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February 12, 2007
Airbus Corporate Jetliner for Chinese Customer: GlobalGiants.com
Photo: The first named Chinese customer for the Airbus Corporate Jetliner is China Sonangol, which has firm orders for three of the aircraft (February 2007). [GlobalGiants.com]
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February 11, 2007
2008 Pontiac G8 Show Car Unveiled at Chicago Auto Show : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Media get a closer look at the 2008 Pontiac G8 show car, the all-new, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan at the February 2007 Chicago Auto Show. The 2008 Pontiac G8 will be available in G8 and G8 GT models. Each will come with a variety of performance, convenience and safety features standard. The 2008 Pontiac G8 will be available in dealerships early next year. (General Motors Photo/Aynsley Floyd) [GlobalGiants.com]
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NEWSWEEK COVER FEBRUARY 19, 2007 ISSUE : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: The February 19 issue of Newsweek (on newsstands February 12), 'The Hidden War With Iran,' finds that although a shadowy war between the United States and Iran may already be unfolding on the chaotic battleground of Iraq, the recent history of diplomacy between the two nations offers a surprising degree of hope for détente. Plus, the 'real' John Edwards, how an astronaut snapped, the strange saga of Anna Nicole Smith and the boomer generation’s own brand of irreverent comedy. [GlobalGiants.com]
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JAGUAR XKR AWARDED 2007 ‘BEST DREAM MACHINE’ BY MOTORWEEK : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Jaguar XKR From the James Bond Film 'Die Another Day'.
Jaguar Cars was honored at the February 2007 Chicago International Auto Show as MotorWeek awarded the 2007 Jaguar XKR the Drivers’ Choice Award for ‘Best Dream Machine’.
MotorWeek annually recognizes the premier vehicles of the year with its Drivers' Choice Awards. Handing out awards in thirteen different categories, MotorWeek acknowledges a range of quality production vehicles from ‘Best Large Utility’ to ‘Best Eco-Friendly’ and a cross-section of vehicles in between. This year’s ‘Best Dream Machine’ award was shared among three cars – the Jaguar XKR, the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and the Porsche 911 Turbo. Although the award was presented to all, the XKR was the first choice amongst the three.
Being the original automotive magazine series on television, MotorWeek pioneered televised automotive coverage and remains one of the top automotive review shows today. Presenting viewers with vehicle reviews, trends, new products and more, MotorWeek keeps consumers up to date with what’s new in the automotive world. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Launch Of The New 2008 Ford Taurus X : GlobalGiants.com
CHICAGO -- Cisco Codina, Ford's group vice president of North America Marketing, Sales and Service, announces the launch of the new, 2008 Ford Taurus X at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show . Replacing the full-size Ford Freestyle crossover, the new Taurus X is a full-size crossover with three rows of seating and Edge-inspired exterior styling, one-touch, flip-and-fold second-row seating, a powerlift gate, and more standard safety features, including electronic stability control and side curtain air bags. [GlobalGiants.com]
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February 10, 2007
Siemens AG Front Door E : GlobalGiants.com
Berlin: February 10, 2007 -- Siemens Front Door E Enables users to answer the door and speak to visitors using their cordless Gigaset phone from anywhere within the house, or remotely via their mobile phone. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Siemens AG Lifestyle -- Bluetooth Communicator : GlobalGiants.com
Munich: February 10, 2007 -- With the Siemens Gigaset ZX1 Bluetooth Communicator the user is able to listen to music and receive phone calls, anywhere in the home, without being attached to a phone or stereo. Users can listen to their favorite songs, up to 100 meters away. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Siemens AG Bangkok Skytrain : GlobalGiants.com
Berlin: February 10, 2007 -- With its wide array of products and solutions, Siemens has been making vital contributions to the improvement of urban infrastructure for many years now. In the fields of transport, energy, healthcare and IT, there are numerous examples of how the company’s technology is helping the world’s megacities to take on their most pressing problems. In Bangkok, for example, most of the local public transport runs with Siemens technology. The city’s overhead Skytrain and its subway were both turnkey solutions from Siemens, including the control technology and signaling. And Siemens now is also maintaining the track and rolling stock. Introducing these two systems has helped people to travel faster within the city: The Skytrain averages 80 kilometers an hour, eight times the speed of the cars that crawl through the streets. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Kia Sedona Named 'Best Minivan' by MotorWeek : GlobalGiants.com
Minivan Receives Kia's First-Ever Drivers' Choice Award From the Popular Television Series.
Photo: John Davis (right), founder of MotorWeek, presents the "Drivers' Choice Award -- Best Minivan" to Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of Kia Motors America (KMA). Kia Motors America -- the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corp. in Seoul, South Korea -- offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 630 dealers throughout the United States. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Honda Aircraft Company to Establish World Headquarters and Production Facility in Greensboro, North Carolina : GlobalGiants.com
HondaJet to Be Produced at New Plant.
