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Articles from Business Wire (June 26, 1997)

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3Com refreshes corporate Web site to reflect, facilitate growth; Long-term 3Com branding partner, Studio Archetype, completes redesign. 687
A&B third-quarter dividend authorized. 83
A&P makes announcement. 134
Abacan successfully tests Ngo No. 6 well. 195
Abacus Attains 100 Percent Ownership of Trio Broadguage Claims. 437
ABB Nuclear Plant Design Receives Certification From Nuclear Regulatory Commission. 365
ABB Signs Agreement with Korea Electric Power Corporation To Support Nuclear Power Program Over Next Ten Years. 244
Abington Bancorp declares cash dividend. 169
ABIOMED approves investment from Genzyme; Companies seek collaboration in new field of "Biosurgery". 649
Accel Financial Group Announces Completion of Initial Public Offering, Alberta Stock Exchange Listing, and Appointment of Director. 188
ADP to acquire payroll business of Royal Bank of Canada. 187
Advanced communications system makes the Gart Sports customer the winner. 561
Alcoa Building Products volunteers work side-by-side with dignitaries on habitat "blitz build". 672
Algonquin Mercantile Announces Subsidiary Dominion Citrus and Drugs Ltd. Successful in Suit Against Producom Holdings Inc. 86
AlliedSignal Amorphous Metals And Crompton Greaves Plan Next Generation Of New Energy Efficient Power Transformers. 618
Alpine Lace Highlights Opportunities In Rapidly Growing Home Meal Replacement Market At Annual Meeting. 579
AMERIANA TO REPURCHASE UP TO 300,000 OF ITS OUTSTANDING SHARES. 315
American Diversified Group Inc. announces additional sourcing for West Africa. 177
American Medical Response and International Life Support finalize their agreement merging ambulance companies. 279
American Radio Systems extends offer to exchange 11 3/8 percent Preferred Stock. 173
Apria Healthcare Grp Put on S&PWatch,Dev Re:Sale/Mrgr Plans. 227
Arakis announces nominations to the board of directors. 1506
Architects, Contractors and Builders Can Now Download CAD Layouts and Specs for Elevators, Escalators, Powerwalks From New Web Site. 731
ASARCO Announces $100 million share repurchase program and additional sale of Grupo Mexico L shares. 483
BCT International Inc. announces the results of its operations for the first quarter. 286
Bernard Chaus, Inc. Reaches Restructuring Agreement. 351
BHP issues profit report for year ended May 31, 1997. 431
Big City Bagels goes for a drive. 233
BIOLASE Technology ships first commercial production run of Millennium Dental Systems to Germany. 554
BioSafe completes $9-million private placement of convertible preferred stock. 411
Birman Managed Care, Inc.'s subsidiary secures major health plan contract with Imperial Palace Biloxi - Projected annual revenue in excess of $3,600,000. 462
Blue Stone Capital Reiterates STRONG BUY rating on Premier Laser Systems. 265
Bombardier Inc. -- dividends. 298
Brake Safe Distribution Agreement Signed With Leading MRO Company, Bowman Distribution. 258
Brazilian resources acquires remaining interest in Sabara Gold Property. 752
Butler National Corp. agrees to sell some of the intangible assets of its food distribution segment to a former officer. 356
Cachet Communications Inc. Announces Agreement. 187
CalPERS safeguards against errors in pension benefits. 613
Canadian 88 Energy Corp. Spuds Second Development Well at Waterton and Prepares to Spud Follow-up to Chedderville Discovery. 363
CanFibre of Riverside, Inc. -- Financial Closing Update. 288
Capital Corp of the West/County Bank to acquire three Bank of America branches. 367
Carey International announces record second quarter results; Revenues Increase 11.2%, Operating Profits Increase 24.7%. 768
Catalytica announces intention to declare a dividend in the form of a warrant to purchase Common Stock. 169
CDSI BAS wins contract to support the Department of Education PELL Grant Program. 281
CEM AWARDED FAVORABLE JUDGMENT IN PATENT LITIGATION. 277
