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In Colorado's suburbs, GOP's midterm challenge is clear

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AURORA, Colo. (AP) — Mary Bazel has given up on Rep. Mike Coffman.The 70-year-old retired civilian staffer at the Defense Department is a registered Democrat in suburban Denver who prides herself on not blindly voting for her party.... Reported by New Zealand Herald 20 hours ago.

Global Defense Robotics Markets 2018-2023 - Focus on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Unmanned Ground-Based Vehicles, Unmanned Underwater Vehicles and Demining Robots

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Dublin, Oct. 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Defense Robotics: Global Markets to 2023" report has been added to *ResearchAndMarkets.com's* offering.This research report categorizes the defense robotics market by type. Product types include unmanned aerial vehicles, unmanned ground-based vehicles, unmanned underwater vehicles and demining robots.The defense robotics market growth outlook is stable with significant growth potential for unmanned aerial vehicles. There is mounting pressure from military organizations globally, to reduce costs, improve features, efficiency and operability of unmanned systems. At the same time, increasing investment in modernization in emerging markets is contributing to the growth of the market.

The market for defense robotics is moderately concentrated. Major players in the market are Textron Inc, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, The Boeing Company and BAE Systems Plc.

The unmanned aerial vehicles segment accounted for the largest share of the defense robotics market in 2018. The highest growth is projected to come from the unmanned aerial vehicles segment. Major factors for this growth include rise in terrorism and political instability in the Middle East region.

North America was the largest region in the defense robotics market. It was followed by Western Europe and Asia Pacific. Going forward, North America is expected to witness the fastest growth in the defense robotics market, followed by Asia Pacific.

The USA was the largest country in terms of value in the defense robotics market. China and the USA are forecast to have the fastest growth.

The market is challenged by restraints such as high costs, cyber wars, corruption and increasing trade protectionism.

*Key Topics Covered:**Chapter 1 Introduction*

*Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights*

*Chapter 3 Defense Robotics Market Overview*

· Defense Robotics Market Characteristics
· Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
· Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV)
· Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV)
· Demining Robots
· Value Chain
· Global Defense Robotics Market Size and Growth
· Historic Market Growth
· Drivers of the Market
· Restraints on the Market
· Forecast Market Growth
· Drivers of the Market
· Restraints on the Market
· Global Defense Robotics Market, by Segment
· Global Defense Robotics Market, Historic and Forecast Growth Rate, by Segment, 2014-2023,
· Defense Robotics Market Trends and Strategies
· 3D Printing to Increase Productivity and Reduce Costs
· Artificial Intelligence to Provide Actionable Insights
· Robotic Tanks to Enhance Capabilities
· Collaborations and Partnerships to Develop Sophisticated Technology

*Chapter 4 PESTEL Analysis*

· Political
· Economic
· Social
· Technological
· Environmental
· Legal

*Chapter 5 Defense Robotics Market Patents*

· Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Patent Filings
· Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Patents
· Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) Patents
· Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) Patents
· Major Defense Robotics Systems Product Analysis

*Chapter 6 Global Defense Robotics Market Comparison with Macro Economic Factors*

· Global Per Capita Average Defense Robotics Market Expenditure
· Per Capita Average Defense Robotics Market Expenditure, by Country
· Global Defense Robotics Market Size, Percentage of GDP
· Global Defense Robotics Market Size, Percentage of GDP, by Country

*Chapter 7 Defense Robotics Market Regional and Country Analysis*

· Global Defense Robotics Market, by Region
· Global Defense Robotics Market, Historic and Forecast, by Region, 2014-2023
· Global Defense Robotics Market Segmentation, by Region, 2018
· Global Defense Robotics Market, by Country
· Global Defense Robotics Market, Historic and Forecast, By Country
· Global Defense Robotics Market Segmentation, by Country, 2018

*Chapter 8 Asia-Pacific Defense Robotics Market*

*Chapter 9 Western Europe Defense Robotics Market*

*Chapter 10 Eastern Europe Defense Robotics Market*

*Chapter 11 North America Defense Robotics Market*

*Chapter 12 South America Defense Robotics Market*

*Chapter 13 Middle East Defense Robotics Market*

*Chapter 14 Africa Defense Robotics Market*

*Chapter 15 Defense Robotics Market Competitive Landscape*

· Company Profiles
· BAE Systems Plc
· Lockheed Martin Corp.
· Northrop Grumman Corp.
· Textron Inc.
· The Boeing Company

*Chapter 16 Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Defense Robotics Market*

· Boeing Acquired Autonomous Systems Company Aurora Flight Sciences
· FLIR Systems Acquired Prox Dynamics
· Boeing Acquired Liquid Robotics
· L-3 Technologies Acquired OceanServer Technology:

*Chapter 17 Appendix*For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f6lgj4/global_defense?w=12
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SolarWinds Empowers Database Professionals with Powerful Tuning and Performance Insights

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Database Performance Analyzer 12.0 introduces new query performance analyzer and table tuning advisor for workload optimization

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SolarWinds, a leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software, today announced the availability of SolarWinds^® Database Performance Analyzer (DPA) 12.0, a powerful database and query performance monitoring, analysis, and tuning tool built for many of today’s popular databases. The latest enhancements are designed to help database professionals quickly identify and pinpoint the root cause of slow database queries, and easily optimize database tables to help ensure the speed of business-critical applications that rely on them.SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer is designed to deliver deep visibility into the performance of databases in hybrid environments—on-premise, virtualized, and in the cloud. SolarWinds DPA provides actionable insights for database professionals through two brand-new features, Table Tuning Advisor and Query Performance Analyzer.

