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RE: Interim Receiver Appointed for Royal Oak Mines.

Apr 19, 1999 ... TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 1999-- Royal Oak Mines Royal Oak Mines Inc. announced that effective today, the Ontario Court of Justice (General Division) has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. as interim receiver of all assets of the Company. ...

Natural Solutions Corp. Reports Litigation.

Apr 19, 1999 ... NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 1999-- Natural Solutions Corp. (OTC BB:ICEB) reported that it has both filed litigation and been sued as to ownership rights of one deicing patent covering the use of stillage. The Company does not believe this claim in any way ...

Irvine Apartment Communities Sets Record Date for Special Meeting of Shareholders.

Apr 19, 1999 ... NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 1999-- Irvine Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:IAC) today established April 26, 1999 as the record date for its Special Meeting of Shareholders. At the Special Meeting of Shareholders the shareholders will consider and vote upon ...

KTI, Inc. and Others Named in Class Action.

Apr 19, 1999 ... HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 1999-- A class action complaint (the "Complaint") was commenced on April 16, 1999 in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey on behalf of all purchasers of KTI, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTIE) ("KTI" or the "Company") common ...

CyberAmerica Corp. Receives Final Approval of Casino Development Master Plan.

Apr 19, 1999 ... OASIS, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 1999-- Elko County, NV Master Plan approval includes 1,079 acres of CyberAmerica Property CyberAmerica Corp., (OTC BB:CYAA) Friday announced that it has received final approval by Elko County Planning Commission for ...

StockSplits.net Announces Stock Split Related Activity.

Apr 19, 1999 ... HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 1999-- Several companies, including AT&T, Comverse Technology, Firstar Corp. and MiniMed Inc., are now in various stages regarding the splitting of their companies* common shares, according to StockSplits.net, an Internet-based stock ...

Earthquake Family and Preparedness Week is April 19-25; Take Earthquake Preparedness Actions and Also Be Prepared for Y2K.

Apr 19, 1999 ... SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 1999-- Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES) is encouraging families and neighborhoods to learn what to do before, during and after an earthquake. The third week during April is Family and Neighborhood ...

CAI Wireless Systems, Inc. Agrees to be Acquired by MCI WorldCom.

Apr 19, 1999 ... ALBANY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 1999-- CAI Wireless Systems, Inc. (OTC BB:CWSS) ("CAI") announced today that it has executed a letter of intent with MCI WorldCom, Inc. agreeing to be acquired for $24 per share in cash. The transaction is subject to customary conditions, ...

Warner Bros. Dedicates Restored Historic Scoring Stage to Clint Eastwood.

Apr 19, 1999 ... BURBANK, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--April 16, 1999-- Warner Bros. has completed restoration and modernization of its historic, renowned Scoring Stage, long one of Hollywood's favorites for its acoustical purity and brilliance. It has been the site of recording of ...

Beyond.com and Digital River Settle Lawsuit.

Apr 19, 1999 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 1999-- Beyond.com(TM) Corp. (Nasdaq:BYND) and Digital River Inc. (Nasdaq:DRIV) have reached an out-of-court settlement of the defamation and unfair competition lawsuit commenced by Digital River on March 30, 1999, in Hennepin County ...

Digital River and Beyond.com Settle Lawsuit.

Apr 19, 1999 ... MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 1999-- Digital River, Inc. and Beyond.com have reached an out-of-court settlement of the defamation and unfair competition lawsuit commenced by Digital River on March 30, 1999, in Hennepin County District Court in Minneapolis, and the ...

Alaska Airlines Delays Legal Action; Union Urges Agents to Return to Work.

Apr 19, 1999 ... SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 1999-- Alaska Airlines issued the following updated statement regarding an apparent "sick out" by customer service and ramp agents today: "Earlier today Alaska Airlines' flight schedule was disrupted when an unusually large number ...

