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1. Vietnamese papers battle for ad dollars.

Author

Moses, Lucia

Subjects
*NEWSPAPER publishing, *VIETNAMESE newspapers
Abstract

Reports on the impact of the entry of `Viet Mercury,' a weekly Vietnamese language newspaper from Knight Ridder, to other Vietnamese-language dailies in San Jose, California. Advantages of the `Viet Mercury' over other Vietnamese publications in the area; Charges of unfair competition against `Viet Mercury'; Options of publishers to survive the `Viet Mercury.'

Published
1999

2. TESTING OPTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL FOOD RESIDUALS DIVERSION.

Author

Krueger, David

Subjects
*WASTE recycling, *YARD waste
Abstract

Reports that the city of San Jose in California hopes to build on the success of its residential yard trimmings recycling program by composting food residuals and nonrecyclable paper. Vermicomposting project at the University of California's Bay Area Research and Extension Center; Role of Browning-Ferris Industries of California, Inc. in the project; Permits required for the recycling program. INSETS: VERMICOMPOSTING PILOT;COMPOST PRODUCT ANALYSIS.

Published
2000

3. Beyond E-Books Glimpses of the Future.

Author

Farmanfarmaian, Roxane

Subjects
*BOOK industry, *COMPUTER software
Abstract

Offers a look at several technological developments and projects in the book and publishing industries. Information on the Immedia electronic paper developed by E-Ink; Features of TK-3 publishing software from Night Kitchen; Several exhibits presented at the 2000 Xerox Parc's `Experiments in the Future of Reading' at the Technology Museum of Innovation in San Jose, California.

Published
2001

4. Down and out in Silicon Valley.

Author

Davis, Joel and Moses, Lucia

Subjects
*PUBLISHING
Abstract

Focuses on Jay Harris's resignation as publisher of the California-based newspaper, 'San Jose Mercury News.' Response to Knight Ridder pressure to bring profits up; Refusal to create near-term savings at the expense of the paper's reputation; Decline of total advertising revenue at Knight Ridder in February 2001.

Published
2001

5. San Jose prevents major strike.

Author

Davis, Joel

Subjects
*WAGE bargaining, *COLLECTIVE bargaining, *NEWSPAPERS
Abstract

Details the wage bargaining agreement reached between the California-based `San Jose Mercury News' management and five unions representing the paper's employees. Annual wage raises agreed upon; Bonuses included in the agreement.

Published
2000

6. Ex-columnist fires back.

Author

Strupp, Joe

Subjects
*WOMEN journalists
Abstract

Reports on former `San Jose Mercury News' business columnist Chris Nolan's criticism of the paper in a letter to the editor. Dismissal of Nolan after investing in a friend's Internet company; Allegation that the newspaper failed to disclose its investments that might appear as a conflict with news coverage; Profit derived by Nolan from her investment in AutoWeb.com.

Published
1999