified reseller partners to expertly handle product distribution, technical support, warranty management, and solutions integration.

About 3CX

3CX is the developer of 3CX Phone System and 3CX Mobile Device Manager. 3CX Phone System is an open standard unified communications platform for Windows that works with standard SIP phones and replaces any proprietary PBX. 3CX Phone System is more manageable than standard PBX systems and delivers substantial cost savings while increasing productivity. Some of the world’s leading companies and organizations use the 3CX Phone System, including Boeing, the Caterham F1 Team, Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts, Harley Davidson, and MIT.

3CX was named a CRN Emerging Vendor in 2011 and 2012 and has been awarded CRN’s 5-Star Partner Program rating in 2013. 3CX has also been awarded Windows Server Certification and won the Windowsnetworking.com Gold Award, the Windows IT Pro 2008 Editor’s Best Award and a Best Buy Award from Computer Shopper.

3CX has offices in Australia, Cyprus, Germany, Hong Kong, Malta, South Africa, the UK and the U.S.

About Patton

Patton is all about connections. It is our joy and mission to connect real-world customer challenges with high-quality, right-priced solutions—complemented by unrivaled customer service and technical support. Incorporated 1984, Patton has built everything from micro-sized widgets that connect "this-with-that," to carrier-grade Telecom gear that connects subscribers to service-providers. Patton's specialty is interconnecting legacy TDM and serial systems with new-generation IP-based voice, data, and multi-media technologies.

Headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD, USA, Patton equipment—including VoIP, Ethernet extension, and wireless router technologies—is up-and-running in carrier, enterprise and industrial networks worldwide. Patton works in connection with a growing network of technology, business, and sales-channel partners. To connect with local-market requirements, Patton operates training and support centers in Switzerland, Hungary, Lebanon, India, Vietnam, and the USA.

Patton… Let's Connect!

Media Contact:

Glendon Flowers
Patton Electronics
+1 301 975 100
press(at)patton(dot)com Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.

Solar Flare Today: 2014 CME Hits Earth, Aurora Borealis Expected on Jan 9, 10

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Solar Flare Today: 2014 CME Hits Earth, Aurora Borealis Expected on Jan 9, 10 A solar flare from the sun that was headed to Earth hit today around 3 p.m. EST, arriving weaker than expected.

The intial weak impact could strengthen, though, as geomagnetic storms could develop as Earth passes through the coronal mass …

The post Solar Flare Today: 2014 CME Hits Earth, Aurora Borealis Expected on Jan 9, 10 appeared first on The Epoch Times. Reported by Epoch Times 55 minutes ago.

Roger Ailes Biography Release Date Pushed Up One Week

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“The Loudest Voice in the Room,” Gabriel Sherman’s unauthorized biography of Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, due to huge buzz surrounding the explosive allegations reported in the last few days.

The book will be released Jan. 14, one week earlier than originally scheduled, publisher Random House told TheWrap,

*Also read: *Roger Ailes Biography: 5 Explosive Allegations From Gabe Sherman’s Tell-All

The New York Times first revealed the bombshell details of the book in its early review on Tuesday, and the author himself posted an excerpt on Wednesday. Both accounts paint a picture of Ailes as a domineering leader at the top of Fox News.

*Also read:* Roger Ailes Biography: 9 Greatest Quotes From First Excerpt

Sherman did not have direct access to Ailes, and Fox News has denied the allegations in the book and said that its contents were not fact-checked with the network. However, he conducted over 614 interviews with other individuals in connection to Ailes for the biography.

*Also read: *Fox News Denies Roger Ailes’ Sexist, Racist, Volatile Behavior Detailed in New Biography

The book will hit shelves on Jan. 14, a full week earlier than the originally scheduled date of Jan. 21.

Politico was first to report the change.

The post Roger Ailes Biography Release Date Pushed Up One Week appeared first on TheWrap.

