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Homes Need Regular Maintenance to Perform at Their Best
Tuesday, January 11, 2005Just like our automobiles, our homes need routine maintenance to perform at their best. And, unlike automobiles which depreciate in value over time, investing in your home is often the best investment you can make, since homes often substantially appreciate in value. Through proactive home maintenance, homeowners can help reduce energy costs, keep their families more comfortable and help their investment perform at its best. "Your home is a major investment in money and in time," says Kathy Krafka Harkema, spokeswoman for Pella Corp.
Steelworkers, PACE Vote to Merge"
Tuesday, January 11, 2005PITTSBURGH -- The International Executive Boards of the United Steelworkers of America and the Paper, Allied Industrial, Chemical and Energy Workers International Union of Nashville, Tenn., have voted unanimously to merge, officials announced earlier today. Merger of the two unions will create the largest industrial union in North America, with more than 850,000 active members in over 8,000 bargaining units in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.
Local Author Targets 'Change-Challenged' People
Tuesday, January 11, 2005YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Many people look at the beginning of the New Year as a chance to "get it right," but others spend January with their heads figuratively under the covers, hoping that the urge to change will vanish by months end. But what they gain in security, they lose in opportunity, says Nancy Christie, author of The Gifts of Change (Beyond Words Publishing, 2004). "Avoiding change doesn't keep you safe," she explained. "It actually makes you weak. Change is going to come, whether you want it or not.
Ohio Launches 'Best Rx' Program
Tuesday, January 11, 2005COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Gov. Bob Taft today announced the start of a new prescription drug discount card program that is expected to lower the cost of medicine for many Ohioans. More than one million Ohioans may be eligible to receive the Best Rx card, Taft said.
"Steelworkers, PACE Vote to Merge"
Monday, January 10, 2005"PITTSBURGH -- The International Executive Boards of the United Steelworkers of America and the Paper, Allied Industrial, Chemical and Energy Workers International Union of Nashville, Tenn., have voted unanimously to merge, officials announced earlier today. Merger of the two unions will create the largest industrial union in North America, with more than 850,000 active members in over 8,000 bargaining units in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.
Ohio Launches 'Best Rx' Program
Monday, January 10, 2005"COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Gov. Bob Taft today announced the start of a new prescription drug discount card program that is expected to lower the cost of medicine for many Ohioans. More than one million Ohioans may be eligible to receive the Best Rx card, Taft said.
Local Author Targets 'Change-Challenged' People
Monday, January 10, 2005"YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Many people look at the beginning of the New Year as a chance to "get it right," but others spend January with their heads figuratively under the covers, hoping that the urge to change will vanish by months end. But what they gain in security, they lose in opportunity, says Nancy Christie, author of The Gifts of Change (Beyond Words Publishing, 2004). "Avoiding change doesn't keep you safe," she explained. "It actually makes you weak. Change is going to come, whether you want it or not.
Ohio State Parks System Seeks Parking Fees
Monday, January 10, 2005"COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Beginning in May, visitors to Ohio State Parks will be required to display Parks Pride Passes on their motor vehicles, under rules proposed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The rules will allow Ohio State Parks to collect $5 for each daily parking pass. An annual pass, good for unlimited park visits for 12 months from the date of purchase, will cost $25. Out-of-state visitors will pay $6 daily, or $30 annually per vehicle for a pass, and Golden Buckeye Card holders $4 daily and $20 annually.
And the Rich Get Richer...
Monday, January 10, 2005"NEW YORK -- Some 57 million U.S. households now have discretionary income -- up from nearly 54 million in 1997-1998 -- but more of the wealth these days is concentrated in the most affluent families, according to a just-released study by The Conference Board. The percentage of the American population with discretionary income has edged down to 51% compared with 52% six years ago.Fully 82% of all discretionary income is held by those earning $100,000 and more, the study found. Average discretionary income for this segment -- $62,110 -- is nearly three times above the U.S.
Homes Need Regular Maintenance to Perform at Their Best
Monday, January 10, 2005"Just like our automobiles, our homes need routine maintenance to perform at their best. And, unlike automobiles which depreciate in value over time, investing in your home is often the best investment you can make, since homes often substantially appreciate in value. Through proactive home maintenance, homeowners can help reduce energy costs, keep their families more comfortable and help their investment perform at its best. "Your home is a major investment in money and in time," says Kathy Krafka Harkema, spokeswoman for Pella Corp.