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Articles from Business Wire (November 21, 1994)

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"Virtual VCR" Tops Analyst's Picks of "Unsung Killer Apps" for Interactive Networks. 1193
2Market Inc. founded to deliver a new way to shop from home; America Online, Apple Computer and Medior are partners in the new company. 886
Abraham Lincoln High School and Nestle Beverage Co. kick-off school-business partnership. 312
ACCESS HEALTHNET, INC. ANNOUNCES NATIONAL AGREEMENT WITH DATA GENERAL CORP. 238
Action and Quintec enter business partnership; together companies provide workflow products and services for workgroup applications. 577
ADAC introduces EPIC Digital Nuclear Medicine Camera Series. 321
Addington Environmental lands contract to operate Florida landfill. 125
Advanced Promotion Technologies signs contract with Fleming Cos. Inc. 268
AirTouch combines a portable phone and cellular service in easy, affordable starter kit; company's 24-month installment program eliminates up-front investment in cellular phone. 817
AirTouch Communications Names Lee Cox Vice Chairman; Makes New Appointments to Other Key Management Posts. 587
Alan McGlade appointed president and chief executive officer, Video Jukebox Network Inc. 644
Alkermes commences warrant exchange program. 316
AlliedSignal To Supply MD-95 Avionics, Environmental Control. 450
ALR is the winner of PC/Computing's "Most Valuable Product" award for its Revolution Q-SMP Symmetrical Multiprocessing PC Server. 175
American Automobile Association selects Informix as database of choice; INFORMIX-OnLine Dynamic Server to run universal AAAccess system. 458
American Eagle Outfitters reports 80% first quarter earnings increase. 320
Ameron Inc. makes announcement. 242
Anchor Communications introduces PORTACOM, a low-cost, two-channel intercom. 262
Architect Joseph Johnston joins McGraw/Baldwin Architects. 298
Aspen Bancshares declares quarterly dividend. 94
AT&T AND COVIA TECHNOLOGIES FORM PARTNERSHIP TO OFFER COMPUTING AND COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS TO AIRPORTS, AIRLINES. 970
AT&T TRIDOM SIGNS RUSSIAN DEALS: VSAT CONTRACT WITH RUSSIAN SAVINGS BANK AND COOPERATIVE TECHNOLOGY DEAL WITH OKB MEI. 631
Atari Jaguar stalks Japan. 289
Atkinson announces the sale of Comco Pipe and Supply. 294
Avocet acquires majority stakes in Peruvian tungsten mines, Beralt tungsten mine to reopen in January 1995. 513
Banco Osorno Establishes Depositary Receipt Program on NYSE. 283
Bernard Hodes Advertising wins worldwide recruitment advertising account for General Electric. 302
Bolt Beranek and Newman celebrates anniversary of the first message on the internet. 531
Booker plc receives Office of Fair Trading approval of acquisition of Marine Harvest International. 148
BRANDON ANNOUNCES RECORD RESULTS FOR FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR. 532
British Biotech plc; Acute care drug, Lexipafant, starts pivotal Phase III clinical trial in patients with acute pancreatitis. 829
Brock Control Systems Inc. debuts Take Control(TM) Field Sales with interface to Microsoft programs and remote DataSync capabilities. 359
BTNA Opposes Sprint's "Anticompetitive Alliance". 434
CA-UNICENTER SWEEPS CIO MAGAZINE EXECUTIVE SURVEY; Best In Every Security Category, CA's Solution Is Most Desired Client/Server Systems Manager; 24% of CIOs Plan To License CA-Unicenter Over Next Year. 498
Cable & Wireless selects StrataCom switches for new intercontinental ATM trial. 548
Cablevision puts Yonkers and Long Island On-Line; Cable Company Tests Computer Hook-ups -- Provides High-Speed Access to Prodigy, America Online and the Internet. 526
CalPERS relocates Los Angeles area office. 173
Care Concepts announces third-quarter results. 381
Catholic Charities awarded $162,151 to get refugees off welfare and into jobs. 275
Ceramics Process Systems announces third quarter results, financing and merger status. 339
