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Zogby Poll: Bush Leads Kerry Nationally but Not in Ohio
Thursday, October 28, 2004UTICA, N.Y. -- President George W. Bush now leads by two points over his Democratic challenger, Sen. John Kerry, according to today's Reuters/Zogby daily tracking poll. But Bush also trails Kerry by one point in Ohio, finds another Zogby poll that tracks 10 battleground states.The national tracking poll was conducted from Monday through Wednesday, Oct. 25-Oct 27., and is based on telephone interviews with 1,206 likely voters. The margin of error is plus or minus 2.9%.The state tracking poll polled 600 likely voters in telephone interviews conducted from Sunday through Wednesday.
St. E's Emergency Facility to Open in Austintown
Thursday, October 28, 2004By Dan O'BrienAUSTINTOWN, Ohio -- Come Monday, residents living in western Mahoning County and southwest Trumbull County will have 24-hour emergency care service nearby, thanks to the completion of Humility of Mary Health Partners' new St. Elizabeth Emergency and Diagnostic Center.Officials snipped the ribbon this morning to officially welcome the Nov. 1 opening of the $1.8 million facility -- a full-service emergency room that's capable of accommodating ambulance service, said Bob Shroder, president and chief executive officer of Humility of Mary Health Partners.
Trade Consortium Hosts Workshop on Foreign Trade Zones
Thursday, October 28, 2004KENT, Ohio -- The Northeast Ohio Trade and Economic Consortium, administrator of Foreign-Trade Zone 181, is hosting its annual Foreign-Trade Zone Workshop Nov. 4 at the Sheraton Suites in Cuyahoga Falls.
Dysphagia Therapies Now Available at Park Vista
Thursday, October 28, 2004YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Park Vista Retirement Community now offers two unique therapies to address the growing problem of dysphagia, or difficulty with swallowing. The first, VitalStim Therapy, is a non-invasive, painless technique that treats dysphagia through muscle reeducation, according to Jill Alvetro, the only certified VitalStim therapist in the Mahoning Valley.
Dressing Up at the Office: A Trick or Treat?
Thursday, October 28, 2004YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Wondering whether you should wear your Halloween costume to the office tomorrow? Before you rush to apply some clever disguise (that your co-workers will see through anyway), Accountemps, a specialized staffing service, suggests you consult these dos and don'ts:Don't wear costumes that are too revealing. Risqué attire may come back to haunt you, since it can cause people to question your judgment and professionalism. Do be original. Clever concepts and handmade costumes demonstrate your creativity and can spark conversation. Don't be insensitive.
Voters Impressed with Campaign but Not News Coverage
Thursday, October 28, 2004WASHINGTON -- Virtually all likely voters Nov. 2 -- 96% -- believe the presidential campaign is important, and 66% find it interesting, but large numbers of voters believe news coverage of the campaign is slanted.So finds a newly released survey by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press. Here is the full text of the Pew findings:Increasing numbers of voters also perceive the campaign as informative and easy to follow. Nearly three-quarters (73%) say the election has been informative, up from 63% last month.
Choir Sings Loudly at President Bush's Rally
Thursday, October 28, 2004By George NelsonVIENNA, Ohio -- President Bush's supporters at yesterday's rally were impressed with his address, but whether he swayed enough of his target audience -- Democrats and independents -- to make a difference in the Mahoning Valley remains to be seen."We're going to know in five days," said Youngstown Mayor George McKelvey. He described the campaign speech as the best and most passionate he's heard Bush give. "He spoke directly to Democrats. It's unique. I've never heard him do that before," McKelvey said.
Battle Lines Drawn as Demonstrators Protest Bush Visit
Wednesday, October 27, 2004By Dan O'BrienVIENNA, Ohio -- The battle line in the upcoming presidential election was drawn here today along a rural stretch of road just outside the gates of the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.Crowds started assembling along the east side of state Route 193 at about 10 a.m. to voice their support for Democratic nominee Sen. John F. Kerry of Massachusetts and protest the arrival of President George W.
Bush Reaches Out to Mahoning Valley Democrats
Wednesday, October 27, 2004By Andrea WoodYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Marching his campaign deep inside the Democratic Party territory in this must-win state, flanked by two Democrats -- Zell Miller and George W. McKelvey -- who abandoned their party's standard bearer, President George W. Bush today came to the Mahoning Valley to plead for crossover votes.With polls showing U.S. Sen.
Chill in the Air Slows Clack of the Keyboard
Wednesday, October 27, 2004ITHACA, N.Y. -- Chilly workers not only make more errors, but cooler temperatures could increase a worker's hourly labor cost by 10%, according to Alan Hedge, professor of design and environmental analysis and director of Cornell University's Human Factors and Ergonomics Laboratory.When the office temperature in a month-long study increased from 68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit, typing errors fell by 44% and typing output jumped 150%.