Archives » November 26th, 2007

No work, all play on Cyber Monday

Shhh. Don’t let your boss know it’s Cyber Monday – the Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday that Americans go to work and do their holiday shopping online.
Even though the management might frown on it, more and more people appear to be using the day to shop while on the company dime.
This year, 68.5 million consumers […]

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Low income energy bills to rise 23%

Energy Outreach Colorado is anticipating that energy bills for low-income families will increase 23 percent this year, thanks mostly to a reduction of federal money for assistance.
Last winter, between Nov. 1 and April 30, the nonprofit organization said low-income people in Colorado paid about $608 for heat and electricity.
This winter, the figure is expected to […]

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Gov. Ritter, Colorado Counties Inc. conference in Springs this week

Gov. Bill Ritter will give the keynote address during the Colorado Counties, Inc. 100th Annual Conference in Colorado Springs on Tuesday.
The conference will be held Nov. 27 and 28 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2888 S. Circle Drive.
Gov. Ritter is expected to discuss healthcare, transportation and education.
On Nov. 28, there will be a 9 a.m. […]

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Put that in your kettle

The Salvation Army announced today that it has received a $100,000 Daniels Fund grant to support The Salvation Army’s R.J. Montgomery New Hope Center, the organization’s downtown homeless shelter at 709 S. Sierra Madre St.
“This gift will enable us to continue services to those most in need in Colorado Springs,” said Major Don Gilger, El […]

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