Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News articles from January 12 2004

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News archives from January 12 2004

The Miami Herald Business Book Review Column.
January 12, 2004... By Richard Pachter, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--The Best Business Stories of the Year -- 2004 Edition. Andrew Leckey, Jack Bogle (editors). Vintage Books. 496 pages. $15. Maybe I'm a masochist, but...

The Miami Herald Newsmakers Column.
January 12, 2004... By Wendy Doscher-Smith, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--Second generation jeweler Allen Shapiro never forgot what his dad, George, told him 25 years ago: Work with your hands and you will always have a...

The Miami Herald Chatroom Column.
January 12, 2004... The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--A DIGITAL JUKEBOX FOR THAT LOST SALT SHAKER: Think of these machines as ATMs that dispense tunes instead of cash. Ecast, based in San Francisco, has a network of 1,800...

The Miami Herald Law Doctor Column.
January 12, 2004... By Martin E. Segal, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--QUESTION: My partner and I were walking our two Boston terriers on Miami Beach's Lincoln Road. We bumped into some friends who were also walking their...

The Miami Herald Law Doctor Column.
January 12, 2004... By Martin E. Segal, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--QUESTION: I bought a laptop computer from a national dealer, but I've had nothing but problems with it. Bottom line: It doesn't work the way it should,...

The Miami Herald Media Column.
January 12, 2004... By Mimi Whitefield, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--It's citrus season. Drive into Central Florida and fresh grapefruit, oranges and tangerines beckon from roadside stands. For Northerners driving south to...

The Miami Herald Promotions Column.
January 12, 2004... The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--ACCOUNTING -- Jose L. Urrechaga has established an office and formed an association with the firm of Marcos A. Guerra. The office is located at 3663 SW Eighth St.,...

The Miami Herald Real Estate Column.
January 12, 2004... By Douglas Hanks III, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--CARSON REALTY GROUP OFFERS ONE-STOP SHOP FOR CONDOS: If you're having trouble keeping up with all of the new condominium projects being announced,...

The Miami Herald Real Estate Deals Column.
January 12, 2004... By Michael Y. Cannon, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--HOLLYWOOD EMERALD HILLS STORES PURCHASED Location: 4000 to 4016 NW 46th Ave. Seller: Roho Emerald Woods and ESQ Park, whose officers include...

Chicago Tribune Jim Mateja Column.
January 12, 2004... By Jim Mateja, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--DETROIT--Bob Lutz was all smiles. General Motors' vice chairman of product development had just unveiled his new baby, the Pontiac Solstice roadster. ...

The Sacramento Bee, Calif., Bob Shallit Column.
January 12, 2004... By Bob Shallit, The Sacramento Bee, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--The Metro Chamber has a nice head start on its capital campaign for a new downtown office building. The business group last week completed the...

The Charlotte Observer, N.C., Consumer Watch Column.
January 12, 2004... By Andrew Shain, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--Face it, this month if you're not going to a gym, you're thinking you ought to go to one. And for many in Charlotte, that means going to the...

The Charlotte Observer, N.C., New Product Column.
January 12, 2004... By Stella Hopkins, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--Seen Panthers fans waving big furry black paws? They're the brainchild of a Charlotte couple. David Prunczik conceived a mitten-like...

Chicago Tribune Carol Kleiman Worklife Column.
January 12, 2004... By Carol Kleiman, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--There's a new kind of "sandwich generation" becoming a work/life issue for many U.S. workers--and their employers. The original "sandwich" describes...

The Charlotte Observer, N.C., Retail Column.
January 12, 2004... By Leigh Dyer, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--One of the goals of this spot in MoneyWise is to provide you with occasional help finding obscure products. After a break during the holiday...

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas, Business Book Review Column.
January 12, 2004... By Cecil Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--PERFECTLY LEGAL: THE COVERT CAMPAIGN TO RIG OUR TAX SYSTEM TO BENEFIT THE SUPER RICH -- AND CHEAT EVERYBODY ELSE By David Cay Johnston...

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas, Savvy Consumer Column.
January 12, 2004... By Teresa McUsic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--As more of us turn to the Internet for our travel plans -- and 30.7 million U.S. households will make travel plans online in 2004, according...

