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U.S. POSTAL SERVICE: PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNS POSTAL LEGISLATION INTO LAW
PHOTO: President Bush today signed postal legislation into law that benefits residential and business customers by ensuring predictable price increases tied to the rate of inflation. With the President are (from left): Postmaster General John E. Potter, Sen. Thomas Carper (D-DE), Rep. Tom Davis (R-VA), Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), James Miller, Chairman, Postal Service Board of Governors, Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL), and Rep. John McHugh, (R-NY).
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GlaxoSmithKline Completes Acquisition of CNS, Inc.
GSK adds innovative, high-growth Breathe Right and FiberChoice brands to Consumer Healthcare portfolio.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 19 -- GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE:GSK) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of CNS, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNXS) , the marketers of Breathe Right(R) nasal dilator strips and FiberChoice(R) dietary fiber supplements.
Commenting on the transaction, John Clarke, President, GSK Consumer Healthcare, said, "We are very pleased to welcome this outstanding business into the GSK Consumer Healthcare family. CNS is a well-managed company, and its brands fit with our growth strategy and are great additions to our portfolio. The opportunity for growth through geographic expansion and pipeline innovation makes this acquisition an exciting prospect."
Breathe Right strips are the leading nasal dilator strips worldwide, and FiberChoice is the fastest growing line of dietary fiber supplements in the United States. Both brands are supported by patents in the U.S. and key markets worldwide, and by scientific evidence for their product claims.
GlaxoSmithKline is one of the world's leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies.
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Chevrolet to Power Tony Stewart Racing in 2007 and Beyond
Photo: Chevrolet will power and sponsor Tony Stewart Racing's entries in the United States Auto Club (USAC) and the World of Outlaws Sprint Series for three years beginning in 2007 it was announced Monday, December 11, 2006 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. (General Motors/Ron McQueeney)
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Live From Your Cingular Phone, It's Saturday Night!
For the First Time, NBC Universal, Broadway Video Entertainment and Cingular Wireless Bring America's Longest Running TV Comedy to the Small Screen.
NBC Universal and Broadway Video Entertainment Team Up to Offer Cingular Customers Exclusive Access to 'Saturday Night Live' Mobile Content on Their Wireless Phones.
NEW YORK and ATLANTA, Dec. 19 -- Cingular customers no longer have to wait until Saturday night to enjoy what is undoubtedly the most influential sketch comedy show of all time. NBC Universal, Broadway Video Entertainment, and Cingular Wireless today announced the launch of Saturday Night Live (SNL) Mobile on Cingular handsets, marking the first time SNL content has been made available on the mobile phone.
Photo: Saturday Night Live video shorts, from current and past seasons, now available exclusively on Cingular phones.
Cingular Video subscribers can enjoy exclusive mobile access to Saturday Night Live content, including video clips from classic and current episodes, as well as original material produced especially for the mobile screen. Cingular customers can also purchase and download a diverse collection of SNL- themed ringtones and graphics -- both from current and classic seasons.
Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States. NBC has evolved into a diverse, international media company. In addition to the NBC Television Network and 14 NBC television stations, the company owns CNBC, operates MSNBC in partnership with Microsoft, and maintains interests in a number of programming services. Broadway Video Entertainment is one of New York's leading post-production services companies and a major independent producer of television and film entertainment.
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Serena Williams and Sania Mirza will play at the Sony Ericsson International in Bangalore
India’s largest WTA Tour Event will be held from February 12 - 18, 2007 at KSLTA, Bangalore.
Bangalore, India – After a successful second year of tennis sponsorship, Sony Ericsson increases its commitment to the sport by tying up with the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) to bring the Sony Ericsson International, a Sony Ericsson WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) Tour event, to Bangalore. With the title sponsorship of the tournament in India, Sony Ericsson aims to further popularise and promote the sport of tennis in India, as it has been doing worldwide through the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. KSLTA is pleased to announce confirmed participation from Serena Williams and Sania Mirza for the tournament. This will be Serena’s first appearance in India and the talented player is set to enthral the Indian audience with her exciting power tennis.
Announced today at a press conference in Bangalore, Sony Ericsson International will sit alongside the company’s other tennis commitments: the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, which culminates in the Sony Ericsson Championships in Madrid in November, the Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai, also in November, and the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, to debut in March 2007.
According to Serena Williams, “I am very excited to be playing in the Sony Ericsson International in Bangalore, especially for the first time. Tennis as a sport has become more and more popular in India, and I hope many fans of all ages will come out and see us play. I always look forward to visiting a new country and playing in new good tournaments.”
Speaking at the press conference, Sania Mirza said, “Sony Ericsson has had a major impact on the WTA Tour. It has helped to make the sport cooler and more accessible because of its links with music, film and fashion. As a result tennis has broadened its appeal to new audiences. I look forward to the newly created Sony Ericsson International next February, in my country.”
Sony Ericsson is the global title sponsor of the Women's Tennis Association, and works with the Association to promote the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour in over 80 cities during the year.
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Sneak Peek: All-New Cadillac CTS Coming Soon : GlobalGiants.com
PHOTO: Detroit, Mich. -- General Motors Vice President Global Design Ed Welburn (left), and GM Vice Chairman Global Product Development Bob Lutz provide a sneak peek at the all-new 2008 Cadillac CTS, which will be fully revealed at Detroit's North American International Auto Show in January. The performance luxury sedan is scheduled to begin production in late-summer of 2007, with worldwide sales to follow in the fall. (General Motors Photo/John F. Martin).
View Larger Picture of All-New Cadillac CTS Sneak Peek
Cadillac's first-generation CTS built a strong record of success on many levels since its inception in 2002. Cadillac sold more than 60,000 copies in the U.S. in 2005, compared to roughly 38,000 in 2002, an increase of more than 50% over that period. There are roughly 275,000 CTS owners worldwide, and industry researchers say they are among the most satisfied in the automotive market. AutoPacific rated CTS as the top Entry Luxury Car in its annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards in 2006.
Cadillac is a division of General Motors (NYSE: GM). General Motors, the world's largest vehicle manufacturer, designs, builds and markets cars and trucks worldwide, and has been the global automotive sales leader since 1931. Cadillac products include the CTS sport sedan, SRX luxury crossover, STS performance luxury sedan, DTS large luxury sedan, XLR luxury roadster, Escalade full-size SUVs (Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT) and the high-performance V-Series (CTS-V, STS-V, XLR-V) three cars that go 0-60 in under 5 seconds. [GlobalGiants.com]
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