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NEWSWEEK COVER MAY 7, 2007 : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: In the May 7 issue of Newsweek (on newsstands Monday, April 30): "God & War: How Chaplains and Soldiers Keep the Faith Under Fire." Newsweek talks to military chaplains and soldiers about the effect of serving in war on their spiritual foundation and their faith in general. Plus: the history of military chaplains; presidents, war and God; Barack Obama's quest for substance; al-Sadr's army splits into factions; Queen Elizabeth II's power; and pointers for a video resume. (NEWSWEEK) |GlobalGiants.com|
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Longines officially launches its dedicated elegant sport collection : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Mr Nick Hayek Jr., CEO of the Swatch Group, and Mr Walter von Känel, President of Longines, at the press conference launching the new Longines Sport Collection, during Baselworld April 2007. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Shanghai Autoshow 2007 : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Ford at Shanghai Autoshow 2007 (April 2007). (04/28/2007) |GlobalGiants.com|
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Boeing, Air Canada Announce 23 Additional 787 Dreamliners : GlobalGiants.com
The Boeing Company has confirmed an order by Air Canada for 23 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. This brings to 37 the number of 787s ordered by the airline. Air Canada has ordered more Dreamliners than any other carrier in the Western Hemisphere. |GlobalGiants.com|
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EvoBus GmbH wins major contract from Czech Republic for 600 Mercedes-Benz Intouro intercity buses : GlobalGiants.com
In the city of Prague, the privately owned group ICOM transport a.s. signed a contract with the DaimlerChrysler subsidiary EvoBus GmbH to purchase a total of 600 Mercedes-Benz Intouro intercity buses. The vehicles will be delivered over a period of five years, with 100 buses being handed over this year, and 300 in 2008.
The new Mercedes-Benz Intouro is an economical high-floor bus especially designed for interurban traffic as well as excursions and school service. The Intouro is manufactured in Turkey at the state-of-the-art Hosdere plant near Istanbul, which was extensively expanded in 2005. |GlobalGiants.com|
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EMI Music Signs Worldwide Catalog Partnership With Amy Grant : GlobalGiants.com
EMI CMG Label Group and EMI Music Catalog Marketing Team to Re-Release Grant's 30-year Catalog, Including New Catalog Titles.
Photo: EMI Music Signs Worldwide Catalog Partnership with Amy Grant: Global, long-term deal includes Grant's extensive 30 year catalog of recordings, which has sold more than 30 million units, as well as new catalog products.
EMI CMG Label Group's Sparrow label have signed a world-wide, long term deal with Amy Grant, which will include Grant's extensive 30 year catalog of recordings, which has sold more than 30 million units, as well as new catalog products. EMI will also have the option of working with Grant to issue new recordings in the future.
Initially, 17 titles of Amy Grant's catalog will be re-mastered and re-released in both physical and all digital formats on August 14th. EMI CMG Label Group and EMI Music Catalog Marketing will also partner with Grant to create a new Greatest Hits package with bonus material spanning her entire career scheduled for October release.
Amy Grant has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, won six Grammy Awards and 21 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards. She is well known as the pioneering Christian singer whose success on mainstream radio opened doors for other Christian artists.
EMI Christian Music Group: Established in 1994, EMI CMG is the world's largest Christian music organization and includes EMI CMG Distribution and EMI CMG Publishing in addition to EMI CMG Label Group and EMI Gospel. It is part of EMI Music North America which is a part of EMI Group. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Rachael Ray Makes Sure the Prom Goes on After Tornado Destroys School : GlobalGiants.com
The Daytime TV Host Along With Actress and Musician Mandy Moore Help Create a Night to Remember for Enterprise High School Seniors.
Photo: Rachael Ray stands amidst the rubble after a deadly tornado destroyed Enterprise High School in Alabama killing eight students. An entire hour show dedicated to the students of Enterprise High School airs on "Rachael Ray" Monday April 30.
Syndicated daytime host Rachael Ray teamed up with school and government officials in Enterprise, Alabama to create a memorable prom for Enterprise High School students who last month suffered the loss of several classmates and the destruction of their school when a powerful tornado struck on March 1st, 2007. The efforts resulted in a poignant day filled with student-focused events and culminated with the prom later that evening. An entire show dedicated to the strength and courage of the residents of Enterprise, AL will air on "Rachael Ray" (check local listings) Monday April 30th with a second follow-up show on Tuesday May 8th. The entire show was shot on location over the course of two weeks.
The Rachael Ray team also coordinated generous contributions that made this event possible from major companies, including Delta Airlines, JCPenney, Sara Lee, Outback Steakhouse, 1-800-Flowers, Michaels Arts & Crafts Store, Home Depot, Meyer, Furi, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Presto Frames, RSC Equipment Rental, Concrete Design and fashion brand Torrid.
RACHAEL RAY is produced by CBS Television Distribution in association with Harpo Productions, Scripps Networks and Watch Entertainment, and distributed by CBS Television Distribution. |GlobalGiants.com|
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