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Indus International Approves Repricing of Stock Options.

Dec 15, 1998 ... SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 1998--Indus International (Nasdaq:IINT), announced today that its Board of Directors approved the repricing of all outstanding options held by employees other than the executive committee with an exercise price above the closing market price of the ...

Aspen Technology Announces Software and Services Agreements for Aspen MIMI Supply Chain Software.

Dec 15, 1998 ... CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 1998-- Bridgestone/Firestone, EniChem, Novo Nordisk and Sunoco to Implement Supply Chain Management Solutions From AspenTech Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:AZPN), the leading provider of Smart Manufacturing and ...

INSpire Insurance Solutions Revises Earnings Guidance.

Dec 15, 1998 ... FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 1998--INSpire Insurance Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:NSPR) announced today that the company has revised the earnings guidance provided to analysts for 1999 from $0.90 per share to $0.84 per share. Earnings estimates have been reduced due to lower ...

Medalia Clarifies Clinic Restructuring.

Dec 15, 1998 ... SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 1998--Medalia HealthCare, LLC, responds to recent confusing news reports about the restructuring of Medalia and reorganization of its clinics. "Some patients have gotten the impression from news reports that Medalia is closing all of its ...

SVG Achieves ISO 14001 Certification for Environmental Management.

Dec 15, 1998 ... SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 1998--Silicon Valley Group Inc. (Nasdaq:SVGI), a leading supplier of wafer processing systems to the worldwide semiconductor industry, today announced that its Track Systems Division and Thermco Process Laboratory have been awarded ISO 14001 ...

Bruce David Eisen Inks Producer Deal With Trimark; Writer/Producer to Work in Genre Division.

Dec 15, 1998 ... SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 1998--Trimark Pictures has signed Bruce David Eisen as an in-house producer. The announcement was made by Cami Winikoff, Trimark's chief administrative officer and executive vice president. "Bruce has played a key role in the ...

CoveredCall.Com Announces the Week's Actively Traded Stock Options.

Dec 15, 1998 ... HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 1998--This week's option trading was highlighted by active stock option trading in several securities, according to CoveredCall.Com, an Internet-based stock information service. Monday's stock option trading was led by Ascend Communications ...

NBA Lockout Settlement Near as Both Sides Tally Losses.

Dec 15, 1998 ... CARMEL, Calif.--(BW SportsWire)--Dec. 11, 1998--As losses mount in the ongoing NBA lockout, the point has arrived where fiscal prudence dictates that both sides reach an agreement, according to an analysis by Paul Kagan Associates, Inc., a Carmel, Calif., sports and media research company ....

Watkins-Johnson Announces Completion of Share Repurchase Authorization.

Dec 15, 1998 ... PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 1998-- Watkins-Johnson Company (NYSE:WJ) today announced it has completed the repurchase of 3,500,000 shares authorized by its board of directors. Such repurchased shares are also retired; there are now 6,547,687 current outstanding ...

Protection One Announces Unregistered Notes Offering.

Dec 15, 1998 ... CULVER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 1998--Protection One, Inc. (NYSE:POI) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Protection One Alarm Monitoring, Inc., is offering $300,000,000 of its Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 ("Notes") in an unregistered transaction. ...

St. John Knits Appoints Robert Davis, Mark Goldston and Daniel Reiner to Its Board of Directors.

Dec 15, 1998 ... IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 1998--St. John Knits Inc. (NYSE:SJK) Friday announced the appointments of Robert Davis, Daniel Thomas Reiner and Mark R. Goldston to three newly created positions on its board of directors, raising the total number of directors from six to nine. ...

ML Macadamia Orchards, L.P. Announces Fourth Quarter Distribution.

Dec 15, 1998 ... HONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 1998--ML Macadamia Orchards (NYSE:NUT), L.P. today announced a cash distribution of seven and one-half cents (7 1/2 cents) per Class A Unit, to be paid on Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, to unitholders of record as of the close of business on Thursday, Dec. 31, ...

On-Line Gift Shopping Triples This Year.

Dec 15, 1998 ... SAN JOSE, Calif./PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 1998--Interim results from an ongoing survey sponsored by World Research (www.survey.com) and EarthLink (www.earthlink.net) reflect that 69.3 percent of Internet users surveyed have already used or plan to use the Internet this ...

The Bull Market Report Weekly Recap.

Dec 15, 1998 ... WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 12, 1998-- Here are some of the news items covered from last week's issues: - International Data Corporation predicts that 320 million people will be online in 2002, up from 100 million now. Fortunes will be made in this new ...

