Reported by Breaking News 6 hours ago.
Aurora, Colo., theater shooting report urges better, faster communication; gives 80 recommendations for police, fire officials - @denverpost
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Aurora theater shooting report likely won't impact James Holmes trial
The release of the massive report on the Aurora theater shooting likely won't have an impact on the case's criminal trial, a legal expert said Wednesday.
Reported by Denver Post 3 hours ago.
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Report on Aurora shooting reflects lessons learned from massacres
In April 1999, Jefferson County sheriff's deputies sat outside Columbine High School, waiting for SWAT teams to search for unknown gunmen.
Reported by Denver Post 1 hour ago.
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Victims praise police response to Aurora theater shooting
Some victims and relatives from the 2012 Aurora theater shootings firmly endorsed findings of an after-action report that, while acknowledging certain failures, praised the official response to
Reported by Denver Post 1 hour ago.
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Aurora already making changes ahead of theater shooting report
More than 80 recommendations came out of the after-action emergency review of the Aurora theater shooting released Wednesday, but city officials say they started making changes long before the
Reported by Denver Post 29 minutes ago.
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National Briefing | Rockies: Colorado: Study Lauds Response to Theater Shooting
Poor communication and a chaotic scene after the 2012 theater shootings in Aurora made it difficult for medical personnel to reach the most badly injured victims and get them to hospitals, according to a study released Wednesday.
Reported by NYTimes.com 23 hours ago.
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Steven Brown & Associates, Inc. Welcomes Two New Team Members
Wilmington-based Steven Brown & Associates, Inc. Adds to their Lineup of Fire Pump Specialists with Two New Hires
Wilmington, DE (PRWEB) October 09, 2014
The mid-Atlantic’s preferred choice for fire pump sales and service, Steven Brown & Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce, in lieu of a growing staff team, two recent hires. Mike Wisnoski and Nicole McDermott joined the team as of late September and are poised to make an immediate impact. Wisnoski will serve the team as an Inside Service Department Sales Representative while McDermott will assume the post of Inside Sales Associate for the Aurora fire pump dealers. The two will join a team that has placed their customers above their personal gains for over 50 years, collectively.
“We’re pleased to welcome Mike and Nicole to our team,” said President/CEO Steven Brown, “Our mission to supply top quality products and services at reasonable prices just became that much easier because of these two professionals.” Brown reiterated his delight, “Mike and Nicole both have a wealth of knowledge and expertise and it’s with great pleasure to invite them aboard, and we’re confident that both our team and clients will benefit from this move.”
Mike and Nicole both come from Delaware Technical Community College, Nicole having graduated and Mike still working toward a Fire Protection Engineering degree. Mike has a background in automotive parts sales and will likewise serve the Steven Brown & Associates team in supporting field service efforts and providing parts quoting, as well as fielding shipping and receiving duties. Nicole comes with an affinity for customer service and will suitably assist the team with order tacking and vendor procurement.
Steven Brown & Associates supplies the mid-Atlantic United States with the finest in fire pumps, sprinklers and jockey pumps and their accessories from trusted brands like Aurora, Fire End & Croker and Fairbanks Nijuis. Engineers, contractors and fire protection system owners have found the products and service offered by Steven Brown & Associates to be unparalleled in an industry where safety and service is paramount. When attention to detail and thorough service matter, Steven Brown & Associates becomes the natural choice for fire pump sales and service. Reported by PRWeb 19 hours ago.
Wilmington, DE (PRWEB) October 09, 2014
The mid-Atlantic’s preferred choice for fire pump sales and service, Steven Brown & Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce, in lieu of a growing staff team, two recent hires. Mike Wisnoski and Nicole McDermott joined the team as of late September and are poised to make an immediate impact. Wisnoski will serve the team as an Inside Service Department Sales Representative while McDermott will assume the post of Inside Sales Associate for the Aurora fire pump dealers. The two will join a team that has placed their customers above their personal gains for over 50 years, collectively.
“We’re pleased to welcome Mike and Nicole to our team,” said President/CEO Steven Brown, “Our mission to supply top quality products and services at reasonable prices just became that much easier because of these two professionals.” Brown reiterated his delight, “Mike and Nicole both have a wealth of knowledge and expertise and it’s with great pleasure to invite them aboard, and we’re confident that both our team and clients will benefit from this move.”
