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Kiva and Visa Partner Up, Extend Into Gulf Coast Region

Kiva, fresh off its expansion into higher education loans and one year after its entrance into the U.S. market, is moving full speed ahead to help Gulf Coast entrepreneurs recover from devastating setbacks.READ»

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Blue Collar Collaboration

People on the front lines, doing nitty-gritty manual work, can teach us plenty about real collaboration. READ»

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iFIve: Cisco, Google and Intel Go Shopping, IPCC in Spotlight, the State of the Gulf, Airline Innovation, Apple DNA Found

The Inn o'Vation. It's more than a cosy holiday getaway, you know.READ»

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The Post-Katrina Demographic Shift: Older, Whiter, Wealthier

A Nielsen study finds that New Orleans has lost diversity since hurricane Katrina.READ»

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The Best Paying Journalism Gig in Town -- Is at a Non-Profit?

ProPublica's top employees all drew six figures last year.READ»

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iFive: Whale in the Gulf, Oil Boss in Dock, Droid X vs. iPhone 4, Finland Makes Broadband a Right, Woot Rap Video

As you slept last night, and Roger Federer drowned his sorrows in the Chalkdust pub in Wimbledon, innovation was putting on the pancake makeup and stepping out of its FEMA trailer for a YouTube appearance. 1. While Hurricane Alex ...READ»

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Corporate Storytelling

Every civilization uses or has used story telling as a way to communicate social values, skills, and to change or reinforce behaviors. While stories are often the basis of interaction they are also the building blocks of knowledge and the foundation of memory and learning. They connect us to our humanity and link our past, present and future by teaching us to anticipate the possible consequences of our actions. Stories can help us define what is authentic about something or someone. The stories we tell and hear about our companies comprise our corporate cultures.READ»

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Is the Gulf Oil Spill Louisana's Next Katrina?

The recent BP oil spill in the Gulf is, simply put, a disaster. If you haven't been keeping track of the ultra-depressing news, here's what's happening: A BP rig exploded, caught fire, and sank. An oil spill ensued. Federal ...READ»

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Playing Kings: The CEO and President

In the third post of their 7-part series, John Elkington and Charmian Love look at how CEOs are coping with the new wild cards dealt by environmental, social and governance challenges.READ»

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Tech Terrors and Triumphs Are Stuff of 2010 Pulitzers

The 2010 Pulitzers will go down as the year of the Washington Post--the venerable paper won four awards. The New York Times took home three. But the real winner was technology--both as a subject and as a way to deliver news. The ...READ»

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Why You Should Start a Company in... New Orleans

The Saints recently marched in clutching the Lombardi Trophy and the good times certainly don't end there. Now is a very active time for Big Easy entrepreneurship. READ»

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Super Bowl Lesson #3 - Find A Moral Force

Von Clausewitz, the great Prussian military strategist, introduced us to the concept of “moral force.” He believed that armies that wanted to win with great conviction enjoyed a tangible advantage over less-motivated ...READ»

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Futures Thinking: Mapping the Possibilities (Part 2)

Expected. Better. Worse. Weirder. What kind of world will we live in?READ»

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The New New Orleans: Best of Times for the Big Easy

New Orleans is on one formidable good times roll.READ»

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The Career-Saving Surgery Behind the Saints' Super Bowl Win

Without the exquisite handiwork of Dr. James Andrews, the top surgeon in sports, Drew Brees couldn't have won the Super Bowl. In fact, he couldn't have come back and played at all.READ»

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One Step Ahead of the Carbon Cops

Cutting carbon is cutting waste. READ»

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Scam artists, con artists, and the disaster in Haiti

When tragedy befalls us there are people who help and people who take advantage.READ»

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Google, iTunes Pitch in Haiti Relief

It has only been a week since the devastating earthquake in Haiti, and the response for aid has been nothing less than astonishing. Within days, the Red Cross received more than $3 million in donations through its text...READ»

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Solar Power Stars in Haiti Relief Efforts

When the power grid fails, the cheapest and most reliable backup is often solar power. So it's no surprise that solar is playing a starring role in Haiti earthquake relief efforts, from solar-powered audio bibles to solar-powered ...READ»

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Hotel Chains Built Them, So We Will Come

A few years ago, before the Great Fall of 2008 but long enough after September 11 that folks were back to traveling with enthusiasm, the economy was humming along and the hotels were packed. So many of the largest hotel chains ...READ»

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SEED Shipping Containers Could Supply Haiti With Emergency Housing

Converted shipping containers can solve the housing crisis in the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti. They just have to get to those in need.READ»

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5 Years After the Tsunami : Lessons Learned in Corporate Humanitarian Assistance

5 years ago today, the Indian Ocean Tsunami killed over 230,000 people and left many millions in need of emergency relief. The disaster was met by an outpouring of generosity from the private sector. Since 2004, I have played a role in assisting companies looking to help in the aftermaths of disasters in New Orleans, Pakistan, Myanmar and China. Following are a few key lessons I've gleaned.READ»

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Brad Pitt's Foundation Unveils Floating Home That Rises Up (and Away) in Floods

It's inevitable that a Katrina-style hurricane will strike again. But maybe this time we should be prepared to go with the flow--literally. Brad Pitt's Make it Right Foundation unveiled today the Float House, a home that can break ...READ»

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Five Endangered Cultural Monuments That Need Your Help

The World Monuments Fund has released its annual watch list of architectural and heritage sites desperately in need of preservation. Five are especially hard-hit from recent political and environmental events.READ»

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Best of TreeHugger: Bus-Bike Design, a Living Building, the U.S. Sheds Some C02

Could folding e-bike rental hubs at bus stops revolutionize your commute? Plus, the world's first building is built with live trees, and U.S. carbon emissions are down for the second year in a row.READ»