Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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"One love, one heart..." So begins one of the most recognized songs in reggae history. Bob Marley's memorable refrain is a call for global compassion, and is a perfect anthem for Ben & Jerry's latest flavor, One Love. The flavor concoction that came to fruition in partnership with the Marley family pays homage to the legendary performer and his vision for a better world. A portion of the proceeds from each One Love pint sold will benefit Jamaica's One Love Youth Camp, a program run by The Bob...
Honda opened second century of competition at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 28 in the same way it closed out the previous 100 years of racing at the famous Brickyard: with a thrilling victory. Veteran Takuma Sato led the way, besting three-time Indy winner Helio Castroneves in a fierce duel over the final 11 laps to take the checkers as the first Japanese driver to win in the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500. As the last of several late-race cautions bunched the field after a multi...
Early science results from NASA's Juno mission to Jupiter portray the largest planet in our solar system as a complex, gigantic, turbulent world, with Earth-sized polar cyclones, plunging storm systems that travel deep into the heart of the gas giant, and a mammoth, lumpy magnetic field that may indicate it was generated closer to the planet's surface than previously thought. "We are excited to share these early discoveries, which help us better understand what makes Jupiter so fascinating,"...
Fifty years ago on May 30, Mazda Motor Corporation began its legacy of doing what was said couldn't be done. Mazda - then Toyo Kogyo Corporation - needed to create a unique technology that would differentiate it among a rapidly globalizing Japanese automotive industry in order to stay independent. In 1961, Mazda licensed NSU Motorenwerke AG and Wankel GmbH's rotary engine technology, sharing learnings with the German companies in hopes of making wider use of the engine. Once the prototype...
Nearly 3-in-4 U.S. adults have financial regrets, according to a new Bankrate.com report. The most common is not saving for retirement early enough, followed by not saving enough for emergency expenses and taking on too much credit card debt. Taking on too much student loan debt is fourth overall, however, it tops the list among older millennials (27-36 year-olds). Fifth overall is not saving enough for your children's education and sixth is buying more house than you could afford. Baby Boomers...
Clean Edge, Inc. has released its eighth annual U.S. Clean Tech Leadership Index, which tracks and ranks the clean-energy activities of all 50 states and the 50 largest metro areas in the U.S. As the Trump administration pursues its own conservative agenda on climate and the environment, this year's Index shows that states and cities are playing an outsized role in the expansion of clean energy, transportation, and energy efficiency. In 2016, wind and solar power represented 61% of all new...
Symphony Talent, a comprehensive Talent Acquisition solutions provider, today announced the first in a series of regional events bringing together Talent Acquisition thought leaders and professionals for networking and strategic discussions. The inaugural Symphony Talent event, Doubling Down on Digital: What it Means for Talent Acquisition, will feature Jason Averbook, CEO of LeapGen, and Trent Hamilton, Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Veritas, leading a discussion focused on how digital...
The quaint seaside town of Morro Bay, CA invites travelers to enjoy the many benefits of visiting mid-week this May and June! Avoid the crowds, enjoy the food and wine in over 80 restaurants and take your time shopping at all the unique boutiques. Life in this small beach town is reminiscent of how California beach towns used to be: charming, relaxed, fun, quirky, yet filled with surfing, sailing, fishing, golfing, and kayaking. There's so much to see and do in this bustling seaside village...
U-Haul has received notice from propane tank manufacturer Flame King that its refillable one-pound cylinder is subject to an immediate recall. Flame King manufactures the refillable one-pound cylinder that has been available for purchase at propane-certified U-Haul locations in California since June 2016. A very limited quantity of promotional cylinders were sold in Arizona. Some Nevada residents may have bought cylinders at the U-Haul South Lake Tahoe store just across the California border....
Chris Austin, author of the popular Maven's Notebook website and a prominent figure in California water news, will be one of the featured guests and moderators at Chino Basin Water Conservation District's Symposium on Statewide Conservation next month. Austin, who has been writing about California water since 2007, is known for her unbiased and accurate reporting and news curation on the most significant issues in water, including the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, groundwater management and...
Capo by the Sea, an executive drug treatment center based in San Juan Capistrano, CA is celebrating its 10 year anniversary of its Golf Drug Rehab program. Golf Drug Rehab is one of our individualized cognitive based therapy programs designed to address the unique needs of golf enthusiasts whom have drug or alcohol issues. With years of successful treatment experience behind us, we feel our program is ideally suited to break the chain of addiction, and deter behavioral relapse in the future....
AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond reiterated AARP's opposition to the health bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives that would harm American families who count on access to affordable health care: "AARP is deeply disappointed in today's vote by the House to pass this deeply flawed health bill. "The bill will put an Age Tax on us as we age, harming millions of American families with health insurance, forcing many to lose coverage or pay thousands of dollars more for health...
