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November 10, 2006
Mitsubishi Motors to Unveil All-New Lancer Sports Sedan at 2007 North American International Auto Show
Ninety years after starting car production (with the 1917 Model-A), Mitsubishi has embarked upon its most ambitious automotive project ever through the launch of its first global platform.
PHOTO: MITSUBISHI LANCER SKETCH: The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer all-new sedan to be revealed at the North American International Auto Show January 2007.
Known as "Project Global," and already successfully previewed with the second generation Outlander, it will be showcased at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit by its highest volume variant: the all-new 4-door Lancer sports sedan.
Dynamic
Designed at Mitsubishi Motors studios in Europe and Japan, the Lancer sports sedan shares its stunning design language with the much-acclaimed Mitsubishi Design Europe-penned 2005 Concept-X and Concept-Sportback show cars.
Its low stance, long hood / short deck proportions, wide track, trademark "shark nose" and distinctively deep set "eyes", all bring a new meaning to the concept of sports sedans -- very much in line with both Mitsubishi's "Japanese Modern" design philosophy and its peerless credentials within 45 years of racing.
To be launched progressively in world markets from Spring 2007 (North America), the Lancer sports sedan will form a full family of cars with dynamic qualities to match their looks all across the range: from entry models (1.5 liter 110 ps engine in Europe) right up to the all-new Lancer Evolution supercar, including diesel power (Europe), a high performance 2.0 liter turbo gasoline version and other variants.
Global
Representing a multi-million dollar investment, "Project Global" will support the launch of several new Mitsubishi vehicles over the next few years, designed from the outset for world markets, i.e.: with the built-in flexibility required to accommodate regional needs and regulations as well as market trends and new customer demands in markets as diverse as Japan, North America, Russia, Asia-Pacific and Europe.
As a further evidence of its adaptability, models from business partners DaimlerChrysler A.G. -- with which it was co-developed -- and P.S.A. Peugeot Citroen* are / will also be based on this global platform.
Along those lines, "Project Global" will also enable the introduction of the "World Engine" family of powerplants. Co-engineered with DaimlerChrysler and Hyundai Motor Company, the engines to be used in Mitsubishi vehicles have been modified by the company for individual market and model use.
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November 9, 2006
SANYO Portable Navigation Gets You There on 'Easy Street'
NVM-4030 Has Touch Screen, Hands-free Cell Phone Operation With Bluetooth(R) Technology and MP3/WMA Digital Music Playback.
PHOTO: Finding your way on the road has never been easier than with "Easy Street," the new compact portable navigation system from SANYO. Simply touch the LCD screen to set your destination; then enjoy the automated convenience of voice guidance, turn-by-turn directions and the added safety of hands-free calling with Bluetooth(R)-equipped cell phones. The SANYO Easy Street NVM-4030, immediately available in the USA, features a bright and easy-to-see 4-inch TFT LCD touch screen display for simplified, button-free navigation.
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Adrianne Curry and NVIDIA Unveil World's First Real-Time Virtual Celebrity
Graphics Company and Hollywood Star Create Interactive Model.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., -- In a move that is sure to send waves through Hollywood, model and television star Adrianne Curry and the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) , have announced that they have teamed up to create the world's first real-time, virtual celebrity. This breakthrough, which is enabled by NVIDIA's new flagship graphics technology, will allow 'stars' to create and license detailed replicas of their likeness without ever having to make a physical appearance or take a photograph.
PHOTO: NVIDIA DIGITAL ADRIANNE
Virtual celebrity licensing will have a multitude of applications, including adapting celebrity characters into newly developed video games, virtual modeling and endorsements; digital appearances in film and television; and virtual hosting on Web sites or traditional broadcast media.
"I am honored to have been selected as the first celebrity for this project," said Adrianne Curry.
Adrianne Curry is the ideal choice for this venture as she is on the cutting-edge of this fresh, new trend in Hollywood. In addition to her successful modeling career, that has landed her on the pages of Maxim, Playboy, Sync and Marie Claire, to name a few, Adrianne is a bona fide television star with television credits that include some of the most successful reality TV shows including the CW's America's Next Top Model, VH1's hit series "The Surreal Life" and "My Fair Brady," amongst numerous other stints in television and film. Adrianne also runs one of the most popular blogs and online promotions in the industry.
