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May 5, 2007
Longest tunnel in Turkey opened for Traffic with Siemens Traffic Control System
Photo: The Bolaman-PerÅŸembe state expressway has 32 bridges and five tunnels with a total length of 4,586 meters. The Bolaman-PerÅŸembe route cuts journey times from one hour to 15 minutes compared with the previous winding 42 km long coastal road. The "Nefise Akçelik“ tunnel, the longest in Turkey, is equipped with the latest, integrated traffic control technology from Siemens Industrial Solutions and Services. |GlobalGiants.com|
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May 4, 2007
Longines Admiral: Sporting Performance, an Affair of Attitude, Spirit and Form : GlobalGiants.com
Longines Admiral series evokes the prestigious dimension of sport in which the aesthetics, precision and beauty of the action excel. This model is fitted with the L705 automatic selfwinding mechanical movement, producing 28,800 alternations per hour and offering a power reserve of 46 hours. Its chronograph mechanism has a central seconds dial and 30 minutes counter at 3 o’clock. The sunburst silvered dial shows a tachymeter the date, hour and minutes, has a seconds subdial at 9 o’clock and is embellished with a “big 12”, superluminova luminescent applied indices and a tachymeter. This model has a case in stainless steel with screwed back and crown. Stainless steel bracelet with triple security deployment buckle. Water-resistant to 100 meters. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Queen Elizabeth Visits Williamsburg, VA : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: HRH Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh arrive at Williamsburg in an open carriage on May 3, 2007 in Williamsburg, Virginia. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh begin a six day state visit of the United States to commemorate the 400 year anniversary of the Settlement. This will be the fourth time that Her Majesty and His Royal Highness have visited the US. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will visit Virginia from 3rd to 4th May. On 5th May, Her Majesty and His Royal Highness will attend the Kentucky Derby. (Reuters) |GlobalGiants.com|
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easyJet receives its 100th A319 from Airbus : GlobalGiants.com
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Photo: easyJet received its 100th A319 on 26 April, 2007, continuing the European low-cost carrier’s rapid build-up of its single-aisle Airbus fleet. |GlobalGiants.com|
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International Conference on Iraq : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice listens during talks at the international conference on Iraq in Sharm el-Sheikh, May 3 2007. (Reuters) |GlobalGiants.com|
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May 3, 2007
Freightliner Trucks Introduces Ground-Breaking New On-Highway Truck : GlobalGiants.com
Freightliner Cascadia™ Optimized for Fuel Efficiency, Cab Comfort and Drivability.
Stuttgart/Charlotte, N.C., May 03, 2007 -- Freightliner Trucks today launched the Cascadia™ – a revolutionary new Class 8 truck for on-highway applications. Built from an entirely new platform, the Cascadia delivers significant fuel savings and is designed based on the Run Smart™ philosophy to be the most productive, efficient, and drivable truck on the market. Plus, with its new styling, a quieter and more comfortable cab, ergonomic controls, and exceptional handling, the Cascadia was specifically constructed with driver comfort and improved operating ratios in mind.
Freightliner Trucks is a division of Freightliner LLC, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and is the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America. Freightliner LLC produces and markets Class 3-8 trucks and is a part of the DaimlerChrysler Truck Group, the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturer. |GlobalGiants.com|
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New Rallye Package from Mopar Is Available for 2007 Jeep Compass : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: The Rallye Package outfits the Jeep Compass from head to toe with cool exterior accents.
The Jeep brand continues its expansion into new territory and into the world of rallye car toughness with a new body kit from Mopar. For a limited time, a new Rallye Package featuring Authentic Jeep Accessories from Mopar will be available for both 4x2 and 4x4 2007 Jeep Compass and Jeep Compass Limited models. Mopar is the Chrysler Group’s original equipment parts manufacturer.