Chipcom introduces unique "Platform Protection" Program. 488
Chiron and Ciba-Geigy form unique global partnership in biotechnology; Ciba to hold 49.9% interest in Chiron following tender offer for 11.9 million shares at $117 per share and exchange of vaccines, diagnostics interests for new Chiron shares; total consideration is $2.1 billion; World center of biotech excellence and leading global health care company join complementary strengths and expand R&D collaboration; Chiron to continue to operate. 1473
Circus Circus Enterprises Inc. Monday announced record operating results for the third quarter ended Oct. 31, 1994. 869
Cisco providing end-to-end components for imaging network at Radiological Society annual meeting. 536
Citicorp Statement on Conseco/Kemper Transaction. 185
CITYSCAPE SECURES CAPITAL FINANCING. 171
Commission awards 1994 worker safety and health grants. 691
Compass Bancshares announces dividend. 133
COMPUADD UNVEILS DUAL-PROCESSOR SYSTEM. 471
Computone Corp. approved for relisting on NASDAQ. 337
Computone issues earnings correction for second quarter. 697
Concept Technologies Group Inc. announces letter of intent with MedAcoustics Inc. 370
ConCorde Career Colleges announces results. 501
Consolidated Stainless reports record third quarter sales and earnings. 818
Cox Cable, Jones merge infomerical networks to reach 2.4 million households. 302
Criminals beware -- a key weapon against crime just became more potent; L.A. Cellular, We Tip and KNX Newsradio join forces for anonymous crime tip program. 496
CSC Networks and CDB Infotek to Acquire Businesses of Prentice Hall Legal & Financial Services; Acquisition Creates New Industry Leaders. 450
CSC signs outsourcing pact with Mutual of New York. 343
CuraGen receives second NIST ATP Award this year. 452
Cyrix reveals product details on M1; fastest 586 design available in early 1995. 580
Develcon Electronics announces financial results for year ended August 31, 1994. 345
DigiBoard Announces Communications Support for Digital Equipment Corporation's Line of High-Performance Alpha Computer Systems. 532
Disaster Loan Assistance Available For Small Business Owners. 259
DiviCom Inc. enhances MPEG-2 expertise with addition of Christopher Adams to Staff. 436
Division of Insurance ratifies merger creating state's largest health plan. 340
Domino's Pizza gears up for Thanksgiving sales. 234
Dusty Mac Oil & Gas Ltd. names Robert Rohlfing senior vice president. 89
Electroglas Inc. and Siemens AG announce installation of testing area network. 360
Electrosource signs $5 million agreement for manufacturing and distribution of its advanced battery in India. 320
EMERSON RADIO CORP. ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR SECOND QUARTER AND SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1994 - 41% Revenue Growth and 25% Reduction in Operating Costs - First Profitable Quarter in Nearly Two Years -. 628
Emulation Technology Provides the First Ball Grid Array Adapters for Motorola's 68356 Processor; Connect Test Instruments to Motorola's 68356 Embedded Processors in BGA Packages. 416
Emulex offers Windows NT Server/Workstation Version 3.5 support with its popular NETQue and NETJet printer sharing devices. 616
Energy Library to be Published on CD-ROM. 247
Epson introduces new DYO(TM) drive; combines PCMCIA and floppy disk drive. 619
eShop provides broadband shopping capabilities for Intel CablePort technology; Announces porting agreement with Intel; eShop brings Tower Records into electronic shopping arena. 548
European patent office upholds Kirin-Amgen's European patent on recombinant erythropoietin. 132
Evans & Sutherland acquires Portable Graphics Inc. 710
Exabyte announces third-party software support for its new EXB-440 and EXB-480 8mm Libraries. 247
Exabyte appoints director of national accounts sales. 237
Excel Technology receives order for its third generation semiconductor laser system - DRS III. 323
