Newstream.com Digest: IBM's Breakthrough to Quadruple Disk Drive Density, Erin Brockovich at Cyber Graduation
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National Report Finds Most States Mired in Mediocrity on Critical
Public Health Measure: Seat Belt Use -- Thousands Die As A Result
As law enforcement agencies in all 50 states mobilize to save lives by cracking down on seat belt scofflaws, a new report says more such efforts are needed to lift America out of deadly mediocrity when it comes to seat belt use. Video available Tuesday -- 5/22
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Erin Brockovich to Speak at Jones International University's Cyber
Graduation
Erin Brockovich, subject of the critically acclaimed, Academy Award-winning film Erin Brockovich, will deliver the commencement address at Jones International University(R)'s (JIU(tm)) Cyber Graduation. As a self-motivated, working mother, Brockovich will speak to graduates of JIU, the first fully online accredited university, about life-long learning, hard work and the importance of believing in yourself.
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IBM's 'Pixie Dust' Breakthrough to Quadruple Disk Drive Density
IBM today announced that it is using just a few atoms of "pixie dust" to push back the data storage industry's most formidable barrier. The company is first to mass-produce computer hard disk drives using a revolutionary new type of magnetic coating that is eventually expected to quadruple the data density of current hard disk drive products.
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Lawn & Garden Safety
Spring is in the air, and so is the sound of power tools, as everyone is anxious to get outside and do the seasonal spruce up around the house. Safety experts say by following a few common sense suggestions, accidents and injury can be avoided.
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REMICADE Shown to Effectively Maintain Remission-Level Control of
Crohn's Disease Symptoms While Eliminating Need for Steroid Use
Maintenance treatment with the drug REMICADE(R) (infliximab) can sustain remission-level control of the symptoms of Crohn's disease and eliminate the need for steroid use, according to data presented May 21 from the University of Chicago Medical Center during this year's Digestive Disease Week meeting. Get video here.
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RemoteReality Selected by Office of Naval Research to Develop
Omni-directional Imaging System for Navy Submarine Periscopes
RemoteReality, the leading developer and manufacturer of omni-directional still and video imaging technology, announced that the Office of Naval Research (ONR), an agency of the Department of Defense, selected the Company to provide high-resolution 360-degree imaging capability for submarine periscopes. Under terms of the 16-month contract, RemoteReality will work with engineers at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, R.I., to jointly develop an omni-directional imaging system that will provide submarines with 360-degree day and night vision capabilities.
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Animation Design Legend Maurice Noble Dies
Maurice J. Noble, whose contributions to animation have been enjoyed by generations of animated film buffs and Saturday morning cartoon fans, died Friday, May 18, 2001. He was 91 years old. His unique and innovative use of color and design are apparent in landmark Disney films such as "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," "Pinnochio," "Fantasia," "Bambi" and "Dumbo." His work on more than 60 Warner Bros. cartoons helped create a new look and approach to animation that is still influencing designers today.
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Val-Pak Announces Dr. Dolittle 2 Promotion; Offers Chances at Free
Trips to Hollywood
"The Val-Pak and 20th Century Fox partnership offers a great opportunity to announce the opening of Dr. Dolittle 2 and supports Val-Pak advertisers with a specially-designed Val-Pak envelope and online component," said Chris Bilotta, promotions manager for Cox Target Media, provider of Val-Pak network products.
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Actors Who Portrayed 'The Jeffersons' Couple Reunite to Pitch Grand
Slams for Denny's
There's a new restaurant on the "east side"; at least that's what the stars of the popular 70s and 80s television show, "The Jeffersons," would have you believe. The actors who portrayed George and Weezy Jefferson make Denny's their kitchen table in two new commercials for the nation's largest family restaurant chain that begin airing nationally today.
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Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony Computer Entertainment Executives to
Keynote The 2001 Electronic Entertainment Expo
The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the world's premiere interactive entertainment trade event, announced that the show will be kicked off by a groundbreaking keynote panel consisting of top executives from Microsoft Corporation, Nintendo of America, and Sony Computer Entertainment. Listen to keynote remarks here.
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Digi-Block announces new CEO
Digi-Block, LLC, a leading developer of mathematics products for elementary schools, today announces the appointment of Bill Rosenthal as chief executive officer. Rosenthal comes to the company from Kaplan Inc., and brings a wealth of experience to Digi-Block that will enable the company to achieve its growth goals.
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Apomyx Inc. Appoints Seed Industry Leader as CEO
Apomyx Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Kent Schulze, a seed industry leader, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Schulze, age 57, joined Apomyx on May 15, 2001. Schulze has served in senior management positions in the agricultural seed industry for over 30 years, including top leadership at three global-leading seed companies. Schulze is also the co-founder of ACCESS Plant Technology Inc., a technology transfer company. In his senior leadership roles he has helped commercialize and implement several now widely used seed industry product and process innovations.
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Capco Bolsters Personal Financial Services Service Offering by Hiring
George Feiger as Partner
Former UBS AG global head of private banking and McKinsey & Co. Director to lead firm's charge into rapidly changing industry
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Macrovision Expands Its Software Business in the Greater China and
South-East Asia Regions
Macrovision Corporation , the world leader in digital rights management technologies, announced today the opening of its Taiwan Branch Office. In his General Manager capacity, Keith Lien will be responsible for licensing Macrovision's software products and digital rights management solutions to software publishers and e-Commerce providers of application, interactive software and enterprise software products in Taiwan, PRC, Hong Kong, and South-East Asia.
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Octave Appoints David Goretski Vice President of North American Sales
and Business Development
Octave Communications, a pioneer in next-generation audio and multimedia conferencing infrastructure solutions, on May 21 announced that David Goretski, former vice president and general manager, Communications Recording Systems, L&H/Dictaphone, of Newtown, Connecticut, has joined its senior management staff as vice president of North American sales and business development.
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Amodel PPA Used in Movable HVAC and Automotive Components
Amodel (R) polyphthalamide from BP Amoco Polymers is being used by Bryant Rubber Corporation to manufacture movable HVAC and automotive components. Bryant Rubber has developed a Select Primerless Adhesion Polymer System (SPAPS) that allows manufacturers of components used in high-temperature environments to efficiently and cost-effectively produce molded parts that can deliver higher reliability under extreme conditions.
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