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Could The Bloodbath In Las Vegas Finally Kill Off The NRA's Lies?

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After so many horrific shootings — Columbine, Virginia Tech, Aurora, Sandy Hook, Orlando, and many, many others — it’s almost Reported by Huffington Post 1 day ago.

Boeing Deal Targets Flying Taxis

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Boeing plans to acquire Aurora Flight Sciences, a maker of aerial drones and pilotless flying systems in a move the company said could pave the way for fleets of pilotless flying taxis. Reported by Wall Street Journal 17 hours ago.

Rauner expresses doubt on state funds for Obama library

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AURORA, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner says he doubts the state can afford to help pay for infrastructure work around the proposed Obama Presidential Center. Rauner said Thursday in Aurora he supports the center in Chicago and the investment of more money in infrastructure. But he said the state faces deep financial constraints […] Reported by Seattle Times 18 hours ago.

A Boeing-backed electric commuter plane is aiming for take off in 2022

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A US startup that has been backed by the venture capital arms of Boeing and JetBlue Airways has plans for a hybrid-electric commuter aircraft to take off by 2022.

Zunum Aero said the plane will be the first of a few, and will seat up to 12 passengers. It will be powered by two electric motors, with the aim of seriously slashing the travel time, as well as cost, of journeys under 1,000 miles. 

The first aircraft by the firm is designed specifically for regional service, eyeing a gap that will result in it flying from thousands of small airports around big cities to cut down on travel time.

*Read more*: Startup sets its sights on electric short-haul flights from London to Paris

Zunum Aero notes: "We are a land of towns and communities, many with airports, but few with regular air service. Our stock of 13,500 airports is the largest in the world, yet just 140 of the largest hubs carry over 97 per cent of air traffic."

The firm thinks electric aircraft fills a gap here - not requiring much in the way of support aside from a GPS flightpath and a quick recharge or swap facility on the tarmac. 

Among the credentials the startup is boasting, are 80 per cent lower noise and emissions, and "fares below commercial".

It marks the latest development amid a flurry of activity to progress electric aircraft.

In a separate announcement yesterday, Boeing said it was acquiring Aurora Flight Sciences to boost its ability to develop autonomous, electric-powered and long-flight duration aircraft for its commercial and military businesses. 

And last month, EasyJet announced details of a tie-up with US startup Wright Electric as it seeks to develop passenger aircraft powered by electric batteries.

The low-cost carrier wants the planes to fly passengers on its short-haul routes. After demonstrating that the technology works in a two-seater plane, Wright has been working with EasyJet to scale up to commercial proportions.

*Read more*: EasyJet's planning an electric plane: Here's how it will look Reported by City A.M. 7 hours ago.

Two ghostly apparitions in photo taken at Stanley Hotel

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Two ghostly apparitions in photo taken at Stanley Hotel After doing the 'spirit tour' at the iconic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park last month, the Mausling family from Aurora, Colorado, saw two ghost in their photo. Reported by MailOnline 4 hours ago.

Enthralling time-lapse of Canada and the United States requires your full attention

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A student photographer named, Tyler Lillico, took over 20,000 photos across Canada and the United States to create a breathtaking time-lapse video.  

Tyler posted the video Thursday and wrote that the project required “two years of early mornings and late nights.”  

There is something completely mesmerizing about rolling clouds and snow covered mountains. And just wait until the aurora kicks in.

Just take the time to bask in Earth's beauty.  Read more...

More about Photography, Canada, Earth, United States, and Time Lapse Reported by Mashable 3 hours ago.

Boeing buys Aurora, an autonomous drone company

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Boeing has announced that it's buying Aurora Flight Sciences, a company that is developing autonomous flying vehicles. Aurora's strengths are in creating aircraft that take off and land vertically, and is looking to eliminate pilots from the equation... Reported by engadget 2 hours ago.

