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Articles from Business Wire (December 19, 1996)

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1.5 Million Centrex Lines Sold: How Pacific Bell Turned the Stepchild of Telecommunications Systems Into Cinderella. 675
1996/97 Half Year Profit Result. 706
3Com Announces Record Revenues and Earnings for Second Fiscal Quarter. 2228
Access Pharmaceuticals announces receipt of FDA approval for Aphthasol. 389
Acclaim Entertainment Pits Mind vs. Matter With International Arcade Hit Psychic Force. 538
ACTS Inc., closes on $142,240,000 bond offering. 360
ADP acquires German payroll company, Taylorix AG; to sell its European facilities management business. 150
ADP's HR/Perspective named one of 1996's top 10 products by leading human resources magazine. 636
ADS acquires Marquez Transtech Ltd. 237
ADTRAN Appoints New Vice President of Telco Sales. 253
ADTRAN Named to Nasdaq 100 Index. 256
African-American software company sues Sony Corp. for close to $500 million. 774
Algos and Interneuron announce development and marketing agreement for migraine treatment. 746
All-Star Equity Nov. update. 358
All-Star Growth Nov. update. 319
ALPNET breaks through in the IT industry. 863
American Brands announces plans to consolidate production at its Gallaher tobacco unit. 837
And the New Number is ... 925; Plan Filed to Split East Bay's 510 Area Code. 864
Anvil Range announces fourth quarter loss. 1390
Applied Digital Access announces new member on board of directors. 384
Applied Power announces first quarter earnings. 724
Arista Records Leads the Music Industry With The No. 1 Market Share of the Year According to Leading Trade Publication The Hollywood Reporter. 527
Asyst Technologies Awarded Multimillion-Dollar Follow-On Order from National Semiconductor; Asyst providing SMIF solution for National's first eight-inch wafer fab. 548
Asyst Technologies Awarded Multimillion-Dollar Follow-On Order from National Semiconductor; Asyst providing SMIF solution for National's first eight-inch wafer fab. 548
AT Plastics announces adverse affect on fourth quarter operating income. 202
Atrix International Announces New Distribution Agreement. 178
Ault Reports Record Second Quarter Sales and Earnings; Significant New Customers Expected in Second Half. 504
Aurora Electronics' San Diego facility awarded ISO 9002 certification. 321
AutoBond Acceptance Corp. reports 3rd quarter results. 379
AutoBond Acceptance Corp. reports 3rd quarter results. 618
Autodesk and Softdesk Amend Merger Agreement. 631
AutoZone, Frontier, Thermo Electron added to S&P 500 Index; NCR and Unisource added to S&P MidCap 400 Index. 518
AVIC Group obtains final critical national and international link for its cellular network in China in province around capital. 479
Avoid Holiday Tech Support Hassles; Give Your PC a Free "Digital" Oil Change; Full Version of CyberMedia's Oil Change Software Available Free from Christmas Day to New Year's Day -- Gives Glitch-Free Performance to Hot New "Direct X" Games. 594
BA Merchant Services, Inc. Announces Public Offering of 14 Million Shares of Class A Common Stock; BankAmerica Corporation Expects $145 Million Fourth-Quarter After-Tax Gain. 353
Badger Meter, Inc. and American Meter Company announce worldwide business agreement. 567
Bank of America pilots new travel card. 442
Barnes & Noble to open Annapolis, Maryland, superstore in summer of 1997. 620
Basic Petroleum completes construction of third pipeline. 150
Basic Petroleum completes construction of third pipeline. 150
Bay Apartment Communities Increases Dividends on Common, Preferred Shares. 335
Beckett Technologies - Company Update. 129
Bedford Bancshares, Inc. - announces cash dividend. 313
Bedford Property Investors Completes Acquisition. 207
BELL ATLANTIC SELECTS ADTRAN ISDN MODEMS WITH "EXPERT ISDN" SOFTWARE FOR INCLUSION IN ITS RESIDENTIAL ISDN PRODUCT OFFERINGS. 713
Bell Mobility strengthens position in wireless data. 283
