The Arapahoe County Coroner's Office has identified the man shot Saturday by an Aurora police officer as Troy Michael Jacques, 41, who died of multiple gunshot wounds.
Reported by Denver Post 16 hours ago.
Arapahoe County coroner identifies man killed Saturday by an Aurora police officer
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Man shot by police officer in suburban Denver ID’d
AURORA, Colo. (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a man who was shot and killed by a police officer in suburban Denver. The Aurora Sentinel reports 41-year-old Troy Michael Jacques was shot multiple times after police say he pulled a handgun on an officer Saturday night. Aurora Police Chief Nick Metz says he […]
Reported by Seattle Times 15 hours ago.
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Ports of Indiana Completes Unprecedented Four-year Growth Run
The Ports of Indiana handled 11.8 million tons in 2017, resulting in a 5 percent increase from 2016 and the second-highest annual shipment total in the organization’s 57-year history.
INDIANAPOLIS (PRWEB) February 14, 2018
The Ports of Indiana handled 11.8 million tons in 2017, resulting in a 5 percent increase from 2016 and the second-highest annual shipment total in the organization’s 57-year history. This was the fourth-consecutive year that the Ports of Indiana handled over 10 million tons of cargo, the only four years this has been accomplished. The ports’ average annual shipments in 2014-2017 totaled over 45 million tons, exceeding the previous four-year average by nearly 50 percent.
Major cargo increases for the Ports of Indiana in 2017 included coal (+9%), steel (+14%), fertilizer (+14%), ethanol (+14%), limestone (+26%), and minerals (+28%). Shipments of heavy lift and project cargoes, such as wind turbines, laboratory equipment and mega storage tanks, had a 27 percent increase.
“Ports of Indiana experienced a historic year and we look forward to extending our growth spurt in 2018,” said Ports of Indiana CEO Rich Cooper. “The arrival of world-class companies like Metro Ports and POSCO Steel in 2017, combined with unprecedented shipping levels at Mount Vernon and the development of major expansions at Jeffersonville and Burns Harbor, have the Ports of Indiana well positioned to help drive long-term future growth of Indiana businesses and our state economy.”· On Lake Michigan, the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor handled 2.8 million tons in 2017 completing the highest three-year total in the port’s history. Steel shipments were up 38 percent and large-dimensional cargoes increased nearly 27 percent, including the most valuable shipment ever to pass through Indiana’s ports – ICARUS – the world’s largest liquid argon particle hunter which was handled in July 2017. The instrument was shipped through the port in two semi-truck sized containers from Switzerland to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) in Batavia, Ill. Also in July, the country’s oldest stevedoring company – Metro Ports – became the new bulk terminal operator and immediately doubled the size of the port’s bulk terminal.
· On the Ohio River, the Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon handled 6.8 million tons in 2017, which is 7 percent higher than the previous year and over 200,000 tons more than the port’s previous record set in 2015. Key drivers of the record shipments included increases in coal (+9%), ethanol (+24%), fertilizer (+41%) and minerals (+28%). The port shipped just under 20 million tons over the past three years, which is a 60 percent increase of the previous three years. The port also handled more cargo in December than any other month in port history, exceeding the previous high set in October 2016.
· The Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville handled 2.2 million tons in consecutive years and completed a four-year average that is 60 percent higher than the previous four years. Fertilizer, grain and steel were the largest volume cargoes, making up about 90 percent of the port’s barge shipments moving up and down the Ohio River. In September 2017, POSCO, the fifth largest steel producer in the world, opened its new plant at the port. POSCO is a multinational company that ranks among Fortune’s top 250 companies and was recently named the ‘World’s Most Competitive Steelmaker’ for the eighth consecutive year by the globally-renowned steel information service provider, World Steel Dynamics.
Major port expansions are also being planned at the Jeffersonville and Burns Harbor facilities, supported by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s TIGER and FASTLANE grant programs. In 2017, Burns Harbor earned one of only 10 small project grants in the country awarded through the FASTLANE program. The approximately $20 million expansion will be developed over the next few years and include the construction of two rail yards, a new shipping berth, a truck marshalling yard, 1,200 foot expansion of a cargo dock and a new cargo terminal with multimodal connections for handling cargo transfers between ships, barges, rail cars, and trucks. Planning for a $17 million expansion at Jeffersonville was conducted in 2017 and construction will start in 2018 on the first phases of the project which will eventually include major rail extensions, a unit train rail siding, a bulk terminal and a new transmodal facility.
“Investing in our infrastructure is critical to the ports’ ongoing growth,” said Ports of Indiana Vice President Jody Peacock. “Developing new cargo terminals, unit train capabilities and intermodal facilities are required to maintain a modern port system that provides our customers with access to global markets and a sustainable competitive advantage. All three of our ports also became ‘fiber ready’ in 2017, and we’re continuing to look for ways our ports can add value for existing businesses and attract new multimodal companies to Indiana.”
The Ports of Indiana is also exploring the opportunity to expand its three-port system by adding a new port in southeast Indiana, inside the Cincinnati metropolitan area. In 2017, the Ports of Indiana entered into an agreement to purchase up to 725 acres of land along the Ohio River in Lawrenceburg and Aurora, Ind., as the potential home of a fourth state port. More than 80 percent of the original land purchase to build Indiana’s ports has been developed and the state has not opened a port since 1985. The Ports of Indiana will be conducting due diligence on the site throughout 2018.
About the Ports of Indiana: The Ports of Indiana is a statewide port authority managing three ports on the Ohio River and Lake Michigan. Established in 1961, the Ports of Indiana is a self-funded enterprise dedicated to growing Indiana’s economy by developing and maintaining a world-class port system. Information: portsofindiana.com Follow us on Twitter: @PortsofIndiana Reported by PRWeb 6 hours ago.
INDIANAPOLIS (PRWEB) February 14, 2018
The Ports of Indiana handled 11.8 million tons in 2017, resulting in a 5 percent increase from 2016 and the second-highest annual shipment total in the organization’s 57-year history. This was the fourth-consecutive year that the Ports of Indiana handled over 10 million tons of cargo, the only four years this has been accomplished. The ports’ average annual shipments in 2014-2017 totaled over 45 million tons, exceeding the previous four-year average by nearly 50 percent.
Major cargo increases for the Ports of Indiana in 2017 included coal (+9%), steel (+14%), fertilizer (+14%), ethanol (+14%), limestone (+26%), and minerals (+28%). Shipments of heavy lift and project cargoes, such as wind turbines, laboratory equipment and mega storage tanks, had a 27 percent increase.
“Ports of Indiana experienced a historic year and we look forward to extending our growth spurt in 2018,” said Ports of Indiana CEO Rich Cooper. “The arrival of world-class companies like Metro Ports and POSCO Steel in 2017, combined with unprecedented shipping levels at Mount Vernon and the development of major expansions at Jeffersonville and Burns Harbor, have the Ports of Indiana well positioned to help drive long-term future growth of Indiana businesses and our state economy.”· On Lake Michigan, the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor handled 2.8 million tons in 2017 completing the highest three-year total in the port’s history. Steel shipments were up 38 percent and large-dimensional cargoes increased nearly 27 percent, including the most valuable shipment ever to pass through Indiana’s ports – ICARUS – the world’s largest liquid argon particle hunter which was handled in July 2017. The instrument was shipped through the port in two semi-truck sized containers from Switzerland to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) in Batavia, Ill. Also in July, the country’s oldest stevedoring company – Metro Ports – became the new bulk terminal operator and immediately doubled the size of the port’s bulk terminal.
· On the Ohio River, the Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon handled 6.8 million tons in 2017, which is 7 percent higher than the previous year and over 200,000 tons more than the port’s previous record set in 2015. Key drivers of the record shipments included increases in coal (+9%), ethanol (+24%), fertilizer (+41%) and minerals (+28%). The port shipped just under 20 million tons over the past three years, which is a 60 percent increase of the previous three years. The port also handled more cargo in December than any other month in port history, exceeding the previous high set in October 2016.
· The Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville handled 2.2 million tons in consecutive years and completed a four-year average that is 60 percent higher than the previous four years. Fertilizer, grain and steel were the largest volume cargoes, making up about 90 percent of the port’s barge shipments moving up and down the Ohio River. In September 2017, POSCO, the fifth largest steel producer in the world, opened its new plant at the port. POSCO is a multinational company that ranks among Fortune’s top 250 companies and was recently named the ‘World’s Most Competitive Steelmaker’ for the eighth consecutive year by the globally-renowned steel information service provider, World Steel Dynamics.