Boeing to buy autonomous and electric flight firm Aurora

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Boeing to buy autonomous and electric flight firm Aurora Boeing is would buy Aurora Flight Sciences Corp to advance its ability to develop autonomous, electric-powered and long-flight-duration aircraft for its commercial and military businesses. Reported by MailOnline 39 minutes ago.

Aurora Cannabis Acquires BC Northern Lights and Urban Cultivator

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VANCOUVER: Aurora Cannabis Inc. ("Aurora" or the "Company") (TSX: ACB) (OTCQX: ACBFF) (Frankfurt: 21P; WKN: A1C4WM) today announced that the Company has completed the acquisition of 100% of both BC Northern Lights Enterprises Ltd. ("BCNL") and Urban Cultivator Inc. ("Urban Cultivator"), leading companies, respectively, in the production and sale of proprietary systems for the safe, efficient and high-yield indoor cultivation of cannabis, and in state-of-the-art indoor gardening appliances for the cultivation of organic microgreens, vegetables and herbs in home kitchens. Reported by newKerala.com 59 minutes ago.

Two ghostly apparitions in photo taken at Stanley Hotel

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Two ghostly apparitions in photo taken at Stanley Hotel After doing the 'spirit tour' at the iconic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park last month, the Mausling family from Aurora, Colorado, saw two ghost in their photo. Reported by MailOnline 4 hours ago.

Boeing Just Took a Major Step Toward Autonomous Electric Flights

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Aviation giant Boeing has acquired Aurora Flight Sciences in an effort to speed up development of their autonomous electric aircraft. Boeing joins other companies, like Airbus, in welcoming the self-flying vehicle revolution.

The post Boeing Just Took a Major Step Toward Autonomous Electric Flights appeared first on Futurism. Reported by Futurism 3 hours ago.

The NRA, steadfastly against expanded gun regulation, now is ready to compromise on 'bump stock' devices. What happened?

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The NRA does not budge in its opposition to stricter gun-control.

Not after 32 students and faculty were killed on the campus of Virginia Tech. Not after 12 people were murdered in a movie theater in Aurora, Colo. And not after 20 first-graders and six staffers were shot to death at Sandy Hook... Reported by L.A. Times 2 minutes ago.

‘Eve Online’ is going mobile next year with ‘Project Aurora’

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‘Eve Online’ is going mobile next year with ‘Project Aurora’ Popular space MMO Eve Online has been doing pretty well lately, bringing a massive map, galactic trade economies and the vastness of space to players over its 14-year history. It's made several moves to keep folks interested in its PC-based game titl... Reported by TUAW 21 hours ago.

Candlelight vigil in Aurora calls for stricter gun laws

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A Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Gun Violence in Aurora Friday night unashamedly, by design, became a political rally calling for stricter gun control laws. Reported by Denver Post 17 hours ago.

Two bodies found inside home during welfare check by Aurora police

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Officers performing a welfare check in Aurora on Friday night found two people dead inside a home. Reported by Denver Post 17 hours ago.

This Fire Prevention Month, Ensure Your Family is Super Prepared!

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AURORA, Ill: Not all heroes wear capes, and when it comes to fire and carbon monoxide safety, anyone can be a superhero. In honor of Fire Prevention Month this October, First Alert, the most trusted brand in home safety*, is encouraging everyone to be super prepared when it comes to whole home safety. First Alert has been helping protect homes and families since 1958. Reported by newKerala.com 6 hours ago.

These 2 Emerging Growth Stocks Could Double in 2 Years

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Explosive growth plays such as Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) could realistically double over the next two years. Here's why investors should strongly consider beefing up their portfolios with these two emerging kings. Reported by Motley Fool 6 hours ago.

TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS BRIEFING: Men, urbanites more comfortable with self-driving cars — GM and Rolls-Royce partner on autonomous shipping — Ride-hailing firms' challenges in Western Europe

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TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS BRIEFING: Men, urbanites more comfortable with self-driving cars — GM and Rolls-Royce partner on autonomous shipping — Ride-hailing firms' challenges in Western Europe Welcome to Transportation & Logistics Briefing, a new M-W-F morning email providing the latest news, data, and insight on how digital technology is disrupting transportation and delivery, produced by BI Intelligence.

