Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News articles from August 23 2004

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News archives from August 23 2004

Booking meetings, conventions need no longer cause so many headaches.
August 23, 2004

City manager candidates to be interviewed today in Brownsville, Texas.
August 23, 2004

New dean wants to develop business minds at Brownsville, Texas, university.
August 23, 2004

New federal overtime rules take effect today.
August 23, 2004

Detroit Free Press Susan Tompor column.
August 23, 2004

British business climate is held over a barrel by upward rise in oil prices.
August 23, 2004

Geographic system aids, Orangeburg County, S.C., in courting new industries.
August 23, 2004

Well-traveled businessman settles in Macon, Ga., to sell furniture with flair.
August 23, 2004

The Miami Herald business book review column.
August 23, 2004... By Richard Pachter, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 23--Creativity is almost impossible to quantify though it seems to be highly valued by most managers who may nevertheless impose many caveats and restrictions...

The Miami Herald business people column.
August 23, 2004... The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 23--ACCOUNTING: Jesus Socorro has rejoined the Miami office of Ernst & Young as an audit manager in the assurance and advisory business services practice. He has worked with...

Syracuse, N.Y., woman recounts pattern of sexual discrimination at Wal-Mart.
August 23, 2004

Frequency of sexual harassment, discrimination cases holds steady.
August 23, 2004

More men are filing sexual harassment complaints.
August 23, 2004

To win sexual harassment case, document it well.
August 23, 2004

Home-reality shows grow in popularity among Orange County, Calif., homeowners.
August 23, 2004

American Chemical Society brings 14,000 chemists to Philadelphia.
August 23, 2004

Philadelphia-area smoked meats company more than doubles with new acquisition.
August 23, 2004

Small appliance dealership relocates to Alsace Township, Pa.
August 23, 2004

Sound wave technology used in oil exploration translates to big screen.
August 23, 2004

San Jose Mercury News, Calif., technology testdrive column.
August 23, 2004

The Record, Stockton, Calif., business promotions column.
August 23, 2004

The Record, Stockton, Calif., business spotlight column.
August 23, 2004

Demand for steel, concrete pinches Stockton, Calif., baseball park project.
August 23, 2004

Cost cutter vows to aid Rockville, Md., management software firm Manugistics.
August 23, 2004

Chicago Tribune business agenda column.
August 23, 2004... By Anne Brennan, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 23--GDP REPORT SIGNALS BETTER TIMES AHEAD: It seems as if everyone is on vacation in August, which adds salt to the wounds of job seekers, who would love the...

Chicago Tribune Owner's Manual Column.
August 23, 2004... By Rob Kaiser, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 23--PHONE-SWITCHING CASE SPURS STATE TO ISSUE WARNING: The state attorney general's office is warning companies to watch out for telephone "slamming" scams. ...

Key test lies ahead for Agricultural Futures Exchange of Thailand.
August 23, 2004

Excise taxes set to be adjusted by Thai regulators to boost conservation.
August 23, 2004

New conservation rules may deter Thailand's overseas visitors.
August 23, 2004

Australia-Thai free-trade pact to propel demand for certificates of origin.
August 23, 2004

Red Cross names Bradley chief of staff at Washington headquarters.
August 23, 2004

The Washington Times retail and hospitality column.
August 23, 2004

The Dallas Morning News Market Week column.
August 23, 2004

The Dallas Morning News Robert Miller column.
August 23, 2004

Without fear, oil prices are a bubble waiting to pop, some analysts say.
August 23, 2004

The Dallas Morning News personal finance column.
August 23, 2004

The BizSmart Column, Street Fighter Inc.
August 23, 2004

Las Vegas Review-Journal Inside Business column.
August 23, 2004

Las Vegas Review-Journal Real Estate column.
August 23, 2004

Morningstar Column.
August 23, 2004

The Orange County Register, Calif., It's Your Business column.
August 23, 2004

The Palm Beach Post, Fla., real estate column.
August 23, 2004

The Sacramento Bee, Calif., Bob Shallit column.
August 23, 2004... By Bob Shallit, The Sacramento Bee, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 23--MANSION QUEST GETS RITZY AREA STIRRED UP: It's neighbor vs. neighbor in Arden Oaks, the ritzy rural enclave that's home to some of the area's...

