Newstream.com Digest: Honeymoon Registry for Newlyweds, New Trends in Cancer Care, Make a Fashion Statement With Eyeglass Lenses in New Hues & Other Free Multimedia for Journalists.Photo Editors/News Editors/Feature Editors/Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2004 Newstream.com Digest: New Trends in Cancer Care As researchers continue to search for a cure to cancer -- the nation's second-leading cause of death -- caregivers are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. ways to optimize treatment. The latest trend is a patient-friendly approach that gives the patient everything they need under one roof. A report from Siemens (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :SI). You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13597 -------------------------------------------------- The Greatest Wedding Gift of All Spring is here which means one thing -- the Wedding Season. While you may not be tying the knot this season, chances are you'll buy at least one gift for a couple getting married. In fact, Americans spend a whopping $20 billion on wedding presents each year. If you're not interested in buying yet another toaster See intranet toaster and Video Toaster. (jargon) toaster - 1. The archetypal really stupid application for an embedded microprocessor controller; often used in comments that imply that a scheme is inappropriate technology (but see elevator controller). , a new travel trend allows friends and family to give something the happy couple could really use -- a honeymoon. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13559 -------------------------------------------------- Make a Fashion Statement and See the World in New Hues With Hot Eyeglass eye·glass n. 1. eyeglasses Glasses for the eyes. 2. A single lens in a pair of glasses; a monocle. 3. See eyepiece. 4. See eyecup. Lenses Trendsetting adults can make a bold fashion statement with a hot new pair of eyeglass lenses -- in any light. New FeatherWates Colors by Transitions change from as clear as regular lenses indoors, to fashionable shades of Noun 1. shades of - something that reminds you of someone or something; "aren't there shades of 1948 here?" reminder - an experience that causes you to remember something teal, blue or purple outdoors in the sunlight. The new lenses combine the latest in fit and function to provide an everyday lens with health, beauty and fashion appeal. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13589 -------------------------------------------------- Jessica Simpson Graces the Cover of MAXIM Magazine's June Issue Multi-platinum recording artist Jessica Simpson, recently awarded the top spot on MAXIM Magazine's annual Hot 100 list, graces the cover of the June issue. "I do {this} for my guy fans. I seem to get a lot of heat in my career when I do MAXIM," Simpson said. This installment of MAXIM, the No. 1 best-selling men's general interest magazine in the country and the world, will hit stands nationwide Thursday, May 20. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13570 -------------------------------------------------- Dell Axim The Axim Family of personal digital assistants was Dell's line of Windows Mobile-powered Pocket PC Devices. The first model, the Axim X5, was introduced in 2002, while the final model, the Axim X51, was discontinued on April 9, 2007. X30 Offers Dual Wireless Capability for $249 Dell on May 18 introduced three new Axim(tm) handheld computers with the latest handheld Intel(R) processors, Windows Mobile The Windows platform from Microsoft for handheld devices, including PDAs, cellphones and Portable Media Centers. See Pocket PC, Pocket PC Phone Edition, Smartphone and Portable Media Center. (tm) 2003 operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. and Bluetooth(R) wireless technology. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13550 -------------------------------------------------- McDonald's Observes 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education Brown v. Board of Education (of Topeka) (1954) U.S. Supreme Court case in which the court ruled unanimously that racial segregation in public schools violated the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. With Civic Leaders, Educators, Public Policy Makers and Activists On May 15, McDonald's (NYSE:MCD MCD Minor Civil Division MCD McDonalds (restaurant) Mcd Macedonian (linguistics) MCD Municipal Corporation of Delhi MCD Magnetic Circular Dichroism MCD Mad Cow Disease ) sponsored "Tavis Smiley Tavis Smiley (born September 13, 1964) is an author, journalist, political commentator, and talk show host. Early years One of ten children, Smiley was born in Gulfport, Mississippi. Presents in Partnership With the NAACP NAACP in full National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Oldest and largest U.S. civil rights organization. It was founded in 1909 to secure political, educational, social, and economic equality for African Americans; W.E.B. Du Bois and Ida B. Legal Defense Fund, Unfinished Agenda: 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education," a symposium that reflected on the impact of the historic U.S. Supreme Court decision that outlawed segregation in public schools. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13591 -------------------------------------------------- Blue Peter Yo-Yo's Into Guiness World Records The World famous U.S. Yo-Yoer YoHans and ex-U.K. Champion Craig Squires yesterday won a coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. spot in the Guinness World Records after breaking the record for "most Yo-Yo tricks in one minute" live on BBC's Blue Peter Children's TV Show! You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13607 -------------------------------------------------- Investor Confidence Index Essentially Flat in May State Street Associates, the research and development division of State Street Global Markets, released the results of the State Street Investor Confidence Index(sm) for May 2004. State Street Global Markets (SSGM SSGM Synthetic (or Strategic) Scene Generation Model SSGM State Street Global Markets LLC SSGM Strategic Sourcing Group Manager ) is the investment research and trading arm of State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT STT State Street Corporation (stock symbol) STT Suomen Tietotoimisto (Finnish National News Agency) STT Secure Transaction Technology STT Surface Tension Transfer (welding) ). You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13606 -------------------------------------------------- OCA OCA oculocutaneous albinism. Announces Adoption of FIN 46R and Preliminary First Quarter 2004 Financial Results Orthodontic orthodontic (ôr´th  dän´tik),adj Centers of America Inc. (NYSE:OCA) on May 18 announced that it has adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Board composed of independent members who create and interpret Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). ("FASB FASB See: Financial Accounting Standards Board FASB See Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). ") Interpretation No. 46R, "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities -- an Interpretation of ARB No. 51" ("FIN 46R"). FIN 46R, which was issued in December 2003, requires the consolidation of financial results of variable interest entities, or VIEs, in certain circumstances if a company has an ownership, contractual or other financial interests in the VIEs. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13605 -------------------------------------------------- Gordon's to Sponsor the Turner Prize The U.K.'s favorite gin, Gordon's(R), on May 18 announces a three-year sponsorship of the Turner Prize at Tate Britain Tate Britain is a part of the Tate gallery network in Britain, along with Tate Modern, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives. It is housed in the Tate's original premises on Millbank on the site of Millbank Prison. The front part of the building was designed by Sidney R. J. , making it the first corporate sponsor since 1989. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13604 -------------------------------------------------- UGO UGO Underground Online (gaming website) Goes Hollywood -- Rather, Hollywood Goes UGO -- With New Series of Short Films on ugo.com An award-winning group of Hollywood professionals has teamed with UGO Networks, the leading online magazine for guys, to bring Hollywood to the Internet with a series of short films made exclusively for ugo.com -- and they used last week's 10th annual E3 in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. as a key shooting location. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13602 -------------------------------------------------- American Express American Express (NYSE: AXP), sometimes known as "AmEx" or "Amex", is a diversified global financial services company, headquartered in New York City. The company is best known for its credit card, charge card and traveler's cheque businesses. Retirement Services Debuts NEXTPlan(sm) American Express Retirement Services today announced a new suite of retirement plan services designed exclusively for mid-size companies and organizations with $5 to 50 million in plan assets -- NEXTPlan from American Express. NEXTPlan matches the power of a defined contribution leader with outstanding personal service to employers and employees, investment flexibility and a unique, local financial education presence. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13601 -------------------------------------------------- Peribit Appoints Maynard Webb Maynard Webb is a current member of the Board of Directors of Salesforce.com, and the Chief Executive Officer of LiveOps, a company specializing in telecommunications.[1] to Board of Directors Peribit Networks, the world leader in WAN application performance, today announced that Maynard Webb, 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 eBay, has been appointed to Peribit's Board of Directors. Webb is the second independent director appointed to Peribit's seven member board. Jeffry Allen, executive vice president and former CFO See Chief Financial Officer. at Network Appliance, joined the Peribit board in 2002. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13600 -------------------------------------------------- VintageHomes.net Launches the First Internet Listing System for Savvy Online Home Buyers Searching Southern California's Neighborhoods for the American `Vintage' Home VintageHomes.net, a next-generation real estate listing resource company, unveiled its revolutionary historic neighborhood and vintage home search Web site. www.vintagehomes.net offers Online Home Buyers a new house-hunting resource that features only "vintage" homes for sale within Southern California's renowned neighborhoods that were developed during the architecturally distinguished home building era between 1900 and 1950. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13599 -------------------------------------------------- Older Adults, Caregivers Find Answers in The Merck Manual of Health & Aging; New Book Embraces the Challenges of Aging Older adults and concerned caregivers have a powerful ally in The Merck Manual of Health & Aging, a comprehensive resource that helps answer an age-old health question: "Is this normal?" While most books about aging focus on how to postpone it, The Merck Manual of Health & Aging, published May 18, tells the reader what changes to expect and how to deal with them. For caregivers, often overwhelmed by the demands of their role and the lack of readily available information, The Merck Manual of Health & Aging offers essential information, useful tools and reassurance to help them along the way. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13598 -------------------------------------------------- Round Hill Cellars Reaches Out to Hispanic and Other Ethnic Markets After 18 months of test marketing, Round Hill Winery is taking its message "all California, all good" to the country's diverse ethnic markets. The announcement comes as Round Hill launches a promotional campaign designed specifically for the Hispanic population. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13596 -------------------------------------------------- Research Reveals That Laptops are the Hot New Trend in Popular Travel Accessories Laptop computers have become the new "must have" on-the-road travel accessory according to a recent study conducted by KRC KRC - Kent Recursive Calculator. A lazy functional language developed by David Turner in 1981 based on SASL, with pattern matching and ZF expressions. ["Functional Programming and its Applications", David A. Turner, Cambridge U Press 1982]. See also continental drift. Research and commissioned by Toshiba's Digital Products Division. In fact, laptops now rival cell phones as the technological travel accessory for keeping in touch with home and work. Of 600 laptop owners, 72 percent take along their laptops on vacation compared with 79 percent who bring their cell phone. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13593 -------------------------------------------------- VICS VICS Vehicle Information and Communication System VICS Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Standards (Association) VICS Virtual Institute of Caribbean Studies VICS Voluntary Interindustry Communications Standards CPFR CPFR Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment CPFR Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (merchandising) CPFR Continuous Planning Forecasting & Replenishment CPFR Calling Party Forced Release (R) Moving Forward The Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Standards (VICS) Association announces the update of the VICS CPFR(R) business process model. Building upon the lessons of hundreds of successful implementations worldwide, this major CPFR(R) revision describes a proven, practical business process that has delivered increased sales, improved profitability, greater capital efficiency and, most importantly, higher value trading partnerships. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13594 -------------------------------------------------- McDonald's(R) Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education Live on C-SPAN Broadcast On May 15, McDonald's sponsored "Tavis Smiley Presents in Partnership With the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Unfinished Agenda: 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education," a symposium which reflected on the impact of the historic U.S. Supreme Court decision that outlawed segregation in public schools. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13586 -------------------------------------------------- Morgan Keegan Equity Analysts Selected Wall Street Journal's Best on the Street Morgan Keegan & Company Inc. won a total of five Best on the Street awards in The Wall Street Journal's Best on the Street Analysts 2004 Survey published May 17, 2004. Award-winning analysts were ranked in The Best on the Street survey based solely on their stock-picking skill. Overall, Morgan Keegan ranked 13th for total awards won in the field of 80 research firms included in this years survey. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13590 -------------------------------------------------- Your Kids Will Love to Wear Fun, New Eyeglasses eyeglasses or spectacles, instrument or device for aiding and correcting defective sight. Eyeglasses usually consist of a pair of lenses mounted in a frame to hold them in position before the eyes. Hot new technology has kids seeing funky, fun shades of teal, blue and purple. It's not from a new videogame or movie, it's from their prescription eyeglass lenses that change from clear to color. Cool, new FeatherWates Colors by Transitions are a great way to help kids love their glasses, not hide them. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13585 -------------------------------------------------- Hot Dog! Classic Media and Charles Flora Join Forces to Unleash an All-New Lassie Lassie canine star of popular film and TV series. [TV: Terrace, II, 13–15; Radio: Buxton, 135] See : Dogs Pet Care Line; Companies Bring `The World's Most Famous Dog' to Retail Shelves This Fall Classic Media, the New York-based family entertainment company that is home to The Lone Ranger and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" is a popular Christmas story about Santa Claus' ninth and lead reindeer who possesses an unusually red colored nose that gives off its own light that is powerful enough to illuminate the team's path through inclement weather. , and Charles Flora Consumer Products LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , a leading manufacturer and distributor of licensed and branded health and beauty products, have teamed up to launch a brand-new Lassie-branded pet care line. Eric Ellenbogen, chairman 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. of Classic Media, and Bruce M. Friedman, CEO of Charles Flora, jointly made the announcement May 17. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13588 -------------------------------------------------- Market Scan Launches `SAMM': Increased Service Absorption, Improved CSI/CRM and Better Profits Make SAMM SAMM Security Assistance Management Manual SAMM SHARC And MODTRAN Merged SAMM Software Acquisition Maturity Model SAMM Systems Aided Manufacturing Management SAMM Space, Automation & Manufacturing Mechanisms (Laboratory; University of Florida) a Vital Dealership Technology Market Scan Information Systems, Inc. just launched its latest innovation in automotive dealership management solutions -- SAMM (Service Analysis & Marketing Module) -- adding to the company's already comprehensive product offering, The Modular Dealership Suite (MDS MDS, n See temporomandibular pain-dysfunction syndrome. MDS 1 Maternal deprivation syndrome, see there 2 Myelodysplastic syndrome, see there ). You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13584 -------------------------------------------------- Asia: A New Economic Powerhouse More than 3,200 delegates from countries throughout Asia and the Pacific Rim met in Korea. The purpose: To discuss the business climate in Asia and the Pacific. Radio News Feature. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13578 -------------------------------------------------- A Better Way to Catch Some ZZZZZ's It's not easy sleeping in an unfamiliar place -- especially if you're traveling on business and have the added stress of a big presentation or important morning meeting. Radio News Feature. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13580 -------------------------------------------------- New Advances in the War on Terrorism Terrorist acts and the threat of Terrorism have occupied the various law enforcement agencies in the U.S. government for many years. The Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, as amended by the usa patriot act The next phase of tools designed to detect and remove chemical and biological agents from the nation's drinking water drinking water supply of water available to animals for drinking supplied via nipples, in troughs, dams, ponds and larger natural water sources; an insufficient supply leads to dehydration; it can be the source of infection, e.g. leptospirosis, salmonellosis, or of poisoning, e.g. supply and buildings have just been unveiled. Radio News Feature. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13577 -------------------------------------------------- You've Got Games! Move over boys it's Mom's turn on the computer and she wants to play games too. Radio News Feature. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13579 -------------------------------------------------- Defibtech's Automated External Defibrillator automated external defibrillator Emergency medicine A portable device designed for use by first-response personnel for out-of-hospital emergency treatment of Pts suffering from cardiac arrest. See First-response personnel. -- AED AED - Automated Engineering Design -- Makes Heart Safety More Affordable for Businesses and Community Services With a market-leading list price of $1,495 and an award-winning, simple-to-use design, the Defibtech automated external defibrillator (AED) makes protecting employees and the public more feasible than ever. Defibtech's customers include businesses, communities, schools, sports/fitness centers, restaurants and hotels. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13561 -------------------------------------------------- Allstate Launches `Asi Piensa Allstate' Hispanic Advertising Series Featuring Actor Esai Morales "Asi Piensa Allstate" (That's what Allstate believes) is the name of the Hispanic ad series that launches today in major U.S. markets. The ads feature actor Esai Morales, who tells about the many benefits of having insurance protection from Allstate, including quality insurance at an affordable price. Morales is best known for his work on the television series NYPD Blue and American Family. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13552 -------------------------------------------------- Spicing Up Your Kitchen The kitchen is one of the most used rooms in any home. This report looks at what makes a kitchen work. Radio News Feature. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13576 -------------------------------------------------- Karen Forster Hired From Microsoft to Serve as Group Editorial Director of Penton's Windows Group Kim Paulsen, group publisher of the Penton (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :PTON) IT Media's Windows Group, announced the appointment of Karen Forster as group editorial director for the Windows Group, headquartered in Loveland, Colo. Forster will be responsible for managing the editorial direction and strategy for print, Web and e-mail newsletters for Windows & .NET Magazine, SQL Server Magazine and Connected Home Media. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13575 -------------------------------------------------- Beneficios De La Nueva Tarjeta De Descuento De Medicare Ahora millones de personas mayores pueden inscribirse para recibir la nueva tarjeta de descuento de medicamentos. Pero como nos cuenta Manny Manny may refer to: In nobility:
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