CGI Awarded $10 Million Interac Contract - CGI will manage Interac Association's Central Network Management Facility. 306
CIBER announces letter of intent and comfort with current quarter. 287
CinemaStar Luxury Theaters announces $15 million equity plan; Rust Capital's investment to fuel expansion program. 778
City of Venice Assigned 'AA' Long-Term Rtgs by S&P. 665
CMG @Ventures adds PlanetAll to its investment portfolio. 459
Coleville Resources Ltd. Discontinues Discussions with JV Partners. 324
Comark and LeSea Broadcasting sign DTV agreement. 323
Comark Digital Services and Sinclair Broadcast Group ink digital television agreement. 353
Compact Power Holdings Announces Private Placement. 357
Component modeling toolset from SELECT Software Tools targets Smalltalk market. 617
Computer Concepts Corp. subsidiary receives key year 2000 certification. 484
Computer Horizons now offers licenses independent of services for Signature 2000 Software Toolset. 614
Consolidated Eco-Systems announces employee stock purchases and intent to establish company assisted market purchase program. 348
Consolidated Eco-Systems, Inc. Announces Employee Stock Purchases and Intent to Establish Company Assisted Market Purchase Program. 345
Coreco forms alliance to distribute machine vision software -- Coreco and U.S. Integral Vision to benefit from increased revenues. 263
Coreco forms alliance to distribute machine vision software; Coreco and U.S. Integral Vision to benefit from increased revenues. 259
Corporations commissioner seeks license revocation for mortgage lender charged with illegal lending practices; monitor sought to make restitution to borrowers. 400
Cygnus Solutions Releases Source-Navigator 3.3.1; Sourcecode Comprehension Tool Maximizes Developers' Productivity with Added Functionality for Projects Exceeding One Million Lines of Code. 808
Cygnus Solutions Releases Source-Navigator 3.3.1; Sourcecode Comprehension Tool Maximizes Developers' Productivity with Added Functionality for Projects Exceeding One Million Lines of Code. 808
DALSA signs Asian camera contract. 191
DASCO COMPANIES announces the opening of the Orange County Regional Cancer Center in Fountain Valley, Calif. 438
DataEase extends line with new development tools. 677
Dataram offers gigabyte memory upgrades for Compaq Professional Workstations 6000 and 8000. 320
Definitive agreement signed for Catalytica's purchase of Glaxo Wellcome's pharmaceutical plant in Greenville, N.C. 1194
DeWolfe acquires The Tremont Company of Boston. 331
DKW Systems Corporation Announces Appointment of Allen G. Saurette As President and Chief Executive Officer. 459
DTS strengthens senior management team with new Vice President of Engineering. 257
Duffey Communications Launches a Capitol Idea. 529
Dynamix enters the fast lane with driver's education. 454
Eastman Opens Latin America Headquarters Office. 324
Electroglas appoints John P. "J.R." Livingston vice president and chief information officer. 566
Electronic Arts' Bullfrog Productions ships DUNGEON KEEPER. 681
EMERGENT GROUP COMPLETES $121 MILLION MORTGAGE SECURITIZATION. 305
ENGAGE games online offers "Claw" to players; gaming service has exclusive on-line rights to Monolith's newest game. 468
Enron and Portland General to close merger effective July 1. 905
Equity Inns Buys Two Hotels. 312
Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia and Unwired Planet unite to create an open common protocol for interactive wireless applications. 676
ESC Envirotech Systems Closes Down its Subsidiary Alberta Office. 236
Essex invests $11.2 million in two Southern California properties; company continues expansion in recovering markets. 548
FAME joins Space Station TeleVision in NUE venture. 579
FASTBALL.com provides Interactive participation. 386
FEATURE/"Five easy pieces" to streamline summer packing; world's first travel outfitting catalog, TravelSmith, takes the travail out of travel! 623
Federal Aviation Administration approves Textron Systems boron. 440
