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<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">&nbsp;</span><a style="font-size: 120%;" href="http://journeyofhopeconcert.org/"><span style="font-size: 120%;">Light Up the Night for Peace!</span></a></p>
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<p><span class="about-head">about the concert</span>The Journey Of Hope Benefit Concert is an event unlike any other. Featuring Nobel Peace Prize nominee and author of NY Times Bestseller "Three Cups of Tea" <a href="http://gregmortenson.com/" target="_blank">Greg Mortenson</a> and presented by his award winning youth program <a href="http://penniesforpeace.org/" target="_blank"><em>Pennies For Peace</em></a>, the event is about inspiring our global community to activism. The evening showcases non-profit organizations created by youth at the exhibit fair and brings some of the world's strongest activists to the stage, including video interviews with broadcasting legend <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4364148/" target="_blank">Tom Brokaw</a>, Pulitzer Prize winners <a href="http://topics.nytimes.com/topics/opinion/editorialsandoped/oped/columnists/nicholasdkristof/" target="_blank">Nick Kristof</a> and <a href="http://topics.nytimes.com/topics/reference/timestopics/people/w/sheryl_wudunn/" target="_blank">Sheryl WuDunn</a>, and an inspiring musical performance from human rights activist <a href="http://braddigan.com/" target="_blank">Braddigan</a> (of Dispatch). Also featuring <a href="http://childrenschorale.org/" target="_blank">Colorado Children&rsquo;s Chorale</a>, <a href="http://meganburtt.com/" target="_blank">Megan Burtt</a>, <a href="http://dakotablonde.com/" target="_blank">Dakota Blonde</a>, and <a href="http://barryebert.com/" target="_blank">Barry Ebert</a>. It will be an evening of community, of prayers for peace, and of celebration!</p>
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<p>Journey of Hope<br />Benefit Concert</p>
<p>Presented by <em>Pennies<br />for Peace</em> and Homevibe</p>
<p>September 20, 2009<br />5-10pm</p>
<p>Red Rocks Amphitheatre<br />Morrison, CO</p>
<p>SCHEDULE<br />5-7pm: Exhibit Fair<br />7-10pm: Main Event</p>
<p>TICKETS<br />$20 general admission<br />$35 reserved seating<br />$50 gold circle</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Malaria No More was born of a simple, startling insight: that ending malaria's death grip on Africa is the best humanitarian investment we can make in the world today.</span> Nothing else can have the same impact on as many people's lives and livelihoods as quickly or cheaply.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.malarianomore.org/">Learn more...</a></p>
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<p><b><font size="4">Wilkinet Baby Carrier in Fair Trade Cotton</font></b></p>
<p><font size="2">Wilkinet Baby Carrier made using Skal certified fair-trade, organic cotton. The carriers ethical credentials have been endorsed by several ethical review specialists, websites and magazines. The Wilkinet baby carrier offers comfort and natural support of a traditional wrap-around sling, while still giving you the style and simplicity of a conventional clip-fastening carrier. The Wilkinet holds your baby onto and against your upper body. Your baby's weight is drawn towards you rather than pulling away from you. Wide well-padded shoulder straps and unique wraparound method of tying. Ensures evenly distributed weight with no dragging on your neck, shoulders or back. Cushioned head, back and leg support for your baby. Firmly supporting under baby's bottom and thighs. Providing support to baby's back and head as if being held in your arms. No rings, zips, clips or buckles. Nothing to break and render your Wilkinet useless. Machine Washable. Lower back support. Number of Positions: 4. Front Facing You - Age Suitability: Birth to 6 months (2.5 to 7kgs). Front Facing Out - Age Suitability: 3 to 9 months (4.5 to 9 kgs). Back Position - Age Suitability: 5 to 24 months (7.5 to 15 kgs). Hip Carrying Position - Age Suitability:5 to 24 months (7.5 to 15 kgs). Dimensions (L x W x H): 25 x 15 x 19 cm. Weight: 0.45 kg. For further product information please call the Wilkinet customer service department on 0800 2550 247. Calls answered 24/7 - office hours by Wilkinet in house support, evening and weekend by UK based customer contact centre. Website exclusive: This product is only avaliable from mothercare.com. You won't find it in any of our stores.</font></p>
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<p><b><font size="4">Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar Ebony Gold</font></b></p>
<p><font size="2">The arrival of the Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar in 1983 offered guitarists all the essential elements of a Les Paul Standard, including a carved top and humbucking pickups. Its simple yet elegant design quickly helped it become the most popular model in the Les Paul Series. Cutting-yet-rich tone&mdash;the hallmark of the Les Paul&mdash;pours out of the 490R and 498T Alnico II magnet humbucker pickups, which are mounted on a carved maple top with a mahogany back. The Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar includes a Gibson hardshell case (Faded finish models come with a gig bag) and a limited lifetime warranty.</font></p>
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<h2>NATIONAL COLLECTION WEEK<br />November 16-23</h2>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/occ/">Operation Christmas Child</a> to learn more</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: x-small;">No superfluous packaging. No synthetic detergents, dyes, or fragrances. No Parabens. Always Animal Cruelty-Free. The concept behind Mod.Skin Labs.The I.D. Zyne Eye Gel is for eye fatigue, lines and darkness. DMAE and deep sea algae firm and soothe the delicate areas around the eyes.Available in a .5oz. size.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: x-small;">No superfluous packaging. No synthetic detergents, dyes, or fragrances. No Parabens. Always Animal Cruelty-Free. The concept behind Mod.Skin Labs.Embrace balance and superb vitality with this super-power, ultra-light lotion which combines the power of sea and land. Organic Green Tea, Peru Balsam, Blue Green Algae and organic marshmallow root fortify, soothe and illuminate skin. Regulates excess oil and imparts a vibrant complexion.Available in a 3.4oz. size.</span></p>
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