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IFMA Announces Keynote Speaker Andrew Winston for World Workplace 2009 Conference in Orlando

The International Facility Management Association is pleased to announce the selection of Andrew Winston -- esteemed author, speaker and globally recognized expert on green business -- as the keynote speaker for the World Workplace 2009 Conference & Expo. Held Oct. 7-9 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., World Workplace 2009 will bring industry leaders from the world's top business and government organizations together with educators and exhibitors to focus on the future of the built environment.

Andrew Winston

Winston will deliver the conference's keynote presentation, "Green Recovery: Get Lean, Get Smart and Emerge from the Downturn on Top," based on his upcoming book, on Wednesday, Oct. 7. He will make the case that going green -- especially during an economic slowdown -- saves money to help you survive, drives innovation to create value for the long run and represents a fundamentally new and better way of doing business.

Through his presentation, Winston will demonstrate the importance of environmental strategy in hard times and show how conference attendees can help their own companies get lean by stepping up energy and resource efficiency to survive the downturn; get smart by using environmental data about products and value chains to save money, innovate and generate a competitive advantage; get creative and rejuvenate innovation efforts; and get people engaged and excited by enlisting them to help solve environmental challenges.

ASPCA® Kicks Off Nationwide 'Go Orange for Animals' Campaign

The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) has officially kicked off Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month - an extremely important month for animals. From its beginnings three years ago as a small grassroots adoption event in New York City, the ASPCA's April celebrations have mushroomed into a nationwide celebration of the organization's victories on behalf of animals.

"We are thrilled to kick off Prevention of Cruelty Month today," said ASPCA President & CEO Ed Sayres. "Dedicated supporters across the country are embracing the 'Go Orange for Animals' message by holding bakes sales, benefit concerts, and taking the time to volunteer at their local animal shelter throughout the month, and the outpouring of support for animals everywhere is truly inspiring to us."

Conan O'Brien Watch Out - Duke Fightmaster is Coming After You

What if an out of work husband and his overworked wife started a talk show from their bedroom? The first episode was 7 minutes long with 2 people in the audience. 70 episodes later Duke Fightmaster of Laguna Niguel now has a fanatical local following that shows up each week to watch the next live show taping.

This week on Friday April 17, their special guest includes actress / philanthropist Veronica Grey, who is discussing her final published work, "The Giggle Crack," and the most recent film in which she co-stars, "Checkpoint DreamYourTopia," - a Burning Man 2008 Documentary featuring today's most eminent Dutch artist - Dadara, motocross firebrand Von Launius, VJ Doran "Dada" McGee, and their "border control checkpoint into your dreams:" Checkpoint DreamYourTopia Trailer

More Green Innovation from VAST Enterprises: VAST® Composite Deck Pavers Bring the Style and Appeal of Brick Pavers Up to Decks

VAST Enterprises, LLC, a material science research and manufacturing company, announced the introduction of VAST® Composite Deck Pavers. With its leading-edge composite material technology, VAST utilizes recycled materials to give VAST Composite Deck Pavers a distinctive look and feel not available with traditional treated wood or composite lumber products. VAST Composite Deck Pavers are a cradle-to-cradle green building material. They resist mold and mildew and require no staining, painting, sealing or other treatments. Other advantages: no loose screws or fasteners and no splinters.

U.S. Company Helps Local Charity Feed Children In India

With a population that continues to expand at an accelerating pace, India faces a monumental challenge in feeding millions of poor children in city slums and rural, underdeveloped areas. Recently, one American company partnered with Akshaya Patra, an Indian charity, to help bring nutritious meals to nearly one million children daily.

Frontier Natural Products Co-op™, headquartered in Norway, Iowa, learned of Akshaya Patra's work through one of its organic spice suppliers in India who is closely allied with the program. Frontier's most recent donation of $20,000 purchased a specially designed meal delivery truck which supports the expansion of the program to reach even more school children

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IFMA Announces Keynote Speaker Andrew Winston for World Workplace 2009 Conference in Orlando

ASPCA® Kicks Off Nationwide 'Go Orange for Animals' Campaign

Conan O'Brien Watch Out - Duke Fightmaster is Coming After You

More Green Innovation from VAST Enterprises: VAST® Composite Deck Pavers Bring the Style and Appeal of Brick Pavers Up to Decks

U.S. Company Helps Local Charity Feed Children In India

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