Major port expansions are also being planned at the Jeffersonville and Burns Harbor facilities, supported by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s TIGER and FASTLANE grant programs. In 2017, Burns Harbor earned one of only 10 small project grants in the country awarded through the FASTLANE program. The approximately $20 million expansion will be developed over the next few years and include the construction of two rail yards, a new shipping berth, a truck marshalling yard, 1,200 foot expansion of a cargo dock and a new cargo terminal with multimodal connections for handling cargo transfers between ships, barges, rail cars, and trucks. Planning for a $17 million expansion at Jeffersonville was conducted in 2017 and construction will start in 2018 on the first phases of the project which will eventually include major rail extensions, a unit train rail siding, a bulk terminal and a new transmodal facility.
“Investing in our infrastructure is critical to the ports’ ongoing growth,” said Ports of Indiana Vice President Jody Peacock. “Developing new cargo terminals, unit train capabilities and intermodal facilities are required to maintain a modern port system that provides our customers with access to global markets and a sustainable competitive advantage. All three of our ports also became ‘fiber ready’ in 2017, and we’re continuing to look for ways our ports can add value for existing businesses and attract new multimodal companies to Indiana.”
The Ports of Indiana is also exploring the opportunity to expand its three-port system by adding a new port in southeast Indiana, inside the Cincinnati metropolitan area. In 2017, the Ports of Indiana entered into an agreement to purchase up to 725 acres of land along the Ohio River in Lawrenceburg and Aurora, Ind., as the potential home of a fourth state port. More than 80 percent of the original land purchase to build Indiana’s ports has been developed and the state has not opened a port since 1985. The Ports of Indiana will be conducting due diligence on the site throughout 2018.
About the Ports of Indiana: The Ports of Indiana is a statewide port authority managing three ports on the Ohio River and Lake Michigan. Established in 1961, the Ports of Indiana is a self-funded enterprise dedicated to growing Indiana’s economy by developing and maintaining a world-class port system. Information: portsofindiana.com Follow us on Twitter: @PortsofIndiana Reported by PRWeb 6 hours ago.
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5 Things to Love About Aurora Cannabis' Q2 Report, and 1 Horrifying Statistic
Aurora Cannabis' lightning-quick expansion remains on track, but it could come at a price to shareholders.
Reported by Motley Fool 5 hours ago.
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All Suites Extended-Stay Hotel Opens On the West Side of New Orleans, Louisiana
Brand new all suites hotel featuring full kitchens, free WiFi, free daily hot breakfast buffet and evening socials
NEW ORLEANS (PRWEB) February 14, 2018
The 119-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in New Orleans, Louisiana is now open for business. Located at 1080 Elmwood Park Boulevard, the all-suite Residence Inn New Orleans Elmwood will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Elmwood Hospitality, LLC and managed by Baywood Hotels, Inc.
The extended-stay hotel is located six miles from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and offers its guests convenient access to the Mercedes Benz Superdome, the Smoothie King Center and the National World War II Museum. Rates vary depending on length of stay.
“We are excited to be a part of the growth happening in New Orleans" said GM, Colin Dickerson. "When people see new buildings going up, they get excited and that is what will bring more into the city"
Residence Inn properties are designed as all-suite hotels that offer studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites. Guests looking for a revitalizing sleep experience will enjoy the hotel’s plush mattresses and crisp linens, while guests focused on being productive will value their suite’s large, well-lit work desk, ergonomic chair and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Designed for stays of five nights or more, each suite also has a fully-equipped kitchen with a coffeemaker, microwave oven and residential-sized appliances.
The Residence Inn New Orleans Elmwood rotates a wide selection of healthy choices and fan favorites at our free hot breakfast every day. Start with favorites like bacon and eggs, Greek yogurt, cut fruit or waffles and make it yours with our extensive toppings, ranging from fresh spinach and cheese to sliced almonds and strawberries. Enjoy all the options you need to start your morning with endless possibilities.
Extending the feeling of comfortable living on the road, the Residence Inn New Orleans Elmwood offers guests inviting and functional public spaces to relax or collaborate. Road warriors and families alike enjoy the hotel’s grocery delivery service, complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour onsite food and beverage market, dry cleaning services, and onsite guest laundry room. The hotel’s weeknight evening gatherings - the Residence Inn Mix offers a casual, relaxing environment where guests can be as social as they want, while enjoying premium beers and connection to local flavors. The hotel also maintains a business library where guests can fax, copy and print materials, and provides guests with a meeting room, a heated outdoor swimming pool, exercise room and Sport Court®.
About Baywood Hotels Inc.
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 5 hours ago.
NEW ORLEANS (PRWEB) February 14, 2018
The 119-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in New Orleans, Louisiana is now open for business. Located at 1080 Elmwood Park Boulevard, the all-suite Residence Inn New Orleans Elmwood will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Elmwood Hospitality, LLC and managed by Baywood Hotels, Inc.
The extended-stay hotel is located six miles from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and offers its guests convenient access to the Mercedes Benz Superdome, the Smoothie King Center and the National World War II Museum. Rates vary depending on length of stay.
“We are excited to be a part of the growth happening in New Orleans" said GM, Colin Dickerson. "When people see new buildings going up, they get excited and that is what will bring more into the city"
Residence Inn properties are designed as all-suite hotels that offer studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites. Guests looking for a revitalizing sleep experience will enjoy the hotel’s plush mattresses and crisp linens, while guests focused on being productive will value their suite’s large, well-lit work desk, ergonomic chair and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Designed for stays of five nights or more, each suite also has a fully-equipped kitchen with a coffeemaker, microwave oven and residential-sized appliances.
The Residence Inn New Orleans Elmwood rotates a wide selection of healthy choices and fan favorites at our free hot breakfast every day. Start with favorites like bacon and eggs, Greek yogurt, cut fruit or waffles and make it yours with our extensive toppings, ranging from fresh spinach and cheese to sliced almonds and strawberries. Enjoy all the options you need to start your morning with endless possibilities.
Extending the feeling of comfortable living on the road, the Residence Inn New Orleans Elmwood offers guests inviting and functional public spaces to relax or collaborate. Road warriors and families alike enjoy the hotel’s grocery delivery service, complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour onsite food and beverage market, dry cleaning services, and onsite guest laundry room. The hotel’s weeknight evening gatherings - the Residence Inn Mix offers a casual, relaxing environment where guests can be as social as they want, while enjoying premium beers and connection to local flavors. The hotel also maintains a business library where guests can fax, copy and print materials, and provides guests with a meeting room, a heated outdoor swimming pool, exercise room and Sport Court®.
About Baywood Hotels Inc.
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 5 hours ago.
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Aurora approves city’s first gay pride parade for June
AURORA, Ill. (AP) — The city of Aurora will have its first gay pride parade this June. Members of the Aurora City Council’s Government Operations committee voted Tuesday to allow the parade. The (Arlington Heights) Daily Herald reports that city procedures specify that the committee makes the final determination on parade permits. The parade will […]
Reported by Seattle Times 2 hours ago.
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UK and Asian tech leaders share excellence at GREAT Festival of Innovation
Announced to appear in Asia for the first time will be UK-developed AI robot dog MiRoHONG KONG, Feb. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Some of the world's leading entrepreneurs, business leaders, academics and creatives will gather to explore topics of innovation and technological excellence at the GREAT Festival of Innovation in Hong Kong from 21 to 24 March. The Festival will showcase some of the UK's most advanced technology, including the UK-designed and developed *autonomous robot dog MiRo*, which will be shown in Asia for the first time.Part of UK technology to showcase in Hong Kong will be MiRo, a companion robot with six senses capable of emotional engagement (credit: Consequential Robotics)
Organised by the UK's Department for International Trade, the event has already attracted a host of top names at the cutting edge of their sectors. The four-day Festival will examine the future challenges and opportunities of an increasingly connected world, bringing to Hong Kong some of Asia and the UK's lead experts in technology and innovation. The Festival aims to deliver further growth and investment through enhanced international trade for Hong Kong's technology and business sectors.
