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Moms! Be Your Own . . . (Boise Area)

2009-07-04T08:12:07-06:00

. . . Boss!!! I�m looking for Business Partners who are willing to work at home with their kiddos by their side! This amazing opportunity has allowed me to be at him with my son by my side AND earn an income!

♥ NO Selling ♥ NO Inventory ♥ NO RISK!

For FREE information please visit http://www.WorkLessLiveGreen.com and complete the �Get Info Now� section and I will personally contact you with all of the details.

SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY, PLEASE!

Thanks,
Trish ~ Mom of One

Follow Me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Trish_Marsh

Whats the CRAP about (Nampa)

2009-07-03T15:28:51-06:00
So you have driven past it, and wondered what in the WORLD is that Big CRAP Sign I see? It is a 2nd hand store, Stands for Can't Resist Andy's Place!
We have refrigerators, Washers, Dryers(6 Month Gaurantee Available), Nick Nacks, Lawn mowers(push and rider) an occasional computer and laptop, Bicycles, Microwaves, Tables, Couches, Stereo(100 Watts per channel seperate component system), Leather Recliners, Cordless Drill Set, Lights, Coffee maker, Van Bench Seats, Bed liner, Truck Bed Rack, Golf bags and clubs, Entertainment Centers, Televisions, DVD players, VCRs, Vhs Tapes, The list goes on, So come on down and take a look at what we have, Take the boulevard leaving Nampa, heading to Caldwell, look for Godfrey's Used Cars, then look for Hoffman right next to it, turn North, and look for that Big Crap Sign. Or call Andy 899-7852. The best part is, If you see something you like, but you don't like the price, let us know and we will change it !

"Smell-ebration" time with Scentsy! (Meridian)

2009-07-01T23:44:55-06:00
Scentsy July Promotion!

Contact your Independent Consultant or myself for details on �Thanksgiving in July�- Scentsy�s way of saying thank you for 5 years! There are some great incentives this month!! If you sign up as a consultant in July you may be entered to win 1 of 5 cars!

Also, if you need a last minute gift I may have something on hand, let me know!

Scentsy is celebrating 5 years and just won the Direct Selling Association Rising Star award!!!

�Scentsy, Inc., was the first recipient of the Rising Star Award, presented to an up-and-coming direct selling company that has dedicated itself to achieving a high standard of excellence in business operations. Scentsy is headquartered in Meridian, Idaho, and owned and operated by Orville and Heidi Thompson. Scentsy, Inc., opened its doors in 2004 with the idea of offering a safe, wickless alternative to burning candles in homes and offices. The company�s passion has grown from offering a safer alternative to offering a better alternative. Scentsy�s flagship product line is an array of decorative warmers that utilize a low-watt bulb to melt a fragrance-filled, wickless candle bar.�
-courtesy of: http://dsa.org/press/press_releases/index.cfm?fuseaction=show_release&Document_id=2330

Nichole Peterson
www.MyWicklessWax.com
WicklessNik@yahoo.com

NEWS NEWS NEWS! Free Workshop! (Idaho)

2009-07-01T19:02:51-06:00
Free Real Estate Workshop! Free!
Learn how LOCAL Idaho farmers are getting RICH in this Real Estate Market!
Free training this Thursday at 6:45p.m.!
Come and learn the ropes of Real Estate with out using your money or credit!
5 tickets available!
Call now: 208-336-7325 Emmy Lou

Shop Online For Charity

2009-07-01T14:17:18-06:00
As Independance Day approaches, show your support of our Armed Forces. Shop Online now for huge savings at our more than 70 stores, and support your nations military families and the Wounded Warriors Scholarship programs as well as other charities. Shop RNC-Enterprises online shopping mall today and save big! Shop http://www.rickandchris.com
AMERICAN BORN, PATRIOT FOREVER!

Concerned Parents (Idaho Schools)

2009-06-30T00:05:34-06:00
Hoffman: Taxpayer money used to expand school bureaucracy
June 28, 2009 | posted by Wayne Hoffman in

* Education
* Solutions

Idaho taxpayers employ the equivalent of more than 27,000 full-time workers in the state's public school system. Of those, about 55 percent are teachers - a decrease of about 5 percent of the pie since the state implemented its school funding law in 1994. On the surface, that's not so troubling. But the problem is the burgeoning fleet of non-teacher staff flooding the ranks of school employees. Over the last 15 years, the state has added administrators and other school employees at a much faster clip than teachers or students.

