Sleep with wolves, see the northern lights on this Norway adventure

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Have a howling good time on a trip to Narvik, Norway, where you will stay at the new Wolf Lodge and ride a gondola up a mountain to hunt for the aurora borealis.

The four-day, three-night tour, organized by Off the Map Travel, includes a stay at a lodge in the wolf enclosure at Polar Park.

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Crash With Injuries Closes Down Route 31 Near North Aurora

March 29, 2016, 9:18 am

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Patch Geneva, IL -- The crash occurred near the intersection of Route 31 and Mooseheart Road. Reported by Patch 1 hour ago.

One Dead in Crash Near Mooseheart School in North Aurora

March 29, 2016, 11:01 am

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Patch Batavia, IL -- The crash occurred Tuesday morning. Reported by Patch 1 day ago.

Aurora man shoots himself a day after killing his teenage daughter

March 29, 2016, 4:08 pm

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The bodies of a 52-year-old Aurora man and his 16-year-old Colorado Springs daughter were found near Red Feather Lakes Road on Monday afternoon by deputies after what has been determined to be a murder-suicide by the Larimer County Coroner's Office Reported by Denver Post 19 hours ago.

Police cruisers subject of recall, power steering defect

March 29, 2016, 4:52 pm

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General Motors is recalling 6,280 police cars nationwide to correct a power-steering defect and some of those cars are in the Aurora Police Department fleet. Reported by Denver Post 18 hours ago.

Flash-mob Ailey coming to Cal

March 29, 2016, 5:41 pm

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Hope Boykin first saw Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater perform “Revelations,” the late choreographer’s signature 1960 masterwork, at Duke University in her hometown of Durham, N.C. She was 4 years old and destined to become a dancer. “My mother took me, and she’s the reason I’m in Alvin Ailey now,” says Boykin, now 43, the noted New York dancer, choreographer and teacher who has performed “Revelations” countless times since joining the Ailey troupe in 2000. According to my mother, I came home from that performance immediately asking for a fan,” she says, referring to the hand fans used so beautifully in the famous “yellow” scene of “Move, Members, Move. Boykin will perform in “Revelations” several times during the Ailey company’s annual residency at UC Berkeley’s Cal Performances, which runs from Tuesday, March 29, to Sunday, April 3, as well as a performance of “Odetta” by choreographer Matthew Rushing, who created the lead role for her. [...] all 150 participants head to the Campanile Esplanade for what the Cal folk call a “flash-mob-style” performance at 12:30 p.m. guaranteed to draw a crowd. Boykin will shape a phrase based on key movements from “Wade in the Water,” with its twirling forms and sweeping wave-like arm motions, and share it with colleagues Michael McBride and Michael Jackson Jr. Berkeley’s Aurora Theatre celebrates the opening of its silver anniversary season in September with a revival of the first play put on by what became Aurora: Joy Carlin directs Aurora veterans Kimberly King and Michael Ray Wisely in the production, the first of six in a season that includes Timothy Near directing Tom Stoppard’s 1982 play-within-a-play perennial, “The Real Thing,” and the U.S. premiere of Steve Waters’ “Temple,” directed by Aurora Artistic Director Tom Ross. Eugene Rodriguez of Los Cenzontles, the fine Bay Area Mexican American roots band, grew up performing rock tunes at family gatherings where his aunts and uncles played mariachi. [...] he brings the two together in the band’s latest effort, a series of rock cover singles using traditional Latin American rhythms and instruments. The band releases its version of David Bowie’s “Young Americans” on Friday, April 1 (available on major digital distribution and streaming services), and songs by Dylan, Hendrix and others in two-week intervals. Reported by SFGate 17 hours ago.

Precision Biopsy Submits Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) Application to the FDA to Expand Clinical Trial of Its ClariCore™ Biopsy System in Prostate Cancer Patients

March 29, 2016, 11:04 pm

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AURORA, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Precision Biopsy Submits Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) Application to the FDA to Expand Clinical Trial of Its ClariCore™ Biopsy System in Prostate Cancer Patients. Reported by Business Wire 12 hours ago.

Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE) Awards First-Ever Accreditation for Peripheral Vascular Intervention to Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center

March 30, 2016, 12:08 am

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Wisconsin Hospital First to Add PVI to ACE Accreditations for Peripheral Coronary Intervention and Cardiac Catheterization

Washington, DC (PRWEB) March 30, 2016

Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE) has awarded the world’s first accreditation for percutaneous vascular intervention (PVI) to Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. The distinction marks three ACE accreditations for Aurora St. Luke’s, which was also accredited for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and cardiac catheterization (CC). Another ACE accreditation will be finalized soon as Aurora St. Luke’s is also working toward a carotid artery stenting (CAS) accreditation.

