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Articles from Business Wire (March 26, 1997)

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"TCBY" Treats Stores and Subway Shops Under One Roof to Satisfy Customers. 436
3Com receives shareholder complaint. 227
A $7.5 million investment for The Jean Coutu Group. 335
A.M. Best to expand coverage of Alternative Risk-Transfer entities. 286
AAA Michigan applauds successful performance of LBMS's Process Engineer. 940
ABAXIS teams with VetSmart; VetSmart to install Abaxis VetScan System in pet hospitals and health centers nationwide. 442
Acclaim Entertainment's N64 Game Turok: Dinosaur Hunter Exceeds Retailer Expectations in First Weeks On Sale. 735
Accomodating today's economy-conscious traveler is getting easier every day. 596
Active Voice announces the authorization for the repurchase of 100,000 shares of common stock. 256
Adobe Systems announces the new "Classroom in a CD" instructional series; Customization features allow for flexible lesson planning. 477
Affinity marketing division expanded by Network Long Distance. 550
Aggregate I/O bandwidth up to 6.4 gigabytes/second available with latest RACE series. 542
All-Star Equity Feb. update. 418
All-Star Growth Feb. update. 326
AmCan Minerals Limited -- Armsec Purchase Nearing Completion. 208
American HomePatient acquires United Medical Mart and Cross Medical Equipment. 355
American States to explore strategic options. 157
Ameron International reports improved first-quarter earnings. 798
Apple Computer Selects Chips and Technologies' Video/graphics Accelerators for Top-of-the-line PowerBook; HiQVideo PCI-Based accelerator brings state-of-the-art multimedia to industry's fastest notebook computer. 703
APS offers rebates on low-cost landscape lighting. 303
Aquarion completes sale of IEA testing subsidiary. 187
Argyle Television Inc. releases year-end and quarterly results. 2307
Artecon announces industry's highest performing RAID system for small networks; LynxArray Series 3000 offers fault tolerance, true scalability, hot-swap components. 608
Aurient Resources Ltd. Expands Drilling Operations at its Kundipit Porphry Gold-Copper Prospect, Luzon, Philippines. 412
Autodesk announces quarterly dividend. 316
Auxer Industries Inc. announces the acquisition of Gable CAD Systems U.K. 353
AXENT Technologies Completes Acquisition of AssureNet Pathways. 425
BankBoston raises base lending rate. 150
Barnes & Noble to open Poughkeepsie, New York superstore in Fall of 1997. 640
Baron, McDonald & Wells Opens Southwest Office. 585
BellSouth and Genesys Sign VAR Agreement. 422
BellSouth Retains i-traffic for Internet Marketing. 174
Benson Rosen and Hal Berman join Harris & Jeffries. 657
Bionutrics becomes SEC reporting company; applies for Nasdaq listing. 214
BostonCoach expands to serve 21 additional markets. 249
Brazilian Resources, Inc. Completes Private Placements. 448
BREED to open Michigan Electronics Tech Center. 223
Brio Technology And DataMirror Announce A Worldwide Marketing Agreement. 576
Brio Technology and DataMirror announce a worldwide marketing agreement; Companies offer decision support solutions to the AS/400 market. 843
British Airways and American Airlines expand joint frequent flyer scheme. 384
Budgetel Inns, Inc. opens 135th location, marks 100th company-owned property. 267
BWC Financial Corp. declares stock dividend. 169
California Medical Association votes to protect patients. 982
Calnetics-Summa merger agreement. 407
CalTech International U.S. Plan bundles local/long distance; $25 per month buys unlimited local calls and 2-1/2 hours of toll, intrastate and interstate calls. 205
Cambior Inc. - announcement. 350
Cambridge Antibody Technology completes IPO, raising U.S. $66 million; Collaborator Techniclone Corporation to move forward with cancer therapy clinical trials. 529
Camco increases dividend. 160
Camdev Shows Significant Increase In Net Income And Cash Flow For Fiscal 1997. 1169
Cantor Fitzgerald names Joseph Shea Senior Managing Director. 288
