Newstream.com Digest: St. Jude Leukemia Study, Remotely Diagnosing Car Trouble, Dell's New Integrated Wireless Handheld Computer

NEW YORK--Oct. 15, 2003--

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St. Jude Leukemia Therapy Has Overcome Differences in Treatment Outcome Between Black and White Children

A press conference at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on October 14, 2003 offered the latest research results from Dr. Ching-Hon Pui's study, which has been published in the Oct. 15, 2003 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. Pui's study shows that given equal access to the latest therapies, black children with leukemia enjoy the same high survival rates as white children -- even though black children are much more likely to have high-risk disease and be economically underprivileged. Video & audio available

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Remotely Diagnosing Car Trouble

Imagine driving alone on a deserted road and suddenly experiencing car trouble. Now imagine having a team of live advisors standing by who could pinpoint your exact location, provide roadside assistance and in most cases, can identify the severity of your vehicle's problems all with the touch of a button. New technology makes this dream a reality. A report from General Motors .

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And the Winner Is...Primary Berry Graham! Ben & Jerry's Announces Name of New Rock the Vote Flavor - The First Democratically Named Ice Cream Flavor

The people have spoken. Primary Berry Graham beat out Berry Rock-US Caucus and My Straw(berry) Vote as the democratically elected name of the Ben & Jerry's new election-themed Rock the Vote flavor.

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Turkey In Two Hours... Trivection(TM) Technology By GE Is All About Great Food, Fast

Now consumers can sit down to a moist, golden hefty holiday roasted turkey in two hours thanks to the new GE Profile(TM) ovens with Trivection technology. Just in time for the holidays, GE Consumer Products has introduced a better way to cook favorite family recipes in a full-size oven. These versatile ovens combine thermal, convection, and microwave energies with delicious results. The new GE Profile ovens deliver excellent performance customized for any type of food.

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Dell Introduces New Integrated Wireless Handheld Computer For $379

Dell today expanded its handheld product offerings by introducing the three-member Axim X3 family, slim and compact PDAs that include the Axim X3i, a $379 model with integrated wireless capability. At 5 ounces, the Axim X3 is 28 percent lighter than its predecessor, and at .55 inches, 17 percent thinner. The Axim X3 delivers bright color displays, removable primary batteries, SD I/O, consumer infrared and optional built-in wireless networking. It is available in three configurations: the Axim X3i with integrated Wi-Fi 802.11b for $379, and two non-wireless Axim X3 configurations for $229 and $329.

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Bob Seger Stops the Presses and Adds Two New Unreleased Tracks to "Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band's Greatest Hits 2"

The pre-holiday hustle and bustle at the Capitol Tower increased ever so slightly this past week as rock and roll legend Bob Seger put the brakes on his upcoming Greatest Hits 2 CD only three weeks before its scheduled release date of November 4th.

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Mr. Coffee(R) Brand and Toby Keith: One Hot Number

When it's time for a coffee break, Country Music Entertainer of the Year Toby Keith prefers to kick back and relax with Mr. Coffee. Long celebrated as America's Brand with more than 25 billion cups brewed, Mr. Coffee captures Toby Keith's mega-watt celebrity as country music's hottest star. Mr. Coffee(R) brand promises consumers their own personal coffee experience in the same laid-back fashion Toby Keith exudes to his legions of fans.

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Country Music Superstar Toby Keith Takes a Coffee Break with Mr. Coffee(R) Brand

At a time when country music is the most popular radio format with 77 million loyal listeners, Toby Keith is at the forefront of the country music explosion. He was named Entertainer of the Year and was also the most nominated performer for this year's Country Music Awards with seven astounding nominations. The popular entertainer joins forces with the Mr. Coffee brand, the number one brand in its category since 1972 with more than 25 billion cups brewed and over 125 million coffee makers sold. Mr. Coffee brand executives believe the pairing of two of America's hottest icons will create widespread appeal.

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Missing Child Alert

Circumstances: Both photos shown are of Sabrina. She was abducted by her non-custodial mother, Dara Marie Llorens. A UFAP warrant was issued for her on 5/10/02. They may have traveled to Mexico. Sabrina has a small scar on the bridge of her nose, a mole on her right knee and pierced ears. The abductor has scars on the back of her right knee, on the back of both ankles, and on her lower abdomen. The abductor often uses the name Marie but she may use the alias first name Deena and the alias last name Lamont, Patel, Groves, Peterson, Green, Rose, or Aguilar.

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Textron Fastening Systems Introduces Remote Fastening Technology

Textron Fastening Systems, a business unit of Textron Inc. , introduced a line of intelligent fasteners with embedded microprocessors remotely controlled by intelligent tools.

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I'm Dreaming of an Aqua Blue Christmas?

MAGIChristmas, the company that first brought icicle lights, lighted yard sculptures and American flag lights to millions of homes across the country, has developed the first ever pre-lit, pre-strung Christmas trees with matching lights, cords and branches available in six brilliant colors.