Query Performance Analyzer can assist users in pinpointing the root cause of slow SQL queries. Detailed query profile data is intelligently displayed in one view, which can reduce the amount of time spent sourcing and correlating information.

“Table Tuning Advisor answers about 99% of what I want to know,” said Dale Fanning, director, database & systems engineering, Regent University. “I think it provides all the data you would need to make a tuning decision.”

The Table Tuning Advisor is designed to proactively provide a solution to one of the most challenging aspects of database management: indexing. SolarWinds DPA Table Tuning Advisor helps identify and validate index opportunities by monitoring workload usage patterns, and then making recommendations to users of where a new index can help optimize inefficiencies.

“Databases are at the crux of application performance and a slow database often results in a slow application,” said Christoph Pfister, executive vice president of products, SolarWinds. “Solving application performance issues without deep insight into the database is a challenging endeavor at best. SolarWinds DPA 12.0 can help database professionals tackle performance problems more quickly and accurately with these new features, which are designed to identify exactly where to focus tuning and indexing efforts to optimize the performance of their environments and reduce manual processes.”

SolarWinds DPA is designed to provide seamless integration with SolarWinds network and systems tools, including Network Performance Monitor (NPM) and Server & Application Monitor (SAM). Integration with features like SolarWinds^®PerfStack^™ dashboard is built to provide additional blocking analysis support, which can help users discover where a blocking incident has occurred and the overall impact of the action, guiding informed future troubleshooting strategies.

SolarWinds DPA can be deployed on Windows^® or Linux^®, and monitors physical and virtualized databases located on-premise or in the cloud, including Microsoft^® SQL Server^®, Oracle^®, MySQL^®, MariaDB^®, IBM^® DB2^® for Linux, UNIX^®, and Windows (LUW), SAP^® Adaptive Server Enterprise (SAP ASE), as well as Platform as a Service (PaaS) databases, including Microsoft Azure^® DB, Amazon^® RDS, and Aurora.

*Pricing and Availability*
SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer can be deployed to on-premise and hosted Windows or Linux servers, or easily provisioned to Microsoft Azure from the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. Pricing for SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer for Azure SQL Databases in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace starts at $695 USD^* per database license (perpetual, BYOL). A fully functional two-week trial is available. Customers will not incur SolarWinds software charges during free two-week cloud trials; however, infrastructure charges may still apply. Pricing for other versions of SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer starts at $1,995 USD^* per database instance, and pricing includes the first year of maintenance (licenses are perpetual with a related maintenance fee). For more information, including the downloadable, free 14-day evaluation, visit the SolarWinds website or call 866.530.8100.

^*Prices as of October 3, 2018 in US dollars. Pricing may vary based upon the jurisdiction and applicable currency. Please contact a local SolarWinds sales representative to find pricing specific to your jurisdiction.

*Additional Resources*

· Database Performance Analyzer

*Connect with SolarWinds*

· THWACK^®
· Twitter^®
· Facebook^®
· LinkedIn^®

*About SolarWinds*
SolarWinds is a leading provider of powerful and affordable IT infrastructure management software. Our products give organizations worldwide, regardless of type, size or IT infrastructure complexity, the power to monitor and manage the performance of their IT environments, whether on-premise, in the cloud, or in hybrid models. We continuously engage with all types of technology professionals—IT operations professionals, DevOps professionals, and managed service providers (MSPs)—to understand the challenges they face maintaining high-performing and highly available IT infrastructures. The insights we gain from engaging with them, in places like our THWACK online community, allow us to build products that solve well-understood IT management challenges in ways that technology professionals want them solved. This focus on the user and commitment to excellence in end-to-end hybrid IT performance management has established SolarWinds as a worldwide leader in network management software and MSP solutions. Learn more today at www.solarwinds.com.

The SolarWinds, SolarWinds & Design, Orion, and THWACK trademarks are the exclusive property of SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC or its affiliates, are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and may be registered or pending registration in other countries. All other SolarWinds trademarks, service marks, and logos may be common law marks or are registered or pending registration. All other trademarks mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and are trademarks of (and may be registered trademarks of) their respective companies.

© 2018 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reserved.

MEDIA CONTACTS:  
Nicole Fachet Jenne Barbour
Text100 SolarWinds
Phone: 212.871.3950 Phone: 512.498.6804
NicoleF@text100.com pr@solarwinds.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/81cdf471-6b26-4302-8ffa-7d4b4307cd9f Reported by GlobeNewswire 15 hours ago.

Das Body - Das Body EP

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The start of something intriguing from the Scandi-pop project...

Staking out their musical territory, *Das Body’s *debut EP is an alluring taste of Scandi-pop with a twist. With sugar sweet vocals and 80’s tinged melodies, the initial feeling might be a familiar one. However, moving past the surface recognition is a sense of something much more intriguing and massive.

