Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News articles from August 16 2002

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News archives from August 16 2002

The Charlotte Observer, N.C., Doug Smith Column.
August 16, 2002... By Doug Smith, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 16--StoneCrest at Piper Glen shopping center, which has been growing since its first store -- a Target -- opened in 1997, is nearly completed. ...

The Kansas City Star, Mo., Commodities Column.
August 16, 2002... By Victoria Sizemore Long, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 16--KANSAS CITY, Mo.--Kansas City and Chicago wheat futures prices closed lower Thursday, while Chicago corn finished mixed and soybeans up...

The Kansas City Star, Mo., Jerry Heaster Column.
August 16, 2002... By Jerry Heaster, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 16--Although the markets reacted badly to the Federal Open Market Committee's decision to hold interest rates steady, there is no good reason -- yet...

The Modesto Bee, Calif., Wine Notes Column.
August 16, 2002... By Tim Moran, The Modesto Bee, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 16--It's mid-August, and those fat bunches of grapes hiding under lush canopies of green are gettin' ready to be picked. That means it's not too early...

The Tribune, Mesa, Ariz., Business Briefs Column.
August 16, 2002... The Tribune, Mesa, Ariz. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 16--OLD WEST TRUSTEE SALE DELAYED: A trustee sale of Scottsdale's Old West-themed attraction Rawhide has been rescheduled for Monday. The property has been in...

The Sacramento Bee, Calif., Jack Sirard Column.
August 16, 2002... By Jack Sirard, The Sacramento Bee, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 16--QUESTION: I hold quite a large position in Handspring and like a lot of high-tech investments, it is in the tank. Now my stockbroker is suggesting...

South Bend Tribune, Ind., Market Basket Column.
August 16, 2002... By Heidi Prescott, South Bend Tribune, Ind. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 16--EATERY EMPHASIZES FAMILY ATMOSPHERE: Giant-size crayons lean against a big-screen TV. Prewrapped birthday presents divided for boys or girls are...

The Tribune, San Luis Obispo, Calif., Wine Column.
August 16, 2002... By Raven J. Railey, The Tribune, San Luis Obispo, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 16--Facing a "continuing downturn in the wine world," one local grape grower is starting his own small label to ensure at least a portion...

The Salt Lake Tribune Business Digest Column.
August 16, 2002... The Salt Lake Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 16--TENFOLD TO BE DELISTED FROM NASDAQ SMALLCAP: TenFold Corp., a Utah-based developer of computer programs for large businesses, was notified Thursday by Nasdaq that its...

The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Briefs Column.
August 16, 2002... The Salt Lake Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 16--LIFETIME PRODUCTS INC., a Clearfield-based furniture manufacturer, said the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued it a 115-claim patent that covers its folding...

Chicago Tribune David Greising Column.
August 16, 2002... By David Greising, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 16--The unions made them do it. The body language and official statements from United Airlines leave the impression that the greedy and irresponsible unions...

Chicago Tribune Marketing Column.
August 16, 2002... By Jim Kirk, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 16--The trend of unbundling the media-buying function into separate media operations has cost at least one advertising agency a huge piece of business. Wendy's...

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas, Dr. Emilio Bombay Column.
August 16, 2002... By Michael Gerst, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 16--DEAR DR. BOMBAY: I tried to increase the screen resolution because the type was too small to read, but mistakenly failed to test it before...

The Sacramento Bee, Calif., Auto Club Notes Column.
August 16, 2002... The Sacramento Bee, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 16--HOT-ROD EXTRAVAGANZA TO ROLL INTO PLEASANTON: The Goodguys/K & N Filters 16th West Coast Rod & Custom Nationals show will bring thousands of head-turning motor...

The Sacramento Bee, Calif., Auto Review Column.
August 16, 2002... By Mark Glover, The Sacramento Bee, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 16--MARAUDER EVOKES MEMORIES OF '60S MUSCLE CARS: Remember those big muscle cars Detroit churned out in the 1960s -- some of them seemingly as wide and...

The Sacramento Bee, Calif., Auto Notes Column.
August 16, 2002... The Sacramento Bee, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 16--TRICKED OUT SHOW COMING TO CAL EXPO: The inaugural Tricked Out Showdown, featuring numerous custom cars and related accessories, will be at Cal Expo in Sacramento...

Chicago Tribune Market Report Column.
August 16, 2002... By Bill Barnhart, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 16--Stocks hold gains despite weak data Published August 16, 2002 Stocks edged higher Thursday, overcoming several downbeat economic reports. Investors...

The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C., Real Deals Column.
August 16, 2002... By Steve Brown, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 16--No surprise here - 2002 is turning out to be a down year for the North Texas shopping center industry. Construction is down, leasing is...

The Miami Herald Promotions Column.
August 16, 2002... The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 16--MIKE SCHWEIGER has been promoted to chief financial officer for Zimmerman & Partners in Fort Lauderdale. He joined the firm in 1989. He has handled day-to-day operations,...

The Herald, Rock Hill, S.C., Business Briefs Column.
August 16, 2002... The Herald, Rock Hill, S.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 16--TRADE GROUP NAMES WILLIAMS PRESIDENT-ELECT: Gary Williams of Rock Hill was named president-elect of ACA International, a trade association of credit and collection...

Anchorage Daily News, Alaska, Inside Alaska Business Column.
August 16, 2002... Anchorage Daily News, Alaska Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 16--STATE TRADE REPORT IS ONLINE: The state Division of International Trade and Market Development's 2001 annual report is available online at...