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July 19, 2007
ALONG MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES INC. CELL PHONE NETWORK GAME : GlobalGiants.com
At the 5th China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference (Chinajoy) in Shanghai, participants gather in front of ALONG Mobile Technologies Inc's exhibition station to inquire about ALONG's newly-developed cell phone network games. |GlobalGiants.com|
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July 18, 2007
Democratic Senators Pull an All-Nighter in Iraq Debate : GlobalGiants.com
Roll away beds are moved into the U.S. Senate for an all-night session to discuss the Iraq war on Capitol Hill July 17, 2007. (Reuters)
Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called the overnight session to highlight a GOP filibuster preventing the Senate from voting on an amendment to the Defense Authorization bill that would bring U.S. combat troops home by next spring.
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July 17, 2007
Dow Jones Industrial Average Crosses 14,000 for the First Time : GlobalGiants.com
A trader keeps working after the ringing of the closing bell on Wall Street in New York City on July 16, 2007. The Dow closed at over 13,950 and set a new all time record. (UPI)
The stock market’s best-known indicator crossed 14,000 in the first half-hour of trading on Tuesday morning, rising to 14,002.60, having taken just 57 trading days to make the trip from 13,000. |GlobalGiants.com|
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COTY INC & ACTOR EWAN MCGREGOR : GlobalGiants.com
London, 17 July 2007: Paris - Coty Prestige announces an agreement with actor Ewan McGregor to be the face of Davidoff's newest male fragrance. (Coty Inc)
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July 16, 2007
Deadly Earthquake Rattles Japan : GlobalGiants.com
Cracks appear on the Hokuriku expressway in Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, on July 16 after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 rocked a wide area of the prefecture and its vicinity earlier in the day. (Kyodo)
The impact of a strong quake Monday in northwestern Japan caused the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant -- the world's largest – to leak water containing radioactive materials, a company spokesman said.
At least seven people were killed by the quake, which destroyed hundreds of homes, buckled seaside bridges and caused a fire at the nuclear power plant.
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'STAIRWAY' IN ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN : GlobalGiants.com
Hard Rock Park CEO, Steven Goodwin, surveys "Led Zepelin - The Ride" at the highest lift hill at the official topping off ceremony at Hard Rock Park, the world's first rock 'n' roll theme park in Myrtle Beach, SC, Fri., July 13, 2007. The Ride will tower more than 150 feet into the sky, serving as a landmark that will help travelers pinpoint Hard Rock Park whether arriving by air or land. Reaching speeds of 65 mph, the coaster will boast six inversions, the largest of which will be a 120-foot loop. The Signature Coaster required clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Boeing Celebrates Rollout of 787 Dreamliner : GlobalGiants.com
Boeing unveiled the 787 Dreamliner during a one-hour ceremony at its Everett, Wash., final assembly facility, attended by nearly 15,000 employees, airline customers, supplier partners and government officials. Broadcast live via satellite worldwide and webcast, the event potentially reached 100 million or more viewers. The Boeing 787 is an all-new, technologically advanced and environmentally progressive airplane, scheduled to enter passenger service in May 2008 with Japans All Nippon Airways. |GlobalGiants.com|
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2007 TOUR DE FRANCE : GlobalGiants.com
2007 Tour de France is in progress.
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July 13, 2007
Typhoon Hits Japan; Thousands Without Power : GlobalGiants.com
A meteorogical chart with a typhoon course forecast is displayed over an automatic check-in counter at the Fukuoka Airport, in Japan's southern Kyushu island 13 July 2007. A powerful typhoon lashed Japan's southern island of Okinawa, cutting power to nearly 100,000 homes, grounding hundreds of flights and injuring at least 17 people. (AFP)
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North Korean Military Leaders Call For Direct Talks With United States : GlobalGiants.com
North Korea’s military proposed Friday holding direct talks with U.S. forces, an unusual plea amid recent progress on the nuclear standoff between the two countries.
The North’s Korean Peoples Army proposed that the talks also be attended by a U.N. representative, “for the purpose of discussing the issues related to ensuring the peace and security on the Korean peninsula,” the chief of the North Korean military’s mission at the truce village of Panmunjom said in a statement carried by the official Korean Central News Agency. (Reuters)
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i-SING : GlobalGiants.com
New York -- i-Sing, the world's first interactive MP3-Karaoke player, is set for U.S. release. i-Sing allows users to sing along to their favorite tunes, listen to top hits, and record their own voices all at once. (Outrageous International)
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July 12, 2007
NAVIGON INC. 5100 REAL TIME TRAFFIC : GlobalGiants.com
NAVIGON Introduces the Compact, Easy to Use 5100 Personal Navigation Device.