Alaska Airlines Inaugurates Service to Vancouver, B.C., from Palm Springs ``International`` Airport.

Dec 15, 1998 ... SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 12, 1998--Beginning this Sunday, Alaska Airlines will no longer serve Palm Springs Regional Airport. That's because the airport has been renamed Palm Springs International Airport just in time for the first scheduled international flight departing ...

Multex News - Quartet Making Cents Hi-Tech, Pharmaceuticals Shine on Russell 2000.

Dec 15, 1998 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 12, 1998--Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ISIP), PSI Net Inc. (PSIX), Rambus Inc. (RMBS) and Cor Therapeutics Inc. (CORR) are four companies from among the ranks of the Russell 2000 that warrant a closer look. For full article, please go to the Multex Investor ...

SAS Institute names Ceres to CRM partnership program.

Dec 15, 1998 ... ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 1998-- Teaming to offer products and expertise for industry-focused customer relationship management (CRM) SAS Institute Inc., the market leader in data warehousing and decision support, today announced ...

Autodesk Ranks CFA Number 36 of 302 USA Dealers.

Dec 15, 1998 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) of California, the world's fourth largest software company and maker of AutoCAD, has ranked Consulting For Architects, Inc, (CFA), New York, Boston, Chicago, 36th out of 302 USA dealers ...

NEES and National Grid to Merge in $3.2 Billion Transaction.

Dec 15, 1998 ... WESTBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--The National Grid Group plc (LSE:NGG) and New England Electric System (NYSE:NES) announced today that they have signed a merger agreement under which National Grid will acquire all of the outstanding shares of NEES. Under the terms of the ...

Matav Establishes Digital Network to Enable Advanced Cable Broadcasts.

Dec 15, 1998 ... NETANYA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998-- -- $11M Investment will Enable Near-Video-On-Demand and Other Services- -- Matav Has Asked Authorities to Explain Denial of Tiering Permits -- Matav-Cable Systems Media Ltd. (NASDAQ: ...

Princeton Research Announces Investment Opinion on Internet Advisory Corp.

Dec 15, 1998 ... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--"We are strongly recommending the purchase of The Internet Advisory Corp. (PUNK) for those traders and investors who are ready and willing to accept an above-average risk in order to reap a much above average return," said J. Wesley ...

Hughes to Acquire USSB; Transaction Will Extend DIRECTV's Leadership Position.

Dec 15, 1998 ... EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--Hughes Electronics Corporation, a subsidiary of General Motors Corporation, announced today that it has signed a definitive merger agreement with United States Satellite Broadcasting Company, Inc. (USSB) (Nasdaq:USSB) to acquire the ...

IBM Releases Open Software to Improve Security, Performance & Reliability of Internet E-mail Systems.

Dec 15, 1998 ... YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998-- Free Secure Mailer Code Could Ensure Security of Systems Transferring Billions of E-mails Daily IBM today announced it is making available open source software designed to improve the security, ...

Columbus Micro and Haltronics Named Intel Authorized Solution Providers; Designation Identifies Premier Locations for Intel Solutions.

Dec 15, 1998 ... COLUMBUS/MEDINA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--Columbus Micro and Haltronics Inc. each announced today their qualification as Intel Authorized Solution Providers, a designation that identifies the companies as preferred sources of Intel products, services and solutions. ...

NHI to Pay 74 Cent Dividend.

Dec 15, 1998 ... MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--National Health Investors, Inc. (NYSE:NHI)(NYSE:NHIPr) announced today that it will pay its dividend of 74 cents per share to shareholders of record on Dec. 30 and payable on Jan. 29 instead of payable on Feb. 10 as previously announced ....

Santa Uses Portable E-mail Device to Update America on His Progress.

Dec 15, 1998 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998-- PocketScience Tracks Santa's Daily Progress and Lets Children E-mail Christmas Wishes to Santa PocketScience Inc., a portable e-mail service provider, announced today an exclusive relationship with Santa ...

Home Shopping Network Welcomes Lucas Educational Systems Inc.'s Dr. Memory, Jerry Lucas.

Dec 15, 1998 ... ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--The Home Shopping Network Monday announced that it is bringing Jerry Lucas to its airwaves, known to many as the renowned "Dr. Memory(TM)." Long considered the expert in techniques for increased memory and learning skills, ...

EC Computer, Inc. and PC Help Corp. Named Intel Authorized Solution Providers; Designation Identifies Premier Locations for Intel Solutions.

