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December 19, 2011

Barcelona win FIFA Club World Cup

Photo: YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 18: Carles Puyol of Barcelona competes for an aerial ball with Neymar of Santos during the FIFA Club World Cup Final match between Santos and Barcelona at the Yokohama International Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Yokohama, Japan (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images. © 2011 Getty Images.)

Photo: YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 18: Fans watch the game during the FIFA Club World Cup Final match between Santos and Barcelona at the Yokohama International Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Yokohama, Japan (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images. © 2011 Getty Images.)

Photo: YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Barcelona controls the ball during the FIFA Club World Cup Final match between Santos and Barcelona at the Yokohama International Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Yokohama, Japan (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images. © 2011 Getty Images.)

Photo: YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 18: Neymar of Santos takes a shot during the FIFA Club World Cup 2011 Final match between Santos and Barcelona at International Stadium Yokohama on December 18, 2011 in Yokohama, Japan. (Photo by Getty Images for Sony. © 2011 Getty Images.)

Photo: YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 18: The FIFA Club World Cup Final between Santos and Barcelona at International Stadium Yokohama on December 18, 2011 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Lintao Zhang. © 2011 Getty Images.)

Barcelona were crowned FIFA Club World Cup winners when they thrashed Brazilian side Santos, 4-0, in Japan.

• The win confirms Barcelona’s standing as the best club team in the world.

“We played a complete game,” captain Carles Puyol said. “It was a good game, an intense game and we’re very happy with the result.”

The match between the European and South American champions in Yokohama had been billed as a showdown between Messi, widely acknowledged as the best player in the world, and Brazilian star Neymar. But it was no contest - with Messi the star of match - and named the tournament’s most valuable player - as Barcelona won the competition.

“Barcelona deserved to win. They are the best team in the world and we learned an important lesson,” said Neymar of Santos, Brazil.

• Futbol Club Barcelona (English: Football Club Barcelona), also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barca is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. While Santos Futebol Clube also known as Santos is a Brazilian professional football club based in Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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December 5, 2011

Mission:Impossible - Ghost Protocol — India Premiere

Photo: MUMBAI, INDIA - DECEMBER 04: Tom Cruise, Hollywood Actor at the red carpet of the special screening of his film Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol at IMAX Theatre on December 04, 2011 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Ritam Banerjee/Getty Images. © Getty Images for Paramount Pictures International).

Photo: MUMBAI, INDIA - DECEMBER 04: Tom Cruise, Hollywood Actor at the red carpet of the special screening of his film Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol at IMAX Theatre on December 04, 2011 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Ritam Banerjee/Getty Images. © Getty Images for Paramount Pictures International).

Photo: MUMBAI, INDIA - DECEMBER 04: Paula Patton, Hollywood Actor at the red carpet of the special screening of her film with Tom Cruise, Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol at IMAX Theatre on December 04, 2011 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Ritam Banerjee/Getty Images. © Getty Images for Paramount Pictures International).

Photo: MUMBAI, INDIA - DECEMBER 04: Paula Patton, Hollywood Actor at the red carpet of the special screening of her film with Tom Cruise, Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol at IMAX Theatre on December 04, 2011 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Ritam Banerjee/Getty Images. © Getty Images for Paramount Pictures International).

Photo: MUMBAI, INDIA - DECEMBER 04: Tom Cruise, Hollywood Actor at the red carpet of the special screening of his film Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol at IMAX Theatre on December 04, 2011 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Ritam Banerjee/Getty Images. © Getty Images for Paramount Pictures International).

Photo: MUMBAI, INDIA - DECEMBER 04: Anil Kapoor, Bollywood Actor with Paula Patton, Hollywood Actor at the red carpet of the special screening of their film with Tom Cruise, Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol at IMAX Theatre on December 04, 2011 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Ritam Banerjee/Getty Images. © Getty Images for Paramount Pictures International).

