PR Newswire back issues from Wednesday, May 14:
Swing-N-Slide Corp. Reports First Quarter 1997 Results
May 14, 1997 ... JANESVILLE, Wis., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Swing-N-Slide Corp. (AMEX: SWG), a leading consumer and commercial playground equipment company, today announced financial results for the first quarter of 1997.The first quarter 1997 results include the operations of the GameTime ...
Zapata Corporation Announces $640 Million Proposal to Acquire Envirodyne Industries, Inc.
May 14, 1997 ... HOUSTON, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Zapata Corporation (NYSE: ZAP) announced today that it has proposed a transaction to acquire all of the common stock of Envirodyne Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: EDYN) for $8 per share, a 32% premium over Tuesday's closing price of $6.0625. The proposed ...
Smithfield Foods, Inc. Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter Earnings
May 14, 1997 ... NORFOLK, Va., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFDS) today announced that earnings for the Company's fourth quarter ended April 27, 1997, will be "approximately $1.00 per share," bringing earnings per share for the full fiscal 1997 year to "the $2.30 area." ...
Alternate Postal Delivery Reports First Quarter Profit
May 14, 1997 ... GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Alternate Postal Delivery, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALTD) reported a 1997 first quarter net profit after tax of $10,261 on sales of $4,045,909, compared to a 1996 first quarter net loss after tax of $254,058 on sales of $5,863,488.Selling, ...
First Chicago NBD Launches OnCall Communications Card
May 14, 1997 ... CHICAGO, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- First Chicago NBD Corporation (NYSE: FCN) today announced the launch of its proprietary OnCall communications card, which provides customers easy access to discounted long-distance and conference calling; electronic, fax and voice mail, and banking, credit ...
DCX Reports Second-Quarter Operating Profit
May 14, 1997 ... FRANKTOWN, Colo., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- DCX, Inc. (Nasdaq: DCXI), a defense subcontractor, today reported net income of $459,122, or 10 cents a share, for the fiscal second quarter ended March 31, which included a nonrecurring gain of $400,000. Net income from operations totaled ...
Texas Biotechnology Reports First Quarter Financial Results
May 14, 1997 ... HOUSTON, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Biotechnology Corporation (TBC) (AMEX: TXB) today announced financial results for the first quarter of 1997.Revenues for the first quarter of 1997 totaled $800,000, compared to $1,917,000 for the same quarter in 1996. Revenues ...
PLD Telekom Announces Increased Operating Profit As First Quarter Revenues More Than Double
May 14, 1997 ... NEW YORK, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- PLD Telekom Inc. (Nasdaq: PLDI; Toronto: PLD) today reported total revenues for the first quarter of $25.0 million, more than double the $11.0 million generated during the same period last year. Operating profits were $2.5 million, compared to a loss of ...
Gibraltar Packaging Group Announces Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal 1997
May 14, 1997 ... WESTPORT, Conn., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PACK) today announced results for its third fiscal quarter ending March 31, 1997.Gibraltar reported net income for the Company's third quarter of fiscal 1997 of $235,000 or $0.05 per share. ...
WHX Announces First Quarter 1997 Results
May 14, 1997 ... NEW YORK, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- WHX Corp. (NYSE: WHX) today reported a net loss for the first quarter of 1997 of $40.7 million, or $1.92 per share of common stock. The loss reflects the effects of a strike by the United Steelworkers of America which began October 1, 1996, and has ...
New BellSouth Telephone Directory Mirrors Growth of Montgomery, Prattville, Wetumpka Area; Delivery Set to Begin May 15
May 14, 1997 ... MONTGOMERY/PRATTVILLE/WETUMPKA, Ala., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- That the cities of Montgomery, Prattville and Wetumpka continue to thrive as one of the fastest growing areas in the Southeast is reflected by the new BellSouth White Pages Telephone directories that begins delivery May 15, ...
New BellSouth Telephone Directory Mirrors Growth of Thriving Mobile/Eastern Shore Area; Delivery of New Books Set to Begin May 15
May 14, 1997 ... MOBILE, Ala., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- That the Mobile and Eastern Shore region continues to thrive as one of the fastest growing areas in the Southeast is reflected by the new BellSouth White Pages Telephone directories that begin delivery May 15, according to a spokesperson for BellSouth ...
