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Bank of America to provide fans with greater access to the sport and to personal banking with inaugural race sponsorship.
Past champions of the October race to be honored during pre-race program.
Racing fan and Columbus, North Carolina resident Mickey Jackson, and five-year-old son, Kalob, earned the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to deliver the 'gentlemen, start your engines' command live at this year's Bank of America 500. Bank of America today announced Mickey as the winner of the Bank of America 500 Honorary Grand Marshal contest, a consumer promotion supporting the company's title sponsorship of the October 14 race at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
For winning the contest, Mickey earns the title of "Honorary Grand Marshal" of the Bank of America 500 and the opportunity to deliver the race- start command, a VIP experience on race day for him and a guest, including pit passes, seats in Bank of America's newly created, exclusive fan section in the fourth turn terrace at Lowe's that provides access to a private food court, food and beverage vouchers - and a gift pack of Bank of America 500 racing merchandise.
"Never in my life did I think I would have the chance to start a NASCAR race under the lights at Lowe's Motor Speedway," said Mickey Jackson, a carpenter from Columbus, NC. "Standing before thousands of passionate fans and an even larger national television audience to start the Bank of America 500 is any racing fan's dream come true."
Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk-management products and services.
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Indispensable Mac resource offers troubleshooting and security advice along with utility recommendations.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 14 -- Macworld, the world's foremost Mac authority in print and on the Web, announced the debut of the third installment of its popular Superguide series, "Mac Basics." Developed by Macworld's award-winning editorial team, this Superguide is a tool to aid all levels of Mac OS X users with tips, tools, and recommendations. Commercially available in three formats, the Superguide can be downloaded immediately as a PDF for $12.95, or purchased as a CD-ROM for $15.00 or full-color book for $24.99 (price for CD-ROM and book includes shipping and handling). All versions are available at: http://www.macworld.com/1733 .
"Apple continues to attract more new people to the Mac platform," said Jason Snell, VP/Editorial Director of Macworld. "And 'Mac Basics' is the perfect starter guide for new Mac users, Windows switchers, and people who feel that they've only scratched the surface of what their Mac can do. If your mom just bought a new Mac, this is the perfect guidebook for her."
Edited by Macworld Senior Features Editor Kelly Turner, the Superguide boasts a collection of the most important and indispensable advice for Mac users. Vital troubleshooting and security recommendations, add-on utilities, introductory advice, and customization tips are all included, making this a valuable resource for all Mac users and owners.
The Macworld "Mac Basics" Superguide is the latest release in the Superguide series. Other Superguides currently available for sale are the Macworld Digital Photography Superguide and the Macworld iPod and iTunes Superguide:
Macworld Digital Photography Superguide: www.macworld.com/0996
Macworld iPod and iTunes Superguide: www.macworld.com/1370
Headquartered in San Francisco, Mac Publishing, LLC publishes the world's leading independent Macintosh publication and Web sites. The Mac Publishing sites include: Macworld.com, PlaylistMag.com, MacOSXHints.com, MacworldProductFinder.com, and MacUser.com.
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Gretchen Wilson, who was nominated this week for "Female Vocalist of the Year" for the 40th annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, is pictured in the 3rd annual "Chevy - Year in Country Music" calendar, available this October. Wilson is pictured with the all-new Chevy Silverado, coming this fall. This is the first released image from the 2007 "Chevy - Year in Country Music" calendar.
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Three-Year Deal Brings Together the World's Leading Wireless Communication Company, Most Famous Female Driver and the Indy Racing League's Winningest Teams.
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) and Andretti Green Racing (AGR) today announced the company's title sponsorship of Danica Patrick's IndyCar for the 2007 IndyCar Series season. Motorola will serve as the major sponsor on Patrick's #7 car, while continuing to provide critical two-way communication solutions for all four Andretti Green teams. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Patrick, who rose to prominence in 2005 by becoming the first woman to lead the Indianapolis 500, went on to win rookie of the year honors. She has become a global superstar, transcending open-wheel racing with her rare combination of talent and style. A native of Roscoe, Illinois, Patrick will drive a jet-black Motorola/AGR IndyCar with blue accents inspired by the company's signature design elements found in their iconic handsets and Bluetooth(R) wireless technology.
In addition to Motorola's major sponsorship, Team Motorola will also include sponsorship backing from XM Satellite Radio, Argent Mortgage, Go Daddy.com and AirTran Airways.
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications.
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Fortunoff, the 84-year-old iconic brand has announced supermodel and humanitarian, Petra Nemcova, as their new face. She is the first personality associated with the brand since Lauren Bacall served as Fortunoff's spokesperson twenty six years ago. Petra, known for her beauty as well as her compassion and charitable endeavors, will serve as the face of Fortunoff's regional advertising campaign and their Fall and Holiday Jewelry catalogs, reaching over two million consumers in the USA. The latest images of Petra's campaign have recently been unveiled in the windows of Fortunoff's flagship Fifth Avenue location. This new imagery is in keeping with Fortunoff's desire to appeal to a new consumer, by introducing Fortunoff in a more fashionable, more youthful manner.
