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Articles from Business Wire (November 21, 1996)

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12 New BofA Branches In Lucky Stores. 247
3Com to support Lucent Technologies' 56 Kbps modem technology for Internet and WAN applications. 597
3Net announces name change and share consolidation. 311
A Time to Remember. 442
ACC Consumer Finance Corp. completes subordinated notes offering. 247
Accel Partners Joins Fabrik's Board of Directors. 327
Access Health Elects Systems Integrators CEO to Board of Directors. 588
ACCLAIM ENTERTAINMENT ROCKS NINTENDO 64 WITH TUROK: DINOSAUR HUNTER. 958
Accugraph names new VP for North American Sales. 359
AccuMed successfully completes TracCell clinical trials; Files results with FDA. 560
ACCUSTAFF REPORTS POSITIVE OUTLOOK. 291
ADVANCE/Central and South West Corp. unit signs exchange agreement with Philippine utility MERALCO. 465
Aerojet Azusa and Sacramento Facilities Achieve ISO 9001 Certification. 322
Agrium Moves to Retire Viridian Debt Pending Amalgamation of the Companies. 496
AK STEEL ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW FACILITY "TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN". 405
Alan Lapidus joins CLPI management team. 368
Alfacell stock to trade on the NASDAQ Stock Market; announcement made at the company's annual stockholders' meeting. 420
Alignis announces expanded TMCA agreement. 151
Alignis sign agreement with Guardian Resources. 157
Alyn to open production facility in January; management "on track" for significant revenues starting second half '97. 550
Amcor's US$200 Million Euro-Commercial Paper Program. 202
American Diversified Group Inc. announces expanded commitment from Emerging Trends Linkages Corp. 135
American Re Corporation stockholders approve acquisition by Munich Re. 132
AML Communications Inc. announces new 140-watt multicarrier cellular amplifier. 217
Applewoods announces new distribution agreement in Ireland. 140
Applied Intelligence Group, Inc. Shares Now Trade on Nasdaq SmallCap Market. 315
Applied Materials Announces Results for Fiscal 1996; Orders of $4.3 Billion, Sales of $4.1 Billion, Income of $599.6 Million. 1359
Arc Communications and Tostitos Fiesta Bowl enter into Internet Partnership. 332
ArcSoft announces PhotoMania for Windows; combines photo editing and photo e-mail for $39. 278
ARI reports first quarter up 48 percent over last year; third consecutive quarter of revenue growth. 949
Armbro Enterprises Inc. Third Quarter Financial Results. 266
AT&T expands marketing channel: enters alliance with Shaklee; Shaklee distributors to market AT&T residential services nationwide. 424
Atkinson Unit Receives Notice to Proceed with Phase II Power Plant Modernization Program. 206
Atlanta Gold Corporation announces results from shareholder meeting. 565
Autodesk Reports Third Quarter Results. 427
AVIC Group assets rose to $20.1 million in second quarter from $8.2 million at end of first quarter as first cellular venture receives Chinese approval. 301
AVL Scientific Corp makes announcement. 210
Avnet elects new corporate officers. 153
Bay View Capital Corporation Announces Monthly Financial Highlights. 586
Beau Canada Update - Medicine Hat Battery, Helmet Drilling, Upward Revisions. 258
Beneficial Corporation announces authorization of share repurchase program. 226
Beneficial Corporation Announces Dividend. 221
Berkley Petroleum Reports Continued Rapid Growth. 491
Best Data introduces Fast Ethernet Adapter. 471
Billing Information Concepts Reports EPS of $0.29 for the Fourth Quarter. 761
Bio-Plexus takes steps to requalify for NASDAQ listing requirements. 133
BKC Semiconductors announces 1996 fiscal year gain. 239
Bonnel Growth Fund pays out early dividend. 346
BOOKS-A-MILLION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS; Revenues Up 32% to a Record $64.5 Million 21 New Superstores Opened to Date. 617
BREED declares quarterly dividend. 141
BUMI-1 WELL DISCOVERS FOURTH MAJOR GAS FIELD. 650
Cadillac Fairview and Markborough Properties refinance Fairview Mall. 359
