Article Archive
Mutual Fund Helper
Submitted by Reader
The Mutual Fund Helper is a great resource site that contains a huge amount of information on top mutual funds.
We recommend this site if you are interested in an in-depth discussion of mutual funds. more > >
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The Sudan Screening Tool is Live!
The Sudan Divestment Task Force and Invested Interests
**Press Release**
Washington, DC (PRWEB) September 25, 2006 – The Sudan Divestment Task Force and Invested Interests have created the first online tool allowing individuals to screen their mutual funds for investments in companies supporting the Sudanese government. more > >
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What is an Environmental Screen?
Invested Interests.com
How do you take an issue like the environment, find relevant data on public companies, and turn this information into a successful investment? Invested Interests talks about the sources we access and other online resources that are available to you. more > >
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Investor News - August 2006
Invested Interests.com
As the markets try to figure out the direction of the economy and the effects of inflation, we have some things to consider when looking at any new investments. more > >
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Wal-Mart meet Al Gore
The Grist
'Picture Al Gore standing in a modest auditorium deep in America's heartland before an exultant crowd of Wal-Mart employees, comparing their campaign to lighten the company's environmental footprint to the Allies' righteous struggle in World War II. This after Rev. Jim Ball, head of the Evangelical Environmental Network, likened the giant retailer's greening efforts to the work of Jesus Christ.' grist.com more > >
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Invested Interests.com on ‘Meet the Planet’ – 960AM The Quake
Meet the Planet, 960AM The Quake
Invested Interests is going all shock jock – AM radio style! In June, Brandon was interviewed on Meet the Planet, hosted by Doug Ivey, and broadcast locally on 960AM The Quake – and other stations throughout California and on Sirius Satellite. Obviously a show about the environment, Brandon was asked about what social investing is and if it can be used to benefit the environment. more > >
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More Large U.S. Companies Reporting on Environmental Issues
SIRAN
A growing number of the largest publicly traded U.S.
companies are reporting annually on their environmental and social performance just as
they do on their financial performance, according to a new study by the Social
Investment Research Analysts Network (SIRAN). more > >
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Sudan/Darfur Investment Screen
Invested Interests.com
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May, 2006 – Invested Interests.com announces that it is the first U.S. investment advisor to offer Sudan/Darfur investment screens to website visitors and clients. This data allows investors to screen their current investments, using complimentary tools at Invested Interests.com, for involvement in this region. This is the first time individual investors in the United States have had direct access to this screening information. more > >
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Invested Interests Featured in Alternet
Alternet.org
Read this great article about social investing by Zach Pelta-Heller at Alternet. If you are unfamiliar with Alternet, they are one of the web's best sources of independent journalism. Our site was overrun with traffic after this story was posted! more > >
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U.S. Socially Responsible Investment Assets Grew Faster than Rest of Investment World Over Last Decade
Social Investment Forum
Socially responsible investment (SRI) assets grew faster than the entire universe of managed assets in the United States during the last 10 years, according to the Social Investment Forum’s fifth biennial report on SRI trends. more > >
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Invested Interests.com’s take on May-June 2006 Market Decline
Invested Interests.com
Whether it is the heat, kids being out of school, or summer vacation planning, the stock market usually tends to soften/fall during the summer months. This year is no different. For those of you actively in the market, your next statements will reflect a broad pulling back of all the major indices by way of a healthy decline in your balances.
Will it last? Economists are actively debating this. The main point of contention is whether inflation – the term used to describe the rising level of prices for basic necessities like food, clothing and gas – is growing at a manageable rate. If inflation grows too fast, the economy will become crippled by these higher prices – also causing the U.S. Dollar to become devalued relative to other currencies. The flip side is that if we have no-to-negative inflation, there is little predictability of future prices. In many ways, this second possibility is a much worse scenario. The Federal Reserve has historically practiced a policy to maintain a steady rate of positive inflation. However, with the recent rapid increases in energy prices, this may be hard to do. The uncertainty around inflation and the methods with which the Fed will address it, is a root cause of the recent market fluctuation. more > >
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Looking for Interns!
Invested Interests.com
Yep, we're looking for some interns to help us with all the work pilling up around the office.
The official title of the position is Marketing and Content Coordinator. In a nutshell, we need some motivated individuals to help us develop and market social investing content to NGOs and relevant websites. We are located in Emeryville, CA, but the position can be filled remotely. Send us an email if you are interested.
