Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service articles from July 2000

Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service archives from July 2000

Miami to get a bargain in trade.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... Ever been to South Beach? South Beach is a piece of Miami for which there is no Charlotte corollary, a neighborhood that pulsates with neon, noise and adventure. The best thing about the trade the Charlotte Hornets agreed to Monday with...

In one bold, explosive move, Riley brings freshness to Heat.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... MIAMI _ He had to do this. Pat Riley had to drop a nuclear bomb on his stale roster and start over with only Alonzo Mourning standing amid the rubble. You can just picture Mourning, hands up, charred palms out, looking out cautiously...

New cookbook filled with tempting, creative couscous dishes.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... If everything old is indeed new again, there's no better proof than couscous, an ancient Middle Eastern grain product that's garnering a growing following among time-pressed, 21st Century American cooks. It's easy to understand why: If...

He didn't buy just a house, he bought a home-repair industry.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... We're moving. I blame my daughter. She's only five months old, but she has somehow acquired, at a conservative estimate, 250 million toys. Every morning, there seem to be more of them. I suspect they're having some kind of battery-powered sex...

Novelist goes from working for the IRS to writing about it.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... The IRS officer is in trouble. "He's found me _ my room's been ransacked... and there's a monkey's head nailed to the door." "Voodoo," replied Rico. "An invitation to the Angel of Death.... Rely on your instincts and you'll get...

Safeguards should apply to Internet surveillance.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Information Services)
July 31, 2000... The following editorial appeared in the Wichita Eagle on Tuesday, 7-25: X X X On the Internet, potential consumers are subject to the kind of covert scrutiny normally reserved for nuclear scientists. Advertisers amass files on our...

The stereotyping of black men: This is `reality TV'?(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... The explosion of so-called reality TV this summer has America buzzing about issues of avarice, privacy and the tantalizing taste of rat-fried rice. But these new shows also highlight a dilemma that has long stalked the genre. The title of a...

Politicking in the age of reality-based TV.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... The political news over the next several days will likely be dominated by George W. Bush's efforts at the GOP National Convention to excite a bored nation with rounds of speeches, pep rallies, soirees and a P.R. campaign to transform his...

The Advice Diva: Report co-worker with anger-control issues.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... Dear Advice Diva, My problem is with a co-worker. This colleague and I really hit it off, and I considered her a friend. A few weeks ago, I noticed she liked me for more than just a friend. The last time we worked together I made sure I...

Alimony for life arrangement a mistake.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... Q. At the time of our divorce after ten years of marriage, my wife was unemployed and needed support _ even though she was healthy and capable of working. She promised to go back to school and get a job. Against my better judgment, I signed...

Dignity keeps the faith despite stance of the Vatican.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... To many Roman Catholics, it was the ultimate slap when Pope John Paul II declared his ''bitterness'' July 10 about a gay pride festival in Rome during Jubilee 2000 _ the same day he went to an Italian prison and blessed convicts. ''The...

Comedian Marga Gomez expounds on Whitney, Elian and her plans to get in on the `Latino explosion' in Hollywood.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... MIAMI BEACH _ You're on your way to lunch with comedian Marga Gomez, and she suggests Larios on the Beach. You catch yourself before you say the place is, like, a tad too touristy. After all, Marga is an out-of-towner. A half-Cuban...

Lessons from the Holocaust: Horrors of the past force students and teachers to look past their differences.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... WASHINGTON _ Teaching the Holocaust, Elie Wiesel once said, transforms teachers into messengers, even missionaries. A Holocaust scholar, Lawrence Langer, warned teachers that they must deal with a subject "unthinkable in its numerous...

Colombian artist portrays violence, stirs emotions.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... BOGOTA, Colombia _ Fernando Botero, famed painter and sculptor of obese figures, has caused a stir with his first series of paintings that depict the violence lashing his homeland _ guerrillas and a drug lord, a massacre and car bombs. A...