"The uses for this technological breakthrough are truly endless," said Dan Vivoli, senior vice president of marketing at NVIDIA. "The digital Adrianne can demonstrate the same range of emotions, movements, and attitudes and appear just as lifelike as her living, breathing counterpart. It is simply a stunning transformation."
The virtual "Adrianne" celebrity will be introduced at the official NVIDIA launch event being held in San Jose, CA.
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November 8, 2006
Gap's New Holiday Marketing Campaign
Maria Bello, Seal, Claudia Schiffer, Stephanie Seymour, Bow Wow, Diane Kruger, Helen Mirren, Taylor Hackford, Deepak Chopra and Others Are Joined by Friends and Family in Gap's New 'Holiday In Your Hood' Print Campaign.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 8 -- This holiday season, Gap introduces a new advertising campaign featuring an eclectic cast of celebrities wearing one of Gap's most iconic clothing items -- the hoodie.
PHOTO: Stephanie Seymour, pictured with her three sons as featured in Gap's new holiday campaign.
Gap's holiday print campaign showcases heartfelt images shot by acclaimed photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. The ads capture the mood of the season while emphasizing the importance of being with the ones you love. For the campaign shoot, a diverse group of talented personalities was photographed with someone near and dear to them. From an affectionate image of actress Maria Bello and her mother, to a nose-to-nose shot of Deepak Chopra with his son, to a loving portrait of Stephanie Seymour with her four children -- the images evoke the peace and love of the season. Each person in the campaign is photographed wearing a hoodie from Gap's holiday line. Seal looks laid-back and comfortable in his chocolate brown sherpa-lined hoodie, Stephanie Seymour is cozy in a gray cashmere v-neck hoodie and Claudia Schiffer sparkles in a cream-colored hoodie with gold-trim.
The ads are tagged 'peace love gap' and each campaign image has a corresponding message such as believe in your hood, together in your hood and reflect in your hood. With a gold peace symbol prominently featured throughout the print campaign, the images remind us of the powerful message peace brings during the holidays. The print ad campaign, which was developed by Gap's creative agency Laird + Partners, will run in December issues of publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle, Allure, Glamour, Lucky and Rolling Stone. The campaign also includes outdoor elements such as billboards and bus shelters in select markets.
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Nickelodeon's Go, Diego, Go!
Go, Diego, Go Live! The Great Jaguar Rescue Kicks Off February 2007; Will Travel to 50 Markets.
Ticket Sales Begin November 20.
NEW YORK -- Following the massive success of Dora the Explorer Live!, Nickelodeon and Live Nation plan to launch an all new family theatrical live tour in February 2007, based on top preschool series Go, Diego, Go!. The national tour, titled Go, Diego, Go Live! The Great Jaguar Rescue, will travel to approximately 50 markets in 2007, kicking off in Louisville, KY on February 1.
Tickets for the live tour go on-sale beginning November 20. Fans can visit http://www.nickjr.com/, to look for their local market tour date and find a link to buy tickets.
Go, Diego, Go!, features eight-year-old Diego, a bilingual animal rescuer and nature expert who has the ability to talk to animals. In each episode, flavored with Spanish words, Latin American music, folktales and traditions, Diego and his friends encourage kids to use scientific thinking and investigative strategies to help animals in trouble. Baby Jaguar is the animal closest to Diego's heart, and his youthful eagerness sometimes puts him in precarious situations.
Nickelodeon Recreation is one of the leading producers of top quality theatrical and touring shows for kids and their families.
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November 7, 2006
DREAMGIRLS - Music From the Motion Picture
To Be Released by Music World Music/Sony Urban Music/Columbia/Sony Music Soundtrax on Tuesday, December 5.
