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Bill Baue, co-director of Sea Change Media and co-host/producer of Sea Change Radio at the Business for Social Responsibility Conference, San Francisco, Oct 21-23Bill Baue, co-director of Sea Change Media and co-host/producer of Sea Change Radio at... more
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Social justice and social responsibility
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LOS ANGELES — In this challenging economy, indulging your fashion desires can feel a bit, well, indulgent. So why not be truly fashion conscious and buy brands that support charitable causes?
Thanks to companies that build giving back into their business plans, you can dress top to toe in trendy duds that help those in need - from victims of violence in Africa to victims of breast cancer at home.LOS ANGELES — In this challenging economy, indulging your fashion desires can feel a... more
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
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For Immediate Release June 1, 2009
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER PRIDE MONTH, 2009
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
.........click link above.THE WHITE HOUSE
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Green-technology projects flourished at organizations of all sizes in 2008, a trend that, at first blush, might seem counterintuitive. Given the economic hardships companies are facing, you might expect that projects seemingly tied to feel-good corporate social responsibility endeavors would take a backseat to initiatives aimed at bolstering the bottom line.Green-technology projects flourished at organizations of all sizes in 2008, a trend... more
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Prohibition has failed; legalisation is the least bad solution
"The failure of the drug war has led a few of its braver generals, especially from Europe and Latin America, to suggest shifting the focus from locking up people to public health and “harm reduction” (such as encouraging addicts to use clean needles). This approach would put more emphasis on public education and the treatment of addicts, and less on the harassment of peasants who grow coca and the punishment of consumers of “soft” drugs for personal use. That would be a step in the right direction. But it is unlikely to be adequately funded, and it does nothing to take organised crime out of the picture."Prohibition has failed; legalisation is the least bad solution
"The failure of the... more
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The Greenhouse, a LEED certified bar in the middle of SoHo,NY, is the place to be for a green twisted NYE.
Read more on www.alternativechannel.tvThe Greenhouse, a LEED certified bar in the middle of SoHo,NY, is the place to be for... more
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When we think of sustainability, images of organic farming and low impact machinery come to mind, along with crops that are environmentally gentle; but we forget about wasted resources.
This week, I stumbled upon a small store in an obscure part of Montreal which, sells ...
Read the whole story on Alternative Channel and learn how an imperfect swirl can be the answer to hunger.
http://www.alternativechannel.tv/blog/en/comments/how_an_imperfect_swirl_can/When we think of sustainability, images of organic farming and low impact machinery... more
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Interview with Joseph Wolfsberger VP Environment Health and safety at Eaton Corporation.
With this interview Alternative Chanel learned more about Eaton's CSR practices.Interview with Joseph Wolfsberger VP Environment Health and safety at Eaton... more
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OMS – “Shoes for Tomorrow” announces their debut collection and their commitment to provide shoes for disadvantaged children around the world.
For each pair of shoes bought, TOMS will donate a pair of shoes to a child in need.OMS – “Shoes for Tomorrow” announces their debut collection and their commitment... more
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Learn who the Best 2008 Corporate citizens are.
Quick peek: In the nine years that 100 Best has been tabulated, just three companies—Intel, Cisco (No. 14) and Starbucks (No. 35)—have appeared on the list every year.
Kudos to the top 100!Learn who the Best 2008 Corporate citizens are.
