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October 6, 2006
Kohl's Celebrates Largest One Day Grand Opening in Company History with 65 New Stores Throughout the U.S.
New Store Design Focused on Enhanced Customer Shopping Experience.
Kohl's will Operate 1,200 Stores by the End of 2010.
Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS) has announced its largest fall grand opening schedule in the company's history with 65 new stores opening across the USA on October 5 and three more opening next month. Part of a five-year strategic growth plan that includes store expansion, differentiation in marketing and merchandising initiatives, the 68 new locations continue to build to the company's goal of operating more than 1,200 stores by the end of 2010.
Photo: MTV VJ Daisy Fuentes joined Kohl's in celebrating the grand opening of the retailer's Jersey City department store. The new store features Kohl's updated store design, which enhances customer comfort and convenience through innovative features such as spacious fitting rooms with lounge areas. Fuentes, who sells an exclusive collection at Kohl's, later greeted fans and signed autographs.
Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl's is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping environment.
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Selecciones Magazine's First-Ever 'Generation Latino: Hispanic Teens Who Are Changing The World' Editorial Franchise Brought to Life
Top Talent On Hand to Celebrate Inaugural Event Including Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez, Univision's Giselle Blondet, Telemundo's Poncho de Anda, Despierta America's Ana Maria Canseco & Singer Shalim.
NEW YORK, Oct. 5 -- Selecciones, the world's best-selling Spanish-language magazine, celebrated its 35th anniversary yesterday with the introduction of its first-ever "Generation Latino: Hispanic Teens Who Are Changing the World" event. The pages of the magazine's October issue were brought to life at a special awards luncheon and media event at Bongo's Cuban Café in Miami honoring seven Hispanic teens for their talents, accomplishments and unsurpassed contributions to their communities. Today's most prominent newsmakers -- TV personalities, musicians, and political leaders -- were also on-hand to present each teen with an award and deliver their own personal stories of obstacles, successes and achievements.
The magazine conducted a nationwide search to find extraordinary Hispanic teens who are excelling in their chosen field including the arts, politics, medicine and technology. Seven teens were selected under the following categories: The Activist: Miguel Zazueta; The Innovator: Eletha Joy Flores; The Healer: Pamela Escobar; The Forecaster: Roque Cespedes; The Storyteller: Lucas Leyva; The Performer: Eva Martinez and The Contender: Seniesa Estrada.
Source: Reader's Digest
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RealNetworks Launches Rhapsody 4.0 & Teams to Deliver First Rhapsody-Optimized MP3 Players
SanDisk Sansa e200R Rhapsody MP3 Players Now Available to Consumers.
SEATTLE, Oct. 5 -- RealNetworks(R) (NASDAQ:RNWK) , the global leader in digital media delivery, today announced the release of Rhapsody(R) 4.0, an enhanced version of its critically acclaimed Rhapsody digital music service. Rhapsody 4.0 breaks new ground in delivering a deeply personalized digital music experience that combines great new music discovery features, easy drag-and-drop, integrated support for groundbreaking Rhapsody- optimized MP3 players, a fresh interface, and unparalleled digital music player support. The new version of Rhapsody is available starting today via www.rhapsody.com.
The launch coincides with the retail availability of the first line of Rhapsody DNA-based MP3 players from SanDisk Corporation. The Sansa e200R Rhapsody players, available in capacities ranging from 2GB1 to 8GB, come equipped with over 30 hours of pre-loaded music that consumers can play right out of the box, including songs from hundreds of the world's most popular artists from EMI Music, SONYBMG Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group.
The new Rhapsody enables consumers to access their own personalized celestial jukebox through the PC, portable MP3 players, and home devices based on the Rhapsody DNA platform. In addition to the new Sansa e200r Rhapsody player, the new Sonos 2.0 Digital Music System also supports Rhapsody DNA to deliver the celestial jukebox throughout the home.
Rhapsody is the market's leading unlimited access music service. With Rhapsody, fans can download or stream an unlimited amount of music from a vast, 2.5 million-song library of major and independent label music for a flat monthly fee. While, RealNetworks, Inc. is the leading creator of digital media services and software including Rhapsody(R), RealPlayer(R) 10, and casual PC and mobile games.
