Graebel Announces Sponsors of the 9th Annual Global Relocation Policy Summit

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Eleven firms that will sponsor the ninth annual Global Relocation Policy Summit have been announced by Graebel University.

Aurora, COLO USA (PRWEB) February 12, 2015

Graebel University has announced the eleven firms that will sponsor the ninth annual Global Relocation Policy Summit that will take place later this month on February 24 through 26. The highly anticipated business and networking event will be held at the Graebel Companies’ world headquarters in Colorado and attracts global mobility, talent management and human resource executives from the Fortune 500 and Global 100.

The 2015 Global Relocation Policy Summit sponsors include, and are multi-year partners of the Graebel Relocation global network:·     @Properties
·     ABODA
·     US Inspect
·     Fidelity Residential Solutions
·     DFA Intercultural Global Solutions, LLC
·     Dwellworks, LLC
·     Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP
·     International AutoSource
·     Quicken Loans Inc.
·     CitiMortgage, Inc.
·     Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Graebel Relocation earned the first-place EMMA award for Research and Thought Leadership in the Americas region for its 2014 Global Relocation Policy research report from the Forum For Expatriate Management (FEM). The document summarized industry, the company’s market intelligence research and the findings, and data collected from the 2014 relocation executive participants. This award-winning document or the forthcoming 2015 Summit Report are complimentary and are made available upon request with a Graebel representative or marcom1(at)graebel(dot)com.

Additional Graebel-hosted thought leadership events are planned in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions in 2015. To learn more contact marcom1(at)graebel(dot)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, Fortune 500 and emerging companies. 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 clients and from within its industry for its best-in-practice quality and market intelligence research and corporate social responsibility initiatives across the globe. To learn more visit: http://www.graebel.com

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This Darwin Day, Take A Look At Which Republicans Are Further To The Right On Evolution Than The Pope Is

February 12, 2015, 9:25 am

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A version of this piece was originally published on Oct. 29, 2014.

Pope Francis, thought of by some Republicans as "too liberal," made headlines in 2014 when he declared evolution is real, contradicting the beliefs of many who argue evolution can't be factual because God created the universe and all living things.

“God is not a divine being or a magician, but the Creator who brought everything to life,” Francis said. “Evolution in nature is not inconsistent with the notion of creation, because evolution requires the creation of beings that evolve.”

The pope's comments aren't a huge departure from the Catholic Church; as Slate pointed out, it was suggested as early as 1950 that evolution and Catholic doctrine did not contradict each other. But that statement puts many U.S. Republican lawmakers further to the right than the pope on an issue that has consistently been up for debate in federal and state politics.

The issue can be so contentious, some politicians refuse to address it head-on. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) was criticized Wednesday for refusing to say if he's "comfortable with the idea of evolution."

"For me, I am going to punt on that one as well," he said. "That's a question politicians shouldn't be involved in one way or another. I am going to leave that up to you. I'm here to talk about trade, not to pontificate about evolution."

Walker later tweeted a follow-up to his non-answer:


Both science & my faith dictate my belief that we are created by God. I believe faith & science are compatible, & go hand in hand.

— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) February 11, 2015

A Pew Research Survey released in December 2013 showed that significantly fewer Republicans believe in evolution now than in 2009. But Pew noted an explanation for that drop "could be that while the percentages of believers in evolution among Democrats and independents may not have changed much, the overall size of those two groups may have increased, offsetting the impact of the Republican shift."

A February 2014 National Science Foundation study shows only 32 percent of Republicans believe in evolution. The Washington Post reported earlier:
The Republican and conservative refusal to recognize evolution is well known, but the extent of it may not be. As if the numbers for all adults (48 percent) aren’t depressing enough, only 28 percent of conservative Republicans believe that humans evolved from earlier species. In the next three spots are 32 percent of Republicans believing in evolution, 34 percent of conservative Democrats, and 37 percent of conservatives. (For comparison, 28 percent of fundamentalist Protestants believe in evolution, as do 27 percent of those who believe that the Bible is the literal word of God.)
But certain lawmakers are holding tight to their beliefs in creationism.

