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Driving Revenue Growth through Sustainable Products and Services
June 2015 | Key Business Issues
Corporate sustainability initiatives aid the planet and burnish reputations. They also make money for companies, according to our study of trailblazers in the field.
Driving Revenue Growth through Sustainable Products and Services: Implications for Chief Financial Officers
June 2015 | Key Business Issues
Corporate sustainability initiatives deserve the attention of CFOs. In 2010-2013, revenues from sustainable products and services grew at six times the rate of overall revenues in companies we studied.
Driving Revenue Growth through Sustainable Products and Services: Implications for Chief Marketing Officers
June 2015 | Key Business Issues
The business benefits of sustainability initiatives go well beyond strengthening corporate image. Chief marketing officers can leverage such initiatives to be powerful drivers of revenue, growth, and innovation.
Driving Revenue Growth through Sustainable Products and Services: Strategic Overview
June 2015 | Key Business Issues
Corporate sustainability initiatives can engage customers, attract investors, and, according to our study of trailblazers in the field, grow the bottom line at an accelerated pace.
Communicating Social Impact
June 2015 | Research Report
How do corporations authentically and effectively communicate the successes of their social initiatives and investments to stakeholders? Find out how leading organizations have effectively integrated promising communications practices into their work.
Business Case for Corporate Investment in Sustainable Practices
May 2015 | Research Report
A growing body of research based on quantifiable bottom-line results shows that investments in environmental, social, and governance initiatives produce a positive impact on financial market performance.
Integrating Sustainability into Your Core Businesses—A Road Map
May 2015 | Research Report
This report identifies work processes, tools, and experiences that can help practitioners build or strengthen sustainability programs in their companies.
China Wants to Go Green: Sustainability Imperatives for Multinationals – Strategic Overview
March 2015 | Key Business Issues
China's leaders have strengthened regulations in an aggressive show of commitment to improving the environmental conditions. Multinational corporations in China will be targeted most to comply—this report details what to expect.
China Wants to Go Green: Sustainability Imperatives for CFOs of Multinationals
March 2015 | Key Business Issues
China's strong commitment to cleaning up pollution and changing the way business operates with regard to the environment means that chief financial officers of multinational corporations operating in China must be hypervigilant about sustainability cos
China Wants to Go Green: Sustainability Imperatives for CHROs of Multinationals
March 2015 | Key Business Issues
As China's regulatory landscape changes to combat environmental degradation, special skills will be needed to not only set the organization up for success in compliance, but to do so while weathering slow economic growth and competition for top talent.
Sustainability Practices 2015 Dashboard
February 2015 | Sustainability Practices Dashboard
The Conference Board Sustainability Practices Dashboard analyzes the most recent disclosure of environmental and social practices by public companies around the world.
Sustainability Practices 2015 Key Findings
February 2015 | Key Findings
Key findings from the Sustainability Practices Dashboard 2015, the comprehensive database and online benchmarking tool that captures the most recent environmental and social practices by large public companies globally.
Framing Social Impact Measurement: CHRO Implications
January 2015 | Key Business Issues
For human resources professionals, impact often comes in the form of social outcomes, talent development, and business value. Measuring these effectively could mean more successful employee engagement.
Navigating the Sustainability Transformation
January 2015 | Director Notes
This report describes a four-stage model for companies to progress from engaging initially with sustainability to accelerating, leading, and, ultimately, transforming their businesses.
Shareholder Proposals on Social and Environmental Issues
December 2014 | Director Notes
Political spending and climate change, key topics during the proxy 2014 season, are expected to feature heavily again in 2015 shareholder proposals.
Framing Social Impact Measurement
November 2014 | Key Business Issues
Measuring true social impact means moving beyond counting donations and the people reached, to a deeper approach that shows long-term changes. This report helps explain what that means.
Framing Social Measurement Impact: STRATEGIC OVERVIEW
November 2014 | Key Business Issues
In an age of strategic philanthropy, sophisticated social impact measurement can help you capitalize on business opportunities.
Giving in Numbers: 2014 Edition
October 2014 | Research Report
An in-depth analysis of 2013 corporate giving and employee engagement data from 261 of the world's leading companies.
Measuring the Impact of Corporate Social Investments
September 2014 | Research Report
Social change is inherently difficult to capture, but there is growing interest among corporate social investors in demonstrating actual deeper impact. This report highlights select aspects of measurement and provides guidance.
Corporate Social Responsibility in India
August 2014 | Director Notes
Given India's global influence, there is much potential for its vision of mandatory CSR, which anticipates CSR as a central component of corporate activity, to spread to the rest of the world.
Proxy Voting Fact Sheet (July 2014)
July 2014 | Proxy Voting Fact Sheet
An analysis of annual shareholder meetings at Russell 3000 companies shows shareholder proposals on the disclosure of corporate political contributions doubled since 2009, signaling continued concern about a lack of transparency.
Managing Supply Chain Sustainability and Risk
July 2014 | Director Notes
Addressing supply chain risk and sustainability in isolation may put a firm at considerable risk. Companies should pursue strategies that recognize that supply chain risk and sustainability are inextricably intertwined.
Corporate Sustainability in Brazil
May 2014 | Director Notes
This report looks at Brazil through a corporate sustainability lens and offers an overview of the current state of environmental and social practices among its business organizations.
Who's Holding You Accountable? Christine Bader wants to fill companies with corporate idealists.
April 2014 | The Conference Board Review
A Q&A with "corporate idealist" Christine Bader, who spent nine years at BP and now seeks to aid those who want to help corporations both do good and do well.
How Do Financial Markets Respond to Corporate Sustainability Disclosure?
April 2014 | Director Notes
While established evidence shows that bad corporate environmental news is punished by the market, emerging evidence shows that, in some instances, superior environmental performance may also be punished.
Why CEOs Need to Care about
Trust in Business
April 2014 | Executive Action Report
Capitalism depends on public trust for its legitimacy. If public trust in business is low, governments and regulators act. But what are the business and governance standards that establish confidence?
Sustainability Matters 2014: How Sustainability Can Enhance Corporate Reputation
January 2014 | Research Report
Brand recognition and reputation are among the most valuable intangible assets of any company. In turn, sustainability initiatives have the potential to significantly impact corporate brand and reputation.
Link between Human Capital and Sustainability
December 2013 | Executive Action Report
A good understanding of the link between human capital and sustainability can help company directors identify how investing in the right sustainability programs can drive significant improvements in human capital.
Corporate Sustainability Disclosure in China
October 2013 | Executive Action Report
Environmental and labor regulations abound in China, but supervision and enforcement are seriously lacking. Chinese businesses acutely need more transparency, better disclosure, and better performance in sustainability.
Social Issues in the 2013 Proxy Season
September 2013 | Director Notes
More than half of the shareholder proposals on social issues submitted at Russell 3000 companies that held meetings during the first half of 2013 went to a vote.
Giving in Numbers: 2013 Edition
September 2013 | Research Report
Fifty-nine percent of companies recommitted to their communities by giving more to charity in 2012 than they did before the recession took hold in late 2007.
Driving Real Value with CSR
September 2013 | Director Notes
Spending on corporate social responsibility (CSR) doesn't automatically create economic value. Executives who understand when and how to deploy responsible practices, however, can use CSR to improve their bottom line.
What Is Human Rights Risk? Should My Company Be Concerned about It?
September 2013 | Executive Action Report
Explore what human rights risk is, why companies should care, and how they can incorporate human rights due diligence into their business processes.
China Center Quick Note: Corporate Sustainability Disclosure in China --
Evidence from constituents of the CSI 300 index
August 2013 | China Center Publications
How well do Chinese companies currently do at disclosing their sustainability practices to the public, and which metrics do they use?
Conference Board Human Capital in Review™: Focus on Diversity & Inclusion (Vol. 3, No. 2, 2013)
August 2013 | Human Capital in Review
This publication explores hot topics within diversity and inclusion research. This issue includes articles on: gender stereotypes and interviewing, the "third billion," and attracting mothers returning to the workforce.
Generating Value for Investors and Society
August 2013 | Director Notes
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) needs to cohere with primary business operations. During the process of strategic development, CSR can be built into the business model so its impact is beneficial.
Sustainability from the Inside Out
July 2013 | KnowlEdge Series Summaries
Leaders in the field share insights for focusing sustainability efforts with key performance indicators, building the function within an organization, and expressing the value of sustainability in business terms.
2013 Summit on Sustainability Conference KeyNotes Report
July 2013 | Conference KeyNotes
Many firms no longer see a contradiction between doing good and making a profit, and are incorporating sustainability into their operations and business models.
