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January 24, 2007
World Economic Forum: 'Update 2007: Beyond Web 2.0 - From Content to Collective Knowledge?': John Markoff : GlobalGiants.com
PHOTO: DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, 24 JANUARY 2007 - John Markoff, Senior Writer, The New York Times, USA, captured during the session 'Update 2007: Beyond Web 2.0 - From Content to Collective Knowledge?' at the Annual Meeting 2007 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 24, 2007. (© World Economic Forum, Photo by Annette Boutellier) [GlobalGiants.com]
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World Economic Forum Opening Address: Angela Merkel : GlobalGiants.com
PHOTO: DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, 24 JANUARY 2007 - Angela Merkel, Federal Chancellor of Germany, speaks during the onpening address to the participants at the Annual Meeting 2007 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 24, 2007. (© World Economic Forum, Photo Remy Steinegger) [GlobalGiants.com]
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BLACK ENTERPRISE FEBRUARY COVER : GlobalGiants.com
PHOTO: In February's BLACK ENTERPRISE: Career-Empowering Tips from Top Women in Business. On the cover: "Career Makeovers That Work." Joi Gordon, CEO of Dress for Success Worldwide turns legions of disadvantaged women into polished professionals. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Update 2007: CNBC Debate - Make Green Pay: Sir Nicholas Stern : GlobalGiants.com
PHOTO: DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, 24 JANUARY 2007 - Sir Nicholas Stern, Head, UK Government Economic Service, HM Tresury of the United Kingdom, captured during the session 'Update 2007: CNBC Debate - Make Green Pay' at the Annual Meeting 2007 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 24, 2007. (© World Economic Forum, Photo by Remy Steinegger) [GlobalGiants.com]
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World Economic Forum: 'Update 2007: The Global Economy': Laura D. Tyson : GlobalGiants.com
PHOTO: DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, 24 JANUARY 2007 - Laura D. Tyson, Professor of Economics, University of California, Berkeley, USA, captured during the session 'Update 2007: The Global Economy' at the Annual Meeting 2007 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 24, 2007. (© World Economic Forum, Photo by Remy Steinegger) [GlobalGiants.com]
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World Economic Forum Opening Press Conference: GlobalGiants.com
PHOTO: DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, 24 JANUARY 2007 - Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman and Group Managing Director, Bharti Enterprises, India, captured during the Opening Press Conference at the Annual Meeting 2007 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 24, 2007. (© World Economic Forum, Photo by Benjamin Zurbriggen) [GlobalGiants.com]
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DAIMLERCHRYSLER FUEL CELL-POWERED FIRE FIGHTER VEHICLE : GlobalGiants.com
PHOTO: DaimlerChrysler builds first fuel cell-powered fire fighter vehicle. [GlobalGiants.com]
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NYTimes.com Launches ''Davos Diary'' : GlobalGiants.com
A New Special Section of DealBook Dedicated to the World Economic Forum.
Photo: DAVOS/SWITZERLAND, 23 JAN 2007 - The Set up of the welcome lounge at the middle entry floor at the Annual Meeting 2007 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 23, 2007. (© World Economic Forum, Photo by Annette Boutellier)
NEW YORK -- Jan. 23, 2007 -- NYTimes.com introduced today "Davos Diary,"a special section of its DealBook blog (http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/category/davos-2007/) dedicated exclusively to the World Economics Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The blog will feature up-to-date news and analysis about the conference by journalists from The New York Times and the International Herald Tribune based around the world. There will also be special coverage on IHT.com (www.iht.com/davos). In addition, the blog will include interviews and videos from Davos. "Davos Diary" will be updated early and often throughout the day and will run until Jan. 28.
"We're excited to launch this special section of DealBook dedicated to news and commentary," said Larry Ingrassia, business editor, The New York Times. "As always, DealBook will provide our readers with a unique and well-informed look at the people and events who shape economics and geopolitics. 'Davos Diary' also provides an opportunity for our readers to share their insights." [GlobalGiants.com]
Contributing journalists include:
From Davos:
• Liz Alderman, business editor, International Herald Tribune.