Mike and Nicole both come from Delaware Technical Community College, Nicole having graduated and Mike still working toward a Fire Protection Engineering degree. Mike has a background in automotive parts sales and will likewise serve the Steven Brown & Associates team in supporting field service efforts and providing parts quoting, as well as fielding shipping and receiving duties. Nicole comes with an affinity for customer service and will suitably assist the team with order tacking and vendor procurement.
Steven Brown & Associates supplies the mid-Atlantic United States with the finest in fire pumps, sprinklers and jockey pumps and their accessories from trusted brands like Aurora, Fire End & Croker and Fairbanks Nijuis. Engineers, contractors and fire protection system owners have found the products and service offered by Steven Brown & Associates to be unparalleled in an industry where safety and service is paramount. When attention to detail and thorough service matter, Steven Brown & Associates becomes the natural choice for fire pump sales and service. Reported by PRWeb 19 hours ago.
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Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center Extends ‘Delayed Response’ to Weary Travelers
New offer gives guests with delayed flights up to 50%-off on hotel F&B
Oak Brook, IL (PRWEB) October 09, 2014
The Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center is introducing a new plan to help relieve some of the tension that comes along with air travel these days. Starting today, guests who experience a flight delay of any sort, inbound or outbound, will be offered a Delayed Response food and beverage discount.
“The challenges that come along with flying today impact most of us at some point,” said Stefan Mühle, General Manager at Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center, which is less than 30 minutes from both O’Hare and Midway International airports. “The next time a guest of ours is delayed, we will respond with a warm gesture and show them Oak Brook Hills cares.”
As such, Mr. Mühle and his staff are offering guests 10%-off on all hotel food and beverage items for one hour flight delays, 25%-off for two hour flight delays, and 50%-off for flight delays that exceed three hours. The process for redemption is simple; guests need only verify their delay with the front desk, and in turn they will receive a Delayed Response voucher – valid at any of the hotel’s F&B outlets during the duration of their wait (for outbound delays) or duration of their forthcoming stay (for inbound delays).
Rather than proceeding to the airport for the impending wait, or alternatively after arriving at the hotel weary following a delayed flight experience, guests are invited to “decompress” at either of the scenic suburban retreat’s two seasonally-inspired restaurants, café or lounge that overlooks the peaceful 150 acre estate and Audubon-certified Championship Golf Course. The Delayed Response discount offer applies to everything Executive Chef Sean Patrick Curry’s kitchen cooks for breakfast, lunch or dinner, from Strawberry Honey Pancakes served with vanilla crème, whipped butter, organic strawberries, and local honey (harvested from beehives on property as of 2015) to an Aurora Angus Burger served on a freshly baked pretzel roll with caramelized onions, cremini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and sweet potato fries. Additionally, Delayed Response partakers can choose from a wide variety of hand-crafted cocktails, local designer beers or high end wines at the Lobby Lounge, from the Swinging Piglet (bacon-infused tin cup American whiskey, maple syrup, angostura bitters, and orange) to Opus One. Full food and beverage menus are available upon request by contacting jody(at)grimaldipr(dot)com.
Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center currently offers dining options catered to travelers of all kinds. From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, guests can savor the resort’s farm-to-table culture at The Grille, serving local meats and cheeses in appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burger, flatbreads and more. During the warmer months, The Grille Patio is open for guests to relish the scenic resort while enjoying innovative dishes made with only the freshest ingredients. The resort chic Windows restaurant has something for every appetite, at every time of day, while the Lobby Café offers a variety of invigorating beverages, including an array of espresso offerings, iced/frozen/blended coffee and tea specialties, and Starbucks. Guests looking to enjoy a cocktail can visit the Lobby Lounge for signature drinks made with fresh squeezed juices and garnishes, all while overlooking the lavish Willow Crest Golf Club. Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center also offers guests a delicious, chef-driven room service menu.
About Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center:
Just west of downtown Chicago, nestled into the quiet suburb of Oak Brook, Illinois, Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center (3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523) offers an ideal destination for getaways, golf trips, family vacations and wedding or business events. With over 42,500 square feet of IACC Certified meetings and events space, the hotel is an ideal venue for business meetings, conferences, retreats, banquets and social events of any kind. The 348 rooms and 38 suites are complemented with meeting and event spaces, exercise facilities, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and several dining options. Rooms can be booked by visiting http://chicagooakbrookhills.hilton.com. For more information, please call the hotel direct at 630.850.5555 or visit its Facebook or Twitter.
