Business Wire back issues from Wednesday, September 8:
Wind River Systems, Inc. Names Tom St. Dennis as New Chief Executive Officer.
Sep 08, 1999 ... ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- Former Group Vice President of Applied Materials, Inc. Will Bring Wind River Proven Leadership Ability and Global Recognition Wind River Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:WIND), the leader in embedded ...
Low Dropout CMOS Linear Regulator Provides Extremely Low Power and Shutdown Mode in a Space-Saving Package.
Sep 08, 1999 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- TelCom Semiconductor, Inc. (Nasdaq:TLCM) today announced the TC56, a low supply current (11uA typical at VOUT = 3V), low dropout CMOS linear regulator, with a 10V maximum input voltage range. Its low ground ...
American Megatrends Ships the MegaRAIDR Enterprise 1500 High Performance RAID Controller; Enterprise-Class RAID Controller Reaches 210 MB/sec. Throughput.
Sep 08, 1999 ... ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- Editorial Summary -- The Enterprise 1500 offers fast data throughput and superior stability for enterprise-class servers. -- AMI's MegaRAID is the first true 64-bit PCI RAID controller to offer NT ...
BW SportsWire Recap.
Sep 08, 1999 ... TUESDAY, SEPT. 7 (NY-GOLF/RYDER-CUP-WEBSITE)(GLF)(IBM) ARMONK, N.Y.--IBM, PGA.com and Ryder Cup Limited Launch Official Ryder Cup Web Site Link to the links at www.rydercup.com (BW1350 10:24) (CA-BOXING/ELECTRONIC-ARTS)(ERTS)(BOX) REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--Electronic ...
Stephen J. Cannell to Appear At Books-A-Million of Hoover.
Sep 08, 1999 ... BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- Books-A-Million, Inc. (Nasdaq/NM:BAMM) is pleased to announce that Stephen J. Cannell will be signing copies of his new book, The Devil's Workshop, at the Hoover Commons Shopping Center location of Books-A-Million on Sunday, ...
Sagemark Acquires Equity Stake in GAVELNET.COM.
Sep 08, 1999 ... HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- The Sagemark Companies Ltd. ("Sagemark") (OTCBB: SKCO) today announced that it has acquired 100,000 12% convertible preferred shares of GAVELNET.COM for approximately $1 million. Currently, the 100,000 preferred shares represent ...
Alpine Enterprise Corp. Launches Web Site for Online Cleaning Supplies.
Sep 08, 1999 ... FALL RIVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- Alpine Enterprise Corporation, a Massachusetts-based Internet company, recently launched a web site offering industrial cleaning supplies at affordable prices. The web site is located at http://www.alpinenterprise.com. ...
Fleet and BankBoston Receive Fed Approval for Merger.
Sep 08, 1999 ... BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- Fleet Financial Group (NYSE:FLT) and BankBoston (NYSE:BKB) today received approval on their merger application from the Federal Reserve Board. The approval by the Federal Reserve brings the two banks a step closer to becoming one ...
Avis Rent a Car Awards Advertising Account to McCann Erickson.
Sep 08, 1999 ... GARDEN CITY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- Avis Rent A Car today announced it has awarded its $30 Million advertising account to McCann Erickson. Other agencies that made final presentations were Ammirati Puris Lintas and Lowe & Partners/SMS both New York based ...
Hoover Institution Fellows on Tax Cuts, Health Care Reform Proposals, and East Timor Violence.
Sep 08, 1999 ... STANFORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- Fellows at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University are available to comment on the topics listed. They may be reached directly or through the Office of Public Affairs at 650/723-0603. -0- <Pre> Tax Cuts...
TMP Worldwide Announces Plans to Acquire the Highland Search Group L.L.C.
Sep 08, 1999 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- Premier Executive Search Firm Specializing in Financial Services to Join with TMP's Global Executive Search Business TMP Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: TMPW; ASX: TMP), the leading provider of global recruitment solutions ...
Sunrise Medical Introduces New Electronic Control System for Power Wheelchairs.
Sep 08, 1999 ... CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--Sept. 7, 1999-- Sunrise Medical Inc. (NYSE:SMD) today announced the introduction of Quickie Qtronix, a completely digital, easily installed "plug and go" electronic control system for power wheelchairs. It is designed for use by high level ...
Coventry Industries Announces Closing of PeopleFirst Transaction - Changes Name to American Risk Management Group, Inc.
Sep 08, 1999 ... BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- Coventry Industries Corp. (OTC BB:COVN) Tuesday announced that the previously announced transaction with PeopleFirst LLC was completed today. The Company's name will be changed as of the closing to "American Risk Management ...
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Statement.
Sep 08, 1999 ... ATLANTA--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- Regarding Court's Decision of Sept. 7, 1999, on Plaintiffs' Motion for Interlocutory Injunction SportsSouth Network, LTD., d/b/a Fox Sports South and LMC Southeast Sports, Inc. vs. ...
Ballard Enters Exclusive Collaboration and Supply Agreement with Graphite Product Manufacturer UCAR.
Sep 08, 1999 ... VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- Ballard Power (NASDAQ:BLDP)(TSE:BLD) Ballard Power Systems announced today that it has signed a long-term agreement with UCAR International Inc. for the joint development and exclusive supply of GRAFOIL(R) Flexible ...
Sempra Energy Declares Common Dividend.
Sep 08, 1999 ... SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- The Board of Directors of Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE) today declared a quarterly dividend of 39 cents per share of common stock. The current dividend is payable Oct. 15, 1999, to shareholders of record on Sept. 20, 1999. ...
Wade Cook Financial Corp. Defends First Amendment Rights.
Sep 08, 1999 ... SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- Today Wade Cook Financial Corporation (WCFC) (OTC BB:WADE) filed a lawsuit seeking protection of its First Amendment rights. The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, responsible for regulating the securities ...
JNI Corp. Files Registration Statement for Initial Public Offering.
Sep 08, 1999 ... SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- JNI Corp. (proposed Nasdaq symbol JNIC) announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of up to $80 million of its common stock, including ...
Optical Networks Vendor SpectraSwitch Plans for Success; Industry Veteran Cindana Cornwell Named Vice President of Marketing and Business Development.
Sep 08, 1999 ... SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- SpectraSwitch, Inc. of Santa Rosa, Calif., today announced the appointment of Cindana A. Cornwell as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. Nick Lawrence, SpectraSwitch President and CEO, announced ...
Caliber Collision Centers Names New Chief Financial Officer.
Sep 08, 1999 ... IRVINE, Calif.--(AutomotiveWire)--Sept. 7, 1999-- Caliber Collision Centers, an Irvine-based operator of high-quality collision repair facilities in California and Texas, Tuesday announced that Debby Morris has joined the company as vice president and chief financial officer. ...
Wind River Systems, Inc. Corrects Date; Late April 1999 Sted Late 1999.
Sep 08, 1999 ... In BW0418, (CA-WIND-RIVER-SYSTEMS) Wind River Systems, Inc. Names Tom St. Dennis as New Chief Executive ...
Essex Announces Perpetual Preferred Offering.
Sep 08, 1999 ... PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- Essex Property Trust, Inc., (NYSE:ESS) announced today that Essex Portfolio, L.P., (the "Operating Partnership,") has sold $55 million of 9.25% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Units ("Preferred Units") to an ...
UCAR International Inc. and Ballard Power Systems Inc. Sign Exclusive Long-Term Supply Agreement; UCAR Launches New Growth Company-UCAR Graph-Tech Inc.
Sep 08, 1999 ... NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- UCAR International Inc. (NYSE:UCR), the world's largest manufacturer of flexible graphite, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive product development collaboration agreement and an exclusive long-term supply ...
Media Arts Group, Inc. Corrects Date of Satellite Unveiling Event; Saturday, September 18 Sted Wednesday, September 8.
Sep 08, 1999 ... In BW0029, (CA-MEDIA-ARTS-GROUP) Opens Its First International Gallery, fifth ...
Media Arts Group, Inc. Opens Its First International Gallery.
Sep 08, 1999 ... SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- Media Arts Group, Inc. (NYSE:MDA) today announced the opening of its first international Thomas Kinkade Signature Gallery(tm), located in the United Kingdom. "Thomas Kinkade at Bluewater" resides in a prime tourist area outside ...
Magellan and Ionics Circuits Ship First Low-Cost, ORBCOMM OEM Modem.
Sep 08, 1999 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- Magellan Corporation of Santa Clara, Calif., a unit of Orbital Sciences Corp. (NYSE:ORB), and Ionics Circuits USA of Milpitas, Calif. announced today the shipment of the first Magellan designed ORBCOMM OEM satellite modem. ...
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Essex Continues Orange County Expansion with $62 Million Newport Beach Acquisition.
