Newstream.com Digest: New Advances in Genetic Engineering, Wheaties Honors Tiger Woods And Jack Nicklaus, 'Kids Free LA' Tourism Program & Other Free Multimedia Content For Journalists
NEW YORK--June 10, 2003--New Advances in Genetic Engineering
One of the world's tiniest creatures is giving scientists a big hand in researching human diseases. For years, scientists have believed that studying mice may be the key to understanding many human conditions -- including brain diseases and forms of cancer. Now, an old research method is being used to help them find answers faster than ever before. A report from Teradata, a division of NCR .
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Awesome Twosome: Tiger And The Golden Bear Wheaties Honors Golf Legends Woods And Nicklaus
Two of golf's all-time champions will soon visit millions of breakfast tables across the country as Wheaties announces a new special-edition package featuring Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus, "The Golden Bear." While Woods has been Wheaties' official spokesperson since 1998 and has appeared on the box more than a dozen times, this new package marks the first Wheaties appearance for Nicklaus.
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Farnam Pet Products and Veterinary Products Laboratories Offer Revolutionary Pheromone Therapy to Combat Fear Caused by Fireworks, Lightning and Thunder
The odds of being struck by lightning are about one in 700,000. The odds that lightning and thunder will strike fear in dogs, causing anxiety is all too common. According to pet health experts at Farnam Pet Products and Veterinary Products Laboratories, there is a healthy fear of loud noises, but dogs that suffer from noise phobias may respond with inappropriate or unwanted behavior that causes property destruction, upsetting harmony in the household.
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Mayor Hahn Launches 'Kids Free LA' Summer Tourism Program
Los Angeles Mayor Jim Hahn today joined LA INC. and over 50 partners in launching "Kids Free LA," a travel program designed to encourage families to visit Los Angeles this summer.
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Tanaid Inc. Announces New Vitamin Supplements that Make Possible Quicker, Darker Tan
Tanaid Inc. announces the launch of a revolutionary tanning product, TAN-AID Tanning Supplements, which helps tanners achieve a quicker, darker tan by providing the amino-acids, minerals and vitamins used by the body during the tanning process.
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Lake Champlain Chocolates Introduces All Natural Hot Chocolate Line
Lake Champlain Chocolates (LCC), a gourmet Vermont chocolate maker, has introduced the All Natural Hot Chocolate line. Patrons of LCC's chocolate cafes in Vermont have been enjoying the special taste of LCC's hot chocolate for years. Now everyone can enjoy this all-natural, epicurean chocolate drink made in the Old World tradition. Flavors -- for everyone from children to chocolate connoisseurs -- include Old World, Aztec, Organic, Traditional, Mocha, Raspberry, and Unsweetened.
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Hearing Aid Manufacturer Widex A/S Purchases Multiple Viper SLA Systems
3D Systems Corp. announced today Danish hearing aid manufacturer, Widex A/S, has acquired multiple Viper SLA(R) systems for custom manufacturing of "In-the-Ear" (ITE) hearing aids. A pioneer in hearing aid manufacturing, Widex is 1 of 6 major hearing aid companies which have now purchased the Viper SLA system to revolutionize hearing aid manufacturing. Widex will utilize the stereolithography (SLA) systems as part of their worldwide patented manufacturing method for hearing aid production.
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Getronics' IT Survey Finds Retailers Focused on Store Efficiencies and Upgrading POS Systems
Getronics released details of a survey conducted by Moonwatch Media's Retail Systems Alert(tm) Advisory Service that identifies technology trends and priorities for US retailers. More than 50 IT professionals revealed their spending plans for hardware, software, and services.
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RF Micro Devices Introduces Third-Generation PowerStar(tm) Power Amplifier Module With Lead Frame Module(tm) Packaging Technology
RF Micro Devices Inc. , a leading provider of proprietary radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs) for wireless communications applications, announced the availability of the RF3146, the third-generation of the company's PowerStar(tm) GSM power amplifier (PA) modules with integrated power control.
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Philip Morris USA Cracking Down on Counterfeit Cigarettes
Philip Morris USA is cracking down on those storeowners who sell counterfeit cigarettes. Radio News Feature.
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Good Charlotte and New Found Glory Award Lucky Fans Customized Civic SIS
Before hitting the stage Wednesday, June 4 in Irvine for their co-headlining concert as part of the 2003 Civic Tour, Good Charlotte awarded Marisela Mendoza of Panorama City, Calif. one of their customized and autographed Honda Civic Si's that the band personally designed. New Found Glory finished off the week by awarding their customized Si to Kelsey Weston of Downey, Calif. on Saturday, June 7.
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New Found Glory Award Their Customized Honda Civic to Chris Valdez of Alta Loma, Calif.
Before hitting the stage on Friday, June 6 for their co-headlining concert as part of the 2003 Civic Tour, New Found Glory awarded Chris Valdez of Alta Loma, Calif. one of their customized and autographed Honda Civic Si's that the band personally designed. Valdez was among the contestants who won a chance to randomly select a key that could start the New Found Glory Civic through a contest with San Diego's top alternative station 91X (XTRA).
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NEC Solutions America Selects Sheffield to Lead Server and OEM Products Divisions
NEC Solutions (America) Inc., a leading provider of business solutions and services for the high-end commercial and professional markets in North America, today announced Larry Sheffield as the new senior vice president of its Server and OEM Products business units, which form the foundation of its integrated solutions platform.
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Embarcadero Systems Corp. Unveils Its New Corporate Identity
Embarcadero Systems Corporation (ESC) announced today the official unveiling of its new corporate identity. The marine, rail, auto and intermodal markets will soon see ESC presenting its new corporate identity. The company has developed a new logo and tag line that work together to portray an in-motion transportation theme. The "shock wave" logo has a modern, edgy look that fits ESC's persona as a leading technology and information system supplier to the entire transportation industry.
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Monika Maeckle Named Vice President-Southwest Region, Business Wire
In recognition of her outstanding contribution to Business Wire's sales effort and the development of the Texas market, the company has named Monika Maeckle, of San Antonio, a vice president, Cathy Baron Tamraz, president, announced Tuesday.
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