About Portfolio Hotels & Resorts:
Headquartered in Westmont, IL, Portfolio Hotels & Resorts is a hospitality management company experienced in managing unique, boutique-style hotels, destination resorts and significant branded urban hotels in major domestic and destination markets. The company was established in 2005 by former Chicago-based Coastal Hotels founders Helmut Horn and Graham Hershman, industry veterans whose past experience includes development of the Hawthorne Suites brand, the Highlands Inn in Carmel, CA, and Cheeca Lodge in the Florida Keys. For more information about the company, visit http://www.portfoliohotels.com. Reported by PRWeb 16 hours ago.
Oak Brook, IL (PRWEB) October 09, 2014
The Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center is introducing a new plan to help relieve some of the tension that comes along with air travel these days. Starting today, guests who experience a flight delay of any sort, inbound or outbound, will be offered a Delayed Response food and beverage discount.
“The challenges that come along with flying today impact most of us at some point,” said Stefan Mühle, General Manager at Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center, which is less than 30 minutes from both O’Hare and Midway International airports. “The next time a guest of ours is delayed, we will respond with a warm gesture and show them Oak Brook Hills cares.”
As such, Mr. Mühle and his staff are offering guests 10%-off on all hotel food and beverage items for one hour flight delays, 25%-off for two hour flight delays, and 50%-off for flight delays that exceed three hours. The process for redemption is simple; guests need only verify their delay with the front desk, and in turn they will receive a Delayed Response voucher – valid at any of the hotel’s F&B outlets during the duration of their wait (for outbound delays) or duration of their forthcoming stay (for inbound delays).
Rather than proceeding to the airport for the impending wait, or alternatively after arriving at the hotel weary following a delayed flight experience, guests are invited to “decompress” at either of the scenic suburban retreat’s two seasonally-inspired restaurants, café or lounge that overlooks the peaceful 150 acre estate and Audubon-certified Championship Golf Course. The Delayed Response discount offer applies to everything Executive Chef Sean Patrick Curry’s kitchen cooks for breakfast, lunch or dinner, from Strawberry Honey Pancakes served with vanilla crème, whipped butter, organic strawberries, and local honey (harvested from beehives on property as of 2015) to an Aurora Angus Burger served on a freshly baked pretzel roll with caramelized onions, cremini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and sweet potato fries. Additionally, Delayed Response partakers can choose from a wide variety of hand-crafted cocktails, local designer beers or high end wines at the Lobby Lounge, from the Swinging Piglet (bacon-infused tin cup American whiskey, maple syrup, angostura bitters, and orange) to Opus One. Full food and beverage menus are available upon request by contacting jody(at)grimaldipr(dot)com.
Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center currently offers dining options catered to travelers of all kinds. From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, guests can savor the resort’s farm-to-table culture at The Grille, serving local meats and cheeses in appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burger, flatbreads and more. During the warmer months, The Grille Patio is open for guests to relish the scenic resort while enjoying innovative dishes made with only the freshest ingredients. The resort chic Windows restaurant has something for every appetite, at every time of day, while the Lobby Café offers a variety of invigorating beverages, including an array of espresso offerings, iced/frozen/blended coffee and tea specialties, and Starbucks. Guests looking to enjoy a cocktail can visit the Lobby Lounge for signature drinks made with fresh squeezed juices and garnishes, all while overlooking the lavish Willow Crest Golf Club. Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center also offers guests a delicious, chef-driven room service menu.
About Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center:
Just west of downtown Chicago, nestled into the quiet suburb of Oak Brook, Illinois, Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center (3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523) offers an ideal destination for getaways, golf trips, family vacations and wedding or business events. With over 42,500 square feet of IACC Certified meetings and events space, the hotel is an ideal venue for business meetings, conferences, retreats, banquets and social events of any kind. The 348 rooms and 38 suites are complemented with meeting and event spaces, exercise facilities, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and several dining options. Rooms can be booked by visiting http://chicagooakbrookhills.hilton.com. For more information, please call the hotel direct at 630.850.5555 or visit its Facebook or Twitter.
About Portfolio Hotels & Resorts:
Headquartered in Westmont, IL, Portfolio Hotels & Resorts is a hospitality management company experienced in managing unique, boutique-style hotels, destination resorts and significant branded urban hotels in major domestic and destination markets. The company was established in 2005 by former Chicago-based Coastal Hotels founders Helmut Horn and Graham Hershman, industry veterans whose past experience includes development of the Hawthorne Suites brand, the Highlands Inn in Carmel, CA, and Cheeca Lodge in the Florida Keys. For more information about the company, visit http://www.portfoliohotels.com. Reported by PRWeb 16 hours ago.
