Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News articles from January 11 2004

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News archives from January 11 2004

The Centre Daily Times, State College, Pa., Business Management Column.
January 11, 2004... By Judy Olian, Centre Daily Times, State College, Pa. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--When union and management are at loggerheads and the dreaded strike occurs, managers and shareholders worry most about lost productivity....

Chicago Tribune Bill Barnhart Column.
January 11, 2004... By Bill Barnhart, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--Normally, investment managers like to "talk their book." They're great at touting the investments they already own. But the cheerleading among managers...

Chicago Tribune Business Outlook Column.
January 11, 2004... By Robert Manor, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--PRODUCER PRICES COMMODITY COSTS UP: How good will the economy be in 2004? So good that prices might go up a bit. Bob Doll, chief investment officer...

Chicago Tribune Carol Kleiman Column.
January 11, 2004... By Carol Kleiman, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--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...

Chicago Tribune Small Business Notebook Column.
January 11, 2004... By John Schmeltzer, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--HUD'S BUNDLE IDEA MAY HURT BUYERS, FIRMS: Some Congressional leaders fear that a proposed federal housing regulation could put thousands of small real...

Chicago Tribune Ask Jim Column.
January 11, 2004... By James Coates, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--QUESTION: You recently wrote a column about the new MSN software for the Microsoft Network and advised that it may be "just the ticket for families and...

Chicago Tribune Technology Notebook Column.
January 11, 2004... By Jon Van, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--U. OF I. PROFS' NEW TRANSISTOR EMITS ELECTRONS, LIGHT: A development that just might revolutionize the computer chip scene was announced this week by two...

The Kansas City Star, Mo., Careers Column.
January 11, 2004... By Diane Stafford, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--Uh, hel-lo. Are you nuts? Why did you lie on your resume? Look, the hiring gates are finally squeaking open again. But not just anybody is...

The Kansas City Star, Mo., Mark Davis Column.
January 11, 2004... By Mark Davis, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--Last year's up market was a lifesaver. It hit like a gasp of air hits a diver who stayed underwater too long. Last year restored our faith in...

The Kansas City Star, Mo., Jerry Heaster Column.
January 11, 2004... By Jerry Heaster, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--It was another forgettable forecasting year for your Uncle Fearless, but what else is new? Every January, the New Year's feast is always the same:...

The Kansas City Star, Mo., Kids and Business Column.
January 11, 2004... By Steve Rosen, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--Here's a tip to keep in mind between now and April 15: Grown-ups aren't the only ones who have to file federal tax returns. Many kids do, too....

The Kansas City Star, Mo., At Your Service Column.
January 11, 2004... By Angela D. Curry, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--AT YOUR SERVICE: I received a call from Westgate Resorts on Sept. 4 offering me a package for a Florida vacation for $129. I paid via debit card...

Chicago Tribune Auto Letters Column.
January 11, 2004... By Jim Mateja, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--QUESTION: Is a hybrid worth it? I'm interested in the hybrid Ford Escape, but question the added $4,000 cost. If I drive 12,000 miles a year with gas at...

Chicago Tribune Boating Column.
January 11, 2004... By Mike Esposito, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--For those who aren't heading somewhere warm for winter boating, aquatic dreams can be kindled at a few area expositions. The Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors...

Chicago Tribune Jim's Driveway Column.
January 11, 2004... By Jim Mateja, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--Jim's Driveway is capsules of Jim Mateja's auto reviews. 2004 -- BMW 530i: Base price: $44,300; Engine: 3-liter, 225-h.p., 24-valve, inline 6-cylinder;...

Chicago Tribune New Cars Column.
January 11, 2004... By Jim Mateja, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--The 2004 Buick Rainier leaves little doubt that an automaker can create two different vehicles with different characters from one platform. That's good...

Chicago Tribune Performs Poll of Iowa Democrats about Tax Cut Ideas.
January 11, 2004... By John McCormick, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--DES MOINES, Iowa -- On the issue of tax cuts, a Chicago Tribune poll shows the two leading candidates in Iowa are out of sync with half of the Democrats...

The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss., Inside Gambling Column.
January 11, 2004... By Timothy Boone, The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--The biggest Coast casino story of 2003 was the announcement of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The combination of a Las Vegas name and the...

