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State reps ask Hickenlooper to pardon Lima-Marin as legal response to ICE hold

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State Reps. Paul Rosenthal and Dave Williams have asked Gov. John Hickenlooper to grant a pardon to Rene Lima-Marin as a possible legal remedy for the 38-year-old Aurora man who was ordered released from prison Wednesday only to be taken into custody by immigration officials who could possibly deport him to his native Cuba. Reported by Denver Post 18 hours ago.

Arapahoe Park opens its thoroughbred, quarter horse meeting Friday

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Aurora, CO (May 18, 2017) – As the national horse racing and sports spotlight focuses on Always Dreaming’s Triple Crown bid in Saturday’s Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, the local horse racing spotlight in the Rocky Mountain region will flick on for the start of the 2017 season in Colorado at Arapahoe Park. The Aurora, Colorado racetrack will conduct 39 days of live horse racing in 2017 from Friday, May 19, to August 13. Reported by Denver Post 17 hours ago.

Honduras: A Country That Prioritizes Profit Over Indigenous Rights – Analysis

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By Myra Miranda*

Since 2013, two hydroelectric dam projects have been installed illegally on indigenous land, after the Honduran authorities neglected to inform local communities about the harmful impact that these projects were bringing with them. In 2013, the mayor of the Santa Elena municipality, Alexis Ventura, allowed the company Encinos to explore the area. In turn, this led indigenous groups to organize protest efforts to block the project[i]. The dam project would represent a clear threat to rural communities and it would also affect the local water supply. Additionally, it is clear that there is an undeniable conflict of interest that involves a well-known government official and her husband. All of those opposed to the projects have not chosen to remain silent. Instead, a number of them have organized peaceful protests in order to demand respect for their lands and natural resources, which ended up facing retaliation in the form of mounting violence. Protesters of all ages have been incarcerated, threatened, tortured and killed. In 2016, environmental activist Bertha Caceres was assassinated while protesting a similar project, the Agua Zarca dam. The bodies of other indigenous activists who had taken a stand against the hydroelectric projects have been found mutilated. They all belonged to the Independent Indigenous Movement of Lenca de la Paz (MILPAH).

*Who is involved?*

According to a 2 year investigation by a U.S. NGO, Global Witness, the projects raise serious concerns of illegal conflict of interest in the region[ii]. Arnold Castro, the owner of the Encino hydroelectric company, who also owns its sister company, Aurora, intends to sell energy to the state produced from these dam projects. He is the husband of one of Honduras’s most powerful members of its elite: Gladis Aurora Lopez. Lopez is the Vice-President of the Honduran National Congress and president of Partido Nacional, Honduras’ ruling party. Under Honduran law, the government is forbidden to extend contracts or grant concessions to members of Congress and their spouses.[iii] Global Witness links the murders and the abuse of environmental activists and indigenous communities to Lopez and Castro, who have not been held accountable for their crimes. According to Billy Kyte, a Global Witness campaign leader, those tasked with committing the crimes are rarely arrested, while those who contract them normally go unpunished.

“We have documented countless chilling attacks and threats, including the savage beating by soldiers of pregnant women, children held at gunpoint by police, arson attacks on villagers’ homes, whilst hired assassins still wander free among their victims’ communities.”[iv]

Washington has also been indirectly involved in the oppression of certain indigenous groups through the large amounts of monetary aid given to the country despite Honduras’ long history of horrendous human rights abuses. In 2016 alone, the United States allocated $100 million in bilateral aid, money that could have been used for social and economic development. Instead, tens of millions of aid dollars were given to its military and police, often to the same groups that have been regularly inflicting the violence and assassinating environmental activists. Barack Obama’s 2017 budget request asked to increase aid for the Honduran police and military. In addition, the Inter-American Development Bank loaned out $60 million to the Honduran police after it was approved by U.S officials.[v] According to Washington, Honduras can do no wrong, despite possessing one of the worst human rights records in the Americas.

Efforts to fund police and military in Honduras would be ideal if they operated in accordance with the rule-of-law. Instead, the Honduran police is widely known for being extremely corrupt as well as ineffective, and has raised serious concerns for its tendency to engage in unspeakable criminal activities and human rights infractions. For example, a questionable case emerged in 2009, when 100 agricultors were murdered in the Bajo Aguan region, while the Honduran government turned a blind eye to the perpetrators of these killings. Another victim at the hands of law enforcement agents was activist Tomas Garcia, who was murdered in July 2013. In December 2015, two indigenous men were assassinated as they were working to pull a vehicle out of a sandbank.[vi]

President Juan Orlando Hernandez has been silent regarding the attacks taking place in rural communities. Instead of investigating these repeated major infractions committed by the police, he authorized the military to perform police functions, which is a violation of the Honduran constitution. This decision has resulted in numerous civilian deaths. Militarised police forces have been accused of killing unarmed civilians while passing through perilous checkpoints, arresting and beating activists such as Guadalupe Ruedas, a fervent advocate for children.[vii]

