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Pittsburgh Airport Activity Expected to Benefit Valley
Wednesday, February 16, 2005PITTSBURGH -- Kent G. George, executive director of the Allegheny County Airport Authority, called February an "exciting month for Pittsburgh International Airport" as he spoke to members of Youngstown-area media yesterday to discuss the future of the airport and its benefits for eastern Ohio residents.Two airlines, he said, will embark on what are expected to be successful ventures. "On Thursday, Southwest Airlines will announce the destinations the airline will serve went it launches service here in May. On Feb.
Not Getting What You Want? Speak Up!
Wednesday, February 16, 2005PROVO, Utah -- Almost 69% of people set New Year's resolutions relating to things they want to change at work, according to a recent survey by VitalSmarts. But they may not get what they want simply because they don't know how to get their mouth in shape.Almost 86% of respondents, in fact, said their path to success was currently blocked by a conversation they were either avoiding or not handling well.
Wire Service
Wednesday, February 16, 2005Sites Support U.S. TroopsI recently received a letter to the editor from state Rep. John Boccieri, D-61st, an Air Force Reservecaptain serving in the Middle East.
Journal Opinion
Wednesday, February 16, 2005Taft Takes on the Tax CodeOhio manufacturers have long argued that the state's tax structure places an undue burden on them. Now momentum is growing to change the system, but those changes won't come without pain. They never do. Amending the tax code -- in particular, phasing out the tax on equipment and inventory and the state's corporate tax -- was a centerpiece of Gov. Bob Taft's State of the State address last week. Taft proposes replacing these levies with a more broadly based, lower tax on commercial activity. Lt. Gov.
Wire Service
Tuesday, February 15, 2005"Sites Support U.S. TroopsI recently received a letter to the editor from state Rep. John Boccieri, D-61st, an Air Force Reserve captain serving in the Middle East.
Journal Opinion
Tuesday, February 15, 2005"Taft Takes on the Tax CodeOhio manufacturers have long argued that the state's tax structure places an undue burden on them. Now momentum is growing to change the system, but those changes won't come without pain. They never do. Amending the tax code -- in particular, phasing out the tax on equipment and inventory and the state's corporate tax -- was a centerpiece of Gov. Bob Taft's State of the State address last week. Taft proposes replacing these levies with a more broadly based, lower tax on commercial activity. Lt. Gov.
Success Story
Tuesday, February 15, 2005"Home Is Where Loving Hands Are FoundCare-givers allow elderly to stay where they've lived. Kathy Stelluto has been there. The owner of Loving Hands Home Care & Companion Care, Youngstown, knows from experience what her clients go through. In the early 1990s, Stelluto needed care-givers to look after her mother who had suffered a series of small strokes. "My mother didn't need a nurse at $20 an hour," she recalls. "That was quite expensive just to have somebody sit with her.
Youngstown Objects to Public Records Case Ruling
Tuesday, February 15, 2005"By Dan O'BrienYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The city has filed objections to a court magistrate's ruling it that violated Ohio's open records laws and owes attorney fees to The Business Journal in connection with a lawsuit the newspaper filed in late 2003.Chris Sammarone, the city's counsel and son of city Water Commissioner Charles Sammarone, filed the objections Feb. 11.
Not Getting What You Want? Speak Up!
Tuesday, February 15, 2005"PROVO, Utah -- Almost 69% of people set New Year's resolutions relating to things they want to change at work, according to a recent survey by VitalSmarts. But they may not get what they want simply because they don't know how to get their mouth in shape.Almost 86% of respondents, in fact, said their path to success was currently blocked by a conversation they were either avoiding or not handling well.
Pittsburgh Airport Activity Expected to Benefit Valley
Tuesday, February 15, 2005"PITTSBURGH -- Kent G. George, executive director of the Allegheny County Airport Authority, called February an "exciting month for Pittsburgh International Airport" as he spoke to members of Youngstown-area media yesterday to discuss the future of the airport and its benefits for eastern Ohio residents.Two airlines, he said, will embark on what are expected to be successful ventures. "On Thursday, Southwest Airlines will announce the destinations the airline will serve went it launches service here in May. On Feb.