CamVec Corporation reports 33 percent increase in 6 months earnings per share. 1040
Canbra Foods - Special meeting of shareholders update. 283
Canrise Resources announces financial and operating results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 1996. 572
Capital Media forms joint venture with Mirror Group. 212
Capital One Bank issues $600 million of asset backed securities through J.P. Morgan. 162
Carrington Laboratories Introduces Diabetic Product Line. 461
Castelle Completes Acquisition of Ibex Technologies. 342
Catherines Stores Corporation reports third quarter results. 842
CellNet Data Systems and Siemens Measurements Ltd. Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Radio Technology Licensing. 640
Cellular One launches prepaid calling card service. 492
Centennial Technologies, Inc. to commence trading on the New York Stock Exchange. 88
Centrefund Completes $60 Million Convertible Debenture Financing. 115
Century Telephone Enterprises, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend. 95
Champion International Corporation declares dividend. 113
Chaparral Resources Inc. makes announcement. 589
Checkmate announces further growth and changes in organization. 284
Chile's Enersis S.A. offers $800 million of securities in the Yankee market through J.P. Morgan. 525
Citibank establishes NYSE-listed ADR program for Deutsche Telekom AG. 339
Class action suit filed against Donnkenny. 559
Cognex receives purchase order for $1.9 million from Therma-Wave. 272
COMDEX/Industry leaders partner with SystemSoft to provide thousands of solutions to common PC problems. 1068
Compaq Performance Benchmark Rates Top Ten Enterprise-Class Results. 878
Compaq Reduces U.S. Prices Up to 15 Percent on ProLiant 2500 Server Models. 1153
CompScript, Inc. announces third quarter results. 1323
CompuTrac, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results. 607
ComStream to incorporate OpenTV technology in set-top boxes for Panasonic. 496
Continental American Transportation reports loss in 1st quarter. 857
Continental Announces Purchase of Warrants From Air Partners. 107
CooperVision Inc. and EyeSys Technologies Inc. collaborate on marketing partnership. 330
Corporate Vision, Inc. announces third quarter results. 263
Correcting figure in financial table of Westvaco earnings release issued Monday, Nov. 18. Correction Notice 257
Correction: Petro Plus Inc. Annouces Five Oil Well Drill Program Underway. Correction Notice 230
Country Maid Foods income increases. 244
CSC Continuum announces COLOSSUS license. 378
CSC releases ''Common Sense'' Validation methodology for enterprise and document management systems; first of its kind for SAP R/3 in the life sciences industry. 643
Daimler-Benz launches asset securitization certificates. 364
Delta Natural Gas Co. reports financial results; declares dividend. 195
Derlan Industries Limited - Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividend. 84
Design Analysis Associates Inc. announces ATM SONET/SDH Physical Layer Interface Module for 622.08 Mbps and 155.52 Mbps line rates. 386
Design Analysis Associates Inc. announces high performance embedded i960Hx CPU Module. 316
DMR-TRECOM Creates Year 2000 Practice Following Big Wins with Multinationals. 352
Double Day Inc. Announces Earnings. 190
DPT Announces Its New Release of BSD OS Driver Support at Comdex/Fall '96 Booth L2762-LVCC. 525
Eagle Hardware & Garden reports 122% increase in after tax income from operations. 1158
Edmark launches Mighty Math Club on the World Wide Web. 1278
EFTC introduces APM. 261
Encue Capital Corp. Corporate Update. 477
Engineering Information Village wins IIA/Online Access SCI/Tech HotShots Award. 434
ESC Envirotech - Statement of Claim. 465
EXSORBET INDUSTRIES, INC. CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES ISSUED MAY, 1996 ARE 95% CONVERTED. 265
Fast-growing APC receives investment for Baltimore-Washington PCS system. 478
Federated 1996 philanthropy tops $3.4 million in Northeast region. 681
FINGERHUT ANNOUNCES MARKETING ALLIANCE FOR ITS SUBSIDIARY METRIS COMPANIES INC. 274