Thai banks move to increase reach of branch networks.
August 23, 2004

Shin Satellite, Thai state-owned firm link up on broadband.
August 23, 2004

Siam Cement Group aims to hold line on prices.
August 23, 2004

Bank of Thailand reports increase in new credit-card issues despite controls.
August 23, 2004

Thai upcountry manufacturer tries its luck in Bangkok furniture business.
August 23, 2004

Bangkok Post, Thailand, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai column.
August 23, 2004

Thailand, Peru agree to make tariff cuts on 3,000 items.
August 23, 2004

Chinese firm proposes to sell power to Thai agency.
August 23, 2004

Thailand sets 500,000-baht investor limit on new savings bonds.
August 23, 2004

U.S.-based advertising-signs franchiser sees good prospects in Thailand.
August 23, 2004

Bangkok Post, Thailand, travel column.
August 23, 2004

Henry County, Ga., commissioners weigh stake in airport.
August 23, 2004

Amherst, N.Y., development board approves incentives for Geico headquarters.
August 23, 2004

Belleville, Ill.-area casinos see revenue increase in July.
August 23, 2004

Reopening of East St. Louis, Ill., community center delayed.
August 23, 2004

Brownsville, Texas-born writer builds career around love for border culture.
August 23, 2004

Laramie County, Wyo., school board approves recreation projects.
August 23, 2004

Drug store chains in North Carolina ready for boomers' retirement.
August 23, 2004

CEO of embattled toy company Applause commits suicide despite hopeful talk.
August 23, 2004

Los Angeles-area farmer updated veggies with 'baby' carrots.
August 23, 2004

Las Vegas Review-Journal The Online Guy column.
August 23, 2004

NBC's Olympics coverage highlights strengths, weaknesses of high-definition TV.
August 23, 2004

The Orange County Register, Calif., small business notebook column.
August 23, 2004

The Orange County Register, Calif., small business queries column.
August 23, 2004

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Heard off the Street column.
August 23, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., MoneyLine column.
August 23, 2004

The Palm Beach Post, Fla., Moving Up column.
August 23, 2004

Florida tops in time-share resort business.
August 23, 2004

Chicago Tribune Worklife Queries Column.
August 23, 2004... By Carol Kleiman, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 23--QUESTION: I'm currently a mail processing clerk at the United States Postal Service--and my job is being eliminated. You can imagine my anxiety at the...

Debentures to debut on Thailand's electronic bond exchange.
August 23, 2004

Ventura County Star, Calif., business briefs column.
August 23, 2004

Luggage lock a profit maker for Connecticut company.
August 23, 2004

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Ahead of the Curve column.
August 23, 2004

Incentives for Toyo tire plant spark debate in Bartow County, Ga.
August 23, 2004

Wal-Mart has saturation strategy focused on urban Atlanta.
August 23, 2004

In any community, Wal-Mart always fodder for argument.
August 23, 2004

The Charlotte Observer, N.C., consumer watch column.
August 23, 2004... By Andrew Shain, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 23--IS CHARITY RIGHT FIT FOR OLD CLOTHES? Don't just donate those out-of-date shirts and size-too-small slacks without doing a little work. You should...

The Charlotte Observer, N.C., retail report column.
August 23, 2004... By Leigh Dyer, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 23--HOW DID SALES-TAX HOLIDAY WORK OUT? A break on sales tax for those who buy clothes during the first weekend of August can be a good deal, but it...

Consumers eye piles of US Airways miles as airline's troubles mount.
August 23, 2004

Wylie, Texas, officials, residents eager to welcome Wal-Mart.
August 23, 2004

Senators propose dismantling of CIA.
August 23, 2004