Soundtrack Album From Highly Anticipated DreamWorks/Paramount Film, 'Dreamgirls,' Features an Incredible Line-Up Including Beyonce, Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, Anika Noni Rose And Newcomer Jennifer Hudson.
HOUSTON, Nov. 6 -- Music World Entertainment announced today that Music World Music/Sony Urban Music/Columbia/Sony Music Soundtrax will release DREAMGIRLS -- Music From the Motion Picture, the official soundtrack album for the avidly awaited DreamWorks/Paramount film, "Dreamgirls," on Tuesday, December 5, 2006.
Twenty-five years after first bringing Broadway audiences to their feet, the Tony Award-winning musical sensation "Dreamgirls" comes to the big screen starring Academy Award(R) winner Jamie Foxx, Beyonce Knowles, Danny Glover, newcomer Jennifer Hudson, Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose and Eddie Murphy.
The film, "Dreamgirls," opens nationwide in the USA on Monday, December 25, 2006.
"Music World Music is thrilled to release the soundtrack for such a popular classic as 'Dreamgirls,'" says an enthused Mathew Knowles, President and CEO of Music World Entertainment. "The artist line-up features today's brightest and most coveted award-winning superstars in the entertainment industry and we are confident this album will make record-breaking, chart-topping history!"
Set in the turbulent early 1960s to mid-70s, "Dreamgirls" follows the rise of a trio of women -- Effie (Hudson), Deena (Knowles) and Lorrell (Rose) -- who have formed a promising girl group called The Dreamettes. At a talent competition, they are discovered by an ambitious manager named Curtis Taylor, Jr. (Foxx), who offers them the opportunity of a lifetime: to become the back-up singers for headliner James "Thunder" Early (Murphy). Curtis gradually takes control of the girls' look and sound, eventually giving them their own shot in the spotlight as The Dreams. That spotlight, however, begins to narrow in on Deena, finally pushing the less attractive Effie out altogether. Although The Dreams become a crossover phenomenon, they soon realize that the cost of fame and fortune may be higher than they ever imagined.
In addition to numbers first heard in the original Broadway musical, DREAMGIRLS -- Music From the Motion Picture will premiere four new original songs including the first single "Listen" by Beyonce (scheduled for release on November 14, 2006) and "Love You I Do" by Jennifer Hudson. The second single slated for release from the soundtrack is "One Night Only" by Beyonce. Among the original classic tracks from the musical included on the soundtrack are "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" (Jennifer Hudson); "Dreamgirls" (Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson and Anika Noni Rose); "Steppin' to the Bad Side" (Jamie Foxx); "Fake Your Way to the Top" (Eddie Murphy, Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson and Anika Noni Rose); "Move (You're Steppin' on My Heart)" (Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce and Anika Noni Rose); "Family" (Jamie Foxx and Keith Robinson); "I Am Changing" (Jennifer Hudson); "Cadillac Car" (Eddie Murphy); "I Meant You No Harm" (Eddie Murphy); "Heavy" (Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce and Anika Noni Rose) and "Hard To Say Goodbye My Love" (Beyonce, Sharon Leal and Anika Noni Rose).
Music World Entertainment:
Music World Entertainment (MWE) is one of the world's leading entertainment and music conglomerates dedicated to bringing quality entertainment to the world. MWE worldwide business includes record labels, artist and producer management, staff producers, artist development, Master catalog series, Urbane Merchandise, investment and property holdings, including offices in Houston, Los Angeles, and New York with a London office opening in January 2007. MWE is the brainchild of President and CEO Mathew Knowles, the powerhouse management behind the success of Grammy Award-winners Beyonce and global phenomenon Destiny's Child, the most successful "girl group" in the history of pop music.
Music World Music (MWM) is one of the most successful music labels in the world with over 100 million records sold to date including releases by Destiny's Child, Beyonce, Solange Knowles, Michelle Williams, the "Roll Bounce" soundtrack and many more. Highly anticipated upcoming releases include the official soundtrack album from the "Dreamgirls" film, Kids Rap Radio, and the Music World Master Series.
