Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News articles from May 26 2003

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News archives from May 26 2003

The Miami Herald Promotions Column.
May 26, 2003... The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--ARCHITECTURE/ ENGINEERING --Teresita C. Garcia, vice president and partner of the architecture and engineering firm Bermello, Ajamil & Partners in Miami, has been named to...

The Miami Herald Technology Law Column.
May 26, 2003... By Mark Grossman, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--Auction fraud was the No. 1 Internet-related complaint recorded by the Federal Trade Commission last year. The FBI reported more than 48,000 complaints in...

The Miami Herald Technology Queries Column.
May 26, 2003... By Tim Henderson, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--QUESTION: I want to take a form and scan it to my computer so that I can fill in the blanks. I've tried every which way and have not been successful. --...

Florida Waste Companies, Officials Promote Recycling of Tech Components.
May 26, 2003... The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--No doubt, all our techno gadgets are fun and most are even useful. But, to paraphrase Martha Stewart, they're not "a good thing" for the environment. Tossing old...

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Business Advice Column.
May 26, 2003... By J. Robert Parkinson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--Have you noticed how personal and familiar parts of our language have become? I have no idea if corporate customer service experts dreamed...

The Orlando Sentinel, Fla., Bankruptcy Column.
May 26, 2003... The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--Chapter 7 Central Florida individuals and businesses that have filed for liquidation under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code include: DM Technical Services...

The Orlando Sentinel, Fla., Business Insider Column.
May 26, 2003... The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--MISS FLORIDA FACES UGLY REACTION TO PRESENCE AT MALPRACTICE RALLY: Set foot in Florida's contentious medical-malpractice arena and you're bound to pay the price. That's...

The Miami Herald Media Column.
May 26, 2003... By George Haj, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--Does geography matter when you're writing about executive compensation? For many years it did. Most workers in South Florida had bosses who were here in...

Salt Lake City-Based Company Helps 'Temp' Doctors Find Placements.
May 26, 2003... By John Dorschner, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--Some get fed up with soaring malpractice insurance premiums. Others hate all the paperwork and hassles that come with managed care. Still others are...

The Miami Herald South Florida Travel Column.
May 26, 2003... By Mike Seemuth, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--MAYBE IT'S TIME TO RECONSIDER FIRST-CLASS SEAT: For most of this year, South Florida business travelers have faced light competition for good airline seats as...

The Miami Herald Financial Question and Answer Column.
May 26, 2003... By Meg Green, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--QUESTION: I worked for a local government 13 years, during which time I accumulated a substantial amount of money in an IRS Section 457(b) retirement plan. I no...

Florida Officials Ponder Options in Dealing with Feral Car Colonies.
May 26, 2003... By Curtis Morgan, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--As environmental menaces go, they sure are cute. They spill out of the woods on feet so soft and sure that they barely rustle a leaf, two dozen of them in...

Executive Pay, Options Continue to Increase at Large Miami-Area Companies.
May 26, 2003... The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--You're handed a fat bonus when you arrive (the golden handshake) and a handsome gift when you depart (the golden parachute -- awarded even when leaving isn't your choice). In...

Companies with Miami-Area Operations Compensate Executives Well in 2002.
May 26, 2003... The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--By any measure, Lennar Corp. had a great 2002. The same goes for President and Chief Executive Stuart A. Miller. Miller received an $8,757,100 cash bonus last year, the most...

Former Head of Failed Dominican Bank Accused of Fraud, Payoffs.
May 26, 2003... By Jane Bussey, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic--In the heyday of Banco Intercontinental, Ramon Baez Figueroa's influence touched down even in the most remote corners of the...

Bush Administration Touts Benefits of Falling Dollar.
May 26, 2003... By Gregg Fields, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--If the Bush administration is correct, the falling dollar offers potential riches for the American economy. And standard wisdom indeed makes the case that a...

Miami Business Strategy Consulting Firm Has Solid Foothold in Industry.
May 26, 2003... The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--Miami's Adjoined Consulting counts Barnes & Noble, American Express, BellSouth, Sony, Sysco Foods, Citibank and Ericsson -- some of the biggest names in American business --...

U.S. Consumer Debt Lurks in Background as Serious Potential Problem.
May 26, 2003... The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--Our personal balance sheets aren't getting any stronger. A few months ago, you could reasonably have argued that this was a temporary problem. But today, after another...