*Who has been affected?*

Indigenous communities residing in remote areas of Honduras have suffered the most from the dam projects, including members of the Lenca and Tolupan peoples. Not only have entire communities experienced illegal evictions from their homes, many of which were destroyed, but military officials also burnt down their crops and threatened children at gunpoint. Dissident Ana Miriam Romero claimed the first time that she learned about the project was after she saw heavy construction equipment invade her community and commence operations. Quickly surrounded, communities began organizing peaceful protests in hope that the dam project would inform and consult with those who were about to be adversely affected by it. Instead, the riposte came in form of threats and acts of intimidation. Soon after, protesters received death threats and unsolicited visits by police officers who proceeded to use excessive force in order to evict them from their homes. Communities suggested to Global Witness that many of these evictions were connected to Gladis Lopez.[viii]

The so-called “consultation”, occurred a month after the attacks began, operating behind the scene after they were found to be fraudulent. Witnesses informed Global Witness that Gladis Lopez had gathered a group of 600 indigenous people and promised them that some would be needed to work on the dam. She had them sign agreements to falsely establish that they would be the most affected communities of the Encinos project. However, the list of signatories was almost immediately removed from the official website, and Mayor Ventura’s office then refused to release the documents to the public as requested by MILPAH. Three years later, MILPAH was informed that, in fact, the file had been lost, making the false signatories even more suspicious.

In October 2015, it was reported at the time that a group of 30 soldiers, police and civilians broke into Romero’s home, who was then beaten brutally along with her sister. She was pregnant at the time of the incident, and her children were threatened with guns aimed at their heads. Miriam became a target after she publicly opposed the Encinos hydroelectric project, after this she continued to receive death threats for reporting the initial attack.[ix]

Communities affected by the Aurora dam experienced similar dire consequences. Locals claimed they were never given much of a chance to express their concerns on the impacts of the project, and how it was going to negatively affect their lives, as well as their local water supply. The Aurora dam has left eight indigenous communities without water, and it was also established during the investigation that a municipal councillor had been offered a bribe in exchange for halting the opposition to it. In addition, a senior government official has been charged with illegally providing an environmental licence for the construction of the dam.[x]

Gladis Lopez replied in a letter to Global Witness, denying any connections to the violent attacks launched against the indigenous communities opposed to the project. She also accused Honduran dissidents for allegedly putting the country’s economy at risk with their alleged false claims:

“It cannot be possible that Hondurans are capable, some of them pushed by their ideologies or for their own agenda to win the November elections in an illegitimate way, to put the country’s economic investment at risk” [xi].

The Honduran government must put an end to the atrocities committed against indigenous groups as well as the environment. Since the 2009 coup d’etat, the de facto regime has waged a war against environmental activists, and has been responsible for the assassination of 120 of them.[xii]

Indigenous communities must no longer remain in the shadows, and their participation and consideration in projects need to be taken into account. The threats, arrests, illegal evictions and assassinations should not be an issue that the indigenous people need to be concerned about on a daily basis; instead, they must be allowed to exercise their freedom of speech through peaceful protests without any violence in return. These communities must no longer live fearing that they will be stripped of their territories, while corporations tip off elected officials in order to authorize the sizing of indigenous land. As of today, there are more than 20 hydroelectric projects that are being built on indigenous land, affecting groups such as the Lenca, Pech, Tawahka, Miskito, Tolupan and Garifuna. [xiii] On its end, The United States must ensure that not a single dollar of bilateral aid is used to facilitate the repression and violence of rural communities, otherwise their silence will be misread as indifference to their ill treatment.

**Myra Miranda*, Extramural Research Associate at the Council on Hemispheric Affairs Additional editorial support provided by Tobias Fontecilla and Alex Rawley, Research Associates at the Council on Hemispheric Affairs

[i] Staff “Un Proyecto Hidroeléctrico Genera Un Conflicto En Un Pueblo Indígena Hondureño”. 2017. VICE News. https://news.vice.com/es/article/proyecto-hidroelectrico-genera-conflicto-pueblo-indigena-hondureno.

[ii] Kyte, Billy. 2017. “Honduras: The Deadliest Country In The World For Environmental Activism”. Global Witness. https://www.globalwitness.org/en/campaigns/environmental-activists/honduras-deadliest-country-world-environmental-activism/..

[iii] Ibid

[iv] Ibid

[v] John James Conyers, Jr, Keith Ellison, Marcy Kaptur, Jan Schakowsky, Jose Serrano, and Hank Johnson. 2017. “America’s Funding of Honduran Security Forces Puts Blood On Our Hands”. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jul/08/american-funding-honduran-security-forces-blood-on-our-hands#img-1.

[vi] Ibid

[vii] Ibid.

[viii] Staff. Case Study 1: The National Party President and Her Links to Illegal Dams. Global Witness, 2017. Accessed April 12, 2017.

