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Archive for April, 2010
Video: Volkswagen’s First Two Wheeler
Apr 30th
That Jetta’s running eh? How about the bike in its boot? Did not quite understand? Let us explain it to you. Volkswagen is planning on selling you an electric bike that fits into the spare tire compartment in your car. Why such an absurdity? It seems they have a good business case. And they launched it in
McCormick Adds More Solar Power from Constellation Energy
Apr 30th
Constellation Energy (NYSE: CEG) and McCormick & Company, Inc. (NYSE: MKC) today announced an agreement to develop a new 1.8-megawatt (DC) solar photovoltaic power system at the McCormick distribution center in Belcamp, Md. This will be the largest single rooftop solar installation in Maryland, and is the second solar installation developed for McCormick by Constellation
Earthwatch Institute moves world headquarters to Harvard property in Allston
Apr 30th
Earthwatch Institute, a leading international nonprofit environmental organization, will move its world headquarters to the Allston neighborhood of Boston this spring, Harvard University announced today (March 24). Earthwatch, an organization committed to scientific research and environmental education, has a staff of approximately 50 and will occupy 15,000 square feet of Harvard-owned property at 114 Western
GE, Nissan to Drive Smart Charging for Electric Vehicles
Apr 30th
In the race to build a smart-charging infrastructure that fuels the coming plug-in car revolution, GE and Nissan have teamed to research new technology developments that will make smart charging a reality. The two companies signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore new technologies that are needed to build a reliable, dynamic smart-charging
Achieving Your Goals Just Became Easy. Mentory Makes It Happen
Apr 29th
So you have this goal. Maybe you want to reduce your weight or you want to make sure you finish your work on time. You try hard but you cannot get things to work for you. If by chance you need a mentor to help you accomplish your goals, turn to Mentory.com.
A New Way To Fight Corruption In India
Apr 29th
How do you fight corruption in a country like India? What if the police force is itself corrupt? Shaffi Mather talks about his ventures that stop corruption in India.
Got A Startup? Shout It Out On Sproutpitch
Apr 29th
There’s always a need to put forth that elevator pitch for your startup. Now you have an outlet. Sproutpitch lets you show off your elevator pitch video online.
Footnote Lists All The Best Historical Documents. We Like This Thing
Apr 29th
Not often do you see startups venturing into archiving historical records. The closest one came last time was Google with the Google Books platform and it’s been a rough ride. However one startup – Footnote.com has gotten into archiving “historical” records in all forms – print, audio and video. Archives are of “original” historical documents
BSR And IDEO Reveal The ABCDs Of Building Sustainability Into Product Design
Apr 28th
Sustainability is not just about modifying products, but about modifying the way products are made. The wider range of factors to consider in product design and management, such as eco-toxicity, recyclability or renewability, often lie outside the expertise of traditional designers and product managers. Business for Social Responsibility (BSR), in conjunction with design and innovation
World Bank And Pfizer Announce Initiative To Help Improve Healthcare Delivery In Developing Countries
Apr 28th
The World Bank and Pfizer Inc. announced they will collaborate to improve the healthcare infrastructure, specifically the supply chain, in developing countries, starting with Africa. The novel public-private collaboration will focus on enhanced use of Information and Communication Technologies’ (ICT) transformative power to improve healthcare delivery. The project demonstrates both Pfizer’s and the World Bank’s
