Carbondale professor Serge Krate named ASNE Fellow
Carbondale SIU professor Serge Krate earns ASNE International Fellow for a decade of engineering practice and significant contributions to the field. Abrate, holding a doctorate from Purdue, also joins American Society for Composites. Ruehmkorff joins ARION President's Club after Silver Award in Marion sales. Pancake breakfast in Carbondale from 6 to 9 am at 204 Walnut. Insurance group launches education site brackettinsurancegroup.com and notes. Experience Works seeks Outstanding Employers of Older Workers with St Anthony's Memorial Hospital among winners. Real Estate Institute offers Real Estate Transactions No. 101 self study course for licensing.
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Tax cuts spark hoped boost for local economy
Republicans push a 550 billion tax cut through the House to 2013, aiming to revive the economy despite deficit concerns. The measure would ease taxes on dividends and capital gains, lower income tax rates, and expand child credits, with checks of 400 to 500 dollars for some families. Senate plans a similar vote next week as White House aides brace for final negotiations.
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Future Swings expands in Marion with new baseball facility
Future Swings owner Todd Poe runs an instructional baseball and softball facility in Marion serving 150 student athletes weekly. The plan adds a 10,000 square foot indoor infield and extended hours. current slots remain full with 10 openings in June.
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Sweeping changes ahead for airlines
The aviation industry plots rapid tech driven growth after the Sept 11 downturn. Concepts include vertical takeoff flying cars, superjumbo planes with spas and casinos, and Japan's hoped for 2012 supersonic transport. U.S. carriers faced $10B losses in 2002 with 82k layoffs. a further $9B deficit and continued job cuts were expected.
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Rates approval and SBC impact on consumers
Illinois lawmakers approved a measure that lets SBC raise charges for leasing telephone lines, a move critics say shifts costs to consumers. The deal followed SBC arguments of subsidizing competition and increased earnings while Democrats rallied to pass the bill amid a contested budget climate and union-backed ties to the governor.
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