Berkeley Systems Builds Internet Advertising Sales Team with New East Coast Rep; John Kerr Joins the Makers of After Dark and YOU DON'T KNOW JACK. Biography 671
BLUE SQUARE - ISRAEL LTD. OPENS NEW SHEFA MEHADRIN STORE. 646
Boardwalk Casino reports year-end results. 800
Boehringer Mannheim completes first U.S. installation of Clinical Laboratory Automation System - CLAS. 544
Borden sells German bakery business. 359
Boston Edison declares dividend. 316
Bozell Worldwide awarded Lycos account. 500
Bozell Worldwide Awarded Lycos, Inc. Account. 532
Brightpoint, Inc. capitalizes on Pre-Pay market. 369
Broderbund Reports First Quarter Results. 1067
Brooks Automation announces lower than anticipated revenues for fiscal 1997 first quarter. 510
Buccaneers Coach Tony Dungy speaks to students at Spring Hill Elementary School as "Staples Coach of the Week". 458
C.P. Clare announces the sale of its Belgian manufacturing facility. 409
Cahners Publishing names Mark S. Lieberman executive vice president of entertainment, communications and media. 394
Cali Realty Corporation declares fourth quarter cash dividend. 133
CaliforniaCare Health Plans receives NCQA One-Year Accreditation. 313
CalPERS Names New Senior Investment Officer for Public Markets. 573
Canabrava Diamond Corporation Brazil Diamond Project. 251
Canada Brokerlink Inc. to Acquire Wessex Insurance Services' Shares. 203
Canada Brokerlink to Acquire Wessex Insurance Services' Shares. 207
Canbra Foods - Notice of Dividend. 116
Candela promtes Jay Caplan to vice president of manufacturing. 378
Carnival Air Lines welcomes the new year with $97 round-trip companion fares from Newark to Tampa and Palm Beach. 206
Centennial Technologies, Inc. and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. to market mini-cards. 293
Chic By H.I.S. announces earnings. 328
Cirrus Logic Confirms Agreement To Sell Wireless Semiconductor Business. 485
Citadel Environmental Group Inc. restates third-quarter results. 315
Clairvest Group Inc. Agrees to Acquire 31.6 Percent of Datamark Inc. 190
Class Action Suit Filed Against Dignity Partners, Inc. And Its Officers And Directors Alleging Misrepresentations And False Financial Statements. 432
CNA and Capsure Holdings agree to form largest U.S. surety company. 1812
Coastal Foods begins trading. 148
Coltec concludes tender offer. 378
Coltec concludes tender offer. 377
Comdial announces licensing agreement with Q.SyS, Inc. 365
Comdial announces licensing agreement with Q.SyS, Inc. 365
Commerce Bancorp raises cash dividend 14% and declares a 5% stock dividend. 250
CompuMed announces results for fourth quarter and fiscal year. 819
Continental Circuits Corp. and Sigma Circuits Inc. discontinue merger discussions. 292
Covol Technologies Inc. announces that Utah Synfuel No. 1 is now producing Covol's patented synthetic coal product at a rate of 400 tons per day. 245
CPC International Projects Strong 1997; Corn Refining Profits Expected To Return To Normal Levels. 420
Crescent Real Estate Equities, Inc. announces $289 million of Real Estate Investments. 2205
CULP INVESTING $9 MILLION TO EXPAND CAPACITY FOR WET-PRINTED FLOCK UPHOLSTERY FABRICS. 235
Curtis Mathes lights up Las Vegas for 150,000 electronics industry and retail leaders. 564
CYTEL FILES IND ON THERAPEUTIC VACCINE FOR CHRONIC HIV INFECTION. 452
Dai-ichi Mutual Life reports sale of LNC stock. 451
Daw Technologies Inc. secures two new projects totaling approximately $6.1 million. 188
DELCO's Biotech Stock Letter "Best Buys" in November included Genetics Institute (GENIZ) up $22 per share in one day. 356
Dendrite International makes announcement. 615
Dense-Pac Microsystems reports third-quarter results. 456
Derma Sciences Inc. receives new indication for use from FDA. 336
Dow Jones Telerate powers up electricity trading on the Internet. 697
Duracell Chairman and President announce intention to leave. 190