Harkers Island, N.C., Lighthouse to Be Depicted on Commemorative Stamp.
May 26, 2003... By Jannette Pippin, The Daily News, Jacksonville, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--HARKERS ISLAND, N.C.--The Cape Lookout light will soon shine around the world via the U.S. mail. The Cape Lookout Lighthouse is...

Nonprofit Group Forms to Support Restoration of North Carolina Lighthouse.
May 26, 2003... By Jannette Pippin, The Daily News, Jacksonville, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--CAPE LOOKOUT, N.C.--Support for the restoration of Cape Lookout lighthouse is one of the initial projects of a new group formed to promote...

Work Begins on Swansboro, N.C., Dockwalk.
May 26, 2003... By Roselee Papandrea, The Daily News, Jacksonville, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--SWANSBORO, N.C.--Beaufort and New Bern both have dockwalks that line their waterfronts, and they have plenty of tourists who use them....

The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, First Coast Ticker Column.
May 26, 2003... By Mark Basch, The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--In the last 18 months, Regency Centers Corp.'s stock rose 34 percent on speculation that General Electric Capital Corp. would buy out the...

The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, Retail Report.
May 26, 2003... By Gregory Richards, The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--JACKSONVILLE RETAIL SPACE VACANCIES GOING FAST: Retail space vacancies in the Jacksonville area dropped 2 percent to 9.8 percent from...

The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, Real Estate Report.
May 26, 2003... By Earl Daniels, The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--BEACHES WOMAN PASSIONATE ABOUT TERMITES: Elizabeth Allen is determined to help as many people as possible. Allen, a Ponte Vedra Beach...

The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, Karen Brune Mathis Column.
May 26, 2003

Investors in Failed Jacksonville, Fla., Health Screening Firm Try Again.
May 26, 2003... By Sarah Skidmore, The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--When HealthScreen America closed its doors last spring, it disappointed more than just its patients. Investors were frustrated the...

The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, Health Report.
May 26, 2003... By Sarah Skidmore, The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--REPORT: ORANGE PARK OPERATING ROOMS EXPENSIVE: A recent report found that one Jacksonville area hospital is among the 100 most expensive...

The BizSmart Column, Street Fighter Inc.
May 26, 2003... By Jeff and Marc Slutsky, Street Fighter Inc. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--SIX NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES THAT GET BIG RESULTS (PART 2): There are six key negotiation strategies that shape successful deals according to Sylvia...

Florida Lags Other States in Usage of High-Speed Internet Access, Report Shows.
May 26, 2003... By Christopher Cole, The Bradenton Herald, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--Florida has one of the fastest engines on the information superhighway, but still lags several other states in growth of high-speed Internet use,...

Downtown Bradenton, Fla., Area Attracts Artistic Businesses.
May 26, 2003... By Christopher Cole, The Bradenton Herald, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--Fabric labels like Scalamandre, Brunschwig & Fils and Houl?s are the latest signals that a downtown district has turned into a magnet for...

Internet Users Have Some Options When Trying to Fight Influx of Spam E-Mail.
May 26, 2003... By Erika D. Smith, Akron Beacon Journal, Ohio Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--Few activities can make soap and water seem more appealing than checking one's e-mail. Whether it's the naked greed of unsolicited...

The Orlando Sentinel, Fla., Central Florida Business Memo.
May 26, 2003... The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--ALCORN RECEIVES AWARD: Gov. Jeb Bush recently sent a congratulatory letter to Steve Alcorn, whose firm received the 2003 Florida Engineering Society's Governor's New...

The Orlando Sentinel, Fla., Business People Column.
May 26, 2003... The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--ARCHITECTURE Marisa D. Winsky has joined Bentley Architects and Engineers Inc., Longwood, as business development manager. ASSOCIATIONS The fourth district...

New Spanish-Language Television Station Targets Younger Viewers.
May 26, 2003... By Chris Cobbs, The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--Little more than a week into her TV career, Linsley Rivas is no longer terrified or afraid of making a fool of herself. Rivas, 18, is preparing for...

The Orlando Sentinel, Fla., Patents Column.
May 26, 2003... The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--A utility patent protects how something works and what it does. Central Florida inventors who have recently received utility patents include: Keith R. Baldwin,...

The Orlando Sentinel, Fla., Real Estate Column.
May 26, 2003... By Jack Snyder, The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--CALL IT a rousing success. Park Square Homes opened its 4,000-square-foot showroom at its corporate headquarters just six months ago. Since then the...

