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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1996

Page

21

New Year Eve Costs Rise Slightly in New York

Champagne sellers estimate a 2.5 percent price rise for New York New Year celebrations over 1995. The Plaza mega-suite holds at $15,000, breakfast climbs to $37.50, dinner at the Sign of the Dove remains $175, and a chauffeur Rolls rises to $1,500 from $1,200.

New York Plaza Hotel

New Book Promotes Fun at Work by Matt Weinstein

Management consultant Matt Weinstein argues work joy boosts success in his book Managing to Have Fun. The Fireside/S Simon & Schuster title uses 52 U S case studies and practical ideas from small to large companies. A store example shows a lottery ticket taped to a broom for the first proactive employee.

Matt Weinstein Weinstein Fireside Books Simon & Schuster America

Building a PC saves money but demands effort

Peter Lewis says building his own PC saved him about $1,000 and delivered better features than a prebuilt model. He cautions it is not for the faint of heart and requires homework, faith, and either a strong interest in technology or access to a teenager.

Home Office Computing Magazine Peter Lewis

Executives Receive Cars Phones and Privileges Says Survey

A Runzheimer International survey of over 400 executives shows 73 percent report company supplied cars and phones as special provisions for top managers. About half say they receive special parking privileges.

Runzheimer International Runzheimer

Iowa turkey growers form co op to buy processing plant

Oscar Mayer Foods sold the West Liberty and Ellsworth turkey operations to a farmer owned cooperative. The Louis Rich plant in Sigourney remains under Mayer. Chairman Paul Hill recalls initial fear but credits the new generation co op with vision to control their own destiny and keep processing local.

Iowa West Liberty Foods Marlene Lucas Lazette Lule R Rich Oscar Mayer Foods Iowa Turkey Growers Cooperative Louis Rich Turkey Grow Paul Hill Ellsworth Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Terry Branstad Oscar Mayer West Liberty Sigourney Hill Farmland Foods Florida Thompson Storm Lake Kenneth Rutledge Mike Bates Washington Louis Rich Foods Marlene L. Paul Hill

Kiki Spoversenen de Suarez Turns Folk Art Into Big Business

Kiki the folk artist from Mexico builds a U S following with paintings etchings reproduced on mugs plates magnets calendars cards and more. Her company sales reach about 5 million yearly while national peers like Mary Engelbreit reach much higher totals. Her career began after a psychology background and a life changing trip to Mexico when she met Gabriel Suarez de Maderas. Her art emphasizes hope friendship and themes against racism and environmental concerns.

T. Paul Minn Kiki Spversenen de Suarez Kiki Mexico United States Japan Mary Engelbreit St. Louis San Cristobal de Las Casas Gabriel Suarez de Maderas

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