Newstream.com Digest: Driving Safety With Wireless Phones, Sony's New Cyber-Shot Cameras, `Worth' Names Top 250 Financial Advisers, and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists
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Driving Safety With Wireless Phones
There are more than 118,000 wireless 911 calls made each day, many from cars. The wireless phone is more than a convenience; according to emergency caregivers, it adds to public safety. But everyone agrees that drivers need to remember that driving is their first responsibility. So what's the responsible way to use your wireless phone when you are mobile? Motorola has some answers.
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FDA Approves Novartis Agent ZOMETA(R) For Treatment of
Hypercalcemia of Malignancy
Novartis announced it has received marketing approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ZOMETA(R) (zoledronic acid for injection; zo MET uh), a new generation intravenous (IV) bisphosphonate for the treatment of hypercalcemia of malignancy (HCM). HCM is the most common life-threatening metabolic complication associated with cancer. Video news release available here
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New Planned Parenthood(R) PSA Says Millions of Women Around the World
are Denied Basic Health Care
Millions of women around the world don't have the basic reproductive health care that most American women take for granted. No checkups. No birth control. No mammograms. But people in our own communities can help make a difference. Planned Parenthood Affiliates are partnering with family planning agencies around the world to help. Watch the new Public Service Announcement "Dream" here.
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New Petite Series of Cyber-Shot Cameras Make the Most of a Winning
Concept
The best camera is the one that is actually on-hand when a photo opportunity arises, and Sony has unveiled two super slender Cyber-shot(R) digital still cameras that fit the bill.
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Sony Introduces Five-Megapixel Cyber-Shot Camera
Now all digital photographers can achieve professional results with the introduction of Sony's Cyber-shot(R) DSC-F707 digital still camera, featuring new technologies that make previously difficult pictures a whole lot easier to shoot. Priced at about $1,000, the five-megapixel (MP) camera is the first of its kind to be aimed at, and priced for, the broad consumer market.
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Ford VIRTTEX Driving Simulator to Help Keep Drivers in Control
Ford Motor Company's advanced, moving-base driving simulator is now busily gathering information to help address one of the most talked about issues today -- the use of cell phones and other electronic devices in cars and trucks.
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Los Angeles Theme Park...to Xtreme Park: The Thrilling Transformation
Continues...
Six Flags Inc. announces the unveiling of yet another prototype, record setting thrill ride in Los Angeles -- Deja Vu -- the world's tallest, fastest suspended looping boomerang roller coaster is scheduled to open Saturday, Aug. 25, 2001.
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The Country's Most Talented Teens Win $100,000 In Scholarships
Kids across the country can take some pointers from 10 truly exceptional teens who are winners of the second annual TeenH.I.P. (Teens Helping Influence People) Awards scholarship. The 10 $10,000 scholarship recipients share three important characteristics: they are academic superstars, make significant contributions in their schools and communities and are outspoken about their decision not to smoke cigarettes.
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Hasbro Honors True American Hero Roy P. Benavidez with
G.I. JOE Figure
For nearly forty years, Hasbro Inc.'s G.I. JOE brand has been a true American icon that has stood for courage and strength. Building on its tradition of recognizing significant events and individuals in world military history, the G.I. JOE brand now pays tribute to another hero -- Vietnam veteran Roy P. Benavidez, who received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his service.
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Hannibal Sinks Teeth Into eBay
The infamous Dr. Hannibal Lecter, known throughout the world for the box-office thrillers The Silence Of The Lambs and Hannibal, will make his mark on eBay when several items associated with both films will be sold to the highest bidder to benefit the Video Industry AIDS Action Committee (VIAAC).
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Orly Recognized by Guinness World Records as Highest-Paid Matchmaker
Orly the Matchmaker was recognized by Guinness World Records as having consistently commanded the highest fees in the world for matchmaking services.
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New Jersey Hospital Association Partners with Bridge Medical to
Improve Patient Safety
The New Jersey Hospital Association announced a three-year partnership agreement with Bridge Medical to promote the company's innovative and lifesaving MedPoint(tm) medication management system to help New Jersey hospitals reduce medication and transfusion errors.
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Top 250 Financial Advisers Named By Worth Magazine
As more and more Americans feel less confident about managing their investments during today's tough economic times, WORTH magazine offers excellent guidance on whom to turn to for reliable financial advice. Presenting WORTH's 2001 List of America's Top 250 Financial Advisers -- a comprehensive and thoroughly researched guide to the best the country has to offer.
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Boeing Plans 30-Percent Expansion to World's Largest Satellite
Factory
Boeing Satellite Systems (BSS), the world's leading satellite manufacturer, is expanding and remodeling its one-million-square-foot satellite factory to accommodate new business and the transfer of satellite manufacturing from other parts of Boeing. Within the existing factory, one-third of the one hundred thousand square foot high bay space for satellite integration and test will be expanded. Boeing Satellite Systems is a unit of The Boeing Company .
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Dr. Edward Teller Honored With Revived Hungarian Corvin Medal
Dr. Edward Teller, the world-famous physicist best known for his work in atomic and nuclear physics, was honored this week with the Hungarian Corvin Medal, bestowed by the Hungarian government for exceptional achievement in the arts and sciences.
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Gary Saenger Appointed EVP, Partner at McCray, Hewett Executive
Search Firm
McCray, Hewett & Associates, Los Angeles-based international executive recruitment firm, announced the appointment of Gary L. Saenger as Executive Vice President and Partner.
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iLearning Inc. Appoints Cheryl W. Waldrup as VP of Business
Development
iLearning Inc., a premiere provider of Web-based training and communication solutions, announced the appointment of Cheryl W. Waldrup as vice president of Business Development. Waldrup will be responsible for all business development and corporate marketing efforts and will report to Chris Montgomery, executive vice president.
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EXE Technologies Names Richard Lackey Chief Technology Officer
EXE Technologies Inc. announced the appointment of Richard Lackey as its chief technology officer. Bringing extensive industry knowledge as well as significant engineering, research and development, product lifecycle and quality experience to EXE, his addition further strengthens the management team and helps position the company to capitalize on growing markets for supply network and collaboration solutions.
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