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Tech sector drives Mass. economy growth
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BOSTON (AP) — A new report says the Massachusetts economy expanded more than twice as fast as the nation's as whole in the first quarter of the year, driven largely by the technology sector. The University of Massachusetts report released Thursday ...

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Invasion of Technology
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Technology is a prevalent part of our society, as reflected in the school system. A strong understanding of how technology works is so important that it is ...

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Karl Chevrolet sells 1st Volt in state
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Despite knowing that she would have to adapt to a new technology, Linda said Frank didn't need to convince her that they should buy a Volt, which can cost ...

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NYC comptroller not to talk about payroll project
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Liu, a fierce critic of the project, is a possible Democratic mayoral candidate in 2013. The US attorney's office would not comment on the letter. The probe into alleged fraud at the payroll technology project known as CityTime has already led to eight ...

Quiet China giant embodies technology aspirations
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In a country known as a cheap, anonymous factory, Huawei is a leader of an emerging group of Chinese companies that are creating brand-name technology in fields from telecoms to clean energy to medical equipment and starting to compete with Western ...

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Vt. governor appoints new information chief
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Peter Shumlin has announced the appointment of a new commissioner for the state Department of Information and Innovation, which oversees computer networks and related technology in state government. Richard Boes comes to Vermont from a job as ...

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Lawmakers to vote on drilling in state parks
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New technology has prompted a surge in oil and gas production in the Marcellus Shale, part of which runs under eastern Ohio. Supporters of the bill say it will position Ohio to profit through fees and royalties of up to $9 million. ...

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Site to promote training for 1st responders
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Pennsylvania College of Technology, the state Fire Academy, Lycoming County and the gas industry are partnering to create the Natural Gas Applied Technology and Safety Training Center, which will provide emergency personnel with a realistic view of ...

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Agilysys reports bigger 4th-quarter loss on charge
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Agilysys Inc. on Tuesday reported a much bigger loss for the first three months of 2011 as it booked a hefty charge on the pending sale of its technology services division. The software developer and marketer also said that it is ...

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Developer chosen for Colorado technology park
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(AP) — A group spearheading a new Colorado business park to cultivate innovative technology has chosen a Minneapolis company to develop its proposed campus. The Colorado Association for Manufacturing and Technology said last week United Properties ...

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Pitney Bowes pre-sort unit relocates to new home in Texas
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The Stamford-based global mailstream technology company welcomed its 400-or-so employees to the 161000-square-foot plant in the Great Southwest Business Park on Monday after they were spread among its other facilities in the region after the Feb. ...

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From creation to marketing, Enginuity makes it work
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From left; COO Don Logan, Office Administrator Tamye Krosky, Director of Software Technology Carl Miller, and Software Quality Manager Rakesh Kallem, at Enginuity in Milford. Photo: Brian A. Pounds / Connecticut Post | Buy This Photo MILFORD -- Don ...

Another shot to taxpayers
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Then there is the $90 million in "efficiency savings" through a "greater use of technology." At this point there is no supporting information to suggest what that means, or why this magical technology hasn't been used up to now, and of course the ...

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Put an end to waiting on death penalty
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With today's technology, it is more unlikely than ever before that innocent people will be convicted. The expense of keeping someone in prison for life, above and beyond the initial litigation, depends on the individual convicted. ...

Robeks working toward August opening in Stamford
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"We're delighted to have Robeks join our Harbor Point neighborhood," Carl Kuehner III, chairman and chief executive officer of Harbor Point's developer, Building and Land Technology, said in a statement. Robeks will occupy 728 square feet in a ...

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RI Gov. visits Massachusetts research center
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Draper Laboratory is a non-profit research and development center once affiliated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It has five locations throughout the country focusing on defense technology, health care and energy. ...

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GE wins first solar-gas hybrid plant from MetCap
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The site will use technology from closely held eSolar Inc., wind and a new gas turbine Fairfield-based GE announced last week called FlexEfficiency. The combination will have the capability to operate at a fuel-efficiency rate of more than 70 percent, ...