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October 5, 2006
Polycom Delivers Business Quality Voice Conferencing Through Skype
Skype Certified Polycom VoiceStation 500 Delivers Natural, Hands-Free Voice Communications for Small Conference Rooms and Executive Offices.
PLEASANTON, Calif., Oct. 5 -- Polycom, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCM) , the world's leading provider of unified collaborative communications solutions, today announced that the Polycom VoiceStation(TM) 500 conference phone is Skype Certified(TM). The integration of Skype and the VoiceStation 500 enables customers to easily host business quality conference calls in a small conference room or executive office using Skype. The VoiceStation 500 features Bluetooth wireless and an applications port that enables it to seamlessly work with Skype(TM) running on a PC.
Featuring a compact, stylish design, the affordable VoiceStation 500 delivers Polycom's award-winning Acoustic Clarity Technology(TM) for full duplex, natural group conferencing that minimizes background echoes, word clipping and distortion to provide a high-quality voice conferencing experience. The VoiceStation 500 uses AC power and can connect to a standard POTS phone line, but it also features embedded Bluetooth wireless support and an applications port for connecting to a computer running Skype. These connectivity options can also be used to connect the VoiceStation 500 to other devices such as a mobile phone and other handheld devices.
Polycom, Inc. is the worldwide leader in unified collaborative communications (UCC) that maximize the efficiency and productivity of people and organizations by integrating the broadest array of video, voice, data and Web solutions to deliver the ultimate communications experience.
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Citizen Attracts New Sports Talent
Citizen Watch Company (COA) has signed Paula Creamer, LPGA champion, and Emeka Okafor, starting power forward for the Charlotte Bobcats, to its Unstoppable international media campaign. These talented young athletes, both of whom won 2005 "Rookie of the Year" awards in their respective sports, personify the technology of the Citizen Eco-Drive watches: Unstoppable. The print ads launch in Fall 2006.
It starts with a simple yet revolutionary concept: a watch that never needs a battery. Citizen Eco-Drive technology harnesses the power of light -- from any natural or artificial light source -- and converts it into energy that is stored in a permanently rechargeable lithium-ion cell. It recharges continuously in any kind of light to run forever.
Citizen enjoys the leading position in the largest watch segment in the U.S., setting itself apart from its competitors with its Eco-Drive(R) collection. Citizen watches are distributed throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean at fine jewelry, specialty, and department stores.
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October 4, 2006
Mitsubishi Motors launches new Pajero
Global-standard all-round SUV.
Tokyo, 4 October 2006 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced the Japanese market launch of the fully redesigned Pajero SUV at affiliated dealerships throughout Japan on October 4. The company has sold some 2.5 million Pajeros in over 170 countries and regions since its introduction in 1982. Pajero has established a rock-firm reputation among customers as an all-round sport-utility vehicle that delivers go-anywhere off-road performance with the high-speed cruising performance and comfort of a sedan.
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The Home Depot To Offer Free 100,000 Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs To California Residents
Gift Will Save $4.8 Million in Energy Costs in Honor of Change a Light, Change the World Day.
ATLANTA, Oct. 4 -- The Home Depot(R), the world's largest home improvement retailer, announced today that the Company is helping California residents save an estimated $4.8 million in energy costs with an unprecedented energy-efficient light bulb giveaway. On Oct. 4, The Home Depot will give a total of 100,000 n:vision compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) to California residents who visit select The Home Depot stores. In partnership with lighting innovator TCP, Inc., the light bulb giveaway is in celebration of the ENERGY STAR(R) national Change a Light, Change the World Day.
To receive a free light bulb, residents must visit one of the 158 The Home Depot stores participating and sign the ENERGY STAR Change a Light pledge, indicating they will replace one standard incandescent light bulb with an energy-efficient CFL. In addition to the free light bulb, Californians also will receive a special $4 coupon that can be used for purchasing a variety of multi-pack CFLs. Participating California stores will give away n:vision bulbs on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last.
The Home Depot(R) is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,088 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico.
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Imation Delivers CD and DVD Disc Publisher For SMBs and Workgroups
Imation D20 Disc Publisher Helps Leave a Professional, Lasting Impression.
