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August 31, 2007
U.S. Open: Action Heats Up in New York
Photo: Czech's Nicole Vaidisova defeats, 6-2, 7-6, Italy's Flavia Pennetta in their second round match of the Tennis US Open tournament held at the Arthur Ashe stadium in Flushing Meadows, New York City, NY, USA on August 30, 2007 (Abaca Press)
The U.S. Open is heating up with favorites Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova and Justine Henin all advancing to third round action. |GlobalGiants.com|
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HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA TO UNVEIL I-BLUE AT FRANKFURT
Photo: Hyundai Motor Corporation will unveil the i-Blue Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle seen here at the 2007 Frankfurt International Motor Show which opens on September 13. |GlobalGiants.com|
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August 30, 2007
"Project 2000: The Rise and Fall of Oldsmobile." GM Insider's Book Reveals Secret Project Leading to Crumbling of GM's Empire : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: 2003 Oldsmobile Alero.
MIAMI, Aug. 30 -- As General Motors' empire started to crumble, automotive expert Bob Horvath was hardly surprised.
"In fact, Detroit's Big Three forgot how to satisfy customers and dealers back in the eighties," says Horvath, a 40-year GM veteran, who details one of the carmaker's notable missteps in "Project 2000: The Rise and Fall of Oldsmobile."
In the mid-80's, when GM had Oldsmobile, their world market share was 54 percent. In 2007, it has declined to 13 percent, according to Automotive News.
The key to success in the car industry is simple. Keep customers happy by giving them the products they want, and keep your dealers happy too. Horvath says GM forgot about all that and squandered its market dominance in the process.
Horvath continues, "GM's attitude and regime change in the mid-80's allowed Japan to make significant inroads in the U.S. and world-wide auto industry."
Failure to recognize consumer demand for a Toyota Camry-type or Honda Accord-type car, and failure to compete in this market, partly led Toyota to becoming the world's number-one auto manufacturer through June of 2007, Horvath says.
Tatsuya Mizuno, a Fitch Ratings auto analyst, said it was inevitable that GM would hand over its crown to Toyota at the end of 2007, ending its 76-year reign as the world's best-selling automaker.
"One key element in GM's demise was the closing of the Oldsmobile Division. From 1970 to 1985, the Olds Cutlass was the number-one selling car in America and Oldsmobile was the most sought-after franchise in the world. Oldsmobile went from best to worst in 20 years and became a dinosaur in October 2005," says Horvath.
Horvath said another key element contributing to GM's declining share was a secret project that GM called "Project 2000" which was the systematic elimination of dealers to take place by the year 2000. This benefited GM's upper management at the expense of the dealers who were betrayed.
Horvath, who had a front seat to the "Project 2000" scheme hatched by GM, offers an insider's viewpoint in his book why GM has lost its spot as the perennial number-one carmaker to Japan's Toyota, and backs it up by hundreds of documents contained in the book. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Posted by Editors at 2:10 PM
Fashion Rocks Update
NEW YORK, Aug. 30 -- Conde Nast Media Group announced today the following updates regarding New York Fashion Week's most star-studded event:
• Mary J. Blige Joins Stellar Performance Line Up
• Show will feature duet performances from Mary J. Blige and Usher, Fergie and Ludacris, and Alicia Keys with Santana
• Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Teri Hatcher, Jessica Alba, Denis Leary, Mischa Barton, 50 Cent, Sean Lennon, Tyra Banks, LeAnn Rimes, Tommy Hilfiger, among others join a star-studded lineup of previously announced performers.
• Portion of Proceeds to Benefit Keep a Child Alive.
The show, hosted by Entourage star Jeremy Piven, will include performances by Aerosmith, Alicia Keys, Avril Lavigne, Carrie Underwood, Chad Kroeger, Fergie, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, Ludacris, Maroon 5, Mary J. Blige, Martina McBride, Santana and Usher.
The concert returns to the legendary Radio City Music Hall on September 6, 2007 and will air the following night, Friday, September 7, 2007 in a two-hour special on the CBS television network (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).
FASHION ROCKS(TM) is a production of Conde Nast Media Group, a unit of Conde Nast Publications, which includes corporate sales, marketing, interactive and direct sales efforts for all of Conde Nast's consumer magazines and websites. Conde Nast Media Group is recognized as an industry leader for its creation and execution of large-scale, integrated, multi- platform advertising programs and events.
FASHION ROCKS(TM) is sponsored by Chevrolet, Citi, Revlon, Dillard's, and Nexxus. |GlobalGiants.com|
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SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. SPONSORS EVENTS
Photo: Subaru is the official vehicle and sponsor of the 2007 West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium, The 2nd Annual Whitewater Festival, and Gauley Fest in September. |GlobalGiants.com|
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August 29, 2007
NISSAN MIXIM AT THE FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW 2007
Photo: London, 29 August 2007. TRAPPES, France - Nissan Mixim 3/4 Rear. (Nissan Europe) |GlobalGiants.com|
Mixim Concept Car
The Mixim concept car is a compact vehicle for young drivers who are mostly engaged by their computer and the world via the internet. The driver sits centrally, with two seats either side, while the steering wheel and controls are inspired by the interfaces so familiar to computer gamers.
Powered by Nissan's 'Super Motor' electric motor/generator and using compact lithium-ion batteries, Mixim has unusually rapid performance combined with a usefully extended range. One Super Motor powers the front axle and a second drives the rear axle, giving Mixim all-wheel drive.
Mixim takes the most up-to-date electric vehicle (EV) technology and clothes it in a svelte and distinctive coupé shape. Its wraparound windscreen, inspired by the visor of a crash helmet, dominates the profile while the swept back windscreen, flowing roofline and sharply truncated rear hints at sporting performance unexpected from an electric vehicle.
Despite being a concept car with no guarantee of being turned into a series production model, Mixim's development is in line with the Nissan Green Program, the company's publicly stated desire to create a more sustainable mobile society.
