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Frank Lalli to Resign from Time Inc.

Frank Lalli has decided to step down as senior executive editor of Time Inc. July 9, 1998

Michael Penwarden Joins Macworld as Editor

Michael Penwarden, a technology journalist with more than eight years of experience in high-tech publishing, has joined Macworld magazine as editor. July 9, 1998

Miramax Films, Tina Brown and Ronald A. Galotti to Form New Media Venture

Harvey and Bob Weinstein, Co-Chairmen of Miramax Films, Tina Brown, and Ronald A. July 9, 1998

Ancestry.com Reaches One Million Visitors Per Month Milestone

Ancestry. July 9, 1998

Crown Books Corporation Likely to Commence Bankruptcy Proceedings

Crown Books Corporation announced that it is likely that the company will commence a voluntary reorganization proceeding under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. July 9, 1998

Hometown Communications Purchases Mirror Newspapers

Richard Aginian, president of HomeTown Communications Network, announced that it has purchased the assets of Oak Communications Inc. July 8, 1998

Author Jeff Mayer Joins MobileWord's Digital Age Editorial Staff

Bestselling author and authority on time management, Jeffrey J. July 8, 1998

ZDNet and Internet Computing Magazine Launch E-Business Site

Ziff-Davis announced that its ZDNet website and Internet Computing magazine have collaborated for the launch of E-Business a new electronic commerce and communications site. July 8, 1998

CurtCo Freedom to Launch Knowledge Management Magazine

CurtCo Freedom Group announced the October 1998 launch of a new publication, Knowledge Management magazine. July 8, 1998

Bloomberg Executive Jeffrey Rothfeder Named Managing Editor at CNBC

Jeffrey Rothfeder has been named to the position of Managing Editor at CNBC. July 8, 1998

TLC Acquires The Princeton Review's Interactive Software Division

The Learning Company, Inc. July 8, 1998

MacCentral Launches Daily Mac News Service

MacCentral has launched a free daily html-mail newsletter. July 7, 1998

New National Amusements Pocket Books Summer Library Reading Program

For the fourth consecutive summer, National Amusements is lending corporate support to public libraries, helping public librarians do what they do best -- turning kids on to books. July 7, 1998

FeatureCast Named Scott Kramer President and CEO

FeatureCast, an idealab! company and syndicator on the Web, has named Scott Kramer as its new president and chief executive officer. July 6, 1998

L. Ron Hubbard Novel Draws More Than 5,000 in Record Booksigning

The first new L. July 6, 1998

Primedia Magazine Group Names David Cohen Vice President of New Media

James A. July 6, 1998

Imagine Media Launches Business 2.0

Imagine Media unveiled its latest offering: Business 2. July 6, 1998

McMurry Publishing Acquires SmartHealth from Meigher Communications

Phoenix-based McMurry Publishing, Inc. July 2, 1998

NewStar Media Acquires Romance Alive Library of Audio Titles

NewStar Media Inc. July 2, 1998

Times Mirror Appoints Six Vice Presidents

In recognition of their contributions to Times Mirror, six newspaper executives have been named corporate vice presidents, it was announced today by Mark H. July 2, 1998

McGraw-Hill Appoints Robert E. Evanson Executive Vice President, EEPG

The McGraw-Hill Companies named Robert E. July 2, 1998

New Website for Parents About California Schools Debuts

School Wise Press aims to help parents become better informed about California schools with a new website. July 1, 1998

IHS Group Acquires Leading Canadian Financial Services Directory

Information Handling Services Group Inc. July 1, 1998

Activision Acquires Head Games Publishing

Activision, Inc. July 1, 1998

CareerPath.com Hires Anne Gregor As Managing Editor

CareerPath. July 1, 1998