In addition to serving as the face of Fortunoff, Petra will take on the role as designer for the very first time. She collaborated with the jewelry design team to create a new collection called the "Petra for Fortunoff Collection," available this holiday season in all Fortunoff retail locations, as well as online. Fortunoff is widely known for its vast selection of classic and chic jewelry at accessible prices. In keeping with this philosophy, the "Petra for Fortunoff Collection" incorporates pieces in gold, sterling silver, and pieces with diamonds and gemstones that retail from $125 to $5,000. This collection is derivative of Petra's keen eye for design and unique sense of personal style. A portion of proceeds from select items will benefit the Happy Hearts Fund, Petra's personal charity of choice she founded in 2005. The Happy Hearts Fund provides aid to children in need who have suffered loss or hardship as a result of natural, economic or health related disasters.
Petra Nemcova is a Czech born model and tsunami survivor. Since her introduction to modeling, Nemcova has worked with some of the industry's most prominent photographers, such as Mario Testino, Gilles Bensimon, Patric Demarchelier. Her sultry looks have been featured in major magazines including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle, Harper's Bazaar and has appeared in advertising campaigns for high-profile brands such as La Perla, Clarins, and Max Factor, among others.
Fortunoff, a New York legend since 1922 has propelled itself from its roots in Brooklyn through stores in New York and New Jersey to the World Wide Web. Fortunoff provides customers with necessities and niceties such as fine jewelry and watches, antique jewelry and everything for the home.
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Saks' Innovative Celebration of Fall's Irresistible Styles.
Saks Fifth Avenue has announced Want It!, a storewide fashion event featuring the most riveting runway trends of the season and original artwork by Vanity Fair fashion and style director Michael Roberts.
Want It!, which is set to launch September 13, 2006 in Saks Fifth Avenue stores around the USA, is a brilliantly edited list of fall's most promising, must-have looks and fashion-forward trends.
Saks Fifth Avenue will announce the event to consumers with a national advertising campaign, Want It! themed catalogs, direct mail and promotional activities
Saks Fifth Avenue, one of the world's preeminent fashion retailers, is renowned for its superlative American and international designer collections, as well as its first-rate selling services and expertly edited assortment of handbags, shoes, cosmetics and accessories for the home. Today, Saks operates 55 full-line stores in 26 US states, 2 stores in the Middle East in Dubai and Riyadh, 50 OFF 5th Outlet Stores and a website, http://www.saks.com/.
The lead sponsor of Want It! is Extra Fine Merino Wool(TM). Other sponsors include Mercedes USA, Mastercard, BCBG, Theory, Elie Tahari, Chanel, Chloe, Birger Christensen, Seven, Wolford, Stuart Weitzman, Andrew Marc, Armani, LaCoste and Cole Haan.
"Want It! is a key tenet of the Saks business strategy this fall. It focuses on a broad range of our customers and offers key fashion trends in an array of price points and styles," said Andrew Jennings, President and COO, Saks Fifth Avenue. "Want It! is a remarkable collaboration between our vendors, our managing partners and our sponsors and we are especially grateful to Extra Fine Merino Wool(TM) for their sponsorship. So many of the designers we feature at Saks prefer the natural elegance of wool, and the emergence this fall of Extra Fine Merino Wool made this partnership an ideal opportunity for us. I would also like to thank the wide array of vendors who have supported our efforts to make this fall fashion campaign a huge success."
"For Want It!, we singled out the items we were truly enthusiastic about and bought them in a full range of styles and designers, so there's something for the customer who's just starting to shop with us as well as something for the die-hard fashion lovers," said Ron Frasch, Vice Chairman and Chief Merchant, Saks Fifth Avenue. "Our goal with Want It! is to give all of our customers the chance to tap into these trends in a way that complements his or her own personal style."
The anointed Want It! items run the gamut and the essentials for Women include: the Voluminous Sleeve; the Narrow Pantsuit; the Romantic Blouse; Wide-Leg Pants; the Textured Knit; the Fur-Trimmed Coat; Leggings; the Flat Boot; the Satchel Bag; Gloves; Skinny Jeans; the Red Lip; and anything in Wool.
For Men, Want It! pieces are: the Leather Blazer; Straight-Leg Jeans; Velvet; the Cardigan; the Sport Boot; the Fancy White Shirt; the Fine-Gauge Knit; the Pea Coat; and again, anything in Wool. (See Attached Sheet for more details.)
Michael Roberts
Providing the eye-catching visual presence of the campaign is Michael Roberts, former fashion director at The New Yorker and newly appointed fashion and style director at Vanity Fair. Mr. Roberts has created over 20 original works of art to illustrate Saks Fifth Avenue's Want It! items in his signature snippy style, giving each trend its own unique, colorful personality.
Before joining Vanity Fair earlier this year, Michael Roberts held the title of fashion director at The New Yorker for nine years. He has also served as fashion editor of The Sunday Times, style director and art director of Tatler, design director of British Vogue, Paris editor of Vanity Fair, and contributing editor to Conde Nast Traveler.
Mr. Roberts has published four books of his trademark illustrations: The Snippy World of New Yorker Fashion Artist Michael Roberts (L7/Steidl, 2005), Snowman in Paradise (Chronicle, 2004), Mumbo Jumbo (Callaway, 2000) and The Jungle ABC (Callaway, 1998). He also served as art director and editor of Grace: Thirty Years of Fashion at Vogue (Steidl, 2002).