CHICAGO, July 12 -- NAVIGON, a leading provider of navigation products and solutions, announces the general availability of the NAVIGON 5100 -- a new personal navigation device (PND) that will help busy consumers reduce stress and get wherever they need to go more efficiently. One of the very first NAVIGON-branded PNDs available in North America, the NAVIGON 5100 will be available for purchase this July.
Designed for consumers with active lifestyles who are overloaded with daily personal and professional responsibilities, the NAVIGON 5100 can be taken everywhere by everyone, from traveling business professionals to busy working moms. Portable and easy-to-use, the NAVIGON 5100 is housed in an attractive, chrome shell and delivers smart features that help drivers reduce stress, boost their confidence and focus on the road ahead. |GlobalGiants.com|
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DAIMLERCHRYSLER SOUL2SOULTOUR 2007 : GlobalGiants.com
During the Detroit stop of their Jeep Presents Soul2SoulTour 2007, country stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill took possession of a customized Jeep Wrangler Unlimited while visiting Chrysler Headquarters on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, in Auburn Hills. This one-of-a-kind Wrangler Unlimited compliments the original 1978 Jeep that brought Tim and Faith together. (DaimlerChrysler, Jodi Tinson)
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ABBOTT CAR : GlobalGiants.com
Abbott Drives Green and in Neutral. Mee Hea Harmon from Abbott's environmental team stands with a new hybrid vehicle. Today Abbott became the first FORTUNE 500 company to go "carbon neutral" with its U.S. car fleet through the use of hybrids and purchasing carbon offsets to protect the environment. (Abbott)
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Ford Focus Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle - FCV : GlobalGiants.com
DEARBORN, MI., July 10, 2007- Media members from around the world gave Ford Motor Company's concept vehicles and alternative fuel "green" vehicles a thorough ride and drive. Shown here is the Ford Focus Hydrogen fuel cell Electric Vehicle-FCV which is efficient, quiet and produces zero emissions. Photo by: Sam VarnHagen/Ford Motor Co. |GlobalGiants.com|
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July 11, 2007
THE ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK : GlobalGiants.com
The five story-tall, 10,560-pound, iconic orange Great Park Balloon was filled with 5,500 cubic meters of helium in preparation for its official launch on July 14, 2007. The Aerophile Corporation, the manufacturer of the Orange County Great Park Aero 30NG Balloon, inflated and prepared the giant tethered Balloon for lift-off. July 14, 2007 officially marks the first phase opening of the Orange County Great Park. |GlobalGiants.com|
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The Beatles : GlobalGiants.com
The Beatles (clockwise from top left: Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison and John Lennon) are seen here in this 1963 picture from Mirrorpix. |GlobalGiants.com|
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July 9, 2007
Neiman Marcus & Bergdorf Goodman Select Marquis Jet as Exclusive Private Jet Partner : GlobalGiants.com
Upscale Offering for Retailers' Affluent Consumers.
NEW YORK, July 9 -- The Neiman Marcus Group, comprised of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman retailers, and Marquis Jet(SM), the leader in private jet cards, today announced an alliance providing their respective clientele with a broad range of exclusive benefits.
The Marquis Jet Card program provides the convenience, quality and safety of NetJets(R), the worldwide leader in fractional jet ownership, 25 hours at a time. InCircle members who purchase their first 25 hour Marquis Jet Card will receive a co-branded Marquis Jet / InCircle Jet Card that will provide many special benefits, beginning with 100,000 InCircle points. Going forward, Neiman Marcus / Bergdorf Goodman and Marquis Jet will participate in a number of joint marketing programs benefiting their respective clientele, including special event access and exclusive in-store and online offers. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Sony Computer Entertainment America Introduces New 80GB PLAYSTATION(R)3 : GlobalGiants.com
Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA), Inc. today announced a new 80GB model of its PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system. Beginning in August, the new PS3 model will be available in North America for a suggested retail price of $599/$659 CND and will be sold with the popular online-enabled racing game MotorStorm(TM). |GlobalGiants.com|
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Pamplona Running of the Bulls at the San Fermin Festival : GlobalGiants.com
Spain's largest fighting bulls lived up to their fearsome reputation, goring two and crushing at least seven people as thousands of daredevils sprinted down narrow streets Sunday in Pamplona's annual running of the bulls. (AFP)
The San Fermin festival dates back to the late 16th century but gained worldwide fame in Ernest Hemingway's 1926 novel "The Sun Also Rises." |GlobalGiants.com|
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