Newstream.com Digest: Accessible Technology for People With Disabilities, Multi-User Organizer Merges Family and Work Schedules & Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists.Feature Editors/Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers/High-Tech Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 9, 2003 Now We're "Talking" Accessibility -- When the Web Can Tell You How to Use It Like the typewriter before it, "talking Internet sites" began as a tool for the blind. But now, with the help of a blind IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) researcher, software can talk you through Web sites and read them to you in 10 languages. It's transforming the workplace and home for America's 50 million disabled, and millions of aging baby boomers See generation X. who are finding their eyesight is the first thing to go!!!! You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?10921 -------------------------------------------------- Scientists Test Anti-Terrorism Agent Since the anthrax anthrax (ăn`thrăks), acute infectious disease of animals that can be secondarily transmitted to humans. It is caused by a bacterium (Bacillus anthracis attacks of 2001, scientists have been working on ways to protect U.S. citizens from any future bio-chemical terrorist attacks. Of particular concern are the air-handling systems of large office buildings, since they have the potential to reach so many people at one time. While the thought of poison traveling through our office ventilation systems is terrifying ter·ri·fy tr.v. ter·ri·fied, ter·ri·fy·ing, ter·ri·fies 1. To fill with terror; make deeply afraid. See Synonyms at frighten. 2. To menace or threaten; intimidate. , recent developments by an American biotech company offer significant hope. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?10931 -------------------------------------------------- New System Prevents Instruments From Being Left in Patients After Surgery In a study published earlier this year, the New England Journal of Medicine The New England Journal of Medicine (New Engl J Med or NEJM) is an English-language peer-reviewed medical journal published by the Massachusetts Medical Society. It is one of the most popular and widely-read peer-reviewed general medical journals in the world. reported an estimated 1,500 surgical instruments A surgical instrument is a specially designed tool or device for performing specific actions of carrying out desired effects during a surgery or operation, such as modifying biological tissue, or to provide access or viewing it. and foreign objects are left inside surgery patients each year in this country. Now a Tennessee company has developed a way to track everything that goes into the operating room operating room n. Abbr. OR A room equipped for performing surgical operations. so such incidents don't happen. Censis Technologies Inc. has introduced Censitrac, the first surgical instrument management system that tracks 100% of surgical inventory at the instrument detail level. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?10939 -------------------------------------------------- Simpliciti Inc. Announces Shipping of the Home Organizer, the First Electronic Counter-Top Device Designed for the Entire Family Simpliciti Inc., today announced initial shipments of its Home Organizer, the first multi-user electronic device specifically designed to organize today's busy family. The product launch coincides with National Get Organized Week, which is Oct. 5-11, an annual event sponsored by the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO). You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?10934 -------------------------------------------------- GE Acquires Instrumentarium General Electric Company (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :GE), through its GE Medical Systems division, will complete the acquisition of Finland-based Instrumentarium today. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?10933 -------------------------------------------------- Peter Gabriel Peter Brian Gabriel (born 13 February 1950, in Chobham,[1] Surrey, England) is an English musician. He first came to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock group Genesis. After leaving Genesis, Gabriel went on to a successful solo career. Signs Video Game Music Deal With Ubisoft Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, has teamed up with Peter Gabriel to add a distinctive sound to its Myst(R) franchise of games. Gabriel will provide the song "Burn You Up, Burn You Down" for the November release of Uru(tm): Ages Beyond Myst(R), and the world-renowned artist will also provide an original composition for the next game in the series. Myst(R) is one of the most widely recognized game brands in history, with more than 12 million copies sold worldwide. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?10927 -------------------------------------------------- EA's The Sims Makin' Magic Just in Time for Halloween This Halloween season, the magic is in the air with the release of The Sims(tm) Makin' Magic. Published under the EA GAMES(tm) brand, The Sims Makin' Magic is the latest expansion pack to the top-selling PC game of all time, The Sims(tm). In this supernatural edition, Sims are granted magical powers with the ability to cast spells that are playful or mischievous. Players can venture to an all-new magical, carnival-themed destination, experience exciting new gameplay, gain over 175 new items and encounter a whole new cast of quirky characters in this powerful pack of magical high jinx Noun 1. high jinx - noisy and mischievous merrymaking high jinks, hijinks, jinks jollification, merrymaking, conviviality - a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one . You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?10932 -------------------------------------------------- Billabong bil·la·bong n. Australian 1. A dead-end channel extending from the main stream of a river. 2. A streambed filled with water only in the rainy season. 3. A stagnant pool or backwater. Odyssey Big Wave Movie Hits Theaters November 7; Feature Film Documents Search for the World's Largest Surf Big wave surfing Big wave surfing is a discipline in surfing where riders paddle into or are towed onto waves which are at least 20 feet (6,2 m) high, on surf boards known as "guns" or "rhino chasers". The bigger the wave, the faster it travels, and the bigger the surf board needed to catch it. is coming to the big screen like never before. The feature film release "Billabong Odyssey" documents the dramatic life-or-death adventures of a team of surfer/explorers who search the seven seas on the quest to find and ride the biggest wave on the planet. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?10925 -------------------------------------------------- IBM Develops Wireless Security Service IBM today announced one of the information technology industry's first comprehensive intrusion detection See IDS and IPS. services designed to help customers protect against security breaches on wireless local area networks. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?10924 -------------------------------------------------- Los Hispanoestadounidenses Carecen De Conocimientos Y Poder Financiero Un estudio reciente, comisionado por el Centro El Centro (ĕl sĕn`trō), city (1990 pop. 31,384), seat of Imperial co., SE Calif., near the Mexican border; inc. 1908. It is a processing and shipping center for a heavily irrigated agricultural region (vegetables, grain, cotton, de Educacion Financiera de GE para entender mejor las tendencias en la compra de casas propias y las decisiones financieras tomadas por la comunidad hispana, revela que tanto Tanto may refer to several things. Please see:
You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?10907 -------------------------------------------------- In'Tech Industries Purchases Multiple Viper SLA (1) (StereoLithography Apparatus) See 3D printing. (2) (Service Level Agreement) A contract between the provider and the user that specifies the level of service expected during its term. Systems From 3D Systems 3D Systems Corp. (Nasdaq:TDSC TDSC Thai Development Support Committee TDSC Time Domain Signal Coding TDSC Test Driver System - Charlie TDSC Time-Domain Spreading Code ) announced today that U.S.-based company In'Tech Industries has purchased multiple Viper SLA(R) systems to be used to produce master patterns for its injection molding injection molding n. A manufacturing process for forming objects, as of plastic or metal, by heating the molding material to a fluid state and injecting it into a mold. manufacturing capabilities and for digitally manufactured ear shell services to hearing aid manufacturers. In'Tech Industries is a leading supplier of miniature plastic hearing aid component parts for hearing aid manufacturers throughout the world. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?10938 -------------------------------------------------- Nesbett Joins The Investor Relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. Group John G. Nesbett has joined The Investor Relations Group (IRG (1) (InterRecord Gap) See interrecord gap. (2) (Internet Research Group, Los Altos, CA, www.irgintl.com) A research and consulting firm founded in 1993 that specializes in developing business strategies for Internet-related companies. ) as corporate vice president, managing director. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?10937 -------------------------------------------------- Renowned Surgeon Named New Medical Director at St. Joseph Hospital St. Joseph Hospital of Orange today announced that Jay K. Harness, M.D., is the new medical director of its Comprehensive Breast Center. With more than 30 years of medical experience, Dr. Harness is an established leader in the fields of surgical oncology surgical oncology Oncological surgery The field of surgery dedicated to the operative ablation of neoplasia, generally, 'solid' tumors , diseases of the breast and breast ultrasound Breast Ultrasound Definition Breast ultrasound (or sonography) is an imaging technique for diagnosing breast disease, such as cancer. It uses harmless, high frequency sound waves to form an image (sonogram). . Harness joins an impressive medical team dedicated to breast health and a technologically advanced approach to the treatment of breast cancer. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?10936 -------------------------------------------------- Asset Allocation Asset Allocation The process of dividing a portfolio among major asset categories such as bonds, stocks or cash. The purpose of asset allocation is to reduce risk by diversifying the portfolio. is an Important Factor in Determining Investment Returns Whether you're a new investor or a veteran of both bear and bull markets, it is important to give your investment portfolio periodic updates, and that means reviewing your asset allocation. Matt Kelly has more. Radio News Feature. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?10929 -------------------------------------------------- Total eMed/EDiX Merger Yields a New Company -- Spheris(sm) In June 2003, Total eMed acquired EDiX Corporation, creating a powerful merger in the world of medical transcription and related healthcare outsourcing services. Today, the organization is pleased to introduce the new company name, Spheris. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?10928 -------------------------------------------------- FPL's Customer Care Centers Earn Prestigious Center of Excellence Certification From Purdue University's Center for Customer-Driven Quality Florida Power & Light Company today announced it is the first electric company in the country to have its customer care center operations certified as a Center of Excellence by BenchmarkPortal and the Center for Customer Driven Quality at Purdue University. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?10923 -------------------------------------------------- 3D Systems Ships Initial InVision(tm) 3-D Printers to the U.S. Market 3D Systems Corp. (Nasdaq:TDSC) announced today that it began shipments of its new InVision 3-D printer to the U.S. market. The InVision 3-D printer enables designers, engineers and other 3-D data users to quickly, easily and conveniently produce cost-effective, high-quality durable models and prototypes. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?10926 -------------------------------------------------- Equity Office Names Peyton 'Chip' Owen Jr. 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. Equity Office Properties Trust Equity Office Properties Trust, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is the largest owner of office buildings in the United States. It was formed in 1976 by Samuel Zell [1] and in February 2007, was acquired by the Blackstone Group for $23 billion plus the assumption of (NYSE:EOP EOP Educational Opportunity Program (California State University) EOP Executive Office of the President EOP Equity Office Properties Trust (ticker) EOP Emergency Operations Plan EOP Earth Orientation Parameters ) has named Peyton "Chip" Owen Jr., 46, executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO), effective Oct. 20, 2003. Owen will be responsible for Equity Office's regional operations and functional areas such as leasing, marketing and real estate services, including procurement. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?10930 -------------------------------------------------- Cancer De Mamas: La Importancia De Una Deteccion Temprana! Octubre es el Mes Nacional de la Conciencia sobre el Cancer de Mamas, y por ello se trata de una buena ocasion para buscar una forma seria de como usted y sus seres queridos pueden luchar contra esta devastadora enfermedad. Noticias Especiales para Radio. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?10903 -------------------------------------------------- ABOUT NEWSTREAM.COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. : Newstream.com is a joint venture of Business Wire (www.businesswire.com) and Medialink (www.medialink.com). 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