Speaking at the Festival will be a number of entrepreneurs who have been pioneers in their technology fields. These include *Brent Hoberman*, Co-founder of Lastminue.com and Executive Chairman of the leading digital start-up incubator Founders Factory; *Ambarish Mitra*, Co-founder and CEO of the world's first AI powered visual discovery browser Blippar; *Heba Bevan*, Founder and CEO of UtterBerry, smart sensing technology designed for infrastructure monitoring that is set to shape the smart cities of the future; and *Alex Kong*, Founder of Hong Kong currency transfer firm TNG Wallet who have recently expanded their services to the UK.
The Festival will also hear from thought leaders who are globally recognised as experts in their field. Joining from Singapore is *Sanjay Aurora,* Managing Director, APAC of Darktrace who is responsible for leading the expansion of the company and its award-winning Enterprise Immune System technology for cyber security in the Asia Pacific region. Japan-based *Eiji Uda*, Chairman and CEO of digital knowledge management provider Yext and Chief Technology and Innovation Officer for Tokyo 2020, will take part in an exciting panel to discuss the future of how sport will be experienced. Sharing insights into advancements in information and communications technology for smarter cities will be *Shinya Kukita*, Chief Engineer from Japan's NEC Corporation who has partnered on notable flagships smart city initiatives in the UK.
Alongside engaging sessions, panels and workshops, there will be a showcase of some of the UK's leading technology. Travelling to Asia for the first time is UK-designed and developed *autonomous robot dog MiRo*. MiRo the robot dog is the creation of designer-in-residence to the University of Sheffield engineering faculty, Sebastian Conran CEO of London/Bristol based *Consequential Robotics*. A companion robot with six senses capable of emotional engagement, MiRo has been developed in conjunction with Sheffield Robotics to enhance quality of later life. Also showcasing will be *McLaren Design Studio* who will present their VR technology that allows customers to design their own driving experience and interiors.
Day One of the Festival will have a strong tech focus; some of the sessions announced so far include *FinTech Futures*, a look at technologies such as blockchain, apps and online lending that are driving start-ups in the financial sector; *Disruption in Business*, equipping businesses with the knowledge to master the societal and technological changes to come; and *Securing the Global Network*, a discussion into strategies for the increasingly important cyber-security.
Other tech sessions include *Smart Cities: From Simulation to Citizens*, an insight into how the evolution of connected living environments;* Dawn of the AI Age*, a look at how artificial intelligence and machine learning will impact businesses of today; and *Ageing Well*, in an era where older people will form a significant portion of the population, a look into what technologies will revolutionise the support we give to live a healthier life for all.
Outside of the conference programme, the Festival offers Asia's business leaders the chance to meet handpicked counterparts from across the UK and to discuss possible future trading and investment opportunities.
Several hundred invited delegates will attend the Hong Kong event, which takes place at the Asia Society Hong Kong Centre and will feature more than 60 panels and events over its four days.
For more information, please visit great.gov.uk/innovation or follow the hashtag #GREATinnovation.
*High-resolution images can be downloaded here:
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*About GREAT Festival of Innovation 2018 *
The GREAT Festival of Innovation, to be held at Asia Society Hong Kong Centre from 21 to 24 March 2018, is the third of its kind after the success of the GREAT Festivals of Creativity in Istanbul (2014) and Shanghai (2015). Its vision is to share innovation and create life-long partnerships that will drive the future of free trade and prosperity between the UK, Hong Kong and the region.
The Festival will explore the latest in cutting-edge innovation and the future of how we work, live, play and learn through a series of talks, panels and interactive workshops over four days. Bringing together some of the world's brightest minds, business leaders and policy makers, the Festival will provide a unique platform for powerful future partnerships.
*The GREAT Campaign*
Bringing the best of Britain to the world
The GREAT Britain campaign showcases the best of what the whole nation has to offer to inspire the world and encourage people to visit, do business, invest and study in the UK. It is the Government's most ambitious international promotional campaign, uniting the efforts of the public and private sector to generate jobs and growth for Britain. The campaign has already secured confirmed economic returns of GBP3.1bn for the UK.
The UK has a huge amount to offer, with world-class universities, ground breaking research, high tech start-ups and entrepreneurial business people. Global leaders in the creative industries like music, fashion, design and film, the UK can offer visitors unforgettable experiences, breath-taking landscapes and iconic attractions.
The GREAT Britain campaign captures the best of all that is familiar about the UK, but also what is new and surprising about the country.
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Colorado VNA Partners with Health Recovery Solutions to Launch Telemedicine Pilot
Colorado Visiting Nurse Association Partners with Health Recovery Solutions to reduce hospital readmissions for heart failure patients through a pilot telemedicine program
DENVER (PRWEB) February 15, 2018
In October 2017, Colorado Visiting Nurse Association’s (VNA) partnered with innovative telehealth company, Health Recovery Solutions (HRS), to launch a pilot intervention program for adults living with heart failure.
Individuals with heart disease have a national average 30-day readmission rate of 24%.[1] Colorado VNA is hoping to significantly reduce this rate for their home health heart failure clients with the use of remote monitoring technology through HRS’ telehealth software.
Colorado VNA clients placed on telemedicine are provided with 4G tablets pre-loaded with the HRS software. The tablets are paired with Bluetooth biometric devices which allow patients to take their blood pressure, weight, heart rate, and more. The HRS software provides patients with daily reminders to take their vitals, answer symptom related questions, manage their medication while also providing educational content on their condition. Meanwhile, the HRS software also allows clinicians the ability to monitor patient vitals and respond to high-risk alerts when patients are at risk for hospital readmission.
“The program was easy to understand, and the tablet was very easy to use,” said the wife of a telemedicine client. She adds, “the tablet provided valuable education and videos and overall the program kept [my husband] from returning to the hospital and doctor’s office.”
Colorado VNA clinicians use the unique ability of the HRS software to support enhanced care continuity by combining in-home visits with video, phone, and text communication to patient tablets. This allows clinicians the ability to routinely communicate with patients, to follow up on their symptoms and care plan adherence. Communication tools available through the software are designed to complement traditional at home care. Laurel Thompson, RN, is the Clinical Manager at Colorado VNA who is monitoring patients on the program. Thompson adds “the virtual visits have the potential to be a valuable supplement to in-home visits.”
CEO of Colorado VNA, Chris Lee states “We believe that the HRS platform can help us reduce hospital readmissions and improve the health status of vulnerable, high-risk individuals with heart failure, an exponentially growing segment of our state’s older adults.”
The pilot program was made possible by a partnership with several area physician groups and hospitals, such as The Medical Center of Aurora and Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates, and with philanthropic assistance from Caring for Colorado and Telligen Community Initiative. Lee comments, “this pilot is helping us advance new partnerships with other healthcare providers to build a team-based, cost-effective telemedicine program that fosters a culture of health, respect, and communication so that our clients can manage and live with their chronic illness during and beyond their time with Colorado VNA.”
CEO of HRS, Jarrett Bauer adds “we hope that our partnership helps Colorado VNA reach their goals of lowering hospital readmission rates for their heart failure patients and for keeping patients healthy and at home.”
[1] O’Connor, C. M. (2017). High Heart Failure Readmission Rates. JACC: Heart Failure, 5(5), 393. doi:10.1016/j.jchf.2017.03.011
About Colorado VNA
Colorado Visiting Nurse Association’s (VNA) mission is to provide the most appropriate range of health care solutions to allow adults to maximize independence and to heal and age at home.
Colorado VNA was founded in 1889 as The Denver Flower Mission to comfort Denver’s sick and poor. By the mid-1900s, Colorado VNA’s programs had grown to include immunizations and home visits, all overseen by a dedicated corps of 50+ nurses. In later years the agency added hospice and palliative care as well as a variety of wellness programs.
In 2016, Colorado VNA merged with its Greeley, CO-based sister agency RVNA, which was founded in 1979 to serve Weld County residents following a reduction in home health services previously provided by the County Health Department.
Today, Colorado VNA is a comprehensive home and community health and wellness care agency that provides a cost-effective array of supports and services, such as medical foot care, home-based nursing and physical therapy, and home-based hospice care to maximize function, safety, and independence so our older adult loved ones can remain where they most desire – home. For more information go to http://www.vnacolorado.org or call (303) 698 - 2121.
