Articles from Black Enterprise (September 1, 2007)

Title	Author	Type	Words
"I recently went to see the opera Carmen," at the Tennessee Theatre (604 South Gay St., www.tennesseetheatre.com).	Alleyne, Sonia		54
"My husband and I double date quite often at The Comedy Zone" (9246 Park West Blvd., 865-692-9663, www.knoxvillecomedyzone.com).	Alleyne, Sonia		31
?Hablas espanol? Parlez vous francais? Link online to free language courses worldwide.	Holmes, Tamara E.		374
5 ways to kill your credit.	Leftwich, Siobhan Benet		244
A $16 million win for the little guy: grocery store owner defeats major wholesaler.	Hocker, Cliff		344
A clear view: Michael Jones ensures NASA and law enforcement get the picture.	Beckwith, Sandra		508
A dismal outlook: survey reveals small businesses are doubtful about the nation's economy.	Robinson, Tennille M.; Dines, Kaylyn Kendall		496
A full-bodied plan: how one Atlanta doctor is making sure her retirement dreams become reality.	Polyak, Ilana		585
A new path: Pamela Turner strikes out on her own and takes control of her retirement planning.	Townes, Glenn		1251
African Americans near and far.	Monroe, Clarence	Letter to the editor	118
An honorable profession.	Petty, Cory Suzan	Letter to the editor	185
At The Orangery Restaurant (5412 Kingston Pike, 865-588-2964, www.the organeryrestaurant.com), casual elegance is the preferred dress code.	Alleyne, Sonia		39
Back talk with Barrington Irving.	McRae, Sheiresa	Interview	800
Bad wealth? No wealth.	Finney, Laura A.	Letter to the editor	122
Baker Peters Jazz Club (9000 Kingston Pike, 865-690-8110, www.baker petersjazzclub.com) "is an old mansion converted into a jazz club/restaurant with intimate lighting," says Smith.	Alleyne, Sonia		56
Black Enterprise Business Report.			80
BlackEnterprise.com is all new!			95
Bliss Home + Art (24 Market Square, 888-809-2424, www.shopinbliss.com) feels like an airy Miami shop and stands out in Knoxville's small-town landscape.	Alleyne, Sonia		41
Bringing the sizzle back to McDonald's: Donald Thompson worked his way up the fast-food giant's ladder to become one of its highest-ranking executives.	Hughes, Alan	Cover story	2386
Built in 1799, the Maple Grove Inn (8800 Westland Drive, 800-645-0713, www.maplegroveinn.com) is a Georgian-style house where each of its seven suites is uniquely styled.	Alleyne, Sonia		58
Cities info for all.	Seals, Shonda R.	Letter to the editor	192
Convention calendar.	Alleyne, Sonia	Calendar	58
Correction.		Correction notice	23
Credit and foreclosure.	Sykes, Tanisha A.		264
Cut costs at the pump.	Leftwich, Siobhan Benet		125
Declaring war on mediocrity.	Graves, Earl G., Sr.		604
Don't panic.	Delaney, Trevor		285
Donna Dozier Gordon.	Johnson, Erinn R.		30
Encouraged through a transition.	Vincent, Cassandra	Letter to the editor	106
Extraordinary products in a growing market: nanotechnology promises revolutionary applications for everything from pain relievers to self-cleaning windows.	Danoi, Ericka Blount		1929
Fight over school segregation intensifies: new Supreme Court integration ruling another blow to 1954 Brown ruling.	Wade, Marcia A.		587
For the gentleman who prefers tailored perfection, John H. Daniel Custom Tailors (120 West Jackson Ave,, 865-637-6441, www.johnhdaniel.com) crafts suits.	Alleyne, Sonia		34
Four Points by Sheraton Knoxville Cumberland House Hotel.	Alleyne, Sonia		45
Franchisee stumbling blocks.			47
From "me" to "we": Richard McFarlane and Jennifer Little prepare to create a joint financial plan.	Nash, Sheryl Nance		1089
Getting on the franchise fast track: five sectors that place you in the driver's seat.	Robinson, Tennille M.		1945
Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program: dedication to a cause.	Young, Stephanie		1165
Hell or paradise?	Williams, Keith	Letter to the editor	226
How to treat a non-compete restriction.	Reed-Woodard, Marcia A.		233
Inside knowledge.	McFadden, Michael K.	Letter to the editor	168
Inspired gratitude.	Moment, Robert L.	Letter to the editor	246
Inspiring others.	Robinson, Tennille M.		241
Investing in us.	Parker, Elie	Letter to the editor	71
Is your cell phone costing too much--abroad?	Leftwich, Siobhan Benet		247
Keith Clinkscales.	Johnson, Erinn R.		42
Knoxville Soap Candle & Gifts.	Alleyne, Sonia		38
Learn to lead.	Alleyne, Sonia		216
Let's get clicking.	Donaldson, Sonya A.		238
Louisiana congressman indicted: faces 200 years on fraud and conspiracy charges.	Calypso, Anthony S.		292
Making the grade: test-prep company helps students score big.	Reed-Woodard, Marcia A.		593
Mark Whitaker.	Johnson, Erinn R.		32
Material gains: copper pays off for Terry Bedford.	Mynatt, Evan		291
Mixing creativity and innovation.	Alleyne, Sonia		214
More than research.	Alleyne, Sonia		250
Necessary indulgence: good reasons to head to the spa.	Moore, Natalie Y.		1202
News with a perspective.			61
Office watch: deciding to install computer-monitoring software is no longer a tricky decision.	Dines, Kaylyn Kendall		597
One to watch.	Donaldson, Sonya A.		55
Online security.	Donaldson, Sonya A.		273
Own Your First Home Contest.			66
Pasta Trio.	Alleyne, Sonia		52
Pay me now: dividend-paving stocks can help protect your porfolio if the market takes a turn.	Reynolds, Rhonda		1135
Peebles to break ground in sin city: but $2.5 billion Las Vegas complex will not host gaming.	Hocker, Cliff		363
Prioritize your debts.	Leftwich, Siobhan Benet		95
Quality control: a retail professional finds her niche behind the seams.	Egodigwe, Laura		497
Rodney C. Adkins.	Johnson, Erinn R.		37
Roy S. Johnson.	Johnson, Erinn R.		30
Takeover of Independence Bank: white shareholder holds the future for institution.	Wade, Marcia A.		259
Taking care of business.	Norfleet, Nicole		549
Target date funds: is there such a thing as a worry-free investment?	Garmhausen, Steve		619
Tech town: Tearsa Smith sees a renaissance in Knoxville.	Drakes, Sean		311
The Bill Dickey Scholarship Association: granting opportunities of a lifetime.	Moore, Natalie Y.		1123
The emotional side of money: understanding one of the most important relationships in your life: the one between you and your money.	Hall, Alvin		1451
The luxe shop: stylist Misa Hylton opens a high-fashion boutique online.	Alleyne, Sonia		355
The physics of tennis: more than talent influences the game.	Campbell, Denise		1357
The pretenders: could someone be using your child's identity? Find out before it's too late.	McRae, Sheiresa		657
The psychology of golf: the business of pleasure.	Campbell, Denise		1310
Throwing in the towel: sometimes quitting is synonymous with success.	Reed-Woodard, Marcia A.		619
Together at last: new tools unify e-mail and phone services.	Haley, Fiona		485
Top cities criteria lacking.	Felder, Shaunita	Letter to the editor	154
What is it worth to you? Blacks pay the consequences of smoking in more ways than one.	Walker, Tara C.		400
Women of Power Summit.			60
Work enhancements: how certification increases your professional worth.	Reed-Woodard, Marcia A.		456
Working from home.	Robinson, Tennille M.		254
World explorer: portfolio manager Marcus L. Smith has a method to selecting stocks from around the globe.	Anderson, James A.		894
Your best life yet: Robin Roberts offers seven principles for reaching your professional and personal goals.	Reed-Woodard, Marcia A.		417