Tom Cruise Stars, John Woo Directs the Second Installment of `Mission: Impossible'; Principal Photography Begins April 19.

Apr 19, 1999 ... HOLLYWOOD--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--April 16, 1999-- Principal photography will begin on April 19 on the second installment of "Mission: Impossible," directed by John Woo and starring Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Dougray Scott, Thandie Newton and Rade Serbedzija. The action ...

A Commission of the Russian Legislature Approves Development of Priobskoye Oil Field Through Production-Sharing Agreements.

Apr 19, 1999 ... MOSCOW--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 1999-- The Interparty Commission of the Russian Federation's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, has voted to include the Priobskoye oil field on its list of oil fields that can be developed through Production Sharing Agreements (PSA). ...

SmartPortfolio.Com Announces Investment Opinion.

Apr 19, 1999 ... ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 17, 1999-- The following was released today from SmartPortfolio.Com Inc.: SmartPortfolio.Com Announces Market News: A Volatile Week Stock prices are reflective of 5:00 PM EST, April 16, 1999. The following ...

KIWI and FAA Sign Settlement Agreement Vacating Certificate Revocation.

Apr 19, 1999 ... NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 17, 1999-- DOT/FAA To Expedite Certification Review KIWI International Air Lines and the FAA have signed a settlement agreement that will give KIWI the opportunity to revalidate its certification on an expedited basis. The ...

Multex.com News - Pitches and Jingles, New Directions in Advertising.

Apr 19, 1999 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 17, 1999-- The advertising and marketing industry outperformed the general market in 1998. Lamar Advertising Co. (LAMR) and Nielsen Media Research (NMR) both represent strong investments within the advertising sector, with strong accounts and new ...

Sentex May Divest Itself of Existing Monitek Business.

Apr 19, 1999 ... ClEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 17, 1999-- Sentex Sensing Technology, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Monitek Technologies, Inc., entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent with a potential acquirer (the "Acquirer") pursuant to which Sentex and its subsidiaries have ...

Reinhardt & Anderson Announces Notice of Pendency of an Amended Securities Fraud Class Action Filed Against Engineering Animation, Inc. With An Expanded Class Period to Include All Purchasers Through April 6, 1999.

Apr 19, 1999 ... ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 17, 1999-- The following is an announcement by the law firm of Reinhardt & Anderson: Notice is hereby given that a class action complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Iowa on behalf of all ...

Reinhardt & Anderson Announces Notice of Pendency of Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Network Associates, Inc. and Certain of Its Officers and Directors On Behalf of All Purchasers of Network Associates, Inc. Common Stock.

Apr 19, 1999 ... ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 17, 1999-- The following is an announcement by the law firm of Reinhardt & Anderson: ALL INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS ARE HEREBY ON NOTICE that a class action has been commenced in the United States District Court for the ...

Shaun Palmer Wins the 23rd Annual Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race.

Apr 19, 1999 ... LONG BEACH, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--April 17, 1999-- Winter Extreme Sports Champion Wins Overall; Roger Mears Wins Pro Category Shaun Palmer, one of the most dominating athletes in the world of extreme sports, outshined a field of celebrity and ...

Nextel Tracks Elite Women Marathon Runners; Boston Marathon Official Wireless Sponsor.

Apr 19, 1999 ... BOSTON--(BW SportsWire)-- Nextel Communications, now in its second year as the official and exclusive wireless telecommunications sponsor of the Boston Marathon, will have an expanded crucial role: reporting times of elite female runners for the first five miles and tracking the ...

Faroudja Introduces Versatile New Video Processor; DVP2200 Digital Video Processor Adds New Technology and Features for Improved Performance and Flexibility.

Apr 19, 1999 ... LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 1999-- Faroudja, Inc. (Nasdaq: FDJA), the Silicon Valley firm widely considered a leader in video-enhancing technologies for professional and home environments, introduces its newest processor, the DVP2200 Digital Video Processor at the ...

