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Articles from Business Wire (May 8, 1996)

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A.H. Belo directors re-elected at annual shareholders meeting. 212
Acclaim Entertainment and Classics International Entertainment announce broad licensing agreement. 475
Accounting software developer State Of The Art Inc. announces management changes. 370
ADAC Laboratories Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan. 469
AFP Imaging reports results for third quarter fiscal 1996. 426
Alaska offers Reno for $39 and eliminates advance purchase restrictions. 196
Alydaar Software (OTC BB) enters into strategic alliance with the $60 million HexAware Technologies to provide a low cost, comprehensive Year 2000 conversion program. 440
Amwest Insurance Group Inc. announces first-quarter results. 720
Another Record-Breaking Year for Mom on AT&T Network as Company Projects 137 Million Calls on Sunday, May 12. 410
Arequipa Resources Ltd. - Pierina Pitting Results. 422
Ariely Named Israel's Leading Ad Agency In Revenues and Profitability. 277
Ascent Logic Corporation's RDD-100: Systems Engineering Software for Australian Students; Joint statement issued by University of Technology, Sydney in Sydney and Ascent Logic Corporation in San Jose, California. 543
Assard Named President of Textron Lycoming. 257
Atrix announces Korean distribution agreement. 145
Bank Of America Announces New SBA Promotion. 376
Bank of America Jammin' Hoops Camp returns to Los Angeles area; Compton, Inglewood, Pasadena to host three-day events in July. 433
BASF acquires Zeneca's Textile Colours Business. 621
Bellcore EXCHANGE magazine depicts rebuilding of telecommunications industry. 294
Blue Cross of California public benefit plan approved by WellPoint stockholders; $3 billion to go to charitable foundations. 686
Bluestone announces support for FastCGI. 362
Boyds Wheels reports record first quarter earnings; net income advanced 126% on 46% higher sales. 461
BPU approves modified contract with American Recycled Fiber. 273
Brock International, Inc. announces "breakthrough" pricing plan -- "Fully Enabled Pricing" to make enterprise computing more appealing. 453
Broderbund Conducting Search for Chief Executive Officer; Douglas Carlston to Remain Chairman of the Board While Continuing to Direct Company's Expansion into On-Line Areas; Bill McDonagh to Remain President and Chief Operating Officer. 378
BTG Employees Honored on Immigrant Americans Day. 566
BTI Reports First Quarter Results BTI Reports First Quarter Results. 492
Business Objects to Provide Powerful, Safe Access Solution for SAP R/3 Data; Leading decision support tools vendor to provide starter kit for integrated query, reporting, and OLAP on SAP R/3 Information Systems. 864
C-Cube MPEG-2 Encoder Chipsets to be Used by DiviCom to Deliver Core Video Technology for EchoStar DBS Program; EchoStar Program Uses Both Encoding and Decoding Technology from C-Cube to Deliver A Robust End-to-End Digital Video Broadcast System. 561
Cadbury Schweppes' satisfactory start to 1996. 353
Cade Industries Inc. announces 49% increase in first quarter earnings over same quarter, 1995. 248
Cadmus Communications declares dividend. 117
California Micro Devices Completes Turn-Around Year with Record Q4 Revenue; Cautious About Q1. 1387
Calumet Bancorp, Inc. completes common stock repurchase. 99
Canadian Government Offers Tirex Loan of up to $500,000 Canadian Dollars. 517
Canadian Leader Announces Exploration Updates. 701
Canadian Occidental Petroleum reports record first-quarter production, cash flow and net income, declaration of quarterly dividend and shareholder approval of a 2-for-1 share split. 1455
Cara Operations Limited - Fourth Quarter Operating Results Reflect the Divestiture of Grand and Toy and Refocusing on Core Food Service Businesses. 753
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Wins MasterCard International Account. 199
Cartaway Resources - Labrador Drilling. 411
