Newstream.com Digest: Saving Lives on the Border, The Latest Trend in Car Theft, Is Mold Making You Sick? and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists
NEW YORK--Nov. 1, 20032, 2003--| Saving Lives on the Border |
Each year nearly 2.5 million illegal attempts are made at crossing our border from Mexico. What most of those undocumented immigrants don't know is how dangerous crossing a desert on foot can be. This report looks at what's being done to save lives along our Southern border. A report from General Motors
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'VIN Cloning' Is Latest Trend In Car Theft
You may be driving a stolen car without even knowing it. More and more Americans are paying the price for a new trend in crime called "VIN Cloning." Car thieves can pass off a stolen car as legit by replacing the stolen vehicle's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) with another car's VIN. Get video here
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Is Mold Making You Sick?
Just because you're sick during cold and flu season doesn't mean you're suffering from either one - it actually could be a reaction to mold. A national home survey was recently presented to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, which found that all of the 160 participating homes tested positive for mold on some inside surface. Get video now
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"24" Actor Dennis Haysbert Helps Launch New Advertising Campaign
On his show "24" as President of the United States, acclaimed actor Dennis Haysbert only has 24 harrowing hours to help prevent a national tragedy from occurring. But when it comes to insurance, Haysbert knows it takes more than just a day's work for reliable service. That is why the Golden Globe nominated actor is helping to launch Allstate's new national advertising campaign entitled "Our Stand." A report from Allstate
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Kid Rock Comes Alive in Mt. Clemens; Explosive Concert Marks Premiere of New Album; Show Filmed for Upcoming VH1 Special; Self-titled Collection Hits Stores Today
Kid Rock made an explosive return to the concert stage last week with a two-and-a-half hour live spectacular in his home state of Michigan. The November 4th gig at Mt. Clemens' landmark Emerald Theatre was filmed by VH1 for broadcast on Sunday, December 14th as the centerpiece of the 90-minute special, "A Kid Rock Christmas."
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Office Depot Partners With Emmy Award-Winning Designer Christopher Lowell To Introduce The Industry's First Pre-Coordinated Office Furniture And Accessories System
Office Depot one of the world's largest resellers of office products, and Emmy Award-winning designer/author/TV personality Christopher Lowell today introduced the Christopher Lowell Collection, the first pre-coordinated office furniture and accessories system designed to make decorating any home office or business a breeze.
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Don't 'Lose Yourself' This Holiday Season
If you're getting ready for holiday shopping, credits cards or other personal information are probably in your wallet. Brian Osuch reports on identity theft, and how you can protect yourself this holiday season. Radio News Feature
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SUSS MicroTec introduces Equipment Package for High Topography Lithography at Productronica
SUSS MicroTec AG (ticker symbol FWB:SMH) is unveiling a new lithography package for high topography applications at the Productronica 2003 exhibition in Munich, Germany. The SUSS solution for high topography lithography combines a new patent-pending spray coating system with a SUSS SupraYield(TM)-enabled exposure tool.
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Hormel Foods & America's Second Harvest Fight Hunger Nationwide
The U.S. Census Bureau reports Americans in poverty grew to over 34 million this year, resulting in millions of children, elderly and working families suffering from "food insecurity" -- the uncertainty of where they'll get their next meal. In an ongoing effort to combat hunger in America, Hormel Foods has once again partnered with America's Second Harvest. Radio News Feature
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