About Health Recovery Solutions
Health Recovery Solutions (HRS) supplies leading home care agencies with the most advanced remote monitoring platform focused on changing patient behavior to reduce readmissions and improve clinical outcomes. HRS’ disease-specific engagement kits are customized with educational video, care plans, medication reminders while integrated with Bluetooth peripherals to engage patients.
For clinicians, HRS' software allows for the management of high-risk patients and provides seamless communication with them through video chat, wound imaging and text messaging. For family members and caregivers, HRS' software gives them the ability to be fully involved in their family member's care and well-being. To learn more about Health Recovery Solutions, visit http://www.healthrecoverysolutions.com or call (347) 699 – 6477 Reported by PRWeb 5 hours ago.
DENVER (PRWEB) February 15, 2018
In October 2017, Colorado Visiting Nurse Association’s (VNA) partnered with innovative telehealth company, Health Recovery Solutions (HRS), to launch a pilot intervention program for adults living with heart failure.
Individuals with heart disease have a national average 30-day readmission rate of 24%.[1] Colorado VNA is hoping to significantly reduce this rate for their home health heart failure clients with the use of remote monitoring technology through HRS’ telehealth software.
Colorado VNA clients placed on telemedicine are provided with 4G tablets pre-loaded with the HRS software. The tablets are paired with Bluetooth biometric devices which allow patients to take their blood pressure, weight, heart rate, and more. The HRS software provides patients with daily reminders to take their vitals, answer symptom related questions, manage their medication while also providing educational content on their condition. Meanwhile, the HRS software also allows clinicians the ability to monitor patient vitals and respond to high-risk alerts when patients are at risk for hospital readmission.
“The program was easy to understand, and the tablet was very easy to use,” said the wife of a telemedicine client. She adds, “the tablet provided valuable education and videos and overall the program kept [my husband] from returning to the hospital and doctor’s office.”
Colorado VNA clinicians use the unique ability of the HRS software to support enhanced care continuity by combining in-home visits with video, phone, and text communication to patient tablets. This allows clinicians the ability to routinely communicate with patients, to follow up on their symptoms and care plan adherence. Communication tools available through the software are designed to complement traditional at home care. Laurel Thompson, RN, is the Clinical Manager at Colorado VNA who is monitoring patients on the program. Thompson adds “the virtual visits have the potential to be a valuable supplement to in-home visits.”
CEO of Colorado VNA, Chris Lee states “We believe that the HRS platform can help us reduce hospital readmissions and improve the health status of vulnerable, high-risk individuals with heart failure, an exponentially growing segment of our state’s older adults.”
The pilot program was made possible by a partnership with several area physician groups and hospitals, such as The Medical Center of Aurora and Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates, and with philanthropic assistance from Caring for Colorado and Telligen Community Initiative. Lee comments, “this pilot is helping us advance new partnerships with other healthcare providers to build a team-based, cost-effective telemedicine program that fosters a culture of health, respect, and communication so that our clients can manage and live with their chronic illness during and beyond their time with Colorado VNA.”
CEO of HRS, Jarrett Bauer adds “we hope that our partnership helps Colorado VNA reach their goals of lowering hospital readmission rates for their heart failure patients and for keeping patients healthy and at home.”
[1] O’Connor, C. M. (2017). High Heart Failure Readmission Rates. JACC: Heart Failure, 5(5), 393. doi:10.1016/j.jchf.2017.03.011
About Colorado VNA
Colorado Visiting Nurse Association’s (VNA) mission is to provide the most appropriate range of health care solutions to allow adults to maximize independence and to heal and age at home.
Colorado VNA was founded in 1889 as The Denver Flower Mission to comfort Denver’s sick and poor. By the mid-1900s, Colorado VNA’s programs had grown to include immunizations and home visits, all overseen by a dedicated corps of 50+ nurses. In later years the agency added hospice and palliative care as well as a variety of wellness programs.
In 2016, Colorado VNA merged with its Greeley, CO-based sister agency RVNA, which was founded in 1979 to serve Weld County residents following a reduction in home health services previously provided by the County Health Department.
Today, Colorado VNA is a comprehensive home and community health and wellness care agency that provides a cost-effective array of supports and services, such as medical foot care, home-based nursing and physical therapy, and home-based hospice care to maximize function, safety, and independence so our older adult loved ones can remain where they most desire – home. For more information go to http://www.vnacolorado.org or call (303) 698 - 2121.
About Health Recovery Solutions
Health Recovery Solutions (HRS) supplies leading home care agencies with the most advanced remote monitoring platform focused on changing patient behavior to reduce readmissions and improve clinical outcomes. HRS’ disease-specific engagement kits are customized with educational video, care plans, medication reminders while integrated with Bluetooth peripherals to engage patients.
For clinicians, HRS' software allows for the management of high-risk patients and provides seamless communication with them through video chat, wound imaging and text messaging. For family members and caregivers, HRS' software gives them the ability to be fully involved in their family member's care and well-being. To learn more about Health Recovery Solutions, visit http://www.healthrecoverysolutions.com or call (347) 699 – 6477 Reported by PRWeb 5 hours ago.
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CLS Holdings USA Launches New Website
Las Vegas, NV , Feb. 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLS Holdings USA, Inc. (OTCQB: CLSH) “CLS,” a development stage diversified cannabis company operating as Cannabis Life Science, today announced that it has launched a new updated corporate website at: http://www.clsholdingsinc.com The new website provides the latest details on CLS as well as information on the Oasis Cannabis companies that CLS is in the process of acquiring.
*About Oasis Cannabis *(http://oasiscannabis.com)
Oasis Cannabis has operated a cannabis dispensary in the Las Vegas market since dispensaries first opened in Nevada in 2015 and has been recognized as one of the top marijuana retailers in the state. Its location within walking distance to the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown Las Vegas in combination with its delivery service to residents allows it to efficiently serve both locals and tourists in the Las Vegas area. The company recently commenced wholesale offerings of cannabis in Nevada with the launch of its City Trees brand of cannabis concentrates and cannabis-infused products in August 2017. An expansion of its cultivation and production facility is currently underway and is expected to be completed during the second half of 2018.
*About CLS Holdings USA*
CLS Holdings USA, Inc. (OTCQB: CLSH) plans to become a diversified cannabis company and is expanding its corporate strategy to becoming a fully licensed integrated cannabis producer and retailer in Nevada and other western states. Its strategy and business model will be similar to Canopy Growth (WEED.TO), Aurora Cannabis (ACB.TO) and GB Sciences (GBLX).
CLS stands for "Cannabis Life Sciences," in recognition of the Company's patent pending proprietary method of extracting various cannabinoids from the marijuana plant and converting them into products with a higher level of quality and consistency. CLS has recently received a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent Office for this methodology. The Company's business model includes licensing operations, processing operations, processing facilities, sale of products, brand creation and consulting services.
*Disclaimer*
CLS has executed a definitive agreement to acquire the Oasis Cannabis companies (Alternative Solutions, LLC). The closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of a number of conditions including our ability to raise cash, and as a result, there can be no assurance that we will be able to close the Oasis Acquisition. See CLS Holdings USA’s filings with the SEC for additional details.
Twitter: @CLSHusa
*Forward Looking Statements*
This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to anticipated future events, future results of operations or future financial performance. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to whether certain transactions will be completed, the terms of such transactions, the descriptions of the companies and the business that any potential target companies could bring to CLS Holdings. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may,""might,""will,""should,""intends,""expects,""plans,""goals,""projects,""anticipates,""believes,""estimates,""predicts,""potential," or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are only predictions, are uncertain and involve substantial known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, levels of activity or performance to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity or performance expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. We cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity or performance and we cannot guaranty that the proposed transactions described in this press release will occur. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date that they were made. These cautionary statements should be considered together with any written or oral forward-looking statements that we may issue in the future. Except as required by applicable law, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to reflect actual results, later events or circumstances or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
CLS Holdings USA has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Oasis Cannabis, which is expected to close in the second quarter of 2018. See CLS Holdings USA filings with the SEC for additional details.
CONTACT: Contact Information:
Corporate: Chairman and CEO Jeff Binder
jeff@clsholdingsinc.com
888-438-9132
Investors:
Hayden IR
CLSH@haydenir.com
917-658-7878 Reported by GlobeNewswire 1 hour ago.
