June 7, 2007
See Pittsburgh in a Whole New Light! : GlobalGiants.com
'Pittsburgh Festival of Lights' Transforms Downtown Buildings into Large Scale Works of Art.
Photo: Agnes Katz Plaza Pittsburgh Before. (Pittsburgh Celebrates Glass)
Photo: Agnes Katz Plaza Pittsburgh After. (Pittsburgh Celebrates Glass)
On Tuesday, June 5, 2007, downtown Pittsburgh buildings became giant canvasses illuminated with rich colors, shapes and textures inspired by glass during the first Pittsburgh Festival of Lights. It is all a part of Pittsburgh Celebrates Glass! - a year-long collaboration of more than 70 cultural, civic and community partners designed to get local residents and tourists to experience the region's tremendous array of arts, events and activities.
In addition to the Festival of Lights, there are hundreds of world class events in Pittsburgh throughout 2007 including Chihuly at Phipps: Gardens & Glass, Viva Vetro! Glass Alive! Venice and America at the Carnegie Museum of Art, and the Allure of Japanese Glass at the Glass Center. |GlobalGiants.com|
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June 3, 2007
ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM - MICHAEL LEE-CHIN CRYSTAL : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Toronto's Royal Ontario Museum celebrates the opening of the new Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, designed by internationally renowned architect Daniel Libeskind. Canada's leading museum of natural history and world cultures, is illuminated with spectacular visual effects projected onto the building's facade and seen against Toronto's dramatic skyline. (Royal Ontario Museum, Brian Boyle) |GlobalGiants.com|
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May 25, 2007
Disney Cruise Line Arrives In Europe, Begins First-Ever Mediterranean Cruises : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: In grand Spanish style, the Disney Magic cruise ship was greeted by a fireworks spectacular in Barcelona, Spain, on Thursday night, May 24, 2007. The event signals the start of Disney Cruise Line's first-ever Mediterranean voyages. The Port of Barcelona will serve as homeport for the Disney Magic this summer as it embarks on brand new 10- and 11-night itineraries in the Mediterranean. |GlobalGiants.com|
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May 24, 2007
Marriott International Rebrands The Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel & Conference Center : GlobalGiants.com
After a year of renovation, the Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel & Conference Center comes back rejuvenated.
PARIS, May 24 -- The 757-room Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel & Conference Center, the largest hotel convention center in Paris, was rebranded by Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) following a complete refurbishment of all guest rooms, public spaces, restaurant and bar facilities. Marriott Chairman and Chief Executive Officer J.W. Marriott Jr., was in Paris to commemorate the opening of the hotel and to celebrate his company's anniversary with some of the 1,000 associates of Marriott's eight hotels in France. |GlobalGiants.com|
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May 15, 2007
Living in Sao Paulo - The L & T Guide: a Survival Guide for Foreigners : GlobalGiants.com
SAO PAULO, Brazil, May 15 -- The publisher Larousse is releasing Living in Sao Paulo - The L & T Guide by Leslie Nicolas Nasr and Tracy Harrison Peixoto. Written entirely in English, the book is an official guide to the city, with support by city tourism agencies, and is meant for foreigners who will be taking up residence in Sao Paulo, one of the world's largest metropolitan areas, or be spending time there on vacation or for work.
Leslie and Tracy, both foreigners, faced many difficulties when they moved to Sao Paulo and so decided to write Living in Sao Paulo - The L & T Guide, a book about how to adapt, live well and have fun in a cosmopolitan city that offers so many things to do. Among information the guide offers are important phone numbers (notaries, consulates, public services and services in general), how to find a new home, move in and decorate, everything for children (schools, activities, babysitters), and annotated addresses for every shopping need. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Posted by Editors at 12:16 PM
April 6, 2007
Jerusalem: Religious Tourism: Good Friday : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: A girl carries a cross on Good Friday on the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem's Old City, April 6, 2007. The Via Dolorosa follows the route where Christians believe Jesus carried the cross to his crucifixion. (UPI Photo/Debbie Hill) |GlobalGiants.com|
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Posted by Editors at 11:47 AM
March 30, 2007
Grand Canyon Skywalk Celebrates Public Opening : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: The Grand Canyon Skywalk, suspended 4,000 feet above the Colorado River, opened to the public on Wednesday, March 28, 2007.
LAS VEGAS, March 30 -- Almost 2,000 people visited Grand Canyon West, home of the new Skywalk, on Wednesday. The Skywalk is the first ever cantilever-shaped glass walkway suspended more than 4,000 feet above the canyon's floor and extending 70 feet from the canyon's rim.
