~ Credit card fraud, "phishing" and other scams often more frequent during peak of holiday shopping ~
With a new year fast approaching, many of Ohio's agriculture industry leaders, like those in most other industries, are anxious about what will occur during the next 12 months as a result of the tumultuous national economy.
U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) pointed to rising joblessness and home foreclosures in northern Ohio to illustrate why President Bush should drop his opposition to House-passed economic recovery legislation.
Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer of the Supreme Court of Ohio testified in support of Senate Bill 252, which seeks to reform mayor’s courts in Ohio, Tuesday, Dec. 2, before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Civil Justice. The hearing will be held in the North Hearing Room of the Senate building.
"They like the fact that I can travel to them. Many of them are two hours away from our training center, but (these sessions) could be right at their corporate center or in a board room," said Julie Kiplinger, OBL's manager of professional seminars and in-bank training.
Many Americans have seen the light when it comes to having an annual eye exam to protect vision and eye health.
(ARA) Many people will be traveling this holiday season to visit family and friends and will bring their expensive laptops along on the trip. Most of these travelers will not have considered that thousands of laptops are stolen from airports every week. Thieves are ready to capitalize on the increase in air travel during the holidays and the chaos of the holiday season.
(SPM Wire) In good times and in bad, Americans like to give charity. Unfortunately, some criminals try to take advantage of this generosity by illegally soliciting contributions, claiming to represent legitimate charities.
(StatePoint) Whether you're looking to get the kids to eat their vegetables, a good price on that new car, a new job, or a promotion at work, it all comes down to the power of persuasion and good people skills.
(StatePoint) It's no surprise that resolving to save more money is on the top of many families' lists, as they continue to feel the effects of a tight economy.
(ARA) The news ticker on the TV at the gym shows the dollar falling, the morning paper forecasts economic doubt, and the economic outlook appears to be dreary everywhere you turn. While it may seem counter-intuitive, business experts will tell you that now is a great time for entrepreneurs looking to start a new business. Often, times like these are when fortunes are made.
(Chicago) A new American Bar Association ethics opinion issued on Tuesday, November 25th, explores the growing trend of law firms to designate a member or a committee as an ethics consultant for members of the firm, and discusses how lawyers may resolve conflicts between their confidentiality obligations and their potential obligation to report lawyer misconduct.
(ARA) “The most wonderful time of the year” sadly also is a time when thousands of people end up in the emergency room for injuries suffered during holiday decorating, winter sports and outdoor activities. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) offers a few important safety tips so you can enjoy the holiday season and celebrate safely.
(StatePoint) Technology invades every aspect of daily life for today's typical kids, from the moment they wake to cell phone alarms until they fall asleep to tunes on their iPods. Unlike their TV-age parents, tweens and teens can't imagine life without instant access to everything from online entertainment to merchandise to other people.
(ARA) Taking the first step toward a healthier lifestyle can seem overwhelming. The American Medical Association (AMA) suggests that one way to start might be with small changes that can lead to big health benefits.