In achieving ACE accreditation for PVI, Aurora St. Luke’s, which is part of the Aurora Health Care system, has demonstrated that the hospital meets the highest standards for treating patients with peripheral vascular disease (PVD), which can be a difficult challenge for cardiovascular interventionalists. Patients with PVD tend to have long, complex lesions in addition to diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and other co-morbidities that frequently underlie their vascular disease.

“Given our volumes and experience in PVI, we felt ACE accreditation was the step we needed to maintain and ensure the best possible delivery of care in this subset of patients,” said Aaron Novotney, Senior Director, Integrated Growth in the Enterprise Business Group at Aurora Health Care. “Recognition in this area is consistent with our strong historical reputation for being first-in-market, first-in-region, and first in the nation for various aspects of innovation and delivery of quality cardiovascular care. Now we can say we’re the first in the world to be accredited for PVI.”

Aurora Health Care clearly views ACE accreditation for PVI as an important credential in providing quality care. “As the health care industry progresses into a data-driven, best-practices environment, hospitals must demonstrate that they deliver good quality and positive outcomes, with high levels of patient satisfaction,” commented Cindy S. Hoyt-Harvey, RN, Director of Cardiac Services at Aurora Medical Center Summit. “While ACE accreditation is not inexpensive, we see it as a ‘pay now or pay later’ proposition. We expect to recoup the cost of accreditation by receiving maximum reimbursement from CMS. The opportunity costs of sub-maximal reimbursement can amount to millions of dollars.”

“ACE accreditation for PVI will help Aurora St. Luke’s solidify our leadership position as the hospital industry shifts to a ‘volume to value’ paradigm,” added Mr. Novotney. “In the current cost-sensitive landscape, quality is a huge component of the value equation. We expect our increased commitment to quality to lower the cost per episode of care. Demonstrating that level of efficiency can make Aurora St. Luke’s the hospital of choice for patients with PVD.”

About Aurora Health Care

Aurora Health Care is an integrated, not-for-profit, and all-for-people health care provider serving communities throughout eastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. The organization got its start in 1984 when two established Milwaukee hospitals, St. Luke’s Medical Center and Good Samaritan Medical Center, came together to form Aurora Health Care. Today Aurora Health Care comprises 15 hospitals, more than 150 clinics, and 70 pharmacies in 30 communities.

About Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence

ACE is the leader in and the only provider of full accreditation for facilities that provide cardiovascular care. We have unique and proven experience in accrediting large hospital systems[1] and peer-reviewed data on improving outcomes in cardiac catheterization laboratories.[2] Cardiac cath lab accreditation is our business, and we are an independent organization sponsored by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI). ACE quality review and accreditation services play a critical role in continuous quality improvement programs, structured reporting and documentation. Join us. Learn more at http://www.cvexcel.org.

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Lazydays Exclusive RV Sponsor of the 2016 SUN ’n FUN International Fly-In and Expo

March 30, 2016, 4:05 am

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The world’s largest RV dealership joins SUN ’n FUN in honoring the U.S. Armed Forces and supporting aerospace and STEM education

TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB) March 30, 2016

Lazydays, The RV Authority and world’s largest RV dealership, has once again partnered with SUN ’n FUN for the organization’s 42nd Annual International Fly-In and Expo. The six-day event takes place April 5–10 in Lakeland, FL with proceeds benefitting SUN ’n FUN’s Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE). ACE supports aviation-related science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education as well as numerous community activities.

An estimated 200,000 participants—including pilots, aviation enthusiasts, exhibitors and RVers—are expected to attend this year’s Fly-In and Expo. Featured activities include daytime and evening airshow performances, dozens of daily educational forums, workshops and presentations, aerospace displays and exhibits, and a classic car and motorcycle show. The theme of this year’s Fly-In is “Honoring Our Armed Forces.” A “Flight to Honor” carrying World War II and Korean War veterans will arrive from Washington, D.C., around 6 p.m. on April 7. Active-duty military personnel and veterans are eligible for free and/or discounted admission to the multi-day event.

As the exclusive RV sponsor of the 2016 Fly-In and Expo, Lazydays is providing several RVs to serve as hospitality stations and mobile offices for SUN ’n FUN staff during the event. The Tampa RV dealership will also have an RV display from its wide selection of RVs for sale along Rocky Road near the Convention Campground. On April 9 and 10, Lazydays representatives will host giveaways at the main entrance area from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees can speak with Lazydays RV experts for more information on the Tampa dealership’s RV selection, services and repairs, accessories, and RV Resort, which is just a half-hour drive from the Fly-In.

