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Webcams Show Snow Conditions at Pennsylvania Ski Slopes
Monday, December 13, 2004HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Now, skiing enthusiasts don't have to wonder what snow conditions are at 23 Pennsylvania ski areas. The Pennsylvania Tourism Office is offering seven ski cams and up-to-the-minute snow conditions its Web site.
Holiday Parties, Pay Bonuses Top Business Owners' Year-End Plans For Employees"
Monday, December 13, 2004NEW YORK -- Small-business employees should find more to celebrate this holiday season, according to the 2004 Small Business Monitor by OPEN from American Express. More business owners are planning to celebrate the holiday season with their employees this year (82% vs. 78% in 2003).
GM, DaimlerChrysler to Develop Two-Mode Full Hybrid Propulsion System"
Monday, December 13, 2004DETROIT DaimlerChrysler AG (DCX) and General Motors Corp. and DaimlerChrysler AG, Stuttgart, Germany, plan to work together to develop a two-mode full hybrid propulsion architecture for applications in GM, Chrysler Group and Mercedes Car Group vehicles, officials announced earlier today. Variants planned include rear- and front-wheel-drive versions for cars, trucks and other vehicles. This technology is expected to improve acceleration performance while also improving vehicle fuel economy and range significantly.
Fitch Lowers Delphi Ratings to BBB-, Outlook Negative"
Monday, December 13, 2004CHICAGO -- Reflecting expectations that operating cash flow will be further constrained at a time when cash requirements -- namely required pension contributions -- are escalating, Fitch Ratings has downgraded Delphi Corp.'s to a negative outlook, officials announced earlier today.
Oscar-Winner Urges YSU Graduates to Make Their Own Decisions
Sunday, December 12, 2004"YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Perseverance is the best way to achieve success, according to Oscar winner and two-time Grammy award nominee Maureen McGovern.McGovern, a Youngstown native, received an honorary doctor of music degree and gave the keynote address during Youngstown State University's fall commencement exercises Sunday afternoon.Her second cousin once removed, Mollie McGovern, producer of "WFMJ Today," received an master's in business administration during the ceremony and served as student speaker.Both women said they learned only recently that the other would also be addressing the class o
"Holiday Parties, Pay Bonuses Top Business Owners' Year-End Plans For Employees"
Sunday, December 12, 2004"NEW YORK -- Small-business employees should find more to celebrate this holiday season, according to the 2004 Small Business Monitor by OPEN from American Express. More business owners are planning to celebrate the holiday season with their employees this year (82% vs. 78% in 2003).
Webcams Show Snow Conditions at Pennsylvania Ski Slopes
Sunday, December 12, 2004"HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Now, skiing enthusiasts don't have to wonder what snow conditions are at 23 Pennsylvania ski areas. The Pennsylvania Tourism Office is offering seven ski cams and up-to-the-minute snow conditions its Web site.
Retail Sales Profitability Remains a Concern
Sunday, December 12, 2004"NEW YORK -- With few exceptions, November sales were modestly disappointing, causing many retailers to increase promotional activity and some to lower earnings guidance, according to the Retail Outlook: Holiday 2004 Update from the Equity Research Services at Standard & Poor's.Still, S&P's equity analysts believe that, with December representing as much as 50% to 55% of fourth quarter sales for some retailers, the season is far from lost. Early December results (for the week ended Dec.
"GM, DaimlerChrysler to Develop Two-Mode Full Hybrid Propulsion System"
Sunday, December 12, 2004"DETROIT -- DaimlerChrysler AG (DCX) and General Motors Corp. and DaimlerChrysler AG, Stuttgart, Germany, plan to work together to develop a two-mode full hybrid propulsion architecture for applications in GM, Chrysler Group and Mercedes Car Group vehicles, officials announced earlier today. Variants planned include rear- and front-wheel-drive versions for cars, trucks and other vehicles. This technology is expected to improve acceleration performance while also improving vehicle fuel economy and range significantly.
"Fitch Lowers Delphi Ratings to BBB-, Outlook Negative"
Sunday, December 12, 2004"CHICAGO -- Reflecting expectations that operating cash flow will be further constrained at a time when cash requirements -- namely required pension contributions -- are escalating, Fitch Ratings has downgraded Delphi Corp.'s to a negative outlook, officials announced earlier today.