Newstream.com Digest: "American Idol" Finalists in Old Navy TV Spots, The Diabetes Health Crisis, Archos Delivers Portable Giga-storage

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Survey Says: "American Idol" Finalists Get Ready to Play Family

Fleece in Game Show Inspired Old Navy Holiday TV Spots

Mix a talented group of famous young singers, a classic television personality and an all-time favorite TV game show, and what do you get? Survey says: Old Navy's latest holiday advertising campaign. Get video now.

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New Studies Reveal Best Tooth Whitening Options

The demand for tooth whitening has increased more than 300 percent over the past five years, according to The Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Consumers are faced with an overwhelming number of choices when it comes to obtaining the whitest, brightest smile possible. Options range from whitening toothpastes that cost a few dollars to laser bleaching sessions that can cost more than $1,000. Get video now.

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Secretary Tommy Thompson Joins National Call to Action to End

Diabetes Health Crisis

Many people get their blood pressure and cholesterol levels checked to find out if they're at risk for heart disease. However, when going to the doctor's office, most people do not inquire about one of the most important indicators of their health: their A1C. Get video now.

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Survey Shows: Vast Majority Physicians, Patients Say Prior Medicaid

Drug Approval is Seriously Flawed

An overwhelming number of physicians say prior drug authorization may potentially lead to less than optimal treatment, more emergency room visits and it potentially places patients' lives at risk, according to survey (Harris Interactive) results announced today at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) annual meeting. Get video now

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Smirnoff Launches Green Apple Twist For The Fall

Diageo, the world's leading premium drinks company, has announced the introduction of Smirnoff Green Apple Twist as the latest flavor to join the most popular vodka line in the U.S. Green Apple Twist is being launched during this fall's apple season and coincides with the surging consumer interest in all of the apple-themed products to hit the market this year.

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ABC Owned Station Group Renews 'The Wayne Brady Show' For 2003/2004

Season

Janice Marinelli, president of Buena Vista Television, announced today that the ABC Owned Station Group has renewed "The Wayne Brady Show" for the 2003/2004 season. Based on its early success, the series is now slated for a full national syndication release beginning Fall 2003.

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Phil Collins Drum Kit The Big-Ticket Item At City Of Hope Dinner

Auction

Multi-platinum musician Phil Collins can tell you that timing is everything when it comes to playing the drums, and it looks like Edward Walson of Mahanoy City, Pa., will soon get the chance to find out. Walson certainly had the timing down when he became the $30,000 high-bidder for a signed Collins drum kit at the benefit auction portion of last night's 2002 Spirit of Life Award dinner, in support of the world-renowned City of Hope Medical Center.

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Martin Scorsese, Robert DeNiro, Lorraine Bracco and Ray Liotta

Reunite at the AMC Screening of GoodFellas

Martin Scorsese, Robert DeNiro, Lorraine Bracco and Ray Liotta reunite at the AMC screening of GoodFellas held in New York on Nov. 13.

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Archos Delivers Portable Giga-storage

Fed-up with your systems storage limitations? No space to back-up files, scans and spreadsheets? Or worse, when you do backup, does it take hours? Global peripherals manufacturer Archos announces an economic, fast, easy-to-use solution with its new compact QDisk.

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