Throughout the show, the Mixim will be driving from a low stage via a ramp to an elevated display platform on the Nissan stand. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Posted by Editors at 2:59 PM
Amy Grant's First Ever Career-Spanning Hits Collection to be Released on October 2 by Sparrow/EMI America Records
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 29 -- During her award-winning 30-year music career, Amy Grant has sold more than 30 million albums around the world. EMI CMG Label Group and EMI Music Marketing have partnered with Amy Grant Productions for an in-depth global catalog campaign, including remastered catalog titles and digital sales initiatives. On October 2, Amy Grant's first-ever career and label-spanning hits collection, Greatest Hits, will be released around the world in CD and Special Edition CD/DVD packages and digitally. In the U.S., the new title will be released by Sparrow/EMI America Records.
Amy Grant has achieved unparalleled success as a crossover Contemporary Christian artist. In the U.S. alone, Grant's achievements include nine platinum and platinum-plus albums and nine gold albums, six Grammy Awards and 21 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Posted by Editors at 2:37 PM
ROSETTA STONE INC. VERSION 3
Photo: Rosetta Stone Inc., creator of the world's leading language-learning software, has introduced Rosetta Stone Version 3 Personal Edition. It is an interactive software program that uses technology to create an environment of immersion in the language, which, according to the company, is the fastest, most effective way to learn a new language. |GlobalGiants.com|
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August 28, 2007
Tepper School of Business Study Shows Unethical Conduct Often Inadvertently Overlooked : GlobalGiants.com
Research Shows How 'Boiling Frog Syndrome' Is Recipe for Unintentional Misconduct.
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 28 -- In the wake of ethical debacles in major businesses like Enron, Tyco and WorldCom, new research from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University suggests that unethical behavior in corporate settings is often not born of a deliberate intent to defraud by a few bad apples. Rather, it's the slow erosion of individuals' behavior within the organization - small deviations that eventually become part of the norm - that go unnoticed and unreported, highlighting the need for companies to redouble their commitment to an open, transparent corporate culture.
Unethical behavior that develops incrementally over time, or along the "slippery slope," is much less likely to be noticed by an individual, according to the study "Slippery Slopes and Misconduct: The Effect of Gradual Degradation on the Failure To Notice Others' Unethical Behavior." Co-author Francesca Gino, visiting assistant professor in organizational behavior at the Tepper School, conducted a series of experiments testing individuals' ability to observe and identify ethical misconduct that occurred either gradually or abruptly. The research was conducted in partnership with Max Bazerman, the Jesse Isidor Straus Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School.
"We find that most individuals are more apt to engage in unethical behavior when it falls along the slippery slope, because they aren't aware that it's happening," Gino said. She noted that, in many ways, it's similar to the "boiling frog syndrome," referring to the adage that frogs immediately hop out of boiling water, but when put in unheated water fail to notice a gradually rising temperature and eventually cook to death.
According to Gino, members of an organization may eventually realize that something is wrong, but by then may believe they have a conflict of interest for failing to report the misconduct and thus ignore the unethical conduct and contribute to it becoming ingrained in the culture. "Once the ethical line has been crossed, an institutionalization of corruption can occur in which unethical acts become a common part of daily activities and people often have a vested interest in remaining quiet," she said.
Gino and Bazerman conducted four experiments with 330 subjects who were shown pictures of jars filled with pennies, with each experiment providing different estimates for the amount of money in the jars. Some of the changes in estimates were gradual while others were more abrupt. Subjects were asked to play the role of "approver," accepting or rejecting the estimates, and were told that they and the estimators would be paid more for higher-approved estimates; however, they would risk a penalty for approving egregiously exaggerated estimates. Overwhelmingly, the results indicated that individuals were much less likely to notice this "unethical behavior" when it occurred gradually rather than abruptly.
Gino and her colleague also sought to gauge the effects of incentives, such as the increased payments for higher-approved estimates, on participants' tendencies to overlook gradual degradation. In the end, they discovered that such incentives made little difference in the perception of others' ethical behavior. Gino says these findings provide further evidence to support the conclusion that failure to notice gradual erosion -- and not a deliberate attempt to defraud -- is to blame.
According to Gino, the best way for companies to combat unintentional tendencies that may represent unethical behavior is to focus on changing the organizational factors that make these types of gradual breakdowns possible, rather than attempting to change individual employee behavior. Within an organization, the human resources department is best suited to spearhead efforts at such reform, she says.
But, first and foremost, says Gino, "Companies must more clearly and consistently communicate ethical standards to employees and strive to create a culture in which there's a commitment to doing the right thing and in which people are encouraged to speak up." While Gino acknowledges that there is a role for industry-specific regulation to address some aspects of unethical conduct, she adds that such regulation should be carefully scrutinized to assess other, unintended consequences.
Founded in 1949, the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon is a pioneer in the field of management science and analytical decision-making. The school's notable contributions to the intellectual community include six Nobel laureates and a consistent presence in the top tier of business school rankings. |GlobalGiants.com|
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August 27, 2007
Writers of the Future Awards Ceremony
24 Writing and Illustrating Careers Launched at the California Institute of Technology Athenaeum.
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Photo: NYT bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson (Dune series) gets his book signed by newly published illustrator Marcus Collins at the L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards Ceremony at the Athenauem at Caltech where 24 writers and illustrators were feted at black tie celebration.
PASADENA, Calif., Aug. 27 -- Over 300 fans, along with two-time Emmy nominated actress Lee Purcell (Due South, Valley Girl) and Latina singer/songwriter Carina Rico, attended the 23rd L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards ceremony this past weekend at the Athenaeum situated at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena to honor the 24 winners of the international Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests and cheer the release of Writers of the Future Volume 23, the book featuring their first professional sale.
