Newstream.com Digest: Sail Into Summer During National Safe Boating Week, Bring The Spa Treatment Home and Other Free Multimedia for Journalists
NEW YORK--May 25, 2001--Each year between 700 and 800 people die in boating-related accidents -- nine out of 10 victims were NOT wearing their life jackets. Statistics show that while only 27 percent of boaters wear their life jackets when on the water, more than 80 percent of fatalities result in drowning for lack of a personal flotation device. Video now available.
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Bring The Spa Treatment Home -- Video is In
We all are aware of the wonderful health benefits that spas offer to all who visit them. Being pampered can reduce stress and make you feel wonderful, but the problem is that many of these spas come with a hefty price tag and they can be addictive! Treating ourselves now and then can be wonderful, but what if you could get the benefits of a spa treatment anytime at home? Video now available.
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Advanced Mechanical Products Company Announces Innovative Lifft
Which Helps Millions Easily and Safely Out of Their Cars
Advanced Mechanical Products Company Inc. (AMP) has announced the launch of lifft(tm), a new ergonomic consumer product that will assure mobility for millions of Americans and provide them with the needed leverage and support to easily and safely get into and out of their cars, minivans and SUVs.
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International Diabetes Federation To Host First IDF Media Summit
on Diabetes in Montreux, Switzerland
The International Diabetes Federation Will Host the First IDF Media Summit on Diabetes, "The Diabetes Tidal Wave: Can We Cope?" on Thursday, May 31, 2001, in Montreux, Switzerland.
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California Science Center Celebrates 5 Millionth Visitor Milestone
The California Science Center, located in Exposition Park, celebrated its 5 millionth visitor on May 23, 2001, drawing approximately 1.5 million visitors per year since its opening on Feb. 7, 1998. The California Science Center is among the most highly attended science museum/centers in the country.
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First-Ever Teletubbies DVD Debuts Nationwide Aug. 28, 2001!
Puppies, bunnies and Teletubbies. Children everywhere just can't get enough of them! And, beginning Aug. 28, 2001, these and other pre-school favorites will come together in Baby Animals, the first-ever Teletubbies DVD! This exclusive-to-video new Teletubbies title from Warner Home Video and PBS KIDS Home Video is designed to thrill both children and their families with special, separate DVD features for both kids and caregivers.
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Warner Home Video Leads This Year's Halloween Festivities With a
Monstrous Array of New & Classic Family Titles
Warner Home Video (WHV) offers a "faBOOlous" line-up of new and classic Halloween titles for the whole family on Aug. 21. This year's slate features everyone's favorite caper-solving hound in the all-new "Scooby-Doo's Spookiest Tales" on VHS and DVD. In addition, Steven Spielberg presents "The Goonies" will be available for the first time on DVD with awesome special features.
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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth As `Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory'
Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary With a Special Edition VHS and DVD
Warner Home Video (WHV) welcomes you to a world of childhood wishes! On Aug. 28, join Charlie Bucket, Violet Beauregarde, Augustus Gloop, Mike Teevee and Veruca Salt as they journey to Loompa Land for the ultimate, candy-filled adventure in "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory."
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Get Your Paws on the Madcap Action As Warner Home Video Unleashes
`See Spot Run' on VHS and DVD
On Aug. 28, get set for a howlin' good time as the hilarious family comedy, "See Spot Run," arrives on VHS and DVD. The DVD is packed with extras including a music video to "bark" along to and director "bites" that will charm audiences young and old.
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Korn/Ferry International Names Paul C. Reilly Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer
Korn/Ferry International , the world's leading recruitment firm, announced that Paul C. Reilly, 47, has been named chairman and chief executive officer, effective June 30, 2001. Reilly joins Korn/Ferry from KPMG International, where he was chief executive officer.
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UPS Unveils Exciting Expansion In Services for Global Shippers
UPS revealed a key element of its strategy for long-term growth, announcing the formation of a new business unit that combines a number of recent acquisitions into a premier global customs brokerage and freight forwarding business.
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I Feel Good (Holdings) plc ('IFG') Proposes the Acquisition
of JBP Holdings Limited, the Publisher of Viz Magazine,
For (pound)6.4 Million
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