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Aurora school board rejects superintendent’s proposal in first big decision on school turnaround

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Aurora school board members voted against the superintendent’s plan to improve school performance at Lyn Knoll Elementary School after weighing competing recommendations Tuesday. Reported by Denver Post 8 hours ago.

Aurora, Canopy Stock Get a Required Boost with Sweden’s Marijuana Interest

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Canada Marijuana Stocks Find a Home in Sweden
Two of the top 10 most-traded shares in Sweden in January 2018 were Canada marijuana stocks, adding further proof that the marijuana market is growing more global with each passing day.

“Out of nowhere, the interest for Canadian cannabis shares has completely exploded in Sweden,” said Joakim Bornold from *Nordnet AB*, an online broker bank. “That’s where the money is, if there’s a will to continue legalizing markets.” (“Canadian cannabis stocks are latest fad for Swedish.

The post Aurora, Canopy Stock Get a Required Boost with Sweden’s Marijuana Interest appeared first on Profit Confidential. Reported by Profit Confidential 7 hours ago.

Byton collaborates with self-driving technology firm Aurora

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Chinese electric vehicle startup Byton has partnered with self-driving technology developer Aurora. Reported by Automotive Business Review 16 hours ago.

CBT Nuggets Releases Course on Databases with AWS

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New video training course with Anthony Sequeira teaches learners about the various database services offered within the Amazon Web Services platform, such as Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift, and ElastiCache.

EUGENE, Ore. (PRWEB) February 08, 2018

CBT Nuggets announces the release of a new video training course, AWS Solutions Architect - Database Services.

This 11-video intermediate training course serves as a practical overview of the various database services offered within the Amazon Web Services platform.

CBT Nuggets trainer Anthony Sequeira covers Relational Database services, Migration services, and SQL server; Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift, ElastiCache — and more.

The new CBT Nuggets series is mapped to the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification exam objectives by module. The series will comprise multiple course modules.

A New Model: One Skill Set, One Module
The AWS Solutions Architect - Database Services module represents an evolution in pedagogical methods at CBT Nuggets. Expanding on the core learning principle of “One Concept, One Nugget,” CBT Nuggets now produces skill-based modules that comprise a course series.

In the past, CBT Nuggets mapped learning for an exam or technical skill to sections within a single course.

“We decided to break it down into these small courses to make the material more accessible,” said Sequeira. “Learners can now take their pick based on their current knowledge, experience, and learning goals.”

For instance, if learners are already familiar with the AWS Compute Services, then they can skip that course. Conversely, if you just want to learn Databases, then it’s readily accessible as its own module.

Anthony Sequeira has been a CBT Nuggets trainer since 2012, and holds a variety of Juniper, Cisco, Microsoft, and AWS certifications. Anthony is also a CCIE in Routing and Switching. His earlier networking courses here at CBT Nuggets continue to be some of the top-rated courses in the library.

AWS Solutions Architect - Database Services is available as part of a CBT Nuggets subscription. Subscriptions are available for individuals or teams, and can be paid monthly, semi-annually, or yearly. Sign up today!

About CBT Nuggets: CBT Nuggets provides on-demand IT training for individuals and teams that is available 24/7, from any device. Reported by PRWeb 15 hours ago.

BYTON Partners with Leading Self-Driving Technology Company Aurora

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Reported by newKerala.com 21 minutes ago.

PolyMet mine supporters pack 1st of 2 meetings on permits

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AURORA, Minn. (AP) — The proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine got a big show of support at the first of two public meetings on key permits for the project. About 450 people gathered at Mesabi East High School in Aurora on Wednesday to weigh in. Minnesota House Speaker Kurt Daudt said PolyMet has “jumped through all […] Reported by Seattle Times 12 hours ago.

Margaret Qualley & Olivia Culpo Celebrate Dior's Spring-Summer 2018 Women's RTW Collection!

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Margaret Qualley keeps it chic and casual while posing for photographs at the 2018 Dior Spring-Summer Collection Launch Celebration held at Milk Garage on Tuesday (February 6) in New York City. The 23-year-old Leftovers star was joined at the event by Olivia Culpo, Leigh Lezark, Mia Moretti, Alexandra Richards, Karen Elson, Aurora James, Twin Shadow, [...] Reported by Just Jared 11 hours ago.

PHOTOS: Ahead of Valentine’s Day, teens learn to dance with seniors with dementia

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Students from Regis Jesuit High school, volunteers and staff danced the tango, the waltz and other classic moves with seniors with dementia at a pre-Valentine’s dance at Chelsea Place memory care center Feb. 8, 2018 in Aurora, Colorado. Reported by Denver Post 2 hours ago.