Sustainability Practices: 2013 Edition
July 2013 | Research Report
In 2012, in terms of relative environmental footprint, the sector with the smallest footprint was the financials sector; the sectors with the largest environmental footprints were materials, utilities, and energy.
Better Together: Advancing Diversity & Inclusion through Analytics and Strategic Workforce Planning
June 2013 | Executive Action Report
Combining human capital analytics and strategic workforce planning best practices can inform and improve diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Sustainability Business Case: A Model for Incorporating Financial Value Drivers
June 2013 | Director Notes
Many past sustainability business case analyses have not effectively incorporated key financial value drivers into the discussion. Companies should consider a framework to link environmental actions to financial value drivers.
China Center Chart of the Week: Reporting on corporate environmental and social performance – still a long way to go
June 2013 | China Center Publications
This chart shows disclosure rates regarding key sustainability practices for constituent companies of the SSE 50, and compares it with the S&P Global 1200. The SSE 50 index comprises 50 Chinese A-share stocks listed on the Shanghai stock exchange.
Business Case for Nature
April 2013 | The Conference Board Review
The authors argue that companies should value natural resources as highly as any other.
Communicating Sustainability Leadership
The Difficulty of Achieving Differentiation
April 2013 | Director Notes
The overall decline in perceived performance of sustainability initiatives for two-thirds of companies in a recent study may be the result of rising skepticism about the benefits of sustainability programs.
Sustainability in the Boardroom: A 2013 Update
March 2013 | Director Notes
According to a survey, when sustainability oversight is made a primary responsibility of senior management, it tends to fall to the CEO or another senior executive reporting to the CEO.
Corporate Philanthropy with a Global Footprint
March 2013 | Research Report
The context of global giving is changing. Investment, not philanthropy, is the preferred terminology and approach internationally, as this snapshot of the state of global corporate philanthropy illustrates.
Sustainability Matters 2013:
How Companies Communicate and Engage on Sustainability
February 2013 | Research Report
How are companies addressing what they have defined as their corporate sustainability responsibilities? This report provides an answer through a multifaceted examination of current sustainability practices.
Bar Is Rising on Sustainability Leadership
January 2013 | Director Notes
In a reflection of ongoing corporate efforts to define and achieve sustainability goals, real performance on sustainability is rising. On the other hand, stakeholders' perceptions about organizations' performance are declining.
A Higher Consciousness: Whole Foods co-CEO John Mackey looks to elevate business
January 2013 | The Conference Board Review
John Mackey of Whole Foods explains his philosophy of "conscious capitalism" and corporate responsibility—and how it dovetails with his libertarian political ideology.
Conference Board Human Capital in Review™: Focus on Diversity & Inclusion (Vol. 2, No. 4, 2012)
December 2012 | Human Capital in Review
This publication is designed for the busy human capital executive who values selected and thoughtfully summarized article reviews of what is happening in the area of diversity and inclusion.
Corporate Philanthropy in China: A Practitioner's Guide for Foreign Donors
November 2012 | Research Report
This report describes China's nonprofit sector and the challenges for foreign donors who wish to get involved with Chinese nonprofits. It also gives suggestions for identifying and partnering with organizations.
Charting a Path to Sustainability Leadership
November 2012 | Director Notes
This report looks at the potential benefits of demonstrating good environmental, social, and governance performance and discusses five traits of companies that excel in the operational and communication dimensions of sustainability.
China Center Chart of the Week, Special Philanthropy Series, part 1 of 4: China's nonprofit sector – growing rapidly, but still highly constrained
October 2012 | China Center Publications
Leading up to the release of a new beachhead report by the China Center on Corporate Philanthropy in China (to be published in November) we are releasing a special series of Charts of the Week on the topic. This is part one of four.
China Center Chart of the Week, Special Philanthropy Series, part 2 of 4: Public perception is an important driver shaping China's nonprofit sector
October 2012 | China Center Publications
Leading up to the release of a new beachhead report by the China Center on Corporate Philanthropy in China (to be published in November) we are releasing a special series of Charts of the Week on the topic. This is part two of four.
China Center Chart of the Week, Special Philanthropy Series, part 3 of 4: Corporations playing key role in advancing civil society engagement in China
October 2012 | China Center Publications
Leading up to the release of a new beachhead report by the China Center on Corporate Philanthropy in China (to be published in November) we are releasing a special series of Charts of the Week on the topic. This is part three of four.
China Center Chart of the Week, Special Philanthropy Series, part 4 of 4: How much do companies in China spend on philanthropy?
October 2012 | China Center Publications
Leading up to the release of a new beachhead report by the China Center on Corporate Philanthropy in China (to be published in November) we are releasing a special series of Charts of the Week on the topic. This is part four of four.
Reporting on Corporate Sustainability Performance
October 2012 | Director Notes
This report presents an analysis of 94 sustainability reports published by Canadian corporations in 10 sectors. The results reveal incredible diversity in the performance indicators disclosed, both across and within sectors.
2012 Citizenship and Sustainability Conference KeyNotes Report
October 2012 | Conference KeyNotes
The best way to ensure your organization's operations meet society's expectations is to embed corporate responsibility into your business practices
Education and Corporate Philanthropy: Focus Funding for Maximum Impact
August 2012 | Council Perspectives
Developing a lens through which to evaluate each potential corporate philanthropy program is critical to success and maximizing impact.
Sustainability Practices: 2012 Edition
July 2012 | Research Report
In FY2010, companies in the telecommunications services and utilities sectors were most likely to release sustainability reports, while companies in the materials sector were least likely to offer comprehensive disclosure.
Giving in Numbers: 2012 Edition
June 2012 | Research Report
How and how much do Fortune 500 companies donate? This report analyzes 2011 trends among 214 companies, including 62 of the top 100.
Linking Executive Compensation to Sustainability Performance
May 2012 | Director Notes
This report discusses efforts by some companies to incorporate sustainability performance into executive compensation schemes, and provides an overview of recent shareholder proposals filed on this topic.
Supplier Diversity Value Proposition:
What Every Organization's Important Stakeholders Need to Know about Supplier Diversity
May 2012 | Council Perspectives
In order to serve the needs of a changing customer base, companies should review and, if necessary, rejuvenate their supplier diversity programs.
Global Supply Chain Labor Standards
May 2012 | Director Notes
This report examines the adoption of supplier codes of conduct and supply chain labor policies; a framework for implementing supply chain sustainability programs, and media coverage, proxy voting guidelines and shareholder proposals related to this topic.
Conference Board Human Capital in Review™: Focus on Diversity & Inclusion (Vol. 2, No. 2, 2012)
May 2012 | Human Capital in Review
The Human Capital in Review series is designed for the busy human capital executive who values filtered and thoughtfully summarized highlights of significant ideas, topics, research, and trends in diversity and inclusion.
Communication Patterns of Corporate Social Responsibility within and across Industries
April 2012 | Director Notes
This report examines how American corporations collectively describe their corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities based on an analysis of data collected from 103 Fortune 500 websites.
Business and Sustainability in China: Company Responses to a National Priority
December 2011 | Research Report
What actions are companies taking in China to support the country's sustainable development imperatives?
2011 Corporate Contributions Report
November 2011 | Research Report
This report is based on the 2011 edition of The Conference Board Corporate Contributions Survey, which gathered data on charitable contributions made by U.S.-based companies in FY2010.
Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability Governance: What a Difference a Few Years Can Make
September 2011 | Council Perspectives
The Chief Environment, Health, and Safety Officers' Council survey results and analysis underscore a corporate shift of attention to sustainability as a source of business value.
Volunteering- A New Training and Transition Tool
September 2011 | Executive Action Report
Challenging times call for companies of all sizes to be more creative about how they do business, and how they inspire and motivate their employees.
Making the Business Case for
Corporate Philanthropy
August 2011 | Director Notes
This report discusses the issues surrounding corporate philanthropy and provides practical recommendations to companies and boards for increasing the accountability and transparency of corporate giving programs.
Business Case for Corporate Social Responsibility
June 2011 | Director Notes
This report documents some of the potential bottom-line benefits to companies of being attentive to CSR: reducing cost and risk, gaining competitive advantage, developing and maintaining legitimacy and reputational capital, and achieving win-win outcomes
Measuring the Effects of Corporate Social Responsibility
April 2011 | Director Notes
This report discusses a model for measuring the efficient and effective use of corporate resources allocated to CSR activities.
What Board Members Should Know
About Communicating CSR
March 2011 | Director Notes
This report discusses what to communicate (i.e., message content) and where (i.e., message channel), as well as the major factors (internal and external to the organization) that affect the effectiveness of corporate social responsibility communication.