EarthLink and CyberMedia announce software partnership; CyberMedia taps EarthLink to optimize Internet access for automatic software updates. 742
Eastman selects JGC Corporation to build oxo chemicals complex in Singapore. 451
Ebetech reports successful installation of first FPD test system at ADT/Bosch. 342
Eden Medical Center Chooses Sutter/CHS as Affiliation Partner. 668
EIAJ comments on EIAJ/SIA statement regarding effective and expeditious antidumping measures. 1375
Embraer delivers first two EMB-145 jets to Continental Express. 439
EmCare Holdings Inc. Acquires Two Emergency Practice Management Companies In Florida. 369
ENDESA makes announcement. 434
Endorex Corporation Signs Definitive Licensing Agreement with MIT for Oral Drug Delivery Technology. 641
EndoSonics Announces Physician Fee Reimbursement for Intravascular Ultrasound Under HCFA 1997 Guidelines. 635
Energy Research Corporation reports fourth quarter and annual results; Reviews 1996. 1115
Ericsson signs $100 million GSM expansion agreement with Panafon in Greece. 186
Ericsson World First With Commercial Crypto Modem For V.34 HE. 366
Essex Adds New Director. 297
Essex Prices Common Stock. 149
Evans Withycombe Residential rental market update. 764
Exclusion order recommended regarding Modine patent. 201
Ezunial Burts named president of Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. 635
Family Steak Houses of Florida Inc. announces debt refinancing. 271
Female Health Company acquires capital for increased production of female condom. 461
Fidelity appoints two executives to lead its global retirement business. 632
First Calgary Petroleums Completes Private Placement. 170
FMC awarded Canadian Terra Nova project for subsea and floating production systems. 365
Forest Laboratories announces FDA approval for Monurol, the first one-time, one-dose treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infection. 257
Forest Oil to increase capital spending over 50% in 1997. 480
FoxMeyer Health Invokes Buy/Sell Dispute Resolution Provision of Hamilton Morgan LLC Which Holds 31% of Phar-Mor, Inc. 335
Frank Russell Co. surprises employees with ownership plan. 364
Free HAHTsite 2.0 beta available on Microsoft Site Builder Network. 638
Furon extends tender offer for Medex. 397
Furon extends tender offer for Medex. 398
Gemplus Announces Immediate Availability of Public Key Smart Card. 617
General Magic Announces Zimmerman Departure; Cerutti Appointed Controller. 340
Genesis Energy, L.P.; closing of over-allotment offering. 222
Genesis International Financial Services says Comtex stories are inaccurate. 395
Gensym signs a worldwide corporate agreement with Saudi Aramco. 462
Geraghty & Miller subsidiary completes soil washing at brownfields site. 484
Gerald Hogan joins SportsLine USA's board of directors. 426
GIANT CEMENT HOLDING, INC. ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL $5 MILLION STOCK REPURCHASE. 246
Giant Industries, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.05 Per Share. 164
Gillette board elects DeGraan to head Duracell North Atlantic. 636
Global Casinos Inc. announces successful reorganization. 207
Global Solar Energy breaks ground on "greenest" manufacturing facility in Arizona. 885
Golden Knight Resources - Abore North Gold Zone in Ghana Extended North by 600 Metres. 969
GRAND BANKS ALLIANCE AWARDED MAJOR CONTRACT FOR TERRA NOVA. 445
Grandma Lee's positioned to capture significant market share. 211
Granny Goose Negotiations with Country Club Bog Down. 334
GREAT PLAINS SOFTWARE LAUNCHES ELECTRONIC COMMERCE CONSULTING PRACTICE. 435
Greyhound Canada Announces Consolidated Operating Results. 1495
Grossman's promotes Tom Ford to president of Mr. 2nd's Bargain Outlet division. Biography 596
Grove Bank declares quarterly dividend. 134
Growth Brings Corporate Restructuring at Stewart Enterprises, Inc. 823
Harvard Scientific Corp. retains new public relations firm. 569
Haven Bancorp declares regular quarterly dividend. 140
Hegco Canada Increases Private Placement. 338