Cash Can Incorporated is Alive and Well! 153
Catalytica Fine Chemicals Inc. Announces $15 Million Investment by Pfizer. 452
Centurion Mines establishes in-house drilling capability and completes 17 exploration drill holes. 467
Chart Industries awarded $1.0 million contract from Hughes Aerospace. 283
Chattanooga Summit Hosts First Virtual - Onsite Conference. 723
Chip Gibson named president and publisher of Crown Publishing Group and an executive vice president of Random House Inc. 414
Cintech Announces Record 3rd Quarter Sales Growth and Break-even Earnings; Core ACD Products Now Sold Through Nortel. 685
CliniCorp Inc. announces the resignation of Gerard A. Herlihy as president and chief operating officer. 89
Coin Bill Validator, Inc. to take second quarter charge; Early success of new product line leading to write-down of excess and obsolete inventory. 223
Colorado Springs Domino's Pizza manager Named National Manager of the Year. 241
Command Software and Integralis, Inc. combine products to provide the first mail gateway effective against Internet-borne e-mail viruses; Testing confirms that a combination of F-PROT Professional and MIMEsweeper prevents e-mail attached viruses from entering LANs through the Internet. 642
Compass announces purchase of San Antonio Bank offices. 354
COMPTRONIX CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS. 690
Computer Curriculum Corporation Expands Market Reach and Charts Direction for Adult Education Software Development; K-12 Education Leader Builds on Vision of Community-Wide, Lifelong Learning. 651
Computers furnish the foundation for Mother's Day festivities; Amdahl computer systems will help mail greetings, connect phone calls, print cards, and make dinner reservations throughout North America. 592
Consoltex Announces First Quarter Results. 1163
Cox Communications announces first quarter financial results for 1996. 2756
Cox Enterprises, Inc. announces registration statement covering Cox Communications, Inc. Class A Common Stock. 593
CP&L shareholders meet. 1174
Dayton Domino's Pizza manager receives national award. 201
Dendrite International acquires a European Company. 893
Devon Group announces financial results. 890
DI Industries, Inc. announces signing of definitive merger agreements for Equity Infusion and acquisition of ultra heavy rig equipment. 547
Dialogic ships VRSoft speech recognition software; Provides a cost effective automatic speech recognition solution for global markets. 536
Domino's Pizza names Safe Driver of the Year. 333
Don Jones new Respironics director. 267
Dow Jones adds 6,700 corporate profiles to its PIR Data Wire. 379
DRCA Medical announces earnings on record first quarter revenues. 296
DTS reports third quarter 1996 results and announces major contract. 724
E.K. GAYLORD II NAMED VICE CHAIRMAN OF GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY. 350
El Callao Mininig Corp. -- Private Placement. 269
Electronics Communications Corp. subsidiary wins FCC auction for wireless telephone service in three states. 322
Enhance Financial Services Group reports record quarterly operating earnings per share; Announces conference call. 1415
EPA reaches agreement with T.H. Agriculture and Nutrition Company, Inc. and Elf Atochem North America, Inc. on plan to cleanup Superfund site in Montgomery, Alabama. 280
Ericsson announces financial results. 1739
Ericsson holds Annual General Meeting. 267
Expeditors first quarter earnings per share increase 15 percent. 534
Faulding subsidiary receives FDA approval to market diflunisal tablets, oral pain and anti-inflammatory drug. 186
Faulding subsidiary receives FDA approval to market diflunisal tablets, oral pain and anti-inflammatory drug. 185
FEATURE/Discover Geneva's Artistic Vitality with a Special Package and Exhibition at the Hotel du Rhone. 512
FEATURE/Video Business/Chilton EXPRESS Poll shows growing awareness in the next revolution predicted for consumer entertainment electronics industry. 340
First annual "Friends of Janie" memorial run scheduled for June 8; Kaiser Permanente serving as title sponsor. 339
