Posted by Corinne Rogan on August 21, 2009 at 11:18pm
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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Posted by Erik Keith on August 18, 2009 at 12:25pm
Integrated Asset Services®, LLC (IAS®) (www.iasreo.com), a leader in default management and residential collateral valuation, announced today the launch of Statebridge. The new company will provide custom, high-touch investor-focused servicing for the mortgage industry. Statebridge’s risk-based servicing will introduce a new adaptive approach designed to optimize investor success through tailored, high-touch servicing that maximizes return on performing and non-performing loans. This new approach to servicing was developed by the team that helped create the market for independent surveillance of mortgage securities. “Statebridge is defining a new category, “investor-focused servicing”, for the mortgage industry”, said Dave McCarthy, President and CEO of Integrated Asset Services. “In association with IAS’ valuation and REO capabilities, Statebridge will be the only servicing company to provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for mortgage servicing that is intensely focused on the needs of investors that have grown out of this new mortgage environment.” Responding to changing industry expectations and demands, Statebridge was founded on the principle that a combination of technology, deep industry experience, custom borrower touch, and a contrarian view of servicing can make a significant difference in the performance of mortgage portfolios. Company executives created the firm’s servicing practices from the ground up, relying on years of experience in overseeing hundreds of servicers and roughly three trillion dollars worth of mortgages. “Statebridge is not a company that believes in doing things one way because that’s how they’ve always been done,” said Kevin Kanouff, President of Statebridge. “We work closely with our clients to create a servicing strategy unique to their investment philosophy for the greatest return. We treat borrowers with respect and our clients’ assets as if they were our own.” The company has been designed to provide custom special servicing of both distressed and non-distressed mortgages. In addition to unbiased service advice on existing mortgages, Statebridge experts are equipped to offer collateral analysis, fiduciary review, pool level analysis, and pricing advocacy for new investments in mortgages. With the Statebridge launch, the IAS suite of mortgage servicing products, which already includes REO management and disposition, collateral valuation, conditioned valuation, and mortgage due diligence, will effectively bridge the entire loan life cycle. “Our attitude is that there should always be a solution that is in the best interests of both the borrower and the investor,” said Kanouff. “We’re looking forward to our association with IAS and its “no excuses” philosophy to bring complete and exceptional solutions to the residential asset management industry.”
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Posted by Tracy Cravens on August 18, 2009 at 10:35am
The Longmont Chorale annouces it's 2009-2010 season."Out of Africa' with Voices and Marimbas" October 17, 2009 - Calvary Church - 7:00 pmJoining the Chorale will be the Marimba Band, Kutandara. This electrifying and evergetic group fuses ancient African musical traditions with other world influences."A Voice, a Chime, a Chant Sublime" December 12, 2009 - First Congregational Church - 7:00 pmFor peace on earth, and good will to all. Our special guests will be the Hand Bell Choir of Longs Peak United Methodist Church and the Longmont Children's Chorale. The highlight will be a presentation of Britten's "Ceremony of Carols"."The Verdi Requiem" April 10, 2010 - Vance Brand Auditorium - 7:00pmPresented in collaboration with other choral groups from the Front Range and The Longmont Symphony."From Seas to Shining C!" May 1, 2010 - The Raddisson Hotel - 6:00 pmA celebration of Patriotic and American Folk Music. The Gala will consist of dinner and entertainment as well as a silent auction. Special ticket pricing.For tickets call 303-776-7664. Season Tickets now available.