Photo: North Carolina government, business and community leaders gathered together with Honda executives after a press conference on February 9, 2007 where Honda Aircraft Company announced plans to establish its world headquarters and HondaJet production facility in Greensboro, North Carolina. Honda plans to begin delivery of HondaJet, to customers in 2010.
GREENSBORO, N.C., Feb. 9 -- Honda Aircraft Company, Inc., today announced plans to establish its world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, with construction of a new 215,000 square foot headquarters facility and hangar at Piedmont Triad International (PTI) airport. The company also confirmed plans to manufacture its advanced light jet, HondaJet, at a new plant to be constructed adjacent to its new headquarters.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. was founded in Japan in 1948. Honda began operations in the U.S. in 1959 with the establishment of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Honda's first overseas subsidiary. [GlobalGiants.com]
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February 9, 2007
FORD 2008 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F-450 : GlobalGiants.com
PHOTO: A Ford F-250 pickup stars as a "tough guy" in Eddie Murphy's "Norbit" comedy opening nationwide this weekend - part of Ford's massive push to launch the new 2008 F-Series Super Duty (2008 Ford F-450 shown). [GlobalGiants.com]
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Consumer Guide(R) Automotive Announces Winners of Second Annual Chicago Auto Show Awards : GlobalGiants.com
PHOTO: CHICAGO, Feb. 8: Consumer Guide Automotive names the 2008 Pontiac G8 the Most Significant New Car Introduction at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. Kirk Bell, Consumer Guide Auto Associate Publisher, presents Gary Steilen, Marketing Manager for G8, and Brian Shipman, Product Manager for G8, with the award. [GlobalGiants.com]
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CERTAINTEED AND JOE NEMECHEK'S NO. 13 CHEVROLET : GlobalGiants.com
PHOTO: CertainTeed Corporation, North America's leading manufacturer of interior and exterior building products, will be the primary sponsor on Joe Nemechek's No. 13 Chevrolet during the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup season. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Montblanc and Van Cleef & Arpels Unveil Limited Edition 'Mystery Masterpiece' : GlobalGiants.com
Both Companies Celebrate the Start of their Second Centuries by Collaborating on Exceptional Work of Art -- A One of a Kind Creation.
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- Montblanc and Van Cleef & Arpels today unveiled an exceptional work of art -- a writing instrument of the finest craftsmanship and artistry -- the Limited Edition Mystery Masterpiece. The two luxury industry giants celebrated their centennials in 2006 and have joined forces to collaborate on a one-of-a-kind creation that showcases each company's area of expertise as they both mark the start of their second centuries in existence. The piece was unveiled today at a luncheon event in New York City.
PHOTO: Luxury industry leaders Montblanc and Van Cleef & Arpels unveil the $730,000 limited edition Mystery Masterpiece. The companies collaborated on the handmade work of art - the most expensive writing instrument ever created - that takes an artisan a year and a half to create. It is being released in three variations, set with over 20 carats of rubies, sapphires or emeralds, and nearly 840 diamonds. Each variation is limited to three pieces worldwide for a total of nine pieces.
The limited edition Mystery Masterpiece is being released in three variations, set either with rubies, sapphires or emeralds, and accented by diamonds. Each variation is limited to three pieces worldwide for a total of nine instruments, and has nearly 840 diamonds and over 20 carats of gemstones. The Mystery sells for $730,000, making it the most expensive writing instrument ever created. [GlobalGiants.com]
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February 8, 2007
29,000-Ton Ocean Liner to be Transformed Into First Oceangoing Campus for University Students Worldwide : GlobalGiants.com
The Scholar Ship -- Multicultural Study Abroad Program -- to Make Maiden Voyage from Athens in September 2007.
BALTIMORE, Feb 7 -- The Scholar Ship today announced the lease of a 29,000-ton ocean liner that will become the first oceangoing education program developed specifically for an international student body. The application deadline for the September voyage is April 30.
PHOTO: A rendering of The Scholar Ship -- the 660-foot (201 meters) ocean liner transformed to accommodate 600 undergraduate and graduate students in a multicultural academic and living environment.
The Scholar Ship will transform the 660-foot (201 meters) ocean liner to accommodate 600 undergraduate and graduate students in a multicultural academic and living environment. The ship, which will be re-named The Scholar Ship, has 389 staterooms that can accommodate 778 students and faculty, as well as 416 crew members. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. provides funding and operational support for The Scholar Ship.
The Scholar Ship will make its maiden voyage in September 2007 from Piraeus (Athens), Greece and sail westward on a compelling itinerary that includes stops in Lisbon, Portugal; Panama City, Panama; Guayaquil, Ecuador; Papeete, Tahiti; Suva, Fiji; Sydney, Australia; Shanghai, China; and Okinawa and Kobe, Japan. In addition to the program's extensive onboard curriculum, each port of call provides a distinct educational platform from which students engage in academic field study, shore excursions, and independent travel.