The EP seems to enter a dual state between daydream and confrontation, capturing a conflicting yet tantalising sound. ‘Know My Name’ builds into a dreamlike haze of hope and heart ache, whilst ‘The Trap’ close off with haunting whispers and a lingering sense of mystery.

Das Body build on a tension between simplistic beats and melty moments all framed with an afterthought of melancholy, and guided by Ellie Linden’s swaying vocals. Still shaping their own sound, the Oslo quartet manage to balance out a sense of colourful continuation with sparkling elements of surprise and interesting tweaks.

All in all the EP is rooms so much in just four tracks and yet it is hopefully just the tiny beginning of something much bigger for Das Body.

*7/10 *

Words: *Aurora Henni Krogh *

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Leading Investment Newsletter Ranks GreenGro Technologies as 10th Most Attractive Stock to Own Out of List of 30 Other Cannabis Securities

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ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GreenGro Technologies, Inc. (OTC: GRNH), an established provider of eco-friendly green technologies, today announced that a leading independent investment newsletter, www.investorplace.com, ranked GreenGro Technologies, Inc. as the 10^th most attractive cannabis stock to own heading into 2019.  The publication’s rationale for its ranking was primarily due to the relative success of the Company’s hydroponic greenhouse subsidiary.  The newsletter noted that “…As the American public becomes increasingly favorable to marijuana initiatives, demand for advanced grow rooms should skyrocket.  In addition, the company specializes in other turn-key facility solutions.”  The newsletter concluded by saying “….GRNH appears to have found a bottom…..we could see GreenGro stage a recovery rally later this year.”*Following is a Complete List of The Top 10 List as Published by Investorplace*

*Ranking* *Company Name* *Symbol* *Market
Capitalization* *Stock Price*
1 AmericCann, Inc. ACAN $68 Million $3.07
2 Aurora Cannabis Inc. ACBFF $9 Billion $9.30
3 American Cannabis Company Inc. AMMJ $27 Million $0.53
4 Aphria Inc. APHQF $3 Billion $12.51
5 General Cannabis Corp. CANN $128 Million $3.82
6 CV Sciences Inc. CVSI $420 Million $4.98
7 Cara Therapeutics Inc. CARA $892 Million $23.47
8 Cannabis Science Inc. CBIS $107 Million $0.37
9 Peak Pharmaceuticals PKPH $9 Million $0.12
*10* *GreenGro Technologies* *GRNH* *$12 Million* *$**0.03*

“Being ranked with such heavyweights as AmeriCann and Aurora Cannabis is by far one of GreenGro’s greatest single milestones since becoming a public company,” said James Haas, Chairman and CEO of GreenGro Technologies.  “However, it wasn’t through sheer luck but rather intensive research and development, a certain tenacity to succeed that instills across all our employees and, of course, a loyal and longstanding consumer base.  Although the newsletter highlighted our state-of-the-art greenhouses, I am excited to shortly be announcing what will mark the second and possibly faster growing segment of our business, our highly anticipated launch into the CBD market,” concluded Mr. Haas.

*Company’s Expected Launch into the CBD Market*

Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a component of the marijuana plant. Unlike THC, CBD cannot give you a sense of euphoria or make you intoxicated.  What it can do, however, is provide anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-nausea and anti-seizure effects, according to industry experts.  While THC acts on certain cannabinoid receptors found in the brain and central nervous system, CBD works throughout the body.  GreenGro’s strategy all along was to allow the heavyweights, such as GW Pharmaceuticals and Insys Therapeutics, Inc. to spend the millions of research and development dollars it did not have to create the market for smaller yet more agile players such as GreenGro Technologies.  The Company expects to update investors on its latest developments in this arena very shortly.

To be added to Gala Pharmaceutical’s investor lists, please contact Bill Miller at 844-565-5665 or via email at bmiller@irpartnersinc.com.

*Or like our Facebook page @    *
*https://www.facebook.com/gala-pharmaceuticals-147596665868456*

*About GreenGro Technologies*
GreenGro Technologies (GRNH) is a provider of eco-friendly green technologies with specific domain expertise in indoor and outdoor agricultural science systems serving both the consumer and commercial farming markets. It brings together community and commerce through the growth and distribution of healthy, nutritious foods and vital medicines backed by science and technology. Customers include restaurants, community gardens, small- and large-scale commercial clients. GreenGro Technologies also provides design, construction and maintenance services to large grow and cultivation operations and collectives in the medical and recreational marijuana sectors. The Company’s website at www.greengrotech.com offers regular updates including educational videos, projects updates, recipes and nutritional information, and where to find the Company’s products.

Disclaimer: The Company relies upon the Safe Harbor Laws of 1933, 1934 and 1995 for all public news releases. Statements, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements. The company, through its management, makes forward-looking public statements concerning its expected future operations, performance and other developments. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the company’s best judgment based upon current information and involve several risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that other factors will not affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements. It is impossible to identify all such factors. Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated by the company include, but are not limited to, government regulation; managing and maintaining growth; the effect of adverse publicity; litigation; competition; and other factors which may be identified from time to time in the company’s public announcements.