This position is perfect for someone that is interested in socially responsible investing and would like to work with a firm that is becoming the online leader in social investing. more > >
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California Clean Tech Compitition
Clean Tech Open
For our visitors interested in starting a clean technology company - check out the California Clean Tech Compitition. This business plan compitition has 5 categories focused on different clean technology topics.
This competition is sponsored by some of the venture firms behind Google and Amazon - so you will be rubbing shoulders with some of the best minds around even if you don't win.
With prizes valued at over $500,000 how can you afford not to participate? more > >
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Net Impact Presentation
Invested Interests
Download Brandon's presentation from the Net Impact Conference.
Let us know what you think.
Many MBA students from throughout the United States attended the panel discussion and showed great interest in social investing.
more > >
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Asylum Access Fundraiser - April 23!
Asylum Access.org
Win dinner with Dave Eggers! Snag a round of golf at the Olympic Club! Hear Pagan Kennedy speak! All this and more at Asylum Access's Spring Soiree & Auction on April 23 in the Hastings Skyroom, SF – an afternoon of fun and entertainment in support of refugee rights.
Asylum Access is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that helps refugees get asylum in the first countries to which they flee.
Visit Asylum Access's website to register for the event on April 23. more > >
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We now have Sudan and Darfur Data
Invested Interests.com
We are excited to be the first investment advisor with Sudan and Darfur investment screening data. This is the same data feed that the University of California and CalPERS are using to divest their billion dollar portfolios from the region.
Our investment clients now have immediate access to this information.
Soon, we will also be incorporating this information into the mutual fund database tool. more > >
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Don't withhold too Much!
USA Today
'Taxpayers overpaid their federal income taxes by a record 29% in both 2003 and 2004, according to a USA TODAY analysis of Internal Revenue Service data.'
'The extra withholding gives the government an interest-free loan worth more than $10 billion a year, equal to about $100 per tax return.' more > >
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Investing for Retirement when You're Young
Yahoo Finance
'As I told Joseph in yesterday's column, 'Saving when you expect to be rich,' don't pass on the opportunity to contribute to Roth IRA
or traditional IRA accounts in your 20s. Thirty-forty years of investment earnings can make these acorns into mighty oaks.' - author more > >
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The Ultimate Fuel Efficiency Spreadsheet
NHTSA
This is an excel file that lists the fuel efficiency for every car currently manufactured. You can use it to sort, etc.
There is a .pdf on the NHTSA website that is easier on the eyes. more > >
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Jonathan Terry
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Calculating Financial Performance's Link to Environmental Governance
Environment Agency
I found a great research paper by England's Environment Agency.
A great read for those researching the link between financial performance and environmental issues. more > >
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Ian McCann
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100 Top Sustainable Companies as Reported at Davos
Innovest
The companies that have been included on this list have outperformed their index over the last 5 years. more > >
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Hybrid Fever
Corporate Knights
We read Corporate Knights all the time. It's like the Canadian version of Invested Interests!
This article compares and ranks fuel efficient automobiles.
For our non-metric readers (ii Staff included), remember:
1 km = 0.621371192 miles and
1 liter = 0.264172051 gallons more > >
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Nanotechnology and Potential Investment Risk
Innovest
As investors we see and read all the hype about nanotechnology. Most companies involved with this industry are years away from developing final products, however, the potential is conisdered so great that money is flooding into research.
We are not alarmists, but there may also be risks with this type of technology. The industry could quickly sour if a few early products fail or cause environmental harm. This Innovest paper does a great job of laying out these risks. more > >
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Good Credit Cards?
Co-op America - Real Money
What makes credit cards harmful?
Can a credit card be socially responsible?
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U.S. to probe Toyota hybrid patents
CNNMoney.com
Trade body to investigate whether automaker infringed on patent held by Solomon Technologies. more > >
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What's Goin' On with Social Investing - 2005
Social Investment Forum
Here's everything you want to know about social investing. The industry has come a long way and continues to be one of the fastest growing investment segments. more > >
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Emissions Trading Research
Pew Center on Climate Change
Energy credits and trading will only become a larger part of the investment universe. This article details some of the experiences the United States has had with energy trading. more > >
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Mom and Pop Coffee
Invested Interests
If you appreciate high quality coffee, but get tired of the same national chain coffee shops, then we have a website you might want to check out. It is Mom and Pop Coffee, and its purpose is simple: to compile a list of unique, independently run coffee shops and to build a database of consumer reviews on these shops.