Vita Foods Reports First Quarter 1997 Results
May 14, 1997 ... -- First quarter earnings decreased, as sales were reduced by the <Pre> timing of certain orders. </Pre>-- Vita added new customers in the first quarter, and believes it <Pre> retained all existing customers. </Pre>-- ...
Colle & McVoy Named National ESOP Company of the Year
May 14, 1997 ... Communications tonight was named the National ESOP Company of the Year by The ESOP Association, the national association of companies with employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) at its Annual Conference in Washington, D.C."Colle & McVoy's unwavering commitment to employee ...
The Procter & Gamble Company Named Public ESOP Company of the Year
May 14, 1997 ... tonight was named the Public ESOP Company of the Year by The ESOP Association, the national association of companies with employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) at its Annual Conference in Washington, D.C."Procter & Gamble is a shining example of how sharing the wealth with ...
Pepsi Stuff is Back
May 14, 1997 ... <Pre> Builds on Pepsi's Most Successful Consumer Event; Offers Sports Fantasies, Hip FashionsFeatures Shaq, Andre, Deion, Picabo Street, Jeff Gordon, Derek Jeter, and Others in Star-Studded RosterAdds ...
Barbecue Owners Beware When Transporting Propane Tanks; New Device Helps to Keep Cylinder From Tipping in Vehicles
May 14, 1997 ... NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Barbecue owners who are ready to fire up their gas grills may first need to fill its 20-lb. propane tank. Although this trip may seem like a routine errand, it could end up in disaster, according to David R. Stempin.With 27 years ...
The Ritz-Carlton Naples...Paradise Found at $119 Per Night
May 14, 1997 ... NAPLES, Fla., May 14 /PRNewswire/ --- The annual American Express "Summer Special" offered at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples allows guests to treat themselves to a five-star, five-diamond experience for $119 per night, a savings of 34%.Guest rooms feature balconies with ...
Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island Kicks Off 1997 Season
May 14, 1997 ... MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission Point Resort, presenting one of the largest lakefront on Mackinac Island -- accessible only by ferry or plane -- crowns the southeastern shore and overlooks the Straits of Mackinac. This newly renovated resort opens for the season ...
Escape to Paradise With Swimsuit Calendar Models; Publisher Organizes Travel Tour for Filming
May 14, 1997 ... BEL AIR, Md., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- A travel tour has been organized by the publisher of the Caribbean Swimsuit Calendar to give the guests a close up look at the models' film and shoot.This unusual tour package (scheduled for August) is a chance to fulfill your dreams to ...
Biocontrol Executives Waive Salaries
May 14, 1997 ... PITTSBURGH, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Biocontrol Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: BICO) announced today that effective immediately its top executives will waive their salaries until more significant sales of Biocontrol's products have been generated.Fred E. Cooper, chief executive ...
Innovative Bicycle Design Adds Comfort and Safety to National Bike-to-Work Day - May 20
May 14, 1997 ... First Significant Design Change in 100 Years Revolutionizes Bicycle CommutingCORVALLIS, Ore., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Every May the League of American Bicyclists sponsors National Bike Month and Bike-to-Work Day (May 20 this year), to encourage Americans to bike to work for ...
Student Mail Campaign a Winner for Western
May 14, 1997 ... WALNUT CREEK, Calif., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Staff Services (Nasdaq: WSTF) announced noteworthy results from a student direct mail campaign currently in full swing. The campaign, designed to make students aware of the availability of temporary work, encourages interested students ...
New Book Targets Energy Advertising and Marketing Practices
May 14, 1997 ... ATLANTA, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Chartwell Inc., a publishing and information services company serving the utilities industry worldwide, is releasing an all-new book focused on energy advertising, marketing and product promotion. Titled "Energy Marketing Strategies," the 100-page book is ...
Longview Announces Release & Availability of Khalix 2.3; Financial Management Software for WAN and Intranet Enterprise Use
May 14, 1997 ... MALVERN, Pa., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Longview Solutions, Inc.(TM), a leading provider of integrated financial management and decision support software, today announced the availability of Khalix(TM) version 2.3, which now provides unparalleled intranet capability. Khalix 2.3 is also ...
Canyon Reports First Quarter Results
May 14, 1997 ... GOLDEN, Colo., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Canyon Resources Corporation (AMEX: CAU), a Colorado-based mining company, today announced a first quarter loss of $310,700, or $0.01 per share, for the three months ended March 31, 1997, compared to a loss of $828,200, or $0.03 per share, for the ...
