For the past five years, Gulf area residents have struggled to rebuild roads, homes, schools and businesses devastated by Katrina. To help rebuild childhoods, national non-profit KaBOOM! has channeled more than $9,975,000 into the Gulf and mobilized 31,325 volunteers to build playgrounds in the areas hit hardest by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. In New Orleans, on August 26th and 27th, to commemorate the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, KaBOOM! will build its 135th and 136th playgrounds in the Gulf since the storms. While every KaBOOM! playground build is an inspiring event, those in honor of the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina will give volunteers a special chance to reflect on the storms' impact while they work to renew their neighborhoods. KaBOOM! playground builds transform empty lots into colorful new playgrounds in just one day, making tangible progress that sparks neighbors to take on the larger problems the region continues to face. With the generous support of funders such as Jim and Donna Barksdale, The Home Depot Foundation, Marriott International, Playworld Systems Inc., Fannie Mae, NBA Cares, the DJR Foundation, AmeriCares, the Walt Disney Company and ING DIRECT, KaBOOM! has given 90,156 children from Houston to Mobile a place to play every day and just be kids. While playgrounds are important for all children, they're critically important for children who need to de-stress and work through traumatic events. KaBOOM! began planning playground projects in the area shortly after Katrina floodwaters receded. "When we went in to build our first playground after the storm, those outside the area were incredulous, believing that playgrounds were the last thing people needed in the midst of the devastation," said Darell Hammond, CEO and Co-founder, KaBOOM! "But hundreds of residents flocked to the project to help give their children a safe place to escape the stress of the rebuilding effort and reclaim their childhood. Our first post-Katrina Gulf build was on December 17th, and for many, it was their only Christmas gift to their children." Hundreds of tearful residents turned out to get to work rebuilding, and to renew a sense of normalcy and safety for their children. After finishing the December 17th build, and seeing firsthand how the experience transformed the community, Darell promised to build 100 playgrounds in the areas affected by the storms. KaBOOM! delivered on this promise in 2008, but continues to bring substantial resources on the Gulf because the need remains so great. This need stretched well beyond giving children somewhere to spend time. In the months after the storm, when the children drew their dream playgrounds for the KaBOOM! design team, children consistently drew their houses on top of the playground, and sometimes drew their playgrounds on top of hills. Childhood behavior experts theorize that this expressed a feeling that their houses would be safe on a KaBOOM! playground, and that these playgrounds represented something good, safe, and permanent, qualities children desperately need. In many areas, the playground was the first permanent structure to be rebuilt. KaBOOM! Gulf Highlights

• New Orleans proper has received 57 KaBOOM! playgrounds, with 19 built in partnership with the Recovery School District and eight built with area charter schools. KaBOOM! is so well known in the city that staff members wearing KaBOOM!-branded shirts and jackets are regularly stopped by former volunteers who share stories about the playgrounds they helped build.
• To commemorate the year-mark of Hurricane Katrina, KaBOOM!, The Home Depot, Playworld Systems and Hands On Network mobilized thousands of volunteers to build ten playgrounds in just four days, Aug. 28-31, 2006.
• On June 14, 2008, KaBOOM! built our 100th playground in the Gulf Coast in Bay St. Louis where the initiative began.
• In June 2009, after volunteering at 16 playground builds, Linda Prout funded a playground build in memory of her son. Since then, she's gone on to volunteer for 12 more playground builds for a grand total of 28 projects.
• In March 2010, KaBOOM! and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons built a state-of-the-art multi-generational playspace in Metarie, just outside of New Orleans. More than 600 volunteers worked side by side to build a new playground and outdoor exercise equipment to keep the adults active too.

To kick off the two builds honoring the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, volunteers will be given a chance to reflect on the past five years and share their families' experience during and after the storm. Then, all attention will be turned toward building a playground and getting the job done the KaBOOM! way, with lots of music and energy and fun.

Sustainable Life Media launched its proprietary research division, SLM Insights™ today and announced the immediate availability of two new reports: "The 2009 Sustainability Initiatives Report," and "Exporting Textiles: The March to Sustainability". Created in conjunction with Zumer.com and cKinetics, the inaugural reports provide a range of new insights across the sustainability industry. The 2009 Sustainability Initiatives Study, a joint venture between SLM Insights and Zumer.com, compares corporations’ sustainability activities in 38 categories and identifies each as either responsive to regulatory pressure or compliance requirements or conversely as more forward-looking and reflective of a commitment to sustainability leadership and innovation. Results were compiled by researching over 6,000 sustainability initiatives, a survey of 1,700 consumers and dozens of expert interviews. Among other things, the study revealed a broad shift in corporate sustainability reporting toward more socially-focused initiatives, particularly improved reporting on employee wages, training and benefits, community giving and occupational health and safety. cKinetics, a venture accelerator, partnered with SLM Insights to provide a rare look at key trends driving adoption of materials requirements across the India based textile supply chain as part of their India Carbon Outlook, an independent information marketplace which leverages data in tracking actions and impact related to India's carbon footprint. "We are excited by the opportunity to bring to market some unique new research which we believe addresses some of the gaps in currently available insight across the full eco-system of stakeholders impacting sustainable innovation," said KoAnn Skrzyniarz, Founder and CEO of Sustainable Life Media. "Our goal as a company is to help drive more rapid environmental and social innovation. Providing access to new data-driven insights and benchmarking studies will help. We are grateful to be working with these two partners, and others which we will be announcing shortly, to help bring new insight and perspective to the community of businesses seeking avenues to profitably leverage sustainability as a driver of innovation." SLM Insights is a platform that provides the brands community access to some of the most innovative research on the market today. From learning the industry's best practices around CSR to understanding what consumers are searching for "beyond green," SLM Insights' research will provide businesses with actionable information that gives them a way to stay one step ahead of the market. SLM Insights will release two inaugural reports: "Sustainability Initiatives Report" A joint venture between SLM Insights and Zumer.com, this 130-page report tracks the sustainability activities of 100 companies in 10 industries, analyzing what activity occurred in 2009 and what to expect in 2010. For sustainability executives, the report provides detailed analysis of industry trends and rankings useful in benchmarking performance and goal setting for 2011. Complimentary executive summary download is available at www.sustainablelifemedia.com/insights "Exporting Textiles: The March to Sustainability" As the textile supply chain has evolved to meet changing price and quality demands from the global marketplace, so has the sophistication of buyers in tracking their suppliers. In the mid-1990s, buyers added a new dimension to their requirements, and began making demands regarding health, safety and labor conditions. Global manufacturing centers have increasingly had to respond not only to local requirements but also to global ones. This report provides a current benchmark of leadership practices at top firms. Complimentary report excerpt download is available at www.sustainablelifemedia.com/insights About Sustainable Life Media Sustainable Life Media (SLM) is the leading producer of sustainable business conferences and educational events, with additional products and services designed to inspire and equip businesses to profitably innovate for sustainability. These include targeted e-newsletters, online learning programs, various community membership levels, the flagship Sustainable Brands conference and now, research. SLM delivers information on the who, what and how of environmental and social innovation, and helps community members connect with thought leaders, peers, partners and solutions providers who can help them quickly reach their goals. For more information, please visit: http://www.sustainablelifemedia.com/about. To subscribe to SLM Newsletters for free, please visit http://www.sustainablelifemedia.com/newsletters.

