Spectacular images of aurora borealis were taken by photographer Maciej Winiarczyk in Caithness, north ScotlandDisplays were also visible from England last night - which is extremely unusual
Reported by CapitalBay 22 hours ago.
Tripping the light fantastic: Amazing pictures capture a stunning display of the Northern Lights off the coast of Scotland
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9 Stunning Images of the Aurora Borealis Over the U.S.
Thanks to the occurrence of two solar flare-induced geomagnetic storms this week, New England's sky was lit up with the Aurora Borealis
Usually the dazzling colors are only visible in regions like Iceland, Norway and Finland, but America got a small dose of the kaleidoscope of colors on Friday
See also: NASA Launches Rocket Into Aurora, Further Proves Science Is Awesome
Overcast conditions did make it harder to witness the phenomenon, but some lucky sky-gazers managed to capture the breathtaking sight and share the images on social media
Take a look at views of the Aurora Borealis from states like Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire — and even an out-of-this word image taken by astronaut Reid Wiseman Read more...
More about Pics, Nature, Aurora Borealis, Twitter, and Us World Reported by Mashable 19 hours ago.
Usually the dazzling colors are only visible in regions like Iceland, Norway and Finland, but America got a small dose of the kaleidoscope of colors on Friday
See also: NASA Launches Rocket Into Aurora, Further Proves Science Is Awesome
Overcast conditions did make it harder to witness the phenomenon, but some lucky sky-gazers managed to capture the breathtaking sight and share the images on social media
Take a look at views of the Aurora Borealis from states like Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire — and even an out-of-this word image taken by astronaut Reid Wiseman Read more...
More about Pics, Nature, Aurora Borealis, Twitter, and Us World Reported by Mashable 19 hours ago.
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Strong solar storms hitting earth could disrupt power, GPS
(CNN) — Youvathana Sok looked up and saw more than just stars in the crisp, clear Maine night sky. A colorful, spectacular showing of the aurora borealis greeted Sok, a CNN iReporter, and others at Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National park on Friday. Greens and whites lit up the night sky, treating viewers to a once-in-a-lifetime showing. Thanks to a relatively strong solar storm, those living in northern parts of the United States had a chance to take in the […]
Reported by PIX 11 17 hours ago.
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Breast Imaging Technologies Market worth $3 Billion by 2019 - New Research Report by MarketsandMarkets
The emerging markets including China and India have become attractive for companies engaged in the development and marketing of the breast imaging technologies. http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/breast-imaging-technologies-market-897.html
(PRWEB) September 14, 2014
The report “Breast Imaging Technologies Market (Analog Mammography, Digital Mammography, Tomosynthesis, Positron Emission Mammography, PET/CT, MBI, Breast MRI, Ultrasound, Optical Imaging, Whole Breast Ultrasound, Breast Thermography) - Global Forecasts to 2019” analyzes and studies the major market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the world (RoW).
Browse 86 tables and 23 figures spread through 194 Pages combined with an in-depth TOC on "Breast Imaging Technologies Market".
http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/breast-imaging-technologies-market-897.html
Early buyers will receive 10% customization on this report.
This report studies the global breast imaging technologies market over the forecast period from 2014 to 2019. The market is expected to reach ~$3 billion by 2019, at CAGR of 8.1% from 2014 to 2019.
For More Info Speak to Analyst @ http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/speaktoanalyst.asp?id=897
The global breast imaging technologies market is classified into two major segments, namely, ionizing breast imaging technologies and non-ionizing breast imaging technologies. The ionizing technologies segment is further categorized into analog mammography, full-field digital mammography, 3D breast tomosynthesis, positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT), molecular breast imaging (MBI), cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), and positron emission mammography (PEM). Likewise, non-ionizing technology market comprises breast MRI, breast ultrasound, optical imaging, whole breast ultrasound, and breast thermography.
The breast imaging technologies market in these emerging regions is primarily driven by various economic developments. Moreover, growing incidence/prevalence of breast cancer cases, rising breast cancer awareness, government initiatives to increase awareness about women healthcare, and developing healthcare infrastructure are some other factors fueling the growth of the breast imaging technologies market in these regions. Due to the aforementioned favorable growth conditions in the emerging countries, a number of players in the breast imaging technologies market are investing in them. For instance, in January 2014, Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation (a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan) established a wholly owned subsidiary, Toshiba Medical Systems R&D (TMRD), in Dalian, China. This was aimed at expanding its business in the emerging Chinese market by augmenting faster product development.
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The 3D breast tomosynthesis technology segment is one of the fastest growing markets owing to factors such as faster detection capabilities, capability of studying dense breast tissues, and increased patient comfort with this technology. Several companies such as GE Healthcare (U.K.), Hologic, Inc. (U.S.), and Siemens Healthcare (Germany) are investing in this high-growth market in order to gain higher profits and increase their shares in the global breast imaging technologies market. For instance, in June 2013, Hologic, Inc. (U.S.) launched its 3D breast tomosynthesis biopsy option to be used in conjugation with its Selenia Dimensions 2D and 3D mammography systems.
Moreover, the optical imaging systems segment is a promising market, which is showcasing high growth opportunities for market players. Various factors such as rising demand for the use of minimal or negligible doses of radiation, rising breast cancer awareness, and technological advancements in breast imaging modalities are fueling the growth of the optical imaging systems market.
Aurora Imaging Technology, Inc. (U.S.), Dilon Technologies, Inc. (U.S.), Dune Medical Devices (U.S.), Gamma Medica, Inc. (U.S.), GE Healthcare (U.K.), Hologic, Inc. (U.S.), Koninklijke Philips N.V. (Netherlands), Siemens AG (Germany), SonoCine, Inc. (U.S.), and Toshiba Corporation (Japan) are the major players in the global breast imaging technologies market.
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MarketsandMarkets also provides multi-client reports, company profiles, databases, and custom research services. MarketsandMarkets covers thirteen industry verticals, including advanced materials, automotive and transportation, banking and financial services, biotechnology, chemicals, consumer goods, energy and power, food and beverages, industrial automation, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, semiconductor and electronics, and telecommunications and IT.
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Connect with us on LinkedIn@ http://www.linkedin.com/company/marketsandmarkets Reported by PRWeb 12 hours ago.
(PRWEB) September 14, 2014
The report “Breast Imaging Technologies Market (Analog Mammography, Digital Mammography, Tomosynthesis, Positron Emission Mammography, PET/CT, MBI, Breast MRI, Ultrasound, Optical Imaging, Whole Breast Ultrasound, Breast Thermography) - Global Forecasts to 2019” analyzes and studies the major market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the world (RoW).
Browse 86 tables and 23 figures spread through 194 Pages combined with an in-depth TOC on "Breast Imaging Technologies Market".
http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/breast-imaging-technologies-market-897.html
Early buyers will receive 10% customization on this report.
This report studies the global breast imaging technologies market over the forecast period from 2014 to 2019. The market is expected to reach ~$3 billion by 2019, at CAGR of 8.1% from 2014 to 2019.
For More Info Speak to Analyst @ http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/speaktoanalyst.asp?id=897
The global breast imaging technologies market is classified into two major segments, namely, ionizing breast imaging technologies and non-ionizing breast imaging technologies. The ionizing technologies segment is further categorized into analog mammography, full-field digital mammography, 3D breast tomosynthesis, positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT), molecular breast imaging (MBI), cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), and positron emission mammography (PEM). Likewise, non-ionizing technology market comprises breast MRI, breast ultrasound, optical imaging, whole breast ultrasound, and breast thermography.
The breast imaging technologies market in these emerging regions is primarily driven by various economic developments. Moreover, growing incidence/prevalence of breast cancer cases, rising breast cancer awareness, government initiatives to increase awareness about women healthcare, and developing healthcare infrastructure are some other factors fueling the growth of the breast imaging technologies market in these regions. Due to the aforementioned favorable growth conditions in the emerging countries, a number of players in the breast imaging technologies market are investing in them. For instance, in January 2014, Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation (a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan) established a wholly owned subsidiary, Toshiba Medical Systems R&D (TMRD), in Dalian, China. This was aimed at expanding its business in the emerging Chinese market by augmenting faster product development.
Request for @ Customization of Report http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/requestCustomization.asp?id=897
The 3D breast tomosynthesis technology segment is one of the fastest growing markets owing to factors such as faster detection capabilities, capability of studying dense breast tissues, and increased patient comfort with this technology. Several companies such as GE Healthcare (U.K.), Hologic, Inc. (U.S.), and Siemens Healthcare (Germany) are investing in this high-growth market in order to gain higher profits and increase their shares in the global breast imaging technologies market. For instance, in June 2013, Hologic, Inc. (U.S.) launched its 3D breast tomosynthesis biopsy option to be used in conjugation with its Selenia Dimensions 2D and 3D mammography systems.
Moreover, the optical imaging systems segment is a promising market, which is showcasing high growth opportunities for market players. Various factors such as rising demand for the use of minimal or negligible doses of radiation, rising breast cancer awareness, and technological advancements in breast imaging modalities are fueling the growth of the optical imaging systems market.