First Quarter 1996: Majority of Hospital Revenue Bond Ratings are Confirmed Similar Number of Upgrades (9) and Downgrades (12). 968
Fortune Petroleum Corp. seeks to clarify recent public statement from Texoil. 327
Franklin Advantage Real Estate Income Fund Declares Final Dividend. 140
Franklin Select Real Estate Income Fund Declares Interim Second Quarter 1996 Dividends. 212
FRED'S SIGNS DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO MERGE WITH ROSE'S STORES, INC.; REPORTS 5% HIGHER FIRST QUARTER SALES. 389
Frontier Airlines April traffic; load factor up 15 points. 249
GammaLink Extends Leadership in International Computer-Based Fax Market with Industry First Support for Korean Language and New International Product Approvals; Originator of Computer-Based Fax Announces Support For Hangual: Expands Global Presence Via Four-Line Fax Board Approvals in United Kingdom, Netherlands, Sweden, Italy and Iceland. 624
Genta Inc. announces first-quarter 1996 results. 778
GeoCities Celebrates Anniversary with Hollywood & Vine Online Celebrity Challenge -- TV Stars Join Event to Benefit AmFAR -- Grand Prize is Trip to Hollywood. 386
GlobaL Pharmaceutical Corporation announces 1996 first quarter financial results. 535
Gloria Jean's moves corporate headquarters to Monterey, Calif. 346
Governor Signs Critical Legislation for California's Small Businesses. 358
Group Long Distance announces third quarter results: Gross revenues increase 32%. 620
HANSON INDUSTRIES AND GOVERNMENT SAFETY AGENCY ANNOUNCE "LET THEM THROUGH...IT COULD BE YOU"; National Campaign Aims to Change Attitudes Toward Emergency Vehicles. 428
HEARx raises $30 million for national expansion. 339
HOLLYWOOD CASINO CORPORATION AND PEPSI-COLA FORM AN ALLIANCE THAT'S A SURE BET; Largest National Retail Promotion Between Soft Drink Company and Gaming Corp. 936
HSI TO WITHDRAW 2.9 MILLION PRIMARY SHARES IN HSI PUBLIC OFFERING; AMOUNT OF PUBLIC OFFERING TO BE REDUCED. 573
Hudson General - Debentures. 328
Hughes selected by U.S. Air Force for Desktop V contract award. 335
Hyde announces first quarter results. 1244
Hypercom Announces U.S. Preview of Merchant/Customer Loyalty Application; Loyalty Application is a Tremendous Success in Hong Kong. 288
Integrated Process Equipment Corp. receives $15 million of orders; Successfully Completes SEMATECH Benchmarks On Next-Generation 676 CMP Tool. 379
Interactive Services Association offers capsule look at business and legal implications for developing interactive media. 462
INTERCEL COMPLETES OFFERING OF SENIOR DISCOUNT NOTES. 228
INTERCEL COMPLETES OFFERING OF SENIOR DISCOUNT NOTES. 228
Interleaf acquires the learning alliance; Acquisition highlights move by the document management leader into business applications. 510
International Rectifier launches new FETKY technology for high-density power converters. 551
International Verifact Inc. appoints new chief executive officer. 270
International Verifact Inc. reports first quarter results. 598
Internet Banking Is Here Today: Tandem Computers Showcases the Online Banking Solution Developed for Scandinavian Financial Center. 750
Intervisual Books reports first-quarter results. 407
Invacare Corporation responds to Sunrise Medical statements regarding dismissal of lawsuit and awaits decision of FDA. 215
Investment Bank Merger Creates Industry Leader. 529
Irvine Sensors jointly marketing new memory unit with Cray Research. 434
ISOCOR's N-PLEX wins "Best Internet Product" award; intranet/Internet server software sets public performance benchmark at EMA'96. 517
ITC Microcomponents Inc. Announces Internet Initiative. 448
Jan Bell Marketing Inc. reports April retail sales. 144
JCP&L races in/sponsors Tour de Sol Electric Car Road Rally. 870
JNR Resources - Property Option Agreement. 218
John McKinney named national accounts manager for Melita International. 243
Keithley sponsoring Oldest Instrument Contest. 415
Kenonic Controls becomes Gensym Systems Integrator for real-time process optimization applications. 328