Photo: DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 07: Actor Anil Kapoor, director Brad Bird and actors Tom Cruise, Paula Patton and Simon Pegg attend the “Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol” Premiere during day one of the 8th Annual Dubai International Film Festival held at the Madinat Jumeriah Complex on December 7, 2011 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for DIFF. © 2011 Getty Images.)

• In the action-packed spy adventure Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, Tom Cruise returns in the starring role as Ethan Hunt and is joined by an international cast that includes Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton, Michael Nyqvist, Vladimir Mashkov, Josh Holloway, Anil Kapoor and Lea Seydoux. Mission:Impossible - Ghost Protocol is directed by Brad Bird and is written by Josh Appelbaum & Andre Nemec.

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December 4, 2011

Round the World Volvo Ocean Race: CAMPER Clinches Second Place in Leg One

Photos: CAMPER with Emirates Team New Zealand finish leg one of the Volvo Ocean Race in Cape Town, South Africa, second behind TELEFONICA. Photographer: Chris Cameron. © Chris Cameron 2011.

CAMPER skipper Chris Nicholson nursed his boat through heinous sea conditions overnight into Table Bay to clinch second place in Cape Town, South Africa, on Sunday after 21 days at sea.

CAMPER with Emirates Team New Zealand, throttled back overnight in winds gusting 35 knots and mountainous seas, but once daylight broke, they were up to speed and screamed across the finish to take 25 points to add to their four points earned for a third-place finish in the Iberdrola In-Port Race in Alicante, Spain, on October 29.

They are now in second place overall on the Volvo Ocean Race leaderboard with 29 points - two behind Team TELEFONICA who finished first on Saturday evening.

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October 27, 2011

Formula One World Championship ventures into new territory — India

Photo: Motorsport - F1 2011 - India Grand Prix - Buddh International Circuit - New Delhi, India. Photo Credit: DPPI. © DPPI Media.

Photo: Motorsport - F1 2011 - Spain Grand Prix. Petrov Vitaly (Russia) - Lotus Renault GO R31. Photo Credit: DPPI. © DPPI Media.

Photo: Motorsport - F1 2011 - European GP. Photo Credit: DPPI. © DPPI Media.

Photo: Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Red Bull Racing drives during the final practice session prior to qualifying for the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on April 17, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images. © Getty Images.

Photo: Jarno Trulli on track. 2011 Indian Grand Prix - Friday Buddh International Circuit, New Delhi, India. 28th October 2011. Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus Renault T128. Photo © Team Lotus/Steven Tee/LAT Photographic.

Photo: Grand Prix of India 2011. Red Bull Racing practice pitstops during previews to the Grand Prix of India 2011 in New Delhi, India on October 27, 2011. Photocredit: © Getty Images/Red Bull Content Pool.

Photo: Grand Prix of India 2011. Sebastian Vettel leads during the Grand Prix of India 2011 in New Delhi, India on October 30, 2011. Photocredit: © Getty Images/Red Bull Content Pool.

Photo: Grand Prix of India 2011. Race winner Sebastian Vettel (2nd R) celebrating on the podium with Red Bull Racing Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey (2nd L), second placed Jenson Button (L) of Great Britain and McLaren and third placed Fernando Alonso (R) of Spain and Ferrari following Indian Formula One Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit in New Delhi, India on October 30, 2011. Photocredit: © Getty Images/Red Bull Content Pool.

Photo: Grand Prix of India 2011. Sebastian Vettel of Germany celebrates in parc ferme after finishing first in the Grand Prix of India 2011 in New Delhi, India on October 30, 2011. Photocredit: © Getty Images/Red Bull Content Pool.

• The Formula One World Championship ventures into new territory this week with inaugural Indian Grand Prix, which takes place on October 30 at the Buddh International Circuit. The 5.137 km track is located some 40 km from the Indian capital, New Delhi, and has been built as part of a massive redevelopment of the Greater Noida area, which will eventually include residential and professional buildings.

