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October 12, 2006
Ashley Judd at Kohl's
Photo: Actress Ashley Judd was at the new Kohl's Department Store in Jersey City, N.J., to sign autographs for fans as part of the store's month-long grand opening celebration. 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. Judd is the face of the American Beauty skincare and cosmetics sold exclusively at Kohl's.
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Northwest Announces European Expansion
Airline to Add Six Trans-Atlantic Flights and Two New European Destinations to Its Global Network.
Northwest Airlines today announced an expansion of its European flight network with new service to Brussels, Belgium and Dusseldorf, Germany, as well as the first and only nonstop service between Hartford, Conn. and Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
The airline, in cooperation with its joint venture partner, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, also announced that it will add more flights in the Detroit - Amsterdam and Boston - Amsterdam markets.
Northwest will add to its existing service to Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London and Paris by offering new flights.
Through its Amsterdam hub, Northwest and KLM connect North America to Europe through daily service from Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Houston (Intercontinental), Los Angeles, Memphis, Tenn., Mexico City, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Montreal, New York (JFK), Newark, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, British Columbia and Washington D.C.
Northwest Airlines is the world's fifth largest airline with hubs at Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Memphis, Tokyo and Amsterdam, and approximately 1,400 daily departures. Northwest is a member of SkyTeam, an airline alliance that offers customers one of the world's most extensive global networks. Northwest and its travel partners serve more than 900 cities in excess of 160 countries on six continents.
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FORBES ANNOUNCES 200 BEST SMALL COMPANIES
Forbes Latest Issue: Cover Story
NutriSystem Chief Executive Named Entrepreneur of the Year.
New York, NY, October 12 (Forbes Inc. Corporate News Release) – Forbes has named NutriSystem, a direct channel marketer of weight-management programs, the #1 small company in America. New to the Forbes list this year, NutriSystem has seen a revenue increase from $28 million to $413 million and its profit skyrocket from $2.5 million to $55 million, since Chief Executive Michael Hagan took the helm in 2002. Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best Small Companies ranks companies based on sales and earnings growth, as well as their return on equity. To be included, a company’s sales must fall between $5-$750 million, with a share price above $5 as of September 29, 2006. Below is a ranking of this year’s Top Ten:
1. NutriSystem : Weight-management programs
2. Hansen Natural : Soft drinks and juices
3. optionsXpress Holdings : Online brokerage services
4. PetMed Express : Pet medication and health product delivery
5. Mannatech : Nutritional supplements and weight-management products
6. Travelzoo : Internet travel search engine
7. Citi Trends : Urban apparel and accessories
8. j2 Global Communications : Communications services for businesses and individuals
9. Middleby : Kitchen appliances
10. Ceradyne : Industrial ceramic products
Forbes is America's leading biweekly business magazine.
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
• A Bull and Bear Debate over Gas and Oil Prices (p. 44) – While the Dow Jones booms, commodities like oil and gas swoon. Jim Rogers, the man who called the raw materials rise years ago, goes head to head with economist Stephen Roach, who believes China and housing slowdowns will cut prices.
• Fat City (p. 160) – American’s poor diets and inactivity are making diabetes the next sales bonanza. Currently there are 171 million people in the world with diabetes, with that number expected to jump to 366 million by 2030, creating a serious growth opportunity for the troubled pharmaceutical industry. Big Pharma has big plans; but will the promised safety advantages of these drugs hold up?
• Seeing is Believing (p. 123) – Venerable rock star Peter Gabriel is bringing attention to human rights abuses, the bulk of which goes unseen. Through his nonprofit, Witness, one of many human rights organizations using video to effect change, human rights violations are exposed through video, generating public attention, activism, and donations.
• I 4Got mY PasswRD (p. 90) – The Web-savvy user now has an average of 30 password-protected accounts. Brace yourself for a slew of new security measures on the Web, as password bloat worsens.
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Cowboys & Indians Magazine Celebrates the Holidays With Paul Newman
DALLAS, Oct. 11 -- Cowboys & Indians Magazine, The Premier Magazine of The West's mega-huge, 300-plus page December issue, on sale October 23 celebrates the spirit of the Holidays with a look into the life of the legendary star and humanitarian, Paul Newman. Newman embodies the style and grace of old Hollywood while succeeding today with his philanthropic efforts.
Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe were true celebrities back when Hollywood was the center of glamour. C&I revisits the set of the last film made by both Gable and Monroe. "The Misfits" became a transitional western after its release in the early 1960s and C&I's look at this important film has brought together incredible set photography featuring the work of Eve Arnold, Cornell Capa and Elliott Erwitt.
All this, plus a journey down the Texas Wine Trail, a look at Western films made in Europe and beyond, a visit to California's Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort, and a trip to France to see the horse and riders of the ranches of Provence and the Camargue, makes C&I's December issue the largest in its fourteen year history.
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Record Wins for Otis in India
FARMINGTON, Conn., Oct. 11 -- Otis Elevator Company, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) , won two contracts to supply and install 174 elevators and escalators for a new super mall in Mumbai and a major IT complex in Pune. The awards are the largest to date for Otis in India.
"We are proud to be the undisputed leader in one of the world's fastest growing markets," said Otis President Ari Bousbib. "India's service and IT sectors have spawned unprecedented infrastructure development."
Picture: Upcoming Dreams Residential Towers, Mumbai, India
In Mumbai, India's commercial and entertainment capital and most populous city, Otis will install 62 elevators and 28 escalators at the 1.1-million-square-foot (102,190-square-meter) Dreams mall. The mall incorporates 15 20-story residential buildings.
Picture: Upcoming Eon Free Zone, Pune, India
In Pune, a thriving center for India's software and IT industries, Otis will provide 84 elevators for the Eon Free Zone. This 45-acre complex will feature technology "clusters" comprised of software development, business process outsourcing (BPO) and 24/7 call center businesses.
Otis Elevator Company is the world's largest manufacturer and maintainer of people-moving products including elevators, escalators and moving walkways. With headquarters in Farmington, Connecticut, Otis employs 60,000 people, offers products and services in more than 200 countries and territories and maintains 1.5 million elevators and escalators worldwide.
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