The oversaturation of non-teaching staff is endemic and defies legitimate trends in public school enrollment. It also runs counter to research that shows quality teachers are the most important resource when it comes to student performance. It's hard to hire the best teachers when funds are being diverted toward an ever-expanding support staff.

Records from the State Department of Education indicate while Idaho's student population has grown about 16 percent in the last 15 years, the ranks of school employees have grown disproportionately. Teaching staff grew by 26 percent, but school bureaucracies fared better: District administrations grew by 33 percent, while school building administration grew by 27 percent. But the big growth market is in school classified staff - computer techs, secretarial staff, bus drivers, custodians and similar support professions - which has grown 55 percent since 1994.

Idaho has 115 school districts and 31 charter schools. That means school districts have any number of reasons for adding employees as they have. Some schools, for example, have added employees in compliance with federal disabilities laws, which require one-on-one interaction with specialneeds students. Large districts have added new elementary and high schools, requiring a greater number of principals. But it's easy to see how Idaho's school funding law also contributes to today's school staffing dilemma. Idaho's formula for funding public schools predates popular use of the Internet. It predates charter schools, which lawmakers began adding to the public school system in 1998. It predates virtual schools, distance learning and ramped-up use of college credits for high school students. It's an outdated system, and while lawmakers have tried to shoehorn changes here and there, the state's blueprint for funding schools seems increasingly awkward, especially when we reflect on the statistics. Last legislative session, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna submitted a plan to try and eliminate some of the staffing eccentricity, but that got sidetracked as lawmakers worked on across-the-board state funding cuts.

There are other approaches. In New York City, the Equity Project Charter School is promising to put the emphasis back on teachers. Set to open in September, the school plans to hire the best by paying the best. The school will recruit master teachers and pay them $125,000 plus a performance-based bonus. How will it do it? By ditching administrators and supervisors apart from the principal; by resisting the urge to hire consultants; by limiting the school support personnel and relying instead on those well-paid teachers to get the job done. According to news accounts, teachers are flocking to the school, wistful for a six-figure salary that is more than double what average New York educators get.

It's the sort of policy that propels public education into the 21st century. All the while, Idaho is still navigating the perilous education waters of 1994, which shortchanges the classroom and the chance to implement some real innovations that improve the quality of education for our kids.

Wayne Hoffman is the executive director of the Idaho Freedom Foundation, a nonprofit, non-partisan think tank. E-mail him at wayne@idahofreedom.net.

Operation Care & Comfort to Support our Deployed Troops (Boise, Meridian & Nampa Stores)

2009-06-29T23:06:31-06:00
Operation: Care & Comfort Announces Partnership with Old Navy
Old Navy Stores Team Up with Operation: Care and Comfort to Support our Deployed Troops
For Immediate Release:
June 22, 2009, SAN JOSE, CA � �Operation Old Navy� began in April 2009, with a few San Francisco Bay Area stores collecting items for the Operation: Care and Comfort military care package program, also based in the area. Old Navy customers were invited to bring hot weather items such as sunscreen, unscented baby wipes, and entertainment items of DVDs, video games, and more to the participating stores to receive a discount on their purchase. Customers also purchased in store items such as socks, underwear and tees for the troops.
As a result, 211 Old Navy stores throughout the Western U.S. will now be participating in �Operation Old Navy� from July 1st � 5th. �Old Navy has long been a friend to our military, offering a discount to all military personnel on the first day of each month, when they present their military I.D. in the store. In addition, these donation drives are sending a message to our deployed troops that Old Navy supports them when they are deployed, and will continue when they return home,� said Julie DeMaria, co founder of the all volunteer organization Operation: Care and Comfort.
Old Navy stores in Idaho, Montana, Alaska, Missouri, Iowa, Indianapolis, Colorado, Arkansas, Kansas, Memphis, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Nebraska, Northern California, Nevada, and New Mexico will participate. Customers will be asked to bring items and sign notes for the troops; all who participate will receive a discount off of their purchase
�Old Navy is honored to work with Operation: Care and Comfort. This event is the perfect opportunity to bring our store teams together with the people in their communities. We�re proud to give back to the troops who serve our country proudly overseas.� Jeff Kirwan, Senior Vice President Stores and Store Operations.
Additional information, including discount coupon and participating store information, will be posted at www.operationcareadncomfort.org.
About Operation: Care and Comfort
Since April 2003, the all-volunteer Operation Care and Comfort program, unique to the Silicon Valley Chapter of American Red Cross, has shipped nearly 250 tons of care packages for distribution to Marine, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard personnel deployed in conflict regions. Adopted military units receive care packages monthly, until they return home. Operation: Care and Comfort is a member of the Department of Defense �America Supports You� program, and has received national awards and recognition for its work on behalf of the military. For more information on how you can support this worthy program, please visit www.operationcareandcomfort.org.
About Old Navy
Old Navy originated in 1994 and quickly became one of the world�s most successful brands, offering customers the latest fashion at great prices. Today, the brand continues to offer on-trend apparel and irresistible basics for adults and children at a surprising value. And, best of all, Old Navy brings it all to customers in a fun, energizing shopping environment.

