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February 14, 2007
Nokia and Popular Science Magazine Announce Nokia N800 Internet Tablet Reader Challenge : GlobalGiants.com
NEW YORK, Feb. 14 -- Nokia and Popular Science Magazine are joining forces to create the Popular Science Nokia N800 Reader Challenge, a contest calling for user-developed applications, scripts, services or hardware additions for the new Nokia N800 Internet Tablet. The Linux-based Nokia N800 provides portable Internet access via Wi-Fi or an enabled cell phone with Bluetooth connectivity for Web browsing, email, instant messaging, Internet calling with integrated webcam, RSS feeds, streaming music and much more.
Judges are looking for innovative applications, scripts, services or hardware additions that will appeal to a broad range of users and make the Nokia N800 even more of a must have for those who view the Internet as an essential part of their daily lives. Some ideas for applications include desktop widgets to monitor blog comments, eBay auctions, and other personal online activities or using the Nokia N800 as a city guide or as a remote control for your home security system, temperature control and lighting. Applications can also be server or network based and utilized though the N800 browser, email, chat and other inbuilt applications.
Contest entries may be submitted via email at http://www.popsci.com/nokia and will be judged by product experts at Nokia and Popular Science editors. Two winners will be selected and will have the opportunity to showcase their winning innovation in the May or June issue of Popular Science. [GlobalGiants.com]
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New Site Selected For First Museum of the American Revolution : GlobalGiants.com
WAYNE, Pa., Feb. 14 -- The Board of Directors of The American Revolution Center today announced that The American Revolution Center(R) (ARC), a private corporation, has selected a new site for the nation's first museum dedicated to the complete story of the American Revolution and its legacy. The site is on private land in Valley Forge. The mission of the ARC is to engage the public in the history and significance of the American Revolution.
Photo: Robert A.M. Stern has designed a critically acclaimed, environmentally sensitive building for the 130,000 square foot museum.
According to The American Revolution Center (ARC), "The American Revolution is the only event in our nation's history that does not have a museum to commemorate it. Studies show a continuing decline in historical literacy. A 2001 report by the National Assessment of Education Programs shows that 57% of America's 12th-graders have a less than basic knowledge of U.S. history. Not only the historical data but also the very spirit of the momentous events of the American Revolution are poorly comprehended and still very relevant today." [GlobalGiants.com]
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VERIZON WIRELESS SCH-U740 FROM SAMSUNG : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) today announced the availability of the SCH-u740 from Samsung - a slim, sleek and stylish messaging device with a dual-hinge. The handset's unique design allows for communications options both vertically and horizontally with its full QWERTY keyboard and offers customers the ability to access Verizon Wireless' multimedia services, including V CAST Music and Video, Get It Now(R) and Mobile Web 2.0(SM). [GlobalGiants.com]
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Grace Bay Club Named 'Most Excellent Resort' in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific' by Conde Nast Johansens
Photo: Cindy Crawford presents the 2007 Conde Nast Johansens prestigious "Most Excellent Resort" Award to Grace Bay Club, Turks & Caicos in a by-invitation-only ceremony at the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles. (Left to right) Nikheel Advani, Managing Director; Mark Durliat, CEO and Developer; Cindy Crawford. Grace Bay Club is a 59-suite luxury property on the island of Providenciales. (C) Bruce Hulse and Conde Nast Johansens. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Midwest Airlines Debuts New Inflight Magazine - MyMidwest : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Midwest Airlines' new inflight magazine -- MyMidwest -- debuts March 1. The new magazine reflects the airline's efforts to continually improve its customers' onboard experience. Passengers will enjoy a larger magazine filled with engaging feature articles, useful destination guides and expanded onboard service information, packaged in a fresh, new design. [GlobalGiants.com]
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POSSIO ANNOUNCE WORLD'S FIRST GSM ALL-IN-ONE PRODUCT : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Possio GRETA GSM Fax & Printer is the first portable GSM all-in-one product. It simply completes the mobile office by providing print, scan, copy, fax and GSM telephony.
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN -- People around the world become more mobile every day. Modern wireless technologies and devices have enabled professionals to work from home, in vehicles, airports, cafes and hotels. With Possio GRETA GSM Fax & Printer, people can bring a complete office since it is a fax, printer, copier, scanner and phone. [GlobalGiants.com]
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