Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News articles from April 27 2003

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News archives from April 27 2003

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Help Desk Column.
April 27, 2003

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas, Dr. Emilio Bombay Column.
April 27, 2003... By Michael Gerst, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 27--DEAR DR. BOMBAY: I am trying to install a USB hub, and the "Add New Hardware Wizard" asks me to insert the Windows 98 CD. I don't have the CD...

The Kansas City Star, Mo., Mark Davis Column.
April 27, 2003... By Mark Davis, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 27--Ken Lay, may I introduce Richard Scrushy? But then, perhaps you've met already. Scrushy is the embattled former head of fraudulent HealthSouth...

The Sun, Lowell, Mass., Business Briefs Column.
April 27, 2003

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Avrum D. Lank Column.
April 27, 2003

The Orange County Register, Calif., Jonathan Lansner Column.
April 27, 2003

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Company in the Spotlight Column.
April 27, 2003

The Philadelphia Inquirer Consumer Watch Column.
April 27, 2003

The Philadelphia Inquirer Personal Finance Column.
April 27, 2003

The News Herald, Panama City, Fla., Business People Column.
April 27, 2003... The News Herald, Panama City, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 27--SELECTED: Rhonda Woods, manager of the Panama City branch of Pelican Real Estate & Development Co., announced the addition of three new agents. The new...

South Bend Tribune, Ind., Action Line Column.
April 27, 2003... By Carol Elliott, South Bend Tribune, Ind. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 27--QUESTION: Several times in the past couple of weeks, I have answered my phone when it has been ringing, only to hear the party on the other end hang...

South Bend Tribune, Ind., Ed Semmler Column.
April 27, 2003... By Ed Semmler, South Bend Tribune, Ind. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 27--Strong transportation links are a key ingredient in the economic vitality of any region. In Michiana, we're fortunate to have the Indiana Toll Road,...

The Record, Stockton, Calif., Eric Grunder Column.
April 27, 2003

Saint Paul Pioneer Press, Minn., Dave Beal Column.
April 27, 2003

Saint Paul Pioneer Press, Minn., Career Column.
April 27, 2003

Saint Paul Pioneer Press, Minn., Real World Economics Column.
April 27, 2003

Chicago Tribune Bill Barnhart Column.
April 27, 2003... By Bill Barnhart, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 27--Like a manufacturer of filtered cigarettes used to say, it's what's up front that counts. The ritual of first-quarter corporate financial reports is in the...

Chicago Tribune Business Outlook Column.
April 27, 2003... By William Sluis, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 27--JOB MARKET `COST-CUTTERS RULE': As the heavy fog of war continues to lift, speculation is rife about whether the economy, which has been operating at a...

Chicago Tribune Download Column.
April 27, 2003... By Christine Tatum, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 27--An emerging wave of technology in which machines communicate without human intervention is bound to bug doomsday soothsayers but delight people wanting to...

Chicago Tribune David Greising Column.
April 27, 2003... By David Greising, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 27--Normally, there's a sense after a failed chief executive is ousted that the new one will be a breath of fresh air. Gerard Arpey can't help but dissipate...

Chicago Tribune Real Estate Column.
April 27, 2003... By Mary Umberger, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 27--CHICAGO--When our family moved from the city to Bucolia seven years ago, you'd think we were buying a house in a different country, not a different county....

Chicago Tribune Small Business Notebook Column.
April 27, 2003... By Rob Kaiser, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 27--CHICAGO 2ND IN FIRMS HELD BY WOMEN: Chicago ranks second among 50 metropolitan areas in the number of women-owned firms and their employment and revenues but...

Chicago Tribune Ask Jim Column.
April 27, 2003... By James Coates, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 27--QUESTION: I have used an accounting system for many years that is based on DOS. I presently am using Windows 98 SE, and everything works fine. However, I...

Chicago Tribune Technology Buzz Column.
April 27, 2003... By James Coates, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 27--RIGHT PRESCRIPTION FOR DATA RECOVERY: A growing nightmare afflicts computer users as they entrust treasured photographs, films and business data to those...

Chicago Tribune Technology Notebook Column.
April 27, 2003... By Jon Van, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 27--PURDUE DEVICE ON TRACK OF NOISE LEVELS ON ROAD: Purdue University engineers have launched an inquiry into the sound generated when the rubber meets the road. ...

Effect on U.S Economy of Presence of Iraqi Oil in Market Hard to Predict.
April 27, 2003

Georgia Still Copes with Significant Unemployment, Job Loss Problems.
April 27, 2003

The Record, Hackensack, N.J., Investment Mailbag Column.
April 27, 2003

Houston Chronicle Neighborhood Profile Column.
April 27, 2003

Houston Chronicle Small Business Column.
April 27, 2003

The Kansas City Star, Mo., Jerry Heaster Column.
April 27, 2003... By Jerry Heaster, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 27--If you're nearing the age of Social Security eligibility, there are a couple of things you should know. One, applying for benefits is a...

The Orange County Register, Calif., Personal Finance Column.
April 27, 2003

Car Companies Leave Some Surprises for New York Auto Show.
April 27, 2003

Philadelphia Zoo to Open African-Themed 'Experience'.
April 27, 2003

EDITORIAL: California Legislature Still Skirting Huge Deficit.
April 27, 2003

San Jose Mercury News, Calif., Money Manual Column.
April 27, 2003

Chicago Tribune Auto Letters Column.
April 27, 2003... By Jim Mateja, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 27--QUESTION: I bought a Chrysler PT Cruiser almost three years ago and love it but am writing because I've just been keyed for the third time. Once on the driver's...

