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May 16, 2007
MOTOROLA MEDIA MONSTER : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Jeremy Dale, corporate vice president for Mobile Devices Global Marketing at Motorola, announces the debut of the company's "media monster," the MOTO Z8, along with its cutting-edge 2007 mobile devices collection, Tues., May 15, 2007, in New York. The world's first kick-slider phone, available in Europe and Asia beginning in June 2007, delivers mobile TV, video and music and comes pre-loaded with "The Bourne Identity." (Motorola, Robin Weiner) |GlobalGiants.com|
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SUBARU OF AMERICA 2008 TRIBECA : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 15 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the restyled and more powerful 2008 Subaru Tribeca received the highest rating in the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) crash tests. The Subaru Tribeca received 5-stars in both the frontal and side- impact crash tests for both the driver and passenger seating positions. (Subaru of America, Inc., Greg Jarem) |GlobalGiants.com|
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May 15, 2007
Pepsi-Cola Company: Mountain Dew Unveils Aluminum Bottle Series : GlobalGiants.com
First Time a Carbonated Soft Drink will be Offered in Aluminum Bottle in U.S.
Photo: Paul Rodriguez, a professional skateboarder, collaborated on a Mountain Dew Green Label Art design with skater-turned-artist, Chris Pastras. (Pepsi-Cola Company)
PURCHASE, N.Y., May 15 -- Mountain Dew today announced the launch of Green Label Art, a limited-edition series of aluminum bottles featuring designs created by a variety of artists. The Green Label Art series (www.greenlabelart.com) will be released May through October in select markets. This series marks the first time a carbonated soft drink will be packaged in an aluminum bottle in the U.S.
Photo: Tattoo artist Troy Denning created a design for the Mountain Dew Green Label Art Series. (Pepsi-Cola Company)
The Green Label Art artists are an eclectic mix, ranging in style and notoriety, from apparel and sneaker designers to a vinyl action/toy designer and a lead singer from a top indie band. In addition, Paul Rodriguez, a professional skateboarder sponsored by Mountain Dew, collaborated on a design with skater-turned-artist, Chris Pastras.
The artists were given a plain, 16-ounce aluminum bottle and asked to create their expressions of Mountain Dew. Treating the bottles as a canvas, the artists used a variety of approaches and applications including: tattoo design, cut-and-paste materials, paint, charcoals and computer graphics. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Living in Sao Paulo - The L & T Guide: a Survival Guide for Foreigners : GlobalGiants.com
SAO PAULO, Brazil, May 15 -- The publisher Larousse is releasing Living in Sao Paulo - The L & T Guide by Leslie Nicolas Nasr and Tracy Harrison Peixoto. Written entirely in English, the book is an official guide to the city, with support by city tourism agencies, and is meant for foreigners who will be taking up residence in Sao Paulo, one of the world's largest metropolitan areas, or be spending time there on vacation or for work.
Leslie and Tracy, both foreigners, faced many difficulties when they moved to Sao Paulo and so decided to write Living in Sao Paulo - The L & T Guide, a book about how to adapt, live well and have fun in a cosmopolitan city that offers so many things to do. Among information the guide offers are important phone numbers (notaries, consulates, public services and services in general), how to find a new home, move in and decorate, everything for children (schools, activities, babysitters), and annotated addresses for every shopping need. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Deputy U.S. Attorney General Paul McNulty Steps Down : GlobalGiants.com
The No. 2 official at the Justice Department, Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty, submitted his resignation to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, the Justice Department announced Monday.
McNulty cited personal reasons for his resignation although many will speculate that he had other reasons for stepping down. McNulty is the highest ranking member of the Justice Department to resign amid the controversy over the department's firing of eight U.S. attorneys last year. (Photo Credit: ZUMA Press) |GlobalGiants.com|
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MONDALE WELCOMES SUCCESSOR OF PANASONIC FOUNDATION : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: SECAUCUS, N.J., May 14 -- Former U.S. Vice President Walter F. Mondale (right), outgoing Chairman of the Panasonic Foundation, welcomes his successor Dr. Robert "Skipp" Orr (left) to the Foundation's offices in Secaucus, NJ. Dr. Orr, who recently retired as president of Boeing Japan, will lead the 23-year old Foundation in its mission to promote educational reform in public schools. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Capitol/EMI to Release Entire Paul McCartney Solo Catalog Digitally for the First Time : GlobalGiants.com
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 15 -- EMI Music has retained Paul McCartney's solo catalog and is preparing a comprehensive re-launch, including new digital campaigns as well as physical re-releases. For the very first time, McCartney and Wings albums will be made available across all digital platforms. In the U.S., Capitol/EMI Music Catalog Marketing will oversee the physical and digital catalog initiatives.