Simtek Announces Financial Results For The First Quarter of 1997
May 14, 1997 ... COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Simtek Corporation (OTC BULLETIN BOARD: SRAM) announced financial results for the first quarter of 1997. The Company had a net profit of $97,780 in the first quarter of 1997 compared to a loss of $234,706 for the same period in 1996. The ...
Encad(R) to Ship New Croma24(TM) and NovaJet(R) PROe Series; Production Started on Both Products
May 14, 1997 ... SAN DIEGO, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- ENCAD, Inc. (Nasdaq-NNM: ENCD) has started production of the new Croma24 and NovaJet PROe Series products and expects to begin shipment of the NovaJet PROe Series (both the 42-inch and 60- inch models) next week and the Croma24 shortly thereafter. Both ...
Vanguard Airlines Reports First-Quarter 1997 Results
May 14, 1997 ... KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanguard Airlines (OTC: VNGD) announced first-quarter results today. The Company's net loss for the first quarter of 1997 was approximately $7.9 million or $(0.79) per share compared to a loss of approximately $5.9 million or $(0.69) in the first ...
Simula Reports Financial Results for First Quarter 1997
May 14, 1997 ... PHOENIX, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Simula, Inc. (NYSE: SMU) today announced revenue for the first quarter of 1997 increased to $17.8 million as compared to $16.7 million during the same quarter in 1996. The increase in revenue is due to the increased sales of 16g commercial airliner ...
QUALCOMM Announces Availability of 'CDMA Concepts' Interactive CD-ROM for Training
May 14, 1997 ... SAN DIEGO, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) today announced the availability of its first interactive multimedia training product based on CD-ROM for Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology called "CDMA Concepts.""CDMA Concepts provides ...
Radisson Family Magic Program Debuts New Kids Activity Magazine, Adds Cyberhost and Creates Kids Database
May 14, 1997 ... MINNEAPOLIS, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Just one year since the introduction of the hotel industry's largest year-round, global family fun and safety travel program, more than 55,000 families have experienced Radisson Hotels Worldwide's "Family Magic" program. This month, Radisson debuted a ...
New Generation of Panels and Shutters Survive Hurricane's Impact; Experts Develop New Products for Home and Business
May 14, 1997 ... MIAMI, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- In the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew, Steve Buzzella's company has designed and tested shutters and panels for doors and windows that can survive the impact of hurricane winds.Using advanced computer technology, a team of professional ...
Laser Industries Opens First U.S. Aesthetic Laser Treatment Centers
May 14, 1997 ... TEL AVIV, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Laser Industries Ltd. (Nasdaq: LASRF) today announced the opening of two aesthetic laser treatment centers in the New York metropolitan area, The International Laser and Aesthetic Surgery Centers, to provide comprehensive medical cosmetic services such as ...
Eastwind Reports Revenues Increase 175% For The First Quarter
May 14, 1997 ... WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The Eastwind Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: EWND), an investment holding company, today reported financial results for the first fiscal quarter of 1997.For the quarter ended March 29, 1997, the Company reported revenues of $13,655,000, a ...
KinderCare Learning Centers, Inc. Completes Exchange Offer And Will Exchange Notes Today
May 14, 1997 ... MONTGOMERY, Ala., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- KinderCare Learning Centers, Inc. announced that as of 5:00 p.m. on May 13, 1997, the expiration date, $300,000,000, or 100% of its outstanding 9-1/2% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 had been tendered in its offer to exchange $300,000,000 of ...
Borders Group Announces First Quarter Results
May 14, 1997 ... ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE: BGP) today announced operating results for the first quarter of fiscal 1997 ended April 27, 1997. The Company reported net income of $0.4 million or $0.00 per share as compared to a loss of $3.4 million or $0.04 per ...
Mannesmann Acquires a Stake in CEGETEL Strengthening Its Position on the European Telecommunications Market
May 14, 1997 ... DUSSELDORF, Germany, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mannesmann signed the contracts concerning a 15% participation in the French telecommunications company CEGETEL. Other partners are Compagnie Generale des Eaux (44%), British Telecom (26%) and SBC International (15%)....
Nutraceutix, Inc., Earnings Positive for First Quarter
May 14, 1997 ... REDMOND, Wash., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill St. John, President of Nutraceutix, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NUTX) announced First Quarter profits of $20,288 on revenues of $990,222. Contributing to this profit was a 32% increase in health supplement manufacturing over Fourth Quarter 1996 ....
