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Articles from Business Wire (April 16, 1997)

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"A Visual Shopping Experience" - Beauty Bytes Emporium. 385
"Members Only" signs large product licensing agreement for mainland China. 510
1997 first quarter operating results and date of special meeting of shareholders announced by Amphenol Corporation. 368
4FRONT SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL, INC. WINS $2 MILLION IN HELP-DESK CONTRACTS. 432
A.M. Best lowers Mid-Continent Life to "B" (Fair), puts rating under review with negative implications. 424
ACNielsen Reports First-Quarter Results Performance Improves, Turnaround Remains on Track. 1230
ACS becomes first Paradyne HotWire Partner to deploy high-speed DSL services in the Pacific Northwest. 925
ACT Networks announces third quarter results; revenues are highest in the company's history. 986
ACT Networks announces third quarter results; revenues are highest in the company's history. 986
Adaptive Solutions and Mitek Systems release first joint product. 537
Additional patent protection received for Patriot microprocessor. 507
After record year, venture capital industry positioned for a healthy future. 635
AirTouch Launches Powerband Digital Service in Metro Detroit; Nortel's CDMA Equipment Overlaid onto Ericsson Analog Network. 638
Alabama National BanCorporation announces first quarter results. 782
Alaska Airlines corrects wording in "double miles on selected routes" release issued April 14. Correction Notice 259
Allergan reports first quarter results. 1948
ALR reports net income increase of 58% for its second quarter of fiscal 1997. 1188
AMBANC Corp. announces move to NASDAQ National Market. 151
America's fastest growing companies raised prices by less than one percent in past year, reports Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. 1041
American International Petroleum reports financial results for 1996. 449
Americana Hotels and Realty announces 1996 year-end financial results. 282
AmeriCredit Corp. announces record third quarter operating results. 748
Amgen files suit against Transkaryotic Therapies and Hoechst Marion Roussel; Amgen obtains additional EPO product patent. 335
Amistar Corp. announces financial results. 217
Amoco certifies DataCard POS solution. 502
Ampace announces authorization to repurchase company stock. 240
APF Energy Inc. Takes-Up Shares of Bayridge Resources Limited. 198
Applied Power's Barry Controls Aerospace receives order for Active Tuned Mass Absorbers. 326
Arvin first quarter EPS exceeds analysts' expectations; reports record first quarter sales. 1102
Asante introduces new Web-Enabled switches to address needs of intranet users; intranet switch hardware gains new level of integration with Microsoft Windows NT through IntraSpection Web-Based management software. 1256
Ascolta Training Co. acquires Inacom Educational Services Co. 345
ASI Solutions Incorporated Commences $10.8 Million Initial Public Offering of Common Stock. 274
Aspen Bancshares' record first quarter earnings up 9%. 1182
ATEC Group signs Continental Capital & Equity Corp. 273
Atlantic Coast Airlines reports profitable first quarter 1997 results. 904
Aviation Distributors, Inc. Announces Plan to Expand Warehouse Facilities and Move Headquarters. 384
B.Y.G. and major shareholders close acquisition of YGC. 614
B/E Aerospace Delivers 16g-Certified Seats For 104th Aircraft. 573
Backgrounder: Internet security and privacy threats inspire comprehensive countermeasures in new CyberMedia CyberWall software. 1501
Ballard Medical Products reports record second quarter and six months sales and earnings. 223
Bank of Marin releases third stock dividend and reports record earnings growth for first quarter 1997. 323
BankAmerica First Quarter Earnings. 3508
Bard Reports First Quarter Results; Announces New Disease State Management Structure. 760
Barrack, Rodos & Bacine files suit against Informix Corp. and certain officers and directors alleging material misstatements and false financial statements. 444
Benthos stockholders elect Coughlin. 198
Bergen Brunswig announces performance- based agreement with Northwestern Medical Corp.; contract validates Bergen's advance toward true one-stop shop. 433
