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Ravenstahl panel focuses on youth retention - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:14:00 GMT

Pittsburgh should consider cutting realty taxes to lure young homeowners and creating its own immigration agency to boost the city's population, according to the first set of recommendations from a youth-retention panel named by Mayor Luke Ravenstahl ...

Ericsson to close Marshall plant; 250 jobs affected - Pittsburgh Tribune Review

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:59:00 GMT

A legacy high-technology business in the Pittsburgh area that once employed nearly 2,000 workers will fade from existence by midsummer, as the Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson Inc. closes its plant in Marshall. story continues below About ...

Carnegie Mellon theory of visual computation reveals how brain makes ... - PhysOrg

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:38:00 GMT

Computational neuroscientists at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a computational model that provides insight into the function of the brain's visual cortex and the information processing that enables people to perceive contours and surfaces ...

LM Ericsson closing Marshall facility - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:14:00 GMT

For the second time in two months, a multinational tech firm has announced a streamlining that will result in job losses for Pittsburgh. Swedish telecom giant LM Ericsson notified the 250 employees at its Marshall location yesterday that the facility ...

Carnegie Mellon developing automated systems to enable precision ... - Genetic Engineering News

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:33:00 GMT

PITTSBURGHTwo groups of researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute have received a total of $10 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to build automated farming systems. One is for apple growers and one ...

CMU prof Pausch's work will live on - Pittsburgh Tribune Review

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:39:00 GMT

Computer networking company Sun Microsystems, Inc., partnered with Carnegie Mellon University to continue developing the software pioneered by late professor Randy Pausch, the university announced today. Last year the City of Pittsburgh declared Nov ...

Business news briefs - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:16:00 GMT

IRS warns taxpayers about bogus e-mail scam The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers about an e-mail scam that tries to dupe them into divulging personal financial information by masquerading as a notice from the IRS offering a "2008 ...

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Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:16:44 GMT

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NASA UAV Test Pilot; Distinguished Astronaut; Two Technology Investors ... - PR Inside

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:36:00 GMT

Astrobotic Technology Inc., which will pioneer the lunar frontier with commercial robotic services, today announced that four leading space and management experts have been elected to its Board of Directors. "Together, these new board members span an ...

GatesmanMarmionDrake, Inc. Hires Beth Choike as Assistant Account ... - dBusinessNews.com

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:52:00 GMT

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CMU To Expand Smoking Policy Jan. 1 - WPXI

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:02:00 GMT

PITTSBURGH -- Smokers at Carnegie Mellon University will have to go outside to light up from now on. The school is expanding its smoking policy starting Jan. 1. Smoking will only be permitted in designated outdoor spaces. The change is part of the ...

Yelvington is tourney MVP; Donatucci sets Quincy mark - Arlington Heights Daily Herald

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

? Writing beat talking in pursuit of career ? Husidic honored league Player of the Year ? QBs Tolzien, Schell play in same game ? Every second of every day is valuable ? Schropp's passion for football pays off; Pancratz honored ? Let's cheer ...

AAU?Denies Reports of Meeting Between Skorton and Iranian President ... - Cornell Daily Sun

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:33:00 GMT

The American Association of Universities categorically denied yesterday an Iranian news report that stated the six U.S. university presidents currently visiting Iran, including Cornell President David Skorton, were likely to meet with Iranian ...

Stockton men's basketball team, off to encouraging start, plays home ... - Atlantic City Press

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:46:00 GMT

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP - The Richard Stockton College men's basketball team opened the season with commanding road victories over Marywood University and Mount Saint Mary College and the Ospreys want to make sure they bring that same focus into their home ...

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City panel focuses on youth retention

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:13:52 GMT

Startup medical school rides through Pittsburgh to recruit new students

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:12:49 GMT

The Commonwealth Medical College Dean Dr. Robert D'Alessandri talked to prospective students during a recruiting luncheon at the Omni William Penn Hotel.

LM Ericsson closing Marshall facility

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:12:42 GMT

For the second time in two months, a multinational tech firm has announced a streamlining that will result in job losses for Pittsburgh.

Ericsson to close Marshall plant; 250 jobs affected

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:14:28 GMT

A legacy high-technology business in the Pittsburgh area that once employed nearly 2,000 workers will fade from existence by midsummer, as the Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson Inc.

Investor Group Commends Clint Severson for Joining Trinity Biotech's Board of Directors

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:07:27 GMT

Commenting on the news, Tom Reidy stated, "We are delighted that Clint has agreed to serve as an independent director, bringing the total of independent directors to two.

The new frugality - Americans return to thriftiness

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:54:38 GMT

Frugality is making a comeback. Fearful that economic conditions could get worse and stay that way, Americans are showing an enthusiasm for thriftiness not seen in decades.

Jon Delano - KDKA

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:15:00 GMT

Jon Delano is a familiar face on KDKA-TV, having been the station's political analyst since 1994. In September 2001 Jon joined KDKA full time as the Money & Politics Editor and this region's only political analyst who covers national and local issues ...

Prof may study Trinity redistricting

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:54:18 GMT

The next step in Trinity Area School District's redistricting process will be hiring a demographer to forecast what its enrollment will look like in 10 years.

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Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:16:44 GMT

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A 'Big Three' failure said dooming auto industry

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:37:20 GMT

Earlier this week I wrote about how many jobs might initially be destroyed in a major contraction of the Detroit Three auto companies.

-- Americans returning to thriftiness

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:34:22 GMT

Frugality is making a comeback. Fearful that economic conditions could get worse and stay that way, Americans are showing an enthusiasm for thriftiness not seen in decades.

Bargain Basement EconomyAmericans return to thriftiness

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:33:42 GMT

Amy Sancetta/Associated Press, Shoppers make their way through an aisle of the Wal-Mart store in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, on Nov.

A a Big Threea Failure and U.S. Auto Making

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:21:29 GMT

Catherine Rampell at NYT/Economix has just posted a useful look at how the auto industry works.

Track Fitness, Environmental Impact On Your Cell Phone

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:16:39 GMT

Planning on gobbling a few extra treats this holiday season? Soon, your cell phone may be able to help you maintain your exercise routine and keep the pounds off over winter months, without your having to lift ...

10 Days of GiftmasDay Three: The Last Lecture

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:39:40 GMT

The Last Lecture was born as a speech that professor Randy Pausch gave at Carnegie Mellon University.