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HUMANE SOCIETY OF BOULDER VALLEY A CAUSE FOR PAWS EVENT RAISES $45,000 FOR HOMELESS AND ABANDONED ANIMALS

Posted by Kim Sporrer on September 15, 2009 at 11:11am

Nearly 700 people of all ages, plus several hundred dogs, came together in Boulder on Saturday, September 12, 2009 to raise more than $45,000 for homeless and abandoned animals. It all happened during the 20th Annual A Cause for Paws Doggie Dash and Walk-A-Thon benefiting the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. “Cause for Paws is such a fun event, and we’re so grateful for the tremendous support again this year,” said Lisa Pedersen, CEO of Humane Society of Boulder Valley. “It’s a joy to see so many wonderful examples of healthy pet and guardian relationships during the event. All funds raised today will support the Humane Society as we provide shelter, medical care and behavioral rehabilitation to more than 8,000 animals a year.” The top pledge collectors included Renee Shires of Boulder as the top individual and Rally Software as the top team. The Doggie Dash top overall winner was Chantelle Dron (along with her dog) from Fort Collins with a time of 14:37. This annual event, which began in 1989, is always open to the public and remains one of the shelter’s main fundraising events of the year. This year’s zero-waste event featured corporate and individual team competitions, a pet expo, paw print art, dog and guardian massages, dog agility fun trials, a pancake breakfast, an Avery Brewing beer garden, an 80s costume contest and live music from 80s cover band A Flock of Beagles. More than 100 volunteers were on hand to help organize the event.

Acai Berry Scam

Posted by sammy rose on September 15, 2009 at 12:54am

Acai berries are one of the hottest food and health supplements on the market today. They were to see on talk shows, news programs and in newspapers and magazines. Unfortunately, many people fear that fraud A Rob Acai Berry is its price, if you leave the possibility for the health benefits that can get. If you are wise, there is no reason to worry. Read for more information, you can make an intelligent decision.

Typical Acai Berry ScamA fraud in connection with Acai Berry franchised distributors. You are invited, an essential element of the "right" to buy supplements at a discounted price, you can sell profitably. With a company like this, the cost of distribution should be back on your first order. If a company wants you to pay a lot of money for them, so you have the right to sell their product, the product is probably not very well.

Another fraud that people complain more and more complete account of the did not want the request for a free trial access. The only thing I can say to this fraud, to ensure that you know what you use to login if you have something "free". We know that this world is not far away on the things for free, if you have something free, there is always a price. In the case of food supplements, many species, the costs of the free trial version is a monthly program that is not free. This is the same, what you do with the CD's of British Columbia home, he is not only for the health supplement industry.

The real part of the fraud to the free movement of studies is that many companies attract some constraints are then your credit card company. There are two things you can do to avoid it. First, make sure the company is a legitimate objective and has for some time. Second, a prepaid credit card, only enough money to allow for the free demo version. If you do, if at the expense of credit card for the free trial, the charge is dismissed.

To complete the Bay Acai reputable companies, read the comments of Acai Berry supplement on Acai Berry Pill. On information and knowledge you with well established businesses.

As with any supplement, make sure you contact your doctor before using it. Thank you for reading and blessing of God!Colon Cleanse

Lafayette Ironkid

Posted by Holly Monarski on September 14, 2009 at 8:05am

Ethan Monarski of Lafayette came in 6th in his division at the Ironkid Triathlon in Avon, Colorado on Sunday, September 6th. Ethan's final time was 15:34:9. He swam, biked and ran with over 100 six to eight year olds in the Junior Division. The top five male and female finalists qualify for the Ironkid National Championships in Tuscon, Arizona in October.

