Michelin kicks off new media campaign featuring its legendary Michelin Man characterOctober 6th, 2009 Michelin launches new global media campaignNEW YORK — Michelin says it's launching a new global media campaign featuring its legendary Michelin Man character. The campaign announced Tuesday includes print, TV, Internet and social networking elements designed to get shoppers interested in the French company's premium tires at time when consumer spending is still at a low.
Albuquerque voters deicde whether to give mayor a record fourth termOctober 6th, 2009 Albuquerque voters cast ballots for mayorALBUQUERQUE — Albuquerque voters will decide Tuesday whether to give the mayor an unprecedented fourth term. Mayor Martin Chavez paved the way for his campaign by asking a judge to overturn the term-limits law in the city charter.
Venezuelan authorities investigate shooting death of opposition mayor in western townSeptember 12th, 2009 Opposition mayor shot dead in western VenezuelaCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela's federal police are investigating the shooting death of a mayor who was a member of the opposition to President Hugo Chavez. Police Chief Wilmer Flores Trossel says Mayor Lluvane Alvarez was shot by unidentified assailants as he entered his home Saturday.
AT&T launches a Web site offering free video like HuluSeptember 10th, 2009 AT&T launches an online video site like HuluDALLAS — AT&T Inc. on Thursday unveiled a Web site that offers free access to TV shows and movies.
Ousted Illinois Gov. Blagojevich renews denial of wrongdoing as he promotes bookSeptember 8th, 2009 Blagojevich, promoting book, denies wrongdoingCHICAGO — Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is on a media blitz as his book hits the shelves.
Germany's Merkel launches re-election campaign calling for center-right governmentSeptember 6th, 2009 Germany's Merkel launches re-election campaignBERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel has kicked off her conservative party's campaign for the Sept. 27 German election by calling for a center-right coalition with the pro-business Free Democrats.
Opponent? What opponent? NYC mayor says he's not really facing anyone in this year's electionAugust 27th, 2009 NYC mayor: I have no opponents, didn't see debateNEW YORK — Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Thursday he's not really running against anyone in this year's mayoral election, and sought to cast his challengers as irrelevant. The Republican-turned-independent portrayed his campaign for a third term as a lone effort to advertise his record since taking office in 2002.
Google is buying ads instead of selling them in campaign aimed at corporate AmericaAugust 3rd, 2009 Google launches rare ad campaign to sell more appsSAN FRANCISCO — Google is launching a rare marketing campaign Monday to try to boost its sales of online business applications. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company is leasing billboards along major highways in New York, San Francisco, Chicago and Boston this month to promote a bundle of business applications that sells for $50 per worker annually.
Citing AP report, NYC mayor apologizes for allowing his SUVs to idle for long periodsJuly 24th, 2009 NYC mayor apologizes for his idling SUVsNEW YORK — Mayor Michael Bloomberg has apologized for letting his SUVs idle for long periods of time. Bloomberg ordered his drivers to stop the practice this week after The Associated Press reported observing the parked vehicles' engines running for long stretches.
Naked New Yorker to run for mayorJuly 22nd, 2009 NEW YORK - Robert Burck, a New Yorker, has decided to run for the post of mayor of the city, but he has said that he will launch his campaign dressed in nothing but a cowboy hat, boots, and a pair of white underpants emblazoned with the words "Naked Cowboy."
According to The Telegraph, the longhaired, tattooed Burck has become a Times Square feature and plans to make an official announcement on his web site www.nakedcowboy.com. "No one knows how to do more with less than yours truly, and that's the kind of thinking I plan on sharing with my fellow New Yorkers when you elect me," said Burck, announcing his bid to run against Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
AG Jerry Brown, ex-eBay exec Meg Whitman tops in fundraising for California governor raceJuly 2nd, 2009 Brown, Whitman raise most in Calif. governor raceSACRAMENTO, Calif.
Managua mayor, Alexis Arguello, former boxing champion, found dead at his homeJuly 1st, 2009 Managua mayor, ex-boxing champ, found deadMANAGUA, Nicaragua — Managua Mayor Alexis Arguello, a three-time world boxing champion, has been found dead. Presidential spokeswoman Rosario Murillo confirms the death.
Mayor of Toledo, Ohio, interrupts walk in city park to break up fight, calling teen 'fatso'June 18th, 2009 Ohio mayor breaks up fight, calls teen 'fatso'TOLEDO, Ohio — Online video shows an Ohio mayor biking through a city park stepped into a fight to break it up, yelling at the teens and calling one a "fatso." A video posted on YouTube shows 70-year-old Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner wading into the midst of about 20 young people. He is heard yelling, "Come here, fatso" and "Tubby, get your butt out of here."
The mayor's spokeswoman says Finkbeiner was alone in late May, saw the highly charged situation and took action to stop it.
Pittsburgh mayor apologizes for misleading campaign ad in which he touted mandated tax cutsMay 1st, 2009 Pa. mayor sorry for touting cuts he didn't makePITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl has apologized for a television ad in which he takes credit for cutting two taxes that were required to be cut by a state team that oversees the city's finances. Ravenstahl is seeking the Democratic nomination for a second term.
Amazon customers to be able to rent HD movies, purchase TV shows for home viewingApril 22nd, 2009 Amazon launches HD movie rental, TV show salesSEATTLE — Online retailer Amazon.com Inc. said Tuesday it is adding high-definition video to its on-demand service, offering consumers the ability to rent movies and purchase television episodes shown in HD.
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