The circuit layout has been designed by Hermann Tilke with extensive input from the Formula One teams and features several interesting features, including a 1.1 km straight that goes steeply downhill before rising uphill and a double apex cambered radial turn named the Parabolica. The wide track - at many points over 21m in width - also features marked changes of gradient over the course of a lap, so there is likely to be several overtaking opportunities.

• Meanwhile, French Carmaker RENAULT told the GlobalGiants.Com Publisher that since the Buddh International Circuit is a new addition to the calendar, a great deal of work must be completed at the factory before a car has even turned a wheel on the tarmac. This enables a good base power-train set-up to be determined and available track time to be maximised. So, Renault Sport F1 will use all the tools at its disposal, such as computer simulation and engine dyno running, to meet this objective.

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September 13, 2011

Miss Angola 2011, Leila Lopes is crowned Miss Universe 2011

Photo: Miss Universe Angola 2011, Leila Lopes is crowned the winner of the 2011 MISS UNIVERSE Competition by Miss Universe 2010, Ximena Navarrete. She celebrates on stage during the LIVE broadcast on NBC from Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 12, 2011. (Photographer: Patrick Prather. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP. Photo provided for display on GlobalGiants.Com by The Miss Universe Organization, New York.)

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September 10, 2011

Miss Universe 2011 Contestants prepare for the Competition in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Photo: Miss Universe Cyprus 2011, Andriani Karantoni, poses for a photo during the Welcome Event at Governor’s Palace in Sao Paulo, Brazil on August 29, 2011. She is preparing to compete in the 2011 MISS UNIVERSE Competition on September 12 at 9 p.m. ET broadcast LIVE on NBC from Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photographer: Richard D. Salyer. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP. Photo provided for display on GlobalGiants.Com by The Miss Universe Organization, New York.)

Photo: Miss Universe El Salvador 2011, Mayra Aldana pre-tapes in her National Costume onstage at Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo on September 7, 2011. She is preparing to compete in the 2011 MISS UNIVERSE Competition on September 12 at 9 p.m. ET broadcast LIVE on NBC from Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photographer: Darren Decker. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP. Photo provided for display on GlobalGiants.Com by The Miss Universe Organization, New York.)

Photo: Miss Universe Japan 2011, Maria Kamiyama pre-tapes in her National Costume onstage at Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo on September 7, 2011. She is preparing to compete in the 2011 MISS UNIVERSE Competition on September 12 at 9 p.m. ET broadcast LIVE on NBC from Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photographer: Darren Decker. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP. Photo provided for display on GlobalGiants.Com by The Miss Universe Organization, New York.)

Photo: Miss Universe India 2011, Vasuki Sunkavalli, rehearses the evening gown pattern at the Hilton San Paulo Morumbi in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 3, 2011. She will compete in the 2011 MISS UNIVERSE Competition on September 12 at 9 p.m. ET broadcast LIVE on NBC from Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photographer: Darren Decker. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP. Photo provided for display on GlobalGiants.Com by The Miss Universe Organization, New York.)

Photo: Miss Universe Chile 2011, Vanessa Ceruti; Miss Universe Peru 2011, Natalie Vertiz; Miss Universe Costa Rica 2011, Johanna Solano; Miss Universe Georgia 2011, Eka Gurtskaia; Miss Universe Kazakhstan 2011, Valeriya Aleinikova; Miss Universe Aruba 2011, Gillain Berry; Miss Universe China 2011, Luo Zilin; Miss Universe Russia 2011, Natalia Gantimurova; Miss Universe Tanzania 2011, Nelly Kamwelu; and Miss Universe Ukraine 2011, Olesia Stefanko; pose for a photo during the Welcome Event at Governor’s Palace in Sao Paulo, Brazil on August 29, 2011. They and other contestants will compete in the 2011 MISS UNIVERSE Competition on September 12 at 9 p.m. ET broadcast LIVE on NBC from Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photographer: Richard D. Salyer. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP. Photo provided for display on GlobalGiants.Com by The Miss Universe Organization, New York.)

