Newstream.com Digest: Family Fun and Safety With All Terrain Vehicles, 50 Years of Holiday Inn
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Enjoying Family Recreation With All Terrain Vehicles
More than 15 million American men, women, teenagers and children enjoy the pleasures of riding All Terrain Vehicles or ATVs. Sales of these compact and nimble machines have increased five-fold since 1991, 12 percent in 2001.
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Faster EMS Response to Auto Accidents
When you are involved in a severe motor vehicle crash, whether you live or die could depend on the type of treatment you receive in that first hour. General Motors unveiled a state of the art program that could increase your chances of surviving a severe crash. A report from General Motors
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The Road Trip: An American Tradition
The family road trip is an honored American tradition. This summer, 75 percent of all traveling families will hit the interstate instead of heading to the airport. With a lagging economy and renewed sense of patriotism, families are watching their budgets and staying close to home. While on a state-to-state tour of our nation, many families will stay at America's favorite rest stop -- the Holiday Inn, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
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J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Consumers Are More Satisfied with
Their Electric Utility, Despite Energy Industry Woes
Despite the energy industry's continuing struggle with controversy, satisfaction levels of electric utilities by residential customers have actually increased, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2002 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction StudySM released today.
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National Urban League and Russell Simmons Announce Youth Reading and
Leadership Program
During the National Urban League's 2002 annual conference National Urban League President Hugh B. Price and Russell Simmons, chairman of Def Jam Records and the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, today announced a new youth reading and leadership initiative, Urban Leaguer Def Jam Reader, that is designed to increase the reading interest, civic participation and technology awareness of urban youth.
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Record Attendance at U.S. Gyms; Health Club Members Logging More Time
Than Ever Before; IHRSA Considers Rising Attendance a Clear Sign of
Industry Success
U.S. health club members visited their clubs and gyms an average of 93 days during 2001, a record high level of attendance according to the annual Health Club Trend Report. The study, conducted by American Sports Data Inc. and sponsored by the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), also found that the 93 days per year represents a 29% increase in attendance since 1987, the first year the report tracked health club membership data.
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Teradyne and Accelerant Networks Deliver the Industry's First 6.25
Gb/s Backplane Reference Platform
Teradyne Inc. Connection Systems Division (TCS), a leading provider of high-performance interconnect and electronic manufacturing services, and Accelerant Networks Inc., the leading developer of intelligent high-speed backplane communication transceivers, today announced the industry's first 6.25 Gb/s backplane reference platform.
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Allergan Enhances Its Board With The Addition of Leading
Ophthalmologist
Allergan Inc. today announced that Stephen J. Ryan, M.D. will join the company's board of directors on Sept. 23, 2002.
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Wilson Named President of Hitachi Computer Products (America), Ltd.
Hitachi America, Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. , today announced the appointment of George Wilson as president of its Hitachi Computer Products (America) Inc. subsidiary based in Norman, Okla. The appointment is effective Aug. 1, 2002
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Medical Expert Available to Discuss HRT Alternatives
For millions of American women, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has suddenly turned from a health benefit to a potential health risk, following the news of the recent halt of the Women's Health Initiative study of a combination of estrogen and progestin in post-menopausal women. Audio now available.
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Help for Women Suffering From 'Information Overload' When Making
Health Care Decisions
There's good news for women making important health care decisions. Now there's a helpful guide available on how to get the most out of your health care plan.
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Looking for Love - and Money - in All the Web Places?
What are people looking for most in life? According to a recent America Online survey, money is the number one thing people search for -- ahead of religion, the meaning of life or even love. And when it comes to finding answers to life's questions or just looking for basic information, more and more people are turning to the Internet first.
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Warn Industries Announces New Extreme Duty Winch
Warn Industries introduced today a new generation of winches for off-roaders that take their vehicles to the limit. Responding to customer need, WARN engineers have designed the new and powerful WARN 9.5ti Thermometric winch for extreme duty. It combines a massive sealed protective structure with a sophisticated thermal motor feedback sensor.
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Valero Energy Corporation Chairman & CEO Named to 2002 Texas Business
Hall of Fame
Bill Greehey, chairman and CEO of San Antonio-based Valero Energy Corporation, the largest independent refining company in the United States, has been selected for induction into the 2002 Texas Business Hall of Fame.
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