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Thursday, 31 January 2013

Re: [emrat:2092] Triumph in commercial

Is that maybe a Honda CB200?

- Sean

On Jan 31, 2013, at 10:22 PM, Anthony Sean Donnelly <sean1881@gmail.com> wrote:

Yeah. Sara pointed that out to me. Damn… its probably been 15 years or so since I shopped at JC Penny. I forgot about the name shortening to JCP.

I did find the add after Sara pointed it out. Retro looking bike, but I don't believe it is a Bonnie. That little round cam cover doesn't look at all like the Bonnies. Honda maybe? http://www.commercialtunage.com/commercials/jc-penney-bold-new-look/

I will give them props for T.Rex "Get it On" though.

- Sean

On Jan 31, 2013, at 10:16 PM, Manuel <mjbaca900@yahoo.com> wrote:

I assume JC Penney.

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What is JCP?

On Jan 31, 2013, at 9:04 PM, Doc <docmurdoch@comcast.net> wrote:

> Another commercial with Triumphs. New JCP commercial looks like it has Bonnie's! The Cafe Racer movement is on! :0)
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Re: [emrat:2091] New Logo Survey

Last call to take the logo survey. I would like to close it out end of day Friday so I can have the results ready and this Tim before the end of the weekend.

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Subject: Re: [emrat:2084] New Logo Survey

Hello everyone,

Just a reminder to vote for your favorite entry for the new EMRAT Logo. So far we have 14 responses. I'd like to close it out by the end of the week so I can get the results together before the next meeting.

From: Manuel Baca <mjbaca900@yahoo.com>
To: "emrat@googlegroups.com" <emrat@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2013 5:49 PM
Subject: [emrat:2068] New Logo Survey

Hello everyone! Now is the chance to vote on your favorite choice for the new logo concept for our group.

For those not as handy with a computer, I suggest right clicking on the links below and selecting the option to "Open Link in New Window". This will open a completely new Internet Explorer or Firefox window. Then do the same for the survey link.

Now you will have the survey in one window, Tims link in another, and you can resize them and move them next to each other. Just a suggestion, do whatever works for you.

Also, Garth submitted a .pdf file with a few more entries after Tim had created his link. I have attached those to this email and are included in the survey as Garth's email submission 1, 2, 3 and 4.

The survey will allow you to pick your first, second, and third choices. Also, since it sounds like we are wanting to pick a concept and gather feedback, you can give that feedback for each one of your choices.

Let the survey begin.

1. Open the attached PDF for the email submissions

2. Open the link below to view the site Tim created with the other submissions

http://www.thegreenmoose.org/emrat/logoViewer/app.html

3. Open the link below to begin the survey.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WNQFG9Y

Thanks everyone,

Manuel

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Re: [emrat:2090] Triumph in commercial

Yeah. Sara pointed that out to me. Damn… its probably been 15 years or so since I shopped at JC Penny. I forgot about the name shortening to JCP.

I did find the add after Sara pointed it out. Retro looking bike, but I don't believe it is a Bonnie. That little round cam cover doesn't look at all like the Bonnies. Honda maybe? http://www.commercialtunage.com/commercials/jc-penney-bold-new-look/

I will give them props for T.Rex "Get it On" though.

- Sean

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I assume JC Penney.

Sent from my Galaxy S®III

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Subject: Re: [emrat:2088] Triumph in commercial

What is JCP?

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> Another commercial with Triumphs. New JCP commercial looks like it has Bonnie's! The Cafe Racer movement is on! :0)
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Re: [emrat:2089] Triumph in commercial

I assume JC Penney.

Sent from my Galaxy S®III

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Subject: Re: [emrat:2088] Triumph in commercial

What is JCP?

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> Another commercial with Triumphs. New JCP commercial looks like it has Bonnie's! The Cafe Racer movement is on! :0)
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Re: [emrat:2088] Triumph in commercial

What is JCP?

