Newstream.com Digest: The Gymboree Visa Platinum Card, Pamela Dennis Plans Couture Collection, FedEx Unveils New Kinko's Brand & Other Free Multimedia Content For Journalists.Entertainment Editors/Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers/High-Tech Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 2004 ------------------------------------------------ FedEx Unveils New Kinko's Brand: FedEx Kinko's FedEx Kinko's is a chain of stores that provide printing, copying, and binding services. Many FedEx Kinko stores also provide video conferencing facilities. The primary clientele consists of small business and home office clients. Office and Print Centers FedEx Corp. unveiled the new name and logo for newly acquired Kinko's: FedEx Kinko's Office and Print Centers. The unveiling occurred at an event for employees in Dallas. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13278 ------------------------------------------------ Fashion Designer Pamela Dennis Plans Couture Collection Launch this Fall for Spring 2005 Pamela Dennis, best known for her sleek, sexy evening wear, announced plans to launch a couture collection for Spring 2005 to debut this fall. Dennis, whose clients include socialites and celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Liv Tyler Liv Tyler (born Liv Rundgren, on July 1, 1977, at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, New York[1]) is an American actress and model. She is best known for her roles of Grace Stamper in Armageddon and Arwen in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. , Kate Hudson, 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. , Debra Messing and the Duchess of York Duchess of York is a title held by the wife of the Duke of York since the first Duke of York in 1384. The title is gained with matrimony alone and is forfeited on divorce. , has been working on the collection for the past few months and is putting all her creative energy behind this project. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13286 ------------------------------------------------ Essence Magazine Continues to Recognize Allstate As A Great Place For Black Women To Work Allstate Insurance Company was named for the second year in a row to the Great Places for Black Women to Work listing by Essence Magazine. The complete list of the 30 companies being highlighted is available in the May Issue of Essence Magazine, a monthly publication that focuses on African-American women's issues. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13298 ------------------------------------------------ Parenting is Now Even More Rewarding with Launch of Gymboree(R) Visa(R) Platinum Card U.S. Bank and The Gymboree Corporation The Gymboree Corporation is a publicly-traded San Francisco-based corporation that operates a chain of almost 600 "Gymboree" retail speciality stores for children and women in the United States and Canada. have partnered to create the Gymboree(R) Visa(R) Platinum Card, the first co-branded credit card offered by a children's apparel retailer. Cardholders will benefit from Gymboree retail discounts and will gain access to exclusive events and promotions. Card applications are available beginning April 27 via the Internet, at all Gymboree retail stores nationwide and select U.S. Bank branches. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13288 ------------------------------------------------ TrueCredit Discovers Four in Ten Americans in the Dark about Their Credit Score Four in ten Americans know nothing at all or not very much about their credit scores, 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. a recent survey conducted by TrueCredit.com -- a leading provider of consumer credit services -- and Roper Public Affairs Those public information, command information, and community relations activities directed toward both the external and internal publics with interest in the Department of Defense. Also called PA. See also command information; community relations; public information. . You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13291 ------------------------------------------------ Fox Home Entertainment Unveils New Film Treasures in Spacecraft Series Fox Home Entertainment announced today the availability of two new Spacecraft Film treasures: The Mighty Saturns: Saturn V  For the moon designated Saturn V, see Rhea. Saturn V is also an alternative designation for the Centaur rocket stage. "Saturn 5" redirects here. and Apollo 15: Man Must Explore. The new releases are the latest in a space film series like no other -- the most comprehensive collection of film and audio ever assembled to chronicle NASA's early space missions. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13290 ------------------------------------------------ The Low-Carb Lifestyle Just Got Ultra Tasty Living a low-carb lifestyle doesn't have to mean giving up great taste. Millions of Americans are concerned with carb intake, but 96 percent still rate taste as extremely important for low-carb foods. So to satisfy increasing demand for flavorful products that fit a low-carb lifestyle, Yoplait introduces new Yoplait Ultra. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13282 ------------------------------------------------ Webtv Europe & Universal Music UK Announce Secure Digital Music Deal for Mobiles Universal Music UK, the world's leading music company, has signed a deal with UK-based Webtv Europe plc to enable the secure distribution of its music and video portfolio to mobile phones and hand-held devices. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13293 ------------------------------------------------ Florida Students are Finalists in Volvo Adventure Environmental Award Competition A group of Palm Beach county students, ages 12 - 14, will represent the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. in Sweden on May 3, 2004, at the Volvo Adventure Environmental Award Competition -- a global environmental competition for youth. The group of Palm Beach students, known as Earth Force Youth Advisory Board (YAB YAB Yet Another Binder (computer program/trojan) YAB Young Americans Bank YAB Youth Association for the Blind YAB Yokota Air Base, Japan (USAF) YAB Yahoo Address Book ), was chosen as one of 15 teams from over 170 entries representing 34 countries. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13287 ------------------------------------------------ New Research to Address Pressing Question: Will Early Lung Cancer lung cancer, cancer that originates in the tissues of the lungs. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States in both men and women. Like other cancers, lung cancer occurs after repeated insults to the genetic material of the cell. Detection Lead to Tobacco Cessation? A new screening technology that could detect lung cancer much earlier than ever before was funded today through matching grants of $1.8 million respectively from the American Legacy Foundation The American Legacy Foundation (ALF)[1][2][3] is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing teen smoking and encouraging smokers to quit. and the UK's Medicsight Foundation. Weill Medical College of Cornell University Cornell University, mainly at Ithaca, N.Y.; with land-grant, state, and private support; coeducational; chartered 1865, opened 1868. It was named for Ezra Cornell, who donated $500,000 and a tract of land. With the help of state senator Andrew D. , an international leader in CT screening for lung-cancer detection, will conduct the research. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13275 ------------------------------------------------ Medical Technology Systems Rebrands as MTS (1) See Microsoft Transaction Server. (2) (Modular TV System) The stereo channel added to the NTSC standard, which includes the SAP audio channel for special use. 1. MTS - Message Transport System. 2. Medication Technologies(tm) Medical Technology Systems Inc. (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange :MPP (Massively Parallel Processing or Massively Parallel Processor) A multiprocessing architecture that uses up to thousands of processors. Some might contend that a computer system with 64 or more CPUs is a massively parallel processor. ) and its subsidiary, MTS Packaging Systems, have announced that the companies will now do business as MTS Medication Technologies. A formal name change of the corporations is subject to stockholder approval in September 2004 at the Company's annual stockholder meeting. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13292 ------------------------------------------------ Home Staging(R) Founder Hosts New Live Radio Show Author, motivational speaker and Home Staging expert Barb Schwarz has debuted a new motivational lifestyle program on Positive Choice Talk Radio. Staging Life with Barb, a call-in show about "living well," is broadcast from 2-3 p.m. in the Seattle area on KKNW 1150 am and is also streamed live worldwide on the Internet at www.newschannel1150.com. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13283 ------------------------------------------------ David Wisen Appointed President of Textron Financial's Resort Finance Division Textron Financial Corporation, a division of Textron Inc., has announced the appointment of David Wisen to the position of President of the company's Resort Finance Division. The Resort Finance Division provides a complete range of financial products and services to companies in the vacation ownership (timeshare), land development and related industries. As president, Wisen will design and implement the strategy to continue growing Textron Financial's resort finance business. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13296 ------------------------------------------------ Imprivata Ships Breakthrough Technology That Simplifies SSO See single sign-on and CSO. SSO - single sign-on for the Mainstream Imprivata announced the availability of OneSign 2.0, an easy-to-install and manage security appliance that makes enterprise single sign-on Enterprise single sign-on (E-SSO) systems are designed to minimize the number of times that a user must type their ID and password to sign into multiple applications. The E-SSO solution automatically logs users in, and acts as a password filler where automatic login is not possible. (ESSO ESSO Standard Oil ESSO Enterprise Single Sign-On ESSO Executive Support Staff Officer ESSO Eastern States Standard Oil (ExxonMobil) ESSO Every Saturday and Sunday Off (UK) ESSO Earth Science Support Office ) a practical solution for any size organization. OneSign's unique self-learning Application Profile Generator (APG APG Assists Per Game (basketball) APG Assists Per Game (hockey statistic) APG Aberdeen Proving Ground APG Automated Password Generator APG Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering (tm)) virtually eliminates the need for custom scripting, a time-consuming process that has hindered mainstream adoption of enterprise SSO. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13276 ------------------------------------------------ Gaither Named President/CEO, Frey COO of Reichhold Inc. John S. Gaither has been named president 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 Reichhold Inc. by Reichhold's parent company, Dainippon Ink and Chemicals (DIC DIC diffuse intravascular coagulation; disseminated intravascular coagulation. DIC abbr. disseminated intravascular coagulation Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) ). Douglas E. Frey has been named 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. (COO) of Reichhold. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13295 ------------------------------------------------ Niteo Partners Appoints Anthony L. Politano as Chief Performance Officer Niteo Partners, a consulting and systems integration subsidiary of NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. Solutions America, on April the 27th announced the appointment of Anthony L. Politano, as vice president and chief performance officer. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13289 ------------------------------------------------ State Street Appoints Robert J. Sisti to Global Head of Operations for Investment Research & Trading State Street Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :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, today announced the appointment of Robert J. Sisti to global head of operations for State Street Global Markets. Sisti will report to Stanley W. Shelton, executive vice president and head of State Street Global Markets, the investment research and trading arm of State Street. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13284 ------------------------------------------------ Hazel Park Harness Raceway Underscores Latest Effort in Revitalization Effort; Announces Plan to Build 400-Room Hotel as Part of New Facility Demonstrating yet another sign of its ongoing commitment to the revitalization of Hazel Park Harness Raceway, Hartman & Tyner Inc. -- owner of the 55-year-old track -- today announced plans to build a 400-room "themed" hotel attached to the new Mardi-Gras addition presently under construction at the track. Groundbreaking is anticipated to begin immediately after pending legislation authorizing video lottery products at para-mutual facilities is enacted into law. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13280 ------------------------------------------------ Protecting Your Job From China and India U.S. companies are making headlines moving jobs overseas. Noted Economist Dr. John Rutledge has a "Heads Up" for how to keep good jobs in America. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13277 ------------------------------------------------ Pacer Stacktrain Marks 20 Years of Double-Stack Rail Technology It has been 20 years since the introduction of double-stack rail technology changed the intermodal container-transportation industry forever. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?13268 ------------------------------------------------ 50th Anniversary of Polio Vaccine Field Trials The March of Dimes
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