Newstream.com Digest: Trashing The Indy 500, `Alternative' Ways of Caring for Your Cat, The Upper Deck Company Signs Hoops Phenom LeBron James
NEW YORK--May 23, 2003--and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists
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Trashing The Indianapolis 500
Remember that scene from the movie "Back To The Future" where Doc Brown fuels his car with garbage to blast off into the future? While running our cars on egg shells, banana peels and tuna cans might seem futuristic, it is actually happening today. A report from General Motors
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The Upper Deck Company Signs Hoops Phenom LeBron James to Exclusive Deal to Represent NBA Line
The Upper Deck Company LLC, announced today the signing of hoops phenom LeBron James, one of the most highly-touted young talents in basketball history, to his first professional sponsorship deal. Predicted to be the first pick in this year's NBA draft, James, the three-time Mr. Basketball in the state of Ohio and two-time High School National Player of the Year, has agreed to a multi-year exclusive trading card collectibles and memorabilia agreement with Upper Deck that includes autographs, premiums packaging and promotional rights.
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Forget a Slice of Salmon or Shiny New Collar... We're Now Caring for Our Cats in a More 'Alternative' Fashion
Forget the occasional slice of salmon or shiny new collar. With pet lovers spending more than GBP3.5 billion a year on their animals, it's no surprise that owners are now finding more 'alternative' ways of caring for their cat.
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Who's Manning the Grill This Memorial Holiday?
Fire up the grill! With Memorial Day here, the kick-off to grilling season begins. Thought it was tough to get control of the remote? Well, this year more and more women are now taking charge of the grill, and chances are you'll see more women "manning" the grill than ever before!
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South Jersey Industries, Stockton College Dedicate New Fuel Cell
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and South Jersey Industries formally marked a unique partnership with the dedication of the College's new $1.3 million fuel cell unit.
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Textron Names Redenbaugh CEO of Bell Helicopter
Textron Inc. today announced that Michael Redenbaugh has been named chief executive officer of Bell Helicopter, the world's leading manufacturer of vertical-lift aircraft. He will report to Textron Chief Operating Officer Steven Loranger. He succeeds John Murphey, who has been named chairman emeritus of the Ft. Worth, Texas-based producer of helicopters and revolutionary tiltrotor aircraft.
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UNOVA Names Lydia H. Kennard to Board of Directors
UNOVA Inc. announced that Lydia H. Kennard will join its board of directors. Kennard, 49, is executive director of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), a position she has held since March 2000, after serving as interim executive director since August 1999.
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Park Place Promotes Senior Execs DeLury, Bell To Executive Vice President Positions
Park Place Entertainment Corporation today promoted two senior executives -- Senior Vice President and General Counsel Bernard E. DeLury Jr. and Senior Vice President for Human Resources and Administration Steven F. Bell -- to executive vice president positions.
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17 Million Older Americans Don't Have Prescription Drug Coverage
May is Older Americans Month -- a time to focus on the millions of older Americans without prescription drug coverage, many of whom suffer from common, chronic illnesses. Matt Kelly has more.
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Kick Off the Summer With the Flavors of the Season
Many Americans are choosing to stay close to home this summer -- spending time with family and friends in their own backyard.
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Depression and the Challenge of Complete Recovery
According to new research, addressing the painful symptoms of depression is key for recovery.
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Chevy Takes Indy by Storm!
Spectators at this year's Indy 500 will be seeing something completely different on the track. It's not a car, and it's not a truck, but it promises to stir the emotions of sports fans and auto enthusiasts alike.
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