The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss., Germaine Weldon Column.
January 11, 2004... By Germaine Weldon, The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--More fees! How insulting! Experts predict that mutual fund fees will increase as a result of scandals on trading abuses and undisclosed...

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas, Art Chapman Column.
January 11, 2004... By Art Chapman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--PRETENDING TO DUEL DOESN'T SOLVE BORDER DISPUTE: They looked a little silly, really. Especially the one from Texas. Two men, standing...

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas, Dave Lieber Column.
January 11, 2004... By Dave Lieber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--FOUR AT KELLER DISTRICT ALLEGE HARASSMENT: Keller Superintendent Charles Bradberry was suspended in November for an open-records violation, but...

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas, Mitchell Schnurman Column.
January 11, 2004... By Mitchell Schnurman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--LOCAL CEO HELPS KEEP FAMILIAR FEEL IN DOWNTOWN: Why does a high-flying natural gas company take on a risky real estate deal in downtown...

The Miami Herald Money Matters Column.
January 11, 2004... By Harriet Johnson Brackey, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--While we're all still on our diets and in that New Year's mood to do the right thing for our finances, let me talk about some things you...

The Sacramento Bee, Calif., Jack Sirard Column.
January 11, 2004... By Jack Sirard, The Sacramento Bee, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--Eleven days into the new year and most of us have already forgotten those resolutions we vowed to keep throughout 2004. Remember the Atkins diet...

Chicago Tribune Real Estate Column.
January 11, 2004... By Mary Umberger, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--Christmas just isn't what it used to be. I'm not talking about the holiday itself. I mean that a surge of real estate activity just isn't supposed to...

The Charlotte Observer, N.C., Business $uccess Column.
January 11, 2004... The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--Ed Gash, 51, runs his own leadership development, training and coaching firm, Eagle Wings Consulting. He talked to staff writer Rick Rothacker about how he needed...

The State, Columbia, S.C., C. Grant Jackson Column.
January 11, 2004... By C. Grant Jackson, The State, Columbia, S.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--A trio of major economic development bills will take center stage when the General Assembly reconvenes next week. The Venture Capital...

The News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash., Dan Voelpel Column.
January 11, 2004... By Dan Voelpel, The News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--Lakewood could face charges of grand theft, auto. But this isn't a crime, per se. It's just good business -- with Tacoma as one potential...

The Bismarck, N.D., Tribune, Business People Column.
January 11, 2004... The Bismarck, N.D., Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--Twelve St. Alexius nurses have earned certification. Archway Mental Health nurses Pam Buchholz, Gail Clousten, Michelle Fike and Laurie Hellman are now ANCC...

The Bismarck, N.D., Tribune, Mark Hanson Column.
January 11, 2004... By Mark Hanson, The Bismarck, N.D., Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--Just eight years after opening his first furniture store in Bismarck, Gene Zimmerman is about five months away from opening his sixth store in...

The Herald, Rock Hill, S.C., Caroline Brustad Column.
January 11, 2004... By Caroline Brustad, The Herald, Rock Hill, S.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--GALLAGHER JOINS WRHI LINE-UP: Local radio station WRHI News Talk 1340-AM has added a new show to its weekday line-up. Now airing from 10...

The Salt Lake Tribune Lisa Carricaburu Column.
January 11, 2004... By Lisa Carricaburu, The Salt Lake Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--BILL TO 'OPEN UP TOOLBOX' FOR BUSINESSES: Utah's economic developers have tools to help them foster business growth in the state. Use of those...

Herald-Times, Bloomington, Ind., Business Briefcase Column.
January 11, 2004... Herald-Times, Bloomington, Ind. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--FLEENER JOINS CITIZENS BANK: John E. Fleener has joined Citizen's Bank of Mooresville as senior vice president and chief financial officer. He has 31 years of...

Herald-Times, Bloomington, Ind., Brian Werth Column.
January 11, 2004... By Brian Werth, Herald-Times, Bloomington, Ind. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 11--Each year, Fortune magazine comes out with a ranking of the 100 best companies to work for, and though no Bloomington-area companies made the...