Graebel Relocation Named Number 1 Family-Owned Company for Second Consecutive Year

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Graebel Relocation was named as the first-place company in the annual Top 50 Family-Owned Companies ranking by the ColoradoBiz magazine

(Aurora, COLO USA) (PRWEB) January 16, 2015

This week, Graebel Relocation was named as the first-place company in the annual Top 50 Family-Owned Companies ranking by the ColoradoBiz magazine. This marks the second consecutive year that Graebel, a leading global relocation and mobility organization with its world headquarters in Aurora, Colorado has topped the Rocky Mountain Regional list. The Magazine published the 2015 leading family-owned companies in its January/February issue. Colorado-based firms were ranked according to the number of years that their respective businesses have been family-owned, the total full-time employees, and more. To view the full list visit: http://www.cobizmag.com/uploads/lists/FamilyOwned_JanFeb_15.pdf

Graebel Companies, Inc., chief executive officer, William Graebel SGMS commented, “It is an honor to receive this recognition for the second straight year. Worldwide, you will find Graebel business centers staffed with industry experienced Graebel employees who expertly administer assignee and office relocation services for leading firms in the Global 100 and Fortune 500 on six continents. More than their vast experience, our people genuinely care about making a real difference in the lives of our clients and their employees. It is with sincere gratitude that I am thanking our people for their tireless dedication, as well as for embracing and upholding our family’s central core value and philosophy, Commitments Made. Commitments Kept.®”

About ColoradoBiz
ColoradoBiz is a well-respected and long-standing publication in the state of Colorado, USA that has published continually for 34+ years. The monthly magazine is complimented by a business news web site and events schedule that enables readers easy access to all-things-business in Colorado. To learn more visit: http://www.cobizmag.com.

About Graebel Companies, Inc.
Founded in 1950, Graebel Companies is a privately-held global organization that offers the full suite of employee and commercial office relocation, mobility management, workplace and consultative services for the Global 100 and Fortune 500. On-the-ground services are managed in 165 countries on six continents. The world headquarters is located in Aurora, Colorado USA with in-region centers throughout the Americas, APAC and EMEA regions. Known for its industry-first innovations, Graebel holds numerous quality and security credentials, and has earned accolades from its clients and from within its industry for its best-in-practice quality and market intelligence initiatives. To learn more visit: http://www.graebel.com Reported by PRWeb 1 day ago.

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Regatta Plaza plans in Aurora delayed after developer applicant drops out

January 16, 2015, 9:22 am

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Redevelopment at the increasingly rundown Regatta Plaza in southwest Aurora has been pushed back again. Reported by Denver Post 22 hours ago.

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January 16, 2015, 2:02 pm

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All was quiet on the home front.

 Bedewed icicles and snowflakes, the Aurora Borealis reflected in the morning mist.

Droplets of water fell to the forest floor.

Through the tree-lined sky, a fox very distant.

His trot, his gaze, lightness, … Reported by Epoch Times 18 hours ago.

Kulpa outlines development vision for Williamsville

January 16, 2015, 11:04 am

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Williamsville Mayor Brian Kulpa looks at the Elmwood Village area, East Aurora or Niagara-on-the-Lake and gets jealous. Kulpa wants the Main Street spine in his village to see the same retailing cluster and ambiance found along Elmwood Avenue or Queen Street in Niagara-on-the-Lake. That evolution is underway. Mixing in public- and private-sector investments, Williamsville's development seeds are being planted. Much of it, Kulpa said, will be retail-based much like the thriving districts he has… Reported by bizjournals 21 hours ago.

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January 16, 2015, 5:03 pm

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Police arrested two people Friday after a man was robbed at gunpoint and the involved car smashed into parked cars in Northgate, reports say. A man flagged down officers about 3:30 p.m. near North 85th Street and Aurora Avenue North, saying several men pulled up to him in an Acura, flashed a gun and stole his iPad, according to police. Cops spotted the Acura believed to be involved in the robbery and tried to pull it over, but the car took off. Shortly thereafter, the car crashed into several unoccupied parked cars at North 103rd Street and Densmore Avenue North, reports say. Police detained two suspects at the scene and [...] Reported by SeattlePI.com 15 hours ago.

