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February 9, 2007
FORD 2008 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F-450 : GlobalGiants.com
PHOTO: A Ford F-250 pickup stars as a "tough guy" in Eddie Murphy's "Norbit" comedy opening nationwide this weekend - part of Ford's massive push to launch the new 2008 F-Series Super Duty (2008 Ford F-450 shown). [GlobalGiants.com]
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Consumer Guide(R) Automotive Announces Winners of Second Annual Chicago Auto Show Awards : GlobalGiants.com
PHOTO: CHICAGO, Feb. 8: Consumer Guide Automotive names the 2008 Pontiac G8 the Most Significant New Car Introduction at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. Kirk Bell, Consumer Guide Auto Associate Publisher, presents Gary Steilen, Marketing Manager for G8, and Brian Shipman, Product Manager for G8, with the award. [GlobalGiants.com]
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CERTAINTEED AND JOE NEMECHEK'S NO. 13 CHEVROLET : GlobalGiants.com
PHOTO: CertainTeed Corporation, North America's leading manufacturer of interior and exterior building products, will be the primary sponsor on Joe Nemechek's No. 13 Chevrolet during the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup season. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Montblanc and Van Cleef & Arpels Unveil Limited Edition 'Mystery Masterpiece' : GlobalGiants.com
Both Companies Celebrate the Start of their Second Centuries by Collaborating on Exceptional Work of Art -- A One of a Kind Creation.
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- Montblanc and Van Cleef & Arpels today unveiled an exceptional work of art -- a writing instrument of the finest craftsmanship and artistry -- the Limited Edition Mystery Masterpiece. The two luxury industry giants celebrated their centennials in 2006 and have joined forces to collaborate on a one-of-a-kind creation that showcases each company's area of expertise as they both mark the start of their second centuries in existence. The piece was unveiled today at a luncheon event in New York City.
PHOTO: Luxury industry leaders Montblanc and Van Cleef & Arpels unveil the $730,000 limited edition Mystery Masterpiece. The companies collaborated on the handmade work of art - the most expensive writing instrument ever created - that takes an artisan a year and a half to create. It is being released in three variations, set with over 20 carats of rubies, sapphires or emeralds, and nearly 840 diamonds. Each variation is limited to three pieces worldwide for a total of nine pieces.
The limited edition Mystery Masterpiece is being released in three variations, set either with rubies, sapphires or emeralds, and accented by diamonds. Each variation is limited to three pieces worldwide for a total of nine instruments, and has nearly 840 diamonds and over 20 carats of gemstones. The Mystery sells for $730,000, making it the most expensive writing instrument ever created. [GlobalGiants.com]
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