Low cost WebTV device hits market with Sony Philips partners
WebTV Networks, a Silicon Valley startup, unveils a low cost Internet device using a TV screen and remote control. Sony Electronics and Philips Consumer Electronics plan to co produce and sell machines in September, targeting mass adoption and Christmas sales. The device relies on dial up, offers optional wireless keyboard, and presents Web pages with reduced resolution. Experts note compatibility limits with Netscape and Microsoft software, potentially shaping future content for WebTV users.
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Webtv Networks Inc
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Sony Electronics Inc
Philips Consumer Electronics Co
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Webtv
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U S ITC Imposes Penalty Duties On Italian Pasta
The International Trade Commission voted 5 to 1 to levy anti dumping duties on certain Italian pasta imports to shield American producers. Duties range from 2 8 percent to 46 67 percent, affecting about three quarters of U S pasta imports.
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International Trade Commission
U.S
Luke Marano
National Pasta Association
Fred Fisher
ITC
Babies Named Jarrett Dale Black and More Births
Ottawa families welcomed several newborns in 1996. Jarrett Dale Black born June 10 at Ransom Memorial Hospital weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces. Rachel Louise Norling born July 2 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, with siblings Rebekah and Aaron Norling. Carter Michael Mann born June 26 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center weighed 9 pounds and 20 inches long. Twins Brock Allen and Brooke Anne Simone born July 1 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka with siblings Adam and Kassi. Grandparents and great-grandparents listed for each family.
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Jarrett Dale Black
Chris
Stacy Black
Ottawa
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Kelsie Rae Black
Terri Moody
Jerry
Donna Rae Black
David
Sue Stewart
Blue Springs
Viola Crump
Ralph
Kathrine Stewart
Centropolis
Lennard
Verna Rae Black
Mountain Home
Ark
Deloris Ledom
Lubbock
Texas
Rachel Louise Norling
Jeff
Shelly Norling
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Rebekah Anne Norling
Aaron Jeffrey Norling
Carter Michael Mann
Wendy Fitzgerald
Noah Mann
Frorn
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Denise Fitzgerald
Jimmie Patton
Wellsville
Lester
Dorothy Langewisch
Ron Mann
Lawrence
M.E
Gloria Mann
Dub
Sherry van Buren
Lee’s Summit
Earline Clark
Mead
Brock Allen
Brooke Anne Simone
Kirk
Chris (Farris) Simone
Topeka
Stormont Vail Hospital
Adam
Kassi
Jack
Pauline Simone
Eldorado Springs
Mike
Deanna Gomez
Hazel Ames
Jacob and Kaitlyn Top Kansas Baby Names in 1995
In 1995 the Kansas Department of Health and Environment reports Jacob was the most popular boy name with 443 births and Kaitlyn led for girls with 339 births. The top 50 lists include Ashley Sarah Brianna Taylor Emily Jessica Megan Hannah Samantha Madison Courtney and Kaitlyn among girls and Jacob Austin Tyler Zachary Matthew Michael Joshua Nicholas Christopher Andrew Brandon Cody Dylan Joseph Kyle Daniel Alexander Jordan James John Justin David Caleb and Dakota among boys.
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OPERA
Kan
Jacob
Kaitlyn
State Department of Health and Environment
Ashley
Sarah
Brianna
Taylor
Emily
Jessica
Megan
Hannah
Samantha
Austin
Tyler
Zachary
Matthew Michael
Joshua
Nicholas
Christopher
Andrew
Lorne Phillips
Madison
Courtney
Katherin
Brittany
Haley
Morgan
Elizabeth
Kelsey
Michaela
Alexis
Allison
Jordan
Kayla
Sydney
Rachel
Abigail
Shelby
Amanda
Lauren
Alyssa
Kaylee
Rebecca
Bailey
Cheyenne
Sierra
Kylie
Chelsea
Danielle
Victoria
Anna
Jennifer
Brooke
Matthew
Michael
Brandon
Cody
Dylan
Joseph
Kyle
Daniel
Alexander
James
John
Justin
David
Caleb
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