Newstream Digest: Pay Your Taxes With a Credit Card, Medical Expedition Brings Modern Technology to Isolated Rain Forest Tribes & Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists.Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 1, 2004 Reward Yourself, Pay Your Taxes With a Credit Card The big question every tax season is, "Do I owe the government or does the government owe me?" If you're one of the millions of Americans who does owe, the IRS An abbreviation for the Internal Revenue Service, a federal agency charged with the responsibility of administering and enforcing internal revenue laws. is making paying easier than ever by allowing you to pay online or via the telephone with your Visa, American Express American Express (NYSE: AXP), sometimes known as "AmEx" or "Amex", is a diversified global financial services company, headquartered in New York City. The company is best known for its credit card, charge card and traveler's cheque businesses. , Discover or MasterCard. Video available. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12880 -------------------------------------------------- Medical Expedition Brings Modern Technology to Isolated Rain Forest Tribes Beginning Monday, April 5, a multidisciplinary team will lead a groundbreaking health mission into the Brazilian rain forest. The eight-week "Expedition Imagem do Javari," for the first time, will bring the benefits of advanced medical imaging healthcare to the indigenous tribes of the remote Vale do Javari Vale do Javari (English language: Javari Valley) is one of the largest reservations for indigenous people in Brazil. It lies in Western Amazonas state and derives it's name from Javari River, the most important river. region to diagnose and treat contagious diseases contagious diseases: see communicable diseases. that pose a threat to their survival. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12923 -------------------------------------------------- World War II Heroes General Douglas MacArthur and Hospital Corpsman Hospital Corpsman (HM) is a rating in the United States Navy and a member of the Navy's Hospital Corps. Hospital corpsmen serve as enlisted medical specialists for the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. Francis J. Pierce Honored with G.I. JOE G.I. Joe any American soldier. [Am. Military Slang: Misc.] See : Soldiering Figures From Hasbro Building on its tradition of recognizing significant events and individuals in American military history, Hasbro Inc.'s (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : HAS) G.I. JOE brand is paying tribute to two great heroes that served during World War II: General Douglas MacArthur, whose phrase "I shall return" symbolized American fortitude and who led the forces that liberated the Philippines, and Francis J. Pierce who in his role as hospital corpsman went above and beyond the call of duty saving injured infantry during the Battle of Iwo Jima The Battle of Iwo Jima was fought between the United States and Japan in February and March 1945, during the Pacific Campaign of World War II. The U.S. invasion, known as Operation Detachment, was aimed at capturing the airfields on Iwo Jima. . You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12924 -------------------------------------------------- Build-A-Bear Workshop Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) is an American retailer that sells customizable teddy bears and other stuffed animals. Build-A-Bear is the largest of the create-your-own animal chains with the other companies in the business consisting of regional and/or locally-owned (R) Is Ready To Play Ball! Build-A-Bear Workshop and Major League Baseball "MLB" and "Major Leagues" redirect here. For other uses, see MLB (disambiguation) and Major Leagues (disambiguation). Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in North American professional baseball. Properties have announced the introduction of a line of licensed Major League Baseball(R) product for bears that will roll out in all Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) stores nationally by April 1, 2004. In a related effort, the company also has signed an agreement with the Philadelphia Phillies “Phillies” redirects here. For other uses, see Phillies (disambiguation). The Philadelphia Phillies are a professional baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. to open a Make Your Own Phanatic! store by Build-A-Bear Workshop at Citizens Bank Park, the brand new home of the Philadelphia Phillies, on April 3. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12917 -------------------------------------------------- A-Rod: Enough About Me; ESPN ESPN Entertainment and Sports Programming Network The Magazine's Baseball Preview Tells Who Else Will be Playing in October Think he's feeling the pressure, playing in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , out of position, in front of the most demanding fans (not to mention owner) in the game, where anything less than a world championship is considered a failure? Sure. In a first-person account, A-Rod tells ESPN The Magazine ESPN The Magazine is a bi-weekly sports magazine published by the ESPN sports network in New Britain, CT in the United States. The first issue was published on March 11, 1998. that he is having the time of his life. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12916 -------------------------------------------------- Sharp's New Zaurus Handheld Is a Powerful, Customizable Mobile Data Terminal for Corporate Users on the Go Corporate users will find the SL-6000 can easily support enterprise applications and databases, making it practical to not only collect data remotely but to also view critical information locked into back-end corporate servers. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12920 -------------------------------------------------- Quality Woodwork Interiors Positioned for Size and Service Delivery Growth With New Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. Quality Woodwork Interiors (QWI QWI Qualcomm Wireless & Internet Group QWI Quantum Well Intermixing QWI Qualified Weapon Instructor QWI Qualcomm Wireless and Internet ) announces that Max Montegut is joining the premier architectural woodwork and specialty manufacturing company as its chief operating officer. Montegut brings 25 years of experience and proven expertise in scheduling systems, construction costs and contract knowledge to continue the company's growth in size and service delivery. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12930 -------------------------------------------------- This Is No Joking Matter a serious matter. See also: joking : Samuel Adams Wants New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. to Taste The World's Best-Tasting Light Beer for a Worthy Cause Don't be a fool on April 1st! Enjoy the world's best-tasting light beer, while also raising money for a worthwhile cause. Join actor and founder of The Leary Firefighters Foundation The Leary Firefighters Foundation (LFF) provides funding and equipment to fire departments throughout the United States. On December 3, 1999, six firefighters in Worcester, Massachusetts were killed in the Worcester Cold Storage Warehouse fire, a massive fire set by , Denis Denis, king of Portugal: see Diniz. Leary, best known for his candid humor, and Jim Koch, brewer and founder of Samuel Adams, best known for his beer, to kick off a series of Sam Adams Light(R) taste challenges for consumers throughout New York City to raise money for The Leary Firefighters Foundation. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12929 -------------------------------------------------- Demolition of Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center Signals New Campus, Services for 45,000-strong Silicon Valley Jewish Community Demolition of the 40-year old facility that houses the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center began today to make way for the new Gloria and Ken Levy Family Campus, to be owned and operated by the Jewish Federation of Greater San Jose. The $22 million, 116,000 square foot campus will house the Jewish Federation of Greater San Jose, Addison-Penzak JCC JCC Jewish Community Center JCC Jackson Community College JCC Jefferson Community College JCC Joint Consultative Committee JCC Jamestown Community College (Olean and Jamestown, New York) JCC Johnston Community College and pre-school, Jewish Family Service of Silicon Valley and Yavneh Day School Yavneh Day School is a private Jewish K-8 school in Los Gatos, California. The school was founded in 1982. Both Jewish and General Studies are emphasized. Yavneh Day School is Northern California's only Solomon Schechter Day School, following the guidelines and standards . You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12928 -------------------------------------------------- Bunnies Hop onto South Coast Plaza's Beloved Carousel South Coast Plaza's carousel has transformed from horses to charming bunnies and beautiful floral carriages, as part of "Springtime in Wonderland," South Coast Plaza's Easter program. This is the first time South Coast Plaza South Coast Plaza is an upscale shopping mall in Costa Mesa, California, USA, in Orange County, and one of the most notable shopping centers in the United States. In 2004, Women's Wear Daily has made such a dramatic change with the carousel figures, other than reindeer and sleighs at Christmas. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12927 -------------------------------------------------- Solucient Names Nancy Pope Nelson as New CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Solucient(R), a leading provider of strategic business and clinical information for the health care industry, today announced it has named Nancy Pope Nelson as the company's new chief executive officer. Nelson succeeds Charles Leonard, who will continue serving on the Solucient Board and as a senior advisor to the Board. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12926 -------------------------------------------------- Nypro and Inter-Mold Announce Global Alliance Nypro Inc., a leading provider of precision injection molding, and Inter-Mold Corporation today announced a global alliance, allowing Nypro to create new applications with a designed-in look for hook fasteners. The Inter-Mold Hook technology (IMH IMH Institute of Mental Health IMH International Museum of the Horse IMH In My Head IMH Instituto de Máquina-Herramienta (Spanish: Machine-Tool Institute) IMH In My Heart (closing greeting) ) eliminates the material and labor costs of attaching hook material to plastic. IMH is a breakthrough patented technology allowing one-step injection molding of hook fasteners directly into plastic parts. IMH can be used anywhere hook and loop closure systems are used today. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12925 -------------------------------------------------- Judge Hatchett Drops the Gavel gavel small mallet used by judge or presiding officer to signal order. [Western Culture: Misc.] See : Authority on Child Abuse An estimated 3-million children are reported abused and neglected each year, and 600-thousand children are placed in foster care. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and one famous judge is taking part in the action. Radio News Feature. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12915 -------------------------------------------------- Tax Trends - More Consumers Using Payment Cards To Pay Taxes It's tax time. And this year, more consumers are expected to file and pay their taxes electronically. Filing and paying your taxes electronically can save time, reduce stress, improve record-keeping. Radio News Feature. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12910 -------------------------------------------------- Don't Count Us Out! New York City Community Leaders Call On Nielsen Media To Stop Undercounting Of Minority Viewers On March 31, distinguished leaders of some of New York City's most respected African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. and Latino civic organizations convened at the offices of Nielsen Media Research to announce the formation of the Don't Count Us Out/Queremos Ser Contados Coalition to stop the company from undercounting minority viewers in New York City. The diverse assembly of organizations announced the kick-off of a grassroots campaign to educate New York City about Nielsen's continued undercounting of minority viewers. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12919 -------------------------------------------------- Staying on Track; Keeping Track of Your 401K Portfolio Now Can Help You Achieve Results Over the Long Term Many Americans invest in a 401(k) plan but don't keep track of what investments they are holding. If you want to give yourself the best chance of reaching your financial goals for retirement however, then you have to keep an eye on to watch. - Shak. See also: Eye all your investments, including your 401(k) assets. Radio News Feature. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12918 -------------------------------------------------- Keeping the Oceans Clean from Cruise Ships Have you ever been on a cruise ship? Did you ever wonder what happens to all the wastewater and garbage? A new law is pending in Congress to help stop cruise ship pollution. Radio News Feature. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12914 -------------------------------------------------- Fairchild Semiconductor Expands Board of Directors Fairchild Semiconductor International (NYSE: FCS FCS - Frame Check Sequence ), the leading global supplier of high performance products that optimize power, today announced the election of Robert F. Friel and Bryan R. Roub to the company's Board of Directors and Audit Committee. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12921 -------------------------------------------------- McDATA Appoints Jacky Chen as China Country Manager McDATA Corporation (Nasdaq: MCDTA/MCDT), the expert provider of multi-capable storage networking solutions, today announced the appointment of Jacky Chen as country manager of China. Chen's main focus will be increasing revenue opportunities, leading the growing Asia Pacific sales team and expanding McDATA's business operations. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12922 -------------------------------------------------- Batter Up When it comes to Major League Baseball, fans are turning to the official website in record numbers. Radio News Feature. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12912 -------------------------------------------------- Let's Make a Deal Let's Make a Deal is a television game show which originated in the United States and has since been produced in many countries throughout the world. The show was based around deals offered to members of the audience by the host. ! If you need a loan to buy a new car, zero percent financing may be more trouble than it's worth. Radio News Feature. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12913 -------------------------------------------------- California Healthcare Institute Appoints New Vice President of Public Policy Todd E. Gillenwater was appointed vice president of public policy for the California Healthcare Institute (CHI) in March. CHI is a public policy research organization representing leading academic biomedical research institutions, biotech, pharmaceutical and medical device firms in California. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12911 -------------------------------------------------- About Newstream.com: Newstream.com is a joint venture of Business Wire (www.businesswire.com) and Medialink (www.medialink.com). 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