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MycoTechnology Strikes a Deal with CK Ingredients at Supply Side West 2014
AURORA, Colo., Oct. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- MycoTechnology, Inc., a progressive food technology company focused on utilizing mushroom technology to improve the taste profiles of foods, has struck a deal with Toronto-based CK Ingredients (CK) at SupplySide West 2014. CK will...
Reported by PR Newswire 15 hours ago.
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Daily Digest: Read The Denver Post's expansive Aurora theater shooting report coverage, and 9 other stories
Your daily resource for late-breaking news, upcoming events, the Denver weather forecast, Denver traffic information, and the stories that will be talked about today, Thursday, Oct.
Reported by Denver Post 12 hours ago.
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9News: Report analyzes response to Aurora theater shooting
An independent review of the City of Aurora's response to the Century 16 Theater shooting offers 80 recommendations for improvement, but it also concludes the outcome "could not have been better in terms of lives saved and rapid arrest." The After Action Report, produced by the TriData division of System Planning Corp., focused on the first three days after the July 2012 shooting. The report was completed in April, but it was not released until Wednesday. "The delay was due to a court-imposed gag…
Reported by bizjournals 11 hours ago.
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Report on Aurora theater shooting reflects lessons learned from massacres
In April 1999, Jefferson County sheriff's deputies sat outside Columbine High School, waiting for SWAT teams to search for unknown gunmen.
Reported by Denver Post 11 hours ago.
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Grant's Appliances Closes Aurora Store, Other Locations
Patch Geneva, IL -- The Aurora location closed Wednesday night.
Reported by Patch 4 hours ago.
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Aurora mulls changes to oil and gas laws following increase in waivers
Aurora is considering changing its regulations governing oil and gas operations in the city to align with new industry practices, a move that comes after resident complaints that too many waivers are being given to well operator ConocoPhillips.
Reported by Denver Post 2 hours ago.
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Bill Jacobs BMW of Naperville Announces Arrival of All New Hybrid 2014 BMW i8
Bill Jacobs BMW of Naperville is excited to announce the arrival of the highly anticipated hybrid 2014 BMW i8 at their dealership located at 2495 Aurora Avenue in Naperville, IL.
Naperville, IL (PRWEB) October 10, 2014
Bill Jacobs BMW of Naperville is excited to announce the arrival of the highly anticipated hybrid 2014 BMW i8 at their dealership located at 2495 Aurora Avenue in Naperville, IL.
After nearly 10 years of development, the 2014 BMW i8 has arrived with a cutting-edge, futuristic design. The i8’s vertical-opening doors accentuate its ultra-modern, high-tech build. This groundbreaking Ultimate Driving Machine is a gas-electric plug-in hybrid, powered by a turbocharged three-cylinder combination gasoline engine and 7.1 kWh lithium-ion battery powered electric motor. The system pumps out an impressive 360 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque, and continues to deliver the Ultimate BMW performance that enthusiasts expect.
The i8 is two-seat supercar like nothing else on the road today—especially in the hybrid vehicle segment. Apart from the sleek design and powerful engines that can accelerate this machine from 0-60 in an estimated 4.4 seconds, the most exciting element of the BMW i8 is its remarkable range. The i8 can achieve up to 112 mpg with a range of up to 372 miles—far above many of the electric plug-in hybrids available on the market today.
In electric mode, the BMW i8’s top speed is governed to a modest 75 mph. When opened up into sport mode, the gasoline engine can propel the vehicle to a top speed of 155 mph. The i8’s firm suspension and stiff chassis provide a proper platform to take full advantage of its extraordinary performance.
The interior of the i8 interior is artistically futuristic. Luxury radiates from every part of the i8, with stitched leather, premium materials and stylish paddle shifters. There is no denying that this vehicle is still 100% BMW.
The BMW i8 is the future of the automotive world. For more information, please contact Bill Jacobs BMW at (630) 357-1200 and stay tuned for the second BMW i8 arrival at http://www.billjacobsbmw.com.
About Bill Jacobs BMW
As one of the largest BMW dealerships in the Chicagoland area, Bill Jacobs BMW is fully committed to creating a shopping experience for their customers that matches the luxury products they represent. In keeping with the Bill Jacobs tradition, they promise to provide a customer-friendly purchasing experience, as well as a responsive and reliable experience in their service department. With over 50 years in the automotive business, Bill Jacobs BMW is a name you can trust. Reported by PRWeb 19 hours ago.
