Newstream.com Digest: J.D. Power and Assoc. Customer Satisfaction Study, Hot Tips to Cool Summer Electric Bills, Buying a Used Car and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists
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Americans on the Go: Survey Reveals Steps Travelers Take Before
Leaving Home
Americans are a nation of travelers, according to a national survey of homeowners. The survey, conducted by Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions , found that nine out of 10 homeowners travel for pleasure and nearly half (47%) travel for business. And sizeable percentages (44% and 19%, respectively) of those who travel for pleasure or business are away from home 10 or more days a year.
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J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Saturn Outranks Luxury Brands
in Customer Satisfaction with Dealer Service
For the first time since 1986, a non-luxury nameplate -- Saturn -- ranks highest in customer satisfaction with dealer service, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2002 Customer Service Index (CSI) Study(sm).
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The First HUMMER Dealership
When you bought your 4-Wheel Drive SUV, did you first get to take it for a spin on the dealership's own off-road test track? Probably not. Welcome to the very first, prototype HUMMER dealership in Milwaukee, Wisc. A report from General Motors .
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Energy Company Offers Hot Tips to Cool Summer Electric Bills
Florida Power & Light Company urges budget-conscious customers to examine their energy use and associated costs when reviewing the household finances. FPL says energy costs can take a big bite from the household budget especially in the summer and in areas, such as the southeastern United States, where air conditioners are a major energy user.
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Buying a Used Car, Good Deal or Big Gamble?
Is shopping for a used car not exactly your idea of summer fun? Auto industry experts say that it doesn't have to be as hard as it seems. The Internet has made finding a good used car easier than ever. Edmunds.com has just released a list of used car Best Bets -- and with CARFAX offers consumers tips for avoiding someone else's auto headache.
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Henry VIII Era Duct Tape Fashions Win Prom Couple $5,000 in 2002
Stuck at Prom(tm) Contest
Emily Ewald and Mike Mace had a prom experience fit for a king. The duo attended the Rochelle Township High School prom in Rochelle, Ill., "ducked" out as 16th Century English nobles in prom formalwear made entirely from duct tape.
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Bausch & Lomb's ReNu MultiPlus(R)No Rub Formula Gains Additional
FDA Clearance for All Soft Contact Lenses
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, after review of additional clinical data, has cleared the use of Bausch & Lomb's ReNu MultiPlus(R) Multi-Purpose Solution No Rub Formula for ALL soft contact lenses, regardless of how often consumers replace their lenses.
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Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Names Whirlpool Corp. Winner of 2002 National Design Award for Corporate Achievement
Whirlpool Corporation today announced that the Smithsonian Institution's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, named the company the winner of its 2002 National Design Award for Corporate Achievement. The honor was announced last night at a White House reception, where First Lady Laura Bush was the host. Mrs. Bush is the honorary patron of this year's National Design Awards.
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Mile Marker International Inc. Presents
at International Military Show
Mile Marker International, Inc. (OTCBB:MMKR), a specialty automotive parts distributor, today announced that two of its Board of Directors recently presented the Company's unique patented hydraulic winch to delegates from over 100 foreign countries at the renown June 2002 Eurosatory Show in Paris, France.
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Cutting the Cord!: Mad Catz Introduces New Lynx Wireless Controller
for Playstation(R)2
Mad Catz Interactive Inc. (AMEX:MCZ) , a leading manufacturer of video game accessories, has announced the launch of its Lynx(tm) wireless controllers, commencing with the Lynx wireless controller for PlayStation(R)2 (also compatible with PlayStation(R) and PS one(tm)).
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Fairchild Semiconductor Appoints Brent Rowe Vice President
of Sales and Marketing for Europe
Fairchild Semiconductor International , one of the largest global suppliers of high-performance power products for multiple end markets, today announced the appointment of Brent Rowe to the position of vice president of sales and marketing for Europe.
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Genpass Inc. Adds Former Mastercard Executive Ralph Bianco
to Its Management Team
Genpass Inc., one of the top transaction processors, ATM drivers and specialized debit card services providers in the country, announced the hiring of Ralph Bianco as senior vice president for its Genpass Card Solutions division. Bianco comes to Genpass from MasterCard International where he had responsibility for all MasterCard, Maestro, Cirrus and MasterCard electronic branded, consumer credit, debit and prepaid products.
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DuPont Dow Elastomers Names Director of Mergers & Acquisitions;
Robert T. Sylvest, Assumes Role
DuPont Dow Elastomers, a global supplier of specialty elastomers for the automotive, chemical, construction, general rubber and wire and cable industries, has named Robert T. Sylvest director of mergers and acquisitions, a new position for the company based here.
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