Loral's Skynet unit to form alliance with EchoStar

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Loral Space & Communications Ltd. has reached an agreement with an EchoStar Communications Corp. division to form a direct-to-home video programming alliance for cable operators. Loral's Skynet unit will work with an EchoStar division under the alliance. The move is a major step by Loral in its drive to diversify from its core satellite manufacturing and operating businesses. The new service will begin in September 1998. The service will include parts of both companies' space assets, ground networks, and digital-distribution resources.

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Skynet to form a direct-to-home video programming alliance with EchoStar division

Satellite Telecommunications, Alliances, partnerships, Satellite TV Communications, EchoStar Communications Corp., Satellite television, Skynet Corp.

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Mattel is phasing out teething-toy additive

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Starting with 1999 Mattel's teething toys will not have the additives that make vinyl soft and chewy in them; in fact, they may not even be made of vinyl at all. Phthalates are the chemicals that are added to vinyl and are in question in both the US and in Europe. Some European countries are expected to ban the chemicals by law. Rubbermaid is also going to stop using phthalates in toys for children under three years old.

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Phthalates, chemicals added to vinyl in teething toys, will be phased out by January 1st; Rubbermaid to follow suit

Strategy & planning, Game, Toy, and Children's Vehicle Manufacturing, Toys, Demographics, Regulation/Ethics, Mattel Inc.

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King of pineapples tiptoes to tulips for faster growth

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Dole Food Co. is planning to advertise, promote, and display fresh-cut flowers in the same manner which it promotes and markets pineapples and other fruits and vegetables. Dole had eliminated some of its other businesses in order to focus on fresh produce. The company is now diversifying into flowers in an attempt to stave off slow growth and to improve earnings.

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Plans to advertise, promote, and display fresh-cut flowers in the same manner which it promotes and markets pineapples

Marketing procedures, New Products/Services, Nursery and Floriculture Production, Seeds, Flowers & Bulbs, Horticultural products, Dole Food Company Inc.

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