Newstream.com Digest: Crossover Utility Vehicles, `Stuck At Prom' Scholarship Contest, and Other...

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 9, 2003

It's A Car-Truck-Van Utility Vehicle

Look, out on the road. It's a car! It's a truck! No, it's a crossover? What are we talking about? Well, if you are currently in the market for a new automobile, or will be

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Sticky Situation Bonds High School Couple in High Fashion

Forget fancy designer dresses, this year the fashion trend at high school proms across North America was...duct tape. After looking through 339 prom entries, the winners of Duck brand duct tape's third annual "Stuck At Prom" scholarship contest are in. They are Margaret ("Meg") Roberts and Tyler Mickley of West Point, Virginia. Get video now.

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Chrysler Suing Texas Lawyers Who Tried to Defraud Company

Three Texas lawyers are being sued by the Chrysler Group for trying to defraud the company. Mike Morris has the story. Radio News Feature

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GOT MILK?/McDonald's Partnership Expands

Following the recent pilot promotion in Sacramento, the world's largest fast food chain and the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB) announced today they will expand their alliance to Southern and Central California. Beginning this month, McDonald's(R) restaurants in greater Los Angeles, San Diego, Bakersfield and the Central Coast/Santa Barbara will join their counterparts in Sacramento to promote milk with McDonald's Breakfast Happy Meals(R).

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Virginia Couple Wins $5,000 in 2003 Duck(R) Brand Duct Tape Stuck at Prom(TM) Scholarship Contest

A little bit of artistic flair and a lot duct tape have proven profitable for Margaret (Meg) Roberts and Tyler Mickley of West Point, Virginia. Roberts, 16, and Mickley, 17, attended the West Point High School prom decked out in formal duct tape duds and have each won a $2,500 college scholarship in the third annual Duck(R) brand duct tape Stuck at Prom(TM) Scholarship Contest.

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Denny's Turns a Fabulous Fifty!

Light the birthday candles! Raise your glass of juice or cup of coffee! Along with Ron Howard, Kim Basinger and Pat Benatar, a true American Roadside Icon - Denny's restaurants - is rounding the corner of the Big Five-O this year.

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Global Sources to Bring Buyers Together with China Suppliers in Shanghai at the China Sourcing Fair: Electronics & Components

Global Sources Ltd. (NasdaqNM:GSOL) announced that it will host the China Sourcing Fair: Electronics & Components in Shanghai this October 9-11. The Fair will offer international buyers direct access to China manufacturers of electronic components and finished consumer electronics, ranging from DVD players to mobile phones. The WorldWide Retail Exchange (WWRE), the premier Internet-based business-to-business exchange for retailers and suppliers, announced that the consortium is endorsing the Fair to its global membership base as an important opportunity to expand direct sourcing from China.

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Mayor Hahn Unveils 2003 Homeownership Agenda At Los Angeles Business Council's 2nd Annual Mayoral Housing Summit

Addressing an audience of more than 350 business and housing leaders at the 2nd annual Mayoral Housing Summit, Mayor Jim Hahn today stressed investment in his housing agenda through public and private funding sources, and pledged to increase the economic vitality of the city by encouraging the construction of for-sale housing.

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McDonald's and Wayport Bring High-Speed Wireless Access to 75 Restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area

Beginning today, many McDonald's restaurants around the Bay area will give customers another great reason to connect with the Golden Arches -- by providing high-speed wireless access (known as Wi-Fi) for wireless-enabled notebook computers and handheld devices.

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Bellwave Handset Designs Claim Top Spots in China

Bellwave Co., Ltd., a leader in innovative mobile handset and data module designs, revealed today that its A-8 GSM handset design claimed the number one position last year in the coveted Chinese market. Designed and developed for Amoisonic, this sleek, super thin GSM mobile phone is compact, feature rich and affordably priced making it the most popular design in China, outselling competing models from industry giants Motorola, Nokia and Samsung.

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The Greens of Las Vegas Announces Its 'Putt For Dough' Championship Tournament Series And Formaton of The Greens Worldwide Putters Association

GREENS WORLDWIDE INCORPORATED's (OTCBB:GWWI) golf-putting attraction, The Greens of Las Vegas, will host five separate one-day $25,000 "Putt For Dough" putting tournaments in 2003, the first of which will be held Labor Day weekend, Sunday, August 3. In addition, The Greens is now accepting membership into its Greens Worldwide Putters Association, offering benefits for golfers and non-golfers.

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Saving Money On Your Credit Card Bills

Interest rates are at historic lows and credit savvy consumers are taking advantage of record-low interest rates on mortgages, student loans, and new car loans. Now it looks like at least one credit card company is going to pass along similar savings to credit card holders. Radio News Feature

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The Boss's Daughter Speaks Out

Tara Reid is one of Hollywood's brightest up and coming stars. She's best known for her work in the American Pie movie series. But now, she's staring in the end of summer comedy My Boss's Daughter. Radio News Feature Interview with Tara Reid

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J.D.Power And Associates 2003 Survey Results

Which are the most dependable cars on the road? Roberta Facinelli has this report. Radio News Feature

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A Green Thumb Can Be Rewarding

Do you know a gardener whose green thumb has made a difference in their community? If so, they could win an award, as we hear from Matt Kelly. Radio News Feature

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Michael Moss Promoted to Vice President & Director of Leasing at Kramont

Kramont Realty Trust (NYSE:KRT) announced that Michael Moss has been promoted to vice president and director of leasing for the company. Mr. Moss will be responsible for overseeing the leasing department and will focus on overall portfolio occupancy and increasing rental income.

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Maggie T. Watkins Named as New President of International Group of Law Firms

Meritas, a closely aligned group of more than 165 full-service law firms located in 50+ countries, has named Maggie T. Watkins as president.

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