*Related stories from TheWrap:*

Glenn Beck Defends MSNBC's Melissa Harris-Perry: 'I Don't Think She Said Anything Bad'

The Year in Cable News: Fox News Ends Another Contentious Year at the Top

Fox News Reporter Will Not Have to Testify in Aurora Shooting Case Reported by The Wrap 1 hour ago.

VIP Fundraiser Event for Aurora Theatre and Gwinnett Medical Center at Lombardi Sneak Preview on January 14

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VIP Fundraiser Event for Aurora Theatre and Gwinnett Medical Center at Lombardi Sneak Preview on January 14 Patch Lawrenceville, GA --

Support two of Gwinnett’s great non-profits on January 14 at Aurora Theatre. Guests will get a chance to rub elbows with former NFL players and get an exclusive sneak-peek at The Brand Signature Series production Lombardi by Eric Simonson, Reported by Patch 12 minutes ago.

New Designer Bridal Collections Introduced at House of Brides

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House of Brides will showcase new designer collections during its 2-Day Bridal Super Sale on Saturday, January 11th and Sunday, January 12th. The wedding dress collections are exclusive to the retailer.

Glen Ellyn, IL (PRWEB) January 09, 2014

The new designer collections have arrived at House of Brides salons and will be a key feature to the weekend’s bridal sale. The retailer is using the sale as the launch because it marks the beginning of the busy season for the wedding industry.

The wedding dresses offer a wide selection of styles. Says Industry Consultant Dale Buziecki, “The collections have such variety from classic to contemporary designs. They’re sure to appeal to every bride.”

The company is the only retailer of the collections, which it boasts as truly one-of-a-kind gowns.

The collections are now available at the salons. Availability continues after the sale.

The Bridal Super Sale is Saturday, January 11th and Sunday, January 12th. The event is hosted at the 6 salons located in Chicago, Schaumburg, Glen Ellyn, Oak Lawn, Naperville/ Aurora and the new wedding super store in Orland Park.

Advertised savings include $100.00 - $300.00 off bridal dresses. Designer Silk gowns are $400.00 - $1,000.00 off. Special savings are also available on Diva wedding gowns in sizes 18 – 32.

The special savings continue to bridesmaid dresses. The salons carry over 700 different bridesmaid samples available in an array of colors. Most styles are orderable in adult, junior and women’s sizes.

Appointments are suggested.

To make an appointment online, customers can click Appointments on the website. Or customers can visit Locations & Hours to find the most convenient salon.

About House of Brides:
House of Brides established its first brick-and-mortar store in 1929 and has since grown to 11 Chicagoland stores and global E-Commerce website, http://www.houseofbrides.com. Millions of brides and their wedding parties visit the salons and global website for over 50,000 wedding and special event products Reported by PRWeb 48 minutes ago.

Clothing Connection Online Expands Customer Service

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Internet Men's Clothing Retailer Now Offers Free Shipping

Aurora, Colorado (PRWEB) January 09, 2014

ClothingConnectionOnline.com, an Internet-based men's clothing retailer, has a solid reputation for offering high-quality suits and clothing at the lowest prices around. Now, in response to customer requests Clothing Connection Online, offers free shipping.

Today’s online consumer want great prices and free shipping. In keeping with the company's commitment to providing the highest level of customer service and great prices on high-end men's wear, CCO is now offering its customers free shipping on orders of $195 and more.

The best part is that customers won't have to deal with the hassle of presenting coupons. "Most sites do [require a coupon]," states a CCO company spokesperson. "Furthermore, those coupons are good for one time only – so once you use it at another site, that's it."

CCO has decided to do it differently. "By not requiring customers to present coupons in order to enjoy our discount prices on quality menswear, we are providing a major benefit," the CCO spokesperson says. "It's easy to take advantage of our low, low prices on high-end men's suits and accessories – all you have to do is log on and fill up your shopping cart." In addition, CCO has a generous return policy, so if something is not what the customer thought, he can return it for a full refund or exchange.