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Hawaii's first CIO named to upgrade govt tech
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Neil Abercrombie chose Bhagowalia for the job of upgrading the state government's aging computer and technology systems. Bhagowalia will lead a seven-person information technology office tasked with improving public online services, making government ...

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China plans restructure of rare earths industry
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The Ministry for Industry and Information Technology said in a statement seen Wednesday on its website that Inner Mongolia Baotou Steel Rare-Earth (Group) Hi-Tech Co.,Ltd, will be the only rare earths producer in the region — China's biggest ...

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Alaska to lose ag research station to budget cuts
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In this photo taken in July 2009, Mike Treston, a research technician with the US Department of Agriculture's ARS project at the Fishery Industrial Technology Center in Kodiak, Alaska, uses a machine to grind salmon livers that can be ...

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Durbin talks to defense nominee about Rock Island
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The Illinois Democrat met with Leon Panetta on Tuesday and told him a bipartisan group of congressmen and senators will work to save the Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center. Durbin says an internal Army task force could recommend closing the ...

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Innovative technologies and initiatives save lives
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I've spent a good part of my professional life committed to transportation safety and advocating for the use of technology to reduce and ultimately eliminate the tragic carnage that occurs every day on our nation's roadways. ...

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Area stocks zoom, led by priceline.com
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Greenwich-based United Rentals Inc., renter of equipment to the construction industry, industrial and commercial concerns and home owners, climbed 55 cents and closed at $25.61, and Pitney Bowes Inc., Stamford-based mailstream technology company, ...

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Partner with your boss for job satisfaction, writes Mildred Culp
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Sanna Coates, vice president of technology at One Lily Inc., a web and print design company with primary operations in Carlsbad, Calif., distinguishes between the two. "I believe these very much affect each other," she comments. ...

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DMV seeks to dump its toll-free line
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Despite being the most called toll-free number in April of the 350 the state offers, the line is no longer a necessary public service because of technology improvements, DMV spokesman William Seymour said. "This was set up many years ago to give people ...

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Private-sector colleges have a lot to offer
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For example, PSCUs have taken a proactive approach to increasing their reach and scope while maintaining costs by embracing technology and web-based courses, avoiding overhead on things like athletic facilities (most PSCUs don't have sports teams), ...

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Cohen's SAC buys Newmont, CenturyLink while selling Plains
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The fund increased its equity weighting to the energy and materials industries by 1.2 percent each and lowered consumer discretionary and technology weightings by 1 percent in the period that ended March 31. Cohen increased energy and materials during ...

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Dawes brings California cool to New Haven show
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For "Nothing is Wrong," Dawes stayed with the formula of recording to tape, preferring the old-school style of recording to more modern digital technology. "That's sort of an important thing for us," Goldsmith said. "We feel like it forces us to step ...

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Fairfield County Bank offers cyber security tool
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Fairfield County Bank is the first financial institution in the state to adopt the IronKey technology, introduced in late 2010, said Kevin Bocek, director of product marketing at IronKey. The devices are put into use when a company is about to ...

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New Valley Golf Center offers lessons with PGA professional
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"The PGA has a great system of certifying their golfers and keeping them up-to-date on the latest trends and technology in the sport of golf," Salerno said. One reason the Gustavsons said Valley Golf Center is special is its natural setting. ...

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First County Bank offers cyber security tool
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Fairfield County Bank is the first financial institution in the state to adopt the IronKey technology, introduced in late 2010, said Kevin Bocek, director of product marketing at IronKey. The devices are put into use when a company is about to ...

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Chinese telecoms equipment makers in patents spat
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SHANGHAI (AP) — Chinese telecommunications equipment maker ZTE Corp. has countered accusations by rival Huawei Technologies of violations of its patent and trademark rights by suing Huawei for alleged infringements of its mobile phone technology. ...

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Auditor: Perry's tech fund needs more transparency
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Rick Perry's technology fund that awards money to start-up companies and universities needs "significant improvements to promote greater transparency and accountability," the state auditor said in a report released Thursday. The fund, administered by ...

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Thursday's Sports Transactions
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MILWAUKEE BREWERS_Named Nick Watson vice president-information technology. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES_Placed RHP Joe Blanton on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Vance Worley from Lehigh Valley (IL). PITTSBURGH PIRATES_Added OF Xavier Paul to the active roster. ...