Executives Named to Lead AirTouch, Bell Atlantic, NYNEX, U S WEST Wireless Ventures; Partnership Ready to Bid on PCS Licenses and Quickly Provide Nationwide Wireless Communications Services. 655
FEATURE/Star Trek Generations promotion beams up initial success for JACK IN THE BOX restaurants. 602
Federal Industries acquires Comco Pipe and Supply. 264
Final results from VCTV market trial show increased usage, continued customer satisfaction. 530
First 24-Hour OTC Antihistamine Allergy Medication Cleared for Marketing by FDA. 317
First International Computer, Inc. bundles Trend Micro Devices' Mobile Protect; file transfer utility with virus protection feature. 577
First United Bancshares declares quarterly dividend. 108
Foster Wheeler Energy Corp. receives ISO 9001 certification. 190
FTP Software teams with MCI to bring Internet shopping to consumer and business markets. 439
Fuji announces price increases for amateur film products. 139
Furon announces quarterly dividend. 101
Gannett Broadcasting and NBC make announcement. 305
Garamendi appeals stay of 20th Century's Prop. 103 rebate; commissioner seeks authority to force insurer to begin paying $120 million rollback. 263
Gartner Group's Evolving Data Center conference - the future is now. 341
GENERAL SIGNAL, RELIANCE, AND ROCKWELL AGREE TO EXTENSION OF GRACE PERIOD. 128
GENERAL SIGNAL/RELIANCE MERGER AGREEMENT TERMINATED; GENERAL SIGNAL RECEIVES BREAK-UP FEE. 217
Gensym announces application contest winners; G2 users in academia recognized at Gensym User Society meeting. 587
Glaxo to retain 3TC(TM). 287
Goggin Truck Line licenses 1MAGE. 237
Good news for household employers. 587
Great American Auctioneers and Liquidators to hold public auction to liquidate all assets for Mountain View-based Metaphor Inc., a software developer and manufacturer. 361
Gupta's SQLBase to be included in new customer automation system from UPS. 362
HANDLEMAN COMPANY ANNOUNCES A PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF DEBT WITH A GROUP OF INSURANCE COMPANIES. 275
HARVARD INDUSTRIES REPORTS STRONG GAINS IN FULL-YEAR SALES AND INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS; EBITDA Nears $72 Million; Cash at $60 Million--A Record High; Harvard to Redeem Another $15 Million of 14 1/4 Percent PIK Preferred. 1537
Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital find Aware's Compression Technology superior in image quality. 495
Healthplex reports results for the nine months ended Sept. 30, 1994. 242
HemaCare updates regulatory status of HIV/AIDS clinical research. 459
HP and Affymetrix to Develop and Market DNA Chip Products. 890
IEC Electronics makes announcement. 507
Industry leaders join forces with PMC-Sierra to support UNI-PHY-25 megabit ATM proposal; UNI-PHY specification submitted to ATM Forum. 542
Intel signs agreements with additional leading software and retail companies to bring more interactive services to the home via cable; Electronic commerce and education comes to the home. 541
Interactive Medical Technologies reports third-quarter results. 884
International Energy Development Corp. announces new lender. 299
Interneuron subsidiary receives $2 million grant for cellular, gene technologies to treat cardiovascular disease. 537
InterUnion to acquire Credifinance Securities and Rosedale Realty. 298
Java Centrale finalizes agreement in Florida. 497
JDN REALTY CORPORATION ACQUIRES SHOPPING CENTER IN STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA. 270
Kent Financial Services reports financial results. 460
KPMG APPOINTS FRANK NATIONAL HEAD OF EXPANDING ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES CONSULTING PRACTICE. 405
KPMG names IBM veteran to direct expanded systems integration services for mid-Atlantic region. 414
LAM draws over 1,700 candidates for job fair; Fremont event attracts professionals to fill record number of available positions at Lam. 348
Laser Precision Corp. announces termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period for GN Great Nordic subsidiary tender offer. 155