Each writing and illustrating contest winner was presented their trophy by contest judges at the ceremony. The Gold Award to the author of the Story of the Year was presented by actress Lee Purcell to Steven Kotowych from Toronto, Ontario, for his story "Saturn in G Minor". The Gold Award for the Illustrator of the Year was presented to Lorraine Schleter from Fort Branch, Indiana by Latin vocalist Carina Rico.
Prior to the awards ceremony, the winners were flown in from as far away as France, United Kingdom and Ukraine to attend a week long workshop taught by contest judges-including New York Times bestselling authors Kevin J. Anderson (Dune series), Tim Powers (Three Days to Never), Sean Williams (The Resurrected Man) and internationally acclaimed artist, Stephen Hickman -- each one an experienced professional in the field providing sound advice based on hard-won experience. |GlobalGiants.com|
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August 26, 2007
FORD VERVE CONCEPT HINTS AT FORD'S FUTURE SMALL-CAR DESIGN VISION : GlobalGiants.com
FRANKFURT, August 2007 - Ford Verve Concept - a bold and colourful concept car to be revealed at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - gives the first hints of Ford's future small-car design vision.
The significance of the Ford Verve Concept is that it's the first physical evidence of the design direction for an all-new small Ford since it was announced earlier this year that the European arm of the company's global Product Development group is taking the design and engineering lead in creating a new small-car portfolio for major world markets. The Ford Verve Concept is the first of three concept vehicles which will debut in key regions - Europe, Asia and North America.
Photo: The Ford Verve Concept Design Team (2007)
Finished in rich colours and distinctive materials inspired by the world of fashion and cosmetics, the Ford Verve Concept was created by a team of designers from Ford's studios in Dunton, England, and Cologne, Germany.
The concept's face is bold and sporty, yet friendly and engaging. The front of the vehicle is dominated by a large, inverted trapezoidal lower grille and a large Ford oval badge centred in the compact upper grille opening.
At the rear, the lower diffuser with integrated centre exhaust outlet are central elements of a cohesive design that incorporates the encapsulated rear bumper and design accessories, like brushed aluminium accents on the lower edges of the fog lamps.
The Ford Verve Concept was designed for the generation that grew up with mobile phones. Every button and switch was crafted with the kind of minute attention to detail that characterises good mobile phone designs. This system philosophy gives the Ford Verve Concept instrument panel centre stack a different feel than that of traditional automotive switchgear.
As product development of a new generation of Ford small cars continues behind the scenes, Ford of Europe is hoping to gauge public reaction to the Ford Verve Concept during the Frankfurt Motor Show. |GlobalGiants.com|
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August 25, 2007
Volkswagen is the Official Pace Car of SCCA and SCCA Pro Racing : GlobalGiants.com
Volkswagen and Sports Car Club of America announced today an official partnership naming Volkswagen the Official Pace Car of SCCA and SCCA Pro Racing. As part of its official sponsorship, Volkswagen will provide pace vehicles for the SCCA SPEED World Challenge Championships and the SCCA National Championship Runoffs(R) Presented by AT&T as well as course vehicles for The Tire Rack(R) SCCA Solo National Championships.
Founded in 1944, Sports Car Club of America, Inc. is a 55,000-member motor-sports organization that, along with subsidiary SCCA Pro Racing, incorporates all facets of autocross, rally and road racing at both club and professional levels. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, Eos, and Touareg. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Blake Lewis Sixth Season Runner-Up on 'American Idol,' Signs To 19 Recordings / ARISTA Records : GlobalGiants.com
Beatboxing Singer Working on Debut Album Due for Release Late 2007.
Blake Lewis, the popular runner-up on the sixth season of "American Idol," has been signed to 19 Recordings / ARISTA Records and is already working on his debut album with a stellar line-up of producers and songwriters. The album is due for release in late 2007.
Lewis, who has already charted on 'The Billboard Hot 100' with his versions of Bon Jovi's "You Give Love a Bad Name" and the Zombies' "Time of the Season," has been finding time to go into the studio to work on his first album while touring the United States and Canada on the "American Idols Live" tour. |GlobalGiants.com|
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August 24, 2007
Egyptian Blogger, Burmese Reporter Named 2007 Knight International Journalism Award Winners : GlobalGiants.com
Along with Tom Brokaw, they will be honored at the International Center for Journalists Awards Dinner on Nov. 13.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) has named Egyptian blogger Wael Abbas and Burmese investigative reporter May Thingyan Hein as the 2007 Knight International Journalism Award winners.
They will be honored along with Founders Award recipient Tom Brokaw at the 10th annual ICFJ Awards Dinner at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC, on November 13. The dinner also will feature Keynote Speaker Bob Woodruff and Master of Ceremonies George Stephanopoulos.
The International Center for Journalists, a non-profit, professional organization, promotes quality journalism worldwide in the belief that independent, vigorous media are crucial in improving the human condition. Since 1984, ICFJ has worked directly with more than 40,000 journalists from 176 countries. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Posted by Editors at 12:46 PM
P&G Secret(R) Partners With Jennifer Lopez in Search of America's 'Hottest' Dancer : GlobalGiants.com
America Votes to Determine Who Will Appear in an Upcoming Jennifer Lopez Music Video.
Secret(R), the number one female anti-perspirant/deodorant in North America, has partnered with the music and movie star Jennifer Lopez to kick-off the "Secret's Show Us Your Moves" contest in New York City August 23. The nationwide search is looking for America's hottest female dancer. The dancer who best conveys her unique confidence while showing her "moves" will be eligible for a chance to appear in an upcoming music video with Ms. Lopez.
After the August 23 casting call in New York, the contest will travel to Dallas, Atlanta , Miami, Chicago and Las Vegas through the end of September. Contestants who can't make it to one of the six casting calls can submit a 30-second video of their "Secret Hot Moves" online.