Quick peek: In the nine years that... more
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Nothing makes me more angry than seeing greedy religious organizations spending tax exempt or tax deferred contributions on hate propaganda especially in these hard times where their contributions and tax exempt money should be spent on the infrastructure that their castles are resting on and the people that really need help. After reading one of the first acts initiated by Bush, the faith based iniatiative, at white house.gov where it clearly grants tax breaks and clearly states NONDISCRIMINATION, I really don't see how they get away with spending, or stealing, this money from the rest of us and then spending it to hurt us. They are theiving sociopathic hypocrites and therefore they are the ones who don't have any morals and should be judged themselves for tax fraud. The above is one link that argues why fanatical wealthy religious institutions aren't paying their fair share. There's no reason why a law or act or something couldn't be made, new laws and acts are made all the time(Patriot Act, Military Commissions act(both nightmares)). According to either the Human Rights Campaign or Glaad or ACLU, I forget, an estimated 10,000,000.00 is spent each year on antigay propaganda and now recently millions alone against the california marriage ammendment(and undoubtably MUCH MORE FOR THE POLITICAL ELECTION UNDERWAY). I doubt very seriously that those dollars are taxed and they should be spent on helping people in need, not promoting intolerance and hatred. It is not acceptable to be spending this inordinately large amount of government tax money on idealogical issues rather than for real assistance to people it is meant for. Nothing makes me more angry than seeing greedy religious organizations spending tax... more
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According to a 1999 U.S. Census report, Americans named noise as the number one problem in neighborhoods. Meet our Friend Jeff! I was really surprised to know how much he knows about peaceful and responsible ways of driving and living in society.According to a 1999 U.S. Census report, Americans named noise as the number one... more
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WASHINGTON — The number of motorcyclist deaths jumped in 2007, accounting for nearly one in eight motor vehicle deaths, government safety officials said on Thursday.
Deaths of people in cars and trucks, on bicycles or on foot dropped by nearly 2,000 last year, pushing the overall death rate to a historic low. But deaths of motorcyclists surged 6.6 percent, to 5,154; 2007 was the 10th straight year of increase.
By MATTHEW L. WALD
The New York TimesWASHINGTON — The number of motorcyclist deaths jumped in 2007, accounting for nearly... more
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PACOIMA Police say a Pacoima man couldn't take the noise from his neighbor's car stereo anymore and shot him to death early Wednesday morning.
Raymundo Serrato, 58, died at the scene of the 2:15 a.m. shooting in the 13000 block of Kelowna Street, said Officer Kate Lopez of the Los Angeles Police Department's Media Relations Section.
Lopez said the man was shot by a Jubenal Guillen, 55, during a dispute. Guillen was arrested on suspicion of murder.
"There were words exchanged; a scuffle," LAPD Detective Pat Barron said. "And after the scuffle -- or during the scuffle -- the suspect produced a firearm and shot the victim."
A woman who lives in the neighborhood said that the younger man regularly came home in the early morning hours and made a lot of noise, which may have upset his 58-year-old next-door neighbor.
"So I guess he, just, probably, had enough. He had enough, so he shot him," Lisa Velasquez said.
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The "Bass Busters" do not have proton packs or ride around in a renovated ambulance, but they will still get rid of things that go bump in the night.
Operation Bass Busters is the name of the Milwaukee Police Department's new plan to crackdown on loud music in cars cruising through city streets.
Police officer Christopher Chu said the operation became necessary when the sound became a nuisance.
"It's a concern for alot of the community," he said. "It's a daily, hourly annoyance."
He also said that when police pull people over for noise violations it usually leads to other charges.
Music that is heard from more than 50 feet away will be subject to a $237 fine.
By Charles Robinson
http://www.620wtmj.com/news/local/26906754.htmlThe "Bass Busters" do not have proton packs or ride around in a renovated ambulance,... more
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Joliet drivers beware: Police cracking down on noisy vehicles
Turning up the radio too loud could cost you;
Joliet Police Officer Eric Bernhard checks the back of a vehicle pulled over Monday for allegedly having an excessively loud stereo system. (Tribune photo by Terrence Antonio James / August 11, 2008)
By Alicia Fabbre | Special to the Chicago TribuneJoliet drivers beware: Police cracking down on noisy vehicles
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Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
August 12, 2008
Captain’s Comments
Thanks to Sergeant Carl T and Officers Ben Santana and George Perez for coordinating the Bocce Night at Joe DiMaggio Playground last Tuesday for the National Night Out Event. Thanks to all the community members and Cindy Brandon of SAFE, Rose Dennis of Rec and Park and Tel-Hi coordinator Tim Daniels, Trader Joe’s and Safeway who shared in the event. I understand that all who attended had a great time. Want to help make Joe DiMaggio Park even better? Please read below, the announcement from the Parks Council.
The Neighborhood Parks Council seeks volunteers for the Playground Work Days in August!
