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AUTOMAKERS Big Three prepare to do battle in 2004 against imports
The Big Three beef up their weapons in fight with imports. CHICAGO TRIBUNE After years of
TECHNOLOGY Adapter brings music, photos from computer to tube
The gadget isn't difficult to set up. By MATTHEW FORDAHL AP TECHNOLOGY WRITER A personal
Bull market revived, but will it remain?
Some predict modest returns in 2004, while others say the market will decline. NEW YORK (AP) --
NFL Home for the holidays: 49ers prepare for Seahawks
Cleveland is the only team to beat San Francisco at 3Com Park. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS
BOWL PREVIEW Friday's games
MOTOR CITY BOWL Where: Detroit. Who: Bowling Green (10-3) vs. Northwestern (6-6). When: 5 p.m.
WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings
Meeting schedule for the week of Dec. 28: TODAY Mahoning Council, VFW, at Post 4237, 4150
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Ryan Flynn in Gator Bowl for Maryland
The former Cardinal Mooney player is an offensive tackle for the Terps. By BOB BOURBON SPECIAL
By MILAN PAURICH
By MILAN PAURICH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT THE YEAR'S BEST FILMS 1. "American Splendor,"
MAHONING VALLEY Group promotes sisterhood
A concerned grandmother started the group after seeing young mothers at a baby shower. By JoANNE
Newspaper's series and Web site educate residents, director says
The series brought a visit from federal regulators. YOUNGSTOWN -- Some people still don't
Military surgeon from Valley says morale is high in Iraq
Opinion: Military surgeon from Valley says morale is high in Iraq EDITOR: I am currently on active duty
Upsets marked the year in sports
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF If you had to use word to describe the sports world in
DIVISION III Johns Hopkins lobbying against NCAA proposal
A waiver allowing the school to give Div. I lacrosse scholarships may be revoked. BALTIMORE (AP)
SECOND CHANCE BODY ARMOR Targeted by lawsuits
CENTRAL LAKE, Mich. (AP) -- Richard Davis invented a flexible, concealable type of body armor after
Diversity breakfast
Diversity breakfast YOUNGSTOWN -- U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Randolph Baxter will speak at the second
PITTSBURGH Hospital targets Web site used in Pap smear lawsuit
Suits claim patients were misled into believing a doctor examined their tests. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
Taking stock of this year's predictions
Opinion: New Year's predictions, especially those offered in print, can be dangerous to a columnist's
NATION
NATION In online evaluation, workers rank companies NEW YORK -- Are companies like people, with
Officials OK merger of St. Paul, Travelers
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Federal antitrust officials have cleared the way for the merger of the St.
CERTIFIED TEACHERS Fall 2003
As part of Ohio's efforts to improve teacher quality and meet federal requirements for a highly
YOUNGSTOWN Grants to assist future teachers
Graduates of the city schools are preferred, but others are also considered. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
BASIC GRADS
BASIC GRADS Air Force: Reserve Airman 1st Class Stephen V. Crenshaw (Austintown Fitch High
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.50 2.60 Bank One,.84,45.3045.33 Clear Channel, 46.94
NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA Foresters work to save timber downed by summer storms
Mercer County was one of the areas declared a disaster by the president. KANE, Pa. (AP) -- It's
NATION Start of winter sees 'significant spike' in natural-gas prices
The jittery market has an analyst watching for a spike in natural gas prices. CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Ice fishing is popular, but be careful
The corps says don't try to walk on a lake with decaying ice. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Ice fishing at
AGENDA
AGENDA MONDAY Mollie Kessler School Board of Directors, 6:30 p.m., at the school, 118 E. Wood
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Internet Christmas blessing brings good wishes
Dear Readers: Today is Christmas. For the millions around the world who celebrate this holiday, we
NEW YORK Container Store confident about new Manhattan site
The privately held company takes a conservative approach to expansion. NEW YORK (AP) -- The
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Nation's major programs represented in Blue, Gray
Warren Harding graduate Deryck Toles of Penn State will play for the Blue team. TROY, Ala. (AP) --
Bad Santas
Bad Santas A seemingly harmless promotion arranged by the New York Islanders turned ugly, and all
HELOISE Hint has beds warm and cozy right on time
Dear Heloise: Bedtime at our house in the wintertime used to be very difficult, since we usually
Prize furniture
Prize furniture kTHE VINDICATOR'S "Read to Win/Home for the Holidays" contest can make you a grand
Secretary of state needs to decide if people matter
Opinion: Secretary of state needs to decide if people matter EDITOR: Secretary of State Ken Blackwell's
DAVE BARRY A hectic day in the life of a newspaper columnist
As a professional newspaper columnist with both medical AND dental benefits, I receive many letters
NORTH CAROLINA Roy Williams has Tar Heels on toes, with room to grow
The coach left Kansas after leading the Jayhawks to the NCAA final last season. CHAPEL HILL, N.C.
