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Announces that contract talks between the United Parcel Service of America Inc. and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters broke off on August 1, 1997 as federal mediators were unable to help the two sides reach an accord despite day-long negotiation. The official postponing of the strike by Teamsters officials; Details about the contract negotiations; The potential impact of a strike

Looks at the so-called edible plastic discovered by Gus Gray and Justin White of Virginia after their high school chemistry experiment accidentally blew up. Comments from each; The amount of money that the two earned, including their teacher; The one-year, extendible option on the technology purchased by Fuisz Technologies Ltd.

Looks at the performance of technology stocks as of July 17, 1997. The average percentage gain of ten high-technology companies with the largest market capitalization; The difference of opinion among analysts and money managers on the cause of the relationship between investors and the technology; The market developments for July 16, 1997.

Looks at personal computer (PC) price wars as of July 11, 1997. The percentage that Compaq Computer Corp. will drop the prices of its desktop models; Price cuts as a standard practice in the highly competitive PC market; View from industry analysts; Forecast by the International Data Corp.; The increase in net income by Compaq.

Focuses on Marcus Williams, who was shot nine times in his right leg, a result of a drive-by shooting, which caused him to miss a ceremony honoring his entrepreneurial spirit. Comments from Williams on what happened; How he got involved in a business plan competition; William's business proposal.

Reports on the end of an alliance between Human Genome Sciences Incorporated and the Institute for Genomic Research. Length of time which alliance lasted; Reason for end of alliance.

Reports that the White House announced that Chelsea Clinton, daughter of United States' President Bill Clinton, will be attending Stanford University. President's reaction to his daughter's choice; Reference to Chelsea spending a weekend at Princeton University.