Employers and U.S. Public Education – Facilitating an Open Discussion about the Role of Business in U.S. Public Schools
February 2011 | Council Perspectives
A guide to be used by employers to discuss with employees why they invest in education and how employees can engage in those programs as well as become better consumers of education.
Program Inventory
Giving the Working Poor a Working Chance
February 2011 | Council Perspectives
How can business and the world's corporations help efforts to alleviate global poverty? And what is the rationale for getting involved?
Sustainability in the Boardroom
June 2010 | Director Notes
Despite formal assignment of responsibilities to top business leaders, many companies still lack the structural framework to enable proper director oversight of corporate sustainability.
Problem With Giving Back
April 2010 | The Conference Board Review
The implication of "giving back to society" is that it's fine to take whatever you want, for as long as you want, provided that at some stage you get around to handing a bit of it back. How about not taking so much in the first place?
Is the Pressure Easing? The 2010 Philanthropy Agenda
March 2010 | Executive Action Report
The economic downturn took its toll in the U.S. corporate philanthropy arena but the negative impact seen in 2009 may have reached its peak.
Directors' Duties and the Pursuit of Social Investments
January 2010 | Director Notes
This report examines the implications of sustainability on business corporations and on the body of law that governs them.
Frameworks for Integrating Citizenship and Sustainability into Business Strategies and Operations
June 2009 | Research Report
This report explores the approaches of 11 North American companies with well-established citizenship and sustainability practices.
Frameworks for Integrating Citizenship and Sustainability into Business Strategies and Operations
June 2009 | Key Findings
This report explores the approaches of 11 North American companies with well-established citizenship and sustainability practices.
Corporate Responses to Humanitarian Disasters: The Mutual Benefits of Private-Humanitarian Cooperation
May 2008 | Research Report
Partnerships between corporations and humanitarian organizations not only benefit those in need, they benefit corporations as well, fostering the exchange of ideas and best practices and demonstrating social responsibility to stakeholders.
Managing Great Expectations: Reshaping Engagement Strategies to Address Stakeholders' Citizenship and Sustainability Concerns
March 2008 | Executive Action Report
It is critical that a company understand the citizenship and sustainability issues relevant to its products, services, and operations, and know how stakeholders perceive its responsiveness to those issues.
Going Green: Corporate Commitment to Citizenship and Sustainability Issues Takes on a Greater Role
March 2008 | Executive Action Report
North American companies have placed increased emphasis on corporate citizenship and sustainability issues over the past three years, leading to numerous changes within their organizations.
2007 Corporate Contributions Report
January 2008 | Research Report
Charitable giving by companies and corporate foundations grew at a relatively modest rate in FY 2006 and kept pace with corporate profits.
Reducing US Greenhouse Gas Emissions: How Much at What Cost?
November 2007 | Research Report
The costs and benefits of various options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. are mapped in an effort to support policy design and inform strategy.
Corporate Giving Priorities and Challenges in 2007
June 2007 | Executive Action Report
The factor most influencing corporate giving priorities in 2007 is aligning the giving program more closely with business needs.
Boomers Are Ready for Nonprofits
But Are Nonprofits Ready for Them?
June 2007 | Research Report
Growth in both the nonprofit sector and in the population of workers over 55 can mean a bonanza for both once nonprofits figure out how to recruit these mature workers.
Citizenship and Sustainability: Doing Good Can Be Good for Business
January 2007 | Executive Action Report
Small and mid-size companies are finding that expanding corporate citizenship and sustainability programs is a smart business decision that can enhance public image and do good even with limited resources.
2006 Corporate Contributions Report
January 2007 | Research Report
Total U.S. and international giving from 211 of the largest companies and corporate foundations amounted to $9.78 billion, which represents 71.02 percent of estimated U.S. corporate charitable giving in 2005.
Reward Trumps Risk: How Business Perspectives on Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability Are Changing
November 2006 | Executive Action Report
Companies see more reward than risk in corporate citizenship and sustainability issues, but struggle to capitalize on their programs in the marketplace.
Role of Business in Society
An Agenda for Action
November 2006 | Research Report
This report explores why the role of business in society is on the agenda of the Chief Executive and Board of leading international companies and what they can do about it.
Philanthropy at Mid-Market Firms: It Pays to Be Creative
September 2006 | Executive Action Report
A creative approach to philanthropy can help those in need as well as the bottom-line by improving corporate image and improving employee morale.
Philanthropy and Business: The Changing Agenda
May 2006 | Research Report
Responding to budgetary constraints and new directions from the CEO or the board, companies have adjusted their priorities for corporate giving to align their programs more closely with business needs.
2005 Corporate Contributions Report
December 2005 | Research Report
An analysis of the giving patterns of 189 major corporations in 2004.
Moving the World - A Case Study in CSR Partnership
November 2005 | Executive Action Report
Moving the World, a partnership between the international company TNT and the United Nations, shows how two organizations can combine strengths to make a difference ?and increase competitiveness and reputation.
Corporate Contributions in 2004
November 2005 | Executive Action Report
Corporate giving among the largest U.S. corporations and international corporate giving were on the rise in 2003 and 2004.
Expanding the Investment Frontier: Factoring Environmental, Social and Governance Criteria into Investment Analysis
October 2005 | Research Report
Environmental, Social and Governance Criteria are becoming more recognized as an essential tool in investment analysis.
Measure of Success: Evaluating Corporate Citizenship Performance
August 2005 | Research Report
This report presents a discussion of the evolution of corporate citizenship and how the political debates surrounding the topic have influenced measurement practice.
Managing Corporate Citizenship Implications of Offshoring
July 2005 | Executive Action Report
How can companies handle operational downsizing/offshoring while treating its departing employees with respect and maintaining its reputation in the community?
Corporate Social Responsibility In China: Can Voluntary Codes Succeed?
July 2005 | Executive Action Report
Is there an alternative to laws that are unevenly administered and enforced? A question well worth asking about business practice in all developing economies -- including China.
Corporate Citizenship Reporting: Best Practices
June 2005 | Research Report
This report presents case studies of five companies that exemplify best practices in the public reporting to stakeholders of citizenship performance.
Corporate Participation in Community Recovery
December 2004 | Executive Action Report
This report discusses the six different recovery initiatives and how corporations can participate.
Corporate Contributions - A Look at the Numbers
October 2004 | Executive Action Report
Corporate giving among the largest U.S. corporations is on the rise according to The Conference Board's annual survey. For additional information see Report 1355.
2004 Corporate Contributions Report
October 2004 | Research Report
This report is an annual overview of corporate giving based on information supplied by the largest U.S. corporations.
Rebuilding Trust in Business . . .Corporate Social Responsibility in the 21st Century
January 2004 | Executive Action Report
The business of doing business affects the larger society. If all commercial decisions had an indisputable social benefit, choices would be easy, but sometimes trade-offs have to be made.
Corporate Contributions in 2002
December 2003 | Research Report
This report is an annual overview of corporate giving based on information supplied by the largest U.S. corporations.
Finding Direction . . .Taking Control of the Sustainability Agenda: Broadening the Role of Business
December 2003 | Executive Action Report
For business to adopt an enhanced corporate responsibility strategy and expect to realize short-term business benefits in the face of long-term global needs is likely unrealistic. This report explains why it is still important to develop such a strategy.
Making a Case for Corporate Sustainability Reporting
May 2003 | Executive Action Report
Key stakeholders are driving the move toward "triple bottom line" reporting, in which companies document the economic, environmental, and social dimensions of their businesses.
Traveling Green: Linking Executive Travel to Corporate, Community, and Environmental Values
April 2003 | Executive Action Report
Executive travel provides the next opportunity for organizations to demonstrate to their employees, suppliers, customers, and communities that they "walk the talk" on corporate citizenship.
Corporate Contributions in 2001
January 2003 | Research Report
This annual overview of corporate giving, based on information supplied by 187 of the largest U.S. corporations, finds that overall giving budgets generally increased from 2000 to 2001.
Commission on Public Trust and Private Enterprise
January 2003 | Research Report
This report details the recommendations on executive compensation, corporate governance, and accounting and audit practices made by The Conference Board's Commission on Public Trust and Private Enterprise.
Corporate Citizenship in the New Century: Accountability, Transparency, and Global Stakeholder Engagement
July 2002 | Research Report
This report, based on the views and experiences of corporate managers of citizenship programs, CEOs, and board members at over 700 companies, examines the state of global corporate citizenship practices, expectations, and trends.
Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability Arrive: Are Capital Markets Addressing New Business and Investment Risk Factors?