Former Rep. Paul Broun (R-Ga.) was one of the most vocal evolution critics in Congress. In October 2012, Broun -- a doctor who served as chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee's subcommittee on oversight -- said the teachings of evolution, embryology and the big-bang theory are based on "lies straight from the pit of hell."

“God’s word is true. I’ve come to understand that. All that stuff I was taught about evolution, embryology, Big Bang theory, all that is lies straight from the pit of hell,” Broun said at a 2012 fundraiser.

“It’s lies to try to keep me and all the folks who are taught that from understanding that they need a savior. There’s a lot of scientific data that I found out as a scientist that actually show that this is really a young Earth," Broun continued. "I believe that the Earth is about 9,000 years old. I believe that it was created in six days as we know them. That’s what the Bible says.”

Broun's replacement in Congress, Republican Jody Hice, has similarly pro-creationist views. In July 2014, Hice said mass shootings like those at the Aurora, Colorado, movie theater; Virginia Tech; and Columbine High take place because "we promote the concept of evolution" in American schools.

Aaron Miller, who ran in the 2014 GOP primary for Congress in Minnesota, said a big reason he ran for Congress was to end classroom instruction on evolution. Miller lost that primary, despite nabbing the endorsement of former state Rep. Allen Quist (R), who once said he believes dinosaurs coexisted with man.

Even presidential contenders have argued against evolution in the past. Former Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.), who ran in the Republican presidential primary in 2012, once said "there are hundreds and hundreds of scientists, many of them holding Nobel Prizes, who believe in intelligent design." In 2011, she argued for teaching intelligent design in schools and "letting students decide" what they believe.

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R), who also ran in the 2012 GOP primary and is mulling another presidential run in 2016, said in August 2011 he thought evolution is "a theory" with "some gaps in it." Only two candidates who competed in the 2012 GOP primary touted their belief in evolution: former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, Jr. and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, who went on to be the GOP nominee that year.

Paul Raushenbush contributed to this report. Reported by Huffington Post 23 hours ago.

Public defender mum as taxpayer tab mounts for accused 'Batman' killer James Holmes

February 12, 2015, 11:40 am

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He’s likely the most hated man in Colorado, but Centennial State taxpayers are spending millions to defend James Holmes against charges he killed 12 and injured scores in a 2012 shooting spree at an Aurora movie theater. Reported by FOXNews.com 21 hours ago.

Woman struck by car in Shoreline

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A pedestrian has been hospitalized after being struck by a car at North 160th Street and Aurora Avenue North in Shoreline. Reported by Seattle Times 21 hours ago.

Seattle fire crews dispatched to construction accident at SR-99 tunnel site

February 12, 2015, 2:37 pm

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The Seattle Fire Department confirms that crews are engaged in a rescue effort at the north end of the state Route 99 tunnel construction site Thursday afternoon. Several units were sent to 301 Aurora Avenue North in the Lower Queen Anne area at 1:36 p.m. for a rescue response. KOMO reports that three workers were injured while working in a pit at the site. At least one person was sent to Haborview Medical Center. The location is where the planned tunnel would end. We will update this story as we learn more. Reported by SeattlePI.com 18 hours ago.

Ivory Honored with 2015 Worldwide ERC® Meritorious Service EMEA Regional Award

February 13, 2015, 7:09 am

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Graebel Senior Executive, Benjamin Ivory, Recognized by Worldwide Employee Relocation Council at London Summit

Aurora, COLO USA (PRWEB) February 13, 2015

This week, at the Global Workforce Summit: Talent Mobility in EMEA a conference that is hosted by Worldwide ERC®, Benjamin Ivory, CRP, GMS, senior vice president and managing director of the Graebel Relocation EMEA regional business center, was awarded the 2015 EMEA Region Meritorious Service Award. This honor was in recognition of his multi-year contributions to the global mobility industry and the Worldwide ERC®. The annual conference was held in London at the Lancaster London Hotel. According to the Worldwide ERC® recognition announcement, the Meritorious Service Awards are granted annually to those who have contributed significantly to the Worldwide ERC® organization through such activities as speaking at conferences, writing Mobility magazine articles, and serving on committees or in an advisory capacity.