Mango Flan; Fruit Curry Salad; Coffee Crumb Cake.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... Q. Since mangoes are in abundance this time of year, do you have a simple recipe for mango flan? I've eaten it once at a restaurant that no longer offers it and I would like to duplicate it for my co-workers. _ Linda Dube, via e-mail A....

Trends and tips to tempt your palate.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... Proper use, storage can prolong spice life To get the most out of spices, use these tips for use and storage: _Check the color of a spice; dull colors can mean old spices. _Crush a small amount of the spice or herb in your hand...

Citrus fruits are the essence of refreshment.(Knight-Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... Oranges are particularly sweet right now. Grapefruits, too. Lemons and limes are extra juicy _ not that I am complaining, but, what is going on? Citrus fruits are the essence of refreshment, perfect for our climate but popular all over...

`Honey, a Connoisseur's Guide'.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... Gene Opton has been studying honey for a quarter century. Jars and jars of honey _ over one hundred _ line the shelves in her Berkeley, Calif., kitchen. Tiny, elegant, silver spoons for tasting are close by, inviting a visitor to experience...

`Ladle, Leaf & Loaf' has plenty of recipes for hot summer days.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... Although its title and the autumn colors of the cover have a cool-weather feel, "Ladle, Leaf & Loaf" has plenty of recipes for hot summer days. Author Lisa Cowden includes tasty combinations for cool soups, summer salads and savory...

Pondering why some countries prosper, and others don't.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... In the 1940s, a Chilean artist jokingly proposed the following idea to step up his homeland's economic prosperity: ``Why don't we sell this country and buy something a little bit smaller, but closer to Paris?'' I was reminded of this...

Medicare's big squeeze: Add drug benefits, raise reimbursements.(Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service)
July 31, 2000... The following editorial appeared in the Miami Herald on Sunday, 7-30: X X X More than 900,000 elderly and disabled people will be dropped by health-maintenance organizations pulling out of the Medicare program on Jan. 1. That's an...

You may never have heard of them, but their lives had impact.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... In recent days all forms of mass media went nuts over the one-year anniversary of the death of JFK Jr. And we all know what that means, right? It means it's time for my annual obituary column, in which I write about people who died after...

Teens will resist your attempts to `micromanage' their lives.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... Q. My 13-year-old son waits until the last possible moment to begin doing his homework. He no longer has a set bedtime, but he must be in his bedroom after 9:00 in the evening. It doesn't matter how much homework he has or even whether he has...

Your own lawyer should review financial consultant's plan.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... Q. My wife and I, who are in our mid-60s, attended an educational seminar about estate planning that was advertised as a way to protect our assets, save taxes and avoid probate. The program was presented by a financial planner and an...

Son learns a hard lesson playing ball.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... From the very first practice, it was hard to watch my 11-year-old son play ball this year. He'd been picked for a new team, one that had already been together for a few seasons. The boys were friends, all of them attending middle school...

GOP Convention aims to avoid controversy.(Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service)
July 31, 2000... The following editorial appeared in the Miami Herald on Tuesday, 8-1: X X X The carefully crafted aim of the Republican Party Convention _ to produce four days of pleasant images but virtually no real news _ makes sense only in the...

Hornets swap Jones, Mason for Heat's Mashburn, Brown.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ The Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat agreed to a major trade Monday afternoon that will swap Eddie Jones and Anthony Mason for Heat forwards Jamal Mashburn and P.J. Brown, multiple league sources told The Charlotte...

Child-free employees often feel ignored in rush to create family-friendly workplace.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... A single man who doesn't have children says he gets tired of the assumption at his office that parents deserve more perks than other workers. "I sometimes feel that working parents get away with things: bringing children into work,...

FPL to merge with Entergy.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... FPL Group, which provides electricity to one of every two people in Florida, has made a deal to become the biggest powerhouse in the nation. The parent company of Florida Power & Light said Monday it will merge with Entergy Corp. of New...