The Orlando Sentinel, Fla., Real Estate Transactions Column.
May 26, 2003... The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--ORLANDO OFFICE BUILDING IS SOLD: A 4,000-square-foot office building at 5804 Makoma Drive in Orlando sold for $275,000. Roberto Galinanes was the buyer. Mark Mosher was...

The Orlando Sentinel, Fla., Idea Bank Column.
May 26, 2003... The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--QUESTION: When is a worker considered an employee rather than an independent contractor for wage-withholding purposes? ANSWER: (Second of two parts) If an employer...

The Orlando Sentinel, Fla., Small Business Toolbox Column.
May 26, 2003... By Sarah Hale, The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--ORGANIZATIONS Kissimmee/Osceola Chamber of Commerce: Offers mentorship programs and business fellowships; 407-847-3174, Ext. 232. Seminole...

The Orlando Sentinel, Fla., Insider Trading Column.
May 26, 2003... The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--Insider Trading is a weekly report of stock transactions involving officers, directors and owners of 10 percent or more of a publicly held company. Corporate...

The Orlando Sentinel, Fla., Technology Column.
May 26, 2003... By Christopher Boyd, The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--Florida broadband subscriptions increased 23 percent during the first half of 2002, less than the national average but enough to put the state in...

The Orlando Sentinel, Fla., Tourism Column.
May 26, 2003... By Todd Pack, The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--Alaska Airlines' decision to add daily nonstop service between Seattle and Orlando helped plug a hole in Orlando International Airport's flight...

New Barbecue Grill, Stove Showroom Opens in Reading, Pa.
May 26, 2003... By David A. Kostival, Reading Eagle, Pa. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--With Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, it's time to uncover the outdoor grill and get it fired up for the first barbecue of the season. ...

The San Diego Union-Tribune Suzanne Choney Column.
May 26, 2003... By Suzanne Choney, The San Diego Union-Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--A vacation is meant to be relaxing -- a spiritual, physical and mental break from the world -- not a descent into the digital depths of one's home...

The San Diego Union-Tribune Tech Profile Column.
May 26, 2003... By Jonathan Sidener, The San Diego Union-Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--Andrew Serwin's practice with Foley & Lardner's San Diego office includes unfair-competition matters, e-commerce and intellectual property. He...

The San Diego Union-Tribune Tech Profile Column.
May 26, 2003... By Jonathan Sidener, The San Diego Union-Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--Back in the heady days of the tech bubble, the soothsayers envisioned role confusion in the telecom world. Cable companies would offer digital...

San Francisco-Area Air Travel Becomes Easier in Some Ways.
May 26, 2003... By Steve Johnson, San Jose Mercury News, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--When it comes to air travel in the Bay Area, it's getting harder to get from here to there. But when you can find a flight, odds are that it's...

Chicago Housing Market Remains Competitive, But Starts to Slow.
May 26, 2003... By Thomas A. Corfman, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--To spark interest in its luxury, Victorian-style homes on South Prairie Avenue, Chicago developer Rezmar Corp. this month opened a model home and started...

Las Vegas Review-Journal Inside Business Column.
May 26, 2003... Las Vegas Review-Journal Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--SHUFFLE MASTER NAMES NEW EXECUTIVES: Shuffle Master Gaming named David Lopez vice president of product management and Greg Gronau vice president of operations. TOM...

Las Vegas Review-Journal The Online Guy Column.
May 26, 2003... By Al Gibes, Las Vegas Review-Journal Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--TEXAN HAS HEART TO HELP THE HOMELESS: It wouldn't surprise me to find a picture of Marilynn Goodnight next to the definition of "angel" in the next edition...

The Philadelphia Inquirer Gambling Column.
May 26, 2003... By Bill Ordine, The Philadelphia Inquirer Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--In Las Vegas, nothing is simply utilitarian. Function must be accompanied by flair. A hotel cannot be just four walls with comfy beds and bathrooms --...

Chicago Tribune Jim Mateja Column.
May 26, 2003... By Jim Mateja, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--QUESTION: I just purchased my first new car in years. What struck me was the wiggle room on the new-car price, yet the lack of movement on the value of my...

Evanston, Ill., Firm Tries to Draw Patterns about What Movies People Like.
May 26, 2003... By Rob Kaiser, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--For online marketers, a perfect world would offer people exactly what they need--as well as things they didn't even know they might want--immediately after they...