Ivory along with other 2015 award recipients’ will also be recognized during the Conference’s annual awards luncheon that will take place during the National Relocation Conference this May in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.

Ivory has been with the global relocation and mobility management company for almost thirty years. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business and Managerial Economics from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. and holds the Certified Relocation Professional® (CRP) and Global Mobility Specialist® (GMS) designations from the Worldwide ERC®. In 2012, he relocated from Chicago, Illinois U.S.A. to Prague, The Czech Republic to lead the company’s EMEA center operations that administers global relocation and removals management services for the company’s Global 100 and Fortune 500 clients.

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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Westwood College Opens Campus In Aurora

February 13, 2015, 7:54 am

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AURORA, Colo., Feb. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Westwood College has opened a new campus near the Town Center at Aurora. The 34,000-square-foot facility offers programs in technology, healthcare, business, design and justice. To celebrate the opening, campus president Dan Snyder... Reported by PR Newswire 45 minutes ago.

SRS Real Estate Partners' January Transactions

February 13, 2015, 8:01 am

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Highlights of SRS Real Estate Partners' January transactions and new assignments.

Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) February 13, 2015

SRS Real Estate Partners (SRS) announces highlights of January transactions and new assignments.

Atlanta:
The SRS Southeast Investment Sales team brokered the sale of a 61,333-square-foot neighborhood shopping center in St. Cloud, Fla. The property is located at 3318 Canoe Creek Road, which is situated just north of the intersection of Canoe Creek Road and Old Canoe Creek Road. The property, which is anchored by Winn-Dixie, was sold for $7.7 million. The seller, Miller Group Development, sold the property to Canoe Creek, SC, LLC, an affiliate of Tricon Development, on January 9, 2015.

Kyle Stonis and Pierce Mayson of the SRS Atlanta and Orlando offices represented the seller, Miller Group Development, in the transaction. The buyer did not have representation in this transaction.

Additionally, for the month of December the SRS Southeast Investment Sales team completed sales transactions totaling more than 338,150 square feet of retail real estate. The sales were completed throughout the southeast in North Carolina, South Carolina and Mississippi and included major tenants such as Staples, Goodwill, Dollar Tree, Badcock Home Furniture & More, Big Lots, Burlington Coat Factory, Old Time Pottery, Kroger and more.

These transactions included the following:
Kyle Stonis and Pierce Mayson of the SRS Atlanta office represented Phillips Edison & Company in the sale of Fashion Place Shopping Center, a community center consisting of approximately 147,406-square-feet in Columbia, S. C. The property, which is located at 2720 Decker Blvd., was sold to JBL Management on December 26, 2014. The shopping center is anchored by Staples, Goodwill, Dollar Tree, It’s Fashion Metro and Badcock Home Furniture & More. The selling price of the property was undisclosed and the buyer did not have representation in the transaction.

RCG Ventures Fund I, LP sold Meadow Greens, a 136,927- square-foot grocery-anchored center, in Eden, N.C. The property is located at 640 South Van Buren Road, which is situated at the southeast corner of the intersection of West Kings Highway and South Van Buren Road. The property, which is anchored by Save-A-Lot, Hibbett Sports, Aaron’s, and It’s Fashion Metro, sold for $6.15 million. The seller, RCG Ventures, sold the property to EH Scott, LLC on December 17, 2014. Kyle Stonis and Pierce Mayson of the SRS Atlanta office represented the seller, RCG Ventures, in the transaction. EH Scott, LLC, the buyer, was represented by Scott Ross with Coastal Equities.

Stonis and Mayson also sold a 54,981-square-foot property in Greenville, Miss., which is anchored by Kroger. The property, which was sold on December 21, 2014, is located at 2135 Highway 82 East; which is situated just east of the intersection of South Raceway Road and Interstate Highway 82. Stonis and Mayson in the SRS Atlanta office represented the seller in the transaction. The buyer did not have broker representation in this transaction.

