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Curro Aurora conquers at SA Schools

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Curro Aurora conquers at SA Schools Curro Aurora had a simple credo for the SA High School Championship: the tournament is never won or lost until the last putt drops. Reported by SuperSport 6 hours ago.

Adolfson & Peterson Construction Breaks Ground on Aurora Rec Center

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Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) broke ground on the Aurora Central Recreation Center. The 20-acre site will be developed to include a new 2-story, 60,000-sf recreation center.

Aurora, Colo. (PRWEB) August 04, 2017

On Friday, July 28, Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) broke ground on the Aurora Central Recreation Center – a collaborative project between AP, architecture firm Populous and the City of Aurora – surrounded by City of Aurora staff, partners and citizens.

In attendance at the event was Mayor Steve Hogan; Council Members Bob Roth, Brad Pierce, Barbara Cleland, Charlie Richardson, Bob LeGare, Françoise Bergan and Marsha Berzins; City Manager Skip Noe; and Deputy City Manager Michelle Wolfe.

Funded through marijuana tax revenue, this new recreation center will be a major addition to the parks and recreation amenities for Aurora residents.

The 20-acre site will be developed to include a new 2-story, 60,000-sf recreation center. It will include an aquatics area, gymnasium, an elevated walking/jogging track and fitness area. It will also include a teaching kitchen, party rooms, multi-purpose rooms, group exercise rooms, offices and locker rooms.

“This is an exciting time and an exciting opportunity,” said Mayor Hogan. “This is an opportunity to do something that we have talked about for a long, long time and gives us that much more of an opportunity to serve the citizens of Aurora.”

The project is set to be opened by Christmas of 2018. Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.

Aurora Health Care clinic proposed for Mandel's Six Points project in West Allis

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Aurora Health Care proposes a 30,000-square-foot clinic at Mandel Group’s Six Points development in West Allis and would close a nearby clinic in West Allis. Reported by bizjournals 2 hours ago.

This startup is solving a huge problem for over 45 million video gamers, and it's growing like crazy (MSFT)

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This startup is solving a huge problem for over 45 million video gamers, and it's growing like crazy (MSFT)"If the headline of this article read: 'This company wants to help Nintendo with its mobile app,' I would be content with that," Discord CEO Jason Citron tells me. 

Citron is joking, but he's on to something: The new Nintendo Switch console requires players to use a separate app on their phones if they want to voice chat with their teammates. It's a frustrating hurdle that's turning people off to otherwise well-received games like "Splatoon 2."

Meanwhile, Discord is a red-hot app amongst PC gamers, allowing them to chat for free with friends via text or voice no matter what they're playing. From December 2016 to May 2017, Discord went from 25 million users to 45 million, almost doubling in five short months. The company says that growth is still strong.

"When I talk to gamers, I say, 'it's like Skype for gamers," says Citron. "When I talk to [venture capitalists], 'it's like Slack for gamers.'"

And yet, Citron says that he has different ambitions for Discord than those of Slack or Skype. Microsoft increasingly sees Skype as a social network for your closest friends and family. $5 billion startup Slack sees its popular work chat app as something like an operating system unto itself.

 

Discord, then, has one mission, and that's to help people play video games together. That's it. So far, it's working. Here's what makes Discord special — and why Citron says Discord could never have existed if he hadn't failed twice as a video game developer. 

*'If I hadn't been running out of money'*

Before Discord, Citron was best known in the industry as the co-creator of OpenFeint, an early social network for iPhone games. 

OpenFeint itself got its start as part of "Aurora Feint," an iOS game that Citron had co-developed and released in 2008. The game itself was a commercial failure, but Citron found success in licensing the OpenFeint technology to other developers. In 2011, OpenFeint was purchased by Japanese games giant GREE for over $100 million. 

History has a way of repeating itself. In early 2015, Citron and his team had released "Fates Forever," an iPad game that was intended to capitalize on the success of "League of Legends" and similar titles. It was well-reviewed, but the revenue just wasn't materializing. 