*About Oasis Cannabis *(http://oasiscannabis.com)
Oasis Cannabis has operated a cannabis dispensary in the Las Vegas market since dispensaries first opened in Nevada in 2015 and has been recognized as one of the top marijuana retailers in the state. Its location within walking distance to the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown Las Vegas in combination with its delivery service to residents allows it to efficiently serve both locals and tourists in the Las Vegas area. The company recently commenced wholesale offerings of cannabis in Nevada with the launch of its City Trees brand of cannabis concentrates and cannabis-infused products in August 2017. An expansion of its cultivation and production facility is currently underway and is expected to be completed during the second half of 2018.
*About CLS Holdings USA*
CLS Holdings USA, Inc. (OTCQB: CLSH) plans to become a diversified cannabis company and is expanding its corporate strategy to becoming a fully licensed integrated cannabis producer and retailer in Nevada and other western states. Its strategy and business model will be similar to Canopy Growth (WEED.TO), Aurora Cannabis (ACB.TO) and GB Sciences (GBLX).
CLS stands for "Cannabis Life Sciences," in recognition of the Company's patent pending proprietary method of extracting various cannabinoids from the marijuana plant and converting them into products with a higher level of quality and consistency. CLS has recently received a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent Office for this methodology. The Company's business model includes licensing operations, processing operations, processing facilities, sale of products, brand creation and consulting services.
*Disclaimer*
CLS has executed a definitive agreement to acquire the Oasis Cannabis companies (Alternative Solutions, LLC). The closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of a number of conditions including our ability to raise cash, and as a result, there can be no assurance that we will be able to close the Oasis Acquisition. See CLS Holdings USA’s filings with the SEC for additional details.
Twitter: @CLSHusa
*Forward Looking Statements*
This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to anticipated future events, future results of operations or future financial performance. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to whether certain transactions will be completed, the terms of such transactions, the descriptions of the companies and the business that any potential target companies could bring to CLS Holdings. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may,""might,""will,""should,""intends,""expects,""plans,""goals,""projects,""anticipates,""believes,""estimates,""predicts,""potential," or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are only predictions, are uncertain and involve substantial known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, levels of activity or performance to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity or performance expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. We cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity or performance and we cannot guaranty that the proposed transactions described in this press release will occur. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date that they were made. These cautionary statements should be considered together with any written or oral forward-looking statements that we may issue in the future. Except as required by applicable law, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to reflect actual results, later events or circumstances or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
CLS Holdings USA has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Oasis Cannabis, which is expected to close in the second quarter of 2018. See CLS Holdings USA filings with the SEC for additional details.
CONTACT: Contact Information:
Corporate: Chairman and CEO Jeff Binder
jeff@clsholdingsinc.com
888-438-9132
Investors:
Hayden IR
CLSH@haydenir.com
917-658-7878 Reported by GlobeNewswire 1 hour ago.
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America always thirsty for more blood that even children can shed
Nikolas Cruz, 19-year-old student, who opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas School in Florida, and who had been excluded for disciplinary offences, was armed with an AR-15 semi-automatic 5,56-mm caliber rifle. This rifle is used by US police and is available as a civilian weapon, intended for self-defense and hunting.Cruz had a significant stock of ammunition with him and managed to kill 17 people. The same rifle was used during previous mass shootings in the United States, such as the Orlando nightclub shooting, in a cinema in Aurora, Colorado, in a church in Texas, and at Sandy Hook school. According to CNN, Cruz bought the rifle last year and successfully passed the test, which a natural person has to take in the USA before buying firearms.Nikolas Cruz is believed to be an orphaned teenager, whose father died of a serious illness 12 years ago, and his adoptive mother died from pneumonia last year.The US-made semi-automatic assault rifle AR-15 is a descendant of the famous M-16 rifle. The AR-15 uses a smaller caliber of rounds - 5.56 (45 mm) instead of M-16's 7.62.The AR-15 assault rifle, the first modification of which was first released in 1958, is capable of breaking through a standard army helmet. The semi-automatic rifle releases one bullet each time the trigger is pulled.In the US, the AR-15 is a regular police weapon. This is also the most common version of weapons allowed for sales to the public. In accordance with the federal law, a US citizen is eligible to acquiring an AR-15 once they turn 18 years of age. As of 2016, Americans citizens own up to 10 million AR-15. In total, US citizens hold up to 300 million privately-owned weapons. Another bloodbath at yet another American school has raised the issue of the need to take measures to control the circulation of weapons in the United States. Barack Obama tried to do something about the problem, although to no avail. Interestingly, one of the slogans that incumbent President Donald Trump used in his campaign was about the protection of the second amendment to the Constitution that guarantees the Americans the right to own weapons. Trump has earlier reproached the Democrats for their attempts to deprive US citizens of the right. His opponents say that one should strengthen control over the sale of weapons and thereby prevent risks of future tragedies.President Trump sent his prayers and condolences to victims of the terrible tragedy in Florida. Yet, many Americans believe that instead of sending prayers, the president should do something about gun control. Meanwhile, Florida Senator Marco Rubio expressed doubts that establishing gun control could have prevented the Florida school shooting. "I think that we can always have that debate but if you're going to have the debate about this particular incident, you should know the facts of that incident before you run out and prescribe some law you claim could have prevented it," Rubio said.Not that long ago, Donald Trump said that there would have been a smaller number of victims in Paris during the attacks in in November 2015 if ordinary French citizens had had the right to carry arms. Responding to a counter-comment about the number of mass shootings in the United States over the past two years, Trump said that if criminals could not have guns, they would have bombs. Since 2016, the United States has seen at least three major massacres, in which criminals used firearms. After each incident, a fierce discussion would spark in the country about the need to learn lessons from tragedies and ban free weapons-bearing. However, such discussions traditionally fade quickly. Those opposed to the second amendment to the US Constitution blame arms lobbyists that have legislative initiatives under control. Florida Governor Rick Scott called the tragedy "pure evil." He said that the State of Florida would not tolerate violence. At the same time, Scott said that the school tragedy in Florida was not a reason to discuss gun control. According to the Florida Governor, security is not a question of restrictions. One should prevent such tragedies with the help of law-enforcers and special programs for mentally unstable individuals. Pravda.Ru
Reported by PRAVDA 48 minutes ago.
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Northern lights over UK: How to see the Aurora Borealis tonight
Increase in solar winds could trigger display in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland
Reported by Independent 11 minutes ago.
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iBwave and WAV Partner to Bring Convergence-Ready Wi-Fi Networks to the Enterprise Market
iBwave, the standard for converged indoor network planning is happy to announce that WAV Inc, a value-added distributor of world-class wireless networking solutions has added the iBwave Wi-Fi® Suite to its product portfolio.
MONTREAL and QUEBEC CITY (PRWEB) February 15, 2018
iBwave, the standard for converged indoor network planning is happy to announce that WAV Inc, a value-added distributor of world-class wireless networking solutions has added the iBwave Wi-Fi® Suite to its product portfolio.
As more and more networks are designed with multiple technologies such as Wi-Fi, DAS, Cellular and Public Safety. There is a growing need for high performance Wi Fi networks that are convergence ready. iBwave Wi-Fi® is the tool to help improve capacity optimization and design accuracy for high density venues that can save hours of time on key projects. Because of this partnership, iBwave’s Wi-Fi network design tool will be available to WAV’s customers as part of a complete converged network design solution.
“We are excited to work with WAV as they bring our Wi-Fi solutions to their integrator partners” said Tirtho Deb, Director Enterprise Solutions at iBwave. “The iBwave Wi Fi® solution builds upon our extensive experience as the industry standard for in building wireless networks. As a result, it helps our enterprise customers to better plan, design and deploy Wi-Fi networks that are future proof and convergence ready” he added.
“iBwave’s solution allows our integrator partners to provide a predictive analysis for complex networking and WLAN environments” said Zach Hubeck, WAV’s VP of Sales and Marketing. “In today’s competitive WLAN market, end users are buying solutions and outcomes, not SKUs. An integrator that becomes a trusted advisor to their end user by designing a solid Wi-Fi network will differentiate every time. The tools that iBwave provides will make that integrator a trusted advisor.”
Learn more about how the iBwave Wi-Fi® Suite, can help design cost effective carrier-grade networks. Register for a product demo.