Aurora Imaging Technology, Inc. (U.S.), Dilon Technologies, Inc. (U.S.), Dune Medical Devices (U.S.), Gamma Medica, Inc. (U.S.), GE Healthcare (U.K.), Hologic, Inc. (U.S.), Koninklijke Philips N.V. (Netherlands), Siemens AG (Germany), SonoCine, Inc. (U.S.), and Toshiba Corporation (Japan) are the major players in the global breast imaging technologies market.
About MarketsandMarkets
MarketsandMarkets is a global market research and consulting company based in the U.S. We publish strategically analyzed market research reports and serve as a business intelligence partner to Fortune 500 companies across the world.
MarketsandMarkets also provides multi-client reports, company profiles, databases, and custom research services. MarketsandMarkets covers thirteen industry verticals, including advanced materials, automotive and transportation, banking and financial services, biotechnology, chemicals, consumer goods, energy and power, food and beverages, industrial automation, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, semiconductor and electronics, and telecommunications and IT.
We at MarketsandMarkets are inspired to help our clients grow by providing apt business insight with our huge market intelligence repository.
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Visit MarketsandMarkets Blog@ http://mnmblog.org/market-research/healthcare/medical-devices
Connect with us on LinkedIn@ http://www.linkedin.com/company/marketsandmarkets Reported by PRWeb 12 hours ago.
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Nature: New drug blocks gene driving cancer growth
A study led by University of Colorado Cancer Center published today in the journal Nature uses a novel approach to target the activation of a protein that drives some cancers.
AURORA, Colo. (PRWEB) September 14, 2014
When active, the protein called Ral can drive tumor growth and metastasis in several human cancers including pancreatic, prostate, lung, colon and bladder. Unfortunately, drugs that block its activity are not available. A study published today in the journal Nature uses a novel approach to target the activation of these Ral proteins: "When you want to keep an alligator from biting you, you can tie its mouth shut. We took another approach – we put a stick in its mouth to hold it open," says Dan Theodorescu, MD, PhD, professor of Urology and Pharmacology, director of the University of Colorado Cancer Center and the study's senior author, who led a multidisciplinary team of investigators from the University of Colorado, Indiana University, the University of Virginia and Yale University.
The study used sophisticated computer models to examine the structure of the Ral protein in its "inactive" form, looking specifically for changes in this structure as the protein became "active". It turned out that "inactive" Ral has a cavity that disappears when the protein becomes active. This was the "mouth" and now Theodorescu and colleagues needed the "stick".
The search for the stick required using a computer to dock 500,000 compounds in this cavity, which resulted in 88 candidate small molecules that might bind to inactive Ral and prevent its activation. The researchers took the findings to human cancer cells, treating these with the compounds to see which resulted in the greatest reduction of Ral activation. A handful of compounds emerged from the group as especially able to reduce Ral activation in lung cancer cells.
Further testing evaluated the compounds' abilities to slow the growth of human cancer cells in suspension – a proxy for metastasis. One molecule, RBC8 proved most successful in this regard. To further refine the working molecule, the team synthesized derivatives of RBC8 and compared these derivatives to the parent molecule, finding that a compound they labeled BQU57 was quite effective.
Next, tests moved to human lung cancer cell models in mice, with the major question being whether cells in an animal model would take up BQU57 in a way that allowed the compound to eventually be a potential drug in cancer patients. In other words, would what worked in a dish also work in an animal?
Sure enough, hours after dosing, BQU57 had entered tumor tissue. Not only had it entered tumor tissue, but the drug slowed the growth of these tumors. Analysis showed that BQU57 had stopped the activation of Ral in treated tumors.
"We still need to optimize these compounds and then characterize these agents for toxicity in several animal species and determine their optimal route of delivery, such as oral or intravenous before moving to the clinic," Theodorescu says. "But we see this work as a valuable first step in the development of a novel class of therapeutic agents directed at Ral. The concept of targeting sites on proteins that collapse upon activation, and whose collapse is required for activation, could in principle be used to discover drugs aimed at other proteins driving human disease as well."
About the University of Colorado Cancer Center
Located on the Anschutz Medical Campus, the University of Colorado Cancer Center is Colorado's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, a distinction recognizing its outstanding contributions to research, clinical trials, prevention and cancer control. CU Cancer Center is a member of the prestigious National Comprehensive Cancer Network®, an alliance of the nation's leading cancer centers working to establish and deliver guidelines for clinical cancer practice. Our primary clinical care partner, the University of Colorado Hospital, was recently ranked #15 for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report. CU Cancer Center is comprised of more than 350 researchers and physicians at three state universities and other institutions, all working toward one goal: Translating cancer science into life. For more information visit Coloradocancercenter.org and follow CU Cancer Center on Facebook and Twitter. Reported by PRWeb 21 hours ago.
AURORA, Colo. (PRWEB) September 14, 2014
When active, the protein called Ral can drive tumor growth and metastasis in several human cancers including pancreatic, prostate, lung, colon and bladder. Unfortunately, drugs that block its activity are not available. A study published today in the journal Nature uses a novel approach to target the activation of these Ral proteins: "When you want to keep an alligator from biting you, you can tie its mouth shut. We took another approach – we put a stick in its mouth to hold it open," says Dan Theodorescu, MD, PhD, professor of Urology and Pharmacology, director of the University of Colorado Cancer Center and the study's senior author, who led a multidisciplinary team of investigators from the University of Colorado, Indiana University, the University of Virginia and Yale University.
The study used sophisticated computer models to examine the structure of the Ral protein in its "inactive" form, looking specifically for changes in this structure as the protein became "active". It turned out that "inactive" Ral has a cavity that disappears when the protein becomes active. This was the "mouth" and now Theodorescu and colleagues needed the "stick".
The search for the stick required using a computer to dock 500,000 compounds in this cavity, which resulted in 88 candidate small molecules that might bind to inactive Ral and prevent its activation. The researchers took the findings to human cancer cells, treating these with the compounds to see which resulted in the greatest reduction of Ral activation. A handful of compounds emerged from the group as especially able to reduce Ral activation in lung cancer cells.
Further testing evaluated the compounds' abilities to slow the growth of human cancer cells in suspension – a proxy for metastasis. One molecule, RBC8 proved most successful in this regard. To further refine the working molecule, the team synthesized derivatives of RBC8 and compared these derivatives to the parent molecule, finding that a compound they labeled BQU57 was quite effective.
Next, tests moved to human lung cancer cell models in mice, with the major question being whether cells in an animal model would take up BQU57 in a way that allowed the compound to eventually be a potential drug in cancer patients. In other words, would what worked in a dish also work in an animal?
Sure enough, hours after dosing, BQU57 had entered tumor tissue. Not only had it entered tumor tissue, but the drug slowed the growth of these tumors. Analysis showed that BQU57 had stopped the activation of Ral in treated tumors.
"We still need to optimize these compounds and then characterize these agents for toxicity in several animal species and determine their optimal route of delivery, such as oral or intravenous before moving to the clinic," Theodorescu says. "But we see this work as a valuable first step in the development of a novel class of therapeutic agents directed at Ral. The concept of targeting sites on proteins that collapse upon activation, and whose collapse is required for activation, could in principle be used to discover drugs aimed at other proteins driving human disease as well."
About the University of Colorado Cancer Center
Located on the Anschutz Medical Campus, the University of Colorado Cancer Center is Colorado's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, a distinction recognizing its outstanding contributions to research, clinical trials, prevention and cancer control. CU Cancer Center is a member of the prestigious National Comprehensive Cancer Network®, an alliance of the nation's leading cancer centers working to establish and deliver guidelines for clinical cancer practice. Our primary clinical care partner, the University of Colorado Hospital, was recently ranked #15 for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report. CU Cancer Center is comprised of more than 350 researchers and physicians at three state universities and other institutions, all working toward one goal: Translating cancer science into life. For more information visit Coloradocancercenter.org and follow CU Cancer Center on Facebook and Twitter. Reported by PRWeb 21 hours ago.
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Colorado's Ethiopian community celebrates their new year in Aurora
Mulugeta Hailu moved from Ethiopia to Denver over two decades ago seeking an escape from political persecution.
Reported by Denver Post 14 hours ago.
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Aurora Borealis Pictures: 16 Photos of Recent Northern Lights
The auora borealis, or northern lights, has been hitting some parts of the world over the past couples days, thanks to a solar storm that was initially sent toward Earth due to a solar flare.The phenomenon produces green lights … Reported by Epoch Times 9 hours ago.
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New South Wales Catholic magazine wins religious press award
Sydney, Australia, Sep 15, 2014 / 12:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, in Australia's state of New South Wales, is rejoicing over having won multiple media honors from the country's Catholic and religious journalism associations.
It's official monthly magazine, Aurora, was given the 2014 Gutenberg Award on Sept. 6.
“Aurora attracted three awards at the Australasian Catholic Press Association dinner held last Thursday, followed by another four awards at the Australasian Religious Press Association lunch on Sunday,” Irene Sutherland, acting communications director of the Australian bishops' conference, told CNA Sept. 10.
