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Pro-Logo: Can Global Brands Become a Force for Good?

Matt Browne | Posted 05.09.2012 | Business
Read More: Ed Miliband, Coca-Cola, Globalization, Battle in Seattle, Corporate Social Responsibility, Nike, Naomi-Klein-No-Logo, Brands, Business News
Matt Browne

If better working conditions, sustainable production, or ethical supply chains are ways in which a brand can enhance its reputation, appeal and value, then doing good globally can be good for business.

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Obama's Trip to Europe

Vivian Norris | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
Read More: Summer 2001, Demonstrations, Antiglobalization, Protests, 9/11, Obama, Oxfam, Cctv, Eu, Bush Jr., Christian Groups, London, Seattle, g20, Anarchists, Genoa, Seattle Anarchists, Obama g20, G-20 Summit Obama, Heather Mills, Battle in Seattle, Obama G-20 Summit, Obama g20 Summit, Global Financial Crisis, Gothenburg, World News
Vivian Norris

Eight years after Bush ignored protesters at the EU meeting in Goethenberg, Obama is arriving in Europe for the London G20 talks. One thing is for sure...this time the leaders need to listen.

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Take a Dose of Battle in Seattle to Relieve Washington Fatigue

Leo W. Gerard | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Read More: Ronal Reagan, Fair Trade, Gop, Trickle Down, Economy, Sir Shridath Ramphal, Free Trade, Congress, Global Corporations, Battle in Seattle, Stuart Townsend, Bailout Bill, Mark Engler, World Trade Organization, Wall Street, Doha Round, Foreign Policy in Focus, Nancy Pelosi, Deregulation, Privatization, Republicans, Wto, Politics News
Leo W. Gerard

Under the right set of circumstances -- like impending balloting on their re-election -- Congressmen do respond to public outcry.

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Charlize Theron Slams "The Hills"

MTV | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Read More: Battle in Seattle, The HIlls, Charlize Theron, Mtv, Television, Entertainment News

In an interview with MTV to promote her film "Battle in Seattle" Charlize Theron slammed MTV's faux reality show "The Hills," which she recently watch...

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Time to Take a Second Look at Our "Free Trade" Agreements

Mark Weisbrot | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Read More: Free Trade Agreements, World Trade Organization, Wto, Nafta, Protest, Free Trade, Globalization, Battle in Seattle, Movie, Progressive Movement, Stuart Townsend, Politics News
Mark Weisbrot

We also have nearly 15 years of experience with NAFTA and it clearly did not deliver on most of its promises. It was sold as a job creator, but the United States has actually lost jobs.

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Charlize And Stuart: "We're Husband And Wife" Despie Not Marrying

People | Paul Chi | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Read More: Toronto Film Festival, Battle in Seattle, Charlize Theron, Stuart Townsend, Entertainment News

Stuart Townsend and Charlize Theron are husband and wife - even if not legally. "I'm married," Townsend told PEOPLE this week. "I didn't do a church ...

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