Naperville, IL (PRWEB) October 10, 2014
Bill Jacobs BMW of Naperville is excited to announce the arrival of the highly anticipated hybrid 2014 BMW i8 at their dealership located at 2495 Aurora Avenue in Naperville, IL.
After nearly 10 years of development, the 2014 BMW i8 has arrived with a cutting-edge, futuristic design. The i8’s vertical-opening doors accentuate its ultra-modern, high-tech build. This groundbreaking Ultimate Driving Machine is a gas-electric plug-in hybrid, powered by a turbocharged three-cylinder combination gasoline engine and 7.1 kWh lithium-ion battery powered electric motor. The system pumps out an impressive 360 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque, and continues to deliver the Ultimate BMW performance that enthusiasts expect.
The i8 is two-seat supercar like nothing else on the road today—especially in the hybrid vehicle segment. Apart from the sleek design and powerful engines that can accelerate this machine from 0-60 in an estimated 4.4 seconds, the most exciting element of the BMW i8 is its remarkable range. The i8 can achieve up to 112 mpg with a range of up to 372 miles—far above many of the electric plug-in hybrids available on the market today.
In electric mode, the BMW i8’s top speed is governed to a modest 75 mph. When opened up into sport mode, the gasoline engine can propel the vehicle to a top speed of 155 mph. The i8’s firm suspension and stiff chassis provide a proper platform to take full advantage of its extraordinary performance.
The interior of the i8 interior is artistically futuristic. Luxury radiates from every part of the i8, with stitched leather, premium materials and stylish paddle shifters. There is no denying that this vehicle is still 100% BMW.
The BMW i8 is the future of the automotive world. For more information, please contact Bill Jacobs BMW at (630) 357-1200 and stay tuned for the second BMW i8 arrival at http://www.billjacobsbmw.com.
About Bill Jacobs BMW
As one of the largest BMW dealerships in the Chicagoland area, Bill Jacobs BMW is fully committed to creating a shopping experience for their customers that matches the luxury products they represent. In keeping with the Bill Jacobs tradition, they promise to provide a customer-friendly purchasing experience, as well as a responsive and reliable experience in their service department. With over 50 years in the automotive business, Bill Jacobs BMW is a name you can trust. Reported by PRWeb 19 hours ago.
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Why did ProHealth bypass Froedtert-led network for network with Aurora?
As health care systems in southeastern Wisconsin banded together in new networks the past couple years, the absence of ProHealth Care was glaring. That changed Sept. 30 when Waukesha-based ProHealth announced it will join a statewide health care network that includes Aurora Health Care. However, the question remains why ProHealth would join the statewide network that also includes major health care systems in Madison, Green Bay, Appleton and Wausau rather than the southeastern Wisconsin-based Integrated…
Reported by bizjournals 15 hours ago.
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Canada brings '6-pack strategy' to air campaign against Islamic State in Iraq
Canadian lawmakers have approved sending up to six CF-18 fighter aircraft to participate in airstrikes in Iraq, along with one CC-150 aerial refueling tanker, two CP-14 Aurora surveillance aircraft and one airlift aircraft, according to the Canadian prime
Reported by NavyTimes 14 hours ago.
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5 things travellers wish they'd known before booking a Northern Lights holiday
With peak booking season for trips to see the Northern Lights in the Arctic Circle this winter approaching, leading ethical online travel agent, responsibletravel.com suggest 5 things travellers should consider to help ensure a more authentic, responsible and enjoyable winter break.
(PRWEB UK) 10 October 2014
The most commonly seen colour in the Northern Lights is green, fitting then that leading ethical online travel agent responsibletravel.com suggests that the best way to see the Aurora Borealis this winter is by taking the time to choose a responsible holiday, one which protects the Arctic environment and helps preserve local heritage. Responsibletravel.com believes these authentic experiences give visitors the opportunity to take home lasting memories of more than just the lights, as they offer a deeper connection to the people and places they will meet along the way.
Responsibletravel.com managing director, Justin Francis, says “Although the Northern Lights are an ancient phenomenon, the mass marketing of them is still relatively new.
“Seeing the Northern Lights has become one of those horribly-named ‘bucket list’ things to do, and sometimes trips are bought impulsively as a result.