/PRNewswire/ - CORE K12, an international education company dedicated to providing useful, practical technology solutions to K-12 educators, announced today the release of Seedplay. In the face of unprecedented economic challenges, Seedplay provides educators with a low-cost, high-tech solution that maximizes student engagement, enrollment, and achievement. Seedplay leverages the iGeneration's natural affinity for social networking to link learning to leadership. Seedplay empowers every student to identify a real world problem facing their school or community, which they can then address with a solution in the form of a project. Students form teams, launch their projects, and tap into a global support network of micro-funders and fans who help them reach their goals. Students grow this support network over time and use it in future projects. Developed by Harlan Gaston and marketed by CORE K12, Seedplay is designed to help students identify a need within their community, propose a solution in the form of a project plan, form a team of peer collaborators, and reach a variety of potential funders, micro-donors and stakeholders across the globe who support them in completing each project. Teachers use the Seedplay curriculum to guide students through a process of creating a project plan, which includes action plans, budgets and organizational models to govern each project. "The building blocks of every successful human endeavor are part of the Seedplay curriculum," explains Gaston. "Entrepreneurs, executives, researchers, and virtually all professionals at the top of their industry utilize a particular skill set that we offer students who use Seedplay. We created the program as a platform to engage and empower the full spectrum of students across curricula, from the most at-risk to those identified as gifted. In any case, we have real data showing that students taking part in Seedplay are raising their education to the next level." Kevin Howell, CORE K12 president, adds, "During our recent pilot program at Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles Unified School District, we worked with a population of 1,800 students, of which more than 40% are in foster care and have an API below 600. Many just don't show up for school or have any incentive to participate once they arrive. Of the 180 students involved with the Seedplay pilot program this summer, all had improved attendance and showed real engagement in their classes. And several students have actual projects that are in the funding stage right now." "Turning around disengaged students while keeping the brightest interested is a real challenge for us," concurs Maynard Brown, teacher at Crenshaw High School Business Academy. "We are always seeking new ways to create learning opportunities that are challenging and enriching. Seedplay fit the bill because it supports learning in a way this generation of students, called the iGeneration, understands and with which they interact on a daily basis. They have grown up understanding social networking and its power to make things happen. Because Seedplay supports a real project for a real cause using real donations, the students aren't playing or simulating, they are doing! We are all looking forward to next year with more students involved." Schools that license Seedplay (www.seedplay.com), currently in beta format) receive full service, in-person and online professional development for administrators and faculty, and a 24/7 help desk. Seedplay offers a supplemental online 'writing across curricula' program to help students develop action plans, budgets, and identify the community or other organization their project will benefit. Once a project is submitted to their faculty sponsor for final approval, the projects are published to the project gallery on Seedplay.com and can be shared and discovered by the public. Anyone interested in funding the project logs in and offers a donation in any denomination as low as $0.01 to the project of their choice, using a credit card or PayPal account. Others will simply become 'Followers' of the project and can offer moral support, and securely answer questions from the project's founding team. All communications are public and security protocols protect the identity of the children, while enabling them to invite their support network to their next project. Donors come from around the globe. The projects eventually travel full-circle when the students receive feedback from the stakeholders. This is gathered through surveys regarding the value generated from their projects at various steps along the way, right through to project completion. Schools license Seedplay based on enrollment, with pricing available on a school or district basis. Seedplay is effective across the curriculum, but is especially well suited to drop-out prevention and community service programs. Call 888-778-7737 for more information on Seedplay pricing. CORE K12 press contact is Peggy Fernau at 405-258-7328 or Peggy@Lanierthinking.com. About CORE K12 - Core K12 Education (CORE K12) is a division of CORE ECS, based in the United States. CORE K12 delivers highly customized solutions to meet the specific needs of State and Local Education Agencies (SEAs/LEAs) and school districts. Our unique and innovative products and services include state-of-the-art, technology-based formative assessment systems, innovative intervention curricula, engaging Web-based training, highly effective professional development seminars, and customized content and assessment development. All our programs and services deliver valuable, useful tools for educators from the classroom level through district and/or state level administrators. We currently work with more than 2.5 million students in schools, districts, and states across the country, including the Los Angeles Unified School District, Palm Beach County Public Schools, Orange County Public Schools, the Texas Education Agency, and the Virginia Department of Education. About Harlan Gaston - Harlan Gaston passed by drug dealers, pimps, prostitutes and gang members to attend high school behind the Nickerson Gardens housing projects each day. Despite his unfavorable circumstances, Harlan overcame the streets of Watts to attend Stanford University at the age of 16, and at age 20 became Bertelsmann's youngest and first American Reinhard Mohn Fellow. Trained by the senior executives of Bertelsmann Media divisions worldwide, Harlan (now 28) created Seedplay to help kids develop their own ideas into projects and eventually companies, and to foster entrepreneurship among those who have a dream and the fortitude to see it become a reality.

The newest sessions in the BSR Conference 2010 agenda-featuring a behind-the-scenes look at how NBC is "greening" its productions, an in-depth examination of how corporations are integrating multiple environmental issues into their management programs, and a conversation with LRN Founder and How: Why How We Do Anything Means Everything…in Business (and in Life) author Dov Siedman-each reflect the Conference's "Innovate. Integrate. Inspire." theme. "The key to having a successful sustainability agenda is not only to champion it inside your business yourself, but to inspire others to do the same," said BSR Conference Director Pamela Ellman. "Each of these sessions-and the others we have on the agenda-will illuminate an aspect of the Conference theme that will inspire participants to think of new ways to integrate innovation and sustainability." Here is a sample of the latest sessions reflecting the Conference theme: Innovate | Greening Show Biz: From "30 Rock" to "It's Complicated" To address concerns over waste, energy, and general environmental impacts, the Green Is Universal team at NBC Universal has developed a first-of-its-kind guide that film and television professionals-and other industry practitioners-can can use to reduce the impacts of large-scale productions. In an industry with tight margins, applying robust business strategies and metrics to the use of natural resources and building materials not only saves money, it creates more innovative approaches to productions. This one-hour session features NBC Universal's Vice President, Green is Universal/Sustainability, Beth Colleton, and Green Media Solutions Principal Meredith Bergmann. Integrate | New Expectations: Corporate Environmental Performance With investors, government agencies, and civil society integrating ecosystem services into their expectations of corporate environmental performance, companies are moving beyond single- issue management for environmental challenges, and now including impacts on broad ecological dynamics such as the supply of reliable quantities of water, the cycling of nutrients in soil, and the provision of natural barriers against extreme weather events. This session-featuring speakers from DuPont, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Walt Disney Imagineering-will explore how policy makers and leading companies are integrating ecosystem services into decision-making and the implications of this new trend in corporate environmental performance. Inspire | In Conversation With Dov Siedman As Founder and CEO of LRN, Siedman pioneered the idea that the most principled businesses are the most profitable over the long term. As author of How (Wiley 2007)-called the best business book of 2009 by the Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek-he argues that in our increasingly wired world, people and organizations should devote more time and energy to how they do what they do. Through his work developing ethical corporate cultures at more than 400 companies globally, Siedman has inspired principled performance in business that has given those companies a sustainable competitive advantage. BSR Board Chairman Mats Lederhausen will interview Siedman in this engaging conversation. The BSR Conference 2010-regularly ranked by independent analysts as one of the top corporate responsibility events globally-will give participants the chance to learn at these and other sessions on new ideas and practical solutions for sustainable business. To register and get updates on speakers, sessions, and more, visit www.bsr.org/conference. Media may request a complimentary press pass to the BSR Conference 2010 from BSR Communications Manager Eva Dienel at edienel@bsr.org. About BSR A leader in corporate responsibility since 1992, BSR works with its global network of more than 250 member companies to develop sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. With offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR uses its expertise in the environment, human rights, economic development, and governance and accountability to guide global companies toward creating a just and sustainable world. Visit www.bsr.org for more information.

Multimillion dollar clean tech investments; top ranked in eco-friendly products; lowered emissions Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital convergence technologies and device solutions, today announced the first year results of its sweeping PlanetFirst™ initiative, a companywide commitment to become one of the world's most environmentally friendly companies by 2013. Outlining its progress in achieving the comprehensive sustainability goals laid out under the PlanetFirst™ initiative, Samsung said it invested a total of 1.01 trillion Korean won (about US$865 million) in developing environmentally friendly products and building green manufacturing sites in 2009. The company has also reduced sales-normalized greenhouse emissions* from its manufacturing facilities by 31 percent and increased average energy efficiency of its new products by 16 percent. "Over the past year, Samsung has made a global, companywide commitment to meeting and surpassing our Eco-Management 2013 goals," said Park Sangbum, senior vice president and head of the CS & Environment Center, Samsung Electronics. "We're focused on understanding the impact of everything we do and becoming a true leader in sustainable business practices." Samsung reported its progress across four core objectives laid out under the Eco-Management 2013 initiative, which was unveiled in July 2009: Reducing greenhouse emissions from facilities and products

• As of the first half of 2010, Samsung has reduced sales-normalized greenhouse gas emissions* at its manufacturing facilities by 31 percent from 2008 levels. This puts Samsung well on-track to exceed its target of a 50-percent reduction by 2013.
• New Samsung products are on average 16 percent more energy efficient compared with 2008 levels. With this, estimated indirect carbon emissions from newly introduced Samsung products were reduced by 9.6 million tons from January 2009 through June 2010. This reduction is equivalent to offsetting the greenhouse gases emitted in generating the electricity to power 1 million U.S. households for a year.
• As part of its commitment to transparency, Samsung is also undergoing a third-party verification of greenhouse gas emissions for 39 global manufacturing sites, to be concluded July 2010.

Expanding eco-friendly products offering

• Samsung has attained global eco-labels for 2,134 product models as of June 30, making the company No. 1 in the world for environmentally friendly products for the fourth straight year. Samsung has also already surpassed its intermediary 2010 goal of achieving Good Eco-Product** ratings for 80 percent of its product lines.
• Samsung collected and recycled a total of 240,000 tons of discarded electronics products across 60 countries in 2009. In April 2010, Samsung also registered as an e-Steward Enterprise, meeting the rigorous recycling and e-waste materials management standards of the Basel Action Network, a U.S. non-governmental organization.

Investing in eco-friendly R&D and manufacturing facilities

• Samsung invested a total of 1.01 trillion Korean won (about US$865 million) in environmentally friendly product development and green manufacturing sites in 2009. Of this, 570 billion won (about US$488 million) was invested in development of energy-efficient technologies, environmentally friendly materials and renewable energy projects, and 440 billion won (about US$377 million) was put into pollutant-reducing and energy-efficient manufacturing facilities.
• Samsung also announced plans in May to invest a total of 6 trillion won (about US$5.1 billion) through 2020 in the development of its solar cell business, as part of a new focus on renewable energy.