Bergen Brunswig announces performance- based agreement with Northwestern Medical Corp.; contract validates Bergen's advance toward true one-stop shop. 433
Best Pacific Resources Acquires 95 Percent of Outstanding Common Shares of Spirit Corporation. 383
BKC awarded ISO 9001 and JAN S approvals. 174
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Not Party to Settlement Talks. 464
Boardwalk continues to report record breaking results. 409
Bowridge Announces Normal Course Issuer Bid. 241
BTG Wins $128 Million State Department Contract. 474
BUSINESS WIRE: The Official Wire Service For The 1998 Goodwill Games. 505
Cablevision, ITT sign definitive agreement for sale of 50 percent stake in Madison Square Garden. 326
Cadiz Land Co. Inc. subsidiary completes bond offering. 502
Cal Water announces record first-quarter results, dividend declaration and shareholders' vote at annual meeting. 609
California Microwave reports third quarter results. 858
Canam Steel Corporation Acquires Sun Steel of Washington State. 232
Candela opens cosmetic laser center in Egypt; Joint venture within Cairo's Al-Salam Hospital. 385
Capcom's Mega Man 8 generating Mega Sales. 409
Capstone Pharmacy to supplement information in shelf registration statements. 209
CardioVascular Dynamics receives FDA approval to launch Lynx catheters in the United States for coronary use. 627
Castelle announces first quarter results. 987
Castelle announces Roy Prasad as president/CEO. 288
CD Radio makes license payment. 154
CENTRAL PARKING CORPORATION TO SELL 50% INTEREST IN ST. LOUIS PARKING GARAGES TO EQUITY CAPITAL HOLDINGS, L.L.C. 307
ChemTrak names new chief financial officer. 272
Cherokee licenses brand name to Vantex of Japan. 360
Cholestech Corporation and AmeriSource Health Corporation Announce Pharmacy Distribution Agreement; Proprietary Cholestech L.D.X System will enable pharmacists to provide better patient care. 834
CIBER announces record 3rd quarter results. 672
Citation reports record sales and earnings for 2nd quarter. 775
Citibank and VeriFone Launch New Era in Consumer Banking; VeriFone's Personal ATM and VeriSmart to be Introduced in New York Smart Card Effort. 603
Clayton Homes reports another record quarter. 298
Clorox reports record third quarter results; Armor All acquisition helps drive an 18 percent increase in total shipments; sales climbed 16 percent, earnings per share were up 10 percent. 1140
CNF Transportation Inc. reports record first quarter earnings. 1155
CNN Interactive to launch Reservation Desk, on-line travel booking service, in conjunction with Internet Travel Network. 928
Colgate Reports Record First Quarter -EPS up 18% to $1.12 vs. $.95 - 6% Unit Volume Growth. 986
Colonial BancGroup Declares Dividend Payment. 160
Community Bankshares reports record quarterly earnings, declares common stock dividend. 1069
Compaq's First Quarter Earnings Increase 66 Percent; EVA More Than Triples. 1002
Compass Bancshares announces record operating earnings for first quarter 1997. 2388
CompScript announces 1996 results. 1034
CompuCom Announces 1st Quarter Earnings and Revenues. 727
Consolidated Stainless reports operating results for 1996 year. 593
Cooper Tire announces first quarter results. 667
Correcting fifth paragraph in Texas Instruments release. Correction Notice 313
Counsel Corporation announces combination of Capstone Pharmacy Services and Pharmacy Corporation of America will create largest U.S. independent institutional pharmacy. 885
Covance opens new office in Latin America. 413
CPSC, Century Products Co. announce retrofit campaign to repair TraveLite SPORT Strollers model numbers 11-171, 11-181 and 11-191. 280
CSL Lighting completes trade mission in Middle East. 302
Cummins Engine reports first-quarter profit-before-tax higher than fourth quarter on lower sales. 615
CyberGuard Reports 192% Firewall Unit Growth and 64% Revenue Growth over Prior Year. 847
CyberMedia announces new "CyberWall" software - blocks Internet security and privacy threats. 641
Cyrix reports first quarter results; Company returns to profitability with stronger than expected results. 794
Cytel discovers potent immunostimulant for use in vaccine development. 647
Daimler-Benz To Offer Mandatory Convertible Notes. 647
