The Business Journal (Serving Greater Tampa Bay) articles from September 2001

The Business Journal (Serving Greater Tampa Bay) archives from September 2001

TGH sees its profit plummet.(Tampa General Hospital)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 28, 2001... NEW STRATEGIES: Hospital board focuses on money-making programs TAMPA -- While Tampa General Hospital expects to post an $8-million profit this year, hospital officials are gearing up for a break-even year for fiscal 2002. Officials...

Airport security could go federal.(United States)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 28, 2001... INSIDE: Impact of terrorism on tourism, business travel and local stocks, pages 5-7 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Now that Congress has kicked in $15 billion to stabilize the precarious financial condition of the nation's airlines, it is preparing...

Environmental consultant jailed.(Edward A. Shaw)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 28, 2001... QUESTIONABLE: Asbestos job led to arrest of man said to own ESCM Illegal activities involving asbestos removal during a Kansas demolition project landed a Largo businessman in prison. Edward A. Shaw recently was sentenced to four...

Tech entrepreneur goes to market.
September 28, 2001... * NEW GAME: Wallace tries his hand at e-mail marketing TAMPA -- Tom Wallace, Brainbuzz.com Inc. founder and former president, has joined Tampa-based MarketSmart Technologies Inc., a "permission-based" e-mail marketing company, part of the...

Tampa's Bayshore parcel back on the selling block.(Tampa, Florida)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 28, 2001... TAMPA -- A plan for Bayshore Boulevard that promised to offer the lifestyle found at the likes of a Ritz Carlton now offers an empty lot. The 2-acre parcel at W. Waverly Avenue has seen a variety of plans and potential buyers since it...

Long-term care coverage seen as next `wave'.(demand for long term care insurance expected to rise)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 28, 2001... Now that the federal government has pledged to offer its employees long-term care insurance coverage, insurance companies are hoping more employers will follow suit. Uncle Sam promises to select a long-term care insurance provider by...

On the Web.
September 28, 2001... The Business Journal Serving Greater Tampa Bay posts originally reported, breaking news stories on its Web site. Stories recently reported on the Web site include: * Merck-Medco Managed Care LLC is expanding its presence in the Tempa...

Business begins picking up following terrorist attacks.(Tampa Bay, Florida area)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... ST. PETERSBURG -- Usually, a bride in a white wedding gown couldn't hula hoop on the front steps of the Vinoy. But these are not normal times. Business was slower than usual slower on a recent day at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort and...

Turmoil, tragedy fuels demand for private air charters.(in wake of terrorist attacks on U.S.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 28, 2001... CLEARWATER -- The turmoil in the aviation industry is fueling an interest in chartering and Tampa Bay area businesses are fueling up aircraft to meet the demand. While commercial airlines deal with new regulations and a dearth of...

Some Bay area companies profit following attacks.(Tampa Bay, Florida area businesses)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 28, 2001... Not all publicly traded companies based in the Tampa Bay area took a beating from Wall Street in the aftermath of Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Of those on the Bay Area 50 stock list compiled for The Business Journal Serving Greater Tampa...

'The Jeffersons' come back for another Denny's round.(Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley to continue as spokespeople for Denny's restaurant chain)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... Tampa-based WestWayne Inc. is extending its connection with one of America's favorite television comedy couples. Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford, former stars of "The Jeffersons, will appear in a new series of national TV and radio...

BULL-BOARDS.(University of South Florida promotes its football team through billboard advertisements)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... The University of South Florida, in its ongoing effort to raise the profile of Bulls football, is going up top to promote this season's games at Raymond James Stadium. USF has made arrangements with the outdoor advertising divisions of...

'DOWN' ON THE FARM.(Florida farmers' net income lower in 2000)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 28, 2001... Florida's farmers raked in more in cash receipts but lost some net income in 2000. Recently released figures from the National Agricultural Statistics Services of the U.S. Department of Agriculture showed Florida farmers received $6.95...