United States and Canadian customers count on Old Navy to bring them what they need, and what they want. From Old Navy�s famous Item of the Week � a special item at a special price each week � to its eye-popping deals and promotions, Old Navy continues to provide fashionable clothes for the family at amazing prices.

Launched in 2000, Old Navy's online store at oldnavy.com offers a full range of product available in stores, as well as Women's Plus, petites and tall sizes.
Press Contacts:
Julie DeMaria, Operation: Care and Comfort (408) 373-8635, troopsupport@comcast.net
Nicole Stier, Old Navy (415) 832-2889, Nicole_stier@gap.com

New Vizio TV line

2009-06-29T17:31:43-06:00
Look at whats hot and new by Vizio @ http://www.justthebuzz.com/vizios-xvt-tvs-media-center-television-with-facebook-twitter-and-wireless-built-in

How much more time do you want to waste??? Armando�s FREE BOOK!!! (Boise)

2009-06-29T16:55:07-06:00

How much more time do you want to waste??? Armando�s FREE BOOK!!!

Announcing my new web site

2009-06-28T12:27:31-06:00
Hi, I just finished my web site and would like to invite you all to come and take a look. Its the unique type of art that I do, Im sure that you have never seen anything like it before. Please stop in, Thank you so much! Frank Burger

www.frankburgersart.com

Looking for Info on hiking Decker Peak

2009-06-27T23:03:56-06:00
I'm gathering a group that wants to hike Decker Peak, in Stanley Idaho. Wondering if this is a one day climb or if you need to camp part way. Wondering about parking permit and camping sites, etc... Any info would be appreciated.

A new phone company; 1 cent/min international calling (Boise)

2009-06-27T08:46:47-06:00

There was a short news blurb this morning about this new company that provides phone service for a LOT cheaper than regular carriers. It works with your existing cellphone, and they're only charging $0.01/minute for international calls. Check them out at www.mywcell.com/news. From the article, it looks like this will be the next Skype!

NAMPA SWAP (Nampa, ID)

2009-06-26T15:52:30-06:00
NAMPA SWAP GRAND OPENING JULY 11TH & 12TH ON THE CORNER OF 3RD ST. SOUTH & 13TH AVE. SOUTH...LOOKING FOR VENDORS TO JOIN US AND I AM NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS...PLEASE CALL OR E-MAIL TERESA AT 208-880-9030 or tpuffe@yahoo.com...Thanks

New Local Sweepstakes Game (Treasure Valley)

2009-06-25T13:26:36-06:00
Play a new sweepstakes game where you choose your prize! 14 prize categories to choose from - everything from Electronics to Toys to Gift Certificates - something for everyone... You can enter everyday! Win the Daily prize and choose to "Take it or Leave it" for a chance to win a more valuable Weekly prize - Don't let your prize get away! Play today www.MyTiLi.com

Moms! This Is For You! (Boise Area)

2009-06-24T15:45:50-06:00
Here�s your opportunity to take control of your life and your finances! Home Business Opportunity that is completely Risk Free! No Selling Involved! Absolutely No Home Parties!

I�m a mom of one looking for Motivated Moms to join my team!

Interested?

For FREE information please visit http://www.WorkLessLiveGreen.com and complete the �Get Info Now� section and I will personally contact you with all of the details.

SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY, PLEASE!

Thanks,
Trish ~ Mom of One

Follow Me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Trish_Marsh

Special Promo until the end of June ~ Start your own Business for only $1!!!

Flip Your Way To Success w/A&E's Armando Montelongo & His FREE BOOK!!! (Boise)

2009-06-14T19:28:22-06:00

Order your FREE Book while this Flip And Grow Rich promotion is still on!!! We wish you all the best in flipping your way success!!!

THE TIME IS NOW ! FREE INFO !

