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Articles from Business Wire (June 18, 1996)

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"Internet the City" introduces beginners to the wonders of Cyberspace; Simply Interactive Inc. unveils new Internet tutorial CD-ROM at PC Expo; light version available at Simply Interactive booth. 662
A.D. TECH extends "Special Exercise Period" until June 24, 1996. 309
ABM Industries Announces Stock Split and Quarterly Dividend. 188
ACCUSTAFF REACHES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE THE MCKINLEY GROUP, INC., AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES CONSULTING COMPANY. 452
ADFlex Solutions Inc. second-quarter results to be below expectations; company selected as key supplier for new Hewlett-Packard notebook computers. 529
ALL-STAR Equity Monthly Update. 353
Allelix and Astra announce osteoporosis agreement. 600
Allied Pilots Association begins round two of informational picketing, cites lack of progress in contract talks with AMR. 639
Alpine Lace Brands, Inc. Announces Co-Branding Project With Snack Appeal Inc. 323
American International Petroleum Corporation (NASDAQ) to commence construction of Asphalt facility; Company obtains a firm $6 million commitment to finance project; Company signs MOU with major industry marketer and refiner to market its asphalt. 398
Americast adds SNET as partner. 378
Ameritech awards Tivoli Systems coveted $3 million-plus contract for network computing management; Tivoli selected over Computer Associates and 19 other vendors. 946
Announcing FormLogic, the first seamless platform to eliminate paper-based processes in the field; uses low-cost handheld computers to extend existing enterprise systems. 943
APS declares quarterly dividends on preferred stock. 93
Arakis Announces Test Results from Toma South Field; Drilling Completed on Kanga West 45C. 399
Arthurs Jones Inc. Not Proceeding With Laird Transaction. 85
Astra and Allelix deal to develop and market novel Canadian osteoporosis drug. 707
Bandai Digital Entertainment To Offer Iomega's Zip Drive With New Internet Access Appliance. 392
Bank of Boston and Baybanks announce definitive agreement for sale 20 Greater Boston branches to USTrust. 558
BART Okays EIR For Airport Extension. 787
Battle Mountain Gold Co. sees higher costs, lower sales impacting second quarter. 393
Bay Apartment Communities Declares Dividends on Common, Preferred Shares. 226
Bentley outlines vision and products for new world of engineering collaboration over the internet; Company takes lead role in empowering large, multi-discipline teams to work together, announces ProActiveM and Engineering Links. 1176
Bentley releases newest version of MicroStation for OS/2 Warp; Company expands its lead in platform choices and IBM support, also announces AIX and PowerPC products. 852
Berkley Petroleum Announces Discovery At Midale. 260
Best Pacific Announces Second Proposed Acquisition. 259
Big Valley Resources-Summer Exploration & Development Program Underway on the Lloyd-Nordic & BV Property, In-fill Drilling and Testing of Targets with Large Tonnage Au-Cu Potential. 406
Blue Chip Value Fund announces receipt of SEC order regarding capital gains distributions. 258
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF MINNESOTA RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE; American Association of Health Plans Announces Finalists for National Community Leadership Award. 539
Bombardier Inc. dividends. 219
Boston Chicken converts loan in Einstein Bros. Bagels. 261
Boston Communications Group, Inc. initial public offering of 3,825,000 shares of common stock. 280
Broker/Dealers -- Note stock symbol change to "IMDD" effective June 12, 1996 announces InMedica. 130
Cable & Wireless Renews with Coherent Communications Systems Corporation. 509
CallWare Technologies enters joint marketing agreement with Voice Technologies Group. 490
CalPERS Investment Fund Reaches $100 Billion. 469
Cancom, CSL Infrastructure Management Inc., Capital Communications CDPQ Inc. and Hougen Communications Have Finalized the Creation of RegionalVision,. 507
Canon Kicks-Off National Business Trivia Contest; The Canon PC 720 Copier Challenge Gives Recognition to the Original Small Office Work-Horse - the Personal Copier. 666
Canton Industrial Corp. changes name to CyberAmerica Corp. 242
CBC/AAHS SIGNS PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR PHILADELPHIA STATION. 387
Central Garden & Pet Company to acquire Kenlin Pet Supply creating nation's largest distributor of pet supplies. 283
