Area code shortage spurs push for change in dialing rules
As the Philadelphia suburbs face another round of area code changes by June the pattern appears nationwide with demand for cellular pagers modems and second lines driving code expansion. Industry officials warn the 10 000-number block system wastes numbers and propose smaller blocks and regional consolidation to curb new code needs.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Donald Culp
Federal Communications Commission
Illinois
New York
Colorado
Diet Coke shifts to self esteem in new ads
Coca Cola unveils a Diet Coke campaign centered on enjoyment and personal choice with the slogan Live your life. The ads target adults who feel confident with their life choices and aim to boost self esteem, contrasting earlier image focused messaging.
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Atlanta
Coca-Cola
Coke
Jan Hall
United States
Billy Crystal
Fernando
Ryan
AutoWatch monitors teen driving with tiny black box
In San Jose a device called AutoWatch uses a small black box installed under a car’s dashboard to track engine data and driver speed. Parents set limits for speed and throttle via a PC and the unit records violations with date and time for later review.
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San Jose
Calif
Lisa Warren
Mark
Lisa
Chuck E. Cheese
Tucson
Ariz
Base Simulation Inc
New Milford, Pa
Stephen Golenski
Golenski
Aline Zoidbrod
Lexington
Mass
AutoWatch
Mark Warren
Ralston Purina to add few jobs in Clinton and Davenport
Ralston Purina will receive incentives for a five year, 22.6 million expansion at Clinton and Davenport plants. The project aims to upgrade machinery and equipment, with a maximum of 23 new jobs and wages around 11.42 to 12.09 per hour. The company seeks waivers and tax credits under Iowa programs to support funding and training.
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Clinton
Ralston Purina
Davenport
Keith Schopp
Iowa
Clinton Development Board
Ralston Purifia
Bob Henningsen
Iowa Department of Economic Development
US West says 2000 readiness on schedule in 14-state region
William White, head of US West's year 2000 initiative, says the company is ready for the Y2K transition. Eighty percent of its 1,440 switching offices have been updated, with tests to be compliant by June, and billing and trouble-reporting software updated for 2000.
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US West
Denver
William White
U.S. General Accounting Office
White
Forecast for U S manufacturing and construction down to February
Dun & Bradstreet surveys show manufacturing and construction executives expect slower demand through February. Employment in construction may fall while prices rise. manufacturing production orders and exports also likely to slow. All cite the credit squeeze and global sluggishness as key factors, with cautious outlook for stability.
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U.S
New York
Dun & Bradstreet
Joseph Duncan
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