Newstream.com Digest: Preventing West Nile and Other Mosquito-Borne Diseases, Starbucks Unveils New Sipping Sensations, and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists
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West Nile Virus Underlines Threat From Mosquito-Borne Diseases
West Nile virus is spreading rapidly across the United States and poses a significant threat to human health, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). West Nile virus now has been identified in every state east of the Mississippi River except South Carolina and West Virginia. Scientists expect it to reach the Rocky Mountains this year and perhaps even the West Coast.
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Stars and Stripes Bloom at Carlsbad Flower Fields
Conjuring up patriotic sentiments from passers-by, a brilliantly-hued American flag waves in the wind. Red, white and blue-violet flowers strategically planted on a 300 by 170 foot hillside pay tribute to the United States.
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Bending Steel With Water
In the highly competitive world of automobile manufacturing, companies are always searching for the latest technology to give them the upper hand. One technology yielding significant improvements in performance is hydroforming. An alternative to metal stamping, hydroforming uses water to bend steel and is causing many automakers to reevaluate the way they produce parts. A report from General Motors
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Filmmaker Kevin Smith Hosts 'The Official Star Wars Fan Film Awards'
On SCI FI Channel
SCI FI Channel will present the first-ever Official Star Wars Fan Film Awards, in recognition of the best short films made by Star Wars enthusiasts. Hosted by Kevin Smith, the one-hour special, presented in association with Lucasfilm Ltd. and AtomFilms, will premiere Sunday, May 12 @ 8pm ET/PT, exclusively on SCI FI Channel.
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Starbucks Stirs Up Summer with New Sipping Sensations
Today, customers at Starbucks Coffee Company will use signature green straws to sip two new blended beverages to help squelch the summer heat. The first of these beverages, Mocha Coconut Frappuccino(R), is an indulgent treat of rich chocolate and real toasted coconut blended with coffee, milk and ice, then topped with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle and more toasted coconut. The second beverage, Tazo(R) Citrus, is an icy blend of tangerine and orange juices, accented with a hint of lime and Tazo green tea. Both of these tasty treats are now available at Starbucks retails stores across North America.
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Robert H. Herz Named Chairman of the Financial Accounting Standards
Board
Robert H. Herz, a senior partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers, has been named Chairman of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Herz will succeed outgoing Chairman, Edmund L. Jenkins, who will retire on June 30 upon completion of his five-year term.
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Convergys Corporation Reports First Quarter Financial Results In Line
With Consensus Estimates of 35 Cents Earnings Per Share
Convergys Corporation , the global leader in integrated billing, customer, and employee care services, announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2002. Video available later today.
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Uniworld Names Denny Fuerst as Vice President of Reservations, Air &
Operations
Uniworld announced that Denny Fuerst has joined the company as vice president of reservations, air and operations. He will be responsible for overseeing all reservations, air arrangements, meet and greet services, as well as, product fulfillment for Uniworld's global tour and rivership cruise products.
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Douglas Thomas Elected to Cascade Natural Gas Board;
Mel Clapp Retires
W. Brian Matsuyama, Cascade Natural Gas Corporation's Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer announced the election of Douglas G. Thomas to the Company's Board of Directors effective April 17.
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Stress and Pregnancy Don't Mix
Do you ever feel that life is just too stressful? If so, you're not alone. During pregnancy, very high levels of stress may be a problem for both mother and child.
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