Meanwhile, Stanislav Vishnevskiy, a key developer on "Fates Forever," noticed that gamers were unhappy with the chat tools available. He got permission from Citron to start hacking on the side-project which would eventually become Discord. It quickly became apparent that Discord had much more of a future than "Fates Forever."

Work shifted from the game to the chat program. It was "gradual, and then fast," as engineers moved from the game to the app one-by-one until it was the entire company. He says the most difficult decision he's ever made as CEO was to take "Fates Forever" off the market, laying off the five full-time artists who were working on the game. 

"We can't do two things as a startup," Citron says, and "Fates Forever" had to die for Discord to live.

Discord was officially born, with Citron becoming CEO, Vishnevskiy becoming CTO, and investors like Greylock Partners and Benchmark investing more than $70 million to date. The app caught on, first with players of the online game "Final Fantasy XIV" and then the rest of the world. It's looking like a real success, with over 80 employees working from its San Francisco headquarters.  

"If I hadn't been running out of money, I would never have pivoted," says Citron. 

Above all, Citron says that Discord is born of his personal love of video games — he could have walked away with his money earlier in his career, but he didn't. Now, he says, Discord is here for the long haul, and doesn't rule out the possibility of an IPO if that's what it takes to keep it a strong company.

*Optimized for gaming*

For the last decade and a half, gamers in need of voice chat have either been using TeamSpeak, a voice chat program first made available in 2001 that's largely remained the same, or Microsoft's Skype.

Discord is designed to take what gamers like about those programs — notably, the ability to quickly and easily form a group and chat with them — and bring them into a more modern interface. Like WhatsApp, Slack, or Facebook Messenger, Discord is available on PC, the web, and the smartphone.

In a technical sense, Citron says that Discord has the sole focus of serving gamers. That means that the company's number-one priority is making sure that the Discord app doesn't eat up too much of your system's resources. After all, if you're using Discord in the background to chat, you're probably playing a graphics-heavy game, too.

You can see that priority made manifest in the app's little details. For instance, an animated .gif image doesn't play automatically in a Discord chat; the processing power could be better used elsewhere. Next up in the product are features like screen-sharing, but it's meant for small groups, not the huge audiences enjoyed by Amazon's Twitch. 

As for the business model, Citron says the company is still figuring it out. Earlier this year, Discord introduced Nitro, a $5/month premium service that gives users extra privileges that are mostly cosmetic. Discord is also delving into partnerships with game developers, allowing them to build Discord chat straight into their games.

The app's general snappiness has won Discord acclaim from users outside of video gaming, too, including groups of programmers. That's fine, Citron says, but the company is very happy catering specifically to gamers. In fact, the very concept of a version of the app for businesses is a running gag at the Discord offices.

"We joke sometimes," says Citron. "Maybe we'll do it for April Fools."

*SEE ALSO: A video game you've never heard of has turned three teens into multimillionaires — and it's just getting started*

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Aurora hosts an inaugural Pride celebration Saturday with drag queens, DJs and food trucks

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Aurora is hosting its inaugural Pride Saturday, bringing together LGBTQ folks from the state's third largest city for a more intimate celebration of the community.  Reported by Denver Post 9 hours ago.

Tracking the 'eye of God' — a total solar eclipse comes to North America

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What is the most beautiful natural phenomenon you have ever seen? A brilliant rainbow set against a distant storm, the shimmering aurora in an Arctic night, or a blood-red sky just after sunset, perhaps? Here’s what puts all those in the shade: the diamond-ring effect that heralds a total solar... Reported by L.A. Times 10 hours ago.

Why the 3 Hottest Marijuana Stocks of the Summer Could Get Even Hotter

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The heat of summer could carry over into fall and winter for marijuana stocks Aphria, Aurora Cannabis, and Canopy Growth. Reported by Motley Fool 8 hours ago.

Tropizen Partners with WonderLeaf to Bring State-of-the-Art Cannabis Manufacturing to Puerto Rico

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Experienced manufacturers work together to enhance legalized Cannabis offerings

San Juan, Puerto Rico (PRWEB) August 07, 2017

Tropizen, one of the first licensed growers and manufacturers of medical marijuana in Puerto Rico, today announced a new partnership with WonderLeaf, which will bring industry-leading cannabis manufacturing to Puerto Rico.