Man who fatally shot, dismembered and burned victim in Aurora homeless camp gets life sentence

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A man who fatally shot, dismembered and burned a victim at a homeless encampment in Aurora has been sentenced to life in prison. Reported by Denver Post 1 hour ago.

Colorado man gets life in prison for killing, dismemberment

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AURORA, Colo. (AP) — A 37-year-old man will spend the rest of his life in prison for shooting a man to death and dismembering his body near a homeless camp in Colorado. Richard Darling was sentenced Thursday after he was previously convicted of first-degree murder in the Oct. 31, 2015, death of Rey Pesina. Aurora […] Reported by Seattle Times 32 minutes ago.

A Detailed Timeline of The IMAGE Mission Recovery

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A Detailed Timeline of The IMAGE Mission Recovery Greenbelt MD (SPX) Feb 09, 2018

The Imager for Magnetopause-to-Aurora Global Exploration, or IMAGE, spacecraft was re-discovered in January 2018 after more than twelve years of silence. A powerhouse of magnetosphere and aurora research, the IMAGE mission was a key driver of studies of the Sun-Earth connection from its launch on March 25, 2000, until its last contact on Dec. 18, 2005. Now a watchful citizen scientist, NAS Reported by Space Daily 4 hours ago.

AffordableCollegesOnline.org Publishes Top Accelerated Nursing Degrees & Programs

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Higher Education Resource Ranks 50 Top Accelerated Nursing Programs for 2018

SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) February 09, 2018

AffordableCollegesOnline.org has issued its ranking of the Top Accelerated Nursing Degrees & Programs for 2018. Evaluated for program efficacy and affordability, five programs emerged to top this year’s list of 50: Newman University, Lincoln Memorial University, Colorado Christian University, University of Kentucky, and University of Alabama at Birmingham.

“The schools that stand out to us consistently demonstrate a commitment to providing quality online learning at a reasonable price,” said Dan Schuessler, CEO and Founder of AffordableCollegesOnline.org. “Students deserve the best, whether they’re attending school in a traditional classroom environment or in a virtual one.”

Schools credited on the Top 50 list must not only meet basic requirements but excel in critical areas. All schools ranked are accredited public or not-for-profit institutions. Critical factors include the effort of schools to make their programs affordable, high NCLEX pass rates and the accessibility of virtual learning.

The Top Accelerated Nursing Degrees & Programs ranking, as well as further information regarding this ranking’s methodology, may be found via the following link:

https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/nursing-programs/accelerated-nursing-programs/#4-year-best-college-ranking

A complete list of the Top 50 Accelerated Nursing Degrees & Programs may be found below:

Anderson University
Angelo State University
Appalachian State University
Aurora University
Ball State University
Bethel University
Clarkson College
Clemson University
Colorado Christian University
Cumberland University
East Carolina University
East Tennessee State University
Emporia State University
Fayetteville State University
Fitchburg State University
Fort Hays State University
Freed-Hardeman University
Indiana Wesleyan University
King University
Lander University
Lees-McRae College
Lincoln Memorial University
MacMurray College
Midwestern State University
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Newman University
North Carolina Central University
Northern Arizona University
Pittsburg State University
Plymouth State University
Schreiner University
Shepherd University
Shorter University
Tennessee Technological University
Texas Woman’s University
Towson University
University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Kentucky
University of Maine at Fort Kent
University of Memphis
University of North Alabama
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Northern Colorado
University of Rhode Island
University of South Alabama
University of Southern Indiana
Washington State University
Western Carolina University
Western Illinois University
Wichita State University

AffordableCollegesOnline.org began in 2012 to provide quality data and information about pursuing an affordable higher education. Our free community resource materials and tools span topics such as financial aid and college savings, opportunities for veterans and people with disabilities, and online learning resources. We feature higher education institutions that have developed online learning environments that include highly trained faculty, new technology and resources, and online support services to help students achieve educational and career success. We have been featured by more than 1,100 postsecondary institutions and nearly 130 government organizations. Reported by PRWeb 4 hours ago.

The 1 Number That Matters for the Hottest Marijuana Stock of 2018 (So Far)

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Aurora Cannabis just reported its latest quarterly results. Here's what you need to know. Reported by Motley Fool 1 hour ago.

Metal Innovations Inc. Re-Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

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Metal Innovations Inc., an FAA Certified Repair Station (KW7R756N) specializing in fixed and rotor wing repair, modification, maintenance, and parts manufacturing is proud to announce national re-certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by ASTRA, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

AURORA, Ore. (PRWEB) February 09, 2018

Metal Innovations Inc., is proud to announce national re-certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by ASTRA, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

“WBENC and its affiliates are amazing advocates for women; I highly encourage other women business owners to consider certification,” Said Kim Wilmes, CEO. “Their diligence and passion in regards to leveling the playing field and elevating WBE’s has opened doors and allowed all women owned business' to benefit.”

