Sweepstakes crackdown targets deceptive prize claims in Iowa
Iowa attorney general says over 1,000 residents deceived by American Family and similar firms into buying many unused items to win prizes. Lawsuits and rising scrutiny drive bankruptcies and fresh legal actions. Publishers Clearing House also under court scrutiny for aggressive solicitations. Miller calls the victims not suckers and warns against exaggerated odds and finalist claims.
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Letter on sweepstakes traps spurs Iowa action
David Linquist reports how his 87-year-old father and 82-year-old mother became obsessed with mail-in sweepstakes. He describes wasted income, unopened gifts, and neglected bills and car upkeep as they chased nonexistent winnings, prompting the Iowa attorney general to push changes in sweepstakes tactics.
Gender differences in stress response linked to longer female longevity
UCLA researchers analyzed 200 studies since 1985 and found that women show a primary gender difference in stress behavior by seeking affiliation, a pattern termed tend and befriend. Experts caution the findings describe averages, not individuals.
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Fungal Threat to Cocoa May Shrink Global Chocolate Supply
Researchers warn three fungi species infect cacao trees in South America Africa and Asia risking tighter supplies and higher prices by 2003. Biocontrol fungus from the Amazon could curb the illness by spraying infected trees and stop yield losses.
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New Love Bug variant hits several firms in New York
A new and more destructive Love Bug variant is spreading, infecting thousands of computers at several large companies. The virus arrives as an email attachment with a changing subject line to evade detection, mutating as it spreads.
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Missile defense may backfire on global stability warned
U S intelligence officials warn a national missile defense could trigger destabilizing ripple effects worldwide and strain ties with Europe. The NIE outlines potential arms buildup by China India and Pakistan and expanded missile technology in the Middle East.
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Clinton trade speech airs on NBC CNN and FOX only
President Clinton will address the nation on the U S China trade deal in a five minute live broadcast. CBS and ABC declined to carry the speech citing lobbying concerns. White House officials stressed the stakes of the vote as essential to economic and national security interests.
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