July 2002 | Executive Action Report
Perhaps the only thing that is certain today in global capital markets is that traditional performance measures are not capturing important investment risk factors.
World Summit on Sustainable Development: Why Business Should Care
March 2002 | Executive Action Report
Explains why businesses need to care about the World Summit on Sustainable Development and what they can expect from it.
CEOs on Citizenship
January 2002 | Executive Action Report
Summarizes the results of surveys of managers, board members, and chief executives on corporate citizenship.
Corporate Community Development: Meeting the Measurement Challenge
January 2002 | Research Report
This report presents four case studies of corporate community economic development projects: Renew Moline (undertaken by John Deere); Siyeza Foods (General Mills): Project Zero / Grand Rapids (Cascade Engineering); and Harlem USA (JPMorganChase).
Doing Good and Doing Well:Making the Business Case for Corporate Citizenship
November 2000 | Research Report
Whether corporate citizenship "pays" is not as relevant a question as how corporate citizenship contributes to achieving the core business strategy.
Innovative Public-Private Partnerships: Welfare-to-Work Initiatives
September 2000 | Research Report
Some national businesses have surpassed their expected capacity as employers of welfare-to-work hires by collaborating with local partners to resolve major challenges to sustained employment and economic development.
Impact of Mergers and Acquisitions on Corporate Citizenship
June 2000 | Research Report
Americans hold companies completely or partially responsible for operating profitably, paying their fair share of taxes, providing long-term jobs, and helping community projects. Yet M&A can put such actions in jeopardy.
Innovative Public-Private Partnerships: Public Safety Initiatives
October 1999 | Research Report
The report profiles four case studies of the partnering of law enforcement agencies and community activists.
Consumer Expectations on the Social Accountability of Business
September 1999 | Research Report
This report, based on a survey of 1,000 consumers, is designed to help companies better understand the factors and the perceptions that drive public opinion of the role of business.
Ron Brown Award for Corporate Leadership
September 1999 | Research Report
Based on the best practices of the winners of and exemplary candidates for the Ron Brown Award, 25 companies representing multiple approaches to employee support and corporate citizenship are presented.
Corporate Contributions: The View From Fifty Years
June 1999 | Research Report
This report examines the history of corporate contributions.
Expanding Parameters of Global Corporate Citizenship
June 1999 | Research Report
The parameters of sound corporate citizenship have moved beyond traditional monetary grants to encompass concerns such as sustainable development, human rights, and the quality of life needs of outside constituencies.
Link Between Corporate Citizenship and Financial Performance
February 1999 | Research Report
Does playing the good corporate citizen help your organization? This report finds: Sometimes.
Innovative Public-Private Partnerships: Educational Initiatives
November 1998 | Research Report
The early results from these partnerships are far from definitive, but they sure look promising.
Using Technology to Strengthen Employee & Family Involvement in Education
October 1998 | Research Report
Today's students are tomorrow's workforce and consumers. What can corporations do to help their education be productive? Here's some practical experience.
Innovative Public-Private Partnerships: Environmental Initiatives
March 1998 | Research Report
Is a partnership between your company and a regulatory agency a possibility? Maybe it should be. Here are some keys to making it work.
A Business Guide to Support Employee and Family Involvement in Education
January 1998 | Research Report
Your employees care about their families' educations — so you need to care. This report covers the experiences of major corporations' education initiatives.
Corporate Volunteerism: How Families Make a Difference
July 1997 | Research Report
Involving families in volunteer programs improves results and morale, but it takes leadership, communication, and planning.
Measuring Corporate Community Involvement: A Research Report
January 1997 | Research Report
Managers of contributions and community relations programs face pressures to prove how they add value to the business, and this pressure has caused some to explore new performance measurements.
Benchmarking Corporate International Contributions
September 1996 | Research Report
What works in global contributions programs, and what doesn't.
Strategic Opportunities in Community Activity
April 1996 | Research Report
Tie philanthropy to your corporate goals with the strategies presented in this report.


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There are many things to do around campus, from Colorado athletics, music, theatre and dance, to our museums and planetarium, to the lectures, the International Film Series and more.
We invite you and your family to spend a day on campus.
A member of the Pac-12 Conference, CU-Boulder's varsity intercollegiate athletic teams compete against Arizona, Arizona State, Cal, Oregon, Oregon State, Stanford, Washington, Washington State, UCLA, USC and Utah, and also take on non-conference teams. Women and men compete in basketball, cross-country, golf, tennis, alpine and Nordic skiing, and track and field; women also compete in volleyball and soccer, and men in football.
Location: Stadium 126, between Gates 4 and 5
Phone: 303-492-8337
Website: Includes upcoming events, articles on the teams, and information about tickets, merchandise, and facilities.
The CU Art Museum is located in the new state-of-the-art Visual Arts Complex. Its five galleries feature changing exhibitions, permanent collections and a video gallery. The museum also features state-of-the-art collection storage, a collection study center and an education/workshop room.
Location: Visual Arts Complex
Phone: 303-492-8300
Website: Includes gallery hours, directions, and more information on exhibits.
The unique history of CU-Boulder is secured today in the Heritage Center on the third floor of Old Main. Stories of CU-Boulder's past and present are told through photographs and displays. Seven galleries exhibit memorabilia including Chemistry Professor Tom Cech's Nobel Prize; photographs of the first graduates in 1882; the College of Engineering and Applied Science flag and CU football carried by alumnus Ellison Onizuka aboard the ill-fated flight of the space shuttle Challenger; and the baseball, bat, and glove used by former student Robert Redford in The Natural.
Location: Third Floor, Old Main, Norlin Quadrangle
Phone: 303-492-6329 (special tours may be arranged)
Website: Includes hours, ongoing exhibits, and CU history.
Considered one of the top comprehensive university museums of natural history in the U.S., the CU Museum of Natural History contains 4 million biology, anthropology, and geology research specimens. The museum also sponsors lectures, classes, tours, and workshops for all ages and interests. Exhibits include fossils, animals of Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, and ancient Southwestern cultures.
Location: Henderson Building, 15th and Broadway
Phone: 303-492-6892
Website: Includes events calendar, information on exhibits, hours, gift shop, and more.
With seating for 210 in its star theatre, Fiske Planetarium is the largest facility of its kind between Chicago and Los Angeles. The planetarium is equipped with a Zeiss Model VI star projector and an automated projection control system that operates hundreds of projectors. It has the capacity to present over a dozen prerecorded star shows at any given time. In addition to its use as a teaching facility for astronomy and other classes, the planetarium staff also offers star talks, star shows, laser shows, and space science presentations to school children and public audiences.
Location: Corner of Regent and Kittredge Loop
Phone: 303-492-5002
Website: Includes stars shows, directions, tour information, and laser shows.
Located on the Boulder campus, the Sommers-Bausch Observatory has 16-, 18-, and 24-inch aperture Cassegrain telescopes for all astronomy classes and for graduate student research. Ancillary instrumentation is available for direct imaging and spectroscopy, and includes CCD cameras and computers for data processing. The observatory is open to the public on Friday evenings for viewing of planets, stars, and nebulae, as weather permits.
Location: 2475 Kittredge Loop Drive
Phone: 303-492-6732
Website: Includes schedules, hours, contacts, special events, and public information.
"Enter here the timeless fellowship of the human spirit." These words above the west entrance of Norlin Library invite visitors to connect with the extensive services and resources available throughout the campus library system. The central library (Norlin) and five branch libraries (Business, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Math/Physics, and Music) contain collections of more than 11 million books, periodicals, microforms, and other materials. The separately administered Law Library is located in Fleming Law.
Location: East end of Norlin Quad
Phone: 303-492-8705
Website: Includes hours, maps of library floors, links to branches, and online searches.
More than 25,000 people use the University Memorial Center (UMC) each day as a gathering place, restaurant, and shopping center. The UMC also houses the CU Book Store, a branch of the credit union, a travel agency, and a video rental service. In addition, there are concerts and guest lectures in the Glenn Miller Ballroom, movies in the Forum Room, and performances by local bands in Club 156. The Connection has bowling, pool tables, and an arcade.
Location: Corner of Euclid and Broadway
Phone: 303-492-6161
Website: Includes hours, basic information, food services and catering, student groups, and more.
Over 400 public concerts are presented annually in the Boulder-Denver area by College of Music students and faculty. World-class artists often make guest appearances on the college's stages. Most performances are free and open to the public. CU Concerts include the Artist Series, CU Opera, Takács Encore Series, and the Holiday Festival.
