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As a young man fresh out of college, Scott Ford fancied himself having an expensive car, going on nice vacations, living the “good life.” But, he said, reality quickly set in when he started paying his own rent and buying groceries.
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It’s the classic fashion catalog pose. Two fetching models, a man and a woman who look like they’re about to go yachting, peer into the camera with a look that borders on smoldering.
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A collaboration between Champion, the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) and Method Man, has received the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion award from the 5th annual Hashtag Sports Awards.
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Alibaba: Social Sustainable - Green Resale Platform Idle Fish Adopts Social Commerce Fri, 06/09/2023 - 10:50 Type of Content Blog Layout Standard Format Body Idle Fish helped users cut carbon footprint by 3 million metric tons in FY23 China’s second-hand market will be worth RMB3 trillion by 2025: Frost Sullivan By Chloe Shen Alibaba Group’s consumer-to-consumer resale platform Idle Fish is moving into a social e-commerce model, giving China’s growing cohort of sustainability-driven users a new
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Torbert Rocheford was the first in his family to profess his love of corn. As a young man in the late 1970's, Torbert Rocheford wanted to dedicate his life to making a positive impact on the world and decided to pursue a career in plant breeding.
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Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced today its $50,000 sponsorship at the “Gold Level” to Airlink. Airlink is a rapid-response nonprofit organization that coordinates with airlines and non-governmental organizations (“NGOs”) to provide free airlift and logistical services to a network of over 150 humanitarian relief nonprofit organizations. Those NGOs support communities in the aftermath of natural and man-made disasters worldwide, such as the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that st
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Professor Noreena Hertz, global economist and author, has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors effective March 29, 2023, and will serve on its Governance and Social Responsibility Committee. Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and CEO of Mattel, said: “Noreena is a highly influential economist and a global thought leader on ESG. We look forward to the benefit of her expert insights and perspectives as we continue to execute our strategy to grow Matt
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D Weekly News Round Up: Work Life Balance, Gender Equality, and More Fri, 06/23/2023 - 12:10 Subheader By Caroline Berns, Head of Diversity Inclusion and Talent Acquisition, MMEA Type of Content Newsletter Layout Standard Format Body Originally published by Ericsson. Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity Inclusion News Round-Up. Today we are talking about South Korea reversing the plans of a 69-hour work week, a new survey about gender equality, the fridging trope, and an inspiring 102-
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Black Well-Traveled: Running, Wellness and Community Tue, 03/07/2023 - 11:15 Type of Content Blog Layout Standard Format Body Wellness and balance go hand in hand, so it makes perfect sense that it also plays an integral role in our careers — regardless of industry or organization. As we focus on our well-being, it can often be difficult to find representation and community in some activities, such as running. According to Running USA’s biannual National Runner Survey, only 1.6% of marathon runn
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In 2017, Super Soul Party creator, Meir Kay, saw a homeless man in New York City who didn’t want a handout. The man held a cardboard sign simply asking to be seen. Meir offered him a meal and conversation. That encounter sparked the creation of Meir’s non-profit, Super Soul Party
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Multi-year financial and volunteer commitment establishes the Moda Marsh & Wetlands Preserve to be located at the new Gessner Center in Kemah, Texas.
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Moda Marsh & Wetlands Preserve establishes a natural barrier that will reduce the impact of extreme weather events while concurrently serving as a natural carbon sink.
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In July 2006, for reasons he still can’t fully explain, Matt Klein took the first step in a journey that has stretched over thousands of miles.
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First Collaboration is a Weeklong Careers and Canine Program This Summer
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The fast actions of a First Aid & Safety Sales Representative, using CPR and an AED, helped save a life during a child’s baseball practice.
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In 1986, Joe Beland began his career with The Home Depot in the hardware department at a store in Dallas, Texas. Today, he’s an appliance associate in Santa Rosa, California. Along his 36-year career path, Joe’s built a reputation for his artistic talent.
