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Articles from Business Wire (September 21, 1995)

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"QVC's quest for America's best -- The 50 In 50 Tour" continues year-long, state-by-state TV series with fortieth live broadcast from New York. 696
"QVC's Quest for America's Best--The 50 In 50 Tour" continues year-long TV series with forty-first special from QVC's home state; 20 Pennsylvania products to star on QVC. 629
(SFH.) Interest in South Crofty Plc increased to 86 percent. 164
- NYNEX INCREASES FOCUS ON EMERGING MARKETS - Creates Asia Communications Group, Names Officer - Expands Worldwide Group to Include Media Interests -. 907
146,000 ENROLLED IN NJ'S INDIVIDUAL HEALTH COVERAGE PROGRAM. 715
Acquired Knowledge introduces two new preflight utilities, teaches PostScript class at Seybold Seminars '95. 746
Adaptec licenses ATD for SDS-5 SCSI development and test system. 175
ADC Video Systems, Announces Strategic Alliance with Videoconferencing Services, Inc. for Video Conferencing and Distance Learning Applications. 763
Advanced NMR Systems says shareholders approved authorization of preferred stock. 201
Alan Mirken joins Affinity Communications as chairman. 547
All American Semiconductor adds Siliconix and Telefunken product lines. 375
All American Semiconductor announces plans to open a new sales office in Detroit; Company Announces Employee Promotion. 354
All American Semiconductor expands distribution agreements with Atmel, Chips and Technologies and other key suppliers. 334
All American Semiconductor opens new programming center. 287
ALLIED WASTE INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES ACQUISITIONS OF SOLID WASTE COMPANIES IN TRANSACTIONS REPRESENTING APPROXIMATELY $24.4 MILLION IN ANNUAL REVENUE. 712
American Federal achieves third "outstanding" CRA rating. 290
Ampal Group announces investment in Barshar, Ltd. 176
AMQUEST adds new HyperModems to expanding 28.8 line -- New technology delivers up to 30% higher data throughput. 674
Anchor Financial Corp. announces plans for expansion to Wilmington. 320
Arcada ships Backup Exec for NetWare v7. 253
Arizona Star - feasibility study financing negotiated. 260
AST Research announces changes to board of directors. 307
AT&T divides to conquer: Network systems freed to support service provider competition; Communications services loses Bell Labs but gains electronic commerce; International Data Corporation analyzes the impact. 492
AT&T's Telstar 402R set for launch Friday. 571
Atari Jaguar CD system pounces onto multimedia marketplace. 826
Australian utility selects imaging software from Wang to improve customer service. 592
Avid Technology offers two million shares. 233
Bally Gaming responds to revised offer by Alliance Gaming. 306
BASF to increase specialty amines capacity at Geismar. 262
BBN contributes security and Internet expertise to consortium's electronic checks project. 617
Bedford Bancshares Inc. announces cash dividend. 306
Bedford Property Investors announces acquisition. 203
Berkeley Systems' Triazzle Living Puzzles wins Newsweek Editors' Choice Award; Game to be featured in Newsweek's new CD-ROM product, Parent's Guide to Children's Software 96. 601
BestSellers Group's EDT subsidiary wins contracts for new accounts; Mercedes Benz dealerships and Miami's Metro Mover to use EDT Electronic Signage. 115
Bio-Technology General is entitled to a compulsory license for hepatitis B vaccine. 447
BioSafe signs pact to remodel town of South Hadley, Mass. landfill. 392
Blue Sky Software speeds up Visual Basic 4.0 and Visual C++ 4.0 development. 410
Broken Hill Proprietary Financial Results. 2098
BTG to acquire Concept Automation Inc. 351
Burlington Coat Factory reports fourth quarter and fiscal 1995 results. 389
BVR Technologies Ltd. reports results for the second quarter of 1995. 1337
Caldor receives court approval for interim use of $150 million of its $250 million DIP financing -- Company Also Has Ability to Use Proceeds from Current Inventory--. 271
California State Bank to pay cash dividend. 100
Cambior Inc. - substantial increase in mining reserves at La Granja. 738
Canadian Crew Energy -- Meager Creek Geothermal Project. 481