California Federal Bank's Statement On Supervisory Goodwill Decision.

Apr 19, 1999 ... SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 1999-- California Federal Bank (Cal Fed), a subsidiary of Golden State Bancorp Inc. (NYSE: GSB), today said it is very disappointed with Friday's decision by the Court of Federal Claims. After preliminary review, Cal Fed said that it ...

CBS News Selects Sony Betacam SX Digital Broadcast Products Valued At $20 Million for Worldwide News Implementation.

Apr 19, 1999 ... LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 1999-- CBS News has committed to Sony Betacam SX(R) digital video equipment and recording media valued at $20 million for its New York news studio and 18 news bureaus and offices around the world, including Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles; ...

CBC/Radio-Canada Standardizes on Sony Betacam SX Digital Platform; One of Sony's Most Significant SX Sales Worldwide.

Apr 19, 1999 ... TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 1999-- The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) has selected Sony Betacam SX(R) and related MPEG-based technology to replace nearly 2,000 Betacam(R) and Betacam SP(R) videotape recorders and camcorders across its English and French ...

Sony Debuts New 24P High Definition Production System; Twenty-Four Other Manufacturers to Support 24P with Products.

Apr 19, 1999 ... LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 1999-- Sony Electronics Inc. will showcase all of the primary elements of its 24 frame progressive high definition production system at NAB '99. This represents the much-awaited showing of a system first described by Sony at the ...

Avid and Sony Announce Alliance to Develop MPEG-based Nonlinear Editing Systems for News.

Apr 19, 1999 ... LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 1999-- At NAB'99, Avid(R) Technology, Inc. and Sony Corporation today announced that they have agreed to create an alliance to pursue the development of new post-production and broadcast news products. Under this alliance, the two ...

Tribune Broadcasting Selects Sony NewsBase Servers for Local News Production.

Apr 19, 1999 ... LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 1999-- Tribune Broadcasting Company has selected Sony NewsBase(tm) as its group wide newsroom server technology. The commitment, valued in excess of $5 million, follows Tribune's decision two years ago to select Betacam SX(tm) as its news ...

'Who's Who' of Broadcast Industry Aligns With Sony to Advance Digital Television; Sony Strikes Major Deals with CBS, NBC, Fox, Tribune, CNN, Court TV, Rainbow, CBC, RAI.

Apr 19, 1999 ... LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 1999-- Strategic Relationships With IBM, Avid, Sun, Discreet Logic, SGI, Pluto, FAST, Leitch, Panavision, Sierra Design, Lucasfilm Position Sony DTV Technology for Widespread Acceptance Sony comes to NAB '99 ...

Sony NAB Booth Features Collaborative MPEG Demonstrations With Avid, Sun Microsystems, FAST Multimedia, ASC Leitch, Vibrint Technologies, Quantel.

Apr 19, 1999 ... LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 1999-- Continuing with Sony Electronics' emphasis on open architecture, the company's NAB booth will feature demonstrations of Sony products operating seamlessly with servers and non-linear editors from a wide variety of popular video ...

Lucasfilm Ltd. to Utilize Sony 24 Frame Progressive High Definition Digital Electronic Cinematography Format.

Apr 19, 1999 ... LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 1999-- Episodes II and III of "Star Wars" Saga to Be Captured with Sony/Panavision Camera System Sony announced today that Lucasfilm Ltd. has initiated a collaborative project with Sony Corporation and Panavision to ...

Betacam SX Format Takes Fox O&Os by Storm; FOX Majority Votes for SX Format.

Apr 19, 1999 ... LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 1999-- Sony Electronics Inc. has announced that 16 of 22 FOX-owned and operated broadcast stations have purchased Sony Betacam SX(R) equipment for news gathering. To date, Sony sales to FOX stations have included more than 300 ...