Flanders Reports Record Q3 Earnings of $865,000, Up 183% Over 1995; Nine Month Earnings, Including Precisionaire on a Pro Forma Basis, were $4.3 Million on Combined Revenues of $95.9 Million. 501
FONAR Announces Dealer Distributor Agreement With National Imaging Resources. 354
Ford selects Logica in $42 million service supplier tiering deal; one of largest ever single contract wins for Logica. 557
Foster Wheeler is awarded $196.5 million extension of rehabilitation project at Polish power station. 332
Foster Wheeler Power Systems will upgrade U. of Minnesota heating plant facilities. 515
Fractured Fairy Tales: The Frog Prince Wins Newsweek Editors' Choice Award for Children's Software. 916
FRANKFURT AIRPORT TO BE FIRST SITE FOR CNN AIRPORT NETWORK OUTSIDE THE U.S. 304
Fujifilm opens major distribution center at company's Greenwood, South Carolina manufacturing complex. 464
Furon reports sharply improved operating results for third quarter; pre-tax earnings rise 38 percent. 812
GAME FINANCIAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES CONTRACTS WITH FOUR CASINO GAMING PROPERTIES. 253
GAME FINANCIAL CORPORATION NAMES PETER GUIDERA AS SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE. 261
GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE WORD RECORDS AND MUSIC FOR $110 MILLION FROM THOMAS NELSON. 693
Gencor Industries Inc. declares five cent per share cash dividend to Common Stock shareholders. 119
Genesis Health Ventures reports record fiscal 1996 results. 840
Genesis Health Ventures signs letter agreement with NewCourtland Inc., a subsidiary of The Presbyterian Foundation for Philadelphia. 600
GenRad adds to its suite of automotive solutions with the introduction of a module to test electronic control units in manufacturing environment. 242
GeoNova hits a gold zone on Borduas-Martel. 426
Gerber Scientific reports second quarter operating results. 715
Global Internet Corp. announces new officers & directors. 538
Goodwill Industries launches full-service temporary employment agency. 381
Gothic Energy Corp. announces third quarter results. 567
Great-West Lifeco Inc. Announces Further Normal Course Issuer Bid. 249
Growth prompts Celcore to expand staff;three bring extensive telecom, technical expertise. 416
GTE Media Ventures chooses Clearwater as first site to offer "warp speed" Internet access with new cable modem service. 978
Gymboree Play Programs Photo Contest Celebrates "Learning Through Play"; Win First-Year College Funding. 404
Hawthorne Joins Acme as Director, Investor and Public Relations. 148
HealthPoint Licensed to Use Clinical Reference Systems; Patient Education Modules in HealthPoint ACS. 661
Helix BioPharma Announces Discussions with Leading Canadian Clinic Regarding the Administration of Ampligen. 369
Holly Products announces second quarter results and substantial reduction of losses. 294
Holly Products corrects earnings statement. Correction Notice 337
Hot Topic Inc. reports record third quarter and nine-month results. 777
Hyundai Places $117 Million Order with Applied Materials; Order for Hyundai's First U.S. Fab Specifies Advanced Technologies for 64Mb, 256Mb DRAMs. 403
ICS Announces Next Fast Ethernet Chip; Integrated Circuit Systems' 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet PHYceiver Targets Repeater Applications -- Model ICS1891. 523
Illinois Superconductor Corporation announces warrant redemption. 181
Illinois welfare agency awards contract to Printrak for fingerprint ID system. 433
IMAS, Ltd. partners with Daxus Corp. to deliver information management solutions to key industries. 683
Industri-Matematik announces second quarter results; Strong license revenue growth. 1204
Information Management Solutions for Windows platform computing -- Phantech extends capabilities of information storage and retrieval. 305
Information Management Technologies announces resignation of CEO. 82
Integrated Process Equipment receives $16 million order. 438
Integrated Security Systems, Inc. to acquire Golston Company. 392
Integrated Surgical Systems Commences Initial Public Offering of Common Stock; Offering Increased to 1,525,000 Shares. 264