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Posted by Tracy Cravens on August 14, 2009 at 10:06am
Longmont Theatre Company will hold auditions for Communicating Doors.Directed by Jackie Tisinai.. Produced by Debi Stevenson.Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm . Longmont Theatre Rehearsal Space, 314 Main Street, Longmont.Open auditions. Complete the on-line audition request form at www.longmonttheatre.org before the audition date.Callbacks –Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, from 1 pm to 4 pm.All roles available. See website for descriptionsCold readings from the scriptNon-Equity only, no pay, no fee.Bring resume, headshot, and a list of all conflicts for evenings and weekends between Sept. 14 and November 22, 2009.Performances: November 6, 7. 8*, 13, 14, 15*, 19, 20, 21Other positions needed:Run sound and lightsSet ArtistHair/ make-up designerPlease contact the Producer Debi Stevenson at language@Q.comFor more information go to www.longmonttheatre.org
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Posted by Anne Schmid on August 13, 2009 at 9:49am
LCA INTRODUCES NEW ‘TASTE OF LONGMONT’ &THE MARK DIAMOND TRIO FORANNUAL “ART, WINE & JAZZ” FUNDRAISERLongmont, CO – The Longmont Council for the Arts introduces an all-new event, “Art under the Stars and Taste of Longmont featuring live music by the Mark Diamond Trio.”The outdoor and indoor event will be held on Saturday, August 29th from 6-9pm in Front Range Community College’s tented courtyard, and indoor in the community rooms. An extensive auction features gifts and gift certificates, mountain getaways, sporting events, spa services, fine art, artisan jewelry, crafts and much more. All proceeds benefit the non-profit Longmont Council for the Arts and its 12 programs and local events.This year’s fundraiser for the arts will feature savory samples of appetizers, entrees and desserts from 10 area restaurants and catering companies, an extensive wine tasting from a dozen wine vendors, and beer from Left Hand Brewery. Topping off the event will be the Mark Diamond Trio, a Colorado favorite who has played everywhere from Red Rocks to the Fox Theater.Participating restaurants include:• Terroir New American Cuisine• Sakura Japanese Cuisine• Sun Rose Café• Kho’s Asian Bistro• Dicken’s Tavern• Capers Italian Bistro and Tap• Cooking with Jazz Catering• Pinocchio’s Simply Incredible Italian• Buzz Coffee• Sweet Betty Cupcakerie• The Chocolate Sucker Artisan desserts• Wine coordinated by PJs Wine and Spirits• Left Hand BreweryProceeds from “Art under the Stars” benefit the programs and events of the Longmont Council for the Arts. Every year the LCA offers 12 regular programs that include the Muse Gallery, the Art Enthusiast news magazine, Longmont Studio Tour, Friday Afternoon Concerts, Longmont Film Society, granting programs, Artists in Residence for area schools and more, plus events like this October’s “A Letter from Vincent” by Dutch actor Klaas Hofstra, back by popular demand.Tickets are on sale now. Please call 303-678-7869 to purchase or go online to www.artslongmont.org. Before August 15, get 1 for $35 or 2 tickets for $60. After, $40/one or $70/two tickets.
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Hello All,I am holding a charity pie bake sale at Jet's Espressoria, 2116 Pearl St. in Boulder on Sunday August 23rd, all morning. The proceeds are all going to benefit Greenhouse Scholars and Venus de Miles who are working to provide scholarships and other services to underprivileged and deserving students from Colorado. I am baking 30 fresh home made pies for the event, all different kinds! Come show your support, donate to a worthy cause and take home a delicious dessert for after your Sunday adventures! Oh and by the way, I am riding 100 miles in the annual all women's Venus de Miles charity ride. Join us! You can find Venus de Miles on Facebook or Twitter. If you stop in for coffee between now and the pie sale, thank the owner, Jetty, for sponsoring this event!