By partnering with WonderLeaf, Tropizen will gain access to their extraction processes, which utilize high purity CO2 to produce small-batch, raw, strain specific oils and concentrates. Tropizen will also be producing WonderLeaf’s products for distribution in Puerto Rico as part of the partnership.

The availability of medical marijuana is very new to Puerto Rico. Though it was announced in 2015 that it would soon be legal, it wasn’t until January 1st of this year that cannabis-based medicines were made available for sale; and, only on June 25th did the Puerto Rican House and Senate both pass Law 340, which deals with every aspect of the medical marijuana trade, from growth through manufacturing, through retail sale.

“This partnership will produce the highest quality products available in Puerto Rico,” stated Jay Meistrell, founder of Tropizen. “The extractions made possible through this relationship will be used in a line of edibles inspired by traditional Puerto Rican recipes and sourced from local ingredients by Encanna, a Tropizen subsidiary, as well as pure cannabis oils, pills, tinctures, topicals, and concentrates.”

The 22,000-square foot grow and extraction facility owned and operated by Tropizen, which has licenses to grow and manufacture, will produce a wide array of products to sell and distribute to dispensaries island-wide.

“We’ve been using our unique methodology for a while now, and have already proven its effectiveness,” said WonderLeaf Director of Operations, Kelby Cross. “Everyone at WonderLeaf is excited about the opportunity to bring high-quality, strain-specific cannabis to Puerto Rico through our partnership with Tropizen.”

About Tropizen:
Tropizen is one of the first licensed growers and manufacturers of medical marijuana in Puerto Rico, providing state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, quality control, and distribution to growers and dispensaries. The Tropizen facility is equipped with an in-house lab, commercial kitchens, and indoor growing rooms, with acres to expand. Tropizen produces an extensive array of edibles and concentrates, as well as related wellness products using extensive quality control procedures and rigorous testing standards.

Encanna, Tropizen’s subsidiary, produces the purest, freshest medicinal cannabis products, including oils and tinctures, cartridges and edibles, made from traditional Puerto Rican recipes. In addition to cannabis medicinals.

Learn More About Tropizen

About WonderLeaf
Wonderleaf is a family-owned company based out of Aurora, Colorado that makes small-batch, raw cannabis concentrates and oils. They strive to provide the highest quality, purest products available, using the latest innovations in the industry. Staying on the leading edge of a rapidly changing industry, WonderLeaf is committed to products and standards that are safe and compliant, without sacrificing flavor, potency, or aesthetic. Collaborating with experts, customers, and consumers alike, they design marijuana-based products that drive the industry forward.

Learn More About WonderLeaf Reported by PRWeb 5 hours ago.

Ecotech Institute Joins Professional Military Network RallyPoint

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Colorado-based Ecotech Institute today announced the launch of its military-focused page on RallyPoint, the largest professional network designed specifically for veterans and active service members. Considered to be among the most military-friendly colleges, Ecotech Institute offers a variety of degree programs in the fields of clean and renewable energy.

Aurora, CO (PRWEB) August 07, 2017

America’s first and only college dedicated solely to clean and renewable energy education Ecotech Institute is pleased to announce that it has recently joined RallyPoint, the world’s largest military-focused professional network platform. Considered to be one of the top military-friendly colleges in the United States, Ecotech Institute is now even more accessible to service members and veterans than ever before.

With an array of practical energy degree programs, including solar, wind, power utility and more, Ecotech Institute provides its veteran and active duty students with an opportunity to continue serving or working while taking classes by offering both day and night schedules. The school also offers numerous military benefits, including 5 percent tuition allowance for military members and their spouses, a special tutoring program for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), and a dedicated Military Student Center staffed by many fellow veterans.

“We are excited to launch our official page on the RallyPoint network,” said Chris Gorrie, Ecotech Insitute Campus President. “We have enormous respect for our service members, and we understand that transitioning back to civilian life and starting a new career can be difficult. This is why we gear our educational programs toward the current job market and ensure that our staff fully understands the needs of our military students and their families.”