Carlson Hospitality Worldwide units sign multimillion-dollar data network agreement with MCI. 629
Case Corporation forms joint venture for construction equipment in China. 454
Change in the Executive Board at Credit Suisse. 184
China Resources Development has strong financial backing. 397
Chinese Ministry of Health approves Healthcare Technologies AIDS-related diagnostic kit. 218
Chiron and Cities of Oakland and Emeryville create initiatives to expand life sciences in local communities. 562
Chiron Corporation announces merger with Viagene, Inc. anticipated to be effective on September 29, 1995 and treatment of non-electing shares in the merger. 459
Chris Sherman selected to head Pacific Enterprises International business unit. 238
Christophe J-P Sevrain to head Advanced Microbotics Corp. 365
ChromaXome Corporation and Bristol-Myers Squibb Announce R&D Collaboration in Combinatorial Biology. 764
Compaq Receives SAP Partner Award of Achievement; Company Recognized as Key Provider of SAP R/3 Solutions Worldwide. 1032
Computer City To Offer American Airlines AAdvantage Miles Exclusive Agreement For Computer Retailers. 385
Consumer survey ranks top home software brands. 409
Convergent Media Systems Signs $50 Million Strategic Alliance with Channel One Communications. 641
Cooper Companies' stockholders approve 1-for-3 reverse stock split and re-elect board of directors at annual meeting; The company announces odd lot purchase/sale program; Improving operating trends continue into 1995 as company focuses on future revenue growth. 1383
Coral Systems introduces Churn Alert, designed to help wireless carriers retain subscribers; Industry-first product allows carriers better to identify "at risk" customers who may "churn" from one carrier to another. 551
CREDO Petroleum reports that earnings doubled on a 10% revenue increase. 768
CSC teams with Holiday Inn on sales force automation initiative. 424
CVB Financial Corp. declares quarterly dividend. 141
Data Critical introduces Critical Link at PCS '95; pager belt-clip adaptor turns Motorola advisor into data receiver. 491
Deloitte & Touche LLP Partners approve launch of Deloitte & Touche Consulting Group; Deloitte & Touche Consulting Group will strengthen delivery of consulting services to client organizations worldwide. 394
Diadem Resources Ltd. report on stock activity. 123
Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Supra Corporation. 611
Digital Link names Jack Musgrove vice president, marketing. 253
Dr. Seuss's ABC on CD-ROM; Living Books brings the magic of Dr. Seuss to a computer near you! 579
Duty Free International appoints Chief Operating Officer. 275
DWANGO to Host World's Largest Deathmatch Tournament; Final Showdown Played on id Raven Software's Latest Computer Game, HEXEN--Beyond Heretic, at Microsoft's "Judgment Day" Party. 861
Dynamic Healthcare Technologies Inc. securities to be relisted on NASDAQ Stock Market. 176
EA announces fiscal 1995 results records set for net revenue and net income; total backlog remains high. 779
Electronic Arts Announces Shipment of First PlayStation Title; PGA TOUR 96 for PlayStation and PC CD-ROM to Feature Pros, Championship Courses and Realistic Sound Effects. 551
Enviropur Refinery Regains Full Capacity. 234
ERICSSON ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INC. 276
Essex Property Trust increases dividend to $1.70. 223
Excel announces opening of west coast office; Company expanding regional sales and support operations. 420
Excel Inc. announces unequaled programmability; Programmable protocol language available in every major component. 715
Exide elects Alan Gauthier to board of directors. 290
Exploration Brex Inc. announces a private placement. 296
FAHC Reports Fourth Quarter Revenues and Earnings. 535
Farmers Insurance increases presence in California's underserved areas; Farmers Action for Communities of Tomorrow program moves into second phase. 629
Faye Washington appointed DWP assistant general manager. 327
FDA allows Base Ten Systems to immediately market Prenval 1; first product of this type to come before the FDA for clearance. 384
FDA Panel recommends Biomira's TRUQUANT(R) BR(TM) blood test for detection of recurrent breast cancer. 253
