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February 7, 2007
Mazda Zooms 800,000th MX-5 Miata Off Production Line : GlobalGiants.com
The World's Best-Selling, Open-Top, Two-Seat Sportscar Sets a New Record.
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 6 -- Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the production of the 800,000th MX-5 Miata. Total global production of the MX-5 Miata reached this significant milestone on January 30, 2007 -- 17 years and nine months after production commenced in April 1989.
The MX-5 Miata, also known as the Roadster in Japan, was certified as the world's top-selling lightweight, open-top, two-seat sports car by Guinness World Records when production reached 531,890 units in May 2000. Now that cumulative production has topped 800,000 units, Mazda is reapplying with the Guinness organization to have the record updated. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Mitsubishi Motors to unveil European market Outlander on-road SUV at 2007 Geneva Motor Show : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Image Sketches of Outlander European market and Prototype-X.
Tokyo, Feburary 7, 2007 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is to unveil the European market version of the Outlander on-road SUV and to display the Prototype-X concept for the next-generation high-performance 4WD sedan at the 77th Geneva International Motor Show in March. The 2007 Geneva Motor Show runs from March 6 through March 18 at the Geneva Palexpo exhibition and conference complex, opening to the general public on March 8. [GlobalGiants.com]
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February 6, 2007
Sony Ericsson adds two new products to its music phone line-up : GlobalGiants.com
The W880/W888 & the W610 Walkman phones.
Photo: Girl listening to music on Sony Ericsson W610.
London, UK – 6th February 2007 – Sony Ericsson today announced two new Walkman phones; the W880/W888 and W610 build on the success of hit-models such as the W810 and to broaden the appeal of the Walkman phone. 20 million Walkman phones have been sold to date. Sony Ericsson also announced a suite of music accessories designed to enhance the Walkman phone listening experience. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Los Angeles Times Announces Senior Editorial Appointments : GlobalGiants.com
Meredith Artley to Accelerate Integration of Print and Online Newsrooms.
Photo: Meredith Artley.
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 6 -- The Los Angeles Times Media Group today announced new editorial appointments to reinforce the company's print and Web integration strategy. Meredith Artley, Paris-based digital development director of the New York Times Co.'s International Herald Tribune (IHT) and former associate editor of NYTimes.com, will lead online newsroom and manage the day-to-day editorial operations in the newly created position of Executive Editor, latimes.com. She will oversee an expansion of the staff and redesign of the website as well as play a key role in integrating print and online resources. [GlobalGiants.com]
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EMI MANHATTAN RECORDS: RYLAND ANGEL : GlobalGiants.com
PHOTO: Ryland Angel: A New Face in Pop Classical. Temporarily leaving the world's opera stages behind, Ryland's self-titled debut for EMI/Manhattan Records showcases his pop sensibility -- Album release and PBS special 'Heavenly Voices' due in March 2007. [GlobalGiants.com]
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2008 Saturn Vue Red Line : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: 2008 Saturn Vue Red Line. [GlobalGiants.com]
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February 5, 2007
Are You Getting Enough Exercise to Maintain Your Health? : GlobalGiants.com
KEMPELE, Finland, February 5 -- Are you getting enough exercise? According to the World Health Organisation at least 60% of the global population fails to achieve 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise every day; an amount the American College of Sports Medicine recommend for basic health maintenance. Polar Electro, pioneer and leading innovator of sports instruments and heart rate monitors, today announced the launch of the POLAR AW200, a wrist watch that uses new Activity Technology to sense your body movement and help you develop a better understanding of how much and how beneficial your exercise is.
PHOTO: Polar AW 200 Activity Watch.
For Polar, a company well known by athletes, sports professionals and fitness enthusiasts, the AW200 is a completely new product targeted for people who are keen to maintain their basic health and fitness.
The Polar AW200 will be available in April through Polar authorised resellers across Europe, North America and Canada.
