Monthly Archives: April 2013
Plan Pushing Diversity in Organizations to Face Student Assembly
Plan Pushing Diversity in Organizations to Face Student Assembly
A new resolution that could require every student organization to submit plans detailing how they will encourage diversity and inclusion in their group will be discussed, and possibly voted on, at a Student Assembly meeting Thursday. If passed, the
Websites of 8 US Organizations Hacked for OpUSA
A few days ago, we learned that the hacktivist groups that launched OpIsrael were planning a second campaign. OpUSA, which will be officially initiated on May 7, is aimed at US websites, especially ones belonging to organizations with ties to the government.
Organizations, companies commit to a greener region
WATERLOO Businesses and organizations in the region are becoming Canadian leaders in environmental sustainability by taking a unique, collaborative approach in developing green strategies. On Thursday, Sustainable Waterloo Region celebrated 58 local
Civil Society Organizations help drive Marine Fisheries Policy Reforms in the Coastal East Africa Region
The days of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) being relegated to the periphery in key marine fisheries decision and policy-making processes are fast coming to an end following various interventions by WWF s Coastal East Africa Initiative (WWF-CEAI) and
China Tightens Rules on News Organizations Social Media
China Tightens Rules on News Organizations Social Media
China s media regulator stepped up controls on news organizations use of social media, including barring the retransmission of content from overseas media and websites without permission. The State Administration of Radio Film and
Websites of 8 US Organizations Hacked for OpUSA
A few days ago, we learned that the hacktivist groups that launched OpIsrael were planning a second campaign. OpUSA, which will be officially initiated on May 7, is aimed at US websites, especially ones belonging to organizations with ties to the government.
Sports organizations plan support efforts for Boston tragedy victims
Several sports organizations are holding or supporting charity efforts for the Boston Marathon bombing victims. Here’s a brief review: The Boston Cannons Major League Lacrosse team will host a benefit scrimmage on Saturday, April 20 at Harvard
Charitable Gift Cards Company, Gift Cards for a Cause, Announces New Nonprofit Partnerships in the Spirit of Patriotism and Honor
These two new Non-Profit Organizations focus on hope and unity as Boston and the United States heal from tragedy. These Charities Encourage Supporters to Purchase Gift Cards and E-Cards for Everyday Shopping Needs, While Giving Back Up to 40% to Purchaser
For Small Business, Learning Obamacare Math
For Small Business, Learning Obamacare Math
Even as you finish with this year’s taxes, if you’re a small-business owner experts say it’s time to look ahead to 2014, when the tax implications of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) begin to kick in. “Just now, things are really sinking in that there is this
Global business group prods WTO to reach customs deal this year
“We think it’s important, indeed indispensable, for the WTO to come out of Bali with something that the world will see as a positive result,” said Jim Bacchus, a former WTO appellate body judge who now chairs the global investment and trade
Establish credit for your business in 8 steps
Establishing separate credit for your business is important. (Photo: Thinkstock) In my last column, I discussed why checking and cleaning up your personal credit report is so important to your business, especially since so many small business
Business Lessons From Go The F**k To Sleep Author Adam Mansbach
Fox 2000 is moving forward with plans to turn the 32 page children s-book-for-adults, Go The F**k to Sleep, into a feature film. After picking up rights to the book in 2011, the studio has now hired Ken Marino and Erica Oyama, the
USPS losing $25 million daily with broken business model
The U.S. Postal Service could become a significant burden to the taxpayer if it does not get needed flexibility to change its business operations, Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe told Congress Wednesday. Appearing before a congressional hearing