Compaq Board of Directors Forms Office of the Chief Executive Under Leadership of Chairman Benjamin Rosen; Eckhard Pfeiffer and Earl Mason Resign as CEO and CFO.

Apr 19, 1999 ... HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 1999-- Compaq Computer Corp. (NYSE:CPQ) announced today that its Board of Directors formed an Office of the Chief Executive to oversee the day-to-day running of the Company's operations, effective immediately. Chairman Benjamin M. Rosen and ...

BW SportsWire Recap.

Apr 19, 1999 ... SUNDAY, APRIL 18 (MA-BOSTON-MARATHON/PACT)(RUN)(NXTL) BOSTON--Nextel Tracks Elite Women Marathon Runners; Boston Marathon Official Wireless Sponsor (BW0004 8:10) SATURDAY, APRIL 17 (TX-EVERSTART/OPR-BASS)(OPBAS) JASPER, Texas--TEXAS Angler Wins $35,000 in ...

Endovasc Ltd., Inc. Again Clarifies Rumors.

Apr 19, 1999 ... MONTGOMERY, Texas--(BW HealthWire)--April 18, 1999-- Endovasc Ltd., Inc. (OTC BB:ENDV) today announced that its management has again been made aware of Internet rumors regarding a potential joint venture or buy-out with Glaxo-Wellcome, Inc. The management of Endovasc ...

Telstra Chooses Network Appliance For WebCache Deployment; Telstra, Australian Telecommunications Company, Deploys NetCache to Improve Internet Services Offering.

Apr 19, 1999 ... MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- Network Appliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP), the leading provider of dedicated data-access appliances, today announced that Telstra Corporation Limited, Australia's principal telecommunications company, has completed initial ...

Tradehall.com Launched the Next Generation E-Commerce Solution That is Positioned to Take Away Market Share From eBay and Yahoo.

Apr 19, 1999 ... CASTRO VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 1999-- Privately owned Himel Technology LLC, a leading developer and provider of Internet software solutions, announced today the launch of its new e-commerce web site that incorporates advanced auction and sales trading, virtual ...

YARC Reports Successes With Internet Online Store, Wins in Danish Court, and an Order From Honeywell.

Apr 19, 1999 ... CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 1999-- YARC Systems (OTC BB:YARC) today announced that its initiative to commence Dealer Sales of its RIP software through its own Internet Online Store is achieving successes. On 3rd March 1999 YARC announced that it had ...

Dassault Systemes Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire a Majority Interest in Smart Solutions Ltd.

Apr 19, 1999 ... PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- Dassault Systemes and Smart Solutions Ltd. joins forces to completely address the TeamPDM and PDMII market segments Dassault Systemes (Nasdaq: DASTY) and Smart Solutions Ltd. today announced the signing of a ...

New PrairieComm Chip Advances Wireless Handset Technology.

Apr 19, 1999 ... MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- Setting the stage for a quantum leap in cellular handset technology, PrairieComm, Inc. today announced the availability of the world's most advanced TDMA baseband processor - allowing the manufacture of even smaller handheld devices with ...

Pinnacle Systems Is First to Provide Dedicated Platform for Final Cut Pro.

Apr 19, 1999 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- Market-Leading TARGA Nonlinear Hardware Solution Now Available For Apple Computer's Powerful New Editing And Compositing Program Pinnacle Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:PCLE) today announced that its TARGA 1000 ...

FXDekoHD Heads Up Multiple Additions To Deko CG Family.

Apr 19, 1999 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- Pinnacle Systems Now Delivers A Full Range of Windows NT-Based Titling Solutions For Desktop, Postproduction, And SDTV and HDTV Broadcasters Pinnacle Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:PCLE) is ...

Pinnacle Systems Announces Price Reductions For TARGA 2000X Series Of Video Boards At NAB.

Apr 19, 1999 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- Realtime TARGA Hardware Solutions Power Avid MCXpress For NT and Discreet edit* Pinnacle Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCLE) today announced reduced pricing for its TARGA 2000X series of video boards, which ...

