• podcasts:  Available exclusively through iTunes and through the Institute’s Web site, (www.globalethics.org/ethicast.php), Ethicast™ is a podcast service providing recordings of ethical commentary on the world’s top issues from Ethics Newsline®. EN is a weekly e-publication of the Institute for Global Ethics®, featuring readings of commentaries written by Dr. Rushworth M. Kidder and guest authors. iTunes:   (http://www.apple.com/search/ipoditunes/?q=institute for global ethics)
• Facebook:  Recognizing the power of new media, the Institute introduces an area onFacebook whose primary focus is to expand the world-wide community of people interested in strengthening ethical behavior.  Our listing features new activities at the Institute, as well as reader comments.  Find out more at:  (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rockland-ME/Institute-for-Global-Ethics/51585783748)
• blog:  The Institute’s weekly commentary articles, published first in Ethics Newsline®, and featuring articles from Rushworth Kidder and other leading writers, are now available to readers through media provider VillageSoup.com.  Comments on the top ethical themes of the day are regularly posted.  Readers can find out more at: (http://knox.villagesoup.com/Blogs/)

The Institute will continue to develop its offerings via new media in the days and months ahead.  News of these offerings will be posted by regular updates to this release. About the Institute for Global Ethics®: Founded in 1990, the Institute for Global Ethics (IGE) is an independent, nonsectarian, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting ethical action in a global context. Our challenge is to explore the global common ground of values, elevate awareness of ethics, provide practical tools for making ethical decisions, and encourage moral actions based on those decisions.  Contact:Polly Jones Phone: 1-800-729-2615 (U.S.A. & Canada only) or 1-207-594-6658 Ext 133Email:    pjones@globalethics.org