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*MALE AND URBAN CONSUMERS MORE ENTHUSIASTIC FOR SELF-DRIVING CARS:* A newly released Pew Center survey of 4,135 US adults conducted earlier this year shows US consumers are conflicted about the emergence of self-driving vehicles. The survey found that 65% of the respondents said they expect most cars will be autonomous within the next 50 years.

*More respondents were worried about autonomous vehicles than were enthusiastic.* Just over half (53%) said they were “somewhat” or “very” worried, compared to 39% who said they were “somewhat” or “very” enthusiastic. Among the 56% of respondents who said they would not ride in a self-driving car, the most common concerns were giving up control of the vehicle (42%) and safety concerns (30%). 

*However, the survey found some interesting differences between different groups’ willingness to ride in a self-driving car: *

· *While 51% of male respondents said they’d ride in a self-driving vehicle, only 35% of women surveyed said they’d be willing to do so. *This is in line with findings from a Morning Consult survey earlier this year that also found men were more willing to ride in a self-driving vehicle.
· *More than half (52%) of urban dwellers surveyed said they’d ride in a self-driving car, compared to 40% of suburbanites and 36% of rural respondents.*
· *Unsurprisingly, younger respondents were also more willing to ride in a self-driving car,* with 51% of respondents aged 18-49 saying they’d do so, compared to only 35% of those aged 50 or older.

Among the 44% of respondents willing to ride in a self-driving car, the top reason they said they’d do so was simply for the experience, which was cited by 37% of them. Other common reasons included feeling self-driving cars would be safer (cited by 17%), the ability to do other things besides driving (15%), and reducing the stress associated with driving (13%).

*The majority of the respondents also said they support several policies that could restrict self-driving cars in various ways: *

· 87% of the respondents favored or strongly favored requiring someone in the driver seat at all times who could take control.
· 83% said they favored or strongly favored dedicated driving lanes for self-driving vehicles.
· 69% said they favored or strongly favored restricting self-driving cars from driving in certain areas, such as near schools.

*Such rules could over time make consumers feel more comfortable with self-driving cars, alleviating some of the concerns around their safety.* Those concerns could also be further reduced if self-driving cars prove beneficial to society. For instance, only 28% of those surveyed expected self-driving cars would reduce traffic congestion in major cities. However, studies have predicted that self-driving taxis hailed through mobile apps could vastly reduce the number of cars in urban areas. If self-driving cars reduce traffic, leading to fewer car accidents, it could make consumers rethink their opinions around self-driving cars.

*GOOGLE AND ROLLS-ROYCE PARTNER ON SHIPPING SAFETY AND NAVIGATION:* Rolls-Royce has agreed to partner with Google to improve its own software for detecting and avoiding objects at sea, Port Technology reports.

*The agreement will allow Rolls-Royce, one of the world’s leading providers of marine propulsion systems, to use Google’s Cloud Machine Learning Engine to analyze marine data sets.* Leveraging Google’s machine learning algorithms to detect patterns in these data sets which will then be applied to help Rolls-Royce’s software recognize and identify different objects in ship’s surroundings on the open ocean. 

*Rolls-Royce’s object detection technology can help with both manned and unmanned shipping vessels. *Rolls-Royce previously used the system as an advanced safety system for ships owned by Stena Line, a Swedish ship operator. This type of object detection and avoidance technology is also a step towards autonomous ships, much like how advanced driver assist systems in cars today are essential building blocks towards self-driving cars. Earlier this year, Rolls-Royce demonstrated the world’s first remotely controlled commercial vessel in Copenhagen’s harbor, and opened a research center in Finland dedicated to autonomous shipping.

