Newstream.com Digest: The Global Mobile, Archos' New MiniHD, The Alzheimer's Association's Safe Return Program, and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists.Business/Feature Editors & High-Tech/Health/Entertainment Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 2002 -------------------------------------------------- The Global Mobile World travelers, listen up. The first mobile phone with real global reach is now available. It's the first wireless device that makes and takes calls between Europe, North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and Asia using your existing cell phone number. So whether your kids or your customers are trying to track you down, finding you just became that much easier. 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?6124 -------------------------------------------------- World's Smallest & Lightest: Archos' New MiniHD Holds 20GB for the Pro on the Go The Archos MiniHD 20GB, the world's smallest and lightest, ultra-slim portable hard drive, has been introduced by Archos Technology. Fitting easily into a shirt pocket, the palm of a hand or in a small ladies purse, the new Archos drive is ideal for carrying computer files to and from work or while traveling. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?6152 -------------------------------------------------- HMO HMO health maintenance organization. HMO n. A corporation that is financed by insurance premiums and has member physicians and professional staff who provide curative and preventive medicine within certain financial, Rates Continue to Rise at Double-Digit Pace Preliminary 2003 HMO rates are averaging upwards of 20 percent, continuing a trend of double-digit health care cost increases and forcing employers to share more of the costs with employees through cost-sharing and plan-design changes. This is according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. new data from Hewitt Associates Some of the information in this article may not be verified by . It should be checked for inaccuracies and modified to cite reliable sources. Hewitt Associates . You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?6125 -------------------------------------------------- Start a New Tradition This Father's Day With Gifts from Snapon.com Shoppers can begin by sending complimentary electronic greeting cards See e-card. to their dads for Father's Day. Then, each sender of an e-card can view and purchase Snap-on products from a gift idea list, or can send a wish list to their father so he can choose a gift he likes. E-card senders are entered into a prize drawing. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?6155 -------------------------------------------------- Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients Who Wander Turn to the Alzheimer's Association Nationwide Safe Return Program for Help June is National Safety Month, and the Alzheimer's Association The Alzheimer's Association, incorportated on April 10, 1980 as the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc., is a non-profit American voluntary health organization which focuses on care, support and research for Alzheimer's disease. is educating the public and family caregivers about the tendency of people with the disease to wander and get lost. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?6153 -------------------------------------------------- Hasbro's New G.I. Joe G.I. Joe any American soldier. [Am. Military Slang: Misc.] See : Soldiering D-Day Collection Commemorates the Heroes of an Epic Day in History Taking place on June 6, 1944, D-Day's Normandy Invasion Normandy Invasion Allied invasion of Europe during WWII; D-Day (June 6, 1944). [Eur. Hist.: EB, VII: 391] See : Battle ultimately turned the tide of history during the twentieth century. To commemorate this watershed event and pay honor to the brave men and women who participated in it, Hasbro Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is introducing the G.I. JOE D-DAY COLLECTION. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?6158 -------------------------------------------------- Def Leppard Set to Release New Studio Album `X' July 30th on Island Records Twenty-five years since Rick Allen Rick Allen may be refer to:
Stephen Maynard Clark (April 23, 1960 – January 8, 1991) was the co-lead guitarist for British rock band Def Leppard until his death in 1991. , Joe Elliott Joseph Thomas Elliott (born 1 August, 1959, in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, and educated at King Edward VII School) is the lead vocalist of the British rock band Def Leppard. Career with Def Leppard Elliott first met Pete Willis in 1977 by chance when he missed a bus. , Rick Savage Rick "Sav" Savage (born Richard Savage, 2 December 1960, in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, where he attended Tapton School) is the bassist and one of the founders of the English rock band, Def Leppard. and Pete Willis Peter Andrew "Pete" Willis (born February 16 1960, in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, where he attended Tapton School) was one of the original guitarists for the British rock band Def Leppard until he was replaced by Phil Collen in 1982. first got together in a small flat in Sheffield to form Def Leppard, the band is now set to release their tenth album, "X," July 30 on Island Records. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?6157 -------------------------------------------------- Gene Simmons Rolls Out His TONGUE GENE SIMMONS is once again sticking his TONGUE out for all the world to see. On June 4, head to your nearest newsstand where you will find the Premiere issue of GENE SIMMONS TONGUE MAGAZINE. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?6161 -------------------------------------------------- Ruh Roh! Scooby-Doo Solves the Secret of Snacking With New Snausages(R) Scooby Snacks From Heinz Pet Products Looking to solve the snacking mystery for your courageous canine? Then rev up the Mystery Machine, cue the scary music and head to Spooksville. Heinz Pet Products, an affiliate of the H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ HNZ HJ Heinz Co (stock symbol) ), and legendary cartoon dog Scooby-Doo have teamed up to make snacking a thrill with new Snausages Scooby Snacks. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?6156 -------------------------------------------------- FedEx Freight Launches New LTL LTL - Linear Temporal Logic Services and Kicks Off Re-branding FedEx Freight, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX See full-duplex. fdx - full-duplex ) and the regional less-than-truckload (LTL) market leader, announces a series of new service offerings to meet demand for high-service shipping options. This launch is in conjunction with the official kickoff of the FedEx Freight operating company operating company A business that engages in transactions with outsiders. re-branding. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?6154 -------------------------------------------------- Talus talus (tā`ləs), deposit of rock fragments detached from cliffs or mountain slopes by weathering and piled up at their bases. A talus is a common geologic feature in regions of high cliffs. Cellars and Netflix Partner to Help Consumers `Wine, Dine and DVD' Talus Cellars, the award-winning California winery, has joined forces with Netflix, the world's largest online DVD rental Online DVD rentals allow a person to rent DVDs by mail. Generally, all interaction between the renter and the rental company takes place through the company's website. How it works Most companies operate on the following model: DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. ," by offering a two-week trial membership to Netflix when they pick up a bottle of popular Talus wines. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?6149 -------------------------------------------------- Fairmount Water Works The Fairmount Water Works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was the first municipal waterworks in the United States. Designed in 1812 by Frederick Graff and built between 1819 and 1822 it operated until 1909, winning praise for its design and becoming a popular tourist attraction. Interpretive Center Unveils New Logo Based on Famous William Rush Sculpture Philadelphia's Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center (FWWIC FWWIC Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) ) officials today unveiled the center's official logo. A computer-rendered, black-and-white image of William Rush's "Allegory of the Water Works," the new logo will be used to identify FWWIC facilities, activities and communications. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?6165 -------------------------------------------------- Genpass Inc. Signs Peter Davidson -- Former President of Speer & Associates -- as President of Genpass Card Solutions Genpass Inc. announced another major addition to its senior management -- Peter B. Davidson -- who has been appointed president of Genpass Card Solutions, the newest Genpass Inc. business. Until this move, Davidson was president of Speer & Associates (S&A), the leading consulting firm to the EFT industry. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?6164 -------------------------------------------------- Sourcefire Names Wayne Jackson New 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. Sourcefire Inc., a leader in protecting enterprises and government organizations against the threat of network attacks and misuse, today announced that Wayne Jackson has been named chief executive officer. Jackson, who also joins Sourcefire's board of directors, will guide the company through this period of rapid growth, while helping to secure capital funding, build a sales and marketing organization and capture key strategic relationships. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?6162 -------------------------------------------------- Circuit Semantics Adds Vice President of Worldwide Sales Circuit Semantics Inc. announced that John Ennis has joined the company as vice president of worldwide sales. He reports to Gary Larsen, president and CEO. Ennis comes to Circuit Semantics from Avant! Corporation, where he was director of major accounts sales. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?6163 -------------------------------------------------- KISS(R) and Condomania.Com to Rock Bedrooms With KISS Kondoms(tm), Touring Spencer Gifts(R) Shelves Nationwide In partnership with the rock band KISS, Condomania, the nation's first specialty retailer and e-tailer of condoms, announces the debut of KISS KONDOMs at Spencer Gifts stores nationwide, on Condomania.com, at Condomania's flagship retail store in Greenwich Village, N.Y., and on KISSOnline.com. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?6160 -------------------------------------------------- no secrets Debut Album Set for August 8 Release; Group to Open Summer Tour for Aaron Carter Teen pop group no secrets debut with their self-titled album Aug. 8, 2002, on Jive Records. The first single off of the album, "That's What Girls Do," is already being heard on Radio Disney. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?6159 -------------------------------------------------- VoIP Outfitter(tm), Netergy Microelectronics(tm), Ramps up Audacity-T2U(tm) Production Santa Clara, Calif.-based Netergy Microelectronics(tm), Inc. (www.netergymicro.com), a subsidiary of 8x8 Inc. (Nasdaq:EGHT), announced on June 4, 2002, that it is ramping up production of the Audacity-T2U(tm), a complete voice over internet protocol (VoIP) system-on-a-chip. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?6145 -------------------------------------------------- Actuant Announces Eiffage/Millau Viaduct viaduct (vī`ədŭkt') [Lat.,=road conveyor], type of bridge for carrying a highway or railroad over a valley, over low ground, or over a road. Hydraulic System Project Win Actuant Corporation (NYSE:ATU (ADSL Transceiver Unit) A device that provides ADSL modulation of the telephone line. The device at the telco side is the ATU-C (Central), which is a line card plugged into the DSLAM. ) announced that Enerpac, a unit in its Tools and Supplies segment, has been awarded a contract to supply the hydraulic system for lifting and pushing the bridge spans and piers for the Viaduct of Millau in France. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?6150 -------------------------------------------------- Taking Your Cell Phone With You Around The World World travelers: listen up. The first mobile phone with real global reach is now available. It's the first wireless device that can make and take calls between Europe, North America, South America and Asia-using just one cell phone number. So whether your kids or your customers are trying to track you down, finding you just became that much easier. 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