The Campaign for Eco-Safe Tuna Campaign for Eco-Safe Tuna launched an international effort to promote a more sustainable approach to tuna fishing and truth-in-labeling. By educating consumers about the true nature of current tuna fishing and labeling practices, the Campaign for Eco-Safe Tuna seeks to ensure that not only dolphins, but sharks, marine turtles, seabirds, … Read more
National Design Award for Great Lakes and St. Lawrence 100-Year Vision The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has conferred its 2013 Honor Award for Regional and Urban Design to Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM, one of the world’s leading architecture firms) and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (Cities Initiative) for their work … Read more
Invisible Exhibition-cum-social project What it is like to be sightless? In total darkness you find your way out only by touch, sounds and scent. ‘Invisible Exhibition’ in the Polish capital Warsaw opens eyes to blindness as blind guides steer visitors round in blacked-out rooms. The hour-long tour offers the opportunity to see how smell, hearing, … Read more
A large portion of affluent Generation Y attains their wealth from their parents—but they may not be on track for it in the future, according to Digitas‘ study “Affluence in America: The Next Generation.” Affluent and Aspiring Children spend between two and four times their own income, due to access to their parents’ wealth.Many of … Read more
Oldest surviving Ford production car, a 1903 Model A, recently purchased at auction by Bill Ford; car unveiled as part of an employee event to kick off the 150th anniversary celebration of Henry Ford‘s birth in 2013. The 1903 Model A was unveiled by Executive Chairman Bill Ford, who purchased the vehicle at an auction … Read more
L’Oreal Paris celebrated its seventh annual Women of Worth Awards and announced National Honoree, Risa Vetri Ferman. The 2012 Women of Worth awards ceremony recognizes the work and efforts of 10 extraordinary women for their dedication to making a beautiful difference in the world. Chosen by a group of elite judges, each of the 10 … Read more