[ix] Ibid

[x] Ibid

[xi] Staff. “Gladis Aurora López Niega Acusaciones De Violencia Contra Ambientalistas”. 2017. Diario La Tribuna Honduras. http://www.latribuna.hn/2017/02/02/gladis-aurora-lopez-niega-acusaciones-violencia-ambientalistas/.

[xii] Tramel, Salena. 2017. “People, Policy, And Power: Envisioning A New Honduras”. The Huffington Post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/people-policy-and-power-envisioning-a-new-honduras_us_58d8ee69e4b0c0980ac0e7d1.

[xiii] Staff. “Lesbia Yaneth, La Última Víctima De La Persecución A Los Ambientalistas En Honduras”. 2017. La Marea. http://www.lamarea.com/2016/07/08/lesbia-yaneth-la-ultima-victima-del-activismo-honduras/.

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There is a protective bubble around Earth and we put it there

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Humans change every environment we inhabit on Earth, building cities, clearing forests, growing crops, and living in even the most remote parts of our world. 

But now we have evidence that we also affect the vacuum of space around us.

According to new findings, a type of radio communication actually produces something like a bubble of radiation protection around our planet. The study also includes insights from research into how Cold War-era nuclear tests changed the space environment around Earth.

SEE ALSO: Rare 'severe' geomagnetic storm is hitting Earth right now

“A number of experiments and observations have figured out that, under the right conditions, radio communications signals in the VLF [very low frequency] frequency range can in fact affect the properties of the high-energy radiation environment around the Earth,” Phil Erickson, a co-author of the new study appearing the journal Space Science Reviews, said in a statement. Read more...

More about Space, Nasa, Science, Aurora, and Space Weather Reported by Mashable 19 hours ago.

One man killed in stabbing, another jailed as conflict on Aurora street turns deadly

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A stabbing incident in Aurora Sunday left one man dead and another in jail. Aurora police wouldn't discuss what happened. Reported by Denver Post 9 hours ago.

So That Was The Great Escape 2017

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So That Was The Great Escape 2017 And we've a few observations to make...

So that was *The Great Escape* 2017...

Was it just us, or did it feel like a vintage year? The event has never been bigger, and - coupled with the explosive group of The Alternative Escape - it's not easily the most important showcase event on this side of the Atlantic.

Sure, we could live without torrential rain but when the sun shone Brighton has rarely seemed more vibrant, more searingly exciting.

As the team gradually re-adjust to office life, here's a few more Great Escape picks from our writers...

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*King Nun* (As picked by Shannon Cotton)
Bringing back jumping in the air whilst playing guitar, like Busted circa 2004 but way cooler, obviously, King Nun's distorted and fuzzy sonic offerings caught our ears at the So Young showcase.

Effortlessly cool and nonchalant the London-based quartet throw themselves around on stage while delivering an exceptional performance. Tulips connote delicacy and grace but their track 'Tulip' is nothing of the sort as it rattles through The Haunt and new cut 'Sponge' has absorbed a glorious scuzzy grunge concoction which seeps out throughout the song. Definitely ones to keep your eye on.

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*Dead Pretties* (As picked by Shannon Cotton)
Stalking the stage and conveying their musicality in a menacing style London's Dead Pretties on stage aura is beyond captivating. The bass is thumping, making our fingertips vibrate, the guitar riffs snake around the venue getting lodged in our consciousness and the drums are palpable becoming trapped in our chests.

Before introducing 'Social Experiment' vocalist and guitarist Jacob Slater quips, "This is our single...it's just a fucking song," grimacing as he sings. Their attitude is punk, and their music follows a similar suit with rock, grunge and metal strands all thrown into the mix too.

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*Superfood* (As picked by Aurora Henni Krogh)
With sweet falsetto and mischievous samples, Superfood balance the golden line between fastidious and chaotic. The Birmingham outfit has gone through quite a change from its original line-up and the progression is traceable throughout their set. Ryan Malcom’s slick guitar riffs ooze of confidence, and bouncing of that energy, lead vocal, Dom Ganderton can barely contain his bliss as he propels the set forward. It’s hard to pick a highlight as the groove from ‘Double Dutch’ melts into the infectious ‘Where’s The Bass Amp?’, with the sass from ‘Natural Superstar’ boiling under the surface. Though all for new treats, in the end we always come around to the deliciously saturating sound of self-indulgent ‘Superfood’.

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*HMLTD* (As picked by Alex Thomson)
HMLTD are the apocalyptic rave aftershow to punk’s curtain call, but their much-hyped shows at The Great Escape were met with equally as valid calls from both sides of the fence. Some arguing it’s highly curated art-pop gimmickry, with others happy it’s the genuine punk article. For arguments sake it's between the two. Their flamboyant peculiarity might be staged, but that doesn’t make it any less special, or any less fierce.

It’s carnival in pure quintessence. The black parade. Like if Sink The Pink presented Fat White Family, or if David Lynch directed Nick Cave in a skittles advert. Live they’re colour and noise spiralling around a diehard dancefloor sound, and you can wither be swept up into it like a cow in a tornado or run for your life. They’re like re-discovering Hunter S Thompson, when you dad took you on the waltzers when you were just a bit too young, or if Rowans Bowling in Finsbury Park came to life and tried to fuck epilepsy into you. Anything could happen next for this band and isn’t that just a bit interesting.

