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Photo: In this artist's conception, a Canadian C-17 airlifter flies over Ottawa, Canada's capitol city, where the Canadian government announced it had reached contract agreement to purchase four C-17 Globemaster IIIs from Boeing. Boeing will deliver the first Canadian C-17 as early as fall 2007. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Key LIME talent including Best Selling Author, Deepak Chopra, and Yoga Instructor to the Stars, Rodney Yee to be featured on V CAST Video Channel.
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- LIME(TM), the multi-platform lifestyle brand dedicated to a healthier, greener and more balanced lifestyle, and Verizon Wireless have teamed up to offer a new mobile video channel, LIME: Healthy Living With A Twist on the new V CAST Video channel. This deal marks LIME's entry into the mobile video marketplace. The announcement was made today by C.J. Kettler, Founder and CEO, LIME.
Starting today, Verizon Wireless V CAST customers can get video segments from best selling author Deepak Chopra, yoga instructor to the stars, Rodney Yee, and more healthy living content on select V CAST-enabled phones. The new V CAST Video channel offers customers some of LIME's flagship programming and features key talent and segments from LIME's health and wellness series, "Mind, Body and Soul." [GlobalGiants.com]
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Sleek, Fun, Urban Design to Be Unveiled at Exclusive Event During Fashion Week in New York.
ATLANTA, Feb. 6 -- Cherry Coke has joined forces with the design team from Rocawear, apparel brand founded by hip-hop icon Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, to create an eye-catching new appearance for the brand.
On February 7, along with his Rocawear designers, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter will be on hand to unveil the redesigned Cherry Coke packaging for the first time at an exclusive party during Fashion Week. The new look for Cherry Coke, which is also featured on Cherry Coke Zero, is the first packaging update for the brand since 2002.
According to the company, the vibrant, urban design for Cherry Coke features a stylized silver cityscape scattered with dark pink cherries on a graduated pink background. The motif for Cherry Coke Zero, which offers Cherry Coke taste with zero calories, includes the same silver cityscape and cherries with pierced centers dotted across a predominately black background.
The special Fashion Week Cherry Coke launch event will also showcase six artists who will reinterpret the brand's graphics in five different media. Joining Cherry Coke, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and the five artists, attendees at the exclusive event will include a mix of celebrities, musicians, athletes, stylists and New York City tastemakers. [GlobalGiants.com]
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The World's Best-Selling, Open-Top, Two-Seat Sportscar Sets a New Record.
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 6 -- Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the production of the 800,000th MX-5 Miata. Total global production of the MX-5 Miata reached this significant milestone on January 30, 2007 -- 17 years and nine months after production commenced in April 1989.
The MX-5 Miata, also known as the Roadster in Japan, was certified as the world's top-selling lightweight, open-top, two-seat sports car by Guinness World Records when production reached 531,890 units in May 2000. Now that cumulative production has topped 800,000 units, Mazda is reapplying with the Guinness organization to have the record updated. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Photo: Image Sketches of Outlander European market and Prototype-X.
Tokyo, Feburary 7, 2007 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is to unveil the European market version of the Outlander on-road SUV and to display the Prototype-X concept for the next-generation high-performance 4WD sedan at the 77th Geneva International Motor Show in March. The 2007 Geneva Motor Show runs from March 6 through March 18 at the Geneva Palexpo exhibition and conference complex, opening to the general public on March 8. [GlobalGiants.com]
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The W880/W888 & the W610 Walkman phones.
Photo: Girl listening to music on Sony Ericsson W610.
London, UK – 6th February 2007 – Sony Ericsson today announced two new Walkman phones; the W880/W888 and W610 build on the success of hit-models such as the W810 and to broaden the appeal of the Walkman phone. 20 million Walkman phones have been sold to date. Sony Ericsson also announced a suite of music accessories designed to enhance the Walkman phone listening experience. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Photo: 2008 Saturn Vue Red Line. [GlobalGiants.com]
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SEATTLE -- Austrian Airlines took contractual delivery in Seattle of its newest Boeing 777-200ER jetliner. The delivery is the latest step in Austrian Airlines' initiative to simplify its fleet and reduce costs associated with the operation of its long-haul fleet. In the future Austrian Airlines will operate a highly efficient all-Boeing long-haul fleet of 777s and 767s. The carrier will operate the new 777 on its New Delhi route initially. The airplane arrived today at Vienna International Airport. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Photo: Ford Focus ST at Nuerburgring, Germany. February 2007.