IntelliCorp joins industry effort for standard Modeling Language. 584
Interim Report For Nine Months Ended September 30, 1996. 1201
Internet Broadcasting System signs deal to create Channel 2000 for Los Angeles CBS TV affiliate. 457
Internet Retailer ONSALE is Top Shopping Site on the Web according to PC-Meter's Web Audience Rating Report; The Average Visitor Spends an Unprecedented 48 Minutes per Month on ONSALE's Site. 361
Intuit reports first quarter results, records one-time charge in connection with acquisition of Galt Technologies. 2578
J. Baker announces third quarter and nine month results. 775
Jan Bell Marketing Inc. adopts Shareholder Rights Plan. 435
Janex International Inc. reports third- quarter 1996 results; sales below management's expectations, loss reported. 575
JDA Software Group Inc. announces public offering. 155
Jersey Goldfields -- Drilling Commences at the Pilzhum Project. 415
Jim Hjelm's revenues rise 50 percent in 1996 fourth quarter. 183
Kai's Power GOO wins the "Best of What's New" and "Technical Excellence" awards. 569
Kmart and Sensormatic sign contract to accelerate source tagging. 609
Kodak signs Dennis Rodman for 'ADVANTIX' Holiday TV Spots. 277
Kushner-Locke's ''The Adventures of Pinocchio'' off to strong start internationally with more than $13 million in France and Germany. 310
Laboratory Corporation of America announces settlement with U.S. government. 933
Lamar Advertising makes announcement. 306
Laramide Acquires 30 percent of Aquiline Resources Inc. 124
Leading Developers of Computer-Based Fax Applications Pledge Support for Dialogic's GammaLink ISDN BRI Fax Platform; 16 Developers Pledge New Software Offerings Based on GammaLink CPi 200 BRI. 818
LEXIS-NEXIS service now offers business information from Dun & Bradstreet. 608
Life Medical Sciences anticipates increased royalties from Zimmer purchase of Sure-Closure System. 687
Little Switzerland Plans Caribbean and Alaska Expansion As Part of Long-Term Strategy. 442
Luxar first medical laser marketer to enter veterinary market. 310
Major health-care alliances announced: Kaiser Permanente with St. Vincent Medical Center and Catholic Healthcare West. 996
Major paging operator, Comunicaciones de la Sabana, implements first FLEX protocol-based system in Colombia. 330
Mansur Industries receives patent. 187
Marcus Theatres announces expansion into Michigan. 476
Marquette Medical Systems and Nova MicroSonics announce product development and marketing agreement. 320
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend. 125
Martin Lawrence Limited Editions Inc. announces third-quarter 1996 results of operations. 731
Matthews acquires rental lighting and grip assets of Duke City Studio; strategic expansion to Southwest. 460
MCI OPENS CALL CENTER IN VIENNA. 369
McLean Watson SOFTECH Fund Announces Major Funding Agreement with Media Synergy. 478
MDC Communications Corporation Commences Public Offering of US $125 Million Principal Amount of 10 1/2 Percent Senior Subordinated Notes. 354
Mecklermedia appoints Margaret Launzel-Pennes VP, group show director of Internet World Events. 466
Mecklermedia presents specialized day-long workshops at Fall Internet World '96. 478
Medical Alliance, Inc. Reports Record 1996 Third Quarter and Nine Month Financial Results. 449
METRIS COMPANIES INC., HOUSEHOLD CREDIT SERVICES FORM MARKETING ALLIANCE. 331
Mexico Gold Property Acquisition. 397
Microcom and Rockwell launch joint development center to deliver highest throughput 56 Kbps technology. 1415
Microelectronic Packaging announces results for third quarter, nine months; management and director changes. 1533
Microsemi Corp. Announces Fiscal 1996 and Fourth Quarter Financial Results; Strong Gains for 1996 Fiscal Year. 585
Microsoft Partnership Aids Premiere Success For Walsh. 335
Minefinders Corporation Private Placement Completed. 276
Moore and INSCI Form Global Partnership to Provide Electronic Document Technology to Moore Customers. 659
Motorola announces alliance with TekNow to develop open standard for two-way message entry. 488