“The climax of the award ceremony was receiving the 2014 Gutenberg Award,”?she recounted.
The Gutenberg Award "recognizes the outstanding contribution of an individual or organization in the field of Christian publishing, or the longstanding exceptional impact of a Christian publication,” and is the premier prize bestowed by the Australasian Religious Press Association.
Bishop William Wright of Maitland-Newcastle congratulated Aurora's team and subscribers, saying, “the awards were a testament to the hard work of all across the diocese who contribute to Aurora.”
“Aurora is something we all value as an opportunity to share stories of the many good things that people are involved in around the diocese and other matters that are important to our community,” he added.
Tracey Edstein, the publication's editor, noted that its mission is “to tell the stories of the people in our local community, offer a Catholic perspective, encourage reflection and invite all to participate in the local Church.”
Archbishop Denis Hart of Melbourne said that Aurora “sets a fine example of how other dioceses might reach out to communicate and build relationships with the secular community.”
“They’ve been able to communicate the Church’s good news stories, as well as provide honest coverage of the difficult issues they’ve faced in regard to clerical child sexual abuse,” he said.
"Since commencing distribution of Aurora through secular newspapers in 2011, the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle has been able to reach a broader audience beyond our Catholic community.”
In addition to being published online, Aurora is distributed in as an insert in six local, mainstream papers, including The Newcastle Herald and The Maitland Mercury. It has a circulation of 70,000.
Peter Bentley, the Australasian Religious Press Association president, said Aurora had thereby connected “not only with its wider Catholic constituency, but also to connect with members of other denominations and the general public … at a time when the Catholic Church and this particular diocese, have faced substantial and ongoing scrutiny and inquiry.”
“Under the direction of its editor, Tracey Edstein, the magazine has not stepped away from controversial and difficult matters, instead addressing them in a straight forward and open manner, especially with the help of its bishop. I believe this strategic move has also enabled the church to connect in a wider way.”
He added that “the style and range of material is also of interest to that broad range of people who are looking for advice, comment, and reflection, and perhaps end up being surprised to find this in a religious publication. Aurora has in a way entered into a gentle conversation with people outside the church, encouraging them to consider again faith and the church today.”
Other ARPA awards won by Aurora included a bronze prize for best theological article, silver for best faith reflection, and gold for best regional publication.
From the Australasian Catholic Press Association, Aurora was awarded for best layout and design, best print magazine, and overall excellence in a Catholic publication.
The ACPA citation acknowledged Aurora for its “readily accessible stories,” a “consistent and edifying story of faith and life entwined,” and the “authentic message that brings truth and honesty to a difficult history, and yet is still able to rejoice in the positives.” Reported by CNA 7 hours ago.
It's official monthly magazine, Aurora, was given the 2014 Gutenberg Award on Sept. 6.
“Aurora attracted three awards at the Australasian Catholic Press Association dinner held last Thursday, followed by another four awards at the Australasian Religious Press Association lunch on Sunday,” Irene Sutherland, acting communications director of the Australian bishops' conference, told CNA Sept. 10.
“The climax of the award ceremony was receiving the 2014 Gutenberg Award,”?she recounted.
The Gutenberg Award "recognizes the outstanding contribution of an individual or organization in the field of Christian publishing, or the longstanding exceptional impact of a Christian publication,” and is the premier prize bestowed by the Australasian Religious Press Association.
Bishop William Wright of Maitland-Newcastle congratulated Aurora's team and subscribers, saying, “the awards were a testament to the hard work of all across the diocese who contribute to Aurora.”
“Aurora is something we all value as an opportunity to share stories of the many good things that people are involved in around the diocese and other matters that are important to our community,” he added.
Tracey Edstein, the publication's editor, noted that its mission is “to tell the stories of the people in our local community, offer a Catholic perspective, encourage reflection and invite all to participate in the local Church.”
Archbishop Denis Hart of Melbourne said that Aurora “sets a fine example of how other dioceses might reach out to communicate and build relationships with the secular community.”
“They’ve been able to communicate the Church’s good news stories, as well as provide honest coverage of the difficult issues they’ve faced in regard to clerical child sexual abuse,” he said.
"Since commencing distribution of Aurora through secular newspapers in 2011, the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle has been able to reach a broader audience beyond our Catholic community.”
In addition to being published online, Aurora is distributed in as an insert in six local, mainstream papers, including The Newcastle Herald and The Maitland Mercury. It has a circulation of 70,000.
Peter Bentley, the Australasian Religious Press Association president, said Aurora had thereby connected “not only with its wider Catholic constituency, but also to connect with members of other denominations and the general public … at a time when the Catholic Church and this particular diocese, have faced substantial and ongoing scrutiny and inquiry.”
“Under the direction of its editor, Tracey Edstein, the magazine has not stepped away from controversial and difficult matters, instead addressing them in a straight forward and open manner, especially with the help of its bishop. I believe this strategic move has also enabled the church to connect in a wider way.”
He added that “the style and range of material is also of interest to that broad range of people who are looking for advice, comment, and reflection, and perhaps end up being surprised to find this in a religious publication. Aurora has in a way entered into a gentle conversation with people outside the church, encouraging them to consider again faith and the church today.”
Other ARPA awards won by Aurora included a bronze prize for best theological article, silver for best faith reflection, and gold for best regional publication.
From the Australasian Catholic Press Association, Aurora was awarded for best layout and design, best print magazine, and overall excellence in a Catholic publication.
The ACPA citation acknowledged Aurora for its “readily accessible stories,” a “consistent and edifying story of faith and life entwined,” and the “authentic message that brings truth and honesty to a difficult history, and yet is still able to rejoice in the positives.” Reported by CNA 7 hours ago.
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American Sentinel University Announces Education Partnership with National Rural Health Association
American Sentinel University has been named an approved education affiliate for the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) and will provide NRHA’s more than 20,000 members with access to the university’s degree and certificate programs in nursing, informatics, management and technology. Learn more about American Sentinel University’s online degree programs at http://www.americansentinel.edu/
AURORA, Colo. (PRWEB) September 15, 2014
American Sentinel University, an accredited career-focused online university, has been named an approved education affiliate for the National Rural Health Association (NRHA).
The education partnership supports the mission of both organizations for the improved access, quality and equity in rural healthcare for rural Americans. American Sentinel will provide NRHA’s more than 20,000 members with access to the university’s degree and certificate programs in nursing, informatics, management and technology.
“We are proud to be affiliated with the National Rural Health Association. Membership helps prepare today’s health leaders with the medical education, skills and insight on critical health issues vital to improving healthcare in rural America,” says Kurt Linberg, Ph.D., provost at American Sentinel University.
American Sentinel recognizes the importance of education for rural students. Over half of the university’s student population currently lives in remote or non-metropolitan areas.
The university’s partnership will provide NRHA’s members with accessible, high-quality, healthcare-related academic programs to help them gain access to specialized training so they can make valuable contributions to the healthcare transformation in this country, says Linberg.
“Rural healthcare will improve through strong partnerships between our members and our corporate partners like American Sentinel University,” says Alan Morgan, CEO at NRHA.
American Sentinel’s online programs are catered to healthcare working professionals at various stages in their careers. With an advanced degree, students gain the tools, business fundamentals and leadership abilities that benefit NRHA, their member’s career and the healthcare industry as a whole.
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 and certificate programs in nursing, informatics, management and technology. Its affordable, flexible bachelor’s and master’s nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission for the Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), of One Dupont Circle, NW Suite 530, Washington, D.C., 20036. The DNP program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) of 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Ga., 30326. The university is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), of 1601 18th St., NW, Suite 2, Washington, D.C. 20009. The Accrediting Commission of DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. For required student consumer information, please visit: http://www.americansentinel.edu/doe
About National Rural Health Association
The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) is a national nonprofit membership organization with more than 20,000 members. The association’s mission is to provide leadership on rural health issues. NRHA membership consists of a diverse collection of individuals and organizations, all of whom share the common bond of an interest in rural health. For more information on NRHA visit http://www.ruralhealthweb.org
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AURORA, Colo. (PRWEB) September 15, 2014
American Sentinel University, an accredited career-focused online university, has been named an approved education affiliate for the National Rural Health Association (NRHA).
The education partnership supports the mission of both organizations for the improved access, quality and equity in rural healthcare for rural Americans. American Sentinel will provide NRHA’s more than 20,000 members with access to the university’s degree and certificate programs in nursing, informatics, management and technology.
“We are proud to be affiliated with the National Rural Health Association. Membership helps prepare today’s health leaders with the medical education, skills and insight on critical health issues vital to improving healthcare in rural America,” says Kurt Linberg, Ph.D., provost at American Sentinel University.
American Sentinel recognizes the importance of education for rural students. Over half of the university’s student population currently lives in remote or non-metropolitan areas.
The university’s partnership will provide NRHA’s members with accessible, high-quality, healthcare-related academic programs to help them gain access to specialized training so they can make valuable contributions to the healthcare transformation in this country, says Linberg.
“Rural healthcare will improve through strong partnerships between our members and our corporate partners like American Sentinel University,” says Alan Morgan, CEO at NRHA.
