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Articles from Business Wire (May 22, 1997)

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1997 Software Market Report from Sentry Research Services. 651
ACC Consumer Finance closes a $100 million asset-backed security. 365
Adbot, Inc. announces 86 million ads sold in live auctions. 490
Advanced Electronic Support Products, Appoints Randall Paulfus, CPA, to Chief Financial Officer and Martin Gerber to Vice President, Retail Sales and Marketing. 409
Affiliated Community Bancorp completes Middlesex Bank and Trust Company transaction. 265
Air Board creates emission credits standards. 432
Aladdin Announces Next Generation of ASE Availability planned for End of Q3/1997. 531
Albertson's shareholders greeted by full-page union ad, special report. 476
ALBERTSON'S, INC. REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 1997. 984
Alignis Signs National Agreement with FOCUS Healthcare Management; Expands Workers' Compensation and Auto Liability Business. 311
Allied Irish Banks Executive Share Option Scheme. 98
Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. - Board Changes. 83
AM International Inc. announces commitment for working capital financing. 221
Amcast declares dividend. 116
American Gaming commences litigation against subsidiaries of President Casino. 212
American Gaming Reports 1997 First Quarter Results. 429
American Institute for Financial Research Joins IBM to Provide Complete Solutions for Small Businesses. 709
American Library Association chooses Golden Books' Lassie to promote Library Card Sign-Up Month. 381
American Oilfield Divers, Inc. subsidiary awarded $4.5 million contract. 163
AMT Announces Appointment of New Chairman. 224
Anaconda Uranium Appoints President and CEO. 461
Anheuser-Busch, Grupo Modelo close agreement increasing A-B holdings in Mexican brewer and its subsidiaries. 650
Arel Communications and Software Limited announces results for the first quarter of 1997. 980
ArelNet's Internet/Intranet messaging Platform the "i-FAX" was selected by EUnet International for its worldwide 'fax over the Internet' global messaging network. 649
ArgentBank and Assumption Bank announce shareholders' approval of merger. 217
Argus Resources: Clarification. 326
Arizona to rank among nation's leaders in job, income and population growth through end of the century. 682
Atlantic Beverage Company, Inc. changes name to Atlantic Premium Brands, Ltd. 400
Ault Board advises shareholders to delay making any decision on Saputo offer. 205
Avid's MCXpress systems "outdistance the competition" in Digital Video magazine roundup. 395
Badger Meter to license CellNet technology for water meters. 522
Bank of America opens representative office in Guadalajara, Mexico. 231
Bank of America outlook on auto sales. 364
Banner Aerospace Earnings for Fiscal Year 1997 increase over 375 percent. 799
Barnes & Noble, Inc. Reports Comparable "Super" Store Sales Increase of 9.3 Percent. 767
Bell Microproducts signs distribution agreement with Interphase Corp.; increases high-speed adapter offering. 426
Beneficial Corporation announces dividend. 221
Berkley Farms In for 20 Percent of Utah Wildcat Well. 152
BHP Minerals joint venture approved on world class porphyry gold copper project in Papua New Guinea. 385
Blyth Holdings, Inc. announces fiscal year results. 537
BOOKS-A-MILLION, INC. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER REVENUES UP 21%. 345
Botswana Diamondfields: Bellsbank Pipe Drilling Confirms Presence of Single Kimberlite Body. 154
Bristol Hotels & Resorts opens its first E-space. 291
Broderbund launches Red Orb Entertainment division devoted exclusively to gaming software; dynamic new product line features seven new titles including Riven, the highly-anticipated sequel to Myst. 971
Broderbund's new Red Orb Entertainment inks publishing deal with Trilobyte, Inc.; creators of groundbreaking CD-ROMs, "The 7th Guest" and "The 11th Hour," to create revolutionary Internet gaming title for Red Orb Entertainment. 700
Business Week ranks Apex PC Solutions third on 1997 list of "the 100 best small corporations". 398