Ecotech Institute’s Regional Director of Student Finance Mike Childress added: “Having a strong support network of people who understand your background and your needs is very important. With more than 1.3 million service members, RallyPoint serves as a perfect platform for Ecotech Institute to connect with and provide added value to our military students who seek to continue their education and start rewarding careers as they make their transition.”

Widely considered one of the top-rated military-friendly schools in the nation, last year, Ecotech Institute was included in Military Advanced Education's list of Top Colleges and Universities. The school has also been named to Military Times’ Best for Vets: Career & Technical Colleges list for two years in a row.

About Ecotech Institute

Ecotech Institute is the first and only college in the U.S. solely focused on energy. Through flexible options designed to meet diverse career goals, students can pursue education in energy in a way that works for them. Located in Aurora, CO, Ecotech Institute offers an array of practical energy degree programs that prepare students for energy careers. Ecotech Institute is a division of Education Corporation of America and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. For more information about Ecotech Institute, visit ecotechinstitute.com or call 877-326-5576. Reported by PRWeb 22 hours ago.

Klondex Mines files Hollister mine report

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Klondex Mines Ltd (TSE:KDX, NYSE:KLDX) told investors Monday it has now filed its technical and pre-feasibility report for the Hollister underground mine in the popular mining state of Nevada. As previously reported, the total P&P mineral reserve at Hollister was put at is 116.1k ounces of gold equivalent (AuEq) at a grade of 0.582 AuEq ounces per ton (opt), or 19.9 AuEq grams per tonne, or g/t, contained within 199.5k tons. In the main zone alone, the P&P reserve is 51.5k ounces AuEq at a grade of 0.658 AuEq opt (22.6 g/t) contained within 78.2k tons. The figures did not include any results from the drilling program at Hatter Graben, which commenced in the middle of  June, targeting around 20,000 feet of drilling. The group acquired Hollister late in 2016. Klondex has three producing mineral properties -  the Fire Creek mine and the Midas mine and ore milling facility in Nevada, US and the True North gold mine and mill in Manitoba, Canada. It also has  the Hollister mine and the Aurora mine and ore milling facility, also in Nevada.   Reported by Proactive Investors 19 hours ago.

Nubia Z17 variant with 8GB RAM spotted online

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Nubia launched the Z17 in China back in June. The smartphone was initially launched in three variants – 6GB of RAM coupled with 64GB or 128GB of internal memory and 8GB RAM variant with 128GB of internal storage. Now it seems, the company is working on a new variant of Nubia Z17, which has been listed on TENAA with the model number NX563J. According to the listing, the new variant is said to come with 8GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The smartphone is said to launch in Aurora Blue, Black Gold, Obsidian Black, Solar Gold and Flame Red color variants. Apart from that, all the specifications of the Nubia Z17 are said to remain the same. In Reported by BGR India 9 hours ago.

Top Tips For Oya Festival 2017

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Top Tips For Oya Festival 2017 Acts to look out for at the Norwegian event...

It is almost time for the highlight of the Norwegian summer, the *Øya festival* is right around the corner and the Tøyen park is going through is annual transformation into one of the country’s most eminent festivals.

The line up showcase a glittering variety from the big stars to bands on the rise alongside some of the best acts Norwegian music has to offer right now.

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*The xx*The masters of simplistic pop, The xx released their most complex album yet this spring. 'I See You' takes a leap forward, transforming The xx into a star quality headliner with the depth and variations needed to excel beyond the task. Their compelling honesty and abilities to let each sparse element of their tunes play out to its full extent makes even the largest of festival ground feel like an intimate experience.

Bringing on more dance elements, The xx seem to have gained a savvy confidence in intertwining their signature solitary guitar melancholia with more elaborate, bouncier arrangements, making them a more astonishing live act that ever before.

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*Sigrid*With her incredible live charm and explosive tunes, Sigrid is a name you can’t miss. Stirring up the press with her break-through ‘Don’t Kill My Vibe’, the twenty year old showcase heaps of raw potential.