P&G Beauty sells more than 130 different brands in over 180 countries worldwide. |GlobalGiants.com|
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August 23, 2007
CAPITOL/EMI: Dean Martin Hits the Top 40 With Forever Cool : GlobalGiants.com
New Album from the 'King of Cool' Strikes a Chord with Youth Market; iTunes, Yahoo! Music, AOL Music, MP3.com and MySpace Help To Lead the Charge.
Around the world, entertainment superstar Dean Martin has the market cornered on charisma, easygoing charm, playful wit, and gracious humility, all of which combine to make him infinitely cool to each new generation of fans. Released worldwide on August 14 by Capitol/EMI, Martin's new all-star collaborations album, Forever Cool, debuts at #39 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart, with first week sales totaling 17,242.
More than 40 years after knocking the Beatles' "A Hard Day's Night" out of the #1 chart position with "Everybody Loves Somebody" in 1964, Dean Martin continues to enthrall music fans around the world. Said famed producer Phil Ramone, "I think Dean's whole re-birth, so to speak, is that young people have realized how cool he is and how funny he is ... and he could sing."
Said Martin's daughter, Gail Martin, "It gives me a warm glow to know that everybody -- all ages, all generations -- just seem to adore him and want more of him. That's exciting, and it doesn't surprise me." |GlobalGiants.com|
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Gooding and Company Announces $60 Million Record-Breaking Results from Pebble Beach Classic Car Auction : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: This 1956 Ferrari 250 GT sold for $1,100,000. It was one of many classic vintage cars that sold for over one million dollars at the Gooding and Company Pebble Beach Auction.
Gooding and Company announced its top results from the company's first-ever two-night Pebble Beach Auction event this weekend, held annually following the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. A high-energy atmosphere set the tone for a capacity filled crowd of bidders at both Saturday and Sunday's auctions that garnered a record breaking more than $60 million dollars in sales. The multiple record-breaking sales included the 1931 Blower Bentley from the E. Ann Klein Estate for $4.51 million dollars along with a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider, which sold for $4,455,000.00.
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GM; CHRYSLER; FORD; UNITED AUTO WORKERS RALLY
Photo: Chrysler, Ford and GM workers rally in St. Louis to support better fuel economy and American jobs.
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VERIZON WIRELESS MOTO Q MUSIC 9M : GlobalGiants.com
Verizon Wireless and Motorola, Inc. introduced the MOTO Q music 9m. Exclusively available through Verizon Wireless, the MOTO Q music 9m offers a sleek updated design, dedicated multimedia interface that offers V CAST Music capabilities, and the business sense of its predecessor -- the Motorola Q -- in one thin black and red package. (Verizon Wireless, Thomas Burke)
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Posted by Editors at 6:48 AM
August 22, 2007
Big Zooms Come in Small Packages With New Sony Cyber-Shot H-Series Camera : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: The new 8-megapixel Sony Cyber-shot(R) DSC-H3 camera has a powerful 10x optical zoom lens for those close-up shots you don't want to miss, and yet features a super compact form so you can take the camera along anywhere.
The model features high-definition component output, putting a high-resolution spin on the family slideshow. By connecting the new camera to any HDTV set with Sony's VMC-MHC1 high-definition component cable (sold separately), families can see their digital photos the same way they watch their favorite TV shows -- in full 1080 HD resolution. The camera is equipped with a built-in slide show function so you can view photos, complete with transitions choreographed to your choice of programmed music clips. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Posted by Editors at 10:07 AM
Latest Sony Cyber-shot T-series Cameras Bring New Focus - And Smiles - To Point-And-Shoot Users : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: The new ultra-thin, 8-megapixel Sony Cyber-shot(R) DSC-T200 features a new smile shutter function and an intuitive 3.5-inch wide LCD touch screen that allows you to instantly select the subject you want to focus on (in shooting mode) and what you want to view or where you want to zoom (in playback mode).
Memorable photos are at your fingertips with two new slim, yet powerful Sony Cyber-shot(R) T-series cameras. Both offer an intuitive touch screen that allows you to instantly select the subject you want to focus on (in shooting mode) and what you want to view or where you want to zoom (in playback mode).
The cameras also feature a new smile shutter function, which helps capture the most important part of a photo -- the smile.
The ultra-thin, 8-megapixel DSC-T200 model raises the bar with a 3.5-inch wide LCD touch-panel that controls all of the camera's settings and a 5x Carl Zeiss(R) optical zoom lens. This model will be available in silver, black and red.
The 8-megapixel DSC-T70 camera features a 3-inch wide LCD touch panel and a 3x Carl Zeiss optical zoom lens. It will be offered in silver, black, white and pink. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Posted by Editors at 7:31 AM
August 21, 2007
DOVE HAIR CARE : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Ali Larter, co-star of the television series "Heroes," joined Dove Hair Care, Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, in New York, to help build self-esteem in pre-teen and teen members of the Girl Scouts of the USA. Ali Larter and Dove Hair Care hope to inspire women and girls to love the hair they have and not compare it to unrealistic images they see in the media. (Dove Hair Care, Diane Bondareff) |GlobalGiants.com|
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VOGUE SHOPVOGUE : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: The home page of the new ShopVogue.TV from Vogue magazine. (Vogue)
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Posted by Editors at 9:31 AM
August 20, 2007
Wal-Mart Offers Free Download of New Eagles Single 'How Long' With Pre-Order of Exclusive CD : GlobalGiants.com
Advance orders begin today on Walmart.com for Eagles' first album of new music in 28 years.
Photo: Eagles CD cover - Long Road Out of Eden. (Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.)
Today, August 20, Wal-Mart announced it will begin accepting advance orders for the Eagles' first studio album of new music in 28 years, "Long Road Out of Eden." Fans nationwide USA can now pre-order the album on Walmart.com and receive a free MP3 download of the new radio-released single How Long with purchase.
