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Analogy, Inc. Announces Promotion; Duane C. Fromhart Promoted to Vice President, Corporate Controller.

Jun 03, 1999 ... BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Analogy, Inc., (Nasdaq:ANLG), the world leader in mixed-signal and mixed-technology simulation, today announced the promotion of Duane C. Fromhart, CPA as Vice President, Corporate Controller. "I am pleased to announce ...

FutureLink Names Philip R. Ladouceur, Former Executive Chairman of MetroNet, as Executive Chairman.

Jun 03, 1999 ... CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- FutureLink Distribution Corp. (OTC BB:FLNKD), a leading Application Service Provider (ASP) today announced that Philip R. Ladouceur, 57, formerly an external director, has been named to the senior officer position of Executive ...

Minimum Wage Increases Aren't Only About Money; Delaware Employers Also Have an Obligation to Post State Requirements.

Jun 03, 1999 ... SUNRISE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Increasing an employee's hourly salary may be the most obvious requirement of Delaware's new minimum wage law, but it's not the only one that will cost a boss who's not in compliance. State law mandates employers also ...

MetroPlus Enters Into Agreement For Distribution of a New Phone Card.

Jun 03, 1999 ... LAKE ELSINORE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- MetroPlus Communications Technology, Inc., a division of NP Energy Corporation (OTC BB:NPEC), is pleased to announce the signing of a marketing agreement with The Ultimate Cigar Company (OTC BB:ULTC). Ultimate ...

Ultimate Announces Web Access Cards.

Jun 03, 1999 ... VANCOUVER, B.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- The Ultimate Cigar Company (OTCBB:ULTC) announced today it has created a new marketing program for Internet-based companies seeking effective and measurable real world marketing. The program is called Web Access Cards ....

United Retail Group Announces May 1999 Sales.

Jun 03, 1999 ... ROCHELLE PARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- United Retail Group, Inc. (NASDAQ NMS:URGI) today announced total sales in May 1999 of $35.2 million compared with $37.0 million in May 1998. Comparable store sales decreased 3% for the month following a 27% increase in May ...

One Web Place Selected By Steiner Sports For Online Auction Site.

Jun 03, 1999 ... LOS ALTOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- One Web Place Inc., a leading web auction company, today announced that it has forged an alliance to build a privately branded online auction for Steiner Sports Marketing. Designed to attract and encourage sports ...

Popular Curtis Mathes Brand Returns to Retail in Time for Holiday Shopping.

Jun 03, 1999 ... DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- uniView Technologies signs licensing agreements; Curtis Mathes trademark to be private label for new line of consumer electronics uniView Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq:UVEW) has signed licensing agreements under which ...

Musicland May Comp Sales Rise 2.5%.

Jun 03, 1999 ... MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Musicland Stores Corporation (NYSE:MLG) today said that comparable-store sales rose 2.5 percent for the four weeks ended May 29, 1999. The Superstores Division (Media Play and On Cue) posted a comparable-store sales increase of 6.0 ...

Zale Completes the Acquisition of Peoples Jewellers of Canada.

Jun 03, 1999 ... DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Zale Corporation (NYSE:ZLC), the nation's largest specialty retailer of fine jewelry, today, announced that it has purchased substantially all assets of Peoples Jewellers Corporation, a privately owned chain of 177 fine jewelry stores ...

ARI Quarterly Revenues Jump 74%; EBITDA Turns Positive; 13 Straight Quarters of Revenue Growth; 10 Quarters of EBITDA Improvement.

Jun 03, 1999 ... MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- ARI Network Services, Inc. (NASDAQ/NMS:ARIS), a leading provider of Internet e-commerce services for manufacturers with shared service and distribution networks, today reported a 74% increase in quarterly revenues and continued ...

Worldwide Entertainment & Sports Announces Shannon Briggs Heavyweight Bout Against Frans Botha On Showtime Network August 7th.

Jun 03, 1999 ... WEST ORANGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Worldwide Entertainment & Sports Corp. (NASDAQ:WWES), announced today that heavyweight boxer Shannon Briggs from New York (31-2, 25 KOs) has signed a contract to fight Frans Botha of South Africa (39-2, 24 KOs) on August 7, 1999 ...

Humongous Entertainment and Nickelodeon Sum Up Summer Fun With Blue's 123 Time Activities in June 1999.

Jun 03, 1999 ... SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Follow-up to Blue's ABC Time Activities(TM) No. 1 Selling Children's Educational CD-ROM of 1998 Blue's 123 Time Activities(TM) delivers sum fun this June for preschoolers. This highly anticipated CD-ROM is the latest ...

