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Posted by Silke Wurbs on December 6, 2008 at 2:00pm

Was wäre, wenn Sie sich damals bei eBay, Google und Co hätten beteiligen können? Würden Sie eine derartige Chance mit Ihrem heutigen Wissen in jedem Falle ergreifen? Ja, dann nutzen Sie JETZT die Gelegenheit, sich hier zu informieren und sich von der Chance Ihres Lebens begeistern zu lassen! What would be, if you at that time with eBay, googled itself and had been able to take part CO? Would you seize a such chance with your current knowledge in each case? Yes, then you use yourselves NOW the opportunity, to inform and from the chance of your life to be inspired be able!

Zonta Foothills of Boulder County

Posted by Catherine Lentine on December 4, 2008 at 7:54am

BOULDER WOMAN HONORED FOR FORGING WOMEN'S RIGHTS AROUND THE WORLDZonta Foothills Club of Boulder County, a group dedicated to the advancement of the status of women in Boulder County and around the world, recently honored member Ellen Marshall with the first Zonta Foothills Humanitarian and Advocacy Award in recognition of Marshall's impact in advancing women’s and girls' healthcare, education, economic opportunity and ability to live free of violence internationally and in Boulder County. Marshall was instrumental in forging frameworks by 180 governments reinforcing the tenet that women's rights are human rights and developing action steps for governments and civil society to take to promote health, education and economic security for women. She has spent the last ten years advocating for women's heath in Colorado and in Washington – including helping to shape the U.S. response to the global HIV/AIDS crisis so that it better addresses the way the pandemic is affecting women and youth. She has been an advocate for sound policies in Colorado to make needed investments in education and to protect women’s health rights. Marshall was nominated for the 2008 United Nations International Human Rights Award. The Zonta Foothills award included a contribution in Marshall’s name to the Bev Hackbart Scholarship, which provides tuition support to a single parent attending the University of Colorado – a project of the Zonta Foothills Club, of which Marshall is a member.

Zonta Foothills of Boulder County

Posted by Catherine Lentine on December 4, 2008 at 7:46am

Zonta Foothills Club of Boulder, whose mission is support of women locally nationally and internationally, is awarding $10,310 in financial grants to the following Boulder County based non-profit organizations for 2008-09:CSAW (Collaboration of Sudanese & American Women), a Boulder based organization that provides housing, educational opportunities, health service, language assistance, job search and mentoring, to Sudanese refugee women and children through community partnerships and support services.Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley, offering emergency and non-emergency services 24/7 for women and children seeking help, has provided shelter, food, support and community education for 30 years.Attention Homes, which provides emergency & short term residential shelter, care, counseling & treatment, to at-risk teens.MESA (Moving to End Sexual Assault) offers crisis intervention, counseling services, case management, community referrals, and medical and criminal justice advocacy to sexual assault survivors, as well as a 24-hour rape crisis hotline.Boulder County Imagination Library Program, run by Foothills United Way, provides preschoolers (ages 0-4) with books, preparing them for school. Approximately 600 students have been in the program this year. Zonta’s support will help to buy books.Boulder Valley Women’s Health provides low-income and uninsured women and teens with reproductive healthcare and preventive care, as well as education and outreach, serving 5,300 clients per year.Carriage House Homeless Community Center offers transition assistance and daytime services to homeless adults in Boulder. Immediate survival needs are met, and services are provided leading to employment, housing, personal stability and healing. Zonta’s support will help with the purchase of needed prescriptions.Fairview High School’s Teen Parenting Program provides counseling and care for pregnant teens and their children. Zonta volunteers also provide volunteer support in tutoring, child care, and tranportation.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival's Holiday Play - A Child's Christmas in Wales