The "Long Road Out of Eden" CD, scheduled for an October release, will be sold exclusively at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club in the U.S. and Canada and through Walmart.com and Samsclub.com.
Photo: Eagles band members. (Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.)
The Eagles have sold more than 120 million albums worldwide, earning four #1 U.S. singles and four Grammy Awards. "Eagles: Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975" is the best-selling album of all time, exceeding sales of 29 million units. Eagles were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Posted by Editors at 8:43 AM
August 19, 2007
2008 Infiniti EX35 Crossover SUV Debut at Pebble Beach Concours Weekend : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Infiniti EX35 Makes Global Debut at Pebble Beach. (Nissan North America)
The all-new 2008 Infiniti EX35, which goes on sale at Infiniti retailers nationwide USA in late December 2007, made its world production debut yesterday August 18 on the lawns near the famed Pebble Beach Golf Course's 18th green. The Infiniti EX35, the latest addition to the Infiniti lineup, was driven onto a platform by Nissan Senior Vice President and Design Director Shiro Nakamura. Also shown for the first time was the new 2008 Infiniti M sport sedan, which features extensive exterior and interior enhancements, as well as the addition of a new all-wheel drive M45x model. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Posted by Editors at 9:57 AM
2007 SUZUKI AERIO DELIVERS FUNCTION, FEATURES, STYLE : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: The sporty 2007 Suzuki Aerio sedan offers distinctive styling, a powerful and fuel-efficient 155 horsepower engine and available QuadGrip all-wheel-drive system (AWD), making it one of the most affordable AWD sedans in the market. For 2007, new features include standard cruise control and standard automatic transmission in the Aerio Premium. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Posted by Editors at 2:47 AM
August 17, 2007
Hybrid Bus in the City: A Prototype with a Future : GlobalGiants.com
Germany: Nuremberg's public transport system has been "electrified" by a diesel-electric hybrid bus developed by MAN. The vehicle is equipped with drive-system technology from Siemens. The prototype, which also features a special brake energy recovery system, uses up to 25 percent less fuel than conventional buses. The drive system consists of series-produced components, which means mass production of the bus is a possibility that MAN is planning to turn into reality by 2010. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Posted by Editors at 12:28 PM
NASA Decides Against Space Shuttle Repairs While in Orbit : GlobalGiants.com
A gouge on space shuttle Endeavour’s belly does not need to be repaired in orbit, NASA has decided after several days of testing, analysis and deliberation.
The decision came Thursday night after a five-hour meeting of mission managers. They opted against any risky spacewalk repairs based on the overwhelming — but not unanimous — recommendations of hundreds of engineers.
Pictured: STS-118 mission specialist astronaut/teacher Barbara R. Morgan looks over procedures checklists on the middeck of Space Shuttle Endeavour while docked with the International Space Station. (UPI)
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August 16, 2007
Virgin Mobile USA Says 'Aloha' With Debut of First LG Wireless Handset : GlobalGiants.com
Virgin Mobile USA, a top provider of no-annual-contract wireless phone services targeted at the youth market, today bids a warm welcome to the first LG Electronics handset to join its line-up, as the new Aloha cell phone makes its way to Virgin Mobile retailers across the U.S. this month. With a sleek clamshell design and metallic finish, the Aloha comes equipped with all the essentials, from real-music ringtones to multi-messaging capabilities -- at an attractive price point for all Virgin Mobile customers. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Boeing Provides GoldCare Services to Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TotalCare : GlobalGiants.com
SEATTLE, Aug. 15, 2007 --The Boeing Company will supply GoldCare lifecycle support services to Rolls-Royce plc for the UK company's Trent 1000 engine TotalCare program.
The GoldCare Material Management agreement announced today provides repair and overhaul for 787 Dreamliner underwing rotable airplane components as an option for Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TotalCare service agreements. This allows Rolls-Royce to integrate support of these components into TotalCare to provide a more complete solution for the Trent 1000. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Posted by Editors at 5:12 AM
August 15, 2007
The new Sony Ericsson K770 Cyber-shot™ phone : GlobalGiants.com
London, 15th August 2007. Sony Ericsson’s new K770 Cyber-shot™ phone, announced yesterday, is a digital camera, a photo album and an elegant phone all in-one. Still a phone first and foremost, it allows you to send and share your photos as soon as you’ve taken them.
At just 14.5mm slim and finished in a fashionable Truffle Brown, the K770 can take pictures as good as a standalone digital camera; pictures can be printed up to A4 size. The camera can also be used for video and comes with a powerful photo light for indoor photo-taking and filming. As with all Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot™ phones, ‘ease of use’ sits at the heart of the experience. To take a picture, just slide open the lens cover, find your subject and shoot. |GlobalGiants.com|
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United States Mint: Presidential $1 Coin Featuring Thomas Jefferson Rolls Into Circulation Tomorrow : GlobalGiants.com
Survey Reveals Most Americans Can't Name Nation's Founding Fathers.
Photo: The obverse (heads side) of the Thomas Jefferson $1 Coin was designed and sculpted by Joe Menna, a United States Mint Medallic Artist. The reverse (tails side) on all the Presidential $1 Coins is a magnificent image of the Statue of Liberty, designed and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- A survey commissioned by the United States Mint has found that most Americans don't know that Thomas Jefferson was their Nation's third President and a shockingly small number could name the first four Presidents in order. The United States Mint released the findings of the Presidential $1 Coin Survey, as the third Presidential $1 Coin featuring Jefferson heads into circulation nationwide USA tomorrow.
"That's what's great about the Presidential $1 Coin Program," said United States Mint Director Ed Moy in an event today for the new Jefferson coin at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington. "This series of circulating coins provides the perfect opportunity for Americans to learn more about our Presidents and the critical role they played in some of our Nation's historic milestones."