Kinross Gold Corporation Announced Results For Three Months Ended March 31, 1996. 2615
LabVIEW Software Helps Teach Visitors Critical Thinking Skills at Boston's Museum of Science. 1176
Latest E&Y Kenneth Leventhal Survey: Affordable Housing Markets Heat Up -- And Prices Rise -- Quickly; Oklahoma City Displaces Dallas as Most Affordable Housing Market; San Francisco Still Costliest. 1128
LeaRonal reports 25% increase in annual earnings; Board of directors increase quarterly dividend by 16%. 320
Legal and Effective Employment video training series released by Coastal Human Resources. 439
LER.D) Leroux Steel: Additional Information on the Issue of Debentures. Correction Notice 174
Leroux Steel Files a Preliminary Prospectus for an Issue of Debentures. 294
Linda's Flame Roasted Chicken completes $2,000,000 private placement; Proceeds will be used to fund the company's newly formed subsidiary, National Home Guaranty. 381
Lockheed Martin Astronautics makes commitment to SDRC's I-DEAS Master Series software. 369
Lomak doubles earnings per share. 718
M.A.I.D. announces two board appointments. 447
Marcam Chairman and co-founder Paul Margolis to retire from operating management; Move concludes company's successful management transition; Will continue as chairman of board of directors. 600
McColl joins Cousins Properties. 215
Mecklermedia Reports Results for Second Quarter 1996; Significant Paid Circulation Growth for Internet World Magazine; Spring 1996 Internet World Sells Out San Jose Convention and Civic Centers. 824
Medis El Ltd. announces new CellScan applications in cancer and autoimmune disease. 624
MGI Software to Receive $4.8 Million Financing from Select Investors. 489
Micronetics Wireless signs Compucon to distribute its standard wireless components in North America and Europe. 192
MicroStrategy and ACNielsen Announce the Industry's First Open ROLAP Solution for Retail and Consumer Goods Manufacturers; World's Largest Provider of Business Information Selects MicroStrategy's Tools. 614
MIDCOM Communications Inc. announces expansion of sales network. 361
Moody's Revises Rating on Palm Beach County School District, Florida to A from A1. 300
Morrow Snowboards reports first-quarter results. 693
Mossimo reports record operating results for 1996 first quarter; sales increased 45 percent. 773
MOVIE GALLERY ANNOUNCES J. STEVEN ROY PROMOTED TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. 328
Multi-Corp Completes Private Placements. 261
Multi-Market Radio to add third Myrtle Beach station; $1.1 million for WMYB-FM. 425
Murphy Oil Corporation makes announcement. 88
Mylan reports year end earnings. 799
NAL Financial Group closes on commitment from Cargill Financial for warehouse credit line of $75 million. 198
NATIONAL AUTO FINANCE FORMS AUTO FINANCING ALLIANCE WITH FIRST UNION. 380
National Power PLC makes announcement. 98
National Semiconductor to Purchase Assets of Cirrus Logic PicoPower Product Group. 718
National Survey Shows Why Many Women Who Struggle With Substance Abuse Don't Get Help; Shame and Inability to See Need for Help are Key Obstacles. 1291
NCT's Top Down Surround Sound named winner of Design and Technology Award from Automotive and Transportation Interiors. 462
NEC Unveils Plans to Introduce Ultimate Gamer PCs With Stunning 3-D Graphics and Top Performance For Arcade-Quality Gaming; Ensures Commitment to the Gamer Market Through Strategic Partnerships With Key Technology Providers -- 3Dfx, ATI and Intel. 771
New Mexico and Arizona Land Co. reports first quarter 1996 earnings. 219
New software utility facilitates installation and operation of newer and larger IDE/EIDE disk drives; Quick Disk now available from Unicore Software. 625
NEW WORLD COFFEE REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1996; Loss from Operations $0.19 per Share vs. $0.70. 570
Newell declares quarterly cash dividend on its Common Stock. 113
NICE 1Q96 revenues rise 83 percent to $8.1 million; Net income up over four-fold; EPS $0.09. 680