Executone Information Systems Announces INFOSTAR/EVX Card.

Jun 03, 1999 ... MILFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Easy to Install, Affordable Voice Messaging System EXECUTONE Information Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:ELOT) has announced the availability of the INFOSTAR(R)/EVX (Eclipse(TM) Voice exchange) Card. The EVX Card is a highly ...

AmeriComp Inc. Named Intel Authorized Solution Provider; Designation Identifies Premier Location for Intel Solutions.

Jun 03, 1999 ... TOPEKA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- AmeriComp Inc. announced today its qualification as an Intel Authorized Solution Provider, a designation that identifies the company as a preferred source of Intel products, services and solutions. Intel Authorized ...

Hewlett Packard Recognises MSAS Global Logistics.

Jun 03, 1999 ... LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Hewlett Packard, a world leader in office and measurement equipment, has just announced a prestigious award to MSAS Global Logistics for its door-to-door service between Singapore and Virginia in the USA. MSAS Global Logistics ...

Standard Automotive Corporation Reports Record Earnings and Revenues for the Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 1999.

Jun 03, 1999 ... SOMERVILLE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- New Manufacturing Facility in Mexico is now Fully Operational STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION (AMEX: AJX, AJX.PR) (the "Company" or "Standard") today announced record operating results for the quarter and fiscal year ...

Leading Software Support Experts to Conduct Virtual Chat Sessions Hosted by supportindustry.com.

Jun 03, 1999 ... SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Featuring Speakers from eGain Communications, Breakaway Solutions, Computer Support Technologies, Logica Advantagekbs, Technical Support Solutions and Enigma Inc, Among Others supportindustry.com, the premium ...

Pier 1 Imports Reports Monthly Sales.

Jun 03, 1999 ... FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE:PIR) reported today that sales for the four-week period ended May 29, 1999, aggregated $87,715,000, an increase of 11.1% from $78,962,000. Comparable store sales increased 5.9% from the year ...

Sunglass Hut International Reports a 4.6% Increase in May Comparable Store Sales.

Jun 03, 1999 ... CORAL GABLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Sunglass Hut International, Inc. (Nasdaq:RAYS) reported today that sales for the four weeks ended May 29, 1999 were $58.7 million, an increase of 1.7% compared to the $57.7 million reported for the same period last year ....

TLC Q4-99 and Year-End Procedure Volumes -- Strong Growth Continues.

Jun 03, 1999 ... BETHESDA, Md. and TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- TLC The Laser Center Inc. (Nasdaq:LZRC)(TSE:LZR.), recently ranked as Canada's fastest growing company in the 1999 PROFIT 100 survey, announced today that over 90,600 paid procedures were performed at the Company's ...

Factory 2-U Stores Inc. Announces May Sales.

Jun 03, 1999 ... SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Factory 2-U Stores Inc. (NASDAQ:FTUS) Thursday announced that sales for the four-week period ended May 29, 1999, increased 28.4% to $26.6 million compared with $20.7 million for the four-week period of May 1998. Comparable ...

Sharper Image Comparable Store Sales Increase 11%; Internet Sales Increase Over Sixfold.

Jun 03, 1999 ... SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Sharper Image Corporation (Nasdaq/NMS:SHRP) today reported a sales increase of 14 percent for May over the prior year, driven by an 11 percent increase in comparable store sales, and a 554 percent increase in Internet sales. ...

Comdial Expands Avalon.

Jun 03, 1999 ... Assisted Living Software Includes Enhanced Features CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Comdial Corporation (Nasdaq: CMDL) announced today its latest software release with enhanced features for Comdial's assisted living product Avalon. Avalon is a ...

McKessonHBOC and Mercy Resource Management Renew Primary Pharmaceutical Supply Agreement.

Jun 03, 1999 ... SAN FRANCISCO--(BW HealthWire)--June 3, 1999-- McKesson HBOC, Inc. (NYSE:MCK) (McKessonHBOC), and Mercy Resource Management Inc., (Mercy) a nationwide organization of hospitals and healthcare facilities, announced today that they have renewed their seven-year agreement under new ...

STM Wireless, Inc. Subsidiary -- Direc-To-Phone International -- Names Claude Burgio Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Jun 03, 1999 ... IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- STM Wireless, Inc. (STM), (Nasdaq/NMS:STMI), a leading manufacturer of wireless communications products, today announced that Claude Burgio will join its subsidiary, Direc-To-Phone International, Inc. (DTPI), as chairman of the ...

Telefonica Celular of Brazil Selects TTI Telecom's Netrac Network Management System and SS7 Management Solution in a Significant Contract.