Aurora man convicted of vehicular homicide in death of Littleton cop

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An Aurora man was convicted Friday in the 2013 death of an off-duty Littleton police officer who was killed while riding a motorcycle. Reported by Denver Post 14 hours ago.

Person shot after being robbed on RTD bus in Aurora

January 16, 2015, 10:14 pm

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Aurora police is investigating a shooting that occurred Friday night at 30th Avenue and Worchester Street, the department said on its Twitter feed. Reported by Denver Post 10 hours ago.

The world's best places to see auroras

January 17, 2015, 10:45 am

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*Emily Bills for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online*

"Seeing the aurora borealis" has been topping bucket list charts for years, and this year may be the best time to go. The aurora works in an 11-year cycle, and this winter lands in a highly active time period within that cycle.

Because it’s so active right now, you might not have to travel far. It’s just hard to know exactly where to go to get your slice of the celestial action. So, being the space fans that we are, we've compiled our top ten list of places you are most likely to see the Northern Lights this winter. Grab your woolies!

* 1. Svalbard, Norway*
Generally, the higher north you go, the better your chances are at seeing the Lights. And because this little group of islands in Norway lands above the Arctic Circle, it’s about as north as you can get. Svalbard is also known for its Polar Nights that occur from November into January when the islands are completely without daylight. The lack of daylight and its extreme northern position on the globe launches Svalbard into the number one spot on our list.

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*2. Jukkasjärvi, Sweden*
This quaint town is in Northernmost Sweden and houses the famous Ice Hotel where you can stay in an Aurora Borealis themed room. From there you can head over to the nearby Aurora Sky Station in Abisko to get your view on. Because this site is at 900 meters above sea level, and far from any light pollution, you just might see an aurora dancing overhead.

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*3. Fairbanks, Alaska*

This town boasts the Chena Hot Springs resort 60 miles away from any heavy light pollution of the city. Chena is located directly under the auroral band of activity that is more active in the winter months because of the longer nights and crystal clear air. Usually if it’s a clear night, the aurora can be seen shimmering between 10 pm and 4 am. If you aren’t awake during the wee hours of the morning, those staying at the hotel are offered aurora wake-up calls so they won’t miss a thing.

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*4. Kangerlussuaq, Greenland*
Greenland is perfectly settled into the aurora oval and paired with its nearly perfect skies, if you stay for 3-4 nights you are almost guaranteed to see an aurora. Kangerlussuaq used to be a U.S. military base and counts auroras more than 300 times per year. Be sure you plan your trip according to the sun’s patterns. The Lights rely on solar activity, and because the sun rotates on its axis once every 27 days, the next few weeks after a spectacularly bright show might be duller.

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* 5. Churchill, Canada*
While this spot is most known for its polar bears, it’s also an excellent place for aurora seekers. The town sees auroras more than 300 nights a year. Because of its high auroral activity, you may see some of the more rare colors of the aurora. Reds, violets, and the most rare blues occurring from nitrogen entering the atmosphere can intertwine with the otherworldly green color to create breathtaking drapes of color.

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*6. Yukon, Canada*
The Yukon Territory in Canada is located in the same band of activity--the Aurora Oval--that sweeps through Fairbanks, Alaska. The specific city of Whitehorse in Yukon boasts the best aurora viewing spot in that area according to Canadian Geographic. Most of the Northern Lights tours and museums are located here, and the town is also known for its Takhini hot springs that you can relax in while you wait for the sky show.

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7. Urho Kekkonen National Park, Finland
Located about 155 miles north of the Arctic Circle you will find Finland’s biggest National Park. Just a stone’s throw away is the incredibly unique Kakslauttanen Resort where you can stay in a glass igloo and look for the faint glow of the beginning of a light show from the comfort of your own bed. The Lights make an appearance in northern Finland more than 200 nights a year.