Ethan Allen helps key surge in stocks
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Among decliners, Bolt Technology Corp., Norwalk-based developer and manufacturer of marine seismic acquisition equipment used for offshore exploration for oil and gas and robotic vehicles, lost 94 cents to $14.06, despite reporting that third quarter ...

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'My One and Only' brings Gershwin nostalgia to Goodspeed
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It's the spirit of that duet and the beauty of old-fashioned tap dancing -- unencumbered by modern theatrical technology -- that Roderick believes will delight Goodspeed audiences just as he was 28 years ago. The dancing is bolstered by a Gershwin ...

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Pacific Swim Bike Run lands in Stamford
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Impressed by the initial results at Building and Land Technology's Harbor Point commercial/residential project, Stamford residents Julie and Yori Gabay have opened their shop at 575 Pacific St., the former home of Fritz's Harley-Davidson of Stamford. ...

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Connecticut lawmakers weigh allowing cameras at traffic signals
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Similar bills died during the 2005-09 legislative sessions, despite the fact the technology has been used for years in New York City. Connecticut lawmakers are reviewing conflicting reports about the technology provided by the Office of Legislative ...

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Bulabula brings unique fair trade items to Stamford's burgeoning south end
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Bensaid, vice president of US Games Systems, knew the space was convenient for her and Barnaba, but they also recognized its ideal location in a burgeoning area near the new Fairway Market, part of Norwalk-based Building and Land Technology's 80-acre ...

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Legislature OKs Trumbull-Bridgeport land swap for magnet school
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"The curriculum is going to prepare our students for possible employment in information technology, zoology and conservation, and aviation with Sikorsky. We have a tremendous facility here and all we have to do is get it approved and shovels in the ...

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Sigh of relief on magnet school
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Dannel Malloy and some innovative thinking, but finally it appears the way is cleared for construction of a science and technology magnet high school in north Bridgeport. In fact, the site could be said to be in New North Bridgeport, since the solution ...

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Harman, FuelCell fall as area stocks drop
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The company said it was awarded additional business to provide "infotainment" technology to Volkswagen Group AG's brands. FuelCell Energy Inc. lost 7 cents to $1.84. The Danbury-based developer and manufacturer of fuel cell power plants said it won two ...

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Brookfield dental practice combines technology with compassion
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But as she and her husband, Matthew Strano, attended dental trade shows, she found herself dazzled by all the new technology that had become available. She decided to start her own practice, and to go all out. Like a kid in a candy store, ...

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Area stocks drop as Arch Chemical, GE fall
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Arch Chemicals Inc., saw its share price drop Monday despite announcing that it will install a new drying technology at its largest global water sanitizer plant in Charleston, Tenn., reducing costs and greenhouse gas emissions. ...

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Baldwin Technology consolidates for future growth
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Shelton-based Baldwin Technology Co., a global provider of automation equipment for the printing industry, plans to consolidate its international operations, which will reduce employment in Europe and Asia by 9 percent as Chief Executive ...

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School moves ahead
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Dannel Malloy intervening in the matter last week, construction of a new magnet science and technology high school near the Bridgeport-Trumbull border appears to be on the road to reality. One of the keys to resolving the situation was agreement by the ...

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United Technologies boosts bottom of 2011 profit forecast
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United Technologies Corp., the maker of Pratt & Whitney jet engines and Otis elevators, boosted the low end of its 2011 earnings forecast to $5.20 a share from $5.05 as aerospace sales increase and Carrier air conditioner orders improve. ...

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United Technologies boosts bottom of 2011 profit forecast
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United Technologies Corp., the maker of Pratt & Whitney jet engines and Otis elevators, boosted the low end of its 2011 earnings forecast to $5.20 a share from $5.05 as aerospace sales increase and Carrier air conditioner orders improve. ...

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Danbury Visiting Nurse Association marking 100th year
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She said the organization has evolved by becoming more efficient through its use of technology. All nurses are equipped with laptops and instant access to patients' medical records. "I have a team that is dedicated to quality and we all have the same ...

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