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Green Consumerism: Behavior or Myth?
The 14th floor of the NVC held this timely program on March 15th. The Sustainability Practice Network (SPN) and the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity (ZCCI) hosted the event Jacquie Ottman, author of The New Rules of Green Marketing, moderated a panel to discuss green consumerism. Daniel Katz of the Overbrook Foundation along with David … Continue reading
Klout 73: Charlie Sheen 93
Do you have a twitter account? Do you have a facebook account? Chances are, you’ve probably answered yes to both. But the real question is, do you know your klout score? Klout is the standard for influence which uses your facebook and twitter accounts to measure the influence you have in the realm of social media, … Continue reading
B.A.R.U.C.H.
B.A.R.U.C.H. Beyond Any Repair, Uncommunicative and Considerably Hindering Yes, we all know it, we’ve all dealt with it—the horrific, absolutely atrocious administrative services available at yours truly, Baruch College. Baruch, you and I need to have a little chat. It’s time you step up your game. Financial Aid & Bursar’s— D+ Completely unwillingly, … Continue reading
Brush up your ethics
by Danny Battista, original submitted as an essay on the topic of ethics Too often we are bombarded with what seems like a constant stream of reports of unethical behavior – reports about our lawmakers, public officials, religious leaders, educators, and those in the business world. Indeed, unethical behavior exists everywhere in our world. Ethics … Continue reading
Cheese, Crackers…Social Activism, Anyone?
I’d never been much for political or religious debates. Growing up in the South, I found it almost impossible to express my burgeoning views about delicate subjects without backlash or biblical proverbs slapped across my forehead. The comments I grew accustomed to hearing were usually followed by riotous laughter, a wide grin of missing teeth, and a … Continue reading
Who is Mr. Brainwash?
“Exit through the Gift Shop”—an incredible feast for your eyes, made for your viewing pleasure that will leave you hungry for more from these street artists. Some people call it graffiti, but it’s beyond a can of spray paint and just any building wall. Carmen Gray from TotalFilm.com said this documentary is “as diverting as … Continue reading
One Day My Tv is Going to Lose the War
I don’t usually spend too much time watching TV unless House, Archer, or SVU is on. Ok, I also settle for Royal Pains and White Collar occasionally. But other than that I like to catch a few shows while I’m having my 9pm dinner after class during the week. I think I get more stressed … Continue reading
RES9800 Guest Speaker: John Kilpatrick
Dr. John A. Kilpatrick, PhD, MRICS joined the February 23rd class to talk about the specialized valuation work his firm does. He was in NYC to look at a prominent brownfield site receiving interest in Queens. His company, Greenfield Advisors, is best known for doing crisis valuations of real estate and in particular environmental disasters. … Continue reading
Of string, sealing wax, and other (not so) fancy stuff
By Helen Serebin Sam Alfano, a WWII vet, saved everything. He died on Tuesday, just shy of 92. Packing up his apartment, below is a sample of the items we found, all meticulously stored and organized. Old stove burner grates and handles Floor waxer brushes and spare parts (no floor waxer though) Small plastic bags … Continue reading
“Our Brand is Crisis”
“¡Si se puede!” Yes, you can! In the most crucial election at the time, Bolivia was suffering another decade of poverty, high unemployment, and corruption. This documentary, “Our Brand is Crisis”, returns to the country’s most crucial election and demonstrates how the marketing of a political campaign caused the country to suffer a severe … Continue reading
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