Headquartered near Oulu in Finland, Polar operates internationally in over 80 countries, employing more than 1200 people worldwide. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Boeing Delivers Fourth 777-200ER to Austrian Airlines : GlobalGiants.com
SEATTLE -- Austrian Airlines took contractual delivery in Seattle of its newest Boeing 777-200ER jetliner. The delivery is the latest step in Austrian Airlines' initiative to simplify its fleet and reduce costs associated with the operation of its long-haul fleet. In the future Austrian Airlines will operate a highly efficient all-Boeing long-haul fleet of 777s and 767s. The carrier will operate the new 777 on its New Delhi route initially. The airplane arrived today at Vienna International Airport. [GlobalGiants.com]
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2007 Ford Focus : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Ford Focus ST at Nuerburgring, Germany. February 2007.
To meet the growing small-car demand, Ford has further refined the award-winning Ford Focus for 2007. The Focus continues to be among the leaders in the small-car segment, thanks to its spirited driving character, contemporary exterior appearance and smart interior. And, as it has from the beginning, it delivers award-winning quality, environmentally responsible emissions, superb passenger space and low cost of ownership.
Focus enters 2007 with a series of changes to address the needs of those seeking a more individualized vehicle. These include class-exclusive, leather-trimmed sport seats, two new exterior colors and upgrades to the standard and premium audio systems. [GlobalGiants.com]
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PAYLESS LELA ROSE PARTNERSHIP : GlobalGiants.com
PHOTO: On the heels of its successful first designer collection, Abaete for Payless, Payless has doubled its designer offering through a partnership with designer Lela Rose. The Lela Rose for Payless collection debuted at New York Fashion Week and includes five styles that feature a unique mix of fabrics and textures such as tweed, wool twill, patent leathers and man-tailored details. The line will be offered at traditional Payless prices and be available in Payless Stores this August. [GlobalGiants.com]
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February 4, 2007
Goodyear and NASCAR Extend Agreement
Goodyear to Continue as Exclusive Tire Supplier into Next Decade.
PHOTO: In this photo provided by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Robert Keegan, Goodyear Chairman and CEO prepares to sign a contract extension for the company to continue as the exclusive tire used in NASCAR's top three racing series for the next five years. Looking on are Mike Helton, President of NASCAR and NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip. The announcement was made during Goodyear's annual dealer conference in Orlando, FL on February 3, 2007.
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Montblanc Night of Stars Gala : GlobalGiants.com
PHOTO: Model Jerry Hall attends the Montblanc 'Night Of The Stars' Gala on February 2, 2007 in Chamonix, France.
Montblanc hosted a glitzy VIP gala, "The Night of Stars", to celebrate the launch of the new Diamond Jewelry Collection but the diamonds were not the only objects sparkling. The small ski town of Chamonix, France was overcome with a shining list of glamorous celebrities -- Naomi Campbell, Naomi Watts, Spanish model Nieves Alvarez, German model Franziska Knuppe, Chinese model Mary Ma, Phil Collins' daughter Lily Collins, Dita von Teese, Lucy Liu, Jerry Hall, Juliette Binoche and Christopher Lee.
The Montblanc Diamond Jewelry Collection features more than 65 models of 18-carat gold enriched with the sparkling radiance of diamonds. The design of the four new collections guarantees timeless elegant aesthetics, high quality and passionate perfection. [GlobalGiants.com]
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February 3, 2007
Eyes of Business Are on Qatar as Gulf State Hosts the First Forbes CEO Middle East Forum : GlobalGiants.com
PHOTO: Steve Forbes with His Highness the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, who has pledged his patronage for the Forbes CEO Middle East Forum. [GlobalGiants.com]
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PLAYLIFE" MEN’S AND WOMEN’S COLLECTIONS SPRING/SUMMER 2007 : GlobalGiants.com
Dressing casually is an art. This is Playlife’s opinion and for the upcoming spring/summer season the brand modifies the codes of a fashion genre entrenched in habit. Everything evolves and absorbs a real fashion glamour easily noticed by those with an eye for detail.
Boston. Elite sophistication, like the city that gives its name to the range. A unique blend of proportions, details and colours, creating good taste. Striped polo shirts, fluid trousers, simple little jackets, Bermuda shorts with or without turn-ups, washed sweatshirts sewn like knits.