2009-06-13T12:44:45-06:00
We are looking for Individuals that are Entrepreneur minded, looking for more!
We are expanding a business here in the Treasure valley and are experiencing large growth!
Email us at pjboise@aol.com for free information!
Thank you! Wish you success!

End Your Hyperhidrosis Suffing Today

2009-06-13T12:09:46-06:00
Suffering from Hyperhidrosis? We all understand what are you going through; lot and lots of sweat, stinks and stains on your clothes.

More people suffer from excessive sweating, they just will not admit it.

But you don�t need to worry at all, because you are not alone. Though excessive sweating is a not so common problem, but still there are many sufferer of this illness. There was a point of time, when even I faced this problem on a regular basis, and that too for a longer period of time. And so I understand that managing hyper sweating during the work hours, in a social gathering or during a corporate meeting and moreover hiding from people while your clothe is stinking is a nerve cracking experience.

Looking to stop excessive sweating and cure Hyperhidrosis? Click here.

Free recycling fliers, dialogue. Friday noon-3pm (Boise Julia Davis Park)

2009-06-12T01:38:41-06:00

I'm passionate about my environment
I'm Jim McGill, owner of GreenEra Clean Inc. I promote environmental education and information along with my business. I will not try to sell you housecleaning or any of our other services when you visit my mobile office (pictured here) -- http://greeneraclean.com/greencontact.html -- during Friday, 12Jun09.
Between 12 noon and 3pm, I will be available for polite conversation on topics related to ecology. You choose the subject; I'll listen, possibly record a short interview (if you'd like).
The Fun Bus will parked somewhere in the shade in Julia Davis Park. At the bare minimum, you could just grab a recycle flier. It is suitable for hanging on your fridge, explains how to recycle everything in Boise, whether curbside or otherwise.

Build You Own Future!!

2009-06-10T14:15:10-06:00

Premier Company
is looking for leaders.
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Call Today: Christie
971-237-7574

GREAT STUFF FOR MOMS AGAIN

2009-06-09T23:17:46-06:00
HI
THIS IS A REFERRAL TO A GREAT WELL KNOWN WEBSITE FOR MOMS. SO YOU THINK YOU ARE ALONE?
NOT AT ALL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION GO TO THE FOLLOWING WEB LINK.http://tinyurl.com/mhdlmt
TAKE CARE!

why not?

2009-06-09T20:26:32-06:00
Why not? Donate your kids old school supplies that are half used up from this year to a local childcare.
Kids would love the extra fun supplies for the summer!!!!!

New site! (PAYETTE / ONTARIO / FRUITLAND / WEISER)

2009-06-07T11:33:26-06:00
New website for the Ontario, Payette, Fruitland, Weiser area.....
Place free ads or browse

www.ontarioclassifieds.net

New Local Thrift Store (5214 W Fairview,Boise,ID)

2009-06-06T18:38:29-06:00
A brand new Thrift store has opened on Fairview, In Boise,ID. Come in and check out are wide selection. You are bound to find those high-quality, unique and inexpensive clothing items and or household items that youve been looking for. We are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday thru Sunday.So take a few minutes out of your day to come and check us out, you will be glad you did!

Recycling class for licensed preschools / Sunday schools, free (Boise)

2009-06-05T16:32:33-06:00
If your child is in a licensed Boise preschool, please tell your preschool director about this offer. If you operate a preschool, this message is for you. We are also offering this to any Sunday school (even Saturday...).

Jim McGill, founder of Boise housecleaning & domestic service company GreenEra Clean Inc, and still-involved father has designed a hands-on mini-course on Earth-friendly topics. This training is without cost to the students or school, could possibly free up 40 minutes of a busy educator's day. For complete information on this program and how to schedule a session for your students:

http://greeneraclean.com/greennetwork/preschoolrecycling.html

This obligation-free mini-course is available until further notice. It may be good P.R.; definitely it is a fun way to 'pay rent' on the planet.

Completely Free Job posting and resume site (The Treasure Valley)

2009-06-04T20:48:23-06:00
Did you know that Boise has a totally FREE job & resume posting website. You can post any and all jobs at BoiseJobLine.com for free.
You can post as many jobs as you'd like at no charge. This is not a free trial where we start charging later. This is Boise's FREE job posting and resume website.
Simply sign-up for an employers account and start posting your jobs.

Obama support meetings
Obama support meeting held every Saturday. Obama will save our country. Support him at our next meeting please RSVP 208-794-0062

InterMountain Teens
Check out the latest Christian youth events and resources for Idaho, eastern Oregon, Utah and Wyoming online at http://www.intermountainteens.com