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States Ranked on Legal Fairness by U.S. Chamber Survey
Tuesday, March 08, 2005CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Ohio and Pennsylvania rank 26th and 34th, respectively, when it comes to legal fairness, according to the 2005 State Liability Systems Ranking Study released today by the Institute for Legal Reform/Harris Interactive.The Buckeye State moved up from 34th place on the 2004 survey, but the Keystone State dropped after posting a 39th-place finish last year.
Notre Dame to Offer Business Negotiation Course Online
Tuesday, March 08, 2005TAMPA, Fla. -- Through an agreement with Bisk Education's University Alliance Online division, the University of Notre Dame will offer a Master Certificate in Business Negotiation online, according to Leo Burke, associate dean and director of executive education at the Notre Dame, Inc., campus.
Voinovich Learns More about Youngstown Air Base
Monday, March 07, 2005"By Dan O'BrienVIENNA, Ohio -- What precisely sets the Youngstown Air Reserve Station apart from other military installations across the country?U.S. Sen. George V. Voinovich, R-Ohio, heard plenty of answers Monday as he and U.S. Rep. Timothy Ryan, D-17 Ohio, met with representatives from the Air Force Reserve, the Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve at the air base."The more unique this air station is, the better off you are," Voinovich said during a morning briefing conducted by Col. Timothy Thomson, wing commander of the 910th Airlift Wing.
"U.S. Workers Save More, Retire Later"
Monday, March 07, 2005"NEW YORK -- People save more for retirement in the United States than in any other country, but most Americans expect to work longer than they desire, according to AXA Retirement Scope, a recent survey on life, work and retirement. In fact, 76% of U.S. workers are saving for retirement, compared with less than 40% of workers in Italy, Spain and The Netherlands, the survey found. Other key findings include:Americans lead the world in preparing for their retirement.
United Way Cautions of Copycat Web Site
Monday, March 07, 2005"YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Youngstown/Mahoning Valley United Way, together with United Way of America, has denounced the activities of an organization identifying itself as the "United Ways Charity Foundation." The existence of this organization and its Web site (www.uniteways.org) are strikingly similar to the legitimate www.unitedway.org Web address and appears to be designed to create confusion among potential United Way donors and supporters and possibly to defraud those interesting in contributing to the United Way, according to Patricia Turner, general counsel for United Way of America.
Century 21 Agencies Announce Merger
Monday, March 07, 2005"CANFIELD, Ohio -- Century 21 Mill Creek Realty Group Inc. has merged with Century 21 Wilbur Realty Inc.
Annual Health Fair Set at Penn State Shenango
Monday, March 07, 2005"SHARON, Pa. -- Penn State Shenango will hold its annual Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 16 in the Lartz Memorial Library at its new campus location at 177 Vine Ave.
Smokey Bones Celebrates Opening of 100th Restaurant
Monday, March 07, 2005"ORLANDO, Fla. -- If you're one of the first 100 guests at the Smokey Bones restaurant in Boardman next Tuesday, you'll get a free pulled-pork sandwich. That day, the company will celebrate the opening of its 100th restaurant by serving the free sandwiches at each of its restaurants in 26 states.The restaurants open at 11 a.m."This is just one small way to share our appreciation and celebrate a milestone in our national expansion," said JJ Buettgen, president of Smokey Bones.
Notre Dame to Offer Business Negotiation Course Online
Monday, March 07, 2005"TAMPA, Fla. -- Through an agreement with Bisk Education's University Alliance Online division, the University of Notre Dame will offer a Master Certificate in Business Negotiation online, according to Leo Burke, associate dean and director of executive education at the Notre Dame, Inc., campus.
States Ranked on Legal Fairness by U.S. Chamber Survey
Monday, March 07, 2005"CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Ohio and Pennsylvania rank 26th and 34th, respectively, when it comes to legal fairness, according to the 2005 State Liability Systems Ranking Study released today by the Institute for Legal Reform/Harris Interactive.The Buckeye State moved up from 34th place on the 2004 survey, but the Keystone State dropped after posting a 39th-place finish last year.