She, in classic spring colours – white, grey, pink, pale and dark blue – updates a college look with badges, numbers and embroidered scrolls, lace and sequinned script motifs, silver details, edging, bonded materials and floral fabric or hand embroidery for rear-collar panels and linings.
He, delicately scented with cloud eau-de-cologne and with a gentlemen’s-club allure, adds beige to her palette and although he uses embroidered details, aristocratic prints and floral scrolls he never loses his masculinity; indeed, he acquires even more charm.
Miami. For a fantastic summer, on permanent holiday or for weekend breaks. It’s the time for sand, sun-yellow, sunset pink and orange, ocean blue and hazelnut, like a good tan.
For her, army-style shirt-jackets, fine-striped polo shirts with a white or plain-coloured collar and an embroidered logo on the rear collar, buttoned tops embroidered down the side, lace-trimmed sweaters worn over shorts, Bermudas and pedal-pushers with floral belt loops and bandannas.
For him – setting off a perfect physique – close-fitting, carefully crumpled light shirts over Bermuda shorts with a moderate number of pockets, short army jackets with floral buttons and bronze studs, gold-printed T-shirts and sweatshirts with discreet, very chic appliqués and embroidery. [GlobalGiants.com]
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ALL-NEW VOLVO V70 : GlobalGiants.com
Takes Safety to New Heights.
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 2 -- Volvo Cars of North America LLC (VCNA) will introduce the third generation of its V70 wagon at the Geneva Motor Show. Volvo -- a segment leader -- looks to the all-new V70 as taking safety to new heights, ... an area in which Volvo is also well-renowned.
PHOTO: The All-New Volvo V70 (to debut at Geneva Motor Show, March 6).
PHOTO: All-new Volvo V70, 2-Stage Integrated Booster Cushion (World's First).
"In developing the all-new V70 we aimed to produce the safest car in its segment," says Ingrid Skogsmo, Director of Volvo Cars Safety Center.
To improve safety for children in the rear seat of the all-new V70 model, Volvo has further developed the Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) with a stronger body structure, extended inflatable curtains, and a world's-first height-adjustable integrated child booster cushion. [GlobalGiants.com]
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February 2, 2007
GAP'S 'KHAKIS WITH ATTITUDE' MARKETING CAMPAIGN : GlobalGiants.com
Kyra Sedgwick, Kate Mara, Chris O'Donnell, Wentworth Miller, Daniel Dae Kim, Dermot Mulroney and Chris Brown featured in Gap's latest marketing campaign.
PHOTO: Actress Kyra Sedgwick as seen in Gap's "Khakis with Attitude" marketing campaign.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2 -- Just in time for spring, Gap introduces "khakis with attitude" -- an integrated marketing campaign that features khakis and stars a talented cast of actors and models. This season at Gap, khakis have a lighter look, mood and style. [GlobalGiants.com]
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2007 GRAMMY Nominees CD Features 49th Annual Grammy Awards Nominees : GlobalGiants.com
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- The Recording Academy(R) teamed up with Sony BMG Music Entertainment to release the 2007 GRAMMY(R) Nominees CD, which celebrates many of the year's GRAMMY-nominated artists and songs.
Photo: 2007 Grammy Nominees CD.
Scanning at more than 77,000 units this week -- this year's compilation has started off very strong with a #1 debut on the Billboard Top Compilation Albums and a #4 debut on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the CD will benefit the MusiCares Foundation(R) and the GRAMMY Foundation(R).
The disc contains many of the most widely recognized GRAMMY categories. The 23 tracks from the 2007 GRAMMY Nominees CD represent nominees from the Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Best New Artist, Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals categories. The CD is made possible by a special arrangement with all of the major music distribution companies and rotates distributors from year to year.
The 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held on Feb. 11, 2007, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, and will be broadcast in high-definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).
Established in 1957, the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc., also known as The Recording Academy, is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards, The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. [GlobalGiants.com]
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February 1, 2007
Sheryl Crow Launches New Revlon Colorist(TM) : GlobalGiants.com
A New Line of Premium Haircolor Products With a Revolutionary Weekly Anti-fade Colorglaze.