OAKDALE, Minn., Oct. 4 -- Imation Corp (NYSE:IMN) , a worldwide leader in removable data storage, today brings a complete solution for optical disc publishing to workgroups and the small- and medium-business (SMB) market. The Imation D20 Disc Publisher is an all-in-one CD and DVD publishing system that automates the copying of up to 20 discs at once, and is optimized for full-color, direct-to-disc printing using Imation Inkjet Printable Media with AquaGuard(TM) surface. An expert in delivering optical media technologies engineered for the demands of business, Imation delivers its D20 Disc Publisher to users seeking an affordable way to professionally finish CD and DVD media. The Imation D20 Disc Publisher is ideal for duplication of marketing and sales materials, music, video, catalogs and more.
About the size of a standard inkjet printer, the Imation D20 Disc Publisher automates the entire disc duplication process. When used in combination with Imation AquaGuard discs, the system's image creation software and ink ensure maximum design flexibility, brilliant colors from hub to edge, and quick-drying graphics that resist smearing when exposed to water or humid conditions. Simple, quick setup and easy-to-use software ensure high-quality results that leave a professional, unique impression. Simply connect it to the USB port on a PC or Mac, install the print software, create your own design, and load the discs. The Imation D20 Disc Publisher duplicates discs quickly with full-color, high resolution prints at 4800 dpi in up to 16.7 million colors using a single ink cartridge.
Imation Corp is solely focused on the development, manufacture and supply of removable data storage products spanning the four pillars of magnetic, optical, flash and removable hard disk storage.
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History.com, The History Channel(R) Multi-Media Web Site, Presents Live Webcast of 40 YEARS OF STAR TREK
The First-Ever Official Auction of Star Trek Contents Conducted by Christie's.
Live Three-Day Star Trek Extravaganza Takes Place Thursday, October 5 Through Saturday, October 7 Beginning at 10:00A.M. ET Each Day on History.com
NEW YORK -- History.com, the online extension of The History Channel, will present a live webcast of 40 YEARS OF STAR TREK: THE COLLECTION, the first-ever official auction of items from the five Star Trek television series and ten feature films on Thursday, October 5 through Saturday, October 7. The auction emanates from Christie's New York.
The multi-camera production will capture all the suspense and exhilaration of this live event that only STAR TREK can generate. The three-day auction will showcase 1000 lots from the entire CBS Paramount Television STAR TREK franchise including props, scenery, detailed models, and costumes from the television series and feature films. By logging onto the webcast, viewers will have the opportunity to see the once-in-a-lifetime event.
History.com, The History Channel multimedia site, is the premiere destination on the web for all things history. Centered around unique channels on history-related topics such as science and technology, exploration, the unexplained and more, users can immerse themselves in a subject through interactive timelines; videos; maps; games; podcasts and RSS feeds. The History Channel(R) is one of the leading cable television networks featuring compelling original, non-fiction specials and series that bring history to life in a powerful and entertaining manner across multiple platforms.
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Jean-Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 2007 at Paris Fashion Show
New Fashion hits Paris runways.
Photographer: Philippe Wojaze for Reuters
Models present creations as part of French designer Jean-Paul Gaultier for his Spring/Summer 2007 ready-to-wear fashion collection in Paris on October 3, 2006.
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October 3, 2006
Napster Opens First Music Subscription Service in Japan
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3 -- Napster (NASDAQ:NAPS) announced today that its award-winning digital music service is now available to music lovers across Japan, which is the largest music market in the world outside of the U.S. The new Napster Japan service is a product of the Company's joint venture with Tower Records Japan ("TRJ"), the leading music retailer in that country. The launch of Napster Japan marks the introduction of the digital music subscription model to Japanese consumers, who until now have only been able to experience digital music by paying for each track and album individually.
Napster Japan features a music catalog of nearly two million tracks spanning all genres from both major and independent record labels, including a library of local Japanese content and the largest collection of non-Japanese music available in the country. Tower Records Japan's extensive music resources and highly respected "voice" in the Japanese music industry have helped Napster Japan amass an abundance of significant editorial content and enables it to offer personalized recommendations and other powerful music discovery features specifically tailored to the Japanese market. The service also features a variety of community features, interactive, commercial-free radio stations, Napster playlists and other tools designed to enhance the digital music experience.