California Suites acquires Corporate Quarters, becoming one of the largest temporary housing providers in California. 230
Canabrava Diamond Corporation - New Director Elected. 215
Canarc Resources Positive Trench and Auger Results at Benzdorp; Principal Gold Zones Extended at Sara Kreek. 1218
Candela announces FDA clearance of Skinscan. 507
Cantor Fitzgerald maintains top spot in latest Plexus survey of institutional trading. 296
Catalina Marketing Corp. countersues Inter-Act Systems; claims infringement of new patent. 243
Celtrix receives two additional U.S. patents. 449
Central and Southern Holding Company announces second quarter dividend. 138
Centura announces partnership with Synchrologic to facilitate remote and mobile business applications; partnership will allow corporations using Centura's SQLBase database to share data with decentralized users more easily and cost- effectively. 642
Cerro Mining Corporation changes name to Maxxon Inc.; new trading symbol is "MXON". 113
CFM Technologies Announces Record Sales And Earnings; Earnings increase 217% in the second fiscal quarter. 1385
Chartwell Re Announces Election of Stephen Wenman to Board of Directors. 161
Chartwell Re Board Approves Shareholder Rights Plan. 688
Chris Anderson elected to Seattle Times Company Blethen Corporation board of directors. 621
Ciatti's, Inc. and Bruegger's agree to settlement of lawsuit. 146
CIENA announces quarterly results. 1063
CIENA MultiWave Sentry Introduced. 576
Citizens Utilities holds annual meeting of shareholders. 497
Clarus Medical Systems, Inc., announces license and technology transfer agreements with Medtronic PS Medical. 518
Class action settlement formally approved for California Micro Devices. 246
Class action suit filed against Informix Corporation and its officers and directors alleging misrepresentations, false financial statements and insider trading. 464
Clearnet Announces First Quarter 1997 Results - Mike Subscribers Now Exceed 15,000 (Part 1 of 2). 1997
Clearnet announces first quarter 1997 results -- Mike subscribers now exceed 15,000. 842
Clearnet announces first quarter 1997 results; Mike subscribers now exceed 15,000 (Part 1 of 2). 1995
Clearnet Announces Mike Roaming Across The USA - With No Roaming Charges. 719
Clearnet to Cover Over 90 Percent of the Canadian Population at PCS Launch. 470
Clinicor reports first quarter results; Net service revenues increased 138%. 754
Coca-Cola executive reassures industry aluminum can is "alive and well". 799
Coffee People Inc. co-founder steps down as CEO; Company completes acquisition of 15 Arizona stores. 519
Commissioner announces more consumer choices and business opportunities with Travelers Insurance Company re-entering California market. 251
Community Financial Corp. to acquire Egyptian Bancshares Inc., the Egyptian State Bank and Saline County State Bank. 389
CommVault Systems celebrates one year anniversary as an independent company with record sales and growth. 502
Corey Steel fuels its journey into the future with SSA's BPCS Client/Server version 6.0. 720
Corker Resources Inc. announces appointment of new officers and property acquisitions in Alberta and British Columbia. 210
Correcting...Sportscene Restaurants Inc. - Appointment of Jean Bedard as Chairman of the Board and Launch of an Issuer bid in the Normal Course of Business. Correction Notice 510
Correcting...Tembec is launching its Tembec Environmental Fund in each region in Ontario and Quebec. Correction Notice 267
Crescent Real Estate Equities announces record date for spin-off of Crescent Operating. 231
CULP REPORTS RECORD SALES AND EARNINGS FOR FISCAL 1997; EARNINGS INCREASE FOR EIGHTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR. 598
Cusac Gold reports 1997 first quarter results. 380
Cypango Ventures - exploration update. 732
D.H. Marketing & Consulting reiterates first quarter earnings and increases second quarter estimates. 306
Daniel E. Moore named chief executive officer of SSE Telecom Inc. 342
Dean Harrold named president and chief operating officer of the Las Vegas Hilton. 377
Delta Natural Gas announces earnings and dividend. 266
Digimarc technology extends copyright protection capability of Aliroo's new ScarLet software. 422