THE BIG GUAVA.(Tampa, Florida rated number two by Hispanics on best U.S. cities to live)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 28, 2001... Tampa ranks No. 2 on a recent Hispanic magazine "Top 10 Cities for Hispanics" roster. Denver ranked No. 1, San Antonio No. 3 and Miami No. 5. Tampa, described as "The Big Guava," was recognized for its "alive and well Latino...

HomeLife's 'sale' raises ire of oriental rug retailers.(HomeLife Corp.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 28, 2001... For rug dealers in the Tampa Bay area, HomeLife furniture stores selling oriental rugs during its going out of business sale presents a serious sense of deja vu. It's a "Roberds" all over again. When Roberds Inc. went out of business...

Executive Sports Club expanding reach across country.(organization provides networking opportunities for retired athletes, coaches, officials)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 28, 2001... TAMPA Will Rhame spent years organizing golf outings for corporate groups when he figured late last year that he should do the same thing for former professional athletes. Figuring that most ex-pros have few opportunities to conduct...

NFIB regulatory watchdog to lead SBA advocacy.
September 28, 2001... WASHINGTON -- For the past three years, Thomas M. Sullivan has challenged government regulations from the outside as regulatory policy counsel at the National Federation of Independent Business and then as executive director of the NFIB Legal...

EX-BUSINESS OWNERS JOIN SBA.(Small Business Administration)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... The administrator of the Small Business Administration, Hector Barreto, who previously operated an insurance and financial services firm in Los Angeles, has turned to two other former small business owners to serve on his executive team. ...

ERGONOMICS DECISION DELAYED.(Department of Labor)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... The Department of Labor has postponed its long-awaited announcement on how it will address ergonomics, the science of adapting work tasks to the human body. In March, Congress repealed a Clinton administration regulation requiring...

Pinnacle chief: Tower still a go in spite of downturn.(Pinnacle Group Holdings Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... The developer of a proposed retail entertainment complex featuring a 625-foot observation tower as its centerpiece said he plans to break ground on the project by the end of this year. Frank DeBose, president of Pinnacle Group Holdings...

Barclay Group.(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... * Barclay Group in Dunedin is developing a new pharmacy and convenience store for Walgreen Drug Co. at the southeast comer of Hillsborough and Rome avenues in Tampa. The 14,490-square-foot store will replace a furniture refinishing...

Commercial Real Estate Women.(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... * The Bay area chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women will host its "Deal-Makers Forum" Oct. 9 at Safety Harbor Resort and Spa.

Duke Realty Co.(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... * Duke Realty Co. named Scott Cipriani senior property manager for Florida. He will be based in Orlando.

Letson wins 'physician of year' honors from Moffitt.(H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute; G Douglas Letson)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute named Dr. G. Douglas Letson the 2001 Physician of the Year at Moffitt's annual medical staff banquet. "The Physician of the Year embodies the finest qualities, of a physician -- one who...

USF IN ALZHEIMER'S STUDY.(University of South Florida College of Medicine)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... The University of South Florida College of Medicine is participating in a study examining whether implanting shunts in the brains of Alzheimer's disease patients will delay the progression of dementia. The shunts will drain cerebrospinal...

ROUGH AND READY.(Rough Riders of Tampa Bay )(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... The Rough Riders of Tampa Bay delivered their trademark teddy bears and lots of smiles at Tampa General Hospital last week. Members of the social and civic group donned their Rough Rider get-up and visited the pediatric floor, emergency...

IN THE PINK.(SDI Diagnostic Imaging ramps up for Breast Cancer Awareness Month)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... SDI Diagnostic Imaging is readying for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In addition to decorating with pink balloons, ribbons and posters -- pink being the signature color of the breast cancer awareness campaign -- the imaging center is...

INTERNET HELP FOR GRIEF.(at www.emedicine.com)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... Free information about grief and bereavement is available at http://www.emedicine.com, a medical reference Web site that features peer-reviewed articles on a variety of health topics. The Web site, a service of St. Petersburg-based...

