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PHOTO: More than 300 American Medical Association medical students and residents from across the USA converge on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to improve access to health care for America's patients. The medical students and residents visit more than 200 congressional and Senate offices urging legislators to cover the uninsured, preserve access to care for seniors by reforming the Medicare physician payment system, and pass effective reforms to help ease the medical student debt burden.
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By Invitation Only Screening included special Presentation to the African American Museum of Dallas.
IRVING, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Time Warner Cable and The History Channel(R) premiered the new History Channel documentary USS CONSTELLATION: BATTLING FOR FREEDOM, February 8th at the Angelika Film Center in Dallas to a select audience in honor of Black History Month.
Photo: The History Channel and Time Warner Cable Houston honor The African American Museum at the screening of USS Constellation: Battling for Freedom. L to R -- Antwan Edward, Time Warner Mead Rust, AETN, Jill Morgan, Time Warner, Gary Underwood, Time Warner, Dr. Harry J. Robinson, President and CEO African American Museum, Andy Chambers, Time Warner, Dr. Kim Gilmore, AETN, Joe Lengfellner, Time Warner, Elizabeth Manley, AETN, Cleo Thomas, Time Warner, Augustine Jalomo, Time Warner, Clem Maddox, Time Warner.
The program, which premiered to a national audience Saturday, February 10 at 7pm (CT) on The History Channel, explores the little-known story of the U.S. Navy's Africa squadron, dedicated to ending the slave trade stemming from the west coast of Africa, prior to the beginning of the Civil War.
Complete with historical accounts, interviews with experts and re-enactments, the film examines the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, which is believed to be responsible for the enslavement of more than 15 million Africans over its tragic four hundred year history.
The History Channel(R) is one of the leading cable television networks featuring compelling original, non-fiction specials and series that bring history to life in a powerful and entertaining manner across multiple platforms.
Time Warner Cable owns and manages cable systems serving 14.4 million subscribers in 33 states. Time Warner Cable is a subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. (NYSE:TWX) . [GlobalGiants.com]
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Polycom V700 ideal for small and medium businesses, teleworkers, and broad deployment at large organizations.
PHOTO: POLYCOM V700
PLEASANTON, Calif., Feb. 12 -- Polycom, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCM) , the world's leading provider of unified collaborative communications solutions, today announced a new executive desktop video conferencing and collaboration solution designed for businesses wanting to add the productivity enhancing benefits of video communications at the desktop. The Polycom V700(TM) is a complete, all-in-one system featuring business- quality video conferencing, an integrated display that can double as a PC monitor, integrated camera, microphones and speakers, and content sharing capabilities. The Polycom V700 is currently available for order worldwide through qualified Polycom channel partners. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Photo: The February 19 issue of Newsweek (on newsstands February 12), 'The Hidden War With Iran,' finds that although a shadowy war between the United States and Iran may already be unfolding on the chaotic battleground of Iraq, the recent history of diplomacy between the two nations offers a surprising degree of hope for détente. Plus, the 'real' John Edwards, how an astronaut snapped, the strange saga of Anna Nicole Smith and the boomer generation’s own brand of irreverent comedy. [GlobalGiants.com]
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PHOTO: CertainTeed Corporation, North America's leading manufacturer of interior and exterior building products, will be the primary sponsor on Joe Nemechek's No. 13 Chevrolet during the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup season. [GlobalGiants.com]
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The Scholar Ship -- Multicultural Study Abroad Program -- to Make Maiden Voyage from Athens in September 2007.
BALTIMORE, Feb 7 -- The Scholar Ship today announced the lease of a 29,000-ton ocean liner that will become the first oceangoing education program developed specifically for an international student body. The application deadline for the September voyage is April 30.
PHOTO: A rendering of The Scholar Ship -- the 660-foot (201 meters) ocean liner transformed to accommodate 600 undergraduate and graduate students in a multicultural academic and living environment.
The Scholar Ship will transform the 660-foot (201 meters) ocean liner to accommodate 600 undergraduate and graduate students in a multicultural academic and living environment. The ship, which will be re-named The Scholar Ship, has 389 staterooms that can accommodate 778 students and faculty, as well as 416 crew members. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. provides funding and operational support for The Scholar Ship.
The Scholar Ship will make its maiden voyage in September 2007 from Piraeus (Athens), Greece and sail westward on a compelling itinerary that includes stops in Lisbon, Portugal; Panama City, Panama; Guayaquil, Ecuador; Papeete, Tahiti; Suva, Fiji; Sydney, Australia; Shanghai, China; and Okinawa and Kobe, Japan. In addition to the program's extensive onboard curriculum, each port of call provides a distinct educational platform from which students engage in academic field study, shore excursions, and independent travel.