American Sentinel’s online programs are catered to healthcare working professionals at various stages in their careers. With an advanced degree, students gain the tools, business fundamentals and leadership abilities that benefit NRHA, their member’s career and the healthcare industry as a whole.
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 and certificate programs in nursing, informatics, management and technology. Its affordable, flexible bachelor’s and master’s nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission for the Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), of One Dupont Circle, NW Suite 530, Washington, D.C., 20036. The DNP program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) of 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Ga., 30326. The university is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), of 1601 18th St., NW, Suite 2, Washington, D.C. 20009. The Accrediting Commission of DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. For required student consumer information, please visit: http://www.americansentinel.edu/doe
About National Rural Health Association
The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) is a national nonprofit membership organization with more than 20,000 members. The association’s mission is to provide leadership on rural health issues. NRHA membership consists of a diverse collection of individuals and organizations, all of whom share the common bond of an interest in rural health. For more information on NRHA visit http://www.ruralhealthweb.org
# # # Reported by PRWeb 7 hours ago.
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Beasley & Henley Surfs to #1 Position on Social Media Giant, Houzz.com
Luxury interior design firm, Beasley & Henley Interior Design is proud to announce they have been voted the #1 design firm in Naples, Florida by users of Houzz.com.
Naples, FL (PRWEB) September 15, 2014
Award winning interior design firm, Beasley & Henley Interior Design is proud to announce that they have been voted the #1 design firm in Naples, Florida by users of Houzz.com. Known for their luxurious and innovative designs, Beasley & Henley posts high resolution photos on Houzz that are used to showcase their work, promote discussions and provide inspiration to the Houzz community. Beasley & Henley can be found at http://www.Houzz.com/beasley-and-henley-interior-design.
Houzz is a fast growing, photo-based social media web site. It has users in 94 countries, and boasts the largest database of design professionals and design ideas in the world. Frequented by home remodelers, builders, and decorating enthusiasts, Houzz touts itself as a transformative player in the $300 billion dollar remodel and design industry.
Beasley & Henley has over 700 photos featured on Houzz which have been seen over 1,000,000 people around the world, posted to 13,000 user ‘IdeaBooks’ and garnered 500,000 impressions by the firm’s fans.
“We have been on Houzz for over a year and it is wildly successful,” says Principal Stephanie Henley. “Everyone uses Houzz as a resource and we are proud to be ranked so high in this environment for design heavyweights.”
Some of the firm’s images include luxury master bedroom images in Naples, FL with over 42,000 impressions each, elegant master bath with over 18,000 impressions and many more that have been well received by Houzz users.
In addition to displaying inspiring and creative photos of their design work, Beasley & Henley success on Houzz is attributed to connecting with fans through project advice, product information and providing design trends inspiration to the Houzz community.
Questions that have been asked of Beasley & Henley by the Houzz community include specifics on items shown in images, product pricing, as well as inquiries into design inspiration and detailing questions.
In addition to Houzz, Beasley & Henley is well versed in the social media world, with accounts on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and other sites.
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Beasley & Henley Interior Design is a boutique interior design firm creating common areas, model homes and private residences across the US. Their services include interior detailing, specifications, drawings, interior design and furnishings. For more information on Beasley & Henley Interior Design or any of their award winning interiors, including Sand Dollar and Aurora Awards, please call 239-774-1005 or 407-629-7756, or reach us at Stephanie(at)BeasleyandHenley(dot)com http://www.BeasleyandHenley.com Reported by PRWeb 7 hours ago.
Naples, FL (PRWEB) September 15, 2014
Award winning interior design firm, Beasley & Henley Interior Design is proud to announce that they have been voted the #1 design firm in Naples, Florida by users of Houzz.com. Known for their luxurious and innovative designs, Beasley & Henley posts high resolution photos on Houzz that are used to showcase their work, promote discussions and provide inspiration to the Houzz community. Beasley & Henley can be found at http://www.Houzz.com/beasley-and-henley-interior-design.
Houzz is a fast growing, photo-based social media web site. It has users in 94 countries, and boasts the largest database of design professionals and design ideas in the world. Frequented by home remodelers, builders, and decorating enthusiasts, Houzz touts itself as a transformative player in the $300 billion dollar remodel and design industry.
Beasley & Henley has over 700 photos featured on Houzz which have been seen over 1,000,000 people around the world, posted to 13,000 user ‘IdeaBooks’ and garnered 500,000 impressions by the firm’s fans.
“We have been on Houzz for over a year and it is wildly successful,” says Principal Stephanie Henley. “Everyone uses Houzz as a resource and we are proud to be ranked so high in this environment for design heavyweights.”
Some of the firm’s images include luxury master bedroom images in Naples, FL with over 42,000 impressions each, elegant master bath with over 18,000 impressions and many more that have been well received by Houzz users.
In addition to displaying inspiring and creative photos of their design work, Beasley & Henley success on Houzz is attributed to connecting with fans through project advice, product information and providing design trends inspiration to the Houzz community.
Questions that have been asked of Beasley & Henley by the Houzz community include specifics on items shown in images, product pricing, as well as inquiries into design inspiration and detailing questions.
In addition to Houzz, Beasley & Henley is well versed in the social media world, with accounts on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and other sites.
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Beasley & Henley Interior Design is a boutique interior design firm creating common areas, model homes and private residences across the US. Their services include interior detailing, specifications, drawings, interior design and furnishings. For more information on Beasley & Henley Interior Design or any of their award winning interiors, including Sand Dollar and Aurora Awards, please call 239-774-1005 or 407-629-7756, or reach us at Stephanie(at)BeasleyandHenley(dot)com http://www.BeasleyandHenley.com Reported by PRWeb 7 hours ago.
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Aurora 88s Roller Derby Team Hosts Double-Header Season Closer
Patch Montgomery, IL -- Last chance to see the team at home this season.
Reported by Patch 20 hours ago.
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Jackson Cards 6-Under 66 for First-Round Lead at United States Golf Association's U.S. Senior Amateur
Tim Jackson, 55, of Germantown, Tenn., shot a 6-under-par 66 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of stroke-play qualifying in the 2014 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship, being conducted at the par-72, 6,770-yard Big Canyon Country Club.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (PRWEB) September 15, 2014
Tim Jackson, 55, of Germantown, Tenn., shot a 6-under-par 66 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of stroke-play qualifying in the 2014 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship, being conducted at the par-72, 6,770-yard Big Canyon Country Club.
Four other golfers, including 2013 medalist Chip Lutz, 59, of Reading, Pa., finished at 4-under 68. Lutz was joined by James Gallagher, 56, of Yorktown, Va.; Bob Baker, 58, of Little Rock, Ark.; and Scott Mayne, 55, of Harrisburg, Pa.
On a day conducive to good scoring, 16 players bettered par, including 71-year-old Vinny Giles, of Richmond, Va., the 1972 U.S. Amateur champion and 2009 Senior Amateur champion, who shot his age.
Jackson seemed unfazed by the unseasonably high temperatures and elevated humidity that made conditions feel more like Florida than Southern California. The 1994 and 2001 U.S. Mid-Amateur champion and member of the 1995 and 1999 USA Walker Cup Teams registered seven birdies, including three in a row from No. 7 to conclude his first nine holes.
While he is in position to earn medalist honors in his first Senior Amateur, Jackson, a USGA veteran, knows the championship cannot be won in Sunday’s final stroke-play qualifying round.
“I am going to put in a practice session [Saturday afternoon] and see how I play [on Sunday],” said Jackson, a two-time low amateur in the U.S. Senior Open and medalist in the 2009 U.S. Amateur. “If it works I am going to come out and be aggressive and see how low I can score instead of just gliding through.”
The U.S. Senior Amateur consists of 36 holes of stroke play, after which the field will be reduced to the low 64 scorers for match play beginning on Monday. Six match-play rounds will determine the champion, with the 18-hole final set for Thursday at 8:30 a.m. PDT.
The U.S. Senior Amateur is one of 13 national championships conducted annually by the United States Golf Association, 10 of which are strictly for amateurs.
Lutz, a two-time winner of the British Seniors Amateur (2011, 2012) and Canadian Men’s Senior Amateur (2011, 2012), is still searching for his first U.S. Senior Amateur title after several close calls. He has reached the semifinals three of the past four years.
Lutz got out to a strong start on Saturday with five birdies against one bogey.
“This is all about getting to match play,” said Lutz, 59. “My first concern is to do well enough to do that. I was fortunate enough to play strongly through qualifying last year and be medalist. I am really trying to get through this piece [of the competition] and get through to match play and hope that I am seeded well.”
Defending U.S. Senior Amateur champion Doug Hanzel, of Savannah, Ga., echoed Lutz’s sentiment after shooting even-par 72.
“Today is about trying not to make a big number and trying to make it back around,” said Hanzel, who in 2012 became the only golfer in USGA history to make match play at the U.S. Amateur, U.S. Mid-Amateur and U.S. Senior Amateur in the same year. “Part of what makes this place so great is that the golf course is so narrow. You have your hands on the steering wheel because you don’t want to let one loose and make a double or a triple.”