Legent Delivers Seven Client/Server Operations Management Products; First Prevail automation product from joint HP/Legent development agreement. 1211
Liberty Corp. signs definitive agreement to acquire TV station in Biloxi, Miss. 241
LifeCell appoints Glenn E. Greenleaf as director, tissue banking services; signs tissue procurement contract with University of Florida. 542
Litton gets Air Force award for F-117 targeting lasers. 229
LORAL NAMES HENRY C. STACKPOLE III, VICE PRESIDENT OF ASIA-PACIFIC OPERATIONS. 226
LORAL SATELLITES ACHIEVE 500 YEARS OF ON-ORBIT SERVICE. 328
Lynx Real-Time Systems announces LynxOS support for Motorola PowerPC single board computers; UNIX-compatible, POSIX operating system for hard real-time supports Motorola MVME1603, MVME1604, Ultra and Atlas. 689
Marlen named chairmen of the board for Ameron Inc. 298
Marsh Supermarkets, Inc. reports second quarter results of operations. 1012
Matritech signs Japanese distribution agreement with Konica for NMP-based bladder cancer diagnostic. 573
MCI introduces internetMCI: Portfolio of services includes new secure shopping mall, easy to use software and high-speed connections to the Internet. 1265
Medco Behavioral Care forms joint Nebraska venture with Methodist Richard Young. 465
Medco Behavioral Care of Iowa awarded contract to manage State of Iowa Medicaid Managed Mental Healthcare Program. 461
Medi-Mail completes acquisition of MEDNET, a pharmacy benefit manager; Medi-Mail's sales to annualize at approximately $75 million by year end. 198
Medior plays strategic role in 2Market, an interactive shopping service company; Company teams up with America Online and Apple Computer to form new venture. 370
Meditrust announces $32 million of new real estate investments. 206
Megahertz selects Global Village software to bundle with its PCMCIA products; brings integrated Windows communications solution to portable PC users. 651
Merisel appoints general counsel and director of investor relations. 467
MHI Group agrees to acquire third Boulder, Colo. area funeral home. 136
Michael Paczkowski named national program manager for hydrocarbon services at Geraghty & Miller Inc. 322
Microfluidics International jointly awarded $2 million from U.S. Commerce Dept. under Advanced Technology Program grant. 530
MICRON COMPUTER, INC., ENTERS INTO JAPANESE MARKET THROUGH AGREEMENT WITH MITSUI BUSSAN DIGITAL CORPORATION. 160
Monaco Finance announces sale of $23.9 million issue of AAA-rated asset-backed notes. 301
Motorola Extends 56000 DSP Family for Consumer and Professional Audio/Video Markets. 664
MRV Communications files public offering. 278
MSS.EC files September 30, 1994 results. 162
MTC Electronic Technologies Co. Ltd. makes announcement. 165
MTI introduces Infinity 1530 DLT automated tape library; Provides automated client/server backup and Hierarchical Storage Management. 344
Napa Valley Wine Train toasts the holiday season with themed excursions in December; Santa Express rides and New Year's Eve celebrations scheduled for holiday festivities. 827
National Picture and Frame Reports Quarterly Sales, Earnings. 412
National Re files shelf registration for up to $125 million in debt securities. 298
NetEdge Systems appoints new chief financial officer and new vice presidents of sales, engineering and operations; veterans of carrier and networking industries complete executive team. 630
NetEdge Systems Inc. establishes new manufacturing facility at Research Triangle Park company headquarters. 388
NetEdge Systems Inc. opens international operation; newly established "NetEdge Systems International" headed by former SynOptics European Director Arnold Pijpers. 563
Nevander wins new RTC management assignment. 136
New Century Technologies Corp. announces manufacturing and distribution agreement with Ukrainian Company of its NCT-3000 Single Cylinder Engine. 465
New TV show "Multimedia Today" is first to focus on home shopping of CD-ROM products. 603