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Posted by Erik Keith on August 11, 2009 at 10:41am
Integrated Asset Services(www.iasreo.com) today released its IAS360 House Price Index (HPI). Based upon the timeliest and most granular data available in the industry, the index for national house prices moved ahead another 1.2% in June. With June’s gains--the fourth consecutive positive month--the U.S. housing benchmark advanced 2.7% for full second quarter 2009, virtually offsetting the 2.6% decline across the first three months of the year. The IAS360 HPI is still down 16.7% from its high in June 2007. Like May, all four U.S. census regions reported positive numbers for the month and in like order. For June, the Northeast was up 1.9%, the Midwest 1.8%, the South 1.2%, and the West 0.4%. While values showed improvement in neighborhoods across the country, most upper end counties remained mired in a deep slump. In June, price declines continued to accelerate for Putnam County, NY, Morris County, NJ, and Howard County, MD. “I think that a lot of this valuation disparity reflects the immediate effects of Washington's housing-rescue plan,” said Dave McCarthy, President and CEO of Integrated Asset Services. “Everything so far has helped spur sales of lower-priced homes, which, at least in the short run, is producing winners and losers.” Among the nation’s 10 largest metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) reported, only the Las Vegas housing market continued to slide with a drop of another 1.8% for the month. Boston and Chicago followed solid May numbers with increases of 2.9% and 1.3%, respectively, as did the big California MSAs, with Los Angeles gaining 2.2%, San Francisco up 1.7%, and San Diego 1.4%. “The improvement in the more traditional neighborhoods is encouraging, but it’s easy to think there may be trouble lurking further up the food chain,” said McCarthy. “If there is to be another decrease in home prices, my bet is it’s going to come from the top. One way or the other, the IAS360 will be the first to report it.” The IAS360 House Price Index is a comprehensive housing index tracking monthly change in the median sales price of detached single-family residences across the U.S. The index, based on all arms-length transactions, tracks data of 15,000 neighborhoods, that roll up to report on the changes in 360 counties, nine census divisions, four regions, and the nation overall. The IAS360 House Price Index is delivered on a monthly basis.
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Come dance with us in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere. Emphasis on flexibility and core strength and learning basic ballet steps.Cost $15Monday at 11.30am Start Aug 24th3400 Industrial LaneBroomfield CO 80020720 938 3030
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Kyle Wimmer, a local teacher and graduate of Broomfield High School, brought a group of seven students to China this summer through the student and teacher travel company EF Educational Tours, that offers guarenteed lowest prices on student travel. Kyle has been teaching art for the past five years and was awarded "Outstanding Rookie Art Educator of the Year" by the Colorado Art Education Association in June.The nine day trip to China consisted of the group traveling to the cities of Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai and seeing amazing sites such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the terra-cotta soldiers. The students learned the history and study of Chinese culture all while having fun in the process! The students ranged in ages from 13-18 years old and attend a few local schools around the surrounding area. This is the fifth such trip led by Kyle oversees through the company EF Educational Tours . Kyle became interested in international travel when he was a student at Broomfield High School traveling twice to Kenya, Africa with EF. Now, he has led trips to Australia, China, France, Italy,and Spain as a teacher. Currently, he is busy planning another tour for students in early June of 2010. The tour will include travel to four countries in Central Europe over a ten day period. Interested students (ages 12-23) should contact Kyle Wimmer via email for more information at kyle.wimmer@du.edu. Parents are also welcome to join their student in these once in a lifetime trips!