Directors' Interests. 127
DOUBLETREE CORPORATION NAMES PRISCILLA FLORENCE TO BOARD. 190
DUSA Pharmaceuticals reports completion of Phase III Levulan PDT patient enrollment/treatment. 391
Dynamic Healthcare Technologies, Inc. Closes Acquisition of Dynacor, Inc. 319
Eastern Enterprises declares dividend. 236
Electroglas finalizes Knights Technology acquisition. 376
Eleven major retailers select HP systems to run mission-critical applications. 831
Elk Point Resources Inc. Boosts Cash Flow in First Quarter. 693
Elsinore announces first-quarter earnings. 898
Essex Divests Another Non-Multifamily Property. 326
Etruscan Enterprises Ltd. - Vice President Appointed. 384
EXA International changes travel agency franchise traditions; leaner operations increase revenues for franchisees. 336
Fannie Mae Foundationp provides $250,000 grant to help launch New York's Neighborhood 2000 Fund. 1662
FileNet announces new president and chief operating officer. 694
First National Bank name change announced. 158
Fischer-Watt continues deepening El Limon mine. 413
FSI INTERNATIONAL, INC. ADOPTS SHARE RIGHTS PLAN. 670
GATEWAY 2000 begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange. 275
Glamis Gold Imperial Project Production Permits Delayed. 257
Globalstar And Rostelecom To Provide Mobile Satellite Services In Russia Through Joint Venture Company GlobalTel. 567
Golden Books' Licenses Little Lulu Character For New Animated Television Series. 335
Golden Knight Reports First Quarter Financial Results. 576
Golden Knight reports first quarter financial results. 881
Gooley named president Yankee Gas Services Co. 366
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson playing key role in efforts by government of Russian Federation and Duma to reform bankruptcy legislation. 510
GPU unit agrees to lawsuit settlement. 407
GT Interactive Licenses 'Duke Nukem 3D' To Tiger Electronics For Hand Held Versions Of Best-Selling PC Game. 409
Harcourt General reports second quarter results. 952
HealthCare Financial Partners acquires Loan Portfolio. 190
Hospitality Worldwide Services exercises option to repurchase 500,000 shares from its former president. 197
Hot Topic Inc. reports first quarter results. 548
HP bolsters industry-leading UNIX system HP 9000 Enterprise Server line; HP Enterprise Server line increases performance, maximizes investment protection and enables computing consolidation. 1135
HP boosts capacity, performance of revolutionary AutoRAID array technology; new array an ideal high-availability online storage solution for OLTP, Internet and network-file-server applications. 712
HP First to Provide Full Suite of Fibre-Channel Standard Storage Solutions. 940
HP powers the extended enterprise with next-generation high-end solutions for the commercial market. 953
Hycor Biomedical announces product registration approval in France. 151
Identix selected as part of FAA air cargo security pilot program at Chicago's O'Hare Airport. 574
ILEX Oncology And Physician Reliance Network To Develop Anti-Cancer Agents For Lilly. 698
iMALL reports first quarter results. 696
Indiana Energy presentation at New York Society of Security Analysts. 457
Individual names Michael E. Kolowich Chairman of the Board. 440
Indomin Resources Limited - new diamond bulk sampling target discovered at Martapura. 541
Infringatek builds a network forensics team to investigate crimes on the Internet. 380
International precious metals - final pilot plant recovery report - transfer of black rock ownership completed. 451
Interphase Corp. appoints William Voss to board of directors. 418
IVANS leads technology charge with NetConnect; Electronic commerce direction endorsed by vendors and companies. 802
J. Baker, Inc. Announces First Quarter Results. 380
J. Harold Chandler elected to StorageTek board. 101
Jannock Acquires Construction Products Company. 338
JDN REALTY CORPORATION INCREASES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND. 288
JTS Corporation reports record revenues for first quarter. 1253
Jubilee Resources Inc. - Corporate Update. 404
Kafus to acquire controlling interest of an organic waste processing company. 701
