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- PVC in Buildings: Hazards and Alternatives
- This paper provides a brief about the Polyvinyl chloride, commonly known as "PVC" or "vinyl," as one of the most common synthetic materials. PVC is a versatile resin and appears in thousands of different formulations and configurations. Over 14 billion pounds of PVC are currently produced per year in North...
- White papers 2003-06-10
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- Building industry growing ever greener: Part 2 of 2; Plastics trade groups grapple to influence mandatory standards.(National Association of Home Builders of the United States)
- Byline: Steve Toloken, Angie DeRosa Improper influence? Bill Walsh, the national coordinator for the Healthy Building Network, an environmental group that considers vinyl a toxic material, questions what interest the vinyl industry would have wi Byline: Steve Toloken, Angie DeRosa ...
- Research articles 2005-08-08
- Failed agenda returns as HBN.(Opinion)(Healthy Building Network)
- Byline: Patrick Moore What's in a name? Ask Philip Morris, the holding company for a tobacco producer that changed its name to the benign, sunny-sounding "Altria.'' Ask Andersen Consulting, which, after the Enron debacle, felt its prospect Byline: Patrick Moore...
- Research articles 2005-06-27
- Manufacturers Plan to Stop Arsenic-Treated Wood Sales Will Stop Most Common Source of Childhood Arsenic Exposure
- WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was released today by the Healthy Building Network: -- Activists, Consumers Fear Exposure From 75 Billion Board Feet of Arsenic-Treated Wood Remaining in Nation's Playgrounds, Decks, Parks -- People Suffering Health Problems After Using Arsenic Treated Wood, Manufacturers, Grassroots Leaders Available for...
- Research articles 2002-02-12
- Lowe's and home depot criticized for selling arsenic-treated lumber. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
- * A Coalition of consumer activists released a report that criticizes The Home Depot and Lowe's for selling lumber treated with arsenic. The Environmental Working Group and the Healthy Building Network say they tested wood for sale at stores in 13 cities and found...
- Research articles 2001-12-01
- Building Your Leadership Skills
- There are many myths about leaders, one being that "leaders are born and not made."The truth is, several factors contribute to the development of a leader. Obviously, the leader's personal qualities are important, but also critical are the needs of the people being led and the objective they are pursuing....
- Articles 2007-10-04
- Clearwire: Expect healthy WiMax growth in 2009
- January 9, 2009 Computerworld LAS VEGAS - A top Clearwire Inc. official said the national WiMax high-speed wireless network market will grow in 2009, although details on when and where are still being discussed. A range of new laptops and mini-laptops that are WiMax-ready will be announced during the year,...
- News items 2009-08-07
- Weighing the Pros and Cons of Becoming Your Own Boss
- People consider self-employment for many different reasons, ranging from the allure of not having a boss, to the excitement of being an entrepreneur.Regardless of your motivation, you'll need to ascertain if you have the skills required to manage yourself effectively. You'll also need to weigh the pros of cons of...
- Articles 2007-11-14
- Level 3 Communications Q1 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
- Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Operator Instructions Our first question comes from the line of Tim Horan with CIBC World Markets. Please go ahead. Tim Horan - CIBC World Markets Thanks, good morning. I am always kind of struggling to get some proxy on volume growth. And I think data centers might...
- Earnings calls 2007-07-26
- Why Combinator? Should You Join Paul Graham's Gang For The Gifted?
- April 2 is a significant date for many early-stage entrepreneurs as this is the deadline for applying to Paul Grahams Y Combinator this summer. If you dont know about Y Combinator, then I encourage you to read up on it as they are one of the few groups doing anything...
- Blog posts 2007-03-26
- Franchising. Why the Inquiry? | BTalk Australia
- (14min 37) Franchising is the subject of a federal government inquiry due for completion this December. The focus is on unconscionable conduct in the sector. Today on Btalk Australia Phil Dobbie talks to Adrian McFedries, the managing director of legal consultancy DC Strategy, about existing legislation in...
- Blog posts 2008-07-29
- Talkbiznow Targets Business Networking
- Talkbiznow Targets Business NetworkingRE: Talkbiznow Targets Business NetworkingIt always intrigues me when a newcomer to an established space such as business networking feels the need to call themselves "first." We've been building Biznik, a business networking community, from Seattle for over three years, and we were far from first. A...
- Discussion threads 2008-09-15
- Interview: About.com's Cella Irvine On The Site's New Ad-Sales Approach
- If Cella Irvine had her way, she probably would have picked a different year to take over the CEO seat at the About Group. Like most media properties, About.com has been hit by a declining display market and a disastrous economy. About’s string of healthy revenue growth has, in...
- External links 2009-08-25
- Business Leaders, Educators Focus on Sustainable Cities
- News Advisory: WHAT:The 2004 annual Conference of the Business, Environment, Learning and Leadership BELL Network, will focus on the theme "Building a Sustainable City through Sustainable Enterprise." BELL is a program of the World Resources Institute WRI. This unique gathering of business leaders, educators, and community leaders will examine...
- Research articles 2004-07-22
- Luxottica Group S.p.A. Q3 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
- Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Thank you sir. Ladies and gentlemen, the Q&A session is open.[Operator Instructions]. Now the first question comes from Mr. Mark Stogner from Exane [ph]. Mr. Stogner please proceed with your question. Unidentified Analyst Yes. Good evening, Mark Stogner [ph] from Exane BNP Paribas. I...
- Earnings calls 2007-10-30
- Polycom Inc. Q3 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
- Question-and-Answer Session Operator Yes, thank you. [Operator Instruction]. Our first question comes from the line of John Anthony from Cowen & Company. Please proceed with your question. John Anthony - Cowen & Company Good afternoon, guys. Couple of question, but before we get started did...
- Earnings calls 2007-10-18
- Verizon chief rips net neutrality
- Network World - CHICAGO – Don't expect Verizon to take net neutrality regulations lying down. What the U.S. can learn from international net neutrality, broadband policies With the FCC due to vote on new net neutrality rules tomorrow, Verizon Communications CEO Ivan Seidenberg warned the commission not to pass rules...
- News items 2009-10-21
- Winning Your Next Promotion
- After Jack Welch retired as the legendary C.E.O. of General Electric, he wrote a book on Winning.Now, one would think he was sharing advice in that book for the benefit of other chief executives; but he states up front that he is more interested in how to make “winners” out...
- Articles 2007-02-15
- Power at Work: Why you Need it, How to Get it
- For most managers, the real competition is not in the marketplace. It is sitting at a desk nearby. Managers compete with each other for limited resources -- money, promotions, bonuses. This is healthy for the organisation, even if it feels unhealthy for the manager. Organisations are set...
- Blog posts 2008-05-13
- How the Best Divest
- If your company's like most, it's geared up to buy assets, not sell them. So when you decide to divest a business, you risk doing it at the wrong time or in the wrong way. ...
- Articles 2008-12-10
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