Only 7 percent of those surveyed could name the Nation's first four Presidents in order: George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. When asked specifically about Thomas Jefferson, only 30 percent knew that he was their Nation's third President. However, slightly more than half of Americans, 57%, knew that Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the Declaration of Independence, the Presidential $1 Coin Survey revealed.
The United States Mint celebrated the new Thomas Jefferson $1 Coin by allowing visitors to the Jefferson Memorial to exchange dollar bills for the new coins one day ahead of their official release. |GlobalGiants.com|
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CHRYSLER LLC PT CRUISER : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Chrysler introduces its eleventh factory-customized PT Cruiser. Soaked in "Sunset Crystal" paint, this limited-edition Chrysler PT Cruiser Sunset Boulevard Edition includes 16-inch chrome-clad wheels, power moonroof, deep-tinted sunscreen glass, chrome body-side moldings, chrome lock knobs, and "Street Cruiser" and "Sunset Boulevard" badges. Unique interior features include bright sill scuff pads, bright accent ring cup holders and chrome PRNDL bezel. |GlobalGiants.com|
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August 14, 2007
HARRIS CORPORATION INSTANT REPLAY SYSTEM : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Minnesota Vikings instant replay technician Lauri Karpinen examines an on-field play August 10, 2007 using the new high definition instant replay system installed by Harris Corporation. The National Football League last week became the first major sports league to use the new HD instant replay system, which provides referees with the sharpest images possible for determining questionable calls. Harris Corporation, a digital broadcast equipment pioneer, installed the equipment at 28 NFL stadiums for use during the 2007-08 season. |GlobalGiants.com|
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KILLERLOOP FALL/WINTER 2007/2008 COLLECTION : GlobalGiants.com
The label KILLERLOOP designed for skate freaks now goes further and attracts those young people not necessarily keen on flying pirouettes and other stunts. The Killerloop of next autumn and winter speaks a more universal although predominantly young idiom.
KILLERLOOP Urban Fusion works with the matte and shiny palette of urban grey: asphalt, smog, underground dimness, the metal of railings and tin cans. For the boys there are the varyingly padded blousons with faux fur edges, contrast linings, ribbing and quilting, comfortable (but not too comfortable) trousers in denim and woven fabric and sweaters in wool and jersey with houndstooth check prints and lattice embroidery, and a well-proportioned and effective edging of screw studs, rings and reflector details. The girls are up to the challenge, adding flashy linings, small Prince of Wales checks with gusset pockets and decorative zips, glittered and laminated tattoo prints and shaped jackets with a waist belt. |GlobalGiants.com|
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August 13, 2007
Barack Obama: GQ Hits the Road with the Presidential Candidate : GlobalGiants.com
"I'm in this to win, I want to win, and I think we will win. But I'm also going to emerge intact. I'm going to be Barack Obama and not some parody."
Photo: Senator Barack Obama is the first politician to be on the cover of GQ since presidential running mates Bill Clinton and Al Gore appeared in November 1992.
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- Senator Barack Obama is conducting a determined and closely watched bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. And yet the candidate remains a citizen, son, husband, and father. In an in-depth cover story for the September issue, GQ correspondent Ryan Lizza reports on Obama's campaign trail life and the successes and challenges he's experienced as a presidential candidate in 2007.
GQ is the leading men's general-interest magazine and part of Conde Nast Publications. |GlobalGiants.com|
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VERIZON WIRELESS MOBILE WEB 2.0 : GlobalGiants.com
Enhanced Features and Improved Design Provide Easier Access to Top Content from ESPN, Bank of America, USA TODAY, MapQuest, and More.
Mobile Web 2.0(SM) from Verizon Wireless just got even easier to use as the company unveiled its new, redesigned service that makes it easier to get the information you want when you want it with new features and functionalities. Verizon Wireless customers with Mobile Web 2.0-capable phones, including the pictured Samsung SCH-u740, will automatically view the new redesigned portal when they navigate to Mobile Web 2.0. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Procter & Gamble Brings Dunkin' Donuts Coffee to Kitchens Across the USA : GlobalGiants.com
Today, Procter & Gamble (P&G) announced that Dunkin' Donuts coffee will be available to consumers in select retail outlets nationwide USA by mid-August and broadly in September. Through a licensing agreement with Dunkin' Donuts, the largest coffee and baked goods chain in the world, P&G will provide Dunkin' Donuts coffee to grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, and drug stores throughout the U.S.
Packaged Dunkin' Donuts coffee will be available in a variety of coffee flavors and roasts. Ground varieties will include Original Blend, French Vanilla, Dunkin' Decaf, Hazelnut and Cinnamon Spice. Original Blend will also be available in a whole bean variety. |GlobalGiants.com|
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The New Chrysler : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Dancers from Project Bandaloop descend from atop Chrysler’s headquarters building during an employee event celebrating the first day of The New Chrysler on Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, in Auburn Hills, Mich. More than 8,000 employees watched as a banner was unfurled telling the world to “Get Ready for the Next 100 Years.”
The New Chrysler marked the start of a new era by bringing back its Pentastar corporate logo, announcing a new corporate advertising campaign and staging a celebratory rally for thousands of employees on the lawn outside its company headquarters. The “First Day” events followed the August 3 contract signing under which New York-based Cerberus Capital Management assumed majority ownership of the company, with former owner DaimlerChrysler AG maintaining a significant minority stake.
Photo: Chrysler Headquarters.
The Pentastar, which for decades symbolized Chrysler Corporation, is back as the corporate mark for The New Chrysler. |GlobalGiants.com|
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August 12, 2007
Sony Ericsson Walkman® phone comes of age : GlobalGiants.com
The W910 is an HSDPA Walkman® phone that is designed for entertainment; whether music, 3D games, video, or high-speed Web access. It’s also geared to let you choose your music, your way. Select Shake control and just flick the phone to control games or skip and shuffle between tracks. Or opt for SensMe™ and discover music to match your mood and tempo.