Jun 03, 1999 ... PETACH TIKVA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- TTI Telecom Ltd. (NASDAQ/NM: TTIL), a leading provider of integrated, turnkey software solutions for telecom service providers, together with its Brazilian partner CONSTRUTEL PROJETOS E CONSTRUCOES LTDA. ("CONSTRUTEL"), today ...

GT Interactive Software Teams With Motorcycle Giant Harley-Davidson Motor Company to Publish `Harley-Davidson's Race Across America' Software Game for the PC.

Jun 03, 1999 ... MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- WizardWorks, a division of GT Interactive Software Corp. (Nasdaq: GTIS) is partnering with the "king of the road", Harley-Davidson(R) Motor Company, to publish a computer software game that's a virtual, 3-dimensional re-creation of ...

Weider Nutrition Previews Charges and Announces New Chief Executive Officer; Charges Are Primarily Related to SKU Reduction Program; Revenue Growth Continues.

Jun 03, 1999 ... SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Bruce Wood, Former President and CEO of $700 Million Nabisco, Ltd. to Succeed David Gustin, Who Remains on the Board Weider Nutrition International, Inc. (NYSE:WNI) today announced that it expects to record ...

Digital River Partners With Spree.com to Offer Software Online.

Jun 03, 1999 ... MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Digital River (Nasdaq: DRIV), the world leader in Web-based commerce for digital products, today announced a Web store hosting agreement with Spree.com, a leading Internet marketplace. Under the agreement, Digital River will provide ...

Lucent Digital Radio and Electonics Research Inc. Announce Agreement to Develop Digital Radio Broadcast Equipment.

Jun 03, 1999 ... WARREN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Lucent Digital Radio, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lucent Technologies, and Electronics Research Inc., a leading radio equipment manufacturer, today announced that they have agreed to jointly develop combiner technology that can be ...

Kyzen Corp. Reincorporates in Tennessee and Extends Warrants Until 2002.

Jun 03, 1999 ... NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Kyzen Corp. (Nasdaq:KYZN), a leading provider of CFC-free specialty chemicals and processes for precision cleaning applications in high-technology manufacturing, Thursday announced that on May 26, 1999 the company reincorporated ...

J. Baker, Inc. Announces May Sales Results.

Jun 03, 1999 ... CANTON, MA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- J. Baker, Inc. (Nasdaq:JBAK) today reported total sales in its Casual Male Big & Tall, Repp Big & Tall, Work 'n Gear and JBI Footwear divisions for the four weeks ended May 29, 1999 were $51 million, compared to $48 million for the ...

GIII Apparel Group, Ltd. Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2000 Results.

Jun 03, 1999 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Company Also Announces Extension of Bank Facility G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (Nasdaq: GIII) today announced operating results for the first quarter of fiscal 2000, ended April 30, 1999. For the quarter, G-III ...

Scientific Technologies Inc. -- Nasdaq -- Announces Quarterly Dividend.

Jun 03, 1999 ... FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED (Nasdaq:STIZ) today announced a regular quarterly dividend of $.0475 per share on all outstanding shares of Common Stock. This dividend will be payable on July 1, 1999 to all ...

D.A.R.E. America Announces Winner of the Annual $20,000 National College Scholarship.

Jun 03, 1999 ... LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- The Board of Directors of D.A.R.E. America awarded the 1999 D.A.R.E. America National College Scholarship to Brooke Leavitt, of Cedar City, Utah. Leavitt was selected after a nationwide competition based on outstanding ...

Paris Las Vegas and Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises To Bring Flavor of France to Las Vegas With Two Distinct Restaurants.

Jun 03, 1999 ... LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Award-Winning Chefs to Serve Classic and Gourmet French Cuisine Park Place Entertainment Corp. (NYSE:PPE) Thursday announced that award-winning chefs Jean Joho and Gabino Sotelino will bring the culinary dining experience of ...

West Marine Reports an 11.7% Sales Increase and 4.1% Comparable Store Sales Increase for May 1999.

Jun 03, 1999 ... WATSONVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- West Marine, Inc. (Nasdaq:WMAR) today reported that net sales for the four weeks ended May 29, 1999 were $56.2 million, an increase of 11.7% from $50.3 million for the four weeks ended May 30, 1998. Of the $5.9 ...

Toshiba Portege Series Honored With 1999 World Class Award From PC World.

Jun 03, 1999 ... IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Continuing its leadership in technology innovation, the Computer Systems Division (CSD) of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS) today received more industry praise, earning PC World's 1999 World Class Award for best ...