Location: Various campus venues
Phone: 303-492-8008 (information and tickets)
Website: Includes a calendar of events and ticket information.
Drawing audiences of over 40,000 each season, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival is one of the few repertory groups in the nation to complete the entire Shakespeare canon—often in sold-out performances. The CSF has 47 years of distinguished history, featuring advanced students from the CU-Boulder theatre and dance program, as well as visiting professional actors. The festival presents plays June through August.
Location: Mary Rippon Theatre and University Theatre
Phone: 303-492-0554
Website: Includes ticket information, schedules, and history of the CSF.
Unique and unusual films, some current and others classic, from around the world are the staple of the International Film Series, presented by the Film Studies Program. Renowned and local filmmakers are often invited to accompany showings of their work.
Location: Muenzinger Auditorium
Phone: 303-492-1531
Website: Includes a current calendar.
This self-supporting, student-run organization is dedicated to bringing quality entertainment to the Boulder campus and community. Program Council has hosted the Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney, among others. Program Council also hosts a film series, which offers everything from not-yet released movies to classic titles. Program Council also recently brought back the Trivia Bowl, a wacky competition where the team names are sometimes more clever than the questions and answers.
Location: Various campus venues
Phone: 303-492-7704
Website: Includes a calendar of upcoming events.
Students and faculty present six to eight major theatre productions and dance concerts each academic year.
Location: University Theatre
Phone: 303-492-8181 (information and tickets)
Website: Includes a seasonal calendar of performances.
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Headquarters of the Mutual Savings Bank Dortmunder Volksbank eG, Dortmund, Germany
Competition: 1998 - 1st Prize
Construction period: 1999 - 2001
Design: Eckhard Gerber
Project director/Project manager: Thomas Riffelmann, Georg Kolendowicz
Project team: Hans-Christoph Bittner, Markus Petry, Michael Halbeisen, Rosemarie General et al.
Client: Dortmunder Volksbank e.G.
Gross area: 7.154 m²
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A cantilevered roof slab unites old and new into one entity while the building-high customers hall with a glass roof connects the L-shaped existing building with the new angular tract. The old part dates back to the 1960s and is clad with natural stone in contrast to the transparent new building. The customers hall opens towards the urban area with glass joints between the two buildings, giving it the character of a semi-public piazza.


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I'm Krazy about KoRn (obviously). I like (and dislike) alot of things but whenever someone says "Tell me about yourself," I stare ignorantly at them and my mind goes completely blank. Apparently this holds true online as well....
I hate rain. And uncertainty. And my life seems to be filled with a lot of both lately. And for some reason I always think of my life as a classic piece of literature. So I hope all of this rain isn't overshadowing extreme darkness and depression in my future. Because I've been feeling really anxious and nervous lately. *dramatic sigh*


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Quatermass wrote:Willem wrote:Sin City?
...Nah, just kidding. Yes, it's Sin City, specifically the point where Jackie Boy's (already severed, a long story) head is blown up thanks to a remote-control grenade detonation.
Did anyone find the conversation between the deceased Jackie Boy (played with macabre glee by Benicio del Toro) and Dwight (Clive Owen) the height of dark comedy?
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TWO thirds of the red kites released in Grizedale Forest last summer have survived the harsh winter.
Wildlife rangers believe that around 20 of the 30 birds released in the Forestry Commission's three-year re-introduction programme made it through the winter and are still in Cumbria, or nearby counties. Between five and eight of the birds are believed to be living around Grizedale and the Rusland Valley, with another three to five inhabiting the Kirkby Moor area near Ulverston.
Four more Grizedale red kites have been spotted by RSPB experts at feeding stations in Dumfries and Galloway – the furthest known movement is by the bird tagged as number four, which has flown 120km north west into Scotland.
"The birds are doing pretty much exactly as we expected, which is very encouraging," said Iain Yoxall, Forestry Commission wildlife ranger. "We are more confident that these birds will make it to adults now they have made it through a harsh winter. Sadly we lost a few birds but that is natural and why we have to release the numbers that we did."
The 30 red kites released from a secret location in Grizedale Forest in August last year had coloured tags on each wing. An orange tag on their left wing shows they are from Grizedale, and blue tags on their right wings indicate that they were released in 2010. Some birds were also fitted with radio transmitters to help with monitoring.
Mr Yoxall, who has been following the birds' movements around Cumbria, said the help he has received from the public had been invaluable. "I have been radio tracking the birds but sightings from members of the public have been a fantastic help and greatly appreciated. This has been very important because it helps us find the birds and backs up our radio tracking results to give us a more robust picture of their movements. We hope that the public will continue letting us know when and where they make sightings of the red kites."
This year's birds will hatch in May and are likely to be released into Grizedale Forest in August. The red kites being introduced into Grizedale are the product of a reintroduction programme that took place in Northamptonshire in the 1980s.
Red kites were almost eradicated from the UK following changes in farming practices and human persecution between the 16th and 19th centuries. But they managed to cling on in Wales, and their numbers recovered slowly thanks to the actions of local conservationists
BBC Radio 1 DJ's Chris Moyles and Greg James are packing their bags early and taking their shows to Carlisle a week before Radio 1's Big Weekend.
The pair will broadcast their shows live from Cumbria from Monday (May 9) to Friday (May 13) when they arrive a week ahead of the main event. In addition to their daily shows, Chris, Greg and their teams will be getting out and about in the city and surrounding areas, meeting the residents and celebrating all that Carlisle has to offer.
The pair will immerse themselves in the local community for a whole week, and they also plan to meet the city's students in a Q&A session during the week.
Chris Moyles says: "The Big Weekend is always the highlight of my year and I'm so excited that we get to go up to Carlisle for a whole week beforehand and settle in before everyone else arrives. I'm hoping the good people of Carlisle are going to show us a good time!''
Greg James adds: "I'm really looking forward to this year's Big Weekend and to bring my show live from Carlisle. Chris and I will be out and about meeting the locals during the week and I'm hoping we can experience the best of the city!"
BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend is the UK's biggest free ticketed festival and 40,000 lucky music fans will be able to enjoy performances across four stages at Carlisle Airfield where the event is taking place – the Main Stage; the In New Music We Trust Stage; the Outdoor Stage and the BBC Introducing Stage. This year's artists include, Lady Gaga, Foo Fighters, The Black Eyed Peas, Tinie Tempah and Ellie Goulding.
A truly multiplatform experience, Radio 1's Big Weekend will be broadcast on Radio 1, with a major interactive presence online and many live performances available to watch on demand. There will be highlights on BBC Three and extended performances can be seen via BBC Red Button on digital TV during the weekend.


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I've done a few baby quilts with these flowers and it's so fun to do…so I snapped a couple of close ups to show. Once I practiced a bit, quilting these flowers was even faster than stippling.
Disclaimer: When I first started my flowers looked like this:
Uh-huh…bad. Aaaaaand, as you can see…I left it. It adds "character".
But after a few bad ones they started to look like this:
It resembles a flower this time!
Here are some step by steps…it's a little tricky to follow the thread but hopefully you'll get the idea.
(camera in one hand + quilt in the other = fuzzy picture...sorry)
Basically you are making 2 figure 8 designs, then the last loop or petal, and you move onto the next flower. I drew it with pencil a few times before I tried it on a quilt…it obviously didn't help as shown by the bad flower picture up there…but with a little practice they now look semi-good. Try it!


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Alaska Range > Denali (Mount McKinley) > Climber's Log
Denali (Mount McKinley) Climber's Log
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|Military Team in 98
|I was the team leader for the Marines in a Joint Climb that year. We didn't summit. Spent 5 days at 17 camp waiting for Brits to get rescued. Made one summit bid but weather turned us around. Tele ski'd all the way down from the 14 camp to our cache at 8K to link up with the Chinooks.
|Posted Sep 30, 2009 10:13 am
|No summit
Date Climbed: May 18, 2009
|We had a fantastic trip on the West Buttress, but no summit.