The Academy Retirement Community

Posted by Ande on September 12, 2009 at 3:03pm

The Academy is a unique locally owned retirement community in Boulder. The Academy is mostly Independent Living with 33 apartments and 9 bungalows all located a couple blocks from Chautauqua. The Academy also has 10 Assisted Living suites that are completely integrated with our Independent community.We also have a community for Alzheimer's and dementia called The Academy at Bella Vista. The Academy at Bella Vista truly brings adult children, caregivers or spouses to tears when they walk into our home setting that is special in every way. And most importantly, our residents feel at home and have a very high level of care with personal touch.Please contact The Academy should you ever want to have a personal tour of our communities, I would be happy to share the many benefits of life at The Academy.If we can ever be a resource or referral we would be happy to as well.Ande BernthalThe Academy303-938-1920 or 1-800-943-1920970 Aurora Ave., Boulder, Co, 80302www.theacademyboulder.com

Monarch High School Varsity Cheer Team's Annual Coyote Cheer Clinic

Posted by Wayne Minichiello on September 11, 2009 at 8:39am

The Monarch High School Varsity Cheerleaders will host their annual cheer clinic for girls in K-12th grade (all skill levels) on September 18, 2009, from 9:00am - 3:00pm in the Monarch High School gym. There is no school that day so come out and join us in this fun opportunity to meet the MHS Varsity Cheer Squad, learn cheer skills, gain ideas to boost school spirit, and most of all have lots of fun! Bring a friend for twice the fun! For more information call Tammy Mills 303-499-7783 or email tammymills@comcast.net. See you there!

Monarch High School Cheer Teams Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction Fundraiser

Posted by Wayne Minichiello on September 11, 2009 at 8:00am

Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 6:00-8:00 PM Tickets are only $6 each (Kids 7 and under are FREE) Tri-City Elks Lodge #2541 525 Main Street, Louisville Come support the Monarch High School Cheerleaders! Contact Nikki Patrick with questions: nikki68@comcast.net

Acne scars

Posted by rimee on September 10, 2009 at 11:12pm

Acne is not purely a teenage predicament, 20 to 40% of the adults do encounter problems with acne. In fact, some people are only being paid the first visit in their 40s! The problems of Acne stems from many reasons, which include an overactive sebaceous gland, genetic factors, or lifestyle factors such as stress, excessive dead skin, damage to the skin caused by scratching, and clogging agents trapped on the skin when cosmetics used are not totally cleansed. Acne may also occur as premenstrual flares or due to certain medications such as strong steroid creams. Basically, Acne is formed by a collection of sebum (oil), bacteria and dead cells trapped in the lining of the hair follicle (skin pore). Normally the lining of the hair follicle sheds a layer of dead skin cells at regular intervals. Secretions from the sebaceous gland in the skin push the dead skin cells to the surface. When excessive oil is being produced however, the dead cells will clump together, forming a block at the opening of the hair follicle. When bacteria, which naturally occurs within the hair follicle, starts to break down the material accumulated within the clogged pore, irritating fatty acids are produced. This will cause pressure to build up within the pore, and the pore will be swollen. Redness and inflammation also occur in response to the infection.

Nite at the Rec is BACK

Posted by Nite at the Rec on September 10, 2009 at 10:00am

Summer is over and school has begun, so head on over to the Louisville Rec Center for some fun!We will begin the fall 2009 season of Nites on Friday Sept.25 at 7:00pm. Please visit louisvillerecreation.com to download a WAIVER that each child must bring with them on their first Friday Nite of the 2009 season. Cost is $10.00.We will be having a SURVIVOR night so wear you best gear and get ready to get dirty!-Nites

Catch "Brigadoon" before it disappears!

Posted by Tracy Cravens on September 9, 2009 at 11:36am

"Once in the Highlands, the Highlands of Scotland, two weary hunters lost their way..."When Tommy Albright and Jeff Douglas get lost on a hunting trip, they stumble into a legendary village. Once a century, the people of Brigadoon awaken for one day, and then sleep for another hundred years while Brigadoon itself vanishes in the mists. Jeff dismisses the legend, while Tommy falls in love with beautiful Fiona Campbell. But Fiona's betrothed, Harry Beaton, threatens to leave the village -- and if he does, all of Brigadoon will be lost forever.Fall in love with Lerner and Loewe's magical Scottish fairy tale this September at LTC -- before Brigadoon disappears again!Books and Lyrics by Alan Jay LernerMusic by Frederick LoeweDirected by John ThornberryRated GSeptember 2009, 18, 19, 20*, 25, 26, 27*, October 2009, 1, 2, & 3* Sunday performances are at 2:00 pm.All others are at 7:30 pmTickets available now at www.longmonttheatre.org or call 303-772-5200

