Activists Want Garden on White House Lawn

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President-elect Barack Obama will have his hands full when he takes office in January, and some activists want to make sure his belly is full, too — full of fresh fruits and vegetables. Several campaigns are petitioning Obama to plant an organic garden on the White House lawn, and they’ve devised peculiar ways of getting attention. Take, for example, Daniel … Read More

Kraft's Facebook Application Feeds the Hungry

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Kraft Foods is reaching out to its customers through social networking, and using the popular website Facebook to feed hungry Americans. Kraft’s new cause-related Facebook application was launched in conjunction with social marketing company SocialVibe. For each friend users convince to add the application, Kraft donates six meals to hungry families through the Feeding America charity. So far, the program … Read More