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> Another commercial with Triumphs. New JCP commercial looks like it has Bonnie's! The Cafe Racer movement is on! :0)
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[emrat:2088] Triumph in commercial

Another commercial with Triumphs. New JCP commercial looks like it has Bonnie's! The Cafe Racer movement is on! :0)

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[CPN] New Registered Neighborhood Organization

Ladies and gentlemen,
The Founding Committee is happy to inform you of the creation of a new Registered Neighborhood Organization: Denver Neighborhood Association, Inc., a Colorado Not for Profit Corporation (hereinafter "DNA").
The boundaries of DNA are the city limits of City And County of Denver, except Denver International Airport and Pena Blvd.
Founded under Article III. Sec. 12-62 Denver Code, the purpose of DNA is to improve the flow of information between the agencies of the city and this RNO.

Until the DNA's organization meeting, to be held in the spring of 2013, the undersigned is the contact person for Denver Neighborhood Association, Inc.

Bradley L. Zieg
For the Denver Neighborhood Association, Inc. Founding Committee
1830 Blake St.
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303.994.1395
email: denvernainc@yahoo.com

[The Network] FW: Free Tax Preparation

From: Katie Smith
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2013 10:06 AM
To: CFSS Child Support Services
Subject: Free Tax Preparation

Attached you will find the flyer from Denver Asset Building Coalition (DABC). They will be in our office on Mondays commencing February 11^th from 12:00 to 2:00pm but DABC offers twelve other sites to choose from. Please share this flyer with anyone you know as it is for families who earn less than $51,000 and individuals who earn less than $35,000.

Katie

Wednesday, 30 January 2013

[Altitude Multisport Club] Re: Feb 4 talk?

Hey everybody:

Don't forget this coming monday night...Don't make excuses like the Holy Frijole (Senior Jose)...should be a great presentation by Neal.

How often do we think there is just not enough time in the day, and how do I say motivated when there is so much happening in our lives (jobs, kids, spouses, etc...)? Well, one of our distinguish club members would like to talk with the club on this very topic: mental aspect of training and racing. Too often, we tend to focus strictly on the physical aspect of training and don't address one of the most critical elements to achieving successful results.

When: Feb 4th (Monday) 7pm
... Where: Lodos Bar and grill
8545 S Quebec St Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
(303) 346-2930
Presented by: Neal J. McLaughlin

Neal McLaughlin is a Colorado native and resident of Highlands Ranch, CO. Neal played varsity soccer at Williams College and has been competing in triathlons since 1998. He is the 2009 Men's 50-54 USAT National Sprint Champion, a 9-time member of Team USA, and a 10-time USAT All American. He is married to Kathy and they have two children: Chris, 21 and Megan, 19. Neal is an award-winning Group Benefits Account Executive, and knows, first-hand, the challenge of balancing family, work, and multisport training. Neal also teaches Spinning classes at Colorado Athletic Club Inverness.

Neal is a very accomplished athlete and this is sure to be a great program. Lodos has waived the rental fee for us and this event in that we can get 15 to 30 people. We have space reserved from 7-9, show up a little early and have a burger and a beer...say thanks to Lodos for supporting us in this event. Let's start out 2013 off with a bang, welcome old members, and show new members what we are all about.

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[The Network] Fwd: Food donation opportunity

PLEASE NOTE. I am not the original poster. I am only passing this information on. To access the opportunity or resource mentioned in the subject line, please read the forwarded email below. Please contact the original poster with any questions.

Thank you.

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The Human Services Network of Colorado
720-252-3628
www.thenetwork-co.org

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From: Family Motel - ShehilaRae Stephens <familymotelprojmgr@qwestoffice.net>
Date: Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 12:35 PM
Subject: Food donation opportunity
To: IrvingProjMgr@voacolorado.org, mission@voacolorado.org, irvingcasemgr@qwestoffice.net, Brunetti Lofts - Kirsten Strietzel <voamerica1003@qwestoffice.net>, MELANIE DICKERSON <Melanie.Lewis-Dickerson@denvergov.org>, West End Clinic <nallen@coloradocoalition.org>, ARLAN@wedontwaste.org, tteklh@denverhousing.org, Human Services Network of Colorado <john.dandurand@thenetwork-co.org>
Cc: Natasha Raabe <brandon2@voacolorado.org>, zbarnett@gmail.com