CHILDREN'S COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES WINS RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF ALABAMA FOR A 60-BED RESIDENTIAL YOUTH CENTER. 245
Cirrus Logic and NeoMagic Agree to Settlement. 92
Citation to idle Texas Foundries Steel Division in Lufkin, Texas. 389
City Gas Company of Florida files request for new rates to reflect modernization and system improvement. 466
Claris Ships New Version of Filemaker Pro 3.0 and Filemaker Pro 3.0 Solutions Distribution Kit. 405
CNA Income Shares Inc., declares regular quarterly dividend. 80
COBB RETIRES, FLEISCHAUER ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF FIRST COMMERCIAL BANK. 1023
Coltec Industries completes sale of three automotive units. 410
Columbia Yukon Resources - VBE 1, VBE 2 exploration to begin, Voisey's Bay, Labrador. 378
ComFind largest U.S. and global business directory. 428
Compaq and Packard Bell settle patent litigation. 282
Computer Learning Centers announces Title IV eligibility for Dallas and Houston Learning Centers. 320
Continental Airlines flies from bottom to top in Frequent Flyer/J.D. Power and Associates customer satisfaction study. 880
Covol Technologies Inc. announces the formation of second limited partnership to construct coal processing facility. 572
Covol Technologies Inc. releases letter to shareholders. 2118
CPC International declares regular quarterly dividend. 194
CRM Films acquires group video training business from American Management Association; CRM Films and AMA also enter joint licensing/distribution agreement. 152
CrossComm introduces new high-performance Ethernet switch family; RiserSwitch offers 10BaseT and 100BaseT ports, maximum scalability and total bandwidth management. 969
CSC, SDT announce IT alliance in support of hospitality industry. 382
CULP DECLARES 18% INCREASE IN REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND; ACTION MARKS SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR FOR HIGHER PAYOUT. 261
Dairy Mart announces fiscal 1997 first quarter financial results. 538
DATAFAB USA introduces industry's smallest PCMCIA external hard drive adapter to U.S. market. 662
Datascope Corp. Selects Full-Size ICEBrite EL Display from Planar for New Passport XG Patient Monitor; Larger Display Features Higher Brightness and Better Readability for Improved Medical User Benefits. 677
DENTSPLY International Inc. to relocate Cavitron Division. 419
Dianor Completes $600,000 Private Placement and Begins Exploration Programs. 303
Disney.com To Host Largest Ever Webcast Of Events Surrounding The Hunchbank Of Notre Dame Movie Premiere Live From New Orleans' Superdome; eDrive To Host Live Conference Of Premiere Events For Members Of CompuServe. 478
Domtar fine-tunes specialty fine papers operations. 486
DWP board approves reduced $2.4 billion utility budget. 407
DWP extends Youth Service Academy to help "at risk" city students. 399
Eastern Utilities agrees to acquire shares in Separation Technologies. 284
EFI reports fiscal 1996 results. 416
El Callao Issues Shares for Debt to Bema Gold. 153
Eliassen Group establishes national division; Leading New England high-tech recruiting and consulting firm expands reach with national technical recruiting expert. 570
Emulex provides printer servers for new IBM printers. 381
ETM files for public offering. 278
Eutro Group Holding Inc. announces that their subsidiary, Bio-Analytic Laboratories Inc., signs license agreement. 173
Exall Resources Ltd. receives work permit for Hislop-Beatty gold project. 198
FaxSav adds broadcast capabilities to low-cost Internet fax suite;Address Book and Cover Page Options Also Added in Latest Free Software Upgrade. 483
FaxSav adds scanning capabilities to cost-saving Internet fax services; turns PCs and scanners into "Virtual Fax Machines" for easy, cost-effective global faxing. 671
FDA proposed aspirin labeling information; reinforces benefits of Halfprin brand. 355
FEATURE/Do you have what it takes to lead today's corporations? 573
FEATURE/PCs and Other Electronic Devices Need to Investigate New DRAM Architectures. 734
FFVA Financial Corporation announces second quarter dividend. 137
Forward Industries enters into letter of intent to acquire Coast Manufacturing. 286
FRAX Inc. Launches CMS Interactive Training 1.0 For Workgroup Technology Corp. Customers; PDM Training Product Speeds CMS Training, Implementation; Reduces Costs, Time, Productivity Losses. 802
Harbinger Corp. realigns existing executive management team's responsibilities - new focus prepares company for continued growth. 585