"Michael Roberts' immaculate collages, each showcasing one of the Want It! items and many with a wink to fashion and art world icons such as Bruce Weber, Polly Mellen and Andy Warhol, provide the colorful, witty and charming spirit that drives the campaign," noted Terron Schaefer, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Saks Fifth Avenue. "Michael Roberts' Want It! artwork will appear in Saks Fifth Avenue stores, advertising and other marketing materials, and we're thrilled to collaborate with such a brilliant artist and celebrated name in fashion."
Saks Fifth Avenue will announce the event to consumers with a national advertising campaign, Want It! themed catalogs, direct mail and promotional activities -- all leading up to a pair of opening night galas in New York City and Beverly Hills on September 13, 2006, benefiting a charity to be announced at a later date. The next day, Want It! will roll out in all 55 stores and on saks.com. A variety of Want It! related festivities, special appearances and in-store events will drive the campaign in the following weeks.
WANT IT! WOMEN'S
VOLUMINOUS SLEEVE
* get a little drama up your sleeve with this brand-new proportion
* go soft and romantic or architectural and cropped
* pump up the volume on blouses, jackets and coats
NARROW PANTSUIT
* long, lean lines turn you into a tall, cool sip of water
* a wardrobe classic, updated with a slim, tapered shape
* soften its sleek tailoring with a romantic blouse or long gloves
ROMANTIC BLOUSE
* put a little woo in your fall wardrobe
* the feminine mystique lives on in ruffles, lace and bows
* with jeans or a tuxedo, it'll make them swoon
WIDE-LEG PANTS
* join the elegant ranks of Hepburn and Garbo
* the fluid silhouette gives you plenty of wiggle room
* go for proportion control: a fitted jacket or knit top
TEXTURED KNIT
* be a wrap star in layer upon knitted layer
* choose from chunky cables, cowls and cocoons
* wear it out: from swing cardigans to sweater coats
FUR-TRIMMED COAT
* think mink (and beaver and lamb and chinchilla)
* long-haired and funky furs drive classic coats wild
* indulge in thick bands of fur at collar and cuffs
LEGGINGS
* the shape to be in: form-fitting, sleek and always opaque
* stretch into textured territory or stay smooth
* absolutely essential with minis and long sweaters
FLAT BOOT
* well-heeled for fall means 1 inch or down to the ground
* wear them to the calf, to the knee or over-the-knee
* boot up with skirts, skinny jeans and leggings
SATCHEL BAG
* a ladylike frame holds a soft, roomy shape
* the short handle fits comfortably in your gloved hand
* the perfect ally to the season's coats and suits
GLOVES
* give yourself a hand in wool, suede or leather
* from opera length to scrunched at the wrist to fingerless fun
* the newest arm candy to wear with cropped sleeves
SKINNY JEANS
* play it straight with super-slim denim
* from classic blue to sleek black to the latest dark grey
* pair them with flats or tuck them into boots
RED LIP
* the perfect pout starts here
* bold, beautiful shades of scarlet, crimson and bordeaux
* sculpted and matte for day with a slick of shine at night
WOOL
* get your hands on the natural softness of Extra Fine Merino Wool(TM)
* Extra Fine Merino Wool combines a luxurious feel with the properties
that made wool famous
* wool t-shirts, knits and tailored clothing effortlessly weave into your
wardrobe
WANT IT! MEN'S
LEATHER BLAZER
* double-agent operating as both evening jacket and street-wise coat
* identified by soft leather, peak lapels and roguish charm
* conspires with fall's newest straight-leg jeans
STRAIGHT-LEG JEANS
* the new streamlined denim architecture
* an engineering marvel, from classic cut to extreme stovepipe
* towers over sneakers, drivers, boots (and the competition)
VELVET
* luxurious velvet epitomizes masculine sensuality
* show your soft side: textured, printed or patterned
* simply irresistible with flannels or jeans
CARDIGAN
* it's open season for the sweater
* slimmer, trimmer and more photogenic than your grandpa's
* layer under a blazer or show it off as outerwear
SPORT BOOT
* rugged good looks always gather a crowd
* fans love the laces, grommets & buckles galore
* wear with jeans for mountain climbing & a suit for social climbing
FANCY WHITE SHIRT
* don't get hung up on the same old plain white shirt
* the rebel's in the details: pintucks, ruffles and embellishments
* walk the line between dressed up and dressed down
FINE-GAUGE KNIT
* a global landmark, renowned for its artisanal construction
* super-fine ribbing makes a monumental difference
* build your look with a suit, cardigan or fancy white shirt
PEA COAT
* a sleek seafarer with a penchant for shore-leave mischief
* recruited for double-breasted duty as both blazer and coat
* add a turtleneck & set sail in jeans and flannels
WOOL
* get your hands on the natural softness of Extra Fine Merino Wool(TM)
* Extra Fine Merino Wool combines a luxurious feel with the properties
that made wool famous
* wool t-shirts, knits and tailored clothing effortlessly weave into your
wardrobe
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Elizabeth Rodriguez receives prizes for being the one millionth visitor to the Apple Store Fifth Avenue on September 9, 2006. The store opened on May 19, 2006 and quickly became Apple's highest volume store with customers visiting around the clock. Rodriguez received a prize package including a MacBook, iPod, iPod Hi-Fi and an Apple ProCare membership for personal training and other special services.
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The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has delivered the first Next-Generation 737 equipped with an in-seat video entertainment system.
The airplane, a Jet Airways 737-800, has 7-inch video monitors mounted in the back of every seat in economy class and 9-inch video monitors mounted in the seat arms in business class. The system offers passengers audio and video on-demand movies, games and in-fight information.