REDSKINS Career winding down for sack-master Smith
Bruce Smith said Saturday's game against Philadelphia will be his last. ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- For
CRASH COURSE Macho men are taught to pamper themselves
Men learn that a man can still be a man while interested in skin care and home decor. SCRIPPS
Cobalt brings an element of refinement
By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR CHEVROLET UNVEILS ITS new Cobalt this week in Los
PATRICIA DUSHAW JASON EARNHART
PATRICIA DUSHAW JASON EARNHART XYOUNGSTOWN -- The Butler Institute of American Art provided the
The McDonald woman started setting up her holiday displays almost 20 years ago.
By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF EANNE WALLS CAN'T HELP BUT spread holiday cheer.
Magazine provides roundup of best hair and skin care tips
NEW YORK (AP) -- Magazines preach the same old beauty information all year round, which can be
MEN AT WORK: Lawrence, foreground, and fellow carpenter Jon Matis of New Wilmington secure a roof on
MEN AT WORK: Lawrence, foreground, and fellow carpenter Jon Matis of New Wilmington secure a roof on
BOOK Pictures speak volumes about big hair days
LONDON (AP) -- Love it or loathe it, if you're over 25, big hair is likely a part of your past. A
Search still fails to find man
David Woods was last seen Monday. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER NEW CASTLE, Pa. --
SILICON VALLEY Startup is betting that nanotechnology is no small thing
The startup is attracting a lot of attention and investment. PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) -- The science
INDIANAPOLIS Playoff success is sore spot for Colts' Peyton Manning
Can the quarterback win a playoff game? He hasn't in his first three appearances. INDIANAPOLIS
Vigorito-Davis wedding planned for late January
XEAST LIVERPOOL -- Plans for their upcoming wedding are being announced by Lyda Vigorito and Jake
THE INTERNET Sites leave many feeling exposed
Searches can reveal a lot of private information about people. ASSOCIATED PRESS Serial killer
HARRISBURG Former attorney general faces suit from lawyer over trust case
Rita J. Cindrich had questioned how legal fees were handled. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Former Attorney
The first Christmas
Opinion: And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the
New supplier means new fee
The state allows utilities to tack on an extra fee for 12 months. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
ALEX RODRIGUEZ Money can't buy ticket out of Texas
Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks ended his attempt to trade his wealthy player. ARLINGTON, Texas (AP)
Canfield man seeks commissioner's seat
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Canfield man who served as chairman of the 2000 Youngstown school bond issue
TITANS McNair's play invaluable to team's success
Despite injuries, Tennessee's quarterback finds a way to win. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Listen to
BABY BOOMERS Keep nursing care for elderly parents from being burden
Baby boomers should look into options for paying for elderly parents' care. ASSOCIATED PRESS
OHIO STATE FOOTBALL Senior class remembered for overcoming adversity
The Buckeyes' 26 seniors have created an impressive r & eacute;sum & eacute;. COLUMBUS
WISH LIST Sports world in need of gifts
To the NFL, a real overtime system. The college rule is still better than yours. By JOHN LINDSAY
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
EAST OHIO GAS New supplier means new fee
The state allows utilities to tack on an extra fee for 12 months. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
PENNSYLVANIA Words of love, hope from pulpits
One pastor planned a sermon critical of Christmas commercialism. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Church
YOUNGSTOWN Scholarship committee keeps memory alive
DeOnofrio was awarded her degree posthumously. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER
BULLY PREVENTION Tips for parents and kids
Health and safety experts say that preventing bullying among children requires more awareness and
GENDER BENDERS It's a man's world in women's fashion
Menswear looks get tweaked for a feminine fit. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK -- Menswear is a major
TRUMBULL COUNTY Tree disposal
The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District has awarded several communities grants for
Declines in funding thwart demolitions
Youngstown 2010 could make housing demolition a higher spending priority. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
