Corporate Philanthropy | Activism | Health Summary. Companies aren’t people, yet we often attribute human characteristics to them based on their sustained aggregate net impact on the world. This article could be expanded into a book about the ethics of Starbucks – similar to What Would Google Do? by Jeff Jarvis. However, for the sake of… Continue reading Starbucks Secret Ingredient Exposed: A Passion to Improve the World – Measuring Net Social Impact
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Amazon Working Conditions – OSHA Investigates Heat in Pennsylvania Fulfillment Center – Consumer Report and Action Response
Activism > Consumer Defense Summary. In June 2011 Amazon was sited for having poor working conditions (excessive heat) in one of their east coast order fulfillment centers. Amazon has since remedied the situation (as explained below) and OSHA has closed their investigation of the matter. Further research revealed that safety at Amazon fulfillment centers is better… Continue reading Amazon Working Conditions – OSHA Investigates Heat in Pennsylvania Fulfillment Center – Consumer Report and Action Response
YouBar Custom Branded Health Food Nutrition Bar With Organic Ingredient Options
Health > Food Summary. YouBars.com lets you custom build and design your own health foods, including food bars, shakes, and trail mix. The YouBar is ideal for organizations, businesses, or individuals wanting a personalized gift for friends, family, or customers. To learn more, visit YouBars.com or visit their Facebook page.
Sustainable Operations Summit – New York City – 2012
Environment Summary. The Sustainable Operations Summit is the premier forum for leading organizations to share best practices that benefit both the environment and the bottom line. The 2012 summit will bring together some of the world’s brightest minds in sustainability in New York City during Earth Week to share innovative approaches to reduce our impact… Continue reading Sustainable Operations Summit – New York City – 2012
The Corporatization of Higher Education – Business Models for Academia
Effective Living > Education Summary. The partnership between corporations and higher education can be problematic. Donor Alliances. Historically, buildings and monuments on college campuses would be named after people who had made a significant academic contributions to the institution. Today, buildings, benches, classrooms, roads, and other facilities are named after those who contribute financially rather… Continue reading The Corporatization of Higher Education – Business Models for Academia
Iowa City Website Designers and Developers Make Web Design Easy
Iowa City A local directory of Iowa City Website Design Professionals is now available at IowaCityWebsiteDesigners.com with articles and other news about locally designed or launched sites of interest. Enjoy!
Corporate Philanthropy and the Triple Bottom Line: Genuine Charity or Self Promotion?
Activism Summary. Philanthropic and socially engaged businesses and corporations seem to be competing with (and in some cases surpassing) non-profit organizations and government agencies in the race create a better world. This page offers examples of philanthropic businesses and organizations giving back to communities through charity. The question explored is whether these efforts are genuine… Continue reading Corporate Philanthropy and the Triple Bottom Line: Genuine Charity or Self Promotion?
Website Browsing Tracked for Aggregate Consumer Analysis and Advertising
Finance | Consumer Defense Summary. Facebook, Google, and a host of other websites and advertisers track your browsing habits using cookies and other methods. Usually this is to provide advertising that’s relevant for your likes and dislikes. It’s almost creepy. You visit an online store, and soon begin to see ads for that store showing up… Continue reading Website Browsing Tracked for Aggregate Consumer Analysis and Advertising
Better World Books Promotes Triple Bottom Line
Activism > Environment Summary. Discarded text books represent a significant source of waste in landfills. Because old school and college text books are not accepted by most recycling programs, they end up getting thrown in with mainstream garbage. Better World Books is promoting more environmentally sound recycling of books. The video below explains more. The… Continue reading Better World Books Promotes Triple Bottom Line
Fake YouTube Email Spam is Hoax and Fraud with Links to Possible Malicious Website or Identity Theft Site
Consumer Defense Summary. A fake email that poses as being from a YouTube user is circulating. An image of the email is below. The text reads, “Username has sent you a message: Sorry… your email address here Can I place your video on my web site? You can reply to this message by visiting your inbox.”… Continue reading Fake YouTube Email Spam is Hoax and Fraud with Links to Possible Malicious Website or Identity Theft Site
Email Spam Fraud and Hoax From Hijacked Accounts to Send Fake Plea for Help
Consumer Defense Summary. You may receive an email that is a desperate plea for help from a friend, colleague, family member, or acquaintance. Before replying, you may want to compare it with the samples below that we’ve received. Many similar emails are sent out from hijacked user accounts of people with email service through AOL,… Continue reading Email Spam Fraud and Hoax From Hijacked Accounts to Send Fake Plea for Help
Pet Adoption PSA Videos from the Ad Council and TheShelterProject.org
Activism | Advertising Summary. Creative, fun, inspiring, and funny advertising is much more likely to get watched, and in today’s society of online social networking, these are the ads that will go viral and have the farthest reach. Such ads also provide the additional public service of offering a source of entertainment and inspiration. Some videos… Continue reading Pet Adoption PSA Videos from the Ad Council and TheShelterProject.org