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Clear Channel Radio Expands Internet Strategy
Wednesday, November 17, 2004SAN ANTONIO -- Clear Channel Radio plans an Internet initiative that will complement existing Internet radio broadcasts from the company's local stations, officials announced recently. Leading the effort will be Evan Harrison, formerly vice president and general manager of AOL Music and the AOL Radio Network. "The number of people listening to radio online has grown five-fold over the past five years, and it's time to step up our programming here," said John Hogan, chief executive officer of Clear Channel Radio.
Mount Union Seeks Nominations for King Award
Wednesday, November 17, 2004ALLIANCE, Ohio -- Mount Union College is asking community members to submit nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Award. Each year, the college presents the award to an Alliance community resident who best embodies the values and principles exemplified by King. This year's award will be presented during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day convocation Jan. 17, 2005.Nominations, which are accepted from individuals and organizations, must be submitted by writing a letter outlining why the nominee should receive the honor.
General Motors to Close Baltimore Assembly Plant Next Year
Wednesday, November 17, 2004PONTIAC, Mich. -- The discontinuance of the Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari next year means the General Motors assembly plant in Baltimore will close as well, GM officials announced yesterday. GM currently employs approximately 1,000 hourly and 100 salaried employees at the Baltimore plant. The United Auto Workers/GM National Agreement provides a comprehensive plan and provisions for the GM employees affected by the decision. UAW Local 239 represents the plant's hourly work force.
Kmart Holding Corp., Sears, Roebuck and Co. to Merge "
Wednesday, November 17, 2004HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Holding Corp.have signed a definitive merger agreement that will combine Sears and Kmart into a new retail company named Sears Holdings Corp.
Rendell Outlines ACRE Initiative to Farm Bureau
Wednesday, November 17, 2004HERSHEY, Pa. -- Pennsylvania's proposed Agricultural, Communities and Rural Environment initiative was outlined by Gov. Edward G. Rendell at yesterday's 54th annual meeting of the Pennsylvlania Farm Bureau. The initiative emphasizes negotiation rather than litigation in local disputes over changing farm operations.The ACRE initiative includes new farm-management regulations that are substantially broader than federal regulations, encompassing more farms and farm types, and puts in place some of the most comprehensive environmental protections in the nation, Rendell said.
Cut Phone Cord Without Cutting Service
Wednesday, November 17, 2004VERNON HILLS, Ill. -- A growing number of consumers are dropping their telephone landlines for wireless as cellular calling packages become increasingly attractive and network reliability continues to improve. This year, 14.4% of U.S. consumers are using a wireless phone as their primary phone, and nearly one third of all U.S.
Wire Service
Wednesday, November 17, 2004Tips for Holiday Shopping OnlineBuying online is no more of a threat these days than handing your credit card to a store clerk or to a telephone order-taker. We know to look for the "https" in the site address, the gold lock icon at the bottom of the screen and for independent "seals of approval" such as the Better Business Bureau's BBBOnline before we hit the submit button.But here are other suggestions for holiday shopping online:Set up a "disposable" e-mail account.
Journal Opinion
Wednesday, November 17, 2004The Spoils of DefeatIf President George W. Bush and Mahoning County commissioners have anything in common, it's that both face similar challenges in bringing together divided electorates as they address the challenges they face.Despite winning both the popular vote and the Electoral College, Bush has the responsibility of leading a nation nearly as divided as when he took office. Nearly half of those who went to the polls cast votes against him -- hardly the "mandate" his supporters claim.
Success Story
Wednesday, November 17, 2004Score Guides Small Companies to Viability'They made me realize I could start a business,' says Paul Gaydosh.Score, the Service Corps of Retired Executives at Youngstown State University, can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. But its 35 members can, and do, help small-business owners transform raw silk into silk purses.From 9 to 11 a.m.
Wire Service
Wednesday, November 17, 2004Tips for Holiday Shopping OnlineBuying online is no more of a threat these days than handing your credit card to a store clerk or to a telephone order-taker. We know to look for the "https" in the site address, the gold lock icon at the bottom of the screen and for independent "seals of approval" such as the Better Business Bureau's BBBOnline before we hit the submit button.But here are other suggestions for holiday shopping online:<>Set up a "disposable" e-mail account.