Shell and Cosan today launched a multi-billion dollar joint venture that will become a leading producer of the low-carbon biofuel, ethanol made from sugar cane. Named Raízen, this major retail and commercial fuels company will operate in Brazil, one of the world's fastest-growing markets.
In one of the biggest biofuels deals to date, Shell is combining its extensive retail experience, global network and research in advanced biofuels with Cosan's technical knowledge of producing biofuels on a large scale. Raízen will produce and sell over 2 billion litres a year of the lowest-carbon biofuel commercially available - ethanol made from Brazilian sugar cane.
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Year after year, healthier living seems to pop up as a popular choice among New Year’s resolutions. As America starts to think about 2011, Bob Evans Fit from the Farm® menu stands prepared to satisfy with nutritionally-balanced options.
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Anthem Blue Cross and the California Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports have launched the fifth annual Anthem Blue Cross Live Like a Champion Tour, a California-based statewide traveling community outreach campaign that encourages children to become physically active and empowers them to make healthy lifestyle choices now and in the future. The tour features interactive sports-themed activities, and will visit communities through the end of the calendar year.
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With the kick-off of pro football season and September marking National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the American Urological Association (AUA) Foundation and the National Football League (NFL) have teamed up for a third year to educate men about prostate health and encourage them to join the “Know Your Stats” campaign. With the support of an increasing number of NFL greats and prostate cancer survivors, the national campaign is focused on turning awareness into action by encouraging men to know their risks and get tested.
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In the afternoon of Wednesday 21 March, Mrs Anna Komorowska, First Lady of Poland, will open the Keukenhof International Flower Exhibition in Lisse accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of The Netherlands.
In the period from 22 March to 20 May 2012, a colourful tribute will be paid to Poland, an important export market for flowering bulbs. Poland-Heart of Europe is the theme for Keukenhof 2012. Highlights this year are the exhibition Surprising Poland, the flowering bulb mosaic of Frederic Chopin and a special theme route.
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Fashion Stylist Cher Coulter, recently named “Stylist of the Year” at the 2010 Hollywood Style Awards, is well known for creating innovative and head-turning looks for some of today’s hottest stars including Kate Bosworth, Sienna Miller, Orlando Bloom, and Teresa Palmer. Coulter is now stepping in front of the camera, hosting a video series called “Love Your Assets,” sharing tips that help women dress to accentuate the part of their body they love the most. The videos are presented by INVISTA, the manufacturer and marketer of LYCRA® fiber, and feature body shaping solutions from ASSETS by Sara Blakely, a shapewear brand from the founder of SPANX®.
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2010 was a very good year for Lexmark, highlighted by revenue, earnings and cash generation growth, record laser performance, product line expansions, managed print services growth and the acquisition of Perceptive Software, which has strengthened Lexmark’s expanding software business. Ninety percent of the top global retailers¹, 70 percent of the top global banks1, and 36 percent of the Fortune 50 are Lexmark customers.
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Cities will never be the same. With more than 5 billion people projected to live in cities in 2030, there is a need for innovative ways to meet the challenges related to climate change and maintain a livable environment. The year 2010 is by the UN designated to be “The International Year of Biodiversity”, which represents an opportunity to highlight the role of biodiversity and ecosystems in reducing the effects of climate change.
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From Megan Fox’s surprise nuptials on a beach to Vanessa Minnillo’s long-awaited engagement, many of Hollywood’s biggest names chose to celebrate their lifelong commitments this year with platinum wedding rings. Why platinum? Platinum’s durability makes it the most secure setting for diamonds and other gemstones, so celebrities can enjoy their hectic lifestyles without worrying about prongs breaking or loose stones.
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Every day, almost every American is touched by a nonprofit organization in some way, whether a loved one is treated for a health concern or uses a service that is being offered in their community. Almost all Americans make a contribution each year, and half of all Americans volunteer.
In this tough economic climate, when people are struggling to make ends meet and nonprofits are dealing with declining funding even as demand for their services are growing, it’s imperative that hard-earned dollars are not wasted and go to the organizations that are doing the most good.
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Once again, Applebee’s will thank our nation’s veterans and active duty military by inviting them to their neighborhood Applebee’s for a free meal on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010. Last year, Applebee’s served more than one million military men and women and expects that number to be even higher this year. The company’s appreciation efforts last year were the largest of its kind to give back to the communities nationwide where Applebee’s restaurants are located.
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