Newstream.com Digest: In-Vehicle Navigation Systems, Stars Shine in Get-Out-The-Vote Campaign, Health Care Cost Survey and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists.Business/Consumer Editors & Health/Entertainment/High-Tech Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 2002 -------------------------------------------------- Vote - It Counts 2002 Celebrities from top-rated ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. , CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. and NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. primetime programs are urging their fellow citizens to "Vote - It Counts" in a series of specially produced public service announcements for Election 2002. Watch a :30 PSA (Professional Services Automation) An information system designed to organize, track and manage all opportunities, work, resources, costs, revenues and invoices to improve the productivity and efficiency of the workforce. featuring Martin Sheen and Janel Moloney Janel Moloney (born October 3 1969) is an American actress, known for her role as Donna Moss on The West Wing. Career Early life Born in 1969, in Woodland Hills, California, Moloney is the niece of Christine Ebersole, and attended the acting of "The West Wing." You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?7240 -------------------------------------------------- In-Vehicle Navigation Systems Directions... we all need them now and then, and regardless if you're the type of person who is willing to ask for help -- or the type that will drive all day until you find your destination -- here's something that may make your life a little easier. Now with the help from in-vehicle navigation systems your car can now tell you how to get where you're going. A report from General Motors (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :GM). You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?7243 -------------------------------------------------- Towers Perrin Towers Perrin is a global professional services firm. It was established 1 March 1934 as Towers, Perrin, Forster & Crosby. The umbrella name of Towers Perrin was adopted in 1987. Forecasts 15% Increase in Health Care Costs For the fourth consecutive year, large employers will experience a double-digit increase in their health care costs, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the preliminary results of the Towers Perrin 2003 Health Care Cost Survey. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?7245 -------------------------------------------------- Calina Winery Debuts Bravura bra·vu·ra n. 1. Music a. Brilliant technique or style in performance. b. A piece or passage that emphasizes a performer's virtuosity. 2. A showy manner or display. adj. 1. Bravura debuts this month from Calina Winery, the culmination of a decade's search by Kendall-Jackson for the finest red wine vineyards in Chile's coastal growing regions. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?7249 -------------------------------------------------- Oakley Announces New Releases For Expanding Line Of Wristwatches Oakley Inc. (NYSE:OO) today announced the release of three additions to its expanding line of premium wristwatches. The new products will extend the limits of an innovative design technology perfected by the company for earlier releases and will also introduce the company's first analog chronograph chronograph /chron·o·graph/ (kron´ah-graf) an instrument for recording small intervals of time. chronograph an instrument for recording small intervals of time. . You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?7248 -------------------------------------------------- Drinking Milk Helped Turn Country Singing Superstar Into 'A Better Man' What's better than having 12 number one hits on the music charts? Getting nine essential nutrients from drinking milk to help build a strong body, of course. Country music superstar and songwriter Clint Black knows that the powerful package of protein, vitamins and minerals in milk can help reenergize his body after a big performance, which is why he has become the latest celebrity to don the famous 'stache. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?7244 -------------------------------------------------- English National Ballet English National Ballet, founded in 1950 as the "Festival Ballet" inspired by the then imminent Festival of Britain, is one of the leading ballet companies in the United Kingdom founded by Alicia Markova and Anton Dolin, with the financial backing of Polish impresario Julian and Bloomsbury Publishing Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is an independent, London-based publishing house known for literary novels. It was named Publisher of the Year in 1999 and 2000. Bloomsbury's growth over the past few years is mainly due to the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. Announce Creative Partnership London, 2nd October 2002. Bloomsbury Publishing and English National Ballet have announced their new creative partnership with a collaboration to mark the publication of Bloomsbury's major new reference work BUSINESS: The Ultimate Resource(TM) and the Autumn Tour for English National Ballet. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?7251 -------------------------------------------------- Office With a View George Garrick, president and 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. of PlaceWare Inc., will conduct business from the billboard overlooking midtown Manhattan to show how his company's Web conferencing A videoconferencing session via the Internet. In order to interact with other participants, attendees use either a Web application or an application downloaded into their client machines. technology can improve meeting efficiency and productivity anywhere, anytime. Get video now. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?7232 -------------------------------------------------- Former Canadian Ambassador to China Joins the Board of Benchmark Global Capital, A Wall Street Firm With Extensive Business Operations in the U.S. and China Benchmark Global Capital Group welcomes Ambassador Howard Balloch to its Board. Ambassador Balloch will guide Benchmark's rapidly growing investment banking and consulting business in China. Benchmark's China subsidiary, one of the largest U.S.-based firms in China in the non-banking financial sector, specializes in investment banking, international market entry consulting and business strategic consulting by bridging Asia and the rest of the world. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?7253 -------------------------------------------------- HMSHost Vice President Linda Moore Chairs Economic Development Issue Forum Linda Moore, HMSHost's vice president of Government Affairs, served as moderator for an issue forum sponsored by the Congressman Wm. Macy Clay (D-Missouri) and the Congressional Black Caucus Congressional Black Caucus, organization of African-American members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Founded in 1970, it addresses legislative concerns of African Americans and other minority citizens, such as employment, welfare reform, minority business . You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?7252 -------------------------------------------------- John Stahl Named Director of Operations, GES GES GTN (Global Transportation Network) Exercise System GES General Estimates System (NHTSA) GES Ghana Education Service GES Government Economic Service (UK) Orlando John Stahl has been named director of operations for GES Exposition Services Inc., in Orlando, Fla., a new position. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?7247 -------------------------------------------------- Mike Hailey Named Director of Operations, GES San Francisco Mike Hailey has been named director of operations for GES Exposition Services Inc., in San Francisco, a new position. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?7246 -------------------------------------------------- Early Detection Of Breast Cancer Helps To Save Lives When was the last time you received a phone call from your health plan that might help save your life. During October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, doctors and one health insurer are making "house calls" to encourage women to get their annual mammogram mammogram /mam·mo·gram/ (mam´o-gram) a radiograph of the breast. mam·mo·gram n. An x-ray image of the breast produced by mammography. . Radio News Feature. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?7242 -------------------------------------------------- ABOUT NEWSTREAM.COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. 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