Check in with your CPA by year-end

Posted by Bliss Bookkeeping on September 8, 2009 at 5:21pm

It's always a good idea to check in with your CPA before the year-ends and ideally before the holidays to make sure your bookkeeping is in order. This gives business owners a chance to make any changes to their books before the end of the financial year. The fall season is a good time to do this since it's the slow time for CPA's before the crazy tax season starts.As a bookkeeper, I've seen business owners scrambling to get their books cleaned up after the year is already over in order to get their financial statements to their CPA for tax season.Keep your bookkeeping in order throughout the year and you'll avoid that last-minute scramble at tax time. If a small business owner isn't using QuickBooks to keep their bookkeeping in order, then they probably are missing a lot of information. I find many errors in sales entries, missing deposits, missing payments, etc. that I fix through the reconciliation process in QuickBooks. It can be a powerful tool for business owners and save them time when tax season comes.

Family Learning Center to Honor John Tayer with 2009 Penfield Tate Humanitarian Award

Posted by Kelly Doyle Duncan on September 8, 2009 at 12:56pm

Awards Dinner and Auction to be Held Friday September 11, at CU’s Stadium ClubThe 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 pleased to announce that John Tayer is the recipient of its 2009 Penfield Tate Humanitarian Award.Tayer was selected for this honor based on his outstanding contributions to the Boulder community. He will receive the award at The Family learning Center’s 15th annual Penfield Tate Humanitarian Awards Dinner and Auction on Friday, September 11 at the Stadium Club at CU’s Folson Field in Boulder.A 29-year resident of Boulder, Tayer is currently the Director of Public Affairs and Communication for the Roche Colorado Corporation, a Boulder-based pharmaceutical company. Tayer serves as the elected representative from the Boulder area to the Regional Transportation District (RTD) Board of Directors, where he has fought to keep the Ecopass accessible and affordable and ensured that Boulder residents receive the promised investments in commuter rail and bus rapid transit. Tayer is also Board Chair for the Boulder Chamber of Commerce, a Board Member for Eco-Cyle, the local non-profit recycling agency, and sits on the community advisory board for Avista Hospital.A native of Brookline, Massachusetts, John earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and a law degree from the University of Colorado.The annual Penfield Tate Humanitarian Award was created by The Family Learning Center to honor the memory and legacy of the late Penfield Tate, a former mayor of Boulder and civil rights lawyer.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

Erotic Polarity in Intimacy and Evolution, With Dr. Keith Witt

Posted by Boulder Integral Center on September 4, 2009 at 9:03pm

This event welcomes singles and couples over the age of 18 of any sexual orientation. Just bring your full and open body, mind, heart and Spirit…

