Americans Income and Spending Rise in December
The December report shows Americans' incomes and spending up, though the gain is smaller than the prior September surge. Data suggest consumer activity slowed after earlier strength, with analysts noting softer wage growth and auto purchases amid shifting inflation expectations.
AOL Time Warner Posts Mixed Q4 Earnings
AOL Time Warner reported a 1.09 billion dollar net loss in Q4 as pretax operating earnings rose 14 percent. The downturn stemmed from weaker results at America Online, cable systems, and publishing units, with music, film, and TV networks posting declines and earnings per share at 14 cents versus 48 cents a year earlier.
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First Call
Thomson Financial
Serace
Accreditation guide helps judge good schools
Rebecca Livengood outlines how to assess schools beyond price and activities. The piece explains accreditation meanings, licensing versus quality, and steps to verify legitimacy, including campus visits and contacting education authorities, with cautions about fast degree schemes.
Federal Reserve trims rates again signaling aggressive action
The Federal Reserve cut rates by a half point for the second time in January, signaling plans to aggressively tackle a slowing economy. Wall Street reacted with muted gains as the Dow rose modestly and the Nasdaq fell, while the Fed cited eroding consumer and business confidence and rising energy costs as factors.
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Federal Reserve
Nledmeg
Wall Street
Fed
Weenesley
Thal Bank
Federal Reserve Charman
Alan Greerspan
Lawmakers scrutinize merger query at Syracuse hearing
National Grid and Niagara Mohawk faced questions from state legislators during an Assembly hearing in Syracuse on their pending merger and a 10 year rate plan. They claim the merger would reduce delivery charges by about 970 million dollars over 10 years and mitigate price rises, while critics fear higher bills for businesses and customers.
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National Grid
Niagara Mohawk
Assembly
Syracuse
Sheldon Stiver
Lawrence Reilly
National Grid USA
State Public Service Commission
Reilly
Paul Tonko
Amsterdam
Assembly Energy Committee
NiMo
William Edwards
Oe Wility
PSC
Team Interview Planning for Effective Workplace Wellness
A guide by Leslie Rose McDonald outlines a structured team interview approach. It covers designating a point of contact, defining job needs, assigning interview roles, and scheduling ample time. It emphasizes training, open questions, post interview debriefs, and candidate notes.
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Pathfinders Career Transition Services Inc
Liverpool
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Building permit numbers inch up in Onondaga County
Building permits in Onondaga County rose to about 1,094 in 2000 from 1,052 in 1999 with Cicero leading at 171 single family permits, up 15 percent. Lysander Manlius and Clay followed, while DeWitt and Lysander showed declines. Growth fuels new developments such as The Pastures in Cicero and Boulder Heights DeWitt with several projects planned or proposed.
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Bob Tomeny
Home Builders Association of
Centre
New Yo
Syracuse-Onondaga County Planning Agency
Onondaga County
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Manlius
Clay
Onondaga
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Manus
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Miichael Brag- Tan
Bay Road
Route 31
Stepf
Boulder Heights
Jamesville Road
Falcon View
Hunter’s Ridge
Sun Ridge
Fawnils
Makkyes Head
Skyland Meadows
Building permits rise in Onondaga County housing
The tally of single family home permits issued by towns in Onondaga County grew to 953 in 2600 from 949 in 1999. The increase reflects Growth in local construction activity across the area.
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