HFS and PHH file preliminary proxy statement with SEC. 324
Hitachi PC Secures Top Ten Market Position; Attains 10th Largest Notebook Manufacturer Listing from IDC for Q3 '96 U.S. Notebook Shipments. 612
Hospitality Worldwide Services wins contracts totaling $2.5 million. 563
Hospitality Worldwide Services wins contracts totaling $2.5 million; current backlog now exceeds $11 million. 563
Howell announces closing of over-allotment offering. 289
HRE Properties announces appointment of new president. 236
Hubbard Holding Inc. Announces Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 1996. 218
IBM Global Services purchases Computer Concepts' d.b.Express software. 471
IHS Group acquires ACEL Information, Australia; Australia's leading publisher of technical information databases. 420
Indomin Resources Limited Putussibau Gold Targets Identified in Data Review. 515
Inland disposes of Toiyabe Mine. 149
Innovative Medical Services names John Woodard as vice president of sales and marketing; company positioned for growth. 550
IntelliPages: Eight more cities! 291
INTERLINQ Customer Successfully Tests Automated Underwriting of FHA Loans through Freddie Mac's Loan Prospector System. 689
INTERMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS GAINS CERTIFICATION FOR LOCAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 522
International CableTel Incorporated files claim in the U.S. District Court against Le Groupe Videotron Ltee. 119
International Precious Metals Corporation Commences Pilot Scale Test Program. 797
International Tournigan Corporation announces exploration in Ghana and Mali continue to identify significant gold mineralization. 259
InterUnion acquires high tech options. 346
ISG is recommended for ISO 9001 certification. 269
ISOLYSER FACILITIES RECEIVE ISO 9002 CERTIFICATION. 326
ITEX signs agreement with Ihlas Holdings of Turkey. 308
Javelin Systems reports first- quarter results. 582
JDN REALTY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF DECATUR, ALABAMA, SHOPPING CENTER. 178
JMAR Industries awarded additional $1.0 million by DARPA for X-ray lithography source scale-up. 575
Joseph Jett wins NASD arbitration; all claims by Kidder Peabody rejected. 206
Kansas City Southern Railway improves service on I-20 rail corridor, opens new Jackson intermodal ramp. 464
Kapson acquires Cranford facility in sale/leaseback. 273
Kendall-Jackson Vineyards and Winery Announces New Distributors. 257
Koger Equity, Inc. announces completion of financing arrangements. 266
Korea Can Now Sing Along in SRS 3D; SoundMajor Korean Karaoke Manufacturers Embrace Leading Sound Enhancement Technology. 778
Krause's Furniture Inc. reports progress following restructuring and announces third-quarter results. 911
Larscom Inc. Announces Initial Public Offering of Class A Common Stock. 288
Lassonde Industries Inc.: Declares a Quarterly Dividend of $0.07 per Share. 130
Latin American Casinos Inc. announces plans to begin operations in Nicaragua. 169
Lawson Software signs deal with United Kingdom's largest consumer goods catalog retailer. 492
Leader Industries Inc. Announces its Results for the First Nine Months Ended October 31, 1996. 178
Liquid formula yields optimal cardiovascular health. 343
Logimetrics enters into merger agreement with major customer. 622
Los Angeles goes high-tech, collects $12 million in unidentified taxes. 1549
LottoWorld Inc. declares $0.15 per share dividend, eighth consecutive quarterly payment. 245
Lyon Lake Mines - Latest Developments. 493
Major Developer Signs with Prime Spot. 257
Marc Teren named president of The Washington Post Company's Digital Ink subsidiary. Biography 532
Mark IV Agrees To Sell Professional Audio Business. 309
MasterCard Goes Further With Greyhound; First Premier Bank Issues a Secured Co-Branded MasterCard with Greyhound Lines. 764
Matthew Bender to move its New York City headquarters. 232
Maxtor files lawsuit against StorMedia. 155
