A true force for change, Gary Hirshberg has been at the forefront of movements working for environmental and social transformation for 30 years. From his early days as an educator and activist to his current position as President and CE-Yo of Stonyfield Farm, the world's largest organic yogurt company, Hirshberg's positive outlook has inspired thousands of people to recognize their ability to make the world a better place. In Stirring it Up, Hirshberg calls on individuals to realize their power to effect change in the marketplace - "the power of one" - while proving that environmental commitment makes for a healthier planet and a healthier bottom line. Drawing from his 25 years' experience growing Stonyfield Farm from a 7-cow start-up, as well as the examples of like-minded companies, such as Newman's Own, Patagonia, Wal-Mart and Timberland, Hirshberg presents stunning evidence that business not only can save the planet, but is able to simultaneously deliver higher growth and superior profits as well. Hirshberg illustrates his points with practical information and advice, as well as engaging anecdotes from what he calls `the bad old days' of his yogurt company: how a power outage left him milking cows by hand, how a dumpster fire revealed the need for better packaging, and his camel manure taste test challenge to a local shock jock. He also describes hands-on grassroots marketing strategies -- printing yogurt lids with provocative, politically charged messages, handing out thousands of free samples to subway commuters to thank them for using public transit, and devising the country's first organic vending machine -- explaining how these approaches make a much more powerful impact on consumers than traditional advertising. An inspiring book for business owners and managers as well as anyone interested in saving the environment, Stirring It Up demonstrates how companies can work to save the planet, while achieving greater profits and satisfaction, and how we can all use the power of conscious consumption to encourage green corporate behavior.
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Al Franken and Bill O'Reilly are two of the most intelligent and politically wise men on the planet earth, or at least they think so. Each man has become the personified voice of "Liberals" and "Conservatives". Franken and O'Reilly make a fortune by blaming Liberals and Conservatives for everything that happens in America. Are Liberals and Conservatives destroying America? Or are Franken and O'Reilly laughing all the way to the bank? How much do you know about these Liberal and Conservative groups? Did you know that they control a secretive billion dollar industry? Did you know that these groups are considered "public charities" by the Internal Revenue Service, yet are enormously wealthy and politically influential? Did you know that these groups employ thousands of lawyers, researchers and talking heads who are financed by the most wealthy and powerful people in America? Why are these groups presented as "experts" on CNN, MSNBC and FOX, yet most viewers don't have a clue about who they are? "Will Al Franken and Bill O'Reilly Please Shut Up" is for the well-informed American who wishes to learn about the origin, financing and agenda of these politically active groups. My goal was to write an entertaining and informative book that reviews the 100 most powerful Liberal and Conservative groups in America. The book is written from a nonpartisan point of view and gives you a clear and concise picture of each group and how it profits fighting the never ending "Culture Wars". The book is an excellent career guide for students and aspiring political gurus. Most of the groups featured in this book offer internships, fellowships, scholarships, volunteer and full-time job opportunities. The Appendix gives you tips on how to join the group of your choice and the full contact details for each group is provided. Whether you consider yourself Liberal or Conservative, I know you will enjoy reading it. Now will Al Franken and Bill O'Reilly please shut up.
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