Productivity Point International First to Deliver Corel Certification Seminar
May 14, 1997 ... Seminar series will introduce Corel WordPerfect Suite 7 Software <Pre> and help users prepare for certification </Pre> HINSDALE, Ill., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Productivity Point International (PPI) today announced it is first to market with a series of ...
Five Airlines Form 'Star Alliance'
May 14, 1997 ... <Pre> United, Lufthansa, Air Canada, SAS and THAI create globalnetwork to bring benefits for airline customers </Pre> FRANKFURT, Germany, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines, Lufthansa German Airlines, SAS - Scandinavian Airlines System, Air Canada and ...
Visigenic's VisiBroker ORB Brings IIOP Functionality to Cincom's TOTAL FrameWork
May 14, 1997 ... Partnership allows developers to build open, distributed applicationsCINCINNATI and SAN MATEO, Calif., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Visigenic Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: VSGN) and Cincom Systems, Inc. today announced a licensing agreement whereby Cincom will integrate Visigenic's ...
MedPlans 2000 Selects ImageMatrix Corporation for Claims Processing Solutions
May 14, 1997 ... DENVER, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- ImageMatrix Corporation ("ImageMatrix") (Nasdaq: IMCX) today announced that MedPlans 2000, a managed care administrator, headquartered in Fort Scott, Kansas, has selected, and signed a contract with, ImageMatrix to provide a solution to their claims ...
Information Security Tool to Debut to Legal Community at 26th Annual Educational Conference and Exposition
May 14, 1997 ...Technology Developed for U.S. Government Security Now Commercially AvailableLOS ANGELES, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine how things would have been different if Marcia Clark could have had complete access to Johnnie Cochran's computer files during one of the most publicized ...
VitalSigns' Net.Medic Provides Performance Monitoring, Reporting and Correction for Oracle Web Application Server 3.0
May 14, 1997 ...New Internet Utility to Help Oracle Users Maximize Server ExperienceSANTA CLARA, Calif., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- VitalSigns Software today announced that its product Net.Medic(TM), the industry's first browser companion designed to proactively monitor, isolate, diagnose ...
Informatica Signs Worldwide Distribution Agreement With Germany's Number One Computer Maker
May 14, 1997 ... $8.2 Billion Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme AG Taps Informatica PowerMart <Pre> Suite for Pan-European Data Warehousing Initiative </Pre> MENLO PARK, Calif., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Informatica Corp., the Enterprise Data Mart Company(TM), today announced ...
MOCON Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
May 14, 1997 ... MINNEAPOLIS, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- MOCON (Modern Controls, Inc.) (Nasdaq: MOCO) announced today that on May 13, 1997, its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of six cents ($.06) per share, payable on August 15, 1997, to shareholders of record on August 1, 1997. ...
Tina Turner Reveals More Than Her Legs:
May 14, 1997 ... <Pre>Rock Music Diva Unveils Her Work of Art to be Featured on 1997 Private Issue(R) Card </Pre> LOS ANGELES, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- As thousands of fans gathered at dusk at Los Angeles' Greek Theatre to await the performance of rock music legend ...
Cephalon and Chiron File Marketing Authorization Application For MYOTROPHIN(R) Injection in Europe
May 14, 1997 ... WEST CHESTER, Pa., and EMERYVILLE, Calif., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Cephalon, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPH) and Chiron Corporation (Nasdaq: CHIR) announced today that the two companies have filed a joint marketing authorization application (MAA) with the European Medicines Evaluation Agency (EMEA) ...
World Fuel Services Corporation Reports Record Financial Results For Fiscal 1997
May 14, 1997 ... <Pre> Revenue Up 20% Net Income Climbs 21%Earnings Per Share Increases 20% </Pre> MIAMI SPRINGS, Fla., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- World Fuel Services Corporation (NYSE, PSE: INT) today reported record ...
Housecall Medical Resources, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results and Acquisition of Healthfirst, Inc.
May 14, 1997 ... <Pre> The Company Also Announces Expansion of its Credit Facility </Pre> ATLANTA, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Housecall Medical Resources, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSCL), a leading provider of home healthcare services, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended March 31, ...
Humana's Hospital Medical Management Program Expanding; More Than Two Million Members Have Access
May 14, 1997 ... LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Humana Inc., (NYSE: HUM) one of the country's leading innovators in coordinated care programs, is expanding its already highly successful Hospital Inpatient Management System (HIMS) program to more than two million health plan members. ...