Urbane Merchandise is the tour merchandise arm of MWE which has functioned as the tour merchandiser for tours for Jay Z, Destiny's Child, Nelly, Beyonce, R Kelly, and Chris Brown, among many others.
Sony Urban Music:
Established in 2003 as a division of the Sony Music Label Group U.S., Sony Urban Music is exclusively dedicated to nurturing and developing the world's foremost Urban talent on behalf of the company's U.S. labels and divisions, including Columbia Records Group and Epic Records. Sony Urban Music has been home to established superstars and emerging artists from the worlds of R&B, Soul, Rap and Hip-Hop including Beyonce, Bow Wow, Damani, DMX, John Legend, Nas, Omarion, Three 6 Mafia, and many more.
Columbia Records:
One of the oldest and most respected record labels in the world, Columbia Records traces its origins back to the late 1880s. The Columbia Records roster has boasted such superstars as Marc Anthony, Louis Armstrong, Tony Bennett, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Cypress Hill, Miles Davis, Destiny's Child, Dixie Chicks, Bob Dylan, Duke Ellington, the Fugees, Jagged Edge, Ricky Martin, John Mayer, Nas, Bruce Springsteen, Train, Pete Yorn, and many more.
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November 6, 2006
TRIDENT PERSONALITY POLL
Sweet or Sour? New Yorkers vote themselves Sweet.
PHOTO: Personality Poll: Hours before heading out to vote in the General Election, hundreds of New Yorkers voted themselves "sweet" or "sour" Monday in a "Sweet or Sour" election sponsored by Trident Green Apple Fusion flavor gum. Ballots were cast using actual pieces of Trident chewing gum. The poll was held to determine the flavor of the Big Apple and to encourage people to vote in the real election. New Yorkers voted themselves sweet, 1,069 (63%) to 619 (37%).
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BEVERAGE PARTNERS WORLDWIDE (BPW) JOINT VENTURE TO REFOCUS ON BLACK TEA PLATFORM
The Coca-Cola Company and Nestlé have announced that both companies have agreed to refocus the activities of their Beverage Partners Worldwide (BPW) joint venture on black tea beverages. The transaction, which is subject to certain regulatory approvals, is expected to close early 2007.
This agreement means The Coca-Cola Company and Nestlé will independently develop, produce and market ready-to-drink coffee and non-black tea based beverages.
Beverage Partners Worldwide (BPW), a fifty-fifty joint venture held by Nestlé and The Coca-Cola Company, was created in 2001, following a period of 10 years during which Nestlé and The Coca-Cola Company cooperated in a joint venture called Coca-Cola and Nestlé Refreshments (CCNR).
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WHIRLPOOL REBA MCENTIRE
PHOTO: Reba McEntire, Whirlpool Corporation and Habitat for Humanity kick off the inaugural Whirlpool(R) Building Blocks project in Nashville, Tenn. to build 10 homes on one block in one week. Whirlpool, which has been donating a refrigerator and range to every Habitat home in North America since 1999, seeks to raise awareness of the affordable housing crisis in the U.S. During the week of Nov. 4-10, more than 300 people from across the country will work to raise walls, roofs and lives.
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November 5, 2006
"COCA-COLA SANTA" CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY
Today's Enduring Vision of Jolly Ole Saint Nick Came to Life in 1931.
Atlanta - Seventy-five years ago, thanks to one man's imagination and artistic touch, the contemporary vision of Santa Claus as a jolly looking gentleman with a white beard was born. Created by Swedish-American artist Haddon Sundblom for a long-running series of holiday advertisements for Coca-Cola, today's cherished version of Santa Claus is at once recognizable around the world as an emblem of the holiday season.
The Coca-Cola Santa was first introduced in 1931, appearing in a series of print ads in The Saturday Evening Post, Ladies Home Journal, National Geographic and other U.S. publications. The captivating images struck a chord with the public, which almost instantly adopted the lovable personification as an enduring symbol of Christmas. Over the next few decades, the artist's depictions of Saint Nicholas evolved into the picture-perfect look of "Father Christmas" – the man in the red and white suit with the big brass belt buckle.