To meet the growing small-car demand, Ford has further refined the award-winning Ford Focus for 2007. The Focus continues to be among the leaders in the small-car segment, thanks to its spirited driving character, contemporary exterior appearance and smart interior. And, as it has from the beginning, it delivers award-winning quality, environmentally responsible emissions, superb passenger space and low cost of ownership.
Focus enters 2007 with a series of changes to address the needs of those seeking a more individualized vehicle. These include class-exclusive, leather-trimmed sport seats, two new exterior colors and upgrades to the standard and premium audio systems. [GlobalGiants.com]
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PHOTO: Model Jerry Hall attends the Montblanc 'Night Of The Stars' Gala on February 2, 2007 in Chamonix, France.
Montblanc hosted a glitzy VIP gala, "The Night of Stars", to celebrate the launch of the new Diamond Jewelry Collection but the diamonds were not the only objects sparkling. The small ski town of Chamonix, France was overcome with a shining list of glamorous celebrities -- Naomi Campbell, Naomi Watts, Spanish model Nieves Alvarez, German model Franziska Knuppe, Chinese model Mary Ma, Phil Collins' daughter Lily Collins, Dita von Teese, Lucy Liu, Jerry Hall, Juliette Binoche and Christopher Lee.
The Montblanc Diamond Jewelry Collection features more than 65 models of 18-carat gold enriched with the sparkling radiance of diamonds. The design of the four new collections guarantees timeless elegant aesthetics, high quality and passionate perfection. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Dressing casually is an art. This is Playlife’s opinion and for the upcoming spring/summer season the brand modifies the codes of a fashion genre entrenched in habit. Everything evolves and absorbs a real fashion glamour easily noticed by those with an eye for detail.
Boston. Elite sophistication, like the city that gives its name to the range. A unique blend of proportions, details and colours, creating good taste. Striped polo shirts, fluid trousers, simple little jackets, Bermuda shorts with or without turn-ups, washed sweatshirts sewn like knits.
She, in classic spring colours – white, grey, pink, pale and dark blue – updates a college look with badges, numbers and embroidered scrolls, lace and sequinned script motifs, silver details, edging, bonded materials and floral fabric or hand embroidery for rear-collar panels and linings.
He, delicately scented with cloud eau-de-cologne and with a gentlemen’s-club allure, adds beige to her palette and although he uses embroidered details, aristocratic prints and floral scrolls he never loses his masculinity; indeed, he acquires even more charm.
Miami. For a fantastic summer, on permanent holiday or for weekend breaks. It’s the time for sand, sun-yellow, sunset pink and orange, ocean blue and hazelnut, like a good tan.
For her, army-style shirt-jackets, fine-striped polo shirts with a white or plain-coloured collar and an embroidered logo on the rear collar, buttoned tops embroidered down the side, lace-trimmed sweaters worn over shorts, Bermudas and pedal-pushers with floral belt loops and bandannas.
For him – setting off a perfect physique – close-fitting, carefully crumpled light shirts over Bermuda shorts with a moderate number of pockets, short army jackets with floral buttons and bronze studs, gold-printed T-shirts and sweatshirts with discreet, very chic appliqués and embroidery. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Takes Safety to New Heights.
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 2 -- Volvo Cars of North America LLC (VCNA) will introduce the third generation of its V70 wagon at the Geneva Motor Show. Volvo -- a segment leader -- looks to the all-new V70 as taking safety to new heights, ... an area in which Volvo is also well-renowned.
PHOTO: The All-New Volvo V70 (to debut at Geneva Motor Show, March 6).
PHOTO: All-new Volvo V70, 2-Stage Integrated Booster Cushion (World's First).
"In developing the all-new V70 we aimed to produce the safest car in its segment," says Ingrid Skogsmo, Director of Volvo Cars Safety Center.
To improve safety for children in the rear seat of the all-new V70 model, Volvo has further developed the Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) with a stronger body structure, extended inflatable curtains, and a world's-first height-adjustable integrated child booster cushion. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Kyra Sedgwick, Kate Mara, Chris O'Donnell, Wentworth Miller, Daniel Dae Kim, Dermot Mulroney and Chris Brown featured in Gap's latest marketing campaign.