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Asked if his New York Crime Family was dealing in narcotics, John Gotti replied: "No, who can compete with the government?"Here Read:+ DynCorp: Beyond the Rule of Law / Colombia Journal:--"Despite the fact that a company contracted by the U.S. government to carry out its program of fumigating and eradicating coca crops in Colombia has been caught smuggling heroin out of the country, no attempts have been made to bring it to justice.""These discoveries might only be the tip of the iceberg as DynCorp’s activities are conducted in absolute secrecy and appear to be beyond the jurisdiction of any governmental body. A high ranking police official in Colombia, who has known about DynCorp since their 1993 arrival in Colombia, told Semana magazine, 'no authority, whether the Civil Aviation Authority, police or army, is authorized to search DynCorp’s planes. Nobody knows what they carry on their return to the United States because they are untouchable.'”"According to the Guardian Weekly, the U.S. government’s contract with DynCorp is full of ambiguities, giving the company even more leeway to avoid oversight by both Colombian and U.S. authorities. This not only increases the opportunities for DynCorp employees to personally profit from drug-trafficking, but also enables the company to conduct counter-insurgency operations for the U.S. government that go far beyond their official role of assessing and implementing the fumigation of illicit crops."+ Breaking the Grip? Obstacles to Justice for Paramilitary Mafias in Colombia / Human Rights Watch:--"Eric Holder would have a troubling conflict of interest in carrying out this work in light of his current work as defense lawyer for Chiquita Brands ...""Chiquita has already admitted in a criminal case that it paid the AUC around $1.7 million in a 7-year period and that it further provided the AUC with a cache machine guns as well.""Indeed, Holder himself, using his influence as former deputy attorney general under the Clinton Administration, helped to negotiate Chiquita's sweetheart deal with the Justice Department in the criminal case against Chiquita."+ Banana Cream Pie / The Next Hurrah:--"I asked him about the drugs-for-weapons exchange and the Chiquita freighters.... 'Look, there were drugs, and there were times that they sent drugs for weapons. They sent the kilos of drugs, and from out there, those duros said we are going to send this many kilos of drugs and I need this many rifles,' Lorenzo said."+ Dirty Tricks, Inc.: The DynCorp-Government Connection Conspiracy Digest:--"Even more sinister is the fact that DynCorp manages email and information systems for many federal investigation agencies like FBI, DOJ and SEC. What does that mean? Whenever criminal behavior is detected, DynCorp controls the information, giving it defacto power to subvert the process of law and cover-up corporate-government criminal activities.""Dudley Mecum, DynCorp Director since 1988, who just happens to also be the managing director of ... CitiGroup, the New York banking conglomerate, convicted of serial money laundering and other criminal offenses."+ Citigroup Tries to Repair Its Image in Japan / NY Times:--"In particular, the regulators discovered that the office did little to monitor against money laundering ..."+ The Banking Industry´s Dirty Little Secret: Money Laundering For The Drug Cartels / American Chronicle:--"The United Nation´s Office on Drugs and Crime Executive Director Antonio Maria Costa recently told the Austrian magazine Profil that drug money has been the only thing that has kept many major banks in business."+ UN crime chief: Was the bailout the largest drug money laundering operation in history? / Corrente:--"The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime had found evidence that 'interbank loans were funded by money that originated from drug trade and other illegal activities,' Costa was quoted as saying. There were "signs that some banks were rescued in that way."Now consider how, in USA v. Juan Vincent Castrillon (2nd Circuit Homepage / Decisions / Sotomayor Dissent), Judge Sonia Sotomayor stated:"I agree fully with the majority that there was ample evidence establishing the existence of a large-scale, international money laundering conspiracy. I disagree, however, with the majority's conclusion that there was sufficient evidence for a rational juror to conclude, beyond a reasonable doubt, that Huezo had the requisite knowledge and specific intent to launder the the proceeds of specified unlawful activity so as to support his conviction for money laundering or conspiracy."Yet the facts of the case are:Huezo drove a fellow conspirator and a suitcase containing $500,000 to a meeting with an undercover cop.On a latter occasion, surveillance disclosed that Huezo started his Jeep then left it running while positioning himself so he could see the both front of the house and the street, whereupon another conspirator emerged with a suitcase containing another $500,000 which he placed in the back of the Jeep for a second delivery.Huezo had $6,000 cash in his possession.+ National Drug Intelligence Center Puerto Rico/US Virgin Islands High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Drug Market Analysis 2009 (USDOJ):"The San Juan High Intensity Financial Crime Area (HIFCA) reports that the leaders of high-profile money laundering organizations based in Central American and South American countries maintain money laundering cells in Puerto Rico and the USVI. The cells launder the illicit proceeds generated by traffickers operating in the HIDTA region and, in doing so, use financial institutions, money remitters, shell corporations, bulk cash smuggling, and other methods, such as the Colombian Black Market Peso Exchange."