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Fuel Hedging

CBS4 News at 10, July 8, 2008

Southwest Airlines is doing well, in part because it practices what's called "fuel hedging." The airline buys its fuel in advance at a lower price. Now, a Florida company called Gas Bank USA is helping regular consumers practice a little hedging of their own. For more information, click the link below.

Gas Bank USA

Arapahoe County Fraud Assistance Hotline

CBS4 News at 10, July 8, 2008

There's a new scam involving rental properties that's claimed at least one Colorado victim. To report a scam, call the Arapahoe County Fraud Assistance Hotline at (720) 874-8547.

Sierra Moore Funds

CBS4 News at 5, July 8, 2008

An 8-year-old girl wounded in a drive-by shooting last month is out of the hospital. Sierra Moore had to undergo eight surgeries and the insurance is not covering all the expenses. The family needs help and they have set up two funds:

Any Chase Bank
Sierra Moore Trust Fund
Account #: 2904202716

Any TCF Bank
Sierra Fund
(no number required)

Fort Collins Detective Cleared

CBS4 News at 5, July 8, 2008

Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck cleared a Fort Collins detective and prosecutors of wrongdoing in putting together a murder case against a man whose conviction was overturned because of new DNA evidence. In a statement released Tuesday, Buck said he found no criminal conduct but did find disturbing flaws in the investigation and prosecution of Timothy Masters. To read the full letter, click the link below.

Buck's Letter

World Vision Experience

CBS4 News at 10, July 6, 2008

What is it: A free exhibit which takes about 20 minutes through an iPod,. You will hear the story of one of four children who are either infected or affected by AIDS by no choice of their own.
Where: The exhibit is at the Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch through next tuesday, july 15th.
Cost: Free
Organizers suggest you make a reservation so you don't have to wait in line. You can make one by visiting worldvisionexperience.org.

Help Fire Victims

CBS4 Morning News, July 6, 2008

Stephanie Myers is a resident of the Englewood duplex that caught on fire and lost nearly everything. Those who would like to help her can make donations to:

Ryan and Dori Morehouse
1785 Weld County Rd 19
Platteville, CO

Free Skin Cancer Screening

CBS4 Morning News, July 6, 2008

The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) is inviting the public to get a free skin cancer screening. For more information and to find a participating doctor near you, click the link below.

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

Thieves Target Paralyzed Colorado Veteran

CBS4 News at 5, July 4, 2008

If you would like to send your support to Matt and Tracy Keil, who were targets of thieves on the 4th of July, you can contact them by logging on to their Caring Bridge Web site: caringbridge.org/visit/matthewkeil.

AAA Fuel Cost Calculator

CBS4 Morning News, July 3, 2008

AAA has a Web site where you can see how much your holiday weekend road trip will cost. Just put in the type of car you have and where your trip will start and end, and the Web site will tell you what you'll spend on gas before you go.

AAA Fuel Cost Calculator

Colorado Emergency Preparedness Partnership

CBS4 News at 6, July 2, 2008

A Denver organization is making it easier to get critical information in the event of an emergency. The Colorado Emergency Preparedness Partnership now offers free text messages and emails in the event of an emergency. The service is free. It will let you know the nature of the emergency, whether there are any road closures associated with it, and also let you know of any special instructions you may need to follow. Click the link below for more information.

Colorado Emergency Preparedness Partnership

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The Adoption Exchange

In support of The Adoption Exchange, every week CBS4 features a Wednesday's Child -- a child waiting for a home. CBS4 staff go out and meet with these children who are waiting to be adopted. The segment can be seen every Wednesday on CBS4 at Noon and CBS4 News at 6:30 p.m. See the archived reports in the Wednesday's Child Section in the cbs4denver.com Video Library.
-- Visit the Adoption Exchange's Web site where you can make a donation.

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