NORTH AMERICAN VACCINE, INC. COMPLETES SALE OF $86.25 MILLION OF ITS CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED NOTES. 171
Northwest Pipe Co. announces definitive agreement to acquire Thompson Pipe & Steel Co. 380
O'CHARLEY'S REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS; RESTAURANT REVENUES UP 20%. 713
Ocal Announces First Quarter Results. 1010
Offshore Logistics, Inc. announces earnings for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 1996. 321
ONYX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Initial Public Offering. 206
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe Opens Singapore Office; International Finance Practice Now Has a Base in Asia. 1051
PACCAR establishes dramatic market share increase in South Africa. 398
PALM HARBOR REPORTS GAINS FOR FISCAL 1996. 613
PDT Inc. begins clinical trials in ophthalmology. 376
Peoples Telephone Company, Inc. Announces First Quarter Operating Results. 491
PERSONNEL GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. REPORTS RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER. 595
Philip Morris corrects and replaces previous announcement. 106
Physicians Health Services reports first quarter results. 780
Pinnacle Resources Announces First Quarter Results. 346
Poseidon Minerals Ltd. - New President Appointed. 169
Praxair enters Oxygen supply agreement with India's Kalyani Ferrous Industries. 389
Precision Specialty Metals Inc. makes announcement. 142
Premier Laser seeks FDA clearance for argon laser teeth whitening process; reduces total treatment time to one hour. 343
Projectavision indicates that it is on schedule for product launch. Calendar 373
Prominent hospitals and clinics around the world purchase Acuson's revolutionary new Sequoia ultrasound systems; New York Hospital, Mayo Clinic, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Diagnostic Ultrasound Associates and Massachusetts General Hospital among first 38 orders. 487
Qualix Group acquires Colorado-based data access management company; enterprisewide data access management technology to enhance the QualixHA Solutions line of high availability products. 493
Questar Exploration Closes Private Placement. 180
R.R. Donnelley Financial Implements Internet Web Site Using EMC Storage Systems; Leading Information Provider Stores Critical Internet-Based Financial Data Warehouse on EMC Open Systems Technology. 417
RADCOM ATM Analyzer First To Support IP Switching from Ipsilon Networks; IP Switching fast becoming a mainstream technology. 654
RADLINX announces RADIUS security for its remote access servers--provides remote access protection, authentication and password control. 453
Rainforest Cafe Inc. reports first-quarter net income of $.06 per share. 622
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. makes announcement. 201
Respironics directors elect vice president. 179
RFSI Files Shelf Registration. 145
Ritchie Bros. brings auction action to North Carolina. 426
Robert Goldberg Resigns as President of Mindscape. 333
Rocket Science Games reaches stratospheric heights with an out-of-this-world E3 line-up. 791
RTZ Chairman Confident of Long Term Growth Prospects. 1219
RWI forms joint venture to provide Internet-based information services in China. 478
SatCon Technology awarded $100,000 to design hybrid-electric vehicle flywheel motor; SatCon to design a hybrid-electric vehicle flywheel motor for the Department of Energy. 254
Scientific Technologies Inc. Reports First Quarter 1996 Earnings. 432
SCORE BOARD NAMES BARRY BOOKMAN EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER; James C. Robinson Named Vice President, Marketing and Business Development. 513
SCP POOL CORPORATION EXPECTS TO REPORT 1996 GAINS. 465
Scudder launches new Emerging Markets Growth Fund. 712
Sertindole shows promise in schizophrenia. 659
SFX Broadcasting announces proposed offering of Senior Subordinated Notes due 2006 and Series D Cumulative Convertible Exchangeable Preferred Stock due 2007. 310