*Investor/Media Contact: *
Bill Miller 
Investor Relations Partners 
bmiller@irpartnersinc.com 
www.irpartnersinc.com
Phone: 844-565-5665  Reported by GlobeNewswire 13 hours ago.

Micron Waste Reports Outcome of Cannabis Waste System Trial with Aurora Cannabis

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Reported by newKerala.com 10 hours ago.

Iranian living in Aurora sues Jeff Sessions over 2-year wait for citizenship interview

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An Iranian who has been living legally in Aurora since 2011 has sued U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and other federal officials, claiming he has been waiting two years, two months and 28 days for a pre-naturalization interview in violation of federal standards. Reported by Denver Post 10 hours ago.

Grading Ontario’s Retail Cannabis Model

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A new Ontario cannabis model will see major producers like Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) forced to rely on the strength of their brands. Reported by Motley Fool 10 hours ago.

Morrison Healthcare and Crothall Healthcare Both Recognized as a Top 10 Best Places to Work in Healthcare for 2018

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Morrison Healthcare and Crothall Healthcare, collectively Compass One, have each been ranked in the Top 10 2018 Best Places to Work by Modern Healthcare magazine among healthcare service suppliers.

ATLANTA (PRWEB) October 03, 2018

Morrison Healthcare and Crothall Healthcare, collectively Compass One, have each been ranked in the Top 10 2018 Best Places to Work by Modern Healthcare magazine among healthcare service suppliers. The complete list of this year’s winner rankings is available here (modernhealthcare.com/section/best-places-2018/).

“Each year, the culture we are building together gets better and better, and by placing us in the Top 10, our people are telling us we are on the right track,” said Bobby Kutteh, CEO of Compass One. “Listening to our associates is critical to maintain a great work environment. I am proud of our accomplishments and of our team members that work so tirelessly for the company.”

Modern Healthcare and its Best Places to Work in Healthcare award winners have accomplished much over the years, empowering healthcare organizations, and the people who work for them, to realize their full potential. Modern Healthcare partners with the Best Companies Group on the assessment process, which includes an extensive employee survey.

“Our award winners can be proud of the role they played in elevating the standard for workplace excellence. They have the judgment, drive and resilience to solve healthcare’s most significant challenges through our most important resource: people. They are pushing the envelope and creating a more engaged and productive workforce, all while tackling the ever-present challenges of cost, safety, quality and access,” said Aurora Aguilar, editor of Modern Healthcare.

About Compass One
Compass One Healthcare is a premier healthcare company with 46,000 engaged team members who are focused on delivering quality, value, and exceptional patient experience through specialized services and protocols in more than 1,600 hospital and health system locations. Through a combined three-quarters of a century of healthcare experience, Compass One offers seven customer-focused core services: Food and Nutrition, Environmental, Patient Transportation, Laundry & Linen, Healthcare Technology Solutions (Clinical Engineering), Facilities Management, Ambulatory Services, and Sterile Processing. Compass One is committed to the growth and development of its associates, and its unique Positive Impressions™ program features a team of 100-plus Patient Experience Managers dedicated to driving a better experience in each of our hospitals. Also, Compass One’s exclusive partnership with Press Ganey leverages rich analytics to better understand how to improve experiences for patients, family, customers, caregivers, and the community.

About Morrison
Morrison Healthcare is part of Compass Group USA, and a leading national food and nutrition services company, proudly serving more than 750 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison Healthcare together with Crothall Healthcare form Compass One Healthcare – providing specialized patient experiences in food, nutrition and support services in more than 1,600 locations with a combined 90 years of healthcare experience.

About Crothall
Crothall Healthcare is part of Compass Group USA, and a leading healthcare support services company, proudly serving more than 850 hospitals and healthcare systems. Crothall Healthcare together with Morrison Healthcare form Compass One Healthcare – providing specialized patient experiences in food, nutrition and support services in more than 1,600 locations with a combined 90 years of healthcare experience.

About Modern Healthcare
Modern Healthcare is the most trusted business news and information brand in the healthcare industry. Combining the power of a print publication, 24-7 digital news products, robust research and event platforms, Modern Healthcare empowers healthcare leaders and influencers to make timely and informed business decisions. To learn more or subscribe, go to http://www.modernhealthcare.com/subscriptions Reported by PRWeb 7 hours ago.

20. Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, Colorado

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Researchers Use International Space Station as Testbed for Communications Experiments with NASA

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Discovery of new algorithm could lead to improved communication with future spacecraft

WORCESTER, Mass. (PRWEB) October 03, 2018

A team of researchers from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Penn State, and NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland is using the International Space Station as a testbed to evaluate new space communications that could have far-reaching implications for future space missions.

The research, in part, uses artificial intelligence to address ways to reduce or eliminate interrupted communications and guard against disruptions caused by space weather and other impairments faced by astronauts and science mission spacecraft.

Alexander Wyglinski, professor of electrical and computer engineering at WPI, and his co-investigators recently reported on an in-orbit proof-of-concept experiment using the new algorithm in a paper in IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications.