Combine that with the fact that Clothing Connection Online is committed to meet customers' needs through seasonal extended hours during busy shopping months as well as a huge selection of well-priced suits and there's no reason to shop anywhere else for your men's clothing needs. For even greater discounts on CCO's already absurdly low prices, check out Executive Club. For only $21.99 a year, members are able to take an additional 10% off anything in the store, including sale and clearance items.

ABOUT CLOTHING CONNECTION ONLINE: ClothingConnectionOnline.com first established its presence on the World Wide Web in 2004. Since then, it has gained a reputation for the best selection at the lowest prices on menswear of any online retail store. Their commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in an "A+" Rating from the Better Business Bureau. CCO maintains business offices in Colorado. Reported by PRWeb 48 minutes ago.

Look! Up in the Sky! It's the Northern Lights, Tonight!

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Look! Up in the Sky! It's the Northern Lights, Tonight! Patch Groton, CT --

Aurora Borealis in the sky tonight! Reported by Patch 22 minutes ago.

Aurora council to consider change on police, firefighter discipline

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AURORA — A measure to strip some duties from the Civil Service Commission and change how police and firefighters appeal disciplinary action on Tuesday advanced to the full city council. Reported by Denver Post 3 days ago.

Oregon Couple Accused Of Leaving Meth As A Tip

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With a majority of Americans now favoring the legalization of marijuana, some restaurant diners have started to treat drugs a bit too casually in public.

A display of generosity landed an Oregon couple in jail last week, The Daily Astorian newspaper in Astoria, Ore., reports. Seaside police arrested Ryan Bensen, 40, and Erica Manley, 37, after they allegedly left an envelope containing methamphetamine as a tip for their waitress at the Twisted Fish Steakhouse.

The waitress alerted the police, and the responding officer determined the substance was methamphetamine, according to the newspaper. Police identified the couple's motel and vehicle and found more suspected meth and evidence suggesting they had been manufacturing with intent to deliver, the paper wrote.

According to KPTV, both Manley and Bensen were taken to Clatsop County Jail.

Other stories of unusual restaurant tips have gone viral in recent months.

An Oregon bartender reported in October that she had won $17,500 on a Keno ticket given to her as a tip by one of her regular customers. Aurora Kephart, 25, gave the patron a percentage of the winnings and said she donated some to a muscular dystrophy charity.

Since October, a mystery tipper operating under the pseudonym "Tips For Jesus" has traveled the country, leaving generous tips at restaurants to show what Christian generosity should look like.

A New Jersey waitress who received national attention and donations after she claimed she was denied a tip because of her sexual orientation was fired in December after an internal investigation into allegations she fabricated her story. Reported by Huffington Post 3 days ago.

Colorado Legislature's Democrats are leery of sweeping construction-defects reform

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Colorado Democratic legislative leaders expressed skepticism Tuesday about a broad rewrite of the state's construction defects law, saying they would prefer to attack what they believe are the root causes to the extremely low number of condominiums being built in the metro area in other ways. Also, Senate President-elect Morgan Carroll, D-Aurora, and House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver, emphasized that they are still holding conversations about whether some form of workers’ compensation insurance… Reported by bizjournals 3 days ago.

Aurora police investigating armed robbery, victim shot

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Aurora police are investigating an armed robbery at an apartment complex where a man was shot in the leg Wednesday. Reported by Denver Post 2 days ago.

Aurora Borealis May Be Visible In New England Thursday Night

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Aurora Borealis May Be Visible In New England Thursday Night
 
 
 
  Reported by Boston.com 23 hours ago.

Aurora Borealis could be visible in much of Canada, northern US

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Aurora Borealis: A powerful solar flare is shaking up the Earth's magnetic field, producing a light show in the sky for much of North America. Reported by Christian Science Monitor 22 hours ago.

SE Indiana police chief resigns after arrest

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AURORA, Ind. - A southeastern Indiana police chief has resigned following his domestic battery arrest last month. Reported by Journal Gazette 14 hours ago.