In 1931, when The Coca-Cola Company commissioned Sundblom to lend his artistic genius to its holiday campaign, the artist breathed refreshingly human elements into Santa's image, giving him his trademark rosy cheeks, a handsome white beard, twinkling eyes and happy wrinkles.
Sundblom's Santa had such universal appeal that, as distribution of Coca-Cola continued to spread globally and holiday ads featuring Santa reached into other countries, the character born of Sundblom's brush become an established international icon.
Sundblom's images of the North Pole's most-famous resident remain the commonly accepted depiction of Saint Nicholas around the globe, passing the test of time and evoking memories and a holiday spirit that transcends national boundaries.
As testimony to their impact, most of Sundblom's original Santa artworks have been displayed in several prestigious museums, shopping meccas and popular local venues, including the Louvre in Paris, the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, the Isetan Department Store in Tokyo and the NK Department Store in Stockholm. This season, the 75th anniversary of the Coca-Cola Santa is being celebrated in the United States with an exhibition featuring a selection of the original Sundblom paintings at Jazz at Lincoln Center, in New York City.
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NEWSWEEK COVER: November 13, 2006 Issue
PHOTO: In the November 13 issue (on newsstands Monday, November 6) "The Politics of Jesus" Newsweek explores the emerging tensions within the evangelical movement between those who emphasize sexual morality and those who are looking more to poverty and global health. Also, guest essays by Michael Gerson and Sam Harris. Plus: A security breach at Los Alamos, Ellis Cose on Affirmative Action, Boomers and TV and a personal essay by Brian Williams, and David Ansen reviews 'Borat.'
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November 4, 2006
Irvin Aerospace Selected to Design Parachutes for NASA's Orion Spacecraft
Irvin Aerospace, the world's first parachute engineering, design and manufacturing company founded in 1919, has been selected to develop parachutes for NASA's Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV). Following the space shuttles retirement in 2010, NASA plans to replace the aging shuttle fleet with a number of reusable Orion spacecraft. Orion is expected to carry crew members to the International Space Station, the Moon and beyond.
Irvin Aerospace is a world leader in the design, development, and manufacture of best-of-class parachutes for space and air vehicle recovery systems, deceleration systems for high-performance aircraft, military, personnel, and cargo parachute systems as well as ordnance flare chutes, airbags, and weapons delivery systems.
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The New York Times Announces "TimesSelect Free Access Week"
Opening TimesSelect to All Online Users.
November 6-12 Access Presented By Philips.
NEW YORK -- The New York Times has announced that it will invite all online visitors to experience TimesSelect content free of charge for one week. From November 6-12, every visitor to NYTimes.com will have access to TimesSelect columns, blogs, video and other online exclusives that are normally available only to TimesSelect members. TimesSelect Free Access Week is presented exclusively by Philips as part of its "Sense and Simplicity" national marketing campaign.
During November 6-12, all visitors to NYTimes.com will have free access to TimesSelect columnists, including: Harvey Araton, Dan Barry, David Brooks, Roger Cohen, Maureen Dowd, Thomas L. Friedman, Clyde Haberman, Bob Herbert, Nicholas D. Kristof, Paul Krugman, Verlyn Klinkenborg, Joseph Nocera, Floyd Norris, Frank Rich, Chris Suellentrop, John Tierney, George Vecsey, Judith Warner and others. Visitors can also enjoy TimesSelect exclusive videos, podcasts and guest blogs. A free collection of articles (listed below) from the Archive back to 1851 will also be available, although complete access to the full archive will be reserved for TimesSelect subscribers.
"TimesSelect Free Access Week makes one of the Web's richest resources available to all," said Vivian Schiller, senior vice president, general manager, NYTimes.com. "From the influential opinion of our award-winning Op-Ed columnists, such as Maureen Dowd and Nicholas. D. Kristof, to online-only columnists, such as Maira Kalman and Judith Warner, TimesSelect provides a world of viewpoints that encourage dialogue on today's most pressing matters."
