September 2012 Blog Posts (17)

When you step on that field knowing that everything you worked for comes down to one game, you get that realization:

This is what it's all about, and this is why the game was made.... “unknown”

In Colorado, there are two tournaments that are the Platinum standard for soccer…

Define Defense is partnering up with Coach Meg from Spark Behavior Solutions to offer you a workshop about performance, motivation and learn how to master healthy habits for better results! This great workshop will take place at the Define Defense studio on November 15th from 6-7.30pm. 



Before the workshop, we will be offering a free TRX / Cross Training class from 5-6pm for our clients and all workshop attendees. 



$35 for DD members

$45 for non DD…

Define Defense is expanding! We will be adding kettle bell classes to our program soon and are also looking for an individual or company who wants to run Yoga or Pilates classes independently in our premium facility in Downtown Boulder!



Our studio has 1,040 square feet of mats, has a speaker system and has a wall of mirrors. It is a great spot for Yoga or Pilates classes so we are looking for someone who wants to run their own program in our facility. This person…

Define Defense now offers 4 week self defense courses on Fridays from 5-6pm. In these 4 classes, we go over:



- Self defense on the floor against a standing attacker

- Self defense against sexual assault

- Self defense against grabs, chokes and other forceful attacks

- Effective striking

- How to avoid dangerous situations

- How to maximize your chances of escape

- How to use pepper sprays (and other defense sprays)

- Vital points, body…

Thirty years ago, the UN did something wonderful. They declared Sept 21 of every year the International Day of Peace, or Peace Day for short.

I don't know how others celebrated this great day, but I found a way. Here's the story: 

War is unfortunately a constant in our world. From the unrest in the Middle East to the summer of violence we’ve experienced closed to home, violence impacts our children daily. 

For the past thirty-two years, the United Nations has…

Total Well-Being, the nation’s leading provider of performance-based corporate wellness, congratulates five of its clients for being named as 2012 Healthiest Employers by The Denver Business Journal. Honored at a luncheon on September 19, all five employers have developed and implemented comprehensive performance-based wellness programs in partnership with Total Well-Being.

Total Well-Being clients who were honored include:

• Small-sized…

LUNAFEST®, the traveling fundraising film festival, is dedicated to promoting awareness about women's issues, highlighting women filmmakers, and bringing women together in their communities. The Boulder, Colo. LUNAFEST will be on the big screen at the Boulder Theater on October 11, 2012. 

This year’s Boulder LUNAFEST is excited and proud to…

 I. Alan Appt’s New Book, “The Strength In Knowing” To Be Released October,2012  

The Truth Beyond Our Belief Systems and A Fresh Path Finding Love, Peace and…

Travis Wolcott races a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI for the 3Zero3 Team.

BOULDER -- Race car driver Travis Wolcott capped an outstanding start to his professional career with a third-place finish Aug. 25 at the Sonoma Grand Prix. The Boulder resident started sixth in a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI with Pirelli tires and quickly…

The Boy Scouts want you! Now is the time to experience the thrill of adventure as a part of Americas foremost youth program for boys—Boy Scouts. Come check out what our local Boy Scout Troops have to offer on October 4th at 7:00pm at the LDS Quail Building in Arvada (6460 Quail St).…

Ecotech Institute, the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America’s workforce for careers in clean technology and sustainability, will hold its second-ever graduation today, Monday, September 24, 2012 at The Summit Conference and Event Center in Aurora, CO. Forty-four graduates, including six military veterans, will cross the stage. They will receive associate’s degrees in Wind Energy Technology, Solar Energy Technology,…

What your parents haven't told you: How the Smart Grid will allow you to fill-up your electric car for the equivalent of 50-cents a gallon using clean, renewable energy!

Fort Collins, CO September 27, 2012— Spirae’s Center for Smart Grid Advancement is hosting more than 175 high school students from…

The process of detecting and evaluating hail damage is subjective at best, and often everyone involved will offer a different assessment. Damage can range from large, highly visible dents and tears to almost undetectable indentations or invisible granule damage. However, even small amounts of damage can harm the surfacing material, leading to deterioration of the shingles months…

Even Roofs have Enemies



A roof system's performance is affected by numerous factors. Knowing about the following will help you make informed roof system buying decisions:



Sun: Heat and ultraviolet rays cause roofing materials to deteriorate over time. Deterioration can occur faster on the sides facing west or south.



Rain: When water gets underneath shingles, shakes or other roofing materials, it…

Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability, announced it will host a public event on Thursday, September 20 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. You are invited to take a personalized tour, meet program directors and faculty and learn more about the future of green jobs!



WHAT: Ecotech Institute Open…

Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability, has named Zhanna Stavina as the school’s new Director of Admissions.

In her role, Stavina will lead a team of admissions associates who serve as liaisons for potential and incoming students. She will also make and maintain connections with…