A potent combination of slim UMTS phone and high performance media player, the W960 Walkman® phone packs enough punch for up to 8,000 songs and includes a Walkman™ player for finger-touch navigation around playlists on the large screen. The 2.6” display serves as an excellent viewfinder for a 3.2 megapixel camera and as a widescreen for watching video in TV quality. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Ford's 75th Anniversary Of The Famous Deuce Coupe: GlobalGiants.com
Some 600 Ford Deuce Coupe's from around the USA were on hand August 10 for Ford's 75th Anniversary of the famous Deuce Coupe. The Deuce Coupe and the Ford Flathead V8 engine spawned the customized car craze and hot-rod culture in California in the 1940's (now a $3.6 billion annual industry). Pictured here is a customized Deuce Coupe Hot-Rod on display at Ford World Headquarters. (Photo by Keith Tolman/Ford Motor Company) |GlobalGiants.com|
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IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar in 18 ct. rose gold with brown crocodile leather strap : GlobalGiants.com
IWC's Portuguese Perpetual Calendar features a countdown display that can be used to read off the exact number of days remaining until the next full moon. For as long as anyone can remember, the full moon has been steeped in mystery and legend. Many people believe it has an influence on them, while in many cultures special festivals are celebrated on nights with a full moon. It is in any case undisputed that the moon and its gravitational pull determine the ebb and flow of the tides and thus have an influence on the earth and our own lives. The moon in the hemisphere lunar display on the Portuguese Perpetual Calendar measures just five millimetres in diameter - about 700 million times less than in reality. Nevertheless, its representation of the course of the moon deviates by just twelve seconds from the actual time taken in each lunar period. The phases of the moon are displayed as mirror reflections for both the northern and southern hemispheres. The hour indices are painstakingly appliquéd to the black dial. |GlobalGiants.com|
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August 9, 2007
NASA Shuttle Endeavour Crew Includes Teacher Barbara Morgan : GlobalGiants.com
NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavour launches from the Kennedy Space Center on August 8, 2007. Carrying a crew of seven, including Teacher Astronaut, Barbara Morgan, Endeavour is heading for a two day chase to the International Space Station. Once docked, the crew will continue construction of the station, adding critical power systems which will allow the shuttle to remain attached to the station for longer periods of time. (UPI Photo/Joe Marino-Bill Cantrell) |GlobalGiants.com|
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GREENPEACE GE CORN FIELD : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Greenpeace activists have created a 200-feet crop circle in a corn field in British Columbia, Canada. The field contains Monsanto's NK603 genetically engineered (GE) corn, which scientists recently linked with liver and kidney toxicity in rats. Greenpeace is calling for mandatory labeling of GE foods around the globe. |GlobalGiants.com|
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August 8, 2007
Apple Unveils New iMac : GlobalGiants.com
All New Line Features Sleek Aluminum 20- and 24-inch Designs.
Apple today unveiled an all new all-in-one iMac line featuring gorgeous 20- and 24-inch widescreen displays encased in elegant and professional aluminum and glass enclosures. The entire new iMac line features the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors and a new, ultra-thin aluminum Apple Keyboard, built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing and iLife ’08, making it the ultimate digital lifestyle desktop computer for both consumers and professionals. |GlobalGiants.com|
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iPhone has ushered in an era of software power and sophistication in a mobile device : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: iPhone has introduced an entirely new user interface based on a revolutionary multi-touch display and pioneering new software that allows users to control iPhone with just a tap, flick or pinch of their fingers. iPhone combines three products into one small and lightweight handheld device—a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod®, and the Internet in your pocket with best-ever applications on a mobile phone for email, web browsing and maps. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Nokia 6110 Navigator guides Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman across the 'Long Way Down' finish line : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: "You have Reached Your Destination" -- Nokia 6110 Navigator takes the 'Long Way Down' with Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman.
Capetown, South Africa - The Nokia 6110 Navigator, launched in South Africa earlier this week, has proven its capabilities in one of the toughest environments possible -- with Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman as they took the 'Long Way Down' from Scotland to the southern most tip of Africa on motorcycle. The journey lasted three months and saw the pair ride 24 000km and cross two continents. With the Nokia 6110 Navigator routing the path, best friends Ewan and Charley defied the elements atop customized BMW motorcycles, crossing the finishing line August 6 in Cape Town.