Paul McCartney recently received the Album of the Year award at the Classical Brit Awards for his classical album 'Ecce Cor Meum.' |GlobalGiants.com|
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May 14, 2007
EMI America Records to Release Steve Irwin's Final Documentary, Ocean's Deadliest, on DVD : GlobalGiants.com
Hosted by 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin and Philippe Cousteau.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 14 -- On June 19, EMI America Records will release the late "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin's final documentary, Ocean's Deadliest, on DVD. Steve Irwin is joined by explorer and adventurer Philippe Cousteau, grandson of the famous oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, as they explore the waters of the Great Barrier Reef, the northern Cape York Peninsular, and the Southern Ocean off South Australia. Cousteau, who was aboard Croc One with Irwin's crew when Irwin was killed by a stingray during an underwater shoot on September 6, 2006, narrates the 66-minute documentary.
For thousands of years, venomous snakes, saltwater crocodiles and giant sharks have patrolled the waters off of Australia. In Ocean's Deadliest, Irwin and Cousteau join many scientific experts who study these creatures as part of their vocation, learning the reason they have evolved with such dangerous defenses and how they fill an important role in the overall ecosystem that is vital to the ocean's survival.
Last September, the international community mourned the loss of animal expert and conservationist Steve Irwin. The world was stunned and the outpouring of condolences was immeasurable. Irwin's impact on conservation efforts worldwide will resonate for years to come. |GlobalGiants.com|
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23.55 km 'Viaduc' Race between Paris and Millau : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Competitors run across the Millau Viaduct during the "Viaduc" race of 23.55 km (14.54 miles) from Millau and back, southern France May 13, 2007. The Millau Viaduct is composed of seven slender soaring pillars and is the highest bridge in the world at 343 metres, creating a direct route between Paris and the Mediterranean coast. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Chrysler Sold to Cerberus Capital Management for $7.4 Billion : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: DaimlerChrysler CEO Dieter Zetsche (R) and John W. Snow (L) Chairman Cerberus Capital Management shake hands during the Daimler Chrysler press conference on May, 14 2007 in Stuttgart, Germany. German-US auto giant DaimlerChrysler said on Monday it had agreed to sell control of its loss-making US arm Chrysler to private equity firm Cerberus, for 5.5 billion euros or 7.4 billion dollars. (Getty Images) |GlobalGiants.com|
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YAHOO! BE A BETTER PLANET CHALLENGE : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Yahoo!-donated eco-friendly taxi fleet rolls out of multi-megawatt Times Square to kick-off Yahoo! challenge issued today in search of the greenest city in America. People across the country can go to better.yahoo.com to take simple actions against climate change and enter their city to win another fleet of hybrid cabs from Yahoo!. May 14, 2007. Yahoo!/Ray Stubblebine. (Yahoo! Inc.) |GlobalGiants.com|
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May 13, 2007
AMERICAN SUZUKI'S ALL-NEW 2008 SX4 SEDAN : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Created by the same Suzuki team that won European acclaim with the Suzuki Swift, the SX4 sedan joins the dynamic XL7 midsize crossover SUV, award-winning SX4 compact sport crossover and media-acclaimed Grand Vitara as an iconic vehicle that embodies the future direction of the Suzuki brand and the company’s “Way of Life” spirit. Its ‘poised for action’ wedge-shape stance, muscular arched fenders and standard 17-inch alloy wheels all reflect the vehicle’s eagerness to provide a spirited and responsive driving experience.