Napster, the pioneer of digital music, offers interactive music experience. Napster is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in New York, London, Frankfurt and Tokyo.
Tower Records Japan Inc. is the number one music brand in Japan. With 108 stores located throughout the country generating approximately $700 million in annual sales, TRJ is the country's leading retailer of recorded music. TRJ also publishes leading music magazines that are circulated monthly to over 400,000 people and operates some of Japan's most popular music Web sites that attract approximately two million users per month.
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NVIDIA(R) PureVideo(R) HD Powers a Spectacular HD DVD Movie Experience on HP Consumer PCs
NVIDIA Leadership Position in HD Reinforced by New HP Consumer PCs.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) today announced that NVIDIA GeForce(R) graphics processing units (GPUs) featuring PureVideo HD technology are powering the outstanding HD DVD experience delivered on some of the latest HP consumer desktop and notebook PCs. The new PureVideo HD-equipped PCs from HP enable consumers to enjoy HD DVD movies with superb clarity in high definition.
"Consumers want a crystal clear, stutter-free HD movie experience, which is why PC manufacturers select NVIDIA GPUs with PureVideo HD technology," said Scott Vouri, general manager of multimedia at NVIDIA.
NVIDIA Corporation is the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies. The Company creates innovative, industry-changing products for computing, consumer electronics, and mobile devices. NVIDIA is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA and has offices throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
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October 2, 2006
NEWSWEEK COVER: The Price of Denial
Newsweek Presents Excerpt of Bob Woodward's Newest Book 'State of Denial'.
The October 9 issue of Newsweek (on newsstands Monday, October 2) "Bob Woodward: The Price of Denial" presents an extensive excerpt of Woodward's new book, "State of Denial," and looks at the Bush administration's reaction to criticism of its handling of the Iraq War. Plus, Congressman Mark Foley's resignation, a candid interview with Turkey's foreign minister, new obstacles to YouTube's success, why the fall TV season is full of cliffhanger series and how to ask your boss for a raise.
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The publication of Bob Woodward's new book, "State of Denial: Bush at War, Part III," will most likely renew calls from Democrats and Republicans for Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to resign. And a senior White House official, operating under the usual cover of anonymity, gave Newsweek a less than airtight guarantee of Rumsfeld's job security. The president, normally one to rely on his inner circle, has been consulting outsiders. The official did not say which ones, but it is known that Bush speaks on occasion to Henry Kissinger and to his father's former secretary of state, James A. Baker. The counsel of the outsiders, says this official, "so far has been that Rumsfeld should stay. But I can't predict the future."
In its October 9 cover story "The Price of Denial", Newsweek presents a special excerpt of Woodward's book. Assistant Managing Editor Evan Thomas and Senior White House Correspondent Richard Wolffe report on the potential fallout for President Bush and Rumsfeld and analyze the administration's response.
Web site: http://www.newsweek.msnbc.com
Entire cover story and excerpt can be read at http://www.newsweek.com
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15081915/site/newsweek/
Excerpt: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15075326/site/newsweek/
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Marriott International Unveils European Prototype for Its Courtyard Brand
Plans Call for Aggressive Roll-Out Throughout Europe.
Up to 50 New Courtyard Hotels Planned to Open in Next Five Years.
PARIS -- Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) today unveiled the prototype of its new Courtyard by Marriott hotels in Europe, with the official opening of the 150-room Paris Courtyard by Marriott Colombes. It is the first of approximately 50 Courtyard hotels that Marriott plans to open in Europe over the next five years, more than twice the number currently in operation there.
As configured at the Paris Courtyard by Marriott Colombes, the new European Courtyard hotel will have about 150 rooms. Each will boast a contemporary signature open lobby which couples an informal ambience with comfortable seating, a lobby lounge, a colorful three-meal restaurant called Oleo Pazzo Mediterranean Bistro, and a 24-hour mini market/pantry. Meeting space will average 262 square meters in flexible configurations.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with nearly 2,800 lodging properties in the United States and 67 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club International, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers and golf courses. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
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