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT.(Project Return to hold exhibit to raise funds)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... Project Return clients are the featured artists at an upcoming Gold Dragon Gallery exhibit. Project Return works to improve the lives of adults with mental illness. Proceeds from the sale of the clients' work and 10 percent of all...

Cell phones, hand-held devices gain new prominence.(after World Trace Center and Pentagon attacks)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... Cellular phones and data-enabled handsets have received heightened attention following the Sept. 11 World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks. However, wireless communication vendors and financial analysts exercise caution when discussing...

TECH HELP.(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... * Antoinette Rodriguez, chief executive officer at Marketing 4E-Biz Inc. and Tampa Bay Technology Forum vice president, recently circulated an e-mail message titled, "When Business Isn't 'As Usual': Technology Sales During Trying Times." ...

Utek Corp.(in agreement with University of Hawaii)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... * Utek Corp. and the University of Hawaii have signed a marketing agreement. Utek officials said they would accelerate transfer. of the university's inventions to the marketplace and enhance the school's technology transfer and economic...

Energy Softworx Inc.(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... * Energy Softworx Inc. in Tampa, formerly Innovative Business Solutions, has authorized Minneapolis-based Xcel Energy to utilize fuels management software to manage coal supply operations in Minneapolis, Denver and Amarillo, Texas. ...

Spring tourism numbers swell by 11-plus percent.(in the state of Florida)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 28, 2001... Florida is coming off a strong second quarter, with the number of visitors up 11.4 percent from the same time a year ago. But those positive numbers will be tough to repeat now that terrorism tops the minds of many. The second...

COLLINS TAKES STATE ROLE.(Lynn Collins now with Florida Association of Convention and Visitors Bureau)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... Lynn Collins, director of Polk County's Visitors & Convention Bureau, has been named to the board of the Florida Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus. The state group, based in Tallahassee, promotes Florida for tourism, meetings...

NEW YORK MOST COSTLY?(Runzheimer International Inc. report)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 28, 2001... The news release from Runzheimer International Inc. is dated Sept. 10, the day before terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, D.C., and in Pennsylvania, and it states that Manhattan is the most expensive destination for the business...

GATEWAY TO ST. PETERSBURG.
September 28, 2001... St. Petersburg has a new "Millennium Gateway" to connect its Bay Walk retail and entertainment center and MidCore Parking Garage. The sculpture has two 20-foot grand spires topped with gold-leaf pelicans, eight adjacent spires topped by...

Bay area airport directors react to security proposals.
September 28, 2001... FAA TAKING OVER?: Favored is a joint local, federal effort * Louis E. Miller, executive director of Tampa International Airport: "The federal supervision is important as far as screening check-points. "The effort should be...

BAY AREA 50 STOCK WATCH.(Florida)(Statistical Data Included)
September 28, 2001... BAY AREA 50 STOCK WATCH From 9/19/01 to 9/25/01 Ticker Close Change 52 wk NAME OF STOCK symbol $ % High 800 Travel Systems Inc IFLY 0.46 35.3...

EXECUTIVE PROFILE: Rich Jensen.(president of Paragon Risk Management Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: Rich Jensen Title: President, Paragon Risk Management Inc., a Lutz-based firm that advises companies on how to reduce risks from natural disasters and other catastrophic events.a Education: University...

Carving out a niche.(Park Avenue Designs Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... Tampa company rediscovers lost art of custom cabinets The residential real estate market throughout the Tampa Bay area continues to buck national trends. While other sectors have cooled, the housing market remained hot. With that...

Sarasota company builds its own business (re)model.(Joseph Angeleri Inc. home remodeling business)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... SARASOTA -- The idea of remodeling may seem to have the same effect as putting anew coat of paint on an old car. It looks good on the outside but... If the job's done right, fears can turn to cheers, said Sarasota remodeling and contract...