Flanders Corp. forms Absolute Isolation division. 305
Florida's largest Internet service provider reaches the 22,000 subscriber mark. 286
Former news reporter launches news bureau. 272
Gap, Inc. names Coca-Cola Marketing Executive Zyman to company's Board of Directors. 246
Gargiulo Group Upgrades PolyMedica Industries to a BUY. 575
Gensym announces preliminary second quarter results. 673
Globalink Translation Software No.1 In Brazil Sales Exceeding Microsoft's Windows 95 Upgrade & Office Pro 97. 211
Greystar Resources Announces Gold-Silver Option Acquisition. 295
Groupama Assigned 'AA-' CPA Rtg by S&P. 543
GT Interactive strikes publishing agreement with BMG Interactive for 'Courier Crisis' for PlayStation. 371
Hach and Lawter agree on stock buyback. 415
Hach and Lawter agree on stock buyback. 415
Hainan Airlines completes public offering; Phoenix Information holds equity stake. 360
HBOC Completes Acquisition of Enterprise Systems, Inc. 250
Hercules establishes worldwide fibers joint venture with Danaklon. 500
Hewlett-Packard, Compaq and UNISYS Servers Enter CyberGuard Platform Validation Program. 456
Holt Educational Outlet initiates grassroots effort to protect 'net kids. 399
Home Access Health Corporation makes statement. 221
Hong Kong SAR Residential Mtgs Ltd. Rtd 'AAA' by S&P. 193
Hudson Technologies clarifies prior announcement. 332
ICE Holdings Inc. explores offshore Y2K software engineering services. 253
IHS provides daily and 30-day updates for CAPSXpert semiconductor database subscribers. 639
IMA offers Web-based customer support for EDGE TeleBusiness Software. 785
IMN Financial agrees to acquire Senko Financial. 221
IMO Industries Rtgs CreditWatch Implications Revised to Pos. 118
In-Stat expects the worldwide LAN switch market to exceed $7 billion in 1997. 432
Industrial Resource Techonologies makes announcement. 402
Inference appoints new head of sales and marketing. 316
Intergraph adopts Oracle 8 Spatial Cartridge; GeoMedia used to demonstrate GIS Integration with Oracle 8 Server Technology. 566
Intermetco Limited - Company Update. 107
International Road Dynamics Inc. - second quarter operating results. 375
ISG enters into agreement with Computer Associates. 483
ISG's Viewing Wand(R) Receives FDA Clearance for Spine Applications. 423
John Wiley & Sons announces dividend increase for fourth consecutive year. 266
Johnson & Johnson Vision Products, Inc. announces launch of new UV-blocking contact lenses. 900
Jupiter Study Says 'Intermercials', Sponsorships Will Push Struggling Industry Beyond Banners. 383
Just in time for summer: Pilgrim Beers in 12-ounce bottles. 372
Kernan announces mortgage tax credits available June 30 for first-time homebuyers. 592
Key Energy Announces Argentina Acquisition And Buyout Of Minority Interest Partners. 424
Key Energy Closes $21.6 Million Acquisition Of Well-Co. 272
Leroux Steel Inc. - Second-quarter results - Strong increase in shipments and initital firming up of Selling Prices. 696
Linksys leads retail networking hardware market; independent research firm confirms Linksys position as the No. 1 vendor in retail shelf placements. 567
Logitech International names Think New Ideas, Inc. interactive agency of record. 428
Lucent Technologies on State of Florida bid list for communications products. 307
Market Guide Teams up with Yahoo!; Company Snapshot Now Live on Yahoo! Finance Area. 472
Maryland Southern Life and Southern Mortgage will be added to a NAAC Unit. 302
MBIA insures its first tax-lien securitization. 399
Mecklermedia's Internet Shopper magazine increases ad pages over 50% with its second issue. 372
MEMC dedicates 200mm silicon wafer facility in Sherman, Texas. 479
Meridian Industrial Trust announces special meeting of stockholders. 323
Midas rejects Best Pacific proposed amended offer. 284
Molecular Dynamics and Amersham Life Science Ltd. announce DNA Microarray Strategic Collaboration with the Huntsman Cancer Institute. 668