‘Think Too Much’ is blistering as it tears through the Hope and Ruin and the overenthusiastic crowd response is lapped up by tambourine-wielding singer Jake Smallwood. New cuts follow suit with a nod to the 90s still present in lingering basslines courtesy of Josie McNamara, and ‘Stole The IV’ is just one of many sing-a-long moments of the set. There’s no doubt the band already have a strong hometown following, but it’s an ascent which is guaranteed to grow as the quartet grace the rest of festival season this summer.

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*Anteros* (As picked by Aurora Henni Krogh)
With their seductive pop tunes, Anteros stunned a crowded Bleach. Opening with energetic, ‘Cherry Drop’, frontlady, Laura Hayden quickly establish her stand as one of the most lively leads out there. Frolicking across the stage whilst delivering line upon line of strikingly relatable lyrics, Hayden easily captures the audience.

Dominated by their latest offering 'Drunk' EP, the set flows with a vivid coherency, much helped by punching percussion and glazing vocal harmonies. By the time they round off with signature anthem, ‘Anteros’, there is little doubt that this quartet has something immense going for them.

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*Sløtface* (As picked by Aurora Henni Krogh)
Straight from supporting The Cribs on tour, Sløtface takes on The Great Escape to spread their hard-hitting message, nicely wrapped in vigorous guitar riffs. The energetic pop-punk quartet lace old classics like ‘Angst’ with sneak peaks from their forthcoming debut, 'Try Not To Freak Out'. ‘Magazine’, is an absolute blast of energy, punctuated with a savvy confidence and smashing drumbeat. Singer Haley Shea lashes out against bad body image: “Patti Smith would never put up with this shit”. The euphoric hooks and strumming basslines adds in an infectious catchiness, that lures the listener into the industrious melodies.

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*White Room* (As picked by Shannon Cotton)
Revelling in an onslaught of psychedelic, indie tinged rock, Brighton natives White Room stand out on the last day of this year’s Great Escape. ‘Think Too Much’ is blistering as it tears through the Hope And Ruin and the overenthusiastic crowd response is lapped up by tambourine-wielding singer Jake Smallwood.

New cuts follow suit with a nod to the 90s still present in lingering basslines courtesy of Josie McNamara, and ‘Stole The IV’ is just one of many sing-a-long moments of the set. There’s no doubt the band already have a strong hometown following, but it’s an ascent which is guaranteed to grow as the quartet grace the rest of festival season this summer.

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Catch you next year Great Escape!

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Dad tells daughter he’s ‘proud’ she became a porn star

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It was only after Aurora Snow retired from porn that she was able to ask her dad how he really felt about her career choice. Reported by Myjoyonline 5 hours ago.

Aurora Diagnostics Announces the Expiration of Private Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation for All of its Outstanding 10.750% Senior Notes Due 2018

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Aurora Diagnostics Announces the Expiration of Private Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation for All of its Outstanding 10.750% Senior Notes Due 2018 PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aurora Diagnostics Holdings, LLC (the “Company”) and Aurora Diagnostics Financing, Inc. (together with the Company, the “Issuers”) announced today the expiration of their previously announced private offer to exchange (the “Exchange Offer”) any and all of the Issuers’ outstanding 10.750% Senior Notes due 2018 (the “Existing Notes”) for a combination of new 12.250% Increasing Rate Senior Notes due 2020 of the Issuers (the “New Notes”) and warrants to pu Reported by Business Wire 21 minutes ago.

Full Renovation and Addition of Suites Complete the New Fairfield Inn & Suites Albany East Greenbush

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The freshly-renovated hotel is conveniently located off of Route 90 and provides easy access to downtown Albany.

East Greenbush, New York (PRWEB) May 23, 2017

Fairfield Inn & Suites Albany East Greenbush, the Albany hotel owned and managed by Baywood Hotels, announces the completion of its full property renovation, with the addition of six suites. The addition of the suites allows the property to become a Fairfield Inn & Suites brand, from a standard Fairfield Inn.

Completed in November 2016, the 30-year-old hotel underwent a complete renovation to its 100 rooms, with a freshly-painted exterior, an innovative porte cochere and new parking lot lighting. In addition to public space improvements, the hotel also renovated its guest rooms with new TVs, bedding, furniture, carpet, tile and drapery. All rooms now feature upgraded amenities with new microwaves and mini-fridges. Guest bathrooms were also remodeled with new vanities, sinks, showers and bathtubs. The new upgrades add to the overall appeal of the room and help to enhance the guest experience.

Enter the hotel through brand new automatic doors, and be welcomed to a fresh lobby featuring modern furniture, a renovated ceiling, new front desk and an upgraded corner market. An expanded breakfast/dining area complements the stylish lobby that is completed by a decorative fireplace. The transformations continue with a new state-of-the-art fitness center, as well as a seasonal, outdoor pool, which is equipped with new poolside furniture. Hallways throughout the hotel have new wallpaper, in addition to new carpet and luminous lighting.