Cascades Obtains a $200 Million Bank Financing. 161
Casdim International Systems, Inc. Brings New Technology To Ramada Inns. 510
CBT Corp. announces quarterly dividend. 147
CBT Systems announces complete curriculum for new Microsoft Internet Certification Program. 563
Cellular Communications International, Inc. Announces Operating Results For 1996. 467
Cemig Reports 13 Percent Rise in 1996 Net. 1952
Centex completes new Orange County Public School Project, Discovery Middle School, ahead of schedule and under budget. 363
ChemTrak announces first shipment of ColoCARE home test for the early warning signs of colorectal disease. 457
Cisco Systems delivers cost-effective Enterprise Accounting billing solution; enterprise network management tool enables usage-based costing and operation information. 525
Cisco Systems Halves the Cost of Internet and Intranet Access; Acquires IDSL, SDSL Solutions to Ease Telephone Network Congestion and Increase Revenue for Carriers. 1068
Citadel Environmental Group Inc. announces completion of acquisition. 336
Citibank selects MPACT Immedia for European payment program. 526
Classifieds2000 receives over $2.8 million in funding and adds new board members; Investors show their support for online classifieds ads. 683
Colony Reports First Quarter Results for the Three Months Ended January 31, 1997. 821
COMARCO reports record earnings. 1213
Cominco Begins Drilling On Minera Andes' Joint Venture; Agua Blanca Project Returned. 935
Conseco announces public offering of 8.796% Capital Securities. 187
CONTIFINANCIAL PARTICIPATES IN $640 MILLION SENIOR/SUBORDINATED CMBS TRANSACTION. 555
Corel Corporation reports 1997 first quarter results. 1048
Corning to Acquire Optical Corporation of America; Acquisition to Enhance Company's Photonic Technologies Business. 264
Correcting...In the story released earlier today a line was omitted. Correction Notice 298
Correcting...Naneco Minerals Ltd. Commences its 1997 Diamond Drill Program at its Cochrane Mine Project, South Dakota. Correction Notice 479
Correcting...Retransmission : Ressources Coleraine Inc. - Closing of $4.92 M Financing and Continuation of Drilling on the Perron and Normetal Properties. Correction Notice 481
Cronos appoints new auditors. 214
Daimler-Benz preliminary figures for 1996: Daimler-Benz operating profit of DM 2.4 billion. 272
DAOU lands $3.9 million contract to provide information technology to St. Mary's Health Network. 452
Desktop Data expands model for intelligent news and information integration. 1044
Diadem Confirms Well-Diversified Portfolio. 354
DiviCom selected by Australia's Optus Communications for full suite of systems, integration and training solutions. 792
Double Day makes announcement. 276
e.g. Software announces Web Traffic and Auditing Solution for Novell IntranetWare. 380
Earle M. Jorgensen Co. announces restructuring plans. 320
ECC International Amends Stockholder Rights Agreement Increasing Threshold Level of Ownership Before Exercisability of Rights is Triggered. 354
Eidos Interactive to release an expert add on pack to its mega hit title Tomb Raider; Tomb Raider: Unfinished Business to be available this summer. 385
Eltrax Systems, Inc. makes announcement. 417
EPA Site Investigation Documents Now Available from On-line Environmental Property Information Service. 805
Equity Marketing, Inc. awarded $10 million contract. 256
Essex introduces truly portable videoconferencing solution. 563
Evolving Systems' new software products help bring competition to local telephone service; growth creates need for about 100 new employees by year-end. 680
Exall Resources Limited announces positive diamond drilling continues at Glimmer. 1567
Excel subsidiary unveils next generation marking system. 219
ExecUtron Solves Internet commerce problem; ExecUtron Development Corp. creates first automatic unattended Internet commerce system. 429
Expanding coverage of print magazines, the electronic newsstand launches two new channels. 434
Expansion planned for Eder Industries Inc. 216