Dec 15, 1998 ... BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--EC Computer, Inc. and PC Help Corporation each announced today their qualification as Intel Authorized Solution Providers, a designation that identifies the companies as preferred sources of Intel products, services and solutions. ...

Toshiba Broadens Magnia Server Offerings with Innovative Rack Mountable Servers and Complete Rack Solution for the Enterprise.

Dec 15, 1998 ... IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998-- Toshiba's Aggressively Priced Rack Mountable Servers, Innovative 6142 Rack and Options Offer Customers High-Performance Features and Enhanced Serviceability in a Space-Saving Design -0- <Pre> ...

StockTIPS, Nokia, CBS MarketWatch and DBC Launch Integrated Seamless Financial Tracking Package.

Dec 15, 1998 ... SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--StockTIPS announced today it has launched an all-in-one alerting service and financial news package with Nokia (NYSE:NOKA), CBS MarketWatch and Data Broadcasting Corporation (NASDAQ:DBCC). MarketWatch is a joint venture between CBS Inc ....

British Airways to License Magellan.

Dec 15, 1998 ... VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998-- Mercury Achieves Largest Contract to Date as British Airways, PLC, Signs Letter of Intent to License Mercury's Magellan, NOVA & NOVA Online Software Systems Mercury Scheduling Systems ...

Martinelli's 100% Juices Receive Kosher Certification.

Dec 15, 1998 ... WATSONVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--S. Martinelli & Company, maker of the most popular brand of non-alcoholic sparkling cider in the United States, recently received Kosher certification for Martinelli's Gold Medal(R) Apple Juice, Cider, Sparkling Cider and Apple-Berry ...

Reel.com Launches DVD Store; New Enhanced DVD Content Celebrated With Home Theater Giveaway.

Dec 15, 1998 ... EMERYVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--Reel.com (http://www.reel.com), the leading online movie store, and subsidiary of Hollywood Entertainment, Corp. (Nasdaq:HLYW), today announced the launch of a special DVD section in the Reel.com store that includes enhanced DVD content, ...

Vantive Teams with IBM to Provide Powerful Front-Office Solutions for IBM's DB2 Universal Database; Vantive Provides Enterprise-Wide, Unified View of Customer Information.

Dec 15, 1998 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--The Vantive Corporation (Nasdaq:VNTV), a leader in the front-office software market, today announced that it has entered into a relationship with IBM to co-develop and co-market The Vantive's Enterprise, Vantive's suite of ...

Protocols.com Internet Site Launched by RADCOM Academy.

Dec 15, 1998 ... TEL AVIV, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998-- RADCOM launches a major portal for communications professionals for easy access to industry technical information - http://www.PROTOCOLS.COM RADCOM Ltd. (Nasdaq: RDCMF) today announced the ...

SkyMall Catalog Featured on theglobe.com.

Dec 15, 1998 ... PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--As part of its continuing Internet strategy, SkyMall Inc. (Nasdaq:SKYM) Monday announced that leading online community theglobe.com (Nasdaq:TGLO) now features the popular SkyMall catalog in the Marketplace area of its Web site. Averaging ...

Tadiran Telecommunications Declares Interim 1998 Dividend.

Dec 15, 1998 ... PETACH TIKVA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--The board of Tadiran Telecommunications Ltd. (NASDAQ:TTELF) today, (December 14, 1998) declared an interim 1998 dividend of $0.40 per ordinary share payable to shareholders of record as of December 24, 1998. The date of payment of the ...

QueryObject Appoints New Sales Executives for North America and Europe.

Dec 15, 1998 ... UNIONDALE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--QueryObject Systems Corporation (NASDAQ:QUOB) today announced the appointment of James Tague, formerly a regional sales director of Evolutionary Technology Incorporated (ETI) as Vice President of North American Sales and confirmed the ...

Canadian 88 Energy Corp. and Redwood Energy, Ltd. to Drill Large Thrust Sheet Play in Wyoming.

Dec 15, 1998 ... CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--(VSE:RWD.) (TSE:EEE.) (Alberta Stock Exchange:EEE.) (AMEX:EEE) Redwood Energy, Ltd. (VSE:RWD) and Canadian 88 Energy (USA), Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian 88 Energy Corp. (AMEX:EEE)(TSE:EEE)(ASE:EEE) have entered into an ...

IXC First to Carry Research and Commercial Traffic on Nationwide Next Generation Internet Backbone.

Dec 15, 1998 ... AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998-- The Gemini2000 Network's Unique Architecture Will Enable Speeds Up to 1,000 Times Faster Than Today's Internet IXC Communications (Nasdaq:IIXC) today announced that it has activated the first coast-to-coast, ...

