RCS Community Garden; Fairtrade Caber Coffee; Social Entrepreneurship at WCU - CSR Minute 7/9/12

Retail Construction Services, a national general contractor, has donated 7,400 pounds of fresh produce in the last three years from its 6,000 square-foot Giving Garden, which was formerly landscaped corporate turf. The initiative has expanded to include teaching, mentoring, and giving programs with students from schools, churches, and corporate partners. A member of the U.S. Green Building Council, R.C.S. creates and manages construction projects in an ecological and resource-efficient manner.

"Coffee with a Conscience" is the mission of the latest brand of the beverage to be launched under the Fairtrade label. Named Ethyco, it's the product of Aberdeen, Scotland-based Caber Coffee, which will re-invest two percent of Ethyco's sales in local UK social enterprise projects.

Western Carolina University's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation will offer a new freshman seminar course with a focus in social entrepreneurship in fall 2012. The first-time course will guide students to develop a business idea that is focused on financial sustainability and also addresses an important social need.

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OC Metro Minute - Local newspaper purchased by a Boston investor; Crystal Cathedral is renamed

Watch today's 'OC METRO Minute': The local daily and Freedom were purchased by a group led by a Boston investor; Brandman University's School of Nursing and Health Professions receives a big donation; The Crystal Cathedral is renamed http://www.ocmetro.com/

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ShowBiz Minute: Cameron, Franklin, Box Office

Cameron completes journey to Earth's deepest point; Aretha Franklin celebrates 70th birthday; 'Hunger Games' battles to $155M opening weekend. (March 26)

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ShowBiz Minute: Shelton, Deen, Brooks

Blake Shelton reschedules tour dates after his father dies; Paula Deen hid her diabetes for three years; Garth Brooks wants money back from Oklahoma hospital. (Jan. 18)

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