FEATURE/Pitney Bowes introduces two, new address printers, and expands Mail Center 2000 family of mailing solutions. 541
Fingerhut promotes James Wehmann to Treasurer. 302
First annual repurchase offer; Important information for shareholders of the GT Global Eastern Europe Fund. 463
Former Compaq executive joins Tandem Board; Industry veteran Gary Stimac to head development committee. 382
Former Santa Cruz Operation Internet Executive joins DeltaPoint Inc. as CEO; Internet strategist to drive DeltaPoint Inc.'s Internet business focus. 494
FREEPORT-McMoRan COPPER & GOLD UPDATES DUE DILIGENCE REGARDING PARTICIPATION IN BUSANG PROJECT. 398
FrontierVision Operating Partners, L.P. announces fourth quarter and year-end financial results for 1996. 1218
FSI INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES SHIPMENT OF ITS 100TH SLURRY BLENDING AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. 389
FT/S&P-ACTUARIES WORLD INDICES LARGE MEDIUM SMALL CAP SIX MONTHLY RE-BALANCING. 619
Furon announces quarterly dividend. 87
Gaming Lottery Corporation (GLC) Announces Launch Of Online Virtual Casino. 536
Geneva Pharmaceuticals Licenses Think Systems' Software for Demand Planning. 420
Gentle Dental insiders purchase stock. 151
Gentle Dental reports fourth- quarter results, comments on first quarter. 1002
Getty Communications acquires Liaison Agency. 413
Goleta National Bank and Los Robles Bancorp to create multibank holding company via merger. 620
Granite Construction and Joint Venture Partners Awarded 1-15 Rebuild Project in Utah. 229
Gucci Group N.V. Announces Record Results for Fiscal 1996; Rise 64.3% to $2.76 Per Share. 1471
Haskel reports third-quarter results; sales and income from continuing operations up significantly. 525
Haven Bancorp declares regular quarterly dividend. 138
HealthSpan, Inc. announces Letter of Intent to acquire assets of Vitality Products, Inc. 250
Hearst and Argyle join to form new 12-station television company. 1789
HFS and PHH announce mailing date of proxy statement; shareholder vote scheduled for April 30, 1997. 326
Hi-Val teams up with Quadrant International to deliver strong DVD technology to the retail channel. 476
Hibernia declares cash dividend of $.8625 per share on preferred stock. 188
HSI'S 1996 EARNINGS BEFORE CHARGES ARE $2.05 PER SHARE; OPEN ENROLLMENT PRODUCES 105,607 NEW MEMBERS. 3059
Hunter Aircraft announces acquisitions strategy. 243
IBM and Bellcore establish relationship to provide year 2000 solutions. 505
IBM and HP announce software co-marketing agreement. 952
IHS Group buys Micromedia, Canada, creates Canada's leading domestic information publisher and distributor. 445
ILDC reports fiscal 1996 results. 3496
Imagyn Medical receives FDA 510-k clearance on MicroLap Gold. 599
IMS introduces the eXtended Digital Test Station (XTS) featuring 576 pins at IMS' traditional low cost. 675
Inacom Corp. adds Mogens C. Bay and Linda S. Wilson to board of directors. 385
Industry's first software to support combinations of i860, PowerPC, and Sharc processors in a single system. 624
Integrated Systems Reports Fourth Quarter Results. 1122
Intel declares regular cash dividend. 86
Intel sets record and payment dates for two-for-one stock split. 409
Intergraph and CLM/Systems announce joint marketing and integration agreement. 632
International FiberCom awarded approximately $1.4 million in new contracts. 354
International Pursuit Corporation - Company Update. 203
International Thunderbird to Expand Operations Only Into Compacted or Licensed Jurisdictions. 303
Internet Travel Network develops corporate travel booking product for VeriFone Inc. 666
INTERSAT Signs ORBCOMM Agreement in U.S.A. 205
Johnston Industries declares regular quarterly dividend. 153
Johnston Industries reports improved fourth-quarter and year-end results. 1365
Kennedy-Wilson terminates servicing agreement for Greenwich Group's property listings. 247
Klamath First Bancorp Inc. subsidiary announces plans for new branch facility. 302