Trip report
|Posted Aug 14, 2009 8:36 am
|Great summit day, horrid descent
Date Climbed: Jun 22, 2009
|We had bad weather initially until our 3rd day. Then from camp 1 to high camp, nothing but relatively great weather. Couple of cold windy days in high camp, but on summit day, the winds died down. Denali Pass all the way to the summit was extremely hot. Climbed mostly with base layer top and soft shell pants. Our descent was horrendous though as the snow had the consistency of oatmeal and the later half of the day. Lots of open crevasses.
|Posted Jul 9, 2009 8:58 pm
|Paul Burkholder
|Wac(ko) Success
Date Climbed: Jun 19, 2009
|All 3 members of Team Wac(ko) reached the summit via the West Buttress on Friday the 19th. We hit the weather windows just right, taking only 1 unplanned rest/weather day. Much thanks to my team members Al and Dan (who just happens to be my son)!
|Posted Jun 28, 2009 1:56 pm
|Upper West Rib
Date Climbed: Jun 12, 2009
|First time on Denali. Got up to 16,300 on the Upper West Rib and put in an awesome perch at the bergschrund. Were supposed to take a rest day and then go for the summit, but I never got any higher. Developed a torn tendon or muscle under my ribs caused pain when breathing deeply. We waited it out 4 days but we descended when we realized it just wasn't going to get better. Major bummer is an understatement. I'll be back...
|Posted Jun 27, 2009 12:53 pm
|Rib Cut-off from 14k
Date Climbed: Jun 11, 2009
|Climbed two long ice routes (NF of West Kahiltna Peak and the West Butt Prow) with Brent before going up the Rib Cut-off from 14k to the summit on day nine as a training climb (19 hours RT). Unfortunately, the next day we assisted the NPS rangers with the body recovery of two fallen climbers. Deteriorating conditions (and perhaps lack of heart) meant that we never got a chance to do what we came to do. Maybe some other time.
|Posted Jun 22, 2009 3:49 am
|West Buttress
Date Climbed: Jun 3, 2009
|Other plans fell apart so I changed my objective around to the West Buttress. I ended up taking 12 days total KIA to KIA.
|Posted Jun 20, 2009 5:18 pm
|only team member to puke?
Date Climbed: May 25, 2009
|Was I the only member of Kiefer and Haliku's group who threw up on the mountain? (Talkeetna doesn't count) I still can't believe how fast Rush got me the throw up bag. He definately saved the tent.
Great day on the summit, no wind, pretty warm!
|Posted Jun 8, 2009 7:13 pm
|West Buttress
Date Climbed: May 25, 2009
|Part of the excellent group from Colorado with Kiefer, Haliku, etc. Got sick at 14k camp, and tried to go higher, but realized it wasn't meant to be. After that my mind/body weren't in it, and I went down with some Mexicans and got drunk at base camp. Still a great trip with great partners...will have to come back.
|Posted Jun 5, 2009 5:31 pm
|West Butress
Date Climbed: May 25, 2009
|Part of the expedition with Haliku and Co.
Absolutely beautiful weather! Could NOT have asked for better conditions.
Great mountain.
|Posted Jun 4, 2009 5:19 pm
|West Buttress
Date Climbed: May 25, 2009
|Team Summit Bound (Kiefer, media dude, astrobassman, cheeseburgler, rush and myself) put four of the six members on the summit late that day. What views! The summit ridge was windless and beautiful.
|Posted Jun 2, 2009 9:33 pm
Date Climbed: May 28, 2001
|Chris and I both had our 21st birthdays at 14k. Summited from 14k in 13 hours round trip. Perfect weather.
|Posted Apr 28, 2009 12:31 am
|West Butt
Date Climbed: Jun 3, 2008
|No no no,
Jaegermeister is fantastic, it dulls the pain.
|Posted Mar 26, 2009 11:25 pm
|West Buttress
Date Climbed: Jun 12, 2007
|One of 77 that day
|Posted Mar 11, 2009 8:28 am
|Tourist route
Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2006
|Good weather in teh beginning and then Vendula and I got stuck at the high camp (17,400) for three horrible days in high winds and some pretty cold temps. At the first "lull" in the weather we hightailed down to 14k, waited another day and then off. The window didn't open until after another week or so so I don't feel too bad about abandoning the attempt. There is always a next time.
|Posted Jan 5, 2009 3:12 pm
|West Buttress
|11 summits in 12 attempts. I really love this mountain.
|Posted Dec 7, 2008 1:27 pm
|West Butt
Date Climbed: May 25, 2007
|Great time, can't wait to come back.
|Posted Sep 2, 2008 10:33 am
|kevin trieu
|Good weather
Date Climbed: May 28, 2007
|Had gorgeous weather on moving days and crappy weather on rest days. It worked out. 13 days up, 1 day down.
|Posted Aug 25, 2008 8:45 pm
|West Butt
Date Climbed: Jun 11, 2008
|Reached Denali Pass before I ran out of steam. I'll need to train harder for the next attempt. Weather was pretty bad anyways. Good overall weather and great friends made it a fun trip though.
|Posted Aug 12, 2008 8:32 pm
|To Denali Pass
Date Climbed: Jun 11, 2007
|Spent 13 days at 14K camp, although there were a couple of hauls to 17K camp. On June 9th climbing partners Kalet and bc44caesar left for high camp, but I had no energy. I went up to 17K camp the next day as parners summitted. I tried on the 11th only to be caught in the thickening clouds and turned around at Denali Pass....as the 14th of June return airline ticket reared its head. Ironic that the next day....June 12th was the highest number of summits of the year at 77. I was there for photography though and this truely worth it!!
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The School of Pharmacy is located in the Robert Blackwell Smith Building at 12th and East Clay streets. This building — named in honor of a distinguished former dean of pharmacy, former president of the Medical College of Virginia and former provost of the MCV Campus — was completed in 1984 with the help of contributions from many alumni and friends of the School of Pharmacy. Additional classrooms, offices and laboratories are located in McGuire Hall and the Virginia BioTechnology Research Park, both located within a few blocks of the Smith Building.
Classes for students in pharmacy also are conducted in Sanger Hall, located between 11th and 12th streets on East Marshall Street, and McGuire Hall, located at the corner of 12th and Clay streets. In conjunction with the VCU Health System, students receive clinical experience in the VCUHS's MCV Hospitals and clinics. Other facilities available for teaching include area hospitals and pharmacies. The major library holdings are in the Tompkins-McCaw Library at 12th and East Clay streets.
Location in a major health sciences center provides excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary research and access to clinical facilities. The school is well equipped for graduate research and provides leadership to the VCU Institute for Structural Biology and Drug Discovery at the Virginia BioTechnology Research Park. The institute makes use of synthetic medicinal chemistry, X-ray crystallography, NMR, protein and nucleic acid chemistry, bacterial enzymology, and molecular pharmacology to promote drug development. Several businesses have been spawned through the institute and two new drugs have entered clinical trials.
The Department of Pharmacy supports the Center for Drug Studies (CDS), a fully staffed facility for conducting Phase I-III research in humans.
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Pilgrim Barbie® doll is dressed for Thanksgiving in a maroon dress with ivory collar, apron, and bonnet. She carries a basket of corn, and comes with a storybook detailing her Mayflower voyage to America, and her first Thanksgiving.
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Is it just me or does the guy in the picture look like Silvio Berlusconi? Maybe it's supposed to be him, then the women tied up in the boot would make sense; bunga bunga.
The cartoonish drawings were never part of a paid campaignbut were part of "a creative exercise by a team that was submitting for an ad competition," according to Chris Preuss,Ford (F, Fortune 500) spokesman for WPP. "They were actually posters uploaded to a website, which is where it all took off from."
One of the images depicts Silvio Berlusconi, former prime minister of Italy and a candidate in the current campaign, driving a Ford Figo with three tied-up women in the back.
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The real pic has Paris Hilton in the front seat, not a guy.
Another image depicts Paris Hilton driving a Figo with what's meant to be the threeKardashian sisters tied up in the back. A third image shows three male race-car drivers tied up in the back.


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The shave kit has been around for almost 100 years and this Multi Pocket Toiletry Bag is Leatherology's take on it. Loaded with features, it's sure to be a hit for any man who needs to keep his toiletries organized. And yes ladies - you can use it too! Handcrafted from genuine leather, this bag features 4 zippered compartments - one on the front, one on the top, and one on each side. The top compartment is the largest, with room for shavers, shampoo, a toothbrush, and other large toiletries, while the side and front compartments can accommodate things like chargers, combs, and nail clippers. The nylon interior of the pockets ensures your items are well protected while the leather stitched top handle gives you a sturdy way to carry it. Roomy enough to hold all your toiletries while easily fitting in any bag or suitcase, this Multi Pocket Toiletry Bag is just one way we try to make your life easier.
Casual yet distinctive, our Timeless collection is one of our favorites. This leather boasts a polished finish and a soft hand feel, making it a great choice for any leather connoisseur. And with the variety of colors it comes in, it's easy to find a shade that appeals to you or matches with your other accessories. As the name implies, our Timeless collection will hold up through years of use while aging gracefully every step of the way.
Please note: textures in this collection range from light grain to a lightly pebbled grain depending on which part of the hide it's from.