MSU launches market leading technology to enable television users immediate access to the Internet. 555
Nabors Industries, Inc. Announces Fiscal 1996 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results. 973
National Commerce Bancorporation makes announcement. 273
Neoprobe announces the beginning of a multi-phase breast cancer diagnosis and treatment initiative. 723
Nestle USA signs three-year agreement with MCI. 479
New Fibre Channel RAID Products offer Terabyte Capacity at 200 Megabytes per Second Performance. 833
New Release Management Functionality Available with BPCS Client/Server. 545
New version of RFP software further boosts productivity. 332
NewCare announces nine months results. 202
Nintendo reasserts U.S. market dominance; Nintendo 64 sales shoot to No. 1 position. 556
Nokia expands Fujian GSM Network In China. 327
Northfield Minerals Inc. - Nambija Exploration Update. 196
NUKO Information Systems Inc. Receives Initial Order and Signs Agreement with TELUS Corp.; Nuko's Highlander System Will Support TELUS Broadband Interactive Video Network Strategy. 464
NVID announces successful completion of trade shows. 302
Oasis drills in Chibougamau. 157
OGY Announces Letter of Intent re. Property Acquisition. 341
OLSTEN Corporation anticipates lower fourth quarter net income of approximately $.20 per share. 835
Opawica Explorations Acquires Property in Argentina. 725
Oshkosh wins Phase I MTTR contract. 550
PaineWebber expands access to mutual fund portability through agreement with Smith Barney. 295
Paloma Petroleum Announces Financial Results for Nine Months. 322
Pamida Holdings Corporation Reports Sales and Operating Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 1997. 878
Penederm Incorporated Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan. 347
PeopleSoft Expands Operations on Five Continents; Global Presence Boosts Local Support for Customers Outside the U.S. 1244
PeopleSoft Launches Major New Release of Enterprise Solution; Global Functionality, New Products and Technology Delivered in PeopleSoft 6. 1343
Perma-Fix Environmental announces new deep well. 221
PERSONNEL GROUP OF AMERICA CONFIRMS STRATEGIC FOCUS. 306
Philips and Elekta in extensive radiotherapy collaboration; Philips substantial minority shareholder in Elekta. 320
Phoenix Duff & Phelps renames fund; new name, Strategic Allocation, represents fund's focus. 334
Pico Products completes $6 million private placement. 229
Pinnacle Financial board approves regular cash dividend. 163
PMC International Inc. enters into agreement for private placement of common stock. 214
Ponder enters into Middle East agreement. 253
Porta Systems Corp. makes announcement. 215
Premier Laser reports $2 million in 12-month laser sales for teeth whitening/composite curing. 537
Proffitt's, Inc. announces third quarter operating results. 972
Prologic Management Systems, Inc. appoints Donald E. Legnitto as Chief Technology Officer. 299
Proteus Environmental Inc. announces joint ventures. 577
Puma Minerals Announces Exploration Update. 502
Pursuit Announces Third Quarter Results - Flow-Through Share Issue Closed. 652
Q-Media Reports Record Revenue and Earnings in First Quarter. 480
R. Chaney & Partners II L.P. - Elk Point Resources. 184
RE: DMR Creates Year 2000 Practice - Cogni - Case Strengthens DMR Offering. 485
Rent-Way year end sets new records; Company positioned for continued expansion. 580
Ressources Dianor Inc.: Results Peru. 394
Revised effective date -- Guidant Corp. added to S&P 500 Index. 234
Riocan Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Acquisition of Three Ontario Shopping Centres. 283
RPT/Moore and INSCI Form Global Partnership to Provide Electronic Document Technology to Moore Customers. 659
Ruddick Announces a 14% Increase in the Regular Quarterly Dividend. 143
Ryan Reports a 150 Percent Increase in Consolidated Net Earnings for the Six Months Ended Sept. 30, 1996. 240
SAIC to acquire Bellcore. 593
Saks Fifth Avenue Opens New Store In Orlando. 304
Sallie Mae to redeem notes. 198