DC DiagnostiCare Inc. Acquires Four Diagnostic Imaging Clinics in Victoria, B.C. 254
DeCrane Aircraft Holdings Inc. announces initial public offering. 221
DG Systems introduces new online system for order entry and tracking. 596
DG Systems reports 143% revenue gain for first quarter 1997. 808
Diadem clears SEC registration. 173
Diamond Head introduces ImageBASIC for DOCS Open. 973
Diamond Head introduces ImageBASIC for FileNet. 1017
DIGEX announces OC-12 network expansion in Washington, D.C.-metropolitan area. 572
Direct mail goes on-line with new direct e-mail campaign software from Arial Software. 385
DOCUMENTUM announces record revenues for first quarter 1997; Enterprise deployments and new Web products drive growth. 711
Dow Jones Declares Quarterly Dividend. 149
Dow Jones shareholders elect four new directors. 222
DSP Communications announces financial results for first quarter and outlook for second quarter 1997. 856
DSP Communications to buyback up to two million shares. 245
Dynacor Mines - Acari: More Than 10 Veins Identified. 307
Eagle BancGroup Inc. announces first quarter results. 1065
Easton Minerals Limited - Positive Drill Results In Nevada. 444
Elsinore Corp. announces that shareholder group has filed Schedule 13D. 159
EMASS announces new automated tape library for open systems. 471
EMASS corrects AML/S capability in release issued April 15. Correction Notice 471
Encore reports year end financial results; OEM discussions continue. 438
Equipe establishes two European offices. 346
Etec Systems Inc. announces new product MEBES 4500S. 678
Family Bargain Corp. announces promotion of two senior officers to executive vice president. 255
Fibreboard reports first quarter results; acquisitions drive strong growth in revenues and income from continuing operations. 1086
First Alert, Inc. announces new management additions; Douglas H. Kellam appointed Vice President of Marketing; Edward J. Tyranski appointed Vice President of Operations. 334
First enrollment period for NJNG's Natural Solutions supplier choice pilot program is closed. 401
First Financial Holdings Inc. reports earnings up 21% during second quarter. 979
First Southern Bancshares declares dividend. 92
FirstFederal Financial Services Corp announces stock split and effective increase in common dividend. 492
Foothill Independent Bancorp earnings increase 37 percent; first-quarter earnings announced. 351
Fortune Petroleum Corp. announces South Lake Arthur Exploratory Well fails to reach primary objective. 243
Funimals Pet Enterprises Inc. press release. 201
Galileo Technology introduces PCI "Swiss Army Knife"; PCIntegrator PCI interface chip gives system designers a new level of integration. 577
Game Financial Corporation wins casino contract. 236
Gartner Group report reveals that wholesale distributors must reinvent their business to survive the impact of the Internet. 633
GenRad reports first quarter results; Revenue, earnings, orders and backlog at highest levels in eleven years. 801
Gensym introduces Fault Expert 2.0 for increased network availability and service levels. 600
Genta announces a revised exception ruling from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel. 628
George Hendrick III to lead Progressive Strategies' Advisory Services. 426
Getty Communications adopts Digimarc watermarking system for its largest on-line Photo collection. 452
Gigabit Ethernet technology leader, Bernard Daines, featured in Newsweek. 449
Gleason reports first quarter results. 705
Globex Mining Enterprise Inc. Retains Bunting Warburg Inc. as Agent to Raise Up to $18 Million to Finance the Acquisition of Gold Capital Corporation. 338
Goleta National Bank announces record first quarter earnings. 484
Gothic Energy Corp. signs letter of intent to acquire Pittencrieff. 205
Grolier Educational Publishing selects PLS technology to power new, innovative Internet service. 623
H.E.R.C. Products announces conversion and placement of majority of Class A Convertible Preferred shares. 241
Harcourt General to commence cash tender offer for National Education Corporation at $ 19.50 per share. 424
Harris Savings declares dividend. 88
Health Care Financing Administration awards VIPS National Medicare Claims Processing System contract. 500