Casio and PictureWorks Announce Co-Branding and Distribution Agreement; MediaCenter Offers Essential Tools for Web Imaging.

Jun 03, 1999 ... DANVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Casio Inc., a leading supplier of consumer electronics and PictureWorks Technology, Inc., the leading digital imaging company, today announced a co-branding and distribution agreement for PictureWorks' newest product, ...

Catherines Stores Corporation Reports May Sales Results --Unaudited--.

Jun 03, 1999 ... MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Catherines Stores Corporation (NASDAQ: CATH) reported Thursday that comparable stores' sales increased 5.8% for the month of May, bringing the year to date comparable stores' sales increase to 5.9%. Total sales for the four week ...

MIM Corporation Appoints Robert L. Bestvina President Continental Managed Pharmacy Services Subsidiary.

Jun 03, 1999 ... ELMSFORD, NY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Seasoned Operations Executive to Oversee Company's Expanding Mail Order and Fulfillment Center Marks Progress in Realizing the Company's New Strategic Vision MIM Corporation (NASDAQ:MIMS) an ...

Gap Inc. Announces May Sales.

Jun 03, 1999 ... SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today reported sales of $780 million for the four-week period ended May 29, 1999, an increase of 28% over sales of $609 million for the comparable period ended May 30, 1998. The company's comparable ...

OSI and CrossKeys to Provide Integrated Management for IP/Data Networks.

Jun 03, 1999 ... KANATA, ONTARIO and FOLSOM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Solution will combine OSI's NetExpert(r) framework and management applications with CrossKeys Resolve(r) performance and SLA management software Objective Systems Integrators (Nasdaq: OSII) and ...

Acrodyne Expands Senior Management Team; Company Positioned for Rapid Growth During Digital Transition Period.

Jun 03, 1999 ... BLUE BELL, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Acrodyne Industries, Inc., announced today the restructure and expansion of its senior management team. A. Robert Mancuso, President and CEO, stated, "Acrodyne has made the decision to strengthen the level of leadership required to ...

Saks Incorporated Announces May Sales.

Jun 03, 1999 ... BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- NOTE: Saks Incorporated will release earnings for the second quarter ending July 31, 1999 at the close of business on Tuesday, August 17, 1999. Management has scheduled a conference call at 10:00 ...

The Juice & Smoothie Industry Continues Strong Growth.

Jun 03, 1999 ... CHINO HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- The juice/smoothie industry exhibits a positive upward swing as evidenced by its current 30% growth rate. Juice Gallery, a multimedia business resource provider, that concentrates on the specialty restaurant ...

Open Source Community Leaders Promote Linux Operating System Through Unique Online Giveaway.

Jun 03, 1999 ... SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- San Francisco-based Penguin Computing, the industry's leader in complete turn-key Linux solutions, announced today that it has joined forces with Linux Online. Penguin is teaming up with Linux Online, a not-for-profit Web site for ...

Motorola Makes World's First GSM-Connected Internet Call; London Demonstration Proves Technology Leadership is More Than Just Talk.

Jun 03, 1999 ... SWINDON, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Motorola, Inc. is once again proving its leadership in the mobile market with its achievement of the world's first voice call made over GSM connected Internet Protocol (IP) technology. Demonstrations of the ...

ECCS Receives Five Terabyte $1.1 Million Network Attached Storage -NAS- Order.

Jun 03, 1999 ... TINTON FALLS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Five Terabyte Imagi) today reported that it has received a five terabyte $1.1 million order for its fault tolerant Synchronection 2, a network attached storage device. The Synchronection 2 order is expected to ship to the ...

Texas Heart Institute Uses Thoratec VAD System as Bridge to Recovery for Patient Eliminating Need for Heart Transplant.

Jun 03, 1999 ... PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--June 3, 1999-- Patient Removed from Device and Sent Home after 46 Days of Support Thoratec Laboratories Corporation (Nasdaq/NMS:THOR), a medical device company, said today that the Texas Heart Institute(R) has used its Ventricular ...

Diamond Multimedia Announces Agreement With RadioShack to Carry Home Networking Products at Retail; Diamond's HomeFree Phoneline Product to be Sold in 2,500 Stores.

Jun 03, 1999 ... VANCOUVER, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:DIMD), a leader in PC multimedia and Internet connectivity, Thursday announced a new agreement with RadioShack, the retail operating format of Tandy Corp. (NYSE:TAN), to carry the Diamond ...

Hobby Markets Online Announces Alliance With Coin World Collectibles Publisher Amos Press for Internet Auctions.