After two days of celebration, winners of the 2017 Oslo Business for Peace Award, Dr. Harley Seyedin, Elon Musk, Durreen Shahnaz, and Murad Al-Katib were presented their coveted prize at the Oslo City Hall. The Business for Peace Award is the highest recognition a global businessperson can receive. The selection took place in London on February 9th, where the independent Award Committee of Nobel Laureates in Peace and Economics decided the 2017 winners from a pool of nominees from over 40...
Ballard Power Systems has announced that the company's FCveloCity®-HD 85-kilowatt fuel cell engine will power a hybrid class 8 drayage truck built by Kenworth Truck Company, a market-leading builder of heavy and medium duty trucks. The truck is planned to haul shipping containers from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to area warehouses and intermodal facilities during a two-year demonstration program. "The electrification of propulsion systems is being adopted globally," said Rob...
SunPower by Stellar Solar has teamed up with marketing agency Artichoke Creative to create an innovative series called Solar Cribs that recently launched on its dedicated YouTube channel with plans for further distribution. The series will tell the stories of the people who made the decision to power their homes and businesses with solar and the unique attributes that make their story worth telling. It will cover a wide demographic range of home and business owners to showcase the diversity of...
Today, the United States Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a ruling transferring the Resolute v Greenpeace lawsuit to the Northern District of California, as Resolute failed to demonstrate that the case should be heard in Georgia. Filed by logging company Resolute Forest Products in May 2016, the CAD$ 300 million case is asking for independent environmental organizations Greenpeace International, U.S. Greenpeace entities and Stand.earth to be labeled a 'criminal enterprise'...
Live Nation is home to the largest and most diverse festival portfolio on the planet, and today the company is unveiling The Festival Passport, a revolutionary experience that gives fans GA access to 90+ festivals for $799. For the remainder of 2017, The Festival Passport will provide admission to nearly every Live Nation festival, even if the event is already sold out. This includes Austin City Limits Music Festival, Bonnaroo, Creamfields, EDC (Las Vegas and Orlando), Falls Festival, Governors...
If you grew up watching Wile E. Coyote being blown up, or Tom beat up Jerry, you'll notice that there has been a long history of violent animation – much of it aimed at young children. Older viewers can't escape the never-ending supply of sex and violence in live-action shows like Game of Thrones, Versailles, or Girls. "When you combine the two and make adult themed cartoons people suddenly seem to question it. Did that guy just get stabbed? Whoa, is that animated sex? It's crazy," says H...
On behalf of the nearly 30 million Americans living with diabetes, the American Diabetes Association is extremely disappointed by the misinformed statement of Mick Mulvaney, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, as reported by The Washington Examiner. Mr. Mulvaney's comments perpetuate the stigma that one chooses to have diabetes based on his/her lifestyle. We are also deeply troubled by his assertion that access to health care should be rationed or denied to anyone. All...
The Pew Charitable Trusts has called on the 25 member governments of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) to continue their efforts to establish a network of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the Southern Ocean around Antarctica. In October, the Commission agreed by consensus to designate the Ross Sea Region MPA, at twice the size of Texas the world's largest protected area. As a result, commercial fishing will not be permitted throughout more than 2...
During the sold-out tour with Def Leppard, legendary rock star Bret Michaels was inspired by his unconditional love for his daughters to write and shoot a very raw, inspirational and emotional song and video for and about his youngest daughter and the song's namesake, Jorja Bleu. The song's release date happens to also be Jorja's birthday. Following in her father's philanthropic footsteps she has requested that a portion of the proceeds from the song will go to St. Jude's Research Hospital. The...
The International Cheer Union (ICU) today expressed its appreciation to the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for its decision this week providing provisional recognition to the ICU. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in the United States, the ICU began its journey to be recognized six years ago when it first applied to the IOC. The ICU's mission is to positively advance cheerleading throughout the world. The organization has steadily built its membership and now has...
The votes have been tallied and the results are in – Dunkin Butterbeans nosed out Farrah Pawcett and Fiona Penny Pickles in the dog division, while Little Booty Ham Sandwich purred past Obi Wan Catnobi and Winston Purrchill in the cat category to earn the distinction of the Wackiest Pet Names of 2017. Each year, Nationwide, the nation's first and largest provider of pet health insurance, recognizes the most clever, creative and quirky pet names across the nation. After a thorough selection p...
The California Science Center introduced Gunther Von Hagens' BODY WORLDS exhibition of real human bodies to the Americas in 2004, drawing a record setting attendance of nearly one million guests. In response to popular demand, the Science Center is proud to welcome Dr. Von Hagens' BODY WORLDS: Pulse, opening May 20, 2017. The largest BODY WORLDS exhibition in the past 10 years, Pulse will bring together anatomy and the latest health and wellness findings in a visually compelling and highly enter...
The Rogers family announced the passing of T. Gary Rogers. He was the chairman and CEO of Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream for 30 years as well as the chairman of Safeway Inc., the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, and Levi Strauss & Co. "Gary lived in Oakland, California, for more than 45 years where he provided leadership and vision to the city and numerous community organizations," said the family in a statement "His passionate devotion to the University of California, Berkeley, and its rowing...
