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Egghead.com Takes Action to Reduce Operating Expenses.

Sep 01, 2000 ... Relocates Key Engineering and Accounting Functions to Vancouver, WA Offices MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Egghead.com(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: EGGS), a leading Internet technology retailer, today announced that it is moving approximately 20% of its Menlo ...

IMUnified Announces Completion of Specifications for Functional Instant Messaging Interoperability.

Sep 01, 2000 ... Coalition to Allow Interested Companies to Review Specifications WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- IMUnified, a coalition of leading technology and instant messaging (IM) companies, today announced the completion of technical specifications that will enable ...

PR Newswire Sports Summary for Thursday, August 31, through 6:00 p.m.

Sep 01, 2000 ... NYTHFNS1 08/31/2000 05:20 r s bc-NY-Olympic-jerseys (SCARSDALE) 'Lithuanian' Olympic Jerseys Resurface for Sydney, Australia DCTH010 08/31/2000 07:59 r f bc-VA-LifeMinders-Olymp (HERNDON) LifeMinders Offers First-Ever, Real-Time Official Olympic Games Email Updates ...

Tender Offer for Carey International, Inc. Common Stock Extended Until 5:00 P.M. New York City Time on Friday, September 8, 2000.

Sep 01, 2000 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Carey International, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARY) and Aluwill Acquisition Corp., an entity that is affiliated with Chartwell Investments II and Ford Motor Company, today announced that they have extended their tender offer to acquire at $18.25 per ...

Station Comments on Public Hearing.

Sep 01, 2000 ... LAS VEGAS, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Station Casinos, Inc. (NYSE: STN) announced today that the Missouri Gaming Commission ("MGC") completed its scheduled public hearing today. The hearing was held purportedly in connection with an investigation of Michael Lazaroff, an attorney ...

InfoMech Signs On As Value-Added Reseller of TanData Shipping Technology.

Sep 01, 2000 ... TULSA, Okla., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- TanData(R) Corporation recently announced that it has signed a value-added reseller (VAR) agreement with InfoMech Internet Commerce. The agreement provides InfoMech with the ability to sell ChainLink(TM), TanData's inclusive rating and ...

Chubb Responds to Lawsuit.

Sep 01, 2000 ... WARREN, N.J., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to a lawsuit filed today by Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach, The Chubb Corporation (NYSE: CB) issued the following statement: We are totally perplexed why anyone would bring such a lawsuit against Chubb. The ...

Tandycrafts Announces Year-End Results, Highlighted by Fourth Quarter Divestitures, Completion of Strategic Plan.

Sep 01, 2000 ... FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Tandycrafts, Inc. (NYSE: TAC) today announced results for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2000, reflecting the Company's divestiture of its Gifts and Office Supplies units and significant operating changes at its core wall decor and home ...

Cary Snyder to Join MicroDesign Resources' Analyst Team.

Sep 01, 2000 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Cahners MicroDesign Resources (MDR) today announced that it has appointed Cary Snyder to the analyst team that produces the prestigious Microprocessor Report newsletter and the yearly Microprocessor Forum and Embedded Processor Forum. ...

HRH The Princess Royal Opens MAGIC.

Sep 01, 2000 ... HRH The Princess Royal will be in Swindon next week (Thursday 7 September) to open Ford's unique service for disabled motorists, the Mobility And General Information Centre, MAGIC. HRH The Princess Royal will arrive at MAGIC, Century Road, Hillmead, Swindon at 1450 hrs, and will ...

Atlantic Coast Airlines Holdings, Inc. Estimates Effect of United System Difficulties on Earnings for Third and Fourth Quarters, 2000.

Sep 01, 2000 ... DULLES, Va., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Coast Airlines Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAI), parent of Atlantic Coast Airlines (ACA), which operates in the Eastern and Midwestern United States as United Express, and Atlantic Coast Jet (ACJet), which operates in the Eastern United ...

Edison International Unit Assumes Ownership of Citizens Power.

Sep 01, 2000 ... IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Edison Mission Energy, an Edison International (NYSE: EIX) company, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Citizens Power, the power marketer formerly a subsidiary of Peabody Group. To implement the acquisition, Citizens ...

Customer Demand, Volatile Market Prompt BPA to Revise Rate Provisions.

