Newstream.com Digest: Lance Armstrong Aims for Sixth Tour De France Win, 3-D Gaming on Your Mobile Phone, First Handheld PC for the Blind.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 -- Newstream.com Digest and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists ------------------------------------------------ Armstrong Sets His Sights on Six Lance Armstrong Lance Armstrong (born Lance Edward Gunderson on September 18, 1971) is a retired American professional road racing cyclist. He won the Tour de France—cycling's most prestigious race—seven consecutive times, from 1999 to 2005. is hoping to do what no cyclist has done before: win the prestigious Tour De France Tour de France World's most prestigious and difficult bicycle race. Staged for three weeks each July—usually in some 20 daylong stages—the Tour typically comprises 20 professional teams of nine riders each and covers some 3,600 km (2,235 miles) of flat and for an unprecedented sixth time. His USPS (1) (Uninterruptible Switching Power Supply) A power supply for a computer that contains its own battery and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) circuitry. See power supply and UPS. (US Postal Service postal service, arrangements made by a government for the transmission of letters, packages, and periodicals, and for related services. Early courier systems for government use were organized in the Persian Empire under Cyrus, in the Roman Empire, and in medieval ) team has already won five times. The American cyclist has defied the odds to beat cancer; now he's planning to beat his own five-time record by winning the legendary race again. Video Available You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14192 ------------------------------------------------ 3-D Gaming on Your Mobile Phone Last year, it was the camera phone. But this year, industry insiders say the newest trend for mobile phones will be three-dimensional video games See video game console. , attracting a new generation of users and driving sales throughout the mobile market. 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?14195 ------------------------------------------------ Rental Car Insurance If you're one of the many Americans taking a vacation this summer, there's a good chance you'll be renting a car to tote around the family. But when you're at the rental car counter, you'll be faced with the age-old question -- to purchase or not to purchase insurance? Video Available You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14204 ------------------------------------------------ Fifteen-Passenger Van Safety Warning Fifteen-passenger vans are especially popular this time of year to provide transportation for sports teams, church groups, and summer camps. However, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA, often pronounced "nit-suh") is an agency of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government, part of the Department of Transportation. (NHTSA NHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (US government) ) recently issued a safety warning about the vans, urging proper loading of the vans and seatbelt use. General Motors is also urging the proper use of these vehicles. A report from General Motors (NYSE:GM). You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14196 ------------------------------------------------ HP and VisuAide Launch Maestro, First Handheld PC  An editor has expressed concern that this article or section is .Please help improve the article by adding information and sources on neglected viewpoints, or by summarizing and for the Blind HP and VisuAide showcased "Maestro," the first mainstream handheld PC for the blind and visually impaired. Built on the HP iPAQ Pocket PC h4150 platform, Maestro is the most affordable and compact personal digital assistant available to the visually impaired. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14213 ------------------------------------------------ ARCHOS Unveils the New Pocket Video Recorder See DVR, DVD-R and DVD drives. AV400, Making Home Entertainment Portable ARCHOS(R), Inc., the pioneer and technology leader in pocket-sized audio and video digital media solutions for mobile consumers, introduced on June the 30th a new pocket-sized Digital Video Recorder See DVR. and player that makes home entertainment portable. The ARCHOS Pocket Video Recorder AV400 is the industry's first and only portable digital video recorder with television recording and scheduling capabilities, and audio, photo and data storage in one pocket-sized device. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14200 ------------------------------------------------ Wellness and Cutting-Edge Technology Fuse to Create the Ultimate Mind and Body Journey On the heels of a successful launch last December, The Wild Divine Project has introduced an innovative wellness tool allowing for the ultimate mind and body connection, The Journey to Wild Divine Journey to Wild Divine is a biofeedback video game system promoting new age ideals. It is an unusual video game, since meditation and relaxation are required solve its puzzles. The graphics and interface resemble Myst. . For PC and Mac, The Journey to Wild Divine is an interactive multimedia adventure that integrates the power of a healing journey with innovative biofeedback biofeedback, method for learning to increase one's ability to control biological responses, such as blood pressure, muscle tension, and heart rate. Sophisticated instruments are often used to measure physiological responses and make them apparent to the patient, who technology to help cultivate an enhanced sense of self and soul-awareness. Playing the game also reduces stress, centers the mind and calms the body. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14203 ------------------------------------------------ TV Guide Channel Rolls Out The Red Carpet For Joan and Melissa Rivers Melissa Rivers (born on January 20, 1968) is an American actress and television co-host for fashion/red carpet interviews on cable and satellite television, previously for the E! cable network and currently for the TV Guide channel with her mother, comedian Joan Rivers. Internationally-recognized mother and daughter "fashionistas" Joan Rivers Joan Rivers (born June 8, 1933) is an American comedian, actress, talk show host, businesswoman, and celebrity. She is known for her brash manner and loud, raspy voice with a heavy metropolitan New York accent. and Melissa Rivers have left their long-time posts with E! Entertainment Television to join TV Guide Channel, the fastest-growing network of 2004. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14209 ------------------------------------------------ Hair Transplantation Hair Transplantation Definition Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure used to treat baldness or hair loss. Typically, tiny patches of scalp are removed from the back and sides of the head and implanted in the bald spots in the front and top of : 'It's Not Just for Men Anymore' A woman's hair is her crown of beauty. Witness the endless hours spent at the salon, the art and science of hair color, the changing trends in hair fashions. Hair is important as a marker for identity -- a key factor in social communication and sexual attraction. When thinning hair occurs in women, it can be emotionally distressing and psychologically debilitating de·bil·i·tat·ing adj. Causing a loss of strength or energy. Debilitating Weakening, or reducing the strength of. Mentioned in: Stress Reduction . Fifteen percent of women experience some degree of noticeable hair loss beginning at age thirty, constituting 40 million afflicted af·flict tr.v. af·flict·ed, af·flict·ing, af·flicts To inflict grievous physical or mental suffering on. [Middle English afflighten, from afflight, in the United States alone. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14202 ------------------------------------------------ NAVA NAVA National Association for the Visual Arts NAVA National Association for Variable Annuities NAVA Navajo National Monument (US National Park Service) NAVA North American Vexillological Association Urges Americans to Balance Their Retirement Plans As They Would a Healthy Diet For the millions of Americans who believe that planning for retirement is just too complex, the National Association for Variable Annuities Variable annuities Investment contracts whose issuer pays a periodic amount linked to the investment performance of an underlying portfolio. (NAVA) on June 30 issued an easy-to-digest, flexible approach to retirement planning based on a familiar formula. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14210 ------------------------------------------------ World's Leading Companies and Investment Professionals Hold Divergent Views on Primary Threats to Businesses Today Executives at Global 1000 companies and investment professionals at the world's leading investment firms hold starkly opposite views on the primary threats to companies' top revenue sources, according to the 2004 Protecting Value Study. The research of individuals responsible for running the world's largest companies, and those responsible for analyzing them, also reveals a similar division on the question of whether companies are able to adequately protect their top revenue sources. These findings, among others, call into question the fundamental awareness and understanding of current business risks to Global 1000 companies. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14211 ------------------------------------------------ DRS Technologies Selected by The U.S. Army for Production of Battlefield Digitization System DRS Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:DRS DRS Drives (street suffix) DRS Dispute Resolution Service DRS Doctorandus DRS Department of Rehabilitative Services DRS Direct Registration System (securities) DRS Department of Rehabilitation Services ) announced June 30 that it has been competitively awarded a five-year U.S. Army contract for production of rugged Applique Computer Systems for the U.S. Army's Force XXI Battle Command, Brigade and Below (FBCB FBCB Force XXI Battle Command Brigade (US Army) FBCB Fixed Bed Circulating Bioreactor 2) program. The indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ IDIQ Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (contracting/procurement) ) contract is valued at approximately $100 million. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14193 ------------------------------------------------ Dude, Where's My Car? Summer time is a great time to buy a new car and it's also the best time to have it stolen if you aren't careful. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14190 ------------------------------------------------ Bruegger's Supports Operation Homefront with Red, White and Blue Bagels During 4th of July Weekend Bruegger's is celebrating Independence Day Weekend with a special Red, White and Blue bagel to honor the military troops who have fought to preserve our freedom since 1776. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14201 ------------------------------------------------ FOX News Channel Garners More Than Half of Cable News Audience During Second Quarter FOX News Channel (FNC FNC - Federal Networking Council ) garnered more than 50% of the cable news audience in primetime and total day during 2Q'04, according to Nielsen Media Research. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14194 ------------------------------------------------ Aquila Expanding Waste Tire Burning Program; Nearly Seven Million Tires Used for Power Generation Aquila is expanding a program that helps rid the Missouri landscape of waste tires by using them to generate electricity at the company's coal-fired power plants, a company official said. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14191 ------------------------------------------------ Used Cars: Doing A "Salvage" Check Larry Gamache of Carfax.com with tips on used car buying. Radio News Release You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14178 ------------------------------------------------ Straight Outta Comp Time Corporate jets and golden parachutes, stock options and million dollar pay days are a thing of the past in corporate America. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14185 ------------------------------------------------ Red, White and Blueberry blueberry, plant of the large genus Vaccinium, widely distributed shrubs (occasionally small trees) of the family Ericaceae (heath family), usually found on acid soil. They are often confused with the related huckleberry. Lifestyle expert Donata with tips on how to set the patriotic mood with the food at your July 4th party. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14186 ------------------------------------------------ Construction of Great Wolf Lodge is Underway Construction of the $60 million Great Wolf Lodge(R) waterpark resort in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, is officially underway. The northwoods-themed, four-story, log-sided resort will serve as Pennsylvania's premier family resort and indoor waterpark. Once complete, Great Wolf Lodge will feature: a 90,000 square-foot indoor waterpark; 400 suites; a casual-themed family restaurant; a 7,000 square-foot arcade and ticket redemption center; an Aveda(R) Concept Spa; fitness center; confectionery; gift shop; animated clock tower; and 6,500 square feet of meeting space, including a tiered audio/visual symposium. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14183 ------------------------------------------------ David A. Spina to Retire After Three Decades with State Street; Ronald E. Logue Appointed 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. 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) ), the world's leading provider of services to institutional investors, announced June 30 that David A. Spina has decided to retire, and its board of directors has appointed State Street President and 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. , Ronald E. Logue, age 58, to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. During the past year, State Street's board of directors has developed a comprehensive plan to ensure a seamless succession. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14218 ------------------------------------------------ Affording the American Dream For too many families, the American dream of home-ownership is out of reach. But now there's a Website that helps consumers find hidden bargains in real estate. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14187 ------------------------------------------------ The "Gipper" on Taxes Noted economist and architect of the Reagan economic plan Dr. John Rutledge has a "Heads Up" on what the Gipper would say about protecting your job. Radio News Release You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14198 ------------------------------------------------ ABOUT NEWSTREAM.COM: Newstream.com is a joint venture of Business Wire (www.businesswire.com) and Medialink (www.medialink.com). 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