Frederick Brewing seeks major investor after stock split OK'd
Frederick Brewing Co. discusses selling a controlling stake as investors approved a 1-for-10 reverse stock split to raise the share price amid cash-flow problems. Founder Kevin Brannon notes one deal away from turning the company around, with sales up 68 percent in 1998 after acquisitions.
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NHTSA probes complaints on older Ford models and airbag issues
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is examining 25 complaints of windshield wiper failure on 1993 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable cars and reports of unintended airbag deployments in 1995 Mazda Miata models. Ford and Mazda acknowledge cooperation as safety officials review potential defects.
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SBC Ameritech merger cleared with conditions moves ahead
Justice Department grants conditional approval for SBC Communications to acquire Ameritech in a 57 million deal creating the nation's largest local phone company. Deal requires divestitures in 17 cellular markets and could pave way for SBC to buy Comcast cellular ops and expand into 30 more markets if long distance rights are obtained. Grain futures slip with soybeans down and cattle futures mixed as markets adjust.
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ISSI Consulting acquires Frederick information firm
ISSI Consulting Group of Silver Spring has acquired Concept Engineering Enterprises Inc of Frederick, developer of Pearl Image Capture software. Concept Engineering is a leader in high end document imaging and information management with clients including the U.S. Army, Ford, Moore Business Systems, and Hewlett Packard. Founders Jeffrey and Christine Charikotsky will join ISSI to lead a new Document and Information Management Division offering custom and off the shelf systems, image file services, large format work, and system integration.
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Passat Tops Consumer Reports Best Family Car Ranking
Consumer Reports crowned the Volkswagen Passat the top family car, edging out the Toyota Camry after a 16 year gap. The Passat impressed with space, reliability, and driving enjoyment, aided by VW's growing U S sales and strong reliability data from subscribers.
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Civil War Museum Online Store Opens for 24/7 Shopping
GS Net Works and the National Museum of Civil War Medicine announce a new online store at civilwarmed.org/store offering 150 plus books shirts posters toys CDs videos and more. The secure storefront supports shopping carts and late night orders, with plans to expand merchandise and add a full search engine.
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Canam Steel lays off 180 workers in Maryland plant
Canam Steel at Point of Rocks lays off 186 employees for a week in a temporary seasonal layoff. Spokeswoman Michelle Rudiman says 300 total workers are affected and options include vacation or unemployment. The plant negotiates with union workers who have been without a contract since March 15 and aim to resolve by April 1.
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