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1. Miami International University of Art & Design and Fit Miami present student designed- "The Art of January 14, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Marcia Gomez Director of Public Relations Tel: 305-428-5676 magomez@aii.edu ____________________________________________________________ Miami, FL – January 8, 2008 – Miami International University of Art & Design and Fit Miami present student designed- “The Art of Running – The Running Man Project” to be displayed along the 26 miles of the ING Marathon on January 27. Miami International University of Art & Design is doing its part in the fight against childhood obesity. The Running Man Project is a unique convergence... (read more) Author: Marcia Gomez

2. Nintendo DS Lite dual-screen handheld game console November 05, 2007 The new Nintendo DS Lite dual-screen handheld game console coming from Nintendo is a slimmer, brighter, design to be aesthetically sleeker targeting broader commercial audiences. Launched in January 26, 2006, in Japan, this model succeeded in receiving a huge applause in the electronic market. This resulted in launching Nintendo DS Lite later in Japan, Australia, North America, Europe, New Zealand, Singapore, and defined regions in South America, the Middle East and Korea. A whopping record sale of 34.93 million units was recorded by September 2007, which was something unheard in the industry.... (read more) Author: carly charu

3. Balloons, tunes and drummers: festival fever Switzerland November 05, 2007 Though of course Switzerland is one nation, its 26 cantons, each of which has a considerable amount of autonomy, cling proudly to their individual culture and traditions and continue to celebrate both historic and modern festivals. Every January strange brightly coloured objects can be seen floating in the skies of Chateau d'Oex, a small alpine town nestled in the Bernese Oberland, close to its better known neighbour Gstaad. Chateau d'Oex's International Hot Air Balloon Festival is the worlds' premier hot air ballooning event, which attracts over 100 balloons from 15 different countries.... (read more) Author: Andrew Regan

4. Delhi: A City Of Countless Wonders June 11, 2007 As the second largest metropolis in India, Delhi has a vast amount to explore. From its rich history and culture to truly thrilling seasonal attractions, anyone who visits Delhi is sure to come away with an experience unlike any other. For instance, Delhi hosts a number of spectacular celebrations and National events throughout the year. Republic Day (26 January) has a large cultural and military parade, while Independence Day - held on August 15th - invites everyone to celebrate by flying kites - a symbol of freedom. The Qutub is another cultural event which is held every September and ... (read more) Author: Adam Singleton

5. GM sells more than 2.2 million vehicles from January to April 2007 April 25, 2007 According to preliminary sales figures released earlier this week, General Motors sold a record of 2.26 million cars and trucks, along with their GM truck accessories, around the world this year from January to April. GM global first quarter sales were up 67,000 vehicles, or 3 percent, compared with sales of 2.19 million in the first quarter of 2006. GM Vice President John Middlebrook said GM’s posted record sales in the first quarter was driven by exceptionally strong demand in emerging markets such as the global sales, service and marketing operations. He further said the company saw ... (read more) Author: Gertrude Sayer

6. The Best Place In The World March 23, 2007 THE BEST PLACE IN THE WORLD by Florante Alumia When I first read the web site of Canadian Embassy, I was overwhelmed by what I discovered. The said web site proudly announced that Canada was recently chosen as "The Best Place in the World to Live In" for a few consecutive years. It boasted of Canada’s stable economy, best health care system, efficient government, rich natural resources, magnificent parks and others. I set aside my great American dream and planned to live in Canada instead. I applied for a Canadian tourist visa to visit my girlfriend who migrated to C... (read more) Author: florante alumia

7. Volkswagen's Passenger Cars still leads in Tougher Market Segment in SA March 05, 2007 Last February 2007 Volkswagen—Europe’s largest automaker and producer of quality Volkswagen water pump --- was able to sell a total of 36,653 new passenger cars in South Africa which is lower than its sale in January 2007 by 10.7 percent and in turn lower than its February 2006 sale by 0.5 percent. But despite the decline the February 2007 sales shows a growth in the passenger market of 3.26% compared to the same period in 2006. According to Mike Gledinning, Director Sales and Marketing, Volkswagen of SA, “In analyzing the market, it is firstly important to note that February contained ... (read more) Author: Natalie Anderson

8. FORESEEING THE IMPACT OF PROPOSED SEC DISCLOSURE RULES February 19, 2007 Upper Saddle River, NJ - January 26, 2006 - If you have not already read about the proposed regulations developed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for reporting executive compensation in public filings, you undoubtedly will in the near future. As we have seen so many times in the past, media attention and public outcry about excesses in executive compensation usually brings governmental reaction in the form of new and more stringent legislation and reporting requirements. Much of the recent media interest has centered on the payment of seemingly undeserved bonuses and stock ba... (read more) Author: Paul Dorf

