Do you put all essential links in your website on your navigation bar?

There are certain links on a website which you want to make VERY simple for users to find. I hate hunting around on a site for a phone numbers. These are the basics which should be easily accessible from every page:

• Home page (top left corner)
• Contact Us (with a phone number, not a form.submit!)
• News (especially for journalists)
• Directions (so prospects and clients can come and visit!)