“Lazydays is excited to be part of the International Fly-In and Expo once again,” said John Lebbad, Chief Marketing Officer for Lazydays. “We are proud to join SUN ’n FUN in honoring active-duty military personnel and veterans. This partnership is an ideal match. We look forward to connecting with the more than 200,000 attendees, including 1,500+ RVers and campers at the event.”

“We are pleased to have Lazydays join us in welcoming aviation enthusiasts to the International Fly-In and Expo, which is the largest airshow of its kind in Florida and the second largest in the world,” said Greg Gibson, Director of Operations for SUN ’n FUN. “The Fly-In always draws a large contingent of RVers who are able to get the most out of the event by camping right here on the convention grounds. Lazydays is a renowned expert in RV travel with a reputation for exceptional customer service, and our guests will benefit greatly by having them onsite.”

About Lazydays
Lazydays®, founded in 1976, is the world’s largest RV dealership. Based on 126 acres outside Tampa, FL since 1996, Lazydays also has dealerships located in Tucson, AZ as well as three dealerships located in Loveland, Aurora and Longmont, CO.

Lazydays RV Accessories & More offers more than 20,000 accessories online for your shopping convenience. Shop us online or visit one of our store locations in Florida, Arizona and Colorado. Lazydays has the largest selection of RV brands in the nation featuring more than 2,500 new and pre-owned RVs, over 300 service bays and two on-site campgrounds with over 700 RV campsites.

Lazydays has built its reputation on providing an outstanding customer experience with exceptional service and product expertise, and as a place to rest and recharge with other RVers. More than a quarter million RVers and their families visit Lazydays every year, making it their “home away from home.” Lazydays has been recognized as a “Top 50 RV Dealer” by RV Business and as one of Tampa Bay’s “Top Work Places.” The Lazydays Employee Foundation, supported by payroll contributions from more than 60% of Lazydays’ employees, has contributed more than one million dollars to make many historic changes for at-risk children in the Tampa Bay and Tucson communities.

For most people, Lazydays isn't just the beginning of their journey; it's very much a part of their ride. To learn more, visit http://www.lazydays.com.

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Aurora Man Without License for 20 Years Gets Prison for DUI Crash that Injured 3 Kids

March 30, 2016, 8:27 am

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Patch Montgomery, IL -- A child passenger needed more than 20 staples to close a head wound. Reported by Patch 2 hours ago.

Names Released of Men Cited for Lewd Conduct in Forest Preserves

March 30, 2016, 8:38 am

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Patch Lemont, IL -- The men are residents of Lemont, Lockport, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Joliet and Aurora, among others. Reported by Patch 2 hours ago.

Aurora man's federal drug sentence commuted by President Obama

March 30, 2016, 9:38 am

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President Obama on Wednesday commuted an Aurora man's 20-year federal prison sentence on drug charges. Reported by Denver Post 1 hour ago.

Pulmonary Hypertension Association PH Care Centers Program Accredits Two New Centers

March 30, 2016, 2:03 pm

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The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) has announced two newly accredited Centers of Comprehensive Care (CCC) as part of the Pulmonary Hypertension Care Centers (PHCC) initiative. Programs at Vanderbilt and Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center join the initiative in care of “the other high blood pressure.”

Silver Spring, Md. (PRWEB) March 30, 2016

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) has announced two newly accredited Centers of Comprehensive Care (CCC) as part of the Pulmonary Hypertension Care Centers (PHCC) initiative. Now found in 23 states in the contiguous United States, increased numbers of CCCs provide more options for adult and pediatric patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH).

PH is increased pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs that can lead to death from right heart failure. Common symptoms of PH can include shortness of breath, fatigue and chest pain. The disease is often misdiagnosed and treated as another illness, such as asthma or COPD. Delays in diagnosis and treatment cost patients valuable time. Because patients go months, sometimes years, believing they have something other than PH, the average length of survival for the progressive disease is only 2.8 years after diagnosis. However, the good news is that with early and accurate diagnosis, PH treatments extend and improve the quality of life for many patients.

The PHCC initiative is designed to create an accreditation program to raise the level of care for patients living with PH. Criteria are based on key measures of care for PH patients, including the program’s overall commitment to PH patients, scope of services provided and expertise of care team. The two newly accredited CCCs are:

1.    Vanderbilt Pulmonary Vascular Center – Nashville, Tenn.
2.    Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center – Milwaukee, Wis.

