SUVs suffer high repair costs in low speed crashes study shows
Insurance Institute tests six sport utility vehicles at 5 mph fatal? no. The Isuzu Rodeo faced the highest repairs at 8173 dollars, followed by Toyota 4Runner 7147, Land Rover Discovery 6555 and Jeep Grand Cherokee 5763. The Chevrolet Blazer 4168 was cheapest.
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Business Leaders and Promotions Across Maryland Firms
Michael A. Dandrea named director of marketing for Allegheny Power Potomac Edison unit with GE background. Tim Tansey named managing director of Trade Show Network in Birmingham Alabama. Keller Bruner & Co. promotes four staff to supervisor and senior accountant roles. Rich Ledger named Advanced Certified Life Support coordinator at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Cathy Olson joins Re/Max Gettysburg as sales associate. McDonald’s graduates complete Hamburger University courses. Robin Seniff becomes project manager at Ann Burnside & Associates Frederick.
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Amherst stamp firm lands $1 million government contract
Simon Alciere, owner of Simon's Stamps in Amherst, Mass, won a $1 million General Services Administration contract after bidding against more than 100 companies. The seven year old, five employee operation expects to stamp 40 000 rubber stamps annually, potentially doubling staff to meet demand.
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AT&T seeks local phone service in all 50 states
AT&T Corp filed for permission to offer local telephone service nationwide completing its first expansion goal from long distance and cellular. The company plans talks with regional Bell and other local providers to connect to networks and hopes to begin local service this summer. AT&T may use cable and wireless tech or build its own facilities.
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Marriott settles investors appeal for 1.25 million
Host Marriott Corp. reached a 1.25 million settlement with PPM America and other bondholders who challenged the 1993 Marriott International spinoff. The deal ends all claims, with Judge Harvey's verdict for Host Marriott upheld, and avoids further appeals.
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Auto makers post February sales records across brands
Chrysler Honda and Nissan report record February sales as spring demand moves up. GM notes a 53 percent year over year sales pace, Chrysler up 198 percent, Honda up 19.6 percent with strong gains for Accord and Civic amid earlier winter slowdowns. Ford and European firms expected next week.
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Grain futures mixed on Chicago Board of Trade trends
Chicago grain futures show mixed activity for wheat corn and soybeans with varying open high low and last prices across March May and July contracts. Trading data indicates modest gains for some months and minor declines for others amid fluctuating open interest and sales figures.
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Coal production drops 2 percent to 21.2 million tons
Domestic coal output fell to 21.2 million tons in the week ended Feb 24, down from 216 million the prior week. Wyoming led with 6 million tons, West Virginia produced 34 million, and Kentucky 2.7 million, as the Energy Information Administration releases weekly figures.
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