Sep 01, 2000 ... PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- High prices and higher customer demand are forcing the Bonneville Power Administration to alter its proposed power rates for the next five years. BPA announced yesterday that it intends to revise the Cost Recovery Adjustment ...

Scient Announces Stock Repurchase Program.

Sep 01, 2000 ... SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Scient (Nasdaq: SCNT), The eBusiness Systems Innovator(TM), today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $25 million of Scient's outstanding common stock. Under the stock repurchase program, Scient may ...

Cedar Group US, Inc. Acquires Cipher Systems Ltd.

Sep 01, 2000 ... BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Corum Group announced today that its client, Cipher Systems Ltd., has been acquired by Cedar Group US, Inc. Cipher Systems is a leading provider of IT services and solutions to corporations and government agencies. (Photo: ...

CSC Acquires CheckVision Assets of Alysis Technologies.

Sep 01, 2000 ... BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Corum Group announced today that its client, Alysis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALYS) (formerly known as IA Corporation), has sold its CheckVision application framework and other assets to Computer Sciences Corporation (NYSE: CSC). ...

SPS Bond Defeasance Completed.

Sep 01, 2000 ... DENVER, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwestern Public Service Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xcel Energy Inc. (NYSE: XEL), today announced that it has defeased all $19,641,000 of its remaining outstanding First Mortgage Bonds thereby satisfying and discharging the indenture ...

IDC: Home Office Households Approach 37 Million in 2000 as Internet Turns 'Work Anywhere' Into 'Work Everywhere'.

Sep 01, 2000 ... FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The growing number of home office households will continue to spark advanced technology use in the home, according to IDC. The Framingham, Mass.-based market research firm says the number of households with some form of home office ...

Infinite Graphics Reports Fourth Quarter Profits.

Sep 01, 2000 ... MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinite Graphics Incorporated (OTC Bulletin Board: INFG) reported that net income increased to $133,000 or $.05 per share, on a 13% sales increase to $2.22 million for the fourth quarter ending 4/30/2000. The results compare favorably to a ...

TI Completes Acquisition of Dot Wireless.

Sep 01, 2000 ... Move Expands TI's Capabilities to Deliver DSP-based Wireless Solutions for All 3G Standards DALLAS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (NYSE: TXN) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Dot Wireless, Inc., in a ...

CareMedic Systems Teams With Ernst & Young to Deliver Medicare Revenue Compliance Solutions.

Sep 01, 2000 ... ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- CareMedic Systems announced recently it has signed an agreement with Ernst & Young LLP, a global professional services firm, allowing it to provide proprietary software for automating Medicare revenue management. Under this ...

Creative Color Wraps Nu Skin Building in Style.

Sep 01, 2000 ... Large Format Digital Printing Opens up Promotional Opportunities in Rocky Mountain Region SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Creative Color, a locally owned digital imaging company, produced a huge building wrap adorning Nu Skin Enterprises' corporate ...

Lockheed Martin to Establish World-Class Propulsion, Thermal and Metrology Center at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi.

Sep 01, 2000 ... BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) today announced a plan to establish an advanced Propulsion, Thermal, and Metrology Center at the John C. Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. The plan represents a partnership between ...

BioTransplant Presents Progress in Transplantation of Cells, Tissues and Organs.

Sep 01, 2000 ... Data Presented Today at the International Congress Of the Transplantation Society in Rome CHARLESTOWN, Mass., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- BioTransplant Incorporated (Nasdaq: BTRN) and its collaborators at the Massachusetts General Hospital's (MGH) ...

DataVoN Reports Strong Growth in Traffic Over VoIP Network; Sales Growth Is A Result of Increased Traffic in Existing Markets and New Markets Coming Online.

Sep 01, 2000 ... DALLAS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Zydeco Energy, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ZNRG) President and CEO Hugh Simpson today announced that DataVoN, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Zydeco and a nationwide provider of VoIP telephone and data services, has recorded strong growth in ...

Vishay Intertechnology Releases New Ferrite Beads, Thermistors, And Ultra-Low-TCR Precision Voltage Dividers.

Sep 01, 2000 ... MALVERN, Pa., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH), has announced the release of new multilayer ferrite beads, negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistors, and ultra-low-TCR precision voltage dividers. The new multilayer ferrite ...

Nassau Broadcasting to Close on Nine Radio Stations by End of September.