The PHCC program helps to advance PHA’s mission of extending and improving the lives of people living with PH. Anticipated outcomes of the PHCC initiative include better informed patients and medical professionals, improved access to Centers with expertise in PH, and increased opportunities for research collaboration between Centers.

PHA’s Scientific Leadership Council (SLC) and the PHCC Oversight Committee set the criteria for PHCC accreditation. The SLC is composed of global leaders in the field of pulmonary hypertension including healthcare professionals and research scientists in medical centers recognized for excellence in care for patients with PH.

Since the launch of the PHA-accredited PH Care Center (PHCC) program, a total of 34 Center of Comprehensive Care (CCC) programs have been accredited, including 30 adult centers and four pediatric centers.

As Centers are accredited, they also agree to contribute to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association Registry (PHAR). This patient registry will collect data used to evaluate outcomes for people living with PH and help researchers learn more about the rare disease, leading to the possibility for new breakthroughs in treatment and quality of care.

For more information on PHCC, go to http://www.PHCareCenters.org or email PHCC@PHAssociation.org.

About the Pulmonary Hypertension Association: Headquartered in Silver Spring, Md., with a growing list of chapters across the country, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is the country’s leading pulmonary hypertension organization. Its mission is to extend and improve the lives of those affected by PH; its vision is a world without PH, empowered by hope. PHA achieves this by connecting and working together with the entire PH community of patients, families and medical professionals. Among its programs, PHA facilitates more than 245 support groups around the country and delivers continuing education for medical professionals through PHA Online University. Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, PHA has provided more than $17 million in PH research commitments. For more information, please go to http://www.PHAssociation.org, @PHAssociation on Twitter or http://www.facebook.com/PulmonaryHypertensionAssociation.

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Colorado preschoolers learning about same-sex couples, gender issues

March 30, 2016, 2:20 pm

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A 4-year-old Aurora girl was kicked out of a preschool last month when her parents raised questions about books read in her class, including ones that told the stories about same-sex couples and Reported by Denver Post 21 hours ago.

K-Rise Systems EASYPay Achieves Oracle Validated Integration with Oracle’s JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

March 31, 2016, 12:05 am

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Credit Card and Check Payment solution helps remove PCI Scope with real-time integration with Oracle’s JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.2

Aurora, IL (PRWEB) March 31, 2016

K-Rise Systems, Inc., a Gold-level member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), today announced that it has achieved Oracle Validated Integration of EASYPay 4.8 with Oracle’s JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.2.

To achieve Oracle Validated Integration, Oracle partners are required to meet a stringent set of requirements that are based on the needs and priorities of the customers. EASYPay is a very flexible product developed using EASYProcess, K-Rise Systems’ enterprise development platform. The integration with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne allows for payments to be properly processed against orders or invoices, without critical payment data touching JD Edwards EnterpriseOne since EASYPay is outside PCI Scope.

“For over 10 years, I’ve personally dealt with hundreds of Oracle’s JD Edwards EnterpriseOne customers regarding integrated credit card and e-Check applications,” said Doug Palaske, Director of Sales, K-Rise Systems. “EASYPay is a pinnacle solution because it is Cloud-enabled, cost-effective, easy to use and implement, compliance-friendly (SAQ Form A), and helps eliminate PCI Scope because the entry and vault storage of the Cardholder data is at the gateway, eliminating PCI liability concerns. EASYPay also meets use-case scenarios such as CSR’s entering orders (P4210), back-office invoice collections, customer online invoice bill pay self-service, and e-Commerce transactions.”

”Achieving Oracle Validated Integration gives our customers confidence that the integration between K-Rise Systems EASYPay 4.8 and Oracle’s JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.2 is functionally sound and performs as tested,” said Kevin O’Brien, Senior Director, ISV and SaaS Strategy, Oracle. “For solutions deployed on-premises, in the cloud, or both, Oracle Validated Integration applies a rigorous technical review and test process that helps to reduce deployment risk and improves the user experience of the partner’s integrated offering.”

About K-Rise Systems
K-Rise Systems is a product company serving Oracle’s JD Edwards community with a platform-driven fleet of enterprise business solutions. The platform, EASYProcess, is an enterprise software development platform used for authoring, hosting, and managing all products offered by K-Rise Systems. K-Rise products span the enterprise: Ecommerce and Payment Processing solutions, HR Self-Service, Buyer and Supplier portals, while also offering the ability to configure completely unique applications. The platform is robust and can be found within the very complex infrastructure of several Fortune 100 Companies. K-Rise products are available for On-Prem, Cloud, Mobile, and SharePoint, and as Middleware implementations.