Big Canyon member Don Dubois, 55, of Newport Beach, Calif., finished with a 3-over-par 75, while two-time champion Kemp Richardson (2001 and 2003), 68, of nearby Laguna Niguel, carded a 69.
Jeff Altstadter is the USGA’s manager of media relations. Email him at jaltstadter(at)usga(dot)org.
Results from Saturday’s first round of stroke play at the 2014 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship, played at the 6,770-yard Big Canyon Country Club.
Tim Jackson, Germantown, Tenn. - 32-34--66
Chip Lutz, Reading, Pa. - 36-32--68
James Gallagher, Yorktown, Va. - 37-31--68
Bob Baker, Little Rock, Ark. - 34-34--68
Scott Mayne, Harrisburg, Pa. - 32-36--68
Gary Carpendale, Las Vegas, Nev. - 35-34--69
David Nelson, Reno, Nev. - 34-35--69
Kemp Richardson, Laguna Niguel, Calif. - 34-35--69
Vinny Giles, Richmond, Va. - 34-36--70
Jack Hall, Savannah, Ga. - 37-33--70
Alan Fadel, Toledo, Ohio - 33-37--70
Larry Silvestri, Lincolnshire, Ill. - 33-38--71
Randy Haag, San Francisco, Calif. - 35-36--71
Neil Vanleeuwen, Tarpon Springs, Fla. - 36-35--71
Michael Hughett, Owasso, Okla. - 33-38--71
Randy Reifers, Columbus, Ohio - 37-34--71
Conrad Nilmeier, Fresno, Calif. - 36-35--71
Robert Shelton, Lafayette, La. - 36-36--72
Douglas Hanzel, Savannah, Ga. - 34-38--72
Kelly Miller, Southern Pines, N.C. - 38-34--72
Stephen Fox, Huntington, W.Va. - 37-35--72
Peter Herzog, Norwalk, Conn. - 37-35--72
Alan Thielemann, Woodstock, Ga. - 38-34--72
John McClure, Austin, Texas - 34-38--72
Ron Carter, Monticello, Ind. - 35-37--72
Bryan Norton, Mission Hills, Kan. - 36-36--72
David Szewczul, Farmington, Conn. - 35-37--72
Allan Small, Florham Park, N.J. - 37-35--72
Raymond Thompson, Drexel Hill, Pa. - 36-36--72
Jeff New, Scottsdale, Ariz. - 35-38--73
Emile Vaughan, Pike Road, Ala. - 35-38--73
Tim Sorrows, Liberty Twp., Ohio - 38-35--73
John Hornbeck, Saratoga, Wyo. - 37-36--73
Jim Lehman, Minnetonka, Minn. - 38-35--73
Don Reycroft, Norfolk, Mass. - 35-38--73
Chris Hall, Mableton, Ga. - 37-36--73
Stewart Alexander, Gainesville, Fla. - 37-36--73
Rick Cloninger, Fort Mill, S.C. - 37-36--73
George Marucci Jr, Villanova, Pa. - 37-36--73
James Stormont, Atlanta, Ga. - 34-39--73
Randal Lewis, Alma, Mich. - 39-34--73
Cy Kilgore, Peabody, Mass. - 36-37--73
Trip Boinest, Shelby, N.C. - 35-38--73
Todd Hendley, Greer, S.C. - 36-37--73
Bill Argus, Fort Wayne, Ind. - 38-35--73
Mark Nickeas, Westlake Village, Calif. - 37-36--73
Pat O'Donnell, Happy Valley, Ore. - 35-38--73
Jack Kearney, Peachtree City, Ga. - 37-36--73
Peter Wegmann, Ft Lauderdale, Fla. - 36-37--73
Tom Brandes, Bellevue, Wash. - 37-36--73
Michael McCarthy, Bethesda, Md. - 38-35--73
Frank Dial, Auburn, Ala. - 36-38--74
Gregg Guernsey, Vancouver, Wash. - 38-36--74
Mike Peck, Irving, Texas - 38-36--74
Marcus Beck, Tallahassee, Fla. - 37-37--74
Richard Marlowe, Youngstown, Ohio - 37-37--74
Skip Zobel, Virginia Beach, Va. - 36-38--74
Jim McNelis, Gig Harbor, Wash. - 36-38--74
Mike Davis, Laguna Niguel, Calif. - 38-36--74
Gary Vansickle, Wexford, Pa. - 36-38--74
Scott Edwards, St Louis, Mo. - 35-39--74
Adam Kugler, Closter, N.J. - 35-39--74
Steven Poulson, North Salt Lake, Utah - 39-35--74
Duke Delcher, Bluffton, S.C. - 35-39--74
Vance Antoniou, North Barrington, Ill. - 36-38--74
Doug Roxburgh, Canada - 36-38--74
Michael Turner, Sherman Oaks, Calif. - 37-38--75
Ken Palladino, Dunedin, Fla. - 38-37--75
John Anderson, Andover, Minn. - 36-39--75
Dave Ryan, Taylorville, Ill. - 35-40--75
Don Dubois, Newport Beach, Calif. - 35-40--75
Jim Quinn, Arlington, Texas - 40-35--75
Gary Robinson, Fayetteville, N.C. - 40-35--75
Paul Zarek, Burlington, Wis. - 39-36--75
Don Russell, Atlanta, Ga. - 38-37--75
Jim Knoll, Sunnyvale, Calif. - 38-37--75
John Gibbs, Augusta, Ga. - 37-38--75
Jeff Burda, Modesto, Calif. - 35-40--75
Randall Mahar, Portland, Ore. - 37-38--75
Doug Snoap, Apopka, Fla. - 37-38--75
Lee Sandlin, Dallas, Texas - 37-39--76
Mike Root, Omaha, Neb. - 40-36--76
Mike Rice, Houston, Texas - 39-37--76
Matthew Horwitch, Northbrook, Ill. - 37-39--76
Thomas Beach, Marana, Ariz. - 38-38--76
Edward Steiber, Cincinnati, Ohio - 34-42--76
Mark Nickerson, Roswell, Ga. - 37-39--76
Don Marsh, Alpharetta, Ga. - 38-38--76
Harry Johnson, Edwards, Colo. - 42-34--76
Rusty Brown, Phoenix, Ariz. - 38-38--76
Ted Zurkowski, Chicago, Ill. - 38-38--76
Curtis Skinner, Lake Bluff, Ill. - 38-38--76
Ben Brundred, Potomac, Md. - 39-37--76
Mitch Wilson, Portage, Mich. - 38-38--76
Craig Rumora, Katy, Texas - 38-38--76
Brady Exber, Las Vegas, Nev. - 40-37--77
Buzz Fly, Memphis, Tenn. - 39-38--77
Jim Seymour, Bakersfield, Calif. - 38-39--77
Mark Rallas, Leeburg, Va. - 38-39--77
Gus Sylvan, Columbia, S.C. - 39-38--77
Bob Munoz, Chandler, Ariz. - 37-40--77
Mike Cassell, Hudson, Ohio - 38-39--77
Patrick Murphy, Provo, Utah - 35-42--77
James Harless, Aurora, Ohio - 38-39--77
Frank Abbott, Las Vegas, Nev. - 39-38--77
Bruce Hanavan, San Anselmo, Calif. - 36-41--77
Mike Bell, Indianapolis, Ind. - 38-39--77
Sean McAvoy, Johns Island, S.C. - 39-38--77
Spike Smith, Pinehurst, N.C. - 41-36--77
David Clement, Henderson, Ky. - 40-37--77
Donny Phillips, Suwanee, Ga. - 39-39--78
Roc Irey, Furlong, Pa. - 38-40--78
Don Erickson III, Dubois, Pa. - 38-40--78
Randy Vautravers, Andover, Kan. - 39-39--78
John Lindholm, Grand Blanc, Mich. - 39-39--78
Kenneth Bakst, Riverhead, N.Y. - 37-41--78
Richard Hageman, San Antonio, Texas - 38-40--78
John Schaller, Scottsdale, Ariz. - 37-41--78
Don Blanton, Selma, Ala. - 38-40--78
Mark Bemowski, Mukwonago, Wis. - 39-39--78
Philip Pleat, Nashua, N.H. - 39-39--78
Bev Hargraves, Helena, Ark. - 40-38--78
Joseph Russo, Sewell, N.J. - 37-41--78
Ronald Laverdiere, Amherst, Mass. - 37-41--78
Rick Woulfe, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - 36-42--78
Eugenio Nava, Mexico - 42-37--79
Tommy Reynolds, Sioux Falls, S.D. - 40-39--79
Mel Collins Jr., Long Beach, Calif. - 36-43--79
Chris Wilmot, Orlando, Fla. - 40-39--79
Thomas Hyland, Marlton, N.J. - 42-37--79
Cyrus Whitney, Oro Valley, Ariz. - 38-41--79
Thomas Destefani, Western Springs, Ill. - 39-40--79
Bill Brammer, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. - 39-40--79
David Delich, Colorado Springs, Colo. - 40-39--79
Patrick Tallent, Vienna, Va. - 41-38--79
Jerry Hudgins, Tyler, Texas - 39-40--79
Christopher Clauson, Philadelphia, Pa. - 40-39--79
Craig Hardcastle, St. Louis, Mo. - 38-41--79
Michael Staskus, Los Altos, Calif. - 37-42--79
Bill Hood, Beaverton, Ore. - 40-40--80
Willard Richart, Saline, Mich. - 40-40--80
Bruce Belcoure, Las Vegas, Nev. - 39-41--80
John Benson, Punxsutawney, Pa. - 40-40--80
Rick Turner, Houston, Texas - 40-41--81
Mickey Jones, Odessa, Texas - 39-42--81
Thomas Scheuerman, Pewee Valley, Ky. - 40-41--81
Derek Waddington, Trinity, Fla. - 42-39--81
George Pirie, Warwick, R.I. - 36-45--81
John Pigg, Austin, Texas - 40-41--81
Bob Bret, Dallas, Texas - 42-40--82
David Griffin, Belden, Miss. - 43-41--84
Keith Whitehead, Temecula, Calif. - 43-41--84
Jim Hosey, Chicopee, Mass. - 43-42--85
William Hadden, Manchester Village, Vt. - 42-43--85
Clive Kegel, Lahaina, Hawaii - 39-47--86
Tom Yellin, New York, N.Y. - DQ-DQ--DQ Reported by PRWeb 20 hours ago.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (PRWEB) September 15, 2014
Tim Jackson, 55, of Germantown, Tenn., shot a 6-under-par 66 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of stroke-play qualifying in the 2014 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship, being conducted at the par-72, 6,770-yard Big Canyon Country Club.
