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Business for Tuesday, November 08, 2005

St. John's student hold jogathon

St. John's Catholic School students arriving at their annual jogathon were surprised to find their principal's office magically transported to the middle of Napa's Rotary Park during the Oct. 21 fundraiser.

Shortage of pharmacists worsens

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Unlike most college students nearing graduation, Clarissa Hall isn't worried about finding a job -- she's already considering several offers, including some with possible starting salaries of at least $80,000.

Study: Thirst for oil, gas worldwide to jump

THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- Global energy needs will surge 50 percent by 2030 and prices will rise if capacity is not significantly increased, the International Energy Agency said Monday in its 2005 World Energy Outlook.

Yahoo, Google join forces to roll out wireless services

Internet powerhouses Yahoo Inc. and Google Inc. are set to roll out new wireless services, taking advantage of advanced networks and cellphones to provide features similar to those available on computers.

U.S. papers to pursue younger audience by running popular Japanese-style comics

TOKYO -- "Doonesbury" and "Peanuts," make way for "manga."

Feds say Wal-Mart executives aware of illegal janitorial workers

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Senior Wal-Mart executives knew cleaning contractors were hiring illegal immigrants, many of whom were housed in crowded conditions and sometimes slept in the backs of stores, according to a federal agency's affidavit.

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