Photo: Miss Universe China 2011, Luo Zilin, enjoys the Welcome Event at Governor’s Palace in Sao Paulo, Brazil on August 29, 2011. She will compete in the 2011 MISS UNIVERSE Competition on September 12 at 9 p.m. ET broadcast LIVE on NBC from Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photographer: Richard D. Salyer. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP. Photo provided for display on GlobalGiants.Com by The Miss Universe Organization, New York.)

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August 14, 2011

Race Around the World — Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12

All the participating teams are busy fine-tuning their preparations for a race that will cover 39,000 nautical miles, visit 10 countries and finish in Galway, Ireland in July 2012.

Photo: Cascais, Portugal. 30th July 2011. Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing starts its 2000 mile qualifying sail. Photo Credit: Ian Roman/Volvo Ocean Race.

Photo: Groupama 4, skippered by Franck Cammas. Photo Credit: Yvan Zedda.

Photo: Delta Lloyd passes the finishing line.

Photo: Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing unveils its state-of-the-art Volvo Open 70 in Portofino, Italy. Photo Credit: Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing.

Photo: Telefonica Blue at the start of the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race. Photo Credit: Rick Tomlinson.

Photo: Solent, UK. 8th August 2011. Team Sanya training for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12. Photo Credit: Tim Stonton/Volvo Ocean Race.

Photo: PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG Propulsion training onboard Mar Mostro off Newport, Rhode Island, USA. Photo Credit: Dan Armstrong.

• The next Volvo Ocean Race will start in the Spanish port of Alicante in the autumn of 2011 and finish in Galway, Ireland during the summer of 2012.

• The course will include stopovers in Cape Town (South Africa), Abu Dhabi (UAE), Sanya (China), Auckland (New Zealand), Itajai (Brazil), Miami (USA), Lisbon (Portugal) and Lorient (France).

• The first 31,250 nautical-mile race first took place over 37 years ago (as the Whitbread Round the World Race 1973-74), testing the crews against some of the most ferocious elements that man can encounter.

• The 2011-12 race will be the 11th edition of the event.

• The design of the boat is regulated and the boat is built for speed.

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July 21, 2011

DreamWorks Animation's upcoming feature film "Monkeys of Mumbai" to be directed by Kevin Lima

Photo: Left to Right: Lisa Stewart (Producer), Paul Berges (Writer), Gurinder Chadha (Writer), Kevin Lima (Director), A. R. Rahman (EP/Composer), Stephen Schwartz (EP/Lyricist), Chris Chase (Producer). Location: Glendale, CA, USA.

• DreamWorks Animation today announced in Glendale, California, that Kevin Lima (Enchanted, Tarzan) will direct the upcoming feature film Monkeys of Mumbai (working title), the studio’s first-ever Bollywood-style animated musical adventure.

Lisa Stewart (Turbo, Monsters vs. Aliens) and Chris Chase (Enchanted, Tarzan) will serve as producers on the project. Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Prince of Egypt, Enchanted) is serving as executive producer and lyricist, A. R. Rahman (127 Hours, Slumdog Millionaire, Bombay Dreams) is serving as executive producer and composer, and Gurinder Chadha & Paul Berges (Bride & Prejudice, Bend It Like Beckham) are writing the feature project.

Inspired by the great Indian epic tale of The Ramayana - but retold through the point of view of its monkeys - Monkeys of Mumbai revolves around two common monkeys who become unlikely heroes in a last ditch effort to stop an ancient, thought-to-be-mythical demon from conquering the world.

DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including animated feature films, meant for audiences around the world. All of DreamWorks Animation’s feature films are now being produced in 3D.

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June 27, 2011

Horse Race in France: Prix de Diane 2011

Photo: On the finish line of the Prix de Diane Longines 2011, the winner Maxime Guyon on Golden Lilac.

Photo: Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan, Longines Ambassadress of Elegance, during the Prix de Diane 2011 with her elegant hat, made by the French milliner Sophie Papiernik.

Photo: View of the stand of Chantilly racecourse during the Prix de Diane Longines 2011.

