Newstream.com Digest: Break a Bad Habit -- Not Your Budget, Michelin PAX System Curbs Tire Blow-Outs and Flats, and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists
NEW YORK--Oct. 8, 2004--Newstream.com Digest------------------------------------------------
How to Break a Bad Habit Without Breaking Your Budget
Each year, millions of people promise themselves they'll break a bad habit. Whether it's smoking a last cigarette or drinking that final Frappuccino, following through is a lot easier said than done. That's why so many are willing to spend hundreds, even thousands of dollars on gym memberships, nicotine patches, even hypnosis. But kicking a bad habit doesn't have to be expensive. Video available
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Revolutionary Tire System Curbs Leading Cause of Road Fatalities
Tire blow-outs and flats are some of the leading causes of deaths on roadways. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, (NHTSA), there are more than 23,000 tire-related accidents every year -- 535 of them fatal. Until now, drivers had no control over the loss of tire pressure, flats or blow-outs. But a revolutionary new tire system, called PAX System, is changing that and giving drivers safe alternatives to traditional tires. Video Available
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John Lennon Remembered in Children's Picture Book That Introduces Him to a Whole New Generation
On what would have been his 64th birthday, John Lennon is being remembered through his music and art, and those too young to remember his legacy will be able to share and understand his message in a new picture book, John's Secret Dreams: The Life of John Lennon by Doreen Rappaport, illustrated by Bryan Collier.
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Belkin Wireless Pre-N Networking Products Hit Store Shelves
Belkin Wireless Pre-N Networking products will be available in major retail outlets starting October 24, 2004. Belkin's Pre-N line consists of a Wireless Router (F5D8230-4) and Wireless Notebook Network Card (F5D8010) and guarantee 800% wider coverage and 600% faster speeds than all other wireless products on the market today. The products are certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance for their interoperability with existing Wi-Fi technologies including 802.11b and 802.11g.
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Toy Wishes Names Ms. Pac-Man TV Games and Cabbage Patch Kids Top Picks for the 2004 Holiday Season
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. announced that its Ms. Pac-Man TV Games unit and Cabbage Patch Kids from the Company's Play Along division were recognized as two of the 12 hottest toys of the 2004 holiday season. TOY WISHES, the ultimate guide to family entertainment, recognized both Cabbage Patch Kids and Ms. Pac-Man TV Games as part of the Hot Dozen list at the TIA/TOY WISHES Holiday Preview event held this week in New York City.
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Schindler Elevator Rolls Out New FieldLink(TM) Hand-Held PC
Schindler Elevator Corporation has rolled out a dynamic new hand-held computer, the Schindler FieldLink(TM) for elevator and escalator service. The Schindler FieldLink is the newest technology in the Schindler SENSE(R), Schindler Elevator Network for Service Excellence, maintenance program. This advanced device places the technology to set new standards for elevator and escalator uptime and fast, responsive service in every service technician's hands.
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Chyron Ships HyperX HD Graphics System
Chyron Corporation announced it has started shipping the Duet HyperX HD graphics system to customers including Turner Studios in Atlanta, WJW-TV in Cleveland, and KAKM-TV in Anchorage, AK.
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Innovative Robotics Gains Market Acceptance with First Industry Front-End Robot That Reaches Three FOUPs Without Track
Innovative Robotic Solutions Inc. (IRSI) announced that its IR-820 Robot has won multiple evaluations for 300mm front-end development and is demonstrating critical benefits to manufacturing processes.
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"Camp Cupcake" T-Shirts Ready in Time for Martha Stewart's Prison Arrival
B.A. Hobo Co. Makers, a Dallas-based vintage logo and emblem apparel company, has created limited-edition "Camp Cupcake" T-shirts commemorating Martha Stewart's arrival at Alderson Federal Prison Camp tomorrow. The T-shirts feature custom-designed artwork inspired by summer camp logos from yesteryear. Classic ringer tees in both men's and girly versions are available for purchase at the Hobo Co. on-line store (www.hoboco.com).
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Dialysis Professionals' Top Issue Is Reimbursement; Not Surprising, It's The Top Issue Tomorrow,
According to a study released last week by Dialysis Dimensions, Nephrologists, Renal Nurses and Dietitians from around the country identified Reimbursement as the Top Issue facing the dialysis industry today. Dialysis Professionals identified Reimbursement as the Top "Emerging" Issue the industry will face tomorrow, too.
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Gloria Jean's Mission Viejo Location Reopens With New Image, Expanded Service
A new Gloria Jean's prototype debuted in The Shops of Mission Viejo, California. The newly designed store generated an enthusiastic response from customers.
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Andrae Rivas and Rebecca Phelps Selected As 2005 Disneyland(R) Resort Ambassadors
Hundreds of cheering Guests and Cast Members gathered with Disneyland(R) Resort President Matt Ouimet and Mickey and Minnie Mouse on Main Street, U.S.A. October 7th to congratulate Andrae Rivas and Rebecca Phelps as they were announced as the 2005 Disneyland(R) Resort Ambassadors. This year's announcement took on special meaning as the team of two Ambassadors will represent the Disneyland(R) Resort and its 20,000 Cast Members during the 50th anniversary of Disneyland(R) Park.
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Preparando Tu Carro Para El Invierno
El invierno esta llegando! Su carro esta preparado? Noticias Especiales para Radio
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Ahora Todos Los Hispanos Sin Seguro Medico Podran Beneficiarse Con Ahorros En Las Medicinas De Pfizer
Mediante un programa de la farmaceutica Pfizer de alcance nacional, los farmaceutas comenzaron hoy a completar las prescripciones a aquellas personas que no cuentan con seguro medico, brindandoles significativos ahorros. Noticias Especiales para Radio
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