• Katrin Bennhold, correspondent, International Herald Tribune.
• Alan Cowell, London bureau chief, The New York Times.
• Carter Dougherty, business correspondent, International Herald Tribune.
• James Kanter, correspondent, International Herald Tribune.
• Mark Landler, Frankfurt bureau chief, The New York Times.
• Floyd Norris, financial columnist, The New York Times and International Herald Tribune.
• Andrew Ross Sorkin, mergers and acquisitions reporter, The New York Times.
• John Markoff, technology reporter, The New York Times.
From New York:
• Peter Edmonston, business reporter, The New York Times.
• Michael J. de la Merced, DealBook writer, The New York Times.
From Paris:
• Liza Klausmann, contributor writer, The New York Times. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Chevy Super Bowl College Ad Challenge : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Chevy Super Bowl College Ad Challenge Finalists (L to R) Kelly Sherman, LouLou Quintela and Anna Pogosova of San Jose State University in California make their final pitch to have their Super Bowl ad concept produced for Chevrolet. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Saturn Outlook Caravan in Park City, Utah : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: A caravan of Saturn Outlook crossover vehicles heads down a trail in Park City, Utah Tuesday, January 23, 2007. The Outlook fleet is providing transportation to film festival VIP guests, and supporting both the National Education Association's Read Across America program and Saturn National Donor Day. [GlobalGiants.com]
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FORD UNVEILS WORLD’S FIRST DRIVABLE FUEL CELL HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE WITH PLUG-IN CAPABILITY : GlobalGiants.com
The Ford Edge with HySeries Drive™ is the world’s first drivable fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle with plug-in capability.
PHOTO: The Ford Edge with HySeries™ Drive is the world's first drivable fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle with plug-in capability. For average commuters, this research vehicle delivers an equivalent fuel economy rating of more than 80 mpg and emmits only water vapor into the environment.
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 23, 2007 – Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] today unveiled the world’s first drivable fuel cell hybrid electric plug-in that combines an onboard hydrogen fuel cell generator with lithium-ion batteries to deliver more than 41 mpg with zero emissions. The vehicle is built on a flexible powertrain architecture that will enable Ford to use new fuel and propulsion technologies as they develop without redesigning the vehicle.
“This vehicle offers Ford the ultimate in flexibility in researching advanced propulsion technology,” said Gerhard Schmidt, vice president of research and advanced engineering for Ford Motor Company. “We could take the fuel cell power system out and replace it with a down-sized diesel, gasoline engine or any other powertrain connected to a small electric generator to make electricity like the fuel cell does now.”
PHOTO: Debut Of Ford Edge With HySeries™ Drive: Washington D.C., January 23, 2007 -- Sue Cischke, Ford's vice president of environmental and safety engineering, showcases the Ford Escape Hybrid E85 - a demonstration vehicle that can operate on renewable ethanol-based E85 fuel. Ford is producing 20 demonstration Escape Hybrid E85 vehicles for use in fleets in six states later this year.
The new HySeries Drive™ powertrain featured in a Ford Edge uses a real-world version of the powerplant envisioned in the Ford Airstream concept unveiled earlier this month at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The HySeries Drive powertrain delivers a combined city/highway gasoline equivalent fuel economy rating of 41 mpg. For those who drive less than 50 miles each day, the average jumps to more than 80 mpg.
The Ford Edge with HySeries Drive can travel at speeds of up to 85 mph. An on-board charger (110/220 VAC) can refresh the battery pack when a standard home outlet is available, making the concept a true plug-in hybrid. [GlobalGiants.com]
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The Business Case for Working with Social Entrepreneurs: Paul J. Ostling : GlobalGiants.com
PHOTO: DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, 23 JANUARY 2007 - Paul J. Ostling, Global Chief Operating Officer, Ernst & Young, United Kingdom captured during the interactive session 'The Business Case for Working with Social Entrepreneurs' at the Social Entrepreneurs Summit 2007 in Rueschlikon/Switzerland during the Annual Meeting 2007 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, January 23, 2007. (© World Economic Forum, Photo by E. T. Studhalter) [GlobalGiants.com]
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