FPL merger part of huge shakeout within industry.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 31, 2000... FPL Group's pending marriage with Entergy Corp. is just the latest deal in a series of mergers and acquisitions that has been reshaping the once highly regulated electrical power industry. Last year alone, 26 mergers and acquisitions of...

One and done: White Sox sit tight.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... ARLINGTON, Texas _ Closing time arrived without the Chicago White Sox completing any last-minute transactions. The asking price for John Wetteland, Pedro Astacio and the few available quality pitchers was more than General Manager Ron...

Making the cut: The next best thing to corn on the cob.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... It's time for corn on the cob. Only a truly enticing recipe will lead me to do more than boil or steam _ briefly _ the ears of freshly picked corn I will pluck from displays at farmers markets, roadside stands and supermarkets. Nothing is...

Raising mound gains backers as scoring binge continues.(Sun-Sentinel, South Florida)
July 31, 2000... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. _ Most nights Brent Strom feels less like a major league pitching coach than a farmer sending his lambs off to slaughter. That's how little hope pitchers seem to have anymore. "It's not much fun for pitching coaches...

White a great fit for Cubs _ if . . .(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... CHICAGO _ Cubs President/General Manager Andy MacPhail could barely contain his enthusiasm after trading for outfielder Rondell White. "This guy is driven to win," said MacPhail, who had to pay a steep price _ 24-year-old left-hander...

Bulls appear on verge of settling for Mercer.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... CHICAGO _ Since 1994, the Chicago Bulls have tried to trade, on various occasions, for three top young shooting guards, all of whom were free agents this summer_Eddie Jones, Tracy McGrady and Ron Mercer. And then there was one. ...

Ex-Bruin Tallas joins Chicago as backup goalie.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... CHICAGO _ The No. 35 Robbie Tallas favors will no longer be an option since, courtesy of Hall of Famer Tony Esposito, it hangs in the United Center rafters. But at least Tallas will be playing for the team that once featured the goaltender he...

Powell says Bush can help bridge racial divides.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... PHILADELPHIA _ Energized by strong poll numbers and a striking lack of discord, the Republican Party launched its campaign to take back the White House Monday, placing would-be first lady Laura Bush and retired Army Gen. Colin Powell on...

Miller's humor, inexperience evident.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... Dennis Miller sounded like a comedian doing a football game Monday. He had some good one-liners and some not so good ones in his debut on ABC's "Monday Night Football." Miller tried to sound authoritative in talking serious football. But...

Publicity-shy Laura Bush gives self-assured convention speech.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... PHILADELPHIA _ The brightest spotlight Laura Welch Bush ever yearned to stand in was sunshine as she gardened, not television lights as she addressed the Republican National Convention. Her childhood wish list contained aspirations like...

No fooling, Grace keeps Cubs surging.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... CHICAGO _ Only a fool would say the Chicago Cubs still have a chance to make the playoffs. Then again, Mark Grace wouldn't mind being labeled a fool. "I know the players are not looking to next year," he said. "We're looking to August....

Arlington seeks new dates, Breeders' Cup.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... CHICAGO _ The pending merger with Churchill Downs, combined with a forthcoming bid for the Breeders' Cup, have prompted Arlington International Racecourse chairman Dick Duchossois to ask the Illinois Racing Board to alter his track's schedule...

List of video movie release dates.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... Following is a partial schedule of upcoming movies on video and DVD. Release dates are subject to change: AUGUST 01: The Brothers Quay Collection _ Kino (DVD) 01: Desert Winds _ Vanguard (also DVD) 01: Dragon Tales _...

New Jersey still waiting to find its champion.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... RIDGEWOOD, N.J. _ On a hot July morning, dozens of children squeal and splash in the village pond. Little more than a block away, mothers push strollers along Ridgewood Avenue, its broad brick sidewalks lined with small shops and its street...