Chicago Tribune Boating Column.
April 27, 2003... By Mike Esposito, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 27--CHICAGO--Some early human avoided drowning by grabbing a branch in a now-forgotten lake or river, and thus the world's first watercraft enthusiast was made....

Chicago Tribune Car Notes Column.
April 27, 2003... By Rick Popely, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 27--TOYOTA HAS REDUCED the price of 4Runner V-6 models by $150 and made an appearance package standard on SR5 models. The package includes color-keyed bumpers,...

Chicago Tribune Binary Beat Column.
April 27, 2003... By James Coates, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 27--I have seen the future of the PC, brothers and sisters. The scales have been peeled from my eyes and I see the light at long last. It flickers. Yes brethren,...

Chicago Tribune New Cars Column.
April 27, 2003... By Jim Mateja, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 27--CHICAGO--There's a difference between cheap and inexpensive. The Hyundai Excel, the first offering for the U.S. from the South Korean automaker in the 1986...

Chicago Tribune Used Cars Column.
April 27, 2003... By Jim Mateja, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 27--CHICAGO--With the average new vehicle selling for more than $26,000, beyond what many first-time buyers can afford, a late-model used car that costs half that can...

CEO of Dana Corp. in Line for Substantial Pension upon Retirement.
April 27, 2003

Toledo, Ohio-Area Companies Report Compensation of Executives.
April 27, 2003

Luna Pier, Mich., Hopes for Success in Proposed Redevelopment Project.
April 27, 2003

Survey Shows More U.S. Teenagers Getting New, More Expensive Cars.
April 27, 2003

Akron, Ohio, Small Businesses Get Help from Revitalization Initiative.
April 27, 2003

Connecticut Considers Plan to Use Breakdown Lanes for Traffic.
April 27, 2003

Motel 6 to Rebuild Brownsville, Texas, Motel.
April 27, 2003

Erie, Pa., Architect Wins Award from National Association.
April 27, 2003

Lower Allen Township, Pa., Road Construction Company Stays in Family.
April 27, 2003

Harrisburg, Pa.-Based Supply Truck Company Continues to Prosper.
April 27, 2003

Businesses in Airports Hurt by Reduced Demand for Air Travel.
April 27, 2003

Bergen County, N.J., Cookie Company Sells Product to Stores, Public.
April 27, 2003

Macon, Ga., Teenager Hopes to Succeed with Wireless Funds Transfer System.
April 27, 2003

Medford, Ore., Airline Service Company Undergoes Big Changes.
April 27, 2003

The Modesto Bee, Calif., Business Beat Column.
April 27, 2003... By David W. Hill, The Modesto Bee, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 27--For nearly a decade, Joanne's Country Kitchen brought lots of home cookin' to folks with a hankerin' for it. Joanne's was so successful out on Highway...

California's Wine Grape Vineyards Produced More Than Was Demanded in 2002.
April 27, 2003

Wine Grape Vineyard's in California's Sierra Nevada Foothills Flourish.
April 27, 2003

The Orange County Register, Calif., Business Spotlight Column.
April 27, 2003

Distributor at Philadelphia's Baseball Stadium Changes Beer Offerings.
April 27, 2003

Reading Eagle, Pa., Newsmakers Column.
April 27, 2003

Native South Korean Produces, Sells Ethnic Food in Reading, Pa.
April 27, 2003

Mutual Funds Remain Mysterious to Most Investors.
April 27, 2003

Homeowners Find That Filing Claims May Lead to Cancellation of Insurance.
April 27, 2003

Employees of Corninh Inc. Operations in Centre County, Pa., Cope with Job Loss.
April 27, 2003

The Centre Daily Times, State College, Pa., Business Management Column.
April 27, 2003... By Judy Olian, Centre Daily Times, State College, Pa. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 27--Douglas Schafer, a lawyer for Washington state, was suspended from practice for six months by the Washington Supreme Court. Why? In a 6-3...

The Seattle Times Business Newsletter Column.
April 27, 2003

Microprocessor Manufacturers Take Different Approaches to Chip Multithreading.
April 27, 2003

Employee Stock Option Plans Could Fall Victim to Proposed Accounting Rules.
April 27, 2003

Tech Analysts Say Home Networking Likely to Become Popular Soon.
April 27, 2003

Prospective Car Buyers Should Get Educated about Purchase.
April 27, 2003

Chicago Tribune Jim's Driveway Column.
April 27, 2003... By Jim Mateja, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 27--Jim's Driveway is capsules of Jim Mateja's auto reviews that appear Sunday in Transportation and Monday and Thursday in Cars. The digested version of the most...

Consumers Should Be Aware of Risks in Leases, Loans When Buying A Car.
April 27, 2003

Test Drive Is Important Part of Purchasing Any Vehicle.
April 27, 2003

Kyodo News International, Tokyo, Currency Outlook Column.
April 27, 2003

Staged Car Accidents Help Rev Up Auto Insurance Fraud in Orlando, Fla., Area.
April 27, 2003

Weakening Financial Climate Threatens Future of Joint Newspaper Operations.
April 27, 2003

Some Seattle-Area Workers Settle For Too Little as Harsh Job Market Drags On.
April 27, 2003

Bush Plan to Win over Democratic Voters Lags.
April 27, 2003

The Boston Globe Economic Life Column.
April 27, 2003

Insurance Costs Leave One Fewer Baby Doctor in Westfield Mass.
April 27, 2003

Shi'ites Quickly Emerge as Political Force in Iraq.
April 27, 2003

SARS Shackles Life in Toronto.
April 27, 2003