Arriving in U.S. and international markets in late 2006, the Jeep Compass is an all-new compact sport-utility vehicle that combines classic Jeep cues with contemporary lines. The Mopar Rallye Package takes this sleek style another step, wrapping Jeep Compass’ modern design in an aggressive toughness. |GlobalGiants.com|
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PROCTER & GAMBLE VICKS BABY RUB : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Vicks BabyRub...soothing comfort for baby and mom. (Procter & Gamble) |GlobalGiants.com|
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PEPSI-COLA DIET PEPSI NEW LOOK : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Diet Pepsi debuts a new look for its packaging. The graphic makeover coincides with the launch of the brand's "more cola taste" ad campaign. |GlobalGiants.com|
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RIM Introduces the BlackBerry Curve Smartphone : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: On May 3, 2007 Research In Motion introduced the BlackBerry(R) Curve(TM) smartphone - the smallest, lightest full QWERTY BlackBerry smartphone. In addition to the renowned BlackBerry email capabilities, the BlackBerry Curve is packed with consumer-friendly features including a 2 megapixel camera, enhanced media player and high performance Web browser. |GlobalGiants.com|
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NESTLE JUICY JUICE : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Nestle introduces Nestle Juicy Juice Harvest Surprise, the first 100 percent fruit and vegetable juice made especially for kids. An eight-ounce glass provides two combined servings of fruits and vegetables and is available in three kid-friendly flavors - Orange Mango (shown above), Grape and Tropical. The fun flavors are made from vegetables and fruits such as carrots, sweet potatoes, grapes, mangos, pears and apples. (Nestle) |GlobalGiants.com|
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LOCKHEED MARTIN C-5M : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Fully modernized C-5 'M' Super Galaxy aircraft, like the one shown during a test flight, will save the U.S. government $50 billion in operational and support costs through 2040. This national strategic airlift resource, with new General Electric CF6 engines and modern avionics, provides longer ranges and improved cargo carrying capacity. Lockheed Martin has received the first $23 million, long-lead contract for the production phase of the modification program. (Photo: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, John Rossino) |GlobalGiants.com|
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May 2, 2007
ZAP ELECTRIC CAR : GlobalGiants.com
US Electric Car Maker Signs Exclusive Agreement with PML FlightLink Ltd. of the Hampshire, UK for New Electric Wheel Motor.
Photo: The ZAP-X crossover electric car concept by Lotus Engineering and ZAP will be equipped with an exclusive new drive system from PML of the UK. The compact SUV will be driven by an electric motor (displayed in the upper right) built into each wheel. (ZAP) |GlobalGiants.com|
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Bush Veto Forces Democratic Congress to Rethink Strategy : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) (L) and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi look at the Iraq Supplemental conference report before Pelosi signs the legislation in the Speaker's office in the US Capitol May 1, 2007 in Washington, DC. The legislation will be taken to the White House where President George W. Bush has promised to veto it due to timetables for troop withdrawl included in the bill. (Getty Images) |GlobalGiants.com|
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Dodge Caravan at Auto Shanghai 2007 : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: The Dodge Caravan, which will start production in China by the end of 2007, is displayed at the Auto Shanghai 2007 motor show. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Longines DolceVita Maxi : GlobalGiants.com
A full measure of contemporary elegance.
"The DolceVita collection by Swiss watchmaker Longines melds the neat, trim lines of the 1930s with the glamour of the 1950's in a stylish timepiece expressing enjoyment of life in the finest Italian spirit."
The stainless steel case of the Longines DolceVita Maxi holds an L538 quartz movement and features a calendar aperture at 4:30 on the dial, a subdial for the seconds at 6 o’clock along with a totalizer to 1/10th of a second at 2 o’clock and a 30-minute totalizer at 10 o’clock. It is water-resistant to 30 meters (100 feet).
In the first model, the grey dial, with blue painted Arabic numerals, is protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal while its leather strap is equipped with a pushpiece-operated triple deployment clasp.
In the second model, the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal protects a silvered dial with 9 black painted Roman numerals. It is fitted with a stainless steel bracelet equipped with a pushpiece-operated triple deployment clasp. |GlobalGiants.com|
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MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. QUATTROPORTE : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: In an overall luxury segment that was down during the first quarter of 2007, Maserati North America has shown considerable gains, marking a continued rise for the company. The luxurious Maserati Quattroporte is the leader in the $100,000 sport sedan segment. (Maserati North America, Inc.) |GlobalGiants.com|
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May 1, 2007
KLM Takes Delivery of its 15th Boeing 777 in Seattle : GlobalGiants.com
(Photo Credit: The Boeing Company) |GlobalGiants.com|
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines took delivery of its 15th Boeing 777-200ER (Extended Range) last Friday from Paine Field in Everett, Wash., north of Seattle. KLM is leasing the airplane from International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC). KLM, part of the Air France KLM Group, operates the 777-200ER on long-haul international routes from its Amsterdam base to cities such as Cape Town, Los Angeles and Tokyo. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Go Ride a Bike : GlobalGiants.com
May is National Bike Month, a great time to consider biking to work and to other places, instead of driving. Biking is an ideal way to exercise, enjoy the outdoors, save money on gas, and help preserve the environment.
(Photo Credit: 2007 Feature Photography Pulitzer Prize Winner, Renee C. Byer/The Sacramento Bee/ZUMA Press) |GlobalGiants.com|
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ZAP SCOOTERS : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: ZAP electric car CEO Steve Schneider (right) hosted a visit from Lotus Engineering CEO Albert Lam (center) and Project Manager Steven Woolley (left) in Santa Rosa, California over the weekend for electric car talks. They used the ZAPPY3 PRO electric transporter to tour ZAP's XEBRA electric car and truck manufacturing facilities. |GlobalGiants.com|
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