Maxime Guyon riding Golden Lilac won the Prix de Diane Longines at the Chantilly, France, Racecourse.

The Prix de Diane, sometimes referred to as the French Oaks, is a flat horse race in France. It is run at Chantilly over a distance of 2,100 metres, and it is scheduled to take place each year in June.

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June 16, 2011

Discovery Channel: LIFE ON A WIRE — Death-Defying Stunts

Photo: Nik Wallenda walking high wire towards crane. (© Discovery Channel.)

Photo: Nik Wallenda practices walking on the ferris wheel. (Photographer: Donaven Staab, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in house photographer. © Discovery Channel.)

Photo: Episode Wheel of Death. Nik recovering from slip on Wheel of Death. (© Discovery Channel.)

Nik Wallenda doesn’t want to die. It just looks that way sometimes. He’s seventh generation of the legendary acrobatic family The Flying Wallendas, and is on a mission to bring his famous family’s skill, passion and showmanship to a new 21st Century audience.

On Wednesday, June 22, Discovery Channel will sneak peek LIFE ON A WIRE, a limited series commissioned by Discovery Channel that profiles Nik and his incredible family. Produced by RelativityREAL for Discovery, additional episodes are set to air later in 2011 on the network.

• LIFE ON A WIRE shows how, through the help of his entire family, Nik creates spectacular acts that cheat death through science, skill and discipline.

The success of any of Nik’s acts — and, indeed, his very life — is dependent upon meticulous preparations that include engineering and wind speed analysis, conducted with a crew that includes his chief engineer (his uncle Mike), and his safety coordinator (his father Terry).

This past weekend, Nik and his mother Delilah made headlines around the world as they successfully walked a high wire in Puerto Rico.

Says Nik, “People ask me all the time - why do you do this? Why do you risk your life? My family has been doing this for seven generations. I was born doing it; it’s really all I know. It’s in my blood, it’s who I am and I can’t imagine doing anything else.”

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June 11, 2011

World Renowned Drivers Battle for Supremacy at Eldora Speedway

Photo: Drivers participate in a four-wide parade lap prior to the running of Prelude To The Dream at Eldora Speedway on June 8, 2011 in Rossburg, Ohio. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images For True Speed Communications. © 2011 Getty Images.)

Photo: Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 US Army Chevrolet, drives during qualifying before the running of Prelude To The Dream at Eldora Speedway on June 8, 2011 in Rossburg, Ohio. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images For True Speed Communications. © 2011 Getty Images.)

Photo: A tire from the car driven by Tony Kanaan (not pictured) bounces in front of Justin Allgaier, driver of the #31 Brandt Chevrolet, during the Prelude To The Dream at Eldora Speedway on June 8, 2011 in Rossburg, Ohio. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images For True Speed Communications. © 2011 Getty Images.)

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May 2, 2011

World Motorcycle Championship Season Begins

Photo: Valentino Rossi of Italy and Ducati Marlboro Team rounds the bend during the free practice of MotoGP of Portugal in Estoril Circuit on April 29, 2011 in Estoril, Portugal. (Photo by Mirco Lazzari GP/Getty Images. © 2011 Getty Images).

Photo: Valentino Rossi of Italy and Ducati Marlboro Team in action in Losail Circuit during the Qatar GP for the start of 2011 World Motorcycle Championship season (Photo by Mirco Lazzari. © Mirco Lazzari & Getty Images).

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April 24, 2011

2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup

Photo: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #33 BB&T Chevrolet, leads Michael Waltrip, driver of the #15 Aaron’s Auburn National Champions Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 17, 2011 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR. © 2011 Getty Images.)

Photo: Cars race during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Goody’s Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on April 3, 2011 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Chris Trotman. © 2011 Getty Images.)

Photo: Carl Edwards, driver of the #60 Roush Fenway Racing Ford, leads Kevin Harvick, driver of the #33 Rheem Pool & Spa Heaters Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Royal Purple 300 at Auto Club Speedway on March 26, 2011 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images for NASCAR. © 2011 Getty Images.)