"Our goal is to help our customers continue to succeed by providing technologies that add value to their operations and make flying more enjoyable for passengers," said Mark Jenkins, vice president and general manager of 737 Airplane Production.
To date three customers have ordered the in-seat video system option, which is manufactured by Panasonic and Thales.
In addition to the Panasonic eFx in-seat video system, the Jet Airways 737-800 also is equipped with 110-VAC power outlets throughout the cabin and gooseneck personal reading lights in business class.
"Jet Airways strives to provide service of the highest standard to our customers, both while on the ground and in flight," said Naresh Goyal, chairman of Jet Airways. "We are especially proud to be the first 737 operator both in India and the world to offer this service to its customers. We strongly believe that we are bringing innovative ideas and setting new standards in commercial aviation."
The India-based carrier currently operates a fleet of 43 Boeing Classic and Next-Generation 737-400/-700/-800/-900 airplanes. The airline has one of the youngest aircraft fleets in the world.
The Next-Generation 737 airplane family is the most technologically advanced single-aisle jet family on the market today. Known for its versatility, reliability, fuel efficiency and economical performance, the Next-Generation 737 models have been selected by leading full-service airlines and low-cost carriers throughout the world, and continue to be the company's best-selling airplane model.
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Features Optimized Recording for Portable Video Players and 16:9 Still Mode Ideal for Widescreen Viewing.
SANYO Xacti HD1a Offers In-Camera Editing, 2.2-inch LCD Display.
A video recording mode optimized for the video iPod(R) and other portable video players tops the advanced feature set of the new SANYO Xacti HD1a high-definition compact digital media camera. Following quickly on the strong sales and critical success of the SANYO Xacti HD1 introduced in January 2006, the new high-definition HD1a also adds such compelling features as a selectable 16:9 widescreen still picture mode and easy, convenient in-camera video editing.
The SANYO Xacti HD1a retains its title as the world's smallest and lightest high-definition digital media camera. Featuring ergonomic, one-handed operation, the camera can record both 720p high-definition video and 5.1 megapixel digital still images to a standard SD flash memory card.
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:SANYY) is a $23 billion manufacturer and distributor of consumer and commercial electronics, including multimedia and telecommunication products. Based in Chatsworth, California, SANYO Fisher Company (a division of SANYO North America Corporation, a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.) markets digital cameras, PCS phones, audio systems, portable and mobile electronics, televisions, DVD players, dictation devices, home appliances, LCD projectors, security video equipment and air conditioning systems.
"The remarkable success of our precedent-setting Xacti HD1, along with user feedback, prompted SANYO to incorporate several new key features into the new HD1a," said John Lamb, Senior Marketing Manager, for SANYO Fisher Company's Audio Video Division. "Our inclusion of a 30 frames-per-second 320 x 240 pixel video recording mode -- optimized for viewing MPEG-4 video clips on a video iPod or other portable video player -- reflects a shift by consumers towards on-the-go viewing."
Video recording optimized for personal media players
The HD1a's new "Web-SHQ" recording mode is designed specifically to capture video destined for the video iPod and other popular MPEG-4 capable personal media players. For optimal playback on such devices, video is captured at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and a smooth and natural 30 frames per second.
16:9 still shooting
An all-new 16:9 shooting mode allows users to capture 3.8 megapixel stills in the same widescreen format as their high-definition videos for eye-catching viewing on a 16:9 television screen.
Convenient in-camera video editing
The HD1a features enhanced video editing functions, enabling quick A>B deletions and easy combining of video clips. In-camera editing makes it easy to remove unwanted material and helps conserve memory card space.
High-definition engine
The SANYO Xacti HD1a is powered by high-precision LSI (large-scale integration) circuitry for advanced, high-definition image processing. This powerful "high-definition engine" quickly executes a vast number of calculations and enables the HD1a to realize image processing functions such as high-definition 720p processing, real-time MPEG-4 compression and noise reduction.
2.2-inch LCD display
The HD1a features a large Sanyo-developed 2.2-inch LCD display with 210,000 total pixels for exceptional viewability. The display flips out from the camera and rotates up to 285 degrees on axis for taking great video or still images even in difficult locations.
10x optical zoom
The HD1a features a generous and highly efficient 10x optical zoom lens. Built from 12 elements designed in 9 groups and with a built-in neutral density filter, the 10x zoom lens has a maximum aperture of f/3.5 in both wide and telephoto angles, allowing for clear images in lower light situations. Combined with a 10x digital zoom capability, the HD1a is capable of a total 100x zoom.
Digital video and stills, all in one
Like the Xacti HD1 and all previous SANYO Xacti digital media cameras, the HD1a can record still images in addition to video clips. Utilizing the 5.36 megapixel (total) CCD, the HD1a captures beautiful 5.1 megapixel still images which are recorded directly onto a standard SD memory card. The camera can record both 5.1 megapixel still images and high-definition (1280 x 720-pixel) digital video at the same time with a simple press of the shutter button during the shooting of a video clip.***
21 minutes of HD video per Gigabyte of memory
The HD1a can record up to 21 minutes of 720p HD video per Gigabyte on a standard SD or SDHC memory card. That's up to 42 minutes on a 2-Gigabyte card or 84 minutes on the soon to be released 4-Gigabyte SDHC card (cards sold separately). Alternatively, HD1 users can select to record in Standard Definition mode (640 x 480 pixels at 30fps progressive) for up to one hour per Gigabyte of recording capacity. Users can quickly switch between high-definition and standard-definition recording modes by simply pressing the "HD/Norm" button located beneath the LCD display.