About iBwave
iBwave Solutions, the standard for converged indoor network planning is the power behind great in-building wireless experience, enabling billions of end users and devices to connect inside a wide range of venues. As the global industry reference, our software solutions allow for smarter planning, design and deployment of any project regardless of size, complexity or technology. Along with innovative software, we are recognized for world class support in 90 countries, industry’s most comprehensive components database and a well established certification program. For more information visit: ibwave.com.
About WAV
WAV, Inc. is a full-service distributor of LTE, wireless broadband, networking, and Wi-Fi equipment. Located in Aurora, IL, WAV provides its partners a competitive edge by offering extensive product knowledge & unmatched technical expertise, support for multi-vendor solutions, product availability, as well as professional value-added services for its VAR & WISP communities, including (but not limited to): technical support, predictive analysis services, FCC coordination and installation & diagnostics. "We Make the Internet Work". For more information, call (800) 678-2419 or visit the web at: http://wavonline.com/vendors/ibwave.aspx Reported by PRWeb 1 day ago.
MONTREAL and QUEBEC CITY (PRWEB) February 15, 2018
iBwave, the standard for converged indoor network planning is happy to announce that WAV Inc, a value-added distributor of world-class wireless networking solutions has added the iBwave Wi-Fi® Suite to its product portfolio.
As more and more networks are designed with multiple technologies such as Wi-Fi, DAS, Cellular and Public Safety. There is a growing need for high performance Wi Fi networks that are convergence ready. iBwave Wi-Fi® is the tool to help improve capacity optimization and design accuracy for high density venues that can save hours of time on key projects. Because of this partnership, iBwave’s Wi-Fi network design tool will be available to WAV’s customers as part of a complete converged network design solution.
“We are excited to work with WAV as they bring our Wi-Fi solutions to their integrator partners” said Tirtho Deb, Director Enterprise Solutions at iBwave. “The iBwave Wi Fi® solution builds upon our extensive experience as the industry standard for in building wireless networks. As a result, it helps our enterprise customers to better plan, design and deploy Wi-Fi networks that are future proof and convergence ready” he added.
“iBwave’s solution allows our integrator partners to provide a predictive analysis for complex networking and WLAN environments” said Zach Hubeck, WAV’s VP of Sales and Marketing. “In today’s competitive WLAN market, end users are buying solutions and outcomes, not SKUs. An integrator that becomes a trusted advisor to their end user by designing a solid Wi-Fi network will differentiate every time. The tools that iBwave provides will make that integrator a trusted advisor.”
Learn more about how the iBwave Wi-Fi® Suite, can help design cost effective carrier-grade networks. Register for a product demo.
About iBwave
iBwave Solutions, the standard for converged indoor network planning is the power behind great in-building wireless experience, enabling billions of end users and devices to connect inside a wide range of venues. As the global industry reference, our software solutions allow for smarter planning, design and deployment of any project regardless of size, complexity or technology. Along with innovative software, we are recognized for world class support in 90 countries, industry’s most comprehensive components database and a well established certification program. For more information visit: ibwave.com.
About WAV
WAV, Inc. is a full-service distributor of LTE, wireless broadband, networking, and Wi-Fi equipment. Located in Aurora, IL, WAV provides its partners a competitive edge by offering extensive product knowledge & unmatched technical expertise, support for multi-vendor solutions, product availability, as well as professional value-added services for its VAR & WISP communities, including (but not limited to): technical support, predictive analysis services, FCC coordination and installation & diagnostics. "We Make the Internet Work". For more information, call (800) 678-2419 or visit the web at: http://wavonline.com/vendors/ibwave.aspx Reported by PRWeb 1 day ago.
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Maxine Clark's summer camp app launches in Colorado
Now parents in Denver, Boulder and North Aurora will be able to search Blueprint4SummerCO for listings and information on various summer camps and programs in their area.
Reported by bizjournals 23 hours ago.
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Health care panelists give mixed reviews on Aurora-Advocate merger
With little doubt, the recently announced merger between Aurora Health Care and Advocate Health was among the top health care stories in Wisconsin for 2017.
Reported by bizjournals 15 hours ago.
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Shootings: Why Don’t Schools Have Better Security? – OpEd
By Ryan McMaken*Whenever there is a mass shooting in the media, commentators rush to figure out on what to blame the latest violence. Predictably, those who want gun control blame gun control. Others blame mental illness — and perhaps a lack of government programs related to it. Some others blame racism or ideology, as was the case with the Aurora theater shooting when one ABC talking head concluded the shooter must a “Tea Party” member within hours of the shooting. And then there’s the Republican politician who blamed the same shooting on “the ongoing attacks on Judeo-Christian beliefs.”
The odds of dying in a mass shooting remain amazingly small, as Healthline notes “The lifetime risk of dying in a mass shooting is around 1 in 110,154 — about the same chance of dying from a dog attack or legal execution.”
Nevertheless, the need to create a theory showing exactly what causes these shootings remains strong in many observers. Often, these theories are followed up with some demand for a change in public policy, whether it be gun control, more health care spending, or changes in education and social policy.
What all of the strategies have in common, however, is that they depend on very indirect solutions related to social engineering while ignoring the most proximate cause of the tragedies in question.
Those who think they can abolish school shootings with gun control, for example, must also then ensure that weapons cannot be attained by illegal means, and that potential murderers will not accomplish the same ends by using other improvised weapons.
Similarly, those who think that addressing mental illness must also assume that all potential perpetrators will receive treatment.
Even more fanciful is the idea that the FBI and other police agencies can be counted on to competently profile, and observe every potential shooter. The FBI’s record in this regard is rather sub-par, to say the least.
Moreover, these policies can take years to be implemented, and also require extremely broad, hard-to-enforce changes in policy. These policies also bring with them considerable downsides to the public at large in terms of financial costs and in civil liberties. Expanding FBI power to impose surveillance on every weirdo in America comes at a cost. Banning weapons — and then enforcing that ban — comes at immense cost as well.
In practice, the most practical strategy is preventing homicidal people from entering schools with weapons is to take a direct approach to preventing this sort of activity.
We already see this logic at work in airline safety, for example.
Yes, the logic is lost on some people, as in the people the spread around this meme:
The implication is that a nationwide gun ban works like a box-cutter ban. But the error here should be obvious. Box cutters and liquids were banned from commercial airplanes. Nearly 100% of adult Americans still own bottles of liquids and knife-like objects such as box cutters. And, virtually no one calls for a nationwide ban on box cutters or even on all substances that might be used to make bombs.
This is because many people recognize such broad solutions place significant burdens on society overall.
Just as the key to keeping hijackers off planes is to keep hijackers off planes, the key to keeping killers out of schools is to keep them out of schools.
For some odd reason, however, there continues to be resistance to the idea of developing serious, meaningful security strategies that directly address the situations that lead to deaths in areas such as schools, nightclubs, and hotels.
Mostly, this is due to nostalgia and fears of hurt feelings.
We’ve heard it all many times, of course. We can’t have greater security in schools, hotels, and shopping centers because “they will feel like prisons” or “kids will be hurt psychologically” or “it’s too expensive.”
When the rare tragedy of this nature does occur, though, these lines of thinking all lead to the same scenario: explaining to a child with a gunshot wound: “sorry kid, we could have had armed security personnel at your school, but we didn’t want you to feel bad.”
The “too expensive” excuse is especially galling since public schools are absolutely laden with non-teaching, administrative personnel unrelated to classroom instruction. As this study shows, since 1970, the student population has increased 8 percent while the non-teacher staff population has increased 130 percent. Gee, where could we ever find the resources for more security personnel?
Leave it up the people at The Nation, however, to call for less security at schools, because that money is being “diverted” from education.
To be fair to the authors, they do make two good points. The first is that the number of people who are murdered at schools nationwide is extremely low. Secondly, the article correctly notes that a lot of the money being spent on security is really just for show.
For example, while spending on “security” at schools has increased considerably in recent years, most of that money is spend on cheap quick-fixes like security cameras. Some spending is done on controlling access, but little is spent on competent on-site personnel and other strategies. The conclusion to draw from these fact, though, is not that money spent on security is necessarily wasted. It’s just being spent badly.