“However, it is a holiday which will take tourists to some of the world’s most fragile ecosystems, and into contact with indigenous cultures which need preserving. As such a Northern Lights holiday deserves careful consideration and research, both for the benefit of the destination, and to give the tourist a more memorable holiday experience”.
Taken from their 2 minute guide to Northern Lights watching – http://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/northern-lights-watching, responsibletravel.com offers 5 tips which travellers considering a once-in-a-lifetime trip to see the Northern Lights should consider before booking, to help them towards a more authentic, responsible and ultimately more memorable winter holiday.· Don’t set expectations too high. Even on clear days there is no guarantee the lights will appear, so rather than planning everything around the lights travellers should plan a rewarding holiday in general, with plenty of daytime activities. Seeing the Northern Lights is then the icing on a very delicious cake.
· Connect with the Sámi. The indigenous inhabitants of northern Norway, Finland, Sweden and Russia are becoming more and more dependent on tourism and can offer tourists fascinating insights into traditional life and culture in the Arctic Circle.
· Consider snow shoeing, cross-country skiing and reindeer sleigh rides as an alternative to snowmobile safaris. Snowmobiles may be vital to everyday life, but snow-shoes, skis and sleighs are a much less polluting, peaceful way to appreciate the frozen wilderness.
· Avoid mid-late December if you’re not after the man in red. Families flock north for the festive season, so travellers wanting more seclusion and less Santa should travel outside this time.
· Book early and research options carefully. The winter of 2014/15 is set to be one of the best times for Northern Lights sightings for the coming decade. Research carefully to ensure a responsible trip, and as the best accommodations and activities book up quickly, plan early to not miss out.
A wide selection of responsible Northern Lights watching holidays can be found at http://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/northern-lights-watching.
Notes to editors:
About responsibletravel.com
responsibletravel.com is the world's leading online travel agent for responsible holidays and a pioneer of responsible tourism. Started in 2001 with backing from Dame Anita Roddick of The Body Shop the site's mantra is 'travel like a local'. It sells holidays that are about more than just a brief stay somewhere - instead it is travel that offers a real connection with the people, the landscape, the culture, the food and the environment. It offers over 7,500 responsible holidays from over 3,000 holiday providers which all support communities and conservation. Handpicked local specialists provide authentic holidays for those seeking adventure, culture, or luxury whether travelling with family, joining a small group or looking for tailor-made experiences worldwide, in destinations as diverse as China - http://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/china, Malawi - http://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/malawi and Indonesia - http://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/indonesia
In addition responsibletravel.com:· founded and organises The World Responsible Tourism Awards, celebrating 11 years at World Travel Market this year.
· campaigns for positive change in the travel and tourism industry.
CEO Justin Francis has been included in Courvoisiers The Future 500, Thames and Hudsons 60 Innovators Shaping Our Creative Future and taken his place on the Advisory Board of The International Centre for Responsible Tourism at Manchester Metropolitan University.
The company is based in Brighton's North Laine district, England.
Contact:
Sarah Bareham
press(at)responsibletravel(dot)com
01273 829 269 (UK) Reported by PRWeb 13 hours ago.
(PRWEB UK) 10 October 2014
The most commonly seen colour in the Northern Lights is green, fitting then that leading ethical online travel agent responsibletravel.com suggests that the best way to see the Aurora Borealis this winter is by taking the time to choose a responsible holiday, one which protects the Arctic environment and helps preserve local heritage. Responsibletravel.com believes these authentic experiences give visitors the opportunity to take home lasting memories of more than just the lights, as they offer a deeper connection to the people and places they will meet along the way.
Responsibletravel.com managing director, Justin Francis, says “Although the Northern Lights are an ancient phenomenon, the mass marketing of them is still relatively new.
“Seeing the Northern Lights has become one of those horribly-named ‘bucket list’ things to do, and sometimes trips are bought impulsively as a result.
“However, it is a holiday which will take tourists to some of the world’s most fragile ecosystems, and into contact with indigenous cultures which need preserving. As such a Northern Lights holiday deserves careful consideration and research, both for the benefit of the destination, and to give the tourist a more memorable holiday experience”.
Taken from their 2 minute guide to Northern Lights watching – http://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/northern-lights-watching, responsibletravel.com offers 5 tips which travellers considering a once-in-a-lifetime trip to see the Northern Lights should consider before booking, to help them towards a more authentic, responsible and ultimately more memorable winter holiday.· Don’t set expectations too high. Even on clear days there is no guarantee the lights will appear, so rather than planning everything around the lights travellers should plan a rewarding holiday in general, with plenty of daytime activities. Seeing the Northern Lights is then the icing on a very delicious cake.