Ergonomic and lightweight
Designed for convenient, one-handed operation and one-thumb control of most key functions, the truly ergonomic SANYO HD1a is ready to use whenever inspiration strikes, at home or away. Lightweight at only 8.3 ounces (including battery and a standard SD memory card), the HD1a measures 3.1" W x 4.7" H x 1.4" D.
Key SANYO Xacti HD1a features include:
- 320 x 240 "Web-SHQ" video mode; optimal for playback on many personal
media players
- 16:9 widescreen MPEG-4 video (HD-SHQ / HD-HQ modes)
- 16:9 widescreen digital still mode for stunning widescreen TV playback
- Highly efficient 10x optical zoom
- 2.2" rotating LCD display
- CD-quality AAC-LC (MPEG-4 Audio) stereo recording
- Enhanced video editing functions for quick A>B deletions and easy
combining of clips
- 60 fps Fluid Motion Recording (640 x 480 TV-HR Mode)
- Rapid 5.1 megapixel sequential still shooting
- Pop-up flash with double the brightness of conventional models
- Anti-shake digital image stabilizer
- Talking navigation guide for first-time users
- Super-fast 1.7-second camera startup
- Versatile manual mode enables advanced-control shooting
- Super Macro shooting down to 1 cm (W) / 1 m (T)
- Self timer (2 seconds / 10 seconds)
- Voice recorder function: over 33 hours recording time with optional 2 GB
SD Memory Card
- Red-eye reduction mode
- Multifunction docking station
- High-capacity SANYO rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
- Remote control included
- Exif Print and Print Image Matching III
- PictBridge-capable for PC-Free printing with PictBridge-compatible
printers
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New high-definition format offers five times the data storage capacity of standard DVD media.
Imation Corp (NYSE:IMN) has announced the availability of its Blu-ray media. With Imation Blu-ray media, professionals have a simple solution for managing their growing quantity of critical data storage. Available in recordable (BD-R) and rewritable (BD-RE) formats, Imation Blu-ray discs store up to 25 GB of digital files -- five times the capacity of standard DVDs -- and are ideal for reliable business backup, including medical and government imaging, photography, videography, as well as high definition video recording.
BD-R and BD-RE, Imation's first high-definition recordable media, offer high quality, "single session" optical backup. They are an ideal and efficient backup and archive solution for organizations of all sizes with high-capacity data storage needs. Blu-ray discs also allow for recording of high-definition television and video content, with crystal-clear picture and sound quality.
Imation Blu-ray discs are produced with a unique protective coating that provides scratch-resistance, anti-static dust resistance, and smear- resistance, ensuring a more durable and protected media surface. For even greater storage, Imation will also manufacture double-layer Blu-ray media later this year, delivering 50 GB of capacity on a single disc -- 10 times the capacity of standard DVD discs.
Imation Corp is focused on the development, manufacture and supply of removable data storage products spanning the four pillars of magnetic, optical, flash and removable hard disk storage. It has more than 50 years of data storage leadership beginning with the development of the world's first computer tape.
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Borton & Sons, Reichel Foods and Seapoint Farms to Introduce Fruits and Vegetables Featuring Popular Nickelodeon Characters.
New Dora the Explorer, Avatar and The Backyardigans Products Including Edamame (dish of green soybeans), Apples, Pears, and Cherries Set to Hit Grocer's Shelves in the USA.
Nickelodeon has announced Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob SquarePants branded organic Edamame as part of its expanded character licensing program focused on fresh and packaged fruits and vegetables. Nickelodeon also announced that it has licensed several of its most popular TV characters -- including SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Backyardigans and Blue's Clues -- to an expanded roster of distributors that will begin introducing fruit and vegetable products including pears, apples and cherries with the Nickelodeon characters in supermarkets, beginning in September. The agreements are based on the success of the innovative licensing initiative launched by Nickelodeon in 2005 to encourage healthier diet and lifestyle choices for kids.
Using its characters to entice kids to try healthy food alternatives is just one of the ways Nickelodeon has been working to encourage healthy, balanced lifestyles for kids.
Nickelodeon is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in 90 million households and has been the number- one-rated basic cable network for eleven consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc.
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Jordache Unveils Their Newest Ad Campaign.
Jordache will unveil a US national advertising campaign featuring model and actress Elizabeth Hurley. Shot by famed photographer Michael Thompson in his NY studio, the campaign features Hurley clad in classic Jordache Jeans, edgy with a whip and the iconic Jordache horse. The first ad will run in US national publications beginning in September and will run through the holiday season.
The latest campaign exemplifies Jordache's commitment to the classic quality it is known for, with a sophistication that keeps Jordache a celebrity and fashionista favorite. In the campaign, Hurley wears the Jordache Vintage line, sold in high-end retail stores as well as the new Jordache Legacy line launching exclusively at Macy's. All jeans have embroidered back pocket stitching with superior fits and modern styles.
Jordache catapulted to fame in the late 70's as a leader in the designer-label jeans category. At the height of its popularity, Jordache Jeans were designer favorites and its highly anticipated ad campaigns were seen as innovative.