Sep 01, 2000 ... PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Nassau Broadcasting Partners, L.P., a top-20 radio group with 32 radio stations in the Northeastern U.S., today announced that it has obtained private equity funding and will complete the acquisition by the end of September on nine radio ...

Michigan National to Open Financial Center in Detroit Wednesday, September 6.

Sep 01, 2000 ... DETROIT, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Detroit City Councilwoman Kay Everett will join Michigan National representatives to cut the ribbon on the bank's newest financial center at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6. The grand opening celebration will run from 5 to 7 p.m. ...

ParkStone Appoints Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.

Sep 01, 2000 ... Peter H. Harris Appointed to ParkStone Executive Team FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- ParkStone Medical Information Systems, a leader in the physician hand-held market, today announced the appointment of Peter H. Harris as its senior vice president, ...

Seychelle Environmental Technologies Applies for Re-listing.

Sep 01, 2000 ... SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Seychelle Environmental Technologies, Inc., announced today that the SEC has informed them that they have no further comments in connection with Seychelle's Form 10 filing. "Our company has reapplied for listing on ...

Sprint to Offer Video Relay in Texas.

Sep 01, 2000 ... Sprint Marks 10 Years as Relay Provider with Innovative Services AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time, deaf and hard- of-hearing consumers will be able to use the telephones in their homes to communicate with the rest of the world using American ...

BestCalls.com Named 'Best of the Web' by Forbes Magazine.

Sep 01, 2000 ... Third Time BestCalls Recognized by Forbes as One of the Web's Best Research Tools for Online Investors LOS GATOS, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- BestCalls.com, the Internet's leading investor event directory, today announced it has been named to ...

Union Bankshares Company Completes Acquisition of Mid-Coast Bancorp, Inc. Effective at Close of Business.

Sep 01, 2000 ... ELLSWORTH, Maine, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Bankshares Company ("Union") (www.uniontrust.com), the holding company for Union Trust Company ("Union Trust"), announced today that the merger of Mid-Coast Bancorp, Inc. ("Mid-Coast") (Nasdaq: MCBN) (www.waldoborobank.com) with ...

BERTELSMANN ECOMMERCE GROUP APPOINTS TOM ESPELAND AS CIO.

Sep 01, 2000 ... PR Newswire, London, September 1. This press release is transmitted on behalf of Bertelsmann eCommerce Group. Hamburg, Germany and New York - Bertelsmann eCommerce Group (BeCG) today announced the appointment of Tom Espeland as Executive Vice President and Chief ...

BERTELSMANN ECOMMERCE GROUP APPOINTS CAROLA HOLTERMANN AS DIRECTOR MARKET COMMUNICATIONS.

Sep 01, 2000 ... Bertelsmann eCommerce Group strengthens corporate communications department PR Newswire, London, September 1. This press release is transmitted on behalf of Bertelsmann eCommerce Group. Cross-reference: photo was sent via satellite and is available at: ...

PIRONET ACQUIRES HEWLETT PACKARD AS CLIENT.

Sep 01, 2000 ... PRNewswire, London, September, 1. This release is transmitted on behalf of Pironet AG. HP Distribution Portal with pirobase Cologne - Hewlett Packard has commissioned PIRONET to build its distribution Intranet. The new Intranet portal will be based onPIRONET's ...

ASPECT MEDICAL SYSTEMS AND DATEX-OHMEDA SIGN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION AND TECHNOLOGY AGREEMENT.

Sep 01, 2000 ... PRNewswire, London, September, 1. This release is transmitted on behalf of Aspect Medical Systems, Inc. Newton, Massachusetts -- Datex-Ohmeda, a Division of Instrumentarium Corporation, and Aspect Medical Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASPM) have entered into a three-part agreement ...

Axcan Pharma added to the TSE 300 composite index.

Sep 01, 2000 ... MONT SAINT-HILAIRE, Quebec, Sept. 1st /CNW-PRN/ - Axcan Pharma Inc. (``Axcan'') is pleased to announce that the Company has been added today to the TSE 300 Composite Index. ``This addition to the TSE 300 is a tremendous recognition of Axcan's progress over the past ...

Alcon Holdings Inc. Announces the Merger of Its Wholly-Owned Subsidiary With And Into Summit Autonomous Inc.