Pinnacle Systems Announces DVD1000 - A Combination Video Editing and DVD Authoring Solution; DVD1000 Captures Digital Video and Creates DVDs.

Apr 19, 1999 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- Pinnacle Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:PCLE) today announced DVD1000, one of the first products to feature video editing as well as DVD authoring in a single solution. DVD1000 features Pinnacle Systems recently announced DC1000, a ...

Pinnacle Systems Announces ReelTime and ReelTime Nitro Bundles With in:sync's Speed Razor RT Application.

Apr 19, 1999 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- Pinnacle Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:PCLE), today announced that it is introducing new versions of its ReelTime and ReelTime Nitro non-linear editing solutions that are bundled with in:sync's Speed Razor(TM) RT. The ...

Pinnacle Systems Unveils DVEXtremePlus Digital Effects System.

Apr 19, 1999 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- Targeted at Live Broadcast Market, New DVEXtremePlus Offers Tighter Switcher Control, Plus Shotbox and Input Router Support Pinnacle Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:PCLE) is today unveiling the ...

Pinnacle Systems' Lightning 200 Stillstore Makes NAB Debut.

Apr 19, 1999 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- Latest Addition To Windows NT-based Image-Management Family Combines Cost-Effective Realtime Performance With Compact Chassis Pinnacle Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCLE) today announced the NAB debut of the ...

Pinnacle Systems Introduces Version 2 Software For AlladinPro.

Apr 19, 1999 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- Affordable Digital Effects System Now Optimized For Live Broadcast, With Studio Tools Option For Added Paint And Titling Capabilities Pinnacle Systems (NASDAQ:PCLE) is today introducing Version 2 ...

OBIT/James A. Reep, First Consulting Group, Inc. -FCG- Chairman, Dies of Cancer.

Apr 19, 1999 ... LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- First Consulting Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCGI), a leading provider of information-based consulting, integration, and management services for the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and life sciences industries, today announced that James ...

Kanakaris CEO Calls Music Industry ``Asleep At The Switch With An 8-Track Mentality'' As eCommerce Firm Plans Internet Music Delivery Announcement As Part Of 3-Hour Webcast.

Apr 19, 1999 ... KANA Set To Enter Internet Music Business By Launching Innovative Music Label/Distributor Which Mates Mass-Market Technology With Multi-Media Marketing Kanakaris Communications Inc. (OTC BB: KANA), an Internet growth company, will announce it is entering ...

Xircom Announces New Comprehensive Reseller Program in the U.S.; Program Designed to Enhance Partnerships with VARs and Integrators.

Apr 19, 1999 ... THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- Xircom, Inc. (Nasdaq:XIRC), the world leader in connectivity solutions for mobile computing professionals, today announced its Mobile Market Reseller Program, designed to enhance relationships with value-added resellers in ...

ACTV, Inc. Acquires Key Online Media Patent From Wall Street Analyst Tom Wolzien.

Apr 19, 1999 ... Combination of Wolzien Process with ACTV's Existing HyperTV(TM) Patents Forms Basis of E-Commerce Platform for TV/Internet Convergence NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- ACTV, Inc. (NASDAQ:IATV) today announced that it has acquired a ...

Psychiatric Group --AHEPZ-- of American Health Properties, Inc. Announces Redemption of 100% of Psychiatric Group Depositary Shares At $2.08 Per Share: 60% Premium to Stock Price; Declares Final Quarterly Dividend of $0.095 Per Share.

Apr 19, 1999 ... DENVER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- American Health Properties, Inc. (NYSE:AHE) today announced that the outstanding publicly-traded Psychiatric Group Depositary Shares (NASDAQ:AHEPZ), each representing one-tenth of a share of the Company's Psychiatric Group ...

Core Group AHE of American Health Properties, Inc. Reports FFO Increases 5% to $.66 Per Share; Company Completes $105 Million Sale of Kendall Regional Medical Center.