Moore acquires Phoenix Group Inc.; Expands capabilities in customer retention, database management, teleservices and program management. 306
Morrison Health Care, Inc. Reports Fiscal 1997 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results. 867
Motorola awarded multi-million dollar contract from Cellular Plus; will deploy CDMA system in Georgia. 409
MRC wins prestigious VLSI Research 10 best award for customer satisfaction. 560
NatraCeuticals Inc. announces acquisition Of Champion's Choice. 304
Natural Health Trends Corp. enters into an agreement for the acquisition of Global Health Alternatives Inc. 431
Net Lnnx makes announcement. 193
Netscape Offers New Lycos Pro Search Technology. 842
Neurex Announces FDA Panel Recommends Approval of CORLOPAM for Blood Pressure Control In The Hospital Setting. 520
New FDA regulatory guidance manual released: Special Introductory Offer announced for "Quality Systems Regulation". 381
New Horizon Kids Quest, Inc. Opens in Blackhawk, Colorado. 212
New Jersey Resources appoints new vice president. 306
NGC, NOVA CLOSE CANADIAN RESTRUCTURING. 314
Nokia's Smart Messaging Technology Will Be Key Element in New Wireless Application Protocol. 539
Nokia's Smart Messaging Technology Will Be Key Element in New Wireless Application Protocol. 536
Nokia, Ericsson, Unwired Planet and Motorola unite to create an open common protocol for interactive wireless applications. 790
NS&L Bancorp Inc. announces agreement to acquire Crawford Mortgage. 161
NTL announces extension of its offers for all outstanding 10% Senior Notes due 2007 in exchange for 10% Series B Senior Notes due 2007 and 13% Senior Redeemable Exchangeable Preferred Stock in exchange for 13% Series B Senior Redeemable Preferred Stock. 260
OBIT/ADP Treasurer Joseph B. Pirret dies. Biography 158
Patent awarded on hundreds of new immune antibody therapies for HIV/AIDS; enhanced treatments would boost human immune system. 412
PCS Wireless enters into an agreement in principle with InfoMagnetics Technologies. 203
Peregrine Asia Pacific Growth Fund now available to investors through major no-fee mutual fund marketplaces. 527
Piazztec International announces reverse merger. 342
Pier 1 Imports makes announcement. 255
PJ America announces a follow on stock offering. 165
Playtex Products to build new R&D facility. 201
Polar Air Cargo appoints Junichi Shimizu director, Japanese accounts. 345
Polaris unveils new Victory motorcycle. 350
Power Efficiency commences discussions with Energy Efficiency International. 153
Price Waterhouse Signs Lease For 140,000 Square Feet At Metlife's Eleven Madison. 563
PROFFITT'S, INC. FINALIZES REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY. 238
Psygnosis' releases Formula 1 and Wipeout XL 3D accelerated games for Windows 95. 597
QSound Labs' 3D Audio chosen for Micron Electronics award-winning computer line. 457
RADCOM Ships Carrier-Class 20-Port ATM Signalling Tester-can simulate and generate up to 100,000 calls for stress-testing the network. 484
Red Roof Inns building new inn in Gainesville, Fla. 313
Reitmans -- Canada -- Limited Announces its Results for the Three Months Ended May 3, 1997. 441
RF Power Products Inc. wins $3 million in contracts. 216
Rhone-Poulenc's L-Term Rtgs on S&PWatch Neg;S-Term Afffmd. 236
Richelieu's earnings per share up 60 percent for the second quarter - continued sales growth. 528
RIO Nevada Mines Corporation Production Highlights. 232
Robocom Systems completes initial public offering. 127
Rubicad offers design migration services, awarded ISO 9001 certification; Juzer Fatehi appointed director of new division. 547
Russell Corporation expects to report lower second quarter sales and earnings. 453
S&P Afms Louis Dreyfus Natural Gas Rtgs Fol Acquisitn Ancmt. 346
S&P Afms Unionamerica 'A' CPA Rtg Re: MMI Acquisition. 186
S&P Assigns 'A' Long-Term Rating to Atlas Copco. 273
S&P Assigns A/A-1 Rating To Hyakugo Bank. 467
S&P Rates RJR Nabisco Bnds 'BBB-', CreditWatch Neg. 235
S&P Rts Finger Lakes Long Term Care Ins, MedAmerica CPA A-. 342
S&PREPEAT:Shopko Stores Rtgs Lowered by S&P;Off CreditWatch. 414