In the paper, the researchers explain that their algorithm was developed using a machine learning technique called reinforcement learning neural network (RLNN). The researchers were able to develop a communications approach that is able to automatically adjust to unpredictable changes in the communications channels while still achieving the mission goals. As a result, multiple communication parameters can be tailored and adjusted in real time to compensate for the harsh space communications environment.

“This new framework is a game-changer for performing wireless communications in space,” said Wyglinski. “By using machine learning techniques such as RLNN, we can make a significant difference in how critical information is exchanged in space, which can ultimately impact the success of a mission.”

Wyglinski received $123,505 from NASA to study the issue. NASA uses the space station, whose orbit is approximately 250 miles above the Earth, to learn about living and working in space and as a testbed for future exploration missions. This particular research used an experimental communication system on board the space station called the Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) Testbed.

Frequently, Wyglinski said, astronauts will encounter a phenomenon known as “space weather,” which refers to charged particles that stream from the sun. When they enter the atmosphere near the Earth’s poles, the particles produce colorful light shows called the auroras, such as the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights, but they can also disrupt wireless communications in and around Earth.

As part of the project, Wyglinski has been working closely with Richard Reinhart, a principal investigator on the project at NASA Glenn, to test the new algorithms using the SCaN Testbed.

According to NASA, the Testbed, which includes several software-defined radios that can be reprogrammed as part of communications experiments, serves as a platform for NASA research on radio communications and the Global Positioning System (GPS). The Testbed was installed in the International Space Station in 2012 and is used “to conduct a variety of experiments with the goal of further advancing other technologies, reducing risks on other space missions, and enabling future mission capabilities.”

Reinhart believes the algorithm the research team is developing will provide improved and more durable connections between the Earth and future space missions. “The novel part of the experiment is that the cognitive learning algorithm trains in a way that does not disrupt the communications links,” said Reinhart.

Student researchers working on the project were WPI graduate researcher Max Li ’17 and Timothy Hackett, recipient of a Penn State NASA Space Technology Research Fellowship. Both spent several weeks at the NASA Glenn Research Center testing the system. Among other activities, Li ensured that computer code was working properly and evaluated the algorithm.

Based on the findings, the research team has a framework on which to build new designs and implementations that can be used across a wide variety of space communications scenarios, including deep space missions.

“We expect our results to serve as a starting point for other researchers to refer to and to compare their future work while increasing this technology readiness level,” said Wyglinski.

To learn more about Max Li’s experience at NASA Glenn Research Center, read https://www. wpi.edu/news/improving-communications-iss-using-system-developed-wpi [this profile __title__ this profile] in The Daily Herd.

About Worcester Polytechnic Institute

WPI, a global leader in project-based learning, is a distinctive, top-tier technological university founded in 1865 on the principle that students learn most effectively by applying the theory learned in the classroom to the practice of solving real-world problems. Recognized by the National Academy of Engineering with the 2016 Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education, WPI’s pioneering project-based curriculum engages undergraduates in solving important scientific, technological, and societal problems throughout their education and at more than 45 project centers around the world. WPI offers more than 50 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs across 14 academic departments in science, engineering, technology, business, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts. Its faculty and students pursue groundbreaking research to meet ongoing challenges in health and biotechnology; robotics and the internet of things; advanced materials and manufacturing; cyber, data, and security systems; learning science; and more. http://www.wpi.edu

Contact:

Andy Baron, Associate Director of Public Relations
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, Massachusetts
508-831-5916, ajbaron@wpi.edu Reported by PRWeb 6 hours ago.

ICC Labs Obtains Interim Order for Arrangement With Aurora Cannabis

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ICC Labs Inc. (the* Company *or* ICC Labs*) (TSX-V: ICC) is pleased to announce that it has obtained an interim order of the Supreme Court of British Columbia authorizing, among other things, the holding of the Company’s special meeting of holders (the *ICC Shareholders*) of common shares (*ICC Shares*). At the meeting, the ICC Shareholders will be asked to consider and vote on a special resolution (the *Arrangement Resolution*) approving a statutory plan of arrangement (the *Arrangement*) whereby, subject to the terms and conditions of an arrangement agreement between the Company and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (*Aurora*) dated September 8, 2018 (the *Arrangement Agreement*), Aurora will acquire all of the issued and outstanding ICC Shares.*Share Consideration and Premium*

If the Arrangement becomes effective, each ICC Shareholder will receive $1.95 per ICC Share, payable in common shares of Aurora (the *Aurora Shares*) valued at the volume-weighted average trading price of Aurora Shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the *TSX*) during the twenty trading day period ending on the second to last trading day on the TSX immediately prior to the date the Arrangement is completed pursuant to the terms of the Arrangement Agreement and as further described in the Company’s management information circular (the *Circular*) in respect of the Arrangement.

The consideration to be received by ICC Shareholders represents a premium of approximately 34% on the twenty day volume-weighted average trading price of ICC Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange (the *TSX-V*) for the period ending August 22, 2018 (being the last trading day prior to ICC issuing a news release in respect of a media report speculating as to a potential transaction involving the acquisition of ICC).

