Tallahassee Democrat (Tallahassee, FL) articles from September 2000

Tallahassee Democrat (Tallahassee, FL) archives from September 2000

Florida Insurance Department Eyes Embattled Broker.
September 30, 2000... Byline: Rachel Sams Sep. 30--The Securities and Exchange Commission sued him for allegedly stealing at least $1 million from his clients. He's currently the subject of an FBI investigation. Now, the Democrat has learned that...

Students Flock to Classes Targeting Internet Design in Tallahassee, Fla.
September 30, 2000... Byline: Juana Jordan Sep. 30--They're falling from grace --literally. Since spring, dot-coms and start-up companies have continued to plummet, sending Wall Street into a tailspin. A report by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray...

Tallahassee, Fla.-Based Bank Announces Merger with SouthTrust.
September 29, 2000... Byline: Pete Reinwald Sep. 29--First Bank, a Tallahassee company two weeks from its 10th anniversary, said Thursday it has signed an agreement to merge with SouthTrust Corp. First Bank Holding Co. plans to merge into a subsidiary of...

Weinke throws a big scare into Seminoles.
September 29, 2000... Byline: Randy Beard TALLAHASSEE, Fla. _ Foot injury or ankle injury? X-rays or CAT scan? Bobby Bowden had no time to become wrapped up in such details Friday afternoon. He was too busy worrying, period. Facing the first true...

Florida State bombs Maryland.
September 29, 2000... Byline: Steve Ellis COLLEGE PARK, Md. _ A Florida State program that has built a dynasty on consistency established yet another standard for excellence on Thursday night. Chris Weinke became the school's all-time leader with 58...

Florida State revving up for Miami.
September 29, 2000... Byline: John Nogowski COLLEGE PARK, Md. _ There were warning signs, sure. There always will be. You know who's next. Bobby Bowden's No. 2-ranked Florida State Seminoles could have come out to Byrd Stadium on Thursday night, nudged...

Latest Florida Campaign Ad Ties Firestone Recall to Lawmaker's Votes.
September 28, 2000... Byline: Nancy Cook Lauer Sep. 28--The Senate District 3 race has become the testing ground for Florida's first campaign ad tying the Firestone tire tragedy to a lawmaker's votes on tort reform. The emotion-laden television...

Tallahassee Democrat, Fla., Business Bazaar Column.
September 28, 2000... Byline: Alice Coale Sep. 28--OPENING THOUGHT: "I have everything you can find in Tallahassee and a few things you can't." -- Tim Gainous SHOP TALK: The name of the game in retail is profit. Working for a grill retailer, Tim Gainous...

Tallahassee, Fla., Conference Attendees Hope to Reduce Financial Crime.
September 27, 2000... Byline: Tony Bridges Sep. 27--State cops and security experts from more than 80 national corporations will meet today in Tallahassee to plan the fight against a rising wave of financial crimes in Florida -- from $35 million a year in...

Pet Products, Services Business Flourishes as $20 Billion Sector.
September 27, 2000... Byline: Rachel Sams Sep. 27--From the moment they come into the world, squalling and squirming, your life is never the same. They love you unconditionally, depend on you and bring you joy. And you provide for them, sparing no expense...

Tallahassee Democrat, Fla., Have You Heard Column.
September 27, 2000... Byline: Bill Wessner Sep. 27--PARTY LINE ADDS U-HAUL TO RENTAL: The Party Line, at 2498 Centerville Road, has added U-Haul truck and trailer rentals to its services. The company now offers a wide selection of equipment designed for...

Do what you can to contribute to those around you.
September 25, 2000... Byline: Jeff Herring Things I've noticed along the way: _When communicating with your spouse, it's important to remember that from the other side of the table, what looks like a 6 to you looks like a 9 to your partner. _Life is...

FSU toasts Bowden with shutout victory.
September 23, 2000... Byline: Steve Ellis TALLAHASSEE, Fla._Louisville made it clear it wanted no part of the big bash to celebrate Bobby Bowden's 25th season at Florida State. The Seminoles' defense and Travis Minor made it equally obvious they didn't...

Florida State-Louisville ends with some real issues.
September 23, 2000... Byline: John Nogowski TALLAHASSEE, Fla. _ The grand old man of Florida State football _ no, not him, the other one _ had finished his mighty scramble and had taken one step toward what he thought would be the safety of the sideline. ...

Candid Talk with Employees as They Depart Can Spark Change.
September 22, 2000... Byline: Juana Jordan Sep. 22--Had officer Shelly Thomas not completed an exit interview before she left her job at the Tallahassee Police Department, department officials might never have known of her alleged sexual harassment. TPD...

`Uncommon Heart,' by Anne Audain and John Parker; Cedarwinds Publishing (278 pages, $16.95).
September 22, 2000... Byline: Gerald Ensley Next time the serious runner in your house _ whether high-school miler or weekend road racer _ begins to whine about the difficulty of his or her sport, hand over a copy of "Uncommon Heart," the newly published...

Candid talk with employees as they depart can spark change.
September 21, 2000... Byline: Juana Jordan Had Officer Shelly Thomas not completed an exit interview before she left her job at the Tallahassee Police Department, department officials might never have known of her alleged sexual harassment. The department...