The first excited visitors lined up to watch as members of the Hualapai Tribe and founder David Jin cut a ribbon to officially open The Skywalk. After a celebratory countdown, guests were then welcomed onto the glass. Awed reactions ensued, with guests declaring The Skywalk to be amazing, beautiful and the experience of a lifetime. At the Grand Canyon West Airport terminal, visitors from all over the world lined up to purchase tour packages and be among the first to take a walk on the Skywalk. |GlobalGiants.com|
Located at Grand Canyon West's Eagle Point, The Skywalk is open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week. The cost of walking on The Skywalk is $25 in addition to the purchase of a Grand Canyon West tour package. The Spirit Package, $49.95, is the lowest-priced option and includes the Hualapai visitation permit, access to all points of interest at Grand Canyon West including Guano Point, Hualapai Ranch and Eagle Point, choice of an all-you-can-eat buffet or cowboy cookin' and photo opportunities with Hualapai Members. To maximize visitors' experience, a limit of 120 people are permitted on The Skywalk at any one time. To avoid scratches and slipping, shoe covers are handed out prior to walking and guests are not allowed to bring carry-on items on the glass. Although cameras may not be taken on The Skywalk, photos are available. Lockers are provided for guests to store personal belongings.
Upon completion, the visitor's center will include a museum, movie "The Making of the Skywalk," a VIP lounge and gift shop as well as private indoor and outdoor facilities for meetings, special events and weddings. Several restaurants and bars will be available, including The Skywalk Cafe, a high-end restaurant with outdoor patio and rooftop dining on the edge of the canyon. The second floor of the visitor's center will provide access to The Skywalk glass walkway.
Any media who would like to visit Grand Canyon West are invited to attend a guided media tour, offered every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Media tours will accommodate a limited number of people and reservations must be made in advance. All media inquiries should be directed to Amanda Hill at 702-254-5704.
Grand Canyon West is located approximately 120 miles east of Las Vegas, Nev., and 72 miles northwest of Kingman, Ariz. Attractions available at Grand Canyon West include The Indian Village with authentic dwellings depicting multiple tribes, The Hualapai Market, and The Hualapai Ranch, a western town with horseback and wagon rides. Grand Canyon West is the only location throughout the entire Grand Canyon where visitors can access the river and water recreation activities at the bottom of the canyon via helicopter tours. In addition to boat tours on the river, Hummer tours are available along the rim of the canyon and through private areas that are otherwise inaccessible to the public. There are more than 30 tour and transportation companies that service Grand Canyon West from Las Vegas, Phoenix and Sedona by airplane, helicopter, coach, SUV, and Hummer. In addition, Park & Ride services are available from Dolan Springs, Ariz., a one-hour drive from Las Vegas. The Hualapai operate the only one day white water rafting trip through the Grand Canyon as well as a Lodge on Historic Route 66.
To book reservations, view a complete list of activities or receive maps and directions, visitors may log on to www.destinationgrandcanyon.com or call 1(877) 716-WEST (9378). The Hualapai Tribe, consisting of approximately 2,000 Hualapai members, owns nearly one million acres of land throughout the Grand Canyon's western rim. The capitol of the Hualapai Reservation is Peach Springs, Ariz.
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Posted by Editors at 12:10 PM
March 16, 2007
Hawaii's Low Fare Airline Expands With Launch of go!Express : GlobalGiants.com
HONOLULU -- go!, Hawaii's low-fare interisland carrier, today announced expansion of its route network in Hawaii with the launch of go!Express, operated under a code share agreement with Mokulele Airlines. Beginning April 16, go!Express will offer 12 flights per day between Kona and Kahului, Kahului and Kapalua, and Kapalua and Honolulu.
To celebrate the launch of this exciting new service, go! is offering one-way fares on all interisland flights for just $19*. This special fare may be purchased from March 16th through March 23rd and is applicable for travel through April 23rd, 2007.