About Oracle Validated Integration
Oracle Validated Integration, available through the Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), gives customers confidence that the integration of complementary partner software products with Oracle Applications and specific Oracle Fusion Middleware solutions have been validated, and the products work together as designed. This can help customers reduce risk, improve system implementation cycles, and provide for smoother upgrades and simpler maintenance. Oracle Validated Integration applies a rigorous technical process to review partner integrations. Partners who have successfully completed the program are authorized to use the “Oracle Validated Integration” logo. For more information, visit Oracle.com at http://www.oracle.com/us/partnerships/solutions/index.html.

About Oracle PartnerNetwork
Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) Specialized is the latest version of Oracle's partner program that provides partners with tools to better develop, sell, and implement Oracle solutions. OPN Specialized offers resources to train and support specialized knowledge of Oracle products and solutions and has evolved to recognize Oracle's growing product portfolio, partner base, and business opportunity. Key to the latest enhancements to OPN is the ability for partners to differentiate through Specializations. Specializations are achieved through competency development, business results, expertise, and proven success. For more information, visit http://www.oracle.com/partners.

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GrooveCar Adds 40 New Credit Union Partners

March 31, 2016, 12:05 am

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Credit union auto buying platform reports growth and expansion

Hauppauge, New York (PRWEB) March 31, 2016

GrooveCar, the nation’s leading auto buying resource for credit unions and their members, has added 40 new partners expanding into 19 states.

“Auto buying is hitting historic heights and the competition for members’ auto loan dollars is stiff. Our platform is known for delivering a car buying experience to members with all the resources necessary for credit unions to compete at the highest level. The website is loaded with features to capture a member’s interest and generate auto loan leads,” explains Rob O’Hara, Vice President of Strategic Alliances, GrooveCar.

In 2015, U.S. light-vehicle sales hit a record 17.5 million units, generating $987 billion in outstanding auto loan balances. Credit unions earned a 17.6 percent market share of the overall automotive loan market as reported by Experian Automotive. The credit union industry realizes how competitive they can be when they apply the right tools to meet a member’s car buying needs.

“Auto loans are the credit unions’ bread and butter. For many credit unions they recognize a plug and play program is the only way to go. Why try to piece together a product with local dealers, manage it and at the end of the day still not be able to fully provide the resources necessary to run a program of this caliber?” explains O’Hara. GrooveCar works with credit unions to provide a strong local inventory while also utilizing existing relationships a credit union may have with dealerships. Nationally, the program boasts over 4 million in inventory.

GrooveCar launched its new mobile responsive, auto buying website, earlier this year. Credit unions and their members are enjoying next generation design elements, ease of use and the newest enhancements to increase the car shopping experience online. “SUPRtec (Smart User Preference Resource Technology) is the horse power behind the site, making it unique to the online buying community. This next generation technology streamlines the user’s preferences, getting them to the car of their dreams,” states O’Hara.

The GrooveCar program comes with technical and marketing support to ensure all aspects of the program are easily deployed, usually within a week. Once the decision is made to join, implementation and onboarding includes a tutorial covering all aspects of the drop and drag format and then a marketing meeting to discuss goals and collateral support materials. On-going support, marketing consultations, co-branded materials and guidance are included with most of the packages.

New credit union partners include: American Broadcast Employees, NY; Aurora Policemen, IL; Bayou City, TX; Beacon Mutual, OH; Bloomington Postal Employees, IL; CAP COM, NY; Champaign County School Employees, IL; Cincinnati Employee, OH; Community Resource, NY; Credit Union of New Jersey, NJ; Danville Bell Credit Union, IL; Ecusta, NC; Encompass Niagara, NY; Fannin, TX; FASNY, NY; First Choice Community, TN; Health Employees, NY; HEB Federal, TX; Landmark, IL; Lubbock Teachers, TX; Members Trust of the Southwest, TX; Miami FCU, FL; Motor City Co-op, MI; Northeast Alliance, NY; Northeast Panhandle Teachers, TX; Patent & Trademark Office, VA; PEPCO, DC; Pittsburgh Central, IL; Polish-American, MI; Postel Family, TX; Rochester Area State Employees, NY; Santa Rosa County, FL; School Systems, NY; Tee-Pak Credit Union, IL; Texhillco School Employees, TX; TLC Community Credit Union, MI; United Teletech Financial, NJ; Utica Gas & Electric, NY; and Western Districts Members CU, MI.