+ FALN, Holder, and Obama: The Price Paid by One 'Ordinary American' / Human Events:New Year's Eve, 1982: NYPD's bomb squad rushed to headquarters at One Police Plaza--a Puerto Rican Independance Group (FALN) bombing had destroyed the entrance...A total of 4 FALN bombs exploded in a single hour that night--including at the Manhattan FBI office and a federal courthouse in Brooklyn...Though Puerto Rico voted to remain a part of the US, the FALN waged war on America with bombings, kidnappings, threats and intimidation. The most horriffic attack was the 1995 Fraunces Tavern bombing in Lower Manhattan--timed to go off during lunch hour..."After members of the FALN were arrested, they threatened Judge Thomas McMillen's life ... Carmine Valentine told the judge, "You are lucky that we cannot take you right now," ... Dylcia Pagan warned the courtroom: "All of you, I would advise you to watch your backs." And Ida Rodriguez told the judge, "You say we have no remorse. You're right. ... Your jails and your long sentences will not frighten us.""Eight of these FALN terrorists later would receive pardons from President Clinton ...""Holder played a central role in freeing these terrorists ... in this case he recommended that clemency be granted--despite vehement opposition from the FBI, the Bureau of Prisons, and his own Justice Department."+ Tony Rezko / Wikipedia:--"... the jury found Rezko guilty of six counts of wire fraud, six counts of mail fraud, two counts of corrupt solicitation, and two counts of money laundering ..."+ Grim proving ground for Obama's housing policy / Boston Globe:--Obama helped Rezko--his close friend and most important fund-raiser--get $87,000,000 to renovate 1,000 low-income Chicago apartments.
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One month, 2,000 miles and countless friends later, Ryan Van Duzer is nearing Washington, D.C. on his two-wheeled, cross-country expedition. On June 20, Van Duzer departed from San Diego on a three-speed cruiser bike and is scheduled to arrive in the nation’s capital by August 10 for a celebration of his journey with the League of American Bicyclists and the National Geographic Society. While the trip is ending soon, you can still experience Duzer (a witty character with bikes on the brain), donate to Community Cycles (http://www.communitycycles.org/media/37-2009-media/185-duzer-across-america.html), and sign up for Team Wonderbike (http://www.teamwonderbike.com) before his trip ends. The cross-country trip appropriately concludes in Washington, D.C., where he will proudly share his message of bicycle advocacy. With some details still to be determined, Van Duzer will be the toast of a public event in National Geographic’s courtyard where he will meet with representatives from the League of American Bicyclists as well as Bicycle Friendly Business designees and members of the Congressional Bike Caucus. “The League of American Bicyclists is excited to welcome Ryan Van Duzer to D.C.,” said Andy Clarke, League of American Bicyclists President. “Duzer embodies the League’s philosophy that bicycling can be used for fun, fitness and transportation. We are eager to hear his stories of how America is truly becoming a bicycle-friendly nation one community at a time.” As he pedals across the nation, Van Duzer spreads the gospel of New Belgium Brewing’s Team Wonderbike and his life-long passion for biking. He continues to meet with advocacy groups, bike lovers, and city planners from America’s Bicycle Friendly Communities (http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/communities/) as recognized by the League of American Bicyclists. “My trek so far has encouraged my belief that people everywhere love simple things – a home cooked meal, a trusty bike, a good beer,” said Van Duzer. “As I start heading toward our nation’s capital I am enthusiastic about how we as a country can benefit by more people embracing the two-wheeled lifestyle.” People across the country have been tuning in to Van Duzer’s personal story through his charismatic video diary, blogs, and Twitter and Facebook updates. Track his journey at http://www.newbelgium.com/duzer and come along when he gets to your area to share a meal, a beer or a bike ride. New Belgium Brewing, maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale, is sponsoring Van Duzer’s travels as part of its Team Wonderbike initiatives (http://www.newbelgium.com/team-wonderbike). Team Wonderbike was created by New Belgium to inspire and encourage folks to use their bike instead of their car as often as possible. Team Wonderbike membership is currently 18,000 strong, with more joining daily as Van Duzer’s trek gets people thinking, “If he can ride across the country, I can ride to work!” “With the help of the League of American Bicyclists, we are seeing the magic of a nationwide network of bicycle advocates pulling together,” said Bryan Simpson, New Belgium Spokesperson and Team Wonderbike Spokes Model. “We’ve seen people across the country join Ryan on rides or offer him a place to sleep. We’ve witnessed the bicycling community rally together for a cause. It’s nothing short of inspirational.” Visit http://www.newbelgium.com/duzer to look at the map and watch Duzer’s video blog.
