Newstream.com Digest: Regions and Union Planters to Merge, New Hope for Hunter Syndrome Patients, Mobil $1 Million NASCAR Promotion.Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 23, 2004 And Other Free Multimedia Content For Journalists -------------------------------------------------- Regions and Union Planters to Merge, Create New Regional Force in Banking & Financial Services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :RF) (Regions) and Union Planters Corp. (NYSE:UPC (Universal Product Code) The standard bar code printed on retail merchandise, which is administered by GS1 US, Brussels, Belgium and Lawrenceville, NJ (www.gs1.org). ) (Union Planters) have signed a definitive merger agreement, creating the 12th-largest bank holding company nationwide in terms of deposits. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12056 -------------------------------------------------- Mobil 1 Gives NASCAR NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla. Fans A Million Reasons To Get Into the Action in '04 Mobil 1, the "Official Motor Oil of NASCAR(R)" and the world's most popular synthetic motor oil, is launching Mobil 1 Million -- a consumer promotion where one lucky fan can win a total of $1 million by predicting the winners of all 36 NASCAR(R) NEXTEL Cup The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series is NASCAR's top racing series. It was formerly known as the Strictly Stock Series (1949), Grand National Series (1950-1971), and the Winston Cup Series (1972-2003). Series races in 2004. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12045 -------------------------------------------------- New Hope for Hunter Syndrome Hunter syndrome Mucopolysaccharidosis type II Molecular medicine An X-R inborn error of metabolism caused by a deficit of sulfoiduronate or iduronosulfate sulfatase Clinical Type A–early onset is associated with a large skull, coarse facial features, profound Patients? Outliving a child is something no parent wants to face. But it's a fact of life for parents of children who have a rare degenerative disease A degenerative disease is a disease in which the function or structure of the affected tissues or organs will progressively deteriorate over time, whether due to normal bodily wear or lifestyle choices such as exercise or eating habits. called Hunter Syndrome. The disease is so rare, many doctors are unfamiliar with it. Hunter Syndrome is a hereditary disorder that strikes children when they are young and many of its victims don't live beyond their teens. The disease has no known cure but an innovative treatment offers new hope. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12025 -------------------------------------------------- PUMA(R) Introduces Revolutionary All-In-One 'UniQT' for Cameroon Football Team at 2004 African Cup of Nations When the Cameroon football team face Algeria in their first match of the 2004 African Cup of Nations (25th January in Sousse, Tunisia) they will do so in PUMA's revolutionary all-in-one kit aptly named UniQT - (yuni:kit). Designed to enhance the level of play, the unmistakable UniQT comes in Cameroon green and red with yellow accents and features performance-based fabrics like Lycra. It has been aligned to the body's shape allowing it to move as one with the player's movement and retain its shape if pulled out of place. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12049 -------------------------------------------------- Photo of San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. Mayor Ron Gonzales Ronald R. Gonzales (born 1951) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party, who served as the 63rd Mayor of San Jose, California. Gonzales was the first Hispanic Mayor of San Jose since California became a U.S. state in 1850. and Adobe Systems 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. Bruce Chizen San Jose Mayor Ron Gonzales, left, and Adobe Systems President and CEO Bruce Chizen celebrate the grand opening of Adobe's new office tower in downtown San Jose Downtown San Jose is the central business district of San Jose, California, United States. The area is generally located north of Interstate 280 and east of Guadalupe Parkway, which roughly parallels Guadalupe River. , Calif., Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004. The 18-story tower, with capacity of 800 employees, brings Adobe's campus to nearly a million square feet of office space, and reflects economic promise for downtown San Jose and Silicon Valley. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12052 -------------------------------------------------- Treating Arthritis Arthritis is on the rise in many baby boomers, and Brian Osuch explains how treating the pain is not the right approach. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12046 -------------------------------------------------- A&B Names Chief Financial Officer, Announces Other Promotions Alexander & Baldwin Inc. (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 :ALEX) President and CEO Allen Doane announced a number of key executive promotions, effective Feb. 9, 2004. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12054 -------------------------------------------------- McDATA Appoints Gary Gysin Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Service McDATA Corporation (NASDAQ:MCDTA) (NASDAQ:MCDT MCDT Micro Credit Development Trust SACCO (Uganda microfinance) MCDT Microsoft Certified Desktop Technician ) announced that Gary Gysin has been named senior vice president of worldwide sales and service, effective immediately. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12053 -------------------------------------------------- New Birthday-Theme Instant Game Joins PA Lottery's Lineup The Pennsylvania Lottery introduces a new instant theme game, LUCKY BIRTHDAY, that goes on sale Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004. The game joins three other new instants -- POT O' GOLD, FORTUNE HUNTER and Lucky Loot -- that launch that day, as well. 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