. Erotic polarity is created by masculine and feminine energy sources in proximity and sparks both of them. It fascinates us and is the heart of love affairs. . Erotic polarity ebbs and flows in relationships depending on safety, depth of consciousness, development, emotional states, hormonal balances, stressors, and the mysteries of human intimacy. . We all share feminine and masculine aspects. The archetypes of the the feminine as fountain of love and divine knowing, and the masculine as warrior and man of wisdom arise spontaneously in human societies, and always exist in energetic interplay with each other. As we deepen we can access these mythic forces to benefit ourselves, our lovers, and human kind. . Most of us have felt evolution working through us as an optimizing force. We yearn toward the beautiful, good, and true in our thoughts, actions, and relationships. To our dismay, suffering often intrudes as habitual shame, social demands, defensive states, egoic fixations, and relational train wrecks. How do we include and transcend bad habits and negative conditioning to live fully-to surrender to our personal myths of love and service? . Neurobiological research tells us that we rarely eliminate defensive reflexes our nervous system associates with survival. We can include and transcend them by creating secure attachment with ourselves and others, and relaxing into developmental processes which harmonize constantly shifting states of consciousness and altitudes on different developmental lines. . To do this we need to face our most beautiful and repellent selves, connect them with compassion, and exercise intent and will to allow them to evolve towards unity. Wherever there are blocks to growth, we can add compassion and allow ourselves to change. This simple process can resolve trauma, integrate defensive states, and support delicious intimacy. . Throughout this weekend we’ll explore ideas, use music and movement, discover and liberate our masculine and feminine selves, and engage in exercises and personal work to identify and challenge defensive states. We will clarify and enhance personal myths-the autobiographical narratives of our lives. Each of us is at the center of a unique universe, and we can determine the direction and evolutionary flow of our reality through compassionate understanding and right action. . This workshop will be illuminating, transformative, edgy and lots of fun. . When: Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4 . Times on each day: 9:30AM to 4:30PM . Please bring a notebook and wear comfy attire. . Where: Boulder Integral, 2805 Broadway Street, Boulder, CO 80304. . Please email info@boulderintegral.org for questions. . Cost: $179 Standard Registration ($159 Boulder Integral members). .Dr Keith Witt (www.kwwitt.com): Author of, The Gift of Shame, The Attuned Family, Waking, Up, and Sessions, offers 35 years of experience as a therapist, lecturer, and teacher. His article, Developmental Engagement Field Theory, can be found in the current edition of the Journal of Integral Theory and Practice. He has conducted over fifty thousand therapy sessions in Santa Barbara with individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life including the film and music industries, corporate management, information technologies, engineering, academia, the law, and a full spectrum of other cultures. He is a professor at the Santa Barbara Graduate Institute.

In a High-Speed World, How Can Dharma Help Us Turn the Corner? A Conversation with Hokai Sobol & Terry Patten

Posted by Boulder Integral Center on September 4, 2009 at 8:53pm

9/29/09 at 7PM Entrance $15 (Members $10) At the Boulder Integral Center 2805 Broadway Street, Boulder, CO 80304 - 303 541 1540. _ READ DETAILS HERE. _ In an imbalanced, accelerating world-in-crisis we face problems that cannot be solved, as Einstein famously said, “from the same level of consciousness that created them.” Many contemporary practitioners have turned to the Dharma as a source of that higher consciousness. But traditionally, the path was described as the way to awaken from the dream of human life, not to improve it. The traditions saw that as futile. But today, we no longer see life as an endless cycle. _ We have an evolutionary view of ourselves and even of our spirituality. And we have seen the folly of “bypassing” our critical life challenges in an attempt to be “spiritual.” How does the wisdom and clarity of ancient Dharma have relevance and meaning in the midst of contemporary evolutionary challenges? How can spiritual insight and illumination empower us to more effectively meet the emerging challenges of our time? _ ABOUT THE PRESENTERSHokai Sobol is a longtime Buddhist practitioner, teacher and translator, as well as a penetrating student and critic of leading-edge spirituality. He brings an international perspective to these questions. (He lives in Croatia). He will be in dialogue with Terry Patten, a leading voice in the emerging Integral Spirituality movement, and co-author, with Ken Wilber, of Integral Life Practice: A 21st-Century Blueprint for Physical Health, Emotional Balance, Mental Clarity, and Spiritual Awakening.

Exploring the future of Christianity, with Fr. Richard Rohr

Posted by Boulder Integral Center on September 4, 2009 at 8:46pm

New Wineskins: A Contemporary Pilgrimage Toward the Future of Christianity with Fr. Richard RohrOct. 8 - 11, 2009 at the Boulder Integral CenterFor registration, scholarships and all other details, please click here.

A precious opportunity to learn from Fr. Richard Rohr, O.F.M., and Fr. David McCallum, S.J.Special Guest Teachers: Sr. Theresa Monroe, R.S.C.J., and Rollie Stanich . . This four-day offering will explore how the Holy Spirit embodys the consciousness of Christ within our being, knowing, and doing in the world.The topics we will explore include: . * Deep Metanoia-the process of lifelong, evolving transformation into our truest selves. * Uniting contemplation and action. * Healing wounds from the tradition, and opening the path forward. * Exploring Integral Christianity and emerging Evolutionary Spirituality. * Teaching contemplative prayer practices from the Franciscan and Jesuit traditions. * Getting to know the many faces of God. * Embracing the personal and collective shadow. * Including, transcending and loving the vast array of perspectives held by those within the body of Christ. * A developmental view of spiritual maturation and its implications for the way we live our faith. .Click here for registration and other details.