Hello All-

I just got off the phone with Zev Barnett. He and 100+ volunteers are a part of a grassroots group called the Denver Peanut Butter Plan. Check them out on their website: peanutbutterplan.org

His group assembles sandwiches and distributes them to the homeless population. He also receives a number of donations from grocery stores and donut shops etc. Last month due to his huge volunteer showing he had roughly about 900+ sandwiches leftover. They are in need of other locations that would be willing to accept this service.

DPBP usually puts a project together once a month. His next project is February 17, 2013. If you are interested in having your location be a recipient of his project please get in contact with him through email: zbarnett@gmail.com

Please forward this on to any organization/church that you think could benefit from this GREAT effort!

Take Care,

ShehilaRae Stephens

Family Motel Project Manager

Volunteers of America, Colorado Branch

Phone: 720.904.9821/303.825.2755 ext. 204

FAX:303.893.8119

E-mail: motel@voacolorado.org

www.voacolorado.org

"To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with

money, and that is sincerity and integrity."

- Donald A. Adams

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Tuesday, 29 January 2013

[Altitude Multisport Club] Leading Edge's open house?

Did you know that Leading Edge Physical Therapy in Castle Rock has expanded and wants to show it off.

Did you know they are now offering the Retul Bike fit system. This method of fitting you to your bike is another method and option (the other being Adventure Cycle) available to you.

Did you know that they are offering the first 3 members to sign up for a Retul fit next week or in March a reduced rate of $200. Anyone else taking advantage in March would only pay $225. Normal price is $275.

Current open slots are:
next Thursday, the 7, at 11:00 or 1:00, and on Friday, the 8, at 11.
Call for dates in March if interested.
If you have any interest please call ASAP (303-663-5552) and talk with Sharon.

Go to the open house!!!!

See attached flyer for details about the open house. RSVP if you plan on attending.

Leading Edge Physical Therapy has had a significant physical expansion of their facility and they're having an open house on Wednesday, February 6 from 5:30-7:30 pm.

[The Network] FW: Manpower Hiring Event Wednesday, February 6th

From: Linda Milan
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 4:08 PM
To: CFSS - All
Cc: 'steven.allen@state.co.us'; 'renee.dolman@tate.co.us'
Subject: Manpower Hiring Event Wednesday, February 6th

We will be having a hiring event for Manpower at the Jefferson County Workforce Center on Wednesday, February 6th. See the attached flyer for information.

Linda Milan | Business Services Administrative Assistant

Jefferson County Workforce Development | Business Services

3500 Illinois Street | Golden, Colorado 80401

303.271.4715 office | 303.271.4662 Fax

www.jeffco.us/hs| lmilan@jeffco.us

"Steps to a better, safer life."

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.

[CPN] Reminder: Cabinet in the Community - Feb 9, 2013

Hi Friends,

I want to send a friendly reminder that Mayor Michael B. Hancock is hosting his quarterly Cabinet in the Community meeting on Saturday, February 9, 2013. These meetings are a critical initiative for Mayor Hancock as he values his time in the community. Please help spread the word!!

Thanks,

Michael

Michael Sapp Jr. | Director of Neighborhood Relations
Office of the Mayor | City and County of Denver
720.865.9024 Office | 720.865.8787 Fax
michael.sapp@denvergov.org | Dial 3-1-1 for City Services

From: Sapp, Michael - Mayor's Office
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 1:37 PM
To: Sapp, Michael - Mayor's Office
Cc: Katy Strascina; Sandoval, Kendra - Mayor's Office
Subject: Cabinet in the Community - Feb 9, 2013 Invitation

Neighborhood Leaders,

I want to cordially invite you and your neighborhood organizations to Mayor Michael B. Hancock’s Cabinet in the Community meeting scheduled for Saturday, February 9, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy located at 2250 S. Quitman Way Denver, CO 80219. Please help spread the word for what promises to be a substantive and ongoing conversation about our City.