Valley surgeon in Iraq: Morale is high here
Opinion: Valley surgeon in Iraq: Morale is high here EDITOR: I am currently on active duty at a military
FOOD AND CLOTHING
FOOD AND CLOTHING SATURDAY Bethel Church of God in Christ, 3147 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, 9 to
Man faces charges after car strikes cop
Man faces charges after car strikes cop COITSVILLE -- Police say Garnett Moore of West Drive,
IRAN EARTHQUAKE Death toll remains uncertain
One American was among the thousands of dead. BAM, Iran (AP) -- Relatives and rescuers used
SALINEVILLE Police will probe scuffle with teen
Police said the boy asked the cop to shoot him before the two began scuffling. By NORMAN LEIGH
Nicole Beaver, Ryan Williams to wed April 3
XSOUTH PARK, Pa. -- Jan and Rick Beaver, 1524 Annette Ave., are announcing the engagement of their
WORLDWIDE LANGUAGE RESOURCES INC. Translating for the military
The Pentagon contracts out its interpreters in trouble spots, like Iraq and Afghanistan. RUMFORD,
LISBON -- When Jay Williamson's father bought S.D. Nold nearly 40 years ago, the business was known
LISBON -- When Jay Williamson's father bought S.D. Nold nearly 40 years ago, the business was known
"We remain confident in the safety of our food supply."
Opinion: "We remain confident in the safety of our food supply." Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman Upon
MOTOR CITY BOWL MAC's other top quarterback readies for national spotlight
Bowling Green's Josh Harris will lead his team against Northwestern. DETROIT (AP) -- Among
MILL CREEK PARK January calendar
Various activities this month scheduled at Mill Creek MetroParks' facilities. Friday, Jan. 9 and
Scholarship committee keeps memory alive
DeOnofrio was awarded her degree posthumously. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER
Shopping centers reported $1.23 trillion in sales in 2002 and employed 10.7 million people.
Shopping centers reported $1.23 trillion in sales in 2002 and employed 10.7 million people.
PHOENIX Cal's star receiver may miss Insight
The junior ranked second behind Pittsburgh's Larry Fitzgerald. PHOENIX (AP) -- California star
PACKERS Favre's father 'pillar of family'
Irvin Favre instilled a toughness in the family, a spokesman said. PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (AP) -- A
HONORS
HONORS Healthy Heart Award Mary Ann Szelest, Community Health Education Department of Humility
GM's unveiling of new car should make Valley proud
Opinion: When General Motors Corp. officials introduce Cobalt, the automaker's newest offering for the small-
WEIGHTLIFTING Stretch bands benefit Rychlak
He became the first to achieve an extended bench press of 900 pounds. SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR
Speech, hearing clinic fills community need
The Salem club is the only one that operates a hearing and speech clinic. By LINDA M. LINONIS
WORKING IT OUT: Quentin Rice, 6, daughter of Benita Rice of Salem, met with speech language
WORKING IT OUT: Quentin Rice, 6, daughter of Benita Rice of Salem, met with speech language
The true spirit of Christmas
Opinion: "Christmas is not a time nor a season but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be
ELECTRONIC LEARNING TOYS LeapFrog vies to stay at top of market
LeapFrog faces a difficult time maintaining its 80 percent market share. LOS ANGELES TIMES For
GOLF Tiger's tale of 2003 worthy of No. 1 ranking
Here's a list of golf's top stories of the year. By JOE LOGAN KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
BEST SELLERS | Top rankings
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "The Da Vinci Code," by Dan Brown (Doubleday, $24.95) 2. "The Five People
Nurse organizes happy hour to boost Chi-Chi's slumping sales
ROSS, Pa. (AP) -- A nurse has organized a happy hour to encourage people to patronize Chi-Chi's
SMALL BUSINESSES The key to success: They don't need you
Business owners make a mistake by making themselves indispensable. ORLANDO SENTINEL The biggest
VITAMINS & amp; MINERALS Supplements: a healthy future?
The industry is seeing growth as baby boomers try to get or stay healthy. ASSOCIATED PRESS The
Today is Thursday, Dec. 25, the 359th day of 2003. There are six days left in the year. This is
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Dec. 25, the 359th day of 2003. There are six days left in the year. This is
PITTSBURGH Steelers, Ravens miles apart
Everything has changed since Pittsburgh beat Baltimore on Sept. 7. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Team