Austin:
The SRS Austin office has announced that they have represented DEFINE body & mind, an eco-friendly fitness studio specializing in barre, cycling, and yoga-infused classes, in the lease of a 2,300-square-foot space located at 1818 W. 35th St. in Austin, Texas. This will be the first location for DEFINE body & mind in Austin and plans to open around June 2015. Neighboring retail includes Viva Day Spa, Bradz Salon & Spa, and Blush Bridal Lounge.

Will Majors of the SRS Austin office represented the tenant, DEFINE body & mind, in the transaction. Parker Estes and Scott Freid with The Weitzman Group represented the landlord, GTT 1818, L.P.

Chicago:
The SRS Chicago office has announced that Honest-1 Auto Care has leased a 8,913-square-foot freestanding building just south of the southwest corner of Ogden Avenue (Route 34) and Eola Road in Aurora, Ill., joining area tenants McDonald’s, Starbuck’s and BP Amoco. The new Honest-1 Auto Care is planning its grand opening in the first quarter of 2015.

Michael Straus of the SRS Chicago office represented the tenant, Honest-1 Auto Care in this transaction.

Dallas:
The SRS Dallas/Ft. Worth office has announced that Carter’s, Inc. opened a 4,000-square-foot store at Quail Creek Crossing in Wichita Falls, Texas. Quail Creek Crossing is located at the corner of Lawrence Road and Maplewood. This children’s fashion retailer joins anchors Academy, Office Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, Michaels, ULTA, PetSmart, Charming Charlie, dressbarn, James Avery and Kirkland’s within the 242,600-square-foot power center.

Dawn Greiner and Carey Moen of the SRS Dallas/Ft. Worth office represented the tenant, Carter’s, Inc. in the transaction. Quail Creek Crossing is a development by Quail Creek Crossing Ltd. Andy Lee with the Andy Lee Company represented the landlord.

Orlando:
Blo Blow Dry Bar recently signed a 958-square-foot lease at SkyHouse™ Orlando, the luxury high rise in downtown Orlando at 90 E. Livingston Street.

Adam Gerry and John Artope of the SRS Orlando office represented the landlord, SkyHouse Orlando, LLC. For more information, visit http://www.srsre.com/SkyHouseOrlando.

The Egg & I, a breakfast and lunch restaurant, recently signed three leases across the state. The first location is a 4,260-square-foot lease at 1933 University Dr., at the Promenade of Coral Springs with plans to open Jan. 26. The second location is a 3,660-square-foot lease at 2447 N. Wickham Rd. at Lake Washington Square in Melbourne with plans to open Feb. 2. Lastly, a 3,277-square-foot lease at 303 SE 17th St., at Churchill Square in Ocala with plans to open Feb. 23.

Adam Gerry of the SRS Orlando office represented The Egg & I in each transaction.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spas (Hand & Stone) has signed a lease for a 2,537-square-foot space at Vickery Place in Lake Nona. Tavistock Development Company’s newest shopping center on Narcoossee Road, Vickery Place, will offer 11,000 square feet of retail space adjacent to Valencia College’s new campus and the Primrose School. The one-story building with seven retail bays will feature an oversized covered patio area with outdoor seating. Vickery Place is within walking distance of Valencia’s Lake Nona campus, as well as Lake Nona High School and less than two miles from the Lake Nona Medical City.

Blake Hunter of the SRS Orlando office represented the tenant, Hand & Stone, in the transaction.

San Jose:
The SRS San Jose office has announced that it brokered a controlling interest in the San Antonio Shopping Center in Mountain View, Calif., based on a total value of $62.2 million on behalf of its client, Federal Realty Investment Trust. Located at the well-trafficked intersection of W. El Camino Real and San Antonio Road, the 376,000-square-foot Walmart-anchored shopping center serves the prosperous Silicon Valley communities of Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Los Altos. In addition to Walmart, the shopping center is home to over 30 regional, national and local retailers, including Trader Joes, Kohl’s, 24 Hour Fitness, and JoAnn Fabrics.    

