Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News articles from August 19 2004

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News archives from August 19 2004

Comcast beefs up football offerings.
August 19, 2004

Equifax CEO sets retirement.
August 19, 2004

Rival to fund Atlanta's Grady Health System pediatric unit's makeover.
August 19, 2004

Albany, Ga., hospital sues over faxes.
August 19, 2004

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Maria Saporta column.
August 19, 2004

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Wall Street column.
August 19, 2004

Connecticut braces for layoffs at Fleet branches.
August 19, 2004

Firm to appeal case concerning plans to build casino in Hancock County, Miss.
August 19, 2004

Biloxi, Miss., casino workers worry about loss of jobs due to hurricane.
August 19, 2004

Cafe location in Alta Sierra, Calif., presents challenges to owner.
August 19, 2004

California Assembly passes bill that doesn't require taste-testing of grapes.
August 19, 2004

San Diego-based shopping center developer to build in Bakersfield.
August 19, 2004

Car dealership is a family affair in Belleville, Ill.
August 19, 2004

Belleville, Ill., public pool struggles to stay afloat.
August 19, 2004

Health, fitness entrepreneur starts new Boulder, Colo.-area firm.
August 19, 2004

Nanotechnology firm formed from Colorado professors' work.
August 19, 2004

Fewer shares, smaller payoff to mark Google's first day of trading.
August 19, 2004

Maryland doctors testify against proposed malpractice insurance rate increases.
August 19, 2004

Rock band Van Halen accuses Baltimore baseball team of breach of contract.
August 19, 2004

Seattle grocery pact looks mixed.
August 19, 2004

Bank of America confirms layoffs at Northeast branches.
August 19, 2004

The Charlotte Observer, N.C., Doug Smith column.
August 19, 2004... By Doug Smith, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 19--UNDEVELOPED LAND WILL GO ON SALE IN RESEARCH PARK: Lennar Partners is ready to start selling off about 300 acres in one of the last large undeveloped...

Development authority board approves sale of leases in South Carolina.
August 19, 2004

Columbus, Ga.-based credit-card processor expands its Bank of America business.
August 19, 2004

American, United agree to fewer flights through Chicago's O'Hare airport.
August 19, 2004

Google IPO set in spite of various difficulties.
August 19, 2004

Nortel chief to disclose preliminary results, cost-cutting plan.
August 19, 2004

Ford to reduce bonuses to dealers.
August 19, 2004

Wayne County, Mich.-area's first health authority debuts.
August 19, 2004

Factory jobs hit a new low in Michigan.
August 19, 2004

Yellow Mustang owners to enjoy 10th annual Woodward dream cruise.
August 19, 2004

Pfizer starts discounted drugs plan.
August 19, 2004

Detroit Free Press Susan Tompor column.
August 19, 2004

Michigan governor says Toyota deal would be a win.
August 19, 2004

Durham, N.C., housing board to discuss fate of vacant property.
August 19, 2004

New York launches Web site for prescription drug price comparisons.
August 19, 2004

Prices at gas pump are headed higher, again, in Pennsylvania.
August 19, 2004

Spotsylvania County, Va., firm delivers from area eateries, grocers.
August 19, 2004

Spotsylvania County, Va., couple to open salon franchise.
August 19, 2004

Insurers expect to pay out $7.4 billion due to hurricane damage, institute says.
August 19, 2004

Manufacturers want watercraft readmitted to Florida's Biscayne National Park.
August 19, 2004

Fresno County, Calif., houses get harder to afford.
August 19, 2004

Two new Avenal, Calif., apartment buildings help housing shortage.
August 19, 2004

Regulators urge removal of American Airlines attendants' union leader.
August 19, 2004

XTO Energy increases quarterly common stock dividend.
August 19, 2004

Hamburger chain to open eateries in Fort Worth, Texas, area.
August 19, 2004

Airlines at Chicago's O'Hare Airport to reduce incoming flights.
August 19, 2004

Online ads publisher starts Web site for retail chains' product specials.
August 19, 2004

Lear Siegler seeks mechanics in Fayetteville, N.C., for military jobs in Iraq.
August 19, 2004

Big Dig jobs in Boston are nearing end of road.
August 19, 2004

Political computer games catch on.
August 19, 2004

Small investors scared off from Google IPO by exercise in stock democracy.
August 19, 2004

Johnson & Johnson is slow on stent sales uptake as Boston Scientific falters.
August 19, 2004

Pennsylvania legislators look at payday lending practices.
August 19, 2004

Judge sets new date for sentencing of former Rite Aid executive.
August 19, 2004

Hartford, Conn.-area airport offers Wi-Fi to travelers.
August 19, 2004

Bank of America to cut 80 jobs in Connecticut.
August 19, 2004

St. Paul, Minn.-based insurer hit with lawsuits.
August 19, 2004

Researchers ask Pratt & Whitney for more time to study cancer cases at plants.
August 19, 2004

Alternative Energy Resources Organization awards grant to Helena, Mont., bistro.
August 19, 2004

Bank of America lays off hundreds of Fleet Bank workers in Northeast.
August 19, 2004

New Jersey utilities board delays action on cable TV complaint rule.
August 19, 2004

White Plains, N.Y.-based fantasy football tourney to award Super Bowl tickets.
August 19, 2004

Investment firm buys Fairfield, N.J.-based hotel company.
August 19, 2004

New Jersey firms face soft demand at IPOs.
August 19, 2004

Cincinnati mall to revive 'challenged' property.
August 19, 2004

Workers at Houston's Continental terminal come up short in paychecks.
August 19, 2004

Army wants Halliburton data on possible effect of withholding payments.
August 19, 2004

SEC warns of stock scheme that is being disguised as wrong number.
August 19, 2004

North Carolina enacts recreational saltwater fishing license policy.
August 19, 2004

Overtime compliance expected.
August 19, 2004

The Kansas City Star, Mo., workplace column.
August 19, 2004... By Diane Stafford, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 19--BELIEFS, POLICIES AND THE LAW: What do you do when religion and sex clash in the workplace? We're not talking about heated water cooler...

Saline County, Kan., solicits infrastructure proposals for expo center.
August 19, 2004

Salina, Kan., airport authority seeks ways to improve radar coverage.
August 19, 2004

Salina, Kan., YWCA may buy recreational facility.
August 19, 2004

Fewer California families can afford median-priced home.
August 19, 2004

Lima, Ohio-area chamber starts network for young professionals.
August 19, 2004

Applebee's a model for construction pilot program in Lexington, Ky.
August 19, 2004

New Bibb County, Ga.-area road may spark development growth.
August 19, 2004

Miami Beach, Fla., wonders whether air show is worth the money and trouble.
August 19, 2004

Banco Popular parent buys Miami-based financial firm, bank subsidiary.
August 19, 2004

Firm to buy South Florida hotel, then sell rooms as condos.
August 19, 2004

Miami-based medical supplies distributor donates $1 million to university.
August 19, 2004

Florida insurer's windstorm estimates may not call for special assessment.
August 19, 2004