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Country superstar Clint Black to headline fundraising event emceed by television’s Melissa Peterman and Rex Linn; awardees include Reba McIntire, Pastor Tommy Barnett
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Event to be streamed live for the first time from St. Jude campus in Memphis, Tenn with surprise celebrity drop-ins.
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When it comes to gardening, Charlie Rossi is the man to call. From emergencies to seasonal growing tips to next-day deliveries of large orders, the San Rafael, California, Home Depot garden supervisor has been calmly and confidently taking care of customers since his first day in the garden center more than 31 years ago.
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Coach Mike Norvell: “I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this honor”
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By Stacey Faucett SOURCE: Cisco Systems Inc. DESCRIPTION:Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month is observed every year from September 15 to October 15. It celebrates the diverse cultures and contributions of people whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. This year’s Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month theme at Cisco is Innovating with an Accent. It is important to understand and embrace the diversity within the Hispanic and Latinx communities, celebrate the impactful
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Exelon (Nasdaq: EXC) Chief Executive Officer Chris Crane has announced that he will retire from his position as CEO and as a director of the Exelon Board effective Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. The Exelon Board has elected Calvin G. Butler Jr., currently president and chief operating officer (COO), to the role of president and chief executive officer as of Dec. 31, 2022. Butler also will join Exelon’s Board of Directors. The company recently promoted Butler and expanded his responsibilities as a step i
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Green Wave Electronics, a leading national e-waste recycler & reverse logistics company with over 325,000 st/ft of operations, is pleased to announce its newest sustainability initiative in partnering with the Indiana County Waste Authority to plant thousands of trees throughout the United States in 2022. For every ton of e-waste collected by Marion County Indiana that is recycled through Green Wave Electronics processing center in Indianapolis, the organization pledges to plant 10 trees to
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Alpha Petroleum, Energean UK and Orsted Agree To Explore the Repurposing of a UK Southern North Sea Gas Platform as a Potential Compensation Measure for Offshore Wind Wed, 09/28/2022 - 09:05 Type of Content Article Layout Featured Media Body The provision of artificial nesting sites is considered a viable compensation measure for the potential impact of offshore wind development on certain seabird species, including the black-legged kittiwake (kittiwake). Kittiwake have been observed readily uti
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PhillyLiving and Center City Development Pledge $20,000 to Fund Neighborhood Cleanups
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Raises and Expands Environmental Targets After Exceeding Several Goals
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Renames Social Justice Scholarship in Honor of Late Board Member Steven A. Davis
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Broadens Real Good Product Line Criteria
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SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:It seemed like a normal work day in Gas Distribution Field Construction, a few weeks before the 2020 pandemic hit, but when a coworker entered Office Administrator Liz Sylvester’s office on a routine matter – Sylvester knew something was wrong. That encounter turned into a blessing that has earned Sylvester a new title, “God sister,” after she donated her kidney to her coworker Bernice Rivera Adams’ elder sister, Marilyn, and likely saved
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“Unlimited Possibilities”- How KFC China “Angel Restaurants” Employees Achieved Their Dreams Thu, 09/01/2022 - 10:55 Type of Content Blog Layout Featured Media Body Yum China’s “Angel Restaurants” continue to provide gainful job opportunities for employees with disabilities, and they are receiving greater recognition from the public for it. However, it is not just about providing a job, but also helping “Angel Employees” to learn and grow. “Angel Restaurants” is a place where employees can bette
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The electrification of cars comes with new requirements and opportunities for materials. Bello and his team recently developed battery fire protection foam sheets for electric vehicles in response to a need by car brands to ensure safety.
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Smoke on the Green: A Pitmaster Takes Her Shot Fri, 08/26/2022 - 09:45 Type of Content Blog Layout Media Gallery Body When Amanda Kinsey-Joplin’s son Jaquavious was picked for a once-in-a-lifetime school trip to China in 2015, the Atlanta mother of five tried to raise the $8,000 cost with crowdfunding. But when she raised just $25, she was left in tears. As the special needs teacher desperately looked for ways to find the money, a TV barbecue ad gave her an idea. She quickly borrowed an old gril
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Listen to episode 2 of our Hepcast as we follow the journey of a young man living with HepatitisB. He’s joined by Arafat Bwambale from the Great Lakes Peace Centre in Uganda and Manal El Sayed from Ain Shams University in Egypt.