WBENC’s national standard of certification implemented by the ASTRA is a meticulous process including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection. The certification process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by a woman or women.

By including women-owned businesses among their suppliers, corporations and government agencies demonstrate their commitment to fostering diversity and the continued development of their supplier diversity programs.

About Metal Innovations Inc.:
Headquartered at the Aurora State Airport in Aurora, Oregon. Metal Innovations Inc. is an FAA Certified Repair Station #KW7R756N, PMA Authorized critical parts Facility, Cessna Service Center, and Certified WBENC WOSB providing over 22 years of impeccable and innovative repair, maintenance, modification, and manufacturing services for the air carrier, air cargo, corporate, and rotor wing markets. To learn more about Metal Innovations Inc., please visit http://www.metalinnovations.com.

Contact:
Kim Wilmes
Metal Innovations Inc.
22215 Yellow Gate Lane NE.
Aurora, Or. 97002
PH: +1 (503) 678-2807
E-MAIL: kim.wilmes(at)metalinnovations(dot)com

About WBENC:
Founded in 1997, WBENC is the nation’s leader in women’s business development and the leading third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women, with more than 13,000 certified Women’s Business Enterprises, 14 national Regional Partner Organizations, and over 300 Corporate Members. More than 1,000 corporations representing America’s most prestigious brands as well as many states, cities, and other entities accept WBENC Certification. For more information, visit http://www.wbenc.org. Reported by PRWeb 1 day ago.

Immigrants can sue federal detention center in Colorado over forced labor, appeals court says

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A lawsuit representing about 62,000 people who were held in an Aurora immigration detention center can proceed the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled. Reported by Denver Post 11 hours ago.

Crash briefly shuts down Aurora Bridge

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A multi-car accident on state Route 99 has blocked all but one lane of the Aurora Bridge. Reported by SeattlePI.com 10 hours ago.

It's time to start asking if Alphabet's big gamble on 'Other Bets' is about to go bust (GOOG)

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It's time to start asking if Alphabet's big gamble on 'Other Bets' is about to go bust (GOOG) · *Google announced Wednesday that it would reabsorb Nest, the smart appliance company that was running independently under Google's parent Alphabet.*
· *The move calls into question what a successful exit looks like for one of Alphabet's so-called Other Bets companies.*
· *Alphabet insiders have expressed confusion over the mission for Other Bets as key executives headed for the door.*

--------------------Two-and-a-half years ago, Google made a radical move that shocked the entire industry.

It split itself up.

The hodge-podge of side projects and skunkworks that didn't fit neatly into Google search and advertising business were spun out into their own separate companies, called "Other Bets."

Those projects, which included everything from self-driving cars to delivery drones, were reborn as independent entities with clever new names and big dreams: Verily (life sciences), Waymo (self-driving cars) and GV (a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups), to name a few. 

The hope was that one of these Other Bets would become the next multibillion-dollar tech company and help diversify parent company Alphabet's revenue sources beyond Google's digital ads business.

But this grand vision was always laden with some unanswered and uncomfortable questions: What does a successful Other Bet look like? When will one of those companies graduate from a mere "bet" to a winner that can stand on its own? Are they supposed to reach a point where they're big enough to spin out into a separate company outside Alphabet with a separate board of directors?

In short, when does an "Other Bet" stop being an Other Bet?

I've spoken to numerous people across various Alphabet companies over the last year, and none of them had a unified answer for what an Other Bet success story should look like.

On Wednesday, the question was thrust into the spotlight when Nest, a company that makes smart home appliances, was stripped of its Other Bet status and reabsorbed into Google. Instead of going it alone, Nest (which Google originally acquired in 2014 for $3.2 billion) was going into the mothership. 

I decided to loop back with some of those Alphabet insiders in light of the Nest news and get their thoughts. Nearly three years after the big Alphabet reorg, confusion remains. There's little consensus about whether the Nest move represents the first sign of a reversal of the Alphabet strategy. But it's clear that many insiders view Nest as the most overt example of significant shortcomings in the Other Bets blueprint which have until now played out more subtly. 

Some current and former Alphabet employees have told me the structure has been good for Google. Google, under CEO Sundar Pichai, no longer has to worry about spending time and effort managing far-out projects like internet balloons and self-driving cars. It can concentrate on improving core products like search, Gmail, and Google Maps while investing in growth areas like YouTube, AI, and hardware. Google has had an incredible run since Alphabet formed under this new structure.

And the structure seems to have allayed pressure from antsy shareholders, worried that Google was spending too much money on fanciful projects.

