Newstream.com Digest: Ways to Avoid a Car Accident, Employment Rights of National Guard and Reserve Members, and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists
NEW YORK--Oct. 2, 20037, 2003--| Ways to Avoid a Car Accident |
Driver distractions are a major reason for car accidents today and according to a new survey, many drivers continue to use risky behavior while driving. But with a few safety tips from driving experts, the road can be a safer place for all drivers.
A report from Allstate
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A Message From Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao To America's Employers About Citizen Soldiers
Since September 11, 2001, more than 300,000 National Guard and Reserve members have been called to serve their country. In this 30-second PSA, Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao -- surrounded by veterans of the Guard and Reserve -- reminds America's employers of the federal law that guarantees the jobs left behind by the Guard and Reserve employees will be waiting for them when they return. The PSA encourages employers to contact the Department of Labor for further information about the law, known as the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Act (USERRA).
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The Creepiest Ghoul This Halloween: Subterranean Termites
If you think ghouls, ghosts, goblins and black cats will be the scariest things to cross your path this Halloween, you'd be "dead" wrong. What you should really be afraid of: subterranean termites and the devastation they bring to 2 million households each year.
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Canon Enhances Its Low-Priced 35mm Film and Photo Scanner
Canon's new CanoScan(R) 3200F Color Image Scanner allows consumers to scan 35mm slides or negatives as well as photos and documents quickly with a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface. Both Windows(R) and Macintosh(R) computer users will enjoy the simple scanner operation as they create photo albums, scan text for OCR applications, scan photos for e-mail or copy and scan receipts for archiving.
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Canon Packs Photo Quality With Fast Print and Copy Speeds in Its New Entry-Level MultiPASS MP370 and MP360
Canon's new MultiPASS MP370 and MP360 Multifunction desktop photo printers deliver high-quality photo printing, copying and scanning to consumers with a stylish and compact design. From printing photos, text and web pages to scanning images for homework projects and copying receipts for household use, the new MultiPASS products deliver the versatility needed by today's consumers.
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Industry-Public Event to Celebrate Dining Out in N.J.
New Jersey Restaurant Association is hosting a unique dinner, "Restaurateurs & Great Chefs Celebrate Dining Out in NJ" on Monday, December 1, 2003 at Mayfair Farms in West Orange. Seven renowned chefs will prepare the gourmet dinner taking place at the Association's annual Gold Plate & Restaurateur of the Year Dinner Dance, open to the public for the first time.
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Creative Industries Reinvents the Wheel!
Creative Industries introduces the Artista Potter's Wheel, the first truly portable, tabletop potter's wheel for home use, yet, with the power to delight the professional. Weighing in at less than 26 pounds, and sporting an 11-inch wheel head only 3 7/8 inches above the table, this sturdy wheel develops a powerful 1/3 horsepower and has a 25-pound clay centering capacity. The Artista Wheel is a breakthrough in the pottery industry!
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Skyworks Unveils the Industry's Broadest Line of Wireless LAN Front-End Modules
Skyworks Solutions Inc. , the industry's leading wireless semiconductor company focused on radio frequency (RF) and complete cellular system solutions for mobile communications applications, introduced five new solutions to offer a complete family of fully integrated 802.11 wireless LAN front-end modules.
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Greg Proops from the Improv Television Series "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Hosts "How Looney Can You Be?" Competition at Toys "R" Us Times Square
Greg Proops from the improv television series "Whose Line Is It
Anyway?" led kids in a special armpit rendition of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" at the "How Looney Can You Be?" competition at Toys R" Us Times Square today sponsored by Mattel Inc. and Warner Bros. Consumer Products. The contest was part of the launch of Mattel's new Rude 'Tude(tm) Taz toy, which was recently featured in Toy Wishes -- the ultimate holiday magazine. Rude 'Tude(tm) Taz was also a "Preferred Choice Award" winner for Creative Child Magazine's holiday toy test.
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UC4 Software Inc. Names Mark Loehr Chief Operating Officer for North American Business Operations
UC4 Software Inc. (www.uc4.com), the US subsidiary of global job scheduling solution provider SBB, today announced the appointment of Mark Loehr to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Loehr will be responsible for overseeing the company's day-to-day operations throughout North America, working at the company's offices in New York and Colorado. Mr. Loehr has been a part of the UC4 Software/SBB management team since July 2001. His previous position, Senior Vice President of Global Services, will be filled by UC4 Software/SBB veteran Dave Kellermanns.
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Pennsylvania Lottery's Instant Holiday Games on Sale Tuesday
The Pennsylvania Lottery welcomes in the holiday season with five new holiday-themed instant games that go on sale Tuesday, October 28, 2003. The games are Dashing Through The Dough, Stocking Stuffer DOUBLER, Holiday Bucks, Holiday Countdown and SECRET SANTA. Combined, this year's holiday games offer players over $70 million in cash prizes.
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Actor Jeremy Piven Chats About Scary Movie 3
Scary Movie 3 has moviegoers laughing to spoofs of some of their favorite movies.
Radio News Feature
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