Maxwell Shoe reports fiscal year end results. 737
Mazda selects SDRC's I-DEAS Master Series and Metaphase Series 2 Software for use in vehicle and tooling design. 711
MDL Information Systems Inc. Speeds Access to Biocomputing Resources; MDL Adds "Bioinformatics Workbench" to Expanding Bioinformatics Product Line. 920
MERCK AND RHONE-POULENC TO CREATE WORLD'S LARGEST ANIMAL HEALTH AND POULTRY GENETICS COMPANY. 902
Merix announces results for second-quarter fiscal 1997. 1309
Metallica Resources Inc. joint ventures Chilean Gold Project with BHP. 443
Microsemi Signs $3 Million Contract for Implantable Medical Application. 347
Mobil, UMC Discover New Field Offshore Equatorial Guinea. 222
Modine Board adjusts price of preferred share purchase rights. 231
MoneyGram signs deal to extend agent network in Carribean. 323
Motorola announces reseller program for RSVP(TM). 336
Municipal Mortgage and Equity L.L.C. announces dividend; company announces 56 cents per share dividend declared. 579
National Golf Properties announces new golf course operator. 245
NAVARRE CORPORATION COMMENTS ON HOLIDAY BUSINESS. 365
NEC Technologies wins contract from Federal Bureau of Investigation for Latent Examiner Workstation. 423
NEC's Internet Business Unit now shipping PrivateNet 2.0 Firewall. 1184
NEOPATH, INC. INITIATES CLINICAL TRIALS TO FURTHER STUDY EFFECTIVENESS OF AUTOPAP SYSTEM AS PRIMARY PAP SMEAR SCREENER. 429
NeTegrity, Inc. appoints new Vice President of Product Development and elects new Director to its Board. 476
Networks Expo Boston to offer exhibitors a strategic market for products; Networks Expo Dallas posts results. 625
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers Establishes European Headquarters; Names Thierry Gourdon Vice President, New Horizons Europe. 546
New IBM Program Will Generate Sizing, Configuration and Testing for SmartStream Applications. 462
New Jersey Resources announces executive promotions. 380
New SALV CEO to provide insight, impetus. 477
Newhawk Gold Mines - Canamera Not Proceeding with Purchase of Bruceside/Sulphurets Property. 108
Nicholas G. Moore named chairman Coopers & Lybrand International; Appointment effective January 1, 1997. 495
Nichols Research announces contract award. 301
North Fork Bancorporation declares a 25 percent increase in its quarterly dividend. 188
Northwest Neurologic and Wyeth-Ayerst Research announce $770,000 research contract. 390
Norwood Promotional Products Announces First Quarter 1997 Results. 535
Norwood Promotional Products Announces First Quarter 1997 Results. 538
Numetrix selected as one of Canada's top 50 best-managed privately-owned companies. 413
NYNEX declares regular quarterly dividend. 193
Oacis Healthcare Enters Into Agreement with VHA. 573
OccuSystems offers $85 million subordinated notes. 198
OCE-van der Grinten acquires Abso. 602
Offshore Logistics, Inc. completes the acquisition of a significant economic interest in Bristow Aviation Holdings Limited. 317
Omnicare acquires Roeschen's Healthcare and Robby Pharmacy. 668
OrthoLogic Corp. comments on expected fourth quarter, year end results. 458
OrthoLogic Corp. comments on expected fourth quarter, year end results. 458
Outlook Group promotes Baksha to president and chief operating officer. 269
Paravant Computer Systems, Inc. reports record fourth quarter and year end results. 1003
Parker & Parsley completes South Texas horizontal well. 267
PCS' Threshold For Catastrophes Will Be Raised to $25 Million in 1997. 325
PDT Inc. recommended for ISO 9001 registration; distinction prepares company for international markets. 443
Peak Technologies Announces Japan Distribution Agreement with M.P. Technologies Inc. 337
Pembridge Subsidiary Enters MBS Market. 290
Penederm Inc. and Johnson & Johnson Settle Patent Infringement Suit. 440
Periphonics Corporation reports results for second quarter fiscal 1997. 893
Perry's Majestic Beer makes announcement. 227
