Newstream.com Digest: Planning the Summer Road Trip, Promoting Child Safety, Renewable Energy Technology and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists
NEW YORK--June 19, 2003--Make the Car your Top Priority When Planning This Summer's Road Trip
How well you prepare your automobile is possibly the most important factor in ensuring a safe, fun, carefree and relaxing vacation. Before you hit the open road, there are several important parts of your car to check.
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Together We Can: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Teams with Superstation WGN to Promote Child Safety and Help Bring Children Home
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and Superstation WGN are teaming up to raise awareness about the plight of missing and exploited children in America and how parents can protect their kids through Together We Can. The new program will begin to reach 57 million homes this fall as Superstation WGN promotes abduction prevention education and airs photos of missing children presumed to be taken across state lines.
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Nearly 60 Percent of Americans Are Not Taking a Summer Vacation This Year, Citing Concerns Over Personal Finances
Just days before the official start of summer, 58 percent of American families say they are not taking a vacation this summer (51 percent) or have delayed their vacation plans (7 percent), primarily because of personal financial concerns, according to a nationwide Harris Interactive survey released on June 18, 2003, by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Radio News Feature.
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Navigant Consulting Study Shows Dramatic Improvements in Renewable Energy Technologies -- Renewables Will Play a Critical Role in Diversifying the Supply of Electric Energy
Dramatic improvements in performance, as well as government incentives, have resulted in reduced costs that are quickly making renewable energy technologies competitive with traditional forms of electricity generation, according to a study released today by Navigant Consulting Inc. .
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Krispy Kreme Opens First Store Outside North America
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. today opens the doors to its first store outside North America, located in the Sydney, Australia suburb of Penrith.
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General Mills Introduces New Oatmeal Crisp(tm) Fruit 'n Cereal Bars
General Mills is launching new Oatmeal Crisp Fruit 'n Cereal Bars, the latest addition to their strong-performing bars line-up that includes Nature Valley and Milk 'n Cereal Bars. Oatmeal Crisp Bars combine golden toasted Oatmeal Crisp flakes with real fruit filling and come in three crispy and delicious flavors -- Strawberry, Apple Cinnamon, and Blueberry.
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BMX Bike Stunts Drive Home Safety Message for Southern California Elementary Schoolchildren
In an effort to reduce the number of sports-related injuries suffered by California children, the California Highway Patrol, California Department of Education and the American Plastics Council (APC) have teamed up to launch a statewide Children's Sports Safety Awareness Campaign. The "Play it Safe...No Gear, No Game" campaign seeks to educate the public on the importance of wearing safety devices -- helmets, kneepads, eye protection -- while participating in sporting and recreational activities.
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Anxiety Sufferers, Others Taking BuSpar(R) May Benefit From Major Class Action Settlement
Patients suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder and others who took the medication BuSpar(R) over the last eight years are included in a proposed multi-million dollar settlement of a nationwide anti-trust class action lawsuit brought by the Attorneys General of all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. A nationwide effort to contact BuSpar(R) consumers was launched on June 18.
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Junk Email or Misdirected Marketing?
The Federal Trade Commission hosted a workshop to address the issue of the costs and benefits to consumers and businesses of consumer information collection and use. It explored how consumer information is collected and used by businesses to facilitate commercial transactions, as well as how it can be used to fight fraud. A report from Teradata, a division of NCR Video available on Friday -- please check back.
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ExxonMobil Improves Mobil 1 Motorcycle Oil For Higher Performance Cruisers
ExxonMobil today announced the reformulation of its fully synthetic Mobil 1 V-Twin 20W-50 motorcycle oil. Designed for cruisers, the reformulated Mobil 1 V-Twin 20W-50 provides outstanding wear protection under extreme conditions and enhanced high-temperature durability for both short and long rides. The enhanced additive package in the new formula is proven to help withstand severe heat and provides additional lubrication for peak horsepower, while protecting engines against harmful deposit formation.
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ExxonMobil Improves Mobil 1 Motorcycle Oils for On- and Off-Road Bikes
ExxonMobil announced the reformulation of Mobil 1 MX4T motorcycle oil. A fully synthetic motor oil designed for on-road, off-road and competition four-cycle motorcycles, the new Mobil 1 MX4T contains a reformulated additive package designed to help keep engines running clean, while maintaining high-performance.
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Growing Number Of Homeowners Tapping Into 'Super Checking Accounts'
Ever wish you had $100,000 at your disposal? You may, and you just don't know it. Matt Kelly tells us about home equity lines of credit. Radio News Feature.
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Teen 'Idol' Now on the Big Screen
The fairytale of American "Idol" Justin Guarini continues as he stars in a new movie -- a romantic musical comedy. Radio News Feature Interview with Justin Guarini.
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'Mr. Fix-It's' Rodent-Ridding Tips
Nothing can send chills up and down a homeowner's spine like finding out he has a rodent problem. Here's some advice on what people can do. Radio News Feature.
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Save A Life Tour 2003
There's a major tour going around the country, and it doesn't involve rock stars, or bicycles. It's about blood, as we hear in this report from Matt Kelly. Radio News Feature.
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'Her Moment Like This'
Ever since she was crowned the first American Idol, the world has become very familiar with Kelly Clarkson. Radio News Feature Interview with Kelly Clarkson.
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ARAMARK Names Tim Cost New Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs
ARAMARK , a world leader in managed services, on June 19, 2003, announced the appointment of Tim Cost as Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs. In his new position, Cost will be responsible for all of the company's global external and internal communications -- including financial and media relations, government affairs and public policy, employee communications, corporate philanthropy and community relations, and marketing communications.
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Christye Weld Named Regional Manager, San Antonio for Business Wire
In recognition of her outstanding contribution to Business Wire's sales effort, the company has named Christye Weld, of San Antonio, regional manager, San Antonio, Cathy Baron Tamraz, president, announced Thursday. She reports to Monika Maeckle, vice president-Southwest region.
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Clorox Names Gerald Johnston CEO
The Clorox Company (PSE:CLX) today announced that Gerald E. "Jerry" Johnston, 55, has been named chief executive officer and elected to the company's board of directors, effective July 1, 2003. Johnston succeeds G. Craig Sullivan who will continue to serve as the company's chairman until his Dec. 31, 2003, retirement.
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