Building eco-management partnerships with customers and suppliers

• In 2009, Samsung completed a greenhouse gas inventory encompassing 107 partner companies supplying its LCD Business. It will expand the inventory to include all suppliers in South Korea this year, and to its more than 4,000 global suppliers by 2013, establishing a comprehensive carbon management system for its supply chain.
• To support supply partners, Samsung has created a greenhouse gas management module in its e-CIMS (environment-Chemicals Integrated Management System), and will provide information and education for partner firms on greenhouse gas management.

Looking ahead, Samsung has pledged to cut cumulative indirect greenhouse gas emissions from all products by 84 million tons over five years and invest a total of 5.4 trillion won (about US$4.28 billion) in various eco-management programs through 2013. Samsung Electronics released its 2009 - 2010 Sustainability Report in July. For additional information, the report can be located at: http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/citizenship/oursustainabilityreports.html * Greenhouse Gas Emissions Normalized by Sales - Total greenhouse gas emissions are divided by annual revenue in order to provide a consistent measure of green manufacturing efficiency. (unit: tons of CO2e/100 million Korean won revenue) ** Good Eco-Product - Samsung assigns each newly developed product an eco-rating (Eco-Product, Good Eco-Product, or Premium Eco-Product) based on strict internal evaluation criteria. In order to be considered a Good Eco-Product, products must exceed basic industry requirements, exhibit differentiating eco-friendly features and satisfy global eco-mark standards. About Samsung Electronics Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 188,000 people in 185 offices across 65 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

Imagine needing a critical test at your local hospital, but having to wait days to be tested because there was no laboratory professional available to run the tests. This scene seems unimaginable, but with the federal government estimating that nearly 140,000 new medical lab professionals are needed by 2012 and only 50,000 are expected to be trained on time, this scenario is a reality in some parts of the country. Some states, like California, are taking aggressive action to reverse this trend. California's Healthcare Laboratory Workforce Initiative (HLWI), initiated by the Hospital Council of Northern and Central California and supported by the Abbott Fund, has helped to more than double the number of hospitals that provide on-site clinical training for aspiring laboratory science workers. This accomplishment is key since students need to complete clinical training before they can be licensed in California. The HLWI has also helped to ensure hospital training sites expand their programs to allow for more students. "One of HLWI's initiatives, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) and Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Training Grants Program, awarded grants for innovative and creative projects that significantly increased the number of training positions for laboratory technologists in California," said Tim Hamill, M.D., medical director, University of California San Francisco Clinical Laboratories and co-chair, HLWI. "As a result, California is now a national leader in creating new jobs in the laboratory profession." New Training Programs Help Ease Lab Staff Shortages The boost in the Golden State’s lab workforce is helping to ease a serious staffing crisis. The closing of training programs at universities and hospitals, as well as aging lab technologists without an ample supply of successors, led to an average shortage of four full-time employees per hospital laboratory in the state. One factor underlying the shortage in California, and nationwide, is that other health professions, such as nursing, are more known and visible, whereas laboratory professionals work primarily behind the scenes. "Only two new laboratory scientists are entering the field for every seven facing retirement. Lack of public understanding and recognition of what lab workers do means fewer young people learn about laboratory science careers," said Art Sponseller, president/CEO of the Hospital Council. "A major problem has been the small number of accredited education programs in California and around the country, and their inability to train large numbers of students." By helping to establish new training sites, HLWI is motivating hospitals to develop and retain their own staff. Offering training opportunities with pathways for full-time hiring lowers recruitment costs and shortens the learning curve for new workers. Awareness Building Continues Labs Are Vital, a program created by Abbott to increase awareness of the laboratory profession, is also doing its part on a national level through scholarship programs, student outreach initiatives and accredited online advocacy programs. "When exposed to the challenges and opportunities in laboratory sciences, high school and college students respond enthusiastically and realize the important roles that labs play in healthcare and in the lives of patients. Through this program students see firsthand that this important profession is a way to convert their interest in science into a fulfilling career," said Brenda Luna, director, Labs Are Vital. Hamill, while pleased with what HLWI and Labs are Vital have achieved thus far, believes there is much more to do. "It's critical that we continue to consider laboratory professionals as valuable and visible resources for patient care. In order to do so, we must work to provide new tools to make training students less burdensome, encourage establishment of more training sites, and develop preceptor and mentoring programs for interns." About the Healthcare Laboratory Workforce Initiative Spearheaded in 2005 by the Hospital Council of Northern and Central California, in conjunction with the California Hospital Association, HLWI was created to find innovative solutions to the laboratory workforce shortage. The goal of the HLWI is to increase the number of licensed CLS and MLTs in California in order to meet the demand for such workers across industry sectors. Since the program's inception, the Abbott Fund has supported the Healthcare Foundation of Northern and Central California in their efforts to create the future laboratory workforce. About Labs Are Vital Labs Are Vital is a multi-year, multi-faceted education and awareness program sponsored by Abbott Diagnostics. It is designed to elevate the status of lab professionals within the health care community and the general public, address the issues that face the profession today, and serve as a community for professionals to exchange ideas and get new information. The program has a variety of Web-based resources for laboratory professionals, which focus attention on the life-saving work medical laboratory scientists provide in diagnosing disease and improving health outcomes. About the Abbott Fund The Abbott Fund is the philanthropic foundation of Abbott, the global health care company. The Abbott Fund's mission is to create healthier global communities by investing in creative ideas that promote science, expand access to health care and strengthen communities worldwide. For more information, visit www.abbottfund.org. About Abbott Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The company employs approximately 83,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries. Abbott's news releases and other information are available on the company's Web site at www.abbottfund.org.

(Marketwire) - Greenscape Capital Group Inc. ("Greenscape") (TSX VENTURE: GRN) is very pleased to announce that Wells Fargo Bank ("Wells Fargo") has provided Green Park Denver LLC ("GP") with a commitment to fund the debt component of the construction of Green Park's 4,200 stall green parking facility servicing the Denver International Airport. This US $8,500,000 in construction debt funding replaces the previously announced debt funding commitment for the project (see Greenscape News Release April 7, 2010). The Wells Fargo loan is a traditional construction loan with a three year (36 month) term. The Wells Fargo loan shall bear interest from the date of drawing at a rate of 4.00% above the variable 30-day LIBOR Market Index Rate. GP will be required to hedge the construction loan's floating interest expense with an interest rate swap for the full amount and term of the loan. Based on current market swap rates, as an example, all-in fixed interest costs would be approximately 5.75%. About Wells Fargo & Company Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.2 trillion in assets (as of March 31, 2010), providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through more than 10,000 stores, 12,000 ATMs and the Internet (wellsfargo.com and wachovia.com) across North America and internationally. About ProPark Propark America is one of the nation's leading parking companies, providing sustainable parking management and parking-related real estate services across the country. Founded in 1984, Propark has successfully merged green, environmental ideals into daily operations, while preserving the company's entrepreneurial spirit and unique culture of creative innovation. Propark's corporate ethos and growing portfolio of diverse properties are transforming the parking industry's approach to sustainable design, development and operations. About Greenscape Greenscape Capital Group increases environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and profitability of companies and their operations. Greenscape Capital owns 100% of Green.Switch Capital, a Canadian based company focused on increasing the profitability of commercial facilities through enhanced energy efficiency and environmental best practices. When marked opportunities arise, Greenscape also invests in other companies that operate in the environmental space, providing strategic capital and business advisory services to assist companies in achieving their environmental and corporate goals. www.greenscapecapital.com ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD Bryan Slusarchuk, CEO and Director Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which reflect the expectations of management regarding future revenues, projections and contracts. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. The loan referenced in the commitment letter is subject to conditions and risks, and may or may not fund as expected by management. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur, when they will occur, or if they do occur, what benefits the company will obtain from them. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