Health Systems Design Corporation signs software agreement with Ohio Government. 310
Healthplex reports results for the year ended December 31, 1996. 186
High tech Costa Mesa ad agency announces new hires to support growing client list. 270
High-tech veterans William Reich and Janet Hart join Cerulean Technology's executive management team. 736
HOLOSOFX Inc. enters into Workflow-BPR Remarketer Agreement with IBM. 552
Hyperion Software Posts Strong Third Quarter Performance. 987
IDT promotes Randy Frederick to vice president of logic products. 568
IDT Signs Agreement with Cable & Wireless. 399
Ignite ready to play in 1997 with launch of seven new PC games; Ignite's gaming label, Inscape, is targeting adventure, action and strategy games. 1080
Independence Federal declares dividend. 94
Intellicall appoints new sales executives; New vice president and sales director lead charge into regulated pay telephone markets. 330
Intermind Corporation to demonstrate its NC-friendly push technology at Oracle's OpenWorld in Tokyo. 341
International Airline Support Group reports net earnings. 932
INTERSHOP Communications, the award-winning electronic commerce software developer, announces the release of INTERSHOP Mall 1.0. 647
ITEX Canada acquires Quebec based barter exchange. 230
ITW reports record first quarter 1997 results. 555
J & J Snack Foods Corp. announces jury verdict. 301
Janex International Inc. reports fiscal 1996 results; sales below 1995; loss reported. 585
JJFN Services Inc., Boca Raton, reports 3rd quarter fiscal 1997 results. 486
Key Educational Award for Typing Instructor Deluxe. 394
Kmart and B.A.S.S., Inc. Sign Strategic-Marketing Partnership Agreement. 803
Kodak president describes expansive role for new Eastman Software subsidiary at AIIM '97 trade show. 418
KPMG announces R2I toolkit and methodology to speed delivery of Oracle applications in middle market. 884
Krantor reports fourth quarter and year end results; achieves profitability from operations in fourth quarter '96. 618
Kronos announces second quarter results board approves stock repurchase program. 944
La Teko Resources 1996 year-end results. 882
Laramide Resources Ltd. - Phase 3 drilling expands Cerro Colorado Gold Deposit. 424
Leasing Solutions announces stock repurchase program. 218
Legato announces first quarter 1997 results. 1051
LightPath Technologies, Inc. and Eagle Optoelectronics to Develop Optical Device to Increase Data-Carrying Power and Versatility of Networked Computer Systems. 548
Logicon awarded Defense Information Systems Agency contract. 225
Lombard announces PC Quote sponsorship to reach internet-savvy investors. 358
Lucent Technologies Declares Quarterly Dividend. 101
Lycos launches United Kingdom Web Navigation Center. 514
M.A.I.D reports increase in share holding. 196
Magna Reports Lower First Quarter Net Income; Decrease is a result of a $12.5 million charge associated with a single credit. 1500
Mail Boxes Etc. selects new Chilean master licensee. 287
MarkWest Hydrocarbon Inc. selects chief financial officer. 215
MediaLogic ADL's award-winning tape libraries receive full certification to support Spectra Logic's "Alexandria" backup library software. 267
Medical Manager Corporation announces appointment of Chief Operating Officer. 343
Metris reports net income up 101 percent. 2054
MicroTel International, Inc. announces closing on sale of common stock and warrants for $5 million. 299
MicroTel reports 1996 results, including fourth quarter charges; Future financials to be those of merger partner, XIT. 957
Mitek Systems Inc. and Parascript LLC complete agreement to develop Financial Document Processing software solutions. 456
Mobile Climate Control Industries Inc. Acquires Pivotal Technology. 596
Motion Works announces television series special effects contract. 348
Motorola announces investment in @Home Network; investment marks addition to Motorola CyberSeed Venture Program. 404
Motorola signs $200 million supply contract for cellular equipment and services in China. 450
MuniMae announces 1997 first quarter dividend of 34.5 cents per share. 539
MuniMae announces 1997 first quarter results; Net income increases 40% from first quarter of 1996. 641
N.E.T. reports results for fourth quarter and fiscal year 1997. 1053