These incredibly low go! fares can be booked online beginning March 16th at www.iflygo.com or by calling toll-free 1-888-IFLYGO2.
go!Express will feature new turbine engine Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft which offer first class comfort including 34" pitch, reclining, leather seats and state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment.
go! operates 60 flights a day from its Honolulu hub to Lihue, Kahului, Kona, and Hilo using a fleet of modern regional jets. go! operates state-of-the-art Bombardier CRJ 200 aircraft outfitted with comfortable leather interiors, no middle seats and quiet cabin. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Posted by Editors at 1:19 PM
March 14, 2007
US AIRWAYS CELEBRATION : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: CEO Doug Parker and US Airways employees celebrate a profitable 2006. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Posted by Editors at 1:26 PM
March 13, 2007
Boeing, Volga-Dnepr Group Announce Order for Five 747-8 Freighters : GlobalGiants.com
SEATTLE -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Moscow-based freight company Volga-Dnepr Group today announced an order for five Boeing 747-8 Freighters with purchase rights for an additional five airplanes. Air Bridge Cargo, a subsidiary of Volga-Dnepr Group, will operate the airplanes valued at $ 1.4 billion at list prices. With this order, Volga-Dnepr becomes the seventh customer announced for the new 747-8 Freighter, joining Atlas Air, Cargolux, Emirates, Guggenheim Aviation Partners, Nippon Cargo Airlines and Korean Air. Air Bridge Cargo will use the freighters for its growing cargo business on routes to Southeast Asia, China, Japan and Europe. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Posted by Editors at 9:54 AM
The New York Times ''Win a Trip With Nick'' Essay Contest : GlobalGiants.com
Submissions Invited.
The objective -- increasing awareness of Africa among young people in the USA.
Photo: Africa: Tanzania: Black Headed Heron at Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
NEW YORK -- The New York Times has announced that today it will begin accepting submissions for the second "Win a Trip With Nick" essay contest. The contest was conceived of by Pulitzer Prize winner Nicholas D. Kristof, New York Times Op-Ed and TimesSelect columnist. The objective -- increasing awareness of Africa among young people. As he did in 2006, Mr. Kristof will choose one college or graduate student to accompany him on a reporting trip to Africa. This year, he will also select one middle- or high-school teacher to join the trip.
Any student 18 or older who is attending an American college, university or graduate school, and any teacher currently working in a middle or high school in the United States, is eligible to apply for TimesSelect's "Win a Trip With Nick." Interested individuals should visit www.nytimes.com/winatrip to submit an online application.
Also beginning on March 13, subscriptions to TimesSelect will be available for free to all registered college students and faculty with a .edu in their e-mail addresses. "We want students to have unfettered access to the full, rich content of The New York Times, especially the varied opinions expressed by the 22 columnists whose voices are heard through TimesSelect," said Vivian Schiller, senior vice president and general manager, NYTimes.com. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Posted by Editors at 6:43 AM
March 12, 2007
Continental Airlines Increases Its Commitment to the Long-Range, Fuel- Efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliner : GlobalGiants.com
First Airline in the Americas to Order the 787-9.
HOUSTON, March 12 -- Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) today announced that it has increased its commitment to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, raising its firm order from 20 to 25 aircraft. By adding five 787-9 aircraft to its firm order, Continental is strengthening its ability to further modernize its fleet in the years ahead and unlocking additional international expansion opportunities. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Posted by Editors at 1:41 PM
QUEEN MARY 2 DEBUTS IN DUBAI : GlobalGiants.com
PHOTO: QUEEN MARY 2 DEBUTS IN DUBAI. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Posted by Editors at 6:58 AM
Siemens installs biometrics infrastructure for Swiss passports : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Since the end of 2006, Swiss citizens have been able to apply for passports which contain an electronically stored copy of their passport photo identifying the passport holder without the possibility of error. The information is stored on a chip that is embedded into the passport and protected against unauthorized access or manipulation. Siemens IT Solutions and Services was commissioned to provide the entire solution for recording the biometric data and processing it for the production of the new passports. Each year about 100,000 passports can be issued. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Posted by Editors at 6:48 AM
March 5, 2007
Siemens Baggage Handling System at Madrid Airport to be expanded : GlobalGiants.com
Madrid, Spain -- Three early bag stores (EBS) with a total capacity of 8,000 bags are going to be integrated into the existing installation. Today, flight passengers expect a high standard of comfort and service. They would like to avoid long queues by checking in early. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Posted by Editors at 11:01 AM
March 3, 2007
Queen Mary 2 Bids Farewell to Hong Kong During 'Symphony of Lights' : GlobalGiants.com
PHOTO: HONG KONG, March 3 -- Making a graceful departure from Hong Kong after her maiden visit on February 28, Cunard's flagship Queen Mary 2 bids farewell to the city in regal style, as she sails through Victoria Harbor during Hong Kong's renowned "Symphony of Lights." The world's grandest and most luxurious ocean liner is en route to Singapore as part of her 80-day maiden world voyage visiting 20 of the world's most celebrated cities. |GlobalGiants.com|
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