(Marketwire) - The Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation has pledged funding of $3 million to the National Urban League in support of the organization's Whitney M. Young Jr. Center for Urban Leadership. The three-year grant was announced at the National Urban League's national conference in Washington, D.C., where the organization is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding. The Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Enterprise Holdings, the company that, through its regional subsidiaries, operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands. The Whitney M. Young Jr. Center for Urban Leadership is an initiative to sustain the National Urban League movement through the development of its current and future leaders. To facilitate that development, the Center provides tools in administration and fund development to the National Urban League's network of nearly 100 U.S. affiliates. "Enterprise has been a very important partner in the National Urban League's efforts to develop and inspire the nation's future business leaders," said Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League. "We're extremely appreciative of their support and proud to stand with them today." Enterprise Holdings has partnered with the National Urban League on several projects in the past decade. In 2002, Enterprise Holdings Chairman and CEO Andy Taylor, as a member of the League's Board of Trustees, served as General Chairman of the Urban League's National Conference in Los Angeles, one of the most well attended conferences in the organization's history. In addition, the company underwrote the Urban League's landmark 2004 study, "Diversity Practices That Work: The American Worker Speaks." The study, which measured employee attitudes on diversity in the workplace, gained widespread media coverage. "We are pleased to continue our support of the National Urban League's efforts to empower communities and change lives," Taylor said. "The League is a great ally to the business community. It does a great job of connecting businesses with the community at-large, and it understands how each must work together to bring about positive change." In addition to its support of the Whitney M. Young Jr. Center for Urban Leadership, Enterprise Holdings will help the National Urban League celebrate its Centennial through a number of activities. During the week of July 26, the company will encourage its employees to sign up for the Urban League's "I Am Empowered" campaign, a social mobilization effort to attract new members and new donors. On September 29, Enterprise Holdings will join with the National Urban League and its Affiliates to celebrate the organization's Founder's Day. The historic day of the League's founding will be commemorated with a series of community service projects to showcase its work across the country. As it has over the past decade, Enterprise Holdings will continue its support for ongoing Urban League initiatives, including the annual Equal Opportunity Day (EOD) Dinner; the Black Executive Exchange Program (BEEP); and selected activities at the local level. About Enterprise Holdings Enterprise Holdings, through its regional subsidiaries, operates more than 1 million cars and trucks, the largest fleet of passenger vehicles in the world today. Enterprise Holdings is North America's largest and most comprehensive service provider in the car rental industry, operating the Alamo Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental brands. Other affiliated business lines include Enterprise Fleet Management, Enterprise Commercial Trucks, Enterprise Car Sales, Enterprise Rideshare vanpooling and WeCar car sharing. About the National Urban League The National Urban League is a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment in order to elevate the standard of living in historically underserved urban communities. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in New York City, the National Urban League spearheads the efforts of its local affiliates through the development of programs, public policy research and advocacy. Today, there are more than 100 local affiliates in 36 states and the District of Columbia, providing direct services that impact and improve the lives of more than 2 million people nationwide.

The 21st century has brought exciting opportunities for companies of all sizes and all types to partner with NGOs and governments to advance human and economic progress. The U.S. Chamber BCLC will be host to expert practitioners, thought-provoking academics, and innovative emerging leaders during its 2010 Global Corporate Citizenship Conference, "Frontier Markets. Global Partnerships. Local Solutions," on September 27-29, 2010. "Over the past 10 years companies have dramatically changed the way they structure their international CSR programs in developing countries," said BCLC Global Corporate Citizenship Manager Taryn Bird. "Partnerships are a key component of this shift from traditional philanthropy to mutually beneficial, in-country models. Corporate citizens are on the frontier of this evolving trend. "We are talking about programming like Microsoft's Unlimited Potential Program working in rural villages in Colombia, ITT's Watermark Program in Guatemala, and Cargill's food security initiatives in Africa, to name a few," continued Bird. "We have seen great successes in global partnership models but have also learned a lot about how to improve them in the process." Discussion at this high-impact, results-focused event will center on best practices, challenges, and new models in the field of global public-private partnerships (PPPs). Conference sessions will involve:

• Investigating obstacles inside existing partnerships and discussing how they can be overcome.
• Showcasing regional best practices for partnership models in frontier markets.
• Providing networking opportunities in sector-specific breakout sessions.
• Gaining insight into the millennial viewpoint on CSR in relation to global development and human progress.

Until Friday, July 30th at 6 p.m. Eastern Time, the conference registration fee is discounted a full $450. Conference attendees typically represent business executives with a corporate social responsibility role; corporate citizenship practitioners and advisors; NGO partners to business; government officials focusing on trade, development, and global humanitarian affairs; and ambassadors and American Chamber of Commerce executives. A team of bloggers from numerous external organizations has been created for the conference. Their updates will appear on BCLCblog (http://bclcblog.com), their respective blog sites, and various social networking sites, including BCLC's Twitter profile. Meet the blogger team here: http://bclc.chamberpost.com/global-conference-bloggers. The conference website and registration page can be found here: http://bclcglobal.uschamber.com/. For questions about the event, contact Taryn Bird at 202-463-3133.

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX, NYSE: CVE) has released its Corporate Responsibility (CR) performance measures, which provide insight into how the company is doing in several important areas. The company is always seeking ways to improve and is now developing a more complete list of CR priorities and measures for Cenovus. With the release of its 2009 CR performance measures, Cenovus has set out a firm foundation for future reporting on initiatives regarding people, the environment, health and safety, community investment and governance. The data, along with the company's Corporate Responsibility Policy, is available at www.cenovus.com/responsibility. "Reporting on our CR performance is important to us. As a newly formed company, reporting this year has presented some challenges, but we feel it is vital to let our stakeholders know how we're doing," said Jim Campbell, Vice-President of Government Affairs & Corporate Responsibility. "We will continue to work to improve our corporate responsibility reporting and we look forward to providing a more comprehensive report next year." In developing its initial performance measures, Cenovus used guidelines established by the Global Reporting Initiative, a network of companies, citizens, labour and professional groups that created a framework to ensure uniform and credible reporting on corporate responsibility around the world. Cenovus is also working to align its performance metrics with standards set out in 2010 by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers in its Responsible Canadian Energy program, which is the Canadian energy industry's collective commitment to reduce its impact on the environment, promote worker safety and continue to bring benefits to the communities where energy companies operate. Cenovus Energy Inc. Cenovus Energy Inc. is a Canadian, integrated oil company. It is committed to applying fresh, progressive thinking to safely and responsibly unlock energy resources the world needs. Operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, which use specialized drilling methods, and established natural gas and oil production in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The company also has 50% ownership in two U.S. refineries. Cenovus shares trade under the symbol CVE, and are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges. Its enterprise value is approximately $27 billion. For more information, visit www.cenovus.com.

This summer, UPS and its employees and retirees will reach the exceptional milestone of $1 billion in total contributions to United Way since the company began its annual workplace campaigns in 1982. To show appreciation, United Way is leveraging traditional and social media across the country to thank UPS drivers during the week of August 2-6. Find out more at: http://liveunited.org/thanksUPS/. "UPS is a driving force for change in our communities. The company and its employees continually raise the bar for United Way's Global Corporate Leaders and are among our most valued partners," said Brian Gallagher, president and CEO of United Way Worldwide. "Reaching a billion dollars in giving is a remarkable milestone. It not only speaks to generosity that is second-to-none, it's indicative of their tireless and unwavering commitment to strengthening communities and improving lives throughout the world." United Way has begun celebrating UPS drivers:

• "Thanks A Billion" advertisement ran in the July 26 issue of Fortune magazine to commemorate $1 billion in giving.
• United Way launched http://liveunited.org/thanksUPS/, dedicated to promoting UPS employees and 28 years of contributions. Visitors can take action to celebrate all that UPS drivers deliver for their communities.
• Local United Ways across the country and around the world will celebrate UPS drivers in their communities, including thanking their local UPS driver on Twitter and Facebook.

In 2009, UPS's total philanthropy reached nearly $100 million, including more than $55 million from their 2009 workplace campaign. UPS has been the top corporate giver to United Way for nine of the last 10 years. UPS employees and their families also contributed more than 1.2 million hours of volunteer service last year through the company's Global Volunteer Month and Neighbor-to-Neighbor program. UPS has twice won the United Way Spirit of America Award, United Way's highest national honor for corporate citizenship and measurable community impact. "To my knowledge, UPS is the first company ever to have contributed $1 billion through one organization, a tremendous accomplishment both for our employees and the communities that benefit from United Way services," said The UPS Foundation President Ken Sternad. "Wherever there is a stop light or stop sign in America, there is likely a UPS driver passing by; they are part of the community, they see the needs, and they have been a key part of the $1 billion story. We appreciate the recognition that our drivers, and our company, is receiving from United Way." UPS uses all its resources when it comes to giving back, whether it's loaning UPS executives to local United Ways, rebuilding a house in the Gulf Coast to help families still living in temporary FEMA housing after Hurricane Katrina, or donating autographed NASCAR merchandise for eBay auctions to benefit United Way. About United Way United Way is a worldwide network in 30 countries and territories, including nearly 1,300 local organizations in the U.S. It advances the common good, creating opportunities for a better life for all. Our focus is on education, income and health – the building blocks for a good quality of life. United Way recruits people and organizations who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. LIVE UNITED is a call to action for everyone to become a part of the change. For more information about United Way, please visit: LIVEUNITED.org. About UPS UPS (NYSE: UPS) is the world's largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain and freight services. Since its founding in 1907, UPS has built a legacy as a caring and responsible corporate citizen, supporting programs that provide long-term solutions to community needs. UPS promotes community involvement through its ongoing volunteerism and grant programs, environmental sustainability and corporate philanthropy. In 2009, UPS's charitable contributions totaled nearly $100 million and UPS employees and their families contributed more than 1.2 million hours of volunteer service. The company can be found on the web at UPS.com. To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS.