· Connect with the Sámi. The indigenous inhabitants of northern Norway, Finland, Sweden and Russia are becoming more and more dependent on tourism and can offer tourists fascinating insights into traditional life and culture in the Arctic Circle.
· Consider snow shoeing, cross-country skiing and reindeer sleigh rides as an alternative to snowmobile safaris. Snowmobiles may be vital to everyday life, but snow-shoes, skis and sleighs are a much less polluting, peaceful way to appreciate the frozen wilderness.
· Avoid mid-late December if you’re not after the man in red. Families flock north for the festive season, so travellers wanting more seclusion and less Santa should travel outside this time.
· Book early and research options carefully. The winter of 2014/15 is set to be one of the best times for Northern Lights sightings for the coming decade. Research carefully to ensure a responsible trip, and as the best accommodations and activities book up quickly, plan early to not miss out.
A wide selection of responsible Northern Lights watching holidays can be found at http://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/northern-lights-watching.
Notes to editors:
About responsibletravel.com
responsibletravel.com is the world's leading online travel agent for responsible holidays and a pioneer of responsible tourism. Started in 2001 with backing from Dame Anita Roddick of The Body Shop the site's mantra is 'travel like a local'. It sells holidays that are about more than just a brief stay somewhere - instead it is travel that offers a real connection with the people, the landscape, the culture, the food and the environment. It offers over 7,500 responsible holidays from over 3,000 holiday providers which all support communities and conservation. Handpicked local specialists provide authentic holidays for those seeking adventure, culture, or luxury whether travelling with family, joining a small group or looking for tailor-made experiences worldwide, in destinations as diverse as China - http://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/china, Malawi - http://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/malawi and Indonesia - http://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/indonesia
In addition responsibletravel.com:· founded and organises The World Responsible Tourism Awards, celebrating 11 years at World Travel Market this year.
· campaigns for positive change in the travel and tourism industry.
CEO Justin Francis has been included in Courvoisiers The Future 500, Thames and Hudsons 60 Innovators Shaping Our Creative Future and taken his place on the Advisory Board of The International Centre for Responsible Tourism at Manchester Metropolitan University.
The company is based in Brighton's North Laine district, England.
Contact:
Sarah Bareham
press(at)responsibletravel(dot)com
01273 829 269 (UK) Reported by PRWeb 13 hours ago.
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Bloomberg Group Gives Another Million Dollars to Gun Control Initiative
For the second time in as many months, Michael Bloomberg-funded Everytown for Gun Safety has given $1 million to the campaign for Initiative 594 in Washington state.On August 29, Breitbart News reported that Everytown gave its first million to the one-percenters' campaign for gun control.
Breitbart News also reported that I-594 would treat all gun sales like retail sales--requiring a background check for both, thus ending private sales. It would, therefore, require the creation of a database of handgun owners (i.e., registration).
As with the failed Manchin/Toomey Senate gun control bill, I-594 would require registration of handguns to be enforceable. Unless the government knows where every gun is, how can they know who is or is not selling one without a background check?
But according to PR Newswire, Everytown President John Feinblatt is not talking about gun registration. Rather, he is stressing the so-called "crime reducing" benefits of the background checks themselves.
After all, Elliot Rodger (Santa Barbara gunman), Ivan Lopez (Fort Hood gunman, 2014), Darion Marcus Aguilar (Maryland mall gunman), Aaron Alexis (DC Navy Yard gunman), James Holmes (Aurora theater gunman), and Nidal Hasan (Fort Hood gunman, 2009) all went through background checks to acquire their weapons.
Follow AWR Hawkins on Twitter @AWRHawkins. Reach him directly at awrhawkins@breitbart.com. Reported by Breitbart 12 hours ago.
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Print a Key Contributor to Three Industry Awards
Kelmscott Communications’ print production work has been recognized with prestigious industry awards earned by two of its clients: L.C. Williams & Associates, a Chicago-based public relations and research counseling firm, and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) in Rosemont.
Aurora, IL (PRWEB) October 10, 2014
Kelmscott Communications’ print production work has been recognized with prestigious industry awards earned by two of its clients: L.C. Williams & Associates, a Chicago-based public relations and research counseling firm, and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) in Rosemont.