Photo: Carl Edwards, driver of the #60 Fastenal Ford, celebrates with a flip after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 8, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images for NASCAR. © 2011 Getty Images.)

Photo: A young race fan stands by the car of Joey Logano, driver of the #20 GameStop Toyota, on pit road prior to the NASCAR Nationwide Series Royal Purple 300 at Auto Club Speedway on March 26, 2011 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images. © 2011 Getty Images.)

Photo: Elliott Sadler, driver of the #2 OneMain Financial Chevrolet, and Clint Bowyer, driver of the #33 Rheem Chevrolet, lead the field to start the NASCAR Nationwide Series Aaron’s 312 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 16, 2011 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR. © 2011 Getty Images.)

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April 18, 2011

CAMPER gets ready for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012

Photos: Yacht “CAMPER” with Emirates Team New Zealand. Skipper Chris Nicholson takes the new 3rd generation Volvo Open 70 yacht for its first sail in the Hauraki Gulf in New Zealand. Photo © Chris Cameron 2011.

CAMPER is the first Volvo Open 70 that has been launched for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12. This was also the first opportunity to see the yacht’s full graphic design. Her striking graphics are from the pen of world leading British studio Farrow.

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April 6, 2011

Miss Universe 2011 Pageant: Sao Paulo, Brazil, is Getting Ready to Host the Event

The Miss Universe 2011 contest will be held in Brazil.

Photo: Ximena Navarrete, Miss Mexico 2010, of Guadalajara, is crowned Miss UNIVERSE 2010, and becomes the 59th MISS UNIVERSE. Her spectacular year long reign will include traveling throughout the country making special appearances on behalf of the Miss Universe Organization, its sponsors and affiliated charities. Credit: MISS UNIVERSE Organization. Photographer: Darren Decker. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP.

Photo: Ximena Navarrete, Miss Mexico 2010, of Guadalajara, is crowned Miss UNIVERSE 2010, and becomes the 59th MISS UNIVERSE. Her spectacular year long reign will include traveling throughout the country making special appearances on behalf of the Miss Universe Organization, its sponsors and affiliated charities. Credit: MISS UNIVERSE Organization. Photographer: Greg Harbaugh. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP.

• The MISS UNIVERSE pageant is a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal joint venture.

Contestants from more than 80 countries around the world will travel to Brazil for almost a month of activities.

“I am very pleased to announce our partnership with media conglomerate Grupo Bandeirantes de Comunicacao and the selection of Sao Paulo as the host location for Miss Universe 2011,” said the pageant’s owner, Donald J. Trump. “Brazil is rapidly becoming an economic powerhouse and is a great place to do business. This decade, Brazil is hosting three of the greatest and most-watched worldwide events: the World Cup, the Summer Olympic Games and now, to kick it all off, Miss Universe.”

“Grupo Bandeirantes is delighted that we have reached an agreement with the Miss Universe Organization to host the Miss Universe 2011 pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil,” said the network’s president, Joao Carlos Saad. “We believe it is fitting for Brazil to set the stage for this glamorous event, and we look forward to showing the contestants, and the almost 200 countries around the world who watch the pageant every year, the exciting and vibrant culture of our beautiful country.”

Photo: Ximena Navarrete, Miss Mexico 2010, of Guadalajara, is crowned Miss UNIVERSE 2010, and becomes the 59th MISS UNIVERSE. Her spectacular year long reign will include traveling throughout the country making special appearances on behalf of the Miss Universe Organization, its sponsors and affiliated charities. Credit: MISS UNIVERSE Organization. Photographer: Darren Decker. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP.

Donald J. Trump, NBC Universal, and Miss Universe Organization President, Paula M. Shugart, have announced that the 60th Annual MISS UNIVERSE Competition will air live from Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 12, 2011.

At the conclusion of the telecast, Miss Universe 2010, Ximena Navarrete from Mexico, will crown her successor.