According to NOKIA, Nokia 6110 Navigator offers instant and easy-to-use maps, routing and voice guided navigation available with the click of the phone's one-touch Navigator key. Consumers can quickly and easily view their current location on the map, search for destinations, find specific routes, or locate services such as restaurants, hotels or shops that are nearby. Featuring full turn-by-turn 3D navigation, the Nokia 6110 Navigator suggests the best route to follow to reach a location by car or on foot. The Nokia 6110 Navigator also features AGPS (Assisted Global Positioning System) to ensure greater performance and faster positioning. |GlobalGiants.com|
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August 7, 2007
CHRYSLER LLC LIGHT SWITCH : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Tom LaSorda, Chrysler Vice Chairman and President, left, Ron Gettelfinger, UAW President, and Bob Nardelli, newly appointed Chairman and CEO, flip an oversized light switch to indicate that The New Chrysler is open for business during an employee event at the company's headquarters on Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, in Auburn Hills, Mich. More than 8,000 employees watched as a banner was unfurled telling the world to "Get Ready for the Next 100 Years." (Photo Courtesy Chrysler LLC) |GlobalGiants.com|
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August 6, 2007
AIRTRAN AIRWAYS 50TH BOEING 737 : GlobalGiants.com
AirTran Airways 50th Boeing 737 Enters Service: AirTran Airways' 50th Boeing 737-700 aircraft lands at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The aircraft is the newest addition to AirTran Airways' fleet, composed of 50 Boeing 737-700 and 87 Boeing 717-200 planes for a total of 137 aircraft. The planes make up the youngest all-Boeing fleet in America. |GlobalGiants.com|
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UNITED COLORS OF BENETTON PRODUCT ADVERTISING FALL/WINTER 2007/2008 : GlobalGiants.com
United Colors of Benetton Brand Campaign: men’s flash collection for next autumn/winter reassert the idea of a smartly dressed man. |GlobalGiants.com|
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August 5, 2007
2 Millionth Vehicle at Ford Cologne-Niehl Plant : GlobalGiants.com
The two millionth vehicle in the Ford Fiesta/Fusion series rolled off the line August 3 at the Ford plant in Cologne, Germany. |GlobalGiants.com|
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August 4, 2007
NIKE BEIJING STORE : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Nike athlete Liu Xiang, left, the world-record holder in the 110m hurdle and the first Chinese track-and-field athlete to win the a gold medal, and FC Barcelona's two-time FIFA Player of the Year Ronaldinho were on hand for the opening of Nike's Beijing flagship store, located at Wang Fu Jing in one of Beijing's premier shopping districts. (Nike) |GlobalGiants.com|
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CHICAGO SPIRE : GlobalGiants.com
Chicago, IL -- The first caisson sleeve was drilled into the ground on The Chicago Spire site, marking a historical moment as construction on the world's tallest residential building is now officially underway in Chicago, IL. Santiago Calatrava's twisting tower, will rise 2,000-feet on the shores of Lake Michigan and is expected to be complete in late 2010. (Shelbourne, Brian Kersey)
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August 3, 2007
Longines Royal International Horse Show (Hickstead, United Kingdom) : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Wim Schroeder on Eurocommerce Pennsylvania.
The Royal International Horse Show celebrates its prestigious centenary as the Swiss watchmaking brand Longines celebrates its own 175th anniversary and launches a new sports collection in the UK with the presentation of the new special Cavalier watch. Beezie Madden (USA) and Wim Schroder (Netherlands), winners of this stage of the Longines Award for Elegance, were given Longines evidenza watches to celebrate this auspicious occasion. The Longines Classic on Saturday, 28th of July was won by Irish rider, Marie Burke. The final competition on Sunday, the prestigious King George V Trophy, offered an all French podium and was won by Aymeric de Ponnat, with, an increased total prize money for this class this year of £45,000, and winners receiving watches from the traditional Longines Master Collection.
The Longines Press Award for Elegance was judged on Friday, 27th July during the Super League competition by a distinguished group of specialist equestrian journalists, including press from the Horse & Hound, Local Rider, the Daily Telegraph and the Independent newspaper. Riders were judged on their elegant attributes and awarded points determined by given criteria, including harmony between horse and mount, fluidity of movement, and overall turnout.
Longines also launched at this event its new watch designed specifically for horse riding enthusiasts: the “Instrument pour Cavalier”. This watch, which bears a tachymeter specially calibrated to enable the calculation of a horse’s speed, is part of the Longines Sport Collection which will be available in the UK this autumn. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Munter to Drive SMART Papers Car in Debut at Kentucky Speedway Aug. 11 : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: 200-MPH Woman: Leilani Munter, One of World's Top Female Race Car Drivers, Wins Indy Pro Series Lead Sponsorship from U.S. Papermaker SMART Papers.
SMART Papers announced August 1 that it is the lead sponsor of open-wheel race car driver Leilani Munter for her debut in the Indy Pro Series Aug. 11 at the Kentucky Speedway and again Sept. 9 at the Chicagoland Speedway. The Indy Pro Series is the pathway to the Indy 500, the world's preeminent open-wheel motorsport event. Munter, who drives at speeds topping 200 mph, bumper-to-bumper, was recently named as one of the world's top female race car drivers in 2007 by Sports Illustrated magazine. Munter's race car will prominently display the SMART Papers logo for both races, which will be broadcast on ESPN2. |GlobalGiants.com|
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August 2, 2007
Fisher Price Pulls 967,000 Toys From the Shelves : GlobalGiants.com
Toy-maker Fisher Price announced a recall of 83 types of toys including Big Bird, Elmo, Dora and Diego due to excessive amounts of lead paint.
The worldwide recall being announced Thursday involves 967,000 plastic preschool toys made by a Chinese vendor sold in the United States between July and August. |GlobalGiants.com|
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BONGO ADVERTISING : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Bongo unveils the Fall 2007 advertising campaign starring TV personality Vanessa Minnillo. |GlobalGiants.com|
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August 1, 2007
Gap Introduces New Marketing Campaign 'Classics Redefined' : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Sarah Silverman wears The Wide Leg Trouser in Gap's fall ad campaign, "Classics Redefined."
Gap's Fall Campaign Highlights a Diverse Cast of Inspiring Individuals Including John Mayer, Forest Whitaker, Sarah Silverman, Liev Schreiber, Lucy Liu, Regina King, Selma Blair and Ken Watanabe.
"Classics Redefined" is an innovative new advertising campaign captured by acclaimed photographer Annie Leibovitz. Launching this August, the campaign features a series of modern portraits of individuals from a range of artistic fields including Grammy Award-winning musician John Mayer, comedic "It girl" Sarah Silverman and Oscar Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker. |GlobalGiants.com|
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SANYO Rear View Backup Camera System Features Digitally-Corrected Views for Safer Backups : GlobalGiants.com
CCA-BC200 Helps Get Drivers In and Out of Tight Spots with Confidence.
Backing up your vehicle is often a "hit or miss" situation. And relying on guesswork can lead to expensive vehicle damage or even danger to life and limb.
SANYO's new CCA-BC200 Rear View Backup Camera System with AirCam(TM) technology employs advanced digital processing to deliver accurate, natural-looking rear view images. Freed from distorted wide angle images and hard-to-interpret "fish-eye" perspectives, drivers can now negotiate tight spots and make critical backup maneuvers with safety and confidence. |GlobalGiants.com|
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