Knoxville-Based Entrepreneur Captures Top Honors On Eighth Stop Of "The '97 Quest For America's Best -- QVC's 50 In 50 Tour". 556
KOOR INDUSTRIES LTD. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 1996 RESULTS. 1968
Korinor Resources Inc. - Second Property Acquisition in Canada. 291
Leasing Solutions announces promotions. 405
Legacy Software officially launches The Passport2 Network; Internet multiplayer game service is free to new members throughout the month of April. 509
Legato Systems and Sterling Software announce technology partnership; Industry leaders combine two best-of-breed products to form one easy-to-manage solution. 691
LIFECELL ANNOUNCES RECORD SALES OF ALLODERM TISSUE; Marketing Efforts Expanding in 1997. 934
Lincoln National statement on decision by American States Financial Corporation to explore its strategic options. 227
Luvox - Fluvoxamine Maleate - Tablets Offers Hope For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - OCD - In Children And Adolescents. 973
M-Systems Appoints New President And CEO For Its US Subsidiary M-Systems Inc. 271
Mark's Work Wearhouse announces record pre-tax earnings of $8.3m for the year ended January 25, 1997, an increase of 30 percent over the prior year. 238
Matthews announces plan to acquire the business of Duke City Studios, strategically expand into the New Mexico and Texas markets and enter the video equipment rental business. 374
mBED debuts on The Microsoft Network; New Paramount show on MSN showcases mBED multimedia technology. 602
MCAFEE ADDS TO EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM; NAMES ORACLE VETERAN AS VP & GENERAL MANAGER; Zach Nelson to Direct McAfee's Rapidly Growing Help Desk and Network Management Business. 313
MDC Communications Corporation Announces Purchase of News Canada. 287
Medtronic and Computer Motion Form Partnership in Robotic Microsurgery; Medtronic Invests in Computer Motion and Becomes European Distributor for Cardiac Robot Designed to Enable New E-CABG Procedure. 752
Merix announces results for third quarter fiscal 1997. 1275
Merix announces shareholder rights plan. 498
Metalline Mining Co. makes announcement. 420
Micro Central to distribute Kiss Software's Internet, utility line. 367
Micro Focus agrees to acquire Millennium Limited, a Year 2000 consulting company. 719
MicroTel International, Inc. and XIT Corporation announce completion of merger transaction; Oliva becomes Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of MicroTel and XIT appoints additional board members. 682
Millennium Communications announces new appointment to its board of directors. 227
Molecular Informatics Inc. signs licensing agreement with Chiron Corp. 342
MovieFone reports record fourth quarter and fiscal 1996 results. 1144
MRV has not seen any slowdown in its networking and fiber optic product lines. 276
Mtel continues to expand its reseller partnerships with leading telecom providers. 420
Naneco Mienrals Commences its 1997 Diamond Drill Program at its Cochrane Mine Project, South Dakota. 487
Naneco Minerals Ltd. commences its 1997 diamond drill program at its Cochrane Mine Project, South Dakota. 484
Nanometrics Film Thickness Metrology Tool Selected by Japanese Consortium for Development of IC Production Technology on 300mm Wafers. 407
Narrative Targets Web Advertising Market with Shipment of Enliven 1.5. 1071
NCR and Cognos Announce Agreement To Help Customers Increase Data Warehouse ROI. 769
New cost-effective USB power ICs provide better SPECS for popular "plug-and-play" PC applications; Micrel's versatile power-management devices lead industry in empowering universal serial bus peripherals. 1039
New Unisys air freight process improvement study: Processes must change for traditional industry to satisfy shippers. 804
New Visual Entertainment Makes Announcement. 287
Newcomer Transamerica quickly takes the lead. 486
NEXOR's U.S. Operations Gain Momentum with New Business Development Manager. 491
Norwegian Cruise Line announces investment of $20 million by His Royal Highness, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal. 289
