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03-17-09
Union Settlement Association and Drew University Awarded $240,000 Teagle Foundation College-Community Connections Grant
NEW YORK, NY. - March 17, 2009 - Union Settlement Association in East Harlem (www.unionsettlement.org) and Drew University in Madison, New Jersey (www.drew.edu) tod...
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03-17-09
Sustainable Brands '09 Attracting Blue Chip Brands; Sustainability Remains a Key Priority
BURLINGAME, Calif. - March 17, 2009 - Sustainable Life Media today announced that Jez Frampton, Global CEO of Interbrand, will be among the leaders kicking off Sustainable Brands '09 (SB '09) with a look at "The Power of Brand to Change the Future." More than 60 thoug...
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03-17-09
IBM World Community Grid to Search for Cure for Childhood Cancer
TOKYO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/17/09 -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and researchers from the Chiba Cancer Center Research Institute and Chiba University in Japan are launching a new World Community Grid project to discover a drug treatment for neuroblastoma, the most common cause of deat...
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03-17-09
Socially Responsible Business Plan Competition Finalist Presentation: March 20th, in Washington DC
- March 16, 2009 - The William James Foundation (WJF) will be holding our 6th annual final presentation round and awards ceremony on Friday, March 20th at the offices of the World Resources Institute in Washington, DC.
This event will feature four pre...
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03-16-09
FFC Announces Research & Sweepstakes for Free Membership for Participants
NEW YORK, NY. - March 16, 2009 - The Fair Factories Clearinghouse (FFC) announced the launch of industry research, under a grant provided by the Levis Strauss Foundation, to understand the role technology can play in driving success in industry-wide collaboration in s...
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03-16-09
Sam's Club(R) Introduces Second Fair Trade Certified(TM) Wine
BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sam’s Club continues its commitment to Simple Steps to Saving Green(TM) and sustainability with the addition of a second Fair Trade Certified(TM) wine in locations nationwide. Solombra Reserva, produced and bottled by Arg...
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03-16-09
International Scientists Find Harmful Effects From Wireless
NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/16/09 -- Public health concerns and scientific evidence for risks from cell phones and other wireless devices are published today in the journal Pathophysiology. Research professor and Editor Martin Blank, PhD (Associate Professor, Columb...
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03-16-09
The Coca-Cola Company Commits US$30 Million To Clean Water Projects Across Africa
ATLANTA, GA. - March 16, 2009 - The Coca-Cola Company announced today that it has committed US $30MM over the next six years to provide access to safe drinking water to communities throughout Africa through its Replenish Africa Initiative (RAIN). Implemented by The Coca-Cola...
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03-13-09
Ernst & Young LLP jumps to No. 3 spot on The 2009 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity(R)
- March 13, 2009 - Leading professional services provider Ernst & Young LLP moved into the number three spot on The 2009 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity(R) list, announced March 12 in New York City.
A total of 401 compan...
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03-13-09
Seventh Generation Becomes First in Its Industry in North America to Purchase Sustainable Palm Kernel Oil Credits
BURLINGTON, VT -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/13/09 -- Seventh Generation, the nation's leading brand of non-toxic, environmentally safe household solutions, announced today that it has become the first company in its industry in North America to purchase sustainable palm kernel oi...