/PRNewswire/ - In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, 2010, Traditional Medicinals®, the leader in medicinal teas(1), has launched MothersMilk.com - an online breastfeeding resource for new mothers. The new website, www.MothersMilkTea.com, provides helpful tips for nursing mothers, articles on breastfeeding techniques, instructional videos for nursing mothers, and the newest information from a panel of experts. The Mother's Milk website also includes deeper product information about its best selling Organic Mother's Milk tea which has been trusted for over 35 years by nursing mothers and recommended by lactation consultants(2) to promote healthy lactation. This European based formula, more popular today than ever, is a traditional formula of anise, fennel and coriander used for centuries. There are over 4 million babies born each year(3) in the U.S., and of these babies, over 70% are being breastfed(4). More new moms are breastfeeding as studies continue to show that the antibodies in breast milk help boost babies' immune systems(5). As part of a mission to support breastfeeding, Traditional Medicinals has partnered with International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Certified Nurse Midwife, Shari Criso. Criso has spent the past 20 years working with couples throughout their pregnancy, birth and transition into new parenthood and has personally delivered over 600 babies. Criso is the first in a panel of experts providing content for the Mother's Milk website and sharing her experiences with Mother's Milk tea. Criso is excited to offer her expertise with Organic Mother's Milk saying, "I highly recommend Organic Mother's Milk tea to my clients. It not only helps to promote healthy lactation, but creates a special moment between mother and baby. I have been recommending this product for decades and trust its formula and quality." Traditional Medicinals also continues to partner with well known breastfeeding organizations such as La Leche League, Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA), and the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) to help promote and support breastfeeding among mothers. Traditional Medicinals also partners with the Cottonwood Kids program, offering over 350,000 samples of Mother's Milk tea to new mothers in hospitals across the country, revolutionizing the post-delivery care package a mother receives upon hospital release. Please visit the new website at www.MothersMilkTea.com. About Traditional Medicinals Providing the highest quality herbal products since 1974, Traditional Medicinals incorporates the art of traditional herbal formulating with the most modern scientific methods of quality control. Some of its best selling medicinal herbal teas include Organic Smooth Move®, Organic Throat Coat® and Organic Mother's Milk® along with specialty women's teas like PMS tea®, Organic Pregnancy® tea, and Female Toner®. The company uses pharmacopoeial grade herbs and is committed to the scientific study of their products, including rigorous quality control testing, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and sponsoring clinical research. Traditional Medicinals is an employee owned solar powered tea company; committed to using socially and sustainably harvested herbs. The company sources Organic, Fair Trade Certified™ and FairWild® Certified herbs and supports collector communities all over the world. Products can be found in health and natural food stores, nutritional shops, grocery supermarkets and drug stores throughout the United States and Canada as well as in the U.K. and the Netherlands. For more information about Traditional Medicinals, please visit www.TraditionalMedicinals.com. (1) SPINS/AC Nielsen Grocery and HNF Total US 52 Weeks Ending 2010-June-12 Branded Bag Tea Medicinal Tea by Brand. (2) Over 850 lactation consultants participate in our professionals sampling program. (3) BabyCenter.Com. http://www.babycenter.com/0_22-surprising-facts-about-birth-in-the-united-states_1372273.bc (4) Center for Disease Control. http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/pdf/2009BreastfeedingReportCard.pdf (5) Mayo Clinic. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/breast-feeding/pr00003

Today, Kohl's Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) named 10 outstanding young volunteers as national winners of the Kohl's Kids Who Care® Scholarship Program. As Kohl's celebrates 10 years of rewarding stand-up kids through the program, the company has increased its 2010 national scholarship totals to $10,000 per winner. In addition to recognizing these volunteers, ranging in age from nine to 18, with scholarships, Kohl's will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization of each winner's choice. The winnings come at a time when college tuition and fees have risen nearly five percent annually for the last decade according to the Trends in College Pricing 2009 report by The College Board. "Through incredible acts such as creating a thriving literacy program at a homeless shelter, harvesting and selling honey to benefit cancer research and leading a local movement to promote teen health, our 2010 winners exemplify the true meaning of volunteerism and demonstrate that regardless of age, people are capable of remarkable and inspiring accomplishments," said Julie Gardner, Kohl's executive vice president and chief marketing officer. "For the past 10 years, Kohl's has been proud to recognize and support the education of extraordinary kids and hope their selfless acts will inspire more young people to make a positive difference in the lives of others." This year's winners were selected from more than 27,000 youth nominees nationwide for volunteer efforts reaching far above and beyond what is normally expected of children. These remarkable efforts include raising funds to provide education to underprivileged kids, starting organizations to raise awareness and money for childhood diseases and providing toys, books and supplies to local families in need. National scholarship recipients include:

• Selchia Cain, 17, Kansas City, Mo. - Selchia started a local movement called "Health Hype: Super Size Your Minds…Not Your Bodies" to combat the rising problem of teen obesity in her area.
• Charles Dewey, 18, Corona, Calif. - Charles founded a literacy program at the Circle of Hope Family Shelter for the homeless, growing a weekly three person volunteer effort to a four times per week 22-volunteer initiative.
• Eileen Garrido, 11, Downey, Calif. - Born with a serious heart condition, Eileen founded the Beating Hearts Foundation and raised more than $930,000 in seven months for hospitals that treat children with cardiovascular diseases.
• Carolyn (Carly) Houlahan, 15, Devon, Pa. - Carly co-founded Hives for Lives, a sustainable honey business that has donated more than $160,000 to cancer hospitals and research centers across the country.
• Pearce Quesenberry, 12, Wilmington, Del. - Diagnosed with a rare brain cancer, Pearce started the Pearce Q. Foundation, which has directly helped more than 1,200 children and family members impacted by childhood cancer.
• Ben Sater, 18, Plano, Texas - Ben founded KidSwing, an annual children's golf tournament for kids, by kids, that has raised more than $800,000 for community-supported Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
• Pooja Shah, 17, Fremont, Calif. - Pooja founded Just Start, Inc., a nonprofit supporting after-school programs for 600 low-income second and third graders at more than 40 elementary schools in California.
• Ashlee Smith, 11, Reno, Nev. - Ashlee founded Ashlee's Toy Closet, and collected and donated more than 100,000 toys to kids in her community affected by natural disasters, personal tragedy and illness.
• Elizabeth (Lily) Toomey, 9, West Hartford, Conn. - Born with a congenital heart defect, Lily raised awareness of and funding for heart health by speaking at American Heart Association events, raising $100,000 for the cause.
• Jonathon White, 11, Stuarts Draft, Va. - Jonathon worked to collect, fold and pack approximately $500,000 worth of toys, clothes, school supplies, books and hygiene items for distribution to local families in need.

Since the Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program began in 2001, Kohl's has awarded more than 11,000 youth volunteers ages six to 18 with more than $2.2 million in scholarships and prizes. This year, Kohl's recognized more than 2,100 nominees with more than $410,000 in scholarships and prizes. Each national winner will receive a total of $10,000 for college, and $1,000 from Kohl's to donate to the non-profit of their choice. For more information or a complete list of Kohl’s Kids Who Care national-level winners, visit www.kohlskids.com. The program is part of Kohl's Cares, Kohl's philanthropic program focused on improving the lives of children. Kohl's Cares benefits children's health and education initiatives nationwide through its cause merchandise program, featuring special books and plush toys where 100 percent of net profit benefits children's health and education initiatives nationwide. In addition to the merchandise program, Kohl's Cares features the Associates in Action program, which encourages associate volunteerism and provided more than $10 million in grants to youth-focused nonprofit organizations last year alone; and fundraising gift cards for schools and youth-serving organizations. For more information, visit www.kohlscorporation.com. About Kohl's Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping environment. By the end of September, Kohl's will operate 1,089 stores in 49 states with a commitment to environmental leadership. In support of the communities it serves, Kohl's has raised more than $150 million for children's initiatives nationwide through its Kohl's Cares® cause merchandise program, which operates under Kohl's Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. For a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit www.kohls.com.

MS&L New York, a part of MS&LGroup - one of the world's leading communications firms - is offering a grant of up to $100,000 in pro bono professional services to a local non-profit in need of communications expertise. Through a newly developed cause initiative called MS&L Be:CAUSE, MS&L New York is seeking proposals from local non-profits whose future success will make our community a better place to live, grow and succeed. The second annual Be:CAUSE Community Connected Grant is part of MS&L's Be:CAUSE platform, which represents the agency's dedication to corporate citizenship. To emphasize MS&L's growing focus on social media expertise, a strong portion of the Be:CAUSE grant will focus on digital communications and social media support. "MS&L has always been passionate about bettering our community and we are committed to lending our strengths to those in need," said Renee Wilson, managing director of MS&L New York. "Powerful and strategic communications are vital for the success of any business, so it is especially rewarding to bring these skills to the organizations that are making New York a place we are proud to live and to work." In 2009, the MS&L Be:CAUSE Community Connected Grant was given to MOUSE, a New York-based innovative youth development organization that empowers underserved students to provide technology support and leadership in their schools, supporting their academic and career success. Non-profit organizations located in the New York metro area that are interested in applying for the 2010 grant and have a specific social media need they would like to address should visit http://bit.ly/mslbecauseapplication to download an application. For a full list of criteria, please visit the Be:CAUSE Facebook page or send the team a message on Twitter. The application deadline is August 24, 2010. For more information on Be:CAUSE and the Be:CAUSE Community Connected Grant, visit us on Facebook (http://bit.ly/mslbecause) and/or Twitter (https://twitter.com/MSLBeCAUSE). About Be:CAUSE Be:CAUSE is MS&L's personal effort to bring to life its passion for cause and expertise as a leading global communications firm to enrich the New York metro community. MS&L established the Be:CAUSE Community Connected Grant to utilize the large variety of expertise available in the agency while providing opportunities for MS&L employees to have a resounding effect within the community. Each year the initiative offers pro bono communications services to a selected local non-profit organization. Through Be:CAUSE, MS&L strives to be a driving force behind organizations, that, one community at a time, will make our world a better place to live. About MS&L MS&LGroup is one of the world's top three PR and Events networks, specialists in public relations, public affairs, branding, corporate and financial communications, social media marketing and events. Operating in wholly owned and affiliate offices in more than 80 countries spanning the Americas, EMEA and Asia, MS&LGroup provides many of the world's largest companies and most recognized brands with best-in-class communication strategies to help them reach their business and communication goals. www.mslgroup.com MS&LGroup is part of Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris: FR0000130577], the world's third largest communications group. With activities spanning 104 countries and 43,000 professionals. Publicis Groupe offers a complete range of advertising services through three global advertising networks, Leo Burnett, Publicis, Saatchi & Saatchi, and two multi-hub networks, Fallon and 49%-owned Bartle Bogle Hegarty. Media consultancy and buying is offered through two worldwide networks, Starcom MediaVest Group and ZenithOptimedia; and interactive and digital marketing led by Digitas and Razorfish. Publicis Groupe recently launched VivaKi to leverage the combined scale of the autonomous operations of Digitas, Razorfish, Starcom MediaVest Group, Denuo and ZenithOptimedia to develop new services, tools, and next generation digital platforms. Web site: www.publicisgroupe.com

