Newstream Digest: Health Warning for Marathon Runners, Iraqi Officials Arrive in U.S. for Strategic Training & Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists
NEW YORK--Oct. 31, 2003--| Marathon Runners Beware: Over-Hydration Can Be More Dangerous Than Dehydration |
Too much water intake can be more deadly than too little? That's the question emerging as thousands of runners across America prepare for their annual Marathons. The long running advice to avoid dehydration during extended exercise is giving way to new concerns about over-hydration. The condition is called Hyponatremia and it occurs when drinking too much fluid throws off the vital balance between the body's water and sodium levels.
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Iraqi Women Arrive in U.S. for Strategic Training
Three Iraqi women have stepped forward to take on the monumental task of rebuilding their country. They are women who -- under their old government -- were never allowed to leave Iraq. Now, they have traveled to America to learn how to improve conditions back home.
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Carve Roads, Not Pumpkins
Since the days of the original 1970 240Z, Nissan has held a special place in its paint palette for orange vehicles. Just in time for Halloween, the 2004 Nissan lineup includes: the new 350Z Roadster (LeMans Sunset), Sentra SE-R (Volcanic Orange), Maxima SE (Radiant Ember) and Murano (Sunlit Copper).
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$1 Million Reward for Rare Comic Book Offered by Baltimore Business Executive
A reward of up to $1 million is being offered by prominent Baltimore business executive, Stephen A. Geppi, for a near mint condition copy of the rare 1938 comic book that first introduced Superman and launched an icon of American pop culture.
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Jennifer Lopez and Lancaster Group Introduce Second Fragrance 'Still Jennifer Lopez' at Private Dinner in New York
Jennifer Lopez and Lancaster Group hosted an intimate, private dinner with International editors from all over the world. The dinner was held at the very exclusive venue, Glorious Food, to launch her second fragrance, Still Jennifer Lopez.
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Ben & Jerry's Resurrects the Salem 'WICH Trials for Halloween 2003
More than three hundred years after the legendary Salem Witch trials, Ben & Jerry's is bringing a new 'WICH to town. On Oct. 30, hundreds of Salem residents and visitors came out to Salem's Common to try a new kind of 'WICH. And this time around, the Salem 'WICH trials brought nothing but smiles.
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Local Skateboarder Sets New World Record in LG Mobile Phones' Longest Ollie Contest
LG Mobile Phones today announced that 30-year-old Kris Markovich, of Fullerton, Calif., set a new world record as the winner of the LG Mobile Phones' World's Longest Ollie contest.
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Casio Announces New High-Performance Electronic Dictionaries for Spanish-Speaking Markets
Casio Computer Co., LTD. on Oct. 30, 2003 introduced two new high-performance, multi-function electronic dictionaries for Spanish-speaking markets in Latin America and other regions.
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Mighty Ducks to Autograph and Auction Game-Worn 3rd Jerseys on eBay to Benefit Victims of California Fire Disaster
The defending Western Conference Champion Mighty Ducks of Anaheim have literally taken the shirts off their back in an effort to help the victims of the California fire disaster.
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Pacific Capital Bancorp Announces Retirement of Chairman David W. Spainhour; Edward E. Birch Named as Successor
Pacific Capital Bancorp , a community bank holding company with $4.7 billion in assets, today announced the retirement of David W. Spainhour, Chairman of the Board, after 37 years with the Company. Mr. Spainhour, who turned 72 in August 2003, will retire following the 2004 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 27, 2004, in accordance with the Company's mandatory retirement policy, and will hold the position of Chairman Emeritus.
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Sexy Half-Vampire Is Back for More Blood as Majesco Announces Video Game Action Sequel 'BloodRayne 2' Acknowledging the Halloween anniversary of the successful launch of its predecessor, Majesco, one of the fastest-growing publishers of interactive entertainment, today announced that BloodRayne 2 will be available in October 2004 for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft, and personal computer.
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New Generation of Italian Wine Makers Coming Into Their Own
The next time you're offered a glass of wine at a party, or a restaurant, chances are that it's an Italian wine. Sales of Italian wines have taken off. Radio News Feature.
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Market Street Taking Shape as New Lease Signings and Construction Progress
Market Street (www.marketstreet-thewoodlands.com), a 485,000 square-foot, mixed-use town center development under construction in The Woodlands, Texas, announces new leases that will bring a variety of retailers, restaurants and services to the project. New tenants include Cafe Express, The Accessory Place, Bella Rinova Spa, Berryhill Tamales and Encore Bank.
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