MiraBay causes ripple in south Hillsborough County.(new residential complex in Florida)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 28, 2001... The development of MiraBay in south Hillsborough County signals a new life for nearby communities and businesses. The $400-million, master-planned residential complex off U.S. 41 is Terrabrook Inc.'s latest and largest development in the...

Pinellas County market sporadic.(Florida housing market)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 28, 2001... Multiple factors have made Pinellas County residential real estate a very sporadic market with little sense of direction. * The sellout or near sellout of the major East Lake Road corridor communities in northem Pinellas County has taken...

Small builders open new community in North Port.(Peter Shipps Design and Construction Inc. and Fidelity Companies Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... Success is breeding success for a particular startup builder in the south Tampa Bay area. The Fidelity Cos. Inc., doing business as Fidelity Homes, along with building partner Peter Shipps Design & Construction Inc., hosted a grand...

SPOTS REMAIN HOT.(Hillsborough and Pasco Counties, Florida)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 28, 2001... In the Bay area, the growth trend for two specific markets remains strong: * Hillsborough County While posting double-digit increases each of the past three years, many economists forecasted a decrease in the county but that's not...

WCI OPENS CENTER.(WCI Communities Inc. opens Sun City Center)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 28, 2001... Bonita Springs developer WCI Communities Inc. hosted a grand opening at the Sun City Center welcome center Sept. 22. The 20,000-square-foot complex will house a community home sales pavilion, furnished model homes and design studio. ...

Golf course communities.(in Florida)(Directory)(Statistical Data Included)
September 28, 2001... Golf course communities ranked by number of homes built Rank Name Number of Acreage last Address homes built/ Course yardage year Phone/fax ...

Know the secrets to break into residential real estate market.(tips on customer service and relations with local builders)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... The future of the Tampa Bay area residential real estate economy is worth getting excited over. Not only has it remained strong locally, national companies and startups have been riding a wave of success as well. I should know -- my...

Public golf courses.
September 28, 2001... Public golf courses ranked by 18-hole rounds played in 2000 Rank Name Rounds last Address played year Phone/fax in 2000 1 5 Manatee...

Coalition builds agreement for 'green' construction.(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... A coalition of builders, Realtors, environmentalists and others in the construction industry finalized a comprehensive Florida Green Home Designation Standard. The Florida Green Building Coalition program certifies residential buildings...

Private and semiprivate golf courses.
September 28, 2001... Private and semiprivate golf courses ranked by 18-hole rounds played in 2000 Rounds played Rank Name in 2000 last Address ...

A sign of the times keeps Sunrise out front.(Sunrise Landscape Contractors Inc.uses electronic sign to advertise)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... * SOLID: Firm controls growth by growing its own plantings TAMPA -- Have you seen it? If you ask Shea Hughes, he'll tell you "it" represents an unintended stroke of genius -- a 32-foot high computerized sign with 3-foot red, neon...

Franchise fits well for St. Petersburg entrepreneur.(Sign-A-Rama franchise opens in St. Petersburg, Florida)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... Have you reached that point in your career where you want more? Well, you're not alone. Mark Mangone, the new owner of Sign*A*Rama in St. Petersburg, was at a crossroads when he decided to shift gears and write a new chapter in his...

KEISER SETTLES IN.
September 28, 2001... The latest addition to the Tampa Bay area higher education community is about to open officially. Keiser College will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 for its Lakewood Ranch campus. The school, located at 6151...

CALLING ALL BOOKWORMS.(two new libraries under construction in St. Petersburg, Florida)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... The city of St. Petersburg is gearing up for two new libraries. A groundbreaking was held Sept. 24 for the new South Branch Library at 2300 Roy Hanna Drive S. The 13,500-square-foot facility will-be double the size of the current facility...

VROOM ... VROOM.(car dealships breakground on new facilities)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... And since we're on the subject of groundbreakings, Scott Buick and Scott Saab of Tampa Bay broke ground Sept. 26 on a new building for its Saab dealership. It is also refurbishing its Buick dealership. The ceremony originally was planned...