PHOTO: Actress Kyra Sedgwick as seen in Gap's "Khakis with Attitude" marketing campaign.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2 -- Just in time for spring, Gap introduces "khakis with attitude" -- an integrated marketing campaign that features khakis and stars a talented cast of actors and models. This season at Gap, khakis have a lighter look, mood and style. [GlobalGiants.com]
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 31, 2007 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] Business Jets today unveiled concepts of luxury and comfort for the 787 VIP airplane. Concept renderings of custom interior designs for the advanced-technology widebody VIP jet were displayed at the Middle East Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition in Dubai.
"A Boeing 787 VIP affords its owner complete accommodation," said Steven Hill, president of Boeing Business Jets. "The spacious cabin and the technology of the 787 enable an owner to design a beautiful environment that exactly meets preferences and needs. Whether you are looking for a flying palace or a business office in the sky -- or both, the possibilities are endless."
"Aboard a 787 VIP owners can fly anywhere in the world nonstop, and on those long-distance flights, it is critical to have amenities and a cabin environment that allow passengers to be completely comfortable and productive," Hill added.
Boeing Business Jets has commissioned several design firms to develop preliminary concepts for 787 VIP interiors. A number of other airplane interior design firms and completion centers have developed a variety of innovative interior design concepts for the 787 VIP as well.
Boeing does not design or install interiors in VIP airplanes. Boeing delivers VIP airplanes in so-called "green" condition, meaning the airplane does not have interior furnishings or exterior paint. Customers then work with certified designers and interior completion centers to develop personalized interiors.
To date, undisclosed customers have ordered five 787 VIP airplanes -- two 787-8s and three 787-9s -- direct from Boeing. Two additional 787-8s are being provided to VIP customers through leasing companies. The first commercial version of the 787 is scheduled to make its first flight later this year. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Tokyo, January 31, 2007 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced the Japanese market launch of the fully redesigned Delica D:5, a minivan that delivers monobox roominess and utility together with high levels of performance and stability in on- and off-road driving. The 2.4-liter 4WD Delica D:5 goes on sale at affiliated dealerships throughout Japan today.
The fifth iteration of the series, Delica D:5 inherits and builds on the strengths of the Delica brand philosophy: a peoplemover that transports its occupants to their destination in safety and comfort under all driving conditions. Covering running performance, body structure and cabin environment, Delica D:5 has undergone a full redesign to a development theme of fusing minivan people-friendliness with SUV tough and strength.
Although classified as a monobox minivan, in line with Mitsubishi Motors' All Wheel Control (AWC) vision of active safety Delica D:5 sports electronically-controlled 4WD, Active Stability Control (ASC) together with ample obstacle clearance angles and ride height to give it improved running performance and stability both on- and off-road.
Delica D:5 presents the first full manifestation of Mitsubishi's Cocochi interior developed around three central themes: Clean; Stress-free; and Reassuring & Safe. In realizing a cabin environment that encourages occupants to relax in reassuring comfort, all models are fitted as standard with UV/IR solar control glass that cuts the amount of ultra-violet and infra-red radiation penetrating the cabin, a deodorizing Clean Air Filter and an odor-eating head lining that eliminates or reduces living odors, cigarette odors and volatile organic compound (VOC) levels. [GobalGiants.com]
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Limited-edition timepiece for sports car enthusiasts.
Stuttgart, Jan 30, 2007: The latest product of a long and fruitful partnership between Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH and the Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer, the new “TAG Heuer SLR for Mercedes-Benz” automatic chronograph combines the classical art of watchmaking with superior technology and exclusivity. The third chronograph to emerge from this collaboration will be available as from the summer in a limited edition of 3,500 pieces. The special hallmarks of this high-tech timepiece include the arrangement of the chronograph's buttons beside the dial, echoing the layout of the shift buttons on the automatic transmission selector lever in the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren super sports car. [GlobalGiants.com]
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PHOTO: Microsoft representative Christopher Flores demos the new Windows Vista operating system to a customer today at the local retail event at Circuit City in Alpharetta, GA. To kick off the launch of Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system on Tuesday, January 30, 2007, Microsoft and retail partners across the USA are providing demos and holding sweepstakes including a $25,000 PC lab for a school in each participating city. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Jaguar XJ 'Luxury Car of the Year'.