About GrooveCar:
Founded in 1999, GrooveCar provides automotive loan growth solutions to credit unions nationwide while providing their members, as well as the general public, with the most informative and user friendly auto search engine. With its expansive dealership network surpassing five million vehicles, GrooveCar facilitates the entire car buying process, including shopping, researching, buying, leasing, and financing. Through the national auto leasing program CU Xpress Lease, credit unions can take advantage of leasing opportunities in the new vehicle market. CU Xpress is the leading credit union lease program in the nation. Additional information on GrooveCar or CU Xpress Lease may be found at http://www.groovecarinc.com. Reported by PRWeb 11 hours ago.

RE/MAX Realtor Roberta Steckler Examines Denver’s No. 1 Real Estate Agent Ranking

March 31, 2016, 4:05 am

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Roberta Steckler, of RE/MAX Masters Millennium, in light of a Colorado Home & Style article about Denver being the top city to be a real estate agent, discusses why the Mile High City is a real estate professional’s paradise.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) March 31, 2016

According to a February 25, 2016, Colorado Home & Style article, Denver came in at No. 1 on the REALTOR® Mag list of The Best Places to be a Real Estate Agent. Additionally, Aurora and Colorado Springs, CO, came in at No. 5 and No. 9, respectively. The list is based on a comparison of the 150 largest cities across 13 key metrics, such as sales per agent and the annual median wage of agents. Denver also had the fourth-highest housing market health index.

“There are a plethora of reasons that Denver has been named the No. 1 city in which to be a real estate agent, not least of which is that the city was also named the No. 1 housing market in the country for 2016,” said Roberta Steckler, of RE/MAX Masters Millennium. “The Mile High City is definitely in its prime.”

Denver, adds Steckler, sells itself with 360 days of sunshine, breathtaking views of the mountains and outdoor living at its best. Furthermore, people of all ages are choosing to live and work in Denver. “Denver housing has a lot to offer buyers, including low-maintenance living, single-family houses on great lots in planned unit developments as well as patio homes in low-maintenance communities,” said Steckler.

About Roberta Steckler, RE/MAX Masters Millennium
Roberta Steckler of RE/MAX Masters Millennium has been in real estate for over 25 years. She works in Centennial, Greenwood Village, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Parker, Castle Rock and Denver. Roberta has the RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement award, the RE/MAX Hall of Fame award, and has consistently received 5280 Magazine’s People’s Choice for the last seven years. Roberta has also been a proud member of the RE/MAX Platinum Club for the past six years. For more information regarding one’s buying and selling needs, please visit robertasteckler.com or call (303) 507-6438.

About the NALA™
The NALA offers small and medium-sized businesses effective ways to reach customers in the digital age, while providing a single-agency source that helps them flourish in their local community. The NALA offers its clients an array of marketing tools from press release campaigns and social media management to a cause marketing program. The NALA’s mission is to make businesses relevant and newsworthy, both online and through traditional media, by providing increased exposure at reasonable costs. For media inquiries, please call 805.650.6121, ext. 361. Reported by PRWeb 7 hours ago.

House of Brides Launches the New Couture Wedding Experience in 2016

March 31, 2016, 9:02 am

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House of Brides was established in 1929 and has been the shopping destination for engaged women and their bridal parties. In 2016, House of Brides changed its name to House of Brides Couture and introduced The Couture Experience with a new focus on upscale and personalized wedding dress shopping.

Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) March 31, 2016

For 87 years, House of Brides has been a Chicagoland institution and celebrated as the oldest bridal name in the United States. The bridal retailer has dressed millions of brides and their wedding parties from around the world.

House of Brides’ dedication to providing the finest selection of wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses and special event apparel has made them a trusted name in the bridal industry.

A fundamental factor in House of Brides success and longevity is their adaptability in an ever-changing business.

President Eva Buziecki explains, “Just as wedding dress styles change so do our customers and their expectations for their shopping experience.”

In recent years, brides have been seeking a more Couture atmosphere. Industry experts point to the popularity of wedding shopping themed shows such as Say Yes to the Dress and My Fair Wedding with David Tutera within the last decade.

House of Brides’ marketing team took notice and began a strategy to provide the same to its clientele.    

In 2016, House of Brides changed it name to House of Brides Couture and launched its new website, houseofbridescouture.com.

Along with the name, House of Brides Couture announced The Couture Experience. The bridal retailer is focused on the clientele’s visit to its stores. House of Brides Couture has brought in thousands of upper-end wedding dresses from American and European designers, many of which are exclusive to House of Brides Couture. The retailer boasts the largest selection of Couture bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses in Chicagoland.