Four other golfers, including 2013 medalist Chip Lutz, 59, of Reading, Pa., finished at 4-under 68. Lutz was joined by James Gallagher, 56, of Yorktown, Va.; Bob Baker, 58, of Little Rock, Ark.; and Scott Mayne, 55, of Harrisburg, Pa.
On a day conducive to good scoring, 16 players bettered par, including 71-year-old Vinny Giles, of Richmond, Va., the 1972 U.S. Amateur champion and 2009 Senior Amateur champion, who shot his age.
Jackson seemed unfazed by the unseasonably high temperatures and elevated humidity that made conditions feel more like Florida than Southern California. The 1994 and 2001 U.S. Mid-Amateur champion and member of the 1995 and 1999 USA Walker Cup Teams registered seven birdies, including three in a row from No. 7 to conclude his first nine holes.
While he is in position to earn medalist honors in his first Senior Amateur, Jackson, a USGA veteran, knows the championship cannot be won in Sunday’s final stroke-play qualifying round.
“I am going to put in a practice session [Saturday afternoon] and see how I play [on Sunday],” said Jackson, a two-time low amateur in the U.S. Senior Open and medalist in the 2009 U.S. Amateur. “If it works I am going to come out and be aggressive and see how low I can score instead of just gliding through.”
The U.S. Senior Amateur consists of 36 holes of stroke play, after which the field will be reduced to the low 64 scorers for match play beginning on Monday. Six match-play rounds will determine the champion, with the 18-hole final set for Thursday at 8:30 a.m. PDT.
The U.S. Senior Amateur is one of 13 national championships conducted annually by the United States Golf Association, 10 of which are strictly for amateurs.
Lutz, a two-time winner of the British Seniors Amateur (2011, 2012) and Canadian Men’s Senior Amateur (2011, 2012), is still searching for his first U.S. Senior Amateur title after several close calls. He has reached the semifinals three of the past four years.
Lutz got out to a strong start on Saturday with five birdies against one bogey.
“This is all about getting to match play,” said Lutz, 59. “My first concern is to do well enough to do that. I was fortunate enough to play strongly through qualifying last year and be medalist. I am really trying to get through this piece [of the competition] and get through to match play and hope that I am seeded well.”
Defending U.S. Senior Amateur champion Doug Hanzel, of Savannah, Ga., echoed Lutz’s sentiment after shooting even-par 72.
“Today is about trying not to make a big number and trying to make it back around,” said Hanzel, who in 2012 became the only golfer in USGA history to make match play at the U.S. Amateur, U.S. Mid-Amateur and U.S. Senior Amateur in the same year. “Part of what makes this place so great is that the golf course is so narrow. You have your hands on the steering wheel because you don’t want to let one loose and make a double or a triple.”
Big Canyon member Don Dubois, 55, of Newport Beach, Calif., finished with a 3-over-par 75, while two-time champion Kemp Richardson (2001 and 2003), 68, of nearby Laguna Niguel, carded a 69.
Jeff Altstadter is the USGA’s manager of media relations. Email him at jaltstadter(at)usga(dot)org.
Results from Saturday’s first round of stroke play at the 2014 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship, played at the 6,770-yard Big Canyon Country Club.
Tim Jackson, Germantown, Tenn. - 32-34--66
Chip Lutz, Reading, Pa. - 36-32--68
James Gallagher, Yorktown, Va. - 37-31--68
Bob Baker, Little Rock, Ark. - 34-34--68
Scott Mayne, Harrisburg, Pa. - 32-36--68
Gary Carpendale, Las Vegas, Nev. - 35-34--69
David Nelson, Reno, Nev. - 34-35--69
Kemp Richardson, Laguna Niguel, Calif. - 34-35--69
Vinny Giles, Richmond, Va. - 34-36--70
Jack Hall, Savannah, Ga. - 37-33--70
Alan Fadel, Toledo, Ohio - 33-37--70
Larry Silvestri, Lincolnshire, Ill. - 33-38--71
Randy Haag, San Francisco, Calif. - 35-36--71
Neil Vanleeuwen, Tarpon Springs, Fla. - 36-35--71
Michael Hughett, Owasso, Okla. - 33-38--71
Randy Reifers, Columbus, Ohio - 37-34--71
Conrad Nilmeier, Fresno, Calif. - 36-35--71
Robert Shelton, Lafayette, La. - 36-36--72
Douglas Hanzel, Savannah, Ga. - 34-38--72
Kelly Miller, Southern Pines, N.C. - 38-34--72
Stephen Fox, Huntington, W.Va. - 37-35--72
Peter Herzog, Norwalk, Conn. - 37-35--72
Alan Thielemann, Woodstock, Ga. - 38-34--72
John McClure, Austin, Texas - 34-38--72
Ron Carter, Monticello, Ind. - 35-37--72
Bryan Norton, Mission Hills, Kan. - 36-36--72
David Szewczul, Farmington, Conn. - 35-37--72
Allan Small, Florham Park, N.J. - 37-35--72
Raymond Thompson, Drexel Hill, Pa. - 36-36--72
Jeff New, Scottsdale, Ariz. - 35-38--73
Emile Vaughan, Pike Road, Ala. - 35-38--73
Tim Sorrows, Liberty Twp., Ohio - 38-35--73
John Hornbeck, Saratoga, Wyo. - 37-36--73
Jim Lehman, Minnetonka, Minn. - 38-35--73
Don Reycroft, Norfolk, Mass. - 35-38--73
Chris Hall, Mableton, Ga. - 37-36--73
Stewart Alexander, Gainesville, Fla. - 37-36--73
Rick Cloninger, Fort Mill, S.C. - 37-36--73
George Marucci Jr, Villanova, Pa. - 37-36--73
James Stormont, Atlanta, Ga. - 34-39--73
Randal Lewis, Alma, Mich. - 39-34--73
Cy Kilgore, Peabody, Mass. - 36-37--73
Trip Boinest, Shelby, N.C. - 35-38--73
Todd Hendley, Greer, S.C. - 36-37--73
Bill Argus, Fort Wayne, Ind. - 38-35--73
Mark Nickeas, Westlake Village, Calif. - 37-36--73
Pat O'Donnell, Happy Valley, Ore. - 35-38--73
Jack Kearney, Peachtree City, Ga. - 37-36--73
Peter Wegmann, Ft Lauderdale, Fla. - 36-37--73
Tom Brandes, Bellevue, Wash. - 37-36--73
Michael McCarthy, Bethesda, Md. - 38-35--73
Frank Dial, Auburn, Ala. - 36-38--74
Gregg Guernsey, Vancouver, Wash. - 38-36--74
Mike Peck, Irving, Texas - 38-36--74
Marcus Beck, Tallahassee, Fla. - 37-37--74
Richard Marlowe, Youngstown, Ohio - 37-37--74
Skip Zobel, Virginia Beach, Va. - 36-38--74
Jim McNelis, Gig Harbor, Wash. - 36-38--74
Mike Davis, Laguna Niguel, Calif. - 38-36--74
Gary Vansickle, Wexford, Pa. - 36-38--74
Scott Edwards, St Louis, Mo. - 35-39--74
Adam Kugler, Closter, N.J. - 35-39--74
Steven Poulson, North Salt Lake, Utah - 39-35--74
Duke Delcher, Bluffton, S.C. - 35-39--74
Vance Antoniou, North Barrington, Ill. - 36-38--74
Doug Roxburgh, Canada - 36-38--74
Michael Turner, Sherman Oaks, Calif. - 37-38--75
Ken Palladino, Dunedin, Fla. - 38-37--75
John Anderson, Andover, Minn. - 36-39--75
Dave Ryan, Taylorville, Ill. - 35-40--75
Don Dubois, Newport Beach, Calif. - 35-40--75
Jim Quinn, Arlington, Texas - 40-35--75
Gary Robinson, Fayetteville, N.C. - 40-35--75
Paul Zarek, Burlington, Wis. - 39-36--75
Don Russell, Atlanta, Ga. - 38-37--75
Jim Knoll, Sunnyvale, Calif. - 38-37--75
John Gibbs, Augusta, Ga. - 37-38--75
Jeff Burda, Modesto, Calif. - 35-40--75
Randall Mahar, Portland, Ore. - 37-38--75
Doug Snoap, Apopka, Fla. - 37-38--75
Lee Sandlin, Dallas, Texas - 37-39--76
Mike Root, Omaha, Neb. - 40-36--76
Mike Rice, Houston, Texas - 39-37--76
Matthew Horwitch, Northbrook, Ill. - 37-39--76
Thomas Beach, Marana, Ariz. - 38-38--76
