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Videos
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CSR Minute: September 29, 2009
Today's Items: Cliff Bar, VolunteerMatch, Join Up; Grameen Carso's Mexican Microfinance Program; Hitachi Foundation, Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship's Survey The CSR Minute is your daily video digest of the most relevant Corporate Social Responsible news of the day. Our team of 3BL Media correspondents tracks the global world of corporate social responsibility to bring you coverage of the most important announcements, initiatives, issues, trends, ideas, and breaking news.
Articles
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Associated Press Uncovers Pharmaceuticals In Local Drinking Water
In a turn of events that’s reminiscent of Upton Sinclair’s “The Jungle,” a news story has sparked controversy about America’s drinking water. The Associated ... -
paraSITE Art Project: Drawing Attention to Homelessness
Artist Michael Rakowitz was inspired by “the nomadic patterns of the urban homeless, particularly in the cold months, were dictated by the location of heatin... -
Catholic Church Tries To Raise Awareness Of Their Stance On Abortion
In Chicago, the archdiocese’s Respect Life office and some other groups are holding a vigil for the next 40 days outside of abortion clinics. “The purpose of... -
Inventors Trying To Help Humanity
In Silicon Valley, innovation is often defined by the latest cool gadget or service. But in third-world countries, simple solar-powered lamps are a miracle.
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In observance of World AIDS Day (WAD) 2008, NextAid, is uniting North American dance music communities from coast to coast with a variety of events.
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Remembering Rita: Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance
November 20 is the Transgender Day of Remembrance, which annually honors the memory of those murdered because of transgender prejudice.
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Gates Grants Aim to Help Low-Income Students Finish College
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced nearly $70 million in grants as part of an ambitious initiative: to double the number of low-income students.
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Wiesel Foundation Hit Hard By Madoff Ponzi Scheme
Charities and investors lose 50 Billion dollars in Madoff's Ponzi scheme. The Wiesel Foundation, one of the many charities invested, lost 15.2 million.
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Carla Sanger, M.Ed., President and Chief Executive Officer of LA's BEST.
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Coast-to-coast walk nears an end
Buchanan, a supporter of the Free State Project, decided to walk to New Hampshire - and make the state his new home - to make a statement and start a new life.
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A New Cigarette Hazard: ‘Third-Hand Smoke’
Parents who smoke often open a window or turn on a fan to clear the air for their children, but experts now have identified a related threat to children.
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Amnesty International to Hold Worldwide Vigils
Human Rights Organization Pushing 100 Days Agenda for Viable Plan to Close Detention Center, Executive Order Banning Torture, Creation of Independent Commission
Events
- Uhuru Afrika from Boston and Brooklyn Mecca of NYC come together Location: The Five Spot 459 Myrtle Ave Corner of Washington Brooklyn, NY 11205 www.fivespotsoulfood.com
- 2009 Annual Meeting Seizing the Moment, Building the Movement Location: The 2009 AGM will be held in Boston, MA, at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers, from March 27-29, 2009.
- NextAid's World AIDS Day Campaign - Nov. 25 thru Dec. 31 Location: New York, Boston, Charlotte, Los Angeles, Omaha, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Syracuse
- NextAid Celebrates World AIDS Day Location: Everywhere! Contact events@nextaid.org for more information about this opportunity. Deadline for participation is October 15th.
- MILK Screenings Location: A theater near you!
People
- Martin DeMar Boston, MA
- healyourselftalkradio Sylvaia, OHIO
- prachisrk Los Angeles, CA
- thewiz26 Hollywood, CA
- Stay Boston, MA
- Adam Ezra Group Boston, MA
Blog posts
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11/2/08 Pontiac Garage Dallas, TX 11/3/08 Emo's Austin, TX 11/6/08 Eagle Theater Pontiac, MI 11/7/08 Strummers Pittsburgh, PA 11/11/08 The Blender Theater New York, NY 11/12/08 Hard Rock Bosto...
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"I LIVE HERE" Book Signing Tour Schedule
Wednesday, October 15—Los Angeles 7:00 pm- Book Soup in-store signing. 8818 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90069. Sunday, October 19—Madison, WI Wisconsin Book Festival interview with Leigh A. ...
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"I LIVE HERE" Book Signing Tour Schedule
Wednesday, October 15—Los Angeles 7:00 pm- Book Soup in-store signing. 8818 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90069. Sunday, October 19—Madison, WI Wisconsin Book Festival interview with Leigh A. ...
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I find it terribly ironic that Autism Speaks raised over 1 million dollars, with a walk in Massachusetts the same week Gov Patrick cut the budget for the Department of Mental Retardation by 1.8 ...
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An update from Mia and the I Live Here team
Hi- I Live Here has been out for a month now and Paul, Mike, James and I are amazed by the response so far. The reviews have been great, cool publications are writing about what we're doing, and...
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WORLD AIDS DAY 2008, IN CITIES ACROSS THE NATION: BEATS BUILD HOPE Boston, Berkeley, Brooklyn, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, L.A., New York, Omaha, Phoenix, San Francisco, Syracuse, Wash...
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Mighty Real: Gus Van Sant on MILK
Written by Peter Bowen [The following article originally appeared in Filmmaker Magazine to commemorate Gus Van Sant being honored at this year’s IFP Gotham Awards.] In the early ’70s as a stude...
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SMC Student Creative Activist FIlm Fest & Discussion March 13
Unique Fest Inspired by "Images of War/Celebrations of Peace" Art Show Santa Monica College is proud to present the first-ever SMC Student Creative Activist Film Festival & Panel Discussion - a ...
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Office Feud Nets $1000 for Project RISE
One of the activities we recently hosted at Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi LLP, my place of employment, was 'Office Feud'. The theme was cheers and the competition was treacherous but the Los Ange...
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A Liberal's Dilemma: America and Iran
As Ahmadinejad's government revokes its last shreds of democratic legitimacy, an old political and moral quandary is brought up. It is difficult to stand idly by while tyrants subvert democracy, bu...
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StartingBloc and Intertek Sustainability Solutions Announce Bloc Party II :: Celebrating Social Innovators New York, NY – StartingBloc and Intertek Sustainability Solutions invite you to join u...