Meanwhile, Chinese Laundry has been named the Official Footwear Sponsor of the MISS UNIVERSE and MISS USA 2011 Pageants.

• “MISS UNIVERSE”, “MISS USA”, and “MISS TEEN USA” are registered trademarks of Miss Universe L.P., LLLP.

The pictures appearing above are the property of and have been provided for display on GlobalGiants.Com by:

• The Miss Universe Organization, 1370 Avenue of the Americas, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10019, U.S.A.

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March 26, 2011

Japan Disaster: Global Music Effort Launches "Songs for Japan" Album on iTunes to Support Disaster Relief Efforts of Japanese Red Cross

In a major global music relief effort to benefit those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, over 30 of the biggest names in contemporary music have joined together for the worldwide release of “Songs for Japan,” an unprecedented compilation of 38 chart-topping hits and classic tracks, available worldwide on the iTunes Store for $9.99 starting today. Proceeds from the album’s sale will benefit the disaster relief efforts of the Japanese Red Cross Society.

The “Songs for Japan” track listing features an all-star lineup:

1. John Lennon “Imagine”
2. U2 “Walk On”
3. Bob Dylan “Shelter From The Storm”
4. Red Hot Chili Peppers “Around The World”
5. Lady Gaga “Born This Way”
6. Beyonce “Irreplaceable”
7. Bruno Mars “Talking To The Moon”
8. Katy Perry “Firework”
9. Rihanna “Only Girl (In The World)”
10. Justin Timberlake “Like I Love You”
11. Madonna “Miles Away”
12. David Guetta “When Love Takes Over”
13. Eminem “Love The Way You Lie”
14. Bruce Springsteen “Human Touch”
15. Josh Groban “Awake”
16. Keith Urban “Better Life”
17. Black Eyed Peas “One Tribe”
18. Pink “Sober”
19. Cee Lo Green “It’s Ok”
20. Lady Antebellum “I Run To You”
21. Bon Jovi “What Do You Got?”
22. Foo Fighters “My Hero”
23. R.E.M. “Man On The Moon”
24. Nicki Minaj “Save Me”
25. Sade “By Your Side”
26. Michael Buble “Hold On”
27. Justin Bieber “Pray”
28. Adele “Make You Feel My Love”
29. Enya “If I Could Be Where You Are”
30. Elton John “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me”
31. John Mayer “Waiting On The World To Change”
32. Queen “Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)”
33. Kings Of Leon “Use Somebody”
34. Sting “Fragile”
35. Leona Lewis “Better In Time”
36. Ne-Yo “One In A Million”
37. Shakira “Whenever, Wherever”
38. Norah Jones “Sunrise”

Proceeds from “Songs for Japan” will be directed to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support its disaster relief efforts. The society will use the funds for the ongoing provision of immediate relief and for eventual recovery support to the affected population. The artists participating on “Songs for Japan,” the music labels and music publishers have waived their royalties and proceeds from the worldwide sales of the album to ensure that the Japanese Red Cross Society receives as much support as possible from this global initiative.

Source: Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and EMI Music.

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March 14, 2011

adidas Unveils "all adidas" Brand Campaign, its Largest Ever Marketing Effort

• adidas today unveiled the “all adidas” global brand campaign. The campaign showcases adidas’ distinctive presence across different cultures and lifestyles fusing the world of sports, music and fashion.

The new campaign, launching March 16, captures the passion athletes, musicians and artists put into their “game”.

The campaign is directed by Romain Gavras and features the song “Civilization” by French electronic band Justice.

The campaign is built around a 30- and 60-second TV commercial and a two-minute extended online version.

“Today’s consumers are not one-dimensional,” said Patrik Nilsson, president of adidas America. “They live across the cultural spectrum and that’s where adidas has its edge. The adidas brand extends beyond sports and ‘all adidas’ celebrates this breadth of passion from athletes, musicians, artists and beyond. The new campaign allows us to create stronger, truer connections with the consumer by encouraging and celebrating a mix of interests and passions central to their lives.”