New York City Marathon merchandisers run to record sales with wireless technology. 633
New York metro-area consumers again plan to increase spending for holidays; Arthur Andersen Consumer Survey shows confidence remains high. 800
NeXT and SunSoft release final OpenStep specification. 513
Noise Cancellation Technologies announces third quarter results and comprehensive corporate reorganization. 814
Novell announces changes to board of directors. 300
Novell Education partners with Sylvan Learning Systems to provide testing services for certification examinations; Multiple testing vendor strategy to expand global services for CNE, CNA, CNI candidates. 784
NUI Corporation's NJ Division reaches work agreement with union. 419
Oak Technology names Bryson executive vice president, COO; Faulkner appointed vice president, finance. 284
Object World Boston explores real-world applications of object technology. 746
OMCOA announces operating losses. 524
Oracle Announces "PowerSwitch" Program; Company Offers Incentives Program to Client/Server Developers; Third-Parties Join to Ease Migration to Oracle CDE2. 935
Orchard Supply Hardware Stores Corp. announces third quarter results. 827
Packaging Research Corporation reports third quarter and nine-month results. 523
PaineWebber adds five member Kidder, Peabody team to its fixed income group; Peter Abramenko named head of medium-term note group. 499
Patrick Courtin named chairman and CEO at ComStream. 359
Philip W. O'Neil named vice president of sales for Fresh Express Farms. 478
Philip W. O'Neil named vice president of sales for Fresh Express Farms. 478
PHYCOR DECLARES THREE-FOR-TWO SPLIT. 190
Polaris commences solicitation to convert to corporate form; Meeting set for December 22; Closing anticipated by year-end. 148
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. -- announces record Potash sale to China. 165
Quantum UK Realty Fund to Sell Investments. 412
Radiation Care Inc. to merge with prospective purchaser of its Radiation Therapy Centers. 335
Random Access announces letter of intent to acquire St. Louis-based value added reseller of education products and services. 357
Rare Saturday raid collars 31 for contracting violations. 510
Resource Mortgage Capital announces dividend reduction and lowers earnings estimates. 538
Ride Snowboard names Bob Gundram VP-Worldwide sales. 175
ROCK-TENN ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF ENGINEERING WORK FOR CONVERSION TO COATED RECYCLED BOARD AT CHATTANOOGA. 264
Rockwell and Reliance agree to merge. 126
Rockwell and Reliance Electric sign merger agreement under which Rockwell will acquire Reliance for $1.6 billion. 616
Rockwell's V.34 modem chipset shipments hit quarter-million mark. 532
SCORE BOARD APPOINTS NATHAN T. SCHELLE AS C.F.O. 369
Sega unleashes arcade power for the home; Genesis 32X delivers 40 times the power of 16-bit systems. 397
SEMI-TECH CORPORATION DECLARES DIVIDEND ON SHARES. 237
SGS-Thomson and Siemens extend 16-bit microcontroller cooperation. 438
SIBIA appoints Dr. Francis Crick to board of directors; joins Nobel Laureate Dr. James Watson in providing guidance to company. 513
Sierra announces 2-for-1 stock split. 109
Siliconix boosts marketing organization with new vice president. 349
Simmonds Communications to expand electronics group with proposed acquisition of Intelatech Inc. 349
Simply Money teams up with Canada's No.1 selling tax software -- Brian Costello HomeTax. 281
SMC announces European shipping plans for TokenCard Elite Series network adapters. 431
Sovereign's ESOP to purchase company stock. 213
SSA announces year-end revenues and earnings. 293
Star Trek Generations promotion beams up initial success for JACK IN THE BOX restaurants. 603
StarSight Telecast and Philips to bring StarSight receiver to market; agreement brings StarSight Telecast's acclaimed on-screen program guide to more consumers via Magnavox brand. 433
SubMicron Systems makes announcement. 141
Sungold to develop casino near Fresno, Calif. 256