"This renovation allowed us the opportunity to convert a 30 year old building, into a Modern Essentials gem," said Michael Ryzner, General Manager. "The transformation allowed us to expand our room types to include suites, so that we may welcome more families and extended stay travelers to our hotel."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Albany East Greenbush also offers complimentary amenities, including high-speed internet, on-site parking and hot breakfast, which includes eggs, breakfast meats, cereal, yogurt and juices, among many other options. Complimentary coffee and tea are offered in the lobby 24 hours a day.

The East Greenbush hotel near Albany, located at 124 Troy Road East Greenbush, NY 12061, is near several local corporations such as Regeneron, NYISO, Pitney Bowes and Rensselaer Tech Park. Fairfield Inn & Suites Albany East Greenbush is conveniently located off of Route 90 and provides easy access downtown Albany, the Empire State Plaza, Times Union Center and Palace Theater.

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About Fairfield Inn & Suites Albany East Greenbush
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott is designed for today’s traveler who is looking to be productive on the road, whether for business or leisure. In addition to complimentary Wi-Fi and breakfast, Fairfield Inn & Suites offers thoughtfully designed rooms and suites that provide separate living, working and sleeping areas. With more than 675 properties throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, Fairfield Inn & Suites hotels participate in the award-winning Marriott Rewards® frequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay. For more information or reservations, contact the Fairfield Inn & Suites Albany East Greenbush directly at (518) 477-7984, visit http://www.marriott.com/albeg or become a fan at https://www.facebook.com/FairfieldInnAlbanyEastGreenbush/.

About Baywood Hotels
Established in 1975, Baywood Hotels, Inc. is a fast-growing and privately-owned hospitality management company, operating $1 billion in assets and employing over 1,800 associates nationwide. The company is headquartered in Greenbelt, Maryland, and has regional offices in Aurora, CO; Herndon, VA; Miami; Pittsford, NY and San Antonio. In each of its regions, the private hotel ownership company is consistently recognized as an innovative leader in the hotel industry, focusing on product concept and development and the outstanding management of its assets. The focused vision, strong values and aggressive long-range strategy of Baywood Hotels has helped the company develop reputable and well-branded hotels in areas where Baywood has competitive expertise and partnerships. Baywood Hotels’ portfolio includes well-known brands, such as Marriott, Hilton and InterContinental Hotels Group, as well as several independent brands. Contact us through Facebook or our website. Reported by PRWeb 17 hours ago.

Former Grandview star Eric Garcia, a lifelong Nuggets fan, calls workout with team “a dream come true”

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Eric Garcia still vividly remembers attending his first Nuggets game. The Aurora native was still in elementary school and he took his duty as a fan seriously. Reported by Denver Post 10 hours ago.

Backyard BBQ enthusiasts gear up for Aurora’s first Kansas City Barbecue Society competition

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Justin Joneswhen he impulsively smoked the Thanksgiving turkey. It went off like gangbusters. Reported by Denver Post 9 hours ago.

NetXpress Partners with BSO to Open Up New Regions for Market Makers

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NetXpress, a specialist managed services provider for market data, has selected BSO’s global low-latency connectivity network to deliver U.S clients seamless access to emerging markets.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 24, 2017

NetXpress, a specialist managed services provider for market data, has selected BSO’s global low-latency connectivity network to deliver U.S clients seamless access to emerging markets.

BSO’s emerging market experience, coupled with its highly stable trading links, were the two key factors behind NetXpress’s decision. BSO’s network connection points span across the Middle East, Asia, South America and Africa, in addition to the more established North American and European markets. For market makers looking to these regions for new revenue streams, the speed and reliability at which NetXpress provision market data is crucial in order to execute trades quicker than the rest of the industry.

Commenting on the partnership, Fraser Bell, Chief Revenue Officer of BSO, said: “The fastest access to pricing data is imperative for market makers to make quick fire decisions on whether to buy or sell. As demand across emerging regions increases, our diverse global network and proven infrastructure ensures NetXpressclients have seamless access to time-sensitive market information.”

Moshe Siegel, managing director, at NetXpress, added, "We are pleased to partner with BSO Networks in a manner which plays to each firm’s core strengths. BSO Network’s leadership in global connectivity coupled with NetXpress’ deep experience in providing financial firms with world-wide market connectivity and managed services, provides an all-encompassing solution to financial customers."

The agreement with NetXpress, which comes on the heels of a deal with FX and derivatives broker Sucden Financial last month, cements BSO’s reputation as a leading low-latency connectivity provider to emerging markets.

About BSO
BSO is the Ethernet network, cloud and hosting provider of choice for global businesses wanting superior technology infrastructure and connectivity to the world’s most dynamic marketplaces. The company pioneers technology across emerging and established markets, designing solutions that offer the highest availability and lowest latency in the industry. BSO’s global network spans 20 countries with 91 data center locations.