Even worse is the dismissal of security measures because they conflict with someone’s (usually incorrect) notions of what things were like in the good old days. “My grandpa never had security at his school” is a common thought. Well, maybe grandpa should have had some security, since data suggests homicide rates in the 1920s and early 30s were considerably higher than they are today.(1) Among those murders, for example, was the Bath School Disaster of 1927 in which Andrew Kehoe murdered 38 elementary schoolchildren. Those children never had grandchildren who would one day pine for “simpler times.”
One’s feelings about the days of yore and how the world ought to be are not a great basis for taking practical steps toward increasing security.
In the real world, if school shootings really are a concern, then entrepreneurs and consumers need to work together to find practical, affordable strategies that can be implemented.
Real experience suggests, however, that consumers don’t really care that much about it. Oh sure, people say they’re very concerned about it, but their demonstrated preference is usually toward cheaper tuition or keeping their kids in public schools where the administration is more concerned with hiring another guidance counselor than with investigating practical security options. If people were really concerned about it, we’d see a mass exodus of students from public schools with lackluster security measures. We don’t see that — and maybe people really do recognize how low the odds really are.
This lack of concern is also why many hotels — like the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas — can’t be bothered with implementing meaningful security. Customers are more concerned with keeping their weekend getaways cheap, and just trusting to luck that nothing bad will happen. Steve Wynn has noted that his hotels do in fact impose surveillance on customers in the name of security — something that has been unnoticed by consumers.
But, until enhanced security becomes something that is truly demanded by both voters and consumers, we won’t see much of it. People, apparently prefer what security experts call the “security roller coaster“: panic, forget, repeat.
*About the author:
*Ryan McMaken* (@ryanmcmaken) is the editor of Mises Wire and The Austrian. Send him your article submissions, but read article guidelines first. Ryan has degrees in economics and political science from the University of Colorado, and was the economist for the Colorado Division of Housing from 2009 to 2014. He is the author of Commie Cowboys: The Bourgeoisie and the Nation-State in the Western Genre.
*Source:*
This article was published by the MISES Institute.
*Notes:*
1. “Homicide Trends in America: 1850-1950,” Megan Sasinoski. See page 30. (http://repository.cmu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1137&context=hsshonors) Reported by Eurasia Review 10 hours ago.
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Aurora Australis set to light up southern skies
Stargazers are set for a treat tonight with the Aurora Australis set to light up skies later this evening. The Southern Lights are expected to be visible from about 10pm, should cloud allow. The lights were last visible in May...
Reported by New Zealand Herald 7 hours ago.
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The Larson Group Reaches $30 Million Milestone in 2017
The Larson Group at Kentwood Real Estate, which serves the Denver Metro area, sells $30 million in residential real estate in 2017.
DENVER (PRWEB) February 16, 2018
The Larson Group at Kentwood Real Estate capped the year 2017 with $30 million in residential real estate sold. “Approximately 90% of our real estate business comes from past clients and friends,” said Alan Larson, leader of The Larson Group.
The Larson Group assists clients with all types of real estate needs — from the first-time home buyer to the high-end luxury market. Integrity, expertise, marketing savvy, and the desire to do whatever is required to meet clients’ needs are what set this brokerage team apart. Their honest, no-nonsense approach to the real estate market has made the Larson Group a top producer year after year.
“The purchase of a home is for most people the largest investment they will ever make and it needs to be treated with care and professionalism,” noted Larson. “Our job is to help our clients find the best home for them, while protecting that investment. And when it comes time to sell that home, our job is to get them the highest price in the shortest amount of time.”
About Alan Larson
Alan Larson has more than 32 years’ experience in residential home sales in the Denver area since leaving his career as a consultant to the mining industry. He helps buyers and sellers in the communities of Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills, Littleton, Denver, Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Parker, Castle Rock, Castle Pines, and Aurora. He is a Certified Relocation Specialist and works with all corporate relocation companies when they are transferring employees. Alan can be reached at (303) 888-5064 or email at Alarson(at)Denverealestate(dot)com.
About Nathan Myers
As a veteran of the banking and insurance industries, Nathan is able to bring a three-tiered approach to his real estate clientele. With his unique background and experience, Nathan can guide his clients smoothly through the challenging Denver market and provide insights other agents can’t match. Whether your real estate needs are buying or selling for the first time or last time, Nathan has the knowledge and experience needed to add tangible value in the home buying and selling process. Nathan can be reached at (720) 281-4436 or by email at nmyers(at)Denverrealestate(dot)com
About Todd Landgrave
Todd Landgrave is a long-time Colorado resident. He brings a wide breadth of experience to his Kentwood clients having worked in corporate finance for many years in the defense and snack foods industries. He has also worked as a licensed real estate appraiser. Todd earned BS and MBA degrees in Finance and is a certified Seniors Real Estate Specialist®. His deep finance and real estate background allows him to provide clients with superior, in-depth service. Todd can be reached at (303) 808-6005 or email at Todd(at)Kentwood(dot)com.
The Larson Group are active members of National, State, and local boards of Realtors. Kentwood Real Estate is located at 5690 DTC Blvd., Suite 600W, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.
For media inquiries, please call 805.650.6121, ext. 361. Reported by PRWeb 7 hours ago.
DENVER (PRWEB) February 16, 2018
The Larson Group at Kentwood Real Estate capped the year 2017 with $30 million in residential real estate sold. “Approximately 90% of our real estate business comes from past clients and friends,” said Alan Larson, leader of The Larson Group.
The Larson Group assists clients with all types of real estate needs — from the first-time home buyer to the high-end luxury market. Integrity, expertise, marketing savvy, and the desire to do whatever is required to meet clients’ needs are what set this brokerage team apart. Their honest, no-nonsense approach to the real estate market has made the Larson Group a top producer year after year.
“The purchase of a home is for most people the largest investment they will ever make and it needs to be treated with care and professionalism,” noted Larson. “Our job is to help our clients find the best home for them, while protecting that investment. And when it comes time to sell that home, our job is to get them the highest price in the shortest amount of time.”
About Alan Larson
Alan Larson has more than 32 years’ experience in residential home sales in the Denver area since leaving his career as a consultant to the mining industry. He helps buyers and sellers in the communities of Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills, Littleton, Denver, Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Parker, Castle Rock, Castle Pines, and Aurora. He is a Certified Relocation Specialist and works with all corporate relocation companies when they are transferring employees. Alan can be reached at (303) 888-5064 or email at Alarson(at)Denverealestate(dot)com.
About Nathan Myers
As a veteran of the banking and insurance industries, Nathan is able to bring a three-tiered approach to his real estate clientele. With his unique background and experience, Nathan can guide his clients smoothly through the challenging Denver market and provide insights other agents can’t match. Whether your real estate needs are buying or selling for the first time or last time, Nathan has the knowledge and experience needed to add tangible value in the home buying and selling process. Nathan can be reached at (720) 281-4436 or by email at nmyers(at)Denverrealestate(dot)com
About Todd Landgrave
Todd Landgrave is a long-time Colorado resident. He brings a wide breadth of experience to his Kentwood clients having worked in corporate finance for many years in the defense and snack foods industries. He has also worked as a licensed real estate appraiser. Todd earned BS and MBA degrees in Finance and is a certified Seniors Real Estate Specialist®. His deep finance and real estate background allows him to provide clients with superior, in-depth service. Todd can be reached at (303) 808-6005 or email at Todd(at)Kentwood(dot)com.
The Larson Group are active members of National, State, and local boards of Realtors. Kentwood Real Estate is located at 5690 DTC Blvd., Suite 600W, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.
For media inquiries, please call 805.650.6121, ext. 361. Reported by PRWeb 7 hours ago.
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Arcturus Therapeutics Comments on Amended 13D Filing
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arcturus Therapeutics Ltd. (NASDAQ:ARCT), a leading RNA medicines company, today commented on the amended 13D filing by Joseph E. Payne, who was fired from Arcturus as of February 1, 2018, for conduct that its Board of Directors deemed to be contrary to the best interests of the Company and its shareholders.
As part of the amended 13D filing, Mr. Payne has proposed to nominate four director candidates and requested to convene an extraordinary general meeting. Consistent with its commitment to best-in-class corporate governance practices, the Arcturus Board has initiated a process to meet with the proposed nominees, and will consider the nominations in keeping with this commitment.