/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Amgen and Pfizer today announced the five winners of the 2010 Addressing Psoriasis™ contest, which recognizes people with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who want to feel more confident in their everyday style. The winners have traveled to New York City where they will receive a one-on-one consultation with Tim Gunn, mentor to the designers on TV's "Project Runway" and chief creative officer of Liz Claiborne, Inc. Gunn will help the winners embrace their personal style and work with them to select outfits that complement their individual looks and lifestyles, and that work with their psoriasis. The winners' stories and experiences will help raise public awareness of psoriasis. The 2010 contest winners are:

• Julie Bittke of Lemont, Illinois
• Tamar Daniel of Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
• Stephanie Gearhart of San Diego, California
• Brent Kleinhenz of Columbus, Indiana
• Robert Schaufenbil of Oakland, California

"The first step in creating your personal sense of style may be determining who you are and how you want to present yourself to the world. This can be particularly challenging for people with psoriasis," said Gunn. "I am excited to work with these inspiring individuals to help each of them find a style that suits their life." The Addressing Psoriasis™ contest represents the cornerstone of a disease awareness program designed to help people with psoriasis get more information about managing their disease and to feel more confident in their everyday style. Since March, hundreds of people with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis have entered the contest by sharing their personal stories and photos illustrating the challenges of living with the condition, including the impact on their personal style, and how they think Gunn may help them present their best selves to the world. As indicated in the complete Official Rules, the judging was based on three levels of review, and a panel of judges selected the winners based on, among other things, the compelling nature of their submitted essays and personal photos. The panel included representatives from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF), Psoriasis Cure Now (PCN), Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA). Style questions and tips related to psoriasis were also submitted to Gunn via the program website, www.addresspsoriasis.com. Select tips will be incorporated into a style resource guide designed specifically for people with psoriasis. The style resource guide will be available on the Addressing Psoriasis™ website later this year and will feature the five winners in fashion-forward outfits selected in collaboration with Cotton Incorporated. To learn more about the 2010 winners, view complete Official Rules, and find useful resources about psoriasis, visit www.addresspsoriasis.com. Psoriasis, which affects approximately 7.5 million Americans, is a chronic disease of the immune system that causes the skin cells to grow at an accelerated rate. Although there are several types of psoriasis, approximately 80 percent of patients suffer from plaque psoriasis, which can cause painful and itchy, red, scaly patches. People with psoriasis often experience feelings of self-consciousness, and the appearance of their skin often influences their choice of clothing. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/amgen/45330/ About Addressing Psoriasis™ Addressing Psoriasis™ was developed to inspire people with plaque psoriasis to actively manage their condition, be more confident and not allow the condition to inhibit their everyday style. Now in its second year, Addressing Psoriasis™ continues to raise public awareness and encourages patients to visit a dermatologist as the first step in managing the condition. Addressing Psoriasis™ is sponsored by Amgen and Pfizer with participation from the American Academy of Dermatology, the National Psoriasis Foundation, Psoriasis Cure Now, the Dermatology Nurses' Association and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. To learn more about Addressing Psoriasis™, visit www.addresspsoriasis.com. Entrants were asked to submit a photo and personal essay explaining how they have overcome or tried to overcome the challenges of living with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and how the condition has impacted their personal style and the clothing they wear. Additionally, entrants were asked to explain how Tim Gunn may help them overcome style challenges associated with psoriasis and present their best selves to the world. Entries were judged based solely on the inspirational nature of their story, and not on the entrants' use of specific treatment options. About Amgen and Pfizer Amgen discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers innovative human therapeutics. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen was one of the first companies to realize the new science's promise by bringing safe and effective medicines from lab, to manufacturing plant, to patient. Amgen therapeutics have changed the practice of medicine, helping millions of people around the world in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, Amgen remains committed to advancing science to dramatically improve people's lives. To learn more about our pioneering science and our vital medicines, visit www.amgen.com. At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to improve health and well-being at every stage of life. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacturing of medicines for people and animals. Our diversified global health care portfolio includes human and animal biologic and small molecule medicines and vaccines, as well as nutritional products and many of the world's best-known consumer products. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time. Consistent with our responsibility as the world's leading biopharmaceutical company, we also collaborate with health care providers, governments and local communities to support and expand access to reliable, affordable health care around the world. For more than 150 years, Pfizer has worked to make a difference for all who rely on us. To learn more about our commitments, please visit us at www.pfizer.com. About American Academy of Dermatology Headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill., the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 16,000 physicians worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails. For more information, contact the Academy at 1-888-462-DERM (3376) or www.aad.org. About National Psoriasis Foundation The National Psoriasis Foundation is the world's largest organization serving people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Our mission is to find a cure for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and to eliminate their devastating effects through research, advocacy and education. In addition to assisting more than 1.5 million people annually through educational programs and services, the Psoriasis Foundation is the largest charitable funder of psoriatic disease research and psoriasis patient advocacy organization worldwide. For more information, call the Psoriasis Foundation at 800.723.9166, or visit www.psoriasis.org. About Psoriasis Cure Now Psoriasis Cure Now is a nonprofit organization fueled by a nationwide network of volunteers. Our focus is on accelerating the search for a cure by mobilizing people in support of increased research funding for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. We also work to educate psoriasis patients about their treatment options, and educate the public about the seriousness of psoriasis. http://www.psoriasis-cure-now.org About Dermatology Nurses' Association The Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) is a professional nursing organization comprised of a diverse group of individuals committed to quality care through sharing knowledge and expertise. The core purpose of the DNA is to promote excellence in dermatologic care. Members include nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical and vocational nurses, medical assistants and others associated with dermatology nursing, who work in a variety of settings including clinics, academic institutions, private practice, public health centers, and government facilities. DNA offers education and training in fundamental and cutting-edge dermatology care and treatment through its annual convention, dermatology nurse and nurse practitioner certification review courses and expert workshops. Members of the DNA's Nurse Practitioner Society are afforded tools, resources and education focused on the needs of the advanced nurse practitioner. The DNA Focus Newsletter and official journal, the Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association, extend the DNA's informational and educational presence with association and practice news, learner-paced continuing education and timely resources. To learn more about the DNA, visit the website at www.dnanurse.org. About Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants The Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) is a non-profit professional organization that educates and advocates for its nationally certified physician assistants (PAs) who provide medical and cosmetic dermatologic care under the supervision of a Board Certified Dermatologist. PAs are health professionals licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. PAs perform a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services to diverse populations in rural and urban settings. As part of their comprehensive responsibilities, PAs conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care, assist in surgery, and prescribe medications. About Cotton Incorporated Cotton Incorporated, funded by U.S. growers of upland cotton and importers of cotton and cotton textile products, is the research and marketing company representing upland cotton. The Program is designed and operated to improve the demand for and profitability of cotton.

