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Ethanol Should Be Fully Integrated in International Trade, According to Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (Popularity:  )
http://www.unica.com.br
Access to major markets around the globe for Brazilian sugarcane ethanol with lower tariffs, and full integration of ethanol in global trade, as is the case with any other product: these are the key expectations of the Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) as the current phase of Doha Round negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, draws to a close. "What we expect now is full integration for ethanol into global trade. Ethanol ...
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FDA Approves the First Once-a-Day Three-Drug Combination Tablet for Treatment of HIV-1 (Popularity: )
http://www.fda.gov
Atripla is a Landmark Achievement of Three Cooperating Companies The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced approval of Atripla Tablets, a fixed-dose combination of three widely-used antiretroviral drugs, in a single tablet taken once a day, alone or in combination with other antiretroviral products for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults. Atripla, the first one-pill, once-a-day product to treat HIV/AIDS, combines the active ingredients of Sustiva (efavirenz), Emtriva ...
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FDA Commemorates a Century of Protecting and Promoting Public Health (Popularity: )
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today will celebrate the centennial of the Pure Food and Drugs Act of 1906 at an event dedicated to the agency’s past, present and future service to the nation. The ceremony, which will be held at the FDA’s Harvey W. Wiley federal building, will feature U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Michael O. Leavitt and Acting FDA Commissioner Andrew C. von Eschenbach, M.D. ...
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FDA Releases Guidance on Federal Menu Labeling Requirements (Popularity: )
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today released two documents that outline steps to help chain restaurants comply with new federal nutrition labeling requirements. "One of the most important things we can do when it comes to the nation's health is to provide simple basic information to the American people so they can make choices that are best for them and their family," said FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg, M.D. "The ...
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Federal Court Supports TransUnion and VantageScore(R) (Popularity: )
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After a three week jury trial, the U.S. District Court in Minnesota has decided in favor of TransUnion and VantageScore®, denying the purported common law and registered trademark rights FICO claimed were violated. The jury found that FICO knowingly made a false representation to the U.S. Patent and Trademark office in connection with its registration of the 300-850 trademark. The jury's verdict invalidates that trademark."The court's decision is a victory ...
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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his Wife, Rosalynn, Join Thousands of Volunteers in Asia for Annual Habitat for Humanity Build (Popularity: )
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Former U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, will lead the annual Habitat for Humanity build bearing their name in five Asian countries, Nov. 15-20.The Carters and nearly 3,000 volunteers from around the world will build and repair 166 homes in Thailand, Vietnam, China, Cambodia and Laos - all countries along the Mekong River. In the Mekong River Basin, nearly one-fifth of the population ...
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Freedom's Watch Announces New Print Advertisement in New York Times on Ahmadinejad's Visit (Popularity: )
http://www.freedomswatch.org
Friday Freedom's Watch President Bradley A. Blakeman released a statement and a copy of the print advertisement it has requested to be run in the Monday edition of the New York Times. "Freedom's Watch could not sit back and allow a terrorist to come to America masquerading as a world leader. We have an obligation to warn the world of the dangers of a nuclear Iran and to uncover the ...
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From USAID Administrator, Henrietta H. Fore: Humanitarian Assistance to Cuba (Popularity: )
http://www.usaid.gov
Cuba has suffered great damage from multiple hurricanes since the end of August. In response, the U.S. government has offered -- on four separate occasions -- to provide the Cuban people with up to $5 million in emergency humanitarian assistance to those in dire need. Some of this assistance will soon arrive through relief and humanitarian organizations on the ground. More is needed to help the Cuban people in the ...
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Gates Foundation Announces Major Commitment to Global Fight Against Malaria (Popularity: )
http://www.gatesfoundation.org
On the eve of a major White House summit on malaria, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation committed $83.5 million in new grants to combat the disease, which claims more than one million lives every year. The grants will expand access to bednets, treatment, and other malaria control tools; speed research on vaccines and other new prevention methods; and boost global advocacy to fight the disease. Melinda Gates, co-chair of ...
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Global Consumer Money Transfers Conference 2006 Declared A ‘Triumph’ By Major Banks,Money Transfer Operators And Regulators (Popularity: )
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The Global Consumer Money Transfers Conference 2006 chaired by the former Chancellor of Exchequer Lord Lamont of Lerwick was declared a ‘triumph’ by the major banks, money transfer operators and regulators who took part. Jack Jared, Managing Director.Global Transaction Services, Citigroup in his keynote speech at the conference which took place at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Knightsbridge, Londonon Monday 30th October said how much he valued being given the opportunity ...
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