Galarraga pounds away at comeback from cancer.(The Orlando Sentinel)
July 31, 2000... ATLANTA _ The plastic Virgin Mary is nestled alongside a basket arrangement of oversized chocolate-chip cookies, which are behind a stash of jock gear that includes personalized spikes. "Big" is inscribed in the back heel of the left one....

Bears are line dancing again.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... PLATTEVILLE, Wis. _ Late last season the Chicago Bears' front office turned its attention toward priority issues for the future. There was emerging Pro Bowl alternate receiver Marcus Robinson having one of the greatest half-seasons in...

In Door County, you gotta boil a fish or two.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... ELLISON BAY, Wis. _ The fish boil is an essential Door County experience. Whether it's a good Door County experience isn't the point. The first, in 1962, was at the Viking Restaurant in Ellison Bay _ the Viking still does it _ and now...

Very cherry.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... A sampling of things cherry, all available at Hyline Orchards store in Fish Creek (and some at other Door County outlets). Cherry jelly Hot pepper cherry jelly Cherry-pineapple jam Cherry pie filling Cherry-raspberry...

If you go to Door County, Wis. .(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... GETTING AROUND: It's 41 miles from Sturgeon Bay to Gills Rock, the peninsula's northernmost point, so most will need a car to get around. For shorter excursions, bicycles are popular _ especially on the county's scenic backroads _ and...

On Wisconsin's popular peninsula, Paradise lies just beyond the Strip.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... BAILEYS HARBOR, Wis. _ Talk to folks who don't know the place and think they do, and you get this image of Door County: Congestion. Overdevelopment. Gimmickry symbolized by now-ubiquitous fish boils. Paradise lost. Well, guess what? ...

Neil Simon's new play is a life-affirming farce.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... NEW YORK _ Broadway's Neil Simon seemed to have limped off the national playwriting stage for a good three years ago after the tepid reception given his wan and mostly dreary "Proposals." Now, he has come roaring back. Oddly, though,...

Do-it-yourself sites competing with mutual funds.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... The flames of competition flickering around the toes of the $7 trillion mutual fund industry are growing in intensity with the arrival of a new type of rival _ Web sites that allow investors to create and trade their own baskets of stocks...

Advice from the helm of innovative kitchen.(Sun-Sentinel, South Florida)
July 31, 2000... I have spent the past several months traveling and collecting recipes for a cookbook I am writing. And as I eat in major cities, I notice menus have expanded vegetarian offerings. And we're not speaking about steamed vegetables plates, sides...

Adler Fels fine, friendly.(Sun-Sentinel, South Florida)
July 31, 2000... Wines by Adler Fels Winery in California's Sonoma County are made from grapes with well-defined, intense flavor. They're well-balanced and have excellent structure. They're very food-friendly and affordable. Consider the 1998 Adler Fels...

Mini three-cheese ravioli; Mistic Zotics; Tomato skewers; Firecracker Super Mix rub.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... Kid-size cucina Buitoni mini three-cheese ravioli from Contadina are a perfect size for youngsters. The flavor is OK, if a bit heavier on the dough than the cheese. They cook up in less than 5 minutes. A 7-ounce package costs $2 in the...

1997 Fetzer Vineyards Home Ranch Zinfandel.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... Fetzer is one of California's largest and bestknown wineries. But it started small, in the late 1960s, and it started with zinfandel. Despite growth and diversification, Fetzer still has a special touch with that juicy red grape, as...

Four books on outdoor entertaining.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... Let's see, it's August, and next month is September and before you know it, you'll be carving pumpkins and pulling out the snowblower. This isn't a scare tactic; just a reminder to enjoy outdoor entertaining while the weather cooperates. Here...

Miller's star is rising in Bears' hierarchy.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... PLATTEVILLE, Wis._Director of business operations Jim Miller offers an alternative to the perception that he is the second-most powerful man in the Bears' hierarchy. "I would say the second-most powerful guy is probably (equipment...