Sep 08, 1999 ... PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) today announced that it has acquired Coronado at Newport (formerly Oakwood Newport Beach Apartments-North), a 732 unit apartment community, located in Southern California's prestigious ...
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Sep 08, 1999 ... Please KILL BW0418, (CA-WIND-RIVER-SYSTEMS) Wind River Systems, Inc. Names Tom St. Dennis as New Chief Executive Officer, which ran on Business Wire at 17:26 ET on 09/07/1999. Also KILL the CORRECTION, BW0478, (CQN-CA-WIND-RIVER-SYSTEMS) Wind River ...
COMTEL International Enters into Agreement to sell North Wave's International Internet Telephony Services.
Sep 08, 1999 ... LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- North Wave Communications Corp.(OTC BB:NWAV) issued the following news release today to update its ongoing business activities. COMTEL International, Inc. a California privately held corporation, http://www.comtelnetwork.com ...
Attention Followers Of UCAR International Inc. -- NYSE:UCR.
Sep 08, 1999 ... NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- UCAR International (NYSE:UCR) makes conference call announcement: Date: Wednesday, September 8, 1999 Time: 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time 10:30 a.m. Central Time ...
Finkelstein & Krinsk Charge ARM Financial Group, Inc., With Misrepresenting Company and Harming Shareholders and Institutional Investors.
Sep 08, 1999 ... SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- ARM Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:ARM) is accused in a class action lawsuit of fraudulently misrepresenting the Company's financial condition and business prospects in order to inflate the price of the company's stock. When ARM finally ...
ARCADIS Acquires U.S. Engineering Firm.
Sep 08, 1999 ... ARNHEM, The Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- ARCADIS (Nasdaq: ARCAF; AEX: ARCAD) announced today that it has reached agreement to acquire Giffels Associates, a U.S. engineering firm, as part of its strategic plan for expansion within the U.S. market. Terms of the ...
Excel Legacy Announces Scottsdale Canals Vote.
Sep 08, 1999 ... SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- Excel Legacy Corporation (AMEX:XLG) (Legacy) announced today that a special election held on Sept. 7, referred to the citizens of Scottsdale by the Scottsdale City Council to decide whether the City of Scottsdale had the authority to ...
ErgoTech Releases New Virtual Instrumentation Toolkit.
Sep 08, 1999 ... LOS ALAMOS, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September 8, 1999-- ErgoTech Systems, Inc., a leading developer of Java-based component software for manufacturing and factory automation is pleased to announce a new release (2.5) of its Virtual Instrumentation Beans (VIB) product. VIB is a ...
Theragenics Gains $40 Million Line of Credit from Wachovia Bank to Fund Manufacturing and Product Development.
Sep 08, 1999 ... BUFORD, Ga.--(BW HealthWire)--Sept. 8, 1999-- Theragenics Corp. (NYSE:TGX), producer of the TheraSeed(R) prostate cancer treatment, today announced that the company has obtained a three-year $40 million unsecured credit facility from Wachovia Bank. This agreement ...
KirchMedia and The Fantastic Corporation Partner to Drive Market for Broadband Content Over IP Broadcast.
Sep 08, 1999 ... MUNICH, Germany and ZUG, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- KirchMedia and The Fantastic Corporation, a global provider of broadband multimedia solutions, today announced a partnership. The agreement foresees the creation of a joint-venture, resulting in the ...
The Fantastic Corporation Announces Version 2.1 of the Industry's Only End-to-End Broadband Multimedia Software Solution.
Sep 08, 1999 ... ZUG, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- New Features Support International Languages and Offer Greater Control, Ease of Use and Delivery of Broadband Multimedia Applications The Fantastic Corporation, a global provider of broadband multimedia solutions, ...
Quest Net Corp. Appoints Paul Zeller As Chief Financial Officer.
Sep 08, 1999 ... MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- Quest Net Corp. (OTC BB:QNET), announced Wednesday that Paul K. Zeller has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In announcing this executive appointment, Camilo Pereira, Chairman and CEO stated: "We welcome the addition of ...
Taylor Stuart Financial Announces Investment Opinion on CyberCare Inc.
Sep 08, 1999 ... LONG ISLAND, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- Taylor Stuart Financial Initiates Coverage On CyberCare Inc. With a Strong buy Recommendation Taylor Stuart Financial today releases its research report on CyberCare Inc.(OTC SYMB: CYBR) with a strong buy ...
@Offshore.com Announces Investment Opinion.