"We believe strongly that visitors to TimesSelect during Philips's presentation of Free Access Week will share our vision that innovative products simplify life," said Eric Plaskonos, vice president, brand management, Philips Consumer Electronics.
Among the special features for users during TimesSelect Free Access Week:
• Q&A with TimesSelect columnists
Monday - Thomas L. Friedman
Tuesday - Joseph Nocera
Wednesday - Gail Collins
Thursday - Chris Suellentrop
Friday - Harvey Araton
• Midterm Madness: Election analysis by writers from both sides
of the political divide at
http://midtermmadness.blogs.nytimes.com
• From The Archive: a free collection of articles, including the
Confederate attack on Fort Sumter during the Civil War; the
opening of the Brooklyn Bridge; the report from Iwo Jima; the
Supreme Court school desegregation ruling of 1954; the
Beatles' first trip to America; and the boxing match between
Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay.
• The Best of TimesSelect: selections of memorable columns with
access to videos of TimesSelect columnists, including
discussions with Nicholas D. Kristof, David Brooks and Maureen
Dowd.
• Guest columnist Steven Johnson, writing on technology and
science.
• Maira Kalman's November illustrated column.
• Talking Points: a member of The New York Times editorial board
breaks down today's issues point by point to give readers a
deeper level of understanding. The recent feature, "7 Campaign
Ads Worth Watching" and other past installments will be
available.
Monthly and annual subscriptions to TimesSelect will be available for visitors who wish to continue their access beyond November 12. As always daily, weekly, weekend or Sunday home delivery subscribers to The New York Times can enroll in TimesSelect as part of their home delivery subscription price.
Since its launch in September 2005, TimesSelect has more than 551,000 subscribers, with 65% receiving TimesSelect as a benefit of their home-delivery subscriptions and 35% receiving it from online-only subscriptions.
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Target Offers One-of-a-Kind Plush Elephant Gift Card Holder to Support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
100 Percent of Net Profits to Benefit St. Jude's Annual Thanks and Giving Campaign.
As part of its ongoing commitment to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R), Target has created a special plush elephant gift card holder to benefit St. Jude's annual Thanks and Giving(R) fundraising campaign this holiday season.
The plush elephants are priced at $2.99 and a minimum of $1.50 of each sale, which equals 100 percent of the net proceeds, will be donated directly to St. Jude. The whimsical snowflake-covered ears of the plush elephant were designed by 9-year-old Julia, a dynamic and creative St. Jude patient and Target House resident.
The joyful mascot of Target House, elephants symbolize luck, family and helping others in need - characteristics shared by both St. Jude and Target House. The plush elephants will be available for purchase at Target stores nationwide beginning November 5, 2006. In addition to the elephants, Target holiday gift cards will also be available for purchase in any amount ranging from $5-$1,000.
Target House provides apartments free-of-charge to families of children whose treatments require that they be in Memphis for at least 90 days. This commitment is an extension of St. Jude's coverage of all costs for treatment not covered by insurance, regardless of a family's ability to pay. Target House also allows St. Jude to focus more of its resources on life-saving research and treatment.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay.
Minneapolis-based Target has 1,494 retail stores in 47 states in the USA.
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November 3, 2006
PAYLESS SHOE SOURCE 'SCHOOL'S IN GET IN' PROMOTION
PHOTO: Arizona resident Margaret Skinner participated in the final round of Payless' "School's In. Get In." promotion. The USA nationwide contest encouraged shoppers to register at www.PSSgetin.com for a chance to win $100,000. Three semi-finalists were randomly selected from three regions throughout the U.S. To win big money, the contestants were challenged to select their own shoe size among 100 shoeboxes. Skinner made her pick and got the shock of her life as she saw her size and realized she'd won the $100,000.
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Culture and Style in New York City: NYTimes.com is launching a New E-Mail - Urbanite
Melena Ryzik to Write the Newsletter.
PHOTO: New York City - Times Square at Night.
