Small wireless TV firm takes on satellite industry

Article Abstract:

Northpoint Technology provides an alternative way to provide inexpensive cable and broadcast TV and Internet access nationwide. The technology operates under a similar principle as a cellular phone network. It would use a network of tiny transmitters on towers and buildings, each serving about 100 square miles of north-facing dishes. The company does not have a single subscriber yet but the satellite industry, represented by the Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Assn, is already warning against the possibility that the proposed system would disrupt service to US consumers.

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Video Program Equip, Northpoint Technology

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Not your parents' recreation center

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The neighborhood recreation center has been transformed from an ordinary edifice into a building akin to a neighborhood theme park. Across the country, upscale public recreation facilities have sprouted due to a public that demands more and better recreation services. Middleburg Heights, OH, for example, built an 83,000-sq ft community center at a cost of $17 million. Among its facilities are indoor and outdoor swimming pools, water slides, lap lanes, two gymnasiums, an indoor track and exercise room, classrooms, a community hall and two concession stands.

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions, Recreation Areas

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Firestone won't go bankrupt

Article Abstract:

Bridgestone Pres Yoichiro Kaizaki confidently announced that its US subsidiary, Bridgestone/Firestone Inc, will not go bankrupt despite massive recalls and damage claims involving accidents in which Firestone tires are under investigation. Kaizaki revealed that Bridgestone will only book a loss of $900 million in the fiscal year ending Dec 31, 2000 because of the costs related to the lawsuits and tire recalls.

Tires, Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)

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