Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News articles from October 17 2004

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News archives from October 17 2004

Organized shoplifting bleeds the industry, costing customers about $30 billion.
October 17, 2004

Odessa, Texas, conference is tailored for oilfield professionals, tradesmen.
October 17, 2004

Oil Show will likely attract 70,000 to Odessa, Texas, organizers say.
October 17, 2004

Longtime director steps down from post at Midland, Texas, Petroleum Museum.
October 17, 2004

Midland, Texas, resident keeps 1920s rig pumping away smoothly.
October 17, 2004

Odessa, Texas, oil show joins with Commerce Department to promote global trade.
October 17, 2004

Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn., Dave Beal column.
October 17, 2004

Chicago Tribune business beat column.
October 17, 2004... By Jim Kirk, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 17--EBERT GIVES THUMBS-UP TO SUN-TIMES STRIKE: In "Ebert and Roeper" parlance, it was the big thumbs up by Roger Ebert, the Chicago Sun-Times' film critic. He has...

Chicago Tribune business outlook column.
October 17, 2004... By William Sluis, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 17--HOME PACE SLOWING? Doubters about the staying power of the boom in home construction say it is only a matter of time before Asian investors lose their nerve...

Hotels, restaurants, galleries boost business on Chicago's 'Cultural Mile'.
October 17, 2004

Illinois may hire Medicaid adviser to control escalating costs.
October 17, 2004

Chicago Tribune Real Estate Column.
October 17, 2004... By Mary Umberger, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 17--CHICAGO -- TONY BLAIR's 'AFFORDABLE' HOUSING: Today, class, we will consider real estate matters on a global scale. Item 1: If the size of your mortgage...

Civic group warns of sales tax problems in Illinois.
October 17, 2004

Much has changed for stores, workers since Southern California grocery strike.
October 17, 2004

Southern California grocery worker never returned from strike.
October 17, 2004

Santa Barbara, Calif., gyms get a competitive workout in crowded market.
October 17, 2004

Blood plasma center opens new offices in Billings, Mont.,.
October 17, 2004

Billings Gazette, Mont., Jan Falstad column.
October 17, 2004

Duluth, Minn., housing market hits price plateau.
October 17, 2004

As economy of Houston diversifies, so does ritzy River Oaks neighborhood.
October 17, 2004

The Kansas City Star, Mo., Careers column.
October 17, 2004... By Diane Stafford, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 17--THAT EXTRA MILE COULD TAKE YOU TO YOUR NEXT JOB: From a recent job hunter's e-mail: Why don't you ever give suggestions on how to acquire a job...

Couple recovers from layoffs, starts microelectronics business in Medford, Ore.
October 17, 2004

Nordstrom to open swanky store in Miami area's Dadeland Mall.
October 17, 2004

Executive board member of Odessa, Texas, oil show never got far from industry.
October 17, 2004

Oil history is archived in Midland, Texas, petroleum center.
October 17, 2004

Honoree maintains ties to Odessa, Texas, oil show to keep up with industry.
October 17, 2004

Odessa, Texas, man traces lifetime of success in oil business.
October 17, 2004

Odessa, Texas, oil show director has oil in his blood.
October 17, 2004

Biennial oil show to bring thousands of exhibitors, visitors to Odessa, Texas.
October 17, 2004

The Philadelphia Inquirer Andrew Cassel column.
October 17, 2004

The Philadelphia Inquirer personal finance column.
October 17, 2004

San Jose Mercury News, Calif., Dan Gillmor column.
October 17, 2004

Health insurance premiums rise faster in St. Louis than U.S. average.
October 17, 2004

St. Louis seems poised for break-even milestone in replacing lost jobs.
October 17, 2004

St. Louis Post-Dispatch David Nicklaus column.
October 17, 2004

Truckers slam I-70 toll proposal in Missouri.
October 17, 2004

Chicago Tribune auto letters column.
October 17, 2004... By Jim Mateja, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 17--YEAR-END DISCOUNTS HAVE A PRICE: QUESTION: I see all these great ads for rebates, incentives, etc., for the 2004 models. One that I am interested in is up to...

Chicago Tribune New Cars Column.
October 17, 2004... By Jim Mateja, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 17--MILFORD, Mich. --REDESIGNED CORVETTE RIDES IN ON RAILS: The initial experience with the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette was for the birds. Literally, not...