The Jaguar XJ has been named 'Luxury Car of the Year' for the second consecutive year at the Business Car Awards 2007. Voted solely by Business Car readers, the Jaguar XJ was first choice over competition from BMW, Audi and Lexus. Geoff Cousins, Managing Director of Jaguar in the UK said: "We are delighted to win this award for the second year running, particularly as it was voted for exclusively by Business Car readers. This recognition reinforces the growing sales success of XJ in the UK market demonstrated by a 23% increase in 2006, compared with 2005. With the introduction of the diesel engine in 2005, the XJ has become a much more competitive vehicle in both the fleet and retail market."
Other notable awards for the Jaguar XJ include 'Best Luxury Car' at the 2006 Fleet World Honours, 'Diesel Car of the Year' at the Scottish Car of the Year Awards 2005 and 'Best Large Executive Car' at the Auto Express Used Car Honours for 2006.
In the UK, the Jaguar XJ boasts just over 20% share of the large luxury segment and has historically outsold all of its major competitors since launch in 2002. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Flagship products available at over 39,000 retail locations and online around the world.
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- On Jan. 30 the most significant product launch in Microsoft Corp.'s history culminates in the release to consumers of the Windows Vista(TM) operating system and Microsoft(R) Office 2007. Starting tomorrow, these two flagship products will be available in more than 70 countries, in 19 languages (with 99 languages anticipated by the end of the year), and at more than 39,000 retail stores and online. The launch marks the achievement of an unprecedented collaboration between Microsoft and its customers and partners, and ushers in an era in which personal computing is easier, safer and more enjoyable than ever before.
"Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007 will transform the way people work and play," said Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft. "Personal computers have become a key part of the daily lives of almost a billion people worldwide. Millions of consumers had a hand in helping us design, test and create the most exciting versions of Windows and Office we've ever released. Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007 squarely address the needs and aspirations of people around the globe."
Photo: Windows Vista Photo Gallery
The consumer launch of Windows Vista is also expected to unleash a flood of new next-generation hardware, software and entertainment devices and services. Currently, more than 1.5 million devices and peripherals are on the market that work with Windows Vista, including more than 2,500 that are Certified for Windows Vista. In addition, thousands of PC manufacturers and system builders around the globe will deliver the Windows Vista operating system and Microsoft Office 2007 on new PCs.
Microsoft also kicked off its global television, Web, and out-of-home and theater advertising campaigns encouraging people to see the "wow" of Windows Vista. The global campaign will reflect the exciting possibilities that Windows Vista will deliver to customers around the world. [GlobalGiants.com]
A New Era of Personal Computing
Windows Vista and the latest release of Microsoft Office feature dramatic graphic enhancements to the interface that make the desktop more visually exciting and significantly easier to use. With simple and intuitive tools, consumers can easily create and share digital documents, photos, music and videos, participate in digital communities, and play online and offline games.
With Windows Vista, consumers will be able to experience all kinds of entertainment -- from television to video games to music and movies -- how and when they want. Keeping in touch with family, friends and colleagues using e-mail, voice recording or video will be richer and more convenient. Redesigned user interfaces will increase productivity and ease of use, helping consumers and small businesses produce documents -- from a marketing plan to a child's birthday invitation -- that look better and are more professional in less time. Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007 will continue to improve access to information with new tools that make it easy to find the right piece of information -- be it an e-mail message, image, note or media clip - no matter where it is stored.
The new versions of Windows and Microsoft Office also deliver advances in family safety by empowering parents to better manage and monitor their children's PC and Internet activities. With a few simple clicks in the new Windows Vista Parental Controls center, parents can manage and monitor PC and Internet access, and decide what kinds of TV, music and games are appropriate for their children. Security is also more robust in the new releases. Features such as Windows Defender help protect consumers against attacks from spyware and malicious Web sites, while other enhancements help safeguard personal information. In Microsoft Office 2007, Document Inspector helps clean personal information, comments and hidden text from documents, so families can share their documents with confidence.
"These are the most amazing versions of Windows and Office ever," said Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft. "The visual effects are spectacular; the navigation is streamlined and intuitive. They make it much easier to protect your PC, yourself and your children online. And they work together to help you accomplish more throughout the day." [GlobalGiants.com]
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Photo: Edsel Ford II and 94-year-old NHRA Founder Wally Parks share a moment in front of Edsel B. Ford's Speedster at the kickoff celebration of the '75th Anniversary of the '32 Ford at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, California. [GlobalGiants.com]
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