Learner's Column

Apple Announces iTunes U

Seeded on Wed May 30, 2007 2:42 PM EDT (GlobalGiants.com)

"iTunes U makes it easy for anyone to access amazing educational material from many of the most respected U.S. colleges and universities.

universities, education, colleges, itunes, itunes-u

BusinessWeek: The Best B-Schools of 2006

Seeded on Sat Oct 14, 2006 6:41 AM EDT (globalgiants.com)

In the cover story of its October 23, 2006 issue, BusinessWeek ranks the top MBA programs by measuring student and recruiter satisfaction.

business, businessweek, mba-programs, b-schools

NVIDIA Partners and Customers 'Get Ready' for Microsoft Windows Vista

Seeded on Fri Oct 13, 2006 10:30 AM EDT (globalgiants.com)

NVIDIA Corporation today announced support for the Microsoft "Certified for Windows Vista" logo program. The Certified for Windows Vista logo program helps people identify hardware that works optimally with Windows Vista-based PCs.

technology, microsoft, windows, windows-vista, nvidia

Cause of Yankee pitcher's plane crash into high-rise a mystery - CNN.com

Seeded on Thu Oct 12, 2006 8:12 AM EDT (CNN)

What caused a small plane carrying New York Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle and another person to slam into a 50-story Manhattan condo building, killing both, is still not known.

new-york, yankees, crash, plane, us-news, cory-lidle

Mom recognized with $130,000 award by Abbott

Seeded on Wed Oct 11, 2006 3:17 PM EDT (globalgiants.com)

Annamaria Haley, a mom in the Washington, D.C. area, is the grand prize winner of $130,000 in the "Similac Mom's $130K Payday Contest," sponsored by Abbott's Ross Products Division. Company Recognizes Moms for Their Hard Work, Dedication.

business, abbott, health, mom, baby, payday, similac-moms, similac

Harlequin Ginger Blossom(TM) Offered in Sony(R) Reader Bookstore

Seeded on Wed Oct 11, 2006 5:35 AM EDT (globalgiants.com)

Harlequin Ginger Blossom manga is available for download to the Reader through CONNECT(TM) eBooks (http://ebooks.connect.com/), Sony's online eBook store.

entertainment, toronto-stock-exchange, harlequin-enterprises-limited, harlequin-ginger-blossoms

North Korea Conducts Nuclear Test

Seeded on Mon Oct 9, 2006 3:53 AM EDT (Yahoo! News)

SEOUL, South Korea -North Korea said Monday it had performed its first nuclear weapons test, an underground explosion that defied international warnings but was hailed by the communist nation as a "great leap forward" for its people.

korea, security-council, north-korea, world-news, nuclear-test

Newsweek takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Mark Foley scandal.

Seeded on Sun Oct 8, 2006 2:45 PM EDT (globalgiants.com)

Newsweek's October 16 cover story "Off Message" (on newsstands Monday, October 9) gives behind-the- scenes details of the scandal surrounding Foley that threatens to bring down the GOP.

politics, foley, gop, republicans, newsweek

The Home Depot is offering Free 100,000 Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs To California Residents

Seeded on Wed Oct 4, 2006 2:59 PM EDT (globalgiants.com)

To receive a free light bulb, residents must visit one of the 158 The Home Depot stores participating and sign the ENERGY STAR Change a Light pledge, indicating they will replace one standard incandescent light bulb with an energy-efficient CFL.

energy, california, home-depot, us-news, stores, bulb

Bush urges bickering allies on terrorism

Seeded on Thu Sep 28, 2006 1:41 AM EDT (Yahoo! News)

WASHINGTON - President Bush appealed to the bickering presidents of Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday to put aside their differences and "strategize together" over dinner on ways to defeat the common enemy of terrorism.

bush, afghanistan, pakistan, musharraf, world-news, karzai

France to probe bin Laden death report leak - Yahoo! News

Seeded on Sat Sep 23, 2006 6:40 AM EDT (Yahoo! News)

PARIS (Reuters) - France's Defense Ministry said on Saturday a secret service report saying al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden had died could not be confirmed but said it would launch an inquiry into the leak of secret documents. ADVERTISEMENT

afghanistan, france, pakistan, usa, osama-bin-laden, world-news, osama

The New York Times's New Headquarters: Space for Public

Seeded on Sat Sep 23, 2006 3:31 AM EDT (globalgiants.com)

The New York Times has just announced that The Times Center will open to the public in September 2007. The Times Center is a part of The Times's new headquarters designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano.

new-york, times, new-york-times, new-york-city, us-news, cultural, times-center

FOR AMERICA: New Reader's Digest Book with forewords by former Presidents

Seeded on Sat Sep 16, 2006 6:12 AM EDT (globalgiants.com)

