Newstream.com Digest: Video Instant Messaging, Firefighters in World-Famous Photo Partner with N.J. Newspaper, Holiday Gifts to Make with Your Kids
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Video Instant Messaging: A Hot New Way to Communicate
Via the Internet
What if you could personalize instant messaging or your e-mail with audio and video? Now you can. The hottest new communication technology lets you chat -- live on line -- with anyone, anytime. All you need is a webcam and an Internet connection. Get video here
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Firefighters Partner With The Record on Use of Now-Famous Photo
The Record (Bergen County, N.J.) owns the copyright to the compelling photograph of the three firefighters raising the flag at Ground Zero on Sept. 11th. The photo, taken by Record staff photographer Thomas E. Franklin, has become famous worldwide for depicting the resolve of the American spirit in the face of incredible tragedy. Unfortunately, the photograph has also become the impetus for many copyright infringements and unauthorized commercial uses of the image by illegal profiteers. In order to protect its copyright and to ensure that the photograph retains its dignity, The Record has partnered with the three firefighters in the photo who are represented by attorney William (Bill) P. Kelly of McCarthy & Kelly LLP.
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Holiday Gifts You Can Make with Your Kids
It could be time to trudge to the mall or you can make your holiday gift-giving a family affair. Our expert shows you how you and your kids can make some easy and tasty gifts at home while spending some quality time together. Many of these gifts can be created with items you probably already have in your kitchen.
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Don't Let the Flu Ruin Your Holiday Season
For many of us, the month of December is the busiest time of the year. It is also the perfect time to get your flu shot. Audio available here
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New York City Mayor Giuliani, Fire Commissioner, EMS Assistant Chief, & EMT Who Initiated 911 Response to World Trade Center Attacks Accept
Gifts From Visiting Cardiologists
The City of New York and two organizations involved in relief efforts related to the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks received $200,000 in aid from the international cardiology community. The gifts were presented at the American College of Cardiology's (ACC) 34th Annual New York Cardiovascular Symposium taking place in New York City.
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Tishman Construction Serves Pro Bono as Construction Manager for
ABC-TV's "Challenge America With Erin Brockovich" Quest to Rebuild
Lower Manhattan Park
Tishman Construction Corporation (TCC) is serving pro bono as Construction Manager (CM) for the rebuilding of a dilapidated park, amphitheatre, and soccer field on Lower Manhattan's East River -- the first project of ABC-TV's new "Challenge America with Erin Brockovich" program.
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WarnerBros.com Launches New Holiday Episode of 'Timber Wolf' from
Legendary Animation Director Chuck Jones
Thirty-five years after his animated classic "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" first aired, legendary animation director Chuck Jones has ventured back into holiday cartoons for only the second time in his long career with his newest creation Thomas T. Wolf, producing a five-and-a-half minute Christmas special titled "Ohhh! Christmas Tree."
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FranklinCovey Captures World's Most Historic Events With New Moments
In Time(TM): Your Look At Life(TM) Planner
Today's world has been continuously shaped by defining moments in history. FranklinCovey , a leading, global, professional services firm, has captured many of these moments in its recently introduced Moments in Time(TM): Your Look At Life(TM) edition of the Franklin Planner(TM).
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Consolidated Freightways Sees Electronics Retailers Driving Boost In
Expedited, LTL Ground Services
Led by strong sales in the electronics sector, Consolidated Freightways, one of the largest less-than-truckload transportation companies in North America, says it expects shipments of its expedited, time-definite ground services - called PrimeTime - to continue to rise throughout the holiday season.
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Missouri Mom Makes Internet History as Autobytel's 10 Millionth
Customer
A Missouri mom made Internet history by becoming the 10 millionth customer of online car-buying giant, Autobytel Inc. The milestone follows four years of exponential growth of Autobytel's customer base. Autobytel celebrated its one-millionth customer in December 1997 after 28 months live on the web. In less than twice that much time the company has grown that number ten-fold.
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When It Comes to Education, Who'd Want to be No. 1 in the South?
The following is an opinion editorial provided by Gov. Roy E. Barnes of Georgia. Gov. Barnes is chairman of the Southern Regional Education Board, which consists of 16 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.
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Dongbu Electronics Names Ed Chow VP of Technology Support
Dongbu Electronics has confirmed that Ed Chow has joined the company as VP of technology support, responsible for ensuring world-class technology support to Dongbu's customers worldwide. Working out of Dongbu's Silicon Valley office, Chow brings more than 20 years of semiconductor industry experience to Korea's largest pure-play foundry.
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