Chicago Tribune Small Business Notebook Column.
May 26, 2003... By Rob Kaiser, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--3 CHICAGO FIRMS MAKE TOP 100 LIST: Three Chicago companies are among the country's fastest-growing inner-city businesses, according to an annual study conducted by...

Not-So-Frequent Fliers Worry Officials at Butte, Mont., Airport.
May 26, 2003... By Leslie McCartney, The Montana Standard, Butte Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--A depressed national and local economy, coupled with fears about terrorism and SARS, are taking a toll on the Bert Mooney Airport. Compared...

Flight Access Is Vital to Southwest Montana Businesses, Leaders Say.
May 26, 2003... The Montana Standard, Butte Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--A local airport is crucial for businesses in Southwest Montana and is key in attracting economic development. "I don't think you can attract many companies to a...

MIT Researchers Work to Mesh Common Sense with Artificial Intelligence.
May 26, 2003... By D.C. Denison, The Boston Globe Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--'People do not walk on their heads." The assertion comes about 900 statements deep into the 527,308 items that comprise the Open Mind common sense database....

The Boston Globe Upgrade Column.
May 26, 2003... By Hiawatha Bray, The Boston Globe Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--HACKING TOOL GENERATES BUZZ: Normal human beings who've seen "The Matrix Reloaded" are chattering away about the spectacular fights, the gratuitous sex, the...

Massachusetts Governor's Government-Reorganization Plans May Fall Quickly.
May 26, 2003... By Rick Klein, The Boston Globe Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--Legislative leaders are considering quickly rejecting Governor Mitt Romney's sweeping proposals to reorganize state government and may duck a roll-call vote on...

The Boston Globe High-Tech Sector Report.
May 26, 2003... By Peter J. Howe, The Boston Globe Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--NEXTEL RIVALS LAUNCH FASTCHAT SERVICE: It's unlikely to threaten Nextel Communications' dominance in "DirectConnect" cellphones that can double as...

S&P Affirms Ratings on Horuriku, Hokkaido Banks.
May 26, 2003... Kyodo News International, Tokyo Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--TOKYO--Standard & Poor's (S&P) said Monday it kept unchanged its short-term counterparty rating on Hokuriku Bank at B and the long-term counterparty rating on...

Bank of Yokohama's Net Profit Drops 14.8 Percent in FY 2002.
May 26, 2003... Kyodo News International, Tokyo Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--TOKYO--The Bank of Yokohama said Monday its group net profit for the year ended March 31 fell 14.8 percent to 16.90 billion yen due mainly to bad-loan disposals...

Japanese Financial Firm Stays in Red for Second Year on Loan, Stock Losses.
May 26, 2003... Kyodo News International, Tokyo Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--TOKYO--Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. said Monday it remained in the red in the year to March 31 for a second year due mainly to bad-loan disposals and appraisal...

Fuji Fire & Marine Insurance Co.'s Group Net Balance Remains in Red in FY 2002.
May 26, 2003... Kyodo News International, Tokyo Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--TOKYO--Fuji Fire & Marine Insurance Co. said Monday its group net balance in fiscal 2002 remained in the red for the second straight year due partly to massive...

Mizuho Trust & Banking Co. Falls into Red on Stock Losses.
May 26, 2003... Kyodo News International, Tokyo Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--TOKYO--Mizuho Trust & Banking Co. said Monday it fell into the red in the year to March 31, citing hefty stock appraisal losses and bad-loan disposals. The...

Shinsei Bank Reports 13.4 Percent Fall in Group Net Profit.
May 26, 2003... Kyodo News International, Tokyo Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--TOKYO--Shinsei Bank said Monday its consolidated net profit fell 13.4 percent to 53.03 billion yen for the year that ended March 31, due mainly to some 20 billion...

San Jose Mercury News, Calif., Mike Langberg Column.
May 26, 2003... By Mike Langberg, San Jose Mercury News, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--We are now living in the year AD 7 -- after the introduction of DVD -- and my wildest dreams are coming true for consumer electronics prices. ...

Federal Government Allows Vision-Correction Laser Maker to Sell New Product.
May 26, 2003... By Michele Chandler, San Jose Mercury News, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--The nation's largest maker of vision-correction lasers has won federal approval to sell a new system the company says will enable doctors to...