NovaGold Resources Inc. - Company Update. 367
Noven announces year end results. 194
Ocean Resources - Contract of Work Approved by the President of the Republic of Indonesia. 164
OLCO Reports Third Quarter Results. 445
OPHTHALMIC IMAGING SYSTEMS REPORTS RECORD RESULTS IN SECOND QUARTER OF FISCAL 1997. 814
Parametric Technology receives $1 million order for Pro/ENGINEER software and services from Vickers Shipbuilding & Engineering Ltd. 422
Parametric Technology receives order for Pro/ENGINEER Software from the largest automotive supplier in central Europe. 355
Patent contention by European competitor dismissed, Cardiac Control Systems' patent, regarding sensing of cardiac electrical activity from within the blood, is upheld. 277
Pathmark Stores fourth quarter and fiscal 1996 results. 1166
Paul-Son forms non-gaming joint venture with DeBartolo Entertainment; to enter arena of entertainment and sports memorabilia. 283
Paxson Communications Corp. announces the sale of West Palm Beach television station WPBF TV-25 to Hearst Corp. 321
PDC opens two new sales/service offices. 267
Peak Energy Services Ltd. releases year end results. 300
Pederson joins NetRadio. 261
Pemco settles strike. 255
Philip Morris board of directors elects Murray H. Bring vice chairman, William H. Webb chief operating officer. 635
Photonics Corp., dba DTC Data Technology, announces release of joint venture. 141
Pillar Point Partners and LaserSight Inc. settle patent litigation. 215
Platinum Entertainment Reports Record Fiscal Third Quarter Results. 1005
PlayStation goes underground; PlayStation Underground Club launches with innovative CD-ROM CD magazine. 563
Portable Software signs on over 20 new Fortune 1000 companies. 1125
Power Efficiency Corporation receives large order from Performance Control. 118
Reliable network servers now critical to Los Angeles midsized businesses -- server downtime costing lost revenue. 1204
REPEAT/e.g. Software announces Web Traffic and Auditing Solution for Novell IntranetWare. 383
Rift Resources Ltd. - Nefasit-Mt. Sabub Project Update. 628
Rio Amarillo Signs Letter of Intent. 469
RioCan Reit completes previously announced acquisitions. 232
Roadway holds first annual meeting as independent company. 164
RV Industry is riding high with another strong season forecast. 955
San Diego company and local physicians to present research results at distinguished medical meeting. 309
Sands Petroleum AB Takes 8.2 Percent Stake in Arakis Energy Corporation. 230
SBC Communications & Telekom Malaysia Berhad finalize agreement for 30% stake in Telkom South Africa. 1005
Scorpion Minerals Inc. contracts of work receive presidential approval. 264
Security Dynamics to provide enhanced security features for Netscape Web Servers. 1050
Security Dynamics to provide enhanced security features for Netscape Web Servers. 1100
SEMI praises U.S. trade representative's action on information technology agreement; Semiconductor equipment, parts and silicon included in list for duty-free treatment. 404
Senvest Capital Reports 1996 Year-End Results. 154
SFI introduces new class of products with announcement of SQL-Optimizer; allows Oracle developers to manage, analyze and optimize SQL code automatically; beta program scheduled to open in April. 691
Shaman Pharmaceuticals initiates AIDS diarrhea trial and completes first of series of dose-optimization studies for traveler's and non-specific diarrhea. 733
Shoney's Inc. holds annual shareholder meeting. 374
Shorewood Packaging Corporation to dispose of unprofitable transportation division. 667
Showboat Declares Dividend. 160
Silver Valley Resources approves leases on adjacent silver properties. 265
SJNB Financial Corp. announces 17% increase in cash dividend. 214
SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. - Clarifications on the Busang Project. 302
SoftQuad Announces 1996 Q4 Results Annual Sales increase by 110 Percent. 1475
Software Spectrum changes fiscal year-end. 371
Solid State Announces Second Quarter Results. 484
