Newstream.com Digest: The Station Wagon Returns, Chrysler Unveils Airflite Concept Vehicle at Geneva Auto Show, and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists
NEW YORK--March 5, 2003--Like bell bottoms and 70's rock, wagons are back in style -- and for all the right reasons. Among them: fuel efficiency and family-friendly features. You don't have to give up luxury options for this practical ride. A report from General Motors .
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Chrysler Unveils Unique New Concept Vehicle at the 73rd International
Auto Show in Geneva
The Chrysler Airflite, the newest design statement from DaimlerChrysler, will be unveiled at the 73rd International Auto Show in Geneva (March 6 - 16). The Geneva Auto Show is one of the world's largest, with more than 70 different industry exhibits on hand. The Airflite is unlike any other design, mixing the styling of a coupe with the practically of a sedan, creating a unique five-door hatchback. Video available here.
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Fox Sports World, the Home of World Class Soccer, Launches an All-New
Web Site: www.foxsportsworld.lycos.com
Answering the growing demand for in-depth coverage of international sports, Fox Sports World and FoxSports.com today announced the launch of the channel's new online home, www.foxsportsworld.lycos.com. The revamped site lets Fox Sports World extend its programming through enhanced interactive features, and enables the channel to more effectively promote its popular international sports properties and offer integrated media sales packages.
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NBA And Wheaties Announce First Package Promotion Together
Today at the NBA Store the National Basketball Association and Wheaties announced a new package promotion, marking the first in a series of consumer offerings that will feature NBA and WNBA-themed Wheaties boxes over the course of the next two seasons.
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GE Celebrates Sale Of The One Hundred Millionth Reveal(TM) Bulb
GE's launch of Reveal(TM) -- "the bulb that uncovers pure, true light" -- now represents the most successful launch in the lighting business' 120 year history. From its introduction, just 18 months ago, more than 100 million Reveal bulbs have now been sold.
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Nissan Announces Pricing On All-New 2004 Maxima
Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on its stylish Maxima flagship sedan, which goes on sale March 5, 2003 at more than 1,000 Nissan dealers nationwide. The new Maxima features a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $26,950 for the sporty 3.5 SE equipped with either a 5-speed automatic transmission or available 6-speed manual transmission, while the luxurious 3.5 SL features an MSRP of $28,900.
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Schenck Pegasus Announces a Dynamometer System Capable of Complete
Engine Emulation for Powertrain and FEAD Testing
Schenck Pegasus has revolutionized the way vehicle manufacturers test their powertrains and front end accessory devices (FEAD). The Engine Torque Pulsation Simulation (ETPS) Dynamometer system is ultra low in inertia and uses a real time model for engine configuration and combustion.
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Discreet Unveils cleaner XL for Microsoft Windows - Next Generation
Media Mastering and Streaming Software
Discreet, a division of Autodesk Inc. , today introduced cleaner(TM) XL for Microsoft(R) Windows(R). Based on the latest Microsoft .NET technology, cleaner XL is the next generation successor to its award winning cleaner 5 streaming and encoding software. Now shipping-cleaner XL builds upon and expands its cleaner legacy as a pioneer in media mastering and streaming.
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Nation's Top Recycling Plant Opens at Noon (PST) Today on Pier 96
RECYCLE CENTRAL(R), the most modern recycling facility in the United States, officially opens at noon today (Wednesday, March 5, 2003) on San Francisco's Pier 96. San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and Norcal Waste Systems, Inc. President Mike Sangiacomo will throw the switch and power up the 200,000-square-foot plant capable of sorting and baling up to 2,100 tons of recyclables a day.
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World Premiere of The Petersburg-Cannes Express to Benefit the Desert
Healthcare Foundation
John Daly, the critically acclaimed producer, writer and director, brings the world premiere of his epic film The Petersburg-Cannes Express to the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs, March 6, 2003. This story of love, drama, and international intrigue written by Hans Koning was filmed on location in St. Petersburg, Russia, Cannes, France and various locales in Italy.
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Strategy Analytics: IT "Big Guns" Take Aim at the Wireless Enterprise
The Strategy Analytics report, "IT Big Guns Take Aim: Microsoft & Sun Target the Wireless Enterprise," released today, concludes that with at least one cellular packet data network now available in most developed markets and wireless LAN an unstoppable freight train, the essential catalysts are in place to kick-start wireless enterprise applications. Microsoft, Sun, IBM, HP/Compaq and other IT leaders are positioning themselves as the next set of players to carry the baton in the race for the unwired enterprise.
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CIM Group Opens Washington, DC Office
Poised to expand its east coast presence, CIM Group has established an office in the Washington DC metropolitan area and has named Charles E. Garner II as managing director. Garner will lead CIM's investment activities throughout the eastern United States to provide funding for housing, retail, office, parking and entertainment projects that revitalize downtowns and urban districts.
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PPG Earns PACE Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
CeramiClear clearcoat by PPG Industries has received a PACE Award, marking the fourth consecutive year the company has won recognition from the program that honors product innovation and management excellence among automotive suppliers worldwide.
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Finding the 'Hotspots'
Looking for a "Hotspot?" Now we're not talking about anything racy here -- unless you consider wireless technology sexy. We're talking about wireless Internet accessibility -- being able to use your laptop computer and the Internet outside the home or office. Here's more on the results of a new survey. Radio News Feature
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Vanzura Appointed President, Waldenbooks
Rick Vanzura has been named president of Waldenbooks, a subsidiary of Borders Group Inc., effective March 10. Waldenbooks is the nation's largest mall bookseller operating 775 stores as well as several hundred seasonal mall kiosk units. Vanzura is rejoining Borders Group, where he served in a variety of management positions from 1994 to 1999 including president of Borders Online, senior vice president, Internet and Fulfillment Operations and vice president, Planning and Finance and corporate treasurer.
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