For America: Simple Things Each of Us Can Do to Make Our Country Better by Sacha Zimmerman. For America is a powerful, motivational book organized into eight broad themes such as Ending Hatred, Influencing Leadership, and Improving Communities.

bush, america, book, bill-clinton, us-news, readers-digest, digest-book

Motorola Announces Title Sponsorship of Danica Patrick's Andretti Green IndyCar

Seeded on Wed Sep 13, 2006 9:28 AM EDT (globalgiants.com)

Three-Year Deal Brings Together the World's Leading Wireless Communication Company, Most Famous Female Driver and the Indy Racing League's Winningest Teams.

sports, motorola, danica-patrick, andretti, indycar, sponsorship, team-motorola

Fortunoff Announces Petra Nemcova, Supermodel and Activist, as their New Fresh Face

Seeded on Tue Sep 12, 2006 6:44 AM EDT (globalgiants.com)

Fortunoff, the 84-year-old iconic brand has announced supermodel and humanitarian, Petra Nemcova, as their new face.

fashion, petra, harpers-bazaar, lauren-bacall, fortunoff-jewelry, holiday-jewelry

Saks Fifth Avenue Unveils WANT IT!

Seeded on Sun Sep 10, 2006 8:20 AM EDT (globalgiants.com)

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.

fashion, saks, roberts, avenue, wool, merino, want-it

Merck Publishes New Consumer Health Guide to Help Patients. Get it Free!

Seeded on Thu Aug 31, 2006 2:59 AM EDT (globalgiants.com)

Merck & Co., Inc. announced today the launch of a new free information resource for consumers -- the Guide to Making the Most of Your Annual Doctor's Visit -- a tool to help patients more effectively communicate with their doctors.

health, doctor, merck, health-guide

Tea 'healthier' drink than water

Seeded on Fri Aug 25, 2006 6:39 AM EDT (BBC News)

Drinking three or more cups of tea a day is as good for you as drinking plenty of water and may even have extra health benefits, say researchers.

health, water, tea, nutrition, drink

Panasonic to Bring 103-Inch Diagonal Plasma TV to U.S. Market

Seeded on Mon Aug 21, 2006 1:39 PM EDT (globalgiants.com)

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.

business, panasonic, plasma-tv

Maria Sharapova Dispels 'Pretty Girl' Image in First Solo Nike Campaign

Seeded on Sat Aug 19, 2006 1:03 PM EDT (globalgiants.com)

Nike unveils its first television commercial spotlighting Maria Sharapova. The campaign leads with an advertising spot that playfully communicates the message that beneath Maria's beautiful, feminine exterior lives the intense competitive appetite of one of the top athletes in …

sports, tennis, ad, advertising, television, maria-sharapova, nike

2007 Mazda MX-5 Power Retractable Hard Top

Seeded on Fri Aug 18, 2006 8:46 AM EDT (globalgiants.com)

For 2007, Mazda's iconic MX-5 will again set a new standard for the segment with the introduction of a Power Retractable Hard Top (PRHT). It provides drivers with year-round comfort and security as well as the joy of an open-top roadster at a truly affordable price.

business, cars, mazda, open-top, power-retractable-hard-top, 2007-mazda-mx-5

Crest and Avis Partner to Restore Travelers' Smiles

Seeded on Thu Aug 17, 2006 5:52 AM EDT (globalgiants.com)

In Wake of New Security Regulations Banning Most Toiletries in Carry-On Luggage, Crest Offers Free Smile Packs of Toothpaste, Rinse and Floss at Major Avis Locations.

business, security, airlines, airports, air-travel, luggage, avis, crest

Maybelline New York Reintroduces Fashion and Beauty Icon Christy Turlington to Its Spokesperson Lineup

Seeded on Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:41 AM EDT (globalgiants.com)

One of the Original Supermodels Rejoins Maybelline New York as the Brand's Newest Face.

fashion, supermodel, christy-turlington, cosmetics, maybelline-new-york

Newsweek/Kaplan How to Get into College Guide

Seeded on Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:34 AM EDT (globalgiants.com)

Newsweek's 'New Ivies' Include Boston College, Carnegie-Mellon, NYU, Colgate and Emory.

universities, education, colleges, ivy-league, admission, newsweek, college-guide

Nikon's New D80(TM) Digital SLR Camera Brings Advanced Performance and Unmatched Creative Control To Photo Enthusiasts

Seeded on Sat Aug 12, 2006 11:23 AM EDT (globalgiants.com)

An impressively featured, high performance camera that incorporates Nikon's latest digital and photographic technologies, and offers advanced features as well as automated operation to satisfy any photographer with the passion to create beautiful photographs and preserve special …

digital, camera, photography, arts, nikon, slr

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