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All in a Day's Work: Ending IllegalAll in a Day's Work: Ending Illegal Deforestation in the AmazonNational GeographicEditor's Note: Rane Cortez works for The Nature Conservancy and is based in Belem, Brazil. She has just moved for two months to the highly-deforested frontier town of São Felix do Xingu in northern Brazil to work with local farmers, ranchers, ...
Posted on 23 April 2012 | 6:47 pm
Pepper hits lower circuit - Hindu BusinessHindu Business LinePepper hits lower circuitHindu Business LinePrice indications were for 500 GL at $6400 a tonne (fob) HCMC prompt shipment. 550 GL at $6800 a tonne and Asta grade at $6950 a tonne both fob. White double washed was at $9500 a tonne. Brazil Asta was quoted at $7000 a tonne (fob), Belem; ...and more »
Posted on 23 April 2012 | 1:06 pm
Challenge the Amazon for the peacock bass -Challenge the Amazon for the peacock bassMonroe News StarAt the point where the river flows into the Atlantic Ocean in Belem, Brazil, the Amazon can sometimes be 200-300 miles wide. » In terms of sheer volume, the Amazon is rated as the largest river in the world, containing 11 times the volume of the ...
Posted on 22 April 2012 | 6:16 am
Grand Pavois International In-Water BoatSail WorldGrand Pavois International In-Water Boat Show previewSail WorldBrazil will be the guest of honour. 'The one for real fans', the Grand Pavois offers a unique opportunity to try the boats at sea before purchasing. The Grand Pavois is one the five leaders for international in-water boat shows. Back to the history.and more »
Posted on 20 April 2012 | 9:50 pm
Macy's Plans Brazilian Shop-in-Shop forMacy's Plans Brazilian Shop-in-Shop for Earth DayApparel MagazinePhebo – Phebo, Brazil's first fragrance and luxury perfume house, was born in Belem (in the Amazon region) during the early 1930's. The brand has maintained its trendsetter image over the years and is cherished by generations of Brazilians, ...and more »
Posted on 17 April 2012 | 2:44 pm

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The countdown is on for the 2012 ParalympicPara-Dressage riders from 26 nations have qualified to participate ... Nine countries – USA, The Netherlands, Brazil, Ireland, Italy, Belgium, South Africa, Australia and France – have qualified four riders. The National Paralympic ...
Posted on 23 May 2012 | 5:29 am
Countdown to the 2012 Paralympic Games -Para-Dressage riders from 26 nations have qualified to participate ... Nine countries – USA, The Netherlands, Brazil, Ireland, Italy, Belgium, South Africa, Australia and France – have qualified four riders. The National Paralympic Committees (NPCs ...
Posted on 22 May 2012 | 2:48 pm
Luna Gold Announces Appointment of a NewGold production is from the Aurizona Mine in Maranhao, Brazil, and development is focused on the Cachoeira deposit in Para, Brazil. The Company is aggressively exploring the large strategically placed Luna Greenfields project. This news release ...
Posted on 22 May 2012 | 12:25 pm
Vale’s Natural Gas Asset Sale DrawsThe company said then it had 23 offshore blocks in 14 concessions in Brazil’s Santos, Espirito Santo and Para-Maranhao basins and two onshore concessions in the Parnaiba basin. Petrobras, Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDSA) and Repsol YPF SA are ...
Posted on 21 May 2012 | 8:33 pm
Ford, GM and BMW linked to illegal loggingBrazil is a major exporter of pig iron ... of Labour have indicated that charcoal used by many pig iron suppliers in the Amazonian state of Pará was obtained through forced labour and illegal logging of protected and indigenous lands.
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 12:31 pm

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