FEATURE/ Authoritative kids' software guide rates the best...with surprising results. Bibliography 539
FFVA Financial Corp. announces cash dividend. 194
FiberChem and Gilbarco Announce Joint Venture for Sensor Development. 291
First Data Corp. receives approval from FTC for merger with First Financial. 294
Former employee of Wholesome & Hearty Foods Inc. files complaint. 203
FSTC unveils electronic checkbook for the Internet; First-ever demo marks beginning of new era in electronic commerce; Telequip Corp.'s Crypta Plus, 'Smart PC Card' a key to new system. 1214
Gelman Sciences reports record sales and earnings for fiscal year ended July 31. 406
General Signal Comments On Earnings Prospects For 1995. 223
Genus to increase MeV implanter manufacturing capacity 400 percent with construction of $6.5 million facility. 314
Geonova announces that it has granted incentive stock options. 108
George Argyros joins Newhall Land board. 465
Glasgal Communications, Inc. announces effectiveness of registration statement. 247
Global Access awarded 10-year, 4.5 million dollar contract to provide satellite space to TLI for broadcast of BBC programming to the Middle East and Africa. 454
Gothic Resources - Members of Board of Directors. 96
Greenwich Air Services awarded $22 million contract from Warner Robins Air Logistics Center for joint STARS program. 433
Gull receives ISO 9001 registration. 267
Gull receives TDA feasibility study contract to develop Russian flight inspection concepts. 381
H.J. Meyers issues "buy" on Total Research. 288
HA-LO agrees to acquire Milwaukee corporate fulfillment firms. 167
Haven Bancorp initiates cash dividend; quarterly payout set at $0.10 per share. 173
Hemlo Gold Mines Inc. announces new appointment of Vice President - Operations. 214
Hewlett-Packard dedicates new Atlanta Business Center. 436
Home Interstate Bancorp declares increased cash dividend. 170
HomeBase updates Las Vegas warehouses as part of aggressive remodeling program. 574
Homestake Declares Dividend. 88
HP to Acquire Convex Computer. 804
IA Corp. will announce its new image based Positive Pay solution at BAI Image Conference; Remote on-line access to check images diminishes risk of fraud. 584
Important information for callers to Connecticut; PBX users may need to update equipment. 875
Interest in South Crofty Plc Increased to 86 Per Cent. 174
INTERLINQ Software Corporation Announces Termination of Tuttle Marketing Agreement. 196
International Tasty Fries completes initial units of first pre-production Tasty Fries french fry vending machines. 333
Internet security expert addresses implications of Netscape browser security flaws. 209
Interphase Corp. elects Jim Halpin to board of directors. 306
Interphase signs Gates/Arrow as North American distributor; third major distribution agreement in six months continues aggressive strategy. 690
John Wiley & Sons Inc. stock split 2 for 1. 342
June Fourth Corp. announces new program aimed at providing banks with low-cost housing financing alternative. 261
Kaiser Permanente statement regarding unauthorized release of its business plan. 310
Kasler announces new contracts totaling $31 million for Washington Contractors Group subsidiary; Kasler backlog now exceeds $300 million. 430
KODAK EXPANDS INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON ITS INTERNET HOME PAGE. 260
Land Bank and MIFA to affiliate; Mega pact to create single economic development agency. 693
LaSalle Partners saves Kmart $15 million. 147
Levitz appoints Randall Davis as vice president Merchandise/Hardlines. 162
Lilly files for approval to market olanzapine worldwide. 472
Litton adopts management succession plan. 277
Logitech Announces Customer Programs for Windows 95 Migration. 401
Loral Air Traffic Control fields Micro-EARTS systems. 373
Major new French PCN operator chooses Metrica/NPR to monitor network performance; Bouygues selects Metrica/NPR for immediate installation. 425
Markborough Properties Inc. reports financial results. 571
Marsh & McLennan Companies Increases Quarterly Dividend by 10%; Approves Stock Repurchase Program of Three Million Shares. 244
Marsh Supermarkets to offer flu vaccines at all of its store locations. 109
MCI will aid White House in linking California schools to the Internet. 347