Edward Steiber, Cincinnati, Ohio - 34-42--76
Mark Nickerson, Roswell, Ga. - 37-39--76
Don Marsh, Alpharetta, Ga. - 38-38--76
Harry Johnson, Edwards, Colo. - 42-34--76
Rusty Brown, Phoenix, Ariz. - 38-38--76
Ted Zurkowski, Chicago, Ill. - 38-38--76
Curtis Skinner, Lake Bluff, Ill. - 38-38--76
Ben Brundred, Potomac, Md. - 39-37--76
Mitch Wilson, Portage, Mich. - 38-38--76
Craig Rumora, Katy, Texas - 38-38--76
Brady Exber, Las Vegas, Nev. - 40-37--77
Buzz Fly, Memphis, Tenn. - 39-38--77
Jim Seymour, Bakersfield, Calif. - 38-39--77
Mark Rallas, Leeburg, Va. - 38-39--77
Gus Sylvan, Columbia, S.C. - 39-38--77
Bob Munoz, Chandler, Ariz. - 37-40--77
Mike Cassell, Hudson, Ohio - 38-39--77
Patrick Murphy, Provo, Utah - 35-42--77
James Harless, Aurora, Ohio - 38-39--77
Frank Abbott, Las Vegas, Nev. - 39-38--77
Bruce Hanavan, San Anselmo, Calif. - 36-41--77
Mike Bell, Indianapolis, Ind. - 38-39--77
Sean McAvoy, Johns Island, S.C. - 39-38--77
Spike Smith, Pinehurst, N.C. - 41-36--77
David Clement, Henderson, Ky. - 40-37--77
Donny Phillips, Suwanee, Ga. - 39-39--78
Roc Irey, Furlong, Pa. - 38-40--78
Don Erickson III, Dubois, Pa. - 38-40--78
Randy Vautravers, Andover, Kan. - 39-39--78
John Lindholm, Grand Blanc, Mich. - 39-39--78
Kenneth Bakst, Riverhead, N.Y. - 37-41--78
Richard Hageman, San Antonio, Texas - 38-40--78
John Schaller, Scottsdale, Ariz. - 37-41--78
Don Blanton, Selma, Ala. - 38-40--78
Mark Bemowski, Mukwonago, Wis. - 39-39--78
Philip Pleat, Nashua, N.H. - 39-39--78
Bev Hargraves, Helena, Ark. - 40-38--78
Joseph Russo, Sewell, N.J. - 37-41--78
Ronald Laverdiere, Amherst, Mass. - 37-41--78
Rick Woulfe, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - 36-42--78
Eugenio Nava, Mexico - 42-37--79
Tommy Reynolds, Sioux Falls, S.D. - 40-39--79
Mel Collins Jr., Long Beach, Calif. - 36-43--79
Chris Wilmot, Orlando, Fla. - 40-39--79
Thomas Hyland, Marlton, N.J. - 42-37--79
Cyrus Whitney, Oro Valley, Ariz. - 38-41--79
Thomas Destefani, Western Springs, Ill. - 39-40--79
Bill Brammer, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. - 39-40--79
David Delich, Colorado Springs, Colo. - 40-39--79
Patrick Tallent, Vienna, Va. - 41-38--79
Jerry Hudgins, Tyler, Texas - 39-40--79
Christopher Clauson, Philadelphia, Pa. - 40-39--79
Craig Hardcastle, St. Louis, Mo. - 38-41--79
Michael Staskus, Los Altos, Calif. - 37-42--79
Bill Hood, Beaverton, Ore. - 40-40--80
Willard Richart, Saline, Mich. - 40-40--80
Bruce Belcoure, Las Vegas, Nev. - 39-41--80
John Benson, Punxsutawney, Pa. - 40-40--80
Rick Turner, Houston, Texas - 40-41--81
Mickey Jones, Odessa, Texas - 39-42--81
Thomas Scheuerman, Pewee Valley, Ky. - 40-41--81
Derek Waddington, Trinity, Fla. - 42-39--81
George Pirie, Warwick, R.I. - 36-45--81
John Pigg, Austin, Texas - 40-41--81
Bob Bret, Dallas, Texas - 42-40--82
David Griffin, Belden, Miss. - 43-41--84
Keith Whitehead, Temecula, Calif. - 43-41--84
Jim Hosey, Chicopee, Mass. - 43-42--85
William Hadden, Manchester Village, Vt. - 42-43--85
Clive Kegel, Lahaina, Hawaii - 39-47--86
Tom Yellin, New York, N.Y. - DQ-DQ--DQ Reported by PRWeb 20 hours ago.
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Fox Valley Marathon Held This Weekend; Delays Expected on Area Roads
Patch Geneva, IL -- The Fox Valley Marathon will begin in St. Charles and continue south to Aurora this Sunday, Sept. 21.
Reported by Patch 18 hours ago.
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Aurora theater shooting trial one step closer after judge's order
The trial of the Aurora movie theater gunman has moved one step closer, after the judge denied the last of the defense's objections over expert witness testimony.
Reported by Denver Post 16 hours ago.
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Cocoa mother pleads for arrest of son's suspected killer
A Cocoa mother made an emotional plea to the public Monday, hoping to find her son's accused killer.
Telicia Pruitt was just getting home from work when she heard her son Robert Lee Price III had been shot up to 10 times outside of an Aurora Street home.
"I just fell to my knees. I just went to screaming and hollering. That's all I remember," said Pruitt during a news conference Monday.
Back in early July, witnesses told police they saw two men, Dontavis Grimes and Antonio Hilton, get out of a car armed with chrome-plated firearms.
The duo then approached Price and fired several shots, according to police.
Investigators said Price tried to run away, but was hit by a bullet and fell against a parked car.
"Mr. Hilton then raised his firearm and subsequently began shooting Mr. Price. He ultimately shot him to the ground then stepped over him and shot two to three more times," said Detective Christopher Bradshaw with Cocoa police.
Police arrested Grimes a few weeks after the shooting and charged him with first-degree murder, but Hilton is still on the run.
The U.S. Marshal, Brevard County Sheriff's Office and Cocoa Police Department are all actively searching for the 23-year-old, who they say could be hiding in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
"I want him caught and brought to justice. I want him caught so we can go back on with our lives," said Pruitt.
There is a $5,000 Crimeline award for any tips that may lead to Hilton's arrest.
Police are warning anyone who may come in contact with Hilton to use caution because they say he is armed and dangerous. Reported by Click Orlando 16 hours ago.
Telicia Pruitt was just getting home from work when she heard her son Robert Lee Price III had been shot up to 10 times outside of an Aurora Street home.
"I just fell to my knees. I just went to screaming and hollering. That's all I remember," said Pruitt during a news conference Monday.
Back in early July, witnesses told police they saw two men, Dontavis Grimes and Antonio Hilton, get out of a car armed with chrome-plated firearms.
The duo then approached Price and fired several shots, according to police.
Investigators said Price tried to run away, but was hit by a bullet and fell against a parked car.
"Mr. Hilton then raised his firearm and subsequently began shooting Mr. Price. He ultimately shot him to the ground then stepped over him and shot two to three more times," said Detective Christopher Bradshaw with Cocoa police.
Police arrested Grimes a few weeks after the shooting and charged him with first-degree murder, but Hilton is still on the run.
The U.S. Marshal, Brevard County Sheriff's Office and Cocoa Police Department are all actively searching for the 23-year-old, who they say could be hiding in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
"I want him caught and brought to justice. I want him caught so we can go back on with our lives," said Pruitt.
There is a $5,000 Crimeline award for any tips that may lead to Hilton's arrest.
Police are warning anyone who may come in contact with Hilton to use caution because they say he is armed and dangerous. Reported by Click Orlando 16 hours ago.