Sep 08, 1999 ... ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- "OIL SERVICE STOCKS OUT OF BREATH? Not a chance!" states Mike Simmons, an 18-year veteran of the Offshore Drilling Industry. In the September 5, 1999 issue of The Offshore Drilling Bits, Simmons wrote, "Tuesday will ...
TheSubway.com Announces Investment Opinion on Encounter.com.
Sep 08, 1999 ... WESTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- TheSubway.com Announces Investment Opinion on Encounter.com (OTCBB:ENCR) with a short term target price of over $2.00 per share. Encounter.com (OTCBB: ENCR) recently retained Capital Research Group Inc. (CRG) as their ...
Pro Right Line Announces Investment Opinion.
Sep 08, 1999 ... ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- Tuesday (September 7, 1999) exemplified sector confusion. The earliest "tech" news came from Lehman Brothers with a bullish report on the prospect for the wireless Industry that upgraded several wireless carriers, but ignored ...
Stockreporter.de Announces Investment Opinion on XtraNet Systems Inc.
Sep 08, 1999 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- Stockreporter.de Begins Coverage of XtraNet Systems Inc.(XTRA), With a Strong Buy Recommendation and a Conservative Price Target of $15 Per Share XtraNet Systems Inc., (OTC BB:XTRA) received a strong buy ...
National Capital Companies Announces Investment Opinion On Solpower Corp.
Sep 08, 1999 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- Analyst Issues Speculative Buy Recommendation on SLPW Solpower Corp. (OTC BB: SLPW), a publicly traded, worldwide leader in environmental enzyme technology, Wednesday announced that analyst Randall D. Lewis of the ...
LSI Communications Inc. Announces Investment Opinion.
Sep 08, 1999 ... DRAPER, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- Receives Buy Recommendation LSI Communications Inc. (OTC BB: LSIM), an emerging communications and Internet software company, announced today that The National Capital Companies, a full-service investment banking firm, ...
Teltran Hosts Second Fax over IP -FoIP- Live Chat.
Sep 08, 1999 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- On Thursday September 2, Teltran International (OTC BB:TLTG) (Berlin Stock Exchange:TLTR.be) hosted its second Fax over IP (FoIP) live chat, sponsored by LANSource, Brooktrout, and TelephonyWorld.com. Entitled "A Carrier Grade ...
Callidus Software and Hyperion Team to Deliver Analytic Capabilities for Enterprise Variable Compensation Management.
Sep 08, 1999 ... SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- Callidus Software to Integrate and Resell Hyperion Essbase OLAP Server With TrueComp for Modeling and Optimizing Corporate Incentive Compensation Callidus Software, Inc., the business ...
NetGuard and RedCreek Communications Announce Agreement to Employ VPN Solutions -- Guardian Firewall Adding IPSec VPN Solution.
Sep 08, 1999 ... DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- NetGuard (a subsidiary of LanOptics Ltd., NASDAQ: LNOP) and RedCreek Communications today announced the integration of NetGuard's Guardian Firewall product with an IP Protocol Security (IPSec) VPN solution from RedCreek Communications, ...
Applied Magnetics Corporation Announces Completion of Rights Offering and Additional Financing.
Sep 08, 1999 ... GOLETA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- Applied Magnetics Corporation (NYSE:APM) today announced the completion of the company's previously announced Rights Offering of common stock to its stockholders. Approximately 12.3 million shares were issued at a fixed ...
S&P Affms Lansforsakringar Wasa Forsakringsaktiebolag.
Sep 08, 1999 ... LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard & Poor's-- Sept. 8, 1999-- Standard & Poor's today affirmed its single-'A' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on Lansforsakringar Wasa Forsakringsaktiebolag (LWAB). The outlook is stable. The ratings ...
HydraWEB Introduces Customizable Load Balancing of Web Requests; HydraASP Allows Full Control Over Load Balancing Decisions.
Sep 08, 1999 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- HydraWEB Technologies(TM), Inc., provider of e-commerce infrastructure solutions for Internet services, has introduced HydraASP(TM), allowing load balancing based on customizable application parameters. The corporate enterprise that ...
Fogdog Sports Acquires Action Gear Site Sports Universe; Leading Online Sporting Goods Retailer Becomes Major Action Sports Supplier on the Web.
Sep 08, 1999 ... REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- Fogdog Sports (www.fogdog.com), the leading online sporting goods retailer, announced today it has acquired Sports Universe (www.sportsuniverse.com), a leading action sports e-tailer, providing Fogdog with a new action ...
