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12-15-08
Lebanon: The Future of a Sovereign State
Washington, DC - December 15, 2008 - With an eye towards exploring the legacy and the future of Lebanon's 2005 Cedar Revolution, which forced the exit of Syrian forces from Beirut, the Lebanon Renaissance Foundation (LRF) and the Aspen Institute hosted a forum event with for...
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12-15-08
Nicor Provides Creative Outlet for Students During Holiday Break
Naperville, IL. - December 15, 2008 "“ Today Nicor encouraged Illinois students to enter its annual Energy by Design poster contest and utilize their holiday breaks from school to create their energy efficiency posters. Energy by Design is a visual arts contest...
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12-15-08
National Poll: More Than One-In-Four Teens Think Violent Behavior is Acceptable; Many Say it's Ok to Settle a Score
Colorado Springs,Colo. - December 15, 2008 - While today's teens are learning the Three "Rs" of Reading, Writing and Arithmetic in school, new research shows that many are justifying violence to practice a fourth -Revenge. In a youth culture where violence is often believed ...
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12-15-08
CSRwire Welcomes New Members to Its Global Network of CSR News and Information
SPRINGFIELD, MA. - December 15, 2008 - This week CSRwire welcomed Bentall Lp., Futureye Pty Ltd.,Golite, HRIA Steering Committee, Unitus, Rogue Element, jhr(Journalist for Human Rights), Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University, Association Partnership for Corporate Soc...
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12-15-08
The MasterCard Foundation and MEDA Pioneer Financial Services for Poor Youth in Egypt and Morocco
TORONTO, ONTARIO. - December 15, 2008 - The MasterCard Foundation and Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) announced a $5 million program to create inclusive financial services and education for youth in Morocco and Egypt. This five-year program, called Youth Inv...
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12-15-08
Apollo Group, Inc., Awarded Top Honor from National American Red Cross
PHOENIX,AX. - December 15, 2008 "“ The American Red Cross presented Apollo Group, Inc., parent company of University of Phoenix with its national 2008 Circle of Humanitarian Award. The award recognizes the company's generous support and commitment to the Red Cross' overall ...
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12-15-08
RainTube Innovation Used In Houston's First LEED Platinum Home
Jacksonville, OR. - December 15, 2008 - GLI Systems Inc. of Jacksonville, Oregon, maker of sustainable RainTube rain water control products, announces completion of an installation in the first Platinum Level LEED Certified home in Houston, TX. The LEED Platinum certi...
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12-15-08
Strategic Sustainability Consulting adds to Sustainability 101 Series for Business
WASHINGTON, D.C.- December 14, 2008 - Strategic Sustainability Consulting (SSC) has released five new titles in their Sustainability 101 series for business. The series which encompasses many sectors and boutique industries is a cost effective and great first step to begin t...
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12-12-08
California's AB32 Scoping Plan Retains Value of the Voluntary Renewable Energy Market
SAN FRANCISCO,CA. - December 12, 2008 - By giving voluntary renewable energy generation the power to reduce the levels of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions allowed under AB32, state air regulators in California Thursday allowed individuals and businesses to be full partners in ...
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12-12-08
U.S. Department of State Partners with Intel Corporation to Support Teacher/Student IT Training Overseas
- December 12, 2008 - The U.S. State Department Educational and Cultural Affairs Bureau (ECA) is pleased to announce partnerships with Intel Corporation to provide IT skills and development training to teachers in India, and, joined by Relief International, to provide Intern...