Sep 01, 2000 ... WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcon Holdings Inc. announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Alcon Acquisition Corp., has been merged with and into Summit Autonomous Inc. (Nasdaq: BEAM). As a result of the merger, Summit Autonomous has become a direct, ...

First Union Corporation and JWGenesis Financial Corp. Sign Definitive Acquisition Agreement.

Sep 01, 2000 ... RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- First Union Corporation (NYSE: FTU) and JWGenesis Financial Corp. (Amex: JWG) announced today the signing of a definitive agreement under which First Union will acquire JWGenesis, a publicly traded company whose broker dealer subsidiaries ...

Eiger Technology Inc. receives Toronto Stock Exchange approval to purchase 25% of Nixxo Technology Inc.

Sep 01, 2000 ... TORONTO, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ - Eiger Technology Inc. (Eiger) has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to purchase 25% of Nixxo Technology Inc. (Nixxo). Nixxo is a GSM chipset and operating system design company based in San Jose, California, that will ...

INSpire Insurance Solutions and Island Insurance Company, Ltd. Today Announced The Termination of the Existing Policy and Claims Outsourcing Agreement.

Sep 01, 2000 ... FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- INSpire Insurance Solutions (Nasdaq: NSPR) and Island Insurance Company, Ltd. today announced the termination of the existing policy and claims outsourcing agreement. The companies also announced the execution of transitional software ...

The IT Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend on Cumulative Convertible Exchangeable Preferred Stock.

Sep 01, 2000 ... PITTSBURGH, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The IT Group, Inc. (NYSE: ITX) today announced a quarterly dividend to holders of its 7% Cumulative Convertible Exchangeable Preferred Stock. The dividend is payable October 2, 2000 to holders of record on September 11, 2000. Dividends are ...

TeleTech Extends Spanish-Speaking Capabilities Into North America.

Sep 01, 2000 ... Offering Provides High-quality, Cost-effective Customer Support And Internet-Enabled Services in Spanish DENVER, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- TeleTech Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTEC), one of the fastest-growing global providers of customer management and B2B ...

The University of New Hampshire's Interoperability Lab Announces MPLS Test Results.

Sep 01, 2000 ... Thirteen participating vendors take part in second UNH-IOL MPLS Consortium Group Test Period DURHAM, N.H., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of New Hampshire's InterOperability Laboratory (IOL) announced today that its second multi-vendor MPLS testing ...

Nikon Partners with Red Sky to Design New Web Site.

Sep 01, 2000 ... - Site Scheduled to Launch in Fall 2000 MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikon Inc., the world-renowned leader in professional and consumer film and digital imaging technology, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Red Sky, an Internet ...

U.S. Bank Offers Assistance to Montana Wildfire Victims; Donates $20,000 To American Red Cross, Salvation Army; Matches Employee Gifts.

Sep 01, 2000 ... MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Bank will donate $20,000 to the Montana chapter of the American Red Cross the Salvation Army in Missoula, Mon. in an effort to support victims of the 26 wildfires burning in that state. In addition, U.S. Bancorp will match qualifying ...

Vanguard Airlines Expands Kansas City Hub With New West Coast Service.

Sep 01, 2000 ... Airline to introduce nonstop service to Los Angeles International Airport KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanguard Airlines, Inc. (Nasdaq: VNGD) continued expansion in Kansas City with today's announcement of new nonstop service between Los Angeles ...

2000 Kansas Worker of the Year Named State and National Winners Named for Labor Day.

Sep 01, 2000 ... HOLD UNTIL LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 4, 2000 FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- To honor Labor Day, Dickies Workwear is proud to announce its 2000 state and national winners in the American Worker of the Year Awards. Homer Bearrick of Chanute, a teacher ...

2000 Oregon Worker of The Year Named; State and National Winners Named for Labor Day.

Sep 01, 2000 ... HOLD UNTIL LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 4, 2000 FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- To honor Labor Day, Dickies Workwear is proud to announce its 2000 state and national winners in the American Worker of the Year Awards. Johnny Starbuck of Princeton, a cattle ...

2000 Texas Worker of the Year Named State and National Winners Named for Labor Day.

Sep 01, 2000 ... HOLD UNTIL LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 4, 2000 FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- "A little hard work never hurt anybody" is the theme of the winning essay about Robert Collins of Midlothian. Mr. Collins, a 37-year veteran of the printing press, is the 2000 Texas ...