PERSONNEL GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. INCREASES CREDIT FACILITY TO $125 MILLION. 206
Peruvian Gold Ltd. - El Encanto Gold Project, Ecuador Exploration update. 411
Philex Gold Inc. announces property acquisition and progress at its Bulawan and Sibutad operations in the Philippines. 837
Physicians Health Services, Inc. selected as new health plan for the NY State Nurses Association benefits fund. 340
PIP Partners-General LLC increases offer price to $495 per unit for Prometheus Income Partners. 335
Placer Dome Acquires 24 Percent Interest in Etruscan. 274
Pogo increases stake in Gulf of Thailand Concession. 265
Praxair to supply its first advanced oxygen plant in India. 404
PRI Automation receives multi-million dollar order from major domestic semiconductor manufacturer. 379
Pride Petroleum Services Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Forasol-Foramer N.V. 442
Proginet Extends IBM Host Integration for Microsoft BackOffice with New HostOffice Software Suite. 699
Proposed Merger of Best Pacific and Spirit. 234
Public Utility District of Snohomish County Selects Indus & PeopleSoft as Enterprise Solution Providers. 605
PureCycle Corp. expands privatization agreement. 344
PXRE APPLIES FOR LISTING ON THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE. 173
Quackenbush objects to Prudential settlement; process favors company over customers, commissioner says. 484
Quantum Corporation Calls for Redemption of Its 6-3/8% Convertible Subordinated Debentures. 562
Quiksilver Inc. reports improvements in fiscal 1996 year-end and fourth-quarter operating results. 786
Ralphs restructures distribution operations. 509
Raytel Medical Corporation resolves dispute over Orlando Diagnostic Center. 323
RE: Technology Licensing Agreement Between Labopharm and UQAM. 348
Reckson Associates Realty announces dividend for fourth quarter. 200
Resumix Creates World's Largest Virtual Job Market: Launches ResLink Partnership with Nine Recruiting Web Sites -- Over 200,000 Resumes. 740
Retransmission: Uniforet Inc. Personnel Announcement. 162
Retransmission: Uniforet Inc. personnel announcement. 159
Rhombic Corp. completes first financing. 287
Right Management adds St. Louis to network of company-owned offices. 154
Riley's Datashare International Ltd. Announces Six Months Results. 128
Riley's Datashare International Ltd. Announces Six Months Results. 122
Riley's Datashare International Ltd. Concludes Internal Study. 301
River Valley Bancorp, holding company for Madison First Federal Savings and Loan Association completes initial stock offering. 271
Riverview Savings Bank declares cash dividend. 195
Robert Holland, Jr. Named to ACNielsen Board. Biography 292
Rural/Metro Corp. Announces Four Acquisitions of Ambulance Service Providers. 394
RYMAC stockholders approve acquisition of Navistar's Columbus Plastics operation and related merger of RYMAC into Core Materials Corporation. 281
SADARM Exceeds Production Test Criteria. 265
Sales & earning forecasted for 1996 and 1997. 165
Samsung Group Names New North American and Electronics Leadership. 450
Santa Fe Energy Resources announces Indonesian oil discovery. 456
Score Board changes fiscal year-end to December 31. 398
Seacor completes Smit acquisition. 917
Sentinel Imaging prevails over LaserMaster in patent dispute. 305
Shiningbank Announces Quarterly Distribution. 184
SkyView first to deliver DIRECTV programming and Sony-brand DSS systems to MDU properties nationwide. 664
Software Artistry delivers stand-alone operational change management capabilities. 555
Software Artistry presents enhanced release of asset management application. 489
Sovereign Bank names Thompson chief operating officer. 269
St. John reports record fourth-quarter earnings. 499
Stampeder Closes Sale to Royalty Trust. 188
STELAX Industries Limited Announces $9 Million Agreement with European Steel Distributor. 185
Storage USA wins 'Facility of the Year' awards. 333

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