Randol Mackley and Bruce Frazer of the SRS San Jose office represented the buyer, Federal Realty Investment Trust, in the transaction, which closed Jan. 8, 2015. The seller was a private family trust.

The SRS San Jose office also announced that Carter’s will open a 9,505-square-foot store in the Westgate Center on Jan. 29, 2015. The children’s clothing retailer is adjacent to Target at the 645,000-square-foot community shopping center, located at the northeast corner of Hamilton and Saratoga in San Jose, Calif. Westgate Center features over 50 shops and restaurants and is anchored by Target, Nordstrom Rack, Walmart Neighborhood Market, Nike Factory Store, Old Navy, Burlington Coat Factory, Michaels, and Ross.

Dawn Greiner of the SRS Dallas/Ft. Worth office, and Laura Tinetti of the SRS San Francisco office represented Carter’s in the transaction. Westgate Center is owned and operated by Federal Realty Investment Trust.

About SRS Real Estate Partners
SRS Real Estate Partners is the largest real estate company in North America exclusively dedicated to retail services. Headquartered in Dallas with more than 20 offices worldwide, SRS’ strong reach and international presence provide the company with unparalleled knowledge both globally and domestically. As a result, clients of SRS have a competitive edge through a full range of offerings including brokerage services, corporate services, development services, investment services and management services. Since its inception in 1986, SRS has built a strong foundation in the retail real estate world and grown into one of the industry’s most influential and respected leaders. Our success is measured in the achievement of our clients’ objectives, satisfaction and trust. For more information, please visit http://www.srsre.com. Reported by PRWeb 37 minutes ago.

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Derek King, MLK nephew, discusses nonviolence at Hinkley High

February 13, 2015, 2:46 pm

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AURORA — The Rev. Dr. Derek King, a nephew of Martin Luther King Jr., urged students on Friday to pursue a path of nonviolence and peaceful relations with police officers. Reported by Denver Post 18 hours ago.

Woman shot in gun battle at Aurora Waffle House

February 14, 2015, 11:47 am

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A 19-year-old woman was shot early Saturday morning in the parking lot of an Aurora restaurant after shots were fired between two groups of people, authorities say. Reported by Denver Post 3 days ago.

Public defender mum as taxpayer tab mounts for accused 'Batman' killer James Holmes

February 15, 2015, 1:59 am

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He’s likely the most hated man in Colorado, but Centennial State taxpayers are spending millions to defend James Holmes against charges he killed 12 and injured scores in a 2012 shooting spree at an Aurora movie theater. Reported by FOXNews.com 2 days ago.

Graebel Releases Special Report on Office Environment and Impact on the Workforce Across the Globe

February 16, 2015, 7:06 am

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Graebel Relocation has launched a comprehensive Special Report that addresses the current and potential future state of the open office workplace concept in the U.S. and abroad.

Aurora, COLO USA (PRWEB) February 16, 2015

Graebel Relocation has launched a comprehensive Special Report that addresses the current and potential future state of the open office workplace concept in the U.S. and abroad. According to the Graebel Special Report, global growth is projected to increase by four-percent in 2015, as companies add to their workforces and invest in facility expansions around the world.

The four-page Graebel Special Report explores employee office space allocation by country, sustainable best practices, along with the pros and cons for productivity to employee retention related to open workplaces. This market intelligence document is the Organization’s ongoing effort to support businesses as they plan for successful growth, and to provide the trends that may affect their workforces on six continents.

To download a complimentary copy of this Graebel Special Report, or other award-winning market intelligence documents researched and developed by Graebel, visit the market intelligence tab in the media center at http://www.graebel.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, Fortune 500 and emerging companies. 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 clients and from within its industry for its best-in-practice quality and market intelligence research and corporate social responsibility initiatives across the globe. To learn more visit: http://www.graebel.com

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Uber expands ride-booking service to 6 new Illinois cities

February 16, 2015, 11:39 am

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The ride-booking service Uber has expanded in Illinois to Champaign-Urbana, Bloomington-Normal, Rockford and Aurora in addition to its Chicago and Springfield operations. Reported by ChicagoTribune 21 hours ago.