BSO is redefining connectivity through best-in-class services, global knowledge base and a unique approach to the customer experience. The company continually strives to innovate and invest in its own services to ensure its solutions evolve in parallel with the finance community. For more information, please visit http://www.bsonetwork.com. Follow BSO on Twitter and LinkedIn.

About NetXpress
NetXpress was founded by industry veterans, Moshe Siegel and Scott Feagans. NetXpress is a low latency focused managed service provider, dedicated to creating custom, resilient solutions for financial clients across the globe.

NetXpress is an innovator in the managed service space, providing financial firms with a latency edge for shared exchange connectivity. By deploying layer1 distribution, NetXpress has minimized the burden of excessive switch hops and flattened their network. This strategic network design is supported by the NetXpress global network operations center, which utilizes a ‘follow the sun’ model.

NetXpress has fully managed service locations in 350 E. Cermak, Aurora, NY4, Basildon, LD4 and Frankfurt FR2. The tactical partnership with BSO Networks extends their colocation capabilities to numerous other global datacenters in response to client demand.

For More information, please visit http://www.netxpressllc.com. Follow NetXpress on Linkedin.

For further information, please contact:
Sean Mogle at Aspectus +16 462 029 845 bso(at)aspectuspr(dot)com
Scott Feagans at NetXpress 312-871-3203 sfeagans(at)netxpressllc(dot)com Reported by PRWeb 51 minutes ago.

Benetech, Inc. Advantedge™ Conveyor Belt Scraper Blade Solves Maintenance Issues and Increases Wear Life

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Benetech, Inc. has resolved a common problem among bulk-material handlers who work in high-temperature environments: trying to keep the conveyor belt clean with a scraper blade that wears out too soon and causes cumbersome maintenance.

Aurora, IL (PRWEB) May 24, 2017

Benetech, Inc. has resolved a common problem among bulk-material handlers who work in high-temperature environments: trying to keep the conveyor belt clean with a scraper blade that wears out too soon and causes cumbersome maintenance.

Benetech’s ADVANTEDGE hot pink conveyor belt cleaner applies advanced design and technology to perform for longer periods without wearing down. The conveyor scraper withstands 375°F of steady operating temperature with intermittent spikes up to 450°F.

“Many bulk material handlers find that their conveyor belt scraper blades won’t even last a few weeks between maintenance periods,” said Benetech Director of Strategic Initiatives Andy Waters. “The conditions are too much for the blades, which beyond wearing down also create maintenance hassles such as carryback and belt mistracking. Some operators even start to think they won’t find a conveyor belt scraper that lasts.

“Just one ADVANTEDGE scraper blade installed as an example in a conveyor system shows operators how much more they can achieve for proper and lasting belt cleaning. The ADVANTEDGE blade can perform for well over six months and still stay strong. That increases production, extends conveyor belt life and decreases costly problems.”

Benetech’s conveyor belt scraper also is compatible with high-heat clinker belts. Replacement belt cleaner blades can retrofit all major cleaner frames as well.

Benetech provides complete, performance-based solutions for dust mitigation and bulk material–handling systems. Its products, services and technologies reduce dust, prevent spillage, improve material flow and reinforce compliance. A partner in planning, engineering and operating dust control and material handling, Benetech helps companies assess challenges, establish priorities and achieve the results they require. For more information, please call (630) 844-1300 or visit http://www.benetechglobal.com. Reported by PRWeb 11 hours ago.

Infosys Launches Boundaryless Data Lake offering Powered by its Information Grid Solution on Amazon Web Services

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Infosys (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in consulting, technology, outsourcing and next-generation services, today announced the launch of the Infosys Boundaryless Data Lake offering powered by its Information Grid Solution on *Amazon Web Services (AWS)*. The solution allows enterprises to do more with their data by making it possible for them to leverage the insights it provides to reduce time-to-market, create new revenue models, reduce latency and improve operational efficiencies through near real-time decision making.

 

With the vast volume of information and data available, companies need to rethink ways to create and drive business intelligence insights without boundaries. Keeping this objective in mind, Infosys has developed its Information Grid Solution that powers the Data Lake offering on AWS. The solution enables universal access to data and has the ability to perform analytics pervasively, thereby amplifying the potential to get new business insights.

 

A leading consumer packaged goods company leveraged the Information Grid Solution to re-platform its global distributor sales management application on AWS. The solution significantly reduced end-to-end data processing time, addressed performance issues with visualization and led to overall cost reduction.

 

A professional tools manufacturer built its Data Lake on AWS using Infosys' Boundaryless Data Lake offering leveraging AWS native services such as Amazon Elastic Map Reduce (Amazon EMR), Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) and Amazon Aurora. The solution helped reduce organizational complexity by transforming and correlating data from discrete sources, while optimizing manufacturing, supply chains and SKUs listing.