What's New in Radio Listening? 1998 Was the Year the '70S Came Back to Radio.

Dec 15, 1998 ... NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--Radio formats called "Classic Hits" and "Rhythmic Oldies" are helping the high-schoolers of the 1970s recall their growing-up years, just as the traditional "Oldies" format preserves memories for the two generations before them. ...

Starnet Announces Contract Signing for the Larry Holmes Sportsbook and Casino; To Report Earnings and Hold Conference Call on Dec. 15.

Dec 15, 1998 ... WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--Starnet Communications International Inc. (OTC BB:SNMM) ("Starnet") is especially pleased to announce that it has entered into an on-line gaming promotional agreement with Larry Holmes, former heavyweight boxing Champion of The World and ...

Millward Brown Study Proves New Advertising Medium Effective With Consumers & Advertisers.

Dec 15, 1998 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--What do you get when you offer consumers free long-distance phone service in exchange for listening to brief, targeted advertisements via telephone? A highly effective and revolutionary advertising medium called FreeWay, according to the results of ...

NYSERNet Establishes the First Internet2 Point of Presence in New York State.

Dec 15, 1998 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--Signaling a major step forward in education and research network capabilities for New York State, NYSERNet announced today that it has established the state's first Internet2 point of presence (gigaPoP). This is the first point of ...

SoftDVD Certified by Microsoft WHQL as a PC98 Motion Video Device for Windows 98; SoftDVD - World First Software DVD Decoder - Now Certified For Microsoft DirectShow.

Dec 15, 1998 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--December 14, 1998--Zoran Corporation (Nasdaq:ZRAN), a leading provider of integrated circuits and software for digital video and audio applications enabled by compression, today announced that SoftDVD has been certified by Microsoft Windows Hardware ...

Sony Online Entertainment and Hasbro Interactive Sign Agreement to Bring Trivial Pursuit Online Exclusively to The Station@sony.com.

Dec 15, 1998 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998-- -Deal Marks First Time Sony and Hasbro Interactive Work Together in Online Arena and First Board Game Property on The Station- Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) and Hasbro Interactive, two of the biggest names in ...

Enzon Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Shearwater Polymers.

Dec 15, 1998 ... PISCATAWAY, N.J.(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998-- Enzon Inc. (NASDAQ:ENZN) announced today that it has filed a patent infringement suit in Federal Court in New Jersey against Shearwater Polymers, Inc., (Shearwater) for infringement of U.S. Patent 5,643,575, one of the patents covering ...

Scotts Forms Strategic Biotech Alliance With Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

Dec 15, 1998 ... MARYSVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--The Scotts Company (NYSE:SMG) today announced that it has completed an agreement with Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey, to develop improved grasses for professional golf courses through genetic engineering. ...

Scotts Forms Biotech Collaboration With Monsanto.

Dec 15, 1998 ... MARYSVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998-- The Scotts Company (NYSE: SMG) today announced that it has entered into a collaboration with the Monsanto Company (NYSE: MTC) to bring the benefits of biotechnology to the multi-billion dollar turfgrass and ornamental plants business. ...

IKOS' VirtuaLogic Emulator Breaks Design Compilation Time Speed Barrier; Emulation Made Easy: 100 Percent Visibility, PCs Can Be Brought Into Process.

Dec 15, 1998 ... CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--IKOS Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:IKOS), a leading provider of design verification solutions, today announced significant speed and ease of use enhancements to FPGA-based emulation with the latest release of its emulation product, VirtuaLogic ...

Physicians World Communications Group Selects Horizon Live Distance Learning to Deliver Live Medical Education Over the Internet.

Dec 15, 1998 ... NEW YORK--(BW HealthWire)--Dec. 14, 1998-- New Technology Enables Physicians and Healthcare Professionals to Access Live Training and Information via Horizon Horizon Live Distance Learning Inc., a leader in interactive group learning and Physicians World ...

Pathobiotek Positions Multiple Sclerosis Diagnostic Product for Potential Licensing.

Dec 15, 1998 ... HOUSTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998-- Revenues Expected to Exceed $3 Million in 1999 Pathobiotek Diagnostics, Inc. (OTC BB:PBTK), a developer of diagnostic products for multiple sclerosis (MS), today announced that significant progress has been made in the ...

Applied Materials Introduces Breakthrough System for Shallow Trench Isolation Etch.