National Instruments announces record first quarter revenues. 747
National Sanitary Supply Co. reports first-quarter earnings. 539
NetFRAME Systems reports first quarter results. 576
Newalta Announces First Quarter Earnings Growth of 95 Percent. 266
NHancement Technologies Inc. chosen as voice processing vendor for Western Wireless Des Moines & Oklahoma City markets; Voice Plus, Inc. subsidiary provides service and equipment to VoiceStream PCS markets. 417
Nokia's success in the Russian cellular market continues. 237
Northern Crown Mines - Zapote Deposit Yields Highest Values to Date. 747
nStor Technologies reports first quarter revenues and earnings. 818
Odessa Closes $350,000.00 Private Placement. 115
Olicom reports record earnings for first quarter 1997. 1029
Omega announces Franke, Eden and Korman re-elected at annual shareholders' meeting. 183
On-Point Technology Systems Inc. reports year end profit. 937
ONBANCorp reports first quarter earnings per share increase of 18%. 1571
One-day nurses' union strike has little effect on Kaiser Permanente medical services. 513
Osicom Technologies Announces Fourth-quarter, Year-end Conference Call. 191
Osicom Technologies Reports Fourth Quarter Results. 1124
Pacific Capital Bancorp announces record first quarter earnings for 1997. 898
Pacific Forest Reports Dramatic Improvement in First Quarter Results. 957
Pacific National Bank announces a 35 percent increase in earnings for the first quarter of 1997. 487
PeopleSoft delivers Supply Chain Collaborator; Freeware to link trading partners now available via World Wide Web. 938
Performance Technologies Introduces New Family of PCIbus LAN, WAN and Mass Storage Solutions. 498
Perpetual Bank, A Federal Savings Bank, reports second quarter earnings. 498
PG&E Corporation positioned for growth. 1337
Philip Morris reports first-quarter results; Net earnings per share up 15.9%, to a record $0.73 per share; Net earnings up 13.3%. 3177
Phillips Pipe Line announces plans to construct new pipeline, terminal in Texas;. 294
PhoneTel Technologies extends tender offer for shares of Communications Central. 176
PhotoDisc expands global presence; opens office in Germany and strengthens international management team. 607
Pinto Creek, Arizona, will be enhanced by diversion, contrary to American Rivers' Claims. 391
Plexus announces availability of ImageFIRST Office. 426
Plexus announces availability of imaging and workflow product lines on NT. 492
Plexus announces the availability of 32-bit version of Application Designer. 508
Plum Creek announces new vice president. 167
Polar Air Cargo inaugurates B747 freighter service to Manchester, United Kingdom. 197
Precision Drilling amends offer for Kenting; Offer price of $9.10 per share. 468
Premier CDN Enterprises - 1997 Third Quarter Results. 460
Proffitt's, Inc. makes announcements regarding newly acquired Herberger's Division. 598
Protein Sciences Corporation announces financing agreement. 407
Radnor Holdings reports first quarter results. 372
Raychem Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter Fiscal 1997. 1863
Raytheon selects Signal Technology as high power amplifier supplier for T3 H Transportable Tactical Satellite Communications Terminals. 197
Redaurum Completes Private Placement. 154
REPEATING/CyclOPSS Corp. and Columbia/HCA to install CyclOPSS' Ozone Healthcare Laundry System in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. 591
RJR Nabisco Annual Meeting Of Shareholders. 171
Roadway Express declares dividend. 171
Rockwell's Network Access Division Upgrades ATM SAR Controller Chip, Reports Success of Traffic- Management Architecture. 1269
Rolland Profits From Specialty Products. 1253
Sale of IPC shares. 122
SanDisk Announces First Quarter Revenue and Earnings. 849
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool and General Mills, Inc. Partners In U.S. Project. 215
Scangraphics reports 1996 results. 394
Scangraphics secures $5,200,000 private placement. 318
Scheduling Software, Web View Schedules and Cyber Dollars. 506
SERVICE MERCHANDISE ELEVATES GARY WITKIN TO CEO; RAYMOND ZIMMERMAN TO REMAIN AS CHAIRMAN. 428
Shaman closes 1,600,000 share offering of common stock at $4.97 per share. 483
Sierra Semiconductor reports first quarter revenue and profits. 775
