-- Volvo's sporty YCC (Your Concept Car) has its global reveal
-- The Range Stormer concept from Land Rover arrives in Europe
-- Aston Martin's DB9 Volante - also in Europe for the first time
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Youth Media and Marketing Networks Announces Research Study on College Graduate Market
Youth Media and Marketing Networks, a media and marketing company serving the rapidly growing educated youth market, announced today the results of its eGrad Research Study on the college graduate market. The research is the most far-reaching study available that focuses exclusively on the lifestyle, behaviors and purchasing intentions of 2.3 million who graduate annually.
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U.S. Army's Future Force Warrior Program Taps Kopin to Develop HDTV-Quality Microdisplays
Kopin Corp. (Nasdaq:KOPN) today announced a $3.2 million Department of Defense (DoD) contract to develop ultra-high resolution color microdisplays for the U.S. Army's Future Force Warrior (FFW) Program and other dismounted soldier applications. The FFW program is designed to improve battlefield effectiveness and survivability by incorporating technological breakthroughs in miniaturized electronics, wireless communications, nano-textiles and ultra-low-power communications systems into soldiers' equipment and uniforms.
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Wrigley Expands Eclipse Brand with U.S. Mint Launch
Consumers across the country now have a powerfully fresh alternative with the introduction of Eclipse Mints(R), the newest entry into the projected $554 million(a) mint category and the first mint product to be released in the United States under the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company (NYSE:WWY) banner.
(a) Based on current IRI trends
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Audrey Hepburn's Ascot Dress from 'My Fair Lady' to be Auctioned by Profiles in History
Audrey Hepburn's Ascot dress from 'My Fair Lady' to be auctioned by Profiles in History along with hundreds of other high-profile entertainment items that could make this the most important worldwide memorabilia auction in history!
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Jeepers! Scooby-Doo!(tm) Mystery Mayhem Now Available for Xbox(R), PlayStation(R)2 and GameCube(tm)
THQ Inc. (Nasdaq:THQI) today announced that Scooby-Doo!(tm) Mystery Mayhem, licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and based on the classic Scooby-Doo!(tm) television series, is now available for the PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment system, Xbox(R) game console from Microsoft and Nintendo(R) GameCube(tm) at retailers throughout North America.
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Sports Mogul Wins $1 Million in Winner-Take-All Blackjack Tournament at Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino
Joe Maloof, co-owner of the Sacramento Kings and the Palms Casino & Resort in Las Vegas, won the $1 Million Blackjack Tournament at the Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino.
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Getmapping Offers New York Aerial Photo-map Via the Web
Up to date aerial photography of New York City is now available online from Getmapping. The high-resolution imagery provides stunning views of the five boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, The Bronx and Manhattan, as well as parts of Hudson, Westchester and Nassau.
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OMEGA Salutes 37 Companies for Delivering 'World-Class' Customer Service
The OMEGA Management Group Corp., specialists in implementing customer and employee loyalty management programs that result in increased product and service revenues, recognized 37 companies, a record number, in presenting its 2003 NorthFace ScoreBoard(sm) Award during ceremonies on February 26 at its Loyalty Management Strategy Conference/2004, held in conjunction with Advanstar's ICCM East at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, Fla. Now in its fourth year, the award is presented annually to companies who, as rated by their customers, have achieved excellence in customer satisfaction during the year.
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LifeWay Christian Resources: World's Newest English-language Bible Translation Rolling off Presses
The world's newest major English-language Bible translation, the Holman Christian Standard Bible, is now rolling off the presses in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Holman CSB(R) will be released to the public April 15 through Broadman & Holman Publishers, the trade book and Bible publishing division of LifeWay Christian Resources. The Bible also will be available at 118 LifeWay Christian Stores across the nation. Pre-sales are available through lifewaystores.com.
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Cat Lift Trucks Introduces NR3000 Series Reach Trucks
Cat Lift Trucks proudly presents a new series of reach trucks designed to meet high expectations. The productivity-boosting design includes a rugged mast and carriage and a spacious operator compartment.
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BTU International Eases Transition to Lead-Free Processing with Next Generation Solder Reflow System
In a move to ease the electronics manufacturing industry's transition to lead-free processing, BTU International Inc. (Nasdaq:BTUI), the leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for semiconductor packaging, surface mount, and advanced materials processing, today announced the introduction of its fifth generation of solder reflow equipment, the new Pyramax 150 X5 solder reflow oven.
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Have You Hit the 'Hot Button'?
If you didn't get a chance to visit your local General Motors dealer to push the GM Hot Button in January or February, you still have time to win a new vehicle.
Radio News Feature
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Sacramento's ARCO Arena Signs Sweet Deal with New Partner Jelly Belly Candy Company
The ARCO Arena, home of the Sacramento Kings and WNBA Monarchs, signed a co-marketing deal with Jelly Belly Candy Company of Fairfield, Calif., for the remainder of the 2004 season and the 2005 season. The partnership includes exclusive promotions at Kings and Monarchs games, concession sales, and half-time prizes.
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How to Afford That First Home Down Payment
Are you looking to purchase your first home but struggling to come up with the down payment? You're not alone. According to a recent survey from the National Association of Realtors, the down payment remains a major barrier to ownership for many first time homebuyers. But innovative mortgage programs are changing this.
Radio News Feature
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Transplace Names George Abernathy Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing