Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News articles from December 7 2004

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News archives from December 7 2004

Akron Beacon Journal, Ohio, consumer column.
December 7, 2004

The Morning Call, Allentown, Pa., Retail Watch column.
December 7, 2004

Limited doses of flu vaccine still available at clinics in Athens, Ga., area.
December 7, 2004

Winder, Ga., police warn of phone fraud.
December 7, 2004

Oconee County, Ga., board refinances bond used to build school.
December 7, 2004

Waste sites wait on funds in Georgia.
December 7, 2004

Bakersfield, Calif., grapevine nursery buys Napa nursery.
December 7, 2004

Bakersfield, Calif.-based Berry Petroleum to acquire gas interests in Colorado.
December 7, 2004

Bakersfield, Calif., Shell refinery reaches pact with EPA to stay open.
December 7, 2004

Bakersfield, Calif., Italian restaurant to function as club after dining hours.
December 7, 2004

Highland, Ill., family construction firm wins business of the year award.
December 7, 2004

Jobs creation return to Colorado.
December 7, 2004

More luxury condos to be developed in Palmetto, Fla.
December 7, 2004

Spotted Dog fitness center focuses on group approach in Bradenton, Fla.
December 7, 2004

Bradenton, Fla., fitness club hires Incredible Hulk actor to attract humans.
December 7, 2004

Earnings up 20 percent at Jos. A. Bank Clothiers.
December 7, 2004

High-tech lights up the night for less in Hyannis, Mass.
December 7, 2004

GE purchase of InVision Technologies is approved.
December 7, 2004

CORRECTION: New publisher named for San Jose Mercury News in California.
December 7, 2004

The Charlotte Observer, N.C., Flying Standby column.
December 7, 2004... By Tony Mecia, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec. 7--WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- This clearly isn't what Becky Gerald bargained for. As a girl growing up in Virginia, in a union household, she came to...

Lack of must-have toy for Christmas 2005 makes parents' task difficult.
December 7, 2004

Wal-Mart begins checking workers' criminal records.
December 7, 2004

Weak dollar threatens to upset global equilibrium.
December 7, 2004

Detroit Medical Center names hospitals' chief.
December 7, 2004

Detroit Free Press Tom Walsh column.
December 7, 2004

Michigan wine shipments face their day in high court.
December 7, 2004

Durham, N.C., 'tinkerer' recycles automotive antifreeze, sells it back to shops.
December 7, 2004

Granville County, N.C., roof shingles manufacturing plant to expand, add jobs.
December 7, 2004

Duluth, Minn.-based water testing firm expands.
December 7, 2004

Spokane, Wash.-based wood products firm amends annual report.
December 7, 2004

Judge says Florida residents are entitled to $1.6 million from apartment owners.
December 7, 2004

The Boston Globe Boston Capital column.
December 7, 2004

Nonunion firms hit Boston ironworkers with antitrust lawsuit.
December 7, 2004

Boston law firm must pay up to $9.3 million in dairy suit.
December 7, 2004

Planners open building design for Boston park system to competition.
December 7, 2004

Massachusetts is criticized for not using funds to lure tourists.
December 7, 2004

Massachusetts regulators plan utility discounts for poor.
December 7, 2004

Texas man sues Hershey over tooth hurt by bite into Reese's Pieces candy.
December 7, 2004

Employees' treatment of shoppers affects retailers' bottom line.
December 7, 2004

Judge rules that former Rite Aid executive is to remain free during appeal.
December 7, 2004

Pennsylvania lawmaker resigns to lead technology council.
December 7, 2004

Bergen County, N.J., prosecutors offer accused check bouncer 7 years.
December 7, 2004

New Jersey regulators sue Circuit City over advertising.
December 7, 2004

Secaucus, N.J.-based Internet services firm settles charges of illegal billing.
December 7, 2004

N.J. is predicted to add 63,700 jobs in 2005.
December 7, 2004

Secaucus, N.J.-based real estate firm to get $112,500 from sports authority.
December 7, 2004

Spitzer offers relief to Newark, N.J.-based telephone firm's New York customers.
December 7, 2004

Firm buys into Houston agency that represents athletes.
December 7, 2004

Houston Chronicle computing column.
December 7, 2004

Houston Chronicle Moneymakers column.
December 7, 2004

Eyes on OPEC for output decision.
December 7, 2004

Jacksonville, N.C., airport regains jet service.
December 7, 2004

Public hearing on federal shrimp boat permit airs suspicions.
December 7, 2004

Insurance companies smooth transition for temporarily disabled workers.
December 7, 2004

Kansas City, Mo.-area firms, disability advocates aim improve hiring situation.
December 7, 2004

Lee's Summit, Mo., council accepts downtown rezoning proposal.
December 7, 2004

More ships diverted from Los Angeles, Long Beach, Calif., ports during backlog.
December 7, 2004

New Mexico State University may open branch campus in Qatar.
December 7, 2004

Historic survey begins in downtown McAllen, Texas.
December 7, 2004

Anthem and Middletown, Ohio, hospital reach extension deal.
December 7, 2004

Franklin, Ohio, council approves selling of barn.
December 7, 2004

Middletown, Ohio, firefighters warn of staffing, budget problems.
December 7, 2004

Carnival Cruise Lines to spend more than $50 million on ad campaign.
December 7, 2004

The Miami Herald computer column.
December 7, 2004... By Peggy Rogers, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec. 7--MONITORING YOUR HOME WHILE AWAY: Futurists have long envisioned the day when our computers become more than tools for work and entertainment. We grow closer...

Guatemalan president backs Miami's bid for secretariat of free trade group.
December 7, 2004

Court rules against South Florida landlord.
December 7, 2004

The Miami Herald technology queries column.
December 7, 2004... By Tim Henderson, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec. 7--QUESTION: My desktop screen at startup has been hijacked. The desktop is black and has a box in the middle that says "Warning! You are in danger!" If I click...

Miami 'minizoo' behind in loan payments due to slow ticket sales.
December 7, 2004

Hammond, Ind.-based ironworkers fined $130,000 for work stoppage.
December 7, 2004

Retired financial writer in New York agrees to check prescription drug prices.
December 7, 2004

Ferry service sought in Greenport, N.Y., area.
December 7, 2004

Canadian drug firm to provide flu shots to 3 U.S. distributors.
December 7, 2004

Tomatoes available upon request at some fast-food eateries in New York.
December 7, 2004

Bangor, Maine, airport worker won't rest until the job's done right.
December 7, 2004

Bangor, Maine, approves switch to biodiesel fuel.
December 7, 2004

Maine towns woo L.L. Bean for call center.
December 7, 2004

Store attracts customers from around Virginia seeking Afrocentric gifts.
December 7, 2004

Williamsburg, Va., hotel firm plans initial public offering.
December 7, 2004

Navy's newest submarine to be USS New Mexico, built in Newport News, Va.
December 7, 2004

Verizon Wireless to hire 100 workers at Wallingford, Conn., call center.
December 7, 2004

New York attorney general takes aim at leasing companies.
December 7, 2004

Ringback service expected to be big business for Warner, Sony, Verizon.
December 7, 2004

Daily News, New York, Wall Street column.
December 7, 2004

The Orange County Register, Calif., Jonathan Lansner column.
December 7, 2004