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Newstream.com Digest: Pay Your Taxes Online by Credit Card, Isuzu & Toyota Premieres from The N.Y. International Auto Show, and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists

    NEW YORK--March 25, 2002--

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    Paying IRS Taxes No Longer So Taxing

    The big question every tax season is, "Do I owe the government or does the government owe me?" If you're one of the millions of folks who does owe, the IRS is making it as easy as possible: you can pay your taxes online by credit card. It's fast and it's easy.

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    Isuzu Stages World Premiere of 2003 Ascender SUV at New York
    International Auto Show

    American Isuzu Motors Inc. today revealed the all-new 2003 Ascender flagship SUV at the 2002 New York International Auto Show. With standard third-row, seven-passenger seating, a choice of potent in-line six-cylinder and V8 engines, and impressive cargo capacity that rivals much larger full-size SUVs, the Ascender is the largest and most powerful SUV in Isuzu's history. And the Ascender is the only vehicle in its class to offer a ten-year/120,000-mile powertrain limited warranty.

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Game Show Network Acquires Original 'The Hollywood Squares' and 'Win,
    Lose or Draw'

    Game Show Network, the 24-hour cable network devoted exclusively to game shows and interactive game play, has acquired the Emmy Award- winning classic The Hollywood Squares, as well as the popular party show Win, Lose or Draw. Both shows launch on Game Show Network beginning April 15: The Hollywood Squares will appear seven days a week at 8:30 p.m. ET/ 5:30 p.m. PT and Win, Lose or Draw Monday - Friday at 11:30 a.m. ET/ 8:30 a.m. PT.

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    Toyota Premieres SCION at 2002 New York International Auto Show

    Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A. Inc. announced the launch of SCION at the 2002 New York International Auto Show. Formerly the genesis marketing group, SCION will be responsible for the launch of a new line of vehicles it plans to market to the next generation of new-car buyers.
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    Connextions.net Names Martin Forster VP of Sales

    Forster will be responsible for identifying and establishing partnerships with companies that can best utilize Connextions.net's integrated eBusiness consulting and implementation services.

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    Premiere Conferencing Launches ReadyClick & Conference Enabling
    Desktop Automated Conferencing

    Premiere Conferencing(SM), an industry leader for automated, enhanced and Web-based conferencing solutions and a business unit of Ptek Holdings Inc. , today announced the launch of ReadyClick & Conference(SM), a new Windows-based application that allows users to initiate and direct an automated ReadyConference(SM) call from their desktop.

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    Maurice H. Hartigan II Joins S2 Systems Board of Directors

    S2 Systems Inc. announced the addition of Maurice (Maury) H. Hartigan II to its board of directors. Mr. Hartigan brings to S2 Systems over 35 years of industry experience and a wide range of banking knowledge. He is now president and CEO of the Risk Management Association (RMA).

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    Toyota Has a New Heir -- The SCION

    The International Auto show is traditionally where car makers premier their newest models. This year, Toyota is going one step further by coming out with a new line of cars.

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