Newstream.com Digest: The Entertaining Medical Exam, Gifts and Gadgets from the Discovery Channel Store and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists
NEW YORK--April 8, 2003--The Entertaining Medical Exam
Millions of patients undergo medical imaging exams every year -- allowing doctors to see and diagnose such things as bone fractures, heart disease and cancer, to name a few. Now, while doctors are getting the information they need, patients are being given some entertainment. A report from Siemens .
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FedEx Express Delivers Giant Pandas to the U.S.
FedEx Express delivered two giant pandas from Beijing, China to the Memphis International Airport today at 3:10 p.m. local time.
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Tough Stuff Saves The Day With Six Rugged Action-Packed Board Books In English and Spanish
The heroic (Tough) Team rescue workers have arrived in their (tough) vehicles equipped with all the (tough) things boys love: police cars, fire engines, wailing sirens, helicopters, trucks and tractors. Tough Stuff, an action series aimed at boys ages 2 and up, is a rough and tumble ride with the heroes of Tough Town. The three chunky board book formats and rubber tire strips on the covers deliver the "stuff" kids want. Tough Stuff, that is. (Hyperion Books for Children, April 2003 $5.99-$12.99)
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Knott's Theme Park and Snoopy - 20 Years of Doggone Fun!
The Camp Snoopy themed area has been delighting families and kids for twenty years and to celebrate Knott's Theme Park has given kids a couple of new reasons to love Camp Snoopy. With the addition of Joe Cool's GR8 SK8 (Great Skate), a Peanuts-themed family attraction, and the completely new Camp Snoopy Theatre the area will be taking on an updated look and feel. The new ride and theatre are slated to open on April 12, 2003.
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How Much Do You Love Mom? Let Her Count The Ways With A Gift From Discovery!
Show Mom how much you really appreciate her with just the right gift from Discovery Channel Stores and Discovery.com! From the latest fitness tools, spa elements and home accessories to handy gadgets that will make her life easier, the Discovery Channel Store has something special for every Mom!
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Konica Introduces The ColorFORCE(tm) 8050 Imaging System -- 50 Page-Per-Minute Color MFP To Set New Standard For Speed, Performance and Affordability
Konica Business Technologies U.S.A. Inc. (Konica), the innovation leader in digital imaging solutions and a subsidiary of Konica Corporation, today introduced the flagship of its color product line - the Konica ColorFORCE(tm) 8050 Imaging System. Designed for cost-effective color and B&W on demand printing for the CRD and print-for-pay environments, as well as high-volume workgroups and the graphic arts industry, the 50 page-per-minute (ppm) color multifunctional product (MFP) bridges the gap between the 24ppm-plus digital copier/printer segment and the color production print market.
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TI Automotive Develops Industry-First Fuel Tank System for Ford GT
TI Automotive, the world's leading supplier of automotive fuel storage and delivery systems, has developed a first-of-its-kind fuel tank system for the new 2005-model Ford GT.
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BigFoot Java Rallies Local Companies to Support U.S. Troops
Just drive by a BigFoot Java in South King County or Pierce County, and you'll find BIG support for our U.S. troops overseas, including six-foot high yellow ribbons. The specialty coffee drive-thru chain, headquartered 20 minutes south of Seattle, invited a handful of local companies to join forces in offering words of encouragement and support for the troops, and the response was immediate.
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MESAB Raises More Than $800,000 to Improve South Africa's Healthcare Services
With the support of key U.S. corporations, Medical Education for South African Blacks (MESAB), a non-profit organization that provides scholarships, advanced training, and academic support to black South African medical students, completed its annual fund-raising event, securing $826,250 to help bring better healthcare services to all South Africans.
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P&O Ports North America Inc. Acquires Wireless Access & Tracking System for Port of New Orleans' Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal
P&O Ports North America Inc. announces that it has contracted with TransCore, a leader in the field of intelligent transportation systems (ITS), to implement a wireless access and tracking system for their operations at the new Port of New Orleans' Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal. The technologically advanced, 57-acre terminal, slated for completion in mid 2003, is the latest addition to New Orleans' busy port complex.
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What To Eat When You Have Diabetes
Diabetes is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. But as serious as it is, diabetes can be controlled if it's correctly diagnosed. Who is at risk and what can be done? Roberta Facinelli answers these questions. Radio News Feature.
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It's Tax Time
Filing a tax return can be an intimidating experience for many but that shouldn't be an excuse to wait for the last minute. Online tax services can help many beat the clock as the deadline approaches. Radio News Feature.
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It's a Family Affair
Actor/Comedian/Dancer/Musician Eddie Griffin stars in a new movie, part concert, part documentary. There is a sense that no single entertainment form can contain the full force of his energy. Griffin's standup is renowned for being unabashedly gritty, featuring biting commentary on just about everything that goes on in his life and the world. Nothing and no one is off limits in Griffin's show, from race relations to sexual relations, from his mother to Osama Bin Laden. Radio News Feature Interview with Eddie Griffin.
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