Newstream Digest: Hands-Free Wireless Phone In-Car Service, Observing September 11 as a National Day of Service & Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists.NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- Hand-Free Wireless Phone In-Car Service Makes Phone Calls While Driving Simple As states and local governments continue to debate hands-free phone legislation, personal communication and personal transportation are merging to make the driving experience simple. A report from General Motors (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :GM). You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14388 -------------------------------------------------- In Broad Show of Unity, Leading 9/11 Organizations Release Joint Statement Urging Nation to Observe September 11 as National Day of Voluntary Service, Charity and Compassion 2004 campaign kickoff includes unprecedented Coalition to Rekindle re·kin·dle tr.v. re·kin·dled, re·kin·dling, re·kin·dles 1. To relight (a fire). 2. To revive or renew: rekindled an old interest in the sciences. 9/11 Spirit of Unity, including leaders of Cantor Fitzgerald Cantor Fitzgerald L.P. is a global financial services firm specializing in bond trading, as well as investment banking, asset management, market data and brokerage services. Relief Fund, Coalition of 9-11 Families, Doyle 9/11 Support Group, Families of September 11, September Space, September's Mission, Skyscraper Safety Campaign, Tuesday's Children, Windows of Hope, Where To Turn, World Trade Center United Family Group, WTC WTC World Trade Center, see there Survivors Network, along with leading national nonprofits and Fortune 500 participants. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14359 -------------------------------------------------- Simple, Stylish and Easy-to-Use: Siemens Launches the A65 Mobile Phone Siemens Information and Communication Mobile (Siemens mobile Siemens cellular telephones were mobile phones, produced by Siemens AG. In 2005 the Taiwanese company BenQ acquired the financially bleeding mobile phone subsidiary from Siemens and gained the exclusive right to use Siemens trademark for 5 years. ) introduces the A65. With easy-to-use 4-way navigation key, a 4K color screen and optional clip-on camera with flash, the A65 is perfect for those who need simple and easy, yet multi-functional mobile communication. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14395 -------------------------------------------------- Teen Sensation Nick Cannon Combines Comedy, Music and Dance on National Tour "TWISTER MOVES Presents Nick Cannon's It's All Fun and Games "Fun and Games" is an episode of the original The Outer Limits television show. It first aired on 30 March, 1964, during the first season. Opening narration Tour" is scheduled to make stops in 15 cities across the country. Join Nick Cannon, the TWISTER MOVES dancers and thousands of fans for an evening of comedy, music and fun near you. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14375 -------------------------------------------------- Travelocity's Roaming Gnome also Spotted at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (IATA: SEA, ICAO: KSEA, FAA LID: SEA), also known as Sea-Tac Airport, is located in SeaTac, Washington, United States at the intersections of Washington State Route 518, Washington State Route 99 and The Roaming Gnome(SM), nicked from the garden of his owner Bill and on a whirlwind travel adventure booked on Travelocity(R) ever since, has been sighted at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport just days after his gnome-nappers left him at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport with a note suggesting that he would be in Texas for the next four weeks. But the note found with him at Sea-Tac also states that he will be in the Pacific Northwest during that time period. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14390 -------------------------------------------------- Medtronic Announces CE Mark Approval and Market Availability of the Xcelerant Delivery System for Use with the Talent(TM) AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. Stent Graft System Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT MDT abbr. Mountain Daylight Time MDT (in the US and Canada) Mountain Daylight Time MDT n abbr (US) (= mountain daylight time) → ) announced July 14 CE Mark approval and market availability for the Xcelerant Delivery System for use with the Talent(TM) Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm abdominal aortic aneurysm A focal aortic dilation of ≥ 50% ↑ in diameter, accompanied by distension and weakened aortic wall Epidemiology Incidence is rising 12/105–1951; 36/105 (AAA) Stent Graft System. The Talent AAA Stent Graft System is approved for use outside the United States for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms, a bulge or ballooning that forms of in the wall of the aorta that can be fatal if left untreated. In addition, Medtronic announced the addition of new diameters and lengths for the Talent system, increasing the number of patients that could benefit from the device. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14383 -------------------------------------------------- The Marcus Corporation to Sell Limited-Service Lodging Division to La Quinta Corporation The Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS) on July the 15th announced that it has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of its limited-service lodging division to La Quinta Corporation (NYSE: LQI LQI Link Quality Indicator LQI land quality index LQI Lincoln Quality Index LQI Laboratory Quality Initiative LQI Language Quality Inspection (localization industry; translated texts) LQI Local Quality Instruction LQI Laughing Quietly Inside ). The total cash purchase price of the transaction is approximately $395 million, excluding certain joint ventures and subject to certain adjustments. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14392 -------------------------------------------------- New Book Debunks Commonly Accepted Picture of a Polarized A one-way direction of a signal or the molecules within a material pointing in one direction. Electorate Rush Limbaugh, Al Franken, Bill O'Reilly, Michael Moore -- from the shouting and the vilifying that permeates the airwaves, one would think that bitter and entrenched en·trench also in·trench v. en·trenched, en·trench·ing, en·trench·es v.tr. 1. To provide with a trench, especially for the purpose of fortifying or defending. 