The Publicity Club of Chicago awarded L.C. Williams & Associates (LCWA) a Golden Trumpet Award in the category of Communications Materials for Brochures, Booklets or Books, and the Public Relations Society of America Chicago Chapter honored LCWA with a Skyline Award.
Kelmscott Communications printed the 20-page, 8.75-square-inch bound book entitled “Safety with a Sense of Style,” which was created for First Alert®-brand smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Containing crisp colors and vivid four-color photography, half the book promotes a series of newly designed alarms sporting a high tech look. At the midpoint, readers turn the book upside down to continue reading about the Atom™, a sleek, style-smart fire alarm in a micro design. The creative layout and flawless production quality helped secure the Golden Trumpet and Skyline awards, which honor the most creative and successful industry campaigns of 2013.
In the area of medical association marketing, Kelmscott Communications partnered with AAOMS on the printing of its winning entry and official publication entitled AAOMS Today. The International College of Dentists (ICD), the largest international honor society for dentists worldwide with 12,000 members in 122 countries, honored AAOMS with the Silver Scroll, Division 1 Award in the USA Section, Journalism Awards category for the AAOMS’ improvement in overall quality in the use of color and graphics. AAOMS Today, which runs about 40 pages per issue, reports on association news, healthcare industry trends, legislative policies and practice management; it has a circulation of 8,000. AAOMS membership consists of approximately 90 percent of the oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the United States.
“We’re proud of L.C. Williams and AAOMS for the awards and are grateful they have entrusted their creative work to us,” said Jason Tews, Vice President of Kelmscott Communications. “We want every project we do to be of award-winning quality. For advertising agencies, we’re often an extension of their creative team as we pour over layouts and collaborate on best approaches. Our understanding of association marketing runs deep with solutions like print-on-demand and digital storefronts.”
Kelmscott Communications offers marketing and production solutions, including strategy, creative, e-Solutions, printing, wide format printing, mailing and fulfillment, and promotional products. Contact Kelmscott Communications at (630) 898-0800 or visit http://www.kelmscott.com. Reported by PRWeb 11 hours ago.
Aurora, IL (PRWEB) October 10, 2014
Kelmscott Communications’ print production work has been recognized with prestigious industry awards earned by two of its clients: L.C. Williams & Associates, a Chicago-based public relations and research counseling firm, and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) in Rosemont.
The Publicity Club of Chicago awarded L.C. Williams & Associates (LCWA) a Golden Trumpet Award in the category of Communications Materials for Brochures, Booklets or Books, and the Public Relations Society of America Chicago Chapter honored LCWA with a Skyline Award.
Kelmscott Communications printed the 20-page, 8.75-square-inch bound book entitled “Safety with a Sense of Style,” which was created for First Alert®-brand smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Containing crisp colors and vivid four-color photography, half the book promotes a series of newly designed alarms sporting a high tech look. At the midpoint, readers turn the book upside down to continue reading about the Atom™, a sleek, style-smart fire alarm in a micro design. The creative layout and flawless production quality helped secure the Golden Trumpet and Skyline awards, which honor the most creative and successful industry campaigns of 2013.
In the area of medical association marketing, Kelmscott Communications partnered with AAOMS on the printing of its winning entry and official publication entitled AAOMS Today. The International College of Dentists (ICD), the largest international honor society for dentists worldwide with 12,000 members in 122 countries, honored AAOMS with the Silver Scroll, Division 1 Award in the USA Section, Journalism Awards category for the AAOMS’ improvement in overall quality in the use of color and graphics. AAOMS Today, which runs about 40 pages per issue, reports on association news, healthcare industry trends, legislative policies and practice management; it has a circulation of 8,000. AAOMS membership consists of approximately 90 percent of the oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the United States.
“We’re proud of L.C. Williams and AAOMS for the awards and are grateful they have entrusted their creative work to us,” said Jason Tews, Vice President of Kelmscott Communications. “We want every project we do to be of award-winning quality. For advertising agencies, we’re often an extension of their creative team as we pour over layouts and collaborate on best approaches. Our understanding of association marketing runs deep with solutions like print-on-demand and digital storefronts.”
Kelmscott Communications offers marketing and production solutions, including strategy, creative, e-Solutions, printing, wide format printing, mailing and fulfillment, and promotional products. Contact Kelmscott Communications at (630) 898-0800 or visit http://www.kelmscott.com. Reported by PRWeb 11 hours ago.
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