Karl, the force behind MomAndPopCoffee, is a good friend of Invested Interests. Check out this project. Thanks Karl. more > >
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SF Green Festival
Frank Galea's Blog
I attended the San Francisco Green Festival over the 11/5-11/6 weekend. It is a beautiful sight to witness speakers, sponsors and attendees coming together from far and near to support their shared vision of a sustainable,
humane world.
Most impressed by the Green Builders! more > >
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Brandon Small to Speak at Stanford University
Net Impact
On November 12th, Brandon Small (Invested Interests' founder) will be presenting at the Net Impact 2005 Conference. His presentation is titled 'Where to Invest My Money.' The keynote speaker for the conference is Al Gore, former Vice President of the United States.
A full copy of the presentation will be available next week on Invested Interests' website. Check back. more > >
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BattleStock.com - Virtual Stock Exchange
BattleStock.com
BattleStock.com hosts online investing competitions. It is a great place to learn or enhance investing skills. Site features include: traders forum, quotes, charts, news, tips, articles and more. Registration is free. more > >
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Performance by Industry
MSN Money
This site is perfect for people running portfolios based on industry sectors. Remember, it is as much the correlation and relationship between securities as it is the specific risk/return of a single security that determines portfolio return.
Also, you can use this information to deduce where Wall Street thinks we are in the business cycle. more > >
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Check on your IRS Refund!
Internal Revenue Service
A reader just told us about an improved refund tracking service at the IRS. You need to know your SS#, filing status, and exact refund amount to search. However, you can get detailed information about when it is coming and if the IRS has your correct address.
Click on the link that reads 'Where's my Refund.' more > >
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More U.S. Companies Reporting on Social and Environmental Issues
Social Investment Research Analysts Network (SIRAN)
A growing number of the largest publicly traded U.S. companies are reporting annually on their environmental and social performance just as they do on their financial performance, according to a new study by the Social Investment Research Analysts Network (SIRAN). more > >
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Introduction to Socially Responsible Investing - Part I
ii Staff
We've written an article about getting started in Socially Responsible Investing. Let us know if you have any questions. Here's an excerpt:
'You may drag your recycling to the curb once a week and insist on recycled paper at the supermarket - but do you also consider investing with your conscience? Maybe you’ve purchased a t-shirt from American Apparel instead of Gap to protest their use of overseas sweatshops – but do you know if your mutual fund owns Gap? Do you know that if you own stock, you own a proportionate share of that company? Did you even know that mutual funds own stock in individual companies – usually around 100 different companies, some of which you may avoid as a consumer (or some you may have actively protested against)?' more > >
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Choosing an IRA
Foundation for Investor Education
A great article by a group - the Foundation for Investor Education - that appears to have been set up to educate the country on investing. Well, we had never heard of them, but the article is good. more > >
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About Fees - Investing 101
LA Times
Fees, over time, eat away at returns. This article summarizes the main fees you pay in mutual funds and with brokers. Like anything, look for low fees and great service. more > >
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Has social investing lost its way?
CS Monitor - by G. Jeffrey MacDonald
Paul Hawken - of Smith and Hawken fame - wrote a scathing article about the social investing industry in 2004. This piece discusses the issues Paul raised and the responses from those he critiqued.
(Thanks Bryan. We want to publish articles that present all the issues raised with social investing - critical and supporting. This was a great article and we are happy to post a link to it.)
Invested Interests.
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The Trouble with Wal-Mart - An interview with Liza Featherstone
Stay Free Magazine
Stay Free talks to the author of "Selling Women Short: The Landmark Battle for Workers' Rights at Wal-Mart" - Liza Featherstone. Dukes v. Wal-Mart is a class action suit against Wal-Mart on behalf of women employees throughout the United States. Liza's book chronicles the efforts of these women. more > >
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Globalization, freedom of expression, the Internet
me
Buzzword: “globalization”. Cliché:we are empowered by the Internet.
Singapore, 4 million people 16 time zones or 8500 miles from me. Economically connected, there is no doubt. Singapore is US’s 11th trading partner; US, Singapore’s 2nd... stable political climate, docile workforce make Singapore attractive to our companies but come at the cost of freedom of expression and true democracy for Singaporeans. Read about Martyn See, film maker being persecuted for expressing himself. What can we do about it? more > >
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Macroblog take on Recent Fed Hike
Macroblog
This is a great posting about the responsibilities of the Federal Reserve Board when making interest rate decisions.
