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Long-time Utne magazine editors Jon Spayde and Karen Olson will take the reins of the magazine's editorial efforts on March 1, 2004, following the departure of Editorial Director Jay Walljasper to become executive editor of the Dutch-based Ode Magazine. Walljasper praises the new editorial team, saying "Utne
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The Democratic presidential hopeful's claim of a first meeting with the Taiwanese-American entrepreneur at a September 1996 event is disputed by congressional documents obtained by Newsweek, which show that they personally corresponded prior to the event. The documents reveal a series of compromising meetings and correspondence between Kerry
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The Lingerie Bowl, an unconventional sporting event, is scheduled to take place on February 1st. The event features football players, including model-turned-actress Nikki Ziering and former New England Patriots NFL cheerleader Mia Zottoli, competing in lingerie-clad uniforms during half-time of the Super Bowl. The game has been surrounded by controversy,
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At the annual Mortgage Technology Conference in Miami, ARC Systems was presented with the industry's prestigious "Fix-It Award" by Mortgage Technology Magazine. The award recognizes companies that bring technology to bear to solve specific mortgage-industry problems. ARC Systems won the award for its LendTech Warehouse automation
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Pardee Homes, named America's Best Builder in 2003, has built a 5,300-square-foot Zero Energy Home for the 2004 International Builders Show in Las Vegas, January 19-22. Located in Pardee's Nevada Trails master-planned community, the home was designed in collaboration with BUILDER Magazine, HOME Magazine, and
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As the debate over sex selection technology heats up, science is providing new possibilities for couples to choose the sex of their baby. However, cultural biases and social issues persist, particularly in countries where sex selection has been banned. From news articles and expert opinions, a complex picture emerges of
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The Hollywood Foreign Press Association and IN STYLE Magazine have curated exquisite gift boxes for the 2004 Golden Globes presenters, featuring over $26,000 worth of luxury items. The contents, hand-selected by members of the HFPA, include spa and hotel packages, high-end jewelry, and exclusive products from top brands. This
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JazzTimes Magazine, a renowned publication dedicated to jazz music, has recently launched an audio edition titled JazzTimes SonicMAG. Produced by Divergis Media Group, a digital audio publishing company, the audio edition includes music clips, interviews, and reviews of the latest jazz releases. This innovative product is designed to cater to
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RightNow Technologies' innovative customer service and marketing solution, RightNow Outbound, has been recognized as the 2003 Product of the Year by Technology Marketing Corporation's Customer Inter@ction Solutions magazine. This award marks the fourth consecutive year a RightNow solution has won the magazine's Product of
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Vical Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of gene-based pharmaceutical product candidates, has launched a corporate website to provide easy access to detailed information for its various constituencies. The website, vical.com, contains sections for investors, research scientists, clinical trial participants, potential employees, and business affiliates. The site
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Serono Laboratories, the world's leading producer of drug therapies for infertility, has launched a comprehensive website dedicated to providing information and support to patients and healthcare providers. The website, www.infertilityresource.com, aims to promote patient education and empowerment, and includes interactive patient education sections, treatment options, and
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As Internet company Yahoo! celebrates its one-year presence in Australia, its chief operating officer, Jeffrey Mallett, has revealed that the company will continue to rely on advertising as its primary source of revenue in the next three years. With a market value of $US6.09 billion and 45 million unique