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Plinqit joins San Diego Wave FC at Torero Stadium to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX and promote positive financial health for all
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SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:As Appliance Service Supervisor Jonathan Kopecky approached a Clark customer’s home to check in with a tech on his team, he saw a man pull into the driveway and dash into the house. Taken aback at the man’s haste, Kopecky put on his PPE and approached the home cautiously. Fortunately, Kopecky received a warm welcome at the door from a woman, followed by the man who had hastily entered the home. The woman, the homeowner’s daughter, gratefu
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Wright was in his late 40s when he began coming to terms with his identity as a gay man. “You can’t fight nature; it will always win. And I was exhausted from fighting,” Wright says. By the beginning of 2019 he came out to his wife.
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SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:PSEG Meter Reader Kyle Ginley was traveling on Mount Empraim Avenue in Camden, New Jersey, when he noticed a group of people trying to flag down help, while dragging someone out of the back of a car. In transit between jobs, Ginley immediately pulled over to see what assistance he could provide. A part time medical technician who is CPR certified, he quickly noticed the man had no pulse and was not breathing. From working in the hospital,
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Elton John, Jadu and Sweet raise $80K / 75 ETH for the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF)
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Brantley Clark (He/Him) says he is many things: A partner. A girl dad. A trans man. A black man. A trans black man. And he is crystal clear how to encapsulate all that succinctly if you ask what Pride means to him.
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SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:Delran Fire Chief Kevin Peak’s two public servant roles united recently when he participated in a virtual safety exercise with PSEG’s Burlington Gas division. That’s because Peak is also a first auto technician in Fleet Maintenance, after starting his PSEG career with a brief stint in Gas Operations. “I was really excited because I had been hearing about the trainings for years now, and I’ve always wanted to be a part,” Peak said. “I knew
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Online giving spiked to new levels during pandemic, but few causes have staying power
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What do an El Salvadoran woman owner of an architectural firm, a Memphis man who has become the “chocolatier to the stars” and high school students creating their own business in Africa have in common?
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Caleres (NYSE: CAL) today announced what the company and its brands are doing to support LGBTQIA+ associates and customers all year, including support specific to Pride month in June. “As we approach an opportunity to honor, recognize, appreciate, and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community in June, we want to clearly state that we do this all year at Caleres,” said Amy Hunter, vice president of DE&I for Caleres. “June is the month that the U.S. comes together and officially supports a community of
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Donation drive draws awareness of how Give an Hour provides no-cost mental health care
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Fans Can Support Gold Star Families and Win Tickets to a Lee Brice Concert this Summer
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Thousands of high school students from across the nation entered for a chance to win, contest unveils new “Teachers’ Champion” award category recognizing educators
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SOURCE: The Home Depot DESCRIPTION:To Kevin Wong, family is everything. He was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, after both of his parents’ families moved there from Southern China to make a new life for themselves. “Family was and still is a huge part of my life,” says Kevin. “Growing up, everyone struggled here and there, but as a family, we got together and worked through it.” As Kevin grew up and joined the workforce, he worked his way up at several companies, including McDonald’s and Long
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One in three Americans has a criminal record. Helping those individuals contribute valuably to society again by removing unnecessary barriers to employment is beneficial for the individual, the business and society.
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First-ever women’s soccer tournament to achieve pay equity with men’s tournament
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The deficit of Black male teachers in the United States is profound. According to the U.S. Department of Education, Black men comprise just 2% of all teachers. The Man the Bay fellowship offers a multi-pronged solution.
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Have you ever looked around and wondered why seemingly all the managers in your workplace are men? Or have you ever made an assumption that a manager will be a man?
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Industry-first premium Nylon 6.6 for apparel fabrics using bio-based feedstock to reduce fossil feedstock use