from a news release : "items going up for auction... on eBay to support biological diversity... The auction, sponsored by the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation, will raise funds to support the organization in its efforts to implement business and education strategies in the service of conservation.
The auction will run... through April 23... available for auction... : The opportunity to name an orchid newly discovered in Ecuador ... The E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the world's... plant and animal life, using a combination of business strategies and educational initiatives. Established in 2006 by individuals with... experience in research, technology, business and publishing, the Foundation develops entrepreneurial programs, which encourage businesses to invest in conservation... manages a technology network, which links conservation workers to organizations with specialized expertise; and runs hands-on educational projects" article URL : http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/070413/20070413005401.html?.v=2 ************** Regards, VB _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