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Siemens has developed Sitrac, a new system for controlling the drive motors of rail vehicles. Sitrac requires fewer sensors, which reduces down time of the drive units and ultimately increases availability of trains. The system developed by Siemens rail technology experts in Erlangen is equipped with very robust control technology. The system recognizes the motor’s rotational speed, without requiring a rotational speed sensor, and uses the current converter to adjust the torque, and therefore also the rail vehicle’s traction. The picture above shows a commuter train in Shanghai which uses Sitrac.
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Toshiba's gigabeat V Series boasts a large viewing LCD screen and up to 8 hours of continuous video playback.
Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C., ("Toshiba") has announced the new MEV30K V Series portable media player -- the latest addition to its gigabeat line. Adding to the already popular gigabeat S Series portable media players, the V Series features a larger viewing screen and extended battery life for the ultimate portable video experience.
The new V Series features a beautiful 3.5" (diagonally measured) TFT LCD display with 320 x 240 resolution for a superb video on the go experience. With up to 8 hours of video playback capability, the V Series is a perfect companion on any trip as it allows users to watch a full movie or even three. With a 30GB(2) internal hard disk drive, there is room for all kinds of content. The unit supports Windows Media(R) Video 9 and 10 allowing for videos to be transferred from a Windows based PC right onto the player utilizing Windows Media Player 10.
Aside from handling video in style, the gigabeat V Series is also a great audio player. The rechargeable Lithium ion battery provides consumers with up to 25 hours of continuous music playback. The V series supports MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless and WAV audio files and is also compatible with Windows DRM 9 and 10, allowing for music purchase or subscription through services such as Napster(R), eMusicsm and RealNetworks(R) Rhapsody(R). Consumers can also transfer all of their music to the gigabeat through Windows Media Player 10.
Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. is a limited liability company, owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, a world leader in high technology products with subsidiaries worldwide.
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Promotion Includes Give Away of 70 Million Songs from the iTunes Music Store in the UK & Thousands of iPods in Germany.
Coca-Cola and Apple have announced a music partnership in Europe that includes major promotions in the UK and Germany and the launch of a new Coke branded music website across Europe, including the GB, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. As part of the promotion, Coke and Apple will be giving away 70 million free songs from the iTunes Music Store in the UK and thousands of iPods in Germany.
The new www.Coca-Cola.com/music website is a Coke branded music destination that features iTunes integration throughout. It will provide fans with links to music and information focused on giving fresh talent new exposure. In the UK, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, unsigned artists will have a venue to upload songs and get broad exposure on the site through artist highlights, European podcasts available on iTunes, and invitations to play at Coke sponsored European festivals.
"We're excited to announce this partnership with Apple," said Dominique Reiniche, president of Coca-Cola European Union Group. "Together we are creating a unique and exciting platform that gives young people a voice and allows them to refresh their music experience every day."
"iTunes has sold more than 200 million songs in Europe with 150 million songs sold in just the past year," said Eddy Cue, Apple's vice president of iTunes. "We're thrilled to work with Coca-Cola to expand the reach of iTunes and bring more great music to European fans."
In the UK, 70 million song codes will be in promotional packs of Coca-Cola and Diet Coke, which will be redeemable for a free song from the iTunes Music Store. Through www.Coca-Cola.com/music, participants will be able to access iTunes and redeem their codes. Participants enter the code found on the Coca-Cola promotional label and choose any 79 pence single song from iTunes' vast catalogue of over three million songs. The Coca-Cola iTunes promotion will run for six weeks, with a 5 song limit per person.
In September, Coke will be giving away an iPod and 50 songs from iTunes every hour for 8 weeks in Germany at (www.coca-cola.de). Coke customers there will be able to exchange their Coke Fridge loyalty coins into free songs from iTunes. Promotions in additional countries across Europe will be rolling out in the coming months.
With Apple's legendary ease of use, pioneering features such as integrated video and podcasting support, iMix playlist sharing, seamless integration with iPod and groundbreaking personal use rights, the iTunes Music Store is the best way for Mac and PC users to legally discover, purchase and download music and videos online. The iTunes Music Store features a selection of over 2,500 music videos, Pixar short films, and more than three million songs from the major music companies and over 1,000 independent labels.
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Lancome, the leading French luxury beauty brand has signed Elettra Rossellini Wiedemann as its newest spokesmodel.
According to Lancome, "A student, model and world traveler, Rossellini Wiedemann personifies what it is to be a modern woman these days. Her energy, passion and joie de vivre make her a perfect personality for the French beauty brand, while the fact that she is Italian and Scandinavian on her mother's side, German on her father's side and American by nationality will serve her well as she represents Lancome in countries around the globe."
"Due to her cosmopolitan background, Elettra is a young woman of her time who lives in New York, regularly travels to Paris, which she loves, and always remains in touch with the world around her," says Odile Roujol, General Manager of Lancome International. "Simply by looking at her and listening to her, one knows that she will contribute her grace, intelligence and optimism to the Lancome vision of women."
Rossellini Wiedemann is no stranger to Lancome, as her mother, the actress and model Isabella Rossellini, represented the brand for 14 years. "When Elettra told me she had signed with Lancome, I felt as if I had reunited with a dear friend," said Rossellini.
Rossellini Wiedemann, who is fluent in English, Italian and French, says the best part of her job is getting to travel around the world, see different cities and learn about other cultures. When she isn't working and studying, she keeps in shape by playing sports and doing yoga. She is a very active, open-minded and curious young woman who is conscious of social issues and has numerous interests, including art, science and the protection of the environment.
