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10-18-00
Los Angeles City Commission On The Status Of Women and Verizon Wireless Combat Domestic Violence
The City of Los Angeles’ Commission on the Status of Women and Verizon Wireless today unveiled the latest tool in the fight against domestic violence – stark, hard-hitting posters that drive home the impact of domestic violence on women and their employers. Sponsored by Veri...
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10-18-00
Starbucks Announces Partnership With The National Literacy Trust
Starbucks Coffee Company (United Kingdom) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq; SBUX), announced today its long-term commitment to help the communities in which it operates through a partnership with the National Literacy Trust (NLT).
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10-17-00
Domtar Advocates Establishing A Forest Management Framework That Will Permit The Long Term Sustainability Of The Forest And The Industry
These were the words that Domtar President and Chief Executive Officer used to begin his presentation of the brief filed by this company with the National Assembly committee studying Bill 136, An Act to Amend the Forest Act and Other Legislative Provisions.
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10-16-00
Gap Inc. to Host 1 Megawatt Solar Power System on West Coast Distribution Campus
Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced plans to host a one megawatt (MW) solar power system at its West Coast distribution center in Fresno, Calif. Slated for completion next year, the system is expected to generate approximately 1.9 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) annually - eq...
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10-16-00
A World Of Change: Microsoft Donations Bring Filipino Students Into The Information Age
Liza Guilbin, a teacher at Cabancalan National High School in Mandaue City, remembers clearly her students' reactions when they first saw a PC. "At first, they were eager and curious, but they were also quite scared. They were afraid to touch the computers -- they didn't wan...
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10-13-00
Gap (PRODUCT) RED Showcases Company's Ongoing Commitment to Social Responsibility
Today's launch of the Gap (PRODUCT) RED collection in Gap stores around the world is the company's latest initiative to build on its long-term commitment to social responsibility. Gap will contribute one-half of the profits from the sale of the Gap (PRODUCT) RED line to the...
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10-12-00
Dofasco Among World's Most Sustainable Companies
Dofasco Inc. has been named one of the world’s most sustainable companies by the Dow Jones Sustainability Group Index (DJSGI) based on financial, social and environmental performance and management approaches.
The company was named the Market Sector Leader in the Basi...
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10-12-00
University of Pennsylvania, Fannie Mae, Trammell Crow, University Of Sciences In Philadelphia and First Union Announce New Partnership To Develop Rental Housing Opportunities In University City
The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) and the University of the Sciences of Philadelphia today joined Fannie Mae (FNM/NYSE), the nation’s largest source of financing for home mortgages, and the Trammell Crow Company to announce an innovative new partnership to preserve and d...
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10-10-00
Chevron Defeat at Supreme Court Part of Growing Hostility of U.S. Judiciary Toward Oil Giant
The U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal this week to hear Chevron’s appeal of its $19 billion liability in Ecuador is the latest in a long string of courtroom setbacks suffered by the oil giant in the historic environmental case, according to an
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10-10-00
Washington Mutual Ends ATM Surcharge in California
Washington Mutual announced today that it will no longer surcharge at its ATMs in California, effective immediately. Recent legislation banning ATM surcharge fees was struck down in court, but Washington Mutual has responded to a clear demand expressed by consumers.
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