• adidas designs and develops a broad range of athletic and fashion footwear, apparel and accessories. Brand adidas is part of the adidas Group that includes adidas, Reebok, TaylorMade and Rockport.

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March 9, 2011

University of Oregon hosts NIKE Clash of the Champions

Photo: Roger Federer serves the ball during the Clash of Champions at Matthew Knight Arena on March 8, 2011 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo © 2011 Steve Dykes/Getty Images).

Photo: Roger Federer returns the shot of Rafael Nadal during their match at the Clash of Champions at Matthew Knight Arena on March 8, 2011 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo © 2011 Steve Dykes/Getty Images).

Photo: Rafael Nadal returns the shot of Roger Federer during their match at the Clash of Champions at Matthew Knight Arena on March 8, 2011 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo © 2011 Steve Dykes/Getty Images).

Photo: Maria Sharapova returns the shot of Victoria Azarenka during their match at the Clash of Champions at Matthew Knight Arena on March 8, 2011 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo © 2011 Steve Dykes/Getty Images).

Photo: (L to R) Victoria Azarenka, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova play in a mixed doubles match as John McEnroe sits in the referees chair during the Clash of Champions at Matthew Knight Arena on March 8, 2011 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo © 2011 Steve Dykes/Getty Images).

Photo: Roger Federer cheers on John McEnroe from the referees chair during the Clash of Champions at Matthew Knight Arena on March 8, 2011 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo © 2011 Steve Dykes/Getty Images).

The University of Oregon’s sparkling new facility hosted four of the biggest stars from the professional tennis circuit, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova, and Victoria Azarenka, who appeared March 8 in the “NIKE Clash of the Champions.” The event featured Sharapova and Azarenka playing a singles set, followed by a mixed doubles set and then a men’s singles set between the top two players in the world, Nadal and Federer.

“The NIKE Clash of the Champions is one of the most unique events we could dream of hosting,” University of Oregon Director of Athletics Rob Mullens told the media gathered to cover the event.

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March 4, 2011

Apple Launches iPad 2

New Design is Thinner, Lighter & Faster with FaceTime, Smart Covers & 10 Hour Battery.

Apple today introduced iPad 2, the next generation of its device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading ebooks and more. iPad 2 features an entirely new design that is 33 percent thinner and up to 15 percent lighter than the original iPad, while maintaining the same 9.7-inch LED-backlit LCD screen.

With the new front and rear cameras, iPad 2 users can now make FaceTime calls to millions of iPhone 4, iPod touch and Mac users so they can see family and friends anywhere there is Wi-Fi.

iPad 2 with Wi-Fi will be available on March 11 in the USA, while it will be available in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK on March 25; and later in more countries around the world.

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March 3, 2011

Coca-Cola Music: One Band. 24 Hours. A Brand New Song Inspired By Fans Across The World.

Photo: Maroon 5.

• On March 22 live from London, Coca-Cola and the band, Maroon 5, are bringing fans from around the world together.

For one epic session, fans will be invited to inspire the band “Maroon 5” as they compose an original song from start to finish in just 24 hours. Enabled by innovative interactive projection technology, fans will be given a virtual all-access pass to the studio by visiting www.coca-cola.com/music, where they will be able to interact with the band and lend their creative inspiration to lyrics, riffs and rhythms for the new song. They’ll get to contribute throughout the process and, at the end of 24 hours, will have helped inspire a hot new Maroon 5 track to share with the world.

The 24hr Session is part of “Coca-Cola Music,” an innovative new music program from Coca-Cola that will give teens the inside track on the creation of music and the opportunity to view the industry’s leading artists at work.

“Coca-Cola has a long history of using the power of music to bring people together from around the world in the most relevant and compelling ways,” said Joe Belliotti, Director of Global Entertainment Marketing, The Coca-Cola Company. “We are excited to be working with Maroon 5. They have a huge global following and a strong track record of producing great music. They have worked closely with us to help shape the event and ensure the session will be a fun and engaging experience for fans no matter where in the world they are.”

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