Rossellini Wiedemann, with her luminous brown eyes, light brown hair and Audrey Hepburn-like charm, will be featured in advertising for a number of products, including new foundation, mascara and lip gloss. Her first ads, for skincare, will break in Asia at the end of 2006; other advertising campaigns will run worldwide starting in January 2007.
Rossellini Wiedemann was born and raised in New York City. When she isn't walking the runway for top fashion brands such as Alberta Ferretti, Bill Blass and Diane von Furstenberg, she can be found at college in Manhattan, studying politics, history and economics. During the first half of her summer break from school, she worked on her debut Lancome advertising campaign; during the second half, she volunteered in Africa at a world-renowned center for elephant conservation.
Like her mother, Rossellini Wiedemann never planned on becoming a model. When she was 15, a family acquaintance suggested she give modeling a try. Her first booking was for German Vogue and she subsequently appeared in top fashion magazines including American Vogue, Teen Vogue, Glamour, Ten, Harper's Bazaar and Another Magazine. This work has brought her before the lenses of such respected photographers as Bruce Weber, Nathaniel Goldberg, Pamela Hanson, Robert Erdmann, Ellen von Unwerth and Fabrizzio Ferri. Rossellini Wiedemann has been featured in Abercrombie & Fitch's quarterly catalog and ad campaigns for Salvatore Ferragamo, Bill Blass and Catherine Malandrino.
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A Customized Fleet of E85 Ethanol Compatible Chevy SUVs.
NEW YORK – Chevrolet will demonstrate that “yellow is the new black” when it comes to style at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), Thursday, August 31. As the “official vehicle” of the VMAs, Chevrolet will provide a customized fleet of 60 E85 compatible SUVs to transport talent to the Awards telecast at Radio City Music Hall and provide production support in and around New York City.
Chevrolet and MTV are partnering around the 2006 VMAs to help educate viewers on E85 ethanol technology in an effort to raise awareness about reducing greenhouse gas emissions and curbing dependence on fossil fuels. The specialty fleet will be branded to promote the show as well as GM’s Flex Fuel technology, which is at the center of a “Live Green, Go Yellow” initiative. This marks the first time a manufacturer has provided a fleet of E85 vehicles that have been customized specific to a major awards show.
The 2006 MTV Video Music Awards are being held on August 31, 2006 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The show will be available to a potential viewing audience of more than 1.3 billion people via MTV’s global network of 50 channels reaching 481.5 million households around the world as well as through syndication. Its convergent and original online programming will reach the entire interactive community, via MTV’s 43 Web sites around the world.
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The first A380 Airbus aircraft powered by Engine Alliance engines successfully completed its maiden flight on Friday August 25th, 2006, touching down at Blagnac International Airport in Toulouse, France.
The A380 MSN9 is powered by four Engine Alliance GP7200 engines which have the capability of delivering a thrust up to 81,500 pounds (37 tonnes) each. The aircraft is equipped with heavy flight test instrumentation and ballast to produce a take off weight of 430 tonnes.
Six A380 customers have selected the Engine Alliance GP7200 engine for a total of 82 firm aircraft orders. These include Air France, Emirates Airlines, FedEx, ILFC, Korean Air and UPS.
Designed to operate out of any airport where today’s largest aircraft can, using shorter runways and generating half the noise, the A380 complies with some of the world’s strictest noise restrictions (QC1 for landing and QC2 for take off at London’s Heathrow), reinforcing the A380’s growing recognition as the quietest large aircraft in the world.
The A380 airframe and engines are the world’s most advanced using the latest generation materials and systems to significantly reduce weight and boost performance and economy. The A380 also boasts the world’s most advanced cockpit and avionics providing its customers with the unique benefits of Airbus’ operational commonality between fly-by-wire models.
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Nikon's New COOLPIX Digital Cameras Allows Users to Capture and Share Photos Just About Anywhere.
MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 24 -- Consumers look for the best technology to keep up with their lifestyle. Nikon has consistently developed digital cameras that have connected with consumers needs by providing unsurpassed technology that enhances the picture taking experience. Today, Nikon announced the addition of five new COOLPIX cameras with the consumer in mind.
Nikon In-Camera Image Innovations for More Satisfying Pictures
Consistent in Nikon's COOLPIX digital cameras is Nikon's In-camera Image Innovations which fix common photo problems. This system includes Face- priority AF*, which can automatically find and focus on a subject's face, In- Camera Red-Eye Fix, which automatically corrects red-eye, and D-Lighting, an innovation that automatically corrects images with insufficient light. The cameras are also equipped with Blur Warning, which alerts the user when an image is blurred and Best Shot Selector, a feature which automatically identifies and saves the sharpest image from a series.
Making it easier than ever to get great-looking pictures, the L5, S7c, S9 and the S10 feature a handy One-Touch Portrait Button that acts as a shortcut to three image innovations; In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-priority AF and D- Lighting. Satisfying shooting is made possible with a choice of 15 Scene modes in all the COOLPIX cameras.
In addition, every new COOLPIX camera features TV Quality Move Mode** function (recording movies at up to 30 fps with sound), Noise Reduction - to produce better results during low-light conditions; a broad choice of White Balance selections and a convenient Help Button, which is never further than a push of a button away, giving easy-to-understand explanations for all functions throughout the menu.
