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"Students, Parents Rank Academics First in College Selection"
Tuesday, May 25, 2004"ERIE, Pa. -- In weighing the "risks" of attending a particular college, students and parents agree that academics comes first and athletics comes last, a Penn State researcher says."Academics" refers to the rigor of the coursework, class size and the types of courses available, says Dr. Phylis M. Mansfield, assistant professor of marketing at Penn State Erie. "Risk" refers to the unknowns in the college selection process, by which students and parents try to decide if the school will measure up to expectations.
Protesters Get Anti-Bush Message Out to Media, Not President "
Tuesday, May 25, 2004By Dennis LaRue YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- In the end, the protesters unhappy with George W. Bush's policies left Youngstown State University this afternoon with the feeling they had made their unhappiness known to the media if not the president and his local supporters."Somehow I think Bush got the idea some people are opposed to him," said one middle-aged man, full of satisfaction, as he walked up University Plaza as the demonstration broke up just before 2:30 p.m.
Google Tops Ranking of Companies Driving Global Economy
Tuesday, May 25, 2004SAN FRANCISCO -- Google, the search engine that has become the central clearinghouse in a world exploding with information, tops the "Wired 40," Wired magazine's annual ranking of companies driving the global economy. The Wired 40, in its seventh year, identifies the 40 companies that, as masters of innovation, technology and strategic vision, are driving the global economy.Google's vast hive of servers, purportedly the most powerful private network in existence, not only caches seemingly every page on the Web, but also personal data like e-mail.
Readers of Black Newspapers Have Highest Confidence Level in Economy
Tuesday, May 25, 2004NEW YORK -- Readers of Black newspapers have the highest confidence level in the American economy of any consumer or ethnic group in the country. "This is one of the most surprising facts to come out of the API Black Newspaper Readership Study," said Art Spinella, President of CNW Marketing Research Inc., the research company that designed and conducted the study.
Why Bush Is Coming to Youngstown
Tuesday, May 25, 2004The following is a Business Journal editorial:The more we study history and follow politics and politicians, the more we continue to be impressed by the wisdom of the Founding Fathers.
Hiram College Awarded $1.2 Million Grant
Tuesday, May 25, 2004HIRAM, Ohio -- Hiram College has been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute as part of the organization's undergraduate science education program. The award is a four-year grant to support the integration of original research into courses within the Hiram curriculum and to increase opportunities for independent student research.The grant also will provide for key equipment purchases which will increase student research possibilities within and beyond courses.
Shire Pharmaceuticals to Establish U.S. Headquarters in Pennsylvania
Tuesday, May 25, 2004PHILADELPHIA -- Shire Pharmaceuticals Group, a global specialty- pharmaceuticals company based in Basingstoke, U.K., will establish its new U.S. corporate headquarters in Wayne, Pa.,, creating 400 jobs within three years, reports Gov. Edward G. Rendell."We've made an important targeted investment in Shire that demonstrates our overall commitment to boosting the Commonwealth's pharmaceutical industry and to help solidify Pennsylvania's position as a global competitor for pharmaceutical businesses," Rendell says.
Just Because 529 Plans are Hot Doesn't Mean They're Right
Tuesday, May 25, 2004This article is new this week in The Business Journal's small business how-to section. To see what else is new, click here or click on the "how-to" tab at the top of The Daily Business Journal Online home page.For parents facing skyrocketing college costs, tax-favorable college savings plans are a great way to save more money over time. But families should not get caught up in stand-alone college savings products. Rather, they should prepare a comprehensive financial plan and select a college savings plan based on the family's tax situation and financial goals over time.
KeyBank Offers Check Outsourcing for Corporate Clients
Tuesday, May 25, 2004CLEVELAND -- Limited production capacity. Lack of secure document facilities. Heightened check printing and mailing costs. KeyBank sees its clients wrestle with these operational issues every day and has engaged in an alliance relationship to help its clients overcome these challenges.Through an agreement with Moore Wallace, an RR Donnelley company, Key's corporate and public sector clients now will have access to a full range of check outsourcing products and services.
Wal-Mart Expansion Lands $1 Billion in Economic Development Subsidies
Tuesday, May 25, 2004WASHINGTON -- Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, has benefited from more than $1 billion in economic development subsidies from state and local governments across the United States, according to a new study by Good Jobs First, a nonprofit research center that promotes accountability in economic development.