Seven highly respected international universities have collaborated on the development of The Scholar Ship's rigorous onboard and port programs. The Scholar Ship's Consortium of Academic Stewards includes the University of California, Berkeley (United States), Macquarie University (Australia), Fudan University (China), Tecnologico de Monterrey (Mexico), Al Akhawayn University (Morocco), University of Ghana (Sub-Saharan Africa), and Cardiff University (United Kingdom). [GlobalGiants.com]
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Photo: The ING Renault F1 Team roars into F1 with a spectacular Amsterdam launch of its R27 racer, aiming for continued on-track success. The ING Renault F1 Team nailed its new colours to the mast with the launch of the all-new R27 F1 car and a striking visual identity. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Meredith Artley to Accelerate Integration of Print and Online Newsrooms.
Photo: Meredith Artley.
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 6 -- The Los Angeles Times Media Group today announced new editorial appointments to reinforce the company's print and Web integration strategy. Meredith Artley, Paris-based digital development director of the New York Times Co.'s International Herald Tribune (IHT) and former associate editor of NYTimes.com, will lead online newsroom and manage the day-to-day editorial operations in the newly created position of Executive Editor, latimes.com. She will oversee an expansion of the staff and redesign of the website as well as play a key role in integrating print and online resources. [GlobalGiants.com]
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PHOTO: Ryland Angel: A New Face in Pop Classical. Temporarily leaving the world's opera stages behind, Ryland's self-titled debut for EMI/Manhattan Records showcases his pop sensibility -- Album release and PBS special 'Heavenly Voices' due in March 2007. [GlobalGiants.com]
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KEMPELE, Finland, February 5 -- Are you getting enough exercise? According to the World Health Organisation at least 60% of the global population fails to achieve 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise every day; an amount the American College of Sports Medicine recommend for basic health maintenance. Polar Electro, pioneer and leading innovator of sports instruments and heart rate monitors, today announced the launch of the POLAR AW200, a wrist watch that uses new Activity Technology to sense your body movement and help you develop a better understanding of how much and how beneficial your exercise is.
PHOTO: Polar AW 200 Activity Watch.
For Polar, a company well known by athletes, sports professionals and fitness enthusiasts, the AW200 is a completely new product targeted for people who are keen to maintain their basic health and fitness.
The Polar AW200 will be available in April through Polar authorised resellers across Europe, North America and Canada.
Headquartered near Oulu in Finland, Polar operates internationally in over 80 countries, employing more than 1200 people worldwide. [GlobalGiants.com]
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PHOTO: On the heels of its successful first designer collection, Abaete for Payless, Payless has doubled its designer offering through a partnership with designer Lela Rose. The Lela Rose for Payless collection debuted at New York Fashion Week and includes five styles that feature a unique mix of fabrics and textures such as tweed, wool twill, patent leathers and man-tailored details. The line will be offered at traditional Payless prices and be available in Payless Stores this August. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Goodyear to Continue as Exclusive Tire Supplier into Next Decade.
PHOTO: In this photo provided by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Robert Keegan, Goodyear Chairman and CEO prepares to sign a contract extension for the company to continue as the exclusive tire used in NASCAR's top three racing series for the next five years. Looking on are Mike Helton, President of NASCAR and NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip. The announcement was made during Goodyear's annual dealer conference in Orlando, FL on February 3, 2007.
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PHOTO: Steve Forbes with His Highness the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, who has pledged his patronage for the Forbes CEO Middle East Forum. [GlobalGiants.com]
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NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- The Recording Academy(R) teamed up with Sony BMG Music Entertainment to release the 2007 GRAMMY(R) Nominees CD, which celebrates many of the year's GRAMMY-nominated artists and songs.
Photo: 2007 Grammy Nominees CD.
Scanning at more than 77,000 units this week -- this year's compilation has started off very strong with a #1 debut on the Billboard Top Compilation Albums and a #4 debut on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the CD will benefit the MusiCares Foundation(R) and the GRAMMY Foundation(R).
The disc contains many of the most widely recognized GRAMMY categories. The 23 tracks from the 2007 GRAMMY Nominees CD represent nominees from the Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Best New Artist, Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals categories. The CD is made possible by a special arrangement with all of the major music distribution companies and rotates distributors from year to year.
The 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held on Feb. 11, 2007, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, and will be broadcast in high-definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).
Established in 1957, the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc., also known as The Recording Academy, is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards, The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. [GlobalGiants.com]
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A New Line of Premium Haircolor Products With a Revolutionary Weekly Anti-fade Colorglaze.
NEW YORK, February 1 -- Revlon Colorist celebrated its launch January 31 with Sheryl Crow, one of the music industry's biggest stars.