*Board Recommendation and Fairness Opinions*

*The Company’s board of directors has unanimously approved the Arrangement and recommends that ICC Shareholders vote FOR the Arrangement Resolution.*

The Company’s board recommendation is supported by a fairness opinion from each of Canaccord Genuity Corp. and INFOR Financial Inc. to the effect that, as of the date of each opinion, and subject to the assumptions, limitations and qualifications on which each such opinion is based, the consideration to be received under the Arrangement by the ICC Shareholders is fair, from a financial point of view, to the ICC Shareholders.

*Shareholder Support Agreements*

Certain shareholders of ICC collectively holding approximately 28.8% of the issued and outstanding ICC Shares (as of September 26, 2018) have entered into support agreements with Aurora to, among other things, vote the ICC Shares owned by them in favour of the Arrangement and to otherwise support its completion, subject to the terms and conditions of the support agreements.

The Arrangement is subject to, among other things, the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the votes cast by ICC Shareholders present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting.

*Special Meeting of ICC Shareholders*

The meeting will be held on Tuesday November 6, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. (Toronto time) at the offices of Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP located at Royal Bank Plaza, South Tower, Suite 3800, 200 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario. Meeting materials, including a Notice of Special Meeting and the Circular, will be mailed shortly to ICC Shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 26, 2018. The meeting materials will also be available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. 

Assuming approval of the Arrangement at the meeting, the Company will, on or about November 8, 2018, return to the Court to seek a final order to implement the Arrangement. The closing of the Arrangement is also subject to receipt of certain other approvals (including certain Uruguayan regulatory approvals and the consent of Aurora’s lenders) and the satisfaction or waiver of certain other customary closing conditions. Approval by shareholders of Aurora is not required. Assuming all conditions are satisfied, the Company expects that the closing of the Arrangement will be completed in the fourth quarter of 2018.

*ICC Labs has retained Laurel Hill Advisory Group to solicit proxies, on behalf of management, to vote FOR the Arrangement Resolution. If you have any questions, please contact Laurel Hill by telephone toll free at 1-877-452-7184 (1-416-304-0211 by collect call) or by email at assistance@laurelhill.com. *

*About ICC Labs*

ICC Labs is a fully licensed producer and distributor of medicinal cannabinoid extracts, recreational cannabis and industrial hemp products in Uruguay as well as a fully licensed producer of medicinal cannabis in Colombia. The Company has active operations in Uruguay, and is focused on becoming the worldwide leading producer of cannabinoid extracts, giving support and promoting responsible use for medicinal purposes, backed by scientific research and innovation, while following strict compliance with standards for quality and safety.

For further information, please contact:
Alejandro Antalich, Chief Executive Officer of ICC Labs
Telephone: 598-2900-0000 ext. 404
Email: ir@icclabs.com 

*Shareholder Questions *

For shareholder inquiries regarding the Arrangement, please contact:
Laurel Hill Advisory Group
North America Toll Free: 1-877-452-7184
Collect Calls Outside North America: 1-416-304-0211
Email: assistance@laurelhill.com 

*Neither the TSX-V nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX-V) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. *

*Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements*

This news release includes statements containing certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law (*forward-looking statements*). Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "continue", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to statements with respect to the anticipated timing of the special meeting of ICC Shareholders and the closing of the Arrangement, the anticipated consideration to be received by ICC Shareholders and the satisfaction of closing conditions including required ICC Shareholder approval; necessary court approvals; the requisite Uruguayan regulatory approvals being obtained; Aurora obtaining the necessary consent from its lenders; the support agreements not having been terminated; and certain other customary closing conditions.

Implicit in the forward-looking statements referred to above are assumptions regarding, among other things: the expected time required to prepare and mail the meeting materials; the ability of the parties to receive, in a timely manner and on satisfactory terms, the necessary ICC Shareholder approval and regulatory, court, stock exchange and other third party approvals; the ability of the parties to satisfy, in a timely manner, the conditions to the closing of the Arrangement; and other expectations and assumptions concerning the Arrangement. The anticipated timing provided herein in connection with the Arrangement may change for a number of reasons, including unforeseen delays in preparing materials for the special meeting of ICC Shareholders; the inability to secure necessary ICC Shareholder approval and regulatory, court, stock exchange or other third party approvals in the time assumed or the need for additional time to satisfy the other conditions necessary to complete the Arrangement.

Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management of the Company at the date the statements are made, and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statement, whether expressed or implied, including, without limitation, a change in the volume-weighted average trading price of the Aurora Shares from the date hereof to the Effective Date (defined in the Arrangement Agreement); the potential risk that the Arrangement Resolution will not be approved by ICC Shareholders or that the Arrangement Agreement could be terminated in certain circumstances; failure to, in a timely manner, or at all, obtain the required regulatory, court, stock exchange or other third party approvals for the Arrangement or any ancillary transaction; failure of the parties to otherwise satisfy the conditions to complete the Arrangement; the possibility that the Company’s board of directors could receive an acquisition proposal and approve a superior proposal; significant transaction costs or unknown liabilities; the risk of litigation or adverse actions or awards that would prevent or hinder the completion of the Arrangement; failure to realize the expected benefits of the Arrangement; compliance with all applicable laws and other customary risks associated with transactions of this nature; and general economic conditions. If the Arrangement is not completed, and the Company continues as an independent entity, there are serious risks that the announcement of the Arrangement and the dedication of substantial resources of the Company to the completion of the Arrangement could have an adverse impact on the Company’s business and strategic relationships, operating results and business generally. If the Arrangement is completed, ICC Shareholders will forego any potential future increase in the Company’s value as an independent public company. The Company’s failure to comply with the terms of the Arrangement Agreement may, in certain circumstances, also result in the Company being required to pay a termination fee or expense reimbursement to Aurora, the result of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, operating results and ability to fund growth prospects. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive. Forward-looking statements should be considered carefully and undue reliance should not be placed on them.

