Newstream.com Digest: Race Car Drivers as Athletes, How Popular Are Luxury Holiday Gifts? Taking the Stress Out of Holiday Shopping, and Other Free Multimedia Content For Journalists
NEW YORK--Dec. 1, 2003--| Race Car Drivers as Athletes |
It's a subject that's been debated for years. Are race car drivers really athletes? A report from General Motors .
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Taking the Stress Out of Holiday Shopping
Online retailers are gearing up for their busiest time of year, the holiday season. Shoppers logged on in record numbers last year, and with good reason. It's because online shopping is not just about convenience anymore. It's also about the bargains. A video report from General Mills .
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FedEx Ground Ready for Record Holiday Shipping Surge
On the heels of "black Friday," traditionally the most frenzied shopping day of the year, FedEx Ground, the small-package ground operating unit of FedEx Corporation , is entering its busiest period as it helps retailers re-stock shelves, delivers merchandise to online shoppers and provides reliable ground residential service to thousands of customers sending holiday gifts to friends and family.
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How Popular Are Luxury Holiday Gifts?
Wonder if anyone ever buys the Neiman Marcus Fantasy Gifts? Well the $75,000 special edition BMW or a $50,000 Louis Vuitton luggage set are already out of stock. In fact, the BMW only took seven minutes to sell out. But there are still hundreds of other gifts available, especially for people with more modest pocketbooks. Get video here.
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New Tools in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Medical research has taken great strides in gathering information in the fight against breast cancer. But the amount of data can be overwhelming -- for researchers and computer systems alike. That is why some research institutes are now using advanced computer systems similar to ones you would find at top businesses to untangle all the info. A report from Teradata, a division of NCR .
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Stand by for Action... Ford and Thunderbirds Are Go!
Cinema audiences will be asked to 'Stand By' this Christmas with a sneak preview of a FAB new adventure film -- THUNDERBIRDS!
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CDC: New Data Show HIV Diagnoses Increasing
New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that HIV diagnoses in 29 states climbed 5.1 percent between 1999 and 2002 -- a startling shift from the previous downward trend. Radio News Feature. December 1 is World AIDS Day.
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Automotive Industry Reaps Benefits of Digital Manufacturing Tools from DELMIA: Reduced Cost and Time-to-Market
Leaders from the automotive industry recently shared their Digital Factory strategies at the DELMIA Worldwide User Group Conference. Presented were compelling results of how digital manufacturing simulation tools bring products to market faster, with higher quality, and overall lower costs.
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Coalition Against Hunger Announces Campaign to Target 104,000 Potentially Eligible Philadelphia Food Stamp Candidates
The Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger, a nonprofit organization working to combat hunger in Southeastern Pennsylvania, is kicking off a major advertising campaign to increase awareness of and participation in the federally funded Food Stamp Program.
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Santa's Real Sleighs
Christmas may still be weeks away, but Santa's already busy making sure Christmas trees and presents are on the way to families across the nation. But who's really doing all the moving? This holiday season, freight trains are expected to deliver more than 40 percent of the nation's goods.
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Harty Joins RTM Restaurant Group and Named Partner
Linda S. Harty is the chief financial officer for RTM Restaurant Group and is named a partner in the company. In her new role, Harty is responsible for the finance, treasury and tax functions for all concepts owned and operated by RTM Restaurant Group.
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Pipes Joins RTM Restaurant Group and Named Partner
J. David Pipes is the senior vice president of accounting for RTM Restaurant Group and is named a partner in the company. In his new role, Pipes is responsible for the accounting, planning and forecasting for all concepts owned and operated by RTM Restaurant Group.
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S-Y Systems Technologies Inc. Announces Appointments: Robert McDonald to Sales Director and Tim Mailley to Business Development and Core Sales Manager
Robert McDonald was appointed sales director and Tim Mailley to Business Development and Core Sales Manager for S-Y Systems Technologies Inc., a Siemens VDO Automotive and Yazaki North America joint venture company supplying electrical and electronic distribution systems, announced Robert Cowley, Executive Director -- Sales and Marketing.
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Solucient Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Solucient(R), a leading provider of strategic business and clinical information for the health care industry, has named Thomas Wilkas to the position of Chief Financial Officer.
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The Very Worst Holiday Gifts
Hey bosses: what do you think your employees would like as a gift this holiday season? Here's what they want -- and don't want! Radio News Feature.
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Not Sure What to Buy for the Person Who Has Everything?
What do you get the person who seems to have everything? Here's a hint. Radio News Feature.
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Bad Santa Doesn't Care if You've Been Naughty or Nice
If ever thought it would be funny to watch a Christmas movie that wasn't jolly then Disney might have the flick for you. Radio News Feature Interview with Billy Bob Thornton.
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Sorry, But the 75K BMW and the 50K Louis Vuitton Luggage are Sold Out
If you were hoping for some high priced luxury goods for the holidays -- you better act fast. They're selling out as we hear from Roberta Facinelli. Radio News Feature.
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Investors Must Know How to Understand Their Portfolio's Performance
When evaluating your investment portfolio, it's not enough to know that past performance doesn't guarantee future results. Radio News Feature.
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Give Them the Gift They Really Want
Struggling to find that perfect holiday gift this year? Well, here's how to take the guess work out of your holiday shopping. Radio News Feature.
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Hottest Gifts to Give This Holiday
So what are the hottest gifts this holiday season? Here are the top holiday must haves so you can be a successful Santa. Radio News Feature.
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Recharging Your Battery
A :30 public service announcement about cordless electronics, featuring actor Richard Karn. Radio News Feature.
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Keeping the Ho-Ho-Ho in the Holidays
Let's face it -- for many, the holidays can be a pain in the neck. All that shoveling, cooking, standing, walking, waiting can make a Scrooge out of anyone. In fact, waiting in line is ranked as the "biggest holiday pain," according to a recent poll by Extra Strength TYLENOL. The survey shows 70 percent of all respondents report more pain during the holidays. Radio News Feature.
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Merry 'Stinkin' Xmas
One television star is making people laugh on the big screen. Radio News Feature.
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A Sparkling Smile for the Holidays
It's the holiday season. Looking to put a little sparkle in your smile? Brian Osuch tells you how. Radio News Feature.
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Former BBC Broadcaster Lucy Hadfield Takes Helm of Medialink London Office
Former BBC broadcaster Lucy Hadfield has been appointed Managing Director of the international operations of Medialink Worldwide Incorporated , a global leader in providing news and media services for professional communicators, it was announced on Dec. 1, 2003. Joining Ms. Hadfield on the management team of Medialink in London is Bill Jones who was named Vice Chairman, a non-executive role.
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