In connection with the Playground Report Card, Neighborhood Parks Council and Rec Park Department are collaborating to plan a number of workdays in 2008 to raise the score of failing playgrounds. NPC invites you to help replace sand at three playgrounds this month. All workdays are from 9 AM-12 noon:
August 9th: Lincoln Park Playground at Clement & 34th
August 16th: Joe DiMaggio Playground at Powell & Greenwich
August 23rd: Merced Heights Playground at Shields & Monticello
For more information or to RSVP, please contact
HYPERLINK "mailto:playgrounds@sfnpc.org" playgrounds@sfnpc.org
There was an error on my part in last week’s Broadway stats, here is the correct report:
Broadway Corridor
Friday August 1, 2008: Saturday August 2, 2008:
Felony arrests made 0 Felony arrests 1
Misdemeanor arrests made 7 Misdemeanor arrests made 5
Drunk related arrests made 0 Drunk related arrests made 1
Moving citations 44 Moving citations 19
Parking citations issued 14 Parking citations issued 20
Towed vehicles 16 Towed vehicles 11
Two of the largest clubs on Broadway were closed and Night Supervisors noted drastically reduced amount of problems. One large fight inside a club on the 500 block sent two to the hospital with injuries.
We had good support on both nights with help from the Traffic Company with several motorcycle officers handing out several citations and making traffic related arrests.
1 towed vehicles, 2 misdemeanor arrests, 37 citations issued. Solo Traffic Lieutenant Kitt Crenshaw stopped a vehicle and discovered the driver was wanted on a warrant relating to a narcotics asset seizure. Further investigation revealed the suspect to be in Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
August 12, 2008
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Who knew wine could get even better than it is now: all delicious and helpful in awkward social situations?! Through a new Facebook application, users can make wineries transfer to 100% renewable energy for free. Village Green Energy, along with a handful of CA wineries, has launched a Facebook application it’s calling Green My Vino, which will allow users to give “gifts” of renewably generated electricity to each other; each time they hit certain milestones, a winery in Northern California permanently switches its energy consumption to use electricity from renewable sources like wind, geothermal or solar.
GET THE APPLICATION AT:
VillageGreenEnergy.com/facebook.
This looks like a pretty awesome initiative. Now, drinking wine will only harm your liver, not the planet.
Add the app! Oh by the way, the CEO of Village Green Energy is a guy named Michael Jackson. The people who run it are just very smart, enthusiastic socially responsible young people who wanted to make a difference, and this is just one of many socially responsible initiatives created by people just like you and me. Who knew wine could get even better than it is now: all delicious and helpful in... more
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Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
August 5, 2008
Captain's Comments
Come take part in National Night Out, August 5, 2008
A national event that brings neighbors together with the police to strengthen
community spirit & affirm our partnership for a SAFER & STRONGER Neighborhood!
When: Tuesday, August 5th, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: North Beach Club House, Bocce Ball Courts, Mason & Lombard
Sponsored by: SFPD Central Station, SAFE, Rec and Park and Tel-Hi
For more information or to help co-sponsor the event,
contact Officer Fred Crisp at (415) 315-2423 or
mailto:"centralstation_permitofficer@sfgov.org"
Masked Burglars tracked through apartment break-in
Officer Scott Korte reported that he was called last week, to a burglary on the 1000 block of Sutter. The Officers entered the apartment and saw that the place was “trashed” including toilet paper strewn about the bathroom and all over the rest of the apartment. The investigation turned a bit when they learned that entry was made from a second floor window and that food that was left out for the occupant’s dogs had been eaten. The burglars then apparently developed a thirst and drank every drop of water from the toilet bowl. It was then that the officers saw the footprints on the toilet and around the apartment, very small, thin footprints. Turns out the suspects were raccoons. No capture was made.
Seriously folks, if we learn anything from this case, it is that even if you live on a level above the ground floor, it may still be accessed. Remember to screen or close windows entirely.
Broadway Corridor
Friday August 1, 2008:
Felony arrests made 1
Misdemeanor arrests made 7
Drunk related arrests made 3
Moving citations 44
Parking citations issued 15
Towed vehicles 13
Saturday August 2, 2008:
Felony arrests 0
Misdemeanor arrests made 12
Drunk related arrests made 2
Moving citations 52
Parking citations issued 10
Towed vehicles 15
We had good support on both nights with help from the Traffic Company with several motorcycle officers handing out several citations and making traffic related arrests.
6 towed vehicles, 11 misdemeanor arrests, 44 citations issued.
Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
August 5, 2008
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