Local Home Sales by Price Range

Posted by Dana Alford on September 3, 2009 at 9:14am

Local Home Sales by Price RangeDagmar Alford, owner/broker of Options Realty, LLC in Louisville, has compiled a study of local single family home sales by price range for August, ‘09 and year-to-date. There are some surprising findings and “green shoots” appearing in the more popular price ranges. For questions contact Dagmar at 720-352-8285 or Dagmar@OptionsRealtyLLC.net or see further detail under Market Statistics on their website: www.OptionsRealtyLLC.net.Boulder Home Sales by Price RangeBoulder single family home sales are off in all price ranges year-to-date but August was off by less than earlier in the year. The $300,000s and $800,000s were even up a bit. Boulder’s most popular price range is the $400,000s.$000s Aug '08 Aug '09 % Chg '08 YTD '09 YTD % Chg100s 0 2 3 3 0%200s 0 1 13 6 -54%300s 13 15 15% 133 81 -39%400s 20 11 -45% 163 114 -30%500s 20 14 -30% 138 78 -43%600s 10 4 -60% 71 52 -27%700s 10 5 -50% 81 34 -58%800s 4 6 50% 36 26 -28%900s 4 4 0% 16 14 -13%1M+ 12 6 -50% 69 38 -45%2M++ 2 1 -50% 14 7 -50%Total 95 69 -27% 737 453 -39%Source: IRES MLS. Single family homes only.Broomfield Sales by Price RangeBroomfield $300,000 home sales were up in August and year-to-date both by 27%. $100,000s are also way up and that’s help keep sales volume only off 3% total. The $200,000s and $300,000s are Broomfield’s most common sales.$ K Aug, '08 Aug, '09 % Chg '08 YTD '09 YTD % Chg100s 0 3 9 25 178%200s 13 8 -38% 84 73 -13%300s 11 14 27% 55 70 27%400s 4 1 -75% 34 29 -15%500s 9 3 -67% 30 19 -37%600s 3 0 -100% 10 8 -20%700s 1 0 -100% 5 0 -100%800s 1 1 0% 4 1 -75%900s 0 0 2 1 -50%1,000+ 2 0 5 4 -20%Total 44 30 -32% 238 230 -3%Source: IRES MLSDagmar Alford, Certified Negotiation Expert Accredited Buyer’s Representative720-352-8285 Dagmar@OptionsRealtyuLLC.net www.OptionsRealtyLLC.netErie Sales by Price RangeErie sales were up August ’09 over August ’08. Year-to-date the $300,000s have sold 42% more than last year. Otherwise Erie’s off 27%.$ K Aug '08 Aug '09 % Chg '08 YTD '09 YTD % Chg100s 0 0 3 0 -100%200s 2 7 250% 50 41 -18%300s 5 6 20% 26 37 42%400s 0 1 15 3 -80%500s 0 0 4 2 -50%600s 1 0 -100% 3 0 -100%700s 0 0 1 0 -100%800s 0 0 2 1 -50%900s 0 0 0 01,000+ 1 0 -100% 1 0 -100%Total 9 14 56% 96 70 -27%Source: IRES MLSDagmar Alford, Certified Negotiation Expert Accredited Buyer’s Representative720-352-8285 Dagmar@OptionsRealtyuLLC.net www.OptionsRealtyLLC.netLafayette Sales by Price RangeLafayette’s $500,000 homes were up this August over last and are as well year-to-date up 31%. $200,000 home sales are the most common followed by $400,000s and $300,000s. Lafayette sales are down 24% year-to-date.