Newstream.com Digest: FDA Approves New HIV Protease Inhibitor, Kofi Annan Receives Heinz Humanitarian Award, Small Car Land Speed Record
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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Missing Child Alert
Jade Abramov was abducted by her non-custodial mother, Nicole Franks. Photos of both are shown here. A felony warrant was issued for the abductor April 29, 2002. They are believed to have left the country and may be in Australia, England, or Spain. The abductor has a large scar on her elbow. She may use the alias DOB of 06/01/65. The child's nickname is Jadey.
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FDA Approves New HIV Protease Inhibitor, Lexiva(TM), the Only Protease Inhibitor to Offer Flexible Dosing with No Food or Water Restrictions
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced that the Food and Drug Administration has granted marketing clearance for Lexiva(TM) (fosamprenavir calcium) (Lex-ee'-va, formerly GW433908, or 908), a new protease inhibitor (PI) for the treatment of HIV infection in adults in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Get video now
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Heinz Presents Humanitarian Award to U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan
The H.J. Heinz Company presented its second Heinz Company Humanitarian Award to United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan. The company gave the award in recognition of the United Nations' "outstanding efforts to alleviate malnutrition, particularly micronutrient deficiencies among the children of the developing world."
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Small Car Land Speed Record
Racers from around the globe have been coming to Utah's world-famous Bonneville Salt Flats to break land speed records for nearly a century -- but who would've thought the new record holder would be a passenger car. A report from General Motors
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Nissan's First Full-Size Truck Is the Start of Something Big
Cheered on by the hundreds of employees who built it, the first Nissan Titan -- a red King Cab SE 4x4 -- rolled off Nissan North America's (NNA) assembly line here this morning. It was a significant moment in automotive history, as Nissan is the first manufacturer in decades to enter the segment with a truly full-size truck.
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FTN Reports Record Third Quarter Earnings, a 33 Percent Increase in the Quarterly Dividend, a New Chairman of the Board, and Other Board Appointments
First Tennessee National Corporation (FTNC) announced earnings for third quarter 2003 of $118.3 million, or $.91 diluted earnings per share, compared with last year's earnings of $95.6 million, or $.73 diluted earnings per share. This represents 25 percent growth from third quarter 2002 earnings per share.
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Chrysler Certified Pre-Owned Joins Matthew Perry, The Lili Claire Foundation and its Celebrity Supporters to Help Families with Special Needs Children!
Today's smart choice for premium quality automobiles, DaimlerChrysler's family of vehicles, and its line of Chrysler Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, are supporting families of special needs children with the help of some very special FRIENDS including stars Matthew Perry, James Michael Taylor and Jennifer Love-Hewitt.
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Speedera Launches SpeedRank Internet Availability and Performance Index
Speedera Networks, the emerging leader in global content delivery services, announced the release of SpeedRank, a new and free Internet measurement service that provides a comprehensive worldwide view of the performance and availability of 100 major web sites across five key sectors: Online Retail, Media & Entertainment, Government, High Technology, and Online Marketing.
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Beyond Wine: wine.com Is the Ultimate Destination for Corporate Gifts This Holiday Season
Wine.com is set to provide the best Holiday corporate gifting experience anywhere, helping clients shop, purchase and send the most tasteful gifts. From affordable gift baskets to cult-cabernets, wine.com delivers unforgettable gifts that send a lasting message of appreciation to important clients and employees.
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Molina Healthcare President and Chief Executive Officer Opens New York Stock Exchange Trading
J. Mario Molina, M.D., president and chief executive officer of Molina Healthcare, Inc. , an innovative multi-state managed care organization providing quality care and accessible services to low-income families and individuals, ceremoniously rang The Opening Bell(TM) for the New York Stock Exchange this morning. The event was broadcast on several television stations, including major financial networks. The ceremony was part of the New America Alliance (NAA) Wall Street Summit, which is being held in New York from October 22 - 24, 2003.
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Convergys Corporation Earns $0.31 on Slightly Higher Revenue
Convergys Corporation , the global leader in integrated billing, employee care, and customer care services, announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2003.
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353,000 Children's Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Handbooks to be Distributed to Schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District, S.T.A.R. Unit Participating Schools and as a Sunday Insert in La Opinion Newspaper
Since 1990, the Hispanic population in the United States has increased by nearly 60 percent. The rapid growth of the Hispanic population is tragically reflected in an increasing proportion of Hispanic deaths and serious injuries resulting from car related accidents. Greater safety belt usage would significantly reduce unintentional death and injury in the Hispanic community and the nation as a whole.
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New Degussa Corporation President, John Salvatore, Appointed
John Salvatore was recently appointed president of the Degussa Corporation, the North American subsidiary of Degussa AG. In addition to his new responsibilities as president, Salvatore will continue as business unit head of Degussa Construction Systems Americas and president and CEO of Degussa Construction Chemicals, Inc.
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Corporate Compliance - Made Easy
The business community is taking steps to avoid another wave of corporate accounting scandals. Deborah Wetzel has the story. Radio News Feature
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Protecting Your Company from the "Inside-Out"
The number of security incidents in technology continue to rise, and Matt Kelly reports on a new alternative to fending off computer viruses and worms. Radio News Feature
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