Newstream.com Digest: Jennifer Lopez Makes History, Valentine's Day Stories
NEW YORK--Feb. 1, 2001--AOL Members to Name Mimi's Baby for "The Drew Carey Show" and Other
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Odometer Fraud Costs Consumers Billions
Think you're getting a great deal on a used car? Think again. Nearly one in 10 used cars has had its odometer rolled back -- which is illegal in every state, yet easy to do. Not only does it affect the value of the car, it also makes it more likely you'll pay for it down the road.
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The "Wired" Valentine is Here; Cupid Gets Up Close and Personal
with Logitech's QuickCam -- R -- Internet Video Cameras
From online weddings to live serenades delivered across time zones, the era of the "wired" Valentine is here. This year, millions of sweethearts will use the magic of the Internet and their PC video cameras to share their sentiments with loved ones.
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Are Men Becoming More Romantic?
Listen up, men. American Greetings has some positive things to say about you, particularly when it comes to Valentine's Day. The company's research shows that more of you are buying valentines.
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Protect Your Car Battery In Winter Weather
It's one of the worst parts of winter -- your car battery dies and you're stranded out in the cold. Driving in winter can be a challenge, but if you do your homework ahead of time you'll cut your risks and give yourself some peace of mind.
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Need Knows No Season
A new public service announcement is being released to raise the public's awareness of The Salvation Army's less traditional programs that are designed to reach out to all levels of society. Get the PSA here
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Diners Club Launches Unconventional Advertising Campaign
In a dramatic departure from its traditional advertising, Diners Club(R) -- creator of the all-purpose charge card industry in 1950 -- has launched a new, image-driven premise that reaches the broadest consumer audience ever targeted by the Card. The campaign, "Travel in Good Company," marks a strategy shift for Diners Club, targeting leisure travelers as well as business travelers.
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Fun and Easy to Use, Fujifilm's New Finepix 2300 Can Be a
Picture-Taker's Gateway Into the World of Digital Photography
Today, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A. Inc. introduced the FinePix 2300 digital camera, the latest in Fujifilm's popular line of entry-level FinePix digital photography products. The new FinePix camera will be shown publicly for the first time at the Photo Marketing Association trade show in Orlando, Fla. on Feb. 11, 2001.
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America Online Members to Name Mimi's Baby for Special February
Episode of "The Drew Carey Show"
America Online's 27 million members will have the opportunity to help choose the name for Mimi's soon-to-be-born baby boy on Warner Bros. Television's "The Drew Carey Show" (ABC, Wednesdays, 9:00-9:30pm PT/ET). Stars Drew Carey and Kathy Kinney will select the baby's name from the online entries submitted during the baby-naming contest, which runs Feb. 1-15 at AOL Keyword: Mimi's Baby
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Fujifilm Takes Its Signature Digital Camera Series to a New Level of
Performance and Style
Fuji Photo Film U.S.A. Inc. today unveiled the two newest models in its signature series of digital cameras, the FinePix 6800 Zoom and the FinePix 4800 Zoom, thus ushering in a new era of digital picture-taking, multifunction and design. The new FinePix cameras will make their first North American appearance at the Photo Marketing Association trade show in Orlando, Fla. on Feb. 11, 2001.
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Jennifer Lopez Makes History
Singer/Songwriter/Actress Jennifer Lopez has made history by claiming the number one spot -- with her new album J.Lo and her new feature film The Wedding Planner -- in the same week.
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Bill Cosby Campaigns to Get Jell-O Gelatin Proclaimed Utah's Official
State Snack
Comedian Bill Cosby appears before a rare joint convention of the Utah State Legislature Wednesday to urge legislators to vote for a resolution that proclaims Jell-O(R) gelatin the Official Snack of Utah. Video and photo available now
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Best Buy Completes Musicland Acquisition
Best Buy Co. Inc. today announced the completion of its acquisition of Musicland Stores Corporation. Musicland became a wholly owned subsidiary of Best Buy effective at 11:59 P.M. on Jan. 31. As part of the acquisition, effective immediately, Best Buy's Senior Vice President Kevin Freeland has been named president of Musicland.
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Pechiney in 2000: Net Income 314 Million Euros
In 2000, the Group reported a 54 million euro increase in consolidated net income over 1999. Consolidated net income was 314 million euros, or 3.90 euros per share.
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Protect the Ones You Love
The new Personal Safeguard Companion, available at The Counter Spy Shops, provides peace of mind for you and your loved ones 24 hours a day. The "mayday" button connects you to satellites, cellular service and a round-the-clock command center which provides police, emergency services, roadside assistance, tracks your location and more.
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Pre-Valentine's Day Bad Breath Check Will Improve 'Kissability'
With Valentine's Day approaching, it's a good time to do an annual bad breath check to ensure your "kissability," warns a Manhattan dentist. "More than 85 percent of all Americans suffer from bad breath at some point," says Dr. Terry Gotthelf, a dentist with a midtown Manhattan practice.
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Bioenergy Inc. Positions Itself for Growth With New Patents and
Additions to Management Staff
Bioenergy Inc. announces that the U.S. Patent Office has issued two patents covering the ability of Bioenergy Ribose(tm) to boost energy during and after exercise as well as during recovery from illness, and to prevent muscular soreness and cramping in both athletic and medical situations.
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USAA Names Al Rankin Senior Vice President and Chief Communications
Officer
USAA announced today that R. A. (Al) Rankin Jr., an executive with broad experience heading corporate public relations in a number of industries, has been named senior vice president and chief communications officer, effective Nov. 6, 2000.
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Henninger Media Services Appoints Roger Robison Corporate Vice
President of Film Services
Roger Robison, the founder and former vice president and general manager of Commonwealth Film Labs & Transfer, has been promoted to the newly created position of vice president of film services at parent company Henninger Media Services Inc., effective Feb. 1.
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Chime USA Inc. Acquires LNS Communications
Chime Communications PLC (LSE:CHW) (www.chime-plc.co.uk), one of the largest and most highly regarded public relations, advertising, research and public affairs groups in the United Kingdom, announced today that its Chime USA Inc., subsidiary has agreed to purchase LNS Communications Inc., (www.LNScom.com) a high-technology public relations agency in Cambridge, Mass. The purchase entails an initial consideration of $10 million with a deferred consideration of up to $6 million.
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TRW Appoints Parker to Lead Information Technology Division
TRW Inc. has named T. Wood Parker as vice president and general manager of its global information technology business. Parker joins TRW from PricewaterhouseCoopers L.L.P., where he was managing partner of the Washington consulting practice.
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