Salt Lake City chosen as site of newest Gateway 2000 manufacturing facility. 635
Samsung awarded $18 million contract for CDPD smart phones from AT&T Wireless Services. 694
San Miguel to merge two subsidiaries. 580
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool to Raise $300 Million. 148
SFX Broadcasting declares Series E preferred cash dividend. 129
Shoney's files declaratory judgment action. 1013
SI Diamond announces financing commitments for private placement. 300
Silver Valley Resources enters into lease on nearby silver property. 162
Sistersville Bancorp Inc. completes initial stock offering. 183
Soligen Technologies makes announcement. 258
SpeedFam International Books Follow-On Auriga Order From Promos Technology. 507
St Andrew Goldfields continues success: new gold zones at Hislop Mine Property. 861
Stage Stores, Inc. completes acquisition of C.R. Anthony Company. 301
Standard & Poor's Introduces New REIT Composite Index. 1930
StreamLogic Corp. makes announcement. 485
Suiza Foods names C.O. "Tex" Beshears vice chairman of board and Bill Brick; Assumes post of president. 428
Sun Solaris world's fastest operating environment for Java applications; Real-World Java applications on Solaris SPARC platform edition & Solaris Intel platform edition surpass Windows NT. 821
Sunrise Technologies announces successful completion of dental asset divestiture and realignment of top management. 705
Synopsys names Faysal Sohail senior vice president and general manager of Design Architects Group. 522
Taligent announces availability of "Places For Project Teams" to support new work group environments; new intuitive user interface & project management features Spur Team collaboration. 798
Teleconferencing Revenues Passed $5 Billion in North America in '96. 647
The Marcus Corporation increases quarterly dividend. 250
The Quartz Group sells disc duplication division. 172
The Republic of Poland issues inaugural Yankee bond. 467
The Seattle Times names new plant managers. 394
TJX Companies Outlk to Positive by S&P;Rtgs Affirmed. 421
Trans Financial announces agreement to transfer Trans Adviser family of funds. 317
TRANS WORLD GAMING CORP. Announces Opening Of Boxer Casino. 476
Triarx Gold Corp. reports plans to reduce gold exploration projects and expand interests in oil and gas. 143
Triarx Gold enters exploration agreement with Minorco in Papua New Guinea. 451
TRIKON TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES PRIVATE FINANCING, BANK AMENDMENT, AND ANTICIPATED SECOND QUARTER RESULTS. 683
TTC Introduces the T-BERD HDSL Doubler Power Supply for use with the T-BERD 209OSP. 512
Tufts Health Plan offers New Hampshire seniors new coverage option. 392
UC Television Network names two to board; selects Price Waterhouse as auditors. 332
UGG Operating Growth Continues. 1141
UI to build new plant with Duke, Siemens; Bridgeport to go high-tech with gas turbines. 776
United Cities granted rate increase in Illinois. 185
Valmet Assgnd BBB+/A-2 Rtgs by S&P;Otlk Stable. 403
Veeco Receives $2.6M Order For New Ion Beam Deposition Systems. 245
Venantius' Ratings Affirmed by S&P;Otlk Stable. 369
Virgin Atlantic Airways massages its way into Washington's heart to celebrate one year of "capitol to capitol" service. 239
Virgin Atlantic Goes "Back to its Routes" with Re-Introduction of Service from Newark to Gatwick, its First-Ever Flight. 306
Virgin Express Calls For AT&T-Unisource Service. 390
Virgin Interactive signs licensing agreement with Paramount Television to develop games based on popular Star Trek: Voyager television series; Three Star Trek: Voyager computer games slated for release beginning in '99. 489
Wave Systems to bundle an encrypted version of JOT-IT! Software. 467
Western Pacific Airlines and Mountain Air Express inaugurate Denver service. 568
Wizards of the Coast acquires Five Rings Publishing Group Inc. 453
XiTec announces unaudited third quarter results. 461

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