 

“Infosys partnered with Levi Strauss & Co’se-commerce business to build a first party data analytics solution on AWS,” said *Abigail Johnson, Senior Program Manager eCommerce, Levi Strauss & Co*. “The solution, built by Infosys, enables consumer insights of clickstream and e-commerce data to activate consumer revenue growth actions across marketing touch points.”

 

*Sandeep Dadlani, President and Head of Americas, Infosys* said, “Our collaboration with AWS allows clients to fast track their data on to the cloud. The Infosys Boundaryless Data Lake offering powered by Infosys Information Grid Solution on AWS will help enterprises reduce latency, improve time to market and bring in operational efficiencies.”

 

“Our enterprise customers are looking for powerful tools built on AWS that help them increase the business value they can generate from their vast amounts of data,” said *Mike Clayville, Vice President, Worldwide Commercial Sales at AWS*. “These enterprises can use the Boundaryless Data Lake offering from Infosys to create the necessary foundation for a range of data and analytics needs, while also taking full advantage of the breadth of services and pace of innovation that AWS provides.”

 

*About Infosys Ltd.*

Infosys is a global leader in technology services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to create and execute strategies for their digital transformation. From engineering to application development, knowledge management and business process management, we help our clients find the right problems to solve and to solve these effectively. Our team of over 200,000 innovators, across the globe, is differentiated by the imagination, knowledge and experience, across industries and technologies that we bring to every project we undertake.

 

Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise thrive in the digital age.

 

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Certain statements in this press release concerning our future growth prospects are forward-looking statements regarding our future business expectations intended to qualify for the 'safe harbor' under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding fluctuations in earnings, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, our ability to manage growth, intense competition in IT services including those factors which may affect our cost advantage, wage increases in India, our ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, time and cost overruns on fixed-price, fixed-time frame contracts, client concentration, restrictions on immigration, industry segment concentration, our ability to manage our international operations, reduced demand for technology in our key focus areas, disruptions in telecommunication networks or system failures, our ability to successfully complete and integrate potential acquisitions, liability for damages on our service contracts, the success of the companies in which Infosys has made strategic investments, withdrawal or expiration of governmental fiscal incentives, political instability and regional conflicts, legal restrictions on raising capital or acquiring companies outside India and unauthorized use of our intellectual property and general economic conditions affecting our industry. Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our United States Securities and Exchange Commission filings including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. Infosys may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. In addition, please note that any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of the date of this press release. The company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the company unless it is required by law. Reported by NewsVoir 7 hours ago.

Canada brings home 1 of 2 Aurora surveillance planes from anti-ISIS mission

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One of the Canadian air force spy planes assigned to the campaign against the Islamic State has been quietly withdrawn and brought home, CBC News has learned. Reported by CBC.ca 3 minutes ago.

Indonesian man living in Aurora, facing persecution in his homeland for being Christian, is in process of being deported

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Haris Simangunsong, an Indonesian man living in Aurora who came to the United States to escape persecution for being a Christian is in the process of being deported after being detained by immigration officials Tuesday. Reported by Denver Post 47 minutes ago.

Rep. Mike Coffman asks mayor to help murder victim’s family after they complain of being ignored by Denver police

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U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman has asked Denver's mayor to help the family of Sang-Hyuk Kim get information about the Denver police department's investigation into the 16-year-old Aurora boy's death in November. Reported by Denver Post 13 hours ago.

LEED Gold Certification Awarded by USGBC to 2 Hilton Hotels in Washington, D.C. of Baywood Hotels

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Dual-brand hotels in northeast Washington D.C. awarded LEED Gold Certification.

Washington, District of Columbia (PRWEB) May 25, 2017

Baywood Hotels is pleased to announce the dual-brand Hampton Inn by Hilton Washington, D.C. NoMa Union Station and Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington, D.C. NoMa Union Station have been awarded LEED Gold Certification by the US Green Building Council. The achievement is given for implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions aimed at achieving high performance in: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the foremost program for the design, construction and operation of green buildings. LEED-certified hotels are resource proficient as they use less energy and water and diminish greenhouse gas.

“We are excited about our new LEED Gold certification as we are conscious of the impact we are making on the environment and are doing our part to be green and reduce our carbon footprint” says Chad Baylor, General Manager.

“The work of innovative building projects such as these DC hotels is a fundamental driving force in transforming the way buildings are built, designed and operated,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO, USGBC. “Buildings that achieve LEED certification are lowering carbon emissions, creating a healthier environment and reducing operating costs while prioritizing sustainable practices."

In addition to the greenery planted on the rooftop, the Northeast Washington, D.C. hotels participate in different projects like Clean the World and Lightstay. Recycling bins have been conveniently placed in guestrooms and common areas throughout the DC hotels. The Housekeeping team assists in separating recyclable material from waste. Guestrooms lights and AC are turned off to conserve power. Common areas throughout the hotel have timers set up to mirror guest activity to help sustain energy. LED lights and air filters are utilized and recycled after their use. Large-scale initiatives have been put into place as well. Hybrid water heaters enjoy up to 98% efficiency and natural gas is utilized for heating. Rainwater is collected to supplement irrigation in plant beds on hotel grounds.

