Newstream.com Digest: Michael Andretti Urges Americans Not to Drive Drunk, 50th Anniversary of Polio Vaccine Field Trials and Other Free Multimedia Content For Journalists

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2004--

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IndyCar(R) Series Team Owner Michael Andretti Urges Americans Not to
Drive Drunk

As the summer season quickly approaches, the consequences of drunk
driving are on all of our minds. In fact, in 2002, the United States
suffered a yearly total of 17,419 alcohol-related deaths, and 2,902 of
those fatalities were among youth under 21.
:30 Public Service Announcement featuring Michael Andretti
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50th Anniversary of Polio Vaccine Field Trials

The March of Dimes is celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of
the most hopeful moments in American history: the first Salk polio
vaccine inoculations. In the continuing spirit of keeping American
children healthy, the Center for Disease Control & Prevention has
designated April 26-30 as National Infant Immunization Week.
Video now available
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Moen Inc. Gives Homeowners the Opportunity to Win $5000 and a
Consultation with Celebrity Designer, Vern Yip

Moen Incorporated has teamed up with celebrity designer, Vern Yip,
host of TLC's Trading Spaces, for the Moen Summer of Style, an entire
season of contests and professional advise to help homeowners find
quick, affordable and easy ways to add style to their kitchens and
baths.
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Soledad O'Brien Talks About Her Family and Motherhood in
Guideposts Magazine

The May 2004 issue of Guideposts magazine, featuring a cover story
about the joys and challenges of balancing family life, motherhood,
and work by CNN news anchor Soledad O'Brien, continues Guideposts' new
initiative to make the magazine available via mass distribution at
newsstands.
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HP, Magnum Photos Celebrate the Power of Digital Technology and
Photography with "Color Work" Exhibit

HP today announced a collaboration with Magnum Photos, one of the
world's largest cooperatives of professional photographers, to exhibit
a never before released series of photographs. Running for two weeks
at the Visionaire Gallery in New York City, the "Color Work" exhibit
features the work of four of Magnum Photos' most diverse and esteemed
photographers.
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Next-Generation Velvecron Finish from PPG Helps palmOne's Latest
Handheld Feel as Good as It Works

The new Zire(tm) 72 handheld from palmOne Inc., is among the first
electronics products to feature next-generation Velvecron(tm) finish
from PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG). PPG worked with palmOne to fuse trend
and technology for the soft-touch finish of palmOne's latest handheld.
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Metal Storm Raises US$15.8 Million in Private Placement

Metal Storm Limited (Nasdaq:MTSX) (ASX:MST) -- International
ballistics company Metal Storm Limited announced the receipt of
confirmation letters for the placement of 61,461,195 fully paid
ordinary shares at A$0.35 (3,073,059 ADR's at US$5.15) to raise
A$21,511,418.00, (approximately US$15.8 million) primarily with
institutions and sophisticated investors in Australia.
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Voith Siemens Wins Order From Exelon Power To Modernize Conowingo,
Md., Hydroelectric Plant; Includes Environmentally-Friendly Dissolved
Oxygen Technology

Voith Siemens Hydro Power Generation of York, Pa., has been
selected to modernize the remaining four units at Exelon Corporation's
Conowingo Hydroelectric Station in Maryland.
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Silicon Valley Expert Witness Group Names Dr. Paul Newton as
Director of Biotechnology Expert Witness Services

Silicon Valley Expert Witness Group Inc. (SVEWG), a provider of
technical expert witnesses and consulting services to intellectual
property law firms and law firms requiring technical experts,
announced today the appointment of Dr. Paul Newton as Director of
Biotechnology. Dr. Newton's appointment reflects SVEWG's commitment to
provide Law firms nationwide with the highest caliber experts in the
areas of high technology and now Life Science, Pharmaceuticals and
Biotechnology.
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Chyron's New HyperX Multi-Format High Definition (HDTV) Graphics
System Wins Broadcast Engineering Pick Hit Award at NAB

Chyron Corporation (OTC BB:CYRO) is very pleased to announce that
its all-new real-time HyperX Multi-Format character generator graphics
system has won a Broadcast Engineering Pick Hit Award at NAB 2004.
HyperX was selected based upon its superior technology, ease of use,
and affordability.
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Chyron's C-Mix HD Graphics Mixer Wins TV Technology Mario Award at
NAB

Chyron Corporation is pleased to announce that its all-new C-Mix
HD high definition (HDTV) graphics mixer has won TV Technology
Magazine's prestigious Mario Award. The Award, given annually at NAB
by TV Technology's "Masked Engineer" columnist Mario Orazio,
recognizes superior technology and outstanding new products in the
field.
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How to Find That Suite Deal!

Travel tips and ways to keep the family happy while on the road.
Radio News Feature
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