BSR's latest report examines the newest frontier of sustainability, outlining the opportunities for companies to deliver value to customers, society, and the planet by promoting sustainable consumption--an economic and social system that allows all individuals to meet their basic needs without disrupting the planet's healthy ecosystems. "For years, sustainable consumption has been framed as a limitation on business," said BSR President and CEO Aron Cramer, who recently led a workshop on the subject in New York with BSR member companies from the agriculture, apparel, food, retail, personal care, and beauty sectors. "But in a world where our consumption patterns outpace the planet's ability to regenerate resources by 30 percent, businesses that figure out how to deliver enhanced value by radically reducing material inputs and engaging consumers on product use will be well-positioned for success." BSR's report, "The New Frontier in Sustainability: The Business Opportunity in Tackling Sustainable Consumption," moves beyond "first generation" sustainability efforts focused on sourcing of materials, processing and assembly, and distribution, and identifies opportunities for companies to tackle sustainable consumption through three key parts of the business value cycle:

• Product design: Design choices about things like material weight and packaging have direct impacts on transportation costs and fuel use, while choices about energy efficiency directly impact energy consumption in a product's use phase. In some cases, a focus on sustainable consumption may result in the radical redesign of familiar products, and in other cases, there may be an opportunity to deliver the same value through services (such as car-sharing) rather than products (such as car sales).
• Consumer engagement and use: Consumers may be in the driver's seat when it comes to choices about products and use, but companies can give consumers the keys to more sustainable behavior by embedding sustainable options into products and giving consumers simple, accessible information about how to use their products in a more sustainable manner.
• End-of-use: Companies are setting targets to eliminate all waste from products' end-of-life. This focus allows business to incorporate waste prevention into the design phase of products. Some companies are drawing inspiration from nature by implementing "closed-loop systems" that mirror the natural life cycles of living plant cells.

Highlighting leaders in sustainable consumption such as Best Buy, which is investing in ways to help consumers manage their home energy and water use; GoodGuide, which provides consumers with information on the health, environmental, and social impacts of everyday products; and the Danish city Kalundborg, which has created an "industrial ecosystem" in which a dozen industries cooperate in reusing "waste" from neighboring facilities, BSR's report emphasizes the many opportunities for companies to innovate in the name of sustainability. "Sustainability can and should be thought of as a way to create opportunities and become a substantial source of competitive advantage, not solely as a way to mitigate risk," said Cramer. "When it comes to sustainable consumption, the transformation imperative is clear: If more businesses adopt the principles of sustainable consumption, we have the potential to increase global prosperity while avoiding the depletion of our natural resources and still preserving the ecosystems that underpin our lives." BSR will be discussing this topic at several workshops for members, with the next event taking place in London in September. To read BSR Research & Innovation Manager Linda Hwang's article on sustainable consumption, visit www.bsr.org/membership/members-only/insight-articles/20100713_bsr_insight_53744.pdf. Access the full report at www.bsr.org/reports/BSR_New_Frontier_Sustainability.pdf. Business people interested in learning more about BSR's work on sustainable consumption should contact Virginia Terry at vterry@bsr.org. About BSR A leader in corporate responsibility since 1992, BSR works with its global network of more than 250 member companies to develop sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. With offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR uses its expertise in the environment, human rights, economic development, and governance and accountability to guide global companies toward creating a just and sustainable world. Visit www.bsr.org for more information.

/PRNewswire/ -- Appleton, the nation's largest manufacturer of thermal paper - the type often used in cash register and credit card receipts, does not use the controversial ingredient, bisphenol A (BPA). This reminder of a readily available, cost-effective and BPA-free alternative comes on the heels of an independent report issued by the Environmental Working Group, which found high levels of BPA in 40 percent of receipts sampled from major U.S. businesses and services. Appleton dropped BPA from its thermal paper formulation in 2006 out of growing concerns about the safety of the chemical. "After reviewing toxicology reports and available studies we concluded removing BPA from our thermal products was the responsible thing to do," said Kent Willetts, Appleton's vice president of strategic development. "We are committed to actively managing the safety of all our products." In Jan. 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that recent studies provide reasons for concern about the potential adverse health effects of BPA in infants and children, especially for applications with direct contact to food. BPA bans are in place in Japan, Canada and a growing number of U.S. states, and Congress is considering a federal ban on BPA in all food and beverage containers. Today, Appleton representatives participate in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's partnership program Design for the Environment, which involves multi-stakeholder alternative assessments to help reduce environmental releases of, and subsequent exposure to, BPA. The first assessment focuses on finding safer alternatives to BPA for use as a developer for dyes in thermal paper. About Appleton Appleton creates product solutions through its development and use of coating formulations, coating applications and Encapsys® microencapsulation technology. The company produces carbonless, thermal and security papers, and Encapsys products. Appleton, headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, has manufacturing operations in Wisconsin, Ohio and Pennsylvania, employs approximately 2,000 people and is 100 percent employee-owned. For more information, visit www.appletonideas.com.

Enablon, the world's leading provider of sustainability and QEHS management software solutions and Enhesa, the global environmental, health and safety regulatory consultancy, today announced a strategic partnership to provide global companies with the most complete and integrated EHS audit & compliance solution on the market. Enablon ACS, one of the leading compliance management solution for companies and their suppliers now integrates Enhesa International Audit Protocol Service to help companies measure their compliance with EHS requirements anywhere around the world. "Climate change, environmental stewardship and corporate responsibility are all key components of a company's performance," said Dan Vogel, CEO of Enablon. "To support compliance and manage risk in this environment, we are pleased to partner with Enhesa to deliver a solution that allows EHS executives around the globe to manage audit plans, measure compliance, share best practices and report on performance to relevant regulatory bodies." "Enablon is the clear technology and innovation leader in the Sustainability and EHS management software market," commented Thierry Dumortier, managing director at Enhesa. "We are very proud to announce our strategic partnership with Enablon to offer the world's most complete and integrated EHS compliance management solution." Most extensive global coverage: Enhesa EHS Audit Protocols for more than 100 countries, including state and regional requirements are directly available in Enablon ACS software. EHS executives around the world now have access in a click of a button to their local compliance requirements in their native language. Modules tailored to specific needs: The solution contains adaptable modules to meet the specific compliance needs of a given facility or industry sector. The scope covered by the solution includes:

• General Environmental Requirements
• Air Emission Management
• Water Management
• Waste Management
• Chemicals Management
• Hazardous Materials Management/Transport
• Safety Management
• Process Safety
• Emergency Preparedness/Response
• Occupational Health

Direct access to regulatory text with expert analysis: The solution provides hyperlinks to original text from the legislation/regulations associated with the related analysis including narrative information on how each issue is regulated. Automated scorecards and audit findings reports: Enablon ACS integrates the Enhesa ScoreCard methodology, which allows auditors to easily and objectively rank each finding for risk, root cause, and corrective action required. Key EH&S Management Emerging Trends As the economy recovers, public and government attention remains focused on environment and safety issues and regulatory activity continues to grow. EHS leaders are preparing for the upcoming compliance challenges by identifying the global trends in EHS regulation that will impact their businesses. Enhesa has identified 5 key emerging EHS issues of the coming decade that will strongly impact business:

• Chemicals: REACH in the EU, the EPA Chemical Management Program in the US, the Globally Harmonized System, and the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management. With these major developments underway, chemical regulation is one of the major issues for EHS professionals.
• Climate Change: While the Copenhagen conference failed to come to any agreement on a new international climate change agreement, there is no doubt that national governments will continue to adopt regulations to meet their climate change goals.
• Products: From hazardous substance restrictions to energy efficiency standards and end-of-life requirements, there is a rapid growth in the number of product regulations made each year - from 200 in 2004 to almost 700 in 2009. The regulations will impact product manufacturers and suppliers.
• Water: With climate change, pollution and population growth, water is becoming an increasingly scarce resource. Many businesses are now required to meet the twin challenges of complying with new water regulations and preparing for water scarcity.
• Corporate responsibility: As a result of regulations and NGO scrutiny, information about companies' environmental performance is more public than ever. Increasingly, sustainability reporting is becoming a legal requirement and business must be proactive to protect their reputation.

About Enhesa ENHESA is the leading provider of global environmental, health and safety regulatory compliance assurance support to business. For more than 20 years ENHESA has helped clients manage and ensure on-going compliance worldwide. ENHESA's services help businesses systematically identify and understand the EHS regulations they have to comply with, keep ahead of the latest regulatory and policy developments and implement systems to verify and ensure compliance. ENHESA services cover both operations and products in over 130 countries. This is made possible with ENHESA's unique core team of 60 international EHS regulatory experts in its main offices in Washington DC and Brussels, backed up by a strong local network around the globe. More info at www.enhesa.com About Enablon Enablon is one of the world's leading software providers for Sustainability and QEHS software solutions and a recognized expert in Governance, Risk & Compliance. Enablon offers integrated software solutions and on-demand services for:

• QEHS Performance and Compliance
• Energy & Carbon Management
• Sustainability & Responsible Supply Chain Management
• Risk, Internal Control & Audit Management
• Corporate Governance & Legal Management

Enablon software solutions are used by 200,000 users in more than 250 global companies, such as: ANGLO-AMERICAN, ANZ, ARAMARK, ARMSTRONG, BASF, BEIERSDORF, BOMBARDIER, BOSCH, CADBURY, CARREFOUR, CANON, COVIDIEN, CUMMINS, DANONE, DEL MONTE, EATON, GDF SUEZ, GRUPO FERROVIAL, L'OREAL, LVMH, MASCO, OFFICE DEPOT, THE MCGRAW-HILL COMPANIES, RENAULT-NISSAN, SYMANTEC, TEXAS INSTRUMENTS, THE TIMBERLAND COMPANY, TNT, TOTAL, VEOLIA. For more information about Enablon and its products: www.enablon.com

