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- The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. and Jean-Michel Cousteau Launch Ritz Kids at Hotels and Resorts Around the World
- 12/5/2013 3:12:11 AM
- The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., announced today the launch of new, exclusive Ritz Kids children’s programming through an expanded partnership with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society. The Ritz-Carlton aims to delight their youngest guests by making memories that last well beyond their hotel stays. Ritz Kids is an engaging and immersive experience that …
- Japan’s #1 Weather Service WNI Launches Sunnycomb, the First Mobile Social Community that Matches Your Personal Profile with Accurate Weather Forecasts to Deliver Unique, Individual Reports
- 12/4/2013 2:31:58 PM
- TOKYO & NEW YORK - December 4, 2013 – Weathernews Inc. (WNI), the leading weather company in Japan (4825: Tokyo Stock Exchange), today launched an entirely new weather community aimed at the millions of iOS users who want access to more accurate and personalized weather forecasts mixed with a fun social experience. Sunnycomb’s mobile social weather network debuts today …
- Environmental Consultants & Contractors Make Year End Purchases to Take Advantage of Tax Saving Opportunities
- 12/4/2013 2:12:22 PM
- With less than a month to go before the end of the year, many environmental professionals are making year end purchases of sampling supplies and equipment. This is a sound strategy for companies that need supplies and equipment to run their businesses in 2014 and want to reduce their 2013 tax liability. In most circumstances, the cost of equipment used to operate a business …
- Qantas and Shell Release Biofuel Report
- 12/4/2013 9:04:34 AM
- An Australian aviation biofuel industry is technically viable but significant obstacles remain, according to a report released by Qantas and Shell today. The study, conducted with the support of the Australian Government through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), is the most comprehensive investigation so far into the economic viability of producing biofuel on …
- NYRR and Borough President Molinaro Announce $125,000 Staten Island Day Donation
- 12/4/2013 3:54:21 AM
- New York Road Runners (NYRR) and Staten Island Borough President Molinaro announced today a $125,000 Staten Island Day donation to Hurricane Sandy recovery programs. The donated funds were provided to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation and ECHO. “We were honored to partner with Borough President Molinaro to create Staten Island Day and raise significant funds to …
- Batteries included as Volkswagen reveals charges for new e-up!
- 12/3/2013 8:05:57 AM
- The all-electric Volkswagen e-up! goes on sale on Monday 2 December priced at £19,250 (including £5,000 Government grant or £24,250 on the road). Customers wishing to take the lead with this innovative city specialist will be able order their e-up! from one of 24 Volkswagen EV specialist retailers across the UK, with the first deliveries expected at the end of January. …
- Elephant Poaching Remains Alarmingly High; 22,000 Slaughtered in 2012
- 12/3/2013 2:50:15 AM
- New data shows that an estimated 22,000 elephants were slaughtered across Africa by poachers in 2012. Though, the number is a slight decline from the previous year’s record of at least 25,000, the rates remain unacceptably high according to World Wildlife Fund (WWF). “Poaching is an organized crime that not only affects biodiversity but is also an economic and security …
- Best Selling Book on the Bee Decline on Promotion for 99 Cents
- 12/2/2013 3:32:57 PM
- The Kindle version of the best selling book on the bee decline and what you can do about it is on sale for 99 cents, a savings of $3.00. “Bless the Bees: The Pending Extinction of our Pollinators and What You Can Do about It” http://amzn.com/B00EYOG02A educates the reader about the potential extinction of the bees as an indicator of a mass extinction, the last one of which …
- SootTesting.com Provides Resources & Solutions for People with Smoke and Soot Damage Concerns
- 12/2/2013 11:44:42 AM
- Cinnaminson, NJ, December 2, 2013 Wildfires and structural fires can produce an enormous amount of smoke that can easily infiltrate homes and buildings that are not directly touched by flames. This smoke is filled with combustion by-products that include soot/black carbon, ash, char and other materials. Odors, discoloration and ghosting effects can result when these …
- Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell Receives ‘Green Steering Wheel 2013 Award’ in Turkey
- 12/2/2013 3:05:15 AM
- • Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell is awarded prestigious ‘Green Steering Wheel’ accolade by Auto Show magazine • Judges praised Hyundai Motor for being the world’s first automaker to put the hydrogen-powered ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle into mass production Hyundai Motor has received the prestigious ‘Green Steering Wheel 2013’ award for its ix35 Fuel Cell (Tuscon Fuel Cell in some …