9. Petition Filed to Make Highways Safer February 17, 2007 Last January 26, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that a petition to limit the speed of trucks was filed by Road Safe America. The said petition will be open for public comments until the 27th of March this year. The thought-out regulation will directly affect trucks which weigh more than 26,000 pounds, and manufactured after 1990. The proposed law will enforce the use of electric speed governors to limit truck speeds up to 68 miles per hour only. The reason why those trucks manufactured after 1990 are affected by this proposed regulation is that in 1991, speed governors b... (read more) Author: Glady Reign

10. Tattoo Art For The DIY Crowd January 30, 2007 Summary: Two brothers learn the art of tattoo in DIY fashion, providing an entertaining read in the process. Los Angeles, California January 26, 2007: With popular culture's recent interest in tattoo arts, it's no surprise that the web has been inundated with various tattoo related sites. Perform a search in Google, and you'll be amazed by variety of results. Some sites function as an introduction to a tattoo artist or studio, while there are some that gleam the web for pictures and stories surrounding tattoo culture. Other sites are merely portals hoping to make a quick buck off tattoo f... (read more) Author: Razvan Marian Jr

11. Top Volkswagen executives on trial January 30, 2007 The trial of former Volkswagen human resources executive Peter Hartz has ended on Friday, January 26. And the verdict? Hartz received a two-year suspended sentence and a fine. The bribery and corruption case of Peter Hartz was feasted on by journalists and camera teams with matching angry protesters outside the courthouse in the town of Braunschweig. Peter Hartz was a former top manager of Volkswagen and a member of the IG Metall trade union and the Social Democratic Party (SPD). He was also a special advisor to Chancellor Gerhard Schröder (SPD). He devised the draconian labor market refo... (read more) Author: Natalie Anderson

12. Phantom of the Opera Breaks Hearts and Broadway Records September 22, 2006 Phantom of the opera is the longest running Broadway show in the history of New York theater, originally opening on January 26, 1988 the production is in it's eighteenth year and still drawing huge audiences while breaking records along the way. The show is playing at the Majestic Theatre on Broadway in the Theater district located on the North side of 44th Street west of Broadway close to 8th Avenue. Running time is two and a half hours with one intermission and considered in the genre of original Broadway musical. The question always arises "what makes phantom of the opera such... (read more) Author: reed tieri

13. Vince Carter NBA Rookie July 20, 2006 Born on January 26, 1977, Vince Carter graduated from college in North Carolina and now plays the guard position for the New Jersey Nets. One of the most exciting players in the NBA, Carter was chosen in the 1998 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors. After suffering injuries, Vince Carter regained his momentum with the Nets as one of the leading players in the NBA. Even before entering the NBA, Carter showed promise as an up-and-coming basketball star. While playing as part of the North Carolina Tar Heel team, he averaged 12.3 points per game. During his junior year, Vince Carter was na... (read more) Author: Aurel Radulescu

14. Australia Day Comes Alive April 08, 2006 When Australia Day comes each January 26th, it brings with it a celebration of all things Australian. This celebration has greatly evolved over time, changing both its name and its content to reflect modern Australians and their pride in their country. Australia Day began as a celebration of the foundation of the Australian colony. On January 26, 1788, Captain Arthur Phillip (pictured right) took formal possession of the then-British colony and became its first governor. While people throughout the colony informally celebrated this date for the next several years, it wasn’t until 1818... (read more) Author: Harmony Sweets

15. Government ICT Project Goes Live Early and On Budget January 26, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Government ICT Project Goes Live Early and On Budget HODDESDON, London, UK, - January 26, 2006 (Cyberscience plc) The Public Guardianship Office (PGO) based in North London, a part of the Department for Constitutional Affairs (DCA) in England and Wales, manages the assets and income of over 25,000 citizens who are unable through mental or other incapacity to manage their own affairs. The PGO recently conducted an upgrade of their computer systems with Liberata, the DCA’s IT PFI partner. As part of this programme, Cyberscience were asked in late 2004 ... (read more) Author: Steve Fagaly

16. "MyDoom" virus and how to protect your computer from it. January 27, 2004 Remember the Sobig viruses of last year that wreaked havoc and caused significant financial damage to corporation world? Well, the first major virus of this year has potential to beat those attacks easily. What is MyDoom? The new virus, which is actually a more virulent variation of “Mimail” virus, is dubbed MyDoom by antivirus software maker Network Associates Inc. and "Novarg" by rival Symantec Corp. The virus, first detected around 4PM EST Monday January 26, 2004, immediately started to create a mail storm through out the Internet. According to experts, MyDoom virus is capable o... (read more) Author: Nowshade Kabir

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