Great product, quality, shipping and packaging.
Beautiful craftsmanship...perfect graduation gift
Packaging was beautiful. My husband loved it. This is a very high quality bag. The monogramming was perfect. It will last many years. Thank you!
I had a cheap bag similar to this one with the extra pockets and middle section so when it finally began falling apart I went in search for a bag with end pockets and a main compartment. This bag is AWESOME. I like to take everything I may possibly need with me when I travel and this bag is perfect. I can separate the things I don't use that often to keep them out of the way. The leather looks great and I plan on having this for a very long time. A little pricey for a shaving bag but you get what you pay for and you will not be disappointed with the functionality of this bag.
This leather shaving kit is wonderful! It is exactly as described. The service and shipping was impeccable! Highly recommend Leatherology!!
This toiletry bag was a hit at Christmas! I purchased one for my fiancé and one for my father, and every other male in the room wanted one too! They loved the compartments and the luxurious leather.
I was impressed before I even opened the box. The presentation is amazing. The leather is clearly high quality. Shipping to Canada was quick. I know my husband is going to love this and I'll definitely be shopping from this site again!
My shipment arrived packaged like it was a treasure piece. Upon opening it & looking at the shaving kit I must say that it is. The leather is soft & luxurious & the stitching is perfect. This is a true quality product that I would highly recommend to all.
I originally purchased one of these versatile toiletry bags in black leather for my husband. He loves it! We are planning a trip out of the Country so I have to condense my make-up, brushes, etc. into one convenient bag. So, I ordered this bag in navy. It has just the right number of compartments to hold all necessities. Great product & wonderful quality. We, both, love the personalization feature. We would highly recommend this extraordinary product from Leatherology. Purchasers will be delighted...
My husband loves this bag. It is made really well, is the right size and looks great. There was no problem with shipping.
This bag is just as described and as seen. I can't wait to give it to my husband for Christmas as his bag is falling apart! Beautifully packaged, too.
Well crafted. tight stitching. A monogram size option (larger) would seal the deal.
I got this bag for my husband for our third wedding anniversary (the leather anniversary) and it turned out to be the perfect gift. The leather is very high quality (I chose the chocolate brown) and the bag is big enough to store everything he would need for a trip out of town. It is bigger than I expected even though I did check the measurements but my husband is pleased with the size. I had the bag monogrammed with his initials but chose not to use the gold or silver foil stamp. I think it looks wonderful and will most likely last a very long time.
I also like how it has a variety of pockets of different sizes, I think this will help keep all of his things organized.
Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase. It was shipped out quickly, it was gift wrapped beautifully, and seems to be of very high quality craftsmanship.
Absolutely no complaints - it's exactly what I wanted.
Beautiful gift! Leatherology's quality and customer service is top notch. The gold monogramming also looks fantastic. My husband loved his gift and can't wait to travel for the first time with it!
I shelled out an additional $40 for the Rustic Leather version. The picture makes it look lovely - nice pebbled grain which should have a nice feel to it. When it arrives the reality wasn't up to par. No pebbled grain, just a slight grain with the occasional natural hide marks.
It's a fine bag, but I wouldn't spring for the more expensive leather.
I bought this item for my husband for our third wedding anniversary. Can't wait to give it to him, I know he will just love it! It can be a little scary ordering from a new company on line for the first time, but I was thrilled when I received this bag. The quality of the leather is excellent, it appears to be well constructed and came in beautifully packaged. Thank you, Leatherology!
Very high quality bag. My son loves the monogram. we are happy with the purchase.
Really beautiful bag. Purchased for my husband as a Christmas gift and presentation and bag exceeded expectations. There are plenty of pockets for the guy that has a lot of little items to stash in his toiletry bag. I had it monogrammed in gold and it looks really special. Beautiful gift.
Got this for my husband for his birthday and he loves it. It was wrapped beautifully. It exceeded my expectation and I am very glad I purchased this!
I am a very very fussy shopper. I was never so pleasantly surprised when I recieved my package tonight and opened this high quality, beautiful soft leather Multi Pocket Toiletry Bag. Really high quality and very very satisfied. I am now going to shop for other items and come badk in the future when needing other products! 100 percent satisfied. Thank you,
Very good quality, this was an anniversary present (3rd - leather) for my husband. He loved it!
excellent service and product. Very well pleased
So far I have purchased three of these items as gifts for my family and will purchase more in the future. Beautiful soft leather, everyone loves this product!!
The packaging was nice. My husband loved this gift and he is a frequent traveler who's been through multiple toiletry bag. It was worth the purchase.
My Toiletry Bag arrived just as the shipping instructions advised. Gift packaging very tasteful, and the bag was exactly as shown in the site-but better! This is a quality travel kit that my grandson will enjoy for many years. Easy to do business with Leatherology.
The Multi Pocket Toiletry Bag that I ordered arrived in the time I expected and was perfectly packed and in beautiful boxes and bags!
The workmanship is beautiful! My monogramming was perfect!
I am so glad I ordered this kit. Everything I have fits with room to spare.
Don't hesitate to get this thing. It's expensive, but totally worth it. Leather's great, craftsmanship is top-notch, and the packaging is the BEST.
It is beautifully crafted and I hope my husband likes it for his anniversary gift.
It is a quality product.
This is a beautiful Toiletry Bag. I searched all the stores locally and only found ones that were poorly constructed vinyl. The leather of this is of high quality, and will be roomy enough to fit my toiletries. The price was well worth it. You will not be disappointed.
Nice quality- ample room.
I ordered this as a Christmas gift and had it personalized it for my boyfriend; he was looking for a new toiletry bag to replace an older one he had. I was impressed with the quality of the leather, which was butter soft. I also liked the gift box and storage bag that came with it. My boyfriend was equally impressed and rushed to switch his items from the old bag to this one!
Beautiful and well made.
Looks very well made, excellent quality. Only negative...bag is smaller than I anticipated, maybe should have gotten something larger, or without all the pockets.
Nice. Leather is beautiful. Great for husbands traveling. Wish it was a little bigger.
Beautifully packaged and arrived in a timely fashion. Since my husband picked it out, I'm sure that he'll love it.
This was better quality than the picture. Its very well made exceeded my expectations. My only complaint is that the monogramming does not look great and was not woth $10 per letter.
I purchased this as an anniversary gift for my husband. The quality is very good, and we are both very happy with it. The separate compartments make it very easy to organize every thing. I added the monogram, which gives it a classy, personal touch.
arrived just as stated.bigger than i thought and that was great.little disappointed in quality but i was the one who agreed to the deal and cost.would i use again? not sure.
This replaced a smaller bag my husband had been using. There is lots and lots of room in this one. Plus, I loved the way it was packaged, very nice and very upscale. When I opened the box and saw all the attention to packaging, I knew I'd gotten my money's worth. I will recommend Leatherology to others.
This is a beautiful kit that I plan to give to my husband as a 50th wedding anniversary gift. Thank you for the lovely gift wrapping and prompt delivery, and for the quality workmanship of the product. I will recommend you to my friends also.
I bought this product as a 30th birthday gift for my boyfriend. He loves it-- and so do I! The quality is beautiful, it was shipped on time, and the customer service I received was exceptional. Thanks Leatherology!
Excellent case - quality leather, good design, and superior packaging. Extremely pleased!!
Very nice. Just what I was looking for.
This product is of high quality and exactly as I expected with efficient transaction
nice leather, great craftmanship.
Very pleased with my purchase. Thanks a lot, Gary
Bought as a replacement for a high-end toiletry bag I'd enjoyed using for many years. Worth every penny and then some! Beautiful construction, quality of the leather is first rate. Comes in a very nice presentation box as a bonus. My new favorite source for personal leather goods.
Excellent quality - bought it for my husband for Christmas because it closely match a very old one he had been using forever - He is thrilled and so am I - will use your Leatherology Company again - worth the price
I bought this for my son, wishing after I saw it that our roles had been reversed. I'm a sucker for nice leather. Very nice product.
This was ordered as a gift. I am very pleased with the quality and I think the recipient will be just as pleased
The bag is beautiful and my husband loved it. Very beautiful handcrafted leather, and it arrived very quickly. It came in a very nice gift box as well.
Whether you are treating yourself or giving a gift to someone else, we want you to have an amazing and memorable experience. All items will be shipped using our signature gift packaging. Depending on the type and size, your item(s) will come wrapped in our signature microsuede sleeve, drawstring bag or soft velour bag (each with black tie accents), and be packaged inside a high-density bronze gift box. You will also have the opportunity to add a personalized gift note when you place your order.