Mastering the duality of innocent vulnerability and hard-hitting empowerment, Sigrid captures an immense energy in the most blooming and colourful way. Her debut EP, 'Don’t Kill My Vibe', received critical acclaim, and yet the unreleased tracks of her live set are just as exciting. Unleashing true pop quality, Sigrid grasp the tension between hook and profoundness without becoming cliché.

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*Car Seat Headrest*Will Toledo, better known as Car Seat Headrest may not be your ordinary musician. Looking at his extensive catalogue, it’s easy to think quantity over quality. Yet his official debut - following some 11 Bandcamp releases - 'Teens Of Style' left little doubt that Toledo had heaps of potential.

Hitting the nerve of teen angst with his latest, 'Teens Of Denial', Car Seat Headrest is one of palpable coming of age transformation modern indie has seen. He may not be one for excruciating perfection, but with and encompassing honest lyricism, tangible sense of style and a unique take on guitar indie, Car Seat Headrest is an act worth catching.

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*Childhood*The south London outfit resurfaced this year with their most luscious tune to date. ‘California Light’ marks a shift as Childhood emerge into more soulful, funk dazzled waters. Their sophomore 'Universal High' reinforced this, keeping the best elements of their shoegazing indie whilst boldly exploring a richer terrain of sounds.

The measurable growth broods on a sweet sentiment that makes Childhood a live act out of the ordinary. Musically embodying the feelings of hot summer daze, and with a new-found 70’s tint, there’s really no better place to catch them than in the Tøyen park in Oslo.

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*Pom Poko*The artsy pop collective, Pom Poko impressed during The Great Escape this spring and their set at Øya is set to be another festive milestone. Building up an extensive live reputation, the group impress with their seeping guitars, frantic beats and oddball combination of sounds and lyrics. Listening to singles such as ‘Jazz Baby’ and ‘It’s a Trap’, there is little doubt that Pom Poko is a band with serious scope. Sporting an equally ballsy and insightful attitude, Pom Poko is rising from potential to glory at the speed of their own drum work.

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*Cashmere Cat*The shy-natured Cashmere Cat is bringing his alternate universe home to Oslo. His unique ability to combine lustrous synthesizers with outlandish elements of cracks, and crashes have gained him an A-list clientele such as Ariana Grande, Kanye West and The Weekend.

His debut, '9', finally came out this year, infusing a kaleidoscopic sense into the softer EDM soundscape of Cashmere Cat. His dreamy aesthetic caters as much for the dazed introvert as for the regulars of the EDM crowd with gracious energy counterpointed with a grasp of solitude and outlandish tweaks.

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Oya Festival runs between August 8th - 12th.

Words: *Aurora Henni Krogh*

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Klondex Mines set to buy Canadian explorer - Bison Gold Resources

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Precious metals producer Klondex Mines Ltd (NYSE:KLDX, TSE:KDX) reported it is set to acquire Bison Gold Resources Inc (CVE:BGE) - a Canada focused gold exploration firm. Bison said its board had approved the deal, which will be carried out  via a plan of arrangement, and will recommend Bison shareholders vote in favour. The consideration will be in Klondex shares, cash or a combination of both, but is based on a price of $0.59 per Bison share, which represents a big 131% premium to the last Bison closing price on August 2 this year. Completion of the deal is subject to various conditions, including court approval, and the agreement of not less than 66% of Bison shareholders. Bison's focus has been on two strategically situated gold properties -  the Central Manitoba (CM) and the Ogama/Rockland (OG) past producing mines in Canada. These have now been consolidated and are called the Central Manitoba Property (CMP) and the Cryderman property. Klondex has three producing properties -  the Fire Creek Mine and the Midas Mine and mill in Nevada, USA, and the True North Gold Mine and mill in Manitoba, Canada. It also has the Hollister mine and the Aurora mine and ore milling facility, also  in Nevada, USA.   Reported by Proactive Investors 15 hours ago.

Aurora Health Care adding jobs for $9M West Allis clinic

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​Aurora Health Care would create about 15 new jobs and expand its offerings in West Allis with a medical office proposed for The Market at Six Points development. Reported by bizjournals 9 hours ago.