Tallahassee Democrat, Fla., Business Bazaar Column.
September 21, 2000... Byline: Alice Coale Sep. 21--BUSINESS: Fishlips Diversified OWNER: Darcy Abbott PHONE: 942-0303 LOCATION: Downtown Market WEB SITE: www.kissmyfishlips.com E-MAIL: dabbott@kissmyfishlips.com OPENING THOUGHT: "We...

Florida Board of Regents Hesitates to Make Final Ruling on Law School Location.
September 19, 2000... Byline: David Hefner Sep. 19--The chairman of the Board of Regents says the panel may recommend a site for Florida A&M University's law school to the Legislature and let it have the final say. Chairman Tom Petway of Jacksonville told...

Florida Officials to Discuss Deregulation of Local Telephone Markets.
September 19, 2000... Byline: Rachel Sams Sep. 19--A hearing by the Florida Public Service Commission this week will help determine how competitive Florida's local phone markets will become. Starting today, the PSC will reconsider the wholesale rates...

Some Tampa, Fla., Officials Question Ranking of Sites for Law School.
September 19, 2000... Byline: David Hefner Sep. 19--Chancellor Adam Herbert said the standards used by a selection committee to recommend a home for Florida A&M University's law school were flawed. The criteria, which mostly rated land offers by each of...

If you want to make changes, start with a diagram.
September 18, 2000... Byline: Jeff Herring Here's a story that I think gets at why we have such difficulty with change. I was 8 years old and my parents gave me a dollar to go to the toy store with my best friend and his mom. I found a Frankenstein model...

Florida State sends serious message to college world.
September 17, 2000... Byline: Randy Beard TALLAHASSEE_Stepping in front of ABC cameras for the second time this season, Florida State made the most of its latest election-year opportunity to do some impressive politicking. Rest assured, there was...

Florida State finally finds rush hour.
September 17, 2000... Byline: Jack Corcoran TALLAHASSEE_The drought is over. Florida State's running game, which averaged just 1.9 yards per carry through the opening two weeks, finally arrived against North Carolina. And in a big way. The...

Florida State routs North Caorlina.
September 17, 2000... Byline: Steve Ellis TALLAHASSEE, Fla. _ Travis Minor and Jeff Chaney trampled all over criticism that Florida State can't run. Hey, even Bobby Bowden's choice of eyeglasses was better. Just like that, No.2 FSU looked like the...

Cruise Line's Demise Leaves Void in Tampa, Fla., Docking Schedule.
September 16, 2000... Sep. 16--TAMPA, Fla.--Premier Cruise Lines' shutdown won't significantly hurt efforts to lure more cruise ships to Tampa, a spokeswoman for the Tampa Port Authority said Friday. "It definitely was a surprise and a disappointment," Port...

Comcast Is Ready to Introduce Digital Cable in Tallahassee, Fla.
September 16, 2000... Byline: Rachel Sams Sep. 16--Comcast officials say the company already has made most of the preparations that will ensure a smooth introduction of its digital cable service Oct. 1. "We've been doing a lot of work behind the scenes...

MSN Glitch Freezes Clients' Bank Accounts.
September 16, 2000... Sep. 16--TAMPA, Fla.--Earl Breault was trying to buy two packs of cigarettes when he realized he'd been burned. His $8 purchase at a Tampa convenience store was twice denied Friday when he tried to use his debit card, which takes money...

Beltsville, Md., Web-Hosting Company Sues over WorldCom Deal.
September 16, 2000... Sep. 16--TAMPA, Fla.--Shareholders of Intermedia Communications' publicly held Web-hosting unit have sued Intermedia and its directors over their decision to sell the company to WorldCom Inc. At least two suits have been filed against...

Florida A&M University bomber gets life sentence.
September 15, 2000... Byline: James L. Rosica TALLAHASSEE, Fla. _ Lawrence Lombardi, as calmly as he listened to a jury convict him of twice bombing the Florida A&M University campus last year, on Friday heard a judge decide his punishment: Life in...

Florida Agencies Surprised by Enforcement of Purchasing Guidelines.
September 15, 2000... Byline: Nancy Cook Lauer Sep. 15-- A new policy doing away with what once was routine approval of end-of-year purchases took many state agencies by surprise this month, forcing them to return to state coffers about $50 million they had...

Singer, Music Publisher Are Engaged in Legal Battle in Tallahassee, Fla.
September 14, 2000... Byline: James L. Rosica Sep. 14--George Clinton, the multicolored-dreadlock-wearing godfather of 1970s funk music, will be heading to a federal courtroom in Tallahassee. Clinton, who lives in north Leon County, is locked in a legal...

Tallahassee Democrat, Fla., Business Bazaar Column.
September 14, 2000... Byline: Alice Coale Sep. 14--BUSINESS: Larry's Giant Subs OWNERS: Ron & Rhonda Marx LOCATIONS: 2101-1 W. Pensacola (580-5050) -- Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-7 p.m;1814-2 W. Tennessee (513-9633) -- Sun.-Wed. 10...

