Walmart’s Acres for America Program Goes Urban

Aug 17, 2011 1 Comment by

It is estimated that America loses 3 million acres of open space every year. That’s 3 million acres of forests, streams, grasslands, coast lines and other critical wildlife habitats disappearing annually. Walmart created Acres for America in 2005 to work on this issue.

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Target Commercial Shoots Go Eco-Friendly

Aug 07, 2011 1 Comment by

For two years, Target has engaged a local LA firm on their advertising shoots in Los Angeles–the results have been less waste, reduced energy usage, and helping out non-profits.

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“Carmageddon” an Example of Failed Leadership and Failing Transportation

Jul 14, 2011 No Comments by

“Carmageddon,” the closing of I-405 July 15-18 to complete some much needed road work, has been all the rage. Resourcefulness, not rage, would be more appropriate.

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Biking in LA Along the Los Angeles River Offers Many Surprises

Jun 07, 2011 No Comments by

Biking in LA has a definite highlight: the Los Angeles River Bike Path. Ornithologists are in for a treat.

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Ben & Jerry’s Scoops Out Goodness for LGBT Seniors

Jun 01, 2011 No Comments by

Ben & Jerry’s has always been generous with community groups, and last night was no exception. Thanks to Ben & Jerry’s, gay and lesbian elder seniors in Hollywood had a fun evening with two of Ben & Jerry’s incredible flavors.

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Biking In LA Means Cutting Through Glorious Hancock Park

May 31, 2011 1 Comment by

Biking in LA may not be for the faint of heart, but is full of color and surprises for those who are brave enough to tackle the streets. The trick to bicycling in the City of Angels is to avoid streets that could leave you pancaked in the first place.

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Turkish Coffee, Armenian Coffee: Either Way the Best Caffeinated Treat

May 30, 2011 No Comments by

The muddy brew has become an integral part of cultures in the Middle East, the Balkans, and North Africa. It goes by countless names: sourj in Armenian, kahve in Turkey, kafe turke in Kosovo and Albania, and turksa kava in Croatia.

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Give To Get Jobs Posts CSR Jobs and Optimism

May 24, 2011 1 Comment by

Stacy McCoy recently launched Give to Get Jobs, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) portal that not only aims to be a leading portal for CSR jobs but an innovate content site, too.

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Silver Lake’s Answer to the Eiffel Tower

May 22, 2011 No Comments by

For several months, the gigantic Tinker Toy project gone wrong has vexed neighbors, torn between dumping it or shrugging their shoulders as they walk or drive by it.

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Ben & Jerry’s Scoops Out Fair Trade Fun in LA

May 22, 2011 No Comments by

Ben & Jerry’s will be in Los Angeles until June 10, scooping out fair trade fun throughout the Los Angeles region. Peanut butter Clusterfluff and coffee Bonnaroo Buzz yesterday were the stars.

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