Cincom Presents Webcast on Software Development in a Cost Conscious Environment (Marketwire)

CINCINNATI, OH–(Marketwire - January 12, 2010) - Cincom Systems recently developed a webcast featuring Gartner regarding how working with (or leveraging) dynamic languages can protect and enhance software development projects in a cost conscious environment ( http://www.itbriefingcenter.com/programs/gartner_913_cincom.html ). In the webcast, featured speaker Thomas E … Original post:  Cincom... [Read more]

NGOs face hostile environment - NT (di-ve)

NGOs are facing an increasingly hostile environment in which to voice their concerns, Nature Trust (Malta) commented. Read more here: NGOs face hostile environment - NT (di-ve)  Read More →

Environment reporter makes Guardian pullout (holdthefrontpage.co.uk)

An environment reporter on a Midlands daily saw her work featured in a national newspaper pullout after being shortlisted in an annual competition. Mary Griffin, from the Coventry Telegraph , was runner-up in the Guardian’s second International Development Journalism Competition which celebrates the best in journalistic writing about issues affecting the developing world. Read the original here:  Environment... [Read more]

The mission statement of CharityCarDonation.com

CharityCarDonation.com has a simple mission: to make it possible and easy for people to help children and adults in need throughout the world by donating vehicles. Car donation programs are the lifeblood of many charities, and we’ve created a system that lets people nationwide donate their car and receive the benefits of doing good while receiving a tax break, whether you are making a car donation... [Read more]

Kia dealership makes car donation to Akron Urban League

Many times when a business gets involved in making a car donation to a charity, they donate a used car. This isn’t the case with VanDevere Kia in Akron, Ohio, as NBA.com reports that the car dealership has made an auto donation of a new 2009 Kia Borrego seven-passenger SUV to the Akron Urban League in recognition of LeBron James winning the NBA’s MVP this past season. The Urban League of Akron... [Read more]

IRS rules on car donations have impact on charities

In 2004, the IRS enacted new rules on the amount of a deduction a person could take when they donate a used car to a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit. In the past, donors could deduct the full Blue Book value of the car. But the new rules meant that donors could only deduct the “fair market value” of the car or what it actually was resold for after it was donated if the car was worth more than... [Read more]

Cash for Clunkers has mixed impact on car donations in Massachusetts

The impact of the recent Cash for Clunkers program on car donations in Massachusetts was mixed, according to a recent story by the Associated Press. Some local charities reported seeing fewer cars being donated to charity since the beginning of the government’s program offering $4,500 incentives for people to trade in their old cars for newer, more fuel-efficient models. However, the program also... [Read more]

Using Rain Barrels

Water is one of the most important resources on the planet. Even though there is still a lot of it, it will cost you money. Life is not possible for us if water isn’t available and in the future we will probably suffer from the lack of it. You can find it in rivers, lakes, rain or ravines. If you do gardening, you will need plenty of water, so a rain barrel makes sense. Rain barrels are just that.... [Read more]

Tips on Saving Money and the Planet While Driving

With the prices of gas increasing so fast, and the planet being in the shape that it is, saving money and fuel while driving is a very good idea. Here are a few tips on how to save some money while driving green. 1. Around 20% of the fuel consumed goes to getting over the resistance of the tires. That’s why quality tires are a must. Instead of buying whatever is recommended by the car dealer or mechanic,... [Read more]

Making a Green House

I’m talking here about building a green house, not a greenhouse. It’s about making a house that is friendly to the environment from the get go, so you don’t need to upgrade it later. You might need to spend more in the beginning, but in time those costs will be recovered and your finances will thank you. First of all, when you make a green house, think of the electricity that it will use. One... [Read more]

Going Green at Work

Wherever you are, at work, on the road or at home, it would be a good idea to go green. This is especially true for those that have a business or an office. Home isn’t the only place where people are vulnerable. Below are a few tips that you can follow if you want to go green at your office. 1. The office printer. A lot of people will use the printer from the office to print useless stuff. Since... [Read more]

Building a Green Business

Do you have your own company? If you haven’t already, you should consider going green. It’s not a very hard thing to do and since you are the owner, you need to take that decision. There are just some rules that need to be enforced in order to make the company green and you can see below which are those. 1. Make sure the employees recycle. If you want to do this the best option would be to add... [Read more]

Media Advisory: Environment Minister Jim Prentice Takes Action to Protect Canada’s Water: Wastewater Regulations (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

BROCKVILLE, ONTARIO–(Marketwire - 02/08/10) - The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment, will make an announcement about municipal wastewater regulations. Following the announcement, media will be invited to tour Maple Leaf Environmental Equipment/Filter Innovation facility to view the company’s various technologies associated with wastewater treatment. View original post... [Read more]

IceWEB Announces Iplicity Converged Storage Environment (DataStorage-DataStorageConnection)

IceWEB, Inc.T (OTCBB: IWEB), www.IceWEB.com, a leading provider of Unified Data Storage, building blocks for cloud storage networks and of purpose built appliances announced today that the Company’s IplicityT Unified Storage Platform has been proven to provide a true Converged Storage Environment (CSET). View post:  IceWEB Announces Iplicity Converged Storage Environment (DataStorage-DataStorageConnection)  Read More →

Groser talks about NZ’s trade environment (3news)

For a debrief on the trade environment for New Zealand, Mr Groser talks with ASB Business. See the rest here:  Groser talks about NZ’s trade environment (3news)  Read More →

Armenias SCPEC and OSCE to cooperate to improve competitive environment (PanARMENIAN.Net)

SCPEC intends to assess the competitive environment in the regions of Armenia. See more here: Armenias SCPEC and OSCE to cooperate to improve competitive environment (PanARMENIAN.Net)  Read More →

German Environment Minister reignites debate over nuclear policy (Deutsche Welle)

Germany’s environment minister Norbert Roettgen has spoken out in favor of a phasing out of nuclear energy as soon as possible – much to the annoyance of the Free Democrats. Original post:  German Environment Minister reignites debate over nuclear policy (Deutsche Welle)  Read More →