Newstream.com Digest: Video Instant Messaging Keeps Families in Touch, The `Ultimate' Matchbox Collectible, and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists
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New England Journal of Medicine Features Reports Using Novartis Drug
Gleevec(tm) (imatinib mesylate) in Two Life-Threatening Conditions
Treatment with Novartis drug Gleevec(tm) (imatinib mesylate) resulted in a sustained reduction in tumor size (over 50%) in more than half of patients with advanced unresectable or metatastic gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), according to data from a study published in the Aug. 15 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). In a separate case study in the same issue, four cases reporting the activity of Gleevec in treating certain life-threatening blood diseases suggest the drug may offer a potential treatment for these conditions.
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Communicating Through Our Struggling Economy: Video Instant Messaging Helps Families Keep In Touch - And Save Money
A sliding economy has millions of Americans pinching pennies. To make matters worse, university tuition, nationwide, is rising by 16 percent in many states. The price tag of a four-year degree? As much as $80,000!
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Matchbox(R) 'Ultimate Collectible' Appraised at $50,000 Goes Live on
sothebys.com and ebay.com for 50th Anniversary
The first Matchbox(R) cars sold for less than 20 cents. Now, 50
years later, although most Matchbox(R) cars can still be purchased
for under a buck, a miniature Seagrave "Meanstick" fire engine,
crafted in gold and precious gems, is on the auction block -- with
an appraised value of more than $50,000.
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J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Attractive Financing Options
Contribute to Increased Sales Satisfaction and a Drop in Vehicle
Leasing
Low interest rates and manufacturer-sponsored financing incentives have fueled a jump in the number of consumers who finance their vehicle and raised the overall satisfaction of new-vehicle buyers with the sales process, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2002 Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study(sm) released today.
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Sci-Fi Star Lance Henriksen to Lend Voice Talents to THQ and
Volition's Red Faction II
THQ(R) Inc. today announced that sci-fi star Lance Henriksen will be lending his voice talent to the upcoming first-person action thriller, Red Faction(R) II for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system. Henriksen, who has appeared in classic sci-fi films such as "Aliens" and "The Terminator" along with the hit television series "Millennium," will provide the voice for Molov, an Army of the Commonwealth Commander, decorated war hero and leader of the player's elite squadron of nanotech-enhanced soldiers in Red Faction II.
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Interactive Motorsports & Entertainment Corporation (iMTS:BB)
Acquires Perfect Line Inc., Creating A New Public Company In
Motorsports
Interactive Motorsports & Entertainment Corporation today announced that it has acquired Perfect Line Inc., now a wholly-owned subsidiary which owns and operates the unique NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway mall-based racing centers. The NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway centers are the largest chain of officially licensed NASCAR-branded entertainment and retail stores in the world. iMTS is currently a fully reporting company for SEC purposes, whose shares are traded on the Nasdaq operated Bulletin Board. An 8K filing is being submitted simultaneous with this announcement.
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Musicland Names Vice President of Musicland.com
The Musicland Group today announced that Debra Brummer has been appointed to the position of vice president of Musicland.com. As vice president of Musicland.com, Brummer reports to Connie Fuhrman, executive vice president of Merchandising. Brummer is responsible for developing the strategy for the Musicland Internet division and how it supports the Musicland brands.
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Musicland Names Vice President of Visual Merchandising
The Musicland Group today announced that Ron Brunette has been appointed to the position of vice president of visual merchandising. As vice president of visual merchandising, Brunette reports to Kevin Freeland, president of Musicland stores. Brunette is responsible for creating visually exciting and innovative store environments, and visually supporting and managing company-sponsored initiatives to increase profitability.
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Assess Your Assets
Today's shaky market calls for solid advice, and one financial firm is reaching out to investors to help them keep control of their economic future. Now, you don't have to be a securities expert to get the full scan of what's in your portfolio.
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