The non-employee Board members of Arcturus, Dr. Stuart Collinson, Craig Willet, Daniel Geffken and Dr. David Shapiro, provided the following statement:
Our unanimous action to fire Joe was prompted by repeated instances of what the Board considered to be poor judgement on Joe’s part, including with regard to mismanagement of relationships with our collaboration partners. Given Joe’s actions, we are confident that we made the right decision. We believe Joe’s decision to advance four nominees outside of the Company’s nominating process is another example of him putting his own self-interests ahead of the needs of Arcturus and our shareholders.
The Arcturus Board is committed to acting in the best interest of shareholders and enhancing long-term value for all shareholders, and will continue to take the actions that it believes will enable the Company to achieve this objective.
Arcturus’ highly qualified and actively engaged Board regularly evaluates opportunities to add new directors who will help the Company achieve its strategic objectives. The Board brings a wide variety of healthcare, drug development and commercialization, and financial expertise that is critical to Arcturus’ business, and is committed to maintaining independence and benefitting from a range of perspectives, skills and experiences.
“Arcturus has a strong leadership team and deep bench of talent that continues to drive progress across our ongoing preclinical programs and advance our diverse pipeline of RNA therapeutics,” said Dr. Collinson, Executive Chairman of Arcturus. “We remain focused on enhancing shareholder value and achieving our objective of developing innovative RNA medicines with the potential to transform the lives of patients with serious diseases.”
“Arcturus’ expertise and intellectual property in the field of RNA medicines, combined with its multiple partnerships with industry leaders, position Arcturus for continued success,” said Dr. Shapiro, Arcturus director and Chief Medical Officer of Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. “We are confident in Arcturus’ strategy and growth prospects as the Company continues to leverage its versatile RNA therapeutics platform.”
*Additional Information about Dr. Stuart Collinson*
Dr. Collinson has served on Arcturus Therapeutics Ltd. Board since May 2014 and has served as Executive Chairman since January 2015. In his role as Executive Chairman, Dr. Collinson has been actively engaged and working closely with Mark Herbert, Interim President, in guiding Arcturus’ strategy, including leading discussions and negotiations with partners.
Dr. Collinson has led and advised multiple successful biotech companies, and brings exceptional credentials in cultivating companies and a strong track record of execution. He is a partner at Forward Ventures and the Executive Chairman of Tioga Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Previously he was Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Aurora Biosciences Corp. (acquired by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.), and held senior roles at GlaxoWellcome and Baxter International. Dr. Collinson received an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Oxford.
*About Arcturus Therapeutics Ltd.*
Founded in 2013 and based in San Diego, Arcturus Therapeutics Ltd. (NASDAQ:ARCT) is an RNA medicines company with enabling technologies – UNA Oligomer chemistry and LUNAR™ lipid-mediated delivery. Arcturus' diverse pipeline of RNA therapeutics includes programs pursuing rare diseases, Hepatitis B, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), cystic fibrosis, and vaccines. Arcturus’ versatile RNA therapeutics platforms can be applied toward multiple types of RNA medicines including small interfering RNA, messenger RNA, replicon RNA, antisense RNA, microRNA and gene editing therapeutics. Arcturus owns LUNAR lipid-mediated delivery and Unlocked Nucleomonomer Agent (UNA) technology including UNA Oligomers, which are covered by its extensive patent portfolio (120 patents and patent applications, issued in the U.S., Europe, Japan, China and other countries). Arcturus’ proprietary UNA technology can be used to target individual genes in the human genome, as well as viral genes, and other species for therapeutic purposes. Arcturus’ commitment to the development of novel RNA therapeutics has led to partnerships with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc., Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Synthetic Genomics Inc., CureVac AG and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Inc. For more information, visit www.ArcturusRx.com, the content of which is not incorporated herein by reference.
*Media Contacts *
Arcturus Therapeutics
+1 (858) 900-2660
info@arcturusRx.com
*Investor Contacts *
Michael Wood
LifeSci Advisors LLC
+1 (646) 597-6979
mwood@lifesciadvisors.com
Andrew Brimmer / Trevor Gibbons
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
(212) 355-4449 Reported by GlobeNewswire 3 hours ago.
As part of the amended 13D filing, Mr. Payne has proposed to nominate four director candidates and requested to convene an extraordinary general meeting. Consistent with its commitment to best-in-class corporate governance practices, the Arcturus Board has initiated a process to meet with the proposed nominees, and will consider the nominations in keeping with this commitment.
The non-employee Board members of Arcturus, Dr. Stuart Collinson, Craig Willet, Daniel Geffken and Dr. David Shapiro, provided the following statement:
Our unanimous action to fire Joe was prompted by repeated instances of what the Board considered to be poor judgement on Joe’s part, including with regard to mismanagement of relationships with our collaboration partners. Given Joe’s actions, we are confident that we made the right decision. We believe Joe’s decision to advance four nominees outside of the Company’s nominating process is another example of him putting his own self-interests ahead of the needs of Arcturus and our shareholders.
The Arcturus Board is committed to acting in the best interest of shareholders and enhancing long-term value for all shareholders, and will continue to take the actions that it believes will enable the Company to achieve this objective.
Arcturus’ highly qualified and actively engaged Board regularly evaluates opportunities to add new directors who will help the Company achieve its strategic objectives. The Board brings a wide variety of healthcare, drug development and commercialization, and financial expertise that is critical to Arcturus’ business, and is committed to maintaining independence and benefitting from a range of perspectives, skills and experiences.
“Arcturus has a strong leadership team and deep bench of talent that continues to drive progress across our ongoing preclinical programs and advance our diverse pipeline of RNA therapeutics,” said Dr. Collinson, Executive Chairman of Arcturus. “We remain focused on enhancing shareholder value and achieving our objective of developing innovative RNA medicines with the potential to transform the lives of patients with serious diseases.”
“Arcturus’ expertise and intellectual property in the field of RNA medicines, combined with its multiple partnerships with industry leaders, position Arcturus for continued success,” said Dr. Shapiro, Arcturus director and Chief Medical Officer of Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. “We are confident in Arcturus’ strategy and growth prospects as the Company continues to leverage its versatile RNA therapeutics platform.”
*Additional Information about Dr. Stuart Collinson*
Dr. Collinson has served on Arcturus Therapeutics Ltd. Board since May 2014 and has served as Executive Chairman since January 2015. In his role as Executive Chairman, Dr. Collinson has been actively engaged and working closely with Mark Herbert, Interim President, in guiding Arcturus’ strategy, including leading discussions and negotiations with partners.
Dr. Collinson has led and advised multiple successful biotech companies, and brings exceptional credentials in cultivating companies and a strong track record of execution. He is a partner at Forward Ventures and the Executive Chairman of Tioga Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Previously he was Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Aurora Biosciences Corp. (acquired by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.), and held senior roles at GlaxoWellcome and Baxter International. Dr. Collinson received an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Oxford.
*About Arcturus Therapeutics Ltd.*
Founded in 2013 and based in San Diego, Arcturus Therapeutics Ltd. (NASDAQ:ARCT) is an RNA medicines company with enabling technologies – UNA Oligomer chemistry and LUNAR™ lipid-mediated delivery. Arcturus' diverse pipeline of RNA therapeutics includes programs pursuing rare diseases, Hepatitis B, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), cystic fibrosis, and vaccines. Arcturus’ versatile RNA therapeutics platforms can be applied toward multiple types of RNA medicines including small interfering RNA, messenger RNA, replicon RNA, antisense RNA, microRNA and gene editing therapeutics. Arcturus owns LUNAR lipid-mediated delivery and Unlocked Nucleomonomer Agent (UNA) technology including UNA Oligomers, which are covered by its extensive patent portfolio (120 patents and patent applications, issued in the U.S., Europe, Japan, China and other countries). Arcturus’ proprietary UNA technology can be used to target individual genes in the human genome, as well as viral genes, and other species for therapeutic purposes. Arcturus’ commitment to the development of novel RNA therapeutics has led to partnerships with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc., Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Synthetic Genomics Inc., CureVac AG and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Inc. For more information, visit www.ArcturusRx.com, the content of which is not incorporated herein by reference.
*Media Contacts *
Arcturus Therapeutics
+1 (858) 900-2660
info@arcturusRx.com
*Investor Contacts *
Michael Wood
LifeSci Advisors LLC
+1 (646) 597-6979
mwood@lifesciadvisors.com
Andrew Brimmer / Trevor Gibbons
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
(212) 355-4449 Reported by GlobeNewswire 3 hours ago.
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