2000 Nevada Worker of the Year Named State and National Winners Named for Labor Day.

Sep 01, 2000 ... HOLD UNTIL LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 4, 2000 FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- To honor Labor Day, Dickies Workwear is proud to announce its 2000 state and national winners in the American Worker of the Year Awards. Peter Hansen of Las Vegas, a vending ...

2000 Utah Worker of the Year Named; State and National Winners Named for Labor Day.

Sep 01, 2000 ... HOLD UNTIL LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 4, 2000 FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- To honor Labor Day, Dickies Workwear is proud to announce its 2000 state and national winners in the American Worker of the Year Awards. Bruce Thurston of American Fork, a ...

Aetna U.S. Healthcare and OhioHealth Reach Agreement on New Contract.

Sep 01, 2000 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetna U.S. Healthcare and OhioHealth announced today that they have reached agreement under which all of the OhioHealth hospitals, including Grant Medical Center and Riverside Methodist Hospital, will remain in Aetna U.S. Healthcare's ...

Cleveland Clinic Appoints Kathleen M. Novak Commercialization Manager of CCF Innovations.

Sep 01, 2000 ... CLEVELAND, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Kathleen M. Novak has been appointed Commercialization Manager of CCF Innovations, the Cleveland Clinic's technology commercialization arm. She will also serve as Vice President of Venture Analysis for NovaMedics, Inc., the Clinic subsidiary ...

2000 Delaware Worker of the Year Named; State And National Winners Named for Labor Day.

Sep 01, 2000 ... HOLD UNTIL LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 4, 2000 FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- To honor Labor Day, Dickies Workwear is proud to announce its 2000 state and national winners in the American Worker of the Year Awards. David Crimmins of Seaford, a director ...

The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. Declares Distribution.

Sep 01, 2000 ... NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ZTR; PCX), a closed-end investment company that began operations in September 1988, today announced its monthly distribution to shareholders. The distribution, of $0.06 per share, will be paid on ...

Mazda Reports August Sales.

Sep 01, 2000 ... IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced U.S. sales of 22,476 units for the month of August. Overall, Mazda's year-to-date sales total is 171,646, 2.4 percent over the 1999 year-to-date figure. Mazda North ...

ProLogis Declares Dividends on Preferred Shares.

Sep 01, 2000 ... DENVER, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- ProLogis (NYSE: PLD), a leading global provider of distribution services and facilities, announced today that its Board declared a dividend in the amount of $0.5875 per Cumulative Redeemable Series A preferred share, payable on September 29, 2000, ...

Detroit Lions & NFL Honor Volunteers With New 'William Clay Ford Community Quarterback Award'.

Sep 01, 2000 ... PONTIAC, Mich., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Lions announced today the creation of the William Clay Ford Community Quarterback Award, a volunteer recognition program that will donate $25,000 through Detroit Lions Charities, the Lions' non-profit foundation, to community ...

Class Action Commenced on Behalf of Emulex Corporation Investors.

Sep 01, 2000 ... BOSTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by Schatz & Nobel, P.C.: A class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of all persons who sold common stock or call options in ...

Tosco Corporation Completes the Sale of the Avon Refinery to Ultramar Diamond Shamrock.

Sep 01, 2000 ... OLD GREENWICH, Conn., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Tosco Corporation announced today that it has completed the sale of its Avon Refinery, located on San Francisco Bay, to Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation of San Antonio, Texas for approximately $800 million cash at closing for ...

Bertelsmann Completes Acquisition of CDNOW.

Sep 01, 2000 ... NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Bertelsmann e-Commerce Group today announced the completion of the acquisition of CDNOW, Inc. Bertelsmann e-Commerce Group was established earlier this year, to drive Bertelsmann's global e-content, community and commerce business. CDNOW, Inc ....

Material Sciences Corporation Discusses Expectations for the Second Quarter Ending August 31, 2000.

Sep 01, 2000 ... Company Will Explore Strategic Alternatives for Pinole Point Steel Subsidiary ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Material Sciences Corporation (NYSE: MSC) today announced that results for the second quarter ending August 31, 2000 will fall below the ...

G&K Services Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend.

Sep 01, 2000 ... MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- G&K Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: GKSRA), one of North America's market leaders in corporate identity apparel programs and facility services, has declared a regular quarterly dividend of one and three fourths cents per share payable in cash on ...