*The company intends to eventually use small crews at centralized control centers to remotely operate unmanned cargo vessels around the world.* Several major Japanese shipping firms are similarly planning to build fleets of remotely controlled vessels. This type of model would drastically reduce labor costs for shipping companies, which can make up half the total costs of operating a cargo vessel. However, maritime laws and regulations will need to be rewritten in order for autonomous or remotely controlled commercial vessels to cross the world’s oceans. International shipping is regulated by the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO), which has said that it is considering changes that would enable unmanned ships to sail in international waters. In the meantime, shipping operators, their suppliers, and tech companies will accelerate their ongoing efforts to build sensors and software for unmanned vessels.

*RIDE-HAILNG FIRMS’ REGULATORY ISSUES IN WESTERN EUROPE: *Estonian ride-hailing company Taxify is moving into Paris for the first time, according to Engadget. The firm hopes that it will be able to carve out a large share of the city’s ride-hailing market by charging consumers 10% less on average than rival Uber, and taking 10% less in commission from drivers. Taxify, which operates in 18 countries, mostly in Europe, will only be able to use drivers with a professional chauffeur license (known as VTC).

*The company sees an opportunity in Western European markets as Uber confronts regulatory issues in the region. *The world’s largest ride-hailing firm has struggled to maintain a strong presence in Western Europe. Notably, it’s license to operate in London was rescinded last month by Transport for London (TfL), and its low-cost UberPOP service was temporarily banned in France after cab drivers protested the service. London was a major loss for Uber — its revenue was up 59% in the city in 2016 and it controlled 68% of the UK ride-hailing market, according to Dalia Research. Taxify entered London immediately following Uber’s loss of its license, and is furthering that push with its move into Paris.

*However, Taxify has been plagued with some of the same issues as Uber. *Only a week after it launched in London, Taxify was banned by TfL. Additionally, France’s National Union of Taxis and the head of the VTC Union have already attacked Taxify in the press, arguing that its business practices will hurt drivers and consumers.

*It’s looking increasingly likely that ride-hailing firms are fundamentally at-odds with many Western European cities’ regulatory policies. *Part of the reason TfL revoked Uber’s license in London was because the regulator said Uber failed to meet requirements around driver vetting and reporting practices. These requirements are designed for traditional taxi operators, and Uber and Taxify both argued after losing their licenses that they are technology platforms, not taxi operators. Therefore, they say, they should not be required to follow strict regulations that would add operational costs and complexity to their businesses. Moreover, Taxify’s experience shows that established taxi drivers and their unions, which have a great deal of sway in Western European countries, will always have ride-hailing firms in their sights. These challenges will persist until ride-hailing firms deal with these regulatory issues that have made Western Europe a particularly difficult market.

*In other news…*

· *Ford announced that all of its vehicles sold in the US will have native connectivity features by 2019, *according to The Star*. *In addition, the company plans to include native connectivity features in 90% of its vehicles sold in foreign markets by 2019. CEO Jim Hackett said the move will position the automaker well for a future where many competing automakers also offer connectivity features on all their models. Ford joins BMW, GM, and Mercedes-Benz in planning to build connectivity features into all their models in the coming years.
· *Boeing will acquire Aurora Flight Sciences, a manufacturer of drones and pilotless flying systems, in order to eventually start manufacturing flying taxis, *according to The Wall Street Journal. While flying taxis face technological and regulatory hurdles to get to market, the company views them as part of the future of transportation. In addition, CTO Greg Hyslop said the company will leverage Aurora’s machine learning technologies to bolster the technologies in its other offerings, which could include building machine learning applications for its planes and other aircraft.
· *Electric vehicle (EV) sales hit a yearly high in September, and Tesla leads all manufacturers in overall sales, *according to a new report from Inside EVs. Automakers delivered about 21,000 electric plug-in vehicles in the US last month, up from only 16,000 in August but off the monthly record for EV deliveries set back in December 2016. Tesla led all manufacturers with 8,095 EVs delivered last month, nearly twice the 4,112 delivered by GM, which came in second. This brings the total number of electric vehicles sold in the US this year to 142,514.