Posted by Shoshana Fanizza on December 3, 2008 at 4:47pm

Dylan Thomas' A Child's Christmas in WalesA Classic Story of Imagination and The Joys of Holidays PastAdapted by Philip Charles Sneed and The Foothill Theatre Company, Nevada City, Calif.Directed by Philip C. SneedNovember 26-December 31, 2008, in the University Theatre Main StageFilled with music and laughter, celebration and nostalgia, A Child's Christmas in Wales embodies the power of storytelling, and the meaning of festivity. Free of the usual holiday clichés, this delightful piece is an engaging tribute to childhood viewed fondly through the veil of memory. A Child's Christmas in Wales is an original adaptation of the funny yet lyrical short story by Dylan Thomas. It's a special experience for both children and adults.***************************************************************************************The Colorado Shakespeare Festival is offering groups of 10 or more 25% off the regular ticket price. Also, there is a Holiday Flexible 5 Pack available for 20% savings and a single ticket code for 10% off. I am able to help you with all of these great savings packages. Tickets start at $10!I can send you the calendar of performance dates and all the information that you can pass onto your group. It would make an extra special gift for the holidays! We also have catering and rooms available for a unique holiday party option.Thanks so much for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you!Contact Shoshana at: csfgroups@buildmyaudience.com

Top 5 Ways To Help The Cottonwood Institute Thrive!

Posted by Cottonwood Institute on December 3, 2008 at 11:33am

As the end of the year approaches and you decide what charities to support this year, we hope you will consider the Cottonwood Institute. We accomplished amazing results in 2008 and we could not have done it without the generous support of individuals like you! In these challenging economic times, we wanted to offer the Top 5 Ways To Help The Cottonwood Institute Thrive in 2009 and beyond:

1. Donate before December 31st and double your impact. Whether you have donated in the past or you are a first time donor, all donations made by December 31, 2008 will be matched 100% up to $5,000 through two generous matching gift challenges. If you have already made a financial contribution this year, help us spread the word by telling a friend about us. Let them know that you support the Cottonwood Institute, encourage them to visit our New Website, and let them know about our matching gift challenge. Donating is easy: You can Donate Online or send in a check made payable to Cottonwood Institute to PO Box 7067, Denver, CO 80207.

2. Take a 2009 Course or give one as a gift. We have new and exciting 1-2 day Survival Workshops for adults and week-long Summer Courses for high school and middle school students in 2009. Our courses make an excellent gift for children, grandchildren, and adults that want to practice survival skills and make a difference in the world! Visit our 2009 Course Schedule and Register For A Course Today!

3. Shop with a conscience online. In the spirit of the holidays, you can Shop Online and benefit the Cottonwood Institute. Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Consider an Official Cottonwood Institute Survival Kit or Survival Knife. Best of all, we are offering free shipping for the month of December! If you like to shop online, consider using GoodShop to shop at stores like Amazon.com, J. Crew, Banana Republic, Nordstrom, Gap, Macy's, Old Navy, and more! A percentage of each online sale will go to the Cottonwood Institute and we will use the funds to support our public school programs, so you can shop till you drop!

4. Gift of Stock. Let's face it, stocks were hammered in 2008. As you create a new investing strategy for 2009 and beyond, you may want to consider the tax advantages of donating some of the poor performing stock in your portfolio to the Cottonwood Institute. To make a gift of stock, contact your financial advisor to see if it makes sense for you and then call us at 303.447.1076.

5. Wish List. If you are looking for non-financial ways to support the Cottonwood Institute, please visit our Wish List online. From winter camping gear to digital video cameras, you may have something lying around the house that can help support our programs. Don't forget, most donations from our wish list are tax-deductible!

Respectfully,

Ford Church, M. A., Founder and Executive Director

Cottonwood Institute

303.447.1076

Give a real gift this holiday season!

Posted by Kelly Doyle Duncan on December 3, 2008 at 8:55am

The Family Learning Center Launches its Holiday Toy Driveand Adopt-a-Family Gift Giving DriveBoulder, Colo., December 3, 2008 - The Family Learning Center, a Boulder non-profit dedicated to encouraging successful lifelong learning and economic self-sufficiency for families of diverse cultures and limited incomes, is hosting a holiday toy drive and an adopt-a-family gift giving drive to support low-income families in Boulder this holiday season.• The Holiday Toy Drive will run until Wednesday, Dec. 23, and seeks new, unwrapped toys for children 2 to 14 years. Toys can be dropped off from 8:30 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday at the Family Learning Center, 164 34th Street, Boulder, CO 80301.• The Adopt-a-Family Gift Giving Drive helps individuals in the community help low-income families and children this holiday season. The Family Learning Center has more than 200 families in need, ranging from a single parent with one child, to two-parent families with six or more children. Adopting families usually provide a grocery gift card and toys or clothing for each child in the family. Larger familes can be adopted by church groups or one or more families.Families or individuals wishing to adopt a family or a child, should contact the Family Learning Center at 303-442-8979 or email at info@flcboulder.org.About The Family Learning CenterSince 1981, the Family Learning Center has provided Boulder County's low-income, culturally diverse children and families with the lifelong tools necessary for self-sufficiency and success. The Center provides educational, crisis intervention, computer technology, college-prep and family support services for approximately 2,000 children and their families each year. For more information, please visit www.flcboulder.org