2. political divisions among Americans are ripping the country apart at the seams. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14391 -------------------------------------------------- Progress Software Names Peter Sliwkowski President of New Objectstore Operating Company operating company A business that engages in transactions with outsiders. Progress Software Corporation (PSC (Public Service Commission) Same as PUC. ) (Nasdaq:PRGS PRGS Phosphoribosylglycinamide Synthetase ), a leading supplier of technology to develop, deploy, integrate and manage business applications, announced that Peter Sliwkowski has been promoted to president of its ObjectStore operating company, which provides products for real-time data management. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14397 -------------------------------------------------- ChipWrights Names David C. Hunter President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. ; Closes D Round Funding ChipWrights, Inc., the leader in digital signal processing See DSP. Digital Signal Processing - (DSP) Computer manipulation of analog signals (commonly sound or image) which have been converted to digital form (sampled). (DSP (1) (Digital Signal Processor) A special-purpose CPU used for digital signal processing applications (see definition #2 below). It provides ultra-fast instruction sequences, such as shift and add, and multiply and add, which are commonly used in math-intensive ) technology for digital imaging applications, announced that David C. Hunter has been appointed President and CEO. Mr. Hunter will oversee the next phase of ChipWrights' growth as it expands its product line and ramps production to meet customer demand. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14399 -------------------------------------------------- CXNM/Bio-Tracking Releases Original Independent Engineer Signed & Stamped Performance Evaluation Performance evaluation The assessment of a manager's results, which involves, first, determining whether the money manager added value by outperforming the established benchmark (performance measurement) and, second, determining how the money manager achieved the calculated return Report CXNM/Bio-Tracking Security Inc. (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). BB:CXIN): Releases original independent engineer signed & stamped performance evaluation report. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14394 -------------------------------------------------- magink Display Technologies Completes $27 Million Round of Financing magink display technologies, Inc., developer of the world's first full-color digital ink displays, announced on July 14 it has closed on a US$27 million round of Series C financing. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14377 -------------------------------------------------- Big Idea, Producers Of The Award-Winning Veggietales, Relocates Its Animation Studio And Company Headquarters To The Nashville Area Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and Terry Pefanis, Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. at Big Idea Inc., announced that Big Idea, creators of the hugely successful VeggieTales entertainment franchise, is relocating to Franklin to support its creative and production needs. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14378 -------------------------------------------------- S-LCD Grand Opening Ceremony S-LCD Corporation, a Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and Sony Corporation joint venture, on July the 14th announced the completion of the world's largest generation 7 amorphous TFT LCD panel production building in Tangjung, South Korea. S-LCD Corporation expects approximately 1,000 guests, including government personnel from both Korea and Japan and personnel from related enterprises, to attend the grand opening ceremony. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14389 -------------------------------------------------- September 11: A National Day of Service Davie Paine, President One Day's Pay, on the nonprofit initiative launched last year by 9/11 family members and business leaders who were inspired by the outpouring of selflessness and goodwill following the 9/11 attacks. Radio News Feature. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14386 -------------------------------------------------- Act Now, Don't Let Low Rates Pass You By Bob Walters, Chief Economist at Quicken Loans, offers some insight on mortgages. Radio News Feature. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14381 -------------------------------------------------- Hands Free and Wire Free Calling In The Car OnStar's Tony Lent on making the driving and talking experience simpler and safer. Radio News Feature. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14380 -------------------------------------------------- Leeza Gibbons Hosts New Alzheimer's Video Series An estimated 4.5 million Americans have Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's disease (ăls`hī'mərz, ôls–), degenerative disease of nerve cells in the cerebral cortex that leads to atrophy of the brain and senile dementia. , and now there's a new video series for those loved ones who are acting as their caregivers. Radio News Feature. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14384 -------------------------------------------------- Ring Busters: How One Relationship Site is Getting Rid of Married Cheaters Thought you found the person of your dreams at an online dating site but they are married? One website is working to make sure that doesn't happen to their members. Radio News Feature. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14382 -------------------------------------------------- Weighing the Pros and Cons pros and cons Noun, pl the advantages and disadvantages of a situation [Latin pro for + con(tra) against] of Weight Loss Surgery There are 14 million people nationwide who are considered obese. Many of them are turning to weight loss surgery as a last resort. Radio News Feature. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14379 -------------------------------------------------- About Newstream.com: Newstream.com is a joint venture of Business Wire (www.businesswire.com) and Medialink (www.medialink.com). 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