NEW YORK, February 1 -- Revlon Colorist celebrated its launch January 31 with Sheryl Crow, one of the music industry's biggest stars.
PHOTO: Sheryl Crow, the new spokesperson for Revlon Colorist.
According to the company, Revlon Colorist is the first-to-market haircolor system that delivers fade resistant color, and Revlon Colorist provides a base of rich, radiant all over color that stays refreshed and shining for up to six weeks with a 2-minute application of Colorglaze once a week in place of regular conditioner. Each kit comes with salon-quality, permanent haircolor plus a shade-matched Colorglaze. The line is available in 26 vibrant shades.
The product will be supported by a multi-media campaign that will include television, print, in-store and internet placements featuring Crow's original version of the Buddy Holly hit "Not Fade Away." The campaign was shot by famed photographer Ellen Von Unworth in Nashville and New York.
Revlon(R) is a worldwide cosmetics, skin care, fragrance and personal care products company. Revlon brands include Revlon(R), Almay(R), Ultima II(R), Mitchum(R), Charlie(R) and Flex(R), which are sold worldwide. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Lilly Pulitzer(R) Announces the Faces for the Spring 2007 Campaign : GlobalGiants.com
Society Favorites Amanda Hearst and Lauren Bush.
NEW YORK, February 1 -- Lilly Pulitzer(R) has announced the new faces of its Spring 2007 campaign, Amanda Hearst, publishing heiress and celebrity model and Lauren Bush, fashion model and niece of President George W. Bush. In the Spring 2007 marketing campaign, Hearst and Bush define the authentic Palm Beach lifestyle, for which the Lilly Pulitzer brand is known. The two models are featured throughout the pages of the catalog shot on location in the shopping Vias of Palm Beach.
PHOTO: Lilly Pulitzer(R) announces the faces for the Spring 2007 Campaign: Society Favorites Amanda Hearst and Lauren Bush.
"For our Spring 2007 catalog, it wasn't just about putting celebrities on our pages, it was about telling a story, conveying a lifestyle that resonates with our consumers" said James Bradbeer, Jr., president of Lilly Pulitzer. "Amanda and Lauren both lead the life of a social butterfly, and do so in a way that exudes sophistication and class. They have an elevated taste level which marries well with our authentic Palm Beach design philosophy."
Lilly Pulitzer's current offering includes women's wear, children's wear, accessories and footwear, and a bedding and bath collection. Lilly Pulitzer is sold in major department stores including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's, as well as upscale specialty shops and clubs in the USA. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Boeing Business Jets Unveils Interior Concepts for 787 VIP : GlobalGiants.com
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 31, 2007 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] Business Jets today unveiled concepts of luxury and comfort for the 787 VIP airplane. Concept renderings of custom interior designs for the advanced-technology widebody VIP jet were displayed at the Middle East Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition in Dubai.
"A Boeing 787 VIP affords its owner complete accommodation," said Steven Hill, president of Boeing Business Jets. "The spacious cabin and the technology of the 787 enable an owner to design a beautiful environment that exactly meets preferences and needs. Whether you are looking for a flying palace or a business office in the sky -- or both, the possibilities are endless."
"Aboard a 787 VIP owners can fly anywhere in the world nonstop, and on those long-distance flights, it is critical to have amenities and a cabin environment that allow passengers to be completely comfortable and productive," Hill added.
Boeing Business Jets has commissioned several design firms to develop preliminary concepts for 787 VIP interiors. A number of other airplane interior design firms and completion centers have developed a variety of innovative interior design concepts for the 787 VIP as well.
Boeing does not design or install interiors in VIP airplanes. Boeing delivers VIP airplanes in so-called "green" condition, meaning the airplane does not have interior furnishings or exterior paint. Customers then work with certified designers and interior completion centers to develop personalized interiors.
To date, undisclosed customers have ordered five 787 VIP airplanes -- two 787-8s and three 787-9s -- direct from Boeing. Two additional 787-8s are being provided to VIP customers through leasing companies. The first commercial version of the 787 is scheduled to make its first flight later this year. [GlobalGiants.com]
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