'It is the job of the central bank to maintain confidence in the value of a nation's currency. That standard is not without its ambiguities, but I think the metric of a rate of inflation that does not substantially distort the individual decisions of consumers and businesses is a pretty darn good one. We look at 'core inflation' because we think these sorts of measures give us the best indications of whether we are on track to meet that objective. Asking the central bank to do more than that is not only unrealistic -- it is dangerous.' more > >
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When the Landlord Is Muslim
New York Times
I saw this article on the NY Times website. I thought some readers at Invested Interests may not have heard about Shariah-compliant investing. more > >
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Psst: Want to Know My Net Worth?
NYTimes.com
I found this article in the business section of the New York Times. It is very interesting. I have some friends posting their finances on blogs - they actually seem to get great feedback/advice.
Here's an excerpt:
'The blogosphere is filled with forums on politics and music, and with intimate chronicles about relationships. But for an increasing number of people, like Mr. Wang, blogging is all about the money.' more > >
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What are Exchange Traded Funds - ETFs
Yahoo Finance
Exchange-Traded Funds, or ETFs, are index funds that trade just like stocks on major stock exchanges. Want to invest in the market quickly and cheaply? ETFs are the most practical vehicle. They help the investor focus on what is most important, choice of asset classes.
For an investor that wants to manage a portfolio, this is also the best way to keep your costs low. I found this article on Yahoo about ETFs. more > >
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Blog Review by Justice E.R.
Justice E.R.
Here is what Justice E.R. wrote about us:
'I want to take some time to introduce a web site that I have recently become aware of. Invested Interests is a site that is leading the way in promoting a vital component in the fight to change the direction of our country and ultimately our world. In addition to recently winning the Macromedia Site of the Day award, they are sucessfully raising awareness through their promotion of socially responsible investing. In this age when multi-national companies control vast amounts of resources, it is important that we make our voices heard at the stockholders meetings as well as at the ballot box. Whether or not your investment is small or large, take the time to check out their site. Invested Interests is leading the way to a brighter future for all of us.'
Thanks!
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Just Coffee
Co-op America - Real Money
I see that someone had posted an article on coffee below.
This article describes the coffee industry and how fair trade coffee helps the farmers that grow it.
And here's an article about the coffee pot in the picture.
The Famous Coffee Pot
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Conflict Diamond Music Video
Kanye West
I am posting this because I see that someone has put an article up about conflict diamonds and I know the ii people are really concerned about this issue too. Here is one of the best videos I've seen in a long time - a new video by Kanye West about "Blood Diamonds." Click on the 'Diamonds' video at the bottom of the homepage.
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Diamonds are forever? (Conflict Diamonds - About and Alternatives)
United Nations
This issue is very important to us. Conflict diamonds perpetuate violence in the most war-torn regions of the world. We know that many of our readers are the age when they may be buying an engagement ring soon. Please read about this issue and learn about Conflict Free diamonds.
Amnesty International
Co-op America's National Green Pages
Global Witness
International Labour Organization
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Risk and Return Study of SRI
SRI Compass - European Based
A solid and brief analysis of recent risk return tradeoffs for investing in SRI. Note: Especially in the US during the past 10 years, there has been very little difference between the return and/or variance of returns for SRI funds as compared to non-SRI funds. more > >
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Company specific social information.
Responsible Shopper.org
Discover the good, the bad and the ugly behind the products you buy everyday — from clothing to shoes to toothpaste. more > >
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Find out how the executives of major companies contribute to political campaigns.
BuyBlue.org
We know BuyBlue.org is a very political site, and we at Invested Interests have decided to stay out of politics for now, but the information is just too good not to mention. BlueBlue.org researched the top three executives for almost all large US corporations to find out what political party they contribute to. We've never seen anything like this, and as they mention, a visitor could use their information to 'Buy Red' too. more > >
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Independent Coffee Shop Finder
Decoder
Support your local indie coffee shop. The coffee is usually better anyway. Just enter your zip code and it will pull up reviews of all your local independent coffee shops and also show you how many Starbucks are around. The best part is that they have made the code for their site available for download. You could set this up in any country and for any retail industry. more > >
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Refugee Transitions
RefTrans.org
Refugee Transitions has partnered with Investsed Interests to provide investments to their employees and supporters. We have helped them to create an investment policy consistent with their social mission. We apply the investment policy to their employee retirement plan and endowment assets.
