Newstream.com Digest: Aol@school Launches, Terra Networks to Acquire Lycos and Other Multimedia for Journalists

Business Wire, May 17, 2000

Business & News Editors/City Desks

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2000

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AOL@SCHOOL LAUNCHES

America Online announces a free online teaching tool developed in conjunction with education experts, teachers, parents and the American Association of School Administrators, designed to help schools make the Internet a more useful part of the classroom experience. Find out how and download video here.

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TERRA TO ACQUIRE LYCOS FOR $12.5 BILLION IN STOCK (VIDEO, AUDIO AND

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Terra Networks, S.A. (MC:TRR)(Nasdaq:TRRA), the leading provider of Internet access and interactive content and services to the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world, and Lycos, Inc. (Nasdaq:LCOS), the Internet's leading multi-brand network, today announced a definitive merger agreement under which Terra will acquire Lycos in a stock-for-stock transaction for $97.55 per Lycos share, or a total of approximately $12.5 billion in Terra stock. [pilcrow (paragraph sign)] Audio, video and photo now available!

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PROS & CONS OF MARGINING YOUR PORTFOLIO

While margining your portfolio is risky, the rewards can be great. There can be considerable risk involved because it involves borrowing against your own portfolio. This report from Merrill Lynch takes a look at the pros and cons of margining, and why it's not for everyone.

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EXPERIENCING SPACE EXPLORATION AT 'OPEN HOUSE 2000'

People can experience some of the thrill of space exploration without leaving Earth -- or opening their wallet. 'Open House 2000' at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. on Saturday, May 20, will take visitors on a daylong space adventure for free.

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