'Lifestyle center' open-air mall to open in Toledo, Ohio.
October 17, 2004

Indiana-based steelmaker Ispat Inland looks to ease labor costs.
October 17, 2004

Sale of Hammond, Ind.-based bank symbolizes steel industry crisis.
October 17, 2004

Delta Air Lines' low-cost Song to play on, expand.
October 17, 2004

Georgians are scammed in ugly side of investing.
October 17, 2004

Natural gas marketers' prices remain stubbornly high in Georgia.
October 17, 2004

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution technology queries column.
October 17, 2004

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Technobuddy column.
October 17, 2004

Kern County, Calif., new-home buyers deal with defects.
October 17, 2004

Maryland's anti-spam law, other measures aim to take frustration out of e-mail.
October 17, 2004

Plans for new hospital face delays in Middletown, N.Y.
October 17, 2004

Products made in Warren County, N.Y., end up in a variety of places.
October 17, 2004

Internet telephone service is promoted, with caution.
October 17, 2004

Phone rules don't extend to VOIP users.
October 17, 2004

New Jersey employers, workers struggle with rising health costs.
October 17, 2004

The Kansas City Star, Mo., Jerry Heaster column.
October 17, 2004... By Jerry Heaster, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 17--STOCKS CAN HELP FEATHER NEST EGGS: Despite the stock market's often capricious nature, history tells us the most productive way to nurture a nest...

The Kansas City Star, Mo., kids and business column.
October 17, 2004... By Steve Rosen, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 17--EARLY LESSONS CAN COMPOUND AN INTEREST IN SAVING: To teach your kids to save and invest, remember these two words: compound interest. Interest is...

JFK-based charter service North American Airlines competes with big carriers.
October 17, 2004

Newsday, Melville, N.Y., Lou Dolinar column.
October 17, 2004

Newsday, Melville, N.Y., Shopping With column.
October 17, 2004

Newsday, Melville, N.Y., Stephen Williams column.
October 17, 2004

The Orange County Register, Calif., Jonathan Lansner column.
October 17, 2004

The Philadelphia Inquirer Consumer Watch column.
October 17, 2004

China manufacturing boom drives up U.S. prices.
October 17, 2004

The Record, Stockton, Calif., Eric Grunder column.
October 17, 2004

Federal banking regulators offer help to avoid those overdraft fees.
October 17, 2004

Wal-Mart prepares to open first Supercenter in Northern California.
October 17, 2004

San Antonio Express-News G. Chambers Williams III column.
October 17, 2004

Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn., Real World Economics column.
October 17, 2004

St. Paul, Minn., Korean-American woman finds niche in minority contracting.
October 17, 2004

Xcel Energy seeks 20-year extension for Minnesota nuclear power plant.
October 17, 2004

Retirees fuel Tallahassee, Fla., population growth.
October 17, 2004

Chicago Tribune Binary Beat column.
October 17, 2004... By James Coates, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 17--Google Desktop Search a promising find Your humble, music-loving correspondent has been busier than the proverbial one-footed fellow at the fanny-kicking...

Fremont, Ohio, bank dispute leads to ruling in favor of shareholder access.
October 17, 2004

Federal program brings Findlay, Ohio, office building back to life.
October 17, 2004

South Mississippi retailers prepare to outfit children, adults for Halloween.
October 17, 2004

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., bankruptcies column.
October 17, 2004

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., business bulletin column.
October 17, 2004

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., business listing column.
October 17, 2004

Political buzz issues live longer on the Internet, says 'PQ Index' author.
October 17, 2004

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., business leader profile column.
October 17, 2004

From humble beginnings, electric cooperatives still serve South Carolina.
October 17, 2004

Digital photo printing moves to the home front.
October 17, 2004

The Miami Herald Money Matters column.
October 17, 2004... By Harriet Johnson Brackey, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 17--DIFFERENT INVESTING PLANS UNDER ONE ROOF: One spouse put together a six-figure portfolio that includes several risky growth stocks. The other...

Sun Microsystems CEO lays out server strategy.
October 17, 2004

Making allowances, Saturn adds incentive for 2005 car models.
October 17, 2004