Seagate Storage Products Group Announces Vice President Promotions; Industry's largest manufacturer of disc drives and leader in the high performance market now positioning for leadership in the mobile products arena. 647
Secured Electronic Commerce has chosen the Transphone as a secure transaction device for both POS and Internet marketplaces. 105
Segue Software names Gareth Taube Vice President of Marketing; Software Quality Tool Vendor Strengthens Management Team with the Addition of Software Marketing Veteran. 411
Senvest Capital Reports Nine Months Results. 156
SEQUEL NET ACCESS MANAGER HONORED AS BYTE "BEST OF COMDEX" AWARD FINALIST. 447
Shop At Home Announces New Carriage Agreement With Superstation WWOR. 137
Sierra announces release of Lords of the Realm II. 359
Signal Technology Awarded $1.4 Million Power Supply Contract. 177
Sirios Resources : Sept-Iles : 321 Claims Staked in Seven Groups. 200
Southwall/Sunflex Signs Supply Agreement With Kensington Microwave Limited. 255
Spruce Falls Announces Record Earnings. 621
St Andrew Considers Open Pit Taylor Mine- Shoot Zone. 407
State Auto Financial announces regular cash dividend. 164
Statistical software leader SPSS completes acquisition of Jandel Scientific Software. 736
Stein Mart Inc. completes 1996 store opening schedule. 258
STELAX Industries Ltd. Announces Unaudited Second Quarter Financial Results. 225
Stockbrokers Society issues research report on Royal Silver Mines. 412
StreamLogic exchange offer consummated and NASDAQ National Market System listing requirements maintained. 505
SUBSTITUTE for BW0406 from Nov. 19, WIND-RIVER-SYSTEMS. 1396
Sunquest and Mount Carmel climb health care summit together. 357
Sunrise Technologies Announces New U.S. Patent Issue. 360
Tanisys Technology Signs Exclusive Agreement With Siemens Components, Inc. 582
Technical Communications reports increased sales and earnings for fiscal 1996. 306
Tekelec's EAGLE STP Enters Trial Evaluation With Bell Atlantic. 225
TekNow expands marketing staff. 365
Teltrend announces results for its first quarter of fiscal 1997. 597
Teltronics announces 9 month earnings. 276
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. Announces Third Quarter and Nine Month Results. 681
The Morgan Group, Inc. and Martin Fein Interests announce sale of Tucson Apartment Community. 307
The Original Levi's Store to Open in Portland. 386
Tidewater declares quarterly dividend on common stock. 104
Timberland appoints new manufacturing head. 358
Timbuktu Gold Corp -- Update. 360
Time Warner Inc. Declares Dividend. 153
Time Warner Inc. elects J. Carter Bacot to the board. 418
Times Mirror Reports Tenth Period Results. 993
Torrey Science awarded follow-on contract to develop wireless communications equipment for the comprehensive test ban treaty. 231
Toshiba's Cumulative Production of Ultrasound Systems for Medical Application Reaches 100,000 Units. 325
Trustmark National Bank makes announcement. 202
TSX Announces Second Quarter Loss; Records One-Time Charge to Downsize Texscan MSI. 917
TubeWORKS Inc. unveils the world's first active inflatable; all-new SkyDancers offer new way to advertise events. 329
Tularik Announces Advances in Patent Position Covering Novel Screening Assays and Key Therapeutic Targets. 448
Tully's Coffee to Open Four More Stores. 237
Tuscon Capital completes common share offering. 559
TVA will not continue litigation. 131
UniComp targets UK offshore sector. 352
UniHolding subsidiary signs contract with Zurich hospitals. 283
UnionBanCal Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend. 226
United Corporations Limited Declares Dividends. 116
United Dominion to Acquire Liberty Polyglas. 203
United Entertainment Corp. starts trading. 254
United Entertainment corrects stock symbol in news release issued earlier Thursday; UENT sted UNET. Correction Notice 254
US Diagnostic Inc. closes on purchase of five diagnostic imaging centers in Dayton, Ohio. 382
USTrails Inc. Completes Reincorporation in Delaware and Changes Name to Thousand Trails, Inc. 187

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