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,…
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Added by Nathaniel C Bruno on August 31, 2009 at 11:31am —
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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…
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Added by Al Musser on August 25, 2009 at 4:15pm —
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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…
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Added by Alek on August 24, 2009 at 12:30pm —
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The pleasure of your company is requested at a benefit for the CIA (Colorado Institute of Art) scholarship fund.
Sunday, August 23rd
4pm – 6pm
John Jellico Gallery
1200 Lincoln St.
Denver CO 80203
Join 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…
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Added by Corinne Rogan on August 22, 2009 at 7:34am —
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The pleasure of your company is requested at a benefit for the CIA (Colorado Institute of Art) scholarship fund.
Sunday, August 23rd
4pm – 6pm
John Jellico Gallery
1200 Lincoln St.
Denver CO 80203
Join 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…
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Added by Corinne Rogan on August 21, 2009 at 11:18pm —
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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…
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Added by Erik Keith on August 18, 2009 at 12:25pm —
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The Longmont Chorale annouces it's 2009-2010 season.
"Out of Africa' with Voices and Marimbas" October 17, 2009 - Calvary Church - 7:00 pm
Joining 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 pm
For peace on earth, and good will to all. Our special guests will be…
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Added by Tracy Cravens on August 18, 2009 at 10:35am —
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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…
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Added by Tracy Cravens on August 14, 2009 at 10:06am —
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LCA INTRODUCES NEW ‘TASTE OF LONGMONT’ &
THE MARK DIAMOND TRIO FOR
ANNUAL “ART, WINE & JAZZ” FUNDRAISER
Longmont, 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…
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Added by Anne Schmid on August 13, 2009 at 9:49am —
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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…
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Added by Molly Podolefsky on August 12, 2009 at 8:30pm —
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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…
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Added by Erik Keith on August 11, 2009 at 10:41am —
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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 $15
Monday at 11.30am Start Aug 24th
3400 Industrial Lane
Broomfield CO 80020
720 938 3030
Added by Danse Etoile Ballet on August 11, 2009 at 9:12am —
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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…
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Added by Kyle Wimmer on August 4, 2009 at 4:51pm —
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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…
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Added by Michael L. Wagner on August 3, 2009 at 2:56pm —
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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…
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Added by Erik Keith on July 31, 2009 at 4:57pm —
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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…
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Added by Tracy Cravens on July 31, 2009 at 2:00pm —
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Judy Enderle
Candidate for Broomfield City Council
Ward 4
Invites you to be her guest at a community BBQ
August 9th
Broomfield County Commons
13th and Sheridan
1:00 – 3:00 pm
and
August 23rd
Northmoor Park
13th Ave and Birch St.
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Community members will have the opportunity to meet Judy and share ideas, concerns, and dreams for Broomfield.
We look forward to seeing you on…
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Added by Judy Enderle on July 30, 2009 at 3:45pm —
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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…
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Added by Michael L. Wagner on July 29, 2009 at 2:07pm —
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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…
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Added by Gary Jospeh Metivier on July 27, 2009 at 10:05am —
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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…
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Added by Mary Sue Rogers on July 24, 2009 at 6:25pm —
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