Thanks,

Michael

Michael Sapp Jr. | Director of Neighborhood Relations
Office of the Mayor | City and County of Denver
720.865.9024 Office | 720.865.8787 Fax
michael.sapp@denvergov.org | Dial 3-1-1 for City Services

[CPN] Landmark Preservation Commission Agenda 2/5/13

You may view the agenda for the February 5^th, 2013 LPC meeting at the following link:

http://www.denvergov.org/Portals/646/documents/LPC/2013/020513_LPC_agenda.PRELIMINARY.pdf

Thanks,

Venus

Venus Boatner | Plans Review Technician

Community Planning & Development | Planning Services

City & County of Denver

p: 720*865*2993 | f: 720*865*3050

venus.boatner@denvergov.org| Dial 311 for City Services

[CPN] Ortega At-Large News

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February 2013 Vol. 2 Issue 1

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Your Voice, Your Vote! Take my constituent survey and share your thoughts on Denver's parks, schools, and Amendment 64
TAKE THE SURVEY

Find your Registered Neighborhood Organization here

Connect to city services by phone, online, or by downloading the 311 app!

Apply for the free seeds and transplants program! Low-income folks, seniors, and gardeners growing for food banks or food assistance programs are encouraged to apply.

Are you ready Denver? Prepare yourself and your family for emergencies with Community Emergency Response Training. Find more information about how here

The heat is on...inside that is. Make sure to install and test your carbon monoxide detectors in your home. Click here for more information.

Join the coyote crew volunteer program and help Denver residents coexists with our city's coyote population. For more information click here

Denver Board of Ethics is Seeking Board Members to Serve
The mission of the Board of Ethics is to encourage and guide city officers, officials and employees to adhere to high levels of ethical conduct so that the public will have confidence that persons in positions of public responsibility are acting for the benefit of the public.

The Board of Ethics meets monthly for approximately two hours. Each Board member must be willing to dedicate himself or herself and the necessary professional time to; review written case materials and other documents prior to meetings, give official advisory opinions to city employees, elected officers and board and commission members about ethics questions and considering whether waivers should be given if a proposed action would violate the Code of Ethics but the action would be in the city's best interest, review and comment on drafts of Board opinions, review and, if necessary, conduct hearings on complaints filed by citizens or city personnel alleging violations of the Code of Ethics, and give guidance to the Board of Ethics staff director on policy issues and ethics training issues.

If interested in applying please contact Shelley Smith, City Council staff, at Shelley.smith@Denvergov.org; or 720-337-2004 by 5:00 PM Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

The Relationship Between DPS and the City

The City School Coordinating Commission was created, by ordinance, in 1975 as a vehicle for collaboration between the City and County of Denver (the city) and the Denver Public School System (DPS). The commission's objective is to undertake, on a continuing basis, the study of all possibilities for cooperation between the city and the school district on matters such as traffic and school safety, development, maintenance and use of facilities authorized to each of them, and to make recommendations to carrying out joint venture opportunities as may be feasible.

The committee was comprised of the Mayor and members of his cabinet, residents of the city, members of City Council as well as DPS Superintendent and School Board members. At this time, this body is inactive.

As you are likely aware, the city is currently engaged in a land swap negotiation with DPS. The goal of this deal is to construct an elementary school on land in Council District 4 and renovate a Downtown DPS owned building for a domestic violence center. The specifics of this discussion are the sale of a portion of the Hentzell Park Natural Area by the city in exchange for this downtown building.

Several issues have arisen out of this situation including an awareness of the Denver parkland that is not "designated," or in other words, protected by ordinance (e.g. Hentzell Park), as well as transparency concerns pertaining to the relationship between the city and DPS.

A strong working relationship between these two bodies is critical to the success of our schools, our children and our neighborhoods. It is my belief that with a structure already designed for use to engage this partnership, by all means, we should employ it! With the lessons of Hentzell Park now coming to the fore, it is my hope that the City School Coordinating Commission will be reactivated.

