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Newstream.com Digest: Keeping Your Wireless Phone Number, New Trend in Interactive Distance Learning, Tips for Prospective Pet Owners & Other Free Multimedia

Business Wire - November 21, 2003

Entertainment Editors/Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 2003

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How To Switch Your Provider But Keep Your Wireless Phone Number

Starting Monday, a new federal rule takes effect that allows consumers to switch telecommunications carriers without changing phone numbers. Local number portability, or LNP, is an important issue for people who rely on their wireless phones as a main line of communication. Below are some tips to keep in mind before making the switch.

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Technology Helping Schools Beat Budget Cuts

States are currently struggling with the worst budget cuts since World War II, resulting in a lack of funding for public schools all over the country. Thanks to some innovative thinking and a little technology, many schools are finding an effective solution to the problem through interactive distance learning -- or Video Communications.

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FCB New York Wins One Show's Top Award For Eli Lilly TV Spot

A breakthrough television spot on adult attention deficit disorder has just been awarded the One Show's Gold Pencil award, the top honor at the One Club's One Show Rx Awards.

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Considering Getting A Puppy Or Kitten This Holiday Season? Start Your Research Now!

For many Americans, last-minute holiday shopping has evolved into an exciting tradition. And while it's all right to make dashes at the final hour for most gifts, a new puppy or kitten is one that can't wait until Christmas Eve. In fact, unfortunately during the holiday craziness, pets are often bought upon impulse, resulting in a rise in pets returned to shelters after the holidays.

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Yao Ming Comes to the Small Screen

Ever wonder what it's like to be Yao Ming or shoot hoops like a dominant center? Now's your chance with Yao Ming Basketball '04 presented by FOX Sports(tm). This two-on-two mobile basketball match-up lets you play either as Yao Ming or against Yao Ming. Shoot the three-point shot or pass the ball into the post for board-shattering slam dunks. After playing offense, apply an all-world defense with deflections and in-your-face blocks. Come ready to play because, as in professional basketball, Yao Ming is the fastest, tallest and best player on the court.

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Yahoo! Attempts Guinness World Record(tm) for World's Largest Group Yodel

Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO), a leading global Internet company recognized for its signature yodel, on Nov. 19, 2003, smashed the Guinness World Record for the world's largest simultaneous yodel. The successful record attempt was hosted at Yahoo!'s headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif.

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Coach Industries Group Announces $3 Million in New Orders

Coach Industries Group Inc. (OTCBB:CIGI) ("Coach"), a diversified holding company focused on the luxury automotive and limousine manufacturing industry, announced today it has recently received new orders for limousines totaling approximately $3 million. Based on current order flow and market activity, the Company expects 2004 revenues will exceed $25 million.

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Jay Kaplan, M.D., FACEP, Receives National ACEP Award; Joins California Emergency Physicians Medical Group

Jay Kaplan, M.D., FACEP, Director of Service Excellence with California Emergency Physicians (CEP) Medical Group, received the Outstanding Speaker of the Year Award at the American College of Emergency Physicians' (ACEP) Scientific Assembly. The recipient is chosen for the award based on feedback from attendees at various national ACEP educational conferences throughout 2002-2003.

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SunPass Sales Reach One Million Transponders; One-millionth Customer Recognized

SunPass(R), the State of Florida's pre-paid electronic toll program, activated its one-millionth SunPass toll transponder when David Rubin called the SunPass Customer Service Center November 8, transportation officials announced today.

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Avlon Introduces MoisturColor(R) Powder Lightener and Moisturcolor(R) Permanent Hair Color Systems for Women of All Races That Lighten And Tone Hair In Half The Usual Time

Avlon Industries, a leader in multicultural personal products, has developed MoisturColor(R) Oil Moisturizing Powder Lightener, the first of its kind, and a defining event in the professional hair color industry that will truly revolutionize the way consumers of all races, White, African American, Hispanic and Asian, can lighten their hair in half the usual time with no tensile damage because it is fortified with Avlon's exclusive FSC Factor (Fiber Strengthening Complex) that strengthens and fortifies the hair, leaving it in exceptional condition.

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Restore, A Renewal Center For Women Breaks Ground On New Residential Shelter In South Los Angeles

Nearly three years after their residential shelter was destroyed by fire in 2000, Restore, A Renewal Center for Women Inc. broke ground yesterday on a new 2,718 square foot facility in South Los Angeles. Attendees included guest of honor Denise Brown, domestic violence activist and founder of the Nicole Brown Charitable Foundation, Restore board members, team members from community partner Hilton Hotels Corporation and donors. Hilton provided initial funds for the project to begin construction.

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Pharmaceutical Pricing In America Today

As price controls enter the debate in Washington over prescription drug coverage...at least one expert says government interference will hurt Americans in the long run.

Radio News Feature

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A Day To Heal, A Day To Remember

Every day approximately 80 Americans die by suicide. As a result, friends and family members are left behind to deal with feelings of loss and sorrow. But one organization is reaching out to survivors of suicide and letting them know they are not alone.

Radio News Feature

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Role-Playing Is Not Just For Adults Anymore

This holiday season adventure and role-playing games continue their dominant presence in pop culture. Brian Osuch has more.

Radio News Feature

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When Changes Are Good!

One of America's largest restaurant chains is changing the way it makes one of its most popular items. Roberta Facinelli has more.

Radio News Feature

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AARP Members Support Medicare Prescription Drug Legislation

As the debate over prescription drugs in Medicare continues on Capitol Hill, a new poll shows most AARP members support the controversial legislation.

Radio News Feature

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New Portrait Gallery Brings International Flavor to Santa Fe

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