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“College Triggers” Can Increase Eating Disorder Risk

Research shows that the transition to college, with its inherent pressures and changes, can increase the likelihood of eating disorders in young adults. While college students are empowered with newfound independence, this freedom can also trigger unhealthy and dangerous behaviors. In the past year, Eating Re… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on October 28, 2009 at 3:11pm — No Comments

Black Eyed Peas “Youth Voices” PSA Empowers Youth Through Digital Arts

The Adobe Foundation and The Black Eyed Peas Peapod Foundation today unveiled a new public service announcement called “Plant Inspiration.” The PSA promotes the launch of Adobe Youth Voices, a non-profit that stresses the pow… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on October 7, 2009 at 4:19pm — No Comments

Alliance for Sustainable Colorado Roundtable Prompts Cross-Sector Engagement in Community Agriculture

Over 65 community leaders in northern Colorado came together this week to discuss sustainability opportunities at the latest in a series of regional roundtables by the non-profit Alliance for Sustainable Colorado (“the Alliance”). The meeting,… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on October 5, 2009 at 2:05pm — No Comments

Eating Recovery Center Honored as “Champions in Health Care” Award Recipient

Eating Recovery Center (www.eatingrecoverycenter.com), the only behavioral hospital in Colorado focused on comprehensive and sustainable treatment of eating disorders, was honored as a “Champion in Health Care” by the Denver Business Journal at… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on September 28, 2009 at 10:18am — No Comments

“Share Your Heart” in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Entertainment Industry Foundation announced today the launch of a heart-wrenching video to raise awareness of Lee National Denim Day, one of the largest single-day fundraisers benefiting the Women’s Cancer Programs of the Ente… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on September 17, 2009 at 9:52am — No Comments

Stand Up To Cancer - Manage Your Treatment

Award-winning actresses Edie Falco and Cynthia Nixon appear in a new Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) public service campaign (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9avVoQB2_rQ) to educate cancer patients and their loved ones about the increase… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on September 17, 2009 at 9:40am — No Comments

Eating Recovery Center Research Report Reveals Trends in Eating Disorder Diagnosis, Treatment and Referral

Eating Recovery Center (www.eatingrecoverycenter.com), a behavioral hospital focused on comprehensive and sustainable treatment of eating disorders, today released a white paper, “Eating Recovery Center’s Report on Referral Practices: Recent Research Reveals Trends in the Process of Referrals for Eating Disord… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on September 2, 2009 at 5:18pm — No Comments

Van Duzer and his Cruiser off to D.C. to Raise Awareness about the Vast Benefits of Bicycling

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 A… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on July 31, 2009 at 2:58pm — No Comments

Clean Tech Open Announces Semi-Finalists in Rocky Mountain Region

Some of the Rocky Mountain region’s best and brightest clean tech concepts took a major step forward, as the Clean Tech Open (CTO) today announced the 12 regional semi-finalists in its clean tech business plan competition. The semi-finalists were selected from a talented pool of 64 cl… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on June 26, 2009 at 9:36am — No Comments

Van Duzer and a Cruiser: Sharing Bicycle Advocacy Coast to Coast

Photo Credit: Erik Keith Photography Bicycle advocate Ryan Van Duzer will mount his New Belgium three-speed cruiser bike to embark on a two-wheeled journey across the U.S. this coming weekend. As he spreads the gospel of New Belgium Brewing’s Team Wo… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on June 25, 2009 at 10:51am — 1 Comment

Eating Recovery Center’s New Body Image Group Inspires Participants to Combat Unhealthy Body Beliefs

Four out of five U.S. women are dissatisfied with their appearance, according to the Eating Disorder Foundation. Denver’s Eating Recovery Center (www.eatingrecoveryinfo.com) hopes to reverse this statistic with the launch of a new Body Image Group. This 12-week program, which strives to… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on June 23, 2009 at 2:04pm — No Comments

Colorado Governor Bill Ritter Issues Governor’s Challenge to Support New Energy Economy

Leaders of the Clean Tech Open (www.cleantechopen.com), the innovation catalyst that helps great ideas become viable clean tech businesses, today stood with Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, who called for governors from the Rocky Mountain regio… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on June 22, 2009 at 3:36pm — No Comments

“Switch Kit” Helps Americans Get Out of Unhealthy Banking Relationships

According to a new study by BancVue, almost two in five Americans are unable to classify their current bank as “Mr. or Ms. Right”, with dissatisfaction higher among those with most of their money in large banks. In fact, almost one in two (49%) of big bank customers claim the… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on June 10, 2009 at 12:29pm — No Comments

eLearners.com Launches the National “Career Stimulus Package” from Denver, to Tackle Crisis of Undereducated, Underemployed Adult Americans

eLearners.com, a web resource of EducationDynamics, which has successfully connected learners to online education since 1999, announces the Denver launch of a new national program aimed at helping adults kick start their careers through education, entitled “Career Stimulus… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on June 10, 2009 at 12:12pm — No Comments

SRI in the Rockies Conference to Celebrate 20 Years

SRI in the Rockies, the largest and longest-running sustainable and responsible investing conference in the world, will mark its 20th year and highlight growing opportunities for investors who embrace innovative investment strategies targeted on environmental, social,… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on June 2, 2009 at 2:37pm — No Comments

2009 Clean Tech Open Announces Rocky Mountain Sponsors

The Rocky Mountain chapter of the Clean Tech Open (www.cleantechopen.com), the nation’s leading clean tech business competition, announced that it has received strong support from the region’s business community, but is seeking additional sponsors for the competition. The law firm of Faegre & Benson is the Rocky Mountain region’s lead Gold sponsor. EKS&H, Hein & Associates, Van Gilder Insurance, and KPMG have also pledged support. Additional local sponsors include: • South Metro Den… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on May 28, 2009 at 4:18pm — No Comments

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