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8. Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland and hosts one of the most renowned hotels for seeing the aurora, Hotel Rangá. Located in the countryside, it was the first hotel in the country to offer aurora wake-up calls because they are so easy to see with the minimal light pollution. A webcam on the hotel’s website offers proof of the iridescent greens, pinks, and purples that regularly streak across the sky. Need more incentive? A few miles away sits a Northern Lights Bar complete with dimmed lighting and wrap-around windows where you can sip and watch.

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*9. Caithness, Scotland*
In February of last year, the coast of Caithness in the far North of Scotland was hit with extremely high auroral activity. While all of Scotland has a chance of viewing the aurora because of its latitude, Caithness often lands itself in the aurora band.

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*10. Cherry Springs State Park, Pennsylvania*
An expensive trip out of the country is not always needed to see the Northern Lights. Isolated from any big city, this state park is a Gold Level International Dark Sky Park (the highest rating you can get). The park uses special lighting that does not affect the quality of darkness and there are strict rules regarding headlights and flashlights. While it’s not located in the auroral band, on nights of exceptionally high activity, it is not unheard of to see the Lights here.

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Music in New Orleans for Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015: Aurora Nealand early at d.b.a.

January 17, 2015, 12:36 pm

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Other options include the Louisiana Hellbenders and the Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet Reported by nola.com 20 hours ago.

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A man who chased two men down an Aurora street after they robbed his cellular phone on an RTD bus is expected to live after the suspects shot him twice, police say. Reported by Denver Post 16 hours ago.

The 10 best places to stare in awe at the aurora borealis

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The world’s best places to see auroras Emily Bills for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online “Seeing the aurora borealis” has been topping bucket list charts for years, and this year may be the best time to go. The aurora works in an 11-year cycle, and this winter lands in a highly a... Reported by Raw Story 12 hours ago.

Jury selection to begin for 2012 Aurora, Colorado shooting

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The long-awaited trial of James Eagan Holmes, charged with several counts of murder in the 2012 movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado, set to begin Tuesday. Mana Rabiee reports. Video provided by Reuters

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Defendants get freedom after insanity verdict

January 19, 2015, 4:38 am

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Jury selection begins Tuesday in the Aurora theater shooting where suspect James Holmes has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. AP found that more than half of defendants found not guilty by reason of insanity enjoy some level of freedom. (Jan

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Daily Digest: Aurora theater shooting trial could strain limits of jury service, and 9 other stories

January 19, 2015, 6:09 am

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Your daily resource for late-breaking news, upcoming events, the Denver weather forecast, Denver traffic information, and the stories that will be talked about on Monday, Jan. Reported by Denver Post 3 hours ago.

Mason Returns to Graebel Relocation as Executive on the EMEA Regional Business Development Team

January 19, 2015, 7:02 am

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Simon Mason GMS-T has returned to the organization as its business development vice president in the EMEA region.

Aurora, COLO USA (PRWEB) January 19, 2015

Today, Graebel Relocation senior vice president global business development George Bates has announced that Simon Mason GMS-T has returned to the organization as its business development vice president in the EMEA region. Based in the London-area, Mason will be responsible for contracting corporate client acquisitions for Graebel Relocation, a management firm that administers full-service relocation, mobility and consultancy services for Global 100 and Fortune 500 companies on six continents.

According to Bates, “With more than ten years of experience in the relocation industry that is complimented with his real-world experience having relocated half a dozen times that have included stints in Australia and the U.S. makes Simon Mason inimitably familiar with the cultural nuances and challenges that are faced by an executive on an overseas assignment. This combined experience is incalculable, when discussing policies and best-practices by country or an industry so that contemporary, effective solutions can be instituted, then realized for the client and for its workforce.

"Simon Mason was employed as our international sales manager for the Chicago, Illinois market from 2008 - 2009. His familiarity with our global Brand’s customer-first business approach also causes him to be well-prepared to at once discuss how Graebel Relocation is distinctly focused on delighting our clients and their assignees before and throughout their assignments in 165 countries.”