- Breastfeeding is life-saving for babies in Philippines typhoon emergency
- 11/29/2013 11:05:16 AM
- UNICEF and WHO today called on those involved in the response to the Philippines’ Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) disaster to promote and protect breastfeeding to avoid unnecessary illness and deaths of children. Exclusive breastfeeding in first 6 months vital The estimated 12 000 babies to be born in the worst-affected areas this month need to be exclusively breastfed, meaning …
- Australian Arctic 30 activist Colin Russell bailed after 71 days detention
- 11/29/2013 2:38:58 AM
- Like those of the Arctic 30 who were granted bail before him, Colin is to be released upon posting of a 2 million ruble bail ($60,000). Greenpeace International expects to pay the bail today, aiming to have the legal paperwork finalised to allow Colin’s release from prison before the weekend. Colin’s wife Christine, who was today flying to Russia with the couple’s daughter …
- Ship strike kills two whales in Norfolk waters
- 11/28/2013 5:14:41 PM
- The whales were discovered washed up on Sea Palling and Cromer East beaches. It is thought they had been hit by a ship. More humpback whales have also been spotted in the same area, raising concern they may also be hit by ships. Locals noted large shoals of herring off the coast, which means the whales were probably following the fish, which brought them in too close to …
- Songs For The Philippines” Launched Globally On Itunes To Benefit The Philippines Disaster Relief Efforts
- 11/28/2013 4:28:39 PM
- The global music community has come together for the worldwide release today of a new compilation that features the biggest names in music to raise money for those affected by supertyphoon Haiyan in The Philippines. "Songs for the Philippines," a unique collection of 39 chart-topping hits and classic tracks, is now available worldwide on iTunes (iTunes.com/Philippines). …
- Deutsche Post DHL GoGreen environmental protection program receives eco-seal ’Green Brands’
- 11/28/2013 7:15:41 AM
- • Deutsche Post DHL the first logistics company to be recognized • Quality seal for environmental sustainability Deutsche Post DHL became the first logistics company to receive the ’Green Brands’ eco-seal for its Group-wide environmental protection program GoGreen. The quality seal internationally recognizes brands that have proven their commitment to the practice and …
- Calling ALL Birthmothers! BirthmomsToday.com Was Created Exclusively For Birthmoms As A Safe Place To Receive Loving Support And Encouragement Years After The Adoption Process
- 11/27/2013 3:12:42 PM
- Kim Noeth is pleased to announce a brand new blog website and facebook page created for Birth Moms, years after the adoption process. Birth Moms Today is an Online Community Grounded & Centered in Loving – Life Changing- Birth Mom Support. Birthmoms Today works with women who desire to transform their lives at all stages of the birth mother process. Whether you …
- Henkel is among the Top 5 sustainable companies in Arabia
- 11/27/2013 2:04:50 PM
- In recognition of its commitment to sustainability, Henkel has been shortlisted for the sixth edition of the prestigious Arabia Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards. Henkel Arabia is among the top five companies in the Large Sized Enterprise Awards category. This year saw 111 companies applied from 10 Arabian (MENA) countries covering 23 different industries vying …
- Acciona Microenergy Peru’s “Luz Comunitaria-Cajamarca” program brings its first units into service
- 11/27/2013 1:56:08 PM
- This initiative is promoted jointly by the ACCIONA Microenergy Foundation, Energy Without Frontiers Foundation and the ICAI Engineers Foundation for Development, along with ACCIONA Microenergy Peru in the role of local partner. A number of other institutions collaborate with the project and provide economic and technical support at different stages of the …
- Woman Seeks $5 Million after Contracting Legionnaires’ disease
- 11/27/2013 11:37:46 AM
- Cinnaminson, NJ, November 27, 2013 Last month, Alabama’s ABC 33/40 published a report about a local woman filing a lawsuit against the owners of a motel in Kentucky. The woman claims she got Legionnaires’ disease at the hotel from a contaminated air conditioning unit. She is seeking $5 million. Legionnaires’ disease is caused by a type of bacteria known as Legionella …
- What Is The Value Of Species That Have No Practical Use To Humans?
- 11/27/2013 9:00:00 AM
- Yale University Press is pleased to announce the publication of THE VALUE OF SPECIES by Edward L. McCord ($25; publication date: May 1, 2012). This pithy and wide-ranging book proposes a new framework for thinking about what a species means and why we should care about species loss. In the face of accelerating extinctions across the globe, what ought we to do? Amid this …