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Longmont Theatre Company’s Youth Theatre is proud to announce its first ever youth theatre production. For its first ever production the company will be putting on a production of ‘MacBeth Did It’ by John Patrick.How is this different from other youth theatre shows? Unlike the youth theatre summer workshops or 24 hour one act festivals, students had to audition and were not guranteed a part in the show. The cast and crew are also putting on the show on a volunteer basis. Just like a normal show at LTC.Gathering experience before tackling the "Big Time" in New York, director Larry Rencher (played by Matt Barham) has decided to undertake "Macbeth," drawing oh his faithful & generally hammy cadre of local theatre buffs. The role of Lady Macbeth is assigned to Dolly Dibble (played by Tori Young) whose husband owns the theatre with the other parts being parceled out with similar logic. As rehearsals begin, so do the hilarious complications & misunderstandings until, harried & out of patience, the director storms off in a huff-leaving maters in the hands of the meddlesome newcomer whose "suggestions" have been a thorn in his side. As they will, things then go from bad to worse, until the director is wooed into returning & despite the fact that Dolly's tipsy husband gets his head stuck in the witches' cauldron somehow everything gets pulled together in time for the fateful moment of opening night.Performances will be August 7-9, 2009. Tickets are $10, and are avaible on the web and at the door. “This is what happens when Shakespeare & Community Theatre.”
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Judy EnderleCandidate for Broomfield City CouncilWard 4Invites you to be her guest at a community BBQAugust 9thBroomfield County Commons13th and Sheridan1:00 – 3:00 pmandAugust 23rdNorthmoor Park13th Ave and Birch St.1:00 – 3:00 pmCommunity members will have the opportunity to meet Judy and share ideas, concerns, and dreams for Broomfield.We look forward to seeing you on one of these dates!
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Here Read:+ China Special: A new evil in our world / MountEverest.net:"Think live lobsters in Chinese restaurant water tanks, waiting for you to walk in and order. Now imagine people in the place of the lobsters. This is not a joke. It's for real and as bad as it comes.""According to the Canadian investigation, supported by media, state reports and international human right watch groups: there are 36 death camps in China, where organs are taken while prisoners - many young and healthy people abducted by authorities - are still alive.""The procedure is simple. If you need a heart, a kidney, a brain or a new eye retina - you just contact one of the numerous hospitals advertising transplant services in China. They'll tell you what they have in stock, or direct you to check the supply straight with a court or a prison.""There 'beating hearts' are waiting for you, most in their thirties or forties, unaware of their fate."+ Deep Flaws, and Little Justice, in China's Court System / NY Times:"... forced confessions remain endemic in a judicial system that faces pressure to maintain 'social stability' at all costs."+ Human Rights In China / Facts and Details:"China has been accused of using torture and arbitrary detention and denying people basic freedoms of speech, press and religion.""In March 2008, the United States State Department removed China from its list of the 10 worst human rights violators. It did so just before the Tibetan uprising. A report said that China’s 'overall human rights record remained poor,' the government increasingly harasses people thought to be a threat to the state and abuses found in China included 'extrajudicial killings, torture and coerced confessions of prisoners and the use of forced labor.' THE STATE DEPARTMENT DIDN'T SAY WHY CHINA WAS REMOVED FROM THE LIST."+ Complaint For Deprivation Of Constitutional Rights And Privileges by Virtue of a RICO Criminal Enterprise / Falun Gong at Findlaw ( For Professionals / News and Commentary / Featured Documents / Falun Gong)+ China arming terrorists / Washington Times (found in Free Republic ):“New intelligence reveals China is covertly supplying large quantities of small arms and weapons to insurgents in Iraq and the Taliban militia in Afghanistan, through Iran.”'Some arms were sent by aircraft directly from Chinese factories to Afghanistan and included large-caliber sniper rifles, millions of rounds of ammunition, rocket-propelled grenades and components for roadside bombs, as well as other small arms."