Jun 03, 1999 ... SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Hobby Markets Online, leader in niche collectibles communities, announces the formation of an alliance with Amos Press, publisher of Coin World magazine. The cornerstone of the alliance is the provision of co-branded ...

Rite Aid Reports 9.9 Percent Same-Store Sales for May.

Jun 03, 1999 ... CAMP HILL, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Rite Aid Corporation (RAD-NYSE, PSE), today announced that same-store sales for the five weeks ended May 29, 1999, rose 9.9 percent over the prior-year period led by pharmacy same-store sales increases of 16.4 percent. ...

Eye Dynamics Reports Governmental Talks Regarding Acceptance of EPS-100.

Jun 03, 1999 ... TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Charles Phillips, president of Eye Dynamics Inc. (OTC BB:EYDY), Thursday announced that talks have been held at significant government levels concerning possible acceptance of its EPS-100 System. These talks are part ...

The Biggest Stars in the Hip-Hop Universe Converge for ``The Source Hip-Hop Music Awards'' Airing Friday, August 20 on UPN.

Jun 03, 1999 ... LOS ANGELES--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Recognizing the top-selling musical format in America as well as the dominant sound of youth culture, UPN and Source Entertainment, the multi-media division of hip-hop culture's leading magazine The Source, will present "The ...

HP Gains Top Spot in Worldwide Ultrasound Market.

Jun 03, 1999 ... PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--June 3, 1999-- In an independent report published by New York-based Klein Biomedical Consultants, Hewlett-Packard Company was ranked the No. 1 medical diagnostic ultrasound provider worldwide for 1998. HP surpassed all other vendors to take ...

CardioComm to Develop Microsoft SQL Server Version of GEMS For Large Scale Users.

Jun 03, 1999 ... VICTORIA, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- CardioComm Solutions Inc. (VSE:CCG) (the "Company", "CardioComm") is pleased to announce that the Company has been requested to develop a Microsoft(R) SQL Server(TM) version of its Global ECG Management System ("GEMS") ....

Berman DeValerio Pease & Tobacco: Itron Shareholder Plaintiffs Announce Settlement of Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit.

Jun 03, 1999 ... SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Plaintiff shareholders of Itron, Inc. announced today that they reached an agreement to settle a securities class action lawsuit filed against Itron, Inc. and Johnny Humphreys, Itron's Chairman and CEO. The lawsuit will be ...

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Receives FDA Clearance to Market More Effective Cancer Therapy Capability.

Jun 03, 1999 ... PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--June 3, 1999-- Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE:VAR) has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the latest version of its beam-shaping device used in cancer radiotherapy. FDA 510(k) clearance ...

``The Wonderful World of Disney'' Beckons Broadway Veterans Victor Garber, Alan Cumming, Audra Mcdonald and Kristin Chenoweth to Complete the Cast for an All-New Musical Production of ``Annie''.

Jun 03, 1999 ... BURBANK, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Casting is complete on an all-new adaptation of the acclaimed musical "Annie," set to air in the 1999-2000 season of "The Wonderful World of Disney" on ABC. Four-time Tony nominee Victor Garber, who also co-starred in ...

Disney's Premium Service Named One of Top Web Sites by Family PC; Disney.com Receives Thumbs-Up From Family PC's Panel of Experts.

Jun 03, 1999 ... NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Disney's Club Blast, the premium subscription service available through Disney.com, was named one of the year's top-rated sites in Family PC Magazine's June/July issue. Family PC ranked the "top 100" ...

HP Marks Entry into Disease-Management Market, Introduces New Remote-Measurement Solution for Congestive Heart-Failure Patients.

Jun 03, 1999 ... PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--June 3, 1999-- Solution for CHF Patients in Final Stage of Development and Testing Marking its entry into the disease-management market, Hewlett-Packard Company today announced a new disease-management solution for congestive heart ...

Computer Outsourcing Services, Inc. Announces Internet Hosting Services.

Jun 03, 1999 ... LEONIA, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Computer Outsourcing Services, Inc. (NASDAQ National Market: COSI), a provider of mission-critical information technology services to corporate enterprises, announced today it is expanding its data center outsourcing business by ...

NVIDIA'S RIVA TNT2 Dominates Pentium III 550 First Looks; Award-Winning 3D Graphics Processor Helps Micron Electronics Win Top Honor -- PC Magazine Editors' Choice.

Jun 03, 1999 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- Extending its technology leadership position, NVIDIA(TM) Corporation (Nasdaq:NVDA) announced today that its RIVA TNT2(TM) 3D graphics processor helped Micron(TM) Electronics (Nasdaq:MUEI) win PC Magazine's coveted Editors' ...