Tools of the trade
[Times photo: Krystal Kinnunen]
From Jordan to Venezuela and beyond, surgeons who often have little chance for hands-on training in their countries come to Linvatec Corp.'s lab in Largo. But this is more than a goodwill offering on Linvatec's part: It's also a way to pitch products.
Robert Trigaux
Workplace's silver ceiling not a concern when you're 29
Please be fooled by my new and doctored photo. Gone are the graying hair and abundant jowl of a 46-year-old.
Helen Huntley
Mortgage life insurance isn't always the best choice
Q. Shortly after I signed the mortgage papers on my new home, the unsolicited mail began arriving from insurance companies offering to sell me mortgage insurance.
The smart cards are here: So now what?
Increasingly, credit cards contain small computer chips. But there is a dearth of ways to use these smart cards in this country. And cardholders pay a premium for the privilege.
Tobacco seeks a spark in Tampa
TAMPA -- The haze inside the Tampa Convention Center this week was coming from more than the omnipresent cigar smoke.
Loose change
SMART COOKIES? Kraft Foods Inc. says high demand for its new Chocolate Creme Oreo cookies has created shortages in eight cities. Kraft took out full-page newspaper ads in the cities it says are affected, promising shelves will be restocked soon. It won't disclose sales figures.
Weight-loss pitch leads to money loss
DON'T CALL BACK: Do you want the 411 on some high-price calls?
Ten tips: Avoid problems when renting
Finding a reasonably priced apartment or house to rent can be a challenge. Whether you're a longtime renter or on the prowl for your first apartment, these tips can help you avoid some pitfalls.
