Newstream.com Digest: New Look for Frigidaire, and Other Free Multimedia for Journalists
NEW YORK--April 26, 2001--Frigidaire is reaching back some 46 years to introduce its new logo for all Frigidaire-brand major appliances -- the modernized version of the celebrated Frigidaire "script logo." The new logo replaces the current block "FRIGIDAIRE" with its contemporary "crown" element often shown in the color teal.
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Pathways To Paradise's Small-Group Eco-Tours Benefit Village in Fiji
Join an eco-tour to a small island in Fiji where the only high rise is a nearby mountain peak. Travelers to Kuata Island can enjoy guided soft eco-adventures or simply relax on white sand beaches. But there's an added bonus. Visitors who care about sustainable travel know their low-impact vacation, employee team-building excursion, or spiritual retreat is benefiting the local village.
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The Peabody Orlando Ducks Welcome Hertz Rent-a-Car
With the Red Carpet Treatment
The Peabody Orlando Ducks have rolled out their red carpet to welcome The Hertz Corporation, the world's largest car rental company, to their hotel. As part of The Hertz Corporation's expansion of its off-airport car rental locations, it has just moved into the "finest hotel in Orlando," The Peabody Orlando.
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Sony Packs Extra Power and More Features Into Ultra-Portable
Mini DV Handycam Camcorder
Sony Electronics introduced the DCR-PC9 Mini DV Handycam(R) camcorder that combines expanded battery capacity, MPEG movie capability and USB connectivity, while maintaining the diminutive form factor of its forerunner, the award-winning DCR-PC5 model.
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Warner Explorations Takes a Jurassic Journey to the Day
of the Dinosaur
On July 3, Warner Home Video (WHV) will explore the incredible world of dinosaurs -- the largest creatures ever to walk the planet -- with a stunning array of entertaining and educational Jurassic-themed titles. Get details here.
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Kolorfusion International Inc. Announces Licensing Agreement
With Dee Zee Inc.
KOLORFUSION INTERNATIONAL INC. (OTCBB:KOLR) Kolorfusion International's President, Steve Nagel, announced that the Company has entered a License Agreement for up to 20 years with Dee Zee Inc. (www.deezee.com) a leading manufacturer of over 1400 aluminum accessory products for the SUV and truck markets.
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David B. Deniger Acquires Controlling Interest in Olympus
Real Estate Corporation
Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Incorporated (HMTF) and David B. Deniger, co-founders of Olympus Real Estate Corporation, announced that Mr. Deniger has acquired the controlling general partnership interests in Olympus, and that the Partners of HMTF have together become a Special Limited Partner in the firm.
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You Could Win Mega Money If You are Struck by Luck
The Pennsylvania Lottery introduces new instant ticket games Tuesday, May 1, 2001, when STRUCK BY LUCK and MEGA MONEY go on sale. The games join a third instant ticket game that goes on sale that same day, the $2 POCONO RACEWAY'S NASCAR(R) CASH.
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Win $20,000 Cash in the PA Lottery's Pocono Raceway's
NASCAR(R) Cash Instant Game
The Pennsylvania Lottery and the Pocono Raceway have combined efforts for the third consecutive year to offer Lottery players and racing fans an exciting, NASCAR(R)-theme instant ticket game.
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Webvan Delivers First Quarter Results
Webvan Group Inc. announced its financial results for the first quarter 2001, which ended March 31. The company also announced the appointment of Robert Swan as chief executive officer.
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Indianapolis Family Wins $10,000 Grand Prize In Ofoto's National
Contest For Best Smile Picture
Ofoto Inc. (www.ofoto.com), the online photography service, announced April 26 that Doug White of Fishers, Ind., won Ofoto's "$10,000 Reasons to Smile," a national photo contest for the best picture of a smile. From the 5,311 entries submitted, White won the $10,000 grand prize for a film snapshot of his son who had jumped into a large bucket to cool off.
Michele Yurgaitis of Enfield, Conn., came in second with a digital photograph of her son in a tub with a shampoo bubble-head and beard and won a Canon PowerShot S100 Elph digital camera.
Clovis, Calif., resident Carolyn De Anda's photograph of her friend's child driving a tractor took third prize, winning her a sterling silver 5 x 7" picture frame.
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Connecticut Family Wins Digital Camera in Ofoto's National
Contest for Best Smile Picture
Ofoto Inc. (www.ofoto.com), the online photography service, announced April 26 that Doug White of Fishers, Ind., won Ofoto's "$10,000 Reasons to Smile," a national photo contest for the best picture of a smile. From the 5,311 entries submitted, White won the $10,000 grand prize for a film snapshot of his son who had jumped into a large bucket to cool off.
Michele Yurgaitis of Enfield, Conn., came in second with a digital photograph of her son in a tub with a shampoo bubble-head and beard and won a Canon PowerShot S100 Elph digital camera.
Clovis, Calif., resident Carolyn De Anda's photograph of her friend's child driving a tractor took third prize, winning her a sterling silver 5 x 7" picture frame.
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Clovis Photographer Wins Third Prize in Ofoto's National Contest
for Best Smile Picture
Ofoto Inc. (www.ofoto.com), the online photography service, announced April 26 that Doug White of Fishers, Ind., won Ofoto's "$10,000 Reasons to Smile," a national photo contest for the best picture of a smile. From the 5,311 entries submitted, White won the $10,000 grand prize for a film snapshot of his son who had jumped into a large bucket to cool off.
Michele Yurgaitis of Enfield, Conn., came in second with a digital photograph of her son in a tub with a shampoo bubble-head and beard and won a Canon PowerShot S100 Elph digital camera.
Clovis, Calif., resident Carolyn De Anda's photograph of her friend's child driving a tractor took third prize, winning her a sterling silver 5 x 7" picture frame.
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Interliant Promotes Bruce Graham to President and CEO
The Board of Directors of Interliant Inc. announced April 26 that Bruce Graham has been promoted to president and chief executive officer effective immediately; he also has been appointed to Interliant's Board of Directors. Graham has served as chief operating officer (COO) for the Company since August 2000 and was instrumental in developing Interliant's restructuring plan, which was announced April 2.
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The Indus Entrepreneurs Announce TiEcon 2001
TiE, the world's premier organization for advancement of entrepreneurship, features John Chambers, Carly Fiorina and Vivek Ranadive, at its eighth annual conference.
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The Honorable Alexis M. Herman Named to Cummins Board of Directors
Today, April 26, Cummins Inc. announced the election of the Honorable Alexis Herman to the board of directors.
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VerticalNet Appoints Christopher Larsen as Executive Vice President
of Global Field Operations
Larsen will be responsible for overseeing global software sales, professional services, customer support services and alliance management for the company.
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