New Software From SkyStream To Maximize Broadcaster Revenues Through Improved Network Management Capabilities.
Sep 08, 1999 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- SkyStream Introduces Next-Generation Bandwidth Management and Data Broadcasting Features SkyStream Corporation today announced a new software suite for its broadcast networking platform that improves ...
Ubarter.com Prepares for E-commerce Launch With Added Security From Exodus Communications; Online Barter Company to Host Servers With Leading Internet Systems Management Provider.
Sep 08, 1999 ... SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- With the launch of the upcoming Ubarter.com (OTC BB:UBTR) Web site on September 14th, the business-to-business e-commerce company announced today that its primary Web servers will be hosted by Exodus Communications(TM), Inc ....
Pennsylvania Medical Group Purchases Another QUAD 12000; Nationally Recognized Neuroradiologist Makes Selection.
Sep 08, 1999 ... MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BW HealthWire)--Sept. 8, 1999-- FONAR Corporation (NASDAQ-FONR), The Open MRI Company(TM), announced today that FONAR has sold a QUAD(TM) 12000 scanner to an imaging center in Reading, PA. Joel Schwartz, M.D., a nationally-recognized neuroradiologist, selected ...
Larscom Introduces Asymmetrical Access-T45 DS3 Network Service Unit Allowing Multinational ISPs New Efficiencies for Transporting Data via Satellite.
Sep 08, 1999 ... MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- Customers Can Scale Bandwidth for Each Direction in Increments of 3 Mbps Larscom (Nasdaq:LARS) today introduced an asymmetrical option for its Access-T45 DS3 Network Service Unit allowing service providers ...
Easyriders Announces Joint Venture With Speedvision; Sponsored Segments Expected to Reach 20 Million Viewers.
Sep 08, 1999 ... AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- Easyriders Inc. (AMEX:EZR) Wednesday announced that it has entered into a joint venture with the Speedvision Network for plans to air a series of broadcast segments on Speedvision's "American Thunder Show." Every ...
SkyStream Forms Advisory Board Consisting of Broadcast, Internet and Digital TV Industry Leaders.
Sep 08, 1999 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- Advisors to Discuss Key Issues Facing Convergence of Broadcast Television and the Broadband Internet SkyStream Corporation, a leader in broadcast networking solutions, today announced the formation of ...
BUYPHONE.com and AT&T Wireless Sign an Internet Marketing Agreement for Wireless Phones and Services.
Sep 08, 1999 ... BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- BUYPHONE.com launches MessageME, a free Global Messaging Center where consumers send text messages to any wireless phone or pager BUYPHONE.com (http://www.buyphone.com), a comparison shopping ...
Petstore.com Partners With Black Rocket for Advertising Launch; Online Pet Retailer Em-'barks' on Creative Journey With New Ad Agency.
Sep 08, 1999 ... EMERYVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- Petstore.com (www.petstore.com), the leading independent online source for pet supplies, products, expert care and advice, announced today the appointment of San Francisco-based advertising agency Black Rocket, as its ...
World's First MP3 CD-Player Unveiled; Pine Technology Takes MP3 Technology One Step Further and Develops the MP3 CD-Player.
Sep 08, 1999 ... FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- Pine Technology USA Inc., (www.pineusa.com) the global computer components manufacturer, this week unveils the latest in MP3 hardware technology, the 'D'music' portable MP3/audio CD player. This is the first product of its kind ...
netLibrary Launches Partnership with Amigos Library Services; Amigos to Offer 28,000 netLibrary eBooks to Participating Libraries in Southwest.
Sep 08, 1999 ... BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- netLibrary(TM) (www.netLibrary.com), the world's premier provider of electronic books and information, announced a shared eBook resources partnership today with Amigos Library Services, Inc., a membership-based library network ...
Famous Fixins Hits a Home Run With Sterling Doubleday Enterprises, L.P., and the New York Mets.
Sep 08, 1999 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- Famous Fixins, Inc., (OTC BB:FIXN), a licensee of Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association, today announced that it has signed an advertising and promotion agreement with Sterling Doubleday Enterprises, ...
Lycos Acquires Quote.com for $78.3 Million; Expands Lycos Network with Top Finance and Investment Brand; One of the Web's Leading Providers of Streaming Quotes.
Sep 08, 1999 ... WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1999-- Lycos, Inc. (Nasdaq:LCOS), the fastest growing Internet portal and world's largest online community, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Quote.com, Inc., one of the Web's most comprehensive financial ...