Six Aurora golf courses for all skill levels and when they’re free for kids to play

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There are six distinct, public golf courses owned and manged by Aurora -- from championship layouts to an 18-hole executive course -- and each of them offer a different challenge and style for all levels of golfers. Reported by Denver Post 5 hours ago.

Colorado fishing report for week of Aug. 6, 2017

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Information is provided by Colorado Parks & Wildlife employees and local fishing enthusiasts. Fishing condition change on a constant basis. Much can change from the time this fishing conditions report is produced. Metro Denver Area Aurora Reservoir Reported by Denver Post 3 hours ago.

First Centennial Mortgage Continues National Expansion to Indiana

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First Centennial Mortgage is pleased to announce the opening of their new Merrillville, Indiana branch location. The new office is located at 9223 Broadway, Suite E, Merrillville, IN 46410.

Merrillville, Ind. (PRWEB) August 09, 2017

First Centennial Mortgage is pleased to announce the opening of their new Merrillville, Indiana branch location. The new office is located at 9223 Broadway, Suite E, Merrillville, IN 46410.

This new branch, the first location in Indiana, is opened with a continued commitment to help homeowners achieve affordable home ownership nationwide. The new office is staffed by local industry experts to service local clients with mortgage needs, including seasoned loan professional Allison Dent. The branch will be managed by the greatly reputable branch managers Ben Krejci and Thomas Zoellner.

“We are so enthusiastic to be growing and expanding in the Midwest with the best and brightest on our origination and support team. Our commitment to serve the needs of our borrowers and our heightened customer service, puts us in a spot to continue to grow our businesses exponentially. I am excited about the levels we will climb to in the second half of 2017,” said Steven McCormick, President of First Centennial Mortgage.

First Centennial Mortgage is known for providing their clients with a variety of loan products, competitive rates, industry-leading underwriting turn times and a highly-efficient loan process and support team. Current offices are located in Illinois, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

About First Centennial Mortgage
First Centennial Mortgage is a family owned mortgage lender headquartered in Aurora, Illinois. Founded in 1995, brothers Steven and David McCormick have grown their mortgage firm from a simple mortgage broker to a multi-office mortgage banking powerhouse currently licensed to do business in 10 states. All loan processing, underwriting, closing and funding is done in house.
The company has been named one of the Top 100 mortgage companies by Mortgage Executive Magazine, one of the Top 10 Most Dependable Lenders in the country by Goldline Research in Forbes Magazine, and a Top 100 Mortgage Employer by National Mortgage Professional Magazine. For more information, visit our website at http://www.GoFCM.com, “Like” us on Facebook, follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

### Reported by PRWeb 17 hours ago.

Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center Ranked No. 1 Hospital in Southeastern Wisconsin by U.S. News & World Report

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MILWAUKEE, Aug. 8, 2017 : Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center was ranked the No. 1 hospital in Southeastern Wisconsin by U.S. News & World Report in rankings released today. Aurora St. Luke's was also ranked the No. 2 hospital in Wisconsin, and five specialties earned spots in the national Top 50. Aurora Medical Center in Grafton also received recognition. Reported by newKerala.com 11 hours ago.

Successful filming of fastest aurora flickering

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Researchers conducted a 3 year continuous high-speed imaging observation at Poker Flat Research Range, Alaska, USA, and identified the physics behind the flickering of aurora. At the same time, they discovered faster flickerings at speeds of 1/60-1/50 and 1/80 of a second. Reported by Science Daily 4 hours ago.

Polis, Coffman clash on transportation, tax reform, trade issues at business forum

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Colorado Congressman Jared Polis and Mike Coffman aren’t set to run against each other in the 2018 elections, but they clashed Wednesday like head-to-head opponents on a variety of business issues at an event sponsored by the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry. Polis, a Boulder Democrat running for governor next year, and Coffman, an Aurora Republican seeking re-election to his swing-district seat, butted heads on transportation funding, tax reform and the conflicting ideology behind… Reported by bizjournals 2 hours ago.
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