$ K Aug '08 Aug '09 % Chg '08 YTD '09 YTD % Chg100s 1 0 -100% 19 9 -53%200s 9 7 -22% 64 59 -8%300s 7 3 -57% 46 27 -41%400s 7 7 0% 34 34 0%500s 2 6 200% 13 17 31%600s 1 1 0% 5 4 -20%700s 1 0 -100% 9 1 -89%800s 0 0 2 0 -100%900s 0 0 2 1 -50%1,000+ 0 0 5 2 -60%Total 28 24 -14% 171 130 -24%Dagmar Alford, Certified Negotiation Expert Accredited Buyer’s Representative720-352-8285 Dagmar@OptionsRealtyuLLC.net www.OptionsRealtyLLC.netLongmont Sales by Price RangeLongmont’s home sales were down in August over last year in all price ranges except one home in the $900,00s and one in the $1 million+ range. These price ranges are also up year-to-date while the ones right under them, $600,000s through $800,000s, are off the most of all.$ K Aug '08 Aug '09 % Chg '08 YTD '09 YTD % Chg100s 35 23 -34% 283 218 -23%200s 50 30 -40% 285 218 -24%300s 17 14 -18% 138 88 -36%400s 13 6 -54% 49 34 -31%500s 3 2 -33% 29 18 -38%600s 2 1 -50% 16 3 -81%700s 0 0 7 1 -86%800s 0 0 8 3 -63%900s 1 1 0% 3 6 100%1,000+ 0 1 3 4 33%2,000+ 0 0 0 2Total 121 78 -36% 700 517 -26%Source: IRES MLSDagmar Alford, Certified Negotiation Expert Accredited Buyer’s Representative720-352-8285 Dagmar@OptionsRealtyuLLC.net www.OptionsRealtyLLC.netLouisville Sales by Price RangeLouisville’s August $300,000 home sales were up strongly over last year’s August, helping the town’s total sales grow 10% from last year. As well year-to-date $300,000 sales are the most popular and one of the stronger ranges, only off 5%. The $400,000s are even year-to-date.$ K Aug '08 Aug '09 % Chg '08 YTD '09 YTD % Chg100s 0 0 0 1200s 5 5 0% 41 29 -29%300s 6 11 83% 62 59 -5%400s 7 3 -57% 31 31 0%500s 1 1 0% 13 8 -38%600s 0 1 9 8 -11%700s 0 0 0 1800s 1 1 0% 5 2 -60%900s 0 0 0 01,000+ 0 0 0 0Total 20 22 10% 161 139 -14%Dagmar Alford, Certified Negotiation Expert Accredited Buyer’s Representative720-352-8285 Dagmar@OptionsRealtyuLLC.net www.OptionsRealtyLLC.netNiwot Sales by Price RangeNiwot shows modest gains in upper price ranges. Ahead of last year-to-date are $500,000s, $700,000s and $800,000s. $2 million+ homes are even with last year.$ K Aug '08 Aug '09 % Chg YTD '08 YTD '09 % Chg100s 0 0 0 0200s 0 0 0 1300s 0 0 5 4 -20%400s 0 0 3 2 -33%500s 1 2 100% 4 5 25%600s 0 0 4 1 -75%700s 0 1 1 2 100%800s 0 1 2 3 50%900s 0 0 2 0 -100%1,000+ 0 0 10 7 -30%2,000+ 0 1 2 2 0%Total 1 5 400% 32 22 -31%Dagmar Alford, Certified Negotiation Expert Accredited Buyer’s Representative720-352-8285 Dagmar@OptionsRealtyuLLC.net www.OptionsRealtyLLC.netSuperior Sales by Price RangeSuperior’s August $300,000 and $400,000 homes were strongly ahead of last August sales and the $200,000s and $300,000s are ahead year-to-date. Those stronger showings help total sales falling off only 10%.$ K Aug '08 Aug '09 % Chg YTD '08 YTD '09 % Chg100s 0 0 1 0 -200s 4 1 -75% 8 12 50%300s 4 10 150% 27 33 22%400s 3 6 100% 23 20 -13%500s 2 1 -50% 14 14 0%600s 2 0 -100% 8 4 -50%700s 0 0 5 0 -100%800s 0 0 0 0900s 0 0 1 0 -100%1,000+ 0 0 0 0Total 15 18 20% 72 65 -10%Dagmar Alford, Certified Negotiation Expert Accredited Buyer’s Representative720-352-8285 Dagmar@OptionsRealtyuLLC.net www.OptionsRealtyLLC.net

Get An MBA Or Buy A Franchise?