Z-TEL LAUNCHES PRODUCT.(Z-Tel Technologies Inc. launches speech-enabled application)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... Tampa-based Z-Tel Technologies Inc. launched its first speech-enabled application, Z-Line Community, for organizing and delivering real-time information. The company will use Z-Line Community to market its residential local and long...

Ladies of 'Internet Jungle' may rule e-commerce.(tips on marketing books on the Internet)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... For decades, the best selling point a book had was its cover: eye-grabbing colors, a dynamite photo, gorgeous layout and mouth-watering testimonials. A cover never hurts, but the Internet is an effective book seller as well. Citing...

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE.
September 28, 2001... ART Kauren Doll Tolliver joined the Ozona Beach Gallery Inc. artists' cooperative. She has been creating portraits and art photography for more than 17 years. BANKING David M. Coffin joined AmSouth Bancorp. in St. Petersburg as...

Bubble burst should provide a shower of common sense.(overview of recent stockmarket trends and investor tips)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... When bad things happen in the financial markets, it's natural to search for answers: The bear market, which began more than a year ago, has been getting worse. I suspect many investors are finding portfolios painful when they look at...

Captain Jeb finds smooth air.(AirTran Airways Inc.'s service information, special promotions)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 28, 2001... Before the recent tragedies, one of the most common complaints about air service was how expensive it was to fly from points throughout the state to Tallahassee. Sometimes, it was cheaper to fly to Europe than the state capital. But...

Much deposit, no return?(outlook on the war being fought after September 11 attacks)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 28, 2001... My nephew, Tommy, works for the U.S. Air Force as a financial analyst of some, sort. He can't tell me much about what he does a work. You know; die line "If I tell you, I'll have to kill you" comes into play. Long Tom can crunch numbers,...

The real meaning of 'building relationships'.(the World Trade Center attacks and their impact on New York City, New York)(Brief Article)
September 28, 2001... After two weeks, we are still healing; The road to recovery involves mourning at many levels. Hearing that the number of people dead and missing rose and rose again has been shocking and depressing. Few other words but "tragedy" come...

READER'S POLL.
September 28, 2001... WHAT WILL YOU remember most about Sept. 11, 2001? Jennie Rodrigo Director of sales and marketing Southern Power & Controls Inc. Tampa This is embarrassing to admit but no joke at the time. When it was time to go to...

America's eyes set on 'Street'.(New York Stock Exchange, influence of World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 21, 2001... * MARKET WATCH: Insiders discuss what happened, what's coming next Few financial experts doubted that a bear market would emerge from Wall Street's four-day shutdown following the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on New York's World Trade...

Tourism industry reeling in aftermath.(Brief Article)
September 21, 2001... Take an economy whose lifeblood is tourism, cripple the airline system and the result is disastrous. Hospitality and tourism leaders in the Tampa Bay area are reeling from the effects of the terrorist attacks on New York City and...

Attacks shine spotlight on global economic implications.(Brief Article)
September 21, 2001... The impact of events in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania have done more than unite the country -- they have made its residents acutely aware that we deal in a global economy. While economists chew on the prospect of the United...

Legal community now facing many tough challenges.(Brief Article)
September 21, 2001... TAMPA -- Holland & Knight LLP lawyers are scrambling to get the firm's New York office up and running. The office, located less than a block from the World Trade Center, was shut down Sept. 11. Doug Wright, a Tampa-based corporate...

Manufacturers stand ready to shift gears if needed.(military manufacturers prepare for increases in production and research)(Brief Article)
September 21, 2001... The terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, D.C., likely will mean more business for defense contractors in the Tampa Bay area. Just what type of business and who gets it 'will depend on how things play out in coming weeks. ...

Insurance market's complexities clouding the picture.(Brief Article)
September 21, 2001... It's the old "good news, bad news" story: terrorist events last week shook the property insurance sector to its foundation, but life insurers might reap benefits. And the events serve as a reminder to all businesses that frequent reviews...