Haskel International declares fourth quarter cash dividend. 146
Hauppauge Introduces Win/TV-Cinema Pro: The Industry's First Windows 95 Plug-And-Play Board for TV-In-A-Window And Other Digital Video Applications. 463
Hitachi PC Announces "Ricochet-Ready" Agreement with Metricom; Leading-Edge Technologies Expand Mobilized Computing Offerings to Include Wireless Internet Access. 840
HMT Technology Withdraws Offering. 213
HP Expands Windows NT Education Services With Introduction of UNIX System/NT Integration Workshops; 60 Percent of HP's UNIX System Education Customers Will Need UNIX System/NT Integration Training Before 1998. 891
HP Realigns Computer Sales Around Customer Segments; New Consumer Organization Reaches Out to Individuals, Small Business/Small Office. 830
HP To Optimize Baan IV BackOffice For Superior Performance On Windows NT; Enterprise Market Solution Available on Both UNIX Systems and NT Platforms. 799
IBM adds Lotus Notes mail to to the next version of OS/2 Warp; Notes Mail complements other exciting features in OS/2 Warp. 1301
IBM introduces family of open workgroup printers; aggressively expands printer line with four inexpensive, feature-rich network printers. 1567
IMAGICA ENTERTAINMENT to acquire MIT-F/x Inc. -- Larry Mitchell Productions. 541
Imperial Metals - First Concrete Poured at Mount Polley. 398
IMSI Joins AT&T WorldNet Service in Offering Internet Access with New EZ Language CD-ROM. 700
INACOM CORP. SIGNS SALES AGREEMENT WITH SOFTNET SYSTEMS; SoftNet Systems to sell Lucent Technologies products in Chicago market. 289
Infocorp Director Resigns. 327
InMedica receives patent for non-invasive hematocrit technology. 150
Innotech Announces $9M Private Placement of Special Warrants. 492
Integrated Systems Reports First Quarter Results; Revenues Increase 25 Percent Over Last Year Earnings Increase 55 Percent. 924
Intek, Simmonds Capital and Securicor Sign Definitive Agreements for 3-Way Wireless Merger. 649
Interactive Flight Technologies reports first quarterly revenues of $1.6 million in the fiscal second quarter. 663
Intercargo Corp. hosts contractual liability forum. 421
Intergraph announces ModelView upgrade and price reduction. 614
Intergraph announces new pricing for its building design software for Windows 95. 446
Intergraph announces PipeGen Plus with Personal ISOGEN Software. 556
Intergraph's FRAMME Software Runs on MicroStation 95. 585
International Training Rinks Makes Share Offer. 555
Interpool makes announcement. 1055
Iomega Announces IomegaReady Program; IomegaReady Supports Partners In Making Iomega Products Industry Standard. 519
Iomega Delivers New Level Of Mobility With Zip Drive Accessories; Rechargeable Power Pack And New PCMCIA SCSI Adapter Latest Additions to Zip Product Family. 614
Iomega Reaches New Level of Acceptance with Broadening Industry Support; Company Has OEM Relationships With Several of the Top PC Vendors - see note 1. 1253
Iomega Unveils New Internal Zip Drive for Mobile Computers; New Zip Design is Viable Storage Solution for Laptop PCs. 529
Jabil Circuit third quarter earnings quadruple. 1610
Judith M. Curr named senior vice president and editor-in-chief, hardcover and mass market books, at the Ballantine Publishing Group. 685
Laramide Agrees to $4.4 Million Special Warrant Placement. 149
Learning Tree Training Advantage Program Boasts 85 Corporate Partnerships; 45 New Training Advantage Partners Come on Board Since January to Utilize Learning Tree's IT Educational Programs. 618
Leitch Technology Corporation Announces its Financial Results for the Year Ending April 30, 1996. 824
LORAL PROVIDES NINTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE IN INTELSAT VII SERIES. 398
Magellan Search Guide Showcased on CNET'S SEARCH.COM Site. 513
MCI ANNOUNCES NEVER BUSY FAX SERVICE; New 800-Based Fax Service Provides Broad Array of Delivery Options. 349
Measurex Reports All-Time Record Results in the Second Quarter Net Income Per Share Rose 100 Percent. 1106
Medical Imaging Centers of America Inc. signs agreement in principle with Diagnostic Imaging Services Inc. to be acquired for $11.50 cash per share. 331
Microsoft Visual C++ now competes with Delphi Client/Server suite and PowerBuilder. 1025
Montgomery Securities Initiates Coverage of Garden Botanika, Inc. with a BUY Rating. 169
Montgomery Securities Initiates Coverage of Novoste Corporation with a BUY Rating. 229
Moody's upgrades rating on non-enhanced general obligation bonds of Minnetonka Independent School District No. 276, Minnesota to Aa1 from Aa. 308
