Newstream.com Digest: Summer Road Trips, Youth Smoking Prevention, New Technology in Automotive Headlights and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists
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Summer Road Trip 2002
Every year 200 million Americans hit the road for the proverbial summer vacation. Here are some tips on how to make that trip safer and cost less. A report from General Motors
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First Airborne Laser Aircraft Progressing Toward Flight-Worthiness
Testing
The first Airborne Laser (ABL) missile-defense system aircraft, a modified Boeing 747-400 freighter aircraft, has been transitioned to the flight ramp in preparation for flight testing later this summer.
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New Technology in Automotive Headlights
If you have a tough time driving at night, your world is about to get a whole lot easier. High Intensity Discharge lights, otherwise known as "HIDs," are becoming mainstream... making it easier than ever to keep your eyes on the road. A report from Siemens
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Fashionably White "Creme Frappuccino(R)" Line to Hit the Runway at
Starbucks
While the fashion savvy have been wearing white all year, traditionalists have been waiting until after Memorial Day to break out those summer whites. On July 3, Starbucks Coffee Company will be providing North American customers with the perfect fashion accessory by introducing Creme Frappuccino, a unique line of velvety white blended beverages with visual appeal and taste to match.
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Legacy Electronics' New SODIMM Incorporates Infineon Memory Chips for
Reduced Power Consumption & Increased Battery Life in Notebook
Applications
Called Cool-RAM(TM), Legacy's 144-pin Mobile-RAM SODIMM uses a significantly reduced self-refresh current, as well as a lower operating current, lower burst operating current and lower auto refresh current. Cool-RAM(TM)'s 20-50 percent power consumption reduction features also mean less heat production, and an extended battery life, when compared with Standard SDRAM SODIMM operations.
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Philip Morris U.S.A. Expresses Confidence in its Youth Smoking
Prevention Advertising
In reaction to the press conference held by the American Legacy Foundation today, Philip Morris U.S.A. is interested in reviewing the American Legacy Foundation's study, which was published in the American Journal of Public Health, to learn more about its findings related to Philip Morris U.S.A.'s Youth Smoking Prevention advertising. Philip Morris U.S.A.'s Youth Smoking Prevention department will review the study and supporting data and then seek a meeting with the American Legacy Foundation to learn more about their methodology and conclusions as well as to discuss ways we can work together toward our common goal of preventing youth smoking. Additional comments available here.
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Philip Morris U.S.A. Expresses Confidence in its Youth Smoking
Prevention Advertising (Commercials 1-9)
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Philip Morris U.S.A. Expresses Confidence in its Youth Smoking
Prevention Advertising (Commercials 10-19)
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Applied Biosystems Introduces New System for Protein and Metabolite
Analysis at American Society of Mass Spectrometry Conference
Applied Biosystems , an Applera Corporation business, together with its partner MDS SCIEX, today introduced a high performance mass spectrometer for use in both proteomics and early stage small molecule drug development. The Q TRAP(TM) LC/MS/MS System combines two important mass spectrometry technologies for the first time - triple quadrupole and ion trap - to identify proteins and peptides in proteomics research and small molecule drug metabolites important in therapeutic development. The system will be on exhibit June 2 at the 50th Annual American Society of Mass Spectrometry Conference in Orlando, Fla.
Video available Now!
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The Diabetes Tidal Wave: Time for Action
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has called for urgent action to stem the growing epidemic of type 2 diabetes by identifying those at high-risk and prevent complications by more aggressive management of blood glucose control.
Video available later this week.
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Golden Eagle Featured Company in Bolivia's Premiere Resource and
Mining Magazine
Golden Eagle International, Inc. (OTCBB:MYNG) announced on May 28, 2002, that it is the subject of a feature article in English and Spanish in the most recent edition of Bolivia's premiere resource and mining magazine, Energy, Mining and Construction.
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Millions of Holidaymakers Caught Up in the Travel Insurance Trap
Around 8.5 million holidaymakers are potentially being sold inappropriate travel insurance as travel agents and tour operators continue to spend little or no time discussing the customer's insurance needs says Direct Line Travel Insurance in a new report published today (Thursday 30 May 2002).
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The Victor Hotel Revitalized on South Beach's Famed Ocean Drive - A
$48 Million Project
Orlando-based ZOM Development, Inc. will break ground this week to restore and expand the historic Victor Hotel, located on Ocean Drive in the heart of Miami's vibrant South Beach. The new Victor Hotel will open to guests in Fall 2003.
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Shining Stars -- Teen People Magazine Names The 25 Hottest Stars
Under 25
We all know their names, Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts and Jack Nicholson. They are the epitome of what we call a celebrity. But, there's a new crop of entertainers that are starting to make their mark. These young actors and actresses, singers and rappers are the future of what we call Hollywood. But what makes a celebrity something to talk about, R&B singer Mya, has her own idea about what is hot.
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Purdue Pharma Engages Giuliani Partners As External Advisor
Purdue Pharma L.P. today announced that it is working with Giuliani Partners, LLC on various management initiatives including a program to combat prescription drug abuse and diversion.
Video with Rudy Giuliani is available now.
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Intersil Names Alden Chauvin as Vice President of Worldwide Sales
Intersil Corporation , a world leader in the design and manufacture of high performance analog and wireless networking solutions, has announced that Alden Chauvin is Intersil's new Vice President of Worldwide Sales.
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Fast-Growing Sonic Telecom, Ltd. Appoints Former Broadwing
Communications President of Data Products and Services Dominick
DeAngelo as its President and Chief Operating Officer
Sonic Telecom, Ltd., a network-based provider of video transmission services for the television industry, corporate video conferencing and enterprise solutions has announced that Dominick J. DeAngelo is now the Company's President and Chief Operating Officer.
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