Newstream.com Digest: Auto Show in Motion, Brando Jacket Featured at Hollywood Collectibles Auction, Fall Foliage Vacations by Intrawest

Business Wire, July 21, 2004

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Auto Show in Motion

Looking to test-drive your dream car versus the competition while still keeping the kids happy? Then the newest in family friendly, interactive cars shows is for you, allowing you to test drive from 150 vehicles spanning several brands while bringing the whole family out for a good time.

A report from General Motors (NYSE:GM)

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J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Web Sites and Online Billing Gain Popularity Among Local Telephone Customers as Web Site Visits Pick Up Dramatically in 2004

Twenty percent of households now report visiting their local telephone service provider's web site in the past six months, up 6 percentage points from 2003, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Residential Local Telephone Customer Satisfaction Study(SM) released on July 21. This represents the largest percentage increase in the past four years.

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L-3 Communications to Supply Electronic Standby Instrument Systems to U.S. Army Apache Helicopter Program

L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) announced on July 21 that its Avionics Systems division (L-3 Avionics Systems) has signed an agreement to supply its Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESIS) model GH-3001 to the U.S. Army Apache Helicopter program. The contract could result in up to $5 million in GH-3001 upgrades for the Apache Longbow Helicopter and is a follow on contract from the U.S. Army.

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Marlon Brando Jacket Expected to Double in Value at Auctioned Held By Profiles In History on July 30

Marlon Brando's authentic "Sky Masterson" jacket worn by him in the 1955 Guys and Dolls movie is expected -- as a result of his recent death -- to bring in double its estimated value to $12,000 when it's put up for auction on July 30 by Profiles In History, the Beverly Hills, California-based company founded by Joseph Maddalena that will be auctioning off 476 other movie and TV memorabilia items.

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Fall Foliage: It Isn't Just for New England Anymore

Every autumn, people's minds wander to nature's changing palette, from the bright rainbow colors of summer to the rich, vibrant hues of red, orange, yellow and gold. Though typically credited with providing nature's most spectacular fall foliage display, New England has competition from scenic vistas from coast to coast.

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ExxonMobil Offers Ryan Newman #12 Dodge Speedpass Racecase for its Speedpass Key Tag Device

ExxonMobil is offering new and existing Speedpass(TM) customers an opportunity to get a Ryan Newman #12 Nextel Cup race car Speedpass RaceCase that fits over its standard Speedpass key tag device.

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Convergys Corporation Revenues Up 7 Percent -- Earnings Of $0.20 -- on Strong Performance By Customer Management Group

Convergys Corporation (NYSE:CVG), a global leader in integrated billing, employee care, and customer care services, announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2004. Video available later -- please check back.

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Vinghog Incorporates eMagin Microdisplays

eMagin Corporation (AMEX:EMA), the leading manufacturer of active matrix OLED-on-silicon displays, has placed its award-winning SVGA+ microdisplay in a fire control system (FCS) being developed by Vinghog AS of Tonsberg, Norway. The company is preparing the system as part of the Norwegian Soldier Modernization Program.

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IPO Equity Grants Rebound With Economy, According to Hewitt Associates

One sign of an economic recovery can be found in companies' renewed confidence in awarding equity grants to executives in connection with an initial public offering (IPO), according to Hewitt Associates (NYSE:HEW), a global human resources consulting and outsourcing firm.

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