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Christine McCarty Named Finalist for 2017 Stevie Awards for Women In Business

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Ziegler, an investment bank and full service brokerage firm, is proud to announce that Christine McCarty, Chief Marketing Officer, is named a finalist for the 2017 Stevie Awards for Women In Business in the Female Executive of the Year category within the Banking and Financial Services industry.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) October 09, 2017

Ziegler, an investment bank and full service brokerage firm, is proud to announce that Christine McCarty, Chief Marketing Officer, is named a finalist for the 2017 Stevie Awards for Women In Business in the Female Executive of the Year category within the Banking and Financial Services industry.

The Stevie® Awards, the world's premier business awards, were created in 2002 to honor the positive impact and achievements of organizations and professionals across the world. Finalists are selected by average scores, which also determine gold, silver and bronze award placement. This year more than 1,500 nominations from 25 nations were reviewed. The results will be announced at the 14th annual awards dinner on Friday, November 17th in New York City.

Tom Paprocki, CEO of Ziegler, commented, “Ziegler continues to grow due to having strong talent such as Christine.” Mr. Paprocki continued, “I am proud of all of Christine’s accomplishments. She is an incredible value to Ziegler and I look forward to watching her continued success.”

As a director and the chief marketing officer, Christine is responsible for developing marketing strategies including: advertising, brand management, promotions, online marketing, social media, PR and internal communications. During her marketing leadership, Ziegler has grown to become the No. 1 healthcare/senior living underwriter by financings, according to Thomson Reuters’ 2016 league tables. In addition, she sits on the firm’s Operating and IT Governance Committees.

Prior to joining Ziegler, Christine was an assistant vice president in marketing and communications at Citi. In her 10 years at Citi, she managed and coordinated several marketing campaigns for internal and external purposes. Christine was one of four producers who managed Citi’s live stream television program that educated financial advisors on market trends and best practices. In addition, she oversaw the creation of educational and informative videos for employees and their clients.   

Christine is a graduate of Bucknell University. She has won first place at the Aurora Film Awards and third place at the International Film/Video Festival for her video work at Citi. Christine is also on the board of ACG’s Healthcare Committee. She holds a security license designation of the Series 7.

For a complete list of the 2017 Stevie Awards for Women In Business finalists, please click here.

For more information about Ziegler, please visit us at http://www.ziegler.com.

About Ziegler:
Ziegler is a privately held investment bank, capital markets, wealth management and proprietary investments firm, celebrating its 115th anniversary this year. Ziegler is ranked No. 1 in the country in healthcare/senior living underwriters by issuance and No. 4 by par amount (Thomson Reuters, 2016), and is ranked in the top 20 municipal underwriters in the country by volume (Bloomberg, 2016). Specializing in the healthcare, senior living, education and religion sectors, as well as general municipal and structured finance enables Ziegler to generate a positive impact on the communities it serves. Headquartered in Chicago with regional and branch offices throughout the United States, Ziegler provides its clients with capital raising, strategic advisory services, equity and fixed income sales & trading, wealth management and research. To learn more, visit http://www.ziegler.com.

Certain comments in this news release represent forward-looking statements made pursuant to the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This client’s experience may not be representative of the experience of other clients, nor is it indicative of future performance or success. The forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, in particular, the overall financial health of the securities industry, the strength of the healthcare sector of the U.S. economy and the municipal securities marketplace, the ability of the Company to underwrite and distribute securities, the market value of mutual fund portfolios and separate account portfolios advised by the Company, the volume of sales by its retail brokers, the outcome of pending litigation, and the ability to attract and retain qualified employees. Reported by PRWeb 20 hours ago.

Police hear gunshot, find 2 bodies inside Colorado home

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AURORA, Colo. (AP) — An investigation is underway after police found two people dead inside a suburban Denver home. Aurora officers called to conduct a welfare check at the home Friday evening say they heard a single gunshot as they approached. The Aurora Sentinel reports https://goo.gl/5vGku7 they called in additional resources and later found the […] Reported by Seattle Times 7 hours ago.
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