What's the 411 on Denver's 311?

The City and County of Denver established the 311 Customer Service Center in 2006 to address non-emergency issues. Since then, millions of phone calls have been processed, and the call center has progressed into a contact center where citizens can also engage 311 through the official Denver website, email, and even Facebook. This impressive expansion reflects a department that has grown and adapted, a department that must continue to improve itself to remain successful.

In its Audit Report on Denver 311 released in 2012, the Denver Auditor's Office found that "Eighty-eight percent of users reported overall satisfaction with their Denver 311 experience." However, the report also concluded that high user satisfaction ratings are at risk, partly because hold times are increasing and more users are abandoning their calls. The report also found that average call length and the average time to answer calls are increasing. Read the report here

To ensure that Denver 311 continues to improve its services, I would like to see hold times shortened and more customers transferred to the correct agency to address the issues they are calling about. Also, 311 must continue to hire and train employees to be the resourceful customer service agents we depend on them to be.

These are just my ideas- I would really like to hear yours! The next time you use Denver 311, please provide your feedback by using any of these methods: Denver 311 online survey, email Denver 311 directly: 311@denvergov.org, or call or email my office at 720-337-7713, ortegaatlarge@denvergov.org

If you haven't used Denver 311, you can take advantage of this Denver resource by: Calling 311 (within Denver, just dial 3-1-1. Outside the city, dial 720-913-1311), reporting your issue at www.denvergov.org/311, or by sending an email to 311@denvergov.org

However you choose to contact 311, please be sure to include as much information as possible to expedite a resolution to your issue.

The Denver Energy Challenges Reaches Milestone Achievements

I am proud to announce that the Denver Energy Challenge has saved our city enough energy to take 5,270 cars off the road each year or enough to power 21,757 ski lifts for one day! The program's participants, in excess of 5,000 residential and 1100 commercial customers, have also collectively saved more than $2,000,000! That's real change and I would like to thank all of you who have participated in this valuable program and challenge everyone else to do the same! Take advantage of the Denver Energy Challenge today, contribute to the sustainability of our beautiful city, and begin saving on your utility bills!

The Denver Energy Challenge is a free energy program provided by the City and County of Denver. Through the program, residents can benefit from free, neutral guidance by expert energy advisors (via phone or in person) in order to find ways to cut energy waste, reduce utility bills and improve indoor comfort and air quality at home. Funding for in-person advising will expire this spring. Act today to take advantage of this valuable program!

To get started call 720-865-5520 (Mon-Fri, 7a-7p in English and Spanish) or visit www.DenverEnergy.org. Low-cost energy loans are also available through this program in order to help fund projects especially for those who lack the upfront capital. Advisors also ensure that residents capture all applicable incentives and rebates when making energy improvements, so call today and see what's available for your home.

Your Voice, Your Vote

In our last survey we asked you if the Denver City Council should adopt an ordinance targeted at the reduction of single-use shopping bags (plastic or paper disposable bags) and seventy-seven percent of you said yes. Additionally, our results showed strong support for fees on paper and plastic bags, however less support for a ban on either plastic or paper bags. Lastly, when asked about the particulars of such an ordinance, 133 of 172 respondents favored provisions for an educational campaign to raise awareness and 111 of that same 172 spoke up for outreach efforts to low-income families.

I have taken your thoughts into consideration and am continuing discussions with stakeholders from the private and public sectors before bringing an ordinance forward. I have also met with Mayor Michael B. Hancock and am awaiting his final thoughts and on whether or not he would be in support of such a measure.

For our newest survey, my office hopes to gain your feedback on important issues regarding Denver's Public Schools, Amendment 64, Denver's parklands, as well as any other issues or concerns you might have as I work to finalize my 2013 agenda.

Please take our brief survey and share with me your thoughts.

TAKE THE SURVEY

Lifeguards protect their community by preventing, recognizing, and responding to water-related emergencies. In order to get a job at most facilities, you need to become certified, and most employers look for American Red Cross Certification! Please contact Charlene Branch at 720.865.0760 to sign up!