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Photo of the Day: Gorgeous Aurora Borealis as Seen from Space
First off, fair warning: before you get around to feasting your eyes on the photo next to this article and the one below, be sure you have a defibrillator nearby. I mean it. I am not to be held responsible if your heart stops the moment you lay eyes on these positively breathtaking space images of the aurora borealis and there is nobody around to revive you. The photos, both taken from aboard the International Space Station, hit the online community a couple of days ago, when they were share...
Reported by Softpedia 4 hours ago.
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Walgreens CIO to deliver keynote at ITsavvy Symposium
ITsavvy just announced that much-admired Walgreens chief IT executive, Timothy J. Theriault, will be the keynote speaker at the 2014 ITsavvy Symposium on Oct. 2.
ADDISON, Ill. (PRWEB) September 16, 2014
ITsavvy, one of the fastest growing technology companies in the U.S., just announced that much-admired Walgreens chief IT executive, Timothy J. Theriault, will be the keynote speaker at the 2014 ITsavvy Symposium on Oct. 2.
The address, Leading Walgreens to New Frontiers, features the executive named last month to become Chief Global Information Officer when Walgreens combines with Alliance Boots GmbH to become the first global pharmacy-led health and wellbeing enterprise. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2015.
Theriault will present insights on technology-driven strategies and innovation at Walgreens; how the company’s IT team leverages current IT trends and integrates cutting-edge IT solutions into its business model.
Theriault, whose current full title is Senior Vice President, Chief Information, Innovation and Improvement Officer, Walgreen Co., oversees the company’s health IT infrastructure. He has been featured in Forbes Magazine and the Wall Street Journal as a leading CIO. Theriault currently leads initiatives to use technology to better understand the customer, enhance online business, and integrate new healthcare products that support core retail activities. Recent awards and accolades include:· Computer World’s Premier 100 Award for top IT leaders
· A profile in InformationWeek
· An invitation to speak at the Wall Street Journal’s upcoming CIO Network
The symposium’s vendor sponsors, include Aerohive, Dell, EMC, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Toshiba, VMware, Zebra Technologies, and others. The sponsoring organizations will showcase their products and services through live demonstrations and interactive Tech Talk sessions.
This year’s ITsavvy Symposium is an expanded version of the company’s annual ITsavvy Showcase—with a full day for more demos, more vendors, more networking, more food and cocktails, and more brainstorming.
The event is slated for Thurs. Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. It is open to IT professionals and executive leadership working for organizations across the U.S, as well as the media. For more information and/or to register go to: http://www.itsavvy.com/about/events/symposium/ or #ITsavvySymposium.
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 46 distribution centers across the U.S. ITsavvy also has data center locations in New Jersey, Illinois and New York. The company’s new, user-friendly website provides hundreds of concise, leading-edge IT decision-making resources, including an e-commerce site with real-time pricing and availability. ITsavvy is headquartered in Addison, IL, with offices in Chicago’s Loop; Hauppauge, NY; New York, NY; Warren, NJ; Aurora, IL; Davenport, IA; Hayward, CA; and Beavercreek, OH. Call 1-855-ITsavvy (1-855-487-2889), email: info(at)ITsavvy(dot)com, visit: http://www.ITsavvy.com. Full release at: http://www.itsavvy.com/walgreens-cio-deliver-keynote-itsavvy-symposium/ Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.
ADDISON, Ill. (PRWEB) September 16, 2014
ITsavvy, one of the fastest growing technology companies in the U.S., just announced that much-admired Walgreens chief IT executive, Timothy J. Theriault, will be the keynote speaker at the 2014 ITsavvy Symposium on Oct. 2.
The address, Leading Walgreens to New Frontiers, features the executive named last month to become Chief Global Information Officer when Walgreens combines with Alliance Boots GmbH to become the first global pharmacy-led health and wellbeing enterprise. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2015.
Theriault will present insights on technology-driven strategies and innovation at Walgreens; how the company’s IT team leverages current IT trends and integrates cutting-edge IT solutions into its business model.
Theriault, whose current full title is Senior Vice President, Chief Information, Innovation and Improvement Officer, Walgreen Co., oversees the company’s health IT infrastructure. He has been featured in Forbes Magazine and the Wall Street Journal as a leading CIO. Theriault currently leads initiatives to use technology to better understand the customer, enhance online business, and integrate new healthcare products that support core retail activities. Recent awards and accolades include:· Computer World’s Premier 100 Award for top IT leaders
· A profile in InformationWeek
· An invitation to speak at the Wall Street Journal’s upcoming CIO Network
The symposium’s vendor sponsors, include Aerohive, Dell, EMC, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Toshiba, VMware, Zebra Technologies, and others. The sponsoring organizations will showcase their products and services through live demonstrations and interactive Tech Talk sessions.
This year’s ITsavvy Symposium is an expanded version of the company’s annual ITsavvy Showcase—with a full day for more demos, more vendors, more networking, more food and cocktails, and more brainstorming.
The event is slated for Thurs. Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. It is open to IT professionals and executive leadership working for organizations across the U.S, as well as the media. For more information and/or to register go to: http://www.itsavvy.com/about/events/symposium/ or #ITsavvySymposium.
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 46 distribution centers across the U.S. ITsavvy also has data center locations in New Jersey, Illinois and New York. The company’s new, user-friendly website provides hundreds of concise, leading-edge IT decision-making resources, including an e-commerce site with real-time pricing and availability. ITsavvy is headquartered in Addison, IL, with offices in Chicago’s Loop; Hauppauge, NY; New York, NY; Warren, NJ; Aurora, IL; Davenport, IA; Hayward, CA; and Beavercreek, OH. Call 1-855-ITsavvy (1-855-487-2889), email: info(at)ITsavvy(dot)com, visit: http://www.ITsavvy.com. Full release at: http://www.itsavvy.com/walgreens-cio-deliver-keynote-itsavvy-symposium/ Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.
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Aurora borealis: Breathtaking views
Enjoy views of the aurora borealis from around the world in today's one-minute escape.
Reported by CNN.com 1 hour ago.
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Rainbow aurora
Human spaceflight and operations image of the week: Aurora seen from International Space Station by ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst
Reported by ESA 1 hour ago.
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Graebel Celebrates Household Goods Drivers Coast-to-Coast
National Truck Drivers Appreciation Week Tradition Continues
Aurora, Colorado (PRWEB) September 16, 2014
Graebel Van Lines, Inc. and Graebel Movers, Inc. are proudly honoring the carrier and moving and storage divisions’ household goods drivers during this year’s National Truck Drivers Appreciation Week (NTDAW). From September 14 through 20, the organization’s drivers will be recognized and honored by Graebel across the country. Special activities have been planned by the management at the Company’s moving centers that are located from coast-to-coast including:· Daily prize drawings
· Raffles
· Breakfast
· Lunch
· Gift cards and more
Annually, the Graebel van line, moving and storage divisions together with the Company’s safety and fleet management teams look forward to participating in the NTDAW. This participation is among the ways that Graebel demonstrates the organization’s gratitude for its household goods drivers’ unrelenting dedication to providing customers with world-class moving services and for their safe on-the-road driving practices year-round.
About Graebel Companies, Inc.
Founded in 1950, Graebel administers worldwide employee and office relocation services for the Fortune 500 and Global 100. On-the-ground services are managed in 165 countries on six continents. The world headquarters is in Aurora, Colorado and in-theatre centers are staffed with relocation industry experienced Graebel employees in the Americas, APAC and EMEA regions. The privately-held firm holds multiple recognized credentials that include the AMSA ProMover designation, and has earned exceptional accolades from within its industry such as multiple year van operator of the year and safety awards from the AMSA To learn more visit: http://www.graebel.com
# # # Reported by PRWeb 1 day ago.
Aurora, Colorado (PRWEB) September 16, 2014
Graebel Van Lines, Inc. and Graebel Movers, Inc. are proudly honoring the carrier and moving and storage divisions’ household goods drivers during this year’s National Truck Drivers Appreciation Week (NTDAW). From September 14 through 20, the organization’s drivers will be recognized and honored by Graebel across the country. Special activities have been planned by the management at the Company’s moving centers that are located from coast-to-coast including:· Daily prize drawings
· Raffles
· Breakfast
· Lunch
· Gift cards and more
Annually, the Graebel van line, moving and storage divisions together with the Company’s safety and fleet management teams look forward to participating in the NTDAW. This participation is among the ways that Graebel demonstrates the organization’s gratitude for its household goods drivers’ unrelenting dedication to providing customers with world-class moving services and for their safe on-the-road driving practices year-round.
About Graebel Companies, Inc.
Founded in 1950, Graebel administers worldwide employee and office relocation services for the Fortune 500 and Global 100. On-the-ground services are managed in 165 countries on six continents. The world headquarters is in Aurora, Colorado and in-theatre centers are staffed with relocation industry experienced Graebel employees in the Americas, APAC and EMEA regions. The privately-held firm holds multiple recognized credentials that include the AMSA ProMover designation, and has earned exceptional accolades from within its industry such as multiple year van operator of the year and safety awards from the AMSA To learn more visit: http://www.graebel.com
# # # Reported by PRWeb 1 day ago.
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