Seven highly respected international universities have collaborated on the development of The Scholar Ship's rigorous onboard and port programs. The Scholar Ship's Consortium of Academic Stewards includes the University of California, Berkeley (United States), Macquarie University (Australia), Fudan University (China), Tecnologico de Monterrey (Mexico), Al Akhawayn University (Morocco), University of Ghana (Sub-Saharan Africa), and Cardiff University (United Kingdom). [GlobalGiants.com]
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Toyota Launches 2008 Highlander And Highlander Hybrid At The 2007 Chicago Auto Show : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Don Esmond, senior vice president of automotive operations for Toyota Motors Sales, unveils the the all new next generation 2008 Highlander-Hybrid mid-sized sport utility vehicle at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show Wednesday, February 7, 2007.
February 7, 2007 – Chicago - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., unveiled the all-new next-generation Highlander and Highlander Hybrid mid-size sport utility vehicles (SUV) at a press conference today at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show.
"Highlander holds a unique distinction within the Toyota brand and within the industry," said Don Esmond, TMS senior vice president, automotive operations. "Along with the 4Runner and the FJ Cruiser, it anchors one of the industry's only three-vehicle, mid-size SUV line-ups. Equally important, along with Prius and Camry Hybrid, it is a key component in the industry's only three-vehicle hybrid strategy."
The 2008 Highlander is significantly larger, roomier and more powerful than the vehicle it replaces. Yet its fuel efficiency will be virtually unchanged. It is noticeably quieter, smarter, with improved versatility and ride comfort. It will offer the highest level of standard safety equipment in a segment where safety is at the top of purchase considerations. And, it's all wrapped in a package designed for buyers who want to stand out and make a statement.
Highlander has comprehensive list of standard safety features. It will provide a segment-leading total of seven airbags, including a driver's knee airbag and roll-sensing side curtain airbags for all three rows. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Boeing and Canada Sign Deal for Four C-17s : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: In this artist's conception, a Canadian C-17 airlifter flies over Ottawa, Canada's capitol city, where the Canadian government announced it had reached contract agreement to purchase four C-17 Globemaster IIIs from Boeing. Boeing will deliver the first Canadian C-17 as early as fall 2007. [GlobalGiants.com]
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February 7, 2007
Verizon Wireless and LIME Launch Healthy Living Programming on New V CAST Video Channel : GlobalGiants.com
Key LIME talent including Best Selling Author, Deepak Chopra, and Yoga Instructor to the Stars, Rodney Yee to be featured on V CAST Video Channel.
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- LIME(TM), the multi-platform lifestyle brand dedicated to a healthier, greener and more balanced lifestyle, and Verizon Wireless have teamed up to offer a new mobile video channel, LIME: Healthy Living With A Twist on the new V CAST Video channel. This deal marks LIME's entry into the mobile video marketplace. The announcement was made today by C.J. Kettler, Founder and CEO, LIME.
Starting today, Verizon Wireless V CAST customers can get video segments from best selling author Deepak Chopra, yoga instructor to the stars, Rodney Yee, and more healthy living content on select V CAST-enabled phones. The new V CAST Video channel offers customers some of LIME's flagship programming and features key talent and segments from LIME's health and wellness series, "Mind, Body and Soul." [GlobalGiants.com]
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ING Renault F1 Team Unveils the New R27 Racer : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: The ING Renault F1 Team roars into F1 with a spectacular Amsterdam launch of its R27 racer, aiming for continued on-track success. The ING Renault F1 Team nailed its new colours to the mast with the launch of the all-new R27 F1 car and a striking visual identity. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Cherry Coke To Debut New Can Designed by Jay-Z's Lifestyle Apparel Brand Rocawear : GlobalGiants.com
Sleek, Fun, Urban Design to Be Unveiled at Exclusive Event During Fashion Week in New York.
ATLANTA, Feb. 6 -- Cherry Coke has joined forces with the design team from Rocawear, apparel brand founded by hip-hop icon Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, to create an eye-catching new appearance for the brand.
On February 7, along with his Rocawear designers, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter will be on hand to unveil the redesigned Cherry Coke packaging for the first time at an exclusive party during Fashion Week. The new look for Cherry Coke, which is also featured on Cherry Coke Zero, is the first packaging update for the brand since 2002.
According to the company, the vibrant, urban design for Cherry Coke features a stylized silver cityscape scattered with dark pink cherries on a graduated pink background. The motif for Cherry Coke Zero, which offers Cherry Coke taste with zero calories, includes the same silver cityscape and cherries with pierced centers dotted across a predominately black background.
The special Fashion Week Cherry Coke launch event will also showcase six artists who will reinterpret the brand's graphics in five different media. Joining Cherry Coke, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and the five artists, attendees at the exclusive event will include a mix of celebrities, musicians, athletes, stylists and New York City tastemakers. [GlobalGiants.com]
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