Second bus tunnel proposed downtown

February 16, 2015, 9:22 pm

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A second downtown transit tunnel? Transit enthusiasts at Seattle Subway say it could speed bus trips downtown from Ballard, Interbay, Aurora Avenue, West Seattle, Burien and White Center. Reported by Seattle Times 12 hours ago.

Quality Logo Products Launches New Monthly Promotional Products Giveaway for Small Businesses

February 17, 2015, 1:05 am

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Quality Logo Products’ Give Your Brand a Hand Giveaway is a new, exciting promotion for small business owners. Starting February 9th, once per month Quality Logo Products will give away $500 in promotional products to a small business.

(PRWEB) February 17, 2015

QLP, a leading promotional products distributor, is excited to announce an awesome opportunity for small business owners: the Give Your Brand a Hand Giveaway. This promotion will award one lucky small business owner per month with a $500 credit towards the promo products of their choosing.

Small businesses can really make their mark with promotional products, but unfortunately a small business budget doesn’t always allow business owners to spend money on promo items. QLP knows that, and they are thrilled to help small businesses reach their full marketing potential.

“Businesses who might not normally use promotional products can now get their feet wet with zero risk,” said Bret Bonnet, co-owner of Quality Logo Products. “QLP believes in the branding power of promotional products and the Give Your Brand a Hand Giveaway is just one of the ways we’re hoping to prove it.”

There are only two requirements in place to enter QLP’s Give Your Brand a Hand Giveaway. In order to qualify businesses must employ fewer than 50 people and have an annual revenue less than $1 million.

You can visit http://www.qualitylogoproducts.com/give-your-brand-a-hand/ to view the full rules and regulations and enter to win!

Quality Logo Products is a promotional products company based in Aurora, Illinois. For close to 10 years they have specialized in custom printing on promotional items. While their website provides more than 25,000 giveaway items, their best sellers include stress balls, logo pens, water bottles, and other business accessories. Reported by PRWeb 8 hours ago.

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Mysterious Cloud Spotted On Mars

February 17, 2015, 3:12 am

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A massive cloud or plume has been spotted on Mars, and scientists aren't sure what it is or how it got there.

The plume was first spotted by amateur astronomers in March 2012. Wayne Jaeschke, a patent attorney and member of the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers, said the formation was so unusual he thought something was wrong with his camera.

"I sent a couple of frames to some guys I know in Australia and asked, 'Am I seeing things?'" Jaeschke said, according to National Geographic.

There was nothing wrong with Jaeschke's camera or his eyesight because soon, other amateur Mars-watchers also spotted the formation and saw it grow and change shape for about 10 days. What started out as "double blob protrusions" transformed into a "finger" pointing up into space, according to a study on the formations published in Nature.

Weeks later, a second plume appeared. Like the first, it formed on the planet's "terminator," or the line that divides night from day.

These plumes reached an altitude of 125 to 155 miles, or twice as high as any other plume ever seen on the planet.

“At about 250 km (155 miles), the division between the atmosphere and outer space is very thin, so the reported plumes are extremely unexpected,” Agustin Sanchez-Lavega of the Universidad del País Vasco in Spain, lead author of the paper, told the European Space Agency.

Sanchez-Lavega's team came up with two possible explanations, although they don't appear to be particularly happy with either. One is that the plume is a reflective cloud made of particles of water-ice, carbon-dioxide ice or dust. The other is that the cloud is something like an aurora seen here on Earth -- although to be seen from here, it would have to be 1,000 times brighter than any earthly aurora.

The researchers admit that these theories may be flawed.

"Both explanations defy our current understanding of Mars’ upper atmosphere," they wrote.

