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October 2004
The Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal archives all articles into these pages. Feel free to browse back through Kitsap history and read news from as far back as the turn of the century! All articles from the print edition will be archived in this directory.
BIAW victorious in case against State Building Code Council
October 3, 2004 @ 11:00pm | The KPBJ

The Washington State Building Code Council has reversed itself in response to a lawsuit filed by BIAW last month in Thurston Superior Court challenging the Council’s position on local code amendments. read more »

 
Chain sawing your way into the new technology paradigm
October 3, 2004 @ 11:00pm | Bill Hoke

I have a high technology client who’s e-mail address begins with ‘chainsaw@…” and some of you may know from that who it is. He cuts through and decisions are made on the spot, meetings are kept to a minimum and staff is left to make many of their own decisions. And everyone is charged with making money.

Our changing technology is not just about smaller cell phones and bigger data pipelines. read more »

 
WSTPA: Not just for local tech pros focused on the future, but you, too
October 3, 2004 @ 11:00pm | Charles Keating

As West Sound Technology Professionals Association charts a course into its fifth year, building towards its third annual summit later this month and seeking board candidates for the next two years, the relevant question we ask ourselves is: Why do we support this association and what purpose does it serve?

In taking a step back to look at the question, it’s apparent that technology is already becoming ubiquitous, from desktop computers to cell phones to navigation systems in cars. With so much technology already here, what role does a technology association or cluster play? read more »

 
Property management firm finds high-tech solution to maintenance tracking
October 3, 2004 @ 11:00pm | Rodika Tollefson

Lee Good, owner of Lighthouse Cove Property Management

Silverdale-based Lighthouse Cove Property Management Inc. opened its doors eight years ago with one residential property and has since grown to manage more than 200. Through the years, owner/broker Lee Good found one major headache: keeping track of all the maintenance requests while keeping everyone in the loop — the owners, the renters and the vendors. read more »

 
Making a difference in the labor room
October 3, 2004 @ 11:00pm | Kristina Kruzan

“Stay with me, look into my eyes, Sarah. You’re stronger than this contraction, you can do it.” Sarah clutches my hand tightly and breathes rhythmically. Her eyes are very wide, and in them I see a familiar mixture of fear, trust, vulnerability and determination. “It’s almost over, you’re coming down the back of it, almost done now… ” I guide her through the end of a powerful contraction as I wipe the sweat from her forehead, helping to keep her focused and not get lost in the pain. read more »

 
The times, they are a changin'...
October 3, 2004 @ 11:00pm | The KPBJ

…And so are our checking practices. New technology has spawned many modern changes to the way we do things. Oft times these changes are not apparent to the average person, but a new procedure for check clearing will manifest itself in ways you will want to know. read more »

 
Technology training available in Kitsap
October 3, 2004 @ 11:00pm | Rodika Tollefson

Whether you’re looking to brush up on your computer skills or need more advanced tech training, there are several options available in the Kitsap area that could save you a drive to Seattle. Olympic College, Paladin Data Systems and Gig Harbor’s Tacoma Community College are among the places that offer classes. read more »

 
Kitsap Cancer Services announces support groups
October 3, 2004 @ 11:00pm | The KPBJ

Kitsap Cancer Services offers a “humble abode” for people living and coping with cancer. A non-profit organization, KCS is dedicated to offering life enhancing support services to cancer patients, families, friends and caregivers in a serene, nurturing environment at no cost to participants.
Currently, three support groups hold meetings with facilitator, Karen Carson. The three sites focus on the needs of three separate groups: read more »

 
Gone phishing!
October 3, 2004 @ 11:00pm | Jim Kendall

Have you been “phished” yet? Have you received an email or a pop-up that purportedly is from a bank, or E-Bay, or your ISP? Did it ask you to verify account information by having you click on a link to go to a website, or perhaps to fill out and email back an attached form. Yes? You have gotten one of those?

Congratulations. read more »

 
Poulsbo pharmacy returns to its medical roots
October 3, 2004 @ 11:00pm | Rodika Tollefson

Craig Kvam, R.Ph.
Owner of Poulsbo Compounding Pharmacy What started as one or two compounded prescriptions a day in 1988 has grown to become Kvam’s niche. “It was so rewarding that I decided to focus on it. It became my salvation,” he said. read more »

 
Can your mental and physical health be improved with help from Neurolinguistic Programming?
October 3, 2004 @ 11:00pm | Maura Hallam Sweley

Got a day or two? Want to overcome a phobia? Quit smoking? Solve your marital problems? Improve your professional life? There are thousands of people all over the world who will tell you that Neurolinguistic Programming can get the job done. read more »

 
Hacking Bluetooth: What does it mean for your mobile phone?
October 3, 2004 @ 11:00pm | Maura Hallam Sweley

Bluetooth technology is one of the latest, and some say greatest, advances in wireless technology. An open-platform, short-range wireless specification for connecting electronic devices such as mobile phones, PDAs, laptops, and so on, Bluetooth has been gaining widespread acceptance in the market, with heavy-hitting companies such as IBM, Intel, Nokia, Motorola, and Sony Ericsson actively supporting, developing, and using the technology. Currently more than three million units equipped with Bluetooth technology are shipping a week, according to IMS Research. read more »