Megatest Corp. names new vice president of marketing; industry veteran Richard Carmichael to fill top marketing post. 434
Megatest Corp. reports record orders, revenues and operating profits for the fourth quarter ended Aug. 31, 1995. 781
Mesa Inc. and Davis, Washington and Batchelder reach settlement. 314
Metasys and Osprey form an alliance. 361
Micron Electronics, Inc. Reports Year End Results. 1200
MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC., REPORTS EARNINGS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995. 1325
Midisoft initiates corporate restructuring program and appoints Larry Foster President and chief operating officer. 612
Mikasa announces retirement of executive vice president. 189
Motorola announces agreement with Insta-Check Systems to test and evaluate Motorola's ReFLEX(tm)25 and InFLEXion(tm) Paging Systems. 537
Motorola introduces first digital base station for PCS market. 528
Motorola introduces RSVP(TM); The Union of paging and cellular technologies. 404
Motorola launches Advisor Gold FLX-- first alphanumeric pager with high speed FLEX protocol; dramatically increased messaging capabilities for advanced professional pager users. 555
MS Financial Inc. announces completion of $90 million securitization. 183
NAC Re appoints acting CFO. 141
National and international reviews recognize Great Plains Dynamics' superior architecture; Dynamics awarded PC Magazine Editors' Choice, Personal Computer Magazine Reviewers' Choice. 587
National Patent Development stockholders approve one-for-four reverse common stock split at annual meeting. 196
National Personal Communication Corporation of Canada announces agreement to test and evaluate Motorola's FLEX(tm) family of protocols; NPC first international carrier to test ReFLEX(tm) and InFLEXion(tm). 584
National Semiconductor iPower PersonaCards provide security for Electronic Check project; Multi-industry team of the Financial Services Technology Consortium demonstrates electronic commerce capability. 433
Navarre Corp. makes announcement. 120
NEC Technologies chooses Alliance ProMotion for new multimedia PCs. 572
NEC Technologies taps Alliance's ProMotion for new business PCs; PowerMate V business systems feature full-screen motion video playback. 669
Nematron Corporation acquires Universal Automation, Inc.; Nematron becomes leading supplier of soft logic control software. 591
NetPro to ship its first directory services utility DS Expert for NetWare 4.1; Preview at Networld + Interop Atlanta - Novell Yes Partner Pavilion No. 1442. 643
New IBM China Research Laboratory Ushers In The Year Of Technology And Partnership. 2474
New Type of Transmission Power Controller to be Installed by American Electric Power. 590
New Wells Fargo Software Gives Merchants Ability to Provide Full "Cash Register" Reporting to Buyers Using Purchasing Card; Credit card technology advance gives merchants edge with their buyers. 475
NewCare announces completion of acquisition and con approvals. 183
NICHOLAS CASTALDO JOINS POLLO TROPICAL AS PRESIDENT; ELECTED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 404
Noble China Management Announces Support for Election of Mr. Yanlei Wu to Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. 170
Norsk Hydro starts Troll oil production three months early. 600
North American Vaccine Announces Issuance of U.S. Patent Relating to its Meningococcal B Conjugate Vaccine. 313
Norwegian Cruise Line announces itinerary changes as result of recent hurricanes in the Caribbean. Calendar 570
Notable Technologies announces strategic alliance with the National Dispatch Center Inc.; Partnership to be formed to develop and deliver information services to the wireless industry. 550
Nu Horizons reports 2nd quarter/6 months results. 426
NYNEX and Chase Unveil Prototype Interactive Payment System; Companies Join Forces To Speed Development Of Electronic Commerce. 747
NYNEX declares regular quarterly dividend. 123
Octel Communications and AccessLine Technologies to bring enhanced features to Octel customers. 706
Ohio State University uses Executive Software's FRAG GUARD to get its system moving faster. 660
Optima Petroleum announces production results. 493
