Newstream.com Digest: New Express Tram Shuttle Unveiled, Points of Light Foundation Awards Corporate Community Service, and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists
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Former President Bush, Points of Light Foundation to Honor Companies
Dedicated to Community Service
The Points of Light Foundation is honoring six companies for their contributions and commitment to developing and managing effective employee volunteering programs. Interview with Bob Goodwin, CEO and President of the Points of Light Foundation is available.
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Otis Elevator Company's Express Trams Unveiled in Northwest Airlines'
New Terminal
Two 35-ton, elevated Express Trams that glide silently on a cushion of air are the centerpiece of a (US) $68 million vertical and horizontal transportation system installed by Otis Elevator Company in Northwest Airlines' new Edward H. McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Otis is a unit of United Technologies Corporation .
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Warner Home Video Lights Up Little Minds With the Warner Bright Kids
Collection Available March 26
Warner Home Video (WHV) brings learning to life on March 26, with the Warner Bright Kids Collection focusing on subjects from classical music to the different seasons of the year and teaching children valuable lessons to use throughout life. Parents now have the opportunity to make learning fun for their children with this collection of up to fifty preschool favorites with an average SRP of $12.47. Including some of the most popular children's titles and developed by the parent-trusted video brands PBS KIDS, Sesame Workshop and Child Smart, the engaging Warner Bright Kids Collection will keep infants, toddlers and preschoolers intrigued for hours.
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Dynegy Blazes New Philanthropic Trails With Bunky Bunny
The Dynegy Foundation, the charitable arm of Dynegy Inc. , today introduced Bunky Bunny, the star character in a line of educational products designed to benefit children's charitable organizations. The new product line, named 'Dare to Care,' provides children with value-oriented instruction while generating funds for children's charities.
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Cheerios Announces Major Commitment to Improving Childhood Literacy
Just as eating a good breakfast each morning helps children perform better in school, a daily dose of reading is a necessary jumpstart for their minds. Recognizing this, Cheerios -- America's No. 1 cereal -- has launched a significant commitment to childhood literacy. Additional photos available.
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The PBH's 5 A Day Across the USA(tm) Bids Farewell in Arizona
The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) announces its final 5 A Day Across the USA(tm) tour in Arizona March 11-15. Sharing the theme of Healthy Snacks - Healthy Bodies, "Produce Man" and the 5 A Day Across the USA(tm) team will educate Arizona consumers about eating 5 or more daily servings of fruits and vegetables plus exercising regularly.
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AAA Projects 5,200 Lives Saved With Proper Child Seat Belt Use;
Launches Major Safety Campaign
AAA projected that significant lives could be saved and the economic cost of traffic crashes dramatically lowered if all children were buckled properly in a child restraint system. Video now available.
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0-In Promotes Dr. Emil Girczyc to President and CEO
Today, 0-In Design Automation Inc., The Assertion-Based Verification Company, announced the promotion of Dr. Emil Girczyc to president and CEO. 0-In co-founder and former CEO Dr. L. Curtis Widdoes has been named chief technology officer and remains chairman of the board of directors.
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Saving Teens' Lives
We all know how important mentoring is to a career -- someone to look after and advise you as you climb the corporate ladder. Well, a new study shows that mentoring can be equally important to young people. According to recent studies, teens partnered with a strong mentor are less likely to start using drugs, drink alcohol, or physically harm others.
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Triple 333, Two for the Money Join Lottery's Lineup of Instant Games
The Pennsylvania Lottery introduces two new instant ticket games that will go on sale Tuesday, March 12, 2002. TRIPLE 333 and TWO for the MONEY join COLOSSAL Crazy 8's, which also debuts March 12, 2002.
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Lottery's Colossal Crazy 8's Joins Instant Ticket Game Lineup
The Pennsylvania Lottery introduces COLOSSAL Crazy 8's, a new instant ticket game that will go on sale Tuesday, March 12, 2002. COLOSSAL Crazy 8's joins two other new instant ticket games -- TWO for the MONEY and Triple 333 -- which also debut March 12.
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