For more information, please visit our Hampton or Homewood website or call us at 202-393-1001 or 202-393-8001.

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About Baywood Hotels

Established in 1975, Baywood Hotels, Inc. is a fast-growing and privately-owned hospitality management company, operating $1 billion in assets and employing over 1,800 associates nationwide. The company is headquartered in Greenbelt, Maryland, and has regional offices in Aurora, CO; Herndon, VA; Miami, FL; Pittsford, NY and San Antonio. In each of its regions, the private hotel ownership company is consistently recognized as an innovative leader in the hotel industry, focusing on product concept and development and the outstanding management of its assets. The focused vision, strong values and aggressive long-range strategy of Baywood Hotels has helped the company develop reputable and well-branded hotels in areas where Baywood has competitive expertise and partnerships. Baywood Hotels’ portfolio includes well-known brands, such as Marriott, Hilton and InterContinental Hotels Group, as well as several independent brands. Contact us through Facebook or our website.

About the U.S. Green Building Council

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation through its LEED green building program, robust educational offerings, an international network of local community leaders, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, the Center for Green Schools and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities. For more information, visit usgbc.org, Reported by PRWeb 7 hours ago.

Disabled Veterans National Foundation Calls for Remembrance on Memorial Day

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The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) (http://www.dvnf.org), is calling on all Americans to remember the men and women who died fighting for our nation this Memorial Day. The organization wants everyone to remember why this holiday is important.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) May 25, 2017

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) (http://www.dvnf.org), is calling on all Americans to remember the men and women who died fighting for our nation this Memorial Day. The organization wants everyone to remember why this holiday is important.

Monday, May 29th, will mark the 2017 Memorial Day holiday. The holiday, originally named “Decoration Day,” began after the Civil War to remember both the Union and Confederate forces that died in combat. The holiday has continued through the years, though Memorial Day was never officially enacted as a federal holiday until 1971.

Joseph VanFonda (USMC SgtMaj Ret.), CEO of DVNF, recently issued a statement about this year’s Memorial Day holiday:

“With the excitement of the coming summer months, many never pause to recognize the true importance of this day. It’s not surprising that people tend to forget the purpose of Memorial Day, but it is crucial that we never lose sight of why this day is so important.

“Since the beginning of the 20th Century, the United States has become a superpower of not only military might, but also a beacon of freedom. Sadly, yet heroically, so very many men and women have died while safeguarding the principles of the greater good that the United States represents. While their lives may have been lost, countless other lives have been saved as a result. That is something we cannot, and should not ever forget.”

In the weeks surrounding Memorial Day, DVNF has been involved in many events recognizing veterans. On Tuesday May 23rd, the organization attended the Aurora, IL Veterans Week, and handed out necessities for veterans in need through a shipment sent by DVNF’s Health & Comfort program. In addition, DVNF will participate in the USO Warrior Week beginning on Memorial Day. The week after Memorial Day, DVNF will be a presenting sponsor of the Veterans Golf Classic in South Carolina.

As the organization works to ensure veterans get the care and support they need, it is encouraging all Americans to take pause on Memorial Day, and remember the fallen heroes who gave their lives to protect our freedom.

About DVNF:
The Disabled Veterans National Foundation exists to provide critically needed support to disabled and at-risk veterans who leave the military wounded—physically or psychologically—after defending our safety and our freedom.

We achieve this mission by:· Providing an online resource database that allows veterans to navigate the complex process of seeking benefits that they are entitled to as a result of their military service, as well as additional resources they need.
· Offering direct financial support to veteran organizations that address the unique needs of veterans, and whose missions align with that of DVNF.
· Providing supplemental assistance to homeless and low-income veterans through the Health & Comfort program and various empowerment resources.
· Serving as a thought leader on critical policy issues within the veteran community, and educating the public accordingly. Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.

Juno's First Results Show Us Jupiter Is One Seriously Angry Giant

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Juno's First Results Show Us Jupiter Is One Seriously Angry Giant Watch VideoWe expected Jupiter to be a roiling hellscape — a planet with huge storms and radiation so harsh it can ruin conventional spacecraft. Now, with the very first data from NASA's Juno spacecraft, we can confirm it's even worse than we thought.

Researchers observed clusters of giant ammonium cyclones at Jupiter's poles. Some were more than 800 miles wide.

The gas giant's magnetic field turned out to be much stronger than expected — about 10 times the strength of Earth's. It also appears to change its size. It has expanded since Juno first arrived.

*SEE MORE: Astronomers Find A Watery, Cloudy Atmosphere On An Exoplanet*

Researchers also may have determined what powers Jupiter's expansive auroras: Electron beams pouring energy into the planet's upper atmosphere. But they don't look the same as aurora patterns on Earth, which suggests space weather affects Jupiter in different ways.

This data comes from Juno's first close pass of Jupiter, so later orbits will probably bring more insight. Juno has completed five of the 37 orbits it will make through 2018. Reported by Newsy 12 minutes ago.
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