Danse Etoile Ballet auditioning dancers to perform in next production at the Dairy Center for the Arts March 6, 7 and 8

Posted by Danse Etoile Ballet on December 2, 2008 at 9:16am

Dancers modern/ballet/jazz to perform in our next production March 6, 7 and 8.Rehearsal saturdays 1pm to 3pm starting January at Danse Etoile's studio 3400 Industrial lane.Dancers age limit 12 years old/ 30 years old.Call 720 938 3030.email mariejose@danseetoile.org

Europe - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband in the Balkans East - Greece, Romania, Bulgaria: new report from Bharatbook

Posted by Bharatbook on December 2, 2008 at 2:52am

Annual publication 2008 Europe - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband in Balkans (East) profiles the region’s three largest countries: Greece, Bulgaria and Romania.Impacting on the telecom markets of these three countries is EU-mandated competition, decreasing prices and leading to the introduction of new services by both competing operators and incumbents alike. This report offers an informative insight into the Balkans (East) region, covering regulatory developments, major players in the fixed-line, broadband, convergence and mobile markets, the development of new product offerings for the aforementioned markets, as well as presenting a wide variety of industry-related statistics in addition to broadband penetration forecasts to the year 2018.Key highlights:• Customer churn levels and the level of competition is expected to increase in Romania in 2009 following the introduction of number portability for both the fixed and mobile markets in October 2008. For the country overview, see chapter 3, page 55.• Competition in Bulgaria and Romania will improve in the future as each country’s respective regulator completes market analyses during 2009/10 and imposes obligations on SMP operators (ie, incumbents) to improve competition, particularly in fixed-line markets.• Healthy infrastructure-based competition exists in the broadband markets of Bulgaria and Romania due to well established cable TV providers as well as a large number of informal LANs.• Within Greece the actions of the regulator has improved the wholesale market, with wholesale accounting for over 40% of total DSL connections, the overarching technology platform for broadband access in Greece. For the country overview, see chapter 2, page 26.• The state of the wholesale DSL market in Bulgaria and Romania is expected to pick up once regulators complete market analyses during 2009/10 and oblige incumbents to offer network access.• IPTV take up is on the rise in all three countries, as incumbents and telecom operators acquire additional content and improve service offerings. In Bulgaria and Romania cable operators are fighting back by launching triple play offerings.• Mobile operators have once again focused on mobile data, leveraging now widely-available EDGE/WCDMA/HSDPA networks to launch aggressively priced mobile broadband access with prepaid data bundles.• With mobile voice markets at saturation, the underdeveloped mobile broadband market is the new revenue growth opportunity and hence competitive battleground for mobile operators, with competition expected to put downward pressure on tariffs in 2009 and beyond. This in turn will negatively impact other wireless broadband providers, particularly the WiMAX service providers, given the market power of the mobile operators and the reach of their networks.Balkans (East) – mobile subscribers and penetration rate – March 2008Country Subscribers PenetrationBulgaria 10,000,000 137%Greece 15,400,000 138%Romania 24,600,000 110%(Source: Based on ITU and Global Mobile data)This report Subjects include:Market and industry analyses, trends and developmentsFacts, figures, statistics and broadband forecasts to 2017Industry and regulatory issuesResearch, Marketing, BenchmarkingMajor Players, Revenues, Subscribers, Network deploymentsVoIP, ADSL, ADSL2+, FttH, LAN, WiFi, WiMAX, IPTV, VoD, triple play, digital TV, DTTV, 3G, i-mode and HSDPAFor more information please visit: http://www.bharatbook.com/productdetail.asp?id=84342Bharat Book Bureau207, Hermes Atrium, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai - 400 614, India.Phone : +91 22 2757 8668 / 2757 9438Fax : +91 22 2757 9131E-mail : info@bharatbook.comWebsite : www.bharatbook.com

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