The Charlotte Observer, N.C., Computer Column.
January 12, 2004... By John McBride, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--Went to Google. Typed in "firewall router." Got about 147,000 hits. Don't need Best Buy. Started Word. Typed a sentence that included...

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas, Real Estate Column.
January 12, 2004... Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--REAL ESTATE PROS COME TO BREAKFAST: On Wednesday, more than 300 real estate professionals will converge at the Fort Worth Convention Center to learn what the...

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas, Made in Tarrant Column.
January 12, 2004... By Barry Shlachter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--Rusty and Michelle Trower Monstro Graphics 5701 Azle Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76114 (817) 626-4774 What it is: Custom...

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas, Real Estate Report.
January 12, 2004... Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--TARRANT COUNTY HURST, Texas -- DERMATOLOGY FACILITY SET TO BE DONE IN SPRING: Classic Concepts plans to complete the Northeast Tarrant Dermatology offices,...

Mail Tribune, Medford, Ore., Homegrown Business Column.
January 12, 2004... By Vickie Aldous, Mail Tribune, Medford, Ore. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--ASHLAND, Ore. -- The public will have an opportunity to voice support or opposition to the proposed Billings Ranch Golf Club north of town. ...

Mail Tribune, Medford, Ore., Homegrown Business Column.
January 12, 2004... By Greg Stiles, Mail Tribune, Medford, Ore. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--Home Grown: Al's Sharpening Service Inc. Owners: Steve and Beverly Mullis Ages: 40 and 62 Address: 106 1/2 Main St., Phoenix, Ore. ...

The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C., Real Deals Column.
January 12, 2004... By Steve Cannon, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--A few big office deals at the end of 2003 put a positive finish on what had been another poor year for the Triangle office market. New...

The Herald, Rock Hill, S.C., Business Items Column.
January 12, 2004... By Caroline Brustad, The Herald, Rock Hill, S.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--BUSINESS ENVY: Rand Ruland of Fort Mill recently launched Business Envy, a small business consulting firm specializing in marketing strategy....

The Tribune, San Luis Obispo, Calif., Business Buzz Column.
January 12, 2004... The Tribune, San Luis Obispo, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--SLO CHAMBER BOARD PICKS NEW CHAIR: Laura Murphy, an employee benefits producer for Morris & Garritano Insurance, has been elected as the new chair of the...

The Charlotte Observer, N.C., Doug Smith Column.
January 12, 2004... By Doug Smith, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--WAL-MART WITH SUPERCENTER ON WAY: A proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter won't open on Wilkinson Boulevard before summer 2005, but it's already affecting...

Florida Keys Keynoter, Marathon, Business Briefs Column.
January 12, 2004... Florida Keys Keynoter, Marathon Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--HOSPITALITY GROUP DISCUSSES INTERNET: The Keys chapter of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International has a round-table discussion Tuesday...

Florida Keys Keynoter, Marathon, Business People Column.
January 12, 2004... Florida Keys Keynoter, Marathon Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--ZALESKY SIGNS ON AT TIB BANK: Ana Zalesky has joined TIB Bank of the Keys as a residential lending specialist in Key Largo. She brings years of real estate...

Anchorage Daily News, Alaska, Business Meetings Column.
January 12, 2004... Anchorage Daily News, Alaska Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--TODAY: Anchorage Chamber of Commerce meets at noon at the 4th Avenue Theatre. Dan Fauske of Alaska Housing Finance Corp. will present "The Impact of the Housing...

Anchorage Daily News, Alaska, Business Highlights Column.
January 12, 2004... Anchorage Daily News, Alaska Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--TODAY: Anchorage Chamber of Commerce meets at noon at the 4th Avenue Theatre. Dan Fauske of Alaska Housing Finance Corp. will present "The Impact of the Housing...

Anchorage Daily News, Alaska, Business People Column.
January 12, 2004... Anchorage Daily News, Alaska Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--Global engineering, design, environmental, construction and operations firm CH2M Hill announced the following new hires: Michael Downing, a registered Alaska...

Anchorage Daily News, Alaska, Business Seminars Column.
January 12, 2004... Anchorage Daily News, Alaska Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 12--THIS WEEK: CompUSA Computer Training Center offers the following classes: Excel 2000 Intermediate, Publisher 2000 Beginner, Introduction to Digital Photography,...