Kaiser Aluminum declares dividend on PRIDES convertible preferred stock. 93
Kelly Space & Technology issued patent for Eclipse tow-launch technique. 676
Kennedy-Wilson announces stock repurchase program. 113
L.A. Gear obtains $40 million revolving credit from Congress Financial Corp. 222
Lateral Vector Resources Inc. and NCE Energy Corporation Announce Transaction. 471
Life Medical Sciences announces study results of REPEL-CV post-operative adhesion barrier for cardiovascular surgery; prepares for U.S. clinical trials; 600,000 open heart procedures annually in U.S. 640
Light Rail Vehicle Contract From Stockholm for Bombardier. 444
Macheezmo Mouse Restaurants reports results for third quarter and 40 weeks. 873
Mail Boxes Etc. acquired by U.S. Office Products. 1294
Margaret Schock, former DVD specialist for Sonic Solutions, joins the dHouse production team. 289
Marks Bros. Jewelers Inc. reports record first quarter earnings of $0.05 per share. 981
Marquette Medical Systems and Utah Medical Products announce pilot distribution program to cath labs. 301
Maxwell Financing in Works. 238
Maxxam annual meeting of stockholders. 430
MDSI forms strategic partnership with TranSys to integrate ISaGRAF industrial control software into OpenCNC. 551
Medical Device Technologies Inc. receives letter of intent for exclusive European distribution of its Fluid Alarm System from Sulzer Orthopedics Ltd. 572
MegaWorld to launch NYC-New York City magazine as a valentine to New York City. 496
Mellon Mortgage selected to participate in initial phase of Fannie Mae's Small Loan Experiment; will provide faster processing and lower cost financing for owners of smaller apartment properties in Cleveland. 840
Metricom receives Product of the Year Awards from Network Magazine and Mobile Insights; the Ricochet wireless modem and Internet service recognized in mobile computing category. 556
Metro markets chosen for health quality measurement survey. 890
Microchip Technology appoints Matthew W. Chapman to its board of directors. 268
Microchip Technology debuts world's fastest 32 Kbit serial EEPROM. 552
Microvision, Saab and Ericsson Saab Avionics announce commercial development agreement; Virtual Retinal Display technology to be used in helmet-mounted displays. 881
Mid-Am to acquire Borden dairy business. 670
Milestone reports first quarter results. 305
Minera Andes Inc. - Drilling on Pino Andino Gold Property Completed; Plans Being Developed for Drilling on Other Properties. 729
Mitel sales up to 21 percent for the fourth quarter and the year. 1524
MMI announces first quarter sales increase: 46% increase gives Microleague momentum for future. 912
Mobilix chooses Nokia to build its Danish DCS 1800 Network. 507
Moody's upgrade AIB to AA status. 345
Moore Corp. Limited announces preliminary results of its offer to purchase common shares. 313
Moore Corp. Limited announces revised preliminary results of its offer to purchase common shares. 249
Mosaid Ships Powerful SDRAM Test System. 294
Motorola strengthens line of on-chip Flash microcontrollers with new 16-bit derivative; 68HC916R1 with 50K Flash debuts. 1221
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill assails PacifiCare for restricting access to effective medications; harmful restrictive drug formulary could set standard for industry. 498
National Auto Finance Co. offers VacationMiles as reward for participating dealers. 305
NBS Technologies Inc. - financial results for three months ended. 1028
NCCI and Apertus Technologies Work Together to Provide New Customer Reporting Service. 461
Neuron Data adds integration to INTERSOLV PVCS Version Manager; Elements Environment to gain advanced software configuration management capabilities. 844
New Internet Service Offers Database Of Legal & Business Documents. 717
New Line of IBM Brand Products To Be Distributed By ResourceNet International(TM). 447
New power projects boost PowerGen's international capacity 34%. 446
Newriders opens theme restaurant in Myrtle Beach, S.C. 346
NHC Communications and Oki form strategic partnership to develop and market software-controlled automated cross-connect system for telco local subscriber applications. 445
