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December 23, 2006
Nokia New Year's Eve Celebrations from Around the World to be Webcast on MSN
Streaming videos of concerts featuring international artists, including the Black Eyed Peas, Scissor Sisters, Nelly Furtado among others.
Espoo, Finland, - Nokia has announced MSN as the exclusive online distributor of the highly anticipated Nokia New Year's Eve, a global music celebration which will take place in five party capitals of the world on December 31. Exclusive performances from international artists including the Black Eyed Peas, Scissor Sisters, Nelly Furtado, John Legend, and Atomic Kitten will be streamed live and on demand at no cost to viewers through a Nokia-branded experience at http://www.nokianewyearseve.com.
"Nokia New Year's Eve embodies our objective of connecting people to their passions. We expect this will be the biggest global New Year's Eve music celebration with more than 1.3 million expected to attend," says Jo Harlow, senior vice president, marketing for Nokia. "With MSN, we are greatly expanding the global reach of Nokia New Year's Eve. Now, music lovers around the globe can enjoy their favourite artists -- live, as they countdown the final seconds of 2006, or on demand when the moment strikes them."
Nokia New Year's Eve will bring viewers on a journey from east to west; starting in Hong Kong's Harbour City Ocean Terminal, followed by Mumbai's Andheri Stadium, the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro and rounding off the night in New York. Each venue will feature a strong lineup of local and international musicians.
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2007 Chevrolet Aveo
Chevrolet Aveo: New for 2007 (United States)
• Improved suspension tuning delivers more responsive ride and handling.
• Center folding armrest mounted to driver’s seat and manual lumbar adjustment for driver’s seat.
• New design of automatic transmission shifter.
• Available AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player and auxiliary input jack for iPods or other devices.
• Lower-profile, rear-seat headrest.
• New Aveo exterior badging.
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Helps U.S. Marine Plan Special Christmas Gift for His Family
Unique Gift Allows Family to Interact Online and Share a Special Moment Together.
COLUMBIA, S.C., Dec. 23 -- When Sergeant Ben Barron, a U.S. Marine currently stationed in Iraq, realized he would miss his daughter Alice's first Christmas, he contacted Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia, S.C. to request a unique Christmas gift for his family so that he could create a memorable holiday experience and help bridge the distance between them all.
Remembering his wife Elizabeth's fondness for penguins, Sgt. Barron contacted Riverbanks to see if the zoo's staff would allow his wife and daughter a special opportunity this Christmas to meet and interact one-on-one with the penguins living at the Zoo.
Upon receiving the message from Sgt. Barron, the staff at Riverbanks immediately went to work, and Elizabeth and Alice soon received a surprise package from Sgt. Barron inviting them to spend Friday, Dec. 22 at Riverbanks. The surprise package included an invitation to attend a behind-the-scenes tour of the penguin exhibit, and a surprise for Sgt. Barron - the opportunity to watch his family interact with the penguins through webcam.
Located in Columbia, S.C., Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is home to more than 2,000 magnificent and fascinating animals and one of the America's most beautiful and inspiring botanical gardens. The lush, 170-acre site features dynamic natural exhibits, scenic river views, spectacular valley overlooks and significant historical landmarks.
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Boeing Delivers First 777-300ER to PIA
EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 22, 2006 -- Pakistan International Airlines today took delivery of its first of three Boeing [NYSE: BA] 777-300ERs on order. The newest member of PIAs long-haul, wide-body fleet departed Paine Field this morning en route to its new home base at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi.
PIA is one of the first airlines to have ordered and taken delivery of three variants of Boeings highly successful 777 family, and the airline was the launch customer for the 777-200LR (Longer Range). PIA currently has three 777-200ERs and two 777-200LRs in operation and will take delivery in February of a second 777-300ER, as well as an additional 777-200ER on lease from ILFC.
PIAs first 777-300ER (shown here departing Paine Field) incorporates a unique tail schematic that is representative of the Sind southern province of Pakistan, with Karachi being the provincial capital. The airline has outfitted its 777-200LRs with similar tail designs representing other major Pakistan provinces.
"PIA is a very important Boeing customer and it's rewarding to see the airline receive its first 777-300ER," said Miguel Santos, Boeing Commercial Airplanes international sales director. "We're proud to see the beautiful tail designs representing Pakistan's major provinces all flying on Boeing 777s."
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2007 GMC Acadia
PHOTO: The new 2007 GMC Acadia is driven by media on country roads in Silicon Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains during the GMC Professional Grade Drive, December 2006. (General Motors Photo/John Storey)
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ACCENTIA INTRODUCES MD TURBO
PHOTO: Accentia Biopharmaceuticals introduces MD Turbo(TM), Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, Tampa, Fla., the first and only available product to provide metered dose inhaler (MDI) users with breath-activated delivery and dose-counting capabilities. (Feature Photo Service)
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PORSCHE SLEIGH RIDE
PHOTO: In a festive spectacle in New York City, a caravan of Porsche Cayman sports cars and a Cayenne SUV towed Santa and his gift-filled sleigh to a toy hand off, Friday, Dec. 22, 2006. The sleigh ride spread holiday cheer in the City and served as a reminder to all that it's still not too late to give this holiday season. (Feature Photo Service)
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T3 MOTION
PHOTO: Officer Navarrete of the LAPD and officer Adrian of the Los Angeles Airport Police assist a holiday traveler at Los Angeles International Airport Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006, in Westchester, California during rounds on a T3 Series personal mobility vehicle. The T3 is the latest in high-performance technology being used in field trials in airports and police departments across the United States.
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