Tallahassee, Fla., Tire Business Booms in Wake of Recall.
September 14, 2000... Byline: Rachel Sams Sep. 14--Business is rolling. As tire factories across the country go into overtime production in the wake of last month's Firestone tire recall, Tallahassee tire dealerships are receiving plenty of demand from...

Decision Delayed on Florida A&M University's Law School.
September 12, 2000... Byline: Melanie Yeager Sep. 12--Saying more time is needed to review the four proposals, Chancellor Adam Herbert on Monday delayed a decision on where to locate Florida A&M University's law school until November. Herbert and...

Consumer Advocates Launch Campaign against Florida Gas-Price Measure.
September 12, 2000... Byline: Gerald Ensley Sep. 12--A gas war has begun. But the battles will be fought at sign-up tables and the Florida Legislature rather than at the pump. The newly formed Coalition for Lower Gas Prices held a news conference Monday...

Be creative in balancing work, family.
September 11, 2000... Byline: Jeff Herring One of the most popular topics to discuss this year is how to balance family and career. I still struggle with the challenge just as much as anyone else does. Having said that, here are a few universal laws for...

Law Changes Allow Cable Firms to Raise Most Rates without Oversight.
September 9, 2000... Byline: Rachel Sams Sep. 9--Comcast is raising rates for a popular channel package without city or federal approval. That's because the company doesn't need government approval to raise those rates. At least, not anymore. ...

Head of Tallahassee, Fla.-Based Software Firm Looks Into Venture Capital.
September 8, 2000... Byline: Juana Jordan Sep. 8--Nearly a week after he acknowledged layoffs and the departure of two top executives, chairman Larry Aultman said 1WebPlace is bouncing back. "We're working on another solution," Aultman said Thursday....

Head of Tallahassee, Fla. Web-Site Software Firm Says Company Is Rebounding.
September 8, 2000... Byline: Juana Jordan Sep. 8--Nearly a week after he acknowledged layoffs and the departure of two top executives, chairman Larry Aultman said 1WebPlace is bouncing back. "We're working on another solution," Aultman said Thursday....

Ga. Tech's quick adjustments concern FSU.
September 8, 2000... Byline: John Nogowski TALLAHASSEE, Fla. _ For Georgia Tech fans, they are moments that give them hope. For Florida State defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews, they give him headaches. In 1998, when the Seminoles headed north to...

Tallahassee, Fla., Cable Company Appoints New Manager.
September 7, 2000... Byline: Rachel Sams Sep. 7--Rick Seamon, a University of Florida graduate who has worked in the cable industry for almost two decades, is the new general manager of Comcast's Tallahassee system. Seamon replaces Leigh Ann Hughes, who...

Tallahassee Democrat, Fla., Business Bazaar Column.
September 7, 2000... Byline: PHIL COALE Sep. 7-- OPENING THOUGHT: "You can buy a rod, you can buy a fly, you can even buy a fish, but you can't buy a cast." -- Lee Avirett. SHOP TALK: It's true, you can't buy a cast, at least not from Lee Avirett. While...

Panel Picks Orlando, Fla., to be Home for Florida A&M University Law School.
September 6, 2000... Byline: David Hefner Sep. 6--A detailed plan for raising $15 million and a potential 10-acre site apparently clinched Orlando's bid to become home of the Florida A&M University College of Law. A five-member selection committee, led...

Tallahassee Democrat, Fla., Have You Heard Column.
September 6, 2000... Byline: Bill Wessner Sep. 6--INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE INC. has opened at 1839 Buford Court near Tallahassee Community Hospital. The primary-care medical clinic provides a broad range of health services including gynecologic care and...

Put a personal signature on the work you do.
September 5, 2000... Byline: Jeff Herring Here are the universal laws for work: _Law of Passion. In terms of work, the happiest people I know are the ones who love what they do and have a strong passion for what they do. Their passion can get them up...

FSU's Kendra proves football isn't everything.
September 4, 2000... Byline: John Nogowski TALLAHASSEE, Fla. _ ``You know, I'm fine,'' Dan Kendra says. ``It's just that people look at you like you threw away a $20 million lottery ticket.'' Back in July, the former Florida State football player caused...

Tallahassee, Fla., Cable Provider Raises Rates, Increases Lineup.
September 1, 2000... Byline: Rachel Sams Sep. 1--Comcast on Thursday announced new rates, new service tiers and the full lineup for its 185-channel digital cable service, scheduled to debut Oct. 1. What it will mean is a rate increase for some, a rate...

New Power Plant in Tallahassee, Fla., Starts Operating.
September 1, 2000... Byline: John Sevigny Sep. 1-- After months of construction delays that forced the builder to pay millions of dollars in fees to the city, Tallahassee's newest power plant is up and running, officials said. The $110 million plant at...

Medical School May Give Tallahassee, Fla., Economy a Big Boost.
September 1, 2000... Byline: Nancy Cook Lauer Sep. 1--Florida State University's new medical school could be just what the doctor ordered for the Tallahassee economy, according to analysts. Within five years, the med school will directly or indirectly...