+ Zimbabwe Arms Shipped by China Spark an Uproar / NY Times:"A Chinese ship loaded with armaments for Zimbabwe steamed into the port of Durban this week and set off a political firefight, putting newfound pressure on South Africa — and now China — to reduce support for Zimbabwe’s government as it cracks down on its rivals after a disputed election."+ Policy Brief on Electronic Voting Systems / Brennan Center For Justice (NYU School of Law):"All three of the most commonly purchased electronic voting systems have significant security and reliability vulnerabilities.""Few jurisdictions have implemented any of the key countermeasures that could make the least difficult attacks against voting systems much more difficult to execute."+ Autism Risk linked To Distance From Power Plants, Other Mercury-releasing Sources / Science News, 2008:—“A newly published study of Texas school district data and industrial mercury-release data, conducted by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, indeed shows a statistically significant link between pounds of industrial release of mercury and increased autism rates. It also shows—for the first time in scientific literature—a statistically significant association between autism risk and distance from the mercury source.”+ Maine Compact Fluorescent Lamp Breakage Study Report / Maine Gov:—“Cleaning up a broken CFL by vacuuming up the smaller debris particles in an un-vented room can elevate mercury concentrations over the MAAG in the room and it can linger at these levels for hours. Vacuuming tends to mix the air within the room such that the one foot and five foot heights are similar immediately after vacuuming. A vacuum can become contaminated by mercury such that it cannot be easily decontaminated. Vacuuming a carpet where a lamp has broken and been visibly cleaned up, even weeks after the cleanup, can elevate the mercury readings over the MAAG in an un-vented room.”+ Mercury in vaccines as a cause of autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs): A failed hypothesis:—“The fires of hysteria were stoked even higher by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who published a truly twisted and misleading piece of pseudojournalism and pseudoscience published simultaneously in Rolling Stone and on Salon.com entitled Deadly Immunity ... RFK Jr. almost single-handedly managed to stoke fears that vaccines were causing an “epidemic of autism.”+ ‘Green’ lightbulbs poison workers / TimesOnline:—“Large numbers of Chinese workers have been poisoned by mercury, which forms part of the compact fluorescent lightbulbs. A surge in foreign demand … has also led to the reopening of mercury mines that have ruined the environment.”OBAMA & CO = THE DEVIL!!!
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Local Restaurant Hosts Children’s Author to benefit area kids “It’s our way of giving back,” the manager of Capers Italian Bistro on Airport Road explains. The restaurant is hosting a book signing with award-winning author Gary Metivier this Saturday night from 5-7 pm. All of the proceeds from the book sales and a portion of the restaurant receipts that night will be given to Camp Wapiyapi (near Estes Park) for its cancer camp. “Every year I take my family on vacation to Estes Park,” the author explains. “We hike, fish and enjoy the outdoors. It’s an important part of the year for us as a family. I decided a couple of years ago—I wanted to help sick children be able to go to camp to have that kind of experience. There are great groups out there that are making sure they can do that for free.” Metivier, a television news anchor and writer, decided to write his first book “Willie’s Wagon” (Mom’s Choice Winner) as a fundraiser for a local cancer camp. The early reader chapter book quickly became a bestseller and local school children were clamoring for more. “I’ve been invited to more than a 100 schools in the past year. The students kept asking, ‘What’s next for Willie?’ so, I had to get to work on the second book.” Metivier released “A Hog Ate My Homework! A Willie’s Wagon Adventure” (Moonbeam Award Winner) last fall. It also became a bestseller. Combined the books and appearances have helped raise about $60,000 to support children’s charities. “Our goal is simple,” he explains. “We are trying to help inspire healthy children to read and to think of other people—and support sick children along the way.” You can meet Gary Metivier at Capers 600 S. Airport Road, Longmont this Saturday night from 5-7pm. There will be drawings for prizes every half hour. Find out more about his books and projects at www.willieswagon.com. Books are also available on amazon.
