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February 13, 2007
Dodge Demon Roadster Concept : GlobalGiants.com
Auburn Hills, Mich., Feb 13, 2007 - The Dodge Demon concept is an affordable Dodge sports car which merges brand cues of bold design and powerful performance with an open-air “fun-to-drive” attitude.
The Dodge Demon concept is a compact, nimble “roadster with an attitude,” a perfect balance of classic sports car proportion and simplicity blended with modern design and performance. The vehicle will be shown for the first time at the 77th International Motor Show in Geneva next month.
“While the iconic Dodge Viper is a dream car for many, the Dodge Demon is designed to be an attainable dream car,” said Jae Chung – Dodge Demon Principal Exterior Designer, Chrysler Group. “The exterior design is simple yet bold, featuring an energetic combination of curves and intersecting planes.”
“In the manner of timeless British sports cars, the interior of the Dodge Demon is purposely functional, not frivolous,” said Dan Zimmermann – Dodge Demon Principal Interior Designer. “Everything relating to the driving experience is emphasized, while that which is not is made visually secondary.
The bodyside of the Dodge Demon main character line flows up and over the front wheel, then drops diagonally to an angular color-keyed vent on the rear fender that directs cooling air to the rear brakes. In similar fashion, the compound rear fender surface curves up and over the rear wheel, sweeping into a broad diagonal plane extending to the taillamp. The resulting muscular fender form projects boldly beyond the main body, underscoring that the Dodge Demon concept is a rear-wheel-drive machine. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Airborne Systems Showcases New Parachute Technologies to Global Military Audience : GlobalGiants.com
ELOY, Ariz., Feb. 13 -- Airborne Systems Group, which has combined the world's leading parachute brands specializing in aerial delivery, rescue and survival equipment, and engineering services, held a two day event allowing allied militaries from around the world to participate in a demonstration of the world's most advanced parachute delivery technology.
Photo: Airborne Days - militaries test ride Airborne Systems high performance parachutes.
The event called "Airborne Days" focused on equipment used in aerial cargo delivery, airborne insertions and in rescue and survival operations. Military personnel from 23 different countries made jumps with the new equipment. "This is an unprecedented event," said Brad Petersen, COO of Airborne Systems, North America. "With so many new parachute technologies, militaries have many options to increase their effectiveness on the battlefield."
A number of products from Airborne Systems, Europe developed at the UK and Canadian operation centers were showcased. Airborne Systems has combined the core technologies of four of the world's leading parachute brands; Irvin Aerospace, GQ Parachutes, Para-Flite and AML (Aircraft Materials, Ltd). [GlobalGiants.com]
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AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION MEDICAL STUDENTS ON CAPITOL HILL : GlobalGiants.com
PHOTO: More than 300 American Medical Association medical students and residents from across the USA converge on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to improve access to health care for America's patients. The medical students and residents visit more than 200 congressional and Senate offices urging legislators to cover the uninsured, preserve access to care for seniors by reforming the Medicare physician payment system, and pass effective reforms to help ease the medical student debt burden.
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Time Warner Cable and The History Channel(R) Present a Special Screening of USS CONSTELLATION -- BATTLING FOR FREEDOM : GlobalGiants.com
By Invitation Only Screening included special Presentation to the African American Museum of Dallas.
IRVING, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Time Warner Cable and The History Channel(R) premiered the new History Channel documentary USS CONSTELLATION: BATTLING FOR FREEDOM, February 8th at the Angelika Film Center in Dallas to a select audience in honor of Black History Month.
Photo: The History Channel and Time Warner Cable Houston honor The African American Museum at the screening of USS Constellation: Battling for Freedom. L to R -- Antwan Edward, Time Warner Mead Rust, AETN, Jill Morgan, Time Warner, Gary Underwood, Time Warner, Dr. Harry J. Robinson, President and CEO African American Museum, Andy Chambers, Time Warner, Dr. Kim Gilmore, AETN, Joe Lengfellner, Time Warner, Elizabeth Manley, AETN, Cleo Thomas, Time Warner, Augustine Jalomo, Time Warner, Clem Maddox, Time Warner.
The program, which premiered to a national audience Saturday, February 10 at 7pm (CT) on The History Channel, explores the little-known story of the U.S. Navy's Africa squadron, dedicated to ending the slave trade stemming from the west coast of Africa, prior to the beginning of the Civil War.
Complete with historical accounts, interviews with experts and re-enactments, the film examines the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, which is believed to be responsible for the enslavement of more than 15 million Africans over its tragic four hundred year history.
The History Channel(R) is one of the leading cable television networks featuring compelling original, non-fiction specials and series that bring history to life in a powerful and entertaining manner across multiple platforms.
Time Warner Cable owns and manages cable systems serving 14.4 million subscribers in 33 states. Time Warner Cable is a subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. (NYSE:TWX) . [GlobalGiants.com]
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