"Nikon acknowledges that consumer's photography levels vary, which is why the new cameras include a variety of features for every level," says Bill Giordano, General Manager Marketing, COOLPIX for Nikon, Inc. "Each camera in the new line-up includes similar image technologies but with additional features that will allow the user to take great pictures right out of the box. The use of a One-Touch Portrait Button on the outside of the camera makes it easy for beginners to capture great images that they deserve."
Steady Images Made Possible with Vibration Reduction
Nikon has introduced Vibration Reduction into a selection of the new COOLPIX cameras. Nikon's Vibration Reduction detects camera movement, makes precise automatic in-camera adjustments to produce stunning results with reduced blur. So whether you are panning, shooting in low light, or taking a handheld macro shot, you get a sharper, clearer picture.
Create and Share Pictures Using Pictmotion and Stop-motion Movie
Much more than a slideshow, Pictmotion makes it easy to share the joy of photography with others. Offering entertainment in-camera, it allows users to choose up to 30 images or movies, select one of five soundtracks already in the camera or load new ones to match the mood*, then select a visual style. The COOLPIX S7c and the S10 then produce a show automatically in-camera with pace and transitions set in harmony with the music and style. There's also a new Stop-motion movie function, accessible in the S7c and S9 COOLPIX cameras, that lets users create fun, animated movies. Users simply select objects or models they wish to animate, shoot them, move them, then shoot again. The COOLPIX S7c and S9 then automatically create impressive animated movies in- camera.
Reaching New Heights With Expanded Wi-Fi Capability
With a built-in Wi-Fi that complements the overall attraction of the wave- surface design, the COOLPIX S7c offers the freedom and flexibility of Wireless LAN support (IEEE 802.11b/g). With Wireless transfer, it enables photographers to send pictures from memory to a computer on demand. With Wireless shooting, it lets users transfer each image to the computer as soon as it's shot. Wireless printing sends images wirelessly for printing on a PictBridge- compatible printer***. And with Nikon's exciting new COOLPIX CONNECT service, users can wirelessly upload pictures to the Nikon COOLPIX CONNECT server****. Nikon and T-Mobile(TM) have partnered to give Nikon customers the amazing ability to email pictures directly from the new COOLPIX S7c. The first time you connect your COOLPIX S7c in one of the 7,000 T-Mobile HotSpot locations, your one year of complimentary T-Mobile Camera Wi-Fi service (for digital cameras) will be automatically activated. Simply turn on your COOLPIX S7c, choose Wi-Fi mode to automatically connect to your camera to the T-Mobile HotSpot or open access network, and you can email pictures directly from your COOLPIX S7c. COOLPIX Connect service enables a total of up to 50MB of images to be sent to the server and stored there for up to two weeks. It also sends an email to each specified recipient with a link to the page, allowing users to invite friends and family members to view the images right away, download them to their own computer or enjoy them as a slideshow.
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World's Largest High Definition Plasma TV.
Panasonic, the market and technology leader in Plasma TV, has announced U.S. pricing and availability of it's much anticipated 103-inch diagonal High Definition Plasma TV -- the world's largest. The TH-103PZ600U with 1080p capability will have an SRP of $69,999.95 and is expected to be available for delivery in time for Christmas 2006. It will also offer a three-year in-home limited warranty, unprecedented in the industry.
The TH-103PZ600U provides stunning widescreen progressive display featuring full HD pixel resolution of 1,920 horizontal x 1,080 vertical, a contrast ratio of 4,000:1, and 4,096 equivalent steps of gradation. Its effective display area is more than 89.3" wide by over 50.2" high. The super- size 103" 1080p panel is equivalent in size to four 50-inch Panasonic plasma displays.
The 103-inch Plasma TV joins Panasonic's line of industry-leading Plasma TV's including the 37-inch, 42-inch, 50-inch, 58-inch and the recently announced 1080p 65-inch.
The Panasonic TH-103PZ600U will be built to order and is expected to be available from select high-end electronics retailers in December. The 103-inch will also require professional installation due to its weight and size.
Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd.
"Panasonic didn't create the world's largest plasma TV as a technology demo for a trade show," said Andrew Nelkin, Panasonic's Display Group Vice President. "We created it because, as worldwide sales of Plasma TVs continue on a meteoric rise, the market is seeking bigger displays on which people can experience the High Definition lifestyle.
"As important as it is to provide customers with the biggest and the best image, it is equally as important to Panasonic to provide extreme customer satisfaction," said Nelkin. "With that goal in mind, we are offering customers an industry-first three-year in-home limited warranty with the 103-inch Plasma. We believe our Plasma TV customers are entitled to extra assistance to ensure they enjoy an easy transition to HDTV and get the full value of their investment."
"With the debut of our 103-inch model, Panasonic now offers customers the most robust and diverse range of High Definition Plasma displays," said Nelkin. "Panasonic's 103-inch display represents the pinnacle of our achievement to date and truly redefines the level of ultimate home entertainment available for the most demanding video connoisseur."
In addition, all owners of Panasonic Plasma TVs are covered by the Panasonic Plasma Concierge program which provides advice and answers from trained specialists to help users get on with the experience of enjoying HDTV's benefits. Panasonic is investing more than $15 million in this unique program, including upgrading its customer call center in Chesapeake, Virginia, enhancing its website and taking measures to improve the overall customer experience.
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