Dec 15, 1998 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998-- Ultra-High Productivity DPS STI(TM) Centura(R) Delivers Enabling Etch Technology for Next-Generation Shallow Trench Isolation Structures Applied Materials, Inc., the world's leading supplier of etch ...

EcoScience's Village Farms of Presidio, Texas Greenhouse Announces First Harvest.

Dec 15, 1998 ... EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--Initial harvesting has begun at Village Farms of Presidio, the newest greenhouse of EcoScience Corporation's (Nasdaq: ECSC) subsidiary, Agro Power Development, Inc. Premium quality red and yellow Dutch variety bell peppers ...

Audible.com Announces Availability of Leading Titles From Each of the "Big Seven" Audiobook Publishers.

Dec 15, 1998 ... WAYNE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998-- Simon & Schuster, Random House Audio and its Imprint Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio, Harper Audio/Caedmon, Time Warner AudioBooks, Penguin Audiobooks, and Dove Audio Participating in Unique Online Audio ...

SAVVIS Adds Enterprise Security to Its Portfolio of Corporate Network Solutions; National ISP Offers Check Point Software Technologies' Secure Enterprise Networking Solutions.

Dec 15, 1998 ... ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--SAVVIS Communications Corporation, a leading independent national Internet carrier, today announced the expansion of its Internet solutions portfolio to address the enterprise security requirements of corporate users. The company has partnered ...

Digital Archaeology Introduces First Adaptive, Self-Optimizing Database System.

Dec 15, 1998 ... Business Editors/Technology Writers The Digital Archaeology Discovery Suite Allows Fast, Ad Hoc Heterogeneous Database Exploration Without Initial Design or Ongoing Database Tuning Digital Archaeology Corp., developer of the revolutionary ...

American Oncology Resources and Physician Reliance Network Announce Definitive Merger Agreement.

Dec 15, 1998 ... HOUSTON/DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998-- -Creates the Preeminent Cancer Management Company- American Oncology Resources, Inc. (Nasdaq: AORI) and Physician Reliance Network, Inc. (Nasdaq: PHYN) announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement to ...

Audible.com to Debut Next-Generation MobilePlayer-PLUS At the 1999 International Consumer Electronics Show.

Dec 15, 1998 ... WAYNE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998-- Playback Device For Unique Internet Audio Service Now Features Over 7 Hours Of Playback Capacity Audible.com announces today the upcoming release of the MobilePlayer-PLUS(TM), its 3.5-ounce mobile playback ...

Chyron Delivers First Duet HD Graphics Systems to Major Broadcasters and Production Facilities.

Dec 15, 1998 ... MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--- Duet(tm) HD and Lyric(tm) Software Team to Provide First Digital High Definition Character Generator Capability Chyron Corporation (NYSE: CHY) today announced deliveries of the first Duet(tm) HD systems to ...

Digital Archaeology Promises One-Week Deployment for Data Marts.

Dec 15, 1998 ... LENEXA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998-- Digital Archaeology Discovery Suite(TM) Early Adopter Program Guarantees Operational Data Mart in One Week's Time or No Payment Required Digital Archaeology Corporation, developer of the ...

Neoprobe Establishes License Terms for Neuroblastoma Treatment.

Dec 15, 1998 ... DUBLIN, Ohio.--(BW HealthWire)--Dec. 14, 1998--Neoprobe Corporation (NASDAQ NMS:NEOP) today announced a letter of understanding to license a radiolabeled drug, 125I-MIBG, which will be used in the intraoperative detection of neuroblastoma, an infant and childhood form of cancer. Neoprobe ...

State University of New York Signs $1.7 Million Multiyear Agreement With CBT Systems.

Dec 15, 1998 ... REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998-- New Partnership Delivers Interactive Information Technology Training To Students, Faculty, Staff, and the NY Community CBT Systems, a leading provider of web-based information technology (IT) training, ...

Herbert M. Baum Named President & COO of Hasbro, Inc.

Dec 15, 1998 ... PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--Hasbro, Inc. (ASE:HAS) today announced that Herbert M. Baum will join the company as President and Chief Operating Officer. In this important role, Baum will be responsible for the day to day management of all of Hasbro's operating, ...

HP Joins Internet Security Courseware Consortium; Industry Group Formed by Interactive Training Leader CBT Systems Offers Comprehensive Curriculum for Internet Security Training.

Dec 15, 1998 ... REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998--CBT Systems, a leading provider of interactive education software for information technology training, today announced that the Hewlett-Packard Company has joined the Internet Security Courseware Consortium (ISCC), which CBT Systems ...