Pediatrician moves medicine from office to Internet site.(F. Lane France)(Brief Article)(Interview)
September 21, 2001... TAMPA -- When study after study reported that large numbers of Internet users went online in search of health care information, pediatrician F. Lane France decided to poll his patients' parents. When he discovered that 72 percent of them...

Internet site allows doctors to meet patients halfway.(Brief Article)
September 21, 2001... Internet savvy patients want doctors to do everything from diagnosis their medical conditions to cure their aches via the Web. While most doctors aren't interested in online communications about health issues, some have struck a...

After five years, Ice Palace becoming 'finished product'.(Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team facilities)(Brief Article)
September 21, 2001... * MOTIVATION: Putting people in an environment that's fun TAMPA -- The Ice Palace turns 5 years old this fall, yet technically it is just now becoming what its occupants consider a "finished" building. Palace Sports and...

Magazine probes Clearwater connection to investment scam.(investment fraud involving members of the Church of Scientology)(Brief Article)
September 21, 2001... "Scientology, EarthLink and the Missing $500 million" states a headline on the Esquire magazine October 2001 cover. The inside story is about Silicon Valley's Reed Slatkin, a day trader the Esquire article states promoted computer models...

New program gives back to those of philanthropic ilk.(Brief Article)
September 21, 2001... ST. PETERSBURG -- Talk about making your dollar go farther. A business that donates $10,000 to community development projects can get $5,000 back in state sales tax refunds. The state of Florida set aside $10 million for the sales tax...

Hotels, resorts keeping up with their rates, occupancy.(Brief Article)
September 21, 2001... The lodging industry in the Tampa Bay area was "holding its own" in July, according to Steve Holub, a certified public accountant with Aidman Piser & Co. P.A. in Tampa. "Certainly some properties are hurting, while others are enjoying a...

TIA GETS SAFETY OK.(Brief Article)
September 21, 2001... Tampa International Airport got a perfect safety inspection report from the Federal Aviation Administration for the fifth year in a row. The certification was awarded shortly before the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks using the nation's...

RAMADA GETS FACELIFT.(Ramada Inn Sarasota Airport undergoes major renovation)(Brief Article)
September 21, 2001... The Ramada Inn Sarasota Airport has undergone a major renovation, updating its 1970s look inside and out. The hotel now has a Mediterranean appeal, with a barrel tile roof. Its 102 guest rooms have been remodeled to include voice mail,...

FOUR MORE YEARS.(Nancy Guran reappointed to Polk County Tourist Development Council)(Brief Article)
September 21, 2001... Nancy Guran, general manager of the Best Western Diplomat Inn in North Lakeland, has been reappointed to a four-year term on the Polk County Tourist Development Council. Guran is one of three accommodations representatives on the TDC. ...

ORCHESTRA ELECTS EX-MAYOR.(Florida Orchestra )(Brief Article)
September 21, 2001... The board of trustees of the Florida Orchestra has elected former St. Petersburg Mayor David J. Fischer as chairman. He succeeds Raymond E. Murray, who remains on the board and executive committee as immediate past chairman.

Tampa law firm awaits word on files from New York.(Brief Article)
September 21, 2001... Andrea Tullo is waiting to see if the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, operators of the World Trade Center, maintains backup data files off site. Tullo's law firm, Tullo & Di Bias LLP in Tampa, maintains a New York office at 67...

CRISIS COMMUNICATION.(AT and T's handling of crises)(Brief Article)
September 21, 2001... AT&T Corp. service in the Washington, D.C. area was overloaded due to "tornadoes" said a recorded long distance service message on Sept. 11. A fluke that should not have happened, a glitch in the system that bounced over to an incorrect...

TECH SECURITY.(Brief Article)
September 21, 2001... Andy Swenson, chief executive officer at Clearwater-based Integration Specialists Inc., postponed the "The Anatomy of a Hack: Caught Red Handed" network "system snooper" demonstration scheduled for Sept. 12. The event's on now for Oct. 10...