Responding to consumer demand for products made with natural ingredients, Pepsi-Cola North America Beverages announced today that it was transforming Sierra Mist, its popular lemon-lime soda, into Sierra Mist Natural. A recent study by the Hartman Group confirmed the demand for natural, revealing that the majority of Americans say natural is an important driver of food and beverage choices they make for themselves and their families.
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Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces today announced the second phase of their brand architecture exercise with the roll-over of 19 hotels to their new brand, Vivanta by Taj Hotels & Resorts, slotted in the 5-Star Upper Upscale segment. India’s largest hospitality group flagged off Vivanta by Taj Hotels & Resorts at a gala event at the brand’s marquee hotel, Vivanta by Taj – Whitefield, Bangalore. This follows the highly successful launch of their Upscale brand - The Gateway Hotel - exactly two years ago.
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The X PRIZE Foundation, an educational nonprofit prize organization, and Progressive Insurance, the country’s fourth largest auto insurance group, today, at the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., awarded $10 million to three teams who successfully completed the rigorous Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE. The winning teams—Edison2 of Lynchburg, Virginia; X-Tracer of Winterthur, Switzerland; and Li-ion Motors Corp. of Mooresville, North Carolina—emerged from an original field of 111 competing teams, representing 136 vehicle entries from around the world. The winning vehicles were showcased to an audience of auto industry, business and government leaders. Each of the winning teams was also presented with a towering bronze trophy designed by Harry Winston, Inc.
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Kid goes to school at the Game, a mall converted into a school run by corporate sponsors who exploit the students for market research. Intrigued by a rebellious prank, Kid follows clues to uncover the identity of the group behind it: the Unidentified. Now Kid is changing the Game. Forever. Learn more about this book: http://bit.ly/aH9RAV YA
PNC Bank, a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC), today announced enhancements to Virtual Wallet®, the online and mobile money management tool, for budgeting and smart spending as many consumers struggle with their personal finances.
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As the country brings in India’s 64th Independence Day, the iconic Taj Mahal Palace re-opens its doors to the magnificently restored Palace wing in Mumbai.
Mr. Ratan Tata’s promise made to the world in 2008 has been a compelling force and a testament to the Taj Group’s commitment to resurrecting India’s original luxury hotel. And as promised the hotel will continue to benchmark the best in hospitality and service.
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EE Times Group, a UBM company and the daily source of essential business and technical information for the electronics industry decision makers, today unveiled the new EE Times website, which can be found at www.eetimes.com, an innovative media platform that is the first professional community linking everyone in the global electronics industry to drive technology sales. The completely restructured website combines the power of the 1+ million monthly visitors to the website with the EE Times Group’s extensive portfolio of online brands – EE Times, Embedded.com, TechOnline and Designlines, eeProductCenter as well as must attend events – ESC and DesignCon, ARM Technology Conference and online education and training such as the popular Fundamentals of Design courses.
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http://www.noknivesbetterlives.com This is a knife crime animation about a group of Scottish teenagers and the consequences of knife crime. Watch how a knife affects one teen as he finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time.
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Virgin America, the California-based airline, today marks the launch of its first international city and sets it sight on its next destinations. Today, the airline toasts its new Toronto service on a celebrated flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) through San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger joins Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson onboard the LAX to SFO leg, and via WiFi at 35,000 feet over the California coast, they announce the airline's intent to serve a new destination: Mexico. Upon touchdown, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom will welcome Sir Richard, the Governor and other guests. The SFO to YYZ flight then will continue on to cross the border in style with Drake, the Toronto native and GRAMMY nominated recording artist, hosting a mile high party en route.
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