Russian Politicians Feeding On the Misery in Chechnya
Date: 13 December 1999
By Michael R. Gordon
Michael Gordon
Russian politicians flock to Chechnya to demonstrate their concern for the Russian troops fighting Islamic rebels and to bask in Russian television coverage of a war that has strong public support; Sergei Shoigu, leader of the Kremlin-backed Unity party, makes a press event out of a mission ostensibly aimed at inaugurating a new corridor to allow civilians to escape Grozny, Chechen capital; Prime Min Vladimir V Putin boosts his standing in polls not only by ordering campaign against rebels but also by standing up to Western critics of it; photos; map (M)
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PRIMUS KNOWLEDGE AGREES TO ACQUIRE IMPARTO
Date: 14 December 1999
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Primus Knowledge Solutions Inc acquires Imparto Software Inc for about $56 million in stock (S)
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MAIL.COM TO BUY NETMOVES FOR $173 MILLION IN STOCK
Date: 14 December 1999
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Mail.com Inc acquires NetMoves Corp for about $173 million in stock (S)
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TENET AND CHEMDEX JOIN TO SELL MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Date: 14 December 1999
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Tenet Healthcare Corp and Chemdex Corp are forming Internet company to sell medical supplies to doctors and hospitals; Tenet will own 76 percent of new company (S)
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WESTELL BUYING TELTREND IN EFFORT TO INCREASE SALES
Date: 14 December 1999
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Westell Technologies acquires rival Teltrend Corp for about $205 million in stock (S)
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BARNETT INC. SEEKS WAYS TO BOLSTER SHAREHOLDER VALUE
Date: 14 December 1999
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Barnett Inc hires investment bank Deutsch Bank Alex Brown to help it explore ways to increase shareholder value, including sale of company and stock buyback; Barnett is 44 percent owned by Waxman Industries Inc (S)
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Thomas Is Signed To Replace Pierce
Date: 14 December 1999
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Boston Celtics sign free-agent forward Jamel Thomas (S)
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Home Depot Buying Apex
Date: 14 December 1999
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Home Depot Inc agrees to buy Apex Supply Co; financial terms undisclosed (S)
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Lowell Is Honored
Date: 14 December 1999
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Mike Lowell, Florida Marlins' third baseman, wins 1999 Tony Conigliaro award, given annually to major leaguer who overcomes adversity through spirit, determination and courage (S)
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COOKSON TO BUY ASARCO UNIT
Date: 14 December 1999
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Cookson Group acquires chemical business from Asarco Inc for $50 million (S)
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