Sirtech signs with Telstar for exclusive North American rights. 368
South Crofty Holdings - Modest Positive Cashflow from Operations Recorded. 594
SouthFirst announces quarterly dividend. 243
Sovereign declares quarterly cash dividend. 186
Spintek Gaming announces Daniel W. Bower's appointment to advisory directors board. 411
Sportsline USA, Inc. Files Registration Statement for Initial Public Offering. 296
Standard Register announces record revenue and profit. 636
Statement from Samsung Electronics. 492
Straight Line Enterprises acquires Silence snowboard brand expanding company's cross seasonal sporting goods lines. 675
SUGEN, Inc. and Hoechst Marion Roussel sign agreement on an oral cancer drug candidate. 481
Superior Court judge dismisses appeal and upholds approval of California RailFill Systems' Mesquite Regional Landfill. 519
Swift Transportation Co. Inc. reports record revenue, earnings and earnings per share for first quarter of 1997. 357
Symmetricom Announces Stock Buyback Program. 171
Systems Xcellence sharpens its focus on core business and signs agreement with Canaccord to raise $8.5 to $10 million. 335
Taco Cabana announces share repurchase authorization. 173
Tel-Com Wireless Cable TV Corp. reaches agreement to restructure primary debt, adds new director. 282
Telegen achieves major milestone for future production of flat panel displays; commercial sales of TDL's flat panel displays should occur during 1998. 394
TEP receives approval to issue $131.8 million of tax exempt pollution control bonds. 240
Tests show Java runs fastest on Intel processors; Published findings show the world's most popular processors are best for Java. 568
Thanks to Oil Change technology, CyberMedia will make its Cyberwall Software a "versionless" subscription offering; Keeping up with the bad guys: protection measures mandate frequent updates; online link makes them effortless. 511
The Baan Company And Hyperion Software Join Forces To Bring World Class Financial Applications To Market. 1128
The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results. 1453
The Bon-Ton Stores announces new financing agreement. 195
The India Fund Inc. and The Asia Tigers Fund Inc. joint press release. 825
The Leap Group acquires Y A R Communications: global advertising and Internet agency. 723
The New York and Presbyterian Hospitals Care Network Landacorp Solutions; Maxsys II Paves the Way for Successful Managed Care. 423
Times Mirror Announces Decision To Combine Legal and Medical Publishing. 506
TLC The Laser Center Inc. Announces Additions to Senior Management Team. 330
Torrent Capital Corp. announces proposed major transaction. 364
Transaction Network Services Inc. reports first quarter 1997 results. 390
Trident International introduces Inkjet printhead for high resolution and wide-area printing applications. 429
Trigon annual meeting focused on future. 744
TriQuint Semiconductor Inc. announces first quarter results. 493
Trojan Technologies Inc. releases second quarter results. 280
TRW Space & Electronics Group Plans Major Hiring for Third Consecutive Year. 475
TSMC, USA Names New Director, Strategic Marketing; Roger Fisher Joins Company's Management Team. 391
TVI Pacific Inc. - Panaon Exploration Results. 951
U.S. Bioscience awarded National Cancer Institute contract. 215
U.S. Robotics' Total Control Enterprise Network Hub Out-Performs The Competition In Third Party Performance Testing. 594
UNIAX completes $2 million pilot line for polymer light emitting displays; company also announces corporate partnerships. 596
VeriFone Announces First-Quarter 1997 Results: 30 Cents Per Share, Net Revenues of $116.0 Million. 1440
Verilink Corp. announces sales and earnings for quarter ended March 31, 1997. 718
Video phone brings families closer; Besides strollers, cribs and creamed carrots, 8x8 will show ViaTV Phone at Baby & Toddler Expo. 370
Viewlogic Systems reports record first quarter results. 905
Virgin Interactive announces more than 25 games in development for console and PC platforms in 1997/1998; leading international interactive entertainment publisher will showcase titles at industry's Electronic Entertainment Expo in June. 846
VISX, Incorporated announces financial results. 358

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