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Newstream.com Digest: Avoiding Used Car Fraud, Sheryl Crow Artist's Choice CD, Kidpreneurs Conference and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists

    NEW YORK--April 23, 2003--

    Economic Times Force Consumers to Purchase Used Cars Instead of New Ones

    Our economy, with the impact from the war in Iraq, has many Americans wary of purchasing big-ticket items -- especially cars. A new national survey finds more consumers are pursuing used cars instead of new ones because of our current economic climate.
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    Kidpreneurs Conference To Launch May 15

    Recognizing the importance of empowering the next generation, BLACK ENTERPRISE and Wendy's International present the Kidpreneurs Conference, an innovative three-day program committed to providing children, ages 4 to 18, with a step-by-step approach to business management. The program is held in conjunction with this year's Black Enterprise/Microsoft Entrepreneurs Conference in Nashville, Tenn.

    You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?9173

    Sheryl Crow Shares Personal Favorites on Latest Hear Music Artist's Choice(TM) CD

    The favorite songs of one of rock-n-roll's most successful female artists will be offered tomorrow on one CD with the release of Sheryl Crow Artist's Choice(TM). Produced by Hear Music, the voice of music at Starbucks Coffee Company , the newest offering in the Artist's Choice(TM) series allows fans to listen and learn about the songs that have motivated Sheryl Crow throughout her career.

    You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?9174

    Alibris Supports U.S. Troops With a Passion for Reading

    Alibris, a Web site that sells used, new and hard-to-find books, music and movies, is connecting its customers to a few U.S. troops through a "Wishlist" from soldiers and civilians living in and around the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.

    You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?9172

    JAKKS Pacific Launches New NASCAR Line of Toys for Top Race Teams

    JAKKS Pacific, Inc. announced today that it will produce a toy line based on the popular sport of NASCAR(R) and two of its top racing teams, Hendrick Motorsports(R) and Joe Gibbs Racing(R).

    You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?9176

    Drummers for Fox Home Entertainment's Drumline

    In preparation for their CBS The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn appearance, airing on April 24 (12:37-1:37 AM ET/PT), some of the biggest drummers in music, from such bands as 311 and Jane's Addiction, converged at Cole Rehearsal in Los Angeles to perform a cadence from the hit movie Drumline, which was just released on DVD from Fox Home Entertainment.

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    Kubota Wins Manufacturer of the Year

    Kubota Manufacturing of America (KMA) was named Georgia Manufacturer of the Year in the large size company category by Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue (R) during ceremonies held at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, April 17.

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    Convergys Corporation Reports First Quarter Financial Results

    Convergys Corporation , the global leader in integrated billing, employee care and customer care services, announced today its financial results for the first quarter of 2003.
    Video available tomorrow featuring James F. Orr, president and CEO, Convergys Corporation, commenting on their earnings.

    You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?9166

    Revolutionary New Financial Instrument for Global Venture Capital Markets

    A new financial instrument was unveiled today by a non-profit venture capital foundation in Malmoe, Sweden. The announcement comes only weeks after the release by Pricewaterhouse-Coopers Venture Economics and the National Venture Capital Association report that the U.S. venture capital investment sector suffered a single year 49% plummet during 2002 and 80% drop-off from 2001 -- its lowest level in five years (and www.pwcmoneytree.com and www.nvca.org).

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    Americans' Stress Overload Spurring Unhealthy Habits

    Constant news about the war, economic uncertainty and threats to our security are leading many Americans, especially expectant moms, to turn to unhealthy habits such as junk food to cope with the stress.
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    Take Charge of Your Skin Health

    Spring is in the air, and along with the change in temperature comes a change in wardrobe. But after several months of being hidden under heavy clothing, is your skin ready? Here's a story about the importance of preparing skin for the warmer weather.
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