But the benefits to the new structure stop there, according to many insiders.

*An exodus of executives that speaks volumes*

In 2016, about a year after Alphabet's formation, a string of key executives left the company. Tony Fadell, the Nest CEO, stepped down in June 2016. Bill Maris, the CEO of GV, left in August 2016. Chris Urmson, the former tech lead of Google's self-driving car division also left in August of 2016. Craig Barratt, the CEO of Access (Google Fiber) left in October 2016. And Dave Vos, the head of X's drone delivery division called Project Wing, also left in October 2016. 

The friction seemed to be that the heads of some of Alphabet's Other Bets, or of divisions that were on track to become Other Bets, were frustrated by the Alphabet structure, according to some close to the company. They signed up with the promise of being CEOs running their own startups, but were instead constrained from the top by Alphabet's CFO Ruth Porat, who controlled funding, as well as by the whims of Google cofounders Larry Page and Sergey Brin.

It's no coincidence that many of these departing executives went on to start their own companies. Urmson now has his own self-driving car startup called Aurora, and Tony Fadell is running a new VC firm called Future Shape that plans to back early-stage tech startups. 

The vision of Alphabet was to create nimble startups, but many of the entrepreneurs tasked with leading these startups concluded that they had better prospects of accomplishing their goals outside Alphabet than within. 

*Make money or make an impact?*

Complicating matters is the fact that the medley of Other Bets have different definitions of success, some of which have little to do with business fundamentals.

Take Jigsaw, an "incubator" within Alphabet that develops products to solve real-world problems like attacks on free speech by foreign governments. Laudable though they may be, the goals are broad and nebulous, based around achievements like having "impact" as opposed to creating products that make money. That alone is at odds with the notion that Other Bets are supposed to find a way to turn themselves into real businesses.

Then there's X, the so-called "Moonshot Factory" that works on ambitious projects like wind energy and drone delivery. X's mission is to "graduate" its ideas into real companies that benefit Alphabet. But even the projects that have already graduated from X are all over the map. Some graduates like Waymo, Verily, and Chronicle (a cybersecurity company) became new Other Bets under Alphabet. But other graduates, the geothermal energy company Dandelion and construction company Flux became a independent companies outside the Alphabet.

*The big new revenue pool didn't even come from an Other Bet*

In the fourth quarter, Alphabet announced a major milestone in its quest to expand beyond advertising revenue —one of the main motives for creating the Other Bet companies. But the new source of non-advertising revenue, pegged at $1 billion a quarter, was not from an Other Bet. It came from Google Cloud, a business within Google itself. 

Apparently the Other Bet strategy is not the most efficient way to create a new multi-billion dollar business.

As for Nest, Alphabet's decision to bring the smart appliance company back to Google has been well received. One Nest employee told me this week that the move will help Nest better compete with the likes of Amazon and Ring in the connected home space. Plus, there weren't any layoffs. All Nest employees will continue to work on the same stuff. (However, Nest's cofounder Matt Rogers is stepping down soon, a sign he may have wanted to see Nest succeed on its own like all those other top Alphabet executives who left in 2016.)

For Nest employees, it's a happy ending, even if it's one that doesn't answer the question of whether their project's life as an Other Bet was a success or a failure. For the other Other Bets, and for Alphabet's overall vision, the lesson of Nest is less reassuring: There is no cohesive strategy. Many of you will fail. And the definition of success is constantly shifting.

*SEE ALSO: I've started to mine cryptocurrency, and it's surprisingly easy — but I'm still 8 months away from breaking even*

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Appeals court: Immigration detainees’ lawsuit can go forward

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DENVER (AP) — A federal appeals court says immigration detainees who were held at a private prison in Colorado can move forward with a lawsuit alleging they were required to do manual labor for as little as $1 a day while awaiting possible deportation. The GEO Group, which operates the 1,500-bed facility in Aurora, argued […] Reported by Seattle Times 20 hours ago.

Former priest charged with sexual abuse pleads to battery

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AURORA, Ill. (AP) — A former Catholic priest in suburban Chicago who was charged with sexually abusing two girls is likely returning to his native Colombia soon after pleading guilty to misdemeanor battery. The Kane County State’s Attorney’s office says it agreed to the plea deal Friday after prosecutors analyzed evidence, communicated with the victims’ […] Reported by Seattle Times 16 hours ago.

Police shoot man to death in Aurora traffic stop

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AURORA, Colo. (AP) — Police in a Denver suburb say one of their officers shot a man dead during a traffic stop. Aurora police officer Diana Cooley says in a blog post the shooting happened after officers approached a man in his car late Saturday. Cooley says the man was pronounced dead later at a […] Reported by Seattle Times 1 hour ago.
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