Wednesday, September 29, 2010

New opportunities for livestock operations to gain financial benefits from reducing their GHG emissions



The Climate Action Reserve, North America’s largest carbon offset registry, released version 3.0 of the Livestock Project Protocol, providing updated guidelines for livestock operations to participate in the carbon market. Significant amounts of methane, which is over 21 times more potent to the atmosphere than carbon dioxide, can be produced at livestock operations. With the updated livestock protocol, operations have more opportunities to reduce their methane emissions and earn offset credits that can be sold in the carbon market.

The Livestock Project Protocol ensures the integrity and long-term environmental benefit of installing manure biogas control systems at livestock operations, including dairy cattle and swine farms. With this protocol, operations that capture and destroy methane from livestock manure before it is released into the atmosphere receive carbon offset credits that can be traded in the carb
on market

The Climate Action Reserve is a private nonprofit organization representing international interests in addressing climate change and bringing together participants from the government, environment and business sectors.


Monday, September 27, 2010

EXECUTIVE CHEF AT THE GROVE’S WINS TOP PRIZE FOR AUSTRALIAN LAMB BURGER CREATION


Chef Anthony Jacquet, executive chef at The Whisper Restaurant and Lounge at The Grove, received the top award in the fine-dining category of the Australian Lamb Burger Contest for his succulent grilled lamb burger.

The burger is featured on The Whisper Lounge menu as part of the restaurants $15 "Burger and Brew" special which includes the prized lamb burger and a draft beer of choice from one of their many premium selections at a reasonable price. The burger also may be purchase a la carte.

Chef Jacquet's outstanding recipe consists of a complex blend of flavors including, a fresh cramberry compote, creamy brie cheese and roasted jalapeno aioli served over perfectly seasoned grilled lamb.......Yummy!!!

DON'T MISS IT!!

Friday, September 24, 2010

Operation Smile Gala 2010


Tonight, held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Operation Smile will honor John Stamos, Harrison Ford and Susan Casden (picture above) for their generosity toward this incredible organization.


The event will also feature a special performance by some of the members of the cast of the popular TV show "Glee".
With his Gala, Operation smile will try to raise awareness and funds for the organization.


Operation Smile is an international organization that mobilizes a world of generous hearts to heal children's smiles and transform lives across the globe. Their medical volunteers work worldwide to repair childhood facial deformities including cleft lips and cleft palates.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

LOCAL BUSINESS LEADER JANICE BRYANT HOWROYD HONORED BY CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS INSTITUTE


Janice Bryant Howroyd, founder, chairman of the board and CEO of ACT-1 Group, has been honored for business leadership by the Congressional Black Caucus Political Education and Leadership Institute's (CBS Institute) 21st Century Council.

Ms. Howroyd is active in a wide range of organizations both locally and nationally (she serves on the Executive Committee of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, the Springboard Project, etc...).

The ACT-1 Group's AppleOne Staffing Services, Agile 1 Workforce Solutions and constituent business service brands provide global solutions for staffing, human capital and procurement solutions and a wide range of business services to business including many of the Fortune 500 companies.


http://www.act1group.com/

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

First New Apartment Community to Burbank in 25 Years



Yesterday, Casden Properties presented the Grand Opening of Empire Landing with an official ribbon cutting by Burbank Mayor Anja Reinke and Alan Casden, CEO of Casden Properties.


Located on the corner of Buena Vista Street and Empire Avenue, Empire Landing will feature 276 Craftsman style rental homes and townhomes, along with remarkable amenities and lush landscaping. This new transit-oriented development is within walking distance of the Bob Hope Airport Metrolink station and minutes from several movie studios, downtown Burbank and the Burbank Empire Center.


Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Downtown Women’s Center 13th Annual Fundraising Gala

Last night the Downtown Women's Center celebrated their annual fundraising at The Music Center of Los Angeles with more than 400 supporters.

Their mission is to provide permanent supportive housing and a safe and healthy community fostering dignity, respect, and personal stability, and to advocate ending homelessness for women.

It was a fabulous event which raised a considerable amount of funds, thanks to the efforts and support of the gala M.C., actress Jane Kaczmareck, and all the sponsors and donors that made this wonderful gala both possible and successfull.

If you would like to make a contribution to the DWC, please follow this link:

http://www.dwcweb.org/donate.htm