ECB hints at further QE

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Today's Highlights BOE – no change to targets lets Sterling strengthen ECB hints at further QE US employment report may disappoint FX Market Overview I think Dara O'Briain and Brian Cox were having a laugh. I stayed up and looked north with my telescope and NO I couldn't see the Aurora Borealis from East Sussex. I'm going to have to go to somewhere inside the Arctic circle after all. If anyone did get a picture, I would love to see it. And that was after a very busy day in the financial Reported by FXstreet.com 13 hours ago.

Fine Design Living Announces Top Cost-Effective Way to Prevent Expensive Patio, Walkway, and Driveway Repairs Due to Seasonal Buckling

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Fine Design Living, one of the Greater Toronto Area’s leading boutique design and build firms and specializing in high-quality exterior and interior custom renovations for residential and commercial clients, is announcing its top cost-effective way to prevent expensive patio, walkway, and driveway repairs as a result of seasonal buckling.

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) January 10, 2014

Fine Design Living (http://www.FineDesignLiving.com), one of the Greater Toronto Area’s leading boutique design and build firms and specializing in high-quality exterior and interior custom renovations for residential and commercial clients, is announcing its top cost-effective way to prevent expensive patio, walkway, and driveway repairs as a result of seasonal buckling.

“No matter what time of year it is, stone projects such as interlocking stone driveways and natural stone walkways and patios can shift and buckle due to changes in temperature. This is due to seasonal freeze and thaw cycles that occur every year.” says Braden White, owner of Fine Design Living. “Unfortunately, having to make repairs, sometimes annually, can be extremely expensive and time-consuming.”

With the extreme seasonal temperatures experienced in the GTA, White explains, it’s imperative that property owners hire contractors that are familiar with and use the latest construction trends. When it comes to enhancing the appearance of a property’s landscape with interlocking or natural stone, using the proper base material is one of the most important steps. Using the most advanced base material increases the strength, durability, and longevity of a project; cutting corners by using improper, inadequate or outdated base material can result in costly repairs.

“Over the years, there have been many different types of materials used for the base of interlocking and natural stone projects such as driveways, walkways, and patios,” he adds. “Only the most experienced and knowledgeable companies use the kind of products that ensure a project’s longevity.”

Fine Design Living uses “Ultrabase,” a roller-compacted concrete (RCC) that turns into a concrete base once compacted; this prevents the unwanted shifting of stone that can occur after just one season. Although there is a premium to use this kind of material, it typically pays for itself, as customers don’t have to worry about the expense of unwanted repairs.

“Hiring a contractor that uses an RCC base for stone projects helps reduce the worry of shifting or any deformation of a newly installed stone project. Unlike the base products used by less experienced contractors, using an RCC base can increase the sustainability of an outdoor project up to 10 or more years,” White concludes. “Those interested in a new backyard patio or other outdoor project should contact an experienced design and build firm like Fine Design Living to help them better understand the benefits of using an RCC base for their next stone project.”

Fine Design Living is a boutique design and build firm, specializing in high-quality exterior and interior custom renovations for both residential and commercial clients. From unique landscape designs and landscape construction to custom interior renovations, Fine Design Living is committed to providing the highest-quality workmanship, backed by a personalized approach to service excellence. Based out of Markham, Fine Design Living serves customers in Toronto and the GTA, including Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Vaughan, Newmarket, Unionville, Aurora, and Stouffville. More information about Fine Design Living is available by visiting the firm's web site at http://www.FineDesignLiving.com or by calling 416-817-6128. Reported by PRWeb 11 hours ago.

The Most Beautiful Aurora Photos From Thursday’s Skies

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The Most Beautiful Aurora Photos From Thursday’s Skies Patch Hudson, WI --

A solar flare caused beautiful northern lights displays around the world. Reported by Patch 9 hours ago.

Northern lights stay home, Colorado viewing of aurora borealis is a bust

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Cloud cover in northeastern Colorado hampered celestial viewing overnight, but even if the sky had been cloudless, the Northern lights were a no -how. Reported by Denver Post 6 hours ago.
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