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Local Pharmacy Helps Families By Giving Away Vitamins
WRIC
The owner of Springer Pharmacy, Bill Towler, gives a free bottle of vitamins to his customers each month. "I've been surprised by the response. There's been a lot of families that feel economically stressed and so the free vitamins were warmly embraced ...

Pintful: Competing bills jeopardize possible tax break for brewers
News & Observer
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Weaver Street Market teamed up with local breweries to create limited-edition beers for its parties. This Saturday's event at the Hillsborough location will feature 22-ounce bottles of a Lonerider Smoked Dry Irish ...

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Nearly Three Months Later, Austin Still Adjusting to Plastic Bag Ban
KUT News
Though Austin's ban on plastic bags took effect March 1, the conversation about how consumers are coping is still going strong. Austinites have been sounding off on social media about the benefits and inconveniences of banning plastic bags.

Munoz honored as fastest rookie; three drivers penalized - USA Today
USA TODAY
Hill, who was a milk-understudy last year, said he learned one very important thing: ""Be sure and have the milk bottle open and don't drop it." WATCH: .... Tragedy struck two-time winner Bill Vukovich, who burned to death in a five car pile-up in the ...

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May 23, 2013 (All day) $5 Bay Bombers

Location American Junkie 68 Pier Ave. Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 See map: Google Maps

Electro and '80s collide at a benefit for Heal the Bay! American Junkie throws the "Fundrager 2080's Party" with DJ Ty D (Top 40 Side) and Serifin (House Side). 

100% of proceeds from the $5 Bay-Bombers (vodka, sweet and sour, blue curacao, a splash of pineapple juice and Red Bull) from May 20-24 goes to Heal the Bay, as well as suggested donations from the door.

Call (310)376-4412 for reservations.

June 6, 2013 - 5:30pm Heal the Bay in Style

 

Location Eva Varro 395 Santa Monica Place #144 Santa Monica, CA 90401 See map: Google Maps

Join VIPs, stylists and customers at the Eva Varro grand opening of their Santa Monica store. Enjoy champagne, bites and music and enter for a "Grand Ruffle" prize. Santa Monica Chamber will perform a ribbon cutting ceremony. A portion of the proceeds benefits Heal the Bay. Contact the Eva Varro store for more information. 

Los Angeles non-governmental organization identifies top in-kind donation needs for tornado victims

Los Angeles, Calif., May 21, 2013 – Operation USA, a Los Angeles-based international relief agency, today announced that it is seeking corporate partners for funding and bulk donations of in-kind products of which there is a high need in Oklahoma in the wake of this week’s tornadoes.

“Through our partner organizations on the ground, we have identified key product needs in Oklahoma after deadly tornadoes swept the area earlier this week,” said Richard Walden, CEO, Operation USA. “We are currently seeking large scale donations in bulk from corporate partners looking to help those affected by the tragedy. The city of Moore, Oklahoma lost its community hospital, so medical equipment and supplies are of vital importance at this time.”

The organization is seeking the following for distribution:
• Infant care products, including but not limited to: diapers, formula, baby wipes and soap products
• Electric generators, 7 KVA or higher
• Building supplies, including but not limited to: hand tools, electric drilling tools, light fixtures, shovels, hoes and wheelbarrows
• Trucking services from around the US to Oklahoma, or from donors to the Port of LA, where Operation USA’s warehouse is located
• Medical supplies and equipment, including hospital equipment
• Water jugs or other containers (in bulk)
• New and unused (packaged) warm weather clothing (in bulk)

At this time, Operation USA is not accepting in-kind donations from individuals in small quantities. Corporate partners and organizations that can provide funds and/or supplies in bulk are encouraged to contact the organization for rapid delivery to affected areas.

For more information on in-kind donations, please visit http://www.opusa.org/contribute/in-kindproduct-donations/ or contact Richard Walden at rwalden@opusa.org. Organizations interested in making a monetary donation can contact Operation USA at 1-800-678-7255. Cash donations can be submitted at http://www.donate.opusa.org.