NEW YORK -- Nov. 3, 2006 -- NYTimes.com is launching today "Urbanite", a free daily e-mail offering the latest information on what to do, see, eat, drink and buy in New York City - from art exhibits and shopping - to dining out and nightlife. Urbanite will be sent to subscribers Monday through Friday by 8:15 a.m., in time to get a jump on planning the day. Subscribers may register for the newsletter at www.nytimes.com/urbanite.
PHOTO: New York City - Commuters in Silhouette
Melena Ryzik, a Brooklyn journalist who has covered culture and style in the city since 2001, will write Urbanite, infusing the newsletter with her distinctive voice and editorial viewpoint. Ariel Kaminer, editor of Arts & Leisure, will oversee the issue. Urbanite will bring The Times's rich mix of consumer journalism to the foreground, highlighting critics' picks, notable products and hip venues identified by hundreds of New York-based journalists at The Times and NYTimes.com. The e-mail also will call attention to Times blogs, podcasts and multimedia that can help readers experience life in the city to the fullest.
The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT), a leading media company with 2005 revenues of $3.4 billion, includes The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, 15 other daily newspapers, nine network-affiliated television stations, two New York City radio stations and 35 Web sites, including NYTimes.com, Boston.com and About.com. The Company's core purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment.
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November 2, 2006
Winner's Artwork Appears on Cover of Lands' End Kids Catalog
Online Gallery of Nearly 5,000 Holiday Art Contest Entries at landsend.com.
Despite just a small mention in the Fall 2006 Lands' End Kids' catalog, thousands of children from across the United States entered their colorful and inventive drawings of the holidays in hopes of having their work featured in a Lands' End Holiday catalog. Today, the company announced the top three winners, as well as the opportunity to view all of the entries on landsend.com/artcontest .
The first place winner was 11-year-old Ryan Hoffman, of Sparta, Wis., whose reindeer drawing, with charming mouth, eyes and antlers, has a magical personality. For Hoffman, being featured on the catalog's cover is one of his favorite things about the contest. "I wanted to draw something different. I thought [Lands' End] would get a lot of snowmen," he said. "The best part about winning is that I get to have my artwork published, because I want to be a comic book artist someday."
Each of the entries can be viewed and printed at landsend.com/artcontest . The gallery offers full-color images, which are searchable by the artist's first name, age and state, and offers an option for Web site visitors to e- mail their festive favorites to family members and friends with a personal note.
Established in 1963, on the promise of delivering high quality product at a great value, Lands' End(R) is one of the world's largest consumer-direct retailers of specialty apparel. The company offers a complete line of casual and tailored clothing for women, men, children and infants around the world. In addition, Lands' End offers an innovative collection of fine-quality goods for the home. Most recently Lands' End launched a Women's Intimates line that complements its award-winning swimwear line for petite, average and larger women.
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eFuture Announces its Debut Listing on NASDAQ
BEIJING, Nov. 01 -- eFuture Information Technology makes its debut listing on NASDAQ with symbol: EFUT.
PHOTO: EFUTURE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TOWER, BEIJING, CHINA
eFuture Information Technology Inc. (eFuture), a leading provider of integrated software and professional services in China's supply chain front market, announced the closing of its initial public offering of 1,133,500 ordinary shares at $6.00/shar, raising 6.8 million dollars.
The ordinary shares began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on October 31, 2006 under the symbol "EFUT".
eFuture is the first Chinese software company listed in NASDAQ CAPITAL MARKET, and also the first software company in the front supply chain market.
eFuture Information Technology Inc. (''eFuture'') is a provider of integrated software and professional services for manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, logistics companies and retailers in China's supply chain front market.
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MICHELIN SALEEN S7
PHOTO: Michelin unveiled some of the world's most exclusive supercars, all equipped with Michelin high performance tires, today at SEMA 2006 in Las Vegas. For the first time ever on American soil, the Caparo T1 will be featured along with several other unique supercars at the Michelin booth this week. Pictured here is the Saleen S7.
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CALIFORNIA RAISIN MARKETING BOARD VALERIE WATERS
PHOTO: Celebrity fitness trainer Valerie Waters teams up with California Raisins to help consumers make wise choices.
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