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2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid at NAIAS
Photo: Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, the first large luxury SUV with fuel-saving hybrid technology.
General Motors will introduce several vehicles among its Cadillac, Saab and Saturn brands at the 2008 North American International Show. GM's NAIAS portfolio emphasizes design and technology that deliver capability and performance while reducing environmental impact. The show opens to the public on Jan. 19.
GM's auto show exhibit will feature several recently introduced models: Chevrolet's 2009 Silverado 2-Mode Hybrid, 2009 Aveo 5, Cadillac's 2009 Escalade Hybrid, 2008 Cadillac Escalade Platinum, Buick Riviera concept, Cadillac Provoq concept, Pontiac's 2009 Vibe, Saab's 2008 Turbo X, and Chevrolet's 2008 Malibu. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Oprah Winfrey and Discovery Communications to Form New Joint Venture: 'OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network'
Photo: Discovery Communications President and CEO David Zaslav and Oprah Winfrey announce the launch of "OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network" today, January 15, 2008, in Chicago.
CHICAGO, Jan. 15 -- Oprah Winfrey and Discovery Communications announced plans today to create "OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network." The new multi-platform media venture will be designed to entertain, inform and inspire people to live their best lives. OWN will debut in 2009 in more than 70 million homes, on what is currently the Discovery Health Channel.
OWN's mission is to create multiple platforms for women, men and their families with a purpose and a passion: to celebrate life, to inspire and entertain, empowering viewers around the world to live their best lives, and by doing so, lift the lives of those around them in ever-widening circles.
In addition to providing her talent, and personal commitment, Winfrey will have full editorial control over the joint venture and will be responsible for OWN's programming, branding and creative vision.
Winfrey will serve as Chairman of The Oprah Winfrey Network, LLC and the venture will be 50/50 owned by Discovery and Harpo. This is a cashless transaction and The Oprah Winfrey Network, LLC will be an independent company. |GlobalGiants.com|
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