Exterior Styling: Inspired by a Japanese Kabuki mask, the SX4 sedan has an aggressive front fascia and grille, and appears poised for action with a sporty wedge shape that foreshadows its rewarding driving experience. Its muscular and athletic stance is enhanced by its arched fenders, while the body features a low, rising waistline and large, triangular-shaped windows forward of the front doors to emphasize the car’s traction and dynamic performance. The SX4 sedan also features a standard aero body kit. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Sony Ericsson T250 : GlobalGiants.com
London, UK – May, 2007 – ‘Simple sophistication’ sums up the Sony Ericsson T250, just announced. The stylish metal finish of this compact phone gives it a premium feel that up until now has been the preserve of high end models. Add to this a feature set that makes it easy to stay connected, either with friends or the latest news, and you have the perfect partner for keeping in-touch with style.
T250 is not only about style. For easy communication the T250 has a speakerphone that lets you share your call with others in the room, predictive text input for fast text and picture messaging, and an in-phone calendar that comes in handy for noting key dates or appointments.
Based on consumer feedback, an built-in FM Radio is included on the T250 for music and news around the clock. The T250 kit includes a stereo handsfree headset. To complete the picture, an on-board camera allows you to capture your favourite moments, share them with your friends, or save them in the phone’s memory as a pocket photo album.
“Now you can have quality design and finish in a phone without the high-end price tag,” says Steve Walker, Head of Product Marketing at Sony Ericsson. |GlobalGiants.com|
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May 12, 2007
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: 'DR. MATTEA' -- West Virginia University President David C. Hardesty Jr. presents Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Kathy Mattea with an honorary doctorate during WVU's Commencement Honors Convocation Friday, May 11, at the WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, W.Va. Mattea, who grew up in Cross Lanes, W.Va., attended WVU from 1976-78 before leaving for Nashville to pursue a career in the music industry. (West Virginia University) |GlobalGiants.com|
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May 11, 2007
Introducing the Spyker C8 Spyder : GlobalGiants.com
"The Automotive Equivalent of the Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove."
ZEEWOLDE, The Netherlands, May 11 -- Powered by 400hp of growling V8 engine this super-lightweight all-aluminum two seat sports car roars to 60mph in less than five seconds and hurtles beyond 180mph, all the while surrounding the occupants in one of the most daring and exotic interiors available on any production car. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Wembley Stadium: England Honors Bobby Moore with Statue in Wembley : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Detail of the Bobby Moore statue at Wembley Stadium on May 11, 2007 in Wembley, England. Artist Philip Jackson created the sculpture of the former England and West Ham captain. The statue of the 1966 world cup hero will be positioned to look down Olympic way, standing six metres in height and weighing approximately two tons. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) |GlobalGiants.com|
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Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: The first A380 for launch customer Singapore Airlines was painted in preparation for its October delivery (May 10). |GlobalGiants.com|
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GLAXOSMITHKLINE CONSUMER HEALTHCARE : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: White Trays insures America Ferrera's smile for $10 million to benefit charity. According to the company, new Aquafresh White Trays are soft, pre-filled flexible trays that provide visibly whiter teeth in as little as three days, with full results in just seven. (GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, Bill Davila) |GlobalGiants.com|
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Siemens Making Tracks: 350 km/h from Madrid to Barcelona : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: The Velaro is the fastest series-produced train in the world. In the future the Spanish National Railway Renfe will operate the Siemens Velaro high-speed trainset at a regular speed of 350 km/h. Last September, the Velaro reached the world record speed of 404 km/h. |GlobalGiants.com|
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May 10, 2007
San Francisco Ballet at 75 : GlobalGiants.com
America's Oldest Professional Ballet Company Celebrates Anniversary in 2008.
Photo: Yuan Yuan Tan and Damian Smith in a pas de deux from Wheeldon's After the Rain. (San Francisco Ballet, Erik Tomasson)
SAN FRANCISCO, May 10 -- San Francisco Ballet, America's oldest professional ballet company, announced plans for its 75th anniversary in 2008. Highlights include a festival of 10 world premieres by some of the world's top choreographers, appearances by three international ballet companies, a world premiere by San Francisco Ballet Artistic Director Helgi Tomasson and the Company premiere of Jerome Robbins' West Side Story Suite. Other major initiatives include a national telecast, a commemorative book/DVD and a four-city American Tour. The San Francisco Ballet School also celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2008. |GlobalGiants.com|
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