Practice Quiz 24 | A2 - Elementary

Hanlan's Coffee Company — Ethical Purchasing Policy 

At Hanlan's, we know that our customers like to drink only the finest coffee from around the world. We also recognize that they want to be sure that the people who grow that coffee are treated fairly. Many coffee producers provide their employees with poor working conditions and low pay, which are practices that Hanlan's does not support. — [I] —. 

Coffee companies that buy their stock on the open market never know exactly where it comes from. But at Hanlan's, we take a different approach. We have exclusive contracts with farms in Guatemala, Ethiopia, and Vietnam. — [2] —. Because of this, we know exactly who is producing our coffee and the conditions in which it is being grown. We appreciate all the hard work of our farmers and ensure that they have acceptable working conditions and wages. But our commitment doesn't end there. — [3] —. Hanlan's pays them an additional I0 percent above current market prices as our way of saying "thanks." 

Furthermore, to give even more back to these communities, we have started the Hanlan's Development Foundation. Each year through this organization, we put five percent of our total corporate profits into building schools, water pumps and purification plants, and health care facilities in the towns and villages near where our coffee is grown. The main goal is to make certain that all our workers' children are safe, healthy, and have the chance to go to school and receive a full education. — [4] —. 

Find out more about Hanlan's development projects, our coffee producers, and what you can do to support our cause at www.hanlancoffee.com/foundation.

Plug Software's Head Honored as Tech Woman of the Year 

By Carmen Marshall 

Rebecca Curtis, CEO of software company Ping, has been named the most successful woman in the tech world by Gadget Lover magazine. Ms. Curtis, who took over the company five years ago and transformed it into a thriving multi-platform enterprise, is expected to deliver an acceptance speech at the Gadget Lover annual conference on December 2. 

Ms. Curtis's achievements as CEO have been widely celebrated. When she replaced the previous CEO, Mark Spalding, Ping was mainly known for its word processing software. Due to the influx of new word processing products, Ping's software was not selling as well as it once had. Ms. Curtis quickly reversed that situation by developing a wide range of high-quality software including photo-editing and spreadsheet programs. Now the name "Ping" is notable for its cutting-edge, dependable technology. 

Over the next several years, Ms. Curtis says Ping will create a membership plan for its frequent users. Those who sign up will be able to download new Ping products at a reduced rate. Ms. Curtis says the company also plans to redevelop its Web site. With all these plans ahead. Ping is expected to grow even more. Most experts agree that Ms. Curtis has been the primary reason behind the company's success.