Travel Q&A: Orient Express lays track for a great trip; a big year for Italy.(Sun-Sentinel, South Florida)
July 31, 2000... Q. You wrote a column last year about taking the Orient Express train from Istanbul to Venice. Can you tell me if there are any such trips this year? We have a big anniversary coming up and would like to do something special. _ A.G., Dania...

Cruising news and notes.(The Orlando Sentinel)
July 31, 2000... With hurricane season under way, you may be concerned about cruising in the Caribbean. Fear not _ knowledge may keep you out of harm's way. Almost every tropical disturbance barrels westward across the South Atlantic, "generally at the...

The Top Ten travel list: Tee time.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... TEE TIME The states with the most public golf courses, according to the National Golf Foundation: 1. Michigan 759 2. Florida 697 3. California 631 4. New York 594 5. Ohio 591 6. Texas 531 7. Illinois 502...

`Art of Bloomsbury' showcased at Yale.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... The term "Bloomsbury" is instantly evocative of turn-of-the-century British literature _not to speak of erudite, upper class eccentricity and decadence _ but there was Bloomsbury art as well. A rich if slightly forbidding selection of it...

The resourceful traveler.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... TRAVEL NARRATIVES _"The Global Soul: Jet Lag, Shopping Malls, and the Search for Home" (Knopf, $25) Pico Iyer is one of the finest essayists on the scene today. A regular contributor to Time magazine and the author of numerous books,...

Package travel trends.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... Members of the United States Tour Operators Association handle the vacations of approximately 10 million travelers each year _ to the ring of some $8 billion in annual sales. So when they conduct a survey among themselves, even an informal,...

Places to spend a night up a tree.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... You don't have to go all the way to Reunion Island, east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean, to spend the night in a tree house. But it's nice to know that, provided you have the time and the money, there is such a place. In fact, it's nice to...

Online dating service can pay off.(The Orlando Sentinel)
July 31, 2000... ORLANDO, Fla. _ The weekend rolls around and you see the jackpot for the lottery is up past a gazillion. Do you stop to think about the odds of winning? No. You picture the winner, a humble office secretary who swears she'll keep her job, the...

Truths, half-truths and outright myths about language.(Sun-Sentinel, South Florida)
July 31, 2000... Predictably, last week's column on language elicited reader response. Some of you expressed opinions that I will try to address here. _``Latinos in general, and Cuban-Americans in particular, refuse to learn English.'' This is what I...

Consumer news and notes.(The Orlando Sentinel)
July 31, 2000... The new "McGruff Internet Safety Kit" is a 12-page booklet packed with information for children and parents. It includes clip-out rules for posting at the computer, with Rule No. 1 being to never give out personal information on the Internet....

Consumer news and notes.(The Orlando Sentinel)
July 31, 2000... "Funerals: A Consumer Guide" is a new booklet available for free from the Federal Trade Commission. A funeral, the 30-page booklet points out, is among the most expensive purchases many consumers ever make. But unlike other big purchases,...

The old screen house is gone.(The Orlando Sentinel)
July 31, 2000... Nobody cried. It was time for the old girl to go. Even so, we didn't exactly kick up our heels as the demolition crew performed its deed. The screen house. That's what we called her. Undoubtedly we could've come up with a more poetic...

Thank-you notes a professional touch.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... Letters, I get letters and phone calls and faxes and e-mail about the world of work: Q. My friends call me old-fashioned because I write a thank-you note after each job interview. What do you think? A. I don't think you're...

Hollinger baffles analysts with latest newspaper sale.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... When Canadian newspaper mogul Conrad Black swept into Chicago in 1994 and bought the Sun-Times, the move was the launch pad for a voracious buying spree that made Black the largest owner of newspapers in the United States and, later, Canada....

