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Newstream.com Digest: Summertime Consumer Tips, Treating Early Signs of Skin Cancer and Other Free Multimedia for Journalists

    NEW YORK--May 24, 2001

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    Helping Consumers Achieve More Miles Per Dollar

    Delphi Automotive Systems began developing fuel-efficient technologies long before the recent energy crunch -- introducing several industry first technologies to improve fuel economy, among other environmental benefits. While many of these technologies are hidden from a visual standpoint, they deliver significant performance and fuel savings benefits.

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    http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?3041

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    Common Early Signs of Skin Cancer Should be Treated

    The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) is urging people to take caution this summer and anytime they're outdoors. Caused by chronic sun exposure, Actinic Keratosis (AK) may be the early beginning of skin cancer. The AAD says AK should be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
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    http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?3033

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    State Geographic Bee Winners Compete for $25,000 and National
    Champion Title

    The nation's brightest young geography brains from Maui, Hawaii, to Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, made a beeline for Washington, D.C., in a bid to become America's number one geography student. The 2001 National Geographic Bee welcomed 55 fourth to eighth graders, who range in age from 10 to 15, vying for the top prize of a $25,000 college scholarship and a lifetime subscription to National Geographic magazine. Video coming shortly.

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    http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?3038

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    ENERGY STAR "Summertime Consumer Tips"

    Winter energy bills shocked families around the nation and summer bills could be worse. Much of the strain on the electricity supply in hot summer weather is caused by aging, energy-guzzling home air conditioners. People who own older air conditioners, should consider replacing them with new, efficient ENERGY STAR labeled models.

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    http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?3035

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    Sweet Talkin' With America

    He's hip, high-energy, and hilarious. Little wonder that Radio Hall of Fame-er Tom Joyner captivates some 7 million listeners each week on his nationally-syndicated ABC Radio Network talk show. But Joyner recently turned the tables -- asking his listeners to do the talking instead!

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    http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?3017

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    The Tour Championship Presented By Dynegy Unveils New Look

    The PGA TOUR's season-ending event, THE TOUR Championship, unveiled a new logo to go along with its previously announced new presenting sponsor, Houston-based Dynegy Inc., a leading provider of energy and communications solutions.

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    http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?3046

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    Two in Three Companies Plan Upgrades to Cabling Infrastructure

    Nearly two in three companies are planning to upgrade their cabling infrastructure within the next two years according to a recent survey of 130 U.S. businesses published by Sage Research Inc. The study found that previous plans by companies to replace Category 5 cabling in their vertical risers and horizontal networks were over-optimistic.

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    http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?3047

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SYS-CON Media Announces 'Web Services Journal,' to Preview at Sun's
    JavaOne Conference, with 250,000 Copies in Print

    78,000 copies of the Web Services Journal preview will be on newsstands worldwide on June 19. The magazine is named the exclusive media sponsor of Web Services Edge International Web Services Conference & Expo EAST/WEST.

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    http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?3045

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    Sail Into Summer During National Safe Boating Week

    Each year between 700 and 800 people die in boating-related accidents -- nine out of 10 victims were NOT wearing their life jackets. Statistics show that while only 27 percent of boaters wear their life jackets when on the water, more than 80 percent of fatalities result in drowning for lack of a personal flotation device. Video coming Friday.

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    http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?3040

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    Guilt-Less Garcia Gets Cool Company!; Two More Favorite Ice Cream
    Flavors Join Ben & Jerry's Fabulous Frozen Yogurt Line

    Not quite ready for swimsuit season? Think salads, think scales, think -- dessert! Low-fat frozen yogurt, that is.

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    http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?3043

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    Cindi Leive to be Named Editor-In-Chief of Glamour

    Cindi Leive, currently editor-in-chief of SELF, will be named editor-in-chief of Glamour, it was announced by James Truman, editorial director of Conde Nast Publications Inc.

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    http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?3042

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    Six Flags Worlds of Adventure Declares Newton and
    Einstein Were Wrong!

    Following an extensive review of the laws of gravity, officials at Six Flags Worlds of Adventure unveiled secret plans to reverse Newton's and Einstein's laws of gravity by creating X-Flight, an incredible -- if not unbelievable -- new roller coaster concept. The first at a Six Flags park anywhere in the world and the only one of its kind in the Midwest, X-Flight promises mankind the ability to fly like never before.

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    http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?3025

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    Edward J. Zore Named CEO at Northwestern Mutual

    Edward J. Zore, president of Northwestern Mutual, will become the company's chief executive officer effective June 1. Zore's election to chief executive was approved by the company's board of trustees today May 23rd.

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    http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?3036

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    PA Lottery Introduces Treasure Hunt, Krazy 8's

    The Pennsylvania Lottery will debut two new instant games when TREASURE HUNT and KRAZY 8's go on sale Tuesday, May 29, 2001. TREASURE HUNT is a $2 ticket with a "treasure" of a top prize -- $25,000 -- and eight chances to win on each ticket.

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    http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?3032

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