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Please join Mary Sue Rogers and Cari Minor this Friday morning, July 31st at the Chautauqua Community House to celebrate the release of their third kid's CD "Mary Sue And Cari's Marvelous Adventures". Get ready to set sail on a pirate ship, fly like a fairy, do the hippo stomp and take part in other interactive songs on this amazing adventure with two of Boulder's talented & creative singer/songwriters. Showtimes @ 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM $5.00/Cover
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In March, I attended the Social Media & PR session at The St Julian and am referring to my notes. I recently met with Patti Miller at A Spice Of Life Center at the Flatirons Golf Course. We worked on a plan to Showcase Entrepreneurs. I am one of the thousands who are trying to stimulate my own business growth thru word of mouth.In an attempt to stimulate this activity I decided to look for others alot like me by reaching out on Social Networks. I am also trying to reach others from the panel, Kevin Kaufman, Mike Cote, Dan Brogan, Rhett Rowe and Laura Levin; to name but a few. I'm looking for publicity.I am meeting with Patti again today to establish more plans. I'm looking for 10 different small business people to showcase their business for under $200, twice a month.ATTN Entrepreneurs in Boulder County...join me at a bi-monthly happy hour gathering @ A Spice of Life @ Flatirons Golf Course. It's an ongoing informal Trade Show. "Call me."Thanx, Corinne Rogan 303 321-1809, crogan@m-r-e.biz, or ee@m-r-e.biz
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Health alert! Beware of your laptop. The damn thing has already cost me one angioplasty (heart surgery) and I'm pretty sure I will need weight loss surgery of some kind soon too. Maybe I could sue Microsoft or Dell and charge that they are in a conspiracy with the health care industry. Maybe Google too. That damn thing keeps me glued to my chair, reading, blogging, but mostly getting fat and out of shape. I should be working out instead sitting here being assaulted by this cold-blooded killer. It's a vicious battle, the pounds keep piling on. I need a plan, a way to break free of the spell of this serial killer. Heeeelllllppppppp.......
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Ken Wilber comes to Boulder Integral! Saturday, Aug 1 2pm - 4 pm Standard $75 Boulder Integral Members $65 Read more event details and register here.Here’s your chance to get up close and personal with the leading integral philosopher of our time, Ken Wilber (representing Integral Life). We are deeply honored and excited about Ken selecting Boulder Integral to make his first public appearance for a Q & A in Boulder in over four years! We hope very much that you, your friends and family will join us at this great event.At this event, we will explore:* Integral Consciousness: the beauty, goodness and truth of emerging realities* Integral Spirituality and Integral Life Practice * Science and Religion: Is there a marriage? * Application of Integral Theory to leadership, education, psychotherapy, politics, spirituality and more… * What is “AQAL?”“Ken Wilber is one of the most important pioneers in the field of consciousness in this century. I regard him as my mentor. He is a source of inspiration and insight to all of us. Read everything he writes—it will change your life.”-Deepak Chopra About Ken Wilber Ken Wilber is the most widely translated academic writer in America, with 25 books translated into some 30 foreign languages, and is the first philosopher-psychologist to have his Collected Works published while still alive. Wilber is an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development, which continues to gather momentum around the world. His many books, all of which are still in print, can be found at Amazon.com. Some of his more popular books include Integral Spirituality; No Boundary; Grace and Grit; Sex, Ecology, Spirituality; and the “everything” books: A Brief History of Everything (one of his largest selling books) and A Theory of Everything (probably the shortest introduction to his work). Ken Wilber is the founder of Integral Institute, Inc., the co-founder of Integral Life, Inc., and the Senior Fellow of Integral Life Spiritual Center.Questions about this event? Please email Nomali@boulderintegral.org
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