A former soldier and an expert on killing sets his sights on violent video games.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... In his black cowboy boots, jeans and tweed sport coat over a denim shirt, Dave Grossman looks downright disarming. He laughs quickly and intensely and, when the situation calls for it, he dips into a deep well of quips that reporters crave....

How to sound your most professional.(The Orlando Sentinel)
July 31, 2000... _Have the technological basics, including a facsimile machine and Web site. _Ditch the scratchy answering machine and call waiting. _Purchase a voice-mail system with several mailboxes. _Use a good voice to record the phone...

Deciphering the Dolphins' first depth chart.(Sun-Sentinel, South Florida)
July 31, 2000... DAVIE, Fla. _ Believe Miami Dolphins coach Dave Wannstedt when he says the team's depth chart released Monday is hardly set in stone. But after 10 days of full-squad training camp workouts, insight can be gained into where players stand...

Psychic attracts loyal following, specializes in relationship advice.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... CHICAGO _ ``I see dead people." That's what the little boy said to Bruce Willis in "Sixth Sense." And that's what Joanna Ammons has been saying for years. She sees them, and she hears them too. Ammons, a 29-year-old Chicagoan, says...

Creativity helps small firms look big.(The Orlando Sentinel)
July 31, 2000... Here's a little secret about small-business owners: Some hate the "small" part of their operation. We are a country that prides itself on big stuff, from triple-decker burgers to mobile-home size SUVs. It's not surprising that in...

Washington Monument reopens to public after 3-year, $10 million renovation.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... WASHINGTON_The Washington Monument, one of the nation's most popular and instantly recognizable landmarks, reopened its doors to the public Monday after undergoing a lavish, three-year, $10-million renovation that restored the white marble...

Where are the gun-toting, Clinton-bashing, Gore-baiting, abortion-hating Republicans?(Sun-Sentinel, South Florida)
July 31, 2000... PHILADELPHIA _ Who are these people? And what have they done to the Republican Party? Where are the gun-toting, Clinton-bashing, Gore-baiting, abortion-hating Republicans that dominated GOP conventions and led to stunning defeats in 1992...

At Ohio stop, Bush accuses Clinton of demoralizing U.S. troops.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... DAYTON, Ohio _ Stumping through the political combat zone of Ohio on Monday, Texas Gov. George W. Bush accused the Democratic White House of demoralizing U.S. armed forces to the point that "it's going to be hard to keep the peace." As...

Motorola to set Iridium satellites on a path to destruction.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... Iridium LLC, jilted last week by a prospective buyer, threw in the towel on legal efforts to keep its multibillion-dollar system of satellites on life support. The move effectively clears the way for Motorola Inc. to proceed with a...

Illinois tries to lure back its high-tech graduates from Silicon Valley.(Chicago Tribune)
July 31, 2000... To become a high-tech hub, Illinois is taking stock of a top source of silicon savvy. Chicago-area technology firms and government officials are in Silicon Valley this week to build business connections _ and possibly lure back some...

FPL to buy Entergy for $13.9 billion.(Sun-Sentinel, South Florida)
July 31, 2000... FPL Group Inc. said Monday it is buying New Orleans-based Entergy Corp. in a $13.9 billion buyout that could mean lower electric bills and more money in the pockets of shareholders. The deal between Entergy and FPL, which as owner of...

Buyout of Entergy Corp. continues FPL Group's diversification.(Sun-Sentinel, South Florida)
July 31, 2000... Monday's $13.9 billion buyout of Entergy Corp. easily ranks as FPL Group's largest single investment _ but it is far from the only non-Florida electric venture the Juno Beach-based power conglomerate has embarked on. Since 1984, FPL has...

Analysts liken FLP Group's buyout of Entergy Corp. to merger.(Sun-Sentinel, South Florida)
July 31, 2000... FPL Group Inc. is getting a lot more than a Louisiana power company by buying New Orleans-based Entergy Corp. In fact, analysts have likened FPL's proposed $13.9 billion buyout offer to a merger between equals. That's partly because...