Mustang Software announces Wildcat! Interactive Net Server offering commerce gateway, Web conferencing, file libraries and site e-mail features. 726
Nanometrics ships NanoSpec 5500L fully automated thin film metrology systems for flat panel displays; product configuration expands. 413
National Bancorp of Alaska announces cash dividend. 112
National SOHO association goes paperless; Eliminates printing, postage, mail delays with services over Internet. 420
Network Specialists Inc. launches ESP -- Enterprise Storage Partnership Program; Innovative program offers VARs one-stop training, certification and marketing support for building and reselling multi-vendor enterprise storage systems. 746
New business recovery facility provides Charlotte area businesses end-to-end recovery solutions. 550
New CrossComm RiserSwitches boost network performance at Inmar; Largest processor of retail coupons in US moves to Fast Ethernet backbone. 814
New telecommunications system streamlines public utility; Executone gives customers control of service response. 437
New York's got a Squeeze Box and the planet ain't sleepin' tonight! Sensory Networks(TM) launches the world's largest internet broadcasting network; Squeeze Box! - The hottest LIVE event in New York City - will kick-off the network's official debut. 961
No fuel surcharge planned by Roadway Express. 283
Northern Plains Oil Corporation - Change of Directors and Change of Control. 121
Now Software Ships Synchronization Software for Pilot Handheld Computer and Now Up-to-Date; Now Synchronize keeps contacts and schedules on the Pilot connected organizer synchronized with new Internet-enabled Now Up-to-Date for Windows 95. 680
NYNEX Introduces 1-800-54NYNEX for new, easy-to-use calling cards. 516
Objectivity & OpenCon Demonstrate Industry-First Network Management Application at Supercomm; Objectivity Inc. Teams with Motorola to Deliver TMN Solutions. 478
Ohio Edison Company elects Guy L. Pipitone vice president in the Company's Generation and Transmission Group. 662
Ohio Edison Company elects Guy L. Pipitone vice president of the Company's Generation and Transmission Group. 662
Olicom wins certification for its line of IBM server adapters as part of IBM PC server compatibility program. 406
OnTrak Systems Adds Three Key Technologists For CMP Polisher Program. 494
OpenVision Technologies Enhances WindowsNT Offering; Announces Industry's Only Product Available for NT Application Failover. 430
Oppenheimer Capital L.P. reports 31.7% increase in net income per unit (excluding the Quest Sale) for the 1996 fiscal year and 39.2% increase for the fourth fiscal quarter. 1073
Panasonic Notebook PC supports Sigma Designs MPEG chipset; MPEG Video PC Card enhances multimedia functionality for CF-62 notebook computer. 272
Peerless provides IBM with key technologies for new network printer family; Peerless solutions helps IBM tackle market with high-performance, feature-rich printers. 616
PERSONNEL GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. ACQUIRES COMPUTER RESOURCES GROUP. 307
Pogo announces redemption of its 8 percent Convertible Debentures due 2005. 295
Protection One announces addition of new director. 332
Pryon Corp. Receives European Market Clearance for SC-300 and SC-210 Capnographs - CE Mark Self Certification Status. 574
QMS announces $3,999 QMS magicolor WX Color Laser Print System; Color Laser, First of New Generation of Low Cost, High Performance Print Systems for Windows. 1346
QMS Announces New 1200 dpi QMS magicolor CX; Easy Upgrade Available for Current QMS magicolor CX Owners. 1359
Ralcorp Holdings to close portion of its Ralston Foods Battle Creek Plant. 662
Ralph E. Bailey named chairman of Clean Diesel Technologies. 467
RENAISSANCE RAISES ADDITIONAL CAPITAL. 344
REPEAT/CyberMedia announces beta availability of Oil Change software; ''digital oil change'' updates PCs automatically over the Internet; ends the problem of buggy, outdated software. 937
Research report on customer satisfaction is now available for electric and gas utility customer service managers. 372
Rite Aid founder Alex Grass elected chairman of Hebrew University Board of Governors. 210
RMI Titanium Company establishes office of chairman. 263
Robert J. Novello elected to board of directors. 168
SAP in Health Care: R/3 Gains Momentum As Providers Adopt Enterprise Suite. 1054
Scanning patent issued to LaserSight; laser manufacturers notified. 298
Seiko Instruments and Light Source Combine Technologies for Color Printer Market; ColorPoint 830 PS-TE and 835 PS Dual-Technology Printers Ship With Colortron II Color Calibration Tool Under 90-Day Free Promotion. 652