Posted by Nathaniel C Bruno on August 31, 2009 at 11:31am

Many college undergrads and recent grads are contemplating whether to obtain an MBA. While often viewed as a career accelerator, an MBA does require major commitments of money and time.Usually, there are four determining factors: cost, time involved, return on investment and job market. But, now there’s a fifth consideration: get an MBA or spend the same amount of money to purchase a franchise?To pay for an MBA, most people work part-time at low wages while enrolled, deplete their personal or parents’ savings, and obtain student loans that must be repaid. However, going the franchise route can provide a fast and lifetime income that often exceeds the income of those with MBAs.After graduation, with a degree in Business Administration, from the University of Denver in December 2008, 23-year-old Tanner White considered getting his master’s degree. He then weighed his options.“I’d spend the same amount of money pursuing a MBA as I would to become a businessowner,” said Tanner. “If I got my master’s degree it wouldn’t guarantee a job, especially in today’s job market. Plus, I most certainly would not be my own boss.”Tanner purchased a portion of the Denver College Hunks Hauling Junk in June of 2009 from Nathaniel Bruno, who was the sole owner, and is very pleased with his investment. “I don’t think that pursuing a MBA is a bad idea” said Tanner, “but for me taking control of my future rather than hoping for opportunities obtained through a master’s degree seemed like the best path.”According to Nick Friedman, president of College Hunks Hauling Junk, several of his franchise owners are recent college graduates, which is not the typical franchise owner profile.”Rather than spending $95,000 and two years getting an MBA, more and more people are using the money to open a franchise,” said Friedman. “And, in less than two years they own a cash-producing asset.”Friedman and his business partner, Omar Soliman, brought a clean-cut image to junk removal by recruiting college students to haul away customers’ unwanted items. The temporary summer gig started in 2005 has grown into a multi-truck, multi-million-dollar franchise operation with locations across the country.“Franchising allows people to go into business for themselves but not by themselves,” Friedman said. “It offers a much more secure method of entrepreneurship.” New franchisees get five days of training at “Junk University” in Tampa to learn every aspect of the business. The company focuses on branding, marketing, community involvement and recycling efforts.Just like college, parents can invest in their child’s future by helping fund the business.Tanner’s parents helped their son by co-signing the loan for the franchise. “This is a great business,” said Tanner. “It’s fun, you do a lot for the community and can make a great deal of money if you follow the franchise formula.”For more information: www.collegehunksblog.com