The Record, Stockton, Calif., Business Calendar Column.
May 26, 2003... The Record, Stockton, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--TODAY Memorial Day. U.S. markets, banks, government offices closed. TUESDAY Peter Herman from Worf & Wolfe will address the 10 a.m. meeting of the...

New Indian Casino to Open near Rocklin, Calif.
May 26, 2003... By Bruce Spence, The Record, Stockton, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--The 52nd Indian casino in California, Thunder Valley Casino near Rocklin, will have a soft opening beginning at 10 a.m. June 9, a Monday. This...

Former Hewlett-Packard Employees Open Grocery Store in Stockton, Calif.
May 26, 2003... By Bruce Spence, The Record, Stockton, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--From motherboards to menudo. That's quite a transition, but when Graciela and Rigoberto Cervantes decide to take the plunge, they don't mess...

The Record, Stockton, Calif., Cathi Schuler Column.
May 26, 2003... By Cathi Schuler, The Record, Stockton, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--In the past, status symbols of the technically cool have included fluorescent pagers, bite-sized cell phones, Palm Pilots, Nextel phones or any...

As Agriculture Becomes Less Profitable, Texans Seek Other Ways to Make Money.
May 26, 2003... By Elizabeth Allen, San Antonio Express-News Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--Ken Graff always knew he'd run cattle on the ranch he grew up on near Hondo. But he didn't expect to be running hay rides loaded with city slickers...

Wildlife Recreation Becomes Bigger Piece of Texas Economy.
May 26, 2003... San Antonio Express-News Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--Maureen Geiger came from California and paid the owners of a South Texas ranch to walk in their backyard. "El Canelo Ranch is one of the very limited places in South...

Some Chicago-Area Communities Want More ATMs, Bank Branches.
May 26, 2003... By Mark Skertic, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--In portions of Cook County, it's tough to drive a mile down a major street without passing a half-dozen bank branches. In some south suburbs, it can be tough...

Florida Telecommunications Bill Will Help BellSouth's Finances, Analysts Say.
May 26, 2003... By Ted Jackson, The Palm Beach Post, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--There is considerable uncertainty about whether Florida's controversial new telecom bill will be good for consumers, but far less doubt exists about its...

The Palm Beach Post, Fla., Business Notes Column.
May 26, 2003... By Susan T. Port, The Palm Beach Post, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--STUART, Fla.--JENSEN BEEF O'BRADY'S PLANNED: Less than a year after they opened their first Beef O'Brady's franchise in Port St. Lucie, Ray and Pat...

The Palm Beach Post, Fla., Moving Up Column.
May 26, 2003... By Mary Thurwachter, The Palm Beach Post, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--MOVING UP: Norma Jeanne Byrd PLACE OF BUSINESS: Suburban West Palm Beach RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS: When Pine Jog Environmental Education...

Palm Beach, Fla., Hotel Offers 'Adult Summer Camp'.
May 26, 2003... By Linda Rawls, The Palm Beach Post, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--PALM BEACH, Fla.--The Duke and Duchess of Windsor played here, and now you can, too -- without spending a royal fortune. The Colony, picked recently...

'Matrix' Sequel Aims at Record for Online Ticket Sales.
May 26, 2003... By Stephen Pounds, The Palm Beach Post, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--BOCA RATON, Fla.--It could be as early as Tuesday that Neo, Trinity and Morphius grab the top spot in online movie ticket sales. The trio have...

The Palm Beach Post, Fla., Lona O'Connor Column.
May 26, 2003... By Lona O'Connor, The Palm Beach Post, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--In response to a recent column on how to handle back-stabbers, a reader from Charlotte, N.C., wrote that he was troubled by my answer. You may...

Online Advertising Takes Control of Screen.
May 26, 2003... By Shelley Emling, The Palm Beach Post, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--NEW YORK--The latest burst of energy and innovation on the Internet may not be good news for Web surfers. That's because the people now bringing...

The Palm Beach Post, Fla., Real Estate Column.
May 26, 2003... By Paul Owers, The Palm Beach Post, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--CITYPLACE'S DIRECTION UNDER FIRE: Legal Sea Foods Chief Executive Roger Berkowitz says business is good at his CityPlace restaurant. It used to be...

The Palm Beach Post, Fla., Technology Column.
May 26, 2003... By Bill Husted, The Palm Beach Post, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--QUESTION: My sister sent me and several other people an e-mail. I forwarded the message to my e-mail account that I use at home. I was shocked that...