Source Capital Corp. expands leasing activities. 189
South Pacific - Market Reaction Unwarranted. 623
Southern Africa Minerals Corporation - Copper, Zinc at Matagami Botswana Diamond Update. 715
Southern Peru Copper and Powerfin Reach Agreement. 247
Staking a claim in "high-tech mecca": SAS Institute Inc. celebrates new Silicon Valley regional office. 499
Star Bank raises prime lending rate to 8.50 percent from 8.25 percent. 210
Sterling Software announces KEY:Workgroup version 2.5. 881
Sterling Software introduces KEY:Webview. 553
Stewart Enterprises declares quarterly dividend. 105
STM Wireless, Inc. elects new board member. 316
Stock option granted. 109
Strategic Distribution, Inc. Reports Results of Operations For Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 1996. 1676
StreamLogic appoints Michael O. Preletz chairman, CEO and president. 234
Sunrise Technologies signs agreement to sell dental division. 497
Surge suppressors introduced for wastewater, petrochemical, power, pulp & paper applications. 675
T.J.T.'S business fundamentals remain strong despite stock price decline. 485
TechForce Corp. announces newly appointed Director, William E. Bassett. 289
Technical Communications licenses the Certicom Elliptic Curve Engine from Certicom. 383
Technigen Corp. announces new gaming acquisitions. 361
Technology Solutions expands Silicon Valley presence with move to larger San Jose office. 749
Telechips reports 4th-quarter and year-end results. 452
Templeton releases closed-end funds portfolio allocation updates. 140
The Leap Partnership adds Strategic Media to the Mix With Visionary Fred Sattler. 440
The proposed transaction to acquire Repap does not receive the approval of two thirds of the shareholders. 325
The Strober Organization Makes Announcement. 191
The United States Life Insurance Company promotes seven officers. 767
The Vincam Group Inc. announces workers' compensation risk transfer agreement. 632
Theragenics sets Annual Meeting date. 265
Tomen to purchase Zeneca's Captan business. 412
Totally Hip's WebPainter 1.0 Bundles with Fractal Design Painter 4.0. 460
Troymin-International Butec Strengthen Hawk Ridge Exploration Team. 350
U.S. Air Force Base begins medical card project using Novus Technologies "HealthPass". 431
U.S. Bancorp acquisition of Business & Professional Bank now back on track; shareholders' meeting to vote on proposed acquisition set for April 2. 558
U.S. Electricar Inc. announces appointment of new board member, and additional cash payment to creditors; total cash paid to creditors now exceeds one million dollars. 541
U.S. HomeCare reports fourth quarter profit. 764
UC Television Network reports 74 percent sales gain for first fiscal quarter. 193
Ultre's Aggressive Worldwide Growth Strategy Showing Major Payoffs. 777
Unibroue Inc. files preliminary prospectus for its initial public offering. 281
Union Bank of California raises reference rate to 8.5 percent. 98
Unisys offers Year 2000 solutions to prepare critical airline systems for the millennium. 648
United Capital announces $73 million transaction. 109
UTI Agrees to Acquire the Contract Drilling Operations of Southland Drilling Company. 742
Virginia Energy begins 1997 Zama/Virgo directional re-entry program. 149
Visix details vision for Java. 472
Vivant Acquires Majority Interest in Vietnamese Joint Venture. 769
Wasatch Constructors awarded I-15 reconstruction contract; questions and answers. 1464
Web surfing just got sweeter. 655
Web_Candy from Innovus now available for Macintosh-based multimedia application development. 425
WILLIAM ULLMAN JOINS BEAR STEARNS AS MANAGING DIRECTOR IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. 263
WSMP creates new division for home meal replacement products. 509
Wyse Technology's Ed Patriquin to voice benefits of network computers in the work environment at Uniforum; Sr. director of leading network computer manufacturer to discuss advances in network computer market. 580
Zila-Colgate Patent Suit Ended. 194

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