Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News articles from October 7 2004

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News archives from October 7 2004

Free political speech in the workplace may carry a price.
October 7, 2004

Eyewear firm to take 800 jobs from Twinsburg, Ohio.
October 7, 2004

Delta changes advertising agencies again.
October 7, 2004

Turner Classic Movies capitalizes on political season with series.
October 7, 2004

Atlanta pharmacy takes on major chains with robotic pill-dispensing device.
October 7, 2004

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Maria Saporta column.
October 7, 2004

Washington Mutual workers take part in Habitat for Humanity project.
October 7, 2004

Aid approved for former workers of Connecticut medical products maker.
October 7, 2004

Connecticut's take of U.S. spending rises 12 percent.
October 7, 2004

Longtime Bakersfield, Calif., flower shop to close.
October 7, 2004

Medical speaker at Bakersfield, Calif., event recalls World Trade Center ordeal.
October 7, 2004

Two development projects approved in Belleville, Ill.
October 7, 2004

New 135,000-square-foot store opens in O'Fallon, Ill.
October 7, 2004

Medical software company finds new home in Broomfield, Colo.
October 7, 2004

Lockheed Martin marks 75 years in Maryland.
October 7, 2004

Medical malpractice insurer refuses to provide detailed data to Senate panel.
October 7, 2004

United Airlines to increase international flights, cut domestic service.
October 7, 2004

Providers scramble for flu shots in Walnut Creek, Calif., area.
October 7, 2004

California Realtors in festive mood at expo.
October 7, 2004

Survey shows temporary hiring bias toward Arab-Americans.
October 7, 2004

Travelers are urged to do homework before booking charter flight.
October 7, 2004

Charter-flight companies report uptick in interest as US Airways falters.
October 7, 2004

FAA hires 2 experts to study airline maintenance mistakes.
October 7, 2004

The Charlotte Observer, N.C., Doug Smith column.
October 7, 2004... By Doug Smith, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 7--OFFICE PARK EXPANDING AGAIN: The growth under way around two major Mooresville employers has convinced developers to start constructing the town's...

New shops in Charleston, S.C., cater to young adults.
October 7, 2004

Heating bills to surge due to high crude oil prices.
October 7, 2004

September jobs report figures key for Bush administration.
October 7, 2004

Detroit Free Press cars column.
October 7, 2004

Insurance rates' rise to ease, but workers to pay more for health care.
October 7, 2004

J.C. Penney store in Roseville, Mich., is a prototype for its new ideas.
October 7, 2004

Former Chrysler maverick to become chairman at Volkswagen.
October 7, 2004

Durham, N.C., cigarette marketer announces job cuts.
October 7, 2004

Barge gets set upright, cargo is recovered at Duluth, Minn., dock.
October 7, 2004

Duluth, Minn., gets dropped from Beer Hall of Fame list.
October 7, 2004

Duluth, Minn.-area healthcare personnel to ration flu vaccine.
October 7, 2004

Minnesota-base manufacturer completes purchase of North Dakota firm.
October 7, 2004

Duluth, Minn.-based utility seeks electricity suppliers.
October 7, 2004

Richmond, Va.-based investment bank works to auction Pennsylvania gas stations.
October 7, 2004

Council touts role in growth for Miami-Dade County, Fla.
October 7, 2004

California initiative would divert 911 surcharge to hospital emergency rooms.
October 7, 2004

Union, Vought Aircraft Industries are still talking about contract.
October 7, 2004

New plan helps revive fortunes of Fort Worth, Texas, energy driller.
October 7, 2004

Wall Street private equity firms look into Hispanic market.
October 7, 2004

Residents of Texas, 6 other states could deduct sales taxes under bill.
October 7, 2004

Texas Supreme Court a rubber stamp for special interests, group says.
October 7, 2004

The Boston Globe Boston Capital column.
October 7, 2004

Computer Associates to buy Waltham, Mass.-based data security firm.
October 7, 2004

Cambridge, Mass.-based drug developer cuts a deal to boost cancer offerings.
October 7, 2004

Bidding is hot for Boston hotel eyed for condos.
October 7, 2004

Beleaguered Merck celebrates opening of Boston research lab.
October 7, 2004

US Airways workers face more turbulence ahead.
October 7, 2004

Council questions new reports on infections in Pennsylvania hospitals.
October 7, 2004

Crude oil hits another record high.
October 7, 2004

Earnings of St. Paul, Minn.-based insurer to take a hit due to storms.
October 7, 2004

Billboards paid for by local businesses tout Helena, Mont.
October 7, 2004

Montana Historical Society sees increase in visits.
October 7, 2004

Teterboro, N.J., air taxi service could have wings clipped.
October 7, 2004

Closing of flu vaccine supplier throws wrench in U.S. health system.
October 7, 2004

Rate hike spells $42 increase for gas heat in Hackensack, N.J., region.
October 7, 2004

Other states' HMOs still beat New Jersey.
October 7, 2004

Lucent, unions ask U.S. mediator to aid pact talks.
October 7, 2004

Higher oil prices get passed on to customers.
October 7, 2004

Citgo settles pollution lawsuit for $8.5 million.
October 7, 2004

High profits lead to more innovations for Exxon Mobil.
October 7, 2004

Houston Chronicle Working column.
October 7, 2004

River Club project in Jacksonville, Fla., to double initial cost.
October 7, 2004

Halliburton unit recruits former service members for Middle East jobs.
October 7, 2004

Bulb creations help light up holidays in Kansas City, Mo.
October 7, 2004

Kansas City, Mo.-based firm gets approval to buy Mexican railroad.
October 7, 2004

The Kansas City Star, Mo., workplace column.
October 7, 2004... By Diane Stafford, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 7--IF YOU'RE ILL, BE A HOMEBODY: If you're sick, just stay home. Each year, as the sniffle season swoops in, the e-mails from upset workers begin to...

Salina, Kan.-based bank to open branch in Salida, Colo.
October 7, 2004

Salina, Kan., health foundation to match funds for adult day care center.
October 7, 2004

Lenora, Kan.-based Internet provider Nex-Tech to expand service with USDA aid.
October 7, 2004

Medical corporation CEO sees device used at hometown Lima, Ohio, hospital.
October 7, 2004

Lima, Ohio, medical park now has PET/CT scan.
October 7, 2004

`Apprentice' advises taking high road to find success.
October 7, 2004

Lawrence, Kan., clothing shop to close.
October 7, 2004

International enrollment continues decline at Kansas University.
October 7, 2004

Haskell Indian Nations University students fight fee increase.
October 7, 2004

Home heating oil prices on rise in Virginia.
October 7, 2004

Four vie for president of Warner Robins, Ga., government employees union local.
October 7, 2004

Appliance store moves to site near Macon, Ga., mall.
October 7, 2004

U.S. officials say border security program will begin as planned.
October 7, 2004

Tribe approves plan to buy Ohio land for casino.
October 7, 2004