ABOUT OPERATION USA

Founded in 1979, Operation USA helps communities alleviate the effects of disasters, disease and endemic poverty by providing privately-funded relief, reconstruction and development aid throughout the world. The Los Angeles based non-government organization offers material and financial assistance to community-based organizations that promote sustainable development, leadership and capacity building, income generating activities, education, health services, and advocacy on behalf of vulnerable people. Learn more at www.OpUSA.org.

PRESS CONTACT

Mary Dolan

Operation USA

mdolan@opusa.org

323.413.2353

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Bottled Water for Oklahoma City Tornado Victims
KCAU
STORM LAKE, IOWA -- Buena Vista University is partnering with Larson Oil in Storm Lake to collect bottled water to be taken to the Oklahoma City tornado victims and the volunteers who are helping with the disaster recovery work. Anyone interested in ...

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Last-minute campaigning by friends, family and the candidates
York Daily Record
As the first in line, he was the recipient of the bottle of sparkling cider that the judge of elections gives to the first voter of the day, a tradition at the polling place, Springettsbury Township's Eighth Precinct, and a prize that all who lined up ...

Oolong Suckers: Beware of Friendly Strangers Inviting You for Tea
New York Observer
We finished the tea quickly and the bill arrived. My jaw dropped. “Tea in China very ... While walking, someone brushes up against you and either drops a pair of glasses or a bag with an “expensive” bottle of wine in it. Then they wave a receipt and ...

The Drum
Sydney agency floats pollution awareness for Surfrider
The Drum
Sydney's Arnold Furnace has launched its latest print campaign for clients the Surfrider Foundation, aimed at raising awareness of plastic pollution in the ocean. The creative aimed to take the familiar dynamics of energetic surf filming, and ...

Telegraph.co.uk
Oklahoma tornado: latest
Telegraph.co.uk
17.15 (11.15) Oklahoma's Senator James Inhofe - who opposed emergency disaster relief for Superstorm Sandy victims, calling the bill a "slush fund", says any assistance for the tornado is "totally different." Speaking to MSNBC, he said: They were ...

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Beaverton student recognized as BPA National Finalist
Gladwin County Record
BEAVERTON – Two students from Beaverton High School attended the Business Professionals of America (BPA) 2013 National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, May 8-12. Renee Thompson and Collin Haight joined over 5,000 other conference ...

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All Infant Formulae and Foods Tested for Bisphenol A (BPA) Found Free From ...
Marketwire (press release)
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 21, 2013) - As part of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) routine testing of various food products, a survey released today found that all infant formulae and foods tested for Bisphenol A (BPA) were free ...

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All Infant Formulae and Foods Tested for Bisphenol A (BPA) Found Free From ...
DigitalJournal.com (press release)
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 21, 2013) - As part of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) routine testing of various food products, a survey released today found that all infant formulae and foods tested for Bisphenol A (BPA) were free ...

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City envy in the county schools
Baltimore Sun
Baltimore benefited from some favorable politics — the school funding bill was implicitly linked with city legislators' support for the gas tax increase — but also from City Hall's willingness to put some skin in the game. The funding plan requires a ...

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Osmium is a local men's clothing manufacturer based in New England; Mark Paigen's journey is typical of what many American clothing makers confront daily.

The post Want Out of Bangladesh? Try Osmium, Manufactured in the U.S appeared first on Triple Pundit: People, Planet, Profit.

Julie Urlaub, Managing Partner, Taiga Company, talks about her career in our Women in CSR series.

The post Women in CSR: Julie Urlaub, Taiga Company appeared first on Triple Pundit: People, Planet, Profit.

Zagat (blog)
Now Open: Walter Manzke Opens Petty Cash Taqueria Tonight
Zagat (blog)
After all the clandestine tastings and private previews, the day has finally come: Petty Cash Taqueria, the new Mexican street-food concept from chef Walter Manzke, restaurateur Bill Chait, cocktailian Julian Cox and street-food expert Bill Esparza and ...

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