Management provides forward-looking statements because it believes they provide useful information to readers when considering their investment objectives and cautions readers that the information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this news release are qualified by these cautionary statements and other cautionary statements or factors contained herein, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the Company. In particular, there can be no assurance that the Arrangement will be completed. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated.

These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect subsequent information, events or circumstances or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law. Reported by GlobeNewswire 4 hours ago.

Verizon to carry LG V40 ThinQ 5-camera smartphone

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Preorder your LG V40 ThinQ on America’s best network starting October 11

NEW YORK, Oct. 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LG, today, unveiled its first five-camera smartphone – the V40 ThinQ^™ – and you can preorder yours from Verizon starting October 11. This multimedia powerhouse features simultaneous photo capture from multiple cameras, immersive 3D surround sound and a massive 6.4” display, so you can express yourself artistically and entertain yourself in ways never before possible. 

Verizon unlimited is the perfect complement to the V40 ThinQ, giving you the ability to stream, upload and share all those photos and videos with your friends, family and followers. Verizon is offering two great deals worth up to $500 to help get your hands on a new V40. For a limited time, new and existing customers can get $200 off a V40 when purchased on Verizon device payment. Additionally, if you’re switching to Verizon or adding a new line, you can get up to $300 off when you trade in your old phone^*. 

Finally, If you preorder a V40 ThinQ from Verizon between October 11 and October 17 you can received a free SanDisk Ultra^® 256GB microSDXC^™ memory card and adapter, a DJI^™ OSMO^™ Mobile 2 Gimbal and auto enrollment in the LG Second Year Promise program^**.

*Five cameras are better than one.*

Have you ever taken a photo of your child and wished you had more room to include friends and family? Have you taken a photo at a ball game and been frustrated that your smartphone couldn’t zoom in tight enough to clearly capture a pitch? With the V40 ThinQ photo, regret is a thing of the past. The three rear cameras let you take photos at three different focal ranges simultaneously, so you never miss an angle and can choose the best photo to share or print.

The telephoto zoom lens gives you twice the reach of the standard lens without sacrificing image quality. The super wide-angle camera makes it easy to take expansive panoramas and group shots so no one ever feels left out. To make sure your photos are as good as the pros, LG introduces new AI technology that adjusts your subject’s position and frames your picture to help you create an artistically balanced photo. It even adjusts the exposure and shutter speed to enhance your shot.

On the flip side, two front-facing cameras capture standard and wide-angle photos so you can grab a quick selfie of yourself or of you and all your friends. With the V40 ThinQ, you can document every moment big or small and you can make your selfies stand out with custom background effects, adjustable lighting and artistic filters.

*The big picture.*

Great cameras deserve a great display and LG’s V-series has long been known for its advances in display technology, particularly in terms of size and quality. The V40 ThinQ is no exception, boasting a 6.4” bright display that fills the front of the phone from edge to edge. The display is powered by LG’s OLED FullVision^™ technology for true infinite contrast from self-lighting pixels and perfect blacks that give you ultimate cinematic quality in a smartphone.

*More than just sound.*

It’s one thing to be immersed into an audio video experience when you are in a theater, but it’s a lot more challenging when you are surrounded by people and distractions. The LG V40 ThinQ makes it easy to escape from reality with a DTS:X 3D surround sound system^*** that gives you spatial sound on the go. Whether you’re listening to your favorite band or watching a movie, when you put on your wired headphones, the audio on the V40 ThinQ feels like it’s coming from all directions.

*The best deserves the best.*

Your LG V40 ThinQ needs an unlimited network that can keep up with all that content you’re creating and easily let you watch the shows and listen to the tunes you love. Above Unlimited includes 75 GB of premium 4G LTE data along with HD video streaming, 20 GB of 4G LTE mobile hotspot, five TravelPass sessions per month (for use in 130 countries) and 500 GB of Verizon Cloud storage, all for $60/line per month for four lines when you enroll in Auto Pay. And if you don’t need all of that, you can still mix and match three great unlimited plans on your account to meet each of your family members’ needs: Go Unlimited, Beyond Unlimited and Above Unlimited.

*Get your LG V40 ThinQ on Verizon.*

LG V40 ThinQ will be available for preorder on Verizon starting October 11 in Aurora Black and Verizon-exclusive Moroccan Blue, starting at $40.83 a month for 24 months on Verizon device payment ($979.99 retail; 0% APR). You can also pick up your V40 ThinQ from your local Verizon store, online and through the My Verizon app when it’s available on October 18.