(Marketwire) - Enterprise Rent-A-Car today announced the first phase of its plans to offer electric vehicles (EVs) at select offices throughout its neighborhood network of more than 5,000 U.S. locations. Delivery of 500 Nissan LEAFs will begin in January 2011 and will continue throughout the year. In addition to the LEAFs, the company will offer customers electric vehicles from other manufacturers as they become available. The announcement is the latest evolution of Enterprise's ongoing commitment to embracing alternative technologies and bringing viable solutions to the market place. "As a company that owns and operates the world's largest fleet of passenger vehicles, we have a vested interest and a history of working with manufacturers to integrate alternative-powered vehicles into our fleet," said Lee Broughton, director of sustainability for Enterprise Holdings, which owns and operates Enterprise Rent-A-Car as well as the Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental brands. "With airport and neighborhood locations within 15 miles of 90 percent of the U.S. population, our Enterprise Rent-A-Car offices are uniquely positioned to test the market viability of new alternative fuel technologies like the electric vehicle with daily commuters nationwide." Electric vehicles, commonly referred to as EVs, use no gasoline and do not produce greenhouse gas emissions. The cars can be charged using a standard 110-volt home outlet, or a 220-volt or 480-volt commercial charging station. Most EVs can travel about 100 miles on a single charge, accommodating the travel habits of the daily commuter, who drives an average of approximately 40 miles a day. Enterprise Rent-A-Car initially will offer electric vehicles to customers across eight different markets where the infrastructure exists to support the vehicles, including Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Knoxville and Nashville, Tenn.; San Diego; Los Angeles; Portland, Ore.; and Seattle. Beginning November 2010, charging stations will be installed at select locations, including several of the Enterprise "hybrid branches" -- nearly 100 designated locations which offer hybrids and other environmentally-friendly rental options in 30 different markets. Enterprise is rolling the vehicles out to a limited number of branches to ensure that it can properly train its employees to show customers how to use and charge the EVs. Through its regional subsidiaries, Enterprise Holdings already operates the world's largest fleet of fuel-efficient vehicles, including nearly 7,000 gas/electric hybrid vehicles. "As a company, we are committed to manage our business responsibly and for the long term," added Broughton. "Bringing electric vehicles to our fleet is one more way for us to leverage our leadership position to balance the needs of our customers, partners and the world around us." Enterprise Holdings' introduction of electric vehicles is just one facet of the industry's most comprehensive environmental sustainability platform, which includes initiatives such as a customer carbon offset program; a pledge to plant 50 million trees over the next 50 years; the use of biodiesel fuel in its Alamo, Enterprise and National airport shuttle buses; and a commitment to alternative fuels research. Since 2006, Enterprise's environmental stewardship has resulted in:

• Significant strides in alternative fuel research at the Enterprise Institute for Renewable Fuels focusing on the creation of biofuels from algae, soybean and camelina. Since the Institute was created in 2007 through a partnership between Enterprise and the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, it has been awarded approximately $75 million in additional research grants.
• A commitment to reduce both energy use and energy costs by 20 percent over the next five years through the company's new sustainability initiative called the 20/20 Vision.
• WeCar car-sharing technology -- complemented by Enterprise Rent-A-Car's extensive local car rental network -- provides an environmentally friendly transportation solution, whether it is for an hour, a day, a weekend or longer. Totally automated and membership-based, WeCar serves local businesses, universities and government offices looking to enhance their fleet management operations and sustainability initiatives.
• Annual recycling of approximately 710,000 gallons of used motor oil and more than 676,000 used oil filters through the Alamo, Enterprise and National brand operations.
• In 2010, the planting of the 5 millionth tree through the company's 50 Million Tree Pledge, a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and U.S. Forest Service.
• Recognition in 2009 by the Environmental Defense Fund for the company's new rental transaction system at its more than 7,600 locations worldwide -- a network of 45,000 energy-saving thin client terminals deployed through the company's regional subsidiaries, which will enable the company to cut its annual carbon dioxide emissions by 6.5 million pounds -- a reduction of nearly 1,000 pounds of carbon dioxide per branch office per year.
• In its first year, customer participation in the company's carbon offset program, along with a match from the company's charitable foundation, generated $440,000 to fund several certified offset projects that work to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. With partner TerraPass, these projects offset 42,000 metric tons of carbon, which, based on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, is equivalent to saving 4.8 million gallons of gasoline and 98,000 barrels of oil.

All told, over the past several years the Taylor family and their companies have contributed or pledged more than $120 million to environmental initiatives. For more information about the full environmental platform, visit www.keystogreen.com. About Enterprise Rent-A-Car Founded in 1957, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is an internationally recognized brand with more than 6,000 neighborhood and airport locations in the United States, Canada, the U.K., Ireland, and Germany. Known for exceptionally low rates and outstanding customer service, Enterprise was named to BusinessWeek's annual list of "Customer Service Champs" in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. Enterprise also has ranked highest in customer satisfaction among North American airport rentals in 10 of the past 11 years, according to J.D. Power and Associates Rental Car Satisfaction Study. In addition, Enterprise won Budget Travel magazine's 2010 Readers' Choice Award as their favorite rental car brand for customer service around the globe. Enterprise of North America also is part of a global strategic alliance with Europcar, creating the world's largest car rental network. Enterprise Holdings, headquartered in St. Louis, owns and operates Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Enterprise Rideshare vanpooling and WeCar car-sharing through its regional subsidiaries. With more than 5,000 offices located within 15 miles of 90 percent of the U.S. population, Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers a wide variety of car leasing, vanpooling, car sharing and hourly rental programs -- and local car rental customers are picked up at no extra cost. For more information about Enterprise Holding's environmental stewardship and long-term commitment to the sustainability of its business, visit www.enterpriseholdings.com/sustainability. For more information about Enterprise, visit www.enterprise.com. This news release and other Rent-A-Car announcements are available at the Enterprise Holdings Press Room.

/PRNewswire/ - GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA, the retail energy business of GDF SUEZ Energy North America, will join Cox Radio in sponsoring the 2010 "Stuff the School Bus" drive, an education initiative designed to collect school supplies for Houston area students. From August 1 through August 22, Kroger stores throughout the area will set up collection barrels at the front of each location. Inside the store, shoppers can purchase pre-packaged bags of school supplies for $6 and then drop them off in the barrels. The goal is to sell all 7,000 pre-produced school supply packages, which will go to students in the Pasadena, Fort Bend, and Spring Branch independent school districts. As part of the drive, local Cox Radio stations will be broadcasting live from the following Kroger stores:

• 1938 West Gray @ Woodhead, Sunday, Aug. 1, from 3 to 7 p.m. (KGLK remote)
• 5150 Buffalo Speedway @ Westpark, Friday, Aug. 13, from 2 to 7 p.m. (KHPT remote)
• 1035 N. Shepherd @ 11th, Friday, Aug. 20, from 5 to 10 a.m. (KKRQ remote and end party)

"We are committed to education, whether it is helping customers better understand their electricity supplier and product options or supporting schoolchildren in the communities we serve," said Robert Wilson, President and CEO of GDF SUEZ Energy Resources. "We're honored to be a co-sponsor of this program." Mark Krieschen, Cox Media Group's Vice President and Market Manager for Houston, added, "Cox Media Group Houston and our local radio stations are proud to be associated with two great business leaders in our community. Together with our partners, GDF SUEZ Energy Resources and Kroger, our four radio stations -- The New 93Q, Country Legends 97.1, 106.9 The Point, and 107.5 The Eagle -- are asking our listeners and customers to help kids be better prepared with the basic supplies for the upcoming school year. This is our community's opportunity to make a difference in the lives of deserving local children." GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA is the second largest non-residential retail energy supplier in the U.S. and currently serves commercial and industrial customers in 11 markets: Delaware, Texas, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Connecticut, and Washington, D.C. The company serves over 60,000 accounts for customers having a peak demand ranging from 50 KW to more than 200 MW, with an estimated peak load totaling over 8,000 MW. To learn more about GDF SUEZ Energy Resources, visit www.gdfsuezenergyresources.com or call 1-866-999-8374. About GDF SUEZ Energy North America, Inc.: GDF SUEZ Energy North America, Inc. manages a range of energy businesses in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, including electricity generation and cogeneration, natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) distribution and sales, asset-based trading and origination, and retail energy sales and related services to commercial and industrial customers. GDF SUEZ Energy North America owns and/or operates cogeneration, steam, and chilled water facilities, including those in construction, representing a capacity of more than 8,000 MW of electricity generation, 6.0 million pounds per hour of steam, and 42,000 tons per hour of chilled water. Renewable fuels -- wind, hydro, and biomass -- power 23 of the facilities in the portfolio, two of which are among the largest wind farms in eastern Canada. The company's natural gas assets include an LNG receiving terminal in Everett, Massachusetts, which currently meets approximately 20 percent of New England's annual gas demand; an offshore LNG import facility off the coast of Massachusetts; and natural gas distribution networks and pipelines in Mexico that serve nearly 400,000 customers. GDF SUEZ Energy North America is part of the international energy group, GDF SUEZ.