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Newstream.com Digest: Paws for a Good Cause, Report: Egovernment and Your Tax Dollars and Other Multimedia for Journalists.


Business & News Editors/City Desks

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 2000

There's new material available to journalists from Newstream.com! Journalists can visit http://www.newstream.com now to download FREE multimedia content (video, audio, photos, graphics, PowerPoint slide shows, spreadsheets, charts and text) for the following features:

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REPORT: U.S. GOV TO COLLECT $602 BILLION OVER NET BY 2006

Federal, state, and local governments will collect 15% of fees and taxes online by 2006 -- totaling $602 billion, says a new report from leading independent Internet research This article is about using the Internet for research; for the field of research about the Internet, see Internet studies.

Internet research is the practice of using the Internet, especially the World Wide Web, for research.
 firm Forrester Research Forrester Research is an independent technology and market research company that provides its clients with advice about technology's impact on business and consumers. Corporate facts
  • Founded: 1983 by George F.
, Inc. That's just one aspect how government will be affected at levels by the Internet. Learn more about how the adoption of eGovernment is expected to evolve.

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FORM-FITTING ARMOR FOR ATHLETES: JUST ADD WATER

Bumps & bruises Bruises Definition

Bruises, or ecchymoses, are a discoloration and tenderness of the skin or mucous membranes due to the leakage of blood from an injured blood vessel into the tissues. Pupura refers to bruising as the result of a disease condition.
 are a fact of life in soccer -- and so is the need for protection. Parker Athletic is introducing a new lightweight shin guard which molds to the body and solidifies when first exposed to moisture. This technology provides all players with the same custom-fitted fiberglass protection enjoyed by professionals.

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL FASHIONS 'TOUGHER THAN CAFETERIA cafeteria: see restaurant.  MEAT'

The Greendog fashion line is not only "food-fight proof," it's also socially responsible, with a particular soft spot for homeless pets. Learn more about the innovative new national brand of children's apparel and accessories as it's introduced in leading department stores This is a list of department stores. In the case of department store groups the location of the flagship store is given. This list does not include large specialist stores, which sometimes resemble department stores.  this month.

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AT&T Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies.  Completes Merger With FirstCom; BEGINS TRADING

ON NASDAQ NASDAQ
 in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations

U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on
 

The region's newest full-service telecommunications provider with operations in five Latin American countries List of American countries

Nations:
  •  Antigua and Barbuda
  •  Bahamas
 began trading of its Class A common shares on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol ATTL ATTL AT&T Latin America Corp (stock symbol) , marking the official launch of AT&T Latin America.

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SECURING THE FUTURE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Caring for children with special needs can be rewarding but also expensive and exhausting. Often parents of these kids worry about who will care for them in the future. Merrill Lynch Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MER TYO: 8675 ), through its subsidiaries and affiliates, provides capital markets services, investment banking and advisory services, wealth management, asset management, insurance, banking and related products and services on a global basis.  takes a look at how special needs trusts are giving many families peace of mind.

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AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. @SCHOOL HARNESSES INTERNET'S POWER IN THE CLASSROOM

The first comprehensive online solution for the classroom offers a variety of age-appropriate content, special safety tools and engaging state-of-the-art communications features. For instance, for the very first time, students will have direct access to digital files in the Library of Congress. The best part -- it's free to all interested K-12 schools. Learn more here. Video coming Thursday.

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