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HARRISBURG, Pa., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett today announced that Alternate Heating Systems LLC (AHS) will move forward with an expansion project that is projected to support the creation of 19 jobs and the retention of 35 positions in Franklin County. "Companies like AHS are investing in our communities and employing Pennsylvanians and my administration is proud to support the growth of these businesses," Corbett said. "As a result of this expansion...
[ Watch the Video: Introducing CodeSpells ] Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online University of California computer scientists have developed a way to help students learn how to program in Java. The researchers developed a first-person player video game designed to help students in elementary through high school to program in one of the most common languages used today. They tested the game on a group of 40 girls between the ages 10 to 12 who had never been...
Mobile leader launches solution for fragmented landscape of screens and devices. Barcelona, Spain (PRWEB) February 26, 2013 UIEvolution, Inc., the global leader in connected screen solutions for Enterprise customers in the hospitality, automotive and media industries, announced today it has launched the cloud-based Evolution Platform for Enterprise. The Evolution Platform is the centerpiece of the company’s new website (http://www.uievolution.com), new logo and new brand identity....
HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Low-interest loans approved by the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) will support continued development of two business sites that are projected to bring more than 50 jobs to South Central Pennsylvania. "The Corbett administration is committed to partnering with our regional private sector partners to create opportunities for new growth and job creation," Department of Community and Economic Development...
UNITY, Maine, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- What would life without oil be like? Whether caused by global crisis, natural disaster, or disruptions in access and distribution, life without oil is one of the most important considerations facing man in the 21(st) Century. First year students at Unity College will gain intimate knowledge of what life without oil means in practice. A course taken by all first year students entitled The Unity Experience, will begin a six week...
DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- McKinney, known internationally for creating The Roaming Gnome, one of the world's most loved and recognized advertising icons, has once again been tapped by Travelocity as its advertising agency of record, effective immediately. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110517/CL03076LOGO) McKinney will provide integrated branding and communications solutions, including print, collateral and direct point-of-sale. "The Roaming Gnome...
Dasher Technologies has confirmed sponsorship of CIOsynergy’s upcoming directIT event in San Francisco, where 150 CIOs and IT professionals will focus on the emerging trends in enterprise IT, and their impact on greater efficiency and cost effectiveness. Hoffman Estates, (PRWEB) June 06, 2012 CIOsynergy, a provider of thought leading conferences, today announced that Dasher Technologies will be a key sponsor of its directIT event on June 7, 2012 at the Ritz Carlton San Francisco, in...
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) investments approved today will support the expansion of a high-tech company in Centre County and the relocation of a sheet metal fabricator from New Jersey to Monroe County, with both projects supporting more than 70 jobs. "The Corbett Administration's pro-business growth policies are resulting in businesses taking a closer look at expanding in or relocating to...
A globetrotting garden gnome isn't merely wandering from place to place on a sightseeing tour -- it is actually part of a precision scale manufacturer's attempt to illustrate the changes in gravity that can occur depending on which part of the Earth a person (or lawn ornament) calls home. According to LiveScience reporter Stephanie Pappas, the project is a collaboration between Kern & Sohn and schools and research centers throughout the globe in order to show how the gnome's weight...