Ortel announces PCS version of revolutionary Series 5800 Fiberoptic Antennas to provide in-building PCS coverage. 534
OSCAR GRUSS & SON ADDS ANALYST NICOLE SCHMIDT TO STRENGTHEN HIGH-TECH RESEARCH COVERAGE. 201
Oxford Resources files registration statement. 331
Pace Consultants' new study looks for higher propylene prices. 272
Pacific Bell Mobile Services Forges Alliances to Advance GSM Services throughout the U.S.; PCS companies working to expand customer "roaming," share product ideas and develop full-feature services for all customers. 441
PageCard Partners Program for Wireless Messaging Launched at PCS 95; Socket Offers Technical, Marketing Support for Page-Enabling Windows Software. 566
Pairgain ships remote Ethernet bridge to connect LANs at fiber quality over ordinary copper wire. 564
PanEnergy Information Services Co. and Williams Information and Trading Systems Co. planning major energy information services venture. 908
Parametric Technology receives $1.1 million follow-on order for Pro/ENGINEER software from Schlumberger; This new order accompanies Schlumberger's decision to standardize on PTC's software for all mechanical design-through-manufacturing operations. 288
Paul Harris names Vice President of Stores. 179
PC DOCS And Adobe Announce Strategic Development Agreement For Acrobat Technologies. 652
PHYCOR ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH GUTHRIE CLINIC. 261
Physician Healthcare Plan of New Jersey receives HMO license approval from the state. 430
Plaintree Announces 100Base-TX Repeater Module for the WaveSwitch 100 family of Ethernet switches. 496
Planet Polymer Technologies Inc. commences initial public offering. 288
Precision Standard Unit announces new contract. 197
QUALCOMM Introduces QEDesign(TM) CDMA Network Planning Software; UNIX-based Software Advances State-of-the-Art in Wireless Network Design. 458
QUALCOMM signs CDMA test equipment license agreement with Sage Instruments Inc. 460
Racotek wins mobile data consulting, project design & implementation contract with Neopost. 492
Re: Northern Telephone Limited completes debt offering. 137
RE: Stackpal Completes Acquisition. 232
RE: Stackpal International Inc. -- Company Update. 168
Red & White Fleet schedules ferry service to 3Com Park from Tiburon for 49er games; bay operator will provide direct ferry service for 49er home games on Oct. 1 & 29 and Nov. 5 & 26, between Tiburon in Marin County and the ferry dock at Candlestick Point State Park, adjacent to the stadium. 336
Reflection Technology launches FaxView as industry's first portable, hand-held personal fax reader; GTE Mobilnet, Bell Mobility, SNET Mobility and Cellular One Boston to distribute FaxView in major markets throughout the U.S. and Canada. 794
Retirement Care Associates Inc. responds to Wall Street Journal article. 255
Ride Inc. names Kenneth J. Finkelstein as senior vice president and director of finance; Scott D. Benner as in-house corporate counsel. 187
Riocan Reit announces investment in Moncton Retail Power Centre. 231
Robertson Stephens initiates coverage of Gables Residential Trust. 275
RVSI announces completion of Acuity Imaging merger. 179
SafetyTek Corp. subsidiary signs contract with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 146
San Andreas Resources strike length of vein deposit extended to 1.9 km at Prairie Creek, Northwest Territories. 472
SANDERSON FARMS, INC. ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND. 88
Scholastic Corporation announces first quarter results. 519
Seagram renews share repurchase program. 221
Seligman Common Stock Fund to pay third quarter dividend. 185
Seligman Income Fund to pay third quarter dividend. 181
Senior Subordinated Debentures Of National Education Corporation (NEC) Converted To Common Stock. 170
SGS-Thomson considering second offering in 1995. 324
Shaw Communications Inc. And Rogers Cablesystems Limited Form Company To Distribute Sega Channel In Canada. 793
Shiva adopts stockholder rights plan. 789
Sierra Expressway Airlines offers to fly a buddy for a buck; special "Get To Know Us Fare" offered until Nov. 15. 569
Small's Oilfield Services modifies reorganization agreements. 352
Smedvig announces agreements with Esso Norge AS. 198