About Graebel Companies, Inc.
Founded in 1950, Graebel Companies is a privately-held global organization that offers the full suite of employee and commercial office relocation, mobility management, workplace and consultative services for the Global 100 and Fortune 500. On-the-ground services are managed in 165 countries on six continents. The world headquarters is located in Aurora, Colorado USA with in-region centers throughout the Americas, APAC and EMEA regions. Known for its industry-first innovations, Graebel holds numerous quality and security credentials, and has earned accolades from its clients and from within its industry for its best-in-practice quality and market intelligence initiatives. To learn more visit: http://www.graebel.com

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After Aurora Shooting, A 'New Way Of Responding' To Mental Crises

January 19, 2015, 1:28 pm

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In response to the 2012 theater killings, Colorado added clinics, hotlines and mobile units to support early crisis prevention. At the heart of the initiative are 13 walk-in crisis centers. Reported by NPR 20 hours ago.

VA forms investigative board for medical center project in Aurora

January 19, 2015, 4:37 pm

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Calling the problems at the VA Medical Center in Aurora "unacceptable," the Department of Veteran Affairs said Monday that it's forming an administrative investigative board to look into Reported by Denver Post 17 hours ago.

Overnight lane closures coming on Aurora Avenue near South Lake Union

January 19, 2015, 6:54 pm

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Starting Tuesday, overnight lane closures along Aurora Avenue North may cause traffic delays near South Lake Union, the Washington State Department of Transportation said this week. Reported by Seattle Times 14 hours ago.

Aurora theater shooting trial set to begin: how it compares with Tsarnaev case (+video)

January 19, 2015, 7:32 pm

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James Holmes has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to multiple counts of murder and attempted murder in the shooting at a midnight showing of a 'Batman' movie in 2012. Reported by Christian Science Monitor 14 hours ago.

Jury Selection Begins In Colorado Theater Shooting Trial

January 20, 2015, 6:15 am

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By Keith Coffman and Daniel Wallis
CENTENNIAL, Co., Jan 20 (Reuters) - The first of some 9,000 potential jurors will report to court in Colorado on Tuesday as selection begins for the trial of James Holmes, the former neuroscience graduate student who killed 12 people in July 2012 at a midnight screening of a Batman movie.
Holmes, 27, has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to 166 charges of murder, attempted murder and explosives offenses. He was arrested wearing a gas mask, helmet and body armor at the scene of the shooting rampage, in which 70 people were also hurt.
His lawyers say Holmes was suffering a "psychotic episode" at the time. He could face the death penalty if convicted.
Jury selection may take up to four months as Arapahoe County District Court Judge Carlos Samour seeks to narrow the large field to a panel of 12 jurors and 12 alternates.
So many people were summoned because of the difficulty expected in finding an impartial jury for such a high-profile, emotive case. Each will be questioned about their views on topics including insanity defenses and the death penalty.
Holmes, who first appeared in court in the days after the shooting looking dazed and with his hair dyed red-orange, is expected to be back in a courtroom at the Arapahoe County Justice Center on Tuesday afternoon when the first group of 250 are addressed by the judge, watch a video on jury duty, and fill out questionnaires.
The trial has been delayed several times, mostly by wrangles over the Southern California native's state of mind when he opened fire with a handgun, shotgun, and semi-automatic rifle inside the crowded premier of "The Dark Knight Rises" film at the Century 16 multiplex in Aurora, an eastern suburb of Denver.
Holmes has undergone two-court ordered sanity exams since his arrest. They have produced dozens of hours of video and thousands of documents, all sealed by the judge, but according to court papers they provided conflicting results.
At a preliminary hearing in January 2013, prosecutors gave a preview of the evidence that will be used against him at trial.
First responders testified to horrific scenes in the body-strewn theater 9, where blood pooled on the floor and the movie still played, its soundtrack blaring. A fire alarm rang, strobe lights flashed, and wounded victims screamed.
One policeman said he initially mistook Holmes for a fellow officer because the gunman was wearing body armor, but that he realized it was not police issue gear and he saw that Holmes was acting oddly. He was ordered to the ground and handcuffed.
Another officer testified that when Holmes was then asked whether he had an accomplice, he replied: "No, it's just me."
(Reporting by Keith Coffman and Daniel Wallis; Editing by Lisa Shumaker) Reported by Huffington Post 3 hours ago.