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Friday, July 31st, 2009[Temas Note: Yes, yes, I know, I’m supposed to be ignoring the computer while on vacation in the DR. But it’s raining cats and dogs today in Santo Domingo, which severely limits the fun and relaxation options, and I have access to a friend’s computer and internet connection, so I thought I’d do a few […]
El Salvador Launches Green Network on Corporate Environmental Responsibility
Thursday, August 28th, 2008El Salvador’s President Elías Antonio Saca and Environment Minister Carlos Guerrero launched this week the “Green Network.” The Network seeks to get the private sector involved in environmental projects aimed at helping the nation’s neediest schools — in the process helping the quality of life for kids, helping the environment and contributing to mitigate the […]
Inside the “Casa do Bem”
Monday, October 8th, 2007If you enter the Wal-Mart Supercenter hypermarkets in Brazil, and walk the aisles, you may run across an unusual large exhibit — a mock-up of a miniature house that you can enter and explore. It has faux windows and flower boxes, and corners representing the interiors of a kitchen, bathroom and laundry room. Look closer. […]