Supercenters challenge the supermarket industry. 618
SYLVAN LEARNING SYSTEMS TO OFFER NOVELL CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS. 496
SYSTRAN unveils seven new additions to its I/O product line. 458
TEXACO INC. SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT WILLIAM K. TELL, JR. SAYS ALTERNATIVE FUEL PROGRAMS MAY LEAD TO SOARING COSTS WITH FEW ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS. 736
The Advanced Research Projects Agency to fund UCLA's Computer Science Department and Locus Computing Corp. for joint research in the performance of scalable processing systems. 402
THE DAY THE VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY FEARED: DONKEY KONG IS BACK! Nintendo Releases Donkey Kong Country for the Super NES. 520
The Network Connection introduces OSHAView, the first full motion digital video on demand training system implemented over a LAN. 711
The New York Times Co. joins Torstar Corp. in developing Popcorn Channel; Marks Times Co.'s First Cable Network Involvement; New Basic Cable Network slated to launch end of 1st Quarter 1995. 665
The Union Corporation makes announcement. 115
THREE NEW CA-UNICENTER PRODUCTS DEBUT BASED ON TECHNOLOGY FROM ICL; Information Technology Leader ICL To Ship CA-Unicenter With Servers, Offering Integration Services In 80 Countries; New Products For Cross-Platform Software Distribution and Event-Alert Technology Join CA's Client/Server Systems Management Line-Up. 1147
TIE/communications garners four Mitel Achievement Awards. 490
TIME WARNER TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTRODUCES "CONSUMER-FRIENDLY" CELLULAR PHONE SERVICE TO ROCHESTER; Easy-to-use Service Marks Media Giant's Entry Into Wireless Telephony. 460
TMM appoints William J. Ball as vice president of Strategic Initiatives. 491
Todd-AO announces results. 99
Tomahawk files suit against Raytheon for $1,607,056. 206
Triad Color Graphics appoints president and chief operating officer. 340
TWA announces appointment of treasurer. 252
Tyco Toys receives commitment for new credit facility. 173
U.S. Department of Commerce makes $2 million award to VivoRx Inc. to develop its new and innovative diabetes treatment; California biopharmaceutical company has successfully reversed diabetes in two patients using its proprietary technology. 359
ULTRA PETROLEUM CORP. -- PROGRESS REPORT. 375
Uniface six integrated with Oracle CDE via CASE bridges; Provides an open, model-driven approach to enterprise client/server application development. 1181
Unisys Worldwide Information Services announces appointment of new principals. 206
Universal Seismic shareholders elect new director, 4 incumbents; Coopers & Lybrand new independent public accountants. 195
US Diagnostic Labs Closes Purchase of Alpha Laboratory. 210
US Diagnostic Labs Relocates Corporate Headquarters to West Palm Beach, Florida. 186
Verilink donates equipment to university research network; joins other corporate sponsors. 389
Vical initiates Canada's first company-sponsored gene therapy trial. 398
Virginia SCC issues rate order. 162
VMARK Software Inc. names Walsh chief operating officer. 384
WALDEN ACQUIRES JACKSONVILLE PROPERTY. 284
Watkins-Johnson International Japan (WJIJ) demonstrates commitment to largest overseas market. 354
Westcott Communications Inc. and the FDA sign an agreement expanding distribution efforts. 347
Wind River reports third quarter net income of $0.08 per share on increased revenues of $8.1 million. 907
WinEDA '95 Announced; New Conference to Explore Windows-based EDA Technology, Tools, and Solutions. 1126
Wireless Telecom Group increases quarterly cash dividend. 125
Wismer Martin Announces Healthcare Information Networks Boost Revenue 94 Percent. 211
Workforce announces orders for Thaw Master(TM). 271
YANKEE GAS OPENS FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S FIRST RETAIL STATION FOR NATURAL GAS VEHICLES. 290
Yellow Pages to grow 32 percent by 2000. 459

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