Visit verizonwireless.com on October 11 to preorder your V40 ThinQ or for more information.

^*Up to $979.99 device payment purchase req'd. Less $100 trade-in/promo credit (upgrade) or $300 trade-in/promo credit (new) applied to account over 24 mos w/in 1-2 bill cycles; promo credit ends when balance paid or line terminated/transferred; 0% APR. Trade-in must be in good working and cosmetic condition.

^**Visit lgv40preorderpromo.com after October 11 to redeem or for more information. Available while supplies last. Please allow up to 6-8 weeks from successful claim validation for item(s) to ship.

^***Wired headphones or speakers required.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York City, generated $126 billion in 2017 revenues. The company operates America’s most reliable wireless network and the nation’s premier all-fiber network, and delivers integrated solutions to businesses worldwide. Its Oath subsidiary reaches people around the world with a dynamic house of media and technology brands.

VERIZON'S ONLINE MEDIA CENTER: News releases, stories, media contacts and other resources are available at www.verizon.com/about/news/. News releases are also available through an RSS feed. To subscribe, visit www.verizon.com/about/rss-feeds/.

*Media contact: 
*George Koroneos
201.787.6165
george.koroneos@verizon.com
Twitter: @GLKcreative Reported by GlobeNewswire 4 hours ago.

Aurora Stock Forecast Looks Bullish Post Q4 Earnings

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Aurora Cannabis Earnings Report
Few companies have performed as spectacularly as *Aurora Cannabis Inc *(OTCMKTS:ACBFF, TSE:ACB) in recent weeks. While the Aurora Cannabis stock chart may not reflect it just yet, Aurora stock has made several significant moves that have positioned it to be a powerhouse moving forward. On top of that, the Aurora Cannabis earnings report was the cherry on top, surprising analysts and leading to strong gains for ACBFF stock.

We'll start with the Aurora 2018 annual report.

The company posted a surprisingly positive fourth quarter with a profit compared to last year’s loss. (Source: “.

The post Aurora Stock Forecast Looks Bullish Post Q4 Earnings appeared first on Profit Confidential. Reported by Profit Confidential 1 week ago.

ICC International Cannabis advancing Danish cannabis operations

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  ICC International Cannabis Corp.(CSE:WRLD) updated on its operations in Denmark, where it is advancing a 473,000 sq ft, fully automated greenhouse. ICC controls one of 12 cannabis cultivation and manufacturing licences in Denmark. The company said it had identified the city of Møeldrup, Denmark as the epicentre of local operations, and secured a fully equipped 55 acre land parcel there. It is advancing relationships with the mayor and town council of Møeldrup, and solidified its European strategy in a Cannabis friendly regulatory arena. ICC and Sababa Sciences have deigned the greenhouse that will meet certain standards, while the pair are also developing an on-campus European GMP compliant facility using advanced analytics to maximize extraction and product manufacturing processes. ICC says its entry into Denmark mirrors industry peers such as Canopy Growth Corporation (TSE:WEED), Green Organic Dutchman Holdings, Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSE:ACB). and CannTrust Holdings (TSE:TRST). "The Town of Møeldrup and its Mayor Ulrik Wilbek have made great efforts to host ICC and Sababa Sciences," said Eugene Beukman, chief executive and director of ICC. "We are proud to be working with a forward-thinking industrious town with a robust infrastructure. Since legalization on January 1, 2018, the Danish government has displayed strong support for Cannabis development, in the forms of research grants and tax incentives. "ICC holds claim to premier European Cannabis assets; domiciled in a jurisdiction with a highly skilled agriculture and manufacturing workforce. With the help of Sabba Sciences, we look forward to continuing to advance our Danish operations.” Finished cannabis and cannabis derivatives produced by the company will be sold through Denmark’s retail pharmacy network. Denmark has developed a program for reimbursement for cannabis therapeutics through its national health care program. Reported by Proactive Investors 1 week ago.

Froedtert leads in revenue, Aurora in net income

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Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa remained the largest in southeast Wisconsin in terms of revenue, according to recently published figures from the Wisconsin Hospital Association. Aurora Health Care’s hospitals — with a couple exceptions — continue to record the highest profit margins in southeast Wisconsin. Reported by bizjournals 1 week ago.

Aurora police seek public’s help finding missing 22-year-old man

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Aurora police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 22-year-old man who hasn't been seen for over two months. Reported by Denver Post 6 days ago.

Aurora woman finds largest diamond so far this year at Arkansas park

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Thinking it was just a piece of glass, an Aurora woman gave a 2.63-carat diamond she found at Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park this month to her son to put in his pocket. It wasn’t about an hour later the 71-year-old retiree realized that she made the find of a lifetime. Reported by Denver Post 6 days ago.

Better Marijuana Stock: Aurora Cannabis vs. CannaRoyalty

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Which stock wins in a matchup between a big Canadian marijuana grower and a small-cap cannabis distributor? Reported by Motley Fool 6 days ago.

These artists will make downtown Dallas their canvas at this year's Aurora biennial of light, video and sound

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Reported by DallasNews 5 days ago.
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