NNG reports on a record year and seven-year union contract. 941
North American Palladium Ltd. - 1996 Annual Meeting Results. 345
Notice of Pendency of Class Action against Shiva Corporation and Others. 609
Notice of Pending Class Action on Behalf of American Image Motor Co. Investors. 340
OBIT/Renaissance Cosmetics Inc. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Dr. Thomas V. Bonoma dies. 345
Ogden Corp. announces the results of 1997 annual meeting. 293
Olympus Ventures Inc. records 3 profitable quarters that contributes 8.5 cents in earnings to the 1997 fiscal year-end. 224
Pacific Bell Directory announces corporate consortium to expand business advocacy program; New alliance commemorates 10th anniversary edition of "Small Business Success". 585
Pacific Enterprises International and Enova International lead consortium to bid on Toluca natural- gas system. 521
Paige Innovation Inc. Calls Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders. 193
Pamida Holdings Corporation reports sales and operating results for the first quarter of fiscal 1998. 724
PanAtlas Energy - outstanding growth in six month results. 594
Patent awarded to BioHorizons for pioneering dental implant. 408
Pathlore forms Enterprise Training Solutions group; company names veteran technology consultant to lead initiative. 618
Peerless Systems reports record first quarter results. 1205
Philip Environmental Announces Name Change to Philip Services Corp. and a New Regional Structure and Management Team for the Industrial Services Group. 624
Placer Dome In-Fill Diamond Drilling Supports Etruscan Results. 846
PowerGen preliminary results for the year ended March 30, 1997. 1833
Praxis International releases OmniCopy data refresh technology for the OmniEnterprise data movement framework. 295
Prime Resources Declares Dividend. 129
Proffitt's, Inc. Reports Record Operating Results For The First Quarter Ended May 3, 1997 -- Results Exceed Expectations. 1276
PXRE AND PHOENIX TO FORM CATASTROPHE BOND INVESTMENT VENTURE. 340
Q-pharma Inc. positioned to gain major share of toothpaste market with acquisition of key U.S. patent. 217
Quality Semiconductor announces $9.2 million private placement of common stock and warrants. 438
Rainforest Cafe Announces Fourth International Agreement. 361
Rayrock Yellowknife Resources statement to shareholders. 439
RE - Centennial Energy Partners L.P. - acquisition of 91,700 common shares of Trican Oilwell Service LTD. 265
Red Roof Inns, Inc. announces $250 million credit facility. 273
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. declares 1997 second-quarter dividend payment. 208
REPEAT/BioLase clarifies differences between its technology and Premier Laser System. 611
Retransmission: Clearnet announces first quarter 1997 results; Mike subscribers now exceed 15,000 (Part 2 of 2). 842
Riocan Real Estate Investment Trust Announces May, 1997 Distribution. 216
Robert C. Clark Elected to Beneficial Corporation Board of Directors. 359
Robert Westervelt Named Vice President, Sales for Teleport Communications Group in New York. 299
San Andreas Resources: Private Placement. 167
SatCon announces new "PowerSmart" electronics product line. 473
SBC Communications completes agreement to form Swiss telecommunications company. 521
Scorpion Minerals announces Drilling Program on Miing Prospect. 2763
Segue Software, Coopers & Lybrand and Oracle launch power seminar series on building reliable enterprise Web applications. 897
Sensormatic systems to protect computer components from theft. 637
Shareholders file class action against Read-Rite. 761
SHAW provides optical fiber links for Nortel - Northern Telecom. 382
Shiningbank Announces Operating and Financial Results for the First Quarter of 1997. 547
Siemens makes Davox's Unison call center products available to customers. 648
Sigma Designs, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results. 806
Sirios Resources - New Licences Acquired Close to Virginia's Discovery. 320
SMART Modular Technologies and Ascend Communications sign joint development agreement for ISDN World-approved PC Card Modem and ISDN/56K Analog World-approved PC Card Modem. 548