Software Developer's launches SuperShop catalogs on World Wide Web Site. 316
Southern Africa Minerals Corporation -- Drilling Program. 221
State leaders urge action on water crisis; business, labor call for additional supplies, fixing the Delta. 827
State Street Boston announces quarterly dividend. 115
Stellar One to demonstrate interactive and development products at Convergence '95. 231
Stone Energy announces eight-month reserve value increase of 43%. 257
SUGEN Raises Approximately $16.8 million in a Regulation S Transaction. 198
Sun Distributors L.P. announces letter of intent to purchase Portland Glass. 179
Sun to Provide Computers for Internet Banking; Playing Key Role in Technology Enabling Nationwide Processing Network. 876
SunSoft Consolidates Networking Business Units; Appoints Terry Keeley as VP and GM. 373
SUPREMA SPECIALTIES, INC. ANNOUNCES OPERATING RESULTS OF FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1995; NET EARNINGS INCREASE 113% REVENUES INCREASE 62.9%. 251
Swissair announces special savings on winter economy fares. 240
System performance boosts linked to Executive Software's DISKEEPER. 511
TCBY reports third quarter results; board declares dividend. 1604
Teche Holding Company declares dividend. 143
TEKELEC'S EAGLE STP SELECTED BY BELLSOUTH CELLULAR CORP.; EAGLE Captures Top Three U.S. Cellular Markets. 246
Telepanel Systems Inc. announces first half results. 712
Telescan announces launch of new Adweek online service. 289
The new Chase to keep open 88 branches and add 46 ATMs in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods in New York State; will invest $10 million to enhance branches serving low-and moderate-income neighborhoods. 1679
Thompson Becker International to represent Phoenix Investments. 185
Thomson selected to provide 3 million digital set-top receivers for TELE-TV's wireless cable home video delivery system that could provide more than 100 digital TV channels; carries TELE-TV and RCA brands. 1457
Times Mirror reports eighth-period results. 890
Town & Country's second quarter and six month results show year-to-year operating improvement. 766
Trimedyne Orthopedic Laser approved for sale in Japan. 226
TSB International to manage voice communications for Federal Express. 253
TSR reports financial results. 306
TTC announces ISDN DDS Lid Option for the T-BERD 209OSP. 256
TWA unveils new livery; recent changes position airline for the future. 517
UB Networks signs OEM agreement with Interphase Corp.; effort continues move toward reaching new markets with leading technology. 447
Union announces year end and fourth quarter results. 1290
Unison Software reports first quarter increases in sales, earnings. 879
Unisys Print Solutions qualify for use with Fiserv Image Integration Business Unit. 614
United Corporations Ltd. dividends declared. 131
United Waste Systems acquires landfill and collection company in central Massachusetts with approximately $21 million in annualized revenues; completes three tuck-in acquisitions. 285
VANS INC. ANNOUNCES RECORD FIRST QUARTER SALES AND RETURN TO PROFITABILITY. 861
Varian Associates completes Dutch auction self tender offer. 286
Veterinary Centers of America Inc. acquires four veterinary hospitals; Enters the Georgia veterinary market, strengthens two other markets. 290
Vical Incorporated commences public offering of 2,500,000 shares of common stock. 187
VMARK Software names Stern vice president North America indirect sales. 435
Warner Bros. Studio Stores to retail Innovo Olympic Merchandise at 120 locations. 317
Wescon/95 business conference: new European electromagnetic compliance standards. 419
Westvaco makes announcement. 339
Weyerhaeuser agrees to purchase Westvaco's corrugated container business; letter of intent signed to acquire 10 box plants. 243
Whirlpool receives award from prestigious global women's organization. 308
Wireless Connect ships Wireless IP Starter Kit - CDPD version. 309
Wolverine Tube announces public offering of common stock. 314
Wyman-Gordon reports first quarter profit. 509
ZeitNet to show expanding ATM product portfolio at NetWorld+Interop; Booth demos spotlight adapter cards and software tools and services. 485

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