Refugee Transitions assists refugee and immigrant families in becoming self-sufficient in the U.S. by providing volunteer and staff-directed program services that help them attain the English language, life, job, and academic skills they need to succeed in their new communities. more > >
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It's hard to figure out how to pay for college. FinAid is a reputable site with calculators that work.
FinAid.com
The funny thing about college is that you spend so many years studying in order to get in, and then nobody explains how to pay for it! Well, this site has calculators that explain almost everything to do with college finances. The calculators are really good, but may be a bit complicated. If you need help, let us know. more > >
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Don't know what you're talking about? When we don't we look it up - unless we can't spell it either!
InvestorWords.com
Let's face it, financial terms barely make sense even when you are looking directly at a definition - but at least this site has all the definitions. Bookmark the site and check out financial terms as they come up in your life. We do it all the time - it's like continuing education that never ends. more > >
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Lighten up.
Co-op American and DSIRE
Here's our take. Solar can now save you a lot of money on electricity bills and your taxes. And people tell us that the technology is getting better and can help you drive. Good luck with that.
Here's a link to a database of State incentives for renewable energy - DSIRE
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List and Links of Major Market Crashes.
Invested Interests
1630s - Tulip Bulb Craze (Holland)
1720 - South Sea Bubble
1837 - Panic of 1837 in US
1847 - The bursting of the UK railway bubble
1873 - Financial Crash of 1873
1929 – The big one. The beginning of the Great Depression
1. RCA $505 to $2 ½
2. GE 396 ½ to $8 ½
3. Montgomery Ward 137 7/8 to $6 ½
1987 - Black Monday – Stock market crash of 1987 (October)
2000 to 2002 - Dot.com bubble bursts sending the NASDAQ down approximately 80%
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Yo, who made your jeans?
SF Chronicle
Ok, GAP is the ultimate sweatshop company - right? Well, you can say that and it may be true, but they are making a real attempt to document and improve the working conditions of their factories and sub-contractors. Read the report, it isn't even over-the-top flattering. In the SRI community, GAP has turned heads with this report. more > >
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Our Canadian Inspiration!
Corporate Knights
If you're in Canada, or want to be, check out Corporate Knights. They are a progressive and entertaining publication. Their mission is to increase the transparency of corporate practices and make businesses more responsible. How can you argue with that? more > >
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Retail Stores using Sweatshops
Co-op America
It looks like we've got quite a few 'flunkies' in this group. With stores outsourcing, they seem to be paying less attention to the working conditions of employees. Send them a message by contacting them directly or spending your money elsewhere. more > >
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U.S. Technology and Lessons from Climate Change
PewClimate.org
This is a great research report from a reputable organization. more > >
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Oil and Supply.
Mother Jones
As drivers, social activists, and investors, we are all affected by oil and energy costs. This article is great for laying a foundation about the world's current energy condition. more > >
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The United Nations goes gaming for food aid.
United Nations
We heard about this on the BBC, but didn't believe it. Believe it. This is a video game created by the United Nations to allow anyone to experience delivering humanitarian aid. Is it better than Madden 05? No. more > >
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SF sweatshops out! (I've seen these - they're real)
SF Guardian
As activists and bureaucrats chiseled out the final details of a historically rigorous, sweat-free purchasing standard for San Francisco, state agents raided dozens of garment manufacturing plants throughout California. The actions shed light on the stubborn ills of substandard wages and working conditions in the clothing industry. But labor advocates say raids have only a limited impact on the problem – and San Francisco's pending law may offer a more systemic remedy. more > >
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Were the hippies right all along?