Shareholders approve reorganization of Hercules International Funds. 303
Sharp announces first XGA multimedia notebook computer with advanced super high aperture LCD technology; High performance PC-9080 notebook offers 50% brighter LCD in 1024 x 768 format. 1331
Shoney's, Inc. announces second quarter earnings per share of $.15. 2092
SHOWBOAT TO SPONSOR PROFESSIONAL BOWLERS ASSOCIATION SENIOR TOUR KING OF THE HILL, $1 MILLION SHOT. 575
Simware makes it easier for corporations to implement business application on the Net with new Salvo Quickstart Program; Software, training, application customization, discounts and product credits help Webmasters open legacy applications to Web browsers. 721
Six Flags announces launch of on-line web site; the site custom tailors the perfect Six Flags vacation. 495
South West Property Trust announces additions to Las Vegas & DFW apartment communities & completes two San Antonio developments. 422
Southwire Sponsors Southface Energy and Environmental Center Southwire Donates Funds, Products to "Environmentally Friendly" Demo Home. 496
Startech Environmental signs sales agreements with $100,000,000 potential. 259
Starwood Lodging signs definitive agreement to sell Bourbon Street Hotel and Casino. 227
Swisher International announces addition to national accounts program. 157
Tangram Announces the Release of Asset Insight Providing Immediate Value Through Intelligent IT Asset Tracking. 426
TCM To Present Exclusive Double-Feature Of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME This Friday Night; To Launch HUNCHBACK Website Tomorrow. 390
TeleVideo Inc. makes impressive showing at COMDEX; new products stimulate interest with major industry players. 375
TENERA and British Rail "BR" Business Systems Announce Intent to Form Strategic Partnership. 415
TENERA Announces New Vice President of Business Development. 291
The 1996 Softletter 100 places Bentley as fourth fastest growing on software listing; Company trails only Netscape and two others in growth rate, far outpaces all other CAD/CAM vendors. 641
The Canton Industrial Corp. sells Internet virtual mall for $15 million. 337
The Care Group subsidiary officially settles U.S. government suit. 323
The PC Industry's First End-User Intercast Receiver To Be Shown At PC Expo New York. 477
The Ultimate Software Group Inc. obtains new equity financing from investor group led by J.P. Morgan. 563
Thomas M. Comer appointed executive vice president and chief operating officer of Aon Risk Resources. 232
TransTechnology announces completion of the acquisition of Pebra's hose clamp business. 139
U.S. Bancorp selects Fujitsu-ICL as vendor for supermarket banking program; 200 ATMs to be installed in supermarkets throughout the Northwest. 462
Unisys Federal Systems awarded $280 million Social Security Administration - IWS/LAN contract. 523
Unisys Plans To Include Iomega's Zip Drive In Its PCs; Zip Expected To Be Standard Feature In Select Aquanta PCs And Option Across Entire PC Line. 470
United Airlines CEO outlines vision for U.S. - Japan air transportation agreement. 422
Universal Internet Access Brought Closer; JCC's iBox Makes E-Mail And Web Browsing As Easy As Turning On A TV Set. 927
URI announces major reserve acquisition and expansion plans. 463
UST Corp. announces definitive agreement to purchase twenty Baybank and Bank of Boston branches. 576
UST Corp. declares increased quarterly dividend. 129
UtiliCorp CEO praises partnership. 239
Vital Signs, Inc. Enters Into Marketing Alliance With Utah Medical Products, Inc. 322
Vividus Introduces Web Workshop; First Ever Web Page Creator Just for Kids. 831
Warner Bros. Studio Stores plans nationwide kickoff to accompany release of James Dean postage stamp on June 24. 465
WEB Office, the First Web Authoring Suite. 297
WEEKS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES 1.3 MILLION SQUARE FEET OF INDUSTRIAL ACQUISITIONS AND DEVELOPMENT. 1557
White Pine strengthens commitment to Digital's Windows NT Alpha Platform; Ships Enhanced CU-SeeMe for Windows NT AlphaServer systems; Plans Alpha NT client support; Joins Digital's Internet Innovators Program; Alpha powers White Pine's LIVE Internet broadcasts at PC Expo. 642
Whole Foods Market to acquire Fresh Fields in transaction valued at approximately $135 million; conference call at 10 a.m. CDT today. 770
William Flowers appointed vice president of Blue Cross of California. 274
Xircom to create independent wireless LAN company through management buyout. 780

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