Newstream.com Digest: Save for Retirement Now, GMI World Poll: U.S. Out of Touch With World...

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 2004

Newstream.com Digest:

Why You Shouldn't Wait to Save for Retirement

Retirement might seem like a long way off, but the experts say you should begin saving today. Why? Because rising

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U.S. Out of Touch With World Political Opinions

Global Market Insite (GMI), the leading provider of integrated, global, on-line market research solutions, announced on June 14 GMI World Poll(tm), the only survey that polls consumer opinions globally, in real time, on-line and with statistically accurate results. The launch of GMI World Poll gives the first statistically accurate look at international opinion of the Bush administration's performance, demonstrating that the United States is out of touch with world opinion, and that its foreign policy is not supported by the world leading G8 economic nations (Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, United Kingdom and the United States).

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New FONAR Stand-Up MRI in Madrid, Spain, Performs Historic MRI "First" by Scanning, Without Anesthesia, a 2-Year-Old Sitting on Mother's Lap

FONAR Corporation (Nasdaq:FONR), The MRI Specialist(tm), announced on June 14 that the Stand-Up(tm) MRI at Hospital de Madrid in Madrid, Spain, performed in November of 2003 a historic "first" in the field of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), by scanning an infant sitting on its mother's lap. The scan was successful and the infant's problem diagnosed.

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What Do a Rodeo Rider and a Teenage Dinosaur King Have in Common?

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis opens its doors to the largest display of real juvenile and family dinosaur fossils in the United States with official opening ceremonies Saturday, June 12. Watch video from the new "Dinosphere" exhibit here.

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Midway Ships Highly Anticipated Action-Thriller Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy(tm)

Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY), a leading interactive entertainment publisher and developer, announced that Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy(tm) has just shipped to retail outlets nationwide for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft. Melding the extensive use of psi (mind) powers and traditional weapons, players take on the role of Nick Scryer, an elite psi-operative soldier capable of wielding six incredible powers; Telekinesis, Pyrokinesis, Mind Control, Mind Drain, Remote View and Aura View.

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New Literacy Initiative Combines Both Reading and Play

The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, The Toys 'R' Us Children's Fund Inc. and LeapFrog Enterprises announce the launch of a new national literacy initiative, Read It! Play It! Reading Is Fundamental is the non-profit beneficiary of the initiative.

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Children's Hospital Boston Set for Second Annual Pledge Walk Miles for Miracles, June 19, 2004

Families from all over New England are signing up for the Miracles Walk for Children's Hospital Boston: June 19, 2004. Children's Hospital Boston is encouraging those who have received care at its facility to consider walking to support of hospital.

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Beaches Resorts Celebrates Their Sponsorship of Sesame Street

Many of Hollywood's most famous gathered to celebrate the partnership between Beaches Resorts, the all-inclusive chain of family resorts, and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street.

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The Secret is Out...Pop Secret(R) Pops Up Crispy Glazed

Building on a rich history of innovation, Pop Secret once again revolutionizes the microwave popcorn category with the introduction of Pop Secret(R) Crispy Glazed Premium Popcorn. Offered in two delicious flavors, Caramel and Kettle Corn, Pop Secret Crispy Glazed is the only microwave popcorn to pop up with a light, crispy glaze.

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Actress Molly Sims and Choreographer/Actor Cris Judd Kick-Off Second Annual Nationwide Search for the Best Legs in America

Actress Molly Sims and choreographer/actor Cris Judd celebrated the launch of Gillette's new Venus Divine razor by kicking off the company's second annual "Legs of a Goddess" contest, a nationwide search to find the woman with the best legs in America.

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Surge Nueva Ayuda Para Damnificados En La Republica Dominicana Y Haiti

Surge nueva esperanza para los damnificados de las brutales inundaciones en la Republica Dominicana y en Haiti este pasado 24 de Mayo. En una conferencia de prensa en Nueva York, el grupo de bebidas Diageo anuncio la mision de ayuda titulada "El Espiritu Diageo de las Americas," a traves de la cual se planea distribuir 56 mil libras de alimentos y suministros de emergencia a las victimas de las lluvias torrenciales. La meta es sembrar el espiritu de esperanza en los dominicanos y haitianos, y ayudar en la reconstruccion y recuperacion de estos paises. Noticias de video.

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Hibernia Name Replaces Coastal Banc as New Signs Signal Final Step in Merger

Following the successful conversion of former Coastal Bancorp Inc., computer systems to Hibernia's systems and the installation of new signs, the Hibernia name now can be seen over a significantly wider portion of Texas. Hibernia's full range of products and services are now available to former Coastal customers.

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Bretford Offers Four Ways a Workspace Can Improve Productivity

The international business community, interior designers, architects and facility managers turn their attention to the contract furniture industry to review the latest product innovations and contemplate their impact on the workplace at the NeoCon World's Trade Fair taking place in Chicago June 14-16 at the Merchandise Mart.

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Comprehensive Research Finds BOTOX(R) is Safe and Well Tolerated Across a Broad Spectrum of Uses

Dr. Joseph Jankovic, from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, details the findings showing that Botox is safe for many different uses. Radio News Feature.

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Constar Announces Completion of the FDA's Food Contact Notification Process for MonOxbar(tm) Monolayer Oxygen Scavenging Technology

Constar International Inc. (Nasdaq:CNST), a leading producer of PET containers in the United States and Europe, announced immediate commercial availability of its MonOxbar technology following the completion of the FDA's Food Contact Notification process.

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Express Route to Chill-Out

From Monday to Friday this week (June 14-18, 2004) Gatwick Express, the non-stop rail air link between Gatwick Airport and Central London, is offering free backrubs to all their passengers. The backrubs will take place on the train and will be conducted by two qualified therapists from The Walk-in Backrub.

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DRS Technologies Chooses eMagin OLED Microdisplays for Thermal Imager

eMagin Corporation (AMEX:EMA), the leading manufacturer of active matrix OLED-on-silicon displays, is providing its award-winning SVGA+ microdisplay as a key element in a new Hand-Held Thermal Imager (HHTI) from DRS Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DRS).

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Huntsman Cancer Institute Opens Hospital at the University of Utah

Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah, the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in the Intermountain West, announces the dedication of its latest expansion, the Huntsman Cancer Hospital, a $100 million, state-of-the-art facility. Dedication ceremonies are set for Monday, June 21, 2004.

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Acceleron Pharma Appoints Glenn Batchelder as CEO and Adds Richard F. Pops to Board of Directors

Acceleron Pharma announced on June 14 the appointment of Glenn Batchelder as president and CEO and a member of the board of directors. Batchelder has been a senior executive at Millennium Pharmaceuticals for the past five years.

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Kevin Christopher is Appointed Senior Vice President and National Sales Manager for Baird & Warner Financial Services

Kevin Christopher, 38, an experienced financial services professional, has been appointed the new senior vice president and national sales manager for Baird & Warner Financial Services.

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The Enterprise Foundation Names New Architectural Fellows

Combining the power of architectural excellence with a passion for public service, on June 14 The Enterprise Foundation announced four new recipients of the prestigious Frederick P. Rose Architectural Fellowship.

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Robert Schoenfield Joins Aeris.net as New Senior Vice President Marketing and Business Development

Aeris.net, a leading provider of wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) communications services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Schoenfield as senior vice president of marketing and business development. Schoenfield is expected to play an important strategic business development role as the company expands its machine-to-machine services to new markets and territories.

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