Newstream.com Digest: Ford at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show, College Graduate Lifestyle & Purchasing Trends, Hollywood Memorabilia Auction & Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists.Entertainment Editors/Business Editors/Automotive Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2004 ------------------------------------------------ Ford Motor Company's News from 2004 Geneva Geneva, canton and city, Switzerland Geneva (jənē`və), Fr. Genève, canton (1990 pop. 373,019), 109 sq mi (282 sq km), SW Switzerland, surrounding the southwest tip of the Lake of Geneva. Motor Show -- Ford TeamRS introduces its performance vehicle programme -- Ford's Fiesta ST is previewed -- The new 2004 Jaguar S-TYPE debuts an all-new diesel engine -- Volvo's sporty YCC YCC Youth Conservation Corps YCC Your Concept Car (Volvo) YCC Yale College Council (Yale University) YCC Youth Connecting Communities YCC York City Council (UK) (Your Concept Car) has its global reveal -- The Range Stormer concept from Land Rover arrives in Europe -- Aston Martin's DB9 Volante - also in Europe for the first time You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12554 ------------------------------------------------ Youth Media and Marketing Networks Announces Research Study on College Graduate Market Youth Media and Marketing Networks, a media and marketing company serving the rapidly growing educated youth market, announced today the results of its eGrad Research Study on the college graduate market. The research is the most far-reaching study available that focuses exclusively on the lifestyle, behaviors and purchasing intentions of 2.3 million who graduate annually. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12548 ------------------------------------------------ U.S. Army's Future Force Warrior Future Force Warrior is the name of a U.S. military initiative, part of the Future Combat Systems project. The FFW project seeks to create a lightweight, fully integrated infantryman combat system. Program Taps Kopin to Develop HDTV-Quality Microdisplays Kopin Corp. (Nasdaq:KOPN) today announced a $3.2 million Department of Defense (DoD) contract to develop ultra-high resolution color microdisplays for the U.S. Army's Future Force Warrior (FFW FFW Fast Forward FFW Freiwillige Feuerwehr (German: auxiliary fire brigade) FFW Food For Work (WFP) FFW Flash Flood Warning FFW Federation of Free Workers (Philippines) ) Program and other dismounted soldier applications. The FFW program is designed to improve battlefield effectiveness and survivability sur·viv·a·ble adj. 1. Capable of surviving: survivable organisms in a hostile environment. 2. That can be survived: a survivable, but very serious, illness. by incorporating technological breakthroughs in miniaturized electronics, wireless communications, nano-textiles and ultra-low-power communications systems into soldiers' equipment and uniforms. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12557 ------------------------------------------------ Wrigley Expands Eclipse Brand with U.S. Mint Launch Consumers across the country now have a powerfully fresh alternative with the introduction of Eclipse Mints(R), the newest entry into the projected $554 million(a) mint category and the first mint product to be released in the United States under the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company The Wrigley Company (NYSE: WWY) was founded on April 1, 1891 originally selling products such as soap and baking powder. In 1892, William Wrigley, Jr., the company's founder, began offering chewing gum with each can of baking powder. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :WWY WWY Where Were You? ) banner. (a) Based on current IRI Iri (ē`rē`), former city, North Jeolla (Cholla) prov., SW South Korea. An agricultural center and transportation hub, it was absorbed into Iksan. trends You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12553 ------------------------------------------------ Audrey Hepburn's Ascot Dress from 'My Fair Lady' to be Auctioned by Profiles in History Audrey Hepburn's Ascot dress from 'My Fair Lady' to be auctioned by Profiles in History along with hundreds of other high-profile entertainment items that could make this the most important worldwide memorabilia auction in history! You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12550 ------------------------------------------------ Jeepers jee·pers interj. Used to express surprise or annoyance. [Alteration of Jesus1.] ! Scooby-Doo!(tm) Mystery Mayhem Now Available for Xbox(R), PlayStation(R)2 and GameCube(tm) THQ THQ Toy Headquarters THQ Territorial Headquarters THQ Tehsil Headquarters (Pakistan) THQ The Holy Quran THQ Theater Headquarters Inc. (Nasdaq:THQI) today announced that Scooby-Doo!(tm) Mystery Mayhem, licensed by Warner Bros BROS Brothers BROS Benefits and Retirement Operations Section (King County, Washington) BROS Barnes and Richmond Operatic Society (London, UK) . Interactive Entertainment and based on the classic Scooby-Doo!(tm) television series, is now available for the PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment system, Xbox(R) game console from Microsoft and Nintendo(R) GameCube(tm) at retailers throughout North America. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12555 ------------------------------------------------ Sports Mogul Wins $1 Million in Winner-Take-All Blackjack blackjack, one of the world's most widely played gambling card games; also known as twenty-one or vingt-et-un. Despite contesting claims between the French and Italians, its origins are unknown. Tournament at Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino Joe Maloof, co-owner of the Sacramento Kings and the Palms Casino & Resort in Las Vegas, won the $1 Million Blackjack Tournament at the Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12552 ------------------------------------------------ Getmapping Offers New York Aerial Photo-map Via the Web Up to date aerial photography of 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. is now available online from Getmapping. The high-resolution imagery provides stunning views of the five boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, The Bronx and Manhattan, as well as parts of Hudson, Westchester and Nassau. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12562 ------------------------------------------------ OMEGA Salutes 37 Companies for Delivering 'World-Class' Customer Service The OMEGA Management Group Corp., specialists in implementing customer and employee loyalty management programs that result in increased product and service revenues, recognized 37 companies, a record number, in presenting its 2003 NorthFace ScoreBoard(sm) Award during ceremonies on February 26 at its Loyalty Management Strategy Conference/2004, held in conjunction with Advanstar's ICCM ICCM International Conference on Chemicals Management ICCM International Call Center Management ICCM International Centre for Culture and Management ICCM International Committee on Composite Materials ICCM International Council of Catholic Men East at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, Fla. Now in its fourth year, the award is presented annually to companies who, as rated by their customers, have achieved excellence in customer satisfaction during the year. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12547 ------------------------------------------------ LifeWay Christian Resources LifeWay Christian Resources is one of the largest providers of Christian resources in the world. Lifeway is based in Nashville, Tennessee. Background In 1891, J.M. Frost, a 43-year-old pastor, started the company that is now known as LifeWay. : World's Newest English-language Bible Translation Rolling off Presses The world's newest major English-language Bible translation, the Holman Christian Standard Bible The Holman Christian Standard Bible is an English translation of the Bible, published by Holman Bible Publishers. The first full edition was completed in March 2004, with the New Testament alone having been previously published in 1999. , is now rolling off the presses in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Holman CSB CSB Kashubian (SIL code, Poland) CSB Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board CSB Chemical Safety Board (Washington, DC) CSB Community Services Board CSB Computational Systems Bioinformatics (R) will be released to the public April 15 through Broadman & Holman Publishers, the trade book and Bible publishing division of LifeWay Christian Resources. The Bible also will be available at 118 LifeWay life·way n. 1. A customary manner of living; a way of life. 2. A custom, practice, or art: the traditional lifeways of a tribal society. Christian Stores across the nation. Pre-sales are available through lifewaystores.com. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12560 ------------------------------------------------ Cat Lift Trucks Introduces NR3000 Series Reach Trucks Cat Lift Trucks proudly presents a new series of reach trucks designed to meet high expectations. The productivity-boosting design includes a rugged mast and carriage and a spacious operator compartment. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12559 ------------------------------------------------ BTU Btu: see British thermal unit. International Eases Transition to Lead-Free Processing with Next Generation Solder Reflow System In a move to ease the electronics manufacturing industry's transition to lead-free processing, BTU International Inc. (Nasdaq:BTUI), the leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for semiconductor packaging, surface mount, and advanced materials processing, today announced the introduction of its fifth generation of solder reflow equipment, the new Pyramax 150 X5 solder reflow oven. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12558 ------------------------------------------------ Have You Hit the 'Hot Button'? If you didn't get a chance to visit your local General Motors dealer to push the GM Hot Button in January or February, you still have time to win a new vehicle. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12551 ------------------------------------------------ Sacramento's ARCO Arena Signs Sweet Deal with New Partner Jelly Belly Candy Company The ARCO Arena, home of the Sacramento Kings and WNBA WNBA Women's National Basketball Association WNBA World Ninepin Bowling Association WNBA Wannabe Nasty Boys Association WNBA Women's National Book Association, Inc. WNBA Warszawski Nurt Basketu Amatorskiego Monarchs, signed a co-marketing deal with Jelly Belly Candy Company of Fairfield, Calif., for the remainder of the 2004 season and the 2005 season. The partnership includes exclusive promotions at Kings and Monarchs games, concession sales, and half-time prizes. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12546 ------------------------------------------------ How to Afford That First Home Down Payment Are you looking to purchase your first home but struggling to come up with the down payment? You're not alone. According to a recent survey from the National Association of Realtors The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is made up of residential and commercial realtors who are brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers, and counselors, and others working in the real estate industry. , the down payment remains a major barrier to ownership for many first time homebuyers. But innovative mortgage programs are changing this. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12545 ------------------------------------------------ Transplace Names George Abernathy Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing Transplace Inc., a leading provider of transportation and logistics management services, announced George Abernathy has joined the company as executive vice president of sales and marketing. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12549 ------------------------------------------------ David Colby of WellPoint Named Top CFO See Chief Financial Officer. in Managed Care WellPoint (NYSE:WLP WLP WebLogic Portal (Bea Systems) WLP Wafer Level Packaging WLP Women's Learning Partnership (Bethesda, MD) WLP Workplace Learning & Performance WLP World Library Partnership, Inc. ), the nation's second largest health insurer, announced today that David C. Colby, the Company's executive vice president and chief financial officer, was named the best chief financial officer in America for the managed care sector by Institutional Investor magazine. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12544 ------------------------------------------------ ABOUT NEWSTREAM.COM: Newstream.com is a joint venture of Business Wire (www.businesswire.com) and Medialink (www.medialink.com). Newstream.com, staffed by on-line news veterans, is dedicated to providing registered journalists with compelling and timely multimedia content: video, audio, photos, graphics and text from newsmakers in the fields of Technology, Science, Health & Medicine, Business & Finance, Entertainment, Consumer News, Sports, Lifestyles, Travel & Tourism and World and Government News. |
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