Apr 19, 1999 ... DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- Book Equity Increases by Over $50 Million Continued Strong FFO Coverage Ratios and Bank Line Availability The Board of Directors of American Health Properties, Inc. (NYSE:AHE) announced that for the ...

PMC-Sierra's ATM Chip Set Provides the Traffic Management and Switch Fabric Core for Ericsson's AXD 301 ATM Switch.

Apr 19, 1999 ... BURNABY, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- PMC-Sierra (Nasdaq:PMCS) today announced that the company's PM73487 QRT and PM73488 QSE chip set is used as the switch core for Ericsson's AXD 301 high performance, scalable ATM switching system. PMC-Sierra's chip set ...

ICOS Reports 1999 First Quarter Results.

Apr 19, 1999 ... BOTHELL, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- ICOS Corporation (Nasdaq:ICOS) today released its financial results for the 1999 first quarter. For the 1999 first quarter, ICOS reported a net loss of $7.2 million, or $0.17 per share, compared with a net loss of $8.2 ...

MATAV to Suspend or Cancel Purchase of Addressable Analog System in Response to MOC's Objection to Tiering.

Apr 19, 1999 ... NETANYA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- Matav-Cable Systems Media Ltd. (NASDAQ: MATVY) today announced that, as a result of the objection of the Ministry of Communications ("MOC") and the Council of Cable and Satellite Broadcasting (the "Council") to the Company's ...

IntelliQuest Study Shows 83 Million U.S. Internet Users and 56 Million Online Shoppers; Alternative Methods for Getting Online Growing.

Apr 19, 1999 ... CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- As the number of adults on the Internet increases so does the number of users accessing by alternative methods, according to a study released today by IntelliQuest Research, an IntelliQuest company (Nasdaq:IQST). More than ...

MSHOW A Winner at Spring Internet World `99; Internet World Industry Award Gives Boost to ``Interactive Broadcasting``.

Apr 19, 1999 ... DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- MSHOW.com, an independent service bureau that develops and markets interactive broadcasting solutions, has been awarded top honors for their flagship product MSHOW at Spring Internet World 99. MSHOW received the Internet World ...

JFAX.COM Rolls Out Free Internet Messaging.

Apr 19, 1999 ... LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- Unified Messaging Provider Now Offers Free Fax and Voice Mail Service--Without The Ads JFAX.COM today announced a free version of JFAX's award-winning Internet fax service, available immediately. The company ...

Hanmi Bank Announced 11% Stock Dividend.

Apr 19, 1999 ... LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- Hanmi Bank (OTC BB:HNBK) today announced its Board of Directors declared an 11% stock dividend to be issued May 3 to shareholders of record on April 26, 1999. A cash payment in lieu of fractional shares will be paid at the rate ...

Lycos and AOL's Netscape Announce Major Open Directory Alliance; Lycos Network Offers Largest User-edited Directory on the Web.

Apr 19, 1999 ... WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- In a major show of support for the burgeoning open Web content movement, Lycos, Inc. (Nasdaq:LCOS), producer of the Lycos Network, today announced that its two leading Internet gateways -- Lycos.com and HotBot.com -- have reached ...

Toshiba Introduces New Value-priced TekBright Monitors.

Apr 19, 1999 ... IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- The Computer Systems Division (CSD) of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS), rounded out its TekBright(TM) monitor lineup today by introducing two value-based, high-quality monitor options. Designed to ...

Columbia Bancorp Net Income Reaches $1.1 Million or $.14 Per Share; First Quarter Net Interest Income Increases 27 Percent to $4.1 Million.

Apr 19, 1999 ... THE DALLES, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- Columbia Bancorp (Nasdaq:CBBO) today reported first quarter net income was $1.1 million, or $.14 per diluted share, compared to $1.0 million, or $.14 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 1998. Per share results ...