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Best Samsung Galaxy S II accessories
You've resisted Apple's charms, stuck to your Android guns and now you've got yourself a shiny, new Samsung Galaxy S II. What next? Accessories - that's what. Hopefully you've got some spare pennies left over from your smartphone purchase and if so, then you might want to consider kitting out your new handset with a few extras.
There are thousands of different options to choose from ranging from suspiciously cheap to stupidly expensive. We've trawled the internet for the best Samsung Galaxy S II accessories around, so that you don't have to. Read on for our pick of the bunch.
Phone case
One of the first things that strikes you about the Samsung Galaxy S II is how impossibly slim it is, especially compared to its smartphone rivals. The last thing you want to do when you've just bought a slick new handset is spoil the aesthetics by slapping it in a bulky case that makes it look like a mobile phone from ten years ago. As the name suggests, the Case-Mate Barely There case is a slimline case with an extremely svelte profile.
Featuring a flexible plastic shell, the case has been designed to be impact resistant, while not ruining the good looks of your fancy new phone. Yours for £14.95.
Extended battery case
The fancier our mobile phones get, the more battery power they consume and top-tier smartphones are the worst culprits. If you want your phone case to do a little more than simply protect your handset, then this nifty extended battery case from Samsung is a good option. It's been designed to boost your standby time by up to 500 hours and your talk time by up to nine hours. Sporting an integrated charging port and battery charge level indicator, the case has been fashioned to be as slim as possible to that it doesn't add too much bulk to your new toy.
The case has cut-outs to cater for your phone's camera, speaker, microphone and headphone socket, so that you can carry on using all the features without having to take it out of the case. This one's coming soon and will set you back £54.99.
Screen protector
If you've just shelled out a considerable amount of money for your fancy new smartphone then the last thing you want is for it to emerge from its maiden voyage in your bag covered in scratches. If you don't invest in some sort of screen protection for your handset, then it's a fair bet that the screen is going to take a few knocks and end up looking pretty shabby before too long.
The invisibleSHIELD ticks all the boxes when it comes to protecting your Samsung Galaxy S II as it offers invisible protection with a lifetime guarantee. The urethane plastic used in the protector is so durable that it has previously been used by the US military to protect helicoptor blades from wear and tear. If that wasn't cool enough, it only costs £13.95. It might be a tad pricier than some rival screen protectors (available for as little as £1.99), but we think the peace of mind that it offers is worth the cash.
Micro USB Convertor
The lack of standard size USB port on most smartphones can be slightly annoying when you want to hook up your handset to your computer or USB drive to transfer files such as photos across. Naturally, it's simply a case of using the micro USB to USB cable that comes in the box but it's all too easy to misplace that.
Fortunately, part of the official Samsung lineup of accessories for the Galaxy S II is a Micro USB Converter. This pocketable device adapts the S II's micro USB port to a standard USB. It's compact so that you can take it with you wherever you go without it taking up too much room, it's coming soon and it will cost £14.99.
If you intend to use your phone for listening to music or watching videos, then you might want to invest in a decent pair of headphones. Grabbing a pair that's kitted out with a mic also means that you can use them as a hands-free kit, so that you can answer calls without having to take your phone out of your pocket.
If you're prepared to pay for quality then the Etymotic MC3 noise-isolating headset and earphones (£77.95) offer great audio performance, blocking out the majority of background noise so that you can make your phonecall in peace. They've even got a cable that's reinforced with Kevlar - the material used to make bullet-proof vests. If you want something at the seriously budget end, then the Plantronics BackBeat 116 headphones are a good bet and cost just £16.12. Of course, if you really want to push the boat out, then the likes of the Klipsch X10i will knock your socks off - even if they are designed to work with iPhones. Best to test out the compatibility in-shop before you buy.
Even on top-tier smartphones, the built-in speakers are usually less than impressive and just about get by as being merely functional. If you intend to use your phone for listening to music a lot, then you might want to invest in something like the Jawbone JAMBOX (£159.95). This compact device connects wirelessly to your phone via Bluetooth and is small enough to carry around in bag, while still offering some punchy audio.
If you simply want something to plug your phone into when you're on the move, then Samsung's Sound Station is pretty good too, if not quite as premium. It can be used as a desktop stand, as well as an active speaker. It's available for pre-ordered now for £39.95.
Car dock
If you use your mobile a lot while you're in the car then you really need to invest in some sort of in-car dock for your phone to stop you fumbling around with your handset whilst at the wheel and getting yourself arrested for dangerous driving in the process. The Talky One from Novero (£89.99) is a universal Bluetooth speaker that can be installed on the dashboard or the sun visor and can also be used in the home or office for conference calls, offering 15 hours of talk time on one charge.
For something a little simpler and more affordable which will still keep your phone safe and visible when you're driving, then, again, it's Samsung's official accessory to opt for with a perfectly respectable vehicle dock available at just £34.99.
MicroSD card
With 16GB of built-in memory on board, the Galaxy S II isn't exactly short of space, but no doubt there are many who will need some extra capacity for their multimedia files, apps and whacking great 1080p video clips. Samsung's handset has a MicroSD card slot so that you can expand the memory to suit your needs.
When investing in a memory card, it's up to you how much you want to spend, depending on how much extra memory you need. If you want to treat yourself, then why not go all the way and splash out on a 32GB MicroSD card - you can find the SanDisk version online for as little as £49.49.
Spare battery
If you watch a lot of multimedia content on your handset, or you're using it for business calls all day long, then you could find yourself in a jam. Chances are you'll find yourself running short on juice before the day is out and you might like to invest in a spare battery to put your mind at rest. That way, if your handset runs out of power, all you need to so is swap the battery out for your spare one (make sure it's charged) and you're all set.
We reckon that £10.95 is a pretty good deal to make sure that you're never without some spare battery power while on the move.
Power charger
As we've already mentioned in the battery section, a mobile phone that runs out of juice too quickly is no joke. As well as keeping a spare battery to hand, it might also be a good idea to invest in a spare charger or two so that you can keep one at home, one at the office and maybe one to carry around or stash at your girlfriend's or boyfriend's house.
Chargers are relatively cheap and you can pick up Samsung's ATADU10UBE mains charger for as little as £4.12 online.
MHL adaptor
As a high-end handset, the Samsung Galaxy S II is capable of handling full 1080p HD video playback, but what if you want to view your vids on a bigger screen? The official Samsung Galaxy S II MHL (Mobile High-definition Link) adaptor lets you do just that by converting the handset's USB port to an HDMI output for playback on a high-def TV.
This one will really help you to make the best of the HD content stored on your phone and is now available for pre-order at £24.99.
Spotify subscription
If you intend to ditch your iPod or MP3 player and use your smartphone for your main source of tunes then you might want to boost your selection of tracks by using some of your spare pennies to subscribe to a music streaming service.
Spotify is a good choice for music fans and the Android app means that you'll get access to the brand's massive catalogue of music in return for a monthly subscription fee of £9.99. The app caches your streaming so that you'll still get some listening time after you're out of network range, meaning that you can still listen when you're on the tube or somewhere else underground or remote.
NAS drive
Apart from its impressively svelte profile, one of the key selling points of the Samsung Galaxy S II is its DLNA connectivity. This means that you can hook up wireless to compatible devices, so that if you've got a DLNA TV, you can stream videos from your phone onto the big screen. Alternatively you can stream videos and other content to your phone from a storage device - handy for when you want to catch up you TV watching from the comfort of your bed.
This NAS server might be pushing the term 'accessory' a bit far, particularly for those on a budget, but if you've got cash to splash then you might as well make the most of your new smartphone. A 1TB NAS from Buffalo will set you back £109.99 and it also includes a BitTorrent client for easy downloading.
Replacement back cover
This might seem like a bit of an odd thing to considering buying when you've just spent a substantial wad of cash on a high-end smartphone. While there's no denying that the Galaxy S II is a nice piece of kit, the svelte profile and lightweight chassis mean that the back cover is a lot thinner that you might expect.
We're not saying that it's definitely going to break but if you tend to be a bit clumsy where delicate gadgets are concerned there it may be just a matter of time. Samsung made a replacement back cover available for the Galaxy S (£16.95) so if there are any issues with breakages then we could well see one for the Galaxy S II as well.


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Weidman has only had two championship fights, both against Anderson Silva, and Hendricks has only fought in one championship fight, which he lost. So I don't think either one of them have accomplished enough for a fight between the two of them to be considered a "superfight".
I would consider a fight between two "over-the-hill" former champions that have great legacies a "superfight" more than I would a fight between Hendricks and Weidman a "superfight", even if Hendricks holds a championship too.