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New Pac-Man Game Links Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance for Multiplayer Fun

If you've ever spent all your quarters zipping Pac-Man(R) through his mazes at your favorite watering hole, you'll be happy to learn those days are behind you. A collaboration between Nintendo of America Inc. and Namco Hometek Inc. has made the hot new Pac-Man(R) vs. game available exclusively for Nintendo GameCube(TM). This special game is also available at a very special price -- free!

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SAMURAI SAYS... Quentin Tarantino's Latest Film, KILL BILL, Slays the Competition

It's been close to five years since Quentin Tarantino released a movie, but his latest, proves it was time well spent. Brian Osuch has more. Radio News Feature Interview with Quentin Tarantino

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THQ and Nickelodeon Release Tak and the Power of Juju - First Property under Original Videogame Publishing Agreement

THQ Inc. and Nickelodeon today began shipping Tak and the Power of Juju for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, as well as Nintendo Gamecube and Game Boy Advance to major retailers throughout North America. Developed by Avalanche Software, Tak marks the first release under THQ and Nickelodeon's previously announced relationship dedicated to creating, developing and publishing original videogame content with multi-media franchise potential through Nickelodeon's television, movie, online, magazine and consumer product network.

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3D Systems Announces the Availability of LaserForm A6 Steel for the SLS System

3D Systems Corp. . 3D Systems Corp. announced the availability of its new product LaserForm(TM) A6 steel for the SLS(R) (selective laser sintering) system. The LaserForm A6 steel product is the latest addition to the family of metals for use with the SLS system for rapid and low-cost manufacture of plastic injection molding tools, complex metal parts, prototype parts, and other applications such as die casting tools and thermoforming tools.

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Sanborn Appoints New CEO

Martin Morgan, chairman of Sanborn, a geographic information system (GIS) and photogrammetry industry leader, today announced the appointment of John Copple as chief executive officer for the company, effective immediately. He also announced that the company, formerly based in Pelham, New York, relocated its headquarters to Colorado Springs this month. Mr. Copple will be based in the Colorado office.

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High Tech Meets High Style with the Logitech diNovo Media Desktop

Logitech today introduced a distinctly new cordless mouse-and-keyboard combination -- based on Bluetooth(R) wireless technology -- that completely redefines how the most discriminating PC enthusiasts will view a keyboard and mouse -- for work, for play and for communicating. What is at first most apparent with the new Logitech(R) diNovo(TM) Media Desktop(TM) is its enviable design, which appeals to people who prefer a workspace with sleek, stylish peripherals that complement today's attractive flat-panel displays.

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Probably the Biggest Pumpkin in the World Made Children's Eyes Light Up

The question on everyone's lips has been answered. Who, at Halloween, the highlight of the year for all spirits and ghosts, has the largest pumpkin in the world? Arguably the biggest pumpkin in the world was not grown just in time for Halloween in some field in Texas, as you might expect. This pumpkin was in fact developed in "Good old Germany", or more precisely in the Chemical Park at the headquarters of Bayer Polymers, one of the largest plastics producers in the world. And all this within just a few minutes....as if by magic.

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1st National Latino HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

150,000 Latinos have been reported to have AIDS since the epidemic began 20 years ago, and 82,000 more have died from the disease. Radio News Feature

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JetTrain High-Speed Rail Locomotive Rolls Into Tampa Wednesday Morning, October 15, 10:00 A.M.

The Bombardier JetTrain high-speed rail locomotive has arrived in Florida. After recent visits to Miami and Orlando, the next-generation locomotive will be at Tampa's Union Station, Track 3, Wednesday morning, October 15, at 10:00 a.m.

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Volt Information Sciences, Inc. Executive Vice President Jerome Shaw Receives Diversity Man of the Year Award

Volt Information Sciences, Inc. announced that Jerome Shaw has been selected to receive the Diversity Man of the Year Award from the Selective Corporate Internship Program (SCIP). Mr. Shaw will be honored at the SCIP's Annual Awards Luncheon, October 17, 2003 at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers.

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ExxonMobil Awards Grants to Encourage Higher Minority Representation in Mathematics Education

To encourage research in mathematics education and aid in the development of innovative curriculum for K-12 educators, ExxonMobil today announced the recipients of four ExxonMobil Innovation Grant Awards to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country to study and recommend ways to improve mathematics education. Eleven additional grants will be awarded later this year.

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Exxonmobil Awards Grant to University of the District of Columbia to Encourage Higher Minority Representation in Mathematics Education

To encourage research in mathematics education and aid in the development of innovative curriculum for K-12 educators, ExxonMobil has announced the recipients of five ExxonMobil Innovation Grant Awards to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country to study and recommend ways to improve mathematics education. Among the grant recipients is Dr. LaVerne Blagmon-Earl of the University of the District of Columbia.

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ExxonMobil Awards Grant to Virginia State University to Encourage Higher Minority Representation in Mathematics Education

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ExxonMobil Awards Grants to Encourage Higher Minority Representation in Mathematics Education

To encourage research in mathematics education and aid in the development of innovative curriculum for K-12 educators, ExxonMobil announced the recipients of five ExxonMobil Innovation Grant Awards to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country to study and recommend ways to improve mathematics education. Among the grant recipients is Dr. Joan Evans of Texas Southern University.

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