Rolling Stone
The federal officials and industry representatives had assembled to discuss a disturbing new study that raised alarming questions about the safety of a host of common childhood vaccines administered to infants and young children. According to a CDC epidemiologist named Tom Verstraeten, who had analyzed the agency's massive database containing the medical records of 100,000 children, a mercury-based preservative in the vaccines -- thimerosal -- appeared to be responsible for a dramatic increase in autism and a host of other neurological disorders among children. more > >
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Where Computer Waste Goes
Greenpeace
We came across this slideshow of computer waste. It's something you don't think about every day. In the Bay Area we have companies that collect computer waste, wrap it up and ship it in containers to China. It's cheaper to collect the stuff in the US, ship it thousands of miles, and then dismantle it - strange world. more > >
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Real Estate Fees and the Internet
BambiBlogs
We can debate forever whether these assets are richly priced, or when the bubble will burst. But one thing seems undeniably rich -- those 5% to 6% commissions consumers are still paying to real-estate brokers. Those fees haven't budged in years, despite the ubiquity of information on the Internet that's caused other intermediary fees to plunge as consumers learn to do their own information gathering. The real-estate-broker fee is outdated, hard to justify and unsustainable, according to Steven Levitt, a University of Chicago economist, and author of 'Freakonomics,' a must-read book for anyone who likes to turn conventional wisdom on its head. more > >
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Guerillas in the List - Craigslist Foundation turns its energy to green networking
Grist Magazine
Since its founding in 1995, Craigslist has gained a devoted following in cities around the world. As filmmaker Michael Ferris Gibson showed in his recent documentary '24 Hours on Craigslist,' the online community board brings strangers together for all sorts of transactions and revelations. Now the website's namesake foundation -- whose raison d'être is strengthening community by supporting local nonprofits -- is developing a new environmental network. more > >
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My Kind of Down - Chicago Climate Exchange paves the way for U.S. emissions trading
Grist Magazine
The Oakland airport seems perfectly situated. Unlike many urban airports, which require an expensive taxi trip or hour-long train ride to reach the city where you thought you'd just arrived, downtown lies mere minutes away. Such convenience is possible because the runways sit on a former wetland at the edge of San Francisco Bay. But this prime location could prove costly. more > >
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Sustainable clothes from American Apparel!
American Apparel
American Apparel’s latest innovation, the Sustainable Edition, made with 100% USDA Certified Organic Cotton, is our first step in addressing the environmental crisis caused by the use of pesticides during the cotton cultivation process. We now offer many of our most popular styles in organic cotton and plan to further integrate sustainable cotton into our production. more > >
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100 Best Corporate Citizens for 2005
Business Ethics Magazine
We've reduced diesel engine emissions by 90 percent — and within 10 years, we believe we’ll be at zero or close to zero emissions,” said Tim Solso, chairman and CEO of Cummins, Inc., the Columbus, Ind.-based engine maker in the No. 1 spot this year among the 100 Best Corporate Citizens. “Cummins is the best in the world when it comes to air-emissions reduction research,” Solso added. Plus, over the last decade, Cummins has spent more than half its in-house research and development dollars on emission-reduction technologies. more > >
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What's The Fed Up To? - This is a great, great blog, if you're an economics nerd
Macroblog
In my previous post I noted that (a) for the period from June 2003, when the FOMC lowered the funds rate to 1 percent, through June 2004, when they began the current string of rate increases, the federal funds rate was somewhat lower than would be predicted by a Taylor rule describing 'typical' Fed behavior on the basis of realized inflation and deviations of output from it's 'potential'; and (b) that departure has disappeared as a result of FOMC rate decisions since that time. Here's a version of the graph I showed in that earlier post, isolating the period since 2000. more > >
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10 Best Performing Industries, 10 Worst Performing Industries
MSN Money
This is great resource to get a feel of the major movements between industries. If you are selecting investments on you own, you don't want to be swimming upstream. However, use this information with a grain of salt, the best industries today can quickly turn sour. more > >
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College Savings Plans — School Yourself Before You Invest
NASD
We all want to get our money's worth. This is true when it comes to paying for a college education — but it's also true when it comes to investing for higher education. Since 1997, investors have had the opportunity to contribute to Section 529 college savings plans, which offer tax advantages that have made them a popular investment vehicle for saving for college. The good news is that there is no shortage of college savings plans to choose from — especially given the fact that in many cases you do not need to be a resident of a state to invest in that state's college savings plan. But select with care! Virtually no two plans are the same. Doing your 529 homework is essential because: more > >
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An interesting read on saving money.
Pueblo, CO
This is site put up by the city of Pueblo, CO to help its citizens make smart financial decisions. The site is in Spanish too! more > >
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For basic and unbiased investment research, it's hard to beat Morningstar
Morningstar.com
The truth is, most investment advisors use Morningstar to do their research. Morningstar does not sell mutual funds, they are not an online broker, and they are easy to read and understand. Morninstar is a great place to start for any question you have about investing. They even have a section on SRI investment. more > >
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Earth Day Turns 35
E Magazine
Earth Day turns 35 today, but how much celebration is warranted in light of the range of environmental crises confronting the planet? This piece from E/The Environmental Magazine reflects on the pulse of the planet—and the environmental movement—on Earth Day 2005. Gloom aside, it also reminds us of many ways to get involved as volunteers and activists for the protection of our planet. more > >
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