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Newstream.com digest: The New Ford 2002 Thunderbird, The New Thunderbird Sports Roadster, Ford's all-new Forty-Nine custom coupe and other free multimedia story packages for journalists

8 January 2001

Newstream.com digest: The New Ford 2002 Thunderbird, The New Thunderbird Sports Roadster, Ford's all-new Forty-Nine custom coupe and other free multimedia story packages for journalists

    NEW YORK--Jan. 9, 2001--

    New American Motoring Icon Debuts at NAIAS

    The all-new Ford 2002 Thunderbird evokes the legacy of the original cars of the 1950's ... borrowing classic styling cues, without losing the modern look. The car's two-seat configuration, hood scoop, round headlamps, egg-crate grille and porthole windows all pay homage to the past, with 21st century materials, technology and design style.

    You can reach the story directly by going to
    http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?1708

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    'Bullet Birds' Are Back

    The new Thunderbird Sports Roadster arrives on the scene as a modern automotive portrayal of an era rich in American culture and spirit. The concept's design is inspired by the 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster and echoes the "Bullet Birds" & "Rocket Birds" of the 60's.

    You can reach the story directly by going to
    http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?1712

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    Rekindling Romance with New Version of American Classic

    Ford's all-new Forty-Nine custom coupe is poised to repeat a bit of history, as it makes its world debut at the 2001 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The concept car is designed to take America on a "sentimental drag-race" down memory lane and underscore Ford's commitment to designing excitement into new cars coming down the road.

    You can reach the story directly by going to
    http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?1713

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    Neurologists Favor Dopamine Agonists as Initial Parkinson's Disease
    Treatment

    Nearly 92 percent of neurologists surveyed have shifted their prescribing behaviors over the past three years, with 85 percent now prescribing dopamine agonists as a first-line treatment of choice, according to survey results released today by the American Parkinson's Disease Association, Inc.

    You can reach the story directly by going to
    http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?1709

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    Good Debt vs. Bad Debt

    The holiday season is when gifts are exchanged and credit card bills soar. While nearly everyone has debt of one kind or another, is one kind better than another? Merrill Lynch takes a look.

    You can reach the story directly by going to
    http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?1716

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    Free Pet Weight Loss Kit Offered to Dog and Cat Owners

    Are Fluffy and Fido packing on the pounds? If the answer is yes, now is the time for them to get fit and lose weight. To help pet owners learn the steps of a successful weight loss program for their pets, Iams is offering a free Iams Less Active(R) Weight Loss Kit. Learn more here.

    You can reach the story directly by going to
    http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?1719

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