Newstream.com Digest: TeleSuite Virtual Conference Room, The Benefits of Lycopene, Preventing Driver Distraction and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists.Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 2003 New Technology to Prevent Driver Distraction It's estimated driver distraction causes one out of every four crashes on America's roadways. That's more than a million and a half accidents each year alone. Now, new automotive technology Noun 1. automotive technology - the activity of designing and constructing automobiles automotive engineering engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry is being developed to reduce these numbers -- and make for a safer driving experience. 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?11139 -------------------------------------------------- Premiere Hotels Now Offer Face-to-Face Virtual Conferencing Rooms with Telesuite TeleSuite Corporation, the leading provider of Virtual Conference Room technology and services, today announced the TeleSuite public access virtual conferencing network now available at some of the world's premiere hotels and conference centers, including The Waldorf=Astoria in 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 , The Savoy in London, and The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix. A TeleSuite system is an immersive environment that connects people as if they were in the same room, face-to-face and eye-to-eye, while allowing them to be in separate physical locations, without the disruptive video and audio delays associated with traditional video conferencing technology. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?11142 -------------------------------------------------- Heinz Talks Tomatoes, Lycopene lycopene /ly·co·pene/ (li´ko-pen) the red carotenoid pigment of tomatoes and various berries and fruits. ly·co·pene n. and How Every 'Body' May Benefit H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ HNZ HJ Heinz Co (stock symbol) ) continued to spread the word about the ongoing evidence of the health benefits of lycopene in processed tomatoes at the 2003 American Dietetic Association The American Dietetic Association (ADA) is the United States' largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, with nearly 65,000 members. Approximately 75 % of ADA's members are registered dietitians and about 4 % are dietetic technicians, registered. Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (ADA Ada, city, United States Ada (ā`ə), city (1990 pop. 15,820), seat of Pontotoc co., S central Okla.; inc. 1904. It is a large cattle market and the center of a rich oil and ranch area. FNCE FNCE Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo ) in San Antonio, Texas “San Antonio” redirects here. For other uses, see San Antonio (disambiguation). San Antonio is the second most populous city in Texas, the third most populous metropolitan area in Texas, and is the seventh most populous city in the United States. As of the 2006 U.S. . You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?11132 -------------------------------------------------- THQ THQ Toy Headquarters THQ Territorial Headquarters THQ Tehsil Headquarters (Pakistan) THQ The Holy Quran THQ Theater Headquarters Wireless Partners with Vodafone to Deliver 'The Simpsons' Branded Mobile Content across Europe, Australia and New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. THQ Inc. (Nasdaq:THQI) and Vodafone today announced an agreement for the distribution of Twentieth Century Fox's 'The Simpsons' branded mobile content exclusively to Vodafone customers throughout Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The first content scheduled for release under this agreement, including ringtones, animated picture messages, wallpapers and screen savers, will be available beginning this November, followed by games. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?11141 -------------------------------------------------- Bugs Bunny(TM) and Friends Move From Silver Screen to Kitchens America's beloved Looney Tunes(TM) characters aren't just on television or on the silver screen. With help from Pillsbury, they're in the kitchen, too. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?11137 -------------------------------------------------- Ben Kingsley and Mercedes Ruehl Star in Kids Feature Film Spooky House The film stars Academy Award(R)-winners Ben Kingsley (Gandhi, Bugsy, Schindler's List, Sexy Beast and the upcoming House of Sand and Fog) and Mercedes Ruehl (The Fisher King, Radio Days, Married to the Mob, TV's Frasier) and Matt Weinberg (The Hot Chick, X-Men, Dawg, Who's Your Daddy?). He is also the voice of Simba in Disney's The Lion King 3. Spooky House will be available in retail stores for sale or rent today (Tuesday, Oct. 28). You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?11143 -------------------------------------------------- ProClip Selects SysOn GPS CF Plus Receiver for Performance Excellence Speed, accuracy and consistent performance are in demand by people who use GPS receivers. Finding all of these criteria in a compact and versatile unit was extremely important to ProClip USA, a provider of GPS navigation systems and automotive mounting solutions for communication accessories. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?11135 -------------------------------------------------- Delta Faucet Company Delta Faucet Company is an American manufacturer of faucets. It is a subsidiary of Masco Corporation. It manufactures and markets faucets under the Delta, Brizo and Peerless brand names. Partners With World-Renowned Architect/Designer Michael Graves Continually raising the bar to offer its customers the ultimate in style and design, the Delta Faucet Company announced its partnership with world-renowned architect, designer and icon of style Michael Graves. The "Michael Graves Collection" will include kitchen, bar prep, lavatory and tub/shower faucets, as well as coordinated accessories and lighting. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?11140 -------------------------------------------------- Art Center College of Design Art Center built its reputation as a vocational school, essentially, preparing returning GIs for work in the commercial arts fields. It has traditionally maintained a strong "real-world" focus, emphasizing craftsmanship, technique, and professionalism while somewhat de-emphasizing theory. Chooses FDM (1) (Fused Deposition Modeling) See 3D printing. (2) (Frequency Division Multiplexing) Transmitting multiple data signals simultaneously over a single wire by using multiple carriers, each having a unique center frequency. Again Stratasys (Nasdaq:SSYS) announced that Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Calif., has purchased its fifth FDM rapid prototyping system. The college has been using FDM (fused deposition modeling See 3D printing. ) systems since 1996 to train design students. Art Center is the world's premier design college: Nearly half of the world's automobile designers were educated at the school. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?11136 -------------------------------------------------- Stars & Cars Together as DaimlerChrysler Opens New ADESA Auto Auction in Atlanta Stars & Cars came together at DaimlerChrysler's Grand Opening of the new ADESA Atlanta Auto Auction. Ray Fisher, DaimlerChrysler's Vice President, Fleet Remarketing and ADESA Corporation's President Jim Hallet flank Warner Brothers' country music star Blake Shelton. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?11129 -------------------------------------------------- Is Your Home Ready for the Cooler Weather? Now that it's getting dark earlier and cooler weather is here, it's also time to tune up your home's energy efficiency. Matt Kelly has some tips. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?11146 -------------------------------------------------- Carpenter Technology Elects Two to Board of Directors Carpenter Technology Corp. (NYSE:CRS CRS Course CRS Certified Residential Specialist (real estate certification) CRS Central Reservation System CRS Can't Remember Stuff (polite form) CRS Cost Reduction Strategy CRS Consumer Relations Specialist ) announced today that Martin Inglis, a former Ford Motor Company senior executive, and Peter N. Stephans, chairman and chief executive officer of privately held Trigon Incorporated, have been elected to the engineered materials company's Board of Directors. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?11145 -------------------------------------------------- Triad Names Mitch Mitchell 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. at Mary Black Health System Jerald F. (Mitch) Mitchell has been named CEO of Mary Black Health System in Spartanburg effective October 27th, 2003. Mitchell comes to Spartanburg from a consulting practice where he developed the business and financial plan for a proposed transaction involving Triad and a not-for-profit system. Previously, Mitchell was the CEO of West Florida Hospital, a 531-bed facility in Pensacola, Fla. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?11138 -------------------------------------------------- The Changing Face of Racing One woman has shifted gears, breaking into the male-dominated sport of race car driving. Radio News Feature Interview with Sarah Fisher You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?11134 -------------------------------------------------- DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary Scores High Marks With Education While the Internet has a growing impact on our every day lives, one of the most profound changes is in the area of education. In fact, many believe it's an essential part of today's learning experience. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?11130 -------------------------------------------------- Is Your Cat or Dog Making You Sneeze sneeze, involuntary violent expiration of air through the nose and mouth. 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