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05-29-07
Jonathan Jaffrey Resigns from W.M. Keck Foundation and Launches Springbanc Philanthropy Advisors
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 29, 2007--After over a decade of service, Jonathan Jaffrey resigns as Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of the W.M. Keck Foundation to start Springbanc Philanthropy Advisors. His resignation is effective June 30. Springbanc opens it...
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05-29-07
Abbott Fund Increases Commitment to Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Tanzania, Opening Country's First Corporate Foundation Office
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA- May 29, 2007 - Further deepening its commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa, Abbott Fund announced today that it is opening a new program office in Tanzania to manage its extensive HIV/AIDS philanthropic efforts and partnerships there. A...
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05-29-07
LOHAS 11 Forum Reveals "Green" Consumer Marketplace Could Quadruple, Reaching $845 Million by 2015
LOS ANGELES, CA- May 29, 2007- The LOHAS industry (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) has kicked off its second decade in style and with unprecedented momentum, as new announcements and predictions have emerged following the first "sold out" LOHAS conference in 11 year...
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05-29-07
EECO 2007: Learn About Proactive Business Solutions that Address Environmental Issues in Ontario
TORONTO, ON- May 29, 2007 - Climate change is becoming a global reality. From rapidly increasing temperatures and elevating water levels to extreme weather patterns, damaged ecosystems and declining agricultural output, it is time for individuals, businesses and governments ...
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05-29-07
San Diego Unified School District Receives $250,000 Best Buy Teach Award
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 29, 2007--The San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) is the 2007 recipient of the $250,000 Best Buy Teach Award for demonstrating exceptional creative use of interactive technology to help make learning fun for its K-12 students.
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05-29-07
Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks prepare for growth of telecommunications in Africa at CTO Roundtable
May 29, 2007- Telecommunications technology will in the coming years have a profound impact on many societies in Africa, contributing largely to the economic growth and wealth of millions of people on the continent.
This development, and issues related to the re...
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05-29-07
Pakistan Takes Concrete Steps to Reduce Iron Deficiency Anemia
AMERSFOORT, THE NETHERLANDS- May 29, 2007- The Pakistan Ministry of Health has awarded Fortitech Asia Pacific the contract to manufacture and supply vitamin and mineral premix, containing the highly bioavailable iron FeNaEDTA, for its National Wheat Flour Fortification P...
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05-25-07
Actor Rob Lowe Headlines CIBER Pro-Am Field at The Principal Charity Classic
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 25, 2007--Actor Rob Lowe has committed to play golf in the CIBER Pro-Am, which is part of The Principal Charity Classic at Glen Oaks Country Club.
Lowe is in his second season playing Robert McCall...
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05-25-07
Unilever, the World's Largest Tea Company, Commits to Rainforest Alliance Certification
May 25, 2007- Unilever, the world's largest tea company, has announced plans to source its entire tea supply sustainably, starting with the certification of its tea producers in East Africa, to Rainforest Alliance standards.
The news also signal...
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05-25-07
Biogas-Powered Acumentrics Fuel Cell System Featured in Stockholm Environmental Center
WESTWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 25, 2007--Acumentrics Corporation (www.acumentrics.com), a leading developer of solid oxide fuel cells and winner of a 2007 New England Innovation Award, announced today that they ...