Save the Ta Ta's

Posted by Al Musser on August 25, 2009 at 4:15pm

We are really excited! Our oldest daughter is going on a bike ride! I’ll bet you’re less than impressed with that.. This is sort of a special bike ride though, you see, six months ago Suzanne, at age 47, was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. Five months ago she went through a very extensive double mastectomy. For the last four months she’s been going through six chemotherapy treatments, which of course claimed her hair, her eyelashes and eyebrows. But through the skill and dedication of the medical profession and her unlimited optimism and joy of life, next Sunday, August 30th, she will be riding in the Venus de Miles bike ride. And then the next day she starts six weeks of daily radiation treatments. Venus de Miles is the first Colorado women only bike ride. It’s a project of the Greenhouse Scholars Foundation which raises money to support high performing under resourced college students. It starts Sunday morning at 7 a.m., leaving from Prospect Park in Longmont, to Hygiene, to Lyons, to Jamestown and then back to Prospect Park. It can be a 35 mile, 50 mile or 65 mile ride. Suzanne of course has chosen the 65 mile ride. Being a big biker, Suzanne is in awe of Lance Armstrong and his horrific battle with testicular cancer. His efforts have raised millions for cancer research. That gave Suzanne the idea of putting together a sub group of riders for Venus de Miles who would ride for her cause , the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation (her type of cancer). I’ve always felt it somewhat ironic that a women who loses her breasts to cancer idolizes a man who nearly lost his testicles, but that’s cancer for you. Cancer hasn’t slowed this gal down. At last count there were 90 women signed up to ride as a Soozer’s Cruiser, all with her personally designed Jersey, with the motto, “Save the Ta Ta’s”. Additionally there will be another dozen or more ground support people wearing lime green (her favorite color) T shirts with the “Save the Ta Ta’s” legend. She has chosen as her “domestique” (assistant with honors or personal slave) her younger sister, Stephanie Busby of Lyons. Secretly, she confides that for just this one day, we should think of this as the Tour de Boulder County. And the winners won’t be wearing yellow jerseys down the Champs St. Vrain but will be all the women who win the cancer battle because of generous research donations. In her words it’s “if one person can make a difference, than together we can change the world”. We are so totally thankful to see her on that bike!!! . If you want to make a donation: TNBC Foundation, P.O. Box 204, Norwood, NJ 07648 Or visit www.tnbcfoundation.org Help us welcome the group to Lyons, should arrive around 8:00 A.M., Sunday, August 30th. Jill and Al Musser 303-823-5121 Parents of Suzanne Phillips. Photo is of Suzanne Phillips and her husband Rick.

Discover How To Write First-Rate College Term Papers With No Stress

Posted by jimmy on August 25, 2009 at 3:29am

College term paper writing is in reality not a child’s play as I thought when I first time was given to write a term paper . I gladly started writing my college term papers but soon realized that I would need some great help if I have to finish them on time. Well, as it is very obvious that most of the students rush to internet when it comes to find college term paper guidelines. But it is not so easy to find the guidelines which you need most. So I browsed many websites and I finally came up with the following 7 vital steps which will help you in writing college term papers.The first and foremost task is to outline your whole term papers so that you can be fully aware of what parts or section are required and what should be the logical sequence of the college term papers.The outline should consist of the following parts:• Introduction• Thesis statement• Bodyo Background of the problemo Affected people, groups, etc by the particular problemo Effects of the problem• Feasible solutions• Conclusions• BibliographyIt is the most suitable and possible structure that you must follow when you are writing college term papers.I also found some good factors and tips of writing college term papers which will make a positive impact. You need to understand and analyze how your teacher think It is very important to act as quickly as possible. Avoid delays. Present your college term papers neat, clean and beautifully. Read previous college term papers samples.In this way you can write college term papers that will win you guaranteed A+ grade. So work harder and get the fruit which is sweeter.

Hot Air Balloon Drops In!

Posted by Alek on August 24, 2009 at 12:30pm

So after waking the kids, packing their lunches, and sending them off to school, it is a peaceful morning ... when I hear a "whoosh, whoosh, whoosh" from outside the open window. I realize it's a nearby hot-air balloon ... when they are close, you almost always hear them before you see them. I look to the West ... and it is coming right at my house ... and is very low. It drifts slightly to the South and he sets down in a skinny section of open space right behind my back yard - first time in the over 10 years I have lived here in Lafayette - bummer my kids had already left. alek P.S. I saw some nice pictures on MyTown from the airshow this weekend ... I missed it this year, but have some nifty pictures from last year's airshow at Rocky Mountain Airport.

Sunday, 08/23/09-CIA ART SHOW- 4 to 6

Posted by Corinne Rogan on August 22, 2009 at 7:34am

The pleasure of your company is requested at a benefit for the CIA (Colorado Institute of Art) scholarship fund.Sunday, August 23rd4pm – 6pmJohn Jellico Gallery1200 Lincoln St.Denver CO 80203Join us for an afternoon of hors d’oeurves, libations and art. Featuring the creative talent of: local Denver artists, media personalities, community leaders, Art Institute faculty, students and alumni. Featuring alum: Corinne Rogan "Please come!"Send to your network! CEach piece is exhibited anonymously and sold on a first-come, first-serve basis

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