Avista Energy Expands to Houston
May 14, 1997 ... <Pre> Top Traders Hired to Run New Trading Office </Pre> SPOKANE, Wash., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Avista Energy, an enterprise of Washington Water Power (NYSE: WWP), today announced its plans to open an energy trading office in Houston, Texas.Avista ...
Oracle(R) Universal Server on Windows NT Delivers State-of-the-Art Technical Foundation for Guardian Life Insurance
May 14, 1997 ... Implementation Provides Quick, Seamless Access to Customer InformationNEW YORK, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle Corp. (Nasdaq: ORCL) today announced that Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is rolling out a new Oracle on Windows NT-based information technology (IT) ...
VitalSigns' Net.Medic Provides Performance Monitoring, Reporting and Correction for Oracle Web Application Server 3.0
May 14, 1997 ...New Internet Utility to Help Oracle Users Maximize Server ExperienceSANTA CLARA, Calif., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- VitalSigns Software today announced that its product Net.Medic(TM), the industry's first browser companion designed to proactively monitor, isolate, diagnose ...
Cold Metal Products Reports Results For Fourth Quarter, 1997 Fiscal Year
May 14, 1997 ... YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Cold Metal Products, Inc. (NYSE: CLQ) today announced lower net income for the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31 and higher net income for the 1997 fiscal year.Net income for the three-month period was $512,000, or 7 cents per ...
Advanced Lighting Technologies, Inc. Posts Records in Sales and Income from Operations for Third Quarter
May 14, 1997 ... CLEVELAND, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Lighting Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADLT) today announced results for the third quarter and nine months ended March 31, 1997.Sales for the third quarter ended March 31, 1997 increased 62.0% to $22,334,000 from $13,786,000 in the ...
Royal Bank Of Canada And AMS Providing Customers With PC-Based and Internet Trade Services Capabilities
May 14, 1997 ... FAIRFAX, Va., May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- American Management Systems (AMS)(Nasdaq: AMSY) announced today the successful rollout of a comprehensive suite of products developed with the Royal Bank of Canada (Royal Bank) that will enable customers to apply for and amend letters of credit as ...
Photocomm First Quarter Results
May 14, 1997 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Photocomm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCOM) today reported record sales revenues of $6,369,950 and a loss of $187,748 for its 1997 first quarter ended March 31, 1997. Sales revenues increased 29% from the same period in 1996, while earnings fell from ...
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. Reports Record First Quarter Results
May 14, 1997 ... ANAHEIM, Calif., May 14 /PRNewswire/ --- Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSUN) today reported record results for the first quarter of fiscal 1997 (the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 1997).Net income for the first quarter was $1,124,000, or $.13 per share compared ...
Teltrust to Open Second Utah-Based Call Center; New Call Center to Employ 400-500 Local Residents
May 14, 1997 ... SALT LAKE CITY, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Teltrust Communications Services Inc. (TCS), a leading agent and network-based communications service bureau, has announced that it will open a second call center, located in Cottonwood (Salt Lake County), Utah, during May 1997. The new facility ...
Kaiser Ventures Inc. Announces First Quarter Results
May 14, 1997 ... ONTARIO, Calif., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Ventures Inc. (Nasdaq: KRSC) announced today results for the quarter ended March 31, 1997.Revenues for the first three months were $1,837,000 versus $2,017,000 for the same period in 1996. Kaiser generated a pre-tax loss of ...
Pretty Good Privacy, Inc. Announces Management Changes Tied to Future Growth
May 14, 1997 ... SAN MATEO, Calif., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Pretty Good Privacy, Inc., www.pgp.com, today announced a management reorganization designed to build on the company's success as the world's leading provider of cryptography products for personal privacy and corporate security. The changes, ...
Integrated Living Communities, Inc. Announces First Quarter Results and New Acquisition Agreement
May 14, 1997 ... BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Living Communities, Inc. (Nasdaq: ILCC) today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 1997 and a new facility acquisition agreement.First Quarter ResultsFor the three months ended ...
VidaMed, Inc. Announces Appointment of a New Member to its Board of Directors
May 14, 1997 ... MENLO PARK, Calif., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- VidaMed, Inc. (Nasdaq-NNM: VIDA) today announced that Wayne I. Roe, Chairman of Covance Health Economics and Outcomes Services, Inc. (formerly, Health Technology Associates, Inc.(HTA)) has been appointed to the Board of Directors for VidaMed, ...