PHOTO: Sheryl Crow, the new spokesperson for Revlon Colorist.
According to the company, Revlon Colorist is the first-to-market haircolor system that delivers fade resistant color, and Revlon Colorist provides a base of rich, radiant all over color that stays refreshed and shining for up to six weeks with a 2-minute application of Colorglaze once a week in place of regular conditioner. Each kit comes with salon-quality, permanent haircolor plus a shade-matched Colorglaze. The line is available in 26 vibrant shades.
The product will be supported by a multi-media campaign that will include television, print, in-store and internet placements featuring Crow's original version of the Buddy Holly hit "Not Fade Away." The campaign was shot by famed photographer Ellen Von Unworth in Nashville and New York.
Revlon(R) is a worldwide cosmetics, skin care, fragrance and personal care products company. Revlon brands include Revlon(R), Almay(R), Ultima II(R), Mitchum(R), Charlie(R) and Flex(R), which are sold worldwide. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Society Favorites Amanda Hearst and Lauren Bush.
NEW YORK, February 1 -- Lilly Pulitzer(R) has announced the new faces of its Spring 2007 campaign, Amanda Hearst, publishing heiress and celebrity model and Lauren Bush, fashion model and niece of President George W. Bush. In the Spring 2007 marketing campaign, Hearst and Bush define the authentic Palm Beach lifestyle, for which the Lilly Pulitzer brand is known. The two models are featured throughout the pages of the catalog shot on location in the shopping Vias of Palm Beach.
PHOTO: Lilly Pulitzer(R) announces the faces for the Spring 2007 Campaign: Society Favorites Amanda Hearst and Lauren Bush.
"For our Spring 2007 catalog, it wasn't just about putting celebrities on our pages, it was about telling a story, conveying a lifestyle that resonates with our consumers" said James Bradbeer, Jr., president of Lilly Pulitzer. "Amanda and Lauren both lead the life of a social butterfly, and do so in a way that exudes sophistication and class. They have an elevated taste level which marries well with our authentic Palm Beach design philosophy."
Lilly Pulitzer's current offering includes women's wear, children's wear, accessories and footwear, and a bedding and bath collection. Lilly Pulitzer is sold in major department stores including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's, as well as upscale specialty shops and clubs in the USA. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Joins Elizabeth Hurley, Carolyn Murphy, Liya Kebede, Gwyneth Paltrow and Anja Rubik.
NEW YORK -- Aerin Lauder, Senior Vice President, Creative Director, Estee Lauder, has announced that the brand has signed Hilary Rhoda as a new face of Estee Lauder. Hilary will be featured in advertising campaigns for skincare and makeup beginning August 2007.
"Hilary is one of fashion's brightest stars," said Ms. Lauder. "Her sophisticated all-American look has captivated the attention of the fashion and beauty world in a very short time. Hilary is perfect for Estee Lauder."
Hilary's image has been captured by many of fashion's leading photographers including: Steven Meisel, Mario Testino, Craig McDean, Mert & Marcus, David Sims, Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin, Peter Lindbergh, Patrick Demarchalier, and Arthur Elgort. She has appeared on the cover of Italian Vogue and French Vogue and in the pages of fashion publications across North America, Europe and Asia including American Vogue, Chinese Vogue, W, Harper's Bazaar, V Magazine, I-D and Numero.
In addition to Hilary, Estee Lauder's current models - Elizabeth Hurley, Carolyn Murphy, Liya Kebede, Gwyneth Paltrow and Anja Rubik -- will continue to represent the brand in various global advertising campaigns.
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. The Company's products are sold in over 130 countries and territories under well-recognized brand names. [GlobalGiants.com]
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PHOTO: DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, 25 JANUARY 2007 - (fltr) E. Neville Isdell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Coca-Cola Company, USA, Jamshyd N. Godrej, Chairman and Managing Director, Godrej & Boyce, India, Jim Leape, Director-General, WWF International, World Wide Fund for Nature, Switzerland, Jeff Seabright, Vice-President, Coca-Cola Company, USA, captured during a meeting at the Annual Meeting 2007 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 25, 2007. (© World Economic Forum, Photo Remy Steinegger) [GlobalGiants.com]
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PHOTO: DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, 25 JANUARY 2007 - Caterina Fake, Founder, Flickr, USA captured during the session 'CNN Connects: Our Networked World' at the Annual Meeting 2007 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 25, 2007. (© World Economic Forum) [GlobalGiants.com]
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PHOTO: DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, 25 JANUARY 2007 - Mohammad Khatami captured during the workspace session 'Rules for a Global Neighbourhood in a Multicultural World' at the Annual Meeting 2007 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 25, 2007. (© World Economic Forum, Photo Remy Steineggerm) [GlobalGiants.com]
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