Another component to The Couture Experience is one-on-one professional consultation by their wedding experts. Customers work with a personal consultant who guides the customer from the selection of the dress to the day she picks-up the gown for her wedding day.

House of Brides Couture’s launch is coupled with the expansion of the brand and locations, renovations of our stores, enhanced visibility on social media, improvement of sales strategies and a keener eye on its inventories.

The goal is create the shopping experience today’s brides expect. President Eva Buziecki adds, “We are providing our clients the ultimate in selection and service with The Couture Experience.”

House of Brides Couture' salon locations include Chicago, Schaumburg, Glen Ellyn, Naperville/ Aurora and Orland Park. The salons are open 7 days by appointment. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Professor Receives Grant to Assist U.S. Air Force in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Research

March 31, 2016, 9:30 am

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Intelligent algorithms placed on board UAVs could assist remote military and civilian pilots and lead to improved operational safety

(PRWEB) March 31, 2016

A Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) professor has received an 18-month, $185,000 grant from the U.S. Air Force for research exploring how unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can be operated safely, reliably, and intelligently even when they experience mechanical problems or encounter other unexpected situations.

Raghvendra V. Cowlagi, assistant professor of mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering, received the grant in collaboration with Aurora Flight Sciences Corp., a leader in the manufacturing and design of optionally piloted and unmanned aircraft.

The research can be applied in UAVs used in military and civilian applications, including those designed for search-and-rescue missions.

UAVs are designed to fly under the control of a human pilot on the ground. However, a loss of communications and/or onboard contingencies, such as engine problems or undetected structural damage to the airframe, can impair the ability of a UAV to complete its mission. UAVs operated by the Air Force include the General Atomics MQ-1 Predator, which has a wingspan about one-quarter the size of a Boeing 747 and can carry about 450 pounds of payload.

Even when communications are not interrupted, the large volumes of data transmitted by UAVs operated by the Air Force— including aircraft health, positioning, weather, and other factors—can overwhelm pilots during emergencies, making it difficult to assess the true nature of the situation.

“This could lead to accidents or the aircraft may not be able to operate in an optimal way,” Cowlagi said.

To address the challenge, Cowlagi and his research team are developing algorithms to run on a UAV’s onboard computer that will allow the aircraft to perform high-level missions with minimal human supervision or remote piloting, while also enabling the vehicle to tolerate severe degradation to the airframe and engines. The algorithms will also help remote pilots parse the vast amount of information transmitted by UAVs to gain a better understanding of the vehicle’s condition.

“We’re trying to determine what types of intelligent algorithms we can put on board the aircraft that can deal with these sensor inputs,” said Cowlagi. “We’d like the UAV to be able to do a lot of the computations on board and take care of these contingencies before communicating back to the pilot.”

Cowlagi stressed that the remote pilot will still be the supervisor, but the algorithms will take much of the burden of real-time decision making off of pilots. “A lot of the decision making that might have gone on in a pilot’s head will now go on board the UAV, and we think this will lead to safer operation of UAVs in the future,” he said.

In building the algorithms, Cowlagi said his team is using a novel method based on linear temporal logic (LTL) specifications. LTL is a logic system that allows the human supervisor to command the UAV, and impose safety behaviors on the UAV, all in a unified human-friendly format. The challenge, which is being addressed by Cowlagi’s research, is to design algorithms that can ensure that the UAV diligently follows these commands from the human supervisors, while accounting for health degradations in the airframe structure and/or engines.

“This research has never been used before in the context of unmanned aerial vehicles,” said Cowlagi. “We are the first group to try this and to try to apply this method in the hopes of making UAVs safe and reliable.”

Aurora leaders are pleased with the partnership with WPI.

“The collaboration between Aurora and WPI is producing exciting results, proving that self-aware and self-reacting UAVs are obtainable in the not-too-distant future,” said Jeffrey Chambers, composite structures research engineer and project lead at Aurora. “Aurora provides expertise in UAVs and helps formulate the research statement, while WPI provides novel concepts to address the operational obstacles at hand.”

Other researchers working with Cowlagi on the project are graduate students Zetian Zhang, Benjamin Cooper, and Ruixiang Du, who are conducting doctoral research under Cowlagi’s supervision.

This grant builds on previous U.S. Air Force–funded research Cowlagi has conducted in collaboration with Aurora. In particular, the feasibility of the current research was demonstrated in early 2015 through preliminary results obtained by Cowlagi and his team.

Earlier this year, Cowlagi received a Young Investigator Award from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research for a research project focused on data-driven control for UAVs.

About Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Founded in 1865 in Worcester, Mass., WPI is one of the nation’s first engineering and technology universities. Its 14 academic departments offer more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science, engineering, technology, business, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts, leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. WPI's talented faculty work with students on interdisciplinary research that seeks solutions to important and socially relevant problems in fields as diverse as the life sciences and bioengineering, energy, information security, materials processing, and robotics. Students also have the opportunity to make a difference to communities and organizations around the world through the university's innovative Global Projects Program. There are more than 45 WPI project centers throughout the Americas, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe.

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Kane County Personal Injury Law Firm Announces Three Illinois Super Lawyers

March 31, 2016, 12:04 pm

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The Kane County personal injury law firm of Kinnally Flaherty Krentz Loran Hodge & Masur P.C. announces that three of the firm’s partners have been named 2016 Super Lawyers in Illinois.

Aurora, IL (PRWEB) March 31, 2016

Kinnally Flaherty Krentz Loran Hodge & Masur P.C., an established personal injury law firm located in Aurora, Illinois, is pleased to announce that Partners Patrick M. Kinnally, Patrick M. Flaherty, and Paul G. Krentz have been recognized as 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers. This year marks Kinnally’s tenth Super Lawyers recognition, he earned the accolade from 2006-2007 and 2009-2016. Flaherty has been named a Super Lawyer for 12 years straight since 2005, and Krentz has received the honor annually since 2012.

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters attorney rating service, recognizes outstanding lawyers across the country. In each state, no more than five percent of attorneys are named Super Lawyers. The extensive selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and evaluations. Attorneys selected to receive this elite accolade must exhibit a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement within their respective field.

Patrick M. Kinnally is a partner at Kinnally Flaherty Krentz Loran Hodge & Masur P.C. He concentrates his practice in general and commercial litigation, immigration, environmental law, and local government law. He obtained his undergraduate degree, cum laude, from Loyola University, and obtained his J.D. from John Marshall Law School. In 2003, the Illinois State Bar Association awarded Kinnally with the Tradition of Excellence Award for general practice. The Kane County Bar Association has presented Kinnally with a Pro Bono Award and Community Service Award for his outstanding contribution to the local community. Kinnally served as president of the Kane County Bar Association from 2010-2011, after serving on the association’s Board of Directors for over seven years. He is also rated as AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest attainable rating an attorney can achieve.

Patrick M. Flaherty is also a partner at Kinnally Flaherty Krentz Loran Hodge & Masur P.C. He concentrates his practice in personal injury, wrongful death, workers’ compensation, and medical malpractice. He obtained his undergraduate degree from DePaul University, and obtained his J.D. from Northern Illinois University College of Law. The American Trial Lawyers Association named Flaherty a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer”. The National Association of Distinguished Counsel also recognizes him among the top one percent of attorneys in the country. Flaherty received the Community Service Award from the Kane County Bar Association in 2014 and served as president of the KCBA in 2007-2008. The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Flaherty to serve on its Committee for Character and Fitness, Second District. Martindale-Hubbell has given Flaherty the top AV Preeminent rating based on his legal excellence.

Attorney Paul G. Krentz, a partner at Kinnally Flaherty Krentz Loran Hodge & Masur P.C., concentrates his legal practice in personal injury matters including wrongful death. He also handles general and commercial litigation cases. Krentz received his undergraduate degree from Valparaiso University, and went on to obtain his J.D. from Valparaiso University Law School. The National Association of Distinguished Counsel has named Krentz to the top one percent of attorneys nationwide. The National Trial Lawyers Association has also recognized him as a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” in the state of Illinois. Krentz is also rated a “Best Attorney” by the Best Attorneys of America organization, and he holds a prestigious AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Krentz is an experienced lecturer as he presents for numerous continuing legal education programs across the state on issues related to personal injury, wrongful death, and civil practice.

About Kinnally Flaherty Krentz Loran Hodge & Masur P.C.:

The Kane County law firm of Kinnally Flaherty Krentz Loran Hodge & Masur P.C. is located in Aurora, Illinois. The premier Northern Illinois law firm has recovered record setting multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of personal injury victims and their families.

The attorneys at Kinnally Flaherty Krentz Loran Hodge & Masur P.C. successfully represent victims of negligence and wrongdoing throughout Northern and Central Illinois. The firm assists individuals located in the towns of Aurora, St. Charles, Oswego, Montgomery, Elgin, DeKalb, Yorkville, and the surrounding communities.

To discuss your case with a knowledgeable and proven Kane County personal injury lawyer call 630-907-0909 or visit http://www.kfkllaw.com to schedule a complimentary consultation. Reported by PRWeb 1 day ago.