SMART Modular Technologies Inc. reports second quarter fiscal 1997 financial results; net income up 59%; EPS up 57%. 730
SofTouch Systems announces new release of legacy application enabler; universal back end agent for OS/390 provides automatic 3270-HTML conversion. 744
South Pacific -- Screen Fire Assays confirm presence of high grade interval in the Ongkang vein zone. 924
Southern Peru Copper announces debt offering. 255
SpecMaster Stainless Steel Worktables from Eagle Foodservice equipment optimize long-life corrosion resistance. 201
Sportscene Restaurants Inc. - appointment of Jean Bedard as chairman of the board and launch of an issuer bid in the normal course of business. 507
Sprint PCS to be available at Nobody Beats the Wiz. 338
SSA announces best ever second quarter revenues and a return to operating profit. 1470
Stage Stores announces receipt of requisite consents with tender offers and consent solicitations by specialty retailers for its 10 percent senior notes due 2000 and 11 percent senior subordinated notes due 2003. 850
STB introduces Twister 280 and Twister 240 professional-quality 3-D accelerators. 594
Synbiotics Corp. to acquire Rhone Merieux veterinary diagnostic business. 659
TALX Corp. announces 4th quarter and year-end results. 948
Tembec is Lanching its Tembec Environmental Fund in Each Region in Ontario and Quebec. 270
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka introduces itself to business travelers with the "Executive Experience" package. 270
The Sirena Apparel Group Inc. names four new directors. 623
The Sports Club Co. announces resolution of pending litigation. 201
The Washington Post Company's New Media Subsidiary and CitySearch announce agreement to create new online service for Washington, D.C. 773
Therma-Wave announces recapitalization structure. 323
Tidewater declares quarterly dividend on common stock. 106
Top Source Technologies names William C. Willis, Jr. President and CEO. 484
Transformation Processing Inc. announces market update. 945
Triarc Completes acquisition of Snapple Beverage Corp. 293
Trimin Enterprises Inc. 1997 First Quarter Financial Results. 344
TTC introduces new jitter features to the INTERCEPTOR 1402S SDH/PDH Communications Analyser. 494
TV Filme extends exchange offer. 203
TV/COM signs agreement with Telepiu to market DBS-3001 digital satellite receiver in Italy. 580
TVI Acquires New Copper-Gold Porphyry Property On Mindanao, Philippines. 424
Two Breece Hill executives promoted to vice president posts. 660
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designates Eggert's sunflower as threatened. 333
United Reef - mining starts on Bamingui River Diamond Property. 132
Uniterre Resources agreement with Symmetry Resources Inc. 186
USAA Life Insurance Company announces rate reductions. 345
Vintage merges with Danoil. 369
Virgin signs with Illusion Machines to develop DAWN OF WAR, a real-time combat strategy game set in the Stone Age; creators of classic WING COMMANDER II provide unique addition to Virgin's popular combat strategy game line-up. 733
Wave Systems Corp. upgrades Internet purchase engine to handle increasing volume. 461
Wescam Announces Contracts Valued at $6.8 Million for Wescam(TM) Model 12. 340
Westcoast Energy finalizes multi-year incentive based toll structure for its pipeline and field services divisions and files agreement with the national energy board. 899
Western Wireless elects Daniel J. Evans to board of directors. 334
Westminster Farms in for 5 Percent of Utah Wildcat Well. 153
Weyerhaeuser Mortgage Company sale closes. 290
WMC Mortgage sale completed Thursday. 589
World's largest economic forecasting firm releases long-term economic outlook for state of California. 691
World's largest economic forecasting firm releases long-term economic outlook for state of Colorado. 666
World's largest economic forecasting firm releases long-term outlook for Texas economy. 575
Xplor and Venus combine; Xplor to be renamed Venus Exploration Inc. 547
Yankee Energy increases dividend by 3.1 percent. 373
YieldUP International Announces A Multi-Million Dollar Multi-Year Agreement For Equipment Sales. 249

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