SHL names eastern region vice president. 349
SNC-Lavalin Group Increases Sales and Net Income in First Quarter (Part 1 of 2 - Financial Tables to Follow). 713
Southern California Chip Lovers Trade Departing Eagle For Familiar Granny Goose; Granny Goose Foods Inc., Oakland, buys Eagle distribution system, saves more than 100 Southland Jobs. 363
Stella Bella Corp., USA; Stella Bella gourmet coffees now available in Southern California's largest supermarket chain. 298
Sun Sportswear Inc. reports increase in earnings for the first quarter of 1996. 341
Synbiotics Corp. reports first quarter results -- Revenues climb 21%; earnings per share hit 28 cents. 547
Synergistics announces 50% increase to production capacity of Syncure for 1996. 196
Tadiran Telecommunications announces first quarter 1996 results; quarterly sales increased by 14% to $114 million; exports rise by 60%. 1216
Tesco Controls extends OEM agreement for USDATA's FactoryLink Enterprise Control System. 476
The Care Group reports first quarter results. 333
The Freight Connection Inc. announces the expansion of its network by adding an Atlanta-based sales office. 293
The Oregon State Employees' Benefit Board renews contract for nurse telephone counseling with EMC2. 323
The Pioneer Group, Inc. reports first quarter 1996 financial results. 877
Thomson Financial Services acquires securities industry daily from fiduciary communications; Publication to join the American Banker Bond Buyer Division of Thomson Financial Services. 387
Tombstone - Sediment Hosted Gold Deposit to be Drill Tested. 311
TRANS WORLD GAMING CORP. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER RESULTS; Company Appoints Andrew Tottenham to Board of Directors. 689
Transcend Services, Inc. announces $5.75 million credit line agreement with Silicon Valley Bank. 177
TresCom International reports record first quarter revenue; quarterly minutes of use grow to more than 100 million. 453
TROY 24 ppm MICR printer based on HP LaserJet 5Si -- 'printer of choice for large workgroups'; check printing in networked environments. 545
TRW IAI successfully demonstrates new Hunter relay payload. 560
Tyco Toys files Registration Statement. 237
U.S. Industries completes additional sale of Spartus assets; Sale of Waltham Clock trademark and inventory for $1,000,000. 165
U.S. officers' reputation tarnished, law enforcement heads believe: overwhelmingly cite media reports as unfair. 586
Ultramar Corporation announces acquisition of wholesale petroleum products business in Northeast United States. 279
USA Network Brazil to launch May 10; Premiere night lineup to feature Robert DeNiro in "Cape Fear". 342
USLIFE Income Fund, Inc. declares quarterly dividend. 86
Vical and Pasteur Merieux Connaught expand naked DNA vaccine collaboration. 603
Wave Interactive Network to support Microsoft's initiatives to establish standards for certification of electronic software distribution; WIN to use ESD standard for its CablePC service. 707
Weld willing to trade construction workers' jobs for chance at U.S. Senate job. 278
WellPoint stockholders approve recapitalization. 403
Western Publishing shareholders approve acquisition of controlling interest by Warburg, Pincus Investment Group; Richard E. Snyder Becomes Chairman and CEO; New Board Named; Company Changes Name to Golden Books Family Entertainment. 524
Weyerhaeuser Mortgage Co. enters into first ever agreement with one of Mexico's largest banks; becomes first foreign entity in Mexico's mortgage servicing market. 290
WideCom Introduces Industry's First Software Package To Allow Large-Format Engineering Document Distribution Across the Internet. 666
Winpak Ltd. Announces Consolidated Results. 158
Worldtalk announces first quarter results; revenue increases 82% from Q1 1995. 760
Wyeth-Lederle Files With FDA, Seeking Clearance For Use of Acellular Pertussis Vaccine in Infants. 478
XPEDITE SYSTEMS REPORTS RECORD FIRST QUARTER RESULTS; Revenues Increased 152%. 433

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