"Frankly, I'm puzzled by the observations," Bruce Jakosky, an astronomer at the University of Colorado, Boulder and head of NASA's Mars-atmosphere-observing MAVEN mission, told New Scientist. "I don't understand how material can get that high and stay there for so long." Reported by Huffington Post 6 hours ago.

Aurora tops the fit list in website's national city rankings

February 17, 2015, 2:02 pm

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BetterDoctor.com says the fittest city in America is ... Aurora. Yes, Aurora. The website put together a "fit cities index" where it rated "which cities make it easy to incorporate exercise into your daily routine." Reported by Denver Post 19 hours ago.

Seattle real estate profile, Feb. 17, 2015

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Wallingford is in an enviable location -- bordering Fremont, the University District and Green Lake, between Aurora Avenue and Interstate 5. It also has quite a humming commercial district of its own.So it's no wonder that the typical Wallingford house was worth $654,000 in December, more than $100,000 above the citywide value, according to Zillow. But not all homes in the neighborhood are quite that expensive.

Click through the gallery above for a virtual tour of three Wallingford homes listed for $539,000 to $559,000, although one has a sale pending. Reported by SeattlePI.com 20 hours ago.

The day in photos

February 17, 2015, 2:55 pm

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The aurora borealis lights up the sky, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show brings cute pooches to New York and more. Reported by NY Post 19 hours ago.

First Choice Emergency Room Announces Dr. Carol Campbell Dombro as Medical Director of Aurora, ColoradoFacility

February 18, 2015, 12:18 am

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Carol Dombro, MD, to Lead New Aurora-Smoky Hill Facility

Lewisville, TX (PRWEB) February 18, 2015

First Choice Emergency Room, the largest network of independent freestanding emergency rooms in the United States, named Carol Campbell Dombro, MD as the Medical Director of its new Aurora – Smoky Hill facility.

“We are pleased to announce Dr. Dombro will be the facility medical director of our new Aurora – Smoky Hill facility,” said Dr. James M. Muzzarelli, Executive Medical Director of First Choice Emergency Room.

Dr. Dombro received her undergraduate degree and his medical degree from the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky. Previously, Dr. Dombro was an emergency physician at Baptist Hospital East and North Suburban Hospital, both located in Louisville, Kentucky. She is currently an emergency room physician at the Saddle Rock Emergency Room, Centennial Medical Plaza Emergency Room, all located in the Denver, Colorado area. She is board-certified in emergency medicine and has over 16 years experience practicing emergency medicine. Dr. Dombro currently lives in Aurora, Colorado.

All First Choice Emergency Room facilities are open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The facilities are staffed exclusively with board-certified physicians and emergency trained registered nurses. First Choice Emergency Room facilities are equipped with a full radiology suite, including CT scanner, Digital X-ray, Ultrasound, as well as on-site laboratories certified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments (CLIA) and accredited by the Commission on Office Laboratories Accreditation (COLA).

The Aurora-Smoky Hill facility will be located at 25551 E. Smoky Hill Rd., Aurora, Colorado 80016. For more information, visit http://www.fcer.com/locations/denver/aurora-smoky-hill/.

About First Choice Emergency Room
First Choice Emergency Room (FCER.com) is the nation’s leading network of independent freestanding emergency rooms; it is both the largest and the oldest. First Choice Emergency Room is revolutionizing the delivery of emergency medical services for adult and pediatric emergencies by offering patients convenient, neighborhood access to emergency medical care. First Choice Emergency Room facilities are innovative, freestanding, and fully equipped emergency rooms with a complete radiology suite of diagnostic technology (CT scanner, Ultrasound, and Digital X-ray) and on-site laboratory. All First Choice Emergency Room locations are staffed with board-certified physicians and emergency trained registered nurses. First Choice Emergency Room has facilities in Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Colorado Springs and Denver. According to patient feedback collected by Press GaneyAssociates Inc., First Choice Emergency Room provides the highest quality emergency medical care and received the 2013 and 2014 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence for exceeding the 95th percentile in patient satisfaction nationwide. First Choice Emergency Room is an Adeptus Health company. Reported by PRWeb 9 hours ago.